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Home My WebLink About1977 02-07 CCP Regular Session CITY COUNCIL AGENDA City of Brooklyn Center February 7, 1977 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2 . Roll Call 3 . Invocation 4. Approval of Minutes January 24, 1977 5. Approve Final Plat 6. Authorize Performance Bond Reduction 7. Appointments a. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory Commission 8. Resolutions; a. Expressing Energy Conservation Policy b. Authorizing Fire Training Exercise ✓ c. Approving Severance Terms d. Authorizing Purchase of Fuel Oil • e. Authorizing Purchase of Aerial Bucket f. Authorizing Purchase of Pickup Truck g. Authorizing Purchase of Community Center Furniture 9. Planning Commission (7:45 p.m.): a. Application No. 77004 submitted by Brookdale Motors 10. Ordinances: a. Amending Council Salaries M 11. Discussion Items: a Fuel Conservation Update b. Official Newspaper Report 12. Licenses 13. Adjournment i CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS Item 5 Approve Final Plat It is recommended that - the Council approve - the final plat of Dale and Davies Addition as it has been amended from its earlier configuration approved on November 22, 1976. The City Council approved'-the preliminary modified plat in conjunction with Planning Commission Application No. 77003 on January 24, 1977. Disposition Item 6 Authorize Performance Bond Reduction It is recommended that the Council authorize a reduction from $50 , 000 to $10,000 in the performance bond for Lund- Martin Company on behalf of the Medtronic office building at 6700 Shingle Creek Parkway. The recommended reduction reflects the satisfaction of certain work obliga- tions associated with the performance bond, Disposition Item 7a Northwest Hennepin Human Services Advisory Commission • Pursuant to the - terms of the Joint Powers Agreement creating 'the Northwest Hennepin Human Services Council and a related Advisory Commission, the City of Brooklyn Center is entitled to two seats on the Advisory Commission. Recent Council action authorizes these appointments to be made by - the Mayor subject to confirmation by the City Council. Disposition Item 8a Expressing Energy Conservation Policy The attached resolution is recommended for - the purpose of expressing the energy conservation policy cf the City Council The preparation of such a resolution was directed by'the City Council on January 24, 1977. Disposition Item 8b Authorizing Fire Training Exercise The attached resolution is recommended for - the purpose of authorizing i a fire training exercise at 5845 Lyndale Avenue North pursuant to request by Fire Chief Boman. Disposition CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS Page 2 12 Item 8c Approving Severance Terms The attached resolution is recommended for the purpose of defining severance terms for retired City Assessor John Nordberg. Disposition Item 8d Authorizing Purchase of Fuel Oil The attached resolution is recommended for - the purpose of authorizing the purchase of 7,000 gallons of fuel oil for City government buildings. The Hennepin County Joint Purchasing Con'trac't with Rollins Oil Company to furnish fuel oil for the 1976/77 heating season has been fulfilled and, therefore, terminated by Rollins Oil Company. Subsequent calls for new bids have gone unanswered by all oil companies and we, consequently, are forced to go to the open market for our fuel oil needs. The Hennepin County joint bid was 34.9 per gallon vs. -the lowest quotation on the open market of 38.7 per gallon. Disposition Item 8e Authorizing Purchase of Aerial Bucket The attached resolution is recommended for the purpose of authorizing the purchase of an aerial bucket as comprehended in the 1977 budget. The budget authorization amounts to $18,000. Disposition Item 8f Authorizing Purchase of Pickup Truck The attached resolution is recommended for the purpose of authorizing the purchase of a 3/4 ton pickup truck for -the Street Division as authorized in the 1977 budget. The budget authorization amounts to $5,000 with an anticipated auction return of $500. Disposition a CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS Page 3 Item 8g Authorizing Purchase of Community Center Furniture The attached resolution is recommended for the purpose of authorizing the purchase of gallery and lounge furniture for the Community Center as authorized in the 1977 budget. The appropriation for this purpose amounted to $2,000. Disposition Item 9a Application No. 77004 submitted by Brookdale Motors Planning Commission Application No. 77004 was considered by the Planning Commission at its meeting of January 27, 1977 Disposition Item 10a Amending Council Salaries The attached ordinance amending City Council salaries effective January 1, 1978 was first read on December 20, 1976, published on January 13, 1977, and was considered for second reading on January 24, 1977 In order to offer further opportunity for public input, consideration of the ordinance was continued to this evening and notice of - the continued public hearing was published on February 3 1977. The ordinance is offered - this evening for - third reading and adoption. Disposition Item 1la Fuel Conservation Update I will be 'prepared Monday evening to furnish the Council with an update report on fuel conservation measures insofar as City government is concerned. Disposition i 4 CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS Page 4 Item llb Official Newspaper Report p Councilman Kuefler will be prepared Monday evening to comment on progress pertaining to the official newspaper issue which he was authorized to pursue. Disposition Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING BROOKLYN CENTER ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY WHEREAS, State authorities have declared a state of emergency with respect to - the supply of heating fuels; and WHEREAS, it is recommended - that heating - temperatures in buildings be maintained no higher - than 650 during daytime hours and no higher than 60 during nighttime hours: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by -the City Council of - the City of Brooklyn Center to adopt the policy during the state of emergency that temperatures in City government buildings be maintained no higher - than 650 during working hours and no higher than 55 during nonworking hours or in nonoccupied areas of buildings during working hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this policy shall not apply to the pool area of the Community Center. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED - to encourage all citizens of 'the community to conform to the 65. daytime and 60 nighttime, - temperature limitations in order to avoid - the severe consequences of dwindling fuel resources. 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 FIRE TRAINING EXERCISE WHEREAS, - the City Manager reports a request from the Fire Chief to conduct a fire training exercise at 5845 Lyndale Avenue North; and WHEREAS, the structure at that location is owned by - the State of Minnesota through acquisition by the Minnesota Department of Transportation for highway purposes; and WHEREAS, -the Minnesota Department of Transportation appears willing 'to grant a request that the structure be used for a fire training exercise by the Brooklyn Center Fire Department. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of - the -City of Brooklyn Center - to authorize the Brooklyn Center Fire Department 'to conduct a fire training exercise at 5845 Lyndale Avenue North ^� BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that except for negligent acts of the State, its agents and employees, the City of Brooklyn Center assumes all liability for, and will save the State, its agents and employees harmless from, all claims for damages, actions or causes of action arising out of - the use of the subject structure by the City for Fire Department training. 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 SEVERANCE PAYMEN WHEREAS, John T. Nordberg served - the Village of Brooklyn Center as its elected Assessor continuously from January 1 , 1951 through January 3, 1964; and WHEREAS, on January 4, 1964 Mr. Nordberg was appointed Assessor by 'the Village Council; and WHEREAS, on January 3, 1967 Mr. Nordberg was appointed City Assessor by 'the City Manager and said appointment was confirmed by the City Council; and WHEREAS, prior•to February 15, 1975 Chapter 17 of - the City Ordinances excepted `the City Assessor from vacation and sick leave benefits; and WHEREAS, Mr. Nordberg resigned from the position of City Assessor effective January 1, 1977; and WHEREAS, pursuant to'Chapter 17 Mr. Nordberg earned 18.75 days of vacation and accumulated a net of 18.5 days of sick leave during the period from February 15 1975 through December 31, 1976; and � WHEREAS, Chapter 17 of the City Ordinances authorizes compensation for unused vacation leave upon termination of service; and WHEREAS, Chapter 17 of 'the City Ordinances authorizes severance pay in - the amount of one - fourth of accumulated sick leave at - the - time of 'termination: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE City Council of the City of Brooklyn - Center to authorize - the payment of $1,908.90 - to John T. Nordberg for 18.75 days of accumulated vacation and severance pay consisting of 25% of 18.5 days of accumulated sick leave. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council that said payment shall be made from the 1977 General Fund Budget appropriation for - the Assessor's office. 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 7,000 GALLONS OF #2 HEATING OIL WHEREAS, `the supplier of heating oil through -the Hennepin County purchasing arrangement has fulfilled and - terminated its contract;. and WHEREAS, a subsequent call for bids through the Hennepin County Purchasing Agreement yielded no bids submitted by fuel oil suppliers; and 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 heating oil from - the open market and has determined that 'the quotation of Union Oil Company in - the amount of $2,709 for " 7 , 000 gallons of heating oil is the best quo'ta'tion 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 7,000 gallons of heating oil for an amount of $2,709 from Union Oil Company. 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. 9 Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID FOR ONE (1) AERIAL BASKET WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and the City Clerk have reported that on January 5, 1977 at 11:00 a.m. they opened and tabulated bids received for furnishing and delivery of one aerial basket and that said bids were as follows: Bid Base Delivery Deduct Bidder Price Date (Mounting) Total Landco Equipment, Inc. $16,986 45 - 65 days $1,580 $15,406 C. Olson & Sons, Inc. $19,824 90 days None $19,824 Road Machinery & Supplies Co. $18,434 120 days $ 500 $17,934 Tel- E -Lect, Inc. $18,059 120 days $ 747 $17,312 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the bid of Landco Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $16,986 for furnishing and delivering one aerial basket in accordance with the specifica- tions is deemed to be the best bid submitted by a responsible bidder and said bid is hereby accepted. 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. r Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 3/4 TON PICKUP TRUCK WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is authorized to participate in the Hennepin County Purchasing Agreement; and WHEREAS, on Tuesday, January 18, 1977 at 2:00 p.m. bids were received for the furnishing of one (1) 3/4 ton pickup truck. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the bid of Freeway Ford as follows: 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck $4,634.00 Special Color Option 15.00 Step Bumper Option 31.00 $4,680.00 in accordance with the specifications is deemed'to be the best bid submitted by a responsible bidder and said bid is hereby accepted 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 OFFICE FURNITURE WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is authorized to participate in the Hennepin County Purchasing Agreement; and WHEREAS, on Tuesday, April 27, 1976 bids were awarded for the furnishing of office furniture. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the bid of Business Furniture, Inc. as follows: Quantity Item Price Total 3 One Seat Armless Chair $250.00 ea. $ 750.00 2 Two Seat Armless Chair 404.00 ea. 808.00 1 Bench 174.00 ea. 174.00 1 36" Diameter Table 198.00 ea. 198.00 3 21 " x 30" x 20" End Table 152.00 ea. 456.00 $2,386.00 Less 45% 1,073.70 . $1,312.30 i in accordance with the specifications is deemed to be the best bid submitted by a responsible bidder and said bid is hereby accepted. Date Mayor ATTEST: Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE FIXING COUNCIL SALARIES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: Effective January 1, 1978 and thereafter until legally amended the monthly salary for Councilmen shall be $345 and - the monthly salary for Mayor shall be $540. Section 2 This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days following its legal publication. Adopted this day of 19 Mayor ATTEST: Clerk L Published in •the official newspaper Effective date i r Licenses to be approved by the City Council on February 7, 1977. 13 BINGO LICENSE Sandra Iverson Willow Lane School P ' City Clerk CIGARETTE LICENSE Brookdale Chrysler- Plymouth 6121 Brooklyn Blvd. 92�'G ?'Zrti Northwest Microfilm 6840 Shingle Cr. Pkwy. City Cler GASOLINE SERVICE STATION LICENSE i� ) Interstate Service 6548 Lyndale Ave. N. �Z 1 t City Clerk HOUSE MOVER'S LICENSE ' John Strand 5519 Colfax Ave. N. Building Inspector v ITINTERANT FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE 3 Wanda Maltzen CEAP Charity Ball S hitarian MECHANICAL SYSTEMS LICENSE Palen Kimball 2505 University Ave. N. E. Building Inspector I r •