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01/23/1967 - 00021142� , L� �t � �F �� � � 1/3/67 THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 23, 1967 (RESCHEDULED FRDM JANUARY 16, 1967) The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Kirkham at 8:26 P,M., January 23, 1967. The Meeting was postponed January 16, 1967 because of bad weather. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Kirkham, Harris, Sheridan, Samuelson, L�ebl MEMBERS ABSENT: None DISCUSSION OF REGULAR CDUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 1967: Councilman Liebl stated that he ob�ected to the Minutes of the January 3, 1967 Council Meeting because of the omission of his policy statement. He said that the mrnutes are recorded, so it would have been possible to have the complete statement for future reference. Councilman Liebl said Chat he did not feel the minutes could be adopted under the circumstances as they were not� a complete record of the meeting. MOTION by Councilman 4iebl that Yhe minutes be corrected 6y ihe next Regular meeting, by the addition of his policy statement, and brought back to the Council for approval. -,-,.•� (PLEASE NDTE - CORRECTION MADE IN COUNGIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 1967, PAGES 1 AND 2). The C�ty Manager said that the minutes are not completely taken in short- hand and are not Yaken from the dictaphone records. He stated Yhat policy has been that if someone makes a staternent they want a matter of record, they state they want it a matter of record, submit a copy of it, and it will be in the minutes in its e�tirety. Councilman Liebl said he noticeel that the rest of the meeting had been taken with accuracy, and he felt it was important that when a new Councilman takes office, his policy statement, at least the content, should 6e recorded. Mayor Kirkham agreed that Gouncilman Liebl had a legitimate complaint as there is the dictaphone, or the Secretary could have asked him for a copy of his statement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sheridan. lJpon a voice vote, there 6eing no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mayor Kirkham said that Item tl on Page 13 and Item #3 could 6e dropped from old business, as the Council was not ready to consider these items yet, and that the Council was ready to consider only ehe last two items on Page 13. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson that the agenda be adopted with the exception of the Consideration of Ordinance rezo�ing part of Lots 7& y, Auditor's Subdivision �23, Blocks 22 and 23, Fridley Park Addition, the consideration of a Resolution setting penalties for non-attendance of Council meetings, and Committee and Commission appointments (excepe the last two items, Mayor Pro Tem and Council Secretary). Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: MAYOR PRO-TEM AND COUNCIL SECRETARY MDTION by Councilman Sheridan to apFoint Councilman Harris Mayor Pro-Tem. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MOTION by Councilman Harris to appoint Mary Lu Strom Council Secretary. Seconded by Councilman Liebl, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared Yhe motion carried. �� i-23-67 BIDS - DUMP TRUCK & 3/� TON TRUCK (OPENED NOON 1/16/67); The City Manager read the following 6ids for a 27,500� GVW �ump Truck: �� iten Chevrolet 6701 Osseo Road Osseo, Minnesota Main Motor Sales 22 E. Main Street Anoka, Minnesota McGee Trucks, Inc. 88 Glenwood Avenue Minneapolis, Minn. Edison G.M.C. 7501 Highway 65 NE Fridley, Minn. Market Ford Sales 725 W. Broadway Minneapolis, Minn. Art Goebel Ford Co, ]2 Pu61ic Square Anoka, Minnesota Crystal Motors, Jnc. 7008 63rd Avenue N. Crystal, Minn. MODEL SHIPPING WEIGHT CE 61403 b,Og7 lbs GVW 27,5�Q� CE 61403 6,097 lbs GvW 27,5ao#r` GMC HM 7640V 6,165 1bs Gvw 27>500# GMC HM 7640V 6,165 lbs. Gvw 27,500# Ford F800 6,610 lbs GvW 27,500� Ford F800 6,610 lbs, cvw z7,5oo# Int'1. 1800 6,635 1hs GVw 27,500� Anoka Int'1 Harvester Highway 10 West Int'l. 1800 6,635 lbs Anoka, Minnesota GVW 27,500� CASH PRICE DEL, DATE $6,060.24 60 Cal. Days (Approx.) $6,234.65 bo-8o Cal. Days $6,3g5.OQ 60 Cal. Days � $6,395.00 60 Cal. Days 56,315.00 + 85.00 60 Cal. 56,400.00 Days $6,437.00 90-120 Cal, Days $6,640.00 45-60 Cal. Days $6,819.38 60-90 Cal. Days The City Manager read a recommendation from the Director of Public Works Department recommending the bid of McGee Trucks, Inc. in the amount of $6,235.00, as he felt it was a better truck for the money, and the City Manager said he concurred with the recommendation. Councilman Harris asked about the Chevrolet bid. The City Engineer said that there were two small specifications that the Iten Company 6id had not met, and they felt the brakes were better on the GMC truck. He said that the City had two trucks from GMC that they have had no trouble with. Mayor Kirkham asked if the GMC truck meets all the specifications. The City Engineer said that they met the specifications, and had several additional features. MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur with the recommendation of the Administration and award the bid to the McGee Trucks, Inc. for a GMC HM 7640V GVW 27,500# Dump Truck in the amount of $6,235•Z0. Seco�ded by Councilman Samuelson. lJpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. The City Manager read the foilowing bids on a 3/4 Ton Truck: BIDDER MODEL SHIPPING WT. CASH PRICE DELIVERY DATE Market Ford Sales 725 West Broadway Minneapoiis, Minn Edison GoM.C. 7501 ryighway 65 N.E Fridley, Minnesota Ford F250 GVW 7,500� G.M.C. CS 259oD GVW 7,500� 3,535 lbs 3,850 lbs $1,989.00 $2,118 00 30 Cai. Days �+5 Cal. Days � � � BIDS CONTINUED �� Art Goebel Ford Co, 12 Public Square Anoka, Minnesota Main Motor Sales � 22 East Main St. Anoka, Minnesota McGee Trucks, Inc. 8$ Glenwaod Avenue Minneapolis, Minn. � � MODEL Ford F250 Chev. CS 20934 G.M,C. CS 259oD GVw 7,500� C�� 1/z3/67 SHIPPiNG WT. CASH PRiCE DELIVERY DATE 3,535 Lbs 3,965 Lbs 3,850 Lbs 52,14$.00 $2,156.00 $2,160.00 45-60 Cal. Days 45 Cal �ays 45 Approx. Cal. Days Iten Chevrolet Chev. 6701 Osseo Road CS 20934 Minneapolis, Minn. GVW 7,5��# 3,965 Lbs. $2,18%.42 30 Approx. Cal. Days The City Manager read a recommendation'from the City Enqineer recommending that the bid be awarded to the Market Ford Sales, Inc. Councilman Harris asked what the truck is to be used for. The City Engineer said that this was to repiace a 1948 truck in the sewer department. He said they were not trading in the old truck as it was a good truck, and could still be useful. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to award the bid for a 3/4 ton truck to the Market Ford Sales Company in the amount of $1,989.00. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. 'Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. BIDS - S#76 (OPENED NOON, 1/16/67). PLANHOLDER BID SURETY Randall & Berglin, Inc. Glenn Falls 6801 Plaza Curve N.E. Group Fridley, Minn. 55432 5% BASE BI� $9,074,00 Sandstrom & Hafner,lnc. Glenn Falls 749 Forest Dale Road Group New Brighton, Minn. S% $3,939.�� Northern Contracting Co. Trans- Box 272 America In,. Hopkins, Minnesota 10% $7,200.00 J& T Contracting, Inc. Seaboard 278 Wese Kellogg Blvd. Surety Co, St, Paul, Minnesota 5% $7,6D3 50 Suburban Sewer & Water, Great Inc. American Ins. 455o Central Avenue N.E. 5% Minneapolis, Minn. 55421 $6,300.00 ALTERNATE N�. 1 ADD DE�UCT S57o.o0 No Change No Change $1,500.00 T�TAL LUMP SUM BID (INCL. ALT. �1) $g,644.00 $3,939.00 $7,200.OD S9,1o3 50 $100.00 $6,200.00 The Consulting Engineer gave his company's evaluation of the bids, and their recommendation that it be awarded to Sandstrom & Hafner. MOTION by Councilman Harris to award the bid for S�76 to Sandstrom � Hafner in the amount of $3,939.00. Seconded by Councilman Liebl Councilman Harris asked the Gonsulting Engineer if the $2,000 figure for landscaping was for any easements or was it for restoring the land. The Consulting Engineer said that it was restoring the land, and was �ust an 270 1/23/67 estimate for purposes of budgeting. He said the City is to do this, Councilman Liebl said he had temporary easements from the four lot owners involved. He had two special agreements he submitted to the Council to be signed and notarized. VOTE upon the motion awarding the bid was a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the two easement agreements from the property owners to be signed and recorded. Seconded by,Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 12> 1967: r�� ,.S:QiI Councilman Harris said he understood that this item will 6e referrecj,to the Plats & Subdivision - Streets & Utilities Su6committee and the planning Commissron before it comes back on the Council's agenda. The City Manager said yes, the Su6committee was meeting with the County Commissioner on part of this Councilman Liebl said that 30 foot easements on East River Road might not be enough, and 40 or 50 feet could proba6ly be used and perhaps this couid be solved all at one time. Councilman Harris said he had had a conversation with Mr. Schroer, and Mr. Schroer is going ko submit,a plan which will show the approximate dedication for a laft-hand turn lane and a site plan of the whole area. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive and file the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of January 12, 1967. Seconded hy Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CONSIDERATION DF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 45 - BOARD OF APPEALS: MOTION by Councilman Harr�s to table the consideration of this ordinance until the next regular meeting of February 6, 1967. Seconded by Council- inan Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. EMPLOYEE AWARD: MD710N by Councilman Samuelson to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and order a plaque for awarding at fhe next regular Council Meeting of February 6, ig67. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. FIRE DEPARTMENT PAYROLL - JUNE 24 THROUGH DECEMBER ZZ, 1966; MOTION by Councilman Harris to accept the report of Chief Hughes, and approve the Fire Department payroll. Seconded 6y Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham deciared the motion carried, CONFIRMATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS: The City Manager read the following Iist of officers elected and appointed for the year 1967, which requires the Council's approval: ELECTED OFFICERS Assistant Chiefs (2) Captains (3) Secretary Arthur Olson LeRoy Blamster Trustee (3 Year Term) - Gary Larson Dennis Ottem Lawrence Peka Clifford Weiss Arne Lundgren � � � � � � `� J � 1/23/67 APPOINTED OFFICERS Fire Prevention Chief - Robert Aldrich, appointed by Chief Robert Hughes. Assistant FLre Prevention Chief - Edward �llis, appointed by Fire Prevention Chief Robert Aldrich. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to confirm the elected and appointed officers as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF INFORMATIONAL FOLDER: Mayor Kirkham asked if the Couacil members had any suggestions on changes in the folder. CounciLman HarrLS said that at one time it had been suggested they discuss the seating arrangement. Mayor Kirkham said that he would like to be flanked by the City Manager and the City Attorney, which would make the City Attoxney more accessible to a11 the Council. Councilman Samuelson asked what the public acceptance of the informational folders had been. The City Manager said he had received no comments, and he estimated the cost oE the folders at $35.00 a year. Councilman Sheridan said that when the Council moves into its new chamber, the seating arrangement wi11 be different. Councilman Samuelson said perhaps printing the folders should be delayed until the move in September. Councilman Sheridan said that he thought it would be a11 right to change the folder now, but not print as many. N�'. Paulson, a vLSitor to the Council Meeting, said that they do not serve a purpose after they have been seen once. Mr. Wilbur Whitmore, a visitor to the Counci. Meeting, said he had heard people who wexe present at the Council Meeting for the first time, comment favorably on them. MOTION by Councilman Harris to table consideration of the informational folder until the next meeting. Seconded by Councilman Lieb1, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION ik7-1967 ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF: STORM SEWER PROJECT N0. 82: Councilman Harris asked if the City had received a petition for this improvement. The City Engineer explained that a hearing had been held on this, and that this had been brought up when the Council brought up the Sullivan Lake Outfall under Pro�ect 4k5. He said that Councilman Wright had �ust put this in the'form of a motion, and it should be a resolution. MOTION by Councilman Hairis to adopt Resolution ��7-1967. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Izirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION 9k8-1967 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING T1fE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSES5MENT, LOT 11, PARC�L 2200, AUDITOR'S SUSDIVISION ��155; The City Engineer pointed out this parcel on the map. MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �k8-1967. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared Che motion carried. RESOLIITION ��9-1967 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PARCEL 2400, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NUMB�R 155: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �F�9-1967, Seconded by Gouncilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayox' Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTTON -0610-1567 REGARDING STATE-WTDE SUNDAY CLOSING: Councilman Harris suggested the Mayor read the proposed resolution to the audience because of the interest raised in it. Mayor Kirkham read the resolution. � " � 1/23/67 Mr. paulson, a visitor to the Council Meeting, suggested adding a memo for the benefit of the people outside the Twin City Metropolitan area, pointing out that so many residents in small localities come into the Cities on Sunday to shop, so the legislators' own constituents are losing money, but if this legislation is passed, the people will stay home aad spend their money. MOTION Uy Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �k10-1967 as read and request that copies be sent to our local State Senator, Representative, and Governor and ask them to pass the resolution on to anyone who may wish to receive it, and make copies availabLe for them. Mayor Kirkham suggested making copies ' available to individuals and organizations who have asked the Council for heLp in this regard, such as the Ministerial Association, The City Attorney stated that he might point out that since the resolution has been drafted, House File 34 had been introduced in the State Legislature so there is a bill pending. Councilman Sheridan said that there is a Senate File 51 also, The Council discussed whether the bills should be mentioned in the Resolution, b�t Mayor Kirkham pointed out that if the Resol�tion were made specific, this would exclude other bills that may be introduced. Councilman Liebl said that he would like to point out tor the record, and for the public, that the Crty Council is not going for a 1oca1 Sunday closing 1aw, but are supporting a State-wide Sunday closing law. The motion to adopt Resolution �k10-1967 was seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, RESDLUTION REORGANIZING THE INSURANCE WMMITTEE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION �k124-1959: The City Manager said that this resolution and the next four were the result of the Crty Manager, Insurance Comm�ttee and City Attorney discussions, the City Attorney drawittg the resolutions and again checking with the Insurance Committee. He said this is their best idea of what the Council wanted, Councilman Samuelson said that he would like to table this resolution at � this time, as this is not exactly what he was thinking of in regard to the reorganization of the Insurance Committee. He said �.t is fiae as prepared but the overall future of the Insurance Committee, as he personally saw it, would have a different aspect from what is proposed in the Resolution. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to table consideration of reorganizing the Insuraace Committee until the next xegular meeting of February 6, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPAAATTON OI' SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CITY'S INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR 1968: Councilman Harris said that as long as the resolution reorganizing the Insurance Committee has been tabled, the settiag up of specifications is done with the cooperation of the Committee, and they could not act on this until it is known how they will function. MOTION by Councilman Harris to table the consideration of a resolution authorizing the preparation of specifications for the Crty's Insurance Program for 1968 until the next regular meeting of February 6, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Sheridan pointed out the resolution was set up for the year � 1968 and wondered if the Resolutioa could be drafted so it would not have to come up before the Council for adopting every year. The City Manager said that Bachman-Anderson is mentioned in this as the Insurance Consultant, and it would depend if they were going to use a consultant, Councilman Sheridan said the Resolution couLd �ust say Insurance Committee and consultant. RESOLUTION dr11-1967 AUTHORIZING THL PLACEMENT OF INSURANCE FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR oF 1967: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution ��11-1967. Seconded by i/23/67� � � Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION -0k12-1467 QRDERING &IDS ON LIQUOR LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE; Mayor Kirkham explained that this coverage will be for the rest of this year, until January 1st, 1968. MOTION by Councilma� Samuelson to adopt Resolution �'kl1-1467. Councilman � Liebl asked what the limit of liability was. Mayor Kirkham said that the Council is asking for four different limits 5300,000, $500,000, $750,DD0 and $1,ODD,000, and the Council will act on the proposed premiums The motion was seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayox Rirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Samuelson said that it had been his original motion that there be a 10% retainage of the original invoice from Bachman-Anderson, Inc. He said he felt the City had gained fu11 value, and that this should be paid as requested in their letter. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson that Bachman-Anderson, Inc, be paid the 10% retainage in the amount of $79.75. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION ��13-1967 REGARDING THE ENACTMENT OP LCGISLATION AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL OEF SALE AND PRIVATE ON SALE OF ALGOFIOLIC BEVERAGES; Mayor Kirkham read the resolution aloud at the request of Councilman Harris. The City Manager questioned the insertion of the fourth "WHEREAS" paragraph, regarding municipal Lncome, as he knew that at the senate hearings, they asked what income had to do with it, The City Attorney said he had questiohed this himself when he was drafting the resolution, but did not have detailed direction from the Council. Councilman Harris suggested they delete the foureh Whereas paragraph from the resolution. ' Councilman Harris said he had a copy of the bi11 to be submitted by Senator Greig in the Senate, one also was to be submitted by Chuck Weaver in the House, and there are about six othe7: bi11s prepared to be presented. He said that of the bills he had viewed, Senator Greig's had the best chance of passing, because it was good in that it gave sma11 communities a chance to participate. Councilman Harris said Chat Senator Greig had requested that if anyone would like to appear before the Committee, they should make it known to the Senator. Councilman Harris saLd that he had Lndicated that he would appear, and thought that probably the City Manager would. MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution ik13-1967 and send copies t-o a11 our Senators and Representatives from Anoka County and to the Governor as soon as possible. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. MOTION 6y Councilman Samuelson to amend Resolution ii13-1967 deleting the fourth "WHEREAS" paragraph, and the word, "and" at the ead of the third WHEREAS paragraph. Seconded bq Councilman Sheridan. Upbn a voice vote, there being no nays, the amendment to the motion carried. VOTE upon the original motion was a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Mr. Paulson asked for an explanation of the resolution and Mayor Kirkham explained that when the City first decided to go municipal, off-sale and � on-sale both had to go one way, and this proposed legislation would allow the City to have municipal off-sale and pzivate on-sa1e, The City Manager pointed out that it also calLs for a vote of the people. Councilman Harris said that police control wl.11 be enhanced. RESOLUTION ��14-1967 RECEIVING TTIE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMCNT PRO.IECTS ST. 1967-2: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution ik14-1967. Seconded by Councilman Shexidan. IIpon a volce vote, there being no nays, Mayox Kirkham declared the motion carried. � � � 1/23/67 OF THE C OF C�RTAIN IMP SS The Council studied the map of the proposed pro�ect. The Consulting Engineer explained that the first area was petitioned by Pfr. Nagel. He presented the Council with three plans for their consideration and explained them. He said that Plan A and Plan B are primarily the same, using the same outlet through different alignments, plan C would pick up some propexty not covered by petition which makes it more expensive. Councilman Harris asked Mr. Comstock if he would recommend Plan B. Mr. Comstock said that any one of the three are feasible engineering plans, and whichever one the Council chose would be their recommendation. Councilman Harris said that in his opinion, �lan B meets the needs the best, with fewer easements and it does not chop�'up the plan as much. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution ��15-1967, adopting plan B for sanitary sewer. Seconded by Councilman Harris. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor IZirkham declared the motion carried. Mr. Comstock asked if the Council intended to have the entire pro�ect covered at the hearing, or �ust for Nagel's Woodlands. The Council decided the whole area should be covered at the Public Hearxng. Mr. Comstock pointed out some problems on the storm sewer for Onondaga Street. The Council discussed whether the whole pro�ect should be done as one or stop short of Stinson Boulevard until there is an agreement with Moundsview, Anoka County and Ramsey County and catch it at a later date. Councilman Samuelson proposed a letter be sent to Moundsvsew to let them know what the Council is Iooking at, their participation, and cost in such a pro�ect. Councilman Harris agreed this should be done before they go any iurther, as it will be harder to get an agreement later if they start without Che participation of Moundsview. He said the Council could sit down with Ramsey County, Anoka County and Moundsview after the City decides what to do. Mr. Comstock said that he assumed they were restricting this to Area A. Councilman Harris said this was correct. MOTION by Councilman Harris to conduct the Public Hearing for storm sewer on Onondaga Street. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CLAIMS: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve for payment General and public Utilities Claxms 4{10837 through ��10943 and Liquor Claims r'k702 through -0k764. Seconded by Councilman Sher�dan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kzrkham declared the motion carried, �STIMATES� MOTION by Councilman Harris to pay the following estimates: D. W. Hickey & Co., Inc. 1841 University Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota Estimate ��9 - Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 75-C, Schedule 2(Iligh Service Pumps and Three Addrtional Filters - Commons Park) Comstock & Davis, Inc. Consulting �ngineers 1446 County Road "J" Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 For the furnishing of Professional Engineering Services for planning, general supervision, and residential supervision of the construction of; $ 6,496.08 � � , Storm Sewer Improvement pro�ect No. 12, Schedule C (Columbia Heights) (T.H. ��G7, south of T.H. ��100) Storm Sewex Improvement pro�ect No. 12, Schedule B (100% Fridley) (T.H. #47, south of T.H. �k100) Storm Sewer Improvement Pzo�ect No. 12, � Schedule A, (Columbia Heights, Fridley, State of Minnesota)(T.H.-0�47, south of T.H. ik100) , For Resident Inspection and Resident Supervision for the staking out of the construction work for: Estimate ikll - Water Improvement Pro�ect No, 75-C, Schedule 2(High Service Pumps- Three Additional Filters) EsCimate 9k6 - Sanitary Sewer, Water & Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 79 (Commerce Park, Swanstrom Court, etc.) ��5 1/23J67 $ 12.56 $ 621.81 $ 4,526,69 $ 942.SQ $ 820.00 Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motio❑ carried LICENS�S• Councilman Samuelson asked if the orders being issued against some of these multiple dwellings Wou1d have any bearing on issuing the licenses� Council- man Sheridan said that the Council could issue the license, and close them up if they did not comply with the F7.re Marshal`s order. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve Che following liceases: GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Eicher & Wichterman, Inc. 3945 Orchard Avenue North Robbinsdale, Minnesota HEATING' Northern Aa.r Conditioning Co. 414 Sixth Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota MIJLTIPLE DWELLING LICENSES; by; Leon C. Wichterman by; L. F. Murry NEW �w LIST OF Mi7LTIPLE DWELLING LICENSES TO BE APPROVCD BY COUNCIL JANUAAY 16, 1967; OWNER ADDRESS UNITS FEE Dean Maeser 6972 Hickory Drive N.E. � Fridley, Minn. 55432 5770 - 2nd. St. N. E. 8 $10.00 (Order Issued previously has not been compleCed) Ear1 R. Meyers & Itoger Bergrren 6512 - SOth Ave. North Minneapolis, Minn, 55428 5851 - 2nd St. N. E. 11 $11.00 Li1ah Jaekel, Estate H. Gordon Taylor, Atty. 85 South 8th Street Minneapolis, Minn. 4901 - 3rd St. N. E. 7 $ 7 00 ?76 1/23/67 Donald C. & Randolph Russ 1600 West 60th Street Minneapolis, Minn. 55419 Donald C. & Randolph Russ 1600 West 60th Street Minneapolis, M�nn. 55419 A & G Enterprises Pine Tree Lake Road White Bear 10, Minn A & G Enterprises Pine Tree Lake Road White Bear Lake, Minn 190 - 59z Way N. E. 12 $12.00 191 - 59z Way N. E. 12 $12.00 (Order being issued against th.ts '6uilding) 5701 Highway y'k65 N. E. 32 $32.00 (Order is being issued against th�s property) 5650 Polk Street N. E. 32 $32.00 A & G �nterprises Pine Tree Lake Road White Bear Lake, Minn. 5700 Polk Street N. E. 32 $32.00 Please Note: A11 orders being �ssued against certain properties are by the �'ire Prevention Bureau. CAFE LICENSE• Skywood Drug 5207 Central Avenue N. HC. Fridley, Minnesota CIGP.RETTE LICENSE: Don's Superior "400" 5300 Central Avenue N. E. Fridley, Minnesota CONCESSION STAND: by; Sheldon A. Mortenson by; Donald Molitor Moore Lake Beach Concession Stand Moore Lake Fridley, Minnesota by; Paul Kirkham SEAVTCE STATION LICENSE: Doe's Superior "400" 5300 Central Avenue N. �. Fridley, Minnesota by: Donald Molitor The motion was seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there Ueing no nays, Mayor Izirkham declared the motion carried. COMP1[INICATIONS : (A) EOARD OF HEALTH: ACTIVITY REPORT MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the Board of Health report. He said he would like to make note of the item regarding 1136 - 73z Avenue, Lot 3, Block 2, and say that he agrees with the comments. He suggested the Couacil turn this over to the City Attorney, to see if something can be done to allevtiate the situation. Councilman Samuelson asked if this was a Special Use Permit or fu11 zoning. Councilman Harris asked if tliis would be covered by the grandfather clause. The City Manager said that one problem was that trailers had been dumped on the property, the trazlers not owned by the present owners. Councilman Harris said that perhaps Mr. Hensley could write a report, and suggest something the Council could do. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the Board of Health report and ask the Health Inspector to meet with the City Attorney and se� what can be done. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there Ueing no nays, Mayor Izirkham declared the motion carried. � � ' 2�� 1/23/67 Councilman Liebl said that he gets ca11s every day about the rusty water, and asked what caused this. The City Engineer explalned that breaks in the water line, or using an excess of water from a hydrant for a fire will cause this, because there is iron in the pipes from before the City built the iron removal plant in 1463. (B) MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT T.H. �k65 r,ND 53RD AVENUE NORTHEAST: � Councilma❑ Harris said that he thought the cost appoxtionment for Fridley and Columbia lIeights was out of balance as the road separates the two communities. The City Manager said that it was based on three corners being in Eridley and one in Columbia Heights. The City Manager said that Councilman Sheridan suggested that since the State had put in 53rd in lieu of a service road, Fridley should say that this is their service road, and they should pay the whole tab. Councilman Sheridan said that if the Couacil can, they should establish something here as this will come up again on the west end at 53rd and University. MOTION by Councilman Haxris to receive and file the letter from the Minnesota Highway Department, and that the City Manager direct a letter to Mr. ILurpius of the Highway Department to try to effect a better apportionment of cost for the signal on T.H. �F65 and 53rd Avenue. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Dfayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (C) MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT T,H. -0kb5 AND OSBORNG ROAD: MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive and file this communication. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. IIpon a voice vote, there beiag no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. � (� SCHILLINGER; INCREASED HOSPTTALIZATION COVERF�E: The City Manager said that some of the employees, the Public Works Department in particular, had asked him to see what increased dally coverage might cost. He revLewed for the Council the cost of different benefits. Councilman Tyeb1 said he recommended the $30.00 da�ly beneftts if the employees indicated this was what they wanted, because he,felt the City should look after its empLoyees, and they wi11 woxk harder if they know they will be taken care of when they are sick. Mayor Kirkham suggested that the Council let the employees te11 the Council what they prefer, MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive this communication, and that the City Manager be darected to find out which plan the City Employees favor, The motion was seconded and upon a voice voee, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham decLared the moCion carried. (E) CITY ATTORNEX: COUNTY COURT; The City Aetorney said that he had been asked by the Anoka Bar Association to discuss with the Council a proposal to redraft the Court system 1n Anoka County to follow the system Hennepin County enacted two years ago. He said that the Anoka Bar Association has gone on record favoring this proposal. He said the Baz Association is drafting a hi11 which would enlarge the �urisdiction of the County wide Munic�pal Court System to include civil action of $10,000 or less, and criminal jurisdiction over misdemeanors, and ' expand the jurisdiction of some cases from the DisCrict Coizrt to the County Courts. The City Attorney said that the District Courts are far behind im their case loads, and this proposal would propose to have full time ,7udges in established courts in 5 or 6 locations including Fridley. He said the proposal has been made to the Anoka County Commission and they have taken it under advisement. He said it has been proposed that the income from the system would go to the County Commissxon, who would assume the cost of the �udges and personnel, and the courts would reat space from various munici- palities. If Che revenue exceeds the cost of the system, it would be redistributed on a population basis. He said that it was his understanding that this has been approved in principle by Columbia Heiglrts and Coon Rapids He said that the bill has not been drafted yet, so he canaot answer all their , � � 1/23/67 questions. Councilman Harris said he would suggest the Council ask the City Attorney to brxng the specifics of the bill to the attention of the Council, when it is prepared and ready for introduction. Councilman Liebl asked if this would eliminate Fridley's present �udge. The City Attorney said that it would when it became active, and t�e proposed date was 7anuary 1, 1968. Councilman Lieb1 asked if the present �udge had been consulted. The City Attorney did not know. Councilman Liebl felt that he should be Mayor Kirkham said that before the Council makes a determination ' on whether they favor this, they could individually or as a Council consult the present Judge. The City Attorney said that when it is drafted he w�ii prepare a summary for them. Mr. Paulson asked how the �udges will be elected. The City Attorney said there were two discussions on this. 1. The present Judges that are Attorneys would be blanketed in. 2. The matter could be referred to the Governor, and he would act on a bar plebisctite. (F) VELIN: SCHDOL CONSOLIDATION: Councilman Lieb1 said that he had asked the City Manager to write a letter to the subm�_tter of the letter on school consolidation� to speak and give the Council an idea of the intentions of the letter. Mr. Velin was present at the Council Meeting and said that he personally felt scltool consolidation was a good thing ioz Fridley, and would urge the Council to pass a resolution favoring it. He said that, naturally, Columbia IIeights wi11 not think too much of this proposal because their tax base is influenced by the money received from the Third Precinct. He said that perhaps the ultimate would be a merger of the Columbia Heights and the Erzdley District. Councilman Lieb1 asked him if he would give more detail about the benefits to the Citizens of Fridley, Mr. Velin said he thought it would be a financial benefit to the ma�ority of the people in Fridley. He said that some people in the 3rd Precinct may feel they have a better tax deal because ' they are going to the Columbia Heights School Distr�ct, but in the long range, it would be greater for all of Fridley. NIagor Kirkham read the letter from Sohn Velin. A visitor to the Council Meeting asked if District 14 wasn't most of Fridley, so consequently it would be benefitting more, but it would be a burden on the other areas because they would be assuming more? Councilman Harris said there are both advantages and disadvantages in the financial situation, and there is also a psychological effect of living in one City and going to a school in another, for instance, which City do the students pu11 for in sports, Fr�dley or Columbia Heights? Councilman Liebl said that since the receipt of the letter, he has studied and talked with many citizens and would like to take a stand. He said that he felt the taxpayers wi11 benefit very little by having a School District coincide with the Municipal boundaries. He said he felt the Citizens of Fridley, especially in District 14, wi11 not be willing to assume the bonded indebtedness of the poztions to be annexed. He said he felt that a new bond issue to pay them off, despite the fact that the proposed district assessed valuation would 1be over $17,000,000 and the ��onded iadebtedness would be $13,652,073 in comparison to the present District 14's valuation of over $9,000,000 and indebtedness of $6,381,773 was a step that Fridley was not in a financial position to take. He felt such a heavy bonded indebtedness would damage or destroy our bond rating. Mayor Kirkham said that the more he studied this, the more complex it seems to become, and he had invited Mr. James Thayer, Chairman of the School Board, ' to the Council Meeting. Mr. Thayer said that he could assuxe the people that the School Board had thought of the same thing, but it was something like turning the clock back, it was something that you really cannot do. He said that for the Districts to be annexed, there was a legal liability for all the bonds so1d, and he did not know how this could he done legally. Mr, Thayer said there was to be a meeting Saturday, and he suggested they table this until aPter that discussion. Councilman Harris said he felt there were good and bad points for 6oth positions, and he felt that the information they have now is not sufficient to act on the resolution. Mr. Frank Clayton Erom School District 4k13 said that they had �ust voted an addition to their High School to cover the needs of District ��I3, and if �a� 1/23/67 Fridley was interested in a change, they should have done so before they went into more indeUtedness. Mr_ Norberg, from Schaol District ��13, said he had �ust come from the Columbia Heights Council Meeting where they had said they would like Fridley�s Council to oppose thls consolidation. Councilman Sheridan said that he represents people zn both District ��13 and District ��14, and he had discussed this �ust briefly with a few people. He said that the people in Innsbruck are all in the Columbia Heights District and would oppose it, and some in District �k14 are not fox it. He said he � agreed that an intelligent determination could not be made until a very definite study was made and at this time he could not go along with such a resolutfon. Mayor Kirkham said that the Gouncil has heard two sides this evening, and he did not feel they could attempt a decision at this time, and suggested they hear what the School Board has to say at the meeting Saturday. Councilman Lieb1 said that Che School Board Meeting is with District ��14, but in order to reach a conclusion, the Council would have to talk to all four involved. MOTLON by Councilman Hartis to receive and file the co¢ununication from Mr. Sohn Velin. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upo❑ a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION -0�16-1967 LOCATION OF ANOKA COUNTY TCE ARENA: Mayor Kirkham read the resolution. Councilman Harris said he met with Coun.ty Commissionex Kordiak on Friday and had told him that the wheels had been set in motion to look for a site agreeaUle to the City and the County. Mr. Kordiak indicated that he would like to have the Council pass a resolution indicating their desire to have this facility located in Fridley, Councilman Harris said he felt it would be a definite asset to have this located Ln Fridley. � MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �p16-1967 as read. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Councilman Samuelson asked if this should also go to the Planning Commission as it wi11 enter into the overal�. City plans. The City Manager said that it wi11 go the Plaaning Commission for their action as the Parks and Recreation Commission is a sub- mmmittee of the Planning Commission. Mr. Wilbur WhiCmore, a visitor to the Council Meeting, asked how much land this will take, and if this will then become tax exempt 1and. Mayor Kirkham said that they prefer 10 or more acres, and that it would be tax exempt land. Mr. Whitmore asked Lf this would be compatible with other things, so that it would offset the tax loss. Councilman Harris said very definitely, because if you have something to offer the people that move into your community, it is an added incentive, Mayor Kirkham said that this was a good question as there would be a certain point where it would tend to not be true, as you cannot give away all your 1and, Councilman IIarris said Chat if they were talking about 25 oz 30 acres, he would have reservations now, but the parcel of land would not be Chat large, and there are a number of parcels of land that could be used for this to eahance the surrounding property. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Harris said that Mr. Kordiak is serving as a committee of one � to be Ice Arena coordinator for the County, and if the Council so desires, Councilman Harris said he would be happy to be the liason between the City and Mr. Kordiak and the County Commissioners. Mayor Kirkham thanked him for the offer, and said he was hereby appointed. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to confirm the appointment of Councilman Harris. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. SUMNIIT MANOR ASSOC7ATION COMMUNICATION: Councilman Liebl handed Mayor Kirkham a letter from the Summit Manoz Associatlon and Mapor Kirkham read the letter describing a meeting held L� �� �J 1/23/67 in regard to the crossing at Slst aad IIniversity. The Summit Manor Associatlon pxoposed a footbridge across T.H. t'k47 as the most feasible safe crossing and asked that the Council pass a resolution directed to the State Highway Department concurring. Councilman Liebl reviewed the meeting, and asked for the reaction of the Council. Councilman Sheridan asked what the cost would be. Councilman Liebl said he believed it would be $40,000 or $50,000, but in the long run it would save money as it would eliminate the busing Courecalman Harris asked who wouZd pick up the cost. Councilman Liebl said he had suggested that if we got no money from the State, that Fridley pay 1/3, Columlaia Heights 1/3, and School District �k13 pay 1/3. , He said that the Superintendent of D�strict ��13 had questioned whether District 3k13 could legally be assessed. Councilman Liebl said that the people have indicated that they want a bridge, and are asking the Council to support it. He said there were a 1ot of things the other wards have tl�at this ward does not have and theq should have a fair share, Conncilman Harris said he could agree in principle with an overpass, but would like to kno�a where the costs Wxii come from before he made a determination. NIOTION by CouncLlman IIarris that the Council concur in principle with an overpass at Slst and T.H. ik47 for pedestrian walkway, and that the City Manager contact the effected parties and report back to the Council, Fridley's cost in this pro�ect. , A visitor to the Council Meeting said that a Resolution would back the people in asking the State of ylinnesota for a determination of what the costs would involve. Mayor K�.rkham said that the people fiad asked for some direction from the communities involved and the School Board, so that they could go ahead and make some study and come back with a proposal on cost sharing. He said the people know that the Council cannot agree to build at this time until they know what the costs will be, and the representa- tives from the Highway Department at the meeting could not commit the Highway Department on cost sharing, but they could start a program going to bring facts back to the Council. Councilman Harris said that he would amend his mot�on to make this a ' resolution, and ask the Council to pass it and confirm it at the next meeting. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor IZirkham declared the motion carried. FRIDLEY INDUSTRIAL DEVL'LOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 12, 1967: MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive and file the Minutes of the Industrial Commission. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, COMMUNICATION I'ROM CITY FINANCE DIRECTOA TO CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL: Councilman Harris said that this communication concerned some problems in the sewer fund and the lack of revenue that this is generating. He said that the I'inance Director has done some preliminary work to come up with some suggestions to alleviate this prohlem. MOTION by Councilman Harris to direct �.he Qity Manager to prepare a solution to this problem for discussion at the next Council Meeting, Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carxied. Counczlman Liebl asked for an explanation of one sectlon of the xeport dealing with a shortage of Special Assessment funds after the 1966 transfer. � The City Finance Director said that this really was an improvement fund paying for such thLngs as we11s, elevated storage tank and filtration plant not meant to be assessed. He said that when the bonds were sold, the tax levy was adopted by the City Council and in order to cancel these, money has to be transferred into these funds. Councilman Harris asked if it was correct that these funds were to be accrued by the use charges. The Fiaance Director said this was correct. UPDATING S�CTION 45 OE THC CITY CODE: Councilman Harris said that in the past the updating of Section 45 of the ��� 1/23J67 City Code has been discussed, but there has been no formal motion made on this, and the Planning Coznmission has indicated eheir desire to have this updated. MOTION by Councilman Harxxs to direct the City Attorney to bring Section 45 of the City Code up to date with whatever modifications and changes are necessary,present zt to the various committees and commissions, and bxing it 6ack to the Gouncil for its approval. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote� there being no aays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion � carried_ COMMUNTCATION FROM HOWARD GRIVNA: RICE CRE�IC PROBLEM Councilman Harris asked if the City Manager had directed any comments to the 5tate Highway Department on the problem of filling in of Rice Creek on the west side of University. The City Manager said he has been working with the fIighway Department for about a year, with Senator Greig, and the Highway Department finally agreed, and worked out wrth the contractor a cost sharing for cleaning up the creek. He assumed the work will Uegin in the Spring He said he had written Mr. Grivna explaining what the City has done to date on this. The City Attorney said that he has been advised thae New Srighton and Rosev�lle have reached an agreement to repair 2 or 3 ditches which will enter into Rice Creek, and Blaine is presently attempting to work out a reconstruction of a County Ditch into Rice Creek and when this is completed there will be a substantial addition to the Creek. He said that t6is points up the urgency of �oint action if there is going to be any. Mayor Kirkham said he had talked to the Chairman of the Assoczatlon, Bi11 Jensen, who thought something would be xeady for the Council about the lst of the montih. He said that it was his hope to get the people directly involved behind the pro�ect. The City Attorney said he had talked to Bob Johnson and he had forwarded some material on this to the Ramsey Gouaty Attorney � and then the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners were going to ask their legislative representatives from the County to make modifications in the watershed act. He said that this has been done, but he feels that Anoka County Municipalities should also participate. Councilman Harris suggested that this information from the City Attorney should be passed on to Mr. Grivna, Chairman of Che Rice Creek Association, for dxscussion at the next meeting. TRAFFIC CONTROL SUGGESTION: Mr. Norberg, a visitor to the Council Meet�ng, said he had a suggestion for traffic control on 53rd and University Avenue Northeast. He said that this was a viclous corner. Mr. Norberg said that in Columbia Heights they have a provision for requiring such a business as Spartan, which is on this intersection, to pay the cost of ,traffic control in some instances, and he suggested the Council investigate this. Mayor Kirkham thanked him for his good suggestion especially with anothex store coming in JAYCEES: INVITATION TO VISIT STILLWATER PRISON: A Repxesentative on behalf of the Jaycees invited the Gouncil to �oin a visit to StLllwatex Pxison with the Japcees. He said the tour would last from 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. and then there would be a question and answer period. � ANOKA COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF MITNCIPALITTES: Mayor Kirkham reminded the Council members of a meeting of the LvZOka County Association of Municipalities meeting at Lexington Village Hall, Wednesday, January 25, 1967 at 7;30 P,M, ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Kirkham declared the Regular Counc�.l Meeting of �"anuary 23, 1967, ad�ourned at 11:10 P,M Respectfully submitted, � i i7 ,�J �� /� Maxy Lu Strom � '-`�-r� i`� � - ���7� � ��c� Secretary to the Council �ACR 0 KIRKI3AM - MAYOR t