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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. l _. 8-5-74 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 8 -5 -74 -2- 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 -3- 8 -5 -74 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 g 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. 8v -5 -74 -4- 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: -5- 8-5-74 (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. 8 -5 -74 -6- 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. -7- 8 -5 -74 I 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'! 8 -5 -74 -8- 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 -9- 8 -5 -74 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. 8 -5 -74 -10- I 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 -11- 8 -5 -74