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02/10/1969 - 00019697� r� .1 THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MF.ETING OF FEBi2UARY 14, 1969 Mayor Kirkham called the Special Public Iiearing Meeting oi February 10, 1969 ta order at 7:45 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Kirkham requested the audience to stand and �oin the Council in saying the Pledge ot Allegiance to L-he llag. ROLL CALI�- MENIDERS PRESENT: Kirkham, Liebl, Samuelson, Sheridan MENIBERS ABSENT: Harris ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mayor Kirkham said that there were two zL-ems � Under New Business: Item #7: Specisications and under old Business: Item #2A: Jaycees - Mississippi Tornado. � to add to the Agenda. ior a New Snowblower, Hazelhurst, MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopc. the Agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION (SAV #69-01) UF PORTION OF HIGHWAY #�65 WEST SERVICE ROAD SOUTH OF 73RD AV�NUE FOR LOOPBACK. (CITY OF FRIDLEY)• Mayor Kirkham read the Public Hearing Noiice. The Engineering Assistant explained that a11 the dedications have been completed from Taco Town and 1'arget, and it is actually an exchange of land. Mayor Kirkham asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to be heard. 'I'here was no response. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Liebl asked if all the cost of the improvement of the right of way will be absorbed by the property owners. Mayor F:irJc- ham said yes. �1 tl U �� SPECIAL PUBLIC H£l1RING MEE�l'ING OF FL�"BRUARY 7.0 �].969 PAGE 2 CONFIRMATION OE SEWER AGREEMENT WITH VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW: The Finance Director explained that Paragraph #4, includes the pro�ision for revising the rates at the end of each year. He said otherwise, it is the same as the previous agreement. Councilman Sheridan suggested that the worda.ng be changed slightly in Paragraph #4 to read: "That the Village of Mounds View on behalf of the residents ---". MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to concur with the form of the agreement, with the change as suggested by Councilman Sheridan, and authorize the siynatures by the Mayor and the City Manager. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, JAYCEES - HAZELHURST, MISSISSIPPI TORNADO DISASTER: Mr. William Driqans, President of the Fridley Jaycees, was present and said that he would like to extend a thank you to Mayor Kirkham and the Council, and also to the City of Fridley employees who have helped in this effort. He said that they have colZected 200 cartons of supplies which amount to about 2 tons, and $280 has been donated. He said tYiat the City of Fridley has had television and radio coverage, besides coverage in the Minneapolis and St. Paul and the local papers. He said that he felt that this will ga far in helping to improve human relations. He said that there was a similar situation in the City of Fridley in 1965 when we had our tornado disaster, and that there is sti11 about $2800 held in a special fund at the Fridley sta te Bank. He said that their problem now a.s transportation, and that he has tried contacting the Congressmen to get help to fly the supplies down, also the trucking companies, but has found that it would cost about $5Q0 to truck the supplies down to Ma.ssissippi. He said that he would like to ask tor a release oi $300 to $400 from this iund to dePray the cost of transporting the supplies. Then, if in the meantime, the service is volunteered, the money could be added to the donation. He said that their greatest need is for food and money. He explained that about 80 homes were destroyed, and only a7�out 25/ �0 30/ of the people had insurance. He said Lhat the Council of Hazelhurst had appointed a committee of 10 people, five white people, and five black people to handle the disbursement of supplies and funds. They say that they have a su£ficien� supply of clothing, the real need is money. Councalman Liebl asked if the City wouZd have the right to spend this money this way. 1�he City Attorney said that this is not a , , , SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 1969 PAGE 3 ' public fund. He said that it appears L-his money has been there for some time, and being in a special fund, it is collecting no interest. No one has the authority to withdraw the money without Council authorization. The Manager o,` the Bank would be happy to dispose oi this money as the Council sees fit. Councilman Sheridan said that he had no idea that there was so much money still in the fund. The City Attorney said that some o£ the money went directly to the bank, as it was used as a collection point. Mayor Kirkham commented that as he recalled, this money was sup- posed to be held £or a future disaster, such as a spring flood. Mayor Kirkham asked i= they had tried contacting the Navy head- quarters. Mr. Drigar�s said no, that that chey had tried many trucking companies. Councilman Samuelson asked about the Red Cross. Mr. Drigans said that they wanted these supplies to yo directly to the people, and they have had reports that tYne Red Cross attaches a charge to the items. Car1 Paulson suygested the teamsters union as an organization to try L-o get the needed transportation. ' Councilman Liebl said that tk�e people oi Fridley have responded very generously, and he would like to granl- :.he ,7aycees $500 £rom the Disaster Fund. RESOLUTION #20-1969 - RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DESIRE AND APPROVAL OF THE RELEASE OF $500 FROM 1'fiE 1965 TORNADO DISASTER FUND TO THE EiAZELHURST, MISSISSIPPI DISASTER FUND, THROUGH THS FRIDLEY JAYCEES: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt ResoluL-ian #�20, 1969. �i'he motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, all votiny aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. The City Attorney suggested that the City Manayer darect a letter to the Fridley State Bank saying that this actaon was autharized by the Fridley City Council. Mr. Drigans commented that it seemed to him that this Disaster Fund should be transferred into a savinGs account so as to draw interest. � DISCUSSION REGARDING SIDESdALK PROGkAM WITH SCI300L DISTRICT �$14: The Engineering Assistant said that the City had received cor- respondence from School District #14 requescing sidewalks along East River Road from Mississippi Street to the Robert Louis Stevenson School. i'his was not felt to be feasible, as there was �nr �, i �� � SP�CIAL PUBLIC HEI�RING MEETING OF FEBRi7ARY 10, 1969 PAGE 4 not enough right oF way, and also additional right of way will be needed in the future to provide for turning lanes. Therefore, the Engineering Department has drawn up an alternate solution which he showed on the slide pra,7ector. This plan would provide for walking down Riverview 'Perrace on the west side of East River I2oad and along the railroad tracks on the east side of East River Road. He pointed out that there would be a need to acquire some additional right of way at the south end of Riverview Terrace tor the walkway. He pointed out that Riverview Terrace would eventualiy go through Lo Robert Louis Stevenson School anyhow. He said that he felt that this would be a compatible, and a much safer solution. He also pointed out that along the railroad tracks the walkway would be over an N,S.S.S.D, easement. Councilman Samuelson asked if any Mississippi Street walk to school i.he children north of Mississippi of the children north of Mr. John Hansen said that Street are bused. Mr. James i'hayer asked iE all the lots along Riverview Terrace were built up. 'i'he Engineering Assistant said that he thought that there was still one lot vacant. Councilman Sheridan pointed out that on 61st Avenue, it would have to be a semaphore rather ihan a£lashing sagnal. Councilman Samuelson said that this proposal came about too late to be in- corporated into this year's budget« Nlr. John Hansen said that he thought that tha.s plan was superior in some ways to what the Board oriyinally wanted. He asked if L-he City of Fzidley would be obligated to obtain the condemnations. Councilman Samuelson said that there were only a couple of lots where condemnation would be needed, and that the biy problem is the $35,000 £or signalization. The School Board was in agree- ment that they wanted the signals n�. Mrs. Mary Schreiner asked iF they would be concrete sidewalks. Councilman Samuel- son said yes. She then asked who would be responsible £or shovel- ing these sidewalks. Councilman Samuelson said that the School would have to take care of this walk-way. The Board agreed to this. Councilman samuelson asked how many bixses of children there are on each uide of East River Road south of Mississippi Street. Mr. Jim Hedren said that there was one bus load on each side or" East River Road and without the signal this year, they would have to continue to bus the children on the east side o£ East River Road for another year. Councalman Liebl wondered if the City would have trouble gettinu the necessary right o£ way at the south end of Riverview Terrace. ' ' 1 � L J' ' SPECIAL PUBLIC HF�RING MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 1969 Pi�GE 5 �Phe Engineering Assistant asked if the dirc road along the rail- road tracks was plowed. The Director of Public Works said thai it was. Councilman Sheridan asked if the School IIoard approved of this concept, and if work should continue along L-hese lines. Mr. Thayer said that he agreed interior streeL-s would be much better than walking along East River Road. The rest of the School Board agreed with him. Councilman Samuelson asked it there were any other areas L-he School Board would like to discuss as lang as they were here. Mr. Thayer asked what the right of way on �,ast River Road irom River- wood School north to the creek was. The Engineering Assa.stant said that he thought it was 66'. Mr. Thayer asked about putting in sidewalks there. Mayor Kirkham said chat the extra riyht of way would be used for turning lanes, Councilman Liebl asked how much would be saved by puttiny in the sidewalks and taking off a bus. Mr. Sim Hedren said it cost $30 per day per bus, so for 180 days this amounts to $5400 per bus. Mr. Hedren asked if the Council did noL- think that the crossing at 61st Avenue could be done this year. Councilman Samuelson said not this year. He pointed out that the ltailroad and Ware- house Commission turned down the City's application for a crossing over the railroad tracks at 61st Avenue. Mr. Hansen asked when Gardena Avenue was scheduled for improve- ment, and said that he understood that it was to be 1971. Council- man Sheridan toid him that was correct. Mrs. Mary Schreiner asked i£ this wor]c would be done this summer. Mayor Kirkham said yes. The Engineering Assistant brouyht up a land dedication that will be needed on 72nd Way- for the development oi a preliminary plat, Brentwood Estates. This is ,7ust being considered by the Plats and Subdivisions - Streets and Uiilities Subcommittee now. For the development of the preliminary plat, there will be needed an additional amount o£ right o£ way from the School District at the north end of the Riverwood School propercy. This is noL- opened ior access now. He said that i:he PlaL-s and Subdivisions - Streets and Utilities Subcommittee agreed that the road could be narrowed to 40' and that the access to East River Road snould be closed and would end in a cul-de-sac. Mr. Thayer asked how che owner of Lat 34 felt about this. The Engineering Assistant said �e� � _ �"`� {vi SPECZAL PUBLIC HEi�.RING Nll:�TTNG OF PEBRUAI2Y 10, 1969 PAGE 6 that there will be a Public Hearing comin� up soon befoxe the , planning Commission and he will be given a chance to voice his opinion, NLr. Hedren said that the original request for this easement was in about 19G1 and the diagram showed takin9 school property. He said that he coulcl a,ree only if the paved pori:ion was at the north side oi the praper�y. The Enqineering Assistant said that the prohlem with this, is that the houses on Lots 31 and 32 are only abouL- 20' fron� the proposed roadway, Mr. Hedren said that he did not see the advantage of giviny school land to the pro- perty owners to the north. Councilman Sheridan pointed out that a few minutes ago the school was asking £or property owners to �ive up land for sidewallcs tp benefit L-he school, and that the school is not giving land to property owners, that this is for a Ciiy dedicated street. Councllman Samuelson asked about the drainage in this proposed preliminary plat. The Enyineering Assistant said that no pro- iiles have been run to date, but that the land was very flat. Councilman Samuelson as7ced i£ there was storm sewer here. The ' Enyineerin�j Assistant said there was one on Riverview Terrace north oi 71st Way. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to direct the Administration through che Engineering Depariment to locate the buildings in relation to the proposed street in L-his general area and get more detailed information on paper so a better determination can be made on solviny the land acquisiiion problems on 72nd Way. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared ihe mo�ion carried. RECESS- Mayor Kirkham called a recess at 8:45 P,M. RESOLUTION fk21-1969 - RE50LUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMIIJTS, APPROVAL OP PLANS AND ORDERING ADV�RTISEMENT FOR BIDS: STORM SEWER PRO- JECT #g9: The �ngineering Assistant said that this is for a 54" culvert to be placed under the Minnesota Transfer Railway tracks. He said ' that it was very essential that this be doz�e beiore the spring thaw. He said that he would like to have the Council call a Special Meetin� to award bids so the pro,7ect could move along as quickly as possible. He said that the plans and specifications are ready, and Sprinc� Lake Park and Minnesota Transfer Railway Company have agreed to pay their share. �� {1 �� �� ' SPr:CIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 1969 PAGE 7 MOTION by Counca,lman Liebl to adopt ResoluLion ,'r`21-1969. Se- conded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all votinG aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. It was agreed by the Counc1l to call a very short Meetin� at 5:15 P.M., Monday, Fehruary 24, 1969 for the purpose of awarding the bid. They asked that notices be sent out rema.nding c.hem oi this Meeting, RECEIVING PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN TO BF, LOCA'PED IN ANOKA COUNTY: Mr. CaYl Paulson said that his purpose in coming before the Council is to ask them to sponsor an educatzonal program for the purpose of getting a Metropolitan Zoological Garden located within Anoka County. He said that there would be very little expense, as he had Lalked co Mr. Hedren about using the Junior High School facilities free of c1-iarge, which could accommodate about 450-500 people, so tne only expense would be sending ou� � notices of the meetiny. He said that chere would be two films and slides with a speaker. The purpose would be to acquaint the people, especially teenagers with the worlci oi animals and nature studies. Mayor Kirkham asked Mr. Paulson if he was asking the Counc1l L-o set this up. Mr. Paulson said yes, wiih parti�ular emphasis on attendance by school children at the films. Councilman Liebl said ihat he and Mayor Kirkham had attended a Legislative conference wherein some sites were discussed. It was the feeliny of John 'rilton that the criteria set forth for a Metropolitan Zoological Garden could nol-. be met in Anoka County. Mr. Paulson said that he Hisagreed with Mr. �i'ilton and that all the criteria could be met right here in Anoka County. Mr. Paulson said that rt was stated that 200 acres is what would be needed, and he said that we have this area in klnoka County available. He mentioned a site a mile north of Highway 242 and west oi Hiyhway 65, and pointed out that some of the u'cillties are already in there. � Mayor Kirkham said that he would agree he would rather push For a Zoological Garden located in Anoka Coux�cy chan elsewhere, and said he would be willing to help sponsor this meeting. Mr. Paulson said that he had talked with Mr. John 'i'ilton and he suggested thal-. it be held as soon as poss�.ble. Mr, Paulson also suggested sendinG out invitations to the Governor, Senators and our Representatives, ,,,�;r� SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING M�LTING OF FEBRUARY 10, 1969 besides the Mayors of the surrounding communities. PAGE 8 '1`he Councyl then brieily discussed how the £inanc1ng of the Zoological Garden would be accomplished. Mayor Ka.rkham said that it was sugyested i.hat 14 irom the cigarette tax could be used, and Z mill from all the seven county area could help iinance this pro�ect. Councilman Liebl commented that in Hamburg, Germany, you have to pay to get in, and it is run by a Board of Directors, and the charge ma'kes it sel�-supporting, wa.th only a little help occasionally Trom L-he Government. He said that he had no ob�ection co this and agreed that specyal invitations should be sent out, and sugc�ested thaL- the press could also cover this quite ex- tensiveiy. Councilman Sheridan suggested working in con�unction with the Greaier Fridley Associacion, the City Administration, and the Cicy of I'ridley do the sponsoring. MOTION by C:ouncilman Liebl to ask Mr. Paulson to work with the C1ty Administration, and ihe Greater Fridley Association in settiny up the meetincJ, with the City o£ Fridley as sponsor. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voi�e vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. After a short discussion, rt was agreed to sei the date ten- tatively on Friday, March 28, 1969, if this date is open at the Junior High School. Councilman Sheridan commented that it might be well to have some multilithed forms i:or handing out at the school door, £or people who are really interested in this project to send on to their Representative or Senator. The City Manager added that it could include a space provided for comments. R�SpLUTION #z2-1969 - RESOLUTION ORDERING PRELIMINARY PI,ANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMA`PES OF THE COSTS THEREOF: SANITARY SEWER AND WATER PROJE'�T �#91: MoTION by Coun�ilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution #22-1969. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voiCe vote, all voting a_ye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. SPECIFICATIONS FOR SNOWBLOti4BR: Councllman Samuelson asked what was the anti�ipated usage. The City Manager said we could windrow the snow into an area where the 1 � , � SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARZNG MEETING OF FEBRUARY 10, 1969 PAG� 9 snaw could be picked up. He said that he felt that rt should have between 30 - 55 horse power. He pointed out that with a year like this one, the inter- sections are blind and with a piece of equipment such as this, we could blow the snow into trucks and haul it away. It will fit onto a 6d-7 Case which is a four wheel front loader. He said that it takes about 15 to 30 minutes to put it on and it has it's own motor. The Director of Public Works sazd the W-7 Case frontloader is used as a dual machine. It is a front end loader and the blower attachment can be attached for snow work. The City Manager said that the W-7 Case Frontloader is too big for use on most side�aalks. The Dixector of Public Works said the snow hlower could be used all over the City, and in some cases it could be used to blow the snow from the sidewalks into the trucks. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to approve the specifications as presented by the City Manager with the horse power to be between 30 and 55. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Niayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS• VILLAGE OF MOUNDS VIEW: UPGRADING OF COUNTY ROAD I�2 ' MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the communication £rom the Village of Mounds View dated January 29, 1969 and forward a copy to Mr. Larry Griffith, of Dorsey, Marquart, Windhorst and West. Seconded by Councilman LieUl Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CASINO ROYALE: APPLICATION FOR A 3.2 BEER LTCENSE AND SET-UPS: Mayor Kirkham said that he had some xesexvations about signing this applicatzon, and would like the reactioa of the Council. Councilman Samuelson said that he could not agree to having 3.2 beer and set-ups in a teen age dance hall, even though presumably they would be on different nights. Councilman Laebl cormnented that this application takes the club out of the Leen age group. Mayor Kirkham said that he would like to know in detail what Mr. Rostberg's plan is. It was agreed by the Council to ask the City Manager to direct a letter to Mr. Rostberg asking him to esplain in detail �ust what is planned. ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to ad�ourn the Meeting. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the Special Public Hearing Meeting of February 10, 1969 adjourned at 10:05 P.M. Resgectfully submitted, /// yq- ���'�--"� //�y✓r �`�! � Juel Mercer Secretary to the Council �/i � -/ L % �T- _ � Sack 0. Mayor ��� %� ��' i ` 'L' «n. �, Kirkham ��