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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 03-11 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 MARCH 11, 1974 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 Cohen, Councilmen Kuefler, Jensen, and Britts. Also present were City Manager Donald Poss, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Public Works James Merila, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, Chief of Police Thomas O' Hehir, Director of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere, and Administrative Assistants Daniel Hartman and James Lacina, Invocation Reverend Guenther of the Brook Park Baptist Church offered the invocation Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman 2 -25 -74 Britts to approve the minutes of the February 25, 1974 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Authorize Release The City Manager reviewed the first item of business, of Site Performance that of authorizing release of a site performance bond for Bond (5740 Brooklyn the office building at 5740 Brooklyn Boulevard. He stated Boulevard) that all site work as stipulated in the bond has been com- pleted and recommended release of the bond. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Jensen to authorize release of the site performance bond for the office building at 5740 Brooklyn Boulevard in the amount of $5, 000. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed. RESOLUTION Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution NO. 74-38 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PRO- POSED WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974-1, SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO, 1974 -2, & STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -3 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 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, 74 -39 and moved its adoption: -1- 3 -11 -74 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PRO - POSED BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1972 -20, STREET GRADING, BASE & SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -4, STREET BASE & SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -5, AND CURB & GUTTER & SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -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 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, 74 -40 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PRO- POSED WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -7, SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -8, & STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -9, AND PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF UNASSESSED COST OF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. 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 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. 74 -41 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PRO- POSED STREET GRADING, BASE & SURFACING IMPROVE - MENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -10 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 and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution Authorizing The City Manager next recommended a resolution which Bids for Contract No. would approve plans and specifications and direct adver 1974 -B tisement for bids on Contract No. 1974 -B. He stated that the resolution would include Project Nos. 1973 -31 , 32, and 36. RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution NO,, 74 -42 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND, DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (CONTRACT 1974 -B) r2- 3 -11 -74 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 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. 74 -43 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FORBIDS (CONTRACT 1974 -C) 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 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 following resolution NO. 74 -44 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON CITY PROPERTY 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 and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Planning Commission The first Planning Commission item considered was Application No. 74010 Application No. 74010 submitted by the Federal Lumber (Federal Lumber Company) Company. The item was introduced by the Director of Planning and Inspection who explained that on April 10, 1972 the City Council approved plans for an open work area shelter (Planning Commission Application No. 72019). He stated that it was to be an addition to an existing truss shop, but that for a variety of reasons the structure has not been built. He stated that the present application was a reaffirmation of that proposal. Mr. Tremere continued by stating that a modification had been made in the size of the structure, which would be approximately 30 x 100 feet and would be open with steel columns and a steel roof. He stated that the addition would be used to house precision saws for cutting dimen- sioned lumber used in making wood roof trusses. Mayor Cohen then recognized Mr. Richard Siegel and Mr. Ed Anderson, representing the applicant, and a short discussion ensued. Mr. Tremere commented on the noise that might be generated from such a saw operation but described the nature of the surrounding properties noting -3- 3 -11 -74 the subject site was generally bounded by State Highway 100 , the Soo Line Railroad tracks, and other I -2 district type uses. He continued by stating that the nearest fire hydrant was on site and located approximately 200 feet from the subject building. Mr. Tremere also noted that the applicant had provided certain fire safety procedures within the structure such as automatic heat and smoke detection devices. Action Approving Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Planning Commission Jensen to approve Planning Commission Application No. Application No. 74010 74010 submitted by the Federal Lumber Company recog- (Federal Lumber Company) nizing the action taken on Planning Commission Application No. 72019 and subject to the following conditions: 1. The structure will never be enclosed with walls. 2. The structure will be equipped with appropriate fire extinguishing equipment as approved by the Fire Marshal. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts , Kuefler and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Planning Commission The next item of business was Planning Commission Application No. 74011 Application No. 74011 submitted by Mr. Allan Johnson. (Mr. Allan Johnson) The item was introduced by the Director of Planning and Inspection who stated the applicant was seeking a special use permit for a U -haul trailer rental operation at the Shell Oil Station, 6545 Lyndale Avenue North. Mr. Tremere commented that there had been such an operation at the station until a couple of years ago when a car wash opera- tion was initiated. Mr. Tremere stated that the site plan had been analyzed in terms of its ability to support the ordinance required parking for the preliminary use, and it was found that there are parking spaces available for up to seven trailers and two trucks. He also noted that the site had been substantially upgraded under the terms of the previous special use permit for the car wash operation. He then commented that some outside exposed storage had been observed on the station site and that in accord- ance with the ordinance requirements, the outside storage must be eliminated or contained within an approved enclosure. Mayor Cohen recognized Mr. Johnson who described the intended trailer operation and commented relative to the outside storage. He stated that it consists mainly of used tires which were placed upon racks until they could be picked up. Mr. Tremere commented that this is a situation common to most service stations and suggested that an enclosure similar to that used to screen trash containers be provided. -4- 3 -11 -74 The Mayor then noted that a public hearing had been scheduled and that notified property owners were not present to speak either for or against the proposed special use permit. Action Approving Motion by Councilman Jensen and seconded by Councilman Planning Commission Britts to approve Planning Commission Application No, Application No. 74011 74011 submitted by Mr, Allan Johnson subject to the (Mr. Allan Johnson ) following conditions. 1 e All parking stalls indicated on the approved plan shall be striped on the lot prior to the issuance of a permit, 2. The number and type of rental units shall be limited to no more than seven trailers and two trucks. 3. Parking of the rental units shall be confined to the southwest area of the site in the spaces indicated on approved plans. 4. The size of the trailers shall not exceed the length of 14 feet and the body length of the trucks shall not exceed 20 feet. 5. All outside storage and trash disposal areas shall be appropriately screened, utilizing opaque material compatible with the building and as approved by the Department of Planning and Inspection. 6. The special use permit shall be subject to annual review by the City. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed, Planning Commission The next item considered was Planning Commission Application No. 74013 Application No. 74013 submitted by the Timmersman (Timmersman Nursery Nursery School. The item was introduced by the School) Director of Planning and Inspection who stated that the applicant seeks a special use permit for an existing nursery school operation at the Brooklyn United Methodist Church, 7200 Brooklyn Boulevard. He commented that the operation consists of 2 -1/2 hour sessions Monday through Thursday in the morning and afternoon. He stated that there were approximately 24 children per session. Mayor Cohen recognized Mrs. Alma Timmersman and a brief discussion ensued. The r then noted that a T e Mayo public hearing had been p scheduled and that notified property owners were not present to speak either for or against the proposed special use permit. 5_ 3 -11 -74 Action Approving Motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman Planning Commission Britts to approve Planning Commission Application No. Application No. 74013 74013 submitted by the Timmersman Nursery School subject ( Timmersman Nursery to the following conditions: School) 1. The premises will be brought into compliance with all applicable state and local regulations as to fire safety, health and building code standards, and such compliance will be docu- mented by the appropriate inspection agencies and submitted to the file prior to the issuance of a special use permit. 2 o The permit shall be subject to annual review and the operation shall be in accordance with the provisions of the applicant's operating license. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Licenses Motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman Jensen to approve the following licenses: CIGARETTE LICENSE Duane's OK Tire Service 6900 Brooklyn Blvd. H & L Enterprise 11517 Yukon St. N. W. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour 5524 Brooklyn Blvd. LaCrosse Dairy Store 5845 Lyndale Ave. 7- Eleven 9100 West Bloomington GARBAGE & REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLE Dick's Sanitary Service 4412 - 65th Ave. GASOLINE SERVICE STATION Duane's OK Tire Service 6900 Brooklyn Blvd. Tom's Mobil 6849 Brooklyn Blvd. MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE J. L. Bjorlin Plumbing & ''. Heating 1533 - 93rd Ave. NON - PERISHABLE FOOD VENDING MACHINE LICENSE Brookdale Shell Service 1505 - 69th Ave. Duane's OK Tire Service 6900 Brooklyn Blvd. H & L Enterprise 11517 Yukon St. N.W. Johnson Tobacco Co. S ears 1297 Brookdale Tom's Mobil 6849 Brooklyn Blvd. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed. -6- 3 -11 -74 Service Station The City Manager then initiated discussion of service Congestion station congestion from autos lining up at gasoline pumps. He stated that the congestion which forms at service stations could become a severe problem in the future. Councilman Kuefler suggested that it may be wise for the City to review the area requirements for service stations to allow for more on -site stacking. Following discussion of the potential problem the City Manager stated that he intended to take no overt action against line -ups at service station pumps. Recess The City Council recessed at 8:46 p.m. and resumed at 9:13 p.m. Twin Lake Limitations The City Manager presented a report developed by the Park and Recreation Commission and the Conservation Commission dealing with Twin Lakes. He stated that it was the Commissions' recommendation to request certain restrictions on power boats using Twin Lakes. He outlined the state law which authorizes a municipality to adopt regulations or to request counties to adopt regu- lations where more than one municipality is involved. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to the report and the course of action to be followed by the City Council. The City Manager recommended that the City Council formally accept the report and resolution and authorize him to contact the Managers of Crystal and Robbinsdale to inform them of the report for reaction from their respec- tive City Councils. Councilman Britts spoke in favor of restrictions on power boats . He stated that the County Commissioners should be notified of the report and its recommendations as soon as pos- sible. Councilman Jensen stated. that Brooklyn Center should seek restrictions on the lake and pursue the matter to fulfillment. Councilman Kuefler also expressed his concern for the situation but he commented that Crystal and Robbinsdale should be consulted before the City Council takes action. Mayor Cohen also spoke in favor of contacting the other two communities for support of restrictive regulations. Action Accepting the Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Twin Lake Report Kuefler to accept the Twin Lake report and recommendations, directing that the report be submitted to Hennepin County Commissioner Lindgren and to the cities of Crystal and Robbinsdale and that the City Manager report to the City Council within 60 days on the matter. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohan, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler and Jensen. Voting against: none. The motion passed. -7- 3 -11 -74 LOGIS Status Report The City Manager next presented a brief status report on LOGIS. He stated that Brooklyn Center has been scheduled to begin operation on the LOGIS system in April. He stated that at present Fridley, Golden Valley, Eden Prairie, and Crystal are operating on the computer system. He commented that the payroll personnel module would be the first program in operation at Brooklyn Center. He stated that Brooklyn Center would also probably be the first of the LOGIS communities which would utilize a local operator, Hennepin County. He estimated that the utility billing module would be operational in Brooklyn Center by July and by the end of the year the general ledger accounting module would be implemented. LEAP Proposal for the The City Manager next reported on the CEAP proposal Use of the Old City which would involve the use of old City Hall. He stated Hall Building that at present the staff is in the process of researching the proposal and once this research has been completed, a complete report will be made to the City Council Water Main Assessment The City Manager reported that the Director of Public Policy Works is investigating the water main assessment policy stating that increased costs require increases in the charges assessed for water main in both residential and commercial areas. Adjournment Motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman Jensen to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler and Jensen. Voting against.- none. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 10.24 p.m. I Clerk Mayor -g- 3-11-74 y