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02/17/1964 - 00022901)b � Motion by Johanson to adopt;RESdLP]TIDON;,'#25-i964 suthorizing and flircetiag the epl3tting af speaial aeeeesmente on Parcele 1320� 1360, and 1�70� Auditor's Subdivision �21. 9econded by Wright. Upon a voice vote� there being ho nays, the motion carried nnanimously. �+,�� ",� Motion by Wright to adopt RESOLUTION #26-1964 authorizing and direeting the splittin� of epecial assessments on Parcels 160� 200� 240 and 300� Avdi�or's Subdivislon �108. Seoonded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote�,there being no-nays� the mo�3on carried unanimously. . � � OTHER SUSINR55: Mayor Nee stated he wished to inform the City Council ,the trip therCity Msns�er and he had taken to New York had been succeasful, that it wae impossible'to�' know ,just how successful, but they had had very fe.vora'�Se co�unicatione since their return and had been told it was the only time a preeentatioa,euoh ae the one they had made had ever been received. In explanation he informed the City Council they had mede a alide film on matters of intereat and had-gone,in with a good show, He stated he felt�they had made a rather'extensive,'6impmesslonion the bond representatives in NeW York. The City Mane.ger atated he w3ehed tta�ex- plain to members of the City Council.the presentatiou was the Mayor'e.. He fur- ther stated he had made the presentation of the Mayor's work. Mayor Nee'stated he felt the trip was s auccess because the bankers in New York did have'a d38-' torted view of Minnesota bonds and that it had taeen well worth doing,and�prob- ahly ehould be done age.in. �'�; i� .. , ADSOURN: � „ � < < There being no further bueiness, Mayor Nee declared the MeetSng adjourned., Respectfully aubmitted� � 0 �,L�C+JliK,P Sue iskowic Secretary to the Council VV �^�v� Mayor, Willia . �Nee i ��•, �„ ' i � � � � � „i REGUI,AR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 17, i96b A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fridley was at 8:03 P.M. by Mayor Nee. ROLL CALL: Members Present; Nee� Johanson, Airkham Members Absent: Sheridan� Wright a li ,� I !P i � I i called'"to order � � � � � � � �� , ��, � � APPROVAL OF MINU'i'E8 - REGUI�AR MEETTNG� FEBRUARY 3� '1964: � ,� � _ � � � � �� ,i� ,� Motion by Johanson to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting ofiFebruary 3� 1964 as prepared and received, Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote�' there being no nays, the motion carried vnanimously. . ", �,' '°1�'„I�� .I _ i or.n aus�ss: �, , CONSIDERATION OF REALIGNING CITY WAIiDS: Mayor Nee,aAnounced the coneideration oP the realignment of city wards; also� that,counall members whoae warda were under consideration were not present. r Motion bylJohaaeon to table the consideration of the realignment of city wards I to the next meeting. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no I nays� the motion carried vnanimously. i � , ,� „ APPOIN3'MENT TO PpLICE COt�AffS5I0N (TABLED 1�2, 1�6, 1�20� Arm 2/3/6�+) : Mayor Nee announced the 3tem under coneideration wae an appointment to the Po1ic �ommieeion. �,, � Mbtion bqrJohaneon-to table until the meeting of February 25� 1964 the considera- tion ot the appointment to the Police Cou�iesion. Seconded by K3rkham. Upon a voiee vote� there'being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSIHESS:,,, CONSID�RATI�N OF EIDS FOR �2,025,000.00 BOND 9ALE: , � � Mayor Nee,annovnced the consideration oi bida received for a bond sale in the amount of $2�Q25�000.00, these having been advertised for eale and the city manager presenting affldavits ior same. �He atated these were open for examina- tion. Dir: Ehlere of the firm Ehlers-Mann & Associates, Inc., fiscal agent, announced �here wae a bid tahulation before the couneil and a summary, that the award Would be made on the basis of the lowest net intereat cost and they should wsit until the la�t net interest coat and rate is expressed. The City Manager announced the bide ae Yollows: Name Jursn & Moody� Inc. St, Paul, Minneaota Net Interest Rate Net Interest Cost 3.44253`� $519,135.00 �� John��Nuveen, & Company Chicago, Illinois 3.4180',$ $515,440.00 � , Mr. Ehlere e�cplained that from the next interest coet that they had� the re- flznding woul'd work and the exact dollar saving would have to be computed. He iurther esplAined there waa another matter which should be coneidered and that wsa the purchase•oP government bonde to be put into escrow and the selection of an agent to hold the bonde and make paymenta. � Motion by�Johanaon to'receive the bide for the consideration of $2,025,000.00 �bond aale and refer to iiacal agents� Ehlers-Mann & Aseociates, Inc., for tabul�tion. Seeonded by Kirkham. Upnn a voice vote, there being no nays� the motion carr3ed �tnatn�m�i�e�gr. Mr. Nolte of the firm oY Ehlere-Mann & Aseociotes, Inc., explained to the City Couacilithe iira� thing to be coneidered was the purchase of U. 5. Government Securitiee e�d the reason this wae to be done was the risk that was involved. He e7Cplained the eecrow agent 3n the purchasing of these go hand in hand, that the money received would be used to purchase U. S. Government Securities and they would be ihtereated in varioue government securities and a list had been provided to iritesested,bidders ehowing wh3ch ones were to be purchased. fIe stated the a�gents had fi�ured out which ehould be purchaeed to insure principal and intereat oa bonde,to-be refunded and the earnings plus the principal would off- set the,old�iasues; furthery the new iseue would be paid by the tax levies of the special aseesemente that were originally set aside for issues to be refunded. Mayor Nee requested oi Mr. Nolte sn explanation o? the requirements of the law im thie'regar3. NSP. Nolte atated the law requires, to protect the original bond holdere� that one must invest the money they receive on certain government d �U r o6ligai,ions or a,gencies of the government which will guarantee pgyment of the original principa]. and lntcrest on the original bonds. He explained the City is refundin� three 3ssues and the money t'rom these iasues will"6e'ueed to pur- chr�se government aecurities, that it has to be used to purchase these aecurities and placed in�the hands of an escrow agent; that these people will,then take the eernings from the government securities and the principal'to offset the principal and interest on the old bonda. Idr. Nolte stated there wae no risk involved to anyone� that this is a law that Was paeaed in 1963 aalled 'the Advance Refunding Law to refinance in advance of the call•date;�',He further stated this evening� the City Council ehould cons3der the emp].oyemant of�an escrow agent who will watch over the payment to make sure it ie taken aare of -' and reinvest� the earnings Prom the government securitiea when they are pa3d by the gavernment before they are needed and the escrow'agent wi11 be'res�onaible to reinvest this in treasury bills before they are needed. Mr.'Nolte explained the other item to be taken into consideration thie even3ng waa;',to make enre that Fridley i� able to purch�se the government securit3es at tha4tim� they re- ceive the money� that 40 days from tonight bonds wlll have been printed and signed and they would be able to deliver them td the syndiaate who purchased them and they will be �iven a check for same. He fvrther expxsined this money would be used.to pay the escrow agent or the bank who has ggreefl'to deliver' �overnment securitiea to Fridley at a g3ven price; that tonight� Eridley could place an order to purchase �overnment securities fo� a f'uture delivery which guarantees the sr�vings will be right within a few hundred dolla.s�a. Mr. Nolte stated the City Council could accept thiB bid� aacept an,order of governmPnt securities and appoint an escrow agent and it would complete the matter and they wouldhave completed the asle� the selection oi an agent and purchase of securities without any risk involved. He euggested to�'�the Ciiy Council they consider these bida of the escrow agent arid,coneideY'the bida ivr the sale of �overnment securities at the present time sp there wovld be �o risk� that they could wait for this purchase later on but they �ould be hetting the market would be goin� down and it would be gambling. Mayor Nee�eta�d�i_it appeared i,hey would require four votea to undertake an iseuanee'of bonde and as there were only three members present of the City Couneil they could not sell bonds and inquired if the procedure should be ended for the present even though there wae an offer of government securitieg at a certain price. Tkte Ci�y Counc3l was told the offers were good for as long as representativea from banks wished� at a future date. Councilman Johansonstated the council would hold a special hearing as soon ae they were able to have four'of the.five members of the City Council present. Mayor Nee informed thoee present they counldn't ❑�ree to undertake to buy these government bonds th3e evening'because they couldn't agree to sell bonds due to lack of the required�number of votea r�nd inquired if the bids should be opened. The City Council was told every- th�ng was contingent on selling the new issue of bonds�and 3t'�wae�suggeated the bids should not have been opened. Mayor Nee inquired if it was proper to open the three proposals that had been preeented as they were a11 tied dn to- gether or if they should be returned unopened. It wae atated',they should be returned unopened. Mr. Nolte explained they could assume the bid had'been accepted and further asaume the cost oi the government securitiea at $2,150,508.00 less proceeds which would give the city a coat ot' $26,508.00� thatlif they ' wanted to assume that would be about the price, the coet oY ealea at'�$1�+,50fj.00 � the escrow fee would be one of the itema tha,� would he'decided on tonigh�. He flarther explained the total net cost of refur�� would be �s total of these figures less �116.00 and there would be a total of $576,098.00 end that would be approximately correct. He explained the appro�imate savittga oP over $114�000.00 and gave the approximate Figure ot' $60,�74.00 as the'amount oP,money theGity of Fridley would need in cash to make this program good. He`etated his firm had assumed the City of Fr3dley would be etarting thisprogram',e� o%'Janvary lst and as it was now February let the accrual was more beaaqae;i'CzWasis month late and said ii thia sale would go through� they would�recCmonead'the C3ty oi Fridley accepting the bid and the saving wn�hld be cloae to �114'�000,00 net: . ,. I��, r�i, C3ty Attorney Smith stated he had conversed with Charlea Howsrdy attorney� by phone and the City Council did have a quorum and could aet,�that a'fourth member of the City Council would be in and able to attend a ctoUncil meeting at 8:30 A.M. the follow3ng morning and a 4�5 's vote could be'rati,fied. He explained Mr. Howard had thought it was reasonable to'open the bida and then re£er them for action to"be taken the Yollowing morning. City, Attdrney Smith atated the City Counci7. had a 4�5's vote to plsn this bid let�ing�and�the adver- ti�ing for same and the opening does follow the pattern oP the plan: �Mayor Nee � M � inq�ired�the length of time the oYfer from John Nuveen & Company would atand andl�wae'I�old a'Teasonable length of time of 24 to 48 houra. 7'he City Msnager suggesteddr8the'r than open the other bids� they could hold them until the' following'imo'rning'and if Councilman Wright attended the meeting they could be opened��btherwise they could be'returned unopened. Mr, Ehlers inquired if there would,be any objection to opening the bids and determin�ng what they are. The'City Manager'replied the only reaeon he had suggested not opening them wae tha�'the fourth councilman might be delayed and unable ta attend the meet- ing. It wae generally agreedt;to open the bids, aa preeented. Mayor Nee stated he aee�ed that if the three members of the City Council agree that thie ie a good price at 3.41� there would be no problem that the City Council would act,on'�^tllis the following morn3ng� that the only queation wsa whether or not it wea' a good price. Mr. Ehlera stated the savinge would show about $110�000.00 to'$115�00().00 and there should be no neason m�t to proceed. Mayor Nee inquired it' it would be better for the City Council to attempt this aale again in a month or so if the bond market would be better. Mr. Ehlers replled they didn't know what the market would be. Mayor Nee inquired if Mr. Ehlere had said they had had a sale at 3,26�Y Mr. Ehlere replied this sale'wae at Columb3a Heights and it was a school bond but thie kind of sale co�end'e more respect, that achool bonde get additional assietance in timee of trovbie. He flirther etated that'the City,df Fridley was to be congratulated on the BAA rating by Moody's Investore Service but it wsa to be remembered, they did juet get 3t. Mr.�Ehlers ex�lained the market could go the other way though it had gone down�ona quarter of a�per aent the last three we�ks. � � -., �- � � � , Counci'lman Joh'aa'son inquired how this sale would reflect on any future bond salee. Mr. Ehlers replied'i'if the City of Fridley were to follow this with another pond �eale� they might have a problem if theae were close toge�her. The Finance Officer stated there was nothing until at leaet the end of the year to be abnsidered snd it would depend on the Work to be done. , � Mayor Nee stated there was no particular need to do thie at the present time. It wea etated'hie point was valid� that if the rate went up, it would go up in the reinvestment and the poseible profit might be euhetantinl if the City d1d wait' and ii the City were to sell another Uond issue� they might pay a little more�for it.',It wae further atated it was true, these are backed by the government but in the hands oP holders there is,to be two million dollars more� that'it doean't appear the delay would cost the City anyL-hing but they would not gain anytYl3ng. Mr. Nalte �xplained this wae 16$ interest the City would be paying on old bonda without reYunding. Mr. Ehlers stated the local selea in bonde had gone down. The meeting'was receeaed. Upon reconvening� Mayor Nee inquired of City Attorney Smith what aation he Would suggest in the offer before the floor. City Attorney Smith replied it could be referred to a meeting at fi:30 A.M. in the morning. Councilman Johanaon inquired if they could accept thie for a resolution to- night and seeept the bide tonight. C1'�y Attorney Smith xeplied this could be done a��ject,to ratification. Mr. Ehlers eaid they shouldknow the price of the'guvrrnment bonds. Mayor Nee stated it was the intention of the City COUncil to,proceefl anfl if everything went well with the offere� Lhere was no qveetion and iP there were na objection the offers would be opened. The'City Mane,ger opened the following bids: Name '' '� First Natlonal�Bank oP Minneapolie � Minneapolls� Minneaota American�Nat3onal Bank of 5t. Paul '5t. Pau1��Minneeota � Eecrow Agent Fee $2�470.00 $2�1fj0.00 less 10`,� if purchase securities Oifer to Buy Securities $2,051,195.63 $2,o51,8a5.00 Northwe[!t'trn`' Natibnal' Ban$ of Minn- '�$2�300.00 less $2,052,1+25,64 � ' "�'� ea�olis �$300.00 if pur- Minneapolls'� Minnesota chase securities ,� � Mot'ion by Johanson to receive and refer the above bids to fiscal agents, Ehlers- Mann 8a AeEOC�latee, Inc. for tebulation. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Nee stated that � IG r aside from the queation of the net cost of aervicing there was a queetion of the alertnese which theae short term bonds are inveeted and inquir@d 1Y tHe �gents present aished to addreas the City Council. It was explsin2diMr. Nolte had thoroughly explained all items and unleae there werei,quea�iorie,frvm,�he City Council it would be unnecessary. Mayor Nee stated that on the qu�eti4n of the reinvestment, they were only talking about $2�000 one way or the, other. It �as explained this could be the emount or greater and,would dCpend,on'the market condit3one at,the time and the maturity of the bonds to,,be refunded.' , �, I � � PITBLIC AEAR7NG - AMENDMENT TO CAAPTER 49c „„ � , � -- ' Mayor Nee announced the item in order wae a public hearing nn �n amendment to Chapter 49 of the Code of the City of Fridley. The,City,ManageT read�the Notice of Hearing and explained to the City Council eppiea oP the �aj.rl,nptice had heen sent out to 80 or more owners repreaenting about'100,apartmenta., Ma,yor Nee stated it would be appropriate to ask City Attorney Smith,to explain this ordinance� that the act would require four votea of the,City�,Council and could not be undertaken th3s.night. , � � � �� Cit,y Attorney Smith explained thie ordinance wae not in the natuxe='of,zoning� that, basically there was a multiple dwelling ordinance that conteruplated licensing of such end rather thorough and complete inapection oY mul'�iple dwellin�s and that� in part, was found unconetitutional. He �ur�her,explained it was so not only on the inspection but also in the amount of the�fee; that it was considered a tax in disguise. He stated Bob pldrich had preeented to him what he claimed was hie original thought of having anme cont�rol aad know- ledge of who owned the apartmenta and who was responelble end'�he t�Rd had,a plan similar i.o the Regietration Ordinance that Minneapolia hea. City Attorney Smith said he had tried, in thie propoeal� to write in provisione of,the Minneapolis Ordinance requiring registration, that in,•this,ord3n&nce every= , multiple dwelling unit Would have to be registered with th� City indicating the names of Lhe ownere, legal description, number and kind oP unitsy change of owners and fee of $5.00 per building. $e expleined the seati,ons that had � been repealed are those that deal with the licenaing and the,inepeation and the eections of the old law that have not been repealed are the sectiona that are an extension of the Zoning Code and aet up,space ,requirementq�ietorage, basement apartments� etc.� and they wovld apply to nev+ cone'truCtioA�atld'�not to exiating buildings. City Attorney Smith etated this t+se a eummary,o� ,the ordinance, that he did hope those interested had gone ,t�rough the ordinance in fletail and marked what thex had had in mind� that the' intent wae to repeal those things that reflected licensing and keep uP6rsding apartmenta,. The thought of a part of the ordinance� it wae explained� had been to 3mprove the quality of the buildinga and would provide Yor regietrat,ion eo that the City would know who to deal with, that as it now exieta� the Oity,is handicapped from their point oP view of who to desl With. Mayor Nee inquired if there were anyonA preaent who wished to,be�heard regard- ing the above mentioned ordinance. Mr. Bill Gottwaldt was preeent anc� inquired how this re�is�sat3on would be a form of having to b� able to know�Who owna a buildin� as they could change hands two weeka after registration.� Gity Attorney Smith replied it was contemplated they would have to come in and ohange,the registration and it is to be an annual re�ietration, that if a peraon were to sell out� the new owner would come in and xegister. Mr. Gottwaldt e�ated that everything you regiater is in the property sale at Anoka County in the records. City Attorney Smith replied there ie 81re inspection necessary and difficulty on some build3ngs to know who are the responsible persone and tke proposed ordinance doea require that the.CertiYicate of Registration be poeted;which means that Lhis would give some control and it ie a minimum amou�t;but,,it is � hetter than nothing. Mr. Gottwaldt etated he failed to eee how the registration would help a�reat deal� that the City does have to sead the„pater,pbill to�,the owner and the address would be 3n the Water Department of the;City.'� Mr. Sernard Julkowski was preeent and stated if anyone wanted to knov the owner of'a building it only took five minutes to call the Anoka Courthouse and-Pind,out'who the owner mas .� Mayor' Nee in�uired , ii, either of the geq#�,��en pxe�eri'C�u".�td"�#qd ta; ��, ��" oppose the regietration. Mr. Gottwaldt repl3ed he wae oppoeed 'to anything that would cost them more money, that the ta�cee this yeaz� had`gope ;up another 20 mills and there was a limit to how much anyone Qould pay. He atated he had no objections 3n ha4ing an apartment house registered but each yeBr a aew rule is passed for additional money� that last yea� it was,a licen8e��thie year a � � � � 1 `� I wl � regietr�,tion Yee.' Mayor Nee replied it was his opinion that next year it would be,a�llceASe fee that he eould not see abandoning the license concept aad'�;'�1tg�'' a],T.i�sifoY'mation indicates apartment buildings ehould be licenaed, that theA price"'wae not 3mportant ae lnng as it was resaonably self supporti� Mr. Julkowaki inquired why the fee should be $5.00 every year and why shouldn't it be juet,one'fee. It was explained the proceeding should be self supporting on the basis of th'e license fee. � � �' The qu�etion wae,raised iY fire inspection 3sn't paid by the tax payers. Mayor Nee'replied'this IDight be and the City could underwrite some oF it and inquired � if theae apar'�tmen� owners would have �n objection ta this ordinance if the fee were not burdetisome and would they find the inspeetion procedure objectionable to their buainese. Mr. Julkowski replied he would find it objectionable if they would have to re-register every year. Councilman Johanson etated this was no difPeren't,then any other busineas in the City of Fridley, that these apartment ownere had not gone into these buildinga to do the City of Fridley a,favor� they had done ao to make money and all other Uueinesees have to buy a licenee once a year. He flarther steted if they were going to forget about the licensing or the inspection of the apartments, they should abandon all pro- cedures for any type oi business in Fridley, that it was not proper to charge some a licenae and not others. Mayor Nee asserted the argument had been made in court that the fees Were too high and the City wovld be making money on them and 3i thie weTe true� it was not the council's intention� but it wes the intention to provide enough funde to make the inspection process solvent. He further aseerted he did not wish to see happen in Fridley what hod happened in downtown Minneapolte� that noUody intends for thia type of condition at the preeent but it,'would not be too far off. Mayor Nee lnquired oP Mr. Gottwaldt if it were the actnal number of dollars he was objecting to. Mr. Gottwaldt replied it wae not� it just seemed that every year it was another tax, that when you pay the'amovat of taxes on a commercial building, you don't get any services at any rate� that the roads are nothing to be proud of, that they had almoet been sued twiee because of the water being yellow and this wae what they i-- received ior the kind oP texes they paid, Mayor Nee replied the Fire Depart- ment could prove there was a need for inepection and it could be meanin�ful ', 3f �here was a license involved. Mayor Nee stated that Councilman Johaneon had made a reasonable point, that al� other buaineases in F=idley pay taxea and they sre licenaed. Mr. Gottwaldt a�eed that apertaient buildings should be inepected. Mayor,Nee declared the public hearing on an amendment to Chapter 49 closed but stated he would prefer to amend the ordinatice and wished to heve flzrther discuseion at a later date. , � BUII,DZNG BOARD MEETING MIIVUTES� FEBRUARY 13, 1964: APPI,ICATION FOR A BUILDING PERMIT BY SHERMAN AANSON FOR FROSTOP DRIVEIN.AT 7699 T. H, #65 NORTHEAST - 26 x 26 - ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST OF $7,500.00: The City i�Ienager'stated the only 3tem of business taken for council considera- tion wae an.appliaetion for a building permit. The City Manager read to the City Counoil the'reeo�endation oi the $uilding Board. It was mentioned the building was to eoat $20�000 rather than the figure given of $7,500.00. Motion by Kirkham to'eoncur with the Building Board and grant the building permit by Sherman Hanaon for a Frostop Drivein at 7699 T. fi. #65 Northeast, 26 x 26 with ap estimtted construction cost of $20,000 with the stipulation � that'the applicant,submit e drawing Por the drivein showing the presence of � bumper blocke and etriping in the parking srea to the satisfaction of the Building Inepe'ctor. •Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no ' naye�'the'motion carried unanimouely. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINU`PES, FEBRUARY 13, 1g64: , Mayor Nee announced the consideration of the minutes of the Planning Commiaeion Meeting held February 19, 1964. • +d � � ACTION: REZONING REQUEST. ZOA #63-24. DR'. R�ICHARD The City Manager explained to the City Council the hearing on the�airove item had been closed and matter held to see if some action would be oontemplated by the Planning Co�nisaion. The City Manager read ta the City Council the recommendation of the Planning Commisaion to deny �he rezoning request." He i� explained the ownere had been informed that depending�what City At'torney 9mith � might say, the City Council could either concur without a public hearing but if they wanted to request a public hearing� the City Council would hold one. The owners were not present. , Motion by Kirkham to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Coam�ieaion and deny the rezoning request, zoA #63-24, Dr. Riahard,Trezona,andsHarvey Peteraon, Lot 16� Block 5� Rice Creek Plaza� South Addition #'rom R-2 to R-3. Seconded by Johanaon. Upon a voice vote� there being no n9ys� the�motion carried unanlmously. � LOT SPLIT REQUEST: L, S. #63-35, DONALD BOURKE: TAAT PART OF LOT 1J� BLOCK 1 SPRTN(_ T.AKF. PdRTC T.4KF.CTf1F. -T.YTNfl NhRTH.l1F 'f�HT: R(IiPF'FT S FF.F.T Tfii'.RF.(IF 8TTi1� TAT�', i SOUTH tl5 IIEET OF LOT 19� BLOCK 1� SPRIN(} LAKE PARK LAKEBIDE: " �� The City Mana�er read to the City Council the reco�endation of the Planning Commiesion. Motion by Johanson to concur with the recom�uendation of the Planning Co�oiasion and approve the Lot split request, L. 3. #63-35, by Donald Bourke on that part of lot 19, Block 1� Spring Lake Park Lakeeide� lying North of the South 85 feet thereof and the South 85 feet of Lot 19� Slock 1� Spr3n� Lake Park Lakeaide providin� the garage ia removed before any builfling permita are issued. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote� there being no'nays� the motion carried unanimously. . " � 52ND AVCNUF NORT}�AST ROAD PL11N AND EASEMENTS: MARIAN HILLS 2ND ADDITIOId: SHE;LDON MORT�NSON: ; The City Manager read to-the City Council the recommendation�oY the Planning Co�3ssion and stated the City has all dedicationa except the one needed �Prom Robert Hall Clothes� Inc, and 3P the City Council uould uieh'to concur in the Marian Hills addition, they could authorize administration to proceed to acquire the necessary eas�nents, Mr. Mortenson was present and atated they would rather have 50 feet inetead of 60 ieet for an sasement ft they'cauld get it: The City Manager explained the City Code reads 50 feet is required �in intexior residential streete and 60 feet on main thoroughfares and wEiere it,i's a etreet serving business, the Planning Co�nission can make the recodmlendation'.and this was what they had done. Mr. Bernard Julkowaki was preaent and stated he owned part of this land and it goes into a 50 ioot etreet and it wolald be be�ter � this way and give more boulevard. hlsyor Nee inquired What dtscuesion the�, Planning Cormniseion had had to recommend a 60 foot street.�r''I'Fhe C,ity Manager replied there had not been a great deal of discuseiott on the mattex� they had merely said it should be a 60 foot atreet. Councilman Johaneon etated they could table the item and etudy it at greater length. Mr. Julko�+ski replied, there wae some urgencq for his plans. Motion by Johanson that 52nd Avenue be dedicated as a 50 foot,street. Seconded by Kirkham. The City Manager suggested the City Couhcil could g�ve him , direction to proceed on the easemente if they ao Wiahed. Counailmaa Johanaon I, stated he didn't feel they would be buy�n� any easemente. ,Motion �y,Jobanaon __i to amend previous motion that 52nd Avenue be dedicated as a'S0 ioot atreet and undertake the seouring of all easements. Seconded by Kirkham., Upon a vaice vote, there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. � ,. LOT SPLST INQUIRY: L. S. #64.01, DORO'L`!iY BAXTER: LOT 2, METALAND (3ARDE�I5: The City Manager read to the City Council the reco�endation qf the Planuing Commission and stated the area requirement was �+�+,000 feet and this was larger a �� then the masimumr that if council ao wished� they could hold up any procedure untril�nth'e'y pbtained'the Certificate of eurvey. He further explained the ho�;'df Dorothy Baxter was on the East lot of the area in question and this would leave�two vacant 1ots. �� „ � � Motion by Johanspn to 'ooncur with the recormnendation of the Planning Commiesion and grant the Lot eplit request� L. S, #64-01 by Dorothy Baxter, on Lot 2, r Meloland (3ardena and waive the area requirements eubject to a certificate of I survey. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the Imotion earried unanimously. VACATSONt ALLEY VACATION SAV #64-01. MAYNARD RASMUSSEN: ALLEY NORTH OF AND i ,, The City Manager read to the City Couneil the recoumiendation of the Planning Co�isaion aad $tated thie item was set up for a public hearing on March 2nd� that the City Conticil had already had the final plat and this wae a procedural item that wse reco�ended by the City pttorney. Fie explained to the City Council they could order the hearing which was being advertised, Motion by Kirkham to concur with the recou�endation of the Planning Commission and set a public hearing on the alley vacation snv #64-oi, Maynard R�smussen� on the alley North of and adjacent to North line of Block 10, Spring Brook Park lying,between the West line and East line of Block 10� Sprin� Brook Park for Maroh 2nd� 1964. Seconded by Johanaon. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. RE: APARTMENT'COMPLE7C FOR RETIRED ELDERLY PEOPLE: -- The City Manager read to the City Council the following recommendation for a I metter of record: � ,,,� � � ��' ,MOTION by Bandel, seconded by Thompson, that Mr. Danielson's co�ente in the Plata and Subdivieions Suh-Co�nittee meeting of Fcbruary 4� 1964 be made a matter oi record and reierred to the City Council ae Yollows: "Mr. Danielson wented to bring to the attention oY the Planping Commiasion and City Council that the City of Fridley ahould 3nvestigate the possibility of getting Federal Aid money Yor the purpose of building and operating an apartment complex to serve the retired elderly people". Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATIOA'�OF BIDS FOR $2,025,000.00 BOND SALE: Mr. Ehlere� fiecal agent, returned to the council floor to give a report and etated the offere had been interpreted and they had taken the lawest offer to eell^government bonda by the.American National Bank and their price a�as $2,051,195•63 and the eecrow agreement was $2,160.00 which would �ive a total combined cost or $2,053,355•63 which was about �310.00 less then the combined oYfer of the lst National Bank of Minneapolis. He explained this would involve separating the escrow agency from the seller of the government bonde but had a saving of about $300.00. He flarther explained there was something'to�be eaid for combining the two operations and it might be that � the �300.00 might be worth the convenience of having the two together. He stated tho lowest oombination was the ls� Netional Bank and the escrow agree- ment by the`,AmeTican Nstional Bank was bhe lowest� that the total net savings was�$1i4,725.Op'by refunding and thie Yigure could vary a couple of hundred dollara and the,figure was $18,000.00 more than they had eatimated, Council- man Johaneoa inqUired if Mr. Ehlers had a recommendation for the City Council. Mr. Eh�ere atated they did like to eee the operations combined but did aay this�with.some apprehen�ion ae it would eost the City over the 11fe of the refVtiding about $310.00 and there wae also the queation aa to the services oi"fered by the var3oue escrow ageneiea. He further etated they had had aervice'by the'American National Bank and it was eatisfactory, that they had had a lot of experience with First National Bank and their service was d� �i � excellent. He explained what the City Council ehould try to eccompliah'wae� a r,lose reinvestment of the iUnda as they come due becavse they�do not' mature on the exact d�te of the refunding� ao it was important the a'gent immediately 3nvest that, money, It was expla�ned these agents.keep a monthly balance of what wae comiiag due and the escrow agreement that the City Council would be asked to enter into would speciPy this be done. Coun¢S1man Johanaon'i'nquired of Mr. Ehlers if he could recommend to the City Council'they shoul;d aecept tBe low bid of Fjrst National i3ank. Mgyor Nee stated he did not'know the�� i American Nai,ional Bank, that he had gone 3nto the subject of handling and , the First National Bank had a very impressive system of,manag3ng these Punda J and the $300.00 would be negligible When earning power inveatment was consi- dered. Councilman Johaneon inquired of Mr. Ehlers if there'would'be any querElon of any kind 3f the City Council aceepted the bid of the First' National Bank. Mr. Ehlers replied it would be Yn the'realm oY'pereorial ''� service, that the act3on necessary, if the City Counail;so wis�hed'y would be'� a resolution determining to purchase the list of government securitiea� which they had prepared, at the price of the First National Benk.' �� ,�� Mr. Ehlers stated, further, that he could not eay how much the City'owed ,'to the Mayor and the City Manager for the 3mpreseion they had lePt with�the bond brokers during their recent trip to NeW York� that it had left an'impreseion on the rating services and they were to be commended for upgrading the com- munity, I� � �� lli7u^ul liPuiCN: n [�'l1(Y3 HEALTH OF'FIC�R: DESIGNWARE INDUSTRIES: Mayor Nee announced a cotmnunication from FFames H. Hensley of the Board of Ilealth regarding Designware Indastries, „ �' Motion by Johanson to receive the communication from James &. Hensley,��ge,alth Officer. The City Manager stated he had not, as yet� heard irom the State _,� Fiea]th Department regarding this matter but they had compl3ed with their order and received no reply, that the City Council could tske notice this had,been issued and notice aent. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice�vote� there being no neys, the motion earried unanimously. , �;� � � ,� � , J MUNICIPAZ COMMISSTON: dRDER - RE: 1+4Tfi AVEIWE NORTf�A3T: „ Q, I, I' . „ Mayox Nee stated the City Council could reoe3ve the oxder regerding�,�F�Fth Ave- nue Northeast detachin� it from the City of Columbia Heights and annexing it to the City of Fridley. The City Manager read aloud the communication Fe- ceived and explained this had to be obtained first end Anbka Covnty wi11 talce it over and improve it nest spring. , - � Motion by Johanson to receive the Order regarding 44th Avenue No�theast. Se- conded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no naye,'the motion carr3ed unanimously. , , � CITY ATTORNEY: CHLORINE BIDS: % I J. � . � � ,. The City Managzr ata�ed the regular supplier to the C1'ty of�Fxidley hs$`��nct�t. , bid� and they were having a difficult time in buying chloFine�,thet_he h�d � suggested that Mr. Chesney of the Department of Public•Works cheek with,Haw� kins Chemical to see if they would give a better price. MayoriIdee;,iIIquir,ed, _, iY any other potential suppliers had been contacted. The C3ty,kSaAager ex- � plained that unlese the City Council wiahed to go to the expense oY,'another, bid� they could accept the bid of Hawkins Chemicel. Mayor,Nee,inqqi�'ed„ii, Fridley could buy on a contract inatead of on a bid and wse told they,couj.d not. The City Manager atated the direetive wae up to the City Cou�o11 but ; Hawkins Chemical had been suggested and they would atill'spggeat thie comp-; any because of the handling facilitiea� nearnees and aonvenience snd,the,City Cauncil could award the bid based on the previaus'b3de teken. Mr.'Quresh3,, City Engineer, stated a representetive'from Hawkihe Chem3caL had �aid iP the quantity ordered went over 30,000 lbs. the price would'be lowered'an$,thia was 1 � one factor thab should be considered. City Attorney Smith auggeated to the City Council they deal with the selection of the adminietration and accept the bid of Hawkina Chemical and return the other bids� that it would serve no purpose to advertiae again: Motiontby Jbhanaoa to award the bid for the furnishing of chlorine to the City of Fridley to Hawkine Chemical Company in the approximate amount of $2,957,40. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. AKERS REALTY: SHOPPING CENTER: The City Manager etated thst with regard to the letter received from Akers Realty and a Yuture off-eale liquor store, the City Council could advise him to co�uni- cate with Mr. Akere and etate they were nat interested as this would not be too far Yrom,the.preeent'oYf-sale store. Mr. Bheldon Mortenson was present and ex- plainefl the location of' the proposed ehopping center was next to the Columbia Heighte City,line and they did have quite a bit of interest shown on thie site and it would bring maay people to that particular srea, Mayor Nee inquired of Mr. Mortenaon what other stores woUld be leasing epace. Mr. Mortenson replied they wexe planning a Q00�000 squere foot shopping center and it would be of value if he could state the City Council was intereeted. The City Council generally agreed they could state they were interested in the shopping center. . . CITY ATtORftEY: kROBATION OFFICER: Mayor Nee annaunced a coa�unication from City Attorney Smith regarding the pro- bation qfficer and the payment of same. The City Manager atated there had been an opindon preaented'oa the probation oPficer. City Attorney Smith explained to the C�ty Council thie item had been pending for over a month, that he had requested an Attorney General's Opinion based on the facte that Fridley operates under a �"- home Rule Charter� a municipal court, a municipal judge and a special judge and I makesino proviaioa for a probation offieer but had had euch a person appointed by �i the courte: He further stated he had inquired if such a job were to be estaUlished who would make'the appointment and if it were poseible for the City Council to provide for the eame in its budget. The enswer had been negative, he stated, and neither the'judge� coancil or manager have the authority �o appoint such an oYficer and there could be no budget for eame. City Attorney Smith stated in view of this anewer he had iniormed the Einance Officer not to pay the last check to the pro- b ation ofYicer. There had been eome auggestion that the County ehould be fl�rnish- ing the City oP Fridley auch a person but it had not been epecific. Councilman Johaneon stated this person had been working all these yeare and had been paid by the City Cou17ci1. City Attorney Smith replied the City Council had authorized the monies paid in this period of time. Councilman Kirkham inquired how the City Couneil could compeneate this peraon for his serv�ces. The Finance Officer stated he wes not aWare iY thie peraon had sctually worked on h3s probation jub, that he was not eqre ha had worked after the last check uae iesued end that a bill on the'probatioa job hafl not been eubmitted. Councilman Kirkham inquired whet check had been-Xeferred to. City Attorney Smith atated he had been under the iarpresaion there wae e bi�.l out� that there is no longer a probation officer and, therefore� ao aetion neceseary. Motion by Johsnson to receive the letter from City Attorney Smith concerning the offiae of Rrobation ofYicer. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there be- ing no nays� �He'motion carried unanimously. ROHERT PEAR3: BURNIN(i PERMIT: The City Mane,ger explained to the City Council, that normally burning permits are not submitted �o the City Council tut this particular area had been in question for some t'ime� that it was the area that had Ueen brought to co�rt and still doeen't have s permit for a yard. It was stated the City Attorney could again pureue the matter� thet the Fire Inspector had preeented this to the administration beaeuee'of�the qvestionable status of an euto parts lot. Mpyor Nee inquired if the"auto parts lot had changed hands and if it had grandfather law protection. Counailman Johanaon replied he had been told it had changed owners, that this pereon had'come in for a epecial use permit and wae refuaed but want ahead any- way, 'It wse explsined the requeet had been for a used car parts lot. City � b r Attorney Smith expinined to the City Council the £irst lot hafl existed before the firat villa�e zoning end that required fencing. Mation by Sohanson to refer to the City Aib�rney the entire queetion regarding Bob's Auto Part� located at 7300 Central Avenue Northeast� Fridley� Minneaota for an opinioM. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the.motion carried unanimously. City Fire Inspector Aldrich inquired if some- one would inform Mr. Robert L. Pears vhat the action would be. 3'he City Mana- ger replied he could so inform Mr. Pears that the matter had been �eferred to , the City pttorney. City Attorne8 Smith stated there would be no burning per- I mit isaued until the matter came back to the City Council. V. F. W.: 3.2 PERMIT: V. F. W.: BINGO: � �„ ,� , Mayor Nee announced eo�nunicatione received from the Fridley,v,,F. W. Post �363 regarding permiaeion to hold danees� and an application for a non-intoxi�- cating malt liquor licenae and permieaion to have Bingo at new, location� 6205 University Avenue Northesat. The City Manager atated he wae not aware if th�y had a tavern permit. The Finance Officer stated it wea not oompleted hut he did have the application for the on and ofP eale beer llcettee:, I� wae explained by the City Manager the location of the V. F, W, headquarters,wovld be the neW shoppin�; center that Mr. Julkowski was buildin� on Univeraity Avenue� that they did want a beer licenae and the Finance Officer had adviaed they muat have this to have ]icensin�. The representatives of the V. F. W. Poat #g63 were present to answer any City Council questions. � �� Motion tay Johancon to �rant the requests to the Fridley V. F. W. Poat #363 to hold dances at location oP 6205 Univera3ty Avenue Northeast� Fridley also�� grant permis�ion to operate Bingo at the eame location. City Attorney $mith explained to the City Council the entire purpose of the tavern licenae,was adopted because there was a conflict on dancing and 3.2 beer end,thia ordinance was patterned efter one in Golden Valley and the important par,t ie;'to�sllow� � dancing and entertainment and to control minors as thie eeeme Ito be the�prob- i lem area. The City Manager inquired if the City Council,ahould give;'such an r indiaation. Seconded by Kirkham. Mayor Nee etated he aesumed tha�building � did not exist aa yet� so they nould not formally apply for a permit� that thia motion simply expresaes the council's intention to grant it. The,'City Manager atated the application of the V. F. w. P.oat �363 would'give the'date'of May-lst With this approval. Upon a voice vote, there being no naye� the motion carried unanimously. � NORTf�RN STATES POWEft COMPANY: REDUCED ELECTRICAL RA7'ESt. " � � � Msyor Nee announced a communication from Northern States Yower Company announc- ing a reduction of electr3cal rates. � Motion by Kirkham to receive and file the communication from Northern States � Power Company announcing a reduction of electrical rates. 3eaoncied by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nriys� the motion carried unanimousl�. VISITORS: Mayor Nee inquired if there were any visitors preeent who vere not lieted on the Agenda and wished to be heard. There were no viaitors preaent who wiehed to be heord. CLAIM5: a ' Couneilman Kirkham inquired re�arding cla3ms payable to Farnh�m's 9,tationeXy, and requested that a conaerted effort be made to patronize loFal Yirme,��The, Finance Officer explained this was for material that �aa orde�ed�'befmre ther, firet of the year. He further explained hie departmen,t had received quoLa-�� tions in Decemher regarding supplies and the Fridley OfY1ce,SUpply Company had been one of the firms bidding, that in 1964 everything had beenr,ordere�d,, from this firm in the linea they do carry and had given Ytiut,the beet,discount off the regular etationery list price, The City Manager explained theldiR�erent departmenta had been given requ3aition forms to order supplies, Councilman Kirkham 3nquirefl regarding the large expenditure to Park Conatruction. It wns explaine,d,by the Finanee Officer this item had been for dredging for the Psrk and winter work: Councilman Kirkham flirther inquired regarding an item of a physical examinetion with doctors in downtown Minneapolie and why the examin- ationa had'not been obtained from Fridley doctore. The Flnance Officer stated it had been'for a volunteer firemsn and they took care of this type of item from their 'department� that all new employees of Fridley are sent to the Fridley Clinic. Motion by,Kirkham to approve the payment of General Claims �1973 through #2072. Seeonded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unanimouely. Motion by Johaneon to approve the payment of Liquor Clsime �6055 through #6110, Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Kirkham to approve the payment of Public Utilities Claims �3115 through #31�3. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vate� there 6eing no naye� the motion carried unan3mously. EST]I�IATES : Mayor Nee announced an estimate in the amount of $500.63 payable to Comstock and ➢avie� Inc. Motion hy Johanson to approve the following estimate: Comstoek and Davis, Inc. Consultiag Engineers 1446 County Road "J" Minneapolis, Minneeota 55�32 Eetimate #11+ Water Improvement Project . ' No. 3b-K (Partiel) Estimate # 3 Sewer and Water Improvement Froject No. 61 (Partial) Total $207.00 $293.63 $500.63 Seeonded by �irkham. Upon a voice vote� there Ueing no naye� the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES: ' Motion by Johaneon to approve the issvance of the following licenses: GENERAL e0N`PRACTORS Hanaon Buildere� Inc. 7125 Jeraey Avenue North � Minneapolie�� Minneeot's Donald Rise Cone�ruction �141 Rellaad Lane St. Paul 12�`Minneaota Langley Builders, Ine. 13191 iincoln St. N. E. Anoke� Mi,nnesota Partri$ge Conetruction Co. 104'Eme'rald Avenue New Bright 12i Minnesota by: Orville B, Hanson & Oawald F. Haneon by: Donald Kise by: James Langley by: Danald E. Partridge nl NEW NEW NEW PI�W r7 � w � �1 r West-Rich Builders� Inc. 7�+63 Able st. N. �. Fridley 32� Minnesota HEATING Sherid�n Sheet Metal 4116 Quebec Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota Ra,y Stegora Plb, & fitg. Co. 5419 Quebec Avenue North Minneapolis 2fi� Minnesots GAS SERVICPS Ray Stegora PB,bg. & Htg. Co. 5419 Quebec Avenue North Minneapolis 28} Minneeota by: Laurie Johnson by: A1 Opheim by: Ray Stegora by: Ray Stegora NEW � NEW RENEWAL RENEWAL Seconded by Kirkham, Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. PETITIONS: Mayor Nee announced the receiving of Petition #6-1964 for impxovements. Motion b,y Johanson to receive Petition #6-1964 and refer to sdminietration for pro- eesaing. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote�. there being no nays� the mo�ion oarried unanimously, � �� CONSIDERATION OF LEASIIVG SPACE FOR #4 LIQUOR STORE: Mayor Nee announced the cone3deration of leaeing space for #� Liquor Store. The City Manager stated Mr. Levy of the Holly Shopping Center wae present and had been asked to make quite a few proposals� that Mr, Maguire� Liquor Store Manager was al,so present.� The City Manager explained in detail the propoeals presented to date. Councilman Johaneon stated he and Mr. Maguire had gone to Rochester to look at liquor stores there, that all of the propoeals wera seked for because of the width of the proposed store and what would be accompliahed in a self service store, At Fiochester� it was explained� theq had looked,at a store with dimensions of 26 feet by 100 feet and they had agre�d this,store, would not fit the means of the City of F'ridley, that the owner of thie'particu- lar store was in the procese of moving into a larger store. The Second etore they hed inspected was a etore with dimensions of 20 Peet by 100 ieet and th�s was even worse than the first etore. Councilman Johanson and Mr. Maguire'°had stated they had inepected a�hird atore with d3mensions of 40,,�eet;yby 90 feet and it was a very outstanding store and well laid out. It Was �tated Fridley would have no problem in doing a good businese with a store of thie type. Councilman Johanson stated he and Mr. Maguire had discuaeed the item at length and it was their feeling that unlees Fridley could get a miaimt� store of 35 feet by 90 feet� thet the City of Fridley wovld be nery,,fO,olish„ to even attempt to move from their present locat3on. Covncilman dohanson , flarther stated that after examining �he pxoposals of the o4net��oY Ho11y ,�,a, , Shopping Center of $450.00 and �525.00 that the overhead would be'g"'o high they would have a big problem beiore starting to make any given money. The City Manager stated the large store would be in rental monies� $371.00,more than they were preaently paying. It was stated by Councilman'Johanaon that with the pricea in mind the City should atay where they were apd ge,t in,touch � with the owner and put 15 £eet in storage on the back of the present store, It was er.plained the 30 foot by 90 foot store could be worked'out at �450�00 per month. Councilman Johanson stated that from what they ha� eeen,of the ' smaller store It would not work. The City Manager intexjected to e'tste the City Council should take into account what it would cost to move the store also. Councilman Sohanson stated it would eost at least $10�000 to move and,be in- ��' etalled in the new building� that Mr. Maguire hsd told him he didn't feel the inventory would have to be increased. The City Me.nager explained to the C3ty Council the liquor store account was doing about $230�000 gooss now and it could be increesed to about�400,000 gross� that they Were talking a difference in cost of about $4�440.00 and the firat'year'would take care of the movin� coet. Mr. Maguire� liquar � store manager wae preesnt and stated in all the stores they had inspected� they had the gondolae running in l�ength snd had thDUg�i they might be able to run theee on the xldth end they could still have their walk-in cooler acroes the ba�k,.; He i'�ixther atated they could easily have a 30 foot etore. The City Mana$er inquired if the City Council wiahed to move thie item to the next special mBeting. Mayor Nee inquired if it would be possible to get a design oP such a etore as the poesibility of even doing it was before the City Council. Mr. Maguire etatedhe had thought to eimplify matters, they would decide what they could get firet. It was generally agreed the City Council would be inter- ested in e�0 foot,by 90 foot etore if a proposal could be reached. The City Manager explained to the City Council Mr. Maguire could get as much information as poesible anci the Finance Director could give the City Council figures and they would obtain and gather this informetion and have it ready far council inspection possibly for the March 2nd meeting. He further inquired if they wished to d3rect thie bsaed on the 30 ioot by 9D foot store. Mr. Levy of i,he Holly Shoppittg Center etated they could �� the store 35 feet wide and could make it longer but no wider. Motion by Sohaneon to direct theCity Manager to return to the City Council � proposal for a liquor etore in the Holly Shopping Center based on a store 30 feet by 90 ieet. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote� there Ueing no nays� the motion carried vnanimously. — AGREEMENT WITH TfIE HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY: I Mayor Nee announced the item beiore the City Council was an agreement with the � Howard R. Green Company regarding a samitary sewer investigation and report on 7jrd Avenue Northesat. The City Nfane.ger explained to the City Council there were no dollar amounts mentioned in the coa�vnication and it wa3 pretty hard to eatimate. City Attomey Smith stated he had read the letter but there wae no money mentioned. The City Manager replied this company could not give them any price. Msyor Nee stated that in earlier correapondence an hourly rate or daily rabe had beea mentioned but it was not stated in this letter. City Attorney Smtth�saifl the only thing he didn't underetand was the payment schedule. City $n'gineer Qvreshi replied if this company epends $100.00, they would double the amount for reimbursement. Mayor Nee stated there were differ- ent iteme� it doubles the ealary but not all the expenses, that whai; City Engineer Qureehi was referring to was salary costs. Mr. Comstock, consulting engineer� atated thia would be plua 100`�� plus out of pocket expensea. City Attorney,Snith inquired if this were the only en�ineering company that had , returned w��h a,propoeal and wae told it was. Mr. Comstock stated a fee oi this type vas co�on in the profession. City Attorney Smith stated the problem had to,be eolved and there eeemed to be no other way. City �ngineer Qureshi explained to the City Council this would be quite expensive and the figure would go into thoueands of dollars to get this kind of report� up to at least $4�000 to $$,000, " ,, Motion.by Kirkhem to avthorize the agreement with Howard R. Green Company for Sanitary SeWer Inveatigation and Report on 73rd Avenue Northeast. Seconded by Johaneon.4 Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motinn carrted unanimouely.^' � � _ � � - , ' ` � �! , �'1tIICIC ,PiktCHA6E i ' .�.— Mayor Nee announced the aoneideration of the purchase of a used pickup truck and requeeted an explanation of the City Manager. It was expinined to the City Council by the City Manager that they were aware of the fact the City Counail had expreased a distaste for used equipment and he agreed but it wae poesible for some of the amaller trucka to get by with used equipment and it was suggested if they would authorize this purchase of a replacement, on the baeie of a ueed truck� this permiasion would be appreciated and they would d iG M keep the purchase of the said truck et about $400.00 to $500.00. Motion by Johanson to approve the requeet to purchaee a used truck. Seconded by Kirkham. iJpott a voice vote, there bain� no nays, the motion carried un- animou�ly, -1964 RECEIVING FINAL PLANS AN➢ � ,r � i Mayor Nee announced the consideration of a resolution receiving P3na1 plans and apecificationw and ordering the advertisement for bids. Mx,,Comatock� - consulting engineer, stated City Engineer Qureshi had the plans and the item wss for the shopping center area and explained {,he lines oP and the'development of same. The City Manager suggested to 'Che City Counc3l the bide could be authorizc�d for the meeting of March 2nd. ' Motion by Jphanson to adopt Resolution #27-1964 receiving iinal plaas 'snd specifications r�nd ordering the advert3eement for bida on Mareh 2nd� i964 on sewer and water Improvement �66, SACOnded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the mvtion carried unanimously. FtESOLUTIONS #28-1964, �29-1964, #30-1964 and #31-1964 AUTfiORIZING BPLITl'ING A5SE6SMENTu: ^ � , Motion by Johanson to adopt RESOLUTION �28-1964 authorizing and directing the splitting of special assessments on Lats18 and 19, Block 17� Fridley Park. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays� the mot3on carried unanimously. " ' i � Motion by Johanson to adopt R�SOLUTTON #29-1964 authorizing and directing the splitting of �peci�l asseasments on Parcel 420� Auditor's Suhdivision #108. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� thelmo�ion carried unanimou3ly. � Motion by Johanson to adopt RESOLUTION #30-1964 authorizing and directing'the — splitting oi' specinl assessments on Lats 3 and 4, Block 13, Hyde Park. Seoonded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. • Motion by Johanson to adopt RESOLUTION #31-1964 authorizing and directing"the splitting of special as�essments on Lot 9, Block 1, Spr3ng Lake Park Le.keside. Seconded by Kirkham, Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion ' carried unanimously. • ORDINANCE �257 - I�: WELL #1 - REPAI� AND IMPROVEMEIdT: Meyor Nee announced an emergency ordinance for the amtracting and'expenditure of flands for the cleanin�� development and repair of i�ell #1 in the City of Fridley. The City Manager explained to theCity Cduncil he had a memo in^which it was re- ported the well was per£orming well. City Engineer Qureshi explained the contents end point producing the City should have and what they did have� that he'had and would keep a close check on thi� well. The C3ty Manager gave the readin� of the necessary emer�ency ordinance for the expenditure of funds necessexy On th'e :well and expl�ined this was the old well and at the time the City CouACil decided not to do the entire conatruction on the well and after the eity had pump`prob'leme they had decided to improve the well comp2etely. Ae'further,explslned they Nere getting even better service then they hsd anticipated in the wB11.r�City Engineer Qureshi stated if they could keep the maintenance better and' get'the repaira done better that� perhaps� they could save money� that in thia case they had had to spend about $1�500.OQ far parts. He further explained it would be better to spend roonies ahe�d of time on maintenance� that in thio case thia was brough� vp`''7'' repeatedly but it had never gone through; further� that the well ian`t in top condit3on but it is good enou�h at the present time. It rras atated'by City Engineer Qnreshi that the Hell had coat originally aome $22�000,00 and"that' now they cost aUout $80�000.00. � � Motion by'Johanaon to adopt Emergency Ordinance �257 Por the contrecting and expenditure of fudds;3or the clearning� development and repair of Well #1 in the City of Fridley. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a rall call vote, those voting in,favor 6i the mot3on, Nee� Kirkham, Johanson. Those opposed, none. The motion fOr'the adoptiori of'the emergency ordinance was unanimously carried. QRDERSIdfi PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR WATER AND SEWER FOR Mayor Nee a�tiovnced the'eonsideration of a resolution ordering a preliminary report for water and ser�er for i964 on Sewer and Watex Projeet #67� and inquired it' all of the areea had eufiicient petitions. City Engineer Qureshi stated that, basically� What'they had done was put in everything that wes petitioned for in the 1sa� two yeara� that they did have the list3ng of what kind of petitions they had." The City Manager explained to the City Cauncil he had Wanted to get theee together in one place and they would go into it more thoroughly before a prelim3nary report was made up for Council consideretion. Mayor Nee inquired if the eighteen itema mentioned in the named resolution would not neeessarily be included'on the preliminary report. The City Manager replied the council could paea the r�solution which orflers it and they would work it out and weed out thoae'unneceasary items. Councilman Johanson inquired iY the Engineering Department 6hpuldn't take out thoae they would not even attempt, The City Man6ger replied the City Council could eimply order the administration to order the preliminary report anfl weed out the unnecessary iteme and it was not neceseary to act oh thie tonight but they should act on it as soon as it was convenient. Councilman Johanson stated it was his opinion the City Council shouldn't authorize anybody to go ahead with preliminary plana if they don't know which areae they would want to do this year. The City Manager suggested the City CovneiT could'authorize his dgpartment to weed out those with peti- tione under 5fl�i':', Mayor Nee stated he did not wish to move on anything lese than 50�i and'a'�airly high degree of support for whatever they would authorize� that for an example the Sears property was listed, It was explained by C3ty En�ineer Qureshi they had been included as part oi those to be weeded out. Councilman Kirkham stated he would prefer to have these areas cut down some more and retuFned to the floor. Councilman Johanson stated he could not act on the motion ae it wae set up and inqaired what other act3on could be given thie evening'to authorize the administration to do what the City Council wished. The City I�nager replied they woUld jvet not be able to start any preliminary work on some projecta. Counciltm n Johaneon sug�eated the City Council table the item and ask the City Manager to retUrn with a revieed liat. Motion by Johaneoa to table the resolution ordering preliminary pl�ns� epeciii- cationa and eetimates of the costs thereof� a Water and Sewer Project Number 67 and reaolution'ordering preliminery plana� specifications and estimates of the costa thexeoi� Storm Sewer Project Number 6$. Seconded hy Kirkham. Upon a voice vote� there beiag no nays� the motion carried unanimously. �IG PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR STAT� AID ROADS - Mayor Nee annolmced a reaolution under consideration ordering a preliminary report fox' eome 5ta�e Side Roada. The City Manager explained to the City Council this vae one oP the State Aid Roads they had had several calls for. A diseussioa �eriod followed d�herein the City Manager stated they would have coet eetiIDatesi'for the City Council if they wished aidewalks put in on either side of any giVen street or both sides� that they had received ca]ls from residents on Coral Drive. City Attorney Smith stated there was a problem with this item'ae'it required a��5's vote of the council and the asseesment hearin�e would not be complete. Mg.yor Nee replied they could adjourn and take the item at a later date, RESOI,UTIOIQ ORDERING PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR STRLETS - ST, 1g64-1: Mayor ldee announced the consideration oi a resolution ordering a preliminary report foT streeta. City Attorney Smith stated in this resolution there were enough petitione and three votes of the City Council would be eufficient. City d J Fy s� � �ngineer Qureshi explained the report and stated this would be in the form,of a preliminary report. The item wae continued. RESOLUTION �3�-1964 RELATING TO CROSSOVERS FOR S. P. o2-5-i5 (m,H. #�F7): Mayor Nee announced the consideration of a resolution relsting to c¢+ossovers For Trunk Highway #47. The City Mana�er stated City Engineer QUreahi had had direct contact with the State Highway Department on thia matter.,;�City Engineer I Q,ureshi explained to the City Council 73rd Avenue Northeset'and the'�sercri'oe � roada and the extension of 73rd Flvenue and stated that when the City Council approved prel3minary plano all were not approved. He further explained the State Aid Road� also the cIDOSSOVer being moved and told the City Council the Stai,e Highway Department are reluctsnt to change but he had,ielt it should be put through the council and make it official so that if there Se any problem� they could get this 3n writing and the City Council ie Pully aware they want the croeeover. He further etated there is diacuaeion on 83rd and 69th Avenuea, that these were the crossovers that were approved a long time,ago and Spring Lake Park was not in approva7. but now want to change the caoseovere and he had„had a meeting with them and it was felt these crossovera are for the best interests of the city. „ I Motion by Sohanson to adopt Resolution �32-1964 relating to crossovere for � u.P. 0205-15 (Trunk Highway #1F7); Seconded by Kirkham. Upon,'a voiae vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. " ORDINANCE - RE: CONTRACTORS BONDS: Mayor Nee announced the first reading of an ordinance relating to cantractora bonds. The City Manager gave the first reading of said ordinance. City „ Attorney Smith explained to the City Council this was the ordinance they had talked about st the last meeting and he had deleted the provis,iona of the bond and 3nserted the language "and willingness to comply to the provisiona of the City Code". , �, Motion by Johanson to accept �s first reading an ordinance amending.,Section 18.03 of the City Code of tbe City of Fridley by deleting the xequixement of filing a bond by various licensed contractors. Seconded by Kirkham.; Upon a vo3ce vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.' �, MINNEAPOLIS GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL - RE: USE OF LOCKE PARK: Mayor Nee announced the receipt of a letter from the Greater Minneapo],ie, Girl Scout Council and stated he assumed thie coa�unication ahould lae tuxned over to the Park Board. The City Manager euggested this,be done. Mayor,Nee, , explained for those present thie was a reque�t by the gixl achtita�tb run a day camp in iocke Park. ,i Motion b,y Johaneon to refer to the Parks and Playground Committe.e'^the communica- tian from Colette Mechler, Camp Administrator of the Qreater Minneapol3s f33r1 Scout Council for day damps in Locke Park. Seconded by Kirkham.� Flpon a voice vote� there bein� no nays� the motion carried unanimously. ,' EHLERS-MANN & ASSOCIATES� INC. - RE: IMPROVEMENT IN BOND RATINCi: �. Mayor Nee announced the receipt of a commun3cation from the�f�scal �consultants I to the District, Ehlers-Mann & Aasociates� Inc. The�City Manager explained to � those present the rating on bonds received. Mayor Nee stated,they had reeeived notice from Moody's Investors Service of the new rating of BAA rather than 8BB which the City of Fridley previously had and wh3ch was considexed $tandard Qnd Poor. He further explained the inveators had increeaed Fridley's rating for bonds which malces the bonda eligible to hold as col].steral whiol� jnst sbout doubles Fridley's ratings. - ' Motion_by Johanson to receive and file the communication Prom �hlera-Mana & Associatea, Inc. regarding the improvement 3n bond rating.� Seconded by;Kirkham. Upon a voice vote� there being no naye� the motion carried unanimously:' V 1 � AATOURN: Motion by Johaneon to adjourn thie meeting to 8:30 A.M. on February 18th, 1964. Seconded by�Sirkhem. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion oarried unanimously. ' � Respectflally eubmitted, , Sue skowic , , Secretary to the Council �.�VV`�J�✓� �-� Mayor r William J ee -- ADJOURNED COiJNCII, MEETING - 8:30 A. M. - FEBRUARY 18� i964: Mayor Nee announced the conven3ng of an adjourned regular meeting and requested the Secretary call the roll. ROIS, CAIS,: Mem�era Freaent: Nee� Johenson, Kirkham� Wright Membera Absent: Sheridan CONSIDERATIQN OF LETTIN(3 OF HIDS FOR $2,Q25,000.00 BOND ISSUE: �SOLU'�zotv #33-1g64: Mayor Nee announced the coneideration of the letting of bids for a�2,025,000.00 bond iaeue. Mr. Ehlere� fiscal agent� presented resolution for the letting of bids and atated,City Attorney Smith had read it and he would read it for the beneYit of the City Council. Mr. Ehlere explained how the sources of payment for the old bonda wovld apply to this bond� the principal snd interest on this bond ieeue wae lesa than the principal bond issue on the old bond and they were coneidering the idea oY making a large analysis of the assesements coming due but it would be done on an annual basis. He further expleined they would levy a tex for the iull amount of these bonde and the old bonds are taken care of by putt3ng the psoceede of this iseue into escrow, Mayor Nee inquired of Mr, Ehlers how mueh thia would reduce the city's eapebilities and was told they would be reduced by�$$O�OpQ. Mr. Ehlers stated there was one thing to consider and that was what to do about the eacrow agency� that the City Council had decided to stay with the one firm and it would reduce their work and the work of the Finance Director. . Motion by Sohanson to aaopt xESOLtrrzorr �33-ig61F awarding the sale of $2,025�000.00 General obli'gation Ret'undin� Bonds� fixing the l�orm and Specifications thereof� directing their Execubion and delivery and providing texes for their paymenti. Seeonded by Kirkham. Upon a roll call vote, tYiose voting aye, SVee, Wright, Kirkham� Johanson. Thoae opposed� none. The motion earried unanimously. �, � w F{�7SOI�UTIDN 2Y REPORT FOR STATL' AID ROADS - Ma,yor Nee annotmced d resolution ordering a preliminary report far'State Aid Roads and explained the areas involved. Motion hy Johanaon to adopt Reaolution #34-1964 ordea•ing preliminary report for State Aid Roada - MSA 27-302-01� MSA 27-315-01. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice votea there being no naye� the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURN: There being no further businees, Mayor Nee declared the Meeting adjourned, RespecYully submitted� � ,c�..°_-� .At�.t:P Su �7 ,�kowi c — Secretary to the Council SP�CIAL COUNCIL MEETING - PEBRUAAY 25� z964 A 9pecial MeetLn� of the 8:32 P.M, by Mayor Nee. William J. N Mayo� Council of the City of Fridley was called �o order at ROLL CALI,: Members Present: Nee} Wright, Sheridan, 1Cirkham, .Tohanaon Memb�rs Absent: None . NEW BUSIN�SS: COURT FACILTTIEu AND PERSONNEL (TABLED 2�3�64): Ms.yor Nee announced the consideration of court facilities and pereonnel and stated Judge Johnson and Judge Herrick were preaent ta.addresa,the City Council. Judge E].mer Johnson stated they had prepared a report that the City,,Council had in hand and he wished to go over some pointe of this report. He' i"urther etated that he and Judge Herrick had discusaed the items. The populatlon ia,Fxidley had grawn from 3�700 to a probablp- 23�000 with the same �acility as beiore and the total case load at approximately 1650 casea 3n the last year if,consideration had been given to conciliation cases� there wae a need for additional eourt facilities and they Were chie£ly talkin� about oPfioe apace. He ex�lained the pxesent room was sufficient for jury cases and takea care of the gre8�test number of any audienee but the clerk's office aas an,embaraes3ng problem and it was impossible ta use their present office. He i�zrther explained the solution suggested was an office in the Madsen Building next door and another sug�estion hed been the possibility of the Chief of Police's interrogation room and their present ofrice being made into one office. This suggeation� he stated� would more than double thelr space and give them adequate accomodations. It was � --'