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Home My WebLink About1968 02-19 CCM Special Session Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of LAinnesota February 19, 1968 The City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :35 P. M. Roll Call: Mayor Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard (arrived at 7 :40 P. M.) were present. Also present were D. G. Poss, Paul Holmlund, Charles Van Eeckhout, Richard Schieffer, Richard Cihoski (arrived at 7 :55 P. M. ), Jerry Dulgar, Thomas O'Hehir (arrived at 8 :35 P. M. ), Gene Hagel and Dale Hamilton. Reverend Ramus of the Brook Park Baptist Church offered the invocation. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve the minutes of the February 5, 1968 Council meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, and Howard Heck. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member Howard Heck introduced the following ordinance, moved to declare a complete second reading and further moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 68 -6 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 BY THE DELETION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM THE RB (RESIDENCE - BUSINESS) AND I2 (INDUSTRIAL PARK) ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, AND THE ADDITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE R3 (TOWNHOUSE), R5 (MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE), AND B2 (REGIONAL BUSINESS) ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS; Section 1: Section 35 -816 (Multiple Family Residence - R3) is hereby amended by the addition of the following: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, Tract 119, Range 21, Ana southerly of the centerline of 69th Avenue North and northerly and easterly of Elsen's City View Second and Third Additions, Section 2: Section 35 -817 (Multiple Family Residence - R5) is hereby amended by the addition of the following: Parcels 2800, 3000, 3400, and 5000, Auditor's Subdivision No. 57. Section 3: Section 3S -830 (Regional Business - B2) is hereby amended by the addition of the following: Tracts A, B, and C, Registered Land Survey No. 1161 Parcel 3620, Auditor's Subdivision No. 218 Section 4: Section 35 -815 (Residence - Business - RB) is hereby amended by the addition of the following: Any and all progerty within Parcels 2800, 3000, 3400 and 5000, Auditor's Subdivision No. 57 shall be excluded from this section. Section 5: Section 35 -851 (industrial Park - I2) is hereby amended by the addition of the following: - 1- Any and all property contained within Tracts A,�B and C, registered Land Survey No. 1161 and Parcel 3620, Auditor's Subdivision No. 218 shall be excluded from this section. Section 6: This ordinance shall be effective after its adoptioh and thirty days following its legal publication. Adopted this 19th day of February, 1968. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Earl Rydberg, and upon 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: none, whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. Member john Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -42 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN TAX FORFEITED LAND IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES 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 and Howard Heck; 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 -43 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN TAX FORFEITED LAND IN THE CITX OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO BE USED FOR PUBUC PURPOSES 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 Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -44 RESOLUTION CREATING A BROOKLYN CENTER HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, AND DEFINING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEREFORE 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: �hilip 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 Theodore Willard to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with the Crystal Police Association to allow Brooklyn Center Policemen to use the Crystal pistol range. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. -2- Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve the list of Fire Relief Association investments set forth in a letter of February 14, 1968, The investments have been reviewed by City Treasurer Paul Holmlund and found to be consistent with the standard set forth in the Fire Relief Law. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with Larson Tank Company for the exterior painting of Water Tank No. 1. 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 John Leary to approve the final plat of Horbal Addition. 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 related the action of the Planning Commission relative to Application No. 68002. The Council, developer and several area residents discussed the project at length. Motion by Theodore Willard and c*' seconded by John Leary to approve Application No. 68002 with the following C' stipulations and conditions: 1. The building plans are subject to the final approval of the Building Inspector with respect to applicable building codes; 2. Utilities and drainage plans are subject to the final approval of the City Engineer; 3. A performance agreement and performance bond (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted by the developer to the City to guarantee the installation of the site improvements shown on the site plans; 4. No signery is being approved for the development; S. Interior poured -in -place concrete curbing delineating parking and driving areas shall be installed throughout the development; 6. The lot line between the future Lots 1 and 2 of Twin Lake North Addition shall be revised to provide a minimum of a 10 foot setback for the apartment buildings from the future lot line. 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 approve the following licenses; _Cigarette License Bill West Pure Oil Station 2000 57th Avenue North Service Station Licenses Bill West Pure Oil Co. 2000 - 57th Avenue North B.C. Mobil Service 6100 Osseo Road Brookdale Car Wash 55th & Osseo Road. Marv's Belt Line "66" 5001 Drew Avenue North Food Establishment Licenses Beacon Bowl 6525 Lyndale Avenue North Berean Evangelical Free Church 6625 Humboldt Avenue North Bess's Eat Shop 3701 - 50th Avenue North Bridgemans Creameries 6241 Osseo Road -3- Food Establishment Licenses (Cont'd) Brooklyn Center Evang. Free Church 69th & Quail Avenue North Brooklyn Center High School 6500 Humboldt Avenue North Bunny's Dari Superette 1500 - 55th Avenue North Burger King 6110 Osseo Road Casey's Super Market 1900 - 57th Avenue North Clymer's Dairy Store 5845 Lyndale Avenue North Country Club Market, Inc. 5712 Morgan Avenue North Cross of Glory Lutheran Church 5940 Ewing Avenue North Harron Methodist Church 5452 Dupont Avenue North Donaldson's Brookdale Shopping Center Earle Brown School 5900 Humboldt Avenue North Fanny Farmers Candy Shop #121 1236 Brookdale Center Fanny Farmers Candy Shop #123 Brookdale Center Garden City Elementary School 3501 - 65th Avenue North Kroger Store 6215 Osseo Road Kings Food Host 5601 Xerxes Avenue North Lutheran Church of Triune God 5827 Humboldt Avenue North Mangel & Hill Meat Co. 1248 Brookdale Center Maranatha Baptist Home 5401 - 69th Avenue North Northbrook Alliance Church 6240 Aldrich Avenue North M Northport School 5421 Osseo Road Orchard Lane Elementary School 6201 Noble Averwe North QP Quik Pic Superette 4401 - 69th Avenue North Red Owl Stores Inc. 5425 Xerxes Avenue North Roy's A & W 6837 Osseo Road Sears Roebuck & Co. 1297 Brookdale Center Snyder Bros. Brookdale Drug 1296 Brookdale Center Snyders Store Inc. 5425 Xerxes Avenue North Super Valu ,Store 5600 Xerxes Avenue North Taco Towne 6219 Osseo Road Tom Thumb Market 7236 W. River Road Willow Lane Elementary School 7020 Perry Avenue North Woodshed Cafe 5742 Morgan Avenue North F.W. Woolworth Co. 1212 Brookdale Center Vending Machine Licenses Anderson's Automatic Inc. 4912 France Avenue North Beacon Bowl 6525 Lyndale Avenue North Country Club Market, Inc. 5712 Morgan Avenue North Magic Maid Vending 4142 Vincent Avenue North Maranatha Baptist Home 5401 - 69th Avenue North Don Mason's Northbrook Barber Shop 5708 Morgan Avenue North Mid -West Pure Oil 2000 - 57th Avenue North Mister Ron's Salons of Beauty 6916 Osseo Road Mobil Station 6100 Osseo Road Seven -Up Bottling Co. 3612 East 44th Street Special Food Handling Licenses City of Brooklyn Center Liquor Store #1 6445 Lyndale Avenue North City of Brooklyn Center Liquor Store #2 6250 Osseo Road City of Brooklyn Center Liquor Store #3 Brookdale Center Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting recessed at 9:00 P.M. and resumed at 9:20 P.M. The City Manager informed the Council that the City has been served with • summons and complaint in behalf of one Henry Aro, concerning the exploding of • 7 -Up bottle purchased at a municipal liquor store. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary that the summons and complaint be received and acknowledged and referred to the City insurance agency for an answer. Voting in favor were; Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore - 4 - 1 . Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager asked Council approval to adjust the salary of Robert Zimbrick who has been appointed Acting Public Utilities foreman while foreman Raymond Divers is recuperating from a heart attack. Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by Howard Heck to authorize a salary increase to $675 per month for Robert Zimbrick during that period in which he serves as Acting Public Utilities foreman. Voting irf favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to declare City car #33, a 1960 Plymouth, as surplus equipment and to authorize the City Manager to dispose of the vehicle at the semi - annual unclaimed property auction held by the Police Department. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager stated that he and the Park and Recreation Director had contacted Brauer and Associates about conducting a study of the Palmer Lake area. The Council and the City Manager discussed the matter and it was decided that a Joint meeting of the Council and the Park and Recreation Commission would be held Monday.. February 26, 1968 to further discuss the matter. Zn Mayor Cohen left the meeting at 10 :07 P.M. and Mayor Pro -tem Howard Heck assumed the chair. The Mayor returned at 10 :10 P. M. and resumed the chair. Mr. Van Eeckhout, the Director of Public Works, explained to the Council the water assessment study that had been distributed to them on Friday, February 16, 1968. The study included recommendations to extend present assessment policy to include assessing certain large tracts of land on an area basis and to raise the basic assessment rate. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to acknowledge receipt of the report and to approve it In principle. 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 Theodore Willard to commend the Director of Public Works and the Engineering Department for the quality of the water assessment policy report. 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 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 11 :10 P.M. Jerk ° ` Mayor 35-