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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETSNG OF JUNE 5, 1967
The Regular Council Meeting of the City of Fridley was called to order by
Mayor Kirkham at 8:18 P.M,
OPENING CEREMONY:
Mayor Kirkham asked the audience to stand and �oin in saying the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
MEMSERS PRESENT: Kirkham, Harris, Liebl, Samuelson, Sheridan
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
APPROVAZ OF MINUTES, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETIlVG, MAY 15, 1967:
Councilman Lieb1 drew the Council's attention to Page 21 of minutes, under the
heading, "ARCHITECT: ROOMS B-3 AND B-13:". He pointed out that the motion was
made and seconded by Councilman Harris, and zt should say seconded by Council-
man Samuelson.
MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to adope the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of May 15, 1967 as corrected. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Mayor Kirkham said there were two additions to be made to the agenda under
Old Business, Item 3A, "Discussion of 61st Avenue", and Item 3B, "Discussion
of Lots" as requested by Councilman I,iebl.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the Agenda as amended. Seconded by
Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
Mr. vanDan, a visrtor to the Council Meeting addressed the Council and sald
that two weeks ago he had been before the Council and discussed a correction
he would like to have made in the Minutes of April 17, 1967. He said that at
that time the Council agreed they would take this up at this meeting. He
asked Councilman Sheridan to make this motion. Councilman Sheridan asked
the City Attorney if the minutes can be changed when they have already been
adopted, or whether this change should be adopted into the proceedings of
this meeting. The City Attorney said the change could be adopted into the
proceedings of this meeting.
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan that the following correction as stated by
Mr, vanDan on Page 2 of the Regular Council Meeting of May 15, 1967, be made
a part of this meeting's proceedings; In the Regular Council Meeting Minutes
of April 17, 1967, Page 24, 3rd Paragraph under the heading, "VISITORS:
NIlt. FRANCIS VANDAN REQUESTING CONFIRNIATION OF DOCUMENTS", in answer to
Mr. Gibb's question, asking Mr. vanDan if he was an at�orney and competent
to make such accusations, Mr. vanDan said that his answer was as follows:
"Mr. vanDan said he was not an attorney admitted to practice, but because
of his training, being a law graduate, he could interpret the law." The
motion was seconded by Councilman Samuelsone Upon a voice vote, there being
no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
R�GUI.AR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 5, 1967
OLD BUSINESS
PLANNER SPECIFICATIONS (TABLED 4/17/65, 5/1/67, 5/15/67);
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Councilman Harris said that this item has been before the Council for the
last three or four meetings, and it has been tabled so that Councilman
Sheridan would have a chance to talk with a City Planner. He asked Council-
man Sheridan if he had had a chance to do anything on this at all. Council-
man Sheridan said that he has not been able to, as he has not had the time.
Councilman Harris said that there has been a lot of discussion on Lhis item,
and he has prepared some criteria which is listed in the agenda, along with
material presented by the Administration, which he feels covers most of the
requirements, although there could be additions made on whom the planner would
be responsible to, and for which duties, and he said he felt the City could
reasonably offer a salary in the range of $9,000 to $11,000. He pointed out
that the City has investigated the 701 Program, and has found that funds are
not available at this time as there is a long waiting list, and may not be
available in the near future. He said he feels the City would be remiss with
the continued growth of the City, if they did not keep pace with this kind of
assistance.
MOTION by Counc�lman IIarris that the Administration prepare the necessary
information to place an advertisement to acquire a City Planner, following
the given information and salary criteria in the agenda. Seconded by Council-
man Lieb1, who asked for the floor.
Councilman Liebl said he was against hiring any kind of planner. He said
that when he campaigned for 3rd Ward, and for Mayor Kirkham, Councilman
Harris, and the re-election of Councilman Samuelson, he had done so because
they were against Urban Renewal, and they had stressed that they did not
want Federal encxoachment in Fridley, but wanted to let individual enterprise
take care of our problems. He asked how come they now feel we need Governmental
interference. He asked why the City needed a Planner and why private enterprise
could not take care of a11 problems. He said he did not feel the City could
afford a full-time planner, but that we could af£ord consulting planners for
specific problems. He said that he did not feel the City could assign a man
whose professional experience in private industry would make from $12,OD0 to
$20,000 a year to such a menial �ob as providing background information as
listed in Item 3 of Councilman Harris' criteria. He said that as far as
Ttem 4 and Item 5 go, concerning updating Ordinances and Zoning, he felt
this could be done under the City Attorney. He said that any smooth talker
at a lower salary, or even a commission at no cost, could perform the �ob of
soliciting prospective commercial and industrial investors. He asked what
they felt the purpose of the City Manager, Engineers, Planning Commission,
ar�d Sub-Committees was. Ae said he would not change his position against a
City Planner at this time, 6ut perhaps when the City reached their potential
goal of 50,000 people, would be the time to consider a City Planner.
Councilman Samuelson said he could not agree with Councilman Liebl in essence,
as Fridley as a community is 50% developed and working with an ordinance
developed 10 years ago. He said that since that time our City has been cut
up by highways which have cut the residential areas into cubicles, and the
industrial sites into various areas. He said that to enhance our growth with
proper zoning and to look forward to improved ordinances takes a qualified and
alert City Planner. He said that the 701 Program has been pursued and cannot
be undertaken at this time, and in his Ward the people are concerned with the
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� zoning and the way it is progressing. Councilman Samuelson said that in the
survey that was taken, 63z% of the community feel that the present planning
and rezoning is �air to �*'�'*�and gave it a rank of 4th in relative merit of
needs in our community. He said that the Council must look ahead far enough
so that the balance of the land is properly done. He said that when we have
a population of 50,000 it will be too 1ate, as we will be past the point of need,
and at that time we could think of dismissing a planner. He said there is sti11
50% of the land to be developed, and now is the time to do this, and he feels
a City Planner is a real necessity.
Qouncilman Liebl said he would agree with Councilman Samuelson that we need
a Planning Consultant on and off, hut not as a fulltime position He said
he had studied the budget last year, and there was not a big increase this
year. He said he had talked with many people in his Ward, and they feel
that the City is pretty we11 zoned. He said he did not want to see this be-
come a political instrument for one party or another, and he felt this could
happen. Councilman Lieb1 said that as this would be a ma�or expenditure at
the taxpayers expense, he would like to amend the motion to submit the question
of hiring a City Planner to the people in a referendum. Councilman Sheridan
asked when he proposed this be done. Councilman Lieb1 said in the election
this year. Mayox Kirkham said he would like to ask for an of�icial opinion
on whether a referendum would be legal in this matter. The City Attorney
said that his opinion would be that it would not be legal in this matter, as
this would be up to the Council to decide.
� Mr. Paulson, a visitor to the Council Meeting, said that when people come in
with plans, some are benefitted and others are neglected, He talked about
one comprehensive plan that had been submitted which was hardly worth the paper
it was written on because so many changes and alterations had been made. I3e
said that when people want changes, it is their prerogative to have them, He
also said that he felt a planner would spend all his time thinking up things
to do, and felt if this went through it might be appealed in District Court,
as he did not think the people would accept it.
Councilman Sheridan seconded Councilman ,Liebl`s amendment to the motion.
Councilman Sheridan asked if it was the opinion of the City Attorney that
this could not be a referendum, but would have to be advisory, if anything.
The City Attorney said this was the same type of situation the Council has
had once before. Councilman Lieb1 said that last year the Council ma�ority
passed the Locke Park site for the City Hall, but it had been turned down
by the people 2 to 1, and he did not want to 1et this happen again. Mr. vanDan
asked how much it had cost the City to consider the City Hall change.
Councilman Liebl said the cost had been $28,000. Mayor ICirkham said he did
not believe this figure was correct, but he did not know the correct figure
at present, and pointed out that you cannot determine the feasibility of any
pro7ect without study, which costs money, and he said this was true �n any-
thing the Council undertakes.
Mayor Kirkham said he would agree with Councilman Samuelson, and if Council-
� man Lieb1 had dLSCUSSed with the people, the idea that he seemed to have of
what a planner would be doing, he was not surprised that thep agreed, as
Councilman Lieb1 seemed to indicate that a planner would be some form oF
dictator, and this is not true. Mayor Rirkham said a planner would be a
professional advisor, and would not do mone than a part-time consul'tant
would do, but would be available for more than what Hodne and Associates
(����) poor,
SEE CORRECTION IN THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF
JUNE 19, 1967, PAGE 1, iTNDER THE HEADING, "APPROVAL OF MINUTES,
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 5, 1967".
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is hired for, for example. He said that he only owns one lot in'Fridley ,
himself, and his interest is for the community, and if we are half undeveloped,
he is interested in developing the remainder in tCze best way, and he did not
feel he was qualified to decide how the undeveloped land is to be used. This
needs professional planning, and he would suggest they hire a full time planner.
Councilman Liebl read the seven points in Councilman Harris' suggested criteria
to the audience, Councilman Harris said that he had not thought up these
suggestions himself in a hurry, but they had been'suggested to him as what
would fall into the area of the responsibilities of a City Planner, and all
communities had these qualifications to some degree. He said'that by developing
the land it would be put back on the tax ro11s which'would help pay for the
ptanner's services.
Mr. Paulson pointed out land at University and Osborne which -has been rezoned,
and where roads have been put in but no buildings yet. Mayor Kirkham said
this rezoning had neeted more taxes because of the improved land. Council-
man Harris said that there will be an electronic manufacturing firm that
will start building this year, and if this land had not been available with
roads and utilities, they might not have decided to build here. He said
these things are necessary to entice people into our community. He listed
the following communities as being communities of our size that have City
Planners: Coon Rapids, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, and Richfield. He
said that each Council that has a planner still has to answer to the public.
Mr. Paulson said he can change his mind if he has the facts. �
Councilman Sheridan said he had seconded the amendment to the motion, and
he did not feel it was a parallel to the issue put to the public for a vote
last fall, but he would not be surprised if the amendment did not pass. He
said secondly, in regard to the planner, that at this time he is not in favor
of a planner, and the budget is such that we could not hire a planner in 1967
and put him to work in 1967 as we do not have the space or the money, but if
a planner is going to be employed by the City of Fridley, it will probably
take place on or about the first of the year, when we have both space and
money built into the 1968 budget. He called for the question on the amendment.
Upon a voice vote, Kirkham, Harris and Samuelson voting nay, the amendment
failed.
Mr. vanDan said that Mayor Kirkham, Councilman Harris and Councilman
Samuelson had campaigned on the premise that, unlike the previous Nee
_C_dministration, a11 business would be held in public and there would be
no closed meetings. He said that at the last Council Meeting he had seen
a letter written over the Mayor's signature, many items were referred to
as item number so and so, or �ust referred to as page so and so, and a
letter was presented to the press and the public did not even know what
it was, and if Councilman Lieb1 had not �ust read the City Planner speci-
fications, the people would have had no idea of what the Council was
talking about, He said he would like to ask the Council to transact all
the business in public. He said the second item he would like to bring up �
is that he has talked to Councilman Sheridan several times about a City
Planner, and when he was on the Park Commission under Mayor LaGrange, he
had made it clear he was against spot zoning. He said that proper
exploitation of property gives a better tax base, and when they talk about
the image of the City, what is paramount, the broader tax base or the beauty
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� of the City and a master plan? He said that for years, the City has been
rezoning property, and he mentioned the looks of University Avenue, and the
money for a planner would be down the drain because even his plans would be
constantly rezoned. Councilman Harris said that this is bound to come up
with a master p1an, as some things in communities are not the best use of
the land, but perhaps if someone had had their finger on these things,
developments such as University Avenue may not have happened. He said that
part-time people cannoY be asked to take time off from their �obs to get a11
the necessary daCa for necessary changes in the City, but if all the data is
available to them, the zoning can be planned and thought out for the best
intexest of the City,
The vote upon the motion was a ro11 call vote; kirkham, Harrls, Samuelson,
Sheridan voting aye, I,ieU1 voting nay, the motion ca�'ried.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLISHING ANNIIAL REPORT (TABLED 5/15/67):
Councilman Harris asked if this is prepared as the annual report to the
people, or is it the same as a consideration of acceptance. The City Manager
said that this is a communication to the Council and if the Council decides
to print and distribute it, it would contain this same information with the
addition of a letter from the Mayor. He said that the size when printed
would be approximately 5 x 9, The Council discussed pictures for the annual
report. The City Managex said thaC persons skilled in making reports usually
� recommend they show construction action pictures rather than the finished
pxo�ect, and it may be possible to get a pictuxe of the model of the Melody
Manor Park. Councilman Liebl asked how many copies would be made and who
they would be sent to. The City Manager said there w�11 be 5,700 printed
to be mailed to the people we have addressograph plates for as utilzty users,
and if the Council decides to send this out, it will be done as soon as it
can be printed, Mr, vanDan said that he had not gotten a copy of the survey
that had been sent out to the people Uecause he owns his awn wel1.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to authorize the expenditure for the publication
of the annual report and request the Admanistration to prepare the report for
mailing to the Citizens of Fridley. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson, Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham 1eclared ehe motion carried.
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT - ST. 1967-1 (ADDENDUM 3) (TABLED 5/15/67):
Mayor Kirkham said this pro�ect would cover the street improvement on
T.H. �k65 West Service Road from Osborne Road to 750 feet south. Councilman
Harris said he would like to ask the City Engineer if the $3,500 increase in
the construction costs would be assessed against the parties that have re-
quested that part of the sewer system be deleted, if it was put in at a later
date. Councilman Samuelson said that the owners are sti11 going to have to
pay the trunk charges, The City Manager said that pro�ec'ts can only be
assessed against benefitted property. Councilman Harris asked if it was
because the City wi11 be using less footage that there is going to be a
� higher rate. The City Manager said it will have to be worked on the basis
that Chis is benefitted property. Councilman Harris asked if the hearing
had not been held�on the total cost of the pro�ect. rIayor Kirkham said that
the cost had been estimated. Councxlman Samuelson said that deletion of the
line should bring the pro�ect in at a lower cost, than the Public Hearing was
held on, and if they petition for the sewer service shown as an alternate, he
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thought this would require a second pu6lic hearing. Councilman Harris said '
there will be an increase in the total pro�ect cost if they do not complete
the pro�ect now, but do part of it now and part of it at a later date. His
question was who is to pay this increase. The City Engineer said this would
be paid by the people to be served, and it would basically be the Lumber
Addition because everything would be assessed against them. Councilman Harris
asked if the City had gotten the deeds back. The City Engineer said they had
not been sent back ;et�
Councilman Samuelson said that they desire that the curbs be deleted on the
west side of the service road. Councilman Harris said there would be an
erosion problem if there is no curb to follow to get the water to the street.
Councilman Samuelson suggeste& that valley gutters could be put in. The
Council discussed the Council policy of upgrading and sticking to certain
specifications. Councilman Liebl asked why the Lum6er Company ob�ected to
curbs. The City �ngineer said they �eel that they have a large number of
trucks and they would like them to be able to go across this line wherever
they feel like it, and they also feel that curbs taould obstruct their snow
plowing. Councilman Harris asked about the difference in cost between valley
gutters and regular concrete curb and gutters. The City Engineer said there
would be no great difference in cost as the difference is only a sma11 amount
of concrete. Mayor Kirkham said that perhaps if the Council could tell them
that the City wanked valley gutters to protect the streets, the company may
t;xen change their mind. Councilman Harris said that they oniald indicate to
the property owners that the Crty wi11 not leave the street unprotected, and �
ask them which one they prefer.
MOTION by Councilmari Harris to table consideration of the Resolution order-
ing improvement - ST. 1967-1 (Addendum 3) and request the Administration to
inform the affected property owners that the City requires valley gutters or
concrete curb and gutter, and give them the estimated cost so that they may
make their determination. Councilman Liebl asked if there was anyone in the
audience affected by this pro�ect. There was no answer. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor
Izirkham declared the motion carried.
DISCUSSION ON 61ST AVENUE:
Councilman Liebl said that in the area between 3rd Street and 22 Street on
61st Avenue, the new sidewalk had to be dropped down about 2? feet and the
people are concerned about this. He said that there are about 4 home owners
that would like to see their lots terraced or shored up by a retaining wall
as was done on Mississippi Street from Central Avenue to IIniversity Avenue,
so that their property wi11 look better and wi11 be protected from washouts.
He said the City Engineer has said that this will be taken care of. Mayor
Kirkham said that the City can do this, but the benefitted property will be
assessed for it. Councilmaa Lieb1 said that the property owners realize
this. One of the property owners was at the Council Meeting, They discussed
the possibility of sloping the yard rather than a retaining wall. The visitor
said he felt the people would prefer the sloping if there was enough room to �
do it. The City Engineer said that it is the City's policy to take care of
the problems. He said there would be a decent slope, any cut driveways wi11
be repaired and sod will be brought to the sidewalk. He said that after two
months he is sure the people will be happy with the pro�ect.
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� DISCUSSION OF LOTS:
Councilman Lieb1 said he had received a few ca11s about lots in Riverview
Terrace and between 63rd Way and 632 Way. He said that these lots look
terrible, they are a fire trap, and because children play there, are very
dangerous. He said that the City Manager had not been present at the last
Council Meeting when the cleanup had been mentioned and he would like to
ask him to notify�the people. The City Manager said that they are collect-
ing data tn get these orders out as fast as they can. He said that a man
should be in the Sylvan Hills area with equipment cleaning up the lots now,
and he pointed out that this takes time. Councilman Lieb1 said that lots
had been inspected last year and rats had been found and he did not want
this to happen or someone would get bit and the City would have a suit on
thexr hands. He said he felt the Ordinance should be enforced. The City
Manager said these were being turned over to the City Attorney as fast as
data can be assembled.
NEW BUSINESS'
BIDS - TWO POLICE CARS (OPENED NOON, JUNE 5, 1967):
The City Manager said that 61 bid specifications had been mailed, and only
one bid had been received and he read the following bid;
NAME OF BIDDER CERTIFIED CHECK TOTAL LUMP ST]M BID TRADE-IN NET BID
' Hansoxd Pontiac $203.32 $5,266.38 $1,200.00 $4,066.38
222 Hennep,n Ave.
Minneapolis, Minn.
Mayor Kirkham read the memorandum from the Chief of Police recommending the
Council to accept the bid.
Mr. vanDan said he felt this was scandalous. IIe said that two weeks ago,
the previous bids for police cars had been discussed, and the Chief must
be a liar, because at that time the Chief said they were sending out 33
invitations to bid, and Mr. vanDan had checked into it and he did not see
how he could get ;3 bids out of the companies that were sent bids, and he
lisCed 11 companies that bids had been sent to, and said that the bidding
apparently had beem stacked because these included three Buick companies.
He said that the specifications had specified that it should be a deluxe
model and he questioned why the City needed a deluxe model. He said that
he felt the weight specificaCion stacked the bids in favor of Buick,
Oldsmobile or even Cadillac. Mr. vanDan had the specifications for the
Hennepin County vehicles and for the State Highway Patrol vehicles. He
read several�of the specifications concerning pertormance and compared
them to the City specifications. Councilman Samuelson asked what the
weight xequirement £or the State of Minnesota was. Mr. vanDan said that
none was specified. Mr. vanDan said that Chief McCarthy has also said he
needs a heavy car so that it will not get stuck. Mr vanDan said he has
� been stuck with his 6,000 pound car with snow tires, so the Chief wi11
get stuck even if he dxives a heavy car, and he felt they should specify
non-slip differential rather than deluxe model. Mayor Kirkham said that
it seems Mr. vanDan is picking on the Chief and he is not here to defend
himself. Mr. vanDan said that the Chief does not have to be here. Mayor
Kirkham asked Mr. vanDan to please make his point. Mr. vanDan said that
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the City Charter, Section 6.D6, states that contracts and purchases are
to be done by the City Manager, but that he had a copy of a letter on
City stationery over Chief �ilcCarthy's signature, returning a bid bond to
one of the bidders. He asked why, if the City Manager is the Chief
purchasing agent, the Chief would have bid bonds and notify the bidders.
The City Manager said he could ask the Chief to see that the bids were
returned. Councilman Harris said that so there is no misconceptinn that
the specifications only a11ow certain automobiles to be bid, there are two
letters in the agenda from Main Motor Sales and Iten Chevrolet Company,
and neither letter says anything about specifications not allowing them
to bid. Councilman Lieb1 read a portion of a letter from one of the bidders
that was re�ected. The letter said they would rather not bid a village when
the bidding is not done on a business-like basis. The letter said the
company sells about 200 units a year, and the rewards are very small, so
it is easier to ignore a village with internal problems than to have the
complications involved, Councilman Liebl said this letter came from a
prominent bidder in the Metropolitan area. Councilman Harris asked Council-
man Liebl who the letter was addressed to and wondered why it was not in his
agenda. Councilman Liebl said it was not addressed to the Council. He said
the letter had been sent for the previous pol�ce car bidding, and that was
the reason they did not want to bid now, as they knew they would not have
a chance. Councilman Harris said he was �ust asking if the letter was valid,
because if it was it should be directed to the Council, as the Council would
like to know if anyone was eliminated. He said he did not recall eliminating
anyone because of a particular make of automobile. Mayox Kirkham said that
if the people do not like what is being done, they should notify the Council.
Councilman Liebl asked if the Administration had really sent out 61
invitations to bid. The City Manager said they had. Mr, vanDan said he
had spoken to the Assistant Director of Purchasing for Ramsey County and
the City of St. Paul and he had said that all dealers are not qualified
to bid, and the invitations went out to those,not qualified, except for one.
He said that certain dealers are especially favored by the manufacturers and
they get notified of bid opening and a 2% to 10% kickback from the factory.
Mayor Kirkham said that the Council is way behind on the agenda and he did
not feel there was any reason to make the other people wait f,or this if
they were here for so:nething else. Mr. vanDan said that this has to be
settled. Mayor Kirkham said this could be moved to the end of the evening
and discussed later. He said no one wanted to cut Mr. vanDan off, but he
would like to postpone it on the agenda so the other people may be on their
way if they wish. Mr. vanDan said he was agreeable. With the Council�s
permission, Mr. Kirkham moved to the next item of business. �
BIH�S - W-75-G (OPENED NOON, JUNE 5, 1967);
The City Manager explained that this bid was Por landscaping around Fridley
Commons and the reservoir. He read the following bids:
PLANHOLDER SURETY BOND LUMP SUM BID COMPLETION TIME
Ray Sordan & Sons, Inc. Cashier's Check
2701 No. 2nd Street $700.00 $13,949.20 30 Cal. Days
Minneapolis, Minn. ' '
Marvin Rehbein Landscaping, Cashier's Check
Inc. $900.00 $17,970.00 15 Cal. Days
1585 Birch
Hugo, Minnesota
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� Councilman Lieb1 asked if Ray Sordan & Sons, Inc., had done business in
Fridley before. The City Engineer said that he has done work for the
Highway Department on T.H. ��47. The City Manager read the Consulting
Engineer's report recommending the bid be awarded to Ray Jordan & Sons, Inc.
Councilman Samuelson asked the Consulting Engineer how this compared with
the original estimate. Mr. Comstock said that it had not been bxoken down
on an individual basis, but it is about $40,000 less than the original estimate
on the whole pro�ect, or about 5%. Councilman Liebl said he has had four
ca11s on Commons Park, complaining about the way the park looks. He said
next Sunday there wi11 be about 30 softUall teams in the park, and he feels
that the City should be ashamed of the awful site. He said it was very
dusty, the grass looks awful, amd he was wondering how much money was
available to spend to develop the park, or how much is spent each year
to maintain it. He said the dandelions have not been sprayed. Ae asked
if we lacked the money or the people to do it. The City Manager said wz
lacked both money and personnel. Councilman Lieb1 said that this is what
ne had told the people but he wanted it reaffirmed by the Council, Council-
man Sheridan said that originally the Jaycees had done the sodding, and
some grading had been donated. Councilman Harris said that it will never
be a high class area until an under_,,round o�s,ter ;y�tem could be put in.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to award the bid for Water Improvement Pro�ect
75 - G to Ray Jordan & Sons, Inc., 2701 North 2nd Street, Minneapolis,
Minnesota, in the amount of $13,949.20 to be completed in 30 calendar days.
Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
HOSPITALIZATTON QUOTATIONS:
The City Manager said that Mr. Pike and Mr. Dick Schillinger were present
at the meeting to answ�r any questions. Councilman Liebl asked what
insurance company has the insurance policy for the City, The City Manager
said it was Aetna. Councilman Liebl asked how many years they had had it.
The City Manager said two years. Councilman Liebl said it looked to him
as if Aetna had the best policy. Mayor Kirkham said that Blue Cross is
not considered. The CityManager said that Mr. Schillinger had asked for
these quotations, but neither he nor Mr. Schillinger had seen them. Mayor
Kirkham said they had been delivered to him. He said he had tried to
compare the figures this evening, and he is not sure that Aetna is sti11
not the best, but he felt that a comparison between the bids should be
made before a determination is made.
Mr. Schillinger said that letters had been sent to 12 companies, and 4 bids,
beside the B1ue Cross bid, had been received. He said that 7 companies did
not wish to bid. Mayor Kirkham asked if anyone was present from MII.
Mr. James Lemieux was present at the Council Meeting representing the Blue
Cross company. Mayor Kirkham asked if they could compare the two policies.
Mr. Schillinger said that this would be a lengthy discussion and difficult
to make comparisons now. Councilman Samuelson said that it had been his
� understanding that this was all going to be put into a form that could be
publicly bid. The City Manager said that neither he nor Mr. Schillinger
had seen the MII bid until now. Mayor Kirkham said that MII had indicated
to him that they could not bid, because Mr. Schillinger had indicated he
was the agent of record, and they do not 6id through agents of record, so
he had delivered the bLd to Mayor Kirkham. Mr. Schillinger said that he
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had had many discussions with the Blue Cross representative, and he had �
told him that the Crty wants the quotations whether it went through an
agency or separately, and he understood that they would quote. Mayor
Kirkham said that they had the bids now, so they would like to have these
people review it. Mr. Schillinger said it would probably be easier if he
and the B1ue Cross representative met with Mr. Fike and they could submit
an analysis to the Administration to bring to the Council. Councilman
Samuelson said he felt this was a good suggestion, and if they could figure
out the relative merits of all the programs, the City Manager could select
the one that he feels is the best choice for the employees, and it could be
put out on b�ds. Mr. Schillinger asked if it was necessary to bid, as there
had been bids from the companies contacted. Councilman Samuelson said that
then it would be within the �urisdictLOn of the Administration to review and
see which he feels is in the best interest of the employees, and then
purchase or put out for bids at his prerogative.
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the analysis of the proposals
submitted for the City of Fridley from Mr. Dick Schillinger, also the
MII proposal and turn them over to the Administration for their evaluation
and recoimnendations to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayar Kirkham declared the motion carried,
INCREASED LIFE COVERAGE FOR POLICEMEN AND FIREMEN:
The City Manager said that after a conversation he had had today; he did �
not know if the amount listed is enough. He explained that if the group
life insurance was increased for the 24 policemen and firemen, they would
receive $3,000 life insurance, or $10,000 if they were killed in the line
of duty. He said he had been led to believe today, that the idea was to
have $10,000 life plus $10,000 accidental death and dismemberment. He said
he had thought it was $l0,OD0 life one way or the other. He said he may have
asked for the wrong quotation.
MOTION by Councilman Harris that the Administration report back on this
matter at the time they report back on the Hospitalization quotations to
clarify their position. The City Manager said he would check with the
Police Department as he was not aware they wante8 that much. Seconded
6y Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES, MAY 24, 1967:
Councilman Harris rw iewed the fact that they had asked the Board of Appeals
to take a look at the parking requirement variance again. Councilman Sheridan
read the motion by the $oard of Appeals reaffirming their previous approval
of this variance request. Councilman Liebl asked what the ordinattce requires.
Councilman Sheridan said that the ordinance requires 54 parking spaces and
that is why they have asked for this variance, The City Manager said that
the ordinance is meant for large shopping centers, and does permit an
arrangement for parking which can be made within 500 feet, Councilman �
Sheridan said that a year ago there had been another similar request, and
one of the reasons the pro,7ect had not gone forward was because the Council
had insisted on parking spaces, and if they reduce this parking to 1/3 the
requirement, they are not being fair to those in industry and other enterprises
which live up to the requirements for parking. He said other developers have
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� bought more property to develop their pro�ects, and he felt if the-�aiver reduced
��e xequireme�t �y 4 to euen 12 spaces� it might be possible for the Council to
take a different view, buC from 54 to 18 was too much he fe1t, Council-
man Harris said he agreed with Councilma� Sheridan, and a like enterprise
had been denied a permit because of parking requirements, and he thoughC
the Council would be remiss to do this in one case and not another.
Councilman Sheridan said this is not even a hardship case as there is
property ava�lable for parking. The City Manager said that he had 6een
at the meeting when this had been discussed, and their decision had hinged
on the fact that they felt 54 parking spaces was too much to be required
for a funeral home, He said that in the other case, it had been in a
residential area and had to be rezoned which sets up more stipulations,
Mayor Kirkham said that it was true there had been extenuating circumstances,
and he did not feel they could make an exact comparison of the two. He said
that if the ordinance does provide for use of other property this would 6e
within the means of that ordinance. Counci].man Harris asked about other
available land, Mr. Gearhart said that there was a lot to the north but
he was not sure if it was available, but he believed it was being considered
for another project. He said that he owned another funeral home �ust off
Lowry and Central Northeast, and they have one parking lot which wi11 hold
about 18 cars and it is very seldom that they would need moxe, and that is
the reason they made their arrangement with the church. Mayor Kirkham asked
if arrangements have already been made, and Mr. Gearhart sa�d they have.
Mr. Gearhart said that two years ago they had looked into this area, but
� there had been opposition to rezoning at that tune, and this location had
been pointed out to him because it was already zoned commercial, but he is
sti11 having trouble, Mayor Kirkham said that he thought it made more sense
to make use of the parking space available instead of developing more land
into parking space, and if the church agrees Co 1et them use their parking
lot, the land to the north and west of his property could be put to higher
use than a parking lot and he concurs with the Board of Appeals.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to concur with the recommendation of the Board
of Appeals and grant the requested variance from 54 to 18 parking spaces.
The motion died for lack of a second.
The City Manager pointed out that the Board of Appeals had the final
�urisdiction, and if the Council does not concur, they must set a public
hearing to be held by the Council on the matter.
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to set a public hearing for the purpose of
hearing the Soard of Appeals recommendation. 3econded by Councilman
Samuelson. Upon a Voice vote, Councilman Lzebl voting nay, the motion carxied.
The Council discus'sed a date for the Public Hearing, and at the same time
they decid�d to hold the Begular Council Meeting of Ju1y 3, 1967 on
July 5, 1967, and the publxc hearing was set for the date of Ju1y 5, 1967.
The Council discussed whether the hearing would be on only the parking
� requirements or a11 four variances. The Council decided the hearing would
be held on all the requested variances.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NNE 5, 1967
RESOL�fTION iF94-1967 BOND ISSUE TO REPLACE TEMPORARY BONDS:
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Mr. Ehlers from Ehlers & Associates was present at the meeting. Mr. Ehlers
said that a report had been given to the Council relative to the refunding
of temporary u¢provement bonds which were borrowed from the sinking fund
of the City to temporarily finance a number of improvements as listed in
the report. He said the total financzng needed is $1,830,065.00 which can
safely be evened out at $1,830,000.00, He said that details of the bond
issue were given in the report, but they would like to firm up the date
of issue as August 1, 1967, and the maturity date as Fe6ruary 1st of each
year. He sazd one matter of concern is the unsettled conditLOns today, but
he said these may settle down in July for better or for worse. He discussed
the sale date and said he had anticipated a Ju1y lOth date, but asked if
there was a Council Meeting close to that date. He said he would like to
move it to the July 17th Council Meet�.ng date, and he said that any time
they can call and postpone the sa1e, and the Council has the right to re�ect
the 6ids if they are not satisfactory.
Councilman Samuelson asked how long the City could continue with the
temporary bonds, Mr. Ehlers said that it would not be very 1ong. The
Finance Director said that some of them have already expired. Councilman
Samuelson asked about the possibility of issuing more temporary bonds until
times are better. Mr. Ehlers said that this was a possibility. The Finance
➢irector asked if temporary bonds could be issued more than once for the same
pro�ect, and how it could be done as some of them are overdue, some coming
due this year, and some not until next year� and can another three year bond
be issued? Mr. Ehlers said that the Pinance Director has raised a good point,
and it may be possible to borrow from themselves, but not publicly, and he
did not know the answer to this.
Councilman Harris asked how much of the $1,830,000.00 sti11 has temporary
financing committed to it, The Finance Director said that there is that
much outstanding in temporary bonds now, some due now, and some coming up
this year, some next year. Councilman Harris said he was wondering if the
whole thing would have to be issued under temporary bonds. Councilman
Sheridan said he belleved that they cannot reissue temporary bonds to them-
selves. Councilman Harris asked if temporary £inancing couldn`t be reissued
if the amounts are reduced by a certain portion. Mr. Ehlers said no, as they
do not want a City to be forever selling bonds. He said there are some
temporary bonds that do mature in 1968 and 1969. Councilman Samuelson
suggested they take care of those that mature in 1966 and 1967 at this time,
and asked the proportion. Mr. Ehlers said a rough est�,mate would be from
$600,000 to $700,000 going into early 1968. He said that possibly the
City could handle the rest that mature in 1969. Councilman Harris said
that if it could be done this way, his opinion would be to reissue temporary
bonds for those that are coming due or are due, and hold in abeyance those that
do not expire until 1968 or 1969 and make the determination at that time,
The Finance Director said that the City cannot finance themselves forever
if the Council is planning on doing any improvement pro�ects next year, as
there is not a great deal available and the Council could not continue work
at the pace of last year.
Councilman Samuelson asked Mr. Ehlers if he felt the City would be
�eopardizing their credit on the market wLth a temporary bond issue.
Mr. Ehlers said no, that this was not unco�non, and his opinion at present
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� was that they would have to permanently finance those thae are coming due
through the first part of 1968, and hold off on the balance until the
markeC is more favorable. Councilman Harris asked Mr. Ehlers, if in his
association with the-bond ma-rl�et, it made any difference as to the total
offering of dollars, and does this affect the rate. He asked if there
would be a better rate if there was a competitive situation where we were
issuing a smaller amount, Mr. Ehlers said quite possibly. Councilman
HarrLS said it would seem logical to make permanent bonds of the expired
temporary bonds to get a better rate, because it is a smaller rate. He
asked if in the past they had taken bids on X amount of dollars and broken
it down. Mr. Ehlers said no as rt is better for the dealers if they can
have pre-sales. The City Attorney read from the Statutes covering the
Council's ability to se11 temporary bonds. The City Attorney said the
question seems to be whethex you are issuing them to yourself or issuing
and selling,
Councilman Harris explained to the audience that this discussion pertained
to the interest rate on improvement bonds and that the Council was trying
to find the best way possible to se11 the bonds. Mr. Ehlers said that if
they refund the temporary bonds coming due on or before March 1st, 1968,
the rest of them would come due in 1969, and this would give the City a year
breather. The Finance Director questioned which money would go into which
improvement pro,7ect as the bonds are issued at different times, Councilman
Harris suggested that the funds not be described by date. Counczlman
Samuelson asked Mr, Ehlers for his forecast of time when the bond market
� �ight be stabilized. Mr. Ehlers said that last year there had been a
period of tight money which had lasted Erom 3uly to January before it started
improving, and now had slipped again. He said that if this is a big
depression it could be a long time. Councilman Harris asked if the amount
the City could save would he eaten up by the Council's cost to Ehlers &
Associates. Mr, Ehlers said not quite,
The Council discussed whether there would be any advantage in the market
in the year, Councxlman Samuelson said that if the market is going to be
unsettled and unknown, the government is� going to be getting every dollar
it can next year on long term, and he questioned whether the Council would
be wise to take the whole $1,830,000,00 at this time, and take the penalty
on the interest. He said that if we get into a serious international
situation, they may cut out the great society programs and add 6% tax
or more to roeet the problem, and [hen Che interest rate problems would be
solved, The City Attorney asked if the entire amount were issued now, what
would the restrictions be on calling the bonds before maturity? Mr, Ehlers
said it would be 102% of par, and he said that one saving thing about this
issue is that the bonds are short, and are heavy on the front end anticipating
special assessments, most of which are on 10 years. He said most beatings
are taken by bonds ehat are out 15 to 20 years. Councilman Harxis said
that some of these pro�ecCs, 1969-75 inclusive, are so new he wondered if
the CiCy was going to have enough to carry $150,OOD each year. Mr, Ehlers
said yes, assuming the people pay their assessments.
� MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution �k94-1967 providing for
the issuance and sale of $1,830,000.00 SpecLal Assessment Fund Bonds at the
suggested time of July ll, 1967, Seconded by Councilman Sheridan, Upon a
ro11 ca11 vote, Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan voting aye, the
motion carried.
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Mr. Ehlers said that they will have a comparison for the Council and the ,
Council wi11 have the right to re�ect the bids,
BUILDING STANDARDS - DESIGN CONTROL SUBCOMMITTEE MEETTNG MINUTES, MAY 16, 1967;
1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ADDITION TO THE FRIDLEY COVENANT CHURCH, LOTS 1-
NORTHEAST
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55421
The City Engineer showed the Council plans for the addition. Councilman Harris
asked about the agreement that the park�ng lot would have 2" asphalt mat
applied zn a few years. One of the representatives for the Fridleq Covenant
Church said that the plans are to do this immediately this summer. Council-
man Samuelson asked if the trees shown on the plan will be put in. The
representative said yes. 'The Council dxscussed with the representatives the
parking arrangement and the way the traffic wi11 flow. There was an informal
discussion at the Council table discusszng changes in the parking arrangement
for better looks. _ _
MOTION hy Councilman Harris to concur w�.th the Building Standards - Design
Control Subcommittee to approve the building permit with the elimination of
the 7 parkxng spaces as shown on the map. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson,
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Rirkham declared the rootion carried.
RECESS
Mayor Kirkham called a recess at 10:55 P,M. The meeting was reconvened at ,
11:05 P,M„
PLANNYNG COMNIISSION MEETING MINUTES, MAY 25, 1967:
]. VACATION REqUEST: SAV i�67-02, ELMER M. .70HNSON:
The City Manager read the Motion by the Planning Crnmnission recommending that
vacation of a portion of the cul-de-sac at the west end of Mississippi Place
be granted. Councilman Harris said he has viewed this and it seems within
reason to concur with the planning Coimnission. Mayor Kirkham asked if there
was the possibility of any contrary prior agreement, The City Manager said
there was no agreement they could find. Councilman Harris said he would
suggest that the street be replaced by the City, paid for by assessment to
the property owner rather than a private contractor. The City Manager pointed
out that the planning Co:mnission required that it be done to City standards.
The Council discussed having limitations staked and that a survey be done
prior to any construction.
MOTI�?N by Councilman Samuelson to concur with the Planning Commission and
grant the vacation of a portion of the cul-de-sac at the west end of
Mississippi place in Johnson's River Lane Addition, under the conditions
that Chere be a survey showing the vacation, and that necessary staking
and engineering be done along with City inspections to meet the City standards, �
Seconded by Councilman Harris, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays�
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried,
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ORDINANCE UNDER
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MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt the Ordinance upon first reading,
waiving the reading. Seconded by Councilman Bheridan. Upon a ro11 call
vote, Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
2. VACATION REQUEST: SAV �k67-01, ST. PHILLIP'S LUTHERAN CHURCH:
MOTION by Councilman Harri,s to concur with the Planning Commission's
recommendation and xecommend the vacation of the 30 foot service road on
the we_st side of T.H. �65 between West Moore Lake Drive and West Moore Lake,
being paxt of Outlot 2, Block 2, Moore Lake Highlands, 4th Addition.
Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion cazried.
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MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the Ordanance upon first reading,
waiving the reading. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson, Upon a ro11 call
vote, Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Samuelspn, Sheridap voting aye, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
3. FUTURE LOCATION OF PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE AND YARD:
Councilman Harris said that he has met with the County twice on this since
the Planning Comnission suggested that he follow this up. He said they are
meeting again this Thursday, and he wi11 report back at the next meeting or
before.
4. COMMiTNICATION.FROM STATE OF MINNESQTA REGARDING STATUS OF WORK IN FRIDLEY:
Councilman Liebl said he was at this planning Co�ission Meeting and many
people had been calling about the signal lights. He referred to the letter
the City Manager has handed out to the Council regarding work and the status
of signal lights in Fridley. He asked that this be given to the newspapers.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, MAY 15, 1967:
1. SUMMIT SQUARE PARK;
Councilman Lieb1 said that the Suimnit Square Park is in the 6udget for this
year, and there are two proposals by the Park Commission. He said that the
people in this area would like this done this year. He said he has gotten
a few ca11s and the people are willi�g to support the preliminary plans on
Project P-2. He said Mr. Schroeder, representing some of the citizens in
thxs area, was present at the Council Meeting. Mr. Schroeder said the people
are against the vacating of Hughes Avenue as the people on Hughes would have
only one entrance, and this would block fire protection, He said that the
big problem in the park is ba11 pla�ing. He said that there is an area that
is left open for skatLng in the winter and the children are playing ba11 on
this, but it is not big enough, and would not be even with the addition of
two lots. He said that his own children cannot play in their own backyard
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as a11 they get is foul balls. He suggested thEy haae something else_in that �
area other than ba11 playing and find anather area for that. Mr. Schroeder
said he does not suggest moving the two houses, as this would be a big
expense, and they sti11 would not have a park big enough for ba11 play_ing.
He felt it would be a waste of taxpagers money to purchase this property.
He said that the people prefer the original plan with some modification so
they cannot play ba11,
Counci7man Lieb1 said he thought th� Council should take action on this and
asked how much money was available. The City Manager said that $3,300 was
budgeted. Councilman Lie61 said his intention would be to develop Summit
Square Park as planned, and ask Mr. Fitzpatrick to look into other property
available for a fu11 sized park. He said he had asked the people if they
want the alternate plan or the original plan and the people preferred the
original plan. Mr, Schroeder said the people prefer the original plan except
they want something in the south part,
Mrs, Carl Reed said she was the secretary of the Suimuit Manor Association,
She said that they agree with this, but that they feel strongly about the
skating rink, and any equipment to eliminate ba11 playing should be movsable
for the rink in the winter. She said that the support eliminating ball
playing must come from the Council. Mayor Kirkham said the City looks to
the parents to enfarce the rules, and they cannot ask .the Police to arrest
children for playing ba11. Another �isitor to-the Council Meetiag told of
balls coming into his garden and children climbing over the fence to get
them. Councilman Harris suggested that the park post "no baseball". A �
visitor said they could save the money as signs were no good. The City
Attorney asked what practical solution the people could suggest. A visitor
said that rules had been run off and handed out to a11 the parents in the
neighborhood rega-rding the hockey rink and this had worked very we11.
Mr. Car1 Paulson said he sympathized with the people hecause children
dislike being kept away from their play area. He suggested the par� board
post signs for no ball in the area, and swings be put in for the little
children. Councilman Liebl suggested that they adopt one ar the other
plan so that this can proceed.
MOTION by Councilman LiebL to adopt the original plan P-2 for Summit Square
Park, with the exception that on the south side there be a slide or swing
installed to prevent ba11 playing. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
Councilman Harris requested the Park and RecreatLOn Commission, especially
Pau1 Brown, to draw up a letter regarding conduct for use of the:park and
pass it on to the Suim¢it Manor Association,
DISCUSSION OF CDNSULTANT'S PROPOSAL:
Councilman Sheridan read the motion of the Yarks and Recreation Cammission
that they desire to enter into an agreement with Mr. Braddock along the
general lines of his letter. Councilman Harris said he had read the letter
and felt that it was vague. Councilman Samuelson suggested that the City �
Manager talk with Mr. Braddock for clarification of the letter. The City
Manager said he would sit down with the City Attorney and Mr. Braddock if
the Council wishes to go ahead wtth this. Councilman Liebl asked if t�e
new City Planner would be able to solve some of these problems. Council-
man Samuelson said that some of these problems were of an engineerLng aspect
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of park development and not for overall CLty Planning-in any way. Council-
� man Liebl said that then the City needs a Consultant to develop our parks.
Councilman Samuelson said the Park Cortanission feels the need for a technical
man to put their ideas into reality, The Council agreed that something more
definitive is needed, as the letter is too open ended. Mayor Kirkham said
that the Council needs more in.foxmation.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the Parks and Recreat�ion MeetLng
Minutes of May 15, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried,
FRIDLEY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, MAY 4, 1967:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the Minutes of the Industrial
Development Commission Meeting of May 4, 1967. Seconded by Councilman
Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried.
PARKS AND RECREATION CONAfISSION MEETING MINUTES, MAY 29, 1967:
The City Manager read the-Motion asking that the Council concur with the
Fridley Softball Association's request, and a11ow them to have a beer
permit for their tournament and to have a pop machine put in for the games.
He handed out the letter from the Fridley Softball Association.
, MOTTON by Councilman Harris to concur with the request of the Fridley
Softball Association and waive the fee. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
APPOINTMENT - POLICE COMMISSION:
Mayor Karkham said that it seems the Council has not officially accepted
the resignation of Mr. John W. Johnston,
MOTSON by Councilman Harris to accept the resLgnation of Sohn W. Johnston,
7381 Concerto Curve N. E., at his request, Seconded 6y Councilman Sheridan.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
Mayor Kirkham said he would suggest David W. Larson, 5260 - 3rd Street
Northeast for the appointment. He said he was a young attorney in our
City, and Mayor Kirkham felt he was qualified to serve the Police Commission
we11,
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to concur with Mayor Kirkham and appoint
Mr. David W. Larson to the Police Commission for the term that expires
December 31, 1967. Seconded by Councilman HarrLS.
Councilman Liebl asked if the Chair appoints the member according to the
� Charter. Mayor Kirkham said that anyone can make a recommendation. Council-
man Lieb1 said tha�t he had another man in mind but that he was happy with
the fact that it would be sameone from the 3rd Ward.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried,
R�Gi��Alt ��II�C3L MEETING; .JIINE 5, 1967
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RECEIVE POLLCE AUCTION REPORT:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to 'receive the Police�Auction Report, $econded �
by Councilman Sheridan.
Mr. vanDan asked what this report was about. Councilman Harris explained
that the Police have held an auction of unclaimed property. Mayor Kirkham
said that $432.00 had been realized frpm this sale. Counctilman Lieb1 said
that this wi11 go into the Police Pension Fund.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
CHANGE ORDER �k2 - 55 & SW ��84:
Councilman Harris asked if this had been requested by petition, and was
this Change Order decided on at the last Council Meeting. The Consulting
Engineer said this had been discussed at the last meeting and this would
eliminate the construction of sanitary sewex to serve the property east of
Nagel's Woodland Addition. Councilman Harris asked if it would be proper
to make this change order without the deeds for future construction.
Mra Comstock sazd that this would reduce the contract before they order
equipment, future easements would be a separate item.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to approve Change Order �k2 for sanitary
sewer, water and stoxm sewer Imprwement Pro�ect ��'84. Seconded by Council-
man Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkhazn declared �
the motion caxried,
ORDINANCE ADOPTING 1967 UNIFORM BIIILDING CODE;
Mayor Kirkham said that this is essentially the same as the code is now, but
that it has been brought up to date from 1964 to 1967. Councilman Harris
said that it also adds a new classification of truss systems and he is not
sure that this should be part of the same ordinance. The City Attorney
said that these were amendments to chapters. Councilman Harris said he
had no quarrel with the first item, but he was not sure that the truss wa11
system was an improvement in our code, and he felt that, if it is passed,
it should be with the stipulation that when a purchase agreement is signed
with a contractor for a house, it should be built on the same basis as the
contract was signed. The City Attorney said he felt this would be a question
between the builder and the home owner. Councilman Harris said he did not
feel that all contracts carry specif�cations, and the home owner might not
know. Councilman Lieb1 asked Councilman Samuelson if he would recammend
this change based on the sample the Council had been shown, Councilman
Samuelson said that his recommendation that evening had been that the
Council accept a"Truss System" not necessarily a"Truss Wall �ystem", and
he did not particularly like naming a particular truss. Coupcilman
Samuelson reco�nended that the wording be changed to "Truss Approved System",
and he also recoimnended that another addition be made_under 46.022, numbered
Paragraph 4, regarding the backblocking on the �oints perpendiculaX to the �
supports or the bottom quarter of the truss - that a temporary shoring be
provided to hold the joints in position until the �oint compound or jolnt
adhesive develops adequate bond. There was a short discussion between
Mr. Paulson and Councilman Samuelson about construction of truss,systems.
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� Councilman Harris suggested that to eliminate any problems with contracts,
they make the effective date January 1, 1968. The City Manager suggested
they pass their xequests for changes to the City Attorney, pass the ordinance
upon first reading, and the changes can be incorporated into the ordinance
for second reading.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the ordinance amending Chapter 46 of
the City Code of the City of Fridley upon first reading, waiving the
reading, and that the suggested changes he incorporated for the second
reading. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a zoll call vote, Kirkham,
Lieb1, Harris, Samuelson voting aye, Sheridan voting nay, the motion carried.
REPORT ON DRAINAGE - 3RD STREET:
The City Engineer pointed out on the map the existing storm sewer in this
area and the location of the 1ow spot. He explained that the City is going
to have to correct this situation. He said that there were two ways of
doing this, either extend the storm sewer or raise the street a foot to
allow surface drainage onto 57th Place to be picked up by a catch basin.
He explained that when the storm sewer was planned there was no commercial
development, but now the area is pretty well covered with blacktop or
bualdings so there should be a storm sewer. He said the cost estimate is
a little over $S,D00. Councilman Harris asked if this would require a
hea'ting. The City Engineer said this property is a11 owned by Erickson.
Mayor Kirkham said the Erickson Company had been told there would not be much
� in the way of storm sewer, perhaps �ust a couple of catch basins, but nothing
about $5,000. The City Engineer said that this whole area is being assessed
for Storm Sewer ��5, and it xs the Council's deicision if they would want to
pick up some of the money from Storm Sewer Pro�ect �r`5 or from some other fund.
He said that there is a problem on 2� Street also which could be picked up
eventually with a storm sewer. Councilman Samuelson said he felt it should
be done right the f�.rst time. Mayor Kirkham agreed and said that this was
paYt of Storm Sewer Project i�5 except for the catch basins. The City Engineer
said that with the street, there would he property that would be benefitting.
Mayor K2rkham suggested they get the pxeliminary report for the figuxes so
that this can be discussed. Mayor Kirkh�m said the Erickson pe�ple are
willing to fool+ the bi11 for the extension, whether the City does it and they
pay us, or whether they do it. Councilman Harris suggested that the City
Engineer show it as the Lncidentals germane to thLS particular extension of
street,
VISITORS•
Councilman Liebl said there were some people at the meeting from the 2nd Ward
that had something they would like to say to the Council. He said that
they haue written a letter td the Council regarding the construction hours
at the new Target store in Fridley.
Mrs. Mihalow, a visitor to Che Council Meeting, said that lately the Target
� Store has been keeping to the honrs that the City Administration set for
them, hut they wanted to know if they wi11 keep abiding by these rules for
the whole construction time. Mayor Kirkham said that if they do not, the
people should let the Council know. Mrs. Mihalow said that in the near
futurey there will be smoke stacks cOming.up and she asked if there was
some ordinance for undue smoke, or if the company could be requested to plan
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for this before construction started. Mayor Kirkham said he did not
believe we had an ordinance, but that the Council had urged Target to
do what the Holiday Store had done in this regard, but that is a11 the
Council could do. Councilman Harris said that there is an ordinance
against obttoxious smoke and odors, and they wi11 have to conform to this
or find an alternate method.
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A visitor to the Council Meeting asked if there is an ordinance governing
the hours they can work. Mayor Kirkham said that there was no ordinance.
Mr, vanDan said that there is always the general catch a11, disturbzng the
peace, and he had something he wanted to say on this. He said that two
weeks ago he had received two calls from people who said they had Tmeen to
the 1oca1 authorities and complained, although they did not say who they
had talked to. Mr, vanDan said he called Mr. Tom Mathews who is the action
line editor of the St. Paul Pioneer Press and Mr. Jim Ebert, He sa�d he
did not know what action Mr. Ebert took, but that Mr. vanDan had received
a second ca11 that the noise had abated and that they had started at more
reasonable hours. He said tfiis was his contribution to public service.
Councilman Sheridan saLd that another problem in the area is the problem
of dust, and that on Saturday you could hardly see the homes for the cloud
of dust. He said he Would propose that the driving surface of the ingress
and egress and where the earth-moving equipment is moving be watered. He
said that maybe the entire pro�ect cannot he watered, but the driveways
could be.
The people complained that it had taken 8 days from the time of their first
complaint until the construction people had stopped the long hours, and they
felt the City should have ordinances to protect the people. The City Attorney
said that draftiag ordinances does not mean there would be instant compliance
ezther, for instance, the City could be taken to court which would delay action.
Mrs. Mihalow said that if there is an ordinance on the books, the Police
Department could go out and stop them. Mayor Kirkham said that there would
have to be a sigtted complaint. He said that these ordinances may be a good
idea, but they would not be in effect to help the people on this pro�ect.
Councilman Liebl said that it may be a good idea to have a tough ordinance,
and maybe the City was lacking in this area. Mayor Kirkham said that
complaints from people is the way that many lasas are born, but first there
must be research, discussion and eventually you can get an effective ordinance.
He said the Cvuncil could begin whatever preliminary action was necessary
regarding smoke, dust and construction hours, but there wi11 always be
certain lxmitations.
Another v�sitor to the Council Meeting asked about the large concrete pipes
that are being brought to this area, he felt that they were dangerous for
the children. Mayor Kirkham said the Inspection Department will look at
this situation as they are for a City pro�ect.
PETITION ��17-1967 - REQUESTING FENCE FROM RICE CREEK TO BEXOND 69TH AVENUE
NOATHEAST ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS:
A visitor to the Council Meeting said he was representing the people that
have signed this petition living around the little park at the end of 69th
Avenue. He said that before the sotrm sewer had come through, there had
been undergrowth to keep the children away from the railroad tracks, but
now the area is clear and the people would like a fence. The visitor and
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� the Council discussed how long the fence�would have to be, and they agreed
it would have to he from 300' to 500`. Councilman Harris said thae he had
viewed this area and he felt it was the City's responsibility and concurred
that a fence be constructed at once. Councilman Samuelson said he agreed,
and wondered if instead of a chain link fence a staow fence would sexve the
purpose. The visitox said there was a snow fence at present at the end
of a deadend road that has been up and down about 20 times already this
year. The visitor said�they have counted 60 children in this area under 8
years old and they feel the situation is serious. Councilman Samuelson
pointed out that it would cost about $1500 for a chain link fence. The
visitor said that anything would be better than nothing. Councilman Harris
said Chat a chain link fence would have to be contracted out, but that a
snow fence could be put up immediately. Council�*tan Samuelson suggested
that Chey put up a snow fence immediately and see if this works ouC. He
said that,there are no funds in the Park budget at present for $1500 for a
fence, but it possibly could be provided Ln the 1968 Ludget if necessary.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to direct the Administration to have the
City install a minimum of 300 lineal feet of snowfence on the east side of
the railroad right-of-way as petitioned, to prevent the children from
getting on the railroad right-of-way. Seconded by Councilman Harris.
Upon a voice vote, thexe being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried. ,
DISCUSSION ON POLICE CAR SIDS:
, Mr. vanDan said that he has spoken to three of the automobile dealers that
have bid, and they have inspected the trade�in automobiles. He said that
Chief McCarthy had testifzed two weeks ago that when they get through with
these police cars, they are �unk and nobody wants them. He said he doubted
Chief McCarthy's word because one of the dealers has complimented the wonder-
ful shape in which the cars were maintained, and he said this was a compliment
to the City maintenance mechanic. Mr. vanDan said that one of the cars that
was traded in in Sanuary when we got the,Buicks was a 1966 Dodge with 35,000
miles and was in such peachy shape that he wanted to se11 it for tax�-cab
service. The dealer had bid $1400 £or two cars, and he upped his bid to
$1800,for two cars. Mr. vanDan asked how these cars could be worth.�unk at
$900 each. He said that the dealer had said the cars could easily have
been in service Eor another full year. Mr�. vanDan said he felt it was
fxivolous to trade cars �ust to drive Buicks, it is wasting the City's money
and he feels the Council should stop,the bids and use the cars the City has
for another year. i
Mr. vanDan said,he has looked at the operation tabulation on the cars and they
are a set of figures without any value, as tires, greasing and prorating is
nat included. Chief McCarthy said that the cost per mile does include
gasoline, oil, repaixs, tires and everything that goes into that automobile
except for washing. He said that if Mr� vanDan had bothered to ask him or
someone who knw s he would have had something truthful to say. Mr. vanDan
� said that the figures he had were over the signature of the City Manager as
the cost of operation. The City Manager showed�the Council a copy of the
report which sald "maintenance". Mr. vanDan said he did not have his copy
with himy but his said "gasoline" and had an additional set of figures.
Gouncilman Lieb1 asked the Chief of Police how many bids had been 1et. Chief
McCarthy saiei 61 bid specificatians had been sent out to dealers. Councilmaa
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Harris asked Chief McCarthy if he had had any correspondence of if anyone �
had contacted him besides the two le tters that are in the agenda. Chief
McCarthy said that he had had a call from Win Stevens Buick that they
would not be bidding at this time because the factory was accepting no
special orders, Councilman Harris asked if there had been any hidder
unable to bid because he was unable to meet the specifications, or if
bids were sent to anyone that could not meet the specifications. Chief
McCarthy said not that he knew of. Councilman Samuelson said that
conceivably the bids should have been out a month earlier as the factories
are going out of special order the first of June. Chief McCarthy said
he would agree, hut they had been told it would be early July lst, and
this had been changed to June 1st because they were anticipating a strike,
so they will be going into their 1968 model and stockpiling them. '
Mr. vanDan said that the last time cars were bid, the Plymouth car had
met every specification and had been $600 lower and asked what was wrong
with the car. Chief McCarthy said that there was nothang wrong with the
car. Mr. vanDan asked Chief McCarthy why Plymouth was not awarded the bid.
Chief McCarthy said that he does not awaxd the bids, the Council does.
Mr. vanDan said that the Council has given him the impression that they axe
not aware of certain things. Mayor Kirkham said that in the estimation of
the Council, they had bought the car they Eelt was the best buy for the
money. He said that it has been the experience of the Police Department
that the heavier car in the long run has heen the least expensive to
operate. Iie said he had the report before him that he believed Mr. vanDan
IZas been referring to, and it does not say anything about �ust gasoline,
�ut shows the cost of operating. Mr. vanDan came to the Council table, looked �
at the report, and said it was not the same report. Mayor Kirkham read from
the report the cost per mile for the different police cars purchased by
the City, which showed that the heavier car was cheaper to operate in
overall costs, and he said this is the sort of thing the Council based
their decision on.
Councilman Harris asked Chief McCarthy if the specifications as drawn would
eliminate any car other than small foreign makes. Chief McCarthy said they
have used the same specifications for 10 years, and he knows of no car
eliminated. Councilman Samuelson said he would question the weight factor
only. Chief McCarthy said this was for safety. Councilman Sheridan said
that the two auto¢�obiles we have now, have 65,000 and 53,000 miles on them,
and if bids are awarded, with the normal delivery date of about 30 t0 40
days, there would probably be 75,000 and 65,000 miles on the cars. Chief
McCarthy said that they could add another 10,000 miles if they are delivered
within 30 days. He saxd that Hansord Pontiac has said they wx11 be built
in 15 days, and shipped, allowing time for anything that might come up.
Chief McCarthy said that he would also like to say that the Department has
never traded a police car at 35,000 miles. Councilman Lieb1 said that the
Department has written to 61 dealers for 2 police cars, but they should
know as he does, that there are only about a half dozen dealers who, because
of a special deal with the manufacturer, can make competitive bids, so he
feels sending a11 these bids is just window dressing as they cannot make
competitive bids because they would lose, so he would suggest they only send �
bids to those people who have an arrangement with the factory and can finan-
cially bid on the cars. He said that two years ago they spent approximately
$5,000 including maintenance costs for the cars, and now with Buick's we will
prohably end up spending about $7,000, and the increase has to be �ustified.
He said he was all for safety but the Council also had to be thrifty, Chief
McCarthy asked if Councilman Lieb1 me�.xt there were only six or seven dealers
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� that could bid, so that a Dodge dealer, for instance, in Anoka could bid,
and one in Brooklyn Center could not, Councilman Liebl said that this was
correct, and that he had been told that they have certain deals on police
cars. Chief MaCarthy said he disagxeed with this. He said that every
Dodge dealer that wants to bid on these cars is free to do so, as the
factory bids them not the individual. Councilman Liebl said then he had
been misinformed. He said that he has,talked to some of these dealers, and
they have said they were not going to bid, because they could not get the
bid, and Councilman Liebl said this made him mad. Councilman Harris asked
Chief McCarthy if�to the best of his knowledge, he knew of any other reason
these dealers would not bid on the cars for the City of Fridley other than
the availablility to them to bid rt. Chief McCarthy said he knew of no
reason.
Mr. vanDan said he would like to say one more thing about the safety of
the cars. He read some specifications from the State Highway Patrol car
specifications for police type tubeless nylon tires. Mayor Kirkham said
he had this type of tires on his car and they were the worst tires he had
ever owned. Chief McCarthy said that the Department uses a different size
tire for our cars, and that we did use this type before they quit producing
the size we use. Councilman Samuelson questioned the possibility of
advertising for bids on 4 automobiles at once when the new models come out,
for the delivery of 2 cars the first of .Tanuary and 2 in ,Tuly. Chief McCarthy
said that they have tried this, but because of the variable on the trade-in
they have received no bids. He said they have tried it on a 30-60-90 dea1,
� but had only had a few bids. Councilman Sheridan said that this had not
worked, and they had had problems, and ended up with close to 100,00D miles
on a car. Chief McCarthy said that by January 1st, 1968, there wi11
probably be more serious problems in buying any vehicles for the City because
they �ust are not going to be available. Councilman Sheridan said he thought
we were in need of the automobiles.
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan that upon the recommendation of the Administration,
the bid for 2 police cars be awarded to the only bidder Hans6r3 Pontiac, 222
Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the net sum of S4066.38. Seconded
by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
REPORT ON SPRJSTG BLt00K PARK AREA:
The Council discussed the two proposals for the east end of Hugo Street,
either connecting Hugo Street to Ironton Street or ending Hugo Street with
a cul-de-sac. The City Engineer pointed out that one problem with a cul-de-
sac isthat the back yard is into M-1 zoning. Councilman Samuelson thought
that it would be better aesthetically to have a cul-de-sac with houses facing
it and a planting strip along Ashton to protect them from the M-1 zoning
Councilman Harris said it would be hard to merchandise �ust one acre under
M-1. Mayor Kxrkham suggested they show this to the property owner and she
could decide which plan she liked.
� MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the report on Spring�Brook Park
area and Hugo Street and ask the Admin�stration to forward the proposals to
the pxoperty owner. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the m�t�_n carried,
R�GULAR COiTNCIL MEETING, JUNE 5, 1967
REPORT ON WATER LINE FOR HYDRANTS � MAIN STREET:
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The City Manager asked the Consulting Engineer why'they would need a 10"
pipe. Mr. Comstock said Yhat this was to meet the 3,500 gallons a minute
fire demand. He said that one problem would be the access, but he has
discussed this with Chief Aldrich of the Fire Prevention Bureau and if
the pres�nt plan with the existing companies can be continued in the
future there will not be any need for access along the back of the
property for fire vehicles. He said that now they have to use 700 or
800 feet of hose to get to the'back of 'the property, and this affects
the insurance rates on the buildings, and theYe is a demand to have the
fire hydrants available at the back of the lots, as many companies are
expanding to the rear of their properties. He said it would not be
advisable to install all the hydrants, but they could tap into the line
later when necessary, and there cou7d be a requirement that this be done'
by the owner or developer if he wants it. Councilman Harris asked if
this has been petrtioned for in any way. The City Engineer explained that
the City had reeeived a letter from Railway Accessories Corporation asking
for a water line hydrant to their area, and the Fire Department is concerned
about this area and had asked for it. The Council said they could advise
the people in the area of the cost and set a public hearing.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the report on the waterline hydrants
for Main Street and to set a public hearing for the earli'est possible date.
Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
REPORT ON DITCH - NORTHWEST CORNER OF UNIVERSITY AND OSBORNE:
Councilman Liebl said he had had a call from Mr. Albert ,7ohnson, 6211
Riverview Terrace. Councilman Lieb1 said he had checked the culverts on
Elm and Beech Street and he feels the culverts are not adequate and should
be replaced. He said he felt the culvert under the railroad track would
be sufficient enough. He said Mr. Sohnson had indicated that he would like
to talk to the City Attorney about this problem to find the proper solution.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to refer this report to the City Attorney and
the City Manager and have them contact Mr, Johnson to have them go over this
problem and have them report back to the Council. Seconded by Councilman
Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried.
The City Engineer said that they'know what the problem is, and it is
definitely on railroad right-of-way, and they know what can be done:_ He
said they have already worked the problem out and when they know how they
can pay for it, they can go ahead and do it.
Councilman Harris asked if Spring Lake PaYk was contribut'ing any water to
Aice Creek. The Consulting Engineer said they were. He said their system
basJ_cally east of Old Central and south of Highway 10 discharges into the
pipeline into the storm sewer pro�ect of Fridley or drains into the iake
which has an overflow. He said that this has been handled under an agreement
wh8reby they participate in the cost of a facility that is already existing
in Fridley. Councilman Harris said he brought this up because the Council
has gone on record as supporting a watershed district for Rice Creek, and
the County Commissioners do not want to move on this until they get more
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� communities to support this venture, and it behooves the City of Fridley
to request Spring Lake Park to concur with us on this, as long as they
are a contributing factor to Rice Creek. The Consulting Engineer said
that a number of groups have had various meetings on this, so there is a
lot of emphasis on it and it �ust seems to be a problem of getting together
MOTION by Councilman Harris to send a copy oi our resolution to Spring Lake
Park and request that they concur with it or submit a like resolution to
the Soard of County Commissioners saying that they are a contributor to
Rice Creek, The City Attorney �said that Spring Lake Park had attended
a meeting that he had attended, and their attorney had indicated to him
that their Council would be agreeable to a watershed district The
motion was seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there
being ❑o nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
AGREEMENT REGARDING CURB AND GUTTER, ANOKA GOUNTY:
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to execute the agreement regarding the improvement
on 49th Avenue Northeast Councilman Lieb1 asked if the figures were correct
as staCed. The City Manager said that the contract had already been let
Councilman Samuelson questioned whether sidewalks should be considered as
L-hey would collect the children from the north and the south Councilman
Lieb1 said that if the people do not petition for sidewalk, he recommended
they do not suggest this at the present time. Mayor Kirkham said that any
money would probably have to be put into the iootbridge for this area The
� motion was seconded by Councilman Harris Upon a voice vote, there being
no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
ACCEPTANCE OF 1966 AUDIT REPORT:
Councilman Liebl said that there had been an extra letter along with this
report, a nd he wondered what the Council was going to do on this The City
Manager said that the suggestion had been given from an auditing standpoint,
but they agreed that from a business standpoint, the way it is handled is
sufficient. He said that the only person who handles it is bonded.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to accept the 1966 Audit Report. Seconded by
Councilman Sheridan. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
RESOLIITION ik95-1967 REGARDING THE CROSSING OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT 85TH
STREET•
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution ik95-1967. Seconded by
Councilman Sheridan Upon a vo2ce vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
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SANITARY SEWER AND STOAM SEG7ER PR.OSECT
� NO 84 (ADDENDUM i�l):
The Consulting Engineer said that this was to service the Target Store.
Councilman Samuelson asked if there was any participation on this The Ci�y
Manager said he believed there was $16,000 to be paid by the State The Pon-
sulting Engineer said that he had talked to municipal contracting engineers
and they are going to encumber their funds based on the re�ised estimate they
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wexe sent last week, and a suppLemental agreement will be proposed after
the bids have been taken, so they will be talking actual dollars based
on a contract price.
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MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution 9k96-1967. Seconded hy
Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION -0k97-1967 ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS, APPRQJAL OE PLANS AND ORDER IlVG
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PRO,TECT N0. 82;
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution 1{'97-1967 Seconded by
Councilman Samu�lson Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
decLared the motion carried
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ASSESSMENTS ON
PART OF LOTS 5& 6, AUD. SUB
MOTION by Councillnan Harris to adopt ResoluCioa ��98-1967 Seconded 6y
Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
RESOLUf ION �k99-1967 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS ON PARCEL 2710, PART OF SECTION 12:
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to adopt Resolution -0�99-1967 Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,'Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION ��100-1967 ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS, APPROVAL �' PLANS AND ORDERING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BTDS: STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT �k87':
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution ik100-1967 Seconded by
Councilman Liebl. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor ILirkham
declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION ��101-1967 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COMBINING OF SPECIAL '
ASSESSMCNTS ON PARCEL 9120, LOT 4, BLOCK 27, AND PARCEL 9130, LOT 5, BLOCK 27,
HYDE PARK ADDITION:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution ��101-1967 Seconded by
Councilman Sheridan IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
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PETITION ��LS-1967 CONCRETE CURB AND GIITTER PERMANENT BLACKTOP SSREET FOR
TRINITY ➢RIVE FROM 61ST AVENUE TO STARLITE BOULEVARD:
PETITION ��19-1967 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, PERMANENT BLACKTOP STREET FOR
COMET LANE FROM RAINBOW DRIVE TO TRINITY DRIVE:
PETITION �k20-1967 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER, PERMANENT BLACKTOP STREET FOR
NPITER DRIVE FROM SYLVAN LANE TO COMET LANE•
Councilman Liebl presented the Council with Petition �r`19-1967 foY concrete
cutb and blacktop street (permanent) for Comet Lane from Rainbow Drive to
Trinity Drive and Petition ik20-1967 for concrete curb and blacktop street
(permanent) for Jup�.ter Drive from Sylvan Lane to Comet Lane. He said that
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� one was 90% and the other was 75% signed by the people. Councilman Harris
asked him if there were any other streets that the people were interested
in improving. Councilman Liebl said he had about 75% signatures on Trinity
Drive, and presented Pet�_tion ��18-1967 for concrete curb and gutter and
permanent blacktop street for Trinity Drive irom 61st to StarLite Boulevard
MOTIOi1T by Counctlman Sheridan to receive Petitions ��18-1967, i619-1967, and
��20-1967 as submitted by Councilman Liebl and refer them to the Administration
for processing. Seconded by Councilman Narris. Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
E102-1967 ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, ST. 1967-1
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution 4k102-1967 Seconded by
Council_man Samuelson. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried
AN➢
ST. 1967-
The City Engineer saLd that there was an existing contract that Trinity
Dr�_ve and Hayes Street can be added to. The Public Hearing date was set
for Sune 19, 1967
� MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to�adopt Resolution i�103-1967 Seconded by
Councilman Lieb1. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried
RESOLi1TI0N �k104-1967 ORDERING PREI,IMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND
ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1967-3•
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution ��r`104-1967. Seconded by
Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there Ue�_ng no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION �k1�5-1967 ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIEICATIONS AND ESTIMATSS
OF THE COSTS THEREOF: SANITARY SEWER, WATCR AND STORM SEWER PROSECT N0. 88
The City Engineer said that there is a petition for Hayes Street that is
over 50%, but they cannot pave it until storm sewer is put in He said
that on 73rd we have to get participation from *_he County, and he showed
this area on the map. He said that in 1964 the City received a petition
to put water and sewer in Norton Avenue, but they couLd not do it at that
that time because there was no outLet available, but the City has since
requested that NSSSD put in a gravity line so they would be able to hook
on and it is available now. He said that if the City is going to serve this
area, a hearing should be held on Norton A enue otherwise people wi11 be
asking what they are doing. Councilman Samuelson said that there wi11 be
, another connect�.ng main and no solution on 73td. Councilman Harris said
that if they hold the hearing, maybe there wi11 be some determination by
thea
MOTION by Counc7.lman Samuelson to adopt Resolutien ik105-1967. Seconded by
Councilman Harris Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
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SOLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL. ST. 1966-3:
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Councilman Harris said there seems to be a difference of opinion on the
amount that the City and the property owners wi11 pay for the concrete
curb, gutter and sidewalks on Mississippi Street. He said his recollection
of the discussion the Council has had was that the commercial and school
property would be assessed 100%, and the City participation would he-50%
and 50% against the benefitted property owner on residential. The Finance
Director said that the preliminary report had been prepared with the City
paying 1/3 of the cost He said he has checked back in the minutes but
he could not find any poLicy set forth. Councilman Harris said that they
have discussed many figures, and he felt this should be clarified before
they held the hearing. The Council decided they would review this on the
12th of June, 1967.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to table consideration of the resolution
directing the preparation of Assessment Roll, ST. 1966-3 to the meeting
of June 12, 1967 The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUbLICATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PRO,TECT N0, 1966-3:
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to table consideration of the resolution
directing publication of hearing on proposed assessment roll for street
improvement Pro�ect No. 1966-3 to the meeting of June 12, 1967 The
motion was seconded, and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
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100. LOT 3. AUDITOR'S
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution y'�106-1967. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE i�364 FOR EXPENDING FUNDS TO REPAIR TdELL iF3:
The Council had discussed this emergency ordinance at a previous Council
Meeting.
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to adopt Emergency Ordinance �k364 waiving the
reading and publish. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a roll ca11 vote,
Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried.
CLAIMS•
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to approve General and Public Utilities
Claims 9k11860 through �k12037. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson for discussion
Councilman Samuelson said he noticed that the City had paid $665 for the
Xerox machiae, and he said he feels this is a lot of money The City Manager
said that this has eliminated all the extra ditto work, makes copies much
faster, and the agendas are produced with no ditto sheets, He said they
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� would 11ke to try xt for several months to see if the City could save money,
and the lease could be cancelled at any time. Councilman Samuelson also
asked about $180 burglar damage claim. Chief McCarthy said he believed
this happened at Locke Park, and according to The Parks and Recreation
Director it is not covered by insurance The Finance Director said' that
the City has a$250 deductible policy
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carried.
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to approve for payment S,iquor Claims ��1148
through �i1192. Seconded hy Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
ESTIMATES•
MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the foL"lowing estimates for payment:
S. C. Smiley & Associates
1750 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Professional Services Rendered - Civic Center
(SJ1/67)
D. W. Hickey & Co., Inc.
1841 University Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55104
Estimate ��11 (FINAL) for work completed for
Water Improvement Pro�ect 75-C, Schedule 2,
according to contract (High Service Pumps
and 3 Additional Filters) (5/26/67)
Nodland Associates, Inc.
Alexandria, Minnesota
Estimate �'�1 for work completed this date tor
construction of Alternate �'kl, Melody Manor Park
Improvement Pro�ect P-1, according to contract
(5/26/67)
C. S. McCrossan, Inc.
Box 336
Osseo, Minnesota
$ 9D4.54
$18,614.33
$ 4,883.40
Estimate 9kl for work completed this date for
construction of Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm
Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 84, according to contract
(Baker Avenue between Osborne Road & 75th extende3 ea9�,
Onondaga between Central & Stinson, etc.) (Partial) $31,718 70
(5/26/67)
Estimate �k3 for �treet Improvement Pro�ect No
ST. 1966-6 (Commerce Park) according to contract
(Partial)
$13,394.19
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The Motion approving the estimates was seconded by Councilman Sheridan.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried. ,
LICENSES•
Councilman Samuelson said that under the list of General Contractors,
the S& J Associates, 10925 Zenith A enue South, has completed several
alumrnum siding �obs without a license, and apparently the workmanshxp
has been very poor. He said•the Building inspector is most upset with
this company, and he would suggest that the Council deny them a license.
MOTION by Coun,cilman Samuelson to deny The General Contractors License
of the S& J Associates, 10925 Zenith Avenue South and approve the rest
of the licenses. Counci�man Harris questioned the on-sale license for
the Shaddrick & LaBeau American Legion Post. It was pointed out that
this was a beer license. Councilman Harris seconded the motio�, and
upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion to approve the -
following licenses carried: �
BLACKTOPFIt�G S ASPILILT COi�'TRACTORS
blodern Roadvays Company
7045 - 18th Avenue South
Minneapolis, i�(inn�sota
CARPENTF.Y
Tessmer Cor.struction
6590 Channel Road N E
Fridley, ifiniLesota 55132
EXCAVATIA'G
Walt Free�an's Excavatzng
I570 Hign��ay ��65 N E.
Fridley, rtinnesota 55432
Jarson's Setvice Co , Inc
9180 Xylite Street N. E.
Minneapolis, MinnesoL-a 55+33
Kadlec Escavatin�
724 Main Street N, W,
Anoka, iiinnesota
Park ConstrucGion Company
51 - 37th Avenue N. E.
Fridiey, tlinnzsota 55421
by: Edgar R Smith
by: Donald R Tessmcr
by: Walter Freeman
by; Lloyd M ,Tarson
by; Donald A, Kadiec
by: S. W. Carlson
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GAS SERVICES
� $ruce Plumbing Company
4747 Twin Lakz Avenue North
Minneapolis, ?Iinnesota 55429
John's Appl;ance Service
4128 E, 35th Street
Minneapolis, riinnesota
The Mitchell Gompany
1669 Selby Avenue
St. Paul, MLnnesota
Nielsen Gas Heat
2916 East 3Sth Stre2t
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Andreia P. Ganel Con�rlctors, Inc
2A07 Washington St N. E,
Minneapolis, blinnesota 55418
Bernard F. Ju1F:oc*ski
1420 Molan Terrace N. E.
Minneapolis, biinnesota 55421
Kuch Construction Company
7816 - 452 Avenue North
Minneapolis, hiinnesota 55428
Chester ifaciaszek
6360 Quincy St Di. E.
Fridley, Minnesota 55421
Strand Construction Company
9240 Lyndale Avenue South
Minnea?olis, ifinnesota
HEATIrG
Bruce F1umSino Company
4747 7�in Lake Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55429
Larson-Mac Company
6028 W, 37th Street
Minneapolis, riinnesota
by: Delbert P. Bruce
by: John A. Davitt
by: 3ohn E btitchell
by: Stanley Nielszn
by; Andrew P, Gaw�l
by: Eernard 3ulko��ski
by: Glen L. Kuch
by: Chester Maciaszek
by: S. Rowland
by: Delbert P Bruce
by: Raymond E. 01son
RE ti E [ 1'�L
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RENEGiAL
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RENEWAL
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RENEWAL
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The iiitchell Co�pany
1669 Se1Sy Avenue
Ste Paul, Mznnesota 55104
Ryan Air Conditionin�, Inc,
5940 Pleasant Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419
Schnapp Plumbing & Heating
937 a 88th Lan� N W.
Coon Rapids, itinnesota
MASOn'RY
Park Masonry Con,pany
8600 Viroinia Circle Sauth
St. Louis Park, �linnesota
AOOFING
B & K Builders
5727 Knos Avenne North
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
CAFE
Chineese village corporation
6304 Highaay �`65 N.E.
Fridley, Minnesota
Midland Cooperatives
655 20th Avenue N.E.
Fridley, rfinnesota
Sky�rood Pharmack
5207 Central Avenue N,E.
Fridley, Minnesota
Jimbo's Pizza
248 Mississippi St. NaE.
Fridley, Piinnestoa
Shaddrick & LaSeau American Legion
7325 Central Avenue N.E.
Fridley, Piinnesota
Dahlheimer Milk Automat
5696 Haclaoan Av2nue N.E.
Fridley, Minnesota
Chanticlear Pizza
6201 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, Minnesota
by: .�ohn E. Mitchell
by: Thomas 3. Ryan, Jr
by: Stanford Schnapp
by: Ezrl R. Nelson
by: James Bo���nan
by: Benton Ldong
by; Sol Nash
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NEW
by: Helen ,7. Peterson
by: James Zd, Schooley
by: Robert Rosecrans
NEW
by: Kenneth G. Dahlheimer
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by: Richard A. Kempe
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CIGARETTE
� Norco Oil Company
G040 Marshall Street N.E,
Fridley, rfinnesota
Roman's Pure Oil Company
5695 Haclanan Avenue i1.E,
Fridley, Minnesota
Frank's Texaco
6071 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, Minnesota
Northern Ordinar.ce (F6?C Corporation)
48th On Llarsnall Street N.E.
Fridley, Minnesota
Central Sinclair
6920 Central Avenue N.E.
Fridley, Minnesota
Chineese Village Corporation
6304 Highcray ;=65 N.E.
� Fzidlep, rlin�esota
Midland CaoperztLVes
b55 20th Avenue N.E.
Fridley, iCinnesota
Swumit Gear Conpany
5960 Pfain Street i„E.
Fridley, Minnesota
Shaddrick & LaE2au American Legion
7325 Ceatral <lvenue N.E,
Fridley, ifinnesoLl
Chanticlear Pizza
6201 Uaiversity Avenue N.E.
Fridley, ifinnesota
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Consumer's :Iill: Company
500 I�orth Grocto
$t, pau1, �finnesota
Pies, Incoprorated
90S Cencennial P1ace
Minneapolis, :.innesota
Hastinos D�iry
945Q SJest Eloamington Free��ay
Minneapolis, ;tinnesota
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by: Bichard Hennessey
by; Roman TrauCt
6y; Francis W, Hunt
6y: Canteen Compan; of �tinnesota, Inc
by: Cedar Lake Vending Compan�
by: Benton Idong
by: Sol Nash
by: M. E, DesChaine
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by;
Robert Rosecrans
Richard A, Kempe
by; E. E. Srugler
by; Nicholas P. Strenglis
by; Thocazs J. ;dzlker
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David Teter
1136 73rd lvenue v,E.
k'ridley, :finnesota
bavid Tet?r
1136 73rd ?.venuz N.E,
gridley, i1Ln�esota
1°OFF 54I.E"
Skywood Phar��c�
52p7 Cent:al 'venuc ;i,E.
Fridley, '[inne�ot�
Eor: One Goat
For: Chickens & ➢ucks
by: Helen S. Peterson
nON SALEn
Shaddrick & LaEeau American Legion by: Robert Rosecrans
7325 Central Avenue v.E.
Fridley, Minnesota
TAVERN
Shaddrick & LaBeau American Legion Sy; Robert Rosecrans
7325 Central Avenue N.E.
Fridley, Minnesota
SERVICE STATI�tdS ,
Ceni,ral Speedy Car ilash
5701 Central Avenue td.E.
Fridley, 24innesota
k?oman�s Pure Oil
5695 Hackm�n Avenue N.E.
Fridley, h;innesota
Frank�s Ter.aco
6071 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, ,Sinnesota
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by: Erwin Rolich
by: Roman Trautt
by: Francis bi. Hunt
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NORTHEAST FRDM OI,D CENTRAL TO ARTHiIR:
PETITION ik17-1967 FENCE FROM RICE CREEK TO BEYOND 69TH AVENUE NORTHEAST ON
THE EAST SIDE OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS:
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive Petiti�n ;�14-1967, ��15-1967 and
Petition t'�17-1967 Seconded by Councilman Sheridan Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
COMM[JNICATIONS :
(A) BOARD OF HEALTH; APRIL AEPORT (TABLED 5/15/67)
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the April report of the Board of
Health., Seconded by Councilman tiebl Upon a voice vote, there being no
nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
(B) HUD: OPEN SPACE REQUEST
MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive this report,and he requested that this
be on the agenda again and he would report to the Council on it. Seconded
by Councilman Samuel5on Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
(C) CITY ATTORN�Y_ LAYNE MINNE50TA JUDGMENT
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the communication from the City
Attorney and instxuct the City Attorneq to p�roceed as he has indicated
Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
FINANCE
IL•I:
THE STATE AID AEVOLVING ACCOUNT
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolutxon i�107-1967. Seconded by
Councilmaa Samuelson Upon a voice voCe, there being no nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried
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18.151 80 FROM PROSECT NUL�4BER 5 TO PAOJECT
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution ��1D8-1967 Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carr�ed.
(F) INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE: SURVEY
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to recerve the communication Councilman
Lieb1 said that the Ittternational Association does not seem to have time
to make the Crty's survey. The Council reviewed the letter in which they
say there may be a delay in their reply to our inquiry Mr. vanDan asked
that the letter be read. Mayor Kirkham read the Letter The motion to
receive the communication was seconded, and upon a voice vote, there Ueing
no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
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(G) ENGINEERING: EASEMENT FOR SS&SW��84 ,
Councilman Harris said that this seemed to be an expensive easement based
on the size of theproperty, and he asked the depth of the easement. The
Consulting P,ngineer said he did not reca11 exactly, but it did not look
over 100 feet deep, Councilman Harris asked if the normal procedure would
not he to take this under condemnation The City Attorney said that it
would cost more than the $500 to go through with the condemnation. The
City Attorney said the last condemnation the City had, Mr. Shields had
been offered $1,000 and the award was approximately $900 and there had
been approximately a$700 bill. Councilman Samuelson asked what service
this was for The City Engineer said that it was storm sewer. The
Consulting Engineer said this was for lateral construction, and the whole
pro�ect is laterals. He said they could complete one section and the
report indicated that this could be dropped until the street opens up,
but there may be a problem of handling the assessment unless it would
become part of the street construction. Councilman Samuelson suggested
that they wait and maybe the contractor would put it in. Councilman Harris
suggested that they try for a reasonable offer, and the Council discussed
chat the offer should be.
MOTION by Councilman Harris that Mr. Edwin E. Zywicki be offered no more
than $200 for the easement for Pro�ect No. 84. Seconded by Councilman
Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor ILirkham declared
the motion carried.
(H) AUDITOA: CHECKS
The City Manager said that this communication gives the auditor's theory
on the way unpaid checks should be handled by the liquor fund, but aLso
agreed with the way the City is doing it.
MOTION by CounciLman Harris to receive the communication from the auditors,
Touche, Ross, Bailey & Smart Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
(I) NSSSD; HEARING
MOTION Uy Counciiman Liebl to receive the communication from NSSSD. Seconded
by Councilman Samuelson Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried
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Councilman Harris said that there are two problems at present that he hoped
could be resolved shortly He said that one of them is the street on 73rd
Avenue. He said he had received a call from Minco and they have engaged aa
architect and contractor to set their structure and they want to face 73rd
Avenue. He said that if the County does not choose to take 73rd Avenue,
the City is going to have to do something to provide a road for these
people with State Aid Funds. The road would be no good uatil NSSSD allows
us to connect up the property Councilman Sheridan said that our inter- �
pretation of the contract was that we have every right to connect to the
District's lines. He said that he did not believe there was anything in
the agreement or in the supplementary agreement that requires a permit to
connect The Consulting Gngineer said he believed this was correct. He
said there is one paragraph covering plans being submitted for the District
revxew Councilman Harris said he had received a call from Mr. Hafner, and
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� he said he had gotten within about 20 Eeet of making the connection, and
then had received a call saying he could not make the connection at this
time until they had resolved the difficulties with Tridley on the other
connections. The Consulting Engineer said he had heard this but did not
kaow if it were true. Councilman Sheridan asked Lf they were taLkLng
about two separate connections, or one trunk line connection The
consulting Engineer said that in a discussion he had with the Assistant
City Engiaeer, the people that want to make direct connections do aot
want to connect ae 79th Avenue to NSSSD Councilman Harris said he
felt that he had �ust wanted to make sure he had a connection The City
Eagineer said there is a sewer available on the side of Commerce Lane,
and �f the buildings face Commerce Lane, they probably felt it would be
easier to hook on to this sewer, but they have not established where
they want to hook on yet, Councilman Harris said that in his last
conversation with Mr. Hafner, he wanted to face 73rd and he did not caxe
where the connection was, but this connectton is not going to serve him
unless they have a pipe thattakes the whole area into NSSSD. The City
Engineer said he had two choices, as there is another system he can hook
onto also besides the one that goes along Commerce Lane and back to the
railroad tracks Councilman Sheridan suggested they make a formal request
to connect to the NSSSD line. Councilman Harris said the question then
will be, which will be the cheaper for him to hook onto The City
Engineer said that either way, they wi11 have to go through the NSSSD
line and will need their approval. The City A�torney suggested that he
talk to the NSSSD attorney, Dick Meyer, and see if they can reach some
' agreement on this point, pending the litigation. Councilman Sheridan
said that their attorney is making a report on the letter that Council-
man Sheridan presented on behalf of the Council at their last meeting
It was suggested that Councilman Sheridan try to clarify this with the
Board at the next meeting. She City Attorney said they probably could
ask the court for an order to show on what authority they have to prevent
us from connecting. The Council discussed requestLng the connection
first and then possibly going to court if necessary Councilman Harris
saLd that this should only take a simple motion 6y their Board to a11ow
che connectlon. �
MOTION by Councilman Shex'idan that the Administration present a formal
request for connection to the NSSSD so that it may Ue on their next
agenda, and if agreement cannot be made with the NSSSD Board, that the
City proceed the other way so the people do not have to walt forever
Seconded by Councilman Harris Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
(7) CITY ENGINEER: 63RD AVENUE NORTHEAST:
The City Engineer said that last year they had let the contract covering
this pro�ect, but when they had started construction they ran into a
water pocket, and the only way to take care of thLS is through a sub-
surface drainage system, and a storm sewer would cost more than the actual
, cost of the street construction. He said the subsurface drainage system
would cost another $2400. He pointed out the three choices the Council
has. 1. To abandon the idea of hooking 63rd Avenue to Rice Creek Road
2. To improve 63rd Avenue, and in this way the cost oi the subsurface
drainage system would be spread ouer a greater length of the road.
3. To pay the cost from some other fund Councilman Sheridan asked if
this improvement would eliminate the problem on Pierce Street The City
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Engineer said it would not Mayor Rirkham asked how much had been spent '
on this already. The City Engineer said not very mevch as they had �ust
begun to dig and it could be abandoned if the Council wishes Councilman
Samuelson said he would suggest they abandon it for the present. Council-
man Sheridan said that it could be abandoned until 63rd, Dellwood and
Pierce are to be done, and they could all be put in at the same time.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to follow suggestion �'k1, and abandon the ldea
of hooking 63rd Avenue to Rice Creek Road. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
�K) CITY ENGINEER: 57th kLACE
The City Engineer said that the Council had asked him to look into this
problem at the last meeting on May 15, 1967. He explained that this
street had been patched and is verg oLd, aad if anything extensive is to
be done, this should 6e reconstructed to the new City standards. Councilman
Harris said he did not feel they should do anything until they know the
traffic problems. The City Engineer said that they have patched the old
street a number of times, and it can be lived with a 1ittle longer.
Councilman Harris said he did not £eel you could assess these people for
a street because there was a street on the back side of their property
which is brand new. The City Engineer said the City can take care of this
street �ust like any other o1d street '
NIOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive tfie Engineer's report. Seconded
by Councilman Samuelson. IIpon a voice vote, there 6eing no nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
(L) JOHNSON: SARKING DOGS
Councilman Harris said he did not belisve these were dogs that were running
loose, but are dogs that are in a kennel and this cannot be turned over to
the dog catcher
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the communication Seconded by
Councilman Harris. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried
(M) I.�AGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS: PARK PROPERTY
MDTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the commuttication from the League
of Women Voters. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, Magor Kirkham declaxed the motion carried.
WELL ik1 REPAIRS:
The City Manager said that there will have to be an emergency ordinance �
for Well �kl repait. He said that this is a ten year old well which has
broken down and they have had to order the repair started. Ae said the
estimate is ahout $4,000. The City Manager said that he wanted to bring
this to the Council's attention, and the Ca.ty Attorney can have an
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' emergency ordinance ready for the June 12, 1967 meeting. Councilman
Samuelson asked what happened to this well. The City �ngineer said that
this is an o1d well, something is rubbing, and that these old wells are
going to break down.
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The City Attorney said he had drawn the option and talked to Mr Fontaine's
attorney, and he said he had been given his assurance that they would s�gn
it. Then he talked to Mr. Siverts and Mr. Siverts will not sign the option
at the Council's appraiser's price. He said Mr. Siverts had indicated he
wanted $1,000 an acre. The City Manager said that he has changed, because
he had indicated $500. The City Attorney said that the City is now in the
position of one option being accepted and one re�ected, and he would like
some dLrection. He asked if th�s could be on the next regular meeting
agenda June 19, 1967.
COUNCILMAN SHERIDAN: SKYWOOD COIIRT
The City Engineer explained that this road had been put in by the
developer, and they had assessed only the developer and not the other
1ots. Councilman Sheridan explained that there are two homes with basement
garages that would use this as an a11ey and Lt would be a street for the
other side. He said he had received a ca11 from one of these parties
asking when the street was to be put in, and he had explained to them
that under our assessmenC procedures, he and two other lots that back up
to this street would get a partial assessment for the street He said
that the party did not say he did not want it, but he was not happy He
said that to do this the Council will have to hold a hear u�g as these
people were not included in the original notice The City Attorney said
that if the benefitting property owners signed a receipt of notice, and
a waiver of heaxing, it could ba done this way Councilman Sheridan did
not think that everyone would do this.
MOTION by Councilman Harris that a public Hearing be held for the street
in Skywood Court. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
7TH GRADE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE LETTCRS:
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the letters from Che 7th Grade
Junior High School Science Class and turn them over to the Parks and
Recreation Department Seconded by Councilman Samuelson Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carrxed.
ADJOURNMENT :
There being no further business, Mayor Kirkham declared the Regular Council
Meeting of June 5, 1967 ad�ourned at 2;20 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary Lu Strom
Secretary to the Council
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