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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968 09-23 CCM Regular Session FF Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center In the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota September 23, 1968 The City Council met in regular session and was called to order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :36 PO Me Roll Call: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard, Also present were: D. G. Pos s,, Paul Holmlund, Charles Van Eeckhout, Richard Schieffer, Jerry Dulgar, Thomas O' Hehir and James Lindsay, Reverend Wendell C. ShieH of Cross of Glory Lutheran Church offered the invocation, Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to approve the minutes of the September 16, 1968 meeting as submitted. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration of proposed Storm Sewer Improvement Project No. 1968 -48. 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 September 19, 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 Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -218 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVE- MENT PROTECT NO. 1968 -48 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. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration of proposed Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project No. 1968 -49. 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 September 19, 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 objection, the property owners appearing in favor of said Improvement,, member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -219 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -49 063 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 Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration of proposed Water Main Improvement Project No. 1968 -50. 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 September 19, 1968, which affidavit was examined and found satisfactory and ordered placed on file. The Mayor then called upon all property owners present to present argu- ments either for or against the proposed improvement. After hearing and consider- ing all objections, and the property owners appearing in favor of said Improve- ment, member Earl Rydberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -220 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -50 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 Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration of proposed Street Grading, Base & Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1968 -51. 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 September 19, 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 -221 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF STREET GRADING, BASE & SURFACING IMPROVEMENT PROTECT NO. 1968 -51 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. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration of proposed Curb & Gutter Improvement Project No. 1968 -52. 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 September 19, 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 Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 681"222 RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION, OF CURB & GUTTER _IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1968 -52 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 Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved Its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 687223 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING CONTRACT FORM - CONTRACT 1968 -H 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. Member Theodore Willard introduced the '',following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68+ -224 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING CONTRACT FORM - CONTRACT 1968 -I 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! 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 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE ACCOUNTS ' FOR 1967 TO HENNEPIN COUNTY TAX ROLLS 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 Howard Heck and seconded by Earl Rydberg to declare favorable the assessment hearing on Street Improvement Prcject No. 1967 -40. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, ,Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to declare f4vor'the assessment hearing on Storm Sewer Improvement Project No, 1967 -41. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, I,Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by John Leary to declare favorable the assessment hearing on Storm Sewer Improvemert Project No, 1967 -4i. Voting in fai0or were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, 'Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore 'Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to declare favorable the assessment hearing on Water Main Improvement Project No. 1968 -26. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to declare favorable the assessment hearing on Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project No. 1968 -27. 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 declare favorable the assessment hearing on Water Main Improvement Project No. 1968 -1 � 1968 -19. 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 to declare favorable the assessment hearing on Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project No, 1968 -20. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to declare favorable the assessment hearing on Grading, Base, & Surfacing Improvement Project No. 1968 -22. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to declare favorable the assessment hearing on Curb & Gutter Improvement Project No. 1968 -23. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and The odore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Earl Rydberg to declare favor- able the assessment hearing on Street Improvement Project No. 1967 -46. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to declare favorable the assessment hearing on Water Main Improvement Project No. 1968 -2. 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 declare favor- able the assessment hearing on Water Main Improvement Project No. 1968 -13. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Thedore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to declare favor - able the assessment hearing on Sanitary. Sewer Improvement Project No. 1968-14. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Lea y, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to declare favor able the assessment hearing on Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project No. 1968 -15. 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 to declare favorable the assessment hearing on Water Main Improvement Project No. 1968 -6. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to declare favor- able the assessment hearing on Water Main Improvement Project No. 1968 -8. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. -4- 869 Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by Howard Heck to declare favor- able the assessment hearing on Water Main Improvement Project No, 1968 -16. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by John Leary to declare favorable the assessment hearing on Water Main Improvement Project No. 1968 -24. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by John Leary and seconded by 'Theodore Willard to approve Public Utilities water hookups. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, Jonn Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve public utilities water revenue 88 :. 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 to approve sewer connections. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg.. Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve hazard removal. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -226 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR SANITARY INTERCEPTOR AND LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENT NO. 1967 -4 AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO'S. 1967 -16 1967 -27, 1967 -48, 1968 -14, 1968 -15, 1968 -20, AND 1968 -27 AND WATER IMPROVEMENT NO'S. 1967 -36, 1967 -49, 1968 -2, 1968 -6, 1968 -8, 1968 -13, 1968 =16, 1968 -19, 1968 -24, 1968 -26, 1968 -29, AND 1968 -31 AND STREET IMPROVEMENT NO'S. 1967 -2, 1967 -18, 1967 -25 1967 -29, 1967 -33, 1967 -37, 1967 -40, AND 1967 -46, AND GRADING, BASE & SURFACING IMPROVE - MENT NO'S. 1967 -10, 1967 -14, 1967 -50, AND 1968 -22, AND CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENT NO'S. 1967 -11, 1967 -15, 1967 -19, 1967 -51 AND 1968 -23 AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO'S. 1967 -28, 1967 -38, 1967 -41, 1967 -44 AND 1967 -52 AhU P. U. WATER HOOK -UPS AND P.U. WATER REVENUE 68 HOOKUPS AND SEWER CONNECTION AND HAZARD RE MOVAL 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 resolu- tion was declare duly passed and adopted. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Earl Rydberg to adjust the water assessment on Tract A, R.L.S. 595, Parcel 3010, Plat 89714 from $2,871.82 to $2 Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting recessed at 9 :00 P. M. and resumed at 9 :14 P. M. Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 68 -227 -5- 008 RESOLUTION DETERMINING TOTAL AMOUNTS THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN ASSESSED AGAINST CERTAIN PARCELS OF TAX FORFEITED LANDS IF SUCH PROPERTIES HAD BEEN SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENT AT THE TIME OF DETERMINATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE AMOUNTS TO BE ASSESSED IN THE MATTERS OF THE IMPROVEMENTS NAMED IN THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PREPARE AN ABSTRACT SHOWING THE DESCRIPTION OF EACH PARCEL OF LAND FORFEITED TO THE STATE FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND THE TOTAL AMOUNT THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN ASSESSED AGAINST EACH PARCEL IF IT HAD BEEN SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENT, AND DIRECTING SAID CITY CLERK TO CERTIFY THE SAME TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 394, LM!VS OF MINNESOTA, 1941 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Theodore Willard, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following votE:a,... 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 -228 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 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, City Manager and staff then discussed the formulation of a policy concerning the restoration of boulevards after public improvement projects have been completed. h otion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to direct the City Engineer to prepare a proposed policy and implementation plan Of improving street boulevards following public improvement projects; the policy to be retroactive to certain 1968 projects with notice to be mailed to subject properties:. Voting in favor am: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Councilman Willard then reported on the work of the Solid Waste Disposal Committee of the Metro Section of the League of Minnesota Munici- palities. Motion by Theodore Willard and seconded by Howard Heck to reconvene the 1969 budget hearing. 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 Earl Rydberg to adjourn the meeting. 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 adjourned at •46 P. M. leflE Mayor -6- 963