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Home My WebLink About1968 08-05 CCM Special Session r 191 Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center In the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota August 5, 1968 The City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :35 P. M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard (arrived at 7 :38 P. M.). Also present were: D. G. Poss, Paul Holmlund, Charles VanEeckhout, Richard Schieffer, Richard Cfhoski, Jerry Dulgar and Thomas O� Hehir. Reverend Robert Bailey of Brooklyn Methodist Church offered the invocation. Motion Earl Rydberg and se J ohn to by' Ry rg corded by J Leary a p p rove the minutes of the July 22, 1968 meeting as submitted, Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary and Earl Rydberg (Howard Heck abstained). Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously, Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -184 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 72 - 5/8 x 3/4 WATER METERS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member John Leary, and upon vote being taken ther the following voted 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 John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -185 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO WRITE -OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE CHECKS 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 -186 RESOLUTION DECLARING A CERTAIN BUILDING LOCATED AT 6214 FREMONT AVENUE NORTH, BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA, DILAPIDATED BUILDING AND QRDERING IT TO BE REMOVED 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. rlr r 209 Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -187 RESOLUTION CONVEYING EXCESS LAND AT 5301 DUPONT AVENUE NORTH 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 and the City Manager discussed with the Council the need for the Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 pertaining to a selective "Park Curfew ". Member Willard related that he was prepared to Introduce a resolution futher explaining and implementing the ordinance. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to declare a first reading on the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CURFEW HOURS PROHIBITING THE USE OF PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member Theodore Willi introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -18'8 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROVISIONS FOR A PARK CURFEW, AND DEFINING THE REASONS FOR SAME 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 Council next considered Application No. 68018 submitted by Glad and Miller Construction Company requesting rezoning. The City Manager reviewed the matter for the Council. Attorney Karl Herman representing Glad and Miller Construction Company and Mr. Charles Nichols representing the residents of the area discussed the application with the Council. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to continue the hearing on Application No. 68018 until August 19, 1968, with the concurrence of the applicant; at that time the applicants are to respond to a proposal by the Council that the application be tabled for three months to allow the City to further study the matter and determine the best use for the land and further, to determine whether the City should acquire some of the property for park purposes. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: nonet Motion carried unanimously. The Meeting recessed at 9 :46 P. M. and resumed at 10 :07 P.M. The Council next considered Application No. 68036 submitted by Brooklyn Methodist Church requesting special use permission to operate a temporary youth center. The City Manager reviewed the application for the Council and the Council discussed the application with representatives of the church. -2- 211 Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to approve Applica- tion No 68036 with the condition that the application be reviewed in two years. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next considered Application No. 68033 submitted by Camden Park Church of the Nazarene requesting preliminary plat approval, The City Manager reviewed the application for the Council. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to approve Applica- tion No. 68033 with the plat to be revised to show a 30 ft, street right -of -way along the southerly properly line and a 10 ft, storm sewer easement along the easterly property line. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none, Motion carried unanimously, The Council next considered Application No. 68032 submitted by Kings Academy requesting special use permission to operate a private day school, The City Manager reviewed the application for the Council. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve Application No, 68032. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next considered Application No. 68037 submitted by Brook - dale Chrysler Plymouth requesting preliminary plat approval. The Council also considered a draft resolution approving Application No. 68035 submitted by Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth-requesting site and building plan approval. The - City Manager reviewed the application for the Council. Mr. Michael Robins and Mr. James Christy, the applicants, discussed the application with the Council, Mr. Gerald Taeheny of the area also discussed the application with the Council. A lengthy discussion of the amount of noise emanating from the west door of the property in question and what might be done to lessen it ensued. Motion by John Leary to delete condition• number six in the draft resolu- tion and renumber condition number seven to number six and to approve the draft resolution approving Application No. 68035 submitted by Chrysler Corpor- ation. The motion died for a lack of a second. Motion by Theodore Willard to approve, as written, the draft resolution approving Application No. 68035. Motion died for a lack of a second. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to direct the City Manager to investigate the alleged noise problem at Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth and to take the necessary action to resolve the matter. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously, IM John Leary Introduced the following resolution and moved its. adoption: , RESOLUTION NO. 68 -189 SOLUTION APPROVING CHRYSLER CORPORATION APPLICATION NO. 68035 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 Earl Rydberg to approve the preliminary plat of Chrysler Mortors Corporation 2nd Addition with the provision that a suggested walkway easement be deleted. Voting in favor were Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. -3- 213 The Council next considered Application No. 68031 submitted by Harold Jorgenson requesting a variance. The City Manager reviewed the application for the Council. Mr. Jorgenson discussed the application with the Council. , Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to deny Applica- tion No. 68031 in that no substantial hardship was shown by the applicant at this time. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next considered Application No. 68039 submitted by European Health Spa requesting approval of site and building plans. The City Manager reviewed the application for the Council. Mr. Leonard Rice representing the applicant discussed the application with the Council. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to approve Application No. 68039 with the following conditions and stipulations: 1. drainage and utilities plans shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer; 2, building plans are subject to the approval of the Building Inspector; 3. a performance agreement and performance bond (in 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; 4, the property involved in the application shall be set out in a single tract in a Registered Land Survey. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next considered Application No. 68041 submitted by Nordling and Welter requesting approval of site and building plans. The City Manager reviewed the application for the Council. Mr. Nordling and Mr. Welte=r discussed the application with the Council. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to table Application No. 68041 until August 8, 1968, when the Council will act on the application at a special meeting thereby allowing the residents of the area to review the plan. The applicants concurred in the tabling of their application. Voting in favor were:. Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the following election judges for the primary election on September 10, 1968: District 4 Maude Johnson 5435 Emerson Avenue North Ruth Haines 5548 Morgan Avenue North Loretta Stewig 5455 Colfax Avenue North Dorothy Olson 5443 Logan Avenue North Bess Warner 5444 Knox Avenue North District #2 Mae Lent 910 - 55th Avenue North Marilyn Cashman 5622 Emerson Avenue North Everiel Larson 5620 Girard Avenue North Beverly Johnson 6242 Camden Avenue North District #3 Ester Durland 6851 West River Road Dorothy Paulson 6900 West River Road Rose Werner 1005 - 69th Avenue North -4- 215 District #4 Myrtle McQuillen 6912 Oliver Avenue North Eileen Smith 6330 Fremont Avenue North Adeline Lonn 6342 Fremont Avenue North District 45 Mary Pascoe 7060 Perry Avenue North Charlotte Boatman 7037 Drew Avenue North Alice Madir 7024 Quail Avenue North Marjorie Grosshans 6920 Lee Avenue North District #6 Bonnie Gearou 6500 Drew Avenue North Geraldine Dorphy 4306 Winchester Lane Alice Van Meerten 4519 Winchester Lane Emma Gageby 3200 - 66th Avenue North District #7 Agnes Roeber 5937 Zenith Avenue North Janet Schmidt 5942 Xerxes Avenue North Donna Lichtenberg 6249 Brooklyn Drive Denise Hainlin 5936 Zenith Avenue North District #8 Marjorie Ammon 5042 Ewing Avenue North Barbara Sexton 3824 - 58th Avenue North Donna McKelvey 5048 France Avenue North Jean Boeck 5415 East Twin Lake Blvd. Janice Keto 3918 France Place Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously., The Council next considered Application No. 68007 submitted by Signcrafters for Phillips Oil Company requesting sign variance. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Earl Rydberg to table Application No. 68007 because the applicant was not present. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next considered Application No. 68011 submitted by Howard Olson of Brookdale Shell requesting special use permission. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to table Applica- tion No. 68011 because the applicant was not present. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council next considered Application No. 68038 submitted by John Horbal requesting preliminary plat approval. The City Manager reviewed the application for the Council. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve Application No. 68038. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Howard Heck, Earl Rydberg, and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve the following licenses: Housemoving License Robin Corporation 5016 - 40th Avenue North Motor Vehicle Dealers License (Class A) R. L. Brookdale Motors, Inc. 6801 Osseo Road -5- 217 Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by John Leary to authorize the City Manager to spend up to $2,500 to complete excavation of peat from Russell Avenue right -of -way between 53rd and 55th Avenues North. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: 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 were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Council meeting adjou ed at 1 :22 A. M. Clerk Mayor -6-