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Minutes of the Proceedings of the City
Council of:the City of Brooklyn Center
In the County of Hennepin and State of
Minnesota
June 9,1969
The City Council met in regular session and was called to order by
Mayor Pro -tem Howard Heck at 7 :36 P.M.
Roll Call: John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard,
Also present were: Donald Poss, Paul'HolMlund, Richard Schieffer, Bambridge
Peterson and Thomas O' Hehir.
Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by John Leary to approve the
minutes of the May 26, 1969 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were:
John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against
were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leavy to approve the
minutes of the May 28, 1969 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were:
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:
RESOLUTIOX NO. 69 -245
RESOLUTION URGING CONTINUATION OF TAX EXEMPTIONS
ON MUNICIPAL BONDS
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: 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 Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 69 -246
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
CURB & GUTTER IMPROVE MENT PROJECT NO. 1969 -75
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
savor thereof: 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
;loved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 69 -247
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1969 -75 AND
DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (CONTRACT 1969 -E)
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: 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.
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Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to declare
a first reading on the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF OSSEO ROAD TO
BROOKLYN BOULEVARD
Voting in favor were: John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard.
Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Member Earl Rydberg introduced the following ordinance, moved to
declare 6 complete second reading and further moved its adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 69 -12
AN ORDINANCE VACATING LUSHINE DRIVE IN TWIN CITIES
INTERCHANGE PARK ADDITION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Lushine Drive as described below is hereby vacated as
a public street.
Lushine Drive located in Twin Cities Interchange Park Addition.
Section 2: This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and
thirty days following its legal publication.
Adopted this 9th day of June, 1969.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by
member John Leary, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof: 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.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to declare a
first reading on the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 -400 RELATING TO
MINIMUM LAND USE DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
Voting in favor were: John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard,
Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
F The Council next considered Planning Commission Application No. 69020
submitted by Shopper's City, Inc. requesting a variance from the requirements
of Section 35 -704 (Parking Spaces Required) of the City Ordinances for their
retail store located at 3600 - 63rd Avenue North, The City Manager presented
a brief review of the subject application stating that at the time the subject
application was submitted to the Planning Commission an ordinance amendment
was in process which modified the provisions of the parking ordinance and
nullified the need for a variance. Therefore, it was recommended that the appli-
cation be denied.
Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to deny
Planning Commission Application No. 69020 submitted by Shopper's City, Inc.
because the application is no longer relevant. Voting in favor were: 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 authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement with Brooklyn Park providing
for the installation of utilities and the improvement of 73rd Avenue North between
Humboldt and Lyndale Avenue North. Voting in favor were: John Leary, Earl
Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion
carried unanimously.
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Member Earl Rydberg introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 69 -248
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PORTABLE RADIO
UNITS THROUGH HENNEPIN COUNTY PURCHASING AGREEMENT
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: 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 Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 69 -249
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF POLICE RADIO
EQUIPMENT THROUGH HENNEPIN COUNTY PURCHASING
AGREEMENT
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: Jahn 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 -250
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LUMBER FOR
HOCKEY RINKS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was du seconded b
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member Earl Rydberg, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: 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 -251
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY
IMPROVEMENT NOTES
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: 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.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to declare
a first reading on the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING THAT PORTION OF 72ND AVENUE
LYING WITHIN NAZARENE ADDITION PLAT 2
Voting in favor were: John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard.
Voting against were: nom . Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve
the following licenses:
Food Establishment License
Mares Big Boy 5440 Osseo Road
Gas Piping License
Mill City Heating 13005 B 16th Avenue
Thomas Air Conditioning 815 - 14th Street S.E.
Heating License
Ideal Sheet Metal, Inc. 4607 Lyndale Avenue North
Thompson Air Conditioning 5115 Hanson Court
Domestic Heating & Cooling Co. 9110 Grand Avenue South
Thomas Air Conditioning Co. 815 - 14th Avenue S,E.
Voting in favor were: John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore
Willard. Voting against were: none, Motion carried unanimously,
The meeting recessed at 8 :49 P. M. and resumed at 9 :07 P. M.
Mayor Cohen arrived at the meeting at 9 :21 P. M.
At this time the City Manager read to the Council a Notice of Claim
from the law offices of Shanedling, Phillips, Gross and Aaron dated June S, 1969
filed on behalf of Daniel Carlson, a minor, and Bruce Carlson, his father, for
damages arising out of personal injury sustained by Daniel Carlson on Irving
Avenue North on May 22, 1969. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore
Willard to acknowledge the Notice of Claim received June 9, 1969, Voting in
favor were: John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard and
Philip Cohen. Voting against were: none. iVotion carried unanimously,
The City Manager next discussed with the Council the ramifications of
the proposed sale of building and improvement general obligation bonds in the
amount of $3,,035,, 000, 00 that the City will receive sealed bids for at the City
Hall on Monday, June 16, 1969 at 2 o'clock p.m.
The City Council, staff and Mrs. Ernee McArthur, Secretary of the
Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce, spent the remainder of the evening
discussing the Split- Liquor licensing procedures.
Motion by' Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to direct the
City Manager to prepare a resolution establishing a special election for July 15,
1969 to authorize issuance of "one -sale" liquor licenses to private persons for
hotel/motel or restaurant establishments; further, to suggest phraseology
of the referendum question which would limit the license authorization to a
number equal to one less than the maximum number of such licenses authorized
bv state law. Voting in favor weret Philip Cohen,, John Leary., Earl Rydberg;
Howard Heck and Theodora Willard. noting against were: none. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to adjourn
the meeting. Voting in favor were: John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck
anri Theodore Willard and Philip Cohen. Voting against ive're: none, 'lotion 41
harried unanimously, The Council meeting adjourned at 10 :45 P. M.
Cl rk Mayor
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