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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 05-11 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 May 11, 1970 The City Council met in session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :32 P. M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Vernon Ausen and Howard Heck. Also present were: Donald Poss, Paul Holmlund, James Merila, Richard Schieffer, Robert Hutchison, Donald Mason, Bob Cahlanderand B.E. Peterson. Reverend Merle Christensen of Brooklyn Center Evangelical Free Church offered the invocation. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to approve the minutes of the April 27, 1970 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary and Howard Heck. Voting against were; none. (Vernon Ausen abstained). Motion carried. Motion by Vernon Ausen and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the minutes of the May 4, 1970 meeting as submitted,. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, Howard Heck and Vernon Ausen. Voting against were: none. (Tohn Leary abstained). Motion carried. During this time Councilman Willard arrived at 7 :37 P.M. Mayor Cohen announced to the Council that the Brooklyn Center Jaycees have presented the City with a Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation, whereupon a motion was made by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to acknowledge receipt from the Brooklyn Center Jaycees of said Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Cohen acknowledged the presence of Mr, Neil Smeaton and reviewed with the Council Mr, Smeaton's service to Brooklyn Center as a member of the Human Rights Commission and Citizens Architectural Advisory Committee. Mayor Cohen announced that Mr. Smeaton will be leaving the community soon and thanked him for his services. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Vernon Ausen to authorize the release of the August Cederstrand Company bond in the amount of $850 for satisfying requirements related to Planning Commission Application No. 68024 at the American Rockwell bulding site on the south side of 68th Avenue and west of Osseo Road. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to authorize the release of the Brede, Inc. bond in the amount of $500 for satisfactorily completing installation of a sign at the Burger King site pursuant to City Council action January, 1970 regarding denial of Planning Commission Application No. 69068. 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. 70-57 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING B ID AND APPROVING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT -1- 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. The next item for consideration by the Council was a dtaft ordinance amending Chapter 7 relative to garbage and refuse and providing for a backyard burning ban. The City Manager and Robert Hutchison., Sanitarian, reviewed each section of the ordinance with the City Council. During review of said ordinance the Council recessed at 9 :47 P.M. and resumed at 10 :05 P.M. Motion by Theodore Willard•arfd seconded by john Leary to declare a first reading on the following ordinance: AN QMINANCE AhENDINQ QHAP 7 - GARBAGE. AND REFUSE Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Vernon Ausen, 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 -58 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATION FOR EXTENDING SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER AND WATER MAIN SERVICES TO THE NEW BROOKLYN CENTER EAST SIDE FIRE STATION 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 said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Vernon Ausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION NO. 70 -59 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED STREET GRADING, BASE & SURFACING & SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1970 -3 AND CURB &GUTTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1970 - 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 ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 70 -9 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE AND UTILI'T'Y EASEMENT IN GROSSER ADDITION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: That portion of a Drainage and Unlit, Easement on Lot 1, Block 1 of the Grossers Addition as described below is hereby vacated as a public easement: That westerly 2 1/2 feet of a 7 1/2 foot Drainage and Utility Easement located on the easterly lot line of Lot 1, Block 1, of said Grosser Addition. -2- Section 2: This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days following its legal publication. Adopted this llth day of May, 1970. The motion for the adoption of the foregoirig ordinance 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, where- upon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Council next considered a recommended brick sample proposed by Cerny Associates, Inc, for the Civic Center, a decision deferred from the May 4, 1970 special City Council meeting with the Citizens Architectural Advisory Committee. Robert Pierce of Cerny Associates answered questions of the City Council whereupon Mayor Cohen called upon each of the Councilmen for their comments on the recommended brick sample for the Civic Center. Following individual Council comments a motion was made by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to accept the recommended brick sample for the Civic Center, an off-white color (No. 0076B1 -14). Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary and Howard Heck. Voting against was: Theodore Willard. Not voting: Vernon Ausen. Motion carried. As a next item of business the City Manager briefly reviewed with the Council the May 8, 1970 Equipment Rental Report related to Capital Improve- ment Projects. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the following licenses: Food Establishment L icense Kroger Co., Inc. 6215 Osseo Road Shopper's City Bakery 3600 - 63rd Avenue No. Garbage and Re Hauling License Atlas Disposal Service 228 Master Street us Ming License Mill City Heating and Air Cond. 130058 - 16th Avenue No. Minneapolis Gas Co. 8th & Marquette Royalton Heating & Cooling 4626 Lyndale Avenue No. Standard Heating 410 W. Lake Street Fred Vogt & Co. 3260 Gorham Avenue HHea= Lice_ nse Johnny's, Inc. 6846 Osseo Road Mill City Heating & Air Cond. 13005B - 16th Avenue No, Minneapolis Gas Co. 8th & Marquette Pierre Aircon Co. 1322 Rice Street Standard Heating Co. 410 W. Lake Street Itinerant Food Establishment License Brooklyn Center American Little League 7201 June Avenue No. Well Drilli*tg License Pumarlo Well Co. Hamel, Minn. Bingo, License Brooklyn Center Jaycees Co. Rd. 10 & Osseo Road -3- Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck, Vernon Ausen. and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager next explained to the Council Change Order E -1 relative to the Municial Service Garage consisting of a $421 add -on to the electrical contract.. Following the Manager's explanation and Council discussion a motion was made by Howard Heck and seconded by Vernon Ausen to approve Change Order E -1 relative to the Municipal Service Garage in the amount of a $421 add -on. 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 stated that the Director of Public Works received a letter from Mr. A.J. Hagen of 5030 Osseo Road requesting permission to connect into the Minneapolis sanitary sewer system. Following explanation of this request a motion was made by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard that the owners of the residence at 5030 Osseo Road be allowed , permission to connect into the Minneapolis sanitary sewer system. Voting in favor were; Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member Vernon Ausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -60 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL 'txPEND1TURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE RADIO EQUIPAri m 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, At this time the City Manager backgrounded the City Council on labor-management Minnesota nt consultin activities undertaken ake b the League of inns n ert n M g 9 Y 9 Municipalities and its Metro Section in cooperation with the Metropolitan Inter - County Council. He stated that the present League labor- management con - sulting program has been supported with federal funding which is due to expire. He also stated that due to the termination of federal funding, those communities wishing = to continue the program must subscribe to the service. Brooklyn Center's subscription will cost $950 a year, The City Manager stated that it was his intention to include this amount in the 1971 budget as his recommendation and that he now sought Council reaction. It was the consensus of the City Council that Brooklyn Center would subscribe to the labor- management con - sulting program offered by the Metro Section of the League of Minnesota Municipalities in the amount of $950, Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the final plat of Registered Land Survey No. 1300, located in the Brooklyn Center Industrial Park. 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 presented for Council consWeration a community development brochure formulated under the auspices of Committee Chairman John Pierce of the Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce. Following a background on how this community development brochure evolved, the City Manager explained to the Council the purpose of this brochure and that the City was requested to be a major contributor. The City Manager related that he was told the estimated cost for this brochure would be $9, 000 for approximately 7, 000 copies and that the three main contributors, the City of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Center Industrial Park and Dayton Development Co. along with the Chamber of Commerce would provide editorial review. -4- After additional questions, the City Manager commented that the President of the Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Duane Orn, and Mr. John Pierce of the Chamber of Commerce will be invited to a forthcoming City Council meting to further elaborate on the proposed community develop- ment brochure. Following inquiry by Councilman Ausen, Councilman Heck requested the City Engineer and City Manager to provide the Council with recommendations on how the City should maintain retaining walls that it constructed. The retaining wall located at 63rd Avenue North and Indiana Avenue was cited as needing repair. At this time the Council and City Manager briefly continued their review of the draft housing and maintenance and occupancy ordinance,. specifi- cally those sections from 12 -801 to 12 -803. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary 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 11;31 P. M. 614k _ Mayor - I l i -S.