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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 I 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, i -1- I I 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- . 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 Y 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. "2- 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. -3- 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 -4- , 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 se 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 .5..