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Home My WebLink About1966 01-17 CCM Special Session 283 Minutes of the Proceedings of the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota January 17, 1966 The Village Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :30 P.M. Roll Call: Mayor Philip Cohen, Earl Simons, John Leary, .Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Also present were A. J. Lee, D. G. Poss, T. L. Hadd, P.W. Holmlund and Roger Van House. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the minutes of the January 10, 1966 Council Meeting, as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Earl Simons and seconded by Howard Heck to accept the recommendation of the Mayor and appoint James H. Johnston as Village Attorney. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Willard stepped out of the meeting at this point. Motion by Earl Simons and seconded by John Leary to retain the firm of Lindquist, Magnuson & Glennon as counsel for the hearings before the State Tax, Commissioner in re: Removal of Brawn Farm from tax rolls. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Willard re- entered the meeting at this point. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Earl Simons to accept the recommendation of the Village Administrator and appoint jean Murphey as Chief Building Inspector at a salary of $700.00 per month, effective January 17, 1966. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to accept the recommendation of the Village Administrator and appoint Lester Eck as a Ballroom Dance Instructor at a salary of $20.00 per session, effective 1 -11 -66 and to expire 2- 28 -66. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Simons to accept the recommendation of the Village Administrator and appoint Patricia Erickson as Figure Skating Instructor at a salary of $6.00 per hour, effective 1 -8 -66 and to expire 2- 28 -66. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the investment by the Fire Department Relief Association in General Obligation Bond - "B" Coupons in the amount of $3,040.00 at an interest rate of 5%. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by john Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Highways regarding lighting of the interchange at Xerxes Avenue North and F.A.I. 94. Motion carried unanimously. Motion b Theodore Willard and seconded b Earl Simons to correct Y Y the Council Minutes of January 3, 1966 from: "Lloyd Holthus - Zight Equipment Operator - $546.00/mo. " to: "Lloyd Holthus - Public Works Maintenance Man - $495.00 /mo. Motion carried unanimously. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 285 RESOLUTION NO. 66 -13 RESOLUTION RENEWING AND EXTENDING CONTRACT WITH HENNEPIN `COUNTY Ei BQ= . 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, Earl Simons, john Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore ,Millard, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by john Leary to approve the following licenses: Taxicab License Zippy Cab Company 5342 Oregon Ave. No. Pool and Billiard License: Lynbrook Bowl 6357 North Lilac Drive Bowling Alley License: Lynbrook Bowl 6357 North Lilac Drive Off Sale License: Casey's Super Market 1900 - 57th Ave. No. Snyder Bros. Drug 1296 Brookdale Center Curette License: Automatic Vendors, Inc. Brookdale Center Mall Lynbrook Bowl 6357 North Lilac Drive Casey's Super Market 1900 - 57th Ave. No. Snyder Bros. Drug 1296 Brookdale Center arbage & Rubbish Hauling Licenses Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc. 9325 James Ave. So. Bergstrom Trucking Service 5558 Vera Cruz Ave. No. W & W Hauling Company 1600 Oregon Ave. So. � Nixon Rubbish Removal Service New Brighton, Minn. Motion carried unanimously. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 66 -14 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR THE ACTIVITIES OF THE PARK AND RECREATION QVIS gRy COMMISSM The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Earl Simons, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Earl Simons, john Leary, Howard Heck 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 Theodore Willard that the Council make a finding that a proper buffer strip between R1 and B3, or R1 and C2 or C3 zoning uses be a distance of 50 feet. Voting for the motion: Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and against the same: Philip Cohen, John Leary and Earl Simons. Motion defeated. Mayor Pro -tem Howard Heck assumed the chair at the request of the Mayor. - 2 - 289 Motion by Philip Cohen and seconded by john Leary that the buffer strip to be required between Rl and B3 or RI and C2 or C3 uses be established at 35 feet in width. Voting in favor of the motion: Philip Cohen, John Leary and Earl Simons; and against the same: Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Motion carried. Mayor Philip Cohen resumed the chair. Motion by Earl Simons and seconded by John Leary to instruct the Administrator and Attorney to prepare a resolution approving Application No. 65065, said resolution to set forth the terms and conditions of approval as discussed by the Village Council, and further to instruct the Administrator and Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance amendments and agreements to implement the approval of Application No. 65065. Motion carried unanimously. The Council discussed Application No. 65093 submitted by William Zieska and deferred action until the Planning Commission has further opportunity to consider the matter. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 66 -15 RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATIONS # 65057 and # 65077 BY LECON PROPERTIES ANP N, EJURN STATES POWER COM 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, Earl Simons, john Leary, Howard Heck 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 Earl Simons to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Village Council adjourned at 12 :35 A. M. Mayor Clerk 3