HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 08-05 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
AUGUST :5, 1974
CITY HALL
Call to Order The Brooklyn Center City CounciLmet in regular session
and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at
7:30 p,m-
Roll Call Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Kuefl-.�°, .Jensen and Britts,
Councilman Fignar's absenrue' waw ac.<r .41,1e.'rz : -,x- Also
present were ('. ity Manager ;Donal _'iPoss ; DITector of
Public Wanks James Merila, .1-irect �r =; 1 finance Pail
Holmlund, City Attorney Richard .S_-hJ fifer, :Director. of
Planning and Inspection Blair Trerner , :Ch.i.ef cf olive
Thomas O`Hehir and Admini trativ A..,- i 8eants Daniel
Hartman and James Lacina
Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilman Britts =and. second_ ' h , Councilman
7 - 15 -74 Jensen to approve,the minutes of - the Juiy.i5., 11974 meeting
as submitted Voting in favor were: May ^. C;ahen,
Councilmen Britts, Kuefler and Je ns.en, � -¢ ng against:
none_, The motion passed,
Approval of Minutes Motion by Councilman - Britts and seconded 7ouncil an
7 -16 -74 Kuefler to approve _the minutes of the July _10 , 1.974 meetITIO
as submitted. Voting in. "favor were::Mztor
Councilmen Britts, Kuefler Jensen., Votin , .against:
none,, Tric, passed
Approval of Minutes Nl. -tior; l.t, ;ou, c lman Ten en avid sect;nded t� CourIciIrr:,r
7 -22 -74 Kuefler: to approv& the minutes of ,the Tu`i, 12;2 1974 meet
as sub.mitt-e 1, `toting in fav .were: Rfiavor. :Cor -en,
Councilmcnl Ku_ anc Jens Voting "against: none,
Councilma, > ritts abstainer) ;rroxn`the'vot since he ways not
present at the meeting, T %he- motian passed::
Approval of Minutes Nlotion by G Kuefler and seconded : .by.° Councilman-
7- X29 -74 Jensen to ar)prnvn the minutes of,the :jzls.> 2a, 1.97> nreetirx
as submitter Voting in favor were. &layor Cohen,
Councilmen Britts, Kuefler and. Jensen; Voting against:
none The motion passed _.
Invocation Reverend I,awrcncr Foote ofAhe Brooklyn United Methodist
Church offered the invocation-
RESOLUTION Membe.- lvlauri,ce Britts introduced the fwllowing resolution
NO. 74 -117 and moved it; adoption:
RESOLD 'i0N PLACING ON :F ILL AND OPENING PROPOSED
ASSESSMENTS r :`R PUE' INSPECTION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution
was dul.y secondled by member Robert Jensen, and -upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts, 'l'ony Kuefler and
Robert Jensen, and the`followina voted against the same:
none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted.
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Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION
and moved its adoption: 74 -118
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS ON SEPTEMBER 9, 1974
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,
The City Manager introduced the next item on the agenda, Resolution Establishing
a resolution establishing a public hearing for project Public Hearings
Nos. 1974 -16, 17 and 18. He stated that the resolution (Project Nos, 1974 -16,
would establish a public hearing for utility and street 17 a7d 18)
projects in the West River Estates subdivision, He also (Project No. 1974 -19)
stated that a resolution had been prepared establishing
a public hearing for project No. 1974 -19, which would
provide for storm sewer in 68th Avenue North between
Camden Avenue North and Bryant Avenue North. He
stated that the storm sewer improvement project is a
necessary prerequisite to the West River Estates sub -
division, although the benefited drainage area extends
beyond the limits of the subdivision.
The Director of Public Works reviewed the projects,
discussing the assessment policies established by the
City Council with its effects on the West River Estates
subdivision. A discussion ensued relative to the assess-
ment policies with special emphasis on the storm sewer
project.
Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION
and moved its adoption: NO. 74 -119
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PRO-
POSED STREET ,GRADING, BASE & SURFACING IMPROVE-
MENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -16, PROPOSED WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO, 1974 -17, AND PROPOSED
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO, 1974 -18
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.
Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION
and moved its adoption: NO. 74 -120
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO
1974 -19
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The motion for the adoption of the foreg.ping resolution
was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefler, and upon
vote being taken thereon, the foilowingfvoted in favor
thereof: Philip Cohen, Maurice- Btitts -,, Tony, Kuefier
and Robert Jensen; and the—.fallowing vote&against the,
same: none, whereupon, said resolution wa- s;.declared
duly passed and adopted.
Resolution Establishing The next .item considered was: that: of,a ;resckution
Project Nos - ..1974 -21, establishing water main, street surfaci;ng;and: storm
22 and 23 severer project Nos, 19.74-21 22' ' amd.'23;for Orchard
Avenue North between 88th Avenue: North and .69th`
Avenue North. The Directon of Public °Works; >reviewed i
the projects and stated that a petition had been received'
from the residents requesting; water main installation
A lengthy discussion ensued relative tta:the :as:s.ossment:
p olicies and their effects. -both on hp:
and the storm sewer improvement - 1 proj0-cts4, Mrs M- eril&_:
commented that the people_ in fthe. are —, .pare opposed to
the storm sewer project but .it4ha& been long establiaherl
City Council: policy that wh =enwater rm-.n and - :permanent:
street surfacing are to.be.irrstalled -°in an areas storm,
sewer improvements:_ must also-be in'stalled H� stated:.:
that.the storm sewer improveament:projeet` would be:
assessed against thoseL_ property owners:: who: are within.-
the drainage boundaries: of the project.
Councilman Britts voiced coneprn .as Ito the street'.
surfacing project and per man errt� treiets- wi.thinAli& com =.
munity, He s tat ed. that there = are older- permanent:stre -ets.:
in Brooklyn Center which must be addressed to since
deterioration is occurring in some ins.tancesa The City
Manager commented that these streets:, ,thou.gh .considered
" permanent" , only have_ a - • lif e span of Japproximately 15
years. He stated that, are.,; "'germ�a.nent "` streets
within Brooklyn Center which ' -have,~ reach
some deterio rat ion ,.and, Ithat_the - Courrci.l. must soon consider
policies and funding means of rebuilding,. such s:treetsq
Mayor Cohen agreed that a�.furrdi;ig program these.
repairs must be established, by the,- Council. in the
near future
RESOLUTION Member Maurice Britts: introduuc.ed the fo:llawing resolution:
NO. 74 -121' and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO, 1974 -21`, STREET SURFACING IMPROVE-
MENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -22 AND STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOA 1971- 23,,AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF PLANS-AND SPECIFICATIONS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing- resolution
was duly seconded by member Rob 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
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Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION
and moved its adoption: NO, 74,122
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO.
1974-21, AND PROPOSED STREET SURFACING IMPROVE-
MENT PROJECT NO. 1974 -22
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.
Member Robert Jensen introduced the following resolution, RESOLUTION
and moved its adoption: NO. 74 -123
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NO. 1974 -23
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 ensen -and the following voted J g against
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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. 74 -124
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (GRADING
& UTILITY CONTRACT 1974 -F)
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.
Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION
and moved its adoption: NO o 74 -125
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF PORTABLE
HIGH PRESSURE PUMP W /TANK AND NOZZLE
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.
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Ordinance Amending The City Manager next introduced ordinance amending
Chapter 4 Relative to Chapter 4 relative to public utilities. He stated that the
Public Utilities ordinance is recommended for the purpose, of updating the
public utilities ordinancQ which regulates the adminis-
tration of the Public Utilities.- Division. He stated that
the last time the ordinance had: been updated was in 1965
and changes have occurred Which would warrant a re-
vision. He commented that the ordinance redefines. the
meter deposit capital > financing method- as a meter Sale
capital financing method.
Recess The City Council recessed _at�9._:10:pm. and resumed at
9:34 p. m.
Continued Review The City Manager continued his review of 'the water and
of the Ordinance sanitary sewer system ordinance and presented draft
Amending Chapter 4 resolutions reflecting, service. charge -modifications, for
both the sanitary sewer system,,and the. system
He stated that these resolutions were: for review. purposes
only and not to be acted upon_ ujitit thaotdinance has
received its second reading.
ORDINANCE Following discussion of the ordinance, motion
First Reading by Councilman Kuefler,and'seconded by Councilman
Jensen to offer for first reading-ari.ordinance, amending
Chapter 4 relative to,:Ipublic,utilities. Voting -in -favor
were: Mayor Cohen,, Councilmen Rr.-itts,';".Kuefler and
Jensen, Voting against: none, The motion,, passed.
ORDINANCE Motion by Councilman Kuefler and seconded by Councilman
First Reading Britts to offer for first reading anzoroinance amending
Chapters 2 and 2 relative to caterinq food vehicles
Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts,
Kuefler and Jensen. Voting: against: none. , The motion
passed,
ORDINANCE Motion by Councilman Jensem, and. seconded by Councilman
First Reading Britts to offer for f irst reading an ordinance- amending
Chapter 11 relative to liquor licensing. Voting in favor
were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen"Britts,"..Kuef ler and
Jensen. Voting against: none. 'The motion passed.
ORDINANCE Motion by Councilman Britts and .seconded .by Councilman
First Reading Kuefler to offer for first reading ordinance amending
Chapter 21 relative to taxicabs Voting ink favor were:
Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Kuefler and ' Jensen,
Voting against: none, 'The motion -passed.
ORDINANCE Member Robert Jensen introduced the following ordinance
NO. 74-16 and moved its adoption:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY
ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO FEES- FOR CIRCUITS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN QENTER
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section I: Section 3-103 (G) (b) is - hereby amended
as follows:
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(b) The fee for circuits shall be $4 plus the computed
amount; installations of, additions to, alterations
of or repairs of each circuit or sub - feeder shall
be computed separately, including circuits fed
from sub- feeders and including the equipment
served, except as provided for in Items (c)
through (h), In. the case of services in excess of
2 volts, the following fee amounts shall be
doubled
Section 2 This ordinance shall become effective after
adoption and upon thirty (30) days following its legal publican
tion.
Adopted this 5th day of August, 1974.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance 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 ordinance was declared duly passed and
adopted.
Member Maurice Britts introduced the following ordinance ORDINANCE
and moved its adoption: NO. 74 -17
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY
ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO MINIMUM LAND AREA
REQUIREMENTS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Section 35 -400 (1) is hereby amended to
read as follows:
(l) In the case of residential uses, the minimum
land area shall apply to each dwelling unit, [ except that
such minimum land area shall be reduced by 25 per cent
in the case of efficiency units,] [No more than 10 per
cent of the total number of dwelling units in a multiple
dwelling may be efficiency units.,] [The minimum land
area] and shall be computed and adjusted as follows:
(a) [ For each required parking stall in or
under a multiple residence or otherwise completely
underground, subtract 500 square feet from the required
total minimum land area.] Computation of the maximum
number of units on a ]2r) pos site in the R -4 R -5, R -6
and R -7 Districts shall be exclusive of the aggregate
area of all yard setbacks abutting streets as required by
the Zoning Ordinance for said site.
(b) [ For each bedroom in excess of two in
any one multiple family dwelling unit, add 250 square
feet to the required total minimum land area.] The minimum
land area required per unit shall be reduced by 250 square
feet per e iciency unit in a multiple family dwellin • and
no more than 10 per cent of the units in such a dwelling
may be efficiency units.
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Section 2: Section 351400. (1) (c) -is hereby>
designated as Section 35 -400 (1) (e),
Section 3: Section 35 -400: (1) is, hereby amended'
by the addition of the following:
(c) The required total minimum land area
may be reduced 500 square feet: for each required parking
stall in or under a multiple residence or otherwise- com-
pletely underground.
(d) The required total minimum land area
shall be increased 250;5quare feet for each bedroom in
excess of two in any one multiple family, dwelling unit, .
and no more than 10 per cent of the units in any multiple
dwelling shall have more than two_ bedrooms
Section 4: This ordinance shailbecome effective
after adoption and upon.th,irty, (30)' days ' following its
legal. publication.
Adopted this 5th day of "August, 1974 °�
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing. =ordinance:
was 'duly seconded' by member. Rob ert .Jensen, . and upon:
vote being taken thereon; th? in favor
thereof: Philip Cohen, Mauri0e. Britts,. Tony Kuefler
and Robert Jensen, and the following voted against the
same: none, whereupon said ordi nanc - e:was declared
duly passed and adopted.,
ORDINANCE Member Robert Jensen introduced; the following ordinance
NO. 74 -18 and moved its adoption:
THE REPEAL OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO NORTHERN
STATES POWER COMPANY, A MINNESOTA CORPORATION,;
ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, PERMISSION TO CON-
STRUCT, OPERATE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN; IN THE *.CITY
OF BROOKLYN CENTER MINNESOTA, AN ELECTRIC;
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM' AND: TRANSMISSION: LINES,
INCLUDING NECESSARY POLES, POLE LINES) AND
FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES, FOR- THE-FURNISHING
OF ELECTRIC ENERGY TO THE CITY ANT ITS. INHABITANTS;.
AND OTHERS, AND TO USE THE STREETS; ALLEYS, AND
PUBLIC WAYS OF SAID. CITY FOR S UCH` PURPOSES, PRE-
SCRIBING CERTAIN TERMS AND-CONDITIONS THEREOF', .
AND PRESCRIBING THE RATES TO. BE, CHARGED THEREFOR
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Chapter 9 of the City, Ordinances is
hereby repealed as follows
[Section 9 -201 through Section 9 -228.1
Section 2: This ordinance shall become effective
after adoption and upon thirty (30) days ,following its
legal publication,
Adopted this 5th day of August, 1974.
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance
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 ordinance was declared
duly passed and adopted
Member Robert Jensen introduced the following ordinance ORDINANCE
and moved its adoption: NO 74 -19
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY
ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO REZONING OF PROPERTY AT
67TH AND EMERSON AVENUES NORTH
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Section 35 -1140 is hereby amended �A
part to read as follows:
Lots 3 through [ 61 5 , Block 1 , and Block[ s 2 and]
3, Hi Crest Square Addition.
Section 2: Section 35 -1120 is hereby amended by
the addition of the following:
Lot 6, Block 1 and Block 2, Hi Crest Square
Addition.
Section 3: This ordinance shall become effective
after adoption and upon thirty days following its legal
publication.
Adopted this 5th day of August, 1974.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance
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 ordinance was declared
duly passed and adopted®
Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following ordinance ORDINANCE
and moved its adoption: NO. 74 -20
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF EARLE BROWN
DRIVE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That portion of Earle Brown Drive below
described is hereby vacated as a public street:
"Tract D, Registered. Land Survey No. 13 files of
the Registrar of Titles, Hennepin County, Minnesota'!
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Section 2: The City excepts from the vacation of
Earle Brown Drive as described above, and reserves to
itself and its as signs.an easement for all public utili y
purposes including - without limiting the .general nature
of said reservation, an easement for electric, gas,
sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water and telephone
equipment on, over, and .u the property -.above des-
cribed as vacated.
Section 3: This ordinance" shall be- .eff.ective after
adoption and thirty (30) days following its legal publication.
Adopted this 5th:day.of August, 1974.
The motion for the adoption of:the °foregoing ordinance
was duly seconded by member Maurice Britts, and upon
vote being taken thereon, =the foJlawinc voted. in' favor
thereof: Philip Cohen, ' Maurice .Brtttp,,`.Tony= Kuefler
and Robert Jensen;, and the following voted against the
same: none, whereupon said ord nanc:.p was _declared
duly passed and adopted
Licenses Motion by Councilman Britts :and seconded by Councilman
Jensen to approve the following licinse'p .
GARBAGE AND REFUS ,VEHICLE LICENSE
Atlas Disposal Service 228.Ma =9 ter "Street
Lightning Rubbish Removal 261-5 Parkview Blvd.
Peikert Sanitation Route -2„ Moriticell;o
Woodlake Sanitary Service. 400 "Ilame11 Road
ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT -LICENSE
Brooklyn Center High
School Cheerleaders 6500 Humboldt Ave
Brooklyn Center Historical
Society - 3824 - 58th:Ave.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS. LICENSE
Designed Air Conditioning Z20�O.BIa °ck Qak Drive
Home Air Trane 610 r 13th= Ave..S,
J. L. Biorlin Plumbing
and Heating 1533 93rd Ave.
SIGN HANGER'S LICENSE
Schubert Outdoor Advertising 2508 East 25th St.
SWIMMING POOL LICENSE
Mary Garden Townhouses 6722 Orchard Lane
Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts,
Kuefler and Jensen, Voting against: none. Tha motion
passed.
RESOLUTION Member Robert Jensen introduced the following, resolution
NO. 74 7126 and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOL�JTION'NO. 73 -207 BY
SETTING CERTAIN POLICE DEPARTMENT, PARK DEPART-
MENT, AND STREET AND "PUBLIC °UTILITIES DIVISION
WAGES
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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
Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution RESOLUTION
and moved its adoption: PTO, 74 -127
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1974 GENERAL FUND
BUDGET
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,
The City Manager next introduced the Director of Finance 1973 Annual
who presented the 1973 Annual Financial Report, He Financial Report
stated that the Annual Report is required by the City
Charter to be submitted by the City Manager, He com-
mented that the Report is a general audit of all City funds
by an independent auditor,
Mr. Holmlund commented that he has worked closely
with the auditors as they perform the independent audit
to make sure the financial procedures of the City are
working properly. In response to a question he stated
that a copy of the report is ;xubmitted to the State Auditor's
office for his review and the Annual Financial Report is
the official audit of the City.
Mayor Cohen left the table and Councilman Kuefler
assumed the chair at 11:36 p.m.
Mr. Holmlund continued his review,
Mayor Cohen returned to the table and assumed the chair
at 11:42 p.m.
The City Manager next briefed the City Council on the FAI -94 Status
status of FAI -94 through north Minneapolis and east Report
Brooklyn Center, He commented that the State Highway
Department has redesigned the freeway through north
Minneapolis to save the park land in the Camden area.
He stated that this redesign of the freeway would have an
effect on Brooklyn Center in that the interchange at 53rd
Avenue North has been split allowing for at least half of
the interchange to be placed at 49th Avenue North.
He stated that the staff is at present investigating the
possibility of moving the complete interchange to 49th
Avenue North. He stated that this would allow for a
quieter residential area in southeast Brooklyn Center.
He commented that there would be a little inconvenience
since it would require the use of 49th Avenue North in
Minneapolis as an entrance to the freeway but the incon-
venience would be a small price to pay for residential
integrity.
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The City Manager also stated that environmental concerns
have become very important in freeway construction. He
stated that the City staff has taken the position favoring
earth berms to control noise along the freeway. He com-
mented that the Highway Department is very concerned with
the Central Park area and the effects FAI -94 will have on
its development,
The Director of Public Works then presented a revised
freeway plan showing the traffic flow through Brooklyn
Center with the interchange at 49th Avenue North. He
stated that traffic movement to Brookdale from the freeway
would be on 49th Avenue North in Minneapolis to Brooklyn
Boulevard,
It was the general consensus of the City Council that the
staff work with the Highway Department to examine the
feasibility of moving the interchange at 53rd Avenue North
to 49th Avenue North in Minneapolis.
Adjournment Motion by Councilman Britts 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 12:10 a.m.
C erk f" Mayor
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