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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF
HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL
JANUARY 3, 1974
Call to Order: The Planning Commission met in regular
session and was called to order at 8:00
P.M. by Chairman Robert Jensen.
Roll Call : Chairman Jensen, Commissioners Bogucki,
Foreman, Scott, Gross, Grosshans and
Engdahl. Also present was Director of
Planning and Inspection Blair Tremere.
Approval of Minutes : Motion by Commissioner Scott, seconded
12-6 -73 by Commission Gross to approve the
minutes of the December 6, 1973 meeting
as su}unitted. Voting for: Chairman
Jensen, Commissioners Grosshans, Foreman,
Gross, Scott, and Engdahl . Not voting:
Commissioner Bogucki who was not present
at the December 6th meeting. The motion
passed.
12-13-73 Motion by Commissioner Engdahl seconded
by Commissioner Scott to approve the
minutes of the December 13, - 1973 meeting
as submitted. Voting in favor: Chairman
Jensen, Commissioners Grosshans, Scott,
Bogucki and Enqdahl. Not voting: Com-
missioners Gross and Foreman who were not
present at the December 13th meeting. The
motion passed.
Application No. 74001 The Secretary explained that Application
Withdrawn No. 74001 submitted by Mr. Lucious Howard
had been withdrawn at the applicant ' s
request.
Resolution Commending Member Henry Bogucki introduced the follow-
Northern States Power Co. ing resolution and moved its adoption.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 74-1
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION COMMENDING NORTHERN
STATES POWER COMPANY.
WHEREAS , Northern States Power Company, in conjunction with
the 1973 public works project of upgrading Humboldt Avenue North
from 65th to 69th .venues North, did bury the above-ground power
lines ; and,
WHEREAS, burial of power lines is in keeping with City policy
and ordinance provisions; and,
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WHEREAS , said efforts enhance the aesthetic quality of the
community;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of
the City of Brooklyn Center:
That Northern States Power Company
be commended for burying power lines
along Humboldt Avenue North between
65th and 69th Avenues North.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Robert Foreman. And upon vot being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Chairman Jensen, Commissioners
Bogucki, Foreman, Scott, Gross, Grosshans and Engdahl; and the follow-
ing voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was de-
clared duly passed and adopted.
Dated
Secretary Chairman
Review of Possible The Secretary reviewed possible com-
Development in mercial and industrial development which
Coming Year could be expected to occur during 1974.
He noted the status of a number of pro-
jects which were under development, and
a brief discussion ensued.
Recess The meeting recessed at 9:20 P.M. and
resumed at 9:45 P.M.
Other Business : Chairman Jensen expressed his apprecia-
tion to the Commission for the coopera-
tion and work which had . transpired during
his tenure. He stated he was looking for-
ward to serving on the City Council, and
said he would strive to assure that the
Planning principles developed over the
years were upheld.
Chairman Jensen thanked Commissioner
Bogucki for his many .,years on the Com-
mission. Commissioner Bogucki expressed
his appreciation for serving on the
Commission and commented that the Com-
mission should work towards the revision
and updating of the Comprehensive Plan.
Chairman Jensen then recognized Mayor Cohen
who stated the community was indebted to
the long service and dedication of Mr.
Bogucki and Mr. Jensen. He thanked them
for their efforts and commented as to the
direction the Commission might take as the
community matured.
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