HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 09-08 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY 01'
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
SEPTEMBER 8, 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 po rno
Roll Call Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Jensen, Kuefler, and Fignar. Also
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present were City Manager Donald Poss, Director of 1
Paul Holmlund, Director of Public Works James Me.
Director of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere,
Attorney Richard Schieffer, and Administrative Assistants,
Ron 'Warren and fames Lacina.
Mayor Cohen noted that Councilman Britts requested and is
excused for part of the meeting.
Invocation The invocation was offered by Reverend Bu.bna of the
Northbrook Alliance Church.
Approval of Minutes The City Manager recommended a correction to the
8-18-75 noting that an apartment license for Sigmund Bona was,
inadvertently left off the draft minutes that were distribalam!d
to the Council prior to the meeting.
Motion by Councilman Fignar, seconded by
Jensen to approve the minutes as corrected. Voting,
were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar an,d
Jensen, Voting against: none. The motion passer!
mously.
1976 Budget The City Manager next stated that pursuant to the
Presentation provisions of Section 7.06 of the City Charter he wa��
formally presenting the proposed 1976 City Budget t t
City Council. He recommended that the Council
ledge receipt of the Budget and defer discussion on 1,t
completion of the regular business on the agenda.
Motion by Councilman Kuefler, seconded by Councilman
Jensen to acknowledge receipt of the Manager's proposed
1976 General Fund Budget and to defer the Budget
until later in the meeting. Voting in favor were: Mayor
Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Votinq
against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
Final Plat Approval Motion by Councilman Jensen. and seconded by. Council :nau '
Fred Nelson Addition Fignar to approve the final plat of the Fred Nelson Addition
subject to the following conditions:
1. The final plat is subject to review by the City
Engineer.
2. The final plat is subject to the requirements of
Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances.
3. The dimensions of the north property line of the
new lot shall be 115 feet and the dimensions of
the south property line of the new lot shall be
105 feet, thereby creating an average lot depth
of 110 feet.
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Voting in favor were.- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler,
Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion
passed unanimously.
Motion by Councilman Fignar, seconded by Councilman Final Plat Approval
Kuefler to approve the final plat for Dale & Davies First Dale & Davies
Addition subject to the following conditions.- First Addition
I o Final plat shall be subject to the requirements
of 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 Kuefler,
Fignar and Jensen.. Voting against.- none. The motion
pa z sed u,inanirnously .
Motion by Councilman Kuefler seconded by Councilman R.L.S. Approval
Jensen to approve an R.L.S. submitted by LeRoy Smith
subject to the following conditions.-
1. Final Registered Land Survey is subject to the
require.rents of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances.
2. The final Registered Land Survey is subject to
review by the City Engineer.
3. Final Registered Land Survey shall comprehend
the inclusion of Lot 3 and the westerly portion
of Cutlet I Dale's Twin Lake Addition.
V ino I n favor were.- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler,
Fignar and ,Jensen. Voting against.- none. The motion
MctiEjn by Cc nn :dlman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Declaration of
K k�flet tc) '.zlara an obsolete portable megaphone and an Surplus Property
u )lete f ,osball table as surplus equipment to be disposed
()f at the City a Tction on. September 20, 1975. Voting in
fr - w� r - Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and
Vot'.'ng agaiinst, none. The motion passed unani-
M, nicer Fign r introduced the following resolution and RESOLUTION
it, adoption: NO. 75 -173
R "SOLI . IC-N PRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND
APPRECIATTONT FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF
MR. ROBERT HARVEY
for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was
1. 's c(dr, �d by member Robert Jensen, and upon vote being
fine, following voted in favor thereof, Philip
Coli�'E-n, T C)n�`Y Klefler, Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen; and the
fc-,11owing vote against the same.- none, whereupon said
was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION
and moved .its. adoption, NO. 75 -174
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND
APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF
MS. PENNY ROBERTS
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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, 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. 75-175 and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND
APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF
MRS. SHIRLEY KOESTLER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolut"'.cn was
duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vo"Z� beilng
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof, 1 '11.�"p
Cohen, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen; - diTld
the following voted against the same: none-, where-upon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following rest] -.1tion
NO. 75-176 and MOVPd its adoption:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND
APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICEE OF
MR. JAMES BRENNY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing re_s,-,11
duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upo.
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof"
Cohen, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar and Robert jenseD,,
the following voted against the same: none,
said resolution was declared duly passed and ado,.('.
RESOLUTION Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following rear lit %�
NO. 75-177 and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PII0 ('C"LOR
PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
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, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar and Robert
and the following voted against the same: none, wlrere pan
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopt
RESOLUTION Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution
NO. 75-178 and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY C,11Y)
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, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen;
and the following voted against the same: none, where-
upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution
NO. 75-179 and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CI'T'Y}
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The m6 , tlon for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was
dtily seconded by member Bill Fignar and upon vote being
taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Philip
Coen, 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 -180
RESOLUTTON DIRECTING PAYMENT TO THE HENNEPIN
DISTRICT COURT FOR FINAL DISPOSITION OF CONTRACT
1973 -F
The mot cza for the adoption of the foregoing resolution
was dj.1y seconded by member Bill Fignar, and upon vote
be.`i g ta_Em thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
P' iIJ.p Cohen, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar and Robert Jensen;
and th ") fodlowing voted against the same: none, where -
apc r, .sa °,d rE ss lution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Ma°�csr Cc hen stated that the annual special assessment Annual Special
hear r: was Q heduled for 8 :00 p.m. and briefly reviewed Assessment
Llha prc.Fcedure that would be followed. He stated that the Hearings
D .rectc r cf Public Works would present the projects, the
Cc cil wr -;a d comment relative to them, and that the
h art.: F.1 w , _Jd then be opened to the notified property owners.
Tf D .rec tc. r of Public Works then proceeded with a brief
r;F� iew f # the special assessment policies, commenting that
t , int, :, , reyt rate for special assessments had been set at
8`Xo c c,vnpco <.nded annually
The Dir y :toy of Public Works introduced Water Main Water Maim
Pr ject No. 1974-11. Mayor Cohen noted that Improvement
thvn ..r:;t f_`.ad r .rty owners were not present to speak either Project No. 1.974 -u 1
l;F_ r ; r a g a - th,; - propcjsed assessment.
Mo or, by Fignar, seconded by Councilman
t, C.1 7e -�he viblic hearing on the assessment for
Water M &In Improvement project No. 1974 -11. Voting in
fa (_r w r - Mai ( Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and
en G '° ct �`, aga`n..,t° none. The motion passed unani-
hearing introduced was Street Surfacing Street Surfacing
r rc; ect No . 19 74 -12 . Mayor Cohen noted that Improvement
t _ - m-c"perty owners -m- "pert were not present to speak either Project No. 1974 -12
: _ r (r a M< - "ne proposed assessment.
Mc� _ i ') Kuefler and seconded by Councilman
w %ti t( rr the public hearing on the assessment for
Improvement Project No. 1974 -12. Voting
r �x r - Mayc)r Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar
ar;ai,nst: none. The motion passed
r D:!r ,c t%r of pc blic Works next reviewed Water Main Water Main
Irr-v�� F =gut project No. 1974-21. Mayor Cohen noted that Improvement
"h nc�t d property owners were not present to speak either Project No. 1974 -21
for r aqa =ac_t the proposed assessment.
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Motion by Councilman Fignar, seconded by Councilman
Kuefler to close the public hearing on the assessment for
Water Main Improvement Project No. 1974-21. Voting in
favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar
and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed
unanimously.
Street Surfacing The next project considered was Street Surfacing Improvement
Improvement Project No. 1974-22. Mayor Cohen noted that the notified
Project No. 1974-22 property owners were not present to speak either for or
against the proposed assessment.
Motion by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilmnan,
Kuefler to close the public hearing on Street Surfac1-
Improvement Project No. 1974-22. Voting in favor w�,
Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and
Voting against- none. The motion passed unanimot
Storm Sewer The Director of Puliic Works next reviewed Storm Sew-- r
Improvement Improvement Project No. 1974-23. Mayor Cohen noted
Project No. 1974-23 that the notified property owners were not present t 'peak
either for or against the proposed assessment.
Motion by Councilman Kuefler, seconded by Cou.nc1'--'
Fignar to close the public hearing on Storm Sewer
ment Project I
o. 1974-23. Voting in favor were:
Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen . �
against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
Street Restoration The Director of Public Works next reviewed Street
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Improvement Project Restoration Improvement Project No. 1973-32. M,;v\
No. 1973-32 Cohen recognized Mr. Paul Rossow representing tl
properties at 800 and 711 - 69th Avenue North. 'Tv, .
questioned the need for the water main project
tually necessitated the street restoration project.
stated that he felt the restoration portion of the st=n�•�'-
project could be paid for from State aid or County
The Director of Public Works briefly reviewed the
the water main improvement project. He noted Chat
of the affected property owners signed the petition fc-'
water main and that there were property owners who we 4e
out of water at the time the project commenced. Tho
Director of Public Works further explained that State aid
monies could only be used for streets that were built 0,,
certain standards and not usable for restoration projts
of existing streets.
Mayor Cohen next recognized Mr. Obray Clerec of 420 -
69th Avenue North. Mr. Clerec also stated his concer'a for
the water main project and ultimately the street restoration
improvement project. A brief discussion ensued relative to
the State aid funds and possible use of them for street
restoration projects. The City Attorney commented that
even if State aid funds were available it still does not alter
the City ability and established policy to assess for th,e
project. Mayor Cohen then recognized Mr. Clerec again.
Mr. Clerec noted a concern for the depth of the water inain
and the increased construction costs. Councilman Fignar
inquired ;39 to the equalization of rates regardless of the
depth of the main. The Director of Public Works responded
by noting that the assessment is based on the unit cost
regardless of the depth.
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Myer Cohen next recognized the resident of 421 - 69th
Averse North. This resident inquired as to the reasons
for two saparate assessment hearings regarding the water
main Improvement project which was completed last year
and the street restoration project which was completed
this year. The Director of Public Works responded that
the projects are separate improvements and must be
a,-sos „d on a separate basis. He commented that it is
not, —uncommon for improvement projects regarding street
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r�storation and underground utilities to be assessed in
different years by the very nature of the completion schedules.
Follro wing further discussion there was a motion by Councilman
I'ignar, seccndad by Councilman Jensen to close the public
hearing on Street Restoration Improvement Project No. 1973 -32.
in favor were, Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler,
r i nar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed
Iii r� �xt prc iect (co sidered was Street Surfacing Improvement Street Surfacing
Prn -No. 1973 -37. Mayor Cohen noted that the notified Improvement
pr )perty (, were not present to speak either for or Project Igo. 1973 -37
a s m t ¢ rte proposed assessment.
Motic -:n by Govnm- limn Jensen, seconded by Councilman
K �e i r t «j, ci we the p`ablic hearing on Street Surfacing
i pro�z� ent Project No. 1973 -37. Voting in favor were:
Mayor Corien, Councilmen Kuefler Fignar and Jensen.
% ,nq aga,�n t° none, The motion passed unanimously.
The D`Irectcr of P:�blic Works next introduced Water Main Water Main
i n�pr� ent Project No. 1974 -34. Mayor Cohen recognized Improvement
Mr. Mi Dahrn;�ru., 6742 Scott Avenue. Mr. Dahmen questioned Project No. 1974-34
4 ' h e wurk rb of the street repairing on the corner of 68th
,d S tt. He nr, t -ed that there seemed to be a water puddle
it is pr6U <�t area. Mayor Cohen responded that this concern
wa y,(_ t r :1._r K,rry o the water maim improvement project but
a° ,at . t w - ; e brr aught to the attention of the Director of
Wc. k :, . The Director of Public Works stated that this
w : �-T do ncommon occurrence in cases where blacktop
s r -r w: r ; „ t in without curbs, especially in flat areas
a s J .!,_, pro ii ect area. He stated that this problem would
M ,,, r C �`' n next recognized Mr. Steve Nelson of 6731 Scott.
Mr. "ea , -n as to whether the contracts that were let
r u C t,r w,�r re open end contracts and if the City would be
dF g t da i it lshi -ng work from the yards to the streets. The
Works responded that the contracts were
. "'x, d o ,: contracts and that part of the contract would involve
u it r `nq t"h '.,'ands to meet the streets. Mayor Cohen next
rr_ = re ident of 6806 Scott who questioned carrying
over from one year to the next and the possible
Cr ingo . a - . The Director of Public Works responded that
.nvolved would be the amount of interest and
c r,tracts that were completed approximately
toy q f,� prior to the hearing were assessed for the next
y°ar.
Couu�Wl,1 an To-n.3-en inquired as to the alleged deficiencies in
the c,-,' truct on gt,ality. . The Director of Public Works stated
that -he City golds performance bonds to rectify any deficiencies
for one year after the completion of the project.
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Following further discussion there was a motion by
Councilman Kuefler, seconded by Councilman Fignar to
close the public hearing on Water Main Improvement
Project No. 1974-34. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohan,
Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against:
none. The motion passed unanimously.
Water Main The next project considered was Water Main Improve rront
Improvement Project No. 1974-17. Mayor Cohen noted that the nct",fied
Project No. 1974-17 property owners were not present to speak either for or
against the proposed assessments.
Motion by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Coun�
Fignar to close the public hearing on Water Main 1-1)": 'J
ment Project No. 1974-17. Voting in favor were-
Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Vcjt'Ln,,-
against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
Sanitary Sewer The Director of Public Works next reviewed Sanita, Sewer
Improvement Improvement Project No. 1974-18. Mayor Cohen noted
Project No. 1974-18 that the notified property owners were not present t, �Z
either for or against the assessment.
Motion by Councilman Fignar, seconded by Coun,dilrma-
Kuefler to close the public hearing on Sanitary Sewer
ImProvemcrit . 1974-18. Voting in favor wer-
Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and
Voting against- none. The motion passed unanft
Storm Sewer The Director of Public Works next reviewed
Improvement Improvement Project No. 1974-19. He rev,Jawec
Project No. 1974-19 parency of the area, noting the drainage area affl,"-'-'
He commented to the change from the hearing est:a,;
the actual assessment and noted that there is an
storm sewer through a portion of the drainage area
this storm sewer would be inadequate to s erve t!
when development occurs. A brief discussion. ens I T
relative to this improvement project.
Mayor Cohen recognized Mr. Paul Rossow represen
properties of 711 and 800 - 69th Avenue North. Mr.
stated that he does not feel he should be assesse(. for
storm sewer improvement project because of the
drainage that was provided for by the existing in piac',:,--,
private storm sewer. He stated that he felt the
project was constructed only to serve the whims of
developer to the south of 68th Avenue North. The
of Public Works responded that the project was neo
for this property to be developed to the highest and 1'�-e
use. Mayor Cohen next recognized Mrs. Melba EvQe a�,
of 711 - 69th Avenue North. Mrs. Evenson stated he,�
objection to the assessment for the project to the effect
that she did not feel the project was necessary to drain
her parcels in the project area and that she had no iritention
of selling her property at this time. She also commented
that she did not feel the drainage provided by the storm
sewer improvement project benefited her properties and,
therefore, could not be assessed to them. The City
Attorney commented that in order for the parcel to be
developed to -i+--- highest and best use a storm sewer wa�.
needed and that in this sense it benefited the property.
He also stated that it would be impossible to develop public
utilities on little pieces at a time and that orderly dev'elap-
and projected uses logically included improvement projects
such as this.
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FG11owing further discussion there was a motion by
Councilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman Kuefler to
close th°e public hearing on Storm Sewer Improvement
Project No, 1974 -19. Voting in favor were: Mayor
Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting
against, none. The motion passed unanimously.
The Director of Public Works next reviewed Street Base Street Base and
and Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1974 -5. Mayor Surfacing Improvement
Cohen noted that none of the notified property owners Project No. 1974 -5
were present to speak either for or against the assess -
m,ent.
Motion by Councilman Fignar, seconded by Councilman
Jensen t€ close the public hearing on Street Base and
Surfac,inlg Project No. 1974 -5. Voting in favor were:
Mayc;r Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen.
Voting again; to none. The motion passed unanimously.
The next, pro, "ect considered was that of Curb & Gutter Curb & Gutter
Improvement Project No. 1974 -6. Mayor Cohen noted Improvement
that none (;f t1he notified property owners were present to Project No. 1974 -6
speak eith�r for or against the assessment.
Mf t on by CFA ano: '.lman Kuefler, seconded by Councilman
Figs ar t( clo-se the public hearing on Curb & Gutter
Improvement Project No. 1.974 -6. Voting in favor were:
Mayor Cc hen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen.
Vfotinq agalne t� none. The motion passed unanimously.
The next prodec;t considered was that of Water Main Water Main
fmprovE� ment Pno,- t No. 1974-1. Mayor Cohen noted Improvement
t ai n e x?c titied property owners were present Project Nor. 1974
eit"er to peat for or against the project.
Mo e-n by CuTMcilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman
16 see the public hearing on Water Main
Ii pro, t PrL ,jecot No. 1974 -1. Voting in favor were:
X3 -or CF °t, Coua�cilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen.
t':n n(- The motion passed unanimously.
The Direct of Public Works next introduced Sanitary Sewer Sanitary Sewer
ImProvGmern Prc)jeot No. 1974 -2. Mayor Cohen noted that Improvement
c ' t r "'fi d property owners were present to speak Project, No. 1974 -2
YJ c;r a '"t, i ssessment.
M .F�:�c �r CE ncilman Fignar, seconded by Councilman
Kuleffer t l :_; the public hearing on Sanitary Sewer
PrF j'ect No, 1974 -2 . Voting in favor were:
Mav r ;oft -r', C c9 ncilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen.
n c =e. The motion passed unanimously.
1'h Dire �r of Public Works next reviewed Storm Sewer Storm Sewer
-ct No. 19 74-3. Mayor Cohen noted that Improvement
t -e ' property owners were present to speak Project No. 1974 -3
*� r cr .gig ._..= Cie assessment.
Moti by Cc ncilman Kuefler, seconded by Councilman
c'o,e the public hearing on Storm Sewer Improvement
Pu jec Nei. 19 -74 - 3. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen,
Coy mcilrren Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against:
none. The motion passed unanimously.
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Street Grading, Base The next project considered was Street Grading, Base &
& Surfacing Project Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1974-4. Mayor Cohen
No. 1974-4 noted that none of the notified property owners were
present to speak for or against the assessment.
Motion by Councilman Kuefler, seconded by Counc.ilnziazl
Fignar to close the public hearing on Street Grading, Ba e
& Surfacing Project No. 1974-4. Voting in favor were.-
Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unaninicu,'-Alty.
Curb & Gutter The Director of Public Works next reviewed Curb &
Improvement Improvement Project No. 1974-14. Mayor Cohen,
Project No. 1974-14 none of the notified property owners were present
either for or against the assessment.
Motion by Councilman Jensen, seconded by Coin
Fignar to close the public hearing on Curb & Gutty.i
Improvement Project No. 1974-14. Voting in fava. fy
Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and
Voting against: none. The motion passed
Water Main The next project considered was Water Main Impr
Improvement Project No. 1974-7. Mayor Cohen noted that nane,
Project No. 1974-7 property owners were present to speak either for or
the project.
Motion by Councilman Fignar, seconded by Cou.
Kuefler to close the public hearing on Water Main 7`1
ment Project No. 1974-7. Voting in favor were.-
Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen.
against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
Sanitary Sewer The Director of Public Works next reviewed Sanl't'
Improvement Improvement Project No. 1974-8. Mayor Cohen -n:":
Project No. 1974-8 none of the notified property owners were presen.t
for or against the project.
Motion by Councilman Kuefler, seconded by
Jensen to close the public hearing on Sanitary Sew - ---.r
Improvement Project No. 1974-8. Voting in favor
Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jer
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimo�.,
Storm Sewer The Director of Public Works next introduced Storms
Improvement Improvement Project No. 1974-9. Mayor Cohen no A`
Project No. 1974-9 none of the notified property owners were present
either for or against the project.
Motion by Councilmen Fignar, seconded by
Jensen to close the public hearing on Storm Sewer 1-4--Iove-
ment Project No. 1974-9. Voting in favor were:
Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen.
against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
Street Grading, Base The next project considered was Street Grading, Bas &
& Surfacing Improvement Surfacing Project No. 1974-10. Mayor Cohen noted that
Project No. 1974-10 none of the notified property owners were present tc speak
either for or against the assessment.
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Motion by Councilman Kuefler, seconded by Councilman
Jensen to close the public hearing on Street Grading, Base
& Surfacing Project No. 1974 -10. Voting in favor were:
Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen.
Voting aga.insto vane. The motion passed unanimously.
The Director of Public Works next reviewed Bridge Bridge Improvement I
Improvement Project No. 1972-20. Mayor Cohen noted that Project No. 1972 -20
notified property owners were not present to speak either
for or against the assessment,
Motion by Councilman Fignar, seconded by Councilman
Kuefler to c1Gt se the public hearing on Bridge Improvement
Project No. 1972 -20. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen,
Co n.cilrnen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against:
none. The mot. -ion passed unanimously.
The next project considered was deferred Water Improvement Deferred Water
Project No. 1964-1. Mayor Cohen noted that the notified Improvement
property ownens were not present to speak either for or Project No. 1964 -1
ago nst the assessment.
Motion n by Cf z ncil°nan Fignar, seconded by Councilman
Kuefler to close the, public hearing on deferred Water
Improve° tint Project No. 1964 -1 . Voting in favor were:
Mayor Cohen, Ca acilmen Kuefler, Fiqnar an I T
VVot:' g against, none. The motion passed unanimously.
the Director of Pt blic Works next reviewed public utilities Public Utilities
water h Eps e Mayor Cohen noted that notified property Water Hookups
o,wr oen w l;re nc)t present to speak either for or against the
PraPosed ass ssrnent.
Motion by CF uz , cihnan Jensen, seconded by Councilman
Fig ,ar to close the public hearing on assessment of public
2 t 1„as water hookalps. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen,
Cr lr t r K efler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against:
'e. T c „gig gassed :unanimously.
Th� next ccar - Ldered was that of the assessment for Sanitary Sewer
. <an gar w r cu nections . Mayor Cohen noted that none Connections
of the Y t.e : property owners were present to speak either
aC -- cilman Jensen, seconded by Councilman
Kcieff er t c l,, the public hearing on sanitary sewer
Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen,
Cc ,l.l N rr K filer, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against:
Th ;, rn -'on passed unanimously.
The Dare ctor c,f Public Works reviewed sanitary sewer Sewer Installation
h Olkups . Mayor Cohen noted that none of the
r Fy k x prep arty cwners were present to speak either for
cr aga° t ti ae sessment.
Mod u ,.,�� 'by Cc nel"Inan Fignar, seconded by Councilman
K` . !fier clr se the public hearing on the assessment for
public util tle„ sanitary sewer installation. Voting in favor
were. Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen.
VotLing against, none. The motion passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolut and
NO. 75-181 moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR WATER MAI','
IMPROVEMENTS 1974-1, 1974-7, 1974-11, 1974-17,
1974-21 AND 1974-34; AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
1974-2, 1974-8 AND 1974-18; AND STORM SEWER IMPROVE-
MENTS 1974-3, 1974-9, 1974-19, and 1974-23; AND
BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT 1972-20; AND STREET RESTORATION
IMPROVEMENT 1973-32; AND STREET SURFACING TIMPROVI-
MENTS 1973-37, 1974-12, 1974-22; AND GRADING, BASE
AND SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS 1974-4 AND 1974-1 G, AND
BASE AND SURFACING IMPROVEMENT 1974-5; AND CIURB
; AI-,
AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS 1974-6 AND 1974-14, AN'
DEFERRED WATER 75; AND PUBLIC UTILITIES WATER
HOOKUPS; AND SEWER CONNECTIONS; AND SEWER
INSTALLATION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing
duly seconded by member Robert Jensen, and upcxn,
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor tl:-
Philip Cohen, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar and Rob�rl.
and the following voted against the same: none,
upon said resolution was declared duly passed an,`
Recess The Brookl� n Center City Council recessed at 9:41"'
and resumed at 10:00 p.m.
Planning Commission The next item of business on the agenda was Pia
Application No. 75030 Commission Application No. 75030. The Direct_'.'
(Steve Nelson) Planning and Inspection proceeded with a review c
Planning Commission minutes of the August 28,
meeting at which time the application was first c-.1
He noted that the applicant, Mr. Steve Nelson, .10
of Lynbrook Bowl, was seeking approval of a
permit for the existing day care facility at Harr;~
Methodist Church located at 5452 Dupont AvenuK
He stated that the facility is intended to provide
children of mothers using the bowling establisher e:
programs. He explained that the children are left
facility and then picked up by the parents. He
that at times there has been a parking problem in this,
and that some of the customers have double Parked
parked in no parking zones. He stated that this
was addressed to by the Planning Commission and
Mr. Marvin Nelson indicated he would attempt to rest �2I
the problem.
Mayor Cohen next recognized Mr. Marvin Nelson
senting the applicant. Mr. Nelson stated that he
contacted the mothers who leave their children off at trd
day care center and notified them of the parking
Mayor Cohen next recognized Mr. Johnson of 5459
Avenue North. Mr. Johnson commented that he did not
have a problem with the operation of the special us� p&-r
for the day care center but only with the people par'kilia
ff6ht on his driveway. A brief discussion ensued relatl
to the application. The applicant promised that he wo
make every effort to make sure the parking problem would
be alleviated.
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Following farther discussion there was a motion by Action Approving
Councilman Fignar, seconded by Councilman Jensen to Planning Commission
approve Planning Commission Application No. 75030 Application No. 75030
subject to the following conditions:
1 . The permit is issued to the applicant as operator
of the facility and is not transferable.
2. The permit is subject to all applicable ordinances,
codes and regulations and violation thereof shall
be grounds for revocation.
3. A copy of the current State license shall be kept
on file with the City.
4. The applicant shall take appropriate steps
inchudinng notification to the customers that the
church parking lot be used in lieu of parking on
the street,
5. The permit is subject to any review.
Votiing in favor were- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler,
Fignar and Jensen. Voting against- none. The motion
passed nanimcusly.
The Director of Planning and Inspection introduced Planning Planning Commission
Commission Application No. 75031 submitted by Cross of Application No. 75031
Glory Lutheran Church. He again reviewed the Planning (Cross of Glory Church)
Commission minutes of the August 28, 1975 meeting noting
that the applicant was seeking approval of a special use
permit for an existing nursery school operated on the church
premises at 590 swing Avenue North. He noted that the
operation. is currently licensed as a Christian Day Nursery
School.
Mayor Coheir opened the meeting up to notified property
owners. It was noted that none were present.
Following a biuef discussion there was a motion by Action Approving
Coy �cilan� efler, seconded by Councilman Fignar to Planning Commission
approve flan erg Commission Application No. 75031 subject Application No. 75031
to tCte f( A1,aw' h) conditions:
1 a The permit is issued to the applicant as operator of
the facility and is not transferable.
2. The p armit is subject to all applicable ordinances,
and regulations and violation thereof shall
x - gre unds for revocation.
3. A ccpy of the current State license shall be kept
on fl 1a with the City.
4. Trt y p- =;rmit Is subject to annual review.
Voting in favor were- Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler,
Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion
passed una, i ously.
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Resolution Establishing The City Manager next referred to a proposed resolution.
Storm Sewer Improvement establishing Storm Sewer Improvement Project No. 1 97 , 4 1 -6
Project No. 1975-6 and ordering preparation of plans and specifications. he
Director of Public Works proceeded with a review of the
particular problem area located between 63rd and 64th
Avenues and Kathrene Drive and Eleanor Lane. He noted
that the original development in this area ignored a "back
lot line drainage problem and that the development of tha
last vacant parcel in this area caused a significant holding
pond for rainwater and snow melt off. He stated that
accumulation of water during last spring's rains was ^%er
close to encroaching the basements of existing dwellino,
units. He reported that Mr. Jorgenson who had de �rd
the parcels along Kathrene Drive had offered to pay on
behalf of such parcels one-half of the project cost n
exceed $4,000 for the construction of a storm sewer pr" ct
to rectify this problem. A lengthy discussion ensuefl.'
relative to this matter.
Councilman Britts arrived at 10:40 p.m.
RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following r
NO. 75-182
and moved Its adoption-
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STORM SEWER IMPRC'
PROJECT NC. 1975 - AND ORDERING PREPARATICI�
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The motion for the adoption of the forgoing resoh.'
duly seconded by member Maurice Britts, and a '- =,
being taken thereon, the following voted in fav( t'
Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill F'
and Robert Jensen; and the following voted again,
same: none, whereupon said resolution was d(
passed and adopted.
Resolution Regarding The City Manager next introduced a draft resolutio��
Disposition of regarding the disposition of Planning Commission Ap,pl.,. -
Planning Commission cation No. 75012.
Application No. 75012
RESOLUTION Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following
N 75-183 and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REGARDING DISPOSITION OF PLANNI'.\.,'_-
COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 75012
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resoiu
duly seconded by member Robert Jensen, and upon
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor there-ol
Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fign��,r
and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against
same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared du.'Y
passed and adopted,
RESOLUTION Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution
NO 75-184 and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REGARDING DISPOSITION OF PLANNING
COMMISSTON APPLICATION NO. 75018
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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, 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 -13
ANT ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Sectic�,n 1: Section 1 of the City Ordinances is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 1 -11 2 , ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER. The
animal control officer shall have the following duties:
b. T( impound any [dog] animal found within Brooklyn
Center running at large off the premises of the owner
and out of the immediate supervision and verbal
cb:mmand of the owner or his agent.
Section Y -113. IMPOUNDMENT ADMINISTRATION. The
City Manager shall establish [dog] animal impoundment
proce-dureo including designation of impoundment facilities,
prow -sdon s f rrr notification and release to the owner of
i,=-pounded (dogs] animals disposition of unclaimed (dogs]
a44 �,a.__, and a schedule of charges intended to cover appre-
h, pion and Impoundment costs.
Sec' icn,, 2: This ordinance shall become effective after
adoption and upon, thirty (30) days following its legal
pu (,, n a
Adc tlni' 8th day of September, 1975.
Th e rnotiun for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was
dull >Ieconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon vote being
taken i :h = r.-(:)��,, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip
Coh.e'n, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar and Robert
fens ' -n, and th e following voted against the same: none,
whom p said ere " was declared duly passed and
M , rnbor fti n'y Kuofler introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION
and -moved X"";, adoption: NO. 75 -185
RESOD IGN A s THORIZING EXECUTION OF NONENCROACHMENT
Ae'R EL, EMEN'T No. P o W. - 14 -02 -75 BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER AND THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOR
FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT
Ine mot , cri for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was
d -ply 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
j °ensr:m,, and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted,
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Licenses The City Manager next suggested three additional licerses
for Council consideration. He stated that the Bicentennial
Commission and Dayton Hudson had applied for itinerant
food establishment licenses which would be contingent
upon the Sanitarian's approval on the day of operation. He
also stated that the Jaycees applied. for a temporary on.-sale
beer license for a one day operation.
Motion by Councilman Britts, seconded by Councilma-n
Kuefler to approve the list of licenses.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE
Centraire, Inc. 13025 Pioneer Trail
Controlled Air Corp. 3832 Hwy. 13
Suburban Air Conditioning 18419 Center Dr.
READILY PERISHABLE FOOD VEHICLE LICENSE
Mr. D's 6800 Humboldt Ave.
SIGN HANGER'S LICENSE
Kaufman Outdoor Ad. Co. 315 N. Washington Av�.
Universal Sign Co. 1033 Thomas Ave.
Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen
Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen. Voting against: none.
motion pC unanimously.
Apartment Licenses The Director of Planning and Inspection next reviexA
the list of eleven apartment licenses that were is
Motion by Councilman Fignar, seconded by CouncA.]-r-�-�
Jensen to approve the apartment licenses.
RENTAL DWELLING LICENSES
Richard & Gloria Myers 7018 Brooklyn Blvd.
Ralph & Barbara Virgillo 5001 Ewing Ave. N.
Darrel A. Farr, Ray
Cunningham, Jim London
& Peter Nogueros 4207 Lakeside Ave N.
Harold Anderson &
John Feyo 4811 Lakeview Ave. INI
Richard & Elfreda Ploot 5319-21 Queen Ave. N
Curtis Erickson 4809-11 Twin Lake A Ir&
Jack & Elizabeth
Fahrenholz 620 - 53rd Ave, N.
Gary & Vickie Sodahl 610 - 53rd Ave. N.
Roger Lundquist 3910 - 65th Ave. 14.
Gladys Nelson 4006 - 65th Ave. N'.
Dennis Madden, Barbara
Thompson, Roger
Becklund, Lumir Proshek 3907, 3909, 3911
Ave. N.
Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Brit
Kuefler, Fignar and Jenson. Voting against: none.
The motion passed unanimously.
Reconvene Budget Motion by Councilman Kuefler, seconded by Councilman,
Hearing Jensen to reconvene the Budget hearing. 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 next proceeded with a continued review
of the 1976 General fund Budget. He stated that two
specific areas of relief made the Budget process somewhat
easier this year than in previous years, that the State aid
increases to local government and changes in the levy
limitations .made it possible for the City to reduce its mill
levy.
Mayor Cohen left the table at 11:15 p.m.
He briefly reviewed the changes in the State aids which
consisted of a new formula containing 1970 population, mill
rate and sales ratio factors. He also commented on a change
in the Levy Limits Law which provided for a one time adjust-
ment of the levy limit base for those municipalities which
were caught up in an unrealistically low levy in the base
year of 1971. . He next reviewed special levies which the
City was authorized to levy outside the levy limitations and
the effect of the fiscal Disparities Act on the budgetary
process. He noted the priorities within which Budget recom-
mendations were made, stating that the 1976 theme might
best be described as accentuating the "need to's" in contrast
to the "nice to's" , increasing productivity of existing
persemnel resources and increasing attention to energy
conservation.
Mayor Cohen returned at 11:30 p.m.
The City Manager next commented that this was the first
Budget proposal submitted in the new format with the use of
the new account numbers and the computer capabilities. He
then proceeded with a review of the 1976 estimated revenues
'noting that this, portion of the Budget consisted of six sections,
these of general property taxes, licenses and permits,
:�nergcvernon_tal revenue, charges for services, fines and
forfeit and, miscellaneous revenue. Councilman Britts
in `:ain= d are to the amount of federal grants and what it con -
-'s ed Fof. The City Manager responded that CETA, Civil
Defers re" nibursements and Alcohol Safety In Action Program
nine manic up the total of the federal grant portion.
nc.i1man Fign.ar left the table at 11:35 p.m.
A ol b u,f <; lion ensued relative to the revenue estimates.
Mayer C , ,)1h; -- corrrmonted briefly as to the Revenue Sharing
pcilcy. Thk- City Manager referred to recent proposed changes
in R a ,- -- i. o Searing regulations and Brooklyn Center's policy
resat A to the use of Revenue Sharing funds. He stated that
.5� did not fo,,;l that Brooklyn Center would be fatally affected
if R e ,r u< Sharing would be cut off because the funds have
not been expended to create new programs, but rather have
bE� en uscd f . r, capital outlay.
Counc-ilm,ar Fignar returned to the table at 11:45 p.m.
The Cit - Manager next reviewed the 1976 resume of appro-
priat!�ns and expenditures for budgeted funds. He noted
that this portion consisted of two distinct components: those
of the General fund which were subject to tax levy limitations
and those expenditures not subject to tax levy limitations such
as debt retirement, retirement funds for PERA and Social
Security, Firemen's Relief Association, and Policemen's
Pension funds.
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A brief discussion ensued relative to the pension funds and
the recent problems with public employee pensions. The
City Manager noted that the Brooklyn Center public safety
pensions had most recently undergone an actuarial study
in December, 1974 and in both cases the pensions are is
excellent condition.
The City Manager then stated that the remainder of the
Budget consisted of a breakdown of each of the functional
accounts, the clerical and technical salary ranges: and
classifications based on 1975 salaries, table of mill rate
for local taxing units, taxes payable in 1975, anal_ r s°
real estate taxes on a $30,000 home in Brooklyn Centa,
distribution of the property tax dollar, and sample r�
tions of Budget adoption;
He recommended adjourning the Budget hearing at thi t'l' �-
and reconvening on September 15, 1975 for continued
in -depth review of these specific accounts.
Motion by Councilman Kuefler, seconded by Councilman
Jensen to adjourn the Budget hearing until September 15,
1975 at 7 :30 p.m. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen,
Councilmen Britts, Kuefler, Fignar and Jensen.. Votive °c
against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
State of the Councilman Fignar reported that the Housing Comr;
City Tour was planning a tour of the City to examine housinf
' in the City and suggested that it would be worthw''' a0
the Planning Commission and City Council to join
in this venture.
Adjournment Motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by
Jensen to adjourn the meeting, Voting in :favor were;°
Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts , Kuefler, Fignar and
Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed +jnani-
mously. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at
12:15 a.m.
Jerk Mayor
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