HomeMy WebLinkAbout1963 12-02 CCM Special Session 53
Minutes of the Proceedings of the Village
Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center
in the County of Hennepin and State of
Minnesota
December 2, 1963
The Village Council met in Special Session and was called to order by
Mayor Gordon Erickson at 7:30 P. M.
Roll Call: Mayor Gordon Erickson, Phil Cohen, Howard Heck and
John Leary were present. Clerk Henry Dorff was absent.
Rev. Oral M of the Brooklyn Center Church of Christ gave the
Invocation for the meeting.
Clerk Henry Dorff entered the meeting at this time.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Phil Cohen to approve the
minutes of the Council Meeting of November 26, 1963 as recorded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOINT AND COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
SUBURBAN SANITARY SEWER COMMISSION
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota,
1. It is hereby determined to be necessary and expedient to the public
health, safety, prosperity, convenience and general welfare of the Village
of Brooklyn Center and its citizens and residents to enter into a joint and
cooperative agreement with other suburban municipal corporations for the
formation of a Suburban Sanitary Sewer Commission,
2. A proposed agreement, to accomplish such purpose, a copy of which
Is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby approved and adopted,
and the Mayor and Clerk and all other appropriate officials of this municipality
are hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement on behalf of
this municipality and to take the steps outlined in said agreement necessary
to effectuate it, and the clerk is hereby authorized and directed to send a
certified copy of this resolution and a duly executed copy of said agreement
to the village clerk of the Village of New Hope, Minnesota.
3. The first member of the board of the Suburban Sanitary Sewer -* : =
C ommission established said agreement, from his municipality, shall be
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John Leary and his alternate shall be Donald Poss, both of whom shall serve
without compensation, provided, however, such member of the board of
directors, and his alternate, may be paid their actual expenses necessarily
Incurred in the performance of their duties.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Henry Dorff, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted
in favor thereof: Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff, John Leary, Howard Heck
and Phil. Cohen and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
The Village Council discussed the matter of commencing litigation to
contest the budget adopted by the County Board for General Hospital., The
Village Attorney was requested to research the question and report back at
the next council meeting.
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The Village Council discussed the sale of the Village owned lot
abutting Osseo Road near 53rd Avenue. The VillageAttorney was instructed
to report on some problems connected with the sale of the property and the
Council members wished an opportunity to view the property before making a
decision.
The Village Council discussed the establishment of a Capital Improvemew
Program and particularly heard a report from Tom Hodne, consultant Planner,
regarding the possible locations for a Village Hall and Street Department
Garage.
Motion by Henry Dorff and seconded by Phil Cohen to authorize the use
of the Council Chambers by the Recreation Department on Friday evenings.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by john Leary and seconded by Howard Heck to authorise the
use of Council Chambers by Brooklyn Center organizations for public meetings,
when space is available, for a service charge of $8.00. Motion carried
unanimously.
Member Howard Heck introduced the following ordinance and moved its
adoption:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE
ALLEYS OF &O_g LYN CENTER
THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA
DO ORDAIN:
Section 1, Sections 27 -601 and Section 27 -602 of the Village Ordinancees
are hereby enacted to read as follows:
Se__ coon 27 -601. ALLEY SPEED LIMIT. No person shall operate a motor
vehicle in excess of 15 miles per hour on any alley within the Village of
Brooklyn Center. All signs indicating the said 15 mile an hour limit placed
and maintained by the Brooklyn Center Police Department shall be deemed
Pursuant to the authority of the Village Council unless the Village Council has
expressly prohibited the erection of such sign or direction.
Section 27 -602, PENALTY. Any person convicted of a violation of Sectio
27 -601 may be punished by not more than 90 days imprisonment or a fine of
not more than $100.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after its legal publication.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Ordinance was duly seconded by
member john Leary, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted
In favor thereof: Gordon Erickson, john Leary, Howard Heck , Phil Cohen
and Henry Dorff and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon
said ord,e was declared duly passed and adopted.
Motion by Phil Cohen and seconded b Henry orff to y my authorize the
release of cash escrow of $250 for improvements in Northbrook Manor
Addition. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to release cash ;
escrow in the amount of $300 for improvements in Orvilles Addition. Motion
carried unanimously.
Member Henry Dorff introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION ORDERING FLUORIDATION OF BROOKLYN CENTER
MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY, IMPROVEMENT NO. 1963• -27, AND
ORDERING PREP ON OF SPECIEXCATIONS
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Village Council has studied the aspects
of fluoridating the municipal water supply, and
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WHEREAS, on August 5, 1963, a public discussion was conducted
regarding the merits and disadvantages of fluoridation, and
WHEREAS, on August 5, 1963, affirmative action was taken to initiate
fluoridation of the municipal water supply,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the
Village of Brooklyn Center that it is in the best interests of the Village that the
following improvement be installed:
Fluoridation of the municipal water supply with the specifications
for said improvement to be prepared by the Village Engineer.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Howard Heck, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff, john Leary, Howard
Heck and Phil Cohen and the following voted against the same: None;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member Phil Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS FOR
FLUORIDATION OF MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY
IMPROVEMENT NO. 1963 -27 AND DIRECTING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota as follows:
1. The specifications for the following improvement, prepared by the
Village Engineer, are hereby approved and ordered filed with the Clerk:
Project No. 1963 -27, Fluooidation of the Municipal Water Supply
2. The Clerk shall advertise for bids to furnish equipment for such
Improvement by publication at least once in the official newspaper and in
the Construction Bulletin, the date of first publication not less than ten (10)
days prior to the date for receipt of bids. Said notice shall state that no
bids will be considered unless sealed and filed and accompanied by a cash
deposit, bid bond, cashiers check or certified check payable to the Clerk
In the amount of not less than 5 per cent of the bid.
3. Bid date is set for December 16, 1963, at 10 :00 of clock A. M.
4. The Village Administrator and Village Engineer shall be authorized
to open and tabulate the bids.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member john Leary, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted
in favor thereof: Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff, John Leary, Howard Heck
and Phil Cohen and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK
(CONTRACTED BY VILLAGE)
WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the Village of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, James D. Wolff Co , have satisfactorily
completed the following improvement in accordance with said contract:
Project 1963 -4 Sanitary Sewer Improvement
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the
Village of Brooklyn Center:
1, Upon recommendation of the Village Engineer, the work completed
under said contract is hereby accepted and approved.
2. The value of work performed is less than the original contract
amount by $661.21 because of general overestimating of bid proposal
quantities.
3. The Village Officials are hereby directed to Issue proper order for
final payment on said contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full. The
total amount paid for said improvement project being $9,779.89.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member john Leary and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in
favor thereof: Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff, john Leary, Howard Heck
and Phil Cohen and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Mmber john Leary introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK
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WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the Village of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, James D. Vlolff Co. have satisfactorily complete
the following improvement in accordance with said contract:
Project 1963-5 Sanitary Sewer Improvement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the
Village of Brooklyn Center:
1. Upon recommendation of the Village Engineer, the work completed
under said contract is hereby accepted and approved.
2. The value of work performed is less than the original contract
amount by $174.79 because of general overestimating of bid proposal
quantities.
3, The Village Officials are hereby directed ti issue proper order for
final payment on said contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
The total amount paid for said improvement project being $2,975.15.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Henry Dorff, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted
In favor thereof: Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff, John Leary, Howard Heck
and Phil Cohen and the following voted against the same None; whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member Henry Dorff introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK
... IQONMQTED BY VILLAGE}
WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the Village of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, fames D. 1 Tolff Co. have satisfactorily
completed the following improvement in accordance with said contract:
Project 1963 -6 Water Main Improvement
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the
Village of Brooklyn Centa:
1. Upon recommendation of the Village Engineer, the work completed
under said contract is hereby accepted and approved.
2. The value of work performed is lose than the original contract
amount by $1,,031.36 because of general overestimating of bid proposal
quantities.
3. The Village Officials are hereby directed to issue proper order for
final payment on said contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full. The
total amount paid for said improvement project being $19,,389.93,
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Howard Heck, and upon vote being taken thereon the following
voted in favor thereof; Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff, John Leary, Howard
Heck and Phil Cohen and the following voted against the same; None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member Phil Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK
(CONTRACTED BY VILLAGE)
WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the Village of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, lames D. Wolff Co, have satisfactorily completer
the following improvement in accordance with said contract;
Project 1963 -7 Water Main Improvement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the
Village of Brooklyn Center.
1. Upon recommendation of the Village Engineer, the work completed
under said contract is hereby accepted and approved.
2. The value of work performed exceeded the original contract amount
by $330.56 because of general underestimating of bid proposal quantities.
3. The Village Officials are hereby directed to issue proper order
for final payment on said contract, taking the contractor`s receipt in full.
The total amount paid for said improvement project being $1,,499.80,,
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member John Leary, and uponvoW b9IM taken thereon the following voted
In favor thereof; Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff, John Leary , Howard Heck
and Phil Cohen and the following voted against the same; None; whereupon.
Bald resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK
(CONTRACTED BY V_,_,, .ME)_��,___
WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the Village of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota , Lames D. Wolff Co . have satisfactorily
completed the following improvement in accordance with said contract:
Project 1963 -8 Sanitary Sewer Improvement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the
Village of Brooklyn Center.
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1. Upon recommendation of the Village Engineer, the work completed
under said contract is hereby accepted and approved.
2. The value of work performed is less than the original contract
amount by $31.20 because of general overestimating of quantities.
3. The Village Officials are hereby directed to Issue proper order
for final payment on said contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
The total amount paid for said improvement project being $208.80.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Phil Cohen, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted
In favor ieof: GoMw Erickson, Henry Dorff, Phil Cohen, john Leary, and
Howard Heck and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK
(CONTRACTED BY VIIAGE) ,,,_
WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the Village of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, James D. Wolff Co. have satisfactorily
completed the following improvement in accordance with said contract;
Project 1963 -9 Water Main Improvement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village
of Brooklyn Center:
1. Upon recommendation of the Village Engineer, the work completed
under said contract is hereby accepted and approved.
2. The value of work performed exceeded the original contract amount
by $61.67 because of general underestimating of quantities.
3. The Village Officials are hereby directed to issue proper order for
final payment on said contract, taking the contractor's receipt In full. The
total amount paid for said improvement project being $6,615.34.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Henry Dorff and upon vote being taken thereon the following
voted in favor thereof; Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff, John Leary, Howard
Heck and Phil Cohen and the following voted against the same: None;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member Henry Dorff introduced the following resolution and moved
Its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK
(CQNMQTF.D BY V AGEf
WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the Village of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, James D. V of ff Co . have satisfactorily
completed the following improvement in accordance with said contract:
Project 1963 -10 Water Main Improvement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the
Village of Brooklyn Center.
1. Upon recommendation of the Village Engineer, the work completed
under said contract is hereby accepted and approved.
a. The value of work perforated exceeded the original contract
amount by $49.42 because of general underestimating of quantities.
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3. The Village Officials are hereby directed to issue proper
order for final payment on said contract, taking the contractor's receipt
in full. The total amount paid for said improvement project being $24,936.80.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Howard Heck, and upon vote being taken thereon the following
voted in favor thereof: Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff, john Leary, Howard
Heck and Phil Cohen and the following voted against the same: None;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member Phil Cohen introduced the following resolut ion and moved its
adoption:
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK
(CO..MM= U VILLAGE)
WHEREAS, pursuant to a written contract signed with the Village of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, J ames D. Wolff Q have satisfactorily
completed the following improvement in accordance with said contract:
Project 1963 -13 Sanitary & Storm Sewer Improvement
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the
Village of Brooklyn Center:
1. Upon recommendation of the Village Engineer, the work completed
under said contract is hereby accepted and approved.
2. The value of work performed is less than the original contract
amount by $486.79 because of general overestimating of quantities.
3. The Village Officials are hereby directed to issue proper order for
final payment on said contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full. The
total amount paid for said improvement project being $7,,786.27,
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Howard Heck,, and upon vote being taken thereon the following
voted in favor thereof: Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff, John Leary, Howard
Heck and Phil Cohen and the following voted against the same: None;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Motion by John Leary and seconded by Henry Dorff to approve the
following licenses.
EIRMa License
Sassco, Inc. 475 8th Avenue N. W. , New Brighton
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Henry Dorff and seconded by John Leary to appoint G. Dale
Hamilton as the Assistant Engineer at a salary of $636.00 with an increase
to $650 on July 1, 1964. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Henry Dorff to adjourn.
The Village Council adjourned at 12:1 S A. M.
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Clerk
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