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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 01-05 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 Pnuary 5, 1970 The City Council met in session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7:35 P. M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg,, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard, Also present were: Doneld Poss, Char. VanEeckhout, Richard Schieffer, Robert Haarman, James Merlla and Bambridge Peterson. Reverend Wayne Mensing of Cross of Glory Church offered the :invocation. Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the minutes of the December 29, 1969 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the minutes of the December 30, 1969 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary,,, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. {Earl Rydberg abstained). Motion carried. Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by Howard Heck to adjourn the 1969 Council. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl, Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. City Clerk Allen S. Lindman administered the oath of office to Councilmen Vernon L. Ausen and Howard W. Heck and Mayor Philip Q. Cohen, The 1970 City Council was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :45 P.M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard were present. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to reappoint Councilman Howard Heck as Mayor Pro -tem, Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen., John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were; none, Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Vernon Ausen to confirm Mayor Cohen's reappointment of Mr. Paul Ditter as a member of the Planning Commission for term of two years effective January l" 1970. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willarde Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to confirm Mayor Cohen! s reappointment of Mr, Henry Bogucki as a member of the Planning Commission for a term of two years effective January 1, 1970. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to confirm Mayor Cohen's appointment of Mr. Karl Schuller, 3417 - 65th Avenue North, as a member of the Planning Commission for a term of two years effective January 1, 1970, to replace Mr. Vernon Ausen whose term expired on December 31, 1969. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Notion carried unanimously. -1- Motion by Theodore W I and and seconded by Howard Heck to confirm Mayor Cohen's reappointment of Mr. Donald Reichel to the Park and Recreation Commission for a three year term effective January i, 1970. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Vernon Ausen to confirm Mayor Cohen's reappointment of Warren Olson to the Park and Recreation Commission for a three year term effective January 1, 1970. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen,, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to confirm Mayor Cohen's appointment of Mrs. Henrietta Anderson of 5344 North. Lilac Drive as a member of the Park and Recreation Commission for a term of three years effective January 1, 1970 to replace Leslie Hagen whose term expired on December 31, 1969. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: erne. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Cohen mentioned that appointments to the Human Rights Commission and the Conservation Commission will be submitted to the Council at the next meeting. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to confirm Mayor Cohen! s reappointment of City Clerk Allen S. Lindman as Weed Inspector. 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 -1 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY I 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 seld resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -2 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COMMISSIONER AND ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER TO SUBURBAN SANITARY SEWER COMMISSION 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 John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -3 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES -2- v 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 Vernon Ausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -4 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE METRO SECTION OF THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA MUNIC PALT ZS 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 john Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION NO. 70 -5 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR TO THE SUBURBAN SANITARY DISPOSAL A HORITY 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 john Leary introduced the following resolution and: moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70-6 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE BROOKLYN CENTER STATE BANK A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS 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, Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -7 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS A EPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Vernon Ausen and upon vote t bean taken thereon.. the following voted g , g 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: -3- RESOLUTION NO. 70-8 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS 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 Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to designate the Brooklyn Center Post as the official newspaper for the City of Brooklyn Center during the year 1970. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none, Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by john Leary to approve the following licenses: Cigarette License Bill West Pure Oil Station 2000 57th Ave. No. Burger King 6110 Osseo Road Fran's Purity Dairy 902 - 53rd Ave. No. Freddie's Super Service 6601 Lyndale Ave. No. Ideal Alorthbrook Drug 5740 Morgan Ave. No. Woodshed 57th & Morgan Ave. No. Garbage and Refuse Ha uling Lice Bautch Disposal Service 2931 Marshall St N.E. Boyer Garbage Service Hamel Mon-Intoxicating Malt Liquor "Off - Sale' License Fran's Purity Dairy 902 - 53rd Ave. No, Taxi Cab License Town Taxi Corp. 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. At this time the City Manager related information to the Council that the City Attorney and the attorney for the Mound Cemetery Association had tentatively agreed upon the language of a document through which the City of Brooklyn Center will obtain a 75 year lease of the southern 4 acres of Mound Cemetery for park purposes at a cost of $15,000.00. The subject parcel represents the last parcel to be acquired under the 1966 HUD Open Space Program. After discussion among the Council, a motion was made by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a 75 year lease with the Mound Cemetery Association for the southern 4 acres of the Mound Cemetery for park purposes at a cost of $15 , 000.00. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary,, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none, Motion carried unanimously. At this time the City Manager announced the resignation of Public Works Director Charles Van Eeckhout effective January 31,, 1970. A motion was made by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to acknowledge with regret the resignation of Public Works Director VanEeckhout. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. - -- -4- The City Manager then announced for Council confirmation his appoint- ment of James Merila as Public Works Director effective February 1, 1970 at a monthly salary of $1,333.00. After additional discussion regarding the background of Mr. Merila, a motion was made by John Leary and seconded by Vernon Ausen to confirm the City Manager's appointment of James Merila as Public Works Director effective February 1, 1970 at a salary of $1,333.00 a month. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard, Voting - against were: none, Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager next discussed "with the Council the "catch -up" feature of the 1967 legislative act which requires communities to become current in retirement fund remittances. He stated that Brooklyn Center had elected to make up the lagging one year obligation over a four year period and that the 1969 installment therefor was included in the 1970 tax levy, thereby necessitating a temporary loan, Motion by Vernon Ausen and seconded by john Leary to authorize a temporary loan of $17, 500 from the General Fund to the Employees Retirement Agency Fund to finance the "catch -up" provisions of the 1967 legislative action Pertaining to P.E.R.A. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard, Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Willard reported to the Council on his meeting with the Metro Section of the Minnesota League of Municipalities regarding snowmobiles. Councilman Willard passed out to the Council and City staff a League information sheet on the regulation of snowmobiles which contained a "model" ordinance for political subdivisions to follow. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Theodore Willard to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously, The Council meeting adjourned at 8 :40 P. M. Clerk Mayor