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10/16/1967 - 00020621,_ � � ' THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 1967 The Regular Council Meeting of the CiCy of Fridley was called to order Uy Mayor Kirkham at 8;13 P.M. OPENTNG CEREMONY; Mayor Kirkham asked the audience to stand and �oin in saying the Pledge of A1legiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan MEMBERS ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 2, 1967: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 2, 1967 as presented, Seconded by Councilman Samuelson, Upon a�oice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 9, 1967; � MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of October 9, 1967 as submitted, Seconded by Councilman Harris Upon a voice t�ote, there being no nays, Mayor Rirkham declared the motion carried. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: The Agenda was amended to add Item 18A, "United States Day", and under CONIMUNICATIONS, "(D) Greater Fridley Association^ and (E) Elmer F. Olson, RE; Aecreation ➢epartment Budget", Item �k2 was deleted from the agenda MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the agenda as am=nded, making note that this is the last Council Meeting to be held in this building, and that the Council is looking forward to using the new Council Chambers at the next regular Council Meeting of Novembet 6, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice 'vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON 1968 BUDGET (CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 2, 1967); MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to continue the Public Hearing to the Regular Council Meeting of November 6, 1967, at which time the Council will have the Budget in such order as to be presented to the Citizens Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. � ORDINANCE �f375 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE OF THE CI MAKING A CHANGE IN ZONING DISTRICTS - REZONING LOTS IN CARLSON ANNEX: MOTION by Councilman 5amuelson to adopt Ordinance ��375 upon Second Reading, waiving the reading, and publish. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Councilman Harris asked if the other agxeement that has been discussed with this rezoning ��fi, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTDBER 16, 1967 PAGE 2 will be executed at the same time. The City Attorney said that the other agreement has been executed already. Upon a roll call vote, Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson and Sheridan votfng aye, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CHANGE ORDER ik2 - STORPI SEWER ZMPROVEMENT PROJECT ;F87 - F. D. CHAPMAN: Councilman Harris asked if the Change Order is basically the same as was discussed at the last Council Meeting. The Consulting Engineer said that this Change Order would in effect extend the contract time to November 15, 1967 for putting in the catch basins, etc „ and would extend to May 1, 1968 the completxon of seeding, sodding as�d blacktop replacement, Council[aan Harris asked if this would involve any road repair and, if so, would it be completed this year, Mr. Comstock said only a very sma11 amount o£ work on Ruth Street, and whether it could be completed wn u1d depend upon the weather, but they are moving in a new machine and if the weathex is satxsfactory, it wi11 be done this qear. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve Change Order ��2 for Storm Sewer Tmprovement Pro�ect ��87. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Councilman Liebl asked the Consulting Engtneer if the work this company has done for the City up to date is satisfactory. Mr. Comstock said that the work on this project has been satisfactory. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PUBLIC UTILITIES SEWER RATES: Councilman Harris said he has discussed this with the Finance Director and with Councilman Sheridan and there seems to be some realm for ad�ustment, however, he did not feel the present wording should be used, as the benefits should pertain to multiples under one roof or enclosure, He suggested also that the 1 to 24 units should be changed to 1 to 50 units, or 1 to 36 units as a compromise. CounciZman Sheridan telt also that the number of units should be increased. Mayor Kirkham suggested from 1 to 40 units at 57, Councilman Liebl said that from a City standpoint, he felt it should be from 1 to 50, and that it has to be $1.25 over what is paid [o NSSSD. Councilman Sheridan suggested the Administration be asked to give a rundown on how many units would be involved and whether they are residential, commercial or industrial. He said the Council may be getting into such a thing as a laundry which uses sanitary sewer. Council- man Sheridan pointed out that if there is more than one outlet, the building will not qualify. Councilman Samuelson said he would be inclined to agree with from 1 to 50 units at the $7 rate. Councilman Liebl said he felt thzs would be the fairest as the average homeowner pays $7 and the Council wi11 have to show justification to give special consideration, and he did not want to see the revenue cut either. Councilman Sheridan said he did not think the Council had sufficient information to make a change, MOTION by Councilman Harris to refer this matter to the Adminzstration for more complete data on how many units in Fridley this will effect. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. GERTZEN PROPERTY: The City Engineer oulined on the map the minimum space needed for the intersection in the southeast quadrant of Mississippi Street and East River Road. Mr. Robert � 1 1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 16, 1967 PAGE 3 ' Schroer was present at the`�ouncil Meeting and came to the Council table to study the map a1so. Councilman Samuelson,asked the City Engineer if the County has said anything in respect to acquiring the service station at this intersection. The City Engineer said there was a question about who was going to acquire it. He said the County felt the City should acquire the right-of- way if they want the improvements. Councilman Harris said he did not know why this should be, as they are both County roads. The City Engineer said that unless the City has an overall plan for the area, it is hard to figure out the traffic plan. There was a discussion of interior roads on the west side of East River Road, turning lanes, future parking on Mr. Schroer's property, and the fact that the Council_does not want to shorten the distance of Mississippi Street between East River Road and the railroad tracks. MOTION by Councilman Harris to accept the plan as proposed and instruct the City Engineer and Administration to contact the County and see if they can get this project started. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. �I � BIDS - FOUNDATION - BIITLER BUILDING (OPENED NOON, OCTOB�R 16, 1967); The City �ngineer explained that the Butler Building has been moved into Locke Park. He said the City had received a bid for a foundation, but because it was over $1,000, the City had to advertise for bids. He said that Alternate ��1 is for the Council's consideration. If this is to be a temporary move, it will not be necessary to put in frost footings, but the building should have frost footings to be stable if it is to be permanent. He said they wi11 go down 3z' if the Council decides on frost footings. The City Engineer said that if the Council wishes to award the contract, he recommends the low bid by the D. W. Harstad Company who wi11 move their equipment onto the site and begin working right away. The Council decided they wanted the frost footings as this is-to be permanent. Following are the Bids: PLANHOLDER R. F. Panek Construction Co 530 12th Avenue Northeast New Brighton, Minnesota 55112 Kar1 Dedolph Const. Co 771 West 7th Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 D. W. Harstad Company 7101 Highway ik65 Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Capitol Indemnity Corp. 5% Home Owners Ins. Company 5% Cert. Check $107.50 $2,Sb5.00 Deduct $6D0.00 $2,824.00 Deduct $700.00 $2,150.00 Deduct $550.00 Q_n � 11-15-67 30 day from date of crntract MOTION by Councilman Harris to award the bid to the D.W. Harstad Company, 7101 Highway �k65, Fridley, Minnesota, in the amount of $2150. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkts m declared the motion carried. �t� � a' � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 16, 1967 PAGE 4 The City Attorney said that the Butler Building is presently-standing on rhe � property of the Pennsylvania Oi1 Company, and they would jike written assurance that the City wi11 hold them harmless of any�accident that might happen while the building is on their property. He suggested the Administration contact -the City's insurance agent to see whether our present coverage would cover this, and if not then obtain a short term binder in case of any liability while the building is on their property. He said they have no ob,7ection to the building remaining there while the foundation is put in, but would-like some written assurance regarding this. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson that the Administration direct the Insurance Agency to issue a 30 day binder OR the building until it is placed on its foundation. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carxied. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, OCTOBER 5, 1967; 1. CONTINiTED LOT SPLIT REQIIEST: L.S. �k67-O5, ROBERT DEGARDNER AND RONAL➢ L. WERNER, ATTORNEY: LOTS 52, 53 AND 54, BLOCK,E, RIVERIVEW HETGHTS: Mayor Kirkham read the following motion by the Planning Commission; "MOTION by Myhra, seconded by Erickson that the Planning Commission recommen� approval of Lot Splti Request, L.S. 9k67-O5, Robert DeGardner of Lots 52, 53, and 54, B1ock E, Riverview Heights as requested with the stipulation that an easement be included with lots 15, 16 and 17 oaer the North 5 feet of the South 25 feet of Lots 52 and 53 for the purpose of maintenance of the structure and the ' sewage system on Lots 15, 16 and 17 and that the requirement for the �ear yard on Lots 15, 16 and 17 be waived, Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, the motion carried," The City Attorney explained that this lot split is requested so that all of the house will be on the property, He said that part of the motion is to grant access to allow maintenance of the sewage system� but the City°s policy is to require they hook up to the City's system rather than make repairs when the cesspool is not functioning, and he suggested they delete the words "and sewage system" before concurring with the Planning Commission's motion, so that the only access necessary is for the maintenance of the structLrre. MOTION by Councilman Hatris to concur with the Planning Co�nission and grant - approval of Lot Split Request, L. S. ��67-05, for Lots 52, 53, and 54, Block E, Riverview Heights as requested with the stipulation that an easement be included with Lots 15, 16, and 17 over the North 5 feet of the South 25 feet of Lots 52 �%�%:�� and 53 for the purpose of maintenance of the structure, and that tfie requirement for the rear yard on Lots 15, 16, and 17 6e waived. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 5, 1967. Councilman Lieb1 asked the City Attorney how the revision of the zoning code was coming along. He saLd he was particularly interested in the R-1 Section of � the code so that it is uniform throughout the whole City and will protect the property owner when he buys his property and builds on it, The City Attorney said that he and the Planning Commission are going through the Code very care- fully section by section, and many hours have been spent on it already. He said they have reviewed about 6 of the 18 ma�or sections. Councilman Liebl said that when they have the rough draft completed on the single family dwelling part of the code, he would like to have a copy so he could talk to the people and see if they can live with it Mayor Kirkham said that all of the Council **;%;* CORRECT�D MINUTES. SEE REGULAR COUNCIL MINUTES OF JANUARY 15, 1968, PAGE 6, UNDER HEADING, "CORRECTION OF COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 16, 1967;" � � � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 16, 1967 , ,��� PAC-E 5 had the same concern which was what had prompted the action to have it rewritten in the first place. The motion to receive the Minutes was seconded and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, THE MINUTES OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS AND DESIGN CONTROL COMhtITTEE MEETING, OCTOBER 1�, 1967; MOTION by Councilman Harris to rece n�e and file the Minutes of the building Standards - Design Control Subcommittee Meeting of October 10, 1967 Seconded by Councilman Sheridan, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. FRIDLEY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMNiIS5I0N MEETING MINIITES - OCTOBER 5, 1967: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive and file the minutes of the Pridley Industrial Development Committee �Seeting of Octobex 5, 1967, Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no ❑ays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. 153-1967 - S TO T TO BE MOTION by CounciLman Harris to adopt Resolution ik183-1967 Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kzrkham declared the motion carried. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE, INC. - SURVEY AGREEMENT• MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to taUle this•sgreement for more study and review by the Council. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carrxed. CLAIMS: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve for payment General and Public Utilities Claims i612942 through r'k13052 and Liquor Claims ��1544 through -0k1571. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. LICENSES• MOTION by Councilmaa SherLdan to approve the following licenses; GENERAL CONTRACTOR Filister Construction 1312 East 21st Street Minneapolis, MinnesoYa Metro Builders, Inc 2909 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MLnaesoCa by: Maurice Pilister by: Thomas �, Londer NEW NEW n 'i ���" �� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 16, 1967 C. ELdon Peterson Construction Co 2908 132nd Aveaue N. W. Anoka, Minnesota Tiger Construction, Inc. 5701 36th Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota HEATING Bowler Company 511 East Lake Street Minneapolis, Minnesota MASONFY H. C. Wager Co., Inc. 5940 Stinson Blvd. N.� Pridley, Minnesota, 55421 MULTIPI� DWELLING LIC�NSES OWNER Sidney R. & Donna G. Dahl 6551 2nd Street Northeast Fridley, Minnesota CAFE Target Food Stores, Inc. 755 53rd Avenue Northeast Fridley, Minnesota by; C. Eldon Peterson by; George N. Hilger by; R. W. Bowler by: H C. Wager ADDRESS 6551 2nd Street N.E by: Richard C. Klein UNITS 7 PAGE 6 NEW � NEW �w NEW FEE $10 00 CIGARETTE Target Stores, Inc 755 53rd Avenue N.E. I'ridley, Minnesota by; Richard C. Klein SERVICE STATTON Target Stores, Inc. 755 53rd Avenue N.E. Fridley, Minnesota by; Richard C. Klein PIIBLIC DRINKING PLACE Fridley Recreation & Service Co, 6310 Highway -0k65 FridLey, Minnesota by William H. Gottwaldt The motion to approve the licenses was seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motxon carried. CJ ' � , ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 16, 1967 ESTIMATES: t � '� PAGE 7 MOTION by Councilmaa Harris to pay the following estimates, and that the check for D. M. Noyes Construction Company in the amount of $14,422.00 be prepared and that the contractor be asked to pay a personal visit to receive his check from the City Manager's office so that the completion of City Hall can Ue discussed. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson Upon a voice vote, there beiag no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Following are the estimates approved: D. M. Noyes Construction Company General Contractors 100 West Franklin Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota Fxidley Givic Center - Cextificate No. 10 (9-29-67) for period September 1, 1967 to September 30, 1967 Harry S. Horwitz & Co., Inc. Mechanical Contractor 1411 - llth Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota Fridley Civic Center - Certificate No. 9 (10-6-67) for period August 17, 1967 to September 20, 1967 F. D. Chapmaa Construction Co. & Assoc. Contracting (A 7oint venture), 1017 Rode Island Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55427 Estimate -0k3 - Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 87, according to contract (E1y and Ruth Street area) (Partial) Comstock & Davis, Inc. Consulting Engineers 1446 County Road ",T" Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 For the furnishing of resident inspection and resident supervision for the staking out of the construction work for; Estimate �{�6 - Street Improvement Pro�ect No. 1966-5 from September 5, 1967 through September 30, 1967 (Innsbruck Sth) Estimate �'�4 - Water Improvement pro�ect No. 75-G from September 5, 1967 through September 30, 1967 (Fencing and Landscaping - area of Commons Park, Filtration Plant, and Reservoir) $14,422 00 $18,212.80 $ 2,462 82 $ 25.00 $ 141.00 n' � � 4 �y ;�-, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 16, 1967 Comstock & Davis, Inc. (Continued) Estimate �f3 - Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No 82 from September 5, 1967 through September 30, 1967 (Target - Cheri Lane) Estimate ik6 - Saaitary Sewer, Water aad S orm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No 84 from SeptemUer 5, 1967 through September 30, 1967 (Baker Avenue between Osborne Road & 75tYt extended east, Onondaga between Central and Stinson, etc ) Estimate �F3 - Storm Sewer Improvement Project No 87 from Septemher 5, 1967 through September 30, 1967 (E1y & Ruth Street area) Patch and Erickson, Inc., Architects 2801 Wayzata Boulevard Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405 Maintenance Garage for the City of Fridley Comm: 67-025 - Completion of Schematic & Design Development Phases 10/9/67 5. C. Smiley & Associates, Architects 1750 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 Fridley Civic Center - Professional Services Rendered 10/9/67 F. N. Shaffer Real Estate Inc. & Appraisal Service 1046 Osborne Road Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Appraisal Service - Liquor Store Study Dunkley SurYacing Company, Inc. 3756 Grand Street Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesot Esrimate ik3 - Street Improvement Pro�ect ST. 1967-2 (61st Avenue - Main to University Avenue, Baker Street - 73rd to Os6orne) Dunkley Surfacing Company, Inc 3756 Grand Street Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota Estimate ��3 - Street Improvement Pro�ect ST. 1967-1 (Rainbow Drive, 61st to Comet, 63rd - University Service Aoad to Sth Street, Arthur - Mississippi Street to north propertq line of Rice Creek School, Hugo Street - East River Road to east end of street, and Civic Center parking lot) $ 155 00 $ 1,175 00 $ 727.50 $ 2,100.00 $ 793.12 $ 600.00 $30,325.78 $18,520.11 PAGE 8 1 ' ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 16, 1967 ' APPOINTMENT - JANITOR: Councilman Liebl said that one of the applicants for the position of �anitor was a man who is already working part time for Fridley in the Public Works Department, but who is to be laid off soon I-Ie said that the Foreman and Superintendent in the Public Works Department have said that this man is a very good conscientious worker, and they think he could do a good �ob as �anitor Councilman Liebl requested that his application be on the agenda a1so. ��l i� � PAGE 9 MOTION by CounciLman Sheridan to table the appointment of the �anitor until the Administration reviews the applicants again Councilman Sheridan said that the Council can make suggestions, but they cannot hire the employee under the Charter Councilman Lieb1 said that the agenda shows only one tttan that applied. Mayor Kirkham said that the City Manager screens the applicants and makes hxs determination on who to hi-re, then asks for the Council's consent Councilman Harris said he thought 10 or 12 men had applied ior the position originally, and he was sure the City Manager had gone back to this list to pick the man he was recommending. Councilman Lieb1 said that the man originally appointed only stayed two weeks, and he is convinceci the man recommended to him wi11 stay ionger than that He said he felt as a Council- man he had the right to a choice as he did not want to keep hirino and hiring Mayor Kirkham said he was sure it was all right to delay this a short time � The motion to table the appointment was seconded by Councilman Lieb1 Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Samuelson asked if the City Manager wouLd need Couacil authority to continue the �anitor service contract. The Council felt this could be done by day labor. Councilman Liebl said he assumed the window washiag was to be done by a contracting service anyway Mayor Kirkham said he believed this had been agreed to before. Later in the meeting the City Attorney said he had been in contact with the Acting City Manager by telephone regarding the �anitor, and he was concerned about having someone to do the cleaning. Councilman Liebl said that the man who had been appointed did not have the decency to stay even a month and he felt this choice had been poor �udgment on the part of the Administration Mayor Kirkham said this could not be blamed on the Administration� and that the City could have written assurance and an empLoyee would sti11 not have to stay. The City Attorney said that the contract with the cleaning service had been severed and it would involve a new contract at a new price for the new building. Councilman Lieb1 asked what the rush would be as he understood the contractor cleans up the building when he is through, as part of the contract. Councilman Samuelson said that it would �ust be "broom" clean. Mayor Kirkham suggested that the man who has applied for the position be asked to take it on a daiLy basis for a couple of weeks Councilman Liebl said he felt he was entitled to have a choice, and if only , one name is given in the ageada, he has no choice Mayor Kirkham said that this was not within the Council's �urisdiction according to the Charter. He said that the City Manager does the hiring and firing and the Council's only privilege is to concur or not concur with his recommendation, but there cannot be a choice of applicants before them Councilman Liebl said he was not concurring He said this was a11 cut and dried and he did not feel it was democratic �„ � �4, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 16, 1967 PAGE 10 MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to concur with the City Manager and appoint � the following applicaat as �anitox, at the rate prescribed,on a temporary basis; NAME POSITION SALARY REPLACES Henry A. Eggert ,Tanitor $450.00 Charles J. Cornell 6350 ,Tefferson Street N.E. Per Frid7.ey, Minnesota 55421 Month The motion was seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Councilman Sheridan said that this will give the Administration a chance to review the applicants as Council- man Liebl has requested Upon a voice vote, Councilman Liebl voting nay, Mayor Kirkham decLared the motion carried WATSON CONSTRUCTION - ONAN SUILDING: MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur with the request of the Watson Construction Company for a substitutzon in the sewer pipe and method of construction, and that the AdminLStration prepare an agreement similar to the one used in the building of the Target store, wherein the responsibilitq for changes lies with the contractor and/or owner. The anotion was seconded and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Mayor Kirkham suggested it was time the Council requested the revision of the Code, Councilman Harris said that this would be covered in Chapter 45, which , will be covered as the Planaing Commission goes through this area of the code. RESOLUTION �k184-1967 - DESIGNATING OCTOBER 23, 1967 AS UNITED STATES DAY: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution �r184-1967. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried CONIMUNICATIONS• (A) MEMO - CITY ATTORNEY: POLICE DEPARTMENT Mayor Kirkham said that this was the memorandum the Council has requested out- lining the areas of responsibility. Mrs. Truenfels, a visitor to the Council Meeting, asked that the memorandum be read Councilman Harris said that it was 16 pages long, but briefly outlined it for her. He said that a copy can be made available if she wanted one MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the report from the City Attorney and refer a copy of it to the Police Commission, Police Department and Admini- stration. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (B) PUSLIC SEAVICE COMMISSION: NOTICE OF HEARING ' Councilman Samuelson questioned whether the City needed any represeatation at the $earing. Councilman Sheridan said that this would only be necessary if the City had some ob�ection to the extension of the routes and the proposed increase in fares. Mayor Rirkham said he thought the proposal seemed reasonable. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER l6, 1967 \1 ( � V r�F PAGE 1 L ' MOTION by Councilman Harx2s Yo receive the communication. Seconded by Council- man Lieb1. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. For the public's information, CounciLman Harris gave the date and place of the HearLng. (C) INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 4�14: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 6150 EAST RIVER ROAD� The City �ngineer showed the Council the plans for the school, and the Council reviewed the School Board's requests. There was a discussion of the easements the City has for access to the river, and the school's request to hook onto water and sewer in Charles Street eventually. Mayor Kirkham said there were a numbez of things to be resolved with the School Board before the Council could concur with their requests. MOTION by Councilmzn Harris to receive the communication from School District �k14 and to request a �oint meeting between the School Board and the City Council. Seconded by Councilman Lieb1. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried Mft. FILISTER - APARTMENT COMPLEX LANDSCAPING PI,AN: Mr. Filister presented his proposed landscaping plan for the first phase of his development. He said his plan showed the type of trees he was proposing � to use, and when finished, it will be fairly close to the plan. Councilman Harris asked if the Council was to receive the plans sub�ect to the approval of the Building Standards - Design Control Committee. Councilman Samuelson said that the Committee has glven approval sub�ect to the presentation of the plans to the CouncLl. Councilman Harris said that the Gouncil wi11 need assurance that what is specif�ed in the plan is what wi11 be going in Mr. Filister said he did not want to tie himself to the plan 100%, but when finished, it wi11 be equal to, or better than, the p1an. He s�.id he may be utilizing some of the trees already on the property. He �aid he would guaxantee thaC it wi11 not vaxy over 15l. Mr. Filister said he would come back with any ma�ox' changes for the Council's approval He said there may be some changes as far as quantity is concerned, which would most 1ikely be up- ward. He was asked if he would use all the varieties designated and he said he would. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to accept the minimum laadsca.�e plan as sub- mitted by Mr. Filister, and if any ma�or changes are to be made, Mr. Filister is to come back to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a vmce vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared Che motion carried (D) GREATER FRIDLEY ASSOCIATION - CALEDID AR OF EVENTS Councilman Lieh1 submitted a lettex from the Greater Fridley Association and a letter from the Secretary, Caroll Kukowski, which he read aloud The letter � asked the City to submit any events they would like published on the calendar MOTION by Councilma❑ Liebl to receive the communications and tefer it to the Admxnistration and request that they reply Seconded by Councilman Harris Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ��� R�GULAR COUNCIL MEETING, OCTOBER 16, 1967 (E) ELMER F. OLSON, RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET; MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 that the Administration and the Parks and Recreation Director, Paul Brown, break down the expenditures of the Recreation Department as requested and answer the letter, He said he would also like to see this published as many people are not awaxe of what the City is spending in indiv�dual departments. Councilman Liebl read the letter from Mr. Olson aloud. Ae said he thought that Paul Biown could give an adequate statement in answer. Tlie mution was seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. LIEBL - AIR POLLUTION ORDINANCE: PAGE 12 Councilman Liebl said that during the last 3z weeks he has read the air pollution ordinance, and there are some points he does not agree with and does not think the people of Fridley wi11 agree with, and any items that the Counczl does not agree on should be discussed so that a good solution can be found. He said he has received many phone ca11s already, and in the interest of the public, and so the people know what the Council is proposing, he suggested that some of the important items be published. Councilman Harris said that the Health Inspector and the two doctors that worked on the ordinance with him, have been asked to appear at a meeting after November 15th, and this can be discussed with the public at that time, and the different points can be expla�ned Councilman Liebl said that one meeting will not inform the public sufficiently, and felt the press should help by pointing out what the ordinance will do, what it will cost and why the Council is doing this. Mayoz Kirkham said that there wi11 be �urther discassion on thrs ordinance and it wi11 not be pushed through in a hurry. VISITORS: A visitor to the Council Meeting said he had seen a map showing Starlite Boulevard �oined to Mississippi Street, and asked how close this was to reality. The Council said that this had been proposed many years ago, but the City does not have an easement to do this. The visitor also asked about 61st Street crossing the railroad tracks, and said the people on Starlite Boulevard did not want an overpass or underpass on 61st as there is already too much traffic now that Main Street has been improved. Mayor Kirkham said that this crossover has been in the plans for many years, but has not materialized yet. The visitor complained about concrete slabs that have been dumped on the riverbank. Mayor Kirkham said that in some places the City has done this with the approual of the Army Corps of Engineers to prevent erosion. The visitor asked if Chase's Island will be a park someday. The Council said this was sti11 in the planning stage, but there will be access to Chase's Island someday. Councilman Liebl said that, regarding Chase's Island, he has rec�,eved some very strong opposition ,{rom some people who wi11 be signing a petition against the acquisition of more land now zoned R-1, as they do not want their privacy encroached upon. ADJOURNMENT• There being no further business, Mayor Kirkham declared the meeting adjourned at 9•42 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 11�' ��. ,��� �� � � ��� Mary Lu Strom Secretary to the Council I � ,.�U« ��- Sack 0. � MAYOR � �, > > �t�� ��1��,� , Izirkham , ' '