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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. -1- r 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. -2- 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 p c . add tY tY Mr H Clerk, g t 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. -3- 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. -4- F r- 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 I J ohn and seconded Gordon Erickson to adjourn, J Leary by � . Motion carried unanimously. The City 0ouncil adjourned at 10:55 P. M. i I i i Mayor Clerk I I i i i i i I -5-