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10/01/1962 - 00023513� � � Motion by Wolke to receive the letter and suthorize the payment to E.H. Putnam Company in the amonnt of $4�107,00. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no na,ys, the motion carried unanimously, ADJOURNMENT� The-e being no flu�ther business� Acting Mayor Nee declared the meeting adjourned� RespectfUlly submitted: Marvi 'C, Brunsell Secretary to the Gouncil COUNCIL MINUTES - dCTOB4t I� 1962 � � , ' ` ��� ��LLh-�t �` � �� ACTING �%/4y°R - ' liam Nee A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Greig at �:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: Members present: Greig� Johanson� Nee, Wolke (srrived at 8:29 P.M.) Member absent: Sheridan APPROVAL OF MINUTES:, Motion b y Nee to approve the minutea of the Sept.ember 17, 1962 meeting as received, Seconded by Joh�nson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unsnimously. Mation by Johanson to approve the minutes o£ the Septem6er 25, 1962 special meeting as received. Seconded by 1Vee, Upon a voice vote� there being no na,ys� the motion carried unattimausly. OLD BUSINFS5� �1@VING PERMIT REQUEST - Ci1RTZS PETERSON - TABLED S�/17/62: The Mayor euggested that this item be tabled until later in the meeting when nnother Councilman would be present. SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUFST - GORDON GRAHAM - TABLE➢ 2 62: The City Manager atated that the State Highway Department had informed him by phone that ther were not coaderned at this time with the traffic at 53rd and Univeraity Avenue. The State Highway D�partment felt that theq could eorrect any problem that might•arise by a change in the pro- poaed cul-de-sac. .The load at this point on ITniversity Avenue was pro- jected at 26,000 vehiclea in 1968. It is about 13,000 now. Mre Petro was preaent, and atated that the State Highwsy Department had tols him that the "Broaster" resteurant would have Zittle effeSt on the tra£fic on IIniversity Avenue. Mr. Sohanson atated that he thought the Council should wait for a decision on this matter until the Councilman of this Ward was preeent. The metter was tabled until later in the mseting, �TEW BIISINFSS: f7 al 4�l PUBLIC HEARING - SEbdER AND WATE.R ASSBSSMENT ROLL -#50: The Citv Msnager read the notice of hearing. The City Manager read , a letter from Northern Pump Company in which they ware protesting the assessment ss the,y felt there was no benefit to them. Mr. Bolander was present and presented a letter objecting to, the assessment. Mr, Bblander atated that thev already have rrater on this property. He stated evidently the City did not know this when they put in the water line. He stated that the North Suburban Sanitary Sewer D3strict is condemning the property� but he has two customers who are interested in the property� one to build apartment houses, and the other to build a concrete plant. He stated that the 8 inch line could not handle the sewerane i�om this area. N�. ' Harris was present, and asked questions relating to the project. The " City Manager suggested that the gentlemen file objections to the project� i£ they have any. Mr. Harris� Harris Invest,ment Company� stated that he would like to file an objection to Praject �$0. Mr. Charles Swenson� 3710 Marshall Street� was present and stated that he would like to file att��o6jectipn to the pro�ect. Mr. Wolke arrived at 8:20 P.M; 9 represe�tative from Dorsey, Owen, Marquart, Windhorst & West was present representinp, Northern Pump Company, and stated that thev oi�jacted to the improvement. There were no othera preaent either £or or against this improvement. The Mayor declared the hearing closed. The Building Board had recommended that this be approved upon presentation o£ a site plan. A site plan had been presented for the garage. Motion b,y Johanson to authorize this moving permit. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, tYiere being no nays, the motion carrled unanimousl,y. Thc City Manager stated that he had talked to Mr. Boeck from the Highway Department with rr.ference to this mstter� and the,p did not aeem too con- cerned with the traffic problem it might create. Mr. Petro e�cplained the location of the bui�ding and the proposed site. Mr. 4dolke stated that there caill be a problem wiih traFfic on 53rd and University. Mr. Petro stated that the restaurant would be comparable to the F�nbers Cafe. There wa.3 fvrther discussion on the traffic which would be generated �t this point. Mr. UTolke stated that the reataurant would be cloae to existing buildings in the area. Mr. Petro stated that the people in the az�ea did nat object. The Mayor statPd that he would not like to grant a permit for a restaurant such as this, and then have t.he thing condemndd by the Statc Highway Department in a couple of years. There was,further dis- cussion on traffic. Motion by Glolke to deny the request for a Special Dsc Permit and to move the "'➢roaster" restaurant to Lots 23 through 30y Hlock 13� Hamilton's Addition to N!echanicsvd�lle. 3eeonded by Johans�n, Upon a veic� vate� those voting in £avor� Greig� Johenson� k'olke� Nee. Opposed� None. Sheridan absent. Motion carried. ' The City Manager read the notice o£ hearing, A question was asked 1P this was the storm sewer which would be in the vicinity of Rice Greek � Road. The answer was no. Don Bolin� 13l,b 5kywood Lane� asked how the boundariea oF-the assessment district were determined. He also atated that the notice save that it would be assessed according to the 6cnePits received, He states that water comes f�'om 53rd Avenue and flows into this drainage district, and they are not included in the aseassment. . Mr. Les Knutaon� Gomstock and Davis� Inc.� atated th�t the bonndaries are determined by the street �rades and the field suri'ey. Mr. Bolin stated that tha area was developed be£ore the storta sewer was put in� so there should not have been any chunge in the street grade, He stated that the neighbor in back of him had to build a xall to divert �i the water running around the house. Mr. Knutsan suggested that probably the drainage boundaried ahould be checked again. Mr. Henry Johnson� 1341 Skywood Lane, stated that the majority o£ drainape goes into a gully� and he is being asseased now. He asked if a storm sewer were to go in to take carc of this other portion of the area, wauld he be assessed for it. M`r. Knutson stated that it wauld d�pend on how the area is �raded off and developed. Mr. Henry Johnson stated that he is only receiving one-fourth bene£it, as thst ia all of his property that drsins into th�s drainage district� and asked if he would be assessed for additional work when it would be put in. It was pointed out that he wovld be assdsa�d if there were more work done in the � drainage distPict.. Mr. Henry Johneon stated that he would like to voice an objection� as he receives only 25� benefit. Mr. Vernon W111s� 125g Skywood Lanea asked how lon� a period the as�essment would be apread. It was stated that the assessmeni, would be spread over a 20 qear periad. The Mayor suggested that this matter be continuef� until October 8� 1962� so that the boundaried of the drainsge district could be re-check�d, The Mayor declared the hearing continued to the special meeting of October 8� 1962. The City Manager read the notice o£ hearing. Mr. VaaCleave asked how the project is to be financed� on a one or a ten year basis� ar over how long a period. It was explained that the assessment wovld be spread over a ten yeer periad except that in new plats the assessmcnt was put on a one year Tiasis, Mr. Wolke explained that any amall plat developed by a group o£ people goin� together platting the�r land� would be on a ten year basia rather Lhan on a onz year basis� but on a developer coming in and developing a large port,ion of land� the assessment would be on a one year basis. Mr. Knalson From School Diatrict #16 was present, and stated that they own Parcel #50, Section 11� and the Board o£ Fducation had stated that they objected to the asaessment because thep had thought that they were going to be assessed on both sides ancl he would like to � have the matter deferred until the Board meeta on October 12� 1962! or if this matter could not be dclayed until that time, he would lika to £ile an objection until the matter is definitely determined as to what �heq are being assessed for. The Mayor explained that the assessment has to be certified by the lOth of October� so that the Counci.l could not delay this until the 12th. Mr. Kohlan� City Attorney, suggested that Nu�. Knalaon's objection be noted. Mr. Knalson presented a letter of objection. There uere no other parsoas appearing for or against the adoption of the "A" portion of Project #48• The Mayor declared the discusaion on hearing closed in the "A" portion of Project #/48• The hearing was opened on the "B" portion o£ Project #4S. A question rras asked what this included� if it included Rice Creek Road. The question was answered "yes." Mr. Knutson outlined the are� on the map. Mr. Anderson. 1L,91 Ric� Creek Road� asked who wanted water and sewer on Arthur Street� and he understood that they were going to put water and sewer in on Arthur Street. It was explained that this was not a part o£ the project for which the hearing is being held. The question was asked why is there a di£ferenee in cost between dif£erent parcels of the same size. It was explained that the parcel that did have service connectiona installed had a higher cost� as the people who did not install service coMnectiona would have t6 install them at a later date. A resident at 1511 Ferndale stated that he objedted to the condition of the road� and also� the curb cock had been run over by a City road grader and had not been repaired, Mrs. W. N, Johnson� ll,l,8 Rice L�eek Road� stated that �when water and sewer was put in on Rice Creek Road the culverts were taken out� and were nat replaced� and she wished to have thia matter taken care of. Mr. Robert VanCleave, 1559 Benjamin Street, stated that he owns Lot 1� Block 1� Van Cleave Addition� and would like to have this put on a ten year basis. He does not want the one year assessment. Mr. Johanson atated that all of the lots in this addition should be on a ten year basis. A quest3on wes aeked bq one of the residents if they atill had to paq for the main ]ine on Centrsl Avenue. The answer was "yes." Mr. Gilbert Sakariason was present and stated that he had two lots which he wae having trouble getting aurvayed, The City Manager sug�ested that he contact the City Engineer�s office. Mr. Sakariason � also asked about the boundar,y survey. The Mayor declared the discussion on hearing closed on the "'B" portion of Project #4g• The Ma,yor declared the hearing open on ��C° portion of Project #48• Mr. Harvey Ratner of Lyndale Builders asked why there ia a dif£erence between the di!'£erent areas in Schedule "C" for assessments. It +�ras eacplained that there is an extra charge for grading in some areas� and conpaction in otber areas, Mr. Ratner stated it aeemed that �18Q.Q0 was too high a figure to pay for°grading. Mr. Krn�tson suggested that Mr. Ratner call him in the morning, A represeatative £rom Dorsey, (h+en, ' Nlarquart� Windhorst & West stated that he wished to rall the attention of the Council to the fact that the property at Northern Pump xhich was Lots 9 and 10� was assessed for 1�339 feet whereas they only hace 1�325 feet, There were no other persons who appeared for or a�ainst this por- ' �ion of the improvement oP Project if48-C. The Mayor declsred the dis- cussion closed, and the hearings on A, B, and C continued until October 8, 1962, Mr. Bolander steted that he objected to the assessment, and asked Mr. Knutson if the line put in would take car� o£ the industrial property. Mr, Hnutson statcd that it would depend on the type o£ industrlal dev- elopment. Motion by Wolke to adopt the resolution confirming the asaess- ment £or Sewer and Water Projeet #5�, noting the objectiona made by Mr. Bolander, Mr. Swanson, and repreaentatives of Northern Rm�p Compsaiy. Secondefl bv Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Nee that these two it�ms be tabled to the October Sth meeting. Seconded bv Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays� the motion ' carried unanimously. BUILDING B�ARD MINUTES - SEPTFMBER 26. 1462: Mr, Toberman was present to answ�r questions concerning this request. Mr, Wolke stated thst he understood that this was to be a temporary installation. Mr. Toberman stated that he was told that if they set the building back 80 feet it would not interfere with the service road� or any other utilities of the City, Mr, Toberman stated Lhat he would set the building back whatever distance the City would requYrc. There was more discussion on this matter. Motion by Wolke to approve the permit anbject to the checking by the Building Inspector that the bullding is set back the required depth� either the 100 foot or the 80 foot det- back. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimouslq. PLANNING COMMTSSION MINUTES - SEP?'E�1BER 27. 1962: Mr. Glenn T�ompson� Ghairman of the Parks and Playgrounda Sub-co�mrittee , had reported to the Planning Coma�ission that an island of 7- g acres was owned by the Narthern States Power Company on the Mississippi River at the west end of Charles Street. The Planning Commission had reco�ended that negotiations be conducted with Northern States Power"Compas�y to either purchase or lease this property. Motion by Wolke to authorize the City Manager anc� City Attorney to negdtiate with the Northern States Power Company with reFerence to the above mentioned islsnd. Seconded bg Nee. Ugon a vaice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously, CDM14[iNIC� T IONS ; 4 e) A representative from the Automatic Games Supply Company was present� and stated tha+, he had put this equipment in on a 1L, day trial basis. The City Manager stated that there was another company that said that they could furnish the same type of equipment. There was some discussion on the two types o£ equipment. The Mayor stated that he would like to have a longer check on this equipment. The City Manager stated that this other company claims that they can do the same thing as this company cen, � The representative £rom the Automatic Games Supply Company stated that he had put this in on a lt, day trial period and asked if 1.he Council would consider renting this on a drink basis, The Council did nat accept this of£er. The Mayor auggested tlzat both parties be asked to come in, Motion by Johanson to aek both representatives to come to the Council meeting at 7:30 P.M. on October 8� 1962. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimousl,y, A letter had been receiaed f4�om several o£ the residents in the area asking that this section of the line not be put in. Mr. Rnutson stat�d that the V.F.W, could get aervice f�om tha rear oF the�r property� and therefore, they did not wish to have the line on Central Avenue. Mr. Knutson atated that one of the reasons for proposing the line on Central Avenue in the first inatance� was that thesc were very large 1ots� and they could be split, and have lots facing both Central Avenue and the street to the east. Mr. Knutson stated that there is one existing house that could not be served i£ the line were not put in. The City Manager suggested a change order be prepared on the propert,y that did not want the sexer, and it could be deleted from the project, Motion by Johanson to autharize thc preparation of the change order. Seconde3 by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously� ' VISITORS: Warren Osborne was present and asked that sewer and water be spread over a tcn year period in Gideo'a Addition, Motion by Johanson to authoriza the spreading o£ aewer and water assessment on Gideo's Addition over ten year period, Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no navs, the motion carried unanimouslq. RE�UEST BY MR, SPRUNGMAN FDR SE�dER SERVICE FR0:�1 SE1�R MAIIV ON EAST RNER ROAD• Mr. Sprungman was present and stated that he would like to have permission to tap into the sewer main on the Fast River Road. The City Engineer e�cplained that there is an old railroad right-of-way under several private ownershipa existing in this area� The sewer is in the railroad right- of-way� and there is a platted street to the east of this right-of-way between the sewer line and the property in question. The City Engineer explained that all o£ the property in the area could not be served by ueing the existing aewer main line manholes, and the people in the area undoubtedly wou13 need laterel service of somc type to provide 100% service to the area� but the people in the area have dedided not to petitian for lateral service at this time. Mr. Nee sugpested that Ns. Sprungman sign a petition and agreemtnt for temporary sewer service, and then he could be granted the permission to hook into a manhole. � Motion by Nce to grant Mr. Sprungman permission to tap into this sexer main system at a manhole with the provision that he sign the petition for sewer lateral service and sign the agreement conditions as pro- poaed. Secon$ed by Johanson. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays� the mot3of� carried unanimously. �URVEYING ALONG UNNe,�'RSITY AVENUE: Mr. Mike L�renhoff was present and asked what the surveying was alang Univeraity Avenue� and the State Highuay Depertment is to take more land� and how much? �,tr. Knutaon atated that the right-o£-way is shown �n Project W-34-K. PETITIONS: �� Motion by Johanson to receive the Following pctitione: 1. Petition for Bituminous Street Suriacing and Curb on Washington Street from Sgth to S9th; JeFferson Street from 5gth to 59th; 5gth and 59th from 7th Street to Jefferson Street. Lyndale Builders Addition. Seconded by Nee. Lipon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. CLAIMS: Motion by Wolke to approve Genwral Claims 7161 through 7257. Seconded b,y Nee. IIpon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. ` Mot3on b,y Johanson to approve Liquor CZaims 46Z5 throngh 4647. Seconded by blolke. Upon s voice vote� there being no nays� the motioh carried unanimous]y. Motion by Nee to approve Public Utility Claima 2075 through 2106. Seconded by ldolke. Upon a vaice vote� there being no na;,*s� the motion carried unanimously. �ICENSES: Motion b,y Wolke to approve the folloxing licensea: EXCAVATING Stanley Stegora 7708 — 5bth Avenue North Crystal� Nlinnesota GENERAL, CONTRACTORS Lumber King Company 40yi Vincent Avenue South Minneapolis lq� Minnesota Fred J. Sjolander 2634 Coon Rapids Blvd. Coon Rapids� Minnesota HEATING Economy Heating Cd�p�y 2830 — 16th Avenue South Minneapolis 6� Minnesota by: Stanley Stegora by: Jerome Lorberbavm by: Frod Sjolander by: Richard Doyle New New New Renewal Seconded bp Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there'being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF 1963 BUDGET: Motion by wolke to approve the budget as presented. Secoaded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. QRDINANCE ADOPTING 1963 BUDGcT — FIRST R�ADING: The City Manager read the budget ordinanee. Motioa by Wolke to accept this as the first reading oF the above ordinance. Seconded b,y Nee. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously, � The City Manager atated that the expected mill rste would be approximately �0..�2 mills, RFSOLUTION N0. 155-1962 AUTHORIZING ADVFRTISE[�;NT FOR BIDS —��COMPACT° C6R5: Motion by Johansoh to suthorize the bidding for "compact" cars, Seconded � � ' by Nee, Upon a voice vote� there being no na,ys, the motion carried unanimously, Mr. Johanson stated that the placarda which were being used on the police vehi�les and other City vehiclea were not ahowing up too well. The Mayor stated that this haa been a right-o°-way since 1417, and was � so designated on the County maps as a Countq Road. He stated that Coon Rapids is passing a resolution also requesting that this road be opened up, Mr. Knutson stated that the present alignment proposed for the water mnin is on 83rd Avenue. (One block north of Ironton extended easterly), Motion by Johenson to adopt the resolution requesting the construction of s County road and also to have the necessary action taken to change the water alignment if necessary and £easible to the proposed street. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. � RESOI,UTION N0. 157-1962 CERTIFYING CHARGES TO TfiE COUNTY AUDITDR: Motion by Johanson to adopt the above resolution. Secanded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays� the motion earried unanimously, RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES - AUGUST 23. 1962: Motion by Johanson to receive the minutes and place them on £ile, Seconded by Nee, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unsnimously. APPOIN1MElVTS s Motion by Nee to approve the following appointments: NAME Dsnnie M, Ottem 260 - 67th Avenue N.E. Fridlep, Minnesota Clarence B, Trebua 1340 - 6Qth Avenue N.E. F`ridley, Minnesota Richard 6�. Bloom 6970 Je££erson Street N.F Fridley� Minneaota James W. Bates 6211 - 6th Street N.E. Fridley, Minnesota •• _. • Public Works Department C & M I Public Works Department C & M I Public Works Department C & M I Public Works Department C & M I SALARY �435.00 Per mo, �435.00 Per mo. #435.ao Per mo. �435.00 Per mo, Seconded by Johenson. Upott a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unsnimously. REPI,ACFS � MotioaTby,Wolke'to adopt the^above^resolut3on.^.Seconded by^Nee+ TIIpon s voice voCe� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. .,.�,. .. Motion by Wolke to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Nee. IIpon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Johanaon to adopt the a6ove resolution. Seconded by Wolke. New New New N�w ��� �� IIpon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Wolke to adapt the above resolution. Seconded by Nee. IIpon a voice vate, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimoualy, RESOLUTION N0. 162-1962 DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY BOND5 - W-34: Motion by Wolke to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Johanaon. Upon a vaice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Nee ta adopt the above resolution, Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice votc, there heing no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Nee to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Johanson. Upon e voice vote, there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. LETTER FROM SEARS ROEBUCK COMPANY WITH REFERENCE TO PETITION FOR WATER. SEWER. AND STREET SiTRFACING: The City Manager stated that the Sears Roetruck Company had preaentad him with a]etter in which thex petitioned for sewer, water, and atreet and curbs� and requested that thev be installed on 73rd, but that they would not like to be assessed for them. They would like to have 73rd Avenue put in from the railroad tracks to University Avenue, Motion by Wolks to r�ceive the petition and place it on £ileo Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimouslg. The City Attorney hnd recommended that the sewcr break be repaired and then the City and the Contractor meet to ascertain the responaibilitpo The Contractor had agreed to do the work subject to the liability to be ascertained at a later time. Mr. Iiohlan steted that authority is needed from the Council to proceed. Motion by Johanson to authorize the repair of this sewer line-subject to these terms. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote� there being no na,ys, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Kohlsn suggested a formal agree�nt be executed. ° Mr. Knutson suggested that the Couneil might want to discuas this on the 8th of Octoberf and presented a report to the Council. ADJOURNMFatT: There heing no flu�ther business� the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted: �(�/7�„ay` �/CG�� Marvin C, Brunsell Secretary to the C�uncil � �y � �y � i� - T. E. Greig � ' 1