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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 03-08 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 March 8, 1971 The City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7:36 P. M. Roll Call: Mayor Philip Cohen, Councilmen Lewy, Ausen and Heck. Also present were: Donald Poss, Paul Hoimlund, James Merila, Tom O'Hehir, Richard Schieffer and Tom Loucks. Pastor Matson of Berean Evangelical Free Church offered the invocation. Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Heck to approve the minutes of the February 22, 1971 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were; Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen and Heck. Voting against were. none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Ausen and seconded by Councilman Heck to approve the minutes of the February 23, 1971` meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were; Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen and Heck. Voting against were: none, Motion carried unanimously. Local citizens representing the trucking industry appeaed before the City Council to speak on behalf of State Legislation authorizing longer trucks on four lane highways and further authorizing various combinations of trucks and trailers. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 71 -38 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF SENATE FILE 588 AND HOUSE FILE 655 INCREASING THE LENGTH OF TRUCKS PERMITTED ON FOUR LANE STATE HIGHWAYS The motion forthe 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, Howard Heck and Vernon Ausen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Manager stated that Section 12 :04 of the City Charter requires surety bonds for certain City officers and provide that such bonds must be approved by the City Council. He further stated that due to a change in Insurance carriers new bonds were secured in previously established amounts and he recommended Council approval of such new bonds. Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Heck to approve the official bonds submitted by the St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen and Heck. Voting against were: none, Motion carried unanimously, Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 71 -39 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CURB & GUTTER & SIDEWALK IMPROVE - MENT PROJECT NO. 1971 -7 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -1- 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 and Howard Heck; 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 -40 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1971 -9 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: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Vernon Ausen and Howard Heck; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Vernon Ausen inroduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 71 -41 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STREET BASE, SURFACING & SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1971.8 AND ORDLRING PREPARATION OF PLANTS 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 and Howard Heck; 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 -42 5 �; RESOLUTION AMENDING THAT PART OF RESOLUTION NO. 70 -93 ADOPTED JULY 13, 1970 PERTAINING TO STREET BASE & SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1970 -19 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 and Howard Heck; 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 -43 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED STREET SU -MCING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO, x 1971 -2 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 Howard Heck; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. -2 Member Vernon Ausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, RESOLUTION NO. 71 -44 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED STREET BASE, SURFACING & SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1970 -19, STREET BASE & SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1971 -4, CURB & GUTTER & SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1971 -7 AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1971 -9 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECJT.FICATIONS 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 Howard Heck; 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 -45 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC DARING ON PROPOSED STREET GRADING, BASE & SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1971 -5 CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1971 -61 AND STREET BASE & SURFACING & SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1971 -8 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 I Ausen and Howard Heck; 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--46 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (CONTP,ACT 1971 -A) 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 Howard Heck; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The Council next considered Planning Commission Application No. 70045 submitted by Standard Solvents, Inc. The City Manager commented that the applicant has requested that the matter be deferred to a subsequent meeting. The next item of business was Planning Commission Applications No. 70066 and 70067 submitted by Village Builders, Inc. requesting rezoning from R -1 to R -4 and site and building plan approval for a 36 -unit apartment complex to be located at 53rd and Russell Avenues North. The item was reviewed by the City Manager and illustrated by staff member Tom Loucks. It was noted that the Planning Commission has reviewed the matter and had recommended denial of the Application in the form of Resolution No. 71 -1 adopted on February 25, 1971. A discussion ensued in which Councilman Leary indicated that he was reluctant to deny such a rezoning without intending to buy the land in the immediate future. Councilman Ausen commented to the effect that a rezoning as requested may constitute spot zoning. -3- Further discussion ensued after which a , motion was made by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Leary to table the, application until April 5, 1971 and remand it to the City Attorney for an opinion in regard to whether such zoning would constitute a spot zone and further, to permit the applicant to review the development alternative of R -2 character, Voting in favor were; Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen and Heck. Voting against were; none. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting recessed at 9:25 P. M. and resumed at 9:40 P. M. Mr. Blaine Fluth appeared representing the Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of presenting a Chamber resolution in support of Senate File 588 and House File 655 regarding the length of trucks four lane highways. Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 71 -47 RESOLUTION OPPOSING ADOPTION OF HOUSE FILE 54 RELATIVE TO ABOLITION OF THE TOWNSHIP SYSTEM OF POOR RELIEF IN HENNEPIN COUNTY 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 Aus en . and Howard Heck; 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. 7I -48 RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE ADOPTION OF SENATE FILE 210 AND HOUSE FILE 122 REGARDING RESTRICTT0NS ON LOCAL BOND ISSUES 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 and Howard Heck; 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. 71 -49 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION WHICH EFFECTIVELY DISCOURAGES DRUNKEN DRIVING 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 Howard Heck; 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 -50 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ADOPTION OF SENATE FILE 702 RELATIVE TO APPORTIONMENT OF TAX PROCEEDS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ..4- 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 and Howard Heck; 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 -51 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO 4 INCH COMPOUND WATER METERS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by k thereon,, a member Howard Heck, and upon. vote being ta the n, the follows n g voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen and Howard Heck; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolutioa was declared duly passed and adopted. The next item of business was a policy statement on the recent legislative redistricting proposals, Councilman Ausen moved and Councilman Heck seconded adoption of the following policy statement: A POLICY STATEMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND ST.AI.TE O r MINNESOTA During the past few weeks the media has carried a number of articles related to legislative redistricting in the State and specifically in the twin city metropolitan area. It has been alleged that upon redistricting by the Legislature that a portion of or the City of Brooklyn Center as a whole would be removed from the 3rd Legislative District and placed in the 5th District. It is the intent of this City Council to resist any efforts to place the City in the 5th Legislative District because such a promul- gation would not be in the best interests of the citizens of a community that is suburban in character. It is therefor the express intent of the City Council to go on record publicly as being opposed to any redistricting which would remove the City of Brooklyn Center from the 3rd Legislative District, Voting in favor were Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen and Heck. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously.. The City Manager announced that he had received a letter from Mr. David Anderson representing the Twin Lake Improvement Association requesting the support of the City Council for the Association's efforts in obtaining State Grant monies to perform a study of Twin Lake and the Shingle Creek watershed, The City Manager next addressed to the previously considered amendment to the personnel ordinance regarding implementation of the provisions of the State "Monday Holiday" Law. He stated that it had been brought to his attention that the ordinance amendment would have the effect of reducing the number of annual holidays for police personnel by one and one -half days. A discussion ensued after which it was concluded that the City Manager be authorized to develop an alternative personnel ordinance amendment for Council study. The City Manager next reviewed the Metropolitan Transit Commission's route proposal in Brooklyn Center and surrounding suburbs, He indicated that a public hearing was going to-be held on this matter ° at the Crystal City Hall on Monday,, March 15, 1971. .. 5� Motion by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Ausen to approve the following licenses; Cigarette License Brookdale Shell 1505 - 69th Ave. No., Ideal Northbrook Drug 5740 Morgan Aves No. Food Establishment License A.B. C, North Central Theatre 2901 County Road 10 A,R.A. Services 5910 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Chuck Wagon Inn 5720 Morgan Ave. No. Ideal Northbrook Drug 5740 Morgan Ave. NO Piggly Wiggly 6215 Brooklyn Blvd. Roy's A & W Drivo Inn 6837 Brooklyn Blvd. Shopper's City 3600 - 63rd A =re. No Woodshed 5742 Morgan Ave. Io. William's Cafeteria 1269 Brookdale Center Garbage and Refuse Hauling .License C & D: Arneson Routel, Box 136 Non - Perishable Food Mending Machine Lice A R, A, Services 655 - 20 h A`re, N.E. Bill's Vanding Service 7317 W. Broadway Brookdale Smell Service 1505 - 69th Ave. No, Magic Maid Vending 4142 Vincent Ave. No, Northbrook Gulf 1912 - 57th Ave. No. Piggly Wiggly 6215 Brooklyn Blvd, Ralph's Super Service 6601 Lyndale Ave. No, Shopper's City 3600 - 63rd Ave,, No. Special Food Handling ILcense Ralph`s Super Service 6601 Lyndale Ave. No. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary,' Ausen and Heck. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Leary to adjourn the Council meeting. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Ausen and Heck. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council meeting adjourned at 12:36 A. M. I 1e Mayor