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01/17/1966 - 00021677�� INTCRSECTIONS ALONG T.H %4%: A question from the audience was directed at the Council, asking if they had any plans to relieve the critical situations that have arisen at some of the intersections along T.H. �k47 with the construction of the new highway and the service road. It was stated that there are some very dangerous intersections at the present time, and traffic flow is xestricted. Mayor Kirkham stated that there are no plans at the present time, but every- one is concerned, There was some talk of alternative ideas. Councilman Wright stated that plans had been referred to the Planning Consultant for , advice The City Manager stated that these should be coming back to the Planning Commission this week, and to the Council, at their next regular meeting. SUNLINE NIOTEL, T II. 9k65: A question from the audience was asked of the Council, whether they were doing anything about the motel on T.H. -0k65 that had been partially destroyed by the tornado. The City Manager stated that one of the owners had had a nervous breakdown, and as a result the courts had given them an extension of time, until May lst, in resolving the problem. Attorney Smith stated that a petition has been filed by the City, and it is now in court, and further stated ehat the attorneys for the owner indicate that the place will be rebuilt. The Councll then recessed at 9:45 P M At this point, Mr. Comstock explained to the Crty Council the various alternatives available for the storm sewer work to be done in con�unction with the County street improvement of Mississippi Street Mr Comstock explari�ed the two basic options the Council had as far as routing of the storm sewer, whether or not there should be a ri+��*�+n.+ basin The biggest problem was to define what share of the costs th� County should bear. The meeting was then reconvend, and the Mayor ad�ourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, n � / r /I� R,� � ' L�� %�vr �G �= x � Marvin C. Brunsell �'� Jack 0. Kirkham Acting Secretary to the Council J MAYOR THE MINUTES OF THL REGi7I,AR COUNCIL MEETING OF .TANUARY 17, 1966 The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Kirkham at 8:04 P.M. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRES�NT: Kirkham, Harris, Sheridan, Wright, Samuelson MCMBERS ABS�NT; None APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 1966; Mr. Sheridan stated that he wished to make a correction in the minutes under the heading, "Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 88 - Winter Vehicles". In the first paragraph, fourth 1ine, item 2, it should read, "That motor driven ski or sled vehicles shall not be used on public waters ox waterways if such use is pxohibited and such prohibition is posted by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Otherwise, such use of such vehicles sha11 be permitted". Motion by Councilman Wright to adopt the minutes as amended. Seconded by �?arris. i7pon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the nio�ion'carried. � , �� APPROVAL OF MINUTES - ADSOURNED COUNGIL MEETING OF SANUARY 4, 1966 - JANUARY 10, �966: Motion by Councilman Harris to adopt the minutes o� the Ad�ourned Council Meeting of January 4, 1966 - January 10, 1966 as received. Seconded by Harris. Upon a voice vote, there oeing no nays, Mayor Izirkham declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS• � Niayor Kirkham stated that, in view of the fact that there is a long agenda, which includes ten Public Hearings, and in the interest oi giving a11 interested parties present a chance to be heaxd, he thought it would be a good idea to limit discussion time on any one single Public Hearing to 10 minutes. He stated that some of the Public Hearings might not take very long and this would a11ow the people on the bottom of the list to be heard a1so. If 10 minutes is not long enough to cover the sitb�ect fu11y, it can be recessed and reconvened at the close of the other Public Hearings. PUBLIC HEAR.ING DISTRICT. (REQUEST BY WINSLOW & ASSOCIATES, INC., 1040 MADISON STREP�T MINNESOTA, 55303): The City Manager read the Notice of Hearing. The City Manager stated that the Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission had recommended that the Special Use Permit be granted, He asked if the representative for Winslow & Associates was present and if he had the latest plans. Mr. H. Lindman was present and showed the Council the p;�ns, Councilman Wright asked what the status of the pro�x?serl road was, and has this plat been given to the Planning Commission. The City Engineer explained that a11 Winslow & Associates want basically is the Special Use Pez-�nit and � the final plat would come later. Mr. Lindman said they would confarm to the Council's wishes in these matters. Councilman Sheridan asked what utilities are in. The City EnginPer answered, sewer and water. Councilman Harris wanted to know, if they get this Special Use Permit wi11 they start construction before the plat and street are in. Mr. Lindman answexed, °Yes,'" IIe stated that the proposed street pattern would come up when it was platted. Councilman Wright asked about a street dedication. Mr. Lindman stated that normally they would make a street dedication and would do so, as far as they axe concerned, if the Council grants the permit. There was a discussion on easement placement. Mr. Lindman was asked if Winslow & Associates were the owners of this property, and he stated that they had an option to buy. Mayor Kirkham asked if it was no�mal procedure to grant a Special Use Permit to a non-owner. The City Manager explained that the permit would be no good if they didn't get the land as it is not transferable, so the City has been granting them. Council- man Harris pointed out that there was a Public I-Iearing on the agenda for another nursing home, Mr. Lindman stated that Winslow & Associates have no quarrel with another nursing home. The City Engineer asked if it was correct that they had not filed a preliminary plat on the entire area. Mr. Lindman stated that they had not, but they had discussed it with Hodne & Associates, and they were in agreement on multiple dwellings, or it could be residential or any better use the City had in mind. � Mayor Kirkham asked the audience if anyone wished to be heaxd on this matter Mr. Bob Brisky, 7566 - Sth Street N.E., wanted an explanation of the plan and expressed concern over the rezoning. He was afraid once they start rezoning this area, it would only be the beginning. Councilman Wright explained the plan to him and told him that all the A-1 ar.ea will remain R-1. To Ue changed three things would have to reverse themselves, the Council would have to change their minds, Hodne and Associates would have to change their recommendation and Winslow and Associates would have to change their plans, all oi which would require a Public Hearing. No one else wished to be heard. Sheridan made a motion to close the Public I3earing. Seconded 6y Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously, C4 ,nii�iv iwVUL�i - �nv �r��-�� - u� SPAI\TG Bt-t00R PARIZ ADDITION, i The City Manager read the Notice of Hearing. - LOTS 1 THROUGH 8 Councilman Samuelson asked why Mr. Babinksi was requesting this alley vacation. The City Engineer explained that according to code he is required to build a certain distance from the alley and the extension he wishes to build would be too close to this boundary. After this vacation he would have the necessary room to build according to code. Mr. Qureshi explained this could also be done with a waiver, but this way it is written into the Vacation that the City of Fridlev retains an easement for d�inage and utility purposes over the portion vacated. No one from the audience wished to be heard on this item. Councilman Sheridan moved to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. READING OF AN ORDINANCE UNDER SECTION 12.07 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO RT`RFFTR ANiI AT.T.F'VR 6N71 T!1 r1MFnTf1 dPPFNTITA f: (1F TTTF' CTTV CnT1F - AT.T. SPRING BROOK PARK ADDITION LYING BETWEEN THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 1 AND THE WEST LINL OF THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY RIGHT OF WAY: Motion by Councilman Harris to adopt the Ordinance to vacate the utility easement upon first reading. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the mbtion carried. PUBLIC I�ARING � UTILITY EASEMENT VACATION REQUEST - SAV -0k65-04 - ALLEN G. JEI�TSEN: The City Manager read the Notice of Hearing. - Mayor Iiirkham asked if any member of the audience wished to be hesrd. There was no reply. Councilman Wright asked for the history and origin of this reqaest. The City Engineer explained that originally this had been 57z Avenue which had heen vacated� and the City had retained a�Utility Easement. The City Has letters from the Northern States Power Company and the Minneapolis Gas Company stating that they no longer aeed an easement there. The City will retain a 6 foot easement far utilities which will be sufficient. Councilman Samuelson asked about the drainage plan. The City Engineex stated this should be no problem as they would have drainage from 58th Street down. Motion by Councilman Harris to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, TO VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS AND TO AMEND APPENDIX C OF THE CITY CODE: THE UTILITY EASEMENT LYING SOUTH OE AND ADJACENT TO LOT 6, BLOCK Z5, HY➢E PARK ADDITON Motion by Councilman Harris to adopt the Ordinance to vacate the utility easement upon first reading. Seconded by Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unariimously. PUBLIC HEARING: ON CONSIDERATION OF PINAL PLAT (P.S. �k64-OS), WAYNE STEWART: The City Manager read the Notice of Hearing, and the City Engineer showed a map of the final plat to the Council. The City P�ngineer explained that the City of Fridley has no utilities here and the developer was given permission to negotiate with Columbia Heights for utiiities. Councilman Samuelson asked who would construct the utilities and Mr. Wayne Stewart, who was present at the Council Meeting, stated that he would probably turn them over to Fridley for construction, but that Columbia Heights would maintain them. The City Engineer asked if there was a plan for drainage, and Mr. Stewart stated that this would be no problem as the 1 , , � �� property drops off sharply to the west. Councilman Sheridan expressed concern over whether Lots 2 and 8 would meet the setback requirements. Motion by Councilman Harris to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being n.o nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING E PERMIT TO PERMIT COVSTRUCTION OF DOUBI.E B1 � liA1L5V1L"W Hllll1'1�1V1V ' WHY1V� J1�WHK1: The City Manager read the Notice of Hearing. Councilman Wright asked if he could build the size oF double bungalow he was planning without requiring more waivers. Mr, Stewart stated he could. Councilman Samuelson asked how big the double bungalows were, and Mr. Stewart answered they were 1100 to 1200 square feet. Councilman Samuelson stated that his concern would be whether the set back and side yards weuld be enough considering the shape of the lots. Councilman Wright stated that he thinks Mr. Stewart should submit a sketch of the huildings on the lot and a drainage plan. Mr. Stewart would not have to come back for more hearings� but the Council should see if the size and plans are adequate. Mayor Kirkham asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard on this permit. Mr. Donald Onstad, 4110 Main Street N.E., stated that he was interested in the value of each building. He said he had paid a substantial price for hislot and home and he was concerned as to the value of the double bungalows, The City Managrr suggested they come up and look at the drawing. Mr. Onstad said a drawing shows nothing: Several visitors to the Council Meeting came forward and examined the plans. They discussed having double bungalows in the neighborhood. Mr. Onstad stated he felt tlzere should be a time limit on � the construction of these houses. Mr. Stewart said that the Building Inspector would be watching that and Mr. Stewart, himself, lives in the area. Motion by Councilman Hax'x'is to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Motion by Harris to approve the finai p1at. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Motion 6y Councilman Wright to grant the Special Use Permit to permit the construction of double bungalows on Lots 2, 3, 4-4A, 5-SA, 6-6A, 7 and &, B1ock 1, Gailsview Addition with the following conditions: 1. That a land use drawing shoWing the placement of the buildings be submitted satisfactory to the Building Inspector and the relative City Ordinances. 2. That a dr.�inage plan be su�mitted satisfactory to the City Engineer. Councilman Sheridan st�ted that it is customary to require that each uniC have a paved parking space in addition to the garage as most families own more than one automobile, and that he would like to amend the motion and make this an addition to the motion. The Preccding motion was amended as follows: That there be an additional paved parking space in addition to the garage parking provided. Seconded by , Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayar Kirkham declared the motion carried. pUBLIC HCARING CONSIDERATION OF A FINAL PLAT - P.S. �k65-02 - ERIDLEY INDUSTRIAL PARIZ PLAT 2, M.G ASTLEFORD• The City Manager read the Notice of Hearing and the City Engineer showed the plat to the Council. Mr. Aichard Dobis was present representing M. G. Astleford. Councilman Wright asked him if they had any plans for developing any lots for lesser use than industrial. He asked if they were aware tliey must get waivers if they want to build anything commerical. There was a discussion on the set backs and the plan for lots. The City Engineer explained some of the details of the p1at. �� Motion by Councilman Wright that the Council accept the Final Plat P.S. �k65-02 Fridley Industrial Park P1at 2, M. G. Astleford wrth the condition that the set back line from Melroy Circle be 35 feet on lots seven through sixteen, and the set back line on the East Service Drive be 90 feet. Seconded by Harris. The City Engineer stated that Comstock and Davis c,v uld want an amendment to the motion that there be a drainage easement of 10 feet on each side of lot twelve and thirteen, Block 1. Motion by Councilman�Wxight to so amend the motion. Seconded by Cauncilman Sheridan, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO A�ZONE FROM R-2, R-3, M-1 TO G 2, AND M-2 TO M-1. ZOA 4k65-09 - MIKE HAFNER: - Tlte City Manag�r read the Notice of Hearing, read the Motion of the Planning Commission, and showe� on a map, Hodrie and Associates plan that the Planning Commission recommended. Mr, lIafner was present at the Counci'1 Meeting and-stated he wants C-2 on lots on University be'tween 73rd and Osborne Road, and M-1 behind it, He stated that there would be differen� set backs with the different kind of zoning that Hodne recommends on University. He stated that Hodne & Associates wanted the top 61ock for a shopping center and some of the companies interested shouldn't be in a shopping center, they want to be by themselves. He gave as an example the Graves Company. Councilman Wright stated that this was a workshop and could fit in M-1. Mr. Hafner stated that you have a higher standard of building if it is zoned C-2 and University Avenue should have a nice front, otherwise, if it is zoned M-1, you could have a body shop, as an example, and you would have irregular set backs. Mayor Kirkham stated that there was an investor interested in a big development south of 73rd Street, and he requests the area there "looking nice", as he put it. Councilman Wright stated that they had discussed a central area shopping district (mall type) as the ideal type to have and Mr. Hafner had agreed that it could be done. It was Hodne's plan to have M-2 west of and �acing Co�nerce Lane and light industry along the service drive. The Planning Commission and the League of Women Vnters recommend it. Councilman Wright stated that in his opinion this would not be ob�ectionable to light industry, that Graves Company would fit in with this zoning, and it would do away with strip planning. He thinks it is a good plan and compatible ta any future plans to the sczuth and west. Mayor Kirkham stated he was not at liberty to disclose the party that is interested in heavy investment, but when he could advise the Planning Commission as to what he had reference to� he was sure they would change their opinion of this whole strip, and he asked the Council not to act hastily and would ask the planner to take a second 1ook. Mrs. Anderson, Preseident of the League of Women Voters, said she wished to state on behalf of the Leaguey that they strongly support the recommendation of the Planning Consultant. The League x'eels that as long as the City has hired a Planning Consultant, the City should study his advice very carefully. Councilman Harris�tated that once they have advised the Planning Consultant of the new investor, he is sure he wi11 change his mind, Motion by Councilman Harris that the rezoning request and the subsequent infoxmation of the investment to the south be given to the Planning Consultant for consideration, Seconded by Councilman Samuel5on. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Wright stated he hoped this didn�t put a krimp in Mr. Hafner�s plans, and Mr. I3afner answered that he was pleased to hear the news of a heavy investor. Mayor Kirkham declared the Public Hearing closed. PUBLIC HEARING A REQI7EST POR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO PERM iT CONSTRUCTION OF A NI7RSING HOME ON OUTLOT 1, MELODY MANOR: MIKE HAFNER: � � � r` � d The City Manager read the Notice of Hearing, and stated that this item had been continued as plans were not ready at the lasc meeting. a Mr. Hafner stated he will have the plans ready when he knows wheGher another Cnursing home is granted. He has had his nursing home in the plans for a long o time, but wi11 withdraw them and build something else, rather than have too aui many nursing homes on the north side of Fridley. I� a � �I � ' w w 0 D+ H H CJ � � H a 0 z ¢ 0 c� H � � H � x H W C 0 a 7 m U C ro C .a ro � w w o .+ N a� s+ ,n m !� U U (." CL O o .+ ro u m � 0 u m � m a� � s� ro s� v m s+ x� � � m � � � U N 7x o s+ U � � � o O �..a JJ 0 � � m �I C I '' �I o 1> ai � a > 0 N m C 0 a � Motion by Wright to continue the hearing until Februar�r 7, 1966. The motion was seconded. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor ICirkham declared the motion carried. OF REOUEST TO REZONE FROM R-1 TO R- The Council looked at plans of the proposed apartment and motel and discussed the parking� streets and exteriors of apartments. Mayor Kirkham asked if anyone had any questions, there was no reply, and he declared the Public Hearing closed. FIRST REAII NG OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OP P�ItIDELY MINNESOTA BY MAKING A CHANGE IN ZOSdING DISTRICTS - TO REZONE FROM R-3 TO C-1 - PORTION OF OIITLOT 1. MELOF�Y MANOR: MIKG HAFNER: Mo�ion by Councilman Harris to adopt the Ordinance upon first reading, Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a roll_ ca11 vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. INSURANCE REPORT: Mr. Dick Schillinger, Chairman of the Insurance Advisory Committee to the City of Fridley, was present at the Council Meeting and presented a 12 page report to the Council which had been made up by the Insurance Advisory Committee. He stated that there were several �hings he would like to point out to the Council, 1. There has been a considerable increase in the premium of the Automobile General Liability and Liquor Liability Insurance which the City of Fridley carries. This is due to the reduction of the overall credit that the Cit}� has maintained for the last three years of 25%. This has been reduced to a 10% credit. The second factor in the premium increase is the rate increases, particularly in the automobile area. The third is putting the liquor liability on a current basis. Mr. Schillinger stated that also during 1965 the City of Fridley had incurred losses in the general liability area of $21,60D. This represents a considerable increase in the average amount of losses that have been incurred in previous years. 2. Mr. Schillinger stated he is happy to report that the City of Pridley is maintzining an experience credit on their Worlanans Compensation which is considerably better than most municipalities. During 1966 Che insurance wi11 be written at approximately 82% of what the sverage municipality is paying. 3, Mr. Schillinger pointed out the policies that are expiring and stated that it is the recommendation of the insuxance committee that these policies be renewed. They have investigated many different sources of insurance for the City and it is their recommendaT.ion that the policies that are in force at the present time Ue continued with the Hartford Insuxance Group. They are writing 99% of the insurance for the City at the presenY Y.ime. 4. The insurance committee recommends that cons�deration b2 given to inareasing the amount of life insurance on the CZty employees from $1,OD0 to some addi.tional figure, the recommendation being that this be increased over a period of time, For example, $1,000 a year over a period of years. 5. The Advisory Council also recommends that the fire insurance on the buildings within the City be carried on a replacement cost basis. There would be a very minor increase in premium cost to do this. The tornado was a good example of why this would be wise. Councilman Harris stated he wanted to thank Mr. Schillinger and his Committee for this very complete and factual report. He inquired if Mr. Schillinger could give the Council a total picture of the insurance purchased, over the last year's total. �' Mr. Schillinger said he did not have the exact figures but a rough estimate u � excluding the group policy would be between $34,000 and $35,000, and last 7 � year's total (taking in consideration the audit) would be $30,000. The difference would be in the credits which have gone from 25% to 1D% and the increases in the automobile rate. He stated that the City hae added quite a few new buildings to the policy over previous years. , r�c� �. Councilman Wright stated that he also wanted to thank Mr. Schillinger, and for the benefit of the public would like to name the people who have served without compensation on the insurance committee: Mr. Richard Schillinger, Chairman, Dale Hadtrath, Vilas Nage1, Robert Duffee, Joe Ellefson and Bernard Black. The City Manager stated that he and the Finance Director had met with the insurance ad�usters after the tornado, and they have asked the Insurance Advisory Committee to review the figures so the Council will be sare that there was a fair adjustment. Mr. Schillinger stated he might add one comment that the Insurance Adjusters had made to him at the last meeting he had with them. Concerning Mr. Wagner and Mr. Brunsell, they had stated, "These gentlemen are extremely tough to deal with but extremely fair." Motion by Sheridan to receive the report, authorize Mr. Schillinger to write the insurance as suggested with the insurance companies suggested, plus writing the building coverage on a replacement cost basis as recommended. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice ��ote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Motion by Samuelson to increase the life insurance on employees by $1,000 to a�igure of $2,000. Seconded by Wright, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the mqtion carried. A visitor from the audience asked why the City of Fridley buys insurance from only one company, and inquired if this was a mutual insurance company or a stock insurance company. Mr. Schillinger stated that the committee shops for the best policy or program. Councilman Wright stated that the members o£ the Advisory Committee are residents of the City of Fridley and are looking out for everyone�s interests. They do not receive compensation for this service. LIMB. HEALTH. PROPERTY. SAFETY_ AND THE OF LIEE THE VIOLATION THEREOF AND TO BE KNOWN AS THE "HOUSING CODE" AND DESIGNATED AS CHAPTER 51 OF THE CITY CODE OF FRIDLEY: Motion by Councilman Harris to table this-Ordinance to the Council Meeting of February 7, 1966. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. APPLICATION FOR A SIGN PERMIT; BURGER KING: The City Manager stated that this application was tabled at the lasf ineeting as Mr, Peterson was not there, but Mr. Peterson is here now, as is Pastor Sundberg and his associate. The Council looked at the plans for the sign and the Burgei King Restaurant blueprints. There was a discussion on different locations for the sign. The new sign ordinance was looked up regarding how far the sign had to be from gdjoining property and streets. Motion by Wright to grant a sign permit for the revised design of the sign with no flashing arrow, the location to be either along the northern property edge 10 feet in, or in the east-west extension of the center line of the building, not less than 60 feet from the property line. Seconded by Harris. Upon a ro11 call vote, Sheridan voting nay, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. APPLICATION FOR CLUB ON-SALE RETAIL LIQUOR LICENSE - I,EGION (TABLED 1/10/66): Motion by Wright to table the application for a club on-sale retail liquor license to the regular Council Meeting of February 7, 1966. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion c arried. The City Manager stated that�he had received no_report as yet from County Commissioner 0'Bannon. ' � ' �l � Motion by Councilman Wright to table the Resolution until the regular Council Meeting of February 7, 1966 or sooner if infoxmation is received Lrom the County Soard. Seconded by Harris. IIpon a voice vote, A11 voting aye, the motion carried. PO:,ICR PAY SCHEDULE (TABLED 12/20/65): A visitor to the Council Meeting, Mr. Frank Liebl, 222 Mercury Drive, asked for the floor. Mayor Kirkham granted the request. � Mr. Liebl stated the salaries of the Chief of Police, Sergeants, and Patrolmen He stated that the Chief of Police had gotten a raise last year, and this year had gotten a$35 increase, which doesn't include step raises, while the patrolmen had gotten nane. He stated he thought this was unfair and that the Council should re-evaluate and give them a raise besides the step raise. He stated they are very good men and we should show our appreciation, He stated that the salary funds are appropriated a year ahead, and he wondered what happened to the half year salary of Mr. Erickson when he resigned or quit. He feels everyone should get a raise or no one, so there is no bad feeling among the patrolmen. Councilman Wright stated that he agrees with Mr. Liebl�s assu.mptions and also feels there should be appropriate raises for a11 echelons, but Mr. Lieb1 was stating an error of fact because in 1964-1�65 patrolmen did get raises. Mr. Lieb1 stated that thi� was a step raise. Councilman Wright Fxplained that this was not a step raise, tt was�a raise at that step. IIe said that we should stay with the facts. There is no year since 1962 that they did not get a raise. Councilman Samuel.san stated that there had been a misunderstanding among the patrolmen which has been rectified. Mr. Wilbur Whitmore, Chairman of the Police Commission, was present at the � meeting and stated that Councilman Wright was stating from actuaI figures_ Our Police force is not the top, but it is among the highest paid force in the Metropolitan area. The City Manager stated that Fridley is at least equal to Minneapolis. Mr. Whitmore stated that the Police Commission is always there to hear any complaints the men have, that some of the men had been confused about the raise schedule, but they understood now and everything was clear. Mr. Liebl stated that he was sorry but he must disagree with Mr. Whitmore, that these had been step raises, and if they didn't do something the patrolmen would join a union and would be much tougher to deal with. FINANCE REPORT - CONNECTION TO N.S.S.S.D. -(TABcF.ED 12/20/65): The City Manager explained that a report was not completed as yet, Councilman Harris stated that he thinks it behooves the City to have some kind of study of sewer and water rates. The City Manager stated that work is proceeding on a rate proposal now, that nearly all the information needed is available. Motion hy Wright to table the Finance Report to the regular Council Meeting of February 7, 1966. Seconded by Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no � nsys, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. BID - TIRES AND CHAINS (OPENED NOON, JANIIARY 17, 1966): The City Manager stated that two bids had been received, He sCated that he had made the statement that the City should call for biels to see if better prices could be obtained through bids than on the open market. He stated that the Superintendent of Public kTOrks and the City Engineer 4:ad drawn up a memo in which they compared and examined a11 instances. Calling for bids would restiict the City to a certain kind of tire, and on the open market they could get a particular tire they wanted at a particular time they wanted it, and at a better price. They reco-mmend that the City of I'ridley huy on the open market, Through calling for bids there was no question, now, th� opem m�rket buying was the proper pxocedure to follow. The City Manager stated he felt the bids should be re�ected, and the City should continue to huy on the open market, �� Motion by Councilman Samuelson to re�ect the bids and return them. The motion was seconded, and on a voice vote, there beiag no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSI��N MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 13, 1966: Motion by Councilman Wright to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the request, and inform-Dr. Hayano the Council appreciates , his discretion and hopes he finds an appropriate place in Fridley, Seconded by Councilman Harris. IIpon a voice vote, there tieing no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. NG LOT SPLIT �64-25 (12/1/64) - CH�RLES S The City Manager stated that the Council had agreed on this in 1964 but had not acted because there was no survey at that time. Motion by Councilman Wright to confirm the action of the Planning Commission and grant the Lot Split y'�64-25. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, HODNE'S REPORT ON "701" AND T.H. ��47 INTERSECTION: The City Manager read the Planning Commissions recommendations to engage Mr. Hodne to conduct a feasibility study of Mr. Hodne's preliminary plans. He stated thattPxe Planning Commissim felt the City was at a point where the Council might wish to do something about getting down to actual placement of intersections, determine road costs, property involved, and authorize him to go further in determining these different aspects. Councilman Harris stated he felt the Council should see some plans before engaging Mr. Hodne to conduct a feasibility study. The City Manager stated ' he felt Mr. Hodne would try to make the study as economical as possible. Councilman Wright asked if it would be possible to get Mr. Hodne to meet with the Council and discuss this matter. The City Manager stated he �;o uld arrange it. Motion by Councilman Harris to receive and file the letter from Mr. Hodne and the Minutes of the Planning r,otmnission. Seconded by Councilman Wright. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, the motion carried. B(�ARD OF APP�ALS MEETING - JANUARY 12, 1966: PUELIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A NURSING R-1 DISTRICT (REQUEST SY WINSLOW & ASSOCIATES) - SEPTEMBER 29, 1965: The City Manager read the Board of Appeal�s recommendation that the Special Use Permit be granted. Councilman Wright asked Mr, Lindman, representative for Winslow and Associates, if the Council grants permits for two nursing homes in the area, would his company go ahead with their plans. Mr. Lindman stated that his company is ready to huild, He stated that they � are professionals at planning nursing homes, they are familiar with a11 types of nursing home feasibility studies and their plans have been-in the making for a long time, They feel that time is getting short and they ask that the Council keep this moving as much as possible, Councilman Harris explained that there are two new Counc�7men on the Council, including himself, and he feels they need a little more time to study this request more fu11y. Motion by Councilman Harris to table the request for a Special Use Permit to construct a nursing home to the Regular Council Meeting of Feburary 7, 1966, Seconded by Wn ght, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. �% � PUBLIC HEARING ON A AEQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FFOM S�CTION 45.23, CITY COD� OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 1963, REVISED DECEMBER 1964, I3Y WAIVER OF SIDE YARD REQUIREMENT ON SOUTH SIDE FROM 10 FEET TO 6 F�ET AND VARIANCE FROM SECTI�N 45.24 CITY CODE OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 196�, R�VISED DECEMbER 1964, BY WAIVER OF SIDE YARD ON A CORNER ON NORTH SI➢E FROM 17 FEET 6 INCHES TO 10 FEET TO P�RMIT CONSTRUCTION OF A DOUBLE BUNGALOW WITH ATTACHED GARAGE ON LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 25, HYDE PARK, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA, SAME BEING 5790 - 2ND STREET NORTHL'AST, FRTDLEY, MINNESOTA, 55421. (REQUEST BY BERTON N. CROSS, 5801 - 2ND STREET NORTHEAST, FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA; � The City Manager read the Board of Appeals recommendation that the two variances be granted. Councilman Wright asked if there had been any ob�ection to these variances. The City Manager said no, but one neighbor, Mr, A11en Jensen, was in favor of it, Councilman Harris asked if this wi11 extend out in the back. The City Manager explained that the homes are back farther than the normal set back, and because of the angle it will not impair their visibility. Motion by Wright to concur with the Board�f Appeals action and grant the two vaxiances. Seconded by Harxis. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. BUILDING BOARD MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 12, 1966 RIVER ROAD NORTHEAST, FRIDLEY. MINNESOTA 554'G1 (REOUEST MRS JOHNSON. ADMINISTRA It was explained that the o1d building will be torn down, and the new structure wi11 essentially be a duplication of the new building that is there now, the two "L" shaped structure will form a square. Councilman Samnelson stated that he thLnks the aesthetics are fine, Uut the biggest problem is the land covered by the building It approeches 40% ' inste,g,d of the usual 30%. There was a discussion about the importRnce of this land around a nursing home which would probably only Ue used for parking. Motion by Counc�1man Harris to concur with the Building Board and grant the Building Permit. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vo�e, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously OF HOLIDAY VILLAGE NORTH, 5600 UNIVERS - ATTENTION: R G.ROTE: The Council looked at the plans for Holiday Village North The City Manager stated he has sent them a copy of the new Sign Ordinance Councilman Samuelson stated that, aesthetically, they have done a nice �oU of upgrad9ng from the original proposal. There was no detailed working plan ready for the Council. Motion by Councilman Harris to concur with the Building I3oard and grant the Buildang Permit. The motion was seconded and upon�a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried. FAIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPI�4ENT AUTHORITY MCETING - JANUARY 5. 1966: � Motion by Councilman Wright to receive and file the minutes of the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of Sanuary 5, 1966 Seconded by Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. COMMIJNICATIONS CITY ENGINEER: RELEASE OF MAINTENANCE BOND Motion by CounciLm.an Sheridan to concur with the Administration's recommen- dation and release the maintenance bond on Water Improvement Pro�ect �k34-K. The motion was seconded, and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, CITY ENGINEER: RIVERVIEW TERRACE BANK PROTECTION; . � �? CITY ENGINEER: RIVERVIEW TERRACE BANK PROTECTION The City Engineer explained that there is about $2,SOD left in the estimate �.pproved by O.E.P. for rock c�.terial. He stated-that everyone is very concerned about the riverbank and $2,500 would not buy much rock. He said that the City could buy wrecked building material to obtain temporary protection The City Manager explained that to take advantage of the wrecked material, he had told the City Engineer to go ahead until the Council had an opportunity to meet and decide if they want to authorize him to continue Councilman Samuelson asked the City Engineer how much road had been washed away The City Engineer stated that it had been washed away to the center of the road. He stated this had been filled, but the bank needs more protection The City �ngineer explained the O.E.P. did not want to pay for protection, they only wanted to protect the sewer lines, and they might not approve this expenditure and the City of Frildey will have to pay it Councilman Wright asked the City Engineer if the wrecked building material at $1.00 a cubic yard was better than anything else he could get. The City Engineer answered, definitely. $1.60 would be about the minimum they could get useable rock for, and they need big rock. Councilman Samuelson asked if we are stibl protecting our sewer lines. Councilman Wright stated that, for the benefit of our new Councilman, he would remind everyone that there is an ,emergency Ordinance °ihey are using to do some of these things. Motion by Wright that, under the Emergency Ordinance, the City Manager arrange to continue to fi11 with wrecking material at $1,00 a yard untii the supply is exhausted or the $ 2,500 expended, whichever comes first. The motion was seconded, and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MEETINGS TO DISCUSS THE PROBLEMS OF RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS, SYLVAN HILLS, AND UNIVCRSITY AVENUE SERVICE DRIVES; Councilman Samuelson stated that he would like to suggest arranging a meeting to discuss the different problems relative to Riverview Heights He stated he would like to approach some people he had in mind who could serve on a citizen�s committee to bring back to the Council some possible solutions to the problems. Councilman Wright stated he thought there should be representation from the residents of the area, and he thought this should be brought to the attention oi the people of Lhe area to hear some of their experiences. He stated that now at the start of the new year, with two new Councilmen, it would be a good idea to hold a meeting of the Council together with people of the area, legal counsel, engineering, aid the City Administration. It would not be a regular convened Council Meeting, but more Qf-a town discussion to air problems and share information, no official action need be taken at that time. A visitor to the Council P4eeting asked if Mayor Kirkham would have his figures and plans for Riverview Heights ready at that time. Mayor Kirkham answered that he would, they are being correlated. ' Councilman Wright stated that he has two other items that should be brought up at a town meeting. 1. The problem that Sylvan H�11s residents are having with the sewer in the low-lying district. 2, Show the public Hodne�s ideas on the service drives for University Avenue and heartheir views. Councilman Samuelson stated that he thought three items will be too many for one evening to cover them fully, and he suggested the last two items be covered on a different evening or maybe at a Council Meeting. There was a discussion of the different evenings open to hold two public foruirs. Motion by Wright to hold a public meeting on the evening of January 25, 1966, at 8;00 P.M. for the purpose of discussing the problems of Riverview Heights The motion was seconded, and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ' � � � ' � �� Motion by Wright to hold a public meeting on the eveing of Tuesday, Fe6ruary 1, 1966, at 8;00 P,M. for the purpose of discussing the problems of low-lying district in Sylvan Hills and the servic� drives of University Avenue The Motion was seconded, and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham. CLAIMS• Motion by Councilman Sheridan to approve General and Public Utilities Claims ��7612 through ��7710 for payment. Seconded by Samuelson Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried Motinn by Councilman Wright to approve tiquor Claims ��F172 throu�h �k8211 for payment. Seconded by Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. FIRE DEPARTMENT PAYROLL - 7/1/65 THROUGH 12/25/65: Motion by Councilman Harris to approve the Fire Department payroll For payment The motion was seconded, and upon a voice voLe, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ESTIMAI'�S: Councilman Harris asked Mr. Comstock, the Consulting Engineer, if some of these estimates are paid in advance or are they for work completed He said he was referring to Soi1 Solidifiers, Inc , and American Pipe Services estimates. Mr. Comstock answered that this was the December payment, that according to the contract they are paid for 75% of that part of the work completed. Motion by Councilman Sheridan to approve the following estimates for payment; Perry A Swenson Company, Tncorporated 432 Endicott Building St. Pau1, Minnesota FINAL Estimate tornado damage - Fridley Iron Removal Plant, Fridley tdell Houses ��1, i�3, ��4 Charles E. Johanson, Inc. 160 Hartman Circle Northeast Fridley, Minnesota - 55432 FINAL Estimate Tornado damage, Sa1t Shed Building F. D. Chapman Construction Company and Randall & Berglin (a �oint venture) 2809 Alabama Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 Estimate No. 5(PARTIAL) - Stoxm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 73 and Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 73-A (54th And Innsbruck Sth Addition) Lametti & Sons, Inc 2560 Cleveland Ave. No. St. Paul, Minnesota 55113 Estimate t'kl (PARTIAL) - Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 12 (T.H. 9k47, south of T.H. ��100) American Pipe Services 2231 Edgewood Avenue South St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426 �stimate #1 (PARTIAL) - Cleaning Program 1965-66 of December 31, 1965, in contract Soil Solidifiers, Inc, 10601 Olson Memorial Drive Minneapolis, Minnesota 55427 0 E.P, ➢isaster Sewer for work completed as accordance with the $ 1,511.10 $ 700 DO $24,62D 58 $156,8+5 70 $20,726 16 �� � Estimate ��1 (PARTIAL) - 0 E P Disaster Sewer Cleaning Program 1965-66 for work completed as of December 31, 1965, in accordance with the contract Lametti & Sons 2560 North Cleveland Ave. St. Paul, Minnesota 5513 Estimate ikl (PARTIAL) - Sanitary Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 78 (Emergency Connection to NSSSD at 69th and University) according to contract. Comstock and Davis, Inc. Consulting �ngineers 1446 County Road "J" Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 Por the furnishing of resident inspection and resident supervision for the staking out of the construction work for; Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 75-A from November 29, 1965 thru December 31, 1965 (3 Additional Drift Wells) (Estimate �k10) Sanitary Sewer, Water & Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 73-A from Novem6er 29, 1965 thru December 31, 1965 (54th & Innsbruck Sth Addition) (Estomate %5) Sanitary Sewer & Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 70 from November 29, 1965 thru December 31, 1965 (Riverview Terrace, south of Mississippi Place; Lincoln (Aston) Street, south of Ironton Street; Sth Street, so�th of T.H. ��100) (Estimate d�13) Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 34-0 from November 29, 1965 thru December 31, 1965 (Crossing T.H. �k694 - Johnson, Street, 7th Street ) (Estimate ��9) Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect vo. 73 from November 29, 1965 thru December 31, 1965 (54th Avenue North- east) (Estimate �k5) Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 12, Schedule A, from November 29, 1965 thru December 31, 1965 (T,H. ��47, south of T.H. 4k100). (Columbia Heights, State of Minnesota & Fridley) Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 12, Schedule B, from November 29, 1965 thru December 31, 1965 (T.H. �k47, south of T.H. �k100) (100% Fridley) $ 17,388.54 $ 5,649J5 $ 345.50 $ 897.25 � $ liZ,�O � $ 15.00 $ 12.50 $ 2,031.50 $ 140 00 The motion was seconded by Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. i�lotion by Councilman Harris to approve the following estimates for payment; PAYMENT TO D�SRIS CLEAN llP CONTRACTOR PINAL ESTIMATE - DUMF' CLEANING Julian M. Johnson and Ted Renollett Contractors 6725 Channel Road Fridley, Minnesota Dump Clean Up Contract Amount Less Estimate ��1 NET AMOiTNT DUE - FINAL PAYMP,NT $18,875.00 17,931.25 $ 943.75 , � �� PAYMENT TO DEBRIS CLEAN UP CONTRACTORS Randall & Bexglin D-6 Dozer 2 Ton Truck/driver TOTAL $2,744 00 192 DO $2,936 00 PAYMENT TO STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR FURNISHINC LABOR AND EOUIPMENT IN TORiVADO CLEAN UP DESCRIPTION Laborer I Highway Maint. Man I Highway Maint. Man II Heavy Equip. Oper. Highway Maint, I'oreman I Highway Maint. Foreman II Inter. Heavy Equip. Oper. Inter, Heavy Equip, Oper. Inter. Heavy Equip. Oper Front End Loader Pickups 1J2 T. Pickup - 6 Pass. Dump Trucks Front End Loader Power Broom QUANTITY 194 Hours- 278 Hours 265 Hours 39 Hours 13 Hours 18 Hours 109 Hours 12 Hours 36 Hours 33 Hours 290 Miles 225 Miles 120 Hours 22 Hours 65 Hours UNIT PRICE $1.81 2 55 3 OS 3.95 3,50 4.00 .56 .61 .65 3.25 08 .105 2.50 7.50 8.00 TORNADO DAMAGE REPAIR TO SANITARY SL�WER LINES ON ABLE STREET NORTH OF WEST MOORE LAKE DRIVE Randall and Berglin 6801 P1aza Curve N E. Minneapolis 32, Minnesota IIA?vTTITY 268 Ft. 4 Only 35 Cu. Yds DESCRIPTION Sanitary Sewer - 8" Sanitary Sewer Services Crushed Rock The Motion was seconded by Councilman Wright no nays, the motion carried unanimously. UNIT PRICE $11.55 $50.00 6 00 TOTAL AMOUNT $ 351 14 708 90 808 25 154 OS 45 50 72 00 61 04 7,32 23 40 107.25 23 20 23 62 300.00 165.00 520.00 $3,370.67 AMOUNT $3,095 40 $ 200 00 21D.00 $3,505.40 Upon a voice vot2, there being LICENSES• Motion by Councilman Wright to approve the applications for licenses; Min.TIPLE DWELLINGS - 1965-1966 PERIOD NAA� & ADDRESS - OWNER AD➢RESS OF APT BLDG APT iPFITS FEE PAID Clifford T. Bakko 9119-13th Ave. South 151-59z Way N.E. 12 Minneapolis 20, Minn. Fridley, Minn 55421 Edward Chies 8624 Mississippi B1vd. Minneapolis, Minn, 55433 Edward Ghies 8624 Mississippi Blvd Minneapolis, Minn. 55433 Sidney R. Dahl 6551-2nd St. N.E. Fridley, Minn, 55432 Erco, Inc. 3231 Central Avenue N.E Minneapolis, Minn. 476-75th Avenue N.L�. Fridley, Minn. 55432 450-75th Avenue N.E. Fridley, Mina. 55432 6551 - 2nd St. N.E. Pridley, Minn 55432 6542 Central Ave. N E Fridley, Minn. 55432 11 11 4 7 $12 00 $11 OD $11 00 $10.00 $10 00 a � � Erco, Incorporated 3231 Central Ave N E. Minneapolis, Minn. Eldon Greenwood 560 E�at 6th Avenue Shakopee, Minnesota Robert Hanrahan 1406 Parkview Lane Minneapolis, Minnesota Dr. Irving Herni.an 517 Medical Arts Minneapolis 2, Minn. Dr. Irving Herman 517 Medical Arts Minneapolis, Minn Serry Herrmann 1660 South Lilac Drive St. Louis Park, Minn. John E. Kassulker 6525 Main Street N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55432 M & R Realty 470D Lowry Terrace Minneapolis 22, Minn. M & R Realty 4700 Lowry 'Lerrace Minneapolis 22, Minn. Mpls. Federal Savings & Loan 348 Robert Street Mpls. Federal Savings & Loan 348 Robert Street St. Paul, Minn. Mpls. Federal Savings & Loan 348 Aobert Street St. Paul. Minn Sheldon Mortenson 1289 Skywood Lane N.E Fridley, Minn. 55421 � �� � Jon Nesseth 4949 - 3rd St. N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55421 James Pappas 4520 Twin Oak Drive Minneapolis, Minn. Gloria A. Schleiss 5800 - 4th St. N.E Fridley, Minn. 55421 Doris L. Stewart 5980 - 2nd St. N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55421 6550 Central Ave N.E Fridley, Minn. 55432 380 - 57t-h P1ace N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55421 5401 - 4th Street N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55421 5846 - 2z Street N.E Fridley, Minn. 55421 181 - 79th Way N.E. Fridley, Minn, 55432 5950 East River Road Fridley, Minn. 55421 6530 - 2nd St. N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55432 5640 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55421 5612 - 7th Street N_E Fridley, Minn. 55�21 5848 - 2nd Street Fridley, Minn. 55421 5866 - 2nd Street N.E Fridley, Minn. 55421 5924 - 2z Street N.E, Fridley, Minn. 55421 1200 Highway ��100 N.E. Eridley, Minn, 55421 123D Highway �F100 N.E, 1260 Highway #100 N.E. 1290 Highway 4k100 N.E. 4949 - 3rd Street N E Fridley, Minn. 55421 6111 Star Lane N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55421 5800 Fourth St. N.E. Fridley, Minn, 55421 5980 �econd St. N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55421 4 $10 00 4 $10.00 4 $10.00 � 4 �$10.00 8 $10 00 iz $i2.00 4 $10.00 11 $11.00 11 $11 00 ' 8 $10.00 4 7 18 18 18 18 7 18 4 4 $10 DO $10.00 $18.00 - 18.00 18.00 18.00 10.00 � 18 00 10.00 10.00 � , � Virgil Takinen 7635 Phoenix Street Minneapolis, Minn. 55427 Leonard Weigel 6000 - 6th St. N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55421 GENERAL CONTRACTOR Watson Construction Company 1409 Willow Street Minneapolis, Minnesota HEATING 582- - 22 Street N E. Fridley, Minn. 55421 359 - 57th ilace N.E. Fridley, Minn. 55421 by: Frederick 0. Watson Automatic Refrigeration, Inc. 1305 Washington Ave, So. by: ,Tohn Porupsky Minneapolis, Minn. 55404 MOVING & WRECIZING Minnesota Lumber & Wrecking Co. 915 North Albert Street by: Dan Steidler St. paul, Minnesota PLUMBING StateD�ide Plumbing, Inc. 6636 Penn Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota OTHER LICENSES• TAVERN LICENSE by: George Lawrence �� 4 $10 00 8 $10.D0 NEW NEW NEti�i NGW North Air Home AssociaCion 6831 Highway -0�65 N.E. by: Steve Gorecky NEW Fridley, Minnesota 55432 $12 00 License Fee Paid $econded by Sheridan, Upon a voice vote, there beuzg no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PETITION �k40-1965 - STREET FOR SKYWOOD COURT: Motion by Councilman Sheridan to return the Petition to these people as there can be no street until the utilities are in. The motion was seconded, and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously APPOINTMENT Motion by Councilman Wright that the Council approve the following appointment; NAMG POSITION SALARY REPLACES Bonnie Lee McMahon Clerk Typist $302� Temporary Help 4030 Main Street Fridley, Minnesota Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION ik10-1966 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PARCEL 830, AUDiTOR'S SUB➢IVISION NO 77, PARCEL 3000, SECTION 11, AND PARCEL 3600, SECTION 11, WHICH EL4VE EE�N REPLATTED AS COMMERCE PARK ADDITION: Motion by Councilman Wright to adopt Resolution ��10-1966, Seconded by Council- man Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kir!<ham dec?ared the motion carried. �� SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON T?,X TITLE PROPERT^,: Councilman Sheridan stated that some time ago, upon the recommendation of the County Cormnissioner, the City Council agreed to remove Special Assessments on Tax Title property, reassess over a ten to twenty year period, add the - additional interest and respread. He asked the Finance Director if this had been done. The Pinance Director stated that this hss not been done, as we could hardly do-this until we know what lots they are going to se11, but it can be worked out mechanica,lly as soon as someone says do it - Councilman Sheridan stated that they wanted to post each lot with a sign stating what the future assessments would be. The City Manager stated that he had had a call from an attorney on one of these lots andhe had told him to check with Mike 0'Bannon, the County Commissioner The City Attorney stated that the next step would probably be for Mr. 0'Bannon to figure out the lots they wanted to se11, and if any specific lots came up, the Counc1l conld put it on their agenda and give their approval to spread the assessments. The Finance Director stated that he would call Mr, Campbell, the County Ruditor, in regards to this matter. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Councilman Sheridan proposed that Mr. David Harris be appointed to head up and form an Industrial bevelopment Commission. He stated that this has been talked about and he feels it should get going now in case some new industry is interestedin coming to Fridley, He stated that the budget details could be worked out later. Mayor Kirkham appointed Mr. Harris the Chairman of the Industrial Development Commission for the City of Fridley. Motion by Councilman Wright to approve the appointment of David Harris to the Industrr_al Development Commission. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Harris thanked the Council for his appointment and stated that it behooves us to be very active in this area, anc3 if anyone has any suggestions or names of people for the committee he would be happy to consider them. AUTHORIZED ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - GASOLINE AND LIQUID CHLORINE; Motion by Councilman Wright to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for gasoline and liquid chlorine for the City of Fridley, Seconded hy Harris. ilpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. BIDS EOR TOWING SERVICE; _ Councilman Wright stated, that after further discussions with other towing servzces, he had some alternatives for the Council's consideration. 1. He stated that it is a customary practice to bond the contractor for $10,000. The City Manager said that he had a performance bond for �S,D00 IN THE SP�CIFICATIONS AS A REQUIREMENT 2. The bid requires State standards and these are not strong standards. He believes they should be toughened up, especially in reg2rd to big rigs as the small wreckers couldn't handle them. _. The City might better be served by a combinatibn of towing firms than one single one. There could be two or thtee, each in a different region. The City does not pay the money for this service so it would not necessarily need the lowest bid, but the best service. Councilman Wright said he mentions this as an idea, it does not require action. Councilman Harris said he thought the idea sounded fine, but he felt they should receive the bids before they decide on this. The companies wouldn't bid competitively if it were going to be split Councilman Samuelson stated that this action would come in the actual letting of the contract rather than in the bid. L J ' � �I ' � `-� � ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Kirkham declared the meeting ad�ourned at 1i:12. Respectfully submitted, `_= � %)-� �' % �-� y�i�s�tr-�_ �i d Mary Lu Strom Acting Secretary to the Counc il ������ /' ��� - - Ctc � � Z fv r T Sack 0 IZi kham, MAYOR I� 1�� SPECIAL COINCIL MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 22, 1966 The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirkham at 9:23 A.M. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Kirkham, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan, Wright MEMBERS AB3ENT: None CONSIDERATION OF STORM SEGTER COST SHARING WITH ANOKA COUNTY - MISSISSIPPI STREET• Councilman Sheridan discussed the various methods of handling the storm runoff necessary to improving Mississippi Street. County Commissioner Mike 0'Bannon was present and concurred in the figures and the discussion by Councilman Sheridan. Councilman Sheridan stated that the Coumt�y would participate in the cost according to the regular sharing formula, whether it involved ponding ponding and outfall, or increasing the outfall size. He stated that tl� City has an installation on Mississippi Street, at the University Avenue end of Mississippi Street, worth about $1D,000 which probably should be deducted at 75% City cost, 25% County cost from the credit the City was g.ving the County toward any additional outfall construction, except that the County would pay 100% for the catch basins and leads, Th�s would reduce the credrt to about $35,000. If the Council was in acmrd with the cost sharing for the storm sewer, then the County could be advised that the Citywould go ahead. Motion by Wright, seconded by Harris, to accept the material relative to cost sharing on this pro�ect prepared by Councilman Sheridan, and concurred in by Commissioner 0'Bannon, as the policy of the Council. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried Motion by Wrighj, seconded by Sheridan, to order preliminary study and estimate on options on ponding part or all of the drainage, and what minimal construction needs to be done before completion of Mississippi Street, said report to be made by the Consulting Engineers Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. � Duane Olson, of Comstock and Davis, stated thaL there would be an effect on Pro�ect �k5577 which ties in with this project, and that the City might wish to construct part of those inlets. RESOLIITION �r�l1-1966RECEIpING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING A 1-TEARING ON IMPROVEMENT - PROJECT S0. 1966-3 IMPROVEMENT OF MISSISSIPPI STREET FROM TRUCK HIGHWAY ik47 TO TRUNK HIGHWAY 4k65: Motion by Wright, seconded by Sheridan, to adopt and pass ResoluLion �fl1-1966. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. , � r �� , �� ADSOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Kirkham declared the meeting ad�ourned at 10:00 A.M. Respectfully submitted, �arl P. Wagner Acttt�g Secretary to the Council ��L ti/(` � ��./V IA�'�IGu-� ack 0. Kirkham MAYOR THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 1966 A regular meeting of the Council of the City of- Fridley was called to order by Mayor Kirkham at 8;02 P.M. ROLL CALL MEMB�RS PRES�NT: Kirkham, Harris, Wright, Samuelson MEMBERS ABSENT; Sheridan Councilman Wright addressed the Mayor and stated that he felt it was proper, before the Council turned to the Minutes or took any action this eveing, that the record show that at an informal closed meeting, consisting of the five Councilmen, on Saturday, February Sth, Councilman Sheridan brought forth a resolution which he felt the Chaxter required the Council to adopt, because of an action at the meeting of January 4th in appointing Mr. Samuelson to the Council. Councilman Wright stated that it appears this appointment is legally defective Councilman Wright stated further that he thought it would be proper for the Council to hear a full legal report on this resolution, because the effect of this resolution could invalidate Council action He thought the record should show that the Councilmen have received a copy of this resolution and an opinion from City Attorney Smith, at the request of Council- man Sheridan. He stated that he had also placed in the hands of the Councilmen, tl�is evening, a letter which Councilman Sheridan and himself had requested the City Attorney write the Attorney General of the State of Minnesota, asking his opinion on this issue. Motion by Councilman Wright that the Council acknowledge receipt of these documents and table consideration of the resolution pending receipt of the Attorney General's opinion The motion failed for lack of a second. Councilman Wright asked Mayor Kirkham if he had received the resolution, a copy of the letter from the City Attorney and also the one sent to Attorney General Mattson Mayor Kirkham stated that he did have a copy of the resolution and also of a letter written by Mr. Wyman Smith addressed to Mr. Wagner, the City Manager, dated Sanuary 24th which was 20 days after the swearing in of Councilman Samuelson. These were not mailed, but handed to the Mayor and Councilmen personally February 4th. Mayor ILirkham stated that it is his opinion and, he felt, the opinion of Council- men Harris and Samuelson, that it was unnecessary for the Council to pass this resolution He stated that Mr. Samuelson was sworn in and is the Councilman until proven otherwise by the Courts. Councilman Wright requested that these documents be real aloud, which was done at this time. _ _ __ , 1 1 Mayor Kirkham pointed out there was an error in the letter, in that it stated that the vote on the appointment was 3 to 1. Actually, he stated, it was not 3 to l, as the one vote was an abstention. Councilman Wright stated that, at that time, on January 4th, when Councilman Harris made the motion for the appointment of Mr. Samuelson, Councilman Wright pointed out that he ob�ected, that he had Ueen given no time to consider it, that it was a hasty motion, i➢_ladvised and