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Home My WebLink About1971 01-25 CCM Regular Session Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the Cft-1 of Brooklyn Center In the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota January 25, 1971 The City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :34 P. M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore ZNislard. Also present were: Donald Poss, Paul Holmlund, James Merila, Richard Schieffer, Tom O'Hehir and Tom Loucks. Motion by Councilman Ausen and seconded by Councilman Willard to approve the minutes of the January 11, 1971 Council meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Leary to approve the minutes of the January 18, 1971 Council meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Heck and Willard. Voting against .were: none. (Councilman Ausen abstained because he was not present at tho January 18, 1971 meeting.) Motion carried unanimously. Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 71 -18 RESOLUTION RETAINING CASH ESCROW PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FOR RELEASE FOR BING'S ADDITION NO. 2 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: Ph91z Cohen, Jahn Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Vi illard, and the following voted against the same: none, where- upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and mar ed its adoption; RESOLUTION NO. 71 -19 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF ONE 27 500 GTAr CAB AND CHASSIS FOR THE PARK DEPARTMENT THROUGH HENNEPIN COUNTY PURCHASING AG REEMENT 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. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 71--20 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF ONE 1/2 TON PICKUP FOR THE PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT THROUGH HENNEPIN COUNTY PURCHASING AGREEMENT 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 Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. -1- The next item of business was the consideration for the purchase of an admin- office vehicle. The City 1%anager noted that pursuant to instructions of - January 18,, 1971 he had examined the options available and was now recommending that a sedan be purchased in lieu of a station wagon and further indicated that the Council amend Resolution No, 71 -17 and add an additional vehicle to that resolution. He indicated that the substitution of a sedan in place of a station wagon would conform to the budgeted appropriation. After a brief discussion a motion was made by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Willard to amend Resolution No. 71 -17 and add one sedan type vehicle at a cost of $3160. Voting in favor were; Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against were; none. Motion carried unanimously. The next item of business was approval of election judges for an election to be held on February 23, 1971. Mayor Cohen noted that since the approval of judges is related to the upcoming election for the $18, 000, 000 increase for General Hospital that perhaps the Council should discuss that topic at this time. Mayor Cohen then asked Councilman Willa d to review what the League of Minnesota Municipalities posture has been in regard to the increase - expenditure for General Hospital. Councilman Willard indicated that the Executive Committee had held a meeting within the past week and it was particularly concerned about a number of issues to-wit that; (1) that there was a great lack of suburban participation in the planning of the hospital and there: was a concern expressed that the $18,000,000 increase for General Hospital had not been fully explained; (2) it has been suggested that the referendum for General Hospital be postponed for 30 days to further clarify any questions about why 'a $18,000,000 increase Is needed; (3) there was concern expressed over the controls that have been exercised over the project, specifically as it relates to the planning and programming. Councilman Will and further noted that these three points are currently being brought to the attention of the Board of Directors of the League of Municipalities to determine if any action should be taken as it relates to the General Hospital Project. After a brief discussion it was then resolved that the City Council of Brooklyn Center should adopt a resolution stating their concern with the Increase of $18,000,000 for General Hospital and further suggesting postpone- ment of the referendum to permit adequate time to inform the citizens with regard to the planning, programming, and cost of the project. Member john Leary introduced the following resolution and moved Its adoption; RESOLUTION NO. 71 =21 RESOLUTION REQUESTING JUSTIFICATION OF AN $18, 000, 000 INCREASE IN CONSTRUCTION COST FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL 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, where - • upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Heck to approve the following judges for the special County election to be held on February 23, 1971; Dis trict 1 i i Loretta Stewig 5455 Colfax Avenue North Dorothy Olson 5443 Logan Avenue North Ethel Meyers 5530 Judy Lane -Z- . District 2 Marilyn Cashman 5622 Emerson Avenue North Mae Lent 910 - 55th Avenue North Everiel Larson 5620 Girard A -venue North District 3 Esther Durland 68.51 Lyndale Avenue North Dorothy Paulson 6500 Lyndale Avenue North Rose Werner 1005 - 69th Avenue North District 4 Myrtle McQuillan 6.912 Oliver Avenue North Adeline Lonn 6342 Tremont Avenue North Anna Adler 6733 Emerson Avenue North District 5 Mary Pascoe 7060 perry Avenue North Alice Madir 7024 Quail Avenue North Patricia Blom 3604 Violet Avenue North Dist rict 6 Geraldine Dorphy 43 Winchester Lane Emma Gageby 3200 - 66th Avenue North Alice VanMeerten 4519 Winchester Lane District 7 Agnes Robbe 5937 Zenith Avenue o g North Donna Lichtenberg 6249 Brooklyn Drive Janet Schmidt 5942 Xerxes Avenue North District 8 Phyllis Rydberg 3500 Admiral Lane Ethel Pettman 4 919 Beard Avenue North Janice Keto 3918 France Place Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The next item of business related to a dedication committee for the City Hall and Civic Center. Mayor Cohen noted in accordance with the Council's acceptance on January 18th of his proposal to select a dedication committee he is submitting for the Council's consideration the following names of persons who have ag_eed to serve on such a committee; Mr. Leon Binger 2800 Mumford Road Mr. James Donn 3024 Quarles Road Mr. Robert Harvey 7030 Knox Avenue North Mrs. Ernee MacArthur 2118 - 55th Avenue North Mr. Dale Magnuson 4330 —71st Avenue North Mr. Perry Nordquist 1707 Woodbine Lane Mr. Edwin Theisen 5701 June Avenue North Motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Leary to confirm the aforementioned appointments as members . of the Dedication Planning Committee. Voting in favor were; Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously, I -3- The next item of business consisted of a Fire Relief Association invest- ment. The City Manager noted that a recommendation has been made to purchase $25,000 of a Home Federal loan bank consolidated bonds at the interest rate of 6.10% which would mature February 25, 1975. Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Ausen to approve the investment of the Fire Relief Association as set forth in a letter from the Association dated January 19, 1971. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, 'clack and Wi 'Iard, Votkiq against were; none. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Leary to approve the following licenses: Cigarette License Denny's Standard 6900 Humboldt Avenue North Wes's Standard Service 6044 Brooklyn Blvd. Garbage and Refuse Raiftq L Gallagher's Service, Lnc, 8G6 Jefferson St., N,E, Arthur Wise " & W) 1 .600 Oregon Avenue South Ga soline Se rvice Station License Denny's Standard 690"; Humboldt Avenue North Langren's Brooklyn Center Mobil 6.100 Brooklyn Blvd. Bill West's Service Center 2000 - 57th Avenue North Wes's Standard Service 6044 Brooklyn Blvd. George's Standard 6600 Lyndale Avenue North Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary,, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The next item of business was discussion of the proposed nursing and board care home ordinance. The p ordinance was reviewed by the City Manager on an item by item basis. During a review of the propo-sed ordinance it was noted that under Section B. lA (I) that there are some arguments that there should be criteria to establish four bed wards to accommodate the needs of terminal patients. The City Manager indicated that it would appear appro- priate that four bed wards should be added to the ordinance for such a use. Under B. lA (2) it was recommended that, the requirement that 8% of the resident's rooms must be single bed rooms for special care and terminal cases should be deleted as unnecessary. Under Section B. 1B e, (1) it was suggested by Councilman Ausen that the ordinance should also contain an occupational therapy unit. It was noted that the staff would do further research into the feasibility of an occupational therapy unit as a requirement of the ordinance. It was then the consensus of the Council that at least one more discussion session would be needed in regard to the proposed ordinance before an anticipated first reading. (Councilman Willard left the table at 10:30 P.M.) The next item of business was presentation by the City Manager in regard to the walkway network, He indicated that financing recommendations for the project will be presented to the Council at the first meeting in February, but indicated that at this point it would be possible to continue consideration of priorities for the sidewalk network. Mayor Cohen noted that it appeared that the prime objective would be construction along Brooklyn Blvd., 63rd Avenue North, Dupont and Xerxes Avenues. Councilman Willard returned to the table at 10:45 P. M. Councilman Willard noted that he did not agree with the recommended priority of 69th Avenue west of Palmer Lake. He indicated that in his opinion it has some of the highest pedestrian traffic in the area and felt that it should be a number one priority. The City Manager indicated that one of the problems with this area is the future upgrading of 69th Avenue will change the grades to such an extent that it may require double construction of sidewalk. After further discussion it was the consensus of the Council that the following priorities are number one priorities: Brooklyn Blvd., County Road 10, 63rd Avenue North, Xerxes Avenue, Dupont Avenue and some type of facility along 69th Avenue west of Palmer Lake which would provide a better degree of pedestrian safety than presently exists. -4- Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Willard to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against were; none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council meeting adjourned at 11;37 P.M. lerk Mayor i -5-