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Minutes of the Proceedings of the City
Council of the City of Brooklyn Center
In the County of Hennepin and State of
Minnesota
July 22, 1968
The City Council met in in regular session and was called to order
by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :39 P. M.
Roll Call: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, and Theodore
Willard. Also present were D.G. Poss, Paul Holmlund, Charles VanEeckhout,
Richard Schieffer and Jerry Dulgar.
Reverend Charles E. Jacobson of Lutheran Church of the Master offered
the invocation,
Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the
minutes of the July 8, 1968 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were:
Philip Cohen, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: . .
none. (John Lary abstained) Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve
the minutes of the July 9, 1968 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were:
Philip Cohen, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none.
(John Leary abstained) Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Cohen welcomed President Robert Harvey, Vice President Karl
Schuller and Robert Koltes of the Brooklyn Center Jaycees who, on behalf of
the Jaycees, presented the City with seven municipal identification signs that
are to be installed on the major thoroughfares entering Brooklyn Center.
Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 -159
RESOLUTION COMMENDING BROOKLYN CENTER TAYCEES
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 -160
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY)
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 resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 -161
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY)
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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 -162
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY)
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 -163
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING W___ ORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY)
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 resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 -164
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY)
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 john Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 -165
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY
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 resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 -166
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY)
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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. 68-167
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY)
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 -168
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY)
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 John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68;-169
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK (CONTRACTED BY CITY1
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Theodore Willard, and upon vote being token 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 resolution and moved
Its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 -170
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1968 -47 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS
AND SPECIFIC,+ATIONS
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.
The City Manager related that the finance director had determined that
the elected officials of the City were not covered by the City's Workmen's
Compensation Policy and that it was his recommendation that the Council
adopt a resolution authorizing such coverage for elected officials of the City.
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Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 -171
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE
COVERAGE TO ELECTED OFFICIALS
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.
The City Manager related that, as directed by the Council,. the staff
had prepared a draft resolution denying Application No. 68006. The Council
discussed the draft resolution and agreed that it set forth their finding concerning
the application.
Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 -172
RESOLUTION REGARDING PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION
NO. 68006
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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 Thedore 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 -39.
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 July 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 -173
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO, 1968 -39
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, Theodore Willard and Earl
Rydberg; 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 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project No. 1968 -40.
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 July 18, 1968, which affidavit was
examined and found satisfactory and ordered placed on file.
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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 -174
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO, 1968 -40
Thb 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.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration
of proposed Street Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1968 -41.
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 July 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 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 -175
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF STREET SURFACING
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO, 1968 -41
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.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration of
proposed Water Main Improvement Project No, 1968 -33.
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 July 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 a ither 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 -176
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO, 1968 -33
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Theodore Willard, and upon vote being taken theron, the follow! ng 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.
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The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration
of proposed Street Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1968 -34.
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 July 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 -177
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF STREET SURFACING
IMPROVEMENT PROTECT NO, 1968 -34
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.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration
of proposed Water Main Improvement Project No. 1968 -42.
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 July 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 comments made both in favor and opposed to said improvement,
member Theodore Willard moved and John Leary seconded to close the public
hearing on Water Main Improvement Project No. 1968 -42. Voting in favor were:
Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against
were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration
of proposed Street Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1968 -43,
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 July 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 comments made both in favor and opposed to said improvement,
member Earl Rydberg moved and Theodore Willard seconded to close the public
hearing on Street Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1968 -43. Voting in favor
were Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting
against were: none. Motion carried unanimously,
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Aft arias and considering all comments made during the b
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hearing earlier this evening on Water Main Improvement Project No. 1968 -42,
member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 -178
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -42
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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 and Theodore Willard; and the following
voted against the same: Earl Rydberg, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
After hearing and considering all comments made during the public
hearing earlier this evening on Street Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1968 -43,
member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 -179
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF STREET SURFACING
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO, 1968 -43
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, and Theodore Willard; and
the following voted against the same: Earl Rydberg, 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 -45.
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 July 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 comments made both in favor and opposed to said improvement,
member John Leary moved and Theodore Willard seconded to close the public
hearing on Water Main Improvement Project No. 1968 -45. Voting in favor were:
Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against
were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration
of proposed Street Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1968 -46,
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 July 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 comments made both in favor and opposed to said improvement,
member Theodore Willard moved and Earl Rydberg seconded to close the public
hearing on Street Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1968 -46. Voting to favor
were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting
against were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
After hearing and considering all comments made during the public
hearing earlier this evening on Water Main Improvement Project No. 1968 -45,
member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 -180
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -45
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.
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After hearing and considering all comments made during the public
hearing earlier this evening on Street Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1968 -46,
member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 -181
RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF STREET SURFACING
IMPROVEMENT PROTECT NO, 1968 -46
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Earl Rydberg, and upon vote Ding taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Earl Rydberg, John Leary and Theodore Willard;
&nd the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was
declared duly passed and adopted.
The meeting recessed at 10 :10 P. M. and resumed at 10 :34 P. M.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve the
following licenses:
Gas Piping License
Jerry Baer Heating and Ventilating 3024 - 4th Avenue South
Taxicab License
Ambassador Transportation 1725 Oliver Avenue North
Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary and Earl Rydberg. Voting against
were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
The Council next considered Application No. 68035 submitted by
Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth requesting approval of site and building plans and
special use permission. The City Manager reviewed the application for the
Council. Mssrs. Michael Robins and James Christy were present and discussed
the application with the Council.
Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to direct the
staff to prepare a resolution setting forth the Council's findings and approving
application No. 68035, further, the Building Inspector is authorized to issue
partial building permits to the applicant. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen,
John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Council next considered Application No. 68030 submitted by
Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Restaurants (Caritas Inc.) requesting approval of
site and building plans and a sign variance. The City Manager reviewed the
application for the Council. Mr, James Hopf, the manager of the store was
present and discussed the application with the Council.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve Application
No. 6 803 0. with the following conditions and stipulations:
1. the freestanding sign to be permitted shall not exceed 155 sq. ft.
in area, and 24 1/2 ft. in height above finished floor grade of
the building;
2. drainage and utilities plans shall be subject to the
approval of the City Engineer;
3. building plans are subject to the approval of the
Building Inspector,
4s a performance agreement and performance bond (in an
an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall
be submitted to guarantee the installation of the site
improvements designated on the plans submitted and approved.
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Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore
Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
The Council next considered Application Nos. 68033 and 68034
submitted by Camden Park Church of the Nazarene requesting site and building
plan approval, special use permission and preliminary plat approval respectively.
The City Manager reviewed the applications for the Council. Mssrs.
Bloom and MacMillan representing the Nazarene Church were present and
discussed the applications with the Council.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to table
Application No. 68033 until August 5, 1968 with the concurrence of the applicants
Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore
Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve
Application No. 68034 with the following conditions and stipulations:
1. screen fencing in accordance with the standards of
the zoning ordinance, shall be installed by the church
upon the development of the residential properties on
the west, south and east;
2, poured -in -place concrete curbing shall be installed
on the perimeter of parking and driving areas as
required by ordinance;
3. drainage and utilities plans shall be subject to the
approval of the City Engineer;
4. building plans are subject to the final approval of the
Building Inspector;
S. 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 installation of
site improvements designated on the plans submitted
and approved;
6. platting of the entire property is to be done in accordance
with legal requirements.
Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore
Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 =182
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET
SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. 1968 -28, 34, 43, 46 & 47
AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (CONTRACT NO. 1968 -G)
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 resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 68 -183
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER
MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. 1968 -33, 37, 39, 42, & 45,
AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -40, AND
DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (CONTRACT 1968 -F)
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resdution 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.
The Council then discussed the Palmer Lake studies prepared by Brauer
and Associates Inc,, site planners, Edina, Minnesota. The City Manager
discussed the overall site plans with the Council and recommended that
Brauer and Associates be retained at a cost of $1,500 to prepare site plans for
East and West Palmer Lake playgrounds.
Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by Theodore Willard to authorize
the City Manager to retain Brauer and Associates to prepare site plans at a cost
of $1,500 for East and West Palmer Lake playgrounds. Voting in favor were:
Philip Cohen, John Lary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against
were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
The Council, City Manager and City Attorney discussed the City's
attempts to purchase the Hubbard property in the Palmer Lake Basin and the
subsequent condemnation award to Mr. Hubbard. The City Manager and the
City Attorney Informed the Council that they considered the award to be
exhorbitant at $16,000 and recommended that the City appeal the award to the
4th District Court.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Earl Rydberg to appeal the
condemnation award for the Hubbard property to the 4th District Court. Voting
in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard.
Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Earl Rydberg to authorize the
Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with James E. Dooley to perform
as animal control officer. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary,
Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to authorize
the City Manager to dispose of a building located on City property at 807 - 73rd
Avenue North. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg
and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
The Council and City Manager then discussed the County's proposal
to purchase the Brooklyn Center Library.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to adopt, in
principle, the proposal to sell the Brooklyn Center Library to Hennepin County,
subject to negotiation of details. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John
Leary, Earl Rydberg, and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by Philip Cohen that the meeting
be adjourned. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and
Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously.
The City Council meeting adjourned at 12 :47 A. M.
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