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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
NOVEMBER 10 1986
7:00 p.m.
1. Call to order
2 Roll Call
3 Invocation
4. Open Forum
5. Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed with an
asterisk are considered to be routine by the City Council
and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember
so requests, in which event the item will be removed from
the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on
the agenda.
6. Approval of Minutes:
a. October 27, 1986 - Regular Session
b. November 4, 1986 - Special Session
7. Mayoral Appointment:
a. River Ridge Park /Comprehensive Plan Ad Hoc Committee
8. Proclamation Declaring November 18 1986 as Mayors' D -Da y
in the War on Drugs
y
9. Risk Management Audit Proposals
10. Resolutions:
*a. Approving Private Sale of One Parcel of Land on
Appraisal List No. 11 553 -A"
-This is a small unbuildable parcel of property in the
Northport School area. This property would be sold to
an adjacent property owner.
b. Requesting the Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources to Control the Wild Goose Population in
Central Park
*c. Approving Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement
for Bids for One (1) Fire Engine /Pumper
-This item was approved in the 1987 Fire Department
Budget.
*d. Amending the 1986 General Fund Budget
-This item would approve the purchase of safety
equipment for the Police Department.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2 November 10, 1986
*e. Approving the Purchase of a Replacement Truck and
Amending the 1986 General Fund Budget
-This item would approve the purchase of a truck to
replace one that was destroyed in an accident
f. Authorizing the Brooklyn Center Volunteer Fire
Department to Use a Certain House in the City of
Brooklyn Center for Training Purposes
g. Amending the 1986 General Fund Budget and Amending
Resolution No. 86 -180 Regarding Repair of the Heating
System at the City Garage
11. Planning Commission Item: (7 :15 p.m.)
a. Planning Commission Application No. 86039 submitted by
Fred A. Reed requesting preliminary plat approval to
subdivide into two lots the land at the southwest
corner of 55th Avenue North and Lyndale Avenue North
(5451 Lyndale Avenue North). This item was recommended
for approval by the Planning Commission at its October
30, 1986 meeting.
1. Final Plat - Fred A. Reed Addition
12. Ordinance: (7:30 p.m.)
a. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 Regarding Liquor
License Fees
-This item will delete all references to liquor license
fees from Chapter 23. This item was first read on
October 13, 1986, published in the City's official
newspaper on October 23, 1986 and is offered this
evening for a second reading.
1. Resolution Establishing a Schedule for Liquor
License Fees
13. Discussion Items:
a. Recommendation from Park & Recreation Commission to
flood skating rink at Freeway Park
b. Agreement for the Disposition of the Duoos Brothers
American Legion Post No. 630 Liquor License Case
*14. Licenses
15. Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 27, 1986
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order
by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and
Rich Theis. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, Director of Public
Works Sy Knapp, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning &
Inspection Ron Warren, City, Attorney Richard Schieffer, HRA Coordinator Brad
Hoffman, Personnel Coordinator Geralyn Barone, and Administrative Aid Patti
Page.
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Pastor Robert Cilke of Brookdale Christian Center.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Nyquist noted the Council had not received any requests to use the Open
Forum session this evening. He inquired if there was anyone, present in the
audience who wished to address the Council. There being none, he continued with
the regular agenda items.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Nyquist inquired. if any Councilmembers requested any items removed from
the Consent Agenda. No requests were made.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OCTOBER 13 1986 - REGULAR SESSION
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of October 13, 1986 as
submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENT PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
There was a motion b Councilmember Scott
and seconded econded b Councilmember Y
C cilmemb
er Haw
es to
appoint nt Donald
J
PP Kreftin to
the
g Park and Recreation Commission. The motion
passed unanimously.
FINAL PLAT - D L LARSON ADDITION (57TH & EMERSON AVENUES NORTH)
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve the final plat for D.L. Larson Addition. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -176
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR YEAR XI AND TO HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR A
CONSIDERATION AS PART OF THE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974,
AS AMENDED
The motion - for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously.
LICENSES
There was 'a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve the following list of licenses:
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE
Domestic Heating 9110 Grand Avenue S.
Gilbert Mechanical Contractors 3012 Clinton Avenue S.
Hoov -Aire, Inc. 2916 Nevada Avenue N.
J. K. Heating 2050 White Bear Avenue
RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE
Initial:
John A. Dotray 5642 Emerson Avenue N.
Timothy M. Pfingsten 6706 Grimes Avenue N.
Creed Carson 4201 Lakeside Ave. N., 214
Lynne King 4201 Lakeside Ave. N., 215
Don Benson 5611 Lyndale Avenue N.
Vinay K. Garg 3019 Nash Road
Stu Tufford 7165 Unity Avenue N.
David Heley 4207 63rd Avenue N.
David Heley 4219 63rd Avenue N.
Renewal:
Gale W. Pierce 5960 Brooklyn Blvd.
Robert Lindblom 5538 Colfax Avenue N.
James & Wanda Storie 5339 Emerson Avenue N.
Donald & Cora Noonan 3800 France Place
Daniel Kitchin 5601 Logan Avenue N.
Delores Hanson 7210 Perry Court E.
Delbert Bruce 4741 Twin Lake Avenue
Mrs. Paul Enge 4748 Twin Lake Avenue
Matthew & Kelly Guzik 7009 Unity Avenue N.
SPECIAL FOOD HANDLING LICENSE
Dave's Fruit Baskets 840 S. Lake Street
The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED)
The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Agreement with the Minnesota
Department of Transportation for Replacement of Storm Sewer through the
Centerbrook Golf Course (Improvement Project No. 1985 -23, Phase III). He went
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on to briefly review the memorandum and resolution prepared for this item.
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -177
Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. 63748 WITH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Gene Lhotka, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager presented a Resolution Approving Supplemental Agreement to
Contract 1986 -C, Providing for Replacement of Storm Sewer through the
Centerbrook Golf Course. He stated this item was related to the previous
resolution. Councilmember Theis inquired where the funding for this project was
coming from. The City Manager stated it was coming from the Local State Aid
Fund.
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -178
Member ,Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:`
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT 1986 -C PROVIDING FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A STORM SEWER IN THE CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager presented a Resolution Recognizing the Achievement of Richard
Foell. He stated that Mr. Foell "has swam 500 miles at the community center.
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -179
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENT OF RICHARD FOELL
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Rich Theis, and the motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
JOINT MEETING WITH BROOKLYN CENTER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 286
The City Manager stated the school district would like to hold its joint meeting
with the City Council on November 17. There was a general consensus that the
Council would meet with Brooklyn Center School District No. 286 on November 17,
1986 at 7:00 p.m. The City Manager stated that the Council should contact him
if they had any items they wished placed on the agenda.
REQUEST FOR RISK MANAGEMENT AUDIT
The City Manager stated that the Risk Management Audit would give the City an
overall review of the City's insurance coverage. The Director of Finance stated that the City has never had an independent audit done of the City's Risk
Management Program. He noted that this audit would point out weaknesses in the
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City's current program. Councilmember Hawes inquired if it would be possible
that the City's premiums would go down. The Director of Finance stated that the
City's premiums could go down due to changes in deductibles or by negotiating
with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for lower premiums.
Councilmember Hawes inquired if it would be possible for the premiums to rise in
cost. The Director of Finance responded negatively. The Director of Finance
briefly reviewed the different options and the costs noted for these options.
He stated that he would like to negotiate with the company for a formal written
audit report in conjunction with option No. 3. The Director of Finance stated
that the funding for this audit could come from the umbrella coverage account
since umbrella coverage has never been obtained for the City. Councilmember
Scott inquired when the City Council would receive the first report. The
Director of Finance stated that if the consulting firm was hired now, the
Council should have the first report by the end of January, 1987. He added that
he would like to ask the firm for a new proposal but would not do so if the
Council were not interested.
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Scott
to authorize the Director of Finance to obtain new proposals regarding a Risk
Management Audit.
REPORT ON STATUS OF PARK BOND PROJECTS
The City Manager briefly reviewed the memorandum which had been prepared for
this agenda item. He stated that 90% of the improvements have been installed
with some minor modifications. Councilmember Theis stated that he had some
questions regarding the baseball field lights that had been proposed. The City
Manager stated that he would gather the information on baseball lights and
contact Councilmember Theis at a later date.
CONTINUING NEED FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION
The City Manager presented this agenda item and stated that if any
Councilmembers had any suggestions or additions to this report they should
contact him. Councilmember Theis inquired if there would be a need to change
the rental dwelling license fee if energy inspections were done. The City
Manager stated that additional fees would be added for energy inspections.
The Planner, Gary Shallcross, entered the meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Councilmember Hawes inquired if a report has ever been completed on the solar
project that was handled by the Housing Commission. The City Manager stated
that he was not sure if a report had been completed on the solar project and
that he would check into it.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 86023 SUBMITTED BY BROOKLYN CENTER BAPTIST
CHURCH REQUESTING AMENDED APPROVAL OF THE SITE AND BUILDING PLANS AND SPECIAL
USE PERMIT FOR A GYMNASIUM ADDITION TO THE BROOKLYN CENTER BAPTIST CHURCH AT
5840 HUMBOLDT AVENUE NORTH
The City Manager stated that this amendment would allow a rock face concrete
block exterior rather than the brick exterior originally proposed. He added
that the item was recommended for denial by the Planning Commission at its
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October 16, 1986 meeting. The Director of Planning & Inspection referred the
Council to pages one through three of the October 16, 1986 Planning Commission
minutes and the attached informational sheet attached with those minutes. He
proceeded to review the application and noted that original approval had been
given on June 23, 1986. He stated that the church has taken bids on the project
and that the bids have been quite high due to the cost of brick exterior. He
stated that the architect is proposing a rock face block to hold the cost down.
He went on to explain the City's policy on consistency for exterior treatments
for building additions. He noted that some flexibility exists when the original
exterior treatment is impossible to match. He stated that two motions had been
made at the October 16, 1986 Planning Commission meeting, and that the
Commission was divided on both motions. The first motion was to recommend
approval of the amendment and it failed with a three to four vote. The second
motion was to recommend denial because of inconsistency and the motion passed by
a four to three vote. He added that a public hearing has been scheduled for
this evening's meeting and notices have been sent.
Councilmember Lhotka stated that in reviewing the examples that the Planning
Department prepared for the meeting, he wondered how Brooklyn Christian Center
had been approved for the rock face exterior. The Director of Planning &
Inspection stated that the existing church at that time had two distinct types
of brick already on the building, and the decision was made to allow the rock
face concrete block as opposed to a third type of brick face. He also noted
that this addition was not connecting two buildings.
Mayor Nyquist inquired of the City Attorney if the City Council has the
authority to dictate exterior treatments. The City Attorney stated that the
ordinances do not set any standards or give authority to the Council to dictate
the type of exterior treatments, but sufficient language is contained in the
ordinances to allow Council to place conditions on approval regarding exterior
treatments. He stated that the Council will have to make a judgment as to
whether there is sufficient public interest in maintaining the consistency
policy within the community.
Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Planning
Commission Application No. 86023 submitted by Brooklyn Center Baptist Church.
Councilmember Theis asked for an explanation of the difference between rock face
concrete block and brick exterior. Mayor Nyquist recognized Al Graser, Chairman
of the Building Committee, who stated that rock face concrete block is basically
a concrete texturized block which would be painted to match the existing brick
work. He stated that the proposal for rock face concrete would save the church
approximately $19,000. Councilmember Theis asked how often the block would have
to be painted to maintain the same color. Mr. Graser stated it would have to be
painted every 10 to 15 years. Councilmember Theis inquired if the cost for
maintenance over the years could be justified as compared to the cost of the
brick face. Mr. Graser stated that the architect has stated that the
maintenance cost would not be that high.
Mayor Nyquist then recognized Dale Lindberg, Brooklyn Center Baptist Church
moderator, who stated that the church will most likely have to do without a
kitchen, showers, carpeting and other things that possibly, could be added later
in order to put the brick face on the addition.
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There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka
to close the public hearing on Planning Commission Application No. 86023.
Councilmember Lhotka stated that he understands the church's financial position,
but is not happy about putting decorative block in a residential area. Mayor
Nyquist stated that he has a problem with the Council dictating the type of
exterior. Councilmember Theis inquired if the Council could set conditions for
keeping the block maintained and the color matching the brick. The City Manager
stated that the present maintenance code only affects residential areas, and
that there are no aesthetic ordinances to dictate the color. There was a brief
review of the plans for the addition.
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka to deny the amendment for Planning
Commission Application No. 86023. The motion failed due to the lack of a
second
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Mayor Nyquist to
approve the
pp amendment for Planning Commission Application No. 86023 submitted by
Brooklyn Center Baptist Church.
Councilmember Theis stated that this is a very difficult decision for him
because he was not sure what would be right for the community and the church.
Councilmember Hawes inquired if it would be possible to table this item for two
weeks to have the time to look at the other buildings and make some comparisons.
Mayor Nyquist inquired how this action would affect the church. The Director of
Planning &Inspection stated that the Planning Department has issued permits for
the footings and that the only decision left to be made was the 'outside
treatment of the building. He added that the church has agreed to abide by the
Council's decision. Mr. Graser stated that the church would prefer a decision
this evening, even if it is an adverse decision.
Councilmember Scott stated that she did not believe the Council could deny the
church this amendment when the Council has allowed the same type of amendment to
someone else
Upon vote being taken on the foregoing motion, the following voted in favor
thereof: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott and Theis; and the following voted
against: Councilmember Hawes and Lhotka. The motion passed.
RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED)
The City Manager presented a Resolution Amending the 1986 General Fund Budget
and Approving Repair of the Heating System at the City Maintenance Garage. He
stated that staff is requesting the Council to approve $5,000 funding for
emergency repairs to the heating system at the garage.
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -180
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1986, GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND APPROVING REPAIR OF THE
HEATING SYSTEM AT THE CITY MAINTENANCE GARAGE
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City
Council adjourned at 8 :13 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
SPECIAL SESSION
NOVEMBER 4, 1986
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special session as an election canvass
board and was called to order by Mayor Dean Nyquist at 10:59 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Dean Nyquist, Councilmembers Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and
Rich Theis. Also present were City Manager Gerald Splinter, City Clerk Darlene
Weeks, Clerk III Dolores Narey, Clerk II Jeanne Milton, and Administrative Aid
Patti Page.
CANVASS OF ELECTION RETURNS
The Brooklyn Center City Council proceeded to canvass the City election returns
at the various City precincts, reporting ballots cast in the City of Brooklyn
Center contest as follows:
Office of City Councilmember Ballot Count
Celia Scott 3,163
Write -ins Councilmember 4
Charter Amendment
Yes Votes 5,186
No Votes 2,698
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -181
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION REGARDING CANVASS OF NOVEMBER 4, 1986 CITY ELECTION
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis
to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center
City Council adjourned at 11:01 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City A , Y Manager
FROM: Ronald A. Warren, Director of Planning and Inspection1-c w `
DATE: November 6, 1986
SUBJECT: River Ridge Park /Comprehensive Plan Ad Hoc Committee
At your direction I have contacted a number of people regarding their interest in
serving on the River Ridge Park /Comprehensive Plan Ad Hoc Committee. Direction was
given to seek current and former Park and Recreation Commission and Planning
Commission members to serve on the committee. The following have expressed
interest in serving and are recommended for appointment:
1. Bud Sorenson (current Park & Recreation Commission member)
6901 Toldeo Avenue North
2. Dawn Kiefer (former Park & Recreation Commission member)
6218 Kyle Avenue North
3. Wallace Bernards (current Planning Commission member)
5540 Bryant Avenue North
4. Mary Simmons (former Planning Commission member)
5530 Camden Avenue North
5. George Lucht (current Planning Commission member)
5105 Brooklyn Boulevard
It is also recommended that George Lucht serve as committee chairman, and that
Councilmember Bill Hawes be Council liaison to the group. You and I will serve as
staff to the committee.
PROCLAMATION
MAYORS' D -DAY IN THE WAR ON DRUGS
WHEREAS, drug abuse has grown to such an extent that it now
threatens the progress, the quality of life, and the
very security of this great nation; and
WHEREAS, the national war on drugs must be fought on all levels,
on all fronts, and the battle in our cities will be a
critical one because it is in our cities that the
demand for illegal drugs must be halted; and
WHEREAS, a successful counter- attack on drugs will require the
active support of all of the citizens of our cities;
and
WHEREAS, the United States Conference of Mayors has declared
Tuesday, November 18, 1986 MAYORS' D -DAY IN THE WAR ON
DRUGS and has called upon all mayors to join that day
in a national mobilization that will raise all
citizens' awareness of the threat posed by illegal
drugs
NOW, THEREFORE, I, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, State
of Minnesota, proclaim Tuesday, November 18, 1986 MAYORS' -D -DAY
IN THE WAR ON DRUGS and call upon all citizens of our City to
participate to our goal a drug -free City and a drug -free
America.
Date Mayor
Seal
Attest
Clerk
AMONG THE ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN PLANNED OR UNDERTAKEN
FOR MAYORS' D-DAY IN THE WAR ON DRUGS:
o The Mayor of Danbury, CT's extensive plans for O -Day include
a meeting with religious leaders addressing assemblies at
all of the schools and giving each student a good citizenship
award, police department activities, and a rally at which
"Say No" balloons will be launched.
o Nashua, NH plans a noontime symposium which will include a
panel discussion by members of the medical community, the
police department, community health organizations, industrial
employee relations offices, the schools and the Nashua Youth
Council. The symposium will assess the problems of substance
abuse in Nashua and explore.ways of enhancing local preven-
tion and treatment programs.
o In Houston, TX the Mayor and each member of the City Council
will appoint a young person from his or her district to
participate in a November 18 Youth City Council Meeting that
will deal with the issue of drug abuse on November 18. The
Mayor will appoint a young person to her office as well.
o The Mayor of Little Rock, AR plans a press conference to
announce 0 -Day and the return of two police officers from Los"
Angeles who have completed training for the DARE (Drug Abuse
Resistance Education) program. The officers will implement
the DARE program in Little Rock's 18 elementary schools.
o In conjunction with O -Day, Tacoma, WA plans to establish a
youth task force, with representatives of all 21 high
schools, to deal with the issue of drugs.
o The Mayor of Hawthorne, CA plans a prayer breakfast for D -Day
which will include school officials, PTA presidents, judges,
the Chamber of Commerce, ministers from 26 churches and
others. There will be presentations by the police depart-
ment, the chemical dependency center at the local medical
center, and a treatment facility for young people.
o The City of El Cajon, CA will issue a bumper sticker, "El
Cajon Says No on Drugs," for all public vehicles; these will
also be made, available to the public.
o In conjunction with D -Day the Mayor of Huntington, WV plans
to establish a committee against drug abuse that will include'
community leaders with whom young people can identify. They
will be asked to do public service announcements. The City
will fly its "Just Say No" flag on D -Day.
o The Mayor of Biloxi, MS will present his city's proclamation
at a city hall ceremony.
Please let us know what your city is planning for D -Day.
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I MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Paul W. Holmlund, Director of Finance
DATE: November 4, 1986
SUBJECT: RISK MANAGEME C SERVICES PROPOSAL
At the October 20th meeting, the City Council discussed a; proposal for risk
management consulting services from American Risk Services, Inc.. This was
a proposal that originally was requested by me and submitted by American
Risk in 1985. The Council responded favorably to the proposal and author-
ized us to request an up -dated proposal that would provide the City a choice'
between (1) a Risk Management Audit and (2) Continuing Counsel Service which
would include a risk management audit.
I requested the new proposals and received them yesterday. I have attached
them to this memorandum. The two proposals are summarized as follows:
(1) RISK MANAGEMENT AUDIT The consultant would identify and quantify
the City's risks and analyze our current risk management /insurance
program. The consultant would accomplish this by:
- examining our list of properties and appraisals
- analyze values and types of past losses for five years
- examining insurance and other contracts
- touring our key facilities
meeting with our key personnel
The consultant would then present us with a formal report out-
lining their findings and recommendations. The report will contain
comments and recommendations to enhance our risk management program.
The cost for this service would be $9,300.
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Memorandum to Gerald G. Splinter
November 4, 1986
Page Two
(2) CONTINUING COUNSEL SERVICE This service mould include everything
contained in Option (1) plus:
specifications and remarketing
twelve months of continuing counsel service to the City. These
services would include:
develop a claims management system
- represent the City at administrative hearings
- assist in developing a risk management information system
coordinate loss prevention activities
- assist, on a day --to -day basis, in managing risk management
and insurance programs.
The cost for this service would be $15,000.
It is my recommendation that we ask the City Council to accept the proposal
for the risk management audit (Option (1)).. I believe the appropriate, action
for the City Council would be to adopt a motion to "Accept the proposal of
American Risk Services, Inc. to provide a risk management audit at a cost of
$9,300 to be paid from the Unallocated Departmental Expenses Insurance
appropriation.
Respectfully submitted,
I 6AJAW�
Paul W. Holmlund
PWH:ps
Enclosure
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Risk Management
Consultants
M4 American Risk SeI V1Ce Northwest Business Campus
Services, Inc. 3033 Campus Drive
Suite A 418
Minneapolis, MN 55441 -2620
(612) 559 -7300
October 30, 1986
Mr. Paul W. Holmlund
Director of Finance
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430
SUBJECT: Proposal for Risk Management Consulting Professional Services
Dear Mr. Holmlund:
American Risk Services, Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal for risk
management consulting services. We are not affiliated or aligned with any
agent, insurance company or provider; consequently, we can assess Brooklyn
Center's program objectively and represent you in an unbiased manner. We
propose to provide Continuing Counsel Services.
CONTINUING COUNSEL SERVICE
Risk management services can be provided on an ongoing basis. Our Continuing
Counsel Service provides for a Risk Management Audit as well as other
specialized services, as needed (e.g., Specifications and Remarketing).
Clients who want to supplement their own internal expertise can .benefit
greatly from the continuing services of our staff. The following is a
representative list of services provided to our Continuing Counsel Service
clients:
o Risk Management g t Audit
o Specifications and Remarketing
o Develop a List of Service Requirements. Negotiate a Fee- for- Service
Contract for Agent
o Develop a Claims Management System
o Represent Clients at Administrative Hearings
o Assist in Developing,a Risk Management Information System
0 Coordinate Loss Prevention Activities
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American Risk Services, Inc.
Mr. Paul W. Holmlund -2- October 30, 1986
City of Brooklyn Center
Our professional staff will assist you in managing your risk management and
insurance programs on a day -to -day, as needed basis.
RISK MANAGEMENT AUDIT
A. Objective
The goal of risk management is the preservation, of the assets and
stability of the entity which can become impaired by a number of
physical perils as well as by legal- liabilities. Our risk
management audit includes identifying and quantifying the risks of
the City, as well as analyses of and recommendations of your
current risk management /insurance program; Upon completion of the
audit, your program can be fine -tuned to respond predictably to
losses. In addition, you will be more knowledgeable of the risk
management /insurance function, and specifically how to best finance
the risks and how to most efficiently utilize the services of your
insurance agent and carriers.
B. Scope and Methodology
Identification Every entity is exposed to potential losses which
can adversely affect its financial strength and stability. Some of
the exposures are obvious, such as fire, wind and hail damage to
buildings, and employee injuries and liability. However, less
obvious exposures can have a devastating effect on your financial
status. Identifying the exposures is a key phase, albeit a
difficult process because of the multitude of risk potentials.
No single identification method will cause all exposures to
surface; therefore, we rely on several methods. Our audit process
begins with you and our consultants completing a questionnaire,
which has a two -fold purpose. First, it provides us with an
overview of the City, and second, it prompts meaningful dialogue,
which serves to bring other exposures to the surface.
Other exposures can be derived from:
list of properties and appraisals
values and types of past losses for five years
- financial statements
insurance policies and endorsements
- other contracts (e.g. , purchase order, leases, and other
agreements)
- service flow diagrams
- touring your key facility
- meeting with your key personnel'
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American Risk Services, Inc.
Mr. Paul W. Hoimlund -3- October 30, 1986
City of Brooklyn Center
Quantifying the Risk Once the risks have been identified, we
would proceed to estimate the potential losses associated with
those risks. We will estimate the projected frequency and severity
of losses based upon historical experience as well as incorporating
subjective factors that will affect future claims experience.
These subjective factors include changes in your operation and
long -range planning goals. From the statistical measurements we
will quantify and investigate various funding methods, including
self - funding possibilities, and the reasonableness of deductibles.
Evaluation This phase involves an evaluation of the methods you
are currently using to treat your risks, to which we will comment
and provide recommendations for change if appropriate. Initially,,
we will address those risks which are currently untreated which may
not have been considered a risk prior to the identification phase.
For each risk we will review your current risk treatment and risk
financing techniques. Risk treatment encompasses avoidance,
control, transfer and contingency planning. Important issues
include:
• Is the City engaging in activities for which the risk
outweighs the municipal service benefits?
• Is the degree of loss control adequate? Can it be improved?
• Are emergency or disaster recovery plans in effect if
buildings or equipment are damaged?
• Is the City prepared for the loss of key personnel?
• Can the activity be modified to minimize the risk?
• Can the risk be transferred, via a hold - harmless agreement?
For those risks which cannot be treated appropriately with
avoidance, control, or transfer strategies, risk financing will be
considered. Risk financing involves retentions - (funded and
unfunded) and insurance (deductibles, excess, cash flow ,plans,
etc.) Salient issues are:
• Would retentions or higher_ deductibles be cost effective?
• Are existing policy limits adequate or excessive?
• Are claims being handled effectively?
• Is the City taking full advantage of risk financing plans
which provide cash flow benefits?
American Risk Services, Inc.
Mr. Paul W. Holmlund -4- October 30, 1986
City of Brooklyn Center
o Do the insurance policies contain any gaps or overlaps?
o Are there any deficiencies in the policy language?
• Are the classification codes for rating purposes accurate?
• Is the agent /insurer providing adequate service?
• Are the Workers' Compensation classification rating codes
accurate?
For each risk we will develop the best treatment, considering the
financial position and the risk attitudes of the City.
Report As a result of our study, we will author a report
outlining our findings and recommendations. Initially, we will
author a preliminary draft that we will review with you. From
these- discussions, we will generate and provide you with one
unbound original and two bound copies of the final report. The
report will contain comments and recommendations to enhance your
Risk Management program. Analysis of financing alternatives will
be provided in the report as well as the computation of costs, cash
flow plans and present value calculations for various funding
alternatives. The results will be presented in a,clear, meaningful
manner to facilitate your decision process.
We are committed to quality service. Each report undergoes several
revisions, and is subjected to peer review before being presented
to you. During the project, we will assist you in implementing our
recommendations either directly or indirectly with your agent
and /or carriers.
C. Benefits
Selected benefits you can expect are:
• You will be more aware of the overall operations of the City
and the risk inherent in the municipal area.
• You will be more familiar with alternative funding mechanisms
and statistical measuring procedures.
• You will be better equipped to utilize the services of your
agent and carriers.
• You will better a good understanding of the workings of the
insurance marketplace.
American Risk Services, Inc.
Mr. Paul W. Holmlund -5- October 30, 1986
City of Brooklyn Center
SPECIFICATIONS AND REMARKE
American Risk Services will, if necessary, design an insurance program
and develop specifications as a product of information gained from the
Risk Management Audit and discussions with you concerning the City's
status and plans.
The written specifications will detail the required insurance program in
a form understandable to the insurance community. The specifications
will cause the agents /brokers and carriers to provide options such as
coverage, deductibles, retention limits and services. Each bidder/
carrier will be required to provide specimen policies for our review.
Agent /broker bids will be ranked for policy provisions, policy costs,
insurance services, and the insurer's financial _status. Analysis of
this information, in conjunction with the agent /broker's presentation of
the program, will result in a recommendation to you.
SCHEDULE
If you choose this service, we suggest the engagement begin as soon as
possible to allow us to assist you in your renewal process to provide as much
benefit as possilbe to your anniversary date (January 1) requirements.
FEE
The following service option has been developed as a result of information
provided to us.
Continuing Counsel Service (Includes Audit Report)
$1,250 per month for 12 consecutive months $ 15,000
American Risk Services' clients have benefited substantially from our
services. The financial implications due directly to our audit procedures
were in the specific areas of comparisons of funding arrangements, claims
handling, specifications and loss treatment activities.
Thank you for your interest. We would be pleased to have the opportunity to
serve the City of Brooklyn Center.
Respectfully, submitted,
AMETIT/-.C-Flaten RISK SERVICES, INC.
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President
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Risk Management
Consultants
American Risk S Northwest Business Campus
Services, Inc. 3033 Campus Drive
Suite A 418
Minneapolis, MN 55441 -2620
(612) 559 -7300
October 31, 1986
Mr. Paul W. Holmlund
Director of Finance
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430
SUBJECT: Proposal for Risk Management Consulting Professional Services
Dear Mr. Holmlund:
American Risk Services, Inc. is pleased to submit this proposal for risk
management services. We are --not affiliated or aligned with any agent,
insurance company or provider; consequently, we can assess Brooklyn Center's
program objectively and represent you in an unbiased manner. In accordance
with your request we are providing a quotation for a Risk Management Audit, to
review your program for appropriateness and adequacy.
I. Risk Management Audit
A. Objective
The goal of risk management is the preservation of the assets and
stability of the entity, which can become impaired by a number of
physical perils as well as by legal liabilities. Our risk
management audit includes identifying and quantifying the risks of
the City, as well as analyses of and recommendations to your current
risk management/ insurance program. Upon completion of the audit,
your program can be fine -tuned to respond predictably to losses. In
addition, you will be more knowledgeable of the risk management/
insurance function, and specifically how to best finance the risks
and how to most efficiently utilize the services of your insurance
agent and carriers.
American Risk Services, Inc.
Mr. Paul W. Holmlund -2- October 31, 1986
City of Brooklyn Center
B. Scope and Methodology
Identification Every entity is exposed to potential losses which
can adversely affect, its strength and .stability. Some of the
exposures are obvious, such as fire, wind, and hail damage to
buildings, and employee injuries and liability. However, less
obvious exposures can have a devastating effect on your financial
status. Identifying the exposures is a key phase, albeit a
difficult process because of the multitude of risk potentials.
No single identification method will cause all exposures to surface;
therefore, we rely on several methods. Our audit process begins
with you and our consultants completing a questionnaire, which has a
two -fold purpose. First, it provides us with an overview of the
City, and second, it prompts meaningful dialogue, which serves to
bring other exposures to the surface.
Other exposures can be derived from:
o list of properties and appraisals
o values and types of past losses for five years
o financial statements
o insurance policies with endorsements
0 other contracts (i.e. purchase order, leases and other
agreements)
o service flow diagrams
o touring your key facility
o meeting with your key personnel
Quantifying the Risk Once the risks have been identified, we would
proceed to estimate the potential losses associated with those
risks. We will estimate the projected frequency and severity of
losses based upon historical experience as well as incorporating
subjective factors that will affect future claims experience. These
subjective factors include changes in your operation and long -range
planning goals. From the statistical measurements we will quantify
and investigate various funding methods, including self- funding
possibilities, and the reasonableness of deductibles.
Evaluation This phase involves an evaluation of the methods you
are currently using to treat your risks to which we will comment
and provide recommendations for change if appropriate. Initially we
will address those risks which are currently untreated which may not
have been considered a risk prior to the identification phase.
American Risk Services, Inc.
Mr. Paul W. Holmlund -3- October 31, 1986
City of Brooklyn Center
For each risk we will review your current risk treatment and risk
financing techniques. Risk treatment encompasses avoidance,
control, transfer and contingency planning. Important issues
include:
Is the City engaging in activities for which the risk outweighs
the municipal service benefits?
- Is the degree of loss control adequate? Can it be improved?
- Are emergency.or.disaster recovery plans.in effect if buildings
or equipment are damaged?
- Is the City prepared for the loss of key personnel?
- Can the activity be modified to minimize the risk?
Can the risk be transferred, via a hold - harmless agreement?
For those risks which cannot be treated appropriately with
avoidance, control, or transfer strategies, risk financing will be
considered. Risk financing involves retentions (funded and
. unfunded) and insurance (deductibles, excess, cash flow plans, etc. -)
Salient issues are:
- Would retentions or higher deductibles be cost effective?
- Are existing policy limits adequate or excessive?
- Are claims being handled effectively?
Is the City taking full advantage of risk financing plans which
provide cash flow benefits?
- Do the insurance policies contain any gaps or overlaps?
Are there any deficiencies in the policy language?
- Are the classification codes for rating purposes accurate?
- Is the agent /insurer providing adequate services?
- Are the Workers' Compensation classification rating codes
accurate.
For each risk we will develop the best treatment, considering the
financial position and the risk attitudes of the City.
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American Risk Services, Inc.
Mr. Paul W. Holmlund -4- October 31, 1986
City of Brooklyn Center
Report As a result of our study, we will author a report outlining
our findings and recommendations. Initially, we will author a
preliminary draft that we will review with you. From these
discussions, we will generate and provide you with one unbound
original and two bound copies of the final report. The report will
contain comments and recommendations to enhance your Risk Management
program. Analysis of financing alternatives will be provided in the
report as well as the computation of: costs, cash flow plans and
present value calculations for various funding alternatives. The
results will be presented in a clear, meaningful manner to
facilitate your decision process.
We are committed to quality service. Each report undergoes several
revisions, and is subjected to peer review before being presented to
you. Upon completion of the project, we will assist you in
implementing our recommendations either directly or indirectly with
your agent and /or carriers.
C. BENEFITS
Selected benefits Y ou can
expect are:
- You will be more aware of the specific operations of the
City and the risk - inherent in the municipal area.
- You will be more familiar with alternative funding mechanisms
and statistical measuring procedures.
- You will be better equipped to utilize the services of your
agent and carriers.
- You will have a better understanding of the workings of the
insurance marketplace. •
SCHEDULE
We have set aside time periods in our schedule for approximately three months,
beginning November 17, 1986, to perform your Risk Management audit.
FEE
The following service option has been developed as a result of information
provided to us.
Risk Management Audit $9,300.00
American Risk Services, Inc.
Mr. Paul W. Holmluud -5- October 31, 1986
City of Brooklyn Center
American Risk Services' clients have benefited substantially from our
services. The financial implications due directly to our audit procedures
were in the specific areas of comparisons of funding arrangements, claims
handling, specifications and loss treatment activities. Client references and
contacts will be provided upon request.
Thank you for your interest. We would be pleased to have the opportunity to
serve the City of Brooklyn Center.
Respectfully submitted,
AMERICAN RISK SERVICES, INC.
f�JG I
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President
MTF /nl
AP /22
Member introduced the following resolution and 00,
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0.
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRIVATE SALE OF ONE PARCEL OF LAND
ON APPRAISAL LIST "553 -A"
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center has received
from the County of Hennepin, a list of lands in Brooklyn Center which became the
property of the State of Minnesota, for nonpayment of real estate taxes, which
list has been designated as Appraisal List No. 553 -A; and
WHEREAS, each parcel of land described in said list has heretofore been
classified by the Board of Commissioners of Hennepin County, Minnesota as
nonconservation land and the sale thereof has heretofore been authorized by said
Board of Commissioners;
WHEREAS, the Director of Planning and Inspections has advised the City
Council that the following described parcel is not a buildable site in
accordance with applicable provisions of the Brooklyn Center City Code:
Property Identification No Description
03- 118 -21 -43 -0091 Part of Tract G
Registered Land Survey No. 40
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, acting pursuant to Minnesota Statute 282, that said
classification as nonconservation land be and the same is hereby approved with
respect to said parcel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said land is hereby approved for sale to
the owner of an adjacent property in accordance with Minnesota Statutes relating
to the sale of unbuildable parcels of land.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: s
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
CITY 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
OF
B ROOKLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
TELEPHONE 561 -5440
C ENTER EMERGENCY - POLICE - FIRE
911
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works
DATE: November 6, 1986
RE: Resolution Approving Private Sale of Tax Forfeited Property
The City recently received a notice from the Hennepin County Property Tax and
Public Records Division notifying us that a small parcel of property adjacent to
the Northport School (see attached sketch) has been classified as tax forfeited
property. A review of our records and subsequent discussion with Hennepin
County indicates that this property was forfeited for nonpayment of taxes in the
mid- 1960's. Subsequently, the property was acquired for private use, then was
forfeited for nonpayment of taxes a second time. A some point in time the City
of Brooklyn Center apparently requested that the parcel be withheld from public
sale. However, there is no record of why this action was taken by the City.
Recently, Dr. Duane Orn, owner of the Northport Medical Center, which is
adjacent to the tax delinquent parcel has indicated to Ron Warren that he is
intending to proceed with the acquisition of this tax delinquent parcel. (See
attached letter from Dr. Orn dated October 28, 1986.)
If the City determines that the parcel is unbuildable by itself and that it can
only be used by combination with other adjoining parcels, the City may then
adopt a resolution approving the sale of the parcel to one of the adjoining
property owners. However, the City may not specify which of those property
owners the parcel should be sold to. Ron Warren has reviewed this particular
parcel and has made the determination that the parcel is unbuildable by itself.
Attached hereto is a resolution for consideration by the City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
Sy ap
Director of Public Works
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5415 BROOKLYN BLVD. •
533 -8666
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55429
Rene Braun, M.D.
Duane L Orn, M.D.
C. Dwight Townes M.D.
Wm. Scott, M.D., F.A.C.S.
October 28, 1986
Mr. Ron A. Warren
Director of Planning & Inspection
6301 Shingle Creek Park -way
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430
Dear Mr. Warren:
In response to your letter dated August 4, 1986 I would like
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Sincerely,
Duane Orn, M.D.
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Member introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES TO CONTROL THE WILD GOOSE POPULATION IN CENTRAL
PARK
WHEREAS, the number of wild geese which inhabit Central Park in the
City of Brooklyn Center has dramatically increased to the point of becoming a
nuisance and a public health problem; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (D.N.R.) has
developed a program to assist communities in controlling the population of wild
geese in certain areas :`
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that:
1. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to request
the D.N.R. to develop a proposed program for control of the wild
goose population within Central Park.
2. The City Manager and the D.N.R. are requested to submit the
proposed program to the City Council for review and consideration.
3. The City Manager and the D.N.R. are requested to prepare an
agreement defining the proposed program and the estimated costs
thereof for submittal tal to and consideration b the h City y Council
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
CITY 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
OF
B ROOKLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
TELEPHONE 561 -5440
13 1 ENTER EMERGENCY- POLICE - FIRE
914
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works
DATE: October 27, 1986
RE: Control of Goose Population in the Central Park Area
As you know, the number of geese which have nested, hatched and grown in the
Central Park area has rapidly increased during the last several years. During
this past summer the number of geese in Central Park was estimated to be about
100. During recent weeks that population has almost doubled as additional geese
arrived. The number of geese now in Central Park is causing serious problems
including the harassment of people using the Plaza area, large volumes of goose
droppings which create a serious nuisance in the park, in the parking lots, on
the sidewalks,
etc
During recent'-weeks we have been een required to use the litter
picker to pick goose droppings from the athletic fields and from the park areas
and we have used street sweepers and flushers to flush droppings from the
parking lots and sidewalks. In general, the presence of this number of geese
has seriously eroded the environment of Central Park.
On October 24, 1986 I contacted Mr. Roger Johnson, Regional Wildlife Supervisor
for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to review this matter with him
and to request his assistance in resolving the problem. Mr. Johnson advised
that, while the problem is a difficult one, steps can be taken to reduce the
problem over a period of time,
Mr. Johnson indicated that the additional geese which appear in the fall of the
year are "teenagers" who we
g re robabl born and raised '
in this P his area then
hen
migrated to Canada but annually use this as a rest stop on their return trip
south. Mr. Johnson indicated that during this time of year it is virtually
impossible to do anything to handle the problem. Harassing techniques (noise
explosives, decoys, etc.) have very limited success.
However, Mr. Johnson did indicate that considerable success has been
accomplished by the method of trapping young goslings during late June or early
July and transporting them to a new home. This method has been employed
successfully as Golden Valley and at a number of other cities within the
metropolitan area. Mr. Johnson indicated that the D.N.R. will agree to conduct
.a goose reduction program if requested to do so by resolution of the City
Council wherein the city agrees to reimburse the D.N.R. for the cost of the
NUML.MUM.GN
October 27, 1986
Page 2
program. Although Mr. Johnson indicated that it is very difficult to estimate
those costs he did give me a preliminary estimate of $1,000 per year. If the
City Council adopts a resolution and instructs the City Manager to negotiate an
agreement with the D.N.R., the D.N.R. would then contact Dr. James Cooper from
the University of Minnesota who has conducted numerous such programs
successfully and have Dr. Cooper meet with the City to review, discuss and
establish a proposed program. As I understand it, Dr. Cooper would conduct the
trapping program, then turn the geese over to the D.N.R. for transplantation to
another area.
Note: Attached hereto is a copy of an article which appeared in the
Minneapolis Star on October 23 1986 which describes Dr. Cooper
and contains considerable information regarding the problem of
the expanding goose population within the metro area.
Mr. Johnson did note that the type of program described above can be successful
but that it does take approximately three years to achieved the desired results.
During the interim it can be expected that the goose population may increase.
Additional information regarding these expectations would be received from Dr.'
Cooper if the City elects to submit a request for assistance to the D.N.R.
Attached hereto is a resolution for consideration by the City Council.
Respectfully submi ed,
Sy Knapp
Director of Pub c Works
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when "*- raw in ds* waves he could hardly am the sky. birds and if you g et hit by a wing distinct eenSwims•
wag tmpna9�d. it's like getting hit with a bailpeen Ha been sMdylu9 "ass for to yaws, 13 of them as
hammer. The city environment is a associate powsor of • kwe at #0 tk* smiyt Of L"Oshoo.
But what lnpreased him rnas waA ffe eprlq dap M the mid wawa reply say day tmim his MAN MAN on the St. Pad aanp
•509 when he was asykq an Ida Moh sc tam ool bes" tam in friendfy one. People like to watch he can ass Crtsdss by the hwalreds M e held where. es lot*
a was town nomad Swoon City, wash., and out of On them, and even the cars stop for as 19M. thwe wan nao.
name" 04 aMwwsd a V tonvotoon of Coda tissw• them." That has become 00 irony of NO aotdendc W.
Ths Some atMpa i cWd. The pkryars. Coops says. WM stood Jeri* A. Cooper He bagaa w ""&ring Cwdo o- I b+helP them MMIM .
area bolted. TMy Met never aeon Caedss betas. That's Now prey we dome so wed, ew,pemMy M efts. OW M and
how rare Csmde 98099 ware. Cooper was so affoatod'by tha MIND
Miooeapofia Star anal Tribune /Tfwrsday /October 2311986 5C
GEESE: Numbers could double in 2 years
Continued from page IC "Crank back the calendar to the lest AN that, he said, made We easier for over the nation.
century," Cooper said. "The Cana- the geese. They could waddle up
his colleagues are looking for ways da was a breeding lard through the *wain with its trampled bag Collecting the eggs is another meth-
to limit them. much of the Midwest, as for south grass and graze in the short gets. od, and it's somewhat more promis-
as Tennessee, and on to the Atlantic For a gosling, which ties to grow ing, athough it requires more time
"We were trying to identify factors Coast. Food shortages and starva. from the size of a baseball to 9e and money than governments usually
that might inhibit the growth of the tion among the settlers was a critical size of a turkey in 10 weeks. that we willing to spend' 4 requires a lot
population when we started out in factor then and there are records of short grass is a lifesaver. of people to find the goose nests,
1973," he said. "What we found out urgency grain shipments to Winn- I and then coNK4 the eggs.
was that there appeared to be no peg and Manitoba, particularly in the In f 0 million years of evolution, the
finks. After two years. we fend dead of winter. And guess what bird geese developed a cuing sense of Hunting is probably one of the least
they were not only here, but they comes back first In the spring, large what is dangerous and what is not. costly and most effective controls,
were thriving. Their population was and fat and honking, a bird that can The bison, they learned. was no Cooper said, as long as it can be
getting phenomenally high a going be easily dispatched with a small danger. The wolf was. done safely and the community ac-
higher. caliber rife? cepts f. Haters will do it for moth-
^T wy see us as a bunch of dumb ing.
"In 1968 — h wasn't here yet - "So the goose was vulnerable, and buffalos," Cooper said, "ared they
there were 488 birds in the Twin as more and more people settled, couldn't n't have developed without the Cur" the geese when May are
Cities. We estimated that in 1973, we had more subsistence hunting, buffalo. When we mow our lawns. moulting and sending them to states
fall, there were 1,000. A year ago, not sport hunting, and then when the we're doing the work of the buf elo. that wain more goose has worked
we estimated there were from railroad came, market bunters could When we started doing our research at the airport, where the goose pop-
10,000 to 12,000, and N It keeps on sand geese to markets in the pope- we thought dogs and cats might be ulatio► has been reduced from a
going like that, we're talking about Cation centers like Chicago. Those a danger, but they are big birds and peak of 400 geese in 1984, to a
doubting the population every two two kids of hunting, I believe. if you gat tut by a wing We Ike peak count of 80 this year. Removal
years. There could be 24,000 in a brought about the local extinction of getting hit with a ballpeenn henhnmer. programs also have worked well in
couple years. Right here of the St. the Canada goose. Except for one The city environment is a friendly Golden Valley and {Lake of the Isles.
Paul campus, the population jumped part of South Dakota, they were one. People like to watch h an
ire. d
from 60 to 1,300 birds in a single ," even the cars stop for them." But it has drawbacks. The
Year oma an were taken to Okland e
Isolated flocks existed here and That's where the problem of + though they had now been there
"Now ii may well be that at some there, most of them herded by farm- abundance comas inn. Because before, a few of them always return.
point it will level off, even if we don't ers in the swnmer when they were geese grazeto take in the food for No one is sure why.
do it. But even than we could be moulting and couldn't fly. and then the nutrition they need, they produce
talking 40,000, 50,000 birds and fattened up for slaughter. great quantities of goy droppings. Then there is a larger problem. Con
already with 10,000 to 12.000, up to a few pounds per day tour sidering that populations can double
there are many areas in the metro During the '509, conservationists be- goose. and when that's multiplied by every few years, what happens
area that have too many geese, and gan their efforts to reestablish Cana- several hundred geese at, say. Lake when Oklahoma and othar states
people are getting concerned with da geese by releasing them in the of ths Isles, people looking far a that want geese now get as many
droppings on golf causes and wed. Not long after, boys like Coo- place to walk or sit begin to lose as they can stand?
lawns, on greens and fairways, on per began seeing their first Cana- their fascination with the Canada
docks and in the parks. And one das. goose. But that's nothing ---- -- I That's the kind of problem Cooper
other thing: Geese have a way of with what a goose can do when t thinks will keep him going for years.
getting in font of jet airplanes, and What Canada geese see in city rife eats sucked into a jet engine around Already he his a lull schedule
unfortunately, they don't cad in to is no mystery. They 't even the airport or hits the windshield of teaching graduate students and re-
the air control tower." have much adjusting to do. To urn- an airplane. searching geese. ducks, swans and
derstand that, Cooper said, you wetlands.
Those 10,000 to 12.000 geese Trost have to understand what fife was That's why the thrust of goose re-
each year in the Twin Cities. They like for the Canada before the set• search in recent years has turnusd to He has a fns schedule toff campus,
are here because it's good for them. Here came and spoiled it for them. dr hang the goose population. Sever- too. He has a tartly in St. Paul. his
Now. Cooper said, there are indica- al methods have been proposed. wife, Conme, and two children,
tions that the news is spreading. "You have to read the early ac- Around sirports,' scarecrows and James Jr.. and Erin. He also has his
counts of prairie life and go back noise makers that create an explo- wildlife literature: his membership in
' "We are now getting some areas in about 300 years to this large ex- shro bang at regular intervals work the Wildlife Society and the Trww
the Twin Cities where we have more pane of prairie, marshes, oak se- at first, but the birds get used to peter Swan Society; his trips to
and more migrants, and we could vannahs, all occupied by an abun- them. In New York even vasecto- conferences to present his papers:
get more. That happened in Roches- dance of animals, particularly the miss on Young males, captured while his duties as an assistant scoutmas-
ter, where the Mayos kept a captive bison. Some journals say You could moumg, were tried, but "that ter in St. Paul; his wetlands tours of
flock that began attracting migrants travel 100 miles without losing sight caused an uproar worse than the Alaska every summer, and trout fish -
in the '50s and '60s. We now have of the buffalo. They are grazing anio tick Lady of New Brighton, Coo- ing in Alaska. a hobby he indulges
s city there with a peak population mats like the geese and they grazed per said. He was referring to a once a year.
of 20,000 to 30,000 goose annual- the grass short the way the geese women in New Brighton who fad so
Iy." like ft. Then they would drink and many ducks and geese in her yard Cooper used to hunt geese. but quit
knock down the long grass along that the city declared her a pubic that 20 years ago because he
The story of how the Casa goose the shore.." nuisance recently and aroused the wasn't getting any pleasure out of it.
was nearly wiped out and how it wrath of duck and goose loners all
came be(* is a story of how people,
saw the bird In the beginning, and
how the bird cane to sea people in
cities later on.
Member introduced the ,following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR ONE (1) FIRE ENGINE /PUMPER
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn
Center that the specifications for the delivery of One (1) Fire
Engine /Pumper is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to advertise for and receive bids for the
delivery of One (1) Fire Engine /Pumper in accordance with said
specifications.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member , and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
NOTICE FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for furnishing f.o.b. Brooklyn Center, Minnesota,
one fire truck equipment in accordance with plans and
specifications on file with the City Clerk of the City of
Brooklyn Center, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, will be
received at the Council Chambers unti1 o'clock p.m. on the
3 r dday of D ecembe r 19 at which time and place bids will be
opened and considered
Bids must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Bidders bond, or
cash in an amount at least 5% of the amount bid and made payable
in favor of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as
liquidated damages in the event the bidder fails to enter into
or complete the Contract for equipment accepted.
The outside of the sealed envelope must be properly marked "Bid
on Fire Equipment."
Bids to be on the basis of cash upon the final delivery and
acceptance in accordance with the specifications for this
equipment.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after
bid closing date without the consent of the City Council.
The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids
and to accept the bid it feels is in the best interest of the
Community.
Bidders must supply to the City a Certificate of Insurance which
must show proof of workmans compensation coverage.
By order of the City Council.
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City Clerk
SPECIFICATIONS FOR MOTOR FIRE APPARATUS
For City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Information for Contractors
Sealed proposals are desired from reputable makers of automobile
fire apparatus in accordance with these specifications and with
the advertisement, a copy of which is attached, for the piece of
apparatus listed ted as follow:
Fire Truck, triple combination pumper, 1500 gallon per
minute, hose body, booster tank, and all other appurtenances
in accordance with the following;
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Each bid must be accompanied by bidders
accurate written specifications covering the apparatus and
equipment which it is proposing to furnish and to which the
apparatus furnished under the Contract must conform. It is the
intent of these specifications to cover the furnishing and
delivering to the complete apparatus equipped as
specified. Minor details of construction and materials where
not otherwise specified are left to the discretion of the
Contractor who shall be solel responsible for the design and
construction of all features.
Such details and other
construction not specifically covered herein or not at variance
with these specifications should conform with specifications as
outlined in Booklet No. 1901, dated 1985, and any changes or
additions made to these specifications since that date, or the
National Fire
Protection o Association n approved h e
o a d b t
Y
International Association of-Fire Chiefs.
The apparatus being furnished under these specifications shall
conform to all of the requirements of Chapter 1,2,3,4,6,10 & 11
Provisions applying to all types of apparatus or as specified
herewith. Any test equipment required or expense incurred for
the ULT test shall be borne by the Contractor supplying this
equipment.
INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS: These specifications are intended to
describe the type, size and quality of apparatus desired. Bids
will be considered on equipment complying substantially with the
specifications, provided that each deviation is stated and the
substitution described, including technical data when
applicable, in a letter attached to the bid. The City shall
make the determination of substantial compliance.
Where the words "equal or "approved equal" are used in these
specifications, the equipment to be substituted shall require
approval in writing prior to submitting bids.
RELIABILITY OF CONTRACTOR: Contractor shall furnish
satisfactory evidence that he has the ability to construct the
apparatus specified, and shall state the location of the factory
where the apparatus is to be built and any future service work
preformed. All bidders shall indicate in their proposal, cities-
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where similar apparatus has been furnished and in service for a
minimum of 5 years.
WARRANTY: As a condition of the acceptance of the apparatus,
the contractor shall furnish the following warranty:
This is to certify that we the
Company, Address warrant each new
apparatus manufactured or assembled by us, to be free from
defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
service, our obligation under this warranty being limited to
making good at our factory any part or parts thereof,
including all equipment or trade accessories (except tires)
supplied by us which shall within one year after making
delivery of such vehicle to the original purchaser, be
returned to us with transportation charges prepaid and which
on examination by the manufacturer shall disclose to his
satisfaction to have been thus defective. This Warranty
being expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or
implied and of all other obligations or liabilities on our
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part and we neither assume nor authorize o ze an other person y p o to
assume for us any liability in connection with the sale of
our apparatus.
CARRYING CAPACITY: The fully laden weight of the completed
vehicle, including the filled water tank, full complement of
hose and equipment, and equivalent personnel loading of 1,200
pounds, shall not exceed the chassis manufacturer's published
GVW rating for the model. In any event, the total load on each
axle shall not exceed the published rating for the axle nor
exceed the axle loads permitted under applicable laws.
FAILURE To MEET TESTS: In the event the apparatus fails to meet
the test requirements on first trials, a second trial may be
made at the option of the Contractor within thirty days of the
date of the first trials. Such trials shall be final and
conclusive and failure to comply with these requirements shall
be cause for rejection. Failure to make such changes as the
Chief of the Fire Department and /or the purchaser may consider
necessary to conform to any clause of the specifications within
thirty days after notice is given to the Contractor to make such
changes shall also be cause for rejection of the apparatus.
ALTITUDE REQUIREMENTS: The apparatus shall be designed to meet
the specified rating at 2000 ft. altitude above sea _level.
ACCEPTANCE TESTS AND REQUIREMENTS• Acceptance tests on behalf
of the purchaser shall be as prescribed and conducted prior to
deliver or within thin 10 days after delivery, by the manufacturer's
representative in the presence of such person or persons as the
purchaser may designate in the requirements for delivery.
The apparatus, loaded with a full complement of and men, a
full water tank, and equipment as specified in "Carrying
Capacity" on this page, shall meet the tests on paved roads, dry
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and in good condition. Tests shall be on the basis of two runs,
in opposite directions over the same route, the engine not
operating in excess of the manufacturer's maximum rpm.
From a standing start, through the gears, the vehicle shall
attain
a true speed
of
35 mph
within n 25 seconds conds in the case of
Pumpers, and a true speed of
p 35 mph in 30 seconds in the case of
apparatus carrying over 800 gallons of water or apparatus
equipped with aerial ladders or elevating platforms.
From a steady speed of 15 mph the vehicle shall accelerate to a
true speed of 35 mph within 30 seconds.
The vehicle shall attain a top speed of not less than 65 mph.
Manufacturers pump test and Certification tests shall be
conducted by the manufacturer in accordance with requirements of
NFPA #1901. Certificate of testing shall be furnished to the
Purchaser.
The manufacturer must supply at time of delivery, at least one
copy of:
(1) Engine manufacturer's certified brake horsepower curve
showing the _maximum no -load governed speed.
(2) Manufacturer's record of pumper construction details.
(3) Manufacturer's run -in certification.
(4) Pump manufacturer's certification of hydrostatic testa
(5) The certification of inspection of Fire Department
Pumper by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
(6) At least two copies of the complete operation and
maintenance manual covering the completed apparatus as
delivered, including the pump and fire fighting
equipment.
A test data plate shall be provided at the pump operators
Position which gives the rated discharges and pressures together
with the speed of the engine as determined by the manufacturer's
test for this unit. Plate must comply with requirements of NFPA
#1901.
CHASSIS; The truck chassis shall be a new Ford model LS-9000
series ries or equal meeting or exceeding the following
specifications;
P tions;
ENGINE: The engine shall be a Detroit Diesel, Model 6V -92TA
having not less than 552 cubic inch displacement and developing
not less than 350 brake horsepower at 2100 RPM,` a torque
rating of at least 1020 ft. lbs. at 1200 RPM. The engine shall
be fully equipped with lubrication and fuel filters, dry type
air cleaner of sufficient capacity to prevent any restriction in
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air intake, engine governor which will limit the speed of the
engine under all conditions of operation to that speed
established b the engine y gi a manufacturer as the maximum no -load
governed speed, and all other accessories required for a
complete engine operated emergency vehicle. Complete data on
the engine proposed shall be furnished with the bid covering the
make, model and all technical data. Power curve sheet must be
included with the bid. Bidders must bid on Detroit Diesel
6V -92TA 350 H.P. engine or comparable engine with equal
horsepower and torque rating.
The engine shall demonstrate its ability to deliver 10% more
power than required to pump rated capacity at rated pressure.
This shall be done without exceeding the maximum no -load
governed speed of the engine.
TRANSMISSION: Transmission shall be a heavy duty HT -740 Allison
four speed automatic. Torque capacities of transmission shall
be adequate to maintain and transmit the maximum torque from the
engine through all gear reductions to the wheels with as much
traction as possible. Transmission must include fourth gear
lock -up to hold transmission in direct drive ear for pumping
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operation.
COOLING SYSTEM: The cooling system of the engine shall be
pressurized and shall be adequate to maintain a temperature of
the coolant in the engine not in excess of the engine
manufacturer's maximum temperature rating.
Kysor automatic radiator shutter shall be provided.
Adeqate and readily accessible drain cocks shall be installed at
the lowest point of the cooling system and at other such points
as are necessary to completely drain all water from the entire
cooling system. g y These cocks shall
be so designed as not to
open
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accidently due to vibration.
The radiator shall be so mounted as not to develop leaks due to
ordinary running and operating. The construction shall be such
that the radiator will not corrode nor readily clog.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM: The oil fill pipe shall be conveniently
located and large enough to permit easy filling of the oil
reservoir when apparatus is at a standstill with the engine
running.
FUEL SYSTEM: The fuel system shall be of the commercially
accepted .pied injector type complete with necessar y filters.. The
fuel line shall be so located as not to be subjected to .heating
and pocketing of vapor of heat from the exhaust or any other
source of ignition, and it must also be protected from
mechanical injury. Suitable filter and drains shall be
installed in the fuel line.
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The fuel tank shall be of corrosion - resisting material and of
not less than 50 gallons capacity. All joints shall be lock
seamed and soldered, or brazed or welded, or riveted and
soldered. One or more swash partitions shall be installed. A
suitable vent opening and means for draining directly from the
tank shall be provided. The tank fill opening shall be not less
than 1 '1/2 inches in diameter.
Tank and fill piping shall be so placed as to be protected from
mechanical injury, and not be exposed to heat from exhaust or
other source of ignition. Tank shall be so placed so as to be
easily removable for repairs.
EXHAUST SYSTEM: The piping and discharge outlet shall be so
located as to not expose any portion of the apparatus or
_equipment to excessive heating. Exhaust pipe discharge is not
to be directed toward the pump operators position. The system
shall include a suitable muffler with the exhaust pipe extended
to outside of the body and downward just ahead of the right rear
wheel. There shall be heat deflector plates to protect the
transmission or other equipment from excessive heat.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Alternator and starting device shall be of
moisture resistant type, accessibly mounted and protected
against excessive heat.
All electrical circuit wiring shall be made with stranded
conductors of a carrying capacity commensurate with the
anticipated maximum circuit loading with insulation in
accordance with the recommended standards of the Society of
Automotive Engineers for such loading at the potential employed.
Overall covering of conductors shall be of moisture resistant
type. All connections shall be made with lugs or terminals
mechanically secured to the conductors. Wiring shall be
thoroughly secured in place and suitably protected against heat,
oil and physical injury where required.
Circuits shall be provided with suitable overload protective
devices. Such devices shall be readily accessible against
excessive heat, physical injury and water spray.
An alternator shall be not less than 145 ampere, twelve (12)
Volt, Delco, Leece- Neville, or equal.
BATTERIES: Batteries shall be securely mounted and adequately
protected against physical injury, water spray and engine and
exhaust heat.. The enclosed battery compartment shall be
adequately ventilated and the batteries readily accessible for
examination, test and maintenance.
Four each twelve (12) volt, 625 CCA batteries shall be furnished
for a dual battery system.
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All batteries shall be grounded on negative side.
All wires shall be of sufficient size so that voltage drop in
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any electrical device shall not exceed 15 percent.
STARTING DEVICE: An electrical starting device shall be
provided. Its characteristics shall be such that when operating
under maximum,load, the current draw does not introduce a
voltage drop sufficient to adversely affect function of the
ignition system.
The starter switch shall be provided with a pilot light. Key
shall not be removable.
- LIGHTS AND DEVICES: Two or more headlights, two taillights, two
stop lights and four directional lights visible at both front
and rear shall be provided. The rear stop, tail and directional
lights shall be so mounted that they will not be obscured by
equipment and men normally carried on the rear step. The
directional signals shall include a hazard warning signal unit.
BRAKING SYSTEM: Brake system shall comply with FMVSS -121
regulations. Service and parking brakes shall be independent
and separate systems. All brakes shall be readily accessible'
for adjustment. Service, or foot controlled brakes shall
operate on all wheels. Service brakes shall be of the full air
actuated, heavy duty type, and provided with a 15.5 CFM
compressor. Brakes shall be of a quick build. --u type _ Q p yp and shall
include a low air pressure warning buzzer and a Maxi -brake or
equivalent.
A BW, AD -4 air dryer system shall be included and mounted in the
air system.
An LQ -4, front brake limiting valve is to be provided.
Brake drums shall be of wear and score resisting cast alloy of
heavy duty type and of sufficient thickness to prevent expansion
of drums.
Parking brakes shall operate on the rear wheels, or on_all
- wheels, and shall be of positive, air actuated type with
provisions for securely holding in position when applied.
Neither a lock -up device to retain applied pressure on hydraulic
actuated service brakes nor a "Park" position on an automatic
transmission as a substitute for a separate parking brake system
is acceptable.
The service and parking brake systems, operating independently,
shall be capable of positively holding the fully loaded vehicle
on a 20 percent grade or the maximum grade specified when the
vehicle is performing any of its designed stationary functions.
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Brake performance shall comply with applicable regulations.
However, as a minimum requirement, service brakes shall be
capable of bringing the fully laden apparatus to a complete stop
from an initial speed of 20 miles per hour in a distance not
exceeding 30 feet by actual measurement on a substantially hard
surfaced road that is free from loose material, oil or grease.
The initial speed may be approximated by use of the speedometer
on the vehicle.
SUSPENSION AND WHEELS: Wheels shall be of the Budd disc type
with chrome plated full wheel covers for the front and rear
wheels with chrome plated lug nut covers and chrome center hub
caps.
Front tires shall be single and rear tires dual. All tires
shall be of the Michelin tubeless type. Front tires shall be
11R x 22.5, 14 ply rating. Rear tires shall be 11R x 22.5, 16
ply rating with mud and snow tread. Each load bearing tire on
the apparatus shall not carry weight in excess of the
recommended load for intermittent operation for truck tires of
the size used, as published by the Tire and Rim Association,
Inc., Akron, Ohio, or the tire manufacturer's published rating.
Axle housings shall clear road surface at least by 8 inches. An
angle of departure of at least 8 degrees must be maintained at
the rear of the vehicle when normally loaded.
Fenders and guards shall be-braced and firmly secured.
SPRINGS: The springs both front and rear shall be heavy duty
semi elliptical type. They shall be of such size to safely
support the weight of the vehicle fully loaded with equipment
and personnel. The total weight of the vehicle shall be
distributed as nearly as possible to 33% on the front and 67% on
the rear axle. Front springs shall carry a 13600# rating with
the rear springs being rated at 28940 lbs plus 2250# multi leaf
auxiliary rear springs.
FRONT AXLE: The front axle shall be of the set back type with a
minimum load rating of 12000 pounds, and .shall include heavy
duty shock absorbers.
REAR AXLE: The rear axle shall be rated at no less than 23000
pounds. It shall be a single or double reduction, single speed,
full floating type with hypoid gears. The gear ratio of the
rear axle combined with the gear ratio of the transmission shall
produce a speed in the highest gear at governed RPM of not less
than 65 miles per hour. A 4.11 rear axle ratio shall be
provided along with a traction equalizer system.
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STEERING GEAR: The steering gear shall be of the latest type
Ross cam and twin lever hydraulic power steering unit or
approved equal of proper size for equipment of this type. The
steering wheel shall be least twenty (20) inches in diameter.
FRAME: Complete and accurate data covering frame showing
dimensions, materials, and section modulus shall be furnished
with the bid.. Two 2 inch I.D. tow hooks secured to the frame at
the front shall be provided. The frame shall be of the bolted
type construction and shall carry a 15.9 S.M.
Frame shall be guaranteed for the normal life of the apparatus
against buckling, sagging or other failures due to faulty
design, material, or workmanship. No holes shall be drilled in
frame flanges for securing muffler, wiring, etc. Drill web
only.
WHEELBASE; The truck chassis shall have a 203 wheelbase.
BUMPER: A large chrome plated front bumper secured'to the
chassis frame shall be furnished. The front bumper shall be
extended forward with the area between the bumper and the grille
covered with polished aluminum treadplate material on the top
and on the ends. A recessed tray shall be provided in this
extension area between the frame rails to carry preconnected
soft suction hose connected to the front suction connection.
CAB: An all steel cab, engine forward type, _,wi.th four doors and
retractable safety glass windows shall be provided. Apparatus
shall be capable of seating the driver and four passengers in
such a manner that passengers do not interfere with the
operation of the driver. All glass used throughout the cab
section shall be best grade safety glass. Adequate room shall
be provided in the cab so that firefighters riding in the cab
may put on their masks and safety gear enroute to the fire.
Four mask mounting brackets in the cab shall be installed so
firemen can turn in their seats to don their masks. Three mask
mounting brackets shall be provided in the tear portion of the
cab in the seat backrest area with padded cushions on each side
of the mounting brackets. The fourth mask bracket shall be
installed to the left of the officers seat in the forward
portion of the truck and mounted at a 45 degree angle facing the
officers seat. Cab shall have manufacturers "custom" cab
package and dome lights shall be provided in front of cab and
also over rear seating area.
In addition to the cab dome lights, and separate map reading
light shall be provided and installed in the forward portion of
the cab at the officers seat position.
The drivers compartment shall be equipped with -a large heavy
duty fresh air heater and defrosters. Power operated windshield
wipers shall be provided as well as windshield washers.
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The air ride drivers seat shall be adjustable fore and aft. To
the right of the drivers seat an electrical console shall be
built with all switches and controls for emergency lights,
master switch, etc. and with the officers seat incorporated into
the console with storage space below for radio equipment or
other gear. A full width bench type seat shall be provided
across the rear of h cab of t he c
capable of seating three men. All
seats shall have live foam rubber cushions and covered with best
grade of vinyl covering. Seat belts and /or safety straps shall
conform with all applicable regulations.
The entire cab floor shall be aluminum tread plate and map
pockets shall be provided in both of the front doors. The
engine compartment shall be well insulated to keep the heat in
the cab to a minimum. The engine hood shall be of a tilting
type to permit servicing and /or removal of the engine.
Two sun visors shall be provided along with two well- braced
stainless steel Westcoaster type rear view mirrors not less than
6 inch'by 9 inch and mounted one on each side of the cab.
Mirrors shall not interfere with the door openings or driver's
vision. Inside door handles shall be located so that they
cannot be accidentally opened by occupant in cab. Chrome or
stainless steel assist handles shall be installed at each cab.
entrance. Dual Grover chrome air horns shall be provided on the
cab roof.
The following instruments shall be installed on the dash P anel
of the cab and visible to the driver:
Engine tachometer and Hobbs hour meter
Speedometer
p dometer
Fuel gauge
Oil pressure gauge and water temperature gauge
Ammeter or battery gauge
Air pressure gauge
Air cleaner r
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All other gauges needed for proper operation of
the truck
A custom designed access step built over the fuel tank shall
provide safe egress to and from the driver's compartment. The
step shall include a hinged door for access to the fuel cover
and shall be marked "Diesel Fuel" only.
The truck batteries shall be mounted on the truck frame near the
engine compartment for more starting power. Batteries shall be
mounted in a convenient roll —out tray and equipped with an
access door with double point positive latch. The access step
to drivers's compartment shall be specially designed to provide
safe entry and exit from the cab.
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The above fuel tank and battery compartment shall be mounted on
the drivers side of the truck. The housing and step arrangement
shall be constructed of polished aluminum tread plate material.
On the riders side of the truck, matching steps shall be
constructed and shall be designed as enclosed storage
compartments with hinged type doors. These compartments, one
below the forward door and one below the rear cab door shall be
as large as space permits and shall extend in toward the truck
frame up to the front suction pipe. The doors for these
compartments shall be provided with stainless steel two point
latches and full length stainless steel piano type hinge
FIRE PUMP
A Waterous CMUYBX 1500 gallon per minute, two stage centrifugal
fire truck pump of the latest design incorporating a high
strength involute toothform HY -VO chain drive transmission
capable of operating at high speeds to provide smooth, quiet
transmission of power. The shift engagement shall be
accomplished by a free - sliding collar and shall incorporate an
internal locking.mechanism to insure that collar will be
maintained in ROAD or PUMP operation. Pump shall deliver the
percentage of rated discharge at pressures indicated
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below;
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100% of rated capacity at 150 pounds net pressure
70% of rated capacity at 200 pounds net pressure
50% of rated capacity at 250 pounds net pressure
100% of rated capacity at 165 pounds net pressure
Impellers and impeller seal rings are to be of high grade bronze
replaceable type, and mounted on a stainless steel shaft
supported by heavy duty, oil lubricated bearings. The impellers
shall be accurately balanced and of the latest design to afford
ample reserve capacities at a minimum horsepower requirement.
The impeller shaft shall be of a separable design to allow true
separation of the transmission from the pump without disassembly
or disturbing either component. The bronze wear rings ngs shall be
easily replaceable so as to eliminate need for the replacing of
the entire pump volute case. The main pump body shall be
horizontally split and shall be in two sections for easy removal
of the entire impeller assembly ncluding wear rings, without
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disturbing setting of the pump on the chassis. Pump case halves
shall be bolted together on a single horizontal plane. A cross
section view of the pump and gear case showing all working parts
shall be furnished h
s ed
and
will be
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acceptability of the design. The pump body is to be of close
grain nickel iron semi -steel with all moving parts which come
into contact with water to be of bronze or stainless steel.
Flame plated impeller hubs shall be provided for added pump
life.
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The pump must be tested by the pump manufacturer for 10 minutes
hydrostatically at a pressure of 350 psig. Two stage
series - parallel pumps are to be tested by the pump manufacturer
either hyd rostatically or hydro dynamically at a discharge
pressure of 500_psig. Certification by the pump manufacturer
must be provided.
All pump components including relief valve, transfer valve, pump
shift, priming system and drain valve shall be manufactured by
the builder of the fire pump.
The pump shall be provided with a plate giving the rated 'flow 'at
"capacity" and "pressure" test pressures, together with the
R.P.M. of the engine at those pressures and deliveries, and
mounted in clear view of the pump operators panel.
PRIMING SYSTEM;
The pump shall be capable of taking suction and discharging
water with a lift of 10 feet in not more than 30 seconds with
the pump dry, through 20 feet of suction hose of appropriate
size. It shall be capable of developing a vacuum of 22 inches
at an altitude of up to 1000 feet. A high capacity, rotary vane
type priming pump electrically operated and equipped with an oil
tank assembly for automatic internal lubrication of the pump and
mounted in a location where it can be easily serviced shall be
furnished. A booster pump will not be accepted as the priming
device.
A vacuum test with a capped suction of at least 20 feet long
shall develop 22 inches of vacuum and hold a vacuum with a drop
not in excess of 10 inches in 10 minutes.
PUMP SUCTIONS;
Pump suction intakes with removable or accessible strainers
provided inside each external inlet shall be provided. Two six
inch suction arms complete with strainers shall be furnished.
Built -in six inch quarter turn butterfly valves shall be
provided and mounted on each side to allow for preconnected soft
suction hose without exceeding legal overall width.
Two adapters shall be provided with one being mounted on each
side suction intake. These adapters shall be 6" NST female by
5" Storz complete with 5" Storz caps.
A built -in adjustable relief valve shall be provided and mounted
on the suction side of the pump designed for protection when
using large diameter hose. An Angus RV123 valve or equal shall
be installed.
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One 5" operators panel controlled gated front suction intake
shall be provided with 5" pipe from the pump to the inlet. The
inlet itself shall be provided with an adapter to 5" Storz so
that soft suction hose may be preconnected and stored in the
tray in the front bumper extension.
Two operators panel controlled 2 1/2" independent gated suction
intakes complete with female swivel adapters, quarter turn
valves located within the heated pump compartment, and plug type
chrome plated caps located one on each side of body,
PUMP DISCHARGES;
Two 1 1/2" size gated discharge valves shall be furnished and
located within the pump compartment with the outlets located in
two crosslay 1 1/2" hosebeds located above the pump compartment.
Five 2 1/2" size gated discharge outlets shall be provided.
These outlets shall be easy operated ball type valves with
locking handles, spring loaded seals, and with 3/4 drains.
Chrome plated discharge extension adapters shall be provide
extending thru the pump panel with a rubber extrusion attached
around the full opening thru the panel. The are to be quick
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opening quarter turn valves located inside the pump compartment.
All outlets shall be American National Standard Thread and
capped with chrome plated caps with chains. Outlets to be
located two at rear and with three located on the right side
pump panel. Piping to the rear discharge shall be stainless
steel thru the water tank.
The 2 1/2" discharge outlets shall be provided with chrome
plated 45 degree discharge elbows.
One 3 1/2" ball valve gated discharge shall be provided on the
right g side of the .body,. operators. panel controlled. This outlet
shall be provided with a 45 degree discharge elbow and 5" Storz
fitting. An additional adapter shall be provide 5 Storz by
2 1/2" NST male with a 2 1/2" chrome plated cap.
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The above 2 1/2" and 3 1/2" size discharge valves shall be of
the same manufacturer as the fire pump to assure future "one
source" parts availability.
One 3" operators panel controlled ball valve gated discharge
line shall be provided to the area above the fire pump for deck
gun application. Valve shall be a 3" Elkhart Brass ball type
valve.
MANIFOLD DRAIN;
A manifold type drain valve shall be furnished with all pump
drains connected to it and operated from the pump operators
panel so that the entire pump system may be drained by one
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clearly identified control. The relief valve and pilot valve
system shall have separate drains with the controls at the
operators panel and properly marked.
PUMP SHIFT;
The pump shift shall be electrically operated and shall
incorporate a standard automotive shifting mechanism for ease of
maintenance and parts availability. The pump shift switch shall
be mounted in the cab and identified as ELECTRIC PUMP SHIFT and
include instructions permanently inscribed on the pump shift
switch plate. A spring loaded guard shall be mounted over the
switch lever to prevent accidental shifting.
The electric pump shift control assembly shall incorporate an
indicating light system which will warn the operator if the
shift to PUMP has not been completed and indicate when it has.
The switch that activates the lights must be mounted on the pump
transmission and positioned so that the pump shift arm activates
the switch only when the shift arm has completed its full travel
into PUMP position. NOTE; If an automatic transmission is
supplied an additional green indicator light shall be provided
adjacent to the throttle control at the pump operators panel to
indicate a completion of the pump shift.
RELIEF VALVE;
Means shall be provided for . controlling pressure at the pum
through an automatic relief valve of such size and design P
capable of operation over a range of 75 to 300 psi net pump
pressure. The means shall be controlled by one man in the pump
oerators position. Relief valve shall have two controls one for
pressure adjustment and the other an on /off control. Automatic
relief valve indicator lights shall be provided at the operators
panel indicating position of relief valve.
TRANSFER VALVE;
The pressure and volume control shall be provided of the latest
ball type all bronze construction and incorporating a .
hydraulically balanced seal assembly to minimize leakage around
the ball and assure maximum pump efficiency. The transfer valve
shall operate smoothly and without sticking even when exposed to
sandy or dirty water.
The transfer valve actuator shall be operated electrically, by
means of a control switch mounted on the pump operators panel
complete with two indicator lights indicating PRESSURE and
VOLUME. Operation of the transfer valve shall provide smooth
changing of the transfer valve to either pressure or volume
without shutting down at any discharge pressure - up to 250 psig.
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GAUGES;
A pressure gauge registering up to 600 lbs per square inch with
1/4 inch pipe thread connection and of a type that will not be
injured when subjected to a vacuum shall be provided. A
regulating valve shall be furnished and .operated at the
operators position to prevent flutter of the gauge. A
re- calibrating type gauge with easily removable lens shall be
provided. This gauge shall be a minimum of 6" in diameter.
A compound gauge shall be provided on the suction side of the
pump registering at least 400 lbs pressure and 30 inches of
vacuum. Its dial shall be 6" in diameter.
A pressure gauge for each 1 1/2" or larger discharge outlet
shall be provided on the operators panel. Gauges, shall be
3 1/2" size and of the recalibrating type with removable lens.
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Means for checking pump speed, pressure, and vacuum shall be
provided at the pump operators panel without disconnecting any
of the above gauges.
An engine tachometer to indicate engine revolutions while
pumping shall be provided as to g rotect against abusive engine
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speeds and mounted ounted on the pump operators panel.
An oil pressure and engine temperature gauge shall be installed
on the pump operators panel and shall be of the electrical type.
The gauges shall be suitably enclosed or protected from freezing
and mounted on a stainless steel gauge panel with two large
operators panel lights.
An engine control throttle of the vernier type, positive
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locking, and quick release t e shall be provided on the
operators P erat
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nel.
A grease zerk shall be installed on the operators panel and
plumbed to the lubrication points of the pump.
All pump suction and discharge controls are to be mounted on the
left side pump operators panel so as to permit operation of the
pump from a central location. All of these controls shall be
clearly identified with permanantly engraved, color coded plate
type labels, securely fastened with screw fasteners. Adequate
lights shall be provided so that all controls are clearly
visible for night time operation. All controls from the pump
operators panel to the pump components shall be heavily cadmium
plated to resist rust and sticking. Lights with stainless steel
hoods ,shall be installed on the operators panel and also on the
right side pump panel.
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The full height pump panel on both the left and right sides of
the truck shall be constructed of type 304 stainless steel
material. The upper portion of the right side pump panel shall
include a large hinged pump compartment inspection door. This
door shall be constructed of the same stainless steel material`
and shall include a stainless steel piano type hinge and
stainless steel D handle latch.
The gauges shall be mounted on the upper portion of the left
side pump panel on a hinged type stainless steel gauge panel.
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This panel shall be hinged at the bottom and shall provide
access to the back side of the gauges and to the pump
compartment.
A removable sheet steel casing completely enclosing the
underside of the pump compartment and heated by the engine shall
be provided. The casing hall have ve aslide -out bottom P anel
that may be easily removed for normal maintenance by removal of
a single fastener on the slide -out panel.
For cold weather protection an automotive heater, hot water type
shall be provided and mounted in the fire pump compartment with
ducts directed toward the back sides of the gauges and to the
lines. This gauge is heater shall be onn
c ected o h
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coolant system with shut -off valves mounted in both the feeder
and return lines. A 12 volt fan shall be included with control
switch located at the pump operators panel.
APPARATUS BODY AND COMPARTMENTATION,
All body components, side sheets, compartments, doors, shelves,
hosebed dividers, etc., shall be constructed of 12 gauge A -60
GALVANNEALED body sheet steel. Sides of the body are to be
single sheets except the pump compartment which must have easily
removable side panels. The entire body is to be of the "BOLTED"
type construction allowing for ease of any future repairs or
modifications. Welded modular type construction or lighter
gauge materials will not be accepted.
The body subframe shall be constructed of G -90 Galvanized 3
formed steel channels, bolted to the chassis frame and
removable. Rear subframe and rear platform supports shall be
welded to the rear of the chassis frame rails for maximum
strength and rigidity. The subframe and supports shall be
positioned so as to provide a runningboard height of
approximately 22" to 24 when fully loaded. Entire subframe is
to be prime p.ainted and undercoated prior to installation of the
body sides and water tank.
All truss and hex head bolts used in the assembly of the body
and subframe shall be hardened and attached with kep -nut
fasteners, zinc or cadmium plated for corrosion resistance.
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HOSEBODY;
Hosebody is to be streamlined style, properly reinforced without
the use of angles or structural shapes, and free from all
projections which might injure the fire hose. Floors of the
hosebeds are to be provided with removable slat style hardwood
gratings, spaced 1/2" apart for proper hose ventilation, and
assembled with nickel plated brass screws with countersunk
heads. Wood gratings are to be thoroughly sanded, sealed fine
sanded, and finish coated with two topcoats of polyurethane
varnish. All hosebed dividers shall be fabricated of the same
material as the body panels, with triple formed breaks and
rounded rear uprights. Dividers are to be bolted in place, both
at the front and rear, and are to have hardwood guides recessed
into the rear formed break to prevent hose couplings from
catching on the vertical surfaces.
Apparatus shall be equipped with a total of four hosebeds
located in the rear main hosebed area. Size of hose to be used
and capacity for each shall be as follows;
300 ft of 1 1/2" d. j. fire hose located in main hosebed
500 ft of 3" d. j. fire hose located in main hosebed
500 ft of 2 1/2" d. J. fire hose located in main hosebed
800 ft of 5" large diameter hose, located in main hosebed
area on the left side.
The specified 1 1/2 inch crosslay hosebeds shall_be located
above the fire pump recessed with swivel discharge connections,
wood gratings, and chrome or polished stainless steel hose
roller assemblies on each side of the apparatus body. Each
crosslay hosebed shall be capable of housing 200 feet of 1 3/4"
preconnected hose.
A hinged aluminum treadplate hosebed cover shall be provided for
the crosslay hosebed. Cover shall be installed with a full
length stainless steel piano type hinge and with chrome lift
handle on each side of cover.
The rear hosebed area shall run the full length and width of the
apparatus body from behind the pump panel area to the rear face
of the body.
A vinyl coated nylon hosebed cover shall be provided for the
main hosebed area. Cover shall be installed with lift -a -dot
fasteners across the front and down the sides with stretch cord
tie
downs at the rear of the bed. A polished aluminum drip_
moulding shall be installed across the front of the bed and down
the sides of the body, located below the cover to prevent any
water from entering the hosebed under the cover itself.
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HANDRAILS;
Polished stainless steel handrails with chrome plated brackets
are to be furnished as follows;
A full width crossbar is to be provided at the rear, mounted to
box formed steel uprights located at the upper rear corners of
the hosebody.
An additional full width hand rail shall be provided across the
rear of the body below the hosebed and above the rear
compartment doors.
Two handrails furnished and located one on each side of the body
extending the full length of the body from immediately back of
the crosslay hosebeds to the rear runningboard. These railings
shall be continuous with the railings following the contour of
the body.
COMPARTMENTATION;
There shall be large enclosed compartments on both sides of the
body, starting at the front of the hosebody and continuing to
the rear of the truck. These compartments shall be as large as
possible, using all available space including the area at the
rear with the compartments extending fully to the rear body
slope, and depending upon the wheelbase of the chassis being
furnished. Each compartment shall be equipped. .with 5" diameter
lights with automatic door switches, "Cleveland" spring type
door holders, hollow core weatherstripping, and "sweep- out"
style aluminum treadplate compartment floors which are bolted in
place and removable.
All enclosed compartments shall;be provided with slatted
hardwood ratin
s designed esi n
g ed to be Basil removable g y able for
compartment cleaning. Gratings shall be designed so than
mounting brackets can be bolted directly to the gratings.
All compartment doors are to be of the flush design, and fully
double paneled with the inner panel bolted in place for ease of
access to the hinge and door lock assembly. Each door is to be
furnished with a full length stainless steel piano type hinge
with a minumim 1/4" diameter pin. Each locking compartment door
is to be furnished with a large stainless steel D- handle latch
which locks the 'top and bottom of the door in one operation, and
is equipped with 'a bent D- handle for ease of grabbing the latch
assembly even when wearing gloves or mats.
The compartments on both sides of the body shall be the full
height of the body with the doors ahead of and behind the rear
wheels opening the full height of the compartment. A double
door compartment with a "sweep -out" floor shall be located over
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the rear wheels. The forward compartments are to be equipped
with three adjustable steel compartment shelves. The
compartment over the wheels on the left side shall be provided
with two walkaway mask mounting brackets with the right side
compartment over the wheels provided with two shelves. The
compartments on each side back of the rear wheels shall be
provided with two adjustable shelves in each.
The front radi used corners on the cabinets on each side of the
body shall be covered with polished aluminum treadplate
material. Two chrome plated folding type steps shall be
installed on each side of the body on the front face of the side
cabinets.
A compartment shall
be furnished Wished at h
t e rear of the o
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y,
extending the full width of the body and as high as possible.
This compartment is to be furnished with two hinged type doors
with a full width opening. A full width half -step shall be
provided across the rear immediately below the hosebed level and
above the compartment doors. The full rear face of the body
including the rear compartment doors shall be constructed of
polished aluminum treadplate.
Six polished aluminum treadplate, box formed large steps shall
be fabricated and mounted at the rear of the body with three
steps installed on each rear beavertail slope. These steps
shall be as large as possible, mounted above the rear tail
lights, designed to provide_easy access to the hosebed area and
to the top of the body.
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Polished aluminum drip mouldings shall be furnished above all
compartment doors properly held in place with nickel plated
screw fasteners.
RUNNINGBOARDS AND REAR STEP;
Runningboards shall run the full length of the apparatus body
from behind the
chassis cab to the rear a of the body and
tailboard. All runningboards are to be bolted in place, and
constructed of polished aluminum treadplate. A 96" full width
rear step /tailboard shall be furnished and constructed of the
same material as the runningboards. An angle of departure of at
least 8 degrees must be maintained at the rear of the truck when
fully loaded. Polished aluminum rear corner plates shall be
provided on the right ight and left sides of the rear step.
Runningboards. and rear step are to protrude 1/2 inch outward
from the compartments on both sides of the body in order to act
as rub rail in protecting the sides of the body.
Overall width of the apparatus shall conform to the State
Highway regulations.
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TOW HOOKS;
Two tow hooks shall be furnished at the rear of the body and
attached directly to the chassis frame. Tow hooks are to be
constructed of 3/4 plate steel with a 3" I.D. hole, large
enough for passing through a tow chain end hook.
BOOSTER TANK;
A 700 gallon capacity booster tank shall be provided. The tank
shall be constructed of type 304 stainless steel, stress
relieved "T" shape for maximum strength and to allow for full
depth side compartmentation. The interior of the tank is to be
baffled lengthwise and crosswise to prevent water surge, and
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with the baffles notched at all corners and in the center to
allow for a smooth,, high volume flow of water from each baffled
compartment to the forward pump suction connection. A large
front mounted tank fill stack shall be furnished with a hinged
type cover and a combination vent /overflow pipe directed away
from the rear tires of the vehicle. A removable cover shall be
provided on the top section of the tank allowing for entrance to
all of the interior baffled compartments. The removable cover
is to recess into a 1" perimeter lip formed around the top side
of the tank, complete with a heavy rubber gasket, and held in
place with retaining lugs and bolts designed so that they do not
come in contact with the water within the tank.
The entire tank is to electrically wirefeed wielded both inside
and out, with continuous leak -free welds. After complete welding of the tank, it shall be air pressure tested and
properly cleaned. The exterior of the tank shall be sprayed
with vinyl wash spray, primed, and painted with top coats of
finish color paint. The entire underside of the tank, as well
as the interior hose body y where the tank rests shall
be thoroughly undercoated prior to installing the tank, for
added corrosion resistance. The tank is to be mounted
completely seperate from the apparatus body, easily removable,
and with due regard to lawful weight distribution and a low
center of gravity.
An MC Products five light style electrically operated tank level
gauge shall be furnished at the pump operators panel. The
sending unit is to be easily cleaned and accessible through the
Pump compartment or from above the tank.
A 3" ball type gated suction line shall be furnished from the
tank to the pump complete with a flexible connection and
enclosed in the heated pump compartment. A check valve shall be
furnished on the pump side to avoid the possibility f back
filling
the
booster ooster tank. Tank suction is to be located in a
sump assembly located below the bottom of the tank, and properly
baffled to prevent surging of water. A 2" cleanout plug shall
be furnished in the bottom of the tank sump.
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A gated discharge line from the pressure side of the pump to the
tank shall be furnished so the tank can be filled from draft or
hydrant with the control on the operators panel. The valve is
to be 1 1/2" size and of the screw type so it can be throttled
and used as a bypass or pump cooling line.
SUCTION HOSE AND EQUIPMENT;
One 15 foot length of all dacron 4 1/2 inch soft suction hose
with long andle
female g a e coupling with 4 1/2 Minneapolis thread
on one end and with 5" Storz coupling on other end.
LADDERS;
Aluminum ladders shall be furnished, made as wide as possible
consistant with safety. Extension ladders shall have stops for
fly ladders and automatic locks. A 24 foot two section 'fire
department extension ladder in which the side rails also act as
guides for the fly ladder shall be furnished. A 14 foot
aluminum roof ladder with folding roof hooks shall be furnished.
One 10 foot aluminum Duo Safety folding attic ladder shall be
provided and mounted.
The above ladders along with the pike poles shall be mounted in
a fully enclosed storage compartment located in the hosebed
area. Ladders shall be mounted on individual slide rails so
that any ladder may be removed without disturbing the other
ladders. Access to the ladder compartment shall be at the rear
of the body thru a hinged aluminum treadplate door mounted on a
stainless steel piano type hinge and with a stainless steel D
handle latch.
WARNING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHTS;
A Federal model Q2B, 12 volt chrome plated siren shall be
furnished and mounted on the front bumper extension with the
mounting rigidly reinforced. Siren operating switches shall be
located on the floor on each side of the cab, one accessible to
the driver and the other accessible to the officer.
A Whelen model WS -295 MP electronic siren complete with noise .
cancelling microphone shall be provided and mounted in the truck
cab and connected to a Whelen Project -a -Flex speaker. Speaker
shall be mounted back of truck grille or in some other suitable
location at front of truck.
A Whelen #9308 lightbar shall be provided and mounted on the cab
roof with identified switches located within the truck cab.
This light bar shall be provided with four 180 degree strobe
heads with two forward and two rear facing, two forward - facing
directional strobe heads plus two halogen take 'down forward
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facing lights. Switches shall be provided so that forward
facing strobe lights only may be used, rear facing strobe lights
only may be used, or all strobe lights may be used.
Four individual Whelen strobe lights shall be provided complete
with a UPS -60 power supply. Two lights shall be the model "Q
Mini Max -Beam with one red and one white mounted on the front'
grille area. The other two lights shall be the model "G" 360
degree heads, red in color and mounted at the rear of the body
with one on each side. Switches shall be mounted in the truck
cab properly identified.
Four red flashing lights shall be provided with two on each side
of the body in the rear wheel well areas. There shall be one
Tight ahead of the rear wheels and one immediately back of the
rear wheels with switch in truck cab properly identified.
Two cab mounted spotlights, inside controlled sealed beam six
inch type with individual,swithes, chrome plated.
Two six inch rear mounted hose loading lights, swivel type with
individual switches, chrome plated.
Two white halogen bulb running lights shall be provided and
installed in the front bumper openings with switch in cab.
Vehicle clearance marker lights with chrome guards and
reflectors mounted in accordance with Highway Safety Standards
shall be furnished and installed.
Two co _
mbination stop and tail lights at least ( 7 inches in
diameter shall be
mounted at the rear of the apparatus.
lights shall Tail
li
g all be so mounted to be above the regular line of
traffic and out of the way of men riding on the rear step. Stop
and tail light shall be mounted at least 60 inches above ground
level.
One set of directional signal lights, in accordance with State
regulations.
Two backup lights, at least 8 inches in diameter mounted at the
rear just below the tail lights.
An automatic, electronic reverse alarm shall be provided. -
A large dome light shall be installed in the fire pump
compartment with switch at pump operators panel.
A large dome light shall be installed in the truck engine
compartment with a switch on the light.
Each right side discharge outlet and each rear discharge outlet
shall have a weatherproof toggle switch mounted"next >to the
outlet connected to a red indicator light mounted immediately
above the corresponding discharge valve control on the pump
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operators panel. With this system a signal can be given to the
pump operator when the hose connection to the outlet has been
completed.
A license plate mounting bracket shall be provided complete with
a chrome plated shielded indirect type light.
A red warning.light shall be installed in the truck cab to warn
the driver of any open compartment door.
A push button switch, accessible from the rear step, for
signaling the driver shall be furnished and wired to the vehicle
horn.
A master switch shall be installed on the electrical console in
the truck cab to allow for preselection of emergency lights.
A heavy duty battery changeover switch shall be mounted in a
convenient location so only one (1) set of batteries can be used
at one time to supply the necessary current. Switch to be a
Cole- Hersee M -705 selector switch with positions for either
battery, both batteries, and "OFF" position.
A 110 volt recessed male receptacle with a- weatherproof cover
shall be installed on the exterior of the truck cab near the
drivers door. This receptacle shall be connected to a duplex
110 volt receptacle in the truck cab to be used for charging of
portable lights and portable radio equipment.
A Gast 110 volt built -in on board air compressor shall be
provided and mounted in the truck cab, connected to the truck
chassis air brake system. This compressor shall be connected to
the above electrical connection.
A 110 volt built -in on board battery charging system shall be
supplied and mounted in the truck cab connected to the above
electrical` connection. The system shall include a Kussmaul
Charge 11 automatic charger with built -in dual battery
isolators.
Two 42 "stainless steel front bumper guides shall be provided
and mounted one on each side on outboard ends of from bumper
extension. These guides shall be complete with amber top marker
Lights.
All electrical wiring shall be 14 gauge heavy stranded copper
with type SXL crosslink high temperature insulation, being
circuit function printed every three inches along its entire
length. Wiring shall be suitably protected in automotive loom,
securely attached and protected against chafing. A fuse block
with separate fuses or breakers shall be furnished and installed
in a convenient location with each circuit identified.
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MISCELLANEOUS;
Two fire department type 6 lb axes, one pick and one flat head
type shall be furnished and mounted.
One crowbar, pinch point type, mounted.
Two pike poles, 10 foot regular fire department type 'wood handle
with heavy duty steel hook attached, mounted.
Three 2 1/2 inch quick release chrome plated playpipe holders
shall be furnished, three point lock type.
Four 1 1/2 inch quick release chrome plated holders, same as the
above.
Four wrench holders complete with wrenches shall be Elkhart
model #470.
Four Storz coupling wrenches shall be provided.
EXTINGUISHERS;
The following_ extinguishers shall be furnished
and
mounted in
clamp type mounting brackets:
One CO -2 fire extinguisher 15 pound size.
One Dry Chemical ABC rated, 20 pound size.
PAINTING;
During the construction of the apparatus body, all flanges on
the body which will not be disassembled shall be thoroughly
cleaned, sprayed with vinyl wash primer, and primed with an
enamel type primer. All seams shall be caulked both inside and
along the exterior edges with g an automotive sealant nt to P revent
moisture from entering between any body panels. After all
flanges_ have been thoroughly assembled and caulked, any excess
primer is to be sandblasted away for maximum paint adhesion
along these flanged areas. Once construction of the body has
been completed, the doors, shelves, dividers, and all other
parts are to be removed. The body and each of it's parts shall
then be thoroughly sanded, phosphatized or etched, and then
washed with grease cutting cleaners. Tacked free of any dust
particles, the body and parts shall be individually sprayed with
one coat of vinyl wash spray primer to inhibit rust and provide
lasting adhesion. A full coat of quality primer shall then be
applied, followed by top coats of urethane paint Color of the
apparatus is to be red to match present apparatus. The
underside
of the
apparatus shall receive the same preparation
and finish coats of paint as the rest of the body and parts.
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After being allowed to dry to the paint manufacturers
recommendations, the wheel well areas of the apparatus shall be
carefully sprayed with Tectyl brand automotive undercoating for
added corrosion resistance.
While constructing the truck body, all aluminum parts shall be
properly fitted on the body and then removed. The back side of
all aluminum parts shall be sanded smooth of any burrs and sharp
edges, cleaned, and sprayed with two coats of clear acrylic
urethane for an insulating effect between the aluminum and the
metal on the apparatus body. After being reinstalled on the
trunk, all aluminum parts shall be properly sealed and caulked
to avoid the chance of moisture entering between the metal
surfaces.
During reassembly of the apparatus body and all of its parts,
care shall be exercised in fitting and fastening the parts back
in their respective position on the vehicle.. All bolts and nuts
are to be securely fastened and touched up. While attaching the
door locks to the door panels, a non - moisture absorbing gasket
shall be installed between the lock and the door skin. This
will prevent the lock from fracturing the painted surface as
well as insulating the materials from each other.
One pint of touchup paint shall be furnished with the truck.
Lettering shall be done in swirled gold leaf and suitably shaded
in blue to match present apparatus. Lettering to read as
follows:
on front cab doors: ENGINE
6
on rear doors; BROOKLYN
CENTER
Striping to be 3M brand Scotchcal gold with black borders.
Final delivery of above apparatus shall be made via driveaway
FOB City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, at which time fire
department personnel shall be instructed on complete operation
and maintenance of the equipment.
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT;
The following equipment is to be individually priced but must be
included in the base bid. City reserves the right to delete any
of the following items with a deduction of the price shown;
Four sets of 2 1/2 double male and double female adapters,
chrome plated.
Four gated wye adapters, 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" size. To be
Elkhart model B -100 or equal.
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One 24 unit first aid kit.
400 feet of 1 3/4" double jacket, t, polyester 600# test, .treated
fire hose coupled in 50 foot lengths with 1 1/2" NST male and
female couplings. Hone shall be BiLateral or equal.
One 6500 Watt Onan gasoline engine driven electric generator,
mounted in the rear compartment and complete with Vacu -Flo
cooling, electric start with remote start /stop switch in truck
cab, built -in 10 gallon gasoline fuel tank with external filler
opening on right side of body properly marked and with two
duplex household 110 volt receptacles at rear of body, one on
each side with weatherproof covers.
Two 1500 Watt Telescoping type flood lights shall be provided
and mounted one on each side at the pump compartment. These
lights shall be complete with switches and shall be wired to the
above electric generator.
Four each 500 Watt, 110 volt portable flood lights.
Four each Koehler or equal, rechargable type portable hand
lanterns complete with two dual light chargers.
One Stang model C0872 -31, 1200 gpm rated deck mounted monitor
with 3" NPT female inlet and 2 1/2" NST discharge and complete
with #D100292 -1, 12" long stainless steel stream shaper and one
tip.
Four each Span Flowminder flowmeters shall be installed on four
of the discharge lines. Lines to be metered to be determined by
the Fire Chief prior to construction of the apparatus.
The City of Brooklyn Center may require successful bidder to
provide a 100% performance Bond. Bidders shall show cost of
this bond so that consideration may be given at time of award.
25
Bidders are invited to submit an additional bid or bids on
demonstrator units or prebuilt trucks meeting the same basic
specification.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Bidders are required to provide the following information by
completing this form and returning it along with the sealed bid;
Name of bidder;
Factory location;
Delivery schedule after receipt of order;
Is a complete stock of repair parts available?
If so, state number of years such stock is maintained:
Engine: Make Model
No. of cylinders Bore Stroke
Piston Displacement Compression ratio
Gross Brake H.P. @ RPM Gross Torque @ RPM
Governed RPM Net Horsepower at governed RPM
No. of main bearings; Six cyl engine Eight Cyl.
Is crankshaft counterweighted? Main bearing diameter
Alternator make and capacity;
Transmission make Model Torque Cap
Wheelbase Turning radius Tire size
Front axle make Capacity
Rear axle make Capacity
Frame: x x Tensile Strength
Pump make Rating Max Capacity
Are gate valve balls chrome plated or Neoprene
Are pump gauges of the compound /pressure type
Width of cab Inside Outside
Are compartment doors welded or bolted to body:
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Member
introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1986 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
WHEREAS, Section 7.09 of the City Charter of the City of Brooklyn
Center does provide for a contingency appropriation as a part of the General
Fund Budget, and further provides that the contingency appropriation may be
transferred to any other appropriation by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center Police Department has determined
that it is in the best interest of its police officers to provide bullet - proof
vests to all of its police officers; and
WHEREAS, the cost of providing all police officers with bullet -proof
vests is estimated to be $12,000; and
WHEREAS, the cost of providing bullet -proof vests was not provided for
in the 1986 General Fund Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center to amend the 1986 General Fund Budget as follows:
Increase the Appropriations for the following line items:
Police Protection Other Equipment"Capital Outlay Account No. 01-4552-000-31
by $12,000
Decrease the Appropriations for the following line items:
Unallocated Departmental Expenses Contingency Account No. 01 -4995 .000 -80
by $12,000
Date Mayor
ATTEST
Clerk.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and'the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
i
MEMORANDUM
40 TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Jim Lindsay, Chief of Police
DATE: November 3, 1986
SUBJECT: Proposal to Purchase Bullet -Proof Vests for
Members of the Police Department
a tment
Some time ago the police department considered the purchase of
bullet -proof vests for all sworn personnel. As you know, five
vests were purchased for officers to wear for a trial period of
time to determine the wear comfort. At that time, using that
particular vest, it was believed only about 30% would wear them
on a daily basis. Since that time advancements have been made
with the vests in how they relate to the wear comfort. It is
believed that with the new design, the acceptance level would be
near 75 %.
With the recent shooting of the Minneapolis Police Officer, we
have reviewed our position on this matter. At this time, I am
prepared to require all on -duty uniformed officers to wear their
vest at all times. Investigators would be required to wear their
vests whenever they are serving search warrants or making contact
with the public in criminal situations. I request the purchase
of 33 vests
various styles, and 27 extra . covers for a total .
estimated cost of $12,000.00.
Member introduced the following resolution and m
its .adoption: �D
RESOLUTION N0.
0 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT TRUCK AND
AMENDING THE 1986 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City's 1986 Ford Pickup (Unit No. 42, VIN No.
1FDRF82K4GVA43946) was destroyed in an accident on October 1, 1986 and
WHEREAS, a tool chest was also destroyed in this accident; and
WHEREAS, the City's insurance policy will reimburse the City for
$6,500; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that this equipment be replaced with a
1987 Ford Pickup and a new tool chest using contingency funds to pay the
difference between the cost of the new vehicle and tool chest and the
reimbursement received from the insurance company and
WHEREAS, the following quotations for the furnishing of a new
pickup have been obtained:
Supplier Ouotation
Brookdale Ford $8,399.00
Superior Ford, Inc. $8,592.00
AND, WHEREAS, the new tool chest will be purchased from ABM
Equipment at a cost of $375; and
WHEREAS, the City ouncil determines ac y that it is imperative that
the City quire these pieces of equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City
of Brooklyn Center, that:
1. The quotation submitted by Brookdale Ford in the amount of
$8,399 is hereby determined to be the lowest proposal
received complying to the specifications. Said proposal is
hereby accepted. The City Manager is authorized and
directed to proceed with the purchase of said equipment.
2. The Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to
transfer from the Contingency Fund to the Park Maintenance
Division of the Public Works Department an amount equal to
the difference between the total purchase price of the
equipment and the amount paid by the insurance company.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member introduced the following resoluti 1Q
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BROOKLYN CENTER VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPARTMENT TO USE A CERTAIN HOUSE IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER FOR TRAINING PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Volunteer Fire Department has
requested the Brooklyn Center City Council to authorize the use of a'
house within the City of Brooklyn Center for the purpose of burning for
Fire Department training; and
WHEREAS, training drills are essential to maintain the
effectiveness of the Brooklyn Center Volunteer Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center HRA owns this house and has given
the Fire Department permission to use the house for training contingent
on authorization for such use by the Brooklyn Center City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Volunteer Fire Department--has
requested the Brooklyn Center City Council to authorize the use of the
house for training purposes through November 15, 1986; and
WHEREAS, the subject house is located at 1500 55th Avenue
North within the City of Brooklyn Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City f Brooklyn Center Y y r hereby authorizes the use of the house by the
Brooklyn Center Volunteer Fire Department, for training purposes through
November 15, 1986.
d
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that except for negligent acts of the
State, its agents and employees, the City of Brooklyn Center assumes all
liability for, and will save the State, its agents and employees
harmless from all claims for damages, actions or causes of action
arising out of the use of the subject building by the City for Fire
Department training.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member , and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1986 GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -180 REGARDING REPAIR OF THE HEATING SYSTEM
AT THE CITY MAINTENANCE GARAGE
WHEREAS, on October 27, 1986 the City Council adopted Resolution No.
86 -180 providing for an allocation of $5,000 for the repair of the City
Maintenance Garage heating system and authorizing the City Manager to proceed
with said repairs; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has now recommended that, in lieu
of repairing the existing heating system, it will be more cost effective to
replace said heating system with a new heating system; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has received the following two
proposals for the installation of a new heating system:
Installer Cost
Fred Vogt Company $8,560 + permit cost
Eagan & Sons $9,355 + permit cost
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the Cit y of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. The 1986 General Fund Budget as previously amended by Resolution
No. 86 -180 is hereby further amended to provide an allocation
totalling $8,600 in the Government Buildings Division (Division
19) for the replacement of the City Maintenance Garage heating
system. Said allocation shall be appropriated from the Unallocated
Departmental Expense Contingency Account (Division 80, Object No.
4995).
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to enter into
agreement with Fred Vogt Company in the amount of $8,560 plus
permit cost for the installation of said system.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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CITY 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
OF
B ROOKLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
r TELEPHONE 561 -5440
C ENTER EMERGENCY— POLICE - FIRE
911
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
I
FROM: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works
DATE: November 7, 1986
RE: Heating System at the City Maintenance Garage
On October 27, 1986 the City Council, at our request, adopted a resolution which
allocated $5,000 for the repair of the heating system which heats the office
areas of the City Maintenance Garage and authorized the City Manager to proceed
with said installation.
Further evaluation has indicated that, since the HVAC system in question is
approximately 16 years old, it is possible and probable that, 'if only the
furnace portion of the system is replaced, we will experience additional
operating and repay problems and costs on the remaining part of the system,
including the air conditioning elements of the system. If we spend the $5,000
to
repair the furnace now ow it is very that ry p tan additional. $.5,000 to
$7,000 of additional repairs will be incurred during the next 5 to 10 years. In
addition, it is noted that if the furnace is replaced at one time and the air
conditioning system is replaced separately it is very probable that the
efficiency of that system would not be as good as the efficiency which can be
expected from a totally new HVAC unit.
Accordingly, we have obtained 2 proposals for the installation of a totally new
HVAC unit which includes a new furnace and air conditioner. As shown on the
attached resolution, the low bid submitted is in the total amount of $8,560 plus
permit cost.
The attached resolution is submitted for consideration by the City Council.
Respect ully submitted,
Sy Kna p
Director of Public Works
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CORRECTION
Commissioner Sandstrom stated that he had viewed the Brookdale Christian Center
which has block and brick exteriors and felt that it is acceptable in appearance and
because of that he supported the proposed amendment.
Commissioner Wallerstedt stated that although she considers herself a friend of the
church, she feels that it would be a mistake to utilize the concrete block rather
than the originally proposed brick. She added that she believed that to allow the
block in this case would be contrary to the City's policy of requiring consistent
exterior treatments.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 86023 (Amendment)
Following further discussion, there was a motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded
by Commissioner Ainas to approve the amendment to Planning Commission Application
No. 86023 and permit a rock -faced concrete block exterior for the gymnasium at the
Brooklyn Center Baptist Church. Voting in favor: Commissioners Malecki, Ainas,
and Sandstrom. Voting against: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Nelson, Bernards
and Wallerstedt. The motion failed.
ACTION RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF APPLICATION NO. 86023 (Amendment)
There was a motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Wallerstedt to
deny the amendment to Planning Commission Application No. 86023 on the grounds that
the rock -faced block exterior on the gymnasium is inconsistent with the City's
policy of consistent exterior treatment which has been followed in the vast majority
of cases in the City.
Commissioner Sandstrom spoke against the motion stating that he felt such a
recommendation was inappropriate because a similar treatment had been used at the
Brookdale Christian Center. Commissioner Bernards commented that he felt it was
appropriate for the Commission to make a subjective judgment because aesthetics
were involved.
Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Nelson, Bernards and Wallerstedt.
Voting against: Commissioners Malecki, Ainas, and Sandstrom. The motion passed.
The Secretary next reported on a minor addition proposed by the Girl Scouts to their
building at 5601 Brooklyn Boulevard. He explained that the Girl Scouts were
proposing to fill in the area which had, at one time, served as an entrance to the old
library from Northport Drive to the building. He noted certain changes to the
building such as providing emergency exits from the community room would have to be
provided. He also noted that the staff had commented to the Girl Scouts regarding
the need to eliminate the appearance of an entrance to the building at that point
where a sidewalk approaches the building. He noted that the Girl Scouts have agreed
to eliminate some of the walkway and provide landscaping in that area. He also
commented that the Girl Scouts were proposing to use an alucobond material for part
of the exterior treatment. The Commission members suggested that the Girl Scouts
use glass rather than the alucobond for a consistent appearance to the south wall of
the building. Following further discussion, it was the consensus of the Planning
Commission that the Girl Scout proposal was a minor addition which did not require
the submittal of a formal site and building plan for purposes of a building permit.
ADJOURNMENT
Following further discussion, there was a motion by Commissioner Sandstrom seconded
by Commissioner Ainas to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission. The
motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
10 -16 -86 -3- Chairman
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
OCTOBER 30, 1986
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairman
George Lucht at 7 :30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Molly Malecki, Lowell Ainas, Mike Nelson,
Wallace Bernards and Ann Wallerstedt. Also present were Director of Planning and
Inspection Ronald Warren, City Engineer Bo Spurrier, and Planner Gary Shallcross.
Chairman Lucht noted that Commissioner Carl Sandstrom had called to say he would be
unable to attend and was excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 16 1986
Commissioner Bernards pointed out that a statement attributed to him on page 3,
second paragraph of the minutes, was actually made by Commissioner Wallerstedt.
Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the minutes
of the October 16, 1986 Planning Commission meeting as corrected. Voting in favor:
Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas, Nelson, Bernards and Wallerstedt.
Voting against: none. The motion passed.
APPLICATION NO. 86039 (Fred A. Reed)
Following the Chairman's explanation, the Secretary introduced the first item of
business, a request for preliminary plat approval to subdivide into two lots the
land at the southwest corner of 55th Avenue North and Lyndale Avenue North (5451
Lyndale Avenue North). The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff report
(see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 86039 attached)..
The Secretary also noted that a revised preliminary plat had been submitted showing
topography and existing utilities. The City Engineer added that the staff would
recommend that the City not extend utilites in 55th Avenue North to service the
single new lot created by the plat. He stated that a private utility service could
be extended from Lyndale Avenue North along the north side of the proposed plat. He
recommended that a 10' utility easement along the north line adjacent to 55th Avenue
North be dedicated for the utility services.
Chairman Lucht then asked the applicant whether he had anything to add. Mr. Fred
Reed asked whether the 10' easement would be within the street right -of -way or would
be on private property. The City Engineer responded that it would be 10' wide
within the private property along the north property line of Lot 2. He explained
that the easement was necessary during the construction phase to dig the trench for
the utility lines and would also allow for any later repair work.
PUBLIC HEARING (Application No. 86039)
Chairman Lucht then opened the meeting for a public hearing on Application No. 86039
and asked whether anyone present wished to speak regarding the application. Seeing
no one, he called for a motion to close the public hearing.
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CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Ion by commis oner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to close the public
hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 86039 (Fred A. Reed)
Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to recommend approval
of Application No. 86039, subject to the following conditions:
1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer.
2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the
City Ordinances.
3. The plat shall receive final approval and be filed at the County
prior to the issuance of building permits.
4. The applicant shall enter into a utility hookup agreement for
water and sanitary sewer service prior to release of the final
plat for filing.
5. Water and sewer service to Lot l of the proposed plat shall be
provided by a private utility extension from Lyndale Avenue
North. A 10' wide utility easement shall be dedicated along the
north side of the proposed Lot 2.
Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas, Nelson, Bernards
and Wallerstedt. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
OTHER BUSINESS
a. Earle Brown Bowl
The Planner then reviewed with the Planning Commission a proposal to add enclosed
areas at the northwest corner of the Earle Brown Bowl for additional coolers and
storage space. He showed the Planning Commission a site plan that indicated that
the setback for the proposed addition would have to be at least 50' from the Freeway
Boulevard right -of -way as required by the Zoning Ordinance. He also noted that the
plan showed a modification to the parking lot retaining the existing number of •
parking stalls required for the use on the site. He explained that the proposed
expansion would not affect the parking requirement for the Earle Brown Bowl which
was based on the number of lanes and the number of seats in the restaurant. He asked
whether the Commission had any concerns that should require the proposed addition to
be reviewed as a formal application. There was a brief discussion in which the
Planner also pointed out that the exterior treatment for the proposed addition would
have to be consistent with the existing exterior treatment on the building.
Commissioner Ainas stated that, although he did not vote to require a consistent
treatment on the Brooklyn Center Baptist Church, he would vote to require consistent
treatment in this case since it is a commercial building and the exterior is
decorative block which would be easier to match than brick. By consensus, it was
agreed that the proposed addition should not require formal Planning Commission
review.
b. RESOLUTION ON A LANDSCAPE POINT SYSTEM
The Secretary then introduced a resolution for the Planning Commission to establish
a point system for evaluating landscape plans. He stated that the point system
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within the resolution have been used by the Planning Commission during the previous
six months and that it was an experimental system that could be altered if it was felt
that the relationship between the various planting types needed modification.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 86 -4
Member Lowell Ainas introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DEFINITIVE STANDARDS FOR EVALUATING THE ADEQUACY OF
LANDSCAPE PLANS
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Mike Nelson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof;
Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Molly Malecki, Lowell Ainas, Mike Nelson,
Wallace Bernards and Ann Wallerstedt and the following voted against the same;
none, whereupon said resolution was duly passed and adopted.
DISCUSSION ITEM (Continuing Need for Energy Conservation)
The Secretary then briefly introduced a memo from the Planner to the City Manager on
the continuing need for energy conservation. He stated that the memo was an item
called for in the Year 2000 Report and was a draft statement on the continuing need
for conservation. He stated that, even though energy prices have fallen in recent
months, that does not mean that energy conservation is not a concern over the long
term. He also pointed out the main sources of energy are nonrenewable resources
which must be conserved.
The Planner then recommended that the Commission pay particular attention to parts 2
and 3 of the memo in which a criteria for adopting energy programs and a partial list
of possible energy conservation programs was enumerated.
Commissioner Ainas suggested that the unit of measurement in the forms for
monitoring energy use be reduced to B.T.U'S (British Thermal Units) which is a
common measure of energy to which gallons, kilowatt hours, and hundred cubic feet of
gas could be reduced.
Commissioner Wallerstedt suggested that social acceptability and aesthetics be
considered as a criteria for evaluating a proposed energy conservation program or
activity. She stated that windmills would not be appropriate in a residential
neighborhood. She also stated that an intra -city mass transit system is another
energy conservation program that Brooklyn Center could look into. She stated that '
there is a need for transit between residential areas in Brooklyn Center and the
central commercial area, especially Brookdale. She pointed out that the existing
MTC routes require people to travel downtown and then back out on a different bus
line.
Chairman Lucht also pointed out park and ride facilities as a possible program in the
City. The Planner stated that church parking lots are sometimes used for such
parking, but that an entire parcel devoted solely to such a use would probably not
happen.
Commissioner Wallerstedt also suggested flexibility in building codes to allow
energy conserving construction such as a geodesic dome or an earth sheltered
dwelling. Commissioner Ainas responded that such structures are presently
permitted under the code, but have different structural requirements due to the
unique construction.
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Commissioner Ainas stated that he did not think people in Brooklyn Center would
favor a point -of -sale inspection and code compliance ordinance. He stated that the
older homes in Brooklyn Center would have to be upgraded and that the cost of such
improvements prior to selling a house would be a burden on most existing residents.
The Secretary stated that the memo could be revised after further input from other
advisory commissions and that a later draft could be brought back to be forwarded
eventually to the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Following a brief review of upcoming business items, there was a motion by
Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to adjourn the meeting of the
Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission-
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Chairman
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. 86 -4-
Planning Commission Information Sheet
Application No. 86039
Applicant: Fred A. Reed
Location: 5451 Lyndale Avenue North
Request: Preliminary Plat
The applicant requests preliminary plat approval to subdivide into two lots the land
at the southwest corner of 55th Avenue North and Lyndale Avenue North. The land in
question is zoned R2 and is bounded on the north by 55th Avenue North, on the east by
Lyndale Avenue North, on the south by the Residential Alternatives Group Home, and
on the west by I -94. There is an existing single - family home on the corner lot at
5451 Lyndale Avenue North. A new single - family lot is being created on the south
side of 55th Avenue North, west of the existing residence and east of I -94.
The existing property contains two parcels which are portions of Lot 1, Block 1,
Bellevue Acres Addition which is an old plat in the southeast corner of the city.
The existing lots have metes and bounds legal descriptions. The westerly parcel,
adjacent to I -94 is a substandard remnant lot resulting from the highway
acquisition, which extends southward to the north line of the lot at 5445 Lyndale so
that the southerly portion lies west of the group home. The proposed legal
description is Lots 1 and 2 Block 1, Fred A. Reed Addition.
The following information summarizes the compliance of the proposed plat with
Zoning Ordinance requirements:
Lot Type *Widt /Requi Depth / Required Area /Required
Lot l Interior 60.49 60' �l 110' 8 s.f. /77 s.f.
s.f.
Lot 2 Corner 96.52' 75' 117.55' 110' 11,191 s.f./8,750 s.f.
s.f.
*measured at setback line
The proposed preliminary plat contains no topographic information and shows no
easements or utility locations. Staff have requested that this information be
provided no later than October 30th. There is no water or sewer in the short 55th
Avenue North cul -de -sac. The services to the westerly lot will have to come from
Lyndale Avenue North. The revised preliminary plat should show both existing and •
proposed utility locations.
The survey submitted shows that the existing house is 40.2' from 55th Avenue North
and 30 from Lyndale Avenue North. The 30' setback is substandard but is not
affected by the proposed division and, therefore, is not an issue with this
application.
The existing garage is located just 3' from the proposed westerly side lot line and
meets the minimum setback required by the Zoning Ordinance.
Altogether, the proposed plat should be in order by Thursday's meeting. Approval
should be subject to at least the following conditions:
1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City
i e Engineer.
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Application No. 86039 continued
2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City
Ordinances.
3. The plat shall receive final approval and be filed at the County prior to
the issuance of building permits.
4. The applicant shall enter into a utility hookup agreement for water and
sanitary sewer service prior to release of the final plat for filing.
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Member Lowell Ainas introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 86 -4
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING DEFINITIVE STANDARDS FOR
EVALUATING THE ADEQUACY OF LANDSCAPE PLANS
WHEREAS, Section 35 -230 of the Brooklyn Center Zoning Ordinance states
that it is the policy of the City to "preserve and promote an attractive, stable
residential and business environment for its citizens through encouraging well
conceived, high quality developments "; and
WHEREAS, Section 35 -230 also encourages "imaginative architectural
concepts shall be employed in the ... development of respective sites" and requires
site and building plan approval for all developments other than one and two family
dwellings; and
WHEREAS, said section also requires the submission of a site plan showing
landscape, including trees and shrubbery with indication of species, planting, size
and location; and
WHEREAS, it has been the informal policy of the Planning Commission to
request landscaping plans which meet an implicit community standard; and
WHEREAS, the Commission, at its March 13, April 10, and April 24, 1986
meetings has investigated the means of making the implicit community standard for
landscaping explicit, systematic and quantifiable, both for the benefit of the
Commission and of architects preparing required plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the following standards be used in evaluating the adequacy of
proposed landscape plans:
1. Landscape Plantings shall be provided on the site based on the point system
indicated below.
Maximum
Planting Type Minimum Size Points /Planting of Points `
a) Shade trees (Deciduous) 2 112" dia. 10 50
(Maple, Linden, Ash, Oak,
Locust, etc.)
b) Coniferous Trees 5' ht. 6 40
(Pine, Spruce, Cedar)
c) Decorative Trees 1 dia. 1.5 35
(Russian Olives, Radiant
Crab, Canada Red Cherry,
etc.)
d) Shrubs (Dogwood, Spirea, 12" dia. .5 25
Mockorange, Juniper,
Arborvitae, etc.)
RESOLUTION NO. 86 -4
Points Required Per Acre
The following schedule shall be used to determine the required number of points for a
given site. The schedule is cumulative so that the first two acres of any site will
require points on the basis of the column headed 11 0 -2 11 ; the next eight acres shall be
computed on the basis of the column headed 11 2 -10 "; and, area over ten acres shall be
computed on the basis of the column headed 11 10 +
Land Area of Site (acres)
Type of Development 0 -2 2 -10 10+
Office 100 80 60
Rest . /Retail /Service /Ent. /Hotels 80 60 40
Light Industrial 75 60 50
Heavy Industrial 60 50 40
Office /Ind. (over 25% office) 90 70 50
Multi- family Residential 90 75 60
Examples
nacre office site = 2 ac. @ 100 plus 4 ac. @ 80 = 520 points
15 acre retail /rest = 2 ac. @ 80 plus 8 ac. @ 60 plus 5 ac. @ 40 = 840 points
2. The above point system in no way substitutes for the screening and buffer
requirements set forth in the Zoning Ordinance. Plantings used for screening
purposes shall be accorded points, but fulfilling the point requirement shall
not obviate the requirement for screening.
3. Mature existing trees shall be accorded points on the basis of the above point
schedule. A bonus equal up to the full value of a given planting maybe granted
by the Commission for the preservation of large existing plantings.
4. All green areas on a site shall be sodded except in areas where viable turf
exists and is totally undisturbed by construction. The burden shall be on the
developer to prove at the time of a site inspection that such viable turf, in
fact, exists and has been properly maintained.
5. All greenstrips adjacent to an interior property line shall be a minimum of 5' in
width except in cases where special buffer provisions apply.
Date Chairman
ATTEST:
Secretary
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Mike Nelson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof; George Lucht, Mike Nelson, Molly Malecki, Lowell Ainas, Wallace Bernards
and Ann Wallerstedt and the following voted against the same; none, whereupon said
resolution was duly passed and adopted.
CITY 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
BROOOkLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
TELEPHONE 561 -5440
C ENTER EMERGENCY - POLICE - FIRE
911
T0: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works
FROM: H.R. Spurrier, City Engineer
DATE: E
November 7
9
1 86
RE: Final Plat - Fred A. Reed Addition
Mr. Fred Reed, developer of the above referenced plat, has petitioned the City
Council to approve the final plat of Fred A. Reed Addition. The land is
located
at the southwest corner of 55th Avenue North and Lyndale Avenue North.
Conditions proposed for the preliminary plat by the Planning Commission at its
October 30, 1986 meeting are as follows:
1. Final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer.
2. The final
plat approval is..subject to the requirements of Chapter 15 of
the City Ordinances.
rdinances.
3. The plat shall receive final approval and be filed at the County prior
to issuance of building permits.
4. The applicant shall enter into a "Utility Hookup Agreement" for water and ,
sanitary sewer service prior to release of the final plat for filing.
5. A 10 foot drainage and utility easement shall be shown on the north line
of the plat.
After further review of the topography submitted by the developer I see a need
for reserving a 10 foot drainage and utility easement along the southerly line
of Lot 2 so that development flexibility is not limited on Lot 1 due to drainage
restraints.
Of the conditions above No. 1, 2, 3 and 5 have been met. Accordingly, we
recommend approval of the final plat subject to the following conditions
J g
1. Receipt of title opinion from the City Attorney confirming the
appropriate parties responsible for signing the plat.
2. A 10 foot drainage and utility easement shall be shown on the south line
of Lot 2 Block 1 of the proposed lat.
November 7, 1986
Page 2
3. The applicant shall enter into a "Utility Hookup Agreement prior to
approval of the final plat.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the 10th day of
November, 1986 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to
consider an amendment to Chapter 23 regarding the deletion of liquor license
fees.
Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request at least 96
hours in advance. Please contact the Personnel Coordinator at 561 -5440 to make
arrangements.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 REGARDING LIQUOR
LICENSE FEES
FOLLOWS; THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS
Section 1. Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn
Center is hereby amended in the following manner:
Section 23 -010. LICENSE FEES. The fees for the various licenses
shall be as hereinafter stated, not withstanding other ordinance provisions
regarding the specific fee.
Fee, (annual un-
less otherwise
Type of License Reauired:by Section License Expires stated
[On Sale Intoxicating
Liquor
Class A 11 -507 Dec. 31 $ 8,000.00
Class B 11 -507 Dec. 31 11,000.00
Class C 11 -507 Dec. 31 14,000.00
(These fees shall become effective on January 1, 1985. Until such time the fees
from all classes of on sale intoxicating liquor licenses shall be $10,000`.)
Class D 11 -507 Dec. 31 14,000.00
On Sale Liquor (Club) 11 -507 Dec. 31
Up to 200 members 300.00
201 - 500 members 500.00
501 - 1,000 members 650.00
1,001 - 2,000 members 800.00
2,001 - 4,000 members 000.00
4,001 - 6,000 members 2,000.00
Over 6,000 members 3,000.00
Sunday On Sale
Intoxicating Liquor 11 -552 Dec. 31 200.00
Set Up License 11 -402 June 30 300.00
ORDINANCE NO,
Temporary Set Up License 11 -403 Special p $25.00 /day
On Sale Malt 11 -102, Sub. 1 Dec. 31 500.00
Temporary On Sale
Malt 11 -102, Sub. 1 Special 10.00 /day
Off Sale Malt 11 -102, Sub. 1 Dec. 31 50.00
On Sale Wine 11 -507 Dec. 31 2,000.00]
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and
upon thirty (30) days following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of 1986.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk ,
Date of Publication
Effective Date
(Underline indicates new matter, brackets indicate matter to be deleted.)
laa,
Member introduced the following resolution and
0 moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE FOR LIQUOR LICENSE FEES
WHEREAS, Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances establishes fees to
be charged for liquor licenses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it would be less
cumbersome and a better method of ensuring a uniform fee structure to set
forth these fees in a fee schedule; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances has been amended to
authorize the setting of various fees by City Council resolution rather
than by ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Brooklyn Center to adopt the following ngfee schedules;
LIQUOR LICENSES FEE SCHEDULE
ON -SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR:
CLASS A (Percent of Food in Food /Liquor
Split 80% or above) $ 8
CLASS B (Percent of Food -in Food
Split 50 to 79% /Liquor
) $11,000.00
CLASS C (Percent of Food in Food /Liquor
Split 40 to 49% and primary
business other than restaurant,
such as hotel or bowling alley) $14,000.00
CLASS D (For establishments who have not
been in business long enough to
have an established Food /Liquor
split ratio) $14,000.00
SUNDAY LICENSE (Must have one of above) $ 200.00
TEMPORARY ON -SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR $ 25.00 /day
(Maximum 3 days)
SET -UP LICENSES:
ANNUAL
$ 300.00.
TEMPORARY (Maximum 10 days for City) $ .25.00 /day
ON -SALE WINE LICENSE $ 2,000.00
RESOLUTION NO.
ON -SALE CLUB LICENSE:
Up to 200 members $ 300.00
201 to 500 members $ 500.00
501 to 1,000 members $ 650.00
1,001 to 2,000 members $ 800.00
2,001 to 4,000 members $ 1,000.00
4,001 to 6,000 members $ 2,000.00
over 6,000 members $ 3,000.00
ON -SALE NONINTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR $ 500.00
OFF -SALE NONINTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR $ 100.00
TEMPORARy ON -SALE NONINTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR $ 10.00 /day
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above schedule of Liquor
License fees shall become effective on December 20, 1986.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Geralyn R. Barone, Personnel Coordinator
DATE: November 7, 1986
SUBJECT: Recommendation from Park and Recreation Commission to
Flood Skating Rink at Freeway Park
The Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation Commission is
recommending that the City Council approve the flooding of the
skating rink at Freeway Park. Attached is a draft copy of the
minutes of the October 21, 1986 Park and Recreation Commission
meeting, at which time the recommendation was made. Also
attached is a copy of the petition from the neighborhood'
residents living near Freeway Park who requested the skating
rink.
Below is an outline of approximate costs involved for the rink,
which would be unsupervised.
Item Cost
Repair lights and install timer $ 600.00
Water 150.00
Electricity 150.00
Labor and benefits 846.00
Machines (operating tanker,
sweeper and blower) 500.00
Miscellaneous 200.00
TOTAL $2,446.00
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FOR THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 21, 1986
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Sorenson called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairman Sorenson, Commissioners Manson and Peterson. Also
present were Councilmember Bill Hawes, City Manager Gerald G.
Splinter, and Recording Secretary Geralyn Barone. Commissioners
Skeels and Propst were not able to attend the meeting this
evening.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 20 1986
There was a motion by Commissioner Manson and seconded by
Commissioner Peterson to approve the minutes of the May 20, 1986
Park and Recreation Commission meeting. The motion passed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 16 1986
Chairman Sorenson stated that this item will be held over to the
next Commission meeting when members who were in attendance at
the September meeting will be present at the November meeting to
vote.
REPORT ON PARK BOND PROJECTS
The City Manager reviewed his memorandum and report to the Park
and Recreation Commission dated October 15, 1986, highlighting
changes or modifications to the original plan, such as the horse
shoe courts and trailways. He proceeded to review specific
changes made to the Palmer Lake Nature Area, the trailway system,
and Central Park. He also reviewed the finances for the bonding
projects. The City Manager pointed out several areas that are
left to be completed, including further work on the trail system,
the vacant area around North Twin Lake including the peninsula
and the island, the trailway near 69th Avenue North and in the
southeast part of the City, the area along the Mississippi River,
and further development of the Entertainment in the Parks
programming. Chairman Sorenson pointed out that the number one
priority of the Park Bond Projects, that of the neighborhood
parks, did not come out short on the funding of the projects.
SKATING RINK AT FREEWAY PARK
The Commission reviewed a petition from the residents living near
Freeway Park requesting the addition of a skating rink for this
winter. Chairman Sorenson asked what annual flooding costs are,
and the Recording Secretary did not know. one resident in
attendance said there are many younger families back in the
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neighborhood, and because she does not want the children crossing
at 69th Avenue - North to use the skating rink near Palmer Lake,
she feels Freeway Park would be convenient and a safe place for
the children to skate. Commissioner Peterson asked where the
children would change their skates, and one resident said the
kids will put their skates on at home and walk on the streets to
the rink, which is not that far from any of the homes in the
area. Councilmember Hawes asked if there are any lights in
Freeway Park and Chairman Sorenson stated there are not. A
resident noted there is a street light in the parking lot at the
park. One resident said there is a very positive response from
residents in the area, as indicated on the petition. One person
said the residents would like to see the money put into an area
park, adding that the children are out of school around 2:00
p.m., so there are enough daylight hours for afternoon skating.
Commissioner Peterson expressed concern about skating in a
nonsupervised area because some kids will be playing hockey. A
resident pointed out that there will be kids playing hockey, but
there will also be a lot of children skating. One resident said
there are enough people who want this skating rink and there
should not be any problems. Commissioner Peterson expressed
concern about the City's liability with an unsupervised skating
rink, and Chairman Sorenson pointed out that Lions Park skating
rink has been unsupervised. One resident asked if the City can
state a disclaimer, and the Recording Secretary said this is not
effective. The Commission discussed the City's liability and
concern over hockey players and young children skating in the
same area. One resident pointed out that some of the parents do
skate with their children. Chairman Sorenson said he is in favor
of flooding the rink because of the access problem to other
neighborhood skating rinks, and recommended a one -year trial
period.
There was a motion by Commissioner Manson and seconded by
Commissioner Peterson to recommend to the City Council to flood
Freeway Park and open it for a one -year trial period without
supervision, and to review the survey by the Park and Recreation
Department regarding usage after completion of the trial period.
The motion passed. The Recording Secretary said this item will
be recommended to the City Council at its November 10, 1986
meeting.
RECESS
The Park and Recreation Commission recessed at 8:30 p.m. and
reconvened at 8 :43 p.m.
BIKE PATHS ON ROADWAYS
The Recording Secretary said that the Director of Public Works,
Sy Knapp, will be reviewing the entire sidewalk and bike path
system in the City in the next few months, and will work in
cooperation with the Park and Recreation Commission in reviewing
this.
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Councilmember Hawes stated that he did not receive his agenda
packet for the meeting this evening, and the Recording Secretary
said she would determine what the problem was.
TRAILWAY SYSTEM - REVIEW OF UNDEVELOPED PORTION
The Recording Secretary said that the Park and Recreation
Commission could recommend blacktopping the remaining portion of
the trailway on the east side of Palmer Lake. Councilmember
Hawes asked that this item be discussed more completely at the
next Commission meeting, discussing both pros and cons of the
proposal. This item was deferred to the next meeting.
FUTURE DISCUSSION ITEMS
Chairman Sorenson said he would like to discuss parking problems
related to the boat launches on Twin Lake North. Councilmember
Hawes said the neighbors are angry about the lack of parking near
the Twin Lake beach area, and this should also be discussed.
Chairman Sorenson said there should be some happy medium between
no parking and allowing parking everywhere.
Chairman Sorenson also requested that a review of the general
ordinances related to the parks directly be done and discussed at
the December or January Commission meeting. Councilmember Hawes
asked why the pages of revisions to the Ordinance book are not
dated, and the Recording Secretary said she would look into this.
Chairman Sorenson said he would also like to discuss parks
maintenance, and expressed concern because the park maintenance
manual is not being used:
NORTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL PARK
The Recording Secretary said that it was preferred that Chairman
Sorenson represent the current Park and Recreation Commission on
the ad hoc committee for the North Mississippi Regional Park
because he is chairman of the present commission and has some
background of the park plan development. Councilmember Hawes
noted that the entire project is still in limbo, and the
Commission discussed this proposed park area.
VANDALISM IN PARKS
Chairman Sorenson and the Commission discussed the vandalism
problems in the parks. Chairman Sorenson suggested the
possibility of adding park police or extra patrols in an effort
to stop the vandalism. Commissioner Manson asked if it is known
when the vandalism is occurring, and Councilmember Hawes stated
that probably after dark, until midnight. Commissioner Manson
stated that it is probably worse on the weekends. Chairman
Sorenson said an effort ought to be coordinated with the
residents to get them to pay more attention and get involved in
solving this problem. The Recording Secretary suggested that a
representative from the Crime Prevention Fund work with the Park `
and Recreation Commission in coordinating efforts targeting on
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vandalism in the parks. She will make arrangements with the
Chief of Police to schedule this for a future commission meeting.
ITEMS DEFERRED TO NEXT COMMISSION MEETING
Chairman Sorenson suggested that the following items be deferred
to the next meeting for further discussion: trailway system,
bike paths on roadways, and vandalism in the parks.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Commissioner Peterson and seconded by
Commissioner Manson to adjourn. The motion passed. The Brooklyn
Center Park and Recreation Commission adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Chairman
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August 29, 1986-
Dear Neighbors:
The children in our neighborhood have expressed an interest in
having a skating rink at Freeway Park. This petition will be
handed over to the Citys' Park and Recreation Dept. to show
our interest in having a rink flooded this winter.
Thanksfor your signature!
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M & C No. 86 -17
y November 7, 1986
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Proposed Agreement on the Disposition of the
Duoos Brothers American Legion Post 630 Liquor
License Case
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council:
Attached please find a copy of an agreement between the City of
Brooklyn Center and American Legion Post 630, which is signed by
the attorneys representing both parties. This represents a
proposed settlement disposing of the contested liquor violation
license case. The administrative law judge, Allen W. Kline, has
continued his hearing on this matter to allow the two parties to
attempt to enter into a stipulated agreed upon settlement of this
matter.
By the time you consider this matter at your Monday evening
meeting, representatives of the American Legion Post will have
had time to review the attached document and approve or
disapprove of its substance. You will then on Monday evening
have an opportunity to review the document and consider it for
approval or disapproval. Should the parties fail to come to an
agreement, then Judge Kline will continue his consideration of
the matter.
In the agreement the Legion Post agrees the gambling violation
occurred and states that it wasn't their intention to violate the
gambling law. They also agree that the license be revoked
effective 12:01 a.m., December 25, 1986, and the agreement states
that no civil penalty will be imposed. The agreement further
stipulates that the City Council will consider a new application
for a 1987 club license at its January 12, 1987 meeting, or
earlier if the Legion Club submits acceptable license
documentation. The agreement stipulates that the City will make
its best effort to complete the license investigation within a
set period of time, and this stipulated agreement puts the
Council in a situation where the full management of the license
holder and bar manager will have to be investigated and approved
by the City Council.
It should be clearly understood that if the license application
and data submitted by the Legion Club is not acceptable, the
Council does not have to issue a 1987 license'. Mr. Schieffer and
the Legion Club's attorney, Mr. Flakne, have had extensive
discussions regarding the type of application that will most -M &
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likely be accepted by the Police Chief and City Manager and
recommended to the City Council. We believe this agreement
serves both parties in this issue and the Police Chief, City
Manager and City Attorney recommend it for your favorable
consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
Gerald G. Splinter
City Manager
enc.
City Council of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
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In Re the Matter of the Alleged AGREEMENT FOR THE DISPOSITION
Liquor Law Violations of the OF A CONTESTED CASE
Duoos Brothers American Legion. OAH Nos. CITY
Post No. 630 87- 005 -AK, 6 -2101 -915 -3
The above- entitled matter came on for hearing before the
Honorable Allan W. Klein, Administrative Law Judge on the day
of October, 1986, and was continued from time to time thereafter.
Upon review of the proposed evidence and discussions among
counsel and representatives of the parties, it is hereby
stipulated and agreed as follows:
1. Duoos Brothers American Legion Post No. 630
(hereinafter called the "Licensee ") admits that a gambling
violation occurred on its licensed premises on the 18th day of
July, 1986, to wit: A payment of money for accumulated points on
a video poker machine number , by an employee of said
Licensee to a patron thereof, and that said gambling violation
occurred without the intention of the Licensee to violate the law
but with the intention of the Licensee to do the act which
constituted the violation.
2. The Licensee and the City of Brooklyn Center
(hereinafter called "the City ") agree that the sanction imposed
as a result of the gambling violation shall be the revocation of
the Licensee's 1986 Club On -Sale Retail Liquor License, said
revocation being effective at 12:01 a.m. on December 25, 1986,
and that no civil penalty shall be imposed.
3. The said revocation shall in no way prejudice the
Licensee from making application for its 1987 Club On -Sale Retail
Liquor License and for said application to be heard and
considered by the City Council of the City no later than its
regularly scheduled meeting on January 12, 1987, provided,
however, that the said application for 1987 license may be heard
and acted upon prior to January 12, 1987, if the Licensee submits
its application in a timely manner. It is further agreed that
the normal time period for investigation of the application of
any licensee is thirty days from the date of filing the
application. If the said Licensee files its application on or
before November 22, 1986, the City will exert its best _efforts to
complete its investigation of said application in order to place
the application before the City Council at its regularly
scheduled meeting of December 22, 1986.
4. It is further agreed that upon ratification and
approval of this agreement by the City Council of the City and
the governing board of the Licensee, the contested matter
presently before the Office of Administrative Hearings is
dismissed.
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Approved as to form by counsel for the City of Brooklyn`
S Center:
LEFEVERE, LEFLER, KENNEDY,
O'BRIEN & DRAWZ
Dated: ✓�
By
Richard J - -
Schieff
Att. I.D. No. 966
Attorneys for the City of
Brooklyn Center
2000 First.Bank Place W.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 333 -0543
Approved as to form for the Licensee:
FLAKNE LAW FFICES, P.A.
Dated : �',',
By
Gary W. #cAkne
Att. I.W No. 29932
Attorney for Duoos Brothers
American Legion Post No. 630
9304 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(612) 888 -9304
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Licenses to be approved by the City Council on November 10, 1986:
CHRISTMAS TREE SALES LOT
Midwest Challenge 50's Grill
P.Q.T. Company 4007 58th Avenue North 1 l . Q • W Q/l/t1L,;2
Director of Planning
and Inspection
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
Perkins Restaurant 5915 John Martin Dr.
Sanitarian
GARBAGE AND REFUSE HAULERS LICENSE
Block Sanitation 6741 79th Avenue North
Sanitarian
ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
Garden City School 3501 65th Avenue North
Sanitarian
MECHANICAL. SYSTEMS LICENSE
Air One Mechanical Company 6317 Welcome Avenue N.
Building Official
TAXI CAB LICENSE ,
Yellow Suburban 3555 5th Avenue S.
ief of Police
GENERAL APPROVAL:
D.
K. Weeks, .City Clerk
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