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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 07-23 CCM Regular Session MINUTES 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 JULY 21, 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 7:35 p.m. Roll Call Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fignar, Jensen, Kuefler, and Britts. Also present were City Manager Donald Poss, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Public Works James Merila, Director of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, and Administrative Assistants Ron Warren and fames Lacina. Invocation The invocation was offered by Reverend Toy of the Harron Methodist Church. Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman 7-7-75 Fignar to approve the minutes of the July 7, 1975 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none, The motion passed unanimously. Park & Recreation Mayor Cohen introduced the first item of business on the Commission agenda, that of accepting resignations of two Park and Resignations Recreation Commissioners. He noted that Commissioners Grannes and Harvey would be moving from the City and that their positions on the Park and Recreation Commission would now be vacant. Motion by Councilmen Kuefler and seconded by Councilman Jensen to accept Commissioner Grannes' resignation and directing the City Manager to prepare a resolution of com- mendation. Voting in favor were. Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Ku.efler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Kuefler to accept Commissioner Harvey's letter of resignation and directing the City Manager to prepare a resolution of commendation. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Council- men Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Release of Site Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Performance Bond Jensen to release a $10,000 site performance bond for the Lemon Tree parking lot. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Authorization of The City Manager introduced the next item of business on Animal Control the agenda, that of a proposed animal control contract with Contract Metropolitan Animal Patrol Services, Inc. (MAPSI). He reviewed portions of the specific agreement with MAPSI noting that the basic difference between this contract and the one with the previous contractor was that the patrol rate was raised from $7 per hour to $8.25 per hour, 7-21-75 A brief discussion ensued relative to the contract. The City Manager reviewed the alternatives available to the City. Following further discussion there was a motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Fignar authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Metropolitan Animal Patrol Services, Inc. (MAPSI) for animal control services in the City of Brooklyn Center. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 75-131 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT NOTES 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 resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 75-132 RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (WATER TOWER MAINTENANCE CONTRACT 1975-B) 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. The next item of business was Planning Commission Planning Commission Application No. 75018 submitted by W. R. Busch, 5837 'Application No. 75018 Brooklyn Boulevard. The Director of Planning and Inspection (W. R. Busch) noted that the applicant was seeking a variance from Section 35-111 (nonconforming uses) to permit construction of a 12 x 14 foot addition to his 20 x 22 foot home. He explained that the house was located in a C-1 zoning district on Brooklyn Boulevard between Brookdale West office building and a small dental clinic. He next reviewed the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of July 10, 1975 at which time this application was considered. He noted that Section 35-111 of the City Ordinances prohibits the enlargement or major alteration of nonconforming uses and that the Planning Commission denial was based on this section. 7-21-75 -2- A brief discussion ensued relative to the application. The Director of Planning and Inspection suggested that approval of this application could set or contribute to setting an undesirable precedent. Councilman Jensen inquired as to the intent of the nonconforming use portion of the Zoning Ordinance. He stated that he thought the major focus of the nonconforming portion was directed towards inhibiting more intensive uses in a less intensive area. The City Attorney responded that the philosophy of noncon- forming use works both ways in a zoning ordinance and that the general objective was to encourage a gradual phasing out of any use which is not in conformance with the zoning designation. Mayor Cohen next recognized the applicant, W. R. Busch. Mr. Busch expressed his desire to expand his house and to remain in the same location. Councilman Jensen inquired of Mr. Busch as to whether he felt the zoning change to C -1 increased the value of his property. Mr. Busch responded by stating that he felt the commercial zoning had increased the value of his property. Mayor Cohen next opened the meeting up to the notified property owners. It was noted that none were present, Councilman .Fignar inquired as to the precedent setting effects regarding other nonconforming uses if this appli- cation were approved. The Director of Planning and Inspection stated his opinion that it would have great effect on the expansion of all nonconforming uses, The City Manager commented as to the problems of planning for future development if nonconforming uses were permitted to perpetuate themselves through expansion. Mayor Cohen suggested that the City Attorney review the matter of nonconforming uses and variances as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance as applicable to this application. Following further discussion there was a motion by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Britts to refer the matter of nonconforming uses to the City Attorney for review and report at the August 18 City Council meeting. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against, none. The motion passed unanimously. Planning Commission The Director of Planning and Inspection next introduced Application No. 75019 Planning Commission Application No. 75019 submitted by (Cynthia Pierce) Cynthis Pierce of 3313 Lawrence Road. He stated that the applicant proposed a single -chair beauty shop in her basement. He noted that there was adequate parking and that the applicant had been informed of the code requirements regarding direct access, He then reviewed the minutes of the July 1.0, 1975 meeting at which time the application was considered, Mayor Cohen next recognized the applicant, Cynthia Pierce. She noted that she had nothing further to add to the appli- cation. Mayor Cohen then opened the meeting up to notified property owners. He recognized Mrs. Janasz of 3312 Lawrence Road. Mrs, Janasz indicated that she had no opposition to the request and, in fact, was in favor of it. -3- 7 -21 -75 Following further discussion there was a motion by Action Approving Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Britts to Planning Commission approve Planning Commission Application No. 75019 Application No. 75019 submitted by Cynthia Pierce subject to the following ( Cynthis Pierce) conditions: 1. The permit shall be issued to the applicant as operator and shall be nontransferable. 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. Hours of operation shall be: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 5. The application shall be subject to annual review to assure compliance with the above requirements. Voting in favor were- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Fritts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The next item considered was that of Planning Commission Planning Commission Application No. 75021 submitted by Rauenhorst Corporation. Application No. 75021 The Director of Planning and Inspection explained that the (Rauenhorst Corp.) applicant was seeking site and building plan approval for a speculative industrial building to be located on the site southerly of Shingle Creek Parkway and the City maintenance garage and easterly of the Shingle Creek greenstrip. He stated that the first phase of the two -phase project on the approximately 15 acre site consisted of a 122 ® 400 sq. ft. building and that the proposed tenant was the Metropolitan Transit Commission, which intended to establish a north- west area bus service facility. He next reviewed the Planning Commission minutes of July 17, 1975 regarding this application. He stated that there would be extensive berming between the greenstrip and the proposed development. Councilman Jensen inquired as to the ingress and egress capabilities. The Director of Planning and Inspection noted that at this time the only usable route into the Industrial Park would be via 65th Avenue. A brief discussion ensued relative to the noise generation of the heavy bus traffic on 65th Avenue. The Director of Planning and Inspection next reviewed the site plans, noting that the applicant had provided area for adequate parking but at the present time there was only one access point comprehended on the east side. He stated that the parking lot would serve as an internal roadway until phase two addition would be accomplished. Councilman Jensen inquired as to the storage of buses outside. The Director of Planning and Inspection stated that the applicant had been made aware of the ordinance requirements and that there would be no outside storage allowed. Councilman Kuefler inquired as to the generation of traffic through residential areas when Shingle Creek Parkway is completed. The City 7 -21 -75 -4- Manager responsed by noting that the bulk of the traffic would be down Shingle Creek Parkway to the freeway. The Director of Planning and Inspection next reviewed the fuel storage capabilities, blacktopping and landscaping. Mayor Cohen next recognized Les Blum of Rauenhorst Corporation. Councilman Jensen inquired as to the lease agreement with the MTC and whether or not the property would be generating property taxes at this time. Mr. Blum noted that the lease was for three years with the MTC and that during the lease period the parcel would be subject to property tax Mayor Cohen then recognized Mr. Bill Graham of the MTC. Mr. Graham reviewed a traffic flow map of the bus traffic that would be generated from the garage site. He stated that there would be approximately 125 buses serviced at this garage with a projection of somewhere between two and three hundred within five years. Councilman Jensen inquired as to the possibility of improved service for the Brooklyn Center area as a result of this garage. Mr. Graham noted that studies were now being conducted to improve the east -west service and that there was a very good possibility of increased service levels because of the bus traffic that would be generated in the area. Councilman Fignar inquired as to the con- struction timetable. Mr. Graham noted that they hoped to be in the building by November .1 . Action Approving Following further discussion there was a motion by Planning Commission Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Britts to Application No. 75021 approve Planning Commission Application No. 75021 (Rauenhorst Corporation) subject to the following conditions: 1 . Building plans are subject to favorable review by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes, prior to the .issuance of permits 2. Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject to favorable review by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 3o A performance agreement and financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted to assure completion of approved site improvements. 4. All roof top mechanical equipment shall be appro- priately screened so to be aesthetically compatible with the structure. 5. Installation of certain parking stalls as indicated on the approved site and building plans may be deferred until deemed necessary by the City Council, providing such deferred areas are developed, landscaped, and maintained in accordance with the approved site plans and ordinance requirements. 6. The subject parcel shall be subdivided according to the requirements of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances by either platting or registered land survey. -5- 7 -21 -75 7. Required installation of permanent B -612 type curb and gutter at the southerly end of the east and west internal driveways may be deferred for three years, pending the development of the southerly portion of the parcel subject to the following conditions: a. Notwithstanding the above condition, the City may require the installation of permanent B -612 curb and gutter at any earlier time that may be necessary. b. During the interim period, temporary bituminous curb and gutter will be installed at the southerly end of the east and west internal driveways as indicated on the approved plans. c. If during this period of time the adjacent area should develop with a plan that would not require curb and gutter and the City approved that plan, the City could waive the curb requirements in these areas. 8. Any above ground or below grade storage of liquid fuels or chemicals shall be restricted to the easterly one -third of the site. 9. Outside storage and maintenance of equipment is expressly prohibited. 10. With respect to the drainage culvert extending under the west berm a discharge point settling base and design shall be approved 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 then noted that the rear lot lines of the parcel had not been specifically designated at this time pending submission of subdivision documents. He noted that placement of this line would affect future developa- bility of the remaining parcels. The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 9:35 p.m. Recess and resumed at 10:00 p.m. The City Manager next reviewed the progress of the Apartment apartment licensing. He noted that there was a list of Licensing 22 licenses submitted to the City Council for approval and that the respective applicants had been notified of this item on the agenda. The Director of Planning and Inspection then reviewed a map depicting each of the 22 complexes describing the number of buildings, number of units, and the related fee for each. He noted that the inspectors had encountered relatively few violations in conducting their inspections Mayor Cohen invited comment from the applicants present, no comment coming forth. 7 -21 -75 -6- Apartment Licenses Following further discussion there was a motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Britts to approve the apartment licenses. RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE Don & Phyllis Trainor 5500 Bryant Ave. N. Norman Chazin 5511 -21 Humboldt Ave. N. Gary Scherber 5800 5830 Logan Ave. N. Harold & Howard Swanson 7230 -50 Lyndale Ave. N. Norman Chazin Four Court Apts. Richard & Edwin Kauffmann 5301 -05 Russell Ave. N. Stuart Corp. Shingle Creek Tower Edward Doll 1201 - 57th Ave . N. Jacob & Bonita Heinonen 1107 - 57th Ave. N. Irvin & Ruth Schloff 4819 Azelia Ave. N. Boyer Palmer 6101 Beard Ave. N. Richard E. Gunderson 6109 -11 -13 Beard Ave. N. Mike J. Elnicky & Robert A. Tombers 7015, 7021 Brooklyn Blvd. Roger C. Patton 5240 Drew Ave. N. Amos Levang 4100 Lakebreeze LeRay & Keith Mortensen 4110 Lakebreeze Robert & Doris Schake 4200 Lakebreeze Robert & Doris Schake 4204 Lakebreeze Thomas McCauley 4216 Lakebreeze Donald Sobania 3701 - 47th Ave. N. Donald Wilson. & Michale Boyle 3713 - 47th Ave. N. Lucille H. Hanggi 3725 47th Ave. N. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Consideration of The City Manager introduced the next item of business, Rezoning Action in that of considering a Planning Commission resolution Brooklyn Park at regarding consideration of rezoning action in Brooklyn 73rd &Lyndale Park at 73rd and Lyndale Avenues North. The Director Avenues North of Planning and Inspection reviewed the Planning Commission action noting that at the July 10 meeting the Planning Commission urged disapproval of rezoning this parcel to B -1 , limited business. He stated that this was similar to an earlier request regarding this same parcel except that the earlier request comprehended B3, general business rezoning. Following a brief discussion relative to the resolution there was a motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Jensen to direct the City Manager to forward Planning Commission Resolution No. 75 -5 to the Brooklyn Park Planning Commission and City Council and to the Anoka- Hennepin School District Board. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution NO. 75 -133 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) -7- 7 -21 -75 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 resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 75-134 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) 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. 75-135 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. Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and RESOLUTION moved its adoption: NO. 75-136 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 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. 75-137 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: n9ne, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 7-21-75 -8- RESOLUTION Member Tony K- deiler introduced the following resolution NO. 75 -138 and 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. RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution NO. 75 -139 and 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. RESOLUTION Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and NO. 75 -140 moved its adoption: 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 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 -141 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) 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 Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution NO. 75 -142 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) 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. -g- 7 -21 -75 Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and RESOLUTION moved its adoption: NO. 75-143 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. Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 75-144 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. Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and RESOLUTION moved its adoption: NO. 75-145 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 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 Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption- NO. 75-146 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 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 resolution RESOLUTION and moved its adoption: NO. 75-147 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. 7-21-75 -10- RESOLUTION Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and NO. 75 -148 moved its adoption.- 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 Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill F gear and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same- none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. ORDINANCE Member Maurice Britts introduced the following ordinance NO. 75 -9 and moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34 AND CHAPTER 35 REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF 1 PFAMILY" THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 34 -110 and Section 35 -900 are hereby amended, in part, to read as follows: - An f h win definitions shall Family y o the following io 1 apply: 2) Group or foster care of not more than [five (5)] sip (6) wards or clients by an authorized person or persons, related by blood, marriage, or adoption together with his or their domestic servants or grat uitous guests, all maintaining a common household in a dwelling unit approved and certified by the appropriate public agency; Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon thirty (30) days following its legal publication. Adopted this 21st day of July, 1975. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance 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 ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. Chamber of Commerce The City Manager neat reviewed a resolution from the Request Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce urging acquisition by the City of Brooklyn Park of approximately 80 acres in the north Palmer Lake Basin and urging cooperation between the Cities of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center for plans for development of this parcel. He noted that the Chamber of Commerce is concerned for the acquisition of the remaining land in Brooklyn Park so as to maintain continuity of this natural area. He recommended that the resolution be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission for consideration and to the Conservation Commission as an information matter. -11- 7 -21 -75 Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Kuefler acknowledging receipt of the Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce resolution and directing referral of said resolution to the Park and Recreation Commission for consideration and the Conservation Commission as an informational matter. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The City Manager next noted that he was in the process of Park Policy contacting park policy consultants as discussed at the Plan Assistance July 7, 1975 City Council meeting. He noted that upon closer examination, an approximation of the cost of this assistance would be about $3,000. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Licenses Fignar to approve the following licenses: GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE LICENSE Ace Solid Waste Management 3118 - 162 Lane N.W. Allied Disposal Service 3714 Girard Ave. N. Atlas Disposal Service 228 Master Street Bergstrom Trucking Service 6509 - 76th Ave. N. Blueboy Service, Inc. 2151 - 159th Lane Countrywide Sanitation Box 46, Montrose Dick's Sanitary Service 4412 - 65th Ave. N. Edina Morningside Sanitation Route 1 , Gypsy Lane Elvine Rubbish Service 5916 Garwood Road G & H Sanitation, Inc. Gypsy Lane Gordon Rendering 19 N. E. 14th St. Hilger Transfer Co. 6721 - 59th Ave. N. LeRoy Johnson 125 Bunker Blvd. Krone Garbage Service Box 221, Rockford Oscar's Rubbish Service 5715 Hampshire Ave. N. Maroney's Service Route 3, Box 30A Mengelkoch Co. 119 N.E. 14th St. Metro Refuse 9337 - 3rd Ave. S. Minneapolis Hide and Tallow P.O. Box 2547 Modern Services, Inc. P.O. Box 4445 Peikert Sanitation Route 2, Monticello Robbinsdale Transfer Co. 4004 West Broadway D. Shobe and Sons 3621 - 85th Ave. N. W & W Company 1600 Oregon Ave. S. Walters Disposal 2830 - 101st Ave. N.E. Art William & Son 51 - 28th Ave. N. Woodlake Sanitation Service 4000 Hamel Road ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE National Farmer's Org. Glenwood City, WI July 11 , 1975 July 26, 1975 August 2, 1975 August 9, 1975 St. Alphonsus Fun Fair 7025 Halifax Ave. N. TEMPORARY ON-SALE NONINTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE St. Alphonsus Fun Fair 7025 Halifax Ave. N. BINGO LICENSE I St. Alpbonsus Fun Fair 7025 Halifax Ave. N. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. 7-21-75 -12- Levy Limit Changes The City Manager next reviewed changes in levy limit laws that would greatly affect the City of Brooklyn Center. He noted that through the process of a hearing before the Levy Limit Review Board, a one time adjustment in the levy limit base is possible for those municipalities which con- tributed surplus in lieu of taxing in the base year of 1971. He stated that this provision could possibly account for an additional $300 in levy limit base and that he had proceeded in requesting a hearing before the Review Board. Expansion of CETA The City Manager next reviewed the expansion of the Program Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA). He stated that he had been contacted by Hennepin County regarding an additional amount of some $60,000 to be used under this program in a similar manner as the existing four positions. He stated that the program would extend through June 30, 1976 and that the existing positions world also be continued through that time and would be funded outside of the proposed $60,000 entitlement. He noted that the $60,000 would also have to cover benefits paid to these employees. A brief discussion ensued relative to the CETA program. Councilman Kuefler inquired as to the possibility of full employment at the termination of the program. The City Manager noted that in some areas there were possibilities of extended employment if vacancies occurred in permanent positions. Councilman Britts commented that he felt the CETA employees could be used for an in -house study regarding the park policy planning in lieu of the proposed $3, 000 expenditure for a consultant. The City Manager responded by stating that the matters of time and skill level would make this difficult to do. Councilman Jensen noted that he felt that park policy planning should not be delayed any longer and urged the City Manager to proceed in the manner previously indicated by the City Council. Mayor Cohen then recognized Mrs. Hollehbeck of 5`406 Bryant Avenue North. Mrs. Hollenbeck expressed a con- cern for the fencing around Bellvue Park. She stated that softballs and baseballs frequently end up'in her garden because of the low fence in this area. Mayor Cohen noted that her concern would be referred to the City Manager and staff for review. Councilman Kuefler next reviewed the entire park planning policy program and the need for moving expeditiously in that direction. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to the park development program. Mayor Cohen stated that he felt a $3, 000 expenditure for park policy decisions would be a worthwhile expenditure in developing guidelines for development of the parks. RESOLUTION Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution NO. 75 -149 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION OF JUDGE DOUGLAS K. AMDAHL -13- 7 -21 -75 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. Councilman Britts noted that he would not be present at Meeting the next Council meeting. Attendance Motion by Councilman Fignar and seconded by Councilman Adjournment Jensen to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 11:35 p.m. Clerk —7 ? " Mayor 7 -21 -75 -14-