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01/02/1962 - 00023744�J CFIANG� ORD�R NO. 3- SW#48 (A): Motion by aheridan to approve the above change order. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there bein�3 no nays, the motion carried unanimously, SALARY OF LIQUOR STOi2E EMpLOYEES: Motion by Johanson to raise the salary of the Liquor Store Manager position to the next higher pay grade, which would be a raise of $29.00 a month, and the Off-Sale Liquor Store Clerks position at Store No. 2 to $100.00 per week efPective December l, 1961. Seconded by Nee. LTpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CEIANGE ORDER - WELL CONTRACTS - LAYNE-MINNESOTA COMPANY: Mr. Icnutson 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. CObTSTRUCTION PERMIT PROM GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY: Mr. Knutson stated that he and Mr. Brown had discussed Che matter o£ a crassing of ihe railroad right-of-way with Mr. Kelly of the Great I3orthern Railway, and Mr. Kelly now wi11 allow the same material as had been originally bid for the crossing under the railroad tracks, 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 NI1�iAGER IN GETTING THE TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT MISSISSIPPI STREET AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE NORTHEAST: Mr. Nee moved to compliment the City Manager on his getting the traffic siynals at the intersection of University Avenue and Mississippi Street. Mr. Sheridan seconded his motion. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. WATER PROJECT 34-H - COMPLETION OF WELL HOUSE: 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. If 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. ADJOiJRNMENT : There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submi�.ted: � / M in �� rl�se` ]� secretary to the Council COUNCIL MINUTES - JADTUARY 2, 1962 � ` � �. 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: Member5 Absent: Greig, Johanson, Sheridan, Wolke, Nee 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 BUSINESS: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 201 VACATING ALLEY - BLOCK 13 HXDE PARIC ADDTTION• 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 5heridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SECOND READING OF OR1]INANCE 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 3t published. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - SANDY TERRACE ADDITION - FINAL PLAT (CONTINUED FROM DECEMBER �9, 1961): No one appeared for or against the acceptance q£ this final plat. Motion by Nae to close the hearing on the Sandy 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 foz the hearing. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a�voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SWEAFtING IN OF RAYMOND SHERIDAN - COUNCILMAN SECOND WARD: 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 Fr'idley for the year of 1962. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES FOR CTTY FUNDS: 'i'here was some discussion as to the designation of the depository ior the General fund. Motion by Johanson to designate Columbia Hezghts State Hank as the deposa.tory for all £unds except Public Utility and Municipal Liquor, to designate Camden Northwestern State Bank oi Minneapolis as the depository for the Municipal Liquor Dispensary I'und, and to designate Fidelity 5tate Bank o£ Minneapolis as the depository For Pub�.ic Utility Funds. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there bexng no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SETTING OF COUNCIL MEETING NIGHTS AND TIME - RESOLUTION NO. 1-1962 DESIGNATING TIME AND ,NtJNIBER OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS: There was some discussion on the date of ineeting. Motion by Johanson to adopt the resolution designating time and number of regula� council meetings. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. F2EPEAL OF S�CTION #1 OF THE ORDINANCE S�TTTNG COUNCIL MEETING NIGHTS:�,. ��% Motion by Sheridan that steps be taken to repeal Section #1 of the ordinance settirg the Council meeting nights. Seconded by Nee. Upon a vt�ice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMEN7.'S TO COMMISSIONS AND COMMiTTEES: Mr. Wolke suggested the Planninq Commiesion members suggest someone as the Chairman of the Planning Commission. Motion by Wolke to appoint Charles 3ohanson to the Planni�g Commission, and the Planning Commission is to recommend a chairman to the City Council. Seconded by Nee.. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMCNT TO PLATS AND SUBDIViSIONS COMMITTEE BUILDING STANDARDS COMMITTEE, PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS COMMITTEE, BOARD OF APPEALS: Motion by Johanson to re-appoint Harold Albrecht to the Plats and Subdivisions Committee, Robert Sanborn to the Building Standards Committee, John E. Swanson to the Parks and Playgrounds Committee, Russell Burris �o the Board of 1lppeals, and Ing Siverts, Jr. to the Board of Appeals. Motion was Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMEY3T TO 5TREETS AI3D UTILSTIES COMMITTEE: Motion hy Nee to appoint Mr. Ubben to the Streets and Utilities Committee. seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMGNT TO POLICE CQMMSSS�ON: The Mayor recommended that Ronnie Johnson be appointed to the Police Commission. The Mayar gave the background o£ Mr. Ronnie Johnson. Motion by Johanson to approve the recommendation of the Mayor -for the appointment oP Ronnie Johnson to the Police Commission.' Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no ngys, the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENTS TO BUILDING $O�RU: Motion by Sheridan that Glen Johanson, Robert J. Hughes, David W. Anderson, William Shields, Jr „ and Gordon Harstad be re-appointed to the Build�ing Board. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. APPOIid`PMENT TO A CITX-SCHOOL RECREATION CQMMISSION; Motion by wolY.e that Mr. John F. Dunphy, who lives at 52�9 Capitol Street, be appointed the City representative on the Recreation Commiss�on, and his wiie is to serve as an alternate. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT 1.'O SUI3URBAN GAS AGENCY: Motion by Wollce to appoint Ray Sheridan as the representative to the Suburhan Gas Agency, and Tom Greig as the alternate member to the Suburban Gas Agency. Seconded by Nee. Upori a voice vote, there beinq no nays, the motion carried unanimously. , , RESOLUTION NO. 2-1962 DESIGNATING AND APPOiNTING A REPRESEI�STATIVE FOR THE BOARD OF TI2USTF.ES OF TIiE NORTH SLTBURBAN SANZTARY SEWER DISTRICT PoR TFi� YEAR OF 7.962- Motion by Johanson to adopt the above resolution naming Tom Greig as the Pridley representative to the North Suburban Sanitary Sewer District Soard for the year of 1962. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the moL-ion carried unanimously. �� APPOINTMEN4.' OF, MENi�ER TO COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE • Motion by Wo1ke to�appoint Bill Nee as t�e Chairman of the Coznmercial and Industrial Development Committee. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT TO PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS COMMITTEE: Motion hy Nee to appoint Glen Thompson as a membez o£ the Parks and P1ay- grounds ,�ommittee with his,term to expire in 1964. Seconded by Johanson. U�on a voice vote, there being no nays, the mation carried unanimously. I APPOINTMENT TO BUILDING STANDARDS COMMITTEE: Motion ]ay Johanson to appoint k7ern Bandel to the Building Standards Committee, with,his term to �xpire in 1962. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there beinq no nays, the motion carried umanimously. � BOARD OF HEALTH• , The City Manager stated that the City had receiv,ed a Zetter from Mr. Wilke, wY}o is on the Board of Health, in which he offered to resign as he had moved just beyond the City limxts. Motion by Sheridan to receive the letter and place zt on file. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Gavel to Wolke. Mr. Greig leit the meeting temporarily. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO-T�M: Motion by Johanson to appoi.nt Bill Nee as the Mayor Pro-tem, seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Greig returned. Gavel to Greiq. BOARD OF APPEALS MINUTES - DEC�MBER 20� 1961: Motion by Sheridan to receive the IIoard of Appeals minutes of December 20, 1961, and place them on file. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being-no nays, the motion carried unanimously. B011RD OF APPEALS MINUTES - DECEMBER 27, 1961: REQUEST OF WAI,VER OF FRONT YARD RE4UIREMENT TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF AN INDUSTRIAL SUILDING ON PART OF LOT 6 AUDITOR'S SUBpIVISION NQ. 39- REQUEST BY ARVID HANSON - 4300 MAIN STREET: 'I'he,BOard of Appeals reGOmmended approval of this waiver request, provided that the Council require reasonable maintenance of the premises. Motion by Sheridan to table action on this until January 15, 1962, or when the rezoning is completed, and to set a public hearing on this variance re- quest for February 5, 1962. 3econded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no ngsxs� the motion carried unanimously. There was discussion on the 17 foot strip of land which would be re- quired for street purposes, and of the amount of land which would be left. Motion by Johanson to table action on this matter. Seconded by Wolke. upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - DECEMBER Q8� 1961: R TT ,DTN PFRMTT RE4UEST SY DR TREZONA FOR LOT 1fi.BLOCIC 5 RICE C12EEZ{ PLA'ZA SOt1�3S ADDTmr�n7- ' ��� The Planning Commission had recommended that the 1ot split be authorized for.Lot 16, Block 5, Rice Creelc Plaza South Addition, and the building permxt for an apartment building be granted. Motion by Wolke to authorize the lot split of Lot 16, B1ock 5, Rice Creek Plaza South Addition. - seconded by Johanson, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. VISITORS: REQUEST BY JA-ICEN REALTY TO BUILD AN APARTM�N`I' BUILDING ON LOT 14, BLOCK 1, MOORE LAKE HIGHI�ANDS 3RD ADDITION: - Mr. Trost had previously made a request to build a three-story apartment on this site. He presented plans for a two-story building. The Council indicated that they would approve the type of building in which Mr. Trost now presented, but the pro}�lem o£ drainage in the ar�a was to be referred to the City Engineer for study. ° BUILDING PERMIT REQUEST BY DR. TREZONA: Motion by Wo13ce to Board. Seconded b the motion carried VISITORS• , refer this building permit request to the Building y 5heridan. Upon a voice vote, there being,no nays, unanimously. PLAT OP DON ADDITION AND REQUEST FOR BUILDING PERMIT: Mrs. DeMarais was present, and asked what type of building was going in, and asked about the zoning. 'i'hey stated that the zoning called for a double� lat,tttg��vwonih-�y. Mr. Anderson requested approval of a building permit for a two-family dwelling at 6387 Pierce Street which would - be on Lot 2, Don's Addition. Motion by Johanson to approve the building permit for 6387 Pierce Street providing that the City Manager and the City Engineer okay the final plat of Don's Addition. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voic� vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. VISITORS• REQUEST FOR BUILDING P�RMIT POR TE� NORTH HALP OF LOT 6, BLOCK 1, MOORE L11If� HIGHLFINDS - REQUEST BY MR. ANDRAJACK: There was considerable discussion on the split o£ Lot 6. Motion by Johanson to approve the permit subject to the re-plat which will be started by no later than the next Council Meeting, and the preliminary plat sha11 be presented to the Council by no later than the next Council Meeting. The building is not to proceed farther than the capped basement unta.l such time as the plat has been filed with,the City. Seconded by �lheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. The propriet-ar of the Fridley Night Club requested that.he be given permission to hang a small sign on the bottom of the sign the City has at 73� Way and Highway #65, inasmuch as most of the businesses on Central Avenue have a siqn there. Motion by Johanson to grant this permission to the proprietor of the Fridley Night Club. Seconded by Sheridatt. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. 7.The Mayor stated that one oi the County Comm�ssioners had approached him on the possibility of placing a sign on City property at the inter- section oi Highway #65 and Central Avenue to the ePiect "Save our wet lands." There was no action taken on this. The City Manager was directed to contact Mr.. Kordiak. � �TUr�, COMPLAINT ON STACKING OF RUBBISH ON THE LENNY COCI3RAN PROPERTY ON C�NTRAL AVENUE- , , , Mrs. DeNlarais was present, and stated that Nfr. Cochran'� property is partly M-1 and partly C-1, and C-2. She stated that about 40 feet to the east of Pierce Street, he has cleared away land which he apparently does not own and has stock piled old lumber on this land. She also complained about the noise made by Mr. Cochran's equipment in early hours in the morning. she also complained about the other debris lying about the general'area. Mr. Johanson made a motion to have the City Manager write a letter to Mr. Cochran asking him to appear at the next Council meeting, �nd to have at the Council meeting a copy of the ordinance and a11;of the minutes concerning the rezoning of this property. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, th� motion carried unani.mously. I2ESOLUTION NO. 3-1962 AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR GASOLINE: Motion by Wo1ke to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Sheridan, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 4-1962 AUTiiORIZING BIDS FOR LIQUID CEiLORINE: Motion by Nee to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 501962 AUPFIORIZING BIDS FOR TWO POLICE CARS: Motion by Sheridan to adopt the above resolutiQn. Seconded by Nee. , Upon a voice vote, there being no n�ys, the motion carried unanimously. Mr, Johanson recommended that these police cars not be accepted, or paid for, until such time as the proper paint jobs are provided. , RESOLUTION NO. 6-1962 ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS ANp SPECIFICATIONS - ss&V #55: , Motion by Sheridan to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS• Motion by Wolke tp approve General Claims 5649 through 5694. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Johanson to approve Liquor Claims 3739 through 3768. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Sheridan to approve Public Utility Claims 1663 through 1681. seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no ngys, the motion carried unanimously. CLAIM OF S. C. SMILEY ANA ASSOCIATES: Motion by Nee to approve the claim of S. C. Sm�ley and Associates in the amoutr� o£ $2,336.20. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES- There was a discussion on the approval oi the license of �. I3. Putnam Company. Motion by Johanson to approve the General Contractor's Licenses o£ Chuck's Constructl,on Company, Dwellings, Inc., and Herbert A. Malcolm. Seconded by Nee, Upon a voice vote,, there being no nays, the motion carried unanmmously. ` 9t� LICENSE Ol' �, Ii. PUTNAM COMPIILVY: Motion by Wolke to i Attorney recommends it is i:o be cJranted by Sheridan. Upon a carried unanimously. sue a license to E. H. Putnam Company if the City t, otherwise, it not be granted. �f it is granted, n the manner the City Attorney dir�Cts. Seconded vaice vote, there being no nays, the motion OTi-IER LICENSES - TERRY'S CLUB: , Mr. Ralph Y.and was pzesent, and exp].ained what had happ�ned in connection with the fighi: which had occurred at Terry's Club on NeW Year's Eve. He stated that he had done all tlzat he could in his power t� keep the place under control.. The Mayor stated that they had three wee�s to get a bouncer between the time the license was issued and the�time this disturbancr occurred. Mr. ,7ohanson stated that Arnold Dittmar had told the Council that he would be present, and Dittmar was not present when this happened, and he does not feel thai these licenses should be issued until such time as Mr. Dittmar gets back. Z`he City Manager stated that the Coon Rapids po].ice had called Chief McCarthy with regards to fu�'nishing an officer for Terry's Club, and the Chief suggested to the Coon Rapids police that they contact,l�noka County. i�1�:. Sob Pearson stated that if a Coon Rapids man worl.ed at Terry's Club, there would be some contractual liability here, znd the man would be covered by workman's compe�s�tion, etc. Mr. Sheridan stated that change in ownership apparently had not changed the clientele, and there could be serious in�ury occurring at this place, and he would, thereiore, no� vote £or apgroving these licenses at this time. Mr. Johanson and Mr. Greig, also, indicated that they would not vote for approval of the licenses at this time. Mr. Wolke stated �L-hat Mr, Kand did call the police when this disturbance occurred, and this was �o his credit. Mr. Nee stated that the question is, did the owner use reasonable caution to prevent this disturbance. Mr. Wolke stated L-hat had the owner not called the police, he would be against the issuance oi L-he licenses, but he did call the police, and he therefore feels that the awner lived up to the requirements. Motion by Johanson to hold up approval o£ these liqenses £or Ter;zy's Club unt}1 the next regular . Council Meeting, and Mr. Dittmar and Mr. Kand are to appear at the Council Meeti_ng and ahow cause why a license should be granted, and also, there shall be a statement from the Chief of Police concerning,the issuance of ihese licenses, and the estal�lishment will be closed until such time as the license is yranted. Seconded by Nee. Upon a roll call vote, those voting in favor, Greig, Johanson, Sheridan, Nee, voting "no" wolke. Motion carried. APPOINTD4ENTS • Motion uy Sheridan to approve the appointments recommended by the City Manager of Ivan Ericson and John T. Anderson as Pairolmen. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. COMPARISON OP PORTLAND CEMENT CUF2B AND GUTTER AND ASPHALT CEMENT CONCRETE Mb1T VS, ASPIIALT CEMENT CURB ON ASPHALT CEMENT CONCRETE MAT: Motion by Johanson that this matter be referred to the Streets and Utilities Committee, and be brought back to the Council not later than one month f:rom now with the recommendation of the Committee. Mr. Johanson also stated that he would like to see the specifications changed. Motion seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being nd nays, the motion carraed unanimousLy. ACC�PTIINCE OF STREETS IN MELODY M1�PIOR AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT $ETWEEN E£� M AEVELOPMENT COMPANY ANb THE CITY OF FRIDLEY: y� Motion by Johanson to approve the agreement as shown on page 42 of the agenda between E and M nevelopment Company and the City of Fridley, and ta accept the surfacing and curb on Lyric Lane between 73rd and 75th Avenue in the Melody Manor Addition far maiatenance. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, those voting in favor, Greig, Johanson; Sheridan and Nee. Abstainiriq,-Wolke. Motion carried. MINUT�S OF TF� FRIDLESC RECREATION COMNiISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 196];: Motion by Sheridan to receive the Recreation Comm,ission minutes of becember 14, 1961 and to place them on file. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FOR NEW CITY EMPLOYEES: The Mayor suggested that al1 future city employees hired by the City be required to get a physical exammnation. Mr. Kohlan also suggested that in the employment application, there be included all pertinent questions regard3ng the health and past health history of the person. Motion by Johanson that all future employees hired by the City of Fridley be re- quired to have a physical examination, with the City to designate the doctor and the City pay the fee. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, c there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. HIRING OF PUBLIC SANITARIAN: �`he City Manager stated that $3,250.00 had been budgeted for a sanitarian, and he would suqgest that this sum be divided into 26 equal ��arts and paid to the sanitarian evezy other weekson a retainer basis, rather than having the sanitarian submit a bill each month. Motion by Johanson to a�prove the above recommendation. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. LETTER FROM SCEIOOL BOARD GRADTPING PERMISSION TO UuE SCHOOL FACILITIES: Motion by Nee Wolke, Upon unanimously. to receive the letter and place it on file. Seconded by voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried IMPROVEMENT AND BID SPECIFICATIONS: Mr. Johanson stated that some improvements could be made in bid specifi- cations, and enfoxecment�o£ same, particularly in relation to penalties. Mr. Kohlan stated that the amount of the liquidated damagea could be withheld from the check, and the contractor could be made �o prove that he is entitled to this amount. ADJOiTRNMENT • �here being no ftirther business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted: �, ow .�„ Marv . runs Secretary to the Council C � �- � YOR - T. E. Gre g COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 15, 1962 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Greig at 8:00 P,M. Members Present Gteig, Johanson, Sheridan, Wolkeu�� Nee Members Ahsent: None