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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1964 08-31 CCM Special Session Minutes of the Proceedings of the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of -- -- AMA pesota ..r._._ _........_.,._...,,.... August 31, 1964 The Village Council met in special session and was called to order by Mayor Gordon Erickson at 7:30 P. M. Roll Calls Present were Mayor Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff, Phil Cohen, John Leary Snd Howard Heck. Rev. Christensen from the Brooklyn Center Free Church gave the invocation. i Motion by john Leary and seconded by Phil Cohen to approve the minutes of the August 24, 1964 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The Council directed the Village Attorney to prepare a resolution for the next Council meeting regarding the reallocation of the assessments on the Dayton Company property resulting from the improvement of County Road X10 and Xerxes Avenue said reallocation to retain the present dollar amount of the assessment but distribute the amount assignable to each parcel on an area basis rather than retaining a from foot distribution. Motion by Phil. Cohen and seconded by Henry Dorff to hold a public hearing on October 13 1964 on the vacation of the walkway easement between France and Grimes Avenues North in Bobendrier's 4th Addition. Motion carried unanimously. Member Henry Dorff introduced the following resolution and moved Its adoption; RESOLUTION PLACING ON FILE AND OPEMNG FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION PROPOSED ASS=jy7ENTg BE IT RESOLVED. by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, to order placed on file in the Clerk's office and opened to public Inspection the proposed assessments on the following improvements: Grading, Base and Surfacing 1961 -42 1961 -45 And Curb and Gutter 1961 -43 1961 -50 And Storm Sewer 1961 -44 1964 -7 1964 -8 1964 =9 1964 -13 1964 -22 And Street Improvement 1963 -17 1963 -18 1963 -19 1963 -20 1963 -21 -1- r 113 And Water Improvement 1964 -16 1964 -21 1964 -24 1964 -31 1964 -32 1964 -33 1964 -35 1964 -36 1964 -37 1964 -38 And Sanitary Sewer Laterals 1963 -4 1964 -3 1964 -23 And Sanitary Sewer Area Interceptor 1964 -10 1964 -14 And Public Utilities Water Revenue 1963 -1 1964 -1 And Public Utilities Water 1963 -3 1963 -26 And Hook Ups And Sewer Connections The motion for the adoption of the fa retying 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. Motion by John Leary and seconded by Phil Cohen to hold a hearing on Special Assessments at the Village Hall on September 21, 1964 at 8:00 P. M. on the following improvement projects: Grading, Base and Surfacing 1961 -42 1961 -45 And Curb and Gutter 1961 -43 1961 -50 And Storm Sewer 1961 -44 And Street Improvements 1963 -17 1963 -18 1963 -19 1963 -20 1963 -21 -2- I 115 And Public Utilities Water 1963 -3 1963 -26 And Sanitary Sewer Laterals 1963-4 And to hold a hearing on Special Assessments at the Village Hall on September 28, 1964, at 8 :00 P.m. on the following improvement projects: Storm Sewer 1964 -7 1964 -8 1964 -9 1964 -13 1964 -22 And Water Improvements I I 1964 -16 1964 -21 1964 -24 1964 -31 1964 -32 1964 -33 1964 -35 1964 -36 1964 -37 1964 -38 And Sanitary Sewer Laterals 1964 -3 1964 -23 And Sanitary Sewer Area Interceptors 1964 -10 1964 -14 And Public Utilities Water Revenue 1963 -1 1964 -1 And Water Hookups And Sewer Connections Member Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 1964 -25, SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 1964 -26, SANITARy SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 1964 -30, WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. 1964 -34 AND WATER MAIN IMPROVE- NQ - _ L964-4a A G Apg&TAE A= FOR BIDS BE IT RESOLVED BY the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: I. The plans and specifications for the following improvement, prepared by the Village Engineer are hereby approved and ordered filed with the Clerk: Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 1964 -25, Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 1964 -26, Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 1964 -30, Water Main Improvement No, 1964 -34 and Water Main Improvement No, 1964 -42. -3- 2. The Clerk shall advertise for bids for such improvement 17 provement by Publication at least once In the official newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin, the date of first publication not less than 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 band, cashier's check or certified check made payable to the Clerk of not less than five per cent of the bid. 3. Bid date is set for Monday, September 14, 1964 at 11 :00 o'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: Atone; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.. Member Phil Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT NO. 1964 -40 AND __ DIRECTING ADVEBMMENJ FOR BIDS ,,,, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows-, 1. The plans and specifications for the following Improvement, prepared by the Village Engineer are hereby approved and ordered filed with the Clerk: Water Main Improvement No. 1964 -40 2. The Clerk shall advertise for bids 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 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, cashier's check or certified check payable to the Clerk in the amount of not less than five per cent of the bid. 3. Bid date is set for September 14, 1964, at 11 :00 o'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 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 john Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 1964 -45 AND 2MECIMG ADYERTMEhCHI FQR BPS BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The plans and specifications for the following improvement, prepared by Suburban Engineering Company are hereby approved and ordered filed with the Clerk: Sanitary Sewer No. 1964 -45. -4- 2. The Clerk shall advertise for bids for such improvement by - 1 9 publication at least once in the official newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin, the date of first publication not less than 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, cashier's check or certified check payable to the Clerk in the amount of not less than five per cent of the bid. 3. Bid date is set for September 14, 1964, at 10:00 o'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 Henry Dorff, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff , John Leary, Phil Cohen and Howard Heck and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Howard Heck introduced the following nand v g ludo moved Its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 2964 -25 WHEREAS, it is proposed that there be constructed an improvement consisting of the following: Sanitary Sewer on Xerxes Avenue North from T. H. 100 to approximately 2,000 feet north. WHEN, the Village Engineer has made a preliminary report advising that said proposed improvement is feasible and that it can be constructed at an estimated cost of $14, 876.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: I. The Council proposes to proceed under authority granted by Chapter 398, Laws of Minnesota, 19S3, as amended. 2. A public hearing on the proposed improvement shall be held at the Village Hall in the Village on Monday, the 14th day of September, 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 OF PROPERTY ABUTTING THE ABOVE NAMED STREETS WHERE THE PROJECT IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED. 4. This proposed improvement shall be designated Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 1964 -25. 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 adopted. Member Henry Dorff introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: R RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SANI V! R IMMMIeNT No, 1964 -30 -5- 121 WHEREAS, it is proposed that there be constructed an improvement consisting of the following; Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 1964 -30 in Lyndale Avenue North from 58th Avenue North to 580 feet north. WHEREAS, the Village Engineer has made a preliminary report advising that said proposed improvement is feasible and that it can be constructed at an estimated cost of $3, 677.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The Council proposes to proceed under authority granted by Chapter 398, Laws of Minnesota, 1953, as amended. 2. A public hearing on the proposed improvement shall be held at the Village Fall in the Village on Monday, the 14th day of September, 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 ABUTTING THE ABOVE NAMED STREETS VIHERE THE PROJECT IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED. 4. The proposed improvement shall be designated Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 1964 -30. 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 thereof.. Gordon Erickson, Henry Dor 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 Howard Heck introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED WATER MAIN IMELOMNSHI NO, 1964 -34 WHEREAS, it is proposed that there be constructed an improvement consisting of the following: Water Main Improvement No. 1964 -34 in Ewing Avenue from 65th Avenue North to 194 feet north of 66th Avenue,, Drew Avenue from 65th Avenue to 194' north of 66th Avenue,, 66th Avenue from France Avenue to Ewing Avenue North and 194' north of 66th Avenue from Ewing Avenue to Chowen Avenue North. WHEREAS, the Village Engineer has made a preliminary report advising that said proposed improvement is feasible and that it can be constructed at an estimated cost of $19 ,, 180.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota as follows: I. The Council proposes to proceed under authority granted by Chapter 398, Laws of Minnesota., 1953, as amended.. 2. A public hearing on the proposed improvement shall be held at the Village Hall in the Village on Monday,, the 14th cloy of September, 1964, at 8.00 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. -6- follows: 3. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvement is as 19 ALL LOTS AND PARCELS ABUTTING THE ABOVE NAMED STREETS WHERE THE PROJECT IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED. 4. This sed Improvement provement shall be designated Water Main Improvement No. 1964 -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 Phil Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved Its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED WATER WIN O. 1964 -40 WHEREAS, it is proposed that there be constructed an Improvement consisting of the following: Water Main in West River Road from 73rd Avenue North to 90th Avenue North WHEREAS, the Village Engineer has made a preliminary report advising that said proposed improvement is feasible and that ft can be constructed at an estimated cost of $18,,331. 00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The Council proposes to proceed under authority granted by Chapter 398, Laws of Minnesota, 1953, as amended. 2. A public hearing on the proposed improvement shall be held at the Village Hall in the Village on Monday, the 14th day of September, 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. follows: 3. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvement is as ALL LOTS AND PARCELS OF PROPERTY ABUTTING THE ABOVE NAMED STREETS WHERE THE PROJECT IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED 4. This proposed improvement shall be designated Water Main Improvement No. 1964-+0, 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 fawn' 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 john Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON WATER N I PROVE NT NO 1964-42 WHEREAS, it is proposed that there be constructed an improvement consisting of the following: Water Main Improvement No. 1964 -42 in Ericon Drive from Brookview Drive to Oliver Avenue and in Oliver Avenue from Ericon Drive to 55th Avenue North. -7- WHEREAS, the Village Engineer has made a preliminary report advising 125 that said proposed improvement is feasible and that it can be constructed at an estimated cost of $12, 715.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The Council proposes to proceed under authority granted by Chapter 398, Laws of Minnesota, 1953, as amended, 2. A public hearing on the proposed improvement shall be held at the Village Hall in the Village on Monday, the 14th day of September, 1969, 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. follows;. 3. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvement is as ALL LOTS AND PARCELS ABUTTING THE ABOVE NAMED STREETS VnMRE THE PROJECT IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED. 4. This proposed improvement shall be designated Water Main Improvement No. 1964 -42. 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 thereof; Gordon Erickson, Henry Dorff, John Leary, Howard Heck and Phil Cohn and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon said resoluuion was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Henry Dorff introduced the following resolution and moved Its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET SURFACING IMPROVEMENT NO'S 1964 -46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 53 54, 55, 56, 57, AND DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR Lm — S BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows. 1. The plans and specifications for the following improvement, prepared by the Village Engineer are hereby approved and ordered filed with the Clerk: Street Surfacing Improvement No. 1964 -46, 47, 48, 49, 50, S1, 52, S3, 54, SS, S6, and 57. 2.. The Clerk shall advertise for bids 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 10 dui s prior to the date for receipt of bias.. Said notice shall state that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed and accompanied by a cash deposit, bicI bond, cashier's check or cer ifled check payable to the Clerk in the amount of not less than five per cent of the bid. 3. Bid date is set for September 14, 1964,, at 11 :45 o'clock A. M. 4. The Village Administrator and Village Engineer shall be authorised to open and tabulate the bids. 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. -8- r Member Phil Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved 127 its - adoption. RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SIM== jMffl=ha= NO 1964 -47 � WHEREAS, it is sed that there be constructed an Improveme proPo provem nt consisting of the following: Street Surfacing on Northport Drive from 53rd Avenue North to 53rd Place and on 53rd Place from France Avenue North to Northport Drive WHEREAS, the Village Engineer has made a preliminary report advising that said proposed improvement is feasible and that it can be constructed at an estimated cost of $8, 889.00. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Village Council of the Village of oo Br kl ent r C e e Yn Minn e sota, as follows r r I. The Council proposes to proceed under authority granted by Chapter 398, Laws of Minnesota, 1953, as amended. 2. A public hearing on the proposed improvement shall be held at the Village Mall in the Village on Monday, the 14th day of September, 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 OF PROPERTY ABUTTING THE ABOVE TIAI\er) STREETS WHERE THE PROJECT IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED. 4. This proposed improvement shall be designated Street Surfacing Improvement No. 1964 -47. 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 Fleck 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 PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED S T SURFAC I PR NO 1964 -52 WHEREAS, it is proposed that there be constructed an improvement consisting of the following: Street Surfacing on Humboldt Avenue North from F. A. I. 94 to 290 feet south of 65th Avenue North WHEREAS, the Village Engineer has made a preliminary report advising that said proposed improvement is feasible and that it can be constructed at an estimated cost of $3, 694.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows; 1. The Council proposes to proceed under authority granted by Chapter 398, Laws of Minnesota, 1953, as amended. -9- 129 2. A public hearing on the proposedimprovement shall be held at the Village Hall in the Village on Monday, the 14th day of September, 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 OF PROPERTY ABUTTING THE ABOVE NAMED STREET WHERE THE PROJECT IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED. 4. This proposed improvement shall be designated Street Surfacing Improvement No. 1 per' 964 -52. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Henry Dortf, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Cordon 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 John Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AC G I NT O 1964 -5 WHEREAS, it is proposed that there be constructed an improvement consisting of the following: Street surfacing on Emerson Avenue North from 65th Avenue North to F.A.I. 94 WHEREAS, the Village Engineer has made a preliminary report advising that said proposed improvement is feasible and that it can be constructed at an estimated cost of $4973. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The council proposes to proceed under authority granted by Chapter 398, Laws of Minnesota, 1953, as amended. 2. A public hearing on the proposed improvement shall be held at the Village Hall in the Village on Monday, the 14th day of September 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 OF PROPERTY ABUTTING THE ABOVE NAL4ED STREETS WHERE THE PROJECT IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED. 4. This proposed improvement shall be designated Street Surfacing Improvement No. 1964 -53. 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 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 PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED T SURFA MPRO 1964 -55 -10- WHEREAS,, it is proposed that there be constructed an improvement consisting of the follawlW. Street Surfacing on Dupont Avenue North from 73rd Avenue North to 121' south of 72nd Avenue North WHEREAS, the Village Engineer has made a preliminary report advising that said proposed improvement is feasible and that it can be constructed at an estimated cost of $6415. NOW., THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The Council proposes to proceed under authority granted by Chapter 398. Laws of Minnesota, 1953, as amended. 2. A public hearing on the proposed improvement shall be held at the Village Hall in the Village on Monday, the 14th day of September 1964, at 6:00 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 OF PROPERTY ABUTTING THE ABOVE NAMED STREETS VnMRE THE PROJECT IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED. 4. This proposed improvement shall be designated Street Surfacing Improvement No, 1964 -55. 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 Heyward Heck and seconded by Phil Cohen to accept the resignation of Merlin Reynolds as Clerk of Court effective September ll, 1964. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Henry Dorff and seconded by John Leary to appoint E. I. Nagel as Clerk of Court at an annual salary of $4,700 effective September 8, 1964. Motion carried unanimously. Member Phil Cohen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION REGARDING THE REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON THE FUTURE OF THE MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY AND OPPOSING THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE MAJORITY PORTION - OF SAID REPORT WHEREAS, the Special Committee on the Future of the Minneapolis Public Library appointed by the Mayor of J)anneapoiis has recommended that all new construction of library facilities in the City of Minneapolis and the remainder of Hennepin County cease, and the Minneapolis Public Library and the Hennepin County Library be merged and placed under the control of the Hennepin County Board with fiTncial support to be derived from a county -wide tax; and WHEREAS, the primary reasons for the Committee's recommendation are; (1) the difficult financial situation of the Minneapolis Public Library created by outmoded provisions of the Minneapolis charter, (2) the growth of the metropolitan area and the correspor e:ijigIncrease in the demands for library service; (3) the opinion that the population outside of the City of Minneapolis is receiving benefits from the Minneapolis Public Library far in excess of the current charges for service; and -11- DO WHEREAS,, the majority report considers only superficially other, more equitable and feasible„ alternative solutions to the present problems of the Minneapolis Public Library and WHEREAS, a minority report was filed by a member of the Committee opposing the abdication of municipal authority to the county board and the combining of Minneapolis Public Library operational problems with suburban expansion problems, while calling to the Council's attention the very high cost of operations associated with the Minneapolis Public Library and Pointing out that Minneapolis has 65% of the assessed valuation of Hennepin County within its boundaries and should be able to finance the operating cost Of its library without imposing upon suburban expansion funds;. and WHEREAS, the citizens of Brooklyn Center desire to pay their fair share of costs incurred by the Minneapolis Public Library for service to Brooklyn Center residents; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Brooklyn Center have studied and researched In detail their needs for library services and have voted to tax themselves and issue up to $260, 000 in bonds for the construction of library facilities within the Village of Brooklyn Center, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN CENTER I . That we are affirmed that the Village of Brooklyn Center needs, and its citizens desire, better library facilities and that we intend to proceed in accordance with the studies, research, and wishes of the electorate of Brooklyn Center. 2. That we are opposed to the combination of the two library systems at the present time for the following reasons; a. The Village of Brooklyn Center needs improved library facilities Immediately. b. The continued transfer of local responsibility to a system of government not created, equipped, or qualified to deal with local problems is an abdication of local responsibility, and following from this, that before any additional transfer of authority of functions are made to the County Board, the Board be reviewed and studied in regard to its capability to perform such functions. c. We are in accord with the above mentioned minority report and feel that the City of Minneapolis has the assessed valuation and the desire to operate its own library without Involving the suburban communities in its internal problems. 3. In an effort to determine if inequities exist in the present system, and to propose a method to remove any such inequities that may exist, that the Hennepin County League of Municipalities is hereby requested to study the operation of the Minneapolis Public Library and the Hennepin County Library in regard to services provided by the former to the latter and the charges made for such service. 4. That the Hennepin County League of Municipalities is further requested to engage in a study to determine the changes necessary to enable county government to meet the increasing demands of the present and the problems of the future. 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. -12- Motion by Howard Heck and seconded by Henry Dorff to accept the resignation of R.V. Lillestol from the Industrial Development Commission, Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Phil Cohen and seconded by john Leary to approve the following licenses: Electrical License Sterne Electric Company Spring park,, Minn. Plumber's license Peterson Plumbing & Heating Co. Navarre, Minn. Motion carried unanimously, The Council discussed the proposed 1965 budget. Motion by Phil Cohen and seconded by Howard Heck to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Village Council adjourned at 12:35 A. M. Ma r C r -13-