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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1954 08-25 CCM Regular SessionMinutes of the proceeding of the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota, includin all accounts ,.udited by said Council August 25, 1954 The Village Council met in regular session and called to order by Arthur Paulson, Mayor, at 8 :00 o'clock P.M. The following members were present: Arthur Paulson, Wayne Gageby, Allen Lindman, Glen Sonnenberg and Paul Weekly. The minutes of the regular meeting held on August 11, 1954 were approved as read. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration of a proposed improvement in the village consisting of the following: Construction of a sanitary sewer system on Camden Avenue between 53rd and 55th Avenues North The Clerk produced an affidavit of publication of notice of hearing on the proposed improvement showing two weeks publication thereof in the official newspaper, the last publication being on August 19, 1954, which affidavit was examined and found satisfactory and ordered placed on file. The Mayor then called upon all property owners present to present arguments either for or against the proposed improvement. The following appeared and entered objections: None; and the folbwing appeared in favor of said improvement: None After hearing and considering all objections, and the property owners appearing in favor of said improvement, member Wayne Gageby introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. It is hereby determined that it is necessary and for the best interests of the village and the owners of property specially benefited thereby that the following improvement shall be constructed: Construction of a sanitary sewer system on Camden Avenue between 53rd and 55th Avenues North Said improvement shall be hereafter designated Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 1954 -4. 2. The plans and specifies ions for said improvement heretofore prepared by Minder Engineering Company, Engineer, are hereby approved and ordered filed with the Clerk. 3. The Clerk shall advertise for bids for such improvement by publication at least once in the official newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin, the date of 1f'irst publication not less than 10 days prior to the date for receipt of bids. Said notice /shall state that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed and accompanied by a cash deposit, bid bond, cashier's check or certified check payable to the Clerk in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the bid. The notice shall also state that the completion date for the work is Nov. 15. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Glen Sonnenberg, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Arthur Paulson, Wayne Gageby, Alen Lindman, Glen Sonnberg and Paul Weekly; and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Wayne Gageby introduced the Following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT 155 156 WHEREAS, the Village Street Department proposes the construction of an improvement consisting of the following: Graveling, grading and oil stabilizing the following described streets: 62nd Ave. North between Fremont Ave. and Emerson Ave. North 62nd Ave. North between Camden Ave. and Lyndale Ave. North 61st Ave. between Camden Ave. and Lyndale Ave. North 59th Ave. North between Humboldt and Lyndale Ave. North 58th Ave. North between Dupont and Camden Ave. North Logan Ave. North between 55th and Highway 100 Humboldt Ave. between 53rd and Highway 100 Emerson between 59th and 61st Dupont between 53rd and 61st Colfax between 58th and 59th Colfax between 60th and 61st Bryant Ave. between 53rd Ave. and 60th Ave. Aldrich Ave. between 61st and 62nd Camden between 53rd and 55th Camden between 56th and 57th Camden between 61st and 62nd 100 feet, more or less, of the following described streets at their intersection with 53rd Avenue: Morgan Avenue, Logan Avenue, Knox Avenue, James Avenue, Irving Avenue, portions of 54th Ave. North lying between Logan and Irving Ave. North. WHEREAS, the village engineer has made a preliminary report advising that said proposed improvement is feasible and that it can be constructed at an estimated cost of $20,000.00, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The council proposes to proceed under authority granted by Chapter 398, Laws of Minnesota, 1953. 2. A public hearing on the proposed improvement shall be held at the Village Hall in the village on Wednesday, the 22nd day of September, 195 at 8 :00 o'clock P.M., and the clerk shall publish notice of the time and place of hearing by two weeks publication in the official newspaper of the village. 3. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvement is as follows: All lots and parcels of land lying within the following described area: Highway 100, 53rd Avenue North and Lyndale Avenue North The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was Auly seconde.d by member Paul Weekly, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Arthur, Paulson, Wayne Gageby, Allen Lindman, Glen Sonnenberg and Paul Weekly; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion made by Glen Sonnenberg and seconded by Wayne Gageby that the bonds for the Pearson's Northport 2nd Addition be set at $1725.00 for streets and $2000.00 for the Lake improvement; the purpose of establishing a Bond for the developmet of the lake in the Northport Addition, the amount of the Bond would be arrived at by the assessment of $25.00 for each lot not fronting on the lake and $300.00 per lot fronting on the lake or lake shore, this Bond is a performance Bond for the lake development. This does not include the road construCetion, the depth of the lake to be not less than a 4 foot minimum and gradually sloping to the shore line; all members voting in favor of this motion, motion carried. Motion made by Pal Weekly and seconded by Allen Lindman to accept the final plat of the Pearson's Northport 2nd Addition, subject to all the restrictions of the platting ordinance and bonds. All members voting in favor of this motion, motion carried. Motion made by Glen Sonnenberg and seconded by Allen Lindman that the parking lot around the Municipal Building be oiled, and the monies be paid from the Municipal Building Fund. Motion carried. Motion made by Glen Sonnenberg and seconded by Paul Weekly that the Village Council advertise for bids for the reroofing of the old part of the Municipal Building, bids to be opened on September 22, 195 and the cost to be paid from the Liquor Store Fund. Motion carried. Paul Weekly moved the adoption and release to the press of the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center is concerned with the proper development of the land lying within the Village; and WHEREAS, the development of large tracts of land provides an opportunity for planning in order that the land may be used to the best interests of the community; and WHEREAS, the seven hundred fifty acre tract known as the Earle Brown farm presents an unusual opportunity for sound community planning; and WHEREAS, the University of Minnesota through its architects has created plans for the use of this large tract which will be highly beneficial to the Village of Brooklyn Center; and WHEREAS, the planning of this tract of land -was carried on in consultation with the Village Council of Brooklyn Center; /and WHEREAS, the Village Council is satisfied that the present plans are designed to solve the major problems which arise in the development of such a large area, including provision for schools, churches, parks, and community and commercial centers; and WHEREAS, the construction of this model community within the Village of Brooklyn Center will greatly enhance the residential character of the whole community, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center as follows: 1. That the Village Council unanimously approves the conttinued development of the Earle Brown farm according to existing plans. The Village Council through its zoning and platting powers will encourage and assist completion of the project as now planned. 2. That the best interests of the Brooklyn Center community will be served'if no obstacles hinder the progress- of this development. Allen Lindman seconded the motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Arthur Paulson, Wayne Gageby, Allen Lindman, Glen Sonnenberg and Paul Weekly; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion made by Wayne Gageby and seconded by Paul Weekly to purchase a timing device for the Fire Department Siren. Motion carried. Motion made by Glen Sonnenberg and seconded by Wayne Gageby that the Village write a letter to the County Commissioners requesting them to resurface County Road #127 from 45th Avenue North to Highway #100 and a copy of the letter be forwarded to the Robbinsdale City Council. Motion carried. Motion made by Glen Sonnenberg and seconded by Allen Lindman to accept the proposed plat of the "Fair Meadows" Addition presented by Claus Johnson and as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. Motion made by Paul Weekly and seconded by Glen Sonnenberg giving the Northern States Power Co. authority to install 3 poles on 53rd Avenue N. from Osseo Road to Northport Drive. Motion carried. Motion made Xy Wayne Gageby and seconded by Glen Sonnenberg that the partial payment as recommended by Minder Engineering Co. to J. V. Gleason in the amount of $13,889.95 for the Blacktopping done in 1953 be approved and payment made. Motion carried. Motion made by Glen Sonnenberg and seconded by Allen Lindman that the Sanitary Sewer assessments to parties using this service be charged at the 157 158 rate of $5.34 per 'quarter. Motion carried. The following bills were audited and ordered paid: #2736 Robert Cahlander Salary $175.00 2737 Arnold Fahlan 175.00 2738 Henry Davis to 159.50 2739 Joseph Sienko " 150.00 2740 George Jenson " 75.00 2741 Emil Carlson " 62.50 2742 Edwin Peterson n 162.50 2743 Gladys Schuckhart n 100.00 2744 K. L. Nordquist " 140.00 2745 Farr Plumbing Co. " 25.00 2746 Post Publishing Co. Notices 43.15 2747 Holcomb Mfg. Co. Supplies 9.30 2748 J. V. Gleason n 14.40 2749 Coleman Oil Co. n 12.50 2750 N.W. Bell Telephone Co. Services 21.00 2751 Associated Lithographers Civil Defense 53.70 2752 N.W. Bell Telephone Co. Service 22.70 2753 Standard Oil Co. Supplies 76.35 2754 Anderson Aggregates n 48.75 2755 Miller Davis Co. " 20.75 2756 Robert Fitzsimmons " 10.00 2757 Fred D. Melrose Services 15.00 2758 J. V. Gleason Supplies 2 2759 Wm. H. Zieglers Supplies 53.03 2760 R & V. Texaco Service Suiglies 124.16 2761 Terry Bros Services 285.00 2762 General Fireproofing Co. Supplies 4.05 2763 Anderson Aggregates .. 7.45 2764 N.S. Power Co. Services 85.72 2675 Arthur Paulson Salary 30.00 833 Distillers Distr. Co. Liquor 273.24 834 Old Peoria Co. 224.42 835 Ebin Brothers Co. 55.9 836 Mid West Wine Co. 191.40 837 Ed Phillips & Sons 314.77 838 Griggs Cooper & Co. 240.03 83 Schlitz Brewing Co. 87.12 840 Rex Distributing Co. 245.64 841 James Fischbach 161.70 842 Earl Holmes 150.00 843 Richard Jennrich 150.00 844 K. L. Nordquist 95.00 845 Grow Refrigeration Co. 10.60 846 Don Gray, Contractor 810.00 847 Transfer to General Fund Electric 372.52 848 " Heating 183.46 849 N.W. Bell Tel. Co. Services 16.20 22 Cancelled check 23 Borchart Ingersoll, Inc. 24 Faegre & Benson 25 Peter Lametti Const. Co. 26 Motion made and duly carried to adjourn. 2z Mayor 4590.00 125.0o 2916.14 10,860.62 $1b,491.76