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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 10-06 CCM Special Session Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center In the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota October 6, 1969 The City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :31 P. M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Howard Deck. Also present were: D.G. Poss, Paul Holmlund, C. E. Van Eeckhout, Richard Schieffer, Thomas O'Hehir and Bambridge Peterson. Reverend Robert Bailey of Brooklyn Methodist Church offered the invocation. (Theodore Willard arrived at 7 :32 P. M. ). Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the minutes of the September 29, 1969 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were; none. Notion carried unanimously, Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -296 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 72 - 5/8 x 3/4 WATER METERS 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 followl ng resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -297 RESOLUTION DIRECTING DISBURSEMENT OF CASH ESCROW FOR BING' S ADDITION NO. 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, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The Council next considered a draft resolution regarding the lighting approval aspect of Planning Commission Application No. 68035 submitted by Chrysler Realty Company on behalf of its agency at 6111 Osseo Road. The City Manager presented a chronological review of the matter, reciting the fact that on the evening of October 1, 1969 City Councilmen personally inspected the adjusted light fixtures in the new car storage area of Brookdale Chrysler/ Plymouth, the plastic screen extension of the south wail of the agency, existing lighting intensities at the Brookdale Pontiac Agency, and observed the location of the light standard basis which were recently installed on the site of the North Star Dodge Agency in the vicinity of 68th and Osseo Road. With regard to the Brcbkdale Chrysler /Plymouth Agency, Councilman Willard suggested modifications to the draft resolution, said modifications intended to avoid any implied variance regarding the light intensity produced by the automobile display lights. An extensive discussion among the Council members, staff and City Attorney ensued. Council members generally concurred with the suggested mod -' ifications to the draft resolution so long as the general subject of light intensity and control was considered on a City -wide basis. -1- i Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -298 RESOLUIIG: REGARDING LIGHTING APPROVAL RELATING TO PLANNING COMMISSION NO, 68035 The motion for the adoption of the fpregoing resolution was duly seconded by 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 resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. ( Councilman Willard left the meeting at 8 :16 P. M. and returned at at 8:17 P.M.). The City Council next considered that part of Planning Commission Application No, 69009 which related to lighting approval for a Dodge Agency in the vicinity of 68th and Osseo Road. The City Manager presented a review of the matter for the Council, pointing out that such previously requested approval had been withheld by the City Council on March 24, 1969 until such time as the lights at the Brookdale Chrysler /Plymouth Agency had been approved in conjunction with Planning Commission Application No. 68035. Architect Donald Wright and Engineer John Grant representing the Chrysler Corporation were present to support the request. Questions were asked of the applicant and discussion ensued regarding estimated light intensities, the degree of potential of light spillage, and possibilities of light source glare emanating from the fixtures to residential property in the vicinity, Residents of the area were present and were invited to participate in the plan review. (Councilman Leary left the meeting at 8 :26 P.M. and returned at 8 :28 P.M.) . Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to tentatively approve the lighting plans submitted in conjunction with Planning Commission Application No. 69009 subject to final approval by the City Council at such time that the subject lights are installed and adjusted to the satisfaction of the City Council. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unani- mously. The Council next considered a request by the Chrysler Corporation on behalf of the Moth Star Dodge Agency to modify building plans as previously approved in Planning Application No. 68055. The proposed modification con- sisted of an exit door to be installed along the north side of the service repair building at the east end of said building. The purported purpose of the door was to provide an exit from the drying booth of a painting - drying booth combination. Questions were asked of the applicants and a discussion ensued among the Council, the applicants and affected property owners relating to possible odor emissions from the painting operation. Upon the conclusion of discussion a motion was made by Councilman Leary and seconded by Councilman Rydberg to amend previously approved Planning Commission Application No. 68055 by approving the installation of an exit door on the north wall and near the east end of the service repair building. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Council next considered a request submitted by the Chrysler Corporation on behalf of the North Star Dodge Agency to modify previously approved Planning Commission Application No. 68055 so as to permit the Installation of Dick -drops along the east property line and in front of the Velie Oldsmobile service garage and also along the north property line adjacent to the Texaco Service Station, It was the consensus of the City Council not to render a decision until such time as a specific proposal was submitted for consideration. (Councilman Heck left the meeting at 9 :31 P. M. and returned at 9:57 P.M.). Motion by john Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the following licenses: -2- Food Establishment License jolly Green Giant Restaurant, Inc. 5540 Osseo Road Non- lnt�oxicagM Malt gauor Jacense Jolly Green Giant Restaurant, Inc. 5540 Osseo Road Class "A" Motor Vehicle Dealers License North Star Dodge, Inc. 6740 Osseo Road Voting in favor were; Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, and Theodore Willard. otin against we o Motion carried unanimously. V g re. none. . M Y' During discussion of the license approval for North Star Dodge Agency Councilman Willard inquired of Mr. Joseph Coopet, the owner of the North Star Dodge Agency, as to when the previously approved lights would be ready for adjustment and Council inspection. A discussion ensued with concern being expressed that the lights be properly adjusted within a relatively short time after installation. It was moved by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to amend the Council's previous action with regard to Planning Commissiol Application No. 69009 to further provide the condition that the subject lights must be adjusted and made available for City Council inspection within two weeks of the date that the lights are initially operated. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council recessed at 9:45 P.M. and resumed at 9 :57 P.M. The Council next considered Planning Commission Application No. 69055 submitted by the Dayton Development Company requesting site and building plan approval for a remodeling of an area within Brookdale Center occupied by the Super Valu Stores. After some discussion among the Council and the applicant, a motion was made by Howard Heck and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve Planning Commission Application No. 69055 providing that the remodeling will not increase the present gross leasable area thereby not requiring additional parking spaces. 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 acknowledged Planning Commission Resolution No. 69 "A Resolution Supporting a Seminar or Course Work in Community Planning at North Hennepin State junior College ". The City Manager requested Council authority to appropriate for City use, consistent with Chapter 2 of the City Ordinances, certain items confiscated by the Police Department. Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by Theodore Willard to authorize the appropriation for City use of those items as contained in a memorandum dated June 17, 1969 from Police Chief O'Hehir to City Manager Donald Poss, 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 described a proposed Communication Workshop recommended by the Brooklyn Center Human Rights Commission. He presented the goals and objectives of the workshop, pointing out that it would be conducted with a maximum of 30 participants over a three session period at a total cost of $450. After a brief discussion a motion was made by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the workshop proposal as recommended by the Human Rights Commission and to appropriate $450 from the Mayor and Council's Contingency Funds to finance the workshop. 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 adjourn the meeting, Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen,, John Leery, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unani- mously. Th ncil meeting adjourned at 10:22 P.M. Clerk -3- Mayor