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12/19/1966 - 00021167� � � 12/5/66 ADJaURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Kirkham declared the Regular Council Meeting of December 5, 1966 ad�ourned at 10:32 P,M. Respectfully submitted, J)-� � i ' � i%��L¢//�i' �w ��=���.� Mary Lu✓Strom' % � �, Acting Secretary to ehe Council ��4C l� �� (-�z'��� �s� J CK 0. KIRKHAM - MAYOR I THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1966 The Regular Council Meeting of the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Kirkham at 8:00 P,M. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Kirkham, Harris, Sheridan, Wright, Samuelson MEMBERS ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 1966: MDTION 6y Councilman Samuelson to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 5, 1g66 as su6mitted. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING - PART OF LOTS 7& 9, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION f�z3, BLOCK 22,23, FRIDLEY PARK ADDITION: The City Manager read the Notice of Hearing. Mayor Kirkham asked if there was anyone appearing in opposition to this petition. Mr. John L. Cullen, 6668 East River Road, said he was opposed to any change of the zoning from R-1 to R-3A (multiple dwellings), and from C-1S to C-2-S in Parcel $/l He said he believed this change would create a fantastic traffic snarl in this area, which is bad enough as it is. He said this would be expensive for everyone and may cause some loss of life Mr. Herman Kubow, 6654 East River Road, said he was opposed to this rezoning as it had been his understanding when he 6ought his house that this was for reside�tial zoning o�ly. Mr. Wm. C. Plum, 665z EasY River Road, said he was in full accord with Mr. Cullen and with the property owner ad�acent to him and would highly recommend ayainst a shopping area because of the traffic in the area � These property owners said they lived on the west side of East River Road and to the north of the proposed rezoning. Mr. I�ubow said that his next door neighbor, Mrs. Benz, feels the same way about this, He said this looks like encroachment on the residential area which every home owner would resist. Mr. Bob Schroer showed the property owners his plans on a map and explained that the reason he was asking for the rezoning on the 150 Foot strip was as a buffer for the commercial they are trying to get rezoned. Councilman Wright said that the City has had a lot of trouble with zon�ng on East River Road and the Planning Commission has also, and the one thing he was sure all of them would like to see was a chance for Bob to upgrade his business into a first class farmer's market and at the same time limit the growth of commercial, He said that buffering consists of putting a barrier at the end of commercial, which will be compatible to commercial, and also a good neighbor to residential and which commercial cannot �ump over. Councilman Wright said that Mr. Schroer had been told this and had come back with a plan � ��'� � � � 12/ 19/66 For multiples on the river and on Parcel No. 3• His plan included exits and entrances off East River Road and off street parking. Councilman Wright said this was an upgrading of the commercial land and at the same time building a barrier between them, and he felt that this compromise came as close to serving everyone's wishes as possible. � One of the property owners questioned whether multiple dwellings would brinq in as much money for the City a�d he was told they would. Mr. Cullen pointed out that the Planning Commission had been against the rezoning. Mr. Schroer said that the Planning Commission had turned this down because of the traffic. Councilman Samuelson said that he had discussed this with Chief- McCarthy and the proximity of this intersection was less dangerous than University Avenue. Councilman Wright asked Mr. Kravik of the Planning Commission, who was present at the meeting, if the Planning Commission had disagreed because of the traffic control? Mr. Kravik said this was one of several reasons. He said the Planning Commission felt it should be on the south side of the vacated street rather than on the north side. Mr. panielson, a visitor to the Council Meeting, explained the reason that the streets do not �ive. He said he felt that 30 feet should be red tagged for a distance of 300 feet to the north and south for right and left turn lanes. He said that it is going to cost the County money to buy the service station which should not have been there in the first place. He also said he felt it was high tiine the County pays for a storm drain rather than allowing the water to run across the road. He said that $15,000 for a drain would be better than the cost of the two accidents that have �ust occurred on East River Road. Councilman Samuelson said that his feelings personally were that the buffering as offered by Mr. Schroer is fairly good, and he also felt that a left turn lane would be very good, and perhaps Mr. Schroer and the County could provide adequate room for a left turn in their planning for the access. The Council and property owners discussed the possibility of the County buying the service station. Councilman Wright said he felt that the Council should get additional clari- fication oF the thinking of the Planning Commission, as new ideas have been brought up this even�ng in the discussion of the i�ternal road, widening East River Road, the County buying the service station, and he feels the Commission should be asked to take another lpok at it. Mayor Kirkham said that Mr. Schroer had tried to make an honest effort to improve this property, and that sending ot back to the Planning Commission so the access can be improved is a good idea. Mayor Kirkham closed the hearing at 8:45 P,M, MOTION by Councilman Wright that this rezoning request �66-11 be referred back to the Planning Commission and that they he asked to review the rezoning proposal for Parcel l, 2, and 3 and that Mr. Bob Schroer be asked to work with them to arrive at a proposal that is satisfactory to Mr. Schroer, the Planning Commission and the neiqhbors. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE #/355 AMENDING SECTION 88.11 OF THE CITY CODE TO REGULATE THE USE OF MOTOR DRIVEN SKI OR SLED VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY: The City Manager read the proposed ordinance. A visitor to the Council Meeting asked if the Council could give her a clarification of what close supervision ineans. Would this include parents sitting in their living rooms watching? Mayor Kirkham said that this would be a matter of interpretation, but he would personally feel it would not be interpreted that way. Council- man Wright said that the Council had been told that the close supervision requirement would be hard to enforce, but that the drivers license was not acceptable to the ma�ority of the people in this area and they wanted this kind of ordinance. He said the Council felt it would be feasible as the best compromise. Councilman Harris said that this will give the Crty some control, hecause if there are complaints that the area set aside by the Park Director is being abused, the Park Director can pull down the flaqs, so it ' , 1 � � � ��,c�� 12/19/66 will pay for the parents to watch their children. Councilman Wright said he felt the next move was for the people to decide where they want it flagged. A property owner said that they had been told that Mr. Brown could not delegate this power and that he was going to lay it out. The City Attorney said that the final decision would be the Park Director's, but this would be after he had consulted with the people for the�r views and opinions. The City Manager said that Mr. Brown would probably have a fight on his hands if he arbitrarily laid this out, and he suggested that two or three people work together with Mr. Brown. Mr. Howard Moore, Attorney representing North Central Marine Association, was present at the Council Meeting and stated that his organization was concerned with the operation of the snow vehicles so that they were properly used so as not to stifle the growing business, and they would like to assist the Council in getting the proper ordinance. He said there was one thing he would like the Council to think over and that was requiring a drivers license. He requested that they lay this proposed ordinance over until his Association could come up wrth some other means of regulating snow vehicles. He said that they were meeting the next day and they vaould like to work wrth the City Attorney on a model ordinance that could be used as a precedent. Mayor Kirkham said he personally was opposed to laying this over, if they delay much longer the season will be over, and as far as driver's licenses are concerned they are not required for the area set aside. Councilman Wriqht said that Mr. Moore mentioned the ordinance as a precedent, and reminded him that the two largest areas have ordinances reqw ring drivers licenses. Mr. Moore said that their Association was working with these Cities. Council- man Wright said that if they could convince them to change, the smaller commu�ities probably would also. Mr, Miller, a property owner on Locke Lake, said that most of the people are satisfied that this Ordinance is the best they can do, and is substantially what the people asked for. Mr. Miller said that several people have volunteered to help set up the area, supervise and help maintain it. Mr. Frank Liebl asked permission to read aloud a letter he had received, addressed to the Counci], from Mr. George J. Zachau, 6250 Rainbow Drive, Fridley, Minnesota, dated December 12, 1g66. Mr. Liebl read the letter. MOTION by Councilman Wright to receive the letter dated December 12, 1966 from George J. Zachau. Seconded 6y Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Mr. DeMarais, owner of the Northeast Fiber Glass Marine Company, was present at the Council Meeting and said he agreed with the letter that a driver's license should not be required. He said these vehicles were meant for winter sports and the whole family should get out. He invrted the Council to use his snowmobiles at any time. Councilman Harris said that the waiver of the requirement of a Driver's License would not have to be solely for Moore Lake. He said other areas could 6e set aside by the Park Director, but at least the City would have something they could control with this ordinance. Mayor Kirkham said that the Gity would be able to enforce this ordinance if it is misused. The City Manager said that it seems Mr. �eMarais and Mr. Moore are not aware that this ordinance applies only to the water and waterways, and not to the pa rks. MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Ordinance �355 upon second reading and publish. Seconded by Councilman Wright. MOTION by Councilman Wright tp amend the motion so that the word "Minnesota" in the second line after the word "valid" is stricken, so that it reads, "No person shall operate any such motor vehicle unless he has a valid Driver's License or a Minnesota Learner's Permit and is accompanied by a person with a valid Driver's License." Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Councilman Wright said that the ordinance should not be any more restrictive than the State Law, and an out of State License is proper on the highway and should also be accepta6le on the lakes. He said the learner's permit should be from Minnesota. "'��� 12/19/66 VOTE on the amendment to strike the word "Minnesota" was by a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. VOTE on the motion to adopt Ordinance �355 was a roll call vote, Kirkham, Harris, Sheridan, Wright and Samuelson voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MOT10N by Councilman Harris that the Council request the Park Director to set up other specific areas for ski or sled vehicles use, for example, at Moore Lake. Seconded 6y Councilman Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being ' no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. BIDS - MELODY MANDR PARK GRADING (OPENED NOON, DECEMBER 19, 1966): The City Manager read the 6ids and the memorandum from the Consulting Engineer recommending the W. J. Ebertz, Grading & Excavating Company in the amount of $13>726•30. The City Manager said that he should point out that the definite allocated funds are $11,420.00, so of the approximately $2,30D over that, the amount from the State cannot be guaranteed and may have to come out of the City's budget next year. He said that this is a larger pro�ect than this, and the City could pick this up in the next few years with additional work that will need to be done. Following are the bids: ' ' � � � 1 � d .- O Ol Z � f- K U W w m -� f o w � U O. W � F Z Q Z W E- O � � O W N Z � W O � Z Z d - E i O r- ^ O Y >- N z w - Q J O. o F- K K Q o � c� z z ¢ � z w � d � O O J � W E m ' LL E � a E c � i � N J Q n. I- F C F- J � N LL. 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Mr. Dlsen from Comstock & Davis said that June 15, 1967 had been the specified date, which would allow Ebertz until about May isC to start, and that the middle of April is about the earliest you can do grading work. Councilman Wright questioned if the Council chose Park Construction Company and the Federal Government disallowed the $600 difference, would Fridley �ust make up the difference and not �eopardize the rest. The City Manager said that this program is so new, that the man that was out was not too sure of all the angles He said it might be a gamble and the City may lose 530D, but it would be a local firm. Mr. Olsen said that Park Construction has agreed to complete it in 30 days from the time the weather allows them to commence. The City Manager said that both companies could start at the same time depending on the weather. Councilman Wright said he felt it was worth the chance to get it done earlier, and he felt a May lst starting date was a late average. He said he felt the City could gain more than two weeks and they would be working with a firm they have had experience with. MOTION by Councilman Wright to award the Melody Manor Park Improvement Pro�ect No. P-1 to the Park Construction Company in the amount of $14,343.63 sub�ect to the City having the legal right to award to the second lowest bidder. Seconded by Counc�iman Harris. Councilman Wright said that with the consent of the seconder he would revise his motion to say "pending a clarification that this would not interfere with matching funds from any source from this pro�ect." Councilman Harris agreed to this revision. Upon a roll call vote, Kirkham, Harris, Sheridan, Wright, Samuelson voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman She n dan asked the'City Attorney if this could be checked within the thirty days so the City will still have a valid bid. The City Attorney said yes. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, DECEMBER 8, 1966. l. LOT SPLI 5_ �66-1b '�1 G THE SPLITTING OF S ARIAN HILLS AD�ITION The City Manager read the motion of the Planning Commission recommendin9 approval of the lot split. Mr. Vernon Hoium was present representing Mr. Steichen, and said that this separation had already been made but they had not been aware at that time that they needed a lot split. The Council looked at the new survey. � MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur with the Planning Commission and grant Lot Split ,�66-16 to John T. Steichen sub�ect to receipt oi Certificate Surveys from all new lots, and subject to an easement if there is one Seconded by Councilman Wright. Councilma� Samuelson'asked about the storm sewer assessment on this property. Councilman Harris said that it will qo to the new owner the first of the year. Councilman Sheridan asked about the possi6ility of this ending up as a dead piece of propeYty if the owners of Lot 7 and 8 decide they do not want it. It was explained that the description of this land will be added to the description of Lot 7 on the abstract. The Council discussed passing a resolution splitting the assessments. MOTION by Councilman Wright to adopt Resolution N186-1966, which is to be drawn later, splitting the assessments in respect to Lot Split �66-16 �ust adopted and certify this to the County. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upan a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the mot�on carried. The City Manager drew the Council's attention to No. 6 under the Planning Commission's Minutes which suggested a possible realignment of Chapter 45 ��� ��� 12/19/66 Councilman Harris said he planned to discuss this under Item 8 of the agenda and he will bring it up then. CONSIDERATION OF T.H. �47 INTERSECTIONS: The City Manager rem�nded the Council that there had not been a quorum present for the meeting with the State Highway Department considering these different intersections. He said he thought the Council may like to veriFy what the State is proceeding with. Councilman Harris reviewed the meeting that had 6een held with Mr. Kurpius of the Minnesota Highway , Department. He went over the map with the Council explaining the inter- sections of T.H. #�7 W�th Mississippi Street, 61st Avenue, and 57th Avenue. He explained that on the west side of University at 61st Avenue, Mr. Buckley, representeng St. William Church felt there should be a change 6ecause of the danger of crossing the service road. Councilman Harris also explarned that the State would not give the slip-off ramp in front of Moon Plaza unless the street went behind the Shell Station, as it would not be possible to �ustify the expenditure. Councilman Wright said that the slip-off ramp had been accepted by the State, and the Council should make sure the Moon Corporation knows that it will 6e a one-way northhound. Councilman Harris said that the map shows a 26 foot road, but it should be 30 feet, which the State agrees with. The Council discussed paying the d�fference between 30 feet and 38 feet for the width on 64th Avenue and on Sth Street. They decided the street should be constructed at least 38 feet wide and preferably 40 feet wide and the City will pick up the difference over 30 feet. MOTION by Councilman Wright to approve and authorize, with respect to the plan provided by the Minnesota Highway Department, everything west of T.H. }r47, changing the right-of-way from 26 feet to 30 feet on all service roads. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Mr. John Meyer, a visitor to the Council Meeting, asked about the proposed pedestrian bridges, and wondered if they should be planned at the same time. The City Manager said that all they have so far is an estimate of cost, and the State leaves the pedestrian bridges up to the individual community. He said there will � 6e a need for more discussion when the Council goes further with the plans. Councilman Harris said that this road construction has to be gotten in this year, and the City will be able to use some of the land retained as sodded areas as a base for the bridges. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MOTION by Councilman Wright that the Council approve the following portions on the east side of T.H. �47 according to the map before them: (1) Approve the median in Mississippi Street, but not the pattern in the southeast quadrant of Mississippi Street and T.H. #47. (Z) To approve the design of 64th Avenue and 5th Street, with the approval indicating the Crty's plan to pick up the difference between the 30 foot width and the constructed width of at least 38 feet wide, and preferably 40 feet wide, on both 64th Avenue and 5th Street. (3) With respect to the northbound slip-off ramp in front of the Moon Plaza shopping center, the Council approves the diagrams as submitted. (4) With respect to the northeast quadrant at University and 61st Avenue, the Council agrees with the principal with the routing ' pf the service drive, but requests the postponement of final plans until negotiations with St. Williams Parish and the Shell station are finalized. (5) To approve the drawing in the southeast quadrant of 61st Avenue and University Avenue, with the exception that the street should be displaced to tha east sufficiently to align with the northeast quadrant and that the southbound exit drive be eliminated. Mayor Kirkham suggested requesting concrete islands up to the northbound lane and from the southbound lane west. � � ' ��� 12/19/66 (6) To request extension of curbing and pedestrian access westerly on the north and south sides of 61st Avenue across the present service drive to the east edge of the northbound main line of T.H. �47, (7) To approve the median in 61st Avenue on the east side to T.H. �47. ($) To request s�milar treatment of the north and south sides of Mississippi Street to the west of T.H. �47 with respect to pedestrians as �n No. 7. (9) To approve the northeast quadrant of 57th Avenue and T H. �47. (10) To eliminate entirely the service dn ve on the southeast quadrant from 57th Avenue to the present service drive as proposed and to provide equivalent curb improvements on 4th Street between 57th and 56th Avenues. (11) To approve the median in 57th Avenue east of T.H. �47 only on the Highway Department right-of-way. (12) The Council requests curbs and sidewalks for pedestrians on the north sides of 57th Avenue, ea'st of T.H. #47 across the present service drive to northbound lane of T H. #47. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. LEASE AN� HEAT'ING FOR PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE: The City Manager explained that it was important to get the public works equipment under cover so that it will not freeze. He reviewed the Hafner agreement and explained that it can be renewed for a year. He said the landlord will make it liveable except for the heatinq, and it was his understanding that infra red heaters would 6e the cheapest way to heat. The Council looked at the survey of the building. Councilman Harris said that he looked at this agreement and area as only temporary and he could not see expending this amount of money. He said he was of the opinion a smaller area should be heated for the mechanic to work in, and if they could get by with three or four heaters in the rest of the storage space they could reduce the cost tremendously. MOTION by Councilman Harris that this item be returned to the Administration for an alternate solution to be brought back to the next Council Meeting. Councilman Samuelson said he had looked at this with the City Engineer and Public Works Director and he felt a certain part could be segregated to heat. The City Manager pointed out that the plows need a chance to melt the snow off or they will freeze. Councilman Harris said he had talked to Mr. Haf�er's son and he had been familiar with the cost of the heaters and he had indicated that his father did not want to give credit, but something within reason could be discussed. The City Manager said he had suggested that they participate in the cost of installation. Mayor Kirkham said he did not believe that the rnfra-red heating companies had gotten the intent of what we wanted. Councilinan Wright suggested that ehe bidders be asked to separate the installation cost from the unit cost Mayor Kirkham asked if in the meantime it will be possible to get the mechanic the space he needs immediately so he can work on the trucks at least. Mr. Wilbur Wh�tmore, a visitor to the Council Meeting, sa�d that recently he had checked into heaters and 36,000 BTU were available at $125 each, available both portable and permanent, either butane or natural gas. Mayor Kirkham said that portable heaters would make it possible to move them around to melt the snow off the equipment. Mr. Liebl said that it was important that the Council quarantee the people that the snowplows will start immediately, and a temporary little unit should 6e installed as soon as possible. He said they should not throw out money, but make sure that the equipment is ready to start. 246 12/ig/66 Councilman Samuelson seconded Councilman Harris' motion to return this to the Administration. Upon a voice vote, ,tihere being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MOT10N by Councilman Harris to table consideration of the lease until the Regular Council Meeting, January 3, 1967, to allow him time to talk to the principal and report back to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION. CITY HALL: The City Manager said he had looked into completinq the corridor and remodeling the dispatchers office so that the radio equipment could be installed at the same time as the City Hall, and this letter from the D. M. Noyes Construction Company, Inc., showed the cost would be $21,364.00. The Council felt this was too costly an item. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive and file the letter dated Deceinber 7, 1966 from D. M. Noyes Construction Company. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RDINANCE DISCUSSION - HARRIS: Councilman Harris said that he had asked that this be on the agenda as he felt something should be done to codify the ordinances. He said that the Council had once discussed a new bound book, but he was suggesting that the Administration, with the help of the City Attorney, prepare a loose leaf copy of the ordinances up to this date, and at the same time ask the City Attorney to look at Section 45 as re,quested by the Planning Commission and take out the inconsistencies, incorporate any ordinance additions or revisions that have been discussed in the past such as a nuisance ordinance or taxi cab ordinance and any others the City Attorney feels should be improved, and compile them �n loose leaf form so that changes can be suggested and made before it is bound. The City Manager said that he has recently received the new pieces that will bring the books up to date to December 21, 1965 and through Ordinance �331, and he will give the Council the loose leaf sheets. Councilman Samuelson said he had talked to Mr. Erickson and Mr. Belisle and they were going to get together to discuss some ordinances. Councilma� Harris said that with the 701 Program there will be some, so the loose leaf form seems the proper thing at present. MOTION 6y Councilman Harris that the City Attorney be requested to review Section 45 of the City Code and do what he feels necessary to eliminate the overlapping and inconsistencies and report to the Cou�cil. Seconded by Councilman Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, May,or Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Samuelson said that another ordinance he would like discussed was the "snow bird" ordinance. He said that Chief McCarthy has very little means of enforcing this ordinance. Councilman Samuelson said he would suggest they delete Section 76.03 and ga to a straight 25 hour no parking and then the Police Department would have �urisdiction if needed and will have the means of getting vehicles off the street. The Crty Manager said that Section 76.02 permits 24 hour parking. Councilman Wright said that For an extensive review he would suggest a Councilman, Chief of Police, Crty Manager and City Attorney as a committee to make a report on possible parking revisions and special conditions such as across from the Commons. Councilman Sheridan said he was in agreement with the snowbird ordinance. but was against a 24 hour ban on parking. He said we require concrete curb and gutter and 36 foot streets which the residents pay for and should have the right to use. Councilman Harris said the problem does not seem to be individual cars but large trucks and semi-trucks parked on the streets. Councilman Wright said that a carefully worked out ordinance could have minimum restrictions and be enforceable. The City , , ' ��� 12/19/66 Manager said that the City Attorney has access to NIMLO, and other communities would have ordina�ces, and the best three or four could be picked out and then a committee could talk them over. The City Attorney said he would check with the League of Municipalities and would give a summary of what the other Municipalities are doing. �ayor Kirkham said that along with Councilman Harris' motion that Section 45 be reviewed, all the Councilmen should be invited to make suggestions � on any other ordinances that should 6e studied for revising and bring them to the next Regular Council Meeting. He said the Council could give some effort to this and have a complete list to work with. Councilman Harris suggested the City Attorney look at these also from the legal standpoint. WATER RATES: The City Manager said he had two questions about the water rates (1) The 10% reductio� ordered in would mean a minimum oF $2.70 which can be done easily if the Council concurs. (2) Does the Council want the biliiny started December lst which would mean the different districts would remain at the old rate for different pe n ods of time, or if the Council wishes all districts to be equalized, the billinq would begin on April ist. The Council agreed that the new rate would begin on January lst, and the first 6illing on the new rate would be on April lst Councilman Wright said that whenever the rates are discussed, so that the public is very clear, he would like the records to show that this reduction is less than the reduction the Council could safely make in order to meet their estimated needs for water utility, but it is also less than the sewer increase which will have to be made in order to make that portion of the utility fund balance properly so it may be an immediate short term savings to the users, but when the finished �ob is done, more revenues will be needed. Councilman Harris said there may be less savings in percentages, but it will not be in dollars because of the sl�ding scale the water rates � will have. CHANGE ORDER �#3 - ST. 1965-1: Councilman Harris asked why this Change Order had not orginally been planned into the program. The City Engineer said that this had 6een added on Helene Place, and this Change Order was for bookkeeping purposes as it has already been assessed. MOTION 6y Councilman Samuelson to approve Change Order No 3, Street Improvement Pro�ect St. 1965-1. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Mr. Frank Liebl questioned the price listed for sod. The City Manager said that this had been the bid price. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION #187-1966 - AUTHORIZING BIDS - TWO TRUCKS: The City Manager explained that these were budgeted rtems. Councilman Samuelson asked if there was a trade in. The City Engineer said these would be bought new with no trade in, as the equipment they now have is only worth about $300 and can be used for wark here and there. MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt-Resolut�on �187-1g66. Seconded by Councilman She n dan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. � � RESOLUTION �188-1966 - TRANSFERRING OF CERTAIN FUNDS: Councilman Harris questioned why certain funds were being transferred as after looking at the trial balance through November, it would not seem to be necessary. The Finance Director explained that the trial balance was made up on the 6asis of the transfers, so that this reflects the transfers already made. Councilman Harris questioned the $7,000 to Parks Department and asked if the Parks were this far behind. The City Manager said yes that this had been mentioned at the last meeting. Mayor Kirkham said that the Parks had had a very t�ght budget last year. ��� 12/19/66 MOTION by Cvunc�lman Harris to adopt Resolution �188-1966. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there beinq no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CLAIMS: MOTION by Councilman Wright to approve the payment of General and Public Utilities Claims No. 10577 through No. 106g6 and Liquor Claims No. 626 thrquqh No. 682. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ESTIMATES: MOTION by Councilman Harris to pay the estimates. Seconded by Council- man Sheridan. Mr. Frank Liebl said he would like to elaborate on the C. S. McCrossan estimate. He said that there were people on 7th Street that were not satisfied with the pro�ect and he felt it would be irresponsible to approve this estimate. He felt that if it were legally possible the Council should witFhold some of the money and not pay the full amount. Councilman Sheridan explained that the City is withholding $2,000. Mr. Lie61 said that the $2,000 is for all the jobs, a�d for a b�tter relationship in th,e future, he felt they should withhold more. Council- man Wright said that $4,000 should cover the sod and seeding and would concur that they withhold this amount from C. S. McCrossan, Inc., pending an dd�ustment in the form of the City replacing the sod which was clearly improperly placed in the first instance, or making available sod or the expenses for sod to the individual. Councilman Harris said that with the approval amend his motion to change the payment on the McCrossan from $13,337.53 to $11,337.53> and the following estimates for payment: D. W. Hickey & Co., Inc. 1841 University Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 of the seconder he would final estimate for C. S. to approve this amount and Estimate �8 (PARTIAL) for work completed this date for water Improvement Pro�ect 75-C, Schedule 2, according to contract (High Service Pumps and Three Additional Filters - Commons Park) $55,327•5� C. S. McCrossan, Inc. Route #2, Box 322 Osseo, Minnesota Estimate �8 (PARTIAL) for work completed and material on hand this date, is hereby submitted for Street Improvement Project No. 1g65-1 according to contract (1965 Municipal Program) (12-19-66) Estimate �4 (PARTIAL) for work completed and material on hand this date, is hereby submitted for street improvement Pro�ect No. 1966-4, Schedule A according to contract (Plymouth Addition) Comstock & Davis, Inc. Consulting Engineers 1446 County Road "J" Minneapolis, Minnesota 5543z For the furnishing of resident inspection and resident supervision for the staking out of the following construction work: $36,163.63 $22,632.75 ' ' � ��� Comstock & Davis, Inc. (Continued) Estimate #� - Street Improvement Pro�ect No. 1966-6 (Staking) from October 21, ig66 through November 26, Ig66 (Commerce Park) Estimate fr5 - Sanitary Sewer, Water & Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 79 from � October 31, 1966 through Navember 26, 1966 (Commerce Park, Swanstrom Court, etc.) Estimate #21 - Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 75-A from October 31, 1966 through November 26, 1966 (Three Additional Drift Wells) � Estimate �10 - Water No. 75-C Schedule 1 through November 26, Reservoir) Improvement Pro�ect from Octo6er 31, 1966 1966 (3 Million Gallon Estimate �10 - Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 75-C Schedule 2 from October 31, 1966 through November 26, 1966 (High Service Pumps and Three Additional Filters - Commons Park) C. 5. McCrossan, Inc. Route #2, Box 3Z2 Osseo, Minnesota Estimate �8 - Municipal Improvement Pro�ect St. to contract (FINAL) State Aid Street 1g65-2 according 12/ig/66 $ 177.00 5 1,342.25 S 5.00 . :1 11 $ 635.00 $11,337.53 The Council discussed further the trouble residents had with sod on 7th Street. The City Engineer said that the City has gone to some of the places and li,fted up the sod to show the people there was enough black dirt and clay and that it had not been marntained properly. He said that the $2,000 withheld would be sufficient because we do have three other contracts with McCrossan and are withholding other money of his. He said that the C�ty would appreciate getting the addresses of the people who have complaints so they can check them out. Mr. Liebl said he would get them. Councilman Wright asked the City Engineer if people seem more satisfied if they lay the sod themselves. Mr. Qureshi said that this had been done in the Plymouth Addition and to his knowledge there had been no complaints. He said that the people are given three choices. The City will lay the sod, the people are given the choice of three nurseries they can have do the work, or they can lay it themselves. The vote upon the motion was a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. The City Manager gave the Council an estimate from the City of Columbia Heights, dated �ecember 2, 1966, which was Fridley's share of construction done by Columbia Heights and Min�esota Highway Department in the amount of $12,151.76. , MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the estimate from Columbia Heights in the amount of $12,151-76 su6�ect to verification by the Engineers so it can be paid before the end of the year. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. LICENSES: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the following licenses: ON SALE LICENSE: Howard Johnson�s Sz77 Central Avenue N. E. Fridley, Minnesota by; John T. Steichen, Mgr. � � V 12/19/66 LICENSES (CONTINUED): ON SALE LICENSES (CONTINUED Fireside Rice Bowl 7440 Central Avenue N. E. Fridley, Minnesota TAVERN LICENSE: Howard Johnson's 5277 Central Avenue N. E. Fridley, Minnesota Fireside Rice Bowl 7440 Central Avenue N. E. Fridley, Minnesota PUBLIC DRINKING PLACE: Fireside Rice Bowl 7440 Central Avenue N. E. Fridley, Minnesota CIGARETTE LICENSE: Spartan Department Store 5351 Central Avenue N. E. Fridley, Minnesota EXCAVATING: Southtown Piping Company 8949 - lst Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Ed Chies 7651 Central Avenue N. E. Fridley, Minnesota 55432 HEATING: Midwest Airco Company 847 - 40th Avenue N. E. Columbia Heights, Minnesota MASONRY: C. J. Smuder, Inc. 1052 Os6orne Road N_ E. Fridley, Minnesota 5543Z OTHER LICENSES: by; Douglas R. Hanson by; John T. Steichen, Mgr. by: Douglas R. Hanson by: 'Douglas R. Hanson by: Walter B. Boorsma by: Ed Chies by; R. E. Knowles by: C. J. Smuder NEW RENEWAL NEW RENEWAL MULTIPLE DWELLING LICENSES: FISCAL PERIOD - SEPTEMBER 1, 1966-67 OWNER ADORESS UNITS FEE Anna Ruth � Mark Hasten 4700 Lowry Terrace Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422 5640 - 7th St. N. E. 11 511.00 Anna Ruth & Mark Hasten 4700 Lowry Terrace Minneapolis, Minnesota 5542z 5612 - 7th St. N E. 11 $11.00 1 � ' � �5� The motion was seconded if Howard Johnson's was Director said he would it. Upon a voice vote, motion carried. GOMMUNICATIONS; 12!i9/66 by Councilman Sheridan. Councilman Harris asked aware that minors cannot serve beer. The Finance put this in writing to make sure they are aware of there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the (A) G,O,P, CHAIRMAN: PRECINCT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the letter from Mr. R. M. Pierce naming Mr. Robert Ylinen, 670Q - 2nd, Street N. E., and Mr. Wallace Starwalt, 1021 Hackman Circle and himself to investigate precinct 6oundaries and polling places, and also at the same time receive the names submitted by Chairman Fitzpatrick to be on the committee, which will be himsE:lf, 5273 Horizon Drive, David Schaaf, 1276 Onondaga Street, and Thomas Dreshar, 1655 M�ssissippi Street. Seconded by Councilman Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Wright asked if in both cases the Chairman was a member and was told this was correct. He said that after the January election there will be a new member to replace Mr. Fitzpatrick. Councilman Harris said that he had thought that instead of the Council making a recommendation, these people would be closer to the situation. MOTION by Councilman Wright that Mr. Pierce, Ylinen, Starwalt, Fitzpatrick, Schaaf, and Dreshar be constituted as a committee, and that they be informed on the procedures followed in the past and on the facts, meet and report back to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Councilman Harris said that his original motion had asked them to report back Fe6ruary lst so the people could be informed. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motio� carried. � Councilman Harris said that to initiate the first meeting perhaps the Council could desig�ate the Finance �irector, Mr. Brunsell, to convene and preside at, the meeting and inform them of the history. Mr. Brunsell agreed to do this. � (B) COMSTOCK & DAVIS, INC,: WELL #3 EMERGENCY ORDINANCE �356 - REPAIR PUMP FROM WELL �3: Mr. Olsen from Comstock and Davis showed the Counc�l a map of the well set up and illustrated on the blackboard what had happened to the well hole and how they would propose to repair it. He explained that it would be useless to repair the pump unless the situation �s corrected in the well. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive and file the communication from Comstock and Davis, Inc., and proceed with estimating hours on var�ous portions of the work and take formal bids. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Mr. Olsen said that the pump repair could he bid also, but that it had already been dismantled and inspected in the Bergerson- Caswell shop. MOTION by Councilma� Harris to initiate Emergency Ordinance #356 requiring that the pump be repaired 6y Bergerson-Caswell's per their letter dated July 29, 1966 to Comstock & �avis, Inc., as to pn ce. Councilman Wright seconded the combined motion. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the combined motion carried. {C) CITY ENGINEER: PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES Mayor Kirkham told the people in the audience interested in this item that when a report was received on the feasib�lity and cost of installing footbridges over T.H. #37, the n�xt step was to be a meeting with the School Board, two City Counc�ls and H�ghway Department. He said that the report has how been received and the School Board will call a 2�2 12/19/66 meeting. He read the memorandum from the City Engineer to the people. Councilman Wright suggested that someone should be invited from School Board �14 as an observer to be aware of the costs in the future. Mayor Kirkham said he would contact the Chairman of School Board �14. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the memorandum and forward it to the School Board FF�3 to call a meeting at the earliest convenient date. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Mr. Frank Liebl said that he would like to hear some reassurance from the people that they wiil be willing to share in the cost of these footbridges. Mr. Fitzpatrick said he felt that this is one of the things that will come up at the meeting. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (D) HUD: STORM SEWER APPLICATION The City Manager explained that this was the financial assistance that Councilman Sheridan had suggested the City try to get, but they were unable to do so. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive and file the communication from the Department of Housing and Urban Development dated �ecember 12, 1966. The motion was seconded, and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (E) CITY ATTORNEY: RICE CREEK The City Attorney drew the Council's attention to the fact that legislation will have to be drafted to be presented to the 1967 Legislative Session. Mayor Kirkham said he would use the Anoka County League of Municipalities to contact the communities involved and he would also like to hear from the Rice Creek Association to make�sure they are in accord with this move. The City Attorney said that the Anoka County Attorney will inform the Councils of some suggested amendments to the Watershed Act. Councilman Wright asked if it would help if they have resolutions from the communities The City Attorney said that he did not have the County Attorney's approval yet, and he is the one chairing the meeting. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive and f.ile the memorandum from the City Attorney regarding the proposed Rice Creek Watershed District. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (F) FRIDLEY METHODIST CHURCH: EASEMENT The City Manager asked if they can �ust switch the easements, receive the letter and direct it to the City Attorney to work out the details. Council- man Samuelson asked if there were any utilities in the easement. The City Engineer said no. The City Attorney felt that a� agreement between the property owner and City would be sufficient. MOTION BY Councilman Samuelson to direct the City Attorney to draw an agreement between the property owner and the City of Fridley and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign it. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (G) SUBURBAN ENGINEERING: SS#81 MOTION 6y Councilman Harris to receive the recommendation from Suburban Engineering, Inc., and concur. Seconded by Councilman Samuelso�. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (H) CITY ENGINEER: SNOWPLOWING The City Manager said that it had been his understanding that the Council , , L � � � � ��� 12/lg/66 had meant the sidewalks to 6e plowed, and there was a piece of eqw pment they would like to purchase which would cost under $1,000.00. Council- man Harris asked if it was an attachment that would fit the tractor. The City Engineer said no, it was a rotary type snowplow. Councilman Harris said that the Council should proba6ly make a provision to plow only on arterial streets. MOTION by Councilman Harris to authorize the purchase of a snowplow. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MOTION by Councilman Harris that it be the po1icy of the Council that their inte�t is to plow only arterial streets. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (I) KING'S CHALET: SIGN The Crty Manager explained that this was a reapplication for a sign permit, and King Chalet has said they will raise the bottom part of their sign from 4z feet to 6 feet. Mayor Kirkham suggested they move it all the way up to the top and Councilman Harris said he agreed it should 6e up to within 6" of the arrow. Councilman Sheridan said that he had proposed this to the owner, but that he did not believe it was possible because of an agreement between him and the owner of the shopping center. The City Manager said the sign was oversized when taken as one s�gn. Council- man Harris said the Council should set footage size and stick to it. Councilman Wright said that Yhe Ordinance should have one standard in the ordinance. The City Attorney reviewed the two provisions in the sign ordinance, the auto service businesses which are not to exceed 150 square feet, and signs for shopprng centers zoned C-2-5 which shall not exceed 4�0 square feet. Councilman Wright said he understood the purpose of the or�inance was to eliminate the 400 square foot sign and make the 150 square foot sign the largest possible. The Council discussed the grandfather clause because this sign was up before the ordinance was passed. Councilman Sheridan asked if King's Chalet had gotten a permit for the lower sign� Councilman Wright said that they had not, so the grandfather clause would not apply. Councilman Wright said that the top sign tells everythrng anyway and he would like to see it restricted to the top sign if the Council's inter- pretation of the ordinance is correct. MOTION by Councilman Wright that the King's Chalet Siqn be restricted to the top sign. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Mayor Kirkham said he would be voYing nay on this motion as he feels the Council is as much at fault rn having it up without a permit, and because it was installed before the Ordinance. Upon a voice vote, Mayor Kirkham voting nay, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (J) FINANCE DIRECTOR: ASSESSMENTS Councilman Sheridan said he will explain the s�tuation to the property owners himself. He said they had felt that it should be split differently. MOTION by Councilman She n dan to receive and file the communication from the Finance Director on Water and Sewer Lateral Assessments on Parcel 1750, Auditor's Subdivision No. 25. Seconded by Councilman Harn s. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (K) FINANGE DIRECTOR: CONNECTIQN CHARGES Councilman Harn s suggested that possibly the Counc�l should amend the resolution to include the inconsistencies on sewer assessments. The City Manager said there were a few other things that he would like to go over on this Resolution with the Finance Director and City Attorney and they could have it back on the January 3rd agenda, MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the memorandum from the Finance �54 12/ig/66 Director regarding sewer connection fees and assessment of sanitary sewer mains and request the Admin�stration to consider the pro6lems outlined. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION �189-1966 A�THORIZING A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL ON T,H. #47 AND 57TH AVENUE NORTHEAST: The City Manager said he had �ust received this proposed resolution and he had not had a chance to look at the agreement or show it to the City Attorney. He said that cost of this signal would be $25,000 of which the City's share would be 25% and the County's share would be 25%. Councilman Wright said that the Council is in agreement on this and the price is lower than anticipated. MOTION b� Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution �189-1966 after a review and approval by the City Attorney and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the agreement. Seconded by Councilman Wright Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor'Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOWTION �190-1g66 RECEIVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING BIDS - STORM SEWER PROJECT r`,°5-C: Councilman Wright said there were two matters he would like to bring before the Council regarding Sylvan Hills in the third ward, He said that he, Mr. Liebl, Duane Dlsen and Mr. Comstock from Comstock and Davis, the City Engineer and the City Manager had spent three hours recently going over these two issues. He said the Council has established,as an approximate a maximum storm sewer assessment for Project 5-C the amount of $3.05 per hundred square feet prior to the credit for past assessments based on the best estimate that the Finance Director had at his disposal. However, Storm Sewer Pro�ect 5-C did not state how the City was going to resolve the Sylvan Hills problem. Councilman Wright said that at the meeting they took the preferred alternatives froin the Comstock and Davis report presented to the Council at the June 20, 1g66 meeting and there was full agreement of those present that the best solution at this point is to take alternative No. 1. He said that there has already been a hearing on the pro�ect so this will only need Council action and construction will proceed. He said this will include tearing up some old street which already needs repair. Mr. Liebl said that the Council will be able to save 30% by having this project bid at this time. Mayor Kirkham asked Mr. Liebl if he agreed with Councilman W n ght on this alternative to drain this area and Mr. Liebl said yes. MOTION by Councilman Wright to adopt Resolution �190-1966. Seconded by Councilman Harn s. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays', Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Harris said he would like the people in Sylvan Hills to be aware that 'if the bids should come in too high the Council will have to re-evaluate this situation, and that this resolution does not mean this is the ultimate no matter what the 6ids come in at. RESOLUTION #191-1966 OR�ERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - SANITARY SEWER #76: Councilman Wright said that the second thing discussed at the meeting with the engineers and City Manager had been theSylvan Hills Sanitary Sewer problem. He reviewed this for the Council and explained that a hearing had been held on this but it had not been ordered in at that time. He said this has 6een reviewed extensively and rather than the $14,000 being assessed among 13 property owners, this could properly be regarded as a marntenance item charged to the utility fund. Councilman Wright said that recirculating through the left station will be a pretty good guarantee for the home owners against their present troubles and by doing it now we can realize a savrng on the bids. He said that whatever the Council does, this will still be a necessary step and he felt it was proper to charge it to the sewer utility fund because it is a unique situation. Mr. Frank Liebl said that he felt this was the only thing that can be done to relieve these 1 � � ��� 12/19/66 people, and that it was logical to take it out of the sewer utility fund. He said he had talked to attorneys and the City cannot legally reassess this people. Councilman Harn s said he recalled that these people were asked if they wanted the project whether they were assessed or not and they said no. Councilman Wright said that at Yhat time the people thought if they agreed to it the Council would set aside or table the larger problem, but if � they were here this evening he was sure they would be for it. Councilman Harris said that if the Council calls for this bid, when it is awarded the people should be present so the Council can see if they wanit it at that time. Councilman Wright agreed that awarding of the bid should follow a discussion with the people. The Council discussed the easements that will be necessary for this pro�ect. Mr. Liebl said he felt the City should not pay for the easements as this will solve their problem by 60%. Councilman Sheridan said that he did not think the people not affected on this sanitary sewer should be expected to dedicate easements. Mr. Liebl said that this was a �ob he would have to do in selling this. Councilman Harris said that this is not a problem for these other people this year, but it may be in the future so it is possible they may give the easements. Councilman Wright said that everyone will benefit from this storm sewer because of the streets and parks so the problems are interrelated. The City Engineer said he would like to point out that this only solves the Sylvan Hills problem and there are several homes on 4th Street on the east side of University that get flooded right after these homes. Councilman Wright said that in no sense is the Council ducking the responsibility for the overall problem. MOTION by Councilman Wright to adopt Resolution �191-1966 with the under- � standing that a public Hearing is not legally necessary and that the property owners in Block 1 and Block 2, Sylvan Hills, be invited to the meeting at which the bids are to be received. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there bei�g no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. N#192-1966 RECEIVING PLANS AND SP MOTION 6y Councilman W n ght to adopt Resolution #,192-1966. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion cau-ried. CITY QUESTIONNAIRE TABULATION: Councilman Harris said he would like to have a tabulation of the questionnaires and have an opportunity to look at some of them. MOTION by Councilman Harris that the�Adminisiration make arrangements early after January to have the questionnaire tabulated. Seconded by Councilman Samuelso�. Upon a voice uote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CLOSING CITY HALL AT NOON AT DECEMBER 23, 1966 AND DECEMBER 3�, 1966: � Councilman Sheridan said that it is customary in this community to close City Hall on the Friday or day preceding Ghristmas and New Years as the ad�oining communities do. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan that the City off�ces be closed at noon on pecember 23, 1966 and at noon on December 30, 1966. Seconded by Councilman Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. �5� 12/19/66 LIQUOR STUDY REPORT: MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the liquor study report from the committee a�d thank them for their work. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Harris said that he would like to discuss this report at a later date to re-evaluate their finds. He said there were some areas that have been omitted that could have been brought to light, and that as a Council they should continue to support Item 4 dealing with 1967 legislation. Councilman Wright questioned whether the Council should ask the City Attorney to draft a Resolution to the legislature on their position. The City Attorney said it may help to let the delegaYion know our position early. MOTIDN by Councilman Wright to direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution for the regular Council Meeting of January 3, 1967, and to direct copies of the adopted resolution to the delegates. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there bzing no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATION FROM CITY MANAGER - MILL RATE: The City Manager said that this memorandum could be passed onto the press so that the breakdown is availa6le for'publication as to the 1966-1967 mill rate. Mayor Kirkham read the figures of the 1966 mill levy which was 43.56, and the 1967 mill levy which was 43.g8. MOTION 6y Councilman Harris to receive and file this communication and that the press be given copies of it. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. LIEBL - AREA OF PRIORITY FQR SEWAGE SYSTEM: Mro Frank Liebl said that he would like in the future to present a plan for an area of priority plan for connection to N.S.S.S,D, Mayor Kirkham suggested that he bring it before the Council in another two weeks when he is a Councilman. JOHN MEYER: AWARDING BIDS Mr. John Meyer, a visitor to the Council Meeting, said that he would like to draw to the attention of the Council, the fact that the construction fraternity is a very close one and by not awarding the construction bid to the low bidder could result in serious repercussions to the City if the contractors did not feel the cause was sufficient. Councilman Harris said that it seems to 6e to the City's advantage if the park can have completion before June 15, 1967. Councilman Wright pointed out that this would �ust happen once out of maybe thirty times, and then it is never done ar6itra n ly but because of some specification in the bid. Mr. Meyer agreed that this was a good ratio and he understood that timing was important in their decision, but some contractors might feel that the Council had not asked enough questions and it might make a difference in future Fridley bids. Mayor Kirkham said that this was a good point, and that all else being equal the Council does honor the low bid. Councilman Sheridan said he had the feeling they were stretching a point this evening, and at the time he and Councilman Samuelson questioned if they were right in the decision they were making. The City Engineer said the fair thing may be to ask the low bidder if he could meet the new completion time. The City Manager pointed out that the Park Construction base bid was low, and when this comes back from the Federal Government, this may be the one they will end up doing. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Kirkham declared the Regular Council Meeting of December 19, 1966 adjourned at 12:50 A.M. Respectfully submi,tted, i L�)i ,'-r t 9i'`�"�� � i�U ;„ l Ma��y Lu 3trom ' Acting Secretary to the Council � / f�� /' � �� c�C /� � l�-z �G. �� r v� � i� _ �JACK D, KIRKHAM - MAYOR L�' , '