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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 10-04 CCM Special Session Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council Of the City of Brooklyn Center In the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota October 4, 1972 The City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 9:14 P.M. Roll Call: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Also present were: City Manager Donald Poss, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Public Works James Merila, and Administrative Assistant Daniel Hartman. Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Heck to reconvene the 1973 budget hearings. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen , Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Mayor recognized Mrs. Barbara Jensen who presented a petition to the City regarding that all of the ice skating rinks be open in 1973. She stated that 3,417 adults had signed the petition. Mayor Cohen thanked Mrs. Jensen for her interest in the budget and for the hard work she and many other citizens of Brooklyn Center had put forth in obtaining the many signatures on the petition. The City Manager then proceeded to review the financial options of operating or not operating ten skating rinks during 1973. He informed the Council also that a last minute review of the budget document indicated that the levy for the Policemen's Pension Fund was understated by the amount of $2,996.00. He stated that the option for operating the ten skating rinks, funding the deficiency in the Policemen's Fund, and levying in anticipation of levy limitation penalty would amount to $22,326.00. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to the pros and cons of exceeding the levy limitations to provide funds for operating the skating rinks in 1973. Upon completion of the discussion it was determined to be the majority con - sensus of the City Council that the ten skating rinks should be operated in 1973 and that the tax levy should be increased by $22,326.00 over the levy limitation. Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -178 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1973 BUDGET 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 -179 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TAX LEVY FOR 1973 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS .. - 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. -1- Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -180 RESOLUTION TO CANCEL LEVY PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR 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. Member Vernon Ausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -181 RESOLUTION TO CANCEL LEVY PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR 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: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -182 RESOLUTION TO CANCEL LEVY PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUD ITQR_� 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 therea f: 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 -183 RESOLUTION TO CANCEL LEVY PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR 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. Councilman Ausen inquired as to the status of the $80,000 for the proposed ice shelter. The City Manager responded that the $80,000 was in escrow at this time, contained in the respective 1969 Building and Improvement Fund Councilman Ausen suggested that consideration be given to using the money fcr additional park capital improvements. A discussion ensued during which it was pointed out that a park capital improvement program had been approved for 1972 -73 and funded and that the matter of the ice shelter should be deferred to future discussion.. -2- Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Ausen to adjourn the 1973 budget hearing. 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 adjourn the Council meeting. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Britts. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10 :08 P.M. Clerk Mayor -3-