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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1967 10-02 CCM Special Session 47 Minutes of the Proceedings of the Ci tY Council of the City of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota October 2, 1967 The CityCouncil met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :35 P. M. Roll Call: Mayor Philip Cohen, john Leary, Gordon Erickson, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard were present. Also present were: D. G. Poss, Paul Holmlund, Charles Van Eeckhout, Richard Schieffer, Richard Cihoski, James Lindsay and Thomas O'Hehir. E Reverend Robert Bergerud of the Brooklyn Center Baptist Church offered the invocation. Motion by Gordon Erickson and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the minutes of the September 25, 1967 Council meeting as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Member Howard Heck introduced the following Ordinance, moved to declare a complete second reading and further moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 67 -15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 BY THE ADDITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES TO THE B -3 (GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) ZONING CIASSIFICATION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Section 35 -840 of the City Ordinances, entitled GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (B -3) BOUNDARIES, is hereby amended by the addition thereto of the following: Lots 1 through 4. Block 3`and Lots 7 throyAh 10, Block 2, Sunrise Manor Addition - Tract B, R. L. S. #370, That portion of Tract A. R. L. S. #595 1 my Q west of a line described by the rear lot lines of properties within Block 2 of Sunrise Manor Addition, extended to the N rth line of Tract A. R. L. S #595 Section 2: This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days following its legal publication. Adopted this 2nd day of October, 1967. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance was duly seconded by member john Leary, and upon a 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 ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. Member john Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -297 -1- r - 51 RESOLUTION RELEASING THE CASH ESCROW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT BOND FOR NORTMOWN PLAZA IST ADDITION 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. Mr. Poss then discussed with the Council the pending request of Brookdale Chrysler /Plymouth for a Class "A" Automobile Dealer's license. He stated that he had had an opportunity to personally view the business' operation in light of its conformance with the City's ordinances and requirements of the Council with regard to approvals previously granted to the 'business, and had found that the requirements had been met by the applicant. In light of this review, he recommended to the Council that the requested license be issued to Brookdale Chrysler /Plymouth. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Gordon Erickson that the following license be approved: Class "A" AM. Vehicle Dealers License Brookdale Chrysler /Ply. Inc. 6111 Osseo Road Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Poss read to the Council a letter he had received from Robert Larson, President of the Brooklyn Center Chamber of Commerce, relating to the Chamber's desire to have the Federal Government install a post office in the City of Brooklyn Center. The letter pointed out that Congressman Clark McGregor would be in Brooklyn Center on October 14th to discuss legislative issues with the people of the area, and that the Chamber is presently circulating petitions for a Brooklyn Center Post Office through the City to present to Congressman McGregor at that time. The letter closed VAth a request for the Council's support for this proposal. Mayor Cohen noted that the Council had many times in the past voiced support for the establishment of a post office in Brooklyn Center, and that this interest had not diminished through time. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 67 -298 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A UNITED STATES POST OFFICE AND FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER AND REQUESTING THE SUPPORT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES FOR THIS AREA IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THIS GOAL 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. Mr. Poss discussed with the Council a conversation he had had with Arthur Paulson, President of the Fire Relief Association, relating to the level of benefits to be incorporated in the Bylaws of the Association, in accord with the requirements of the new legislation concerning Brooklyn Center's Firemen's Pension Plan. Mr. Poss noted that Mr. Paulson had asked to appear before the Council during the 1968 Budget Hearing, and that he would advise Mr. Paulson that the Hearing would undoubtedly be continued on Wednesday evening, and he should appear at that time. -2- 49 Mr. Willard reported to the Council about a meeting he had attended of the Refuse Committee of the Hennepin County League of Municipalities. During this meeting, those present were made aware of the existence of similar committees within the League of Minnesota Municipalities and the Metropolitan Council. As a result of this information, the Executive Director of the Hennepin County League was directed to approach the other two bodies, with the suggestion that membership on the Metropolitan Council committee be expanded to accept one or two members from each of the other two groups, so that duplication of efforts could be eliminated by the elimination of all but the Metropolitan Council's committee. Motion by Gordon Erickson, and seconded by John Leary to reconvene the 1968 Budget Hearing previously adjourned at the meeting of September 25th. Motion carried unanimously. A discussion of the Budget ensued for several hours. Motion by Theodore Willard, and seconded by Gordon Erickson, that the 1968 Budget Hearing be adjourned until the next Council meeting on Wednesday, October 4th, at 8 :00 P. M. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Gordon Erickson, seconded by John Leary that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11 :50 P.M. 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