01/20/1964 - 00022932�� �
RESOLUTTON N0. 2D-1964 AP?ROV7NG AGREEMENT WITH TY� NOR`PH SUBURDP_AT SANITARY
The City Manager read the resolution approvzng a�reement with the North Subur-
ban Sani�ary Sewer District and directing execution. Motion bf Johanson, tYiat
the City Council adopt the resolat3on, Seconded by Wright. Upon a roll call
vote� those voting "aye"� Johanson� Wright� Kirliham� Sheridan� Nee. 2hose
voting "''nay'"a none. Mayor Nee declared the motion carried.
� WITFIDRAWAI� OF DETACHMENT PETL"TION:
Motion by 0heridana seconded by Johanson� that the City Manager write a letter
to the North SuUurban Sanitary Sesaer District Board asking for y�ithdratsl of
the detachment petition by the City of Fridley. Upon a voice voter there
being no nays� Mayor Nee declared the motion carried.
REPAIRS TO WELL
The City Mana,ger explained to the Council that maintenance work had been
started on Idell �l� and that it now was determined that it would be advisaUle
to do additional work on Well �1� which would r_ause this maintenance ��ork
to exceed the Charter Limit of .`�p1�000.00. Adclitional work bein� recommended
was worY that was not done originally rrhen the we11 was drilled, The deaign
engineer on the well� Robert Minder� has now recommended that it be done at
this time. The City Manager asked for authar��ation to proceed with the
entire impTOVemeat o� the well and at a later meeting have an emergency
ordinance ready For pas�age by the Council for the final cost oi this repair.
Motion by Sheridan� seeonded 6y Wr�ght� to authorize the City Manager to
proceed witYi the neces�ary repairs as outlined by the City En�ineer and that
the City Attorney prep2re an emergency ordinance for this project. Upon a
voice vote, thcre heing no n�ys� Mayor P7ee declared the mot2on carried.
' ADJOJRNMEIVTT_
There be�ng no further business, Mayor DTee declared the meetir_g ad�on;ned.
Respectfully submitted;
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�arl P. Wagner illiam J. Nee� ayor
9cting Secretary to the Council '
?EGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JANUY�RY 20� 1g6�E:
A regular meeting of the Council of' the City of Fridley was called to order ati
8�o3 P.M. by Mayor Nee.
ROLL CALL:
� Members Present: Nee� Johanson, Kirkham� Sher?dan� Wright
Members Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUT�S - QRGANIZA^tIONAL MEETING, J�?NUP.RY 2, 196b:
Motion by Wright to approve the minutes of the Or�am.zational Meeting of
January 2� 196�+� �s prep�red and receiven. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a
voice vote� there being no nwys� the motipn carried unanamously.
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APPROVRL OP MINUTES - RFGULAR MEETIt�G, JANUARY 6, 1964:
Councilman `^Iright requested chat his name be inserted in place of the named
prev�ovs Counc�lman Wolke on Pages 10, 15 �nd 18 of the minutes of the reg-
ular meeting of Jan�aary 6, 1964. Motion by Sheridan to approve tne minutes
o£ the Regular Meeting of' Janua-ry 6� 1961+ as prepared� corrected and received.
Seconcled by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion
carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MIIQUTL�S - S�CIAL MEETINGy Je?NUARY 8, 1964:
Motion by Johanson to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of January
8r 1964 as prepared and received. Secon3ed by Wright. Upon a voice votes
there being no nays, the motion carrzed unanimously.
OI�D BJSINESS
FrRST READiNG OF ORDINANCE VAGATING ALLEY - OAK GAOVE ADDITION:
Mafor Nee announced the ite� in questlon was the first reading oi an ordinanee
vacating an alley in Oak Grove Addltion and inquire3 if Councilman Sheridan
had znspected the properties involved. Councilman Sheridan rep]ied that he
had and +here wasn"t any building being servaced by what would be vacated,
th�t t,here is probably a garage or two backed up to the right-of-way but they
are being serviced from the streets. Councilman Sheridan stazed ihat all
residents afzected had been notified. Mayor 1Tee announced this was not a
publie hearing but 1i there were anyone present who wished to be heard, the
City Conncll would he�r them, There was no one present in favor of or in
opposition to the alley vacation. The Cit,y Manager gave the iirst reading
of an ordin�nce vacating un alley in the Oak Grove Addition.
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Motior. by Sheridan to accept and consider as the first reading an ordinance '
under sectlon 12.07 of the Clty Charter to vaeate �treets and alleys and to
�mend Appendix C of the Cit3� Code for the vacation of the alley in Block 5�
Oak Grove Addltion. Seconcled by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being
no nays� the motion carried unanimousl,y.
FIRST READING OF ORllISSANCE VACATING STREETS APIIJ ALISYS - NORWOOD ADDITION
TO FI�IDLEY PARK;
riayor Nee announced the consideration of the £irst reading of an ordinance
vacating streets and alleys in the Norwood Addition to Fridley Park. The
City Manager gave the flrst reading of said ordinance.
Motion by Wright to accept and consider as the first reading an ordinance
undcr Section 12.07 of the City Ch�rter to vacate streets and alleys and to
amend Appendix C of the City Code for the vacating of streets and alleys in
Norwood llddition to Fridlcy Park. Seconded by Johanson, Upon a voice vote'
there being no naysr the motzon carried unanimously.
SECOND READIPtG OF ORDINANCE ��254 AMENDING SECTION 32.01 OF THE CITY CODE:
Mayor Nee announced the second reading of an ordinance amending section
32.01 oi the City Code� and stated it adopts by reference the Fire Pregen-
tion Code as reco�°nded Uy the Idataonal Board of Fire Underwriters. The �
CZLy Manager gave the second reading of said ordinance.
P�otiion by Johanson to accept as second reading Ordinance /�254 amending
Sectlon 32.01 of the Citiy Code adopting by reference the F3re Prevention
Code as recor�mended by �he Natzonal Baard of Fire Underwritersy adopt and
publish same. 6econded by Sheridan. Upon a volce vote� there be�ng no nays�
the motion carried unanimously.
SECOND READI1tTG OF' ORDINANCE REZONING FROM R-1 TO R-2A - LOT 1� BLOCK l�
JULI-AiVN ADDITIOBT:
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Mayor Nee announced the second reading of an ordieance rezoning f-rom R-1 to
R-2A� Lot 1� Block 1� Juli-Ann Addition. The City Nlanager gave tne second
reading of said oidinance. Councilman LSright stated that a number oF people
in the area had called him stating their ob�ections and had not Ueen present
for the public hearing; furthera that it aas his intention to change his vote
and that� although� this was not a public hearinga these res,denTe should be
heard. Mayor Nee replied tt would be at the diseretion of the City Council
if they wished to hear residents. It was so agreed. Pfayor Nee inquired if
� �here were anyone present ��ho wished to speak on the aUove described matter.
Mr. Dick Herder of 158-63 T+7ay N. E, was present to ob�ect. A4r. Herder stated
he was not adjacent to the propert�� in ques�.ior_� but it was the feeling of
the residents they wished the zoning in the area to remain intact and pre-
fenred not to see multiple dwellings in the area and setting a precedent for
the unbuilt on land. Councilman Johanson stated iti �aas his Peeling this
parcel of land wasnot fit for residential d�aelling.
Motion by Johanson to accept as second reading an ordlnance to amend the
city code of the City of Fridley� Minnesota Ly making a change �n zoning
districts from R-1 to R-2A� Lot 1� Block 1} Jull-Ann Addition� Adopt and
nublish satne. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a roll call vote� those vor,ing
a,ye Sheridan� Johanson; those voting nay Neea Wright? Kirkham. Mot�on
failed, Mayor Nee announeed this action by tnz Citiy Counci3 would terminate
the proceedings.
SYBRANT LOT SPLIT - LOT 35, AUDITOR'S Si1BDNISIOV �VO. q2•
Mayor Nee announeed the item under consideration was a 1ot split request by
Mr. Sybrant on Lot 35, Auditor's Suhdivision No. 92� that the matter hzd
been previously processed and Councilman Sheridan had requested it be re-
turned to the floor. Councalman Sheridan sta�eel he hed requested this iLem
be placed before the City Council as Mr. Sybrant had called him to discuss
his interpretation; thac his interpretiation had beeu incorrect and it was
� found that this area described was within the confanes oi' the ordinanr.e and
it could be split. Councilman Sheridan fur�her stated he had requested that
Mr. Sybrant have the Engineering Department request the ltem be placed on
the agenda and in talking *aith City Engineer �,ureshi� he had been advised
that this item was within the terms of the ordin�nce and could be split.
City Enganeer Qureshi explained this area caas sligntly over an acre if the
street dedication was removed. Councilman Sheridan stated it was a rather
strange situation in the respect that the lot on the m�p marked X was one
lot and the balwnce is in the second lot accoi•din� ta the survey and wtzat
Mr. Sybrant intends to do is move the line �nd remove the house sho�an and
have two equal lots, Mayor Nee inquzred ii the lot z•eferred to as "X" in-
cluded tihe two front 1ots. Councilman Shertdan explained the loz wzth tne
house is over tne lzne 7-1�2 feet and the present bnilding is condemned and
Mr. Sybrant wants to remove it and put up two new homes. Mayor DTee commented
this was more respectable than what they now had, Councilman Wright inquired
if it were just a matter of platting and was told this was correct. Council-
man Sheridan atated it was his understanding from tre ewner that if they were
to grant the moving oF �he lo� line at would give him equal i'rontage and he
would remove the condemned house and put two nez� dwellin�v on the lots, and
give the Caty of Fridley a dedication on the Sou'r,h en3 of 'i.hese tiao lots.
Mr. Sybranz was presznt to show proper ownership of tihe property.
Motion by Sheridan to allow the lot split request - L, S. �f63-37 to Richard
J. Sybrant on Loti 35r 9uditor's Subdivision {�92 subject to the approval of
the Engineering Department and the City Attorney wich the understandzng that
� the South two lots will be red-tagged until such time as the streets are avail-
able f'or the services. Seconded by 47right. Upon a voice vote, there being
no nays� the motior carried unanimously.
APPDINTMENTS (TABLEn 1-2-64 ANn 1-6-64):
Mayor Nee announced the item under consideration was appointments that had
been tabled to various committees from two previous meetings and stated he had
not found a person to fa11 the vacancy in the Police Commission� that Mr.
Savelkoul did not wish to accept a reappoin�ment. Counczlman Sheridan re-
quested this appolntment be postponed,
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Motion by Kirkham to appoint Mr. Carrol K. Hauge� 645-67th Avenue Northeast
to the Building Board� iirst ward, length of term to be one year. Seconded
by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� t2ie motion carrzed un-
anlmously.
Motion by Wright to appoint Mr. Jesse T. Wallace, 7321 Melody Drive to the
Building Board for the term of one year. Councilman Wright explained the
Charter calls for an architect or engineer on this board and this person is
a chemical engineer who works in strength and materials and has served on
architectural co�nittees and building eommittees� that he is informed about
this appointment and is eager to serve. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice
vote� there be�ng no nays� the mot3on carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
PUBLIC HEARING ON IN;PROVEMENT - SW �66:
Mayor Nee announced the public hearing on Improvement S4I #66. The City
Manager read the Notice of Hearin�. Mayor Nee inquired if there were anyone
present who wished to be heard wlth regard to the above described improvement.
Mr. Bernard Julkoc�ski taas present in favor of the improvement. Mayor Nee
expla�ned ;ti was his understanding that thi� item was before the Czty Council
on the basis oF an insufficient petition �nd inqu�d if Mr. or Mrs. Kay or
Mr, and Mrs. Thacker wer present, There was no one present. Mr. Julkowski
explained to the City Counczl they had petitioned for the shopping center and
iz was on Mr. Thacker's land. The Caty Manager stated petition was 100� of
those benefited. The Finance director stated the Shell Oil Company owns the
Southwest corner of Lot 5 and a lot split had never been approved and they
were carrying it all as one parcel, that the Shell Oil Company gets its ser-
vice `rom 61st Avenue and the south 150 feet had been exempted. Mayor Nee
st�ted that over half of the liability involved would be again�t the peta-
tioner. Councilman Johanson explained the other owners in the area had been
notified and if they r+ere going to object� they would have been present thls
evemng to do so. Mayor Nee declared the public hearing closed.
PUBLTC FIEAP,ING - FINAL PL9T - MARVIEFI A➢DITION:
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Mayor Nee announced a public hearing on the fznal plat of the Marview Addition.
The City Manager requested that the City Council continUe the public hearing
because the hard shell tio the addition had not been presented.
Motion by Sherldan to continue the public hearing on the final plat of �he
Marviei� kddition to the next regular meeting. Seconded t+g Johanson. Upon
a volce vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDFRATIOPd OF BI➢S FOR GASOLINE (OPEN'-�D NOON� 1-20-6�F):
Mayox IVee announced the consideratlon of bids for ��oline opened this day.
The Ctty Man�ger read the following bids andprices received as follows and
stated thc lowest and best bid was received from Midland Cooperatives for
regular and ethyl gasoline �nd it iaas recommended that the Clty Council
authorize the signing oT a contract on this basis with Midlan$ Cooperatives:
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Name Sanclair Refining Midland Co-Op.� Inc. Phillips 66 Petroleum Co.
Address 1901 Grand St. N.E. 739 N. E. Johnson 215 So. llth St. �
Mp1s.� Minn. Mpls.� 13� Minn. Mpls., Minn,
Bid Securi
Proposal
�st. Ruantity
(Gallons)
Cert. Check
�1F5o.00
A
20��00
25,000
Cert. Check
$�+50 . o0
A
20y000
25�000
Cashier Check
$487.50
A
20,000
25�000
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Type
Current Posted
Wagon Unit Price
(st. � Fea.
Tax Incl.)
Less Fixed Disc.
Unit Price (Inel.
Fed. Tax)
Current Net
Price Per Ga1
Estimated Total
B�a
Total
Reg, g1
Eth. 98
�0.278
$0.318
$0.089
$0.705
$o.18g
�0.213
$3780.00
$53z5.00
9105•00
Reg. 91
Etih. 98
$0.278
�0.308
$0.095
�0.095
$0.183
$0.213
$3660.00
�5325.00
9 5.00
_r,eg, 91
Eth. 98
�o.27B
$0.318
�0.078
$0,088
$0.200
�0.230
�4000.00
$5750.00
.9750.00
Motion by Sheridan that the bid for gasol2ne openec at noon this day be
awarded to Midland Cooperatives� Inc. of ?39 �ohnson St. N. E, in the tocal
amount of $a�985.00. Seconded b,y Wright. Upon a voice vote� there being no
nays, the motion carried unanimousl,y.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS FOR CHLORINE (OPENED NOON, 1-20-64):
Mayor Nee annoanced the consideratian of bids Ior cnlorine ppened this da,y.
The City Manager read the bids received as folloas and stated they had thres
61ds of $2�957.40 and one at �i2,�5'7.50, est�mated totals. FIe further stated
tih2s 5ame problem on prlces had occurred the previous year and had been re-
ferred to the City Attorney at that time and he had felt there was nothing
that could be done. The Caty Manager explained that because of the location
of Hawkin� Chemical and 6ecause they can handle the one ton containers� lf
the Cit,y Council should award a bid� this v�ould be the bid that would be
recommended. Mayor Nee stated it �aas his inelination this matter �hould be
referred to the Attorney General's office.
PROPOSAL A
Name �nd Address Security Size Estimate Unit Bid Estiimate Psl,imate
Con- Ruantit,y Price Sub 'iotal Tota1
tainer (Lbs.) Bid
Lyan Chemical Sne. Cert.
2305 Hampden Ave. Check
St. Paul 14, Minn. $147.87
Hawkins Chemical Cert.
3100 E. Hennepin Check
Mpls., �inn. $150,Op
Monarch Chemicals� Safeco
Inc . E ld
38 ol-og 5th st.zJ.F. Bona
Mpls. ?_1, Minn, 5°�'�
150 lbs. 3,000 �a.2i.;7
cwt.
1 'Pon 22�000 �0.11.5a
cwt
150 1b5. 3,000 �0.21.37
cwt.
1-Ton 22,000 $0.11.50
cwt.
15o ibs. 3,000 �0,14.25
cwt,
1-Ton 22�000 �i0.11.50
c�at.
�427,�0
�b253o.00
�p2g57.4o
2°�o Disc.
�0 days
4�427.40
$2530.00
�2a57,4o
2�o Dtiec.
30 days
��+27, 50
$2530.00
�2957•50
2�o by 10th
of Month
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Thompson-Hayia�rd Cerz.
Chemlcal Compan� Check
909-Second S+. So. $_1j0.00
Mpls. 15, Mznn.
150 �bs. 3,000 �o.2i.37
cwt.
Y `Pon 22�000 �0.11.50
cT�t,
��27.40
�2530.00
�2957.40
2�O Disc.
30 days
Motion by Johanson to forward the bids for chlorine received this day to i;he
ot'ilce oP the Attux•ney Generel and inquire if there is any collusion. �
Seconded by Wright. Councilman Sheridan inq_uired if there were a penod of
time Por a deadline on this item and if tit was felt en ansorer cou2d be
rec�zv�d within 30 d�ys. Clty Attorney Smith etated he thought it could.
Upon a voice votey there being no nays� i,he motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSIOIV MEETZNG MINU`CTS - JANUARY
HEARING
PAAK�
RE70NING RL�UEST ZOA
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THROUGH 42, BLOCK 6
Mayor �ee�annaunced the rezoning request on Lots3<j through 42� Block 6�
Fridleya�y Robert Schroer. The City Manager explained there had been two
petiticns receivedr one had been 3n favor and one in onposition to this
proposc-3 rezonsng� that the Planning Commission had recomraended that the
rezoning 3e denied. He further explained if the City Counell should concury
the Cit,y Attorney could decide i?' another public hearing could be held.
City Attorney Smith stated zf the petitioner wanted a public hearing� it
should be granted.
Mot,or_ by Johanson that the City Council concur w3th the recommendation
of the Planning Comrpission and deny the rezoning request ZOA j�63r21� Lot
39 �hrough 42� Block 6y Fridley Park from R-1 to C-1 by Robert Schroer.
Seconded by Ktrkham. Upon a voice vote� there bcang no nays� the motZOn
carried unan�mousiy.
LOT SPLIT INQUIRY� L, S. ,�p`64-2 LOT 1!i AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION {�92, OUTLOT
�-1 WORREL ADDITIOtd: LEik�ENCP PETGRSON AYD MRS. J. WORREL:
The City Manager read to theCity Council the recommendation of the Planning
Commission. City �ngineer Rureshi presented recommendatlone of the Plats
aud Subdiv�sions Sub-CommitLee who had recommended that the area requirement
should be waived contingent upon a dedicatipn of 3C feet and waave the acre
requirement and require a dedication of 30 feet for McKinley Street.
Councilman Jahanson stated that if this could be done they would have a 75
foot building lot. Mayor Nee inquired if Mr. Pet�rson had title to the
property at the present. Mr. Peterson replied that he di3 not bnt could
gc L- it.
Motion by Sohanson to concur with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and recommznd approval of the lot splat, L. S. #64-2� Lot 14�
Auditar's Subidivision �92� Outlot �1 tdorrell Addition based on the re-
commendations of the Plats and Subdivisions Sub-Committee and waive the
maximum acre requirement. ;;econded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, the moti�n carried unanlmouUly.
BU7LDING BOF,P,D f�ETING MINUTES - JANUARY 8, 1g64:
Mayor Nee announced the Councal could receive the Building Board Meet3ng
Minutes oi January 8� 1964. Motion by Sheridan to receive the minutes
of the Building Board Meeting held January 8� 1964. Seconded b� Wr�ght.
Upon a vo�c� vote, there being no nays� the motion car�ied unanimously.
BUILDiNG BOliRD MEETING h9INUTES - JANU.9RY
Mayor Nee announced the item under consicieration was the minutes and aetion
of the Building Board held January 15, i964.
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61 BUILDING PERMTT BY BEftNARD JULK_OWSKI FOR AN B8 UNIT
NG AT 1050 - 52ND AVENUE NORTHE�IST 50?_ x 1 FEET -
The City Janager resd to the City Council the action taken by the Building
Board. Mr. Bernard Julkowski was present and stated he was asking for 88
units in the bullding but accordin� to the ordinance he could have requested
100 units. One and two bedroom units were discussed and the entire plan
' expl�ined by Mr. Julkowski� who stated he would dedica+,e the street re-
quired. Counciiman Sheridan stated they now needed a small �ortion of
property a7ongside Robert Hall Clothes for an easement. Ma,yor Nee
announced for the 6enefit of the �udience the build�ng permit under con-
sideration7 its size and probable value and stiated tit was in accordance
witn all ord�nances.
Mation by Johanson to concur with the recommendatlon af the Bui�ding Bosrd
and authorize the lssuance o£ the building perm�t b� Bernard Julkou�ski For
an �8 nnit ap�rtment building at 1050-52nd Avenue Northeast� 502 x�E1 feet
ati an estimated cost of �1�00O,OOq.00. Seconded by Kirkham. Upan a voice
vote� there being no nays� the motion carried vnanimously.
ED LOWE FOR BUILDING PEAMITS F'OR & DOUBLr BUNGALOL7S ON
lTl' NORTHFART �Td T,�T l_ LOTR l A -�. TNC _. BI�OCK S_ MF��
The City Manager read to the City Council the recommendation of the Building
Board. A discussion period was held regard�ng tihe structures,
btotion by Johanson to concur with the recommendation oF the Buildzng Board
and approve the application by Ed Lowe for buzldixig permits for F3 double
bungalows on University Avenue Northeast on Lot l� Lots 18-21+� Inc., Block
5� Melody Manor Addition subject to the conditions placed b,y the Buildin�
' Board. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
the motion carried unanimously.
SAFETY COMMIS'T�E MEETING MINiTTES, JASdUARY 15, 1g64:
Mayor Nee announced the receiving oP the Safety Commit�ee Meeting Minutes
of January 15, 196�+. The City Manager �:ated that unles� i:here were some
item in the at�ove described minutes �he City Councli might �a�sh to discuss}
these minutes could be received and filed.
Motion by tidright to recelve and fzle tiHe minu�es oi the Safety C�mmittee
Meetin� held on Januar,y 15} 1g64. Seconded by Joh�nsoxi. Upon a voice Jote�
there being no nays, the motion carried unanimousl,y.
COMMUNICA2TONS•
B"JREAU OF Tf� CEIQSUS: 1965 FRIDLEY CENSUS: RESOLUTION ��21-1964
Mayor Nee announced the communicatioa from the Bureau of the Census and
stated the Caty Council eould authorize the payment. The City Manager
explained to the City Council if tney vished to concux they could pass a
resolution.
� Motion by Wright to adopt Resolut�on �21-1961F authorizing the City Manager
to send tp the Bureau of the Census a check for 51,970,00 made pa�Table to
Census� Department o£ Commerce to cover the eost of the supervisar's
expenses, tabulat�on of results� and other icems in connection Taith the
censu�, the second portion of total amount not being li�bie until the work
has begun, Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote� there laeing no naysa
the motion oarried unanimously.
Councilman Sheridan requested tihat Mayor Nee adviee the audience of the
motion just ma3e. Mayor Nee explained the City Council had req_uested under
the provision of a statute passed ur.der the last se�sion of the legislazure
a special census of Frsdley to be taken in 1965. He further explained in
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detail the reasons £or the request and stated this would increase the reven-
ues af tax reiunds and other means of revenue and this was the first step
in �eti�ing a new populatiion figure �n ig65.
MADSEN RENTAL OF SPACE FOR DRAFTS;�IG DIVI5ION OF TF1E-ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Nee announced there was a communication from Leon Madsen in which rent-
al space is offered. The City Manager stated this space was offered at �75.00 �
per montn with the additlon oi a door to be placed at a cost tothe City of
approximacelv $85.00i that they were talking about $85.00 per month and the
present space being rented is upstairs, this is downstr�irs, the present
snace is in t�,o rooms at �135.00 per month and the City Fngineer and he
both stron�ly urged the drafting division be located in this space next
door instead of at 370 Mississippi Street. Councilman Wri�ht stated that
in his letter Mr. Madsen stat,ed he was paying heat, light and aircondition-
ing and not guarantying it. City En�ineer Rureshi stated P+Ir. Madsen had
said it should be sufficient heat and an additional �i10.00 per month should take
care of it and it should provide enough heat and azrconditionin�'.
A4otion by Wright to authorize the Clty Manager to undertake the rental of the
offices described at the Madsen property, Councilman Johanson stated he
understood the advantage oi' having the engineering sta�'f clocer uut felt
they should incorporate into this motion a lease agreement with the Business
and Professional Building and have � lease signed so there v7ould be an agree-
ment with both companies. Nlayor Nee stated he was uncertain if the motion
was complete. Councilman Johanson replied it would have to be modified.
Ccuncilman Wright agreed this should be done. Motion seconded by Johanson.
Councilman Sheridan stated his interpretation oS this letter was that it
was on a month to month basis and it doesn't leave the City of Fridley
with nnxch security and it was a known fact that Mr. Madsen was trying to
dispose ot the property and if it were sold and new owners would want L-o
have full occupancy, the CiL-y of I'ridley would be without space again and �
under these conditions� on a month to month basis� they would not know
where they ��ere at and it F�asn't wise to go to the exp�nse of moving the
departmeni, from one place to another. Councilman Sheridan further stated
he could agree that the nearness had eome advantages but because of the
month to montk? basis� he was not in i'avor of the motion and because of Mr.
Madsen's posiiion in tryyng to sell the property he did not feel he would
o�ant a lease. Councilman 67right stated his mot�on should be amended to
include a lease ?'or a year.
Motlon by 4dright to amend previous motion and to authorize the City Man-
ager to undertake the rental of the oi'fice� described at the Madsen pro-
perty under the terms of a twelve month lease. Mrs. Miskowic of the
Business and Professional Building requested to be heard and stated the
space �n the bullding had 'oeen o�fered at a fair price for the past years
and t,he City had not been charged an exorbitant price as Mr. Madeen had
firsi; asked oi the city, even though, at that time there was no other space
evail�ble; th�t they as ownersr had been waiting for a le�se sinee the first
of December while Mr. Madsen's price had been lowered at each offer. They
had alwayc� it was explained� been fair in their dealings with the City and�
at this time, re�uested the same consideration from the City Council. Mayor
Tdee inquired if the removal of the drafting division would modify the struct-
ure of the present lease. b4rs. Miskowic replied it would have to be re-
considered. The City Z7anager stated if Mr. Madsen would not give a 12
month lease, they could renew the present leaee as i6 stood, Mayor Nee
stated he i'elt that when there F�as a stron� recommendation from the people '
that are directly involved, this should have some bearing on the decision.
Councllman ddright stated 'ne trusted lt was understood that any deviatlon
from the proposed lease would give the council opportunity to reconsider.
Upon a roll call vote those voting aye� Nee� Wright� Johanson; those voting
nay Sheridan� Rlrkham. Motion carried. -
Motlon by Johanson to renegotiate the lease taith the Susiness and Professional
Building for space for the County Library� Assessor's Office and Office of
Civil DeFense and return to the Council floor at ,he ne;ct regular meeting.
Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motio�
carried unanimouely.
MINNEAPOLIS GAS COMPANY:
Mayor Nee announced a communication received £'rom the Minneapolis Gas Company
regarding a reduction in rates and requested that Councilman Sheridan explain
the item. Councilman Sheridan stated this was a letter that had been pub-
lished in the nesepaper and is from the Minneapolis Gas Comp any advising the
reducti0n of ratee to ueers effective Febrqary 1, 1964 until such time as the
aum of �860�000 has been paseed on the auburban consumere. This $860,000,
_ dt was explained, was returned to them f�om their suppliers resulting from
two rate increases which the Federal Power Commission wouldn't allow and
the reduction of this rate will result in about a$9.00 saving for each
of the 95�000 suburban customers in 1<j64. Councilman Sheridan stated as
an exemple he happened to be one consumer to be getting benefit because
he was in the Minneapolis System during the years mentioned in the communi-
cation; further� that at the end ot' 1964 if the total sum mentioned has not
been pasaed onto the consumer� it will reflect in the rate publi�hed and
establiehed for 1965 thmUg� it is felt Uy the Minneapolis Gas Company this
will liquidate itself.�
Motion by Johanson to receive and file the com�unication from the Minnea-
polis Gas Company regarding the reduction of rates. Seconded by Wri�ht.
Upon a voice vote� therebeing no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
LEAGiIE OF WOMEN VOTERS: PLANNING COMMISSION:
Mayor Nee announced a letter received from the League of Women Voters in
which it is requeated that a member of their organization be appointed to
the Planning Co�iaeion. Councilman Wright stated it was not right to over-
look the abilities of residents who were so well informed and inierested in
their coffmmunity� that a member of this organization could probably be
appointed to advise the Plannin� Co�ission without chan6ing the ordinance.
A discuasion period was held in which Councilman Sohanson stated that perhaps
aomething in an advisory capacity could be worked out so as not to make the
Planning Co�nission too large a group as he wss concerned about extremely
large coa�ittees bnt Yelt this should be pursued in an advisory capacity.
Councilman Wright etated he wished to have the opinion of theCity Attorney
in this matter. Mayor Nee inquired if the City Council wished to table
the item for one meeting vntil they would �et some response from the
Planning Cotmnisaion as he felt thet appointing them as expert counsel
would be lesa acceptable than appointing them as members. Councilman
Wright stated he hoped that members of the City Council would �peak to
members of the Planning Cort�ission 3n this regard.
Motion by Wright to receive and file the communication from the League of
Women Votera of Fridley regarding their request fnr a memhertD be sppolnLed
to the Planning Cotmnission. Seconded hy Johanson. Upon r� voice vote� tl�ere
bein� no nays� the motion carried unanimously.
COUNTY ENGINEER: APPROVAL OF SIGNAL BIDS•
Mayor Nee announced a communication received from County Engineer Zundheim
regarding the Traffic 5ignal work awarded to Lehn Electric of Anoka in the
total amount ot' $6,970.00 and the necessity of council action on same. The
City Manager explained to the City Counc3l Fridley's share of' the cost of
this signal. Mayor Nee suggested the City Council� in receivin� this letter�
could also expresa their approval of the bid.
Motion by Sheridan to receive the letter from Anoka County Depari.ment of
Highways regarding the bid letting on the Traffic Signsl, S.A.P. 02-608-01
and approve the bid o� $6,970.00 which was awarded to the Lehn Electric
Company of Anoka £or the installation of a traffic signal at Osborne end
East Riirer Road, the participation of theCity of Fridley to be approxi-
mately $1�750.00. Seconded by Kirkham. Upona voice vote� there being
no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
SAYCESS: CARNIVAL:
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Motlon by Johanson to receive the co�unication from the Fridley Junior
Chamber of Commerce and epprove the request for the carnival. Seconded by
Wright, [ipon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried
unanimously.
CITY ATTORNEY; CONDEfAN14TI0N AWARD:
Mayor Nee announced a letter received from City Attorney Smith regarding
condemnation proceedings on certain properties. The City Manager explained
the location of the property to be condemned belonging to Carl E, Sorensen
and his wife. Councilman Johanson inquired if they were buying parcels of
property or an entire lot. City Attorney Smith explaia�ithey were'buying
a couple of parcels, that Mr. Sorensen does claim that three lots are being
spoiled. Ae further explained the �rard on the property was made by
Commissioners Car1 Erickson and A1 Kordiak and the feea for one commiesioner
had been s�aved. Councilman Johanson inquired if M.S.A. Funda would be used
to purcha�e i,hese parcels of land and wae told they laould. City Attorney
Smith explained Mr. Sorensen had been Unwilling to give a price on thie land
for a long time and the parties involved have a period of time in which to
appeal but that it could be settled. Councilman Sheridan inquired if this
were a fair price which had been arrived at. City Attorney Smith replied
the two appraisere had felt it was. Councilman Johaneon stated it should
be made clear they would not be paying the assessmenta plus the purcheae
of the land. City Attorney Smith replied the money for the land could be
given to the Clerk of Court and he could, in turn, take care of it, that
they could direct the C3ty Attorney and the City Clerk to complete the aation.
Motion by Sheridan to direct the City Attorney and City Clerk to complete
the action necessary to attain the two parcels of land owned by Carl E.
Sorensen and hie wife. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice'vote� there being
no na,ys, the motian carried unanimously.
CITY FNGIPIiER: PiS.S.S.D. PROJECT 1-M:
Mayor Nee announced a co�unication from City Engineer Qureshi regarding
the plons for the N.S.S.S.D. Interceptor Sever Project 1-M: The City 81�nager
explained to the City Council Midland Consultants wished to have Council
approval of thi3project on work to be done in Fridley and City Engineer
Qureshi had studied the plans in order to be certain there would be no
damage to city utilities. City Engineer Qureshi presented the proposed
plans and application f6r the3r approval by the city. The City Manager
further explained 3t had been agreed that sod and shouldera of properties
would be replaced.
Motion by Johanson to approve the application plans for N.9.S.S.D. Inter-
ceptor Sewer ProJect �-M. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote� there
being no nays, the mot3on carried unanimously.
HUNTINGTON GAS COMPANY: WATER CONNECTION:
Mayar Nee announced a co�nunication from City Engineer Qureshi and Oekey
Srothers Petroleum Corporation regerding a requeat•concerning the Huntington
Gas Company and a connection to Minneapolis Water. The City Manager etated
there were some Fridley residents at the present time hooked up directly to
Columbia Heights and this would be the same type of connection and these
people would make their own deal with Minneapolis. He explained it wae the
feelin� of CiLy Engineer Qureshi that because of the location of the lines
that the city grant permission to the Huntington �as Company to make this
direct connection.
Motian by Wright that the City Council of Fridley approve the request of
the Oskey Brothers Petroleum Corporation requesting permiseion to negotiate
with the City of Minneapolis directly for services at �+040 Marshall Street
Northeast and a copy of council action be sent to the Minneapolia Water
Works. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the
motion carried unanimously.
VISITORS:
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Mr. Bernard Wolke was present and requested to be heard regarding council
action this evening on the second readin� of an ordinance rezoning from
R-1 to R-2A in Lot 1� Block 1, Suli-Ann Addition. Mr. Wolke st��ed he had
understood the eecond reading oP this ordinance this evening had been denied
and presented floor plan, eide elevations and front elevations of the pro-
posed double bungalow. Mr. Wolke further stated he had been told by the
0ity Assessor� who had studied thie plan, it would hring in tuxes of around
j $960.00 per year and if he couldn't build this bungalow, he would tiave to
i huild the cheapest dwelling he could get and it would be an eyesore in the
area, that thig was a matter of economics to him and it ehould be so to the
City Council� that the only financing available for a single family dwelling
on a home facing Esat River Road would be for a cheap house or this type
double Eungalow. Councilman Wright stated a resident of the erea who could
see thie building from hie-house had epoken from the floor in opposition.
Mr. Wolke stated that what the City Council should take into consideration
was the eononomics of the situation and inquired if they would rather see
thie lot go tex £orfeit or something worthwhile on the property, that this
pereon mi�ht ob�ect to a cheap houee aleo and this double bungalow would
bring in the $960.00 a year mentioned which was a good deal of money for
one lot. Counc3lman Wright stated the City Council had been reluctant to
accept any rezoning especia]ly along East River Road because this �+as con-
sidered epot zoning. Mr. Wolke replied they would eventually have to do
something becavae this and other properties could go ta�c delinquent or some-
one could build a cheap structvre on them and diapose oF them in this manner
or the City Council could get something worthwhile in structures that would
bring in some money in these neighborhoods. He further explained his
structure looks like a single family dwelling with a two car garage and
brick on both eides. Mayor Nee stated he did agree it wae a good proposal
but Mr. Wolke hadn't been able to pureuade the Planning Commission and this
was something to be considered. Councilman Wright stated it was their
feeling there ehould be no spot zoning and the City Council shouldn't do
so on an e�onomic conaideration, that the purpose of the zoning laws is to
preserve the growth oi the city in an orderly way.
Mr, Wolke atated if he were to give the lot away� no one of the council
members could even get financing on it because of its location, that he had
talked ta a Planning Commission member, Mr. Johanson� and it was agreed
this would be juat unrealistic on thieproperty. Councilman Wright stated
it would take an extraordinary ruling to overrule the Planning Commission.
Mr. Wolke stated that some changes along the way would have ta Ue made in
zoning, that eome oi the industrial land and R-1 land isn'� usaUle. Mayor
Nee explained to Mr. Wolke he had voted against the second reading of the
proposed ordinance principally because of the Planning Commiseion vote and
inquired if Mr. Wolke shouldn't tallt to them, that if they should so resolve
this� he would have voted in concurrence with their wishes. Councilman
Johanaon stated if Mr. Wolke were to build a residentiel home on the highway,
it would have to be a cheap house because it wae 3mposaible to sell more on
a highway with Children, yards, etc. Mr. Wolke replied financing was not
available for anything more. Mayor Nee suggested that if Mr. Wolke hadn't
appeared be�ore the Planning Commission and if they hadn't heard his argu-
ments� their decision was understandable from thelr standpoint. Mr. Wolke
replied he hadn't felt anyone was a�ainst this rezoning, that the neighbors
would like to see something on this land and it has Uecome a garbage drop-
off� that it is impossible to pay taxea every year just because someone
down the street doesn't like what you build on the property and if the City
of Fridley is willing to tax this land� it must be worth somethin�, to the
coimnunity and they could derive $250.00 in texes from a cheap house riith the
same amount of utility and the ssme amount of all protections at a lot less
benefit.
Mr. Wolke stated he was not just speaking for this lot, that he had been
amazed when the City Council had denied the party who had requested a re-
zoning on Able Street and had given his a first reading, that'the essessed
valuation on the lot on Able Street has increased as has the value of the
property and it is impossible for the owner to build anything on the lot.
Councilman Wright etated the zoning decieions should never be made strictly
on the baeis of economic advantage. 1�L^. Wolke stated that on hie property,
he did not want to build a small house and it would not be fair to Mr. Mike
Evanoff wha has a large home next to it. Councilman L7right st¢ted it would
take a reconsideration and a etrong reversal by the Planning Comniission,
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the eleaations shown to the people in the area and he would then change his
vote. Mr. Wolke stated he could not exactly understand the reasoning for
going 6o the people in the are¢ as that shouldn't be neceasary beaause the
governing body should do what was right for the community and any t3me there
is mentioned douUle or multiple dwelling� people thin�'they are getting some-
thing cheap and a rental family isn't quite as good ahd thia picture ian't
trua. Mr.�Nagel� former member of the Planning Comm3saion� �tated that when
this subject had been brought before the Planning Commission it had been
a tie vote and inquired if this could be returned to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Nee replied that it could not and the vote of the Planning Commission
was such that the motion did not carry.
Mr. Prank Sholtec of National Funds� Inc. �ire�ented himself w3th re�ard to '
the public hearing on the final plat of i�arview Addition which had been
continued this evenin� to the next regular meeting. Councilman Sheridan 3n-
quired if it were necessary for the engineering department to study the plat
before the City Council would undettake it as busineae. City Engineer Qureshi
stated there wcare several difficulties and there was also the need Yor some
easement�. Councilman Sheridan suggested the City Council receive the hard
shell of the proposed plat and refer to the En�ineering Department for review.
Mayor Nee informed Mr. Sholtec thot thepublic hearing would be continued,
The City Manager explained the basic problem is to make sure the final plat
agrees i�ith the prel3minary report.
City Attorney Smith annaunced to the Clty Councilhe had the contracts and
the le�ses ready on the Fire Station and they had been signed by the Reliei'
Association. Ae explained the first document he wiahed to present was an
agreement between the owner and the contractor, that the owner ie shown aa
Pridle,y Volunteer Firemen's Relief Association and the contractor ie the D. W.
IIarstad Company and it relates to the plans and has been signed by the tw6
parties mentioned; that it provides specifically that it is to be approved
by the City of Fridley. He informed the City Council they would need a
motion for the City of Fridley to approve this document and suthorize the
City Manager and Mayor to sign for the City.
Motion by Johanson to confirm the contract between the Fridley Volunteer
P'ire Department and D. W. Ilarstad Company and authorize the City Manager and
Ma,yor to sign same. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no
nays, the motion carried unanimously,
RESOLUTION �22-1964 - RE: FIRE STATION AD➢ITION:
City Attorney Smith stated the second item to be presented %ae a resolution
authorizing the investment of �pecial mon�As� that Statute �+24.31 requ3res
approval by the City of Fridley by the investment oi the Aesociation of its
Funds and authorize� the Relief Assoc3ation to make this'investme�t.
Motion by Johanson to adopt R�SOLUTION #22-1964 authorizing the investment of
special fund monies in Fire Station Addition. Seconded by Wri�ht. Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
City Attorney Smith announced there were two leases to be presented� the first
dated J�nuary 20, 1964 from the City of Fridley to the Fridley Volunteer
Firemen's Relief Association and it describes an area of land'where the
addition is on and which is attached and pro�des for rent of �1.00 for a
period of aix years from February 1, 1964. He further.explained the lease
states this ie a lease of the ground and upon which the Relief Aosociation
is to construct a building and lease back to the leasor and the period of
this lease shall be no less than the last mentioned lease and require� the
signature of the Meyor and the City Manager. City Attorney Smith stated they
had wanted to have this lease extend beyond the five years it is to be paid
off in.
Motion by Wri�ht to authorize the City Manager and Mayor to enter into a
lease between the City of Fridley and the Fridley Volunteer Firemen's Relief
Associai,ion. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays�
the motion carried unanimously.
City Attorney Smith stated the second lease was the same principle as the
Firet lease and describes the same property with the same drawing and runs
for five ,yeers from and after the day after the day of subetantial completion
on or aboiat July let and the total rent is $69�1�+0.40 with monthly paymente
:bv�
of $1�152.j4 and a final payment of $450.00. The amount of the contract bid,
it wae explained� was $57,942.00 end added to that was one per cent for a
construction bond, plus the arch3tecte feee for a complete total oP $62,617.91.
City Attorney Smith etated the arrangements were because the Relief Association
wee earning 4� that the City of Fridley would pay them the seme interest rate
and it amortized out at $69,194.40 and the final payment of :�450.0o represents
interest on the spproximate monies that will he uaed hetween tl�e present time
and the firat of June. He further stated this lease needs the authorization
oi the Mayor an�+the City Manager aubject to the City Manager checking an the
fees oi the architects� as the City Menager has a different statement from
them. Couneilman Johaneon inquired if there would be any difficulty of any
kind ae the city could sell bonds for lese than 4�. City Attorney Smith re-
plied this wae tmae� that bonds could be sold for an average of between 3•5�
and $� hut they would Mave eome costs involved, Mayor Nee etated they were
not borrowing the money� they were merely renting the building.
Motion by Johanson to authorize the execution of a contract between the City
of Fridley and the Fridley Volunteer Firemen's Relief Aesoci�tion to lease
the uae of a building on a five year term� the price to be confirmed, and
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute same. Seconded by Sberidan.
Upon e voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously.
CLAIMS:
Mot3on by Sheridan'to approve the payment of General Claims �lSllF through
#i894. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the
motion carried unanimously.
Motiom by Wright to approve the payment oY Liquor Claima #59� thraugh #6032.
Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Johaneon to approve the payment of Public Utilities Clauns #3056
through #3084. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote� there bein�3 no nays�
the motion carried unanimously.
ESTIMATES:
Mayor Nee announced the item under coneideration were estimates in the total
amount of $i5,005•55• The City Manager explained to the City Council an
error had been made in adding the su�ary sheet and the overpayment of
$741.48 ahould be deducted.
Motion by Wright to approve the payment of the following estimetes:
Comatock and Davis, Inc.
Consulting Engineers
1�46 County Road "J"
Minneapolis� Minnesota 55�32
Eetimate #13 - Water Improvement Project No. 34-K ;� 90.00
Estimate # 2- Sewer and Water Improvement Project No. 61 1,028.25
Serviees rendered for the City of Fridley Engineering Dept. 43,75
Estimate # 1- Sewer and Water Improvement Project No. 61 1,37�+•�+1
Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote� there bein� no nays� the motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Wright to approve the following estiniates:
Comstock and Davis, Inc.
Coneulting Engineers
1446 County Road "S"
Minneapolis� Minnesota 55�+32
Estimate # 1- Sewer and Water Improvement Project No. 63 (I'inal) $1,D12.77
Eatimate # 1- Storm Sewer Improvement Pro,7ect No. 64 (Final) 3£37.40
Estimate # 2- Water Improvement Project No. 34-J (Schedule 1)
(Final) �
Estimate # 2- Water Improvement Project No. 34-J (Schedule 2)
(Final)
Estimate # 1- Water Improvement Project No. 34-L (Final)
Eatimate # 2- Sewer and Water Improvement Prodect No. 55 (Final�
Estimate # 2- Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Project No. 58 (Final)
Overpayment
Estimate # 1- Sewer and Water Improvement Project No. 59 (Final)
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1,636,19
1,344.87
2,326.00
601.19
i 7�+1.48)
864.i1
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Estimate �� 2- Water Improvement Project No. 34-B (Wells No.
2� 3� �+� and 5) (Final) $4�665.93
Estimate �� l- Sewer and Water Improvement Project No. 65 (Finai) 372.16
Seconded by Jc�Yianson. Upon a voice vote, thexe being no nays, the motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Johanson to approve the following descrited eatimatb to 9. C. Smiley
& Associates� Architects:
S. C. Smiley & Aseociates� Architects
1750 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota Re: Fridley Fire Station
Completion of working drowings� details and specifications� receipt of bids
and letting of base contract in the amount of $58,015•00
Archltectr, Fees Q�t-]�2,� of Bese Contract $2,610.68
Aluepr�nLing and reproduction 208.65
Total $2,�.33
Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried
tananimously. City Attorney Smith stated this eetimate presented a problem as
Mr. Sm31ey had presented to the Fridley Volunteer Firemen's Relief Aesociation
a different amount and it was included in the construction so the oorrect
amount would hove to be Norked out and this fi�ure ahould he the�correct amount,
Motion by Sherldrin to rescind the motion to approve peyment of eatimate to S.
C. Smiley and Associetes� Architects, Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote�
there betng no nays� the motion carried unanimously.
LICENSI�:, :
Motion by Sheridan to approve the issuance of the following licensea;
GAS SFRVICFS
D. W. Ilickey & Company
18�+1 Univer,ity Avenue
St. Paul 1F� Minnesota
GEPiGRAI. CON'CRI�CTOR
Globe Constxuct�on� Inc.
1242 Eustis Street
St, P�ul� Minnesota
Mike 0'Bannon
529b Filmore Street N. E.
Fridley ?_1� Minnesota
Werren A. Ortenblad� Inc.
2222 Edgewood Avenue South
Minneapolis 26, Minnesota
Park Auilders
2246 Johnson Street N. P.
Minneapolis, M3nnesota
HEATING
D. W. Fiickey Company
1841 Um versity Avenue
St. Paul 4, Minnesota
CAFE
Chanticlear Pizza 7Y�use
61+76 East River Road
Fridle,y, Minnesotr� 55421
SCAVPNGER
Gtlbertson Sanitation
9015 Radisson Road
Minneapolis� Minaesota 55�33
by: Otto Swoboda
by
by
Norris Thorstad
Mike 0'Bannon
by: Warren A. Ortenblad
by:
by
Irvin Shelstad
Otto Swoboda
by: Richard A, Kempe
by: Francis Fogerty
NEW
NEW
NEW
NEW
NEW
NEW
NEW
RENEWAL
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Seaonded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays� the motion
carried unanimouely.
REPORT ON DESIGNWARE WASTE DISPOSAL:
Mayor Nee annovnced the item under conaideration was the report re�arding
waste disposal fYom Designware Industries and the question present was if the
effluent discharged in the creek is acceptable to the City Council. The Cit,y
Menager stated the City Council had directed this matter be investigated;
that the State Health Department did go alon� with the recommendetion from Mr.
Hensley which would require some pluh�bing cttanges and th3a wpuld leave a ver�}r
small amount of additional sanitary eewage into the line and not too n�uch dis-
charge into the creek and would take out anything that would be injurious.
He fUrther explained there would be a period of about a day where this discolora-
tion uould show and if the City Council wished to cc�ncur in the recommendation
by Mr. Hensley oY the Board of Health� he would suggest they direct Mr. Hensley
through him to pursue this matter and they would report to the State Board of
Health as to what orders were given to Designware to improve this situation
and truet they would be approved as Deaignware Industries had heen working
with them to olear this problem. Councilman Wright etated this was a reason-
able recommendation hut it would need some explanation to the public as they
won't see the change and they should be informed of what the C3ty Council is
do3ng. The C3ty Manager etated if the City Council took action thie could Ue
pursued and they would attempt to get the State Board of Health �proval and
if they do not approve this recommendation� another course would have to be
pursued.
Motion by Sheridan to inetruct the City Manager to proceed accox•ding to the
reco�endation of Mr. James H. Hensley, Board of Health regar3ing the pollution
of Rice Creek hy Designware Industriee� Inc. Seconded �y Wright. Upon a voice
vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimoualy.
APPOINTMENTS :
Mayor Nee announced appointments under consideration recommended by the City
Manager and Liquor Store Manager. The City Manager stated he Bad not inter-
viewed the applioants but they had been recoimnended to him.
Motion by Johanson to approve and confirm the following appointments:
NAME
Thomas George Thomas
3137 Central Avenue N. E.
Minneapolis� Minnesota
POSITION
Clerk
Off-Sale #4
$i111-time
SALARY RF:PI�CP �
:�2.10 May
per Couillard
hr.
Atina Jane Barbara Bjerkesett Clerk �2.00
100 N. E. 63-1�2 Way Part-time per
Fridley� Minneaota 55421 hr.
BeveYly Jean Lamb
10932-7th St. N. E.
Blaine� Minnesote 55�32
Jeannine Marie Keen
3714 Aldrich Avenue North
Minneapolis� Minneso�a
Waitress $1.65
Part-time per
Dn-Sale #2 hr.
Waitress $1.65
Part-time per
On-Sale #2 hr.
Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF REDISTRICTING CITY WARDS:
Mayor Nee announced the proposal preeented by the City Clerk for the redistrict-
ing of city wards and sug�ested it might not be for action but eonsid�ration.
The City Manager stated that one reaeon for thie proposal being preaented at
this time wea that if an annual report was to be published, a,new district
would have to be printed and it was a considerable amount of work and they
wished to get it set up in time. Councilman Johanson suggested the matter be
held in abeyance for two weeks and have the City Clerk present some cost
comparisons regarding voting machines, judges, etc. The City Manager stated
they would still have to have the judges but they would save counting time.
The Cj.ty Clerk stated he hod not checked this thoroughly in regard to the voting
machinea but ii they hsd manual voting� it is required to have one judge £or
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each 150 vo�ers and thie and o�her faetors would have�to be�i,�stvdied�: The�City
Manager sug�ested a diacuasion with votin� machine'repreaentativea �nd the
gather3ng of figuree to be preaented to the City Couttcil.' COnncil,man Wright
atated that at the same time he wiahed to have an alternative propoeal which
would further aubdivide Ward 1 and Ward 3 into three precinats� that the
numbers of segistered votere can be 600�per precinct� that there woUld be 8
precinets and if they had voting machinea� that would be 24 ivatead o£ 50
judges and he wiahed this figure confirmed. He further atated that aceording
to electian law, it is required that there ahould be a precinct %ox every 500 I
people. Mayor Nee inquired if the City Council wiahed to'inatruct'the City
Manager to return to the Council floor a proposal and reqlignment and.some �
figures on vot3ng machines. ,i'„ i � I � "-'
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Motion by Sohanaon to authatze the City Manager to return'to,the ersuncil
floor a proposnl and realignment oY ward and pree3net boundarie§ ahd figurea
regardin� voting machines. Seconded by Wrlght. 11pon a voice vote'� there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimouely. '
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CONSIDERATION OF #1 LIQUOR STORE LEASE: ,
Mayor Nee announced the item for conaideration� at this time, was the lease
for Liquor Store #1 or the abandonment of same. The City'Manager etated the
reaeon he had plaoed this on the agenda wea that 3n•November'„'�}te City Council
had autharized him to notify the landlord regarding the'termination�o� the
lease and there had been some discussion st that time that'$tfferent arran�e-
ments might be made� that if the City Counc3l etill wiahed to follow through
to cease and desiat on this lease, they wouli have to be told 3n order to plfln
on moving. It was generally agreed by the City Council the ope'ration was
costing the City o£ Fridley money and the lease ahould be terminated.
Motion by Johanson to authorize the City Manager to close out �l'L3quor Store
a:, oF Marcli 1, 1964, Seconded by Sheridan. Couneilman Wright inquired if
there had heen any deliberations or discussions for another etore. Mayor Nee
stated this was just a matter of this store losing,money for the past years
and at the momenta it was generally agreed to merely cloae this particular _
store. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unanimonaly.
Councilman Johanson inquired if this might not be the time to have thei,Qi;�y
Manager get in touch with Mr. Levy of the Holly Shopping Center and obtain
figures as to moving the liquor buslnese from the Univeraity A.venue location.
Motion by dohaneon to instruct the City Manager to invegtigate-alternate
locations for liquor store �4. Seconded by Wright. Upon a v03c� va�e�
there be3ng no nays� the motion carried unanimously.`
RESOLUTION #23-1964 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS -
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Mayror Nee announced the item under consideration was a resolution.ordering
improvement and final plans and specifications on 5ewer and Water Project
�66 and whtch of the alternatives they wiahed to approve. `Phe City Menager
stated the Finance Officer had presented the alternatives and the reaolution
was presented as changed. � � , ,�
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Motion by Sheridan to adopt Resolution #23-1964 ordering improYement and
final plans and apecifications SW#66 (Univereity Avenue� 5th S�reet� 63rd
Avenue� 61st Avenue. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon'e yoice vote� there being
no naya, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIOIV #24-1964 SPLITTING ASSESSMENTS: '
Mayor Nee announced a resolution re�ard3n� the splitting of certain special
aseessments.
Motion by Johanson to adopt Resolution #24-1964 �uthorizing and directing the
splitting of special easessments on Parael 950� Section 12.,,Seeonded by
Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
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0'1BER BUS'INESS:
Councilman Sheridan etated he wished to call council attention to the fact
that,he hsd'received several calla on M.S.A. streets, particularly 61et Street,
that there are a number of people on the Weet Moore Lake Drive who have some
objection to�it and their objections are that the atreet will be widened and
he had explaiAed to'them.in the best,wey that he could how these were approved
and,aent to the State of Mi�neaota. He further explained he had told these
r-- reeid`ents�'�he,t' if it ehould be decided to proceed with the improvement of this
street these would be eome aesessmente on a portion of it and they would be
^notiiied by mail oi the hearing. He stated he had been told this project
migh� be done'in etagea and theae residente still wiahed to be notified. Council-
man Sherid�a'stated he merely wished to apprise the City Council of what he
had heard and that he had iniormed.the reaidents they would be notified of the
hearinga by mail. He further explained that one of the other questions that
had come up wae that this widened etreet would increaee traffic and the other
thing would be the cooaeing at the highway and he had told the residents that
ae �r ea he knew� there was no approval from the highway department on euch
a Crosei4g.,'The City Me.nager re�hlied that the State Highway Depertment had
approved the et+ossing Vhen they'approved the right-of-way. Councilman Sheridan
stated he had,told residents he didn't think they would allow the crmsaing.
Co1�ne�lman Wright inquired if the State Highway Department was not going to
consider the iuterohanges and the poaeiblity of a traYfic signal at Aackmann.
The City ldanagei atated if a resident�al street were asaeseed and the balance
pa3d on'State'„A3d� 3t would be very minor. Couneilman Sheridan explained he
ha8-at9yte`d �o�'3aterested reaidente that it was hia understanding with the city
engineer that'^�hey were going to,be covering the eand streets and thie was the
only one'�in the center of our community.
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Councilmsa Sheriden stated there wae one clsim that he didn't recall having
�eeen aIId Yt had'been brought to his attention thie afternoon and it was the
claim of their;previove Special Judge which, as he understood it� was over two
months old.' The City Manager explsined they had drawn a forro which was a
�—" eombination eertificate oY a claim and he had advised Mr. Norton of the fact and
I told him thie�wae ready at the City Hall. Councilman Sheridan inquired what
kind'of iorm he was referrin� to and if it was something new. The C3ty Manager
expleined'the City Attorney had researched the lew on the payment previously
made and though they had not necessarily been made illegally, it was conaidered
a groes misdemeanor to pay a claim in the manner they had been paid� that thia
iorm had been worked ovt in the last month and he had given same to Mr. Norton
who did"not approve of it and it had been revised; that copies had been for-
wazded to the new Special Judge for h3m to submit and these same forms were at
the City Hell and Mr. Norton could pick up same at the City Hall and fill in
and sign. Couneilman Sheridan requested form be sent by mail to Mr. Norton.
Councilman Wright inquired if there were any reason why the City of Fridley
could not proceed with the purchase of Chase's Island. The City Manager re-
plied that-Northern States Power Company would have the necessary papers
ready witHin'the'next day or so. .
ADSOiA�N :
There beiY�g no further bvsinese� Mayor Nee declared the meeting adjourned.
Respeotil�lly aubmitted�
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S�ie iskowia � Mayor - William J. 1 e
Secretary to'the Council
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 3� 1964
A regular meeting of the Council of theCity of Fridley wae called �o order
at B:Ok P.M.
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