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Home My WebLink About1969 04-07 CCM Special Session 241 Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center In the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota April 7, 1969 The City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :35 P. M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard (arrived at 7 :37 P.M.). Also present were: Don Poss, Paul Hoimlund, Charles Van Eeckhout, Richard Schieffer, Thomas O' Hehir and Bambridge Peterson. Motion by john Leary and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve the minutes of the March 24, 1969 meeting as amended. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg and Howard Heck. Voting against were; none. Motion carried unanimously. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -149 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 69 -122 THROUGH 69 -142 ADOPTED MARCH 24, 1969, PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 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, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Earl Rydberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -150 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 69 -143 ADOPTED MARCH 24, 1969, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (CONTRACTS 1969 -A & 1969 -B) 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. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION NO. 69 -151 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1969 -74 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 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, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard: and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. -1- 243 Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION 69-152 UTI N NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CANCELLATION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON CITY PROPERTY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Earl Rydberg, 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, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -153 RESOLUTION TO ASSIGN THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE TO THE ANOKA- HENNEPIN SCHOOL DISTRICT TO VARIOUS CITY FUNDS 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. At this time Mayor Cohen commented on the considerable amount of abandoned automobiles 'and unlawful refuse dumping being found in the City. Discussion ensued among the City Manager and Council regarding abatement of junk automobiles and improper solid waste accumulations. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -154 RESOLUTION DECLARING A CERTAIN BUILDING LOCATED AT 507 - 69th AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA, A DILAPIDATED BUILDING ANT) ORDERING IT TO BE REMOVED 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, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, Member John Lary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -155 RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 807 - 73rd AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS AND ORDERING THEM TO BE REMOVED The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Earl Rydberg, 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, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. lotion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to declare the "Verifax" copy machine surplus property and to authorize the City Manager to dispose of it in a manner consistent with the best interests of the City. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. -2- 245 Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -156 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE COPY MACHINE The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Earl Rydberg, 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, whereupon said resolution was declared duly paused and adopted. The next item of business considered were Planning Commission Application Nos. 69006 and 69007 submitted by Edward Woody, The former application requested subdivision approval and the latter application requested site and building plan approval for a Tom Thumb Store to be located on the site. The City Manager suggested that the Council table Planning Commission Application Nos. 6900+5 and 69007 until the applicant meets certain commitments made at the March 24, 1969 City Council meeting, Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by lJoward Heck to table Planning Commission Application Nos. 69006 and 69007 submitted by Edward Woody until the applicant meets the commitments of March 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 City Manager next presented Planning Commission Application No. 68077 as submitted by R. William Reilly requesting rezoning from C-1 to C -2 classification that property located at the northeast corner of 65th and Osseo Road, The City Manager requested the Council to defer action on Planning Commission Application No. 68077 until the meeting of April 21, 1969, Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to table Planning Commission Application No. 68077 submitted by R. William Reilly until April 21, 1969. 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 ordinance, moved to declare a complete second reading and further moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 69 -8 AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS IN STRUCTURES ERECTED IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Chapter 3 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by the addition thereto of the following: Section 3- 102„7, Fire Extinguishing System Required. Every store basement, or cellar i every building hereaf erected in t he I -1 (Industrial . Earle. ), I -2 (general Industry), C-1 ervice /Office),, C1A (Service /Office), C -2 Commerce,, zoning districts shall have installed and be equipped with a au tomatic fire exLLnguishMg system which system shall comply with provisions of Chatter 38 Uniform Building Code, Volume 1. The fire extinguishing syste shall be connected to the City of Brooklyn Center Remote Station Fire Alarm System accord= to the provisions of Sect 5 -501 through 5 -505 of t he Ordinances and shall remain so connected and maintained during the life of the building, or so long as the municipal alarm system is available. -3- EXCEPTION: Buildings having a rc� oss fl a rea less than 2000 square feet shall not be required to install a fire extinguishing system, r„ ovided each story of the building has at least twenty squ are fee 20 scl. ft.. of opening above grade in each segment o fifty linea feet (50 lin, ft. of exterior wall on at least one side of the buildi Section 2: This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and thirty days following its legal publication. Adopted this 7th day of April, 1969 The motion for the adop of e b i pt t he foregoing ordinance was duly seconded y member Howard Heck 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, whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. At this time the City Manager informed the Council that the ordinance amending Chapter 3 to inhibit unauthorized entry into multiple dwellings by requiring security ocks was not scheduled for second readi because a p a rtment Y g pa owners were being informed of this ordinance. The City Manager pointed out to the Council that this ordinance is retroactive and therefor apartment owners would be notified and given a chance to be heard before a second reading of the ordinance. The City Manager and Council entered into a thorough discussion regarding parking requirements for retail commercial centers. Particular concern was expressed by the Council regarding an authoritative parking study for smaller retail convenience outlets. Motion b John a a y J Le and seconded b Theodore Willard to declare I'Y Y a first reading on the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 REG. MING RETAIL PARKING PROVISIONS 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 Theodore Willard to establish a 1969 salary of $525.00 a month for the position of Liquor Store Clerk. 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 Earl Rydberg to approve the investment made by the Fire Department Relief Association as set forth In a letter from the association dated March 26, 1969. 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 Super America Service Station 1901 57th Ave. No, Food Establishment License Servomation - Twin Cities 4301 - 68th Ave. No. Heating •License A.E. Welter Heating 9944 Harriet Ave. So. Non - Perishable Food Vending Machine License Servomation - Twin Cities 4301 - 68th Ave. No. -4- 249 Licenses (cont'd.) Readily Perishable Food V ending Machine License Servomation - Twin Cities 4301 - 68th Ave. No. Superior Dairy Fresh Milk Co. 2112 Broadway N.E. Readily Perishable Food Vehicle License (Fleet Servomation - Twin Cities 6801 Osseo Road Sign Hander's Licens Macey Signs, Inc. 451 Wilson St, N.E. Taxi. Cab License Town Taxi Corp. & Ambassador Cab 7440 Oxford St. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Bari Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting recessed at 8 :53 P. M. and resumed at 9 :15 P.M. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by john Leary to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a release of snow fence easements relating to the proposed Super Valu Stores, Inc. 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 Heckto authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a release of snow fence easements relating to jolly Green Giant Restaurants, Inc. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen,, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The next item of business related to a discussion of the Capital Improvements Projects program. The City Manager reported to the Council that on Thursday, April I0, 1969 the City Council and the Citizens Architectural Advisory Committee and Cerny Associates, Inc. are scheduled to review schematic drawings for the civic center and municipal service building. The City Manager referred the Council to the report on the progress of the Capital Improvements Program. Ile stated that the drawings relating to lighting design have been completed by the Engineering Department for the athletic field lights and the hockey lights and were submitted to W. j. Sutherland and Associates on March 21, 1969. The next item of discussion among the Council and City Manager concerned the location of the ice shelter building. The City Manager noted that because of the size of the ice shelter building it possibly would be too large for the Lions Park or the Garden City Park_, but possibly would blend in on the southern part of Palmer Lake Park. He presented the Bauer plan drawings of the Palmer Lake area and indicated to the Council where the proposed ice shelter building could be located. The City Manager reported verbally to the Council about the progress being made with the Federal Grant applications regarding open space. Ile presented the Council with a colored zoning map of the City of Brooklyn Center indicating parcels of open space that the City intended to acquire. He indicated that in possibly two to three weeks the Open Space Federal Grant would be completed for review by the Planning Commission and the Council. The City Manager informed the Council that the Plumbing Inspector, Bill Canfield, had resigned and that he is now interviewing applicants for this position. -5- 239 The City Manager presented the Council with the animal control report for January and February of 1965 through 1969 and pointed out that the costs for animal control are higher this year than in previous years. The reason consisted of higher boarding and poundage costs resulting from a greater incidence of animal capture. The City Manager informed the Council that due to the larger than anticipated work load,, the Engineering Division will be needing additional personnel and that the Council will be informed as to the need for possible future budget adjustments. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen,, John Leary,, Earl Rydbero Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. MoVion carried unanimously. The Council meeting adjourned at 10:39 P. M. Clerk Mayor