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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 09-25 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 September 25, 1972 The City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7:35 P.M. Roll Call: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Also present were: City Manager Donald Pass,, Director of Public Works James Merila, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, City Attorney Richard Schieffer Chief of Police Thomas O'Hehir and Administrative Assistants Daniel Hartman and Blair Tremere. The invocation was offered by Reverend Lynch of Brooklyn Center Baptist Church. Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Britts to approve the minutes of the September 11, 1972 meeting as submitted. 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 Ausen to approve the minutes of the September 12, 1972 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager explained that pursuant to informal authority Brooklyn Center has filed as a plaintiff in an anti -trust action against certain Minnesota liquor wholesalers and their trade association, the Wine and Spirits Institute. He stated that law suit seeks to recover treble damages and a pro- h1hition against further violation of anti -trust laws. A discussion ensued relative to the possible cost ramifications of the suit, and the City Manager explained that the only cost to the participating communities would be certain required fees such as filing fees and that any other expenditures would require prior approval by the participating City Councils.. He stated the law firm which had been contracted to conduct the suit had agreed to base their fee upon awards which might be made. Following further discussion there was a motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Ausen to formally authorize the participation of the City of Brooklyn Center in the anti -trust law suit action against certain Minnesota liquor wholesalers and their trade association, the Wine and Spirits Institute. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Leary and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager next explained that the Council had earlier authorized the conduct of negotiations possibly leading to the sale of land underlying the former City library. He said the staff and the Hennepin County Library Administration had each secured an independent appraisal and had negotiated a tentative sale price of $34,745 on the basis of such appraisals. He further explained that the land comprised 1.47 acres. Councilman Ausen commented regarding the cost of the land as it related to other residential property values. In response to a question by Councilman Britts, the City Manager stated that as provided by Charter, the funds realized from the sale must be utilized to reduce outstanding debt on the property or to reduce debt on similar properties. -1- ' Following further discussion there was a motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Heck to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to proceed with the sale of the land underlying the former City library at a negotiated price of $34, 745.00 noting that independent appraisals were made of this property. In further discussion Mayor Cohen stated that research should be done as to the use of the money realized from the sale of the land, and the City Manager responded that this would be done in conjunction with the procedure required by the Charter stipulating that the sale must be approved via ordinance adoption. The Mayor then called for a vote. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Cohen announced that the Council would commence with public hearings and review of special assessments covering 1970 and 1971 projects. The Clerk produced an affidavit of publication of notice of hearing on the review of the special assessments showing two weeks' publication thereof in the official newspaper, the last publication being on September 7, 1972, which affidavit was examined and found satisfactory and ordered placed on file. Motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Britts to close the assessment hearing on Water Main Improvement Project No. 1971 -18. 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 Britts to close the assessment hearing on Street Restoration Improvement Project No. 1971 -19. 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 Britts to close the assessment hearing on Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project No. 1971 -13. 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 Heck to close the assessment hearing on Water Main Improvement Project No. 1971 -14. 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 Leary to close the assessment hearing on Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project No. 1971 -1.6. 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 Britts to close the assessment hearing on Water Main Improvement Project No. 1971 -17. 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 Britts to close the assessment hearing on Street Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1971 -2. 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 close the assessment hearing on Curb & Gutter Improvement Project No. 1969 -38, Curb & Gutter Improvement Project No. 1969 -52, Base & Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1970 -20, Grading, Base & Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1971 -5, Curb & Gutter Improvement Project No. 1971 -6, Base, Surfacing & Sidewalk Improvement Project No. 1971 -8, Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project No. 1971 -20, Storm Sewer Improvement Project No. 1971 -21, Water Main Improvement Project No. 1971 -22, Curb & Gutter Improvement Project No. 1969 -57, Grading, Base & .Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1970 -13, Curb & Gutter Improvement Project -2- No. 1970 -14, Grading, Base & Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1970 -15, Curb & Gutter Improvement Project No. 1970 -16, Base, Surfacing & Sidewalk Improvement Project No. 1970 -19, Base & Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1971 -4, and Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Improvement Project No. 1971 -7. 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 close the assessment hearing on Public Utilities Water Hookups, Public Utilities Water Revenue, and Sewer Connections. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -166 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT NO'S. 1971 -14, 1971 -17, 1971 -18, AND 1 971 -22; AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO'S. 1971 -13, 1971 -16 AND 1971 -20; AND STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT NO. 1971 -2; AND STREET RESTORATION NO. 1971 -19; AND STREET BASE AND SURFACING IMPROVEMENT NO'S. 1 970 -20 AND 1971 -4; AND STREET BASE, SURFACING AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT NO'S. 1970 -19 AND 1971 -8; AND STREET GRADING, BASE AND SURFACING IMPROVEMENT NO'S. 1970 -13, 1970 -15 AND 1971 -5; AND CURBAND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NO'S. 1969 -38, 1969 -52, 1969 -57, 1970 -14, 1970 -16, AND 1971 -6; AND CURB, GUTTER AND SIDE - WALK IMPROVEMENT NO'S. 1971 -7; AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 1971 -21; AND PUBLIC UTILITIES WATER HOOKUPS; AND _PUBL UTILIT WATER REVE�j 72; AN W ER CONNECTIONS 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 Vernon Ausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -167 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE ACCOUNTS FOR 1971 TO HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS 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 -168 RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASSIFICATION LIST "646 -C" 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. -3- Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -169 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN TAX FORFEITED LAND IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES 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. Regarding Planning Commission Applications No. 72018 and No. 72041 submitted by R.W. Steiner, the City Manager noted that the applicant had requested that the ooulderation of the applications be deferred until the next meeting. Following a brief discussion there was a motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Heck to defer consideration of Planning Commission Applications No. 72018 and No. 72041 submitted by R.W. Steiner until the October 2, 1972 Council meeting. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager next discussed Planning Commission Application No. 72069 submitted by the Dietrich Co. He stated that the applicant was seeking approval of a preliminary plat for the Creek Villa townhouse development. He explained that the Planning Commission had recommended that the final plat should indicate the dedication of a narrow parcel lying northwesterly of the Brooklyn Blvd. entrance for purposes of a planned right turn lane. The Director of Public Works briefly commented relative to the layout of the proposed plat acid the need for the right turn lane. The Mayor recognized Mr. Warren Olson who represented the applicant and a brief discussion ensued. Motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Heck to approve Planning Commission Application No. 72069 submitted by the Dietrich Co. subject to the following conditions: ` � 1. The final plat shall be subject to the requirements of the Platting Ordinance; 2. The final plat shall be subject to review by the City Engineer; 3 The final plat shall indicate the dedication of a narrow parcel northwesterly of the Brooklyn Blvd. entrance for a planned right turn lane to be constructed by the State Highway Department. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager next explained Planning Commission Application No. 72063 submitted by Brooklyn Center Industrial, Inc. He stated the applicant was seeking rezoning of a parcel of land located easterly of Xerxes Avenue North and northerly of F.A.I. 94 , from I -1 to C-2, to permit the construction of a restaurant development. He stated that the parcel and surrounding land (except the Shingle Creek greenstrip) are a part of the Brooklyn Center Industrial Park, which is currently zoned I -1. He noted the area comprehended by the proposal was 6.48 acres. He further stated that earlier conceptual plans submitted by the applicant. had indicated the eventual construction of several restaurants in the complex. -4- The Director of Public Works then commented relative to the proposed construction of a freeway boulevard northerly of F.A.I. 94 as well as the current and planned provisions for utilities in the vicinity of the proposed rezoning. An extensive discussion ensued relative to the possible future develop- ment of the entire area northerly of the freeway, the "spot zoning" implications of the proposed rezoning, and the possibility of the establishment of a "freeway zone" concept which would comprehend a mixture of industrial and commercial uses. Councilman Ausen noted his concern with the future access provisions to the area, particularly in light of the elimination of the Xerxes Avenue off ramps. Councilman Heck inquired relative to the special assessment risks which would be realized due to the necessary development of roadway and utilties in the area to service the subject proposal. The City Manager responded that the staff had considered the special assessment risk, and that the site Originally proposed for rezoning by the applicant had been changed to the present site because of the proximity of roadway access and utilities. Councilman Ausen voiced his concern that since uses other than restaurants could be established in a C -2 zone, specifically retail outlets such as shopping centers, there may be undesirable ramifications upon. other nearby commercially zoned areas. In that regard, further extensive discussion ensued regarding the possible development. of a "freeway zone "concept. Mayor Cohen commented that since the applicant had previously Promoted the concept, the Council should give consideration to the adoption of an ordinance vehicle which would comprehend a freeway zone. Administrative Assistant Blair Tremere noted that the applicant had recently submitted another application requesting - - rezouin"t the property lying directly east of the subject Parcel, from I -1 to C-2. Following further extensive discussion1here was a motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Leary to approve Kanning Commission Application loo. 72063 submitted by B. C. I. P. , Inc. Councilman Ausen re- stated his concern relative to the desirability of the location and the possible ramifications of creating a purely commercial zone along the freeway. Councilman Britts stated that this was his concern as well and that further consideration might be given to a mixture of uses along the freeway, Councilman Leary explained that he was somewhat reluctant to move on the application, since there were considerations of the development of the entire area with commercial uses, and he noted his concern that proper access be provided for all potential tenants., noting -that-the- specific- oommercial uses could vary substantially. The Mayor then called for a vote. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager then suggested that the Council's reluctance might Justify renewing consideration of a possible "freeway zone". He stated that Possibly consideration could be given to a planned commercial zone, developed along the lines of the proposed planned residential development ordinance amendment, wherein the freeway district could be comprehended as a special use in the I -1 zone. Councilman Ausen agreed that the Planning Commission should be asked to consider a planned commercial development special use Ito-ba-Vatterned- after the planned residential developer ►mot - ordinanc"meadment. Councilman Britts agreed, stating that the Council's reluctance to approve the rezoning of various parcels from I -1 to C -2 should be noted to the Commission. Mayor Cohen stated that possibly a joint meeting should be arranged for purposes of considering the concept of such a district. With reference to the action taken regarding Planning Commission Application No. 72063 submitted by B. C. I. P. Inc. an extensive discussion ensued relative to holding that rezoning action in abeyance until a determination was made relative to development of a more flexible zoning device. Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Britts to reconsider Planning Commission Application No. 72063 submitted by B.C.I. P. , Inc. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Following a brief discussion there was a motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Councilman Ausen to table Planning Commission Application No. 72063 submitted by B.C.I.P., Inc. to permit review of a freeway zoning concept. In further discussion Councilman Heck noted that the particular developer had originally requested consideration of such a freeway concept, and that action on such a proposal had been deferred indefinitely. He stated that, in his opinion, reconsideration of the concept should be undertaken and completed promptly. Councilman Ausen agreed and noted that the Council had earlier rejected a proposed ordinance because of concern at the time of the effect of signery and the Sign Ordinance The Mayor then called for a vote. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanirnously.`7 The meeting recessed at 9:35,P.M. and resumed at 10:10 P.M. The City Manager explained that all subdivision obligations pertaining to the Edling Third Addition have been completed and recommended that the subdivision bond in the amount of $770.00 posted by Lundstrom Construction Company be released. Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Ausen to authorize the release of the subdivision bond in the amount of $770.00 posted by Lundstrom Construction Company for improvements in the Ediing Third Addition. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a draft resolution which recommended the rejection of bids for bituminous paving Contract 1972 -C. He explained that the bids had been determined excessive and that other arrangements were being made to complete the necessary work. The Director of Public Works further commented relative to the subject project and stated that he was in the process of negotiating a possible bituminous paving of the subject. roadways. In response to a question from Councilman Heck, the City Manager stated that under Charter provisions such a contract could be negotiated since the dollar amount was within the $5,000 limitation. Member Maurice Britts introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -170 RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR BROOKLYN CENTER CONTRACT 1 97 -6- 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 -171 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATION FOR BITUMINOUS STREET SURFACING OF BRYANT AVENUE NORTH AND COLFAX AVENUE NORTH FROM 69TH AVENUE NORTH TO APPROXIMATELY 660 FEET SOUTH (STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 19711.5) The motion for the adoption of the foregdhg 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 -172 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ROBBINSDALE RELATIVE TO PROVIDING UTILITY SERVICE TO ROBBINSDALE RESIDENTS ON FRANCE AVENUE NORTH FROM THE BROOKLYN CENTER CORPORATE LIMITS TO APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET SOUTHERLY THEREOF 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 Vernon Ausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -173 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) 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 Maurice Britts introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 72 -16 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 TO PROVIDE FOR ACCESSORY OFF - STREET PARKING IN BUSINESS DISTRICTS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS; Section 1: Section 35 -320 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by the addition of the following: -7- 3 . Special Uses, La) Accessory off -site narking not located on the same fro with the Principal use , sub, j�ect to the provisions of Section 35 -701, Section 2: Section 35 -321 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by the addition of the following: 3. Special Uses. ka_.) Accessory off - site Parking not located on the same property with the principal use, sub, ject to the provisions of Section 35-701, Section 3: Section 35 -322 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by the addition of the following: 3. Special Uses, lc) Accessory off -site Parking not located on the same property with the Principal use, „subject to the Provisions of Section 35 -701. Section 4: Section 35 -330 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by the addition of the following: 3_. Special Uses. fie) Accessory off -site Parking not located on the same property with the principal use subject to the provisions of Section 35 -701, Section 5: Section 35 -331 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by the addition of the following: 3. _Sp ecial Uses. c A esso o f -s t kin not located on the same ro with fihe princiP use subie_ct to the provisions of Section 35 -701, Section 6: Section 35 -701, subdivision 3, is hereby amended to read as follows: 3. Spaces accessory to uses located in a business or industrial district shall l be on the same lot as the uses served unless a special use permit authorizes su2Plemental accessory of� f-site Parkngnot located on the same P roperty with the n rinciv al use. Sec al use 2ermits auth rizing s ch 2§rkin may be issued subiect to the following conditions (a) Special use Permits may be issued only for business or industrial uses which have been continuously operational on a specific site for at least two years. (b) Accessory off-site parking shall be Remitted only on Properties located in districts zoned commercial (Cl ,� ClA , CJ and industrial (Il , I2) and having the he same or less restrictive zoning classification as the Principal use, (c) Accessory off -site parking shall be limited to one site Per each business or industrial use issued a special use permit. (d) The distance from the furthest point of the accessory off site Parking property to the site of the principal use shall not exceed 300 feet. (e) A minimum of 20 Parking spaces must be provided on the off -site parking pronertz. (f) Accessory off -site Parking shall be located such that pedestrian traffic will not be reguired to cross the following roadways to reach the principal use: -8- (1), Maier thoro„uchfares as defined in Section 35 -9001 (2) 55th and 56th Avenues North between Xerxes Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard: L3) Summit Drive; (4) 66th Avenue North between Lyndale Avenue ,North_ and Camden Avenue North, (g) Accessory off -site parkin spaces maybe credited to the parking requirements of the printpal use if th2 off-site Parking, Property is legally encumber ed to the sole purpose Of Rrovidina Parking accessory to the principal use. (h) Accessory gfff -site Parking site improvements shall be_ provided as required by the City Council. Section 7: This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty (30) days following its legal publication. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance 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 ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager recommended a draft ordinance for the purpose of implementing the recently successful referendum authorizing issuance of Sunday liquor licenses. Following a brief discussion Counciaman Britts moved and Councilman Heck seconded the first reading of the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO LICENSING AND REGULATING THE SUNDAY SALE OF INTQMCATING LIQUOR 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 Ausen to approve the following licenses: Bulk Vendor License K -Mart (S.S. Kresge) 5930 Earle Brown Drive Food Establishment License Peking Eating Place 5704 Logan Avenue North Garbage and Refuse Hauling License Alter Trucking & Terminal 2333 Rockingham Road Dan's Disposal Route 1, Cedar, Minn. Maroney's Trucking, Inc. Route 3, Box 30A McKnight Trucking, Inc. 424 South Concord Waste Control, Inc. 444 Atwater Street Gas Piping License 3 -D Heating 6532 West Lake Street Gas Supply, Inc. 2238 Edgewood Ave. So. Larson Mac Co. 7811 Golden Valley Road Heating and Air Conditioning License 3 -D Heating 6532 West Lake Street Larson Mac Co. 7811 Golden Valley Road Housemovers_ License Ernst Housemovers 85th & Co;. Rd. 18 -9- Non - Perishable Food Vendor License K -Mart (S. S. Kresge) 5930 Earle Brown Drive Sian Hanger's License Signcrafter's Outdoor Display #13 - 77th Way N.E. 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 reconvene the 1973 budget hearing. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Cohen noted a letter dated September 25, 1972 which he submitted to the Council amplifying his remarks which appeared in a Brooklyn Center Post news article the previous week, relative to the provisions and ramifications of the Omnibus Tax Law levy limitations. The City Manager then proceeded to review the various departmental budget statements and recommendations including those accounts for the Mayor and Council, Elections, Administrative Office, and the Office of the Assessor. A brief discussion ensued relative to the recommendations for the Assessor's Office, as well as the personnel structure of that department. The City Manager further reviewed the recommendations for the Finance Department and an extensive discussion ensued relative to the ram- ifications of the LOGIS program. Also reviewed were the recommendations -for the Independent Audit, Legal Services, Charter Commission, Government Buildings, and the Police Department. A discussion ensued relative to the maintenance and acquisition of Patrol cars for the Police Department as well as various administrative innovations which had been established in the department over the past year. Regarding the account for Fire Protection, the City Manager noted certain corrections of the Personal Services section of the proposed budget, namely the recommended monthly salaries for the Assistant Chief should read $120.00, for the Deputy Fire Marshal, $50.00, and for the Drill Master, $90.00. Further discussion ensued relative to the requests and the recommendations br the Fire Protection Account. Also reviewed were the accounts for Protective Inspection, Civil Defense, Animal Control, and the Engineering Department. Regarding Civil Defense, the City Manager briefly explained he intends to recommend restructuring the Civil Defense function. Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Britts to adjourn the 1973 proposed budget hearing until 7 :30 P.M., September 27, 1972. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Ausen stated that the Council should recognize the need for a definite interpretation of the Omnibus Tax Law regarding the establishment of the base year for determining the tax levy limitations. Following a brief discussion there was a motion by Councilman Britts and seconded by Council Heck 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 12:15 A. M. Clerk Mayor -10-