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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 09-17 CCM Regular Session MINUTES OF THE FRCCEErINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 17, 1973 CITY HALL Call to Order The City Council met in regular session and was called to order at 7 :30 p.m. by Mayor Philip Cohen. Roll Call Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, Kuefler, and Fignar. Also present were City Manager Donald Poss, Director of Public Works James Avaerila, D!roctor of Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, City Attorney Richard Schaeffer, and Administrative Assistants Daniel Hartman and James Lacina . Invocation The invocation was offered by Reverend Nichols of the St. Alphonsus Church. Read Letter From Mayor Cohen asked the Clerk to read a letter received Mr. G. Nelson from Misr. Gerald Nelson, 5410. France Avenue North, stating his impressions of a recently attended Co.'' 611 meeting and offering his compliments `as,,to the 66nduct' of the meeting. Approve Minutes: Motion by Council man Leary, seconded by, Councilman 9 -11 -73 Britts to approve the minutes of the September 10 meeting as submitted, Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohan, Councilmen Leary, Britts, - Fignar, and Kuefler. Voting against: none. The motion passed ufi4himousI' 9 -11 -73 Motion by Councilman Kuefler, seconded by Councilmen Fignar to approve the minutes of the September 11, 1 99 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: M-Aycs Cohen, Councilmen Leary,`' Britts, Fignar, a ICueflt. Voting against: none, The motion passed uponimously. 9 -12 -73 Motion by Councilmen Fignar, seconded by` CdvMv.1lman Britts to approve the minutes of the September 12, 1973 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Fignar anti Kuefrer,' Not voting: Councilman Leary, who explained he was not present at the September 12 meeting. The motion . passed. RESOLUTION Member john Leary introduced the fallowing resolution NO. 73 -152 and movod its RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER WAIN IMPROVEItirMENT P K)JLCT NO. 1973--36 AND STNtgT SURFACIN 1 PROVEMENT PROJECT NO, 1973 -37 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS The motion for the adoptfcn of the foregoing riesolutio i was duly seconded by member Bill Fignar, and, upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favo th,are- of: Philip' Cohen, John Leary, llMalince Britts, Bill Fignar, and Tony' Kuefler; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said re: >olution was `de- clared duly passed and adopted.` Y Discuss Draft Resolution The City Manager introduced a draft resolution recom- Establishing Public mended for the purpose of establishing improvement Improvement Hearings project hearings for October 15, 1973. The proposed public improvement projects were explained by the Director of Public Works. An extensive discussion ensued relative to proposed project No. 1973 -35, which comprehended street restoration and surfacing. Concern centered on whether the street should be upgraded alt this time, with the case being assessed against neighboring property owners, or whether the street surface should merely be restored to its existing quality once the proposed utilities installation was completed. Consensus to Strike Following a discussion of the merits of each alternative, Proposed Project the Director of Public Works commented that the public 1973 -35 From Draft hearing on this proposed pro could by deferred until Resolution. next spring without hindering the installation of ts1e water main. He stated tha� this would permit the City an opportunity to inform the neighboring property owne as to the various options available. It was she con- , sensus to strike proposed project No. 1973 -35 from the d =aft resolution. RESOLUTIOW Member Tony Kuegler introduced the following resolution NO. 73 -1.53 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PIiOVIIDING FOP. PUBLIC HEARING ON PRO- POSED WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. 1973 -31 AND 1973 -36; PROPOSED STREET RESTGRATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1373 -32; PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PRO NO. 13073-33; AND PROPOSED STREET SURFACING IMPROVEME.i1i:z: PROJECT 110. 1973 -37 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: PiJ.iip Cohen, Maurice Britts, john Leery, Bill Fignar, and Tony K_uexler; 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. -1S4 and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIO1 AP PROWNG PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (CONTRACT 1973 -G) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Tony Kuefier, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohan, John Leary, Maurice Britts, Bill Fignar, and Tony Kuefi.er; and the following , rot.d agaaa the same: none, whereupo n said resoiu 3.cn was declared duly passed and adopted, Planning Commission The neat item of business Baas ccnside!:aUlort of Planning Application No. 73028 Commission. Application No. 7302 3 submitted by Harstad (Harstad Construction) Const:uc.tion Company. The item w s hatroduced by the Dire Acir of Plarrang and Inspection who reviewed the Planning Coznm4.sy +.0X1 consideration as reflected in the Septemibe -r 6, 1973 srtnutes. He- stated the applicant was seeking site and b" Iding plan approval for a 3,625 sgilare foot retail convenience center to be located ..2- 9 -17 -73 within the large C2 tract located southerly of 66th Avenue North and easterly of Camden Avenue North. The Director of Planning and Inspection commented that the Planning Commission had required the applicant to prepare a nnceptual master plan for the possible future development of the area, in that there are definite parallels with this C2 area and the parcel located at 69th and Humboldt Avenues North. The Council then reviewed the conceptual master plan and the Director of Planning and Inspection noted the Commission approval. The site and building plans were then presented and an extensive discussion ensued. The Director of Planning and Inspection noted that the Commission had voiced some concern as to whether a plat of the subject area should be required as a condition of approval. the City Manager commented that at this time the decision as to whether to plat was up to the applicant. He further explained Mr. Harstad should be fully aware that if the area were not platted, the proposed retail development would be subject to assessment based upon the entire lot rather than the individual site. The Mayor recognized Mr. Harstad who acknowledged his understanding of the assessment policies which would be applied agaiust his development if it weren't replatted. The Director of Public Works also noted that the applicant had yet to submit a detail regarding the design of the exterior light fixtures. He explained ghat the submitted plans indicated the lighting would be of a relatively high intensity and it was necessary to review a future detail to de whether the lighting would meet with ordinance provisions. Action Approving Following further discussion there was a motion by Application No. 73028 Councilman Britts, seconded by Councilman Leary to (Harstad Construction) approve Planning Commission Application No. 73028 submitted by Harstad Construction Company 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 building permits. 2. Drainage, grading, utility and berming plans are subject to the approval of the City Engineer prior to the issuance of building permits. 3. A performance agreement and financial guarantee (in ..in amount to be deter nAneu by the City !Manager) shall be submitted to the City to glarar:��ee the installation of site improvement ec shown on all plans approved by the City. 4, Approval is exclusive of all signery. S. The applicank � hall submit detailed data r(AatiL a to cue ex�ericr lighting of the site, and sc ch ,plans are subject to approval by the Building Official. -3- 9 -17 -73 Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, Fignar, end Yaefler. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Approve Final Plat The City Manager introduced a final plat submitted by (Wilda Addkdon ) Mr. Orville Wilda and explained that the plat to b P P e known as the Wilda Addition to Brooklyn Center had received preliminary approval at the August 20, 1973 Council meeting. The Director of Public Works briefly commented as to the features of the plat. Following a brief discussion there was a motion by Councilman Fignar, seconded by Councilman Kuefler to approve the final plat for the Wilda Addition as sub- mitted by Mr. Orville Wilda. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, Fignar, and Kuefler. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. Consider Adoption of The next item of business was a brief discussion as to Local Standards for the possible adoption of local standards for the opera - Day Care Center tion of day care centers. The City Manager stated tho Operations item had been discussed at the August 20 meeting and that the Director of Planning and Inspection had pre- pared a preliminary draft of policy guidelines. The Director of Planning and Inspection briefly reviewed the tentative guidelines :rid stated he had recently met with officials from the County Day Care Section and had been apFotsed of additional data, which might be incorporated into local policy guidelines. He stated that a detailed meriorandi m on the subject would be prepared for an ensuing Council meeting. Recess The meeting recessed from 9:15 p.m. to 9:45 p. in. RESOLUTION Member Maurice Britts introduced the ioilowing resob.a - N©. 73 -155 twon and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1973 GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND APPROPRIATIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member John Leary, and upon vote being - Laken thereon, the following voted in favor there -- of: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Maxdce Britts, Bill Fignar, and Tony Kuefler, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Approval of Licenses Motion by Councilman Fignar, seconded by Councilman Leary to approve the following licenses. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENS Brooklyn Center High School Future Homemakers of America 6500 - Humboldt Ave. BUILDIN MOVERS LICENSE Ernst Machinery & Housemovers Corp. 8400 - 95th Ave. Voting in favor were: May -r Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, Fignar, and Kaefier. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously. --4- 9- 1-7 --73 Reconvene 1974 Motion by Councilman Britts, seconded by Councilman Budget Hearing Fignar to reconvene the 1974 budget hearing. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Britts, Fignar, and Kuefler. Voting against: none, The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Cohen noted that the Council had reviewed the revenue estimate and the summaries of appropriations and expenditures, and asked the City Manager to review the remaining portion comprising the proposed appro- priations for the various departments and functions He stated that if the Councilmen had questions they should be asked as the Manager proceeded. The City Manager then reviewed the various proposed departmental appropriations and expenditures including, Mayor and Council; election and registration; adminis- trative office; assessor's office; finance; independent audit; legal service; charter commission; and police. A brief discussion ensued regarding the various re- quested and recommended appropriations for the police department. Councilman Leary left the table at 11:13 p.m. The City Manager continued with the review of the proposed departmenLal appropriations and expenditures including those for fire department; planning and inspection; civil defense; animal control; engineering; street and maintenance garage; street lighting; con- servation of health; and park and recreation. Relative to the data presented in the park and recreation proposed appropriations and expenditures, the City Manager noted several transposition errors resulting In changes of total requested appropriations. The City Manager then briefly reviewed the proposed appropriation and expenditures for the unallocated labor budget and commented as to the appendixes in the proposed budget regarding personnel and supplemental financial data. Following a brief discussion the Mayor stated that he was prepared to recommend approval of the budget as proposed, and Councilman Britts stated his agreement noting the judicious use of Revenue Sharing funds. The City Manager stated that in accordance with es- tablished Council procedure the staff would prepare draft resolutions approving the proposed budget and certifying the tax levy for the City. Action Directing Motion by Councilman Kuefler, seconded by Councilman Recolutians Ad -opting Fignar to direct the preparation of resolutions adopting 1974 Budget and the proposed 1974 budge: and auxoxizing the tax: levy Authorizing Levu for 1974 to bf: submitted at he October 1, 1973 Council meeting. 'Doting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Council- men Britts, Fignar, and Kuefler. Voting against: none. The motion passed. -5- Sr-17 -73 The City N.anager then offered comments as to the status of Revenue Sharing funds for the City and presented statistics as to funds received and projections as to expected amounts. Adjourn 1974 Budget Motion by Councilman Britts, seconded by Councilmen Hearing Fignar to adjourn the 1974 budget hearing. Voting in favor we-re: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Fignar, and Kuefler. Voting against: none. The motion passed. Other Business: In other business Councilman Britts distributed data Youth Service relative to the Northside Youth Service Bureau in Bureau Coi,cept Minneapoiis, and commented as to the possibilities for such an agency in Brooklyn Center. He stated the it, in his opinion, there was a great deal of merit to the concept of the youth service bureau and Mayor Cohen agreed, stating that the staff should develop further data for Council review at a later date. The City Manager stated that he had reviewed the sub - mitted data and agreed that the concept had merit. He noted, however, that attention should be focused on the: function of coordinating existing resources, and that there was no apparent need for a large staff and inde- pendent facilities. Councilman Brits stated his agreement but emphasized that it was the end product of providing meaningful services to youth in a variety of vital areas that counted. Informational Jtems The City Manager briefly commented as to a conversa- tion he had recently had with representatives of Mora: & Associates, who had propo ed development of two multi-residential apartment buildings iii:the City. The Manage: also noted he clrcumstaaces surrounding a pending court natter 'invoivinG a Mr. Donald Blom, who had been cited as to a violation of the City .Lome occupation ordinance provisions. Adjournment Motion by Councilman Fignar, seconded by Councilman Britts to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Britts, Fignar, and Kuefler. Voting against: none. The motion passed. The City Council meeting adjourned at 1:25 a.m. Cerk Mayor -6- 9 -17 -73