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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 07-06 CCM Special Session r 151 NAn ices of the Proceedings of the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Mban --sots July 6, 1964 The Village Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Gordon Erickson at 7;30 P. M. Roll Cali.; Present were Mayor Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff, John Leary, Howard Heck and Phil Cohen. Motion by Phil Cohen and seconded by John Leary to approve the minutes of the June 29, 1964 Coun ^i? meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The Village Council presented Certificates of Recognition to citizens of Brooklyn Center who have participated in the affairs of the Village by serving on various boards and commissions and devoted substantial time toward improving the community. Rev. Westberg gave the invocation. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by John Leary to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign an agreement with the State of Minnesota Highway Department providing for the maintenance of certain street lights by the Village. Motion carried unanimously. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration Of proposed Storm Sewer Improvement No. 1964 -8. The Clerk produced an affidavit of publication of notice of hearing on the proposed improvement showing two weeks publication thereof In the official newspaper, the last publication being on July 1, 1964, which affidavit was examined and found satisfactory and ordered placed on file. The Mayor then called upon all property owners present to present arguments either for or against the proposed improvement. After hearing and considering all objections, and the property owners appearing in favor Of said improvement, member Henry Dorff introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 1964 -8 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows; 1. It is hereby det-m—rmined that it is necessary and for the best Interests of the Village and the owners of property specially benefitted thereby, that the following improvement shall be constructed: Storm Sewer Improvement No. 1964 -8 2. The plans and specifications for said improvement shall 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; Cordon Erickson, Henry Dc r . John Leary, Howard Heck and Phil Cohen and the following voted against the same; None; whereupon saidresolution was declared duly passed and adopted. _L. 14 Motion by John Leary and seconded by Phil Cohen to recind the resolution of the Council of June 1, 1964 which ordered the construction of the original Storm Sewer Improvement Project No. 1964 -8. Motion carried unanimousl; The Village Attorney was directed to determine whether or not any unexpended surplus in the Park Fund at the end of the fiscal year becomes Par" of the general Village surplus. Member Phil Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION RESPECTING THE APPLICATION OF SURPLUS TO THE PURCHASE OF PARK SHELTERS AND APPROVAL OF YARK BOARD PLANS O RASE SHE RS WHEREAS, the Park Board has presented to the Village Council the need for two permanent park shelters; and WHEREAS, the Park Board has received bids for the construction of said shelters in the amount of $57,000.00; and jJaMREAS, the bids exceed the Park Board Capital Improvements Budget by the sum of $12, 000.00; and VvMEREAS, there is in the general Village surplus the amount of $12,900.00 attributable to the Park Board operations, and WHEREAS,, the Council believes that the amount of $12,000.00 is necessar; for the Park pulses of shelter construction as proposed by the Park Board; NOLV, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOIMYN CENTER AS FOLLOIJI& The sum of $12, 000.00 shall be transferred from the general Village surplus to the Park Fund for the purpose of shelter construction. 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 Deck and Phil Cohen and the following voted against the same: None, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Henry Dorff authorizing the refund of $40.00 of a $50.00 house moving permit fee to Semple Housemovers; Inc. said permit never having been utilized due to the destruction of the home to be moved. Motion carried unanimously. Motion b u�raso k�v►c. . y John Leary and seconded by Hemv to direct the Administrator to send letters to the parties petitioning for the relocation of the bus route on 5lst Avenue iNcrthh advising them that control of bus routes is within the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission, and that the Council proposes to withhold any action until the construction Projects in that area of the Village are completed. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Phil Cohen and seconded by Henry Dorff to authorize the Administrator to advertise for bids on the Village owned property located near 53rd and Osseo Road, said advertisements to be placed in both the Brooklyn Center Press and a major Mi::neapolis newspaper. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heel, and seconded by John Leary to decline the offer of Roland Billings made in regard to the Village owned property located near 53rd v and Osseo Road. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Henry Dorff and seconded by John Leary to approve the following licenses: _I esti Lice Modern Heating & A/C Inc. 1007 Main Strut N.E. 107 Gasolin Se mice Station I eense_ Osseo Road Service 6049 Osseo Road. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by john Leary and seconded by Henry Dorif to approve the application of the junior Chamber of Commerce and issue a< bingo permit to that organization for its annual carnival to be held in the vicinity of 56th and Xerxes Avenues North. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Phil Cohen and seconded by Howard Heck to appoint Pamela Brueske as a summer playground assistant at a wage of $1,05 per hour. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Phil Cohen and seconded by Howard Heck to accept with regret the resignation of Edwin Burt from the Industrial Development Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Motion authorizing the property owned by C. Lunacek at 5201 Xerxes Avenue North to be connected to the Minneapolis water system. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Phil Cohen and seconded by ]John Leary to adjourn, ;� lion Carried unanimously. The Village Council adjourned at 12:10 A. M. Mayer Y -3-