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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967 04-03 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 April 3, 1967 The City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7:30 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, James Johnston and Charles Van Eeckhout. Reverend Paul Swedberg of the Lutheran Church of the Master offered the invocation. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Gordon Erickson to approve the minutes of the March 27, 1967 City Council meeting as recorded. Voting in favor of the motion: Philip Cohen, Howard Heck and Gordon Erickson. John Leary abstained from voting. Motion carried. Member John Leary introduced the following ordinance, moved to declare a second reading, and further moved its adoption, provided, however, that for the purposes of the minutes of the proceedings of the City Council, the text of the ordinance shall be attached to the minutes and be a part thereof: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Chapter 7 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by the addition thereto of the following; AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF HEALTH, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF HEALTH LAW, ORDINANCES AND QRDERS 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: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Gordon Erickson and Howard Heck, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Gordon Erickson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -92 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF SENATE FILE 1016 - HOUSE FILE 1220 AND URGING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO 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 and Howard Heck, 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 -93 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD PERMIT THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO ISSUE LICENSES TO PRIVATE PARTIES FOR THE ON-SALE DISPENSATION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHILE RETAINING A MUNICIPAL OFF - SALE FAC -1- 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 and Howard Heck, 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 -94 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING AMENDMENT OF HOUSE FILE 1661 PERTAINING TO HOME RULE CHARTER COMMISSIONS, AND SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED BILL 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 and Howard Heck, 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 -95 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF SENATE FILE 1327 REGARDING MEMBERSHIP OF THE P.E.R.A. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 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 and Howard Heck, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The City Council discussed the problems related to the lighting plan at sle r facility at 6111 s �'Y ty Os seo Road, and considered the complaints of �I residents in the area relative thereto.. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to instruct the City Manager and City Attorney to proceed with the enforcement of the agree- ment signed by Chrysler Corporation regarding lighting at the Chrysler facility on Osseo Road, and if necessary, initiate appropriate le al action I'Y. g Motion carried unanimously. The City Council then considered Application No. 67010 submitted by Sears Roebuck and Company, said application being a request for a special use permit for a retail sales operation in the parking lot adjoining the Sears store. After hearing a review of the Planning Commission's recommendations In regard to the subject application, the Mayor called for comments from interested parties in attendance. After due deliberation of all recommendations and comments related to the subject application, member John Leary moved and Gordon Erickson seconded that the City Council grant a special use permit to Sears Roebuck and Company for an outdoor sales and display facility located in the parking area to the west of the Sears store, said special use permission to be effective April 1, 1967 and to expire July 1, 1967. Motion carried unanimously. The Council then considered Application No. 67011 submitted by Lecon Properties. After reviewing the application and Planning Commission's recommendations on the subject application, Gordon Erickson moved and John Leary seconded that the preliminary plat of Northtown Plaza 2nd Addition be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to table action on Application No. 67003 submitted by Red Owl Stores, Inc, and to instruct the City Manager to review the standards developed by the Planning Commission -2- regarding the height -area ratio to be employed in approving freestanding signing. Motion carried unanimously. The City Council discussed the proposed Walkway Ordinance. Motion by Gordon Erickson and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the following investments of the Brooklyn Center Fire Department Relief Association: $9 00 of St, Luke's Hospital Association, Milwaukee, Wisconsin., at the interest rate of 6% with the maturity date of December, 1969. $15, 000.00 of First Church Finance Corporation of America at the interest rate of 6 -1/4% with the maturity date of May 1974. Voting in favor of the motion: Philip Cohen, Howard Heck and Gordon Erickson. Not voting: John Leary. Motion carried. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the following licenses: Readily - Perishable Food Vehicle License: Northwest Vending Inc. 116 Apache Plaza for Brookdale Ford 2500 County Road 10 Vending Machine License: Northwest Vending Inc. 116 Apache Plaza for Brookdale Ford 2500 County Road 10 Harold's Beverage Service Rt. 2 Box 1718, Osseo Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to direct the City Manager to prepare a resolution for Council consideration authorizing the City Manager to receive quotations for salvage of the City owned house at 66th and Lyndale Avenues North, setting forth the disposition of revenues received therefrom and setting forth Council authorization for the destruction of the building through burning. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Gordon Erickson to declare a first reading of the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES BY REPEALING PORTIONS THEREOF. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to table action on Application No. 67008 submitted by Dayton Development Company (Goodyear), pending the completion of the City Manager's review of the proposed height -area ratio for freestanding signs. Motion carried unanimously. Member Gordon Erickson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -96 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 1967 -21 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND S PE CIFICATItS 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 and Howard Heck, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. -3- r Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -97 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1967 -22 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 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 and Howard Heck, 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 -98 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1967 -23 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 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 and Howard Heck, 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 -99 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1967 -24 AND STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1967 -25 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 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 and Howard Heck, and the following voted against the same: none whereu sa id g n � P resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Gordon Erickson and seconded by Howard Heck to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The City Council adjourned at 11 :10 P.M, Clerk Mayor � -4 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Chapter 7 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by the addition thereto of the following: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF HEALTH, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF HEALTH LAW, ORDINANCES AND ORDERS Section 7 - 001. E STABLISHMENT OF BOARD. There is hereby established a Board of Health for the City of Brooklyn Center, consisting of six members. Five members shall consist of the members of the City Council. One member shall be a physician, licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota, who shall be appointed by the City Manager and who shall serve as the City Health Officer and executive officer of the Board of Health. The Health Officer shall be appointed annually on or before the first day of January Section 7 - 002. DUTIES OF THE BOARD a. The duties of the Board of Health and the Health Officer shall be as defined in the statutes of the State of Minnesota and the regulations of the State Board of Health. b. The Board of Health shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Health Officer and City Manager in making recommendations concerning the general public health program within the City. The Board shall have no authority to incur any obligations, or make any expenditures without the approval of the City Council. c. The Board of Health, the Health Officer, or their duly authorized representatives, shall have and shall exercise all powers to make such investigations and reports and to obey such directions concerning communicable diseases as the State Board of Health may require or give; and under the general supervision of the State Board of Health, shall cause all Statutes of the State of Minnesota, Regulations of the State Board of Health, and Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center, relating to public health, to be obeyed and enforced. Although it shall be the duty of the Board of Health and the Health Officer to see that all Statutes of the State of Minnesota, Regulations of the State Board of Health, and Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center are obeyed and enforced, the actual enforcement of these laws, regulations and ordinances shall be the duty and responsibility of the City Manager or his duly authorized representative, except as specifically forbidden by State Statute. Section 7 - 003. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD. The Board of Health shall meet at such times as it may deem necessary. The majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. The Health Officer shall act as the executive officer of the Board The Board shall make such regulations as they deem necessary for their meetings and for the conduct of their business. Section 7- 004 ADMINISTRATION. The City Manager, or his duly authorized representative, shall make such investigations and reports, and obey such directions concerning communicable diseases as the Board of Health may require or give; and, under the general supervision of the Board of Health, they shall cause all Statutes of the State of Minnesota Regulations of the State Board of Health, Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn Center relating to public health, and all lawful orders of the City Council to be obeyed and enforced. The City Public Health Sanitarian, for the purposes of this ordinance and other ordinances pertaining to public health or environmental sanitation, shall be an authorized representative of the Board of Health, Health Officer and the City Manager. The City Public Health Sanitarian shall be suitably trained and experienced in environmental and public health. In addition to his duties in administering the environmental health program, the City Public Health Sanitarian shall coordinate all public health activities for the City. Section 7 - 005. RIGHT OF ENTRY. For the purposes of performing their official duties, all members, officers, and employees of the Board of Health, the Health Officer the City Manager and their duly authorized represent - atives shall have the right to enter any building, conveyance, or place where contagion, infection, filth, nuisance, or source or cause of preventable disease exists or is reasonably suspected Section 2: This ordinance shall become effective 30 days following its adoption and legal publication. Adopted this 3rd day of ,April 19 67 . Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Published in the Official Newspaper March 23, 1967 Effective Date May 3, 1967 (Brackets indicate matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter)