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12/20/1965 - 00021710� � �.� �i The City Attorney suggested that the Council approve a resolution, which he will draft, authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to execute an agxeement for a permit with Section 8 of the present permit removed, or if the City is not able to obtain a satisfactory permit agreement wirh the railroads, �o authorize the Cii-y Attorney to condemn the crossing of the railroad tracks. Motion by Wright to adopt Resolution �k210-1965, a Resolution to be draL-ted by the City Attorney authorizing the City to enter into a contract with the Northern Pacific Railroad and the Great Northern Railroad for a permit to cross the railroad right-of-way to pexmit construction of Che SS�k12 outfall with the exclusion of item 8 in the permit delivered by the railroads to the City which sha11 be deleted, and further authorizing condemnation proceedings for a cxossing of the railroad right-of-way 1f i3egotiations to oUtain a permit to cross the railroad right-of-way are not suf.cessful within a reasonable Cime. Seconded by Shexidan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. AD JOURNMENT • There being no further business, Mayoz Nee declared the Special Council Meeting of December 13, 1965 ad�ourned at 10;57 P.M, Respectfully submitted, �,���� � � � �'�-' � � �,, i�� lw�. � � �� � E / William J N ` MAYOR Raymond E. Bade Secretary to the Council THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL PIEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 1965 A regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Nee at 8:D8 P.M. ROLL CALL Members Present; Nee, Kirkham, Sheridan, Wright, Thompson (arrived at 8:10 P.M ) Mem6ers Absent; None APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 6, 1965: Motion by Kirkham to adopt as submitted the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 6, 1965. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINGS ON FINAL PLAT - COMMERCE PARK: The City Manager read the Notice of Hearing. The City Engineer distriUuted copies of the final plat and copies of a drawing showing the suggestions ' made by Che Planning Consultant relative to this property Mayor Nee asked Mr. Hafner why he wants 100 foot lots on the p1at, Mr. Hafner answered that the 100 foot lot size is a mininium size, and a purchaser can buy more than one 1ot if he wants more land. He stated that he has inquiries from three persons who want to buy land in Commerce Park. Councilman Wright stated that he believes the question of rezoning this property is relevant to discussion of the p1at, since it would affect the design of the plat. The City Engineer stated that the planning Consultant wanted a commercial area on the north end of this property and an industrial area on the southern part of the property. Councilman Sheridan asked Mr, Iiafner, whether he plans to make the immediate use of this land industrial ox commercial Mr. Hafner answered that he plans to make immediate use of the land as mmm��c�a£ property. ,� � Ron Johnson stated that he believes the Planning Consultant wanted a small shopping center to serve the local area. Mr. Johnson stated that while he does not believe an M-1 industrial zone along University Avenue would improve the image of Fridley, it is unknown at this time whether it would be possib2e to develop a shopping center on this property, Councilman Wright stated that a shopping center survives, whereas a strip of commercial buildings struggles along. Mr. Hafner stated that if he could se11 the property along the corner, he would have no problem zoning the rest of the property, He stated that in order to sell this property, he wants to put the business, which Mr. Sohnson plans to establish on this property, in the middle of the property and then sell the commerclal property on either side of Mr. JohnsonFS,business. He , stated that it is not necessary for Mr. Johnson to locate on the corner of this property, since Mr. Johnson's business does not need good visxbility ared easy traffic access, but other businesses do need good visibillty and good access. Mr. Hafner stated that he believed his applications for a final plat and rezoning of this property were going along fine until one mon[h ago when the Planning Commission informed him that they believed zoning for this property would have to be changed since commercial buildings could not now be located in an industrial zone. Mr. Hafner stated that he became concerned when he realized that an industrial building, such as a cemen[ mixing plant, could be located next to a fine commercial bulding ruining the aesthetic effect of the commercial building He stated that to protect the ittterests of the commercial property owner, commercial property should be located only in commercial zones and industrial property only in industrial zones Mr. Hafner stated, further, that he originally did not plan to plat all of this property, but the Planning Commission suggested that he plat it all now, since it would have ta be platted eventually, and it would be cheaper for Mr. Hafner to plat all of the property at this time. Mr. Hafner stated that when he does sell the property, he wi11 se11 it to an owner who wi11 put up a good building and establish a„ood business on the property. He stated that in order to sell this property it must be platted and rezoned. Mayor Nee asked Mr. Hafner which lot he plans to build upon right away. Mr Hafner answered that he has not decided which 1ot to build upon first. Mayor Nee stated that the Council cannot deny Mr. Hafner's request to file ' the final plat, but he stated that he wished Mr. Hafner would try to find a solution to the problem which would provide the City of Fridley with a good shopping center rather than a strip commercial zone. Councilman Wright suggested to Mr. Hafner that he establish a shopping center similar to Holly Shopping Center Mr Hafner stated that Ho11y Shopping Center is a strip commercial zone, Mr. Carl Pautson stated that he believes development of a shopping center on this property would be feasible, He stated that he believes such a shopping center should be built wa1l-to-wall, possibly in a°U" shape with appropriate landscaping and a parking area in front or in the center of the shopping area. The City Engineer stated that the property owner fZling a final plat is required to dedicate part of the plat as a public park or donate money in lieu thereof. Councilman Sheridan stated that the City has not required commercial and industrial developers to dedicate park property as residential developers must do since a park located in an industrial development is not as useful to residents as a park in a residential area. Motzon by ICirkham to close the hearing on the final plat of Commerce Park. Seconded by Wright. Upon a vor�ce vote, there bezng no nays, the motxon carried unanimously. Mot�on by Sheridan to accept the final plat of Commerce Park and waive the � requirement of the dedication of park property or the fee in lieu of the same for the final p1at. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLlITION 211-1965 AUTHORIZING THE ANOKA COUNTY AUDITOR TO ABATE ASSESSMENTS ON COMMERCE PAIZK Lr1ND AREA AND TO RESPREAD ASSESSMENTS AFTER THE PLAT OF COMMERCE PARK HAS BEEN RCCORDED: Motion by Wright to adopt Resolution -0r�211-1965. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. � � e� � REZONING FROM R-2 R-3 AND M-1 TO C-2 ANA M-2 TO M-1 -(CODIMERCE PARK): The City Manager stated that the Planning Commission continu�d the hearing on rezoning Commerce Park to the meeting of ,Tanuary 13th. He suggested that the Council continue the Public Hearing to January 17th whzn the Planning Commission may have cocnpleted hea�ings on rezoning this property Motion by Kirkham to continue the public hearing on rezoning Commerce Park to the Regular Council Meeting of January 17, 1966 Seconded Uy Thompson Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously SPECIAL USE PERMIT - NURSING HOME - PORTION OP OUTLOT 1, MELODY�M'LSIVQR: Councilman Sheridan asked Mr. Hafner if he knows when his plans wi11 be fimshed and can be presented to the Council and the Planning Commission. Mr. Hafner stated that he does not know when the plans wi11 be finished Councilman Sheridan asked Mr. Hafner whether the hearing on his request for a Special IIse Permit ^hould be continued, Mr, lIafner stated that he would be pleased if the Council would continue the hearing. Motion by Sheridan to continue the Public Hearing on the request of Mr. FIafner for a Special Use Permit for construction of a nursing home on a portion of Outlo 1, Melody Manor to the Regular Council Meeting of Sanuary 17, 1966 Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. REZONING FROM R-1 TO R-3A - PORTION OF OUTLOT 1, MELODY MANOR: Motion by Thompson to continue the Public Hearing on rezoning from R°1 to R-3A a portion of Outlot 1 in Melody Manor to the Regular Council Meeting oi January 17, 1966. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. REZONING FROM R-1 TO C-1 - PORTION OF OUTLOT 1, M�LODY MANOR: � Motion by Thompson to continue the Public Hearing on xezoning from R-1 to C-1 a portion of Outlot 1, Melody Manor to the Regular Council Meeting of Sanuary 17, 1966. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. � LOT SPLIT - LS. �k65-10 - VERNON LARSON (TABLED 12/6/65): Mr. Larson was not present at the Council P1eet7.ng and the City Manager stated that he has not received a11 the infoxmation from Mr Larson concerning his request for a Lot Split. Motion by Sheridan to tahle the request of Mr Vernon Laxson for a Lot Splrt until such time when the City Manager has sufficient information, and to request the City Manager to put the item upon the agenda at that time Seconded by Wrlght. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE �k318 - SIGN REGULATION: Councilman Wright asked the City Attorney whether the fee schedule for sigu permrts is acceptable to the Chamber of Commerce. The City Attorney stated that the Council discussed the fee schedule with a representative of the Chamber of Commerce at the last Council Meeting, and while the Chamber of Commerce was opposed to Che fee schedule, they apparently were not violently opposed to it. Councilman Sheridan stated that if it is Lhe intent of the Couneil that the grandfaCher�s clause provide that permits for signs already in existence should be waived only until January of 1969 the Ordinance should be amended (on�age 37 of the agenda) to provide that the pemiit fees Ue waived until ,7anuary of 1969. The City ACtorney stated that such an amendment would clarify the wording of the ordinance. Mayor Nee asked if there were any ob,7ections to waiving the full rea3ing of this ordinance. There were no ob�ections to waiving the reading. Motion by Kirkham to adopt Ordinance ��318 upon second reading and publish same, Seconded hy Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there heing no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERLiTION OF ORDINANCE - ROUSING CODE (TABLED 12/13/65); # ij �� �.i� 1 CONSID�RATION OF ORDINANCE - HOUSING CODE (TABLE➢ 12/13/65): Councilman Wright stated that a quick preliminary check of the Mznneapolis Maintenance Code reveals that the code is designed specifically �or conditions existing in the C�.ty of Minneapolis, and that not a11 of the code is applicable to the City of Fridley. The City Manager stated that h e �ust received copies oP the Maintenance Code and was unable to obtain them in time for the Planning Commission to discuss them and make recommendations concerning the same to the Council. Motion by Wright to table consideration of the Housing Code Ordinance until � the Planning Commission has had a chance to exam�.ne the Minneapolls Maintenance Code. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ��320 AMENDING SECTION 46.01; Motion by Wright to adopt Ordinance ��320 upon second reading and publish same, Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. BIDS FOR THE PURCF�ASE OF AN ICE MACHINE (OPENED NOON 12/2Q/65): The City Manager passed out copies_of a summary of the bids and xead the summary to the Council. The City Manager stated that the apparent low bidder was the Northern Air Conditiouing Cumpany, and that the bid uffers the City a machine with a smaller ice sCorage compartment than that speci£ied. The City Manager stated that he discussed these hids with the liquor store manager, and the liquor store manager felt that the City should buy a machine with an ice compartment having at least the specified capacity. The City Manager stated that the next lowest bidder offered a machine with adequate storage capacity, for $1,247.00, made by RCA-Whirlpoo3,. He stated that this bidder was Allied Store Equipment Company. Mr, Lin Mercil was present at the Council Meeting representing Carbonic ' Machines, Inc. He stated that the reason Carbonic Machines, Inc, did not submit the low bid is that Carbomc Machines offered an ice machine which makes a crescent-shaped ice cube. He stated that the low bitider offered a machine which makes a differenct shaped ice cube. He stated that the crescent shaped ice cube w�s designed to prevent ice cuhes from freezing together should they thaw out while in the storage bin. Mr. Mercil stated that Carbonic Machines, Inc, could have submitted a lower bid had they offered a machine which makes rectangular ice cubes instead of crescent-shaped ice cubes. He stated that the crescent-shaped ice cubes are so large that the use of these cubes would save the City liquor stores 1z ounces of mix in every glass sold to a customer when two ice cubes are placed in each glass. Councilman Wright informed Mr. Mercil that the specifications called for a machine to make cylind-rical ice cubes rather than crescent-shaped or square ice cubes. Mr. Mercil stated that he specifications also stipulate that the compressor of the ice machine be manufactured by Copeland, whereas, the ACA machlne does not have a compressor manufactured lay Copeland. Councilman Wright asked the City Manager whether theliquor store manager h�s seen the tce machine in operation, Councilman Wright stated that the capacity of the RCA-Whirlpool machine is 500 pounds, whereas, the capacity of the machine bzd Uy the low bidder is 430 pounds and this probably accounts for the difference in price. The City Manager stated that he discussed the specifications with the liquor ' store manager and the liquor store manager infocmed hzm that he did not intend the specifications to be binding, that he knew the City would be able to waive any and all requirements, and that even though.the specifications ca11 for a Copeland Compressor and for cylindrical ice cubes, the City could waive these specifications if it saw fit to do so. A representative of the Minneapolis Restaurant Supply Company stated that the machine which Minneapolis Restaurant Supply Company bid was not as small as the machine bid by the low bidder but fias a capacity of 650 pounds. He stated, furthermore, that the bin is made of stainless steel, the construction satisfies the requirements of the National Sanitation Foundation, whereas, he d�d not know if the design of other ice machines meets these requirements. � � � �� �� The City Manager stated that perhaps the City should examine the bids further. Councilman Wnght asked whether the City would still have time to accept one of these bids if consideration of the bids were tabled to the Regular Council Meeting of January 4, 1966. The City Manager answered, "Yes." Motion by Wright to table consideration of bids for the puichase of an ice machine to the Regular Council Meeting of January 4, 1966, and refer the bids to the Administration for further evaluation. Seconded by F,irkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously POLICE COMMISSION REQUEST FOR REVISED SALARY SCHEDULE POR THE POLICE DEPARTMCNT: Mr. Wilbur Whitmore, Chairman of the Police Commission, passed out copies of a proposed salary schedule and stated that he wished to apologize for not having copies available to the Council at an earlier time The City Manager stated Chat the salaries of poluemen had been reviewed by the Council in Suly and the Council established a salary schedule for 1966 at that time. He stated that the salary schedule proposed by the Police Commissi m would be inequrtable to policemen with many years oI service, since it would provide a patrolman with two or three years of experience the same wages as a patrol- man with nine years of experience. Mr. Whitmore stated that the salary schedule drawn by the Police Commission provides each policeman witha step-up in the salary scale from 1964 wages. Councilman Wright asked Mr Whitmore whether the salary schedule was the unanimous request of the Police Commission Mr Wilbur Whitmore answered, "Yes.11 Mayor Nee stated that hef ound it disturbing that the Police Commission could not work with the City Manager to establish work rules for ;�atrolmen. Ihe City Manager sCated that he would be willing to discuss the matter with Mr. Wh�.tmore Motion hy Wright to receive the request of the Police Commission, refer it to the Administration for a fu11 report and direct the Czty Manager to invite a representative of the Police Commission to atCend the Council Meeting when the xeport is considered by the Council in order to give the Police Commission an opportunity to present a divergent point of view. Seconded by Sheridan Upon a voice vote, there be m g no nays, the motion carried unanimously FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - ARCHITEGCU12h3. AND ENGINEERIPdG INSPECTION REPORT - CITY CENTER AREA: Mr. Richard Herder, Chairman of the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority, was present at the Council Meeting and passed a copy of the City Center Inspection Report to each of the Councilmen. He stated that these reports are the result of detailed inspections made bq professional architects and engineers and a complete set of notes describing the defects �n each of the buildings in the City Center area. He stated that it was the purpose of this xnspection report to find which buildings would qualify for Urban Renewal. He stated that the Chairman of this inspection team was Roger Johnson a registered architect in the State of Minnesota. Mr. Herder stated that the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authoz'ity recoTmnends that appropriate action be taken by the Inspection Department to correct the defects in these buildings He stated that the inspection team found 175 building code violations in the build m gs in the City center axea. He stated that he would particularly like to draw the attention of the Council to the building code violations existing in City Hall. Mayor Nee noted that the report of the Fridley Housing and kedevelopment Authority recommends that there be no oaernight detention of prisoners in The City 7ai1, and also recommends that the City re-examine the relationship of a new City Hall building to the old City Hall building. He stated that the report finds that it would not be appropriate to continue the use of the old building when the new City Hall is built, Councilman Sheridan asked Mr. Herder when the inspection team began this work. Mr. Herder answered that the work was begun in June and Ju1y, and that the inspectors examined the buildings independently He stated that same violations are substantial, and that some of them were verified Uy the City Fire Inspector who's report was included with this report. Councilman Wright stated that he wished to thank the Fridley Hols ing and Redevelopment Autho n ty for doing a competent �ob of inspecting these buildings. He stated that this kind of inspection work is the kind of work the C1ty would like to do, hut that the City does not have the resources to carry out this kin�9 of inspection work, He stated that he is distressed thaC the City cannot prevent this kind of deterioration in buildings located in Fridley He stated ; ,� � <<> that the reason the City cannot prevent this kind of deterioration is that in many areas, violations antedate the City Building Codes and, short of court action, the City has no recourse against the property owner to induce him to comply with existing buildzng codes. Councilman Wright stated that the Administratxon has done what is possible to gain compliance with the building codes under the existing statutes and ordinances. Councilman Wright stated, however, that he believes these conditions have gone too far and are too serious to warrant continuation of the present policy of alleviating these defects with minor repairs. Councilman Wright stated that he believes the owners of these buildings should be apprised of the dangers noted in this report. � D4otion by Wright to receive the report of the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority and refer the report to the State of Minnesota Industrial Commission, the State Fxre Marshal, and the State Depertment of Health with a request for assistance from the State Agencies to end the violations listed in this report. Seconded by Thompson for purposes of discussion. Councilman Wright stated that the State agencies have the ability to require the property owners tv repair their buildings and bring them up to code, whereas, the City cannot do so. Councilman Thompson stated that there was not an adequate amount of time to study this report before the Council Meeting. He stated that the amount of research and inspectian that was done indicates that the existing C1ty Hall building should not be used as part of the new Civic Center, however, he stated that this would be a problem for the new Council rather than the existing Council. However, Mr. Thompson stated that he does not believe this report should be sidetracked until the next Council Meeting. He stated that if a fire should occur in the City Hall building, the Council would have a particular moral tesponsibility, becaase of the defects brought to the attention of the Council in this report. Councilman Kirkham stated that he helieves it is premature to ask for the aid of the State Fire Marshal and other State agencies at this time. He stated - that he believes that repair of some of these defects could be effected under � the existing ordinances and statutes. Councilman Kirkham asked whether the State Fire Marshal has specifically ordered any of these repairs, or has asked the City to make repairs of the defects listed in City Hall. The City Manager answered, "No." He stated that the City Inspectors evaluated the tornado damage to these buildings, that the City In�pectors muld examine the other violations given in this report, that the City Inspectors were primarily interested in the tornado damage at the time this inspection was made, and that he understands that the City cannot require a property owner to bring a building into full compliance with the code unless the building has suffered more than 50% destruction. The City Manager stated that he would d�scuss the report with the City Attorney to find what steps the City could take to abate some of the defects in the buildings given in this report. Councilman Wright stated that these hazards existing in buildings are very serious, that the report should be available to the,public and the defects should be made known. Councilman Sheridan stated that he believes the Council should a�eceive this report and make it available to the public, inasmuch as the Councilmen are the only ones who have seen this report He stated that the Council could call these defects to the attention of the property owners, and give the property ownezs an opportunity to bring their buildings7nto compliance with the building code. Councilman Sheridan stated that�he has never met the inspectors hired by the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority, but that he would presume they know the local codes. Councilman Sheridan stated that he lielieves the City should have local inspectors, and � the local inspection department should review this report before it is sub- mitted to the State for a reques� for aid. Councilman Sheridan asked that the previous motion be withdrawn and a motion be made to receive this report. Councilman Wright stated that h e has no ob�ection to a motion to receive this report. He stated that his motion included two additional paxts, one being to inform the property owners of the defects existing in their buildings and the other to refer the report to the State agencies with a request for aid. Councilman Thompson stated that it would be �Lright if the motion were withdrawn and replaced by a motion to receive the report. Motion by Sheridan to receive and file the report of the Fridley Housing and 6 `'l�� 4 tf Redevelapment Authority regarding the archrtectural and engineering inspection of buildings in the City Center area. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the mbtion carried unanimously. Motion by Wright that the City make avatlable copies of the report of the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority inspection team to all of the property owners and tenants in the buildings included in the report, and release the report concerning code violations in City Hall Seconded Uy Thompson for purposes of discussion. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. � Car1 Paulson stated that he blieves it would be we11 to examine all the plans and bu7.lding pearui�s on file in the Inspection Department to see whether all these plans were drawn by registered architects. He stated that he believes the statute requires that a building valued at more than $10,000 be designed by a registexed axchitect. Mr. Paulson stated that at times an architect draws plans to please clients rather than drawing them to comply with codes Mr. Paulson stated that he believes some buildings were designed not to stand, and an example of one of these buildings is the Reserve Supply Company building Mr. Paulson stated that a11 the buildings should be studied to determine whether or not the architect is doing a good �ob designing the building Mr Paulson stated, further, that he believes the City Hall building should be razed and a new use found for the property where the City Hall building stands. He stated that he believes theCity should sell this land and build a new Civic Center elsewhere. Councilman Wright stated that the first part of the comments made by Mr Paulson were relevant to this discussion, and that data concerning buildings built in violation of statutes should be referred to the State authorities. Motion by Wright to refer the report of the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authoxlty inspection team concerning build�ngs in the City Center area to the State Tndustrial Commission, the State Fire Marshal, and the State Department of Health for evaluation and request the aid of these agencies to remoc�e the defects in these buildings. Seconded by Thompson for purposes of discussion � Councilman Wright stated that the State bodies cannot take precipitous action but will investigate these reports, ean take whatever action is appropriate and nse authority which the City does iiot have Councilman Thompson stated that he believes the City can discuss the defects in these buildings for months aud years without accomplishing the removal of these defects and the power of the people should be used to remove them Vote upon the motion; Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motl.on carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINIITES - DECEMB�R 16, 1965: SPECIAL IISE PERMIT - NURSING HOME - PARCEL 2400 - WINSLOW & ASSOC , ING: The City Manager stated that therequest for a Special Use Permit would be referred to the Board of Appeals by the Planning Commission before coming to the Council. He stated that the Council could, however, set a date for a Public Hearing concerning the Special Use Permit at this time, even though the Board of Appeals has not considered this request for a Special Use Permit He suggested that the Council set the date of January 17, 1966 for this Public Hearing. Mr. Lindman was present at the Council Meeting representing Winslow & Associates and presented the Council with a rough sketch of the preliminary plat of the � property and the preliminary plans of the nursing home. Mr Lindman stated that the preliminary plat of this property was drawn in accordance with the recommendations made by the City Planning Consultant. Mr. Lindman stated that TnTinslow and Assoc, plan to build multiple residential dwellings on the rest of this property or sell it for that purpose and, hence, this property does not require rezoning He stated Lhat the residential dwellings will front on Sth Street. Mr. Lindman stated that Win�low & Assoc. is willing to donate a 30 foot easement to the City for construction of 75th Avenue Northeast Councilman Wright stated that i£ the City accepts dedication of this 30 foot easement and Uuilds 75th Avenue Northeast, the City will have to ask the church ad�acent to this property for a dedication of a 30 foot easement, and the church needs this property since the church has very little land at the present time. Councilman Wright �� suggested that the City offset 75th Street in order to allow the church to retain the use of this property. Mayor Nee stated that the planned location seems like a nice place for a nursing home, Councilman Wright asked Mr. Lindman whether Winslow & Associates are in a hurry to have these plans approved. Mr. Lindman answered, "Yes." He stated that Winslow & Associates could complete the plans for construction of this building wrthin one week after receiving the necessary permits fro m the City to build this nursing home. Motion by Sheridan to set the date of a Public Hearing for consideration of ' the request of Winslow & Associates for a Special Use Perntrt to construct a nursing home upon Parcel 2400 for the Regul2r Council Meeting of January 17, 1966. Seconded by Wright Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. �OT SPLIT REQUEST - L S ��65-17 - V M NAGEL - NW4 OF THE NW4 OF SECTION 12: Mayor Nee asked how close the lot lme of the split 1ot would come to the existing house on this property. The City Engineer stated that the surveyor who drew this property made a mistake, and that there is a strip of land on this property which is in dispute. He stated that if the property owner plats this property, there iaill be possible legal action over the property. The City Attorney pointed out that the Council could avoid the difficulty of the survey by describing the property from the west boundary instead of descr.tbing it from the disputed property line. Motion by Wright that the Council approve Lot Split ��65-17 w�th the splrt lot to be measured from the west boundary of the property as given on the sketch furnished, condrtional upon the receipt of a proper certificate of survey and dedication of a utility easement on the south 20 feet Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. ALL�Y VHGK1'1ULV KC;l1U�J1 - JXVS 9fb�-UJ - BLOCK 13. SPRINGBROOK PARK ADDISION. ( 1VAO1 � LV1J 1 AVENUE TO THE N The City Engineer showed the Council maps of the property. Mr. Gibbs was present at the Council Meeting representing Mr. Babinski. Councilman Sheridan asked Mr. GiUbs whether Mr, Babinski obtained the signature of the property owner on the other side of the alley agreeing to the vacation request, Mr. Gibbs stated that Mr. Babinski has not done so. Mr. Gibbs stated that the present alley easement is only six feet wide, and that Mr. Babinski will gain an additional three feet by the vacation of this alley. Mr. Gibbs stated that Mr Babinksi wi11 not locate a building upon this additional three feet, and a utilzty easement wi11 remain upon the property, The City Attorney stated tha.t the statute requires that a petrtion for an alley vacation be signed by more than 50% of the property owners. Councilman Wright stated that the property including this alley is a trapezoidal piece and that, by �iefinition, Mr. Babinksi owns more than 50% of this property since he owns the bottom half of the trapezoid, The City Manager stated that if the Council concurs with the recommendation of the Planning Commi-ssion, the Council should set the date of a Public Hearing to consider this request. Motion by Kirkham to concur with the Planning Cocmnission and set the date Public Hearing to consider the request of Mr. Donald Babinski for �acation the a11ey along Lots 1 through 8, Springbrook Park Addition, SAV ik65-O5, running from Ashton Avenue to the Railroad tracks. Seconded hy Thompson. a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. for a of Upon Mr. Pielow was present at the Council Meeting and stated that if the Council grants the Lot Split he plans to pay the back taxes on these lots and build a house upon one of them. He stated that he will have to furnish a Certificate of Survey when he builds the house in order to obtain a building permit, and for this reason, he has not submutted a Certificate of Suroey with his request for a lot split Councilman Wright stated that ordinarily the Council would require a Certificate of Survey before granting the lot split. Mayor Nee asked Mr. Pielow what size the lot wi11 be. Mr. Pielow stated thaC�he is granting a 25 foot easement along one side of the property and will sp'lit the remaining property equally into two lots 85'x145'. Motion by Wright to grant the request of Donald R. Pielow for a split of Lot 3, Auditots Sub-divison -0F129 conSangent upon receipt of a certificate of survey, ' � L� � a dedication of the north 25 feet for a streeL- easement, and the wesL- 5 feet along Lot 3 for a utility easement, Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL USE PERMIT - DOUBLE BUNGALOWS - WAYNE A STEWART: LOTS 2,3,4-4A, 5-SA, 6-5A, 7 AND 8, BLOCK 1, GAILSVIEW ADDITION: The City Manager stated that if the Council concurs with the Planning Commission, the Council should set a Public Hearing for the Regular Council Meeting of January 17, 1966 to consider the final plat of this property and Mr. Stewart's � request for a Special Use permit for the construction of double bungalows upon this property. Motion by Wright to set a Public Hearing for the consideration of the request of Mr Wayne Stewart for a Special Use Permit to permit construction of double bungalows upon his property on Lots 2,3,4-4A, 5-SA, 6-6A, 7 and S, Block 1, Gailsview Addition and set the date of January ll, 1966 for a Public Hearing upon the final plat of this property, if the Planna�ng Cocmnission acts upon the preliminary plat at the meeting of ,Tanuary 13, 1966 Secanded by Sheridan Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously � � ,I LOT SPLIT REQiTEST: L.S. ��65^14, H.M NYGARD: THAT PART OF LOT 14, aUDITOR'S SUB-DIVISION ii129 LYING WEST OF EAST 273.0 FEET, EXCEPT WEST 170 FEET TAKEN FDR CENTRAL AVENiTS, (REFERRED BY COIINCIL TO PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 1965): The City Manager stated that the Planning Commission discussed the recommendation of the Council that the Lot be split such that the 1ot on Central Avenue be no less than 100 feet x 132 feet. He stated that Mr. Nygard seemed to concur, at the Planning Commission Meeting, that the Parcel could be split into two lots approximately 125 feet in width. However, the City Manager stated that in a letter sent by Mr. Ny�axd to the Mayor after the Planning Commission Meeting, Mr. Nygard questioned whether such a lot split would given him a sufficiently even spl�t of special assessments such that he could afford to split one 1ot from this property with high special assessments on the other lot. The City Manager stated that he asked the Finance Director to compute the special assessments which would result from various splits of this property, The Finance Director made a special assessment search of the property and presented the Council with data describing the special assessments which wo:ild accrue to each 1ot if the property was split in three ways or split in tvae ways The Finance Director pointed out that in addition to the special assessments detailed on the schedule given the Council, there wi11 be special assessments `or construction of Fireside ➢rive which have not yet been assessed against th�_s property. The City Manager stated, further, rhat it will be necessary for the City to waive a front yard setback requirement of 80 feet in order to permit Mr. Nygard to make use of the westerly lot He stated that if an 80 foot setback is required upon the 90 foot lot, this will allow only a 10 foot strip, which the property owner can use to build upon this lot, and this 10 foot strip is too close to the next 1ot to allow him to build upon it The City Engineer stated that Mr. Nygard, in his letter, asked that the property be re2oned to pexmit construction of double bungalows. Councilman Sheridan stated that he does not believe Mr, Nygard wants the first lot zoned for double bungalows since there is an existing building upon this lot Mayor Nee stated that he believes construction of double bungalows upon this property would be a good solution for the problems of the property owner, but he stated that the property owner doesn'"t seem to have enough area to be able to support a petition for construction of double bungalows. Councilman Rirkham stated that, although the difference in special assessments among the various lots spliCs appears to be a small amount to the average person, Mr. Nygard is not a[xalthy man and these amounts may appear rather large to Mr. Nygard, Motion by Wright to concur with the planning CommZSSion and authorize Lot Sp1it L.S. 4�65-14 of Lat 14 in Auditor�s Sub-Divisa.on �k129 into two lots such that the lot along Central Avenue is not less than 100'x132' Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 16, 1965: Motion by Wright to receive and file the remaining minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of December 16, 1965. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously Y � � � A�QUEST FOA ASSISTANCE TO HOMES ON THE FLOOD PLAIN; Mr. Robert Hollenbeck was present at the Council Meeting and stated that he would like to get some statement from the Council concerning what help the Council would giue to property owners who want to exchange their property for other lots in the City of Fridley, and what help the Council would give property owners to move their homes off the flood plain. Mayor Nee stated that it would be more appropriate to wait until after the first of the following year and present this request to the new Council, unless the property owners need assistance at the present time. Councilman Kirkham stated that the newly elected Council Members have agreed to try to help the ' property owners on the flood plain. Mayor Nee suggested that Mr. Hollenbeck write a letter to the Council outlining his problems and asking for whatever assistance is needed by the residents on the flood plain. He stated that if Mr. Hollenbeck wi11 do this, the Administration would research the problem and present the necessary data to the Council to act upon Mr Hollenbeck's request. REQUEST FOR ON-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE BY FRIDLEY AMERICAN LEGION POST -0r�303; Mr. Va�ervest and Mr. Henry Peterson were present at the Council Meeting representing the Fridley American Legion. Mr. Vandervest presented a letter from the Legion to the Council outlining their request. The City Manager read this letter and stated that the Fridley American Legion would need to be chartered for a ten year continuous period under the requirements of the State Statute before the Fridley American Legion could obtain a liquor license. The City Manager stated that he obtained the necessary application forms for a liquor license from the State Liquor Control Commission and gave these forms to the officers of the Fridley American Legion. Mr. Peterson stated that the Fridley American Legion is asking for an on- sale 3iquor license in order to obtain replacement income for that lost in the competition with other.organizations in the City of Fridley who conduct bingo games. Mr Peterson stated that the Fridley American Legion is in a position to give the City of Fridley a good deal of publicity and uses some of its income to support Civic pro�ects in the City of Eridley. ' Motion by Sheridan to receive the request of Fridley American Leginn Post �%303 for an on-sale liquor license, hold the request until the proper forms are returned properly filled out, executed and have been examined by the City Manager and City Attorney, and request the City Manager and City Attorney to make recommendations to the Council concerning what action is necessary to grant the Pridley American Legion Post iF303 an on-sale liquor license, Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. STREET PAVING ON PIERCE STAEET: Councilman Sheridan informed Mr. Henry Peterson that the improvement of Pierce Street is included in Street Pro�ect St. 1966-1. He stated that paving this street may not solve the problems of the property owners but it was left in the street pro�ect until the Engineering Department can survey this land and determine whether paving the street wi11 sufficiently relieve the problem to make it worthwhile or whether it will be necessary to construct a stoxm sewer to drain the water from the street. Mr. Peterson stated that he and his neighbors have water in their basements now, and that the water was found in the excavations for construction of the basements when these homes were built. He stated that apparently the water comes out of the ground into the low spots on this property. Councilman Sheridan stated that the level of the street could be raised to keep the street dry, but this ' might cause flooding of the property east of the street, since that property would no longer drain into the street. Mr. Peterson stated that a culvert was installed in the street in order to drain part of this property, and when an apartment house was built along this street, the apartment house owner covered the culvert in order to prevent the water from draining onto his property. He stated that the City Engineer makes the owner of the apartment house uncover the culvert and the owner of the apartment house covers it agarn. � �� � ._r BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINIITES - DECEMB�R 8, 1965: REQUEST FOR !± VARIANCE FROM SECTION 45.29 AND SP�CTION 45.28, CITY CODE OF FRIDLEY MINNESOTA, 1963, BY WAIVER OF LOT REQUIREMENT FROM 75 I'EET TO 40 FEET, AND AREA REQUIREMENT FROM 7500 SQUARE F��T TO 5400 S��UARE FEET TO P�RMIT MOVING A HOUSE ONTO THIS PROPERTY, WHICH IS LOT 30, BLOCK 4, OAK GROVE NNESOTA. SAME HEING 6595 ARTHUR STREET PIINNESOTA. 55421): � The City Manager stated that the Building Eoard will study this during its meeting of December 22, 1965 and suggested that the wish to table consideration of the variance until the Building considered this request. Councilman Wright stated that unless unusual conditions exist concerning this building, it would be with Council policy that the parties be appnsed of the policy against moving forty year old houses into the City of Eridley, Kirkham stated that the circumstances surrounding this request and the Building Board should be given an opportunity to study � � NORTHEAST question Council may Soard has some consistent of the City Councilman are unusual, the question Motion by Sheridan to reeeLVe and file the minutes of the Board of Appeals Meeting of December S, 1965 and takz�no ;ction upon this request for a Variance until the Council has received the recommendations of Che Building Board. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. BUILDING BOARD MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 8, 1965: Motion hy Thompson to receive and file the Minutes of the Building Eoard Meeting of Dec,=mbe,r 8, 1965. 5econded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, thexe being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. BUILDING BOARD MEETING MINUTES -➢ECEMBER 15, 1965: Motion by Thompson to receive and file the Minutes of the Building Soard Meeting of Pecember 15, 1965 Seconded by Sheridan Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, th,e motion carried unanimously. SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 15, 1965: Motion by Wiight to receive and file the Minutes of the Safety Committee Meeting of December 15, 1965 and to concur with the recommendation of the Safety Committee that stop signs be placed on each end oi the service road shown on the groposed final plat of Commerce Paxk Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - DECEMBER 1, 1965: Motion by Karkham to receive and file the Minutes of the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of December 1, 1965. Seconded Uy Sheridan Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimousl9 LETTER OF APPRECIATION TO FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AIITIIORITY ADMINISTRATOR: Councilman Thompson stated that even though not all Councilmen may agree with the policies of the Fridley Housing and Aedevelopment Authori�y, the Administrator has done a great deal of work for the City of Fridley, and he proposes that the Council recognize this work Motion by Thompson that the Council officially express appreciation for the work of Mr. Allan Anderson, Administrator of the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and direct the Administration to send him a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Council. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously, COMMUNICATIONS WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION: Mayor Nee asked Mr. Comstock whether it is necessary for the City to offer any testimony at the hearings of the Water Pollution Control Commission to ( � � protect the City's interests. Mr, Comstock stated that, at this time, the requirements of the State Water Pollution Control Commission do not meet the Federal standards for water pollution control. He stated that it is the purpose of these hearings to set the standards for water pollution control. He stated also that the State Water Pollution Control Commission is having trouble communicating with the Federal agency regulating water pollution, since thxs authority is �ust being organized in the Department of Health, �ducation, and Welfare and a head of the agency has not yet been appointed. Mr. Comstock stated that the Water Pollution Control Commission governs standards for we11 water as well as for surface water in the State of Minnesota, and the City may have an interest in protecting the we11 water , which the City uses for utilities. Mayor Nee asked Mr. Comstock whether it would make any sense to send a City representative to the hearing at Rochester to find out what direction the hearings are taking Mr. Comstock stated he does not believe this would be necessary, that if the Council wishes, a City representa�_ive could be requested to put the item back on the agenda at the second Council Meeting in February. Councilman Wright also suggested that the Administrative Intern could be sent to attend the hearing in Rochester on January Sth, take notes of the meeting, and report to the Council concerning the hearing. Motion by Wright to table consideration of the communication from the Water Pollution Control Commission announcing the hearings to be held by the Water Pollution Control Commission to the regular Council Meeting of February 7, 1966. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: ELECTIONS Motion by Wright to receive and file the communication from the Fridley Ministerial Association. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. WALLACE: R�SIGNATION - BUILDING BOARD; Motion by Wright to receive the letter of resignation of Mr. Wallace from � the Building Board, to accept the resignation, to direct the Administration to send Mr. Wallace a letter expressing appreciation for his services on the Building Eoard, and to table action on naming his successor to the Regular Council Meeting of Janua�y 4, 1966, Seconded by Sheridan IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. NORTH SUBURBAN HOSPITAL DISTRICT: REGULATIONS The City Manager stated that the North Suburhan Hospital District officials plan to meet with the Fire Inspection officials of the City of Fridley and the State Fire Marshal, but that this meeting has not yet been held. Motion by Wright to receive and file the communication from the North Suburban Hospital District concerning fire protection regulations Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CLAIMS; Motion by Kirkham to approve General and Public Utilities Claims ik7329 through ��7436 for payment. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Wright to approve Liquor Claims �k8079 through t'k8132 for payment. ' Seconded by Sheridan. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. ESTIMATES• Councilman Wright stated that Estimate ��2 was not entirely clear. He �ked what repaus were included in these estimates. The City Engineer answered that the estimate includes the addition of a brick facing to the rear of the fire station and the constzuction of skylights in the roof of the fire station along with other repairs due to the tornado. Councilman Wright asked whether it would be possible to obtain reimbursement for these repairs from the Office of Emergency Planning. The City Engineer answered, "No," � � � ❑�oo d��o � � . m �o O_ �y n ti Sa N U} E N H m • A • H � • N N a3i o � z s�+ s�+ o .c a� a, � � �m rn s+ r, v � � m T+ • � � � - v o m � u� 3 a� �+ a� > v m o ro z¢ H � .0 m o a� � w � .+ w tV 4�' U � I � � t+ � � n � .t • C o C � 7. H N 1� 1� �$} m u E m ,� .i n t� t, ❑ �t �n s+ �n W p� v f� Motion by Wright to approve the following estimates for payinent: D. W. Harstad Company, Incorporated 7101 Highway ik65 N.E. Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Estimate �k2 (FINAL) Tornado Damage to Fridley Fire Hall Estimate ��2 (FINAL) On Construction for Civic Center Comstock & Aavis, Inc., Consulting Engineers 1446 County Road ",T" Minneapolis, Minne m ta 55432 For furnishing of resident inspection and resident superv�sion for the staking out of the construction work for: Estimate �k1 - Stonn Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No 12, Schedule A, from November 1, 1965 thru November 27, 1965. (T.H. ��47 System) ::stimate �k8 - Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 34-D from November 1, 1965 thru November 27, 1965. (Crossing T.H. i�694 - Sahnson St , 7th St.) Estimate ,�k12 - Sewer & Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 70 from November 1, 1965 thru November 27, 1965 (Riverview Terr., So, of Miss. Place etc ) * (See slde of page) Estimate ��4 - Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 73 from Novanber 1, 1965 thru November 27, 1965. (54th Avenue I3ortheast) Estimate ik9 - Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 75-A from November 1, 1965 thru November 27, 1965 (Three Additional Drift Wells) Estimate -0�7 - Water Improvement Pro�ect No 75-B from November 1, 1965 thru November 27, 1965 (Sooster Station - 63rd Avenue N. E. & T.H. -0�100) ,. Comstock & Davis, Snc. Consulting Engineers 1446 County Road "J" Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 For the furnishing of resident inspection and residenC supervision for the staking out of the construction work for; $1,803 64 $ 208 24 $ 345.00 $ 12 50 $ 304.50 $ 292 50 $ 252.50 $ 20 DO Estimate �k8 - Stoxm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 68 Fxam November 1, 1965 thru November 27, 1465. (1964 Storm Sewer Program) (See Page 75 of Council Agenda for September 21, 1964 for detail) $ 38.00 Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES• Motion by Kirkham to approve the applicaticns for licenses f�llouring; Seconded by Thompson Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motio� carned unanimously ELECTRICAL Carl G. Lindell 115 - E. 58th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota bq: Carl G Lindell NEW L�_ � �-i i� � GENERAL CONTAACTOR T. A. Miller - Remodeling Theo. A. Miller 1225 Monroe St. N E. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413 R & R Builders 8470 �astwood Drive Minneapolis, Minnesota PLUMBING Northeast Plumbing Company 4601 Decatur Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota DELIVERY TRUCK LICENSE Land 0'Lakes Creameries, Inc. 2215 Kennedy St. N.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota by: Theo, A. Miller by• Robyn Lemancik by: William L. Gadtke by; Mr. H. Weinreich LIST OF MIILTIPLE DGIELLINGS TO BL LICENSED - 1965-1966 Period NAME & ADDRESS-OWNER ADDRE55 OF APT. BLDG. APT. UNITS Mr. Carl A. Swenson Brooklyn Land Company Route No. 1, Box 59 Osseo, Minnesota 55369 C. I-I. Ericson 2325 Winnetka Ave. No. Minneapolis, Minn. 55427' A1bin Sohnson 6824 Ewing Ave. No. Minneapolis, Minn. 55429 Bernard R. Julkowski 1420 Molan Terrace Minneapolis, Minn. 55421 Bernard R. Julkowski 1420 Molan Terrace Minneapolis, Minn. 55421 Bernard R. Sulkowski 1420 Molan Terrace Minneapolis, Minn. 55421 Bernard R. Sulkowski 1420 Molan Terrace Minneapolis, Minn. 55421 Bernard R. Sulkowski 1420 Molan Terrace Minneapolis, Minn. 55421 William H. Lee 4233 Arthur Street N E. Minneapolis, Minn. 55421 Northwest Unit Invet. Co 7437 Lyndale Ave. South Minneapolis, Minn. 55423 Tred Company 1427 Lowry Ave. No. Minneapolis, Minn. 55421 Walburg & ILirby 1323 - 4th St. N.�. Minneapolis, Minn 55413 201 Satellite Lane N.E. Fridley, Minnesota 55421 6008 - 2nd Street N.E. Fridley, Minnesota 5810 - 2z Street N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55421 7400 Lyric Lane N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55432 1120 - 52nd Ave. N.E, Fridley, Minn. 55421 1170 - 52nd Ave. N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55421 389 - 74th Ave. N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55432 415 - 74th Ave. N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55432 5035 - 3rd Street N. E. Fridley, Minn. 55421 99� Lynda Drive N.E. 950 Lynde Drive N.E. 910 Lynde Drive N.E. 251 - 57th Place N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55421 5770 - 22 St, N.E. Fridley, Minn. 11 4 4 8 16 16 11 11 7 11 11 11 7 1i NEW NEW � RENEWAL 1 Truck $10.00 Fee Paid FEE PAID $11.00 10.00 10.00 � 10.00 16.00 16.00 11.00 11 00 lO.OD � 11.00 11.00 11.00 10.00 ii.00 �l � Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPT�R 88 - WINTEY VEHZCLES; The City Manager stated that he had received complaints from residents living along Lacke Lake concerning the dangers due to the operation of motor driven ski or sled vehicles. The City Manager stated that he asked the City Attorney to draw up an ordinance and pres�nted this ordinance to the Council in case the Council wished to take any action concerning this matter. Councilman Wright stated that the intent and subtitles of the Ordinance do not make it too clear at what time of the year this Ordinance appltes The City Attorney answered that the City now has an ardinance prohibiting the use of motorbo�ts upon public waterways within the City of Fridley, and Lt would be the purpose of this ordinance to amend the existing ordinance to prohibit wintertime operation of motorized vehicles upon the public waterways in the City of Fridley Mr. Eugene Larson was present at the Council Meeting representing the Zocke Lake Association and stated that he favors passage of this Ordinance Mr. Larson stated that the people who own ski-mobiles have a considerable investment in them and more people are inves�_ing more monEy in ski-mobiles as time goes by. He sCated that the use of ski-mobiles is increasing Mr. Larson stated that he firds tna uperat>_on oP stci-•ra�iirles is a hazard to ice skaters upon Locke Lake, particularly when operated by children 7 or 8 years o1d. Mr. Larson stated that he is particularly concerned that larger engines wi11 be installed on these vehicles increasing the speeds of the ski-mobiles to from 60 miles per hour ro 80 miles per hour He stated that he believes the use of these sleds should be prohibited befoxe the dange'is mutliplied. Councilman Sheridan stated that he finds this ordinance unnecessarily restrictive and he stated that there is a large area in Moore Lake which � is set aside for recreation and that prohibition of these sleds and other prohibiti:,ns might turn this recreation area froma recreation area to one which residents could do not more than look at Councilman Wright pointed out that the use of motorboats upon these lakes is restricted because of the noise of the motor, Mayor Nee stated that the noise from these sleds is not as ob�ectionable in the vinterti-ne 6ecause pe�ple keep the windows closed. Councilman Sheridan stated that he disagrees with the principle of thLS ordinance He stated that these are public waters and the people living off the lake should not be �estricted from the use of public waters Councilman Wright suggested that the ordinance might be limited to Locke Lake and East Moore Lake Councilman Wright suggested that the ordinance might be passed upon first reading and amended before passage upon second reading Councilman Thompson stated that he is somewhat familiar with the use of L-hese vehicles on the lakes and he stated that regardless of the size of the 1ake, as people purchase more of these playthings they will become more of a safety hazard He stated that he does not see why the safety and quietness of the neighborhood should be infringed upon by the use ofsuch a Coy. He sLated that laws are passed to provide the greatest good for the greatest number of people, and an ordinance providing for the safety, peace and quiet of a neighborhood would certainly be for the greater good. Councilman Thompson stated that he supports this ordinance. � Motion by WrighC to adopt upon first reading an Ordinance amending Chapter 88 of the City Code to prohibit the use of motor driven vehicles or skis on any water or waterway within the City of FridlFy. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, Councilman Sheridan voting no, the motion carried. APPLICATION F�J:: S�T6FI PLRMIT - 5650 POLR STREET NORTHEAST - APARTMENTS: The City Manager noted that the property owner intends to locate the sign upon the roof and tio light it only when there is a vacancy in the apartments. Motion by Kirkham to approve the request of Kaufman Outdoor Advertising Company for a permit to construct a sign upon the �partment building aL 5650 Polk Street Northeast, contingent upon concurrence of the sign builder with the sign ordinance. Seconded by Sheridan Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously �'� POSSIBLE LEASE OF SPACE IN MADSEN BUILDING: The City Manager stated that the Housing Authority Administrator informed him that the Hoasing and Redevelopment Authority will vacate offices in the Madsen Building and he suggested that the City take an assignment of the lease from the Authority. The City Manager stated that he discussed this matter with the Finance Director and the City Cngxneer. He stated that there are 406 square feet of space available in the Madsen Building, whereas at the present time the City Engineer is occupying 360 square feet of space together with the Superintendent of Public Works. He stated that the City Administration probably would move the Engineering Department and the � Supexintendent o£ Public Works into the bladsen Buzlding, since the drafting department is already located in the basement of the Madsen Building, if the Council approved leasing this space. The City Manager stated that the Finance Director and his Secretary would then move into the office of the City Engineer, and the Administrative Intern and the Clerk-Typist in the City Manager's Office, would move into the office of the Superintendent of Public Works. The Billing Section of the Finance DeparCm�Bt would then move into the existing office of the Finance Director and the office occupied by the Bookkeeping section would be expanded in order to give the Bookkeeping section moxe room in its present location. Councilman Kirkham asked what is the length of the lease. The City Manager stated that he did not know what the length of the lease is, but he would recommend that it be for one year. Councilman Kirkham asked why the City should sub-lease from the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority and should not rather lease directly from the owner. The City Manager stated that the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority suggested the assign- ment of the lease to the City. Councilman Wright stated that one advantage of taking the assigned lease irom the Fridley Hou§ing and Redevelopment Authority is that the City would not pay higher rent than the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Aurhority pays for the space. The City Attorney stated that he owns an interest in this building, that the Housing Authority Administrator had asked him what would be required for the Housing Authority to break the lease, and he info�ed the Housing Authority � rt woutd only be necessary for the Authority to quit occupancy. He stated that later the Administrator called and said that he had discussed the matter with the City Manager and that there was a possibility the City might wish to take an assignment of the lease. The City Attorney stated that he has another tenant willing to move anto this space but if the City wished to rent the space he would be willing to allow the City to take an assignment of the lease from the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Councilman Sheridan asked whether this would make it possible for the City Administration to vacate the space presently used as a Council meeting room and Court Room. The City Manager stated this would move two people and some of the office equipment out of the space, but it would not clear the entire room. Motion by Wright to authorize the City Manager to accept an assignment of the lease from the Fridley Housing and Red�velopment Authority for space in the Madsen Building effective January 1, 1966 at a rate not to exceed �135 per month. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. AUTHORIZED ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - TO[dING: The City Manager stated that there are four businesses in Fridley who could submit a bid to tow vehicles for the City of Fridley. He stated that he � believes the City would obtain a better price if a contract could be ohtained upon a bid basis for towing these vehicles than by calling a tow garage whenever the service is needed. Motion by Thompson to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids far towing vehicles for the City of Fridley. Seconded by Kizkham for purposes of discussion. Councilman Kirkham sald that�advertising for bids for a towing contract is fine, but that he does not believe the contract specifications as given in the agenda of the Council Meeting are sufficient. He stated that the contract should require the successful bidder to carry certain insurance, and would suggest that such insurance be $10,000 property damage insurance, $100,000 personal liability insurance and $300,000 of agregate personal �� t� liability insurance. Councilman Kirkham suggested, furthermore, that the requirement for the storage space of vehicles should be increased He staCed that one of the persons who would undoubeedly submit a Uid has more space than the amount specified. Councilman Kirkham suggested that the indoor storage space for vehicles b-e increased to provide for 15 vehicles, and the outdoor storage space to provide for 40 vehicles. Councilman Wright asked why the successful bidder should be required to provide indoor storage space for these vehicles. Councilman Kirkham stated that indoor storage would prev�nt vandalism and provide protection � from the winter weather. Councilman Karkham stated that where a wrecked car is towed in following an accident, it is not necessary to store iL- indoors since there could be little further proper�y damage to the vehicle, but a good car should be stored indoors to prevent damage to the veh�cle Councilman Wright stated that he had discussed the question of a towing contract with the Kohler Garage in Minneapolis. He stated that Councilman Kirkham�s recommendations for towing insurance ate good, but the Kohler Garage does not find it necessary to provide indoor storage apace. The Kohler Garge, Councilman Wright said, found it sufficient to provide ouedoor storage in a secure area surrounded by a fence with a locked gate. Councilman Kirkham stated that where it is necessary to L-ake fingerprints from a vehicle, the vehicle should be stored inside to �rlievent deterioration of the fingerprints on the vehicle, Councilman Kirkham stated that he believes the contract should also require the -, successful bidder to supply the use of adequate towing vehicles. He stated that many filling stations use a modified pickup truck with a homemade winch on the pickup truck, and he suggested that the bid stipulate that the vehicle be not more than 15 years old. Councilman ICirkham suggested also that the vehicle might be rated a certain number of tons carrying capacity Councilman Kirkham suggested that the contract specifications be changed, such that, the availability of drivers for towing Lhese vehicles guarantee immediate service to the Citg, whereas, under L-he present specifications, the towing operator could meiely receive the ca11 of the City and supply � service two hours later. Councilman Kirkham stated that he believes the specifications should be changed and brought back to the Council at a later date, Motion by Kirkham to table consideration of authorization to advertise for bids for towing vehicles to the regular Council Meeting oi Sanuary 4, 1966 Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously, CHANGE ORDER ��3-W-75-A: Mr. Cott:stock stated that the net effect of Change Order ��3 is to change the amount of the contract by $2,235.27. He stated Chat this contract wi11 provide the City of Fridley three producing drift we11s incrcr_sing the capacity of the water supply by 3,000 gallons per minute Mr. Comstock stated that the revised cost of the contract is due to the fact that the preJiminary estimate of the work was off and the modification of the contract results in increased cost primarily because of the increase in ehe price of copper used in electric waring. Mr. Comstock stated rhat his previous order to the contractor was a hold order not to install certain electrical conduits and sexvices, and it was in effect until the wells were completed and tested He stated that it is necessary to furnish more materials in order to use the supply of water. � Mr. Comstock sCated that a comparison between the four we11s sunk intio the Hinckley strata and the four drift wells reveals that the drift wells cosC $60 per gallon per minute of water delivered to the filter station for the �nitial capital expenditure, whereas, the wells sunk into the Hinkley strata cost $113 per gallon per minute of water delivered to the filter station Mr. Comstock stated that he is very pleased with the construction of the drift wells and the finding of the drift well field. Mr Comstock stated that the City now has a total of 4,000 gallons per minute capacity from the four drift wells with the addLtion of the capacity from the we11 tested this day. This last we11 has a capacity of 1200 gallons per minute with a two foot draw down Mr. Comstock stated that during the peak season, the water level would drop in the Hinckley wells such that the City could draw out no more than 800 gallons per minute per Hinkley well. Councilman Wright asked Mr. Comstock what evidence he had that the drift �� wells will perfarm satisfactorily durzng the hot summer, Mr, Comstock stated that the City used we11 ��6 durzng the past summer and it perfoxmed satisfactorily. Councilman Wright stated that the past summer was a rather wet summer. Nir. Comstock stated that he was referring to the summer of 1964. Mr Comstock stated that from additional study and geological research, it has been found that the coefficient of transmissibility in a driftwel� field can be determined more accurately and engineers are able to predict the coefficient of yield with data taken from testholes with much greater arc�racy than heretofore. He stated that in drilling these we11s and finding this driftwell field, he was relying on data concerning the geological formation rather than the transmissibility of water in the well ' field. Coun�ilman Wnght asked Mr Comstock whether the increased cost of building the wells was due to delay in the construction. Mr. Comstock answered that the delay was due to poor test results from some ot the well holes. He stated that some of the equipment which the contractor ordered for use in this pro�ect had to be sold by the contractor, but the contractor was able to sell it without a loss and this did not increase the cost of the contract. Councilman Wright asked whether any of the delay which resulted in increased cost was due to either the flood or the tornado and whether this cost would be reimbursible by Federal funds. Mr. Comstock answered that the destroyed drilling rig owned by the Keyes Well Drilling Company was replaced by the Keys Well Drilling Company and could not be replaced by Federal funds. Mr, Comstock stated that the Zncrease in cost is primarily due to the increase in the price of copper for electric conduit. Mr. Comstock stated further that the contract as originally drawn required three service points for the application of electric power, but only two service points are required, and this reduces the cost of the electrical connecL'ions and also the future cost of electric power Uecause demand charges for electric power depend upon the number of service points. Mayor Nee asked Mr. Comstock what is the difference in the quality of the water. Mr. Comstock answered that the quality of the water is about the same He stated that the quality of the water in the driftwells fluctuates more � than the quality of the water in the Hinckley strata especially the amount of iron and the hardness of the water, Mayor Nee asked whether a dry summer would�influence the source of the water Mr. Comstock stated that the summer of 1964 was quite dry but the City was able to obtain a great deal of water from We11 ik6. Motion by Wright to authorize the Administration to execute Change Order ��3 for construction pro�ect W-75-A. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimousIy. CONNECTION TO N.S.S.S D: Mayor Nee stated that the North Suburban Sanitary Sewer District would probably ask the City to pay the cost of connection charges at the end of the first quarter of 1966. He stated that there is a question how the City should finance the connection charges and the answer seems to be to use revenue bonds. Mayor Nee stated that there is a possi�7.ity the North Suburban Sanitary Sewer District might finance the connection charges. He stated that he did not know whether this idea would be feasi6le. Mayor Nee said that it will be necessary for the City to consider how the sewer charges should be revised to pay for the increased costs of discharging sewage into the N.S.S.S.D, and also for the connection charges. He stated that the City wi11 have to pay the N.S.S.S.D. on the basis of sewage volume, � and this will mean that the industrial and co�nercial users as we11 as the hospital will be providing most of the sewage to the N.S.S.S.D. but, under the present system of sewage charges, they will not be charged for the amount discharged. Mayor Nee stated that it will be necessary to consider whether the connection charges should be amortized by charges for new connections to the sewage system of the City of Fridley. Councilman Wright stated that the City has already taken action to connect to the sewage system of the N.S.S.S.D., the Council should ask for information concerning the feasibility of revenue bond to finance these connections, and this inforntation should be presented to the Council at the next Council Meeting. The City Attorney stated that there are two kinds of revenue bonds: Utility Bonds and Revenue General Obligation Bonds. The City Attorney stated that the latter bonds are marketable � _� The City Manager stated that tw^ members oL the board of the N.S.S S D. feel that since the district has already floated a bond issue to pay for the construction of its mains, a municipality should not have to float another bond issue to pay the connection charges. Mayor Nee stated that the district incurred a liability when it issued bonds and the district has to pay higher costs for these bonds than the City of Fridley does for bonds issued by the City. He stated that if the City accepts the district's financing, the City also accepts the district's liability for financing and servicing these bonds He stated that if the district has surplus funds, the district should invest these funds to obtazn a return on the investment rather than financing � charges to the City of Fridley. Councilman Wright stated that he believes the statement of the Mayor concerning the investment of funds makes sense. He asked why a community with a good credit rating should help out a cott¢nunity with a poor credLt ratLng. Mayor Nee stated that he helieves this proposal was made by Mr. Sohansen, the representative of Coon Rapids to the N.S.S,S.S.D „ since the Village of Coon Rapids needs ftnancing to pay the connection charges of the N.S.S S D Counci3man Wright stated that he would like to have the City Administration consult wrth Ehlexs•Mann Associates, draw a plan for the financing of these connection charges, and provide in the plan how the City wi11 finance t_he bonds from user charges. Councilman Wright stated that when the Council knows the cost and what rates are necessary to finance the bonds, the Council can take action and set policy accordingly. Councilman Wright stated that informaYion concerning servicing of bonds through user charges and issuing of bonds should be presented to the Council simultaneously. The Finance Director stated that the area in Fridley to be connected to the N.S.S.S.D. covers a large area and some of this ar��a does not presently have sewer service, a1so, part of the area has never been assessed for sewer mains He stated that the future sewer connection charges or assessments might be used to pay the N.S.S.S.D, Councilman Wright stated that the Ciry Administration should make an estimate of the property owners who do not yet have sewer services and compute the costs of future connections to the N S.S S.D. in � setting the charges for financing these connections The Finance Director stated that there is some money available in the utility funds and it would not be necessary to Uorrow the entire amount of the,sewer connection costs Motion by Wright to request the Administration to furnish the Council with a plan of financLng of the N.S.S.S.D. sewer connectLOn charges. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 212-1965 AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR PUMPS AND FILTERS - W-75-C-2: Mr. Comstock stated that this contract was drawn to pxovide £or construction of piping, pumps and filters to use the new f�P=1 field and the new reservoir He stated that a booster station to transfer watez from the filtering station to the intexmediate pressare level and high pressure level systems in the City of Fridley wi11 be built aC a later date. Mayor Nee asked whether the City would need the new reservoir before making use oP these systems. NIr Comstock stated that it would not be necessary to complete the resernoir before this part of the system is constructed and put into use, and he stated that it appears the booster station could be built at a cost less than he expected, He stated that this part of the system was not built previously because the size of the filtering plant could not be known until all the wells were completed � Councilman Wright asked whether it would be possible for the City to filter the entire water supply this summer if this construction were begun now. Mr. Comstock answered that this could be done only if the water from the drift wells is run through the filters. He stated t_hat the water from the drift wells and the water from the Hinckley we11s ���ould be mixzd in the waCer system with some of the water filtered and some not, hir Comstock stated that the present booster station could be supplied with treated water, but during the peak load of the summer there would not be a sufficient amount of filtered water to supply to the booster station. Councilman Wright asked whether it would be possible to use the new reservoir without construction of the piping and pumps Mr. Comstock stated that it 1� wi,11 be necessary to build the piping and pumping system to use the reservoir and he believes that the construction of the piping and pumps should be completed at the time the construction of the reservoir is completed, Mr. Comstock stated that one alternate included in the proposed contract allows the contractor co bid upon construction of an addition to the filtering plant. Mr. Comstock stated that at the time the filter plant was built, the City built an indentation into the north wall of the Piltration plant in order to improve the appearance of the north wall. He stated that when the addition is built, this �ndentation will be removed. Councilman Wright suggested that one portion of the building could be extended beyond the north wall i❑ order to break up the appearance of a continual north wall on the filter station. Mr. Comstock stated that it is the purpose of this addition to the filter station to prov�de for additional storage space needed in the filter station at minimum cost. Mr. Comstock stated that when the contractor begins construction of the additional filters in the fzlter plant, the contractor can either install this equipment by going through the roof of the filtering station or through a knock out panel in the wall of the filtering station Councilman Sheridan stated that this will appear rather si11y to residents in the City of Fridley who will inquire why the City built a filtering station and is now knocking down a wall in it. Motion by Sheridan to adopt Resolution ��212-1965. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice voCe, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously RESOLUTION ��213-1965 - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PARCEL 1170 LOTS 26 AND 27 (SUBJECT TO EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC HIGHWAY ON LOT 26) INCLUDING WEST HALF OF ALLEY VACATED 7/7/64 LYING ADSACENT THERETO (SUBJECT TO DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT TO CITY OF FRIDLEY OR VACATED ALLEY). BLOCK 4. HAMIZTON'S ADDITION TO MECHANICSVILLE: Motion by Thompson to adopt Resolution 4�213-1965. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION ��214-1965 - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTIVG OF SPECIAL FEET 0� LOT TOR'S SUb- [4�1? Motion by Thompson to adopt Resolution ik214-1965. Szconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION y�215-1965 - TO ADVEATISE FOR BIDS FOR THE PUftCHASE OF TIRES AND CHAINS: Mayor Nee stated that an alternate in the bid should request the bidders also to submit a bid for spiked tires. Motion by Rirkham to adopt Reso lution t'k215-1965, Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously, RESOLUTION 4�216-1965 TRANSFERRING OF CERTAIN FUNDS: Motion by Kirkham to adopt Resolution ��216-1965. Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, [here being no nays, the motion carried unanimously -1965 - STORC 1963 ENTITLED "ESTABLISHING The City Manager stated that he is of the opinion that the City of Fridley obtained a better contract with the off-sale clerks than did the Village of Spring Lake Park or the City of Columbia Heights. Motion by Thompson to adopt Resolution ;F217-I965. Seconded Uy Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION -0�218-1965 AMENDING RESOLIITION �623-1965 ENTITLED "ESTABLISHING WORKING CONDITIONS, WAGES,PND HOURS FOR EMPLOYEES EMPLOYED BY THE MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE° (ON SALE): The City Manager stated that he believes this contract is even more favorable to the City than the contract with the off-sale clerks. Councilman G7right � � , 1___J asked whether the contract has been approved by the on-sale store employees. The City Manager answered that the on-sale employees accepted the contract before the Union settled with the CLty. Motion by Wright to adopt Resolution �f218-1965. Seconded by Sheridan Upon a voice vote, thexe being no nays, the motion caxried unanimously ESTABLISHING VACATION TTME FOR CITY EMPLOY�ES DURING THE HOLIDAYS: Motion by Sheridan that City Ha11 be closed ae 12:00 noon December 24th, � at 12:00 noon December 31st, and that the City employees Uegin the holiday at 12;00 noon on December 24th and at 12;170 noon on December �Ist Seconded bq Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CLEANING SANITARY SEZdER LINES: Mr. Cotnstock stated that Soil Solidifiers have moved eleven rigs into the City of Fridley and have four of them in operation. He stated that American Pipe Services is moving rigs into the City of Fridley and is preparing to start operations The City Attorney stated that the contracts are being shown to the Council for the information of the Council and do not require Council action. He stated that the Ordinance �k317 authorized the Mayor and the Manager to execute the contracts and therefore no additional action by the Council is needed. The City Attorney stated that if the Council wants to revise the contract, the Council could do so at this time. Pr e� ei Councilman Wright stated that he believes the Council is somewhat leary of this contract since it raises the possibility that one contractar will claim that debris remaining in the sewer after the cleaning was supposedly completed is due to the operations of the other contractor, and therefore is not his responsihility. Mr. Comstock answered that an oral agreement was obtained from the two contractors that where one contractor cleans the lines he is required to keep the lines clean by hydraulic means until the other contractor completes cleaning the remaining portion of the lines, � Mayor Nee inquired whether the contract specifies that cleaning the lines must meet the criteria of the Federal Government. The City Attorney answered, "Yes.°' Mayor Nee inquired whether this would be sufficient to require the contractors to maintain the lines in a clean condition after they were once cleaned. Mr. Comstock answered, "No." He stated that Federal requiremenCs are that the lines be cleaned once rather than requiring them to be cleaned after they have been cleaned once, Mr, Comstock stated that he does not know how such a provision co�ild be written into the contract and if provisions to clean the lines more than once were wrrtten into the contract, the contract might not be acceptable to the Office of Emergency Planning, Councilman Wright suggested that the contract specify that the lines be cleaned in a specific order to avoid debris from one part of the system going into another part of the system. Mr. Comstock stated that if the lines could be cleaned in ordex, there would be no need fox two contracts. He stated that, as it is, there is not enough time for one contractor or two contractors to clean the lines in order and in any evenC, one contractor would necessarily have interference belween his own crews working in one part of the line with other crews working in other parts of the same line. He stated that Soil Solidifiers now has four crews working in the same line, and that these crews need to keep the lzne open by hydraulic means while perfoxming this work. OVERNIGHT DETENTION IN THE CITY JAIL: � Mayor Nee stated that Mr. Gibbs infoxmed him that flnoka County would house prisoners in the Anoka County Jail at no cost to the City of Eridley. He stated that he believes the City has a liability when holding pnsoners in the City jail overnight, in light of the information given to the Council. concerning conditions existing at City hall, unless the City has some good reason to hold a prasoner overnight in the �ail. Councilman Wright inquired whether it would be necessary to use a patrol car to transport a prisoner to the Anoka County Jail. The City Manager answered, "Yes " Councilman Wright inquired when the City will have a full time dispatcher on duty. The City Manager answered that the City would have a full time dispatcher on duty beginning about January 17th Mr. Tdilbur Tdhitmore stated that there are fewer patrolmen working during the evening shift, and it would be necessary to arrange for the transportation of prisoners to the Anoka County �ai1 before the evening shift in order not to take necessary patzolmen off duty in the City of Pridley for this purpose. .r " �� Mayor Nee stated that a dispatcher sleeping behind the furnace in the City Hall had no better chance to escape in case the furnace should malfunction than a prisoner in a �ailcell. The City Manager stated that the City has a moral responsibility for the sa7=ety of the prisoners and the dispatcher, and the cost of transportation should not be a factor in providing for the safety of these individuals. Mr. Whitmore stated that he believes it woul� take two officiers to transport a prisoner to the Anoka County �ail since the City of Fridley sqnadcars are not equipped with a screen to keep the prisoner from interfering with the operation of the vehicle by the police officer. Councilman j�right suggested that the City Council should have on record a motion that when the dangers to a prisoner and to a dispatcher sleeping � the basement were made known to the Council, the Council took actron to avoid those dangers. Motion bq Wright that it is the policy of the City of Fridley that under the present dispatching system every reasonable and prudent effort shall be made to transport prisoners to the Anoka County Jail, such that none of the prisoners will be sleeping in the City jail overnight. Seconded by Kirkfiam. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. AD JOURNMENT • There being no further business, Mayor Nee declared the Regular Council Meeting of December 20, 1965 ad�ourned at 12:58 A M. Respectfully submitted, Raymond E. Eade Secretary to the Council � G��'�� �` , ` � ti�-�- William J. Nee MAYOR THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COiTNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 1966 The Aegular Meeting of the Council of the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Nee at 8:00 P.M. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Nee, Kirkham,Sheridan, Wright, Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 1965 : Motion by ILirkham to adopt the minutes of the Special Council Meeting of December 13, 1965. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR COIINCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 20, 1965: Motion by Wright to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 20, 1965. Seconded by Thompson. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. BIDS - ICE MACHINE (TABLED 12/20/65): Mayor Nee asked the City Manager if he had a recommendation for an ice machine. The City Manager explained the various options available. He stated that the liquor store employees preferred the Scotsman, but as low bidder, his recommendation would be the York machine as this would be the laaest bid price. A representa��ve from Southtown Refrigeration Company was present and explained some of the features of the bin on his machine. The liquor store manager Robert McGuire was present and stated it was his belief that the Scotsman machine, at a bid price of $1600, was the best bid and the machine that is most suited to their operation and would be preferred by the liquor store people. Motion by Sheridan to award the b2d for the ice machine to Carbonic Machines, Incorporated for a Scotsman Machine for the bid price of $1,600. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. � �