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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1966 05-02 CCM Special Session r _ 5- 5 Minutes of the Proceedings of the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center In the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota.....____, May 2, 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, John Leary, Earl Simons, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Also present were A. J. Lee, D. G. Poss, T. L. Hadd, P. W. Holmlund, Roger Van House, James Johnston and Thomas O'Hehir. Reverend Paul Westberg of Brookdale Covenant Church offered the invocation.' Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the minutes of the April 25, 1966 Council meeting as recorded. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the minutes of the April 28, 1966 Special Council meeting as recorded. Voting in favor of the motion: Philip Cohen, Earl Simons, Howard Heck and John Leary. Not voting: Theodore Willard. Motion carried. Member John Leary introduces: the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION NO. 66 -95 RESOLUTION CREATING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW BOARD, DEFINING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ES B SH BY- LAWS THEREEQR 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, 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 John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to confirm the appointment by the Mayor of Gordon Erickson as Chairman of the Capital Improvements Review Board. Motion carried unanimously. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration of proposed Grading, Base & Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1966 -17. The Clerk produced an affidavit of publication of notice of hearing on the proposed improvement showing two weeks' publication thereof in the official newspaper, the last pub icat'lon being on Aprilo - -. 1966,which affidavit was examined and found satisfactory and ordered placed on file. The Mayor then called upon all property owners pease tsent arguments either for or against the proposed improvement. After hearing and considering all objections, and the property owners appearing in favor of said improvement, member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 66 -96 RESOLUTIONi ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF GRAIDI NG, BASE & alff IMPRPAAZNT PRO C 1966 -17 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, Earl Simons, Howard Heck, John Leary and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. -1- 157 The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration of proposed Curb & Gutter Improvement Project No. 1966 -18. The Clerk produced an affidavit of publication of notice of hearing on the proposed improvement showing two weeks' publication thereof in the official newspaper, the last publication being on April,,; 1966, which affidavit was examined and found satisfactory and ordered placed on file. l The Mayor then called upon all property owners present to pres4i'l - arguments either for or against the proposed improvement. After hearing and considering all objections, and the property owners appearing in favor of said improvement, member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 66 -97 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CURB & .QMZ IMP&QAhg= P O i 66 -18 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. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration of proposed Street Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1966 -19. The Clerk produced an affidavit of publication of notice of hearing on the proposed improvement showing two weeks' publication thereof in the official newspaper, the last publication being on April ill; X1966, which affidavit was examined and found satisfactory and ordered placed on file. The Mayor then called upon all property owners present to present arguments either for or against the proposed improvement. After hearing and considering all objections, and the property owners appearing in favor of said improvement, member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 66 -98 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF STREET SURFACING P 1166-19 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 w ted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The Village Council next considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission on Application No. 66025 submitted by Wiensch Con- struction Co. requesting plan approval and the rezoning from R1 to R3. The Mayor then called for comments from those interested parties in attendance. After due consideration of all recommendations and comments, member Theodore Willard moved and member John Leary seconded that the Village Administrator and Village Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary zoning amendment to effect the re-zoning requested in Application No. 66c2S, and a resolution setting forth some conditions which must be met in a subsequent plan approval. Motion carried unanimously. The Village Council then considered the Planning Commission's recommendations on Application No. 66017 submitted by Brooklyn Center Church of Christ, which requested permission to install off -site directional signs within the public right -of -way. -2- The Mayor then called for comments from interested parties in attendance. After due consideration of said recommendations and comments, member Howard Heck moved and member john Leary seconded to approve Application No. 66017 and grant a variance to permit three (3) off -site directional signs at the locations listed below, provided that each sign does not exceed 5 square feet in area, and further provided that the exact location of said signs within the public right -of -way is approved by the Village Engineer: 1. Northeast corner - 65th & Humboldt Avenues North; 2. Southwest corner - 65th & Dupont Avenues North; 3. Northwest or Southwest corner - Dupont & Lilac Drive. Motion carried unanimously. The Village Council then considered the Planning Commission's recommendations on Application No. 66022 submitted by Fred Ledin, said application being a request to construct a multiple dwelling as a special use in an R -1 zone. The Mayor then called upon interested parties in attendance for their comments. After due consideration of said recommendation and comment, member Howard Heck moved and member Theodore Willard seconded that Application No. 66022 submitted by Fred Ledin requesting a special use permit to erect a multiple dwelling in an R -1 zone at 5444 Bryant Avenue No. be denied for the following reasons: 1. The proposal does not conform with overall planning concepts of and for the area as embodied in the com- prehensive plan adopted by the Planning Commission. 2. A multiple dwelling use at this location is not in accord with the proposals embodied in the proposed zoning ordinance which has been recommended by the Planning Commission, said area being proposed for 2- family dwelling units as the most intensive permitted use. 3. The proposed use is not compatible with existing uses in the surrounding area. Motion carried unanimously. The Village Council then considered the Planning Commission's recommendations on Application No. 66024 submitted by William Beach requesting variances from Section 15 -106 to permit the division of Lot 15, Block 4, Bellevue Acrea Addition into substandard lots and a variance from Section 15 -104 to permit such division by metes and bounds description. The Mayor then called upon interested parties in attendance for their comments. After due consideration of said recommendations and comments, member john Leary moved and member Earl Simons seconded to approve Application No. 66024 submitted by Nilliam Beach and to grant a variance from Section 15 -106 to allow subdivision of Lot 15, Block 4, Bellevue Acres Addition into 3 parcels, two of which would be substandard (63 feet) in width, and grant a variance from Section 15 -104 to permit a division of said parcel by metes and bounds description; said approval being based on the following reasons: 1. The approved division is similar to the predominant platting of the surrounding area and the proposed lots are sufficient lots except for their width; 2. The Council finds that the existing layout of the property imposes an undue hardship on the owner. Motion carried unanimously. The Village Council then considered the Planning Commission's recommendations on Application No. 66029 submitted by Dayton Development Company, requesting a variance from Section 35 -330 to allow free standing directional and advertising signs. -3- 161 The Mayor then called for comments from interested parties in attendance. The Administrator advised the Council that a representative of Dayton Development Company had requested that the Council only consider the sign request pertaining to 57th and Xerxes Avenues North at this time. After due consideration of their recommendations and the comments, member Theodore Willard moved and member Howard Heck seconded to approve Application No. 66029 submitted by Dayton Development Company as pertains to the request for a variance from Section 35 -330 to authorize a freestanding 4' x 8' directional and advertising sign at the intersection of 57th Avenue North and Xerxes Avenue North, said authorization to expire 12- 31 -66. Motion carried unanimously. Member John Leary introduced the following ordinance amendment, moved to waive a complete second reading, and further moved its adoption: AN ORDINANCE AhffNDING SE TIONS 35 -815 35 -817 35 -840 THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 35 -815 is hereby amended by the addition thereto of the following: "Lot 1, Block 2, Northtown Plaza First Addition" Section 2. ,section 35 -817 is hereby amended by the addition thereto of the following: "Lot 2, Block 2, Northtown Plaza First Addition" "Lot 1, Block 2, Farr's First Addition" "The North 508.0 feet of the South 713.0 feet of the East 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Township 119, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, as measured along the west line and parallel to the south line thereof. " "The West 120.0 feet of the South 205.0 feet of the East 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Town- ship 119, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, as measured along and parallel with the west and south lines of said East 1/4. " Section 3. Section 35 -840 is hereby amended by the addition thereto of the following: "Lot 6, Block 2, Northtown Plaza First Addition." "That part of the South 205.0 feet of the East 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26, Township 119, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying east of the west 120.0 feet as measured along and parallel with the west and south lines of said East 1/4. " Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective from and after its legal publication. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance amendment 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 ordinance amendment was declared duly passed and adopted. Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 66 -99 RESOLUTION REGARDING REZONING APPLICATION NO. 66011 SUBMITTED BY j,OHN HORBAL _4- 168 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 Willard, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Howard Beek introduced th e following resolution and moved Its adoption: RESOLUTION NO, 66 -100 RESOLUTION APPROVING SERVICE STATION SPECIAL USE PERMIT I N - APPLIQMN # 66011 BYO N ORBAL 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. Member john Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 66 -101 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SIGNING OF AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING A METROPOLITAN TRANSIT COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING PARTIC THEREIN 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, 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. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 66 -102 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR TENNIS COURTS FOR NORTHPORT PARK AND DIRECTING ADYERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 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 john Leary and seconded by Earl Simons to terminate the employment of the following listed persons as part-time liquor store clerks, effective 4- 25 -66: Robert Seikkula William Miller Cliff Halling Robert Rauner Motion carried unanimously. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 66 -103 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING OFFER OF DAYTON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY FOR PURCHASE OF VILLAGE OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 10 ____..�.... AM SHINGLE CREEr -5- 167 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Theodore Willard, and upon vote being taken Us reon, 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 Earl Simons and seconded by John Leary to approve the following licenses: Food Establishment Licenses,,;, Berean Evangelical Free Church 6625 Humboldt Ave. No. Brooklyn Center Evangelical Free Church - 69th & Quail Ave. No. Harron Methodist Church 5452 Dupont Ave. No. Northbrook Alliance Church 6240 Aldrich Ave. No. Cesspool Cleaner's License: Roto- Rooter Sewer Service 2231 Edgwood Ave. St. Louis Park Gas Piping Licenses: Advanced Heating & A.C. , Inc. 3968 Central Ave. N.E. Cronstrom's Heating & A. C. , Inc. 4410 Excelsior Blvd. Mill City Heating & A. C. , Inc. 13005 -B 16 Ave. No. Mpls. Gas Company 8th St. & Marquette Royalton Heating & Cooling Co. 1529 - 37th Ave. N.E. Geo. Sedgwick Heating & A. C. Co. 1001 Xenia Ave. So. Heating Licenses Advanced Heating & A. C. , Inc. 3968 Central Ave. N.E. Cronstrom's Heating & A. C. , Inc. 4410 Excelsior Blvd. Harry S. Horwitz & Co. 1411 - 11th Ave. So. J. McClure Kelly & Co. 2601 Stevens Ave. So. Mill City Heating & A. C. Co. 13005 -B 16 Ave. No. Mpls. Gas Company 8th St. & Marquette Royalton Heating & Cooling Co. 1529 - 37th Ave. N.E. ed ea . S ick tin Geo. gw Heating &A. C. Co. 1001 Xenia Ave. So. St. Marie Sheet Metal Inc. 7940 Spring Lake Road Thompson A. C. Co. 5115 Hanson Court, Crystal Ray Welter Heating Co. 4637 Chicago Ave. Well Drilling Licenses: Ernie Ludwig Well Drilling 7090 Lake Drive, Circle Pines Pumarlo Well Company Hamel, Minn. Torgerson Well Company Rt. 2, Delano, Minn. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to adjourn, Motion carried unanimously. The Village Council adjourned at 11 :15 P.M. V Mayor Clerk I -6-