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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968 01-22 CCM Regular Session 271 Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota January 22, 1968 The City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7:35 P. M. Roll Call: Mayor Philip Cohen, jah n Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck (arrived at 7 :50 P. M.), and Theodore Willard. Also present were: D. G. Poss, Paul Holmlund, Charles Van Eeckhout, Richard Schieffer, Richard Cihoski, Jerry Dulgar, Thomas Of Hehir and Dale Hamilton,, Reverend Merle Christensen of the Brooklyn Center Evangelical Free Church offered the invocation. Mayor Cohen acknowledged the presence of the Girl Scouts of America, Troop 1343. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to declare the week of January 29th thru February 2nd as LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS WEEK IN BROOKLYN CENTER. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Supel and Mrs. Peterson, representing the League of Women Voters presented the Mayor and Council with copies of a preliminary draft of a community study they are preparing. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the minutes of the January 8, 1968 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a standard agreement for water main maintenance within the Wiensch development at 65th and Aldrich Avenues North. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -14 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE DISBURSEMENT OF CASH ESCROW FOR HALEK' S 5TH ADDITION 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, 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 -15 RESOLUTION TO REQUEST ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES DURING THE YEAR 1968 FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS -1- r 269 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, 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 -16 RESOLUTION FOR REVOCATION AND DESIGNATION OF COUNTY ROAD STATUS FOR A PORTION OF COUNTY gOAD 10 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, 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 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 3 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by the repeal of the following sections: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES BY REPEALING PORT,LONS THEREOF AND ADDING PORTIONS THERETO The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance 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, and Theodore Willard. Howard Heck abstained from voting; whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Earl Rydberg introduced the following ordinance, moved to declare a complete second reading and further moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 68 -3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES RELATING TO SOURCES OF POULTRY AND POULTRY PRODU!P THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Section 8- 108.05 is hereby amended by the repeal of the following section: (8- 108.05. Sources ofd All poultry and poultry meat products shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage and adulteration, and -shall be processed in a food establishment meeting the requirements established by state laws, rules and regulations, and shall be approved by the Health Authority.) Section 2: This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days following its legal publication. Adopted this 22nd day of January, 1968. -2 - 261 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, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Howard Heck introduced the following ordinance, moved to declare a complete second reading and further moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 68 -4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 BY THE DELETION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM THE R -5 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE), R -7 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, 0-1 (OPEN SPACE), AND I -2 (INDUSTRIAL PARK ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, AND THE ADDITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE R -5 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE), B -2 (REGIONAL BUSINESS), AND B -3 (GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) ZONING CLA�_SSIF_ICATIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Section 35 -817 is hereby amended by the following: (That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, Township 119, Range 21, described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the Westerly right of way line of Humboldt Avenue North with the South line of the North 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of said section; thence West along said South line 300 feet; thence Southerly parallel with the Westerly right of way of Humboldt Avenue North to the South line of said Northeast 1/4; thence East along the South line of said Northeast 1/4 to the Westerly right of way line of Humboldt Avenue North; thence Northerly along said right of way line to the point of beginning.) Lot 1, Block 1, Twin Cities Interchange erchange Park Addition Section 2: Section 35 -818 is hereby amended by the addition of the following: Any and all property contained within Lot 2, Block 4, Twin Cities Interchange Park Addition, shall be excluded from this Section. Section 3: Section, 35 -830 is hereby amended by the addition of the following: Lot 2, Block 1, Twin Cities Interchange Park Addition Section 4: Section 35 -840 is hereby amended by the addition of the following: Lot 1, Block 2; Lot 1, Block 3; Lots 1, 2, and 3 Block_ 4; all in Twin Cities Interchange Park Addition Section 5: Section 35 -851 is hereby amended by the addition of the following: Any and all property contained within Blocks 2, 3, and 4, Twin Cities Interchange Park Addition, shall be excluded from this section. Section 6: Section 35 -860 is hereby amended by the addition of the following: 3- 2,59 Any and all property contained within Lots 2 and 3, Block--4,. Twin Cities Interchange Park Addition, shall be excluded from this - section. Section 7: This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and thirty days following its legal publication. Adopted this 22nd day of January, 1968. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member Earl Rydberg, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg and Howard Heck; and the following voted against the same: Theodore Willard, whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following ordinance, moved to declare a complete second reading and further moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 68 -5 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 BY THE DELETION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM THE I -2 (INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT) ZONING CLASSIFICATION AND THE INCLUSION OF THAT SAME PROPERTY IN THE B -2 (REGIONAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) ZONING CIASSIFICATION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Section 35 -851 is hereby amended by the deletion of the following: (That part of Tract G, Registered Land Survey 936, lying East of Shingle Creek, Hennepin County, Minnesota.) Section 2: Section 35 -830 is hereby amended by the addition of the following: That part of Tract G, Regis_ tered Land Survey 936, lying East of Shingle Creek, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Section 3: This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and thirty days following its legal publication. Adopted this 22nd day of January, 1968. 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, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by john Leary and seconded by Earl Rydberg to gratefully acknowledge the cash gift of $70.37 received from the Welcome Wagon with the intent that the money will be used to purchase ping -pong equipment for the junior Teen Club. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -17 -4- r 2 7 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -19 AND PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF UNASSESSED COST OF WATER IMPROVE - MENT NO. 1960 -1 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 declared duly passed and adopted. Member Earl Rydberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -18 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROTECT NO, 1968 -20 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 -19 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED STREET GRADING, BASE & SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -22 AND CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -23 The motion for the adoption d 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, Howe rd 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 Water Main Improvement Project No. 1968 -8. 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 January 18, 1968, which affidavit r 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 Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -20 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROTECT NO, 1968 -8 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. - 5- 255 The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration of proposed Street Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1968 -9. 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 January 18, 1968, 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 Earl Rydberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -21 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROTECT NO, 1968 -9 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. The City Manager discussed for and with the Council the City's policy concerning the licensing of taxi cabs. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the following licenses: Taxicab License Urban Radio Cab Co. 6009 Wayzata Blvd. Bowling Alley License Lynbrook Bowl 6357 North Lilac Dr. Cigarette Licenses Brookdale Shell 1505 69th Avenue North Brooklyn Center Shell 6245 Osseo Road Brooklyn Center " 66 " 6850 Osseo Road Cafferty Pure Oil 69th & Humboldt Avenue No. Christy's Auto Service 5300 Dupont Ave. No. Freeway Shell 6545 Lyndale Ave. No. Lanes City Service 6900 Osseo Road Lane & Ernst Grocery 6912 Osseo Road Lynbrook Bowl 6357 North Lilac Dr. Woodshed Cafe 57th & Morgan Garbage & Rubbish Licenses Carl Arneson Rt. l Box 137 - Rogers, Minn. Drurys Sanitary Service 424 - Decatur Avenue North Woodlake Sanitary Service 1900 - W. 78th St. Service Station Licenses Brookdale Shell Service 1505 - 69th Ave. No. Cafferty's Pure Oil 69th & Humboldt Ave. No. Christy's Auto Service 5300 Dupont Ave. No. Freeway Shell Service 6545 Lyndale Ave. No. Joe's Standard Service 6600 Lyndale Ave. No. Lanes Citgo Station 6900 Osseo Road Non- Intoxicating Malt Liquors - Off Sale License j Lane & Ernst Grocery 6912 Osseo Road _6 - r - 267 Non- Intoxicating Malt Liquors - On Sale License Lynbrook Bowl 6357 North Lilac Dr. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration of proposed Water Main Improvement Project No. 1968 -24. 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 January 18, 1968, 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 Earl Rydberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -22 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968-24. 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. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration of proposed Street Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1968 -25. The Clerk produced an affidavit of publication of notice of hearing on the proposed improvement showing two weeks' publication in the official newspaper, the last publication being on January 18, 1968, 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 John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -23 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -25 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 declared duly passed and adopted. Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -24 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR THREE PATROL CARS AND TWO PQLICE CARS -7- 2'551 -. 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. The meeting recessed at 8 :45 P. M. and resumed at 9 :10 P. M. The next item to be considered was Planning Commission Application No. 67063 submitted by Dayton Development Company for rezoning of a parcel of property north of County Road 10 and west of Xerxes Avenue North from R -B (Residential Business) and B -2 (Regiora 1 Business) to B -2. This application was tabled at Planning Commission meeting of December 7, 1967 to allow the Commission time to consider the request. The Council considered the application at their January 8, 1968 meeting, with the application being tabled so the City Engineering staff and Dayton's Engineering staff could study the possibility and effect of shifting a proposed road on the site southward. Upon studying the matter, it was determined that it was not in the best interest of the City and Dayton Development Co. to move the road southward. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve rezoning of the Southeast corner of Tract A, R. L. S. 1142 from R -B and B -2 to B -2 as requested in Application No. 67063. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager then introduced Application No. 67069 submitted by Brooklyn Center Evangelical Free Church, requesting approval of site and building plans involving an addition to the existing church at 6830 Quail Avenue North. Motion y Howard Heck and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve the site and building pia ns for the Brooklyn Center Evangelical Free Church property at 6830 Quail Avenue North with the following conditions and stipulations: 1. although the Commission recognizes the existence of a hedgerow along the east property line of the church property, it is recommended that an opaque fence a minimum of four feet in height shall be installed along the east and south property lines of the church property, except where fencing exists on an adjacent property which serves to screen the church's parking area; 2. drainage and grading plans are subject to the approval of the City Engineer; 3, building plans are subject to the approval of the Building Inspector with regard to applicable building codes; 4. a performance agreement and performance bond shall be submitted to the City to guarantee the installation of site Improvements as delineated on the plans or required by ordinance, with the amount to be determined by the City Manager. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council then discussed Application No. 67066 submitted by Bridgeman's Creamery requesting a variance from Section 35 -330 so they could move their existing freestanding sign eastward onto the green strip between Osseo Road and the service drive. Mr. Benson representing Bridgeman Creamery discussed moving the sign with the Council, contending that the sign in its present location was partially obscured to northbound Osseo Road traffic under certain circumstances. The Council discussed the application at length. -8- 249 Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary that, since the variance request comprehends moving an existing freestanding sign which exceeds the Council's standards regarding area, height, and ground clearance, the variance requested in Application No. 67066 be denied. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager then introduced Application No. 67072 submitted by Miles Construction Company requesting approval of the site and building plans for a proposed apartment building for a portion of the Horbal property between 69th and 70th Avenues North to the west of Humboldt Avenue, which property has been designated as Lot 3, of Block 1 of a preliminary plat of Horbal Addition. Cary Lyons and Robert Bennett, architect, represented the Miles Construction Company. The City Manager discussed the site plan with the Council, making recommendations for changes and additions to the site plan. The City Council expressed concern about the zoning and future use of Lot 1 of the preliminary plat (an appendage lying immediately west of a parcel zoned and approved as a gasoline service station), the said Lot 1 is obviously too small in dimension to support an R -5 use for which it i h is zoned and it was originally rezoned to R -5, at the request of Mr. Horbal, with the express intention that it would be developed homogeneously with the subject R -5 property to the north. The Council unanimously agreed, and Mr. Horbal concurred, that said Lot I should be zoned and eventually used for multiple dwelling purposes so as to provide proper and accepted land use transition between the future service station/ commercial zone to the east and the single family R- I zone to the west, all as comprehended by the Comprehensive Plan. Upon Council inquiry, Mr. Horbal agreed to request a rezoning for proposed Lot 1 from R -5 to R -4. The City Council also inquired of Mr. Lyons as to his intent to complete the exterior site improvements of his previously developed apartment complex south of 69th Avenue and west of Humboldt Avenue, all according to the Council approved site plans. Mr. Lyons, contending that the developments were not related agreed submit ubmit a written commitment g n mm tment to complete said exterior site improvements south of 69th Avenue at his earliest opportunity during the spring of 1968. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to direct the I l i City Manager to prepare a resolution for Council consideration on February 5, 1968 approving the site and building plans with the following conditions: 1. The screening fence along Humboldt Avenue shall be located 10' from the west line of Humboldt Avenue; 2. The interior and exterior periphery of the parking areas shall be delineated with continuous concrete curbing, 6 wide by 18" deep with 6" of exposed surface. Furthermore, the north and south fences shall be located within 6" of the respective property lines; 3. All areas on the site not paved or covered with building structure shall be sodded, including the street boulevard areas along Humboldt and future Irving Avenues; 4. A drainage plan shall be submitted to and approved by the City Engineer; S. The building plans shall be subject to the final approval of the Building Inspector; 6. The site shall beinoorporated as a single parcel in a duly recorded plat; -9- r 247 7. A performance agreement and bond guaranteeing the installation and maintenance of all site improvements for a period of 5 years, shall be executed and submitted to the City, said bond of an amount to be determined by the City Manager, 8. The developer and his assignees or heirs recognize and agree that standard assessments for public improvements in Irving Avenue willbe levied in the event Irving Avenue is developed; 9. That Mr. Horbal submit a written request for rezoning proposed Lot 1 from R -5 to R -4 as he verbally agreed. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen,, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Earl Rydberg that any rezoning fee which would normally be charged Mr. Horbal be waived. Voting, in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard that Application No. 67068 submitted by Mr. William Gallien be tabled until February 5, 1968. 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 Howard Heck to approve the preliminary plans for the France Avenue T. H. 100 Layout as submitted by the Minnesota Highway Department with the understanding that the State Highway Department will undertake and implement ground water studies to the extent necessary to prevent further ground water and Twin Lake depletion which will be worsened by lowering the grade of T. H. 100 at the Soo Line bridge. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck, Earl Rydberg, and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Public Works Director displayed for the Council several pictures of elevated water tanks and discussed a cost f each th o with the Council. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Motor Grader Warranty Agreement submitted by the Ziegler Co. 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 Howard Heck to direct the staff to prepare a study and report of public transportation needs for Brooklyn Center. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member John Leary reported on the activities of the Suburban Rate Authority. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck that the meeting be adjourned. 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 1 5 A. M. Clerk Mayor -10-