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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 06-23 CCM Regular Session MINT-ITES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE�OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JUNE 23, 1975 CITY HALL Call to Order The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call Mayor Philip Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Also present were City Manager Donald Poss, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Public Works James Merila, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, Director of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere, and Administrative Assistants Ron Warren and James Lacing. Invocation The invocation was offered by Reverend Lindquist of Brookdale Covenant Church. Appointment to Mayor Cohen offered the name of Kathy Miller of 6719 Ewing Human Rights Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, for appointment and con- Commission firmation to the Human Rights Commission. He noted that she is a recent graduate of Park Center High School. Motion by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Fignar to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Kathy Miller to the Human Rights Commission. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against, none. The motion passed unanimously. Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman 6-9-75 Britts to approve the mInbAes of the June 9, 1975 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were. Mayor Cohen, Councilmen BrittIs, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Declaration of The City Manager then introduced the first item of business Surplus Equipment on the agenda, that of declaring surplus equipment, He reported that the City currently has two obsolete police radar units which were purchased in 1964, two obsolete police dictation units purchased in 1966 and one obsolete phote, enlarger and photo developer in the Police Department. He recommended declaration of these items as surplus equipment and to disposition of them in the best interest of the City. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Fignar to declare two obsolete police radar units, two obsolete police dictation units, one obsolete photo enlarger and one obsolete photo developer in the Police Department as surplus equipment and authorizing the City Manager to dispose of them in the best interest of the City. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against- none. The motion passed unanimously. -1- 6-23-75 The City Manager next noted that in order to recover the Designation of costs of rookie police training through the Minnesota Agent for Receipt Peace Officer's Training Board it is necessary that the of Funds City Council annually designate an official applicant and recipient of these funds. He stated that this training was mandatory for the certification of new police officers. He recommended that the City Manager be so designated as Brooklyn Center's agent to apply for and receive funds for the cost of police training. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Jensen to designate the City Manager as Brooklyn Center's agent to apply for and receive funds for the cost of police training. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against- none. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Reduction of Britts to authorize a reduction in the subdivision performance Subdivision bond for Morningside Estates Second Addition furnished by Performance Bond Village Builders, Inc. from $12,000 to $6,000. Voting in favor were.- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against none. The motion passed unanimously® The City Manager next reviewed the background for a police Payment for selection standards study. He reviewed that on February 10, Police Selection 1975, the City Council adopted Resolution 75-42, supporting Standard Study and endorsing the concept of seeking a federal grant through Metropolitan Council sponsorship for the purpose of con- ductfng a suburban police selection standards study. He stated that at that time the specific amount of the community match obligations were unknown. He noted that an $81,000 grant has tentatively been secured through L.E.A.A. and Brooklyn Center's share of the local match amount required from suburban municipalities amounted to $400 to cover the first year of the two year project. He recommended that the City Council authorize payment of Brooklyn Center's share of the project. A brief discussion ensued relative to the study. Mayor Cohen inquired as to the end product and the usability, The City Manager responded that the study would be directed towards recruitment, testing, and selection procedures and an attempt would be made to validate these procedures in conjunction with E. E. 0. C. requirements . Councilman Jensen inquired as to the City's input in the project. The City Manager responded that in the case of studies similar to this the City would more than likely have a great deal of input since the validity of the recruiting, testing and selection procedures would be a function of the employment environ- ment. Following further discussion, there was a motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman Britts to authorize payment ' payment for Police Selection Standards Study in the amount of $400. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. 6-23-75 -2- Final Plat Approval Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman (Arthur Treacher's Jensen to approve the final plat of Arthur Treacher's Addition) Addition. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against- none. The motion passed unanimously. Final Plat Approval Motion by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman (Brand Nel Addition) Kuefl.er to approve the final plat for the Brand Nel Addition. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against- none. The motion passed unanimously. Approval of Volunteer Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Fire Department Relief Jensen to approve the Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association Investment Association investment in the amount of $50,000. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against. none. The motion passed unanimously. Plannihg Commission The City Manager introduced the next item of business on Application No. 75014 the agdnda, Planning Commission Application No. 75014 (Dale Tile) submitted by Dale Tile. The Director of Planning and Inspection then proceeded with a review of the application. He noted that the applicant was seeking approval of a preliminary plat involving the property between France Avenue and Azelia Avenue, north of Lakebreeze Avenue. He said that the land had not been formally subdivided and that the parcels involved were owned by Dale Tile Company and Davies Water Equipment Company. He next reviewed the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of June 19, 1975, at which time the application was first considered. He stated that the gross area of the property was approximately 10 acres with 2.53 acres being the present Davies Equipment site on the west and 2.48 acres being the Dale Tile Company site on the east. He then, noted that the submitted plat proposal consisted of three lots between those two sites, each being .92 acres and that it was expected that the most westerly of the smaller parcels would be sold to the Davies Equipment Company. He stated that upon a staff recommendation the applicant had agreed to combine the two lots which would remain the property of the Dale Tile Company. The Director of Planning and Inspection also recommended that lots 4 and 5 which consisted of the existing Davies Water Company site and the one that would be purchased from the Dale Tile Company should also be consolidated. He noted that this recommendation was based on the early assumption that the land would be held in common owner- ship with the existing Davies site and thus consistent with the Zoning Ordinance requirement that commonly owned adjacent parcels serving a common development must be combined through a plat or registered land survey. The Director of Planning and Inspection said that Mr. Jones and Mr. Davies own the existing land that was leased to the Davies Water Equipment Company and that it was the intent for the Davies Water Equipment Company to purchase the proposed parcel from the Dale Tile Company and, in fact, eventually this parcel waild be used by the Davies Water Equipment Company as an expansion of their present premise. -3- 6-23-75 The City Manager then commented that the applicant should understand that in the event of expansion of the Davies Water Equipment Company onto the Dale Tile parcel that both parcels must be combined through platting. Following further discussion there was a motion by Action Approving Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman Fignar to Planning Commission approve Planning Commission Application No. 75014 sub- Application No. 75014 mitted by W. J. Dale and consisting of a preliminary plat of four parcels, subject to the following conditions. 1® Final plat shall be subject to requirements in Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 2. Final plat shall be subject to review by the City Engineer, Voting in favor were. Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The City Manager introduced the next item of business on Resolution Approving the agenda, that of consideration of a resolution outlining Planning Commission the conditions of approval of Planning Commission Appli- Application No. 75001 cation No. 75001. He noted that the draft resolution (Ryan Oldsmobile) contained two alternate conditions of approval under #6. A brief discussion ensued relative to the conditions of approval. Councilman Britts inquired as to point #4 and the unimproved area easterly of the service building. The City Manager noted that this condition was requested by the City Council at the June 2 meeting, Councilman Jensen stated that he felt the trees should be planted on the boulevard as required by the Planning Commission approval. He stated that if the trees are not required in this area, he felt there was a precedent set for any commercial enterprise on Brooklyn Boulevard. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to the placement of the trees. The City Manager recommended the placement of the trees on the easterly boundary line would afford a buffer to the residential area which is adjacent to the parcel on the easterly side, Mayor Cohen noted that he felt the trees could be best used to the rear and favored alternate recom- mendation #6 which specified for the trees along the easterly perimeter. Councilman Fignar also noted that he favored this recom- mendation. He then inquired as to the dates regarding improvement of the area to the east of the service building and whether or not these dates could be met by the appli- cant and how they fit into the time frame of his option to purchase the parcel. Mayor Cohen then recognized the applicant, Mr. Ryan. The applicant noted that his option to buy the parcel consisted of the time from January 1, 1977, through March 31 , 1977. Councilman, Fignar commented briefly on the possibility of extending the requirement date to coincide with the option to purchase date. The City Manager suggested that if this area were to be used it should be improved whether the applicant owned or leased the parcel. 6-23-75 -4- Councilman Kuefler noted that the November, 1976 date was suggested by the applicant. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REGARDING DISPOSITION OF PLANNING NO. 75 -107 COMMISSION APPLICATION NO, 75001 SUBMITTED BY Ro Ce RYAN OLDSMOBILE, INC Following further discussion there was a motion by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Kuefler to recommend approval of Planning Commission Application No. 75001 pursuant to the conditions of approval outlined in Resolution 75 -107 with the inclusion of Planning Commission recom- mendation 46 e After discussion on the motion, there was a motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Britts to amend the motion to include the recommended alternate #6, placezrnent of trees on the east property line A brief discussion ensued relative to this motion, Voting in favor of the motion to amend the original motion to include the recommended alternate #6 were. Mayor Cohen., Council- men Fignar, Britts and Kuefler. Voting against: Councilman Jensen. The motion passed. The original motion was next considered. Voting in favor were- Mayor Cohen., Councilmen Fignar, Britts and Kuefler. Voting against, Councilman Jensen, Councilman Jensen noted this h s no vote reflected the desire for the trees to be planted on. the boulevard area in the front of the parcel, The motion passed, Recess The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8.45 p.m. and resumed at 9.10 p.m. RESOLUTION Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution NO. 75 -108 and moved its adoption- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REDUCTION OF SUBDIVISION CASH ESCROW AND THE DISBURSEMENT OF REMAINING FUNDS FOR BROOK PARK ESTATES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, 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 RESOLUTION Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and NO. 75 -109' moved its adoption. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member 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® -5- 6 -23 -75 Member Robert ,T a introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 75 -110 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon vote being taken thereon., the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Maurice Fritts Tony Kuefler Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption- NO. 75 -111 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) 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 Jensen, and the following voted against the same- none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager next reviewed a proposed resolution Consideration of ordering construction of alley improvement project Nom Resolution No. 1974 -20, consisting of alley paving between Logan Avenue 75 -112 and Morgan Avenue North from 53rd to 54th Avenue North. He commented that pursuant to the City Council's direction of the June 2, 1975 meeting, additional contacts have been made with the property owners. He noted that these con- tacts resulted in. 53% of the residents being in favor of bituminous alleys consistent with adopted policy, 43% no, and 4% dither way. bituminous or concrete. The Director of Public Works then reviewed the information that was transmitted to the citizens on the assessment procedure. Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 75 -112 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF ALLEY PAVING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -20 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, 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. Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 75 -113 RESOLUTION ORDERING ADDITION OF ALLEY PAVING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -20 TO CONTRACT 1975 -A 6 -23 -75 -6- 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 Jensen, and the following voted. against the same- none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION Member Bill. Fignar introduced the following resolution and NO. 75 -114 moved its adoption- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 5000 WATT ENGINE GENERATOR The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler, 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, RESOLUTION Member Maurice Britts introduced the fo.11owing resolution NO. 75 -115 and moved its adoption- RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING GIFT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, 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, RESOLUTION Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and NO. 75 -116 moved its adoption: RESOLUTICN AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT NOTES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Maurice Britts, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following vr;ted 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. RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution NO, 75 -117 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER TOWER MAINTENANCE PROJECT NO, 1975 -5 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF SPECIFICATIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member 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 -7® 6 -23 -75 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 75 -118 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF COSTS RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF PARCELS 4 AND 4A UNDER THE CITY OPEN SPACE APPLICATION (MINN. OSA -82) 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 Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Maurice Britts introduced the following ordinance ORDINANCE and moved its adoption: NO. 75 -7 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL OF NOXIOUS WEEDS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Chapter 19 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by the addition of the following: Section 19 -1601. CONTROL OF NOXIOUS WEEDS. It shall be the duty of every occupant of land or, if the land is unoccuRied, the owner thereof or his agent, or the public official in charge thereof, to cut down, otherwise destroy, or eradicate all noxious weeds as hereinafter defined, standing, being, or growing upon such land, in such planner and at such time as may be directed or ordered by the Brooklyn Center Weed Inspector. Section 19 -1602. ADOPTION OF STATUTES BY REFERENCE. The provisions of Minnesota Statutes Sections 18.181 to 18.271 and 18.281 to 1.8.311 are hereby adopted by reference. Section 19 -1603. NOXIOUS WEEDS DEFINED. For purposes of this ordinance and in addition to provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 18.171, Subdivision 5, "noxious weeds" means the following plants: Common Name Botanical Name Field Bindweed Convolvulus arvensis Hemp Cannabis sativa Poison Ivy Rhus radicans Spurge, leafy Euphorbia esula Thistle, sow Sonchus arvensis Thistle, bull C.irsium vulgare Thistle, Canada Cirsihm arvense Thistle, musk Carduus nutans Thistle, plumeless Carduus acanthoides Alyssum, hoary Berteroa incana Milkweed Asclepias syriaca Quackgrass Agropyron repens Ragweed, common Ambrosia artemisiifolia Ragweed, giant Ambrosia trifida 6 =23 -75 -8- Section 19 -1604. PENALTIES, Any person, firm or corporation viollatin provisions of this ordinance by failin neglecting, or ref¶us ng to comply with the provisions thereof, shall, ui2o,., cc-nv ction ther,vok , be punished by .a fine not to exceed three hundred dollars (5300) and by imprisonment not to exceed ninety (90) days, Section 2.- This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty (30) days following its legal publica- tion Adopted this 23rd day of June, 1975 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly .i econded by member Robert Jensen, and upon vote being taken theroon, the following voted in. favor thereof- Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, 'Tony Kulefler, Bill Fignar, and Robert Jensen, and the following voted against the same- none, whereupon -7aid ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted ORDINANCE Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following ordinance NO. 75 -8 and further m ved its adoption, provided, however, that for the purposes of the minutes of the proceedings of the City Council the text of the ordinance shall be attached to the minutes and be a part thereof- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAP'T'ER 12 The .emotion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof - Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony flee, Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen, and the following voted against the same° noire, whereupon ;aid ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted First Reading Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Amending Chapters Jensen to offer for first reading an ordinance amending 34 and 35 Chapter 34 and Chapter 35 regarding the definition of "farnily " o Voting in favor were- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuofl :r, Fignar and Jensen. Noting against- none. The .motion pas s ed unanimous ly Licenses Motion by Councilman ]Kuefler and seconded by Councilman Fignar to approve the following iicenoes- CIGARETTE LICENSE Tom's Mobil 6849 Brooklyn Blvd. ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Brooklyn Center Bicentennial Com, missi""'n 5706 June Ave. N. Brooklyn Center Cheerleaders 6500 Humboldt Ave. N. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE Domestic Mechanical 9110 Grand Ave, S. He Conrad Manufacturing 509 fstAve, N.E. NONPERISHABLE FENDING MACHINE LICENSE Gold Medal Beverage Co Bob Ryan. Clds o 6700 Brooklyn Blvd Tom's Mobil 6849 Brooklyn Blvd. -9- 6 -23 -75 1 PUBLIC DANCE LICENSE Jaycees 5912 Pearson Dr. SWIMMING POOL LICENSE Earle Brown Farm Apts . 6100 Summit Dr. TEMPORARY ON -SALE NONINTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE Jaycees 5912 Pearson Dr. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jansen. Voting against. none. The 4 motion passed unanimously. The City Manager next reported the status of the Hennepin Library Status County plans for a regional library mini - courthouse in Report Brooklyn Center. The City Manager next described a proposal to hire a non- CETA Transaction budgeted police officer under the CETA program by transferring an existing CETA employee to a full -time position recently opened in the Public Works Department. He reported that a recent police officer recruitment program costing in excess of $2,000 had yielded two equally qualified candidates for a single budgeted position. He also reported that pre- . liminary analysis of Police Department data indicated that at least one additional police officer would be recommended for the 1976 budget in order to maintain the level of police services as measured by response time to citizen request for service. He stated that the cost of recruiting such an additional officer could be saved if one of the two current candidates were employed under the CETA program, relying upon Contingency Fund support for the pay differential between the CETA program and a beginning police officer's salary. Councilman Britts inquired as to the possibility of hiring the additional police officer and paying the entire salary out of the Mayor and Council Contingency Fund, keeping the CETA position open for the employment of another unemployed person. Councilman Jensen stated his concern for avoiding any major expenditure from the Contingency Fund because such expenditure would not be consistent with the purpose of the fund. Councilma n Kuefler stated that he was in favor of the pro - e f 1 posal to hire an additional police officer under the CETA program, but spoke against totally financing such an additional position out of the Contingency Fund. Following further discussion of the City Manager's proposal there was a exaction by Councilman Kuefler, seconded by Councilman Britts to approve the City Manager's proposal to hire a nonbudgeted police officer under the CETA program and to authorize the expenditure of necessary monies from the Police Department budget to pay the salary differential between the CETA program and a police officer's salary, and to pay for necessary incidentals of equipping such police officer. Voting in favor were.- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against. none. The motion passed unanimously. 6 -23 -75 -10- Open Space Program The City Manager next reported that it appeared that approximately $10,000 of federal money may remain unspent with respect to the Open Space Land Acquisition Program. He stated that there was a slight possibility that the money might be made available to acquire an additional open space parcel not initially comprehended in the Open Space Program, and that he would be review - ing such pcssibilities in the near future. Metro Transit The City Manager next reviewed a proposal by the Metro Transit Commission to construct a bins service center in the Brooklyn Center Industrial Park along Shingle Creek Parkway south of the existing City Garage. He noted that the proposal consisted of an initial structure which would be used for bus cleaning and washing which would later be enlarged for storage and repair. He commented that the site consisted of 13 acres. He stated that all storage and mechanical work would be required to be done inside of the building. He noted that to date the Metro - politan Transit Commission has been communicating with his staff on this matter. Adjournment Motion by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Britts to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor were- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts , Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against- none . The motion passed unani- mously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 10 -35 p.m. ' (7 Clerk Mayor -11- 6 -23 -75