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Home My WebLink About1969 08-25 CCM Regular Session Minutes of the proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center In the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota August 25, 1969 The City Council meet in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7:34 P. M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Also present were: D*G* Foss, Paul: Holmlund, C.E. Van Eeckhout, Richard Schieffer, Thomas Q'Hehir and B.E. Peterson,, Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the minutes of the August 11,, 1969 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, Jahn Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager presented the Council with bid summaries for the East Side Fire Station and the Municipal Service Garage. He announced that the low bidder for the Municipal. Service Garage was Berglund - Johnson with a base bid of $314 the low base bid for electrical construction came from Electrical Service for $61,600- and the low base bid for the mechanical structure construction came from O*Brian Sheet Metal for $106,201 for a total low bid of $482, versus the budgeted $31(),,000, The City Manager next presented the low bids for the East Side Fire Station as follows: low base bid for general construction was William Kranz at $184 low base bid for electrical construction was Electrical Service at $32 and low base bid for mechanical construction was O'Brian Sheet Metal -at $71,267 for a total low bid of $289,736 versus the budgeted $169,200. The City Manager reported that on a combined low bid for the East Side Fire Station and the Municipal Service Garage the low bidder was C. M, Carlsoi at $507, 500; low base bid for the electrical construction Insulation Sales CPa. at $99,708; low base bid for mechanical construction Berghorst plumbing for $182,000 for a total law combined lump sum bid of $7$9,208 versus the $479,,200 budgeted. At this time the City Manager called upon Robert pierce of Cerny Associates who explained to the Council that they were in the process of evaluating the bid summaries and by September IIth would have an analysis of the bids. After further discussion, a motion was made by Howard .Heck and seconded by john Leary to acknowledge the report of the City Manager and Cerny Associates regarding bids for the East Side Fire Station and Municipal Service Garage and to table consideration of bids until the Council meets with the Citizens Architectural Advisory Committee on September 1lth. Voting In favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: wane. Mottor carried unanimously. The City. Manager reported that it would be desirable to rent contractors' equipment to assure completion of residential street surfacing projects within the remainder of the 1969 construction season. lifter a discussion among the Council and stiff a motion was made by Theodore Willard and secoWed by Howard :-leck to authorize the City -- Manager to rent available contractor #$ equipment for strew construction providing that bi-monthiy rePWU cutlinIng enMenditures be presented to the Council. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to authorize appropriation of unclaimed property as outlined in a supplement to a um o of June 17, 1969 to the City Manager from the Chief of Police, Thomas O"Hehir. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen john Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. -1- Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to authorize the release of a development bond from Embretson and Woody Construction Co. in the amount of $3, 000.00. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none, Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to authorize the release of the subdivision bond for Tower Terrace 2nd Addition in the amount of $2,000.00, Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion can unanimously, Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by john Leary to authorize the release of the subdivision bond for Northland Estates 3rd Addition in the amount of $ 2, 000.00. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen,, john Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unani- mously. Member john Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION NO. 69 -272 RESOLUTION REAPPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF OjZbj SP 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, 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 -273 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 72 5/8 x 3/4 WA 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: Philip Cohen, John Leary, 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 -274 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1969 -78, STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1969 -79 AND CURB fi G R IMP&9VEMENT r "OCT NO 1969 -80 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Theodore Willard,, and upon vote being taken thereon, the folloving voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none„ whereupon said resolu- tion was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -275 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO, 1969 -78, STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1969 -79, AND CURB & GUTTER IMPROVE- MEha PRO CT NO. 1969 -80 -2- 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: Philip Cohen, john Leary, 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 -276 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SKATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1969 -76 AND PROPOSED STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1969 -77, AND PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF UNASSESSED COST OF WATER IMPROVEMENT NO 1960 -1 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: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -277 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVE- MENT PROJECTS AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ICONTRACT 1969 -G) The. moUcin 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, 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 -276 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1969 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, 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 -2 79 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS ON SEPTEMBER 29, 1969 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: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Deck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. -3- Member Howard Heck Introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -280 RESOLUTION PLACING ON FILE AND OPENING FOR PUBLIC iN CTION PRO SED ASSESSMENTS 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 tlereof: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willarda and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to declare a first reading on the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 BY THE ADDITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE C -2 ZONING DISTRICT AND THE DELETION OF THE SAME PROPERTY FROM THE I -1 ZONING DISTRICT Voting In favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were; none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Theodore Willard to declare a first reading on the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 BY THE DELETION OF A PERMITTED USE WITHIN THE C -1 ZONING DISTRICT AND ADD TI K PF SA THE C -2 ZOkUKQ Q= Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were; none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Jahn Leary to declare a first reading on the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 BY THE ADDITION OF CERTAIN PRO RTY TO THE R-2 DISTRICT Voting its favor were: Phlltp Cohen, john 14eacy, Howard Heck and Theodore Willaid. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by john Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the Brooklyn Center Fire Department Relief Association investment as proposed in a letter from the association dated August 22, 1969. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the following licenses: Cigarette License Pure Oil Station 6840 Humboldt Ave. No. Garbage and Refuse 1jauling Licen Ace Solid Waste Management 1005 - 117th Ave, NE R. & W, Rubbish Service 2431 - 6th St„ No. Itinerant , , 00, d Establishment Brookdale Chrysler 6111 Osseo Road 4 - i Non - Perishable Food Vendias M achine License Miag North America, Inc. 3515 48th Ave, No. Precision, Inc. 3415 - 48th Ave. No. Whirl Tronics, Inc. 3401 - 48th Ave. No. Voting in favor were; Philip Cohen, john Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none, Motion carried unanimously. The City Engineer discussed the matter of street surfacing benefits accruing to Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 1, Frank Burch's Addition. It was explained that the lots are unusually dimensioned, having 160 feet of frontage each on Aldrich Avenue with a depth of only 61 feet. After a discussion among the Council and staff a motion was made by Howard Heck and seconded by Theodore Willard that assessable front footage for each of Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4„ Block 1, Frank Burch's Addition should not exceed that of an average corner lot of similar size in the same area. Voting in favor were; Philip Cohen,, John Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none„ .Motion carried unanimously, The Council next briefly discussed, but did not establish, a liquor license fee. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Theodore Willard to adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously, The Council meeting adioun -.ed at 8:45 P. M. CWk Mayor 45�