HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 02-11 CCP Regular Session CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
FEBRUARY 11, 1985
7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Open Forum
5. Approval of Consent Agenda
-All items listed with an asterisk are considered to be _routine by the
City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a Council member so requests,
in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
*6. Approval of Minutes January 28, 1985
7. Resolutions:
*a. Establishing Diseased Shade Tree Removal Project No. 1985 -08,
Approving Specifications, and Directing Advertisement for Bids
(Contract No. 1985 -E)
*b. Denying the Request by Neil Heating and Air Conditioning for a
Mechanical Contractor's License l
c. Amending the 1985 General Fund Budget, ansferring Funds from
Council Contingency Account to Police De artment Mobile Equipment
Account No. 4553 for Mobile Command Cent r
*d. Authorizing Purchase of Two 27,500 GVW D p Trucks
-The purchase of the trucks is being rec mmended as per the Hennepin
County bid and is authorized for the Street Department in the 1985
Budget.
*e. Accepting Bid and Approving Purchase of 14' Step Van for the Fire
Department
-It is recommended the bid of Polar Chevrolet in the amount of
$20,737 be accepted.
f. Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Enter into an Agreement
} with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. to onduct a.Traffic Analysis
Relating to Retail Development within Brooklyn Center
*g. Expressing Recognition of and Appreciation for the Dedicated Public
Service of Virginia Swanson
*h. Expressing Recognition of and Appreciation for the Dedicated Public
Service of Diane Lemke
8. Planning Commission Items (7:15 p.m.)
a. Planning Application g No. 40 submitted PP 8 36 e by the City of
Brooklyn Park for a special use permit to conduct a ditch dredging
project in the flood plain within the Crystal Airport property west
of Unity Avenue, north and south of 63rd Avenue North. The Planning
Commission recommended approval of Application No.'84036 at its
January 31, 1985 meeting.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- February 11, 1985
9. Ordinances:
a. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 of the City Ordinances Regarding
Holiday Leave
-This ordinance was first read on January 14, 1985, published in the
City's official newspaper on January 24, 1985, and is offered this
evening for a second reading. The ordinance provides for time and
one -half pay for certain holidays for police clerk /dispatchers and
those employees working irregular work shifts. A public hearing on
the ordinance has been scheduled for 8:00 p.m.
b. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances Regarding the
Location of Group Day Care Facilities in Commercial Zoning Districts
-This ordinance was first read on January 14, 1985, published in the
City' official newspaper
Y on January 4 and '
1` 8 is offered Y 9 5 e ed this
evening for a second reading. The ordinance was presented in
conjunction with Planning Commission Application No. 84039 submitted
by New Horizon Enterprises, Inc. A public hearing on the ordinance
has been scheduled for 8:00 p.m.
c. An Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium on Development of Certain`
Commercially Zoned Land within the City of Brooklyn Center
-This ordinance was first read on January 14, 1985, published in the
City's official newspaper on January 24, 1985, and is offered this
evening for a second reading. A public hearing on the ordinance has
been scheduled for 8:00 p.m.
10. Discussion Items:
a. Staff Recommendation Regarding Assessment Policy Amendment Related to
Street Reconstruction
- Resolution Amending Assessment Policy Relating to Street Reconstruc-
tion
b. Lyndale Avenue Water Main and Street Reconstruction
Resolution Accepting Engineer's Report, Establishing Lyndale Avenue
North Water Main Improvement Project No. 1985 -04, Street Improvement
Project No. 1985 -05 and Sidewalk Improvement Project No. 1985 -06, and
Calling for a Public Hearing Thereon
11. Consideration of Specified License:
On Sale Wine and Beer License for Denny's Restaurant
12. Gambling Licenses: t
a. Knights of Columbus
- Application for Class B Gambling License (requires a majority vote
of the City Council to pass)
Waiver of the $10,000 fidelity bond (requires the unanimous vote of
the City Council to pass)
*13. Licenses
14. Adjournment
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 28, 1985
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Brooklyn Center City Council met in regular session and was called to order by
Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:02 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, Mr. Jim Thomson, representing the City Attorney's office, and
Administrative Assistants Brad Hoffman and Tom Bublitz.
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Assistant Pastor Barry Braun of Northbrook Alliance
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.
C ONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Nyquist inquired if any Councilmembers requested any items removed from the
Consent Agenda. Councilmember Hawes requested item 7d removed from the Consent
Agenda.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -17
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR
DELIVERY OF ONE (1) 14 FOOT ALUMINUM STEP VAN
r 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. 85 -18
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRIVATE SALE OF ONE PARCEL OF LAND ON CLASSIFICATION LIST 11 670-
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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. 85 -19
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC
SERVICE OF EUGENE H. HAGEL
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:
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
A & J Enterprises 6843 Washington Ave. S.
Ault Inc. 1600 Freeway Blvd.
GASOLINE SERVICE STATION
Brooklyn Service Center 6901 Brooklyn Blvd.
ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
Garden City School 3501 6th Ave. N.
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE
Abel Heating, Inc. 266 Water Street
Key Plumbing & Heating 11915 Brockton Ave. N.
H.O. Soderlin, Inc. 3731 Chicago Ave. S.
Stein's, Inc. 1420 W. 3rd Ave.
NONPERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
American Vending Co. P.O. Box 380
Sears Brookdale Brookdale Center
Bill's Juice Vending 3900 Beard Ave. S.
Holiday Inn 1501 Freeway Blvd:
Bill's Vending Service 7317 W. Broadway
Brooklyn Center Getty 6245 Brooklyn Blvd
Christy's Auto 5300 Dupont Ave. N.
Coca Cola Bottling Midwest 1189 Eagan Ind. Rd.
Bermel Smaby 6500 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brookdale Car Wsh
5500. Brooklyn Blvd.
Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth 6121 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brookdale Urgent Care 6000 Earle Brown Drive
Brooklyn Center High School 6500 Humboldt Ave. N.
Cass Screw Co 4748 France Ave. N.
City Garage 6844 Shingle Cr Pkwy.
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Country Store 3600 63rd Ave. N.
Donaldson's Brookdale Center
Earle Brown School 5900 Humboldt Ave. N.
Garden City School 3501 65th Ave. N.
Herman's Brookdale Center
Hirschfield's Paint 5615 Xerxes Ave. N.
Humboldt Sq. Cleaners 6824 Humboldt Ave. N.
Iten Chevrolet 6701 Brooklyn Blvd.
Johnson Controls 1801 67th Ave. N.
K -Mart 5930 Earle Brown Dr.
Kar -win Auto 6846 Humboldt Ave.
Keehn Brothers 3400 48th Ave. N.
Maranatha Nursing Home 5401 69th Ave. N.
Mentor Corp. 2700 Freeway Blvd.
Minnesota Utilities 6800 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
N. France Health Club 4001 Lakebreeze
Razor Court 5740 Brooklyn Blvd.
Saber Dental Studio 6800 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Salvation Army 2300 Freeway Blvd.
Skelly Service 63rd Brooklyn Blvd.
Snyder Brothers Brookdale Center
Sound of Music 5717 Xerxes Ave. N.
St. Paul Book 5810 Xerxes Ave. N.
Summit Properties Mgmt. 6120 Earle Brown Dr.
Union 76 6901 Brooklyn Blvd.
Vicker's Oil 6830 Brooklyn Blvd.
Willow Lane School 7030 Perry Ave. N.
Country Club Market 5717 Morgan Ave. N.
Evergreen Park Elementary 7020 Dupont Ave. N.
Lynbrook Bowl, Inc. 6357 N. Lilac Dr.
Maranatha Nursing Home 5401 69th Ave. N.
Minnesota Viking Food Service 5200 W. 74th Street
LaBelle's 5925 Earle Brown Dr.
NSI /Griswold Co. 8300 10th Ave. N.
Brookdale Pontiac 6801 Brooklyn Blvd.
Lynbrook Bowl 6357 N. Lilac Dr.
N.S.P. 4501 68th Ave. N.
Northwest Microfilm, Inc. 1600 67th Ave. N.
Pearl Manufacturing 6801 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Precision, Inc. 3415 48th Ave. N.
Red Owl Country Store 3600 63rd Ave. N.
Snyders Brookdale Center
Twin City Vending 1065 E. Highway 36
Earle Brown Farm Ind. 6100 Summit Dr.
Group Health 6845 Lee Ave. N.
Sears Brookdale Center
Woodside Enterprises 11889 65th Ave. N.
City Hall 6301 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
PERISHABLEL VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
Minnesota Vikings Food Service 5200 W. 74th St.
LaBelle's 5925 Earle Brown Dr.
NSI /Griswold 8300 19th Ave. N.
Brookdale Pontiac 6801 Brooklyn Blvd.
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Northwest Microfilm, Inc. 1600 67th Ave. N.
Twin City Vending 1065 E. Highway 36
Earle Brown Farm Ind. 6100 Summit.Dr.
Group Health 6845 Lee Ave. N.
Sears Brookdale Center
READILY PERISHABLE FOOD VEHICLE
Fisher Food Products 6800 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE
Initial:
Douglas J. Bistodeau 5541 Emerson Ave. N.
Jay Showalter 6742 & 6744 France Ave. N.
Rick Hartmann 6800 Fremont Place N.
Terry Hartmann 6804 Fremont Place N.
Rick Hartmann 6805 Fremont Place N.
Terry Hartmann 6809 Fremont Place N.
H.E. Homes 6819 Fremont Place N.
Joe Semler 6820 Fremont Place N.
Joe Semler 6824 Fremont Place N.
Rick Hartmann 6831 Fremont Place N.
Walt Halberg 6835 Fremont Place N.
Joon K. Kim 4216 Lakebreeze Ave.
Eugene Van Lith 2901 Mumford Road
Charles Q. Hillstrom 1217 & 1217 54th Ave. N.
Terry Hartmann 1323 67th 'Lane N.
Walt Halberg 1326 67th Lane N.
Terry Hartmann 1339 67th Lane N.
Renewal:
Dwight Jereczek 6319 Brooklyn Drive
Guy & Patricia Reuss 5824 Camden Ave. N.
Gene Anderson 5812 James Ave. N.
Vernon Vendel 5651 Knox Ave. N.
Thomas & Mary Harty 5837 Lyndale Ave. N.
Joe Thomas 6736 Scott Ave. N.
Don Pfau 6913 Unity Ave. N.
Nancy & Jack Huang 3518 Woodbine Lane
Nancy & Jack Huang 5419 70th Circle
SIGN HANGERS LICENSE
Attracta Signs, Inc. 6417 Penn Ave S.
SPECIAL FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENT
B.C. Liquor Store #1 6800 Humboldt Ave. N.
B.C. Liquor Store #2 6250 Brooklyn Blvd.
B.C. Liquor Store #3 Northbrook Center
Burger Brothers 5927 John Martin Dr.
Children's Palace 5900 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
M & S Drug Emporium 5900 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 14, 1985
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve the minutes of the January 14, 1985 City Council meeting as submitted.
Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes and Theis.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED)
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Directing Staff to Study and Develop a
Redevelopment Program and Tax Increment Plan for the Earle Brown Farm
Redevelopment. He reviewed the activities of the Earle Brown Farm Development
Advisory Committee, and indicated that even without a specific recommendation for
redevelopment the tax increment plan can still be developed in a general manner.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -20
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE A REDEVELOPMENT AND FOR INCREMENT FINANCING
PLAN FOR THE EARLE BROWN
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.
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Approving Specifications and Authorizing
Advertisement for Bids for a Request for Proposal for a Market Analysis of the Earle
Brown Farm. He explained the market analysis would focus in on the feasibility of
uses for the buildings on the Earle Brown Farm site.
Councilmember Theis requested the staff's assessment of whether or not the
estimated
$25,000 fee for such a study was average or high for such a study.
Administrative Assistant Hoffman stated that in his opinion the fee was normal for
this type of study. yp u y. Councilmember Theis also asked if Administrative Assistant
Hoffman could indicate the number of hours proposed for this fee. Administrative
Assistant Hoffman indicated that it would be difficult to indicate a specific number
of hours. He added that the study will be used to determine how the buildings would
or could be retrofitted for particular uses.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -21
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A MARKET ANALYSIS OF THE EARLE BROWN FARM
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.
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Approving Specifications and Authorizing
Advertisement for Bids for a Request for Proposal for a Structural Analysis of the
Earle Brown Farm.
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Councilmember Theis uestioned that '
q if the structural study proves negative what
benefit would the market stud be. e '
Y The City Manager stated that he feels fairly
certain that several of the buildings on the farm should be able to be saved.
Administrative Assistant Hoffman added that all the buildings could be saved but the
study will also address which buildings would be most economical to save.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -22
Member Gene Lhotka introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR AN
RFP FOR A STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE EARLE BROWN FARM
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Celia Scott, 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.
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Approving a Special Use Permit for a
Community -Based Group Care Residential Facility at 4408 69th Avenue North.
Councilmember Hawes inquired whether it would be necessary to change the City
ordinance to reflect the court's decision in this case. Mr. Thomson, of the City
Attorney's office, stated that the court limited the Council's authority in certain
areas in this case but he did not think it would dictate a change in the existing
ordinance. However, he agreed that it would be advisable to review the ordinance in
light of the court's decision.
Mayor Nyquist suggested an amendment to
gg the resolution which would amend the third
paragraph of the resolution by adding the words "pursuant to the District Court
order" in the paragraph and deleting the words "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the
City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center."
There was a motion by Mayor Nyquist and seconded by Councilmember Theis to amend the
third paragraph of the resolution to read as follows: "Now, therefore, pursuant to
the District Court order, the application of Northwest Residence, Inc., file No.
83021, to operate a community -based group care residential facility for mental
roved subject ct • "
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ill persons is approved to the following owin c
J g onditions. Voting in favor.
Mayor Nyquist,
Counc'
Y Yq llmembers Lhotka c
S ott Hawes, and Theis. Voting against:
none. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -23
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its ,adoption as
amended:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A COMMUNITY - BASED GROUP CARE
RESIDENTIAL FACILITY AT 440 8 9 �6 TH AVENUE NORTH
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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DISCUSSION ITEMS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY AMENDMENT RELATED TO
STREET RECONSTRUCTION
The Director of Public Works referred Councilmembers to his memorandum of January
23, 1985 which addressed the special assessment policy for street reconstruction in
residential areas. He pointed out a typographical error in the last paragraph of
page two, and noted that $15 should be changed to $28 in that paragraph to reflect the
current rate. The Director of Public Works then reviewed the City's current
assessment policy for reconstruction projects, and explained that recent court
cases have required changes in assessment policies and that cities are now required
to prove an equal benefit for the assessment levied. He explained the courts are
requiring that an assessment can only be levied where there is a benefit equal to
that assessment received by the property owner. He proceeded to review a survey of
assessment policies of other cities dealing with reconstruction, and also reported
on discussions with real estate appraisers who have indicated that it is very
difficult to develop specific findings which clearly demonstrate the amount of
increase in market value to properties which occur as a result of street
reconstruction improvements. Finally, he reviewed the staff's recommended policy
for street reconstruction assessments.
e ts.
Councilmember Lhotka stated he would like to see some concrete examples of past
projects done under the City's existing policy and the recommended policy in order
to obtain a better comparison. The Director of Public Works explained that he has
used the proposed Lyndale Avenue reconstruction as an example, and pointed out that
the estimated cost of the street reconstruction project under the current City
policy is $165,000 and with the new proposed policy it would be $38,800. He pointed
out that the water main portion of the project would be the same under the current and
proposed policy. Councilmember Lhotka stated that he did not have enough
information this evening to make a decision on any change in the City's assessment
policy, and again requested concrete examples of comparisons between the current
and proposed policies.
The Council continued its discussion on the recommended changes in the assessment
policy in light of the recent court rulings. The Council then deferred further
discussion of the policy until later in the meeting to allow time for the Public
Works Director to prepare additional information.
ORDINANCES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BROOKLYN CENTER CITY CHARTER
The City Manager introduced the Ordinance Amending the City Charter and explained it
was first read on November 19, 1984, published on December 6, 1984 and December 13,
1984 and is offered for a second reading this evenin e n
, H noted a public g g lic hearin
P g on
the ordinance has been scheduled for 8:00 p.m. and that the ordinance amendment
provides for even year elections in the City of Brooklyn Center. He then explained
that in order to implement an even year election schedule it would be necessary to
modify the terms of existing Councilmembers. He emphasized that the purpose of the
ordinance is to change from an every year to even year election calendar and not to
change the terms of Councilmembers.
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Mayor Nyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on An Ordinance
Amending the Brooklyn Center City Charter. Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Donn
Escher, Chairmen of the Brooklyn Center Charter Commission. Mr. Escher addressed
the Council and explained that the Charter amendment provisions emanated from the
public to the Charter Commission. He also noted that the Charter Commission worked
with the City staff and had held considerable internal discussion regarding the
Charter amendment prior to transmitting the ordinance to the Council on May 31,
1984. He also pointed out there were several articles in the Brooklyn Center Post
and an article in the City Manager's newsletter in September soliciting public input
into the ordinance amendment. He then recalled that from May 31 to September 1984
the Charter Commission received no inquiries from the public on the proposed
amendment and at that time the amendment had been before the public for over a half a
year. He pointed out to Councilmembers that the Charter Commission is appointed by
a District Court judge and that the Commission represents a variety of interests.
Mr. Escher thep reviewed the history of voter turnout for the past decade, and
pointed out that voter turnout was substantially lower on election years when only
local candidates were on the ballot. He then pointed out that the Charter
Commission surveyed ten neighboring cities and that seven of the ten had four year
terms for their Councilmembers. He pointed out the Charter Commission held
discussions regarding the required extension of terms in order to implement the even
year election system and considerable discussion was held regarding the relative
merits of making both the Council and Mayor four year terms or keeping the Mayor's
term at two years. Mr. Escher pointed out that with the Mayor's term kept at two
years the electorate still has the opportunity to change a majority of the Council
every other year.
Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Dave Skeels who explained that he was representing a
Task Force of the Citizens for Better Government designated at their August meeting.
He added that he is not officially representing the Citizens for Better Government
since a quorum of the CBG was not present at the last: meeting. He noted that
himself, former Councilman Tony Kuefler, and former Mayor Phil Cohen comprised the
Task Force. Mr. Skeels then presented the Council with the Citizens for Better
Government position paper on the Charter change proposal regarding City elections
as presented to the Brooklyn Center City Council. - He proceeded to review the
summary of the Task Force findings on the proposed Charter change contained on page
six of the position paper and summarized, that based on the Task Force findings to
date, it is the recommendation to the City Council that the Council refer the
proposed Charter change back to the Charter Commission for consideration of the
findings contained in the position paper and that of other interested groups as
well.
Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Tony Kuefler who reviewed the public debate and
discussion section in the Task Force position paper, and suggested that public
debate and discussion ought to be solicited from all constituencies when changes to
the Charter are being contemplated. He added that perhaps if the Citizens for
Better Government would have been more attentive to the work of the Charter `
Commission, the group would have been at their meetings when the issues came up for
discussion. For not having done this, he explained that he expresses his apologies
to the Commission; However, given the importance of the issue to the citizens perhaps the Commission too could have been more aggressive in soliciting input from
the CBG and others. With regard to the cost of off year elections, Mr. Kuefler
explained that he believes the right to vote should be addressed in a different
manner than other budget items. He concluded his remarks by reviewing page five of
the position paper regarding provisions for enacting a Charter change. He stated
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that research has indicated that there are several avenues from which a Charter
change can be initiated but there are really only two basic avenues to enact a
Charter change, that being by referendum vote of the people or by unanimous vote of
the
City Council. He pointed out that it would seem that the unanimous vote of the
Council option is intended for use when the proposed Charter change is in reality a
housekeeping item, such as maintaining conformance with State statutes, and that
the referendum vote option is intended to be used for all changes when the proposed
change will result in a change in intent. Mr. Kuefler thanked the Council for their
consideration and time in this matter.
Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Phil Cohen who addressed the Council, and stated that
he believes the issue under discussion is as an important an issue as you can have in
a community. He reviewed the importance of the local government structure, and
reviewed the discussion in 1961 when a proposal for the plan B Council /Manager form
of Government was defeated
b the e residents mainly due to the citizens concern for
being sure that their franchise as voters was protected. He then reviewed the
history of the Government Study Committee which was appointed by the City Council in
1962 and which subsequently recommended that the City proceed with establishing a
Charter Commission. He pointed out the Charter Commission held its first meeting
in 1964 and the Charter was approved in 1966. He explained that during the study of
the Charter the issue of dates of election and terms of office were strongly debated
and during the public hearings the issue was raised about the terms of office for the
Mayor and Council, and it was resolved to keep the terms as they had been previously
which are the current terms of office.
Mr. Cohen reviewed page three of the Task Force which discussed terms of office for
Mayor and Council, and pointed out that it is difficult to understand the logic for
extending CouncilmembersI terms to four years while leaving the Mayor's term at two
years. He stated that if any terms should be extended it should be the Mayors' and
not the Council's because the Mayor is the titular head of the City and that the Mayor
is the spokesperson at all official meetings where the City is represented and is
looked at as the person who gives policy direction on issues at the County, Metro,
State and Federal level as it affects the City.
Mr. Cohen then reviewed the issue of the cost of elections and voter turnout in off
year elections. He explained that these issues were also debated in the original
Charter Commission and that they found they were not good enough reasons to change
the election system. Mr. Cohen addressed the question of what the governance issue
is in the proposed Charter change. He explained the main issue is that more people
vote in the even year elections than in the odd year elections. He added that this
was also known and understood when writing and voting on the original Charter in 1966
but was not found to be a good enough reason to eliminate odd year elections. He
added that the original Charter Commission was also concerned about having
continuity in the City Council while at the same time providing the opportunity
every once in awhile to allow for a majority shift in local philosophy. Therefore,
Mr. Cohen concluded that the governance question goes begging for an answer and that
if there has not been a problem in the governance by the local elected official under
the existing Charter, then the justification for a change in the terms of office in
election years would appear to have been inadequately addressed. Mr. Cohen thanked
the Council for their consideration in hearing his presentation.
Councilmember Hawes recalled the 1983 local election and noted that only 582 people
turned out to vote. He stated that he believes in an even year election there would
be a better crosssection of the community who turned out to vote. Mr. Cohen
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responded by reviewing the 1981 election results, and pointed out that he believed
quite a few people turned out to vote in 1981. He stated that, in his opinion, this
does not mean that when people are satisfied with government you should eliminate
the choice. Rather the question is whether a contest exists and added that he
believes the opportunity should still be there for the voters to choose. He added
he believes the current system provides a continuity to local government and the
present Charter works well and that a need for a change has not been demonstrated.
Councilmember Theis commented that it appears Mr. Cohen is saying that even in an off
year election citizens are sending a message to the Council and in addition the
opportunity should be there for the voters to cast their votes each year.
Mr. Cohen commented that you don't know an election will be uncontested until it
actually is and an uncontested election cannot be assumed. He added that the
opportunity should be there for the voters and the Charter has worked since 1966 and
during that time the City has been well managed and local government has remained
nonpartisan. He noted that the potential cost of an uncontested election is not
really significant in light of the total City budget. He concluded his remarks by
stating that the Task Force is offering information to be shared with the Charter
Commission and that the Council's consideration is requested in this matter.
Mayor Nyquist again recognized Mr. Donn Escher, Chairman of the Charter Commission.
Mr. Escher addressed the Council and stated that he had not received a copy of the
documents submitted to the Council this evening and added that he would like the
record to show that he was one of the persons who served on the original Charter
Commission. He pointed out that he does not equate changing from an every year to
even year election system to a change of government over 20 years ago. He explained
that times do change and that the trend is to longer terms and even year elections.
He pointed out the Charter Commission did discuss four year terms for both the
Council and Mayor but the issue of checks and balances was discussed by the
Commission, and he pointed out that he believes the new system would allow a change
of majority every two years. With regard to the cost issue, Mr. Escher stated that
the Commission never really considered this an issue although it was mentioned and
briefly discussed by the Commission. He again emphasized that the Charter
Commission is comprised of a variety of people and that notices of the meetings are
public and that the meetings are public. He explained that the Commission did not
solicit input from any specific group but information on the proposed change was
public and that the Charter Commission has members who also belong to the Citizens
for Better Government group. He concluded his remarks by stating that the Charter
Commission will of course respect the vote of the Council but that he believes the
Commission did a good job and that the entire issue should be addressed when
considering the ordinance amendment.
Mayor Nyquist inquired whether there was any discussion in the Charter Commission
regarding whether or not the change would be detrimental in any way. Mr. Escher
replied that he does not recall any specifics regarding this issue but he did not
believe the Commission considered the ordinance detrimental in any way.
Mayor Nyquist inquired if there was anyone else who wished to speak at the hearing.
No one else requested to speak and he entertained a motion to close the public
hearing.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
close the public hearing on An Ordinance Amending the Brooklyn Center City Charter.
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Councilmember Theis expressed a concern with the issue of campaigns in odd years
versus even year elections, and indicated that he thought perhaps different types of
voters would have to be approached in an even year versus an odd year election. He
stated he believes there are indeed two distinct groups in odd versus even years and
that he believes it is a good thing for a municipality to address and satisfy both
groups. He added that every year elections gives an opportunity to the electorate
to voice there choices as often as possible.
Councilmember Scott stated that in years when presidential or state elections are
held local issues often get lost and she believes that people should have the right
to choose whether or not they want to vote. The important part, she pointed out, is
giving them the opportunity. She added that it is disappointing to see low turnouts
but voters should have the right to vote every year. In conclusion, she suggested
that perhaps this should be a question at the next City election.
Councilmember Lhotka stated that he does in his own mind what he believes is best for
the community as a whole and that he also believes the voters will respond if he does
wrong and hopefully respond affirmatively if he does right. He stated that he
believes the issues discussed this evening are valid and that he also believes the
Charter Commission has done their job with regard to recommending the ordinance
amendment.
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Mayor Nyquist to accept
the Charter Commission's recommendations and approve An Ordinance Amending the
Brooklyn Center Charter.
Upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor
Nyquist and Councilmember Lhotka. The following voted against: Councilmembers
Scott, Hawes, and Theis. The motion failed.
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
refer the ordinance amendment back to the Charter Commission to allow them to review
the issues raised at this evening's public hearing and to decide and recommend a
course of action after further discussions on the pertinent issues have been
conducted. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Scott, Hawes, and
Theis. Voting against: Councilmember Lhotka. The motion passed.
CONSIDERATION OF SPECIFIED LICENSE FOR NEIL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
The Director of Planning & Inspection stated that the staff recommendation on the
issuance of a mechanical contractor's license requested by Neil Heating and Air
Conditioning is that it be denied. Mr. Warren proceeded to review his memorandum of
January 25, 1985 regarding a recommendation to deny a mechanical contractor's
license for Neil Heating and Air Conditioning. He reviewed the ordinance
requirements regarding a mechanical contractor's license, the applicant procedure
and the information received by his department regarding Neil Heating and Air
Conditioning which led to the recommendation for denial of the license. He
informed the Council that the City's ordinance standards for licensing mechanical
contractors are very basic, requiring demonstration of an understanding of the laws
and regulations and techniques relating to the installation and maintenance of
building mechanical systems. He added that the City has no specific tests for such
a license but that the determination generally involves a review by the building
inspector of an applicant's credentials, if any, and a review of any past problems.
He added that if these matters are in order the licenses is recommended for approval.
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He added that he believes the information the City has obtained and presented
regarding Neil Heating and Air Conditioning indicates quite clearly that his work,
in many cases, has not been done in accordance with the state mechanical code and he
has obviously not demonstrated an understanding of the laws and regulations and
techniques relating to building mechanical systems and, therefore, should not be
licensed to do mechanical work within the City of Brooklyn Center. Mr. Warren also
stated that the applicant for the license is present this evening and has indicated
he has information he wishes to share with the Council.
Mayor Nyquist recognized Mr. Neil Olson who identified himself as President of Neil
Heating and Air Conditioning. Mr. Olson discussed
g the requirements for licensing
he has encountered in other cities and gave a list of licenses held in other cities.
He
stated that
just � about every metropolitan city issues licenses and permits at the
same time. He noted he has been in the heating nd air conditioning ionin g g for 21
years and 10 years as the owner of a business. He stated he has had thousands of
satisfied customers but agrees that mistakes can happen but that he does correct any
mistakes.
Mr. Olson then submitted to the Deputy City Clerk a copy of a certificate showing his
membership in the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning
Engineers and also a synopsis of his work background and education.
Mr. Olson explained that most of the past problems in his business have been with the
City of Minneapolis, and pointed out that it is difficult to acquire a license in
Minneapolis. Mr. Olson reviewed his past efforts to obtain a license in
Minneapolis and reviewed the requirements for licensing, which included a
journeyman's competency card, a master's competency card, and the cost of a license
which ranges from $175 and up per license. He added that Minneapolis also divides
its licenses into various categories, such as heating and refrigeration. He added
that the reason given by the City of Minneapolis for denial of his license was that
Minneapolis required that an individual work four years under- a local master prior
to granting any license. Mr. Olson noted he hired an attorney regarding the
licensing matter in Minneapolis.
Mr. Olson submitted additional n
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the Deput A p y City Clerk regarding
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his
efforts at obtaining license in the City of Minneapolis, and fin
Y p , ally commented
that he was issued ued a license in St. Paul and eventuall y ed a license in
Minneapolis.
Mr. Olson indicated that he had a "run in" in 1978 with Mr. Paul Sperry, a Minneapolis
inspector, and that all problems related to the City of Minneapolis were being
"pushed" by Mr. Paul Sperry.
Mr. Olson then submitted a copy of various competency cards which he had in his name.
Mr. Olson then addressed the issue stated in Mr. Warren's memorandum regarding the
October or November 1984 meeting of the Northstar Chapter of Building Officials when
building inspectors were warned of problems associated with Mr. Olson Is company.
Mr. Olson explained that all the problems discussed at this meeting derived from Mr.
Paul Sperry, an inspector with the City of Minneapolis. Mr. Olson continued to
discuss his problems with the City of Minneapolis, and indicated that he had used
subcontractors in Minneapolis to do work but they too had been scrutinized by the
Minneapolis Inspection Department, and he indicated that their own 'work became
scrutinized because of their association with Mr. Olson's company so they
discontinued their association with Neil Heating and Air Conditioning.
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Mr. Olson then reviewed for Councilmembers a letter to Mr. Edward C. Vavreck,
Assistant City Attorney for the City of Minneapolis, which addressed several
allegations against the City of Minneapolis regarding the treatment and harassment
of Mr. Olson's employees and company by Minneapolis building inspectors.
On December 14, 1984, Mr.Olson stated that he met with Mr. Andy Alberti of the City
inspections department to apply for a license and at that time was told he would not
be issued a license due to communications received from other cities regarding his
company's work.
Councilmember Lhotka left the table at 9:36 p.m.
Mr. Olson then submitted to the Deputy City Clerk the letter dated April 21, 1984
addressed to the Assistant City Attorney of Minneapolis regarding a potential
lawsuit for harassment.
Councilmember Lhotka returned to the table at 9 :40 p.m.
Mr. Olson stated that Mr. Warren's memo did not address the cities he had requested
him to contact regarding his licensing. He added that Mr. Alberti acknowledged the
practice of taking out licenses at the time of taking out the permit. He added that
all jobs done in the past years by his company have met state and local codes and
where there
wer e roblems they were corrected.
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Mr. Olson then submitted a computer printout of names and addresses of persons he
claimed he had done work for in various cities and that all the customers on the list
were satisfied customers. He stated that all the jobs passed inspection for the
first time and that the list contained jobs he had worked on himself and that it was
only a partial list of customers who had been satisfied with his company's work.
Mr. Olson then addressed the correspondence received by the City from Mr. John
Schirmang, a building official with the City of Edina. He referred to a specific
problem with Mr. Steven Reynolds, who was later sued by Neil Heating and Air
Conditioning in Hennepin Count Conciliation Court and that 'n
Y i this incident Mr.
Paul Sperry, a Minneapolis inspector, testified in this matter on behalf of the
defendants which involved work done in Edina. He added that his company won a
judgment against Mr. Reynolds for nonpayment.
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Mr. Olson then addressed the handout issued to Councilmembers from Mr. Warren at
this evening's meeting. Mr. Olson explained that this evening was the first time he
was aware of the violations contained in the handout from Mr. Warren. Continuing
with his discussion regarding problems he had experienced with the City of Crystal
r and City of Edina, he stated that Mr. Schirmang with the City of Edina and Mr.
Peterson with the inspection department of the City of Crystal have both been
friends with Mr. Sperry of the City of Minneapolis.
Mayor Nyquist noted that the computer list of jobs Mr. Olson had submitted to the
Council showed that the dates on the jobs were 1980 and that because they were so old
he did not see the relevance. Mr. Olson replied that the relevancy is that they are
a list of customers his company had done work for and are satisfied and Mr. Olson also
cited the fact that Mr. Sperry's report discussed a job his company had done in 1978.
In response to the violation report regarding a July 2, 1979 inspection, Mr. Olson
stated that there was a work stoppage on the site and that the chimney had been
enclosed when his company had returned to complete the work on the chimney.
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Councilmember Scott inquired of Mr. Olson how long he has been in business for
himself. Mr. Olson replied that he has been in business 11 years. Councilmember
Scott then asked whether Mr. Olson applies for a license when he contracts for the
work with a customer. Mr. Olson stated that he did. Councilmember Scott expressed
a concern that there is evidence that Mr. Olson does work without obtaining a
license. Councilmember Scott then inquired about the letter from Mr. Don Peterson,
chief building inspector of the City of Crystal, regarding Mr. Olson's failure to
obtain a permit for the installation of a gas furnace in the City of Crystal. Mr.
Olson stated that this was a furnace installation and that usually these can be done
in a few hours and that the licensing and bonding process is quite time consuming.
He added that his policy is that wherever possible he would take out a license and
permit prior to the job and cited thousands of jobs that he had done well in the past
versus a small handful of jobs with problems.
Councilmember Theis inquired of Mr. Olson how many cities he actually does work in.
Mr. Olson stated that he works from as far as Prior Lake to Ham Lake. Councilmember
Theis then inquired as to the location of the majority of the business of his
company. Mr. Olson replied that he does the majority of business in the 12 cities
that his company is currently licensed in. Councilmember Theis then commented that
the copies of the competency cards he had submitted were expired. Mr. Olson replied
that most cities did not give competency cards and that most give licenses. He
explained that in St. Louis Park he had a current master license effective through
December 1984 and that it is currently being renewed. He added that it is not
necessary to renew cards for Minneapolis and St. Paul to obtain a license.
Councilmember Theis then expressed a concern over the fact that apparently in Edina
and Crystal Mr. Olson had failed to obtain a permit to do work in those communities.
Councilmember Theis then inquired of Mr. Warren whether or not licenses were issued
by mail. The Director of Planning & Inspection replied that the majority of
applications are taken over the counter but that many can be renewed by mail.
Councilmember Theis then commented that permits are normally taken and issued prior
to the beginning of a job, and inquired of Mr. Olson what his procedure was if it is
not taken out prior to the work. Mr. Olson replied that it was a common practice in
cities to do work without permits. In response to Mr. Olson Is comments, building
inspector Andy Alberti stated that a majority of mechanical permits are sent in
through the mail and most are applied for prior to the job. Sometimes, he pointed
out, there are oversights by contractors and they forget to obtain certain permits
for a specific job, particularly when there are a number of permits required for a
single job. Mr. Olson stated that in the majority of cases his company makes every
effort to get a permit prior to beginning work. At the request of Councilmember
Theis, Mr. Olson addressed the allegations of Mr. Don Peterson, chief building
official for the City of Crystal. Mr. Olson explained that in this incident he was
under the understanding that the bond was in transit but was then called by Mr.
Peterson and notified that the license would not be issued to him and that he would
have to have a subcontractor complete the work and at that point indicated he would
have to go to court.
In response to an inquiry by Councilmember Lhotka, building inspector Andy Alberti
stated that to his knowledge eight cities are in the process of revoking or denying a
license to Mr. Olson and that many cities in the metropolitan area do not require
licenses to work. Councilmember Lhotka then inquired whether or not Mr. Alberti
spoke with a representative from any of the cities that we received a letter from in
regards to Mr. Olson. Mr. Alberti replied that he spoke with all the individuals
who had written letters. 0
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Mayor Nyquist then inquired whether cities such as Maple Grove, New Hope, and
Plymouth require licenses. At that point Mr. Olson indicated that he believed
licenses were for the primary purpose of obtaining revenue. Mr. Warren stated that
licenses are not for obtaining revenue but for assuring that the contractor is
capable of performing the work in question and that it is not a revenue producing
technique.
Councilmember Theis inquired whether Mr. Thomson could tell the Council what
authority and responsibility the Council has with regard to their authority to issue
or revoke licenses. Mr. Thomson replied that a license is considered a privilege
and that the Council has discretion to issue or not issue a license. He added that a
revocation of a license may require stricter procedures than not issuing a license
in the first place. He added that if you are to follow the staff recommendations he
would recommend that the Council direct the staff to prepare a resolution denying
the license including the findings.
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Councilmember Lhotka to
direct the staff to prepare a resolution denying a mechanical contractor's license
to Neil Heating and Air Conditioning and to return to the Council with the resolution
at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist,
Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Voting against: none. The
motion passed unanimously.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING ON -SITE SEWAGE
SYSTEMS
The City Manager introduced the ordinance and explained that currently the City of
Brooklyn Center does not have any criteria for the approval or disapproval of on-
site sewage system and that this ordinance is offered for a first reading and would
adopt the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency criteria for individual on -site sewage
systems.
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve for first reading An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 of the City Ordinances
Regarding On -Site Sewage Systems and to to set a public hearing for the ordinance
amendment for the regularly scheduled Council meeting on February 25, 1985 at 8 :00
P.M. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and
Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING STAFF RECOMMENDATION REGARDING SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT POLICY AMENDMENT RELATED TO STREET RECONSTRUCTION
The Director of Public Works submitted a handout to Councilmembers showing a
comparison of the 1985 proposed versus the 1984 rates for the proposed Lyndale
' Avenue Street Improvement Project. The City Manager noted that in 1984 the project
was assessed at the estimated project cost and the 1985 proposal, in light of recent
court rulings, is an assessment of the benefit related to the improvement. The
Council reviewed and discussed the Director of Public Works submission, and
Councilmember Lhotka requested the staff to prepare a similar comparison of another
actual project undertaken in the City.
PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF WATER MAIN AND STREET
RECONSTRUCTION ALONG LYNDALE AVENUE BETWEEN 53RD AND 57TH AVENUES
The City Manager explained that the staff first wanted to address a City-wide
assessment policy amendment and then if the Council was comfortable with that they
would propose the policy for the Lyndale Avenue project.
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Councilmember Theis requested the staff to prepare additional examples of the
assessment policies as they compare on a normal type project other than the Lyndale
type project which has some special considerations. The City Manager stated he
would provide information to compare the Lyndale and 53rd Avenue projects and one
other project. Councilmember Lhotka requested additional examples and the
Director of Public Works stated that the staff could return to the Council with three
or four approaches to the policy and examples of various types of projects.
Councilmember Theis then inquired as to the potential number of projects the City
could receive. The Director of Public Works explained that his estimate would be
six to ten blocks per year and that this would be a very high estimate of
reconstruction type projects.
STAFF REPORT AND UPDATE ON COMPARABLE WORTH STUDY
Administrative Assistant Bublitz reported on the status of the compensation study
being conducted currently by 60 metropolitan and 28 outstate cities in conjunction
with Control Data Business Advisors. He explained the City is in the first step in
the job evaluation process which is to develop the questionnaires to be used to
gather information about what employees do on their job. He noted that workshops
were being scheduled to solicit information from employees to develop and refine the
questionnaires. The second step in the process would be the completion of the
questionnaires by City employees after they had been finalized. He then reviewed
the next few steps in the process, and noted that each employee completing a
questionnaire will be provided a computer generated position_ description which
provides a' listing of tasks performed with the time spent percentages. He noted
that the project will involve large groups of employees at various stages of the
process, including the fifth step in the process which will assign, values to the
tasks being described by employees in the questionnaires. He pointed out that
groups of employees, including managers, will rats all tasks about which they are
knowledgeable and after that process is completed the results will be combined from
the questionnaires with the task values in order to determine the whole job values.
He then reviewed the next step which is to analyze and collect wage and benefit data
from public and private sector labor markets and to finally analyze the
relationships among the job values, current pay rates, and the market data. He
pointed out the State law requiring the compensation study also stipulates that
cities must report to the Commissioner of Employee Relations on their findings by
October 1, 1985.
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Control
Data Business Advisors Incorporated Joint Comparable Worth Study.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -24
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTROL DATA BUSINESS ADVISORS, INC.
JOINT COMPARABLE WORTH STUDY
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.
SENIOR CITIZEN TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
The City Manager explained that the City Manager of New Hope, Crystal, Golden
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Valley, Brooklyn Center, and Robbinsdale have been studying the need for improved
senior citizen transportation services in the five communities. He added that the
cities are now requesting that each municipality interested in continuing in the
study of senior citizen transportation needs authorize the expenditure of $1,000
per community and establish a Joint Powers Group to investigate the feasibility of
establishing a transit program which would serve senior citizens in the five cities.
He noted that the program is intended to be a trial program to be set up for a period
of one or two years and that any transportation services would be provided through a
contract with a transportation vendor.
Mayor Nyquist expressed a concern that any program developed for senior citizen
transportation should also address and not ignore any intra City transit needs for
the elderly.
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to
join the cities of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley, and Robbinsdale to pursue a
senior citizens transportation program and to authorize the expenditure of up to
$1 ,000 in order to pay for the services of a staff person to define and implement the
program. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Couneilmembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes,
and Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
RESIGNATION OF DR. DUANE ORN FROM NORTHWEST HENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL
Mayor Nyquist noted that he had received a letter of resignation from Dr. Orn as the
City's representative to the Advisory Commission of the Northwest Hennepin Human
Services Council. He expressed regret at Dr. Orn's retirement
g and acknowledged his
outstanding service to the City as the City's representative on the Advisory
Commission.
POLICE DEPARTMENT REMODELING
The City Manager reviewed the proposed plans for the remodeling of the Police
Department offices authorized in the 1985 budget and also the proposed
modifications to the entrance to the Police Department proposed for 1986.
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -25
Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR REMODELING OF
POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICES
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Celia Scott, 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.
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion by Councilmember Hawes and seconded by Councilmember Theis 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 11:20 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
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Member introduced the following 74
resolution and move
dits adoption.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
DISEASED SHADE TREE REMOVAL
PROJECT NO. 1985 -08, APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS, AND
DIRECTING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (CONTRACT 1985 -E)
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WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary to initiate
Diseased Shade Tree Removal Project No. 1985 -08; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the cost to complete the work
comprehended under said Improvement Project No. 1985 -08 is $57,200.00:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the
City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. The following project is hereby established:
DISEASED SHADE TREE REMOVAL PROJECT NO. 1985 -08
2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at
least twice in the official newspaper and in the
Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids upon the
making of such improvement under such approved plans and
specifications. The advertisement shall appear not less
than seven (7) days prior to the date for receipt of
bids, and specify the work to be done, state that
said bids will be received by the City Clerk until 11:00
A.M. on March 14, 1985, at which time they will be
publicly opened in the Council Chambers at City Hall by
the City Clerk and City Engineer, will then be tabulated
and will be considered by the City Council at 7:00 P.M.
on March 25, 1985, in the Council Chambers, and that no
bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the
City Clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's
check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City
for 5 percent of the amount of such bid.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member , and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
CITY
OF 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
B ROOKLYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
TELEPHONE 561 -5440
C ENTER
T0: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works
DATE: February 8, 1985
RE: Diseased Shade Tree Removal Project No. 1985 -08
The proposed 1985 Diseased Shade Tree Removal Program comprehends an
approximate 15% increase of contractural expenditures experienced in
1984. This increase (from $45,000 in 1984 to $52,000 in 1985) is
based upon recent discussions with representatives of the University
of Minnesota Extension Service and Hennepin County Extension Service.
The extension service representatives have stressed two major points
which affect beetle infestation:
1. Beetle population reflects the winter conditions experienced 2
years earlier, not the season immediatelypreceeding. As a result
of conditions experienced in 1983 -84 (i.e. heavy snow cover
providing increased insulation of the tree stump), the infestation
rate is again expected to be high.
2. Timely removal of trees during the year will decrease the
incidence of secondary infestation in the late summer and fall.
Because of the heavy loss rate during 1984, the City's contractor
was unable to provide immediate response to each removal order.
The attached report shows there was an 80% increase of trees
infected in 1984 (288 in 1983 to 517 in 1984).
Accordingly, we estimate there will be over 525 positive diseased tree
identifications in 1985 (see attached Shade Tree Disease Report) with
the majority (estimated at 425 plus or minus) to be removed by the
City's contractor. The 1985 program again contemplates 50% City
participation in boulevard tree removal costs (both contractural and
administrative).
The attached resolution establishes the 1985 Diseased Shade Tree
Removal Program and directs the staff to accept bids in March.
Respectfully submitted,
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MEMO TO: G.G. SPLINTER, CITY MANAGER
FROM: Gene Hagel, Director, Parks and Recreatioreartment
DATE December 31 , 19 8 4
SUBJECT: Shade Tree Disease Report
The following statistical summary shows a comparison of Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt activity for the past twelve years:
1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 .1979 1980 1981 1982 1 1 1984 TOTAL
Number of Inspections 34 100 88 184 513 943 783 624 584 645 397 362 563 5820
Number Positive DED 5 6 34 47 267 614 712 487 478 583 389 288 517 4427
Number of Positive Oak Wilt 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
Others not sampled,
dead and removed 0 18 158 65 75 52 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 376
TOTAL TREES REMOVED 5 24 196 112 342 669 712 487 478 583 397 288 517 4810
Number brush piles, logs
noted and removed 128 44 58 47 41 45 25 383
Number stumps (blvd)
noted and removed 102 6 3 1 18 27 16 173
Number stumps (private)
noted and debarked or
removed 68 19 13 14 11 2 4 126
Number of trees removed by: BLVD. PRIVATE
Contractor .17z 186
City Crew 36
Owner 15 loft
lumber of stumps only
'removed by;
Contractor 10 2
City Crew 0 0
Owner 6 2
Member introduced the following resolution 7,6 and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0.
RESOLUTION DENYING THE REQUEST BY NEIL HEATING AND
AIR CONDITIONING FOR A MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE
WHEREAS, Mr. Neil Olson, President of Neil Heating and Air
Air Conditioning has applied for a mechanical contractor's license as
required by Section 23 -1500 of the City Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 23 -003 of the City Ordinances,
the license application was submitted to the Director of Planning and
Inspection for review and comment; and
WHEREAS, following review of the applicant's credentials
and the applicant's performance in other municipalities, the Director
of Planning and Inspection recommended disapproval of the license
request; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 23 -004 of the City Ordinances,
the Director of Planning and Inspection in a letter dated January 23,
1985 notified Mr. Olson of the nature of his recommendation to disap-
prove the license request; the time and place at which the City
Council would consider his application; and Mr. Olson's right to
appear before the City Council in support of his application; and
WHEREAS, the Council on January 28, 1985 at a duly called
City Council meeting heard the report and recommendation of the
Director of Planning and _Inspection and also heard Mr. Neil'Olson's
comments in support of his application; and
WHEREAS, based on the information gathered at the City
Council meeting and on the written documents on file with the City,
the City Council makes the following findings:
1. The City of Edina has denied a license application by
Neil Heating and Air Conditioning because of previous
improper work involving code deficiencies and doing
work without proper licenses and permits
2. The City of Minneapolis is in the process of conduct-
ing hearings to revoke the license of Neil Heating
and Air Conditioning to do work in the City. The
reason for such license revocation hearings is improper
work involving code violations and doing work without
a proper license or permit.
3. Minnegasco has been called to make corrections for
improper installation of a manual damper installed by
Neil Heating and Air Conditioning in the City of
Fridley.
4. The applicant has performed work in the City of Crystal
without obtaining the proper permits and licenses.
5. The applicant has a history of performing work without
obtaining the necessary permits and licenses.
RESOLUTION N0.
6. The applicant has failed to demonstrate an understand-
ing of the laws, regulations, and techniques relating
to the installation and maintenance of building mechan-
ical systems.
7. The applicant has failed to meet the standard set forth
in City Ordinance 23- 1500.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Brooklyn Center that based on the above findings, the docu-
ments submitted by the Applicant, and the information presented to
the City Council, the application of Neil Heating and Air Conditioning
for a mechanical contractor's license is hereby denied.
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
7c
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1985 GENERAL FUND BUDGET, TRANSFERRING
FUNDS FROM COUNCIL CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO POLICE DEPARTMENT
MOBILE EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT NO. 4553 FOR MOBILE COMMAND CENTER
WHEREAS, the Police Department has requested authorization for
purchase of a Mobile Command Center for use during natural disasters and
other emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, federal matching funds are available for a portion of
the cost of the Mobile Command Center; and
WHEREAS, the cost estimates of the Mobile Command Center are
as follows:
Vehicle - $23,000
Equipment - $30,000
Consultant Services for Selection of Mobile
Consultant Services for Selection of Mobile
Communication Equipment $6,000; and
WHEREAS, the federal share of the cost will be $18,000:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center to amend the 1985 General Fund Budget as follows:
1. Increase the Police Department Capital Outlay Appropriation
for Mobile Equipment (Object No. 4553) by $59,000 for the
purchase of a Mobile Command Center.
2. Increase the amount of revenue estimated to be received from
Federal Civil Defense Reimbursement (Account No. 3312) by
$18,000.
3. Reduce the Council Contingency Appropriation (Account No.
4995) in the Unallocated Departmental Expenses Budget by
$41,000.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
RESOLUTION NO.
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.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: James Lindsay, Chief of Police
DATE: January 25, 1985
SUBJECT: Consideration of Alternatives to Police Mobile Command
Center
The following information is supplemental to an earlier request to you
stated in a memorandum dated December 6, 1984 and entitled
Justification of Police Mobile Command Center. Described below are
two alternatives to purchasing a mobile command center, including use
of the discarded fire van and use of the Brooklyn Center Police
_Department facility as a staging area. These options are critiqued
for their workability in emergency situations.
Alternative 1: Discarded Fire Van
This option involves the van currently being used by the Fire
Department that will be discarded and replaced by the Fire
Department's new step van. The discarded van could be equipped with
limited radio equipment, but problems would arise if the van were
converted to a mobile command center.
The discarded van could not provide a staging facility for police
personnel or City officials. The vehicle is too small to operate both
radio communications and staging operations. There is no head room in
the van to allow personnel to stand or move around, and there would be
insufficient space to erect a status board for ongoing operations.
Installation of a remote power supply in the form of a generator would
consume a -great deal of area within the van and create a noise level
that would interfere with radio operations. Finally, fuel capacity
for long -term operations is inadequate.
Because of the potential inefficiencies produced if the discarded van
were used, this is not viewed as a viable option.
A lternative-2: S t e P t
If necessary, the Police Department facility could be used as a
staging area for the E.O.0 team or other City personnel. The main
radio console would be available for monitoring and managing a
situation. As with the other options, several problems are inherent
to the use of the Police Department as a staging area.
Memo to Gerald Splinter -2- January 25, 1985
The most basic problem, and one of greatest concern, is the distance
between the scene of an incident and the police station. This results
in an inability to respond quickly because of the lack of proximity to
the scene. Response time may be high, particularly if inclement
weather conditions exist, and every minute is critical when handling
emergency situations. Travel time from the scene back to the
department is also a problem, as it may delay planning steps involved
in the decision - making process. For example, for intelligence
gathering missions, the distance the reconnaissance team must travel
and report back would have a bearing on the efficiency of operations.
This problem is magnified if the team must return to the scene to
gather additional information.
Of further concern is the inability to separate communications off of
the main dispatch channels. Calls related to an emergency situation
must be handled in addition to other unrelated incoming calls. Use of
the D.V.P is essential, but better management of an emergency occurs
if all emergency calls are handled separately. Another problem is
lack of facilities for installing a phone at the scene, which can be
essential to dealing with hostage situations or barricaded
individuals. Faster resolution of a problem may occur if a negotiator
is close to the scene. An additional problem is that coordination
between City departments and also support agencies during an emergency
• situation often is difficult.
A recent case exemplifies the problems related to using the Police
Department facility as a staging area. On December 22,`1984, an
individual at 5815 Lyndale Avenue North barricaded himself in his
home, posing a threat to himself and neighbors. The E.O.U. team was
activated and the staging area was established at the Brooklyn Center
Police Department.
The problem of most concern was the distance between the house and the
police station. Travel time delayed the planning steps when two
E.O.U. members were sent as a reconnaissance team to the house. Once
the two returned to the station, decisions could be made, but not
until then. Distance also created a problem when the E.O.U. team
negotiator, with the use of a telephone, brought the barricaded
individual to a point of willingness to surrender. However, trained
E.O.U. personnel could not reach the scene immediately, and as a
result, the suspect surrendered to police officers who were not E.O.U.
team members, not equipped with the proper body armor, and also not
trained to deal specifically with such individuals.
Another example reflects difficulties arising when activities must be
coordinated away from the scene of an emergency. On Saturday, January
19, 1985 a water main broke in the area of Brooklyn Boulevard and 69th
Avenue North. The City's Police Department, Street Department, Public
Memo to Gerald Splinter -3- January 25, 1985
Works Department and Fire Department were all actively involved in
responding to and dealing with the problems related to the break at
one time or another. Support agencies were notified in order to
obtain warning lights, signing, Brooklyn Park Police Reserves, and
other additional personnel for assistance. Because of the lack of
telephone facilities at the scene, Street Department personnel had to
make calls for ordering special equipment and assistance from the City
Garage. This created some delay in rectifying the problem.
The water main break necessitated the City departments to work
together, but efforts were not always coordinated. For example, the
Police Department was responsible for providing blockades for the
area, yet the department did not receive updated information from the
Street Department that signing had been ordered and the expected time
of arrival of the signing. If a means existed encouraging such
communication between departments, a better coordinated effort would
have resulted.
If no other alternative is available, use of the Police Department as
a staging area is the acceptable option.
Conclusion
As noted, of the two alternatives cited the second option is the only
acceptable one. However, I would like to reiterate the request for a
mobile command center. Among the examples of activity the vehicle
could be used for are severe winter or summer storms, hostage
situations, barricaded individuals, homicides, major fires, hazardous
materials incidents, drownings, lost children, or water main breaks.
Specific examples of recent activity in Brooklyn Center for which a
mobile command center could have been used include the Randi Petersen
homicide, the Delano Freeman homicide, the LaValle homicide, the
Georgetown apartment fire /homicides, the two Howe Fertilizer fires,
the Federal Lumber fire, barricaded persons at 58th and Lyndale, 58th
and Knox, 67th and Bryant, 67th and Humboldt, and 69th and Drew, the
drowning in Shingle Creek, the drownings in Twin Lake, several cases
of lost children, the Brookdale 10 fire and subsequent hazardous
materials spill on Highway 100, the tanker spill on the Shingle Creek
Parkway ramp at I -694, and the water main break at Brooklyn Boulevard
and 69th Avenue North.
With these specific examples in mind, I believe that having a mobile
command center would result in improved management, better resolution
of emergency situations, and higher security of information.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Jim Lindsay, Chief of Police
DATE: December 6, 1984
SUBJECT: Justification of Police Mobile Command Center
The Police Department is requesting authorization for purchase of a
mobile command center for use during natural disasters and other urgent
emergency situations that would require any extensive radio coordination
and telecommunications. Federal matching funds are available for a
specified portion of the costs.
The general use of the vehicle would be as a mobile headquarters or
staging area for such natural disasters as a tornado or flood. The
vehicle would also be used during other emergency situations including a
major fire like that experienced at Howe, Inc. in recent years, a
drowning such as the case in 1983 when a young child drowned in Shingle
Creek, activities involving the department's Emergency Operations Unit,
or a homicide, such as the Randi Petersen case.
Among the advantages of the mobile command center is the opportunity for
improved direction and management of an emergency situation. A
communications center on or near the disaster site will improve control
of personnel and resources, and will help to focus more on the matter at
hand. Another key advantage of the center is the ability to control
communications by separating the daily activity from emergency
operations. The mobile command center will restrain incoming calls from
the general public, leaving lines open for contacting personnel relevant
to the disaster scene, such as state and federal government officials or
experts in the field who could provide assistance.
Use of the mobile command center will also improve confidentiality
necessary in handling sometimes delicate situations. Key officials from
other levels of government may be contacted directly by phone from the
emergency location, thus avoiding communications of confidential
information over the police radio. The fear of having the news media
monitor all transmissions over the radio waves and misconstrue events is
removed.
The vehicle itself would be equipped with state of the art radios capable
of two -way communication on citizens band, short -wave, public safety, VHF
low and high band, and UHF high and low band frequencies. It would have
two totally redundant dispatch consoles with telephone capabilities to
connect the unit to existing phone lines, and would be operated by either
110 volt power taken from an existing building or by a 4000 watt
generator that would make the unit self- contained.
Memo to: Gerald G. Splinter -2- December 6, 1984
The costs of the mobile command center include $23,000.00 for the vehicle
which will be
( the same as the vehicle
.approved for purchase by the Fire
Department on December 3 1984 30
000.00 for al
), $ , 0 1 interior equipment,
and $6,000.00 for consultant fees, for a total of $59,000.00. The City
has received verbal confirmation that the federal government has approved
matching funds for all costs, excluding the vehicle exterior. The
federal share will be $18,000.00, so the amount requested from the City
is $41,000.00.
Acquisition of a mobile command center would greatly improve the
capability of managing a disaster in progress or the aftermath of one.
For the reasons cited above, the police department requests the purchase
of the command center.
!I
Member introduced the following resolution and 7E �
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT
FOR ONE (1) 14 FOOT ALUMINUM STEP VAN
WHEREAS, written quotations were accepted for the purchase of one
(1) 14 Foot Aluminum Step Van.
WHEREAS, the quotation received was as follows:
Bidder Quotation
Polar Chevrolet & Mazda $20,737,00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the quotation for One (1) 14 Foot Aluminum Step Van from
Polar Chevrolet & Mazda in the amount of $20,737 is hereby accepted and the
City Manager is hereby authorized to contract for the purchase of the Step
Van in the amount of $20,737 from Polar Chevrolet and Mazda.
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.
Member introduced the
e following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0.
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
AN AGREEMENT WITH SHORT- ELLIOTT- HENDRICKSON, INC. TO
CONDUCT A TRAFFIC ANALYSIS RELATING TO RETAIL
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN BROOKLYN CENTER AND AMENDING
THE 1985 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City Council has directed that proposals be
accepted for the conduct of a traffic engineering study relating to
retail development within Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, such proposals have been received by the City of
Brooklyn Center on February 4, 1985 meeting the requirements for the
study; and
WHEREAS, Section 7.09 of the City Charter of the City of
Brooklyn Center does provide for a contingency appropriation as a -
part of the General Fund Budget, and further provides that the con -
tingency appropriation may be transferred to any other appropriation
by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Brooklyn Center that the Mayor and the City Manager are
hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Short-
Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc. in the amount of $11,300 to provide a
traffic analysis relating to retail development within Brooklyn Center
as contained in their February 4, 1985 proposal, with supplement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center to amend the 1985 General Fund Budget as follows:
Transfer an appropriation in the amount of $11,300
from the Contingency Account (No. 4995) in the
Unallocated Expanses Budget (No. 80) to the
Professional Services Account (No. 4310) in the
Council Budget (No.11).
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for 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.
s
MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Ronald A. Warren, Director of Planning and Inspectiolh_�a �j
Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works
DATE: February 8, 1985
SUBJECT: Traffic Study Relating to Retail Development
Attached is a copy of a January 22, 1985 request for proposal (RFP)
involving an engineering study for a traffic analysis relating to
retail development within Brooklyn Center. This RFP was sent to two
consulting firms, Bennett, Ringrose, Wolsfeld, Jarvis, Gardner, Inc.
(BRW) and Short - Elliott - Hendrickson, Inc. (SEH), requesting they
submit a concise proposal to provide various engineering consulting
services to do a traffic study related to the proposed three month
moratorium.
The January 22 memo outlines in detail the nature of the study, the
information available, the study area, scope of work and the proposed
content of the traffic study and requested that the proposal be sub
mitted to the City no later than noon on Monday, February 4, 1985.
Both BRW and SEH have responded and have submitted proposals meeting
the guidelines of our RFP within the required time limit.
Both proposals have been reviewed in detail by the staff and followup
inquiries have been satisfactorily addressed by each of the consulting
firms. Both firms have provided the City with consulting services in
the past; BRW with the City's Comprehensive Plan and SEH, as a traffic
consultant to the City, provided a variety of traffic analysis over
the past few years. We feel that either firm would be able to provide
a professionally done and well documented traffic analysis meeting our
requirements. However, we give a slight edge to SEH due to the follow-
ing reasons:
1. Their more recent involvement in traffic studies for
the City.
2. Their proposal appears to more specifically address
the City's need for detailed segment -by- segment and
intersection -by- intersection evaluation of our local
street system, and
3. The lower cost estimate ($11,300 maximum) as opposed
to BRW's cost estimate (13,905 maximum).
Therefore, it is our recommendation that the City Council, at their
February 11, 1985 meeting, adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor
and the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Short-Elliott
Hendrickson, Inc. to conduct a traffic analysis relating to retail
development within Brooklyn Center as contained in their February 4,
1985 proposal.
CITY
OF 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
B ROOKL YN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
CENTER TELEPHONE 561 -5440
TO: Mr. Dick Wolsfeld, Bennett, Ringrose, Wolsfeld
FROM: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
DATE: January 22, 1985
RE: Engineering Study for a Traffic Analysis Relating to
Retail Development Within Brooklyn Center
Gentlemen:
The City of Brooklyn Center requests you to submit a concise
proposal to provide Engineering Services for a traffic study
relating to retail development within the City of Brooklyn
Center. Your submittal should be made in accordance with this
Request For Proposal (RFP). Five (5) copies should be submitted
to Mr. Ron Warren, Director of Planning and Inspections, prior to
12:00 noon on Monday, February 4, 1985.
Introduction
The City Council is currently considering the adoption of a
proposed ordinance which would adopt a moratorium on retail
development within the City of Brooklyn Center. Enclosed
herewith are the following related documents.
- a January 9, 1985 memo to Gerald G. Splinter /City Manager
from Ron Warren
a January 11, 1985 memo to`the Mayor and City Council from
the City Manager
Final consideration of the ordinance will occur,on February 11,
1985. If - adopted, the ordinance will become effective on
February 23, 1985. In this event, the moratorium will run until
May 23, 1985. At that time the City Council could legally adopt
a maximum 18 month extension of the moratorium.
The City Council has directed that proposals be accepted for the
conduct of a traffic engineering study during the first 3 months
of the moratorium. In the event this first -phase study indicates
a cause for serious concern, the Council will then consider
extending the moratorium to allow study and consideration of the
other elements of the issue.
, •'7le SoHCet�Cicg �Zoae C� "
Brooklyn Center System Information
Information which is available for purposes of the study includes
the following:
- the current Comprehensive Plan for City of Brooklyn
Center
- Miscellaneous maps including basic City maps, zoning maps,
etc.
- Existing Land -Use data and land -use projects (to be
developed by City staff).
— Existing Employment statistics kor major employers and
community aggregates (to be developed by City staff)
- 1980 Census Data
Miscelaneous information from the Metropolitan Council
- 1984 aerial photo's (scale 1 =800 of the study area
- Street design information (construction plans, etc.)
- 1980 Traffic study relating to Shingle Creek Parkway, by
B.R.W., Inc.
1984 turning movement study at 4 intersections on Shingle
Creek Parkway (by City staff) and traffic signal warrant
analysis by S.E.H.
- 1983 -84 intersection studies at intersections along
C.S.A.H. 10 (by Hennepin County)
1984 report from Benshoof Associates regarding traffic
generation by proposed Byerly's store
- 1985 report by Barton- Aschman, Inc. regarding traffic
generation by proposed Target store and attached retail
complex
Study Area
The study area shall consist of all commercial and industrial
properties within the area outlined on the enclosed zoning map.
Scope of Work
In general, the traffic engineering study should evaluate the
ability of the existing street and highway systems to accommodate
future traffic volumes resulting from the ultimate total
development of the City, under- two alternate scenarios, i.e.:
Case I - the maximum development (or "worst - case") scenario,
wherein it is assumed that all new development, and a
great deal of redevelopment within the specified study-
area will occur to the maximum extent allowed by the
existing codes and ordinances of the City of Brooklyn
Center.
Case II - the modified (or "probable ") scenario, wherein it is
assumed that new development and some redevelopment
will occur on the basis of predictions which reflect
current development trends.
ti
Under both case studies, the consultant will be required to work
with City staff in developing land -use forecasts for every parcel
of commercially -zoned or industrially - zoned property within the
study area. Based on these land -use forecasts, the consultant
shall then prepare the traffic engineering study.
The Traffic Engineering study shall provide the following
information relating to each of the two development cases as
described above:
-1. vehicle -trip generation forecasts
2. assignment of trip- generation information to the existing
street and highway system within the study area.
3. forecasts of a "Year 2000" (assuming full development within
Brooklyn Center) traffic volumes to all collector and
arterial streets within the study area.- Such forecasts are
to include total traffic on these routes (i.e. - external -to-
external, external -to- internal, and internal -to- internal),
including direction -of- approach analyses.
4. an analysis of volume -to- capacity on each segment of
collector and arterial street within the study area and at
each intersection or interchange of collector and arterial
streets within the study area.
Such analysis shall indicate levels -of- services of each
street segment and intersection, and other areas of concern.
5. a description of the improvement(s) which would be required
to assure acceptable levels -of- service on all collector and
arterial roadways within the study area.
6. such - additional information and recommendations which will
serve to help the City of Brooklyn Center evaluate the
impacts: of development.
7. the consultant shall review the progress of the study on a
periodic basis with City staff; and shall review major study
results- with appropriate representatives from the Minnesota
Department of Transportation and the Hennepin County
Department of Transportation - to solicit their analysis,
comments and recommendations.
The final report shall be presented in a format which allows the
City to use this study both as a basis for additional studies
relating to the moratorium (if such are indicated) and /or as a
working source - document for the purpose of monitoring future
development' - and redevelopment as it occurs. The consultant will
be requested to retain computer programs developed in conjunction
with the studty and to cooperate with the City in future
applications of such programs.
Proposal Contents
The following will be considered to be minimum contents of the
proposal:
(1) a Work plan detailing your proposed scope of services and
time schedule
l
(2) an Identification of the City's participation in the project
and the responsibilities expected to be assumed by the City.
(3) an Outline of your backgound, personnel, experience and
references; specifically as they apply to this proposed
study.
Also, please identify the Key personnel who would be
assigned to this project.
Note: If your firm is selected for this study, we ask that
no change in your Key personnel assignments be made
without the consent of the City Manager.
(4) an estimate of labor hours and a cost estimate.
Note As a part of your cost estimate, please include the
fee, on a "per meeting" basis for attending Planning
Commission or City Council meetings.)
(5) a brief description of your ability to assist the City in
proceeding with subsequent phases of the study (i.e. -
revision of the comprehensive plan and /or zoning ordinance,
market analyses, etc. - in the event this first -phase
traffic engineering study indicates a cause for serious
concern and additional evaluation).
(6) a description of how the study, and computer programs
developed in conjunction with the study, can be used for the
purpose of monitoring future development and redevelopment
as it occurs. Please include a description of how fees for
such follow -up services will be computed.
Proposal Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated by City staff. In the event staff
determines there is a need to clarify questions relating to your
proposal, we will contact you to set a date to meet with us.
Staff intends to select and recommend approval of one proposal to
the City Council at its meeting on February 11, 1985. If the
moratorium ordinance is adopted on that date, it is anticipated
that the selected consultant would be directed to proceed
immediately and to complete within 60 days, and to submit the
final report within 75 days.
Should you have any questions concerning this RFP, please contact
.Gerald G y ' Splinter,
City Manager
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ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA CHIPPEWA FALLS WISCONSIN
WAUSAU, WISCONSIN
February 6, 1985
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Director of Planning and Inspections�.�1�r f_„ rt
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Dear Mr. Warren:
This is supplemental information to the proposal for
Traffic Analysis Relating to Retail Development, which we
submitted on February 4, 1985. This supplement is based on
a discussion with you and other staff members on February
6th.
Our cost estimate for the work program outlined in our
proposal was $11,500. Included in this fee was attendance
at two City Council or Planning Commission meetings. The
fee without these two meetings would be $11,300. Our
attendance at the meetings would be based on a 'fee of $150
per meeting.
Based on the work program indicated, we would be pleased to
have the fee of $11, 304 constitute a maimum not to be
exceeded.
If there is any work to be done beyond the work program
contained in the proposal, the -NQrk would be done on a fee
based on estimated hours for the work times a multiplier
plus the actual cost of expenses. - A fee schedule is
attached for this type of work.
We discussed -two different methods of follow -up work after
the report is completed. It is possible that all
information, soft -ware and general data can be utilized by
the City to update and to analyze any proposed changes to
the traffic projections. It is also possible that SEH can
continue to provide the services for each analysis. It is
estimated that it would take us between 3 and 8 hours for
each analysis, depending upon the complexity of it. All
that is necessary is that the changes in data be properly
inputted to the computer program and that the output be
is analyzed and converted to an understandable format
200 GOPHER BUILDING • 222 EAST LITTLE CANADA ROAD • ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55117 • PHONE (612) 4840272
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Mr. Ron Warren
February 6, 1985
Page #2
We appreciate the opportunity to provide this supplemental
information and to be considered for the study. We look
forward to your continued review of the proposal and to
working with you and other staff members in the traffic
analysis.
Sincerely,
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Glen Van Wormer,
Chief Transportation Engineer
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS
ST. PAUL, %1I%NESOTA • CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN
SCHEDULE
HOURLY PAYROLL RATE RANGE
BY CLASSIFICATION(l)
CLASSIFICATION PAYROLL COST ( 2 )( 3 ).
OFFICE STAFF
Principal Engineer $38.25 $52.50
Project Manager $20.50 - $32.30
Project Engineer $19.40 - $22.50
Design Engineer $15.25 $18.00
Engineering Technician - II $16,00 - $20.25
Engineering Technician - I $ 9.40 - $11.50
Draftsman $ 9.50 $12.10
Clerical $ 6.25 - $14.50
FIELD STAFF
Field Inspector - II $16.25 19.75
Field Inspector - I $ 9.25 - $15.50
Field Survey Crew Chief $13`.50 $19.25
Field Survey Rodman $ 6.50 $12.60
(1) The actual rate charge is dependent upon the hourly rate of
the , employee assigned to the project. The rates shown are
subject to change.
(2) Payroll cost equals the actual amount paid to the employees
plus, fringe benefits. The benefits include social
security, workmens copensation, hospitalization' insurance,
etc.
(3) The payroll cost will be multiplied by a factor to cover
the cost of administrative overhead and p rofit.
4/13/84
'DO GOPHER BUILDING 222 EAST LITTLE CANADA ROAD ST. PAUL, NAINNFSOTA 55117 • PHONE (012) 484- -0272
SHORT— ELLIOTT— HENDRICKSON, INC.
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ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA • CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN
WAUSAU, WISCONSIN
February 2, 1985
Mr. Ron Warren,
Director of Planning & Inspections
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Dear Mr. Warren:
We are pleased to have the opportunity to respond to your
Request for Proposals for a traffic engineering analysis
relating to retail development within Brooklyn Center.
Through our past work we are very familiar with the area
and with the events leading to the need for the traffic
analysis. We are very interested in being of assistance in
analyzing the concerns of the City and in developing a
program which will lead to the orderly and efficient
development of this area.
This proposal represents an effort by Short-Elliott-
Hendrickson, Inc., (SEH), oriented towards meeting Brooklyn
Center's specific concerns and °needs in the area. The
extensive experience of our firm and our personnel in
traffic studies and traffic operations is evident
throughout our proposal.
Our work plan is documented in the proposal and will
provide evidence of our understanding of the needs of the
City and the desired final product. The final report will
reflect the experience of our firm in providing workable
recommendations and solidly based reports. We view our
report as a working document to be constantly used and
referred to. Our work program also stresses the need for
coordination and communication with the City Staff.
200 GOPHER BUILDING • 222 EAST LITTLE CANADA ROAD • ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55117 • PHONE (612) 484 -0272
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February 2, 1985
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We appreciate the opportunity to have provided services to
1 � the City in this area in the past. We look forward to your
review of our proposal and most importantly, we look
forward to working with you and other City Staff members in
the analysis and development of a traffic plan for the
retail area.
Respectfully submitted,
SHORT ELLIOTT- HENDRICKSON, INC.
Glen Van Wormer,
Chief Transportation Engineer
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WORK PROGRAM
The area to be studied has been undergoing commercial and
industrial development for 20 years. Several studies of
land use planning and transportation planning have been
made in the past. A number of these studies were
referenced in the Request for Proposals.
The system of streets servin g the area and the several
interchanges provide a good basic system. Many of the
streets within the area also have been carefully planned
and oriented towards the continuing development. The
recent developments have been in line with the overall
planning. The traffic volumes at certain times are now
approaching levels which begin to raise some concerns.
The City, very justifiably, wants to pause in this on- going
development and review the existing levels of traffic and
development and then carefully allot future traffic
capacity and development intensity. The City wants to
ensure that existing and future developments will continue
to have the benefits of reasonable levels of `service of
traffic that will continue to make this area one of the
most desirable in the northern metropolitan area.
The stud requested " '`n-
y q is not a broad brush" using
general traffic volume . numbers and general traffic
directions of approach as outputted from a' computer. It is
instead a question of how many vehicles will turn right
from a .,particular driveway and then turn left at the
intersection, and more importantly, can the intersection
absorb the volumes and still operate reasonably. This
study requires that the computer generated numbers be
intermixed with an excellent understanding of the driving
habits and desires of motorists in this particular area.
This is the area where SEH excells: a detailed analysis of
traffic 'movements and operations and a determination of how
to maximized flow in efficiency on a particular street
system.
A work program was put together to address the art'
p icular
needs of this area. It is oriented towards providing
information relating to the specific number of additional
vehicles which can be tolerated on any segment of street or
in an intersection within or adjacent to the study area.
It is also oriented to provide a final product that can be
continually utilized to "test" proposed developments to
l make certain that they, plus succeeding developments, will
not overload an intersection.
The work program begins by collecting all available
information. Many of the past studies have been identified
in the Request for Proposals and are available through the
City. However, the County, Mn /DOT and Met Council will all
be searched for additional information and developers who
have worked or are planning on working in the area will be
queried for information.
At the same time, an organizational meeting will be held
with the City to finalize the scope of the project and to
make certain that individual roles and responsibilities are
fully understood.
Past assumptions and trends IVill be reviewed and validated.
Previous generation reports will be compared to existing
results wherever possible. Any deviations will be
carefully analyzed to determine the reasons. Previous
reports and traffic generation information will all be
compared with each other, as well as the existing volumes
in an effort to determine in as great detail as possible
the specific needs and desires of area traffic. Of prime
importance is the interaction between the various
developments. Several recent studies in the metropolitan
s�
area (including one in Brooklyn Center) as well as those in
other metropolitan areas will be utilized.
At a joint meeting between SEH and the City
y staff, both the
maximum and the probable developments of each parcel will
be determined. This is a very key meeting and key step in
the entire process. Past development p proposals, comparison .
to land uses in other similar multi -use areas, and any
information
provided by land owners will all be utilized in
an effort to develop this key information.
This will enable the development of traffic generation
rates to be determined for both scenarios. A study area
computerized roadway network can be established and "trip
tables" can be developed. The "trip tables" will utilize
the "internal to internal ", "internal to external", and
"external to external" trips as well as
p "interaction" data
and the Metropolitan Council "trip desire" information.
Existing traffic can then be assigned to the existing
network and the computer assigned traffic can be compared
to existing turning movement counts, etc. Assignments can
then be modified so that the computer program is as
accurate as possible.
Simultaneously with the traffic assignment work, the
existing roadway nextwork will be evaluated and any
existing or potential problems will be carefully assessed.
Capacities of existing nd
g proposed intersections will be
determined and methods of improving capacity or efficiency
will be evaluated.
The information gathered to this point, from both the
traffic generation and assignment work and the operations
analysis will be subject to a detailed review and meeting
with the City staff.
At the same or second meeting, the final list of future
ultimate development for both maximum development and
probable development will be determined. The rates of
generation for each parcel will be determined based on past
experience and information gathered at other locations.'
Future trip desires, for the year 2000, will be reviewed to
determine if there are any significant changes from the
existing desires. Any changes will be evaluated and
rectified. Future traffic trip tables for both options or
scenarios will then be developed. f
Trips can then be assigned g d to the existing roadway. system.
The roadway networks will then be evaluated and any
deficiencies will be identified. The previously evaluated
intersections and potential methods of improving operations
will then be evaluated to determine whether or not any
system deficiencies can be corrected.
This information will all lead to a finalized list of
recommended improvements for each roadway and intersection.
Year 2000 traffic can then be assigned to the year 2000
roadway network. The final results can then be evaluated.
Throughout the
g latter . stages of this work program, there
will be a continual re- evaluation to determine the impacts
of the different scenarios for land development and to
determine the levels of service which will exist with and
without the several potential- roadway improvements. It is
anticipated that there will be several meetings to discuss
the current status of the work program and to review
assumptions and findings between SEH and City-
staff.
Once there is agreement as to the final traffic volume
figures, traffic assignments, development densities and
roadway systems, a -final report can be prepared to document
all of the findings. The results can be presented to the
Planning Commission and ultimately to the City Council for
their consideration.
The final document will also be a "working document" in
that it will be designed to permit a series of "what if"
questions to be asked. As an example, if a developer
desires to change the assigned land use on a particular
parcel, the work program and final document should be in
a
format to allow relative analysis of the impacts of traffic
on the various roadway elements. Further, it should allow
for evaluation of what other developments might have to be
changed to accommodate the proposed development.
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The work program required close coordination of efforts
between the City and SEH. We anticipate approximately
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addition, we anticipate that there will be a number of
phone calls to discuss the details of the various elements
in the work program. The Planning Commission and City
Council meetings are in addition to the approximate eight
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WORK SCHEDULE
i6 The work schedule is very important to the process of
undertaking the traffic analysis. If the Council adopts
the proposed moratorium, it will become effective on
February 23, 1985 and expire on May 23, 1985. The Request
for Proposals indicates that the .Council will select a
consultant to undertake the study on February 11, 1985.
SEH would propose the following deadlines. Most work will
be completed prior to April 8, 1985 so that a status
reports can be made to the Council. All work will be
completed by April 22, 1985 so that the Council may, at the
option of the staff, have the benefit of a full report.
The final report will be completed and published so as to
be available to the Council at their May 6th meeting. This
will allow the Council to make the proper decisions prior
to the May llth expiration date of the moratorium.
We would propose to begin the project immediately. We
would tan to schedule a meeting p rior to February 15th.
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This meeting would be oriented towards setting the
intermediate schedule dates, exchanging of data and
determination of the exact steps in the procedure. This
would require the City staff to have package of all
information put together prior to that meeting.
Based on the work �� ��-w d appear that the staff
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and SEH would be meeting on almost a weekly basis. This
should enable the proper amount of communication to be
maintained and will help establish intermediate deadlines.
Both Bob Byers and Glen Van Wormer are very familiar with
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the past studies and the current operational status of the
Shingle Creek Parkway area. The work necessary to carry
out the tasks as' outlined in the work program can all be
accommodated within their schedule. By having both'
involved in the project, one will always be available for
meetings, phone calls or other project matters.
To be properly done and to be organized so that future
questions and changes can also be addressed, it is
anticipated that there will be well in excess of 200 hours
Of SEH engineering time involved. SEH will commit the
necessary man hours to do all tasks as necessary and to
meet the time schedule as set.
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COST ESTIMATES
It is anticipated that the work as outlined in the work
program can be accomplished for a fee estimated at
$11,500. This will include all of the data collection and
analysis, all of the meetings as outlined in the work
program, and the set -up of the program so that future
development can be both monitored and proposed changes
evaluated. The fee is based on estimated hours for each of
the work tasks identified in the work program.
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STAFF ASSIGNMENTS
GLEN VAN WORMER
Glen Van Wormer would serve as project manager of the
Retail Area Traffic Analysis Study. Glen has an
educational background with degrees in civil engineering
and city planning which will provide a solid basis for the
Brooklyn Center study. He has 20 years experience in
transportation planning and traffic engineering and has
worked with many municipalities on comprehensive
transportation planning, traffic operations and parking.
Glen was employed at the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (Mn/DOT) for 14 years, the last 10 as
District Traffic Engineer in the east metropolitan
district. While at Mn/DOT, he was responsible for traffic
signs, traffic signals, streetlights, safety improvement
programs, intersection roadway design, traffic analysis,
and traffic generation.
He was also responsible
for transportation planning and a
considerable amount of community and Mn/DOT cooperation.
Glen has prepared transportation plans for portions of a
number of communities within District 9 of Mn/DOT and for a
number of communities served by SEH. Comprehensive
transportation plans were prepared for Frederic and
Reedsburg in Wisconsin and Faribault, Northfield, White
Bear Lake, Stillwater, Bayport and Worthington in
Minnesota. Specific examples of SEH transportation plans
include setting up state-aid street systems , 'for Rosemount
and Lino Lakes, revising the systems in Stillwater and
Oakdale and updating system needs in Arden Hills.
Glen established downtown traffic circulation patterns for
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and Anoka, Virginia, Willmar,
Ortonville, Mora, Sauk Rapids and many other - Minnesota
communities. Other transportation planning activities
included development of industrial connector roads in
South
St. Paul, revision of transportation P plan for Oakdale,
establishment of area transportation networks for Fridley,
evaluation of needs for bypasses in Marshall and downtown
Willmar and setting up truck routes in Reedsburg, Faribault
and Newport.
All the transportation plans involved determination of thru
streets, intersection controls throughout the entire city,
sidewalks, all traffic signs and ordinances. In
conjunction with the comprehensive plan, traffic
operational studies were made of the existing movement of
traffic in each community. A comprehensive pedestrian
safety study was made in eight Minnesota communities,
including St. Cloud, Winona, Red Wing and Mankato. Mn/DOT
activities included the establishment of through streets as
part of a major highway development for the cities of
Farmington, Lindstrom, North Branch and White Bear Lake.
SEH, through Glen, also has an extensive traffic
operational experience and expertise.p SEH .staff members
have designed or been responsible for the design of more
than 1704 traffic signals. They have undertaken sign
inventories in a number of municipalities including the
cities of Duluth, Faribault and Northfield. SEH
' has also
made a number of studies for municipalities. These have
ranged from a small study of -�pkn individual intersection or
street to analyzing major operating problems such as
freeway detours related to construction or major traffic
generators.
Glen has been project manager on a
9 number of traffic
studies, primarily relating to proposed - development.
Virtually all studies included a total analysis from the
number of vehicles which would be generated from the
development down to the details of operations of
intersections and streets adjacent to the development. The
size of the studies range from individual small shopping
centers to major metropolitan area horse racing facilities.
All involved a blend of planning and operations oriented
towards providing realistic answers and, where necessary,
recommendations for solutions to the potential traffic
problems.
ROBERT BYERS
Also in the transportation staff at SEH is Robert Byers.
Bob's educational and experience background includes
computer applications, traffic engineering and
transportation planning. In Bob' s 8 years of experience,
he has undertaken a number of traffic studies and surveys.
One of his prime responsibilities at SEH is computer
applications for transportation planning and forecasting .
Bob has done a considerable amount of traffic forecasting
for the St. Cloud Area Planning Organization. He has also
done traffic forecasts in a number of Minneapolis-St. Paul
metropolitan municipalities including Oakdale, Coon Rapids,
Brooklyn Center, Arden Hills, Fridley, Faribault and
Northfield. Bob is presently doing transportation planning
work for the Fargo-Moorhead and St. Cloud area planning
organizations.
Bob' s dual role in transportation planning and computer
applications has permitted him to become very familiar and
utilize computer planning packages such as PLAN PAC and
IRAP (Interactive Routing Assignment Package) . He is also
familiar with a number of other similar transportation
planning programs.
HAROLD J. MASEM
Hal Masem' s extensive experience in preliminary and detail
design will be utilized primarily for concept design,
preliminary layouts and cost estimates for any potential
street or intersection changes in the Brooklyn Center
Retail Area. Hal was employed at the Minnesota Department
of Transportation for 19 years, has been employed at SEH
since 1983 and has worked on many studies and
transportation plans converting concept sketches into
engineering drawings. The feasibility of a specific
project or concept is best evaluated in the early stage to
determine if it is operational and feasible.
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EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
SEH has a significant amount of specific traffic and
transportation engineering and planning experiences which
can applied directly to the Brooklyn Center project. Some
of the experience is directly related to other Brooklyn
Center projects, some to very similar projects and other
experience, general in nature, which would be very valuable
to Brooklyn Center.
SEH has served as Traffic Engineer to Brooklyn Center for
several years. Much of the work has been done in the
retail area and along Shingle Creek Parkway. In 1979, SEH
was hired to update the traffic study for the Earle Brown
farm area, originally prepared by BRW in 1976. In the 1979
study, SEH provided detailed traffic forecasts including
turning volume forecasts for each of several intersections
in the area.
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SEH also did a detailed study of the proposed designs for
Shingle Creek Parkway. Included in the designs were
recommendations for turn lane lengths, median openings and
closings, changes in intersection designs such as at 69th
Avenue, and details of intersection designs such as near
the MTC garage. Recently, SEH completed a study of the
need for signalization at several intersections.
SEH- has also designed '
esi ned ' pedestrian bri d ges and
traffic
signals within the City near the development area. The
firm also reviewed construction plans for revisions to
Interstate 94 and 694, involving both construction staging
and design.
In addition to working for the City, SEH has undertaken
traffic studies_ for Lombard Properties and Rvan
Construction, both in relationship to proposed developments
along Shingle Creek Parkway.
As a result of all this work, SEH is very familiar with the
details of traffic movements in the retail development
area. Vehicle volumes, desired motorist paths, and levels
of congestion and/or efficiency are well known.
Because of this intimate knowledge of the details of
traffic flow, SEH can very easily identify potential
problems and concerns and present a very workable and
easily understood final report.
In addition to the Brooklyn Center work, SEH has worked in
a number of other similar situations. SEH was recently
hired to re-evaluate a number of previous traffic reports
in the Ridgedale area in Minnetonka. Other current
projects of a similar nature include a traffic analysis,
road design and bridge design for the Roseville
Redevelopment Area, near the Rosedale Shopping Center; the
Highway 65 and Interstate 694 proposed redevelopment in
Fridley; and an analysis of streets and traffic near the
Burnsville Center for the City of Burnsville.
One of the specialities of SEH is downtown traffic and
parking studies and downtown redevelopment. These are very
similar in many ways to the retail analysis of the Brooklyn
Center area. Each downtown study requires close attention
to each parcel, a very clear understandin g of the traffic
generated by each, and also a clear understanding of the
interaction of the various bu'si-ness types. To date SEH has
been involved in 24 downtown traffic and parking studies
and these are listed in the Support Data section.
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The most important element of SEH projects is the
satisfaction of the community with the final project. In
the Support Data section is a listing of many . of the
communities we have worked for. We would invite the City
staff to call on any of the references that are listed or
to call individuals in any of the communities that are
j�,
listed as clients. Our present clients are our best
resource.
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Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION
FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF VIRGINIA SWANSON
WHEREAS, Virginia Swanson has served the City of Brooklyn Center as an
employee in the Department of Civil Defense and the Department of Finance for
more than sixteen years from December 2, 1968 to February 28, 1985; and
WHEREAS, she will retire from public service on February 28, 1985; and
WHEREAS, her devotion to the tasks and responsiblities of her position
should be recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the dedicated public service of Virginia Swanson is recognized
and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center and that the City wishes her a
long and happy retirement.
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.
Member introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION
FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF DIANE LEMKE
WHEREAS, Diane Lemke served as a member of the Brooklyn Center Human_
Rights Commission from February 1978 through December 1984; and
WHEREAS, her devotion to the tasks and responsibilities of the Commission
contributed substantially to the sound progress and development of the City; and
WHEREAS, her public service and civic effort for the betterment of the
community merit the gratitude of the citizens of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, it is highly appropriate that her service to the community
should be recognized and expressed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the dedicated public service of Diane Lemke as a member of
the Human Rights Commission is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of
Brooklyn Center.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION w
JANUARY 31 , 1985
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairman
George Lucht at 7:33 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Nancy,Manson, Lowell Ainas,, Mike Nelson and
Wallace Bernards. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald
Warren, Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, and Planner Gary Shallcross. Chairman
Lucht noted that Commissioner Molly Malecki had called to say that she would be
unable to attend the evening's meeting and was excused. He stated he was not sure
where Commissioner Sandstrom was.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES _ January 17, 1985
Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Manson to approve the minutes
of the January 17, 1985 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Voting in favor:
Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Manson, Ainas, Nelson and Bernards. Voting against:
none. The motion passed.
APPLICATION NO. 84036 (City of Brooklyn Park)
Following the Chairman's explanation, the Secretary introduced the first item of
business, a request by the City of Brooklyn Park for special use permit approval to
conduct a ditch dredging project in the flood plain within the Crystal Airport
property, south of 62nd Avenue North. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the
Planning staff report and referred the Commission's attention to the report of the
Director of Public Works which explained the project in greater detail. He pointed
out the location of the project on an overhead transparency and reviewed the factors
relevant to this application contained in Section 35-2184 of the Zoning Ordinance.`
He concluded by saying that the staff feel that these factors are met and that the
application can be approved.
The Director of Public Works then showed the Planning Commission the location of the
entire project on a map of Brooklyn Center and surrounding areas. He pointed out
that the ditch dredging project would begin at 63rd Avenue North and continue
southeast to a point somewhere in the Environmental Preserve in Crystal north of
Bass Lake Road. The Director of Public Works explained that the ditch dredging
project would cause more water to arrive at an earlier time downstream and that this
would have an effect of raising the flood levels slightly in Twin Lakes and in Ryan
Lake. He traced the flow of water from the ditch into Twin Lakes, Ryan Lake, and
eventually into Shingle Creek.
The Director of Public Works stated that the primary staff concern was regarding the
impact on the Twin Lakes area. He stated that staff had initially suggested that a
holding pond be built on the airport property to allow better drainage in Brooklyn
Park without increasing flood levels downstream. He explained that this option was
rejected by the Metropolitan Airports Commission as an unsafe feature at the
airport. He stated that the staff then suggested a minimimum ditch with a flatter
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grade from 63rd Avenue North to the Environmental Preserve. Brooklyn Park rejected
this option, he stated, because of potential maintenance problems with a backup of
silt in the drainage ditch.
The Director of Public Works explained that he had asked for a hydrologic analysis of
the project and that he had received reports prepared by the U. S. Geological Service
and also by Barr Engineering, He explained that the U.S.G.S report concluded that
the rise in flood level in Twin Lake would be less than .1 of a foot. He pointed out
that the Barr Engineering study was more detailed and concluded that the effect
would be a rise of less than .01 of a foot. He stated that the Planning Commission
would have to consider this effect and determine whether it was an acceptable
increase in flood level. He stated that it was acceptable to him, but that if the
increase in the flood level had been closer to .1 of a foot; he would have serious
concerns about the project, considering the problems with flooding that have been
experienced in the Twin Lake area.
Commissioner Bernards asked what time period the 1/8 inch rise would be over. The
Director of Public Works explained that a five year flood would raise the level of
Twin Lakes by two to three feet. He pointed out that the project would add 1/8 of an
inch to this rise in the level of Twin Lakes. He stated that it was, therefore, a
fairly insignificant effect on downstream flood levels.
The Director of Public Works then pointed out the Environmental Preserve on an
aerial photograph and noted the existence of a boardwalk from Brooklyn Center into
Crystal. He stated that the project should end north of this boardwalk, but
recommended a condition that would require the construction of a pedestrian bridge
by the City of Brooklyn Park if the project continues past the location of the
boardwalk.
Commissioner Bernards asked whether the project would cause problems in the
Environmental Preserve. The Director of Public Works explained that the main
problem from the ditch dredging project would be siltation if the ditch is too flat.
He reviewed with the Commission a centerline profile of the ditch project. In
response to a question from Chairman Lucht, the Secretary explained that the spoils
from the ditch dredging project would be spread alternately on each side of the bank,
but would be contained within the airport property.
Chairman Lucht asked the applicant whether he had anything to add. Mr. George
Calebaugh, representing the City of Brooklyn Park, stated that he had nothing to add
to the report.
PUBLIC HEARING (Application No. 84036)
Chairman Lucht then opened the meeting for a public hearing and asked whether anyone
wished to speak regarding the application. Mr. George Nass of 5313 62nd Avenue
North stated that he had lived in the area for some years and pointed out that he has a
fence along the side of his property that may have to be raised if the project is
done and ground levels are raised. He stated that replacement of the fence should
be paid for by the City of Brooklyn Park since they are doing the project. The
Director of Public Works explained that the plan for the project calls for lowering
the grade, not raising it. He suggested, however, that a condition could be added
that,if fences adjacent to the project are adversely affected, the applicant will
pay for their replacement.
Commissioner Manson asked whether the ditch would be wide enough so that the spoils
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will be below the existing grade. The Director of Public Works stated that the
grade immediately next to the ditch would have to be raised in order to lower the
bottom of the ditch, but that alternating the placement of the spoils should prevent
any dyking from occurring.
Mr. Walt Walker of 6133 Scott Avenue North asked how deep the ditch would be. The
Director of Public Works answered that it would be about two feet deep. Mr; Walker
asked when the project would be started and completed. Mr. Calebaugh answered that
Brooklyn Park hopes to start the project by March 1 in order to finish while there is
still frost in the ground. Mr. Walker explained that the area is a wildlife habitat
and that ducks come to nest as early as March and added that he preferred an early
completion to the project.
Mr. Jack Kelly of 6129 Scott Avenue North asked about a fencing project around the
airport. The Secretary answered that it is the staff's understanding that nothing
will be done on that fencing project until the ditch project is done. He explained
that the fence would have to be kept back behind setback lines if it is higher than
four feet and that the fence may not be placed on the northeast side of the ditch
anyway. He explained that barbed wire is not prohibited and added that there would be
problems with the Flood Plain Ordinance if the airport fence did cross the ditch.
Mr. George Nass asked whether there would be notice given before the fence was
erected. The Secretary explained that there is no formal mechanism for notifying
property owners regarding the erection of the fence. He stated that the airport has
the right to put up a fence as much as any property owner. He added, however, that if
the City is informed about the project, that it would let residents know.
Mr. Walker asked how long the project would take. Mr. Calebaugh stated that it
would be about three weeks.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Hearing no further comments, Chairman Lucht called for a motion to close the public
hearing. Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Manson to close
the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 814036 (Brooklyn Park)
Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Nelson to recommend approval
of Application No. 84036, subject to the following conditions:
1 . If the project results in construction of a ditch crossing
under the existing boardwalk which crosses the "Environmental
Preserve" area, Brooklyn Park shall construct a- pedestrian
bridge meeting the approval of the Brooklyn Center Director of
Public Works
ks a d the Crystal City Engineer at no cost to the City
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of Brooklyn Center or to the City of Crystal.
2. Upon completion of the project, the City of Brooklyn Park shall
submit to the Brooklyn Center Director of Public Works a center
line profile along the route of the constructed channel, showing
an "as built" profile of the bottom of the ditch after
construction.
3• The expiration date for the permit shall be April 1, 1986.
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4. Any damage to existing fences adjacent to the project caused by
the ditch dredging project will be repaired at the expense of the
City of Brooklyn Park.
Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Manson, Ainas, Nelson and Bernards.
Voting against: none. The motion passed.
There followed a brief discussion of upcoming business items for the February 14,
1985 meeting. Commissioner Manson stated that she would be unable to attend the
February 14 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Nelson seconded by Commissioner Ainas to adjourn the meeting
of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning
Commission adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Chairman
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Planning Commission Information Sheet
Application No. 84036
Applicant: City of Brooklyn Park
Location: Crystal Airport Property
Request: Flood Plain Special Use Permit
The City of Brooklyn Park requests special use permit approval to alter the contour
of the floodway on the Crystal Airport property south of 63rd Avenue North. The
project would involve dredging of the ditch in this area and placement of spoil
alternately on either bank of the ditch. The purpose of the project is to facilitate
drainage in the area in Brooklyn Park between 63rd Avenue North and the I-94 freeway.
Depositing fill or the spoils from dredgingis a special use in the floodway zone. An
engineering analysis of the project is contained in a memo from Director of Public
Works, Sy Knapp (attached)
Floodway special uses are subject to procedures set forth in Section 35-2184 and to
standards or requirements set forth in Section 35-2140 (see both sections attached).
Many of these provisions relate to structures or development associated with struc-
tures rather than with alteration of the flood plain contours themselves. The
provisions that correspond most with the "standards for .a special use permit," found
in Section 35-220, are the "Factors Upon Which the Decision . . . shall be Based" in
subsection 4 of 35-2184. Subsections a, b, e, i , and k seem to be relevant to the
proposed project.
The primary concern of staff is that the proposed ditch dredging will allow drainage
to flow faster thus leading to higher flood levels downstream in Brooklyn Center
and Robbinsdale. The conclusion of the hydrologic analysis by Barr Engineering is
that these effects will be minimal .
Accordingly, stuff recommend that the special use permit a pp lication submitted by
the City of Brooklyn Park be approved subject to the conditions outlined in the memo
of Director of Public Works Sy Knapp, dated January 22, 1985.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
i
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the 11th of
F01)ruary , 1985 at 8:00 at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to
consider an amendment to the City Charter.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES
REGARDING HOLIDAY LEAVE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . Chapter 17 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn
Center is hereby amended in the following manner:
SECTION 17-117 HOLIDAY LEAVE.
1 . Holidays Defined. Holiday leave shall be granted for the following
holidays:
New Year's Day January 1
Washington's & Lincoln's
Birthdays Third Monday n February
Y
Memorial Day Last Monday in May
Independence Day July 4
Labor Day First Monday in September
Christopher Columbus Day Second Monday in October
Veteran's Day November 11
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Post-Thanksgiving Day Friday after Fourth Thursday
in November
Christmas December 25
Floating Holiday Scheduled with permission of
employees' supervisor.
Floating holidays must be
taken within the calendar year;
they cannot be accumulated
2. Major Holidays. When New Year's Day, Independence Day, Veteran's Day
or Christmas Day fall on Sunday, the following day shall be observed as a holiday.
When they fall on Saturday, the preceding day shall be observed as a holiday.
Employees absent from work on the day following or the day preceding such a three-day
holiday weekend without the express authorization of the City Manager shall forfeit
their rights to holiday pay for that holiday.
ORDINANCE NO.
3. Premium Pay. Employees who work a Monday through Friday workweek who
are required to be on duty on any holiday as set out in paragraph 1 as qualified in
paragraph 2, shall be paid time and one-half for the hours worked in addition to the
holiday pay, Land Police Department Clerk-Dispatchers who are required to be on
duty on the day shift on Thanksgiving, the midshift on Christmas Eve, the next
succeeding night shift, and the next succeeding day shift on Christmas Day, the mid
shift on New Year's Eve, the next succeeding night shift, and the next succeeding day
shift on New Year's Day shall be paid time and one-half for the hours worked in
addition to the holiday pay.] Time and one-half pay in addition to straight
compensatory time off shall be granted to Police Clerk/Dispatchers for hours worked
on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and
New Year's Day.
4. Irregular Work Schedules. In the case of those employees whose work
function involves working schedules other than a Monday through Friday workweek,
compensation for holidays shall be as follows:
a. Compensatory time off shall be granted for each of the earned and
accrued holidays defined in paragraph 1 . Each time off shall be taken as soon as
practicable after the holiday for which it is accrued and as approved by the
Employer.
b. Except as provided in paragraph 3 of this section and paragraphs c and
d below, premium pay shall not be authorized to those persons working irregular
shifts for hours worked on holidays when such work is part of the planned schedule.
c. Compensation for holidays in the form of premium time and one-half pay
in addition to holiday pay may be authorized for employees working irregular shifts
only when the City Manager deems it imperative that such compensatory time as may be
accrued be waived, with the employee's consent, in the best interests of the City.
d. Time and one-half pay in addition to straight compensatory time off
shall be granted to those persons working irregular shifts for hours worked on
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New
Year's Day.
This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty (30) days
following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of 19
Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
Date of Publication
Effective Date
(Brackets indicate matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.)
T
CI .Y OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the llt-h of
1985 e 8:00 p.m. at the City Hall , 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway to
consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding -he location of day
care centers in commercial zoning districts.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDI±NG CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES REGARDING
THE LOCATION OF GROUP DAY.CARE _FACILJTIES IN` 'CONMMERC1AL ZONING:DISTRIt Ts
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 35-320 of the City Ordinances of the City of
Brook.lvn Center is hereby amended by the addition of the following:
Section 35-320. C1 SERUICE/OFFICE DISTRICT
3. Special Uses
b. Group day rare facilities provided they are not located on
the same propertVas or adjacent to a iise Whim is not perr�itted
to abuC R1,—R2, R3 zoned a� nd a-nd pro��ided that such dev_eToo-
ments, in each specific ease, are demonstrated to be.:
1. Compatible with existing adjacent lane, uses as well as
those uses_permitted in the Cl district
2. Complementary to existing adjacent land uses as well as
to those uses permitted in the C1 district genera i.r_
3. Of comoarabl.e intensity to permitt-d Cl district land uses
with.respect to actives
4. Planned and designed to assure that r=enerated traffic will
ne ,WiFfhin thethe capacity of avai ab e public faci i�hies and
evilT not have an adverse impact upon thhose faci hies, the
_i Mediate ned+ nborhood, or the covirna'nit4J. --
5. Traffic gen .rated by other uses on the site will not pose
a aanger tocnTren served—_ y tht�day care use.
and further provided that the special recu_ireri-ients sat fort,;
in Section 35 1 are adhered to. a
Section 2. S -:.,ct i on 35-322 of the C i tv Ordinances of the City of
Broo. Iyn center is iier + ,r' "ended by the addition of the following:
Section- 315-322. COMMERCE DISTRICT
i
Spec i_lYUses
Group day care facilities rovic`d tho--/ are net 10 —d on
one iT e
prop
as or,a.', acent to a11y se which is not
permitter to alaL!t_R1,
R2., or R3 z 0 cu prep r_F_ and ^rovi
are r,Ot located in a retail- s-5o :�inq "e:it�er; and
provided that such dove Iopments n each specific case, arc
aemonstraj-- to be:- �` ------- _�__. �_
ORDINANCE NO
Compatible with existing adjacent land uses as well as
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witP1 t;�ose uses-permitted in the G2 distr�ct_IeneraT1y,.i
2. Complementary to existine adjacent land uses as well as
with those uses perm %fed in tFse C2 district g _nera >,.
31 Of comparable intensity to permitted C2 district land
uses with respect to activity: levels.
4. Planned and designed to assure that generated traffic
will be �,Tit o the capacity of availaEe p- u5'i-ic faci1i�ties
aril vifl not have an adverse impact a onth_ose faciliti`e's,
the immediate neighborhood, or the community.
55.. Traffic generated by other uses on the site will not
dose a dancer to children served by the day care use.
Furthermore, group day care facilities shall be subject to the special
re,au i r`ments set Torth in Section 35-412.
Section 3. Section 35-411 of the City Ordinances of the City of
Brooklyn Center is hereby amended by the addition of the following:
Section 35-4111 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS IN C1. AND CIA DISTRICTS
6. In the case of group day care facilities, outside recreational
faciliyies _s-� be appropriate y separated from the parking
and driving areas by a wood fence not ess than four feet in
height; cr a Cor�ciT aroved s�abstitut shy` Ue dcated contiu�
oils to the day care f- acil-ity; sha_ not ,"_ o�cated in any yard
aooµtting a major thoroughfare unless -buff-tired by a device set
forte in Section 35-400, Fcotnote�TO; si1�n`ot-have n impervious
surfaco_fcr more than half the playground area; and shall extend
at—least 60 feel from the waTT-�of the i ul wing or to an adjacent
property _ line, whichever is less, or shadT ' be bounded on not
more than t°f,!c sices by parking and driving areas. -
Section 4. Section 35-412 of the City Ordinances of the City of
Brooklyn Center is hereby amended b the addition f l
y o the following:
u
Section 35-412. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS IN C2 DIS?RIGTS
7. In the case of group day care facilities, outside recreational
facilities sna ; ap2_ro riate�y separa ed frora the parkirig
and dr1�%ininf' areas by a •,rood fence—no t_leTss Tthan- four feet
height; or f ounciT opj�roveo s?;bsii�t�!te; shaTT oe iocated contigu-
ous to the. day care faci�iity; soap o oeV ocate_d inlany yard
a�uttinr, a major inrorcugiofara unless buffered_ by a device set
fortis in Section 35•-40 , Fcotnote_ I0; shalkI not_have_an iimpervious
surfac° for ;or^ than iia�f--ihe pla;P?ro��nd
area ; and snaII extend
at east
_ _ _..
e from the wa of he o! i lcir.g or to ciri adj4cenL
Ti.orlerz� Tine, l chev_r_ i S -less ar_sha lobe bounded on not
EiIOrC. Lhu' .ti�1 S1GeS bL' � dr',1 I r1 C' rl � l i!e': are.F
ORDINANCE w0
:action 5. Section 35•-900 of the City Ordinances of the City of Brooklyn
Center is hereby amended by the addition of the following
Section 35-900. DEFINITIONS. The language set forth in the text' of
this zoning ordinance sha I be interpreted in accordance with the following defini-
tion. Words used in the present tense shall include the future; viords used in
the singular include the plural and the plural includes the singular.
Group day care facility: A facility licensed by the Minnesota Department
of P'-.�blic 'We re tc ercvidd chM care for six�or more c_T„iTdr. at ore lime
This term also 7n_cludes, bu i s not invited to, faciliti 39i��1t; .programs ror
cr iIdren kno°sin as nursery schoofi, day nurseries, chFIrd — care centers, i—)T �r groiap_s,
day care centers, cooperative day care centers and Head Start prograM s.-
Section 5. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and
upon thirty (30)days following, its legal publi ation.
Adcr ed this Y dray of 19
Mayor
ATTEST:
Date of Publication
Effective Date
(Underline indicates new matter, brackets indicate matter to be deleted) .
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the 11th day of
February at 8:00 p.m. at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider
an amendment to Thapters 3, 15 and 35 of the City Ordinances establishing a
moratorium on development of certain commercially zoned land within the City of
Brooklyn Center.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN
COMMERCIALLY ZONED LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF EROOKLYN CENTER
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapters 3, 15 and 35 of the City Ordinances of the City of
Brooklyn Center regulating construction and land development are amended as
described herein.
Finding of Facts. The City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center finds
that it has authorized a study to be conducted which would analyze and determine
future commercial needs within the community and make recommendations regarding
possible Comprehensive Plan amendments and amendments to its official controls.
The City Council further finds that in order to protect the Planning process and the
health, safety and welfare of the City of Brooklyn Center, an Interim Ordinance
regulating, restricting and prohibiting certain kinds of land development within
the City is necessary. _
Moratorium Established. A moratorium is hereby established regulating
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land development as hereinafter set forth from the period beginning upon the
effective date of this ordinance, and ending three months hence.
Land Development Prohibited. No .plans shall be considered or approved by
the City of Brooklyn Center involving new construction and development proposals
comprehended by uses listed in Section 35-322, Subdivision 1a, 1c, 3e and 3f of the
City Ordinances on all currently undeveloped land containing no principal or
accessory use within the C2 and I-1 zoning districts in the City of Brooklyn Center.
Plan Approvals Prohibited. No application for approval of any
preliminary plat, special use ep rmit, plan approval, variance or building permit
shall be accepted or approved by the City of Brooklyn Center for new retail
construction or development on currently undeveloped C2 or I-1 zoned land during
this period of moratorium.
Penalties. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance or failure to
comply with any of its requirements shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who
violates this ordinance or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon
conviction thereof by lawful authority, be fined not more than $700.00 or imprisoned
for not more than 90 days, or both, and in addition, shall pay all costsand expenses
of prosecution. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate
offense.
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon
thirty (30) days following its legal publication.
ORDINANCE NO.
Adopted this day of lg
Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
Date of Publication
Effective Date
(Underline indicates new matter, brackets indicate matter to be deleted).
Member introduced the following resolution IVA14
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION N0.
RESOLUTION AMENDING ASSESSMENT POLICY RELATING TO STREET
RECONSTRUCTION
WHEREAS, on February 10, 1964, the Brooklyn Center City Council
adopted the Brooklyn Center Assessment Procedure Manual as a guideline for
the special assessment of costs related to public improvements; and
WHEREAS, a current report prepared by the Director of Public Works
indicates that the benefit received from the installation of concrete curb
and gutter and related street paving improvements is most equitably levied
on a residential unit basis as opposed to the frontage basis; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interests of the City
to amend existing special assessment policies to reflect the residential
unit basis of assessment related to such street improvement projects:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the following special assessment policy be established
for street reconstruction projects in residentially-zoned areas, which consist
of the installation of concrete curb and gutter and related street paving
improvements paced under contract in 1985:
1. for residential properties, zoned or used as single-family
sites, which are not subdividable under the City's Subdivision
Ordinance, the unit rate of assessment shall be $1,200.00.
2. for properties in R-2 zoned districts, which are not used as
single-family sites, the equivalent rate shall be $16.00 per
front foot, with a minimum assessment of $1,200.00.
3. for properties in R-3 zoned districts the assessment rate per
residential unit shall be established by the following
formula:
Assessable frontage x $16.00
Num er o rest ential units
4. the assessment rates in R-4, R-S, R-6, and R-7 zoned districts
shall be individually established based on an evaluation of
project costs and project benefits.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
RESOLUTION N0.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
CITY
OF 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
BROOKLYNBROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
TELEPHONE 561-5440
C EN-TER
TO : Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works
DATE: February 8 , 1985
RE: Supplemental Analysis - Proposed Amendment of Special
Assessment Policy for Street Reconstruction
This report is submitted in response to the City Council's request
for additional information and evaluation of the effects of the proposed
new policy for special assessments for street reconstruction projects
(see memo dated 1/23/85 - corrected copy attached) .
On the attached sheets , four past projects and one possible 1985
project are analyzed to show the effects of existing policy vs .
the proposed policy. In addition, a separate memo relating to the
proposed Lyndale Avenue street improvement between 53rd Avenue and
57th Avenue is being submitted to show the effects of the recommended
policy change on a parcel-by-parcel basis .
Res ectfully submitted,
S tnapp Y
Director of Public Works
SK: jn
55�makW5� Mau 00"
Project No. 1 - Reconstruction of 53rd Avenue North between I-94
and Penn Avenue North
Explanation: This�.s project was initiated by City Council action
in 1979 and construction was completed in 1980 .
Because 53rd Avenue is a Municipal State Aid street,
and because special assessments had previously been
levied (during the 1950 ' s and early 19601s) the
special assessment rates which were applied to this
project were those established by the "Equity
schedule" as contained in the current Assessment
Policy for Municipal State Aid Street Improvements .
Under that policy, the assessments levied were
calculated at the following rates :
- for concrete curb $ gutter =$ 8. 00/front foot
for pavement improvements = $ 7. 60/front foot
TOTAL = $15 . 60/front foot
Effect of Proposed Policy Change on Assessments
If adjusted to reflect 1985 construction costs , those assessment
rates under existing policy would be :
for concrete curb & gutter = $11. 68/front foot
for pavement improvements = $12 . 29/front foot
TOTAL = $23. 97/front foot
Application of those rates to four typical properties along
53rd Avenue would result in the following assessment comparisons :
Total Assessment Total Assessment
Under Existing Under Proposed
Typical Property Policy (1985- rates) Policy (1985)
50 L. F. with Parking 50 x $23.97 = $1198.50 $1200.00
50 L. F. without Parking 50 x $23':97 = $1198.50 $ 900.00
75 L .F. with Parking 75 x $23.97 = $1797.75 $1200.00
75 L.F. without Parking 75 x $23.97 = $1797.75 $_ 900.00
Effect of Proposed Policy Change on Project Cost Distribution
The following tabulation shows the actual cost distribution for
the 1979 project, that same distribution updated to reflect 1985
costs, and the cost distribution which would result from application
of the proposed policy:
Estimated
Actual 1985 Total Cost Total Cost
Total Cost Distribution Distribution
Distribution with Existing with Proposed
1979 Policy Policy (1985)
Total Cost $388,000 $8452000 $845 , 000
Special Assessment 43 , 000 94,000 57,000
City Share 34-5,000 751 ,000 788 , 000
Project No. 2 - Relocation and Reconstruction of Lyndale Avenue
from 59th to 62nd Avenue North
Explanation: This 1977 Y Y J ro 'ect was initiated b the City Council
p
in cooperation with MN/DOT, in conjunction with the
construction of I-94 . MN/DOT agreed to pay for
relocation costs , but the City, through a special
assessment levy, paid the "betterment" costs Special
assessment rates reflected these costs as follows :
- for concrete curb & gutter = $ 6. 00/front foot
- for street improvement = $ 7 . 25/front foot
Total = $13 . 25/front foot
Effect of Proposed Policy Change on Assessments
If adjusted to reflect 1985 construction costs , these assessment
rates would be:
- for concrete curb & gutter = $11 . 68/front foot
- for street improvements = $14 . 11/front foot
Total = $,25. 79/front foot
Application of these rates to typical properties along the project
would result in the following assessment comparisons :
Actual Total Assessment Total Assessment
Assessment under Existing under Proposed
Typical Property. 1977 Policy (1985 rates) Policy (1985)
75 foot lot $ 993.75 $ 1,934.25 $ 1,200.00
80 foot lot $1,060.00 $ 2,063.20 $ 1,200.00
Project No. 3 - Reconstruction of Halifax Avenue from 70th to 71st
Avenue and 70th Avenue from Halifax Avenue to June
Avenue
Explanation: This 1984 project was initiated jointly by the Brooklyn
Center City Council and by petition of the St.
Alphonsus Church. The basic project included widening
of the "church side" of these streets and installation
of concrete curb and gutter on that side. Accordingly,
the assessment rate levied against church property
(approximately $38 . 50 per front foot) reflected
the costs for widening the street as well as the
costs for curb and gutter and normal residential
street reconstruction.
It is noted, however, that a parallel .effort was
made to determine the interest of those private
property owners who lived across the street from
the church, in getting street improvements at the
same time . Based on existing policy and 1984
construction costs , we estimated those costs at $35 . 00
per foot. Because only one private property owner
expressed approval , this proposal was dropped and
the project proceeded only on the "church side"
of these streets .
Project No. 4 - Installation of Water Main on Lee and Major Avenues
between 69th and 70th Avenues
Explanation: In 1984 property o wn ers in i tia ted a petition to
install water mains on Lee and Major Avenues between
69th and 70th .Avenues .
In conjunction with that petition, we also prepared
a report showing that , if concrete curb and gutter
were to be installed at the same time , substantial
cost savings could be realized (as compared to the
costs for such installation under a separate project) .
Accordingly, a parallel petition was circulated to
determine interest in the installation of concrete
curb and gutter in conjunction with the water main
project - with an estimated rate of' $20 . 00/front foot
for the street improvement (resulting in a typical
assessment of 75x$20 = $1500 for the street, improvement) .
Because 14 of the 24 property owners signed the
petition asking for water main installation, while
only 5 owners signed the petition asking for the
street improvements, the water main project was
installed without the street improvements .
I believe this example shows that , while an assessment
of $1500 per household is closer to being acceptable
to property owners than the $24. 00 to $35. 00/front
foot rates normally charged under existing policy,
it still didn' t "sell" on this project. However,
a reduction to $1200/household (as suggested by
the proposed policy) might have made the proposal
acceptable to more property owners .
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Project No. 5 - Installation of concrete curb and gutter and
bituminous overlay of the following streets:
Drew Avenue from 67th to 69th Avenue
Ewing Avenue from 67th to 69th Avenue
67th Avenue from Drew to Ewing Avenue
68th Avenue from Drew to Ewing Avenue
Explanation: A property owner in this area has expressed his
desire to circulate a petition requesting these
improvements in 1985 . Based on our cost estimates,
this project would cost $140 ,000 (0 . 62 miles at
$225,000/mile) .
Under existing policy, the total costs would be
levied against the abutting frontage, resulting
in an assessment rate of $28 . 00/front foot.
Application of this rate to two typical properties
within the project area would result in the following
assessment comparisons :
Total Assessment Total Assessment
Under Existing Under Proposed
Typical'Property Policy Policy
Mid-block lot $2P240 $1 , 2 0 0
80 feet wide
Corner lot $3,360 $1, 2 0 0
80 feet wide
(assessable frontage
80' + 120/3 = 1201)
Effect of Proposed Policy Change on Cost Distribution
The following tabulation shows the toal cost distribution based
on existing policy vs . total cost distribution under the proposed
policy:
Cost Cost
Distribution Distribution
Under Under
Source Existing Policy Proposed Policy
Special Assessments $125 ,800* $ 72 ,000
City Share $ 14 ,200* $ 68 , 000
Total $ 140 ,000 $140 ,000
*Note: City share under "Existing Policy" reflects City' s
ownership of frontage on 67th Avenue.
Member introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption: IQb
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION RECEIVING CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT,
ESTABLISHING LYNDALE AVENUE WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 1985-04, STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO.
1985-05, AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1985-06
AND CALLING FOR A HEARING THEREON
WHEREAS, the City Council has received a report for the City
Engineer regarding the feasibility of providing for installation of
water main, construction of street improvements, and construction of
sidewalk along Lyndale Avenue between 53rd and 57th Avenues in
conjunction with the jurisdictional turnback of authority by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation at costs estimated as follows:
Water Main Improvement Project No. 1985-04 $ 74, 660. 00
Street Improvement Project No. 1985-05 $346,530. 00
Sidewalk Improvement Project No. 1985-06 $ 45, 660.. 00
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it necessary and in the best
interests of the City to complete said improvements:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. The City Engineer's Report is hereby accepted.
2 . The following improvements are hereby established:
LYNDALE AVENUE WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1985-04
LYNDALE AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1985-05
LYNDALE AVENUE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 1985-06
3 . The Council will consider the improvements in accordance
with the report and the assessment of benefited property
for all or a portion of the _costs of Improvement Project
Nos. 1985-04 and 1985-05 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 429 at estimated total improvement costs of:
Project No. 1985-04 $ 74, 660. 00
Project No. 1985-05 $346,530.00
RESOLUTION NO.
4 . A public hearing shall be held on proposed Improvement
Project Nos. 1985-04 and 1985-05 on the llth day of
March, 1985, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at
8: 00 P.M. local time, and the Clerk shall give mailed
and published notices of such hearing and improvement as
required by law.
5. The assessment district for Improvement Projects Nos.
1985-04 and 1985-05 shall be:
All benefited properties abutting Lyndale Avenue between
53rd and 57th Avenues North.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member , and upon vote being- taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
CITY
OF 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
B ROOKLYNBROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
TELEPHONE 561-5440
CENTER
February 8, 1985
ENGINEER'S REPORT
Lyndale Avenue Improvement Projects
Nos. 1985-04, 1985-05, 1985-06
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Water Main Improvement Project No. 1985-04
Street Improvement Project No. 1985-05
Sidewalk Improvement Project No. 1985-06
PROJECT LOCATION: Lyndale Avenue North from 53rd Avenue North to
57th Avenue North.
DISCUSSION: The City Council was presented a proposal for the
improvement of Lyndale Avenue North in 1984, said proposal
recommending the City provide for the installation of water
• main, reconstruction of the street surfacing, and construction
of concrete sidewalk between 53rd and 57th Avenues North.
Subsequent to an informal neighborhood meeting and formal
public hearing regarding the proposal, the City Council
terminated proceedings and directed the staff to propose a
funding program for the project which would be more equitable
in its use of state, local, and special assessment funds.
Based upon that directive, staff has presented a proposal for
a new City-wide policy regarding special assessment of street
reconstruction costs. This report incorporates said proposal
Following is a brief summary of the Lyndale Avenue North
improvement proposal and an analysis of the effect of the
special assessment recommendations on project financing.
Water Main Improvement Project No 1985-04
As noted in the 1984 proposal, it is recommended that water
main be extended along Lyndale Avenue North between 53rd and
57th Avenues North in conjunction with the completion of
street improvements. The proposal provides for extension of
municipal water service to one of the few areas within the
City presently served by individual private wells only. In
addition to providing a source of water for domestic use, the
main installation would extend the existing fire protection
system which consists of fire hydrants at 53rd and 57th
Avenues North only.
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„ale Samal X&te ,.
In conjunction with the main and hydrant installation, it is
recommended that water service lines be extended to all
developed lots and to those undeveloped lots which are capable
of being developed without need of variances from setback and
area requirements.
Street Improvement Project No 1985-05
The proposed improvement of Lyndale Avenue North provides for
reconstruction of the street surface from the existing rural
cross-section configuration of 24 to 26 feet to the minimum
State Aid urban section standard of 28 feet. The proposed
construction provides for installation of curb and gutter and
concrete driveway aprons, thereby eliminating ponding along
the street's edge.
As noted in the 1984 proposal, an analysis of the roadway
structure has shown it will be more economical to totally,
remove and reconstruct the existing roadway than it would be
to upgrade the existing roadway. This decision is reinforced
by the consideration that at least 25% of the existing surface
would have to be removed and replaced to allow installation of
the water main.
Again, as in 1984, the proposal comprehends the prohibition of
on-street parking unless agreement can be reached by the
adjacent property owner and the City. Conditions which must
be met in order that on-street parking may be provided
include:
Condition No. 1 Adequate street right-of-way exists, or the
requesting property owner provides required
easements at no cost to the City.
Condition No. 2 - The City Engineer determines that proper
drainage patterns can be maintained through
such parking bays.
Condition No. 3 The City Engineer determines that safe and
proper slopes can be maintained in the
boulevard areas.
Condition No. 4 - The property owner agrees to pay full-rate
special assessments rather than the reduced-
rate assessment (recommended later in this
report) available to property owners who do
not require on-street parking.
Condition No. 5 The property owner understands and agrees
that any such on-street parking spaces are
public parking spaces which are subject to
the same rules and regulations which apply
to any other on-street parking areas within
the City.
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A new feature incorporated in the current proposal is that an
extensive streetscape design be implemented in conjunction
with the street reconstruction (see attached concept plans)
The design goal is the achievement of a parkway effect,
thereby promoting the motorist's tendency to reduce speed
along the seemlingly narrowed corridor. The concept, as
proposed by the City's consultant Erkkila & 'Associates,
proposes the planting of larger stock canopy trees along the
boulevard, while interspercing lower level decorative trees
along strategic sight lines toward the Mississippi River. The
concept also enhances various locations along the route
through the use of shrubbery and other various decorative
plantings and includes screening of the City's lift station.
In conjunction with the proposals comprehended above, staff
recommends that concrete curb and gutter, concrete driveways
and bituminous overlay be constructed along ,55th and 56th
Avenues North between Lyndale Avenue North and the cul-de-sacs
to the west.
Sidewalk Improvement Project No 1985-06
Staff recommends the street improvement "package" include the
construction of public sidewalk along the west side of Lyndale
Avenue North between 53rd and 57th Avenues North, thereby
providing a pedestrian link between the two bridges (both
bridges have sidewalks) and to the River Ridge Park area. In
the event the sidewalk construction proposal is deleted from
the current ,project, boulevard restoration should include
construction of the "benched" area to allow future
installation of a sidewalk.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. Water Main Improvement Project No 1985-04
Staff has reviewed its previous position regarding the levy of
special assessments for water improvements within the subject
area and again recommends the City Council levy one
residential unit assessment against each property which is
used as a single-family residential site. Further, staff
recommends that the City Council defer additional assessments
' allowed for levy against any site which could support a 2
family structure if that site is presently supporting a single
family structure. Said deferrment would remain in effect
until such time as the property is fully developed.
In those cases where the property currently supports a multi-
family structure (i.e. the duplex at 5519/5523, the 4-plex -at
5547 and 5601, and the motel at 5608) we recommend that the
property be assessed frontage, excess area, and service costs
in accordance with the existing assessment policy.
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Finally, staff again recommends that no water main assessment
be levied against presently undevelopable land (i.e. variance
required) . Rather, it is recommended that the Council propose
to levy hookup charges only if and when development occurs on
these properties.
B. Street Improvement Proiect No 1985-05
For Turnback projects, the Municipal State Aid system has
established a special "Turnback Account" specifically for the
purpose of allowing the City to upgrade the street to current
standards. Accordingly, turnback; funds will be made available
for street construction, curb and gutter installation,
driveway construction and storm sewer modifications
Staff also proposes that all abutting properties be specially
assessed on the basis of the separate staff report which has
been submitted to the City Council for consideration.
As applied to this project, the proposed assessment policy
recommends that properties zoned and/or used as single-family
home sites be assessed at $1200/unit, unless such property is
subdividable to more than one building site without
requirement of a variance. All other properties (i.e. -
properties used for multiple dwellings, properties which are
subdividable to more than one building site, and properties
which are used for commercial purposes) would be assessed at
$16.00 per assessable foot.
A unique consideration applies to the proposed Lyndale Avenue
project, i.e.' the proposal to prohibit parking along most
segments of the project. To compensate for this factor we
recommend that reduced special assessment rates be applied to
those properties where no on-street parking is allowed. In
these areas, we recommend that single-family properties be
assessed $900. 00, and that all other properties be assessed at
$12 .00 per assessable foot.
In addition to the street improvement assessment, property
owners who do not now have paved driveways would be assessed
for the cost of concrete driveway apron construction at an
estimated cost of $35. 00 per square yard.
Regarding the proposed street improvements on 55th and 56th
Avenues North, staff again recommends that no additional
assessments be levied for sideyard footage.
Whereas, in 1984 staff proposed that the City Council assess
street improvement costs for all properties abutting Lyndale
Avenue North to the east, we now recommend that no assessment
be levied for those properties considered unbuildable
according to City Ordinances (i.e. those properties lying
between 53rd and 55th Avenues North)
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Based upon the incorporation of the special assessment policy
• amendment as recommended and the reduction in the area
considered for special assessment, the City will be
responsible for financing approximately $22,850 from its local
M.S.A. account.
C. Sidewalk Improvement Project No 1985-06
It is anticipated that the sidewalk improvement project can be
paid for by the use of turnback funds. However, this is
subject to final determination by the MN/DOT State Aid
Division when project plans and specifications are approved.
In the event of an adverse ruling regarding use of turnback
funds, there is no doubt that the City can elect to use our
regular Municipal State Aid funds.
PROJECT COST AND FUNDING SUMMARY: Based upon the information
provided, staff has estimated the project costs and funding
available for the proposed projects. A summary of the costs
and finances is as follows:
Estimated Project Costs:
A B C
Project Project
1985-04 Project 1985-05 1985-06
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Lyndale Lyndale 55th-56th Total Lyndale
Item Water Main Street Street Street Sidewalk
Construction $54, 600 $260,440 $12,810 $273,250 $37,750
Contingency 5,460 26, 040 1,280 27,320 3 ,780
Subtotal $60,060 $286,480 $14,090 $300,570 $41,530
Engineering
Consultant 7,500 7,500
City 5,400 25,780 1,250 27, 030 3,750
Administration 600 2,870 140 3, 010 380
Legal 600 2,870 2,870
Capitalized Interest 8,000 5,550 5,550
Subtotal $74, 660 $331,050 $15,480 $346,530 $45, 660
Previous Capital
Expenditure 71, 180
Total $145, 840 $331,050 $15,480 $346,530 $45, 660
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Previous Capital Expenditure
for Main Extension @ I94 = $ 71,180
Estimated Total Cost, Project 1985-04 = $ 74, 660
Estimated Total Cost, Project 1985-05 = $346,530
Estimated Total Cost, Project 1985-06 = $ 45,660
Estimated Grand Total, All Projects = $538, 030 plus cost of
driveways and
water service
lines
Estimated Revenue Sources:
A. Water Main Improvement Project No 1985-04
Special Assessments
Single Family Residential (26 Units
@ $2, 484. 00/Each) $ 64,580
Frontage (1286.49 L.F. @ $25.43/L.F. ) 32, 720
Area (4,297 S.F. @ &7.89/100 S.F. ) 340
Service Line Installations Actual Cost
TOTAL $ 97, 640
(plus service line
Payment ent A ainst
Y�► g Previous Capital P
Expenditures for Mai
n Extension
@ I94
48 , 200
TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING $145,840
B. Street Improvement Project No 1985-05
Municipal State Aid Turnback Funds
Construction & Contingency $238, 630
Engineering Costs 31, 020
SUBTOTAL $269, 650
Special Assessments
Single Family Residential (25 Units
@ $900/Each) $ 22,500
Frontage (215.42 L.F. @ $16. 00/L.F. 16, 300
' _1070.97 L.F. @ $12 .00/L.F. )
Driveway Actual Cost
SUBTOTAL $ 38,800
TOTAL $308, 450
Plus transfer from Public Utility fund 15,230
Plus transfer from M.S.A. Account 2611 22,850
TOTAL PROJECT FUNDING $346,530
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C. sidewalk Improvement Project No 1985-06
Municipal State Aid Turnback Funds 45, 660
(Alternate source = Regular M.S.A. funds) $
D. Net Grand Total Project Revenue $538, 030
plus charges for driveways,
E Sanitary Sewer Connection Charge and water service lines
Departmental records indicate that four remnant parcels
located at the southwest corner of Lyndale and 57th Avenues
may be combined to form one developable parcel. Neither
remnant (nor its partent parcel) has -been assessed a sanitary
sewer connection charge. It is recommended that the City
Council acknowledge this condition and consider levying a
special assessment for said connection charge based upon the
1960 levy rate ($402 .23) with interest compounded at 6
percent per year, resulting in a hookup charge of $1,726. 32.
Assessment Spread Sheets
Attached to this report are the following exhibits:
Exhibit A is a summary of special assessment information
including annual installment cost calculations
for the water main project
Exhibit B - is a summary of special assessment information,
including annual installment cost calculations
for the street improvement project
Exhibit C - provides a comparison of street assessments on a
parcel-by-parcel basis under the 1984 proposal
vs the current proposal.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: The improvements as described
above are feasible under the conditions outlined and at the costs
estimated. It is recommended the City Council establish a public
hearing for the project on March 11, 1985 and authorize staff to
hold a neighborhood meeting prior to the proposed improvement
hearing date thereby affording the affected property owners an
opportunity to become familiar with the staff proposals.
Respectfully submitted,
James N. G
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City Engineer
Recommended for Approval,
Vin a;p�p
Director of Public Works
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Note to City Council:
40 If this report meets with your approval, we recommend the follow-
ing ing schedule for consideration:
February 11th - City Council officially receives Engineer's
Report and calls for Public Hearing
February 27th or 28th-City staff review proposal at informal
neighborhood meeting
March 11th - Public Hearing and approval of plans and
specifications
April 4th - Open bids
April 8th - Award contract
May 1st Start construction
September lst Complete project
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SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
Watermain Imp Project 1985-04
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EXHIBIT A
LYNDALE AVENUE WATER MAIN
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
1985 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL RATE = $2,484 ( INCLUDES SERVICE LINE
TO PROPERTY LINE)
1985' MULTI-FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL RATE $25 ,43/FRONT FOOT
+ $ 7 .89/100 SQUARE FEET
+ SERVICE LINE COST
PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR WATER MAIN
PAYMENT PERIOD = 20 YEARS`
ESTIMATED INTEREST RATE = 12%
ASSESSMENTS ARE CERTIFIED TO HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR COLLECTION
WITH PROPERTY TAXES
FIRST PAYMENT WILL BE DUE WITH 1986 TAXES
EXHIBIT A-1
LYNDALE AVENUE WATER MAIN
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
(CONTINUED)
TYPICAL SCHEDIJLE, OF- PAYMENTS FOR- SINGLE-F:AM-ILY- RESIDENCE
ANNUAL PRINCIPAL PAYMENT = $2 ,4.84 20 = $124.20/YEAR
1ST INTEREST PAYMENT (FOR AN ESTIMATED 15 MONTH PERIOD)
$2,484 x .12 x 15/12 = $372 .60
ESTIMATED TOTAL, 1ST PAYMENT = $496.80
2ND INTEREST PAYMENT
$2,359 .80 x .12 = $283.18
ESTIMATED TOTAL, 2ND PAYMENT = $407.38
11TH INTEREST PAYMENT
$14242 x .12 = $149.04
ESTIMATED TOTAL, 11TH PAYMENT $273.24
20TH INTEREST PAYMENT
$124 .20 x .12 $14 . 90
ESTIMATED TOTAL FINAL PAYMENT = $139.10
EXHIBIT B
LYNDALE AVENUE STREET
SPECIAL .ASSESSMENTS
1985 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL RATES
NO ON-STREET PARKING - $ 900
WITH ON-STREET PARKING - $1,200
1985 MULTI-FAMILY AND COMMERICAL RATES
NO ON-STREET PARKING - $12, 00/FRONT FOOT
WITH ON-STREET PARKING - $16, 00/FRONT FOOT
PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET
PAYMENT PERIOD - 10 YEARS
ESTIMATED INTEREST RATE - 12%
ASSESSMENTS ARE CERTIFIED TO HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR COLLECTION
WITH PROPERTY TAXES
FIRST PAYMENT WILL BE DUE WITH 1986 TAXES
EXHIBIT B-1
LYNDALE AVENUE STREET
ESTIMATED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
(CONTINUED)
TYPICAL SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS FOR $900 TOTAL ASSESSMENT
ANNUAL PRINCIPAL PAYMENT = $ 900 f 10 = $90/YEAR
1ST INTEREST PAYMENT (FOR AN ESTIMATED 15 MONTH PERIOD)
$900 x , 12 x 15/12 = $135,00
ESTIMATED TOTAL, 1ST PAYMENT $225 ,00
2ND INTEREST PAYMENT
$810 x . 12 = $97,20
ESTIMATED TOTAL, 2ND PAYMENT = $187.20
6TH INTEREST PAYMENT
$450 x 12 = $54, 00
ESTIMATED TOTAL, 6TH PAYMENT = $144 .00
1OTH INTEREST PAYMENT
$90 x ,12 = $10 .80
ESTIMATED TOTAL FINAL PAYMENT = $100 .80
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EXHIBIT B-2
LYNDALE AVENUE STREET
ESTIMATED SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
(CONTINUED)
TYPICAL SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS FOR $1,200 TOTAL ASSESSMENT
ANNUAL PRINCIPAL PAYMENT = $1,200 10 $120/YEAR
1ST INTEREST PAYMENT (FOR AN ESTIMATED 15 MONTH PERIOD)
$1,200 x .12 x 15/12 = $180. 00
ESTIMATED TOTAL, 1ST PAYMENT = $300.00
2ND INTEREST PAYMENT
$1,080 x ,12 = $129 ,60
ESTIMATED TOTAL, 2ND PAYMENT = $249 ,60
6TH INTEREST PAYMENT
$ 600 x .12 - $72.00
ESTIMATED TOTAL, 6 TH PAYMENT = $192. 00
10TH INTEREST PAYMENT
$120 x ,12 - $14 .40
ESTIMATED TOTAL FINAL PAYMENT = $134 ,40
EXHIBIT C
LYNDALE AVENUE STREET ASSESSMENT COMPARISON
TOTAL ASSESSMENTS#
(NOT 'INCLUDING DRIVEWAY COSTS)
1984 PROPOSAL 1955 PROPOSAL
PARCEL (ADJUSTED TO UNDER PROPOSED
NO. DESCRIPTION FOOTAGE 1985 RATES) POLICY CHANGE
1 MN/DOT PROPERTY TO BE SOLD FOR 147.0 $ 4j995 .06 $ 1,764 .00
DEVELOPMENT
2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS)* 77. 6 2,636.85 900 .00
3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 78 .0(E) 2,650.44)
DOUBLE FRONTAGE 78.0(W) 2,650,44)5300,80 900.00
4 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 77,..9(E) 2,647.04)
DOUBLE FRONTAGE 77.9(W) 2,647.04)5294,08 900 .00
5 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 78.0 2,650.44 900 .00
6 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 65.6 2,229.09 900 .00
*7 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 65.6 2,229.09 900 .00
8 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (S)## 194. 5 6,609 ,11 2,334 .00
9 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 10317(E) 3,523 73)
DOUBLE FRONTAGE 103.7(2) 3,523.73)7047.46 900 . 00
10 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 62 .0(E) 2,106.76)
DOUBLE FRONTAGE 62 .0(W) 2,106.76)4213,52 900.00
11 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 112 .05 3,807 .46 900 .00
12 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 90. 6 3,078,59 900. 00
13 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 98 .0 3,330.04 900.00
14 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 103. 7 3"-1'523'*.73 900'.00
15 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 103 .7 3,523.73 900 .00
16 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 100 . 6 3J418 ,39 900 . 00
17 MULTIPLE FAMILY STRUCTURE 103 .7 310523.73 1,244 .40
18 MULTIPLE FAMILY STRUCTURE 103. 7 31 523 .73 1,244 .40
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LYNDALE AVENUE STREET ASSESSMENT COMPARISON
TOTAL ASSESSMENTS
(NOT INCLUDING DRIVEWAY COSTS)
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1984 PROPOSAL 1985 PROPOSAL
PARCEL (ADJUSTED TO UNDER PROPOSED
NOS DESCRIPTION FOOTAGE 1985 RATES) POLIC CHANGE
19 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 103 , 72 3, 524 , 41 900.00
20 MULTIPLE FAMILY STRUCTURE 101.7 3 1, 220 , 40
21 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 62.0 2,106.76 900.00
22 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 78.72 2 900.00
23 MN /DOT PROPERTY TO BE 65 , 0 2,208.70 780 .00
SOLD FOR 103-3 7 3 523 , 73 1, 244. 40
DEVELOPMENT 103.7 ` 3 523.73 1, 244 , 40
PURPOSES 60.0 2, 038 80 720.00
24 UNDEVELOPABLE PARCEL - EASTS IDE 133.6(E) 4, 539 . 73 0 , 00
25 UNDEVELOPABLE PARCEL EASTSIDE 77."6(E) 2, 636 , 85 0.00
26 UNDEVELOPABLE PARCEL -EASTS IDE 78. 0 (E) 2, 650.44 , 0.00
7 UNDEVELOPABLE PARCEL -EASTS IDE 65.6(E) 2, 229.09 0.00
28 UNDEVELOPABLE PARCEL - EASTS IDE 65, 6 (E) 2'.J229.09 0.00 ,
29 UNDEVELOPABLE PARCEL - EASTS IDE 194.5 (E) 6 609 ,11 0.00
30 UNDEVELOPABLE PARCEL -EASTS IDE 275. 94 (E) 9, 376 , 44 0.00
31 CITY PROPERTY 26.3 893.67 315.60
32 CITY PROPERTY 33.0 1'.,121.34 396.00
33 CITY PROPERTY 28.67 974.21 344.04
34 UNDEVELOPABLE PARCEL - EASTS IDE 4.33 - 0 , 00 0.00
35 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 155,55 5,285 59 900,00
36 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 152.45 5,180.25 900.00
37 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 103.7 3, 523 . 73 900.00
38 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 103.7 3, 523.73 900.00
39 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 103.72 3, 524, 41 900.00
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 84'. 95 2,886 60 900.00
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LYNDALE AVENUE STREET ASSESSMENT COMPARISON
TOTAL ASSESSMENTS*
(NOT INCLUDING DRIVEWAY COSTS)
1984 PROPOSAL 1985 PROPOSAL
PARCEL ADJUSTED TO UNDER PROPOSED
N0. DESCR IPTION F O O TAGE 19$5 RATES) POLICY CHANGE
41 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (NS) 74.95 2 546.80 900.00
42 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 215.42 7, 319 , 97 3,446.72
43 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE 103.7 31 523 73 900.00
44 UNDEVELOPABLE MN/DOT PROPERTY 0.0 0.00 O , 00
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POLICY COMPARISON
1984 PROPOSAL (ADJUSTED TO 1985 RATES)
ASSESSABLE No OF UNIT TOTAL
UNI UNI RAT ASSE SSMENT
FRONT FOOTAGE 4,847,37 $33,98 /FOOT $164,714
(ALL PROPERTIES)
1985 PROPOSAL (WITH PROPOSED NEW POLICY)
ASS SSABLE 0. OF UNIT TOTAL
6 NIT . NITS R ATE ASS ESSMENT
SINGLE- FAMILY PARCEL 25 $900 /EACH $22, 5OO
(NOT SUBDIVIDABLE)
FRONT FOOTAGE 1, 070'.47' $12 , 00 /FOOT# 12.#850*
(ALL OTHER RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES)
FRONT FOOTAGE ' 215.42' $16.00 /FOOT 3J450
(COMMERCIALLY- USED
PROPERTY, WITH ON-STREET
PARKING PROVISIONS)
TOTAL $38,800
* THESE RATES /TOTALS ARE BASED ON THE ASSUMPTION THAT NO
ON STREET PARKING WILL BE PROVIDED IN THESE AREAS,
WHERE ON- STREET PARKING IS PROVIDED, THE RATES WOULD
BE $1200 /UNIT AND $16.00 /FOOT
T OTAL PROJECT COST DISTRIBUTION
THE FOLLOWING TABULATION SHOWS TOTAL COST DISTRIBUTION
UNDER THE TWO PROPOSALS.
SOUR 198 PROPOSAL 1985 P
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS $ 164,710 $ 38,800
CITY SHARE 117,500 307,730
TOTAL $ 282,210 $346,530#
*N TOTAL COSTS FOR THE 1985 PROPOSAL INCLUDE THE
ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
(NOT INCLUDED IN THE 1984 PROPOSAL)
0 MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Jim Lindsay, Chief of Police
DATE: January 29, 1985
SUBJECT: New On -Sale Wine and On- Sale 3.2 Beer License
for Denny's Restaurant
Denny's Restaurant notified us that they were having a major
transference of stock during 1985. In accordance with our
City Ordinance, we notified them that this would require
a new license to be issued. In order for their sales to
be continuous, they did go ahead and apply for a renewal
of their old license for 1985. At this time the closing
of the sale of stocks will be finalized and we have done
a background investigation of the new board members and the
manager for issuance of a new license
Investigator Cathy Hennessy did a background including records
checks of all of the individuals involved and found nothing
of a criminal nature. The manager is the same one that has
been there since 1978 and they have no plans to change the
management policy under the new ownership. Also, they will
keep the Denny's corporate name and there should be no signi-
ficant changes in the operation.
Based on this information, I would recommend that a new On -Sale
Wine and On -Sale 3.2 Beer license be issued to Denny's, Inc.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald
G. S plinter, p City Manager
FROM: James Lindsay, Chief of Police�v�
DATE: February 8, 1985
S�9JECT: Knights of Columbus, Council 6772, in Application
for a Class B Gambling License
Attached please find the completed police investigation of
Council 6772 of the Knights of Columbus, Lawrence Anthony
Stoner, Executive Officer and Gambling Manager, in application
for a Class B gambling license.
Investigator Monteen's resume lists nothing which would pre
clude Council 6772, or Stoner, from receiving such a license.
In addition to the application for a Class B amblin license
g g
the Knights of Columbus have requested a waiver of the fidelity
bond as provided in the City Ordinance.
Also, the Knights did pay their seventy-five dollar ($75.00)
fee in advance. Because of the State Statute change which
grants authority for gambling licenses to the State as of
March 1, 1985, this license will expire on February 28, 1985.
This means that the license will only be in existance for
approximately three weeks. We did check with the Knights
of Columbus Executive Officer and Gambling Manager to see
if they had an event scheduled in February or if they could
wait until March 1. He did inform us that they do have an
event scheduled in February and would require a license.
I am recommending that because of the short term, the seventy-
five dollar ($75.00) fee be returned to them.
The City Council must act on the following three matters:
1. An application for a Class B gambling license.
This requires a majority vote of the City Council
to pass.
2. The waiver of the $10,000 fidelity bond. This
requires the unanimous vote of the City Council to
pass.
3. Return of - the seventy -five dollar ($75.00) fee.
Resume by A. Paul MONTEEN Case File #85 -01982 Page 2
According to the application for a Gambling License, Part III, the Or-
ganizational Information, Father Donald SCHUMAKER, Council 6772,
Knight's of Columbus, was incorporated on February 29, 1976, and has a
current membership of approximately 350.
Lawrence Anthony STONER is listed in the application as an Officer and
Gambling Manager for the Council. Mr. STONER is an employee of the
Gresen Manufacturing Company located at 6000 Hoover Avenue Northeast.
Mr. STONER has been so employed since April of 1963 and has worked his
way up to a middle management position with the company.. Mr. STONER
and his wife reside at 6517 75h Avenue in Brooklyn Park and have lived
there since 1973. In checking with the Brooklyn Park Police Depart-
ment, Investigator Monteen can find no criminal history in the name of
Lawrence E_ithony STONER. Brooklyn Park did indicate, however, that he
reported a ' from his automobile in 1978.
The records c,' the Hennepin County Sheriff's Warrant Division and Jail
Records have n,2 record in the name of Lawrence Anthony STONER. Like-
wise, STONER is clear with NCIC and MINCIS files. STONER has no record
with the Brooklyn Center Police Department other than his activities
with the Knight's of Columbus. STONER holds a VALID, Class C driver's
license which indicates no violations.
During the course of the year, the Knights's of Columbus hold two (2)
major fund raising drives and participates in the St. Alphonsus Fun
Fair operating games of skill and chance. The dispersement of the
funds go to various benevolent causes of the Knight'.s of Columbus in-
cluding Youth Sports, scholastic scholarships and functions of the
church school. During the years 1979 through 1984, the Knight's of
Columbus have made application for and received a Class B Gambling Lic-
ense from the City of Brooklyn Center. It should be noted that the
Knight's of Columbus have complied with the reporting requirements
of the City Ordinance and�State Statute.
In addition to the application for a Class B Gambling License, the
Knight's of Columbus have made application for a waiver of the $10,000
fidelity bond as required by the City Ordinance.
Investigator MONTEEN finds nothing which would preclude Council 6772
of the Knight's of Columbus nor Lawrence Anthony STONER from receiving
a Gambling License as applied for. The City Council must act on the
following two (2) matters: ,
The application for a Class B Gambling License which requires a majority
vote of the City Council to pass. Secondly, a waiver of the $10,000
fidelity bond which requires the unanimous vote of the City Council to
pass.
The following is a resume of the investigation of the Brooklyn Center
Police Department case file 85- 01982, the application of Council 6772
of the Knight's of Columbus for a Class B Gambling License as issued
by the City of Brooklyn Center, Hennepin County, Minnesota. This in-
vestigation has been conducted by A. Paul Monteen and this resume is
transcribed and typewritten by Pat Swanson, clerk /typist, for the
Brooklyn Center Police Department.
APPLICANT
Father Donald SCHUMAKER, Council 6772
Knight's of Columbus
7025 Halifax Avenue North
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Telephone: 561 -5100
Lawrence Anthony STONER
Executive Officer and Gambling Manager
6517 75 Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Telephone: 561 -4315
INVESTIGATION MATERIALS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS FILE
An application for a Gambling License.
An application for a Gambling License, Part 2, in the name of
Lawrence Anthony STONER.
An application for a Gambling License, Part 3, organizational in-
formation.
A letter requesting waiver of a $10,000 fidelity bond.
Father Donald SCHUMAKER, Council 6772, Knight's of Columbus, is operated
under the auspices of the Knight's of Columbus and is located at St.
Alphonsus Catholic Church, 7025 Halifax Avneue North, Brooklyn Center,
Hennepin County, Minnesota. This property is the outright possession
of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and is available to the Knight's of Col-
umbus on a regular basis for any and all of their functions. The Council
is operated under the auspices of its elected officials as follows:
A Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Chancellor, Recorder, Treasurer, Ad-
vocate, Warden, Inside and Outside Guard, as well as a Board of Trustees.
These officers are elected by the popular vote of the membership in good
standing who have been initiated into the first three (3) degrees of the
order.
According to the Treasury Department, the Knight's of Columbus operates
as a bonafide religious fraternal organization and is, therefore, exempt
from filing Form 990 or 990T. Likewise, the State of Minnesota Commerce
Department recognizes that a bonafide religious organization of this
nature is not required to file an annual charities report under Section
309.53 of the State Statutes.
Licenses to be approved by the City Council on February 11, 1985
BULK VENDING LICENSE /
Brooklyn Center Lions 7131 Knox Ave. �/�
K -Mart 3600 63rd Ave. N. ).
Sanitarian �p
ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
Orchard Lane 6201 Noble Ave. N.
Sanitarian
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE
Air Conditioning Associates 689 Pierce Butler Rte.
Anderson Mechanical 3551 Emerson Ave. N.
Buildi49 Official
NONPERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
A & J Enterprises 6843 Washington Ave. S.
Ault 1600 Freeway Blvd
Bob Ryan Oldsmobile 6700 Brooklyn Blvd.
ARA Services 2830 N. Fairview
Northwestern Bell 5910 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Open Systems 2700 Freeway Blvd.
Beacon Bowl 6525 Lyndale Ave. N.
Bond Tool & Die Company 6840 SHingle Cr. Pkwy.
Canteen Company 6200 Penn Ave. S.
FMC 1800 Freeway Blvd.
Iten Chevrolet 6701 Brooklyn Blvd.
MTC 6845 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Medtronics 6700 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Cook Paint 4800 N. Lilac Drive
D.L. - Service Co. 2516 83rd Ave. N.
Lowell's Auto 6211 Brooklyn Blvd.
Dale Tile Co. 4825 France Ave. N.
Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle
Interstate United Corporation 1091 Pierce Butler Rte.
Hoffman Engineering 6530 James Ave. N.
State Farm 5930 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Iten Leasing 4301 68th Ave. N.
Jimmy Jingle, Inc. 1304 E. Lake St.
Johnson Control 1801 67th Ave. N.
K -Mart 3600 63rd Ave. N.
Malmborg's Inc. 5120 N. Lilac Dr.
Midwest Screw 3501 48th Ave. N.
Pilgrim Dry Cleaners, Inc. 5748 Morgan Ave. N.
Servomation 7490 Central Ave. NE
Dayton's Brookdale Center
Donaldson's Brookdale Center
Graco 6820 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Onan Tech Center
Theisen Vending 3804 Nicollet Ave.
Thrifty Scot 6445 James Circle
Bill West Union 76 2000 57th Ave. N.
Twin Lake North Apts. 4539 58th Ave. N.
Sanitarian
PERISHABLE VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
A & J Enterprises 6843 Washington Ave. S.
Ault Inc. 1600 Freeway Blvd.
Bob Ryan Oldsmobile 6700 Brooklyn Blvd.
ARA Services 2830 N. Fairview
Northwestern Bell 5910 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Canteen Company 6300 Penn Ave. S.
FMC 1800 Freeway Blvd.
Iten Chevrolet 6701 Brooklyn Blvd.
MTC 6845 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Medtronics 6700 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Earle Brown Bowl 6440 James Circle
Interstate United Corporation 1091 Pierce Butler Rte.
Hoffman Engineering 6530 James Ave. N.
State Farm 5930 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Servomation 7490 Central Ave. NE
Dayton's Brookdale Center
Donaldson's Brookdale Center
Graco 6820 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Onan Tech Center 4.4
Sanitarian FV
READILY PERISHABLE FOOD VEHICLE LICENSE
American Bakeries Co. 4215 69th Ave. N.
Sanitarian
SPECIAL FOOD HANDLING LICENSE
Fun Services, Inca 3701 50th Ave. N.
European Health Spa 2920 County Rd. 10
Gift Shop Too 1501 Freeway Blvd.
Ideal Drug Store 6800 Humboldt Ave. N.
Snyder Brothers Brookdale Center
Total Petroleum Inc. 6830 Brooklyn Blvd. .r�►_-
Sanitarian
GENERAL APPROVAL:
era d G. alinter, City Clerk