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Home My WebLink About1969 10-27 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 October 27, 1969 The City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :34 P. M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Also present were: D. G. Pos s,, Paul Holmlund, G.E. Van Eeckhout, Richard Schieffer, B.E. Peterson, Thomas O'Hehir, and Robert Haarman, Reverend Merle Christensen of Brooklyn Center Evangelical Free Church offered the invocation. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the minutes of the October 6, 1969 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve the minutes of the October 13, 1969 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by John Leary to approve the following election . judges for the regular election on November 4, 1969: Precinct 1 Maude Johnson 5435 Emerson Avenue North Loretta Stewig 5455 Colfax Avenue North Dorothy Olson 5443 Logan Avenue North Adeline Barth 5518 Judy Lane Precinct 2 Marilyn Cashman 5622 Emerson Avenue North Mae Lent 910 - 55th Avenue North Everiel Larson 5620 Girard Avenue North Beverly Johnson 6242 Camden Avenue North Precinct 3 Esther Durland 6851 W. River Road Dorothy Paulson 6900 W. River Road Rose Werner 1005 - 69th Avenue North Precinct 4 Myrtle McQuillen 6912 Oliver Avenue North Eileen Smith 6330 Fremont Avenue North Anna Adler 6733 Emerson Avenue North Precince5 Mary Pascoe 7060 Perry Avenue North Alice Madir 7024 Quail Avenue North Patricia Blom 3604 Violet Avenue North Marjorie Grosshans 6920 Lee Avenue North Precinct 6 Geraldine Dorphy 4306 Winchester Lane joy Schackor 6501 Brooklyn Drive Lillian Barten 3101 Quarles Road Gladys Leerhoff -1- 4301 - 66th Avenue North Precinct 7 Agnes Roeber 5937 Zenith Avenue North Donna Lichtenberg 6249 Brooklyn Drive Denise Hainlin 5936 Zenith Avenue North Janet Schmidt 5942 Xerxes Avenue North Precinct 8 MarJorie Ammon 5042 Ewing Avenue North Barbara Sexton 3824 - 58th Avenue North Ethel Pettman 4919 Beard Avenue North Donna McKelvey 5048 France Avenue North Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved Its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -300 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICE GARAGE AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 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 the roof; Philip Cohen, John .Leary, Earl Rydberg 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 -301 RESOLUTION CONVERTING A PORTION OF,NCRTH LILAC DRIVE TO ONE-WAY TRAFFIC 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 and Theodore Willaral; 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 -302 RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING STATE AID FUNDS FOR STORM SEWER IN COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 130 NEAR HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH IN BROOKLYN CENTER 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 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 -303 RESOLUTION OF TEMPORARY CANCELLATION FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR WATER ON PARCEL 7350, LOT 45, GARCELON "S ADDITION, PLAT 89385 -2- r 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 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 -304 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY 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 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 -305 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (C,�OMRACTED BY CITY) 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 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 -306 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) 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 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 -307 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) 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 and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. _ -3- Member Earl Rydberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 69 -308 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) 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 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 -309 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY) 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 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 acknowledge the withdrawal of Planning Commission Application No. 69052 as requested by the applicant, Carl Anderson. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The next item for consideration was Planning Commission Application No. 69053 submitted by Franklin Olson requesting a variance from Section 35 -530.1 of the City Ordinance which states "that no accessory building.. . shall be ... within 8 feet of the principle building. " Following a presentation of the application by the City Manager and by Planning Commission Secretary Haarman discussion ensued. A motion was made by John Leary and seconded by Earl Rydberg that Application No. 69053 requesting a variance be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the City Council acknowledges that the Planning Commission intends to review ordinance setback requirements. 2 That a precedent has been established whereby two homes in the same block on Knox Avenue have a garage within the 8 foot setback line. I. That this variance is authorized consistent with Section .35- -240.2 of the City Ordinances. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next considered Planning Commission Application No. 69056 submitted by Federal Lumber Co. requesting site and building plan approval for two proposed lumber storage sheds. The City Manager gave an overview of the application and then called upon Planning Commission Secretary Haarman to explain the applicant's plans. -4- r After a brief discussion with the applicant regarding development of future site plans, a motion was made by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to approve Application No. 69056 on the condition that the building plans are subject to the approval of the Building Inspector with respect to applicable building codes. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next considered Planning Commission Application No. 69007 submitted by Allied Stores Equipment Co. and Mr. Edward Woody requesting site and building plan approval for a Tom Thumb Store to be located in the 6800 block of Humboldt Avenue North. At this time the City Manager gave an extensive review of the subject application pointing out that the Council had reviewed the application originally on March 24, 1969 and again. on April 7, 1969 with the last Council review on August 11, 1969, The City Manager then presented the site and building plans to the Council for review indicating that there were some modifications done to the original plans. There followed a discussion among Council and staff regarding the proposal. After further discussion, a motion was made by John Leary and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve Application No. 69007 requesting site and building plans approval subject to the following conditions; 1. That prior to issuance of a building permit the land area represented In Application No. 69006 be included in a plat and that there be dedicated easements for access and utilities to the remaining easterly 8 acres. 2. That utility and drainage plans shall be modified and refined to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 3. That exterior lighting proposals shall be submitted to and approved by the City Council prior to installing same. 4. That plans relating to the provisions of Section 3 -102.7 (Fire Extinguishing System Required) of the City Ordinance shall be submitted to the Building Inspector. S. That building plans are subject to the approval of the Building Inspector with respect to applicable building codes. 6. That a performance agreement and performance bond (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted to the City to guarantee site improvements as designated on plans submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary and Earl Rydberg. Voting against were; none. (Theodore Willard abstained). Motion carried. The meeting recessed at 8:55 P. M. and resumed at 9:10 P.M. The City Manager reported that he had met with the Firemen's Building Committee on Saturday, October 25, 1969 to review plans incorporating that committee's recommendations for changes to the fire station. He stated that the modified s lan were endorsed b he committee, p yt The City Manager stated that he has instructed Cerny Associates to commence working drawings and that said drawings will be submitted to the Citizens Architectural Advisory Committee and the City Council for final approval. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign a s t6rm sewer agreement between the City of Brooklyn Park and the City of Brooklyn Center. Voting in favor were; Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were; none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to authorize the City Manager to dispose of surplus property in the Public Utilities Department consisting of a Sears shallow well pump, model 390, serial number 155. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were; none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to authorize a salary of $600 per month for the position of permanent liquor store clerk, effective November 3, 1969. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by john Leary to approve the following licenses: Cigarette License A,R,A. Service 5910 Shingle Creek Parkway jolly Green Giant Restaurant 5540 Osseo Road Food Establishment License A,R,A, Service 5910 Shingle Creek Parkway Gasoline Service Station License Brookdal.e Pure Oil 6840 Humboldt Ave, No. N on- Perishable Food Vending Machine License A.R,A. Service 5910 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Printing 6956 Osseo Road Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard, Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council, staff and City Attorney next discussed liquor licensing procedures. The City Manager discussed in detail three proposed application forms and suggested that possibly a pre - application review procedure would often be in the best interests of a prospective applicant and of the City. Motion by john Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the proposed liquor license application forms #1, #2, and #3 and to authorize the City Manager to draft a pre - application review procedure for Council consideration. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard, Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to adjourn the meeting, Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard, Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously, The City Council meeting adjourned at 10 :10 P. M. Clerk Mayor -6-