HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 10-15 CCP Regular Session CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
City of Brooklyn Center
October 15, 1979
7:00 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Approval of Minutes - September 24, 1979
r 5. Open Forum
6. Performance Bond Release
a. Rauenhorst /MTC Garage,6845 Shingle Creek Parkway
b. Pilgrip Cleaners, 6846 -50 Brooklyn Boulevard
c. Earle Brown Bowl, 6440 James Circle
d. First Wisconsin- Shores Townhouses, 5800 Shores Drive
f. Boulevard Properties, 5901 Brooklyn Boulevard
7. Subdivision Bond Release
a. Irving Estates
b. Ewing Square
8. Final Plat Approvals -
a. Piccadilly Ponds
b. Rosen Addition
e. Northbrook Alliance Addition
9.• Approval of Election Judges
10. Resolutions:
a. Canceling Previously Certified Levy to County Auditor
b. Canceling Previously Certified Levy to County Auditor
c. Authorizing the Brooklyn Center Housing & Redevelopment Authority
to Administer Brooklyn Center's Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program
d. Accepting Bid and Approving Contract Form (Sidewalk Contract 1979 -H,
69th Avenue Sidewalk)
e. Amending Resolution No. 79 -196 Providing for Wage and Salary Adjustment
for the Chief of Police
f. Authorizing the Purchase of One Data Processing Terminal for Property
Data System
g. Recognizing Twenty -five Years of Public Service by Truman A. Nelson
h. Recognizing Twenty -five Years of Public Service by Richard J. Jennrich
i. Authorizing the Purchase of Three Pressure Demand Air Masks with walkway
Brackets
j. Authorizing the Purchase of Microfilm and Fiche Reader Printer
k. Appropriating $70,000 in the Capital Projects Fund for the Shingle Creek
Relocation Project
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City Council Agenda -2- October 15, 1979
1. Appropriating $25,000 in the Capital Projects Fund for the Construction
of a Brooklane Park Shelter Building
m. Appropriating $50,000 in the Capital Projects Fund as the City's Matching
Fund for Central Park LAWCON Project
n. Appropriating $14,390 in Capital Projects Fund as the City's Matching Fund
for the Shingle Creek Trailway LAWCON Project
o. Accepting Bid for Installation of Fuel Oil Tank at City Hall /Civic Center
p. Authorizing Replacement of Private Driveway
11. Public Hearing (8:00 p.m.)
- Industrial Revenue Bond for Cass Screw
12. Planning Commission Items (8:30 p.m.):
■r a. Application No. 79057 submitted by Medtronic, Inc.
-The applicant seeks site and building plan approval for an addition to
their building at 6700 Shingle Creek Parkway. The Planning Commission
recommended approval for the application at the September 25 Planning
Commission meeting.
b. Application No. 79058 submitted by Medtronic, Inc.
-The applicant seeks approval of registered land survey at the site of
their building at 6700 Shingle Creek Parkway. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the application at their September 25, 1979
Planning Commission meeting.
13. HRA Meeting (9:00 p.m.)
14. Ordinances:
a. Amending Chapter 35 Regarding Special Requirements in I -1 and I -2 Districts.
-The ordinance was first read at the September 10, 1979 Council meeting and
was published on September 27, 1979, and is presented this evening for a
second reading.
b. vacating an Alley Lying Between Emerson and Fremont Avenues North Between
56th and 57th Avenues North.
-The ordinance was first read at the September 10, 1979 Council meeting and
was published on September 27, 1979, and is presented this evening for a
second reading.
15. Report on the Findings of Fact on Special Assessment Hearings
16. Discussion Items:
a. Housing Inspection Ordinance
b. Chamber of Commerce Brochure
17. Licenses
18. Adjournment
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MEMORANDUM
TO Ronald A. Warren, Director of Planning and Inspection
FROM: Will Dahn, Building Official
SUBJECT: Performance Bonds Recommended for Release or Reduction
DATE: October 11, 1979
The following performance guarantees are recommended for releaser
1. Rauenhorst Corporation
(MTC Garage) 6845 Shingle Creek Parkway
Planning Commission Application No. 75021
Amount of Guarantee - $20,000.00 Performance Bond
(Obligor - Rauenhorst Corporation)
Original bond of $80,000.00 was reduced to $20,000.00 on November 8,
1976. All paving, curb and gutter installed as per approved plan.
All plantings installed according to plan. Some shrubs on north side
of building have died for lack of maintenance.
Recommend total release with cost of replacing dead plantings included
in new bond for addition to existing garage.
2. Pilgrim Cleaners
6850 Brooklyn Boulevard
Planning Commission Application No. 78010
Amount of Guarantee $1,000.00 Cash Escrow
(Obligor - Johnny's, Inc.)
Original guarantee of $6,000.00 was reduced to $1,000.00 on September 11,
1978. All site improvements and plantings installed as per approved plans.
Recommend total release.
3. Earle Brown Bowl
6440 James Circle
Planning Commission Application No. 78023
Amount of Guarantee - $1,000.00
(Obligor:_ Lund Martin Construction Company)
Original bond of $60,000.00 was reduced to $1,000.00 on August 13, 1979.
Trash container is now properly screened and handicapped parking signs
have been installed properly. All other improvements and plantings
installed as per approved plan.
Recommend total release.
4. Shores Townhouses (Now known as Moorwood Townhouses)
5800 Shores Drive
Planning Commission Application No. 70012
Amount of Guarantee $5,000.00 Performance Bond
(Obligor - First Wisconsin Mortgage Company)
A $50,000.00 Performance Bond for the First Wisconsin Mortgage Company
was reduced by the City Council to $5,000.00 on July 23, 1979 follow-
ing a discussion with representatives of First Wisconsin and the
Moorwood Homeowner's Association. The Association requested the
Council, at that time, to delay the release of the bond because they
and First Wisconsin had not completed a settlement regarding certain
improvements. The Council decided to reduce the bond to $5,000.00
pending settlement by the two parties. The two parties have reached
an agreement and First Wisconsin has requested the total release of
the bond. Copies of correspondence and the agreement are attached
for the Council's review.
It should be noted that we have received a $4,000.00 site bond from
Hot Line Realty to cover improvements contemplated for the completion
of the project under Planning Commission Application No. 79038.
Recommend total release of the $5,000.00 bond.
5. Boulevard Properties
Brooklyn Boulevard
5901 Br u ev and
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Planning Commission Application No. 78007
Amount of Guarantee - $1,000.00 Cash Escrow
Guarantee was reduced from $4,000.00 to $1,000.00 on December 4, 1978.
(Obligor - Boulevard Properties)
Guarantee is to cover remaining improvements resulting from Joint Parking
Agreement between Boulevard Properties and the Cross of Glory Church:
All landscaping and parking lot improvements are completed. We have had
a number of discussions with Mr. James Betty of Boulevard Properties re-
_gardi ng _the _i nstal latipn and maintenance of two removable chains required
for the purpose of confining traffic associated with the office building
to the designated oint parking site. We have also received calls from
a concerned citizen regarding the maintenance of the chains.
Tn.a letter dated September 21, 1979, Mr. Betty has requested the total
release of the financial guarantee and has acknowledged Boulevard
Properti responsibility to maintain the removable chains. Inspections
have been made on ten occasions since September 20, 1979 and, with the
exception of two times the chains were u and operational. A co of
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Mr. Betty's September 21, 1979 letter including a verification of
inspections is enclosed for the Council's review.
Recommend total release of the financial guarantee
APPROVED B" 0000 ,i( G�it.t.+L✓�....�
Ronald A. Warren, Director of Planning and Inspection
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FIRST WISCONSIN MORTGAGE COMPANY
September 18, 1979
Mr. W. J. Dahn, Building Official
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Re: Moorwood Homeowners Association
58th Avenue N. & Shores Drive
Fidelity and Deposit Company of
Maryland Bond No. 59 -66 -231 ,
Dear Mr. Dahn.
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Enclosed for your files,you will find a copy of the signed
General Release of First Wisconsin National Bank of Milwaukee,
executed by the Morwood Homeowners. Would you please take the
, necessary action to authorize the release of the above referenced
bondjand advise the bonding company and myself when the city has
approved this release.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Very truly yours,
FIRST W. CO IN. MORTGAGE COMPANY
Rog D. Christianson
Assistant Vice President
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Enclosure
cc: Earl Lillydahl
FIRST WISCONSIN CENTER, 777 EAST WISCONSIN AVENUE, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 5320
BOULEVARD PROPERTIES
SUITE 209
BROOKOALE WEST OFFICE PARK
5901 BROOKLYN BOULEVARD
MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA 55429
(612) 535 -3001
September 21, 1979
Mr. Ron Warren
Director of Planning and Inspection
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Dear Ron;
Consider this letter a formal request to release our perfor-
mance bond of $1,000 that the City of Brooklyn Center has been
holding until certain parking lot improvements were made.
We have made the ir.?provem.ents, and as we discussed on the
phone today, we have -he rerW uired chains in place during nor-
mat.business hours to stop any cars from driving through the
church parking _ lot
As long as the City of Brooklyn Center requires these chains
to be up, we will maintain ahem.
Very truly yours,
BOULEVARD PROPERTIES
es M. Betty 9f�79
Manager
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RELEASE
Project:' Moorwood Townhouses
Name of Homeowner:
Address: 5849 Lake Curve Lane, Brooklyn Center, Mn.
Legal Description:' Lot 4, Block 5, Moorwood Townhouses
Eor good and valuable consideration in hand paid, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the undersigned
homeowners hereby release and forever discharge First Wisconsin
National Bank of Milwaukee, First Wisconsin Mortgage Trust, First
Wisconsin Mortgage Company, and any and all of each of their
subsidiaries, parent corporations, affiliated corporations,
insurers, indemnitors, successors, assigns, officers, employees,
`agents representatives, and each and every one thereof, of and
from any and all claims and obligations, warranty or otherwise,
with respect to the condition of the undersigned homeowners
townhouse unit,
Dated :
Owners signature
Owners signature
GENERAL RELEASE
• FOR GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION in hand aid the re
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and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Moorwood Homeowners -
Association does hereby release and forever discharge First Wisconsin
r - National Bank of Milwaukee, First Wisconsin Mortgage Company, and First
Wisconsin Mortgage Trust, and any and all of each of their subsidiaries,
parent corporations, affiliated corporations, insurers, indemnitors, .
' successors, assigns, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and
each and every one thereof, of and from any and all actions,'suits,
claims, damages, judgements, and executions, known or unknown, liquidated
or unliquidated, accrued or hereafter accruing, which the Moorwood
Homeowners Association has ever had or now has or claims to have, and in
addition, and not by way of limitation of the foregoing, the Moorwood
Homeowners Association does hereby release and forever discharge First
Wisconsin National Bank of Milwaukee, First Wisconsin Mortgage Company,
and First Wisconsin Mortgage Trust, and any and all of each of their
subsidiaries, parent corporations, affiliated corporations, insurers,
indemnitors, successors, assigns, officers, employees, agents,
representatives, and each and every one thereof, of and from any and all
claims which the Moorwood Homeowners Association may have which relate
in any way to the Moorwood townhouses or any portions thereof or any
units therein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Moorwood Homeowners Association states
that it has read and understands the terms and provisions contained
herein, and that it agrees to all of said terms and provisions, it being
expressly acknowledged and understood that this GENERAL RELEASE is upon
the execution and delivery hereof in full force and effect and legal
binding. "
Dated this day ofdtt�' 1979
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MOORW OD HOH€OWNERS SSOCIATION
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The following is a partial list of election judges that have
confirmed they will work the general election on November 6, 1979:
PRECINCT 1
Head Judge R- Marian Smith' 5431 Oliver Avenue North
R- Donna Bennett 2106 54th Avenue North
D- Ardyce Matson 5525 Morgan Avenue North
PRECINCT 2.
Head Judge D- Ethel. Irving 6020 Emerson Avenue North
R- Adeline Lonn 6342 Fremont Avenue North
R- -Nancy Tanji 6330 Girard Avenue North
PRECINCT 3
Head Judge R- Evonne Chatelle 7006 Newton Avenue North
D- Esther Durland 6851 W. River Road
R- Sharon Finucane 7013 Morgan Avenue North
D -Jean Schiebel 2120 70th Avenue North
PRECINCT 4
Head Judge D -Alice Madir 7024 Quail Avenue North
PRECINCT-5
Head Judge D- Geraldine Dorphy 4306 Winchester Lane
D -Alice VanMeerten• 4519 Winchester Lane
R- Gladys Leerhoff 4301 66th Avenue North
R -Joan McGonigal 4806 Howe Lane
PRECINCT 6
Head Judge D -Lois Moeller 2818 O'Henry Road
R -Joan Reavely 3018 Mumford Road
R- Josephine Swart 6007 Xerxes Avenue North
PRECINCT 7
Head Judge D -Mona Hintzman 4018 58th Avenue North
R- Barbara Forder 5936 Halifax Place
D -Carol Benkofske 4019 Janet Lane
R -Dawn Kiefer 6218 Kyle Avenue North
PRECINCT 8
Head Judge D -Ethel Pettman 4919.Beard Avenue North
R -Kathy Theisen 5701 June Avenue North
R- Dorothy Olson 3906 Burquest Lane
D -Anne Bergquist 5133 Xerxes Avenue North
NOTE: Apparently because of the number of women working, we are
having difficulty in obtaining election judges. The
remainder of the judges that are needed for this election
will submitted to you for your approval at the October 22,
meeting.
Member introduced the following resolution ��
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and moved its adoption;
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION TO CANCEL LEVY PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED TO THE
COUNTY AUDITOR
WHEREAS, at a regular session of the (then) Village Council of
the (then) Village of Brooklyn Center held on March 8, 1960, ,a resolution
was duly adopted providing in part that the sum of $21,300 be levied in
the year 1979 for payment of principal and interest on bonds issued to
finance Water Improvement No. 1960 -1; and
WHEREAS, said resolution was thereafter duly certified to the
Auditor of and for Hennepin Count Mi and
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- WHEREAS, there is presently on hand in Improvement Fund 1959 -A
and B sufficient money to pay any and all principal and interest on said
bonds issued to finance construction of Water Improvement No. 1960 -1 and
at least five percent in excess thereof, without the levy of said $21,
in the year 1979.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
.of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota as follows:
1. It is hereby determined that the levy of a direct ad
valorem tax on all taxable property in the -City previously made and certified
in the amount of $21,300 for the year 1979 in connection with the financing
of Water Improvement No. 1960 -1 is unnecessary and may cancelled, there
being sufficient money on hand in Improvement Fund 1959 -A and B at the present
time to pay any and all principal and interest, and at least five percent in
excess thereof, on said bonds issued to finance said Water Improvement No.
1960 -1, without collection of said ad valorem tax.
2. The Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota is hereby requested
to cancel the said levy of $21,300 for the year 1979 previously certified
pursuant to the provisions of Section 475.61, Minnesota Statutes, 1957.
3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit
a certified copy of this resolution to said Hennepin County Auditor forthwith.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
-, member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof;
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member / Q
introduced the following resolution /
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION TO CANCEL LEVY PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED TO THE
COUNTY AUDITOR
WHEREAS, at a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center held on March 4, 1968, a resolution was duly adopted pro-
viding in part that the sum of $5,300 be levied in the year 1979 for payment
i. of principal and interest on bonds issued to finance various improvement
projects: and
WHEREAS, said resolution was thereafter duly certified to the
Auditor of and for Hennepin County, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, there is presently on hand in the 1968 Improvement Fund
sufficient money to pay any and all principal and interest on said bonds
issued to finance construction of said improvements, and at least five
percent in excess thereof, without the levy of said $5,300 in the year 1979.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council the City
of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota as follows: ro
1. It.is hereby determined that the levy of a direct ad valorem
tax on all.taxable property in the City previously made and certified in the
amount of $5,300 for the year 1979 in connection with the financing of various
improvement projects is unnecessary and may be cancelled, there being sufficient
money on hand in the 1968 Improvement Fund at the present time to pay any and
all principal and interest, and at :least five percent in excess thereof, on
said.bonds issued to finance said improvements, without collection of said
direct ad valorem tax.
2. The Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota is hereby requested
to cancel the said levy of $5,300 for the year 1979 previously certified
pursuant to the provision of Section 475.61, Minnesota Statutes, 1957.
3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit
a certified copy_of this resolution to said Hennepin County Auditor forthwith.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER BROOKLYN CENTER'S HOUSING REHABILITATION
GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center by virtue of
Resolution 73 -202 established a Housing and Redevelopment Authority pursuant to
the provisions of the Minnesota Housing and Redevelopment Authority Act, Minnesota
Statutes, Section 462.411 et. seq., in order to prevent substandard, slum and
blight areas in Brooklyn Center which could not be redeveloped without government
assistance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center has established
a local housing rehabilitation grant program to be funded with Community Develop-
ment monies; and
WHEREAS, it is the function of the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelop-
ment Authority to assure decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations be
available to persons of low and moderate incomes:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Brooklyn Center City Council that
the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority be authorized to provide
administrative policy direction for the Brooklyn Center Housing Rehabilitation
Grant Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelop-
ment Authority be authorized to receive Community Development monies as a reimburse -
ment for monies expended under the Brooklyn Center Housing Rehabilitation Grant
Program
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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Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING CC WRACT FORM _
(SIDERU..K CONTRACT 1979 -H)
WIEREAS, on Septenber 24, 1979, the Brooklyn Center City Council
by Resolution No. 79 -210 rejected the bid of C. S. McCrossan, Inc. for
Sidewalk Improvement Project No. 1979 -9 inasmuch as said bid substantially
exceeded the City Engineer's estimate for said work; and
MEREAS, on the aforementioned date, the City Council directed the
City Engineer to solicit quotations and negotiate a contract for Sidewalk
Improvement Project No. 1979 -9; and
WHEMAS, Chapter 471.345 of the Minnesota Statutes provides for
the purchase of merchandise, materials or equipment, or any kind of con -
struction work by informal quotations when the amount of such contract is
less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and
WHIMS, the City Manager has obtained quotations for Contract 1979-H
which consists of Sidewalk Improvement Project No. 1979 -9 and has determined
that the quotation of C. S. McCrossan, Inc. in the amount of $ 5,912.00
is the best quotation submitted.
NOW, TBEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the quotation of C. S. McCzossan, Inc. in the amount of
-' $ 5,912.00 as to furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, and equipment
in connection with the above mentioned improvement projects) according to
the plans and specifications therefor now on file in the-office of the City
Clerk is deemed to be the best quotation submitted for said work by responsible
contractor and said quotation is hereby accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby
authorized to execute a contract with said contractor.
Date Mahar
AaTEST:
r Clerk
The notion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
m°mber , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member introduced the following resolution �o
and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 79 -196 PROVIDING
FOR WAGE AND SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of .the City of Brooklyn Center
that Resolution No. 79 -196, as previously adopted by the City Council on
August 27, 1979, be adopted in amended form as follows:
WHEREAS, on September 27, 1978, the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center adopted a Budget for the calendar year 1979; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 1978, the City Council did adopt Resolution
No. 79 -296 which set salaries and wages for the year 1979 for all nonorganized
City employees; and -
WHEREAS, the wages set for the position of Chief of Police did not
contemplate a salary adjustment following the successful completion of the
probationary period of James L. Lindsay; and
WHEREAS, James L. Lindsay, Chief of Police, has successfully
completed his probationary period; and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center Police Department has _undergone a
successful reorganization under the direction of Chief Lindsay.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center to adjust the salary for the position of Chief of Police from
$29,340 annually to $30,340 annually retroactive to August 1, 1979.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the monies for the salary adjustment be
funded through the salary appropriation for the Police Department as approved
in the 1979 Brooklyn Center Budget.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE DATA
PROCESSING TERMINAL FOR PROPERTY DATA SYSTEM
WHEREAS, Chapter 471.345 of the Minnesota Statutes provides for
the purchase of merchandise, materials or equipment, or any kind of
construction work by informal quotations when the amount of such contract
is less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and
WHEREAS, the City has a need for a CR terminal which is compatible
with the newly installed property data system; and
WHEREAS, LOGIS (Local Government Information Services) has notified
the City in writing that it is necessary to secure a proprietary Hewlett -
Packard programming product; and
WHEREAS, the only terminal presently available to the City is a
new Hewlett- Packard model 2640E owned by Dahlberg Electronics, Inc.; and
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WHEREAS, Dahlberg Electronics, Inc. is willing to sell the
terminal to the City at their cost.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the City Manager be authorized to contract for the
purchase of one HP2640B terminal in the amount of $3,106.60 from Dahlberg
Electronics. Inc.
Date Mayor
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ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
r RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING TWENTY -FIVE YEARS OF PUBLIC
SERVICE BY TRUMAN A. NELSON
WHEREAS, Truman A. Nelson completed twenty -five years of public
service with the City of Brooklyn Center on October 12, 1979; and
WHEREAS, he has served in the Municipal Liquor Stores since
October 12, 1954 and as Manager of the Municipal Liquor Stores since
1961; and
WHEREAS, he has served as a member of the Brooklyn Center
Volunteer Fire Department from 1953 to 1974; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Liquor Stores have shown steady growth
under Mr. Nelson's management; and
WHEREAS, his public service and civic effort for the benefit
of the community merits the gratitude of the citizens of Brooklyn Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Brooklyn Center to recognized and commend the twenty -five years of
employment and dedicated public service of Truman A. Nelson, Brooklyn
Center Liquor'Stores Manager.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof:;
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
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RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING TWENTY -FIVE YEARS OF PUBLIC
SERVICE BY RICHARD J. JENNRICH
WHEREAS, Richard J. Jennrich completed twenty -five years of
public service with the City of Brooklyn Center on March 30, 1978 and
WHEREAS, he has served briefly as a clerk in the municipal
liquor stores and is currently serving in the Department of Public Works
as a Light Equipment Operator; and
WHEREAS, he has served as a member of the Brooklyn Center
Volunteer Fire Department from 1953 through 1974; and
WHEREAS, his public service and civic effort for the betterment
of the community merits the gratitude of the citizens of Brooklyn Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Brooklyn Center to recognize and commend the twenty -five years of
employment and dedicated public service of Richard J. Jennrich.
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.
M & C No. 79 -26
FROM THE OFFICE
OF THE CITY MANAGER
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
Subject Employee Service Recognition
Program - -
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council:
The staff has discussed recently the merits of establishing an employee
service recognition program which would honor the City's employees for
their years of service to the City. - Paul Holmlund spent some time assembling
the program and we believe such a program would encourage emplovee - loyalty and
strengthen the "esprit de corps" among the employees. Attached is the schedule
of awards which would recognize full -time and permanent part -time employees at
certain intervals during their City employment.
The program can be funded within current appropriations and I am requesting
the Council review the program and if you have any suggestions, especially
in the area of "how presented ", I will be happy to discuss any modifications
you may wish.
Res c ul submitted,'
a d G.� plinter
City Man e r
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
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SCHEDULE OF AWARDS
I AWARDED UPON THE ATTAINMENT OF CERTAIN YEARS OF SERVICE:
YEAR AWARDS HOW PRESENTED
5 5 year pin (Exhibit C) By Department.Director
10 10 year pin (Exhibit C) By City Manager
15 15 year pin (Exhibit C) By City Manager
20 (1) 20 year pin (Exhibit D) At City Council Meeting
(2) Council Resolution in By City Council
picture frame (Exhibit E)
(3) Engraved Desk Set (Exhibit F)
25 (1) 25 year pin (Exhibit G) At City Council Meeting
(2) Plaque (Exhibit H) By City Council
II UPON RETIREMENT WITH 10 YEARS OR MORE OF SERVICE:
Personalized Council Resolution mounted At City Council Meeting
on walnut plague (Exhibit I) By City Council
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Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution w..Q
Moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -4 8
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION' OF AFD APPRECIATION
NOR THE DEDICATED PL "L'C Sr ?DICE CF IAA CARL
WHEREAS, Mr. Carl Martin served as a light equipment operator f.,m
September, 1959 through February, 1979; and
WIiEREAS, his devotion to the tasks and responsibilities associate
with this position contributed substantially to the soi:rd progress and de.alop-
tnent of the City; and
WHEREAS, his public service and civic effort for the betterment of 'he
Community merit the gratitude of the citizens of Brooklyn Center.
-- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
- r Brooklyn Center that:
- o_ `.:. Carl Man Is
tecgntzed and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center.
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Date
ATTEST /L:� •.�.�- . .
Deputy Clark
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Bill Fignar , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor: Dean Nyquist, Tory laefier, Bill Fignar, Gene
Lhotka, and Celia Scott;
and the following voted against the sane: . none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted,
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Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and
moved Its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 79 -48
• RESOLUTION D(PRESS".G RECOGNITION CF „ P :D APPP.ECI:,TIO`I
,OR THE DEDICA LD PCRUC S °•'.:'ICE OF MR. CARL .` +RT'.`'
WHEREAS, Mr. Carl Martin served as a light equipment operator from
September, 1959 through February, 1979; and
WHEREAS, his devotton to the tasks and responsibilities associated
with this position contributed substantially to the sound progress and "develop-
ment of the City; and
WHEREAS, his public service and civic effort for the betterment of the
: e mmuntty merit the gratitude of the citizens of Brooklyn Center.
• NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that:
: The dcd' ' - `r ccr +-- of Mr. Carl `• tom:
reFoft—tized 3rd erpr- efxtod by thn City of Brooklvn Center.
.., 1'ebruary 12. 1979
Date
ATTEST
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Deputy Clark
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Bill Fignar , and upon vote being taken thereon, the
Mowing voted in favor: Dean Nyquist, Tony Kuefler, Bill Fignar, Gene
bhotka, and Celia Scutt;
and the following voted against the sane: -none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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Member introduced the fallowing .resolution
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and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE PRESSURE
DEMAND AIR MASKS WITH WALKWAY BRACKETS
WHEREAS, Chapter 471.345 of the Minnesota Statutes provides for
the purchase of merchandise materials or equipment, or any kind of
construction work by informal quotations when the amount of such contract
is less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has obtained quotations on the purchase
of three pressure demand air masks with walkway brackets and has determined
that the quotation of Mid Central Fire & Safety in the amount of $1,722
($574 each) is the best quotation submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Brooklyn Center that the City Manager be authorized to contract for
the purchase of three pressure demand air masks with walkway brackets in
the amount of $1,722 from Mid Central Fire & Safety.
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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QUOTATIONS FOR
SCOTT 2.2 PRESSURE _ S RE AIR PACS
each total --
Mid Central Fire & Safety $574 $1,722
Elvin Safety Supply $600 $1,800
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Member introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF MICROFILM AND
FICHE READER PRINTER
WHEREAS, Chapter 471:345 of the Minnesota Statutes provides for
the purchase of merchandise, materials or equipment, or any kind of
construction work by informal quotations when the amount of such contract
is less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000); and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has obtained quotations on the purchase
of one (1) microfilm and fiche reader printer and has determined that the
quotation of M & W, Inc. in the amount of $1,911.90 is the best quotation
submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Brooklyn enter that at the -City Manager be authorized to contract for
the purchase of one microfilm and fiche reader printer in the amount of
$1.911.90 from M & W, Inc.
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 g
1 owin voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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QUOTATIONS FOR
MIRCROFILM & FICHE READER PRINTER
3M Company $3,500.00
Xerox, Inc. $3,510.00
Bell & Howell $2,595.00 (will handle roll film only)
M & W, Inc. $1,911.90,
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Member introduced the following resolution \
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and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE $70,000 IN THE CAPITAL PROJECTS
FUND FOR THE SHINGLE CREEK RELOCATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Capital Projects Fund was created to provide; funds,
and to account for the expenditure of such funds, for major capital outlays,
(which shall include, but not be limited to, construction or acquisition of
major permanent facilities having a relatively Song life); and /or to reduce
debt incurred for capital outlays; and
WHEREAS, the sources of revenue for said Capital Projects Fund
consists of ad valorem taxation, transfers by the City Council of
of other City Funds, issuance of bonds, interest earnings of the Fund, and
from other sources of revenue which from time to time the City Council deems
to be available for transfer to the Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the Shingle Creek Relocation
Project, also known as Engineering Project No. 78 -40, and has committed City
funds in the amount of $70,000 to the project; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of at least $70,000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center to appropriate the amount of $70,000 in the Capital Projects
Fund for the Shingle Creek Relocation Project.
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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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Member introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
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RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE $25,000 IN THE CAPITAL
PROJECTS FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BROOKLANE
PARK SHELTER BUILDING
WHEREAS, the Capital Projects Fund was created to provide funds,
and to account for the expenditure of such funds, for major capital outlays
(which shall include, but not be limited to, construction or acquisition of
major permanent facilities having a relatively long life); and /or to reduce
debt incurred for capital outlays; and
WHEREAS, the sources of revenue for said Capital Projects Fund
consists of ad valorem taxation, transfers by the City Council of-surpluses
of other City Funds, issuance of bonds, interest earnings of the Fund, and
from other sources of revenue which from time to time the City Council
deems to be available for transfer to the Fund; and
WHEREAS, the condition of the existing shelter building at Brooklane
Park has deteriorated to the point where it must be demolished and removed
from the premises to avoid any possible injuries to occupants; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary to
replace the shelter building; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of at least $25,000.
NOW,,,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center to appropriate the amount of $25,000 in the Capital Projects
Fund for the construction of a Brooklane Park shelter building.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member introduced the following resolution o
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE $50,000 IN THE CAPITAL
PROJECTS FUND AS THE CITY'S MATCHING FUNDS FOR
THE CENTRAL PARK LAWCON PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Capital Projects Fund was created to provide funds,
and to account for the expenditure of such funds, for major capital outlays
(which shall include, but not be limited to, construction or acquisition of
major permanent facilities having a relatively long life); and /or to reduce
debt incurred for capital outlays; and
WHEREAS, the sources of revenue for said Capital Projects Fund
consists of ad valorem taxation, transfers by the City Council of surpluses
of other City Funds, issuance of bonds, interest earnings of the Fund, and
from other sources of revenue which from time to time the City Council deems
to be available for transfer to the Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved the Central Park LAWCON
Project, also known as Engineering Project No. 78 -41 and has committed City
funds in the amount of $50,000 as the City's matching share for federal and
state grants for the project, and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of at least $50,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center to appropriate the amount of $50,000 in the Capital Projects
Fund for the City's matching; share of the Central Park LAWCON Project.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE $14,390 IN THE CAPITAL
PROJECTS FUND AS THE CITY'S MATCHING FUNDS FOR
THE SHINGLE CREEK TRAILWAY LAWCON PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Capital Projects Fund was created to provide funds,
and to account for the expenditure of such funds, for major capital outlays
(which shall include,; but not be limited to, construction or acquisition of
major permanent facilities having a relatively long life); and /or to reduce
debt incurred for capital outlays; and
WHEREAS, the sources of revenue for said Capital Projects Fund
consists of ad valorem taxation, transfers by the City Council of surpluses
of other City Funds issuance of bonds, interest earnings of the Fund, and
from other sources of revenue which from time to time the City Council deems
to be available for transfer to the Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved Shingle Creek Trailway LAWCON
Project, also known as Engineering Project No. 78 -42, and has committed the
amount of $14,390 as the City's matching share for federal and state grants
for the project; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Capital Projects Fund in the
amount of at least $14,390.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center to appropriate the amount of $14,390 in the Capital Projects
Fund for the City's matching share of the Shingle Creek Trailway LAWCON Project.
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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Member introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR INSTAL ATION OF FUEL OIL TANK
AT CITY HALL /CIVIC CENTER
WHMEAS, Chapter 471.345 of the Minnesota Statutes provides for the
purchase of merchandise, materials, or equipment, or any kind of construction
work by informal quotations when the amount of such contract is less than ten
thousand dollars ($10,000); and
%WRE'AS, the City Clerk and the Director of Public tnbrks have obtained
quotations for the installation of a fuel oil tank at the City`Hall /Civic Center
ccuplex, and said quotations were as follows
Griggs Contracting, Inc. $6,340.00
2113 Cedar Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
Burner Service & Combustion
Controls Company, Inc. $12,420.00
2119 Lyndale Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MLV _
AND, WMRIAS, it appears that the bid of Griggs Contracting, Inc. in
the amount of $6,340.00 is the best bid submitted.
NOW; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center that the bid of Griggs Contracting, Inc. is hereby accepted. The Mayor
and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute a contract with said bidder.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was dully seconded by
mmber , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution ues declared duly passed and adopted.
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Member introduced the following resolution
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and moved its adoption:
RESOF JJTION NO.
} RESOLUTION 'AUTHORIZING REPLACEMENT C 'PRIVATE DRrMRY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that
the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to enter into agreement
with Mr. Foy West, 5339 Humboldt Avenue, wherein the City agrees to replace
the driveway from the alley to the garage on said premises, provides the
Owner agrees to pay a supplemental special assessment of $100.00.
Date Mayor
ATTEST: ......
Clerk
The ration 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:
where said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted
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OF 8301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
B ROOK
LYN BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430
TELEPHONE 561- 5440
CENTER EMERGENCY- POLICE -FIRE
561 -5720
TO: Gerald G. Splinter, City Manager
FM4: Sy Knapp, Director of Public hbrks
DATE: October 11, 1979
RE: Foy West's Driveway
In accordance with the City Council's request at the September 24 meeting, I
contacted Mr. Roy West, 5339 Humboldt Avenue North to discuss a settlement
regarding his driveway problem.. I offered to recommend approval of either
of the .following two options:
Option 1: Leave the driveway in place, as is, but give Mr. West a
_ credit of $250 on his assessment for the alley improvements.
Note The $250 figure approximately represents the total
,costs which would have been incurred in completely replacing
the driveway at the time the alley has being paved.
Option 2: City to completely remove and replace the driveway at an
appmxiirate cost of $600, if Mr. West will agree to pay
$150 additional assessments.
Nate: The $150 figure approximately represents the difference
between total replacement and the partial replacement which eras
accomplished (the City did offer to completely replace the
driveway on this basis at that time, and this offer was de-
clined by Mr. West. Accordingly, this constitutes a second
opportunity for Mr. West to accept this offer).
Mr. West called me back yesterday to say that he would agree to Option 2, if
the City agrees to charge him $100 instead of $150.
In the interests of resolving this matter, I reccx mrxid that we, the City, agree
to this settlement. A resolution for that purpose is attached for consideration
by the City Council.
Note: Because of the lateness of the season, this work probably will not be done
until next year. Mr. West understands this and is agreeable to it.
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Member introduced the following resolution 1
and moved its adoption
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A PROPOSED
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT BY WISE, GREENWALD &
GREENWALD UNDER THE MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
ACT, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO
THE COMMISSIONER OF SECURITIES FOR APPROVAL THEREOF
AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS AND
MATERIALS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center,
- Minnesota, as follows:
1. There has been presented to this Council a proposal by
Wise, Greenwald & Greenwald, a Minnesota general partnership (the "Owner "),
that the City undertake a project pursuant to the Minnesota Municipal
Industrial Development Act (Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 474), to provide
financing for the acquisition by the Owner of land and an existing office
and manufacturing building in the City and the construction of an addition
and other improvements thereto, a parking lot and various site improvements
(hereinafter called the "Project "). Under the proposal, the Project will
be owned by the Owner and leased to Cass Screw Machine Products Company,
a Minnesota corporation (the "Lessee "), and will be used by the Lessee in
its business. The Owner will enter into a loan agreement with the City
upon such terms and conditions as are necessary to produce income and
revenues sufficient to pay, when due, the principal of and interest on up
to approximately $650,000 Industrial Development Revenue Bond of the City
to be issued pursuant to said Chapter 474, Minnesota Statutes, to provide
monies for the Project, and the City will pledge its interest in the loan
agreement to secure the bonds.
2. As required by said Chapter 474, Minnesota Statutes, this
Council conducted a public hearing on October 15, 1979, on the proposal
to undertake and finance the Project, after publication in the official
newspaper and a newspaper of general circulation in the City of a notice
of the time and place of hearing, stating the general nature of the Project
and an estimate of the principal amount of bonds or other obligations to be
issued to finance the Project and stating that a draft copy of the proposed
Application to the Commissioner of Securities, together with all attachments
and exhibits thereto, shall be available for public inspection at the office
of the City Clerk, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to and including the date of hearing; and all parties who
appeared at the public hearing were given an opportunity to express their
views with respect to the proposal.
3. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the purpose
of the Project is and the effect thereof will be to promote the public
welfare by the attraction, encouragement and development of economically
sound industry, agriculture and commerce so as to prevent, so far as possible,
the mergence of blighted and marginal lands and areas of chronic unemployment;
the retention and development of industry to use the available resources of
the community in order to retain the benefit of its existing investment in
educational and public service facilities, by halting the movement of talented,
educated personnel of mature age to other areas and thus preserving the
economic and human resources needed as abase for providing governmental
services and facilities; and the more intensive development of land avail-
able in the area to provide a more adequate tax base to finance the cost of
governmental services in the City, County and School District where the
Project is located.
RESOLUTION NO.
4. The Project is hereby given preliminary approval by the
City subject to approval of the Project by the Commissioner of Securities
and subject to final approval by this Council and by the purchasers of any
bonds to be issued as to the ultimate details of the bonds and the Project.
5. In accordance with Section 474.01, Subd. 7a, Minnesota
Statutes, the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk, and such other
officers and members of the Citty as may from time to time be designated
are hereby authorized and directed to submit an Application for approval
of the Project to the Commissioner of Securities and request his approval
thereof, and the Mayor, the City Manager, the City Clerk, and other officers,
employees and agents of the City are hereby authorized to provide the Com-
m with such preliminary information as he may require.. The Owner,
the Lessee, Messrs. Faegre & Benson as bond counsel, the City Attorney, and
other City officials are also authorized to initiate the preparation of a
proposed loan .agreement and such other documents as may be necessary or
appropriate to the Project so that, when and if the proposed Project is
approved by the Commissioner and this Council gives its final approval
thereto, the Project may be carried forward expeditiously.
6. The Lessee has agreed to pay any and all costs incurred by
the City j in connection with the Project whether or not the Project is.
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approved by the Commissioner and whether or not the Project is carried to
completion and to indemnify the City, its officers and employees from all
liability which the City and any officers and employees may incur in connec
tion with the Project or the issuance and sale of the bonds.
7. The Owner and the Lessee are hereby authorized to enter into
such contracts, in their own names and not as agents for the City, as may
be necessary 'for the acquisition and construction of the Project by any
means available to them and in the manner they determine without advertisement
for bids as may be required for the acquisition or construction of other
municipal facilities, but the City shall not be liable on any such contracts.
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Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
_ and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
STUDY SESSION
SEPTEMBER 27, 1979
CITY HALL
CALL TO ORDER
The Planning Commission met in study session and was called to order by Chairman
Hal Pierce at 7:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chairman Pierce, Commissioners Malecki, Hawes, Manson and Erickson. Also present
were Director of Planning and Inspection Ronald Warren, Superintendent of
Engineering James Noska,and Planning Assistant Gary Shallcross.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13, 1979
Commissioner Hawes noted that the minutes omitted the adjournment of the Planning'
Commission. The City Engineer also pointed out that the paragraph on page 8 of
the minutes should be revised to read that Highway 169 is "proposed to be" up-
graded north of the 694 intersection. Motion by Commissioner Hawes seconded by
Commissioner Erickson to approve the minutes of the September 13 meeting as
corrected. Voting in favor: Chairman Pierce, Commissioners Malecki Hawes,
Manson and Erickson. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
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APPLICATION NOS. 79 057 and 79058 (Construction Analysis and Management /Medtronic
Following the Chairman's explanation the Secretary introduced the first item of
business which was site and building and R.L.S. approval for a 53,000 square
foot addition to the existin Medtronic facili at-67O0 Shi 'Creek Parkwa
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The Secretary explained that the site includes Tracts C and D of R.L.S. 1360
and is bounded by Speculative Industrial Building No. VI on the north, by
Shingle Creek Parkway on the west, by 67th Avenue on the south, and by Hiawatha
Rubber and the Earle Brown Farm Apartments on the west. He noted that the land`
is zoned -I -1 and that the research and development use for the proposed addition
is consistent with the existing use approved by the City Council. He stated
that although that use is not specifically listed as a permitted use in the
Zoning Ordinance, it does fall into the general category of "other uses similar
in nature" allowed under Section 35 -337, Subsection f.:
The Secretary pointed out that the two tracts are-roughly nine acres in total
and are'divided from east to west by a 40 foot utility easement located in the
area of the existing property line. Access to the site is gained by a curb cut
off 67th Avenue North and a single curb cut (without.a median cut) off Shingle
Creek Parkway. He stated that the new building addition would utilize the
area between the existing Medtronic building and the utility easement which is
presently used for parking. The Secretary explained that the utility easement
will be moved northward approximately 15 feet and the applicant proposes to
relocate an existing water main to allow for the expansion.
The Secretary indicated that the east half of Tract C will be used for parking
with the west half deferred for possible future development. He noted that no
external alterations are proposed for the south portion of the existing site.
Required parking for the site is 221 spaces based on 32,993 sq. ft. of office
space (or 165 spaces at one per 200 sq. ft.) and 45,140 sq. ft. of industrial
space (or 56 spaces at l per 800 sq. ft.). The Secretary noted that the
proposed site plan provides 248 parking spaces and therefore exceeds the
ordinance requirements.
9 -27 -79 -1-
Access to the new parking lot will be via a newly constructed driving lane
located along the east side of the property between the building and a recently
constructed lithium storage building. A 50 foot buffer strip is being provided
where the site abuts the .R5 zoned Earle Brown Farm Apartments, he noted, and
is keeping with a recently recommended Zoning Ordinance Amendment..
The Secretary pointed out that the new structure will add space for two additional
loading berths in accordance with ordinance requirements. The Secretary also
noted that the plan provides for two storage tanks to contain argonne and
nitrogen which will be wholly enclosed, extending the full height of the building
and located on the north side of the building. Storage of volatile chemicals is
designated in a separate reinforced: room on the north side of the first floor of
the new building, adjacent to- the_ shipping and. receiving_ area The Secretary
commented that the Fire Chief is in the process of reviewing the proposed list
of chemicals to be stored on the site and will certify that the building plans
provide proper storage of chemicals prior to the issuance of building ` permits.
The Secretary briefly reviewed the landscape plan for the site, pointing out
that the plan provides a 6 foot high berm at the northeast corner to shield the
parking lot from the residential use to the east. This, he noted, is felt to
be more attractive and more practical than a screen fence. A four foot high
undulating berm is proposed along Shingle Creek Parkway. He reviewed the
plantings for the site which include Honey Locust, Green Ash, Amur Maple, and
Little Leaf Lindens. He stated that all unpaved areas are proposed to be
sodded and sprinkl'ered with the exception of the future building site which is
to be seeded only. The applicant, he explained, is requesting deferral of land -
scaping in this area for a period of two years. The Secretary stated that
drainage from the site is generally to the south and west. He added that the
contractor proposed to salvage and reuse existing storm and sanitary sewer
utilities presently under the new building site.
Regarding the relocation of the 40 foot utility easement through the middle of
the site, the Secretary explained that the applicant had chosen to relocate the
water line rather than scale down the building which was the other alternative.
He added as a condition of approval that the proposed sidewalk, which will be
located over the same easement, should be extended to the existing sidewalk on
Shingle Creek Parkway.
Commissioner Hawes asked whether the _walkway would not create some problems on
the site. The Secretary explained that the walkway easement existed prior to
the Medtronic facility. He stated that the problems presented by the walkway
were not insurmountable and that it would serve to facilitate pedestrian traffic•
into the Industrial Park.
Commissioner Erickson commented that the parking formula seemed to be based on a
production facility. He noted that the proposed use would include research
and development and questioned whether the plan provides for enough parking.
The Secretary explained that the required parking was calculated based on a
mixture of office and warehouse uses, with total floor area divided between
these two classifications. This amount was actually less than the amount
proposed by Medtronic.
In answer to a question by Commissioner Hawes, the Secretary explained that
water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer are located in the 40 foot utility
easement.
9 -27 -79 -2-
The Secretary pointed out on the plan the location of the lithium storage
building on the east side of the site, the new drive between the lithium storage
building and the main building. He explained that access to the site could
either be from Shingle Creek Parkway for northbound traffic or from 67th Avenue
North for southbound traffic. He noted that there is a proposed median cut on
Shingle Creek Parkway that will service both the Spec IX and Spec VI _sites.
40 He stated that Medtronic could have access to this median cut because there
already is _a joint agreement, but has not, at this time, chosen to utilize it.
The Secretary then briefly reviewed the proposed R.L.S. He explained that the
applicant is seeking to combine Tracts C and D of R.L.S. 1360 into a single
parcel for use by Medtronic in conjunction with the expansion of the existing
facility. He explained that Section 35 -540 of the Zoning Ordinance requires
that multiple parcels of land which are contiguous and adjacent and which are
proposed to serve a single development use and which are under common ownership
shall be combined into a single parcel through platting and registered land
survey. He noted that the application before the Commission is in response to
that requirement.
The Secretary again noted for the Commission the 40 foot utility easement
'running east to west over the middle of the property. He pointed out that
access to the parcel is provided off Shingle Creek Parkway and 67th Avenue
North. He commented that the lot dimensions are not substandard in any respect
and that the proposed use for the site is permitted under the City's ordinance.
The Secretary suggested that the preliminary plat be revised prior to consider-
ation by the City Council to show the exact location of the relocated 40 foot
utility and sidewalk easement and that existing easement documents for utilities
and sidewalks be revised in accordance with the plat revisions.
The Commission briefly discussed the relocation of the utility easement. Chair-
man Pierce asked whether the new easement would be located primarily under paved
area. The Secretary acknowledged that it would. The Superintendent of.Engineer
ing noted that the center of the easement will be just south of the center line
of the driveway. The Secretary added that an easement under pavement is not
-considered a barrier to approval. Chairman Pierce commented that the legal
description of the sidewalk easement would have to be changed. The Secretary
responded that the description of the easement should be such that it is possible
to locate the sidewalk anywhere within the new utility easement_
At that point, Dave Hall of Ellerbe Architects, reviewed some conceptual pictures
of the proposed site. Chairman Pierce asked about the future building site.
Mr. Hall answered that the area indicated on the plans for a future building
will not be developed until a separate decision has been made by Medtronic. The
Secretary explained that the 50 foot setback area along Shingle Creek` Parkway
will be sodded and contain an underground irrigation system. The future building
site improvements will be deferred for two years.
In response to a question from Chairman Pierce, Mr. Hall stated that Medtronic
is not interested in sharing access with Spec VI onto Shingle Creek Parkway
because it would require a complicated three turn exit. In answer to Com-
missioner Hawes, Mr. Hall stated that the nitrogen and argonne tanks would be
filled by trucks entering off of Shingle Creek Parkway and that such deliveries
would be rare, approximately every six weeks. Commissioner Hawes probed the
Engineer for Medtronic on the reinforcing of the volatile storage area and the
nitrogen and argonne storage tanks. The Engineer stated that there would be
about four or five 55 gallon drums of volatile chemicals, primarily cleaning
fluids.
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Mr. -Hall , the architect for the project, stated that the wall system for the
new addition will be very energy efficient since the entire building site must
meet the new State Energy Code which the existing facility does not meet by
itself.
In response to Commissioner Hawes, Mr. Florhaug of Construction Analysis and
Management, explained that the amount of traffic to the site would be minimal,
about one semi - trailer - per month.
A CTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 79057 (Medtronic)
Motion by Commissioner- Malecki seconded by Commissioner Hawes to recommend ap-
proval of Application No. 79057 submitted by Construction Analysis and Management,
Inc. for sit& and building plan approval for a 53,000 square foot, two story,
addition to the existing Medtronic facility at 6700 Shingle Creek Parkway,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The 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 and utility plans are subject to review
and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of
permits.
3. A Performance Agreement and supporting financial guarantee
(in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be
submitted to assure completion of approved site improvements.
With the exception of the dry room, the building shall be
equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet
NFPA Standard No. 13 and shall be connected to a central
monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City
Ordinances. Fire protection for the dry rooms shall be
subject to the approval of the Fire Chief.
5. All outside trash disposal and /or rooftop mechanical equipment
shall be appropriately screened from view.
6. B612 concrete curb and gutter shall be provided around all
driving and parking areas.
7. An underground irrigation system shall be provided in all
sodded and planting areas to facilitate site maintenance.
8. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject
to-the requirements of Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances.
9. The two parcels comprehended for this development shall be
combined into a single parcel through platting or registered
land survey. A final plat shall be approved by the City
Council and filed with the County prior to the issuance of
occupancy permits for the addition.
J 10. Landscaping improvements for the area designated as a
potential building site at the northwest corner of the
property shall be deferred (other than seeding the area) for
a period of up to two years. After two years, if there is
no development plan forthcoming, the potential building site
shall be sodded, sprinklered, and landscaped consistent with
other green areas on the site. Their performance bond will
.not be released in its entirety until this is accomplished.
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11. The applicant shall enter into a standard utility maintenance
agreement with the City as approved by the City Engineer.
12. Storage of chemicals on the site is subject to the review and
approval of the Fire Chief prior to the issuance of building
permits.
13. The proposed sidewalk shall be extended to the existing sidewalk
on Shingle Creek Parkway.
Voting in favor: Chairman Pierce, Commissioners Malecki;, Hawes, Manson and
Erickson. Voting i n passed.
against: none. The m t o
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PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Pierce next opened the meeting for purposes of a public hearing on
Application No. 79058. No one spoke relating to the application.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Commissioner Erickson seconded by Commissioner Manson to close the
public hearing on Preliminary R.L.S. under Application No. 79058. Voting in
favor: Chairman Pierce, Commissioners Malecki, Hawes, Manson and Erickson.
Voting against: none. The motion passed.
ACTION RECOMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 79058 (Medtronic)
Motion by Commissioner Erickson seconded by Commissioner Malecki to recommend
approval of Application No. 79058 submitted by Construction Analysis and Manage-
ment, Inc. for Preliminary R.L.S. approval to combine Tracts C and D of R.L.S,.
1360 into a single parcel for use by Medtronic, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Final R.L.S. is subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
2.'. The final R.L.S. is subject .to the provisions of Chapter 15
of the City Ordinances.
3. A revised preliminary R.L.S. indicating the exact location of
the relocated 40 foot utility and sidewalk easement shall be
submitted prior to City Council review.
4. Existing easement documents for utilities and sidewalk shall
be revised in accordance with the plat revisions
Votin g in favor: Chairman Pierce Commissioners MaLecki Hawes Manson and
Erickson. Voting against: none. The motion passed.
. RECESS
The Planning Commission recessed at 8:30 p.m. and resumed at 8 :59'p.m.
PRESENTATION OF THE REVISED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY BRW
Following the recess, Mr. Bill Weber of Bather, Ringrose and Wolsfeld Engineering
firm, -the City's Planning Consultant, presented the Commission with copies of
the revised Comprehensive Plan for Brooklyn Center. He encouraged the Planning
Commission to establish a public hearing in October. He also stated that
language changes proposed during those public hearings could be included with
the changes made by the City Council before a final draft was put together for
submission to neighboring municipalities. He stated that the plan must be sub-
mitted to Metropolitan Council by June 27, 1980 and that the present timetable
would meet that deadline.
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REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED FLOOD PLAIN ORDINANCE
Mr. Weber then directed the Commission's attention to a- proposed Flood Plain
Ordinance prepared in response to the requirements of the Critical Area Plan.
He explained that the Flood Plain Ordinance establishes three districts:
1. The floodway district which would be the area within a certain
flood level determined by the National Flood Insurance Study.
2 The flood fringe district, an area bordering on the floodway
district which would limit development and thereby the
potential debris which might cause damage downstream in the
event of a flood.
3. The general flood plain district which includes the previous
two zones.
Mr. Weber stated that the ordinance requires that any structures built in the
flood fringe district must be one foot above the 100 year flood level. He
stated that the floodway and flood fringe districts both have permitted and
conditional uses. He referred the Planning Commission and staff to Sections
4.3 and 5.2 of the proposed Flood Plain Ordinance for standards to evaluate
conditional uses in these districts.
The Secretary asked whether the conditions for variances are the same in the
Flood Plain Ordinance as in the City Zoning Ordinance. He stated that the City
has taken a hard stance on variances in the past and would expect any language
in the Flood Plain Ordinance to reinforce that stance. Mr. Weber responded that
he felt the language in the Flood Plain Ordinance was equally restrictive.
Chairman Pierce noted that Section 5.31 prohibits vehicular access below two
feet below flood level. He wondered whether a situation might exist where a
tract of land above flood level could only be developed if access were provided
through an area which was below two feet below flood level. Mr. Weber answered
that the Planning Commission and City Council would be free to make discretion-
ary judgments in such cases.
DISCUSSION OF THE- REVISED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Mr. Weber referred the Commission's attention to various alterations made in
the original draft of the Comprehensive Plan. The Secretary noted that the up-
dated Comprehensive Plan does not include a breakdown of various neighborhoods .
as included in the previous plan. He suggested those parts of the present Com=
prehensive Plan which are still relevant should be included in the updated plan.'Mr.
Weber responded that this was feasible and that the present Comprehensive Plan
could be continual where it does not conflict with the new Plan.
The Secretary recommended that the Planning Commission hold a'public hearing on
the proposed plan on October 25, 1979 at their monthly study session. He stated
that staff would send notices to all interested parties and publish a general
notice in the Brooklyn Center Post. He added that staff would bring before the
Planning Commission the plans for neighboring cities to check on compatibility
with the Brooklyn Center Plan over the coming months He encouraged the Plan-
ning Commission to look closely at the proposed plan and to make suggestions.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Commissioner Hawes seconded by Commissioner Erickson to set October 25,
1979 as the public hearing date for review of the Comprehensive Plan. The public
hearing is to be held in the Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. Voting in favor:
Chairman Pierce, Commissioners Malecki, Hawes, Manson and Erickson. Voting
against: none. The motion passed.
OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS
The Secretary referred the Commission to a draft ordinance amendment to add a
footnote number 10 to Section 35 -400 of the Zoning Ordinance. He recalled for the
Commission the case of the plat for eleven single family homes roughly at the
intersection of Xerxes Avenue North and Interstate 694. He stated that in that
case the Planning Commission felt that rear yard setbacks should be 50 feet from
major thoroughfares as would be required for front and side corner yard setbacks.
The Planning Assistant added that the proposed amendment would resolve the
question of buildability of a number of parcels abutting the freeway-. The
Secretary noted that the draft included berms as possible substitutes for the 50
foot setback and commented that this would not be appropriate for front yards.
He encouraged the Commission to review the draft and be ready to make a recom-
mendation at the next Planning Commission meting.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Hawes seconded by Commissioner Manson tQ "adjourn the
meeting of the Planning Commission. Voting in favor: Chairman Pierce, Commis -
sioners Malecki, Hawes, Manson and Erickson. Voting against: none. The motion
passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
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3. The applicant shall enter into a standard utility maintenance
CORRECTION agreement with the City as approved by the City Engineer.
4. A Performance Agreement and supporting financial guarantee
(in an amount to be determined by the City Manager ) shall be
submitted to assure completion of approved site improvements.
5. All outside trash disposal equipment and /or rooftop mechanical
equipment shall be appropriately screened from view.
6. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided throughout all driving
and parking areas.
7. The applicant shall acquire title to the property vacated by
the City for street purposes prior to the issuance of permits.
8. The landscape plan shall be modified to provide three additional
22" to 3" trees plus six to eight shrubs in front of the site
prior to, the consideration by the City Council.
Voting in favor: Chairman Pierce, Commissioners Malecki, Hawes, Manson, Lucht
and Erickson. Voting against: none. Not voting: Commissioner Theis.
RECESS
The Planning Commission recessed at 9:12 p.m. and resumed at 9:35 p.m..
APPLICATION NO. 79060 (Standard Oil /Quick Six)
The next item of business was Application No. 79060 submitted by Standard Oil
for special use permit and site and building plan approval to develop and
operate a combined gas station and convenience store and car wash on a 23,838
square foot site at the northwest corner of West River Road and 66th Avenue North.
The Secretary pointed out that the site is bounded by undeveloped R5 property on
the east, a nonconforming single family home on the north (with land zoned R5),
by a Texaco Station on the west side of West River Road and the proposed Atkins
Plumbing Contractors office on the south side of 66th Avenue. The Secretary
noted that the property is zoned C2 and gas stations and car washes are special
uses within that zone. The Secretary described t he site as almost square with
one 30 foot access drive onto 66th Avenue North and another onto West River Road.
The proposed structure, he said, is 31' x 36' with a 40' x 59' canopy to shelter
.four pump islands to the west of the building. He pointed out that the canopy is
to be set back 39 feet from Highway 169 right -of -way and the pump islands roughly
50 feet. He acknowledged that there is no setback requirement for either canopies
or pump islands, but that staff consider any additional pump islands to be in-
appropriate for an already crowded site. The Secretary stated that the principal
structure is split evenly between the convenience store on the west side and the
car wash on the east side. He pointed out an 8' x 12' fenced trash enclosure
is to be situated on the.east side of the building. The Secretary indicated
that all relevant setbacks are met by the proposed plan and that the 11 re-
quired parking stalls are also shown on the plan. Handicapped accessibility
is provided by two ramps on the north and west sides of the convenience store.
The Secretary then referred the Commission to a letter of application submitted
by the applicant stating that the proposed use will not be detrimental to or
impede the development of surrounding property, but will improve property values.
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The proposed hours of operation, with "normal product availability" would be
24 hours a day. The Secretary commented that since the vast majority of
business transacted is the purchase of gasoline, there does not seem to bp a
conflict with similar uses. 'If complaints should arise over the round - the -clock
service, he said, some restriction on the hours of operation could be made
through the special use permit yearly review process.
The Secretary explained that the building itself will have a split level roof
with the car wash extending roughly three feet above the convenience store.
The convenience store will receive a full mansard treatment which will also
serve to screen rooftop mechanical equipment, while the car wash will an
18 inch deck treatment around the top. The exterior of the building faces will
be precast concrete with exposed aggregate carried uniformly around the entire
building. Windows will be a dark bronze color.
The Secretary briefly reviewed the landscaping features of the plan. He pointed
out that the applicant intends to relocate or replace an existing six foot high .
redwood fence to shield driving and parking areas from neighboring residential
property. Sod is proposed in all green areas except the east side of the site
where steep slopes will be treated with Class 11 Minnesota State Highway speed
mix. The Secretary commented that two large.existing trees at the northeast
corner of the site will be preserved if at all possible.
The Secretary noted that other plantings include 10 Redtwig Dogwood, 15 Smooth
Sumac, 2 Marshall Ash, and 5 Broadmoor Junipers.. The Secretary stated that the
applicant proposes four inches of crushed rock and two inches of decorative rock
on top of reinforced "poly" in the planting areas on the west and south sides
of the site. He noted that an underground sprinkler system is designated in
all landscaped areas.
The Secretary indicated that drainage from the site is primarily toward a
drainage ditch on the south edge of the site. Underground storage tanks, he
noted, are proposed for the west side of the site to allow fuel trucks to refill
the tanks with minimum disruption to traffic flow. B612 curb and gutter are
indicated around all parking and driving areas. The Secretary concluded by
explaining that two way traffic is proposed through both curb cuts. He recom-
mended that the Planning Commission approve this design to allow a freer, flow
of traffic.
In answer to a question from Commissioner Hawes, the Secretary confirmed that
a median exists in Highway 169, north of 66th Avenue North.
Commissioner Theis asked whether the price of a car wash would be reduced with
the purchase of gas. The Secretary answered that the applicant has proposed
that arrangement.
There was a brief discussion concerning the location of the underground gas
tanks. The Building Official explained that the plans must be submitted to the
State Fire Marshall for approval and that gas pumps must be set back a minimum
of 25 feet from the property line.
In response to a question from Commissioner Hawes regarding the widening of
Highway 169, the Superintendent of Engineering stated that no decision had been
made as yet whether the area at 66th Avenue North would be widened. He did
add, however, that even if the north Crosstown expressway is not approved,
Highway 169 is proposed to be upgraded north of the 694 intersection. In response to
another question from Commissioner Hawes regarding a bike path, the Secretary
stated that the bike path would be installed contingent upon it receiving Great
River Road designation and thereby federal funding.
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8. The applicant shall submit a complete set of revised drawings
prior to consideration by the City Council.
9. The applicant will enter into a standard utility maintenance
agreement with the City as approved by the City Engineer.
10. In the event that two existing elm trees on the site become
diseased, they shall be removed and replaced with 22" to 3
diameter trees that will grow to a similar size at maturity.
Voting in favor: Chairman Pierce, Commissioners Theis, Hawes, Manson, Lucht and
Erickson. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
A PPLICATION NO. 79061 (DeWitt Enterprises /Humboldt Square Estates)
The Secretary introduced the next item of business, Application No. 79061, site
and building plan approval for an eight unit townhouse complex to be located on
a .9 acre tract of land across from Humboldt Square Shopping Center roughly
6801 Humboldt Avenue North. The Secretary pointed out that the parcel is
bounded by the Humboldt Courts Apartments on the north, by the Speculative No.
VII Industrial Building on the west, by the Bardel Apartments on the south and
by Humboldt Square Shopping on the east side of Humboldt Avenue North. He noted
that the land is zoned R5 and that R3 uses such as townhouses and single family
attached condominiums are permitted uses in the R5 zone provided they meet R3
district requirements. p
The Secretary explained that the applicant seeks to put eight townhouse units
in the form of two quadra homes on a 39,307 square foot parcel. Each unit will
have a two car tuck -under garage and the applicant proposes to take advantage
of Section 35 -400 which entitles him to a density credit of 500 square feet
per enclosed parking stall, or a total density credit of 8,000 square feet over
the entire site. At 4,400 square feet per unit, he said, the allowable density
is 8.9 units. He noted the total parking provided on the site would be 32
spaces or double the ordinance required amount. Access to all units is provided
by a driveway running along the north side of the property. The Secretary
stated that the applicant proposes that each unit have its own platted lot
including the unit and a small yard area and that the drives and front and
rear yards be designated as common area. Each lot will be approximately 44' x
44 and the applicant will be submitting a replatting of the area at a future
date. The Secretary indicated that the structures are to be set back 10 feet
from the south property line as required by the ordinance. In addition, he
noted, the setback.off Humboldt Avenue is roughly 72 feet, well in excess of
the 50 foot ordinance requirement.
The Secretary noted that the landscape plan intends to make generous use of
large existing trees on the site with additional plantings scheduled for the
front and rear portions of the site for appropriate screening purposes. He
indicated that all common, driving areas will be surrounded by B612 curb and
gutter and that the site will generally drain toward the rear. Commissioner
Hawes asked whether drainage of individual lots would be toward the gutters in -
front of the garages along the proposed property line and from thence to the
main drive. The Secretary confirmed that concept. Commissioner Hawes inquired
as to he screening
t from the industrial uses to the west. The Secretary ex-
plained that screening is normally the responsibility of the industrial use,
but noted that the applicant is proposing a berm on the west side of the site
to provide screening. The Secretary also explained that the tuck -under garage
density credit is optional, but that the proposed eight units is roughly half
of what would be allowed to an R5 use. Commissioner Manson asked whether the
units would be for sale. The Secretary stated that it is his understanding
that it is the applicant's intention to sell the units individually.
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He explained that in order to accomplish this, the.property must be replatted'
and Homeowner's Association documents filed.
Chairman Pierce then recognized Mr. James Merila, representing the applicant, to
speak on behalf of the proposal. -Mr. Merila showed a number of slides of the
existing vegetation on the site and of similar quadra homes built in other
locations. He then gave a brief description of the traffic circulation on the
site. In answer to various questions from the Planning Commission, Mr. Merila
stated that he was not sure of where the financing for the project would come
from, but he thought�it would probably be FHA. He indicated that fireplaces
would be an optional feature for each individual unit. He also indicated that
the applicant is anxious to begin construction and that sale of the units would
not be a precondition of construction.
ACTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 79061 - (DeWitt Enterprises
Motion by Commissioner Erickson seconded by Commissioner Manson to recommend
approval of Application No. 79061, submitted by DeWitt Enterprises, for an
eight unit townhouse complex at roughly 6801 Humboldt Avenue North 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 landscaping plans are subject
to the review and approval of the City Engineer prior to the
issuance of permits.
3. A Performance Agreement and supporting financial guarantee
(in an amount to be determined by the City Manager) shall be
submitted to assure completion of approved site improvements.
4. All outside trash disposal facilities and/or rooftop
mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from
view.
5. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all common
.dri areas.
6. The property is subject to replatting in accordance with
Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances.
Voting in favor: Chairman Pierce, Commissioners Malecki, Theis, Hawes, Lucht
Manson and Erickson. Voting against: none. The motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION ITEM
The Secretary explained that there had been a slight mistake in scheduling the
October 18 Planning Commission meeting. He suggested that it would expedite
consi deration of October business items if the _meeting were held on October 11
instead, since they could then be considered by the City Council on their October
22 meeting. Although Commissioner Theis and Commissioner Manson stated they
would be unable to attend the October 11 meeting, it was decided by consensus
that the first business meeting of October would be scheduled for October 11
instead of October 18.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Theis seconded by Commissioner Hawes to adjourn the
meeting of the 'Planning Commission. Voting in favor: Chairman Pierce, Commis -
sioners Malecki, Theis, Hawes, Manson, Lucht and Erickson. Voting against:
none. The motion passed unanimously. The Planning Commission adjourned.at
11:24 p.m.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ! /
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 REGARDING SPF,CIAL REQUIR[21ENTS
IN I -1 AND I -2 DISTRICTS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER. DCES ORDAI14 AS FOIMIS :
Section 1. Section 35 -413 of the City Ordinances of the City of
Brooklyn Center is hereby amended by the deletion of the following:
[l. Buffer and setback
Where a proposed I -1 or I -2 development abuts an Rl, R2, or R3
district other than at a public street line, buffer provisions shall be
established. There shall be provided a protective strip of not less than 100
feet in width. The protective strip shall not be used for parking, driveways,
offstreet loading or storage and shall be landscaped. The landscape treatment
shall contain an opaque fence or wall which shall not extend within 10 feet of
any street right -of -war. The fence or wall design must be approved by the City
Council as being in harmony with the residential neighborhood and providing
sufficient screening of the industrial area. The fence or wall shall be eight
feet in height. The protective strip shall contain no structures other -than
the approved fence or wall.]
[Where a proposed I -1 or I -2 development faces any residential
district (R1 through R7) across a street, buffer provisions shall be established
consisting of a protective strip along said street. The protective strip shall
be no less than 50 feet in width, shall contain no structures, shall not be used
for parking, offstreet loading, storage, or any other activity, and shall be
landscaped. Activity areas shall be effectively screened from view of the
residential district in a manner to be approved by the City Council.]
Section 2. Section 35 -413 of the City Ordinances of the City of
Brooklyn Center is hereby amended by the addition of the following:
1. Buffer and setback
Where a proposed I -1 or I -2 developoent abuts and residential
district (Rl through R7) either at a property line or a public street line,
buffer provisions shall be established according to the following:
a. Mere I -1 or I -2 abuts Rl, R2, or R3, at a property
line, the protective strip shall be no less than 100
eet in width. The protective strip shall not he used
for parking, driveways, offstreet loading or storage
and shall be landscaped. The landscape treatment shall
contain an opaque fence or wall which shall not extend
wi.thi,n 10 feet of any street right -of -way. The fence
or wall design must be approved by the City Council
as being in harmony with the residential neighborhood
and providing sufficient screening of the industrial
area. The fence or wall shall be eight feet in
he>ght. The protective strip shall contain no
structures other than the approved fence or wall.
ORDINANCE NO.
b. Where I -1 or I -2 abuts Rl, R2, or R3 at a public street
line, the protective buffer strip shall be no less than
50 feet in width, shall contain no structures other than
screening devices, shall not be used for parking, off -
street loading, storage, or any other industrial activity,
and shall be landscaped. Activity areas shall be
effectively screened from view of the residential district
in a manner to be approved by the City Council.
C. Where I -1 or I -2 abuts R4, R5, R6, or R7 at a property
line-, the protective buffer strip shall be no less than
50 feet in width, shall contain no structures other than
screening devices, shall not be used for offstreet loading,
storage or any other industrial activity, and shall be
landscaped. Parking may be permitted in the buffer strip .
provided it does not extend to within .I5 feet of the
property line. Activity areas shall be effectively
screened from view of the residential district in a manner
to be approved by the City Council.
d. Where I -1 or I -2 abuts R4, R5, R6, or R7 at a public street
i.ne, the protective buffer strip shall be no less than 25
feet in width, shall contain no structures other than
screening devices, shall not be used for parking, offstreet
loading, storage, or any other industrial activity, and
shall be 1
and -
sca The a i
c vi
t t� areas sha 1
Imo• be effectivel
y
screened from view of the residential district in a manner
4 to be approved by the City Council.
Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and
upon thirty (30) days following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of 1979.
Mayor
AMST
Clerk
Date of Publication
Effective Date
(Brackets indicate matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.)
L
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN ALLEY LYING BETWEEN EMERSON AND
FREMONT AVENUES NORTH BETWEEN 56th AND 57th AVENUES NORTH
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The alley bounded by the north right -of -way line of
56th Avenue North; the south right -of -way line of 57th Avenue North; and
the west line of Lots 6 through 10 and the east line of Lots l through 5,
Block 2, Reidhead's Addition, is hereby vacated as a public alley.
Section 2. The City excepts from vacation of the aforementioned
alley, and reserves to itself and its assigns, an easement for public
utilities and drainage purposes on, over, and under the easterly seven (7)
feet of the above described property.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and
upon thirty (30) days following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of 1979.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
Date of Publication
Effective Date
MEMORANDUM
TO: Gerald Splinter, City Manager
FROM: Tom Bublitz, Administrative Assistan
DATE: October 12, 1979
SUBJECT: Findings Of Fact On Special Assessment Hearings
As directed by the City Council at the September 24, 1979 Council meeting,
the City Attorney has prepared the following information regarding the
benefits received by Ms. Melba Evanson's property as a result of the
installation of the street, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water main
in Projects 1978 -21, 1978 -22, 1978 -23 and 1978 -24, and the benefits
received by the Brookdale Towers property along newly constructed
Irving Avenue from the Grading, Base and Surfacing Project 1978 -20.
The City Attorney has reviewed the files containing information about
the assessments on the property owned by Melba Evanson. The parcel is
approximately 150 feet in width and 630 feet in depth. It has 150 feet
of street frontage on 68th Avenue and 150 feet of street frontage on
69th Avenue. Sanitary sewer and water are available on 69th Avenue and
68th Avenue. Under those conditions the property could be divided into
four lots. By installing the street, sanitary sewer, water and storm
_sewer in the new location, the Evanson property could be divided into
approximately eight lots. The cost of these improvements is just under
$10,000.00, which is less than the value of a typical residential lot.
The City Attorney indicated that after consultation with the City Assessor,
it is clean that the value of the Evanson property was_ increased much
more than the amount of the assessment.
The City Attorney has reviewed the file and conferred with members of
the Engineering staff regarding the Brookdale Towers apartment property.
The property is a 50 -unit apartment building which has street access from
only one side. The City Attorney.indicated that members of the City staff
have observed that tenants of the building use the newly completed Irving
Avenue for parking, for personal access to the building, and as a location
from which to move their furniture and belongings in and out of the building.
The City Attorney noted further that the area in which the street was built
has created a long- standing problem of maintenance. Specifically, the area
has never been sodded and has contained weeds and grass for many years.
It has been used as a pathway for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The
property owner has stated that they did not wish to 'do any landscaping
until Irving Avenue was built because of the difficulty of maintenance
and the fact that construction would tear up any sod which was placed.
After consultation with the City Assessor, it is apparent that because of
the improved maintenance and landscaping, and because of the improved
access, the value of the Brookdale Towers apartments property is increased
to an extent greater than the amount of the assessment for the street.
TB:aw
October 11, 1979
To: Tom Bublitz, Administrative Assistant
City of Brooklyn Center
From: R. J. Schieffer, City Attorney
Re: Findings of Fact on Special Assessment Hearings
I recommend that the Minutes of the City Council meeting
contain tae following item relative to the question raised by
Melba Evenson and relative to the Brookdale Towers property.
"Melba Evenson, the property owner of'Parcel
- requested that the Council describe to herthe benefits which
were being received b her pr �.rt as a result of the inst lla -
g y p P y a
tion of to street, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and watermain.
The City Attorney commented that Ms. Evenson was entitled to such
a statement and the City Council directed the staff to prepare a
report to be attached to_ .the_. - Minutes and approved by the City
10 Council at its next meeting ".
Regarding the Brookdale Towers property along newly con -
structed Irving Avenue, I recommend that the following item appear
in the Minutes at the point where the Irving Avenue Street improve -
ment is discussed.
"Mr. Noska stated that in view of the fact that an appeal
had been tiled on a P revious assessment of the Brookdale Towers
property when utilities were placed in Irving Avenue, that a
statement regarding the benefits derived from the street should
be prepared. The City Council directed the staff to prepare such
a report."
The following statement should be added at the end of the
Minutes.
"The City Attorney reported he had reviewed the files con -
raining information about the assessments on the property owned
by Melba Evenson. The parcel is approximately 150 feet in width,;
and 630 feet in depth. It has 150 feet of street frontage on 68th
Avenue and 150 feet of street frontage on 69th Avenue. Sanitary
sewer and water_ are available on 69th Avenue and 68th Avenue. Under
those conditions the property could be divided into four lots. By
installing the street, sanitary sewer, water, and storm sewer in
the new "location, the Evenson property could be divided into ap-
proximately eight lots. The cost of these improvements is just
under $10,000.00, which is less than the value of a typical resi-
dential lot. The City ty Attorney reported that after consultation
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with th Ci As s__g it was clear that the value of the
Evenson property was increased much more than the amount of the
assessment,"
"The City Attorney reported that he had reviewed the file
rs f the Engineering staff regarding
and conferred with membc. o g g
the Brookdale Towers apartment property The property is a 50-
unit apartment building which has street access from only one
side, The City Attorney reported that members of the City staff
have observed that tenants of the building use the newly completed
Irving Avenue for parking, for personal access to the building,
and as a location from which to move their furniture and belongings
in and out of the building. The City Attorney reported further
that the area in which the street was built has created a long
standing problem of maintenance. Specifically, the area has never
been sodded and has contained weeds and grass for many years. It
has been used as a pathway for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. The
property owner has stated that they did not wish to do any land -
scaping until,.Irving Avenue was built because of the difficulty of
maintenance and the fact that construction would tear up any sod
which was placed. After consultati wit t he Cit y Assessor, it
appears that because o t.Le imi� roved maintenance an`d landscaping,
and because of the improved access, the value of the Brookdale
Towers apartments property is increased to an extent greater than
the amount of tLie assessment for the street."
R.J.S.
Diet. 10/10/79
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Brad Hoffman, Administrative Assi tant
DATE: October 4, -1979
SUBJECT: Housing Inspection Ordinance
For over a year, the Brooklyn Center Housing Commission has been studying
the concept of a housing inspection ordinance for the City of Brooklyn
Center. The housing inspection ordinance would require that a housing
inspection be made of a house prior to its sale and that the results of
that inspection be made available to prospective buyers. While a number
of communities have housing inspection ordinances, there are essentially
two (2) approaches to implementing a housing inspection ordinance. St.
Louis Park, who was the first community to pass a housing inspection
ordinance, requires the repair of items noted to be deficient during
their housing inspection. The repairs must be made prior to the closing
on the sale of the home. The second approach is that of Minneapolis
under their Truth in Housing Ordinance. Minneapolis has certified
individuals in the private sector to perform inspections. The inspection
report completed by these private inspectors is made available to all
prospective purchasers of the home Mandatory repairs are not required
under the Truth in Housing approach.
When Brooklyn Center passed its Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Ordi-
nance in 1975, it was noted that such a code would represent an impetus
for a variety of programs designed to .assure the long term maintenance,
rehabilitation and development of quality housing. The primary intent of
the housing maintenance code was to establish minimum standards to assure
that existing dwellings remained safe, sanitary and fit for human habita-
tion. At that time, a number of possible programs were discussed by the
Council to assure the enforcement of the ordinance.
The proposed housing inspection ordinance would provide a tool by which
the City through its mandatory inspections could take significant steps
towards the realization of the objectives of the housing maintenance code.
-Between 500 and 600 homes are sold annually in Brooklyn Center. That
means approximately eight percent of the City's housing stock would be
inspected each year. Under the proposal currently being contemplated by
the Housing Commission, all homes inspected would be certified to meet
the minimum standards of the Housing Maintenance Ordinance.
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Brooklyn Center's housing inspection program would mandate an inspection
prior to the point of sale of any single family or double bungalow home
in Brooklyn Center. It would be the intent of the ordinance to enforce
Chapter 12 (Housing.Maintenance Code) of the City's Ordinances. Those
items under Chapter 12 which affect the health and safety of the occupants
that are found to be deficient would be required to be repaired prior to
the closing of the sale. Other items covered under Chapter 12 that did
not affect the health and safety of the inhabitants but were in conflict with the ordinance would be listed on the inspection sheet to assure the
consumer's awareness of potential problems associated with the house.
The City staff has recommended that the program be administered in a
,manner similar to the way electrical inspections are currently handled
by the City. The City would contract with a qualified individual to
perform the inspections. The individual would in turn receive a fixed
percentage of the inspection fees collected The.City staff would
provide administrative and secretarial services as needed. The City
Attorney should address the question of the City's liability under
the program.
BH:aw
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September 13, 1979
„ Mr. Jerry Splinter, Manager
1 City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy
Brooklyn Center, M 55430
Dear Jerry:
The Chamber of Commerce has been working for the past several months
on a Brooklyn Center "Profile" brochure. This brochure will be two-
part: the first is a 4- color, 11x17 folder with community pictures
and information on the qualify of life in our city schools, parks,
churches, the business community and information on city services plus
a brief history of Brooklyn Center.
The second part of this brochure will be a llxl7 enclosed map of the
city. This map on one side will pinpoint schools, churches, city
parks, city hall, shopping centers plus businesses who wish to adver-
tise on the map. The flip side of the map will be the explanatory .
grid with names, addresses, phone numbers and other necessary infor-
mation.
This project is quite costly - approximately $6000 as our estimate.
This cost will be borne partly by advertising businesses and partly
by selling copies of the bruchures (20,000 is expected, as the first
run). Ile would hope that the city will pick up one - quarter of the
cost of this brochure - approximately $I, -SG0,. to help amortize the
1 cost.
The Chamber is hopeful that the City Council will agree that it is
to the benefit of the city as a whole to have this brochure printed.
Motels, real estate companies, the Chamber office and perhaps city
hall will be the main distributors of this brochure to tourists,
citizens plus prospective homeowners and businesses.
Jerry, we wish to make this request for funds perhaps at a budget
hearing, or in.khatever fashion is proper. Please let us know what
procedure we should follow from this point.
Best regards,
Lonni McCauley
Exec Vice - President
NOTE: The city would receive 5,000 copies of this brochure at no
cost if they so desire.
Licenses to be approved by the City Council on October 15, 1979
ITINERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
Karen Youngberg 5419 Girard Ave. No. /
Earle Brown P.T.A. (Carnival - Country Store) T ,GCJ_r1_/1 J
=James McAlpin 6248 71st Ave. No.
Knights of Columbus (pancake breakfast)
Sanitarian p
RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE
Initial:
Thomas & Mary Harty 5837 Lyndale Ave. No.
Don Pfau 6913 Unity Ave. No. ee . Q (J� 4.►Z f
Dania! Bartus 3500 66th Ave. No. / Gl1ci2Jtk ddZ_
Renewal:
David Jensen & Gordon Wellens 5501 Brooklyn Blvd.
Thomas & Bill Howe 3129 49th Ave. No. t -a-
- Director of Planning
and Inspection
SIGN HANGER'S LICENSE
Kaufman Outdoor Advertising Co. 315 Washington Ave. No.
Building Official
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