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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 07-13 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 July 13, 1970 The City Council met in session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7;31 P., M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Also present were: Donald Poss, James Merila, Richard Schieffer, Thomas O'Hehir, Paul Holmliind and Barnbridge Peterson. Reverend Bostrom of Harron Methodist Church offered the invocation. Upon consideration of the June 22, 1970 minutes, Councilman Ausen moved that a portion thereof contained on Page 4, 4th paragraph from the bottom, second sentence be amended to read as follows: "Following a reading of said resolution, Councilman Ausen requested that the Council defer this resolution because it j was not on the agenda, because it had not been made available for review prior to this time, and because there was no apparent urgency- requiring immediate action." The Mayor three times called for a second to the motion. There being none, the motion died for lack of a second. A discussion ensued among the Council and the City Attorney relative to the necessity for formal Council action to so amend minutes of a previous meeting. Upon a poll of the Council, it was the consensus of the Council that the matter should stand as an unsuccessful motion to amend.. the June 22, 1970 minutes. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to approve the June 22, 1970 minutes as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against was: Vernon Ausen, Motion curried. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the July 7, 1970 minutes as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard, Voting against were: nonee (John abstained because he was absent from the July 7 1970 meets u nt U J y meeting.) Motion carried. Motion by Vernon Ausen and seconded by John Leary to declare an obsolete tire changer in the City Street Department as surplus property and to authorize the City Manager to dispose of the surplus property in the best interests of the City, 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 award the 1970 -71 Workman's Compensation Insurance contract to Allied Mutual as submitted by William Hannay of Brooklyn Center. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Harvard Heck and seconded by Vernon Ausen to authorize the temporary closing of Humboldt Avenue North from 59th to 60th Avenues North from 6 :00 P. M. , Monday, Ausgust 17, 1970 to 8 :00 A.M., Monday, August 25, 1970 as requested by the Brooklyn Center Lions Club for a community event in said vicinity, Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. -1- The City Manager next explained that local units of government are required to submit to the State Department of Conservation a letter of intent to comply with the provisions of a 1969 state law relative to flood plain management of local watercourses within the boundary of local governments. Councilman Willard requested that the City Manager inform the Conservation Commission of this matter. A motion was made by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to authorize the City Manager to execute the letter of intent required b the State Conservation Department. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. A brief explanation was presented by the City Manager relative to the efforts of the B klyn Center Conservation Commission in developing a wild life habitat ar a in a 40 acre parcel of the Crystal Airport adjacent to Kylawn Park. The ommission Chairman and certain commission members present were recognized an offered comments supporting the proposal. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption RESOLUTION NO. 70-84 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONCEPT OF WILD LIFE HABITAT AREA AND ENVIRONMENTAL PARK PROPOSED BY BROOKLYN CENTER CO ERVAT ON COMMISSION The motion for the doption 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 wa declared duly passed and adopted. The Mayor announced that the public hearing was open for consideration of proposed Water 'Wain Improvement Project No, 1970 -5 The Clerk uced an affidavit of publication of notice of hearing on the proposed improvement showing two weeks' publication thereof in the official newspaper, the las t - publication being on July 9, 1970, which affidavit was examined and fours satisfactory and order placed on file. The Mayor hen called upon property owners present to present arguments either fo or against the proposed improvement. After hearing and considering comme is from affected property owners, a motion was made by Howard Heck andseconded by Vernon Ausen to close the public hearing on Water Main Improvement No. 1970 -5. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen., John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none.. Mo n carried unanimously. During the ensuing discussion of the proposed project, a concern was expressed regarding the large incidence of affected property owners who had reflected no posits n on the related project petition. The City Manager recommended that portion of the project, 53rd Avenue between Camden Avenue and 4th Str et be deleted from the project and deferred until such time as the adjacent fre ay is built and 53rd Avenue is jointly improved by Minneapolis and ooklyn Center. It was the consensus of the Council to accept the recommendation to delete that portion of the project. After further discussion, a motion was made by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to table the matter and adjourn the public hearing regarding Project Nos. 1970 -5 and 1970 -6 until the July 27, 1970 Council meeting and to instruct the Director of Public Works to solicit by mail an expression of position from those property owners on 4th Street and Camden Avenue who had not previously expressed a position on the project petition. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting recessed at 9 :30 P. M. and resumed at 9 :46 P.M. -2- The Council considered Planning Commission Application No. 70014 submitted by Richard Zejdlik requesting rezoning from R -1 to R -3 the vacant property commonly described as the 6700 block on the west side of Orchard Avenue North as well as Lot 4, Block 2, Northtown Plaza Addition. The City Manager reviewed the application for the Council, Mayor Cohen then recognized the applicant, Richard Ze jdUk, and affected property owners who together with the Council reviewed the applicant's preliminary drawings of the proposed townhouses. Following this discussion a motion was made by Howard Heck and seconded by Vernon Ausen to approve Application No. 70014 requesting rezoning from R -1 to R--3 the vacant property commonly described as the 6700 block on the west side of Orchard Avenue North as well as Lot 4, Block 2, Northtown Plaza Addition. 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 John Leary that the City Council initiate proceedings to rezone property on the east side of 6700 Orchard Avenue North presently zoned R -2 to be zoned R -3, said application for rezoning to be considered by the Planning Commission at its August 6, 1970 regular 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 next considered a modification to Planning Commission Application No, 68057 submitted by Brooklyn Center Assemblies of God Church requesting approval of a revised site plan for the property located at 6018 Xerxes Avenue North. The City Manager reviewed the modification and following a brief discussion with the applicant, Pastor Amos LeVang, a motion was made by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve Application No, 68057 requesting revised site plan approval for the Brooklyn Center Assemblies of God Church located at 6018 Xerxes Avenue North subject to the following conditions; 1. Utility and drainage plans showing elevations are subject to the approval of the City Engineer, 2. The existing performance bond is to be continued until this work is completed. f Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next considered Planning Commission Application Nos. 70036 and 70037 requesting approval of a Registered Land Survey and site and building Plans, respectively, for a neighborhood shopping center at the southeast comer of 69th and Humboldt Avenue North. The applications were reviewed by the City Manager who commented that the Council had considered previous Application Nos. 69006 and 69007 submitted by Edward Woody requesting subdivision and site and building plan approval for a Tom Thumb Store in the same area as the present applications, The Council next heard Mr. Korsunsky, architect, and Mr. Goldberg, owner, regarding the site and building plans for the neighborhood shopping center. Following a discussion of the applications a motion was made by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to approve Application No, 70036 submitted by Ronald Krank requesting approval of a subdivision by Registered Land Survey that includes a 40 ft. wide tract of land that can be used for access to the easterly 8 acres of said Lot 2, Block 1, for property located at the southeast corner of 69th and Humboldt Avenue North, subject to the subdivision requirements. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none, Motion carried unanimously, -3- Motion by Theodore. Willard and seconded by Vernon Ausen to approve Application No. 70037 submitted by Ronald Krank requesting approval of site and building plans for a neighborhood shopping center located at the southeast corner of 69th and Humboldt Avenue North subject to the following conditions: 1. Utility and drainage plans and adequate site elevations must be presented to the City Engineer for approval; 2 Building plans are subject to the approval of the Building Inspector with respect to applicable building codes; 3 A performance agreement and performance bond (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted to the City to guarantee site improvements as designated on the plans submitted; 4. Any mechanical equipment and vents on the roof should be adequately screened; 5. Installation of concrete driveway islands of a design approved by the City Engineer; 6. Installation of curbing on the east side of the lot and the north side easterly of the Union Oil service station may be deferred for 3 years to give the applicant time for development of adjacent property subject to the following conditions: a. Notwithstanding the above conditions the City may require the installation of curbing at any earlier time If deemed necessary; b. If during this period of time the adjacent area should develop with a plan that would not require the curb, and the City approves that plan, the City could waive the curb requirements in these areas; 7. Parking lot perimeter curbing, other than listed in item 6, shall be installed and parking stalls shall be painted, all as specified in the Zoning Ordinance;' 8. An approval of this application does not include approval of any signs; 91 Lighting plan shall be submitted to the City Council for approval prior to installation of any exterior lighting; 10. Prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall submit to the City Council a solid waste disposal plan including screening as well as show provisions for the screening of loading areas. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Vernon Ausen Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously, The Council next considered Planning Commission Application No. 70040 submitted by James Fisher for Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips, requesting site and building plan approval for a fish and chips restaurant on property, located at 5635 Xerxes Avenue North. The City Manager reviewed the application and, together with a representative of the applicant, Mr. Jerry Olson, Mr. John Yerxa, realtor, and Mr. jack Rice of Dayton Development Co., discussed with the Council the sign ordinance provisions prohibiting roof signs. Mr. Olson then stated that he had originally agreed to the City's sign requirements, but that this was rejected when reviewed by their national headquarters who insisted that they have to have their standard Fish and Chips sign on the mansord roof portion, -4- Following further discussion a motion was made by Vernon Ausen and seconded by john Leary to table Application No. 70040 at the request of the applicant who desires additional time for further studying ways to comply with the sign ordinance. Voting in favor were; Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next considered Planning Commission Application No, 70039 submitted by Volp Construction Company on behalf of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. requesting site and building plan approval for a combination office and service building on property commonly located at 6540 Shingle Creek Parkway, The City Manager presented a review of the application and, together with the applicant, Mr. Glyn Burnett and Mr. Steve Krognes s of B.C. I. P.,, discussed with the Council the site and building plans for the proposed combination office and service telephone building. The City Manager commented that proposed outdoor storage of materials is not permitted in an I -1 district, but that the Planning Commission recommended that a variance be granted. Following a discussion among the Council members a motion was made by Howard Heck and seconded by Vernon Ausen to approve Application No. 70039 requesting site and building plan approval for the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company subject to the following conditions; 1. Utility and drainage plans showing elevations must be presented for approval to the City Engineer and he must also approve overall site elevations; 2. Building plans are subject to the approval of the Building Inspector with respect to applicable building codes; 3. A performance agreement and performance bond (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted to the City to guarantee the site improvements as designated on the plans submitted; i 4. Any mechanical equipment on the roof shall be adequately screened` 5. That there be a 5 ft, minimum setback for all curb installations; 6. Installation of an underground irrigation sprinkler system along Shingle Creek Parkway. Voting in favor were; Philip Cohen, john Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Vernon Ausen and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve a variance relative to Application No. 70039 for outside storage because the applicant has demonstrated a hardship that the large heavy telephone wire reels would be difficult to store and handle inside a building, and also to waive the procedure to notify all residents within 150 ft, because the owner of all property within 150 ft. of subject property was present. 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 -85 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING CONTRACT FORM FOR PAVING PARKING LOTS AND DRIVEWAYS OF EAST SIDE FIRE STATION AND MUNICIPAL SERVICE GARAGE F -5- 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 Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -86 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF HOLLOW '.METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 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 Millard; and the following voted against the same•' none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. I Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to establish July 27, 1970 for re- opening the public hearing relative to installing water main and street surfacing and curb and gutter in Camden Avenue North, 62nd Avenue and in Camden Court. 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 -87 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 68 -275, 69 -131, 69 -149 AND 69 -214 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1968 MAR H 24, 1969 APRIL 7 1969 AND Tv4AY 12 1969 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 Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -88 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 68 -276, 69 -132, 69 -150 AND 69 -219 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1968, MARCH 24, 1969, APRIL 7, 1969 AND MAY 12, 1969 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 Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70-89 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 68 -269, 69 -125, 69 -149 AND 69 -206 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 25, 1968, MARCH 24, 1969, APRIL 7, 1969 AND MAY 12, 1969 -6- 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. In discussion relating to Resolution No. 70 -90, Councilman Ausen sought clarification that the reference to established sidewalk assessment policy in the resolution does not commit a proposed City -wide walkway network to the referred established policy. It was the consensus of the Council that the reference in the resolution to an established sidewalk assessment policy does not commit the financing of the City -wide walkway proposal. Member Vernon Ausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -90 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY STREET GRADING, BASE & SURFACING AND CURB & GUTTER AND SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT POLICY IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA, AND ESTABLISHING TWO ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS FOR THOSE IMPROVEMENTS 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 Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -91 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AM NDATORY IMPROVE MENT PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED STREET GRADING IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. 1969 -37, 1969 -51 AND 1969 -56; STREET GRADING, BASE & SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1969 -43; AND CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. 1969 -38, 1969 -44, 1969 -52 AND 1969 -57 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 -92 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STREET GRADING, BASE & SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1970 -13, CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1970 -14, STREET GRADING, BASE & SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1970 -15, CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1970-16 AND GRADING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1970 -17 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Theodore Willard and upon pon 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. i -7- Member Vernon Ausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION NO. 70 -93 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STREET BASE & SURFACING IMPROVE - MENT PROJECTS NO. 1970 -18, 1970 -19 & 1970 -20 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF URNS 'D 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, 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 -94 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONCEPT OF A CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM 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 Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -95 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE AT S 11LER. YAW STM 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 ordinance and moved its adoption; ORDINANCE NO. 70 -13 AN ORffiINCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 BY CHANGING NAMES OF LUSHINE DRIVE AND SHEEHAN ROAD THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Chapter 25 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by the addition of the following: Section 25 -41_3. _SHEEHAN ROAD - SUMMIT DRIVE NORTH, LUSHINE DRIVE -JOHN MARTIN DRIVE, Sheehan Road lying within Twin Cities Interchange Park Addition is hereby renamed .,and shall hereafter be known as Summit D rive North, Lushine Drive lying within Twin Cities Interchange Park Addition is -- hereby renamed and shall hereafter be known as ohn Martin Drive. Section 2: This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days following its legal publication. -8- The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance 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 ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Howard Heck introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 70 -14 AN ORDINANCE FIXING COUNCIL SALARIES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1:, F-ffegtive Ianualy 1, 1971 and th r =after until legally amended the monthly salary for Councilmen shall be $225 and the monthly salary for Mayor shall be $350. Section 2: This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days following its legal publication. 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, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to declare a first reading on the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF REAL ESTATE FROM THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO ARTHUR W. HAGE CONSTRUCTION AND DECOSTER DEVELOPMENT CO. 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 declare a first reading on the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29 BY CREATING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT PRECINCT 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 declare a first reading on the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 BY THE ADDITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE C -2 PROPERTY DISTRICT AND THE DELETION OF SAME PROPERTY FROM THE I -1 ZONING DISTRICT 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 Theodore Willard to approve the following licenses: Bincro License Brooklyn Center Lions Club Grandview Park Heating License_ Bruce Plumbing Co. 4747 Twin Lake Avenue Key Plumbing and Heating 7 217 - 7 7th Avenue North Housemoying License Carey Housemovers 3306 Edgewood Avenue North " Robin Corporation 5116 Hamilton Lane Itinerant Food License Brooklyn Center Lions Club Grandview Park Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor " Gn- Sale" License Brooklyn Center Lions Club -�- Grandview Park Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next considered the retaining wall repair report dated June 22, 1970 prepared by James Merila, Public Works Director. Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -96 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATION FOR RETAINING WALL RE PAIR 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. Councilman Ausen next read from a prepared statement his views regarding Resolution No. 70 -74 opposing the concept of private non - public Council meetings. Councilman Ausen reiterated his opinion that at certain times the City Council and the City Manager should meet privately in an employer- employee relationship when the public welfare is not best served by a discussion in public of certain management problems. Councilman Ausen further developed his justification for such non - public meetings after which Councilman Willard responded with his position of being flatly and categorically opposed tp private meetings. Councilman Heck and Mayor Cohen expressed positions opposing such meetings. f Councilman Ausen next introduced the subject of the City Manager's recent action in dismissing the Civil Defense Police Reserve. Mr. Ausen stated that possibly an action of this scale departs from being an administrative action and becomes a policy matter. Other Councilmen disagreed that it was a Council policy matter since it had been Council policy expressed by ordinance enactment to place the Civil Defense Department under the authority of the C City Manager. Further discussion ensued relative to the establishment of a police reserve organization attached to the Police Department and independent of the Civil Defense Department, The City Manager stated that he had no opinion at this time regarding the merits of a Police Department Reserve organization, but that he felt strongly that the personnel selection procedure would be a key element in the success of any such organization, Motion by Theodore Willard 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 1;35 A.M. , July 14, 1970. Clerk Mayor -10�