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Home My WebLink About1968 11-18 CCM Special Session 9 Minutes of the Proceedings of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center In the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota November 18, 1968 The City Council met in special session and was called to'order by Mayor Philip Cohen at 7 :38 P. M. Roll Call: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Also present were: D. G. Poss, Paul Holmlund, Charles Van Eeckhout, Richard Schieffer, Jerry Dulgar, Thomas O'Hehir and jean Murphey. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to approve the minutes of the November 12, 1968 meeting as amended. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. Theodore Willard left the meeting at 7 :41 P. M. Member Earl Rydberg introduced the following resolution and moved its ct' adoption: M M RESOLUTION NO. 68 -249 V 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 thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg and Howard Heck; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Theodore Willard returned to the meeting at 7 :44 P. M. Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption RESOLUTION NO. 68 -250 RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE BROOKLYN CENTER POST FOR BOND ISSUE COVERAGE 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 zlVillard; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement with Moen and Penttila, Certified Public Auditors, for auditing various City funds for the year ending December 31, 1968. 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 Theodore Willard to approve the investment made by the Fire Relief Association as set forth in a letter from the association dated November 14, 1968. 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 Howard Heck to approve the invest- ment made by the Fire Relief Association as set forth in a letter from the associa- tion dated November 16, 1968. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard, Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. -1- The (Council and City Manager then discussed the provisions of a proposed lease and sale agreement regarding the impending sale of the Brooklyn Center Libr ry to the Hennepin County Library System. The Council next considered Application No. 68018 submitted by Glad and Miller Construction Company requesting rezoning. The City Manager re- viewed the lication and stated that as he had reported to the Council on November 1� 1968, circumstances had not permitted him to complete arrange- ments to provide necessary data which the City Council would require in order to make a f 'ir decision and, therefore, at the direction of the Council, he had drafted a resolution deferring action on this application for a reasonable time to permit securing the data. Attorney Karl Herman representing Glad and Miller Construction Company discussed t1ke application with the Council and directed questions to the City Manager. Members of the City Council stated their reluctance to render a decision in he matter in the absence of relevent information. pon conferring with his clients, Mr. Herman stated the applicant did not concur in a further deferral of the matter and stated he wished the record to reflect that his clients did not originally stipulate to an indefinite extension of the matter, but rather to a specific: 90 day deferral. �,•� Member Theodore Willard introduced the following resolution and moved its adoptions V RESOLUTION NO. 68 -251 V RESOLUTION DEFERRING ACTION ON APPLICATION NO. 68018 NOVi MBER 7 1968 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The motion f r the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member How rd 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 ouncil next considered Application No. 68054 submitted by Brooklyn Center Deve opment Company requesting rezoning from I -1 to R -5. The City Manager reviewed the application for the Council. Mr. Carl Lien representing Brooklyn Center Development Company discussed the application with the Council. Mr. Robert Clayson representing School District #286 discussed the application n the context of school capacities. . Moti n by Theodore Willard and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve Application No. 68054 in that the rezoning would be consistent with the comp re- hens ive plan for the City as adopted by the City Council. 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 Howard Heck to declare a first reading on the following ordinance: AN O INANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 BY THE DELETION OF CERT PROPERTY FROM SECTION 35 -1200 AND THE ADDITION OF Tf Z SAME PROPERTY IQ SECTION 35 -1140 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 :26 P. M. and resumed at 9 :45 P. M. The Council next ggnsidered Application No. 68060 submitted by Lee ,Berg requestig special use permission to maintain rental trailers. The City Manager reviewed the application for the Council. -2- l _r Mr. (Berg discussed the application with the Council. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by john Leary to approve Applica- tion No. 68060 with the following conditions and stipulations: 1. Any signs related to the trailer rental shall conform to the provisions of the proposed sign ordinance; 2. The special use permit shall be reviewed at the end of one year to consider the effect of the rental activity on the station site; 3. Parking of trailers shall be confined to the west and north sides of the lot; 4. The maximum number of trailers on the lot shall be limited to eight (8); Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. c±+ TheICouncil next considered Application No. 68063 submitted by C^ Mildred Grosser] requesting approval of a preliminary plat. The City Manager M reviewed the application for the Council. U V Mrs. Mildred Grosser, the applicant, discussed the application with the Councill Several residents of the area were present and offered comments and opinions on the application to the Council. Motion by john Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to table Application No. 168063 until November 25, 1968 to give the Council an oppor- tunity to make an on -site inspection of the subject property. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, john Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Vgtingl against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Pouncil next considered Application No. 68064 submitted by Bar -Ett Construction Company requesting site and building plan approval for an apart- ment development. The City Manager reviewed the application for the Council. Mr. Zollie Baratz, the applicant, discussed the application with the Council. Motion by john Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to approve Application No. 1 ',68064 with the following conditions and stipulations: 1. Utility and drainage plans shall be submitted for approval of the City Engineer; 2. Building plans are subject to the approval of the Building Inspector with respect to applicable building codes; 30 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 site improvements shown on the approved plans; 4. The property shall be combined into a single parcel either by platting or by Registered hand Survey; 5. The drive at the southwest corner shall be omitted, pro - h biting access to 70th Avenue; 6. The plan shall be revised with the drive across the front of the building to be deleted; 7. The p4ns shall be revised to provide a drive at the rear of the building to connect the parking areas #0 to provide fort servicing the building with these revis#W $V be approved by the City staff; -3- 8, Landscaping plans shall be submitted and approved by the City Council before certificates of occupancy will be issued for the building. Voting in favor were Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. I The Council next considered an amendment to Application No. 68048 submitted by Darrell Farr for Dr. Mattison requesting site and building plan approval. The City Manager reviewed the amendment for the Council and stated that the amendment was an improvement in the site layout. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Earl Rydberg to approve the amended plans a s submitted. 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 -252 M RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION OF DICKINSON LINES, INC. BUS ROUTES IN BROOKLYN CENTER AND ENDORSING THE CONCEPT V OF A CROSSTOWN BUS ROUTE U 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 following licenses: Garba a !and Rubbish Haulina License Twin City Garbage Disposal 5612 Corvallis Ave. No. Heating License R.W. Doyle Heating Co. 3418 - 31st Ave. So. Non- peri'Shable Food Vending Machine License Crystal Clear Ice Co. 6245 Osseo Road United Brooklyn Methodist Church 7200 Osseo Road 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 waive the license fee and grant a Christmas tree sales license for the Y's Men's Club Christmas tree sale lot at Xerxes and 56th Avenue North. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were none. qne. Motion carried unanimously. The City 'Manager and the Public Works Director then reported to the Council on the condition of certain motor vehicles operated by the Public Utilities Department and the necessity of replacing some of those vehicles. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Theodore Willard to authorize replacement of Public Utilities Department Vehicles No. 623 and 639 in like size and to acquire one new pick -up truck. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl ! Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. I - �`M'.. 2��l Motion by Earl Rydberg and seconded by Howard Heck to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement with Midwest Planners for consulting s 'e rvices in conjunction with Application No. 68018. Voting in favor were: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Earl Rydberg, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard. Voting against were: none. Motion carried unanimously. The Council then discussed possible alternatives in hiring of an architect for the design of the Civic Center complex. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Theodore Willard 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 11 :54 P. M. Jerk Mayor M C.7 t.3 -5-