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Home My WebLink About1967 03-20 CCM Special Session Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center in the CouW* of Hennepin and State of Minnesota March 20, 1967 The City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :40 P.M Roll Call: Mayor Philip 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 Johnston and Charles Van Eeckhout, Father Thomas Morrissey of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church offered the invocation. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the minutes of the March 6, 1967 Council meeting as corrected, Motion carried unanimously. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -66 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AWARDS RECEIVED BY THE EDITOR OF BROOKLYN CENTER POST 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 duty passed and adopted. Mayor Philip Cohen left the chair at 7 :43 P.M. and yielded the gavel to the Mayor Pro -tem Howard Heck, Member John Leary introduced the following ordinance amendment and moved that a second reading be declared and further moved the adoption of the ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 :' Section 3 -102.4 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by adding thereto as a variance to the Uniform Building Code the following: (4) Light and Ventilation, For the gurposg of detaerminioo light and ventilation requirements for any room its Group Hand Group I occugNW-Ies such room may be considered as a portion of an adjoining habitable room provided: 1. T he common wall between spch rooms has a permanent unobstructed opening in it e_ dual to 50% of the area of such common wall, 2. T he open and unobstructed portion of the common wall shall be not less than twenty -five square feet (25 sq. ft.) 3 , T he window of the ad9 oininq habitable room shall be 2f sufficient size to provide the light and ventilation rectuired for both rooms. 4. T he window of the ad92inW habitable room shall have a glass area not less than one - eighth (1/$} of the combined area of both rooms. Section 2; This ordinance shall become effective 30 days following its publication. Adopted this 20th day of March, 1967. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Gordon Erickson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: John Leary, Gordon Erickson, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. Mayor Philip Cohen assumed the chair again at 7 :45 P.M. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to authorize the City Manager to prepare specifications and advertise for bids for the following listed items, said bids to be received at 2 :00 P.M. on Monday April $, 1967 at the Brooklyn Center City Hall; 1. Gasoline, fuel oil and diesel fuel 2. Stabalized gravel and fine aggregate 3. Plant -mixed bituminous materials 4. Bituminous oil S. 'mate ,aneuit Chemicals 6. Corrugated metal pipe 7. Reinforced concrete pipe Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Gordon Erickson and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the final plat of Northland Estates 3rd Addition and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the final plat of Terrace Appartment Addition and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the same. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Gordon Erickson to authorize the City Manager to purchase 1, 000 feet of 2 1/2" fire hose and further to amend the 1967 General Fund Budget as follows: Increase the fire department capital outlay account no. 412 -52 in the amount of $1700. Decrease the Mayor and Council contingency fund account no, 401 -48 in the amount of $1700. Motion carried unanimously. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -67 RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASSIFICATION LIST "641 -C" 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. -2- Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLAMON NO. 67 -68 ' RESOLUTION MOMATING CUMIN TAX FORFEITED LAND IN THE CITY F O - R To le UM fOR PUk1LIC PURPOSE S The motion for the adoptio* of the fo Moing resolution was duly seconded by member Gordon ErtcMon and upon vet being taken thereon,, the- f6ftwing 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 relutiQn was declared duly passed and adopted. The C010011 then Wnsideered Planning Commission application #67009 submitted by Sbopper*s City, said application being a request for a special use permit to t0 ft0ftV11Y oWate a garden stage in the parking lot on the applicaWs property 16"d at 639d and Osseo Road. After due consideration of the Plannin Commissions recommendation in regard to the subject application the Mayor called upon interested parties in attendance for their comments. Following due delibdration of the information presented in regard to the subject applicatioi. member Theodore Willard moved and John Leary seconded that the City Manager and the attorney be directed to prepare two resolutions approving the temporary establishment of a garden store as requested by the applicant, and further, establishing conditions for the storage of the garden center structure on the rear of the applicants property, said resolutions to include, but not to be limited to the following information: 1. Specific dimension of the proposed structure 2 A condition prohibiting the use of the proposed structure for storage. 3. A condition insuring that the storage of the proposed structure will conform to all applicable setback requirements of the City Ordinances. 4. An explanation as to the particular circumstances of the use, the availability of the storage, and the character and nature of the adjoini otion sl # M carried unanimously. � Y Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to confirm the Mayor's appointment of the following listed persons to serene on the steering committee of the Teen Inventory and Program Survey Committee: Mrs. Marvin Haftze Mr. Tony Kuefler Mr. Roger Van House Mr. Tom Anderson Mr. Richard Graf Mr. Rodney Brannon Miss Ester Hammen Motion carried unanimously. Member Gordon Erickson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -69 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF SENATE FILE 955 RELATIVE TO STATE AID TO M�UNICIPALITZS 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, whereupo said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. -3- Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -70 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION PERMITTING MUNICIPALITIES TO PURCHASE INDIVIDUAL ANNUITY CONTRACTS 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 John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -71 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO THE MINNESOTA SOTA MUNICZAL COMMISSION 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.. Member Gordon Erickson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -72 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE CERTIFICATION OF TAX PAYMENT PRIOR TO THE FILING OF REGISTERED LAND SURVEYS 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, The Council then discussed the proposed motor vehicle dealer ordinance. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to declare a first reading of "An Ordinance Relating to the Sale of Motor Vehicles, Establishing Regulations, Providing for Licensing and Providing for Penalties". Motion carried unanimously. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -73 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF HOMESTEAD TAX RELIEF FOR THE ELDERLY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seeded 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. -4- Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -74 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION ADOPTING A UNIFORM ASS SSMENT RATIO 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. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption RESOLUTION NO. 67 -75 RESOLUTION OPPOSING A FIXATION OF THE VALUE OF - _ AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY 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 Gordon Erickson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -76 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF SPECIAL LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER FIREMEN'S RELEIF ASSOCIATION 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. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the following licenses: Cigarette Licenses Cook Paint-Crabtree Vending 4800 Lilac Drive 7900 Computer Ave.. The Woodshed - N.E. Vending 57th & Morgan Ave. No. Food Establishment Licenses B.C. National Little League 5520 North Lilac Drive F.W. Woolworth 1212 Brookdale Center Food Ve -1=12 Licenses Everett's Freezer Meats 1833 E. 38th Street Foremost Dairies 128 University Ave. S. E, May Bros. Company 3 501 Marshall St. N.E. Vending Machine Licenses Ault Corp, - Metropolitan Vending 3501 - 48th Ave. No. 2601 - 2nd Ave. So. Crabtree Vending Service 7900 Computer Ave. Gasoline Service Station License Joe`s Standard Service 6600 Lyndale Ave. No. Motion carried unanimously. -5- Motion by Howard Heck and Seconded by Gordon Erickson that the Council firm that a professional study of the proposed community park area would be highly beneficial, to the community and would be invaluable in Plafl inf for the development of the Earle Brown Farm, and therefore authorize the Mayor to execute an agrwment for the conduct of such a study. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Gordon Erickson and seconded by john Leary to adjourn* irk card tasanii The City Council adjourned at 11;44 P.M. Mayor (61 k -6-