HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 12-30 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
Minno rota
December 30, 1971
The City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor
Philip Cohen at 7:40 P.M.
Roll Call: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Heck, Leary and Nrillard. Also
present were: City Manager Donald Poss, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund and
Administrative Assistant Blair Tremere.
The first item of business was consideration of the Brooklyn Center Bus
operation. Councilman 01illard stated that the 'Transit Operations Division staff
had been provided available data relative to past and current operation as well as,
several tentative alternatives which could possibly be implemented if the bus were
to continue. He said the Operations staff had been asked to analyze the various
data and report the feasibility of proposed alternatives, but they apparently had yet
to do this.
He commented that he would contact the head of the Operations Division
prior to the next Council meeting and would be prepared to report more fully the
status of the Brooklyn Center Bus service.
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y na er next reviewed a proposed resolution rb represents g Pt'
annual housekeeping procedure consisting of an adjustment of accounts within the
framework of the 1971 General Fund Budget. He noted that it appeared the 1971
Budget would be underapent by approximately $26,00.0.
A brief discussion ensued relative to the necessary account adjustments.
Member john Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its
*(Joption:
RESOLUTION NO. 71 -236
RESOLUTION AMENDINg TH& 1871 gENWL FUND BUDGET
Tao 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, Howard Heck, John Leary and Theodore Willard;
and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was
eclared duly passed and adopted.
Motion by Councilman Heck and seconded by Councilman Leary to approve
ihe following licenses:
Food Establishment License
Brooklyn Center Country Boy 4401 - 69th Ave_ No. .
Non- Intoxiratir3q,Malt Liquors "Off - Sale "
LaCrosse Dairy Store 5845 Lyndale Ave. No.
Lynbrook Bowl, Inc. 6357 North Lilac Drive
Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquors "On- Sale"
Lynbrook Bowl, Inc. 6357 North Lilac Drive
Taco Towne 6219 Osseo Road
Nursing 2JjWe. License
Maranathe Conservative Baptist Home 5401 - 69th Ave, No,
Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, :Councilmen Heck, Leary and vVillard. Votina
against: none. Motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager then offered comments relative to a pending non-intoxi-
cating liquor license submitted by the Muck Wagon Inn and explained that the
application had been submitted tblatively late and was being investigated by the
Police ,Department.
He stated that the police felt further investigation was desirable and that
the staff recommended approval with the condition that it be returned for Council
review in approximately one month.
Following a discussion of the pending application and ensuing police
investigation, there was a motion by Councilman Willard and seconded by Council-
man Leary to approve a non - intoxicating liquor license for the Chuck Wagon Inn
subject to the condition that the staff return the license to the Council in approxi-
mately 30 days for review. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Heck,
Leary and Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager then reviewed a proposed resolution representing
recommendations for employee compensation during 1972. He stated that the
recommendations reflect implementation of the second year provisions of the two
year agreement with Local #49 of the International Operating Engineers Union and
a 1972 agreement recently negotiated on a multi - community basis with respective
Police Departments. A lengthy discussion then ensued regarding 1972 wage and
salary proposals.
Councilman Ausen arrived at 8 :45 P.M.
The City Council recessed at 9:20 P.M. and reconvened at 9 :45 P.M.
Discussion resumed regarding 1972 wages- and salaries.
Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 71 -237
RESOLUTION SETTING WAGES AND SALARIES FOR THE YEAR 1972
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Theodore Vuillard, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in 'favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck, Theodore Willard and
Vtmon Ausen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said
resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
The City Manager next recommended establishment of a second full -time
Clerk position in the municipal liquor store system. After discussion of the
justification for such new position, Councilman Ausen moved and Councilman
Willard seconded the authorization of a second full -time clerk position in the
municipal liquor store system. Voting in favor were:Mayor Cohen, Councilmen
Leary, Heck, Ausen and Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager described a personnel matter wherein an employee's
probationary period was extended for a six month period because of late - reporting
and absenteeism. During the extended six -month period, the. employee became
ill, required surgery, and the question arose whether the employee was entitled
to six days sick leave and five days vacation benefits accumulated during the
initial six month probationary period in view of the ordinance limitations on the
use of such benefits during probation periods.
A discussion ensued wherein the unanimous Council consensus developed
to approve payment for accumulated benefits if the City Attorney, after reviewing
the facts, issued an opinion that such payment would be legally proper.
Motion by Councilman Ausen and seconded by Councilman Leary to adjourn
tho meeting. Voting in favor were: Mayor Cohen, Councilmen Leary, Heck, Ausen
and Willard Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City
Council meeting adjourned at 11 :20 P.M.
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