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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 01-20 CCM Special Session 269 Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center In the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota January 20, 1969 The City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :34 P. M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Also present were: D. G. Poss, Paul Holmlund, Charles VanEeckhout, Richard Schieffer, jean Murphey, Robert Haarman and Bambridge Peterson, Reverend William Broker of St. Alphonsus Church offered the invocation. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve the minutes of the January 13, 1969 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the minutes of the January 14, 1969 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -36 RESOLUTION AMENDING EXISITING STREET SURFACING POLICY TO INCLUDE BQULEVARD RESTORATION 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, Earl Rydberg, Hcw and Heck and j Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Discussion ensued on a proposed resolution to amend existing street surfacing policy to provide that all driveways will be paved between the street gutter and the property line commencing with 1969 projects. The resolution will be amended for clarity and placed on a subsequent agenda for City Council consideration. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by john Leary to approve an investment by the Fire Relief Association as set forth in a letter from the associa - tion dated January 15, 1969 stating their purchase of $15,000 of Federal Nation Mortgage Association Secondary Market Debentures. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve an investment by the Fire Relief Association as set forth in a letter from the associa- tion dated January 15, 1969 stating their purchase of $10,000 of Federal Nation Mortgage Association Secondary Market Debentures. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the following licenses: { Cigarette License Brooklyn Pure Oil 6901 Osseo Road Chrristy's Auto Service 5300 Dupont Ave. No. Servomation Twin Cities, Inc. -l- 4301 - 68th Ave. No. 57 Cigarette License (cont'd. ) Servomation Twin Cities For Brookdale Pontiac 6801 Osseo Road Servomation Twin Cities For Iten Chevrolet 6701 Osseo Road Servomation Twin Cities For J. C. Penney Co. Brookdale Center Servomation Twin Cities For Velie Oldsmobile 6700 Osseo Road Garbage and Refuse Hauling License Gallaghers Service, Inc. 8566 Jefferson St. N.E. Gasoline Service Station License Bill West Pure Oil Co. 2000 - 57th Ave, No. Brookdale Car Wash, Inc. 5500 Osseo Road Christy's Auto Service 5300 Dupont Ave. No. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to confirm Mayor Cohen's appointment of Mr. Roger Hansegard of 6023 Aldrich Avenue North and Mr. Earl Larsen of 3107 - 66th Avenue North as Park and Recreation Advisory Commission appointments to replace Mr. Paul Bullen and Mr. Frank Irvin respectively. New members will have a three -year term. Voting in favor were: Phillip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Earl Rydberg to create a Citizens Architectural Advisory Committee and to confirm Mayor Cohen's appointments of the follovring seven members to the committee: Verlin Atkins of 3607 Urban Avenue: North, Mr. Neil Smeaton of 3300 - 67th Avenue North Mr. Edwin Theisen of 3912 Burquest Lane, Mr. Gordon Erickson of 6800 Emerson Avenue North, Mr. Robert Larsen of 2500 County Road 10, Mr. Robert Jensen of 6330 Humboldt Avenue North and Mr. Gilbert Engdahl of 5856 Dupont Avenue North. Duties of this committee will be to assist the Council during the various review /critique periods of the design program as follows: 1. A review and possible refinement of the written program for each of the projects. 2. A review and critique of the schematic drawings and concepts. 3. A review and critique of the preliminary drawings and the working models of the structures. 4. A review of the construction drawings and documents prior to bid call. Voting In favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council then considered Planning Commission Application No. 68018 submitted by Glad and Miller Construction Co. requesting rezoning from 0-2 to R -5 a parcel of property bounded - by T.H. 100, Lakeside Avenue and Lower Twin.Lake. The City Manager reviewed the history, of the application for the Council and in closing summarized the suggestions of Midwest Planning and Research, Inc. (planning consultants hired by the City Council) who recommended multiple dwellings toward the easterly portion of the property, a public park on its westerly boundary along Twin Lake and a parkway separating the two. The City Manager also related that his appraisal of the property indi- cated a value of $135 for the 8.5 acres if used for R-5 purposes and $66,000 if used for R -1 purposes, the former being based on the current going rate for multiple dwelling property of $1 per unit. -2- L 297 Councilman Willard inquired of the staff regarding the capability of th.e France Avenue - T.H. 100 interchange to handle additional traffic resulting Jf om the proposed apartments. The City Manager responded that the staff was not prepared to offer an opinion at this time. Mr. Charles Nichols representing the residents of the area aired objections the residents had to the rezoning. He then presented a petition allegedly signed by 430 residents of the City urging the "purchase of Twin Lake Beach Property for the recreational use of present and future generations of our community. " Mayor Cohen asked Mr. Karl Herman, the attorney representing Glad and Miller Construction Co, , for his comments to the recommendation of Midwest Planning and Research,, inc. with reference to dedication of part of the property to the City for park purposes and a street and with appropriate density credits. Mr. Herman stated his clients would accept this concept. Following the giathering of comments from the audience, a motion was made by Howard Heck and seconded by Earl Rydberg to close the public hearing. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. A brief discussion was followed by a motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to remand the matter back to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation of an amended Application No. 68018 along the concepts outlined in the Midwest Planning and Research report, with the staff to provide the following information to assist the review: 1. A preliminary layout illustrating how a neighborhood park might be developed consistent with the provisions of the Midwest proposal. 2. An indication from the Minnesota Highway Department regarding City use of a portion of excess T. H. 100 right -of -way for park purposes. 3. A traffic analysis of the ability of Lakebreeze Avenue and the proposed France Avenue interchange to handle existing and projected traffic volumes and the impact thereon of traffic which might be generated by the proposed apartment development. The Planning Commission recommendations shall be reported back to the City Council in time for its consideration on February 24, 1969. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting recessed at 10 :15 P. M. and resumed at 10 :34 P. M. At this time the Council briefly discussed neighborhood and tenant complaints involving the Brookdale Garden Apartments built by Twin Lake Realty Co. and the City Manager and Building Inspector answered questions for the Council. A tenant from this apartment complex mentioned to the Council that there was no snow removal from the parking lots during the heavy snowfalls. The Council next considered Application No, 68075 submitted by Bill Lundberg requesting rezoning from R -1 to R -2 property located to the northeast of 65th and Willow Lane, The City Manager reviewed the application for the Council. Motion by john Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to deny application No. 68075 for the following reasons: 1. Rezoning would change the character of river property from the Interstate Freeway on the south to the northern City limits; 2. It would be a form of spot zoning; 3. Rezoning is not in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan for the Northeast Neighborhood. -3- 295 Voti in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary„ Earl Rydber-gi Howard Heck and Theodore W131ard. Voting against were: none, Motion carried unanimously. The Council next considered Application No. 68079 submitted by Voip Construction Co. requea ng approval of site and building plans at 4321 and 4323 - 68th Avenue North. The City Manager reviewed the application for the Council. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve Application No. 68079 with the following conditions and stipulations; 1 An easement agreement with reference to the joint use driveway be filed with the City; 2. Utility and drainage plans are subject to the approval of the City Engineer; 3. Building plans are subject to the approval of the Building Inspector with respect to applicable building codes; 4. A separate landscape plan for the site shall be submitted; 51 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. Voting in favor were; Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next considered Application No, 68074 submitted by David Baerg requesting approval of preliminary plat of the Baerg Garden Addition. The City Manager reviewed the application for the Council. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to approve Application No, 68074 subject to the provisions of the Platting Ordinance. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, 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. 69 -37 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR FRONT END LOADER 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, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, where- upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to adjourn the meet - ing. Voting in favor were; Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Fuck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were; none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Council meeting adjourned a02:01 A. M Clerk Mayor -4-