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01/02/1968 - 00020508r� -7 � �' � � THE MINUTES OF THE REGULP.R COUNCIL MEETING OP JANUARY 2, 1968 The Regular Council Meeting of January 2, 1968 was called to order by Mayor Kirkham at 8•O1 P.M. PLEDGE OE ALLEGIANGE: Mayor Kirkham asked everyone to �oin in saying the Pledge of A1legliance to the I'lag. AOLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Sheridan MEMBERS ABSENT: Samuelson ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMSER 18, 1967: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 18, 1967 as presented Seconded by Councilman Liebl Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. � ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO RAYMOND E. SHERIDAN, RE-ELL�CTED COUNCIL- MAN OF THE SECOND WARD: The Finance Director administered the Oath of Office to Raymond E. Sheridan, Councilman from the 2nd Ward. Councilman Sheridan signed the Oath of Office and was presented with a Certificate of Election. The Council congratulated Councilman Sheridan. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mayor Kirkham requested that the Council delete Item 1, "COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS", Item 4, "RESOLUTION SETTING COUNCIL MCETING NIGHTS AND TIME", Item 5, "RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ON NORTI3 SUBURBAN SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT BOARD", Item 6, "RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR - SUSURBAN RATE AUTHORITY" from the agenda because of the absence of Councilman Samuelson. He said that they could 6e placed on the agenda of the next meeting MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the Agenda with the deletions as listed by Mayor Kirkham, and have them on the agenda of the next Council Meeting Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there beiag no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carx'ied. � DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORY FOR CITY FUNDS (CHARTER 7 13)• Mayor Kirkham said that the loca3 Fridley State Bank has been the depository for all funds, and he would urge the Council to designate them for the coming yeax'. Councilman Sheridan asked the Finance Director if everything had worked out satisfactorily. The Finance Director said that it had. �� � � . , Q REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SANUARY 2, 1968 PAGE 2 MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to redesignate the Fridley State Bank, 6315 IIniversity flvenue Northeast, Pridley, Minnesota as the depository for City funds for 1965. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor IZirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION -0k1-1968 - DESIGNATING A LEGAL NEWSPAPER: MOTION by Counczlman Harrx.s to adopt Resolution 4�1-1968 designating Tri- County Publications, Inc., "Fridley Record Edition" as the official newspaper for 1968. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor KLrkham declared the motion carried. BIDS - TREE BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM (OPENED SANUARY 2, 1968); Councilman Liebl asked about the trees that were purchased the previous year, and how they had turned out The City Engineer said that this had been done by the Park Department, but he believed they had had good results, and that mostly Ash trees had been purchased. Mayor Kirkham asked why they were considering Silver Maples. The City Manager said it was because of the price, and the Park Director felt the City should be buying two different types of trees to eliminate the possibility of a disease wiping out every- thing. The Crty Attorney said that the silver maple was a sott tree and was susceptible to wind damage. Councilman Sheridan said that perhaps they are to be put in where the Ash trees are going in. The Council discussed the amount of money 6udgeted for this item. Pollowing are the Bids• EIDDER Bob's Produce Ranch Halla Nursery Inc. Minnesota Tree Iac PLaza Lawn Inc. LINDEN ASH HONEY-LOCUST 34 50 23.50 55.00 47.50 37.50 28.50 24.75 24.75 49.50 90.00 67.60 33,75 STLVER MAPLE SUMMER MAPLE 23.50 34.00 48.D0 87.50 29.50 63.00 23.50 33.75 MOTION by Councilman I3arris to concur wrth the recommendation of the Park Director and award the bid to the low bidder, Bob's Produce Ranch, 6520 E. River Road, Fridley, Minnesota, for Green Ash and Silver Maple trees at the cost of $23 50 Seconded by Councilman Liehl. Councilman Liebl suggested that next year the people be surveyed, as not a11 people like the Green Ash tree. Mayor Kirkham said he felt they would get 90 different varieties named, and high priced trees basides. He recommended they stick to the op�nion of a few, rather than many. Councilman Liebl said he had heard criticism on having only the Ash. The Vote upon the motion was a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. IIIDS - ONE TON DiTMP TRUCK WZTH PLOW (OPENED JANUARY 2, 1968); Mayor Kirkham said that the Park Director and Superintendent of Public idorks recommend that the bids be refused and put out agaia, and he said he heartily agreed. Mayor Rirkham said that one company had indicated that their sales people were not available at this time of year, but they probably would he if the City went out for bids again. The City Manager said that only two Uids were received, and they would like to receive 6ids from Dodge, Chevrolet, and Ford also ' , , REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, SANUARX 2, 1968 , MOTION by Councilman Shexidan to receive the bids on a one-ton Flatbed Stake Dump Truck and Plow, re�ect the two bids received, and authorize the Administration to readvertise for bids to be opened Eebruary 5, 1968 Seconded by Councilman LiebL Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. �; =r � r� , � PAGE 3 MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 1967: MOTION by Councilman Harxis to receive the Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of December 18, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the mo�ion carried, MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING, DL�CEMBER 20, 1967: The City $ngineer said that the Standard Oi1 Company needs a Special Use Permit to construct a service station on R-3 property at Osborne RQad and University Avenue. Councilman Sheridan said he recalled that this corner had been zezoned for a service station, but that it would revert if action had not been taken by a certain time. He said that at the time, there was a question in some Councilmen's mind on whether it was legal to have it revert back to a different zoning. The City Attorney said he would like to reciew this and xeseaxch the minutes on past action beEore the next Council Meeting. Mayor Kirtrham suggested they receive the minutes and have this iCem back at the next Council Meeting. � MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the minutes of the Board of Appeals Meeting of December 20, 1967, and have Che Request for a Special Use Permit by the American Oil Company back on the agenda at the next meeting. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CHANGE ORDER �k5 - W&5&SS�i79: Councilman Harris said that this was the item he had brought before the Council at the last meeting and the Council had concurred with the action. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive Change Order ik5 ior Water, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Improvement No. 79 and authorize its execution. Seconded by Councilman Sheritlnn Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF FIRE DEPARTMENT PAYROLL: MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to approve the payroll for the Fire Department as presented. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried The Council discussed the good work done by the Fire Department, and especially � during such cold weather. The City Attorney said that the fire that morning had been next door to him, and he had heard compliments on the quick response there had been to the call, otherwise the house would have been a total loss. He said that Patrolman Thomas IZennedy of the Police Department had pushed the car of the garage and saved it, and the people were pleased with both departments. �� � � f �� � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 2, 1967 CLAIMS; PAGE 4 MOTION by Councilman Harris to pay the General Claims �k13713 through ��139ll and Liquor Claims �k1793 through �'18D8 Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried ESTIMATCS: , Councilman Harris said xt Looked like the mechanical contract on the new City Ha11 was being paid in ful1. The City Engineer said that $300 is being held until next Spring when the air condrtionittg wi11 be used. He said that $7,000 is being held back on the electxical contract. Mayor Kirkham asked if the public address system was part of the electrical order. The City Engineer said that it had been a change order to the electrical contract. Councilman Harris said he felt the changes should be made to put this in condition before the electrical contract is totally paid. The City Engineer said they would not be in a hurry to pay this contract, as the City has had fairly poor service from them. Councilman Liebl asked if the contractor has been notzfied about the speaker system. The Finance Director said that they have been called several times, but because it was not workzng properly, and not because af the quality of the speaker, Council- man Harris said that perhaps another speaker should be added, and that he did not think the microphones were sensitive enough, He said that for such expensive microphones, they do not serve the purpose of a neck mike if t(iey have to be held up to the mouth Councilman Harris said he felt � the qual�ty of the microphones and the entire sound sqstem should be looked into, and the Council should not be satisfied with �ust a repair to put it back in service, but an improved system in general and more sensitive microphones should be in order. He suggested the Council request the Administration to look into the system on this basis, and the Council agreed MOTION by Councilman Hatris to pay the following estimates; Hoffman Electric Company, Inc. Electrical Contractors Anoka, Mznnesota Fridley Givic Center - Certificate No. 11 (11-30-67) for period from November 30, 1967 through November 30, 1967 Harry S. Horwitz & Co , Inc. Mechanical Contractor 1411-11th Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota Fridley Civic Center - Certif2cate No, 11 Patch & Ericksnn, Inc., Architects 2801 Wayzata Boulevard Minneapulis 5, Minnesota Fridley Municipal Garr�ge - December 21, 1967 (To be paid by the Firemen's Relief Association) $ 1,746.50 $ 7,567.45 $ 1,869.75 � REGi1LAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANIIARY 2, 1967 ���� PAG� 5 � The motion approving the estimates was seconded by Councilman Sheridan Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ZICENSES: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the following licenses: MIILTIPLE DWELLING LICENSES - SEPTEMBER 1, 1967 - SEPTENi6ER 1, 1968 OWNER ADDRESS UNITS S.P G.A. Associates 6551 Channel Road 11 909 Farmers & Mechanics Bank Minneapolis, Minnesota S.P.G.A. Associates 6571 Channel Road 11 909 Farmers & Mechanics Bank Minneapolis, M�.nnesota Esther L. Fleming 6417 Highway iF65 8 2442 Rice Street St, Pau1, Minnesota Dee Bee Contracting � 333 Rice Creek Terrace Fridley, Minnesota Robert Lecy 4721 Nicollet Avenue Minaeapolis, Minnesota Dean Maeser 6972 Hickory Drive Fridley, Minnesota � 6670-80-90 Lucia Lane 140 Mississippi P1ace 5770 2nd Street N E 48 F�E $11.00 i1 00 10.OD 4S 00 4 10 00 8 10.00 William A. Mechels 155 97th Avenue N.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota 351 74th Avencne N.E 11 9,10 Casey Hoban Bach Transfer Co. 129 Plymouth Ave. North Minaeapolis, Minnesota 389 74th Avenue N.E 11 11 00 Casey Hoban Bach Transfer Co. 129 Plymouth Ave North Minneapolis, Minnesota 415 74th Avenue N.E, ll 11 00 The motion was seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, i�J 4 � L�.�. REGULAR COUNCIL MCETING, JANUARY 2, 1968 f�,PPOINTMENTS• MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager and approve the followxng appointments; NAME Dianna J. Platz 7433 W. Circle Northeast Fr7dley, Minnesota 55432 Sharon Kay Waldstein 717 - 81st �venue NortheaSt Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 POSITION Cashier - License Clerk Secretary - Assessor`s Office SALARY REPLACES $324 OD Sharon per Waldstein Month $340.00 New Per Position Month PAGE 6 The motion was seconded, and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: (A) BOAAD OF HEALTH: ACTIVITY REPORT MOTION by Harris to receive the report from the Board of Health. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (S) CITY ATTORNEY: EASEMENT - COLLINS: Mayor ILirkham said he felt it had been the intent of the Counc�l in the original agreement to make this a paper exchange. Councilman Sheridan said he felt there was no question about it, and he felt the City should live up to the agreement no matter what the cost. The City Attorney said that from a legal standpoint it was for the stated amount of money, but from a moral standpoint the sense of the agreement should be followed. Councilman Harris said that the property owners should be notiEied of the figure as it wi11 be reflected in the value of the property. The City Attorney said that the C�ty Clerk could be notified to write off the balance of the special assessrnents or a check could be written to the property owners and they could pay the special assessments. He said that he would discuss this with the FLnance Director and prepare a resolution for the next Council Meeting. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the communication from the City Attorney regarding the Collins easement. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (C) CITY MANAGER - LIGHTS - NNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: � r The City Manager explained that this letter was in regard to the installation of three poles and mercury vapor lights in the Fridley Junior High School , area at 61st Avenue Northeast. Mayor Kirkham asked if these were at the locations as agreed upon at the �oint meeting. The City Manager said that they were. _ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 2, 1968 PAGE 7 � MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to approve the insta11at1on of three street lights at the Fridley Junior High School, for which the school is to reimburse rhe City for a11 charges. Seconded Uy Counc�lman Harris. Upon a voice voCe, there being no nays, Mayor ILirkham declared the motion carried, VISITORS: SCHI�IEDEKE - REQUEST FOR CORRECTION IN ZONING: Mr. Eldon Schmedeke, 5900 University Avenue Northeast, said that he came before the Council for a correction in zoning - not a rezoning. He said his property is located at 59th Avenue and 3rd Street, and when the thoroughfare went in, the front lots were taken for the highway. He said that he is in the automobile and trailer business, which are now hiding behind his business. He said that the customers come in at Che Uack of the building. Mr Schmedeke said that he had bought this property in 1948 as commercial property and had been paying taxes on it for 20 years He said he learned these lo[s were zoned R-2 when he went to Court with the State Highway Department He said that he has always considered it commercial, as do his neighbors, and he was never notified of any change He said that the City Assessar considers it commercial property also Mx, Schmedeke said that he has a lot to the north and one to the south of these three lots which he is willing to pay the fee for the rezoning on. � Mayor Kirkham said that if the property was zoned commercial, iastead of rezoning it, �ust a correction of the erxor may Ue needed. He said the Administration could research past records and see if it was ever changed Councilman Sheridan said that a master plan of zoning had 6een set up in 1955 aad there were some changes made before it was adopted. Council- man Harris said that alChough this may be �ust an error to be corrected, it will not resolve the problems of what the zoni�g should be on the east side of 3rd Street Mr, Schmedeke showed the Council pictures of the preseat building and previous building on the site He went through the history of buying the property in 1948 when there was no zon7.ng, and building the present building in 1956. He gave the 1ega1 address as Lots 16, 17, 18, Block 12, Hyde Park Addition. Mayor Kirkham said that previous maps should be on file, and the Administration can check back and reeiew this. Councilman Harris said he felt this was a legitimate request if Mr, Schmedeke was operating commercially in 1948 Mayor Kirkham suggested that the whole strip be included in the research, and Mr. Schmedeke may not have to rezone his ocher lots. Councilman Lieb1 asked Mr. Schmedeke zf he was only interested in the property up to 60th Avenue Mr. Schmedeke said this was correct, Mayor Kirkham said that this wi11 be reeearched and back on the agenda at the next meeting COAT RACK; , The Council discussed having a coat rack for the Council Chambers, and thought that possibLy a coat rack on rollers that could be rolled out of the way when it was not needed would be best. ADJOiIRNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Kirkham declared the Regular Council Meeting of January 2, 1968 ad�ourned at 9:00 P.M Respectfully submitted, , ��;� ,�✓ yL�zcr-,�-� Mary Lu Strom Secretary to the Council / i , ,� �� � v- �'�_ - �—��_L , Jack 0 Kirkham ` MAYOR � , _, b�� L