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12/19/1961 - 000237528f PASSAGE OF' RSSOLIPPIONS BY TH� COUNCIL: 7.'he'Mayor recommended that resolutions�which are not prepared ahead of time, not be passed until such time as they have been completed and drawn up by the City Attorney. D�1MP.GE SUIT BROUGHT AGAZNST TF3� CITY CLERK: The City Clerk stated that he had signed a complaint against the owner of a magazine distributing company £or operating in the City of Fridley without a peddler's license. This matter had been brought up before the Muna.ca.pal Judge, and the Judge had found the defendant not guilty. The defendant has brought suit against the City Clerk. Motion by Nee to authorize the City Attorney to defend the City Clerk in any court matters which may arise from this action. SecBnded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CIIANGE ORDER NO, 6- SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 48 - SCHEDULE C• _ Mr. Knutson explained the background of this change order. Motion by Nee to approve Change Order #6 for S6d�T #48-C. Seconded by Sherida�. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING IN FtEFERENCE TO DISCONTINUE OP TRAINS: Motion by Sheridan to authorize the City Manager to direct a letter to the proper authorities indicating that the City Council opposes the , discontinuance of this service. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDER POR PROJECT $}48: Mr. Les Knutson stated that in order to provide service to the Woodcrest School in time for the opening, work would have to start at once. There will be some additional grading, removal of trees, and replacing of fence which is not in the contract, and also some removal of peat, and this would have to be added to the contract by change order. The construction would be along Able Street, on or next to the Vi Naqe1 property. Motion by Johanson to authorize Comstock and Davis, Inc. to proceed with the preparation of the change order. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. IIDJOURNI+IENT • There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted: �n �,�... ���� M�rv n' . runse 5ecre'tary to the Council CDUNCIL MINUTES - DECEMBER 19, 1961 � MAYOR - T. E. Greig P, regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by the actiny Mayor, Sheridan, at 8:05 P.M. ROLL CALL• �� Members present: Member5 Abseht: Johanson, Sheridan, Nee. Mayor Greig arrived at 8:10 P.M. Wolke arrived at 8:20 P.M. None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Nee to approve the minutes of the December 5, 1961 meeting. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS- S�COND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 197-1961 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 17: The City Manager read the above ordinanc�. Mayor Greig arriv�d at 8:1d P.M. Gavel to Greig. Motion by Johanson to accept this as the second reading of the above ordinance and to have it published. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SECOND READING OE''ORDINANCE NO. 198-1961 REZONING LOT 2 AND PARTS OF LOTS 1�1ND 4, BLOCK 4, SCHULTZ'S ADDITIQN: , The Clty Manager read the above ordinance. Motion by Sheridan to accept this as a second reading of the above ordinance and to have it published. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unani.mously. SECOND READING OE ORDINANCE NO 199-1961 REZONING LOTS 3 4 AND 5 , BLOCK 13, SPRING BROOK PARK ADDITION: The City Manager read the above ordinance. Motion by Nee to accept this as a second reading of the above ordinance and to have it pub- lished. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO 200-1961 VACATING PORTION OF ALLEY - BLOCK 25, TiYDE PARK ADDITION: �`he City Manager read the above ordinance. Motion by Sheridan to accept this as the second reading of the abov� ordinance and to , have it published. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the, motion carried unanimously. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION - WACHTLER OIL COMPANY (TABLED 11-21-61 BND 12-5-61)- , There was a discussion on the above matter. 'i'he Council state they had been concerned about the traffic problem in this area the service road. Wolke arrived at 8:20 P.M. Gavel to Wolke. a7�sent. Motion by,,.Johanson to approve the building permit for Wachtler Oil Company�with the provision that the service drive put in. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being nays, the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Greig returned. to Greig. NEW BUSINESS� d that and Greig the be no Gavel PUBLlCC HEARING VACATING ALLEY IN BLOCK 13 - HXDE PARK ADDITION: The City Manager read the Notice of Hearing and pointed ont the area on the map. No one appeared for or against the proposed --, _I I � ___ alley vacation. Motion by Johanson to close the Public Hearing on the vacaL-ion of ihe alley in Block 13, Hyde Park Addition. Secohded by Wolke, Upon a voice vote,,�here being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. E�'INAL PLAT - SANDY TERRACE FIDDITION: The City Manager read the Notice of Public Hearing and pointed out the area on the map. No one appeared for or against the acceptance of the final plat. The hearing was continued on this matter. BUILDING BOARD MINUTES - DECEMBER 14, 1961: BUILDING PERMIT - JOHN SKOLTE - APARTMENT BUILDING: The Board of Appeals had recommended approval of the above permit, subject to changa.ng the exterior to brick or some such material. 7.'here was a discussion on the plans. Motion by Wolke ta receive the Building Board Minutes and place them on file. No action was taken on the request for building permit. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being np nays, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - DECEMBER 14, 1961: ALLEY VACATION - BLOCK 13, HYDE PARK AND BLOCK 3, BENNETT PALMER ADDITION: - The Planning Commission had recommended that the alley be vacated. Motion by Johanson to follow the recommendation oi the Planning Commission and to set the Public Hearing on the al�ove matter, Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT NO. 61-27 - DON ADDITION: The Planning Commission recommended the prel�.minary plat be approved, sub�ect to certain conditions. The City Engineer explained the details of the plat. Mr.,Sheridan asked about the road connecting Rice Creek Road to Highway a#65. The Engineer stat�d that the location of the road has not been settled as of this date. Motion by Sheridan to accept this as a preliminary plat of Don Addition. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PUIILIC HEARING - HOWARD CRASTREE REZONING - Al2EA WEST OF UNIVERSITY - SOUTH OF OSBORNE EAST OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS AND NORTH.OF 69TH AVENUE: The Planning Commission recommended this rezoning request be granted with the stipulation that there be an M-1 strip of 100 feet in.width on the south line of the property. Motion by Wolke to concur in the recommendation ot the Planning Commiesion and set a Public Hearing £or January 16, 1962 on the above matter. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unani.tnously,. � Gavel to Wolke. SPRING BROOK ADDITTON• Mayor Greig le£t the meeting. 'IM HIRSCH - LOTS 3, 4, 5, AND 6, BLOCK AND LOTS 29 AND 30, BLOCK 7, HYDE PARK The Planning Commission had recommended approval af these permits. Motion by Johanson to approve the above two permits. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. 79 � O REGULAR BUSINESS- ' P�1RIC REQUIREMENTS - LYNDALE BUILDERS, 7TH ADDITION: Z'here was a discussion an the park deposit for this plat. Motion by sheridan to clari�y the minutes of the January 3, 1961 meetinq relative to the Lyndale Builders, 7th Addition park deposit require- ment, since it was'the opinion of the Ca.ty Attorney that this was a re-plat and a park,deposit should be waived, and this was the intention ot the Council and is hereby re-affi.rmed. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS• ELECTRSCAL PdWER FOR FILTRATION PLANT AND TOWER: Mr. Les Knutson from Comstock and Davis explained two alternate methods oi installing pawer lines to serve the above equipment. one would be by overhead lines and poles and the other would be an underground installation which would cost about $5,000. Mr. Sheridan aslced what the difference in�cost.of the power would be and how long it would take to amortize the extra cost of this underground installation. Mr. Knutson explained the location o.� the well house and the filtration plant on the map. Mr. Knutson stated that if the under ground installation were put in,,there would be one central metering station. There was further discussion on the rates. The City Manager stated Northern States Power could run the poles to service the installation amd would not cost the City anything. There was a discussion in running overhead lines or buried cable. Mayor Greig returned. Gavel to Greig. Mr. Knutson stated that if the overhead lines were put in, there would still be some incidental cost for �unction boxes, etc. The Manager suggested that Mr. Knutson get proposals for the other incidental costs. Motion by Johanson to instruct the Engineer to proceed along 61st Avenue with the overhead lines as per a letter of December 14, 1961. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. LETTER FROM ANOKA COUNTY - REFERENCE - PURCHASE OF BLOCK 16, MOORE TAKF. ADDITION• , The City Manager explained that the City had offered to buy one-half of the block for $3,000 and the County was now offering the entire block for $5,625. ,The City would assume the assessments,in either case. The Manager suggested that this property would be used some time for water projects and could poss�.bly be paid out of the water bond money. Motion by Wolke to accept the offer of the County for the purchase of the property, and the City Attorney is to determine if the property can legally be paid from the water money, or from where the money should be disbursed. Seconded by Sheridan. Upan a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously,. LETTER FROM VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW WITH BEFERENCE TO CONNECTING OF MOUNDS VIEW CUSTOMERS TO THE CITY WATER AND SEWER LINE: , , , Motion by Sheridan to receive the letter, and the City Manager is directed to write a letter to the Village of Mounds View advising them that the City cannot at this time accept further water and sewer customers. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. LETTER FROM EIRE UNDERWRITERS BUREAU WITH REFERENCE TO REDUCTION OF RATES FROM CLASS 9 TO CLASS 7 IN CERTAIN AREAS OF TEi� CITY: � � � �_. Mr. Nagel stated this rate would not go into effect until the policies in effect were renewed. Motion by Johanson to receive the letter from the'Fire Underwriters Bureau and place it on file. Seco�ded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried'unanimously. CONSSDERATTON OI' INSURANCE PROGRAM FQR 1962: Mr. Robert Pearson the general agent was present and explained�the insurance program in detail. Mr. Pearson explained what insurance was in force at the present time and what insurance wa$ proposed ior 1962 and the cost thereoi-. Motion by Johanson to accept the insurance proyram as proposed by Mr. Pearson, and authorize renewal of insurance. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. , VISITORS• ,� JA-KEN FtEALTY REQUEST FOR SUILDING PERMIT FOR LOTS 14, 15, AND 16, BLOCK 1 MOORE LAI� HIGHLANDS 3RD ADDITION: THREE-SIX UNIT APART- MENT BUILDINGS� , , RepYesentative P,rcom Ja-Ken was present and stated that h'��hhdiidiingd isou�d,b�lc��r�thQ�$ Pe8tica7sd'htllar�qeamtio�t.ioe3itrhi�h. Mr. Brunsell, 6366 Dellwood Drive N.E. asked of the buildings could be l�uilt on � one and a half, two-story level instead of the three-story and in this manner they would blend in better with the existing architecture in the area. Mr. Mahurin, 6378 Dellwood Drive N.E, wanted drainage protection dn the elimination o£ water and sewer at these lots and wanted a strip for the planting of trees as a buffer. He did not object to multiple dwellings but wants a design whdch would fit in,with the existiag property and protection on the drainage. Motion by Nee to refer this matter to the Building Board. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. BUILDING PERMIT - LOT 19, BLOCK 1, MOORE LAKE HIGHLANDS ADDITION: The Engineer explained that this proposed building location would require a 1ot split. There was considerable discussion on this lot split. Motion by Johanson to give tentative approval to the lot split and to grant the building permit. Seconded by Wolke. - Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried �animously. ON AND OFF^SALE BEER LICENSE FOR TERRY'S CLLTB: Mr. Dittmar was present and stated that he had talked to Mr. MeCarthy, Police C`hief, and to Mr. Kohlan, City Attorney with reference to his request for a license. He stated that he is leasing eith the option to purchase the property. Terry Mangels was present and stated that she had previously applied for a license but does not wish to have it considered at this time. Prank Petri, attorney representing Mrs. Jaegers was present and atated that there had been an application for a foreclosure for Equitable Mortgage in the amount of $16,000 on the property and that he could assure the Council Mrs. Jaegers wiJ,l get the building back. Mr. Dittmar said he would be in accord with what- ever se�tlement was reached in court as far as the ownership of the build- ing goes, The Mayor stated that he had just talked to the City Attorney on the phone and Mr. Kohlan advised the Council to defer,action on this matter at the present time. 7*he Mayor suggested the people � concerned get together and resolve the matter as to who has }�roper title to the building and the City Manager could then give a temporary permit to operate until the Council Meeting. Motion by Wolke that � the City Manager be authorized to issue a temporary permit for the operation of Terry's Club upon receipt of advice from the City Attorney that it i� proper to do so and that everything is in order. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. �'L Gave1 to Wolke. Greig,left the meeting. RESOLUTION N0. 194-1961 ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS SPECII`ICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF COST '1'I�REOF OF STORM SEWER PROJECT NO. 53: Motion by Johanson,to approve the Resolution ordering the Preliminary Report o£ Storm Sewer Project No. 53. �Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 195-1961 ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF COSTS TF�REOF - STORM SEWER PROJECT NO. 53: Motion by Johanson to �dopt the above resolution. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 196-1961 ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS �1D7D ESTIMATES OF COSTS TF�REOF - STORM SEWER PROJECT NO. 54; Motion by Johanson to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 197-1961 ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTTMATES OF COSTS THEREpF - WATER AN➢ SEWER PROJECT NO. 55: Motion by Johansoh to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. � � , FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE VACATING ALLEY - BLOCK 13, HYDE PARK ADDTTION: The City Manager read the above ordinance. Motion by Johanson to accept this as the first'�reading of the above ordinance. Seconded by sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there,being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CLAIMS• Motion by Sheridan to approve General Claims 5560,through 5648. seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Johanson to approve Liquor Claims 3681 through 3738. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Nee by Sheridan. unanimously. LICENSES• to approve Public Utility Claims 1648 through ].662. Seconded Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the mots.on carried tyiotion by Sheridan to approve the following licenses: HEATING Crystal Heating & Sheet Metal Co. 6324 Bass Lake Road Iylinneapolis 27, Minnesota MOVING & WRECKING Polzin Movers Box 21 Isanti, Minnesota SIGN HANGERS orrin Thompson Homes � 12201 Minnetonka Blvd. Iyiinneapolis 26, Minnesota by: Reino L. Perry by: Leslie Polzin Renewal N ew by: Curtis Stromgren Renewal -, i �� Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENTS: Motion by Sheridan to confirm the City Manager's appointment of Carol Lou Johnson as an Accounting Bookkeeper at a starting salary of $262.Q0 per month to replace Sally Grovhoug. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there bein9 no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PESCITIONS : Motion by Sheridan to approve the following petitions � 1. V7ater and Sewer - Lots 2 and 3, Auditor's Subdivision No. 59. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Greig returned to the meeting. Gavel to Greig. CONSIDERATION OF R.E-DISTRICTING: Mr. Sheridan suggested that the Ward alignment be set along 7th Street and Mississippi south to the south terminus of the City as the dividing line between Wards 2 and 3. There wa� further discussion on the Ward alignment. There was no action taken. RESOLUTION NO. 198-1961 DIRECTING ISSUANCB OF T�MPORAFtY BONDS - SEWER AND WATER PROJECT NO. 50: Motion by Johanson to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Wollce. � Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanir�'wusly. , , i RESOLUTION NO. 199-1961 DIRECTING SALE AND PURCFIASE OF TEMPORARY BONDS - SW#50• � , . Motion by Johanson to adopt the above resolution, Seconded by Wqlke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. f2ESOLUTION NO, 200-1961 DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TEMPOIiARY BONDS - S5 #S1: , - • , • Motion by Johanson to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. R�SOLUTION NO, 201-1961 DIRECTING SALE AND PURCHASE OF TEMP-ORARY,BONDS - sS' 51: Motion by Johanson to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLi7TION NO. 202-1961 DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TEMPORIIRY BONDS - SS�52: Motion by �7ohanson to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there betng no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 203-1961 DIREC'PING SALE AND PURCEIASE ( ssfi52: _ , Motion by Johanson to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carri,ed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 204-1961 MAICING TI2ANSFERS: _ _ Motion by 4�o]ke to adopt ihe above resolution. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried una�}imously. �� CIIl�7GE ORDER #+'+� - sE[dEkt AND WATEiZ PROJECT NO. 48 (A) t Mr. Nagel stated that he could probably put in the fence cheaper than having someone elso do it. Motion by Wolke to defez action on this change order until the City Attorney can wor7: out some other method of handling this,matter. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the'motion carried unanimously. I'IRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70: The City Manager read the above ordinance. Motion by Johanson to accept this as the first reading of the above ordirnance. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. ESTIMATES: u Motion by Sheridan to approve the following estimates: Contractor Job Amount Orfei & Sons, Inc. 1156 Homer Street St. Paul, Minnesota Arcon Const. Co. Mora, Minn. Est. {#5 S & W 48 Schedule B Est. #�4 Final St. #2, 1960 Walbon Excavating Co. Est. #kl, Fina1 3242 Highway #$ Storm Sewer ,'p52 Minneapolis 18, Minnesota Schedule B Sandstrom & Tiafner, Inc. 2054 St. Anthony Blvd. Mpls, I.B, Minn. Herbst Const. Co. 1550 Highway #10 , Mpls. 21, Minn. Randall Bros. 3400 Silver Lake �toad Mpls. 18, Minn. Carl H. Peterson Co. 5946 Pleasant Ave. So. Mpls. 19, Minn. Est. #6 S & W 48 �st. ##2 Water 34-H (5ched. 3) �st. #6 S & W 48 {SChed. C) Est. #I�2 Water 34-H (SChed. 2) $ 16,062.76 $ 10,933.65 $ 2,507.50 $ 61., 746.03 $ 17,581.68 $ 4,220.01 $ 18,360.00 $131,411.63 Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CIiANGE ORD�R NO. 3- ST. 1961-1: Motion by Sheridan to approve the above change order. Seconded by Johansor Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CI-IANGE ORDER NO. 4- ST. 1961-1: Motion by Sheridan to approve the above change order. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CFIANGE ORDER NO. 5- ST. 1961-1: Motion by Sheridan to approve the �bove change order. seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vate, there being no nays, the motion carried unas�imously. 85 CHAL�IGE ORD�R N0. 3- SW$k48 (A): Motion by Sheridan to approve the above chanye order. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SAI,ARY OF LIQUOR STORE EMPLOYEES: Motion by Johanson to raise the salary o£ the Liquor store Manager position to the next higher pay grade, which would be a raise of $29.00 a month, and the Ofi-Sale Liquor Store Clerks position at Store No. 2 to $100.00 per week eifective December 1, 1961. Seconcled by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CAANGE ORDER - WELL CONTRACTS - LAYNE-MINNESOTA COMPANY: Mr. Knutson stated that he would like to have the Council available at noon, December 20th, to meet with the City Attorney to go over this matter. CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FROM GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY: Mr. Knutson stated that he and Mr. Brown had discussed the matter o£ a crossing oP the railroad right-of-way with Mr. Ke11y of the Great Northern Railway, and Mr. Kelly now will allow the same material as had been oriyinally bid for the crossing under the railroad track,s, and the Change Order which had previously been passed for this, will not be necessary. This is part of Project No. W-34G. COMPLIMENT TO CITY M.�NAGER 2N GETTING THE TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT MISSISSIPPI STREET AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE NORTHEAST: Mr. Nee moved to compliment the City Manager on his getting the traf£ic siynals at the intersection of University Avenue Mr. sheridan seconded his motion. Upon a voice the motion carried unanimously. WATER PROJECT 34-H - COMPLETION OF WELL HOUSE: and Mississippi Street. vote, there being no nays, Mr. Knutson stated that the well house was to have been completed by November 15, 1961. There was a penalty clause in the contract of $100.00 per day. Ii the City wishes to enforce this, the City should send a registered letter to the contractor at once, outlining what the City wanted done, which would be a full crew on the project at once, or the penalty would be invoked. ADJOURNMENT • 'i'here being no £urther business, the Mayor declared the meeting ad,7ourned. Respectfully submitted: � / ;�,� ���,,�� M n ��r•uilse`1��� Secretary to the Council COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 2, 1962 � � r �� MAYOR - T. E. Greig A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Greig at 8:00 P,M. Members Present: Greig, Johanson, Sheridan, Wolke, Nee Members Absent: None �b APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Johanson to approve the minutes of the December 19, 1961 meeting as received by the Council. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINE55• SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 201 VACATING ALLEY - BLOCK 13 HYDE PA12K ADDITION: � The City Manager.read the above ordinance. Motion by Johanson to accept -� this as the second reading of the above ordinance, and to have it ' published, Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SECOND REAbING OF ORDINANCE NO. 202 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70: � The City Manager read the above ordinance. Motion by Sheridan to accept this as the second reading of the above ordinance, and to have at published. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - SANDY TERRIICE ADDITION - FINAL PLAT (CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER �9, 1961): No one appeared for or against the acceptance of this final plat. Motion by Nee to close the hearing on the Bandy Terrace Addition Final Plat, and to have the matter brought up again at a later time, and the platter will pay the cost of re-advertising for the hearing. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a�voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SWEARING IN OF RA'YMONA SHERIDAN - COUNCII,MP.N SECOND WARb: Raymond E. sheridan was sworn in by the City Clerk, as Councilman of the Second Ward for a three-year term beginning January 2, 1962. NEW BUSINESS- DESIGNATION OF LEGAL NEWSPAPER: Motion by Nee to designate the "Fridley News" as the official newspaper of the City of Fridley for the year of 1962. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES POR CITY FUNDS: There was some discussion as to the designation of the depository ior the General fund. Motion by Johanson to designate ColumUia Heights State Bank as the deposi�ory for all funds except Public Utility and Municipal Liquor, to designate Camden Northwestern State IIank of Minneapolis as the deppsitory for the Municipal Liquor Dispensary Pund, and to designate Eidelity State Bank of Minneapolis as the depository for Publie Utility Funds. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SETTING OF COUNCIL MEETING NIGHTS AND TIME - RESOLUTION NO. 1-1962 D�SIGNATING TIME AND .NUNIDER OF 12EGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS: There was some discussion on the date oE meeting. Motion by Johanson to adopt the resolution designating time and numUer of regula� council meetings. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimous],y. , REPEAL OF SECTION #1 OF THE ORDINANCE SETTING COUNCIL MEETING NIGHTS:__