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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 04-27 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 April 27, 1970 The City Council met in session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :32 P. r% Roll Call: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Also present were: Donald Poss, James Merila Richard Schieffer, and a r Thomas O' Hehir. It was the consensus of the Council to defer action on the minutes until Councilman Ausen arrived. At this time the City Manager announced that the Brooklyn Center Hockey Association would like to make a presentation. Mr. Roger Wheeler, president, and member Earl Larson of the Brooklyn Center Hockey Association presented to Mayor Cohen a plaque for cooperation refidered by the Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Department. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by john Leary to accept the plaque from the Brooklyn Center Hockey As soeiation to the Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Department reading "In appreciation for your effort and cooperation during the 1969 -70 hockey season" and to authorize the Mayor to write a letter of thanks to the Hockey Association. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next listened to an explanation from the City Manager regarding the budgeted purchase of a new backstop and extension hood for Grandview Park. Upon the Manager's explaining that the budgeted amount of $500 was grossly inadequate for the equipment, a motion was made by john Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to authorize the City Manager to expend an additional amount of $461 to purchase the backstop hood and extension. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were. none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager next brought to the Council's attention a proposed joint agreement between the City of Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park regarding instructional and recreational swimming, Teen co- recreation, and Teen Club programs at Brooklyn junior High. After a discussion among the Councilmen a motion was made by john Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the joint agreement with Brooklyn Park. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -54 RESOLUTION ALLOCATING THE BROOKLYN PARK SHARE OF JOINT IMPROVEMENT PROTECT COSTS 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, Howard Heck and Theodore. Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, At this time the City Manager presented an updated Capital Projects financing plan, explaining that it reflects actual bond costs and contract costs. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -55 RESOLUTION SUMMARIZING EVENTS, POLICIES, AND EXPENDITURES FOR +CAPITAL PR O]RCTS PROGRAM _ 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, 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. 70 -56 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET GRADING, BASE & SURFACING & SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1970 -3 AND CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1970 -4 AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS UNDER A DINT AGREEMENT WITH T11E CITY OF BROOKLYN PAM 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, 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 stated the- public hearings regarding the above resolution are scheduled to be held on May 25, 1970. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Theodore Willard to declare a first reading on the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE GROSSER ADDITION Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member John Leary introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 70 -7 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH LYING BETWEEN OLD T H. #100 AND F.A.I. 494 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That poTgon of Humboldt Avenue North as described below is hereby vacated as a.public stree That part of Humboldt Avenue North lye northerly of the Old Highway #100 northerly right -of -way line and lyi southerly of the southerly right -of Way line of F.A.I. #94. Section 2: This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days following its legal publication, Adopted this 27th day of April, 1970. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Theodore Willard, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. -2- Member john Leary introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 70 -8 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 RELATIVE TO BICYCLE LICENSING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDR N AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended as follows: Section 23 -504. FEE. (The biennial license fee is seventy -five (75�) cents, and shall be paid on or before the lst day of July in each even numbered year. Upon change oa ownership, the license tag shall be registered in the name of the new owner upon payment by the new owner of a fee of twenty -five (25�) cents. All receipts from license and transfer applications shall be remitted by the Village Clerk to the Village Treasurer.) The fee for the license required by this ordinance shall be Two ($2.00) Dollars. Such license shall be valid as long as the bicycle remains the property of the licensee. Whenever ownerships Is transferred to another resident of the City a new license shall be obtained by the transferee within five (5) days after transfer of ownership. Section 23 -505. LOSS OF LICENSE TAGS. Tags shall not be transferred from one bicycle to another and no person shall attached to any bicycle a tag which was not issued for such bicycle. Upon the loss of a license tag, the City Clerk upon sat sfactor.1 evidence of such loss and payment of a fee of (twenty -five (25) cents) seventh -five t75�) cents shall issue an appropriate new tag. It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to remove or destroy a license tag on a bicycle. Section 2: This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days following its legal publication. Adopted this 27th day of April, 1970. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Howard Heck, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary and Howard Heck; and the following voted against the same: none, (Theodore Willard abstained) whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the following licenses: Class "A" Motor Vehicle Dealers License Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth, Inc. 6111 Osseo Road Brookdale Motors, Inc. 2500 County Road 10 Iten Chevrolet Co. 6701 Osseo Road Velie Oldsmobile, L-ic. 6700 Osseo Road Class "B ". Motor Vehicle Dealers License Sears Roebuck and Co. 1297 Brookdale Center Food Establishment License Shopper' s City 3600 - 63rd Ave. No. Gas . Piping L icense Advanced Heating and Air Cond, 7805 Beech Street Quality Heating 3035 Lyndale Ave,. No. Geo. Sedgwick Heating 1001 Xenia Ave. S :o. Suburban Heating 2050 White Bear Ave, Superior Furnace Co.. 6121 - 42nd Ave. No. Ray Welter Heating Co. 4637 Chicago Ave. -3- Heating and Air Conditioning License Advanced Heating and Air Cond, 7805 Beech Street C. 0. Carlson Air Conditioning 709 Bradford Ave. No, Commercial Air Conditioning 707 So. 7th St. Egan & Sons Air Conditioning 7100 Medicine Lake Road T.D. Gustafson 5820 Cedar Ave. So. Hoglund Heating Co. 7420 West Lake St. H.S. Horwitz, Inc. 1411 - 11th Ave, So. Loosen Plumbing and Heating Long Lake, Minnesota J. McClure Kelly Co. 2601 Stevens Ave. So. Quality Heating, 3035 Lyndale Ave. So. Richmond & Sons 2810 Major Ave. No. Royalton Heating 4626 Lyndale Ave,. No. Superior Furnace Co. 6121 - 42nd Ave. No. Thompson Air Conditioning 5115 Hanson Court Ray Welter Heating 4637 Chicago Ave. Non- Perishab Food Vending Machine License Shopper's City 3600 - 63rd Ave. No. Sign Hangar's License Gold Medal Beverage Co. 553 North Fairview Ave. Signcrafter's Outdoor Display, Inc. #13 - 77th Way N.E. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council recessed at 8 :52 P. M. and resumed at 9 :10 EM. As a matter of Council information the City Manager announced that the City received only one bid for a fire pumper that being from American LaFrance in the amount of $48,,463, He said that the staff is analyzing this bid and will make recommendations on acceptance or rejection of said bid to the City Council on May 11, 1970. The City Manager briefly discussed with the Council the need to reinstitute public hearings for street, curb and gutter improvement projects (1969 -76, 77, 78, 79, and 80) on Camden Avenue North from 55th to 57th Avenues North, A project in which the public hearing was deferred on September 1S, 1969 until sometime in the spring of 1970. Also at this time the Public Works Director stated that public hearings will soon be held regarding water and street improve- ment projects for 4th Street; 55th and Camden Avenue North area. As the next item of business the City Manager briefly reviewed with the Council the April 24, 1970 Equipment Rental Report related to Capital Improvement Projects, Following this discussion the City Manager announced that the City Council and the Cit izens Architectural Advisory Committee will meet with Cerny Associates on May 4, 1970 at 7 :30 P.M. in the Council Chambers to establish the exterior color schemes for the Municipal Service Garage and East Side Fire Station as well as type and color of brick for the Civic Center. The City Manager and the Director of Public Works, James Merila, next discussed with the Council a revised Municipal State Aid Street Construction Policy. Following Council and staff discussion a motion was made by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to adopt the revised Municipal State Aid Street Construction Policy dated April 13, 1970. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. At this time the Council and City Manager continued their review of the draft housing maintenance and occupancy ordinance, specifically those sections from 301 to 712 were discussed. Mayor Cohen requested that the City Manager provide a supplement to this ordinance for the Planning Commission containing the Council's expressions over specific sections of the said ordinance. During this discussion Councilman Ausen arrived at 10;04 P. M. -4- The Council next reviwed the April 13, 1970 minutes. After some discussion a motion was made by Theodore Willard and seconded by Vernon Ausen to amend Resolution No. 70 -47 by adding a sentence to read as follows: "I Member Vernon Ausen declared that his vote for the resolution was not to be construed as an agreement to the policy of transferring surplus funds from various Special Assessment Funds to the Capital Projects Fund.)" Voting ih favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. After additional Council discussion regarding the April 13, 1970 minutes a motion was made by Theodore Willard and seo6nded by Howard Heck to amend the last sentence of the second paragraph from the bottom of page 4 to read as follows: "The award recommendation was settled by a flip of the coin by Councilman Willard and witnessed by Mayor Cohen, City Manager Donald Poss, and Finance Director Paul Holmlund, " 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 Vernon Ausen to approve the April 13, 1970 minutes as amended. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Heck requested that each of the Councilmen examine the 1971 legislative proposals formulated by the Metropolitan Section of the League of Minnesota Municipalities and to suggest any changes to him. The Council and staff next discussed whether or not to close the Palmer Lake entrance off 69th Avenue. Councilman Willard asked if the staff intended to require that'Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. remove all the debris that they had deposited in the Palmer Lake area. He was answered in the affirmative. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck 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 ll :S2 P.M. Clerk Mayor -S- .