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THE MTNUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 5, 1967
The Regular Council Meeting of the City of Fridley was called to oxder Uy
Mayor Kirkham at 8:15 P.M.
OPENING C�REMONY:
Mayor Kirkham asked the audience to stand and �ozn in saying the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Plag
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rirkham, Lieb1, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF MINIITES, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 21, 1967•
MOTION by Harris to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Coun.cil Meeting of
August 21, 1967 as preseated. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, Mayar Kirkham declared the motion carried
A➢DPTION OE AGENDA
Mayor Kirkham stated that Item 6, "James Gibsoa - Office Building" and Item 17,
"Option on Creek Property (East of Central Avenue Northeast)", should be deleted
from the agenda as they are not ready for Council action, and "A resolution to
advertise for bids for the plaating for the Civic Center" should be added under
New Business.
MOTICN by Councilman Samuelson to adopt the Agenda with the suggested changes
Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT - ST. 1967 - 3(ADDENDUM 1k1)
The City Manager read the Notice of Hearing The City Engineer showed the
Council the plans, and said that sidewalks hrd been ment�oned at the last
Public Hearing He stated that according to our ordinance the property owners
are required to put in sidewalks, but the City was not enforcing [his, and
now the City needs additional right-of-way to put the sidewalks in There was
a discussion about the grade of the sidewalk and drainage Councilman Harris
said that as long as the Council has embarked on a program of sidewalks on the
heavily traveled streets, and this is in that category, he Pelt the Council
would be remiss�if they did not put in the sidewalk
MOTION by Councilman Harris to direct the Administration to start negotLation or
condemnation proceedings to obtain the additional prop�rty needed for sLdewalks
on Mississippi Street from T.H. �k47 to 2nd Street. Seconded by Councilman
Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being n� nays, Mayor Rirkham declared the
motion carried
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Councilman Sheridan asked what additional width would be needed. The City �
Engineer said that 4 feet will be needed on each side, otherwise there would
�ust be a narrow boulevard with no room for snow storage. Councilman Harris
said that Richfield was filling in their narrow boulevards with concrete
and he wondered ii xt would be wise to initially run the sidewalk to the curb
1ine, The City Engineer said that if they could get the additional right-of-
way, there will be a 6 foot boulevaxd Councilman Harris proposed that if they
couLd not obtain the additional right-of-way at a reasonable cost, they put
the sidewalk to the curb line
The Acting City Attorney asked if they go to condemnation, should they go all
the way to East River Road The City Engineer said that the assessment hearing
has only been held between 2nd Street and T.H ��47 and this should be the limit
Councilman Lieb1 questioned whether the additional right-of-way would take
someones parking space. The City Engineer said there would be two problems,
one at the service station and one by the clinic Dr. Groth, owner of the
clinic, was at the Council Meeting to Look at the plans and came to the Council
table. There was a discussion of access, curb cuts, and whether parked cars
would hang over the sidewalk. It was evident that there could not be a 6 foot
boulevard ia this area The City �ngineer asked the Council if they felt the
right-of-way should be acquired. Councilman Harris said that if the cost was
reasonable, they should obtain it, but if the City cannot get it, then the
sxdewalk should go to the curb 1iae, The �lcting Caty Attorney said that tf
they are going to condemn the property, and a figure is set befo�hand, there
wi11 be no basis for negotiation Councilman Samuelson said he felt there �
was no question that the City needs the sidewalks. Mayor Kirkham said that
the Administration should negotiate if possible, condemn if necessary, except
for the property by the clinic and phillip 66 station.
MOTIOPI by Councilman Harris to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Council-
man Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor kirkham declared
the Public Hearing on ST 1967-3 (Addendum �kl) closed at 8:45 P.M.
RESOLUTION ��166-1967 DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AN ADDITIONAL TAX LEVY IN
A➢DITION TO TIIE 30 MILL LIMITATION PROVIDED BY THE CITY CHARTER SPECIFYING THE
PiTRPOSLS AND CALLING POK A PUBLIC HEARING•
The City Manager said that the Budget would be ready the next day for the
Council's consideration. He recommended they pass this resolution setting
the Public Hearing on the additional tax levy
MOTION Uy Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �k166-1967. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried
BENNETT BUILDING, BIITLER BUILDING, AND OMAN HOUSE PROGRESS REPORTS;
The City Manager said that the City has received the money for the Oman house
and rt has been moved out He said that Dale Movers, Inc will mo�e the '
Butler building for $1800 and at the same time take the Bennett building off
the City's hands He said that Dale Movers will take the Bennett building
even iP they do not get the bid for moving the Sutler building The City
Manager said that the Park Department feels that they have a need for the Butler
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� building to store some of their equipment, and had gotten a quotation on a
foundation in the amount of $2088. He said that relocating it wi11 cost
approximately $4000 but that building a new one would cosc from $6300 to
56500. He said there was a possibility the Park Department could pay for
the foundation out of their funds, and the City could pay for moving the
building out of the City Hall funds Councilman I-larris said he had looked
at the building and it seems to be in good condition He aslced if this had
been the low bid on 6uildLng a foundation. The City Manager said that legally
the City would have to advertise for bids, but they had gotten this figure for
an idea of the cost He said that they had received another bid of $1600 For
moving the Butler building Councilman IIarris said thaL if Dale Movers, Inc
want the Bennett building either way, the $1600 bid was better and he suggested
they take it. He said it should be made clear that the Bennett building is not
to be put on property in Fridley
MOTION by Councilman Harris that the Administration dispose of the Bennett
building to Da1e Movers, Inc., 7816 Central Avenue Northeast, at no cost
to the City, and award the contract for moving the Butler building to the
lowest bidder Seconded by Counci�]man Samuelson, Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, Mayor I�irkham declared the motion carried
MOTION by Councilman Harris that the Administration advertise for bids For
a foundation for the Butler building Seconded by Councilman Samuelson
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirklzam declared the motion
carried.
� RESOLUTION 7�167-1967 TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE PLANTING FOR CIVIC CCNT�R•
The City Engineer said that a landscaping plan has been worked out with
Mr. Jerry Schroer of Bob's Produce Market. I3e showed the Council the plan
which was drawn by Mr. Schroer He said that the plan included the r`,ifferent
varieties, size and quantibies There was an approximate price for the
plantings to give the Council an idea of the cost, but the City would have
to advertise for bids. Councilman Harris asked if the Administration would
get bids based on the layout before the Council The City �ngineer said thLs
was correct. Mr Jerry Schroer went over the complete plans with the Council
showing them pictures of the different varieties on the layout
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution ;i167-1967 to advertise for
bids for the planting for the Civic Center The motion was seconded, and upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
RESOLUTION ��168-1967 TO ADVERTISE EOR BIDS ON THC SIGN FOR THG NEW CITY HALL:
The City Engineer said they had re;uested a bid lor the new sign for City Aa11
from Harstad Company and Smiley Associates had gotten one from Noyer, Construc-
tion, but he felt both bids were high The Council decided to advertise for
bids on the sign
� MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Administration
to advertise for bids for the Civic Center sign, and to have the Resolution
brought back at the next regular Council Meeting for ratification Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson, Upon a voice vote, there being no n ays, Mayor Rirkham
declared the motion carried
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ESTIMATE ON POLIC� DEPARTMCNT AND PARK DEPARTMENT FOR CIVIC CENTER:
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The City Manager said he had received a quotation from Smiley Associates on
the cost of locating the Police Department in the new City Hall. He read the
bid as $18,206 for the gzneral contractor, $10,Op0 for electrical work, and
$9,000 for mechanical work. He said this could be worked up as a change
order under the present contract or the Council could advertise for bids,
6ut thLS would give them an idea of what it would cost. The Council took
no action on this estimate
OADINANCE �k371 - AN ORDINANC� UNDP�R SEGTION 12.07 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO
VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS aND TO AMEND APPENDIX C OF THE CITY CODE:
MOTION by Councilman Aarris to adopt Ordinance �r371 upon second reading,
waiving the reading, and puUlish Seconded by Councilman Sheridan Upon a
roll call vote, ICirkham, Lieb1, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan voting aye, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCE ;�372 REGULATING AND LICENSING FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND F00D VENDING
MACHIN�S t1ND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF:
Councilman Liebl said that he hopes the City wi11 put all 47 sections of this
ordinance to use and not �ust put them on the books. The Health Inspector
was asked ltow this will compare to other suburbs. Mr. Hensley said that this
would put Pridley on an even plane wrth the other suburbs that have food
ordinances, and he said he would guarantee that it would be enforced, fIe
said he felt it was better than Edina's ordinance. Councilman Harris said he
had read through the ordinance and, as a Layman, he thought it seemed very
comprehensive
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Ordinance �k372 upon second reading,
waiving tlie reading, and publish Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a
ro11 ca11 vote, Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan voting aye, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
BIDS - ST. 1967-4 (OPP,N
RESOLUTION �E169-1967 -
AVENUE AND STH STREET):
NOON, SEPTEMBER 5, 1967):
T SHARING AGREEMENT WITH ST9TE OF
The City Manager read the following bids:
PLANHOLDL�R bID DEPOSIT BASP� BID
Alexander Construction Co Sea Board
4641 Hiawatha Avenue Surety Co.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 5%
Dunkley Surfacing Co
3756 Grand Street N.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
C. S. McCrossan, Inc
Box 322, Route 2
Osseo, Minnesota
Aetna Casulty
5%
Great American
Insurance Co.
5%
$31,990.33
$29,590.57
$29,542.74
Northern Asphalt Const Co. Home Owners $27,892.84
1631 66th Ave. N.E Ins Co
Fridley, Minnesota 5%
COMPLETION DATE
Not Specified
As Specified
Nov, 30, 1967
70 Working Days
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� Mr. D. C. Loye of the Northern Asphalt Construction Company, who had given the
1ow bid, was present at the Council Meeting. Mayor Kirkham asked Mr Loye if
he had worked for the City before. Mr Loye said �ust as a suU-contractor
The City Engineer said that their Uid was considerably lower than the estimated
figure, and he read a letter from the Northern Asphalt Construction Company
stating that the pro�ect wouLd be completed on or before October 6, 1967,
weather permitting. Councilman Harris asked NSr Loye when they would be
ready to start. Mr. Loye said they would be ready to move in Priday The
City Engineer said they could let them know when to start, and it would
probably be Monday as an agreement has to be signed with the State of Minnesota
first.
The Council decided to discuss Item 25, "COST SHARING AGRE�MENT - STATE OF
MINNESOTA, 64TH AVENUE AND STH STREET)° at this time The City Lngineer
explained the way the cost wi11 be shared between the City and the State IIe
said that Fridley wi11 pay 25% of the sodding and PertiLizLng, 50% of the
curbing, and 100% of the storm sewer work.
MOTION by CounciLman Harris to adopt Resolution ��169-1967 authorizing the
cost sharing agreemenC with the State of Minnesota Seconded by Councilman
Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Playor Ilirkham declared
the motion carried
MOTION by Councilman Harris to award the contract for ST 1967-4 to Northern
Asphalt Construction Company, 1631 66th Avenue Northeast, Fridley, Minnesota,
� in the amount of $27,892.84, sub�ect to concurrence by the State of Minnesota
and the letter of qualifi�:etion regarding the completion date from Northern
Asphalt Construction Company. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
COMPLAINT - HATHAW,IY LANE;
Mr. V. H. Pedersen, 1030 Hathaway Lane, Mrs Marvin Johnson, 1021 Hathaway Lane,
and Sames M Swanson, 1020 Hathaway Lane, were present at the Council Meeting
They complained that they are getting rusty water, and have had this problem
periodically for 8 years. They showed the Council a sample oP rusty water
and discolored laundry. The City Engineer explained that there is iron in
the water at times which comes off the pipes and is caused by the reversal of
the flow in their area. He said that in 1962 the Crty hooked up to their own
water system and used it one year before an iron removal plant was put in which
caused a build up of iron in the pipes. He said that the whole area is being
served by the plant, but there are problems where it goes from a 1ow area into
a high area as this reverses the flow. The Health Inspector explained that
the pipes can be superchlorinated over night and can be maintained with routine
flushing He said that MinneapoLis has a portable truck he is sure the City can
borro�.�. The City �ngineer sa�.d that the City has a testing program started to
eliminate this and he handed the Council copies of a report the Engineering
Department had requested from the Consulting Engineer on what the City is doing
to solve these problems and on updating the water system
� MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to authorize the Engineering Department and
Public Works Department to superchlorinate the water mains on I3ackmann Avenue,
Hackmann Circle, Tennisoa Drive, and Hathaway Lane, wrth sufficient fLushing
to clear all residue, and that proper public noticQ be given Seconded by
Councilman Harris. Upoa a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
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RECESS �
Mayor Ka.rkham called a recess at 9:45 P.M. The Meeting was reconvened at
9:55 P.M.
CONSIDERATION OF FRIDLEY SMOKE AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ORDINANCE•
Councilman Harris asked if the document in the agenda was a standard ordinance
The Health Inspector said that most municipalities have been struggling with
smoke abatement ordinances, but the one he has presented to the Council covers
all air pollution, such as emissions in the air from industrial plants, and
all things that are detrimental to health whether they can be seen or not,
such as sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide He said that if the Council
goes to an air pollution ordinance, it should include everything,
Councilman Harris asked if the standards set would el�nu.nate any types of
iadustry or any particular group from locating in Fridley. The Health Inspector
said that it would not. He said that they may need control devices on the
effluent going into the atmosphere, but that most companies could make enough
money on what they recover with the devices to pay for them Councilman
Samuelson asked about the Ringelmann test which he thought the Health Inspector
did not Like. Mr. Hensley said that there was a possibility of different
readings, and could be a problem in court, but it was a tool to �udge the
density of smoke. He said the ordinance is based on an ordinance from Cedar
Rapids, Iowa and the Public Health Service feels it is one of the best
Councilman Samuelson remarked that the license fees seem excessive. Mr �
Hensley said that the ordinance had been set up for a different area Mayor
Kirkham asked if the ordinance set up a Board of Appeals Mr Hensley said
that it did not, but there should be one and also an adviso,ry board. Council-
man Samuelson asked if this would eliminate the burning in barrels.
Mr Hensley said this would flo away with al1 burning except by permit. Council-
man Samuelson asked if there would be a grandfather clause or a correction time
limit. Mr. Hensley said there would be a two year grandfather clause on the
burning of leaves Councilman Liebl said he would like to take the ordinance
home and study it, and suggested that the Council could decide at the next
meeting whether Lhey wanted to adopt the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney
or the one from the Health Inspector. Mayor Kirkham said that a section on an
appea3s board and advisory 6oard could be added, and it could be brought back
at the next meeting. Councilman Samuelson asked if the people on the boards
should be reasonably qualified. Mr. Hensiey suggested they come from different
fields because if they were a11 technicians, they might tend to agree with the
Board of Health.
PLANNING COPfMIS5I0N MCETING MINUTP�S, AUGIIST 24, 1967•
INICS AND
VETERINARY HOSPITALS IN C-1, C-1-S, CR-1, C-"L, C-Z
OBTAINING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, AND REFEALING SECT
The City Manager pointed out that the Planning Commission recommended the �
ordinance be adopted sub�ect to their stated amendments. He said the Council
could eicher adopt it on first reading, or bring it back at the next regular
Council Meeting Councilman IIarris questioned whether it incorporated any
points contrary to the discussed polLution ordinance Councilman Samuelson
suggested that it be referred to the City A�torney to see how it ties in with
the proposed ordinance The Council discussed the fourth amendment regarding
a burner and felt the Planning Commission meant a special incinerator The
Council decided to pass the ordinance upon first reading.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the ordinance regarding veteririarian
clinics upon first reading, waiving the reading. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson.
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Upon a ro11 ca11 vote, Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson and Sheridan
voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND REGREATION C0�IISSION MEETING, AUGUST 28, 1967•
1. NAMING MELODY MANOR PARK PROPERTY MADSEN PARIZ:
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt the Minutes of the Parks and Recreation
Commission of August 28, 1967 as presented, and to concur with the naming
of the Melody Manor Park, "Madsen Park" in honor of the late �rnest Madsen
Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, Lhere beLng no nays,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF �PPEALS MEETING, AUGUST 30, 1967:
T TO 2
TO ENLARG� THC
COUNTY, MINNESOTA, SAME BEING 75�7 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NORTHEAST
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MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur wiCh the Board of Appeals and grant the
requested variance Seconded by CounciLman Liebl. Upon a voice wte, there
being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
NAMING OF AUDITOR FOR 1967:
Mayor Kirkham said he thought rt would be a good idea to continue with the
same firm that had done the audit this year and take advantage of their
experience
MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to hire the firm of Touche, Ross, Bailey & Smart
to do thxs year's Gity audit Seconded by Councilman Samuelson Upon a
voice voCe, there taeing no nays, Mayor KLrkham declared the motion carrLed
FIRST AEADING OF AN ORDINANCE DEFINING NUISANCES, PROHIBITING THEIR CREATION
OR MAINTENANCE AND PROVIDING FOR ABATEMENT AND PENALTIES POR VIOLATION THEREOF•
Mayor Kirkham suggested the Council pass the ordinance upon first reading, and
any questions can be discussed with the City Attorney at the next regular
Council Meeting.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Che ordinance defining nuisances
prohibiting their creation or maintenance and providing for abatement and
penalties for violation thereof upon first reading, waiving the reading
Seconded by Councilman Liehl, Upon a roll call vote, Kirkham, Lieb1, Harris,
Samuelson, Sheridan voting aye, Mayor Ilirkham declared the motxon carried
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRANSIP�NT MERCHANTS, PEDDLERS, 4N➢
SOLICITOItS WITHIN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY;
� Councilman I-Iarris said that th�.s ordinance has been discussed in the past at
the Council table, and he�feels it is important Lo put it on the books because
people are being duped and deceived by fly-by-night organizations. Councilman
Samuelson asked if this wi11 be close to the Green River Ordinance. Mayor
Kirkham said that it wi11 be better than thaL ordinance
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MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the ordinance regulating transient �
merchants, peddlers, and solicitors upon Iirst reading, waiving the reading.
Secondeu by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a roll call vote, Kirkham; Liebl,
Harrxs, Samaelson and Sheridan voting aye, �Iayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried
SANITORIAL SERVICES:
The City Manager said he has received quotes on �anitorial services for the
new building, and it would cost a6out $950 a month. He said that he had
advertised for a �anitor and there have been qurte a few applications at
$45D a month He recommended that the Crty have their own �anitor rather
than hiring a service He said that one �anitor may not be able to handle
it a11, and he may need part time help also. Councilman Harris suggested
than an outside window washer could be contracted. The City Manager said
the hours would probably be 3:00 P.M. until 11;00 P.M
MOTION by Councilman Harris to authorize the City Manager to hire a �anitor
for the new Civic Center Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
RAISE IN MII.�AGC ALLOWANCE:
The Acting C�ty Attorney explained that the 1967 Legislature passed a Ui11
authorizing cities to pay up to 9� per mi1e, but there has been a Statute
since 1963 which allows cities, unless stated otherwise, to pay such as a �
Council feels is fair and advisable, and can do so, if they so desire, by
ordinance. He said he did not know why the new bi11 had been passed.
Councilman Samuelson said he would like to go to lOp immediately
MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur with the raise in mileage allowance to
9fi a mile effective immediately, and that the possibility of raising it higher
be discussed when the budget is discussed
Councilman Harris said that a prior State Statute authorized 9p a mi1e, but that
the 1967 Legislature raised it to 10¢ a mile effective January 1, 1968. The
Acting City Attorney said that the 1967 bill raised it from 8� to 9p, but the
Statute from 1963 or 1964 allows the City to pay more by ordinance He said
the Anoka Sheriff charges 15p a mile for the�.r services and the probation
office receives 12(. a mile
The Motioa was seconded by Councilman Lieb1 aad upoa a voice vote, Couacilman
Samuelson voting nay, Mayor IZirkham declared the motion carried.
DEDICATION DATE - CIVIC CENTER:
Mayor Kirkham said that the target date for the dedication of the new Civic
Center had been October 1, 1967, but the City Manager has advised him that a
later date would be better. The City Manager said that the move to the
new Ctty Hall will probably be made the last week in September, and the
departments should have more time to complete the move and get settled. �
Councilman Harris made a motion that the ded�cation be set for October 22nd
There was a discussion on whether this would still be enough time Mayor
Kirkham said that iF it was set any later there would be trouble with the
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weather and less people would turn out. Councilman Sheridan said he preferred
to have it when it was in full operation rather than have an open house with
nothing to show because of a tight schedule.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to set the date of Sunday, OctoUer 29, 1967 as
the dedication date of the new Civic Center Seconded by Councilman Sheridan
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
Later in the meeting this item was discussed again with Councilman Samuelson
suggesting the possibility of postponing the dedication until May 5, 1967 which
would be closer to the time of the tornado, the landscaping would have been
completed, furniture and drapes installed, and there �old be nice weather
The Council discussed this and felt that the people had waited long enough
for a new City Ha11 and the people that would attend dedication ceremonies
probably would have been through the City Hall by then
CLAIMS:
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to approve General and Public Utilities Claims
-0F12695 through ;�12775 and Liquor Claims ��1433 through 4k1362 Seconded by
Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
ESTIMATES;
The City Manager had one additional estimate from Noyes Construction Company
for Council approval.
MOTIDN by Councilman Harris to pay the following estimates;
Hoffman Electric Company, Inc.
Anoka, Minnesota 55303
Certifcate �{�7, dated July 31, 1967, Fridley Civic Center,
For period Ju1y 1, 1967 through Suly 31, 1967 $10,089.00
D. M Noyes Construction Company
General Contractor
100 West Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fridley Civic Center, Certificate �k9 (Sept 5, 1967) $23,142 00
The motion was seconded by Councilman Lieb1. IIpon a voice vote, there being
no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
Licenses;
MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the following licenses:
MULTIPLP� DWELLING LICENSES (TABLED FROM MEETING OF AUGUST 21, 1967):
Harold M. Battig 150 59� Way N E. 12 Units $12 00 Fee
1640 Spring Valley Road
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422
ItEGULAP. COUNCIL MEETZNG, SEPTEMI3�R 5, 1967
OIdNEP�
CLiffard T, I3akko
9719 13t1i Avcnue Soeth
Minneapolis, M�nnesota
Arthur R, r'osler
191 59-'z Way N. E,
Fridley, Tlinnesot�
Arthur F. Fosler
191 5 9'� Lv a y �. E.
Fridley, PSinae�ota
Keuneth F. PErerson b
Hubert M, Nelson
2441 Lynd2le Ave, South
Minneapolis, tiinnesota
Marlon 0. Haugen &
Allen T Que110
iday�at�i bank Build�ng
W2yzaLa, Plinnesota
James Benedict Rudnitski
E035 iSain St, ii B.
Fridley, M�_na�sota
annrs ss
15] Sl'z �day N. E
190 59� Way N. E
191 59 � ti�'ay tr'. R
6019 i�iain S[. N. 5
UNITS
12
12
12
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6021 Main Street N. E. !�
6035 Main St. N. E. 4
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$1?..00
$7 2 00
$12.Ou
;i0.00
$20, OC
$10.00 ,
LIST OF MULTIPLE DtY�LI,7NG LICED;SES TO B�, AFFf;CV�U BY GCtnIr,IL
SFPT_E�i83R 5, 1967 SEPl.Et-IL'E?� i. 1G67- SE.PT`�'�I3ER l. 196L�
OWhER ADDRy'SS UtJITS FEE
William L. Zaiex, Sr. & Donna
E. Zaicr
6723 Ocert,n Dri�� N. E,
Frid'_�y. Minnesota 55432 6550 Centr�i �ve. N E. 4 $1G.G0
Piiles Cor_struction Co.
4500 L}�dale Ave Nor*_h
ri,znea�olis, Minnesota %6?3 Ea;t £:.ver f.o�d u $10.00
Ed;trom P.ealty Co.
64East 2nd Stre�t
Lhnona, Minnesota i�5-175 Sate_lli�e Laez ti. z. 33 $33.00
Wi11ia� i . Zeier &
D.;1na ° °aier �
6723 Over�an �r�ve N. E,
Fridley, �finn�sota 576i 2r.d �t. .�. �. � $1D OJ
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SE�TEMBER 5, 1967
� OWNER ^ ADDRESS
WiLliard L. Y�terson �
�f��55 Rcservoir B]ad. N. E.
,Iinncapolis, hlinnesota 5330 _'nc' S[ N E
Jvhn H Gilchrist
462 15�h Ace. N. �d. �
tlew Sri°htoe, i-[innesr,ta �965 3�':1 St, \. 5
Jor_ Pendzv�ss
6624 West Bxoad�ra�
Minnzapol�s, Minnesota 540: 4th St Ji. E
Mcrris D•�ick
69l9 Hickory Drive
Minneapol�s, Minnesota 5419 4th St. N E,
3ames R. Schtlltng
sYc� ser sr �. �,
rridley, Minr,esoea 5400 Stti St, iJ E
Jemes R Schillir.g
546�3 S�h St. N. E.
� rriaLey, Ni�nn_sota 5410 Sth St, Ib. �
Uee1I Larsun
ba4u Kno11 St.
2•Sinr.eapolis, M�razsota 7460 7t!� St td _`:.
Charl�s P,cliveau
110 61st Avanue iv'. �.
Fridie}', nlinnesota 110 615t :+ve, hT. E.
Miles Coiistruction Co.
' 450D Lynd2ie avE tdorth
Ninne�polis, Minnesota 105 77th L7ay R'. F.
LIST OF GO�;TF�?CTOR'S LICENSE TO BE APPROVEU EY COli\CIL
SEPTEPBEF 5, 1967
BLACKTOPP7NG
H & 0 Blacktopp�ng Co
2465 Northdale B1va.
, Cnen Rap�as, tlinnesota By: Jerome Hicl�_s
� EXCAVATTNG
Ron's TrE.icltir.�
- 4415 :Fevada Ave . Dlorth
Minneapolis, MineESOta By; Fon, Peterson
UNITS
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REGIILAR COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 5, 1967
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Aqualand Pool Co.
4740 Ldest 27th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Lumber King Company
4047 Vincent Ave. South
Minneapolis, Minnesota
MOVING
Robin Corparation
5016 40th Ave. North
Minneapolis, Minnesota
by: Irving Posnick
by: ,Terome Lorberbaum
by: Evert Bauhave
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RENEWAL
NEW
The motion to approve the licenses was seconded by Councilman Lielal. Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor ILirkham declared the motion carried
PETTTION �k29-1967 - REQUESTING CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AND RESURFACING
EXISTING BASE. 67TH AVENUE NORTHEAST FROM 7TH STREET TO UNIVERSITY AVENUE:
Councilman Harris said he agreed that this was a bad street, but that 67th
Avenue to the east of Uttiversity Avenue is worse. The City Engineer said
that they have a,petition on that street also which will be given to the
Council at the next' meeting, and they both can be put into one pro�ect.
MOTTON by Councilman Lieb1 to receive Petition y'�29-1967 and refer it to the
Administration for processing. Seconded by Counc�.lman Harris. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carrzed.
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Councilman Liebl asked what the new employee in the Building Inspection
Department wi11 be called. The Crty Manager said that he would be a building
official. The Council discussed the starting salary for this type of posltion
and educatxon. Councilman Liebl said that laUorers have been hired on a
temporary basis, and have put in a good share of time before they were approved.
Councilman Sheridan said that with the applicant's education, it is as if he
had put in 5 years, Councilman Harris said he could agree with splitting the
d ifference in the t�ao discussed salaries. Councilman Sheridan and Council-
man Samuelson said they agreed with this.
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to approve the following appointments:
NAME
Judith K. Lentz
6473 Taylor Street N.E
Fridley, Minnesota
POSITION
Liquor
Inventory
Clerk
SALARY
$341.00
per month
Amy M. Ebert Accounting $317.00
6011 - 6th Street �i.E Clerk - per month
Fridley, Minnesota Utilities
8-29-67 BillLng
REPLACES
Rosemary Aansen
Judith K. Lentz
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applying for the permit Iie said that the tri-plex had been so1d, and
Mr McClish, the owner of the remaining property (Sz of Lot 4, and Lot 5)
wants to know what he can do If he cannot get a building permit, he will
let the property go for taxes Councilman Harris said that Mr McClish
had indicated that he planned Co build his own home on the property if
the Council would grant a building permit. Mayor Kirkham said that when
this had come up before, he felt that if the house proposed by Mr. McClish
was far enough away from the tri-pLex and if Mr McClish came up with a
plan that would frt the lot the Council couLd approve it, but the rest of
�he Council had not concurred. Councilman Harris said he was not as
concerned with the building, but whether or not it was a buildable site
He said that it either shouLd be on the tax ro11s or Mr McClish should be
told that it is unbuildable, and he will let it go Eor taxes. The City
Engineer said that the whole property was needed for the tri-plex, and
without it the tri-plex does not have adequate parking. He sald that they
could be told that they have to come up with something to get the adec(uate
property required to m�et our zoning ordinance. He said, however, that
he did not know how far this could be enforced It was poiated out that
there have been several owners of the tri-plex and this could not be enforced
against the present owner. Councilman Samuelson said that if the property
goes for taxes, perhaps the tri-plex would buy it. There was a question of
�ust how much of the property is presently owned by Mr. McClish. Councilman
Harris suggested that Mr McClish be asked to appear before the Council and
certiFy that he owns Lot 5 and the South z of Lot 4
MOTION by Councilman Harris to request that the Administration call Mr
for certification as to what Lots he owns in this section of Fridley
Seconded by Coancilman Lieb1. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
TRAPPIC ROUTING AROUND SERVICC STATIONS ON 61ST AVENUE NORTHEAST:
McClish
Mayor
Councilman Samuelson said he had noticed that the Building Board had an item
on their agenda for an automatic car wash to be built next to the Texaco
Station on 61st Avenue The City Engineer said that the chance of the pexmit
being granted is very slim because two Lots would have to be taken for the
proposed service drive It was st.;ted that the Shell Station was interested
in buiLding another bay and modernizing their station, which would �ut out
into the area the City is considering for a service drive on the other side
oP the street, and they are interested in knowing whether the City is going
to go ahead with their service drive plans Councilman Harris said that the
City cunnct tie up the property unless some official action is taken He
said he wondered zf it was not time to condemn the property on both sides of
61st Avenue, as it would be twice as expensive with a building on it. He
said the Engineering Department could figure what was necessary and reasonable
to acquire, and the road could be fit into what the City owned
MOTION by Councilman Harris that the Administration prepare legal descriptions
and start negotiation ar condemnation proceedings to procure the property
around both service stations for a service drive Seconded by Councilman
Sheridan IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried.
TtZAPPIC 0'V LUCIA LANE:
Mayor Kirkham said that there have been a lot of complaints about the one-
way traffic on Lucia Lane, especially when the Knights of Columbus building
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� is busy in the eveLZing. He said he had asked the Safety Committee to
consider this, but he had called the Chairman this evening and they were
not ready with anything yet He said that in the meantime he thought
the Council could do something to aLleviate the problem. Councilman
Samuelson suggested Chat the one-way be eliminated The Acting City
Attoxrtiey said he was familiar with both the Monday night trafFic and the
one-way street He said the purpose of the one-way was to get the traffic
ta the signal light. He said that the dances are over at 11;3q which is
the time of a shift change in the Police Department and at times there wi11
be 7 Policemen in this area, who have it cleared out by 11:40 P.M He said
that this may be a disturbing problem, but it is of short duration Mayor
Kirkham said that there may be a number of Pol�cemen there, but it is sti11
not doing the �ob, as it had been very bad the night before. Councilman
Harris suggested that this be turned over to the Police Department aad rhey
be asked for a report. Councilman Sheridan asked if the complaints were
about the volume of traffic. Mayor Kirkham said that it seems the one-way
forces the traffic out through the residential area, aad if the cars could
go either way, this would alleviate the pro6lem Mr Gibbs said that there
is no question they are going through the residential area, but the original
idea was to get Che cars to the semaphore. He suggested that it may 11e1p if
there were more police farther up Lucia Lane Councilman Harris said that
they could try the two-way, and if it is not successful, go back to the one-
way,
MOTTON by Councilman Samuelso❑ to request the Police Department to make a
� report at the next regular Council Meeting on the Lucia Lane Service Road
regarding the advantages or dlsadvantages and safety of one-way versus two-
way traffic. The motlon was seconded, and upon a voice vote, there being
no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
COMM[TNICATION: HOWAR➢ GRIVNA - RICE CRCEK:
Mayor Kixkham read a copy of a letter written to Mr. John R Jamison, State
Highway Commissioner, from Howard Grivna complementing the work done Uy
Bazton Construction Company in dredging and cleaning Rice Creek, west of
UniversiCy Avenue
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the letter dated August 28, 1967
from Mr Howard Grivna, Rice Creek AssociaCion Seconded by Councilman
Sher7�dan. Upon a voice vote, there being ❑o nays, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried
AllJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Kirkham declared the regular Council
Meetxng of SeptemUer 5, 1967 adaourned at 11:17 Y M.
Respectfully subm�tted,
�'�`"�' �°""' �'�,� � � /, -� f
� Mary Lu Strom ��v« �� �-�Z f��z_�-t
Secretary to the Council �`�/�AYOR - JACK KIRILHAM
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