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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 01-03 CCM Regular Session Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center In the County of Hennepin and State of - - Minnesota, January 3, 1972 The City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :40 P. M. Roil Call: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Also present were: City Manager Donald Poss, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, City Attorney Richard Schleifer and Administrative Assistant Blair Tremere. Reverend Pohl of St. Alphonsus Church offered the invocation. Motion by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Leary to approve the minutes of the December 6, 1971 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against: none, Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Willard to approve the minutes of the December 13, 1971 meeting as submitted. Voting In favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Ausen and seconded by Councilman Leary to approve the minutes of the December 20, 1971 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Ausen to approve the minutes of the December 30,, 1971 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against: none. Motion can -led unanimously. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 71 -238 RESOLUTION COMMENDING MR. THOMAS LOUCKS FOR DEDICATED SERVICE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Vernon Ausen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the follovA ng voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 71 -239 RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR AND RECOGNITION OF THE EFFOR19 ANDSERVICE OF R EDWIN I C QMMM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member John Leary, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in faro r thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Mayor Cohen commented relative to the retirement of Councilman Willard and expressed appreciation for his efforts and public service. ..1_ Motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Leary to direct the City Manager to prepare a resolution commending Mr. Theodore Willard for his public service and recognizing his efforts on behalf of the betterment of the City of Brooklyn Center, Vcting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Arisen, Heck and Britts. Voting against none. Motion carried unanimously, Councilman Willard then offered comments and expressed his appreciation to the members of the City Council. Motion by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Leary to adjourn the 1971 Council meeting. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously The 1971 City Council meeting adjourned at 8 :05 P. M. City Clerk Allen Lindman then administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Philip Cohen and Councilman Maurice Britts. The 1972 City Council was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 8 :25 P.M. Roll Call: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Also present were: City Manager Donald Poss, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, and Administrative Assistant Blair Tremere. Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Ausen to appoint Councilman Heck as Mayor Pro -tem. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen,, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Niotion carried unanimously. The City Manager explained that the City Ordinances provided that the Mayor has the responsibility for appointments to the Planning Commission subject to the majority consent of the City Council and there currently were three vacancies on that Commission. Mayor Cohen stated that he was prepared to fill two of the vacancies with the third appointment to be made at the next regular meeting. Councilman Ausen stated his opinion to the effect that the Council should not confirm any appointments until all appointments had been recommended for Council confirmation. He commented that the Councilmen should have an input to the governmental process which would be reflected in appointment of some of their recommendations to the various commissions. In that regard he suggested that the Council should review the method of filling vacancies on the advisory commissions. Mayor Cohen responded that he was following established procedure in fulfilling the requirement of making such appointments which was a function of the office of the Mayor. He stated that each appointment is reviewed and voted upon its own merits. The Mayor then polled the Council and announced that he would proceed with the appointments. Motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Leary to confirm Mayor Cohen's re- appointment of Mr. Henry Bogucki, 7000 Quail Ave. No.. to the Planning Commission for a term of two years effective January 1, 1972. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Ausen and seconded by Councilman Leary to confirm Mayor Cohen's appointment of Mr. Carl Gross, 5401 Brooklyn Blvd.,, to the Planning Commission seat vacated by Mr. Karl Schuller for a term of two years effective January 1, 1972, A brief discussion ensued between the Councilmen and Mr, Gross relative to his letter of application. The Mayor also commented that Mr. Gross was currently serving as a member of the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission and had submitted his resignation. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. -2- Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Heck to confirm Mayor Cohen's re- appointment of Mr. Earl Larson,. 3107 - 66th Ave. No., to the Park and Recreation Commission for a three year term effective January 1, 1972. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none.. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Leary to confirm Mayor Cohen`s appointment of Mrs. Toyse Kyle, 4816 Lakeview Ave. No., to the Human Rights Commission seat vacated by Mrs. Marie Rasmussen for a three year term effective January 1, 1972. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Britts to confirm Mayor Cohen's appointment of Mr. Richard E. Mero, 3201 Lawrence Road, to the Human Rights Commission seat vacated by Mr. Mark Sazama for a term of three years effective January 1, 1972. Voting in favor were; Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Cohen then noted that due to additional considerations the appointment to the position of Chan of the Human Rights Commission is being deferred until the next Council meeting. Mayor Cohen commented that Councilman Britts was Ding designated as the Mayor's representative to the Brooklyn Center Conservation Commission, The Mayor then stated that City Clerk. Allen S, Lindman is being re- appointed as the Mayor`s representative as Weed Inspector for the year 1972 consistent with City Charter provisions. Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -1 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE SIMPEM RATE AMHO The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Howard Heck, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Maurice Britts; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -2 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Howard Heck, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohan, John Leafy, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Maurice Britts; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Vernon Ausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -3 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRE- SENTATIVE TO THE METRO SECTION OF THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA MUNICIPALITIES q -3- 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, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Maurice Britts; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member John Leary Introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -4 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR TO THE SUBURBAN SANITARY DISPOSAL AUTHORITY 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, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Maurice Britts; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Vernon Ausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -5 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE BROOKLYN CENTER STATE BANK A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Howard Heck, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Maurice Britts; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Howard Heck Introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -6 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member John Leary, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Maurice Britts; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -7 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST PLYMOUTH NATIONAL BANK A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member John Leary, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Maurice Britts; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -8 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS -4- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member John Leary, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Maurice Britts; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman ,Ausen to re- designate the Brooklyn Cente Post as the official City newspaper. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none, Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Lary to approve the following licenses: Bowling Alley License Lynbrook Bowl 6357 No, Lilac Drive _Cigarette License Brook - dale Pontiac (Servomation) 6801 Brooklyn Blvd. Brooklyn Pure Oil (Pat -Nik, Inc.) 6901 Brooklyn Blvd. Chuck Wagon Inn 5720 Morgan Ave, No. Green Giant (Viking Enterprises) 5540 Brooklyn Blvd, Iten Chevrolet (Servomation) 6701 Brooklyn Blvd. J.C. Penney (Servomation) Brookdale Center John Legierski (B.C. "66 ") 6850 Brooklyn Blvd. LaCrosse Dairy 5845 Lyndale Ave. No. Lynbrook Bowl 6357 N, Lilac Drive Servomation 4301 - 68th Ave. No. Spur Station (Pat -Nik, Inc.) 6834 Brooklyn Blvd, State Farm Ins. (Servomation) le Creek Pkwy. ) 5930 Shin g T. J.'s Restaurant 5532 Brooklyn Blvd. Velie Olds (Servomation) 6700 Brooklyn Blvd. Gasoline Service Station License Bill's Texaco 6810 Brooklyn Blvd. Howe, Inc, 4821 Xerxes Ave. No. Northbrook Gulf Service 1912 - 57th Ave. No. Pool Billiard License Lynbrook Bowl 6357 No. Lilac Drive Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts„ Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Heck to confirm the City Manager's re- appointment of Mr, Donald Mason as Chief of the Brooklyn Center Fire Department for a four year term effective January 1, 1972, Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting' against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager briefly reviewed the status of the City's class action suit challenging the interpretative authority of the State Tax Commissioner. He commented that the City again had been denied a temporary restraining order, but that the suit itself had been scheduled relatively early on the court calendar, tentatively for January 24th. He further stated that a re-- certification of the 1972 budget was not recommended at this time. The Mayor and the City Manager commented that many communities around the state had offered moral and financial support for the court action. The next item of business was a review of the Brooklyn Center bus operation, The Mayor recognized Mr. Theodore Willard who presented a status report. Mr. Willard commented that the staff had presented to the Metropolitan Transit Commission Operations Staff several alternates for their evaluation. He stated that the Transit Commission had directed the City to consider reducing the hours of operation and an increase in fares thus reducing operating losses, Mr. Willard said an alternate which would reduce the hours of operation to six hours per day, retaining the 10 fare, offered a minimum level of acceptable service. He further noted that there had been some indication that the Metropolitan Transit Commission staff was considering a proposal which would continue bus operation -S_ on a Saturday only basis with an increase to a 25� fare. He concluded that the basic policy consideration which must be resolved is whether the service should be continued and at what level of operation, Mayor Cohen stated that as a policy matter bus service should be continued with Transit Commission support in that sucban citizens deserve at least a minimal return on their tax support of the Commission's operations, He stated that it is a matter of equity for metropolitan area taxpayers to expect such service. He stated that the City should request at least a daily operation, rather than a Saturday only type service, as a minimum of acceptable level of service. Councilman Leary voiced concern over the effect of the proposed bus operation and the status of the 1972 budget as well as the ramifications of the 1971 tax limitations. Councilman Ausen stated that a major consideration of continued bus service was the use by youth and the resultant effects on the use of the Civic Center facilities. The City Manager suggested that the City's cash subsidy of any operating losses should not exceed $300 per month. It was suggested that the City could use a package concept wherein the City's contribution to the support of the bus operation would include admin- istrative and promotional costs as well as the cash subsidy to cover the op ating losses. Following further discussion there was a motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Ausen to recognize that, should the Brooklyn Center bus operation be continued, the minimum acceptable level of service would be six hours per day, six days per week; and, further to propose that the City would assume fifty per cent of the estimated operating expenses consisting of a cash subsidy not to exceed $300 per month and in -kind administrative and promotional services necessary to maintain the bus operation over a six month period; and, further to recommend that the 15� fare be retained. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Ausen to adjourn the meeting, Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts, Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously, The meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Clerk Mayor -6-