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Moore Lake Beach on August 19, 1965. Seconded by Wright
there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously,
Upon a voice vote,
OR➢INANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 46 DEFINING STANDARDS FOR ROOF CONSTRUCTION:
The City Manager explained that the Building Standards Sub-Committee met in
a special meeting to consider the proposed ordinance. He stated that the
ordinance was recommended by 7ohn Meyer, Structural Engineer, and by the
Building Standards Committee. He stated that the Unifonn Building Code, which
the City of Fridley has adopted by reference, is vague concerning the actual snow
load design and other suburbs of the ltain Cities, who use the Uniform Building
Code, have amended the code to require the structural strength of roofs to be
a minimum of 40 pounds per square foot.
Motion by Wright to adopt this proposed Ordinance upon first reading, declaring
that no building in the City of Fridley shall be built having less than a 40
pound per square foot live load strength in the roof and to clarify the wording
of the Ordinance for second reading of same. Seconded by Thompson, IIpon a
voice vote, there being �o nays, the motion carried unanimously,
RESOLUTIO� 154-1965 - DECLARING THE NECESSITY rOR AN ADDITIONAL TAX LEVY IN
ADDITION TO THE 30 MILL LIMITATION PROVIDED BY THE CITY CHARTER SPECIFYING
THE PURPOSES IN CALLING FOR A PIIBLIC HEARING:
The City Manager passed out copies of the Resolution to the Council He stated
that the Resolution sets the date for a Public Heaxing for the budget on
September 7, 1965 at 8:00 P.M. He stated that the Notice for the hearing
would be published on August 18th and August 25th, and the Manager stated,
further, that this Resolution is necessary since the budget will require a levy
in excess of 30 mi11s. He stated that for the past 10 years the mill levy of
the City of Fridley has exceeded 30 mi11s, a�d the Charter requires that the
Council hold a Public Hearing for this purpose
Motion by Kirkham to adopt Resolution No. 154-1965_ Seconded by Thompson.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
ADSOURNN�NT:
There being no further business, Mayor Nee declared the Regular Council
Meeting of August 16, 1965 ad�ourned at 11:37 P.M,
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Raymond E. Bade Willi� �a��Nee
Secretary to the Council Mayor
THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COIINCIL MEETING OP AUGUST 23, 1965
A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Fridley was called to order by
Mayor Nee at $:19 P.M.
ROLI, CALL:
Members Present; Nee, Kirkham, Thompson
Members Absent; Sheridan, Wright
PIIBLIC HEARING•
ORDINANCE CLASSIFYING ADDITIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS:
The City Manager read the Notice of the Hearing. Mayor Nee explained the
purpose of the Ordinance. He asked whether anyone present at the Council
Meeting would like to be heard concerning the proposed Ordinance, No one at
the Council Meeting spoke in favor of or opposed to the proposed Ordinance.
Mayor Nee declared that it was necessary to have four of the five councilmeix
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present in order to adopt the Ordinance upon first reading. Mayor Nee declared
the hearing closed.
Motion by Thompson to tab7e to regular Council Meeting of September 7, 1965
consideration of the ordinance classifying additional zoning districts. Seconded
by Rirkham. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
STREET VACATION - SOHNSON'S RIVER LANE ADDITION:
Mayor Nee explained that the proposed Street vacation was necessary to obtain
land for an easement from the property owner by making a trade with him vacating �
one easement and having the property owner donate another to the Ci[y. Mayor
Nee asked whether anyone present at the Council Meeting would like to be heard
concerning the proposed street vacation, No one spoke in favor of or opposed
to the propa�d street vacation. Mayor Nee declared that a four/fifths vote
of the Council is required to pass the proposed street vacation ordinance.
Mayor Nee declared the hearing closed.
Motion by Kirkham to table to the regular Council Meeting of September 7, 1965
consideration of the sCreet vacation. Seconded by Thompson. IIpon a voice vote,
there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
ASSESSMENT ROLL - SW�F70:
The City Manager read the Notice of Hearing. He explained that the puxpose of
the hearing was to hear and pass upon the objections of property owners if they
feel that benefits obtained from the sewer and water canstruction are less than
the amount of the proposed assessment. Mayor Nee stated that it is the policy
of the Council to assess the full amount of the cost of construction against
the property. He stated that the Council has figures of the assessments available
to the property owners if they wish to hear these amounts at this hearing. The
Mayor stated further that if property owners wish to carry out 1ega1 action against
the City concerning these assessments they must enter their ob�ection at the
Public Hearing, The Mayor stated that Che assessment roll for the SW�k70 project
would be considered in portions, He announced the first portion to be considered �
would be Ashton Avenue from Ironton to Ely Street.
ASHTON AVENUE• IRONTON STR�ET TO ELY STREET
Mayor Nee announced the cost of the sewer and water connections and the cost
per front foot of the construction pro�ect. The Mayor asked whether anyone
wished to be heard concerning these assessments, or if anyone wished to have
specific figures of the assessment on any particular piece of property. No
one spoke in favor of or opposed to the proposed assessment,
Mayor Nee declared the hearing closed.
FIFTfI STRTET FROM T.H. �F100 SOUTH TO EXISTING FACILITIES:
Mayor Nee stated the applicable costs of sewer and water connections and the
per front foot costs of the construction. He asked whether anyone present
wished to be heard concerning this assessment, No one ob,7ected to the assessment.
Mayor Nee declared the hearing closed,
RIVERVIEW TERRACEs 632 WAY TO MISSISSIPPI PLACE:
Mayor Nee gave the cost figures for the construction of the pro�ect, He asked
whether anyone wished to be heard concerning the assessment, Mrs. Eleanora
Carlson, 6416 East River Road, was present at the Council Meeting. She stated
that she and her husband are the owners of Lot 31 Auditor�s Sub-Division No. 23.
She asked whether the assessment is to be assessed on both sides for two building �
sites, or whether the assessment was only on one side and for one lot. Mayor
Nee infoxmed Mrs. Carlson that the assessment will be made on two lots. Mayor
Nee asked Mxs. Carlson whether she had any ob�ection to the propsed assessment
or whether she found it satisfactory. Mrs. Carlson answered that she found the
assessment satisfactory. There were no ob�ections to the assessments.
Mayor Nee declared the hearing closed,
ASSESSMENT ROLL - SS & SW 67:
FIRESIDE DRIVC AND HAYES STREET:
Mayor Nee gave the cost of connection figures and the cost of ¢onstruction figures
for the sewer, water and storm sewer construction of Fireside Drive and Hayes
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Street. He explained haw the costs were assessed against khe property atound
the cul-de-sacs. Mayor Nee asked whether anyone presenL- had any specific
questions in regard to the assessment or any ob�ections to the assessment.
Mr, and Mrs. Gerald Smith, 1335 Onondago Street Northeast, were present and
Mr. Smith asked for the amount of the assessment against his property, same
being Lot 15, Parcel 1060. Mayor Nee gave Mr. Smith the amount of the
assessments. Mr. Smith stated that these assessments are more than the
property is wor�h. He stated that he was also assessed for construction of
sewer and water on Onondago Street. Mr. Smith stated that he finds the
� assessment ridiculous and asked why this pro�ect was completed. Mayor Nee
stated that the pro�ect was completed because the property owners petitioned
for it. Mayor Nee asked Mr. Smith whether he plans to split his 1ot and se11
one of the two building sites. Mr. Smith answered that he is in the process
of doing so. Mayor Nee stated that examination of the petition for the
improvement shows that property owners owning 66% of the front footage and
67% of the lots favored the construction, Mr. Smith stated that he Uelieves
the construction was only convenient to the developer of the Gunderson P1at and
that he does not believe this is fair to his property. Mr Smith asked whether
owners of 67% of the lots constituted one person. Mayor Nee answered that 20%
of the property owners presented the petition.
Mr. Vernon Larson, 7453 Central Avenue Northeast, was present and stated that
he is the owner of part of Lot 14, Parcel 940. He asked for the amount of the
assessment against his property. Mayor Nee inFormed him of the amount of the
assessment. Mr. Larson stated that, in his opinion, the amount of the assess-
ment is more than the property is worth. He stated that he was not notified
when the petition for the improvement was circulated. He stated that his
neighbor, Mr. Nygard, was also not notified of the petition. Mayor Nee pointed
out that the amounts of the assessments in Gunderson Terrace were approximately
the same values as the amount of the assessments in Auditor's Sub-Divison �k129
He al"so pointed out that Mr. Larson has enough land for three building sites, and the
cost of the assessment divided among the three building sites is less than any
of the assessments against the property in Gunderson Terrace,
� Mr, Gerald Smith and Mr. Vernon Larson stated that they both wished to enter
formal ob�ections to the assessment on the grounds Lhat the assessment is more
than the benefit to the property. Mayor Nee asked whether any other property
owners objected to the assessment. There were no other ob�ections to the
assessment.
Mayor Nee declared the hearing closed.
DY�LBERG TERRACE ADDITION:
Mayor Nee explained the construction costs of L-he improvement in Dalberg Terrace,
He asked whether anyone present had any ob�ections to the Assessment There
were no objections to the assessment.
Mayor Nee declared the hearing closed,
RIVERWOOD MANOR PLAT:
Mayor Nee explained the cost of the assessment and how it was calculated. Mayor
Nee asked whether anyone had any questions or ob�ections to the assessment. There
were no ob�ections to the assessment,
Mayor Nee declared the hearing closed.
� EAST RIVER ROAD SERVICE DRIVE:
Mayor Nee stated the amount of the assessment per front foot and the cost of
the sewer and water connections along the East River Road Service Drive, He
asked whether anyone present had any ob�ections or any questions concerning the
assessment. There were no objections to the assessment.
Mayor Nee declared the hearing closed.
1RIINK HIGHGJAY #65 SERVICE DRIVE:
Mayor Nee stated the cost of the construction per front foot and the cost of
sewer and water connections. He asked whether there were any questions
concerning the assessment or whether anyone present nad any ob�ections to
the assessment. Thexe were no ohaections to the assessmenc.
Mayor Nee declared the hearing closed.
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WASHINGTON STREET AND 57TH AVENUE:
Mayor Nee stated the cost of the construction per front foot and the cost
of water service connections. He asked whether there were any questions
concerning the assessments and whether there were any ob�ections to the
assessments. There were no ob�ections to the assessment.
Mayor Nee declared the hearing cLosed.
CEnTTRAL AVENUE, SOUTH OF 73RD AVENUE NORTHEAST:
Mayor Nee announced the per front foot cost of construction and the sanitary �
sewer connection cost of the pro�ect, He asked whether there were any
questions concerning the assessment or any ob�ecti,ons to the assessment.
There were no ob�ections to the assessment.
Mayor Nee declared the hearing closed.
GARD�NA MELOLAND GARDENS, MOORE LAI� HILLS, MOORE LAKE HILLS 2ND ADDITION,
MELOLAND LAKE VIEW AND ADCLE 15T ADDITION:
Mayor Nee announced the unit assessment cost of the pro�ect. He asked
whether there were any questions or ob�ections to the assessment,
Mrs. Lindquist, 1326 Northeast Hillcrest Drive, was present at the Council
Meeting. She stated that at the preliminary hearing for the construction
pro�ect, the Council agreed that Hillcrest Drive did not receive benefit
from this construction and would not be assessed for the improvement. She
asked why she was given notice of the hearing. Mayor Nee stated that an
examination of the minutes of the preliminary hearing showed that the
statement of Mrs. Lindquist is correct and this property will not be '
assessed for the cost of the improvement. Mr. Edwin M. Grabowski, 5980
Gardena Lane, was present at the Council Meeting. He asked why Hillcrest
Drive was not included in the construction pro�ect, Mayor Nee informed
Mr. Grabowski that Hillcrest Drive was not included because the water does
not flow from Hillcrest Drive into the area of this improvement, hence, �
does not contribute to the water flow in the sewer. '
Mr. Lewis Sohnson, 6030 Gardena Lane Northeast, was present at the Couhcil
Meeting. He asked why he was assessed the cost of the construction when
the water runs in front of his house and does not drain onto his property,
Mayor Nee informed Mr. Sohnson that if the water runoff from his propertq
contributes to the runoff in the water drainage district, then he contributes water
which must be disposed of, and the law states that his property benefits by
construction of the improvement, hence, the Crty must assess property owners
that contribuYe water to the drainage district, -
Mr. Sam Templin, 1251 Gardena Lane Northeast, was present at the Council
Meeting. He asked why property along Central Avenue was not included in
the assessment. He stated that he 6elieves this property benefited from the
construction of the pro�ect. Mayor Nee stated that before the property
along Central Avenue could be assessed for this pro�ect it would be
necessary to show the water from Central Avenue drains into the system.
Mr. Templin stated that he is surprised �kat—tre is surprised that the property
along Hillcrest Drive was not assessed for this improvement. He stated that
at one time a scupper 4 feet wide was placed at the bottom of Hillcrest Drive
to dr�inthe water running down Hillcrest Drive Mayor Nee stated that the
minutes of the preliminary hearing show that individuals expressed doubt
whether the water drained down Woody Lane and into this present drainage
system. He stated that it was the opinion of the Coancilmen that the water �
drained down I�illcrest onto Central Avenue rather than onto Woody Lane,
therefore, Hillcrest Drive is not included in this assessment.
Mr. Lewis Johnson stated that he wished to ob�ect to the assessment on the
grounds that the assessments against his property are too large because the
area of the drainage district is too small and does not include a11 of the
watershed. He stated that he is the owner of Lot 1, Block 1; Lot 2, Block 1,
Lot 3, Block 1; Lots 8 and 9, B1ock 1; Lot 1, Block 2; Gardena Meloland Garde�s.
Mr. Edwin Grabowski stated that he wished to object to the assessment on the
grounds that the assessments are too high because the area of the drainage
district is too small and stated that�he is the owner of Lot 2, Block 2, and
Lot 3, Block 2 in Gardena Meloland Gardens. Mayor Nee asked whether any other
property owners wished to state objections to the assessment, There were no
other ob�ections to the assessment.
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TRiTNK HIGH47AY �k65 SERVICE DRIVE :
Mayor Nee stated the cost of the assessment per one hundred square Feet, He
asked whether there were any objections to the assessment. There were no
ob�ections to the assessment.
Mayor Nee declared the hearing closed.
SSMENT ROLL - SS & SW 58:
The City Manager read the Notice of the Hearing, Mayor Nee stated that there
were some questions in the past concerning assessments for this improvement
along Central Avenue. He stated that a new prr��osal had been drawn to assess
both sides of Central Avenue for the improvement, and the cost of the
construction amounts to $7.62 per front foot He stated that this assessment
is made on the premise that both sides could be served by the construction.
Mayor Nee asked whether any of the property owners present at the Council
Meeting had any questions concerning the assessment for the pro�ect or any
ob�ections to the assessment.
Mx., Leonard Cochran, 6537 Central Avenue N. �., was present at the Council
Meeting. He stated that he is the owner of Lot 5, Block 1, in Don's Addition
and of Outlot 1 in ➢on�s Addition, He asked the amount of his assessment
Mayor Nee informed Mr. Cochran that the amount of the assessment against his
properties is $5,394.00. Mr. Cochran stated that he was told last year that
the assessment was $5,252.00. He stated that the :,ouncil had promised to
meet privately with the property owners and discuss other methods of assessing
the cost of the pro�ect. Mr, Cochran stated that he has a storm sewer on the
back side of his property and he sees no reason to be assessed for construction
on the front of his property. He stated that the Council is charging him for
water which is draining onto Rice Creek Terrace, Mr. Cochran asked what
happened to the $1100,00 he paid in escrow for these special assessments He
asked whether this would cover the cost of the improvement_ Mayor Nee
suggested that Mr. Cochran discuss the matter with the Finance Director.
Mr. Cochran stated that he wished to go on record protesting the assessment
for this improvement.
Motion by Kirkham to continue the hearing for SS & STd �k58 to the regular
Council Meeting of Septemher 7, 1965. Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
BUILDING PERMIT - 5649 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NORTHE�IST - SCI�GDE1� (TA� ED SJ16/65):
Mr. Schmedeke and his Attorney, Peter Barna, were present at the Council
Meeting. The City Manager stated that he included the minutes of the
Building Board Meeting when the Building Board considered the original
application of Mr. Schmedeke for construction of his property in the agenda.
Mayor Nee asked Mr. Schmedeke what was the actual cost of construction of the
original building. Mr. Schmedeke answered that it was in the neighborhood
of $13,500.00 to $14,000.00. Mayor Nee asked Mr. Schmedeke why the cost of
the construction of this property was originally stated at only $4,OOD.00.
Councilman Kirkham stated that this is not the first time that building costs
were more than the estimated cost of construction. Peter Barna stated that
it is obvious from the plans of construction that the building could not have
been constructed for $4,000. The Mayor stated that perhaps the contractor
gave the amount of the construction in error, but the error is listed on the
minutes of the Board of Appeals and the Building Board when the application
for a�uilding Permit and a Variance was considered.
Motion by Kirkham to grant the request of Mr. Schmedeke for a Building Permit
to restore his property at 5649 University Avenue to rts original conditLOn,
Councilman Thompson stated that he would second this motion for the purpose of
discussion. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried
unanimously.
BOARD OE APPEALS MEETING MINUTES. AIIGUST 18, 1965e
REQIIEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 45.362, CITY CODE OF FRIDI,EY, MINNCSOTA
1963, BY TdAIVER OF REOUIREMENT OF 100 FOOT SETBACK TO 4 FOOT ETBA K TO P Ri�rT'r
CONSTRUCTION OF A STRUCTURE IN PART OF LOT 8 AUDITOR'S SUBDTVISION NO 39
ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA (REOUEST BY MID-CONTINENT ENGINEERIN- TN 1712 MAR AT
STREET NORTHEAST, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA):
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Motion by Kirkham to concur with the recommendation bf the Board of Appeals
and grant the request for a Variance of the front yard setback requirements from
100 feet to 45 feet to permit construction of an industrial building on part
of Lot 8, Auditor's Sub-Divison ��39. Seconded by Thompson. IIpon a voice
vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
BUI�,D3�C BOAAD MEETING MINUTES, AUGUST 18, 19fi5:
FOR A PERMIT TO MOVE
AT 501
STREli'1' AND 7TH STREET
ATTACFILD GARAGE 30x22
A HOUSE FROM HILLTOP VILLAGE TO Th
TIIEAST - (NOR�IEAST CORNER OF MISSI
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The City Manager explained that the Building Board consadered this application
for a Moving Permit but there was not a quorum on the Building Board at the
time. Three members of the Building Board said they had no objections to
granting the permit.
Motion by Kirkham to concur with the members of the Building Board who were
present at the special meeting, grant the request of Gaylord A. Johnson for
a permit to move a heuse from Hilltop Village to the vacant lot at 501
Mississippi Street Northeast, and grant a building permit to rebuild the
house and attached gaxage. Seconded by Thompson. IIpon a voice vote, there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. �
C0�'IUNICATIONS •
D. J. KRANZ COMPANY, INC: BUILDING PERMIT
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Mr. S. L. Theisen, 1834 North Fremont Avenue, was present at the Council Meeting.
Mayor Nee asked Mr. Theisen whether he received a copy of the City Plannegs
megip concerning the zoning of the property where Mr. Kranz plans to build
the Red Owl Store. Mr. Theisen answered, °No". Mayor Nee asked whether
Mr. Theisen was aware that a questian had been raised whether this property
was prnperly zoned. Mr. Theisen answered that to the best of his belief
the property is zoned for the ptirpose for which the Building Permit was requested.�
Mayor Nee stated that he asked the Red Owl Corporation whether they planned
to construct a local neighborhood store upon the property, and the officials
af Red Owl Stores, Inc. were quite insulted by his question. Mayor Nee
stated that this property is zoned C-1 which is for neighborhood shops only
and assumes the shops wi11 be stores with a low traffic volume. He stated
that the City Planner found that this property was improperly zoned for
construction of a super market. Mr. Theisen stated that one year previously
he was granted a permit for construction of a store of 12,000 square feet and
this application is for construction of a store of 14,500 square feet.
NIr. Theisen stated that he does not consider a store of 12,000 square feet in
size a local neighborhood store. Mayor Nee stated that he felt that the
zoning of the property should be C-2 or C-25. He stated that the parking
ratios for stores constructed in G2 or G 25 zones are different from those
in C-1 zones, He asked Mr. Theisen whether he would be interested in meeting
with the Planning Commission to present a request for rezoning the property.
Mr. Theisen stated that he has waited too long for the Building Pennit. He
stated that the contractor and Red Owl Stores, Inc. were eager to start
construction immediately and did not wlsh to delay the pro�ect any longer.
The Mayor stated that Mr. Theisen could either build a small store upon the
property or request rezoning of the property.
Councilman Kirkham asked the City Attorney for clarification of t�e zoning
ordinance. The City Attorney stated that an examination of the City Code
discloses that apparently both uses may be permitted in the area but that �
which use is permitted depends upon past practice concerning the Zoning
Ordinance. He stated that a legal opinion would involve a study of what past
practice has been concerning the uses in C-1 and C-2 zones.
Mr. Theisen asked what he could do to obtain a Building Permit. The Mayor
informed Mr. Theisen that he should taken an application to the Planning
Commission fox rezoning of the property. Mr. Theisen stated thatthe Planning
Commission did not ob�ect to construction ¢f a store of the size that he
proposed on this property. Mayor Nee stated, further, that there is a
question whether the County will take some of this property for a deceleration
lane for Mississippi Street. Mr. Theisen asked what are plans for the service
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road. Mayor Nee stated that the County is considering plans for a service
drive and improvement of Mississippi 3treet at the present time He stated
that plans are not definite at this time. Mr. Theisen asked when the
Planning Commission will hold the next meeting. The City Manager answered
that the Planning Commission meets on Thursday, August 26th but he does
not know whether the Planning Cocmnission could place this item on the Agenda
for the Thursday Meeting.
Motion by Thompson to submit the request of Mr. Theisen For a Building Permit
for construction of a Red Owl Store upon his property at University Avenue
� and Mississippi Street, to the Planning Commission for a complete, compre-
hensive report concerning the zoning of the property in light of the use
_ proposed for the property, the traffic pattern resulting from construction of
the st�re, the access to the property, the building site, the service road
and the parking requirements. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
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k100 - ERICKSON BROTHERS
Mr. Holvenstot was present at the Council Meeting representing the Erickson
Brothers. The Erickson Brothers requested a Building Permit to begin Construc-
tion of a shopping cent�r on the northwest corner of University Avenue and
T.H. -0�100.
Mr. Holvenstot showed the Council plans for construction of the shopping
center and explained that the overall size of the structure will be 600 feet
by 270 feet. Mr. Holvenstot stated that the owner will, at this own expense,
relocate the sewer line and run it down University Avenue around the property
and reconnect it to the 21`� line along Highway 100. He stated that the owner
will build this sewer line 21" in size of reinf-orced concrete. IIe stated
that the owner will run water and gas services around the building to provide
loop service to the area. He stated that the owner believes the future
employment of the shopping center will be 450 people. He stated that the
Architect has discussed these plans with the City Planner and has adapted
the plans of the shopping center to the recommendations of the City Planner
He stated that the owner hopes to draw trade to the shopping center from
within a 100 mile radius. Mr. Holvenstot, stated, further, that the owner
has received approval of the relocation proposal from Comstock and Davis,
Consulting Engineers, for services to the property. Mr. Holvenstot supplied
the City with a set of preliminary plans for the construction of this shopping
center and stated that he would like to have a Building Permit to start
grading the property and constructing footings so the building could Ue
enclosed before winter. Mr. Holvenstot stated that he believes the shopping
center wi11 draw business to Fridley and will not compete with other businesses
in Fridley, but wi11 increase business to the stores in the City
Mayor Nee stated that he believes this shopping center will be a real asset
to the City of Fridley, Councilman Thompson stated that he found the
dimensions of the building very striking and believes that it will be a
significant addition to the City of Fridley. Councilman Thompson stated that
he expects the shopping center will expand the tax base, increase employment
and improve the University Avenue area. He stated that he approves the plans
with enthusiasm.
Motion by Kixkham to grant a Building Permit, ior construction of a shopping
center at University Avenue and T.H. �f100, to the Erickson Brothers conditioned
upon compliance of the design of the shopping center with City codes and
zoning laws. Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, thexe being no nays,
the motion carried unanimously.
RODNEY BILLMAN, INC: SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, INNSBRUCK STH ADDITION:
The City Finance Director explained that Billman, Inc. extended sewer and
water service to Lot 11, Block 4 in Innsbruck Sth Addition fIe stated that
Billman, Inc, did so because they sold a home on Lot 11. The Finance ➢irector
stated that it is necessary for Billman, Inc to obtain a motion from the
Council that special assessments on Lot 11 for construction of sewer and water
services in Innshruck Sth Addition would be reduced by $1,000. He stated
that Billman, Ine, needs a guarantee of the reduced assessment Uefore closing
the sale to the contract owner, The City Attorney asked how Billman, Inc.
arrived at a figure of $1,000. The Finance Director answered that this is
ttte figure Billman, Inc. set upon the value of construction. The Finance
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Director stated, further, that sewer and water services to this house were
not extended as they would have been had construction of sewer and water
mains proceeded and the connection been made in the usual manner to the
house. I3e stated that this allowed the contractor to save money on
construction. The City Attorney stated that the Council can�t provide a
figure of the cost of construction of sewer and watex service to this house,
and should not get involved in the contractor�s negotiations with the
purchaser. The Pinance Director stated that the City Engineering Department
originally estimated the cost of sewer and water services to this house in excess
of 51,000. The City Attorney asked the Finance Director what is his
recommendation to the City Council. The Finance Director stated that he �
recommends that the cost of construction of sewer and water services in
Innsbuxck Sth Addition be assessed on all the other lots excepting Lot 11.
The City Manager stated that the Council previously indiciaeed they would'
agree not to assess this lot for the cost of sewer and water services if
the developer provided these services. The City Engineer stated that
assessments on the other lots will be higher because a lift station m�st be
installed to serve this area. He stated thaE the short lines the contractor
provided to serve this house are smaller and much cheaper than the lines the
City needs to provide service to the remainder of Innsbruck Sth Addition,
Motion by Kirkham to spread the cost of construction of sewer and water services
to Innsbruck Sth Addition over the remaining lots in the Sth Addition and not
assess Lot 11, Block 4, Innsbruck Sth Addition for the cost of this
construction. Seconded by Thompson, Upon a voice vote, there being no
nays, the motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT TO HiJMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE:
Mayor Nee stated that he wasnot prepared to recotmnend an appointmene to
the Human Relations Committee at thLS meeting,
Motion by Kirkham to table to Che regular Council Meeting of September 7, 1965
consideration of the appointment to the Human Relations Committee. Seconded
by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried �
unanimously.
CONIMUNICATION•
GRONFIELD - SERVICE ROAD 1RUNK HIGHWAY 9647:
Motion by Thompson to receive the communication from Ward Gronfield concerning
the interest of Clarence and Eugene Graves in the location of the service road
on T.H. ik47. Seconded by Rirkham, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
the motion carried unanimously.
Y HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION NO FHRA 1965-15:
The City Manager explained to the Council that he does not have a firm
commitment from the Minnesota Highway Department for construction of the
sezvice roads along T.H. ��47. He stated that the Minnesota Highway Department
presently plans to provide temporary hard surface roads along T.H. �'k47 where
T.H. ��47 presently runs and where the service road is presently under
construction on the west side of T.H. ik47. He stated that the Minnesota
Highway Department wi11 construct the final service road after October lst
to avoid extending the contract and save the extra cost, The City Manager
stated that there are three intersections where it was thought the service
road would be relocated. These intersections are at 57th Avenue Northeast,
61st Avenue Northeast and Mississippi Street Northeast, He stated that there
are twelve lots invoYved at each intersection and 36 owners to deal with in �
order to provide for the relocation of the service road. He stated that it
is impossible for the City Manager to proceed as rapidly as the Council
wishes with the personanel available to him. The City Manager stated that he
would need help to conduct negotiations with the property owners, and plan the
location of the service road. He stated that it would be necessary to consider
the buildings presently in place and that theie are many ramifications involved
in changing the service road. The City Managez stated that all these
considerations are time consuming. He stated that he did not knnw what
assistance the Council can offer the Administration. The City Manager stated }"„'
that a11 but one corner of these intersections is in an area of an IIrban Renewal
pro�ect and that specifically locating the right of way for a new service road
will take time and research.
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Mayor Nee stated that he understood the Minnesota Highway Department would
leave the service road as it is at the present time. The City Manager
stated this is correct except the Minnesota Highway ➢epartment plans to improve
the present T.H. ,�F47 which the Department plans to use as a service road. The
Mayor stated that a relocated service road could be built later The City
Manager stated that the Minnesota Highway Department probably will not delay
final construction of the service road beyond October lst
Motion by Thompson to receive and file Resolution No. FHRA 1965-15 Seconded
by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried
� unanimously.
CIVIC CENTER BIAS (TABLED 8/2/65, 8/16/65)�
The City Manager stated that negotiations wlth the contractor have not
resulted in sufficient deductions from the base bid to make it ieasible for
the City to construct the Civic Center n�nder this bid. He stated that it
is the recommendation of the Architect that the Council re�ect a11 the bids,
consider the deletions proposed by the Architect and ask for Uids at a later
date.
Sol Smiley, Architect of the Civic Center, was present and stated that the
amount of deductions from the base bid could be summarized approximately as
follows:
The cost of remodeling the existing building is in the
neighborhood of $55,000 to $57,000.
The cost of work upon the site of the Civic Center for grading
lanscaping and paving is in the neighborhhod $22,000.
The cost of other deductions from the new Civic Center amount
to $27,000 for a total cost of deductions of $104,000.
The Architect suggested that the site work could be left out of the contract
� and performed later by the Public Works Department or by the Farks and
Playgrounds Department. This cost need not be covered by the amount of the
bond issue. He suggested also that remodeling of the existing building could
be funded from sources other than the bond issue The Architect stated,
however, that he does not know whether a rebid of the Civic Center with these
deletions would result in a sufficiently 1ow bid so the City could afford
construction.
There was a long discussiai of remodeling the existing building, construction
of a new boiler and air conditioning for the existing building. The Axchitect
stated that it is expensive to remodel the existing building and bring it up
to the standards of a modern office building. He stated that the existing
building has no insulation and that heating and air conditioning together with
insulation of the building would cost $30,000.00. He stated that iF the
existing building were left as it is with supplementary heating and remodeled
plumbing, the cost of remodeling the heating and plumbing in the existing
building would amount to $16,000.
Mayor Nee stated that he believes the fu11 Council should consider the problems
of obtaining a sufficiently low bid on the Civic Center. He stated that the
City should make new plans for lett�ng bids at a later date and wait for a
good time to ask for bids. The Architect pointed out that the contractor is
not o6ligated to hold his bid open for more than 30 days and this allows
one more week during which the Council can accept the bid of the contractor or
ask for an extension of time to consider the bid Mayor Nee stated Lhat he
� believes the Council should try to arrange a special meeting and discuss the
plans of the Civic Center with the Architect�
Motion by Kirkham that bids for construction of a Civic Center be re�ected
and the bidders be notified of same. Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN OIL COMPANY:
The City Managei stated that the A:aerican Oil Company is still considering
an agreement with the City for relocation of the pipeline,
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Motion by Thompson to table to the Regular Council Meeting of September 7,
1965 consideration of an agreement with the American Oil Company for relo-
cation of the American Oi1 Company pipeline in the City of Fridley. Seconded
by Kirkham, upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motxon carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO 155-1965 CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT FOR WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENT
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Councilman Thompson stated that upon the advise of the City Attorney that
three Councilmen can legally pass this resolution, he moves for the adoption
of Resolution iF155-1965. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION CONFTRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL - SS&SW4f67;
Councilman Thompson stated that he would suggest the Council table -,adoption
of this resolution to the Regular Council Meeting to give the Finance Director
time to verify the accounting and appraise the objections to the Assessment
Roll.
Motion by Thompson to table to the Regular Council Meeting of September 7, 1965
consideration of the Resolution confi�ming Assessment Ro11 - SS&SWik67.
Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL - SS&SW ��58:
Motion by Thompson to
1965 consideration of
Seconded by IZirkham,
carried unanimouslp.
tahle to the Regular Council Meeting of September 7,
the Resolution confirming Assessment Roll - SS&SW�k58.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion
MOOAE LAKE BEACH TENNIS COURT;
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The City Manager stated that he received a request from the Parks and �
Playgrounds Sub-Committee for construction of a tennls court on Mooxe Lake
Beach. The construction is estimated at a cost of $2,000. He stated that
this amount is included in the budget of the Parks and Playgrounds Sub-Co�nittee.
The Council took no action upon this matter.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR 3,000,000 GALLON RESERVOIR W-75 C:
Mr. DuWayne 01son, member of the Consulting �ngineering firm of Comstock and
Davis, was present at the Council Meeting. He stated that the consulting
engineers propose construction of this reservoir by one of two alternate
methods. One alternate is conventional concrete construction, the other
pre-stressed concrete construction, He stated that the purpose of presenting
these two alternates is to obtain competitive bids for construction of the
reservoir. Mr. Olson stated that the size of the reservoir would be 142 feet
in diameter with 26 foot depth of water and a 27 foot overall depth. Mr. Olson
stated that plans locate the reservoir immediately north of the Fridley water
tower. He stated that the construction contract would be let in two different
bids, one bid for the construction of the reservoir with the piping necessary
to make connections to piping running to the filtration plant and the other bid
for the connecting piping eo and within the filtration plant.
Mayor Nee asked whether this is a good time to let bids for construction of
the reservoir. Mr. Olson stated that he believes this is a good time to let �
bids and that the Consulting Engineers wish to award the contract by September
20th in order to give the contractor time to excavate and build footings before
the ground freezes.
Mr, Olson stated that if the reservoir is built of conventional concrete
construction, construction can continue during the winter and the reservoir
could be in use the following summer. He stated that if the construction is
of pre-stressed concrete, construction could not be completed in time to use the
reservoir during the follotsing summer. Mr, 01son stated that the reservoir
wi11 extend 21 feet to 12 feet above ground.
Mayor Nee asked whether it is possible to build the reservoir entirely under-
gxound. Mr. Olson stated that it is necessary to obtain gravity flow from the
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reservoir into the turbine pump�}located in the filtration plant in order to
comply with requirements of the State Board of Health. He stated that plans
are to use vertical turbine pumps which wi11 be installed in the north end
of the filtration plant to pump the water from the reservoir into the water
system. He stated that these pumps cannot operate under suction but must be
mounted Ln pots filled by gravity flow to satisfy requirements of the State
Board of Health. He stated that the State Board of Health required that
vacuum breakers be installed in the gravity line to guarantee that water flow
to the pots will not be under negative pressure.
� The City Manager asked whether it would be possible toplace earth around and
to the edge of the reservoir, and sod the ground. The City Engineer stated
_ that this will inoolve more expense. Councilman Kirkham stated that it was
his understanding that the reservoir would be built underground. Mr, Olson
stated that the plan always was to build a ground level reservoir Mr. Olson
stated further that if the reservoir is built of pre-stressed concrete the
reservoir will have a dome cover, whereas, if it is built of conventional
concrete construction the reservoir will have a flat cover. Mr. Olson stated
that there will 6e two ventilators, two access doors and an overflow pipe on
top of the reservoir.
Mayor Nee asked what the reservoir will provide to the water system of the
City of Fridley. Mr. Olson answered that the reservoir will provide the
equiuilent of four more wells for use when water consumption reaches a
peak. He stated that during periods of low consumption, water wi11 be fed
from the intermediate pressure system into the reservoir. Mr. Olson
explained the workings of the proposed water system with a reservoir to the
Council.
Mayor Nee asked where else the reservoir could be located Mr Olson
ansWered, "Nowhere else," Mr. Olson stated that he discussed the location
of the reservoir with the School District. He stated that construction
of the reservoir is limited by the location of the ba11 diamond, the property
line and the existing City wells.
� Mayor Nee asked what is the cost of construction of the reservoir. Mr. Olson
answered that the cost of construction is estimated at $180,000.00.
Mayor Nee stated that he would prefer to have full membership of the Council
before considering construction of the reservoir
Mr. Olson stated that the reservoir could be built upon a larger property
with a lower sillhouette above the ground, but this wi11 increase the cost
of construction. Mr. Olson pointed out that the reservoir wi11 not be
visible from the south side of the filtration plant although it wi11 be
visible from the other sides of the reservoir. The City Engineer stated
that the City wi11 need more water in 1966 than it has used in 1965_
Motion by Kirkham to table to the Regular Council Meeting of September 7, 1965
consideration of the Resolution authorizing Uids for a 3,000,000 gallon
reservoir (Pro�ect W-75 C). Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER - RABIES SHOTS;
The City Manager announced that Dr. Erko wi11 be present at the fire station
Saturday, August 28, 2 to 5 P.M, to provide rabies shots to animals
belonging to residents of the City of Fridley, and that the animal
control officer of the City of Fridley will be present at the same time
�` to issue dog licenses to residents of the City of Fridley.
� TORNADO DEBRIS CLEARANCE:
The City Manager announced that the City wi11 make one more collection of debzis
accumlated from clean up of the tornado. He stated that this debris willbe
collected from the public easements on the boulevards and property owners are
not to place this debris in the street. He stated that collection of the debris
will begin on September 1st and wi11 perhaps take 2 or 3 days. The City
Manager stated further that the City has 2 or 3 homes to demolish before
demolition of tornado damaged structures wi11 be completed. He stated that
after the debris collection the City will burn the debris and contract to
clean and clear the dump. He stated that after September lst there wi11 no
longer be a public dump in the City of Fridley and the last burning site wi11
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be closed. He stated that the dump will be fenced, signs wi11 be posted along
the fence notifying people that the dump is closed, and informing them that
they will be arrested if they dump debris on this property after September lst.
ADJOUANMENT•
There being no further business, Mayor Nee declared the Special Council
Meeting of August 23, 1965 adjourned at 11:46 P.M.
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Respectyully submitted,
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Ray`mond E. B�ade
Secretary to the Council
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William . Bade
Mayor
TH� MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 7, 1965
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fridley was called to order
by Mayor Nee at 8:17 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Nee, Kirkham, Sheridan, Thompson (Wright arrived at 8;42 P.M.)
Members Absent: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AIIGUST 16, 1965:
Motion by Kirkham to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of
August 16, 1965 as presented to the Council. Seconded by Thompson. Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 1965:
Motion by Thompson to adopt the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of
August 23, 1965 assutmitted. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING•
ASSESSMENT ROLL - SS&SW ik58 (CONTINUED FRONI 8/23/65):
Mr. Leonard Cochran was present at the Council Meeting. Mayor Nee stated
that the reason for continuing the hearing for SS&SW �i58 is for the Council
to hear the claim of one of the property owners that his property has already
been assessed for sewer and water services, and receives no benefrt from this
construction. Mayor Nee stated that the Council requested the Administration
to investigate the claim of this property owner and report to the Council at
this meeting. The City Manager stated that the City has records to prove
that Outlot �'kl was not considered in the past assessment as claimed by the
property owner, and that this Outlot is benefited by this construction,
Mr. Cochran stated that when this construction was made on old Central Avenue
his property was deleted as a result of a petition opposing that portion of
the improvement, signed by 100% of the land owners. He stated that the Council,
at the preliminary hearing before the construction, stated that they would
not run the sewer line on o1d Central since the property on o1d Central is
served from Pierce Street. He stated that he payed $110D to connect his
property to the services on Pierce Street. Mr. Cochran stated that the Council
agreed that he would not be assessed for this construction on old Central. He
stated that he is also representing the Veterans of Foreign wars, and wished
to file a protest, in behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, against this
assessment. _
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