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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 07-18 CCP Special Session SPECIAL SESSION CITY COUNCIL AGENDA City of Brooklyn Center July 18, 1977 7:30 p.m. 1 . Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Appointments: a. Planning Commission ` 4. Resolutions: a. Approving a Portion of Classification List "652---NC" b. Designating Certain Tax Forfeited Land in - the City of Brooklyn Center to be Used for Public Purposes c. Resolution to Minnesota Department of Agriculture Relative to Shade Tree Disease Program 5. Receive Management Consultant's Report 6. Adjournment • i Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING A PORTION OF CLASSIFICATION LIST "652 -NC" WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center has received from the County of Hennepin, a list of lands in Brooklyn Center which became the property of the State of Minnesota, for non- payment of 1968 or 1969 real estate taxes, which said list has been designated as Classification List No. 652 -NC; and WHEREAS, each parcel of land described in said list has here- tofore been classified by the Board of Commissioners of Hennepin County, Minnesota, as non- conservation land and the sale thereof has heretofore been authorized by said Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, it is not the intention of the City of Brooklyn Center to approve Plat 89035, Parcel 0500; Plat 89035, Parcel 9000; Plat 89104, Parcel 5196; Plat 89225, Parcel 0400; Plat 89282, Parcel 4500; and Plat 89385, Parcel 571 .900&8 dqo-%e-U-0 ISDO NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center, acting pursuant to Minnesota Statute 282, with • the exception of Plat 89035, Parcel 0500; Plat 89035, Parcel-9000; Plat 89104, Parcel 5196; Plat 89225, Parcel 0400; Plat 89282, Parcel 4500; and Plat 89385, Parcel 5710, that the said classification list by said Board of County Commissioners of the land described in said list as non- conservation land be and the same is hereby approved, and that the sale of each parcel of land be and the same is hereby approved. 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. -r RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN TAX FORFEITED LAND IN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES WHEREAS, there is situated within the boundaries of the City of Brooklyn Center, County of Hennepin, certain tax forfeited land; and WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center desires to obtain the said land for public.purposes; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the City Manager be instructed to make application for conveyance of tax forfeited lands as herein described and further that the Mayor and City Manager be authorized to sign such application for conveyance. The land is described as follows: Plat 89104, Parcel 5196 The East 30 feet of the North 90 feet of the West 1/2' of Lot 46, Auditor's Subdivision No. 309, except road. • Plat 89282, Parcel 4500 Lot 9, Block 1, Burch and Wise Park Addition 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 REQUESTI REMOVAL FROM TAX FORFEITED LIST 11 652 -N OF CERTAIN PUBLIC L=ANDS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center has received from the County of Hennepin, a list of lands in Brooklyn Center which became the property of the State of Minnesota, for non - payment of 1968 or 1969 real estate taxes; and WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center acquired Plat 89035, Parcel 500, and Plat 89035, Parcel 9000 by condemnation on July 10, 1968 and same parcels appeared on the tax forfeited list 652 -NC; and WHEREAS, the continuing intention of the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center is tc own and hold for public purposes the subject parcels of land; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that the City Manager be instructed to make application for cancellation of certificate of forfeiture and the City Assessor to thereafter abate the delinquent taxes on the subject parcels, 89035 - 500 and 89035 - 9000. 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 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RELATIVE TO SHADE TREE DISEASE PROGRAM WHEREAS, in the 1977 session, the Minnesota State Legislature amended Minnesota Statute 1976, Section 18.023, Subdivision 3A (Grants to Municipalities) Section (C) 'to read as follows; - -- grants to any municipality for sanitation shall not exceed 45% of sanitation costs approved by the Commissioner including any amount of sanitation costs paid by special assessments, ad valorem taxes, federal grants or other, funds. - - -" ; and WHEREAS, - the effective date of said legislation is January 1, 1977; and WHEREAS, a number of Brooklyn Center homeowners have removed diseased shade - trees since January 1, 1977 and have paid for said removal with their own funds; and WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center has been informed by a representative • of the State of Minnesota, Department of Agriculture, Shade Tree Program Adminis- trator's Office - that "only City costs are eligible for reimbursement even if the homeowner can prove 'to the City 'that he has paid for tree removal ordered by the City. "; and WHEREAS, it is the City of Brooklyn Center's contention that "or other funds" in said Statute can be a homeowner's own funds, when substantiated with proof to the City that said funds were expended for removal of diseased shade trees; and WHEREAS, City contracting and special assessment procedures for said removal require additional administrative charges to be charged to the homeowner; and WHEREAS, a number of Brooklyn Center homeowners are unable to benefit from said shade - tree reimbursement program because they have conscientiously complied with - tree removal orders prior to latest interpretation of "other funds". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by•the City Council of - the City of Brooklyn Center that the City Council is dissatisfied with the interpretation of the said Shade Tree Program Administrator relative to - the use of "other funds" for diseased shade tree removal program and requests - the Commissioner of the • Minnesota Department of Agriculture to review the interpretation of said wordi,g for possible modification to provide relief for property owners with initiative to remove, diseased shade - trees without governmental intervention. 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;. McMi. -)Pr introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF DONALD G. POSS WHEREAS, Donald G. Poss served as City Manager of the City of Brooklyn Center from December 12, 1966 through fuly 23, 1977,_ as Village Administrator from June 27, 1966 through December 12, 1966, and as Director of Public Works from November 15, 1960 through June 27, 1966; and WHEREAS, as Director of Public Works he was influential in the develop- ment of a sewer and water utility system, a comprehensive street network and the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, as Village Administrator he was responsible for the smooth and successful transition from .a village form of government to a council- manager form of government; and WHEREAS, as City Manager his accomplishments include the coordination of the construction of the civic center complex, the municipal garage and fire station, the development of a comprehensive sidewalk network, the development and implementation of a number of employee- related 'educational and incentive programs, and under his leadership, working relationships with various Federal, • State, and local governments and agencies have been strengthened; and - WHEREAS, his devotion to the tasks and responsibilities of these positions 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 Brooklyn Center that the dedicated public service of Donald G. Poss, City Manager, 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.