HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 05-23 CCP Regular Session CITY COUNCIL AGLNDA
CITY OF Y }z %)OKLYN CLN71,
MAY 23, 1983
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 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 - May 9, 1983
*7. Performance Bond Release:
Budgetel Motel, 6415 James Circle
8. Resolutions:
*a. Accepting Bid and Approving Contract 1983 -F (Lions Park Tennis
Court Improvement Project No. 1982 -20, Phase II)
-It is recommended the low bid of Tennis West Ltd. in the amount
of $21,224 be accepted.
*b. Closing Project Costs and Appropriations in the Capital Projects
Fund
-This resolution would authorize the.Director. of Finance to close
out 12 completed projects in the capital projects fund.
C. Approving Agreement with Orr- Schelen- Mayeron & Associates, Inc.
to Provide Professional Engineering Services Relating to Alarm
Telemetry and Standby Power Provisions for Sewage Lift Stations
*d. Confirming Brookly:i Center City Council Intent to Vacate Street
Right of Way Under Brooklyn Center Ordinance 83 -7
-This resolution confirms that the vacation proceedings held for
the vacation of Fremont Avenue in Brooklyn Residences plat, from
North Lilac Drive to FAI -94 release City interest in that right
of way which was originally dedicated as Centre Street.
9. Planning Commission Items (7:15 p.m.):
a. Planning Commission Application No. 83019 submitted by Charles Brooks
(Q Petroleum) for amendment to special use permit to allow sale of
propane at the Q Petroleum Station at 1505 69th Avenue North.. The
Planning Commission reconunended approval of Application No. 83019
at its May 12, 1.983 n-eeti_ng.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2- May 23, 1983
b. Planning Commission Application No. 83020 submitted by U D
Contracting for amended site and building plan approval to build
one story townhouses in 72nd Circle North (Plat 5), rather than
the split level units approved in the original Application
No. 79031. The Planning Commission recommended approval of
Application No. 83020 at its May 12, 1983 meeting.
C. Planning Commission Application No. 83021 submitted by Diane Wright
for a special use permit to operate a board and care facility for up
to 18 mentally ill adults in the flour-plex at 4408 69th Avenue
North. The Planning Commission recommended approval of Application
No.83021 at its May 12, 1983 meeting.
d. Planning Commission Application Nos. 83010 and 83017 submitted by
Rod Bernu for site and building plan and preliminary plat approval
to construct 21 additional townhouse units in the Earle Brown
Farm Townhouses, 69th Avenue North and York Place. Both applica-
tions were tabled at the April 28, 1983 Planning Commission meeting.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of Application Nos.
83010 and 8301_7 at its May 12, 1983 meeting.
10. Gambling License Application
- Application for Class B gambling license from St. Alphonsus Men's Club
(requires majority vote of the City Council to pass)
Waiver of the $10,000 fidelity bond (requires unanimous vote of the
City Council to pass)
*11. Licenses
12. Adjournment
T
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF TBE CITY OF BROOKLYN CFtITER II"I TIC COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN A11D THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR SESSION
MAY 9, 1983
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The___Praokayn enter City Council met in regular session and was called to order by
Mayor Dean Nyquist at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Dean Nyquist, Counci lmembers Gene Liotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and. Rich
Theis. Also present were City Manager Gerald. Splinter, Director of Public Works Sy
Knapp, Director of Finance Paul Holrrl_und, Director of Planning & Inspection Ron
Warren, City Attorney Richard Schieffer, City Assessor Peter Koole, and
Administrative Assistant Tom Bublitz.
INVOCATION
The invocation was offered by Assistant Pastor Stan Rant of the Brookdale Covenant
Church.
OPEN FORUM
Mayor Nyquist noted the Council had received a request to use the Open Foram session
this evening from Mr. Larry Roen, 6700 France Avenue North. Mr. Roen stated that he
had recently observed a traffic co on France Avenue between 69th and 67th, and
would like to learn what is being done in this area with regard to traffic problems.
He added that during rush hour the traffic problems in the area are a potential
danger to children in the area and inquired. whether a dead end sign on Grimes could
possibly help the situation. He added that he was concerned about the traffic and
the children in the area. -
Mayor Nyquist commented that the City is doing traffic studies in this area. The
Director of Public Works explained that the traffic counts being taken at 69th and
France are intended to determine whether a. traffic signal or four -way stop is
warranted at that intersection. He added that he would also check out signing in
the area as Mr. Roen has requested. The City Manager added that the City has also
observed the traffic problems in the area and is now conducting traffic studies in
the area to help resolve them.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Nyauist inquired whether any of the Council members requested any items
removed from the Consent Agenda. Coancilinember Lhotka requested that item 7a be
removed from the Consent Agenda.
APPROV OF T-I=ES - APRIL 25, 198
There — was — a motion by Co,incilrember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve the minutes of the City Council meeting of April 25, 1983 as submitted.
Voting in favor: 3ayor Nyquist, Coancilmeiribers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLITTT
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Member Celia Scott introduced the folloti; resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TIUl TI.AYOR i'L' :D CTI "f 1 �i �;Gr:IZ TO Ia�T` R P1,70 AGR III ;' W1711 ` HE
BROU LYN CFNTFR A�'II':IZIM! LITTLE Ll vAGLTI PRO% TDT1 G FOR UTILITY SI?RVICF rl"... ?ivON TO
ITS SITE
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution itins duly seconded by member
Bill Hawes, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Lill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adapted.
LICFIJSES
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
approve the following list of licenses:
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
Brookdale Assembly of God 6030 Xerxes Ave. N.
Brookdale Christian Center 6030 Xerxes Ave. N.
B.C. American Little League 6800 France Ave. N.
B.C. Evangelical Free Church 6830 Quail Ave. N.
B.C. National Little League 5312 Oliver Ave. N.
Burger Brothers 5927 John Martin Dr.
Denne's Market 6912 Brooklyn Blvd.
Faith Community Church of God 6630 Colfax Ave. N.
Fisher
Food Products
6800 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
General Cinema Corp. 5801 John Martin Dr.
Grecian Health Spas 2920 County Rd. 10
Lutheran Church of the Master 1200 69th Ave. N.
Service Systems Corp. S00 Line Bldg-
N.W. Bell 5910 Shingle Cr. Pkwy-
7-Eleven 1500 69th Ave. N.
U.A. Theaters 5800 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Winchell's Donut House 1912 57th Ave. N.
GAKBLING LICENSE - Class• B
B.C. American Little League 6100 Vincent Ave. N.
MECHFJ SYSTEMS LICENSE
Abel_ Heating, Inc. 266 Water St.
Alaskan Air Conditioning 1200 Chestnut Ave.
D & D Anderson Heating R.R. #4 Box 254
Berghorst Plumbing & Heating 10732 Hansen Blvd.
Central Heating & Air Conditioning 1971 Seneca Rd.
Dependable Heating 2615 Coon Rapids Blvd.
Hayes Contractors, Inc. 1010 Currie Ave.
Furnace Care Inc. 8733 Humboldt Ave. N.
Northwest Service Station Equip. 2520 Nicollet Ave.
_N ONPERISHABLE VENDING MACHI LICENSE
Coca Cola Bottling Midwest Inc. 1189 Eagan Ind. Rd.
2605 co. Rd, to
Pyramid Gas
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OFF -SALE NONINTOXICATING LIgUOR. LIC ENSE
Denne's Market 6912 Brooklyn Blvd.
SIGN HANGER'S LICEN
LeRoy Signs, Inc. _ 6325 Welcome Ave. N.
Signcrafters Outdoor Display, Inc. 7775 Main St. N.E.
SWIMMING POOL LICENSE
Beach Condominiums 4201 Lakeside Ave.
Chippewa Park Apts. 6507 Camden Ave. N.
Columbus Village Apts. 507 70th Ave. N.
Lyn River Apts. 201 65th Ave. N.
Twin Lake N. Apts. 4536 58th Ave. N.
Village Properties 2817 Silver Lane N.E.
Evergreen Park Apts. 7200 Camden Ave. N.
Voting in favor: Nayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Ihotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS (CO1 ED)
The City Manager introduced a Resolution Receiving City E gineer's Report,
Establishing Brookdale '-railway Improvement Project No. 1983 -08, Approving Plans
and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids (Contract 1983 -G).
Councilmember Lhotka inquired why the trailway surface will be concrete rather than
asphalt. The Director of Public Works replied that there will be a substantial
amount of pedestrian traffic in the area and the trail will be located behind the
curb and gutter. He added that the concrete surface would serve to separate the
trailway from the bituminous roadway. He pointed out the trailway will be going
through the Brookdale area where some concrete is in place already. He explained
the trailway will be going through the Brookdale area near the Ground Round,
Dayton's Home Store, and the Pyramid Gas Station.
RESOL72TON NO. 83 -79
f em e! — merle 17iot�a. introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RECEIVING CITY _,�JTGITIEIR IS REPORT, ESTABLISHING BROOKDA , TRAILWAY
IMPROVEi'TENT PROJECT NO. 1 983 -08, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING
ADVERTISITITRT FOR BIDS (CONTRACT 1983 -G)
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 Change Order for Central Park
Landscaping Pr of ect ( Contract 1 and explained that the resolution provides
for additional landscaping in Central ParlL. The City Manager pointed out that the
additional plantings are propo.)ed becau se the initial plantings did not adequately
cover the area..
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The Director of Public Works reviewed the items proposed in the resolution,
including additional_ plantings around the pla,ylot and basketball court, and
additional wood mulch in 'the areas where - trees are grouped in the park. He
explained the mulch is being, added to reduce the amount of mowing in the park.
Additional items proposed in the resolution, included plantings in the area where
the pedestrian bridge crosses i-94, and additional plantings to reduce mowing and
maintenance in other areas of Central- Park. He added that the $4,000 proposed
change order is within the project budget established for the project.
RFSOLTJTION NO. 83-80
Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT 1982-L (CFATTTRAL PARK
IMPROVHJMT PROJECT NO. 10_e2-24)
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 Ih-otka, Celia Scott, Bill Hai, and Rich Theis; and the
following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared
duly passed and adopted.
MMIL$1121T TO IMPLOSIVES PFRINTT FOR LA7HIE FITNEESOT-A COT
The City anager explained the City Council authorized an explosives permit for the
Layne Minnesota Comp=any on March 14, 1 and explained that the amendment - proposed
this evening -would allow for on site storage of blasting materials in accordance
with established federal regulations, and also the cv-aiver of prior notification of
residents during blasting operations.
The Director of Public Works stated that the Layne Minnesota Company has requested
the Council to reconsider. condition Nos. 7 and 8 of the original conditions for
approval of the explosives permit. He explained that it is the contractor's
experience that many more claims will be filed with - the contractor's insurance
company if people are notified in advance of the blasting operation. Also, he
stated, the con has indicated that the transporting of the explosives
materials is more dangerous than the storage on site, and added that the storage area
used by the contractor meet's all state and federal regulations with regard to
storage of explosives.
Councilmember Scott inquired as to the size of the container. The Director of
Public Works replied that the storage conta was 5' to 6' long and 3' high and
Wide. He added that the container is made of 1/4" plate steel and heavy timbers and
weighs approximately 2 tons. Councilmember Hawes asked if the container exploded
would the 50 lbs. of dynamite blow the container apart. The Director of Public
Works explained that the container.would be blown apart but that the state and
federal regulations limit the distance the container can be placed from residential
areas in the event of such an occurrence.
"'here was a motion by Councilmember Ihot1 seconded by Councilmc-r.n.ber Scott to
amend the conditions regulati discharge of explosives in Brooklyn Center,
Minnesota for the Layne Finnel-ota Company approved by the Brooklyn Center City
Council on Mlarch 14, 1983 in the following manner:
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1. Condition No. 7 approved by the City Council on
March 14, 1983, requiring that Layne Minnesota
Company shall notify all residences, within 200
24 hours in advance of all blasting operations
shall 'be deleted.
2. Condition No. 8 of the conditions approved by the
Brooklyn Center City Council at its Mlarch 14, 1983
meeting shall be amended to allow the on site
storage of bla.sting materials during the blasting
operation conducted by loyne Minnesota Company for
the development of water supply well No. 9 with the
stipulation that storage of blasting caps will not
be permitted. Storage of blasting materials shall
comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local codes and the City Engineer and Chief of Police
shall be authorized to approve the proposed location
of the storage vessel to insure all code requirements
are met.
F-XPLOSTVFS YERW7 FOR HO!�,T TITC.
The City Manager introduced the next agenda item which was consideration of a permit
f or the use of explosives in Brooklyn Center by Ho-, Inc He explained the permit
is a renewal of a permit and conditions developed as part of the lawsuit with Howe,
Inc.
There was a motion by Councilmember Haves and seconded by Councilmember Theis to
approve the permit for the utilization of explosives in Brooklyn Center by Howe,
Inc. subject to the - following conditions:
1. The permit is issued to Howe, Inc., 4821 Xerxes
Avenue North, Brooklyn Center and is nontransferable.
2. Howe, Inc. shall continue to use a two component
compound, kinestik, or a similar two component
compound.
3. Howe, Inc. shall comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local legislation governing the
transportation, storage handling, and detonation
of explosives.
4. Howe, Inc. shall notify the Chief of Police in
advance of all blasting operations.
5. City employees shall have the right to inspect upon
reasonable notice given to Howe, Inc.
6. Authorization to discharge explosives in the City
of Brooklyn Center granted under this permit shall
expire D"Lay 9, 19e4.
Voting in favor: Mayor Nyquist, Councilrembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
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DISC TT7TiS
PRELIT''1; I;1 I i 4l OIL' 1 0 83 FOARJ) OT' E U AL1 ;AT T 7-1TING
The '1tY_Kw_aageY introduced tre f_i_r and explained that the staff
is proposing some changes in the r«anner of conducting bt,sinesss for the Board of
Fqual i za.t i on .
The City Assessor reviewed the proposed changes in the procedures for conducting the
1 983 Board of Equalization. He exxplained that, as the volume of people attending
the Board of Equ-alization meeting. increases, it will be more difficult to deal with
each request at the meeting. Ile reviewed the staff .recommendations for changes in
the procedures which included two tykes of registrations at the meeting, one with an
appointment, and one without an appointment. He added that those without an
appointment would not present their case on June 6 but that the staff would contact
the individual and mare a report to the Council, and the individual would be invited
back at the next meeting. lie added that the procedures are being proposed in order
to save time. In response to a question by Mayor ii%ryquist, the City Assessor
explained that the calls received on the valuation notices have been heavier than
last year.
Councilmember Theis stated he is concerned that people would not get a chance to be
heard if they had not made a previous appointment. He added that, at some point
people showing up at the meeting should be allowed to be heard, since they made the
effort to come to the meeting.
The City Manager explained that many times the problem or question individuals bring
to the meeting can be solved by a meeting with the Assessor or his staff. He added
that the procedures proposed by the staff are an attempt to help in this area to make
the process run smoother. The Ci ty Assessor pointed out that other municipalities
and jurisdictions, such as Minneapolis and Hennepin County, use the appointment
system because of the large volume of individuals attending the meeting.
Councilmember 1hotka stated that, he believes the staff proposal is a good idea, but
that he has the same concern as Councilmember Theis with regard to individuals being
allowed to be heard at the meeting.
Mayor Nyquist stated that he believes there should be some flexibility to hear home
owners attending the meeting as expressed by the concern of Council embers Theis and
hhotka.
There was a general consensus of Council members to maintain flexibility in the
procedures for allowing home owners to express their concerns at the Board of
Equalization meeting.
PLATMIT COMMI TNT
PIS i TT G C O'i ISSICI? APPPTCATIOr, T?O. 83013 SUTTMTTT'T D BY STAT?IT, T. F 7i FOR A
PR.I?_ I TTITARY PLA'" APPP ,) S i 1T DF IT;T_'0 T14P,EE Y)TS T IiI: PARCFI, I�.1 J IYIItG
BE`L'T 11' IT C1�TIITN I�i1D A(TI .'�VI �,( I UP�'r +,
69 AVr;I'L!I; NORTH
ire Director of Planning«, In �pecti :gin pT event d and reviewed for cilrrembers
pages 1 through 2 of the April 28, 1983 Planning Commission meeting minutes, and also
the two Planning Commission informa.t on sheets prepared for Application No. 83013.
He proceeded to review the request for subdivision and reviewed the location of the
subject parcel for Council members. lie explained the proposal is to divide the
parcel into three lots. The Director of Planning P Inspection reviewed a.
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transparency of the preliminary plat for Co�zricil members. With regard to zoning of
the subject parcel, the Director of Planning& Inspection explained the property is
currently zoned R1.
The Director of Planning & Inspecti.on pointed out that the Planning Commission held
a public hearing on the application, and that the Commission recommended approval of
the application subject to six conditions i -ni_ch he reviewed for Council members.
He pointed out that notices of this evening's public hearing had been sent and that
the applicant is present this evening.
Mayor Uyquist opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing on Planning
Commission Application Tvo. 83013. He inquired if there was anyone present who
wished to speak at the public hiearin T'a -r TIygaist reco�mized Mr. harry Foen,
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6700 France Avenge TTorth, who inquired. whether 7' would be enough for the roadway
easement. The Director of Planning e- Inspection explained that the right -of -way
width on 69th Avenue is 66' , and that the proposal is to increase this right-of-way
by 7 ' on each side of 69 th. He added that he believes this will be an adequate right -
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of -way width for 69th Avenue.
No one else appeared to speak at the public hearing and Mayor Nyquist entertained a
motion to close the public hearing.
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Councilmember Hawes to
r' C mmissi.on close the public hearing on Planning o Application No. 83013.
There was a motion by Councilmember Lhotka and seconded by Councilmember Theis to
approve Planning Commission Application 1To. 83013 subject to the following
conditions:
1. The final plat is subject to review and approval
by the City Engineer.
2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of
Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances.
3. The existing barn shall be removed prior to final
plat approval.
4. The plat shall be modified to eliminate the 5' wide
utility and drainage easements along the north side
lot lines of Lots 1 and 2.
5. The plat shall be modified to indicate dedications
of 7' of additional right-of-way adjacent to 69th
Avenue North.
6. The applicant shall enter into a subdivision
agreement with the City to provide for the payment
of hookup charges and assessments for grater at the
time residences within the subdivision connect to
to water service.
Voting in favor: Fayor Nyquist, Councilmembers Lhotka., Scott, Hawes, and Theis.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
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The Director of Planning & Tns, �tcd for Councilmember
pages 3 throuch 4 of the April 28 1 t?3 1)1.annln` ineetinc�niinxtes, and also
the two Planning Commission information rI , for Application Nos. 83014
and 853015. lie _proceeded to review the of - the subject parcel and reviewed a
transparency of the site and build i ng plan f or Counci. I members. The Director of
Planning k Inspection explained that the !-mpact of.the proposal is the
widening of the existing drive-throneh area and the addition of teller stations.
& also reviewed the proposed realignments of the exits and drives in conjunction
with the Planning Commission application.
The Council reviewed and discussed the proposed ingress and egress and general
traffic circulation contemplated by the application. Councilmember Theis
expressed a concern that too many caps would be stacked in the fourth and fifth
drive-up lanes, and the affect the reTwed jreenstrip na,�r have on snowplowing. The
Director of Flanringlb Inspection noted that there was same storage area capacity on
the site for snow.
Councilmelter Theis then commented thct the drive-up lanes might be improved if the
right-of-way property could be acquired from C(7,jnty. The Director of
Public Works commented that a copy of the site had bee to the
Department of Transportation in Hennepin County, a-ridthat tiny had no objections to
the site plan.
The Director of Planning & Inspection proceeded to review the variance request
proposed in Application 15o. 8_ 01 5. 11e revia-wed the L.)cation of the subject parcel
and also the variance request sulbm�itted ley the applicant's representative. lie
referred the Co me - to tbe ,), tandards, f or f. a. variance under the City
o rances and revie past greenstrip va. req He added that the staff
recommendation is to grant the variance.
The Director of Planning (; Inspection explained that the Planning Commission
reco approval of TNF �) not - )T t t
) __ng - f ft - the a plic�_ ni-nie s he e
standards for a vDriLm.ce the ond-Jinance. 7 4 also noted - the Plannin,
Comiri-ission, reco-mmiended appi of A 1J
�)plica No - 8,X)i zl- su b j ect ect - to ten conditions
Qich he reviewed for Council manbers.
Tin Director of Plannii In ,pec tion explained th,-, 1 , 'riot' ce3 of - the T xibl ic hearing
on the variance - request had been sent and that the ap icant is pr,sent this evening.
Mayor opened the meeting for the jurpose of - 3, 1.yablic hearing on Planning
Commission Application No. 8§015. Mnyor 11quict recognized Ms. inno hibbe who
resp,)nded to Co Theis" queation regarding the f_ - , , urch,ase of ri_;-,,ht-of-way
from Hennepin County. Fs. NiUbe ex0iinad that Tin it JYeOeral has iiifl no contac
with Hennepin County with regard to tha Tuinhase of the rQht-of-way.
Councilmember Theis aeked the representative of the applicant whether sees any
problem with the stacking space in the fiftin drive-a) N11b 2tated - that
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she be- I_ieves tlie; plan hns a,dequate , t<.c' .inn r,_,ec W introduced I`"r. Jim rtIler, the
project dr, rE , v;Y�ra � ! ated i }"13.t drive �r!c i':i -ve h_�.s stacking room. for one car
with one car at ;lie teller. 1!(_ e p nj n d the _C "if1 h lane will likely be used only on
heavy d ays and . _l'or hick yaps and J added that he believes the plan makes
the best of the situ3t1on. with avail 3hle ., -.?.n .
1r :' -Bean � would contact Hennepin Co.Lnty
CoJnC_l?CE'3,:1bLr Theis inquired ti ^?i1C)�l�?�'T' the r- v, s , -- t
for the purcl a3a.c of he aAditional Q ,,, -a,_ a . . 1,il._l - r s tated that, t-
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Feder a wo itd li l t to proceed as soon as o 7 ibl e with the project. Fe added that
even with the extra 1p1 d there vmuld be room om for only one additional car. He 'added
+ � believes the ove overall plan c� an stack a ck up to 3� car;
that ��� �.
Counci11,1embex° inr_?ui red how TA r t f4d eral arrived at five lams. MIs. Nibbe
repli t h �`� h firs l • . f o r the t el l er , 3 r�
_ �_.< t , - mot, .z<<.�.., 15 "O�. �t,� �J�i �;5� "clal tE� - 1.. , a tl°1G ) °ei�l�i.niilg fOLiT'
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�� �e;;_, e: r1 �e hams :_c�c� by t�.o t - L_, �,�,: si o�.�, telle c� handle two l�n�,�: at once.
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1 1 i 1 - :_er on the s n.iTk at the site and ex- lalned that the snow
is removed fr om the sit`:.
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Tr�:yo:� ,:.�cut� �, i i f there „:�.� ��} ✓,,rte else px�� ��ent rho wished to Speak at the
p bl. ; hearing. to one appeared to s r .: =:x<< and he entertained a motion to close the
public hearing.
There vvas a ,,Lotion by Councilmember 'S ol'u <and seconded by Coa)ncilmember r awns to
close the palblic hearing on Pla° n1..g C .,_rain ion Application No. 83015. Voting in
fati . Mlpyor hyq a fit, Councl_l.IT. embers !.'' Ali£;, Scott, 1 a`,,Tes, and Theis. �otin.g
against: none. The motion passed un`niii
r e , „_ s mo tion y n c e, 7 r° S -gin �� nded b Colzncilmember Hakes to
the -��, �.a� a z�otiox. b�� Coa.l�,ilrr_v11�ae_ �,�04�, �y�d sc.,.o y
approve Application T "O. 83015 on tl�e z ro nrls that the standards for a variance are
met. Voting in favor: T'_ayor h�;quist, Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and.
Theis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
There vas a motion by Counciln_ember I a,.,cs and seconded by Co°:,uncilmember Scott to
approve Application No. 83014 subject, to the following conditions:
1. Evilding plans are subject to review and approval by the
Building Official with re >pec t to applicable codes prior
- to the issu:,arce of pe snits.
2. Grading, drainage, utility and berm.ing plans are subject
to review and-approval by the City Engineer, prior to the
issuance of permits.
3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial.
guaTantee (in an amount to be determined by the City
Monger) shall be submitted prior to the issuance of
permits to assure completion of approved site improve–
ments.
4. Any outside trash d7 Tor al f. oilitTss and rooftop mechanical
equipment shall be appropri2tely screened from view.
5. The krailding is to bc- equipped with an automatic fire
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yst to
extin" ��hirg sem meet ?TIT Standards and W11
be connected to to a centiol monitorinp device in accordance
with Chapter 5 of the City OrdiAnces.
6. An underground irriention yo `em. ti�hall be installed in
all landscape0areas 'to f2cilitate site maintenance.
7. Plan approval is excl subject ,ive of all signery which is su, t t 0
Chapter 34 of the City Crdinances.
B. Existing curb ohall be continued around all parking
and driving areas.
9. The applicant shall obtain from the County a temporary
construction easement to relocate the slope from the
driving lane to the boulevard southeast of the building.
10. If the relocated trees do not survive, they shall be replaced
with 2 1/2 to 3" diameter trees or greater.
Voting in favor: "layor "INyo. Conncilmeibers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis.
Voting against: none. Th motion j,-,-
As an edditional request Co Ll-,)tka, requtested the bank to look into
acquirin, the riglrit-of-way proper fr= Heflnapin County.
Procklyn Center City Council recessed at 8,2_) p.m. , and reconvoned at 8: p.m.
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City Attorney, Richard Schieffer, and Theis returned to the meeting
at 8:4-2 p.m. Co E4'@,. returned at 8:4� p.m.
The Director of' Planning A Tnspection presented and reviewed for Council f.r-
pages it throud 5 of the April 28, 1 98§ mee
the .pia ltd Commission information sheet pre -icetj Y
i�,pp.l The
Planning Director proceeded to roview the location K the subject parcel and
reviewed for Council members the a pplic a nt's letter raquesting the special uo
permit. He pointed out the Planning Commission recommended approval of
Application to. 83016 at its April 22, 1983 mevkQ-,-, to six cor�diti � -,
he reviewed for Council -m.c.ifibers. En noted t ? Commission held a public
hearing! on the application at Mich no one nppeared. -hr Pl��nnine Director
explained that notices of thiis'evening' s public hearing had Men sent and that the
applicant is present this evening.
!`.nyor Yyqulst O'pe"ried the for the rj--irpose of a ifflhlic hearing on
and i if there was any prec-�ent, -, ;,dho
tospea,kat the polul hear to,-,,j, he entertained rimotion
to close the public
There was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Co 1 ,1,awes , to
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close the public he Plnnnin, C ri scion Application T10. 8>016- Voting in
favor: Goi,)ncilmembery Matka, Scott, Homes, and Theis. Voting
0ain"t: none. The notion passed onanimously.
There - was a motion by Councilmcljibur and seconled by CounciLiiember Lhotka to
app",-ovo ADpliCat 1,,o. M subject to the following conditions:
1. The permit is issued to the ,;jpplicant as operator of the
Rvility and is nontrangfernKle. 1
2. the permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances
and ineulations and any vii) ,--ttion thereof shall 'be gi
for revocation.
j. The lh,.) of operation shall be from 9M a-m. to 6:00 p.m.
Y,'onday thro,) f1 Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 P.m. Saturday.
4. All associate� 1.1ho'home occupation shall be
off-st•eet on improved spune on the property.
5. A 5 lb. fire extinguisher shall be installed in the area
of the ho;ne occupation prior to the issuance of the permit.
6. Permit epproval_ is exclusj of all signery which is subject
to Chapter 54 of the City Ordinances.
Voting in favor: Payor Ylyq7iist, Councilvembers Lhotka, Scott, Hawes, and Theis.
Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
DTSC TTTPS (CONTINED)
The 0TT L ,, �plalned that the ceremony for the Park system dedication is
schedided for,' �7 12, 1983 at 7:00 P.m He inferred C members to TMC
No. 83-4 concerning the Central Park dedication, and ex
plained that he thought it
would be appropriate to coordinate the park dedication with the Earle Brown Days
celebration. He added that, in discuss! ore with the Earle Brown Days Committee,
members of the coxcaittee expres-ced the t1hoj,�1int that firev would be an excellent
addition to the celebration and 6edicatiDn ceremonies.
Councilmember Hawes stated that he believes Central Park is the activity center of
the City and that a one time expendit would be in order. He added that he
believes the City ones it to the citizens of Brooklyn Center to get the start of
Central Park off on the right foot.
yor Nyquist stated that he believes the I
Project deserves some - type of recognition.
Councilmember 1hotha, inquired Wiether the City was asked to pay all of the costs for
a, fireworks display. The City Yonagor replied that the members of the Farle Brown
Pays Committee car,)io - ,zip cith the figure of to ai),A that the Co , mittee's
req"Test was, an ",rirriz:L1 amount. 1'e - ,iddicd that his recornendation was to e ayt
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first year and then let the Cwnittee obtain the funds for future years. He
explained that, in checkin,r i other c-- h, toy find that no City contributed
to a fireworko diopiny on an annual b , ,, , :-,W but that it was done only on special
ocensions.
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Councilmember ThQis ingufred whethcr the City wo'.;ld n, „1t,',', any liability if a,
contribution M3 unide to a fireworks display. The City Attorney replied that
contributing to a display Would proMbly incrense the Molk but the use of public
facilities for the display wD not (ovate as great a risk n;; if the City
contributed. 11 added that ! risk n_L,-:).) depends mi who brings - the law ouit and who
is involved. lie pointed out Sot the City does have insurance to cover this type of
exposure. The City Anager stated that some additional coverage m.�ay be necessary
for the event, and added that the main precaution is to have professionals
conducting the display. lie explained that typically, the professionals provide
their own insurance and name the City as an additional insured. It added that he
would like to tie down the costs and the insurance situation wi th regard to the event
and return with a specific recommendation.
Councilmember Theis inquired of Mr. Jerry Pedlar, Chairman of the Farle Brown Pays
Conmittee, whether he 7"Ta's plat ninig the fi eworks display as a one-time event. S- -Zr.
Pedlar stated that the company that w,_ likely conduct this display for
Brooklyn Center also serves other cities in the area, including C'ystal_ lie added
that the cost of the displa
y included e. ',)` liability policy provided by the
company. lie added that he believes the 7a 1 Days event will bring in people
to the cor, and to local businecses, -and this i _ b)e - the 1 1".arle Brown Days
Committee avenue for �r'undinp in the future. Re added that he is looking at the
City's contribution as a one-time contribution. T.-a e.- that his intent now
is to solicit funds for next • eor�s event. He saso pointed out that the coat A the
fireworl-,s displaywould be .)3,450 if it was provided by the same cc;inp.a:ny by tlne
City of Cr�,TO_t2l. He added that the 07022 dioplay is done or a i area
ar - h _j .
nd that no -pra, leno Had been experienced in CryAal He added th�at thec-e would be
f i re apparat stationed in strategic in the event t some problem did occur
with the display.
There was a motion by Councilmember Theis and seconded by Council_rfierber (Jc'J'Gt to
authorize the expenditure of $3,450 for a fin works Jisplay - to be Held in
conjunction with, the City's park dedication ceremonies, and also - to P. the
City Anger to assure that adequate insurance coverage is provided f or the event
Voting in favor: 'Kayor Nyquist, _Lnotl a, (Scott, Haves, and Theis.
Voting against: none. The motion, pass d unn 1
PAIRK
The City introducod the next discussion item and explained thwt too signing
is being yifepared for Central Park, the staff hag come upon certain occasions which
require certain signs, such as reZulating Noting, preventing the disturbing of
nesting birds, and. oilier si C)11 , t occur f rarl time to ae in various parts of
the year. He MAN he waald like to usk the Cooncil to consider language to
authorize the City Mager to certain
these situations. He added that the regulation, T_ , ,e to th( City
C' as
U,) ard as an exasTle, he po.J Dut - the j"Is covern,reas E� -,
"no wading" and "no swimming" in -i of th�,�3 oreek. 'Fe pointej out
like toaddivocs is �-tn ordiinanco� wns by Cityof
T[ew Hope and prevents glass =nKinern in the parks. The Direct ai
or of Pls �:
Recreation coorented that the M t -f Pope W experienced reduced amount of
broken glass in it's parks.
The City Attorney recT �(, d irve fz-��!i� the Cnuncil red _ the draf of the
ordinance and added that the ordinnnce could address beverage containers only,
there', excluding food containcrs from the ordinance.
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The Director of Parks & Recreation added that he would also like to look at an
ordinance prevent! n( fi-_)m bri n i rr I Traoh into the park and leaving it in the
containers located in the parks.
Counc i imember lyi otka rc quc,sted a. clarification of the staff request. The City
i a o r explained the ordinance w oo_ld oil ow the CiQ ;"ana{.er to establish certain
reEnTa under specific gain?; _I_inein, rw oh as jQsting areas of parks during
certain p eri ods of the year, c;•1C t as, postin o nest;inp a eao for wild birds, no
r- rriii17;1 . e 1r' • -n r£7 c- '.�:,, �.n /� 1 `3:�'k._rl {, :•i €.�n;j. i yc� 1 T I" -
no w<3.���1_iA � r~i� � C�u 1 _ilr,.c'n?l��er .�h�t��a
expressed a concern that he felt the 2yny. d I scossed by the City Fanager was the
responsibilit of the Council _l r nd that � he wo have a problem with this type of
ord inance. The City ty f anal e r. stat d G t he or d Iuance is being proposed because
curre ntly any change in the reg ,l_ tit ons would d req an ordinance change.
The City Attorney compared ed the Po.� ed b�� the staff to - tile regrula.tioils
for real restrkAions and rated that at tics tai-n timns of the year, particularly in
tic spring, the road ?'es ri_ctian '`',ia t allows the director of Public Works to
establish load 1L;ii_ sl{?Y >s Ct h? 7.71.E Be 1ii_es 01 t.CtE,' yea.,. wh the r oads are
susceptible to damage. He added that the ordinance proposed by staff vou_ld apply
the same principal to the problem m o rcEnl ations in the parks. The City Manager
added that the staff could propcoe> speed i c langu and submit it to the City
Council.
Councilmember Theis inquired whe an ordinance cold address loitering in the
parks. The City Nana er explai that this was not an. area mat was addressed by
the staff proposal. CounCilna er }net:: .1',ed vhether^ there was anything in the
current ordinance that deals with this si yRtion. The City Attorney stated that
state stat now address the s ituation of unlawful assembly, and that the City
also has on the books an old style; loi t,= r ing ordinance of the type which have
generally been found to be unenforceable. He added that he would have to research
the tart: o ad s _ i f c situ '2
s u a �,e t ,�pec__li a d discuss them in detail.
Coiincilmeilber Hawes stated that he was concerned that too many signs could be
erected in the parks. The City lbn2Eer stated that the staff would hope to be
rE a.022ab1C in erecting any slglls Ca.2C'; .: 1i.:' > T`aT r regalahi.ons. Counciltrel2ber HaTP.£
then suEgested that the item be referred i o the Park & Recreation Conmi.ssion for
their review. L� v
GAI:Lr;I- Ji';CT LTC} i', > 1. ° 1,H_'R?CAN L ri 1 ." LF. CI
ii_ere tir:_ �� �noti.orl by Connc iL�re..�r���r a - �.�tka and seconded by Couneilinember Hawes to
approve the application for a. Class ass 7 g ,tiling license for the Brooklyn Center
American _Little Tema... Voting ir� favor: 11yor Nyquist, Couricilmembers Lhotka,
Scott, r?awe. , and leis. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
'_'here was a motion by Councilmember Scott and seconded by Cotu2ci- Imerber Theis to
waive the `,10,00 fidelity bond for the CI < ss B gambl ink; license for the Brooklyn
Center Anerican Little League. Voting in favor: Mayor Nyqui st, Councilmembers
I:hotKa., Scott, Hawes, and Theis. Vot i n , against: none. The motion passed
una- nimously.
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l "lE'Z "E' Wt: c _ mot i!_)n by (iii, tlii° 1.1Ti �nl�);:.'. C', �f t, i :;C� �'t' ":�T?' � t:� })yr Ct7?1.1 ^.1.1 iE'iT C ' " ��t�GtE t0
n - j . 0
ad�oua•sl t, m�,� t�.���,. . � ci.n in f�wor: l��ay
S cott. Fc-,"W s -,md : n 12 't: I?Ji? '. ?:._;:.',<� Utk?TI7.2,10t� l r.
in __he motion P y
"he BrooklAm Center City Council :i ourned 4:tt 9:26 p.m.
Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Ronald A. Warren, Director of Planning and Inspection
FROM: Gary Shallcross, Planning Assistant
DATE: May 20, 1983
SUBJECT: Performance Guarantee
The following performance guarantee is recommended for release:
1. Budgetel Inn
6415 James Circle
Planning Commission Application No. 78056
Amount of Guarantee - $5,000 Bond
Obligor - Marcus Corporation
Original bond of $40,000 was reduced. to $5,000 on' September 22, 1980.
At that time, the improvements that remained were: installation of permanent
curb and gutter along the east side of the southerly parking area and
improvement of the deferred area southeast of the motel. ( During consider-
ation of Application No. 78056, there was discussion about the possibility
of a restaurant occupying this portion of the site in the future) . The
owner has no present plan to develop the remainder of the site. Staff
have asked that the vacant area be seeded and maintained prior to release
of the performance bond. This has been done. Recommend total release.
Approved
Ronald A. Warren, Director of Planning and Inspection
Member introduced the following resolution and FA
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. ,
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING CONTRACT 1983 -F
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Improvement Project
No. 1982 -20, Phase II, bids were received, opened, and tabulated by the City
Clerk and City Engineer, on the 19th day of May, 1983. Said bids were as
follows:
Bidder Bid Amount
Tennis West Ltd. $ 21,224.00
Hardrives, Inc. 21,800.00
Bury & Carlson, Inc. 21,895.00
Barber Construction Company 22,721.00
Henry 0. Mikkelson Company 22,900.00
WHEREAS, it appears that Tennis West Ltd. of Minnetonka, Minnesota,
is the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota:
1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to
enter into the attached contract, in the amount of $21,224.00,
in the name of the City of Brooklyn Center, for Improvement Project
No. 1982 -20, Phase II according to the plans and specifications
therefor approved by the City Council and on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith
to all bidders the deposits made with their bids, except that the
deposit of the successful bidder and the next lowest bidder shall
be retained until a contract has been signed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:
1. The estimated total cost of Improvement Project No. 1982 -20, Phase
II is hereby amended from $31,630.00 to $23,346.40. The
estimated cost is comprised of the following:
As Ordered As Bid
Contract $28,750.00 $21,224.00
Engineering (@ 9% of Construction Cost) 2,590.00 1,910.16
Administrative (@ 1% of Construction Cost 290.00 212.24
Total Estimated Cost $31,630.00 $23,346.40
2. The project costs will be financed by appropriation of funds from
the Capital Projects Fund (Division 88).
RESOLUTION NO.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereof, 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 CI� E Pa�3KWAY
(E r ' , 0 0 KL YN BROGKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
TELEPHONE 561 -5440
EMERGENCY- POLICE --FIRE
911
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Vlorks
DATE: May 20, 1983
RE: Review of Bids Received for Lions Park Tennis Court
Improvement Project No. 1982 -20, Phase II
Pursuant to City Council authorization, bids were received and opened on May 19,
1983, for the referenced Lions Park Tennis Court Construction. Upon review of the
proposals, it has been determined that the lowest responsible bid was submitted
by Tennis West Ltd. of Minnetonka, Minnesota. Following is a brief summary of
responses provide by the references.
City of Plymouth (Frank Burg, Engineer for Bather Ringrose Wolsfield Anderlik)
Tennis West Ltd. has constructed twelve courts in Plymouth. The Contractor is
considered excellent, completing work in a timely fashion. Project management
is also excellent. Mr. Burg considers the Contractor to be one of the best in
the Twin Cities area.
City of Bloomington (Eugene Kelly, Director of Parks and Recreation)
Tennis West Ltd. completed ten courts for Bloomington in 1978. The Contractor
did a very good job, correcting any problems that arose in a timely fashion. Mr.
Kelly considers some of the courts constructed by Tennis West Ltd. to be the
best in the City, as they remain in excellent condition.
Recommendation
Based upon the references provided, the staff considers Tennis West Ltd. to be a
competent contractor. It is recommended that the contract for this project be
awarded to them. A resolution for that purpose is submitted for consideration by
the City Council.
Respectful1 submitted,
�t
SK: jn U
"74c SafrCrlutg 7 e re
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RL:SOLTJTION CLOSING PROJECT COSTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE
CAPITAL PROJE FUND
WHEREAS, certain projects within the Capital Projects Fund have been
completed and the costs have been tabulated.
N04J, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, that the Director of Finance is directed to close the book's
of accounts for the following projects and reduce the Capital Projects Fund
Unappropriated Fund Balance by the net amount of over expenditures:
(Over)
Project Under
No. Descri Appropriated Expended Expended
00 Unallocated Expense $ -0- $ 7,280.92 $(7,280.92)
54 Park Bonding Costs 17,838.00 17,678.78 159.22
55 Municipal Service Garage Entry 4,960.00 6,303.91 (1,343.91)
60 Roadway Improvement & Signal. System 110,377.00 113,102.79 (2,725.79)
84 Arboretum 169,635.00 169,492.05 142.95
85 CEAP Services 144,000.00 144,000.00 .00
87 Garden City Park Shelter Building 59,000.00 60,864.31 (1,864.31)
90 Central Park II 281,257.00 284,870.98 (3,613.98)
4 � 94 Brooklane Park Shelter Building 43,000.00 42,984.13 15.87
95 Salt Storage Building 58,000.00 74,816.41 (16,816.41)
96 Shingle Creek Relocation 31,000.00 30,985.78 14.22
98 Central Park I 240,000.00 2 44,968.96 (4,968.
$1,159,067.00 $1,197,349.02 $( 38,282.02)
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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DEPARTMENT
CITY
OF O F
ROOKLY F
C ENTER
` M EM ORAN DUM
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Paul W. Holmlund, Director Of Finance
DATE: May 18, 1983
SUBJECT: Resolution Closing Project Costs And Appropriations
In The Capital Projects Fund
The attached resolution will, if adopted by the City Council, authorize me
to close out twelve completed projects in the Capital Projects Fund. These
are the projects that I mentioned in the year end financial report for the
Fund. The net amount over expended will reduce the amount available for
appropriation in the fund Balance.
Project No. 00 (Unallocated Expense) expenditures consist of audit.and account -
ing fees, which have been charged against the Fund over period of several
years. The other over expenditures will be explained in a separate memorandum
from Mr. Knapp.
Rdspectfully submitted,
i
�w
Paul W. Holmlund�
PWH:ps @
„ Ile so„�etl � /I4 -�e �it� „
CITY
r' OF 6301 SHINGLE CHEEK PARKWAY
1,n1 T BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
TELEPHONE 561.5440
F' 9 EMERGENCY -- POLICE —FIRE
911
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Sy Knapp, Director of Public Works
DATE: May 20, 1933
RE: Closing Projects in Capital Projects Fund
Following is a brief summary of the causes for over expenditure of funds for the
various Capital Projects to be closed via the attached resolution.
Project No. 55
Project Description: Municipal Service Garage Entry and Yard -Soil Corrections
and Storm Sewer Extension
Over Expenditure: $1,343.91 ($4,960.00 appropriate, $6,303.91 expended)
Cause of Over Expenditure: Engineering fees, Administrative fees, etc. were
charged against the project in accordance with existing
policy. These charges were not included in the original
appropriation.
Projec No. 60
Project Description: Roadway Improvement and Signal System Signalization and
Other Safety Improvements to the Intersection of 73rd
Avenue North and West River Road
Over Expenditure: $2,725.79.($110,377.00 appropriated, $113,102.79 expended)
Cause of Over Expenditure: As above, Engineering fees (internal and for testing
purposes) and administrative fees were charged against
the project. These charges were not included in the
original appropriation.
Project No. 37
Project Description: Garden City Park Shelter building
Replace the sheltPr building at Garden City Park
Over Expenditure: $1,364.31 ($59,000.00 appropriated, $60,364.31 expended)
Cause of Over Expenditure: Increased payment to architect for consulting services
and charge of internal Engineering fees.
' "`ale �aEaretl«rl ?1� a7F �•r�' •
May 20, 1983 - memo to G.G. Splinter
Page 2.
Proj No. 90
Project Description: Central Park II
Baseball and softball field backstops, softball field
lighting, parking lot expansion, and picnic shelter
in Central Park
$3
Over Expenditure: 613.98 ,
Cause of Over Expenditure: Charge of internal Engineering fees, City labor,
equipment, and material cost for site improvement.
Project No. 95
Project Description: Salt Storage Building
Construct building on Muncipal Service Garage site to store
salt and sand used for ice control
Over Expenditure: $16,816.41 ($58,000.00 appropriated, $74,816.41 expended)
Cause of Over Expenditure: Charge of internal Engineering fees, increased cost
of soil correction undertaken by City forces, and
purchase of a rubber membrane -type roof for the
structure (contract approved by City Council, additional
funds not appropriated) .
Project No. 98
Project Description:' Central Park I
Grading, site improvement, and seeding of athletic fields
in Central Park
Over Expenditure: $4,968.96 ($240,000.00 appropriated, $244,968.96 expended)
Cause of Over Expenditure: Underestimation of labor, equipment rental, and
material needs to complete the project.
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUri ION NO.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGR= WITH ORR- SCHELEN- 14AYERON
& ASSOCIATES, I11C. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES RELATING TO ALARM TI''LEi',ETRY AND STANDBY POWER
PROVISIONS FOR SEWAGE LIFT STATIONS
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the City Council that there is a need
to complete the installation of an alarm telemetry system and to install standby
power provisions at all of the sanitary sewage lift stations in the City of
Brooklyn Center:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, that:
1. The proposal of Orr- Srhe.len- Mayeron and Associates, Inc.,
Consulting Engineers to provide professional engineering
services to develop plans and specifications for the installation
of an alarm telemetry system and standby power provisions, at a
fee of $8,000 is hereby accepted. The Mayor and City Manager
are hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement on
behalf of the City of Brooklyn Center.
2. There is hereby appropriated the sum of $8,000 from the Public
Utility Fund to provide payment for said consulting services.
c� c
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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t CITY
� OF 6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
ILL A
i TELEPHONE 561 -5440
El t EMERGENCY — POLICE —FIRE
N A 911
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Sy Knapp, Director of Public IJorks
DATE: May 20, 1983
RE: Alarm Telemetry And Standby Power Provisions For Sewage Lift Stations
H istor y
In 1979 the City employed Orr- Schelen- Mayeron & Associate, Inc., Consulting
Engineers, to conduct a study and report on the feasibility of developing a
standby power system and installing an alarm telemetry system for our 9
sanitary sewer lift stations. The O.S.M. report provided the following
recommendations and cost estimate (assuming 1980 construction costs):
COST
A. Standby Pow DESCRIPTION OF P WORK ESTIMATE
LS -1 Install Standby Generator at Site . . . $ 118,000
LS -2 Install Standby Generator at Site . . . 51,000
LS -3 Install Connection for Portable Generator 5,100
LS -4 Install Connection for Portable Generator 5,100
LS -5 Install Connection for Portable Generator 5,100
LS -6 Install Connection for Portable Generator 5,100
LS -7 Install Connection for Portable Generator 5,100
LS -8 Install Connection for Portable Generator 5,100
LS -9 Install Connection for Portable Generator 5,100
One (1) Portable 3001 Generator (to serve LS3 - LS9) 22,000
Sub Total $ 226,700
Legal, Administrative and Engineering Cost 56,675
Total $ 283,375
B. Alarm Teleme Alternate #1 Alternate #2
Leased Telephone
Radio System Line System
Sub Total from Appendix $ 71,424 $ 57,500
Legal, Administrative and
Engineering Cost 17,8 14,375
Total $ 89,280 $ 71,875
Annual Leased Line Cost 0 $ 1,524
Xl o re &-e
May 20, 1983 - memo to G.G. Splinter
Page 2
t m To-Date
I e s Completed
-- At Lift Station #2 ( located at Lyndale Avenue and 55th Avenue North) the
the following work has been completed under Project. No. 1981 -09 (in
conjunction with the remodeling work required by the 1 -94 construction
project):
Ite Cost
Standby Generator Installed . . . . . . . $ 43,800
Alarm Telemetry and Monitoring System
Installed for this Station . . . . . . . 28,000
8 Radio Monitoring Units Furnished
For Installation in the Other 8 Stations 16,000
Total Cost $ 87,800
— At Lift Station #3 (located at West Palmer Lake Drive and Urban Avenue North)
a totally new lift station was installed under Project 1982 -26. As a part
of that project a connection has been provided for hookup to a portable
generator, and one of the radio units furnished under Project 1981 -09 has
been installed at this new station.
Since this project was set up on a "lump sum" bid basis, no exact cost can
be given for the standby power /radio monitor portion of the project. However,
it is our estimate that the cost was approximately $4,000.
Reco
After additional discussion, we recommend that we now proceed with completion
I
of the balance of the recommended improvements, with one major modification,
i.e..
t located in the south-
. t station, o
At Lift Station No. 1 (our lar es s ,
9
westerly corner of Garden City Park) we now recommend that instead
of installing an on -site standby generator (1980 cost estimate of
$118,000) we install a connection for a large portable generator
(estimated cost less than $20,000), planning to rent a portable
generator as necessary.
The major reason for this change in recommendation is that two
large Twin City area equipment dealers have recently established
reliable 24- hour -a -day rental service, with this type of equipment
available on short notice. Since this option allows us to save at
least $100,000, we recommend its use.
Although we have not developed a detailed cost estimate for all of the remaining
work, we estimate that the total cost will be-approximately $100,000.
Because the development of plans and specifications for the recommended improve-
ments is primariiy a mechanical /e- lectrical engineering design function, I
recommend that we again employ Orr- Schelen- Mayeron & Associates, Inc. for this
purpose. Attached hereto is a copy of their proposal to furnish the required
service at a cost of $8,000. It is my opinion this is a fair and reasonable
fee. Our experience with this firm an previous projects has been excellent and
they are knowledgeable on our system because of their previous work.
May 20, 1983 - memo to G.G. Splinter
Page 3
A resolution approving the agreerm nt with O.S.M. is submitted for consideration
by the City Council.
Respectfully submitted,
1
SK:jn
0 - CH L I ° NflAYERON & AS SOCIATES, INC.
�'c�nst;lt %rte f_= t�Frin�;�;r� May 19, 1983
Land 34e1 - s
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55430
Re: Proposal for Alarm Telemetry and Standby Power
Provisions for Sewage Lift Stations
Gentlemen:
We are pleased to present the following proposal to the City for the
preparation of plans and specifications for 'the installation of
alarm telemetry remote units and standby power provisions for Lift
Stations Nos. l and 4 through 9.
In February of 1980, OSM presented a study entitled "A Report on
Standby Power and Alarm Telemetry for Sewage Lift Stations" for the
City of Brooklyn Center. The result of that study was recom-
mendations for standby generators or provisions for mobile standby
generators for each of the nine lift stations. Construction cost
estimates were also included for the work recommended.
Under a previous contract the on -site generator at Lift Station No.
2 was installed, and the materials for the alarm telemetry system
were purchased. Also under a separate contract, it is our
understanding that provisions for a mobile ,standby generator and the
radio telemetry remote unit for Lift Station No. 3 were installed.
The scope of work proposed for this proposal includes the following:
(1) Update the cost estimates of the 1980 study, and modify the
estimate to include provisions for a mobile standby generator
at Lift Station No, 1 in lieu of an on -site generator as
originally recommended.
(2) Coordinate this proposal with the City's radio communications
system and review proposal with Ward Montgomery.
(3) Review the estimate and findings from the above items with the
City.
(4) Prepare detailed.plans and specifications for the installation
of the alarm telemetry remote units at Lift Station No. 1 and
Nos. 4 through 9.
(5) Prepare detailed plans and specifications for the installation
of receptacles and manual transfer. switches to provide for
standby power from mobile generators for Lift Stations Nos. 1
and 4 through 9.
ti .
2021 East / /t't)t? `t)l,'1 ail, ':11r' � ,Sul'te . . rVi,tt•` ?i;'i)f ?(7,'tS, ft %It( ?/ ?E'C t .,' (i12 � }1 ,') '
Page Two
City of Brooklyn Center_
Re: Proposal for Alarm Telemetry and Standby Power
Pr_ogvisions for Sewage Lift Stations
May 19, 1983
(6) Prepare detailed specifications for a mobile standby generator,
designed to provide standby power requirements for Lift
Stations 3 through 9. This item is to be bid on an alternate
basis.
(7 ) Assist the City in the review of bids for the above referenced
work.
(8) Review shop drawing submittals for the above referenced work.
(9) Provide two (2) site observation trips during the construction
phase.
(10) Provide a final observation of the construction for the purpose
of determining completion of the work and compliance with the
plans and specifications.
The preliminary estimate for the total construction cost is
$100,000. This figure will be refined as described under Items 1, 2
and 3 on the previous page.
To accomplish the above described work we propose a lump sum engi-
neering fee of $8,000. We trust this proposal meets with your
approval. We look forward to working with you again. To indicate
your acceptance, please sign both letters and return one copy for
our files.
Respectfully,
ORR- SCHELEN- MAYERON CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
& ASSOCIATES, INC.
Paul J. Blumberg, P.E. l' Gerald Splinter, City Manager
Recommended for Approval:
B. A. Mittelsteadt, P.E. Sy Knapp
President Director of Public Works
PJB:min
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING BROOKLYN CENTER CITY COUNCIL INTENT
TO VACATE STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY UNDER BROOKLYN CENTER
ORDINANCE 83 -7
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council adopted Ordinance 83 -7
vacating "that portion of Fremont Avenue North bounded on the south by the
northerly right -of -way line of North Lilac Drive, on the north by the southerly
right -of -way line of United States Highway No. 94, as now located and
established by Hennepin County Document No. 4562310, on the west by Lots 10,
11, and 12 of Guilford Outlots, and on the east by Lots 5, 6, and 7 of Guilford
Outlots"; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that said Fremont Avenue North was
originally designated as "Centre Street" on the plat of Guilford Outlots:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota to hereby confirm and certify that by vacating
"that portion of Fremont Avenue North bounded on the south by the northerly
right -of -way line of North Lilac Drive, on the north by the southerly right-
of -way line of United States Highway No. 94, as now located and established
by Hennepin County Document No. 4562310, on the west by Lots 10, 11, and 12
of Guilford Outlots, and on the east by Lots 5, 6, and 7 of Guilford Outlots:
it is intended to vacate "Centre Street" as such is shown on the plat of
Guilford Outlots; and that Fremont Avenue and Centre Street lying within the
area above described are one in the same.
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.
e
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
tt RESOLUTION NO.
S
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING BROOKLYN CENTER CITY COUNCIL INTENT
TO VACATE STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY UNDER BROOKLYN CENTER
ORDINANCE 83 -7
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council adopted Ordinance 83 -7
vacating "that portion of Fremont Avenue North bounded on the south by the
northerly right -of -way line of North Lilac Drive, on the north by the southerly
right -of -way line of United States Highway No. 94, as now located and
established by Hennepin County Document No. 4562310, on the west by Lots 10,
11, and 12 of Guilford Outlots, and on the east by Lots 5, 6, and 7 of Guilford
Outlots"; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that said Fremont Avenue North was
originally designated as "Centre Street" on the plat of Guilford Outlots:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota to hereby confirm and certify that by vacating
"that portion of Fremont Avenue North bounded on the south by the northerly
right -of -way line of North Lilac Drive, on the north by the southerly right -
of -way line of United States Highway No. 94, as'now located and established
by Hennepin County Document No. 4562310, on the west by Lots 10, 11, and 12
of Guilford Outlots, and on the east by Lots 5, 6, - and 7 of Guilford Outlots:
it is intended to vacate "Centre Street" as such is shown on the plat of
Guilford Outlots; and that Fremont Avenue and Centre Street lying within the
area above described are one in the same.
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:
j and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
t
Member introduced the following resolution and C_1
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION rIO.
RESOLUTIOI CONFIRMING BROOKLYN CENTER CITY UNCIL INTENT
TO VACATE S EET RIGH1' -OF -WAY UNDER BROOKL N CENTER
ORDIT1AtICE 83-
WHEREAS, the Br klyn Center City Co unc 1 adopted Ordinance 83 -7
vacating "that portion of emont Avenue North b unded on the south by the
northerly right -of -way line North Lilac Driv , on the north by the southerly
right -of -way line of United S tes Highway No. 94, as now located and
established by Hennepin County ocument No. 4 62310, on the west by Lots 10,
11, and 12 of Guilford Outlots, nd on the e t by Lots 5, 6, and.7 of Guilford
Outlots"; and
WHEREAS, it has been dete ined - hat said Fremont Avenue North was
originally designated as "Centre Stre t" n the plat of Guilford Outlots:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVE Y TIC CITY'COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota to hereby cinfi and certify that it is the intent
of Brooklyn Center Ordinance 83 -7 to acate "that portion of Fremont Avenue North
(previously shown as "Centre Street" on the at of Guilford Outlots) bounded
on the south by the northerly right f -way li of North Lilac Drive, on the
north by the southerly right -of -way line of Uni ed States Highway No. 94, as
now located and established by Hen epin County cument No. 4562310, on the west
by Lots 10, 11, and 12 of Guilfor Outlots, and o the east by Lots 5, 6, and
• 7 of Guilford Outlots".
Date /' Mayor
ATTEST:
clerk
1
The motion for the ad tion of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor there f:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT :�o
HENNEPIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER �_
NORTHWEST PROGRAM'�ME •
HENNEPIN 5702 W. Broadway, Suite 216
Crystal, Minnesota 55428
Telephone: (612) 533 -2600
May 19, 1983
Brooklyn Center City Council
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Dear Council Members:
I am writing in support of a special use permit being requested by
Mrs. Diane Wright for Northwest Place, a residence for the chronically
mentally ill being proposed at 4408 - 69th Avenue North. I would be
appearing in person on Monday evening, May 23, however I am elsewhere in
training as a volunteer advocate with the Brooklyn Center project to stop
family violence.
Some of you may recall Hennepin County Mental Health Center's (HCMHC)
representative first appeared before the Brooklyn Center City Council in
1972 in support of establishing the Northwest Human Services Council.
HCMHC was the leader in decentralizing the County's services into the
northwest suburban area. Initially, we were located with the Northwest
Human Services Council on Shingle Creek Parkway and were only one staff
member strong. Now we are eight strong and located on West Broadway and
Bass Lake Road in Crystal. We have supported the location of several
private mental health, chemical dependency and family services in the
northwest suburbs as well. Because of your support there now exists in
our area economic assistance and social services to provide accessible
local support for residents of a community facility who are mentally ill
and choices for them to receive their mental health treatment services.
The HCMHC has historically had a primary responsibility and commit-
ment to serving the chronically mentally ill. The office in Crystal
includes psychiatrists, adult and child senior clinical psychologists and
Psychiatric social workers. They provide individual,couple, group, marital
and family counseling as well as medication maintenance to all ages. The f
office is available to provide individual, group, programmatic and adminis-
trative consultation to the Northwest Place proposed in Brooklyn Center.
Also, the Crystal office is an access point to expediting residents' use
of Hennepin County's Day Treatment Program toward which many of them can
be expected to progress.
HENNEPIN COUNTY
an equal opportunity employer
Brooklyn Center City Council Page 2
May 19, 1983
For the past 32 years I have facilitated support groups at least once
each week for families, relatives and friends of persons who are chronically
mentally ill who reside in the northwest suburbs.' Despite the stigma still
associated with mental illness over 75 persons have used the groups for
varying lengths of time. There is a solid core of about 20 members that
continue active even though their particular crises have subsided because
they are aware of the stress and isolation mental illness imposes upon the
family and its need for support. Family relationships are severely and
constantly stressed when one member's mental illness so completely dominates
1
the home atmosphere. Yet virtually-all of the persons from the Family and
Friends group - the majority of them parents - have repeatedly attempted to
keep the mentally ill person in their own homes. of course there are
t try to cover all the roles of the treatment
repeated failures as parents y al
a
team: doctor, nurse, social worker, vocational counselor, recreation
leader, etc. as well as their traditional family roles. They try to cope
legal systems that sometime seem aligned
r and e
with confusing medical, welfare g Y
9
against them and insensitive to their concerns. But the current alternative
to such families in the northwest suburbs is to abandon the loved one to the
� chaos and unfamiliarity of residential
facilities located in the inner city.
Often times one can identify the residents who grew up in the suburban areas
and such facilities by their greater fearfulness of leaving the facility and
dramatic increase in anxdety and social withdrawal. The chronically mentally
i11 do live in our suburban communities and their families make Herculean
efforts to keep them there sometimes even to the detriment of overall family
functioning. Northwest Place will provide a trained team of professionals to
meet the treatment requirements of the mentally ill and allow respite for the
very stressed families so that normal supportive family relationships can be
re- established. The residents will remain in familiar surroundings and
community resources which they can use much more readily as they grow to
their maximum level of functioning. This represents a very substantial con -
tribution to the overall improved mental health of our community. Northwest
Place will give placement preference to those from suburban communities.
Finally, Mrs. Diane Wright, the administrator of Northwest Place
recently spent about three hours discussing her program with us. The program
teaches problem solving skills using issues of daily living. It stresses the
individual's responsibility to care well for himself and to relate effectively
with his social and physical environments. Mrs. Wright has a reputation among.
her peers for her competency as a program director - she knows what she wants
to do and how to get it done - and also for her forthright honesty. You will
notice the admission criteria for Northwest Place would not admit of persons
who are likely to cause problems in the community. She admitted to me that,
in the past, sometimes a person was admitted to the program that turned out
not to be appropriate. In such instances the person was immediately removed
to a facility more consistent with his or her needs. At the programmatic
level she has recognized that mistakes can be made and has procedures in
place to rectify them. She certainly seems a- person worthy of this community's
trust and I am certain will earn its respect and confidence.
Brooklyn Center City Council Page 3
May 19, 1983
I thank you for this opportunity to contribute to your deliberations.
. Sincerely,
David Lucking, ACSW�
Principal Psychiatric Social Worker -
Program Supervisor, Hennepin
County Mental Health Center,
Crystal
S
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
FT E
HENNEPIN COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
NORTHWEST PROGRAMN
HENNEPIN 5742 W. Broadway, Suite 216
Crystal, Minnesota 55428 _
Telephone; (612) 533 -2600
May 19, 1983
Brooklyn Center City Council
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Dear Council Members:
I am writing in support of a special use permit being requested by
Mrs. Diane Wright for Northwest Place, a residence for the chronically
mentally ill being proposed at 4408 - 69th Avenue North. I would be
appearing in person on Monday evening, May 23, however I am elsewhere in
training as a volunteer advocate with the Brooklyn Center project to stop
family violence.
Some of you may recall Hennepin County Mental Health Center's (HCMHC)
representative first appeared before the Brooklyn Center City Council in
1972 in support of establishing the Northwest Human Services Council.
HCMHC was the leader in decentralizing the County's services into the
northwest suburban area. Initially, we were located with the Northwest
Human Services Council on Shingle Creek Parkway and were only one staff
member strong. Now we are eight strong and located on West Broadway and
Bass Lake Road in Crystal. We have supported the location of several
private mental health, chemical dependency and family services in the
northwest suburbs as well. Because of your support there now exists in
our area economic assistance and social services to provide accessible
local support for residents of a community facility who are mentally ill
and choices for them to receive their mental health treatment services.
The HCMHC has historically had a primary responsibility and commit-
ment to serving the chronically mentally ill. The office in Crystal
includes psychiatrists, adult and child senior clinical psychologists and
Psychiatric social workers. They provide individual,couple, group, marital
and family counseling as well as medication maintenanc.e to all.ages;` The
Office is available to provide individual, group, progra.mmatic'and The
trative consultation to the Northwest Place proposed in Brooklyn Center.
Also, the Crystal office is an access point to expediting residents' use
of Hennepin County's Day Treatment Program toward which many of them can
be expected to progress.
HENNEPIN COUNTY
an ¢qual opportunity employer
Brooklyn Center City Council Page 2
May 19, 1983
For the past 32 years I have facilitated support groups at least once
each week for families, relatives and friends of persons who are chronically
mentally ill who reside in the northwest suburbs. Despite the stigma still
associated with mental illness over 75 persons have used the groups for
varying lengths of time. There is a solid core of about 20 members that
continue active even though their particular crises have subsided because
they are aware of the stress and isolation mental illness imposes upon the
family and its need for support. Family relationships are severely and
constantly stressed when one member's mental illness so completely dominates
the home atmosphere. Yet virtually all of the persons from the Family and
Friends group - the majority of them parents - have repeatedly attempted to
keep the mentally ill person in their own homes. Of course there are
repeated failures as parents try to cover all the roles of the treatment
team: doctor, nurse, social worker, vocational counselor, recreational
leader, etc. as well as their traditional family roles. They try to cope
with confusing medical, welfare and legal systems that sometime seem aligned
against them and insensitive to their concerns. But the current alternative
to such families in the northwest suburbs is to abandon the loved one to the
chaos and unfamiliarity of residential facilities. located in the inner city.
Often times one can identify the residents who grew up in the suburban areas
and such facilities by their greater fearfulness of leaving the facility and
dramatic increase in anxiety and social withdrawal. *The chronically mentally
ill do live in our suburban communities and their families make Herculean
efforts to keep them there sometimes even to the detriment of overall family
functioning. Northwest Place will provide a trained team of professionals to
meet the treatment requirements of the mentally ill and allow respite for the
very stressed families so that normal supportive family relationships can be
re- established The residents will remain in familiar surroundings and
community resources which they can use much more readily as they grow to
their maximum level of functioning. This represents a very substantial con-
tribution to the overall improved mental health of our community. Northwest
Place will give placement preference to those from suburban communities.
Finally, Mrs. Diane Wright, the administrator of Northwest Place
recently spent about three hours discussing her program with us. The program
teaches problem solving skills using issues of daily living. It stresses the
individual's responsibility to care well for himself and to relate effectively
with his social and physical environments. Mrs. Wright has a reputation among
her peers for her competency as a program director - she knows what she wants
to do and how to get it done and also for her forthright honesty. You will
notice the admission criteria for Northwest Place would not admit of persons
who are likely to cause problems in the community. She admitted to me that,
in the past, sometimes a person was admitted to the program that turned out
not to be appropriate. In such instances the person was immediately removed
to a facility more consistent with his or her needs. At the programmatic
level she has recognized that mistakes can be made and has procedures in
place to rectify them. She certainly seems a person worthy of this community's
trust and I am certain will earn its respect and confidence.
Brooklyn Center City Council Page 3
May 19, 1983
I thank you for this opportunity to contribute to your deliberations.
Sincerely,
David Lucking, ACSW�
Principal Psychiatric Social Worker -
Program Supervisor, Hennepin
County Mental Health Center,
Crystal
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YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICE, INC.
608 20th Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454
612- 339- 0895TTY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS May 2 3, 1983
JACK BAKER, President
Director
House of Charity
ANDREA PARRISH, Vice - President
Employment Counselor Dear Members of the City Council;
Comprehensive Employment Training
Program
KEN EPPICH, Treasurer Nighttime Emergency Outreach Network (NEON) is a
Treasurer
Henkel Corporation nighttime service of Youth Emergency Service, Inc.
JIM DIXON. Secretary Male /female crisis teams are available for face -to-
Systems Analyst /Programmer face interventions and emergency transportation from
Buckbee -Mears Co.
8pm -8am when other supportive services are less
MICHAEL ADDY
Vice President accessible.
First Bank Minneapolis
JIM BATES At the public hearing on Thursday, Flay 12th, two
Attorney
Stacker. Ravich, and Simon NEON staff members who currently reside at 44.48 69th
LEWIS E.BLOOM Ave. No., in Brooklyn Center, spoke out in opposition
Attorney of that location being appropriate for a Rule 36
Dean, Lynquist, & Assoc. facility.
JOHN DINSMORE
Counselor
Sharing Life in the Community, Inc. It's my understanding that the NEON staff persons
ANN DOOLEY involved, while waging a personal battle to keep
Rehabilitation Coordinator
Andrews Residence their home, provided information that was detrimental
JACK JENSEN In terms of the myths surrounding mental illness.
Captain
Minneapolis Police Dept.
The purpose Of this letter is to clarify the agency's
GERALD SEMMLER, Ph.D.
Licensed Consulting Psychologist position. YES/NEON has written agreements with several
Kiel Clinic Rule 36 facilities to provide intervention services
ABBY STRUCK as needed. Mentally ill persons are no more violent
Public Affairs Coordinator
Mental Health Advocates than the general population - and are, in fact, more
JEFF TELLETT -ROYCE often victims. Supervised Rule 36 facilities provide
Systems Consultant essential programs and services to the mentally ill
Enhanced Technology as they begin to learn independent living skills.
ANNETTE WUERTZ
Student
College of St. Thomas Our agency supports those programs and wishes to take
this opportunity to make our position clear at the same
time extending our apologies for the personal views
expressed by two NEON staff members.
Sincerely,
Rosie W ellumson
Outreach Coordinator
Nighttime Emergency Outreach Network
Telephone Crisis Counseling Service 24 hours /day 612- 339- 7033TTY
Nighttime Emergency Outreach Network (NEON) 8pm - 8am 612-339-0895, T Y
Minnesota Family Planning Hotline 24 hours /day 800 - 752 -42811 rY
CORRECT
� MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BRO&KLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
APRIL 28, 1983
CITY HALL'
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairman
George Lucht at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairman George Lucht, Commissioners Molly 1 Mary Simmons, Lowell Ainas and
Donald Versteeg. Also present were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald
Warren, Assistant City Engineer James Grube and Planning Assistant Gary Shallcross.
Chairman Lucht explained that Commissioners Manson and Sandstrom had both called to
say that they would be late.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - (larch 31, 1983
Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Versteeg to approve thQ
minutes of the March 31, 1983 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Voting
in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Ainas and Versteeg. Voting against: none.
Not voting: Commissioners Malecki and Simmons.
APPLICATION NO. 83013 (Stanley H ahn)
Following the Chairman's explanation, the Secretary introduced the first item of
business, a request for Preliminary Plat approval to subdivide the large parcel
of land north of 69th Avenue North between Grimes and Halifax into three residential
lots. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff report (see Planning Com-
mission Information Sheet and Addendum for Application No. 83013 attached).
Following the Secretary's report, Commissioner Ainas asked whether there had been
any movement to put the house on the historical register. The Secretary responded
that he had no knowledge of such an effort.
Chairman Lucht then called on the applicant to speak. Mr. Stanley Hahn stated that
he has approached the Brooklyn Center Historical Society about putting the house
on the list of historic places. He pointed out that the house is the second oldest
house in Brooklyn Center. He added that he plans to upgrade the exterior of the
house, but that he wants to retain as much authenticity as he can. In response to
a question from Commissioner Ainas regarding preserving historic structures,
Mr. Hahn explained that the barn has no real historic value and is not really '
salvageable. Mr. Hahn also explained that he plans to sell the two lots to the
north of the residence �
e n order to Finance the renovation of the house exterior.
The Assistant City Engineer asked Mr. Hahn whether he was on a private well.
Mr. Hahn responded in the affirmative. The Assistant City Engineer explained
that water and sewer was extended to the large outlot between Grimes and Halifax,
north of 69th and that four sets of services are available. He stated that no
assessments or hookup charges have been collected. He, therefore, noted that the
applicant would have to pay assessments and hookups at the time of connection to
City water. He explained that this is an equitable charge to help recover the
cost of the City's well system. He suggested that the applicant be required to
enter into a subdivision ag for the payment of hookup charges at the time
any of the lots were connected to water service. Mr. Hahn asked how much the
charges Would be. The Assistant City Engineer answered that it would be around
$2,300.00 per hookup.
4 -28 -83 -1- _
P HEARING (ApLl No. 83013)
Chairman Lucht then opened ^ thi6ime_ t ng for a public hearing and asked whether
anyone present wished to speak on the application. Hearing none, he called for
a motion to close the public hearing.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner Malecki to close the public
hearing. The motion passed.
Commissioner Simmons asked whether it was necessary to direct staff to proceed with
the classification of 69th Avenue North as a major thoroughfare. The Secretary
answered that the plat application could be handled separately from any action on
the status of 69th Avenue North. He stated that the house in question is noncon-
forming as to setback and will be more so if 69th Avenue North is classified as
a major thoroughfare. He explained that this .,could have no bearing on the
separation of the lots, however.. The Secretary stated that the staff recommend
the major thoroughfare status for 69th Avenue North from Brooklyn Boulevard to
Shingle Creek Parkway. He noted that west of Brooklyn Boulevard, 69th Avenue
North is still a County road and a major thoroughfare by definition. Commissioner
Simmons asked why 69th Avenue North, east of Shingle Creek Parkway would not be
a major thoroughfare. The Secretary stated that traffic counts don't justify
the higher classification in that location. In response to a question from
Chairman Lucht the Secretary stated staff could prepare an ordinance
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amendment relating to the classification of 69th Avenue North as a mayor thoroughfare.
A CTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 83013 (Stanley Hahn)
Motion by Commissioner Ainas seconded by Commissioner_Malecki to recommend approval
of Application No. 83013, subject to the following conditions:
1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the
City Engineer.
2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15
of the City Ordinances.
3. The existing barn shall be removed prior to final plat
approval.
4. The plat shall be modified to eliminate the 5' wide utility
and drainage easements along the north side lot lines of
Lots 1 and 2.
5. The plat shall be modified to indicate dedications of 7' of
additional right -of -way adjacent to 69th Avenue North.
6. The applicant shall enter into a subdivision agreement with
the City to provide for the payment of hookup charges and
assessments for water at the time residences within the
subdivison connect to water service.
Voting n favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki Simmons, Ainas and Versteeg.
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Voting against: none. The motion asked.
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Motion by Commissioner Simmons seconded by Commissioner Versteeg to direct staff to
prepare an ordinance amendment classifying 69th Avenue North as a major thoroughfare
west of Shingle Creek Parkway. Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki,
Simmons, Ainas and Versteeg. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
Commissioner Hanson arrived at 8:07 p.m.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald Splinter, City Manager
FROM: James Lindsay, Chief of Police
DATE: May 12, 1983
SUBJECT: Class B Gambling License for St. Alphonsus Catholic.Church
Men's Club.
Attached please find the completed police investigation of St.
Alphonsus Catholic Church Men's Club an application for a Class
B Gambling License. Robert James Watson is listed as the Executive
Officer and Gambling Manager in this application.
Investigator Monteen resume finds nothing of a questionable nature
which would preclude either St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Men's Club
or Robert James Watson from receiving such a license.
In addtion to the application for a Class B Gambling License, the
St. Alphonsus Church Men's Club has made application for a waiver
of the $10,000.00 Fidelity bond as allowed under the ordinance of
Brooklyn Center. The City Council must aCt in the following two
matters:
Application for a Class B Gambling License. This requires
the majority vote of the City Council to pass.
The waiver of the $10,000.00 fidelity bond. This requires
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the unanimous vote of the City Council to pass.
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The following is a resume of the investigation of the Brooklyn Center Police
Department Case No. 83- 06158, an application of St. Alphonsus Catholic
Church Men's Club for a Class B Gambling License as issued by the City of
rooklyn Center, Hennepin County Minnesota. Named within this application
s Robert James WATSON, Executive Officer and Gambling Manager. This
investigation has been conducted by Investigator A. Paul MONTEEN and this
resume transcribed and typed by Shirley SWARTOUT, Clerk - Typist for the
Brooklyn Center Police Department.
APPLICANT
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Men's Club
7025 Halifax Ave. No.
Brooklyn Center, Mn. 55429
Phone: 561 -5100
Robert James WATSON
7808 Newton Ave. No.
Brooklyn Park, Mn. 55444
Phone: 561 -2186
INVESTIGATION MATERIALS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS FILE:
An application for a gambling license.
An application for a gambling license, Part II in the name of Robert James
WATSON.
O n application for a gambling license, Part III, organizational information.
A letter addressed to the City Council requesting a waiver of the $10,000.00
fidelity bond as allowed by-the City Ordinance.
The St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Men's Club is an organization of all of
the male parishoners of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church parish who have
attained the age of eighteen years. The Men's Club operates under the
auspices of a President, Vice President, and a Secretary- Treasurer. It
collects no dues nor requires any attendance of its membership. It does
serve the congregation by soliciting volunteers for various projects as well
as raising funds which are distributed to the Boy Scouts, CDC School and
other worth while causes.
In accordance with the guidelines of the United States Department of Treasury
the St. Alphonsus Men's Club is considered a bona fide religious organiza-
tion and is, therefore, exept from filing the 990 or 990T form. Likewise,
the State Department of Commerce recognizes that a bona fide religious
organization of this nature is not required to file the annual charities
report as required by Section 309.53 of the Minnesota State Statutes.
The St. Alphonsus Men's Club was formerly known as St. Alphonsus Holy
Name Society. This society was organized in 1961 and the name of the organ -
zation formally changed in 1973.
Resume by Investigator MONTEEN Case No. 83 -06158 Page 2
According to the application for a gambling license and its corresponding
Part II personal information forms, Robert James WATSON is listed as the
Gambling Manager. WATSON has been a residence of the City of Brooklyn Park
since January of 1973. Prior to that time WATSON lived in Grand Forks,
North Dakota while attending North Dakota State University and prior to
his education at North Dakota State University, WATSON was a member of the
United States Army stationed in San Antonia, Texas and Stuttgart, West
Germany.
WATSON is a Cerified Public Accountant employed by Coopers and Lybrand,
Certified Public Accountants, with offices located at 1000 Twin City Federal
Tower in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mr. WATSON has been so employed since
January of 1972.
In checking with the Brooklyn Park Police Department and the files of the
Brooklyn Center Police Department, as well as the Hennepin County Sheriffs
Office ,Warrant Division and Hennepin County Sheriffs Office, Records Division,
Investigator MONTEEN finds no record of criminal activity in the name of
Robert James WATSON. Likewise, there is no record of Robert James WATSON
with MINCIS, NCIC or Central files. Mr. WATSON holds a valid Class C
drivers license as issued by the State of Minnesota.
St. Alphonsus Men's Club made application for and received a Gambling
License as issued by the City of Brooklyn Center for the years, 1979, 1980,
1981 and 1982. During these years the Men's Club has complied with the
roper monthly reporting of income and disbursements as required by the
"roper
and State Statutes. It should be noted that Mr. WATSON has been
the Gambling Manager for St. Alphonsus Men's Club since 1980 and has been
responsible for complying with these reporting laws.
Included with the application is a letter addressed to the City Council re-
questing the waiver of a $10,000.00 fidelity bond as allowed by the City
Ordinance. It should be noted that Robert James WATSON is currently bonded
in his position as a Certified Public Accountant for the firm of Coopers
and Lybrand. During the course of this investigation Investigator MONTEEN
finds nothing which precludes St. Alphonsus Men's Club or Robert James
WATSON from obtaining the Class B Gambling License applied for. The City
Council must act on the following matters:
The application for a Class B Gambling License which requires a
majority vote of the City Council to pass.
The waiver of the $10,000.00 fidelity bond which requires the
unanimous decision of the City Council to pass.
Licenses to be approved by the City Council on May 23, 1983 l
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE.
Arthur Treachers 6100 Brooklyn Blvd.
Beacon Bowl 6525 Lyndale Ave.
* chael Boylen 6809 Humboldt Ave.
Brooks Superette 6809 Humboldt Ave.
Dukes Standard 6501 Humboldt Ave.
Grecian Health Spas 2920 County Rd.
Marc's Big Boy 5440 Brooklyn Blvd.
Pizza Factory 681.6 Humboldt Ave.
Pontillo's Pizza 5937 Summit Ave.
Uncle Bob's Quik 6 6600 W. River Rd.
Sanitarian
GAMBLING LICENSE - Class B
St. Alphonsus Men's Club 7025 Halifax Ave. CA
Ch' f of Police rV r
ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISTMENT
Brooklyn Center Fire Dept. 6301 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. .(�� • 1�
Sanitarian ('
ME CHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE
O'Keefe Mechanical 7188 Shady Oak Rd. ,
Buildin Official f
RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE
Initial:
R andall B. Cook 5347 Brooklyn Blvd.
ames K.& Wanda K. Storie 5339 Emerson Ave. N.
Donald & Cora Noonan 3800 France Pl.
Thomas & LaDonna Pfingsten 6706 Grimes Ave. N.
John W. Schroeder 5312 Oliver Ave. N.
Glen Marsh 910 55th Ave. N.
Riley Hirschberger 2809 67th Lane
Roger Williams 2318 67th Lane
L. A. & Jean Beisner 2837 67th Lane
Lawrence R. Florian 857 -861 70th Ave. N.
Robert W. Rode 869 70th Ave. N.
S. Richard Silverness 873 -877 70th Ave. N.
James R. Hokanson 881 -885 70th Ave. N.
Renewal:
Norman Chazin Brookdale Manor Apts.
Norman Chazin Four Courts Apts.
Norman Chazin Northbrook Terrace Apts.
Norman Chazin Northlyn Apts.
Midwest Investment Co. Willow Lane Apts.
Norman Chazin 6037 Brooklyn Blvd.
John S. Tschohl 5412 Colfax Ave. N.
Jon Lindman 1600 Irving Lame
Marcus Corporation 6415 James Circle
Virgil L. Hillstrom 5907, 09 June Ave. N.
MEN DW ELLING LI Co nt.
Renewal:
Roland ScherbOx 5820 Logan Ave. N.
Ramond A. Rice 6907 Morgan Ave. N. (�
G & A Enterprises 3501 47th live. N. l t . 1•�;�_ "`
Director of Planning P
and Inspection
SW IMMING POOL LICENSE
Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Cr. Pkwy.
Grecian Health Spa 2920 County Rd. 10
Sanitarian
GENERAL APPROVAL:
Gerald G. Splint City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE PROCLEPINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OOKi_.Yfd CL i Ek I
OF THE CITY OF BR N T[IE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
AND THE STATE OF 1 1I1INILSOIA
REGULAR SESSION
f-M 12, 1983
CITY iiALL
CALL ORDER_
TFie Planning Commission met in regular session and was called to order by Chairman
George Lucht at 7:30 p.m.
R CALL
Chairrran George Lucht, Commissioners dolly Malecki, glary Simmons, Lowell Ainas,
Carl Sandstrom and Donald Versteeg. Also present were Director of Planning and
Inspection Ronald Ilarren, Assistant City Engineer James Grube and Planning Assistant
Gary Sha.11cross. Chairman Lucht noted that Commissioner Hanson was excused from
the meeting.
APPROVA OF MINUTES - April 28, 1933
Commissioneer Nla�lecki noted that the minutes did not record the vote on the motion
for 69th Avenue North to become a major thoroughfare on page 2. Commissioner
Simmons stated that she didn't think she made the motion to approve the minutes
of the (larch 31, 1983 Planning Commission meeting inasmuchas she had not attended
that meeting. Chairman Lucht stated that they could check that matter out. Motion
by Commissioner° Sandstrom seconded by Commissioner Malecki to approve the minutes
of the Arril 28, 1983 Planning Commission meeting as corrected. Voting in favor:
Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Mal ecLi, Sirn, - ,ons, Ainas, Sandstrom and Versteeg.
Voting against: none. The motion passed.
The Secretary then announced two changes in the agenda: one, that Mr. Art Kvamme
, , , ould speak on a proposed townhouse development at the Madsen f=loral property and
taro, that there would be no discussion of the Manufactured Housina Ordinance.
A _N 8301 Charles _Br ooks
Following the Chairman's expl anat:i on , the Secretary introduced the first item of
business, a request for an amendment to the special ruse permit to alloy the sale
of propane at the Q Petroleum station, 1505 -69th Avenue North. The Secretary re-
viewed the contents of the staff report (see Planning Commission Information Sheet
for Application No. 83019 attached).
Commissioner Simmons asked what standards there were for protection from cars that
might crash into it. The Secretary answered that posts could be buried in concrete
around the inside of the, enclosure. The Secretary also pointed out that the en-
closure is outside of the site triangle at the southwest quadrant of the inter-
section at 69th Avenue North and Hu' Avenue North. Chairman Lucht asked what
was meant by "safety curb" adjacent to the propane enclosure. The Secretary stated
that that probably referred to the normal curb around the outside of the parking lot.
In answer to a question from Commissioner fialecki, the Secretary reiterated that
the facility is not a self -- service tank, but would be. operated by the Q Petroleum
personnel. In answer to a question from Come ?Iissioner Sandstrom, the Secretary
explained that many o>' the customers would have small tanks for barbeque grills,
that they would drop these off to be filled up by the station personnel and would
pick them up later.
Chairman Lucht then asked .whet -her the applicant had anything to add. t1r. Brooks
n o th i ng -► ( .s.. '] , I
he had othin to add to 'l Secretary's presenL Lion. Chairman Lucht
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asked the applicant •�ihether tie would put in the posts recom►iended to protect the
tank. Mr. Brooks stated that that would be fine..
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PUBLIC HEARING
C 'k - n No
airman Lucht then opened the meeting for a public hearing on Applica t i o
83019 and asked whether anyone present wished to speak on the application. Hearing
none, he called for a motion to close the public hearing.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Sandstrom to close the
public hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
ACTION RECOMMENDING ENIDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 33019 (Charles Brooks)
tion by Commissioner Nialecki seconded by Commissioner Simmons to recommend
approval of Application No. 83019, subject to the following conditions:
I. The special use permit is issued to the applicant as operator
and is nontransferable.
2. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations and any violation thereof shall
be grounds for revocation.
3. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the
Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to
the issuance of permits.
4. The provision ventilation around tank as well as safety
procedures to be taken shall be reviewed by the Fire Marshal
prior to the issuance of permits.
5. The enclosure is for the purpose of screening the fuel tank
and shall not have any signs affixed to it other than
directional or warning signs specifically approved by the
Building Official.
6. The propane fuel tank shall be adequately protected by
concrete filled posts around the screening device.
Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Simmons, Ainas, Sandstrom
and Versteeg. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
APPLICATION NO. 83020 (U D Contracting)_
Tree Secretary then introduced the next item of business, a request for amended
site and building plan approval to build one-storey townhouses in 72nd Circle
North rather than the split level units approved in the original Application No.
79031. The Secretary reviewed the contents of the staff report (see Planning
Commission Information Sheet for Application No. 83020 attached).
Following the Secretary's presentation, the Chairman asked whether the applicant
had anything to add. Mr. Uhde said he had nothing to add. Commissioner Simmons
asked whether the units would be for sale. Mr. Uhde responded in the affirmative.
There followed a brief discussion in which Commissioners 'Sandstrom and Simmons
wished to know whether all of the units on 72nd Circle would be the one-storey
variety. Mr. Uhde explained that it would depend on sales, that he would build
what people were willing to buy, and that he could not predict at this time
whether all of the units on 72nd Circle would be one-storey or not.
ACT ION RECONIIHENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 83020 0 Col: acting)
Motion by Commis 'S"a seconded by Comriissioner Ainas to recommend approval
of Application No. 83020, subject to the - following conditions:
1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the
Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior
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to the issuance of permits.
2. The new building plan is limited to lots abutting 72nd Circle.
3. Plan approval is subject to all conditions pertaining to the
original plan approval for Plat 5 under Application No. 79031.
Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Simmons, Ainas, Sandstrom
and Versteeg. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
APPLICATION NO. 83021 (Diane Uright)
The Secretary than introduced the next item of business, a request for a special
use permit to operate a board and care facility for up to 18 mentally ill adults
in the four-plex at 4408-69th Avenue Nlorth, The Secretary reviewed the contents
of the staff report (see Planning Coi,irvission Information Sheet for Application
No. 83021 attached). The Secretary pointed out that the parking lot at the four-
plex is in poor shape and needs resurfacing. He recommended changes, in the con-
ditions to limit the occupancy to that allowed under the Housing Maintenance and
Occupancy Ordinance, to require resurfacing of the parking lot, and to limit the
number of cars at the facility owned by clients.
Commissioner Malecki referred to Condition No. 4 and noted that the clients would
have no past history of violence and yet would be allowed if they had attempted
suicide more than six months previously. She asked for clarification. The
Secretary stated that he understood the condition to preclude those with a history
of violence or suicide attempts within the last six months. Commissioner Simmons
stated that violence towards self and others more than six months previous to
placement in the facility was not good enough.
Commissioner Sandstrom asked how the staff would calculate whether the parking
provided on the site was adequate. The Secretary stated that there was no similar
use in tile Zoning Ordinance to use as a parking formula. He did point out that
visitors would probably come to the site when staff were not there.
Chairman Lucht then called on the applicant to speak. Mrs. Diane Uright explained
that the program would exclude persons who had attempted suicide within the last
six months. She explained that people with a history of violence prior to six
months previous VJOUld also not be considered. She stated that the program day at
the facility would be from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with 2,5 staff persons on duty
during that time. She stated that there would be one staff person at the facility
from G,,00 pji. to 8:00 a.ni. and that that person would be awake. In answer to a
question from Commissioner Sirm Mrs. Nrig1ht stated that there would be an
extra person or), the premises to do cooking and clerical work. Commissioner Simmons
asked for the minimum qualifications of the people working at the facility. Mrs.
;Aright stated that the minimum qualifications would be a BA degree in behavioral
science and one year of experience in a mental health facility.
The Secretary asked for a clarification on the past history of violence of the
clientele. Mrs. Uright answered that the c l ients would have no past history of
violence toward thel. or others. She stated that no one who had attempted
suicide within the past six months Would be admitted to the program. Commissioner
Malecki asked, For an explanation of the difference between aggression towards self
.
and suicide. P a i rs. Wright stated that aggression towards self kl,'OUld consist of
actions to harli„ oneself, blit not wiLh the intention of. killing oneself.
Commissioner Ainas aksed what was the average age of program participants. Mrs.
U'right that it was about 26 '( 28 yC'Iars. She explained that the average
lennth of sta! in such a facility he 1 to 2 years with a minimum of - six
il") 1 t i I S . tiJ) s"-- oiler' Sandstrom. asked wheiJier one staff person after 8:00 p.m. was
at th 11 U gJ! I -s r i t sta t � i a t ( level of care, it was adequate. Commissioner
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was a disturbance after 8:00 p.m.
Sandstrom asked what would be done if there w,
Mrs. 1 answered that there was a back up person to jj with any emeroencies.
Commissioner Malecki asked what the qual ifications Of the night person would be.
Mrs. Wright stated that the person would have to have a BA degree and at least 2
years of experience as a mental health worker.-
Commissioner Malecki asked where clients who had been in the program would go
after their stay at this facility. Mrs. Wright answered that they would go into
a more independent living situation most likely. Commissioner Malecki asked where
the clients generally would come from. Mrs. Wright answered that they would be
from a number of places including similar facilities in Minneapolis, the VA
Hospital at Fort Snelling and occasionally Anoka.
Commissioner Simmons asked what a typical day would be like for a client and how
clients would move toward more independence. Mrs. Wright answered that the program
would begin with an individual assessment of the person's problems, needs and goals.
A program plan would then be developed and implemented on a day to day basis. In
.answer to another question from Commissioner Simmons, Mrs. Wright stated there are
vocational outlets for the clients working in volunteer activities. Commissioner
Simmons asked whether they would need to be supervised off the premises. Mrs.
Wright answered that the clientele Would have access to the community without
supervision. In response to Commissioner Simmons, Mrs. Wright explained that one
of the kitchens would be remodeled to a sleeping room. Commissioner Simmons asked
whether Nrs. Wright felt the residents would be too crowded at two to a bedroom.
Mrs. Wright answered in the negative.
Chairman Lucht asked whether some of the clients would be driving. Mrs. !�Iright
explained that most of the clients live on $35 to $45 per month and cannot afford
a'car. She added, 'however, that there are some Veterans in the program with a
greater stipend who can afford a car. Commissioner Simmons asked whether people
in the programs would not get jobs. Mrs. 1 answered that there is hope that
some could maintain a job, but that the program tends to be prevocational. Chairman
Lucht asked whether some of the clients would go back to live with their - families.
Mrs Wright responded in the affirmative.
Commissioner Sandstrom, asked whether there would be group therapy sessions where
people would help each other with their problems. Mrs. Wright answered in the
af
Commissioner Malecki asked whether the program would make use of sheltered workshops
to help clients move toward a vocation. Mrs. '.!right responded in the affirmative,
but added that there is a limited number of such workshops in the Twin Cities area
and that only a few of the c l ients ents could be placed in those facilities.
Chairman Lucht asked Mrs. Wright what her past experience was as a mental health
worker. Mrs. !•'right answered that she had spent seven years working in the mental
health field and that she has most recently been administering the Park Manor in
M inneapolis. inneapolis. Commissioner Malecki asked whether it was the same type of program
in Park Manor. Mrs. !!right answered in the affirmative.
Commissioner Sandstrom asked whether the service providing agency would be incorpor-
ated. Mrs. Wright answered in the affirmative, but that she would be the sole person
in the corporation.
In response to a question from Commissioner Malecki, Mrs. Wright explained that there
were 13 such facilities in Minneapolis. Chairman Lucht asked what was the history
of these facilities in other neichborhoods. Mrs. 11riqht stated that the facility 0
that she is familiar with has no problems with the neighborhood. ComiU ssioner
Malecki asked whether there had been any contacts with people in the neighborhood
in question adjacent to 69th Avenue 1 1orth. i'lrs. alright answered that she had only
spoken with one of the tenants in the building and that she had sent letters to
people within the neighborhood explaining, the facility.
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- Commissionfe:r Versteeg asked what was the average length of stay of one of the clients.
firs. 9ri ght answered that it was about l' years with a mi nir,ruril of about six months.
Chairman Lucht asked Mrs. Uright how it was decided when someone was ready to leave.
Mrs. !lri ght an st ,lered that a person would be ready to leave v, they have completed
the program plan established at the beginning of their stay. She stated that the
decision is made with the client, the family of the client and other mental health
professionals that are treating the client. She also stated that the client is con -
sidered an adult and is free to leave at any time. She stated that they are not
bound to stay in the facility, but are there voluntarily. Commissioner Sandstrom
asked whether a doctor or psychiatrist isn't required to decide whether someone is
ready to leave the facility. [Irs. !,'right answered that those professionals are in-
volved in the decision, but that other people: are also involved.
Commission -r Sandstrom asked whether the clients go to another facility for more
intensive care or less intensive care. P9rs. 11right answered that she would hope that
they would go to a place for less intensive care. Commissioner Simmons asked where
clients usually go when they leave. Pars. : +ht answered that they usually go to
another facility with a more independent living situation. Commissioner Nalecki
asked for an explanation of the Vulnerable Adults Act. Pars. U right stated that it
is a State law requiring people who work with mentally ill or mentally handicapped
people to report incidents where they know such persons have been abused by others.
PUBLIC HEARING
Cha rma.n Lucht then opened the meeting for a public hearing. Ms. Jean Boutang,
1 1 ,405 Guth Avenue North, read a lengthy statement to the Planning Cormrrission opposing
the p. boarding care facility. She pointed out that she was a nraduate student
of social work herself and that she was not ionorant as to the clientele or the
facilities that are used to house i7,ental ly - ill. She urged the Pl a.nni nc Comi;li ssi on
to be intelligent consumers and objected to the haste v, rith which the application
seemed to be pursued. Site stated that the people in te program often suffer from
severe psychosis and that these people are riot at all the sane population as mentally
retarded and troubled youth. She stressed that she has experienced dealing with
mentally ill adults.
Ms. Boutang stated that people who are in programs where they are supposed to self
medicate often do not keep self medicating with harmful results. She pointed out
that anyone can act aggresively from time to time. She pointed out that John Hinckley
was considered a sell functioning individual by his psychiatrist before the assassi-
nation attermpt. She also related a story of a young person she had met who felt
that his actions were constantly led by the devil and that he occasionally felt the
need to kill.
Ms. Boutang stated that the tenants of the apartment building helped pay taxes in
the comrrunity and patronize local businesses. She asserted that property values
would be affected by the proposed facility. She also questioned the location of
the property, noting that it was close to a major intersection. Ms. Boutang also
asserted that it was impossible to house two adults in each of the bedrooms in
the four -plex building. She concluded her remarks by registering a complaint that
she had not been notified until two days before the public hearing and recommended
that the Planning Commission proceed slowly and table the matter seeking more in-
formation. She also noted a 1950 study of mentally ill group care facilities
across the country that contained useful information for the Commission to consider.
Commissioner Sandstrom asked Ms. Boutang whether she felt that services for the
mentally ill should be in the same area as they are from. Ms. Routang answered
that the reason the facilities are in NI nneapolis is because of the Hennepin County
Medical Center which provides most of the treatment in the area°for mentally ill.
She stated that she did riot know of any facility to great mentally ill persons in
northwest Hennepin County. Commissioner Sir,mons suggested that there v.as perhaps a
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need for more hoarding care homes because the State had cut the budget for mental
hospitals and had forced a nuriber of the patients out into less intense treatment
faci lities. Ms. Foutang stated - that - she did not know if the i ndi vi duals in question
needed to be hospitalized, but stated that the DPU Rule 36 facilities are better
than board and care homes. She again urged the Planning Comi,rission to slow down in
its consideration of the special use permit.
Commissioner Sandstrom expressed the concern for equal housing opportunity for
minority groups and people of low and moderate income and also mentally ill patients
in suburban locations as well as the central city. Ms. Boutang stated that she
agreed with this philosophy, but that the building in question is too small for the
purpose proposed. Chairman Lucht stated that the County would require a minimal
amount of space per person before they would license the facility. He also pointed
out that a private owner could buy the building and convert it to condominiums and
move the existing tenants out just as easily as in the present case.
Chairman Lucht then recognized f-ls. Marge Wherley from the Hennepin County Human
Services Division. She explained that she would be one of the people to regulate
the proposed facility. She also recited for the Planning Commission the history of
the funding for board and care facilities and the reason why the County had so little
time to enter into a contract for this facility if it was to obtain funding for it.
Ms. Wherley stated that Diane Uright was considered a leader in 'the rental health
field and a very capable administrator. She explained that most mentally ill people
are fearful and have a poor self concept, but are not necessarily dangerous. She
also stated that the people would be closely supvervised - in the proposed facility.
Finally, Ms. !Jherley stated that there was a substantial need in 'the community for
this kind of facility so that not everyone would have to be cared for in
Minneapolis, but could be closer to home.
Commissioner Simmons asked Ms. blherley whether people left on their own can be relied
upon to self medicate. Ms. Wherl.ey answered that they generally can. She added
that a professional mental health worker can tell fairly easily when medications are
not being taken. Commissioner Simmons noted the poor bus service to downtown
Minneapolis. Ms. Wherley answered that the facility would have a van and staff cars
available to take persons to downtown Minneapolis for medical appointments. In
response to a question from Commissioner Simmons regarding family visits, fps.
Wherley stated that clients were more likely to have visits - from their families if
the facility is located in the community. She also stated that the clients would
feel more Comfortable about going out to see their families. Commissioner Simmons
asked whether Ns, !Jherley thought that six stalls on the property were adequate.
Ms. 14herley answered that the County has a facility with only three parking stalls
and they are usually not all filled. She stated that she did not expect a problem
with parking.
Commissioner Sandstrom asked whether there were doctors in the northwest area who
could treat the patients. Ms. Wherley answered in the affirmative. In response
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to a question from Commissioner ,,alc...ki, Ms. Wherley stated that the 19 0 y
referred to earlier, showed that there was no evidence of a decline in property
values in neighborhoods adjacent to such facilities. She also stated that surveys
of neighbors of regulated facilities showed that there were no problems caused by
such facilities.
Commissioner Simmons cited the fact that there have been extensive budget cuts
in government generally. She asked Ms. b)herley if the County was short of staff
to supervise these facilities. His. Uh9rley answered that there was actually more
money available now for such supervision than there had been in the past. Commis-
sioner Simmons asked whether this was because patients were being pushed out of
State hospitals. Ms. !Jherley explained that. the State had established the legal
obligation to license group care facilities, but had not provided any funding to
implement the licensing procedure. She stated that, when this was discovered,
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, more funding was actually Made available to properly license board and care
facilities.
Mr. Traxel of Apartment 2, 4408 -69th Avenue North, staged that he was very much
against the proposed board and care facility. He stated that he had lived - in Brooklyn
Center for 14 years. fir. Traxel asserted that the building was too small for 18
people. He stated that there is parkinq in t:he lot for no more than five cars.
He stated that he presently had one child and one on the way and that it would be
difficult to move out. He suggested that the people who want to peat the facility
in his building look for a four -plex that is vacant. He concluded by asking
whether the people who would use the facility come from Brooklyn Center. Commis-
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�ioner Simmons stated that it was her understanding that patients from Brooklyn
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Center would have priori - in being placed in the facili Mr. Traxel stated that
the bedrooms were too small. He asked the Planning Commissioners whether they could
live in a room th . � e r II W five
at _ was 8 x 1?_ H_ also pointed out that ��rs. t�dr � .ht s .7
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years of experience as a mental health avorier Caere with children rather than adults.
Chairman Lucht pointed out that the County seems to have a l of faith - in Mrs. Uright.
Commissioner Sandstrom pointed out that the current owner of the building could
convert the building to condominiums and the tenants would still have to move out.
Mr. John Lazinski of f=amilies and Friends for t1ental Health Action in the northwest
area explained to the Commission that he had fathered a mentally handicapped daughter.
He stated that he favored the facility because it was difficult to find residential
facility viithin the community. He stated that the environment in which mentally - ill
persons ' l i v e is very important. He pointed out that the objective of the program is
to help return mentally ill people to the mainstrean; of society.
Mr. Don Lowry of 6914 Lee Avenue North stated that people on the average move every
five years, but that the people on that block have lived there for an average of
25 to 30 years. He told the Commission that the neighl Jorhood had long ago fought a
battle to keep.a commercial use out of the property in question and were able to get
an apartment instead. He presented a pet t o r to the Planning Cony iii ssi on signed by
a number of local residents who were opposed to the proposed use. Chairman Lucht
asked Mr. Lowry why lie v. opposed to the proposed facility. Mr. Lowry stated that
he simply did not want it to be there. He stated that the neighbors were in the
neighborhood first and had fought the location of a body shop at 4408 -69th Avenue
North in order to get the four -plex. lie stated that there would be pore people
residing within the building than at present and that 69th and Brooklyn Boulevard
is a. bad corner for all these people to be living near. Commissioner Simmons noted
that Mr. Lowry was concerned about what r. happening outside the building. She
suggested that Mr. Lowey was afraid of something and wanted to know what. She stated
that she herself was concerned regarding the adequacy of the treatment at the facility.
Mr. Lowry stated that there were too many people that would be living in the building
that would have no interest in the property. Chairman Lucht stated that FIrs. 1"Iright
would own the property and would have an interest.
Commissioner Malecki asked Mr. Lowry if he would object if there were only 10 residents
in the building. Mr. Lowry stated that he still would not want the use in that
particular building. He stated that it should be kept residential. Commissioner
Sandstrom stated that the petition is not specific regarding its objection to the
faci He pointed out that, Mrs. Uright rXuld own the building and would have an
interest - in rrai ntai ni ng it. He stated that Mr. Lowry was assuming that the building
would not be kept up.
There was a complaint by Mr. Traxel that there had not been enough tirle to respond
to the proposal by the neighborhood. Ccm�ni5sioner Malocki agreed stating that time
was needed to work the proposal out. She also stated that the objections voiced by
the residents had been heard before in other public hearings, but she sympathized
with their need to get together to di scuss the matter. Chairman Lucht also appreciated
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the concern about tini - ing, but, . added that he felt that many of the com;,,ents re-
flected a desire simply not to have the facility in their neighborhood.
Mr. Furman, another resident at 4408 -69th Avenue North, stated that the proposal
has como on too fast. Fie stated that he has spent 10 years counseling people titi+ith
mental health problems. He stated that he had worked for Neon and Summit House and
added that fie knew a great deal about the human services field. He pointed out that
the property at 69th Avenue North has no sidewalk or curb and that clients will be,
walking a lot. Fie stated that the clients could walk to l l l oww Lane Park and that
they have an impact on other people using the park and would create tension. He
stated that this was riot a safe location for the facility in light of the traffic.
He also stated that the parking lot could not accommodate more than five vehicles.
He pointed out that the high traffic volumes in the area caused a lot of carbon
monoxide and this was not healthy for the residents either. Fie pointed out that
the average stay in these facilities is - five years rather than a year and a half
to two years. Fie stated that he felt that the occupancy for this building was too
high. He admitted that no one in tire neighborhood particularly wanted the facility
in their backyard and stated that this was a natural reaction. Fie also pointed out
that there had recently been a problem) with the boiler and that people could not
sleep because of the noise. Fie complained of the poor soundproofing and stated
that this would be quite a problem with 18 people in the building.
Mrs. Marsha Lovejoy. of 6331 Bryant Avenue North stated that she had been in a
hospital for 10 years and that she had also lived in a hone similar to the one
proposed. She stated that it is like living in a big family. She stated that this
kind of facility helped her more than staying in a facility. She pointed out that
she now has a job as a means to support her family. She concluded by saying that
this type of facility means a lot to her and that there are others in the community
that have a need for a board and care facility.
Commissioner Sandstrom asked about the history of the board and care home that
Mrs. Lovejoy had lived in. Mrs. Lovejoy answered that she recalled a meeting with
people in the neighborhood to go over problems caused by the facility. She stated
that those who lived furthest array and did not even come to the meeting were those
who complained most about the facility. She stated that some people thought that
the - facility was a "drug house." She explained that the drugs that people take
that live in these facilities are not the kind that make a person feel euphoric,
but are needed to cope with day to day living. In response to a question from
Commissioner Simmons regarding the size of the rooms, Mrs. Lovejoy stated
that the rooms in State institutions are even smaller. She pointed out that it is
good to share a room since it keeps one from sinking coo deeply into one's thoughts.
Mr. Cliff Houde, of 4416 -69th Avenue North,pointed out that the traffic on 69th
Avenue is getting worse all the time. He also stated that walking in the neigh -
borhood is dangerous because there are no sidewalks. Fie stated he thought that
money was the bottom line of - the proposed use.
Ms. Eileen Moran, of the Northwest Human Services Council, stated that she wished
to substantiate the need for the facility. She stated that it was a priority of
Northwest Human Services Council to find a vendor to provide care for mentally ill
adults in this area. She stated that there .xias need for at least 18 beds based
on the population of the northwest 'area. She stated that there was a lack of
organized advocacy within the northwest Hennepin area for mentally ill adults.
She also stated that many persons within the northwest area migrate to facilities
in other parts of the Metro area because there are no facilities available here.
Miss Kathy Prieve, also of Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council, stated that
the people presently go to Minneapolis or St. Paul for treatment because of a lack
of facilities in the northwest area. She acknowledged that many people fear the
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mentally ill She stated that people often consider them crazy or violent; but,
, she pointed out, the arrest rate for mentally ill persons is 1112 that of the
general population.
Mr. G�,orge Olson of Brooklyn Center stated that he had a son who was mentally ill
and who does f«ke his con medications. He stated that he has lived in Brooklyn
Center for 26 year's and has had a need for this - type of facility for a long time.
He stated that he was riot concerned regarding the small bedroom in the facility,
since most of the time - the patients are not in their rooms, but are involved in
activities.
An unidentified resident of 4408-69th Avenue Nortn., stated that she was concerned
regarding the potential residents of "Llie building. She stated that she lived with
two small children. She noted that there is no place on the property for recreation
and that she iliust go to the park with her children and that there are a number of
other small children in the, park dorvin the street. She pointed out that the area is
close to a busy intersection and stated th," there are better locations in the City
than this one that are less busy Find have a larger plot of land. She suggested
that the City and other concerned persons lool" for other places to locate this
faci I i ty - IIr. Olson stated that one of lh(: benefits of being close to a busy inter-
section is that it also allows residents thc? chance to use the bus. Mr. Furman
pointed out, I that bus service is unreliable in the winter time and that
he has had to wait two to four hours for a bus at this location.
Miss Dee Christine from "The House" stated that there would be a van available for
the residents - if bus service k not a . cl q, i j a t e . She also stated that they could be
transported to an area , !hcre they could have recreational outlets. Another woman
who lived in Brooklyn Park expressed support for the proposed facility. She stated
that ` House" has changed her son greatly.
Mr. have Kapert, a social worker for Hennepin County, explained that he works with
- hore is &. critical need for the proposed facility.
the ment� ill and st�ited thait "', I
He state(] that it is imiportant for each c=-tunity to care for its own mentally ill
persons and not to force - 1 1 1 - heni , into a mental health ghetto. He stated that he knew
the farm Ples within the area arc cry out for this kind of facility.
Mr. Doll Lowry, 691.4 Lee Avenu-e North, pointed out that the applicant had definitely
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brought her "am,,iunition" by bringing, a nar,a :i.r of people to speak on - their behalf.
He expressed concern tha . the Commission 1-foAd listen to these people and yet would
riot pay any attention L'o the petition th jt Fe had presented 'Co the surrounding
ne i ghborhood. Chairman Lucht stated Ulal he did not mean to imply that the petition
was ujjij ortan
Mrs. Kiersten an architect in this field, stated that she had developed
other grou,,_, hioilles. She stated that. the proposed location is fairly good, although
not i deal . Shlo, stated that it wl a posi - Live factor that it was near a bus line
and that the location was easy to get to. She also stated that it was good that
the area k clos( 1 a residetritial area and not completely surrounded by commercial
uses.
Ms. Jean Bout,ancl, Of Averft,2 NlorUh, asked the Commission for more time to
consider tile proposed application. She Lic9c.1d them not to act quickly. Mr. Traxel
also a resident at Avenue Flort1h, stated that he also had a mentally handi-
capped brother and UI not mein to suggest that he was. against the facility locating
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somep ac iii t" col lie on felt that the proposed location was not a good
one and would crea fj, lii ps for h j jiis, I f 11r.s. Ht. -� Lc ziriski stated that those
1"'ho suppert, t114 faC - j*iiI - I I V hEld also fOW O'A dIhOUt it OrIlY _3 COLIPle days earlier,
She stated that people k,ry°Jlo k benufiL f) the proposed facility Just want to
slic)U' that 'it is needed.
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Chairman Lucht observed that the neighborhood obviously fools rushed by the pro-
posed facility. He stated that he felt that the Planning counission should table
the application, leave the public hearing open, and help to set up a meeting in
the nei ghborhood. He stated that after thi meeting the application could be
brought back later. Mrs. Diane Wright asked whether she could have the meeting
with the neighborhood between the Planning Commission and the City Council meeting.
She explained that funding for the facility is only available if a contract is
secured by June 1. She explained that she cannot get the contract: unless she has
purchased the property by June 1. She also noted that her purchase agreement to
buy the property will expire June 1 and is contingent upon her obtaining the special
use permit. Commissioner Simmons stated that if the application were acted on this
evening, it would ensure the ill will of the neighborhood toward the facility. Com-
missioner Sandstrom asked whether the applicant could not meet with the neighborhood
between now and the City Council meeting.
The Secretary stated that the applicant's purchase agreement is not a deciding
factor for the Planning Commission. He stated that the Planning Commission must
decide whether they are ready to make a recommendation at this evening's meeting
based on the Standards for Special Use Permits. Commissioner Aihas stated that he
felt he was ready to decide on the application. Commissioner Versteeg pointed out
that this is a brand new venture in Brooklyn Center and should perhaps be pursued
more slowly. He stated that if it is a good thing, it will no doubt be approved in
time and there will be money available for it. Commissioner Simmons also stated
that she supported the idea of the board and care facility, but felt that the appli-
cation had come on too fast for the neighborhood.
Ms. Marge Wherley, of Hennepin County, stated that she has sought special use.
permits in other communities and has attended numerous meeings with other neigh-
borhood groups. She stated that until the facility is in operation, people generally
w i l l not change their minds. Commissioner Simmons compl ained that the applicant w s
putting the Commission on the spot by asking for a recommendation at the first meetin�
Ms. Kherley stated that she had no advance notice of the narrow window of availability
of the funding and that if more time had been available to work the problem out, she
was certain that they would have met with the neighborhood previously. There followed
a brief discussion regarding the timing of the application and whether it should be
acted on at this evening's meeting.
Mrs. Bornholdt, of 6939 Lee Avenue North, asked whether 69th Avenue North was going
to be widened. The Assistant City Engineer stated that there was no likelihood that
69th Avenue North would be widened west of Brooklyn Boulevard in the relatively near
future. He explained that the County still has jurisdiction over 69th Avenue North
west of Brooklyn Boulevard, but that the City now controls 69th, east of Brooklyn
Boulevard. He stated that there are plans by the City to widen 69th, east of
Brooklyn Boulevard some years from now.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Commissioner Malecki seconded by Commissioner Sandstrom to close the
public hearing. The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Ainas stated that he felt the Planning Commission had received sub-
stantial testimony and that it could make a recommendation to the City Council.
Commissioner Sandstrom also stated that he felt qualified to vote on the matter.
He stated that the Planning Commission did not create the pressure to make a timely
decision and should not be blamed for it. He stated that the Planning Commission
should respond to the applicant's request. Comimissioner Malecki stated that the
Planning Commission needs to decide whether the Standards for a Special Use Permit
are met. She stated that this was not a matter of personal opinion, but that the
Planning Commission is charged to make a determination as to whether those standards
are met. She stated that she favored the special use permit because she felt those
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standards were met in this rase.
Commissioner Versteeg stated that he felt: the applicant should have looked at a
different location. Commission or Simmons gtated that she would favor the operation,
but that the peopl planning this operation ha ve been less than frank with the
neighborhood. She stated that she felt the applicant was creating ill will with the
neighborhood. She a stated that she did not believe that money would not be
available al=ter ,;June 1. She stated that she would vote to table the application,
but not to approve it at tonight's meeting. Commissioner Versteeg also stated that
he would vote to table the application. Chairman Lucht stated that he agreed with
Commissioner lla.l ecki that the question was whether the Standards for a Special
Use Permit are met.
ACTION RECOKIENGING APPROVAL O F APPLICATION NO. 83021 (Diane Wrin ht
Motion t , (�cr�A,i ss �_ : ,� �� �,an�is from secor� sd t Ce�rmi ssi oner Ai ryas to recomriiend approval
of Application No. 83021, subject to We fol lowing - conditions:
1. The permit is issued to the applicant as operator of the
facility and is nontransferable.
2. The permit is subject to all applicable state and local
codes, ordinance5s, and regulations and any violation thereof
shall be grounds for revocation.
3. Existi tenants shall receive a mi nimum of 60 days notice
prior to the date they are expected to vacate the premises.
4,
The permit authorizes the boarding of not more than 18
mentally ill adults with no past history of violence, toward
themselves or others and /or chemical dependency. Any change
to increase the clientele r e s i d i n g in the facility or to
include previously violent or chco i cal ly dependent individuals
w i l l require amendment of the special use permit by the Ci ty
Council and the occupancy of the - facility shall be governed
by the standards set forth in the Housing Maintenance Ordinance.
5. Unlcss accompanying the entire cliente in an excursion off
remises the shall � aos e qualified mental health
premises, ther �Pjall �e at 1�.�_�� on ,u
worker on the premises at al times.
6. A copy of the � a doe License shall be
curt .,pit State Boa d an l Lo
kept on file with the City.
7. Any structural, plumbing or mechanical modifications to the
existing building shall be subject, to review and approval by
the Building Official (and the City Sanitarian where appropriate)
with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits .
8. The special use permit shall be reviewbd within one year from
the date of Council approval to ex&mine the history, if any,
of complaints or police actions relating to the facility.
9. Th, applicant shall resurface the parking lot to meet the
standards of the Housing Maintenance and the Zoning Ordinance
prior to the issuance of the special use permit.
0 10. Parking for client vehicles shall be limited to two spaces
on the premises.
Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Ainas and Sandstrom.
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Voting against: Commissioners Siii'mons and Versteeg. The motion passed. Com-
missioner Simmons and Vet explained that they �40uld prefer to table the
application.
RECESS
The Planning Commission recessed at 11:01 p.m. and r °esumed at 11:15 p.m.
APPL.TCATION NOS. 83010 and 8 (Rod Cernrr)
Cone„ ss Drier r 1 i rigs excused h i mse I f from consideration of these applications because
of a possible conflict of interest. The Secretary then introduced Application Nos.
83010 and 83017, site and building plan and preliminary plat approval for 21 addi-
tional townhouse units at the Earle 6rovin Farm Townhouses at York Place and 69th
Avenue North. He reviewed the contents of the staff r (see Planning Comillission
Information Sheets for Application No. 8301.0 and 83017 attached). He alsorec_ornmended
- that the Planning Commission consider some landscaping adjacent: to some visitor
parking stalls in order to pr glare from the cars shining into the existing
southerly units.
Chairman Lucht then called on the applicant to speak. Mr. Rod Berne stated that
he agreed with the Secretary's recor:,mendat regarding eliminating the tennis
court and the additional landscaping.
Commissioner Simmons recommended that Evergreens be used to shield the headlights
of the guest parking stalls since they would do the best job in the viinter time.
PUBLIC HEARING (Appl Flo. 83017)
Chairman L%,cht then T- opened the meeting for a public hearing and asked whether
anyone present wished to speak on the application. "Ic. Al Seran, Attorney for the
eight existing townhouse owners at ti-he Earle Brown Farm Townhouses, stated that,
since the last meeting, he has confirmed his theory r•egardi ng the disposition of
replatting a plat of torrens property. He stated that he had checked this out with
the Registrar of Titles at Hennepin County and that such a r would have to be
decided in District Court.
Mr. Seran stated that the proposed layout - is a rehash of earlier proposals and that
the residents were still opposed. He noted that the units are not as large as those
built in 1973. He also stated that - there has been no showing by Mr. Sheehy that he
could not build the original concept that was platted ten years ago. He asked who
is the real property owner: t;9r. Sheehy or Hr. Bernu. He stated that the existing
o;t�nerrs , no more than 1.4 units to be built and that these units should be
built along the lines of the original units.
Chairman Lucht stated that the Planning Commission must look at the proposal based
on City Ordinances and could not be concerned with the economic feasibility of one
type of unit or another. Commissioner° Simmons stated that the Planning Commission
I as done about as much as it can to reduce the number of units at the site. She
stated that the plan has changed since the or g i nal proposal, putting fewer units
into smaller blocks of units. Commissioner Sandstrom stated that he sympathized
with the existing homeo� as to their concern for duality. Fie concluded, however,
that the Plannino Commission is not in a position to recommend denial of the appli-
cation if it meets ordinance standards.
Commissioner Malecki stated that it > be nice - if the original plan was built,
but the Planning Commission could not reguire this. Commissioner Simmons stated
that she still thought the plans were boring,
ACTION RECON lE NDIINO APPROVAL OF APnLICATTON NO. 83017 Rod Bernu
Motion b y^Connnissioner Nalecki seconded icy Commissioner Sinimons to recommend
approval of Application No. 830:17, subject to the following conditions:
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1. The final plat is subject to rdview and approval by the
City Engineer.
2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15
of W City Ordinances.
3. The final plat shall be filed at the County prior to the
issuance of building permits.
Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Simmons, Sandstrom and
Versteeg. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
ACTION RE COMMEND! NG APPROVAL OF APPL I CA "I NO. 33010 _ff,)oId
nul
— s - e — cohdid - 61 - C601filliner Versteeg to recommend
approval of Application No. 83010, subject to the following conditions:
1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by the
Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to
the issuance of permits.
2. Grading, drainage, utility and berming plans are subject to
review and approval by the City Egnineer, prior to the
issuance of permits.
3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee
(in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be
.submitted prior to the issuance of permits to assure completion
of approved site improvements in the area of now construction.
4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop machanical
equipment shall be appropriately screened from view.
5. Plan approval is exclusive of all signory which is subject
to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances.
G. 061.2 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking
and driving areas.
7. The building plans shall be certified by a registered
Minnesota architect prior to the issuance of building permits.
8. The landscape plan shall he revised to provide landscape
screening to the west of the guest parking stalls, north
of the five unit building.
Voting in favor: Chairman Lucht, Commissioners Malecki, Simmons, Sandstrom and
Versteeg. Voting against: none. Not voting: Commissioner Ainas. The motion passed.
OTHER BUSINESS (tladsen Floral Townh !:� e
)
The - WHATITy Ali T en - 015006tin.Ar t Wane who wished to address the Commission
regarding a density credit for up to 32 townhouse units at the Madsen Floral site
at 55th and Aldrich Avenues North. Commissioner Simmons stepped down during con-
sideration of Lhis matter and acted as the President of the Bellvue Park Neighbor-
hood Association.
Mr. Art Kvamme then briefly addressed the Planning Commission. He explained that
the total land area of this site was about 115,000 sq. ft and that this worked out
to 27.03 units at the normal permitted density. He explained that the developer
wants to obtain a density credit for up to 32 units. i.e noted that the full credit
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would allow up to 33.15 units. He stated that the units would sell between
$65,000.00 and $70.000.00 and showed the Planning Commission the type of unit
that would be built. Mr. Kvamme stated that Mr. Reynolds, the builder for his
project, was also building townhouses on 77th Avenue North in Brooklyn Park that
are over 1,350 sq. ft. He stated that the units are 22' x 44' and that they have
double tuckunder garages. He stated that the units would be over 1,350 sq. ft.
as required by an agreement with the Selivue Park Neighborhood Association.
Mary Simmons then addressed the Commission as President of the Bellvue Park
Neighborhood Association. She pointed out that Mr. Kvamme had gotten the re-
zoning of his property four years ago from R1 to R3, but had not yet built on
it. She noted that the rezoning had taken place after Mr. Kvamme had entered
into an agreement with the Bellvue Park Neighborhood Association. She read portions
of the agreement with that Association. She pointed out that the neighbors are
supposed to be notified whenever the townhouse development is before the Planning
Commission. She pointed out that the neighbors had not been notified of the con -
sideration given to the development at this evening's meeting. She stated that
Mr. Kvamme was not acting in accordance with this agreement.
Ms. Simmons stated that the agreement calls for units that are 1,350 sq. ft. of
living space, not counting garages and unfinished storage space. She also noted
that the agreement calls for brick trim and brick or cedar siding and that it
calls for the townhouses to be owner-occupied (that is, no one can own more than
one unit) . She relateda conversation in which Mr. Kvamme had told her that he
would buy two of the units and that was the reason he was concerned about the way
they look. Ms. Simmons further recited other incidents between Mr. Kvamme and the
City and between Mr. Kvamme and the Neighborhood Association. She stated that
Mr. Kvamme had not shown the agreement to other builders and had generally not
taken the agreement seriously.
Mrs. Kvamme then addressed the Planning Commission. She pointed out that her
husband had called a meeting with the neighbors last week at Harron Methodist
Church. She stated that Ms. Simmons had basically run the meeting. She asserted
that she and her husband had shown potential developers the agreement and asked how
Ms. Simmons would know whether or not the agreement; had been shown to the developers.
She stated that Ms. Siamons was the cause of the conflict. Ms. Simmons stated that
the Secretary had informed her that prospective builders of the project had confessed
no knowledge of the agreement in conversations with him. Ms. Simmons also stated
that, after she had left the neighborhood meeting last week, other neighbors asked
challenging questions and were threatened with cheap units if Mr. Kvamme did not
get the density credit for 32 units.
Mrs. Kvamme asserted that she and her husband were only getting one unit. She
also stated that other people were invited to this evening's meeting when they came
to the neighborhood meeting and they are not present. She stated that they must
not be opposed to the project.
Chairman Lucht stated that the aghement betwe2n the Bellvue Park Neighborhood
Association and the Kvammes was not up to the City to enforce. He stated that the
purpose of the present consideration was to get a feel For whether the Planning
Commission would approve a density credit. Mr. Kvamme staled that he would live
up to the agreement with the Neighborhood Association, but agreed that it was not
up to the City to enforce the agreement.
Commissioner Sandstrom stated that he was reluctant to give an opinion on.a density
credit without comment from the neighbors. Mr. Ed Trombley, of 803-56th Avenue
North, pointed out that he would be living in the neighborhood and that he did not
mind the development one bit. He stated that the other neighbors did not mind
either. Ms. Simmons pointed out that Mr. Trombley had an interest in the development
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since he was one of the landowners who would sell land for the development. Chair-
man Lucht explained to Mr. Trarrbley that developers are not automatically entitled
to density credits, but they are granted where the Planning Commission and City
Council feel they are necessary and worthwhile.
Commissioner Malecki stated that she did not see why Mr. Kvamme had any more right
to the density credit than Mr. Bernu had. She stated that she would allow 28 units,
but not 32. She also noted that density credits had been used in the past to make
development more feasihle, but not to just ypant more units. Commissioner Sandstrom
stated that he was not in favor of the density credit per se. Commissioner A i nas
stated that he saw no problems with 32 unity and that 32 units would be alright
with him. Commissioner Versteeg stated that he favored the 28 units. Chairman
Lucia sta that 28 units is probably what the Planning Commission prefers to
se=e. He briefly explained the history of the Berne application. He stated that
Mr. W a me could go ahead and develop p l a n s for 32 units, but that he would be
taking a risk. He explained that Mr. Ber'nu had Wee sought a density credit
from the Planning Commi ssion and was eventually turned down.
Mr. Kvac me suggested that the City Pe rite its ordinance so that the density credit
would be automatic. He explained that h2 was not aware of the density credit at
first until the Secretary had informed hi m of that possibility in the ordinance.
He stated that the additional units had been added because of the purchase agree-
ments with the other property owners in the development. Chairman Lucht explained
that the credit has been used to crake developments more feasible, but not for a
whole additional b u i l d i n g .
Mr. Les Reynolds, the prospective builder of the project. stated that the ordinance
says that the credit may be used to add additional units . He asked why the credit
was bei ng deni T Secretary answered that the word "may" is a permissive word
and does not mean a provision is automatically put into effect. He explained that
the ward "shall" is mandatory and would require that the density credit be given.
He e x p l a i n e d that in thi case the ordinance uses the word "may" and not "shall".
That, he said, is why the Commission is free not to grant the density credit.
The consensus of the Commission was to not grant density credits for 32 units in
the proposed development.
AD i {iWN
tlo ti o<< }y Coir;mi ss i anc r Sandstrom seconded by Commissioner Mal ecki to adjourn the
meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning
Commission adjourned at 12:23 p.m.
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Kannjn6 Commission f0ormation Sheet
Application No. 83019
Applicant; Charles Brooks (Mannger, Petroleum)
Location: 1505 - 690 Avenue North
Request: Special Use Permit
The applicant requests special use permit approval to install a 1,000
gallon propane tank for propane sales at the 0 Petroleum station, 1.505
69th AVOnue North. The property in question is zoned C2 and is bounded
by the Humboldt Square Aparments op rhe south and west, by 69th Avenue
North on the north, and by Humboldt Avenue North on the east. There is
a gas sLation across Humboldt and a 7 Eleven store and service station
across 69th Avenue North. The sale of fuels is a special use in the C2
zoning district and the tank must be screened in accordance with Section
35 of the ZunjnZ Ordinance.
The applicant has submitted a brief letter in which he states that the
availability of propane will add Lo the convenience of his customers.
He also states that Q Petroleum pr sonnet will be trained in all safety
requirementB and that, since the starion is open 24 hours per day, the
tank can be observed at all times. The propane will be used to fill small
tanks and provide fuel for vehicles. People will drop tanks off to be
filled uT and return later.
f
The applicant has also submitted a site drawing showing the location of
the tank at the noytheast corner of the site and the relocation of four
parking stalls, necessitated by the first allaLion. of the tank. He has also
submitted a drawing of the metal screen enclosure. The tank enclosure
Is 7' x IS and is open above for venrilation. There is also an attached
4' x 5' stainless steel cabinet, Hem which the propane will actually
be dispense& The main enclosure will have two gates to allow access
to the to and there will be two feet of clearance on either side of
the tank within the enclosure. The enclosure will be five feet high which.
is all that is necessary Vo provide effective screening. (City ordinance
requires V, but we see no reason for the extra height in this case.)
The enclosure will be painted a hahcd on enamel, either beige to match.
the building or brown, as preferred by the Planning Commission and City
Council.
ReSarding the standards for a special use permit, staff see no reason
to deny th special use permit so Ion; as safety standards are adhered
to and effective screening is provided. Approval is, therefore, recom-
mended subject to at least the following conditions:
1. The special use permit is issued to the applicant as
operator and is nontransferable.
2 The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes,
ordinances, and regulations and any violation thereof
shall be ;rounds for revocation.
3. Building plans -are subject to review and approval by
the Building OfFicial with Yespuct to applicable codes
prior Lo the issuance of perwits,
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1\ppliCaLiori No. 83019
4. The provision ventil, ;1roUrld rhe t- as we J, I as
sal-et-y proceduros Lo be Laken shall be rcv.LOkVcd by tll(2
I - re Marsh�i I pr io t: to t, he is,,uance of pe rtni Ls .
5. The enclostire is For the purpose o
-F screening the fuel
tank and sh,, not h:-wo ativ signs affixect Lo it other
than directional or v. s ig ally pp
aroved
,ns speciFic,
by the Building Official.
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Planning Commission Information Shout
Application No. 83020
Applicant: U D Contracting (Cory WO
Location: 72nd Circle
Request: Amondment to Site and Building Plan
The applicant requests approval of an amendment to the site and building
plan approval Q Plat 5 of The Island Ponds at Unity Avenue North and
72nd Circle. The amendment is to allow a change in the building plan from
a two-storey unit to a one-storey unit w! ' thin the lots along 72nd Circle.
The units along Unity Avenue North would continue to be two-storey
(split level). No changes are proposed in the site, grading, landscaping
or utility plans or in the plat. The land. in question is zoned R3 and
is bounded by The Ponds (Plats 1-4) on the south, by apartments within
Brooklyn Park on the west, by the ronval section of The Ponds on the
north, and by Greek Ville s Towphouses on the east.
The existing units are 24' x 44' or 22' x 46' per level with a two-car
garage and unfinished rooms on the lower level. The new units are 24'
x 46' on one level with a 10' 8" x 19' 9" single-car garage. The. f inished
living tipace of the old unit is between 92 sq ft. and 1100 sq. ,
The new units will have 893 sq. M of finished living space. The exist-
ing units have a base price of about A60,000. The new units will have a
T
base price of about §50,000.
Mr. Ubde states in a letter (aunched) that it would take too long to
complete the proi,ect if he must wail for enough people who qualify for
a 1:60,000 unit. More people oan qualify for the less expensive unit and
the project can, therefore, be compleved sooner.
The one-storey units are only proposed within the 72nd Circle cul-de-sac
and will not be built along Unity Avenue Noith. For the sake of con-
tinuity, the units along Unity will be the existing split-level design.
The eNterior treatment of the unics will be along the same lines as the
oxisting units with 3' brick walls on the front elevation and vertical
masonito siding on the sides and rear.
Tn all forthrightness, the City has little latitude to deny the amend-
ment so long as the units are still townhouses and, therefore permitted
in the R3 zone. Plat 5 is a separate homeowners association from Plats
1-4 at The Ponds. Mr. Uhde has stated that he wishes to have a good
working relationship with the existing Homeowners Association, but the
existing Association has no real veto power over the design of units
in the new association. As Mr. UhOn states in his letter, it is in, the
interest of all parties that the project be completed in as timely a
manner as possible. The Board of Directors of the existing Association
have, in fact, conveyed their approval of the proposed units in a letter
to the City (attached) .
In light of the above, we feel that Cho plans are basically in order
and approval is recommended, subject to at least the following,
conditions:
1. Bui_ldng plans are subject to review and approval by the
Building Official with respcct to applicable codes prior
to the issuance of permits.
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Application No. 83020 continued
e
2. the new building plan is li_mi.ted to lots abutting,
72nd Circle.
3. Plan approval is subject to all.. conditions pezta:ini.ng
to the original plan approval_ for Plat 5 under Appli-
cation No. 79031.
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Planning Commission Information Sheet
Application No. 83021
Applicant: Diane Uright
Location: 4408 - 60h Avenue Worth
Request: Special Use Permit
The applicant requests special use permit approval to operate a boarding care home
for nuntally ill adults in the four-plex located at 4408 - 69th Avenue North. The
property is zonsd R4 and is bounded by sin gle-f and ly homes on the west and north,
by a flobil Oil gas station on the east, and by 69th Avenue North on the south (the
Post Office is across 69th from the four-pl ex) . Boarding care homes are special uses
in the R4 zoning district.
The applicant has submitted a lettcr (attarhad) in which she explains that most
mentally ill individuals in Hennepin Cownty, that -are unable to live independently
or with Pamily nEmbers, live in ono of the 03 beds available in buard and care of
lodginq facilities in Minneapolis. Thbre is, she states, a lack of residential
facilities in their own communities and tkn result has been a Rental health ghetto
which separates the mentally ill individum from family,friends, and community. Mrs.
Wright includcs with the letter a ProyrDm Su3nary Sheet, Target Population information
and a description of Program Services (attache d). She points out that the facility
must meet regulations of a number of pub 5c allcnciet and that operation of the
facility would involve:
Special Use Permit (City)
Board and Lodge License (State)
Food and Beverage License (0ty)
DPW Rule 36, Category 11 (County)
Vulnerable Adults Act (St5te)
Compliance with State and Le cal Fire and Health Ordinances
Purchase of Service Contvact (Hchnepin County)
The facility would house eighteen residents (sleeping two to a bedroom) . The build-
ing presently has four twc-bedroom units at 750 sq. ft. There will be two common
living rooms, a recreational room and a single kitchen and dining area. The kitchens
in the two upstairs units will be convcrtud to offices for counseling. etc. She
notes that most of the rEsidents will not have automobiles and that the parking lot
has anple space for staff parking. She con qludes her letter by stating that she
has been administrating and implementiny fesidential treatment programs for seven
years. She expresses.a strong commitm2nt a the development of services for and
protecting the rights of ; qtJly ill adults. She also seeks input from the com.-
munity and the neighnorh d.
In the Program Sump ary, , s. Wright explains that the target population would consist
of "chronically mentally 1 adults over t age of 21 with severe or persistent
mental or emational disoruors which severely limit their functioning capabilities
rclative to primayW aspects of daily liviny. Cow functioning (IQ 70 or above) are
accepted. Clients must he able to winitor and administer their own medications. A
referred client with a history of aggression towards self or others, of suicidal
atteopts within the past six months, and/or chemical dependency will not be con-
sidered for placenant." The program attempts to provide a supportive environment
to enable the clients to learn to set goals, to live independently, to develop
personal, mental and physical self-awareness, and self-esteem and noti vats on.
Staff for the facility would be two and one-half staff to eighteen residents during
weekdays. Nights and weekends, the ratio is one staff person too eighteen residents.
The key positions include: Administrator/Program Directar, A.C.S.W.Aental Health
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App No. 83021 continued
Counselor, M.S.W., Montal Health Workers, B.A. and A.A. with experience. All staff
members meet or exceed dual i i i ca tions as defined by Department of Publ Welfare
Rule 36.
The facility would provide numerous services to the residents, including: case
managem cri sis services, independent l i v i n g s k i l l s services, motivation and re-
motivation, recreation and leisure, socialization, support group, social services,
vocational and other services. The Conn iss i on is referred to the applicant's
submittal for a further clarification of these services.
City staff would be less than candid if we did not recognize that there is likely
to be some concern within the nei ghborhood over the proposed facility. The City
presently has three or four facilities for either the mentally retarded or troubled
youth. None are located within the Northwest Neig hborhood and none have generated
complaints from the surrounding neighborhood once they are in operation. There are
no facilities within Brooklyn, Center that provide board and care for nae ntal ly i 1 l
adults. In light of the fact that most such facilities are concentrated in the
poorer neighborhoods of Mi nneapolis, the Minneapolis City Council has recently
adopted an ordinance limiting the population of board and care resi dential facilities
to 1% of the neighborhood population in ":-hich the "i"-,:ci li t,y (ies) is(are) located.
As a result, s o m e resi care f a c i l i t i e s are now movi out to suburban l
Concerns have also been expressed by one of the existing ten ants regardi the hard-
ship of moving out. Such a concern is real, but dues not seem rel to the
standards for a special use permi Ue r :r_o m ,end that a condition of approval
require adequate tine for existing tenants to move out.
Accordi to Sect 35-220 of the Z on i ng Ordi nance, speci use permits may be
granted by the City Council after demonstration by evidence chat all of I he fol l owi n
standards are ant:
a) The establ ishment, maintenance or operation of the special use will
promote and enh ance the general wel fare a wi not be detrim
to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, or comfort.
b) The special al lase w i l l not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of
other p oper ty in the i m m e d i a t e vicinity for he purposes a l ready
permi nor su bstanti al ly di and i mpai r property values
within the neighborhood.
c) The establishment of the special use will not impede the normal
a
an orderly devel opment and W ,'MV21i.ent of surrounding property
for uses permitted in the di
d) Adequate measures h ave been or will be taken to provide ingress,
egress and parking so desi gned as to mi traffic congestion
in the public streets.
e) The special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the
applicable regulations of the district in which it is located.
Staff's ,judgment is that the above standards do appear to be met in the present Case.
The proposed use enhances the general welfare by providing a necessary service to
mentally ill adul many of wh dare from 1 hi s area . We r c'cognize that the prcposE:lleil
u$e nay present s,`nA r i SK to �ubl1C PN?dl safety 'fh, safety and comfort (we don't see any to morals), but let's risI does not stem unacceptable, par ticularly in light of
the fact that per sons with any history of violence toward thennel ves or others w i l l
not be admitted to the facili
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Application No. 83021 continued
The proposed usQ should not impair the normal use Or enjoyment of surrounding property
It may be alleged by some that property valups would decline, but our estimate is
that any effect on pro perLy values would be imperceptible if the facility operates
within the regulations established by the State and the conditions of the special use
permit.
As to impeding the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding
property, it should be noted that there is no vacant property in this immediate area.
There is land zoned commarcial (CI) along Yooklyn Boulevard between 69th Avenue
North Dnd 70th Avenue No0h and this area could convert to a connercial use. Also,
the Comprehensive Plan envisions the entire block of land bounded by 69th an the
south, by Lee Avenue North an the west and Brooklyn Boulevard on the east, as an
area to acconandate possible retail develupw2nt in the future. Such redevelopment
does not seem at all immin2nt and the propQsed special use would not create any
greater impediment to such a conversioo than a regular four-plex or the single-
family homes which are also located on the block.
Finally, the pre Dosed use seems to present no traffic problems. The applicant
actually intends to make use of the existiny parking lot more for a recreation area
than for parking. We have a site plan wkich shows the present parking lot has only
6 stalls, rather than the 8 that are normally required for a four-plex. There Lay
be room to add two more addit ional stalls in front of the four-plex. Mrs. Wright
does not anticipate Lure than one visitor at a time. The Planning Commission may
wish to explore with the applicant whetkcr these two additional stalls should be
put in.
In conclusion, staff feelthat the proposed use is a use which is comprehended in the
Zoning Ordinance for the R4 zoning district. As such, we feel the Ci Q should
accuEmmdate the proposEd residential care facility somewhere within the City with
appropriate conditions. The proposed locotion is as good as any we are aware of.
We, therefore, recommend approval of the special use permit subject to at !East the
following conditions:
I. The permit is issued to the applicant as operator of the facility
and is nontransferable.
2. Thepermit is subject to all applicable state and local codes,
ordinances, and regulations and aiy violation thereof shall be
ypounds for revocation.
3. Existing tenants shall receivo a minimum of 60 days notice prior
to the date they are expccted to vacate the premises.
4. The permit authorizes the hoarding of not more than IS mentally
ill adults with no past history of violence, toward themselves or
others and/or chcmical dependency. Any change to increase the
clientele residing in the facility or to include previously
violent or chemically dependent individuals will require amendment
of the special use permit by the City Council.
5. Unless accompanying the enure clientele in an excursion off
MOVES here shQll be at least one qualified mental health
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Application No. 83021 continued
6. A co py of the current State Board and bode License shall be
kept on f i l e with the City.
7. Any structural, plumbing or mechanical modifications to the
existing building shall be subject to review ew and approval by
the Building Official (and the City Sanitarian where appropriate)
with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits.
8. The special use permit shall be reviewed within one year from the
date of Council approval to examine the history, if .any, of complaints
or police actions relating to the facility.
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D iane (Diendick S
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Minneso 5 5 1,122
April ?8, 19T
T D: PLANNING COMMISSIO
_ a jNp0yKAj PROVID IN AL .:>_
REQUEST FOR � is SPECI n,-,.
p r-
t'-S' `' tii is an Ljoalwat for a 3 r ,... ar`_ U permit on pr ...e s1' ..ui..........
care <.n , _..C_.. � ill,
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l a dul t s the St of Kl rnesOla, include
in that ;., _., '... �.' �...C- Eli. .: 4t .. that live „iii :.a..1`.. 4., ., ... �.v ° - -i
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in the 4 rt. r' -< r (1 C� .i _.Ll.. Court t
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M en tally i ll indi viduals, r to live independently ,r aty o its
forced jo live of the 750 beds
available in an.-. r > in the cantral CitY Of
has -.
r esulted i o
... 1. r r .. . -. t� �rffvjo m their family, y 1 _ e n q and C' n' .,
k r i .,.E in an i 3Yl Oi times,
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_ f tn n r , . .e..w ,�,
_i i .'1 is an issue of
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Pro
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in order to provide }� �
the l'Tl a � se
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meet many exr of -
facili and 0 7� rates An $
agencies that will assuTO Qit -1-15C }...c
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and a _
Special Use Permit Compliance with w.l G. u i L: & L o cal 1 i S'_ _.._,. .. _
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t, � ,� � U] "_...,..eE Of ��_?`i�1.CE' Cl�Ii .7aC'�
DF, Rule 36 category j! Licenny so unty
v. } Y u.i a f. e Adnllp Act . _
Trollity )mi ld M7. e elptcen to WOVY T :Ice,-,,s wfl:-I include
-.. .- b-i comm ijvin� an recreationA area, hivoMn and
MAE room, and HMO MCC- it j6 anticipated that the Atche'
applianccs ant ,,,a b, t, p more sTace in
the offace an! hunrooms (2;', sinco all of the residents live On
$35 to $ a month, it is hiahly unusnal th" to Own Or N crate
a vehiclu. Of street parkinc will to pinvided for tit_ one or two
that may have a car. There is v1 so Wle zPace " St
the facility's paRing lot. MW PrimIrY Plug" ho th " "13 "'a
2 t 4 s t a ff ,hj,l an d a t nybis and on weekends, one Vehicit
I personally have been QQQAT&Iing nN Wlemeniinz- resion,
treaWent pr ....- - s ev e n yeory, Eynnepin County w-111 "Ing
so, aw - 0 I -
from me resHOWN yrv fWr tne Quit mentali�, ill, in
1 have siron; ,,,Att to tno Avelopm3nt of seyvions c F WE
the rights of We RIMIc vu vOrvu, I va l u e cozDunity Apun a. e i Ch bor-
ill b , ,t 1,dj willing to W'
involved in volunteer uumn anu av 2cmars of the Advisory CannAl. 1
will also join other cola nnill nn. hsrs in alvaMing fcr ant providing
c i2fojoaticni and edunation conceinin; all mental health issues
Tn,C yo i(r your colce and ccnsIderatian of this yequest to bc�
g a Special Use Permit. 1 look forvLrd to the opportunity V
salve ywar God unrunity.
is
Sincerely,
AaMnistmator
NORTHWEST PLACE SUPPORTIVE LIVING FACILITY
A. PROGRAM SUMMARY
1. SUM RY. The program goals are: to provide individualized programming
W5611 the availability of service comporients which range from intra-
program services to the extensive utilization of community resources;
to establish a sense of intra-community life; and to work towards con-
tinual and progressive improverri <>rrt in the resident's ability to function
in the mainstream and to manage the stress of daily life without major
disruption of functioning.
2. TARGET POPULATION. The target population consists of chronically men-
tally - i the age of 21 with severe or persistent mental or
emotional disorders which saverely limit their functioning capacilities
relative to primary aspects of daily living. Low functioning (IQ 70 or
above) are accepted. Clients must he able to monitor and administer
their own medications. A roferrea client with a history of aggression
towards self or others, of suicidal attempts within the past six months,
and/or chemical dependency will rut be considered for placement.
3. SERVICES. The program is bast suited to those individuals who would
supportive supervision and individualized treatment plans
focusing on the development of independent living skills and the utiliza-
tion of community resources. In -house services include: case management,
supportive group counseling, small group and individualized living skills
programs, crisis intervention, and 24-hour supportive supervision. Link-
age with community resources is IT as needs are assessed and individual
program plans are designed and implemented.
4. STAFF. By utilizing a tepm appro3ch among facility staff and community
professionals, residents have available to them a varied and comprehen-
sive range of services. Daily client ratio is two and one-half staff to
twenty residents; night and weekend ratio is one staff member to twenty
residents. Staff coverage is 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Profes-
sional staff members are on call nights and weekends. All staff members
meet or exceed qualifications as 6efined by D.P.W. Rule 36. Key positions:
Administrator/Program Director, A.C.S.W., Mental Health Counselor, M.S.W.,
Mental Health Workers, B.A. and A.A. with experience.
5. FACILITY. The proposed location is in the Northwest area of Hennepin
County. It is anticipated that the site will be a four unit apartment
building. The site will meet all state and local ordinances, provide
adequate space for bedrooms, common living and recreational space, office
space, and program space for counseling, groups and for the teaching of
independent living skills. The facility will be located near bus lines.
6. PLACEMENT PROCEDURE. The intake procedure is initiated by a referral
_6`a',"F_fFofF, Lhe community , family or the individual to the
Mental Health Counselor. An intake interview and written referral infor-
mation are required prior to a placement decision. A physical and deter-
mination of financial eligibility are required upon admission.
7. FUNDING SOURCES. The main sources of revenue to support the room and
board costs are General Assistance, Social Security Disability, Social
Security Insurance, and Minnpsota Supplemental income. Program costs
are funded through a purchase of service agreement with Hennepin County.
U. TARGET POPULATIOIN
1, The program is designed to serve diaSnosed mentally ill adults, male
and female, over twenty-one years of age. Clients are admitted with-
out regard to race, creed, color, national origin, religion, physical
handicap, sexual prefernece, public assistance, or marital status.
a. Both males and females are admitted to the program at an unset
gender ratio which is flexible and able to change when need is
apparent.
b. Clients must be non-violent, Mulatory, capable of monitoring and
administering their own medications, and willing to participate in
the program and the treltment planning process. No person with a
primary diagnosis of chemical dependency or severe chemical abuse
problems will be accepted. Clients with histories of suicidal
attempts/frequent suicidal gestures within the past six months
prior to referral will not he accepted. Clients functioning at on
IQ level of 70 and above are eligible for placement.
c. The program is best suited to those clients who would benefit from
supportive supervision and whose individual needs can focus on the
developnEnt of independent living skills and the utilization of
community resources. The following services are identified needs
of the client:
Goal Seto rq. Training is needed to help clients
set personal7jinterpersunal, vocational and independent living
skills goals. Throbqh this, both the staff and the clients
learn more about the clUnus' strengths and needs, enabling
them to set obtainable objectives and long-term goals.
(2) Teaching is needed in
av
all areas of daily living - col kyQlAutrition, budgeting,
personal hygiene, reside Mal main ienance, laundry, etc.
(3) Person , 1✓.2rital i - cal Awareness. Clients need coun-
sel ing on a one-to-on _ P_I_ y� J T c I ' disco more ore about
e t hi
themselves and to gain insight into their individual strengths
and needs. They learn t develop short-term and long-term,
personal goals based on ongoing self-assessment. They can
gain self-awareness and a sense of community through peer
support groups. They need to be educated about mental illness
and the relationship betw2en mental and physical health. In
addition, clients learn practical problem-solving techniques
and assertiveness so that they can accomplish their goals.
(4) Dlyippment of Self -E, ;wpL2p_d,Motivation. Clients need a
ro7
positive and "nVi ni This is achieved through
one-to-one counseling, pour support groups, successful accom-
plishment of identified goals and the development of an intra-
program community life.
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C, SERVICE DL.Si,RIPTION'
1. Services Available
a. Case M a. naCl,E`kent. The purpose of case management services is to
crNc,tE - Tru+lWork or ca. bago of operation. This is a. vital service
offered by the Mental Health Counselor which assures continuity of
services, clarity in goal di racti on , and consistent therapeutic
support and intervention by all service providers.
Through the individual treatment planning process, progress
staftings, and general sharing of information, the Counselor is
ably' ta coordinate services in a systematic way, maximize limited
infor monitor resident progress and eval uate staff a.ccount-
abill
'ihe Mental Health Counselor has at least weekly contact with each
indi ho K. ver, the frequency o f informal al meetings and tele-
phone consultations averages three to four times per week. Approx-
imately 50 percent. of the po Kion's duties, responsibilities and
time are devoted to case m =...lent functions.
b. Crisis Services. The purpose of crisis services is to provide
l response an care to an i n d i v i d u a l in acute distress.
The Coals of this servi are to min the crisis situati
reduce the rued for hospitali prevent hctrii, to the indivi-
dual and others and to maintain the therapeuti environment.
Deducing crisis services is viewed as i~: goal which is obtai
t gh appropr r ntar� n utr i t i o n! ., l .e. t� c
thro I �. r.:u"..e�. �,f��a.ca�.�cr� co��i i an ce
education, and a staff who are properly trained in the area of
a�
de techniques.
Staff coverage is 24 hours a day, 305 days a yerar. Professi
staff ar an c a l l during non-program hours. Crisis needs exceedi
t he s t a f f 's } m� � . F l f ' ma nage are' served by the emer-
t�l . or p ��:: s ,..ai , i wy �o
g "e ncy 24 -hour crisis resource_ available: Hennepin County Medical
Canter; Hennepi County Chemical Dependency Access Unit; private
hospitals; and, occasionally, Yes/Neon .
Crisis internvention services vary considerably, but average about
five hours per week .
c. I - 1,2'� ndect i_ € vi g S i i l s Services: These services are part of the
prii ~ry case sc r;vi ces of fe , -uI by the program. The goal of these
services is to maximize an individual's potential for independence
and self-care. The therapeutic intent is to work towards self-
motivation, self-directi c,ilG self-actualization. Through several
triodes (individual treatment plans, one -to -one and small group
teaching, coal setting, limit setting, peer review, rewards and
modeling) the Mental Health Workers are able to observe, monitor,
assess, teach, and provide feedback to the r esi dents on their daily
living functioning. All mods take on a client centered, reality
orientated he model.
This area is key to the therapeutic environment as it serves as a
testing ground for learning new behaviors and skills, sets boon`
daries, and serves as a base for security and reality.
The independent living services specialize in Bur main areas:
independence in household functioning, independence in kitchen
skills and meal preparation, independence in personal hygiene, and
constructiva use of leisure time. A resident is considered to have
reached a competent level of independence when she/he has achieved
a competency rating of not leEs than 50 percent in any one area, with
an overall competency rating of at least 75 percent.
Independent living services are offered approximately 50 hours per
week, primarily by the i° .n Health Workers. These services are
reflected at other timas in the therapeutic milieu. On occasion,
a resident may need more intense services in this area to meet his/
her goals or needs. if so, a referral is made to a community resource
such as the Hennepin County independent Skills Program.
d. Motivation and R The goal of this service is
tI e ANTEnt's willingness to begin taking
responsibility for achi2ving het ter mental health and a more produc-
tive life. Through toe therapeutic environment, peer support groups,
one-to-one counseling, c the independent living skills program, a
resident can achieve/he succonsful, increase her/his self-confidence
and self-esteem, and eventually lead an independent life.
e. Recreation a nd Leisure See i
vc?s. This service is also a part of the
indep . end " e , n _ t li - V , i , n s -_ k - i - 11 - s p - r - ogr - Lm and is intended to involve resi-
dents, individually and in groups, in a variety of leisure activities
and qocial and cuituril experiences. The prinory goals are to make
available and reinforce the benefits of healthy fun and exercises and
to learn community resources, Recreation activities, usually a
community outing, are sch0u1nd weekly, In addition, support staff
Hate several opportunities to get involved in and to encourage in-
house gawas such as bingo, caras, etc.
f, Socialization Services. The goal of this service is to provide an
opportunit y __ t - o - p - r a - c - z i - ce aK i_o give feedback on social and inter-
personal skills. The therapeutic intent is to help the resident
learn socially acceptable behavior, to aid the resident in managing
his/her illness in the public view, and to teach the resident how to
assert his/her needs in social and business interactions.
This service is available on many levels, from playing cards in-house
to community outings; from pp2r support groups to participating in
intra-community life, etc. involvement in organizations such as
Circle F, Neighborhood Communizy Centers, and the YMCA enhance this
service and its opportunities Vr the practice of and feedback about
social and interpersonal skills.
CJ. Sui,}ort. Frvi ces Trlf_' ability t0 vE.'rl)ulire t0 express self,
to show and t o receive Jve peer support are the main goals of the peer
support groups offered by the Mental Health Counselor twice weekly.
The therapeutic intent i s to develop a process whereby residents can
achieve a sense of C'ih "51vCn ^S, trust and rapport, confrontation
(receiving and giving feedback), and insight into their own feelings
and behaviors,. Groups are structured and unstructured. Successful
participation in support group is measured by the following criteria:
Attendance: Arrives on timp, remains in group and maintains group
confidence at least 75 percent of the time.
Parti cipation: Has surface di sclosure, "listens actively without in-
terrupti and s tays o n track at least 50 percent
v
of the time.
Risk. Taking: Discioses n elf, and { gives and receives feedback at
least 20 �} - '(.:.i t O 411S time.
Special interest groups may bc developed as the need arises for - them.
Examples of speci v 1 in t, � a
Men's . J .:� ,E la inter groups i.eJ1(1C' consideration consideration �` -. E , . Wome
Sup port Gr Fami Groups, Chemical Depend Support
G 'elocation al Suppo Grou etc. v
h. Socia Serv I T
h i s service i s covered primarily by outs organ --
o-� r. _�r Soc Wo but it is given to i tJ �t _i - ..i - .i t. `v'..- �v ..; )�. i C i .. li ~i,E.r `.� ,
some extent by staff - i n the f a c i l i t y . It is a v a i l a b l e in-house ouse tO
help c i n pro and in pl ann i ng f present or 'future
changes. It hel to guide t in decision`` and adjustments they
are facing. t include discharge planning and advocacy for
Social needs of residents. This service is provided by the Adminis-
trator/Program D r cto r, the hantai Health Counselor and the ;rental
Health Workers approximitely five ve hours per week.
i. Vocatio Se v J Se Vocat ne eds a ass � t he _ 1 netci� arE. as � .��e�. curing t,.t. indi-
C cli;l n coess . rafte vocati goal are
defined, clie are assis in l inking with appr opriate tr ~aining
and r e h a b i l i t a t i o n re sour c es in the community. Some vocational
su s e rv ice s ar c Ic d by staff d .f'.� �_
Pp at th fa c i lity, buy training
p r °Ot'idf'C] ra }" lllt`''`'C' or"a "fOnS su as the Trr'..ilS•iti0n 1
Volunteer Program, Minnan Rehabilitation Center, Hennepin County
Work Activity Center, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, etc.
Servi ces i ncl rude: coord i na ti ng , ref err'i r; and advoceti n for cl i ent
needs support and i nvol vemen t with resi dents and the referra
agency, weekly review of proqr s and problems areas during indepen-
dent living skills group, and tutoring and practicing now skills in
the program.
j. Other Se These services vary with client needs. As needs are
a- Si SSt cinCl i {i i
vi dual treatment plans are designed and implemented,
the appropriate agencies are i dan ti fi ed and referrals are made.
i
Planning Connission Information Sheet
Application Nos. 83010. 83017
Applicant: Rod Dernu
Location: G9th Avenue and York Place
Request: Site and Building Plan; Preliminary Plat
This matter relating to the Earle Brown Fayu Townhouses at 69th Avenue and York Place
was first reviewed by the Planning Covoinsion at its March 17, 1933 meeting. At
that tire, the Commission tabled the matur because it was unwilling to grant the
.full density credit allowable under the ordinance for 26 new townhouse units. A
revised plan for 24 new units (a density cradit for 3 units) was submitted at the
•peil 20, 1983 mceting. After receiving extensive comment at both meetings, the
Commission informed the developer at th2 April 28th meeting that no density credit
would he grantnd and tabled the application until a plan with no more than 21 new
units was submitted.
The applicant has submitted a new plan with 21 new townhouse units. The two four-
unit buildings opposite the southerly evistipq building have been replaced by a
five-unit building clustered with the thive four-unit buildings on the east side
of the property NO cOP1 plan attached). This opens up a different green space ppposV,
the existing southerly quad home. Tha plxn d2niynates this area for a future tennis
court or recrcation area. (A tennis court would apparently encroach into the 15'
buffer strip adjacent to the single-family homas south of the project. We cannot
recommcnd approval of such a facility in this location). The new plan provides
for 21 guest parking stalls. The landscaping has been relocated and is still
fai?ly generous .
Regarding the preliminary plat, we have discussed the nuestions over the City's
right to apnrove a rep lat of Earle Brown Krm Townhouses briefly with the City
Attorney. He has assured us that the City may approve a replat of the connon area
and two existing vacant lots. He acknonicdges that a privat2ly pursued lawsuh
the eight existing tow wne
nhouse ors moy prov filing cnt the ling of such a r eplat. Hol-)
he advises that the Planning Commission and City Council should not intervPne in VIM`
civil dispute, but should process the replot as though there were no dispute, b #d ,
solely on the requirements of City ordinances.
Based an those requiremonts, the proposed plat and site and building plan are accept-
able and approval is recommended, subject to the following conditions:
For Application No. 83010:
1. Building plans are subject to review and approval by ths Building
Official with respect to applicabla codes prior to the issuance
of permits.
2. Grading, drainage, utility and butming plans are subject to review
and approval by the City Engineer, prior to the issuance of permits.
3. A site Perfornonce agreement and supporting financial guarantee (in
an amount to b2 determined by the City Manager) shall he submitted
prior to the issuance of permits to assure completion of approved
site improvements in the area of ncw construction.
5-12-83 -1
Application Nos. 83010, 83017 continued
4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop muchanical
equipment shall he appropriately screened from view.
5. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to
Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances.
6. 8612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and
driving areas.
7. The building plans shall be certified by a registered Minnesota
architect prior to the issuance of building permits.
For Application No. 83017:
1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer.
2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the
C i ty 0r( i f i a n c e s .
3. T final plat shall be filai at the County prior to the issuance
of building permits.
5-12-83 -2--
May 17, 1983
City Council
City of Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
SUBJECT: SPECIAL USE PERMIT
APPLICATION NO. 83021 .
4408 69TH AVENUE NORTH
As demonstrated at the Planning Commission meeting on May "12,
the residents in the vicinity of the subject property are
opposed to granting the subject permit. It is our judgement
that the subject application does not meet the Standards for
Special Use Permit as set forth in Section 35 -220, Paragraphs
2(a) and 2(b) of City Ordinances. We also attest that these
standards have not been adequately addressed or supported by
evidences.
The aforesaid standards, Paragraph 2(a), states that the spe-
cial use will promote and enhance the general welfare and will
not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety,
morals or comfort. In the City staff's comments they recognize
that the proposed use may present some risk to public health,
safety and comfort. It is our judgement that this risk is real
and as a result the fears created by such a use are genuine.
Most of the families in our neighborhood are home owners and
have resided in these homes for 10 to 30 years. It is unrea-
sonable to thrust upon these residents this risk to public
health, safety and comfort. We request that the Council weigh
the risk very seriously and completely before rendering a de-
cision on the subject special use permit.
Paragraph 2(b) of the aforesaid standards state that the spe-
cial use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of
other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes al-
ready permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair prop -
erty values within the neighborhood. All of the homes on Lee,
Major and 69th Avenues North and three of the five on Brooklyn
Boulevard are single family residences, owned and occupied by
the owners. As previously stated, the majority are long -term
residents. The vast majority of these residences have been
well maintained and in some instances improvements have been
made by additions, thereby increasing the enjoyment and value
of their homes. It is our judgement that the use of the subject
property as requested will adversely impact property values in
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