HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 01-27 CCP Regular Session CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
JANUARY 27, 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
Council member 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 - December 30, 1985 - Regular Session
* 7. Performance Bond Release:
a. Earle Brown Farm Estates (John DeVries)
8. Resolutions:
*a. Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Project No. 1985 -20, Contract
1985 -M (Installation of Traffic Control Signal Systems on Shingle
Creek Parkway at John Martin Drive and at Summit 'Drive)
*b. Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Project No. 1986 -02, Contract
1986 -B (Police Department Remodeling - Phase II)
* c. Establishing Revised Bid Opening Date for Project No. 1985 -23,"
Contract 1986 -C (Centerbrook Golf Course)
d. Establishing Assessment Rates for Street Reconstruction Projects in
1986
* e. Approving and Authorizing Execution of Subdivision Agreement for Dee
Welty Addition
Xerxes Avenue and I -694•
* f. Accepting Bid and Awarding Contract for Four (4) Four -Door Police
Patrol Sedans
* g. Approving Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for
Delivery of One (1) 33,000 GVW Cab and Chassis
-This is an approved item from the 1986 Street Maintenance Budget.
* h. Approving Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for
Delivery of One (1) Four -Wheel Utility Vehicle
This is an approved item from the 1986 Parks Maintenance Budget.
i. Amending the 1986 General Fund Budget
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- January 27, 1986
9. Planning Commission Items: (7:30 p.m.)
a. Planning Commission Application No. 86001 submitted by Uhde /Nelson
requesting preliminary plat approval to subdivide into two lots the
parcel of land which is the site of the 7100 Corporate Plaza Office
development at 7100 Brooklyn Boulevard. This item was recommended
for approval by the Planning Commission at its January 16, 1986
meeting.
10. Ordinances: (8:00 p.m.)
a. Amending Chapters 34 and 35 Regarding Rummage Sale Signs
-This item was first read on December 30, 1985, published in the
City's official newspaper on January 9, 1986 and January 16, 1986,
and is offered this evening for a second reading. The public hearing
was opened at the January 13, 1986 meeting and continued to this
evening. This item requires a 4/5 vote by the Council.
b. Vacating an Easement in Lot 2, Block 2, Thomas Construction Company
2nd Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota
-This item was first read on December 30, 1985, published in the
City's official newspaper on January 9, 1986 and January 16, 1986,
and is offered this evening for a second reading. The public hearing
was opened at the January 13, 1986 meeting and continued to this
evening. This item requires a 4/5 vote by the Council.
c. Amending Chapter 34 Regarding Wall Signs for Enclosed Shopping Malls
-This item was first read on December 30, 1985, published in the
City's official newspaper on January 9, 1986 and January 16, 1986,
and is offered this evening for a second reading. The public hearing
was opened at the January 13, 1986 meeting and continued to this
evening. This item requires a 4/5 vote by the Council.
11. Discussion Item:
a. Year 2000 Report
- Council to review implementation dates of various projects.
b. Payment of One Sewer Backup Claim
c. Agreement between the City and Earle Brown Days, Inc.
d. Umbrella Insurance Quotation
12. Consideration of Specified Licenses:
a. On -sale Nonintoxicating Liquor License - ShowBiz Pizza
*13. Licenses
14. 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
DECEMBER 30, 1985
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by
Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:05 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, Finance Director Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron
Warren, City Attorney John Dean, and Deputy City Clerk Geralyn Barone.
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Councilmember Theis.
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. Councilmember Hawes requested that items 12e, 12m, and 12o be
removed and Councilmember Lhotka requested that items 12a and 12c be removed from
the Consent Agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 1985 - REGULAR SESSION
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Scott to
approve the minutes of the December 11, 1985 special session of the City Council as
submitted. The motion passed unanimously.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Scott to
approve the following appointments effective January 1, 1986:
a. Housing Commission - Ron Turner, Dolores Hastings, and Ray Haroldson for
reappointment to three -year terms.
b. Human Rights Commission - Mary Ellen Rabine and Jayne Kuhar (Chairperson)
for reappointment to three -year terms; the appointment of Thomas Slupske
to a one -year term.
C. Park & Recreation Commission - Carl Manson and Dave Skeels for
reappointment to three -year terms.
d. Planning Commission - Molly Malecki, Ann Wallerstedt, Michael Nelson, and
Carl Sandstrom for reappointment to two -year terms.
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e. Weed Inspector - Brad Hoffman for reappointment to one -year term.
The
motion passed unanimously.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL, SHINGLE CREEK CENTER SECOND ADDITION
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Scott to
approve the final plat of the Shingle Creek Center Second Addition. The motion
passed unanimously.
" PROCLAMATION
Councilmember Theis introduced the following proclamation and moved its adoption:
DECLARING SEPTEMBER 17, 1987 AS UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION DAY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing proclamation was duly seconded by
Councilmember Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -239
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1985 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -240
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER FROM THE FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -241
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED UNDER CONTRACT 1985 -K STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NOS. 1985 -12, 1985-13-AND 1985 -14
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -242
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT REMODELING, PHASE II (PROJECT NO. 1986 -02, CONTRACT 1986 -B)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION NO. 85 -2 1 43
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WATER ASSESSMENT RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1986
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -244
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoptions
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING GIFT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 9, 1985 - REGULAR SESSION
Councilmember Hawes pointed out that on page 13 of the December 9, 1985 City Council
minutes Councilmember Lhotka's name had been omitted from the vote on the Ground
Round Class B liquor license. He asked that the minutes be corrected to show that
Councilmember Lhotka voted in favor of the motion.
There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
approve the December 9, 1985 minutes of the City Council as corrected. The motion
passed.
Councilmember Scott abstained from voting as she was not present at the December 9,
1985 meeting.
PRESENTATION BY SUBURBAN HENNEPIN REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT
The City Manager introduced Mr. Marty Jessen of the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park
District. Mr. Jessen presented a history and background of the Suburban Hennepin
Regional Park District and reviewed the current budget and mill levy. He then
showed a slide presentation about the park district.
APPOINTMENTS TO MISSISSIPPI PARK CORRIDOR STUDY COMMISSION
The City Manager stated that two members from the City will be appointed to the
Mississippi Park Corridor Study Commission, and noted that Councilmember Lhotka had
expressed interest in serving on this commission. Councilmember Scott said that
she is also interested in serving on the commission. Councilmember Hawes asked if
Bud Sorenson, Chairman of the.Park & Recreation Commission, had been contacted
regarding possible participation with this commission. The City Manager noted
that at this time, it is preferable that a City Councilmember serve on the
commission rather than a City Commissioner. Councilmember Theis said he feels it
would be important for the City Manager to serve on this commission, and the City
Manager noted that he could attend the meetings and represent one of the appointed
members in their absence. The City Manager asked when the commission will meet, and
Mr. Jessen of the Hennepin County Park Reserve District stated that an official
schedule had not been set at this time, but that the meetings would probably convene
about 3:00 P.m. on the meeting dates. Councilmember Lhotka withdrew his request to
serve on the commission because it would be difficult for him to attend the meetings
at that time.
-There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
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appoint Councilmember Scott and the City Manager to serve on the Mississippi Park
Corridor Study Commission.
Councilmember Theis requested that he receive eceive mailin s of an agendas and related
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information from the commission and asked to serve as a substitute if Councilmember
Scott or the City Manager are not able to attend the meetings.
Upon vote being taken on the foregoing motion, the motion passed unanimously.
MAYORAL APPOINTMENT (CONTINUED)
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis
and seconded by Y Scott to
appoint Barbara Jensen to the Brooklyn Center Housing Commission for a three -year
term. The motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BOND PROGRAM (EARLE BROWN
COMMONS PROJECT UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462 AS AMENDED
The City Manager noted that a public hearing ads been scheduled for 7;30 p.m. this
evening and noted that the public hearing is one step of the process for the Earle
Brown Commons Project. He added the development project is still subject to
approval by the City Council.
Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on a Proposed
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond Program (Earle Brown Commons Project) under
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C as Amended. Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was
anyone present in the audience who wished to speak at the public hearing. Mayor
Nyquist recognized Mr. Al Beisner, who proceeded to review the preliminary drawings
with the City Council and discussed the proposal for the project with the Council.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
close the public hearing on a Proposed Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond Program
(Earle Brown Commons Project) under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C as Amended.
The motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Lhotka asked if a housing bond is issued by the City. The City
Manager compared a housing bond to an industrial revenue bond, noting that the
housing bonds are restricted to housing projects only. He added that the same type
of housing bond was used for the Brookwood project. Councilmember Lhotka asked why
action is being taken by the Council at this time when development will probably not
start until July of 1986. The City Manager stated that it is necessary for the
investors to make arrangements for their investment process at this time.
Councilmember Lhotka asked who the members of the partnership for this project are,
and Mr. Beisner said that the partnership is not yet complete. He added that the
ability to sell bonds is predicated upon the membership of the partnership.
Councilmember Lhotka asked when the sale of the housing bonds would occur, and the
City Manager stated that depending on the actions by the City Council, it is possible
that the bonds can be sold in March of 1986. Councilmember Lhotka expressed concern
for granting preliminary approval of this project.
Councilmember Theis asked how the Metropolitan Council fits into the process, and
the City Manager stated that the Metro Council reviews all similar requests to
determine if they meet the Metro Council's requirements. Councilmember Theis
asked if the Metro Council has veto power of projects such as the Earle Brown Commons
Project, and the City Manager stated that they do have that power. Mayor Nyquist i
asked why the Metro Council is involved, and the City Manager said the State of
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Minnesota requires the Metro Council to review such proposals. Councilmember
Theis asked if the City has the Metro Council's approval at this time, and the City
Manager responded affirmatively. The City Manager and Mayor discussed the role of
the Metro Council in this project.
Councilmember Hawes asked how many stories the apartment building located just
south of City Hall is, and asked if it is at full tenancy. The City Manager
estimated that the building is approximately 12 stories in height and it is
currently filled. He added that the building was not built specifically as an
elderly high rise, but it has reached that point. Councilmember Hawes asked if the
Brookwood project is filled, and the City Manager stated that approximately 50 of 69
units are filled.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -245
Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A HOUSING AND BOND PROGRAM FOR THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY
HOUSING REVENUE BONDS FOR THE EARLE BROWN COMMONS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
SUBMISSION OF SAME TO THE MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY AND THE METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 85040 SUBMITTED BY BRIAN ZUBERT REQUESTING SITE
AND BUILDING PLAN AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A 152 ROOM, ALL SUITE
HOTEL ON THE VACANT PARCEL OF LAND IMMEDIATELY EAST OF EARLE BROWN BOWL, SOUTH OF
FREEWAY BOULEVARD
The City Manager noted this item was recommended for approval by the Planning
Commission at its December 17, 1985 meeting. The Director of Planning & Inspection
referred the Mayor and City Council to pages three and four of the December 17, 1985
Planning Commission minutes and the attached informational sheet with those minutes
regarding this application. He proceeded to review the application and the major
concern of the Planning Commission in recommending approval of the application. He
noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of Application No. 85040 subject
to 14 conditions which can be found on pages four and five of the December 17, 1985
Planning Commission minutes. After reviewing the conditions, the Director of
Planning & Inspection stated that a public hearing is scheduled, notices have been
sent, and a representative of the applicant is present at this evening's meeting.
Councilmember Hawes asked why only four handicapped parking stalls are provided in
the parking lot while there are eight handicapped units in the hotel. The Director
of Planning & Inspection said the State requirement on the total number of
handicapped parking stalls is based on the total number of stalls in a parking lot.
He stated the hotel is not required to reserve all eight suites for handicapped
persons only, and, therefore, the applicant must only provide the number of stalls
required by the State (which in this case is four) . Councilmember Hawes asked "if
no parking" lanes are designated on both sides of the street, and the Director of
Planning & Inspection responded affirmatively. Councilmember Hawes asked if the
signs are not posted for no parking lanes, whether or not the street is subject to the
same parking laws as the rest of the City. The Director of Planning & Inspection
stated that because this is not a public street it would not be subject to the City
ordinance requirements.
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Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Planning
Commission Application No. 85040 submitted by Brian Zubert requesting site and
building plan and special use permit approval to construct a 152 room, all suite
hotel on the vacant parcel of land immediately east of Earle Brown Bowl, south of
Freeway Boulevard. Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was anyone present in the
audience who wished to speak at the public hearing. No one requested to speak and he
entertained a motion to close the public hearing.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
close the public hearing on Planning Commission Application No. 85040 submitted by
Brian Zubert. The motion passed unanimously.
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
approve Planning Commission Application No. 85040 submitted by Brian Zubert
requesting site and building plan and special use permit approval to construct a 152
room, all suite hotel on the vacant parcel of land immediately east of Earle Brown
Bowl, south of Freeway Boulevard, subject to the following conditions:
1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building
Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance
of permits.
2. Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject to
review and approval by the City Engineer, prior to the issuance of
permits.
3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee
(in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be
submitted prior to the issuance of permits to assure completion
of approved site improvements.
4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical
equipment shall be appropriately screened from view.
5. The building is to be equipped with an automatic fire
extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be
connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with
Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances.
6. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all
landscaped areas to facilitate site maintenance.
7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to
Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances.
8. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and
driving areas.
9. The private access road for this site and the office park to the
south shall be constructed in accordance with plans approved
under Application No. 85029 and signed for no parking /fire lane
prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the hotel.
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10. Building plans and operation of the hotel are subject to approval
by the City Sanitarian with respect to the whirlpools, hot tub,
sauna and lodging license and food service.
11. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations and any violation thereof shall be
grounds for revocation.
12. The plans shall be modified prior to issuance of permits to
indicate:
a. Relocation of handicapped parking stalls (4 in number) to the
parking area west of the building as close as possible to the
west entrance to the building.
b. Modification of the grading and drainage plan to indicate
collection of drainage in areas other than access drives to
the site.
13. The Fire Marshall shall approve the number and placement of fire
hydrants serving the site prior to the issuance of permits.
14. The plat of the property shall receive final approval and be filed
at the County prior to the issuance of permits.
The motion passed unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 85041 SUBMITTED BY CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER HRA
REQUESTING PRELIMINARY R.L.S. APPROVAL TO RESUBDIVIDE FOR CONVEYANCE PURPOSES THE
EARLE BROWN FARM SITE AND RYAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY'S VACANT PARCEL AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF EARLE BROWN DRIVE AND SUMMIT DRIVE
The CityManager noted this item was recommended for approval by the Planning
Commission at its December 17, 1985 meeting. The Director of Planning & Inspection
referred the Council to pages five and six of the December 17, 1985 Planning
Commission minutes and the attached informational sheet on Application No. 85041
attached with those minutes. He proceeded to review the application and noted that
the Planning Commission recommended approval of Application No. 85041 subject to
the three conditions listed on page six of the December 12, 1985 Planning Commission
minutes. He reviewed the three conditions and noted a public hearing is scheduled
for this evening and notices have been posted. Councilmember Scott asked why'
tracts C and D are necessary and why they are two separate lots. The City Manager'
and the City Attorney explained why the lots are divided as they area
Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Application
No. 85041 submitted by City of Brooklyn Center HRA requesting preliminary R.L.S.
approval to resubdivide for conveyance purposes the Earle Brown Farm site and Ryan
Construction Company's vacant parcel at the northeast corner of Earle Brown Drive
and Summit Drive. Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was anyone present in the
audience who wished to speak at the public hearing. No one requested to speak and he
entertained a motion to close the public hearing.
There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
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close the public hearing on Application No. 85041 submitted by the City of Brooklyn
Center HRA. The motion passed unanimously.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve Application No. 85041 subject to the following conditions.
1. The final R.L.S. is subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer.
2. The final R.L.S. is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15•
3. Approval of the proposed R.L.S. is for reconveyance purposes
only. No permits for new construction may be issued without a
replatting of landlocked parcels with other parcels or an
amendment of the development contract between the City and Ryan
Construction Company.
The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEM
POLICY ON CHARITABLE GAMBLING
The City Manager reviewed policy considerations on the off -site charitable gambling
license law. He noted that on December 23, 1985 the City received an application
for a charitable gambling license from the Lions Club and pointed out that this
application is not before the City Council for specific consideration this evening.
He proceeded to review the policy options available to the City Council as stated in
M&C No. 85 -15. The City Manager made the recommendation that the City Council
reject all requests for charitable gambling licenses for the next 18 months in an
effort to allow the City Council to review the experiences of other communities with
the current law as stated. He explained the rationale for this recommendation.
Councilmember Hawes asked who would control the procedure of gambling - -the
charitable organization or the establishment in which the gambling takes place.
The City Manager noted the arrangement is made between the charitable gambling
license holder and the business establishment, and any agreement must meet State
regulations. Councilmember Hawes asked what length of time the charitable
gambling license is granted for, and the City Manager noted the license period is for
one year. Applicants must apply at the State of Minnesota for such a license, and
the City Council has 30 days in which to deny the application. If the Council does
not act within the 30-day period, the license is automatically approved.
Councilmember Hawes asked whether or not the City is required to approve renewal of a
license in the second year of application, and the City Manager responded saying
that it is the City Council's responsibility to approve or deny such an application.
Mayor Nyquist asked if renewal of a charitable gambling license is handled at the
State level, and the City Manager said he assumed the same process used for first
time applicants is followed in years thereafter. Councilmember Lhotka'asked what
would happen if two charitable organizations wished to have gambling operations at
the same business establishment, and the City Manager stated that only one
charitable organization per location is allowed. Councilmember Lhotka inquired as
to whether the City Council would be allowed to limit the granting of gambling
licenses to those charitable organizations located within the City of Brooklyn
Center, or if it would be necessary to allow any charitable organization to obtain a
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charitable gambling license. The City Manager said, in his opinion, the City can
determine its own criteria for approval of the gambling licenses. Councilmember
Lhotka pointed out that if the Lions Club operates its gambling operation in an
establishment, then the Lions Club has a monopoly on that establishment. The City
Manager agreed with this statement.
Councilmember Theis asked if it would be possible to restrict the hours of operation
and the number of people that can be inside of an establishment at one time, as well
as make other restrictions regarding this issue. The City Manager said it is his
belief that some reasonable restrictions can be set by the City Council if the
restrictions do not conflict with State regulations. Councilmember Theis asked if
it would be possible to limit the length of the license. The City Manager said he
believes that since the State issues a 12 month license, it would not be possible to
limit the length of the license to a time period less than that.
Councilmember Scott asked what control the management of an establishment has if it
encounters problems with a charitable organization operating gambling in the
establishment. The City Manager noted that management should reach some sort of
agreement with the charitable organization prior to the outset of the gambling
operation, but added that such an agreement is strictly between the two parties.
Councilmember Scott asked how the Lynbrook Bowl would handle such an agreement.
Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Steve Nelson of Lynbrook Bowl, who stated that a 30 day
cancellation period without the necessity of stating a reason for cancellation
would be included in the agreement. He added that the gambling operation would be
restricted to a certain area of the establishment.
Councilmember Lhotka asked if it is necessary that members of the charitable
organization work at the gambling operation, and a member of the Lions Club stated
that nonmembers authorized by the charitable organization may be employed in the
gambling operation. He added that any money raised by the gambling would return to
the community, and asked the City Council to give the Lions Club a chance to let the
gambling operation work in the City.
Councilmember Hawes asked if the hours of sale for gambling are limited, and Mr.
Nelson stated that hours have not yet been set but would certainly be no later than
1:00 a.m. He added that the Lions Club has discussed setting hours from 5:00 p.m.
until 11:00 p.m. each evening, and he is just as concerned as the City Council is with
any possible problems that may develop related to the gambling operation.
Councilmember Lhotka asked if it is possible to limit the length of the license, and
the City Manager stated he would check into this. Councilmember Lhotka recommended
that if the City is interested in allowing charitable gambling in the City but is
concerned about the consequences, the Lions Club should be given a six month trial
period in the City. The City Manager noted that he does not think it will be
possible to limit the length of the license because it is issued by the State.
Councilmember Theis asked if the City can become part of the lease agreement between
the charitable organization and the business establishment. The City Manager
noted it is a possibility that this could become part of the City's policy.
Councilmember Theis suggested that as part of the City's policy on charitable
gambling, a section requiring approval of the lease agreement by the City be
included. The City Manager said he would investigate this option. Councilmember
Theis expressed concern over some day having pull tabs available in every business
establishment in the City.
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Councilmember Scott asked if any minimum age limit is set for those who can purchase
pull tabs, and the City Manager stated that an individual must be 18 years old to
purchase the pull tabs and 19 years old to sell them.
Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Dick Risley of the Lions Club who noted the Lions Club's
past involvement in the community. He reviewed the Lions Club proposal for
operating a charitable gambling operation and said the main goal of the Lions Club is
to earn money for the community. Councilmember Hawes asked if a charitable
organization is allowed to apply for a license every month until one is approved, and
the City Manager stated the City has 30 days to deny a license application. He noted
that the Lions Club application was received on December 23, 1985, and the City has
until January 23, 1986 to object to the issuance of a license to the Lions Club.
Councilmember Hawes asked if the City could put a six-month hold on the application,
and the City Manager said that the Lions Club has the option of reapplying for a
license at any time. Councilmember Hawes stated that he does not object to the
issuance of a charitable gambling license to the Lions Club, but questions some
organizations' ability to handle a gambling operation properly.
Councilmember Theis asked if the City could incur problems if a gambling license is
not renewed, as is the case with liquor licenses. The City Manager said he would
investigate this question. Councilmember Lhotka noted that if problems related to
a charitable gambling operation are encountered by a business establishment, the
business should be able to take action at any time in resolving problems.
A representative of the Earle Brown Bowl noted that his business plans of entering
into an agreement with the Lions Club are similar to that of Lynbrook Bowl. He added
that he does not wish to jeopardize his business by doing this. Mayor Nyquist
recognized Mr. Bob Spies of the Lions Club who stated that the charitable gambling
operation is a good idea because it will return money to the community. He reviewed
some of the financial problems that charitable organizations are encountering at
this time, and added that the Lions Club does not wish to have its name tarnished in
any way.
Councilmember Theis asked if nonmembers selling pull tabs for the Lions Club would
be volunteers or paid personnel. A representative of the Lions Club said that the
State allows both volunteers and paid personnel, and some persons working for the
Lions Club would be paid. Councilmember Theis pointed out that using paid
personnel creates a business atmosphere to fund a charitable organization, which is
a step away from the way the Lions Club is now operated. The representative from the
Lions Club responded that it is necessary to pay personnel because the project is so
large, although some Lions Club members will volunteer their time. Councilmember
Theis expressed sentiments that he is more supportive of the use of volunteers as
opposed to paid personnel. Mr. Nelson pointed out that Lions Club members would not
be paid and the State allows them to hire people. Mr. Risley mentioned the
personnel who would be involved in working the gambling operation, and pointed out
that the Lions Club would be required to file monthly reports to the gambling
commission.
Councilmember Lhotka stated that he wants to give the Lions Club an opportunity to
test this charitable gambling operation. Councilmember Theis requested a
highlighted copy of the rules and regulations of the State law regarding charitable
gambling operations, adding that he is not ready to approve any policy this evening
because of some concerns he still has. Councilmember Scott stated that she also
would like to see the Lions Club conduct their gambling operation in the City. She
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requested that staff prepare some restrictions that would allow only certain local
organizations operating in the City for a specified number of years to be permitted
to obtain the charitable gambling license. The City Manager pointed out that if the
use of a charitable gambling license becomes a profitable venture, the City may
receive a number of applications.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Theis to
table discussion on the charitable gambling policy to the January 13, 1986 City
Council meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
RECESS
The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 9:26 p.m. and ,reconvened at 9 :40 p.m.
RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED)
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Accepting Quotations for a Copy Machine.
Councilmember Lhotka noted the 1985 budget indicates money was allocated for a copy
machine; however, nothing is listed in the 1986 budget. He asked why this item was
not included in the 1986 budget. The City Manager stated that the intention of the
1985 budget allocation was to purchase a large copier and if enough money was
available, a smaller copier would be purchased also. Councilmember Lhotka
requested that this be made clear in the budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -246
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUOTATIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) COPY MACHINE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Theis asked what type of specifications the new copy machine will
have. The City Manager said it will be smaller than the copy machine the City
presently owns and will not be quite as speedy, but will permit a range of
reductions.
Upon vote being taken on the foregoing resolution, the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Transferring an Unexpended Appropriation
for Government Buildings Capital Outlay from the 1985 Budget to the 1986 Budget.
Councilmember Lhotka expressed concern about this item appearing in the budget.
The City Manager said all items included in this resolution appear in the 1985
budget, but the money is being transferred over to the 1986 budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -247
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER AN UNEXPENDED APPROPRIATION FOR GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
CAPITAL OUTLAY FROM THE 1985 BUDGET TO THE 1986 BUDGET
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Rich Theis, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Transferring Unexpended Appropriation for
the Command Center Van and Warning Siren from the 1985 Budget to the 1986 Budget.
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Councilmember Hawes asked why only a certain amount of money for the van is being
transferred to the 1986 budget, and the City Manager said funds have been expended
for the body of the van but not the interior. Councilmember Hawes noted that he saw
a civil defense siren sitting on the ground at 53rd and Brooklyn Boulevard, and the
City Manager said he would look into the situation.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -248
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER AN UNEXPENDED APPROPRIATION FOR A COMMAND CENTER VAN AND
WARNING SIREN FROM THE 1985 BUDGET TO THE 1986 BUDGET
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for
Construction of Centerbrook Golf Course (Project No. 1985 -23, Contract 1986 -C).
The Director of Public Works presented the final version for construction of the
golf course and reviewed the plans with the City Council. He discussed problems
associated with the soil at the golf course site and stated that construction is
expected to start in the spring of 1986, to be completed in the fall of 1987 and to be
ready for play in the spring of 1988.
Councilmember Lhotka asked if the increase in cost affects the layout of the golf
course, and the Director of Public Works said the City has tried to maintain the
quality of the course, making a few adjustments to cut some costs. Councilmember
Scott asked what happens when additional soil is added, and the Director of Public
Works explained the process of layering the dirt. The Council and staff discussed
the characteristics of the golf course. Councilmember Theis asked how much money
has already been expended on this project, and the Director of Public Works reviewed
the expenses noting that approximately $100,000 has already been spent.
Councilmember Theis asked if anyone has reviewed the financial ramifications of the
increased costs, and the City Manager explained the options available to the City
Council. Counci
lmember h '
T cis asked how much more money p will be spent before the
bids are known, and the Director of Public Works stated that the only cost will be for
advertising and analyzing bids.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -249
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND.SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CENTERBROOK GOLF COURSE (PROJECT NO. 1985 -23, CONTRACT 1986 -C)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Approving Supplemental Agreement to
Contract with C. S. McCrossan, Inc. to Provide Fill Materials for Golf Course
Development. The Director of Public Works reviewed and explained the resolution.
Councilmember Scott asked what an erosion control fence is, and the Director of
Public Works provided an explanation. Councilmember Lhotka noted that at the time
of the original request for fill materials, it was thought that additional fill
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would not be needed. The Director of Public Works pointed out that at that time, a
complete soil analysis was not yet completed; since that time it has been determined
that additional fill is needed.
Councilmember Theis asked where the fill material would come from if not from the
Target site, and the Director of Public Works said he did not know. Councilmember
Theis asked what the reduced cost to the haulers is since they do not have to haul the
fill material to another site, and the Director of Public Works noted that they are
saving hauling costs. Councilmember Theis expressed concern that the haulers are
substantially reducing their costs by transporting the fill material to the golf
course site, and the Director of Public Works pointed out that from the City's
vantage point, the City is getting a good deal. Councilmember Theis asked when bids
will be in for construction of the golf course, and the Director of Public Works
stated the deadline is January 30, 1986.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -250
Member Bill Hawes introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT WITH C. S. MCCROSSAN, INC.
TO PROVIDE FILL MATERIALS FOR GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for
Installation of a Water Utility Control System (Project No. 1985 -19, Contract 1986-
D) . He reviewed the status of the current water utility control system and pointed
out that there is not one central control point. He added that in the past this was
not necessary, but it now is. 'The Director of .Public Works reviewed the proposed
system and estimated costs. He added that such a system is necessary because the -
City is getting close to using full capacity. Councilmember Lhotka asked what the
payback period is for the system, and the Director of Public Works said this has not
yet been analyzed. Councilmember Lhotka requested payback projections prior to
approval of this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -251
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR INSTALLATION OF A WATER UTILITY CONTROL SYSTEM (PROJECT NO. 1985 -19, CONTRACT
1986 -D)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Establishing Assessment Rates for Street
Reconstruction Projects During 1986. Councilmember Theis asked what last year's
rate was, and the City Manager reviewed them. Councilmember Lhotka expressed
concern that the rates were not increased by a large enough increment.
Councilmember Scott introduced a Resolution Establishing Assessment Rates for
Street Reconstruction Projects During 1986, and Councilmember Hawes seconded the
motion.
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Councilmember Lhotka asked whether or not the Council should be content with the
rates set in the resolution, and the City Manager noted that the amount is in the
range of what other communities have done. Councilmember Lhotka requested that a
survey of other communities' rates be conducted. The City Manager said such a
survey would be ready by the first Council meeting in February.
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
table the Resolution Establishing Assessment Rates for Street Reconstruction
Projects During 1986 to the February 10, 1986 City Council meeting. Councilmember
Scott did not object to this motion. The motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Approving Amendment of the 1986 Employee
Position and Classification Plan. Councilmember Hawes asked who presently retains
the title of Superintendent of Streets and Parks. The City Manager stated that the
employee is Mr. Richard Ploumen, who has been previously employed by both of the
cities of Mendota Heights and Bloomington. He added that Mr. Ploumen has had
experience with public utilities. The Council discussed the salary range and pay
level for the new position created by the reclassification.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -252
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AMENDING 1986 EMPLOYEE POSITION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Gene Lhotka, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of $10,000 from
the Contingency Fund to Police Department Capital Outlay. He noted that the
original resolution will be changed by replacing the word "leased" to "used ".
Councilmember Lhotka inquired about the past policy of putting other City vehicles
in use, and the City Manager reviewed the policy. Councilmember Hawes questioned
the settlement reached for the vehicle that became inoperative and is requiring
replacement. The City Manager explained that the damaged car had over 100,000
miles on it and the cost to repair it would be greater than the vehicle's worth.
Councilmember Scott asked if the lights and siren from the damaged vehicle can be
reused, and the City Manager responded affirmatively. Councilmember Theis
requested a price comparison of a comparably equipped new vehicle when the used car
is purchased.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -253
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF $10,000 FROM THE CONTINGENCY FUND TO POLICE
DEPARTMENT CAPITAL OUTLAY
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Bill Hawes, and the motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES
The City Manager introduced An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 of the City Ordinances
Regarding Animal Control. He added that this item was first read on December 9,
1985, published in the City's official newspaper on December 19, 1985, and is •
offered this evening for a second reading.
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�. Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 1 of the City Ordinances Regarding Animal Control. Mayor Nyquist
inquired if there was anyone present in the audience who wished to speak at the
public hearing. No one requested to speak and he entertained a motion to close the
public hearing.
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
close the public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1 of the City Ordinances
Regarding Animal Control. The motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 85 -
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE ANIMAL ORDINANCE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by member
Celia Scott, and the motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager introduced An Ordinance Vacating Easement in Thomas Construction
2nd Addition. He added this ordinance is offered for a first reading this evening,
and involves an area around Evergreen Park apartments. The Director of Public
Works reviewed the area involved in this ordinance.
There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to
approve for first reading An Ordinance Vacating. Easement in Thomas Construction 2nd
Addition and set the public hearing date on the ordinance for January 27, 1986 at
8:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
The City Manager introduced An Ordinance Amending Chapters 34 and 35 Regarding
Rummage Sale Signs, adding this ordinance is offered for a first reading this
evening. He noted that this ordinance amendment results from a request by a
resident, and the memorandum from the Director of Planning & Inspection explains the
changes to the ordinance. The Director of Planning & Inspection stated that the
Planning Commission reviewed the language of the amendment and recommended adoption
by the City Council. He added that the original complainant supports the
amendment.
Councilmember Lhotka asked if the change was instigated by one person or a number of
persons. The City Manager stated that approximately six people attending a past
• City Council meeting made the request. Mayor Nyquist pointed out that staff was
requested to review the ordinance. Councilmember Lhotka said he is not in favor of
changing an ordinance because of only one complaint. He feels the ordinance has
worked well with very few complaints. Councilmember Hawes noted that he has
received numerous complaints from residents over the years regarding the
enforcement of the present ordinance.
Councilmember Theis expressed concern over the large area allowed for putting up
banners and balloons, and suggested some specific limitations. He noted that the
number of off -site signs has not been addressed, and the Director of Planning &
Inspection pointed out that the number of these signs has never been limited and
reviewed the current sign allowances. Councilmember Theis suggested that'the area
for the off - site sign is too large and a smaller size would be preferable
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Councilmember Scott said the issue is being blown out of proportion and stated that
for garage sales signs are posted for a limited time. Councilmember Lhotka said he
is not out to ban garage sales, but he objects to any changes being made to an
ordinance that,has worked successfully in the past. Councilmember Hawes stated
that he agrees with Councilmember Lhotka to a point, and that he is much more
irritated by the real estate signs rather than garage sale signs in the City. He
felt the City should clamp down on violators of the real estate sign ordinance.
There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to
approve for a first reading An Ordinance Amending Chapters 34 and 35 Regarding
Rummage Sale Signs and setting the public hearing for January 27, 1986 at 8:00 p.m.
The motion passed, with Councilmembers Lhotka and Theis opposed.
The City Manager introduced An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34 Regarding Wall Signs
for Enclosed Shopping Malls, noting this ordinance is offered for a first reading
this evening. Councilmember Hawes asked if it is possible to post a sign on four or
five different exterior walls, and the Director of Planning & Inspection responded
affirmatively. He noted that the ordinance amendment limits signery to 10% of the
wall area. Mayor Nyquist pointed out that the amendment will allow those without
external walls to post signs, and noted that 10% of the wall space is a large area.
Councilmember Lhotka again expressed concern that an ordinance is being amended
because of one party requesting a change. The City Manager pointed out that this is
not the first time that such a request has been received.
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to
approve for first reading An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34 Regarding Wall Signs
for Enclosed Shopping Malls and to set a public hearing for January 27, 1986 at 8:00
P.m. The motion passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF LOCAL 49 PUBLIC WORKS MASTER LABOR AGREEMENT
The City Manager requested authorization from the City Council to allow the Mayor
and City Manager to Execute Local 49 Public Works Master Labor Agreement. He noted
this collective bargaining agreement covers the period January 1, 1986 through
December 31, 1986.
There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to
Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to Execute Local 49 Public Works Master Labor
Agreement. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEMS (CONTINUED)
RESTRUCTURING OF TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The City Manager reviewed the suggested restructuring of the Traffic Safety
Advisory Committee, noting that the chairman of the committee feels restructuring
is merited. Councilmember Lhotka asked why the Administrative Traffic Committee
was created along with the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, and the City Manager
explained the purpose and process of the two committees. The City Manager pointed
out that the Administrative Traffic Committee has worked very well in effectively
handling complaints on most occasions. The Council requested the City Manager to
meet with the chairman of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee to discuss the
restructuring and notification of the current committee membership.
LICENSES
There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
approve the following list of licenses:
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BOWLING ALLEY LICENSE
Lynbrook Bowl, Inc. 6357 N. Lilac Dr.
CIGARETTE LICENSE
Brookdale Cinema 5801 John Martin Dr.
Brookdale Ford 2500 County Rd. 10
Brooklyn Center Mobil 6849 Brooklyn Blvd.
Canteen Company of MN 6300'Penn Ave. S.
FMC 1800 Freeway Blvd.
Iten Chevrolet 6701 Brooklyn Blvd.
M.T.C. 6845 Shingle Creek Pkwy.
Chuck's Q. 1505 69th Ave. N.
Dahlco Music & Vending 119 State Street
Ground Round Restaruant 2545 County Rd. 10
Denne's Market 6912 Brooklyn Blvd.
Holiday Inn Gift Shop 1501 Freeway Blvd.,
Jimmy Jingle 1304 E. Lake St.
Brookdale Corporate Center II 6200 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Brookdale Corporate Center 6300 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Lynbrook Bowl, Inc. 6357 N. Lilac Dr.
Servomation 7490 Central Ave. NE
Dayton's Brookdale Center
Graco 6820 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
SuperAmerica Stations 6545 W. River Rd.
SuperAmerica Stations 1901 57th Ave. N.
Total Petroleum, Inca 6830'Brooklyn Blvd.
GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSE
Brookdale Car Wash 5500 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Center Mobil 6849 Brooklyn Blvd.
Chuck's Q. 1505 69th Ave. N.
Northwestern Bell 6540 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
SuperAmerica 6845 W. River Rd.
SuperAmerica 1901 57th Ave. N.
Total Petroleum 6830 Brooklyn Blvd.
LODGING ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
Thrifty Scot Motel 6445 James Circle
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE
C.O. Carlson Air Conditioning 1156 Aldrich Ave. N.
Hovde Heating 2222 Edgewood Ave. S.
NONPERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
Coca Cola Bottling Midwest 1189 Eagan Ind. Rd.
Palmer Lake Plaza 6860 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
NURSING HOME LICENSE
Maranatha Conservative Home 5401 69th Ave. N.
OFF -SALE NONINTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE
Chuck's Q. 1505 69th Ave. N.
Denne's Market 6912 Brooklyn Blvd.
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ON -SALE NONINTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE
50's r GG ill 5524 Brooklyn Blvd.
Beacon Bowl 6525 Lyndale Ave. N.
Chuck Wagon Inn 5720 Morgan Ave. N.
Davanni's 937 Summit Dr.
Denny's 3901 Lakebreeze Ave.
Little Brooklyn Restaurant 6219 Brooklyn Blvd.
Rocky Rococo Brookdale Center
Scoreboard Pizza 6816 Humboldt Ave. N.
POOL AND BILLIARD TABLE LICENSE
Lynbrook Bowl 6357 N. Lilac Dr.
RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE
Initial:
Bob Van Moorlehem 6261 Brooklyn Dr.
Herbert A. Zwirn 5500 Bryant Ave. N.
Brian A. Patnode 5916 Bryant Ave. N.
Merle G. Biggs 3910 65th Ave. N.
Joseph & Madeline Roche 824 69th Ave. N.
Myrna L. Hubert 5300 70th Circle
Renewal:
George & Susan Patten 5912 Admiral Lane
G. Lucht, R. Wood, W. Clauson 5105 Brooklyn Blvd.
Rudolph J. Olson 6505 Brooklyn Blvd.
Laura & Jeff Hanson 6933 Brooklyn Blvd.
Peter & Lillian Ulmaniec .5906 Colfax Ave. N.
Raymod & Tracy Rice 5801 Ewing Ave. N.
John Carnahan 1525 Humboldt Place
John Carnahan 1531 Humboldt Place
M & J Properties 1549 Humboldt Place
M & J Proprties 1555 Humboldt Place
Darlene Dimitroff 6442 Indiana Ave. N.
Carin Lee Rudolph 5318, 20 Queen Ave. N.
Robert Messersmith 5338, 40 Queen Ave. N.
Byron & Nancy Mach 4708 4712 Twin Lake Ave.
Gary & Danae Morrison 5104 E. Twin Lake Blvd.
Rosita Acosta 6113 Xerxes Ave. N.
Sherry A. Ronallo 819, 821 55th Ave. N.
David Larson 1313 57th Ave. N.
James Lupient 4450 58th Ave. N.
Jerry Harrington & Eugene Berg 1200 67th Ave. N.
SIGNHANGER'S LICENSE
Scenic Sign Corporation P.O. Box 881
The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED)
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -254
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE IN BID OPENING DATE FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL
SIGNAL SYSTEMS ON SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY AT JOHN MARTIN DRIVE. AND AT SUMMIT DRIVE
(PROJECT NO. 1985 -20, CONTRACT 1985 -M)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Gene Lhotka, and the motion passed unanimously.
LIFT STATION CLAIMS
The City Manager produced a listing of the claims submitted by residents affected by
the lift station problem. Councilmember Theis asked for a comparison of the newly
submitted figures to the original estimates, and the Director of Finance presented
these figures. He added that two claims are yet outstanding.
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Scott to
approve the 12 settlements for lift station claims as submitted by the City Manager.
The motion passed, with Councilmembers Lhotka and Hawes opposed.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to
adjourn the meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The Brooklyn Center City
Council adjourned at 11:37 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
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MEMORANDUM J,
TO: Ronald A. Warren, Director of Planning and Inspection
FROM: Gary Shallcross, Planner
RE: Performance guarantees
DATE: January 23, 1986
The following performance guarantee is recommended for release
1. Earle Brown Farm Estates, 5th Addition
Xerxes Place North
Planning Commission Application No. 83024
Amount of Guarantee: $35,000.00 Bond
Obligor: DeVries Builders
This guarantee has been held to insure completion of all
remaining improvements in the Earle Brown farm Estates
development. A few remaining trees have been planted this
past fall and common parking areas have been striped. The
homeowner's association has voted not to have the originally
planned playlot installed. All improvements appear to be
completed according to the approved plan Concern has been
raised that existing landscaping does not provide adequate
screening of the development from the single family homes at
Thurber Road and Xerxes Place. The developer has agreed to
provide 10 additional honeysuckle shrubs along the tops of
the berms in this area. Recommend total release of bond
subject to submittal of a $300.00 cash deposit to insure
completion of agreed upon shrubbery.
Approved4y
Ronald A. Warren, Director of Planning and Inspection
Member introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
PROJECT NO. 1985 -20, CONTRACT 1985 -M (INSTALLATION OF
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL SYSTEMS ON SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
AT JOHN MARTIN DRIVE AND AT SUMMIT DRIVE)
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Project
No. 1985 -20, bids were received, opened, and tabulated by the City Clerk and
Engineer, on the 23rd day of January, 1986. Said bids were as follows:
Bidder System "A" System "B" Total Bid
Collins Electric $83,778.00 $63,288.00 $147,066.00
CSI Electric $82,000.00 $65,500.00 $147,500.00
Hoffman Electric $73,400.00 $58,900.00 $132,300.00
Killmer Electric $85,465.00 $60,344.00 $145,859.00
Egan McKay $80,437.00 $63,477.00 $143,914.00
WHEREAS, it appears that Hoffman Electric of St. Paul, Minnesota,
is the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW,- THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota:
1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed
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to enter into the attached contract, in the amount of
$132,300.00 with Hoffman Electric of St. Paul, Minnesota
in the name of the City of Brooklyn Center, for Improvement
Project No. 1985 -20 according to the plans and
specifications therefor approved by the City Council and on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return
forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids,
except that the deposit of the successful bidder and the next
lowest bidder shall be retained until a contract has been
signed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:
1. The estimated cost of Improvement Project No. 1985 -20 is
hereby amended according to the following schedule:
As Approved As Bid
Contract $159,500 $132,300
Engineering
Consultant 8,000 8,000
City 3,200 3,200
Administration 1,600 1,600
Total $172,300 $145,100
Resolution No.
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 ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
PROJECT NO. 1986 -02, CONTRACT 1986 -B (POLICE DEPARTMENT
REMODELING - PHASE II)
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Project
No. 1986 -02, bids were received, opened, and tabulated by the City Clerk and
Engineer, on the 22nd day of January, 1986. Said bids were as follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
GEM CONSTRUCTION $ 38,584
ZNC CONSTRUCTION 41,178
HOLST CONSTRUCTION 43,640
DNR CONSTRUCTION 45,
MORCON 46,469
PROCO WOOD PRODUCTS 47,880
ROCON 47,906
HMH ENTERPRISES 48,288
DAHN BUILDERS 49,500
COMMERCIAL HOUSING RENOVATORS 49,889
TCM 55,924
WHEREAS, it appears that Gem Construction of Rosemount, Minnesota, is
the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota:
1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to
enter into the attached contract, in the.amount of $38,584.00 with
Gem Construction of Rosemount, Minnesota in the name of the City of
Brooklyn Center, for Improvement Project No. 1986 -02 according to
the plans and specifications therefor approved by the City Council
and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return
forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids, except
that the deposit of the successful bidder and the next lowest
bidder shall be retained until a contract has been signed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:
1. The estimated cost of Improvement Project No, 1986 -02 is hereby
amended according to the following schedule:
As Approved As Bid
Contract $ 45,000 $ 38,584
Consultant 5,000 5,000
$ 50,000 $ 43,584
RESOLUTION NO.
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 NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REVISED BID OPENING DATE FOR
PROJECT NO. 1985 -23, CONTRACT 1986 -C (CENTERBROOK'GOLF
COURSE)
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 85 -249 adopted by the City Council on the 30th
day of December, 1985, established January 30, 1986 as the date on which bids
were to be opened for Project No. 1985 -23, Contract 1986 -C (Centerbrook Golf
Course); and
WHEREAS, Brauer and Associates, Ltd., the project architects have
recommended that the bid opening date be extended to February 4, 1986 because of
competition with other large projects which are being bid at approximately the
same time, and because the relative complexity of this project demands more time
and effort by the bidders:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the bid opening date for Project No. 1985 -23,
Contract 1986 -C is hereby revised and re- established at 11:00 a.m., February 4,
1986.
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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.
Janauary 20, 1986
Mr. Sy Knapp
Public Works Director
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
RE: Centerbrook Golf Course, Brooklyn Center, MN
B &A Project #85 -31
Sy
As I mentioned to you the other day, I would recommend that
the City move the bid opening for this project from 11:00
a.m., January 30, 1986, to 11:00 a.m., February 4, 1986.
The two reas.ons for this recommendation are:
1. Two other bid openings, a large private development
on January 23rd and a large Mn /DOT highway job on
January 24th, are competing for the contractor's
attention.
2. The relative complexity of this job demands more
time and effort on the part of the contractor which,
if given, will allow for more competitive bidding.
If you have any questions or would like me to attend the
Council Meeting, please give me a call
BRAUER` SSOCIATES LTD.
e a W. Watson
Vice President
GWW /1k
7901 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 ❑ (612) 941 -1660
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Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ASSESSMENT RATES FOR STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DURING 1986
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center
that, pursuant to Resolution No. 85 -34, adopted on February 11, 1985, the
following assessment rates are hereby established for street reconstruction
projects (consisting of the installation of concrete curb and gutter and
related street paving improvements) in residentially -zoned areas, where such
projects are placed under contract for construction in 1986:
1. for residential properties, zoned or used as single- family
sites, which are not subdividable under the City's Subdivision
Ordinance, the unit rate of assessment shall be $1,300.00.
2. for properties in R -2 zoned districts, which are no used as
single- family sites, the equivalent rate shall be $17.33 per
front foot, with a minimum assessment of $1,300.00.
3. for properties in R -3 zoned districts the assessment rate per
residential unit shall be established by the following formula:
Assessable frontage x $17.33
Number of residential units
4. the assessment rates in R -4, R -5, R -6, and R -7 zoned districts
shall be individually established based on an evaluation of
project costs and project benefits.
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
I :BROOKLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
TELEPHONE 561 -5440
C E NT ER EMERGENCY POLICE - FIRE
911
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works
DATE: January 22, 1986
RE: Special Assessment Rates for Street Reconstruction
in Residential Areas
As requested by the City Council, our department has conducted a survey of other
cities' policies regarding assessment rates for street reconstruction in
residential areas. A copy of Joe Oster's memo to me is attached.
It is apparent that there still is little uniformity between cities in this
matter. Some cities maintain the policy of "assessing total project costs ", but
admit to the fact that this results in maintaining the status quo because
property owners refuse to pay assessment rates of $2,500 to $3,500 per
household. Other cities finance the entire costs from General (ad valorem)
taxes. And there are a few cities who attempt to levy assessments based on
benefit (ie; increased market value). While there is still a spread of opinion
as to the dollar value of this benefit, I believe that the figure of $1,300 per
single family home is appropriate for 1986 construction in Brooklyn Center.
Attached also are copies of the reports submitted to the Council in 1985 on this
subject.
I recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution, establishing the figure
at $1,300.00, or at some alternate level, at the January 27, 1986 meeting.
While we have had no requests for street reconstruction so far this year, I
would expect to receive some inquiries soon. It is important to be able to
advise the people involved what their costs would be if a project is
constructed.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sy rnapp
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Dater January 22, 1986
To: Sy Knapp
Director of Public Works
From: Joe Oster
Public Works Coordinator
RE: Phone Survey regarding assessing street reconstruction
On January 21 and 22, 1986, I conducted a phone survey to determine
how other metro area communities assess street reconstruction to R -1
residential properties. Below I provide a summary of the policy or
practice of each city contacted and extend the policy or practice,
when possible, to show what the assessment would be to a standard 75
front foot residential property in Brooklyn Center. In cases where
actual construction cost is assessed, I used the same figure as last
year's summary.
Summary Assessment
Golden Valley (Lowell Odland - Director of Public Works) $` 0.00`
The City of Golden Valley does not assess for street
reconstruction if the property has been previously
assessed.
Bloomington (Don Elvrum) $ 610.00
The City of Bloomington has not done street
reconstruction, however the city considers the presence of
paved surface as evidence of previous assessment and no
additional assessment would be levied for pavement. Curb,
Gutter, sidewalk and storm sewer would be assessed when
installed.
New Brighton (Less Proper - City Engineer) $ 1,550.00
The city assesses the full cost of street construction to
properties not previously assessed. For reconstruction,
properties are assessed 25% of the actual construction
costs with the city paying 75 %. If curb and gutter has
not previously been installed, the city assesses the full
cost of construction and if bituminous curb was installed
-a 50% credit is recognized.
Brooklyn Park (Chuck Lenthe - City Engineer) $ 2,700.00
The City of Brooklyn Park has not done street
reconstruction however it is thought that street
reconstruction would be handled the same as street
construction and the actual cost would be assessed to
abutting properties.
- St. Louis Park (Jim Grube - Director of Public Works) $- 1,200.00
The City of St. Louis Park assesses properties abutting
street reconstruction sites at a rate of $16.00 per front
foot. This rate is estimated to be 60% of the estimated
actual cost of construction of $25.00 per front foot.
White Bear Lake (Steve Gatlin - City Engineer) information
not
While no formal policy exists, the City of White Bear Lake sufficient
determines assessed cost on a case -by- case basis. Since
White Bear Lake is an older community, many of the streets
do not conform to the standard 32 foot width with curb and
gutter construction. Properties are assessed for the
difference between the adopted standard and street
construction currently in place (i.e. 24 foot with no curb
and gutter). At the present time the city is considering
a formal policy of assessing the additional benefit to
properties measured as increased property value.
Minnetonka (Don Asmus - City Engineer) $ 0.00
The City of Minnetonka does not have a formal street
reconstruction policy but it is thought that properties
would not be assessed for street reconstruction. The
history is that the original streets where installed to a
5 ton design because it was known that utilities would be
extended in the future and the new street would be
constructed to a 7 ton design. Properties were assessed
the actual cost of construction for both the original
streets and for the 7 ton streets constructed in
conjunction with the extention of utilities.
Plymouth (Sherman Goldberg - City Engineer)
information
The City of Plymouth does not have a formal street not
reconstruction policy because they have not done street sufficient
reconstruction. It is not known how they would handle
assessemnts for reconstruction.
Shakopee (Bo Spurrier) $ 1,200.00
Properties are assessed for street reconstruction based
upon the benefit received in terms of increased property
value. While the benefit to a standard residential
property is estimated to be $1,200 other amounts may be
assessed as determined by a certified assessor.
Eden Prairie (Rod Rue Design Engineer) $ 610.00
The City of Eden; Prairie does not have a formal policy for
street reconstruction of City Streets. The current,
practice is that when a rural street is upgraded to a City
Street that abutting properties are assessed for curb,
gutter, storm sewer, and utilities if they were not in
place prior to construction, but are not assessed for the
cost of pavement.
Minneapolis (Jody- Polzine)
The City of Minneapolis assesses 25% of the cost of street $ 1,875.00
reconstruction to abutting properties. This amount to
$20.00 per front foot in 1985 and is estimated to be
$25.00 in 1986. While this amount is high when applied to
the standard Brooklyn Center property, it should be noted
that the standard Minneapolis property is 40 to 50
frontage feet.
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CITY
OF 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
B ROOKLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
CENTER TELEPHONE 561 -5440
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works
DATE: January 23, 1985 Revised 2/8/85
RE: Special Assessment Policy
Street Reconstruction in Residential Areas
Introduction:
To -date the City of Brooklyn Center has maintained a policy that
all costs relating to street improvement projects will be
specially assessed to the benefiting properties. Exceptions
which have been made to this policy are few, but include the
following:
1. on Municipal State Aid street projects, assessments to
benefiting residential projects (in 1985) are limited to:
- for concrete curb and gutter actual cost, or $12.29 per
assessable foot, whichever
is less
for grading and paving - (where no previous assessment has
been levied) - actual cost or
$21.93 per assessable foot,
whichever is less
- for grading and paving - (where a previous assessment has
been Levied) - assessment is based
on a 15 year "equity schedule"
with a maximum rate of $11. per
assessable foot.
Note: Municipal State Aid Street funds are used to pay the
balance of costs on these projects.
2. In Industrial areas, where 9 -ton roadways are constructed,
70% of the costs are specially assessed, while the City pays
30% of the costs (usually through the use of Municipal State
Aid street funds).
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3. On the Xerxes Avenue reconstruction project between T.H. 100
and C.S.A.H. 10, special assessments levied covered 67% of
the total costs, while the City's M.S.A. funds covered the
balance.
4. On the Halifax Avenue /70th Avenue North improvement project
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in 1984, the total costs for concrete curb and gutter and
street
resurface were assessed while hale the City ,paid for
storm sewer system improvements and special intersection
improvements,
Maintenance Program
The City has established and is maintaining a high -level street
maintenance program. Under this program street patching and
repairs are accomplished whenever signs of deterioration become
evident (chuckholes, cracking, settlement, rough edges, poor
rideability, etc.) and all streets in the City are seal - coated
approximately once every 5 to 6 years.
Total costs for this high level of maintenance, including
overhead and administration costs is estimated at $300,000 per
year. (This does not include signing, street sweeping, storm
sewer maintenance, snow plowing, or any other costs not directly
related to pavement maintenance.)
Recommendation To Establish New Policies For Street
Reconstruction
Although most streets within the City of Brooklyn Center are
being well maintained, there are needs for street improvements.
These needs reflect the following considerations:
- Some streets need geometric improvements to increase their
traffic - carrying capacity, and /or to improve their
structural capacity. Note: Nearly of t
P Y these ( Y are on
the
Munci
al State Aid Street System.)
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Some streets have poorly - defined edges, especially at.
intersect'
ions vehicles drive across corners) rs) and in areas
of high parking demand (despite the Code Enforcement
Officers' enforcement of the City's prohibition to park on
the boulevard).
- Several preliminary requests are received each year from
residents interested in having concrete curb and gutter
installed - to improve the aesthetics and maintainability
of their yards. However, when the estimate of costs are
determined and they are advised that existing policy
requires all costs to be specially assessed (currently at a
rate of approximately $28.00 per assessable foot), none are
able to receive enough neighborhood support for the
Proposal to even justify circulation of a petition.
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Determination of Benefits To Be Specially Assessed
"Special assessments are intended to reflect the influence of a
specific local improvement upon the value of the property. No
matter what particular formula or method is used to establish the
amount of the assessment, the real measure of benefits is the
increase in the market value of the land as a result of the
improvement. " {1)
"In the past, City Councils have been given broad discretion in
determining benefits.. However (recent court decisions) .
require that the City Council should gather as much evidence as
possible on the issue of whether or not the benefits to be
derived from installation of a particular improvement are
sufficient to justify the cost and make specific findings as to
the increases in market value. "(2)
".(One way) ... to reduce the number of special assessment appeals
is for the City to pay for some substantial portion of the cost
of improvements out of general funds. The larger the portion of
cost assumed by the City, the smaller would be the chances
that... (the assessment would be found to exceed the
benef it) ... "(3)
(1) League of Minnesota Cities - "Local Improvement Guide"
(2) Ibid
(3) Ibid
Accordingly, we have reviewed the i
question of benefit.uszng two
approaches, i.e. -
(1) What rates are other cities using?
and (2) What amount of benefit will be supported by qualified
real estate appraisers?
Survey of Other Cities
A telephone survey of 10 metropolitan -area cities similar in size
to Brooklyn Center indicates a great variance in assessment
Policy for street reconstruction.
The hypothetical project (in a residential area) we described was
as follows:
"Before" condition: a bituminous- surfaced street without
concrete curb and gutter, in fair to
good condition
"After" condition: a street with new concrete curbs and
gutters,with pavement repairs as needed
and with a bituminous overlay.
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Following is a summary of the special assessments which would be
levied by the 10 cities surveyed.
Special Assessments Levied Number of Cites
None 2
between $500 and $1000 3
between $1000 and $1600 3
over $1600 2
Real Estate Appraisers
Discussions with our City Assessor and with a qualified
independent real estate appraiser have indicated that it is very`
difficult to develop specific findings P P s which clearly demonstrate
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the amount of increase in market t v
alue to properties: which occur
as a result of this kind of street improvements. However, the
following guidelines have emerged from our discussions:
the benefits of concrete curb and gutter installation are
easier to define than those relating to pavement
improvements.
the benefits for any street improvement are approximately
equal for any residential building site regardless of
size or frontage, and regardless of whether the property is
a "corner lot" (with improvements on both sides) or an
interior lot.
- benefits are related to "before" and "after" conditions of
the street, not to the question of whether (or when) the
property was specially assessed for previous improvements.
Recommended Assessment Policy For Street Reconstruction In
Residential Areas
It is abundantly clear that the policy of "Total Benefits = Total
Costs" cannot be arbitrarily applied to street reconstruction
projects. If the City is to proceed with street reconstruction
projects, a
new policy more closely relating to :market .value .
increases must be adopted to reflect guidelines established b
recent court rulings. y
Based on our studies, I recommend that the City's special
assessment policy be amended to provide that special assessments
for street reconstruction projects (which include the
installation of concrete curb and gutter and related grading,
storm drainage and street paving improvements) will be determined
as follows:
for R -1 properties which
are not subdividable: $1,200 per buildable site plus costs
for driveway improvements, special
parking provisions, etc.
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for R -2 properties: $16.00 per assessable foot, with a
minimum of $1,200 "(75 x $16.00
$1.200.00).
for R -3 properties: Total benefit $16.00 per
assessable foot
Assessment per residential unit
Total benefit
No. of Units
for R -4 to R -7 properties: Benefits to be determined based
on individual project evaluation
Cost Analysis of Proposed Policy
In order to evaluate the financial impact of the proposed policy,
we have developed the following analysis:
Total Cost For Improvements
If all streets in the City were to be improved to optimum
standards (i.e. - all Municipal State Aid streets to 9 -ton
design with concrete curb and gutter; and all local streets
to 5 -ton design with concrete curb and gutter) the estimated
total costs, based on 1985 construction prices would be:
Miles of Cost per Estimated
Street Description Streets Mile Total Costs
Municipal State Aid streets 20 $500,000 $10,000,000
Residentail streets in good
condition (needing curb and
gutter and overlay only) 75 $225,000 $16,875,000
Residentail streets in poor
to fair condition (needing
soil corrections, drainage
improvements, curb and gutter
and overlay) 8 $350,000 $ 2,800,000
TOTAL $30 million
Note: It must be emphasized that we are not recommending
consideration of reconstructing all streets in the
City - either immediately or over any specified time
period. Rather, these cost estimates are provided
simply for the purpose of providing a total
perspective of the question.
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Funding Sources:
Application of the above- recommended special assessment formula
for residential areas would result in special - assessments
totaling approximately $8.4 million (staff estimates that
approximately 7000 of the City's 8200 residential units would
abut a street improvement and would be assessed at $1200 /unit).
It is estimated that special assessments to commercial and
industrial properties within the City would total $2.6 million.
An additional $10 million would be eligible for Municipal State
Aid street fund reimbursement.
This would leave approximately $9 million to be paid from the ad-
valorem property tax levy or other funding sources.
Rationale for City Participation:
Participation in street improvement costs can be justified on the
following basis:
Description of Estimated
Item City Benefit Benefit
Reduced Pavement Over a 20 year period, $300,000 /year
Maintenance Costs it is estimated that x .67
pavement maintenance costs _x 20-years
on a reconstructed street $ 4 million
would be reduced by 2 /3rds
when compared to the costs
involved in extended
maintenance
Improved Property Increases in Assessed $10 million
Values Property Value (equal value increase
to value of special x .02 (2% average
assessments) will result tax rate)
in increased ad- valorem _x ` 20-years
taxes $ 4 million
Note. - approx.
15% of this
increase represents
the City tax levy.
The remaining 85%
represents tax
levies by other
agencies (school,
county,, etc.)
Other Benefits Improved Community Intangible
Appearance and,
Socio- Economic Effects
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Summary:
As noted above, this office has no intention of recommending the
initiation of a City -wide street reconstruction program. Rather,
this memo seeks to identify a rationale for adoption of a
realistic special assessment policy relating to street
reconstruction projects in residential areas.
It is my opinion that adoption of the recommended policy would:
(a) make special assessments levied on City- initiated
projects more acceptable to property owners.
(b) make it possible for some property owners who are
interested in neighborhood improvement to recieve the
support of other affected property owners; and
(c) place the City in position to show market value benefits
equal to or exceeding the special assessment, as
required by recent court rulings.
With adoption of the new policy, I would not expect any "rush on
City Hall ", by property owners asking for petitions for street
improvements. Rather, I would expect to see petitions for a
maximum of 6 to 10 blocks (less than 1 mile) per year. And, of
course, the City Council always retains the authority to approve
or disapprove any individual project based on its merits, its
costs, its benefits to the property owners, and a cost /benefit
analysis of City participation.
Respectfully submitted,
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CITY
OF 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
BROOKLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
CENT TELEPHONE 561 -5440
R
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works
DATE: February 8, 1985
RE: Supplemental Analysis - Proposed Amendment of Special
Assessment Policy for Street Reconstruction
This report is submitted in response to the City Council's request
for additional information and evaluation of the effects of the proposed
new policy for special assessments for street reconstruction projects
(see memo dated 1/23/85 - corrected copy attached)
On the attached sheets, four past projects and one possible 1985
project are analyzed to show the effects of existing policy vs.
the proposed policy. In addition, a separate memo relating to the
proposed Lyndale Avenue street improvement between 53rd Avenue and
57th Avenue is being submitted to show the effects of the recommended
policy change on a parcel -by- parcel basis.
Res ectfully submitted,
U
Sy Tnapp
Director of Public Works
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Project No. 1 - Reconstruction of S3rd Avenue North between I -94
and Penn Avenue North
Explanation p This project was initiated by City Council action
in 1979 and construction was completed in 1980.
Because 53rd Avenue is a Municipal State Aid street,
and because special assessments had previously been
levied (during the 1950's and early 1960 the
special assessment rates which were applied to this
project were those established by the "Equity
schedule as contained in the current Assessment
Policy for Municipal State Aid Street Improvements.
Under that policy, the assessments levied were
calculated at the following rates:
- for concrete curb & gutter =$ 8.00 /front foot
- for pavement improvements = $ 7.60 /'front foot
TOTAL = $15.60 /front foot
Effect of Proposed Policy Change on Assessments
If adjusted to reflect 1985 construction costs, those assessment'
rates under existing policy would be:
- for concrete curb $ gutter = $11.68 /front foot
for pavement improvements = $12.29 /front foot
TOTAL = $23.97 /front foot
Application of those rates to four typical properties along
53rd Avenue would result in the following assessment comparisons:
Total Assessment Total Assessment
Under Existing Under Proposed
Typical Property Policy (1985 rates) Policy (1985)
50 L.F. with Parking 50 x $23.97 = $1198.50 $1200.00
50 L. F. without Parking 50 x $23.97 = $1198.50 $ 900.00
75 L.F. with Parking 7S x $23.97 = $1797.75 $1200.00
75 L. F. without Parking 7S x $23.97 = $1797.75 $ 900.00
Effect of Proposed Policy Change on Project Cost Distribution
The following tabulation shows the actual cost distribution for
the 1979 project, that same distribution updated to reflect 1985
costs, and the cost distribution which would result from application
of the proposed policy:
Estimated
Actual 1985 Total Cost Total Cost
Total Cost Distribution Distribution
Distribution with Existing with Proposed
1979 Policy Policy (1985)
Total Cost $388,000 $845,000 $845,000
Special Assessment 43,000 94,000 57,000
City Share 345 751,000 788,000
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Project No. 2 Relocation and Reconstruction of Lyndale Avenue
from 59th to 62nd Avenue North
Explanation: This 1977 ro'ect was initiated p � bated by the City .Council
in cooperation with MN /DOT, in conjunction with the
construction of I -94. MN /DOT agreed to pay for
relocation costs, but the City, through a special
assessment levy, paid the "betterment" costs. Special
assessment rates reflected these costs as follows:
for concrete curb & gutter = $ 6.00 /front foot
for street improvement = $ 7.25 /front foot
Total = $13.25 /front foot
Effect of Proposed Policy Change on Assessments
If adjusted to reflect 1985 construction costs, these assessment
rates would be:
- for concrete curb & gutter = $11.68 /front foot
for street improvements = $14.11 /front foot
Total = $25.79 /front foot
Application, of these rates to typical properties along the project
would result in the following assessment comparisons:
Actual Total Assessment Total Assessment
Assessment under Existing under Proposed
Typical Property 1977 Policy (1985 rates) Policy (1985)
75 foot lot $ 993.75 $ 1,934.25 $ 1,200.00
80 foot lot $1,060.00 $ $ 1,200.00
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Project No. 3 Reconstruction of Halifax Avenue from 70th to 71st
Avenue and 70th Avenue from Halifax Avenue to June
Avenue
Explanation: This 1984 project was initiated jointly by the Brooklyn
Center City Council and by petition of the St.
Alphonsus Church. The basic project included widening
of the "church side" of these streets and installation
of concrete curb and gutter on that side. _Accordingly,
the assessment rate levied against church property
(approximately $38.50 per front foot) reflected
the costs for widening the street as well as the
costs for curb and gutter and normal residential
street reconstruction.
It is noted, however, that a parallel effort was
made to determine the interest of those private
property owners who lived across the street from
the church, in getting street improvements at the
same time. Based on existing policy and 1984
construction costs, we estimated those costs at $35.00
per foot. Because only one private property owner
expressed approval, this proposal was dropped and
the project proceeded only on the "church side"
of these streets.
Project No. 4 Installation of Water Main on Lee and Major Avenues
between 69th and 70th Avenues
Explanation: In
P 1984 property owners Initiated a petition to
install water mains on Lee and Major Avenues between
69th and 70th Avenues.
In conjunction with that ,petition, we also prepared
a report showing that, if concrete curb and gutter
were to e
b installed at the same time, substantial
cost savings could be realized as compared g to th e
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costs for such installation under a separate project).
Accordingly, a parallel petition was circulated to
determine interest in the installation of concrete
curb and gutter in conjunction with the water main
project - with an estimated 'rate of $20.00 /front foot
for the street improvement (resulting in a typical
assessment of 75x$20 = $1500 for the street improvement).
Because 14 of the 24 property owners signed the
petition asking for water main installation, while
only 5 owners signed the petition asking for the
street improvements, the water main project was
installed without the street improvements.
I believe this example shows that, while an assessment
of $1500 per household is closer to being acceptable
to property owners than the $24.00 to $35.00 /front
foot rates normally charged under existing policy,
it still didn't "sell" on this project. However,
a reduction to $1200 /household (as suggested by
the proposed policy) might have made the proposal
acceptable to more property owners.
Project No. 5 Installation of concrete curb and gutter and
bituminous overlay of the following streets:
Drew Avenue from 67th to 69th Avenue
Ewing Avenue from 67th to 69th Avenue
67th Avenue from Drew to Ewing Avenue
68th Avenue from Drew to Ewing Avenue
Explanation: A property owner in this area has expressed his
desire to circulate a petition requesting these"
improvements in 1985. Based on our cost estimates,
this project would cost $140,000 (0.62 miles at
$225,000 /mile).
Under existing policy, the total costs would be
levied against the abutting frontage, resulting
in an assessment rate of $28.00 /front foot.
Application of this rate to two typical properties
within the project area would result in the following
assessment comparisons:
Total Assessment Total Assessment
Under Existing Under Proposed
Typical Property Policy Policy'
Mid -b lock lot $2 $1 , 2 0 0
80 feet wide
Corner lot $3,360 $1,200
80 feet wide
(assessable frontage
= 80' + 120/3 = 120
Effect of Proposed Policy Change on Cost Distribution
The following tabulation shows the toal cost distribution based
on existing policy vs. total cost distribution under the proposed
policy:
Cost Cost
Distribution Distribution
Under Under
Source Existing Policy Proposed Policy
Special Assessments $125,800* $ 72,000
City Share $ 14,200* $ 68,000
Total $140,000 $140,000
*Note: City share under "Existing Policy" reflects City's
ownership of frontage on 67th Avenue.
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -34
RESOLUTION ANN \'DING ASSESSMENT POLICY RELATING TO STREET
RECONSTRUCTION
1H]REAS, on February 10, 1964, the Brooklyn Center City Council
adopted the Brooklyn Center Assessment Procedure Manual as a guideline for
the special assessment of costs related to public improvements; and
WHEREAS, a current report prepared by the Director of Public Works
indicates that the benefit received from the installation of concrete curb
and gutter and related street paving improvements is most equitably levied
on a residential unit basis as opposed to the frontage basis; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interests of the City
to amend existing special assessment policies to reflect the residential
unit basis of assessment related to such street improvement projects
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the following special assessment policy be established
for street reconstruction projects in residentially -zoned areas, which consist
of the installation of concrete curb and gutter and related street paving
improvements paced under contract in 1985:
1. for residential properties, zoned or used as single - family
sites, which are not subdividable under the City's Subdivision
Ordinance, the unit rate of assessment shall be $1,200.00
2. for properties in R -2 zoned districts, which are not used as
single- family sites, the equivalent rate shall be $16.00 per
front foot, with a minimum assessment of $1,200.00.
3. for properties in R -3 zoned districts the assessment rate per
residential unit shall be established by the following
formula:
Assessable frontage x $16.00
Number of rest ential units
4. the assessment rates in R -4, R -5, R -6, and R -7 zoned districts
shall be individually established based on an evaluation of
project costs and project benefits.
February 11, 1985
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ATTEST: j
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Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT FOR DEE WELTY ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota that the Subdivision Agreement between the City of Brooklyn Center
and Robert D. Welty is hereby approved. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby
authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Brooklyn Center.
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.
SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, Made and entered into the day and year set forth
hereinafter, by and between
hereinafter called the "Owner ", and the CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, a municipal
corporation in the State of Minnesota, hereinafter called the "City ",
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Owner of Outlot G, Twin Cities Interchange Park, which
is located in Section 35, Township 119, Range 21, in the City of Brooklyn
Center, Hennepin County, State of Minnesota, wishes to subdivide the
property as part of a new plat entitled "Dee Welty Addition ", hereinafter
called the "Subdivision "; and
WHEREAS, Section 15 -109 of the Brooklyn Center City Ordinances
requires the Owner to enter into agreement with the City to provide for the
construction of improvements required to provide service to the Subdivision,
and to rovide for a method hod of payment for such improvements:
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
DIVISION 1 - APPLICATION OF THIS AGREEMENT
1.1 That the provisions of this agreement shall apply to all
portions of the Subdivision. All references to portions or lots within
the Subdivision shall be deemed to apply to all portions or tracts of the
Subdivision, unless the context in which such reference is used clearly
indicates it applies to only specified portions or tracts.
1.2 The provisions of this agreement shall run with the land and
shall bind the Owner, its heirs, executors, and assigns.
DIVISION 2 - IMPROVEMENTS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE OWNER
2.1 That the Owner hereby petitions the City to construct, or have
constructed, at his cost, within one year of the date of this agreement,
those improvements itemized in Exhibit A, attached hereto and by this
reference made a part hereof.
The Owner shall submit plans for the construction of said
improvements to the City Engineer for review and approval prior to the
issuance of building permits for the development of the Subdivision. Said
plans shall be prepared by a Registered Engineer.
2.2 That the Owner shall provide a financial guarantee in the
amount of $ (equal to one hundred fifty percent of the Owner's
estimated obligation listed in Exhibit A) prior to release of the plat for
filing at the Registrar of Titles Office. Said financial guarantee shall be
provided to insure completion of those items listed in Exhibit A and shall
continue in full force and effect until the City Council shall be resolution
approve and accept all the work o
PP p r payments to be .made herein and release
the surety from any further liability.
In the event the Owner fails to complete the improvements within
one year of the date of execution of this agreement, the City shall
undertake the work. All costs by incurred by the City including, but-not
limited to contract costs, engineering costs, administrative costs, legal
costs and capitalized interest costs, shall be deducted from said financial
guarantee, and the balance, if any, shall be refunded to the Owner.
In the event the City experiences costs for completion of the work
in excess of the financial guarantee provided by the owner, the City shall
have a lien against the property until such time as the City is reimbursed.
DIVISION 3 - IMPROVEMENTS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE CITY
3.1 That the Owner acknowledges there are no improvements to be
constructed by the City, except in the case of default of the Owner to
complete the work as provided above.
DIVISION 4 - SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TO BE LEVIED AGAINST THE
SUBDIVISION
4.1 That the Owner petitions the City for permission to connect
three residential lots to the municipal sanitary sewer and water systems,
acknowledges'the benefits received from the utilities and agrees to the levy
of special assessments against the Subdivision in the method indicated in
Exhibit B.
4.2 That the City will levy special assessments against the
Subdivision, pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429
as amended.
DIVISION 5 ADVANCE PAYMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
5.1 That advance payment of all special assessments on the Owner's
property shall be made at the time the Owner sells said property, unless the
City Council approves assumption of the special assessments by the purchaser
at the time of sale.
5.2 That upon such sale of said property, the Owner shall pay to
the City CASH, in an amount equal to one and one -half times (1 -1/2 x) the
estimated total of all assessments for said property if the assessment roll
has not been adopted by the City Council.
5.3 That in the event the payment made in advance of the adoption
of the assessment roll is greater than.the actual assessment levied, the
City will return such excess to the Owner within 30 days after the adoption
oflthe assessment roll.
5.4 That in the event the payment made in advance of the adoption
of the assessment roll is less than the actual assessment levied the Owner
shall make payment in the amount of the difference within 30 days after the
adoption of the assessment roll.
DIVISION 5 - FUTURE UTILITIES CONNECTIONS AND HOOKUP CHARGES
5.1 That Exhibit E, attached hereto, summarizes the utility
connections and hookup charges which will be made to the various tracts
within the Subdivision as they are developed. That the Owner hereby
acknowledges the benefits received from these connections and hookups and
that the Owner will be responsible for the payment thereof in accordance
with established City policies.
DIVISION 6 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
6.1 That the Owner will be required to pay SAC charges as described
in Exhibit I.
6.2 That the Owner shall rovide
for
P
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monuments as comprehended under Chapter 15 of the Brooklyn Center City
Ordinances. Said monumentation shall consist of installation of cast iron
monuments at all block corners and cast iron or steel pipes or rods at all
interior lot corners, points of deflection of block lines, and points of
deflection of lot lines.
The Owner shall provide a financial guarantee in the amount of
$1,000.00 to guarantee said monumentation shall be installed within 30 days
of approval of the final plat by the Brooklyn Center City Council.- Said
financial guarantee shall be provided in conjunction with those improvements
considered necessary under Division 2 of this Agreement.
6.3 That, upon installation of lateral water mains and /or lateral
sanitary sewer mains within the Subdivision, the Owner shall P rovide an as
built survey, accurately depicting the location of said utilities. In
addition, the Owner shall execute a Water and Sewer Main and Fire Hydrant
Maintenance and Inspection Agreement, included herewith as Exhibit G, for
all utility installations, both existing and proposed.
6.4- That the City shall be responsible for minimal maintenance of
the Xerxes Avenue North bridge approach backslopes at F.A.I. 94 (i.e. mowing
of turf 2 or 3 times per year only) abutting the Subdivision.
The Owner shall be responsible for maintenance of the backslope
turf if he desires more frequent mowing of the area abutting the
Subdivision.
6.5 That the Owner will not be granted Certificates of Occupancy
for the development of the Subdivision until such time as all improvements
comprehended under Division 2 have been
P completed and .approved by the City
of Brooklyn Center.
6.6 That the Owner will be required to pay all City "out of
pocket" expenses incurred for legal services related to the platting of the
Subdivision (Dee Welty Addition).
6.7 That the final plat of Dee Welty Addition shall acknowledge
the existence of roadway dedication along the westerly boundary of the
Subdivision at Xerxes Avenue North. Subsequent to the filing of said final
plat at the Hennepin County Registrar of Titles Office, the City shall
proceed with the renaming of said roadway in accordance with established
City Ordinances. The Owner shall not be responsible for said roadway
renaming.
6.8 That the following exhibit, attached hereon, is made a part
hereof by this reference:
Exhibit D - proposed final plat of Dee Welty Addition
(Planning Commission Application No. 83042).
6.9 That, in the event of presently unforeseen circumstances
brought about by causes beyond the control of the Owner or the City, which
makes the development of the Subdivision impractical or impossible, this
agreement may be voided. Majority vote of the City Council shall be
required for recognition that such unforeseen circumstances in fact exist,
such action to void this agreement shall not be taken if, in the judgement
of the Council, irreparable damage to the City and the public interest would
result from such action.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands this
day of 19
Robert Welty
EXHIBIT A
IMPROVEMENTS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE OWNER
BITUMINOUS PAVING: Removal of the existing 20 foot bituminous surface on
"old" Xerxes Avenue and surfacing of a 30 foot residential street
consisting of 2'inches of MN /DOT Specification 2341 Wear course and 4
inches of MN /DOT Class 5 aggregate Base on a prepared subgrade of at
least 12 inches of select granular material.
Estimated Cost (9,260.00)
CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER: Construction of concrete curb and gutter along
the easterly side of "old" Xerxes Avenue only, retaining the existing
bituminous curb along the westerly side.
Estimated Cost - ( 2,970.00)
CONCRETE DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION: Construction of concrete driveway aprons
for Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1 Dee Welty Addition.
Estimated Cost (2,250.00)
LANDSCAPING: Placement of sod on 4 inches of topsoil along disturbed areas
behind the curb along "old" Xerxes Avenue and within the boulevard of
Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block l Dee Welty Addition.
Estimated Cost (1,930.00)
Placement of one boulevard hardwood tree having a trunk diameter
(measured 12 inches above the ground) of not less than 1.75 inches in
each of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1 Dee Welty Addition.
Estimated Cost (270.00)
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST - $16,680.00
EXHIBIT B
UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND HOOKUP CHARGES
A. Responsibility of Utility Service Extension
It is the responsibility of the Owner to install all water and sanitary
sewer services required to serve the Subdivision.
B. Hookup Charges
The Owner acknowledges the benefit received from the municipal utility
system and agrees to pay utility hookup charges as set forth below.
Said charges shall be levied as special assessments against the lots of
the Subdivision pursuant to the issuance of utility permits for
connection of the lots to the municipal utility system.
The assessment period, shall be twenty (20) years and the interest rate
shall be determined by the City Council at the time the special
assessment levies are adopted.
The Owner acknowledges that the hookup charges are subject to an annual
adjustment as determined by the City Council, based on the Consumer
Price Index and that the actual rate used to determine the assessment
shall be that in effect when a utility connection permit is issued for
connection to the municipal utility system.
The estimated assessments based on the 1986 hookup charge rates are;
Assessable Credit
Frontage For
Unit Rate For Sanitary Sanitary
Charge For Sanitary Assessment Service Sewer
Water Sewer Rate Extension Hookup
Proposed Hookup Hookup (Per Foot) By Owner Charge
Lot 1, Block 1 $2,579.00 90.50 Ft $
Lot 2, Block 1 $2,579.00 70.45 Ft $
Lot 3, Block 1 $2,579.00 86.44 Ft $
EXHIBIT C
SERVICE AVAILABILITY CHARGE
The Service Availability Charge (SAC) shall be levied against the parcel at
the time a building permit is issued. The SAC charge is a one time charge
to pay the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission for the debt service on
reserve, or unused capacity available for future wastewater flow to the
area's interceptors and treatment plant in accordance with the provisions of
Subdivision 3 and 4 of Minnesota Statutes 473C.08.
Single family houses shall be responsible for payment of one SAC unit. The
unit charge, which is subject to adjustment by the Metropolitan Waste
Control Commission, has been established at $475.00 for 1986.
EXCERPT
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
AUGUST 11, 1983
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman
George.Lucht at 7:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Mary Simmons, Nancy Manson, Lowell Ainas and
Carl Sandstrom. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren,
Assistant City Engineer James Grube and Planning Assistant Gary Shallcross.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August Aust 4, 1983
Motion by Commissioner Simmons seconded by Commissioner Manson to approve the
minutes of the August 4, 1983 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Voting
in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Simmons, Manson and Ainas. Voting against:
none. Not voting: Commissioner Sandstrom. The motion passed.
APPLICATION NOS 83042 AND 83043 (Robert D. Welty)
Following the Chairman s explanation, the Secretary introduced the first item of
business, a request for preliminary plat approval to subdivide into three lots
the parcel of land at the southwest quadrant of Xerxes Avenue North and I -94 and
also a request for a' variance from Section 15 -106 of the Subdivision Ordinance to
allow a lot with an average depth of 110' and another lot with less than 60' of
frontage. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff reports (see Planning
Commission Information Sheets for Application Nos. 83042 and 83043 attached).
Commissioner Simmons pointed out that if the property were divided into two lots,
it would be possible for Lot l to have 60' of frontage. She asked whether the
southerly lot would still need a variance for lot depth. The Secretary stated
that that was likely. Commissioner Simmons
concluded that if .there were only two
lots, a variance would still' be required. The Secretary agreed. He stated that
the Planning Commission should evaluate what is a reasonable subdivision of the
property in question. He pointed out that the lots all meet the area requirement
and that area is probably the most important single requirement to be met. He
stated that a case could be made for three or for two lots. Commissioner Simmons
stated that she felt three lots was a reasonable subdivision of the property. Com
mftsioner Sandstrom pointed out that Lot 1 is already very large and would be even
larger if the property were subdivided into two lots.
Chairman Lucht then called on the applicant to speak. Mr. Jeff Lindgren of Hedlund
Engineering, representing Mr. Welty, stated that he had no problems with the con-
ditions recommended for the approval of the-plat. Commissioner Sandstrom asked
whether the applicant was willing to pay the cost of the road improvement. Mr. Jeff
Lindgren answered in the affirmative. Commissioner Simmons asked whether the
buildings shown on the preliminary plat were actual plans for construction or just
comcepts. Mr. Lindgren answered that Mr. Welty would probably build the houses as
shown on the preliminary plat. Commissioner Simmons asked how large the houses
were. hlr. Lindgren answered that the houses
were of the average size.
PUBLIC HEARING (Application Nos 83042 and 33043)
Chairman Lucht then opened the meeting for a public hearing on both the preliminary
plat and the variance applications. He asked whether anyone present wished to
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he had probably talked to Mr. Seim. He pointed out that property, under its
present legal description as an Outlot, was unbuildable by definition. He stated
that he had told people who. inquired about the lot that the burden of proof to
show that the property is buildable would be on the owner. He explained that he
had never talked to . 1 4r. Welty and that Mr. -Welty had gone ahead and shown that the
property was indeed buildable.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO 83043 (Robert D. Welty)
Following further discussion there was a motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by
Commissioner Sandstrom to recommend approval of Application No. 83043 on the
grounds that the Standards for a Subdivision Ordinance Variance are met. Voting in
favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Simmons, Manson, Ainas and Sandstrom. Voting
against: none. The motion passed.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 83042 (Robert D. Welty)
Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Manson to recommend approval
of Application No. 83042, 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 applicant shall enter into a subdivision agreement with
the City stipulating the widening of "old" Xerxes to a full
street width and extension of public utilities to the
respective lots.
Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Simmons, Manson, Ainas and Sand-
strom. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
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Planning Commission Information Sheet
Application No. 83042
Applicant: Robert D. Welty
Location: 66th and Xerxes Avenue North
Request: Preliminary Plat:
The applicant requests preliminary plat approval to subdivide into three lots the
parcel of land at the southwest quadrant of I -94 and Xerxes Avenue North. The
property in question is zoned R1 and is bounded on the north by -I -94 on the east
by Xerxes Avenue North, on the south by public right -of -way between Xerxes Avenue
North and the old Xerxes Avenue North right -of -way, and on the west by "old
Xerxes and a single- family residence. The property was recently acquired at an
auction of tax- forfeited property.
The existing parcel is described as Outlot G, Twin Cities Interchange Park Addi-
tion. An outlot is unbuildable by definition under the City's Subdivision Ordi-
nance. The proposed legal description is Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, Dee Welty
Addition. The existing parcel is 33,390 sq. ft. The new parcels have the
following characteristics:
L egal Description Area Frontage Width Average Depth
Lot 1 12,152 s.f. 20' 98' 125'
Lot 2 9,500 s.f. 61' 75' 114'
Lot 3 11,738 s.f. 148' 148' 80'
The proposed lots meet ordinance requirements except for lot depth on Lot 3 -and
frontage on Lot 1. A separate application (No. 83043) has been filed requesting
'a variance from these provisions. All three lots have sufficient buildable area
to locate a normal residence and two -car garage within required setbacks. The
setback off Xerxes Avenue North is 25.', from I -94, 10' (because of presence of
noise wall). The setback from "old" Xerxes Avenue North from which the lots will
gain access is superceded by an NSP power line easement which is 55.5' wide over
Lot 1 and 35.5' wide over Lots 2 and 3.
The street serving these lots is only a half- street (20' wide paved area) al-
though there is 50' of right -of -way. Both 66th AVenue North and Quarles Road,
which are the two nearest cross streets, also have 50' rights -of -way with _full
size(30' wide) streets. Water and sewer are available in "old" Xerxes Avenue
North, but no service leads have been extended to the property line. City staff
recommend that the existing half- street be widened to a full 30' width, allowing
for 10'wide boulevards. A subdivision agreement establishing responsibility for
public improvements and assessing costs will be required.
Subject to approval of Application No. 83043, the plat generally appears to be in
order and approval is recommended, subject to at least 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 applicant shall enter into a subdivision agreement with the
City stipulating the widening of "old" Xerxes to a full street
width and extension of public utilities*to the respective lots.
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�- Planning Commission Information Sheet
Application No. 83043
lo ll Applicant: Robert D. Welty
Location: 66th and Xerxes Avenue North
Request: Variance .
The applicant regests a variance from Section 15 -106 of the Subdivision Ordinance
(attached) to allow a lot with an average depth of 80' rather than the required 110'
and to allow a lot with only 20' of street frontage rather than the required 60'.
The lots in question are Lots l (frontage) and-3 (depth) of the proposed Dee Welty
Addition ( see Application No. .83042). The land in question is zoned R1 and is
,bounded on the north by I -94, on the east by Xerxes Avenue North,on the south by
right -of -way extending between Xerxes and the "old" Xerxes Avenue North right-of-
way, and on the west by "old" Xerxes and a single- family residence.
The applicant has submitted a letter (attached) in which he addresses the Standards
for a Subdivision variance (also attached). He points out that the existing parcel
has ample area and street frontage for the three proposed lots, but that the
variances are needed to obtain an aesthetic configuration of the lot lines. He
states that development of the parcel with less than three lots would "seriously
deprive the .petitioner of his right to fully realize the best investment standards
of which he is entitled." He states that the improvement costs would be sub-
stantially the same whether 1, 2 or 3 lots are developed. Finally, he states
that there would be no detrimental effect to the public welfare; rather the public
would benefit from an increased tax base. He notes there would be no greater cost
maintaining the street if the variance is granted.
The Subdivision Ordinance provides that the City Council may grant a variance
. when, in its opinion, an undue-hardship may result from strict compliance. To grant
such •a variance, the Council must find:
1. That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting said
property such that the strict application of the provisions of
this ordinance would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use
of his land.
2. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment
of a substantial property right of the petitioner.
3. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in
which said property is situated.
The parcel in question, Outlot G, Twin Cities Interchange Park Addition, was
created in 1967 when the alignment of the Xerxes Avenue bridge and Xerxes Avenue
North right -of -way were dedicated. It is apparently a remnant parcel from the
original Earle Brown Farm which could not be incoporated into the Industrial Park
because of the alignment of the freeway. The power line easement running along
the west side of the property was included in the original 1967 plat. It should
be noted that there were a number of parcels created as outlots in the Twin Cities
Interchange Park Addition plat, most of which were quite large. The fact that the
parcels were designated as outlots did not necessarily mean that they were too
small to be developed.
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PLAP?f1IYG CO ?•7fISSI014 APPLICATION PAS. 83042 A_T.'D 83043 EMITTED BY ROBERT D. I TY
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- e- birecto o - Planning W pection presented -an reviewed for Council members
pages 1 throu €h 3 of the August 11, 1983 Planning Commission meeting minutes, and
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also the Planning Commission information sheets prepared for the applications. He
then reviewed the location of the subject parcel, which is described as an outlot.
He noted that, by definition in. the City's zoning ordinance, an outl is
�,• unbuildable.
The Planning Director reviewed the proposed legal descriptions_ and dimensions of
the three parcels proposed by the application. He *then reviewed for Council
members the request for variances submitted by the applicant and noted the necessity
for a full 30' wide street extension to service the lots. He explained the
applicant had submitted a letter regarding the standards for a subdivision
ordinance variance. He then reviewed the Planning Commission's consideration of
the applicant's variance request.
Following a public hearing, the Planning Director pointed out that the Planning
Commission recommended approval of Application Nos. 83043 and 83042, subject to
conditions which he reviewed for Council members.
i
Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Application
Nos. 83043 and 83042. He recognized an individual in the audience who stated that
he was a resident who lived on the west side of the proposed application, and
inquired how the driveway would access the roadway. The Director of Planning &
Inspection reviewed the anticipated access to the roadway from the subject parcel
Mayor Nyquist recognized a representative of Mr.. Robert Welty who requested
clarification of the Planning Commission's discussion regarding the assessment for
the widening of Xerxes Avenue to Quarles Road. The Director of Planning &
Inspection reviewed the property owners which would be assessed for the street
widening. Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was anyone else present who wished to
speak at the public hearing. No one appeared to speak and he entertained a motion to
close the public hearing.
There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to
close the public hearing on Planning Commission Application Nos. 83042 and 83043.
Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve Application No. 83043 on the grounds that the standards for a subdivision
ordinance variance are met. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers
Ihotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed
unanimously.
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve Planning Commission Application No. 83042, 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 applicant shall enter into a.subdivision agreement with
1 the City stipulating the widening of "old" Xerxes to a full
street width and extension of public to the
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respective lots. The cost of widening "old" Xerxes to a .
full street width and extension of public utilities to the
respective lots shall be paid by-the applicant.
Voting in favor: h;ayor Nyquist, Councilmembers hhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FOUR (4) FOUR -DOOR
POLICE PATROL SEDANS
WHEREAS, written quotations were accepted for the purchase of Four
(4) Four -Door Police Patrol Sedans.
WHEREAS, the quotations received were as follows
BIDDER QUOTATION
Viking Chevrolet Co. $45,860.00
Brookdale Ford $45,564.00
Polar Chevrolet & Mazda $46,188.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the quotation for Four (4) Four -Door Police Patrol Sedans
from Viking Chevrolet in the amount of $45,860 is hereby accepted and the
City Manager is hereby authorized to contract for the purchase of the Police
Patrol Sedans in the amount of $45,860 from Viking Chevrolet.
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.
8
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR DELIVERY OF ONE (1) 33,000 GVW CAB AND CHASSIS
BE IT RESOLVED By THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center
that the specification for the delivery of One (1) 33,000 GVW Cab and Chassis
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)'33,000
GVW Cab and Chassis 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.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
PROVISIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
33,000 GVW CAB /CHASSIS
1. GENERAL
All bids must be received at the office of the City Clerk on or before 11 :00
a.m., February 13, 1986, and shall be submitted on the enclosed proposal
form in a sealed envelope plainly marked "Bid for 33,000 GVW Cab /Chassis.
It is also understood that the City Council reserves the right to reject any
or all bids, to waive informalities and to award the contract in the best
interest of the City.
The cab /chassis proposed and delivered to the City of Brooklyn Center shall
be complete in every respect and ready for operation in accordance with
these specifications, with certificates of service and inspection submitted
at the time of delivery.
Manufacturer's reference, trade name, brand, or description mentioned in
this proposal are descriptive but not restrictive and used only to indicate
type and standard of material or equipment desired.
The cab /chassis the bidder proposes to furnish must be of a current
production. Obsolete equipment is not acceptable.
Catalog information showing make, model, and complete specifications of
the cab /chassis the bidder proposes to furnish shall accompany the vendor's
bid. Insufficient descriptive information shall be cause for rejection of
the bid.
The bidder must give assurance to the City of Brooklyn Center in regard to
patent infringements and in case of suits against the City by other parties.
He must defray all costs in connection with such suit and save the City
harmless in all such actions.
2. GUARANTEE
The bidder shall furnish a manufacturer's standard new truck warranty as a
minimum and shall guarantee the equipment as to the specified capacity and
satisfactory performance and to be free of defects in design, material, and
workmanship. All defective parts, material and labor shall be replaced free
of cost to the City of Brooklyn Center.
3. DELIVERY DATE
The successful bidder shall schedule delivery to the City of Brooklyn Center
for the earliest date possible. -
4. AWARD OF 'CONTRACT
Award of contract by the City of Brooklyn Center will be based on, but not
necessarily limited to the factors of price, delivery date, parts and
service; as well as analysis and comparison of specifications and
performance.
5. OBJECTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS
Any objections to the specifications must be submitted to the City Clerk in
writing five (5) days prior to the opening of the bids.
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PROPOSAL
ONE (1) 33,000 GVW TRUCK CAB /CHASSIS
Honorable City Council
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430
Gentlemen:
We proposed to furnish and deliver one (1) 33,000 GVW Truck Cab /Chassis
according to the specifications at the following bid price:
Bid price
Delivery Date
(calendar days)
Signed
Firm Name
Address
City Zip
Telephone
Date
Bid Opening: 11:00 a.m.
February 13 1986
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS
GVW 33,000 pound minimum
Wheel Base 177 inch wheel base
102 inch cab to axle dimension
Frame Section modules including reinforcements shall be not less
than 15.9 with a rbm of not less than 915,000 inch pounds.
Provide extended integral front frame, with an additional
crossmember. Furnish front PTO adapter.
Engine Gasoline powered, V -8 design, 400 cubic inch minimum
206 HP minimum, equipped with full flow oil filter, fuel
filter, air cleaner and governor.
Axles Front - 12,000 pound capacity minimum
Rear - 21,000 pound capacity minimum
Transmission Allison Automatic MT 653 or equal
Springs Front - 6800 # each at ground minimum
Rear 11,670 # each at ground minimum
Auxiliary - 2200 # capacity minimum
Brakes Service - hydraulic, split system, 1000 cubic inch
vacuum reservoir
Parking Hydro -max brake system - dash mounted
Steering Power assist
Fuel Tank 50 gallon capacity minimum
Step tank mounted on passenger side of truck
Cab Standard cab shall include:
Bostrom T -Bar model driver seat
Bostrom companion seat
Dual exterior rear view mirrors 6 x 16 Retrac
Dual sunvisors
Dual exterior grab handles
Full headliner, rubber floor mat
High output heater and defroster
Hand throttle
Windshield wipers 2 speed, electric
Dash mounted A.M. radio
All glass tinted
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS - CONTINUED
Electrical Alternator - 90 amp minimum
Gauges ammeter, oil, water temperature & tachometer
Battery - one (1) maintenance free, 535CCA at 0 degrees F
Wheels & Tires Cast spoke design wheels, 2 piece rims = 8.0" minimum
First line tube type tires 10.00 x 20R, 14 ply
Regular thread front, on -off highway tread rear
Bidder to furnish spare rim, also furnish and install
mechanical back -up alarm on rear wheel
Bumper Front
Color Chrome yellow
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Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR DELIVERY OF ONE (1) FOUR -WHEEL UTILITY VEHICLE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Brooklyn Center
that the specification for the delivery of One (1) Four Wheel Utility Vehicle
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)
Four-Wheel Utility Vehicle 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.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Request for Written Quotations
for
One (1) Current Model Four (4) Wheeled Vehicle
with Hydraulic Dump Flatbed Box,
to be used for
Maintenance in City Parks
Body Four (4) wheel turf chassis with, horn, ommeter, light switch,
front bumper, tow hitch, pin disconnect, hand throttle, hour
meter, speedometer, tachometer, gas gauge
Engine 22 HP, 2 cylinder, air cooled, 4 cycle, gasoline,
electric start
Transmission 3 speed with hi low range, 2 :1 reducing auxiliary
Tires Turf type 18 -850 x 8 - 4 ply turf rib front
18 -950 x 8 6 ply turf tread - ream
Wheelbase 84 inch
Seat 2 Passenger with backrest and seat belts, hip restraints and
hand holds
Brakes 4 wheel hydraulic service brakes
Disc -type on drive shaft parking brakes
Clutch Automotive type
Hydraulics Live power
Steering Automotive type steering wheel
Pto Shaft extension
Manuals 2 complete sets of service and parts manuals
Warranty Shall include manufacturers new vehicle warranty
Written quotations must be received no later than 11:00 a.m., February 13th,
1986.
Quotes should be sent to:
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430
Attn: Dick Ploumen
For additional information you may call Dick Ploumen at 561 - 5440
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its
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adoption:
0 RESOLUTION N0.
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 Council has determined that there is a need for a display
booth that was not appropriated upon the adoption of 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:
Transfer the amount of $3,000 from the Unallocated Departmental Expenses
Contingency Account No. 01 - 4995 - 000-80 appropriation to the City Manager's
Office Other Equipment Account No. 01- 1 4552 - 000 -00 appropriation.
Date - FEyor
� 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.
M & C NO. 86 -03
January 23, 1986
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Portable Display Booth
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council:
I believe the Council will recall the display booth that was used in the All American
City contest in Cincinnati. This booth was set up in the lobby of City Hall
approximately a month ago to celebrate our presentation at that event.
That particular booth belongs to Health Central, and they kindly consented to allow
the Chamber and the City to use it for that display. We are finding there is a
considerable number of requests for that booth and with the 75th Anniversary
celebration, there are even more possibilities for its use. The problem is the
graphics and pictures are owned by the Chamber and the City, but the booth itself, as
stated before, is owned by Health Central. Their use of the booth and our use of the
booth, I am sure, will be coming into conflict on a regular basis given the demand for
that display.
Paul Holmlund and I have long believed the City should have some kind of a display
booth for the various activities the City finds itself involved in such as
Kaleidoscope and other community promotion activities. Because the All American
City graphic arts for this display are already purchased, we checked with the
company that provided the display booth to Health Central and received some price
quotes on a similar display. A display booth with the lighting looking very much,
if not identical, to the four vertical panel booth that was used in the display in our
lobby last month, would cost approximately $3,000. The booth itself is completely
portable and it comes apart into eight pieces that are stored in portable carrying
cases. Neither Paul nor I anticipated the demand for this sort of a booth otherwise
we would have provided for it in the 1 86 Budget. Now with the 75th Anniversary and
the All American City contest it seems obvious that the City could use one of these
type of booths on a regular basis. The demand for it will probably occur most
heavily in the next 12 months. This type of booth will, I am sure, be used in years
to come on a steady basis but not nearly as much as it will be in the next 12 months.
We are recommending authorization of a purchase of this piece of equipment out of the
Council's Contingency Fund, and attached is a resolution authorizing the transfer
of funds to the Capital Outlay Account of the City Manager's Office.
Respectfully submitted,
A � 4
Gerald G. Splinter,
City Manager
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 16,1986
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION
The 1985 Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by
Chairman George Lucht at 7:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL - 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION
Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners 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. The Secretary noted
that Commissioner Malecki had called to say she would be unable to attend and
Commissioner Sandstrom had informed the Commission that he would be on vacation in
January.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - December 17, 1985
Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to approve the minutes
of the December 17, 1985 Planning Commission as submitted. Voting in favor
Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Ainas, Nelson, Bernards and Wallerstedt. Voting
against: none. The motion passed.
ADJOURN 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION
Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to adjourn the 1985
Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The 1985 Planning
Commission adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE
The Secretary then administered the Oath of Office to Commissioners Nelson and
Wallerstedt for a two year term to expire at the end of 1987.
CALL TO ORDER 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION
The 1986 Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by
Chairman George Lucht at 7:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL - 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION
Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Lowell Ainas, Mike Nelson, Wallace Bernards
and Ann Wallerstedt.
ELECT 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN
Chairman Lucht then opened the meeting for nominations for 1986 Planning Commission
Chairman. Commissioner Ainas nonimated George Lucht to be 1986 Planning
Commission Chairman. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Nelson.
Chairman Lucht asked whether there were any other nominations. Hearing none, he
called for a motion to close nominations.
CLOSE NOMINATIONS
Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Wallerstedt to close
nominations for 1986 Planning Commission Chairman.
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ELECTION OF 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN
Voting in favor of George Lucht to be 1986 Planning Commission Chairman:
Commissioners Ainas, Nelson and Wallerstedt. Voting against: none. George
Lucht was elected 1986 Planning Commission Chairman.
ELECT 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN PRO TEM
Commissioner Ainas nominated Commissioner Malecki for Planning Commission Chairman
Pro tem. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wallerstedt. Chairman Lucht
noted that Commissioner Malecki had expressed to him that she had no desire to serve
in the capacity of Chairman or Chairman Pro tem.
Commissioner Bernards nominated Commissioner Nelson to be 1986 Planning Commission
Chairman Pro tem. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Ainas.
Chairman Lucht asked whether there were any other nominations. Hearing none, he
called for a motion to close nominations.
CLOSE NOMINATIONS
Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Wallerstedt to close
nominations for 1986 Planning Commission Chairman Pro tem. The motion passed
unanimously.
ELECTION OF 1986 PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN PRO TEM
Voting in favor of Commissioner Nelson for 1986 Planning Commission Chairman Pro
tem: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Ainas, Bernards and Wallerstedt. Voting
against: none. Commissioner Nelson was elected 1986 Planning Commission
Chairman Pro tem.
APPLICATION NO. 86001 (Uhde /Nelson, Inc.)
Following the Chairman's explanation, the Secretary introduced the next item of
business, a request for preliminary plat approval to subdivide into two lots the
parcel of land which is the site of the 7100 Corporate Plaza office development at
7100 Brooklyn Boulevard. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff report
(see Planning Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 86001 attached).
In response to a question from Commissioner Wallerstedt regarding setbacks, the
Secretary explained that the setbacks for the interior lot would be essentially the
same as they were for the original plat except that along the common property line,
there would be a minimum of a 10' sideyard setback applied. He stated that it was
difficult to determine what setback should be applied in the case of a landlocked
parcel, but that the minimum would have to be at least 10 feet.
Chairman Lucht asked the applicant whether he had anything to add. Mr. Dave Nelson
stated that his firm would be bringing a site and building plan proposal for the
second phase of the office development in six or seven weeks. He explained that
separate loans for the two different office buildings required separate parcels.
Chairman Lucht asked whether it would be possible to move the future office building
to a 10' setback as required. Mr. Nelson stated that this would not pose a problem
since there was a little bit of extra room on the property.
Commissioner Wallerstedt asked Mr. Nelson why the property was being subdivided.
Mr. Nelson explained that the plans had originally been for one building of 24,000
sq. ft. He stated that one large tenant wished to take the entire first phase of a
two phase development. Commissioner Wallerstedt asked who that tenant was. Mr.
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Nelson responded that it was Edina Realty. Commissioner Wallerstedt asked what
kinds of tenants were expected in the second building. Mr. Nelson stated that he
was negotiating with an employment agency and an insurance agency.
In response to a question from Chairman Lucht regarding required changes, Mr. Nelson
stated that the changes requested in the staff report would be made immediately.
Chairman Lucht asked Mr. Nelson if he had any problem with the conditions. Mr.
Nelson stated that he had read them and he has no problem with them.
PUBLIC HEARING (Application No. 86001)
Chairman Lucht then opened the meeting for a public hearing. Noting that there was
no one else present to speak regarding the application, he called for a motion to
close the public hearing.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to close the public
hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 86001 (Uhde /Nelson, Inc.)
Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to recommend approval
of Application No. 86001, 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 • An easement agreement to provide access to Lot 2 across Lot l of
the proposed plat shall be approved by the City Attorney and filed
with the plat at the County.
4. A utility easement shall be indicated on the preliminary plat for
all common utilities prior to release of the final plat for
filing.
5. Site and building plans for the second phase of the office complex
shall be revised to provide for a minimum 10' sideyard setback
along the west property line (other setback requirements assumed
to be met).
Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Ainas, Nelson, Bernards and
Wallerstedt. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
DISCUSSION ITEM (Neighborhood Advisory Groups)
The Secretary then reviewed with the Planning Commission the current function of
Neighborhood Advisory Groups. He stated that their primary function is to review a
rezoning request within a given neighborhood when such a request may arise. He
stated that the staff and the Year 2000 Committee discussed using Neighborhood
Advisory Groups for other planning issues as well. He pointed out that
Neighborhood Advisory Groups participated in review of the City's updated
Comprehensive Plan. He also noted that there are park service committees which
cover similar neighborhood areas within the City.
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The Secretary stated that these groups may, in the future, be asked to comment on a
broader range of issues besides just rezonings. He cited as an example the problem
of reducing cut- through traffic within the Central Neighborhood between Brooklyn
Boulevard and Xerxes Avenue North between 59th Avenue North and 63rd Avenue North.
He stated that one solution would be to close off 59th Avenue North to through
traffic. This, he said, would probably shift the traffic up one block to 60th
Avenue North. The problem, he stated, would keep moving northward until all the
streets were closed off at some point in their journey between Brooklyn Boulevard
and Xerxes Avenue North. He stated that the Central Neighborhood Advisory Group
could meet to consider various options for alleviating the cut- through traffic
problem and make a recommendation to the Planning Commission. The Planning
Commission would in turn make a recommendation to the City Council to perhaps adopt a
revision to the street system in the neighborhood.
There followed a brief discussion of contacting members of the Neighborhood
Advisory Groups to see if they are still interested and if they still live in the
area, and of the role of Planning Commissioners as liasions to the various
Neighborhood Advisory Groups. Commissioner Wallerstedt suggested that a school
closing might be an appropriate subject for such an advisory group to consider. The
Secretary explained that the Planning Commission served as the advisory group for
the central commercial and industrial area formerly the Earle Brown Farm. He
reviewed the boundaries of the various neighborhoods.
Commissioner Ainas noted that one member of the Northwest Neighborhood Advisory
Group had wanted to have input on any significant item in the neighborhood. He
stated that he had transmitted the problems of timing such comment with the normal
review of Planning Commission items. The Secretary stated that he did not
recommend sending normal business items to a Neighborhood Advisory Group such as
site and building plan or plat approvals. He stated that rezonings and
Comprehensive Plan amendments and traffic concerns offer a longer time frame for
review that could allow for such neighborhood input.
The Secretary then reviewed with the Commission various assignments which had been
handed out by the Year 2000 Committee Report to the Planning Commission. One of
these, he noted, was the subject of cut - through traffic in residential areas. He
noted other study assignments such as the changing focus from a development to a
maintenance community and the need for a redevelopment policy; the aging of the
commercial and industrial buildings; merging of the Year 2000 Report with the
Comprehensive Plan; a report on the format for a long range planning process, and
other issues. The Secretary also noted that the Planning Commission should take up
a review of the Sign Ordinance and a Planned Unit Development Ordinance.
ADJOURNMENT
Following further brief discussion of upcoming business, there was a motion by
Commissioner Wallerstedt seconded by Commissioner Nelson to adjourn the meeting of
the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission
adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
Chairman
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Planning Commission Information Sheet
Application No. 86001
Applicant: Uhde Nelson
Location: 7100 Brooklyn Boulevard
Request: Preliminary Plat
The applicant requests preliminary plat approval to subdivide into two lots the site
of the 7100 Corporate Plaza office development at 7100 Brooklyn Boulevard. The
property in question is zoned R5 and is bounded on the north by the Brooklyn United
Methodist Church parking lot and by single - family lots, on the east by a single-
family lot and the parkin lot for the Boulevard Plaza office condominium development,
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on the south by that office development, and on the west by Brooklyn Boulevard. This
site, formerly the site of the Brooklyn Center City Hall, was platted into a single
parcel in the Spring of 1985.
The proposed plat would divide this parcel into an easterly lot, Lot 2 (24,945 sq. ft.)
and a westerly lot, Lot 1 (48,080 sq. ft.). Lot 1 meets the one acre requirement for
office lots adjacent to a major thoroughfare. Lot 2 will be landlocked. Therefore,
an easement for access must be provided across Lot l for access to Lot 2 and should
be filed with the plat at the County. A common set of site utilities serves both
proposed lots. A utility easement should, therefore, be indicated across the entire
plat to protect each parcel's interest in the common utility network.
The proposed property line separating Lots 1 and 2 is basically along the construction
phase line between the east and west buildings of the 7100 Corporate Center project.
Each lot possesses enough parking to meet the requirements of the building on or
planned for it. One problem is that the proposed easterly building is planned only
8' from the proposed property line. Since Lot 2 is landlocked, it is somewhat un-
certain as to what setback requirements apply along which property lines. However,
it is clear that 10' is the absolute minimum acceptable, given that the two buildings
are not attached. Site and building plan, approval for the second phase has only been
conceptual to this point and no setback variance is officially implied by approval of
the proposed plat. It is clear that when the second phase is pursued with a site and
building'plan, some revision will have to be made to provide a TO' side interior
setback.
Although some additional information needs to be provided on the preliminary plat,
staff feel it can be acted upon favorably subject to at least 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. An easement agreement to provide access to Lot 2 across Lot 1 of the
proposed plat shall be approved by the City Attorney and filed with the
plat at the County.
4. A utility easement shall be indicated on the preliminary plat for all
common utilities prior to release of the final plat for filing..
5. Site and building plans for the second phase of the office complex shall
be revised to provide for a minimum 10' sideyard setback along the west`
property line (other setback requirements assumed to be met).
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the 27th day of
January, 1986 at 8:00 p.m• at the City Fall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider
an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and Sign Ordinance regarding Rummage Sale
Signs.
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
arrangments.
ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 34 AND 35 REGARDING
RUMMAGE SALE SIGNS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 34 -110 and 35 -900 of the City Ordinances are hereby
amended in the following manner:
Rummage Sale - The infrequent temporary display and sale, by an occupant on
his or her premises, of personal property, including general household rummage,
used and appliances, provided the exchange or sale of merchandise is
conducted within the residence or accessory structure; the number of sales does not
exceed four (4) per year; the duration of the sale does not exceed three (3)
consecutive days; any related signery shall [be limited to the premises and to other
residential property provided that property owner''s permission has been obtained to
display such signery, shall] conform with the sign ordinance provisions [for home
occupations and shall be removed at the termination of said sale]I and the conduct of
the sale does not Encroach upon the peace, health, safety, or welfare of the citizens
of Brooklyn Center.
Section 2. Section 34 -130 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the
following manners
Section 34 -130. PROHIBITED SIGNS.
?. Banners, pennants, streamers, balloons, [and] stringers or similar
attention attracting devices, unless approved in conjunction with an
Administrative Permit as provided in Section 35 -800 or in Section 34-
140, Subdivision 2m of the City Ordinances.
11. Billboards, except as provided in Section 34 -140,; Subdivision 2c,
2f, 2h, 2i, 2k, 21(1); or billboards which may be approved in
conjunction with an Administrative Permit as provided in Section 35
800 of the City Ordinances; and certain rummage sale billboards as
provided in Section [34 -110] 34 -140, Subdivision 2m of the City"
Ordinances.
Section 3. Section 34 -140 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by the
addition of the following:
ORDINANCE N0.
Section 34 -140. 2. Permuted Signs Not Requiring a Permit.
i M. Rummage Sale Signs as follows:
1_. A temporary on -site sign not exceeding 10 square feet in area,
identifying the location of and /or information relating to a
rummage sale. Banners, pennants, streamers, balloons or
similar attention attracting devices may also be displayed on
tie p roperty where the sale is being conducted. The sign and
otter devices may be displayed for the duration of the sale only,
and must be removed at its termination.
2. Temporary off -site signs not exceeding 10 square feet in area,
indicating the location and /or time of a rummage sal may be
located on other residen property not commercial,
industrial or public property provided that property owner's
permission has been obtained to display such signery. These
signs may displayed for the duration of the sale only, and must
be removed at its termination.
3. Rummage sale signs must conform in all other respects with the
provisions of this ordinance.
Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and
thirty (30) days following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of lg
Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
Date of Publication
Effective Date
(Underline indicates new matter, brackets indicate matter to be deleted.)
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the 27th day
of January , 1986 at 8:00 P.M. at the City Hall, 6301
Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider An Ordinance Vacating An Easement in
Lot 2, Block 2, Thomas Construction Company 2nd Addition, Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
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 VACATING AN EASEMENT IN LOT 2, BLOCK 2,
THOMAS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 2ND ADDITION, HENNEPIN
COUNTY MINNESOTA
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Any interest, ownership or license to the North 277.18
feet of the East 5.0 feet, as measured perpendicular, from the East line
said North 277.18 feet, of Lot 2. Block 2, Thomas Construction Company 2nd
Addition, on file with the Registrar of Titles, Hennepin County, Minnesota
is hereby vacated.
Section 2. This ordinance Fhall be effective after adoption and
thirty (30) days following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of
Mayor
ATTEST
Clerk
Date of Publication
Effective Date
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is 'hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the 27th. day of
Jranuaxv _ , 1986 at 8:00 p.m. at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek
Parkway, to consider an amendment to the Sign Ordinance regarding wall signs for
enclosed shopping malls.
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 MENDING CHAPTER 34 REGARDING WALL SIGNS FOR
ENCLOSED SHOPPING MALLS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 34 -140 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended in the
following manner:
3. Permitted Signs Requiring a Permit
a. Commercial (C2 and Industrial I -1 and I -2) Districts
1. Wall Signs and Projecting Signs
b. Clustered Establishments
Attached establishments or enterprises clustered in a
shopping center complex or in a multi- tenant office or
industrial building may have wall signs or projecting
signs subject to the following:
i. Each establishment or enterprise may have such signs
on each of its exterior walls, provided the aggregate
area of such signs does not exceed 30% of the wall
supporting the signs;
ii. In lieu of the above, the aggregate of the
establishments or enterprises may have a <wall or
projecting sign on each wall identifying the tenants
collectively, or identifying the complex or building;
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provided the area of each sign does not exceed 30% of
the area of the wall supporting it.
iii. Each establishment or enterprises located within an
enclosed shopping center mall may have signs on
exterior walls identifying tenants separately and /or
collectively, or identifying the complex or building;
provided the aggregate area of the sign or signs does
not exceed 10 of the area of the wall supporting
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon
thirty (30)days following its legal publication.
ORDINANCE NO.
Adopted this day of lg
F yor
ATTEST:
Clerk
Date of Publication
Effective Date
(Underline indicates new matter, brackets indicate matter to be deleted.)
M & C NO._ 86 -01/,�
January 8, 1986 /
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: Year 2000 Study Implementation Report
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council:
Attached please find a copy of a staff assignment table for the Year 2000 trends,
issues and other report items. This listing of assignments lists all of the trends
and issues and other suggested recommendations from the Year 2000 Report, assigns an
individual on the staff to follow through on that report, and suggests a date when
follow through will be completed. Some of the items assigned to Ms. Barone, Mr.
Knapp, Mr. Warren and Mr. Hoffman are items they will be working on with the various
involved advisory committees and commissions.
One of the items I would like to discuss further with you at the City Council meeting
is the process we should use in working with the advisory commissions on these
general issues and trends. There are a number of options available to the Council
and the staff in handling the development of policies and policy statements on these
various issues. One alternative is for the Council to request staff work with the
various advisory commissions and other involved agencies and develop final drafts
of policies to be presented to the City Council for their review and approval.
Another alternative is for the staff to develop preliminary reports on these issues,
trends, and statements, the City Council review the initial work and then make
recommendations for referral to staff and advisory commissions, and as a final step
the final product be brought back to the Council for review and approval. I am sure
there are a number of other combinations of methods for development of these policy
statements and reports, but I would recommend the Council consider the latter
approach rather than the first one stated. I am suggesting the second alternative
because it offers the Council an opportunity for input in the early stages of the
report or policy development and as always, the final approval. Obviously, the
development of some of these issues and policy statements are going to call for
differing approaches, but I believe if the Council, staff and advisory commissions
can agree on a general approach early in the process, it will save us time, effort and
grief during the latter stages.
I' 11 be prepared to discuss any of the assignments or the due dates with the Council
at your Council meeting, and I would hope that you would have some suggestions as to
the policy development process.
Resp 1 submitted,
Gerald . Splinter
City Mat ger
YEAR 2000 REPORT
STAFF ASSIGNMENTS
1 -3 -86
ASSIGNED DUE
TRENDS- ISSUES TO DATE
1. Single parent households Barone July, '1987
increasing as a percentage Human Rights
of households
2. Balance among age groups in Warren July, 1986
population will change
3. Aging population - Brooklyn Splinter July, 1986
Center and "Inner Ring"
suburbs
4. Problems with.landfills may Knapp May, 1986
require mandatory recycling
5. Storm water drainage through Knapp May, 1986
Brooklyn Center affects local
systems
6. Quality of domestic water supply Knapp, Heenan May, 1986
7. Safety problems of Crystal Staff Ongoing
Airport
8. Rapid technological advancement Holmlund July, 1986
9. Public physical facility aging Knapp July, 1987
10. Continuing need for energy Warren July, 1986
conservation
11. Change will occur more frequently Staff Ongoing
and more pervasively
12. Greater potential for City Barone January, 1987
involvement in social and Human Rights
human resource service
delivery
13. Minimal 1-tries -ate Completed
ncrr -t test--net-re -area
14. Fostering a pleasant urban Knapp March, 1987
environment
15. Completion of park development Mavis March, 1987
plan
16. Historic preservation of Staff Ongoing
Earle Brown Farm
17. "Cut- through" traffic in Knapp December, 1986
residential areas Planning Com.
18. 70% of housing stock 40'years Hoffman July, 1987
old by Year 2000 (apartments Housing Com.
will also be aging)
19. City is changing its focus Hoffman July, 1987
from "development" to "mainte- Housing and
nance and redevelopment" Planning Coma
20. Economy is trending toward an Staff Ongoing
international base
21. Frost belt geographic location Staff Ongoing
22. City will continue as the Staff Ongoing
junction of major transpor-
tation corridors with
increasing volumes of traffic
23• Gradual increase in age of Staff Ongoing
commercial and industrial Planning Coma
buildings
24. Communication of community Splinter July, 1986
needs, plans and goals
25• Four school districts Splinter December, 1986
serving Brooklyn Center
26. Intergovernmental cooperation Council Ongoing
and coordination
27. Balance among Brooklyn Center Warren March, 1986
land uses
28. Criteria for ordinance and Council Ongoing
regulation development
29. Viability and effectiveness Warren December, 1986
of building maintenance codes
30. Zoning, building, and land use Warren December, 1988
regulations will be challenged
by redevelopment pressures
31.. More problems originating Staff Ongoing
outside City rather than from Council
within
32. Continued citizen awareness Staff Ongoing
and involvement Council
OTHER ITEMS
Merge Year 2000 Report with Warren December, 1986
Comprehensive Plan Planning Com.
Report on format for biennial Splinter September, 1986
planning process Council and
Planning Com.
Review advisory commissions' Barone December, 1986
by -laws and structure and All Commissions
recommend a common format
Prepare analysis of creating Splinter July, 1986
an elderly component of the Council and
Comprehensive Guide Plan Planning Com.
Use of Neighborhood Advisory Splinter July, 1986
Commissions Planning Com.
D EPARTMENT /1k
CITY OF
OF
!B ROOKLYN FINANCE
CENTER
I MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Director of Finance
DATE: January 22, 1986
SUBJECT: REQUEST CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT OF ONE SEWER BACK -UP
CLAIM
Since the City Council on December 30, 1985 approved the payment of twelve sewer
back -up claims, our independent insurance adjuster has reached a settlement with
another claimant. I believe this is the final claim to be settled of those claims
made because of a sewer back -up which occurred on January 30, 1985.
Would you please ask the Council to approve payment in the amount of $3,375.96 to
Mark Johnson, 2712 O'Henry Road?
Upon payment, and subsequent receipt of assignment of claim from Mr. Johnson, I
will forward all of the assignments of claims to the City Attorney so that he may
seek recovery from the loss from Mike Paul Electric, Inc. and /or others.
Paul W. Holmlund
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2000 First Bank Place West January 21, 1986
Minneapolis
Minnesota 55402
Telephone (612) 333 -0543
Telecopier (612) 333 -0540
Mr. Paul Holmlund
Clayton L. LeFevere Finance Director
Herbert P. Lefler CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Dennis O'Brien
John E. Drawl 6301 - Shingle Creek Parkway
David J. Kennedy Brookly
Ce t 5543 Minnesota 0
_:ohn B. Dean
�;ienn E. Purdue
Richard J. Schieffer Re: Lift Station #1 Failure
Charles L. LeFevere
Herbert Lefler III Dear Mr. Holmlund:
James J. . Thomson, Jr.
Thomas R. Galt
Dayle Nolan Enclosed is a report of the claims adjuster dated January
Brian G Rice 3, 19 8 6, showi y
John G. Kressel g a claim b Mark Johnson for $3,375.96.
Lorraine S. Clugg
James M. Strommen Also enclosed is a copy of the assignment I have 'drafted
RAM Batty
P. Jordan with respect to this claim.
P.
S3WDickel Minsberg
Kurt J. Erickson Sincerely,
William R. Skallerud
Rodney D. Anderson
Corrine A. Heine LeFevere, Lefler, Kennedy,
John R. McDonald Jr. O'Brien & Drawz
Richard J. Schieffer
RJS:krs
Enclosures
172(8/78)
GAB Report Date
THIRD 1 -3 - 86
Telephone No.
GAB Office 4640 West 77th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55435 612 - 831 -8444
Address
Insured GAB File No.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 56527 -06904
O LEFEVERE, LEFLER.
KENNEDY • O' BRI EN & DRAWZ Policy No. Claim No.
2000 First Bank Place West
Minneapolis, MN 55402 claimant
Various
Attn: Richard S c h i e f f e r Agency and Location
Location of Claim
Brooklyn Center, MN
L I Type of Claim Date of Claim Policy Term
—I L 1 - 30 -85
SUGGESTED RESERVES
$13.000.00
ENCLOSURES
1. Detailed Estimate.
2. Claim presentation by Mark Johnson.
3. Copy of letter to David Samuelson.
ACCIDENT
10 The accident occurred on January 30. 1985 when lift station No. 1 failed.
PROPERTY DAMAGE
I
Enclosed you will find the property damage as ,listed by Mr. Mark Johnson.
SETTLEMENT
We have per your request mailed a letter to Mr. Samuelson, and we have
reached agreement with Mr. Johnson of 2712 O'Henry Road for his damages.
Total damages for Mr. Johnson were $3.375.96. We did apply some depreciation,
in particular to the wedding dress. The other items were indicated to me
to have been fairly new purchases. You will also note that the claimant
in his original presentation did not include damages to the dwelling which
we found would be applicable.
We are awaiting response from Mr. Samuelson and at that time we will
send our final closing papers to you.
TO BE DONE
1. Reach agreement with Mr. Samuelson if possible.
2. Our next report within 45 days.
- T. R. Maine
Adjuster
TRM /pm
-U M 4LU 12778
GAR Detailed Estimate
r 6 ANCH -�
GAB FILE NO. DATE OFFICE TELEPHONE NO.
f
BUILDING CONTENTS
ATION ) TELEPHONE NO.
POLICY NO. } CLAIM NO' DATE OF LOSS TYPE OF LOSS ESTIMATED REPLACEMENT COST ESTIMATED REPLACEMENT COST
TYPE OF BUILDING TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION BUILDING AGE LESS DEPRECIATION LESS DEPRECIATION
BUILDING MEASUREMENTS TOTAL FEET ACTUAL CASH VALUE ACTUAL CASH VALUE
LABOR - LABOR TOTAL
CHECK O HOURS RATE LABOR MATERIALS
DESCRIPTION APPLICABLE TOTAL
ITEM AGE ITEM COST DEPRECIATION ACTUAL CASH
VALUE
!�J _
L t /
Ak
- / I
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(CONTINUE ON FORM 448) TOTAL $
COST TO REPAIR OR REPLACE $
LESS- DEPRECIATION $
L CASH VALUE OF LOSS $
1qWr COMPLETED ON ADJUSTMENT ONLY)
LESS- DEDUCTIBLE OR CO- INSURANCE PENALTY $
TOTAL $
APPRAISALS ONLY - AGREED TO BY (SUBJECT TO POLICY CONDITIONS) PREPARED BY
ASSIGNMENT
In consideration of Three Thousand Three Hundred
Seventy- Five -and 96/100 ($3,375.96) Dollars, receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, Mark Johnson of 2712 O'Henry Road, Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota herein called the claimant, hereby assigns to
the City of Brooklyn Center, its successors and assigns, any and
all claims, of any kind which the claimant may have against Mike
Paul Electric, Inca or such other persons, firms or corporations
arising out of the sewer backup occurring on or about January 30,
1985, due to a malfunction of Brooklyn Center Lift Station #1.
The claimant agrees that no settlement or payment has been
made to the claimant for the claim by any other person, except
the City of Brooklyn Center, and that the claimant is the owner
of the property above described and entitled to recover for o the
loss described herein. The claimant further covenants and agrees
to cooperate fully with the City in the prosecution of such claim
and furnish all information and evidence deemed necessary in any
proceedings for recovery of the .loss by the City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I /we have hereto set my /our hand(s) this
day of , 198
Mark Johnson
Co- Claimant
DEPARTMENT
CITY OF
OF V
BROOKLYN
FINANCE
C ENTER
� ME
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Director of Finance
DATE: January 22, 1986
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND EARLE BROWN DAYS, INC.
I have attached a revised proposed agreement between the City and Earle Brown Days,
Inc. which would authorize Earle Brown to provide services for the City in planning
and carrying -out a program of events for the City's seventy - fifth anniversary
in 1986. I have made several changes to the agreement which was originally sent to
the Council two weeks ago for their review. The changes, which are underlined in
the attached agreement, would somewhat strengthen the internal controls for the
project. _
If the revised agreement meets with your approval, would you please forward it to
the City Council for their consideration at the January 27 Council meeting?
I have also attached a budget submitted by Mike Nelson, Seventy -fifth Anniversary
Committee Treasurer. I believe that the budget, as presented, would fulfill the
requirements of the agreement as to the first release of City funds.
_Paul ~ W. ^Holmlund___
"71:e . m& si f X11 ale � .,
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
AND
EA RLE BROWN DAYS, INC
This Agreement is made this 27th day of January, 1986, between the City
of Brooklyn Center, a Minnesota municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to
as the City, and Earle Brown Days, Inc., a Minnesota non - profit corporation,
hereinafter referred to as Earle Brown;
Gene Pu The parties understand and agree that the City is celebrating
the 75th Anniversary of its incorporation during 1986 and that the celebration
will consist of a Program of Civic Events throughout 1986. 'It is the intention
of both parties that Earle Brown shall formulate and plan the Program of Events,
which Program of Events will be subject to the approval of the City. The carry-
ing out of the approved program of events shall be the sole responsibility of
Earle Brown.
Services Provided Earle Brown agrees to provide planning, scheduling, manage-
ment, and the delivery of the following services to the City, together with such
additional services which are necessary to carry out the General Purpose of this
Agreement:
a. The planning nd formulation of the Program o
g g f Events constituting
the 75th Anniversary celebration of the City;
b. Upon approval by the City of the Program of Events, Earle Brown
shall direct, manage, execute, and, at its discretion, contract
with others for the execution of the program of events.
L iability . The City shall not exercise control over,. shall provide no directive
or advice to, and shall not interfere with Earle Brown or its employees in the
Performance of the services required by this contract. Earle Brown volunteers
and employees shall not be considered employees of the City and shall be under the
direct control of Earle Brown. Earle Brown agrees to indemnify the City and hold
the City harmless from any liability, claim, demand, or action of any kind arising
out of Earle Brown's activities taken in furtherance of this contract. °Earle Brown
shall carry a policy of liability insurance in an amount approved by the City and
shall name the City as an additional i on s uch policy o insurance.
Exclusive Licensee If any function in the program of events requires a license
from the City, Earle Brown shall be the exclusive license holder and shall be
responsible to control and require its employees, vendors, and contractors to
strictly comply with the terms and conditions of the license.
Paymen The City agrees to pay to Earle Brown the sum of $15,000.00 for the
performance of the services described in this contract, said amount being
payable at the following times:
$7,500.00 on the 28th day of January, 1986
$ 5F000.00 00.
00
on the 30th d of April, 1986
$2,500.00 on the 30th day of September, 1986
Earle Brown shall maintain records of the amounts expended on each function of
the Program of Events. These records be made available to the City for
examination upon request. In the event that Earle Brown fails to provide the
services escr" e ereunder, discontinues its operation, or breaches the contract
in any material way, Earle Brown shall refund to the City such portion of the
amount paid by the City as remains unexpended.
Prior to the January 28 initial payment, Earle Brown shall submit a budget of
income and expense or 7he p anne nniversary events to the city. Prior
to the April 30 and Septe er 30 payments, Earle Brown shall submit to the City
a detailed report of monies expended or encumbered and monies received or pledged
for anniversary events to those dates.
Miscellaneous The parties agree that this contract is not assignable by either
party and that the contract shall become effective upon approval by the Board of
Directors by Earle Brown and the execution thereof by its President and Secretary,
and upon approval by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center and execution
thereof by the Mayor and City Manager of the City.
IN WITHESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the
dates indicated below.
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Dated; By:
Dean Nyquist, Mayor
Dated: By:
Gerald G. .Splinter, City Manager
EARLE BROWN DAYS, INC.
Dated: _ B
Its President �-
Dated By
- ~- Its Secretary -� --
75th Anniversary Committee
Scenario Analysis
Break Even
on all events
With Profit
Worst Case Potential Reasonable Optimistic
City Money $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000
Profit on Events - - 5,297 15,360
Expenses (42,400) (31,685) (31,685) (31,685)
Beginning Funds Available 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500
$( 7,900) $ 2,815 $ 8,112 $ 18,175
Desired Ending Reserve 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Ovarage (Shortfall) 1(17,900) 7,185) 1 888) 8 175
"Worst Case assumes no revenue except $30,000 of City Funds.
"Break Even" assumes fund raising events will only cover costs
"Reasonable" scenario assumes marginal profitability on most fund raising
events
"Optimistic scenario represents the very best that could be obtained.
Brooklyn Center 75th Anniversary
"Reasonable" Scenario Budget
Total Jan. Feb. Mar'. Apr. May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. /Nov.
Project
Button Sales $ 235 $( 175) $ 300 $ 810 $( 700)
Birthday Party 1 $ 450 700
Fireworks (6,000) (3,000) $(3,000)
Ramada inn - Final Event 3,100 3,100
Parade (6,425) (1,600) (4,825)
Circus, 2,655 ( 395) 500 2,550
Carnival - ( 100) 100
Merchandise Sales 657 (2,030) 665 900 1,122
General Overhead (3,060) (1,250) ( 300) ( 300) ( 300) ( 300) ( 210) ( 200) ( 50) ( 50) ( 100)
Unallocated City Appropriation 15,000 5,000 5 5
Hot Air Balloons (3,700) (3,700)
Net Proceeds from Activities $ 3,612 $ 2,205 $(2,775) $(2,030) $ 265 $ 6,510 $(7,813) $ 2,350 $( 50) $ 4,950 $ -
Beginning Earl Brown Funds 4,500
Ending Earl Brown Funds 8 112
Hot Air Balloon Race
Budget Actual
Income
Allocation of City Funds $ 400 $ -
Expenses
Prize money 1,725
Publicity 50
Insurance 250
Security 400
Participation fee 1,275
Banners 400
Total Expense $ 4,100 $ -
Net Cost $( 3,700)
Fireworks Displays
Budget Actual
Income
Allocation From City Budget $ 5,000 $ -
Cost of Fireworks Displays* $11,000 $
Net Cost 6 000)
* 1 @ $5,000
2 @ $3,000
General Overhead
Budget Actual
Stationary & Letterhead $ 500
Photocopying 150
Postage 110
Care Bear 50
Publicity 1,000
Unallocated Insurance 1,000
Miscellaneous 150
Supplies 100 -
Net Cost 3 060
•
Parade
June 26
Budget Actual
Income
Allocation of City Allowance $ 7,100 $ -
Expenses
Judge 150
Paid Marching Units 1,000
Security 7,100
Trophies 250
Mailings 75
Sanitation 950
Food for Bands & Other 850
Prize Money for Bands 2,000
Other 150
Insurance 1,000
Total Expense $13,525 $ -
Net Cost 6 425)
Button Sales
Budget Actual
Income
Prize Buttons 1,500 @ $1 $ 1,500
Lapel Pins 250 @ $2.50 625
Total Income $ 2,125 ,
Expenses
Cost of Buttons (3,000 @ .23) $ 690
Prizes 700
Cost of Lapel Pins (500 @ $1) 500
Total Expenses $ 1 $ -
Net Income 235
Circus
July 31
1 Performance
Budget Actual
Income
- Ticket Sales (1,300 @ $5 +
1,300 @ $3) $10,400
- Ad Sales 5 @ $150 750
- City Funds 500
Total Income $11,650
Expenses
Reservation Fee $ 395
Tickets to Advertisers
(25 child each) 450
Insurance _
Revenue Sharing
100% of lst 250 adult
tickets 1,250
50% of excess adult tickets 2,625
75% of childrens tickets 2,925
Water & Electricity 100
Security 500
Permits _
Clean Up 100
Sanitation 150
Publicity 500
Total Expenses $ 8,995
Net Profit (Loss) t 2,655
,
•
Carnival
Mem. Day Week
Budget Actual
Income
Allocation of City Funds $ 2,000
Income 1,150
Total Income $ 3,150
Expenses
Utilities $ 450
Insurance _
Clean Up 100
Security 2,000
Sanitation 500
Publicity 100
Total Expenses $ 3,150 $ -
Net Cost
i
Birthday Par
Y
February 15, 1985
Budget Actual
Income 300 @ $ /each $ 4,500
Expenses
Meals 300 @ $7.75 /each $ 2,325
Beverages 150
Insurance Allocation _
Entertainment 75
Publicity 200
Licenses & Permits _
Decorations & Place Settings 150
Donation to MADD or SADD 300
Lunch for School Principles p (25 @ $6) 150
Total Expenses $ 3,350 $ -
Net Profit 1 150 tea,
Merchandise Sales
Budget Actual
Income
Baseball Caps (250 @ $5) $ 1,250
Wind socks (125 @ $3.50) 437
Mugs (250 @ $3) 750
Balloons (250 @ $1) 250
Total Income $ 2,687
Expenses
Baseball Caps (500 @ $1.30) $ 650
Wind socks (250 @ $1.79) 448
Mugs (500 @ $1.29) 645
Balloons (500 for $87) 87
Shoulder Patches 200
Total Expenses $ 2,030
Net Profit 657
a
Ramada Inn - Final Event
Budget Actual
Income (75 couples @ $50) $ 3,750
Expenses
Awards for volunteers $ 250
Entertainment 400
Total Expenses $ 650
Net Profit 3 100
DEPARTMENT
//d
CITY
OF
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BROOKLYN
FINANCE
CENTER
� MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Director of Finance
DATE: January 23, 1986
SUBJECT: UMBRELLA INSURANCE QUOTATION
As you will recall, on May 19, 1985 when the City's umbrella insurance policy
expired, the carrier chose not to renew the policy. We, at that time, pursued
umbrella coverage from other carriers without success. The only carrier willing-
to write the coverage at that time was the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance
Trust (LMCIT). However, the cost of the premium and the many exclusions from
coverage caused us to recommend, and the Council to decide, to go without umbrella
coverage until reasonable rates and coverages were again available.
I recently received, upon my request, a quotation from LCMIT for umbrella coverage.
I have attached the quotation. It is my recommendation that the City Council
decline the quotation. The annual premium quoted is $75,000. But even worse then
the excessive premium, are the exposures that would be deleted from coverage.
Those deletions would include public officials liability, pollution - absolute, child
molestation, and our liquor stores.
It is apparent, from this quotation and other inquiries that we have made, that the
umbrella insurance market has not improved at all since we dropped coverage and
that the type of coverage that we want and can afford is still not available.
------ eo --- 4�9_ kN J�� I ----
Paul W. Holmlund
NSRS
!North Star Risk Services, Inc. 900 First Bank Place West
. Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 339 -8887
TO : tJ L- I �j DATE : pf� , ;?-n lq
coin N
UMBRELLA QUOTATION
NAMED INSURED:' DF of-00"M 60��
LIABILITY LIMIT: $1,000,000
SELF- - INSURED RETENTION: $10,
QUOTATION EXPIRES:
EXCLUSIONS: Pollution- Absolute, Child Molestation
FOLLOW FORM: TqA 13L G+ bPP l G4 Al
OTHER ENDORSEMENTS: Municipality Endorsement, First Dollar Defense
PREMIUM: ' COO
REMARKS:
MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Jim Lindsay, Chief of Police
DATE: January 23, 1986
SUBJECT: ShowBiz Pizza Beer License
As you are aware, all liquor and beer licenses were up for
renewal at the end of the year. The paperwork for renewal
was due in the police department November 1, 1985 with the
license fee due by December 1, 1985. ShowBiz Pizza did not
meet these deadlines and in fact nothing at all was received
from them until the afternoon of December 31, 1985. Also,
what was received on December 31 1985 was incomplete. ShowBiz
was immediately informed that this application was incomplete
and even if complete would have to be approved by the City
Council and the soonest this could be done would be the first
meeting in January on the 13th. ShowBiz was informed that
they did not have a nonintoxicating liquor license for 1986
and they would have to cease all sale and consumption, at
midnight on December 31, which they did. They also have
had all beer removed from the premises until such time as
a new license is issued.
We did not receive the rest of the information needed to
complete the application until January 14, 1986. When all
information was received
a background investigation was then
g g
completed. A copy of the investigator's resume is attached.
At this time the Police Department is recommending issuance
of a Nonintoxicating Liquor License for ShowBiz Pizza Place
effective Tuesday, January 28, 1986.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chief James Lindsay
FROM: Investigator Robert Dirks
DATE: January 22, 1986
SUBJECT: A Non Intoxicating Liquor License application to the City of
Brooklyn Center by Show Biz Pizza Time, Inc.
Attached please find the completed Part 2 Personal Information
Applications in support of an application for On -Sale or Club
Intoxicating or Non Intoxicating Liquor or Wine License for the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. Number One being for Mark Edward Huerth,
DOB 7/28/65, the new Manager for Show Biz Pizza Time, Inc. The same
application forms being also submitted by the office holders, Richard
Mead Frank, DOB 1/26/48, President / Director; Alice Margaret Winters,
DOB 8/30/39, Secretary /Director; and David Alexander Stevenson, DOB
3/17/51, Treasurer.
Also attached is the City of Brooklyn Center Rent /Sale report and
a reement certificate of insurance A Alexander g ► ce from Alexander lex der of
• Texas, Inc., the producer. The insured being Brock Hotel Corporation
and Show Biz Pizza Place, Inc., photostatic copy of real estate taxes
paid by Show Biz Pizza Place for the location in the City of Brooklyn
Center, and one photostatic copy of a letter addressed to the City of
Brooklyn Center, dated December 5, 1985 and signed Lola Richert,
License Administrator for Show Biz Pizza Time, indicating that there
had been no political contribution made in the State of Minnesota
during the year of 1985.
Additionally attached is a list of the Manager to operate the Show Biz
Pizza Time, Inc. location in the City of Brooklyn Center, named listed
of Mark Edward Huerth, and the three listed executive officers
previously mentioned, along with the Board of Directors for Show Biz
Pizza Time, Inc.
Upon examination p ion of the application, Investigator Dirks learned that
essentially what was taking place with Show Biz Pizza Time Inc. was a
purchase back by the parent company which had originally operated as
Sweeney Group operating Show Biz Pizza Places in the State of
Minnesota. -Upon discussing this with Chief Lindsay, Investigator Dirks
was directed to do background checks on the executive officers
previously listed, as well as a thorough background investigation in
reference to the Manager to operate the Brooklyn Center location, that
being Mark Edward Huerth. Investigator Dirks in observing the
executive officers found that they were three new people to be
operating the corporation of Show Biz Pizza Time, Inc. and, therefore,
ran criminal history checks on all of these individuals in their states
of residency, as well as MINCIS and NCIC checks and criminal history
checks, and additionally any other state checks if the applicant had
lived at an address other than his present address within the last five
years.
Memo: Show Biz Pizza Time, Inc. Page 2
Investigator Dirks first started by checking with the President of Show
Biz Pizza Time, Inc., that being Richard Mead Frank, address of 5719
Glen Heather Drive, Dallas, Texas, DOB 1/26/48. In checking on Mr. .
Frank, MINCIS wants were run, Minnesota criminal history, NCIC wants
and criminal history, Texas warrants, or wants, criminal history and
Texas drivers license. Also Florida warrants and wants and criminal
history and Georgia warrants and wants and criminal history. In
checking all of these, Investigator Dirks received no information back
to indicate that Mr. Frank had a criminal history or active warrants.
Investigator Dirks next checked on Alice Margaret Winters, also
checking her maiden name of Gerlock, home addres 6019 Donley, Euless,
Texas, DOB 8/30/39. Investigator Dirks in checking on Ms. Winters and
her maiden name of Gerlock, did check with MINCIS wants, Minnesota
criminal history, NCIC wants and criminal history, Texas warrants and
criminal history, Texas drivers license, as well as Kansas warrants and
criminal history. In checking all of these locations, Investigator
Dirks was unable to come up with any kind of a criminal history or
warrants in either of Ms. Winter's names.
Investigator Dirks next checked David Alexander Stevenson of 6208 Berry
Hill, Dallas, Texas, DOB 3/17/51. The record checks were run through
MINCIS wants, Minnesota criminal history, NCIC wants and criminal
history, Texas warrants and wants, criminal history and a Texas drivers
license. Again, in checking on David Stevenson as is in the cases of
the other executive officers, Investigator Dirks did not receive any
indication of criminal history or warrants.
That concluded the background investigation into the executive officers
of Show Biz Pizza Time, Inc.
Investigator Dirks next did the background investigation on the Manager
of the Show Biz Pizza Time, Inc. to operate in the City of Brooklyn
Center, that being Mark Edward Huerth, who resides at 8 Oliver Ave.
So., Minneapolis, Mn., his date of birth being 7/28/65. Investigator
Dirks started this background by first running criminal history checks
on Mr._Heurth. These checks including MINCIS wants; Minnesota criminal
history NCIC wants and criminal history, Hennepin County warrants and
criminal history, Ramsey County warrants and criminal history,
Minnesota drivers license check. Investigator Dirks learned that Mr.
Huerth had no criminal history or wants on any of the above, except for
Hennepin County warrants, specifically Warrant No. 86201834 for Snow
Emergency parking, dated 1/3/86.
Investigator Dirks also learned that Mr. Heurth had a valid Minnesota
drivers license with a speeding violation being the only offense listed
on May 13, 1985. Investigator Dirks, after learning of the warrant,
did call Mr. Huerth and advised him of the situation, at which time he
informed me that it had to be some mistake as he had paid this, but
that he would check into it. Investigator Dirks did advise Mr. Huerth
that this should be taken ,care before the completion of my memorandum
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in reference to this background which was to be in on January 22, 1986.
Investigator Dirks did check with the Warrant Office on several
occasions after the conversation with Mr. Huerth and did, in fact,
check on 1/22/86 at 1413 hours with the Hennepin County Warrant Office,
only to be informed that the warrant was still active and that Mr.
Huerth had not been in to take care of the situation. At the writing
of this memorandum then Mr. Huerth has not resolved the warrant with
Hennepin County and still has an active warrant for Snow Emergency
parking.
Investigator Dirks next in doing the background investigation, checked
with neighbors and references of Mr. Huerth. It should be noted that
Mr. Huerth has moved several times in the last ten years and has been
in a renter's status in those moves, where neighbors would not be very'
familiar with him. Investigator Dirks did then check with neighbors
that would have known him when he still resided at home with his
parents and spoke with one Dorothy Ingelman, address 1779 Overlook
Lane, Mendota Heights, Mn., phone 452 - 2894. Ms. Ingelman knew Mr.
Huerth when he resided at 1507 Christenson Ave. in West St. Paul, which
is very near by the Mendota Heights address of Ingelman.
Investigator Dirks in talking with Ms. Ingelman learned that she had
known Mr. Huerth for approximately ten to twelve years and that'Mr.
Huerth as a child had been a friend of her son. Ms. Ingelman could
only describe Mr. Huerth as a very bright young man and a very good'
student while he attended school in their area. In fact, she indicated
that he was brighter than her own son who she is very proud of and is
continuing his education at the University of Minnesota. Ms. Ingelman
stated that she was not real certain of what work habits he would have
since she has not been close to him in the last few years, but did know
that he went on to Vocational School after graduating from High School.
Ms. Ingelman stated that Mr. Huerth, as she knows him, was a very level,
headed young man and very achiever oriented and stated that the last
time she had seen him they had had a very nice and stimulating talk
over some political issue. Ms. Ingelman stated that she did not know
Mr. Huerth to have any problems with chemical use or abuse and stated
that only sociably did he drink to the best of her knowledge. Ms.
Ingelman stated that she knew the family fairly well as they had
socialized, that meaning the parents, when they lived in the same
neighborhood and that she knew Mr. Huerth's father to have been retired
from Minnesota Mining at a fairly young age. She stated that she knew
they had a religious background as Mrs. Huerth and herself had
discussed spiritual things at different times.
Mrs. Ingelman stated that the only thing she had heard that she did not
know if it had influence or not in our background about Mr. Huerth is
that he had recently been living with a young women, sharing an
apartment, but she did not know the particulars of that particular
arrangement. When asking Ms. Ingelman about the background of Mr.
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Huerth, as far as her feeling in regards to obeying, procedures, city
ordinances and laws, she felt that Mr. Huerth would most definitely
comply with any restrictions set down and would make employees under
him abide as well. Ms. Ingelmen did state that she felt that Mr.
Huerth would very adequately be able to handle the job for which he had
been assigned by this corporation and could see no real problem for the
Police Department with him running this particular operation.
Investigator Dirks next spoke with one Ms. Kathleen Love, who is a
sixty year old female, who resides at 1360 Terrace Drive, Roseville,
Mn. 55113, Apt. #201, phone 631- 1910. Ms. Love informed Investigator
Dirks that she had lived in the apartment complex where Mark .Huerth and
his parents had resided in Oakdale and had known Mark since he was
approximately twelve years old. Ms. Love stated that her daughter,
whose name had been listed with Investigator Dirks as a character
reference, Sandra Lansing, also had known him this same period of time.
Ms. Love informed me that her daughter, Ms. Lansing, had managed the
particular apartment complex at the time that they first met Mark and
that he did odd jobs for them in the apartment complex at difference
times. Ms. Love stated that she had nothing but total respect for Mr.
Huerth and that he, along with his parents, were extremely pleasant and
nice people.
Ms. Love stated that when they had lived together in the
Oakdale /Maplewood area that they had gotten to be very close and that
Mark was one of the nicest young men she had ever met. She indicated
that Mark was a very friendly, smiley person and that he was extremely
easy to get along with, but that he also was a very mature young man
for his age and able to handle great responsibility. Ms. Love stated
that in her opinion a corporation such as Show Biz Pizza Time, Inc.
would be lucky to have him as a Manager as she felt that he would be `
able to do well and make the business succeed as well as running a very
taut ship in regards to following policies and procedures.
Investigator Dirks in expressing the Police Department's normal
concerns with a Manager as far as following City Ordinances and State
Statutes on distribution of liquor was informed by Ms. Love that she
felt Mark would very gladly adhere to any laws and would make sure that
his employees did so as well. Asked if there was any negative point
she could think of-in regards to Mark Huerth, Ms. Love stated that she
could not think of one.
In talking with Sandra Lansing, the daughter of Kathleen Love, who
resides at that same address, Investigator Dirks was advised of the
same sort of positive comments as had previously been described by Ms.
Love.
Investigator Dirks then in checking the next phase of the background,
did contact past employers or supervisors for Mr. Huerth as he was
employed by Show Biz Pizza Places, Inc. under the Sweeney Group, Inc.
Investigator Dirks first spoke with one John J. Rothstien, a 36 year
h
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old male who lives at 3636 Scheuneman Road, Gem Lake, Mn., phone 429-
5889, work phone 770 -1911. Investigator Dirks in talking with Mr.
Rothstien was imediately informed that he was presently a Manager of
Chucky Cheese, which is owned by the parent company of Ramada Inn. Mr.
Rothstien stated that he had previously worked with Mark Huerth at the
Maplewood location for Show Biz Pizza Places, Inca under the Sweeney
Group and that he had been Manager at that time. Mr. Rothstien stated
that he had worked with Mark there for two years and that Mark was an
exemplary employee who had worked his way up through the ranks,
eventually achieving his present position of Manager at the Brooklyn
Center store which Mr. Rothstien stated is quite impressive due to Mr.
Huerth's young age,
Mr. Rothstien stated that Mr. Huerth was an extremely bright young man
and adapted to the business quickly, that he was a very hard worker and
would put in any number of hours to achieve success for the employers
he was under. Mr. Rothstien stated that he had no problems whatsoever
with Mark and that he was an excellent employee in regards to
attendance and that during the course of his time of running shifts
while under his supervision, they had no problems with shortages from
the cash registers. Mr. Rothstien stated that he ;trusted him fully and
found it very easy to leave him in control as his Assistant Manager
when he left the business without have to worry that things would not
be run right.
Mr. Rothstien stated again that the faith that the corporation has in
him to make him Manager should demonstrate the kind of young man that
he is. Investigator Dirks in asking Mr. Rothstiens if they had any
problems with violations of State Statutes or Ordinances when running
the store in Maplewood, and advising him that I would be checking
further, he informed me that they had not and that in checking
identification when liquor was served, Mr. Huerth was very issistant as
was Mr. Rothstien's policy, that all young people be checked for
identification so that no beer would be served to minors. -Mr.
Rothstien stated that Mark had learned this as a matter of corporate
policy and was a company man and would follow any policy procedure or
law governing the operation of the business. To quote Mr. Rothstien,
Investigator Dirks was advised that Mr. Huerth would run "a tight
ship ", and that we would have no problems with that operation.
After speaking with this past Supervisor, Investigator Dirks then
contacted another co- worker, this being Paul V. Cole, of 2725 No.
Magnolia Lane, Plymouth, Mn., phone 559 -7572. Investigator Dirks in
speaking with Mr. Cole learned that he has known Mr. Huerth for
approximately two and a half years and has known him from the
Bloomington store as an Assistant Manager, as well as him being
Assistant Manager at the Brooklyn Center store before being made
General Manager. Mr. Cole presently works with Mr. Huerth at the
Brooklyn Center location as he indicated that his job is that of a
Technician there in reference to the equipment. Mr. Cole stated that
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he did not socialize with Mr. Huerth, but as a co- worker with him under
Mr. Huerth's direction, he has found him to be a very good leader, very
positive with the employees to keep them satisfied and keep things`
running smoothly and that he is very customer oriented to sell their
product with the customer in mind.
Mr. Cole stated that Mr. Huerth is particulary concerned in regards to
following company policy and procedures and that he also knows that
during staff meeting, including bar tenders and cashiers, Mr. Huerth is
very stringent upon explaining the State Statutes in regards to the
dispensing of the beer and following those laws, as well as the company
procedures in regards to the operation of the business. Mr. Cole
stated that there have been times when the employees would like to sit
in the parking lot after hours at some of the businesses they have
worked together, and Mr. Huerth is very insistent that they not hang
around the business after hours, thereby causing possible problems.
Mr. Cole did indicate that he felt that Mr. Huerth was a very good
Manager as he operates presently at the location in Brooklyn Center and
that he is capable of managing this store and it's people along the
lines as proscribed by their corporation and any City Ordinances that
Brooklyn Center would have. Investigator Dirks in questioning Mr. Cole
in regards to any knowledge of Mr. Huerth outside the job relationship,
indicated that he does not socialize with him and that he does not know
anything really about his life outside of work.
Investigator Dirks then, did contact in this background investigation,
people of personal reference, past work relationships, as well as
neighbors, in reference to Mr. Mark Huerth. Investigator Dirks in
conclusion, in reference to Mr. Huerth's background, could only find
one negative factor, that being the warrant that was found when doing
the wants and warrant checks from Hennepin County, which Mr. Huerth was
then made aware of and as of the writing of this memorandum he has not
taken care of. The other individuals who Investigator Dirks talked to
though indicated from their comments that Mr. Huerth was -a responsible
person and would be able to handle the business. Unfortunately this
one item which he had been informed about and had taken care of, makes
a person speculate some in regards to his responsibility.
Investigator Dirks, however, did not find any negative comments from
the individuals he checked with and received positive response in
reference to him running this particular location of Show Biz Pizza
Time, Inc.
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Licenses to be approved by the City Council on January 27, 1986 /
CATERING FOOD VEHICLE LICENSE
Green Mill Restaurant 5540 Brooklyn Blvd.
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CIGARETTE LICENSE
Delaney Vending 1999 Palace Ave.
Green Mill 5540 Brooklyn Blvd.
Jimmy Jingle 1304 E. Lake St.
Palmer Lake Plaza 6860 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Snyder Brothers Drug Brookdale Cente
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ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
Boy Scout Troop #299 8100 Georgia Court
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MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE
Swenson Heating 6700 West Broadway
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NONPERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
Bill's Vending Service 7317 West Broadway
Brooklyn Center Getty 6245 Brooklyn Blvd.
Bro- Midwest Vending 8850 Wentworth Ave. S.
Christy's Auto 5300 Dupont Ave. N.
* Country Club Market 5715 Morgan Ave. N.
Dale Tile Co. 4825 France Ave. N.
D.L. Service Co. 2516 83rd Ave. N.
Lowell's Auto 6211 Brooklyn Blvd.
Evergreen Park Elementary 7020 Dupont Ave. N.
Iten Leasing 4301 68th Ave. N.
Jimmy Jingle 1304 E. Lake St.
Palmer Lake Plaza 6860 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
N.S.P. 4501 68th Ave. N.
Precision, Inc. 3415 48th Ave. N.
Red Owl Stores /Country Store 3600 63rd Ave. N.
Theisen Vending 3804 Nicollet Ave.
Thrifty Scot 6445 James Circle
Bill West Union 76 2000 57th Ave. N.
Twin City Vending 1065 E. Highway 36
Earle Brown Farm Ind. 6100 Summit Drive
First Western Bank 6200 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Group Health 6845 Lee Ave. N.
Sears Brookdale Center
Woodside Enterprises 11889 65th Ave. N.
Brooklyn Center City Hall 6301 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
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PERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
Jimmy Jingle 1304 E. Lake Str.
Palmer Lake Plaza 6860 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
'win City Vending 1065 E. Highway 36
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Earle Brown Farm Ind. 6100 Summit Dr.
Sears Brookdale Center . �'�J1Ct rl
Sanitarian.
RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE
IFInitial:
Mr. & Mrs. Dabrowski 5001 Ewing Ave. N.
Michael & Jane Danielson 4216 Lakebreeze Ave. N.
Bertil E. Anderson 4207 Lakeside Ave. N. #336
Director of Planning
and Inspection
SPECIAL FOOD HANDLING LICENSE
Fanny Farmer Candies Brookdale Center
Ideal Drug Store 6800 Humboldt Ave. N.
M & S Drug Emporium 5900 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. � �•�� ���
Norden Inc. Brookdale Center _
Sanitarian
GENERAL APPROVAL: X,
D. K. Weeks, City Clerk