HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967 01-03 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
January 3, 1967
The City Council met in special session and was called to order by
Mayor Philip Cohen at 7; 44 P.M.
Roll Call: Philip Q. Cohen, John Leary, Gordon Erickson, Howard
Heck and Theodore Willard were present. Also present were. D. G. Poss,
T. L. Hadd, P. w. Holmlund, James Lindsay, Charles Van Eeckhout, A. S.
Lindman and James Johnston.
Reverend Delmar Dahl of the Brooklyn Center Baptist Church offered
the invocation.
Notary Public Paul Holmlund administered the oath of office to
Councilman Howard Heck and C imW11man Gordon M. Erickson.. after which,
both subscribed in writing thereto.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the
minutes of the December 19, 1966 Council meeting as recorded. Voting in
favor of the motion: Howard Heck, Theodore Willard, Philip Cohen, John
Leary; not voting: Gordon Erickson. Motion carried.
Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to accept the
recommendation of the Brooklyn Center Volunteer Fire Department and appoint
the following named persons to the positions listed:
Fire Chief - Donald Mason
Assistant Fire Chief - William Vaughn
Fire Marshall - Robert Cashman
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Gordon Erickson and seconded by John Leary to" reappoint
Councilman Howard Heck as Mayor Pro -tem. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by 'Howard Heck and seconded by Theodore Willard to appoint
the firm of James H. Johnston as City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 67 -1
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE
DARECTOR TO SUB j N RATE AUTHORITY
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, Gordon Erickson, 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. 67 -2
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COMMISSIONER AND ALTERNATE
COMMI STONER TO SURU IUL SEWER GOMtvtIA O�
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Gordon Erickson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Gordon Erickson, 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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Member Gordon Erickson introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 67 -3
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE OF
MUNICIPALITIES
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, Gordon Erickson, 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 designate
the Brooklyn Center Post as the official newspaper of the City. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Gordon Erickson to confirm
the Mayor's appointment of Robert Jensen as Chairman of the Planning
Commission for a term of 2 years. Motion carried unanimously..
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to confirm
the Mayor's appointment of Robert Grosshans as a member of the Planning
Commission for a term of 2 years. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Gordon Erickson and seconded by Howard Heck to confirm
the Mayor's appointment of Helmer Engstrom as a member of the Planning
Commission for a term of 2 years. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to confirm the
Mayor's appointment of Leslie Hagen as a member of the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission for a term of 3 years. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Gordon Erickson to confirm
the Mayor's appointment of Orlin Braun as a member of the Park and Recreation
Advisory Commission for a term of 3 years. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Theodore Willard to confirm
the Mayor's appointment of Donald Reichel as a member of the Park and
Recreation Advisory Commission for a term of 3 years. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Gordon Erickson and seconded by Howard Heck to confirm
the City Manager's appointment of the following listed individuals to the
positions of Department Heads in the City Government:
Director of Public Works - Charles Van Eeckhout
City Assessor - john Nordberg
Director of Finance - Paul W. Holmlund
Chief of Police - Thomas G. O`Hehir
Chief Inspector - jean R. Murphey
Director of Parks and Recreation - Eugene Hagel
Liquor Store Manager - Truman Nelson
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to confirm the
City Manager's appointment of Allen S. Lindman as City Clerk. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Gordon Erickson
to confirm the City Manager's appointment of Paul W. Hoimlund as City
Treasurer. Motion carried unanimously.
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City Attorney James Johnston, administered the oath of office to
Allen S. Landman as City Clerk and Paul W. Holmlund as City Treasurer,
following which, both individuals subscribed thereto in writing.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Gordon Erickson to confirm the
City Manager's appointment of Thomas L. Hadd as Deputy City Clerk. Motion
carried unanimously.
City Attorney James Johnston administered the oath of office to
Thomas L. Hadd as Deputy City Clerk following which,, s ubscribed
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thereto in writing.
Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to confirm the
City Manager's appointment of Mrs. jean Champlin as Deputy City Treasurer.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Gordon Erickson to confirm the
City Manager's appointment of Mrs. John Nordberg as Deputy City Assessor.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Gordon Erickson and seconded by Howard Heck to confirm
the City Manager's appointment of Mr. Leonard LeValle as Assistant Liquor
Store Manager. Motion carried unanimously.
Member Gordon Erickson introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 67 -4
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO WRITE -OFF
UNCOLLEMLE S
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, Gordon Erickson, 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. 67 -5
RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PAYING JANUARY 1, 1967 PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON
LIBRARY BONDS ISSUED JANUARY 1, 1966
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, Gordon Erickson, 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. 67 -6
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE BROOKLYN CENTER STATE
BANK A DZPOSMQM0F CITY FUNDS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Gordon Erickson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof; Philip Cohen, Gordon Erickson, John Leary, 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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Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 67 -7
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MARQUETTE NATIONAL
BANK A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS
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, Gordon Erickson, Howard Heck
and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member Gordon Erickson introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 67 -8
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
MINNEAPOLIS A DEPOSITORY OF 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, Gordon Erickson, Howard
Heck and TheodoreWillard, 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. 67 -9
RESOLUTION FORE &CSIMILE SIGNATURES
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, Gordon Erickson, 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. 67 -10
RESOLUTION FOR FACSIMILE SIGNATURE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Gordon Erickson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Gordon Erickson, 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 of an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
17 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES ", and to order the ordinance placed on the
January 16, 1967 agenda for adoption. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to approve the
following licenses:
Gas Pip_inq License:
Inter -State Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Rt. 4, Anoka, Minnesota
Heating Licgns,,,g-
Inter -State Plumbing & Heating, Inc., Rt. 4, Anoka, Minnesota
Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Gordon Erickson to
approve a Registered Land Survey submitted by Dayton Development Company,
said R.L.S. comprehending the property bounded by State Trunk Highway No.
100, Osseo Road, old 57th Avenue North and Xerxes Avenue North. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by john Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to acknowledge
receipt of and approve Surety Bonds in the following amounts for the positions
listed:
City Manager - $2$,000.00
City Treasurer - $25,000.00
City Clerk - $10, 0 0.00
Motion carried unanimously.
The City Council discussed legislative proposals to be debated at the
Hennepin County League of Municipalities Meeting on January 5, 1967, and
instructed the Council representative regarding the position of the Council
on each of the issues.
Motion by
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J ohn and seconded Gordon Erickson to adjourn,
J Leary by � .
Motion carried unanimously. The City 0ouncil adjourned at 10:55 P. M.
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