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Home My WebLink About1971 02-22 CCM Regular Session Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center Th the County of Hennepin and State of hj,o esota February 22, 1971 The City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :40 P. M, Roll Call: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Also present were: Donald Poss, Paul Holmlund James Merila, Richard Schieffer, Tom O`Hehir and Tom Loucks. Pastor Lindquist of Brookdale Covenant Church offered the invocation. Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Ausen to approve the minutes of the January 25, 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 Willard and seconded by Councilman Heck to approve the minutes of the February 8, 1971 Council meeting subject to the following amendments: Page 3, paragraph 10, " Councihn.an UETa? lard commented that he is very concerned about the development and indicated that approval of the rezoning and site and building plans would be tantamount to changing the ch araci::r of the neighborhood because of the length of hours of operation and the change of the nature and extent of existing traffic patterns in the area. " Page 4, paragraph 2,, "Councilman Ausen commented that C -2 property in the block has been gradually changing to C - uses since the widening of Brooklyn Boulevard and raised, the question of expansion of the C -2 zone in view of the neighborhood shopping area proposed by the Planning Commission for the other side of the intersection would be consistent with planning goals for the area. " Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, heck and Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager then announced that the applicant for the Ernst, Lane and Ernst (White Castle), Planning Commission Applications No, 70060 and 70061, has requested these matters be tabled for an indefinite period of time. The nest tiem of business was a resolution accepting Civic Center audio bids. The City Manager introduced the audio system consultant, Mr. Bob Schwartz, who reviewed with the Council the technicalities of the audio system, types of equipment, and fur:ctions and flexibi'_:y of the audio system. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION 110. 71 -25 RESOLUTION I-EP ING CLV C CENTER AUDIO BIDS Tho for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member john. Leary, _#nd upon vote being taken thereon{ the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Aus cn , Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. �1- i f'ir i The Council next considered Planning Commission Application No. 71001 submitted by Dennis Schaffran requesting a special use permit for the rental of Easy -Haul Trailers and Trucks at the Standard Oil Station located at 6900 Humboldt Avenue North, The application was reviewed by the City Manager who indicated that the Planning Commission had heard the application on February 4, 1971 and recommended the special use permit be approved subject to certain conditions_. Upon completing a brief discussion of the application, motion was made by Councilman Heck: and seconded by Council Leary to approve Application No. 71001 subject to the following conditions; 1. That the maximum number of rental vehicles be limited to six trucks and twelve trailers; 2`.. That the display area,, not to exceed the front building line, have no more than one truck nor three trailers at any one time; 3. That all vehicles except those utilized for display be stored in the reams of the lot behind the building; 4. That the permit be reviewed on an annual basis. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Fleck and Willard. Voting against were none. Motion carried unanimously. The next item of business was Planning Commission Application No. 71002 submitted by Jerome Braun requesting a 4 ft. side yard setback variance. The application was introduced by the City Manager who indicated that the request had been heard by the Planning Commission on February 4, 1971, A discussion ensued regarding the application and possible administrative procedures which might be instituted to accomodate similar situations in the f uture without having to rely on the variance procedure. The staff was requested to review the matter and offer remedial proposals. A motion was made by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Willard to approve Application No. 71002 requesting a 4 ft. side yard variance. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously:. The next item of business consisted of a presentation by Dave Therkelson of the Metropolitan Transit Commission staff in regard to long and short range plans for transportatlon in the metropolitan area. Following general discussion in regard to transit the Mayor thanked Mr. Therkelson for his presentation of the programs of the Metropolitan Transit Commission. The meeting recessed at 9 :25 P.M. and resumed at 9:45 P.M. The Mayor recognized Mnb Arnie Foslien to briefly discussion a legislative proposal which would allow 65 foot double - bottom truck trailers to be utilized on State highways of four lanes and greater capacity. Mr. Foslien then requested the Council to formally support the proposal by resolution. After some brief discussion it was noted that the Council would further consider the matter at a future meeting. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 71 -26 RESOLUTION EXPRESSO APPRECIATION TO MEMBERS OF YOUTH ORGANIZATION STE£RL1*-COMMITTEE -2- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member John Leary, and upon vote being taken thereon, the fallowing voted in favor thereof; Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon, 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 commented that the next item of business was a draft resolution to create a Youth Advisory Commission consistent with the City Council directive of February 8, 1971, Councilman Ausen, reading from a prepared text, indicated that he would propose an amendment to the draft resolution which would relate to the intended scope of the Commission and the general purpose of the Commission, Councilman Willard stated that he felt points raised by Councilman Ausen were semantical rather than of substance and, while not objectionable, would have the effect of unnecessarily changing the resolution of the Youth Steering Committee. A discussion ensued regarding the substance of the resolution and a change was made in Subdivision 6 of the draft to provide for selection of one youth, rather than two youths from various school districts. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 71 -27 RESOLUTION CREATING A BROOKLYN CENTER YOUTII ADVISORY COMMISSION AND DEFINING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREFOR 'he motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Howard Heck, whereupon Councilman Ausen moved to amend Subdivisions 2 and 3 of the resolution with the following: Scope; The scope of the Comml;3sion shall be to advise the City Council, other advisory commissions and muni- cipal units and the Public on its position on any matters which it may be concerned, Purpose: The general purpose of the Commission is to see that the thinking of Brooklyn Center youth be known, promote communication between youth and adults, and promote social and recreational services to Brooklyn Center youth. The motion to amend died to lack of a second. The Mayor called for a vote on the original motion. 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 John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 71 -28 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF HOSE WASHING EQUIPM 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 `fheodore W -hard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed, and adopted._ -3- Member john Leary introduced the ioHowing resolution and moved its adoption; l +� RE2,0LU IO N ` 1 - 29 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER STORAGE TANK & TOWER IMPROVE - MENT PROJECT NO. 1971 -1 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 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. Mayor Cohen left the meeting at 11:05 P. M. Member Vernon Ausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION NO. 71-30 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1971 -2 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 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: jvh.a 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 Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION IJO. 71 -31 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CURB & GUTTER -IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1971 -3 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS — 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; john Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the followings 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 -32 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STREET BASE & SURFACING IMPROVE- MENT PROJECT NO. 1971 -4 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 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: john Leary. Version Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon s. aid resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Mayor Cohen returned to the meeting at . 11:12 P.M. Member John Leary introduced the following resc> lution and moved its adoption: -4- RESOLUTION NOS 71-33 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STREET GRADING, BASE & SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROEJCT NO. 1971 -5 AND CURB & GUTTER IMPROVE- MENT PROJECT NO. 1971 -6 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECOCATIONS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Vernon Ausen and u vote b ein g taken therm the follow voted Ausen,, � 9 r �9 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 Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 71 -34 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INSTALLATION COST OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY THE MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AT THE T.H. 100 AND COUNTY ROAD 10 INTERCHANGE 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. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 71 -35 RESQMMN ACCERTING A QIVIC CE ER 1PQKgR BID 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 Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Ausen to approve Channe Order E -2 consisting of a $35 addition to the Fire Station Electrical Contract for two vapor -proof light ffxtures in the hose tower, Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen* Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against were; none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Willard to approve Change Order G-2 consisting of a $268,40 addition to the Civic Center General Contract to provide a built --in reception desk in the Inspection Offices. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen,, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman, Ausen and seconded by Councilman Heck to approve Change Order M -3 consisting of a $152.95 addition to the Civic Center Mechanical Contract for the installation of a 1 1/2 inch water meter, Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager next announced that two claims have been filed against the City as the result of a traffic accident in which a Brooklyn Centex Police Department vehicle was alleged to have struck another vehicle and injured the occupants* It was recommended that the claims be acknowledged and refered to the City's insurance carrier. Motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Ausen to refer claims in the amount of $12,500 submitted by Marvin L. Johnson and $10,000 submitted by Teresa J. Reitan to the City's insurance carrier. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The next item considered by the Council was a recommendation by the City Manager that the Council, approve an increase in the salary of the Secretary and Treasurer of the Fire Relief Association from $50 to $75 per month. Motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Leary to approve an increase in the salaries of the Secretary and Treasurer of the Brooklyn Center Fire Relief Association to $75 per month. 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 following licenses; Bulk Vendor License Ed's Vending Service 5204 Fremont Ave. Nos Food Establishment License Beacon Bowl 6525 Lyndale Ave. No., The Brothers Restaurant, Inc. 1341 Brookdale. Brookdale Super Valu $801 Xeres Ave,.. No. Donaldson's, Inc. 1200 Brookdale Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour 5524 Brooklyn Blvd. Nye Food Center 1328 Brookdale Rog & Jim's Superette 6912 Brooklyn Blvd. T. J.'s Restaurant 5532 Brooklyn Blvd. Servomation 4301 - 68th Ave. No. garbage and Refuse Mauling License Bautch Disposal Service 2931 Marshall St. N.E. Heating and Air Conditioning License Berghorst Plumbing & Heating 10732 Hanson Blvd. Non- Perishable Food Vending Machine License Anderson Automatics, Inc. 4912 France Ave. No. Beacon Bowl 6525 Lyndale Ave. No. Northomation Systems, Inc. 4565 West 77th St Rog & Jim's Superette 6912 Brooklyn Blvd. Servomation 6801 Brooklyn Blvd. Readily - Perishable Food Vending Machine License Servomation 4301 - 68th Ave. No. Readily- Perishable Food Vehicle (Fleet) License Servomation 6801 Brooklyn Blvd. 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 appointment of election judges. The City Manager noted that due to illness or family emergencies three of the previously appointed election judges could not work at the election February 23, 1971. The following alternates were submitted for Council approval; Precint 22 - Ethel Irving, 6020 Emerson Ave. No* to replace Mae Lent. Prey- Lucy - Sandberg, 6236 Lee Ave. No, to replace Donna Lichtenberg Bra- Kris Smietana, 5316 E. Twin Lake Blvd. to replace Janice Keto Motion by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Ausen to approve the appointment of the aforementioned election ,judges. Voting in favor were; Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously, The next item of business consisted of the City Manager's recommendation to transfer $3,898.00 from the Mayor end Council Continaency Fund (Acct, 401 -48) to the Government Building. Furniture and Equipment Account (409-52). Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 71 -36 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1971 GENv.RAL FUN BUDGET 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, Howard Heck, Theodore Willard and Vernon Ausen, and the following voted against the same; none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The Council next considered appointments of members to fill vacancies on the Conservation Commission. Motion by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Ausen to confirm Mayor Cohen's appointment of Mr. Carl Gross, 5401 Brooklyn Blvd. as a member of the Conservation Commission for a three year term effective January 1, 1971, Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen, Heck and Willard. Voting agairmt were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Willard and seconded by Councilman Heck to confirm Mayor Cohen's appointment of Mr, Henry Dorff, 6440 North Willow Lane as a member of the Conservation Commission for a three year term effective January 1, 1971. 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 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 12 :43 A.M. lerk Mayor -7-