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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968 09-03 CCM Special Session 251 Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center In the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota September 3, 1968 The City Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :37 P. M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Also present were: D. G. Poss, Paul Holmlund, Charles VanEeckhout, Richard Schieffer, Jerry Dulgar and Thomas O' Hehir. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Le ary to approve the minutes of the August 19, 1968 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and TIP, odors Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Following the approval of minutes, Mayor Cohen announced that he had received a letter from Pastor Earnest J. Vick of Berean Evangelical Church, 6625 Humboldt Avenue o N rth e Th letter acknowledged the receipt of a certificate of recognition presented to Pastor Vick by the City Council and thanked the Council for their cooperation with him during his years of service in Brooklyn Center, Mayor Cohen then read a letter from the Minnesota Association of Assessors congratulating John Nordberg on the completion of a course of study that they offered and commending him for study in the field of assessment. The Council i a City Manager and staff then reviewed a draft of the proposed sign ordinance. Theodore Willard left the meeting at 8 :12 P. M. and returnea to the meeting at 8 :20 P. M. Howard Heck left the meeting at 9 :02 P. M. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -199 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -53 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 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 meeting recessed at 9 :03 P. M. and resumed at 9 :18 P. M. Following the recess, the Council again considered the draft of the proposed sign ordinance. Member Earl Rydberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -200 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 68 -196 ADOPTED AUGUST 19, 1968 -1- 249 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 Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -201 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 68 -197 ADOPTED AUGUST 19, 1968 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 -202 RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING STATE AID FUNDS TO SIGNAL AT COUNTY ROAD 10 & XERXES 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 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 final plat of Chrysler Motor Corporation's 2nd Addition. 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 appoint Mrs. Gladys Leerhoff of 4301 - 66th Avenue North as an election judge. 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 Theodore Willard to approve the following licenses: Cigarette License Marc's Big Boy Restaurant 5440 Osseo Road Pure Oil Co.,, by Bill's Vending 6901 Humboldt Avenue North Garbage & Rubbish Hauling License Hilger Transfer Co. 6721 - 59th Avenue "North Gasoline Service Station License Brookdale Pure Oil Co, 6901 Humboldt Avenue North Texaco Gas Co. 4861 Osseo Road Housemoving License Ernst Machinery & Housemoving 85th & Co. Road 18 -2- f 247 Non - Perishable Food Vending Machine License Texaco Gas Co. 4861 Osseo Road Well Drilling License E.H. Renner & Sons 5465 Co, Road 18 Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -203 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 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 -204 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO, 1968 -47 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. Motion by john Leary and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve the final plat of Jesse's Addition to Brooklyn Center. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager then advised the Council that he had been informed by the liquor store manager that he had been having problems in attracting clerks and cashiers for the liquor stores at the lower end of the pay scale that was now established for those positions and that he would like authorization to offer a higher rate. The City Manager said that he concurred in this request and that it was his recommendation that the Council authorize him to hire people at higher rates. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by john Leary to authorize the City Manager to hire clerks and cashiers at the 2nd step of the pay scale established for those positions. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none.. Motion carried unanimously. The City Manager then said that it was his and the liquor store manager's recommendation that inventory clerk for the liquor stores be reclassified from a Clerk II to a Clerk III because of the additional responsibilities which she has assumed since the departure of the assistant liquor store manager. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Earl Rydberg to authorize the City Manager to reclassify the inventory clerk's position from Clerk II to Clerk III. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. -3- L ►" - 245 The City Manager then presented the 1969 budget to the Council and offered a brief explanation of the budget review schedule. Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by John Leary to adjourn the meeting. 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 10 :20 P. M. 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