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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 04-09 CCM Regular Session h CF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION APRIL 9, 1973 CITY HALL Cali to Order The City Council met in regular session and was called to order at 7:31 P. N. by Mayor Philip Cohen. Roll Call Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary., Britts, Kuefler and Fignar. Also present were City 1,isanager Donald Poss,. Director of Public 41orks James Merila, Chief of Police Thomas O' Hehir, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, City Attorney Richard Schieffer and Administrative Assistants Blair Tremere and Daniel Hartman. Approve 10inutes: Motion by Councilman Fignar, seconded by Councilman 3 -26 -73 Britts to approve the minutes of the March 26, 1973 meeting as corrected. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, Kueflerand Fignar. Voting against: none. Motion passed unanimously. Recognize Charter Mayor Cohen recognized Mfr. Henry Dorff, Chairman of Commission Chairman the Brooklyn Center Charter Commission,who presented and Hear Recommendations a letter dated April 9, 1973 regarding recommended changes to the City Charter. He stated one of the proposed changes was in response to state legislation superceding charter provisions and relating to the setting of salaries for elected municipal officials. He stated that this law had been noted in copies of the City Charter but had never been incor- porated into the Charter itself. He stated that the appropriate section for which the amendment was . recommended was Section 2.07, Salaries. Mr. Dorff then explained that the second change involved Section 2.05, Vacancies in the Council. He stated that the Charter currently provided for a Council vacancy to be filled by election at the next general election unless that election occurs within 60 days from the occurrence of the vacancy, this period being necessary to allow time for candidates to file. He noted that the Charter Commission concluded that the 60 day period was insufficient, since filings for such election open 98 days prior and close 84 days prior to the general election. He stated that it was the recommendation to change the provision of 60 days to 100 days. Nair. Dorff commented that the recommended changes might be termed "housekeeping changes" and it was therefore recommended that they be implemented in accordance with the state law which generally allows Charter amendment by an ordinance adopted unani- mously by the City Council after a public hearing. A brief discussion ensued relative to the means of amending ordinance provisions. Mayor Cohen then thanked Mr. Dorff and the Charter Commission for their work and commended them on their efforts to revitalize the regular review of the Charter and current municipal needs. - 1 - 4 -9 -73 Action Directing Draft Following further discussion there was a motion by Ordinances Reflecting Councilman Fignar, seconded by Councilman Leary to Charter Commission direct the City Manager to prepare draft ordinances Recommendations reflecting the .changes in Sections 2.07 and 2.05 of the City Charter as recommended by the Charter Commission. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, Kuefler and Fignar. Voting against: none. lotion passed unanimously. Consideration of Reimburse- The City Manager next explained that the City ment for Accrued Vacation Personnel Cor_.e limits the accrual of vacation days Time for I ir. Wean Murphey but provides for an extension of the accrual limitation by the City Council. He stated that former Building Inspector Jean Murphey had accumulated 11 -1/4 vacation days in excess of the limitation when he retired. He noted that upon reviewing the reasons for the accumulation and concluding that the accumu- lation caused no hardship to the City, it was recommended that the City Council formally approve the excess vacation accumulation and authorize pay- ment therefor. Action to Approve Following a brief discussion, there was a motion by Excess Vacation Accrual Councilman Britts, seconded by Councilman Kuefler and Authorize payment to to approve the accrual by former Chief Building Mr. Murphey Inspector Jean Murphey of 11 -I /4 vacation days in excess of the limitation and further to authorize pay - ment to Mr. Jean Murphey for 11 -1/4 accrued vacation days. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Council - men Leary, aritts, Kuefler and Fignar. Voting against: none. Motion passed unanimously. Proposed Retention of The City Manager stated that in order to facilitate the Consulting Services from transition caused by the retirement of former Chief Mr. Jean Murphey Building Inspector Jean Murphey, he was recommending that the City Council authorize the retention of his technical services on an as- needed consulting basis at the rate of $5 per hour, not to exceed $175 in any given month. He further explained that there were sufficient funds appropriated in the former Protective Inspection Department budget to cover the cost of such a consulting service for the current year. Authorize Consulting Following a brief discussion, there was a motion by Arrangement Councilman Kuefler, seconded by Councilman Leary to authorize a consulting arrangement with Mr. Jean Murphey to retain his technical services on an as- needed consulting basis at the rate of $5 per hour not to exceed $175 in any given month. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, Kuefler and Fignar. Voting against: none. Motion passed unanimously. Discuss Appointment of The City Manager announced that he had appcf#nted Director of Planning and Mir. Blair Tremere to the position of Director d Inspection Department Planning and Inspection effective April 15, 1973. He stated that the City Charter requires confirmation by majority vote of the City Council relative to depart- ment head appointments made by the City Manager. He stated that confirmation was requested for the appointment. Councilman Britts inquired whether additional funds beyond those already 'budgeted would be required, since Mr. Tremere would be vacating an administra- tive assistant position and a new assistant would probably be hired. The City Manager responded in the negative. - 2 - 4 -9 -73 Confirm Manager's Motion by Councilman Fignar, seconded by Council- Appointment of ilVir. man Britts to confirm the City Manager's appointment Blair Tremere as Director of Mr. Blair Tremere to the position of Director of of PL and Inspection Planning and Inspection effective April 15, 1973. Voting in favor were. Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, Kuefler and Fignar. Voting against: none. Motion passed unanimously. Planning Commission Items The City 1'ianager next explained Planning Commission Application No. 73002 Application No. 73002 submitted by lair. Marvin (Marvin Gordon) Gordon. He stated the applicant was seeking special . use permission to construct attached single family dwellings on the property located south of PI-94 and north of 66th Avenue North, from Noble Avenue to approximately 400 feet easterly of Lee Avenue North. He stated that special use permission was sought by the applicant as comprehended under Section 35 -310.2 (g) of the ordinances which provide for "other non- commercial uses required for the public welfare in an RI district, as determined by the City Council ". Administrative Assistant Blair Tremere then reviewed the Planning Commission minutes of January 10, :arch 1, Yarch 15 and April 5, 1973, which reflected the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter and recommendation. He also read Planning Commission Resolution No. 73 -1, which was a resolution recommending denial of the application. Extensive discussion ensued regarding the applicant's proposal. The Director of Public Works was called upon to discr -uss a previous study regarding the feasibility of developing the property with detached single family dwellings, and he commented that for that type of development, certain variances would be needed relative to rear yard and street subdivision setbacks. Mr. Tremere then briefly reviewed the site and build- ing plans submitted by the applicant to supplement his request for a special use permit. pP Mayor Cohen then recognized the applicant who briefly discussed the design of the building and stated that he was trying to determine the best use of the property, considering the environment which involved a long parcel abutting a major freeway. He stated the proposed units were not facing the freeway, and did incorporate such features as central air condition- ing, full basement, and lack of window openings on the freeway side. He stated that it was his intent to sell the units and that a homeowners association would be provided to assure the maintenance of the common areas. Public Hearing on Mayor Cohen then recognized the property owners or Application No. 73002 residents of lot 1,000, 4606 - 66th Avenue North, 4512 - 66th Avenue North, 4506 - 66th Avenue North, 4410 - 66th Avenue North, 4318 - 66th Avenue North, and 4413 - 66th Avenue North. Further discussion ensued and the Mayor reviewed the history of the attempts to develop the subject property which was a remnant of the freeway acquisition. Councilman Leary stated that he could see the need to give direction to the owner as to the feasibility of developing the subject property. He stated that one - 3 - 4 -9 -73 possible alternative would be for the abutting property owwrs to purchase the property and extend their back yards back to the freeway right -of -way line. He stated that if this option were pursued and proved to be unfeasible, he ccu ld then consider the develop - ment of the property with single family homes. The City Manager stated that, all other considerations aside, the attached single family home proposal for the subject property is superior in a pure planning sense to other conceivable alternatives, including the alternative of single family detached houses. Councilman Fignar stated that, in terms of the need to buffer nearby residential development from the freeway noise, he would prefer the presented concept of attached single family homes rather than detached structures. Councilman Britts noted the concern of the Planning Commission as to setting a precedent for granting variances to permit construction on remnant parcels zoned Rl. The City Manager stated that while some precedent might be set, it was important to view each case and the pertinent circumstances. He stated that In this case, for example, the size, shape and location of the parcel gave some credence to the proposed residential development. In further discussion Councilman Kuefler stated that the proposed plan appeared to be the most feasible if It were determined that residential development was the best land use. 149 stated that he agreed with Councilman LET' that all alternatives as to the ultimate use of the land should be pursued including - purchase of the property by the neighboring property owners. Councilman Fignar stated that he basically agreed, in that the applicant could not be expected to retain the undeveloped parcel forever, particularly if a feasible type of development were possible. i.!�:ayor Cohen then had the clerk read the ordinance provision setting forth the standards for granting a special use permit. He noted particularly the criterion that all standards in the district in which the special use permit is sought must be met, and that it did not appear that criterion was met. Action to Table Extensive discussion then ensued as to the disposi- Application No. 73002 tion of the application and there was a motion by CT1fiarvin Gordon) Councilman Britts, seconded by Councilman Leary to for 60 days table Planning Commission Application No. 73002 submitted by Mr. Marvin Gordon for a period of 60 days, to permit consideration of possible sale to the neighboring property owners. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, Kuefler and Fignar. Voting against: none. �jiotion passed unanimously.. Application No. 73006 The City Manager next explained- Planning Commission (Gene Anderson) Application No. 73006 submitted by Gene Anderson. He stated the applicant was seeking a variance from Section 35 -400 of the ordinances to permit construction of a single family dwelling on a substandard lot located at 5323 Irving Avenue North. - 4- 4 -9 -73 Administrative Assistant Blair Tremere then reviewed the Planning Commission minutes of April 5, 1973 and noted that on October 25, 1965, the then Village Council approved a similar variance request for the subject parcel as well as a neighboring parcel. He stated that that application had been submitted by a Mr. Richard Cameron and that the present applicant was seeking reaffirmation of the approval for the parcel at 5323 Irving Avenue North. Mayor Cohen then noted that none of the notified property owners was present. Approve Application Following a brief discussion, there was a motion by No. 73006 Councilman Britts, seconded by Councilman Fignar to (Gene Anderson) approve Planning Commission Application No. 73006, noting the prior approval contained in Application No. 65072; the precedent for such action in this area; and, the evidence submitted by the applicant that the parcel could be developed with a single family home meeting other ordinance requirements; and,, further, stipulating that such approval only grants permission to construct a single family dwelling on the lot and sloes not imply or include any other variances. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, Kuefler and Fignar. Voting against: none, Motion passed unani- mously. Application No. 73007 The City Manager next explained Planning Commission (Titus, Inc.) Application No. 73007 submitted by Titus Construction Inc. Mr. Tremere reviewed the Planning Commission minutes of April 5, 1973 and stated the applicant was seeking site and building plan approval for a 4,268 square foot commercial building to be located on the property northerly of the Goodyear Tire Center on Xerxes Avenue. He stated the proposed structure was intended to house an office for the Household Finance Corporation, as well as retail space for a Layfette Electronics Store. He noted that the application originally comprehended a small basement area to be used for storage by the . electronics firm. He explained that the building inspector had ruled that such a basement area would not be included in the gross floor area for purposes of determining required parking. N r. Tremere commented that the applicant had since indicated the possibility that such a basement area would not be needed and, consequently, the exterior appearance of the building would be slightly altered. An extensive discussion ensued and the City Manager commented as to the merits of permitting a basement storage area for a retail use, but not requiring sufficient parking spaces to reflect that gross floor area. He stated that such approval on those grounds would be somewhat inconsistent with established Council policy. Mr. Tremere commented that if the basement were constructed, the gross floor area would require approximately 6 additional parking spaces and that there was not sufficient room on the site to make such a provision. - 5 - 4 -9 -73 t��sayor Cohen then recognized hr. Larson who repro - sented the applicant and Mr. Jack Rice representing the Dayton Development Company. Mr. Rice commented that it was unlikely the basement storage area would be required and he assured the Council that such area would not be used for retail floor space as per the recommended condition of approval set forth by the Planning Commission. Approve Application No. Following further discussion, there was a motion by 73007 Councilman Leary, seconded by Councilman Fignar (Titus, Inc.) to approve Planning Commission Application No. 73007 submitted by Titus Construction Inc, subject to the following conditions: 1. Building plans are subject to the approval of the building official with respect to applicable building codes prior to the issuance of permits; 2. Utility and drainage plans including berming specifications are subject to the approval of the City Engineer prior to the issuance of a building permit; 3. A performance bond and a financial guarantee (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted to the City to guarantee the installation of the site improve- ments as designated on the approved plans; 4. If a basement area is installed, it shall not be utilized for retail sales activity. Vvting in favor were: iw Cohen, Cotinai.2nre" ?,teary, Britts, Kuefler and Fignar. Votin, agrainst: none. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting recessed at 9 :50 p.m. and resumed at 10 :10 P.M. PIE L 01 UrivN Member John Leary introduced the following resolution NO. 73 -52 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AWARDING THE SALE OF $745, 000 IMPROVEMIENT BONDS OF 1973, FIXING THE FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS THEREOF, DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT 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, John Leary, N..1-aurice Britts, Tony Kuefler and Bill Fignar; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolu- tion was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION Member Maurice Britts introduced the following NO. 73 -53 resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS FOR BASKETBALL BACKBOARDS 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 John Leary, Maurice Britts, Tony i-uefler and Bill Fignar; and the following voted against the same: nonne.. whereupon said resolution was declared du. Ay passed and adopted. 4 -9 -73 RESOLUTION -:ember Tony Kuefler introduced the fcllowing resolu -- NO. 73 -54 tion and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR FURNISHING BITUM111OUS OIL 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, john Leary, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler and Bill Fignar; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution NO. 73 -55 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR STABILIZED GRAVEL AND FINE AGGREGATE FOR SEAL COAT 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, John Leary, Maurice Britts, . Tony Kuefler and Bill Fignar; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolu - NO. 73 -56 tion and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR PLANT -MIXED BITUMINOUS MATERIAL 'the motion for the adoption of the foregoing resX9 it was duly seconded by member Jahn Leary, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, N aurice Britts, Tony Kuefler, and Bill Fignar; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESO ;ITION Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution NO. 73 -57 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE 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, john Leary, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler and Bill Fignar; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Discussion of Draft The City Manager briefly commented to a draft resou- .Resolution Awarding Bids tion awarding a bid for contract 1973 -A, which comprehended improvement project 1972 -19 'looated on Shingle Creek Parkway from 67th Avenue to just easterly of the Municipal Service Garage. He stated the resolution was not recommended for Council a action at this time due to a disagreement with recent Highway Department policy changes regarding the local use of State Aid funds. - 7 - 4 -9 -78 He stated that while it has been the City's policy to undertake roadway improvements in the industrial park in terms of phases, wherein a portion of the roadways would be installed with completion scheduled as the demand increased, recent seeming arbitrary policy changes regarding the use of State Aid funds called for non - phased completion of such improvements. He stated that the Director of Public Works had expressed the City's disagreement and dissatisfaction with such policy change and efforts were being made at this time to resolve the matter. He commented that the subject resolution and any further develop- ments relative to the City's objection would be brought to the Council's attention at a future date. RESOLUTION Member John Leary introduced the following resolution NO. 73 -50 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1973 -2, 1973 -5, 1973 -6 1973 -7 AND 1973 -9 AND PROPOSED STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. 1973 -3, 1973 -8 AND 1973 -10 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, John Leary, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler and Bill Fignar; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolu- tion was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION Member John Leary introduced the following resolution NO. 73-59 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (CONTRACT 1973 -C) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolu- tion was duly seconded by member Maurice Britts, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler and Bill Fignar; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION Member Tony . Kuefler introduced the following resolu - NO. 73-60 tion and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE HENNEPIN COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO REVISE THE COUNTY`S 5 -YEAR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM TO INCLUDE THE IMPROVEMENT OF C. S.A. H. 130 IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 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, John Leary, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler and bill Fignar; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said re-solu- tion was declared duly passed, and adopted. - a - 4 -9 -73 RESOLUTION Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution NO. 73 -61 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY IMPROVEMJIENT NOTES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Jahn Leary, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler and Bill Fignar; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. RESOLUTION Member Tony Kuefler introduced the following resolu- NO. 73 -62 tion and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION OPPOSING CONSOLIDATION OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENT FUNCTIONS IN HENNEPIN COUNTY 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, John Leary, Maurice Britts, Tony Kuefler and Bill Fignar; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager then recommended that the Council take formal action to authorize the release of the $10, 000 liquor license fee which was currently being held in escrow by the City for the Green Giant Restaurant license application. He recalled a previous discussion wherein the status of the Green Giant Restaurant liquor license was discussed noting Council recognition that authorization for issuance had expired. Authorize Release of Following a brief discussion, there was a motion by Green Giant Liquor Councilman Fignar, seconded by Councilman Kuefler License Fee to direct the City Manager to release the $10,000 liquor license fee currently held in escrow for the Green Giant Restaurant Company and to return the fee to the applicant. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, Kuefler and Fignar. Voting against: none. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion of Proposed iviayor Cohen then recognized representatives of Metro Rate Authority Northern States Power Company and an extensive discussion ensued relative to the proposed establish- ment of a uniform electric utility franchise and accompanying rate regulation. The draft proposal was reviewed and a discussion ensued with one of the representatives, Tvar. Warren Johnson. Councilmen individually expressed support of the concept of area -wide franchising and rate regulation. Councilman Kuefler prefaced his comment by announc- ing that he was an employee of Northern States Power Company and would not engage in a determina- tion of this matter to the extent that any conflict of interest might be involved. - 9 - 4 -9 =73 Declare Concensus Following further discussion regarding the relative Endorsing Metro Rate merits of establishing such an authority, there was a Authority Concept motion by Councilman Leary, seconded by Councilman Fignar to declare a consensus of the Council endors- ing the franchise concept comprehended by the draft proposal. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, nuefler & Fignar. Voting against: none. . Motion passed unanimously. Consideration of Revenue The City Manager next recommended that the City Sharing Fund Use Council further consider the establishment of guide- Guidelines lines and instructions to the staff relative to the matter of Revenue Sharing. Mayor Cohen stated that there was a need to put the financial position of the City in perspective particu- larly with regard to the status of Revenue Sharing funds. He stated that there was a need to set priorities, but by the same token there was a need to determine what the impact of the current legislative session would be upon local government. Councilman Leary stated that some of the possible needs which might be met with the use of Revenue Sharing funds included rebuilding the demand -cash position of the City; bolstering maintenance programs throughout the City; purchase of necessary capital equipment to continue existing functions; and, the possible establishment of an assistance program for senior citizens. Councilman .f.uefler stated that he concurred with Mayor Cohen in that there was a need to evaluate the ramifications of the current legislative session before establishing a list of priorities. Councilman Fignar stated his agreement and he commented that another possible use could be the partial financing of a Youth Service Bureau concept. Councilman Britts stated that he perceived a variety of needs including rehabilitation of the City's financial reserves, maintenance programs, particular- ly street upkeep and upgrading; initiation of programs heretofore eliminated from the budget for the lack of funds; and the possible establishment of a Youth Service Bureau or the subsidization of utility charges for senior citizens. The City Manager reported that he had earlier instructed staff members to develop lists of functional priorities which might qualify for the use of Revenue Sharing funds. He suggested that such priority recommendations combined with proposal informally articulated by City Council members could be refined and subsequently adopted by the City Council as an expenditure plan. The City Manager stated that ideally the Revenue Sharing priorities should be studied and resolved along with other financial re- sources at the time of annual budget formulation during July through September. 10- 4 -9 -73 The City Manager explained that the City had two years from receipt of funds to spend the money. He stated that with the exception of the first two entitle - ment periods comprising the 1972 Revenue Sharing allocation, a pre - spending plan must be formulated for each succeeding entitlement period and submitted to the U.S. Treasury Department and published in the official newspaper. He pointed out that forms to report such pre - spending plan for the January 1973 through June 1973 entitlement period were expected shortly and that they must be subsequently submitted to federal authorities within 60 days. In addition, it was pointed out that post- spending reports must be submitted to the U.S. Treasury Department and published in the official newspaper for each respec- tive entitlement. Further discussion then ensued. Approve Licenses Motion by Councilman Britts, seconded by Council- . man Kuefler to approve the following licenses: BINGO LICENSE Orchard Lane PTA 6201 Noble Ave. No. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE National Little League 5918 Upton Ave. No. GARBAGE AND REFUSE COLLECTION LICENSE Countrywide Sanitation Box 46, Montrose Dick's Lawn & Sanitary Svc. 4412 - 65th Ave. No. Minneapolis Hide & Tallow Box 2547 _MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER'S 14CENSE CLASS "A" Iten Chevrolet Co. 6701 Brooklyn Blvd. Pontiac of Brookdale 6801 Brooklyn Blvd. NON - PERISHABLE FOOD VENDING MACHINE LICENSE Best Service Vending Brooklyn Center 66 6850 Brooklyn Blvd. Pepsi Cola Bottling Whirltronics 3401 - 48th Ave. No. Uncle John's Restaurant 5915 John Martin Dr. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, Kuefler and Fignar. Voting against: none. Motion passed unanimously. Discuss NeVJ Fire The City Manager briefly reported as to new fire Training Program training facilities to be established for the depart- ments of the northwest suburbs, and to be conducted in conjunction v1th the new north area vocational technical school. He stated the cost to the City would be approximately $4600. Discussion of Water The City Manager stated that recently the City Conservation Design Council was presented with a proposed water con - Concept servation design concept which holds the potential of some major future savings. He stated that as noted earlier, adoption of such a concept would produce no change in the waterworks system improve- ments planned for 1973, but that the concept must be refined, implemented and verified in the reasonably near future if the prospective savings are to be realized. He stated that the coming summer's experience as to water usage should serve as a valid data base for evaluating current and possible policies. He stated that some direction is needed soon if the water con - servation design concept is to be implemented. 11 - 4 -9 -73 Declare Support of An extensive discussion ensued after which there Water Conservation was a motion by Councilman Kuefler, seconded by Design Concept Councilman Fritts to declare the Council's support of the water conservation design concept and to direct the staff to further refine, prepare to implement and verify the concept as presented. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, 1;uefler and Fignar. Voting against: none. Motion passed unanimously. Report on Recent Councilman Kuefler briefly commented as to recent Metro League Action action taken by the Metropolitan League of Munici- palities and he noted that a motion to endorse the election of Metropolitan Council members failed. He explained that the League determined that lobbying efforts be made toward the definition of Metropolitan Council functions,, rather than effort of promoting the election of Council members. Acknowledge Fire Motion by Councilman Fignar, seconded by Council- Relief Association man Kuefler to acknowledge financial statements for Financial Statements the Fire Department Relief Association dated December 31, 1972. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, Kuefler and Fignar. Voting against: none. Motion passed unanimously; AdJournment Notion by Councilman Leary, seconded by Councilman Fig nar to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor were: 1viayor,Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, Kuefler and Fignar. Voting against: none. Motion passed unani- mously. The City Council meeting adjourned at 12 :10 a.m. Clerk Mayor - 12 - 4 -9 -73