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07/07/1969 - 00019387��� THE MINUTES Or TFI� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969 , Mayor Kirkham called the Regular Council Meeting of July 7, 1969 to order at 7:40 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: i�ayor Kirkham lead the Council and the audience in saying the Pledge ox" Allegiance to the F1ag. POLL CALL: MEMBERS PItESENT. Liebl, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan, Kirkham M�MB�RS ABSENT None APPRDVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUN� 16, 1969: P10TION by Councilman Harris to adopt the P4inutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 16, 1969 as presented. Seronded by Councilman Samuelson. IIpon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA. Mayor Kirkha7 said that there were a number of items to add to the lgenda which were: SA. Discussion Regarding Chies Construction Company. SB. Consideration of an Emergency Ordinance for the Modification of Plood Dike and Repair of Sewers. 10A. Foundation Permit for Max Saliterman in Shorewood Shopping Center. 46. Authorization of Certificates of Achievement for the Members o£ the Police Department Pistol Team, 47. Receiving the Minutes of the Split Liquor Study Committee. Under Communications: D. �r. & �Krs. Edward Wilbert, Request to Huild Garage over Sewer Easement, �. City oi Plinneapolis, Regarding their Payment of Special Assessments on on Lot 30, Auditor's Subdivision #39 in the amount of $1,464.43. �OTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt the Agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, al1 voting aye, D4ayor Kirkham declared th� motion carried unanimously. , vzszTOxs: Mayor Kirkham explained the procedure of the Council in allowing 15 minutes to , the audience for items not on the Agenda, and asked i£ anyone wished to speak. Mr. Nick Zroka was present to explain that he must move his home from 3614 1M�rshall Street N.E., Minneapolis by 5eptember 1, 1969 and he would like to F �� �F I REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7� 1969 PAG� 2 � purchase Lots 9 and 10, Slock 13, Fridley Park Addition, 6435 Ashton Avenue, but first he would like to know if this move would be approved. The City oP - Minneapolis Waterworks has taken his 1and. He explained that his home is eight years old, and in good condition. He said that the Building Official had inspected it and found that it met the building codes He then presented a picture of his home to the Council for them to see. The City Engineer said that he had not seen the house, but is familiar wrth rt, as he had talked to the Building Official, and since this man is in a hurry and the house is in good shape, he felt that the Council could, if they wished, approve this request. Councilman Sheridan said that he felt that this request should go to the Building Standards - Design Control Subcommittee first. They will be meeting July 16, 1969, so this would not make too much difference in time. That way the Building Board would not be bypassed, and the Council would have their recommendation. Councilman Samuelson agreed that the procedure should be followed as there would not be too much time saved anyhow. He commented that there should be no problem, it is a nice looking house. Mayor Kirkham advised Mr. Zroka to get written concurrence by the neighbors to present to the Building Board's Meeting of the 16th, and then it wi11 come back to the Council on the 21st of July. Councilman Sheridan added that his feeling that it should go to the Buildinq Board first was no reflection on the appearance of the house, he felt that it would make a nice addition, but rather that this is the proper � procedure. The Council advised Mr. Zroka to contact the City Engineer to start the necessary action to get on the Building Standards - Design Control Subcommittee Meeting Agenda. ORDINANCE #424 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE OF TH� CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA SY MAKING A CHANGE IN ZONING DISTRICTS• (N. Craig Johnson, ZOA #69-03) MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Ordinance #424, waive the reading and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan for discussion. Councilman Harris commented that he had already made his reasons known for being in favor o£ this Ordinance. Councilman Sheridan reported that he had had a number of calls �rom people in this area and there seems to be some misinformation that if this rezoning Ordinance does not go through, the land will become R-1. This is not the case, it will remain as rt is, M-1, C-2S, and R-3. He said that be felt that by this zoning, it would be an upgrading of the land. Councilman Liebl asked the City Attorney why he did not sign his name to the opinion rendered on this case. The City Attorney said that he was in a rush to get it out of the office, and would be willing to do so, if Councilman Liebl desires. TH� VOTE, upon the motion, being a soll call vote, Sheridan, Kirkham, Harris, and Samuelson voting aye, Liebl voting nay, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion � carried. Mr. Charles Floer, 161 79th Way N.E. said that as a citizen of the first ward, he would like to challenge the vote of Councilman Samuelson because of the conflict of interest, and request the Council to ask for a ruling from the Attorney General of Minnesota on his vote. �%�w REGOLAR COUNCIL MEETING OF �7ULY 7, 1969 PAGE 3 The City Attorney said that it is hard to guess what the Attorney General would say, but that once an action is accomplished, he would not render an opinion. , He would only answer a pending question. ORDINANCE #425 - AN ORDINANCE UNDER SECTION 12.07 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS AND TO AMEND APPENDIX C OF THE CITY CODE: (Harold Harris - SAV #67-04) MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to adopt Ordinance #425, waive the reading and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a roll call vote, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan, and Kirkham voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF ALLEY PROBLEM B�TWEEN MAIN STREET AND SECOND STREET BETWEEN 60TI-I AVEVUE AND 61ST AVENUE: (Ronald McClain) The City Manager reported that there was only one outstanding letter yet to be received. That was from a Mr, William Warner, owner of 6021 Main 5treet. All those received are in favor of vacating the alley. Mayor Kirkham asked if Mr. Warner was in the audience. Mr McClain said that he had said that he would be here tonight, however he is not here as yet It was agreed to take this item up later in the Meeting when Mr. Warner arrives For the sake of clarity the remainder of the discussion pertaining to this item discussed when Mr. Warner arrived will foLow. Mr. William Warner said that he bought the building in 1968 and that he deals ' in real estate. He said that there are three buildings in a line which were designed for walk-outs to the back parking lot. This would mean that the alley would have to be paved. He said that he had talked to a few of the people in the neighborhood, and they feel that they do not need the alley. It was pointed out to him that the children use the back for a play area, but it Aias been shown that hard surfaced areas fcr play are safer than soft surfaces. He also would question the increase in valuation, if any, 3f there was a vacation. He said that he could not afford any inerease in valuation. He would also question how the off street parking in front could be arranged. This type of off-street parking would be in violation of the Code. Mr. Warner said that he did not feel that the vacation of the alley would be a progressive thing. He reported that they had a terrible time with garbage collection last winter. If the alley was in there, it would be a simple matter to collect the garbage. He said that he understood that P1ain Street will be a State Aid Road one day, and with the restrictions imposed, would not the alley have to be opened up again Mayor Kirkham answered that the point is, that the alley has never been open although it is platted. Since it is not used, most people feel that it should be vacated. If it is not vacated, it still would not be improved, but would remain as it is. The improvement of the alley would be very costly because of the drainage problems in the area and the people are not in favor of this. He said that in his opinion this alley would never be improved, unless it was petitioned for Mr. Warner asked what if the State would require that it be ' opened. Mayor Kirkham said that he could not imagine why the State would require tha.s. Councilman Harris added that this is not a controlled access street. Mr. Warner asked about the garbage collection problem. Councilman Liebl said that this was a problem throughout the City last winter because of the amount of snow. The Council did grant a waiver of the Ordinance ,, � �, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SULY 7� 1969 PAGE 4 � to allow the cans to be placed beside the garages, rather than in the back yards. He explained that the question of improving the a11ey came up in 1965 Now there is a double garage that would have to be removed, many fences are in the way etc. The City Manager has spent a great many hours on this problem The mistakes were made many years ago, and cannot be totally rectified, but he would like to ask Mr. Warner to sign the agreement as a favor to a11 the nea.ghbors in the block. Mr. Warner asked why not leave it as it is. The City Manager explained that Mr. McClain has done a lot of work to get this alley closed off, and he would like the privilege of using the alley legally as those others are doing illegally. The great amount of patience and work of Mr. McClain has been done so as not to compound the error Mayor Kirkham commented that it seems about once a year the Council gets a request to either close it or open it. This is as close as the City has ever come to a resolvement, and he would like to see the cooperation of Mr, Warner. Councilman Liebl explained to Mr. Warner that he did not feel that it would be in the best interest of all his neighbors to improve the alley and levy this very high assessment. It would possibly involve condemnation proceedings to remove the garage and this would also be very costly, and possibly could not be done, as a previous Council had given the permit to build the garage. Councilman Sheridan said that this is a public right of way and he would have the right to go from one end of the alley to the other. Mr. Warner asked if , that meant that he could require that the fences and the garage be taken down. The City Attorney said that would probably have to be done by a court order. Mr. Warner wondered about the maintenance of the alley. Mayor Kirkham said that the few alleys that are plowed in the Crty have last priorrty. Councilman Sheridan added that only the older plats provide alleys, the newer ones do not. Mayor Kirkham said that he wanted to impress upon Mr. Warner that he personally doubted that the alley would ever be improved. He felt that getting Slo sa.gnatures to improve the alley at the high cost would be extremely remote. The vacation will put those people in violation in legal standing and allow those waiting to use the alley to do so legally. Mr. Warner said that he had called the fee owner and he said that he did not care, but would be concerned about the affect this would have on the taxes. The Finance Director informed him that the valuation would not change. The depth is not involved, only the front footage. There is no valuation based on square footage. Councilman Harris said that as there is still some indecision on his part, he advised him to come into the City offices and get any tax information he may wish, consult his attorney if he wished, then report back to the City Manager. Mr. Warner said that he would do this. CONSIDERATION OF COST FIGURES - 61ST AVENUE AND ONIVERSITY AVENIIE N E. SERVICE � LOOP: The City Engineer explaa.ned while referring to the letter from She11 Oil Co, that their break-down shows that the total cost of the project to them would be $66,885. After subtracting the $36,000 for the cost of modernization plans and �� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7� 1969 PAGE 5 equipment price of $7,635, the amount of $23,250.00 is arrived at, which is the , difference between the remodeling and relocation. Councilman Harris asked relative to the price of the new station if that is for the new building or with depreciation. The City Engineer said that the new building would cost $36,190. Councilman Samuelson asked what the $18,670 for yard work was for. The City Engineer said that they would have to move their station tanks, light fixtures, additional drives etc. out of the proposed right of way, and relocate the pumps. He said that although these figures seem high, these are the same figures they gave the City last year, they have not raised them. Councilman Samuelson asked if the Council should agree with the $23,250 what participation would be by the State. The City Engineer said that the State will pay �or the building of the road and our participation would be to get the land. Councilman Sheridan said that with this acquisition, this would complete three quadrants. The City Engineer said yes, there is sti11 the Texaco Station, but there is more land available and not too much of a problem. Councilman Harris said that in his opinion, they should go ahead with the pro�ect. If these figures are based on last years', the Crty could not hope to do much better. Councilman Samuelson said that he assumed that these figures are agreeable with Shell. The City Engineer said he supposed so, they came from them in the letter dated Suly 1, 1969. Councilman Harris asked if Shell Oil would not be agreeable with the figures and there would have to be a condemnation, m�ould it be more or less than the figures pro�ected. The City Attorney said it would probably be more, He said that he did not feel that ' the costs were out of line. Councilman Sheridan pointed out that if a con- demnation were to be entered into with Shell Oil, perhaps condemnation pro- ceedings would also have to be against St. Williams Church. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the letter from Shell Oil Company dated July 1, 1969 and direct the Administration to advise Shell Oil Company that the City will proceed wrth the loop back. Councilman Sheridan said that he had a question concerning a phrase in the letter dated May 16, 1969 from Shell Oil ---"This of course, would be sub7ect to final plan approval by Shell management."--- He wondered if that meant the moving of the station or the moving of the intersection. Councilman Samuelson said that he read that to mean the moving of the station. Councilman Sheridan said that he took rt to mean the intersection. The City Attorney suggested callinq the writer of the letter concerning the intent of this phrase, and also if the writer of the letter has the authority to make the firm com- mitment. Councilman Liebl said that if the City has to pay the $23,250, he felt that the City would be giving them the station for practically nothing. Councilman Sheridan pointed out that the total cost is $66,885.D0 and they have deducted their modernizing plans. Councilman Samuelson said that at the present rates, if they did not use last year's figure, the cost could be abovt l0a higher. Councilman Harris pointed out that the contract that would have to be drawn up , would spell out all these things. THE MOTION by Councilman Sheridan was seconded by Councilman Harris. MOTION AMENDED by Councilman Harris that the City enter into a contract, which ��`���� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969 PAGE 6 � would be brought back for final approval. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. IIpon a voice vote, Kirkham, Harris, Sheridan and Samuelson voting aye, Liebl voting nay, Mayor Kirkham declared the AMENDMENT carried. THE VOTE UPON THE MOTION, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unan�.mously. Councilman Liebl explained that the reason he had voted nay on the amendment is tha� he felt that there was room for negotiation on the proposed figure of $23,250. As this is in his ward, he would like to try to save the people a few dollars. Mayor Kirkham commented that the whole City would pay for this. Councilman Liebl said that the Church is giving us the land for nothing. CONSIDERATION OF COSTS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF 5TREETS AND T.H. #47 SLIP-OFF RAMP IN THE HYDE PARK AREA: The City Engineer explained that on Page 30 of the Agenda the regular assess- ment procedure was followed. This is why Block 12 and Block 21 would be very expensive. The side streets are assessed '� way down the block. The top figure shows the additional costs per square foot and the bottom figure shows the total cost per square foot. On Page 30A the assessment for the slip-off and alley .unprovement throughout the whole area is spread, with the thinking that the slip-off and service road would benefit the whole area. , Councilman Sheridan asked about extending it all the way down to 57th Auenue. The City Engineer said that this would lower the cost by about 2t or 3C per square foot. The 57th crossover would be closer and these streets are already improved The extension of 3rd Street from 57th Avenue to 57th Place is not improved The reason for not bringing it down, is that it would be hard to prove a benefit. Councilman Shezidan asked if the proposal was accepted, would there not be the same benefit to the people on the east side of 2; Street as on the other side. He said that he felt that without the slip-off ramp the total plan implementation could not be done, and he felt that the assessment should be done on an equal basis like the procedure for assessing storm sewers. Councilman Harris pointed out that in a previous case, where there were very high assessments levied, the people 7ust could not afford it, and they could not be collected, and felt that the assessments should be spread. Mr. Eldon Schmedeke said that he understood that the streets were not scheduled to be fixed in this area until 1975. He said that almost all the people to the south of him would benefit. He said that he would appreciate an oppor- tunity to meet with the Council after the Meeting to look at this proposal more closely. If people are going to be assessed anyhow, maybe the work should be done now and the costs pointed out to the people. The City Enqineer said that it wou].d be about $3,000 for 10,000 square feet are,s which would not include improvement of the streets in Bloak 12. It would be about 1/3 more to do the streets in the area. � Councilman Sheridan said that in his opinion the assessments should be spxead rather than graduated. He said that he thought that the project should include Blocks 27 and 28. Councilman Liebl agreed with bringing the area down to include Blocks 27 and 28. He said that what was requested was the costs of the slip-off ramp and the service road. The City Engineer said that this cost is �i!` �_� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SULY 7, 1969 PAGE 7 shown on Page 29B and amounts to $55,876.08. The rest of the work was done to ' show the estimated improvement costs of the streets if this should be desired to be done at the same time Councilman Harris asked if on Plan B(Page 31A} the east-west road is through vacant land now. The City Engineer said yes. Councilman Sheridan asked with this plan, how do you keep the commercial traffic off 2g Street. Mayor Kirkham indicated that he would like to stay with the Plan Circle Flow. (Plan A). Councilman Sheridan asked if at the Public Hearing the costs per lot would be availaUle. Councilman Harris said that he felt that it should be conducted 7ust like an assessment hearing. Councilman Sheridan wondered if the legal requirements could be met in two weeks time, The Crty Engineer and the Finance Director indioated that they could not. The City Attorney said that if the Council is going to have the rezoning Public Hearing notices sent out, they might as well include the assessment notice, and the rezoning Ordinance could be ready at the same tune. MOTION by Councilman 5heridan to authorize the Administration to set the Public Hearings for the rezoning of the Hyde Park area and the improvement pro�ect Public Hearing as soon as possible, no later than August 11, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Samuelson said that he would like to compliment the City Engineer ' for bringing forth such a comprehensive report. Mayor Kirkham added his thank you. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION POR LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE CHIES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: The City Attorney reported that Chies has been dumping fill in the right of way of 73rd Avenue and the right �of way being acquired. This type of fill is not suitable and will have to be removed at about a cost of $2,200. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to authorize the legal staff to take the steps necessary against the Chies Construction Company for the removal of the debris on 73rd Avenue right of way. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Councilman Samuelson asked if there was not now a condemnation proceed2ng against Chies. The City Attorney said yes MOTION AMENDED by Councilman Samuelson to authorize the legal staff to withhold any payment due the Chies Construction Company in the condemnation until the costs o£ the removal of the debris is accomplished. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the AMENDMENT carried unanimously. THE VOTE UPON THE MOTION, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kixkham declared the motion carried unan�.mously. ' EMERG$NCY ORDINANCE #426 FOR THE MODIEICATION OF FLOOD DIKE AND REPAIR OF SEWERS: The Czty Engineer said that this was prepared to fac,tlztate the removal of a portion of the dike and leave as much of the dirt in place as possible, He checked with the City Attorney ancl he felt that the proper procedure would be to REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969 PAGE 8 � � � pass an Emergency Ordinance. He pointed out that in paragraph #3 of the Ordinance, the word "Permanent" should be stricken, because the amount of money that will be spent could not be con5idered in any way as a permanent flood control de- vice. He said that it is hoped that most of the costs will be rea.mbursed by Federal funds, but the Council cannot be assured of this. This would cover some of the work on the repair of the dike and repair of the sanitary sewers etc. It was pointed out that the wording of the Ordinance should be changed slightly, but that rt could still be passed on the first reading with the correctioras approved on ratification. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Emergency Ordinance #426 on first reading, waive the reading, and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. ilp��n a roll call vote,Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson and Sheridan voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. FIRST READING OF AN ORD2NANCE AMENDING SECTION 70.01 OF TFIE CTTY CODE: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the Ordinance on first reading and waive the reading. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a roll call vote, Sheridan, Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, and Samuelson voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. ' FIRST REI�DING OF AN ORPINANCE AMENDING SECTION 71.01 OF THE CITY CODE: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the Ordinance on first reading and waive the reading. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a roll call vote, Sheridan, Kirkham, Liebl, Harris and Samuelson votinq aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanunously. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 72.01 OF THE CITY CODE MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the Ordinance on first reading and waive the reading. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a roll call vote, Kirkham, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan and Liebl voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 99.011 OF THE CITY CODE: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the Ordinance on iirst reading and waive the reading. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a roll call vote, Kirkham, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan and Liebl voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSAL AND AGREEMENS - FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICE (EHLERS AND ASSOCIATES� INC.) ' The Finance Director said that the biggest change in this agreement is that the payment would be made in stages, rather than at the end o£ a pro7ect. I£ they were to do work on a pro�ect that did not go through, they would be paid for that too. Mayor Kirkham asked the Finance Director if he would endorse this agreement. The Finance Director said that he thought that they have done an excellent �ob. � /� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969 PAGE 9 This is something new they will be going to do, and he believed that Fridley is ' one of the first to have such an agreement. Councilman Harris commented that he had talked to Bob Ehlers and he would be in favor of this type of an arrange- ment. Councilman Sheridan felt that a financial consultant would prove advan- tageous to the community , and they may be able to bring things to the City's attention that would be necessary to know. In past years the City has had a financial consultant, and it has proven adventageous. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the letter from Ehlers and Associates, Inc. dated June 25, 1969 and their proposal, and refer it to the legal staff for their review, and have it brought back to the Council as soon as possible. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Harris pointed out that some information was requested of the City in the letter from Ehlers and Associates, Inc. and he hoped that the City Manager wi11 cooperate with furnishing the material requested. The City Manager reported that the City Engineer and the City Assessor have already completed the compilation of the information requested. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR A FOUNDATION PERMIT FOR MAX SALITERMAN - SHORE- WOOD SHOPPING CENTER The Crty Engineer reported that Max Saliterman wants to put in a Sears Depart� ment outlet store �n the south side of Rice Creek Road. The proposal is ' for 25,000 square feet of space and he hopes to eventually expand the shopping center. He would have brick on the north and west sides, and the whole building would have a sprinkling system. He agrees that if the shopping center is not expanded, he will fix the other sides of �he building also after three years. fIe is still thinking of the possibility of putting the Sandy's Restaurant into his shopping center on the south side of Rice Creek Road, that he had requested earlier be placed in the parking lot on the north side. Councilman Harris reparted that he had met wi�h Mr. Saliterman in the morning, and he would like to build the whole shopping center, however, mortgage money is quite hard to qet, so he is willing to agree to s3gn an agreement to fix the other two sides o£ the building after three years if the shopping center is not expanded. Councilman Sheridan asked about parking. The City Engineer said that there is enough land available. He is meeting the minimum setback under this zoning and he has been advised to bring in a landscaping and parking plan to the Building Standards - Design Control Subcommittee Meeting for their final permit. Councilman Harris said that he understands that under his lease he is required to provide more parking than the Code requires. MOTION by Councilman Harris to grant a foundation permit to Max Saliterman foz a Sears ➢epartment Store in Shorewood Shopping Center sub�ect to a 30 day limitation, a deposit for the estimated sewer connection charges, and with the understanding that he is proceeding at his own risk. Seconded by Councilman ' Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously Councilman Harris asked that when Mr. Saliterman comes in for his full permit, the City �ngineer speak to him about painting the rear of the shopping center. The Crty Engineer added that also the weeds need mowing. Councilman Sheridan � � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7� 1969 PAGE 10 asked about the possibility of sodding, and added that now the sidewalks could go in. Councilman Samuelson said that he has already agxeed to put them in. CONSI➢ERATLQN QF SPLITTING ASSESSMENTS ON PARC�LS 1260 AND 1300, REVISED AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION #103: Requested by Bernie Julkowski The Finance Director explained that Mr. Julkowski came in and asked that the special assessments be split cn Parcels 1260 and 130D Revised Auditor's Subdivision #103. The Council has never granted permission previously on land that has not been platted. He, at one time started to plat, but the plat was never filed. He said that his office told him that this split was not allowed by Ordinance. The Citp Attorney said that he also recei�ved a call from Mr. 3ulkowski and his understanding is that Mr. SuLkowski purchased these two pieces of land separately. If they were bought before the lot split requirements went into effect, the splitting may be possible. LISCUSSION OF JEFFERSGN STREET IMPROVEMENT: (Discussion requested by Mr. C.H. Ben7amin, 5708 Jefferson Street N.E.) Mr, Ben�amin said that he understood that Jefferson Street was going to be improved with a 24' street with the street off-set, and asked if this was correct. Mayor Kirkham said that this was what was agreed upon. The street will be located within the 30' right of way, but off-set. Council- man Liebl added that there would be 5' on the east side and 1' of the west. Mr. Ben7amin asked what about the snow storage then on the 1' side. He also asked if this is already final, that it will be a 24' street, and aslced why not a 26' street. The City Engineer said th�t there is only 30` right of way. The costs are already high to the lots on the west because they will also be assessed for water and sanitary sewer. On the east side of Jefferson the people will not be assessed for this as they already have the utilities from Madison Street. It was felt that the 24' street would be suf£icient as it will only allow two way traffic and only the people living on the street will be using it, and it would help keep the costs down. The Crty Engineer said that the width could be increased to 26' o£ the people desire it, but it would cost more. He also suggested that the a11ey could be vacated to gain more land. Mr, Ben�ama.n asked what about the utility ease- ment. Mayor Kirkham told him that it would become a utilrty easement only and not a public access. Mr. Benjamin then asked if there were any notices mailed when the City of Fridley gave Donnay permission to take the 30'. The City Manager said that the Minutes were researched and Councilman Sheridan read aloud the Minutes of June 7, 1954 where the plat was approved. Councilman Sheridan elaborated that at that time it was not necessary to mail out notices of a Public Hearing, they were just published a.n the legal newspaper. The Finance Director said that maybe there was never a 60' dedicated street. Mr_ Ben�amin came forward to look at the plat map o£ Donnay's Lakeview Manor Addition which was filed in 1955, and Councilman Samuelson said that it appears that the plat came up to the 5ection line and at that tune there was no legal require- ments for a dedication for a street. Mr. Ben�amin was then molified to find that the 30' dedication was nevex made, and that there was nothing illegal in the procedure at that time. Mr. Ben7amin asked if the contract has been let yet. The City Engineer said that it will probably be in 1970, because of the necessity of putting in the �/ � �l � � f �� I�_ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OE JULY 7, 1969 PAGE 11 sewer and water first. Mr. Ben�amin asked if something temporary could ' not be done so that he can get to his house. With the construction work being done in his area, he cannot get a.nto his home. Mayor Kirkham advised him to come in to see the City Manager and he will see that something of a temporary nature will be provided so that he will have access. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS - DESIGN CONTROL SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING OF JUNE 25. 1969 1. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT AN 11 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING ON LOTS 30� 31, 32, 33 & 34, BLOCK 6� FRIDLEY PARK ADDITION, THE SAME BFING 6551 EAST RIVER ROAD. (REQOEST BY PARTHENON CONSTRUCTION, INC. 4744 GRAND AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55409): The City Engineer explained that this is for an 11 unit apartment building. They have submitted a new plot plan which includes the stipulations of the Building Board. This plan would be putting in two additional uncontrolled entrances into East River Road. In his opinion the plot plan is all right with the exception of the entrances, and that the Council should acquire 10' - 12' right of way. Councilman Sheridan asked if the parking was off- set on the 1ot, could one entrance be eliminated. He also asked how many parking spaces were provided. The City Engineer said that there were 17 parking spaces. Councilman Harris pointed out that the entrances are quite close together and the City Engineer said that they were about 150' apart. Councilman Samuelson asked if there could be parking in the rear. The City , Engineer said no. Councilman Sheridan pointed out that there is a very steep grade behind the proposed building. The City Engineer added that the alley is 12' wide. Councilman Samuelson asked if the south entrance could be cut out. The City Engineer said that he would work with them to try to shift the building on the lot to provide parking on the side of the building. Mayor Kirkham suggested that there be right turn.s only, so if a car were to want to go south, they would have to go around the block and enter at the signalization on Mississippi Way. The City Attorney said that if this were to be done a median would be necessary to enforce this. The City Engineer pointed out that there will be a median needed for the Hirsch apartrnents also. Councilman Sheridan said that they should be apprised of what to expect a.n the way of traffic control. Councilman Aarris commented that there should be a sidewalk agreement signed, for the future when the City may want to put it in. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the request by Parthenon Construction for an 11 unit apartment building on Lots 30, 31, 32, 33, & 34, Block 6, Fridley Park Addition sub�ect to the stipulations of the Building Board, with the additional requirement of a signed agreement for future sidewalks when the City deems them necessary, and only one exit be allowed on East River Road with right turns only. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimoulsy. 2. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR GENERAL CONCEPT APPROVAL OF A SERVICE , STATION AND DRIVE-IN TYPE RE5TAURANT TO BE LOCATED ON LOT 1� BLOCK 1, PEARSON'S 15T ADDITION, THE SAME BEING 79TH WAY AND EAST RIVER ROAD, FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA. (REQUEST BY A.J_ FALKENSTEIN, 8931 YORK ROAD, BLOOMINGTON, MINNESOTA) REGIILAR CDUNCIL MEETING OF SULY 7� 1969 PAG� 12 ' The City Engineer reported that Mr. Falkenstein would like to get his qeneral concept approved before qoing ahead with any plans. He wants to put in a gas station and a drive-in restaurant. Councilman Harris commented that here again there is the problem of access off of EaSt River Road. The City Engineer said that there will be signals at 79th Way, and there would have to be the same provisions as before for right turns only, ' � Councilman Samuelson said that he was not too happy with this concept,and that he did not like to see too many small drive-ins and gas stations. He asked how big the parcel was. The City Engineer said that it was 280' along 79th Way and 314' along East River Road. Councilman Sheridan said that he would agree with Councilman Samuelson and if it were to be approved, he would prefer it to be one complex. MOTION by Councilman Harris to ask the applicant to come back with more substantial information. Any approval would require proper access and egress from East River Road. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. The City Engineer pointed out that whethex or not a special use permit would be required would depend on when he first made his applica�ion; before or after passing the Ordinance regulating gas stations and drive-in restaurants. The City Attorney commented that he would like to see him apply for a special use permit anyhow. 3 CONSIDERATION OF A RE 16 AND 17, BLOCK 2, 6 AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY, 1052 OSBORNE ROAD N.E TO CONSTRUCT A SPECULATIVE BUILDING ON LOTS IE PARK, THE SAME BEING 7330-7350 IINIVERSITY MINNESOTA. (REQUEST BY ROGER LARSON AND ASSOC. FRIDLEY. MINNESOTA The City Engineer explaa.ned that these lots are along the University Avenue Service Road. He said that he has worked with the applicant to incorporate the recommendations of the Building Standards - Design Control into the plans. Mr. Larson came forward and discussed the plans with the Council at the Council table. Councilman Harris asked why he did not want brick above the windows. Mr. Larson said that he felt that the use of the masoniterough cedar would give more warmth to the building. He had a sample of the masonite with him and showed the Council. Councilman Harris suggested making the pilasters of brick. Mr. Larson agreed and commented that it would not cost much more than the broken block he had planned on using. Councilman Samuelson said that he thought that it would look quite nice with the use of the masonite and brick. He said th�t he would like to see some continuity along Oniversrty Avenue. Councilman Harris suggested that both ends of the building be brick also as they will be seen from the highway. Councilman Sheridan asked what was the ob7ect of the overhead doors. Mr. Larson said that he did not know what the building would be used for, it is a speculative building. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the permit £or Roger Larson & Assoc. for a speculative building at 7330-7350 University Avenue N.E. sub�ect to the stipulations of the Building Board with the additions that the pilasters and both ends of the building be brlck and the use o£ the masonite as shown F � �_ 7 , �? � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969 PAGE 13 at the Council Meeting to be above the windows. Seconded by Cbuncilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the Minutes of the Building Standards - Design Control Subcommittee Meeting of June 25, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. REC�IVING THE MINUTES OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS - DESIGN CONTROL MEETING OF SULY 2, 1969: 1. CONSID�RATION OF A REQUEST FOR CHANGES AND AN ADDITION TO THE A➢MINIS- TRATIVE AND COMPUTER AREAS IN THE TARGET WAREHOUSE LOCATED AT 7120 HIGHWAY #65 (REQUEST BY DAYTON-TARGET STORES INCORPORATED, 700 ON THE MA.LL, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA): The City Engineer showed the preliminary plans far the addition of office space to the Target Warehouse. This space is to be used for computers. He said that Target is in somewhat of a hurry as they have some computers arriving on August 15th. Mr. DeWayne Grande of Daytons and Mr. Don Brattain of Target came forward to the Council table to discuss their plans. The City Engineer explained that they will be working with the railroad company for an access to be used 7ointly b� Target and as an access to Locke Park. Councilman Harris commented that he was glad to see that some of the office space was to be moved to Fridley. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve of the concept and grant permission for a foundation permit for office space for a computer room for the Target Warehouse. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMPLAINT AGAINST THE TARGET STORE, 755 53RD AVENUE N.E. Mrs. Agnes Mihalow, 5411 Madison Street N.E. came forward with a formal signed complaint against the Fridley Target Store. She supplied a copy to each Council Member, City Manager and the City Attorney. She said that she and her neighbors have repeatedly complained to the City Manager, Fire Prevention Chief and appeared in Apri1 to register a verbal complaint before the Council on the soot, burning, flying ash, and smell caused by the in- cznerator used by Target. She reported that she had clothes hanging on her line that got very sooty, she called the store manager and he came up and admitted to her that their incinerator was to blame and took oare of the cleaning. However, the burning is not stopped and if anyone later oomplains, they claim they knew nothing about it. She said that it smells like a garbage dump. Mr. Brattain of the Target General Office said that they knew nothing about this, that it was not within his domain, but that he would report it to the company. Councilman Harris said that this is the first he has heard of this mmplaint and suggested that the Council require them to bale their trash, and to close down the operation of their incinerator. 1 , � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969 PAGE 14 � The City Manager reported that after the last complaint in April, the Health Sanitarian, the Fire Prevention Chief and himself went down thereand talked to them about this problem. Mrs. Mihalow said that aft�r that they ceased burning for about three days. MOTION by Councilman Harris to init.tate a formal request to the Target Store to cease �using the .tno.tnerator and start baling their trash. Seconded by Counca.lman Liebl. IIpon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. 2. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT AN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE ON THE EASTERLY 300 FEET OF OUTLOT 2� FRIDLEY INDIISTRIAL PARK PLAT l, FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA OIL COMPANY. (REQUEST BY SHELDON MORTENSON, 5267 CENTRAL AV�NUE N.E „ FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA): The City Engineer explained the Building Standards - Design Control stipu- lations and Mx, Mortenson came forward to the Council table fox a discussion of the plans. The City Engineer showed on the plan why a 100' setback could not be attaa.ned because of the building and structure layout, and the maximum he could get would be 56' from the property line. Mr. Mortenson said that they plan on future expansion to the south. The City Enqineer said that the applicant has complied with the recommendations of the Building Board with the exception of the setback, which he cannot do. This would place him about 50' from the edge of the service road. There was also a ' question on the exterior finishing material to be used, P1r. Mortenson was asked if he would improve the service road to City standards and he said that he would do so. , MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the permit for Sheldon Mortenson for an office and warehouse sub7ect to the applicant complying with the plan shown tonight, improving the service road for 200' to meet City standards, and grant a setback waiver from 100' to 56'. 5econded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the Minutes of the Building Standards - Design Contzol Subcommittee Meeting of July 2, 1969. Seconded by Council- man Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, al], voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF JUNE 25, 1969� MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the Minutes of the Board of Appeals Meeting of Sune 25, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OE APPEALS MEETING OF JULY 2. 1969 A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AS PER SECTION 45.16 TO OPERATE A TRAILER SALES ESTABLISHMENT IN M-1 ZONING LOCATED ON THE WEST 375 FEET OF LOT 3� AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION #89. PARCEL 710� TH� SAME BEING 7151 HIGHWAY #65, FRIDLEY, MSNNESOTA. (REQU�ST BY CASTLE MOBILE HOMES� HIGHWAY #52, ROUTE 6, OSSEO, MINNESOTA)� A Representative from the Castle Mobile Homes and a Representative of Macey Sign Company came forward to the Council table for disoussion of their plans. i^'' / � 4� 'Ji/ i� REGULAR COIINCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969 PAGE 15 Councilman Sheridan said that he had been concerned that this was the pro- ' per zoning, but it seems that it is. The City Engineer asked how he plans on fixing the parking area. The Representative said that they will be putting in 13 parking spaces in the center and other spaces for parking at random. Councilman Harris said that he did not approve o£ random parking. It was agreed that the applicant is to submlt a plan to the Engineering Depart- ment showing parking, landscaping and the internal traffic flow. It was pointed out that the lease runs for three years, at which tune it will revert back to M-1 unless the applicant re-applies for a special use permit and re-approved by the Council. MOTION by Councilman Sherzdan to grant the special use permit for Castle Mobile Homes at 7151 Highway k65 subject to the Board of 1lppeals stipulations and that he bring in the aforementioned plan to the Engineering Department. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF SIGN PERMIT REQUEST FOR CASTLE MOBILE HOMES: 7151 Hwy. #65 The Representative from Macey Sign Company said that he would also like to request approval of a sign permit. He showed his plan for the sign to the Council and they unanimously agreed that it was too large. The City Engineer asked why this request could not wait for the next regular meeta.ng which would be the 21st. The Representative from Castle Mobile Homes said that , they plan on being moved in there by Julp 15, 1969. They asked that as they are some distance off the Highway and that this would be a temporary sign that this be taken into consideration when determining the size, Mayor Kirkham said that it was a nice looking sign, if it could be cut down. This is about the size allowed along the freeway. The Representative from Macey Sign Company said that it is 16' X 8` and there is a considerable cost factor in cutting down the sign. Councilman Harris informed him that a sign this size could not be allowed as it would be setting an undesirable precident. The question arose on the lzghting of the sign, and the City Engineer said that there would be no change in intensity of light. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve a sign for Castle Mobile Homes to be no larger than 100 square feet. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the Minutes of the Board of Appeals Minutes of ,7uly 2, 1969. Seconded by CoUncilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote� all votinq aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF SUNE 11, 1969 MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the P4inutes of the Parks and Rec^ reation Commission Meeting of June 11, 1969. Seconded by Councilman , Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously, RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 23, 1969; MOTIpN by Counciltnan Liebl to receiVe the Minutes o� the �axks & Recredtion Commission Meetinq of June 23, 1g69, Seconded bp Councilman Samuelson, Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. � L_ J � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969 RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR SANITARY SEWER PROJECT #91: (Bids opened July 7, 1969) LUMP SUM COMPLETION PLANHOLDER BID SURETY HID TIME C.S. McCrossan, Box 336 Osseo, Minnesota Inc 55369 Randal Brothers 3400 Silver Lake Road Minneapolis, Minn. 55418 Charles Love7oy Co. 2506 Cedar White Bear Lake, Minn 55110 U.S Fidelity & Guaranty Co. 5% Cert. Ck. $745.00 U.S. Fidela.ty & Guaranty Co. So $21,495.00 514,900.00 $12,292.00 PAGE 16 150 Calendar Days 30 Calendar Days 60 Calendar Days The City Engineer reminded the Council that this is the sewer pro�ect to serve the pet clinic on T.H. #65. He added that although he knew this would be an expensive pso�ect to put in, the bids came in 50% above the Engineering estimate. He said that he had talked to Mr, Walquist and told him that if they could delay, they could probably get better bids. I3owever, the pet clinzc is very anxious to get started, and felt that they could not wait. Councilman Sheridan raised the question if there should be some sort of a hearing to make the people aware of the high cost. The City Attorney said that this would not be required, but agreed that they should be made aware of the cost to them. The City Engineer said that Mr. Walquist would submit a letter of approval and stating that he is aware of the costs. However, the gas station is also involved and should be apprised of the costs. I-Ie pointed out that the petita.on was over Slo for the improvement. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the bids and take action on July 21, 1969. In the meantime the people involved that will be assessed are to be alerted of the costs. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT EOR WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #94: (Well House #2 - Bids opened June 23, 1969) BASE BID BASE BID COMPLETION PLANHOLDER BID SURETY NO. 1 NO. 2 TIME Berglund-Johnson St. Paul Eire $12,574.00 520,200.00 ---- P.O. Box "D" & Marine Excelsior, Minn. 55331 5% B.B, Unsco, Inc. Home Owners $11,413.00 $19,249.D0 90 Cal. Days 3307 Hwy 100 North Ins, Co. Minneapolis, Minn. 55422 5% S.B. Karl Dedolph Constr. Co. Home Owners $11,700.00 $18,600.00 90 Ca1. Days 771 West 7th St. Ins. Co. St_ Paul, Minn. 55102 So B.B. ( ���I ��r � � k R�GULAR COUNCIL ML�ETING OF JULY 7� 1969 (Bids for Pro7ect #94 continued) PLANHOLDER BID SURETY Dupre Constr. Co., Inc. U.S. Fidelity 535 East Cottage & Guaranty St. Paul, Minn. 55101 So B B, BASE BID BASE BID N0. 1 NO 2 $13,160.00 $20,966.00 PAGE 17 COMPLETION � TZME 90 Cal. Days The City Engineer said that he had anticipated an additional cost of between $4,000 to $5,000 for the addition to the Well House for the Parks and Recreation Department storage, but the Base Bid #2 came in at about $7,000 for the addition. The Well House alone would be a 16' X 16' building with a flat roaf. The addition for the Park Department would double the size of the building and would make the construction change of a pitched roof, with overhead doors. Councilman garris said that he felt that $7,000 was too much for a storage room, and he would rather see an adequate building built in a location more desirable to the Department, althought it would cost more. Councilman Lieb1 asked if the Council did not make some kind of a commitment to the Parks Department. Councilman Harris said �.hat he felt that $7,000 was too much for a storage room. He would rather see the Council build something more like 30' X 30' for perhaps $15,000 at a more suitable location. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to award the Base Sid #1 to Unsco Inc. in the amount of $11,413.00. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF FIRE DEPARTMENT PAYROLL: (December l8, 1968 through June 18, 1969) MOTION by Councilman Harris t,o approve the payroll for the Fire Department. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION: The Crty Manager explained that as�the City grows there is a need for more supervision and overall planning. The Director of Public Works has a load of paper work and cannot take care of all the necessary supervision. The proposal is to elevate the position of leadman to foreman, and each foreman could then be responsible for some of the necessary future planning within his realm, however, all the foremen would be cross-trained to be able to help out in an emergency and during vacation time �tc. The Crty Manager pointed out that the question of whether the foremen would not be working foremen, except for an emergency would be studied out. With the authority to do some of the fore-planning, the costs of maintenance would be cut down by having more problems solved be£ore they arose. Councilman Liebl asked if this would not be a case of too many chiefs and not enough Indians, and asked how the foremen would be determined. The Czty Manager said that the positions would be posted and any who wish to apply wi11 be considered, and the best qualified will be chosen. Mr. Richard Harris, 6200 Riverview Terrace asked if the position of Super- intendent was going to be done away with. The City Manager said only tempor- arily, maybe in 2 or 3 years the posita.on may be necessary. Right now the � � t. . � �J REGULAR COONCSL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969 need is for more supervisson and direction on the spot. PAGE 18 MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to concur with the recommendation of the City Manager for the Public Works Department reorqanization as outlined in the Agenda of July 7, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #108-1969 - RESOLUTION ON THE NEED FOR CONTINUED EXEMPTION OF MUNICIPAL BONDS FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Resolution �108-1969, retyped to conform to the Crty standard Resolutions, and brought back for ratification July 21, 1969. Seconded by Councilman 5amuelson. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL GARAGE MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the contract and authorize the City Manager's signature. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. ACCEPTANCE OF 9UIT CLAIM DEED ON FIRE STATIQN CONTRACT MOTION by Councilman Liebl to accept the quit claim deed on the Fire Station. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carra.ed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RELOCATION OF 12.5 KV LINE FROM UNIVERSITY AVENUE. The City Engineer explained that the 115 KV line will be routed along the railroad right of way, then up to 69th Avenue and back to University Avenue. The other section of the 12.5 KV line will be along Main Street, crossing at 60th Avenue then between Sth and 6th Street from 60th to 63rd Avenue, and from 63rd to Mississippi Street back on street right of way Mayor Kirkham asked if there are existtng poles. The City Engineer said that there are some and some will be added. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the relocation. Seconded by Council- man Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, Kirkham, Sheridan, Harris and Samuelson voting aye, Liebl abstaining, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CONSIDERATION QF INTEREST RATE ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS- The Finance Director explained to the Council in his memorandum that the 1969 Legislatuze authorized raising the maximum interest xate charged on special assessments from 6% to S%. He explained that interest costs to municipalrties have been running more than 6a and suggested going to 70. Councilman Harris asked why he did not consider 7�o. The 7a will probably be about what bonds will be sellinq for. The Finance Director said that the next bond sale wi11 be around the end of this year and would be for aUout one million dollars. Councilman Samuelson asked why not go up to So. Mayor Kirkham agreed and commented that it has been 6o for many years and now the raise has been authorized, he thought that it should go up to the maximum. Councilman Liebl asked i£ the rest of the Council did not think that rather high and .� ��� , _, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969 PAGE 19 wondered what 8a would do to the market. The Finance Director said that there ' are always some assessments that are not collected and there are some that are prepaid so they are not entered on the permanent bond. Councilman Sheridan questioned whether raising to 8o would not be encouraging pre- payment, MOTION by Councilman Liebl to raise the interest rate on special assessments to 7'�%. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF FIVE YEAR STREET LIGHTING PROGRAM: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to approve the five year street lighting program as outlined Uy the City P�ngzneer. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF AIITHORITY TO SELL OLD EXCE55 HOIST AND WELDER: �10TION by Councilman Samuelson to authorize advertising the old excess hoist and welder for sale. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. OF ELIMINATION OF MOWING AGREEMENTS DUE TO CHANGE IN STATE STATUTES: � The City Manager explained the change in the State Statutes and suggested that the agreements that are now in force be oontinued, but that the new method be gone into for all future work. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to approve the new form to be used. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, Kirkham, Liebl, Harris and Samuelson voting aye, Sheridan voting nay, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION #109-1969 - RESOLUTION ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTTMATES OF COSTS THEREOF. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROSECT ST. 1970-2: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #109-1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Councilman Harris questioned whether or not the County would be taking over Main Street as a County Road, as they have most of Main Street now. If so, consideration should be given to holding up the vacation of the alley between Nain Street and Second Street discussed earlier in the Meeting. The County may not approve of any plan for backing out onto Main St�eet. If the City were to build the State Aid Street to a 50' width, then the County take it over, then where are the people going to park. Councilman Sheridan suggested ordering the plans and speci£ications and in the meantime settle this with the County. Councilman Harris volunteered to accompany the City ' Engineer up to Anoka County to see what could be done. The City Engineer said that West Moore Lake Drive needs work very badly. The Fire Department is even hesitant to go onto this street. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SULY 7� 1969 PAGE 20 ' Councilman Sheridan asked about 58th Avenue as it is also in need of improvement as long as West Moore Lake Drive is going to be improved. The City Engineer said that that street could be added to another pro7ect, as this one is 7ust for State Aid. , � THE VOTE upon the motion, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #11D-1969 - RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, APPROVAL OF PLANS AN➢ ADDING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS ONTO THE EXISTING STREET IMPROVE- MENT PROJECT ST. 1969-1 & ST. 1969-2 (CHANGE ORDER #2): MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #110-1969. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #111-1969 - RE50LUTION ORDERING PR] IMPROVEMENT ADDENDUM #2: SPECIFICATIONS T ST. 1969-3 MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution #111-1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #112-1969 - RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROSECT ST. 1969-3 ADDENDUM #2• MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Resolution #112-1969. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carra.ed unanimously. The City Engineer explained that this is for the improvement of Riverview Terrace at a higher levc.l aMd also for the improvement of the streets and utilities behind the dike They would be 24' streets with a machine rolled berm The assessment would be about � the normal assessment but would still provide a base should a permanent improvement go in later. RESOLUTION #113-1969 - RESOLUTION ORDERING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1969-3 ADDENDUM #2: MOTION by Councilman Aarris to adopt Resolution #113-1969. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #114-1969 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAN5 AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST, 1969-3 AD➢ENDUM '�2: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution #114-1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. ,� i ��J � �e�� - i } �-� REGULAR COUNCIL M�ETING OF JULY 7� 1969 APPOINTM�NT: BUILDING STANDARDS - DESIGN CONTROL PAGE 21 VACANCY: Councilman Samuelson submitted the name: Carl O. Tormoen, 6912 Hickory Drive N.E. Telephone Number 784-3858, to fill the vacancy. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to appoint Car1 0. Tormoen to the Building Standards - Design Control Subcommittee vacancy. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote� all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESIGNATION: MR. WAL➢O W. PIi-]FFMAN� SECRETARY FOR ERIDLEY POZICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the resignation of Waldo W. Hoffman fox the Police Civil Service Commission and authorize preparation of a Certificate of Appreciation. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. P4ayor Kirkham said that he would like to accept Mr. Hoffman's offer to continue serving on the commission in an advisory capacity in working out the school program for the Police Department. He then submitted the name Mr. 7ames R. Keating, 1291 Gardena Avenue, to fill Mr. Hoffman's position. MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur with the appointmen�t of Mr. James R. Keating to the position of secretary for the Fridley P��lice Civil Service Commission. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote� all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carxied unanimously. CLAIMS: P10TION by Councilman Harris to pay General Claims #18362 through #18613 and Liquor Claims #3438 through '�3508. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES: EXCAVATING Larson Excavating 1024 lllth Avenue N.W. Coon Rapids, Minn. Glenn Rehbein Excavating, 7309 Lake Drive Circle Pines, P.inn. Robert Timm Route #1 Rush City� D1inn. GAS SERVICES Serry Baer Heating Co. 3024 4th Avenue South Minneapolis, Minn. Sy: Orville Larson NEW Inc. By: Glenn Rehbein NEW By: Robert Timm By: Jerome H. Baer NEW NEW APPROVED B'I Building Inspector Building Inspector Suilding Inspector Heating Inspector ' , , � � � A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969 Licenses continued. LeVahn Brothers, Inc. ¢108 Lyndale Avenue Slorth Minneapolis, Minnesota By: RoY,eri. LeVahn GENER�L COI`]TRACTORS Bud Johrson Construction Co. 4`J�7 Belvidere Lane Edina, Minnesota By: W. M. Johnson U.S. Custom Built Homes, Inc 9010 Olson Highway Minneapolis, Minnesota By: R. W. Pagitt MASONRY Carl Hanson 38o9 Buchanan N,E. � Columb�a fIeights, Minnesota By: Carl Hanson Heath Ccnstruction 4�j East Golden I,ake Road Circle Pines, Minnesota By: Merlin FIeath SIGN ERECTION Kaufman Outdoos �ldveri.ising Co. 3�5 Washsngton Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota By: R. M. Kaufman CIGARETTE gY Priciaimi 9hoat 14eta.1 5�j0 13ain gtroot N.E. Fridlop� Minrs�aota Jin�e Dairy Store 62�3 Univoraiiy Avo. gridlsY9 Minnc�ota Railroad Acce3s. Corp. 4650 Main Stroet H.E. FYidlr�y' Minnosota Rmpid Shap Corp, 6530 East Ri�ar Rd. I�idley� t4lntt�sota f George Kuhl NEW � lU�J RENE�[dAL IQI�IhN James Rooheford R. T. S�oinar NEW Irving P. Goldbarg PAGE 22 Heating Inspector Building Inspector Buildin� Inspector Buildino Inspector Buildin�; Inspector Buiid�ng Inspector REC��P�'�^"."iUED I�'OR APPitOVtiL $Y Chief o% Police� Chief of Polica Chicf o£ Police Chiaf oY Polic� %�1 � � REGQLAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7� 1969 Licenses continued. Jimbo�s Pinza 248 Missisaippi St. I�idley� Minnesota Onan Corp ].I�00 7�rd Ava. N.E. Fridlop! Minrsasota Sr{yder�s DruR Stores� Inc. 6$�2 IIniver�ity Ave. N.E. Fridlc�y� Minnasota Shaddrick & Y.aBeeu Amer. Legion Poat 303 ��5 Central Ave. N.E. Fridley� Minn�sota Seraice Stz tion Burkea To�xco 6'�01 Hrry < �� 65 Frica.oyn �tinnmsota Gert2on Serwice 61y85 E�t River Road Fridlay9 hIinrmeota Favros Spur 8255 East RiY�r �ad Fricbc�y Y�in€�soia Chuck�a Gu].f 7315 H�P �'065 Fri�csp, NYinncaaot.a Don�s GuL 53�• L'L1Y7tI'fill A79. FricIl.�� Hinrbsota COl1ClY�Y`jr BOY SL8. St,OT9 1301 "SiACisoippi St. Fri�Aoyx kIianeeoi:a dames Schooley Don Hanaen Richard Upi�o4f Robert Ro�ecrans Earl Burka Leon2rd Gertsen Dennie Favre Charloa Jordan Donald Michaele John Baucom Jr. PAGE 23 Chief of Poli�,� ChiaP of Police Chief of Polic� Chief of Poliae Bldg. Inspector Fire Inepector �ldg. Ina�actor r ire Ir.�pac2or Blcl�. Inapactor Fir� Insp4ctor Bldg. In�p*ctor Firo Inspocior Bldg. Ir��octor F1ra In�apectar Bldg. Inspactor Fire Inepraaf�rrx I� I I .� � � � B REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969 Licenses continued. SOLICITOR` Fred Lewis 1Q6 Thoaas Ave. No Minneapolis� Minnseota (ALL B0T�3 OF Tf�E CITY) Greg Blakma k8�7tn Aee. S. E. Hinnaapolis� Minsrssota Johathaa Graham 1602 Fx�.�iont Ave. No. Minnaapolis� Minnesota Leoaard Rhinohart 1021 MorQa� �1Q2 Hinnsapolin � Minr�sota Michael 'lickor 1021 Morgan Avamae No. Mirun�olis� Minnasaot� Lnander �lado 7.i17� Oliv�r No. Minnsr.�olis, Min[�sota Jamee Cook �8-27th Ave. S. E. Minnet�.polisy Yiru�sota SPFC7AI. USL� PEP1fIT re or p my I-694 Htap. �b5 Fric�.c,y� Fiinne�ofs. PUBLIC DRINKIlSG PIA CE Shsddrick & L�Beau 4aor. Legioa Po9t 303 � �325 Oantrml Ave. N.E. Fridloy� Minnesota Cantergury Inn, Inc. 61179-81 Univ. Avo. Fridley, Minneaot,a OFF SALE Sqydor'c Dru�, Storas� Inc. fi�6? Uni+rersity Ave. N.E. Fridlcj?� �iinnosota Fred Lawia 6reg Blakca Jona�han Qraham Leonard Rhinehart= Michael �cker Leander `rlade James Cook Bob Brazil BY Robort Roeocruns Robort �hrist€�naon� Pre�. Richard IIphoff PAGE 24 Chief o4 Po11ce Chief of Police Chiof of Police �hief of Police Chief of Police Chief of Pol ice Chief of Police Firo In�pactur R�CCk�G4�1D��D FOR APPROAAL BF Chief oi Polica Chiaf af Polica ChioP of PoZico Ht�alctl Ir�pcactor � i 1 �o �� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, I969 Licenses continued. ON 3ALE Howard Johnaon $277 Centrul Aae. FMc21oy� FAinrse�ota �ELIOF.RY TftIICiC Jirabo p a Itxc. 21yB MissisaiQpi St. Fridlop� Miqnesota CAFE d3mbo�a Piaza 21�8 Missiaaip�i St. ! Fridloy� Atinnesota Hrnrard Johnson' a Inc. 52%7 Central Ave. F$idl�s Mtnaeaota S�aydsra Drug Stores' Inc. 65� Univrsr�iiy Ave. N.�o Fridlay� Minno�ota ' REFRFSHF�;NT & PDPCORN STAND Holidap °hopping Contc�r Univazr�it�p & 694 F'r°idley, Minnosota VEDiDING A9SICSSINE Chicaqo Lakes Dairy Llndstrorn, "d�.nneseta iO'f 5701 iJniversity Avenue 1�ridley, Minneso'�a Chicago Lakes Dairy Lindstran Pninnesot_a for 5695 Haokmann Avenue Fridley, Nt�nnesota Eugene Durgin Jamas Schoolep James Schoolep Helcn Taft Richard Uphoff Raym�d Ostram Chicago LaY,es Dairy Chicago Lal>.c5 Da.iry PAGE 25 Chief o4 Polica Haalth Int�Frsctor Heal�h Inapectau �hief of Polics Health Inspectar Health In�p�ctar Heal$h Inap�ctar Health Inspectar PACKAGED FWR & PRE-COOLF� HEVE?tAGE Healch Snspecto�- NO'd' APPROVED t20TI01�7 by Councilman Har�-is to approve the foregoing Iicenses with the e�cception of the VENDING MACHiNE lioense fo:� Ch?cago Lakes Da�_ry ior 5695 Hackr;ann �venue WHTCH IS NOT APPROVED. Tize rotion �eas seconce��� ani upon a voice voce, all voL�nq aye, P4apor Kiri=h:�m declared the n2o*_ion carriec+. � 1 ' � � � , REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7� 1969 ESTIMATES: Peter Lametti Construction Co. 615 Drake Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 PARTIAL Estimate #1 £or work completed this date for constructa.on of 5anitary Sewer, Water & Storm Sewes Improvement Pxo�ect #90 according to contract. Bergerson�Caswell Inc. 13120 Wayzata Boulevard Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343 Bil1 from Bergerson-Caswell Inc. for doing well and pump repair for Well #2 undez IInerqency Ordinance #414 For work completed from 4-18-65 through 5-15-69 For work completed from 4-7-69 through 4-9-69 For Johnson vertical W/L turbine pump Bostrom Sheet Metal Works� Inc, 758 Cur�ew St. St. Paul, Minnesota 55114 FINAL Estimate #4 for work completed this date for air conditioning work on the Police and Park Department remodeling in the Civic Center according to contract. Park Department $2,Q42.56 840.26 $8,300.00 PAGE 26 $69,820.99 $11,182.82 $200.00 $ 200.00 MOTION by Councilman Liebl to approve payment of the estimates. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. IIpon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. PERMIT REOUEST BY GULF OIL COMPANY: 7451 EAST RIVER ROAD: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to approve the sign permit request by Gulf Oil Company. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. SIGN PERMZT REQIIEST BY SUPERETTE: 6530 EAST RIVER ROAD: MOTION by Conncilman Liebl to approve the sign permit request by Superette. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. i`� ,-I' � �� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7� 1969 CONSIDERATION OF CHANG�S IN PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE: PAGE 27 MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the information from the City Engineer on the proposed Zoning Ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. T]pon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES IN PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the informa�ion from the City Engineer on the proposed Sign Ordinance. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. AUTHORIZATIOi\7 OF CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR FOUR MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PISTOL TEAM: Mayor Kirkham reported that the Fridley Pistol Team placed second in the State Pistol Shoot in Winona. The competition was against a11 law enforcement agencies and the State Conservation Department. He would like to see these men awarded Certificates of Achievement. MOTION by Councilman Harris to authorize preparation of Certificates of Achievement to be presented to: Sergeant Robert Cook, Officer Dallas Nelson, Officer Kenneth Wilkrnson, and Officer Thomas Kennedy. Seconded by Council- man Sheridan. Upen a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously, RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE LIQUOR 5TUDY GROUP MEETING OF JUNE 26� 1969: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the Minutes of the Liquor Study Group Meeting of June 26, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: A. KAYE CONSTRUCTION• REOIIEST TO BE ON AGENDA JULY 14, 1969• MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the communication from Kaye Con- struction Company dated June 12, 1969. The motion was seconded and upon a vozce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. B BUREAU OF OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the communication from the State of Minnesota, Department of Conservation dated June 23, 1969 and authorize the Crty Manager's signature. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, a11 vota.ng aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion oarried unanimously. C. .7ANICE A. RIESE: OPPOSED TO YMCA ON WEST BANK OF MOORE LAKE: MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to receive the communication from Janice A. Riese dated June 19,1969. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. , � � <� -d ` � A- REGIILAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969 PAG� 28 � D. MR. & MRS. EDWARD WILBERT: REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO BUILD GARAGE OVER SEWER EASEMENT: Councilman Samuelson said that he has conversed with Mr. Wilbert, 110 63�, Way N.E. concerning their desire to build a garage. There is a sewer easement where the garage would have to be placed and he told them on the phone that they would have to assume all responsibility if ever the sewer should have to be torn up or repaired. They are willing to sign an agreement to this eifect, and hold the City harmless. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the communication from Mr. & Mrs Edward Wilbert and refer to the Engineering Department for review, and return to the Meeting of July 21, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Opon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. E. CITY OF MINNEApOLIS REGARDING PAYMENT OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON LOT 30, AUDITOR'S SUSDTVISION #39, PARCEL 3460: viayor Kirkham read the letter aloud for the City of Minneapolis in which they explain that they purchased Lot 3D, Auditor's Subdivision ,�39 in 1965 and at that time there were special assessments of $1464.43 against the property. At that time, in the Attorney's opinion it would be illegal for a city of the first class to make payment to another city. Since that time Legislative amendments have been made and rt is now legal to do so and they are willing � to pay that entire amount now, with the understanding that the interest and penalties which may have accrued since that tune will be waived. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the communication from the C�_ty of Minneapolis dated July l, 1969 and concur, Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. YMCA DISCUSSION Councilman Harris reported that he had also received a letter from Mrs. Riese and felt that some clarification was in oYder. Since receiving the ruling of the Attorney General and the City Attorney that the land cannot be given away, some coverage by the press to that effect should be helpful and that the City is not going to be doing anything illegal. The City Attorney added that it will not be necessary to have an appraisal, but that it would have to be a marketable price. MOTION by Councilman Harr�:s to authorize the Administration to notify the YMCA that the West Moore Lake srte cannot be given to the YMCR and to invite the YMCA to consider otheY sites in Fridley. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all votiing aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. There followed some discussion on locating the YMCA facility behind the Ice ' Arena, however, the City Attorney pointed out that here again the same ruling would hold, that it would have to be for a marketable price. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Counca.lman Liebl to ad�ourn the Meeting. Seconded by Councilman �� � REGULAR COUNCIL biP,ETING OF JULY 7, 1969 PAGE 29 Harris. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the � Regular Council Meeting of July 7, 1969 adjourned at 12.35 A.M. , Respectfully submrtted, r v/ „ %/ `� ,%/ / ���r,. 1 ' /i �� r' ICFir�-�� ��'"r��/C-c%�-C..i�."�.'� �--�;� Gt,G� �'[f� Juel Mercer � .Jack O. Kirkham Secretary to the City Council `-�Mayor � '