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' THE MiNUTES OF THE SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MCETING OF MARCH 11, 1968
The Special Public Hearing Meeting of March 11, 1968 was called to order by
Mayor Kirkham at 5;10 P.M.
OPENING CEREMONY:
Mayor Kirkham asked the audience to stand and �oin the Council in saying the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kirkham, Lieb1, Samuelson
MENIBERS ABSENT: Harris, Sheridan
ADOPTION OF AGEN➢A:
Mayor Kirkham said that Item 4, "Discussion with Northern States Power
Regarding Street Lighting Layout" has been deleted from the agenda, and the
following items should be added; Item 7-"Ordinance Amending Chapter 335,
Section 38.081 of the City Code"; "Ordinance Repealing 3 Sections in Chapter
� 36 Regarding the Board of Health"; "Ordinance L-�mending Chapter 37 Regarding
CLeaning of Premises and Repealing Section 37.D3". Item 8-"Appointment,
Custodian". Item 9-"Accept Deed from Ing Siverts", Item 10 -"Considera-
tion of Resolution Regarding Horwath Report".
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt the Agenda as amended, Seconded by
Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL - SANITARY SEWER WATER AND
STORM SEWER PRO,TECT -0�88 (ADDENDUM N0. 2):
Mayor Kirkham read the Notice of Hearing. The Crty Engineer explained that
this pro�ect basically covers the installation of- water and sewer lines in
Beech and Elm Street. He said thah there are two proposals for the area.
One will only cover the smaller area of Beech and Elm, and the other proposal
would be for deeper lines that would be extended to serve a Larger area. The
City Engineer said there would be two different assessment costs, as the
second proposal would use larger pipe. Mayor Kirkham asked if there wes any-
one in the audience that cared to be heard.
Mr. HaroLd Harris, 6210 Riverview Terrace, said he did not feel this additional
expense was feasible at this time. He said that this property is not developed
at this time, and until it can be developed, this would be a waste of taxpayer's
� money. He said that there is a ditch that runs across Beech and Elm Streets,
and this problem should be taken care of before any upgrading is done. Mr.
Harris said that he has put $1700 in a well, which would be a big waste of
money for him. He said he would ob�ect to being assessed for a larger pipe
for another area that would get the benefit.
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Mr. Aichard Harris, 6200 Riverview Terrace, said he would like to know why '
this is wanted. The Crty Engineer said that buildings were being built in
this industrial area without fire protection. He said that before a sewer
outlet was not available and the City did not want to put in water as they
did not want to dig once for water and once for sewer, but now a sewer
was available, and both of these utilities could be put in at the same
time. He said that this was the reason these proposals have been brought
before the City Council at this time. Mr. Richard Harris asked where the
water pipe would be brought in at. The City Engineer said that it would
be brought in from 79th Avenue and East River Road, under the railroad
tracks. Mr. Harris asked about the possibility of bringing it in another
way so it would not have to be �acked under the tracks. The Consulting
Engineer explained the original plans for serving this area with a water
system.
Mr. Richard Harris said he did not see how the laterals can be resolved
until the ditch problem is resolved. He said that if an improvement is to
be made, the whole thing should be done and not �ust part of it. Council-
man Lieb1 said that the Council has discussed this ditch, and it involves
a large area, and he asked the people if they were aware the property
owners would be assessed for some of the cost. Mr. Harris said that the
Spring Lake Park storm sewer is causing the problems, and they should have
to pay a large amount of the cost. Councilman Liebl said that the City
has not been successful in getting Spring Lake Park to participate in the
cost. The City Attorney asked the City Engineer if there was substantial
drainage from the state highway. The City Engineer said yes, part of the '
drainage comes from Spring Lake Park and part from the Minnesota Highway
Department.
Councilman Liebl asked if this pro�ect had been petitioned. The City
Engineer said that there had been a petition two years ago, but it was not
put in at that time because the sewer outlet was not available, hut it can
be provided now if the people want the improvement. He said that usually
utilities have to be in before an area wi11 develop, and in case there was
ever a fire in the area, the City �aants to be on record as having proposed
this improvement to the people.
Mayor Kirkham asked if there was anyone in the audience who was in favor of
thepro�ect. There was no answer. He asked if there was anyone else in the
audience who was against the pro�ect, There was no answer. He asked Mr.
Richard Harris, Mr. Harold Harris, and Mr. A1 Johnson, 6211 Riverview Terrace,
if they were interested in the City pursuing more vigorously a way to solve
the storm water drainage. Mr. Richard Harris said he believed this was tied
in with the improvement and has to be solved first. The City Engineer said
that if this was the wish of the property owners, a study can be made and brought
back on the storm sewer also. Cosncilman Samuelson said he thought this would
have been included originally. The City Engineer said it was not included
because the cost would be quite high. Councilman Lieb1 pointed out to the
property owners that the cost would be quite high, but once the utilities are
in, the land will be worth more money. The City Attorney said the City would ,
have to have a meeting with Spring Lake Park to try and reach some agreement
on cost participation, otherwise there would have to be a determination made
by some other body on what they contribute and what cost they are responsible
for. He said that it may be possible that the Minnesota Highway Department
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' should be contacted also. Mayor Kirkham suggested that the hearing be closed
and that the Council take the initiative in an action pursuing a study of
the storm sewer-watershed area involved, with the idea of resolving the
problem with a 3-way cost splitYing between Spring Lake Park, the Minnesota
Highway Department and the City of Fridley, He said that a preliminary
report can he made and brought back to the Council.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson Co close the Public Hearing on Preliminary
Assessment Roll - Sa mtary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer Pro�ect �'k88 (Addendum
��2). Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
Mayor Kirkham declared the hearing closed at 8;45 P,M.
PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING REQUEST TO REZONE LOTS 16, 17, 18, 1�I,OCK 12,
AND LOT 30, BLOCK 21, HYDE PARK ADDITION FROM R-2 TO C-2: ELDON SCHMEDEKE:
Mayor Kirkham read the Notice of Hearing. Mr. Schmedeke asked if the City
had received any ob�ections to this rezoning. Mayor Kirkham said he had
not heard of any ob�ections from the citizens. Mr. Schmedeke said that he
has turned in a petition of the people that live within 200 feet of the
area, for the Council's consideration.
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Mr. Schmedeke briefly reviewed his request. He said that until four years
ago, 59th Avenue had gone through to University Avenue, but now he has no
access to University. He said he needs the lots to display the vehicles
he sells, and if he had �ust bought the property and the people were
' ob7ecting it would be a dif£erent matter, but his business has been there
a long time. He pointed out that according to the Planning Commission
Minutes, one member had been willing to spot zone for a 4-plex at the
other end of this block, but was against his rezoning. He also felt they
should have considered �ust his 5 lots as published, but had veered off into
a larger area. Mayor Kirkham asked if there was anyone in the audience that
wanted to speak in favor of this rezoning. Mr. Schmedeke said that most of
the people have been heard from at one time or other. Mayor Kirkham asted
if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the rezoning. One visitor said he
would like to know if the lots wi11 be used for the same business, or if sma11
commercial stores would be going in. Mr. Schmedeke said that he was a used
car dealer and would use these lots for his business as he has since 1948.
Councilman Liebl asked if there was anyone opposed to the rezoning of these
lots. Mr. Robert Hughes, Chairman of the Planning Commission, said he
would have to restate his position. Councilman Lieb1 asked if anyone in the
audiance had ever been notified of a rezoning of this property through letter
or contact in the past 15 years. One man ans*aered that he had recieved a
notice, but he lived in a different area, so it would have been for a difierent
rezoning or some pro�ect. Councilman Liebl asked Mr. Schmedel,e under what
condition had he bought this property, residential, commercial or induGtrial.
Mr. Schmedeke said that he had bought his property with the intent of using
it for commercial property,
1 Mayor Kirkham explazned that the Council had some time ago adopted the policy
of closing a public hearing, and not making a final determination the same
evening as the hearing to give the Council an opportunity to study the
findings of a hearing. He also explained that it takes four Councilmen to
pass a rezoning ordinance, so this will be done at a later meeting.
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A visrtor to the Council Meeting asked how many time something has to be ,
brought up before a determination is made. Mayor Rirkham said that this has
bee❑ the first hearing the Council has held on this rezoning request. He
said that the requests first go to the Planning Commission and then to the
Council, and the Council cannot legally take any action until a public hearing
is he1d.
Councilman Lieb1 said he would make a motion that action be taken at the
next Council Meeting to approve or deny the rezoning request or if it is
tabled that Mr. Schmedeke be given a staisfactory explanation of why it is
being tabled. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson, Mayor Kirkham said that
the other Councilmen should have a chance to review the minutes of the
Public Hearing, and although he would also like to see this resolved as
soon as possible, he did not think the motion should be worded that the
Council must take action at the next meeting, but that it be placed on the
agenda, and then some action will be taken. Councilman Liebl said that this
had been the intent of his motion.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl that consideration of the rezoning request as
requested by E1don Schmedeke be placed on the agenda for the Regular Council
Meeting of March 18, 1968. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to close the public Hearing on the Rezoning '
Request to rezoae Lots from R-2 to C-2 as requested by Eldon Schmedeke.
Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the h�aring closed at 9:03 P.M.
CONSIDERATION OF CITY ATTORNEY REPORT REGARDING DRAINAGE OF SHADY OAK ADDITION -
ANDREW P. GAWEL CONTRACTING:
The City Attorney said he had not been present at the last Council Meeting, but
the Council discussion had been relayed to him by Mr. Gibbs. He said that as
he understands the question, it is whether a developer in proposing a plat
can do any construction that would block a neighbors natural drainage, and his
answer would be that he cannot. He said this would be a matter the City would
not be involved in, but hetween two property owners. He said that if the
property has a street that is to be dedicated, the City should be certain the
street wi11 not block or prevent the natural drainage. He said the City
Engineer should study this carefully, to make sure there are adequate culverts
or other means provided so that any streets in the plat do not block the natural
drainage or cause damage to any neighboring property. Councilman Samuelson said
he felt that if the drainage system is to be altered, the property owner should
provide an alternate means of draining the property, and no alternate plans has
been presented to the Council.
The City Engineer said that he had pointed out at the last meeting, that to really
solve this problem, the whole storm sewer system will have to be put in. He
said that the developer only wants to build one house and would be willing to '
deepen some existing holes to retain more water. Mr. Gawel said that they have
committed themselves to one lot, and are not interested in the others at this
time. Councilman Liebl asked the City Engineer what could be done at a minimum
cost at this time. The City Engineer said there will be problems with any
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' minimum effort. Councilman Liebl asked if Mr. Gawe1 owned enough of the land
to petition fpr the storm sewer. The City Engineer said that he would not
own enough of the Land as the drainage area is quite large. Mayor Kirkham
said that Zf the developer with the help of the City Engineei could develop
a lot without creating additional problems for someone else, this would be
a di£ferent matter, but he said he could not agree with issuing a building
permit if it is only going to compound problems.
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The Council studied the plat map with relation to the elevation of the lots,
and the direction in which the lots will drain. The City Attorney said that
Minnesota 1aw states that a person can get rid of the water on his property
in a reasonable fashion, as long as he does not damage ad�oining proper_ty,
but he cannot cut off the natural drainage of another person's property, or
he will be sub�ect to a lawsuit. Councilman Liebl said he wanted to be faxr
to the developer and to the other property owners also, and suggested Mr.
Gawel work with the City Engineer to find a way to resolve this problem.
The City Attorney said that this man should have the same right� as the
property owner across the street from him, so it would seem to him that if
a method could be developed so that the water is not drainiag across Ferndale,
it would be fair to permit this developer to build on his property. The C�ty
Engineer said there is a 12 foot difference in elevation, and they can get
the water around by surface. He said the only thing will be that the amount
of runoff wi11 increase.
� The City Manager suggested that the Council cou11 grant a permit with the
stipulation that there is a drainage plan that satisfactorily resolves the
drainage problem and does not create a problem for any neigh6or, and that
the responsibility for any problems would belong to the developer entirely.
He suggested that the developer could be requested to sign an agreement
absolving the City of any responsibility.
Councilman Liebl said that since the Councilman of the 2nd Ward was not
present, he would suggest they table this item until the next Gouncil
Meeting, and in the meantime Mr. Gawe1 could work out a proposal to present
for the Council's consideration. Mayor Kirkham said he agreed the Council
should wait for Councilman Sheridan. Mr. Gawe1 said he was willing to go
along with whatever is necessary to solve the problem, but he did not want
to keep coming again and again. Mayor Kirkham reminded Mr. Gawel that a
determinatlon had been made at ong� time, when the permit had been denied,
and at this time the Council is reconsidering that determination, and is
willing to continue reconsideration as long as there is something new to
consider. Mr.Gawel asked when the overall storm sewer system will be going
in. Mayor Kirkham said that no determination has been made on this because
of the size of the area and the cost of the pro�ect.
Councilman Liebl said that the Council is very seriously concerned about
this pmhlem, from both the developers and ad�oining property owners stand-
point. He said he would vote for a permit if tilr. Gawel could come up with
some way that this could be done. Mr. Gawel saZd he will discuss thls
, further with the City Engineer, 6ut he did not think he would be causing
any problem by building.
MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to table the consideration of drainage of Shady
Oak Addition until the next Regular Council Meeting of March 18, 1968
Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there heing no nays,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
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DISCUSSIDN OF SIGN PERMiT - NAEGELE - T.H. �k65;
MOTION by Gouncilman Samuelson to table this discussion until the next
regular Council Meeting of March 18, 1968. Seconded by Councilman Liebl.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
POSTING OF LOAD LIMITS ON STREETS IN AREA EAST OF CENTRAL AVENUE AND SOUTH
OF MISSISSIPPI STREET:
The City Engineer said that the City will be posting load limits until
May 15th to protect the City streets. He said that he and the City Managex
had visited the Lenny Cochran property on the southwest corner of Rice Creek
Road and Stinson Boulevard because of complaints of hauling. He said there
is an alteration permit required for this hauling, and Mr. Cochran did make
application for the permit and it was approved by the Council, '6ut he has
refused to put up the required bond for the permit. The City Attorney said
that he was in the process of getting a declaratory �udgment on the validity
of the ordinance and how it applied to Mr. Cochran, The City Engineer said
that this is being brought before the Council so they are aware of what the
administration is doing to encounter this problem� and that these roads will
be posted. Councilman Lieb1 asked if this was being done because the streets
are being torn up, or because Mr. Cochran is in violation of the ordinance.
The City Engineer said that his trucks wouid be tearing up the street, Tkne
City Ma[�agar saic1 that�this is' being,done as the re5ule bfi ca?ls about�the
t�ea�y t�uck� gaing-�1r1 a�.d o�nt, �,, ,
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to concur with the recommendation of the
Administration and that the additional stx�ts such as Stinson Boulevard be
posted as requested, Seconded by Councilman Liehl. Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carrie�l unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF PAOPOSED ORDINANCES REGARDING THE BOARD OF HEALTH, CLEANING
OF PREMISES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SANITARY STORAGE OF GARBAGE:
The Gity Attorney had prepared three proposed ordinances for the Council's
consideration. He reviewed the sections of the City Code which they would
repeal or amend. He said that if the Council wished they could pa� them at
first reading this a�,e€ling, and befoxe the next Council Meeting they could
compare them with the present wording of the code. He said that one of the
changes has to do primarily with the Board of Health and its responsibility
on making inspections. He said that the Ordinance amending Section 3$.081
deletes the language that presently states that refuse which has remained
on the premises for more than one week is declar�d a nuisance and shall be
abated. He said this being deleted because of the possible interpretation
that garbage has to be on the premises a week before it is in violation.
He said that the Ordinance amending Chapter 37 requires some additional
corzections to Section 37.01, and can be adopted at first reading sub�ect
to that amendment if the Council wishes, and it will be typed in for the
second reading,
Mayor Kirkham asked for the ruling on taking action on the Ordinances with
only three Councilmen present. The City Attorney said that three votes are
sufficient except for changes in zoning, and these ordinances can be passed
on first reading
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� Councilman Samuelson said that these ordinances do not provide the Police
Department with a tagging provision as discussed in the City Manager's
memorandum to the Council. The City Manager said that he had indicated
that a tagging ordinance would be considered later on, and a11 these wi11
be tied together in the tagging ordinance.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 36, SECTION 36.07, 36.08,
AND 36.09 REGARDING THE BOARD OF HEALTH:
MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to pass the Ordinance regardino the Board of
Health upon first reading, waiving the reading. Seconded by Councilman
Samuelson. Upon a ro11 callvote, Kirkham, Liebl, Samuelson voting aye,
there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 37, SECTION 37.03 OF THG
CITY CODE REGARDING CLEANING OF PREMISES AND REPEALING SECTION 37.03:
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to pass the ardinance regarding cleaning
of premises and repealing Section 37.03 at first reading, wai�ving the
reading. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a ro11 ca11 vote, Kirkham,
Liebl, Samuelson voting aye, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried unanimously.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 335, SF.CTION 38.081 OF THC
CITY CODE PROVIDING FOR THE SANITARY STORAGE OF REFUSE, GARBAGE, SWILL,
' RUBBISH AND WASTE MATTER;
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to pass the ordinance amending Chapter 335,
Section 38.081 of the City Code upon first reading, waiving the reading.
Seconded by Councilman Samuelsoa. Upon a roll ca11 vote, Kirkham, Liebl,
Samuelson voting aye, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the
motion carried unanimously.
MOTTON by Councilman Samuelson that the Council concur with the Administration
on their recommendations for a policy to be followed during the clean up
drive, and with the handling of the ordinance now on record. Seconded by
Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
Councilman Liebl explained to the audience that there will be a news
release published to make the public aware of the clean up program, and
the City Manager will be taking the initiative to see that violators
receive a letter asking for their cooperation. He said that this
program wi11 help us have a cleaner City and wi11 improve our imaga.
He said that it is not the Council's intent to harass any citizens, but
to make Fridley a better place to live.
The City Attorney told the Council that the City did get a conviction
on the �unk car ordinance in municipal court. The individual pleaded
' guilty and was fined $100 and given 20 days to get the �unk cars off
his property.
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APPOINTMENT:
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to concur with the recommendation of the
Administration and approve the following appointment;
NAME
POSITION SALARY REPLACES
Ernest S. Meados Custodian $475 per month Mr. Sohn Peters
1204 - lOSth Lane N.E.
Blaine, Minnesota
Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
Mayor Rirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
ACCEPT DEED - MR, ING T. SIVERTS:
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The City Engineer said that the Gity is acquiring a part of this property from
Mr, and Mrs Ing Siverts. The City Attorney said that the City had an option
to purchase a portion of the low land which is shown as a triange on the map
in the southwest corner. IIe said that in addition to this, Mr. Siverts will
be coming to the Council with a request to plat or subdivide his property. He
said that the map has previously shown a road easement dedication of 66 feet
right-of-way from County Road H to the property north of Mr. Siverts The
City Attorney said that the deed theCity is considering would extend the
dedication to the City so that the right-of-way would extend southerly some
185 feet from his northerly pxoperty line. He said that this proposal is
in conjunction with the future development of his property, and he is
offering it to the City without cost to the City. Councilman Samuelson asked
the City Attorney if he has checked the deed. The City Attorney said that
the legal description the surveyor had used, was the one used on the deed.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to accept the deed from Gerta Jean Siverts
and Ing. T. Siverts as an easement for roadway purposes. Seconded by Council-
man Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the
motion carried unanimously.
The City Engineer pointed out that although the City is accepting the easement,
the City will not be maintaining the road unless the property owner r-equests
a permanent improvement, and then there wi11 either have to be a cul-de-sac or
a connection to some other road for the moving of equipment, The City Attorney
said that this point was we11 taken, and the acceptance of the dedication is
not to be taken as an indication that a street will be constructed immediately.
The City Engineer said that some people think that after a road dedication, the
City should open up the road and maintain it as a gravel road.
RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO LIQUOR STUDY OF HORWATH AND HORWATH:
Mayor Rirkham read the proposed resolution to the audience, and said that he
would urge the adoption of the resolution.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt the resolution pertaining to liquor
study of Horwath and Horwath.
Councilman Liebl said that he though the first WHEREAS paragraph would be
more truthful if the words, "because of the urging of the Chair" were added,
and he said he would ob�ect to the last NOW TtIEREFORE� paragraph, because he
felt Mayor Kirkham or Councilman Harris had taken a public position for
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� private liquor at a party caucus meeting. He asked what the purpose of the
resolution was. Councilman Liebl said he had made the motion in July to
contract the study with Horwath & Horwath, which was passed on a 4 to 1
vote. He said he had done so because Mayor Kirkham explained there was
some urgency so the report could be back before the election. He said
he thought this should be in the resolution, because if he had not been
urged, he would not haoe made the motion. He said he had taken the Mayor`s
explanation at face value, but it had not materialized, and he asked why it
had taken so long. Mayor Kirkham said that no one could answer why except
the people that made the study. He said that he is urging the adoption of
this resolution this evening, but he did not urge for the agreement the
Council entered into. A11he had done was bring the matter before the
Council. He said he did not understand Councilman Liebl's question on the
last paragraph. Councilman Liebl said that some Councilman,either the Mayor
or Councilman Aarris, had taken a public stand on this issue at a City
Convention, and by taking a stand, he felt they pre�udiced the committee.
Councilman Samuelson said they were not tying their position to the report.
Mayor Kirkham said he believed that Councilman Lieb1 had written an article
in the newspaper in which he had taken a stand opposed to private liquor.
Councilman Lieh1 said that this had been his quarterly report, and he had
said he wanted to make sure what private liquor would do. Mayor Kirkham read
the last paragraph out loud again, and said he did not believe Councilman
Liebl understood what it said, as it did not reflect on any Council member's
opinion. Councilman Liebl asked if they were saying that there were errors
' in the report. Mayor Kirkham said this was true, and this is what it says
in the resolution. Mayor Kirkham asked the Finance Director if the Horwath
bi11 has been paid. The Finance Director said that �ust the retaining fee
has been paid, plus the bi11 for the extra copies the Council ordered.
Councilman Samuelson said that this resolution would �ustify the lack of
payment if it is passed.
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The motion to adopt the resolution failed for lack of a second. Mayor Kirkham
said they should see what the other two Councilmen have to say.
VISITOR•
Mr. Richard Harris, 6200 Riverview Terrace, asked if there are load limrts on
dirt roads into industrial areas. The City Engineer said that the load limits
are posted, and if they are not posted, it is safe to say there are no restric-
tions ,
Mrs. Harris said there is a barricade across the street between the Mississippi
River and East River Road, approximately between Alden and Riverview Terrace,
which has been there for awhile and is not even 1it. The City Engineer said
that if there is a broken water main in winter, the street cannot be repaired,
but when it is warmer the blacktop wi11 be fixed. He said that the people
were free to ca11 in at any time, and let the Admnistration know of these
problems. Mayor Izirkham said that this problem will be taken care of as soon�
as possihle.
' Mr. Harold Sullivan, 522-66th Avenue Northeast, said that 7th Street going
north from Mississippi Street is getting to be a speedway, and he asked if
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there was some king of solution for this problem. He said that in the
morning when the children are waiting for the bus is the most dangerous
time. There was a discussion about gutting up a stop sign, but the
Council felt they want to slow down traffic, but did not want more stop
signs. Mayor Kirkham asked the City Manager if he would have the Police
Department use the radar north of Mississippi Street on 7th Street for
the next week.
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MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Council-
man Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared
the Public Hearing Meeting of March 11, 1968 ad�ourned at 10:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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