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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 12-21 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 Minne December 21, 1970 The City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :37 P. M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen and Howard Heck. Also present were: Donald Poss, Paul Holmlund, James Merila, Richard Schieffer, Thomas O' Hehir, Tom Loucks and B, E. Peterson. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Vernon Ausen to approve the December 14, 1970 minutes as corrected. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary.. Ausen and o J a'Ya a Howard Heck. Voting against were, none. . Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager next recommended that the Council designate him as its authorized agent to apply for police training reimbursement funds from the Minnesota Peace Officer Training Board, He explained the relationship of the program to the Federal Safe Streets Act which was intended to provide monies for the improvement of local criminal justice systems. Following discussion, a motion was made by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to designate the City Manager as the authorized agent of Brooklyn Center in applying for such reimbursement funds. Voting in flavor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen and Howard Heck. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously: The City Manager next commented that at the City Council meeting of June 1, 1970, the Council agreed to participate in the cost of developing and publishing a community brochure along with the Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations. It was estimated at that time that the City's share would amount to approximately $4500 while the actual share for the City is $4,347.35, The City Manager answered questions from the Council whereupon a motion was made by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to authorize the expenditure of $4,347.35 for the community brochure, said expenditure to come from the Mayor and Council Professional and Consultant Fees budget item. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen and Howard Heck, Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member Vernon Ausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -241 RESOLUTION TO REQUEST ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES DURING THE YEAR 1971 FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS 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 and Iffoward Heck; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Council next considered a resolution regarding participation in the cost of improvement Trunk lighway 152 from 'trunk 14ghway 100 to the south city limits. The City Manager explained the concept of the improvement proposal and described Brooklyn Center's past cost participation on Stunk 11ghway 152 improvements and County Road No, 10 improvements. The Public Director provided very preliminary cost participation estimates, recommending that the local share of curb and gutter costs be assessed against abutting property as has been traditional in the past and recommending that all other costs, including sidewalk, be financed through Brooklyn Center's Municipal State Aid Account. He presented the most current plans of the improvement and answered questions relative to details of the plans. During this discussion Councilman Willard arrived at 5:12 P.M. -1- Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -242 RESOLTS ION OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT VATH THE MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COST OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY THE MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ON T. H. 152 FROM T. H. 100 INTERCHANGE TO THE SOUTH CITY LIMITS 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 Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The Council recessed at 9:00 P. M. and resumed at 9 :20 P.M. The Council next considered a limited access development proposal. A lengthy discussion ensued relative to the applicable standards for such a proposed zoning district and the relationship of general requirements of the zoning ordinance to the proposed ordinance. Concern was expressed regarding the need to develop specific language regarding standards for exterior treatment of buildings and it was concurred that such language should apply generally in all business districts. Councilman Ausen suggested that the proposed provisions were not exclusively relevant to lands along expressways and were possibly applicable to other areas. There was a consensus that the flexibility of land use feature of the proposal had merit in assisting the development of vacant lands, but that the proposed ordinance should be referred back to the staff for further refinement. Motion by Vernon Ausen and seconded by Theodore Willard to declare a first reading on the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES Voting in favor were; Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously, Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -243 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FILL MATERIAL FOR THE NEW CITY HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTER SITE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Theodore Willard, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following 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. The City Manager next requested that the Council amend Resolution No. 70 -234, a Resolution Authorizing $165,000 Temporary Loan from the Investment Trust Fund to the Capital Projects Fund and extend repayment by four days (to January 4, 1971). Following a brief Council discussion, a motion was made by Howard Heck and seconded by Vernon Ausen to amend Resolution No. 70 -234 in order to extend the repayment of the loan by four days until January 4, 1971. Voting in favor were; Philip Cohen,,. John Leary. Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were; none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore. Willard and seconded by John Leary to approve the following. licenses: -2- Bench License United States Bench Corp. 3300 Snelling Ave. Cigarette License Belt Line "66" 5001 Drew Ave. No. Bess's Eat Shop 3701 - 50th Ave. No. Brookdale DX Station 6501 Humboldt Ave. No. Brookdale Pontiac 6801 Osseo Road Brooklyn Center Country Boy 4401 - 69th Ave. No. Brooklyn Center 11 66" Station 6850 Osseo Road Brooklyn Center Shell Station 6245 Osseo Road Brooklyn Center Union 11 76 " 6840 Humboldt Ave. No. Burger King 6110 Osseo Road Chuck Wagon 5720 Morgan Ave. No. Duoos Bros, American Legion 4307 - 70th Ave. No. Freeway Shell 6545 Lyndale Ave. No R.E. Fritz - Dayton's Brookdale 8039 Lewis Road Iten Chevrolet 6701 Osseo Road LaCrosse Dairy 5845 Lyndale Ave. No. A. R.A. Service N.W. Bell Telephone 5910 Shingle Creek Pkwy. J.C. Penney Brookdale Center Pilgrim Cleaners 5728 Morgan Ave. No. Pioneer Vending Machine Co. 6548 Lynda le Ave. No,. Ralph's Super Service 6601 Lyndale Ave. No. Red Owl Stores 5425 Xerxes Ave. No. Servomation - Velie Olds 6700 Brooklyn Blvd. Servomation Twin Cities 4301 68th Ave. No. Snyder Bros. Drug 1296 Brookdale Center Super Valu 5801 Xerxes Ave. No. Garbage and Rufuse Hauling License Atlas Disposal Service 228 Master St,,, Savage R. Elvine 5916 Garwood Road No. Robbinsdale Transfer Co. 4004 West Broadway Woodlake Sanitary Service (E. Drury) 228 Master St.,, Savage Gas Pining License Weather Rite, Inc. 668 Jenks Ave,,, St. Paul Gasoline Service Station License Allied Blacktop Co. 3601 - 48th Ave. No. Belt Line "66" Station 5001 Drew Ave. No, Brookdale Chrysler- Plymouth 6111 Osseo Road Brookdale DX Station 6501 Humboldt Ave. No. Brooklyn Center Spur 6830 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Service Center 6901 Osseo Road Phillips Petroleum Co. 6548 Lyndale Ave. No. Ralph's Super Service 6601 Lyndale Ave. No. Dan Ryan's B. C, 1,1 66" Station 6850 Osseo Road Sipe - Gray Oil Company 4861 Osseo Road Standard Solvent 4906 France Ave, No, Verle's Freeway Shell Station 6545 Lyndale Ave, No, Heating and Air Conditioning License Weather Rite, Inc, 668 Jenks Ave. Harris Bros. Heating Co. 217 West Lake St. Non-Intoxic8;ting Malt Liquor "Off - Sale" License Brookdale Super Valu 5801 Xerxes Ave. Noy, Brooklyn Center Country Boy 4401 - 69th Ave. No® Chuck Wagon Inn 5720 Morgan Ave, No. LaCrosse Dairy -3- 5845 Lyndale Ave. No. Non- Intoxicating Malt Liquor "Off- Sale" License (cont'd.) Red Owl Stores 5425 Xerxes Ave. No. Snyder Bros. Drugs 1296 Brookdale Center " On- -Sale" Liquor Club License American Legion Post #630 4307 - 70th Ave. No. Sign Hanger License Paulko Signs 6316 - 71st Ave. No. Taxi Cab License Town Taxi 7440 Oxford Street Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary,, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Council next considered a recommendation by the City Manager that it authorize the work schedule of a hospitalized part -time liquor store employee to be vw rked by other liquor store employees on a voluntary basis wi th all compensation therefor to be paid to the hospitalized employee. The City Manager stated that he had received the assurance of the City's independent auditor that such an action would be in orders the Manager further stated that he would consult with the City Attorney regarding the propriety of the proposal. Motion by john Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to authorize the City Manager to permit a work schedule for Edward Peale to be voluntarily worked by other liquor store employees with compensation therefor paid directly to Mr. Peale. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Cohen left the table at 10:39 P.M. and Mayor Pro -tem Howard Heck assumed the Chair. Mayor Cohen returned to the meeting and assumed the Chair at 10 :41 P.M. The Council next continued their review of a report on the walkway network planned for the City. Following a brief explanation by the City Manager, the Public Works Director summarized the walkway network report for the Council. The City Manager commented that there are two major restraints that will affect the implementation of the proposed walkway network plan, these are engineering capability and financial capability. In response to Councilman Willard, the City Manager stated that the Council will be presented with a report on the financial and engineering capability of implementing the proposed walkway plan in January. There followed a lengthy discussion on the different types of priorities. Mayor Cohen suggested that regardless how the project will be financed, there should be public hearings to get public reaction regarding their considerations for sidewalks. The City Council next considered proposed salaries and wages for City employees during 1971. A discussion ensued during which the City Manager presented recommendations and supporting data and answered questions from the Council. Upon considering the City Manager's recommendations and making appropriate modifications thereto, the Council considered a resolution setting wages and salaries for the year 1971. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -244 RESOLUTION SETTING WAGES AND SALARIES FOR THE YEAR 1971 r 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 Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Vernon Ausen and seconded by john Leary to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: noneo Motion carried unanimously. The Council meeting adjourned at 2:30 A, M.,, December 22, 1970. C erk Mayor i -5-