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Home My WebLink About1964 07-20 CCM Special Session r 293 Minutes of the Proceedings of the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Mgmes July 20 1964 The Village Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Gordon Erickson at 7;30 P. M. Roll Call: Present were Mayor Gordon Erickson, Phil Cohen, ate' sward Heck. john Leary and Henry Dorff were absent. Mr. Johnson gave the invocation. The Administrator was instructed to complete the background research on Planning Commission application #64061 submitted by Verner Lundgren as soon as possible. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Phil Cohen to approve the minutes of the July 13, 1964 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk Henry Dorff arrived at the meeting at 8:00 P. Member Phil Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved Its adoption. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEt19ENT 1 1964 -28� WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. 1964 -31; 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38 & 39, AND PUBLIC UTILITIES SERVICE EXTENSIONS IMPROVMENT NO 1964 --44 WHEREAS, it is proposed that there be constructed an improvement consisting of the following: Sanitary Sewer Project No. 1964 -28 in Queen Ave. from 54th Ave. to 380' south; gazer Project No. 1964 -31 in T.H. 152 from 195' south Of 51st Ave. to 49th Ave. , 49th Ave. from Beard Ave. to T. H. 152, 50th Ave. from Beard Ave. to Abbott Ave.,, Beard Ave. from 49th Ave. 1b 50th Ave., Abbott Ave. from 49th Ave. to 350 north of 50th Ave., Zenith Ave. from 49th Ave. to 350' north of 50th Ave., Dusharme Drive under Soo Line tracks to 49th Ave.; `$ rater Project No. 196432 in Northport Drive from 53rd Ave. to S3rd Place, 53rd Place from Northport Drive to Salior Lane, 'Arater Project 150. 1964 -33 in 53rd Place from France Ave. to Sailor Lane; Water Project No. 1964 -35 in 70th Ave. P from June Ave. to 370' west; Water Project No. 1964 -36 In Queen Ave. from 53rd Ave. to 55th Ave. , Penn Ave. from 53rd Ave. to 55th Ave. , 53rd Ave. from Queen Ave. to Penn Ave.; IATater Project No. 1964 -37 in James Ave. from 55th Ave. to 59th Ave., 59th Ave. from Lilac Drive to Emerson Ave.; Water Project No. 1964 -38 in Irving Ave. from 55th Ave. to 59th Ave.; Water Project No. 1964 -39 in Bryant Ave. from 65th Ave. to 67th Ave. 67th Ave. from Dupont Ave. to Bryant Ave.; and Public Utilittles Service Extensions Project No. 1964 -44 in Perry Ave. from 69th Ave. to 70th Avenue North WHEREAS, the Village Engineer has made a preliminary report advising that said proposed improvements are feasible and can be constructed at an estimated cost of $221, 021.16. NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, rtinnesota as follows; 1. The Council proposes to proceed under authority granted by Chapter 398, Laws of Minnesota, 1953, as amended. -1- 291 2. A public hearing on the proposed improvements shall be held at the Village Hall in the Village on Monday, the 10th day of August, 1964 at 8 :00 o'clock P.M., and the Clerk shall publish notice of the time and place of hearing by two weeks publication in the official newspaper of the Village. 3. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvement is as follows: ALL LOTS AND PARCELS ABUTT11TG THE ABOVE NAMED STREETS VIHERE THE PROJECT IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED. 4. This proposed improvement shall be designated Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 1964 -28, Water Main Inprovement No's 1964 -31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and Public Utilities Service Extensions Improvement No. 1964 -44. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Howard Deck, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff, 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 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SANITARY SET.rtiTER IMPROVEMENT ITO. 1964 -28 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. 1964 -31, T IVAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. 1964 -32, WATER MAIN IMPROVEi\I. -ENT NO. 1964 -33, WATER MA I1 NO. 1964 - 35, WATER MAIN IMPROVEIVIINT NO. 1964 -36, MATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. 1964 -37, MATER MAIN IMPROVE MENT NO. 1964 -38, WATER MAIN Il\�OROVEMENT NO. 1964 -39, PUBLIC UTILITIES SERVICE EXTEYSIONS IMPROVEi\/1Ek1T NO... 1964 -44 AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota as follows: The plans and specifications for the following improvements, prepared by the Village Engineer, are hereby approved and ordered filed with the Clerk; Sanitary Sewer improvement No, 1964 -28, Water Main Improvement No. 1963 -31, Vlater TAdin Improvement No, 1964 -32, Water Main Improvement No, 1964 - 33, Water Main Improvement No. 1964 -35, Water Main Improvement No. 1964 -36, Water Main Improvement No. 1964 -38, Water Main Improvement No. 1964 -39, ` "zater Main Improvement ITO. 1964 -37 and Public 6tilities Serv-Sce Estensions Improvement No. 1964 -44. 2. The Clerk shall advertise for bids for such improvements by publication at least once in the official newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin, the day of first publication not less than three weeks prior to the day of receipt of bids. Said notice shall state that no bids will be consid- considered unless sealed and filed and accompanied b a cash deposit,, b Aa Y Pos i , i d bond, cashiers check or certified check payable to the Clerk in the amount of not less than 5 per cent (5%) of the bid. 3. Bid date is set for Monday, August 10, 1964, at 11 :00A. . D.,S.T. 4. The Village Administrator and Village Engineer `shall be authorized to open and tabulate the bids. 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 thereof: Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff, Howard Heck and Fhil Cohen and the following voted against the same: Hone,* whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. -2- 289 Motion by Phil Cohen and seconded by Howard Heck to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission on application #64065 submitted by the Brooklyn Center State Bank and grant the applicant a variance to Section 35- 330 -2a(3) of the Village Ordinances thus allowing a second free standing sign to project more than two feet across the side yard setback such variance to be granted with the understanding that the total number of signs permitted for this establishment under any future sign ordinance is not waived by virtue of this action, and that the sign area involved will be in lieu of comparable area of a wall sign if only one free standing sign is permitted by such future ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Henry Dorff to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission on application #64066 submitted by Atlas Manufacturing Company and deny permission to build a 60' x 40' addition to the front of the building located at 3401 - 48th Avenue North. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Phil Cohen to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission on application #64067 submitted by Atlas Manufacturing Company and; 1. Deny the applicant's request for a variance to Section 35 -401 of the Village Ordinances requesting a variance on the floor area to lot area ratio, 2. Deny the request for a variance to Section 35 -704 of the Village Ordinances regarding off street parking requirements. 3. Grant a variance to Section 35 -401 of the Village Ordinances and allow a rear yard setback of 10 feet rather than the required 25 feet :. on the condition that the land to the rear of the building is not used for outside storage. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Henry Dorff and seconded by Phil Cohen to declare completed the fir reading of an amendment to Section 35 -830 of the Village Ordinances. Motion arried unanimously. otion by Howard Heck and seconded by Henry Dorff to declare completed the firs reading of an amendment to Section 3 -602 of the Village Ordinances. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Henry Dorff and seconded by Howard Heck to authorize Suburban Engineering to complete plans and specifications in line with the concept set out in alternative #1 in their letter to the Village dated J y ul 7 1964 concerning the Ernst Twin Lake Oaks plat, special emphasis to be given to Insuring the Village of Brooklyn Center against any liability for damages arising out of the project, especially regarding the Fontenalla property, V+otion carried unanimously. Motion by Phil Cohen and seconded by Henry Dorff to approve the following licenses; Electrical License Bat71i Electric Co. 1805 So. 1st St. Plumber's License Statewide Plumbing & Heating Co. 6636 Penn. Ave. So. Motion carried unanimously. -3- 295 Motion by Phil Cohen and seconded by Henry Dorff to appoint Willaim Mullins as Police Clerk at the salary of $375.00 per month effective August 2, 1964. Voting in favor of the motion: Erickson, Cohen, Dorff, Not voting: Heck. Motion Carried, Mayor Gordon Erickson left the meeting at 11:00 P. M. Uftw pro tem took the chair. The Council discussed programs for the 1965 budget and Village financial practices. Motion by Henry Dorff and seconded by Phil Cohen to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Village Council adjourned at 12 :05 A.M. C. Mayor Clerk I -4-