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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968 01-02 CCM Special Session 221 Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota January 2, 1968 The City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :38 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, Earl Rydberg, Richard Schieffer, Jerry Dulgar, Thomas O'Hehir, Mr. & Mrs. Nordberg and Allen Lindman. Reverend Roy Lindquist of the Brookdale Covenant Church offered the Invocation. Motion by Gordon Erickson and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the minutes of the December 28, 1967 Council meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Gordan Erickson, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none, Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to adjourn the meeting of the 1967 Council. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Gordon Erickson, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard, Voting against: same. Motior carried unanimously. City Clerk Allen Lindman administered the oath of office to Mayor Philip Q. Cohen and Councilmen John Leary and Earl Rydberg. The 1968 City Council was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7:55 P.M. Roll Call: Mayor Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard were present. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to reappoint Councilman Howard Heck as Mayor Pro -tem. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen,, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to confirm Mayor Cohen's reappointment of Mr. Vernon Ausen as a member of the Planning Commission for a term of two years. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. 7 Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Theodore Willard to confirm Mayor Cohen's reappointment of Mr. Henry Bogucki as a member of the Planning Commission for a term of two years. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by John Leary to confirm Mayor Cohen's reappointment of Mr. Paul pitter as a member of the Planning Commission for a term of two years. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to confirm Mayor Cohen's reappointment of Mr. Bruce Morrow, 7212 Willow bane, as a Park and Recreation Advisory Commissioner for a term of three years. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. -1- 2- 5 Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to confirm Mayor Cohen's reappointment of Mrs. Ruth Lind of 5909 Ewing Avenue North as a Park and Recreation Advisory Commissioner for a three year term. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Millard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to confirm Mayor Cohen's reappointment of Allen S. Lindman as Weed Inspector. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68-1 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR TO THE SUBURBAN SANITARY DISPOSAL AUTHORITY 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, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was duly passed and adopted. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -2 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COMMISSIONER AND ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER TO SUBURBAN SANITARY SEWER COMMISSION The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Earl Rydberg, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard, 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. 68 -3 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Earl Rydberg, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, 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. 68 -4 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES -- -2- r 2 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Earl Rydberg, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, 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. 68 -5 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE BROOKLYN CENTER STATE BANK A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS 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, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same; none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Earl Rydberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -6 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS 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, Earl Rydberg, 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. 68 -7 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Earl Rydberg, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard, and the following voted against the same: nore , whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to designate the Brooklyn Center Post as the official newspaper of the City. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by John Leary to confirm City Manager Donald Poss's reappointment of Donald Mason as Fire Chief for a four year term effective January 13, 1968 until January 13, 1972. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Haowe rd Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Cohen announced that John Nordberg would become a full time employee of the City as Assessor. Mr. Nordberg has been a part time employee of the City in the assessor's office for the past 17 years. -3- 217 Mayor Cohen reviewed the action of the Council at the December 28, 1967 meeting in relation to the resolution accepting motor grader bids. The City Manager reviewed for the Council the procedure that the City had used in formulating the bid proposal for the motor grader and the method used in evaluating the bids. He referred to the fact that it was the intent of the motor grader specifications to require a reflection of machine quality through long term warranty provisions, as such warranty provisions were defined in the specifications. Furthermore, he referred to the report submitted by the Director of Public Works and considered by the Council on December 28, 1967 wherein the long -range economy advantages of the Caterpillar machine were illustrated, as based upon experienced and reliable cost data. As directed by the Council, City Attorney Richard Schieffer delivered his opinion of the legality of the bid proposal technique used by the City. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -8 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR MOTOR GRADER 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, Earl Rydberg, 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 Howard Heck to adjourn. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Council adjourned at 8 :30 P. M. C er Mayor - 4-