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Home My WebLink About1967 03-06 CCM Special Session r Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota March 6, 1967 The City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7:3 5 P, M. Roll Call: Mayor Philip Cohen, John Leary, Gordon Erickson and Howard Heck were present. Theodore Willard was absent. Also present were D. G. Poss, T. L. Hadd, P. W. Holmlund, James Johnston and Thomas O' Hehir. Reverend Harold Zart of the Harron Methodist Church offered the invocation. Miss Judith Leary and Miss Ann Machmeir presented a birthday cake to the City Council commemorating "Bluebird Birthday Week in Brooklyn Center" Mr. Willard arrived at 7 :38 P.M. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the minutes of the February 27, 1967 City Council meeting as recorded. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Poss reviewed the 1966 Budget report with the City Council. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION NO. 67 -59 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABOLISHMENT OF THE M BOARD GENER&I FUND 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, Gordon Erickson 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 -60 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PARKS CONOSSION FUND 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, Howard Heck, Gordon Erickson and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same: none,, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, The City Council then considered Planning Commission Application No. 66057 submitted by Macey Sign Co., said application being a request for a variance to permit alteration of the existing freestanding sign at the Lynn Brook Shopping Center, 6215 Osseo Road. After hearing a review of the Planning Commission's actions and recommendations on the subject applica- tion, the Mayor called on interested parties in attendance for their comments. ,After due consideration of the Planning Commission's recommendations, and the comments offered in behalf of and against the subject application, member Gordon Erickson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: -1- RESOLUTION NO. 67 -61 RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION NC. 66057 SUBMITTED LY MA-SIGN COMPANY �....._. 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,, Gordon Erickson and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Council then considered Planning Commission Application No_. 66087 submitted co Le con P roperties,, Inc,, c said applica in by P� x � • x pp g a request for rezoning of future Lot 1, Block 1 x Northtown Plaza Addition from the present zone of B -1 to B -3 (General Business). After hearing a review of the Planning Commission's recommendations on the subject application, the Mayor called for interested parties in attendance for their comments. After due deliberation on the Planning Commission's recommendations in regard to the subject application, and comments offered thereto, member Theodore Willard moved and Howard Heck seconded that the City Council table action on Application No. 66087 submitted by Lecon Properties until the final plat of Northtown Plaza 2nd Addition has been approved and filed with the County Auditor, and further, that the City Council declare its intent to rezone proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Northtown Plaza 2nd Addition (as set forth on the preliminary plat drawings dated February 28, 1967 and submitted to the Council) from B -1 to B -3 (General. Business) following the recording of the aforementioned plat. Motion carried unanimously. The Council then considered Planning Commission Application No. 67006 submitted by Home Federal Savings & Loan Association, said applica- tion being a request for: 1. Approval of site and building plans of a commercial building; 2. Variance from Section 35 -330 to permit erection of a free - standing sign; 3. A variance to permit a lesser building setback (30 feet) than is required by the zoning ordinance. The applicant requested that the Council's consideration of a variance to erect a freestanding sign be deferred until designs for the sign have been prepared. Following a review of the Planning Commission's recommendations on the subject application, the Mayor called upon interested parties in attendance for their comments. After due deliberation and hearing all testimony and recommendations submitted in regard to the application,, member Howard Heck moved and john Leary seconded that the Council finds that a hardship does in fact exist due to the shape of the land parcel which was caused by the purchase by the County Highway Department of excess right -of -way, recognizing that if normal acquisition of right -of -way had occurred, the dimensions of the lot would be such that the proposed setback would be in excess of that normally required along a major thoroughfare, and therefore grants a variance to permit a building setback of approximately 30 feet from the southeast property line of the subject tract. Further, that the Council approves the site and building plans for the proposed structure subject to the following conditions: 1. Final driveway ]locations shall be approved by the City Engineer, 2. That the final building plans be subject to the review and approval of the Chief Building Inspector. Motion carried unanimously. -2- . The Council then considered Planning Commission Application No. 66007 submitted by Wesley Reavely, said application, being a request for special use permit for the rental and storage of camping trailers on the service station property located at 6044 Osseo Road. After hearing a review of the Planning Commission's recommendations in regard to the subject application the Mayor called upon interested parties in attendance for their comments. After due consideration of all recommendations and comments offered in regard to the application, member john Leary moved and Theodore Willard seconded that the applicant be granted the special use permit for the rental of camping trailers only at the subject location, subject to the following conditions: 1. That there be a maximum of 6 trailers on the service station property at any one time; 2* That the trailers on the property are placed out of the traffic flow areas on the station site; 3. That the special use permission would be in effect for a period of one year from the date of Council approval, to allow a review at that time to determine whether the use shall be permitted to continue; 4. That no signing for this additional use is being considered or permitted at this time. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to accept the request of the applicant regarding Planning Commission Application No. 67005 and table consideration of the application until April, 1967. Motion carried unanimously. The Council discussed the proposed ordinance pertaining to licensing of motor vehicle dealers. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Gordon Erickson to declare a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to declare a first reading of an ordinance Establishing a Board of Health and Providing for the Enforcement of Health Laws, Ordinances and Orders.. Motion carried unanimously. Member Gordon Erickson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -62 RESOLUTION CORRECTING THE 1965/66 INSTALLMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 2, ADELINE HOKANSON ADDITION 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, Gordon Erickson 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 -63 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF LEGISLATION WHICH IMPOSES PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE DONE BY MINORS 3- 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, Gordon Erickson and Theodore Vuillard, 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 -64 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD REMOVE THE STATUTORY ON FEES FOR OFF -SALE AND CLUB LIQUOR LICENSES AND OFF -SALE NON - INTOXICATING MALT LICENSES 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, Gordon Erickson and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same; none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to approve the following licenses: Storage Tank License: Standard Solvent Company 4906 France Ave. No. F Establishment Licenses Bridgeman Creameries 6201 Osseo Road Country Club .5712 Morgan Ave. No. Caseys Super Market 1900 - 57th Ave. No. Earle Brown School 5900 Humboldt Ave. No. Malberg's Bakery 5716 Morgan Ave. No. Roys A & W 6837 Osseo Road Food Vehicle Licenses: Bridgeman Creameries 6201 Osseo Road Casey Hoban Bach Transfer 129 Plymouth Ave. No. King Packing Inc. P.O. Box 26, S. St. Paul, Minn. Marigold Foods, Inc. 2929 University Ave. S.E. Victor's Market, Inc. 1327 West 25 -1 /2 Street Food Vending Licenses: Brookdale Motors, Inc. 2500 County Road 10 Country Club Market 5712 Morgan Ave. No. Mister Ron's Beauty Salon 4300 - 69th Ave. No. Service Station Licenses Brooklyn Center Mobil Service 6100 Osseo Road Brooklyn Pure Oil Service 6901 Osseo Road Motion carried unanimously. Member Gordon Erickson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -65 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD EFFECT A REORGANIZATION OF THE ADMINISTRATr& STRUCTURE IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN, AND OTHER LEG ISI&TIO - H jZ=NINQ O OF HEMP -4- r The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Theodore Willard, and upon vote Ding taken thern, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Howard Beck, Gordan Erickson and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Gordon Erickson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The City Council adjourned at 12 :0S A, M. ate Mayor Cle _5_