HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 09-28 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
September 28, 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, Vernon Ausen, and Howard Heck,
Also present were: Donald Poss, Paul Holmlund, James Medla Richard Schieffer,
and Tom Loucks,
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the
minutes of the September 9, 1970 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were;
Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen and Howard Heck, Voting against were:
none. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Vernon Ausen and seconded by John Leary to approve the minutes
of September 14, 1970. During the ensuing discussion the City Manager noted
that page 5 paragraph 5, line 3 should be corrected to read "R. L. S. 1023,
Tract H ". Councilman Ausen also stated with regard to paragraph 8, page 1 regard-
ing the MAC agreement that he wished to note that he had inquired and been
assured regarding municipal insurance liability relative to the agreement and
regarding operational policies to be developed by the Managers of Crystal and
Brooklyn Center for recommendation to respective City Councils. The minutes
were approved as corrected. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary,
Vernon Ausen and Howard Heck. Voting against were; none, Motion carried
unanimously,
Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Vernon Ausen to approve the
minutes of the September 15, 1970 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were:
Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen and Howard Heck. Voting against were;
none. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the
minutes of the September 16, 1970 meeting, Following the second Councilman
Ausen stated that paragraph 7, sentence 2 should read: " Councilman Ausen
expressed concern on whether or not specific authorization should be re uired
(rather than grante d) to publish a City Manager's Newsletter, " The motion was
approved subject to the correction, Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John
Leary, Vernon Ausen and Howard Heck. Voting against were: none. Motion
carried unanimously.
Councilman Willard arrived at 7;45 P. M.
Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved
Its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -173
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RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COMMISSIONER OF HIGHWAYS TO
KEEP A BOND RECORD FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND TO
ANNUALLY CERTIFY TO THE STATE AUDITOR THE SUM OF MONEY
REQUIRED FOR THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS ON $1,050,000
STATE AID BONDS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was my seconded by
member Theodore Willard, and upon vote being taken thereo , 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 resolution was declared duly passed and adopted,
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Mermbor lohu wry lauvducecT the following resolution and moved
its a*option:
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -174
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED STREET
BASE & SURFACIN9 lAdPROVEMENT FRO E TS NO 1970-184 1970 -20
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 Theodore Willard introduced the following rei olution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -175
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING
ADYERTISEMENT FOR B CONTRACT 1970 -D
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Howard Heck, and upon vote being taken thereon, the followi ng 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 resolu ion and moved
Its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -176
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING
ADVERT F R BIDS (COMCT 1970 -E
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was d ly seconded by
member Theodore Willard, and upon vote tieing taken thereon the following
voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Vernon Aus n, Howard Heck
and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, where-
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upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member john Leary introduced the following resolution and moved
Its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -177
RESOLUTION ACCZj2ING QUOTATIQX FOR BEPAIR OF VVELL # 6
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 Aus n, Howard Heck
and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, where-
upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
At 8 :00 P. M. the Mayor announced the procedure for a scheduled
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assessment hearings would be for the Public Works Director to review each
special assessment project after which property owners woul be invited to
comment.
Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary t close the
assessment hearing on Street Improvement Project 1969 -3. V ting in favor
were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck, and Theodore
Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to close the
assessment hearing on Street Improvement Project 1969 -9. 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 Affillard and seconded by Vernon Ausen to close
the assessment hearing on Street Improvement Project 1969 -11. 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 close
the assessment hearing on Street ImhrovemeM Project 1969 -13. Voting in favor
were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore
Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by H(nvard Heck and seconded by John Leary to close the
assessment hearing on Street Improvement Project 1969 -15. 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 close the
assessment hearing on Street Improvement Project 1969 -19. Voting in favor
were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore
Willard Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Theodora Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to close
the assessment hearing on Street Improvement Project 1969 - -21. 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 4!lillard to close
the assessment hearing on Street Improvement Project 1969 -23. 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 close the
assessment hearing on Street Improvement Project 1969 -31. 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 close the
assessment hearing on Street Improvement Project 1969 -5. 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 to close the
assessment hearing on Street Improvement Project 1969 -25. 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 close the
assessment hearing on Street Improvement Project 1969 -63. 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 close the
assessment hearing on Street Improvement Project 1969 -67. 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 close the
assessment hearing on Street Improvement Project 1969 -71. Voting in favor were:
Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard.
Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Vernon Ausen to close the
assessment hearing on Grading, Base & Surfacing Improvement Project 1969 -16.
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 close the
assessment hearing on Curb & Gutter Improvement Project 1969 -17. 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 John Leary to close the
assessment hearing on Grading, Base & Surfacing Improvement Project 1969 -46.
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 close the
assessment hearing on Curb & Gutter Improvement Project 1969 -47. 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 close the
assessment hearing on Grading, Base & Surfacing Improvement Project 1969 -48.
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 close the
assessment hearing on Curb & Gutter Improvement Project 1969 -49. Voting in
favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and
Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Willard left the meeting at 10 :30 P. M.
Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption;
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -178
RESOLUTION DECLARING THOSE CERTAIN BUILDINGS LOCATED
AT 5450 BRYANT AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA,
DILAPIDATED BUILDIN S = ORDERING THEM TO BE REMOVED
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 and Howard Heck;
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 -179
RESOLUTION AWARDING PROPOSAL FOR LUBRICATION EQUIPMENT
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 the following voted against the same: none, whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Councilman Willard returned to the meeting at 10 :40 P. M.
Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Theodore Willard to declare
a first reading on the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF UTILITY EASEMENT
IN THOMAS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SECOND ADDITION
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, 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 declare
a first reading on the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF 65th AVENUE NORTH
'ArITHIN BROOKLANE 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 john Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to reconvene
the 1971 budget hearing. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary,
Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were:
none. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was called to order at 11 :11 P. M.
The City Manager summarized the Police Department proposal. A
discussion ensued regarding the requested establishment of a special two man
police team and its recommended deferral. The Council by consensus endorsed
partial implementation of the concept during 1971 using existing manpower
complement, The Mayor inquired and received unanimous Council consensus
regarding the establishment of an Administrative Aid position, continuation
of the juvenile Officer program, and expansion of the Police Cadet program.
Discussion ensued regarding Capital Outlay items with specific inquiry
into the equipment for the proposed police photo lab. The Council made a
policy determination to furnish handguns to new police officers and to purchase
those approved handguns furnished by present officers,
or furnish new
handguns as needed over a five year period.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve
the following Licenses:
Gas Piping License
Imperial Engineering, Inc. Box 6038, St, Paul
Shamrock Heating, Inc. 7608 Lyndale Ave. So.
Heating License
Imperial Engineering, Inc. Box 6038, St. Paul
Schwantes, Inc. So, Greeley Street
Shamrock Heating, Inc. 7608 Lyndale Ave. So.
Upper Midwest Piping, Inc. 236 Taft Street N.E.
No_ n_ Perishable Food Vending machine cen
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Mike Jensen 1500 - 55th Ave. No.
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 adjourn
the meeting, g Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen,
Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Notion
carried unanimously. The Council meeting adjourned at 1 :02 A.M.
Clerk Mayor
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