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TAE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1969
Mayor Kirkham called the Regular Council Meeting of February 3,
1969 to order at 7:35 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE;
Mayor Kirkham requested the audience to stand and join the Council
in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL•
MEMBERS P4�SENT: Harris, Samuelson, Kirkham
MEMBERS ABSENT: Liebl, Sheridan
PRESENTATION OF AWARD: Certificate of Achievement to Mr. Hans
P. Meyerhoff.
Mayor Kirkham read the Certiiicate of Achievement, then presented
it ta Mr. Hans P. Meyerhoff for his work in the field of human
relations, with the compliments of the Council. Mr. Meyerho�f
said Thank You, and said that he felt that the Certificate of
Achievement was really going to the adea2, rather than to the man.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY
20, 1969-
Mayor Kirkham pointed out that on Page 15 there was a typographical
error in the time of the executive conference and that it should
read 10:30-to 10:55 P.M.
Mo'I'ION by Councilman Harris ta approve the Minutes of the Regular
Council Meeting of January 20, 1969 as corrected. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Kirkharn declared the motion carra.ed.
ADOPTIQN OF AGENDA:
It was agreed by the Council to table Item #1 (Sa.gn ordinance) to
the next Regular Council Meeting. The City Manager said that he
would like to add Item �$19: Appointments.
MOTION by Councilman 5amuelson to adopt the Agenda as amended.
Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
'Phe Council decided to postpane the second reading of the Ordinance
for the rezoning requested by Robert Schroer until later a.n the
Meetang in case one of the other Council Members should arrive, as
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, a rezoning Ordinance requires a 4/5 vote of the Councxl.
CONSIDERATION OF REMAINING APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS. BOARDS.
COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES TO CQMPLETE RESOLUTION #3-1969)
(Tabled 1-20-69}
MOTION by Councilman Harris to appoint Mr. George Zeglen, 841 Rice
Creek Terrace to the vacancy on the Plats and Subdivisions - Streets
and Utilities Subcommittee created by the termination of Daryl
Nagel's term. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
Councilman Harris said that at th.�s point, the Resolution #3-1969
could be considered complete. He said that Mr. Charles Hall has
been out of tawn, and that the additional appointments totiie Fridley
Industrial Development Commission will be made later.
DISCUSSION RELATIVE TO THE NEW MINNEAPOLIS CONTRACT PROPOSAL FOR
N.S.S,S.D.-
� Councilman Harris said that the N.S.S.S.D. District has received
from the City o£ Minneapolis two offers for additional capacity for
N.S.S.S.i7. He said that he gave this information totiie City
Engineer along with information the District compiled, and also
a,nformation from the Metropolitan Council which show three conflict-
ing figures as to the amount of capacity that Minneapolis has. He
said that the N.S.S.S.D. District has asked Minneapolis to compile
a contract for an 18 million capacity, 34 million capacity, and 78
million capacity. From that information the District will determine
which action they will take. He said that there was no action by
tte Council necessary at this time.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the information from the City
Enga.neez dated January 22, 1969, and the Proposed Minneapolis
Solution to the N.S.S.S,D. Seweraqe Disposal Problem to the Year
20Q0. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried,
RESOLUTION #17-1969 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
SPLITTING OF SPECSAL ASSESSMENTS ON PARCEL 4720, PART OF OUTLOT 1,
MELODY MANOR 4TH ADDITION:
�MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #17-1969. Seconded
by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION #18-1969 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
SPLITTING OF SPECTAZ ASSESSMENTS ON PARCEL 580, �,OT 13, BLOCK 3.
OAK GROVE ADDITION:
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MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #18-1969. Se- '
conded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voa.ce vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION #19-1969 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PAI2CEL 1190, LOTS 45-48,
BLOCK 6, SPRING BROOK PARK ADDITION:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #19-1969. Seconded
by Councilman Semuelson. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF TRAILER PERMIT REQUEST - NORTfiERN PACIFIC RAILWAY
COMPANY-
The Ca.ty Manager sazd that this is all on commercial rather than
resident�al property. Councilman Harris asked if this would be on
a permaner�t basis. The City Manager said yes. This wi11 be used
iar a Northern Paci£ic Transport Dispatching Office.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to approve of the trailer permit ,
request by Northern Pacific Railway Company. Seconded by Councilman
Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried.
RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS - DESIGN CONTROL
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 1969:
CC�NSIDERATION OF A RE4UEST TO CONSTRUCT A MASONRY BEJILDING
50' X 120' TO BE USED AS A WHOLESALE MEAT PROCESSING AND
PACKAGING PLANT, LOCATED AT 7501 COMMERCE LANE, THE SAME BEING
LOT 25, BLOCK 2, COMMERCE PARK, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
(REQi7EST BY MR. RALPH BRdrHEN, 420 2ND AVENUE NORTH, MINNEAPOLIS,
MINNESOTA)-
Mr. Ralph Brothen came forward to the Council table and presented
his preliminary plans. He said that the electrical and mechanical
plans were not completed as yet, and that he would be going back
to the Building Standards - Design Control requesting a full permit
February I.1, 1969. At this time he is just requesting a foundation
permit. Councilman Harris asked if he had contacted N.S.S.S.p.
about connecting to their lines. Mr. Brothen said not as yet. He '
said that their plans are Por a three phase building, with addita.ons
onto the side. He said that the additions would be approximately
the same as what he is presenting tonight. Councilman Samuelson
asked it there would be any outside storage oi re£use. Mr. BTOthen
said no, that the refuse would be kept refrigerated downstairs, and
would be picked up every day. Councilman Samuelson questioned the
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� overhead door in the front of the building as the Council has
preferred to have the loading docks located other than in the front
of the building. Mr. Brothen said that l-hey would be receiving
only once, or occasionally twice during the day and that this would
be in the early morning. He said that they have three trucks,
the overall length is about 48'. The Engineering Assistant said
that there is a 60' setback. Mr. Brothen explaaned that the mansard
roof would be over the receiving area. Mayor Kirkham asked what
he would be processing. Mr. Brothen explained that they would be
processing the meat and loading it into barrels, or plastic con-
ta�.ners, and qrinding meat etc.
Councilman Harris said that he questioned ihe overall appearance
of the building from the iront, because oi ihe loadang dack and
also the fact that they do not show all brack in the front. He
e�cplained that the Council has been requiring other companies to
put in all brick in the front of the building. Mr. Brothen said
that he had no objection to this if this is wha-c the ardinance
calls Por. He said that this would be incorporated into the ele-
� vations presented to the Building Standards - Design Control
at their next meeting. The Council pointed out that they would also
like to have architectural masonry on other sides oF the building,
except the expansion side. Mr. Brothen said that he had no ob,7ection
to thas.
Councilman Samuelson asked about the possibility ot puttxng a fence
along the east line of the property. Mr. &rothen said that he =elt
that from the elevation of the land, it would take a very high
fence. Mayor Kirkham said that the Building Standards - Design
Control, when looking at the final plans, could keep this in mind.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to grant the £oundation permit to Mr.
Ralph Brothen, for a wholesale meat processing and packaying plant
located at 7501 Commerce Lane, subject to the recommendations ot the
Building Standards - Design Control, and sub�ect to their considera-
tion of a fence along the east property line. Seconded by Council-
man Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
MOTION l�y Councilman Samuelson to receive the Minutes of the Building
Standards - Design Control Meeting of January 22, 1969. Seconded
� by Councilman Harris. Upon a voa.ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Kirkham declared tl�e motion carried.
CARL MOEN: REPRESENTATIVE OF DISTRICT 57A CONCEItNING THE METRO-
POLITAN SEWER BILL: HOUSE NUMBER 335;
Mr. Carl Moen, Representative of District 57A was present at the
Council Meeting to report the status of the Metropolitan Sewer
Bill. He said that he had attended a Metropolitan Urban A££airs
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Meeting tl�is morning, and at this meetiny the Metropolitan Council
admitted that this bill is the o1d "buy out plan" only now they
call it a rental plan. Under this plan the men on the Board would
be appointive rather than elective officials. They would also have
the riyht to levy ta,�es. He said that this bi11 would xesult in a
complete give up o£ any se]�f determination and would give an
appointive body much too much paaer. He said that the only recourse
the people would have would be a public hearzng, but betore an
appointive body, they would not be olaligated to act according to the
people's wishes. He said that he £elt that this bill is very ad-
verse to a7.1 the seven county metropolitan area. He said that he
realized that there were problems to be solved, but that this bill
is too high a price to pay for its resolution.
Mayor Kirkham agreed and saa.d that he felt that it was a bad bill
irom start to finish.
Mr. Moen said that he had written to the Mayors of Spring Lake
Park and Mounds View also to gain some support. He said that he
would like to get this bi11 amended, or if possible stopped entirely.
He said that the feeling in the Legislature is that this has been
unresolved for too long already, and they want to take some action.
He said that the bill has some powerful authors, which makes it all
the more important to rally support to fiyht this bill. He said
that he ielt that he had about 15 metropolitan representatives that
did not like this biii, and th at he hoped to gain enough support to
get it stopped. He added that in this bill there are no specific
provisions for charges, but that they did give a formula which was
the old "buy out plan".
Councilman Harris commented that he had looked at the original bill,
and felt that it was ironical that the rental of interceptors,
when within the corporate limits of Minneapolis are called laterals,
but when they get into Lhe outlying communzties, they are called
inteceptors.
Mr. Moen thanked the Council ior allcnaing him this time on what he
considered a most impartant issue, and said that if there were any
questions, to please feel tree to call him.
DISCUSSION REGARDING STATUS OF POSSISL� EASEMEDIT ON 39TH AVENUE
NORTHF�215T: (Tabled 1-20-69)
The City Attorney said that he had checked at Anoka County and
could Eind no a.nstrument that grants any easement at this point.
He said that he had checked wrth Darrel Clark, Engineering Assistant
also, to see il a.t was maintained, as, if it was maintained for 6
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years, it becomes a road by public subscription. He said in his
opinion it is not a public access. He said that even if there was
an unrecorded instrument, it has never been accepted by the City,
or the Village before the City was organized, He said that he
did not see a copy of the abstract, that maybe the District has
that, l�u� it would not s'how anythiny that the County records would
not have.
RECESVING TAE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMiSSION MEETING UF JANUARY
30, 1969-
The Engineering Assistant said that there was t�o�hing in the Minutes
that would require Council action, but he said that he did want to
point out that there wi11 be a Public Hearing before the Council
February 10, 1969 on the vacation of a portion al Highway :;�65 l7est
Service Road south of 73rd Avenue for the looplaack.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the Planning Commission
Minutes of the Meeting of January 30, 1969. Seconded by Caxncil-
man Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all votiny aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREA^lION MEETING OF
JANUARY 27, 1969-
MOTION by Coulncilman Harris to receive the Minutes af the Parks
and Recreation Meeting of January 27, 1969. Seconded by Council-
man Samuelson. IIpon a voice vote, all vo�.in� aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion earsiecl.
CONSIDERATION OF MEETING TO DISCUSS INDUSTRIAL V7ASTEw INTO RICE
CREEK: (DESIGNWARE INDUSTRIES INC.)
Councilman Harris said that he will meet with Designware, and the
Minnesota Pollution Control AgenCy on Thursday, February 13, 1969,
representiny N.5.9.S.D. and the City of Fridley. The City Manager
said that he would ask the Public Health 5anitarian to either
attend the meeting, or submit a memorandum. Councilman Harris
asked that he be notified, and also that all pertinent data be
compiled for him.
� MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the conununication from
the State of Minnesota, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, George
R. Koonce, da�ed January 24, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Harra.s.
Upon a voice vote,all voting aye Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried. �
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CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER G-5 (NOYES CONSTRUCTION) CIVIC CENTER:
The �:ngineering Assistant said that Lhis Change Order was tor some
grading and exterior concrete work done by Dunkley Surfacing Inc.,
so it should be subtracted from Noyes' contract.
MO�PION by Councilman Samuelson to approve Chanye Order G-5 to deduct
$1,000 L-rom the contracL-, and authorize the City Manager to sign
the document. Seconded by Gouncilman Harris. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Kir]:ham declared the motion carried.
RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT I'OR REAR MOUNTED TRUCK CR7�7E:
(Opened 12:00 Noon, January 27, 1969�
Name
B id
Securitv
Cash Delivery
Price Date
Arrow Equipment Co. 5/o Bid Bond $3,263,74 14 Cal. Days
5600 S�layzata Blvd, Firemen's Ins. Co.
Minneapolas, Minn. 5an Francisco, Calif.
Chas. Olson & Sons Cert. Ck. for $190.00 $3,454.00 45 Cal. Days
2945 Pillsbury Ave, N.PI, Natl. Bank of
Minneapolis, Minn. Minneapnlis
Councilman Harris asked if this price included installation. The
Director of public Works said yes it will be installed by Arrow
Equipmen� Co.
MOTION by Councilman 5amuelson to award the bid tor one rear mounted
truc]c crane to Arrow Equipment Company �.n the amount of $3,263.75.
Seconded by Councilman Harra.s. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Kirkham declared L-he motion carried.
LICENSES-
GEN�RAL CONTRACTOR
APPROVED BY
Schwieryer Construction By: Roscoe Schwierger NEW Building Insp.
6900 117th Avenue No.
Osseo, Minnesota
CIGARETTE
Colonlal House
6215 UniversiL-y Ave.
Fridley, Minnesota
Byc Paul A. Bany NEW ChieP o£
Police
MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the �oregoing licenses.
Seconded by Counca.lman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
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ESTIMATES•
D.M. Noyes Construction Company
General Contractors
100 West Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Fridley Civic Center (FINAL) dated January 17, 1969 $6,000.00
Councilman Samuelson asked about the Civic Center funds, and ii
we can make the final payment now. The Finance Director said there
was no excess, but that there was enough to cover the aontract
entered into. Councilman Harris asked abou�: the inspection the
Suilding Inspection Department made, and the corrections they
suggested should be taken care o£, and asked ii this was donew The
City Manager said that everything was ta]�en care of, with the ex-
ception o£ the rooF. He said that an agreement has been prepared
to guarantee the root until April 15, 1970,
� MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the Einal payment, subject
to the signang of the agreement. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson.
Upon a voice vote, al1 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
CLAIMS-
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to pay General Claims #17221 through
#17335 and Liquor Claims #2973 through #3010. Seconded by Council-
man Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS -
Name
W alter J. Mulcahy
589 53 2 Ave, N.E.
Fridley, Minn.
Les Chesney
� 7300 East River Road
Fridley, Minnesota
Darrel Clark
911 Pandore Drive
Fridley, Minnesata
Position
Appraiser
Director o£
Pul�lic Works
Temporary Head
of Engineering
Department
SalaYy
$8400 per
Year
$12,500
per Year
$1,175 per
Month
Replaces
New
New
Nasim Qureshi
while on
vacation
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MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to concur with the recommendation
of the City Manager in the foregoing appointments. Seconded by
Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
I:irkham declared the motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS•
CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS: NORTH SU$UFtBAN SEWER PROPOSAL
Councilman Harris said that this letter was the reason he asked
ihe City Engineer to draw up his memorandum.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the communication �rom
the City o= Minneapolis, Office of the City Coordinator, Mr.
Thomas A. Thompson dated January 24, 1969. Seconded by Councilman
Harris. IIpon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ki.rkham declared
the motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OP SECOND RE�DING OF REZONING ORDINANCE (ZOA #68-12)
BOB SCHROER. BOB'S PRODUCE P.ANCSi AT 7620 UNIVERSITX AVENUE N.E.
FROM M-2 TO C-2S•
MOTION k�y Councilman Harris to table tha.s Orda.nance readiny to the
February 17, 1969 Meeting as a 4/5 vote is necessary for a re-
zoning Ordinance, and �here were not enought Councilmen present.
Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Rirkham declared the motion carried.
11D:1 OURNNll:NT -
MC7TION by Councilman Samuelson to adjourn the Meeting. Seconded
by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Kirkham declared the Regular Council Meeting of February 3, 1969
ad�ourned at 8:35 p,M,
Respect�ully submitted,
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SecreL-ary to the �ity Cauncil
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