HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 11-22 CCP Regular Session CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
City of Brooklyn Center
November 22, 1976
7:30 p.m.
1 . Call to Order
2 . Roll Call
3 . Invocation
4. Approval of Minutes - November 2 & 8, 1976
5 • Approve Final Plat
6. Approve Fire Relief Association Investment
7. Authorize Subdivision Bond Reductions:
a. John son- Brandvold Addition
b. Registered Land Survey No. 1406
8. Resolutions;
a. Commending Public Service;
1) Mary Stire - Human Rights Commission
2) Richard Forstrom - Conservation Commission,
• 3) Lowell Ward - Housing Commission
4) Jim Hart - Park Service Area V
5) Diane Schake - Park Service Area V
b. Authorizing Purchase of Shade Trees
c. Authorizing Purchase of Automatic Floor Scrubber
d. Authorizing Purchase of Gas Fired Boiler
e. Designating Midwest Federal Savings & Loan Assn. as Depository
f. Designating Twin City Federal Savings & Loan Assn. as Depository
g. ' Designating Hennepin Federal Savings & Loan Assn. as Depository
h.. Approving Application No. 76056 submitted by T. L. Willard
9 Planning Commission Items (8:00 p.m.):
a. Application No. 76053 submitted by City of Brooklyn Center
10. Ordinances
a. Amending Chapter 35 Relative to Side Yard Setbacks
b. Amending Chapter 9 Relative - to NSP Franchise
c. Amending Chapter '23 Relative - to Licensing
11 Discussion Items:
a. Updating MSA Street Construction Policies
b. Liquor License Fee
c junk Car Report
12. Licenses
13. Adjournment
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
em 5 Approve Final Plat
It is recommended that the City Council approve the final plat for
Dale and Davies 2nd Addition representing property at the southwest
quadrant of intersection Trunk Highway #100 at France Avenue North
and Lakebreeze Avenue North. The City Council granted preliminary
approval to - the plat on October 18, 1976 in conjunction with Planning
Commission Application No. 76052. 6 tA
Disposition
Item 6 Approve Fire Relief Association Investment
The attached Fire Relief Association investment proposal has been
found to be consistent with State laws for such investments and is
recommended for City Council approval.
Disposition
Item 7a Johnson- Brandvold Addition
It is recommended that the subdivision financial guarantee for Johnson-
Brandvold Addition located on Camden Avenue southerly of 58th Avenue
be reduced from $1,000 to $250 on the basis of obligations which have
been satisfied.
Disposition
Item 7b Registered Land Survey No. 1406
It is recommended - that the subdivision financial guarantee for R.L.S.
No. 1406 located at Colfax Avenue and 60th Avenue North amounting
to $500 be released on the basis of obligations being satisfied.
Disposition
Item 8a Commending Public Service
The attached resolutions are recommended for the purpose of recognizing
and commending the public service of individuals who have served on
various advisory commissions.
Disposition --
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Item 8b Authorizing Purchase of Shade Trees
The attached resolution is recommended for the purpose of authorizing
the annual purchase of large shade trees for - the City parks. The
amount budgeted for this purpose is $4,000.
Disposition
Item 8c Authorizing Purchase of Automatic Floor Scrubber
The attached resolution is recommended for the purpose of purchasing
an automatic floor scrubber for the Government Buildings maintenance
functions. $2,125 was budgeted for this item
Disposition
Item 8d Authorizing Purchase of Gas Fired Boiler
The attached resolution is recommended for - the purpose of authorizing
the purchase of a gas fired boiler for - the old City Hall renovation
project.
Disposition
Item 8e
thru 8g Designating Depositories
The attached resolutions are recommended for the purpose of designating
additional depositories which will yield slightly higher interest returns
on approximately. $1 million of bond proceed investments than would
a o •i depositories.
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Disposition
Item 8h Approving Application No. 76056 submitted by T L. Willard
The attached resolution is offered in response to a Council directive
following tentative approval of Application No. 76056 on November 8.
Disposition
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Item 10a Amending Chapter 35 Relative to Side Yard Setbacks
The attached ordinance represents the product of deliberations
between the Plannin g Commission and City Council in joint
meeting on November 10, 1976.
Disposition
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Item 1 O Amending Chapter 9 Relative to NSP Franchise
The attached ordinance is a modified version :ofthe franchise
ordinance given first reading by the City Council on August 23, 1976.
The ordinance proposal is recommended for a new first reading.
Disposition
Item 10c Amending Chapter 23 Relative to Licensing
The attached ordinance is recommended for - the purpose of making
some housekeeping modifications which are essentially updating
in character.
Disposition
Item lla Updating MSA Street Construction Policies
The Director of Public Works will be prepared Monday night to
discuss a draft of a proposed updating of the Municipal State Aid
Street Construction Policy Manual.
Disposition
Item llb Liquor License Fee
Brooklyn Center liquor licensees have been invited Monday evening
to present their case for a reduction in license fees
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CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
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Item l l c Junk Car Report
I will be prepared Monday evening to discuss the junk car ordinance
and the effect of State Statute thereon, as earlier requested by -the
Council
Disposition
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BROOKLYN
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55429.
NT OFFICE: 561 -5443
EMERGENCY: 561 -5720
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City Council
City of Brooklyn Center
6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
I Brooklyn Center MN 55430
Gentlemen:
A Special Board Meeting of the Brooklyn Center Fire Department
Relief Association was held on November 1, 1976. The following
recommendation was made and approved.
Treasurer William Hannay was authorized to make the following
purchase:
.$.100,000 of Government National Mortgage Association
Certificates at the interest rate of $% which mature
on August 15, 2005. Cost of purchase is $99,875.00.
We feel this is a wise investment and hope you will approve
this action.
Res etfully submitted,
J es R. Vau 'n, Sec
ooklyn Center Fire Dept.
e ief Association
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Member introduced the following resolution and moved'
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION
FOR THE DEDICATED`' PUBLIC SERVICE OF MRS MARY STIRS
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mary Stire served as a member of the Human Rights
Commission from February, 1976 through September, 1976 and
WHEREAS her devotion to the tasks and responsibilities of this
Commission contributed substantially to the sound _progress and development
of the City; and
WHEREAS, her public service and civic effort for the betterment of the
community merit the gratitude of the citizens of Brooklyn Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that:
The dedicated public service of Mrs. 'Mary Stire as a member
of the Human Rights Commission and citizen is recognized
and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION
FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF MR. RICHARD FORSTROM
WHEREAS, Mr. Richard Forstrom served as a member of the Conservation
Commission from November, 1974 through September, 1976; and
WHEREAS, his devotion to the tasks and responsibilities of this
Commission contributed substantially to the sound progress and development
of the City; and
WHEREAS, his public service and civic effort for the betterment of the
community 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 dedicated public service of Mr. Richard Forstrom as a
member of the Conservation Commission and citizen is
recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION N
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RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION
FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF MR. LOWELL WARD
WHEREAS, Mr. Lowell Ward served as a charter member of the Housing
Commission from October, 1973 through November, 1976; and
WHEREAS, his devotion to the tasks and responsibilities of this
Commission contributed substantially to the sound progress and development
of the City; and
WHEREAS, his public service and civic effort for the betterment of the
community 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 dedicated public service of Mr. Lowell Ward as a member
of the Housing Commission and citizen is recognized and
appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member and upon .vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION
FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF MR. JAMES HART
WHEREAS, Mr. James Hart served as a member of the Park Service Area V
Committee; and
WHEREAS, his devotion to the tasks and responsibilities of this Committee
contributed substantially to the sound progress and development of the City; and
WHEREAS, his public service and civic effort for the betterment of the
community 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 dedicated public service of Mr. James Hart as a member
of the Park Service Area V Committee and citizen is recognized
and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon:, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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Member introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION
FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF MRS. DIANE SCHAKE
WHEREAS, Mrs. Diane Schake served as a member of the Park Service
Area V Committee; and
WHEREAS, her devotion to the tasks and responsibilities of this
Committee contributed substantially to the sound progress and development
of the City; and
WHEREAS ", her public service and civic effort for the betterment of the
community merit the gratitude of the citizens of Brooklyn Center. -
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that:
The dedicated public service of Mrs. Diane Schake as a member
of the Park Service Area V Committee and citizen is recognized
and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Member introduced - the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SHADE TREES
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 five
thousand dollars ($5,000); and
WHEREAS, -the City Manager has obtained quotations on - the purchase
of shade - trees and has determined - that - the quotation of Instant Shade, Inc. in
- the amount of $4,000 for shade - trees based on installed price of $30 per diameter
inch plus $10 per diameter inch if - tree furnished by Instant Shade, 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 shade trees in - the amount of $4,000 from Instant Shade, 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 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 AUTOMATIC FLOOR
SCRUBBER
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 five
- thousand dollars ($5,000); and
WHEREAS, - the City Manager has obtained quotations on - the purchase
of an automatic floor scrubber and has determined that the quotation of Budolfson
Supply, Inc. in the amount of $1,350 for a Kent KA201B floor scrubber with
accessories 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 one automatic floor scrubber in the amount of $1,350 from Budolfson Supply,
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 voted in favor - thereof:
and •the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
d the followin resolution and
Member introduce g
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE GAS FIRED BOILER
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 five
- thousand dollars ($5,000); and
WHEREAS, -the City Manager has obtained quotations on the purchase of
one gas fired boiler 290,000 BTU input, 520' 3/4 radiation element with damper
pan cover with fitting and has determined -that the quotation of J. R. Younger in
the amount of $3, 100 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 one gas fired boiler in - the amount of $3,100 from J. R. Younger.
® 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 DESIGNATING THE MIDWEST FEDERAL SAVINGS
AND LOAN ASSOCIATION A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that
the Midwest Federal Savings and Loan Association be and is hereby designated
as a depository for the funds of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The
City Treasurer is authorized to deposit City funds therein to the extent that
repayment is guaranteed by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the persons generally authorized by the
City Charter to act for the City in any of its business with the association are '
any persons holding office from time to time as City Manager and City Treasurer.,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is Donald G. Poss , and
the City Treasurer is Paul W. Holmlund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this designation is effective through
December 31, 1976.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was p a duly b
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member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was as declar
ed del passed adopted.
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Member introduced the following resolution and moved µ
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE TWIN CITY FEDERAL SAVINGS
AND LOAN ASSOCIATION A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that
the Twin City Federal Savings and Loan Association be and is hereby designated
as a depository for the funds of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The
City Treasurer is authorized to deposit City funds therein to the extent that
repayment is guaranteed by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the persons generally authorized by the
City Charter to act for the City in any of its business with the association are
any persons, holding office from time to time as City Manager and City Treasurer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is Donald G. Poss, and
the City Treasurer is Paul W. Holmlund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this designation is effective through
December 31, 1976.
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 DESIGNATING THE HENNEPIN FEDERAL SAVINGS
AND LOAN ASSOCIATION A DEPOSITORY OF CITY FUNDS
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that
the Hennepin Federal Savings and Loan Association be and is hereby designated
as a depository for the funds of the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The
City Treasurer is authorized to deposit City funds therein to the extent that
repayment is guaranteed by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the persons generally authorized by the
'City Charter to act for the City in any of its business with the association are
any persons holding office from time to time as City Manager and City Treasurer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is Donald G. Poss, and
the City Treasurer is Paul W. Holmlund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this designation is effective through
December 31 , 1976.
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 REGARDING DISPOSITION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
APPLICATION NO. 76056
WHEREAS, Planning Commission Application No. 76056 was submitted by
Mr. T. L. Willard on October 14, 1976 requesting special use permission for a
home occupation involving the use of an accessory structure at 6825 Drew Avenue
North; and
WHEREAS, testimony both for and against 'the request was heard by - the
Planning Commission at - the duly called public hearing on October 28, 1976; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of - the application
by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the item was considered by - the ,City Council at a duly called
public hearing on November 8, 1976; and
WHEREAS, - the standards for Special Use Permits set forth in Section 35 -220
of the City Ordinances provide, in part, - that establishment, maintenance, or
operation of - the special use will promote •th general welfare and will not be
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detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals or comfort; and, that
the special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in
the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish
and impair property values within the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Application No. 76056 meets such standards;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of - the City of
Brooklyn Center that Planning Commission Application No. 76056 submitted by
T. L. Willard is hereby approved, subject - to - the following conditions
1 The special use as comprehended by the approved application
is subject - to annual review.
2. Review of the special use will be for purposes of assuring
it is conducted consistent with -the ordinance standards for
Special Use Permits, and especially with respect 'to activity
levels, light, and noise.
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RESOLUTION NO.
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member and upon vote being 'taken thereon, - the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CITY ORDINANCES
RELATIVE TO CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL SIDE YARD SETBACKS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section l . Section 35 -400 (3) of the City Ordinances is hereby amended to
read as follows:
(3) ) Accessory buildings must be set back at least three (3)
feet from an interior side lot line. Cin the case of a
single family dwelling with an attached garage which
is less than ten (10) feet but not less than three (3)
feet from the interior side lot line, the area to the rear
and contiguous to the garage may be appropriately
enclosed as an expansion of the dwelling provided;
the enclosed area does not exceed ten (1) per cent of
the gross floor area of the dwelling; there is no entrance
or exitway facing the side yard; the side yard exterior
wall of the expansion does not extend beyond the
respective exterior wall of the garage; and all other
• applicable ordinance requirements are met.]
(b) In the case of permitted one family and two family
dwellings, the dwelling may be located less than ten
(10) feet, but not less than five (5) feet, from not more
than one (1) of the established interior side lot lines;
provided: (1) All other yard setback requirements are
met; (2) The remaining minimum ten (10) foot interior
side yard, between the dwelling and the lot line, shall
not be used for any accessory building; (3) The exterior
wall of the dwelling, facing the interior side yard of
less than ten (10) feet, shall contain no openings
including doors, or windows, or provision for mechanical
equipment
The setback distance shall be measured from the exterior
wall of the building, and no part of any roof cornice or
any appendage to the structure shall project more than
one (1) foot into the minimum side yard setback.
ORDINANCE NO.
. d) Interior side yard setback requirements may be waived
in, commercial and industrial districts where abutting
commercial and industrial property owners wish to abut
along a common wall built along the property.
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective after adoption and upon
thirty- (30) days following its legal publication.
Adopted this day of 19
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Clerk
Date Published
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CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
i ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING FRANCHISE RIGHTS AND PERMISSION
TO NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, A MINNESOTA
CORPORATION, TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, REPAIR, AND
MAINTAIN IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA, AN
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION LINES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Chapter 9 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by the
repeal of the following:
[ Section 9 -201. GRANT OF AUTHORITY. That there be and hereby is
granted to Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation, its successors
and assigns, hereinafter referred to as "Company ", during the period of twenty (20)
years from the date hereof, the right and privilege of erecting, installing, enlarging,
operating, repairing, and maintaining, in, on, over, under, and across the streets,
alleys, and public grounds of said Village electric transmission lines and an
electric distribution system, including all poles, pole lines, masts, wires, cables,
f lamps, transformers, and other fixtures and appurtenances, usually, conveniently,
f or necessarily used in connection therewith, for the purpose of transmitting and
furnishing electric energy for light, heat, power, and other purposes for public
and private use in and to said Village and the inhabitants thereof, and others, and
for the purpose of transmitting into and through said Village such electric energy,
provided that such transmission lines and electric distribution system shall be so
located as in no way to interfere with the safety and convenience of ordinary
travel along and over said streets and alleys, and provided that Company, in the
erection, installation, enlargement, operation, repair, and maintenance of such
poles, pole lines, masts, wires, cables, lamps, transformers, and other fixtures
and appurtenances, shall be subject to such reasonable regulations as may be
imposed by the Village Council.]
T Section 9 -202. EXTENSION OF SERVICE AND RATES. Company agrees
to maintain and operate efficiently its electric system in the Village during the
term hereof, to provide adequate service to its present customers and to make
reasonable extensions of its lines for the purpose of serving new customers when
the revenue therefrom justifies the expense to Company of making the necessary
extension.]
(Because the Village limits as now constituted are within the Minneapolis
metropolitan area, Company agrees that the rates for electric service therein
shall be reasonable and shall not exceed the Company's' standard schedule of
rates and minimum charges effective in the City of Minneapolis. However, in the
event of the imposition of local license fees, taxes on earnings or other similar
Village charges or regulations, the Company shall then have the right to revise
its electric rates to offset any resultant increase in the cost of doing business.]
ORDINANCE NO.
(Section 9-203. AUTHORITY TO TRIM TREES. There is also granted to
Company during the term hereof, permission and authority to trim all trees and
shrubs in the s alleys, and public grounds of said Village interfering with
the proper erection, installation, enlargement, operation, repair, and maintenance
of any poles, pole lines, masts, wires, cables, lamps, transformers, or any
other fixtures or appurtenances, installed in pursuance of the authority hereby
granted, provided that Company shall save said Village harmless from any liability
in the premises.1
r. Section 9-204. RESTRICTION UPON AUTHORITY. Nothing in this
Ordinance contained shall be construed as giving to Company any exclusive
privilege, in, on, over, under, or across the streets, alleys, or public grounds
of said Village.]
rSection 9-205. ASSIGNMENT OF AUTHORITY. Company shall have
full right and authority to assign to any person, persons, firm, or corporation all
the rights conferred upon it by this Ordinance, provided that the assignee of such
rights, by accepting such assignment shall become subject to the terms and
provisions of this Ordinance.]
(Section 9-206. ACCEPTANCE. Company shall, if it accepts this
Ordinance and the rights hereby granted, file a written acceptance of the franchise
rights hereby granted with the Village Clerk within ninety (90) days from the date
of the publication of this Ordinance.]
[Section 9-207. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force
and effect from and after its passage and publication, as provided by law.]
[Section 9-208. REPEALS. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed.]
Section 2: Chapter 9 of the City Ordinances is hereby amended by
addition of the following:
Section 9-201. GRANT
Subdivision 1 . There shall be and hereby is granted to Northern States
Power Company, a Minnesota cor2oration, its successors and assigns, hereinafter
referred to as "Company", during the period of twenty (20) years from the effective
date hereof, the right and 2rivilege of constructing according to s2ecifically
approved permits, operating repairing, and maintaining, in, on, over, under,
and across the streets, alle;s, and public ways of the City of Brooklyn Center,
hereinafter referred to as "Municipality", an electric distribution system and
electric transmission lines including poles, pole lines, conduits, and fixtures
and appurtenances usually, conveniently, or necessarily used in connection
therewith for the purpose of transmitting and furnishing electric energy for light,
heat, power, and other purposes for public and private use in and to said
Municipality and the inhabitants thereof and others, and for the purpose of
transmitting into and through said Municipality such electric energy. Such
electric distribution system and transmission lines shall be so located as in no
way to interfere with the safety and convenience of ordinary travel along and
over said streets, alleys, and public ways.
ORDINANCE NO.
Subdivision 2. Company, in the construction, repair, and maintenance
of such poles, pole lines, conduits, and fixtures and appurtenances shall be
• subject to such regulation as may be imposed by the Municipality. Nothing in
this ordinance is to be construed to modify, alter, or amend any statutory or
charter power of the Municipality to regulate the use of its streets, alleys, and
public ways.
Section 9 -202. COMPANY RULES AND REGULATIONS. Company may,
from time to time, promulgate rules and regulations which are reasonably
necessary in the conduct of its business. The rules and regulations may govern
matters, including but not limited to, forms, contracts, extensions of service,
curtailment of service, reconnection charges, billings security deposits, and
• date payment charges, if any.
Section 9 -203 RATES. The rates to be charged by the Company for
electric service in the Municipality shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the
Minnesota Public Service Commission or to the jurisdiction of such other agency
as may be designated by the Legislature of this State.
Section 9 -204. FRANCHISE FEE. There is hereby expressly reserved to
the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center throughout the term hereof, the
right by resolution to impose on the Company as full compensation for the rights
hereby granted, a franchise fee not to exceed five per cent (5 %) of Company's
gross revenues as hereafter defined; provided, that the amount of the franchise
fee shall not exceed any amount which the Company may legally recover, prior
to payment to the Municipality, by imposing a surcharge equivalent to such
franchise fee in its rates for electric service to customers within the Municipality.
The Company shall be given at least 60 days prior written notice of the imposition
of the franchise fee or any subsequent amendment thereof by registered mail
addressed to its usual mailing address. Saidfranchise fee shall become effective
on revenue derived from bills based on electric meter readings taken 60 days after
the Company - receives the above notice from the Municipality. Said franchise fee
shall be payable to Municipality semiannually, and paym shall be due on the
last day of the months of July and January for the preceding six -month period or
part thereof. ` The term "gross revenues" means all sums, excluding said sur-
charge, received by the Company from the sale of electricity within the corporate
limits of the Municipality, provided that there shall be exclud from the
computation of gross revenues all sums received by the Company for electricity
under its rate schedules for highway lighting, municipal street lighting,
municipal water pumping, municipal traffic signals, municipal fire sirens and for
municipal sewage disposal service. Along with each payment the Company shall
provide a statement showing the amount of its gross revenues for the preceding
six months as a basis for calculation of the sum of money due.
Section 9 -205. FRANCHISE VALUE. No value shall be assigned this
franchise in computing the valuation of the Company's property for rate regulation
purposes or for eminent domain purposes.
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Section 9 -206 RELOCATIONS.
Subdivision 1. Whenever the Municipality initiates a public improvement
• which requires the removal, relocation, or rearrangement of the Company's
facilities located on public streets, alleys, or grounds, the Company, upon
reasonable notice by the Municipality, shall relocate its facilities without charge
to the Municipality; provided, the foregoing shall not deprive the Company of and
right it may have under State law to be reimbursed for any relocation, removal, or
rearrangement required for the improvement or construction of a federally aided
highway project; and provided further that in the event federal or state grants are
made available for financing any of such public improvements requiring relocation
of the Company's facilities, the Company shall be reimbursed for such relocation
from federal or state funds specifically available for such relocation purposes.
The foregoing shall not be construed so as to require the Municipality to reimburse
the Company out of local funds for any such relocation costs..
Subdivision 2. The vacation of any street, alley, or public way, after
the installation of electric facilities shall not operate to deprive the Company
of the right to operate and maintain such electrical facilities until the reasonable
Costs of relocating the same and the loss and expense resulting from such relocation
are first paid to the Company, except where the vacation is for the primary benefit
of the Municipality in the furtherance of a public purpose.
Section 9 -207. TREE TRIMMING. There is hereby granted to the Company,
during the term hereof, permission and authority to trim all trees and shrubs in the
• streets, alleys, and public ways of the Municipality which interfere with the proper
construction, operation, repair, and maintenance of any poles, pole lines, conduits,
and fixtures or appurtenances installed in pursuance of the authority hereby granted,
provided that the Company shall save the Municipality harmless from any liability
on the premises.
Section 9 -208 INDEMNIFICATION. The Company shall indemnify, keep,
and hold the Municipality, its officers, employees, and agents free and harmless
from any and all liability on account of injury to persons or damage to property
occasioned by the construction, maintenance, repair, removal, or operation of
the Company's property located in, on, over, under, or across the streets, alleys,
and public ways of the Municipality, unless such injury or damage is the result
of the negligence of a Municipality, its employees, officers, or agents, or results
` from the performance in a proper manner of acts reasonably determined by the
Company to be hazardous, but such performance is, nevertheless, ordered or
• directed by the Municipality after notice of such determination by the Company.
In the event that suit shall be brought against the Municipality under circumstances
where the above agreement to indemnify applies, the Company, at its sole cost
and expense, shall defend the Municipality in such suit if written notice of the
_suit is promptly given to the Company within a period wherein the Company is not
prejudiced by lack of such notice. If such notice is not timely given, as here and
before provided, the Company shall have no duty to indemnify nor defend. If the
Company is required to indemnify and defend, it will thereafter have complete
control of such litigation, but the Company may not settle such litigation without
the consent of the Municipality unless the Municipality unreasonably withholds
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such consent. 'This section is not, as to third parties, a waiver of any defense
or immunity otherwise available to the Company, and the Company in defending
any action on behalf of the Municipality shall be entitled 'to assert in any such
action every defense or immunity that the Municipality could assert in its own
behalf.
Section 9 -209. ASSIGNMENT. The Company, upon notice - to the
Municipality, shall have - the full right and autho to assign to any person,
persons, firm or corporation all the rights conferred upon it by this ordinance
provided - that - the assignee of such rights, by accepting such assignment, shall
become subject to the - terms and provisions of - this ordinance.
Section 9 -2 SEPARABILITY. Every section provision, or part of this
ordinance is declared separate from every other section, provision, or part; and
if any section, provi or part shall be held invalid, it shall not affect any
other section, provision, or pa rt.
Section 9 -211. ` ACCEPTANCE. Company shall, if it accepts this franchise
and - the rights hereby granted, file a written acceptance of the franchise rights
hereby granted with the City Clerk within ninety (90) days from the date of - the
publication of this Ordinance
• Section 9 -212. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force
and effect fro and a f t er its passage and publication, as provided by law, and
acceptance by Company
Section 9 - PUBLICATION EXPENSE The expense of publication of
this franchise ordinance sh be paid by the Company.
Adopted this day, of 19
Mayor
ATTEST;
Clerk
Published in - the official newspaper
(Brackets indicate matter - to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.)
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE CITY ORDINANCE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 23 -010 is hereby amended as follows:
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Fee, (annual, un-
less otherwise
Type of License Required by Section License Expires stated)
Taxi 21 -[103] 102 Dec. 31 [10.001 25.00 vehicle
Off Sale Malt 11 -102, sub. 1 Dec. 31 (10. 001 35.00
Temporary On Sale 11 -102, sub. 1 Special 10.00 /daY
Section 2 This ordinance shall become 'effective after adoption and upon
thirty (30) days following its legal publication.
Adopted - this day of 19
Mayor
ATTEST:
Clerk
Published in 'the official newspaper
Effective date
(Underline indicates new matter, brackets indicate matter - to be deleted.)
Licenses to be approved by the City Council on November 22, 1976.
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CHRISTMAS TREE SALES LICENSE
Bachman's Garden Store 1140 Brookdale Center a . J�1, '�'ryLCG
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CIGARETTE LICENSE
Northwest Microfilm, ` Inc. 6840 -H- Shingle Cr. Pkwy,
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MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE
Allan Heating & Air Conditioning 5200 Eden Circle
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NONPERISHABLE FOOD VENDING MACHINE LICENSE
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