HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 04-21 CCM Regular Session - 1 T'
MINUTES OF THE PRO(,'E_EET)1N(-_',', OT' THIECITY CC),) 'CIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN' CE�\?T P ' I N U CGUN lly C
HENNEPIN AND THE STATF ( NfIN1NV1_',1'110
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APRIL 21, 1,9715
to Grder The Brooklyn Center City Council niet in rearular session
and was called to order 1v Nl Plhili- C,. n at
7:30 po
Rr_d Call Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Br`tts, Jerisen, 1 C
Kuefler. Also present were Cite,' N-lariage ['R�nald
Director of Public Works Tim !'Aerlla, "" eDf
and Inspection Blair Trem,�-ire, o f 'F11 V
- J inance 1't7#u
I City Attorne. RJ;c .?!
trative Assistants Ron Warren and Jame c, 1'acina.
n vccatlon The invocation was -offered by Reverend Bailey of Brooklyn
United Methodist Church.
A�"-or'-Ival of Min; _
Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded -1 by 'ouncilman
4-7-75 Jensen to approve the , rdnutes of the April, 7, 1975 City
Council meeting. Voting in favor were. Mayor Cohen,
Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting
6gainst: none. The rr o tio�n passed unanimously.
"rtan R,,,-Thts The City Manager introduced the first item of bus.iness
on the agenda, a presentation by Don )a F,- i s , :. ai r man
h
1'r a:'ntatf an cl; the Human Rights Coyninission. He noted that Mr. Davis
was seeking authority for the Commission to conduct an
accessibi.ility ,Survey for 4 ,11e benefit of handicapped and
senior citizens in Brooklyn Center,
Mr. Davis then proceeded with a brief, presentation
regarding the survey. He described the intent of the
�)'urvey to provide information tc handicapped and senior
s- itizens where there, were f to accommodate th(_
He stated that he had pn9sented the idea of an accessi-
bi!.J_t7 survey to the Chamber of Commerce, Li-on's Club,
Howsing Commission and intended to speak to the
Planning Commission regarding this in the near future.
He noted that the survey had been reviewed by the State
Corp.mission for Handicapped and that they were also
very enthusiastic regarding a S-(TrVey of this type, lie
stated that this would be the first venture for a suburb
on this subject. Be noted that the format for distribution
of the survey would require rriailing to the various
businesses and members of the Chamber of Commerce in
the community and requesting that they fill the survey
out and return it in a self-addressed return envelope..
Following further discussion there was a motion by
Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Kuefler
Vo authorize the survey and the mailing to businesses.
Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts,
Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The
motion passed unanimously.
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The City Manager introduced the next item of business, that Environmental
of an annual task force report on the Environmental Preserve. Preserve Report
He introduced Mrs. Ann Mencel, a member of the task force,
to review the projects completed in 1974 and those proposed
for 1975. He stated that this task force served as a sub-
committee of the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission
and its Crystal counterpart.
Mrs. Mencel then proceeded with a review of the annual
report. She noted that the proposed improvements for the
year 1975 consisted of continued trail maintenance, improve-
ment of trails, general spring cleanup, repair entrance signs,
building of two resting benches in the oak opening, painting
the shelter building and landscaping around the new shelter
building.
Mayor Cohen inquired as to the snowmobile usage of the
Preserve area and any damage that might have been done.
Mrs. Mencel noted that in general snowmobile traffic had been
less this last year but that there were still some snowmobilers
who entered the Preserve at uncontrollable accesses. Council-
man Fignar inquired as to the length of the trail system in the
Preserve. Mrs. Mencel responded by noting that the trail
system consisted of about a mile of trails which were covered
by wood chips donated by "-N'SP. She noted that the trail system
would be improved as part of the program for 1975 additional
placement of wood chip, � She commented that an extensive
amount of work in the Preserve has been done through volunteer
help but that the Cities of Brooklyn Center and Crystal trimmed
the trails.
Mayor Cohen then cc,'_ Mrs. Mencel and the task force
for their fine effort ar-rd example )f volunteer accomplishment.
Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman
Kuefler to accept and approve the 1974 annual report of the
Brooklyn Center Crystal Environmental Preserve Task Force.
Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts,
Kuefler, Fignar and Jen-_en. Voting against: none. The
motion passed unanirnou6iy.
Mernber Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION
and moved its adoption: NO. 75-76
RESOLUTION DIRECTING DISBURSEMENT OF A $2,500.00
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT FOR CERTAIN SUBDIVISION
IM PROVEMENTS PROVEMENTS IN H. SMILDEN'S ADDITION
Tl motion for the adopticn of the foregoing resolution was
duly seconded by meriber Maurice Britts, and upon vote
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar
and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the
same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted.
The next item of business considered was Planning Planning Commission
Commission Application No. 75005 submitted by Mr. Charlie Application No. 75005
Sellars. The Director of Planning and Inspection explained (Charlie Sellars)
that the applicant was seeking preliminary plat approval
of a proposed subdivision of his property into two lots. He
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reviewed that in 1964 the City Council had approved a
division by metes and bounds description similar to the
proposed 78.3 x 126 foot corner lot at 59th and James
Avenues North and an adjacent interior lot of 75 x 126.
He then noted that Mr. Sellars would be moving the
existing garage to accommodate the subdivision of his
property. He stated that Mr. Sellars desired to keep
garage access onto James Avenue rather than 59th.
Mayor Cohen recognized the applicant, Mr. Charlie
Sellars.
The City Manager inquired as to when the garage would
be moved to the northern lot. Mr. Sellars noted that he
expected the garage to be moved within thirty days to
six weeks. The City Manager recommended that the
City Council might consider requiring that the garage
be moved concurrently with platting as a condition of
approval.
Approval of Planning Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman
Commission Application Fignar to approve Planning Commission Application No.
No. 75005 75005 subject to the following conditions-
(Charlie Sellars)
1 Final plat is subject to the requirements
of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances.
2o Final plat is subject to review by the
City Engineer.
3. Existing garage will be moved to the
corner lot of 59th and James Avenues
concurrently with platting.
Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts,
Kuefler, Fign.ar and Jensen. Voting against: none,
The motion passed unanimously.
Planning Commission The Director of Planning and Inspection next reviewed
Application No. 75006 Planning Commission Application No. 75006 submitted
(Dennis Youmans) by Mr. Dennis Youmans. He noted that the applicant
was seeking permission to conduct a small appliance
repair shop from his home at 2907 Nash Road. He
commented that the nature of the proposed use involved
minor repairs and electrical wiring of appliances to
possibly include small televisions and radios. He noted
that the applicant was aware of the prohibition of retail
sales, and stated that the proposed hours of operation
would be from Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to
5.00 PoM.
Councilman Jensen inquired as to the type of review
that these permits were subject to. The Director of
Planning and Inspection noted that it was an adminis-
trative review and would not necessarily come before
the City Council.
Mayor Cohen then recognized the applicant, Mr. Dennis
Youmans.
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Councilman Fignar inquired as to the number of employees
that the applicant would have on the premises. Mr.
Youmans noted that there would be no employees other
than himself.
Mayor Cohen opened the meeting up for discussion to
notified property owners. It was noted that none were
present.
Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Action Approving
Kuefler to approve Planning Commission Application No, Planning Commission
75006 subject to the following conditions: Application No. 75006
(Dennis Youmans)
I Retail sale of merchandise is expressly
prohibited.
2. The permit shall be issued to the applicant
as operator of the facility and shall be
nontransferable.
3. The permit is subject to all applicable
ordinance requirements and violation
thereof may be deemed grounds for revo-
cation,
4. Hours of operation shall be,
Monday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
5. The permit shall be subject to review in
one year,
Voting in favor were. Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts,
Kuefler, Fignar and Jense-ri. Voting against. none. The
motion passed unanimously.
The next item considered was Planning Commission Planning Commission
Application No. 75008 submitted by Barbara Mielke. The Application No. 75008
Director of Planning and inspection noted that the appli- (Barbara Welke)
cant was seeking per miission to operate a beauty shop in
her home located at 7230 Bryant Avenue North. He stated
that the premises had been inspected by the Building
Official who reported no problems at this time.
Mayor Cohen opened the meeting up to discussion for
notified property owners. It was noted that none were
pre ent.
Mayor Cohen then- recognized the applicant, Barbara Mielke.
Councilman Jensen av to the number of employees
on the premises. The applicant responded by noting that
she would be the only employee on the premises.
Motion by Councilr-rian Britts and seconded by Councilman Action Approving
Jensen to approve Planning Commission Application No. Planning Commission
75008 subject te the following conditions: Application No. 75008
(Barbara Mielke)
1. The permit shall be issued to the appli-
cant as operator and shall be nontrans-
ferable.
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2. The use is subject to applicable laws and
ordinances and violation thereof - shall be
deemed grounds for revocation.
3. A current copy of the State operator's
license shall be kept on file with the City..
4. The hours of operation shall be:
Monday-Friday No later than 9:00 p. m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
5. The permit shall be subject to review in
one year.
Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts,
Kuefler, Fignar and fensen. Voting against: none. The
motion passed unanimously.
Planning Commission The Director of Planning and Inspection introduced the
Application No. 75009 next item of business, that of Planning Commission
(Charles Greenwood) Application No. 75009 submitted by Mr. Charles
Greenwood. He noted that the applicant was seeking
permission to expand his present home occupation to
include printing equipment in his detached garage. He
stated that the applicant presently has a home occupa-
tion cores sting of a design art studio in his basement.
He then reviewed the Planning Commission minutes of
April 10, 1975 regarding this application. He noted
that the applicant stated that as an extension of his
present do-sign studio he had the opportunity to acquire
a small offset printing press, a paper cutter and print
plate maker. He noted that the applicant's business
was not orientated to the general public and was not
an industry type of use. He noted that this additional
equipment would allow the applicant to produce letter-
head and envelopes, but that all of his work would be
contracted with major suppliers and not to the general
p
He then commented as to the Planning Commission's
concern regarding the ordinance language. He recalled
that there had been discussion when the ordinance
section was amended to the effect that a special home
occupation could occupy either space within the dwelling
unit t or not more than one accessory use. There was a
lengthy discussion as to the intent of the ordinance.
The City Manager expressed apprehension about the
expanded activities and the possibility that they might
be violating a fine, line between home occupation and
actual manufacturing. He noted that there might be a
need to clarify the ordinance on the accuracy of the use
of accessory buildings in addition to the use of the
dwelling unit.
Mayor Cohen commented as to the scrutiny that would
be necessary because of the possible precedent that
might be set regarding the use of accessory buildings
and the use of the dwelling unit. The City Manager
inquirer] of the Director of Planning and Inspection as
to the Planning Commission's interpretation of the
ordinance. The Director of Planning and Inspection noted
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that it was the Planning Commission's opinion that the
permit was issued to the premises and that the wording
of the ordinance reflected the use of accessory buildings
and an existing dwelling unit and did not delineate
between the two. The City Manager then noted that in
effect the applicant was doubling his business activities
by opening another business function in the garage. He
suggested that such expansion could lead to future
problems if the Council were to approve this application.
Mayor Cohen then recognized the applicant, Mr. Charles
Greenwood.
Councilman Britts inquired if the applicant intended to
use both the basement and the garage for the proposed
activity and if it were possible to move the complete
operation to one location.
Mr. Greenwood responded by noting that the garage would
house only a small press. He stated that it might be
possible to move the press into the basement but that it
would be very difficult and that he did not desire to do
it at this time. He noted that if his business did expand
to the point where it would be impossible to do it out of
his garage, he would most certainly want to move to a
business location. He further comme -1- cl that 1,C di not
see his operation involving much traffic or noise in the
neighborhood.
A lengthy discus sion ens, relative to the expansion of
the bulsiness and the concern for the intense activity that
might be created. Councilman Kuefler inquired of the
applicant if this were his sole- employment and Mr.
Greenwood responded that it was. He then inquired as
to the maximum n�;--,�iber of hours that the press would be
used. Mr. Greenwood noted that at most it would be six
tours a day and would not go beyond 9:00 p.m. in the
e I
,,- erL-' , ng. He f'urtln-r comirne:�,t that the hours wou I'd be
77aried and that at ,some times the press would not even
be u s,:i d .
The City Manager noted that if the Council approved this
as a special honne occu the applicant would be
I 'i t
r ',
-n'L-?d by the ors 1 1nances to the number of employees as
beling one an,d f noted t:-,at the ordinance prohibits
light glare and noL;e from beyo-nd the premises. He
reco-rnmended that the Council review this permit after a
one year trial ba.s.`s. Councilman Britts suggested that
there be periodic, staff review in addition to the one year
renewal -review.
Councilman Jensen expressed further concern for the
home occupation and the excessive activity that it might
generate, He - , , ).ggested that if it violates expected
activity levels during this one year trial basis, it should
be revoked.
Mayor Cohen opened the meeting for discussion to notified
property owners. It was noted that none were present.
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Councilman Britts then suggested that point No. 6 of
Planning Commission approval be changed to note that
the permit be subject to periodic review during a one
year period by the Building Official and that the permit
be reviewed in one year before the City Council.
Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman
Fignar to approve Planning Commission Application No.
75009 subject to the following conditions:
1. The permit shall be issued to the applicant
as operator and shall be nontransferable.
2. The use is subject to applicable ordinance
requirements and violation thereof may be
deemed grounds for revocation.
3. Retail sale of merchandise from the
premises is expressly prohibited.
4. Activity and equipment in the garage shall
not restrict its use for vehicle storage
riln'U accessory uses, and the primary
business activity shall be located in the
dwelll'ng.
5. Hours, of operation with respect to use of
the garage shall be not later than 9:00 p.m.
Monday - through Saturday.
6. The permit shall be subject to City Council
review in one year and subject to periodic
review by the Building Official throughout
the one year.
Voting in favor were- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts,
Kuefler, Fignar and Jen!�,en_ Voting against: none. The
mot , ,on passed; uomanimrjusly.
Recess The City Council recessed at 9:00 p.m. and resumed at
9.20 p.m.
Planning Commdc�_�'�sion The Director of Planning and Inspection next reviewed
Application. No. 7501 0 Pla.nning Commission Application No. 75010 submitted by
(Den:; °..s Madden) Mr. Dennis Madden. He noted that the applicant was
seeking approval of plans for two ten stall garages on the
site of the Unicorn Apartment complex located at 3907 -
3911 - 65th Avenue North. He noted that the complex was
constructed in 1962 and that there were currently 54 units
requiring 108 parking spaces. He then reviewed the
proposed plans noting that the garageP, served as arscreen
from the abutting properties to the open parking areas.
He commented that at the time of construction this was
not a requirement of the ordinance. He further noted
the Planning Commission ®s concern for the requirement
of trash enclosures. He stated that the applicant
expressed opposition regarding this requirement at first
but then noted that he would comply with it.
Mayor Cohen commented briefly as to the concern for
including trash enclosures and the relationship to the
newly adopted Housing Ordinance.
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Following further discussion there was a motion by Approval of
Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman Britts to Planning Commission
approve Planning Commission Application No. 75010 Application No. 75010
subject to the following conditions - (Dennis Madden)
1 , Building plans are subject to review by the
Building Official with respect to applicable
codes prior to the issuance of permits.
2. A performance agreement and financial
guarantee (in an amount to be determined
by the City Manager) shall be submitted
to hasure completion of approved improve-
ments.
3. All outside trash disposal containers shall
be appropriately screened and shall be
aesthetically compatible with the proposed
accessory structure.
Voting in favor were.- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts,
Kuefler, Fignar and Tensen. Voting against: none. The
motion passed unanimously,
Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION
and moved its adoptl,ono NO. 75-77
RESOLUTION ACCEPT11 %TG BID FOR, STABILIZED GRAVEL AND
FINE AGGREGATE FOR SEAL COAT,
The. motion for the ado of the foregoing resolution was
duly seconded by rr,,,b,er Bill Fignar, and upon vote being
taken thereon, the fr_?ddowing voted in favor thereof- Philip
Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar and
Robert Tense; and, the fc1lcwing voted against the same-
none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed
and ado -pted.
Member ToE ,ny _�cuf a Are l c -ed the following resolution RESOLUTION
and moved its ada pt -: r) h - NO. 75 -78
RESOLUTION ACC E PT'ING BID FOR FURNISHING
BITUMINOUS O J;L
The motion for t, -�e adoption of the foregoing resolutioni
was dody seconder by ,(ember Bill Fignar, and upon
� c.te belng tak, t1herecn, the following voted in favor
there{, Philp °hen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler,
B.'11, Fignar a,ad R:_�'bert re , ena and the following voted
acrail of the �Fa ea none, wh ereupon said resolutions
was decl ed d,. i p ed d
�,ar,,. �� �. � ai�t adopted.
Member Bil Fignar ntrodu.ced the following resolution RESOLUTION
and mowed its adoption: NO. 75 -79
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR PLANT -MIXED
BITUMINOUS MATERIAL
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution
was duly seconded by member Robert Jensen, and upon
vote being taken thereon, e following voted in favor
thereof: Philip Cohen, Ma .rice Britts, Tony Kuefler,
Bill Fignar and Robert Jens n; and the following voted
against the same. none, hereupon said resolution
was declared duly passed nd adopted.
RESOLUTION Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution
NO. 75 -80 and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMPLETION OF PAYMENT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN PROJECT 1965 -54
TO MR. RAY L. PERRY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution
was duly seconded by member Robert Jensen, and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof, Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler,
Bill Fignar and Robert Jens n; and the following voted
against the same.- none, whereupon said resolution
was declared duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen intr duced the following resolution
NO. 75 -81 and moved its adoption,
RESOLUTION REGARDING B.F. 645 ESTABLISHING
COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
The motic n for the adoption of the foregoing resolution
was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon
n,aote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler,
Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen; and the following voted
agal Ft the same. none, whereupon said resolution
was declared duly passed and adopted,
Cou- n- ty -w1de P���blyc� h`l City Manager next reviewed a proposed resolution
Safety auto or.izi.ng participation in planning a county - wide
Systems /911 Universal public safety con°nm:uni.cations system. He noted that
Emerger-Cy Nu, ber i o�.�, � afety ag anc.' -s have expanded in number and
Concept z Va roAAghc -ut He` niepirn County and that such an
expansion has made it necessary to re- evaluate the
o^oa pon.e.nts of the existing public safety communications
sys7terr i-_n Hennepin County. He noted that population,
urban, complexity, citizens' expectations, limited radio
frequencies and their approaching saturation are factors
which are relevant to this re evaluation. He stated
teat in corl .'nc t1 with this plan there is a State
mar:'da.te pending for the use of the universal 911
err^ergency telephone reporting concept. He briefly
reviewed the 911 emergency concept noting that it
would be possible under this program to call the
numbers 911 in any community and reach its local
public :safety operation.
He recommended that the City participate in the planning
effort needed to coordinate these activities. He noted
that this was not an agreement to enter into the actual
participation of the program. He then proceeded with a
lengthy review of the public safety communications
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systems in Hennepin County, He noted that Brooklyn Center
was fortunate enough to have its own frequency along with
nine other separate suburban communities. He commented
as to the problems that r nundeipalities such as Minnetonka
are now experiencing with county sheriff dispatching.
Councilman Jensen inquired as to the funding for the 911
emergency telephone program. The City Manager responded
that it was likely capital needs would be 100 per cent
funded through the federal government.
Mayor Cohen then recognized Mr. Don Davis, a staff
member of the Hennepin Ccu Criminal Justice Council.
Mr. Davis emphasized the need for a complete co.rnmuni-
cations system in the 911 emergency phone program.. He
noted that it wo -id contain a toll free operation capabi
and transferability with,n the system,
Member Tcmv Kurefler 1katroduced the following resolut .one RESOLUTION
and moved its adoption- NO. 75 -$2
RESOLUTION ATiTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN PLA'.%T NI�rG
COUNT"? -WTDE P� BLIC SAFE17L COMMUNICATIONS S�."'STEM
The rnot. cn for .� e ad(, pticn of the foregoing resc,l� Yl4 nn
was duly seconded by Bill Fignnar afj.d upcn vote
being taken therec -m, trae f(_�itrawi g `noted in fav( <r tmeraofo
Philip Cohen, Ma._.rnce far tt� o Tonny Kuefler dill F�gn;ar
and Robert len> e, &cid he nc lk;wn7f°ng voted against
same, none, when- re�olution was declared
The next itern ccn sa,Ci4ered was a proposed alley p cl�cny. Proposed Alley
The Director of Pub Works briefly reviewed tl(e bank Policy
gro,,xir.d regards.ng t ._e r quo t fcr a. proposed po:,:'c7a e� the
con - truction aldeyy n., Bronklyn ._,enter. He '
the a!n et ", fcr n ,1 E-a _ frcrn a 1974 pe _ for
t alnr�c be�Wee 9 3r ! : 4 - " -' x n' Logan a y Morgan.
He rear n ewe �, t ' 1 'q74 !t)�r r's the pra,p(. ^ allay
was a 10 'r v. Y c; ,, � ,r �, wlt.'n sodding a_,o,n.g thhe sl
H h
�j'a�'.� t �_ �"b.. 6� C (`� � i u v '.`:� �. Of
.� , s,,a `' wit � C a,. l_ 1` � 1� ' �e..si L,r� � � , .,. � �.�..�,
an e 3 � deazlt w'ttr the " m Q- <_ wer opt!ons .
He 1, r � f tfy Cit o the v'C° ?u e st
t Ji1� ,d
a, Majority of the
alleyl am— tr_e near Twin. Lake.
He then prEeaceedad w`t'r... a;' extren.. review of the cost
fac l- rs; regar _ 1a p' anal ca'.r Crete and drainage
facl lit .n�„
-ar 1 as to she maintenance an
g ' C I '_< 01 r e� e. vFa. asphalt. The Directcr
C " .. r wor nc average lnfespan of the.
cC2,1or'19te allay was abr_)ut 3 0) 3ar8 vs. maybe 1,5 to 20
years for a.> pha't. He ric"'ed _rnat through an extensive
Fs'�!ai coa ng pry: gram' h 97 er asphalt alleyways could
be ` eu r) is t In -cger.
The Director of Pubiic Wc:r s teen reviewed the proposed
pc ic'y regarding cob str» r t.,,on rsf alleys. He recommended
that on a 14 foot right -cif -way alley there be a 10 foot
alleyway paved with b tumin;xcus o a 2 foot sod strip on
each side and a b t - urnib ous driving pad where there were
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driveways off the alley. He commented that this driving
pad world be assessed separately and in the event a
property owner would want bituminous completely across
the back of his lot on this 2 foot strip, it would be an
additional cost. He then noted cases where there were
30 foot right -of -ways, recommending there be a 10 foot
bituminous pavement and a 10 foot wide strip of sod on
each side along with bit_Tminous driving pads as requested
by the property owner. He recommended that the assess -
ment be spread out over a 10 year period.
Couricilrran Jensen inquired as to the vacation procedure
on those alleys that were not being used. The City
Manager described the procedure and suggested that the
Cc con cider a policy regarding the procedure for
. e„ :P alley vacations. He recommended that
the City ColwroSl. adopt the principles set forth in the
proposed alley policy and direct these principles in a
form of a resol - . lft n for adoption as official policy.
Councilman Kuefler inquired as to the reasoning for
con truction of asphalt vs. concrete alleyways. The
Daractc r of Public Works : oto d that this topic had been
considered in great detail and that he felt because of
the initial cU being cheaper and a good maintenance
program; the asphalt al' ; l�7 were more salable. He again
ncted that of the a"Jeyways= would require storm
`; ;we. "S whether they �.ad aka �9` or concrete.
M-_ - t- 1 10 r:, by C(, and econded by Councilman
Jersern to apprcve th re , mrriended alleyway principles
5nd to direct preparat:Ion of a reso- 1 1- .ti.on embodying the
Voting I, f�a were., Mayor Cohen,
Co nc:.lrrien Britts, Kueltler, Fignar and Tensen. Voting
o
n of vacation of alleys there
Jensen wnd seconded by
a
F'1gnar -, 2 the City Manager to recom-
,me d prcced zre-ni for u.nu s d alleys. Voting in
" "'no "or 'W re M- i`iA(: cc"Ie ", � o uncllmen Oritts, Kuefler,
l'.ilg` %ar° and Je:rWen . l %ot g aga _ sto none. The motion
o
TrafEic SigiN `F'he D.Jrecitor of ' ".,5a., ; WOrkF neat reviewed a traffic
Report slg ,,al report reque i:ed by the City Council at its
Fgbrluary 24, 1975 m.�etlng. He noted that the Council
xpree z sed ccz,.: ern re?a'ive - to the intersections of
PAT 94 arid. T°n q , k HiglAway 100, Trunk Highway 169 and
69th. Avenue North, and County Road 10 at June Avenue
N "cry;; . He commented that he had also contacte
Hey nY Co rI. Department of Public Works and the
Min,neE Highway Department relative to signs
warrants and priorities along Trunk Highway 169 at
57th Avenue North, 66th Avenue North, and 73rd A venue
Nor��h and at the intersections of Trunk Highway 152 at
Trunk Highway 100 and at 65th Avenue North.
He briefly reviewed the prioritizing procedure. lie noted
that the highest priority given was to 'Trunk High 152
at 65th Avenue North and that this priority -was on a
district basis and ranked No. 19.
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The City Manager noted that priorities are set by specific
form la factors only axed do not take into focus other factors
which may influence sl nsal installation decision for a
specific location. The Director of Public Works then
stated tLat County Road, 10 at.june Avenge ;North was not
seen as a priority nor as a plane mere signals were
warranted.
Mayor Cohen inqu.lred as to the possibility of crossing
lights. He expressed a concern for the -speed of the traffic
flow on County Road 10. The Director of Public Works
responded that yollow flashing lights do not always serve
as, a protection for the pedestrian. He noted that they can
also be dangerous by creating a false sense of security.
Councilman BrItts also stated that he felt traffic needed
to be s low ed down cm Road 10.
The C1.ty Manager commented that he felt the speeding
prcbler. cn County Roar 1 0 could po s -,ibly be alleviated
by stricter ;enforcemer; of the 05 mile per hour speed limit.
Council-man Kuefler left the table at 11.10 p.rr
T he Director of Wr rk;�= then nn'ted that the Coup Y; ty
i s co 5..,der1 ng , ,ize cif, t 3 S
r""dile per hour
� = pee'o 7 �,-`cn tc :�.h. � �..a !I"1�,�,.ra e5 Hu dl.,,c nct'�d
that h felt I'L w A L or � d enf nt of t pea
i.mlt C �..," R ed' o ° ':x, c75 ne r,� set ''t �F 7
be ct rtailed.
"? — e ta at 11 �1 p..';'e.
by Cu an qc nded by 'Co' ac 'i Licenses
Te sen to approve the
CAT lRI FQI(D V a z 'L LI h�L
B �' C en t er
C IGARETTE
Office 6848 Lee Ave,
FGOD �S1ASLI,SHM �l �Y � Se
Br dalo A b of Cyr,. 0tv -3:0 Xerxes Ave.
Bro lly , Center
�i``e �a�� Shingl Creek, Pkwy
� (�.�or per. e � �.
i e G
,:; r 6 8 3 0 Q',fail Av
Church 7200 Brooklyn Blvd.
St. Alp a Gh rcd 025 Halifax Ave.
MECHANI SY E MS L CEII SE
Atk , PI b,nq & EI�a' ncj 2 Marshall St. N.E.
A. Birder. & Son 120 E. Butler
C. 0. Carlson Air
Condit.lon:.<'g 70 Bradford Ave.
Do'n's Air Cord t or-Ang
& HeatiLag 4017 Central Ave. N. E.
Ega4i and Sons 7100 Medicine Lake Rd.
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Equipment Supply, Inc. 801 Curfew St.
Griggs Contracting, Inc, 2113 Cedar Ave.
Horne Air Trane 61.0 - 13th Ave. S.
Horwitz Mechanical, Inc. 1, 41,1 - 11, th Ave. S.
Mill City Heating & Air
Conditioning 1.3005B - 16th Ave. N.
Standard Heating Co. 410 W. Lake St.
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERRS CLASS A LICENSE
Iten Chevrolet 6701 Brooklyn Blvd.
North Star Dodge 6740 Brooklyn Blvd.
Pontiac of Brookdale 6501 Brooklyn Blvd.
Bob Ryan Oldsmobile 6700 Brooklyn Blvd.
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER °S CLASS B LICENSE
Jo C. Penney Co. 1265 Brookdale
Sears -., Roebu,ck & Co. 1297 Brookdale
NO NPERISHABLE FOOD VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
Buhlgr -Miag, Inc. 3513 - 48th Ave. N.
Gold Medal Beverage Co.
Hi -Lo Manufacturing 6520 Jaynes Ave. N.
Robe t Hauck
Brooklyn Center Union 76 6840 Humboldt Ave. N.
Ed's I -94 6810 Brooklyn Blvd.
Bro( 'Kda I � vV E 3211 Cty. . Rd. 10
SIA"IMMING POOL LICENSE
Beach Apt f. 4201 Lakeside
Bro iky,yn Cent-L,)r C mm %dty
Center 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy,
Brooklyn Center Park and
Recreat c-n Dept. 6101 Shinigle Creek Pkwy.
Brookdale 10 5`3 rd and Hwy. 100
I;xrr� urin Ilea ta. Spa 2920 Cty. o Rd. 10
Court Apt . 2936 N <o rthway Dr.
Gr :,s den City C, -)urt A- -)ts 0 3407 - 05th Ave, N.
'F „F i,. L, n, Agr `l 0 6 1 Hu mbo l dt Ave
cr, .brooak A t :a 302 - 69tr� Ave. N.
` Y I NTDTNG MACHIN LICENSE
R Hay. k
Brcokl yx Center Union 76 6840 Humboldt Ave. N.
Brcokiy,n, Post
O #f:Ioe \ 6848 Lee Ave. N.
SG: HANGER'S LICENS
Gc Medal Beverage; Co. P.O. Box 3466
M: dwiy Siam Co., Tr,,--. 444 North Prior Ave.
Nor.lq _.:,st
Sign Co. , I`vnco 312 N. Lake St.
%.c Signs, Inc. 6325 Welcome Ave.
Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen
Britts, Klaefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against:
no'neo The motion passed unanimously.
Final Plat Approval Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman
Shoppers Addition Britt,s to approve the final plat of the Shoppers Addition.
Voting 1,n favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts,
Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen,. Voting against: none. The
motir passed unanimously.
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The City Manager next presented a proposed resolution Authorization for
intended to authorize retroactive wage increases to two Payment of
departed members of the Police Department. He described Retroactive Wages
that the two members had vol untarily terminated their
employment in April and June 1973 respectively, prior to
the award of an arbitraticna panel and the subsequent
signing of a labor contract with the Police Association for
calendar years 1973-74.
The City Manager then reviewed the essence of an opinion
which he sought from the City Attorney regarding the
legality of retroactive payment, to the two departed police
officers. He stated that the opinion in essence provided
that the departed polic officers are retroactively covered
by the terrns of the arb ratior award and subsegl;eSM,fi
contra et to the extent that all r ti er officers c °f .bhe bar -
g i! in g iln are s i, .1 la l `, coy °tired ® However o ti �.e opinion
further provided t1rhat retroactive ive payment in general I's
w1thc'u, legal fc ndat. -, cm urn ess o prior to the expiration of
an old contract or agreement, employees are told that any
increases in corrpen. at -,o n which are eventually negotiated
will defInte illy be re-xcac ti G ely paid. He noted that retro-
acta.v wag' incrryas , , ._,a^ o pn r *lug receipt of the ()p]'nion
been paid tr; al'. con._`n J n webers of the Po Jc'e Associa-
ticn bargai' ,,g n! .t ral; Tt ted t,tat unless ' 'ustMcaticn
w s e taoii' 2h, e d b br ..!'-. A re. roact', v e pay t`r.e fernpIcyer
a
I
wa s rig gy m`; ry1, + r o T °ryr wage increases pa . for t
periods a. !.,:pry 4 0 9 ,, ",3 nhr( 4 -_ ii °p µ° o 1573 . He r ecom-
ended that $.i! g' lge n Re r >i No. 72 a.-opte'd
`1 a 0 97' )a rte; �.. � d a the .�r2te.�tm�. .... O1,
De _t .. .. :� Jr e
1, 1973, If ".ch; were
the came he rC; G d_. e .� lnl',,at the terminated eat lc aaa
were ent _`tl.ed to reuroa, =yve wage increases ider,t1c -°ray
th e i -g ,- n-° `
stater t :ter f Qn a i inten retr:)ac s ti ".L;I?
4
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In. the � > ..:r � e Tl? s � r M -.: . ci f: ne po_!",deed `'' =_i'1
nt -gctia . . w:; . 1 0-- had ]r
year r n� V'tw': wa e Xt�y
D< ; . bc r i, being 1�'e yl Js.db e
a:n o nrx o ;!.`u J r ,.r wt -rk p�rllornaned pe ;t the
e_ P'Ir, c (_`:� k-, 'i,lla. o
Mme,. &Far BE," r gnax rt, ", -'a' the following recc; - ut ern RESOLUTION
NO® 75 -83
RESOLUTIO N AU` - 3GR:l,Zi` G RETROACTIVE COMPENSATION
TO POLICE Dm 'FAR ME T EMPLO`'yEES
The for 4 �. e adept o-n t „f she foregoing resolu' 'ti.on
was dudy seoo ded by r. ef�ber Robert yenseni and upon
vote being tai a _ , green o t °h ,�, .fc d1cwing voted in favor
thereof Ph ix'ip C r Maurice Britts Tony Kuefler
Bill f'ig:nar a � Robert Ten —c l o an
the following voted
against the sa7ne, none whereupo`rt said resolution
was declare duly pa' se ed and adopted.
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RESOLUTION Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution
NO. 75 -84 and. moved its adoption.:
RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMBERSHIP IN A SUBURBAN
HENNEPIN COUNTY MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution
was duly seconded by member Philip Cohen, and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof, Philip Cohen, "Tony Kuefler and Robert Jensen;
and the following voted against the same. Maurice
Britts and Bill Fig�.ar, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted.
Sergeant Testing The City Manager next referred to the procedure that
Procedure would be used in evaluations for the sergeant's appoint-
ment in the Police Department. He noted that the City
had contacted the Interna Association of Chiefs
of P lice regar `ng the use of their Assessment Center
to e'�ralu.ate the candldd5�a"as for this position. He noted
that the cost would not exceed $5,000 and that the
Ass e „srnent Center could be conducted in about three
He recom n?.ended City Council authorize the
Mayer rynxd C,tE �Vaa: agC t) enter into an agreement
w. "' h ". fc'r - --.,', ax- ic�r.t not to, exceed $5,000 to con -
-e�. me ." c:�cy�; =r for the pc°�;-tron ®f sergeant
by C� ®is_d1.; a te. sen and seconded by
cx
am l,y -5,r F ° n-ar _ .n. fl )r4z,- , t h y Mayor and City
Ma , �grsr to e -t 3r an, agreement with IACP for an
aricurit not to exceed $5,000 t o conduct an assessment
vr= ru a H . ? "Lio ., i - txne Police
Depart- nen't. a;1! ., rS r were., Mayor Cohen,
F dgpi,7ar and jensen.
g t, � =ri _on. passed umanimou
Police and Fire The Cll-,R Mar .,F r nog;; n- t;3 i that the police and fire
Pens :',cn � a�tr�. „. � - 1 ti v�` ware due. He stated the
& Asp,,ociates for conducting
the ac,t7uariaj arid providing comparative infor-
�n' rgin the poll -ce :pen no:a with the PERA police
pe n-,�', o Hfs br wily revs "wd --o a request from the
Brook (`,,7rn Center for a pension
BRA A.' : �ydn n,3 t Mays Cohen next recc g °znd Mrs. Dolores Hastings
whc Via %e a brief pr( c,en atieon. on the Equal Rights
A"_ er d ernto She not d' that there had been some effort
tr:, rescind the ERA approval and that she hoped this
would nct come about.
Aa`ounnme"fnt Motir-ir, by Colin cil„nan Kuefler and seconded by
Co n.c hman Fi- ar to adjo the meeting. Voting in
fa were, Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler,
Figar.ar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion
passed unanimously. The Brooklyn. Center City Council
adjourrned at 12,00 midnight.
Clergy Mayor
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