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01/21/1963 - 00023417� , � ��� COUNCIL MINUTES - JANUARY 21� 1963 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Nee at 8:03 P.�• ROLL CALL: Memhers Present: Brook� Neea Wolke Members Absent: Johanson� Sheridan APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 7� 1g63: Councilman Wolke raised question on minutes of ineeting with regard to the portion relating to the Building Tnspection Department. Motion by Wolke that minutes be amended to read that the present plumbing and building inspectors be considered to be on the same level under the City En�ineer. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Wolke to approve the revised minutes of the January 7, 1g63 meeting. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motlon carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: STORM SEWER P.GREEMENT - 53rd AVENUE TO F.A.1. #6g�+ on T.H. �47 (TABLED 1�7�63) : Ashort discussion was held regarding the negotiatians with Mr. Graydon Boeck and the Agreement with the Minnesota State Highway Department, Mr. Kohlan� City Attorney� stated that it is the consensus of the Council that except and unless there are noted after a public hearing Zs he1d� that the Council is of the mind that it proceed with the Agreement. The City Manager said that princlpal points discussed so far have been dollar percentages. He suggested that the Clty Atitorney be given an opportunity to check over the agreement more thomou�hly� that only dollar figures have bean loaked into up to this point. It was noted that there was a recommendation from the en- gineers that dollar figures were satisfaetory. Councilman Wo1ke stated he was agree- able to this. Motion by Wolke that� pending outcome of a Public Hearing� that the Council would go on record that they were in accord with the State Highway Department and would go along with the proposition submitted; that they approve the pl�n reg�rd- ing widening of the bridge and eliminating walkway. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. RESOLU'PION #10-196� WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF HIGHWAYS. ST. PAiIL. MINNESOTA REGARDING S.P. Motion by Wolke to adopt above resolution with the Si,ate Highway ➢epartment, Second- ed by Brook. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motzon carried ur.animously. .4g�9�NTMENTS: (TABLED 1�7�63): Following discussion, Council �abled all appointments until following meeting. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND RELATING TO PHEPAYPg:NT OF ASSESSMENTS AN-D CORRECTIONS Tf�RETO �TABLED 1 7%63 ) ' i � The City Manager gave first reading of said ordinance. Motion by Wolke to accept �his first reading of the above ardinance. Seconded by Brook.. Upon a v8ice vot�� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS• PUBLIC HEARING - GAS FRANCHISE: Councilman Wolke stated that after having read that evening's paper and if it is corr- ect that the heating capacity is going to be less than the reduction; it is still go- ing to raise the gas bill. The City Manager read the notice o£ the Proposed Uniform Gas Franchise. Mayor Nee announced that the Caty Council wou2d hear proponents and opponents, that Mr. Person� Vice-President of the Minneapolis Gas Company was present to speak for and to discuss Franchise� also Mr. George Mastora attorney for the Minnea- polie Gas Company and Mr, Bob Ehrenberg, chairman af the Suburb�n Gas Agency, that ��_`�� Senator Dick Parrish and Mr. Ronald Anderson of the Railroad and Warehouse Commission would speak as opponents. Mayor Nee also announced that anyoae could speak in either phase from the floor. Mr. Person of the Minneapolis Gas Company was the first proponent and stated that three years ago they had begun negotiations and arrived at terms of the present fran- chise; that this was recommended to Fridley and that the Minneapolis Gas Companq had filed a letter at that time saying they would accept it. He stated there have heen changes in this franchise and that it goes into more detail and does provide for 20 years oP local regulations; that it will eliminate the termination date with 27 comm- un3ties� that they will all be terminated and have one common date, Mr. Person stated the franchise specifically provides there be local regulation; that the company is required to make annual rate filings. He said the uniform rate for the 27 eommunities � is based on the investment by the company on the entire area and that the company has agreed that these rates would be filed every year; that there be a block rate struct- ure and be revised every five years to make certain it is fair. The rate of return is consistent with the present cost of the long term debt of the company. It provides for a reflection of current plant value, It refleets the orlginal cost and the two are reflected equally. The rate Authority would have the right to review all books� etc.� to make sure the company is working in an efficient manner, He stated that the formula on operating was put into effect by the company in i96i and that the Agree- ment indicates that if coffinunities representing 66 2/3% adopt the Franchise� the Manneapolis Gas Company would adopt it with them and it would become their otrligation to participate. Mayor Nee said that question had been raise_d at S.G.A. that if con¢nunities did not elect to enact the Franchise btat that the S.G.A. would have enough support to be put into effect� would this rate structure be used in arriving at our rates. Mr. Person answered by stating that� very possibly it would� if enough communities adopted it. It provides that the rate should be determined by the entire investment of the com- pany. Mayor Nee raised the question to Mr, Person -"you do make a statement� this is a fair return"? Mr. Person said "yes", it is. Councilman Wolke interposed to state that according to newspaper article� it stated BTU's and qualities which were proposed� that it meant you would have to use more heat and thas� also pay more. Mr. Person explained in detail that the article sa3d that the heating valve must be within limits of 975 up to 1025 or 50 BTU range� that there is a variation in BTU content. Northern Natural Gas could deliver all up to 975 or 1025 for same rate � depending on BTU"s; that BTU's cannot be reduced from 975. It is proposed that some BTCT's wi11 be taken out of the gas. Mr. Person said that at the time the Minneapolis Gas Company filed a rate� they took into account that this plant would �o into operation so that the gas cost reflects reduced gas rates that Northern Natural would have at that time, Reflected in filing also was the increased use. The aver- age figure was 1021 BTU's. Mr.Person also stated it was true that if Northern Nat- ural did take out propane� it would not affect anything; that they have quoted rates on cubic foot basis. He said that if customers use more gas� it will show increased sales and increased revenuesy that anything above is placed into a reserve for the customers and will be reflected in the next rate filing. At this point, Mr. Bob Ehrenberg, chairman oF the Suburban Gas Agency from St. Louas Park introduced himself. Mr. Georg� Mastor� attorney for the Minneapolis Gas Company announced himself a proponent and asked to reserve the right to speak. Mayor Nee related that Councilman Ray Sheridan had been the Fridley representative on the S.G.A. and had recommended that Franchise be adopted. Council�felt they should hear contrary vlews to this recormnendation. Present and announced as opponents were Senator Dick Parrish and Mr. Ronald Anderson� Commissioner of Railroad and Warehouse Commission. Mr. I. J. Oakes� resident, stated he wished to speak as a proponent� that the Council should take into serlous consideration the service we are getting and it was his opin- ion that the City Council should adopt the Franchise. Senator Dick Parrish, as an opponent, stated that the three big electrical utilities have supported state-wide regulation� that there is discrimination in rates with electrlc companies throughout the state. He stated that there is no regulation of ' ntilities in the state� that the reason there shotald be regulation oi state-wide utilities ie that one area is pitted against the other� that suburbs are set off in one piece and Minneapol3s in another. He said this Franchise would tie up covmiunities for 20 years and that if Franchise does go through, Fridley would not be helped by it. The point, he said� is to see to it that you will not be able to help yourseli.. �ou will have no way to get out from under a contract� he said� and this would be an im- partial body. He stated that state-wide regulat3on of utilities would come, that he was presenting such a bill and if it did not pass in this session� it would in the next sesslon of Congress. The Senator stated that an expert, under state-wide reg- ulation would represent entire state and euburbs on board. ile sa3d that 20 years Trom now Fridley would be fully settled and would still be set up by tne Minneapolis ��� Gas Company, that it is �uch more profitable to them but it would be more profitable for Fridley to oppose it. Mayor Nee stated that he had the impression that the form- ula didn't vary to much. Mr. Parrish answered by saying that �re are really arguing about fair value� that with state-wide regulation we know it would be taken care of, Mr. Ronald Anderson� State Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner� spoke next and stated there are only three other states that do not regulate rates� namely� Iowa� South Dakota� and Nebraska. He stated that there have been token ad�ustments but they are only bait to get them through� that the Minneapolis Gas Company is afraid of state- wide regulation� that suburbs are paying the highest gas rates in the State of �inne- sota� that the Minneapolis Gas Company has hmghest profits in the state. He also stated that nowhere does anyone guaranty a company a safe rate of return� only the Niinneapolis � Gas Company does this. Mr. Anderson said that Nort�ern States Power gets 6 1�2 °�o return and Minneapolis Gas Company gets well over 8�o� that their attorney was asked and said he didn't know what the rate o£ retu�n was. Nlr. Anderson asked "what �s depreciated original value and is there a 15 �0 3ifferential between Minneapolis and suburbs ?" Ae explained this, in detaila with a list of charts and exhibits that had been distributed to Council members. Mayor Nee referred to street use taic and asked if St. Paul also pays real estate tax and was told it did. Mr. Anderson went on to explain �hat this is an unusual situation where you have Minneapolis walled off and all suburbs paying 16 a�o more. He stated that in most places there ls state re �zlation and discrimination is not allowed� that some state commissions have been contacted and that his Commission is constantly concerned with rates. Mayor Nee asked if there was anything that could be questioned as constitutional and was told the only thing that could be done would be to let present contract run out - questiion not directly answered. Mr. Anderson said that ahere you have state regulation you don't allow discriminatlon between local gronps. �inneapolis� he said� has a total of 60 square miles and the base rate area is establlshed under a contractural arrange- ment, The Telephone Company has enlarged its rate area to cover 160 square miles. "It seems to me"� he said� "you should stay under the same basis or �et behind state regulation," With regard to explanation of Commissionsa he stated that Minnesota Commission is third highest in the state for expendltures. The Railroad and Ware-- house is 29th in the state in the terms of Utilities Commissions, but is the 4th largest in size, Councilman Brook asked if auestions raised would enter into L.P. gas and was told it had to do only with utilities, Mr. Anderson stated that it is known that when gas mains are put in Fridley� it costs more than 10 years ago and said that State Commission would equalize this rate witih that of Minneapolis. Coun- � cilman Wolke raised the question "if there were a release clause stating that if we go on a state control basis� we could cancel the contract} -v�ould it be advisable?" Mr. Anderson stated that would be a contract that would be advisable but until then Fridley would be "stuck"� that any release clause would be helpful. Resident V. M. Nagel asked Minneapolis Gas representatives if information showed any comparison with rate that Coon Rapids and Spring Lake Park pay as compared with what we pay. He was told it did not specifically show Coon Rapids but it did show 30 suburbs. The question of how rates are determined was razsed. Rates are determined by the cost of gas� any operating expenses and by the coverage of all taxes paid by the d3stributing company. The rates cover the depreciation on the plant and recovers tihe return on the plant or investment. This all adds up to rate, it was �plained. It was stated that in the suburbs we are entitled ta earn 6 1�2 °�o of fair value. The question was raised to Mr. Anderson "do you think that an increased investment is a legitmate reason for increased rates" and he replied that it certainly was. Councilman Wolke raised the question that 50 °�o of the original cost is one of the factors involved and which plant would this be referring to. It was explained that when the word "plant" is used it means pipe in the grounda meters� facilities, etc., that nothing from the physic�l facilities in the Minneapolis area affects suburbs aad vice versa. Costa labor and material in suburban areas is o 1�2 tio 9 years. Those original costs are kept and the Minneapolis Gas Company takes 50 °�o of that as value and the other 50 °�o is of today's prices. That determines fair value of plant. In Minneapolis� it was explained� it is figured on gross plant. There is � no replacement or depreciation cost, Geor�e Mastor� lawyer for the Minneapolis Gas Company was given the floor; stiated that he wished to present three points� namely: #1 - the differential exists between City and Suburb area� #2- the Minneapolis Gas Company makes a large profit and �3 - if you have state regulation, everything would be taken care of. In explanation of �1, he stated that differentials are noth3ng new and have existed for years. The reason for the differential between Minneapolis Gas Company and the suburbs is that half is personal property tases and half is made up of greater investment that is required to serve suburban communities. He stated that as costs equalize� so will the rates and they do not discriminate. The question was raised in that would the sales tax� if it became a reality, affect the personal property tax. Mr. Mastor said this would have to be explored by a eommittee, that usually utilities do not qualify but that, if thi� �3U should be� it would affect the annual rate filing and costs wovld follow with it. Councilman Wolke raised a question on 6 1,/2 °�o and was it only gross operating cost. Mr. Mastor said� yesy but not to confuse it wath cost plus contract� that they do not increase the money to the stockholder by increasing the costs. He stated that the Saburban Rate Authority would police this Franchise referred to and that when annual rate is filed� the 6uburban Rate Authority� if rate filing showed a decreasey would ad�ust rate accordingly. Councilman Wolke stated there was no way for� anyone to go to an outside source� that we cannot switch and we are at a 6 1�2 �o flgure and it seems expensive at times� that Fridley would be happy to check into anything. The second point of Mr. Mastor's three points was that the charge that the Minneapolis Gas Company is making an exorbitant profit is false, The Suburban Rate Authority says it is completely in keeping with others in the ' United States. Tli3s is a fair value state, he said� and that is the fair value in this state. Nr. Mastor insisted that Mr. Anderson of the Railroad and Warehouse Commission ha3 been giving false figures at this and at other meetings, Mayor Nee raised the question� "what is fair value"� and Mr. Mastor answered by stating that the Minnesota Supreme Court says that this state is committed to giv- ing a utility a fair rate on the fair value of its product. City Attorney Kohlan stated that Minneapolis is willing to use basis as it has. He said the original cost or plant waw eonstructed many years ago so you do come with a rather low valuation from it and �t is then stabilized and it is raised only periodically, St was ex- plained that in the suburbs you have come out with a fairly high construetion cost and� as you add plant to it� you are adding each year to the construction and the construct3on index so that your original cost in the suburbs is increasing from year to year. You are ,7ustifying this by depreciating on the books but you are using re- production cost index to account for the differential. "The only thing that I dis- agree with is this," �Ir. Kohlan said� "over a period of years we have bought a bill oP goods that has a 6 1�2 °�o return on your investment and always gives a fair rate of return and it usually is less than this." "I am not sure that if the city ties itself up for 20 years�" he said, "that there shouldn't be a provision that the communities and the Minneapolis Gas Company discuss negotiating some oi these rates." The present Franchise says that the Minneapolis Gas Company is entitled to a fair rate oi' return. Aather than spend �i30�000 from time to time on a law suit on a fair rate of return, the Franchise is attempting a standard as to what factors will be used as a fair rate. Mr. Kohlan stated he was noi, �oing to make any recommendations as to whether this was good or bad, but that he didn't like to see a 20 year baeis� ' and that he didn't think that a 6 1�2 °�o is the best measure. The courts have de- termined at times tbat 6 1�2 °�o ic not a fair rate of return. Mr. Maator explained the Minneapolis Gas Company must have a 20 year Franchise to float bonds; that under state regulation we are being asked to regulate the Minneapolis Gas Company for life and the Gas Company opposec this. He stated they do not laelieve that this company and its picture is a state-wide problem. They do not believe that it is necessary to have commissioners from all over Minnesota regulate a company in Hennepin County. He also stated that the Minneapolis Gas Company is not shy of regulation. It simply wishes regulation by the people it services and serves, Mr. Ehrenberg� chairman of the S.G.A, for the past four years� spoke and repeated that this is a complex subject, He requested that the City Council eheck page 11 of Recommendations dated November 14, i96o and told them this gives all advantages. They were asked to read the Joint and Corporation Agreement because it tells about basic regulations. He stated his board felt that it did give them authority. Mayor Nee asked if, through state regul3tion} we could get the Minneapolis Gss Company to pay for some installations. He was answered that we possibly could. It has been indicated that 1,he cost that it takes to operate in a particular loeality, you could spread. There ls a growing tendency toward a degree of uniformity, The S.G.A. was set up with 13 communities. This Franchise is a negotiated instrument and it is just like any other contract. There are some things in it that we don't want, it was stated� but there are other things that aren't there. It is a good faith beginning and we fe�l we are headed in the right dsrection. Motion by Wolke that hearing he closed. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote� there � being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. It was announced that action on this item would be taken on February 18� 1g63. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDIlVANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 70 (LOT SIZES Motion by Wolke to continue public hearing on the above Amendment of Ordinance #70. Seconded by Brook, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried un- animously. � � ag � 11_ 6 f PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION OF 12 FOOT EASEMENT - LOTS 11 & 12, BLOCK l, OSBORNE MANOR 2nd ADDITION: - �— -------- — -�— — --- -- It was announced by Mayor Nee th�t rather than read notice� City Manager would point out area. Councilman Wolke raised the qqestion on why the vacation is limited. En- gineer Brown explained property is owned by the church, that other property ls owned by other people. He also stated that utility companies have given letters} placed ou file, stating that they don't, need the easement. City Attorney Kohlan asked if East of Lots 1 and 12, is there a drainage easeme�t and was told there is noching. Motion by Wolke to close hearing. Seconded by Brooli. Upon a voice vote� there be- ing no nays, the motion carried unanimously. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE UNDER S�CTIOTd 1207 FOR VACATION OP 12 FOOT �ASEMENT-LOTS il and 12� BLOCK l, OSBORNE MANOR� 2nd ADDITION: � The City Manager gave first reading of said ordinance, Motion by Brook to accept this as first reading of above ordinance. Seconded by krolke. Upoc a volce vote, there bein� no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PUBI.IC HEARING - VACATION OF BROOK STREET� The City Manager read the notice of hearing and pointed out area on map. There were no persons who appeared for or against the above, Motion by idolke to close hearing. Seconded by Brook, Upon a voice vote} there being no nays, the motion carried unani- mously. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE UNDER SECTION 1207 TO VACAT� A PORTION OF BROOK_ STREET: The Crty Maneger gave first reading of said ordinance, Moti�n by Wollie to �ccept this as first reading oF above ordinance. Seconded by Brook. Upon a vo�ce vote, there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. SECOATD READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDZNG ORDINANCE PTO. 70 {LOT SIZES)• Motion t�y Wolke to i.able above item until nexi, regular meeting. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the mot�on carried unanimously. SECOND READING ORDINANCE RFZONING PORTION OF AUDITOR'S SUSDNISION N0. 129: Motion by Brook to table above item until next regular meeting. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the moL-�.on carrled unaniniously. BUILDING BOARD MINU��S - JAIIUARY g, 1963: APPLICATION BY AMALGAMATED INDUSTRIES, INC. TO �UIL➢ TWO �DDITIONS m0 AN �XISTING BUILDING AT 1�+0 LIBF,RTY STREET -(LOTS 3�� 31, 32, 33� �nd 3�+� BLOCIL 5, SPRIPIG BROOR PAAK : - ------------------ -------- ---- The Building Board had recommended the approval of the above application. Motion by Wolke tc� concur with the recommendation of the Building Board and approve applicatilon, Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unani- mously, APPLICATION BY PRECISION SHEET METAL PRODUCTS TO BUILD A FACTORY AT 5250 MAIN STREET: � The Building Board had recommended the approval oF the above application as presented, Motion b,y Wolke to concur with the recommendatloi7 of the Building Board and approJe application by Precision Sheet Metial Products to build a factory st 5250 D4ain Street. Seconded by Brook, Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the mozion carried unani- mously. LETTER AND SIT� PLAN RGQUESTIPIG PLRMISSIOAI TO CONSTRUCT A HDMC FOA TFIE AGED A^1 ---- — --- ------ APPROXIMATELY 71ST P.ND_EAST RIVER_ROAD_PRESENTED BY DOBIS AND KVALH�IM, ATTORNEYS• A discussion period was held with regard to localit-y� grades� sizes, health problerns ��,_ ,� �� and need Por same ln communicy. City Actorney Kohlan cautioned Council tio be careful reg�rding structures and health standards. City PRana_ger said he thought tnat owners only wished to knoia� at this time, ii' this Taould be favoraole in our communitiy. Mo- t�on by ti�olke to refer the problem to the Cat,y Manager for a resolution. Secoaded by Brook. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION MINi)TESt JANUARY 7� 1963: PUf3LIC HEARING. PRELIMINARY PLAT - REPI.AT OP CARLSON"S uUNIMIT MANOR ANNEX (P.S, 62- The Planning Commission had recommende3 that the easlest solution to the problem was replatting and rezonirg to single £amily d��ellinge and had �ccepted the above as � preliminary plat. Motion by WolYe to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Secondeci by Brook. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HE!�RING� REZOPIING FROM R-2 TO R-1 (ZOA 63-01) CARLSON'S SUMMIT MAPdOR ANNEX - �n�+nm m� u� �n. �___—'.�'_—,_—__—_ The Planning Commission recommenrled approval of the request to rezone from R-2 to R-1, No one present was for or against. Motion by i^lolke to concur *�ith the reco�endation of the Planning Comr;ilssion and set a public hearing. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote, there being no naysr the motion carried unanimously. PZP3LIC HL�IP,ING: ]'R�LIMIVARY PLAT - R�PLAT AIIL�STROM ADDITION (P.S. 62-27): The Plannang Commission had recommended acceptance of preliminary plat as it corres- ponded to previously approved street plan. Motion by Brook to concur with the re- commendation of the Planning Commiseion and accept as preliminary plat. Seconded by 4Solke. Upon a volce vote, there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION DESIGIIATING NEW MSA (D4UNICIPAL STATE AID) STREET N0. 317 �J�CKSON STRE�T The Planning Commiss�on stated that the above resolutlon be recommended designating a new Nunicipal State Aid Street No. 317 (Jackson Street Prom 73rd Avenue N.E. to Osborne Road, 0.5 mile). Moi,ion by Wo1ke to instruct City Manager to drazi a reso- lution and ,�et information on same. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice votie� there being no nays, the motiion carried unanimously. LOT SPLIT RERUEST (L.S. �o3-Ol) J.M. CONSTRUCTION CO.� LOTS 22 & 23, SLDCR R. RIVER- VIE4di� IGHTS: SPLIT OF LOTS 2.& 25 TO ADD TO LOTS 22 & 23: SPLIT OF LOTu 2'� The Planring Commissioe recommended approval of the above lot split. Motion by Wolke to cencur :aith the recommendation o° the Planning Comr�isslon and approve lot split request described above. Seconded by Ilrook. Upon a voice �%ote, there bein� no nays, the motion carried unanimously, BOiTPIDARY PR0J3I�N - AUDITOP'S SiTBDNISI011 N0, a2 - NE 1�4 SECTION 24: ' The P1annln� Commisszon recommended that the City request the setting of whatever monuments are possil�le ar.d measuring of section boundary 1ine� of Section 2�1- by the County Surveyor. Motiion by Wolke to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission on the boundary se�tii7g monumente, that the City request the setting of whatever monuments are possible and measuring of the section boundary lines of Sec- tion 24 by the Countzf Surve�or. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote� there being � no nays, the notiion carried unanimously. EASEMENT FOR PPOJECT 34-K (AiVD VOIDING FINAL PLATS UPTRECORDED): The Planning Commission h�d recommended that the City Manager draw up an emergency ordinance c,ith a 9C day expiration date For voiding of unrecorded plats. A dis- cussion per�od f�llowed. Motlon by Wolke to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and have f�rst reading o£ ordinance. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice voL-ey there being no nays� the motion carried unanimousl3�. 1 �3 3 FIRST READINC� OI�' OR➢INANC� TO AMEND THG PLATTING OR➢IVIINCE: The City Manager gave first reading of said ordinance. Mot�on 6y Wolk_e to accept this as first reading. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote, there beiug no nays, the motion carried unanimou�ly. COMMUNICATTONS: LETTER FROM Y.M.C.A. REGARDING USE OF PARK PROPEP.TY: ' This lettier was referred to in minutes of Parks & Playgrounds Commzti,ee r�eeting. The committee received tlie letter requesting use oF Locke Property fo-r campzn� pur- poses. The Parks suk�-comr��ttee had recommended the use of th�s property be granted wlth the provision that activities be under their supervision. It was noted that this is a mere formality as tHe Y.M.C.9. usec this properL-y each year. Motion by Wolke to concur with Parks & Playgroueas Committee. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote� there being no na3�s� the motion carried unanimously. � � Robert Hughes, Fire Chief� stated any group would have to go through the Fire Depart- ment for a burning permit. Motlon by Wo1ke that the Fire Chief be instructed to issue burning permlts ae he sees fit. Nlotion died f'or lack of affirmation. LETI'EA FROb1 DR. RICHARD Tf2F,ZOTdA ;tEGARDING NNLTIPI,� DWCLLIPdG LICENS�: Motion by Wolke to receive above letter and place on ftile. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voiee vote� there being no nays� the motion caxried unanimously. LtiTTER FROM MINPTEAPOLIS GAS COMPANY :iEGARDING RA`i�S: Motion by Wolke to receive �nd file above letter �.ith regard co notificatioi� o� rates. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote� �here beit2g no nays, the motion carried unan- imously. VISITORS: PRH,SENTATIOAT OF BOOKLET ENTITLED "TflL SAEIPE OF FRIDLEY" FRON THE LL+AGTJ� OF 4IOMEN VOTERS: Mrs. Mina Lehn� president of tihe League of Women Voters, stated that shc was presenti not only as ar, otrserver for the League of j�lometi Voters Uut slso to present thelr Local Survey. She said lt wae trusted the Council would lind the �niormation and chapters as interesting as the League dzd. t�iayor Nee and Councilmen tihanked Mrs. Lehn and Lea�ue of Women Voters for presentation. CLAIMS: Motion by Wolke to approve General Claims 79'(6 through 8050. Secondzd by Brook a vozce vote� there being no nays, the r�otion carryed uaanimously. Mo�ion By Brook to approve L�quor Clalms 4936 through ii992. Seconded by T+Iolke a voice vote� there be2ng no nayc� the motion carried unanimously. Upon Upoi� No+ion by L7olke to approve Public Utility Claims 2309 through 2330. Seconded by� Brook. Upon a voice vote, there being no naysa the motion carried unanimously, ESTIMATES: ESTIN�T� OF PERRY A. SWEDTSON COMPANY - PROJLCT NO_W-3�+-J, SCHEDU7�J �l IiJ THC I�MOINT oF �,2g1.�5_ �sTIMATP �--- Notion by Zdolke to approve the payment of the above est�mate. Seconded by Erooic_. Upon a voiee vote� there being no na5�s� the n,otion carried unanirr,ously. ESTIMP.TE OF D.W. HICKEY COR7PANY� IPIC, - PROJPCm 1i0. W-31+-J� SCF�LDULE 150. 2 IN THE AN10UN`P OF �y 13 f 300. JO - ESTIMATE i'f5: '_"__--__—_-- _— —_ Mo+ion by Wolke �:o approve the payment of the above estima�e. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote, i�nere being no nays, the motion carried unanimousl�. LICENS�'S: Caty bTanager stated that tidachtler Independent 0�1 Coinpany h�c� not comF�li;d F�i�'_i ori- ��4 ginal agreement and ti�lshed Council to advise Lhem that action on their license wa� not tiaken because of their derelection of not replying to letter. Motio�z by Woll;e to approve the follov�ing licenses: GEIVERAL G. Russell Johnson �944 Xerxes Avenue Soutn Minneapolis 10, Minnesota By: G. Russell Johneon I�rew Volp Coner,ruction Company 775 Colos•ado �venue South Minne�polis 16, Minnesot,a By: Glenn W. Burnett New Secoizded by Brook. Upon a voice vote� there being no r_ays� the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Wo1ke to approve the follociin� license but to exclude Wachtler Independent Oi1 Company: OTii�R LICENSES: DELIVERY TRUCK LICENSE Gross Industrial Towel & Garment Service 62�E Las� :ranklin Avenue P�finneapolis� Niinnesota D,y: P.A. Ziminske Secoaded by Brook. Upon � voire vote, there beino no nays� the motion ca-rried unanimously. RECREATION CONI�IISSION MINUTLS�DEC�b4BER 13� 1962_ Aiotion by Flollce to recelve mznates of Recreatioe Commission. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanlmously. COIdSiDERATiON OI' RENTAL OR PURCHASE OF ADDITIOPiAZ OFFTCE SPACE: Councilman Wolke asked Cl�y P_ttorney Kohlan iF City purchasefl a house on a resiclential loL� could they use �t for city purposes? Mr. Kohlan replled that public use is e:;- empt. A public Facility becomes a"P" Distrlct. Councilman Sdolke suggested a home be purchased or a quonset building be erected on city property, Robert Hughes� I�'ire Chief, stated them is a house available on the corner of 61+th and 5th Street. City Manager su�;gested that Council delay action until the Coordinating ComMittee had made a report andr depending on treir report and if there is a bond vote in April, Council would have a better idea in Apr11 r,hat to do. Notion by ti�iolke to receive and �ile letter received from t3usiness Service,G by Sue. Seconded b5� Brook. Upon a voice vote� there beiag no nays, the motion carrled unanimously. COT�TSIDERATION OF MICROFII.fdTNG ENGINF�RING DRE;WNGS: City P�anager sugge�ted thet ae long e,s it was under $1,000.00, it would be i�ise to purchase machlne. A dlscussion period folloi�ed and Ci�:y Pdanager and Pngineer Brown explained reproductiio� oF pictures, tracings, photo�raphing� etc. Motion by Wolke �o dlrect City Manager to proceed to microi'ilm and p�xrchase macnine from Recordak. Seconded b� Broolc. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays� the motion carried un- animously. CONSID�RATION OF PURCiL45E OF P.A. FiND R�CORDING SYSTEMS: L'ollowing d,scusslon and explanation by City Manager; Motion by Wo1ke to purchase dictaphone for a nixer box at .`�p130.00 Seconcled by Brook. Upon a voice vote� there be�ng no nays� the motion carried unanimously. hlotlon by Wolke to accept proposal on the North���est Sound Service =or $930.00. Brook asked iz Council �hould tawit unL-il other member� were present to act on this motion. Wol}:e rescinded previous motlon �i7d moved to table the proposal on the dictaphone and iVorthwest Sounci Service. Seconded by Brook. IIpon a voice vocey there being no nays� the moi,ion carried unanimously. ' i � 1 � � ,_�� .�,FSOLUTION N0. 11-1963 - D�LETING CERTAIPu SP�CL'1L ASSESSD'fENTS: P�otion by Glolke ta adopt �11 deleting the assessment oti� Pac•cel 11�50 - 1 in Pro�ect Edo. W-j4. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote, there being no i�aysa the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIOPT SPLITTING OF CERTAIN SPGCTAL ASSPSSMENTS: 2✓otion b��YSolke to cable above resolution until the neyt reg�alar meeting. Seco�,ded by Brook. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. REPORT ON SE4iL�R COidSTRUCTI0T7: Motion by Wolke to table above report. Secorded by Brook. Upon a voice vote, tLerc being no nays� -cne motior carried unanimously. COMMUNICATION - R�: SPECIALS IN tIAGEL�S 4700DL61N1JS ADDITIOAi_ RESDLUTIOP? 7j1231;b3s City Clerk Brunsell explained the above communlcation. Motion by Wolke to adopt aLove resolution ar_d author�ze the City C1erk tio cancel the assessment on a one year period and spread it over a ten year period. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote, there �eing no nays� the motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATI01? FROM Bn00KLYiV PAR:i: t�iayor Nee reported to the City Council that he i�a� in receipt of a letter from Brook- lyn Park residents iaho had z�ritten a letter stating that certiain paris of P�rooklyn Park� mainly the Nor�h half, had been deleted from the North Suburban Saa�i,ar5� Sewer District. Motion by Wolke to receive communication and send all councilmen from Brooklyn Park a copy. Seconded by Brook. Upon a voice vote� �nere beii�g no nays, �he motion carrled unanimously. FROM: UIf,R.TtEN ARh1STRONG� COLUA'IBIA HEIGHTS: Council members were informed by City P�ianager about gencral meeting and invitat�on to attend the general discussion referred to in above memo reg�rding N.S.S,S.D.� etc. IPdSTAI.LATIOSdS BY P�ORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY A discussion was held or� the amount of lights� etc. �hat Diorthern States 1'ower i��as install�ng. City i?anager stated the� were ahead of their schedule and at the rate they are being installed, Council had ur_derbudgeted approxim�tely :�2,000.00 For the year. V.M. Pdagel stated that tlie lights were out �at tihe �jl Liquor Store. �' RT�''ST FROPd FIRL CIIIEF HUGHES Fw • HAPTDY G1AIY� TALKIE � Fire Chief Hughes stuted he iaould like to have Council permiss�on to take Handy 6'alkie Talkie in car and at home� that it does cost in the neighborhood of $500.00 biat that he didn't know about insurance coverage. V.PQ. NaQel stated insurance would be put under a Floater policy. Nlotion by 41o17�e tha� the Chief of the F?re Department be allotaed to have zn his cu�tody i.he Iiandy j+iallcie Talkie. Seconded by Brool.. Upon u voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. ADSOURNI�P�T: There being no further business, Mayor ;See declared the meetiing ad�ourned. Re�pectf lly suomir,ted: i� r � ,_ ,��- i` � �� ��-- � Sue Miskowic Secretiar5� to the Council (j�,�r�.����< , �� �-'� Ma,yor - ti]i11,�au�J. Nee �/