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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 18, 1968
The Regular Council Meeting of March 18, 1968 was called to order by Mayor
Kirkham at 8:06 P.M.
OPENING CEREMONY:
Mayor Kirkham asked everyone to stand and �oin in saying the Pledge of A1legiance
to the F1ag. Reverend Gilbert C. Anderson from the Fridley Covenant Church
gave the Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
MEMSERS PRESENT: Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan
MEMBERS ASSENT: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH �, 1968;
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the Minutes of ihe Regular Council
Meeting of March 4, 1968 as submitted, Seconded by Councilman Samuelson.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Izirkham declared the motion
carried.
APPROVAL OF MINIITES. SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF MARCH 11, 1968•
MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to adopt the Special Public Hearing Meeting
Minutes of March 11, 1968. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Mayor Kirkham said that there were several items to be added to the agenda
Item SA, "MAYOR'S REPORT REGARDING BUS SERVICE". Item 9a, "D. i�7. ONAN STDRM
DRAIN". Item 28, "LOAD ZIMIT RESTRICTIONS". Item 29, "FLOOD INFDRMATION
STUDY AND RESOLUTION". Ttao Communications were added to the Agenda, (D)"CHARLES
T.ANGER: CONTINUATIO�V OF LIQUOR STUDY", and (E) REVEREND HENDERSON: LETTERS
REGARDING RICE CREEK/CENTRAL AVEN(7E PLAN" Item 14, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CREATION OF A PUBLIC SAFETY CONSTRUCTION FUND" was deleted from the agenda
and is to te brought back April 1, 1968.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt the Agenda as amended. Seconded by
Counci',man Har'tis. Jpon a voice w te, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carrled unanimously.
AWAADING OF CEATIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT AND APPRECIATION:
' Mayor Kirkham said that this is the first time the Council has pr�sented Special
Awards, and that it aas a pleasure to do so. He read the names of the past
Committee and Commisson members that were to receive Certificates of Apprecia-
tion, and asked the following persons to come forward and receive their plaques;
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Mr. Wayne F. Saunders, Board of Appeals; Mr 7ames Spence, Parks and '
Recreation Commission, Mrs. Helen Treuenfels, Human Relations Committee;
lfr, Thomas Myhra, Human Relations Committee, Mr. William Stukas, Human
Relations Committee. Mayor Kirkham said that there are an outstanding
bunch of athletes at the Fridley High School, and these young men have
participated in the State High School Wrestling Tournament, and the Council
would like to recognize them. He presented Certificates of Achievement to
the two wrestling coaches, Mr. Don Meyers and Mr. Walt Wenholz, and to the
following members of the wrestling team; Mr. Richard Aune, Mr. Steve
Carlson, Mr. William Massof, Mr. Kevin Knudson, Mr. Steve Lind, Mr. Roger
Lennox, Mr. Alan Palmer, Mr. Kenneth Cochran.
CONSIDERATION OF RICE/CREEIZ CENTRAL AVENUE PLAN:
Mayor Kirkham read the Public Notice. The City Engineer explained briefly
that early last year the people in this area wanted to develop some of the
pazcels. The Planning Commission felt a study of the overall area should
be done and hired Hodne and Associates to develop a road plan for the area
which was brought before all the people concerned last March. The City
Engineer said that many meetings have been held by the Plats and Subdivisions
Subcommittee and tay the Planning Commission, and the final plan before the
Council is the one they recommend.
Councilman Harris asked how many people attended the Council Meeting in
regard to this item. 9 people raised their hands. Councilman Harris asked
how many of these people were in favor of the p1an. 6 people raised their '
hands. He asked how many people were opposed to the plan and 3 people
raised their hands.
Mr. Reverend Henderson, representing the Peoples Church, 41st and Van Buren
Street Northeast, said that the wishes of the Srustees of the Church remain
the same as they have been and they would like to go on record opposing the
plan. He said they purchased the property because there was other ground
to go with it, and they were not anxious to see their piece of ground
opened up for egress to the east and west. He said they have no plans
to offer the Council on what they intend to do with their property, but at
present would like to leave it as it is. He said that with a couple of
changes in the plan 90% of the plan could be carried out, and sti11 leave an
opening for the future use of Lot 1, Block 3, if they would change their
position for any reason.
Mayor Kirkham asked if there was anyone else in khe audience opposed to the
plan. Mr. Theodore Theilmann, 1540 Rice Creek Road, said that his concern
was whether he would be taxed for the two cul-de-sacs shown, if they were
put in. The City Engineer said that if the improvement went in and his
property benefitted from it, he thought the Council would choose to assess
the property. She City Engineer saxd the plan is an overall plan, and
would not necessarily develop this year or next year, but would give a
general idea, so that if one of the parcels were to be developed, it would
fit in with the rest, and the area would not develop in a hodge podge way.
He said that Mr. Theilmann's parcel is fairly large, and the value would '
probaUly go up once the property around it was improved. Mr. Theilmann
said he did not believe as many lots could be developed as shown on the
map. The City Engineer said that the plan shows that Mr. Theilmann
would need some additiunal land to develop his property into 7 lots.
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� Councilman Harris a:,ked Mr. Theilmann if he would be opposed to the plan,
if the Council decided that there was no benefit to his property from the
cul-de-sacs Mr. Ttieilmann said he would have no ob�ection if there was
no additional cost. There was a dzscussion regarding the dotted lines
shown on the map, aiid it was explained that if this propertiy was subdivided,
the dotted Lines inclicated where the two cul-de-sacs could �oin into a street.
Mayor Kirkham said that the Council would not put in streeCS unless they
were petitioned for He said the Zdea would be to adopt a plan that could
be followed as the �;roups of parcels develop, but nothing would be done
until the people wanted it developed.
Councilman Liebl ret�d the Minutes of the Planning Commission regarding
this plan from thei� meeting of February 29th. He said he thought the
Planning Commission has been very fair in this matter as they have con-
sidered both the smt�ll and big property owners Mr TheiLmann said again
that he would be in favor if no roads, or sewers were put in. Mrs.
Theilmann was the tturd person who had raised her hand as being opposed
Mayor Kirkham asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the plan. Mr,
RLChard Carlson, 3509 Maplewood Drive, said that he and his father own
a parcel on the east side ad�acent to Mr. Theilmann, and that a year ago
they came in for a]and alteration permit He said they feel this will
benefit the entire <<rea in the future, and they would like knowing the
, generalities rather than come in wxth a plan of their own that may not
fit in. He said he thought the Planning Commission had done a good �ob,
No one else in favos wished to speak. Mayor ILirkham asked Mr Hughes,
Chairman of the Placming Commission, if he had any comment to make.
Mr. Hughes said that the Planning Commission views have been given
previously, and thexe was nothing new he could add.
Councilman Lieb1 asl�ed Reverend Henderson how many peopLe the City would
be dealing with, if a future Counczl has to give approval of the street
pattern. Reverend F[enderson said it would be �ust the trustees, three
men and himself. Reveren�: Henderson came to the Council table and
pointed out an altexnate plan bringing 2 roads down together Mrs Skog
came to the Council table and ob�ected to his idea as it would affect
her property and shE would be required to pay for far more improvements
and streets.
Councilman Harris svggested that the Council meet with the Planning Commission
before they make a oecision, as the Planning Commission has spent a 1ot of
time studying this, but the Council is seeing it for the first time. Council-
man Lieb1 said that his ideas tied in with the PLanning Commission, who he
felt had done a ver;� good �ob.
There was a discuss�on about another possible way of bringing the streets in,
but Mrs. Skog said ihat if this was done, they would not have enough land
on one end and she siould have 4 lots that she could not sell.
' Councilman Sheridan suggested that the communications from Reverend Henderson
to the Planning Comnussion may be a help to the Council in making their
decision.
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MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the copies of five communications ,
that Reverend Henderson has written the Plamm�g Commission over a period
of tims. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being
no nays, Mayor P.irkham declared the motion carried unanimously
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the proposed plan as outlined hy
Hodne and Associates and as recommended by the Planning Commission and any
othex communications received relating to this pro�ect Seconded by Council
man Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried,
Councilman Harris asked if anyone was planning any immediate development in
this area. Mr. Carlson said they would not 6egin until they have a proper
road plan to follow, but it may be delaying them, if it is not decided
before the summer is over. Councilman Sheridan said he had received a ca11
from Mr. 0'Bannon who was out of town and could not attend the meeting, and
he had said he was in favor of the plan as presented, and wants a street
plan accepted so he can start moving.
MOTION by Councilman Harris that this Rice Creek/Central Avenue Plan be
brought back to the Council at the second meeting in April, which will
be April 8, 1968. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF REZONING REQUEST - ELDON SCHMEDEKE:
Mayor Kirkham said that the Public Hearing on this rezoning request had been '
held before the Council at the last meeting, and he is sure 6oth the Planning
Commissic�n and the Council recognize Mr. Schmedeke's plight and that he has
been forced to operate on a Special Use Permit, while he had assumed he was
operating in a commercial area. He said the Council is fully aware that
there should be a correction made, but he felt in his mind that he would
like to ask Mr. Schmedeke if he would wait for a delay in the action so
that the Council could study this portion of the area. He said he under-
stood that may people in the area would like rezonings and that there are
many abandoned dwellings so the best thing would be to have it rezoned so that
it could develop into commercial property or rezoned into a higher use. He
said that while the Council was studying it, Mr. Schmedeke could he granted
a Special Use permit for the propexty he wishes to develop for his operation
so that he will not be penalized by the delay. He said that at this time,
the Council could see if the Mianesota Highway Department would go along
with a slip-on ,and slip-off ramp for better access to the area.
Mr. Schmedeke said he appreciated the time the Council was giving to this
request, but the Planning Commission has had 12 years to come up with some-
thing, and they have not done anything. lie said that his original plan had
been to get his property rezoned first, and then work with the people for
the rest of the area. He said he has gone through all the legal steps,
a nd feels that his rezoning should be done at this time.
Councilman Harris said that he had looked this area over with Mr, Schmedeke �
a couple of weeks ago, and felt Mr. Schmedeke should be commended for his
efforts in cleaning up the area. He said that the Planning Commission has
had many opportunities to discuss this area, and he *�u uld suggest that prior
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, to any decision, because of the size of the area, he would like to sit
down with the Planning Commission and discuss this with them. He said he felt
he would be remiss if he did not have the comments of the Planning Commission
regarding the Hyde Park rezoning area.
Councilman Samuelson said he would concur with Councilman Harris that the
entire area should not be done in a one time operation and needs review
by the Council and the Planning Commission prior to any rezr,ning in the
area. Councilman Harris said that asking for a �oint meeting with the
Planning Commission would not mean that Mr. Schmedeke's request was being
denied, but would give the Council an opportunrty to ask each member of
the Commission why they had decided as they had. Mayor Kirkham said he had
encouraged Mr. Schmedeke to petition for this rezoning, but to make sure
that it is done without making an error, the Council should give it thorough
consideration with the Planning Commission.
Councilman Lieb1 said that the Hyde Park area is one area that has been
neglected in the past by previous Councils. He said that the people took
the initiative and tried to clean the area up, and their initiative should
not be discouraged or they should not be dictated to. He said he would
like to see Mr. Schmedeke receive a yes or no on his request. He said he
would like to see it rezoned.
Councilman Sheridan said he did not see where granting this rezoning request
would disrupt the larger tract or the study of it by the Councilmen. He
� said he felt the Planning Commission was in agreement with the rezoning
request, but they are looking at it from the overall standpoint and this was
the reason for their recommendation of denial
Councilman Harris said he would make a motion that the Council have a joint
meeting with the Planning Commission and at the same time discuss the Rice
Creek/Central Avenue plan with them.
Councilman Liebl said he would Like to state for the record that he has been
at every meeting held on this, because it is in his Ward, and there has not
been one ob�ector, He said the people in the area are in wholehearted
agreement.
Mr. Carl Paulson, a visitor to the Council Meeting, asked what kind of study
the Council felt was necessary. Mayor Kirkh3m said that the Council has
not discussed this with the Planning Commissi;n and the City Manager has
had some experience in planning, but they have not had a chance to discuss
it with him. He said it may be that if it is a11 zoned commercial with no
restrictions, it may a11ow too many things to come in, and a study sho�;�.d
be made and brought back before any decision is made. Councilman Harris
said that he would add to his motion that this be brought back at the Regular
Meeting of April 1, 1968. The Secretary re-read the motion as follows:
MOTION by Councilman Harris that the Council hold a �oint meeting with the
, Planning Commission, and at the same time discuss the Rice Creek/Central
Avenue Plan, and bring it back at the ReguLar Council Meeting of April l,
1968. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson
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Councilman Liebl asked Mr. Schmedeke what his opinion was Mr. Schmedeke ,
said there was a house on the property that he was planning on taking
down, ❑ow he wi11 be taxed on it another year, and the spring is when
automobiles sell and he needs the place to display the merchandise he sells,
so there are other considerations in the delay.
Another visitor to the Council Meeting asked what two additional weeks would
prove, if they have known about it for two years. Mayor Kirkham said that
he was in favor of the rezoning, but he was not certain he understood the
Planning Commission's reasons for their stand, and would like a chance to
d iscuss it with them.
Upon a voice vote, Councilman Liebl voting nay, Mayor Kirkham declared the
motion carried.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl that the Council grant the rezoning request of
E1don Schmedeke to rezone Lots 16, 17, 18, and 19, Block 12, and Lot 30,
Block 21, Hyde Park Addition from R-2 to C-2. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan.
Mayor Izirkham stated that the Council had �ust passed a motion 4 to 1 to
study this and bring it back for April 1, 1968. Councilman Harris said
that under Robert's Rules of Order the motion to table would take precedence.
Councilman Sheridan said that he had asked that the motion be read, and it
did not ask that this be tabled. Councilman Liebl said he had an action on
the floor and would ask for a roll ca11 vote. Mr. Paulson said that the
next step will be more rezoning requests, and the people across University �
to the east will want rezoning Councilman Harris said it seemed illogical
to study this and ask to bring it back at the April lst meeting, and then
vote on this past motion Councilman Lieb1 said that they would be
studying the rest of the area. He said he would ask for a roll ca11 vote.
Mr. Robert Hughes, Chairman of the Planning Commission, said that the
discussion has been extensive, and the consideration given to it by the
PLanning Commission has been very serious. He said the basic question
is not solely concerned with Mr. Schmedeke's property. He said that more
zoning appLications have come in from this area, and this is the 3rd time
the Planning Commission has recommended against a rezoning on the grounds
that the area is improperly zoned at present, and they have asked for profes-
sional assistance to help with an overall plan for the area. He said that
zoning is strongly tied to precedent, and in hearings in the previous weeks
most of the people had indicated they were interested in rezoning at some
later date. He said that if the City rezoned Mr. Schmedeke's property
without a p1an, it would be very difficult to turn down similar requests
for property in the same general area. He pointed out different types
of 6usinesses that could come in if general commercial zoning was allowed
without restrictions. Mr. Schmedeke told of rezoning requests for an apart-
ment building to be built on 2 40' lots, which would have been 1/3 smaller
than required. He said that one of the members of the Commission was
willang to do this, but called Mr. Schmedeke's request spot zoning.
Upon a ro11 call vote, Mayor Kirkham voted no, stating that he was against '
this motion in view of the motion passed to study this and bring it back
at the next meeting for action April 1st. Councilman Harris voted no and
stated he did so for the same reason. Councilman Samuelson voted nay,
Councilman Liebl voted aye, Councilman Sheridan voted aye. The motion did
not carry.
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CONSIDERATION OF DRAINAGE OF SHADY OAK ADDITION - ANDREW P. GAWEL CONTRACTING:
The City Engineer said that in this area there is almost 12 feet elevation
difference between Ferndale and the extention of Ben�amin He said that
it wi11 6e no problem at this time to get the water from Ferndale to
Ben�amin by surface, if this is necessary to take care of the water
properly. Councilman Liebl asked if there was any danger of having
Ferndale flooded by the 20% more water. The City Engineer said there
would be no problem for Ferndale, but there may be some for the property
that lies on the northeast corner of Ben�amin which is collecting most
of the water at this time. He said that to really take care of the property
a storm sewer is needed, and there is no other solution Mayor Kirkham
said that Mr Gawe1 could be asked to sign an agreement absolving the City
of any responsibitity for flooding the street or neighboring property. The
City Attorney said that this kind of agreement could be requested. Mayor
Kirkham asked Mr. Gawel if he would be willing to sign an agreement so the
City would not be responsible. Mr, Gawel said he had suggested to the City
Engineer that they build a culvert and a swale so the water would go to the
hole that it is going to nr,w, and that he did not see where developing his
lot would change anything. Mayor Kirkham said that if.he was sure there
w�u1d be no problems, he should not mind signing the agreement. A visiting
property owner in the area asked i£ the agreement would cover any damage
on Ben�amin Street a1so, Mr. Gawel said he did not know how he would be
responsible. Mayor Kirkham said that he would not be admitting liability,
but the City would be absolved of any responsibility, and someone would
have to prove that they had been damaged. Mr Gawel said that before he
signed he would have to see his attorney on where the resonsibility would
begin and end. The City Attorney said he could have his attorney call him if
he was interested in pursuing this, and he will discuss it with him Mr
Gawel said he would dothis. The City Engineer said that the City only has
an easement along one side and he would recommend the City have an easement
along the other lot also.
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan that the plat as presented be considered the
final plat only if an agreement is drawn and acceptable with the Legal
D?partment ahsolving the City of any future responsibilit9.es, and that an
Easement be acquired on the east and west side of Lot 7 Seconded by Council-
man Liebl. Upon a voice vote, Gouncilman Samuelson voting nay, the motion
carried.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE N0. 385 AMEN➢ING CHAPTER 37, SECTIONS 36.07,
36.08, AND 36.09 REGARDING THE BOARD OF HEALTH:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Ordinance �f385, waiving the second
reading and publish. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a roll ca11
voLe, Kirkham, Liebl, Aarris, Samuelson, Sheridaa voting aye, Mayor Kir'�ham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
�ING CHAPTER 37, SECTIONS 37 Ol
CODE REGARDING CLEANING OF PREM
SECTION
MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to adopt Ordinance ik386 waive the second reading
and publish Seconded by Councilman Harris Upon a ro11 call vote, I�irkham
Liehl, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the
motion carried unanimously.
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SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE N0. 387 AMENDING CHAPTER 335, SECTION 38.081
OF THE CITY CODE PROVIDING FOR THE SANITARY STORAGE OF REFUSE. GARBAGE
SWILL, RUBBISH AND WASTE MATTER:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Ordinance �'k387, waiving the second
reading and publish. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a ro11 ca11
vote, IZLrkham, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan voting aye, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF SIGN PERMIT - NAEGELE - T.H. ik65:
The City Engingger said that the Naegele Company has not approached the
City for the permits. He said that work is being done on a billboard
ordinance and it will be checked by the City Attorney and ready for the
next meeting.
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MOTION by Councilman Harxis to table this item until the xegulax Council
Meeting of Apri1 1, 1968. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried,
RESOLUTION 4�35-1968 PERTAINING TO LIQUOR STUDY OF HORWATH & HORWATH:
Mayor Kirkham said that this resolution had been discussed at the last
meeting, and has been in the agenda for study.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution �f35-1968. Seconded by
Councilman Lieb1 for discussion.
Councilman Liebl read the following prepared statement;
"In regaxd to the Resolution pertaining to the Liquor Study of Horwath &
Horwath which was put on this agenda by the urging of his honor the Mayor
of Fridley, I�'want to make a following statement to the people of Fridley
and to this m uncil.
1. The present Council ma�ority has already gone publicly on record that
they are in favor of Private La.quor at our Republican City Convention this
year.
2. The Mayor urged this Council last year to have a competent outside
firm make an honest unbiased study of our present Municipal Liquor Operation
and also give the Council a competent opinion based on facts and figures in
other communrties which went from Municipal to Private Liquor. In my
opinion, and in Lhe opinion of many who have read this Report, that wi11
cost the people of Fridley at least $3100.00, this same report has not
produced the results and minimum criteria which could have been expected
from a Firm of such outstanding reputation promised by his honor the Mayor.
3. Also I strongly psotest to his Honox the Mayor, the ways he is using
through Che Chairman of the Evaluation Committee in muscling his opinion
on this supposedly unbiased committee. Mr Mayor, we have authorized this
Committee to Evaluate the Horwath & Horwath Aeport and not to come up with
another N[ayor's Liquor Study Report which was already done once under your
Administration and we received that report in December of 1966.
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4. The Horwath & Horwath Firm wws asked by this Council to give us an
opinion and figures by which we could honestly and competently make a
decision on. In the report it says, and I quote: "The figures shown
in this Exhibits are estimates which we cannot guarantee in any way
Accordingly, we express no opinion on them," In the report it says,
and I quote: "We cannot guarantee its authenticity, although we beli�cve
it to be reliable."
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Mr. Mayor, I ask you in the name of the people, can you really make a
competent and honest decision in regard to Private Liquor based on this
Horwath & Horwath Report? If you are an honest man and respect the peoples
tax dollar as you so often proclaimed, then you would have to say no'. My
Judgment Mr. Mayor is based on facts and figures when we are talking about
the people of Fridley's tax dollars. We a11 know how much money the people
of Fridley saved themselvps �ust because we have Municipal Liquor Stores
in our City. If we as a Council want to give this up, I say to you and
the citizen of Fridley, let us be sure why and for what. This report could
not be used one way or the other. To say this resolution has to pass in
order to �ustify the lack of payment is the biggest farce of a11 Mr Mayor,
you recommended this Firm and the council acting in good faLth accepted
your recommendation at face value. It is not surprising that the people
of Fridley are asking who on the council has a personal interFSt. In my
humble opinion and I am speaking as the councilman of the 3rd Ward now,
� can you have the peoples interest at heart or on your mind and if you have,
please, prove to me and the people of Fridley but not with estimates and
pies in the sky, but with facts and figures and then have the courage to
speak up and if you can't be silent on this issue until it is aired at
the appropriate time. These are the reasons why I am not in favor of
this resolution " This ended Councilman Lieb1's statement.
Mr Wilbur idhitnore, a visitor to the Council Meeting, asked if the Resolution
could be read. Mayor Kirkham read the resolution. Councilman Sheridan
asked what the ob�ect of the resolution was. He said the City has ordered
and received the report, held up part of the payment, and he said he was not
concerned when they will get the balance of the payment. He said that on
July 24, 1967 this item was added to the agenda at a Special Meeting and
he had made a dissenting vote on proceeding with the report. He said that
it was put on the agenda at this time so the report could be staxted and
back in the Council's hands by October 1, 1967. He said it was received
Fehruary 5, 1968 which was 90 to 120 dsys later, aad he said that as far
as he was concerned, they could wait this long for their final payment
He said he felt the report was po�rly done with little emphasis or work
put into it, He said that he thought Horwath & Horwath were proUably wishing
they had not let such a report go out to the public with their name on it
He said he could not see what good the resolution was. Mayor Kirkham said
that the resolution indicates that the report has erro,-s so that the public
wi11 not be mislead into thinking the Council has adopted it as their official
� opinions. He said it wi11 show that the Council is studying it, and because
the report was ordered and received does not mean the Council has taken this
position, and the report in no way reflects the position of the Council.
The vote upon the motion to adopt Resolution �k35-1968 was a voice vote, with
Sheridan and Liebl voting nay, Mayor Kirkh%,m declared the motion carried 3 to 2
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Councilman Lieb1 said that in his statement he had strongly protested the �
way he felt the Mayor was giving his opinion to what was supposed to be
an unbiased committee. He said that the Council has asked the Committee
to evaluate the Horwath report and have not asked them to come up with
another Mayor's Liquor Report. He asked tf they were given full power
to start a new liquor report. Mayor K�rkham said his directions to the
Committee had beenthe same as given to any committee. His charge was
to evaluate the report received from Horwath and Horwath and report
back to the Council. Councilman Liebl asked if he was saying he had
given the Chairman authority for nothing else. Mayor Kirkham said yes.
Councilman Liehl said that he would prove this wrong at the next meeting.
Mr. Paulson, a visitor to the Council Meeting, asked if there wi11 be a
public hearing regarding this, or was the Council going to make a decision
without the public expressing themselves. Mayor Kirkham said he was sure
the public wi11 have many opportunities to express �hemselves. He said
that he feels a certain number of residents would favor pxivate liquor,
and a certain number wot+ld favor municipa7, liquor. He said that people
express their opinions to him on both sides of the fence, and as he
represents both of these grours, it is up to him to do this as fairly as
possible, weigh a11 facts and study thoroughly. He said that in hiring a
consultant he had relied on the advice of others, such as the Mayor of
another community, and a large hotel that had used this firm to make a
study for them. He said they came highly recoram�nded as lzadc�s ia �he
field and he had recommended them to the Council in turn He said he
has been accused of loading the committee, but he has put some people '
on the committee who are against liquor as he does not want people who
would push one way or another. Mr. Paulson again asked about holding a
hearing on this issue Mayor Kirkham said that this wi11 be on a referendum,
as this was the intent of the Council. Councilman Liebl said that this
will be done at the general election.
MAYOR'S AEPORT ON FUTURE BUS SERVICE:
Mayor Kirkham said that at the meeting of the Metropolitan Transit Commission
he had requested they study the Fridley line and possibly Spring Lake Park.
He said the City has received a firm committment for a pick up stop at the
Holiday store, which would be the final pickup between Fridley and downtown.
The Mayor said they were studying additional lots such as at the Ho11y
Stores, the parking 1ot at the hospital, the Prince of Peace Luthern Church,
the lot by the Spring Lake Park Liquor Store, and the parking lots at the
County Library and Spxing Lake Park Shopping Center. He said that another
possibility had been brought to him today to serve the Onan Company
which may make it possible to make a loop and he will forward it to the
Commission. He said that the Metropolitan Transit Commission had passed a
resolution, are very much interested, and will be in touch with the City.
AWARDING OF BIDS FOR GROUP HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE (OPENED 10;30 A.M.
MARCH 13, 1968):
The report had aot been received from Bachman-Anderson,insurance consultants. �
MOTION by Councilman Harris to table the awarding of the bids for group
hospitalization insurance until the Regular Council Meeting of April 1, 1968.
Seconded 6y Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no ttays,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
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� D.W. ONAN STORM DRAIN:
The City Engineer explained that last October the City Council waived the
requirement of the code and concurred with the request of the Onan Company
to change the storm sewer pipe under the building from cast iron to
reinforced concrete pipe. He said that the pipe installed does not meet
the specifications given in the contractor's letter at the time of request,
only the �oints meet the specifications. He said they want to make the
Council aware of this. He said that the Onan Company and the engineers
have been requested to come forward with their recommendation Council-
man Liebl asked the Plumbing Inspector if he had made a report on this to
the City Engineer. The Building Inspector said he had reported that
concrete was not in the code. The City Engineer said the Council had
waived the requirement of cast iron pipe to a11ow Onan Company to use
concrete pipe, which was supposed to be used
Councilman Harris said it seemed to him that because the owner and con-
tractor have chosen to use something less than what the code requires,
the responsibility should be solely on them for any repairs or defects.
Mr. David L. Swanson, representing the Grudem Bros. Compaay said putting
the C76 pipe in the ground came about because of a misunderstanding He
said that in ground testing showed that the pipe is structurally sound,
and the �oint itself is the part of the pipe you want to be sure does
not leak, and this does conform. He said they would like to clarify the
request they made with the City to show that the pipe is C76, but with
� the proper �oints, and since the concrete pipe does not apply to test,
they would like to go by the specifications set forth by the engineers
Walter Kiddie for this pro�ect The test would be a hydrostatic test
rather than an air test. He said this has been discussed with the Onan
Company and they are aware that this request is being made to the City.
The City Engineer said they would like an agreement which would hold the
City harmless and a letter from Walter Kiddie Construction Company
stating the results of the tests run, that they feel this is safe, and
recommending the City accept it. Councilman Harris asked NIr. R. D.
Aspelin, representing Onan Company, if they were convinced there would
be no problem after the year's guarantee has passed. Mr Aspelin
said that he was at the Council Meeting as an observer to let the Council
know they understand that there is a problem, and that it would be up
to their engineers to te11 them the type of test the pipe wi11 stand.
Councilman Harris asked if Kiddie Construction Company accepted the tests,
would it be likely that Onan would accept the tests. Mr Aspelin said yes.
Councilman Lieb1 asked the City Attorney to give his legal advice on this.
The City Attorney said he thought the suggestions of the City Engineer
for an agreement to hold the City harmless, and a letter from Kiddie
Construction Company would seem to be adequate in his opinion, and if
Onan agrees they are satisfied, it could be approached in this manner
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson that the Administration request an agreement
with D. W. Onan Company holding the City harmless for any damage that may
� be incurred, and a letter from Walter Kiddie Construction Company stating
the tests run, that they feel the pipes are saFe, and recommending that
the City accept it. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
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The Meeting reconvend at 11;00 P.M.
BUILDING STANDARDS - DESIGN CONTROI. MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 13, 1968:
1. CONSIDEAATION OF A PROPOSAL OF A MANUFACTURING PLANT ON M-2 PROPERTY (PARTS
OF PARCELS 4500 AND 7800 SOUTH � OF SECTION 11) (500-73RD AVENUE NORTHEAST)
(REQUEST BY CARTCR-➢AY COMPANY);
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Councilman Harris introduced Mr. Sohn R. 0'Hearn from the Carter-Day Company
who he had worked closely with in Carter-Day's decision to locate in Fridley.
He said that their plan is now beiag presented to the Council for a building
permit. The City Engineer explained that the building will be located
northeast of the proposed City garage. He said that the Administration has
worked very closely with Carter-Day since the very beginning, and they have
met all requi�ements and have incorporated all suggestions made by the
City. He said that they are planning to start construction April 15th
Mr. 0'Hearn explained that the plan hefore the Council is �ust the first
phase of their plans, and is for a building that will employee 130 to 140
employees. He explained their future expansion plans and said that
eventually they will have 4D0,000 squre feet of plant which wi11 employ
400 to 500 people. He said they do not plan on cutting one tree down that
does not have to be as they would like to leave a wooded natural area, and
they have $5,000 in their budget to clean up the area.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur with the recommendation of the Su6-
committee and issue a building permit to Carter-Day Company. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. 0'Hearn gave the Council copies of the Company's annual report. Council-
man Harris said that Mr. 0'Hearn and his associates have been most cooperatioe
to work with, and he knows their company will be a real asset to Fridley.
Mr. 0'Hearn said that wo'rking with the City Engineer has been a pleasure, and
everyone has been very cooperative.
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Councilman Harris said he had reviewed the plans with Mr Fudge and
Mr Rutledge, and he felt this type of use was acceptable on these 1ots.
The City Engineer said that Larsen's Manufacturing Company has been fu11y
apprised of the requirements and have met them a11. He showed the Council
the plans. There was a discussion about a type of architectural block that
they plan to use. The City Engineer said that this will be painted. The
City Engineer said that they want to make sure that this type is all right
with the Council. The Council agreed it was acceptable. The CZty Engineer
said they felt the sidewalk would not have to go in at this time, as this
is only one Lot, but an agreement can be required so that when the area does
develop, the City can request that the sidewalk be put in at that time.
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� MOTION by Councilman Harris that the Council indicate to the Subcommittee
that this is an acceptable use for these lots, and to concur with their
recommendation and grant the building permit with the provisions that two
sides be constructed of architectural designed block and painted and that
an agreement be signed for the placing of a sidewalk on the property in
the future. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson, and upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously
N C-1 DISTRICT, BLOCK 1, COMMERC�
UNIVERSITY) (REQUEST BY WESTERN OIL AND FUEL - M. R. LINDGREN, MAAKETING
ENGINEER - 14D0 LILAC DRIVE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA)• ^
The City Engineer showed the Council the location on the map, which is
in the northeast corner of Commerce Park. He said this will be a fairly
nice building, but there is one problem to resolve, as the Health Department
feels there wi11 be a problem because they will sell packaged food with
their gasoline. He said also that access is not usually allowed as close
to the intersection as planned, and if the Council wants, the City can
require an additional 10 feet dedication, as a right turn lane wi11 help
the situation. The City Engineer said this is zoned commercial, and
the City would like a provision for a future sidewalk to be installed when
needed.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to grant a building permit to the Western
� Oil and Fuel Company based on the recommendation of the Subcommittee
waiving the driveway setback requirement on the northeast corner with the
provision of a 10 foot right-of-way dedication, that an agreement be signed
for the installation of a future sidewalk, and with the approval of the
Health Department. Seconded by Councilman Harris Upon a voice vote,
Liebl voting nay, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman
Liebl stated he vo�ed no because he feels Fridley has enough gas stations.
OF A COMMERC
The City Engineer said that this wi11 be on the northeast corner of 77th Way
and East Rieer Road and there is one entrance onto East River Road. He said
that the City would request that the driveway on 77th Way be moved back
75 feet from the East River Road right-of-way to meet the requirements, and
that there he an agreement for future sidewalk He said that the parking
requiremeats are 39 parking spaces for this type of business, and the2r
plan shows 33, so he felt 6 additional parking spaces should be provided.
He said that there would be no problem with the rear yard requirement be-
c ause it is in C2S zoning. He said that with these things resolved the
permit could be approved sub�ect to review of the plat plan again. There
was a discussion of the entrance onto East River Road. Councilman Harris
mentioned that the East River Road study was considering eliminating
cross traffic and he questioned the possibility of a right turn only onto
� East River Road. He said that when the signal goes in at 79th Avenue,
the people will have to go north.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve a commercial building as requested
by Leonard Samuelson with the provisions as outlined by the City Engineer
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that the driveway be moved back 75 feet from the East River Road right-of-way, �
that an agreement be signed for the installation of sidewalk on the property
in the future, that 6 additional parking spaces be provided in addition
to the 33 shown on the plan, and that in addition, when 79th Avenue is
signalized, egress to East River Road should be a right turn only. Seconded
by Councilman Sheridan Upon a voice vote, Samuelson abstaining and there
b eing no nays, Ntayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. The City Engineer
said that when this is a11 worked out he will bring it back for the Council
to review.
5. A PROPOSAL BY HOLIDAY STORES TO CHANGE THE LOCATION OF THE TEMPORARY
GARDEN STORE FROM BEHIND THE MAIN STORE TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE
PARKING LOT:
The City Engineer said that this was the same type of building as they put
up last year, but they want to move it to their northeast corner along
University Avenue. Councilman Harris said he had no ob�ection to them
moving the garden store, but Holiday has been remiss in complying with
their obligations to the City and their fence is in�edequate by the stat3on'and the
drive-in. He said he did not think the permit should be granted until
these things are done. Councilman Liebl said he concurred with this. The
Crty Engineer said that nothing had been done behind McDonald's because of
the frost, and that they will check the fence behind the station again.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur with the request of the Holiday
Stores to change the location of their garden store upon the completion ,
of an adequate fence behind the gas station and McDonald Drive-in.
Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Richard Knutson, representative of AssociaffiContracting, Victor Styles,
Attorney, and Mr. Richard Davies from Davies & Davies Bonding Company were
present at the meeting. The City Engineer said that the work is not
completed fu11y, as there is about $200 worth of clean up work to be done
in the Spring, but the City is holding $500, and he would recommend that
the Council approve this estimate sub�ect to the City Attorney checking
with the bonding company that a11 re�uirements for releasing the money to
the contractor is taken care of and that they are satisfied. Mr. Styles
said that Mr. Wolfors, representative for F D Chapman Construction
Company was unable to attend the meeting 6ecause of illness, but an agree-
ment had been reached by all the parties since last fall, and there is one
s ub-cCntractor to be paid, and this money is needed to make this payment.
He said that the money will not be released unless a lien waiver is secured
at the same time He said that if there was any lien or bond claim filed,
it would affect his client, so he could assure the Council thatit will not
be released until a lien waiver is secured. Councilman Samuelson asked
the City Attorney if a lien waiver was a proper document for the City to receive ,
as this had been a street pro�ect, done by lot and block. The City Attorney
said it was his opinion that a lien waiver signed by each subcontractor
would properly protect the City. He asked Mr. Styles if Mr. Davies has
to sign any �oint venture check. Mr. Styles said yes. The City Attorney
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, said that any check to the �oint venture would have to have Mr. Davies
approval, and this should be a satisfactory way of mak.ing the payment
The City Attorney asked the City Engineer if he was recommending that
this be paid to the �oint venture. The City Engineer said he was, subject
to the approval of the City ALtorney. The Crty Attorney said that this
would meet with his approval. Mr Davies pointed out that the City was
protected under the bond.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to approve the payment of the follo:wing
estimate es discussed:
F.D. Chapman Construction Co, and
Associate Contracting (a �oint venture)
1017 Rhode Island Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55427
Estimate ��6 (Partial) Storm Sewer Improvement
Pro,7ect No. 87, according to contract (serving
E1y and Liherty Street areas) $4,199.27
The motion was seconded by Councilman Lieb1. Upon a voice vote, there being
no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried,
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINIITES, MARCH 14, 1968•
, 1. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT. P S, ik68-01, AL ROSE
ADDITION, ALBERT M. JOHNSON: LOT 36, REVISED AUDITOR'S SUB➢IVISION 4k23;
MOTION by Councilman Harris that the date of April 8, 1968 be set for the
Public Hearing befoze the Council, Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor IZirkham declared the motion carried
unanimously.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING REQUEST ZOA ��68-02, ROSERT WILSON: LOT 4,
BLOCK 1, WILSON ADDITION, REZONE FROM R-1 TO R-3A;
MOTION by Councilman Harris that the date of April 8, 1968 be set for the
Public Hearing before the Council. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
unanimously.
3. INTERSECTION PATTERN: MISSISSIPPI STREET AND EAST RIVER ROAD:�
The City Engineer pointed out that the Planning Commission had adopted a
resolution recommending a modification in this intersection as diagrammed
because of the traffic problem. Councilman Samuelson said that a lot of
study has gone into this intersection, and he believed that Judge Johnson
was the only ob�ector. Councilman Lieb1 said that Sudge Johnson does not
concur with the way the Crty wi11 have to finance it, as the people have
� paid three times for street, and he would like to ask the Attorney if
they can be assessed again for the fourth time. The City Attorney said
that the Council has the authority to assess the whole pro�ect if the
benefit is greater than the cost, or it can be paid out of the mi11 levies,
or any combination of general taxes and assessments the Council decides on
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He said that he understood the pol�cy in the past has been that on double
frontage property, some Council's have assessed 25% of the cost of the
back street. He said it would be a question of whether they were benefitted
at all by the second street Mayor Kirkham requested that the City Manager
prepare a recommendment for the Council on how this could be fuaded
Councilman Harris said that these are County roads, and part of the cost
wi11 have to be borne by the County,
MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur with the Mississippi Street and East
River Road intersection pattern as proposed and forward a copy to the
County indicating that this is the plan that the Council wi11 agree with
on this intersection. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
The Council discussed this further and decided that insts:�d of �ust a motion
a resolution be sent to the County stating that the Council concurs with
this pattern, and 'that the City Manager should report back to the Council
on the proposed funding. The City Attorney suggested that the resolution
be given to our representative on the County Commission and him present it.
MOTION by Councilman Harris that a resolution to the County be prepared
concurring with the Mississippi S�reet/East River Road Intersection Pattern
as proposed by the Planning Commission. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor K�rkham declared the motion
carried unanimously.
4. COMMiTNICATION FROM STATE OF MINNESOTA, DEPARTMENT OF CONSEBVATION
DATED MARCH 8, 1968:
The City Engineer pointed out that this item ties in with what the City
Manager is working on.
,NIOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the remainder of the Planning Commis-
sion Meeting Minutes of March 14, 1968. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF MARCH 6, 1968:
1. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM SECTION 45.25 OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY,
MINNESOTA 1963 REVISED DECEMBER 1964 BY WAIVER OF REAR YARD SET
OF A ONE-FAMILY
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA, (SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHERN INTERSECTION
OF RIVER EDGE WAY AND EAST RIVER ROAD) (REQUEST BY MARK Z JONES CO.,
5290 VILLA WAY, EDINA, MINNESOTA 55436):
The City Engineer explained the request for a variance to the Council.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur with the approval of the variance as
granted by the Board of Appeals. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
unanimously.
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� FRIDLEY INDIISTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 5, 1968•
Councilman Harris said that the Counci'1 had passed a resolution indicating
their desire and interest in issuing revenue bonds. He asked the
Administration to follow up with another letter to the Department of
Economic Development to make sux'e they received this, and to ask fox a
reply.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the Minutes of the Fridley
Industrial Development CommLSSion Minutes of February 5, 1968 Seconded
by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor iiirkham
declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION 4�36-1968 - AUTHORIZING THE CHANGING OF THE SUDGET WITHIN THE
GENERAL FUND• �
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution ��36-1968. Seconded by
Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION ik37-1968 - ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND
ESTINIATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1968-1
(ADDENDUM �k2):
� MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution ��37-1968. Seconded hy
Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION ii38-1968 - RECEIVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND CALLING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER DF THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST, 1968-1 (ADDENDUM �F2):
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to adopt Resolution ��38-1968. Seconded by
Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 9k39-1968 - ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, APPROVAL OF PLANS AND ORDERING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1968-LA AND
MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET IMPROVEMENT PRO.TECT ST. 1968-2A:
The City Engineer showed the Council the maps of the areas and explained
the patterns for entrance, to obtain stacking room, and to keep the
residential traffic in the area.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution ��39-1968 Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously
RESOLIITION ,�k40-1968 - ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND
� ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS THEAEOE: SANITARY SEWER, WATER AND STORM SEWER
PROSECT N0. 88 (ADDENDUM 9k3)•
The City Eng�n¢er said that when the hearing was held for the area north
of Osborne Road and east of the railroad tracks, the property owners had
requested that storm sewer be put in at the same time, and a study had been
authoxized,
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MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution ��'4D-1968 Seconded '
by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being ao nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION #41-1968 - TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR FENCING AROUND NEW CITY
GARAGE
The City Engineer showed the Council a picture of the prefabricated
fencing they plan on using. He said this brin� the cost higher, but it
wi11 look good, and is a good physical screening barrier. He showed a
map of the future location of the fence.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �'�41-1968. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
CounciLman Harris said that the County Highway Department is doing a
good �ob of cleaning up by the garage site, and if the City can find
time to do so a1so, this would improve the whole area.
1965 - TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR ONE-HALF TON CARRY-ALL TRUCK:
Mayor Kirkham asked if this item was in the budget, and was told that it
was. The City Eng�neer said that it is to replace the survey car.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution �'i42-1968. Seconded by '
Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor
KLrkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
CHECK LIST FOR CIVIC CENTER:
The CLty Engineer said that the Administration felt the Council would
want to check the list of items to be taken care of before it is sent
to the architect. Councilman Samuelson said he had a few items to add,
but he could stop in at a later time and take care of this. Councilman
Harris said there will probably be more things to be indicated also.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to transmit this check list to the architect
and indicate that there will be more additional items forthcoming.
Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION �k43-1968 - TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR REMODELING THE POLICE QUARTERS:
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution ��43-1968. Seconded by
Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
CLAIMS:
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to approve General Claims ��14396 through '
��14495 and Liquor Claims �k2006 through �k2063. Seconded by Councilman Liebl.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried unanimously.
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REGULAP� COUidCIL Tu:ETING, PIARCH 18, 1968
LICENSL'S:
MOTION by Counc�_lman L�_eb1 to approve the follo�aing licenses:
CTGARETTE
RENF's4lAL Jint� s Dairy Store
6?_53 University Aveo
Fridley� PQir�teeots
ftENEWAL Hoi;ard Johnson�s
5277 Central Ave,
Fridley� Minnesota
iiCh'E41AL Flo��ie t a
2Q0 Mis�iss�ppi St.
Fridley� btirnesota
REAIEWAL 5nydor Drug
65El2 University Ave.
� Fridley� M3ns�esot�,
REi7EulAL Ron°5 Stanc�ard
6L;90 Uni.versity Ave,
FI���31f,�a hLLn�esot�
REIdE41AL Friel ey DX
57G1 University Ave.
Frid]ey, ,finneeota
BY:
Jemes Rochefoz•d
Howard Johr!son^� Ir.c.
iielen Taf�— Lic, Supo
Hor.fard No]�son
Snyder Drv�s' Inc,
Lloyd Berkus-•Preso
Rolbnd Cox
Dvane Schlott�an
RENEWAL Acn�o N,etal Spinnir.�� Inc. MiZdred Loe-�?'reasurer
98 43rd Ave. N.E.
Fridley, Mirsiesota
REA�YIAL Al's Gu1Y
73�5 E, River Ro3d
Fridley� hlinnesota
RENE;GlAL Bvs•ke�s Te�co
� b3o1 Hi�hwey r�65
Fridley� NLinr_esota
RENEWAL Ponny�s SupersarYet
6540 IInztiersity Ave,
Fridley� biinn�eota
Allan Wikstrc�
Ear1 F. Burke
Msriun I,evino
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APPROVED BY:
Chi�f o£ Police
Chief o£ Po�i co
Chief of Police
Chie£ of Poliee
Cl�ei o�� °ol:.c�
Chief oS Pc�13e:,
Chi.ef of Polica
Chiei oi Police
Chief of Poli ce
Chief of Polico
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CIGAFFTTE
RENSbJAL Frid7ey� Food Maxkct
815/� Ea fLiver Road
Fridley� tdinr�e�ota
RENE4IAL Holid,^y Sorvice Station
5g07 Universi�,y Ave.
Fridloy� M3nnesota
REidEG1AL Holiday Vil_l�.ge North
250 57th Ave. N.Eo
Fr3_c�1ey� Mir.nc,sota
RErIEIdAL Dfunicipal Liquor Stor�
3710 E. River Road
Fridley� Di9nr!esota
RERBLIAL Alunicipal Liquor Storo
67.61 H� ghaay {�'65
Fridleyy riir.nesota
RF.DIEl�1AL Aiuni_cip�l L'aqnos Store
N�31 Uni.ve:�sity Av�a
Fridley� Mintteso�l
REAIE4IAL Muricipal Liquor Store
5259 Central Ave,
Fridley� ,finnesota
RENE47$L REd O�.tl Sto_�? � a
6525 University Ave,
F'ridley, Minr�esota
REPiE41AL Sandee�s Cafc
64q0 C�ntral Ave�
Fridley, rfinnesota
FIEhEWAL Taz•get Food Store
755 53rd Ave. N,E,
F'ridley� Minnesot,�
: BY:
J�es Trupe
Central Servico Co.
Erickson IIrothere
City of Fridley
City o£ F;�idloy
City of Fl�idlcy
City of Fridley
Rod O�rl Stora � s Ific.
W.J. Coo:t- rt�a Tax DepLo
Willirim Gleiss
Tonathon Stores Inco"
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APYhOV�D BY:
Chief of Polic�
Chief of Policu
Qhief of Polica
Chief of Polico
Chief of Polxca
Chief o£ Polic�
Chief o£ Pol3cG
Chief o£ Police
Chief oi Po�ice
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RENEWAI� The Krager Co. 2"Yu. Ki'a�er Cod Chief of Polico
5251 Central Avc, 1. Nelson
Fridley� Minnesota
R�GULPR COUNCIL ME�TZNG, MARCti 18, 19�8
, CIGARETTE; 1' : BY:
R�NE4IAL Pete�s Superior "/�00" Jo9eph 5evi71c
7315 I3ighway �'�65
Friciley� hl�nnesota �
RENE4lAI, Ry�a�1_I'ai•3�nn Ca�laco
63$9 University
Friclley� Minnesota
REtvSEl�fAL Cotuit,ry Club N1�rket Inc.
6275 Hi�hway #/65
Fridley� A4innc�sota
RED�4IAL Spartan�s
5351 Central Ave.
Fridley� Minnesota
1 RENi'41AL t�Laple I.� es
6310 xigh��ay #�65
Frid] e�� hiinsiesota
REN�4fAL Central Enbex°s Ine,
5400 Central Ave,
Fridley� Mirs.esota
REA'EWAL Dealers Mfg. Co,
5130 Msin St.
Fridley� Mir.r.esota
RENE4dAL M'C� 7 e�nd Co—op
655 20th Ace, N,E,
Fridley � C4i_s�esot�.
RENE4IAL Unity FIospit�l
550 Osborne P�oad
Fridley� Min�esota
' F�:iF1„�,' �flj1'i.Jar�a Stanclard
5311 University Ave.
Fridley� T'�innesota.
Midtire�t Vending Coo
FSaro7 d Rehauno
-Winifred Perk3r.s
William Gottl;aldt
Carl Bimby
501 Nash
Sol Nash
John Fa Hair.es
Jamos Want]�nd
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APYROVEU BY
Chief of Polica
Chief of Polico
Chief of Police
Chief of Police
Ch3ef of Polic�
Chiei o£ Polico
Chi.ef oF Polics
Chief o£ Police
Chie£ of Police
Chief of Folice
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RliGllLAlt COiJiVCIL M�P�TING, M[1RCEI 18, 1968
CIGI�RE^1TE PY:
NL.GI Mico Indepenc�ent oil Co. Kenneth Piix
6500 East Rieer Road
Fridleyy Minr.esota
CAFE
RENE;•!AL Cor.cession Stand
Moore L�ke Beach
Fri2ley� Mi.nnesota
MULTIFLE DWLLLING
NE4I Glen Mostoller
5/�0 5th 5t. N'E.
Fridley� Minr.esota
GENEhAL CO.+TRAGTOF.
Mark Z. Soees
5290 Villa Way
Edina, Minnesota
Rutledge Construction
1409 South 7th Street
Hopkins, Minnesota
BY:
JACk Kirlsham Jr,
. BY :
Glen Mo:�toller
BY; Richard LJangen
BY: Mr, Rutledge
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pPPROVED BY:
Chief of Polico
APPROVED BY:
Aealth Inspector
APPROVED BY:
Fire Dept.
R�NEWAL Bldg Insp
NEW Bldg. Insp
The Motion was secottded by Councilmaa Samuelson. UQon a voice vote, Mayor
Kirkham abstainin�, the motion carried.
ESTIhL4T�'S;
MOT70f+ by Cour.cilmae Harris to approve for payment the following estimates•
fIe pointed out that the stimate for F D. Chapman Co and Associated
Contracting (a �oing venture) had been taken care of earlier in the meetin�.
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(ESTIMATES CONTINUED)
patch and Erickson� Inc., Architects
2801 Wayzata Boulevard
Minneapolis 5, Minnesota
February Inspection for Fridley Municipal Garage
Berglund-Johnson, Inc.
351 Second SCreet
Excelsior, Minn. 55331
Estimate yk3 (Partial) Fridley Municipal Garage
according to contract
Suburban Sewer and Water, Incorporated
4550 Central Avenue N E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55421
Estimate y'� (Pax'tial) Sanitary Sewer, Water and
Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 88, according
to contract
Comstock & Davis, Inc.
Consulting Engineers
1446 County Road "J"
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432
For the furnishing of resident inspection and
resident supervision for the staking out of the
construction work for the following:
$
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200.00
$ 10,730.00
$ 48,895.00
Estimate ��10 - Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm
Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 84 from January 2,
1968 through March 2, 1968 (Bake� Avenue between
Osborne Road & 75th extended East, Onondaga 't,etween
Central and Stinson, etc.) $ 196.42
Estimate '�kl - Sewer & Water Improvement pro�ect �k88
from Sanuary 2, 1968 through MarCh 2, 1968 (73rd
and Norton Avenue Area) $ 3,252 42
Comstock & Davis, Inc.
Consulting Engineers
1446 County Road "J"
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432
Professional Engineering Service for Planning
and General Supervision for the follow�.ng;
' Estimate �k1 (Partial) Sanitary Sewer, Water and
Storm Sewer Improvement Pro7ect No. 88 (73rd and
Norton Avenue Atea) $ 7,575.76
The motion approving the estimates was seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MP.RCH 18, 1968
APPOINTMENTS:
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MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur with the Administration and approve
the following appointments;
NAME
Edwin A, Saefke
470 67th Avenue N.E.
Fridley, Minnesota
Allyn M. Glende
3942 lst Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Ra1ph S Volkman
525 Mi11 Street
Columbia Heights, Minn
POSITION
Watex Dept
Jr. Eng. Aid
Park Leadman
FYirl:fi7
$566.00
$566.00
$625.00
REPLACES
New Position
Perrry Damon
New Posit�,on
The motion was seconded by Councilman Samuelson Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanxmously.
DISCUSSION OF LOAD LIMTTS;
Councilman Harris said he had asked that this item be placed on the agenda,
because he would like to discuss the possibility of asking people in the
construction business to give a bond covering the cost of street deteriora-
tion and then granting them a permit to move their materials, and �n this
way, there would be no curtailment of their business. Councilman Liebl
asked the City Manager what other cities do. The C�ty Manager said that
it would depend upon the base of the street, but some a11ow local deliveries
only. He said that no one knows the impact on the streets, if there is
too much traffic. There was a long discussion about granting permits,
who would have to place the bond, whether it would be a bond for each trip,
or for a period of time. The possibility that companies could cut the
size of their loads, the difficulty in icnowing �ust what damage is being
done to the streets, and the difficulty in administering this.
MOTION by Councilman $arris that this item be referred to the Administration
for an evaluation and recommendatibn at the next Regular Council Meeting
of April 1, 1968. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motLOn carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION �k44-1968 - REQUESTING A FLOOD PLAIN INFORMATION STUDY OF RICE
CREEK IN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA, AND COMMiTNICATION TO DEPARTMENT
OF CONSERVATION SIGNED BY MAYOR KIRKHAM;
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution �k44-1968, and concur
with the communication to be directed to the Department of Conservation.
Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
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COMMUNICATION: STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - RIGHT OF WAY 615T AND UNIVERSITY:
Councilman Harris said that this communication does not answer the question
of whether the City wi11 get a slip-o£f ramp or not, and he can not
conceive of putting in this configuration unless they are sure of getting
the slip-off ramp.
MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 that the AdmLnistration write to the State
Highway Department aga7.n and request an answ€r on whether there wi11 be
a slip-off ramp at 61st and University Avenue Northeast. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
MEMORANDUM: SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORILS; REPORT ON STINSON SOULEVARD:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive this memorandum and post this street
Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously
COMMIJNICATION: HEALTH INSPECTOR - HEALTH REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 29, 1968;
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive and file the report from the Health
Inspector. Seconded hq Councilman Samuelson, Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously
COMMUNICATION: CHARLES L. LANGER - MAYOR'S EVALUATION COMMITTEE: CONTINUA-
TION OF LIQUOR STUDY:
Councilman Sheridan said his understanding of the charge given this
committee was to evaluate the Horwath report, and the question now is
should they study the complete liquor operation He said that maybe they
should evaluate tte report and give Che Counczl their comments on xt,
and then receive a second charge to do what they are requesting. Council-
man Harris said that in asking this committee to evaluate, it should be
based on concrete facts, and if they do not feel it is factual, or if there
are some remissions that are necessary to complete an evaluation and they
want to work more than the Council asked them to, he felt this was very
commendable. Mayor Kirkham said he thought they couLd both study the
report and continue researching for more information M�yor Rirkham
read the letter out loud at the request of Councilman Liebl
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson Yo receive the letter from Chaxles L. Langer
and concur with it, Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote,
Councilman Liebl voting nay, the motion carried
Councilman Shesidan said he hoped this would not get bogged down, and he
thought it wouLd be a good idea to have a daCe when the study c,D u1d be
completed. Mayor K�rkham said that the Gommittee couLd be asked for a
progress report, and as they volunteered to do this, ask them to suggest
a date whe❑ they feel it could be completed
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 18, 1968
ADJOiIRNMENT:
Shere being no further busiaess, Mayor Kirkham declared the regular
Council Meeting of Nlarch 18, 1968 ad�ourned at 12:35 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary Lu Strom
�iLh-o-�-��/
Secretary to the Council
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�� , Jack 0. Kirkham
( . MAYOR
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