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Home My WebLink About1970 12-14 CCM Special Session i Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center In the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota December 14, 1970 The City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7:36 P.M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Vernon Ausen, and Howard Heck. Also present were: Donald Poss, Paul Holmlund, James Merila, Richard Schieffer, Thomas O'Hehir, Tom Loucks and B.E. Peterson. Motion by john Leary and seconded by Vernon Ausen to approve the December 7, 1970 minutes as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen,' John Leary, Vernon Ausen, and Howard Heck. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next considered an audit agreement with Moen and Penttila, C. P.A.'s for the auditing of 1970 City Funds. The City Manager answer- ed questions from the Council whereupon a motion was made by Howard Heck and seconded by john Leary to authorize the Mayor and the City Manager,to execute a contract with Moen and Penttila, C. P. A.'s for the auditing of the 1970 City Funds, Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Vernon Ausen and Howard Heck. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously, Mayor Cohen requested that at the time the annual audit report is available to the Council that the City Manager request that the auditor appear before the Council. The City Council next considered a resolution authorizing the issuance of temporary improvement notes to the Investment Trust Fund in order to finance current improvements. The City Manager and Finance Director answered questions regarding the procedures of temporary financing. During this discussion Councilman Willard arrived at 7:50 P.M. Mayor Cohen requested that the Council be briefed with background information prior to the establishment of new interest rates for 1971 temporary loans from the Investment Trust Fund. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -239 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY IMPROVE- MENT NOTES 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 thereo €. 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. (Councilman Willard abstained because he arrived during the latter part of the discussion on this resolution.) The Council next considered a resolution to adjust the 1970 General Fund Budget, The City Manager stated that the resolution represents the annual year end adjustments in infra- budget accounts pursuant to the provisions of the Charter. A discussion ensued during which the City Manager and Finance Director answered questions from the Council regarding the proposed adjustments. � -1- Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 70 -240 RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1970 GENERAL FUND .BUDGET 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. The Council next continued their review of the draft housing maintenance and occupancy ordinance, last considered by the Council on August 24, 1970. . The City Manager resumed the review at the section entitled Enforcement and Inspection Authority, Section 12- - 1001. Following a review through Section 12- -1102 the Council recessed at 9 :35 P.M. and resumed at 9 :50 P.M. The Council continued the review of the draft ordinance questioning the City Manager and City Attorney regarding the intent of certain provisions, rights of the owner(s) and/or resident versus the rights of the neighborhood. The City Manager commented that he had the City Attorney re -draft a section pertaining to violations and procedures to effect compliance and that the City Attorneys comments were not included in the latest re -draft ft of this ordinance. The City Attorney then commented that the ordinance should address itself to civil remedies first and later to criminal penalties in order to make compliance procedures workable.. Following additional discussion a motion was made by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to instruct the staff to include the Council's comments on the draft housing maintenance and occupancy ordinance and to forward said ordiance to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendations. Councilman Ausen stated that he was not at this time in favor of the proposed draft ordinance as it applies to owner- occupied homes, but rather that the ordinance should apply only to rental dwellings. 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 two additional legislative proposals for the 1971 legislative program as proposed by the League of Minn- esota Municipalities. The City Manager stated that these two items consist of a state guarantee of local bond issues and provisions for short term municipal financing. Mayor Cohen, who is a member of the State League Executive Board, recommended to the Council favorabl Council consideration for these two legislative proposals. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck that the Brook lyn Center City Council vote in favor of the proposal that the State guarantee local bond issues. 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 Vernon Ausen that the Brooklyn Center City Council vote in favor of the proposal for short term financing for Minnesota municipalities. 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 sanitary sewer rate study report prepared for the City Council and the City Manager by the Public Wore Director and Finance Director. The City Manager backgrounded the Council on the need.for a rate increase and stated that pursuant to Section 11.02 of the City Charter the Council must establish a public hearing on utility rate changes after appropriate publication in the official newspaper. (Mayor Cohen left the table at 11:10 P.M. and Mayor pr tee ��ioward Heck assumed the chair. Mayor Cohen returned to the meetinq and assured tin RhaiT 11 :15 P.M. ) The City Manager briefly reviewed the report and explained billing procedures of the new Metropolitan Sewer Board. He further explained that since the Public Utilities Division by Chanter provision to a se - sustaining enterprise rates must be charged to provide sufficient revenues to cover anticipated expenses. A discussion ensued regarding rate relief for the elderly; the Manager stated an intention to develop such a proposal for Council review in the near future. Councilman Willard then requested additional information on the elements of the recommended sewer rate schedule. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to establish January 19, 1971 for a public hearing on a proposed sanitary sewer rate change. 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 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;54 P. M. 1 k Mayor I -3-