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be closed. He stated that the dump will be fenced, signs will 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.
AD SOURNMENT °
There being no Eurther business, Mayor Nee declared the Special Council
Meeting of August 23, 1965 ad�ourned at 11:46 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ra}%mond &, Bade William S. Bade
Secretary to the Council Mayor
THE MINUTES OF THE REGIILAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMSER 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 CAI.L
Members Present; Nee, Kirkham, Sheridan, Thompson (Wxight arrived at 8:42 P,M.)
Members Absent: None
APPROVAL OP MINUTES - R�GUI�AR COiTNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 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 - SPEC2AI. COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 1965:
Motion by Thompson to adopt the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of
� August 23, 1965 assubmitted. Seconded by Kirkham, Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING�
ASSESSMEVT ROLL - SS&SW ��58 (CONTINUED FROM 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 4�58 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 benefit 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 i�l 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 constxuction, stated that they would
not run the sewer line on old Gentral since the property on old Central is
served from Pierce Street. He stated that he payed $1100 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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The Finance Director showed on the map the construction of the services under
questlon. He stated that all property on Central Avenue is paying at the same
rate per front foot for the construction of the sewer services. He stated
that Mr. Cochran was charged $1,098 in 196D but this charge was to hook up a
residence to the sewer and water service on P�erce Street. Mr. Cochran
presented a card to the Council which he stated was a card mailed to him by
the City in 1962 informing him of notice of the assessment of the cost for
connection to his building. Mayor Nee asked Mr. Cochran whether the charge for
the connection was for sewer services for the ninth building lot in what was
previously an eight 1ot plat. Mr. Cochran did not answer
� Councilman Sheridan asked Mr. Cochran whether his building is located on
Lot 15 in Auditor's Sub-Division��F88. Mr. Cochran answered, "Yes." The
Finance Director stated thae this lot was re-plateed and is now Lot 5 in
Don's Addition. Mr. Cochran stated thaC a11 assessments were paid upon
this land when the land was re-platted The Finance Director stated that
before the land was first platted there were an estimated eiglrt building
sites on Pierce Street, but when the land was re-platted there were nine
building sites on Pierce Street, He stated that the charge in question was
for the ninth building site on Pierce Street. He stated that the charges
were $371.63 per building site for eight building sites plus $1.47 per foot
for 765 feet for a total of $4,097,59 for the eight building sites, The
Finance Director stated that the charge for the ninth Uuilding site was more
because of the increase in costs i❑ 1960. He stated that the charge for the
ninth building site on Pierce Street is the $1,098 previously mentioned by
Mr. Cochran.
Mr. Cochran stated that the plat was filed aiter the assessment was made
for the ninth building site. The Finance Director stated that examination
of the records show that the charges were made in two parts. One charge of
$566.79 for watex and one charge of $531.54 for sewer. Mayor Nee asked
asked Mr. Cochran whether the cost of connection of services to the ninth
building site were paid. Mr. Cochran answered that he paid a charge for
connection of services to the ninth building lot on a per front foot rate.
� Mayoz Nee asked Mx. Cochxan whether he discussed these questions with the
City Officials since the last Council P4eeting when this matter was first
brought to the attention of the Council. Mr. Cochran answered, "Yes " The
Mayor stated that the Council wished to ad�ust this matter if possible and
asked Mr. Cochran if he would discuss the matter with the City Attorney.
Mr. Cochran stated that further discussion with City Officials would be a
waste of time. Mayor Alee stated that the questions at hand were questions of
fact and that he suggested that thYee or four persons could meet with
Mr. Cochran and discuss these matters to ascertain the facts and report to
the Council. Mr, Cochran agreed to meet with the City Manager and other
representaCives of the Council at his convenience.
Motion by Kirkham to continue the Public Hearing on the Assessment Ro11 for
SS&SW �k58 Co the next Regulax Cou.ncil Meetuig of Sepfember 20, 1965. Seconded
by Sheridan, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING;
IMPROVEMENT - SS ii77:
The City Manager read the Notice of Hearing. The Mayor stated that th�s
hearing is held upon the request of citizens one month previously for
constxu.ction of a storm sewer project in the area along Rice Creek Terrace.
� The Einance Director showed a map of the proposed drainage district Mayor
Nee asked the Consulting Engineer to discuss the construction project with
the property owners present at the Council Meeting,
Mr. Comstock stated that the purpose of discussing the improvement is to
ascertain whether the improvement should be made. He explained that the cost
of the proposed construction is estimated at $30,000 which costs amount to
$1.12 per hundred square feet. Mr. Comstock stated Chat the existing facilities
in the district have an estimated value of $.63 per hundred square feet, making
the total cost of the construction in the district $1.75 per hundred square feet
Mr. Comstock stated that this value is below the cost oi- newer storm sewer
construction projects.
Mr. Comstock stated that his consulting firm reviewed this pro�ect in 1962 and
drew the map shown for the storm sewer consrruction pro�ect in 1962. He stated
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that in 1962 the property owners requested an investigation of possible storm
sewer construction, Mr. Comstock stated that under present conditions water
travels a long way to reach the catch basin. He stated that the Highway
Department plans the location of catch basins such that water travels in the
right-of-way no more than 700 feet before reaching a catch basin. He stated
that where the water travels a great distance in the roads it erodes the
street. Mayor Nee asked whether the proposed construction will relieve the load
on the present storm sewer facitlity. Mr. Comstock answered, "Yes."
Mayor Nee asked Mr. Comstock whether the estimated cost includes the cost of
repairing the streets. Mr. Comstock answered that the estimate includes '
the cost to repair the streets to the present condition. Mr, Comstock
suggested that if the property owners wish to have the streets improved at
this time the property owners may petition for same
Mr. Sames Thayer, a representative of School District ;�i4, was present at the
Council Mee[i_ng. Mr. Thayer asked Mr. Comstock why he included part of the
property of Hayes School in the drainage district. Mr. Comstock answered
that he discussed the drainage of the Hayes School grounds with the Architects
designing the new sehool who have maps of the topography of the school grounds.
He stated that the school grounds could be drained into this facility if the
school would run a drainage line from a catch basin in the school yard into
the proposed new drainage line. Mr. Sames Thayer said that the school district
has changed its plans for the construction of Hayes School as a result of
complaints of property owners on the ad�acent property north of Hayes school.
He stated that the school will raise the grade of the north end of the property
to drain all of this water onto Mississippi Street. Mr. Thayer stated that
this construction wi11 make a better playground at the Hayes School. Mr,
Comstock stated that draining this water into Mississippi Street will result
in a bad condition on Mississippi Street since the Mississipp�i Street storm
sewer can not adequately handle this drainage. Mr. Comstock stated fuither that
deletion of the Hayes School grounds from this drainage district will result in
an increased assessment to property owners in the drainage district o� SS ��77.
A visitor to the Council Meeting asked why drainage is provided in the northeast
corner of this district. Mr. Comstock answered that the present drainage line �
serving this part of the drainage district is a 6" line. He stated that this
line is substandard and it is the intention of the consulting engineers to
drain the water before it runs into the existing catch basin and prevent the
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A visitor to the Council Meeting who said that he lives on Monroe Street or
Washington Street (other vistiors at the Council Meeting assured him that he
lived on Washington Street) stated that he has observed that there is more
rainfall this year than there has been in other years. He stated that it
would be necessary to run water up hill in Qrder to drain his lot into the
new ca�:ch basins proposed for construction of SS �k77. Mr. Comstock answered
that it is the purpose of this construction to drain the water before it runs
into the existing catch basin in order to prevent the piling up of water in
the vicinity of the existing catch basins.
A visitor to the Council Meeting, who did not give his name, asked whether
the storm sewer on Rice Creek Terrace which is presently in existence is
inadequate. Mr. Comstock answered that the construction of the present storm
sewer facility does not meet the criterion of the design based on a five
year frequency of heavy rainfall. The Visitor asked whether the rainfall this
year is higher than usual and is included in the design criterion. Mr. Comstock
answered that rainfall this year is heavier than average and that the rainfall
of this year is not included in the design data.
Mr. Comstock stated that he sees no reason at the present time why the �
improvement could not be finished by Ju1y, 1966 if the construction were begun
now.
A visitor asked whether the present catch basins could be enlarged to handle
the flow. Mr. Comstock answered that the line itself is too sma11 to handle
the flow and enlarging the catch basins will not be a solution to the problem.
The Visitor asked whether it would be possible to enlarge the present line or
put in a parallel line to drain the water. Mr. Comstock answered that the present
line is built upon a private easement and that construction would involve
negotiations with private parties and damage to the lawns and properties or
private parties on this private easment. The visitor asked why a new catch
basin is not built adjacent to the existing catch basin with the dual line to
drain the water away faster. Mr. Comstock answered that he does not wish to see
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the water carried a distance of more than 700 feet on the right-of-way since
the water will compile as rt drains a largex area to one catch Uasin and
erodes the street as it travels over greater distances, The Visitor asked
why, since this facility has drained the high ground in past years, this construction
should be necessary. Mr, Comstock answered that new consCruction is designed
to upgrade the facility to existing standards.
Mayor Nee stated that the low criterion of design used in consYruction of the
existing facility has caused the present problems. Mayor Nee stated that
it is better not to build any facility than to build a poor one. Mr. Comstock
� explained the construction and the workings of the present storm sewer
facility. Mayor Nee stated that the Council recognizes that ie is a better
idea to locate the storm sewer in the street easment than upon the private
easement.
A VisLtor to the Council Meeting, who did not give hls name, asked whether
there was a storm sewer at the present time on 7th Street. Mr. Comstock
stated that there is a storm sewer line on 7th Street but that it does not
drain this area. Mr. Comstock explained that it drains the area �ong Bennett
Drive and on Mississippi Street to the south and west of the district proposed
for the construction of SS ��77.
A visitor to the Council Meeting, who did not give his name, asked why
Mr. Comstock did not have a better solution to the improvement of the existing
storm sewer system instead of proposing construction of additional facilities
Mayor Nee stated that the consulting engineers responded to the decision of
the Council to make a design based upon criteria specified by the Council
Mayor Nee stated that the Council does not order the improvement if broad
support for the improvement does not exist, but the Council does have the
authority to order the improvement if the i_mprovement is in the interests
of the community, Councilman Thompson stated that he has observed that the
Council has not ordered improvements if there are a signif�cant number of
ob�ections and has deleted portions of improvements almost without exception
when there are a significant number of ob�ections to portions of an improvement
� Councilman Thompson stated that people have a responsiblity to neighbors
living on lower ground, for the waCer drain�ng from their property onto the
lower property, Mayor Nee stated that people on low ground have a legal
right not to be flooded by water draining from the property of peaple living
ott high gxound. Mayor Nee stated Chat couTts have ru� d that it is 1ega1 to
assess people on hLgh ground for constructLOn of facilities draining water
from the high ground. He stated that courts have ruled that the argument thaC
there is no benefit to pe�ple on high gxound for construction of drainage
facilities to drain water from lower ground has been ruled invalid, Mayor Nee
pointed out further that pe•�ple living on high ground pay for water draining
from their property into Che catch basin.
Councilman Wright stated that he wished to clarify the matter further He used
as an example the location of Columbia Heights on high ground ad�acent to
University Avenue. He stated that Columhia Heights will pay the lion's share
of the cost for construction of storm sewer pro�ect �f12 even though Pridley
is on Yhe lower ground.- He stated that Columbia Heights recognizes that they'11
benefit by the drainage of water fxom the high ground into the storm sewer
system. Mayor Nee stated that the law reads that the entire drainage district
has a liability for the drainage problems,
Mrs. Gerald Carlson, 568 Rice Creek Terrace, stated that the catch basins are
located presently in her front and rear yards. She stated that when it rains
the water piles up at the catch basin and flocds her basement. She stated
� that this happens at least once each year. She stated that she suggested
to the Council that the proper solution is the installation of two more
catch basins to drain the water. Mrs, Carlson stated that earlier in the year
Mrs. Erkel fe11 into the catch basin when it was undermined by the water and
caved in.
Mayor Nee asked Yhe City Engineer whether construction of two additional catch
basins would properly drain the area. The City Engineer stated that the
consult�ng engineer does not believe this would he a proper drainage facility.
Councilman Wright stated that the City Engineer is concerned with erosion of
the street. Mr. James Thayer stated that he paid for the construction of
storm sewer services to his property before, when he paid for the line
draining the Christie Addition. Mr, Comstock stated that 'chexe Zs no
connection of any drainage facility in the drainage district proposed for 557�77
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to the drainage facility in Christie Addition. Mr. James Thayer stated
that the statement of Mr. Comstock is not true and that he has paid for the
construction of storm sewer facilities in Christie Addition.
Councilman Kirkham stated that he does not believe that Mr. Comstock and his
consulting engineering firm investigated the proposal for the installation
of two additional catch basins. Mr. Kirkham stated further that he does not
believe that the Consulting Engineer considered asked the developer who
installed the original drainage facilities to pay for the construction of
new facilities since the drainage facilities he installed have been found
to be inadequate. �
Councilman Thompson stated that he wished to inquire concerning construction
of a facility with two catch basins. He stated that he thought perhaps
this makeshift solution should be tried for a year or two to see whether
the problem would be relieved thereby. Mayor Nee stated that the presait
Public Hearing is for consideiation of the proposal of the Consulting
�ngineer and if the City wishes to consider construction of a makeshift
solution it would be necessary to hold another hearing. Mayor Nee stated
that the property owners will have to bear the expense and trouble if a
substantially degraded storm sewer facility is built, Councilman Kirkham
stated that he does not believe it is fair to call the proposed construction
with only two catch basins a makeshift solution. He stated that he would
wish to ask Mr. Comstock to make an additional study of the drainage problem
based on this suggestion by Mrs. Carlson.
Mayor Nee declared the hea�ing closed.
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Motion by Kirkham to instruct the Consulting Engineer to restudy the problems
of draining the water from this drainage district, to suggest to the Consulting
Engineer the use of the altemate methods suggested by the property owners, and
instruct the Consulting �ngineer to brzng a new report based upon these
suggestions and othex alternate suggestions to the Council. There was no second
to this motion.
Mr. Comstock stated that his Consulting Engineering firm has studied this �
problem for several years. He stated that he has followed the instructions
of the Council in making this new design and before he would restudy the
design based upon what he believes to be inadequate design criteria, he wishes
the Council to define the criteria upon which he should make a design of the
storm sewer system. Mr. Comstock stated that he does not want the Councils in
future years saying that his design was inadequate.
Motion by Kirkham to refer design of the storm �ewer facilities in the drainage
district of SS4677 to the Suburban �ngineering Company, Seconded by Sheridan.
Upon a vo � e vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
PUI3LIC HEARINC:
ASSESSMENT ROLL - SS&S -0k71:
T1'ie City Manager read the No�.ice of Hearing. Mayor Nee delineated the
drainage district for the visitors to the Council Meeting. He explained
the purpose of the hearing, and the manner in which the assessment ro11 was
made. Mayor Nee stated that if visitors to the Council Meeting wish to
contest the assessment, they must make their ob�ections to the assessment
known and this is the purpose of the Public Hearing. Mayor Nee stated that
the City has available to the property owners, the amounts of the assessment
if they wish to ask for these amounts at this hearing.
Mr. Charles Swanson, 312 Rice Creek Terrace Northeast, asked why the area �
along Rice Creek Terrace between 67th Avenue Northeast and University Avenue
was included in the drainage district when the water does not run onto the
Highway. riayor Nee and Councilman Wright informed Mr. Staanson that the
Minnesota Highway Department is paying more than half the cost of construction
of the storm sewer facility. They stated that property owners are paying a
very small amount for the construction of these storm sewer facilities. Mayor
Nee+informe3 Mr, Swanson that if he wishes to contest the assessment he should
give his name and his address, Mr. Charles Swanson stared that he is the
owner of Lot 1, Block 2 in Rice Creek Terrace. He stated that he wishes to
ob�ect on the grounds that he does not receive any benefit from the construction
and that the water on his property drains into the ground before it runs off onto
Trunk Highway ;�47.
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Mayor Nee asked whether there were any oCher ob}ections to the Assessment
Roll. Mrs. Ranco Schuur, �O1 Mississippi Street, asked if it is true that
they paid for construction of a storm sewer system three or four years
pxeviously. She stated that this storm sewer system built three or four
years previously does not work. Mayor Nee informed Mrs. Schuur that the
property owners were not assessed for the storni 5ewer construction to
which she referred, since the storm sewer construction was not finished
until the present time, He stated that assessments for that storm sewer
construction are included in the present assessment. Mayor Nee asked iP
there were anq other objections to this stoitn sewer assessment. There
were no other objections.
Mayor Nee declared the hearing closed.
PUBLiC HEARING•
ASSESSMENT ROLL - ST. 1964-1:
The City Manager read the Notice of Hearing. Mayor Nee explained the purpose
of holding the hearing. He stated that the City has availaUle the amounts of
the assessment for the property ownexs. Mayor Nee stated that if the property
owners wish to contest the assessment they should state their ob�ections at
this hAaring. Mayor Nee announced the first portion of Street Pro�ect 1964-1
for consideration.
77TH WAY NORTHEAST FROM EAST RIVER ROAD EAST TO THE RAILROAD TRACILS:
Mayor Nee asked whether any property owners had questions or ob�ections
concerning the assessment. There were no ob�ections to the proposed assessment.
2z STREET FROM 57'z AVENUE NORTHEAST TO SSTH AVENUE NORTHEAST:
Mayor Nee asked if there were any questions or ob�ections concerning the
assessment, There were no ob3ections to the proposed assessment
75TH AVENUE FROM BACON AVENUE TO LAKESIDE ROAD:
Mayor Nee asked whether there were any ob�ections or any questions concermng
the assessment. Mrs. Laurence Conrad, 7440 Bacon Drive, asked whether their
property, same being Lot 9, Auditor's Sub-Divison �k129, was included in the
assessment. She stated that construction had been extended over part of this
property, The City Engineer stated that the construction was contracted to
extend only as far as Yhe right-of-way but may have exte�ed 10 or 15 feet
over ihe boulevard and that this property was not included in the construction
pro�ect. Mayor Nee asked whether there were any other questions or ob�ections
to the proposed assessment. There were no objections to the assessment
BAOOKVIEW DRIVE FRObI TRUNK HIGHWAY �F�65 TO THE WEST END;
Mayor Nee asked whether there were any questions or oh�ections concerning the
assessment. There were no objections to the assessment
WOODY LANE SOUTH FROM THE CUI,-DE-SAC;
Mayor Nee asked whether there were any questions or objections concerning
the assessment. There were no ob�ections to the assessment
TAYLOR STREET FROM TRUNK HIGHWAY i�65:
Mayor Nee asked whether there were any questions or ob�ections concerning the
�sessment. There were no ob�ections to the assessment_
IRONTON STREET FROM EAST RIVER ROAD TO RAILROAD TRACKS:
A Visitor to the Council Meeting, who did not give his name, stated Chat part
of the construction of Ironton Street is not completed. Mayor Nee stated
that this assessment concezns the part completed between East River Road
and Ashton Avenue. The City Engineer stated that the remainder of Irunton
Street was deleted from the pro�ect, The visitor stated that he believes the
road should be paved to industrial standa7:ds, He stated that the property
east ofAshton Avenue is zoned for commerc�.al property and that commercial
development will bring heavy traffic onto the street. He stated that the
street should be designed to carry a nine ton axle load. He stated that if
the street is not paved for this load it will deteriorate and fill with pot
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holes. He stated that he is being assessed $8.70 per front foot which is a
higher figure than other streets included in Street Pro�ect 1964-1. He
stated that he believes that Ironton Street should be a State Aid road or
that tax relief should be afforded to the property owners for the use of the
road for commercial purposes. The visitor stated further that he believes
that paving the road wi11 serve to attract industry to theCity of Fridley
and a paved road will provide more attractive commercial property. He
stated that the heavy traffic which would be brought to the road when industry
locates on the land east of Ashton Avenue wi11 make it necessary to provide
a State Aid road.
The visitor stated that considering the cost of curb and gutter and the cost �
of paving the street, the construction cost of Ironton Street is unnecessarily
high. lie stated that there is little grading on Ironton Street and he asked
why the cost of construction is higher than other construction costs. The
City �ngineer stated that it was necessary to acquire an easement along Ironton
Street and divert the Creek from its previous location in ord0r to build the
road. The visitor asked whether the property was assessed when the culvert
was installed on Hugo Street. Councilman Wright stated that the installation
of the culvert on Hugo Street was for maintenance and properties are not
assessed for maintenance,
The Visitor stated that the paint factory benefits from the construction
of Ironton Street even though Ironton Street is not constructed as far
as that property. He stated that people traveling to the paint factory have
only a sma11 stretch of sand street to travel over and may use the paved
street for the rest of the distance. The visitor stated that if Ironton
Street were extended to the railroad tracks, the paint factory would have
to pay for construction of the road at industrial rates. Mayor Nee stated
that the City hopes to confine heavy traffic going to industrial properties
east of Ashton Avenue to Ashton Avenue and 79th Way. Mayor Nee stated that
Ironton Street is not designed for the load, but that Ashton Avenue and
79th F'ay will be State Aid Streets. The City Manager stated that nine ton
axle loads will not be permitted on Ironton Street from March 15th to May 15th.
Mayor Nee stated that construction of the road reflects the actual cost of
construction, �
Mr. and Mrs. L. Dailey were present at the Council Meeting and Mr. Dailey
asked why the assessment against his property was based on a high front
footage, He stated that his property does not front Ironton Street but fronts
on East River Road. The Finance Director and the City Attorney examined the
property of Mr. Dailey, the same being 430 Ironton Street, and the City
Attorney stated that he believes that Mr. Dailey has a �ustifiable obj�ctions.
Mayor Nee informed Mr. Dailey that it is the unanimous �udgement of the Council
that an error was made in computing the assessment against this property, that the
assessment should have been computed for 1/3 of the front footage on Ironton
Street and the entire assessment computed at $9.18 per front foot, Mayor Nee
asked whether there were any other ob�ections or questions concerning the
proposed assessment on Ironton Street. There were no other ob�ections to the
assessment.
Mayor Nee declared the hearing closed.
PU&LIC HEARING:
1966 BUDGET:
The City Manager provided copies of the budget to intexested visitors at
the Council Meeting. The City Manager stated that the budget was drawn
based upon requasts of the department heads. The City Manger stated that �
he did not receive some of these requests from the department heads until
the middle of July due to the Spring emergencies which occupied their time.
The City Manager stated that none of the requests of the department heads
are out of order for a growing City the size of the City of Fridley. The
City Manager stated, further, that he pared the,requests by $80,OOD met
with the Council to consider the budget, and together with the Council cut
an additional $32,000,00 from the the budget. The City Manager stated that a
$32,656 amount (the City's share for the construction of traffic signals
on Trunk Highway �k47 and Trunk Highway �k65) was also deleted from the
budget. The City Manager stated that some items cannot be cut from the
budget such as the one mi11 for Firemen's Relief and a charge for the
second and final payment for construction of the addition to the Fire
Station. The City Manager stated that the mi11 rate proposed by the
Administration and the Council for general operating funds was 32 mi11s for
e�enditures of $470,543.00.
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The City Manager stated that some levies are required by law and some are
required by previous commitments over and above the general operating funds.
He stated that some of these levies are for the Public Employees RetLrement
Association, the Firemen�s Relief Fund, the Civic Center Bonds, the Park
Bonds, and the Special Assessment Bonds. He stated that these costs amount
to a levy of 9 mills for a total budget levy of 43.3654 mi11s
The City Manager stated that he asked the assessor to take the evaluation
of his former home and compute the amount of the increased assessment
against the home for the increase in the budget for 1966. The City Manager
� stated that the assessor informed him that the incxease in the budget would
amount to $5.11 against his property, The City Manager stated that other
governmental entities such as the school district and the County government
levy against the property owners in the City of Fridley, and these levies
are a great deal higher than the levy made by the City He stated that costs
for one of his children to attend school in the first few days of school
amounted to $18.00 over and aUove the property taxes paid to the school
district.
Mayor Nee stated that the proposed increase of 3 mi11s is the remainder after
cuts of othez proposed increases. Mayo-t Nee stated that cuts in the budget
effect a reduction in the services the City provides to property ownezs He
stated that cuts wi11 reduce the expansion of the Police Department and
the Police Department is not expanding as fast as Che City expands.
(SEE ADMENDMENTS SEPTEMBER 20, 1965 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:)
Mr, tidilliam Tonco was present at the Council Meeting and stated that he is happy
to see that the Council and the City Manager. reduced the budgets of the Police
Department, and the Streets Department. He asked whether it would be possible
to further reduce the budgets of Parks and Recreation. The City Manag�r
replied that the Parks and Recreation budgets were made by Citizen groups
and the Citizen groups in dicated ways in which they believed their budgets
could be cut without huxting programs of Parks and Playgrounds or P.ecxeation.
The City Manager said he made these cuts and discussed them with the Director
(SEE A➢MENDMENT SEPTEMSER 2Q, 1965 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES) :
1 Mr. Wilbur Whitmore asked why the total budget of the City proposed for 1966
is higher than that proposed for 1965, The City Manager answered that a good
share of the increase is the amount of State Aid Punds which the City proposes
to spend in 1966 amounting to more than $80,000. The City Manaoer also stated
that the City will have some normal increased costs such as increased wages
in line with other �ain City Municipalities. The City Manager pointed out
that most budgets of Municipalities in the United States spend 65% oi funds
for personal services, whereas, the City of Fridley is spending only 50 % of the
budget for personal services. The City Manager stated that school district
levies are considerably higher than City levies and suggested that the
Taxpayers Association contact the school district and County concerning holding
the lines on taxes, rather rhan the City. Mx. Tonco stated that the Taxpayers
Association has to start cutting taxes on the local level for the City
Government before it can ask other governments to cut taxes. The City Manager
asked why the City should always reduce its services to the property owners
when other governments never seem to be asked to do so, The City Manager stated
that the down payment on Che punc�ase of a fxre truck was deleted irom the
budget and that this deletion could result in loss of a possible decrease in
insurance raCes to residents in the City of Fridley larger than the amount
of taxes required to purchase the fire truck,
Mx'. Wilbur Whitmore stated that the Pa'cks and Recreation Departments are
receiving funds amount%ng to 10% of the budget He stated that he believes
the City cannot afford to spend 10( of reaenue on Parks and Recreation, The
� City Manager stated that he has already cut the Parks and Recreation budget
by $8,245, Mr, Whitmore stated that the police Department mighC, if it were
of adequate size, save a life or reduce the amount of crime, He stated that
parks and recreations programs may reduce �uvenile deliquency problems, but
that $96,000 for the parks program is too high. He stated that he doubts if
other Cities spend such a large percentage of their funds for Parks and
Recreation. Councilman Wright stated that the standard amount which the average
municipality in the ilnited States spends for Parks and Recreati�n is 12i,
whereas, the City of Fridley is spending only 10% sSor Parks and Recreation.
Councilman Wright stated, further, thaC the City of Fridley has only half the
amount of park acreage recommended as a standard for a City the size oi the
City of Fridley. Councilman Wright stated, further, that during the past
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summer 400 children took part in the Recreation program, 400 children took
part in the day camps, and approximately 400 children took part in the
swimming program sponsored hy the Recreation Department.
Mr. Tonco stated that he believes the construction of the Moore Lake Beach
House wasted $20,000 of City funds. He stated that he believes the water
of Moore Lake is salty enough to float an egg. He stated that he is opposed
to the construction of the tennis court on Moore Lake Beach and that he finds
that construction of a bath house on Moore Lake Beach was unnecessary, since
the children w�i1 continue to use Moore Lake as a bathroom whether the bath-
house exists or not. Councilman Wright stated that he must challenge the ,
statement of Mr. Tonco, that the Health Inspector makes periodic checks of
the water of Moore Lake and has found that the"water is not salty but that
it is acceptable and completely safe for swimming. Mr. Tonco stated that
the budget of Parks and Rec�Cation must be cut.
Mrs. Ranco Schuur stated that Urban Renewal will cost money and asked the
Council to discuss the expenses of Urban Renewal.
Councilman Thompson stated that he was a member of the Parks Committee and
would like to hear suggestions concerning cuts for the Parks budget.
Mr. Tonco stated that he would have opposed the construction of the beach
house had he been aware that the construction was planned. Mayor Nee
informed Mr. Tonco that he was present at several of the Council Meetings
when constructfon of the beach house was disucussed. Councilman Sheridan
stated that rather than taking any specific items out of the budget, he
caould rather see definite dollar amounts cut from the budget and allow the
department heads to reduce the budget by these dollar amounts as the department
heads are closer to the working of the various departments and can rework
the budgets in a more suitable manner.
A visitor, Mrs. Murray Straus, stated that she did not want the Council to
think that the Parks and Recreation budget should be cut. She stated that
people have a 1ot of time to spend and that it is expensive to go to parks
in other cities or to use recre�'i.onal facilities in other Cities. She �
stated that she would like to see the Parks and Recreation budget left as
it is or increased.
Councilman Wright stated that the Council spent five hours considering cuts
and cut items from the budget which were not luxuries. He stated that the
Council succeeded in reducing the budget by several mills. He stated these
cuts were often made by making very sma11 cuts whieh amounted to no more
than a tenthof a mi11 at a time, after making quite a few cuts the budget
had not been substantially reduced. He stated that it was a painful process
to delete some of these items from the budget.
(SEE AMENDMENTS S�PTCMBER 20, 1965 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES):
Mr. Tonco stated that he favored the suggestion of Mr. Sheridan for cutting
the budget. Councilman Kirkham stated that across-the-board cuts were made
in various departmental requests in order to reduce the budget to the given
amounts. The City Managex stated that he does not believe that people of the
City would want the cuts. He stated that,the level of services for 1966 is
planned to be the same as that of 1965 even though the population of the City
will probably increase in 1966. He stated that the increase in population and
consequent reduction in the level of services will probably not be satisfactory
to the majority of the people, The City Manager asked why the Taxpayers
Association did not advocate cutting the budgets of other governmental entities
rather than further cutting the budget of the City. Mr. Tonco replied that the
Taxpayers Association has to start cutting the budget of the City, and that it �
can work best to cut the budget of the local Government.
Mrs. Sue Miskowic was present at the Council Meeting. She stated that she
believes the demands for cutting the budget made by the Taxpayers Association
were un�ust. She said she wished to commend the Council for their work in
drawing up the budget, and stated that she does not believe anyone should find
fault with the budget unless he has studied the budget page by page and asked
for explantions of items he does not understand. She stated that she believes
it un�ust to cut the budget of the Parks and Playgronnd Sub-Committee and the
Recreation Commission.
Mr. Whitmore stated that the Taxpayers Association would like to study the
budget for some additional t�me before the Council adopts it.
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Motion by Thompson to continue to the Regular Council Meeting of September 20,
1965 consideration of the 1966 budget. Seconded by Wright. ❑pon a volce vote,
there being no nays, the motian carried unanimously.
BILLBOAAD AND SIGNS ORDINANCE (TABLED 7/19/65):
Mayor Nee stated that the proposed Billboard and Sign Ordinance had been
referred to the Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters for consideration
He stated that the League of Women Votexs provided the Council with a lettex
listing their recommendations concerning the Billboard and Signs Ordinance
, Mr. Leonard Inderlee was present at the Council Meeting representing the
Chamber of Commerce, He stated that the retail committee of the Chamber of
Commerce studied the proposed ordinance and wished to add amendments to the
ordinance which were included in the Billboard and Signs Ordinance used in
the City of Coon Rapids. He stated that this amendment Yo Chaptiar 56.03 wauld
provide that there be no annual fee for signs attached to buildings advertising
the sale of services or products sold or provided inside the building. He
stated that the Chamber of Cou¢nerce also questioned whether existing signs
must be made to conform to the setbacks required 6y this proposed ordinance
Mayor Nee Lnformed Mr. Inderlee tfiat under the Constitution, the City cannot
enforce the law upon signs built be£ore the ordinance was passed. 3�ir. Indexlee
stated that the Chamber agrees with the setback and height of a sign on a
bui�ding is not sifficient to provide good visibility for these signs. He
stated that some of these signs may be located on top of a building, in which
case, a greater height would be necessary with a greater setback before the
signs would be adequately visible. Mr. Inderlee stated that the Board of
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce wi11 meet on Thursday, September 16th,
and would like to discuss the ordinance with a member oF the Council.
Councilman Wrigfit stated that he believes it would be appropriate to
include in the ordinance regulating signs and billboards a provision making
it a misdemeanor for persons not owning signs to destroy or deface signs.
He stated that he believes this would improve the tone, level and conduct
� of election campaigns and reduce the destruction of some of the Candidate
signs which has occured during the past election,
Motion by Sheridan to receive the comments and recommendations of the Chamber
of Co�nerce concerning the Signs and Billboard Ord�nance and ask the
Administxation to revise the Ordinance to include the recommendations of
the Chamber of Coffinerce and League of Women Voters. Seconded by Wright Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carrled unanimously.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE �k308 AMENDING CI-IAPTER 46;
Mayor Nee explained the puxpose of the pxopsed ordinance and stated that the
first reading of the ozdinance was accepted on August 16, 1965.
Motion by Wright to walve second reading of the ordinance, to adopt the ordinance
and publish same. Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, there being no
nays, the motiQn carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE CLASSIFYING ADDITIONAL ZONTNG DISTRICT (TAHTED 8/23/65):
The City Manager read the proposed Ordinance.
Mayor Nee explained the purpose of the proposed Ordinance.
� Motion by Wright to accept the Ordinance classifying additional zoning districts
upon first reading. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a roll ca11 vote, there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE VACATING PORTION OF SIREET - SOHNSON'S RIVERLANE ADDITTON:
TABLED 8/23/65):
The Gity Manager explained the purpose of the proposed ordinance and illustrated
the land vacation on the City map. The City �ngineer staeed thae the aquistLtion
of an easement is hold�ng up construction of street improvements on Riverview
Terrace. The City Engineer stated that the preliminary report on the storm
sewer and a 4earing will also be required before Riverview Terrace can be improved
Motion by Wright to waive the first reading and adopt the Ordinance vacating
portions of the street easement in Johnson's Riverland Addition. Seconded by
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Sheridan. Upon a roll ca11 vote, there being no nays, the motion carried
unanimously.
AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN OIL COMPANY (TABI,ED 8/23/65):
tihe City Attorney stated that he examined the City Charter and found that the
City wi11 need to write a franchise agreement with American Oil Company
for the location of the American Di1 Company pipelLne in the City streets.
He stated that an agreement has been drawn with the American Oil Company.
The Charter provides for adoption of a franchise by the passage of an
ordinance and requires a Public Hearing for the Adoption of the Ordinance. �
The City Manager asked the Council whether they wished to set a date for the
hearing for the Ordinance.
Councilman Wright stated that when a City grants a franchise the City receives
goods and services in return for the franchise. He stated that there are no
goods or services delivered to the City as a result of the location of the
pipeline through the City, Councilman Wright stated that he sees no reason why
the American Oi1 Company should be allowed to run the pipeline through the
City of Fridley for nothing. Councilman Wright stated that he believes
negotiations should be conducted with the Aznerican OL1 Company to obtain a
consideration for the benefit of the City.
The City Engineer stated that the American Oil Company can acquire an easement
from private persons and that costs of the American Oil Company to relocate
the pipeline wi11 affect the cost to the Minnesota Highway Department for
construction of Trunk Highway ��47 south of University Avenue. The City
Engineer stated that the City needs to cooperate with American Oil Company to
have the pipeline moved in order not to delay construction of Trunk Highway
;�47. He stated that the American Oil Company is not anxious to relocate the
pipeline and if they fail to relocate the pipeline it will delay construction of
Trunk Highway ik47. The City Engineer stated, further, that the Ameriean Oil
Company owns an easament and that the Minnesota Highway Department has condemned
the easement of the American Oil Company in order to construct Trunk Highway �47.
Councilman Sheridan stated that he believes it would be wise to have theCity �
Engineer determine whether the City will need to locate streets upon
easements of the American Oil Company in the future. He stated that should
the City need to obtain an easement from the American Oil Company in the
future, the American Oil Company could charge the City a high price for the
easement. The City Engineer stated that this is the last day the Council
could consider this matter if they did not want the Minnesota Highway Department
to delay construction of Trunk Highway -0k47.
Councilman Wright stated that there is a question what consideration the City
can obtain in return for providing the American Oil Company with an easement
in the City streets. Councilman Wright suggested that the City Attorney
negotiate with the American Oil Company to obtain a service charge of $1.00
per year for the life of the franchise and then negotiate for a higher charge
when the franchise runs out, The City Attorney stated that the franchise may
run for a considerable period of time before running out.
Motion by Sheridan to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the documents
necessary to grant a£ranchise to the American Oi1 Company for relocation
of the pipeline in the City of Fridley including a charge of $1.00 per year
to the American Oi1 Company for use of the City easement. Seconded Uy Wright.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 4�156-1965 CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT FOR SANITARY SEWEA, WATER, AND
STORM SEWER dk67: �
The Finance Director explained that there are two rolls for part of the
assessment of SW&SS -0�67. He stated that the Council mast choose between
the two rolls. Mayor Nee stated that the Council should first make a motian
to receive letters of ob�ection from Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Smith, Mr, and Mrs.
Lewis Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. Zylka concerning the assessment for SW&559�'67.
The Mayor said these persons ob�ect to the assessment on the grounds that they
do not benefit from the construction.
Mr. Wayne Holte was present at the Council Meeting and stated that he owns
Lot 23 on Hill Crest Drive. He stated that this matter was brought up two
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years ago during the pr�'_iminaxy h�eari_ng F+�i the imp�c,vetwent.- He sta�ted that
he discussed the matter with Nir. Olson, member of the consulting engineering
firm of Comstock and Davis, aad asked him to came to the �ntersection of
Woody Lane and Hillcxest Drive and check the water f1ow. He stated that
Mr. Olson checked the water flow several times and found that water does not
go down Woody Lane. He stated that he observed the waCer for several years
and found that water goes down Hill Crest Drive to Central.
Motion by Sheridan to receive the letter from Mr, and Mrs Gerald Smith,
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, and Mr, and Mrs. Zylka objecting to assessment for
, SWckSSif67. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice voee, there being no nays,
the motion carried unanimouslq.
Motion by Sheridan to delete the alternate Assessment Roll including Moore
Lake Hills Addition in area D-1,2,3 from the Assessment Roll and adopt
Resolution �k156-1965 confixming the Assessment Roll for sanitary sewer, water
and storm sewer Pro�ect �k67 incorporating the assessment spread for area D-1,
2, 3 provided to the Council. Seconded by Kirkham Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL - SS&SW ��58 (TABLED 8/23/65):
Motion by Wright ro table to the Regular Council Meeting of September 20, 1965
consideration of the Resolution Confirming Assessment Roll ior construction
project SS&SW��58. Secanded by Kirkham. IIpon a voice vote, t-here being no
nays, the motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATION
GIBBS: PHILLIPS STATION BUILDING PERMIT
Mr. Vixgil Herxick was present at the Council Meeting and stated that he
understood the City contacted Phillips Petroleum Company with regard to
construction of the building along University Avenue and found no particular
conflict with the construction schedule or location of the servLCe road. He
1 stated that Phillips Petroleum Company is willing to delay construceion of the
building for 60 days to provide the City with time to cansider construction
oE the service road. He stated that Mr. Schuur wants to obtain a Building
PermiC at this time for construction of the service station Mr. Herrick
stated that he has a copy of the p1oC plan previously submitted to Che Council
for construction of the service station and if the copy furnished to the City
has been misplaced, Phillips Petroleum Company wi11 be glad to submi[ a new
copy to the City.
Motion by Wright to grant the requese of Mr. Schuur Por a Building Permit for
conStYUCtion of a Phillips 66 Service Station at 5669 University Avenue Northeast
Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion
carried unanimously.
BUILDSNG PERMIT APPLICATION - GRAVES - SUNRAY DA SERVICE STATTON:
Mr. Ward Gronfield was present at the Council Meeting representing Eugene and
Clarence Graves. Mr. Gronfield stated that construction of this service
station is similar to the construction of the Phillips 66 Station. He asked
the Council to waive consideraCion of the construction plans by the Building
Board and the Safety Committee and grant a i3uilding Permit for construction
of the oil stattion immediately. Mayor Nee stated that construction of the
sexvice station is referied to the Safety Committee in order to establish the
access to the serv7.ce sCation. The City Manager stated that the Building
� Board had not been notified of the next meeting since there were no items on
the agenda of the Building Board, but that he would have his secretary notxfy
members of the Building Board, but that he would have his secretary notify
members of the Building &oard of a meeting and if a quorum could be obtaLned
the request of Clarence and Eugene Graves could be considered by the Building
Board on September 8th an.d by the Safety Committee on September 15th. I-Ie
stated that the Council could then consider the matter on September 20th.
Mr. Gronfield stated thaC this is agrecable te his clients. Councilman Wright
stated thathe believes the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment �uthority should
be asked to consider the request for a Building Permit as a matter of procedure,
since this land is included in the Urban Renewal program for the south IIniversity
area, to see if the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment �uthority has any
ob�ections to the construction of the service staCion.
Motion by Ki'tkham to refer the request of Clarence and Eugene Graves for a
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Building Permit for construction of a Sunray DX Oil Station at 5701 University
Avenue Northeast to the Administration for processing, and reconsider the
request at the Regular Council Meeting of September 20, 1965. Seconded by
Thompson. Upon a voice vote, there �eing no nays, the motion carried
unanimously.
BUILDING PP�RMIT APPLICATION - 6001/6005 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NORTHEAST -
MARCHIAFAVA:
Mr. Marchiafava was not present at the Council Meeting, Mayor Nee asked
the City Manager whether the City has plans of the construction proposed ,
by Mr. Marchiafava. The City Manager answered that he does not have these
plans. Councilman Thompson stated that most applicants for Building Permits
support their application with more than a request. He stated that he believes
the Council should ask for more information before considering the request of
Mr. Marchiafava.
Motion by Kirkham for the approval of the Building Permit application of
Mr. Marchiafava to reconstruct his property at 6001/6005 IIniversity Avenue
Northeast to its original condition. Mayor Nee stated that the motion
failed £or lack of a second.
Councilman Wright stated that in a similar situation the City obta�ned from
the property owner an agreement to improve his property above the original
condition. Ae stated that perhaps the Council could obtain a similar agreement
from this property owner. He suggested that the matter to put aside until
the Council can obtain more information concerning the request.
The Counci took no action upon this matter.
P�RMIT APPLICATION - 5612-5614 - 6TH STREET NORTHEAST AND 5618/5620 -
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Councilman Wright stated that he is reluctant to reco�end granting the
request of Ardis Christianson for a Building Permit to repair these properties. �
Councilman Wright stated that these properties are war surplus structures,
that they are not mounted on footings, that the crawl space under the
structure is an open mud ho1e, the buildings are maintained badly, the
buildings are unsanitary, unsafe, and unhealthy. Councilman Wright stated
that the vast ma�ority of the people in the area want the buildings cleaned
up. Councilman Wright stated that he does not believe the owner of these
buildings would be al'lowed to move them into Fridley under the present
ordinances. He stated that he believes these buildings are as close to a
definition of blight as any buildings in the City of Fridley. Councilman
Wright stated, further, that information given to the Council indicates that
the ordinance concerning fire rated rooms where furnaces are located needs to
be amended.
Councilman Kirkham stated that the report concerning the structures shows
that there are no gross hazards existing in the buildings. -
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Bloom, 5611 - 6th Street Northeast, were present at the
Council Meeting and Mr. Bloom ststed that the Building Inspector told him
the Buildings are sub-code, hazardous and should be demolished under the
Dangerous Building Statutes. He stated that he has made several complaints
to the City concerning the condition of the buildings. He stated that the
Building Inspector informed him that the buildings were damaged more than 50%
of the value before the sto� and the buildings cannot be brought up to Code.
He stated that the lawn surrounding the buildings has only been cut once
during the entire year. Mr. Bloom stated further that the buildings have �
small living units, no basements, no wash room, and �ust a small kitchen.
He stated that in one oF the building units a family with six children is
living.
Councilman Wright stated that he found reports of the building contradictory.
Motion by Wright to table consideration of the request of Ardis Christianson
for a Building Permit to repair the structures at 5612/5614 and 5618/5620 -
6th Street Northeast, that the Council undertake condemnation of these
buildings and of the dupYexes at 5600/5602 and 5606/5608 - 6th Street North-
east under the Dangerous Building Ordinances and Statutes. The Mption was not
seconded.
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Motion by Wright to deny the request o£ Ardis Christianson Fox a Building
Permit to make repaiss to the structures at 5612/5614 and 5618/5620 - 6tii
Street Northeast. Seconded by Sheridan. IIpon a voice vote, there being
no nays, the motion caxried unanimously.
Motion by Wright that the City undertake condemnation of the duplexes located
at 5600/5602, 5606/5608, 5612/5614, 5618i5620 - 6th Street Noxtheast under
the Dangerous Building Statutes. Seconded by Thompson Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, the motion carried unanxmously.
, POSTING OF ABLE STREET FOR TWO HOUR PARKING (TABLED 8/2/65, 8/16/65):
Councilman Kirkham stated that examination of the police log concerning
vio]a�ons along Ab1e Street showed there is no need for a two hour parking
Ordinance on this portion of Able Street.
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Motion by Kirkham to table indefinitely consideration of posting Able Street
for two hour parking. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being
no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - AUGUST 26, 1965:
LOT SPLIT REQIIEST: L.S. �k65-07, AOGER BOOTH: LOTS 1 THROUGH 3, BLOCK 11,
HAMILTON'S ADDITION TO MECHANICSVILLE:
Mr. Booth was present at the Council Meeting. He stated that even though
these properties are zoned for general multiple dwellings, he cannot se11
the properties for this purpose, but that he can se11 the properties for
construction of single family dwellings. The Council examined drawings
of the proposed lot split,
Motion by Wright to approve Lot Split �k65-07 of Lot 2, Block 11, Hamilton's
Addit�on to Mechanicsville as shown on the plat filed with the City.
Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there heing no nays, the motion
carried unanimously.
LOT SPLIT REOUEST L.S. 9�65-OS, GERAL➢ D SMITII: PART OF ZOT 15 A
Motion by Kirkham to approve Lot Split ��65-08 of part of Lot 15 in Auditor's
Sub-Division dk129 as shown on the plat filed with the City, Seconded by
Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously
-02, REDUCE PRESENT 30 FOOT EASMENT TO CONVENTIONAL 12 FOOT
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BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT:
The City Manager read the motion of the Planning Commission concerning Che
proposed easement vacat�.on, The City Manager asked the Citq Attorney whether
the vacation requires a Public Hearing, The City Attorney answered, "Yes."
Councilman Sheridan asked why the City should reduce Yhe size of the utility
easement when the City on other occasions paid money to obtain a laraer utiliey
easement. Councilman Sheridan stated thaY in the future the City might need
the utility easement. The City Manager replied that apparently the property
owner needs the land on the easement to build upon the property. Councilman
Wright stated that he would suggest the City a11ow the property owner to build
upon the easement at his own risk and simply state the City has no ob�ections
to the proposal of the property owner to build upon the easement. Mayor Nee
asked why the request was made by the Building InspecCor, The City Manager
� stated that the property owner may have asked the Building Inspectior whether
vacation of part of the easement could be obtained The City Manager stated
that the request Was considered by the P1ats and Sub-Divisions Sub-Committee
and the Street and Utilities Sub-Committee. Ae stated that these cou¢nittees
recommended that the Utility Easement Vacation be granted Councilman Wr�ght
stated that he would like to have the consulting engineer examine the request
and make recommendations to the Council concerning the same.
Motion by Thompson to table to the Regular Council Meeting of September 20,
1965 consideration oE Vacation of the Utility Easement in Blocks 1 and 2,
Lyndale Builders 7th Addition. Seconded by Sheridan, Upon a voice vote,
there 6eing no nays, the motion carrled unanimously.
Councilman Wright left the meeting at 12:27 A.M.
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E309 REGiTLATING THE USES PF
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The City Manager read the motion of the Planning Commission recommending adoption
of the Ordinance.
The City Manager read the Ordinance.
Motion by Sheridan to adopt the Ordinance upon second reading and publish same.
Seconded by Thompson. Upon a roll call vote, there being no nays, the motion
carried unanimously.
Councilman Wright returned to the Council Meeting at 12:30 A.M.
ST:
Mr. Levine and Mr, Hawrysh were present at the Council Meeting. rir. Levine
showed the plan of the City Center building renewal project to the Council
and the location of the rezoning drawn on the plan to the Council. Mayor
Nee asked Mr. Comstock whether there were any sewer pxoblems on 64th Avenue
Northeast which the Council should consider in connection with the request
of Mr. Levine to rezone this property. Mr, Comstock stated that under the
original zoning plan of the City there is no problem,.
Mr, Hawrysh discussed with the Council his plans for the construction of an J
apartment building upon this property. He explained how he plans to meet the
requirements of the City Ordinances, provide storage space for the occupants
of the apartment buildings and provide parking space for the occupants. She
City Manager asked Mr. Hawr�}rsh whether he discussed the drainage problems
of the parking lot and the additional drainage added to the watershed by the
construction of the building with the City Engineer. Mr, Hawrysh answered,
"Yes," Mr. Hawrysh showed the Council the site plan of the proposed construction
of the apartment buildings.
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Councilman Sheridan asked Mr. Comstock if the sanitary sewer will handle the �
additional load provided by the apartment buildings. Mr. Comstock answered
that he does not know. Mr. Hawrysh stated that he has not had any trouble
with the drainage on his property in the past. Councilman Wright stated
that property owners to the south of the property of Mr. Hawrysh have complained
about the capacity of the sanitary sewer. The City Engineer stated that the
sanitary sewer system serving these apartments goes to the lift station and
construction of the additional apartment building will provide an additional
load to the lift station. Councilman Thompson stated that property owners
living South of 64th Avenue contend that the apartment buildings contribute huge
amounts of sewage to the sanitary sewer and that the sewer is inadequate to handle
these amounts. He stated that the Council needs to be sure that adequate facilities
will be provided for handling the sanitary sewage.
Mr. Hawrysh stated that he originally applied in February, 1965 for rezoning of
this land and a permit for eonstruction of the apartment buildings, He stated
that he wishes to begin construction of the apartment buildings immediately. He
stated that in February, 1965 the Council promised to set the date for a
Public Hearing for rezoning of this land. Mayor Nee stated that it is still
necessary to hold a Public Hearing to rezone the land and ascertain whether
property owners have any ob�ections to the rezoning. Mr. Hawrysh said he talked
to the neighbors in the area and 79% of the people in the area have no objections
to rezoning this property for another apartment building. Mayor Nee asked
Mr. Hawrysh whether he would meet with the Building Board to discuss his plans
for construction of the apartment building. Mr. Hawrysh answered, "Yes."
The Council took no action upon this matter.
BUII,DING BOARD MEETING MINIITES - AUGUST 25, 1965:
BIIILDING PERMIT APPLICATION EOR THE SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION
ON THE FEDERAL STATION AT 7365 EAST RIVER ROAD NORTHEAST (REQUEST BY JOE SERGLOFF,
SUPERIOA OIL COMPANY, 9500 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, 55420):
Mr. Bergloff, Mr. Ken Olson and Mr. Lloyd Rush were present at the Council
Meeting representing the Superior Oi1 Company. Mr. Bergloff presented the Council
with plans of the proposed construction of the oiI station. He stated that at the
present time Superior Oil Company does not plan to construct the canopy shown
on the proposed drawings but may asic for a Building Permit for construction of
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the canopy at a later date. Mr, Bergloff stated that the Superior Oil Company
discussed the grades on the property with Darrel Clark of the City Engineers
ofEice. He stated that some of the grade problems haoe been resolved as a
result of this discussion. Mr. Bergloff stated that it was brought to his
attention that a possible hazard exists due to the location of the driveway
on the north side of the Federal Station and the driveway of the ad�oining
drive-in, dairy store and restaurant. He stated that the Superior Oi1 Company
is willing to pay half the cost of a connecCing drive between the Federal
Station and the drive-in should the owner of the drive-in be agreeable to such
construction. He stated that he believes this construction would be of more
� benefit to the owner of the drive-in than to the Superior Oil Company, There
was a lengY.hy discussion of grades, safety, of access to the Federal Station
and the Building Board Meeting.
Mayor Nee informed Mr. Bergloff that he wished the Superior Oil Company would
change the billboards surrounding the present Federal Staeion eo conform with
the new billboard and sign ordinance which the City is presently considering.
Mr. Bergloff stated that Superior Oil Company would be happy to change these
billboards to conform with the ordinance. Councilman Thompson asked
Mr. Bergloff when he plans construction of this station. Mr, Sergloff answered,
"In the fall of 1965."
Motion by Wright to concur with the reconmtendation of the Building Board and
approve the request of the Superior Oi1 Company for a Building Permit for
constxuction upon the property at 7365 East River Road NortheasC contingent
upon compliance with the ordinance on elevation of the property. Seconded
by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, there bei,ng no nays, the motion carried
unanimously.
TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY - MICHAEI. 0'BANNON:
Mr. 0'Bannon was present at the Council Meeting. He stated that the county
was unable to sell any of the tax forfeit lands in the City of Fridley. He
stated that one man offered to buy all the Cax forfeit land in the City of
Fridley provided there were no special assessments on this property. He
� stated that he opposed selling all this land to one gentleman but that if
the City of Fridley would be willing to take back the assessments and re-
certify the assessments with the interest thereon to the County, spreading
the assessments over long periods of time, he belie�ed the County could
se11 these parcels. He stated that he favored posting of each of the
parcels individually for resale. Mr. 0'Bannon stated that the County would
sell these parcels under contract for deed, requiring a$500 down payment
with payments over a 3 year period and providing that a buyer would become
delinquent if he fiailed to make payments within 30 days. Mr. 0'Bannon stated
that the law requLres that assessments due on the property be paid before the
property can be sold.
Councilman Sheridan stated that Mr. 0'Bannon is proposing to add the interest
due on the assessments against these properties and xeassess the amounts due
against these properties over ten or twenty years Mayor Nee asked Mr. 0'Bannon
whether his p'.�}posal is 1ega1, Mr. O�Bannon answexed, "Yes". Councilman
Thompson asked Mr. 0'Bannon whether this proposal has been carried out anywhere
else. Mr. O�Bannon answe7'ed, "No, not to my knowledge". Mr. 0'Bannon stated
that he believes the City will never Ue able to collect taxes assessed against
this property in any othex way. He stated that the buyers ob�ected to the
amount of the special assessments against the property, The City Attorney
stated that the City could carry out the plan of Mr. 0'Bannon by having the
Finance Director send a letter to the County withdrawing the assessments on
the property, the City would hold a reassessment proceeding and spread the
� assessments over a long period of time against these properties before the
sale of the properties. He stated that it would 6e poss�ble for the City
not to certify the assessments until the day after the sale or when the County
wants the assessments recertified. He stated that the Einance Director could
provide a schedule to the County before sale of the property specifying the
amount of the assessments per year on each property.
Motion by Thompson to receive the recommendation of Mr. Michael 0'Bannon and
commend him for a thoughtful and creative plan, to direct the City Attorney
to check if there are any legal ramifications which the City should consider
in the use of this plan and report to the Council. Seconded by Wright. Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
PETITION ��24-1965:
The City Manager explained that this petition is a petition for maintenance
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of certain roads in the City of Fridley, and included is a petition for
improvement of one of the roads. Mr. Benjamin, a signer of the petition,
was present at the Council Meeting and stated that he wished to have these roads
plowed in order to obtain access to his property in the winter time, He
stated that it is necessary to have the roads plowed in order for the fire
department to get its equipment to these properties in case of fire. The
City Manager stated that the right-of-way of these streets is narxow and the
City does not plow these uarrow streets excegt when the City believes it is
necessary to do so in order to obtain access to the properties for the fire
department. Councilman Wright stated that he believes that Washington Street
should be maintained by the City of Fridley. Councilman Thompson asked
whether any lots are tax delinquent. Mr. Ben�amin answered that he does not
know but he does not believe the lots are tax delinquent and that he has
attempted to check on this matter. Mayor Nee asked whether any oE these
streets will be constructed in the future. Mr. Ben�amin answered, "Yes.^
He stated that his home fronts on Jefferson and he does not oh�ect to
paving the street, but that he would be satisfied with a gravel street in front
of his home, He stated that he wished to have the right-of-way to provide
him with access to 58th Avenue, otherwise, it is necessary for him to £resspass
upon his neighbors property in the wintertime in order to obtain access to
his own pro� rty, Mr. Ben�amin stated that he would he satistied wi2h a
30 foot hard surface road plowed by the City in the wintertime.
Motion by Wright to recieve Petition ��24-1965, refer it to the Administration
for a feasiblity study, and direct the Administration to make recommendations
to the Council concerning what the City can do to staisfy Mr. Benaamin's
needs and those of his neighbors. Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote,
there b�ing no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION �k157-1965: TO EXTEND THE
SYSTEM BY THE ADDITION OF
Councilman Wright stated that he discussed construction of the reservoir
with the Parks and PlaygraYrls Su3-Committee and the Recreation Commission
and these groups have no ob�ection to the construction of a flat top
reservoir with the understanding that some use could be made of the top of
the reservoir for recreation.
Mr. Gene Peterson, member of the firm of Hodne Associates, was present at
the Council Meeting. Mr. Peterson stated that he and the other arnhitects,
members of the firm of Hodne Associates, were rather excited about the plan
to make use of the top of the reservoir for recreation purposes. -He sfated
that the top of the reservoir wonld have sufficient structural strength and
could be used for any one of a number of recreational purposes. He stated,
however, that the State Board of Health is�opposed to any use of the top of
the reservoir for this purpose, since the State Board of Health believes that
leaks will inevitabley develop in the top of the seservoir and the use of
the reservoir or access to the reservoir by groups of people will create
a hazard regardless of the manner in which the reservoir is vented. He
stated that the State Board of Health requires that horizontal surpaces of
the reservoir be inaccessible. He stated that this makes it impossible
for the la�caping to be extended to the top of the reservoir and may require
that the reservoir be fenced. ,
Mr. Peterson stated that the firm of Hodne Associates considered various
other schemes for making use of the reservoir, and one of these schemes is to
sculpture the verticle surfaces of the reservoir in concrete. Councilman
Wright asked Mr. Peterson which is the better buy, concrete sculpturing on
the vertical sur£ace� of the reservoir or landscaping the area around the
reservoir. Mr. Peterson stated that landscaping must be maintained, whereas,
less maintenance is required for sculptures. Councilman Wright asked
whether it would be possible to paint murals upon the reservoir. Mr. Peterson
replied that it w�uld be easy to paint murals on the reservoir. The City
Attorney stated that he would like to recommend construction of a monument on
top the reservoir to commen¢norate the tornado of May 6, 1965. Councilman
Wright suggested letting each senior high school class paint a portion of the
reservoir. He said in time this will produce an abstract painting,
Mayor Nee asked Mr. Comstock whether the reservoir would be constructed of the
reinforced concrete or whether it would be constructed of prestressed concrete
with concrete sprayed on the steel frame. Mr. Comstock answered that the
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reservoLr wi11 becrmstructed of reinforced concrete in the usual manner wrth a
six inch pltch on the roof, and concrete will not be sprayed on the frame.
Councilman Wright stated that he favors construction of the reservoir now and
beautifying it later. Mr. Comstock stated that there is not time to beg�n
construction of the reservoir this season if plans are to 1nclude sculpturing
the outside of the reservoux. He stated that there is time to consider an
exterior treatment of the reservoir at a later date, Counc�lman Wright asked
whether this is a good time to let bids for the construction of the reservoir
Mr. Comstock stated that he believes this is a good time to let bids. Councilman
Kirkham stated that he favors something wiCh a low cost
Motion by Kirkham Co adopt Resolution ��157-1965 setting the date and time of
October 11th at 12•00 noon for the opening of bids and the date of Octoher 18th,
1965 for considerations of bids for the construction of the 3,000,000 gallon
reservoir. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there heing no nays,
the motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT TO HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE (TABT�.D 8J23J65):
Mayoi Nee Proposed the name of J. D. Amerman, 5650 Regis Drive, for appointment
to the Human Relations Committee, He stated that Mr. Amemian is an Attorney
and a member of the firm of Wagner, Wagner and Amerman.
Motion by Wright to approve the appointment of Mr. J. D. Amerman to the
Human RelaCions Committee. Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MTNUTES - AUGUST 18, 1965:
Motion by 5heridan to receive and file the minutes of the Safety Committee
Meeting of August 18, 1965. Seconded by Wright Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MCETTNG MINUT�S - AUGUST 18, 1965:
Motion by Kirkham to receive and file the minutes of the Fridley Housing and
Redevelopment Authority Meeting of August 18, 1965. Seconded by Sheridan,
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion caxried unanimously
FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - AUGIIST 26, 1965:
Motion by Sheridan to receive and file the mir.utes of the Fridley Housing and
Redevelopment �uthority Meeting of August 26, 1965. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION �f158-1965 FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR
OF SURVEYS AND
Motion by Thompson to adopt Resolution ��158-1965. Seconded by Wright
voice vote, Councilman Kirkham voting no, the motion carried.
RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - JULY 29, 1965;
Upon a
Councilman Wright stated that he wished to draw attention to one recommendation
of the Recreation Commission, namely, that the Moore Lake Seach closing date
be set by the Recreation Director rather than by Ordinance He sta�ed that
this would necessitate an amendment to the Ordinance_
Motion by Wzight to receive and file the minutes of the Recreation Commission
Meeting of July 29, 1965. Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTSS - AUGUST 26, 1965;
Motion by Thompson to receive and f11e the minutes of the Recreation Commission
Meeting of August 26, 1965. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
JOINT PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS SUB-COMMTTTEE AND RECREATION COMNtISSION MEETING
MINIITES - AUGIIST 30, 1965;
Motion by Sheridan to receive and f�.le the minutes oP the Joint Parks and
Playgrounds Sub-Conmiittee and recreation Commission Meeting of August 30, 1965.
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unanimously,
COMNNNICATION•
IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried
CITY ATTORNEY: VOTING RESIDENCE:
Motion by Kirkham to receive and fzle the communication of the City Attorney
concerning the voting eligibility of former residents of the City of Fridley.
Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no.nays, the mokion
carried nnanimoasly.
CITY ATTORNEY: SEWER AND WATER REPA]AS:
The City PSanager stated that the research done by the City Attorney concerning
sewer and water repairs is an attempt to solve a diFficult situation. He
stated that the City does not want the property owner to dig up the street.
He ststed that the owner has to connect to the runout stub provided by the
contractor at the-edge of the street and that �fs runout stub requires most
of the maintenance.
MOTION by Wright to instruct the City Manager to recommend to the Council the
proper Ordinances or policies which the Council should adopt concerning
procedures for sewer and water repairs. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
CITY ENGINEER; STREET WIDTHS IN SSi�1Z AREA:
The City Engineer stated that he wished to have the Council decide which of
the streets between 49th Avenue and 45th Avenue Northeast in Fridley should
be a 30 foot width or a 36 foot width. The City Engineer explained that he
needs this decision in order to locate the catch basins for constructiom of
storm sewer pro�ect yk12. The CYty Engineer stated that it is cheaper to
move the catch basin doc�m stream on the lead than it is to extend the lead
and move the catch basin up stream. Councilman Wright asked whethar before
street paving is installed the sump around the catch basin could be shaped
to prevent washout o� the street. The City Engineer answered that this could
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Motion by Wright that the policy of the Council be that 3rd Street from
45th Avenue Northeast to 53rd Avenue Northeast be established a 44 foot wide
street, that 2z Street Northeast and 2nd Street Northeast from 45th Avenue
Northeast to 49th Avenue Nortfieast beestablished as 36 foot wide streets,
and that 46th Avenue Northeast, 47th Avenue Nortk�east, and 48th Avenue
Northeast from Main Street Northeast to 3rd Street Northeast be extablished
as 30 foot wide streets. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being
no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTTON �E159-1965 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, APPROVAL OF FINAI. PLANS AND
SPBCIFICATION, AND ORDERING BIDS - SSik12:
The City Engineer explained that the Minnesota Highway Depaxtihent wants the
City of Fridley to let bids for construction of SS ik12 before October 15, 1965.
He stated that the Minnesota Highway Deparment prepared the plans for SS��12
in previous years, and the firm of Comstock and Davis is presently bringing
the plans up to date. He stated that Columbia Heights wants to approve the
plans and the bids before the bids are let. The City Attorney stated that
The City of Fridley needs to have a contract with the City of Columbia He�,ghts
concerning construction of the project and listing the dates when payments
will be made for the pro�ect, He stated that#he believes the City of Columbia
Heights has sold bonds and has the funds available for construction of SS��12.
Councilman Sheridan asked whether it would be possible to obtain an agreement
with Columbia Heights that the bond money ire deposited in escrow with the
City of Fridley or that some agreement be written such that the City of Fridley
will be assured that the bond money will be available for construction of
SS4�12. The City Attorney stated that a written agreement with Columbia Heights
w�17. be drawn, whereby, Columbia Heights will agree to pay a given amount
on a given date and the bids will be submitted to them before the construction
contract is awarded, Councilman Sheridan stated that if the City of Columbia
Heights should be involved in a taxpayers suit to_prevent payment of the Punds,
the City of Fridley would not have the portion of funds that Columbia Heights
is contributing to the pro�ect, He stated that it �aould be better for the
City of Fridley to have the funds in escrow, The City Attorney suggested
that the Administration ask the City of Columbia lleights for an agreement to
eecrow the bond money for construction of SS�E12.
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The City Engineer suggested that both Fridley and Columbia Heights could sign
the contract for construction of SS��12 Mayor Nee asked whether the contractor
would agree to this a�rangement, and how he would estaUlish who was to provide
payment. Councilman Wright suggested that payment could be made by the City
of Fridley, the City of Columbia Heights, and the Minneso�a Highway Department
according to the proportion which each is required to furnish to the pro�ect
The City Attorney stated that once Columbia Heights approved the construction
of the pro�ect and signed the agreement they were bound to pay for the same He
stated that a taxpayers suit in the City of Fridley would also tie up funds in
the City of Fridley. Councilman Sheridan asked whether it was eorrect that
� when Columbia Heights approves the contract they also approve payment Council-
man Wright suggested that the City of Fridley could bill the City of Columbia
Heights for each stage of construction whenever a payment becomes due
The City Engineer stated that if the City is going to 1et bids for SS�f12 in
time for the Minnesota Highway Department to let bids for the construetion oP
Tiunk HiBhway �k47, it is necessary for the City to pass a resolution advertising
for bids.
The City Engineer asked whether the lateral going in Roman Road up to Gibralter
Road should be left in the Contract. The Councilmen agreed that the lateral
should be left in the contract.
Councilman Sheridan asked what is the estimated cost of the construction
Mr. Comstock answered that the Minnesota Highway Department estimated the
cost of construction at $990,000.00 one year ago. He stated that since
that time, acquisition of the right-of-way for trunk highway �k47 has been
deleted from the cost, but the construction of a�ditional laterals in the
City of Fridley and catch basins in the City of Columbia Heights have been
added to the construction pro�ect.
Councilman Sheridan asked Mr. Comstock what the�ee of Comstoc� and Davis
will be for this constauction. Mr. Comstock answered that the fee wi�1 be
6% of the construction cost which includes drawing the plans for construction,
' inspection and the field work of construction.
Motion by Sheridan to adopt Resolution i�159-1965. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION �k160-1965:
The City Attorney stated that if construction of storm sewer pro�ect i�12 is
to proceed, the City will need to authorize condemnation of certain lands for
construction. Councilman Sheridan stated,that if certain of the property
owners agree to donate lands needed for construction to the City of Fridley
and some of the owners do not donate the land bu��insist on being paid for
the land, it should.be the City policy to pay a11 the property owners for
the necessary easements. The City Attorney stated that he agrees with this
policy,
Motion by Thompson to adopt Resolution ,��160-1965. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATION•
CITY ATTOANEY: ST.1965-2 CONDEMNATION:
Motion by Kirkham to concur with the recommendations of the City Attorney,
approve the settlement of condemnation of street parcels in Street Pro�ect
, 1965-2 and state that the City is content and will aot appeal the condemnation
proceedings. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
the mot3on carried unanimously.
COMM[INICATION:
FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: BOND ELECTION:
Councilman Sheridan asked whether it is possible at this time to deteira�i:e
what the City's share of Urban Renewal costs w111 be. Councilman Wright
stated that estimates of the costs are made on the high side and that it
is estimated the costs will not exceed the amount recommended by the Fridley
HousLng and Redevelopment Authority.
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Motion by Wright to direct the Administration to take the proper legal steps
to place on the ballot of the General Election of November 2, 1965 a general
obligation bond issue for the purpose of carrying out Urban Renewal pro}ects
in the University Avenue pro�ect area, the City Center pro�ect area and the
Riverview Heights pro�ect area, the total amount not to exceed $968,400.00.
Secnnded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motiam
carried unanimously.
BUILDING PERMIT APPLZCATION - 370 MISSISSIPPI STREET - MISKOWIC:
Motion by Thompson to grant the request of Mr, and Mrs. Miskowic for a �
building Permit to make repairs upon their property at 370 Mississippi Street
Northeast. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION ��161-1965 AUTHORIZING SALE OF CERTAIN CITY PROPERTY:
Motion by Wright to adopt Resolution �k161-1965. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
R�SOLUTION 162-1965 CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT FOR STORM AND SANITARY SEWER
IMHtOVCMENT PROJECT �k71:
Motion by Wright to adopt Resolution -0F162-1965. Seconded by Thompson.
Upon a voice vote, there being no na;s, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 4�163-1965� CONFIRMIIIG ASSESSMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PAOJECT i�1964-1:
Motion by Wright to adopt Resolution ��163-1965. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, APPROVAL OF FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATION,
AND ORDERING BIDS FOR SEWER PROJECT -0�76:
Motion by Sheridan to table to the Regular Council Meeting of Septemher 20, �
1965 consideration of the Resolution ordering the improvement, final plans
and specifications, and ordering bids for sewer project ��76. Seconded by
Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
CIVIC CCNTER SIDS:
Motion by Kirkham to receive and file the memo of C. S. Smiley and Associates
concerning the Civic Center Bids. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Thompson left the Council Meeting at 2;30 A. M.
TRAILER PERMIT APPLICATION - 6876 CHANNLL ROAD:
Motion by ICirkham to approve the application of Walter N. Hill for a permit
to occupy a trailer at 6876 Channel Road. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
TRAILER PERMIT APPLICATION - 6570 FRIDLEY STREET:
Motion by Wright to approve the application of Soseph H. Anderson for a permit
to occupy a trailer at 6570 Fridley Street sub�ect to approval of connections
for services to the trailer. Seconded by Sheridan. IIpon a voice vote, there
being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. �
CLAIMS•
Motion by Kirkham to approve General and Public Utilities Claims 4F6232 through
��6362 and Liquor Claims �'k7758 through -0k7805. Seconded by Wright, Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. -
ESTIMATES•
Motion by Sheridan to approve payment of the following estimates:
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NUMBER
20537
1813
TO DEBRIS CLEAN UP CONTKACTORS
\ M�C.�1�7[�C G �P
Carl Bolander & Sons Co
Robert Crawford
Robert Crawford
Walter R. Freeman
Walter R. Freeman
Eridley Trucking Co.
EQUIPMENT
AMOiTNT
Hough H-70 loader w/operator $
Dump Truck w/operator
Dump Truck w/operator
HG 9 Loader
HG 9 Cat Loader
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804.00
760.00
1,445 00
1,360.00
28 Yd. Trash Trucks w/drivers 2,04D.00
634 Lametti & Sons, Inc. 795 American, Lo-boy Boom
Truck, w/operators 3,818.9R
$10,603.44
Seconded by Kirkham. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried
unanimous ly .
Motion by Wright to approve payment of the estimates following:
C. S. McCrossan Company, Inc,
Route ��2, Box 322
Osseo, Minnesota
Street Improvement pro�ect No. St, 1965-2
(MSAP Numbers 27-307-02, 27-312-03, 27-311-02,
27-301-02) according to contract (1965 State
Aid Program) (Partial).Estimates ;�3
Street Tmprovement Pro�ect No. St, 1965-1
according to contract (1965 Municipal Program)
(Partial) Estimate �F3
Zarson Tank Company
13001 Hideaway Trail
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343
Estimate d�l for work completed on Tornado
Damage - Fridley Watex Tank Tower (Partial)
Erwin Montgomery Construction Co.
2160 West County Road "D"
St. Pau1, Minnesota
Estimate �1�1 for work completed on Sewer and
Water Lines for Moore Lake Beach House,
according to contract (Final)
Johnson Bros. Highway & Heavy Constructors, Inc.
P.O. Box 1002
Litchfield, Minnesota
Estimate 4k5 - Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect
No. 5-B according to contract (Final) (Storm
Sewer north of T.H. �i1D0, Cast of T.H. �k47)
Layne-Minnesota Company
3147 California Street N.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Estimate �k2 - Water Improvement Project 34Q-2
according to contract (Final) (Pumping Install-
ation and Pumphouse - well �'�6 (6D0 - 63rd Ave. N.E.)
$ 46,630.51
$ 17,628.11
$ 3,910.50
$ 7,460.90
$ 17,455.54
$ 6,740.59
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�ergerson-Caswell, Inc.
13120 Wayzata Boulevard
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Water Improvement Pro�ect 34-R - �stimate ��4
according to contract, (Final) (Pumping
Equipment - Existing We11s 2,3,4, & 5)
Comstock & ➢avis, Inc.
Consulting Engineers
1446 County Road "J"
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432
Farnishing of resident inspection and resident
supervision for the staking out of construction
worlt:
L�stimate -0k1 - Sewer and Water Services for Moore
Lake Beach House
�stimate $2 - Sewer and Water Services for Moore
Lake Beach House,
Estima.te �r�4 - Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 34-0
(Crossing - T.H. ��694 - Johnson Street, 7th St. )
Estimate ik5 - Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 75-A
(Three Additional Drift Ldells) .
�stimate �k8 - Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement
Pro�ect No. 70. (Riverview Terrace, south of Missi-
ssippi Place; Lincoln (Ashton) Street, south of
Ironton Street, Sth Street, south of T. H. �'k100)
Estimate ik13 - Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement
Pro�ect No. 67 (1964 Sanitary Sewer and Water Program)
Estimate ik9 - Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 34Q-2
(Pumping installation and Pumphouse - Well �F6 -
600 - 63rd Avenue Northeast)
$ 2,841.92
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$ 45� 00
$ 150.00
$ 195.00
$ 32.50
$ 27.50 �
$ 105.00
Estimate �r�10 - Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect
Number 5-B (North of T.H. ;�100, east of T.H, ik47Z $ 165.00
Estimate i�3 - Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 75-B
(Booster Station - 63rd Avenue N.E. & T.H. �k100) $ 240.00
Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion
carried unanimously.
CLAIM OF JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMNNIERCE FOR PAR.K CLEANUP:
Motion by Kirkham to approve payment of the estimate of the Jr. Chamber of
Commerce for park cleanup in the amount of $4,000, Seconded by Wright. Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. -
LIC�NS�S•
Motion by Kirkham to approve the following license applications; .
ELECTRICAL
Cramer Electric Service Company
3101 Irving Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nyberg Electric
4104 West 62nd Street
Minneapolis 24, Minnesota
Trenary �lectric Company
3542 Coon Rapids Boulevard
Anoka, Plinnesota
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by
Claude Cramer, Jr.
Richard E. Nyberg
byt Loren Txenary
NEW
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Ray Stegora Plumbing & HesEing Co.
5419 Quebec Avenue North
Minneapolis 28, Minnesota
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
International Homes
2101 Broadway Street N.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Madway Main Line Homes, Inc.
7701 Normandale Road, Suite ��109
Minneap olis, Minnesota
Henry 0. Mikkelson
20 Wese 59th Street
Minneapolis 19, Minnesota
Taylor Maid Homes
1201 Highway -0�8
New Brighton, Minn.
Sheldon A. Mortenson Const. Co.
1200 Highway No, 100 N.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
HEATING
Ray Stegora Plumbing & Heating Co.
5419 Quebec Ave. No.
Minneapolis, 28, Minnesota
Town & Country Plumbing & Heating Co.
box 1473
Minnetonka, Minnesota
MASONRY
Thomas J. Boda
11260 Buchanan Road N.E.
Minneapolis �3, Minnesota
PLUMBING
Advance Plumbing Company
1920 Inca Lane
New Brighton, Minnesota
Avoles Plumbing Service, Inc.
779 East 7th Street
St. Paul 6, Minnesota
Doyle � 0'Brien Plumbing, Inc.
2817 Emerson Ave. So.
� Minneapolis 8, Minnesota
E. D. Paulson Plumbing & Htg, Co.
9333 Cedar Ave. So.
Minneapolis 20, Minn.
Town & Country Plumbing & Htg. Co.
Box 1473
Minnetonka, Minn.
Ventco, Inc.
520 Bloomington Ave. So,
Minneapolis, Minn.
by; Ray Stegora RENEWAL
by: Joseph Silverman NEW
by: Carey L. Lindsey NEW
by: Henry 0, Mikkelson NEW
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by: Roy Taylor RENEWAL
by: Sheldon A. Mortenson RLNEWAL
by; Ray Stegora
6y; Richard I-Ioganson
by: Thomas J. Boda
by; Harold C. Burkhardt
by: A. Walter Avoles
by: Patrick S. 0'Srien
C. P. Doyle
by: Edward D. Paulson
by; Richard Hoganson
by: John E. Norblom
RENEWAL
NEW
NEW
NEW
NEW
Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion
carried unanimously.
NEW
NP�W
NEW
RENEWAL
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BIDS FOR CONSIRIICTION OF TENNIS COiTRT - MOORE LAKE BEACH:
Motion by Wright to table indefinitely authorization of bids for constructzon
of a tennis court on Mooxe Lake Beach. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
AUTHORIZED BIDS FOR REPAIR L�ND RESURFACE OF TENNIS COURTS, COMMONS PARK:
Motion by Wright to authorize bids for the repair and resurfacing_of tennis
courts in Commons Park. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there
bezng no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
CHANGE ORDER ��1 - STRCET 1965-1:
Motion by Kirkham to approve
1965-1. Seconded by Sheridan
motion carried unanimously.
BUILDING PERMIT FP,�S:
change order �E1 for stzeet construction project
. Upon a voice vote, tli�ere being no naqs, the
Motion by Wright to extend the lower building pexmit fees to original
property owners who wish to rebuild tornado damaged property through
Dec�mber 31, 1965, and to revert the fees thereafter to the previous amounts.
Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion
cazried unanimously, -
FRIDLEY - COlUMBIA HEIGHTS ➢RAINAGE:
Motion by Sheridan to table consideration of the drainage agreement between
Fridley and Columbia fIeights to the Regular Council Meeting of September 20,
1965. Seconded by Wright, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion
cairied unanimously.
RGSOLi1TI0N
COUNTY
MI\TNESOTA:
Motion by Wright to adopt Resolution ik164-1965. Seconded by Sheridan, Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION �k165-1965 APPROVING PLANS AND ELEVATIONS (T.H. 694):
The City Engineer stated that he wished to obtain some agreement with the
Minnesota Highway ➢epartment for access from T.H. 694 to the Mississippi
River for use by the City of Fridley to place emergency vehicles into the
Mississippi River, He stated that the City of Fridley has agreements with
the Conservation Commission for public access in two other places to the
Mississippi River. The City Engineer stated that the fence along Inter-
state Highway �k694 wi11 not extend to the water line and he wishes the
Minnesota Highway ➢epartment to omit one portion of the fence. There was
a discussion concerning whether gates should be installed or whether a
portion of the fence sfiould be omitted. The City Manager suggested thae the
Council could pass the resolution, the Administration could work out the
details and report back to the Council if necessary.
Motion by Sheridan to adopt Resolution i�165-1965. Seconded by Wright. Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
iMENT ROLL FOF
SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
The Finance Director explained the purpose of the Resolution. He stated that
the City has signed agreements with most of the property owners.
Motion by Sheridan to adopt ResAlution �F166-1965. Seconded by Wright. Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
HCSOLUTION ��157-1965 DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
ROLL FOR 1965 S�AVICE CONNECTIONS:
Motion by Wright to adopt Resolution �{167-1965. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS•
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BOARD OF HEALTH: REPORT
Motion by Wright to receive and file the report of the Board of Health.
Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion
carried unanimously.
RECREATION COMMISSION: PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Motion by Wright to receive and file the communication from the Recreation
Commission concerning park improvements and refer the question of acquiring
, more of the privately owned lots on East Moore Lake for park purposes to the
Parks and Playgrounds Sub-Committee. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
COMSTOCK AND DAVIS INCORPORATED: COUNTY DITCH ��17:
Mota.on by Sheridan to receive and file the communication from Comstock and
Dav7.s concexning County ditch �'�17. Seconded by Wright, Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously.
BUILDING PERMIT 788 - 63RD AVSNUE NORTHEAST:
Motion by Sheridan to waive the front yard and side yard setback requ�r aments,
grant variances from 35 feet to 31 feet in the front yard and 10 feet to 5
feet in the sideyard in accord with the site plan presented hy the pxoperty
owner, to permit construction of a garage upon the property at 788 - 63rd
Avenue Northeast and grant a Building Permit for the same. Seconded by
Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously
COMMIINICATION •
N.S,S.S.D: EASEMENTS OUTLOT 1 RICE CREEK PLAZA NORTH ADDITION
The City Manager stated that the N.S.S.S.D, needs to acquire a small easement
upon Outlot 1 and has asked the City for this easement for the N.S.S.S.D.
' The City Manager read the letter to the Council and stated that he has had
the Engineering Department verify the inform�,tion given in the letter.
Motion by Kirkham to authorize the Ciey Manager to sign an agreement with
the N.S.S.S.D. transferring the easement to the N.S.S.S.D. Seconded by
Sheridan. Upon a voice vote Chere being no nays, the motion carried
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no furthex business Mayor Nee declared the regular Council
Nieeting of September 7, 1965 ad�ovnEd at 2; 55 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Raymond E. Bade William .T. Nee
Secretary to the Council Mayor
� THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION DLCLARATION OF RESULTS COUNCIL
,
� THE MiNIITES OF THE REGULAR COiINCIL NfE�TING OI' SEPTEMBER 20, 1965
A regular meeting o£ the Council of the Gity oF Fridley was called to order
by Mayor Nee at 8:05 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Nee, Kirkham, Wright, Thompson (Thompson left at 12:15 A.M.)
Members Absent: Sheridan