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Home My WebLink About1955 08-24 CCM Regular Session Minutes of the proceeding of the Village Council of,the Village of Brooklyn Center in the County of Hennepin and State of Minnesota, including all accounts audited by said Council August 24, 1955 The Village Council met in regular session and was called to order by Arthur Paulson, Mayor, at 8 :15 P.M. The following members were present; Arthur Paulson, Allen Lindman, Wayne Gageby, Glen Sonnenberg and H. R. Jones. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 10 and the special meeting j of August 17 were 'read and approved. The Mayor announced thatthe meeting was open for the consideration of a proposed improvement in the VillEge consisting of the following: Graveling and blacktopping of the West 1/2 of Halifax Avenue lying between 57th and 58th Avenue North The Clerk produced an affidavit of publication of notice of hearing on the proposed improvement showing two weeks' publication thereof in the official newspaper, the last publication being on August 18, 1955, which affidavit was examined and found satisfactory and placed on file. The Mayor then called upon all property owners present 'to present arguments either for or against the proposed improvement. As no one appeared either for or against the improvement, and there being no objections, member Wayne Gageby introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that Jay W. Craig Company be instructed to' proceed to surface both sides of Halifax Avenue between 57th and 58th Avenues, the Village of Brooklyn Center to belilled for its portion of the cost, the cost to be assessed to the abutting property owners, and the cost not to exceed estimates. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Glen Sonnenberg, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Arthur Paulson, Wayne Gageby, Glen Sonnenberg, Allen Lindman and H. R. Jones; and the following voted aginst the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Wayne Gageby introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT WHEREAS, a petition of property owners has been filed in the office of the Village Clerk for the construction of a proposed improvement consisting of the following: Grading only of 0ak Street from France Ave. to East Twin Lake Boulevard and of East Twin Lake Boulevard from Oak Street to 52nd Avenue North. WHEREAS, the Village Engineer has made a preliminary report advising that said proposed improvement is feasible and that it can be constructed at an estimated cost of $500.00, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota as follows: I. The Council proposes to proceed under authority granted by Chapter 398, Laws of Minnesota, 1953. 2. A public hearing on the proposed improvement shall be held at the Village Hall in the Village on Wednesday, the 14th day of September, 1955, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., and the Clerk shall publish notice of the time and place of hearing by two weeks' publication in the official newspaper of the village. 3. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvement is as follows: All lots and parcels of land abutting thereon. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member H. R. Jones, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Arthur Paulson, Wayne Gageby, Glen Sonnenberg, Allen Lindman and H. R. Jones; and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly'passed' and adopted. Motion made by Glen Sonnenberg and seconded by H. R. Jones to accept petition to vacate 53rd Avenue North between East Twin Lake Boulevard and Twin Lake hearing to be September 14 1 Motion carried. , g P , 955 M Motion made by Glen Sonnenberg and seconded by Allen Lindman to table request of General Outdoor Advertising Co. for erection of sign and instruct Village Attorney to investigate fees in other villages preparatory to drawing up an ordinance. Motion carried. Motion made by Wayne Gageby and seconded by H. R. Jones to allow Ideal Drug Co. to place for a period of six months an advertising sign eight feet by ten feet on Lot 1, Spanjer's Addition, directly north of the Northbrook Shopping Center, providing the lot is cleaned up and maintained in an orderly fashion. Motion carried. Motion made by Glen Sonnenberg and seconded by Wayne Gageby to compensate Arthur Swanson, Weed Inspector, for the period he served, $450.00 plus mileage of 255 miles at 6¢ per mile. Motion carried. Motion made by H. R. Jones and seconded by Allen Lindman to print Fire Ordinance for distribution by Village Firemen during their ticket selling campaign. Motion carried. Motion made by H. R. Jones and seconded by Glen Sonnenberg to deny request of Joseph F. Dahinden for stub sewers from street lateral. Motion carried. Motion'made by H. R. Jones and seconded by Allen Lindman to instruct J. V. Gleason to furnish extension on bond for Balfany's Northport Ist Addition for street improvement. Motion carried. Motion made • by Glen Sonnenberg and seconded by Wayne Gageby that the village pay for sewer stub at 1113 - 54th Avenue North, said payment to *be'made out of General Funds. Motion carried. r Motion made by H. R. Jones and seconded by Wayne Gageby to purchase short wave monitor for Police Department and Fire.Department. Motion carried. Member H. R. Jones introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota thatthe bid of Borchert - Ingersoll, Inc., 2161 University R Avenue, St. Paul, Minn., for one new TAMPO Model SP -9 self- propelled nine wheel pneumatic roller, as to specifications, for $4,500.00, 4 is hereby found, determined and declared to be the most favorable bid and is hereby accepted. The Clerk is directed to retain the check of said bidder and return check forthwith to the unsuccessful bidder. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Wayne Gageby, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Arthur Paulson, H. R. Jones, Wayne Gageby, Allen Lindman and Glen Sonnenberg; and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon.said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. i Member Wayne Gageby introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: f WHEREAS, a contract has been entered into purchasing a-self- propelled. pneumatic roller at a cost of $4500.00, and WHEREAS, MSA, Sec. 412.301 (Laws of 1949-CH 119, Sec. 37) authorize the village council to issue certificates of indebtedness within existing debt limits to finance such purchase of street equipment, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota: 1. The council hereby determines that it will issue certificates of indebtedness in the amount of $5000 consisting of five certificates in the denomination 0f $1000 each bearing date September 1, 1955 bearing interest payable semi- annually and maturing serially on January l in the years and amounts as j, follows, all without option of prior payment: $2,000 January 1, 1957 2,000 January 1, 1958 1,000 January 1, 1959 The full faith and credit of the Village will be pledged to payment of these certificates of indebtedness. 2. The village attorney is instructed to negotiate a purchase of said bonds and to report to the Village Council at its next regular meeting. Member Allen Lindman seconded the motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof Arthur Paulson, Wayne Gageby, Glen Sonnenberg, Allen Lindman and H. R. Jones; and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Member Glen Sonnenberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC BEARING f ON A PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT i WHEREAS, a petition of property owners has been filed in the office of the village clerk for the construction of a proposed improvement consisting of the following: Grading only of Drew Avenue North from 51st Avenue to Avenue; and 52nd Avenue North from Ewing to 135 feet east of Drew WHEREAS, the village engineer has made a preliminary report advising that said proposed improvement in feasible and that it can be constructed at an estimated cost of $1000.00, NOW,, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The council proposed to proceed under authority granted by Chapter 398, Laws of Minnesota, 1953• 2. A public hearing on the proposed improvement shall be held at the Village Hall in the village on Wednesday, the 14th day of September, 1955, at 8 :00 o'clock P.M., and the clerk shall publish notice of the time and place of hearing by two weeks publication in the official newspaper of the village. 3. The area proposed to be assessed for said improvement is as follows: All lots and parcels of land abutting thereon. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by ,member H. R. Jones, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof Arthur Paulson, Wayne Gageby, Glen Sonnenberg, Allen Lindman and H. R. Jones; and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Lotion made by H. R. Jones and seconded by Allen Lindman to set up a method of assessment on 1955 -3 and 1955 -8 projects. On Lake Drive they will be assessed as 11 lots per lot and the balance of the projects as one lot. Motion carried. Member Glen Sonnenberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING IMPROVEMENT NUMBER BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, as follows: 1. The improvement in the village consisting of the Installation of curbs and gutters, and grading, stabilizing and blacktopping 57th Avenue North between Highway 100 and Lyndale Avenue North is hereby designated Street Improvement No. 1955 -6. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member H. R. Jones, and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Wayne Gageby, Glen Sonnenberg, Allen Lindman, Arthur Paulson and H. R. Jones; and the following voted against the .same: none; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The following bills were audited and ordered paid: Liquor #1370 James R. Fischbach Salary $ 165.00 1371 Richard J. Jennrich it 130.62 1372 Truman Nelson it 138.00 1373 Distillers Distributing Company Liquor 900.58 1374 Old Peoria Company, Inc. " 1,101.20 1375 Mid -West Wine Company, Inc. " 160.05 1376 Lynn Johnson Company " 112.66 1377 Famous Brands, Inc. " 101.32 1378 Ed Phillips & Sons Co. " 881.06 1379 Minneapolis Bottling Company " 37.88 1380 Schlitz Brewing Company " 343.12 1381 K. L. Nordquist Accounting services 5.0 +166.49 General #3590 Robert Cahlander Salary $ 155.00 359 Arnold Fahlan it 172.80 3592 Joseph Sienko " if 132 ".80 3593 George Jenson. `" 70.00 3594 Edwin C. Peterson 156.70 3595 Ardeth J. Bee " 242.50 3596 Paul. W. Bullen 170.10 3597 Arthur Paulson ° 50.00 - 3598 Wayne Gageby " 35.00 3599 Glen Sonnenberg " 70.00 3600 Roberta Jones " 56.20 3601 Frank Smith, Jr. " 143.82 3602 Robert Cahlander, Jr. 90.20 3603 Landis Olson ,r 99.40 3604 Cancelled 3605 Gladys Schuckhart ", 52.46 3606 Standard Oil Company Supplies 41.23 3607 The Kunz oil Company it 175.12 3608 Anderson Aggregates it 224.00 360g Wm. H. Ziegler Co., Inc. Rental of equipment 375-76 3610 Mpls. Builders Supply Co. Supplies 21.90 3611 Bury & Carlson, Inc. " 30.00 3612 Reuben Norlander M :Rental of equipment 200.00 5 3613 R. L. Krienke Rental of equipment 64.x0 3614 Miller -Davis Company Supplies 20.67 3615 Howard Lumber Company " 73.60 3616 Jack B. Young Services 82.20 3617 Village of Fridley Drunk -O -Meter Tests 7.50 3618 Ervin. E. Danielson Operator time, division book 15.00 3619 Robert F. Fitzsimmons, Co. Aud. Machine time, division book 10.00 3620 City of Minneapolis, Treasurer Sanitary Sewers 953.63 3621 0 F. Shimanski Supplies 25.00 3622 Fredin's Dept. Store it 1.47 3623 Cancelled 3624 League of Minnesota Municipalities Membership dues 132.00 3625 Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. Services, mobile phone 57.61 3626 Paulson Hardware Co. Supplies 15-75 3627 Post Publishing Company Notices 7.20 3628 Minnesota Paper & Cordage Supplies 8.19 3629 Miller -Davis It 25.65 3630 The Woodhead Co., Inc. " 2.75 3631 Richard Anderson Salary 84.90 Villa e of Brooklyn Park Supplies 6 3632 g yn pp .00 3 3633 Petty Cash Petty Cash Fund 24.82 $4'496 Special x#89 Minder Engineering Co., Inc. Services $48.54 90 J. V. Gleason Oil ;57173 91 Sandstrom, & Hafner Services 2,485-00 9r1 ?5.27 Motion made by H. R. Jones and seconded by Wayne Gageby to adjourn. Motion carried. y Mayo i i