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,
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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
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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 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
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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.
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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.
Clerk ayor
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