HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 10-01 CCP Regular Session CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
OCTOBER 1, 1984
(Following adjournment of the HRA meeting)
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 Special Session, September 17, 1984
* 7. Appointment of Election Judges for the November 6, 1984 General Election
8. Northwest Human Services Presentation
9. Resolutions:
*a. Approving a One -Third Mill Levy for the Purpose of Defraying the Cost of
Operation, Pursuant to the Provisions of MSA`462.411 through; 462.711, of
the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Brooklyn Center for
the Year 1985
*b. Establishing Shingle Creek Trailway Landscaping Project No. 1984 -15, and
Accepting Proposals for Construction Thereof
This contract provides for the furnishing and installation of plantings
along Shingle Creek between I -694 and 69th Avenue North.
10. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances Regarding Amusement
Devices
-This ordinance amendment was initiated by request from Showbiz Pizza amend
the City ordinance to allow prizes to be awarded for skeeball. At the
September 10, 1984 City Council meeting the Council directed staff to draft an
ordinance amendment. This ordinance is offered for a first reading.
11. Discussion Items:
a. Telephone Answering Machine
b. Liquor Store Leases
*12. Licenses
13. 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
SEPTEMBER 10, 1984
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, Director of Finance Paul Holmlund, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron
Warren, Jim Thomson, representing the City Attorney's office, Director of Parks &
Recreation Gene Hagel, and Administrative Assistant Tom Bublitz.
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Pastor Sheldon Matheson, Assistant Pastor of the
Brookdale Covenant Church.
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 Council members requested any items removed from the
Consent Agenda. Councilmember Hawes requested item 9a be removed from the Consent
Agenda.
PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 17 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23 AS CONSTITUTION WEEK IN -
BROOKLYN CENTER
eT�i re was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve the Proclamation Declaring September 17 through September 23 as
Constitution Week in Brooklyn Center. Voting in favor Mayor Nyquist,
Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The
motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 84 -132
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK PERFORMED UNDER PROJECT NO. 1984 -14
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Bill Hawes, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof
Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 84 -133
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC
SERVICE OF GLENN BREUNINGER
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Bill Hawes, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
LICENSES
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve the following List of licenses;
ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
Earle Brown PTA 5900 Humboldt Ave. N.
Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary 7025 Halifax Ave. N.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE
Hoove -Aire, Inc 6840 Shingle Cr. Pkwy-
L.S.V. Metals, Inc. 6800 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
SIGNHANGERS LICENSE
Arrow Sign Company 18607 Highway 65 NE
SPECIAL FOOD HANDLING LICENSE
J.C. Penney Brockdale Center
Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis.
Voting against:, none. The motion passed unanimously.`
REVIEW OF CITY'S POLICY ON REMOVAL OF DISEASED SHADE TREES ON BOULEVARDS
Mayor Nyquist briefly reviewed the history of the Open Forum which was
initiated on July 23 , 198 4. He then explained that the Council had reaffirmed the
City's policy on the payment for removal of diseased shade trees, and also noted
that, at the meeting at which the policy was reaffirmed some people in the audience
indicated they did not get a chance to speak. He noted that he was not aware there
were people in the audience who wished to speak, and that the Council has had a
tradition of allowing persons to address the Council and not denying anyone an
opportunity to speak at a Council meeting. He explained the primary issue for the
Council is the ownership of boul i�vard trees and that it was his impression that the
City does not own the trees. He then asked the City Attorney to comment on
boulevards with regard to ownership.
Mr. Jim Thomson, representing the City Attorney's office, stated that going back to
rule is that
the prop when a street is initially platted, the u P p Y owner owns to the
center line of the street and the City has an easement for the purpose of building and
maintaining the street. He explained the rule is that the City can assess property
owners up to 50% for the portion. of the streets in that easement area.
Mayor Nyquist then opened the meeting to allow persons in the audience an
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stated that, in his opinion, ownership of the boulevard is a moot point since the
City controls 1007, of the boulevard use.
Mayor Ny then recognized Mr. Les Reinhardt 0 Halifax Avenue North
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stated that he has had a problem with a City tree planted by the City and which he did
not want and now has to pay an additional 25% for the removal of the diseased elm
since dropping the tree would damage a young stippling nearby. He explained the
additional 25% charge is to cover the extra cost of removal.
Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Ron Blake, 3812 Janet Lane, who inquired if there was
not some debate as to the declaration of the right -of -way depending on the width of
the original easement. Mr. Thomson stated that the property owner owns the
property to the center line of the street. Mr. Blake then replied that he believes
there is some inconsistency in the City's policy since the code enforcement officer
claims it is the City's boulevard when enforcing ordinances against cars parking on
the boulevard or garage sale signs being placed on the boulevard. The City Manager
replied that the City does regulate certain activities on the boulevard but the City
does allow planting of trees by residents on some boulevards. He explained that
property owners have a stake in the boulevard since it is the property owners access
to the street. He emphasized that the City regulates but does not own the
boulevard. He again added that residents can ut things on the boulevard which do
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not interfere with traffic.
Mr. Blake then referred to a recent article in the Minneapolis Star & Tribune which
he claimed the Mayor made a statement indicating that it did not matter what other
suburbs were doing with regard to the policy of the removal of boulevard trees. He
stated. that it did matter to him and that he believes if 12 out of 13 suburbs choose to
pay 100% of the removal costs,it is significant. He then asked the Council to
reconsider the'policy of removal of diseased shade trees on boulevards, and added
that based on the average figure of removal costs, he believes the additional cost to
the City would be approximately $5,000 and that this would amount to approximately a
$.65 per year annual increase in taxes to the approximately 8,200 homes in Brooklyn
Center.
Mayor Nyquist then recognized Bonnie Johnson, 6509 Unity Avenue North, who stated
that she has a corner lot next to property owned by the Osseo school district. She
explained her son had placed a car at the end of her driveway on school property and
the City's code enforcement officer informed her that she would be fined for placing
the car there. She stated that she does not feel she owns 15 feet of a street if she
cannot park on it for more than four hours, can't park a car on the boulevard or put up
a sign. She concluded by stating that she does not feel she should pay for something
she does not own.
Mayor Nyquist recognized Patrice Tew, 6724 Ewing Avenue North. Ms. Tew stated that
the state statute says that people will be fined if diseased shade trees are not
removed within 20 days. She pointed out that notices for removal have been turned
in for over three weeks which is in excess of the 20 day period. The City Manager
explained that this has been an unusually heavy year for diseased shade trees and
that virtually every City in the state does go over the 20 day time period. He added
that the City is doing the best they can with available contractors, and indicated
that the City is in technical violation of the ordinance but that the City is working
under a good faith effort to comply with the statute, and also pointed out that the
City has not fined and will work with property owners who are over the 20 day removal
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deadline. Ms. Tew stated that she believes that there is an inconsistency in the
City's policy since the City is relying on a statute to support its policy of
assessing the cost for removal of diseased shade trees while not enforcing the
statute on removal of diseased shade trees. Mr. Jim Thomson, representing the City
attorney's office, pointed out that the state statute allows procedures for removal
of diseased shade trees and provides for assessing the cost of removal, if the tree
is not removed by the property owner. He explained the City ordinance then sets
forth the criminal penalty for noncompliance and he added that he does not believe
the City has pursued this criminal penalty and that the City is not obligated to
pursue the criminal penalty. Ms. Tew then inquired whether property owners could
hold the City liable. The City Manager indicated that this may be possible but
pointed out the City is also making a good faith effort to remove the trees, and
generally, this is used by judges as a rule of thumb in making their decisions. Ms.
Tew pointed out that her point was that she does not believe there is a consistency
under the law with the current City policy on the removal of trees:
Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Milt Fogel, 6730 Ewing Avenue North. Mr. Fogel stated
that his tree was felled today and he was charged a 25% hazardous drop cost. 'He
added that he would like to find out what this hazardous drop cost consists of. The
City Manager stated that he would check into the matter and would contact Mr. Fogel
when he determined why the 25% hazardous drop cost was added.
Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Tom Escher, 6500 Unity Avenue North.. Mr. Escher
questioned whether the power lines on his property were installed at the same time
the property was developed in 1958. He explained the power 'line goes over an
existing tree and a V has to be trimmed out of the tree to allow the power line
through. He added that he was told by NSP that they would not remove the tree. The
City Manager stated that he would follow up on this matter and get back to Mr. Escher
and asked Mr. Escher to provide his phone number, so that he could get in touch with
him. Mr Escher stated his home phone was 537 -2441 and that his work phone was 330
7901, ext. 1644.
Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was anyone else who wished to address the Council.
No one requested to speak and Mayor Nyquist then asked the Council what action they
wished to take. He added that he believes the Council should take some action this
evening in regard to the request before them.
Council Lhotka inquired who determines the hazardous drop charges. The City
Manager stated that usually the tree inspector requests this when inspecting the
tree, and also pointed out there is a clause relating to it in the tree removal
specifications.
In response to a question from Councilmember Theis, the City Manager stated that
since 1972 the City has removed approximately 5,300 diseased shade trees. He added
that over the last few years the percentage breakdown of diseased trees has been 40%
boulevard trees and 60% private property trees. Councilmember Theis then
estimated that approximately $300,000 would be spent by the City to remove the
remainder of diseased boulevard trees along with reimbursement for those trees
already removed. He then posed the possibility of either a tax increase or a
decrease of other City services to provide for these funds.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
reconsider the City policy on the removal of diseased 'shade trees on boulevards.
Voting in favor:. Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott,, Hawes, and Theis. Voting
against: Councilmember Lhotka. The motion passed.
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Councilmember Theis commented that considerable discussion has taken place this
evening; regarding the technical legal aspects of the issue and added that he likes to
make a decision based on what is right, or wrong. He added that he believes boulevard
trees are good for both the aesthetic purposes which benefit the entire City and also
as a benefit to the property owner, since it makes the property more attractive and
the fact that trees are desired by most homeowners. He stated he believes there is a
joint reponsibility for trees and that he believes the policy set some time ago was
fair to homeowners affected by diseased trees and to other City residents not
affected by boulevard trees. He then stated that he would not like to see the City
change its policy with regard to the cost of removing diseased shade trees on
boulevards and that he believes the policy is equitable, however, he added he was
still opposed to the $15 administrative fee.
Councilmember Hawes stated he was somewhat in favor of a review of trie policy and
added that if the City pays the full cost of removal it may discourage r eplacement of
the tree. He added that he wants to encourage people to replace diseased trees and
that perhaps a different percentage split would be appropriate.
There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to
change the amount to be paid by the property owner for removal of diseased shade
trees from 50% to 30% of the removal cost and to change the City's portion of the
removal cost from 50% to 70% with no administrative fee.
In discussion of the motion, Councilmember Lhotka stated that he believes the
present policy is adequate and does not feel it creates a hardship. He added that
the property owners have received some benefit from the boulevard trees, and also
pointed out that other programs have been cut from the City budget in the recent past
and that this policy review should be looked at with regard to these recent budget
cuts. He stated that if the change is approved he recommends it not take place until
the first of next year.
Councilmember Theis commented that if homeowners have some responsibility for the
tree then altering the percentages is not appropriate. He added that if the Council
changes the percentages it should go all the way or nothing.
Upon a vote being taken on the motion on the floor, the following voted in favor:
Councilmembers Hawes and Scott. The following voted against: Mayor Nyquist,
Councilmembers Lhotka and Theis. The motion failed.
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
reaffirm the City's policy with regard to removal of diseased shade trees on
boulevards and to maintain the 50/50 split on the cost of removal between the
property owner and City and also to apply the 50/50 split to the $15 administrative
fee. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka and Theis. Voting
against: Councilmembers Scott and Hawes. The motion passed.
RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED)
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on a
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond for the Earle Brown Farm Apartments Property.
Councilmember Hawes stated that he removed this item from the Consent Agenda to
clarify the fact that by calling for a public hearing the Council is not endorsing
the project.
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RESOLUTION NO. 84 -134
Member Dawes introduced the followin g resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RELATING TO 0 A PROGRAM AND HE ISSUANCE OF
THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF T IS
REVENUE BONDS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 462C, MINNESOTA STATUTES; ORDERING A PUBLIC
HEARING AND THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Gene Lhotka, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and
the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
Councilmember Lhotka requested that, given the volume of background information
given on this particular item, in the future such information be given out earlier
than the Friday before the Council meeting.`
PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
PLANNING COMMISSION APPLICATION NO. 84031 SUBMITTED BY ROD BERNU FOR SITE AND
BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT 12 TOWNH OUSES ON EXISTING LOTS WITHIN THE EARLE
BROWN FARM TOWNHOUSES DEVELOPMENT AT 9TH AVENUE NORTH AND YORK PLACE
The Director of Planning & Inspection presented and reviewed for Council members
pages 1 through 3 of the August 23, 1984 meeting and also the Planning Commission
information sheet prepared for Application No. 84031.' He then reviewed the right-
of -way acquisitions for the proposed street realignment at 69th Avenue and Shingle
Creek Parkway. Next he reviewed a transparency of the site and building plan
submitted with Application No. 84031 and noted the plan exceeds the amount of
required parking. He also reviewed the proposed landscaping plan submitted with
the application.
The Director o.f Planning & Inspection explained that no public hearing was required
for the application but the Planning Commission did send informational notices to
the eight townhouse owners in the Earle Brown Farm Townhouse Development. He then
explained the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application subject
to ten conditions which he reviewed for Council members. He stated; no public
hearing is required on the application but that the applicant is present this
evening.
The Council then reviewed the building plans submitted with the application
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve Application No. 84031, 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
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submitted prior to the issuance of permits to assure completion
of.approved site improvements.
Lt. An outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop mechanical'
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equipment shall be appropriately screened from view.
5. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to
Chapter 34 of the City ordinances.
6. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all common parking
and driving areas.
7. The plans shall be revised to provide for the following:
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a. a grading plan
b. indication of B612 curb and gutter around all
common parking and driving areas
c. driveway widths of no less than 18' in locations
where the driveways are not in
d. the addition of 20 guest parking stalls in the
common area
e. relocation of trees scheduled for the future Shingle
Creek Parkway boulevard to other areas on the site
• f. an additional lightpost in the common area north
of the northeast quad home.
8. The applicant shall enter into a standard utility maintenance
agreement for common area utilities prior to the issuance of
permits.
9. The applicant shall provide the City Engineer as -built utility
information prior to the release of the performance guarantee.
10. The grading and utility plans must be revised and certified by a
registered architect or engineer prior to the issuance of
building permits.
Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
RECESS
The Brooklyn Center City Council recessed at 8:35 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
REQUEST BY SHOWBIZ PIZZA FOR AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S AMUSEMENT DEVICE ORDINANCE
WHICH WOULD ALLOW PRIZES TO BE GIVEN FOR SKEEBALL
The City Manager introduced the next agenda item and explained that Showbiz Pizza is
requesting that the City's amusement device licensing ordinance be changed to allow
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prizes to be given for skeeball. He explained skeeball is a machine and game in
which a person rolls a ball down an alleyway attempting to put the ball in various
holes which register points based on degree of difficulty. He added that with an
accumulation of a certain number of points, the machine will dispense a ticket or
tickets redeemable for a prize or merchandise. Currently, he pointed out the game
is considered by the State to be a game of skill and is not a gambling device. He
noted that Mr. Perry Snower, Chairman of the Board for Sweeny, Group, Inc., and
representing Showbiz Pizza, is present this evening.
Councilmember Scott inquired what type of prizes would be awarded for skeeball
games. Mr. Snower replied to Councilmember Scott's questions by passing out
samples of prizes to be awarded for skeeball. He noted that the prizes consisted of
various trinkets designed for small children and were of minimal value. He pointed
out that skeeball is the largest revenue game in the Showbiz franchise and the
company feels that without skeeball their business in Brooklyn Center is being hurt.
He added that Showbiz Pizza has acted in a community - minded manner in Brooklyn
Center, and pointed out their involvement with the crime prevention fund and talent
shows. He noted that the prizes awarded are so insignificant that it cannot be
construed as a gamble He added that the game is not a gambling game but a game of ,
skill, and requested the Council to change the ordinance to allow prizes such as
those presented this evening to be awarded skeeball game winners.
Councilmember Hawes stated that he is not concerned with the prizes shown this
evening but is concerned that prizes may be changed sometime in the future to more
valuable prizes.- Mr. Snower acknowledged Councilmember Hawes concern but noted
that in five years the prizes at Showbiz Pizza have not changed, and emphasized that
the company is not aiming at teenagers but rather at small children.
Councilmember Lhotka expressed a concern that the City is not opening itself up to
other areas, and requested the City Attorney to comment. Mr. Jim Thomson,
representing the City Attorney's office, stated that the Council would be opening
itself across h and to all games'
tsel up to all ,games of skill and that it would apply a oss t e board g
of skill, if the Council allowed prizes to be awarded for skeeball. He added that if
the Council is to consider a change in the ordinance the most narrow allowable change
could be considered. In consideration of the City Attorney's 's-- comments
Councilmember Theis stated that he would like to see the staff work out a proposal
which would be most restrictive. The Director of Planning & Inspection pointed out
that the State has made some decisions regarding games of skill and games of chance
and that perhaps the restrictions could be based on the attorney general's opinions
regarding games of skill and chance.
The City Manager stated that the staff will prepare an ordinance amendment for the
Council to review. Councilmember Lhotka commented that he would also like to see
the information used and rejected L)- the staff in reaching it's proposal and also any
past similar requests. The City Manager stated that he would return to the Council
in two weeks with a proposal.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Theis to
direct the City staff to prepare a proposed ordinance amendment regarding the
request by Showbiz Pizza to allow prizes to be awarded for skeeball games. ' Voting
in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, and Theis. Voting
against: none. The motion passedl Councilmember Hawes abstained from the vote.
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RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED)
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and
Ordering Advertisement for Bids for Central Park Plaza Improvement Project No.
1984 -10 (Contract - 1984 -J).
The Director of Public Works presented the Central Park Plaza plans and reviewed
them for Council members. The Council reviewed and discussed the various items
contained in the plans, including the arbor structure and pond. Councilmember
Lhotka inquired as to the amount of maintenance required for the pond. The City
Manager explained it is expected that every three to five years the pond would have
to be cleared of debris. He explained that Mr. Paul Fjare from Brauer &Associates
has indicated to the City staff that similar pond.-,in the area have gone for ten years
with relatively little maintenance required
RESOLUTION NO. 84 -135
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR CENTRAL PARK PLAZA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1984 -10 (CONTRACT 1984 -J)
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Bill Hawes, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill. Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 84 -136
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF ROBBINSDALE RELATIVE TO PROVIDING UTILITY SERVICE TO PROPERTY AT 4650
INDIANA AVENUE NORTH
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Rich Theis, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING ON ANNUAL CITY BUDGET AND USE OF FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
The City Manager introduced the public hearing and noted that the City's Director of
Finance has prepared an overview of the City budget for the public hearing and that
the public hearing will also serve as the use hearing for Federal Revenue Sharing
Funds.
The Director of Finance reviewed the proposed 1985 City Budget for Council members
and noted that the total proposed budget for 1985 was $7,489,959 which was a $577,433
increase over the 1984 budget and amounted to an 8.35% increase. He then noted that
the net operating budget, which excludes capital outlay and debt retirement
represents only a 5.09% increase over the 1984 budget.
The Director of Finance then reviewed the proposed appropriations for general
government, public safety, public works, health and welfare, recreation,
unallocated and debt redemption. He then reviewed the proposed appropriations by
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function and object classifications. The object classifications included
personal services, supplies, repairs, etc.., utilities, debt retirement,
professional services, capital outlay, insurance, communications, contingency and
an all other category.
The Director of Finance next reviewed the proposed capital outlay for the 1985
Budget which amounted to $575,262, a $264,175 increase over the 1984 Budget.
The Finance Director next reviewed the debt retirement which amounted to $370,801
for 1985, a 1% decrease over 1984.
The Finance Director next reviewed the estimated revenues for 1985 and also the
estimated sources of financing. He noted the revenue includes intergovernmental
revenue, general property tax, charges for services, miscellaneous, licenses and
permits, court fines, and fund balance.
The Director of Finance then reviewed the City's 1985 proposed federal revenue
sharing allocation which was $182,000, a 33.3% decrease from 1984. He then
reviewed for Council members the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 which
provided for Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. He then reviewed the various revenue
sharing entitlement periods under the act. He explained the restrictions and
qualifications* for receipt of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds including public
hearings, publications of hearing notices, an audit every three years, a policy of
nondiscrimination, labor standards, and use reports. He next reviewed the
required revenue sharing hearings and explained that the budget hearing being held
this evening by the City Council provides an opportunity for citizens to ask
questions about the overall budget and the relationship of revenue sharing funds to
the budget and to comment on the budget. He then briefly reviewed the City policy on
the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds and noted that the City's policy has been to
use revenue sharing funds for capital expenditures and for expenditures that do not
create ongoing programs. He pointed out that the past use of federal revenue
sharing funds has provided all capital outlay in the general fund budgets for the
years 1973 through 1984. He also noted that the federal revenue sharing hearing
will continue throughout the budget hearings.
The Director of Finance inquired if there was any questions or comments regarding
the budget for Federal Revenue Sharing Funds from the audience of the City Council.
There being no questions, he continued with his review of the City budget. The
Director of Finance proceeded to review the City's fund balance which is derived
from supplemental local government aid to be received in 1984 which was not
anticipated when the 1984 budget was adopted and from the fund balance accrued from
prior years a favorable budget performance.
The Director of Finance next reviewed the property tax levy for 1985 which
represents a 0% increase from 1984. He then reviewed the assessable valuation of
the City estimated for 1985 which represented a 1.2% increase from 1984. He then
reviewed the 1985 assessed valuation formula change, and noted that the 1985
proposed estimate of the mill rate was 16.352 mills which represents a 2.5%
decrease. He then reviewed the tax forgiveness for 1985 which represents 54% of
total tax to a maximum of $650 on a maximum market value of $67,000. He then
reviewed the proposed property tax for 1985 on a $63,400 home (the average priced
home in Brooklyn Center) , and noted that it was $92.86 for the City share of the tax.
He explained that this represents a $3.81 decrease or a 3.9� decrease from 1984. He
continued to review the proposed budget tax impact on various valued homes in
Brooklyn Center,
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The Director of Finance proceeded to review the distribution of tax dollars
collected from the various taxing jurisdictions in Brooklyn Center, and noted that
the City's share of the tax dollar is less than 16% of the total tax dollar.
In conclusion, the Director of Finance reviewed major capital outlay expenditures
proposed for 1985 and other budget highlights, including continuation of existing
service levels, no new full -time positions proposed, one park maintenance position
eliminated, one park maintenance position transferred to public utilities
division, contracted street seal coating, municipal legislative commission dues,
watershed districts dues, and the domestic assault intervention program. He noted
that all City employee salaries for 1985 remain unsettled and that the staff is
proposing a contingency of appropriation of $125,000 for 1985•
Councilmember Theis requested the Director of Finance to provide the percentage
breakdowns of various programs in the budget.
Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on the proposed
City Budget and the use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. He recognized Mrs.
Barbara Jensen who addressed the Council and encouraged the Council to consider the
Brooklyn Center Mediation Project in their 1985 budget. She explained she believed
the project has the potential for a significant impact on the community and added
that the project is not looking at ongoing support but only funding to get under way.
Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was anyone else present who wished to speak at the
public hearing. No one else requested to speak and Mayor Nyquist entertained a
motion to continue the public hearing until next Monday evening.
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
continue the public hearing on the proposed City Budget and use of Federal Revenue
Sharing Funds to 7:00 p.m. on September 17, 1984. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist,
Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The
motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES CHANGING
THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN LAND
The City Manager introduced the ordinance and noted that it was approved for first
reading at the August 6, 1984 City Council meeting, published on August 16, 1984, and
is scheduled for a public hearing this evening. He added that approval of the
second reading of the ordinance, is contingent upon submission of a final plat by H.E.
Homes, Inc., and noted that the ordinance comprehends the proposed office
condominium project by H.E. Homes, Inc., on Brooklyn Boulevard.
The Director of Planning & Inspection noted that the plat had not yet been filed.
Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Changing the Zoning Classification of
Certain Land, and noted that since the final plat had not yet been filed he would
entertain a motion to continue the public hearing to September 24, 1984.
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to
continue the public hearing on An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City
Ordinances Changing the Zoning Classification of Certain Land to September 24, 1984
at 8:00 p.m. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott,
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Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.'
DISCUSSION ITEMS (CONTINUED)
REPORT ON WATER QUALITY PROBLEMS IN THE WEST CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD
The City Manager briefly reviewed the water quality problems experienced in the
west /southwest neighborhoods in Brooklyn Center which included a high
concentration of manganese which occurs naturally in the City's water supply and a
high level of hardness which also occurs naturally in the City's water supply.
The Director of Public Works pointed out that one area of the City between Orchard -
and Unity Avenues between 63rd and 65th Avenues have experienced the most severe
problems. He noted that within this area the City receives more black water and
taste and odor complaints than from any other comparable size area of the City. He
added that many red water complaints (which are relatively rare throughout the rest
of the City, as should be expected from the low iron levels at the wells) are re ceived
from residents within this area. The Director of Public Works proceeded to review
the staff recommendations and stated that based on observations and experiments the
staff is recommending the installation of permanent inline pumps and chemical feed
equipment at three locations within the problem area.
Councilmember Lhotka inquired whether the solution was a long range solution or a
temporary one. The Director of Public Works explained that the staff is
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recommending this as a long range solution since the only other alternative would be
to reline or replace the water pipes in the area. He noted that lack of circulation
in this particular area causes the water to react with the metal in the pipes and thus
creating the water problem, such as red water complaints.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
approve the staff recommendations regarding water quality problems in the
west /southwest neighorhoods of the City. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist,
Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The
motion passed unanimously.
EARLE BROWN FARM DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
The City Manager and Mayor Nyquist, as per Council direction, recommended the
following people to be appointed to the Earle Brown Farm Development Advisory
Committee: Dr. Duane Orn, Mrs. Leone Howe of the City's Historical Society, Sylvia
Kenney, Senior Citizens Representative, Warren Lindquist, School Representative,
Bill Eldridge from NSP, Gil Engdahl, Ron Christensen, and Lowell Ainas from the
City's Planning Commission.
There was•a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
appoint the slate of individuals recommended by the City Manager. and Mayor to the
Earle Brown Farm Development Advisory Committee, and to authorize the appointment
of either Dr. Duane Orn or Warren Lindquist as Chairman of the Committee. Voting in
uneilmembers Lhotka Scott Hawes
favor: ..Mayor Nyquist, Co , , , and Theis. Voting
against: none. The motion passed unanimously,
CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL O F CHIPPEWA PARK APARTM RE NTAL LICENSE
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
renew the rental dwelling license for Chippewa Park apartments for a two year
period, effective September 1, 1984 to expire August 31, 1986. Voting in favor: `
Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting aq;��inst:
none. The motion passed unanimously.
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RESIGNATION OF COUNCILMEMBER SCOTT FROM NORTHWEST SUBURBS COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Scott stated that due to her work schedule she is not able to attend
cable. commission meetings and must, therefore, resign. She noted that
Councilmember Hawes has expressed an interest in serving as the City's
representative and she recommended his appointment to replace her.
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to
accept Councilmember Scott's resignation from the Northwest Suburbs Cable
Communications Commission. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers
Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed
unanimously.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Theis to
approve the appointment of Councilmember Hawes to the Northwest Suburbs Cable
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Communications Commission. Voting in favor. Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers
Lhotka Scott Hawes and Theis. Votin g against: none. The motion passed
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
adjourn the meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka,
Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 10:29 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
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Councilmember Theis commented that considerable discussion has taken place this
evening regarding the technical legal aspects of the i -ssue and added that he likes to
make a decision based on what is right or wrong. He added that he believes boulevard
trees are good for both the aesthetic purposes which benefit the entire City and also
as a benefit to the property owner, since it makes the property more attractive and
the fact that trees are desired by most homeowners. He stated he believes there is a
joint reponsibility for trees and that he believes the policy set some time ago was
fair to homeowners affected by diseased trees and to other City residents not
affected by boulevard trees. He then stated that he would not like to see the City
change its policy with regard to the cost of removing diseased shade trees on
boulevards and that he believes the policy is equitable, however, he added he was
still opposed to the $15 administrative fee.
Councilmember Hawes stated he was somewhat in favor of a review of the policy and
added that if the City pays the full cost of removal it may encourage replacement of
the tree. He added that he wants to encourage people to replace diseased trees and
that perhaps a different percentage split would be appropriate.
There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Scott to
change the amount to be paid by the property owner for removal of diseased shade
trees from 50% to 30% of the removal cost and to change the City's portion of the
removal cost from 50% to 70% with no administrative fee.
In discussion of the motion, Councilmember Lhotka stated that he believes the
present policy is adequate and does not feel it creates a hardship. He added that
the property owners have received some benefit from the boulevard trees, and also
pointed out that other programs have been cut from the City budget in the recent past
and that this policy review should be looked at with regard to these recent budget
cuts. He stated that if the change is approved he recommends it not take place until
the -first of next year.
Councilmember Theis commented that if homeowners have some responsibility for the
tree then altering the percentages is not appropriate. He added that if the Council
changes the percentages it should go all the way or nothing.
Upon a vote being taken on the motion on the floor, the following voted in favor:
Councilmembers Hawes and Scott. The following voted against: Mayor Nyquist,
Councilmembers Lhotka and Theis. The motion failed.
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
reaffirm the City's policy with regard to removal of diseased shade trees on
boulevards and to maintain the 50/50 split cn she cost of removal between the
property owner and City and also to apply the 50/50 split to the $15 administrative
fee. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka and Theis. Voting
against: Councilmembers Scott and Hawes. The motion passed.
RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED)
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on _a
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond for the Earle Brown Farm Apartments Property.
Councilmember Hawes stated that he removed this item from the 'Consent Agenda to
clarify the fact that by calling for a public hearing the Council is not endorsing
the project.
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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
SPECIAL SESSION
SEPTEMBER 17, 1984
CITY HALL
. CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in special 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 Finance Paul
Holmlund, and Administrative Assistant Brad Hoffman.
PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Nyquist opened the public hearing on the proposed 1985 City Budget. He noted
that Ann Wallerstedt, Barb Jensen, and Jack Weber were in the audience to speak to
the Council on funding a Mediation Service Program. He also stated that he felt
that he had a personal conflict of interest with the program but did express his
support for mediation service. He then turned the meeting over to Councilmember
Celia Scott. Bill Hawes also excused himself from consideration of the mediation
service, indicating that he too felt that he had a conflict of interest.
Councilmember Scott then recognized Barb Jensen. - Barb Jensen stated that she felt
that each of the Councilmembers were familiar with mediation service from their past
history, and indicated that she would be comfortable with answering any of the
questions that the Council might have relative to their funding request.
Councilmember Lhotka inquired as to the certainty of other funding sources
indicated to the Council in their memorandum. Barb Jensen indicated that she was
very confident of the funding sources and that such funding sources would continue
over time. Councilmember Theis indicated that he noted in the mediation services'
budget an increase in the staff budget and inquired as to the reason. Barb Jensen
indicated to the Council that the 1985 budget preflex a full -time position as
opposed to a previous half -time position. Councilmember Theis then inquired as to
• the percent of activity performed outside of Brooklyn Center by the mediation
services. Barb Jensen indicated that she had not specific figures on that but would
estimate about 30% of their activity is outside of Brooklyn Center.
A brief discussion then ensued relative to the relationship between mediation
services and City staff. Barb Jensen indicated she felt mediation services should
be used more often. Councilmember Lhotka inquired why the City Manager had not
recommended funding from mediation services in his budget. The City Manager
indicated that he recommended such services only when they would reduce a mandated
service requirement of the City. He indicated that he did not feel it was-improper
funding for the City but that it was not required. Following a brief discussion,
there was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
include $2,000 in the budget as a one -time expenditure with a source of funding not
to be determined at this time. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers
Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed
unanimously.
Is Councilmembers started review of 1985 revenues for the City. Councilmember Hawes
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inquired why there is -a drop in the estimated revenues from rental licenses. The
City Manager indicated that it reflects an over estimation of revenues from the
previous year._ Following a brief discussion, Councilmember Theis indicated he
thought it might be an appropriate time to reconsider the rental license fees. He
then requested that the staff review the present rental license fees and policies.
Following a review, of other revenues, Councilmember Theis inquired as to the
origination of engineering and clerical fees. The Finance Director indicated that
the City charges a 9% engineering fee for all of its projects.- He also indicated
that the reduction in the revenue for this item reflected conservative estimation of
the same. Councilmember Theis inquired as to revenue sources for legal fees. The
City Manager replied that they reflect items with billable costs, such as City
plats. He indicated those costs are passed on to the applicants.
The Council then took up business of reviewing the proposed budget. The Council
first reviewed the City Council Budget, Unit No. 11. Councilman Lhotka inquired
about the $17,000 for watershed districts. The City Manager indicated the dollar
figures he has for membership were correct, but that the cost to the City should be
reduced over a period of time. Councilmember Lhotka also indicated his concern
with Suburban Rate Authority, indicating he felt the City was not getting a fair
return on its money. Councilmember Theis questioned the raise in the Northwest
Human Services budget. The City Manager indicated that he would check on the
reasons for a raise in their budget.
The Council then moved on to the Charter Commission Budget, Unit No. 12. Following
a brief review, there was no questions from the Council and they moved on to the City
Manager's Budget, Unit No. 13. Councilmember Lhotka inquired about dues and
subscriptions under the Manager's budget. He inquired as whether or not such
subscriptions, etc., are being monitored. The City Manager replied that they in
fact, were.
The Council then reviewed Election Voter's Budget, Unit No. 14. Councilmember
Theis inquired as to the rental expenses or rental fees in the budget. The City
Manager indicated that those fees were there for the rental of churches, etc. He
then pursued the discussion about handicapped inaccessibility, and the cost of
making voting places accessible,
The City Council then reviewed the Assessing Budget, Unit No. 15. Councilmember
Theis inquired as to why there is an increase in the cost of part -time clerks. The
Director of Finance indicated that it reflected an increase in step only and not
hours.
The Council then reviewed the Finance Department's Budget, Unit No. 16.
Councilmember Theis noted that last year we had made an adjustment for the chief
accountant and wondered if any further adjustments were going to have to be made
because of the comparable worth this year. The City Manager indicated that at the
moment none were being recommended, but that the comparable worth question was the
subject of an ongoing study.
The Council then reviewed Unit No. 17, Independent Audit. Councilmember Theis
asked why there was a reduction in this item. The Finance Director indicated that
the City was able to perform more of the functions and were better prepared for the
auditors, allowing them less time here.
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The Council then reviewed Unit No. 18, Legal Counsel. Councilmember Lhotka
inquired as to the current status of the 1984 budget. The Finance Director noted
that he had exceeded the amount budgeted. The City Manager noted that primary cause
of that was the Northwest Human Services lawsuit. Following a brief discussion,,
the Council requested a report back on the specifics of Legal Counsel budget to
determine whether or not the reduction called for by the City attorney would be
appropriate.
The Council then reviewed Government Buildings Budget, Unit No. 19. Councilmember
Lhotka inquired why some services were being contracted out. The City Manager
indicated that we were getting better service, primarily, 'because they had
supervision when contracted out and in the end was cheaper for the City.
Councilmember Theis inquired as to the Unit No. 10, in Capital Outlay, and inquired
as to how long they had been there. The City Manager replied approximately ten
years. A brief discussion then ensued relative to sprinkling the lawn area and the
effect that the iron water had on the buildings.
The Council then reviewed Detached Worker Program. There were no questions
In review of the Police Department Budget, Unit No. 31. Councilmember Theis
inquired why additional police officers were not being recommended by the Manager.
The City Manager indicated that quite a few of the personnel have been hurt and would
be back in the near future. He indicated he would be better able to justify
additional personnel once they were at their full complement. Following a brief
discussion, Councilmember Theis indicated that he would like the City to explore the
need for additional police personnel. Councilmember Hawes then inquired as to the
need for the domestic assault intervention item.- The City Manager indicated that
the department needs an advocate to help deal with domestic situations. The police
are often viewed as the enemy by both parties in a domestic situation. He indicated
that a neutral party when used, had beneficial results. He indicated that the
program was designed after the Duluth program. The advocate, under this program,
would inform the parties of available sources of help. He indicated that the police;
department has recorded a noticeable reduction of repeat offenders under the
program. He stated by getting the parties to counseling that, in fact, it is
reducing the amount of police and court time resulting in a reduction of cost to the
City. Councilmember Hawes then inquired whether this was an ongoing program.
The City Manager indicated that it was.
The Council then took up review of Fire Department Budget, Unit No. 32.
Councilmember Theis inquired as to the position of the fire educational officer, and
why the City Manager had recommended against it. The City Manager felt that there
was not adequate justification for the position, and that it was inconsistent with
other positions in the fire department as much as it had provided a monthly salary:
Councilmember Lhotka inquired as to the nature of the rescue van and the need for the
same. The City Manager indicated that the proposed van would replace the current
van which is scheduled for replacement. A brief discussion then ensued relative to
the difference between the rescue van and the salvage van.
The Finance Director then reviewed the retirement benefits and noted a request from
the Fire Department for a 20% benefiting increase for active members and a 10
increase for all vested and retired members. Councilmember Hawes inquired as to
the number of beneficiaries or retirees currently on the fund. It was indicated
that the cost was approximately $60,000 a year. He is not sure of the exact number.
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The Council then reviewed Planning & Inspection, Unit No. 33; Emergency
Preparedness, Unit No. 34; and Animal Control, Unit No. 35. They had no questions.
on those three budget items.
The .Council then reviewed the Engineering Department Budget, Unit No. 41.
Councilmember Lhotka inquired as the microfilm reader proposed in the 1984 budget
and the reader proposed in the 1985 budget, having a $6,600 difference. It was
indicated the cost on the new one was for strictly a reader and not a reader and
printer.
The Council then reviewed Street and Construction Maintenance Budget, Unit No. 42.
Councilmember Lhotka inquired as to whether or not the street department was saving
any money by contracting the seal coating. The City Manager indicated that by going
with a private contractor, they were more efficient, and that we had fewer problems
in the neighborhood because their inability to get in and out faster. He indicated
that the cost of the two was very similar. There was an inquiry about the age of the
vehicles being replaced. The Council requested that the staff check to see what
equipment will be replaced next year and asked they be provided with a list of
equipment, the age, life expectancy, and a scheduled replacement. Councilmember
Hawes indicated that he felt the seal coating program in his area had worked very
well.
The Council then reviewed the Vehicle Maintenance Budget, Unit No. 43.
Councilmember Theis inquired if the computer for that department was in this
particular budget. The City Manager indicated that all of the computer equipment
being proposed would be found in the Unallocated Budget, Unit No. 80.
The Council then reviewed Traffic Signs and Signals, Unit No. 44. Councilinember
Lhotka inquired if this budget was strictly maintenance. The City Manager affirmed
that it was from maintenance only. He indicated that the installation of new lights
is funding out of state aid, if needed.
The Council then reviewed budgets for Street Lighting, Unit No. 45; Weed Control,
Unit No. 46; Health& Welfare, Unit No. 51; Parks & Recreation, Unit No. 61. There
were no questions.
The Council then reviewed the Park and Recreation Adult Recreation Programs, Unit
No. 62. Councilmember Theis inquired as to the use for the recorder of players.
The City Manager indicated that those were used in the various classes being offered
by the City's Park and Recreation department, such as aerobics, dancing, etc.
The Council then reviewed the Teen Recreation Program, Unit No. 63 and Children's
Recreation Program, Unit No. 64. There were no questions.
The Council then reviewed the General Recreation Program, Unit No. 65.
Councilmember Theis inquired as to the activities being sponsored at the Northview
Junior High. The City Manager indicated that the City offers various classes at
Northview Junior High, including scuba diving and swimming. The Council then
inquired as to whether or not the skating rinks would remain at the same level under
the proposed budget. The City Manager indicated that it was an increase of two in
the number of skating rinks that would be offered in the 1985 Budget.
Unit The Council then reviewed the Community Center Budget, U it No. 66. Councilmember
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Lhotka inquired as to the increase of professional services over previous years.
The City Manager indicated that it reflected the cost of scuba classes that were to
be offered in.the City's pool. He also indicated that such costs were reimbursed by
fees.
The Council then reviewed the Park Maintenance Budget, Unit No. 69. There were no
questions.
The Council then reviewed the Unallocated Budget, Unit No. 80. Councilmember Theis
inquired as to the reason for an increase in the data processing budget. The City
Manager explained that it was an expanded use of systems and the addition of new
systems within the City. The Council then requested that the staff provide them
with a breakdown on all data processing costs.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
recess the public hearing for the evening and to reconvene the public hearing on
September 24, 1984. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka,
Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
The Brooklyn Center City Council adjourned at 10:11 p.m.
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The following persons are recommended for appointment as electipn
judges for the November F, 1984 General Election:
Pre cinct 1 Precinct 5
D- Lr�r;:tta Stewig D- Geraldine Dorphy
R -t -i�jr i_an- Smith R- Gladys Leerhoff
D -Vy Peterson D -Alice VanMeerten
R= Mildred - Egnell R -Jean Lindstrom
D- Phyllis Sigurdson D- Lorraine Halter
R- Marion Alford R- Arlene Kemp
-D- Genevieve Riley D- Gloria Voeltz
R -Donna Bennett R- Dorothy Rogers
D -Gwen Stein D- Karilyn Martinsen
R -Frank Slovak 'R -John Zimmer, Sr.
'Precinct 2 Precinct 6
D -Anna Adler D -Mary Martin
R -Ethel Irving R- Josephine Swart
D- Dolores Hastings D -Beth Rygh
R- Adeline Lonn R -JoAnn Reavely
D -Pat Thompson D- Kathryn Bell
R -Grace Freund R -Pat Elliott
.R- Philip Kile D- Virginia Kaupp
D -Molly Malecki R- Gloria Weinebarger
r { R- Catherine Wetzel D- Shirley Anderlie
D -Kay Brosseau R -Alice Velander
Precinct 3 Precinct 7
R- Evonne'Chatelle D -Mona Hintzman
D -Carol Larson R -Susan Heisler
R- Lorene McKusick D- Carol Benkofske
D -Arlis Hassinger R- Jerine Polack
R -Kathy Dziedzic D -Helen Julkowski
D- Bonnie Bierbaum R -Lois T. Cobbs
R- Sharon Finucane D -Edna 011anketo
''D -Joan Rudquist R -Carol Gustason
R- Joyce Shudy D- Shirley Mikkelson
D -Kathy DouVille R- Harold Knudsen
Precinct U Precinct 8
R -Mary Meline R- Jeanette Ulrich
D-Joan Hagemann D- Eileen Hannan
R- DeLila Newman R- Doloris McGeorge
D- Robert Leach D -Anne Bergquist
R- Marilyn Heinke R- Lorraine Wyman
D- Alberta Ruf D- Dolores Seal
R- Thelma Jacobson R -Donna Zieska
D- Lillian Peterson D -Ethel Pettman
R- Phyllis Petroski R -Trudi Ann Gores
D- William Madir D- June Coerper
Preci g Stan dby'Judge5
D -Alice Hadir R -John ['ruecd
R -Jean Sullivan D- William Clark
D -Tracy Tyler, Jr. R -Molly Anderson
R- Jeanne Anderson R -Mary Van Der Werf
D- Margaret Stellburg D- Arlene Clark
*R- Inelda Mayleben R- Carole Blowers
.D-Joseph Tromiezak
R- Bonnie Lukes
D- Evelyn Hilstrom
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BROOKLYN CENTER SURVEY PRESENTATION, SEPTEMBER 10, 1984
1. Why the survey was done
Through the Community Social Services Act enacted by the Minnesota Legislature
in 1978, citizen participation in the Hennepin County budget process bacame the
responsibility of the various Human Services Councils. Because of this legis-
lation and since one of the planning functions of the Northwest Human Services
Council is to assess area needs, an extensive telephone survey of area residents
was conducted during the month of March, 1984.
2. How the survey was conducted
- A six -page, 62 question survey instrument was developed by the NW Human Services
Council.
. - Utilizing a simple random - sample selection process, a sampling frame of over
1,000 area residents was drawn from the NW Bell Reverse Street Directory.
A professional consultant from the Minnesota Center for Social Research was
hired to conduct training in proper telephone- interviewing techniques.
- A sample was drawn sufficiently large enough for each city in the northwest
suburbs to be represented in the survey.
- Results of the survey represent area resident's perception of problems in their
community.
- Overall results of this survey ave an error rate due to sampling and other
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random effects of + 3 percentage _ P g points.
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3. Brief conclusions about the NW area as a whole
Recognition of problems single - parent families encounter was almost universal
throughout the 14 cities in the NW suburbs.
Economic issues, i.e. paying heating bills or affording the cost of day care,
had a much lower "don't know response than did non - economic issues.
- The use of drugs or alcohol by youth was given a high ranking by a majority of
the cities in the survey.
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4. Reasons for bringing this information to the City Council
In addition to providing citizen input to the Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners, the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council's role as
an area representative includes providing information to local governments.
This presentation can be seen as a follow -up to the June 28th Public
Meeting at which City Council members expressed an interest in further
information about the survey results for their cities.
5. Highlights of the Northwest Human Services Council survey results for
Brooklyn Center
- 10.3% of all households or 1,098 households in Brooklyn Center are single -
parent, female- headed households with children.
- Of Food Stamp recipients in the 14 cities of the northwest suburbs, Brooklyn
Center has the highest percentage, at 4.97 or 545 cases.
On the question dealing with drug or alcohol use by youth, 327 said it was
very common and 427 said it was somewhat common.
On the question dealing with having difficulty paying heating bills, 327 said
it was very common and 37% said it was a somewhat common problem.
- On the question dealing with having difficulty finding low or moderately-
priced housing, 327 said it was a very common problem and 41% said it was a •
somewhat common problem.
— Brooklyn Center had the highest percentage of divorced persons of the 14
cities surveyed, at 107.
- Brooklyn Center had the highest percentage of persons with a grade school
education of the 14 cities surveyed, at 87.
Brooklyn Center had the highest percentage of persons handicapped of the
14 cities surveyed; at 127.
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BROOKLYN CENTER DEMOGRAPHICS AND SURVEY RESULTS
1) 10.5% of all households in Brooklyn Center, or 1,156 households, are single -
parent, female- headed households with children.
2) 20% of that 10.5 %, or 231 households have household incomes below the poverty
level.
3) Owner- occupied households number 7,701 or 70% of all households in Brooklyn
Center.. Renter - occupied households number 3,300 or 30% of all households.
SOURCE: 1983 Metropoliton Council Population Estimates
1983 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CASES, (% OF HOUSEHOLDS), (1982 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CASES)
1) Public Assistance: 790, (7.2 %),(582).
2) Aid to Families with Dependent Children: 455, (4.1 %), (350)
3) General Assistance: 68, (.6 %), (16).
4) Medical Assistance: 208, (1.9 %), (159).
5) General Assistance Medical Care: 41, (.4 %), (30).
6) MN Supplemental Aid: 18, (.2 %), (27)•
7) Food 'Stamps: 545 (5.0 %) (475
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SOURCE: Hennepin County Economic Assistance Department
1984 NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL SURVEY RESULTS
Sample size =117 or 1.1% of all households, Persons called =175 or 1.6% of all h'sholds.
• R= Rare, SC= Somewhat Common, VC =Very Common, DK =Don't Know.
1) Drug or,alcohol use by youth: R= 15,13 % /SC= 49,42 % /VC= 37,32 % /DK= 16,14 %.
2) Single- parent families experiencing problems related to parenting: R=18,15%/
SC= 42,36 % /VC =35,30 % /DK= 21,18 %.
3) Lack of low or moderately- priced housing: R =23,20 % /SC =48,41 % /VC =38,32 % /DK =8,7 %.
4) Families experiencing severe pressures: R= 22,19 % /SC= 40,34 % /VC= 31,27 % /DK =23,20 %.
5) Paying heating bills: R= 30, 26 %/SC= 43,37 % /VC= 38,32 % /DK =6,5%.
6) Joblessness for those with physical or emotional handicaps: R =30,26 % /SC =37,32X/
VC= 25,21 % /DK= 24,21 %.
7) Affording day care: R= 30,26 % /SC= 39,33 % /VC= 22,18 % /DK= 26,22 %.
8) Lack of transportation for the elderly: R= 37,32 % /SC =36,31 % /VC =26,22%/DK =18,15 %.
9) Teenage pregnancy. R= 28,24 % /SC= 43,37 % /VC= 14,12 % /DK =32,27 %.
10) Affording family counseling: R= 29, 25%/ SC= 33,29 % /VC= 16,14 % /DK =37,32 %.
11) Finding reliable day care: R =36,31 % /SC =39,33 % /VC= 17,15 % /DK =25,21 %.
. 12) Juvenile delinquency: R =35,30 % /SC =51,44%/VC= 12,10 % /DK= 19,16 %.
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SOCIO- ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF BROOKLYN CENTER:
Age 18 - 25; 16,14% 46 - 55: 23,20% 76 - 85: 2,2%
26 - 35: 23,20% 56 - 65: 20,17% 86 plus: 1,1%
36 - 45: 22,19% 66 - 75 8,7% •
Marital
Status Single:' 14,12% Seperated: 1,1%
Married: 82,70% Widowed: 6,5%
Divorced: 12,10% Refused to answer: 2,2%
# of persons
in household 1: 41,39% 3: 17,16% 5 5,5% 7: 0,0%'
other than self 2: 22,21% 4 : 14,13% 6: 3,3% 8: 0,0%
# of children
in household 1: 20,36% 3: 13,24% 5: 2,4% 7: 0,0%
2: 14,25% 4: 3,5% 6: 0,0% 8: 0,0%
Educational Educational
level of Grade School: 9,8% level of Grade School: 6,7%
respondent High School: 50,44% spouse High S 39,47%
23 20% • 11
A.A. Degree: � A.A. De ree.
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1 10% 3 16%
Votech: � Votec
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18 16% 11
B.A. Degree: � Degree: r e. B.A.
M.A. Degree: 2 , 2 % M.A. Degree: 1,1%
PhD. Degree: 0 , 0 % PhD. Degree 0,0%
Employment
Status Full -time: 65,56% Retired: 8,7%
Part -time: 14,12% Student: 2,2%
Full -time in the home: 0,0% Unemployed: 3,3%
Part -time in the home: 3,3% Refused to answer: 1,1%
Homemaker: 16,14% •
Homemaker,Volunteer: 4,3%
Anyone handicapped
in the household: Yes: 14,12% No: 103,88%
Rent or Own: Rent: 16,14% Own: 101,86%
Dwelling
Type Apartment 12,10% Single - family acerage: 4,3 %`
Condominium:. 0,0% Mobile home: 0,0%
Townhouse: 4,3% Other: 0,0%
Single-family city -lot: 95,82%
Gender Male: 42,35% Female: 75,65%
Household
income 0 $5,000: 1,1% 30 - $40,000: 24,21%
5 $10,000: 7,6% 40 $50,000`: 11,9%
10 - $15,000: 12,10% 50 - $60,000: 6,5%
. 2,2%
%
8 7%
15 - $20,000. � $60,000.p1us.
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20 $25,000: 14,12% Don't Know: 2,2/
25 - $30,000: 14,12% Refused to answer: 15,13%
COMPLETE NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL TELEPHONE SURVEY RANKINGS, 1984:
1) Single- parent families experiencing problems related to parenting.
• 2) Finding low or 'moderately - priced housing.
3) Drug or alcohol use by youth.
4) Families expereincing severe pressures.
5) Joblessness for those with physical or emotional handicaps.
6) Paying heating bills.
6) Affording day care.
7), Finding reliable day care.
8) Lack of transportation for the elderly.
9) Lack of housing for the mentally ill.
10) Vandalism
11) Finding affordable family counseling.
12) . Teenage pregnancy.
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for the mentally retarded.
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Juvenile elfin uenc
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15) Domestic abuse.
16) Finding chemical dependency treatment facilities for teenagers.
17) Families, with a disabled -or retarded child, who need services.
18) Isolation of the elderly.
19) Human services that are inaccessible.
20) Difficulty finding out about available human services
21) Physical abuse or neglect of children.
22) Racial discrimination.
23) Difficulty taking care, of home or property because physically unable to do so.
24) Hunger.
25) Sexual abuse of children.
26) Physical abuse or neglect of the elderly.
27) Homelessness.
SAFETY IN THE HOME RANKINGS BY CITY( LEAST SAFE TO MOST SAFE)
Mean City
1.138 1) Brooklyn Center
1.112 2) New Hope
1.105 3) Robbinsdale
1.093 4) Golden Valley
1.073 Northwest Hennepin County
1.064 5) Crystal
1.048 6) Brooklyn Park
1.043 7) Dayton
1.041 8) Champlin
1.040 9) Rogers
1.036 10) Corcoran
1.033_ 11) Maple Grove
1.000 12) Osseo
1.000 13) Hanover
1.000 14) Hassen
SAFETY OUTSIDE THE HOME RANKINGS BY CITY, LEAST SAFE TO MST SAFE
Mean , City •
1.351 1);Robbinsdale
1.299 2) New Hope
1.279 3) Brooklyn Center
1.264 4) Brooklyn Park
1.246 5) Golden Valley
1.237 6) Crystal
1.212 Northwest Hennepin County
1.200 7) Hanover
1.162 8) Champlin
1.120 9) Rogers
1.086 10) Maple Grove
1.057 11) Osseo
1.055 12) Corcoran
1.023 13) Dayton
1.000 14) Hassan
TELEPHONE SURVEY STATUS
Number of
Approximate Approximate Interviews Completed.
City Population Households (% of Households)
1) Brooklyn Center 30,820 10,664 117 (1.1 %)
2) Brooklyn Park 48,780 17,176 124 (.73 %)
3) Champlin 10,270 3,122 75 (2.4 %)
4) Corcoran 4,600 1,345 55 (4.1 %)
5) Crystal 24,850 8,812 79 (.90 %)
6) Dayton 4,100 1,188 47 (4.0 %)
7) Golden Valley 22,410 7,836 140 (1.8 %)
8) Hanover 250 64 5 (7.8 %)
9) Maple Grove 25,720 7,818 60 (.77 %)
• 10) New Hope 23,030 7,914 88`(1.1 %)
11) Osseo 2,870 1,079 34 (3.2 %)
12) Robbinsdale 14,060 5,715 57 (1.0%)
13) Rogers 670 216 27 (12.5X)
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Totals 214,240 73,412 909 (1.24 %)
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BROOKLYN CENTER TELEPHONE SURVEY RANKINGS:
1) Drug or alcohol abuse by youth S
2) Single - parent families experiencing problems related to
parenting
3) Lack of low or moderately- priced housing
4) Families experiencing severe pressure
5) Paying heating bills
6) Joblessness for those with physical /emotional handicaps
7) Affording day care
8) Lack of transportation for the elderly
9) Teenage pregnancy
10) Finding affordable family counseling
11) Finding reliable day care
12) Juvenile delinquency
13)_ Vandalism
14) Lack of housing for the mentally ill
15) Lack of housing for the mentally retarded
16) Domestic abuse
17) Chemical dependency treatment facilities, for teenagers .
18) Isolation of the elderly
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20) Human services that are inaccessible
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21) Families with a disabled or retarded child who needs services
22) Difficulty taking care of home or property
23) Racial discrimination
24) Hunger
25) Difficulty finding out about available human services'
26) Sexual abuse of children
27) Physical abuse or neglect of the elderly
28) Homelessness
BROOKLYN PARK TELEPHONE SURVEY RANKINGS:
1 Drug r alcohol abuse b youth
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2) Single - parent families experiencing problems related to
parenting
- 3) Finding low or moderately priced housing
4 Joblessness
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5) Families experiencing severe pressures
6) Affording day care
7) Vandalism
8) Paying heating bills
9) Lack of housing for the mentally ill
10) Finding reliable day care
11) Finding affordable family counseling
12) Lack of transportation for the elderly
13) Domestic abuse
14) Juvenile delinquency
15) Teenage pregnancy
16) Lack of housing for the mentally retarded
17) Chemical dependency facilities for teenagers
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18), Isolation of the elderly
19) Physical abuse or neglect of children
20) Families with a retarded child who need services
21) Human services that are inaccessible
22) Racial discrimination
23) Difficulty finding out about available human services
24) Sexual abuse of children
25) Hunger
26) Difficulty taking care of home or property
27) :Physical abuse or neglect of the elderly
28) Homelessness
CHANPLIN TELEPHONE SURVEY RANKINGS:
1) Single parent families experiencing problems related to
parenting
2) Paying heating bills
3) Affording day care ,
4) Drug or alcohol abuse by youth
5) Families experiencing severe pressures
6) Finding low or moderly priced housing
7) Lack of transportation for the elderly
8) Joblessness for those with physical /emotional handicaps
9) Lack of housing for the mentally ill
10) Vandalism
11) Lack of housing for the mentally retarded
12) Finding affordable family counseling
13) Finding reliable day care
14) Finding chemical dependency treatment facilities for teenagers
15) Domestic abuse
16) Teenage pregnancy
17) Families with disabled or retarded children who need services
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18) Juvenile delinquency
19) Isolation of the elderly
20) Physical abuse or neglect of children
21) Human services that are inaccessible
22) Difficulty finding out about available human services
23) Racial discrimination
24) Hunger
25) Sexual abuse of children
26) Difficulty taking care of home or property
27) Physical abuse or neglect of the elderly
28) Homelessness
CORCORAN TELEPHONE SURVEY RANKINGS:
1) Finding low or moderately priced housing
2) Paying heating bills
3) Lack of transportation for the elderly
4) Families experiencing severe pressures,
5) Finding reliable day care
5) Single parent families experiencing problems related to
parenting
6) Drug or alcohol abuse by youth
7) Human services that are inaccessible
8) Lack of housing for the mentally ill
9) Affording day care
10) Joblessness for those who have physical /emotional handicaps
11) Finding affordable family counseling
12) Difficulty finding out about available human services
13) Lack .of housing for the .mentally .retarded
14) Teenage pregnancy
15) Vandalism
16) Finding chemical dependency treatment facilities for teenagers
17) Families with a retarded disabled child who need services
18) Domestic abuse
19) Isolation of the elderly
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20) Physical abuse or neglect of children
21) Racial discrimination
22) Juvenile delinquency
23) Difficulty taking care of home or property
24) Sexual abuse of children
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CRYSTAL TELEPHONE SURVEY RANKINGS:
1) Single parent families experiencing problems related to
parenting
2) Finding low or moderately priced housing
3) Drug or alcohol abuse by youth
4) Affording day care
5) Families experiencing severe - pressures
6) Joblessness for those with physical /emotional handicaps
7) Finding reliable day care
8) Lack of housing for the mentally ill
9) Teenage pregnancy
10) Pysing heating bills
11) Finding affordable family counseling
12) Vandalism
13) Lack of transportation for the elderly
14) Juvenile delinquency
15) Domestic abuse
16) Difficulty finding out about available human services
17) Families with a retarded or disabled child who need services
18) Lack of housing for the mentally retarded
19) Human services that are inaccessible
20) Physical abuse or neglect of children
21) Isolation of the elderly
22) Finding chemical dependency treatment facilities for teenagers
23) Difficulty taking care of home or property
24) Racial discrimination
25) Hunger
26) Sexual abuse of children
27) Homelessness
28) Physical abuse or neglect of the elderly
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DAYTON TELEPHONE SURVEY RANKINGS:
1) Lack of transportation for the elderl
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2) Families experiencing severe pressures
3) Finding low or moderately priced housing
4) Single parent families experiencing problems related to
parenting
5) Affording day care
6) Paying heating bills
7) Finding reliable day care
8) Joblessness for those with physical /emotional handicaps
9) Lack of housing for the mentallh ill
10) Drug or alcohol use by youth
11) Vandalism
12) Finding affordable family counseling
13) Lack of housing for the mentally retarded
14) Finding chemical dependency treatment facilities for teenagers
15) Juvenile Delinquency
16) Teenage pregnancy
17) Isolation of the elderly
18) Families with a retarded or disabled child who needs services
19) Domestic abuse
20) Difficulty finding out about available human services
21) Human services that are inaccessible
22) Racial discrimination
23) Difficulty taking, care of home or property
24) Physical abuse or neglect of children
25) Hunger
26) Physical abuse or neglect of the elderly
27) Sexual abuse of children
28) Homelessness
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GOLDEN VALLEY TELEPHONE SURVEY RANKINGS:
1) Finding low or moderately priced housing
2) Single parent families experiencing problems related to
parenting
3) Drug or alcohol abuse by youth
4) Families experiencing severe pressures
5) Joblessness for those with physical /emotional handicaps
6) Finding reliable day care
7); Lack of housing for the mentally ill
8) Vandalism
9) Affording day care
10) Lack of transportation for the elderly
11) Paying heating bills
12) Lack of housing for the mentally retarded
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14 Juvenile delinquency
15) Teenage pregnancy
16) Domestic abuse
17) Finding chemical dependency treatment facilities for teenagers
18) Isolation of elderly
19) Families with a retarded or disabled child who need services
20) Racial discrimination
21) Physical abuse or neglect of children
22) Human services that are inaccessible
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24) Difficulty taking care of home or property
25) Sexual abuse of children
26) Physical abuse or neglect of the elderly;
27) hunger
28) Homelessness
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HANOVER TELEPHONE SURVEY RANKINGS:
1) Paying heating bills
2) Finding low or moderately priced housing
3) Lack of transportation for the elderly
4) Families experiencing severe pressures
5) Drug or alcohol abuse by youth
6) Teenage pregnancy
7) Finding chemical dependency treatment facilities for teenagers
8) Lack of housing - . for the mentally retarded
9) Joblessness for those with physical /emotional handicaps
10) Lack of housing 'tor - the mentally
11) Human services that are inaccessible
12) Affording day care
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15) Families with a retarded or disabled child who need services
16) Difficulty finding out about available human services
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18) Domestic abuse
19) Juvenile delinquency
20) Physical abuse or neglect of children
21) Vandalism
22) Physical abuse or neglect of the elderly
23) Finding reliable day care
24) Isolation of the elderly
25) Homelessness
26) Racial discrimination
27) Difficulty taking care of home or property
28) Sexual abuse of children
MAPLE GROVE TELEPHONE SURVEY RANKINGS:
1) Single parent families experiencing problems related to
parenting
2) Finding low or moderately priced housing
3) Finding reliable day care
4) Lack of transportation for the elderly
5) Joblessness, for those with physical /emotional handicaps
6) Paying heating bills
7) Families experiencing severe pressures
8) Drug or alcohol abuse by youth
9) Affording day care
10) Lack of housing for the mentally ill
11) Finding affordable family counseling
12) Vandalism
13) Lack of housing for the mentally retarded
14) Teenage pregnancy
15) Domestic abuse
16) Human services that are inaccessible'
17) Difficulty finding out about available human services •
18) Families with a retarded or disabled child who need services
19) Finding chemical dependency treatment facilities for teenagers
20) Racial discrimination
21) Juvenile delinquency
22) Isolation of the elderly
23) Physical abuse or neglect of children
24) Sexual abuse of children`
25) Hunger
26) Physical abuse or neglect of the elderly
27) Difficulty taking care of home or property
28) Homelessness
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NEW HOPE TELEPHONE SURVEY RANKINGS.
1) Single parent families experiencing problems related to
parenting
2) Drug or alcohol abuse by youth
3) Families experiencing severe pressures
4) Affording day care
5) Joblessness for those who have physical /emotional handicaps
6) Finding low or moderately priced housing
7) Finding reliable day care
8) Lack of transportation for the elderly
9) Paying heating bill
10) Teenage pregnancy
11) Vandalism
12) Juvenile delinquency
13) Lack of housing for the mentally ill
14) Families with a retarded or disabled child who need services
15) Finding affordable family counseling
16) Domestic abuse
-17 Isolation of
the h elderly
18) Lack of housing for the mentally retarded
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19) Human services that are inaccessible
20) Finding chemical dependency treatment facilities for teenagers
21) Difficulty finding out about available human services
22) Physical abuse or neglect of children
23) Hunger
24) Racial discrimination
25) Difficulty taking care of home or property
26) Sexual abuse of children
27) Homelessness
28) Physical abuse or neglect of the elderly
OSSEO TELEPHONE SURVEY RANKINGS:
1) Joblessness for those with physical /emotional handicaps
2) Lack of housing for the mentally ill
3) Single parent families experiencing problems related to
parenting
4) Drug or alcohol abuse by youth
5) Finding low or moderately priced housing
6) Families experiencing severe problems
7) Affording day care
8) Finding reliable day care
9) Vandalism
10) Paying heating bills.
11) Lack of transportation for the elderly
12) Lack of housing for the mentally retarded
12) Families with a retarded or disabled child who need services
13) Finding chemical dependency treatment facilities for teenagers
14) Finding affordable family counseling
15) Domestic abuse
16) Juvenile delinquency
17) Physical abuse or neglect of children
18) Difficulty finding out about available human services
j 19) Teenage pregnancy
20) Human services that are inaccessible
21) Difficulty taking care of home or property
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22) Racial discrimination
23 Isolation of the elderly
24) Sexual abuse of children
25) Hunger
26) :Physical abuse or neglect of the elderly
27) Homelessness
ROBBINSDALE TELEPHONE SURVEY RANKINGS:
1) Joblessness for those with physical /emotional handicaps
2) Single parent families experiencing problems related to
parenting
3) Finding low or moderately priced housing
4) Drug or alcohol abuse by youth
5) Affording day care
6) Paying heating bills
7) Lack of housing for the mentally ill
8) Finding reliable day care
9) Families experiencing severe pressures
10) Vandalism
11) Difficulty taking care of home or property
12) Teenage pregnancy
13) Juvenile delinquency
14) Finding chemical dependency treatment facilities for teenagers
15) Lack of transportation for the elderly
16) Lack of housing for the mentally retarded
i 17) Finding affordable family counseling
18) Domestic abuse
19) Isolation of the 'elderly
20) Difficulty finding out about available human services
21) Racial discrimination
22) Hunger
23) Physical abuse or neglect of children
24) Families with a retarded or disabled child who need services
25) Human services that are inaccessible
26) Sexual abuse of children
27) Homelessness
28) Physical abuse or neglect of the elderly
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ROGERS'TELEPHONE SURVEY RANKINGS:
1)_ Finding low or moderately priced housing
2) Lack of transportation for the elderly
3) Finding reliable day care
3) Paying heating bills
4) Human services that are inaccessible
5) Finding affordable family counseling
6) Difficulty finding out about available human services
7) Joblessness for those with physical /emotional handicaps
8) Single parent families experiencing problems related to
parenting
9) Families experiencing severe problems
10) Affording day care
11) Drug or alcohol abuse by youth
12) Vandalism
13) Luck of housing for the mentally retarded
14) Lack of housing for the mentally ill
15) Juvenile edlinquency
15) Families with a retarded or disabled child who need services
16) Isolation of the elderly
17) Finding chemical dependency treatment facilities for teenagers
18) Teenage pregnancy
19) Difficulty taking care of home or property
20) Racial discrimination
21) Domestic abuse
22) Homelessness
23) Hunger
24) Physical abuse or neglect of the elderly
25) Physical abuse or neglect of children
26) Sexual abuse of children
QUESTIONNAIRE
TO THE INTERVIEWER: HELLO, THANK YOU FOR THIS DONATION OF YOUR TIME AND ENERGY,
WE, AT THE NORTHWEST'HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL (NWHHSC)
GREATLY APPRECIATE IT!
• INSTRUCTIONS TO THE INTERVIEWER ARE IN CAPITAL LETTERS AND UNDERLINED, DO NOT READ
THIS INFORMATION TO THE RESPONDENT! ALSO, DON'T _READ .THE RESPONSES OF DON'T KNOW (DK)
OR REFUSED TO ANSWER, (RA) TO THE RESPONDENT, JUST CIRCLE THOSE RESPONSES IF THEY
APPLY! COMPLETELY ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN THE BLANKS PROVIDED.
DATE: 2/ /84 TIME: AM /PM INTERVIEWER'S NAME:
INTERVIEWER'S PHONE BANK LOCATION:
RESPONDENT'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ( LOCATED TO THE LEFT OF THE ADDRESS ON THE
PHONE NUMBER SHEET
RESPONDENT'S PHONE NUMBER:
RESPONDENT'S ADDRESS:
RESPONDENT'S CITY ( CIRCLE APPROPRIATE NUMBER
1 BROOKLYN PARK 8 HASSON
2 BROOKLYN CENTER 9 HANOVER
3 CHAMPLIN 10 MAPLE GROVE
4 CORCORAN 11 NEW HOPE
• 5 CRYSTAL 12 OSSEO
6 DAYTON 13 ROBBINSDALE
7 GOLDEN VALLEY 14 ROGERS
INTERVIEW STATUS ( CIRCLE APPROPRIATE ABBREVIATION
INTERVIEW COMPLETE ( INCLUDES AFTER CALL BACK IC
INTERVIEW PARTIALLY COMPLETED ( INCLUDES AFTER GALL 'BACK IPC
NO ANSWER ( AFTER 6 ATTEMPTS NA DISCONNECTED NUMBER: DN
REFUSED TO BE SURVEYED: RS WRONG NUMBER: WN
CALL BACK LATER ( CIRCLE ): CBL IF A CALL BACK IS REQUIRED, WHEN AND WHO?
MONDAY AM /PM RESPONDENT'S NAME:
TUESDAY AM /PM
14EDNESDAY AM /PM COMMENTS:
THURSDAY AM /PM
FRIDAY AM /PM
MONDAY AM /PM
TUESDAY AM /PM
WEDNESDAY AM /PM
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INTRODUCTIONS
IF THIS IS A FIRST TIME CALL: "Hello, This is calling, I
INTERVIEWER'S NATU;
represent the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council. I need to speak with
someone 18 or older please (or, Is your Mom or Dad home ?) We are in the process
of conducting a regional study in order to find out how people feel about the
communities in which they live. This is your opportunity, as a private citizen,`
to communicate with city and county officials regarding your community's needs.`
The results of this study directly influence the budget decisions city and
county officials make. Your telephone number was drawn from a random sample of
the entire northwest suburban Hennepin County area.
I want to add that I would be happy to answer any questions you might have about
this study,- either now or later."
IF THIS IS A CALL BACK ( CHECK INTERVIEW STATUS TO SEE IF THIS CALL SHOULD BE A
CALL BACK "Hello, is in? This is calling
RESPONDENT'S NAME ( TAKEN FROM THE FRONT PAGE
back regarding the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council study. We are in the
process of conducting a regional study in order to find out how people feel about
the communities in which they live. This is your opportunity, as a private
citizen, to communicate with city and county officials regarding your community's
needs.
The results of this study directly influence the budget decisions city and county
officials make. Your telephone number was drawn from a random sample of the
• entire northwest suburban Hennepin County area.
I want to add that I'would be happy to answer any questions you might have about
this study, either now or later."
"First, I would like to ask how common do you perceive the following problems to
be in your city; are they rare, somewhat common, or very common ? "` ( DON'T READ THE
RESPONSES OF DON'T KNOW OR REFUSED TO ANSWER S E01�'SON T l�yy�A vV �Q EE
(INTERVIEWER CIRCLE APPROPRIATE RESPONSES) RARE - CQWN WK T �RD TO
1. The use of drugs or alchohol by youth: 1 2 3 8 9
2. The physical abuse or neglect of children: 1 2 3 8 9
3. Juvenile delinquency: 1 2 3 g 9
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4. Vandalism. 1 2 3 g 9
5. Teenage pregnancy: 1 2 3 8 9
6. Sexual abuse of children 1 2 3 8 9
7. "Next I would like to ask you, do your personally feel your city is a safe place to
be alone at night, either in your own home or outside your own home ?"
• (INTERVIEWER CIRCLE AND /OR FILL IN CORRECT RESPONSE):
YES NO DON'T KNOW REFUSED TO ANSWER ( OWN HOME
YES NO DON'T KNOW REFUSED TO ANSWER ( OUTSIDE OF OWN HOME
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( IF THE ANSWER TO QUESTION 7 IS 140, ASK THE FOLLOWING QUESTION
8. "What is the main reason for you feeling your city.is not a safe place
at night ?"
FEAR OF
FEAR OF
OTHER:
8 -DON'T KNOW 9-REFUSED TO ANSWER
"Next I would Like to ask how common do you perceive the following problems to
be in your city; rare, somewhat common, or very common ?" gpMEp VF�y , �
( INTERVIEWER CIRCLE RARE COMFIM WN WT RMWER TO
9. The physical abuse or neglect of the elderly: 1 2 3 8 9
10. Isolation of the elderly: 1 2 3 8 9
11. Lack of transportation for the elderly: 1 2 3 8 9
"Our next set of questions involve problems families may experience, how common do you
perceive the following problems to-be in your city ?" RARE E8MM ON RR8V ANgWER TO
. 12. Affording the cost of day care: 1 C 2 3 K 8 N 9
13. Finding reliable day care while parents work: 1 2 3 8 9
14. Finding affordable family counseling: 1 2 3 8 9
15. Finding chemical dependency treatment facilities
for teenagers: 1 2 3 8 9
16. F4milies experiencing severe pressures and
problems: 1 2 3 8 9
17. Single parent families experiencing problems
related to parenting: 1 2 3 8 9
"Our next questions involve problems individuals or families may experience, how common
do you perceive the following problems to be in your city; rare, somewhat common, or
very common ?" SOMEWHAT VERY DON'T REFUSED TO
RARE COMMON COMMON KNOW ANSWER
18. Paying heating bills -1 2 3 8 9
19. Finding low or moderately priced housing: 1 2 3 8 9
20. Difficulty taking care of home or property
because people are not physically able to
do so: 1 2 3 8 9
21. Homelessness, either temporary or long term: 1 2 3 8 9
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"The next question is, how do you think unemployment affects the family and /or
the person seeking work ", in your city ?"
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8-DON'T KNOW 9.REFUSED TO ANSWER
"For this set of questions, I want to ask you how common you perceive the following
problems to be in your city; rare, somewhat common, or very common ?" IlIl� gg
RARE CSP& T COFffiN KN�W HMR TO
23. Lack of housing for the mentally retarded: 1 2 3 8 9
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24. Families, with a retarded or disabled child
who need services: 1 2 3 8 9
25. Joblessness for those who have physical or
emotional handicaps: 1 2 3 8 9
26. Lack of housing for the mentally ill: 1 2 3 8 9
27. Domestic abuse, that is, spouse battering: 1 2 3 8 9
Now I would like to ask how common do you perceive the following problems to
be in your city; rare, somewhat common, or very common ?gg vvg��Ryy , E
RARE 88 M T AMON W87 �ffi TO
28. Hunger: 1 2 3 8 9
29. Racial discrimination: 1 2 3 8 9
30. Difficulty finding out about available human
services: 1 2 3 8 9
31 Human services that are inaccessible: 1 2 3 8 9
32. Any other problems you feel it would be important to mention:
A
"Finally, in order to interpret the information you have given us and to make sure we
have a representative sample of households in your community, we need to know some
information about your household for statistical purposes only. This information
will be used to verify our sample and is strictly confidential The information you
give us is coded by number and no names are used, so that no one can be identified
in any way."
a. "I am going to read some age brackets to you, when I reach your age please stop me."
( INTERVIEWER CIRCLE APPROPRIATE AGE BRACKET OR FILL IN AGE GIVEN
• 1. 18 -25 8. 86 OR OLDER
2. 26 -35 9. REFUSED TO ANSWER
3. 36 -45
4. 46 -55
5. 56 -65
6. 66 -75
7. 76 -85
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b. "Your racial or ethnic group"( NUMBER, DO NOT READ THE CATEGORIES, JUST
CIRCLE APPROPRIATE NUMBER
1. WHITE
2. BLACK, NOT OF HISPANIC ORIGIN
3. AMERICAN INDIAN
4 . ASIAN, PACIFIC ISLANDER
5. HISPANIC
6 OTHER, SPECIFY
9. REFUSED TO ANSWER
C. "Your present marital status ?" ( CIRCLE NUMBER, DO NOT READ THE CATEGORIES UNLESS
NEEDED
1 NEVER MARRIED
2. MARRIED
3. DIVORCED
4. SEPERATED
5 WIDOWED
9. REFUSED TO ANSWER
d. "How many people, other than yourself, live in your household ?" ( CIRCLE NUMBER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 REFUSED TO ANSWER
e. "How many are children ?" ( CIRCLE ):
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8. 9 10 REFUSED TO ANSWER
f. ( THERE ARE CHILDREN "What are -their ages ?"
g. "What is the highest level of education you (AND YOUR SPOUSE, IF MARR.IED), have
received ?" ( READ CATEGORIES IF NEEDED, CIRCLE NUMBER(S) THAT APPLY
RESPONDENT SPOUSE
1 1 GRADE SCHOOL
2 2 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE "
3 3 TWO YEARS OF COLLEGE (ASSOCIATE DEGREE
4 4 VOCATIONAL TRAINING
5 5 BACHELOR DEGREE (4 YEARS COLLEGE)
6 6 MASTER'S DEGREE'(M.B.A., J.D.)
7 7 PROFESSIONAL DEGREE'(M.D., PhD, D.D.S.)
8 8 DON'T KNOW
9 9 REFUSED TO ANSWER
h. "Are you presently: 1. EMPLOYED FULLTIME OUTSIDE THE HOME
( CIRCLE ALL THAT 2. EMPLOYED PART -TIME OUTSIDE THE HOPS
APPLY, READ 3.'VORK FULLTIME FROM YOUR HOME
RESPONSES IF 4 WORK PART -TIME FROM YOUR HOME
NEEDED 5. HOMEMAKER FULLTIME
6. HOMEMAKER WHO DOES VOLUNTEER WORK OUTSIDE THE HOME
7. RETIRED
10. STUDENT
11. SEEKING WORK
9. REFUSED TO ANS14ER
i. ( DON'T ASK IF ONLY ONE ADULT IN THE HOUSE, CIRCLE NUMBER THAT APPLIES "How many
adults, other than yourself, are employed full or part time outside the home ?"
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 REFUSED TO ANSWER
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J. "Is anyone in your household physically handicapped ?" ( CIRCLE )
1. YES
2. NO
9. REFUSED TO ANS WER
k. ( IF YES TO OUESTION j ,THEN ASK THIS QUESTION AND CIRCLE NUMBER "How many
people in your household are physically handicapped ?"
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 REFUSED TO ANSWER
1. "Do you rent an appartment or own your own home ?" ( CIRCLE )
1. RENT AN APARTMENT
2. OWN YOUR OWN HOME
9 REFUSED TO ANSWER
M. "Which Describes your home?" ( DO NOT READ CATEGORIES UNLESS NEEDED, CIRCLE
APPROPRIATE NUMBER)
1. APARTMENT
2 COND014INIUM
3. ATTACHED DWELLING °(TOWNHOUSE)
4. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON CITY LOT
5. SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON ACERAGE
6. MOBILE HOME
7. OTHER, SPECIFY
8. DON'T KNOW
9. REFUSED TO ANSWER
n. ( DO NOT ASK THIS OUESTION USE YOUR OWN JUDGEMENT IRC E THE BE P
AND C L E NUM R THAT APPLIES):
RESPONDENT'S SEX: 1. MALE
2. FEMALE
o. "Finally, I am going to read some household income groupings to you, please stop
me when I reach your total household income level." ( CIRCLE APPROPRIATE NUMBER
1. $0 - 5,000
2. $5 - 10,000
3. $10 - 15,000
4. $15 - 20,000
5. $20 - 25,000
6. $25 _ 30,000
7. $30 - 40,000
10. $40 - 50,000
11. $50 - '60,000
12. OVER $60,000
8 DON'T KNOW
9 REFUSED TO ANSWER
"I want to thank you for your time and effort in answering the questions to this
study. If you would like to receive a copy of this study, please contact the
Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council at (612) 536 -0327 for details..
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11cm1wr. introduced the f.olluwin <1 r.,. +: oluLivn and
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moved i is adopt! or I:
RESOLUT IOi 1 110.
RESOLUTION APPIZOVING A 0;1E- T1IIRD MILL LEVY FOR THE PURPOSE
OI' DLr'I'hYI G THI: COST OF OPERATION, PURSUANT TO THE PI:OVISIONS
OF MSA 462.411 THROUGH 462.711, OP THE HOUSING ANU RLDEVELOP14ENT
AUT11O1 I'Y`. G: TlHE CITY OF 13 1 .0OY.LYiQ CENTER FOR THL•' YEAR 1985
WHEREAS, the City Council of the Ciiy of Brooklyn Center is governing
body of the City of Brooklyn Center; and
WIIEREAS, the City Council has received two resolutions from the
Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Brooklyn Center, one entitled
a "Resolution Approving the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Budget for the Year 1985 Pursuant to 14SA Chapter 462.545, Subdivision 6" and the
other entitled a "Resolution Establishing the Tax Levy of the Brooklyn Center
Housing and Redevelopment Authority for the Year 1985 "; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to the provisions of MSA "462.54:5,
Subdivision 6, must by resolution consent to the proposed tax levy of the Housing
and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Brooklyn Center:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that a special tax be levied upon all real and personal property
within the City of Brooklyn Center in the amount equal to one -third of a mill.
BE- .IT 'FURTHER RESOLVED that the said one - third mill, to be used for
{ the operation of the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority pursuant
to the provisions of MSA 462.411 through 462.711, be certified for tax levy to
the County Auditor of Hennepin County on or before October 10, 1984.
~ 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: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SHINGLE CREEK TRAILWAY LANDSCAPING
PROJECT NO. 1984 -15 AND ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION
THEREOF
WHEREAS, the City Council considers it to be in the best interests
of the City to provide for the completion of landscaping improvements along
Shingle Creek between I -694 and 69th Avenue North; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has received proposals for the installation
of plantings along Shingle Creek, said proposals as follows:
Bidder Proposal
Mickman Brothers Nurseries, Inc. $12,872.00
Buell's,_Inc. $16,435.00
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has advised the City Council that the
proposal of Mickman Brothers Nurseries, Inc., in the amount of $12,872.00, is
- the lowest responsible proposal received and has recommended that a contract
be awarded to said firm in that amount.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center,'Minnesota, that:
1. The proposed improvement shall be established as follows:
SHINGLE CREEK TRAILWAY LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1984 -15
2. The proposal of Mickman Brothers Nurseries, Inc., in the amount
of $12,872.00, is hereby accepted. The Mayor and City Manager
are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with
said firm in that amount.
3. The total cost of said project is estimated as follows:
Contract Cost $12,872.00
Engineering Cost
1,158.48
Staff
Consultant 1,850.00
Administrative Cost 128.72
TOTAL $16,009.20
4. The accounting for Improvement Project No. 1984 -15 will be done
in the Capital Projects Fund (Division 97).
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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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CITY
6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
B ROOKLYN
TELEPHONE 561 -5440
C ENTER EMERGENCY POLICE - FIRE
1 j� 911
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T0: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
Mal: Sy Knapp, Director of Public lVorks
DATE: September 28, 1984
RE: Landscaping of Shingle Creek Trailway, I -694 to 69th Avenue North
At your request staff has solicited proposals for the landscaping of the
Shingle Creek Trailway between I -694 and 69th Avenue North. The low bid has
been submitted by Mickman Brothers Nurseries, Inc. a firm that has completed
many similar projects within the City over the last four years. - Accordingly,
staff recommends the City Council accept the proposal of Mickman Brothers
Nurseries, Inc. as provided on the attached resolution.
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Please note that the landscape plan submitted by the City's consultant
(Erkkila & Associates) not only establishes the planting schedule to be
followed by this contractor, it establishes planting schedules to be incorporated
in the development plans for presently vacant abutting properties (i.e. Ramada
Hotel, Spec. 12,building, etc.).
SK:jn
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the 15th day of October,
1984 at p.m. at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider an amend-
ment to the City Ordinances relating to amusement devices,
ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTICN 23 OF THE CITY ORDINANCE RELATING
TO AMUSEMENT DEVICES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 Chapter 23 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn
Center is hereby amended in the following manner:
Section 23- .2102. Definitions.
C. "Amusement Device" - The term amusement device as used herein means
any amusement device of the following types:
1. A machine or contrivance, including "pinball" machines,
electronic or video games, mechanical miniature pool
tables, bowling machines, shuffle boards, electric
rifles or gun ranges, miniature mechanical or electronic
devices and games or amusements patterned after baseball,
basketball, hockey and similar games or like devices
machines, or games which may be played solely for amuse-
ment and not as a gambling device and which devices or
games are played by the insertion of a coin(s) or tokens)
or at a fee fixed and charged by the establishment in which
such devices or machines are located. [and which contain
no automatic payoff devices for the return of money, coins,
merchandise, checks, tokens or. any other thing or item of
value, provided, however, that such machine may be equipped
to permit a free play or game.]
Section 23 -2111. Payoffs.
It shall be unlawful for the licensee or for the owner or operator
of the establishment where any amusement device is located to give
any money as a reward or prize for the playing of the amusement
device. It shall be unlawful for the licensee or for the owner
or operator of the establishment where any amusement device is
located to give any token, merchandise or any other thing Lofj
with a retail value [or any reward or prize in lieu of free games
registered on such device, and] of more than $2.00, other than
free games, as a reward or prize for the playing of the amusement
device. All free games so registered shall be played on the device
registering such free game. There shall be no mechanism on the
amusement device whereby the operator can cancel registered free games.
Section 23 -2112. Automatic Payoffs.
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain,, sell or permit
to be operated any amusement device which has been converted into an
automatic payoff device which automatically awards any money, or any
Ordinance fdo.
prizes, tokens, merchandise, gifts or anything [of] a r etail
value of more than $2.00, other than free games, to the Loperator
or] player of such amusement device. It shall be unlawful to
convert any amusement device into an automatic payoff device.
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon
thirty (30) days following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of 19
Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
Date of Publication
Effective Date
(Underline indicates new matter, brackets indicate matter to be deleted.)
MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Ronald A. Warren, Director of Planning and Inspect on
DATE: September 27, 1984
SUBJECT: Ordinance amending Chapter"23 of the City Ordinances
regarding Amusement Devices
On the October 1, 1984 City Council Agenda is an ordinance amending Chapter 23
relating to amusement devices. The staff was directed to prepare the ordinance
amendment at the September 10, 1984 City Council meeting following discussion of
the matter by the City Council and a request by Mr. Perry Snower, representing
Showbiz Pizza to amend the ordinance to allow prizes to be awarded for skee ball
games.
Mr. Snower pointed out that the lack of skee ball at the Brooklyn Center opera-
tion seemed to be a reason why their revenues were down in comparison to other
operations where skee ball is played and prizes are awarded.
The ordinance amendment proposed modifies the definition of an amusement de-
vice by eliminating the portion of the definition which is regulatory rather
than descriptive. It also modifies the regulatory provisions in the ordinance
regarding "payoffs and "automatic payoffs" to allow the awarding of a token,
merchandise or prize as a reward for playing an amusement device, provided the
prize or reward has a retail value of no more than $2.00. Money as a prize or
reward would still be prohibited by our ordinance.
It should be noted that this change would allow limited prizes for any amuse -
ment device not considered a gambling device or game of chance which are regu-
lated by the State of Minnesota. State regulations for gambling devices or
games of chance, for the most part, only allow free games or additional plays
as a reward. A pinball machine is an example of this type of device.. The City
still regulates and licenses the use of pinball machines as an "amusement de-
vice", however, State regulations prohibit payoffs other than free games for
this game and State regulations would prevail in such instances. The proposed
ordinance makes no other changes regarding the use of amusement devices for
gambling and would still prohibit these devices to be used for gambling or
the making of bets or wagers.
In first attempting to draft an ordinance amendment in response to the City
Council direction, consideration was given to allowing the rewarding of prizes
for only skee ball. On further review the City Attorney felt there could be
"equal protection" problems by limiting it in this manner. Next we considered
allowing "prizes of little or no value" for "games of skill" hoping the State
might have a listing of "games of skill" and "games of chance ". There is no
such listing of games and the State has only determined what are games of
chance or gambling devices and some attorney generals' opinions regarding
certain games of skill. The term of little or no value" was also considered
to be too vague.
It was decided next that the ordinance should then allow prizes to be offered
for any amusement devices not considered gambling devices or games of chance
and limit to a specific amount the value of any prize or reward The feeling'
was that the City Council did not seem to object to the trinket type of prizes
Mr. Snower had indicated would be offered. He had noted the prizes generally
cost Showbiz Pizza less than $1.00 each. We felt it more appropriate to use
" retail value" rather than "wholesale value" and feel a $2.00 maximum would
Memo to Mr. Splinter
September 27, 1984
Page 2
be an appropriate limit. However, the City Council might well want to review
this aspect particularly because this dollar amount essentially becomes the
tool for enforcing the prize restriction.
All in all, the staff feel the draft ordinance is an appropriate response to
the City Council's direction and a means of responding to Mr. Snower's desire
to give prizes for certain games and our concern for an effective means of
administering the ordinance.
I'm certain Mr. Snower will be at the City Council and may wish to comment
further on the proposed ordinance amendment.
lm
LePevere
Lef Ice
Kcmiedy
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September 27, 1984
,M First Bank Place West
-�nneapolis
<,nnesota 55402
Mr. Tom Bublitz
= aIephone 612- 333 -0543 City of Brooklyn Center
;ayton L. LeFevere 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
erbert P. Lefler Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430
Dennis O'Brien
ohn E. Drawl
?avid J. Kennedy RE: Amusement Devices
ohn B. Dean
-aienn E. Purdue Dear Tom:
Richard J. Schieffer
.narles L. LeFevere
terbert P. Lefler III Enclosed are excerpts from other City codes pertaining
:eftrey J. Strand to the regulation of amusement devices.
Aary J. Blorklund
-tdnn G. Kressel
Jayle Nolan Sincerely yours,
.:indy L. Lavorato
Michael A. Nash LeFEVERE, LEFLER, KENNEDY,
uk2 omarek
Sri ice O' BRIEN & DRAWZ
_o . Clugg
tames J. Thomson, Jr. C - i
.lames M. Strommen ~,
Mary C. Nielsen
t3 me s�� Thomson, J J
JJT /rat
Enclosures
Crystal City Code 1100.01
CHAPTER XI
BUSINESS AND TRADE REGULATIONS
Section 1100 Amusements and Amusement Devices
1100.01. Activities Licensed. It is unlawful for any person to operate
within the City a circus, theatrical performance, show, dance hall,
merry -go- round, ferris wheel, shooting gallery, pool table, billiard
table, bowling alley, or any game or performance, or any apparatus or
device for which a fee, price or admission is charged without a license.
1100.03. Applications for Amusement License An applicant for an
amusement or amusement evice license shall appear in person before the
Council and present a written application stating in detail the nature
and scope of the activity contemplated to be operated. Upon Council`
approval, the application procedure of Chapter X applies. The license
fees for activities licensed under this Section are set by Chapter X.
1100.05. Fortune Tellers. Fortune tellers, astrologers or persons prac-
ticing palmistry, cc rvoyancy, mesmerism or persons giving exhibitions
or practicing or using any device for the purpose of telling fortunes,
or spiritualistic readings, or sittings, or exhibitions of such character,
shall not be granted a license for any such purpose unless he has been a
resident of this City for at least six months preceding the. issuance of
such license, and unless such person so applying shall, before the issuance
of such license, make and execute a bond for the sum of $200.00, with
sureties approved by the Council, conditioned for the observance of this
Code.
1100.07. Billiard Tables and Bowling Alleys. It is unlawful to operate
a billiard table, pool table pigeonhole table, or a 9 or 10 pin bowling
alley within 500 feet -of any public building in the City.
1100.09. Mechanical Amusement Devices. Subdivision 1. Defined.
Mechanical amusement ev ce means any machine, which, upon die T insertion
of a coin or slug, operates or may be operated or used for a game,
contest, or amusement of any description.
Subd. 2. License Required. It is unlawful to maintain, keep or
sell within the i�y`a mechan cal amusement device without a license
therefor from the Council. This Section shall not apply to mechanical
amusement devices held or kept in storage or for sale, and which are not
actually in use or displayed for use.
Subd. 3. License Fees Licenses for mechanical amusement
devices shall ,be issued by the Clerk after the applications therefor
have been approved by the Council and the license fees required have been
paid.
Cry:,tal City Code 1100. 09, Subd. Lt
Subd. 4. Gambling Prohibited No person shall permit the operation
of such a machine or device for the making of side bets or gambling in arty
form. No prize, award, merchandise, gift, money or anything of value shall
be given to arrj player of such machine or device.
Subd. 5. (Repealed, Ord. No. 77.25, Sec. 1)
1100.11. Trampolines Subdivision 1. License No person shall practice
or exercise or engage in the business of operation of any trampoline,
jumping, tumbling or exercising devices within the City for - which a fee,
price or admission is charged without having first procured and obtained
a license therefor.
Subd. 2. Special Use Permit Any person trishing to obtain a license
under this subsection_ shall submit the following along with the application
to the Planning Commission and Council for approval of a special use permit
as provided for in the Zoning Regulations of this Coder
a) Site location.
b) Plans and layout of the business operation showing type
and height of fences,'lighting, buildings or structures, apparatus
or equipment involved.
Subd. 3. Safety Devices The area containing jumping, trampoline,
or exercising devices for use by the public shall be fenced or otherwise
enclosed as recommended by the Chief Building Inspector and approved by
+� the Council. The fence or enclosure must be provided with a gate, gates,
a door or doors. The gates or doors must be locked when the jumping or
exercising devices are not in use or when no attendant is present. The
area shall be provided with proper lighting as approved by the Chief
Building Inspector. Business operations shall be scheduled so that the
gates or doors may be locked no later than 11:00 p.m. An attendant shall
be present at all times while members of the public are engaged in or
using the trampoline, jumping or tumbling devices.
Subd. 4. Insurance Every applicant for a license shall present
with his application a certificate of liability insurance. The certificate
shall be issued by an insurance carrier licensed to do business in the
State of Minnesota in the limits of $25,000 because of bodily injury to
or death of one person per accident, and $50,000 because of bodily injury
to or death of two or more persons per accident, and $5,000 property damage
per accident. The certificate shall be kept up -to -date by notification to
the Clerk of changes in coverage and changes of carriers prior to the
effective date of the change.
West Saint Paul City Code 1100.01
CHAPTER XI
BUSINESS AND TRADE REGULATIONS
Section 1100 Amusements and Amusement Devices
1100.01. Mechanical Amusement Devices Subdivision 1. Definition ` A coin operate:;
mechanical amusement device is hereby defined as any machine which, upon the
insertion of a coin, token or slug, operates or may be operated by the public for
use as a game, entertainment or amusement, which amusement device contains no
automatic payoff device for the return of money, coins, checks, tokens or mer-
chandise, or which provides no such payoff by any other means or manner. The term
"coin operated mechanical amusement device" includes so-called pinball machines,
music machines, motion picture machines, table shuffleboard games, foosball,
pool tables, amusement rides excepting those provided for under Subsection 1100.09
pertaining to amusement rides of the type used at carnivals; and similar games of
amusement for which a fee is charged to players for the playing thereof, and all
other machines which by the insertion of a coin or token, operate for the enter-
tainment or amusement of the player, except weighing machines. Music machines shall
include any machine which plays music upon the insertion of a coin or slug and any
device or instrument directly or indirectly connected to the public telephone system,
and which, upon insertion of a coin or slug, emits music.
Subd. 2. License Required. No person shall own, operate, maintain or keep
for operation within the City of West Saint Paul, any such coin operated mechanical
amusement device as hereinbefore defined,.without first having applied for and
received a license thereof as hereinafter provided.
Subd. 3. Deposit and Fees: Basic Fee Any person desiring to engage or
continue in or carry on the business of a mechanical amusement device owner or
operator, except those persons owning or operating only music machines or amusement
rides, shall file an application with the City Clerk for a license so to do and
shall deposit with the City Clerk the fee set by Chapter X. The application shall
state the name, residence, place of business and the places where the applicant
proposes to install and operate such machines, the kind and number thereof, and the
address of the place where his machines are to be stored. All applications for
machine licenses, including music machines, shall contain a statement of the
list price of such machines.
Subd. 4. Additional Fee In addition to the fee required by Subdivision 3,
the applicant shall deposit for each machine, except music machines and coin
operated amusement rides, owned and operated by the person, the fee set by
Chapter X per machine per annum.
Subd. 5. Fees: Music Machines Licenses for music machines shall be applied
for by the owner or operator of such machines, the application being made to the
City Clerk. The basic and additional fee per machine is set by Chapter X. No
other license shall be required hereunder for the operation of music machines.
Subd. 6. Fees: Amusement Rides Licenses for coin operated amusement rides
shall be applied for by the owner or operator of such machines,- the application bein_,
_ made to the City Clerk. The basic and additional fee per machine is set by
Chapter X. No other license shall be required hereunder for the operation of such.
amusement ride machines.
West Saint Paul City Code 1100.01, Subd. 7
Subd. 7 Tags: Display The licensee shall receive in addition to the
license, one annual license tag for each machine licensed, which tag shall be
displayed upon the machine in a prominent place, such license tags must be secured
and affixed to the machines before said machines are set up for operation by the
public. It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to obtain and affix such
tags to said machines.
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Subd. 8. Transfer No license issued hereunder may be transferred, but a
machine with license tag affixed may be moved by the owner from one location to
another. Report shall be made to the City Clerk by the owner or operator within
ten days of such transfer, setting the facts thereof.
Subd. 9. Refunds: Proration Upon revocation of any license provided for
herein, no refund shall be made of arty portion of the license fee. No licenses
shall be prorated for any portion of the calendar year. All applications for machin::
licenses, including music machines and amusement rides, shall contain a statement of
the list price of such machines.
Subd. 10. Confiscation of Unlicensed Machines The License Inspector shall
confiscate any machine set up for operation by the public if the same is not
properly licensed or is operated by an owner or operator not licensed for said
purpose
Subd. 11. Revocation Any license granted under this Subsection may be
revoked by the City Council at arW time without a hearing and without notice to
the licensee. Arty misstatement of fact in the application for said licenses shall
be grounds for revocation of such license.
Subd. 12. Termination. Said licenses shall hereafter terminate on the 31st
day of December each year unless sooner revoked or forfeited.
C Subd. 13. Minors; Gambling No person licensed hereunder or under any other
section shall permit to be operated in any such licensee's place of business, any suc_
machine or device, except music machines and amusement rides, by any person under
the age of 16 years. No person employed by any person licensed hereunder or under
any other section shall permit to be operated in any such licensee's place of
business any such machine or device, except music machines and amusement rides, by
arty person under the age of 16 years. No licensee nor any employee of any such
licensee may permit to be operated in any such licensee's place of business any
such machine or device for the making of side bets or gambling in any form.
1100.03. Mechanical Riding Devices Subdivision 1. Defined A coin operated
mechanical riding device or machine is defined as any machine or device which persons
may ride in or upon after insertion of a coin and which machine or device is
primarily intended for amusement of children.
Subd. 2. General Rule No person shall maintain or keep for operation within
the City a coin- operated mechanical riding machine or device without a license.
Subd. 3. License: Fee A separate license is required for each such machine
or device. The license fee is set by Chapter X.
Subd. 4. Application The application for the license shall give a
description of the machine or device, the exact location where the machine or
device is to be kept or maintained and the name and address of the owner of the
machine or device.
Subd. 5. Insurance The licensee shall carry liability insurance as
required by Chapter X.
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267.530. Reserved.
Editor's note — Section 5 of 79 -Or -135, adopted June 29, 1979, repealed
former § 267.530, which prohibited street carnivals and was derived from,§
331.070 of the 1960 Code.
267.540- 267.5b0. Reserved.
ARTICLE VI., MECHANICAL DEVICES
GENERALLY
267.560. Definitions. As used- in this article, the
following terms shall mean:
Machine A mechanical amusement device.
Mechanical amusement device:
(a) A machine or contrivance, including "pinball" ma-
chines, which, upon the insertion of a coin, slug or
other token, operates or may be operated as a game,
contest or other amusement only and which contains
no automatic payoff device for the return of money,
coins, merchandise, checks, tokens or any other thing
or item of value; provided, however, that such machine
may be equipped to permit a free play or game.
(b) Mechanical miniature pool tables, bowling machines,
shuffleboards, electric rifle or gun ranges, miniature ;
mechanical devices and games or amusements pat -
terned after baseball, basketball, hockey and similar
games and like devices, machines or games which
may be played solely for amusement and not as
gambling devices, and which devices or games are
played by the insertion of a coin or coins or at a fee
fixed and charged by the establishment in which such
devices or machines are located.
Operator: A person engaged in the business of operating
mechanical amusement devices. (Code 1960, As Amend., §
369.010)
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LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS,
267.670. License required No person shall engage in
the business of operatingunderl mechanical
amusement device As
without being licensed
Amend., § 369.020)
267.680. Application for license. Any person desiring
in the business of operating mechanical
to engage l in writing to the department
amusement devices shall apply hcation shall
of licenses and consumer services;
and,h if Partnership or
contain the name of the app licant
firm, the names of all partners or persons interested therein;
if a corporation, the state of incorporation, the names of all
officers and managers, together a pplication t he re id n e bus tress
of all persons named in the
address of the applicant, and shall state whether or not any _
Berson named in the application has also contain the number
any crime. Such application shall
of machines desired to be licensed and the location at which
such machines will be kept and operated. (Code 1960, As
Amend., § 369.030)
267.590. Police investigation. After the filing of the
application, the department of licenses and consumer
services shall forward the application to the police
department for investigation and report. After investigation,
the police department shall report to the city council and
make its recommendation as to the granting or denial of the
license. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 369.040) --^
267.600. License fees. The hers ($37.00) lus operator's
machine shall be thirty-seven do
license fees as follows: $123.00
For not more than 4 machines ... ....
For 5 up to and including 9 machines .. . • 242.00
For 10 up to and including 19 machines
For 20 up to and includin g 30 • • • • • • ......... 482.00 v
machines .. 721.00
For more than 30 machines . . • • 961.00
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§ 267.600
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The operator's license shall not permit the operation of any
machine unless in addition thereto the operator has paid a
7.00 license fee for each machine
- ven dollar (�3 )
se
thirty 369.050; Ord. of
Amend., e 1960 As Am , §
operated by
him. Cod ,
10- 11 -74, § 1; 77 -Or -147, § 1, 7- 15 -77)
267.605. Location restricted. A mechanical amuse-
ment device shall not be kept or operated on the premises of
a grocery store. A mechanical amusement device which is
located on the premises of a grocery store on the effective
date of this section may be kept and operated until the
expiration of the license for such device, but such license
shall not be renewed unless the device has been moved to a
location other than a grocery store prior to November 1,
1978. (78 -Or -136, § 1, 7- 28 -78)
267.610. License expiration. All licenses under this
article shall expire on November first of each year. (Code
1960, As Amend., § 369.060)
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7.620. Licensee's identification required on ma-
l chines. (a) The licensee shall permanently affix, in a licensed under this
conspicuous place on each either his article, his name an or telephone number
and shall keep the same legible.
(b) At the time a license issued tthe li licensee a
licenses and consumer servic es shall wan
decal for each licensed machine. The
decal shall h
all show
assigned license number and the license year. Immediately
after the issuance of the license, the licensee shall �..--
permanently and conspicuously affix the decal to the
appropriate machine. (Code 1960,
As Amend., § 369.070;
80 -Or -197, § 1, 8- 22 -80)
267.630. Transfer of machine location. Any duly
Y
licensed
machine may be transferred from one location to
another upon due notice thereof being given in writing to
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§ 267.670
LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS
the department of licenses and consumer services. (Code
1960, As Amend., § 369.080)
267.640. Impounding of machines. Any machine
found to be in noncompliance with section 267.620 of this
article shall be impounded by the police department or the
director of the department of licenses and consumer
services, and,any impounded machine may be reclaimed by
the owner within thirty (30) days from the date of
impounding and upon the payment to the city of costs
sufficient to defray the expense of impounding and storage,
and any reclaimed machine shall not be used except upon
compliance with the terms of this article. If the machine is
not reclaimed within the thirty (30) days above specified, it
may be destroyed or disposed of at the discretion and
direction of the city council. (Code 1960, As Amend., §
369.090; 80 -Or -197, § 2, 8- 22 -80)
267.650. Replacement of lost decals. If a decal
required by section 267.620. is lost or removed from the
machine, the operator may obtain a replacement of the
decal upon filing with the department of licenses and
consumer services an affidavit setting forth the facts, and
upon the payment of two dollars ($2.00). (Code 1960, As
Amend., § 369.100; 77 -Or -147, § 1, 7- 15 -77; 80 -Or -197, § 3,
8- 22 -80)
267.660. License renewals. Any licensee desiring a
renewal of his license shall make application therefor not
less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the '---
license then in force. If the application is not made within
the time specified, the applicant shall be required to pay an
additional fee in the sum of ten (10) per cent of license fee
required by this article. (Code 1960 As Amend., § 369.110)
267.670. Revocation of licenses. In addition to other -
penalties, all licenses held by the operator may be revoked
for any violation of this article. (Code 1960, As Amend., §
369.120)
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§ 267.680
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267.680. Multiple coin machines prohibited. No
mechanical amusement device shall be so constructed,
maintained or operated as to be capable of taking more than
one coin, token or slug per player for any one game, and
multiples of the design, kind or charlicter of the game are
prohibited. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 369.130)
267.690. Gambling prohibited. No owner of any
amusement device, or owner or operator of any establish-
ment where such device is located, shall permit the same to
be used for gambling or for the making of bets or wagers.
(Code 1960, As Amend., § 369.140)
Cross reference— Gambling, Ch. 387.
267.700. Reserved.
Editor's note - Section 1 of 76 -Or -148, enacted Aug. 26, 1976, repealed
former § 267.700 providing for a restriction upon minors playing
amusement devices and derived from Code 1960, as amended, § 369.150.
267.710. Prizes in lieu of free games prohibited. No
licensee or owner or operator of an establishment where any
amusement device is located shall give any money, token,
merchandise or any other thing of value or any reward or
prize in lieu of free games registered on such device, and all
free games so registered shall be played on the amusement
device registering such free games, and there shall be no
device on the machine whereby the operator can cancel
registered free games. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 369.160)
E—
267.720- 267.730. Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. MECHANICAL DEVICES
FOR CHILDREN
267.740. "Amusement device" defined. As used in
this article, the term "amusement device shall mean
amusement devices designed for and used exclusively by
children, such as, but not limited to kiddie cars, miniature
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Brad Hoffman, Administrative Assistant
DATE: September 28, 1984
SUBJECT: Telephone Answering System
The Council requested the staff to investigate the possibilities of adding an
answering machine to the City's phone system. The City has received a number
of complaints about the length of time that an individual has to wait before
their call is answered.
Having reviewed the problem, I feel that two (2) potential sources of the
problem can be eliminated as the cause. First, the personnel operating the
switchboard are answering the calls when they come in Incoming calls are not
ignored but are being deft with in a prompt, efficient manner. Second, our
phone system is functioning properly. If all of the lines are tied up, an
incoming call would receive a busy signal. All of the lines are operable and
have just been tested.
The Council has several options that might solve the problem. First, the
phone system can be programmed to ring at another desk after a given number of
rings. Currently, calls made to the Civic Center are automatically transferred
to the switchboard after six (6) rings. An identical approach could be used
by having the calls being automatically transferred after a determined number
of rings to another station. The advantage of this system is cost. The
programming required would be less than $500.00. The disadvantages of this
approach is the assumption that the individual to whom the phone call is being
transferred is at their desk at the time. It would not cover breaks, lunch
Periods, times when that individual is coving the switchboard or any of those
times during the day that their job requires them to be away from their desk.
A second option is an answering machine. I am sure that we are all familiar
with such machines that will answer the phone with a recorded message after a
predetermined number of rings. A basic automatic call sequencer will cost
approximately $7,450.00. There are options available that would allow us to
split lines and thus provide a different message for different calls. For
example, the police department, park and recreation department and the other
departments could all have lines giving them a more individualized response.
The cost of that option is $1,215 plus $425 for each additional recorder. A
total system with a management package would cost approximately $9,200 including
the installation. The management package would provide a print -out of the
number of calls, the number of hang ups, waiting time, sequenced calls, completed
calls, calls that hung up after receiving the recorded message and so forth.
Assuming that the calls coming in at the present time that are unanswered are
actually received by the City, then the recording system should eliminate the
problem. It would be my recommendation that we purchase only the basic machine
if it is determined that we need this system. I will be avilable to discuss
this Monday night.
Licenses to be approved by the City Council on October 1, 1984
la
AMUSEMENT DEVICE OPERATOR C d. '
United Artists Theater 5810 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
C ' of of Police
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE
Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning 4721 33rd Ave. N. A
Buildinjkyfficial
PRIVATE KENNEL LICENSE
Jesse Sandoval 48 an Ave. N. C� N
55 Logan
City Clerk
GENERAL APPROVAL: ,
(3e S nt -, City Clerk
THE NORTH HENNEPIN
esv. 10alhoso 4,141A0 0,95 onal NMI g
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Sept. 6, 1984
The Office of the Mayor -
City of Br ooklyn Cen ter
Your Honor:
The North Hennepin Business and Professional Women's Organization is
inviting you to join in our observance of the NATIONAL BUSINESS
WOMEN'S WEED: by signing the enclosed Proclamation. The Proc lamation
will be read ar our Oct. 17 meeting which is our special day of the
observance. You will be acknowledged with all mayors of the North
Hennepin area issuing the Proclamation.
I have enclosed a brochure wh tells you about our organizat
the North Hennepin organization has over 60 members. One of our
maj projects is awarding a $500.00 scholarship to a woman who is
continuing or upgrading her education and thereby becomes a more
valuable employee and member of her community.
The Oct. 17 meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour at the
Westphal American Legion Club, 36th and Fr ance Ave. N., Robbinsdal e,
Mn. Our speak=er w i l l be Chris Anderson who w i l l speak: on the
equation, "Value __ change + growth ?" Chris is the winner of the
:state: Young Career Woman award. We w i l l a l s o be honoring a Woman of
the Year who is as yet not selected.
We w ish we were able to issue an invitation to join us at our
expense, our treasury will not allow us this priviledge. However,
if you would l i k e at attend at your ex p ense , you can make
reservation by calling Emmy Lou Ek:ern at 522-1275 no later than
Monday, Oct 15. The charge for the meal is $9.00. Many riven and
women who support the BPW will be celebrating with us.
Please have the Proclamation returned to my attention at General
Label Company, 71 00 Madison Ave. W., Golden Val I ey, Mn. 55427 no
later than Oct. 5.
Your support w i l l be remembered. Thank: you.
Sincerely;
Bever I y Romf
Nati ona l Business Womens Weep; Chairman
North Hennepin BPW
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK
WHEREAS wo&king women constitute an even .inelceas.ing number o4 the Nation'z
wor,,k i..na 4 once, and ate coutant.Zy zt;Living to b eAve theik
communities, the ix 6tate6 and thei& nation in civic and cut tunat
pAognar,6; and
WHEREAS major g oat,a o6 buz.ina.6 and p&o6uzionat women are to heep et,.
bette& conGLitiorus { bu6 inuz women thno�ugh the study ou .6oe-at,
educati.onat, economic and pot,i ticat pnobteru; to help them be o
g,eate/L ZeAv.ice to theit community; to 6uhthen 6Aiend617.ip with
women t1koughout the waAtd; and
WHEREAS att o' u6 ace proud o6 thei& te.ade zhip in throe man 6 ietd6 o6
endeavoh.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, by the authorLitu
vated in me, do hereby prLoeta.im the week o6 OetobeA 21 -27, 1984 az Nat.onat
Bu,6ineu Women'z Wec�Z sponsaned by the Nrficnati Fec�erLj ian o6 Bua,i.nuz and
Pno6ezzionat Wotf2n'. C.eubz, Inc. and urge att c it-i.zenz in the North Hennepin'
Area, att civic and u Latea.nat groups, att educational as�soe i,at.iona, att newt t
medic_ and oche t eomnun.ity ongatuzat.ionz to join in th z .datute to woirk ing I
warren by encaurcac.ing and pr omating the ce.Lebtati.on o" the achievementa o�
att bud,inez.b and pro6ezziana.°_ women a6 they conV-i.bute da.ity to ours economic,
civic and cuttwrat puhpo.bu.
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