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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 05-08 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 lv ay Cu,, 1972 The City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mlayor Philip Cohen at 7 :35 P. IV% Roll Call Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Heck,, Leary, Ausen and Britts. Also present were: City 1✓lanager Donald Poss, Director of Public - Works James Merila, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, Chief of Police Thomas O'Hehir, and Administrative Assistants Blair Tremere and Daniel Hartman. The invocation was offered by Reverend Lindquist of Brookdale Covenant Church. Motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Leary to approve the minutes of the April 10, 1972 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Beck, Leary, Ausen and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 110. 72 -59 RESOLUTION CORRECTT1 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON FLAT 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 Ifiaurice 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 140. 72 -60 RESOLUTION AUTHOMING THE CITY MANAGER TO VIRITE -OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE CHECKS 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 Nlaurice Britts; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager next commented relative to the license applications submitted for approval„ He recommended approval of all the licenses ezoept the kennel license requested by Brooklyn Center Holiday Inn, He stated that the application had been submitted as a matter of corporate policy. The City Mx Anager further noted, relative to the catering food vehicle license application submitted by. I /ir. Dale P. !/.Ayer and Havdd L. Manke, Jr., that since that council m,g?:t dos=xe to examine the application in some detail and since the applicants were not yet present, consideration of the application could be deferred until later in the meeting. -1- After a brief discussion there was a motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Britts to not approve the Holiday Ina kennel license, to defer the catering food vehicle license, and to approve the following licenses: Pleating and Air Conditioning Systems License Air Comfort Co.,, Inc. 3300 Gorham Ave. Berghorst Plumbing u heating 10732 Hanson Blvd. Cromstrom's Heating 4410 Excelsior Blvd. Fleming Sheet 1 tietal Co. 775 Colorado Ave. J. McClure belly Co. 2601 Stevens Ave. So, Superior Furnace Co. 6121 - 42nd Ave, No. Gas Piping License Blue Flame Contractors, Inc. 5309 Edina Indust. Ray Welter Heating 4637 Chicago Ave. Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Blue Flame Contractors, Inc. 5309 Edina Indust. C. 0. Carlson Air Condition 709 Bradford Ave. No. Richmond and Sons 2810 Major Ave. 1 o. Thompson Air Conditioning 5115 Hanson Court Ray Welter Heating 4637 Chicago Ave. SJ.gn Hanger License Brede, Inc. 2211 Broadway N.E. LeRoy Signs, Inc. 3101 boo. Second St. Class "A" Motor Vehicle Dealers License Brookdale Motors, Inc. 2500 County Rd. 10 Velie Oldsmobile, Inc. 6700 Brooklyn Blvd. Non- Perishable Food Vending Duke's Standard Service 6600 Lyndale Ave. No. _Cigarette License Dayton's Service Station Brookdale Center Public Dance License Chuck Wagon Inn. 5720 Morgan Ave. No. Holiday Inn of Brooklyn Center 1501 - 65th Ave. No. Pool and Billa:d License Holiday Inn of Brooklyn Center 1501 - 65th Ave. No. On Sale Malt Liquor Non - Intoxicating License Holiday Inn of Brooklyn Center 1501 - 65th Ave. No. Food Establishment License Holiday inn of Brooklyn Center 1501 - 65th Ave. No. Public Swimming Pool License Holiday Inn of Brooklyn Center 1501 - 65th Ave. No. Ga Serrice Station License Dayton's Service Station Brookdale Center Noting in favor were: N.Layor Coven, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and B itts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member Jolm Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 110. 72 -61 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VJVO TRUCKS THROUGH H EN1; PIN COUIXTY PURCHASING AG-.REE -2- 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 adapted. =ember Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION HO. 72 -62 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO POLICE CARS THROUGH HENNEPIN COUNTY PURCHASING AGREEMENT 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. The City Manager next commented relative to a resolution regarding definition of Metropolitan Sewer benefits. He stated that the Public Works Director was prepared to report regarding the matter. He noted the manner of defining Metropolitan Sewer benefits as authorized by legislative enabling action can have great economic significance to the sewer service area which includes Brooklyn Center. He further noted that considerable study has been given to the definition of Metropolitan Sewer benefits and stated the proposed resolution was recommended as declaration of support for the definition which was in the best interest of Brooklyn Center. The Director of Public vVorks commenced discussion of his May 4, 1972 memorandum to the City Council. He stated the draft resolution supported the Sewer Service Area No. 1 Advisory Board recommendation that alternative "A" be adopted for the Metropolitan benefit. He explained that th:.s alternative limits application of the metropolitan benefit concept to natural resources on or near which a treatment plant could be located, i.e., some body of water. He stated that in order to be of metropolitan significance, the body of water must be available for persons of the metropolitan area to make substantial use of the resources of water supply, recreation historic, srenic, or geologic purposes. He stated it was anticipated that this alternative would produce relatively few cases where a metropolitan benefit would be allocat -d to the entire metropolitan sewer service area. The Director of Public Works further explained the draft resolution supported the Advisory Board's recommendation that if a metropolitan bene�'-it is com p uted, it should be computed by method Number 2, whereby the Sewer Board would compute the amount of currera costs which were to be allocated to the metropolitan benefit each year. He noted this method is favored because tha computation of costs involves real amounts for the system selected and computes the actual metropolitan_ beneflit costs for each year, whereas method Number 1 is based on a single calculation at the time the metropolitan benefit is declared and utilizes estimated costs for is computation, extensive discussion ensued relative to the draft resolution and in response to an inquiry by Councilman Ausen the Director of Public Works explained the establishment of the various sewer service areas, the size of the areas, as well as the determination of the boundaries. Mayor Cohen noted that a number of individuaiz were present for the Planning Commission agenda items and thus deferred further discussion of the sewer benefit policy until later in the meeting. -3- The City Manager explained Planning Commission Application No. 72035 submitted by Shell Oil Co. requesting a special use permit. He explained the applicant was proposing to install a car washer in one of the existing service bays of the Shell Station at 66th and Lyndale Avenues North. He noted the installation of another overhead door was proposed at the west end of the so uth service bay and that additional surfacing and curbing would be provided on the site. He stated that the staff had conducted a survey of other communities which had gas stations featuring built in car washers and noted that they had indicated few problems with such an operation. With regard to the instant application the City Manager noted the staff concern and recommendation that continuous perimeter cast in -place concrete curbing be installed, as opposed to the indicated wheel stops, and that all unsurfaced driving and parking areas be properly surfaced. The Mayor then recognized Mr. S.E. Johnson a representative of the applicant who explained the proposed operation which would entail free washes with each purchase of gasoline. He further noted that the Shell Station has terminated the trailer rental business and all rental units have been removed from the premises. Mayor Cohen noted that none of the notified property owners was present and waived the reading of names. Following further discussion there was a motion by Councilman Ausen and seconded by Councilman Britts to approve Planning Commission Application No. 72035 submitted by Shell Oil Company subject to the following conditions: 1. Structural improvements are subject to the approval of the Building Inspector with respect to applicable building codes; 2. All driving and parking areas will be properly surfaced; 3. Continuous cast -in -place concrete curbing will be installed along the perimeter as indicated on the revised site plan; 4. The permit will be subject to review on an annual basis commencing on the date of issue; 5. The existing special use permit for the rental and storage of trailers will be rescinded. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Dhotion carried unanimously. A brief discussion ensued relative to the introduction of automatic ca: wash operations at existing gasoline stations and the possible negative effect on abutting residential properties and Councilman Britts suggested that the Planning Commission should investigate the feasibility of establishing standards which would apply to such proposals which abut residential areas. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Heck to direct the Planning Commission to investigate the feasibility of establishing standards applicable to automatic car wash operations at service stations which abut residential areas. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Ccuncilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. kilotion carried unanimously. The City Manager next explained Planning Commission Application No. 72037 submitted by First Florida Building Corp. He stated the applicant was requesting site and building plan approval for the interior and exterior renovation of the Burger Ding Restaurant at 61st and Brooklyn Blvd. -4- He commented that the staff had consulted with the applicant relative to certain revisions of the submitted plans. He stated the following factors were considered: curbing, parking, lighting, fencing, and signery. Mayor Cohen then recognized h r. Richard Cieske and Mr. Douglas Day, representatives of the applicant, who reviewed the proposed site and building plans. Mfr. Cieske stated that the applicant desired to comply with the City sign requirements and had agreed not to install a proposed building sign and further, that the red roof parapet strip would be unlighted. Following further discussion there was a motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Ausen to approve Planning Commission Application No. 72037 submitted by First Florida Building Corp. subject to the following conditions: 1. Building and site plans are subject to the approval of the Building Inspector with respect to applicable building codes; 2. Six -inch continous cast -in -place concrete curbing will be installed around the perimeter of the parking areas as indicated on the revised plans; 3. Lighting will be non - glare; if the lighting indicated on the plan is installed, it will be subject to review and removal if deemed unsatisfactory; 4. Plan approval is exclusive of any signery; 5. A performance agreement and performance bond (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted to the City to guarantee the site improvements as designated on the plans submitted. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager noted that the applicants for a catering food vehicle license were present and stated the application was of some note in that previous operations of this sort had created some local controversy. The Miayor recognized the applicants, Mr. Dale P. Miller and Mr. Harold Manke, Jr. , and a brief discussion ensured relative to Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances which relate to the licensing and regulating of certain vending operations in public streets. The City Manager noted the concern of citizens in prior years had been over traffic and the safety of children as they were attracted to the vending operation. He stated that it seemed fair to speculate that some controversy might again arise. A discussion ensued and the applicant stated that the vehicle would be attended by adults, that noise from the vehicle and attention - arousing devices would be minimal, that the schedule of the vehicle would be such that it would not pass through the same neighborhood twice in one week, and that the areas around the stopping points of the vehicle would be thoroughly policed of debris following each stop. Following further discussion there was a motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Britts to approve the Catering Food Vehicle License submitted by Mr. Dale P. Miller and Mr. Harold Nfanke, Jr. subject to the provisions of Jhapter 23 of the City Ordinances. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting recessed at 9 :25 P. hi. and resumed at 9 :45 P. M. -5- Discussion then resumed relative to the draft resolution concerning metropolitan sewer benefit policy. The City zv'Janager and the Director of Public I'Vorks further explained the concept of the metropolitan sewer benefits. Extensive discussion ensued relative to the proposed policy and the proposed resolution supporting Sewer Service Area No. 1 Advisory Board action relative to the 1 etropolitan Sewer benefits 1v ember John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -63 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING SEWER SERVICE AREA NO. 1 ADVISORY BOARD ACTIO14 RELATIVE TO N. ETROPOLITAN SEWER BENEFITS 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. The next item of business was consideration of two draft resolutions establishing various public works projects along Shingle Creek Pkwy, in the northern portion of the Brooklyn Center Industrial Park. The City Manager noted that two other agenda items were related to these matters, one involving the proposed retention of a consulting engineer for the design of a bridge crossing Shingle Creek, and the other being a discussion relative to future utility extensions in the Brooklyn Center Industrial Park. Relative to the latter, the City manager stated that the Council and staff had been concerned over the years that development of the Industrial Park take place in an economically contiguous fashion versus relatively higher cost, higher risk, sporatic or spot development. He commented that while developers in Brooklyn Center and other parts of the metropolitan area have traditionally taken advantage of the special assessment financing aspects of the tax delinquency laws to aid in the long range development of their projects, the City had early cautioned the developers of the Industrial Park that extensive tax delinquencies could not be tolerated because such delinquencies would relate very directly to the City's ability to meet bond obligations entered into for the purpose of providing public service improvements in the Industrial Park. He reported that to date the Industrial Park developers have been most cooperative in avoiding intolerable tax delinquencies. He stated however, that the magnitude of the developers annual special assessment obligations attributable to unbuilt -upon parcels was becoming substantial and thus any new improvement proposals should be viewed very carefully. The City 1 distinguished between two current improvement proposals consisting of the extension of services in Shingle Creek Pkwy. from 67th Avenue northwestward and the extension of services in Freeway Blvd. between Shingle Creek Pkwy. and erxes Ave. No. He noted that the Shingle Creek Pkwy, extension, estimated to add an additional annual special assessment obligation of approximately $32, 000. 00 per year, was desirable for the purpose of opening up additional industrial parcels which were becoming in shout supply within the Industrial Park. He noted that the Freeway Blvd. extension was proposed for the purpose of opening up additional commercial land, specifically for a restaurant proposal and for freeway exposure, although developable commercial parcels are generally in abundant supply within the Industrial Park. He stated that the estimated annual special assessment obligation for opening up Freeway Blvd. would amount to $40, 000.00. The City Pi= =anger offered his opinion that the City was at a point of optimum risk exposure until such time as it is demonstrated that building development will absorb the supply of developable commerical parcels. -6- Relative to the agenda item proposing the retention of a consulting engineer for the design for a Shingle Creek bridge crossing, the City TN✓±anager recommended that the Council authorize such action so that the bridge design can be completed and available for implementation at such time as the Freeway Blvd. extension is deemed necessary. Councilman Heck inquired whether there would be a need for consulting assistance in determining the future rrarketability of industrial/commercial sites. The City Manager stated reservations about the effectiveness of such consultant input. Upon further discussion it was the consensus of the City Council to authorize the extension of Shingle Creek Pkwy. services, but to deer the extension of Freeway Blvd. between Shingle Creek Pkwy. and Xerxes Avenue until a better determination of need could be established. Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -64 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SAi1ITARY SE'VIER Ii,.PROVENEiVT PROJECT NO. 1972 -16, STOR M SEWER IMPROVEIVO;I\TT PROJECT NO. 1972 -17, MATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1972 -18, AND STREET GRADING, BASE S: SURFACING IMPROVE TVIX PROJECT NO. 1972 -19 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLAYS AND SPECIFIGA�IONS 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: RESOLUTIONT INTO. 72 -65 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BRIDGE IMPROVE N E!,T PROJECT ATO. 1972 -20 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIOI•TS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Vernon Ausen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and 1r "6aurice Britts; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Leary to defer for further consideration Public lrVorks Projects No. 1972 -21, 1972 4 -22, 1972 -23, and 1972 -24. Voting in favor were: IVTayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESQLUTIOId NO. 72 -66 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY NIAMAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEIVXNT WITH EGIL WEFALD 16: ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PREPARING PLANS A SPECIFICATIONS FOR BRIDGE PROJECT NO. 1972 -20 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member 1aurice Britts, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following 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. -7- Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 140. 72 -67 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PUBLIC UTILITY INIPROVE1.4 PROJECT NO. 1972 -25 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIO11S 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 Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -68 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC SIGNALS, SIDEVIALY u STORM SEV %rER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ISO. 1972 -26 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member John Lary, 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. The City Manager commented relative to a draft resolution recommended to approve an agreement with Brooklyn Park, wherein Brooklyn Center would share its utilities in 73rd Avenue North between Newton and Penn Avenues North. He stated the provisions of the agreement are similar to those contained in previous agreements for segments of 73rd Avenue North. A brief discussion ensued relative to Councilman Heck's remark that an agreement should be established with Brooklyn Park regarding the surfacing of the northern half of 73rd Avenue North between Lyndale Avenue North and Willow Lane. Member Vernon Ausen introduced the followin g resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -69 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY NANAG.ER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BROOKLYN PART: RELATIVE TO PROVIDING UTILITY SERVICE TO BROO,TLYN PARK RESIDENTS ON 73RD AVENUE NORTH BETWEEN NEWTON AVENUE AND PENN AVENUE 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. The City Manager next explained that the Director of Public Vfvorks had recommended, and that he strongly concurred, that the 1961 comprehensive report on Brooklyn Center's water system prepared by Black and Veatch be updated at this time. The Director of Public - Vforks commented that it was tho recommendation that, prior to proceeding with the construction of a two million gallon reservoir as recommended in the 1961 report, the City continue with its conservative approach of having all the latest available information prior to making decisions. n He further noted the latest information in this case would be a review of the treated water storage requirements for the City of Brooklyn Center with the following points taken into consideration: 1. The need for a two million gallon elevated storage tank in the south central part of our distribution system; 2. Whether this is still the best location for the storage tank; 3. Whether the storage would be p rovided in the form of an elevated tank or ground storage reservoir and treated pumping station; 4. Concern regarding aesthetic qualities of an elevated storage tank versus a ground storage reservoir. Following a brief discussion there was a motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Ausen to authorize the retention of the firm of Black and Veatch to conduct an updating of the 1961 water system study as outlined in the April 2G, 1972 letter submitted by the consultant. Voting in favor were: h ayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Mxmber Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIO11 NO. 72--70 RESOLUTION AC4i:TOUtTLEDCII4 °C LIFT 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. M - ember Vernon Ausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION] rTO. 72 -71 RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING GIFT The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member liiaurice Britts, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Froward Deck and 11'aurice 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 140. 72 -72 RESOLUTION AC '11OVILEDGING GIFT 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 John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIOhT NO. 72.73 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZT14G THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY 11/1'PROVEIAE14T NOTES The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Vernon Ausen, 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 Britts and seconded by Councilman Ausen to authorize the Mayor and City Ivianager to execute easement agreements with the party of Oscar P. Jones and Betty L. Jones, and United Land, Inc., and the party of Naime C. Manson, crock's, Inc., and Iiansord Agency, Inc., relative to sidewalk installation. Voting in favor were: Tlayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Deck and Britts. Voting against: none. Notion carried unanimously. In further business the City Manager commented that during recent years there has been a consensus to locate a new municipal liquor store in the vicinity of 69th and Humboldt Avenues North, and to subsequently phase -out the old liquor store located at 65th and Lyndale Avenues north, He commented that there was a possibility that the liquor store could be located in the pending transcontinental development at that location. The City Manager also reported relative to the northern -most parcel in the City's open -space acquisition program. He stated that the award had been established and that while it was within the expected price range of around $51,000 it was twice the value indicated by the independent appraisers. He stated that final action on the acquisition is now dependent upon decisions made by the owners. The next item of business was consideration of a proposal for extension and expansion of the Brooklyn Center bus program throughout the summer. Administrative Assistant Blair Tremere explained that the projected ridership, based upon 1971 figures, was approximately 1,700 riders per week and with the 25� fare over a period of twelve weeks, the total estimated revenue would be $ 5, 100. 00. He explained the staff proposal which comprehended bus service expanded to a total of 74 hours per week, SJionday through Saturday, for the period of June 10th through September 2, 1972. He further noted the total cost of the bus service, including bus rental as well as other ancillary costs., amounted to $8, 700.00 which, less the revenue, produced a total operational loss of $3,600.00, projected. He commented that upon City Council determination and authorization of the extended and expanded service, the staff would present a petition for participation to the ivietropolitan Transit Commission, seeking M.T.C. endorsement of the system as well as financial participation in the form of 5.0% subsidization of the operational losses. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIOY 1.40. 72 -74 RESOLUTION At PROVI14G AID AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATIOd I I? BROOKLYE1 CEI-ITER BUS SYSTET/i FOR SUMi`aR, 1972 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. -i0- The City Manager briefly commented relative to the annual proposal submitted by the Conservation Commission relative to projects for the improve- ment of the Metropolitan Airports Commission/I'ylawn Environmental Area. He stated that copies of the report were submitted for Council review and the matter would be an agenda item on Mlay 22, 1972. Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Ausen to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor were: h ayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Fritts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council meeting adjourned at 11:55 P. i Cie Flayor -11-