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Home My WebLink About1960 10-10 CCM Regular Session Iii r v Minutes of the Proceedings of the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota October 10, 1960 The Village Council met in Regular Session and was called to order by Mayor William Super at 8:00 P.M. Roll Call: Mayor William Super, Carl Carlson and Clifford Wellman were present. Wayne Gageby and Russ Jones were absent. In the absence of Clerk Russ Jones, A. J. Lee, Administrator, recorded the Minutes. The Mayor announced that the meeting was open for the consideration of proposed sanitary sewer Improvement No. 1960 -669 The Clerk produced an affidavit of publication of Notice of Hearing on the proposed improvement, showing two weeks' publication thereof in the official a news e which r the last publication i being on October 6 160 h PIS, p lcaton g 0 , 9 , affidavit was examined and found satisfactory and ordered placed on file. The Mayor then called upon all property owners present to present arguments either for or against the proposed improvement. After hearing and considering all objections and the property owners appearing in favor of such improvement, Member Carl Carlson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION CLOSING PUBLIC BEARING ON SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT N0. 1960 -66 AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, M4.nna rota , as follows: I. It is hereby determined that it is necessary and for the best interests of the Village and the owners of property specially benefitted thereby at plans and specifications y' ons be completed and bids secured before p m d p P making the determination that the project described below shall proceed: CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER LATERALS AND LIFT STATION TO SERVE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: The area bounded on the south by the Village Limits, on the west by Twin Lake, on the east by the Village Limits and on the north by the Soo Line Railroad tracks. 2. The plans and specifications for said improvement shall be prepared by Minder Engineering Company. 3. Upon the completion of the plans and specifications, bids shall be taken for the proposed improvement, and upon receipt of the bids, the Village Engineer shall prepare the proposed assessment rolls and notify the property owners to be assessed for the improvement of a new public hearing to consider the distribution of the cost i of the improvement. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Clifford Wellman, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Carl Carlson, Clifford Wellman, William Super; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. -1- 'I 9 Member Clifford Wellman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR 10 -TON TILTING TRAILER AND APPROVING CONTRACT FORM WHEREAS, the Village Administrator and Assistant Administrator have reported that on October 7, 1960, at 11 :00 a.m., they opened and tabulated bids received for the furnishing of a 10 -ton tilting trailer and that said bids were as follows: BIDDER DELIVERY PRICE Road Machinery & Supplies Co. 7 -10 days $2,050 00 Ruffridge- Johnson Equipment Co. 2 weeks 2 Ruffridge- Johnson Equipment Co. 2 weeks 1,795.00 The George T. Ryan Co. 2 -3 weeks 2,499.00 McMullen Company Oct.25, 1960 1 The bid from Ruffridge- Johnson in the amount of $1,795.00 was for a trailer which did not meet specifications. NOW., THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, thatthe low bid of McMullen Company in the amount of $1,890.00 for the furnishing of a 10 -ton tilting trailer in accordance with the specifications is deemed to be the best bid submitted by a responsible bidder for village purposes and said bid is hereby accepted. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carl Carlson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: William Super, Clifford Wellman, Carl Carlson.; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Carl Carlson introduced the following resolution and moved 1 its adoption: RESOLUTION TO CANCEL LEVY PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR WHEREAS at a Special Meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center held on June 17, 1958, a Resolution was duly adopted providing in part that the sum of $8,800.00 be levied in the year 1960 for payment of principal and interest on bonds issued to finance Water Improvement No. 1957 -28, and WHEREAS said Resolution was thereafter duly certified to the Auditor of and for Hennepin'County, Minnesota, and 1 WHEREAS there is presently on hand in Improvement No. 1958 -B Fund sufficient money to pay any and all principal and interest on said bonds issued to finance construction of Water Improvement No. 1957 -2$, and at least five percent in excess thereof, without the levy of said $8,800.00 in the year 1960, Be it Resolved by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. It is hereby determined that the levy of a direct ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the village previously made and certified in the amount of $8,800.00 for the year 1960 in connection with the financing of Water Improvement No. 1957 -28 is unnecessary and may be cancelled, there being sufficient money on hand in Improvement No. 1958-B 8 B Fun at the resent time o an and all principal 95 t a n p l and P pay Y P interest, and at least five percent in excess thereof, on said bonds issued to finance said Water Improvement No. 1957 -28, without collection of said direct ad valorem tax. -2- i� 2. The Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota, is hereby requested to cancel the said levy of $8,800.00 for the year 1960 previously certified pursuant to the provisions of Section 475.61, Minnesota Statutes, 1957• 3. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to said Hennepin County Auditor forthwith. The motion for le adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Clifford Wellman, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: William Super, Clifford Wellman, Carl Carlson; and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Merpber Clifford Wellman introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION APPROVING 1961 BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING A LEVY THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center as follows: 1. There is hereby appropriated for expenditure in 1961 from general taxes, the following sums for the purpose indicated: Village Operations and Administration $322,699.40 Poor Relief 3,000.00 Firemen's Relief Association 18,570,00 - Parks 18,570.00 Public Employees Retirement Association 18,137.88 County Parks 4,374.72 ' a The foregoing does not include levies already certified to the County Auditor for the payment of outstanding loans which levies for the year 1961 are as follows: i Certificates of Indebtedness (Bonds & Interest) 31,600.00 State Loan 1,600.00 Park Bond Redemption 36 400.00 $b9, 00.00 Total expenditures for the year 1961 from general taxes $454,952.00 2. There is hereby levied upon all taxable property lying within the Village of Brooklyn Center, in addition to all levies heretofore certified to the County Auditor as indicated in paragraph 1 hereof, the sum of $454,952.00, and the Clerk shall cause a copy of this resolution to -be certified to the County Auditor, so that said sum shall be spread upon the tax rolls and will be payable in the year 1961. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Carl Carlson, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof; Carl Carlson, Clifford Wellman, William Super; and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Carl Carlson and seconded by Clifford Wellman that the Village Council adopt a policy of accepting petitions until April l of each year for construction of special improvements during that year. Petitions received after April 1 of any year will be held for consideration of construction the following year. Motion carried. Motion by Clifford Wellman and seconded by Carl Carlson to accept the Justice Report for September. Motion carried. -3- • Member Carl Carlson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION REQUESTING ROADSIDE PARK AND BOAT LAUNCHING RAMP WHEREAS, a strip of land south of the Highway 100 bridge and extending southward along the Mississippi River appears to exist as unused Highway Department property upon the completion of construction of the Interstate Highway, and, WHEREAS, a roadside park and public access to the river do not now exist in Brooklyn Center, and WHEREAS, said unused property offers potential scenic and recreational values for tourists and local citizens, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The Village Council, upon the recommendation of the Park Board of the Village of Brooklyn Center, requests that the Minnesota Department of Highways explore the possibility of developing and maintaining a roadside parl. and boat launching ramp on the aforementioned property and to provide the necessary access thereto. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Clifford Wellman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Carl Carlson, Clifford Wellman, and William Super; and the following voted against the same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Motion by Carl Carlson and seconded by Clifford Wellman to appoint persons as Election Judges for the General Election on November 8, 1960 as set forth on the list attached to these minutes. Motion carried. Motion by Carl Carlson and seconded by Clifford Wellman to approve the following application for license: Heating License - Domestic Heating Co., 1920 W. 78th St. Motion carried. The bills set forth on-the schedule attached to these Minutes and made a part hereof entitled "The Bills Audited and Ordered Paid at the Meeting of October 10, 1960" were audited and ordered paid. Motion by Carl Carlson and seconde &7ford W n to adjourn. Motion carried. I Mayor Cr erk r _ APPROVED ELECTION JUDGES AND CLERKS FOR VOTING PRECINCTS General. Election — November 8. 1960 Precinct N Phyllis E. Carlson 5739 James Avenue North JU 8-5731 Maude Johnson 5435 Emerson Avenue North JU 8 -7169 Ruth Pope 5700 Knox Avenue North JU 8.3021 Loretta Stewig 5455 Colfax Avenue North JU 8 -4813 Ruth Haines 5548 Horgan Avenue North JU 8.2204 Bess Warner (Extra) 5444 Knox Avenue North JU 8.4217 PPreciuct #2 Mae Lent 910 55th Avenue forth JU 85880 Marilyn Cashman 5622 Emerson Avenue North JU 8-5996 Dorothy Christofferson 5910 Emerson Avenue North JU 84808 Helen Linn 5701 Emerson Avenue North JU 8 -•5541 Lois Bymark 5537 Humboldt Avenue North JU 8«7730 Everiel Larson (Extra) 5620 Girard Avenue .North JU 8-8025 Mary Gibney (Extra) 5801 Emerson Avenue North JU 8-TO71 Precinct 43 Dorothy Mara 7028 best giver Road JU 8.8278 Esther Durland 6545 Best River goad JU 86829 Dorothy Paulson 6900 best giver Road JU 8.8385 Marian Powell 6430 Colfax Avenue North J€1 8»7918 Ruth Nelson (Extra) 6449 Bryant Avenue North JU 8 -•2094 fteginct 44 Valerie Irvin 6538 Drew North KE 7 -.2008 Donna Lichtenberg 6249 Brooklyn Drive JU 8- -6533 Agnes Roeber 5937 Zenith Avenue North KE 7.3278 Bonnie Gearou 6500 .Drew Avenue North KE T -1737 Germaine Kr stensen 2813 63rd Avenue North JU 8 -7776 Joanne Innes (Extra) 6319 Brooklyn Drive JU 8-8678 Precinct A5 Hathilda Lang 7145 Osseo Road KE 7»1238 Eleanor Peach 7207 Noble Avenue North KE 7 -2206 Eleanor XcKeuna 4806 63rd Avenue North KE 7 -9462 Charlotte Langguth 6307 Orchard Avenue North KE 7 -0628 Mary Pascoe 7060 Perry Avenue North KE 3-8582 Helen Barney (Extra) 6319 Perry Avenue North KE 7 -7240 Precinct A6 Lucy Schuyer 5903 Halifax Place North KE 7 -5274 Betty Folin 5918 Halifax Place North KE 7-0062 Elaine Miller 5901 Osseo Road KE 7 -1447 Pearl Nalmborg 5105 Osseo Road JU 8-5819 Gladys Tender 5944 Admiral Lane KE 7 -5372 Henrietta Anderson (Extra) 5344 North Lilac Drive JU 88758 Grace Gerber (Extra) 5654 Northport Drive KE 7 -2305