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05/28/1965 - 00022122� � � 2� 7 COUNTY ROADS IN FRI➢LEY: Anoka Cou�nty Engineer Lundheim and County Commission Chaixman 0`Bannon, appeared before the Council at the invitation oL Mayor Nee Mayor Nee stated that he had asked them to discuss with the Council the improvement of Mississippi Street In the discussion it appeared that there was sufficient right-of-way to widen and improve Mississippi Street from Old Central to T.H. ?i47 to 50 feet wide with concrete curb and gutter The County -�ngineer stated that the City should have at least a 44 foot street but the Council felt that 50 feet was Lhe minimum acceptable to the City. Mayar Nee stated that nothing was scheduled in Fridley of any consequence on County road improvement for 1965 and that he felt that all of Mississippi that could be widened to 50 feet and paved should be done immediately except for the portion where thexe was possibility of a grade separation at the railroad tracks. The County Engineer stated that there could be a letting in the summer of 1966 for 50' wide concrete curb and gutter, paved street on Mississippi from T.H. �k47 to Old Central. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Nee declared the meeting ad�ourned at 10:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted; Ear1 P. Wagner Acting Secretary to the Council (.������iiG' i"t+'y{"ti � ��l� ��-� � William 7 Nee Mayor CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - NIAY 28, 1965 The meeting was called to order at 8;17 P M. by Mayor Nee. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Nee, Kirkham, Sheridan, Thompson, Wright Members Absent• None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Sheridan, seconded by Kirkham, to table consideration of the minutes of May 17, May 19, May 21, May 24, 1965 to the meeting of Sune 7, 1965 Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried BUILDING PERMIT APPtICATION BY WYATT BROTHERS AND JAMIESOI� BROTIIERS FOR STRUCTIIRE AT 6430 - STH STREET NORTHEAST: NIr. Dobis, attorney for Wyatt Srothers, and NIr Wyatt were present and stated that the Telephone Company has a lease purchase agreement on this building and that it must be brought to its original condit-ion as soon as possiUle. Motioxi by Thompson, seconded by Wright, to table action on this Building Pexmit until Wednesday June 2, 1965. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried. BUIL➢ING PERMIT APPLICATION BY THE VIRON COMPANY TO REPAIR THE VIROn BUILDING AT 7585 VIRON DRIVE NORTHEAST: Motion by Kirkham, seconded by Sheridan, that the Building Permit be granted Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried EUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION BY KURT MANIIPACTURING COP4PANY TO REPAIR THE STRIICTURE AT 5280 MAIN STREET NORTHEAST; Motion by Wright, seconded by Sheridan, to grant the Building Permit. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried 5916/18 - 4TH STREET NOATHEAST TO TIII nnt . Mr. Perry stated that he could wait at least three months if the Council so desired. Motion by Wright, seconded by Sheridan, to grant the Building `:` 18 Permit to repair storm damage. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried. AUTHOAIZATION FOR INSP�CTION T�AM: The City Manager explained that he had created an inspection team to determine the need to demolish certain structures damaged by the storm, said lnspectlon team composed of the City Building Inspector, the Building Inspector from Coon Rapids and a structural engineer from the Vanguard Engineering Company. He pointed out that the rate for the structural engineer was $12.50 per hour, plus exQenses. Motion by Wright, seconded ' by Sheridan, to confirm the establishment of Yhis team and authorize the engaging of the services of the structural engineer. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried. REQiTEST FOR DELAY OF DEMOLITION: The City Manager presented the first preliminary report by the inspection team and also advised the Council of the requests for delay by the owners or the insurance companies relative to certain addresses on the preliminary report. Motion by Wright, seconded by Thompson, that all Lndividuals, insurance companies, and mortgage holders, for the properties �or which delays have been requested be notified of a hearing to be set for Friday, June �S, 1965 at 8;00 P.M., and that they each receive a copy of the preliminary report relative to their property, and that the City Manager be directed also to add any additional requests for delay between this meeting and the meeting of June 4. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Nee declared the morion caxried. LETTER I'ROM DEAN JOHNSON OF ROBINS, DAVIS, AND LYONS, RE: 580-67TH PLACE: Councilman Wright summarized the letter from Dean Johnson relative to the Merkel property. According to the letter the insurance company agrees that the house should be rebuilt as stipulated but wLShed to protect themselves for damages if the partial demolition should damage the part that does not need to be removed. Motion by Wright, seconded by Sheridan, to receive the ' letter. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried. APPLICATION TO REMOVE AGGREGRATE - MISSISSIPPI RIVER: Motion by Sheridan, seconded by Thompson, to receive the letter and to state that the City doe�s not file an ob,7ection. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Nee declaxed the motion carxied. B�ACH HOUSE BTDS - WATER AND SEWER: - 1°fotion by Wright, seconded hy Thompson, to award the bid for installation of water and sewer services to the Beach House at Moore Zake at Montgomery Canstruction Company, in tfie amount of S8,418.00. Upon a vo2ce vote, there being no nays, Mayor Nee delcared the motion carried. RCSOLUTION N0. 89-1965 - COMMENDING WCCO AND OTHERS: Motion by Wright, seconded by Thompson, that Resolution No. 89-1965 be adopted. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried. USED CAR LOT - GAERELCIK: Mr. Gabrelcik appeared before the Council and showed a site plan and elevations � of the proposed structure as rebuilt. Councilman Wright asked Mr. Gabrelcik for a caritten agreement to put perma-stone on the north and east walls and white paint the block on the south and west walls and to provide a 40 foot Setback from Univers�ty Avenue Northeast and 32 foot setback from 58th Avenue Northeast and that the parking areas be black topped and that there be the required number of public parking stalls as per the zoning ordinance and that a planting strip be provided also. Councilman Sheridan asked if this could be completed within 60 days and Mr. Gabrelcik stated that it would take at least 90 days Mayor Nee said could he give the City a bond that he would complete the �ob and the City Attorney said that a signed agreement should be sufficient Motion by Wri$ht, seconded by Sheridan, that the Council give tentative approval to a Building Permit for Frank's Used Car Lot contingent on the signed agreement with the City accompanied by a site plan and drawings as shown to the Council tonight and that all construction be completed within 90 days of the signed agreement. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried. 564� - 4th STAEET NOTHEAST - SCHMEDEKE: 219 Mr and Mrs. Schmedeke appeared and said that their insurance company had told them if they rebuild on these lots they wi11 receive the full face value � of their insurance policy They pointad out that the contractor's estimate is $2+ 00 higher than the full insurable amount, and that if they rebuild according to that bid they would receive the full insurable amount Their own contractor had said that the home was not rebuildable, They stated that the insurance ad�is ter had told them that he had deducted 1/3 of the amount payable and was offering around $6,000.00, because the condemnation sign on the building stated that the building originally was subcode The Council took no action on this matter. � � AD SOURNEMENT • There being no further business, Mayor Nee declared the meeting ad�ourned at 9:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Earl P. Wagner Acting Sectretary to the Council /�!_ �� `� � '�����'! i�� f �--k' .�_ William J. Nee Mayor PUBLIC HEARING - CITY COUNCIL - JU[VE 1, 1965 The Public Hearing was called to order by Mayor Nee at 8;19 P.M. ROLt CALL: Members Pz'esent; Nee, Kirkham, Sheridan, Thompson Members Absent: Wright (Arrived at 9:15 P.M ) NOTICE OF HEARING; The City Manager read the notice of hearing (Resolution No 82-1965). PUBLIC HEARING• Mayor Nee stated that an attempt would be made to remain focused on the question whether or not a Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority should be established. Mayor Nee said that he would like to have the administration present the material it has relative to this proposal, then to have the members of the Council make statements; then questions and answers from the audience, and that then the Council would like to hear statements of the proponents and the opponents. ADMINISTRATION STATEMENTS: The City Manager read a letter from the Plauning Commission dated December 2, 1964 in which the Planning Commission suggested the advLSability of an Urban Renewal Pro�ect. He a?so related the studies made by the Planning Commission during 1964 and also the facts collected by the administration in assisting the Planning Commission in these studies. ���o Mayor Nee advised that based on recommendations by the Planning Commission the Council engaged the firm of Hodne and Associates as Planning Consultants to the Commission and to the City Council. I-Ie then asked Mr. Hodne to explain the use of IIrban Renewal as a tool of planning and the development of Fridley. P4r. IIodne stated that his firm was studying these problem areas under a proposed �O1 grant and in March had presented an outline of a program of study, not only for these areas but for evaluating the City as a whole. He stated that in the disaster program such as is proposed, the time of getting the plan approval is reduced tremendously. He stated that under Urban Renewal the City woold set up a Housing and Redevelopment Authority which under the ' State law is made up of five citizens of Fridley appointed by the Mayor with con€irmation of the appointments by the Council. The first step of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority would be to plan the two areas proposed, namely the City Center area and the University Area and that they could request Federal Funds in advance to pay for these detailed plans and that any part shown to Ue capable of private renewal can be excluded from the Urban Aenewal area. He stated further that if the Authority is formed and the plan accepted, the plan must be approved by the City Council and the Planning Commission before any funds can be obtained from the Federal Government He stated that he felt that the City would be eligible for Urban Renewal if the City so desires. The City Attorney then was asked by the Mayor to inform the audience of the legal side of the proposed Authority if such were created. The City Attorney stated that without the Authority the Crty cannot condemn property for resale to private parties. The Authority would administer its own program but must have Council and Planning Commission approval of its program and that it must have referendums on some items. There would be no salary paid to the members of the Authority, they would have 5 year year terms, they could have no interest in the property involved and they could not be City employees or official of the City. The proposed program must be submitted for review by a Federal Agency before the City can receive any funds. Mayor Nee stated that Resolution No. 82-1965 states that the Tornado of May 6, 1965 caused severe deterioration of property in these areas�. He � stated that testimony brought in by Mr. Hodne of the Planning Consultant firm verifies that the statement and the Resolution relative to deterioration is true. He stated that these areas need redevelopment because of the catastrophe and that these are now blighted areas. Councilman Sheridan stated that the Authority would have no taxing power, although some of the program might require the Council to exercise its taxing powers. He also stated that, once the program is approved and the Authority begins its redevelopment activity there is no control of the Authority by the City Council. Councilman Kirkham stated that he has studied the Urban Renewal Program and that Section 106 gives the Federal Urban Renewal Administrator vast powers He a?�sa- stated that he felt Urban Renewal goes beyond the traditional uses of eminent domain and he is opposed to a Federal Urban Renewal Program. Councilman Thompson stated that he does not take a position of alarm of involvement with Federal entities and that he feels this is a rare opportunity for the City of Fridley and that the five individuals that would make up the Authority would be residents of the community and would have no personal interest in the properties in the pro�ect. He also stated that he felt that the catastrophe had created a situation that was beyond the scope of recovery Uy individual effort. Councilman Wright stated that IIrban Renewal is no marvelous solution to the problem and that some pro�ects have been done badly but that it also can be a great benefit if used propeYly. He stated that the Authority does not have to resell the property acquired by condemnation to promoters if it does not wish to do so, Mayor Nee stated that the Authority would be formed ixnder the statutes of the , State of Minnesota and governed by the statutes of the State of Minnesota and that the question to be answered by this public hearing is, "Is there a need for establishment of a Housing and Redevelopment Authority in Fridley?". � � � 2 `� 1 Mr. L. E. Torrey, President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber had not decided yet whether or not the City should create a housing and Redevelopment Authority and he asked to read into the record of the public hearing the following Resolution; The following resolution was passed at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fridley Chamber of Commerce on 7une lst, 1965: WHEREAS, Rhe Fridlr-.y Chamber of Commerce is an active organization in the City of Fridley, and WHEP.EAS, The Fridley Chamber of Commerce is vitally concerned wiL-h the welfare of the City of Fridley, and the effect Urban Renewal will have on that welfare, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Fridley Chamber of Commerce at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on Tuesday, June lst, 19b5 as follows: 1. That the Chamber of Commerce respectfully requests the City Council delay establishing the Federal Housing and Redevelopment Authoxity until such time as the residents and city businessmen have the results of the preliminary study. 2. That the Chamber of Commerce have an opportunity to ronduct a study of the preliminary plan and meet with the City Council of the City of Eridley in a discussion of the feasibility of urban redevelopment Adopted and passed this lst day of June 1965. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA Other citizens spoke for or against creation of a Redevelopment Authority in Fridley, some of whom were James Gibhs, Wilbur Whitmore, Virgil Herrick, Donald Proper, and Mike Kusik. ADJOURNMENT• There being no further statements or questions from the floor or by the City Council, Mayor Nee declared the hearing ad�ourned at 11•13 P.M Respectfully submitted: Earl P. Wagner Acting Secretary to the Council �1�,�'��.L �.�.� William J. Nee� Mayor REGULAR COUNCIL MEETInG MINUTES - SUNE 2, 1965 The meeting was called to order at 8;12 P.M. 6y Mayor Nee ROLL CALL: Members Present; Nee, Kirkham, Sheridan, Thompson, Wright PSembers Absent: None Mayor Nee stated that the meeting had been called to consider the puUlic hearing of last nite June 1, 1965 at Riverwood School. The principal item would be consideration of the adoption of a resolution declaring the need for a redevelopment authority. �v�� ��� BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION BY ROBERT MINDER, SIIBIIRRAN ENGINEERING INC., TO REBUILD TY� SUI3URSAN ENGINEERING BUILDING TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION ANA TO ADD AN ADDITION TO SAID BUILDING: Mr. Minder stated that at the time he applied for ehe Building Permit for the original structure he had gone before the Board of Appeals, and subsequently the Council, to obtain waivers so that he could add an addition at a later time. The Waivers were approved in March of 1960, as a Special Use Permit. Mayor Nee asked him about the improvement of Channel Road in front of his building and he said that if all of Channel Road were improved he would not oppose it and he would also want the service road along the west line of his property ' included in the-improvement. Motion by Wright, seconded by Sheridan, to issue a building Pexmit to Aobert P4inder and to reaffirm the waivers granted March 29, 196D. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING OF JUN� 1, 1965 (R�SOLUTION NO 82-1965): Mayor Nee stated that this meeting was for the consideration of infoxmation received at the public hearing held on Sune 1, 1965, pursuant to Resolution No, 82-1965. Chairman Ren Kravik of the Planning Commission reviewed the problems that had confronted the Planning Commission in this area, the Center City Area. Mayor Nee asked if there were any areas in the City where it appears that development needs public action and Mr. Kravik said that, yes there were and thvs area 1n particular. Mayor Nee aksed if there was anyone who wished to make any xemarks to the Council. Mr. Robert Pierce, 609 Bennett Drive, said he was concerned as an individual citizen, that he intends to rebuild and wonders what this wi11'mean to him as a taxpayer. He also stated that he felt that Fridley could support only a sma11-business-type commercial area, not a Dayton's or Penney�s type complex. Councilman Kirkham asked how puhlic action would be better than private action. He suggested thaC the City let the Planning Consultant go to work � and make some recommendations as to zoning, and that the Council accept these recommendations and do the rezoning. Councilman Thompson stated that as a former member of the Planning Commission he recognized that the Planning Commission has limited responsibilities and authority to do things to guide the Ciey as it seems to be needed beyond the individual's desires. He stated that they had begun With plarining consultants and had spent all of last summer studying these areas and then the tornado had made many areas substandard - even worse than slums. He stated that you can get a Federal Grant for planning that you can't get otherwise, that the Council and the Planning Commission can't do things for wh�ch�a separate authority is created. He felt that the Council would not approve an expendi- ture unless the Authority, the Planning Commission, and the Council were in agreement on the program for such an expenditure. Councilman Kia'kham stated that he did not feel that tax revenues were g�+rma�e to this question; that he wished to learn from Mr. Kravik how public action was better than private action, since the City already has had a planner. He stated that he was not convinced of the need for public control. Mr. Pierce stated that he was afraid that the City will have to go ahead with Urban Renewal because of the burden placed on those businesses that are not allowed to rehuild at this time because of the possibility of Urban Renewal. Mr. Richard DieTtis stated that there is an obvious need for action, and that ' he has the impression that there is an urge to go ahead with public action without knowing what private enterprise is willing to do. Mayor Nee pointed out that the City has building permit requests to rebuild the damaged buildings in these areas, with no request to enlarge or rearrange the buildings Mr. Bob Christenson of the Chamber of Commerce stated that he realizes that this would only be creating an Authority in the primary stages but not obligating the City, but he feels that the question before the Council can have far reaching ramifications He wishes on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce that the Council feels that this type of action is necessary and is not being done �ust for convenience sake. 225 PROPOSED DEPiOLITION OF PAOPERTY AT 5601 - STH STAEET NORTHEAST - KENNETH LABEAUc Mr. Dean K. Sohnson, attorney from the firm of Robins, Davis, and Lyons, appeared and s�ated that he is representing the ad�uster, Mr Mitchell and the American R�liable Insurance Company, and he ob�ected to this procedure based on Chapter 393, Laws of 1965, which chapter has to do with hazardous buildings and repair. Mr, Armand Geisen, of Vanguard Engineering, a Structural Engineer hired as a consultant for the inspection and recommenda- tion relative to the damaged structures, submitted a revised report which the inspection team had complete on Sune 4, 1965 relative to the properties � that were to be heard at the present Council meeting Geisen stated that the inspection team was composed of himself, Mr Al Flynn, Building Inspector of Coon Rapids and Mr. Allen Sensen, Building Inspector of the Crty of Fridley. Mr. Johnson stated that he wanted to know the contalt of the postings on the structures and that he wanted the testimony of Mr Geisen and Mr. Jensen stricken as not consistent Mayor Nee stated that the City has not demolished the house and are proceeding tonight on a definitive basis of the Structural Engineer and Building Inspector Mr. Johnson then called R. H Romens, oE Romens Construction Company, to submit an estimate to the Council of his estimated cost of repairing this house. The members of the City Council then signed an order that said that damaged property shall be demolished by the City at public expense and the debris be removed from the premises. PAOPOSE➢ DEMOLITION OF SS4 RICE CREEK TERRAC� -- PROPERTY OWN�R LEO S BIEDRON: Mr. Phillip Stern, an attorney appeared to represent Mr Biedron Mr Geisen the City�s Structural Consultant read the Sune 4, 1965 report submitted by the imspection team NIr. Dean Sohnson ob�ected because of the alleged failure of the Council to comply with Chapter 393 Mr Sohnson requested continuance of this item until he can hear from a mntractor, Playor Pdee sYsated that the Council will have a hearing on Wednesday, June 9, 1965 and announced that this matter was continued to 8:00 P.M on Wednesday, Sune 9, 1965. � PROPOSE➢ DEMOLITION AT 129 HORIZON CIRCLE - OWNER DONALD LaRSON: Virgil Herrick, an attorney appeared for ponald Larson, and stated that his cZient agrees to a delay, but he would like to hear Prom the City Consultant and Building Inspector. Mayoi Nee stated that this matter was continued to June 9, 1965 at 8:00 P.M. PAOPOSED DEMOLITION AT 580 - 67TH AVENUE NORTHEAST - PROPERTY OWNER ?.EROY M MERI�L: Mayor Nee asked if this structure could be regaired and Mr. Geisen stated that the inspection team felt that it could not, and rt must be stripped. Mr. Rosenbauer, an attorney for Merkel, appeared for Mr, Merkel and questioned Mr. Geisen. The members of the Council signed an order that the said damaged property sha11 be demolished by the City at public expense and the dehris be removed from the premises PROPOSED DEMOLITION AT 6750 OVERTON DRIVE NORTHEAST - OWNER STEVEN J. LIICAS: Mr. Lucas appeared before the Council and stated that he felt the building should be demolished to the deck instead of partially, as recommended by the inspection team. Mayor Nee stated that this matter would be continued to the meeting of June 9, 1965, at 8;00 P.M. PAOPOSED DEMOLITION AT 405 - 57TH PLACE - OWNER ROB�RT AMBORN: � Mr. Amborn appeared and said that he had not been able to settle with his insurance company as yet. Mayor Nee stated that this matter would be continued to the meeting of Sune 9, 1965, at 8:00 P.M PROPOSED DEMOLITION AT 6521 CLOVER PLACE - OWNER ROBERT J LE MIRE: Mr. George Korn, Sr., public ad,7uster, app2ared for the owner Mr. LeMire and asked that the matter be continued until Tdednesday, June 9, 1965, at 8;00 P.M. Mayor Nee declared that this matter was continued to Wednesd;cy Sune 9, 1965, at 8;00 P.M. `' `� � � RLSOLUTION N0, 91A-1965 - CREATING A SPECTAL TORNADO DISASTER FUND AND A SPECIAL FLOOD DISASTER FUND: Motion by Wright, seconded by Thompson (SEE CORRECTION JUNE 21, 1965, MINUTES) that the Resolution No. 91A-1965 be adopted. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried, AD 70URNMEN T ° There being no Further business, Mayor Nee declared the meeting ad�ourned at 11:3D P.M. Respectfully submitted; Earl P, Wagner Acting Secretary to the Council ������ �, ��� �r William J. ee Mayor THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGOF JUNE 7, 1965 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Nee at 8;20 P.M. ROZL CALL: Members Present: Nee, Kirkham, Sheridan Members Absent; Wright, Thompson APPROVAL OP MINUTES - REGULAR MEETTNG - MAY 17, 1965: Motion Uy Sheridan to amend the heading on page 7, of the minutes reading, "C1ty Attorney; Zoning A1ong Service Drive T.H.�F65 �orth of Rice Creek" to read, City Attorney: Zoning Along Brookview Drive South of Rice Creek. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there teing no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Nlotion by Sheridan to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of May ll, 1965 as amended. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a aoice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTE5 - REGULAR MEETING - MAY 19, 1965: Motion by ILiskhazn to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19,E65 as submitted. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously APPROVAL OE MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING - MAY 21, 1965: Motion by Sheridan to approve the minutes of the regular Council meetZng o f May 21, 1965 as submitted. Seconded by Kixkham. Upon a voice vote, there 6eing no nays, the motion carried unanimously. APPROVAI. OF MINUTES - AEGULAR MEETING - MAY 24, 1965: Motion by ILirkham to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 24, 1965 as submitted. Seconded by Sheridan Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SWEARING-IN OF MEMBERS OF FRIDL�Y HOIISING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; Mayor Nee administered the oath of office to Paul Barrow, Richard Herder, Robert Kendall, Lois Mullin as members of the Fridley�Housing and Redevelopment Authority John Meyer was absent. �li � 1