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Home My WebLink About1968 04-15 CCM Special Session c 2�?:y Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center In the County of Hennepin and State of ,... -. - Minnesota April 15, 1968 The City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 8; 00 P.M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard, Also present were: D. G. Pos s,, Paul Holm1und Charles VanEeckhout, Richard Schieffer, Richard Cihoski, Jerry Dulgar and Thomas O' Hehir. Reverend Robert Bailey of the Brooklyn Methodist Church offered the Invocation, Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the minutes of the April. 8, 1968 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: d� Philip Cohen, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard (John Leary abstained), Voting against; none. Motion carried unanimously. U Member .John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -88 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -35 AND STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -36 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF FLANS AND SPECIF=IONS 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, where- upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION NO. 68 -89 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -35 AND STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PRgACT NO, 1968 -36 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, Earl Rydberg, 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 Heck Introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION NO. 68 -90 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR FURNISHING BITUMINOUS OIL The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member John Leary, and upon voted being taken thereon,, the following voted in favor thereof; Philip Cohen, Earl Rydberg John Leary, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard; and the following voted against the same. none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. -1- 43 Member Earl Rydberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -91 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR STABILIZED GRAVEL AND FINE AGGREGATE FOR SEAL COAT 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 Council next heard Planning Commission Application #68012 re- questing variance to permit erection of a free standing sign. Mr. Roger Nordell, representing Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, discussed the application with the Council, Councilman Willard noted that the request is consistent with the graph of sign areas and heights utilized by the City Council with regard to previous applications whereupon he moved and Howard Heck seconded to grant the variance with the following conditions and stipulations: 1 The total height of the sign shall not exceed 22 1/2 feet above finished floor grade of the building on the property; 2, the total area of the sign shall not exceed 120 square feet (as requested by the applicant) as measured by the City's standard method; 3. the sign shall have a minimum vertical clearance of eight feet; 4* no part of the sign shall project beyond the property on which the sign is located. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck, Earl Rydberg, and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next heard Planning Commission Application #66091 re- questing approval of site and building plans. The City Manager reviewed the Planning Commission's action relating to Application #66091 for the Council. Mr. Roger Nordell, representing Fire- stone Tire and Rubber Company, discussed the application with the Council. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve Applica- tion #66091 with the following conditions and stipulations: 1 The building plans are subject to the Building Inspector's approval with respect to applicable building codes; 2, utilities, drainage, and driveway design 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 to the City to guarantee the site improvements delineated on the plans; 4, six inch concrete poured -in -place curbing shall be in- stalled on the perimeter of all parking and driving areas. Voting in favor were: Philip. Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager reviewed the Planning Commission's action relating to Application #68014 for the Council. Applicants Rodney Bernu and Darrel Farr discussed the application with the Council. -2- 45 With the concurrence of the applicants, it was agreed to table the application since the requested rezoning would be effectively accomplished through enactment of the city -wide comprehensive rezoning which is scheduled for May 13, 1968. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to table the application until May 13, 1968, Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager reviewed the Planning Commission's actions on appli- cation #68004 for the Council and provided additional background information on the application. The City Manager advised the Council that the matter of reno- vating the 63rd and Osseo Road stationhad first been broached by Shell Oil repre- sentatives during the summer of 1966. Plans were subsequently submitted for City ,staff review in the latter part of 1966, whereupon substantial suggested modifications were made in the plans and the modified plan returned to Shell Oil Company. The modification consisted of relocating the building on the site in such a manner as to provide the 15' - greenstrip and pump drive setback as per established plan approval policy. Shell Oil representatives in February, 1966 sought confirmation of the City staff position and proceeded to submit Application #68004 which does not provide the suggested setback. Mr. Paul Scheel repre- senting Shell Oil Company discussed the application with the Council. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to table the application until April 29th for further consideration by the Council. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next considered Planning Commission Application #68016 submitted by Maranatha Conservative Baptist Home for the Aged requesting approval of site and building plans for an addition to the nursing home at 5401 - 69th Avenue North. The City Manager reviewed the Planning Commission's action relating to the application. Representatives of the nursing home discusscd the application with the Council. Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve Application #68016 with the following conditions and stipulations: 1 Opaque screening (the installation of slats in the existing chain link fence being acceptable) shall be installed along the east property line in those areas where the parking lot abuts the residential properties, in addition to the shrubbery as designated on the site plan; 2, the curbing delineated on the plans shall be of a six inch poured -in -place concrete type; 3. the building plans are subject of the Building Inspector's approval as to applicable building codes; 4, utilities, drainage, and driveway design are subject to the approval of City Engineer; 5 a performance agreement and performance bond (in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be submitted to the City to guarantee the site improvements delineated on the plans. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next heard Planning Commission Application #67045 submitted by Big Boy Restaurants requesting a variance to permit erection of a free standing sign on the property at 5440 Osseo Road. The City Man - ager related the Planning Commission's action on the application for the Council. Mssrs. Wiggins and Kilberg representing Big Boy Restaurant dis- cussed the application with the Council. The meeting recessed at 10 :10 P.M. and resumed at 10 :25 P.M. 47 Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Earl Rydberg to table Applica- tion # 67045 until April 29th with the concurrence of the applicants to allow the Council to study the proposed sign regulation in relation with this and stmiliar applications. 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 -92 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR PLANT -MIXED BITUMINOUS MATERIAL 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, where- upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Earl Rydberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -93 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR CORRUGATED METAL PIPE 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 Rydberg, 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. 68 -94 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE ]PIPE 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, where- upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -95 RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL THEREOF 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 Rydberg, 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 Rydberg to approve the following licenses: Food Establishment License Dayton's Brookdale 700 Nicollet Avenue Malberg's Bakery 5716 Morgan Avenue -4- 49 (Licenses continued) Vending Machine License Vendall Company (Boutells) 1820 East 38th Street 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 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 11 :05 P. M. Clerk Mayor -5-