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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 21� 1969
Mayor Kirkham called the Regular Council Meeting of July 21, 1969 to
order at 7:35 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Kirkham lead the Council and the audience in saying the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Liebl, Samuelson, Sheridan, Kirkham� Aarris
MEPIBERS ABSENT: None
Mayor Kirkham asked that Councilman Harris be excused from the Council
Meeting to attend the Meeting on 5plit Liquor, and he will re�oin the
Council Meeting when the Split Liquor Committee Meeting adjourns. (Council-
man Harris re�oined the Council Meeting at 9:45 P.M.)
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Certificates of Achievement:
Police Department Pistol Team
Sergeant Robert Cook
Officer Thomas Kennedy
Officer Kenneth Wilkinson
Officer Dallas Nelson
Mayor Kirkham explained that these Certificates of Achievement are for the
Fridley Pistol Team whick took second place in the State Meet, They were
beaten out only by the State Conservation Department. He read a Certificate
o£ Achievement and the Council congratulated the four Policemen on their
ability as marksmen.
Certificate of Appreciationa Waldo W. Hoffman, Police Commission
Mayor Kirkham read the Certificate of Appreciation and presented it to
Mr. Waldo W. Hoffman with the Council's thank you for his service on the
Fridley Police Civil Service Commission.
Pedestrian Safety Citation to the City of Fridley
Mayor Kirkham read the Citation which congratulated the City of Fridley on
not having any pedestrian deaths in the year 1967, and received it on
behal£ o£ all the citizens of the City of Fridley.
� APPROVAL OF MINi1TES OF THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEETING OF JULY 2, 1969:
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to adopt the Minutes of the Board of Equali-
zation Meeting of July 2, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF TI-IE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969:
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MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of Suly 7, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF TFIE SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF
JULY 14, 1969•
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt the Minutes of the Special Public
Hearing and Workshop Meeting of July 14, 1969. Seconded by Councilman
Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the
motion carried.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to adopt the Agenda, but he would like to ask
that certain items Councilman Harris should be present for, be laid over
until he arrives from the other Meeting. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
VISITORS:
Mayor Kirkham explained the Council policy of allowing 15 minutes for the
audience to speak on non-agenda type items, and asked if there was anyone
present who would wish to speak.
A resident from the Target area asked what has been done since the last
Meeting when a formal complaint was issued against the Target Store of
Fridley for using their incinerator. The Crty Manager replied that a
letter was received from the Target General Office, stating that they will
cease burning and initiate other means of disposing of their trash. The
City Manager said that it would probably take about two weeks to go into
another type of operation. The resident then asked about the pile of
food being thrown out the back door. There is a pile about 6' high and
about 30' - 40' wide. Is this going to be allowed? The City Manager
reported that the Health Sanitarian has already notified Target of this,
but it will take a little time for them to get their baling operation in.
Mrs. Eaye Ehlenfeldt, 5880 Stinson Boulevard said that their well is
goinq dry and she understood that a water line has been ordered ih, and
would like to have it as soon as possible. She then presented a petition.
PETITION ,�28-1969 - PETITION FOR WATER LINE FOR THE WEST SIDE OF
STINSON BOUL�VARD FROM GARDENA AVENUE SOUTH:
The Crty Engineer said that the Public Hearing has already been held for
the improvement, and has been ordered in. The City is working with New
Brighton for cost participation in the street portion of the xmprovement
pro7ect. He said that it is hoped to let the water and sewer contract
late this fall. Councilman Sheridan asked how much distance was involved.
The City Engineer said about 600' and that it was south of Gardena Avenue.
Councilman Sheridan asked if it could be added onto ar�ther pro�ect. The
City Engineer said that Pro�ect #90 is with Great Northern Railway, and they
wanted to leave it as a separate oontract. Councilman Sheridan explained
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, that the bid would be let late, so that possibly better bid prices could
be obtained. Mayor Kirkham asked when she could expect to get the water
and sewer facility. The City Enga.neer said before the heavy snow. The
contract could be let now, but the prices would be higher.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive Petition �28-1969. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
RATIFICATION OF ORDINANCE #426 - AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE FOR THE MODIFICATION
OF AND REPAIR OF SEWERS: (Riverview Heights Addition)
MOTIOCd by Councilman Sheridan to ratify Emergency Ordinance #426 in
the amended form. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a roll ca11 vote,
Samuelson, Sheridan, Kirkham and LieUl voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried.
ORDINANCE #427 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 70.01 OF THL� CITY CODE:
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Ordinance �427, waive the reading and
order publication. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a roll ca11
vote, Liebl, Samuelson, Sheridan and Kirkham voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
� ORDINANCE #428 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 71.01 OF THE CITY CODE:
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to adopt Ordinance #428, waive the reading
and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a roll call
vote, Samuelson, Sheridan, Kirkham and Liebl voting aye, Mayor Ka.rkham
declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCE #429 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 72 Ol OE THE CITY CODE
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Ordinance #429, waive the reading and
order publication. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a roll call
vote, Kirkham, Liebl, Samuelson, and Sheridan voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCE #430 - AN ORL72NANCE AMENDING SECTION 99.D11 OF THE CITY CODE:
MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to adopt Ordinance #430, waive the reading and
order publication. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a roll call
vote, Kirkham, Liebl, Samuelson and Sheridan voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
OF RESOLUTION #108-1969 - RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE NEED FOR
BONDS FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION:
July 7, 1969)
� MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to ratify Resolution #108-1969. Seconded
by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, al1 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
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RtiQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF BUILDING PERMIT, 5920 ANNA AVENOE ( DAVID CAROLL):
Councilman La.ebl pointed out that a11 the information is in the Council
Agenda, and that it was granted once before and said that he would have
no ob7ection to the issuance o£ the permit. The City Engineer said that
the permit was approved in August of 1968. A building permit expires
in 90 days. The applicant plans to build the building, then sell it. He
said that he would recommend approval with the same stipulations, This
would be 7ust south of the present apartment buildings facing Anna Avenue.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to approve the building permit request for 5920
Anna Avenue sub7ect to the same stipulations placed on them by the Board of
Appeals and the Building Board and the Council last year. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE FOR REZONING REQUEST (ZOA #69-02) Hy GEORGE
NELSON (Generally located on the south side of Onondaga Street and west
of Lakeside Road)
Mr. George Nelson Jr. was present and explained that this is for Lot
30 and the north i of Lot 31. There is 125' on Onondaga Street left for
R-1 as a buffer. The area was shown on the screen for olari�ication. He
said that he has agreed with the Planning Commission to leave a 25'
easement to the middle line of the lots, if the rezoning is approved.
This is in case they would want to put a road throu�in the future. Council-
man Sheridan asked if the property to the south is Onan's. The City
Engineer said yes, and there is also a strip of land already zoned R-3
along 73rd Avenue. If this rezoning is approved there would be a need
for some right of way for access on the west side. Councilman Sheridan
asked Mr. Nelson if the building would be located on this parcel of
ground, or would it be used for parking etc. Mr. Nelson said that he did
not know as yet. He said that there would probably only be one building
"L" shaped facing Onan's. Councilman Liebl said that Mr. Nelson's father
indicated that there would be R-1 on Onondaga Street and the building
would be faced toward 73rd Avenue. He asked a.f he felt that he would be
providing an adequate buffer. Mr. Nelson said that there have been no
plans drawn as yet.
Mr. Dennis Herbst, 1482 Onondaga Street, owner of Lot 28 said that he did
not want a 3 story apartsnent building right behind his house. Mr. Nelson
said that he believed that it would be 2i stora.es.
Councilman Samuelson asked Mr. Nelson if he understood that the rezoning
would not go through unless plans and specifications are presented. The
first readinq could be held, but the second reading would have to be held
up until receipt of these plans and specifications. Mr. Nelson said that
he understood this. Councilman Sheridan asked how many units the present
zoning could support. Mr. Nelson said about 40 and with the proposed
rezoning, it would be 76.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to deny the request to rezone by George
Nelson. Seconded by Councilman Liebl for discussion.
Councilman Lieb1 said that the south side is already zoned R-3, and further
south there is Onan's. The City needs some area that would give some pro-
tection to the people on Onondaga Street He has said he will build R-1
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� homes in the area fronting on Onondaga Street. Councilman Sheridan
asked if Councilman Liebl is suggesting that there be building permits
taken out for the R-1 portion before the second reading of the Ordinance,
for added protection to the people on Onondaga Street. Councilman Liebl
said that i5 correct, and that he is afraid that there wi11 not be an
adequate bu£fer.
THE VOTE UPON THE MOTION, being a ro11 call vote, Samuelson and Kirkham
voting aye, Liebl and Sheridan voting nay, Mayor Kirkham declaxed the
motion FAILED.
Councilman 5heridan asked that further consideration of this request be
laid over until Councilman Harris arrives. For clarification of the Minutes,
the discussion following Councilman Harris' arrival to the Council Meeting
will follow:
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to bring back the item of the rezoning request
by George Nelson for reconsideration. The motion was seconded and upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
unanimoulsy.
Councilman Harris said that in light of discussions held previously, the
fact that he has received telephone calls, and that there is a compre-
hensive study to be undertaken by the Planninq Commission on the entire
� apartment problem within the City of Fridley, he did not feel that he
could act favorably upon this request.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson that based on this discussion, and the
proposed study by the Planning Commission which will not be completed until
about September 1, 1969, he would MOVE for the denial of the rezoning
request by George Nelson. Seconded by Councilman Harris.
Councilman Harris pointed out that this denial would not preclude his
coming back later, after the completion of the Planning Commission study.
Mr. Nelson asked when that would be. Counc�lman Samuelson said that the
Planning Commission hopes to have their study done about the lst of September,
then it will be studied by the Council during Octaber or November, so he
could perhaps re-initiate his action about the first of the year. Council-
man Samuelson said that there were some questions in his mind concerning
this request, in that there were no plans on what would be going in there,
or what if he should sell the land and the City would not have adequate
control. He added that he cauld still build on the land now zoned R-3.
Mr. Nelson said that he was told that it would be smarter to wait to see
if the land could be rezoned, before going ahead and spending any money
on plans. The land as it is now is virtually useless because of the heavy
assessments. Councilman I-Iarris explained that he was not finding fault
with his plans, but rather that the Council would rather wait for the
Planning Commission study before making any determination. Mr, Nelson
said that his original proposal was to rezone all the way to Onondaga St.
� then it was cut back to satisify the people in the area. He asked if the
Planning Commission did not take this into consideration when they recom-
mended approval of the request.
THE VOTE UPON THE MOTION, w�s as follows, Harris, Samuelson and Kirkham
voting aye, Sheridan and Liebl voting nay, Mayor Kirkham declared the
motion passed, and the request denied.
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FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR VACATION (SAV #69-04) OF ALL SHAT PART
OF HORIZON DRIVE LYING EAST OF THE EASS RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THIRD STREET
NORTHEAST:
Councilman Lieb1 said that he wanted to be clear on this point, that by
this vacation, the Czty would not be giving up the right for a future
pedestrian walkway, i£ this should happen in the future. The City Engineer
said that this was correct.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to approve the Ordinance on first reading and
waive the reading. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson, Upon a roll call
vote, Kirkham, Liebl, Samuelson, and Sheridan voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF FIN�L PLAT (P.S. #69-08) hfARION'S TERRACE BY HOWARD CRABTREE:
(Generally located at 71st Way and Riverview Terrace)
Councilman Sheridan pointed out that this is an older area of the City and
is hard to plat out.
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to approve the final plat Marion's Terrace
requested by Howard Crabtree. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, �layor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
The City Engineer asked if this meant with the private easement, �ust as
it was presented. The Council said yes.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A
TWO PAMILY DWELLING IN R-1 ZONING (LOt 3, Block 4, Ostman's Addition)
Roger L. Peterson
Councilman Samuelson said that in view of the letters that have been
received Erom the surrounding neighbors, raising a various number of
questions, he would have to vote against this.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to deny the request for a special use permit
to construct a two family dwelling in R-1 zoning, request by Roger L.
Peterson. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan.
Councilman Liebl asked the City Engineer if he ever had any plan. The
City Engineer said yes, and asked Mr. Peterson to bring them forward. Mr.
Peterson presented his archa.tectural plan for the house. Councilman Liebl
said that their vote against the special use permrt was no reflection upon
the plans, but rather that a special use permit is a privilege granted
by the Council and the question is raised, what would happen to the house
should he ever sell it.
THE VOTE UPON THE MOTION, being a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF A SIGN PERMIT REQUEST FOR COUNTRY BOY STATION
John Baucom
Councilman Sheridan asked if this is an addition to the existing pylon.
The City Engineer said the existing sign is 62 square feet and the addition
would add another 32 square feet. He said that he would recommend approval
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� of the request with the stipulation that no other sign be allowed on this
pylon, or any additional pylon.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to grant approval of the sign permit request
for Country Boy Station 5tore by John Baucom with the stipulation that
no other s.igns may be added. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a
voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
REPORT CONCERNING REQUEST TO BUILD A GARAGE ON A PUBLIC EASEMENT: (Mr.
Edward Wilbert, 110 63'� Way)
The City Engineer reported that his department recommended denial because
i£ there should ever be a break in the sanitary sewer line, the repairs
would have to be made immediately and would use up the £ull 20 foot easement.
It would be a time consuming 7ob to take down the superstructure of the
garage and a break in a sanitary sewer line cannot wait. He felt that this
would interfere with the health and safety of the crtizens.
Councilman Liebl asked if this would go before any of the subcommittees.
The City Engineex said no, as it a££ects only one person and the City of
Fridley.
Councilman Samuelson pointed out that Mr. Wilbert is willing to sign an
agreement holding the City harmless if any break should occur. The City
� Engineer said that this was not the main problem, but rather the speed with
which the sanitary sewer line would have to be repaired. If it was a storm
sewer, it would be different. He ielt that as a matter of Council policy,
this should be discouraged. Councilman Liebl commented that he was in an
unfortunate situation with easements on both sides of his lot. The
storm sewer easement for East River Road runs along the west side of this
house. The City Engineer suggested that the garage could be put behind
the house, as the lot is quite deep
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MOTION by Councilman Liebl to instYUCt the Administration to advise Mr.
Wilbert that his request cannot be approved, and suggest to him that some
plan whereby the garage could be located behind his house Seconded by
Councilman Shera.dan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P�ayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE LIOUOR STUDY COMMITTEE MEETING OF JULY 8, 1969:
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the Minutes of the L�quor Study Com-
mrttee Meeting of July 8, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 9� 1969
1. LOT SPLIT REQUEST: L.S. #69-18, L. GEORGE WELLS: The east 12' of the
north 100' of Lot 8C, Second Revised Auditor's Subdivision #21_
The City Engineer explainted that Mr. Wells' house is on Lot 8A and he
also owns 100' of Lot 8B. He would like to retain 12' of Lot C to go with
his house and yard for screening, if the north 100' of Lot C should be sold
in the future. If there should ever be a road between Brookview Drive and
Oakley Drive, there would be a 25' easement necessary along the easterly
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portion of Lot 8A and 8B. NLr. Wells said that he could not see the
relevance of a street dedication with the requested lot split. The City
Engineer said that there should be some sor�, of a street pattern set.
These are very big lots and there may be a need in the future for a road
either from Brookview Drive or from Mississippi Street, or possibly west
from Oakley Drive. Councilman Samuelson asked if he did not receive a
separate tax statement on the two parcels. Mr. Wells said that he did
up to thzs year, but this year they were together.
�Ir, Wells explained that his house sits so far back on Lot 8A that if Lot
8C should ever be so1d, this 12' would be very important to hun as screening.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to grant the lot splrt req_uested by George
Wells (L.S. #69-18). Secon3ed by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote,
a11 voting aye, P4ayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
The City Engineer said that he wanted to point out that there may be a
possibility o£ a road going through somewhere in this area, and he wanted
Nlr. Wells to be aware of this.
2. KAYE VTESTERLAND REZONING REQUEST, ZOA #69-08A• North 824 J feet of the
west 'z of NE; of the NE'>, of Section 13, rezone from R-1 to R-3A.
The Crty Engineer reported that the previous Council action has been to
set the Public Hearing date for August 11, 1969 for this request.
3. SACRED HEART PARISH: REZONING REQUEST ZOA #69-09: Lots 5, 6, N'� of
7, Block 10, Hamilton's Addition to Mechanicsville, to rezone from
R-1 to R-3A
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to set the Public Hearing date for the
rezoning request by Sacred Heart Parish for August 11� 1969. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
4. VACATION REQUEST: SAV #69-03, GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY:
Alley and streets in Block 6, Berlin Addition
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to set the Public Hearing date for the vacation
request for Great Northern Railway for August 11, 1969. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
5. APARTMENT SURVEY IN THE CITY OP ERIDLBY:
The City Engineer reported that the Engineering Department has been taking
care of supplying the Planning Commission with the material and most of
it has already been taken care of. It will take some time to study the
number of school children in relation to apartment dwellers. They are
hoping to have their report done about the first of September.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting o£ July 9, 1969, Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
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REQIIEST FOR ftEMOVAL OF 7,000 CUBIC YARDS FROM PROPERTY ON RICE CREEK ROAD
(MIKE 0'BANNON):
Mr. O'Bannon reported that he would like to remove 7,D00 cubic yards of
dirt from his property. This will help to meet the overall topography
plan for his area. There was some dirt hauled from his land last spring
to be used on the dike. He said that the hauling will be closely super-
vised so the slope will be gradual and that it wi11 probably take about
three days. The City Engineer said that Mr. O'Bannon is in the process of
getting his plat ready for approval, and should be ready by tha.s fall.
Shis is part of the overall Rice Creek plan Councilman Sheridan asked
if there would be a land alteration permit required. The City Engineer
said yes. It was pointed out that the City owes Mr. O'Bannon for dirt
used for the Riverview Heiqhts dike.
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to grant a land alteration perma.t to Mr.
P4ike O'Bannon, the excavation to conform to the Engineering topography,
and the City to withhold payment of $1,000 for fill used on the dike in
lieu of the $1,000 bond that would be required. Seconded by Councilman
Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried.
RECEIVING TfIE MINUTES OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS - DESIGN CONTROL SUBCOMMITTEE
MEETING OF JULY 16, 1969:
1. CONSIDERATION OF A RE
EAST 5 FEET OF LOT 31
BY HARRIS ERECTION COMPANY
SO CONSTRUCT AN OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE ON THE
ALL OF LOTS 32 AND 33, BLOCK 8, ONAWAY
� 77TH WAY N E.� FRIDLEY� MINNESOTA. (REQUES
6210 RIVERVIEW TERRACE, FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA
The City Engineer said that this request is for another building on 77th
Way. There are two existing buildings there now. It is going to be a block
building, and then he explained the Building Board's stipulations. He said
that he would recommend approval of the request, and wanted to point out
that there must be adequate parking.
Mr. Richard Harris, 6210 Riverview Terrace said that there is more square
footage of blacktopped area than building area, but somehow they came up
with two less parking stalls. He said that he thought that he could work
this out wrth the City Engineer to get the two necessary parking places.
He said that he would like to wait with the curbing beyond his property
lines until the location of Main Street is determined. As of now, he is
not sure where it is. Mr. Harris said that there are some differentials
in the street grades. There may be a cut of about 2' and there may be some
difficulty in establishing street grades. He said that he did not think
there would be any problems with the parking spaces, that this could be
arranged.
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to grant the building permit with the Building
, Standards - Design Control stipulations. Seconded by Councilman Liebl.
Upon a voice vote, Sheridan, Kirkham and Liebl voting aye, Samuelson ab-
staina.ng, Dlayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
2. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO MOVE A RESIDENT DWELLING FROM 3614
MARSHALL TO LOTS 9 AND 10� BLOCK 13� FRIDLEY PARK ADDN. TH� SAME BEING
6435 ASHTON AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINN. (REQUEST BY MR, NICK ZROKA,
3614 MARSHALL STREET N.E., MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA)
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Councilman Liebl asked Mr. Zroka if he was aware of the stipulations '
imposed by the Building Board. Mr. Zroka replied that he was.
MOTION by Councilman La.ebl to grant permission to move his house from
3614 Marshall Street, Minneapolis to 6435 Ashton Avenue, sub�ect to the
Building Board's stipulations. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
3. CONSIDERATION OE A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A SEARS DEPARTMENT OUTLET
STORE ON PART OF LOT 16 AND 17, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION #S8, THE SAME
B�ING 6199 HIGHWAY #65, FRIDLEY, MINNESOSA (REQUEST BY SALITERMAN
RFALTY COMPANY, 25 UNIVERSITY AVENUE S.E., MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTAI.
The City Engineer said that this proposal is for the south side of Rice
Creek Road. The Building Board recommended approval of the request,
although they stipulated that all four sides of the building should be
brick instead of 7ust the two sides as the Council had discussed. Council-
man Sheridan asked if any of these plans have been presented to him. The
City Engineer said no. Councilman Samuelson said that the question is now
should there be brick on only two sides of the building or on all four
sides. He asked if there was any pedestrian entrance from the south side
of the building The City Engineer said that he did not think so. The
entrances are on the northeast corner and on the west side. Councilman
Samuelson said that in that case it would seem that if the parking is
in back, tney would want an entrance in the back. The City Engineer ,
suggested moving the building back further, to allow for more parking
space in front of the building. Councilman Samuelson said that he would
concur with the south side of the building being brick facing the Liquor
Store. Councilman Sheridan pointed out that the expansion would be to
the east.
D10TION by Councilman Sheridan to grant the request for a building permit
sub�ect to the following stipulations:
A) The north, west and south exterior walls are to be brick.
B) Raised concrete sidewalk full length of north and west walls.
C) The setback should be at least 130'.
D) Eliminate exterior depressed loading ramp because of drainage problem.
E) Submit new plot plan with curbing, landscaping and parking with the
recommended change of the loading ramp to the south wall.
F) Curb detail.
Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
Councilman Samuelson brought up the discussion that was held previously
about Nir. Saliterman putting in sidewalks for pedestrians and bicycles
along the west property line for access to Moore Lake. The City Engineer
added that also the north portion of the shopping center needs fixing up.
4 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A RESTAURANT TO BE LOCATED ON
PART OF LOTS 16 AND 17, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION #88, THE SAME BEING �
1200 RICE CREEK ROAD N.E.� FRIDLEY� MINNESOTA. (REQUEST BY SALITERMI�N
REALTY COMPANY, 25 UNIVERSITY AVENUE S.E., MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA):
P40TION by Councilman Liebl to table this item until the stipulations of the
Building Board are met.
The City Engineer said that this could be approved with the stipulation
that these requirements are met.
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� COUNCILMAN LIEBL WITHDREW MOTION.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to grant the request for a restaurant to
be located at 1200 Rice Creek Road sub7ect to the stzpulations imposed
by the Building Board and that they provide a landscaping plan and sidewalks
along the road to the north. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
5. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING FOR COMMEFCIAL OR
INDUSTRIAL LEASING LOCATED ON LOTS 22 AND 23, SLOCK 2, ONAWAY ADDITION
THE SAME BEING 7855 BEECH STREET N.E., FRIDLEY, MISSNESOTA. (REQUEST
BY D.W. HARSTAD COMPANY, 7101 HIGHWAY #65 N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA):
6. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING FOR COMMERCIAL OR
INDUSTRIAL LEASING LOCATED ON LOTS 20 AND 21, BLOCK 2, ONAWAY ADDITION
THE SAME BEING 7865 BEECH STREET N.E., FRIDLEY, MINN�SOTA (REQUEST
BY D.W. HARSTAD COMPANY, 7101 HIGHWAY #65. FRIDLEY. MINNESOTA)
The City Engineer explained that they are following the same plan as for
their previous buildings. There are two buildings to be 63' X 70' with
the same basic construction. The City Engineer explained the stipulations
and showed the plan at the Council table. He said that the reason the 5'
strip is to be blacktopped rather than sodded is for ease in maintenance_
They understand that water and sewer wil.l be avazlable next spring_
� Councilman Sheridan asked if the applicant has agreed with all the stipu-
lations. Mr. Dick Johnson of the D.W. Harstad Company replied that they
did agree.
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to grant the building permits for 7855
Beech Street and 7865 Beech Street sub7ect to the stipulations imposed
by the Building Board, requested by D.W. Harstad. Seconded by Councilman
La.ebl. Upon a voice vote all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the
motion carried,
7. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR GENERAL CONCEPT APPROVAL OF AN OFFICE
AND MANUFACTURING BUILDING TO BE LOCATED ON LOT 14, AUDITOR'S SUB-
DIVISION �78, THE SAME BEING 5601 EAST RIVER ROAD, FRIDLEY, MINN.
(REQUEST BY LA MAUR INCORPORATED, 110 NORTH STH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS,
MINNESOTA):
The City Engineer explained that the Building Board approved the general
concept, but wanted more detailed plans
Mr. Hugo Schulze of LaMaur Inc presented some preliminary plans and an
elevation at the Council table. Councilman Samuelson asked what kind of
screening would be used on the freeway side of the building. Mr. Schulz.e.
said that he did not know yet. The tanks will be 10' high and 30' long and
they will be depressed, so they will not be seen from the freeway. The
building will be screened from the tank farm site. Councilman Liehl
� commented that at a height of only 10', it wi11 be easy to screen. Mr
Schulze, while showing the elevation to the Council said that there would
be black brick, off-set with white vertical accent strips. He said that
there would be 300 employees on a one shift basis Councilman Sheridan said
that the ingress and egress is shown south of Downing Box. The City
Engineer said that there will have to be a drive to bring the cars up to the
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proposed signals. Councilman Samuelson asked if there would be land- ,
scaping between the north-south road and East River Road. Mr. Schulze
said yes, they nlan on landscaping.
Mayor Kirkham asked if the material in the tanks was flammable. Mr.
Schulze said yes. Mayor Kirkham said that in that case, they would have
to be diked. Mr. SchulZe agreed and said that they had planned to do so.
Councilman Samuelson asked what is the anticipated �.nvestment. Mr.
Schulze replied that there would be 200,000 square feet, at $7.00 to
$10.00 per square foot, would make it about a$2,000,000.00 pro�ect.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt the general concept as proposed and
request detailed plans, and to grant a foundation permit. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
8. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR GENERAL CONCEPT APPROVAL OF A 294
UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX TO BE LOCATL'D ON LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5� AND 6,
BLOCK 2, PEARSON'S 15T ADDITION, AND PARCEL 8400, SOUTH � OF SECTION
3, T 30, R. 24, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA, THE SAME BEING 7805�
7825, 7845, 7855, 7875, 7895 EAST RIVER ROAD� FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA.
(REQUEST BY N.CRAIG JOFINSON, 4517 OXFORD AVENUE, MINNEAPOLIS� MINN.):
The City Engineer explained that the Building Standards - Design Control �
had approved the general concept, but had requested more detail, and
plans showing the individual units. He suggested that the City should
acquire 12' along East River Road for a future turning lane.
PQOTION by Councilman Samuelson to concur with the general concept and to
request more detailed plans. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. T]pon a
voice vote, Samuelson, Sheridan, and Kirkham voting aye, Liebl abstaining,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
9. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON LOT 2,
BLOCK 1� NAGEL'S WOODLANDS ADDITION, THE SAME BEING 960 OSBORNE ROAD
N.E.� FRIDLEY� MINNESOTA. (REQUEST BY FRIDLEY AUTO SODY� 6041
UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA):
The City Engineer explained that this building will go in nest to the
Telephone building. There wi11 be provided a 60' setback� alSn there ig
enough land for sidewalks and parking for their needs. He recommended ap-
proval with the change that the sidewalks should be put in now.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to concur with the Building Board except
for the change in the stipulation regarding sidewalks, and that the Council
does not want an agreement Por €uture sidewalks, but that they should be
put in now. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the Minutes of the Building Standards - '
Design Control Subcommrttee Meeting of .7uly 16, 1969. 5econded by Council-
man Sheridan Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried.
Councilman Liebl asked the Chair to move Item #27 up, as there were a great
many people waiting for this item.
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� RESOLUTION #118-1969 - RESOLUTION ORIJERING THE IMPROVEMENT AND FINAL PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT ST. 1970-1:
Mayor Kirkham read the streets included in the Resolution for the benefit
of the audience.
PETITION #29-1969 - PETITION OPPOSING ALLEY FROM 61ST TO 64TH WAY
(ST. 1970-1)
PETITION #30-1969 - PETITION OPPOSING STREET IMPROVEMENT FOR 63RD WAY
(ST. 1970-1)
PETITION #31-1969 - PETITION OPPOSING STREET IMPROVEMENT FOR 63=z WAY
(ST. 1970-1)
MOTION by Counca.lman 5amuelson to receive Petitions #29-1969, #30-1969,
and #31-1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
The City Engineer explained that these streets were presented under the
10 year street improvement program, and all these streets are in need of
repair. If the Council does not want to improve them, then the maintenance
costs will be higher, so perhaps the Council may want to put them in with-
out curbing. These streets were presented to try to keep the maintenance
costs down, which comes from the tax payers of all the City.
� Mayor Kirkham suggested that as these streets are a part of the 10 year
street improvement program, perhaps an alternate would be to put in as
proposed, or put in some temporary surfacing Councilman Samuelson and
Councilman Liebl both agreed that they should either be done correctly
or deleted.
(COUNCILMAN HARRIS ARRIVED AT THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 9 45 P.M )
Mr. George Danielson, 6305 East River Road said that he would very much
like to have the trucks re-routed so they are not using these streets
which are residential streets. They come down 63rd Way, and he pxoposed
posting "No Truck Route" signs at the Public Hearing Meeting. He said that
he did not feel that they should have to pay for a road the trucks wi11 be
using. The City Manager explained that the City Enqineer proposes the
technical recommendations and lays out the plans, and the people and the
Council decide what they want. The best improvement would include curb and
gutter, which is what he proposed. The City Manager pointed out that the
use of buckshot as Mr. Danielson had proposed would not be as good as a
curb and gutter and blacktopped street, and would ravel out and crack, and
water would get under the surface and cause frost boils, and gradually
destroy the street, which would result in high maintenance costs to the
tax payers Mr. Danielson said that they 7ust got through paying for an
improvement, and he was not in favor of this one. It was not his intention
to run down the City Engineer.
� Mr. Richard Srown, 6103 East River Road said that he was not in favor of
this improvement.
Mr. Richard Harris said that as there is a spur off the railroad tracks,
he wondered if there 5hould not be a 9 ton axle weight street put in. It
seemed that this would be to everyones' best advantage. Mr, Richard Knoll,
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Plant Manager from Designware Inc. reported that his dispatchers were
told to make other arrangements to keep the trucks off the residential
streets.
Mr. Danielson asked how much the railroad is willing to pay for a 9 ton
street. Mr. J.A. Evans, Great Northe�n RailWay Co., said that they are
willing to pay like everyone else, if the improvement goes in. He said
that the railroad does not oppose this improvement, if paved, some of the
area will develop as industrial.
Councilman Samuelson said that he would like to suggest that the following
streets be deleted:
Locke Lake Road:
69th Way:
Hickory Street:
Bacon Drive:
Proposed Roadway:
East River Road to Hickory Street
East River Road to Hickory Street
Locke Lake Road to 69th Way
Onondaga Street to 75th Avenue
Riverview Terrace to cul de sac to east
Councilman Liebl said that he would like to suggest that the following
streets be deleted
61st Way: East River Road to alley on the East
Alley bet. 61st Way & 61'� Way:East River Road to alley on the East
61i Way East River Road to alley on the East
63rd Way: East River Road to alley on the East
63z Way East River Road to alley on the East
Alley on W. side of Railroad
Tracks:
61st Avenue:
Sylvan Lane.
Starlite Boulevard
61st Way to 64th Way
Starlite Boulevard to Main Street
Starlite Boulevard to Jupiter Drive
61st Avenue to Sylvan Lane
Councilman Liebl felt that although the streets for the area between
Mississippi Street and 63rd Way were to be deleted, there still should be
a 12' walkway for the children to go to the semaphores.
Councilman Sheridan questioned the T.H. #65 East Service Road from 73'�
Avenue to Fireside Drive and asked if there will not be a need for more
right of way. The City would need to condemn another 25' which will take
four or more of Peter Brook's Mobile Home 1ots. He wondered whether it
should be deleted. The City Engineer said that the City is acquiring land
£or the we11 and booster station and the plan is to charge '� to the street
pro�ect and =z to the water utility fund. Mayor Kirkham commented that as
there was no opposition, the City may as well put it in. The City Engineer
added that there would be some land locked parcels that would need access
without the road.
Councilman Harris said that rt would beho�ve the cit�zens o� Fzi,dley to
understand that the people who live on improved streets are also paying
through their taxes on the maintenance of the unimproved streets. This
cannot be an open end thing, and this is why the 10 year street improvement
program was implemented. Councilman Samuelson agreed, and wondered if when
the Engineering Department feels that a street is very bad, that the City
could say that that street will no longer be maintained. Councilman Harris
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said that he did not feel that this is the way it should be done. Council-
man Liebl agreed that the streets could wait, but that it should not be
open-ended and that a time should be set The Crty Engineer said that he
would agree with Councilman Liebl and Councilman Harris, that if a time
is set for these streets, then they should go in without any further delay.
Councilmam Harris asked Councilman Samuelson and Councilman Liebl if these
streets are deleted now, do they agree that there should be a deadline
for the improvement of these streets� Councilman Liebl said that by 1971
the Council may know about the truck route in that area. Councilman
Samuelson agreed Councilman Liebl also pointed out that perhaps Starlite
Houlevard should not be put in until it is known how the industrial tract
will be developed west of there.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #118-1969 with the deletions
as stated. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimous].y.
Councilman Harris asked the rest of the Council if they would agree to
pass a Resolution that the streets deleted will be ordered in in 1971 with
completion in 1972. The rest of the Council agreed.
RESOLUTION #119-1969 - RESOLUTION DELETING CERTAIN STREETS FROM THE
PROPOSED 1970 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT ST. 1970-1 AND
ORDERING THESE STREETS TO BE IMPROVEA IN THE YEAR 1972:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #119-1969, for the improve-
ment of the streets deleted from the St. 1970-1 Improvement Program to be
ordered in in 1971, with completion by 1972 Seconded by Councilman
Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried unanimoulsy.
Councilman Liebl said that he would like to ask on behalf of the con-
stituants of the third ward what could be done about the truck traffic, as
it is the trucks that did the damage on 63rd Way.
REPORT OF MAYOR'S SPLIT LIOUOR COMMITTEE:
Mr. John Swanson, speaking for the committee, said that the 7ob is fairly
well completed. The committee has had three very productive meetings The
requirements have been set up for the Ordinance, by taking the better
parts of other communities' Ordinances. The first meeting set up the
criteria, the second was for a proposed rough draft of the proposed Ordinance
and at the third meeting, the final draft was made and wi11 be available for
the Council in the next couple of weeks. The committee is recommending that
the Council take action tonight to set the referendum before the people,
probably about the middle of August. Mr. Swanson said that on behalf of the
committee, he hoped that they did a good job, and that he had en7oyed the
work.
Councilman Liebl asked what the price of the license fee is. Mr. Swanson
answered $4,000. Councilman Liebl then asked about the seating capacity.
Mr. Swanson answered that the Ordinance requires 900 square feet of dining
area. Councilman Liebl asked how many licenses they were recommending
issuing. Mr. Swanson answered five Councilman Harris elaborated that the
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900 square feet was used instead of using a number of seats per estab- ,
lis�nent so as to eliminate the question of how many could be squeezed
into any specified area.
Mayor Kirkham said thank you to Mr. Swanson for their expediency. Mr.
Swanson said that he hoped to get the final form to the Council in a
couple of weeks. Councilman Sheridan asked if it would be possible for
the Council to meet with the commrttee to go over the Ordinance with
them. Mr. Swanson said that this was not discussed.
Councilman Sheridan asked if this required a special election. Councilman
Harris said yes. Mr. Swanson requested that a Resolution be passed tonight
setting up the specaal election for August 19, 1969.
RESOLUTION #120-1969 - RESOLUTION AUTfI0R2ZING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PROCEED WITH THE NECESSARY WORK FOR THE
SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD AUGUST 19, 1969 ON THE QUESTION OF SPLIT
LIQUOR
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #120-1969. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
There followed some discussion on how the ballot should be prepared.
Councilman Samuelson asked if there should be any type of town-house type ,
meeting to make the information available to the public. He questioned
if the committee felt that this would have merit. Mr. Swanson said that
the committee felt that this would tend to confuse the issue. Councilman
Harris said that they have worked within the State minimums and the Ordinance
would have terminology that would not be of value to the public. Mr.
Gibbs, representing the City Attorney said that he would agree with Council-
man Harris. The Ordinance is 26 pages long and it gives the City of Fridley
every brt of protection it can give and is very comprehensive.
Councilman Liebl asked D1r. Swanson if he felt that this is in the best
interest of the community to take this step. Mr, Swanson said yes, it will
bring in new businesses and it will replace the loss of the on sale liquor
business.
Councilman Sheridan said that the committee is to be congratulated.
PETITION #7-1969 - REQUESTING STREET LIGHT IN CORNER OF SKYWOO➢ COURT:
A representative from the area explained that at the time the petition was
presented originally, there was a pole sitting in the wrong position. Now
the pole is where it should be and they would very much like a light as
soon as possible. He explained that there have been numerous break�ins
and the women are afraid to walk on the streets at night. The whole back
area is very dark. �
Councilman Sheridan asked if he was asking for an additional light or moving
the light up from the cul-de-sac. The citizen said that they wanted an
additional light Councilman Sheridan said that as Councilman of his ward,
he would recommend moving the light from the cul-de�sac up the street. The
City of Fridley does not have that many liqhts. The citizen said that he
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' was sure that if he went down there� he would see how dark rt is. The
City Engineer said that all the 1969 street lights have been ordered in
for the year. There are still intersections that do not have lights, and
they should have first priority. The lights are placed on a priority
basis. He suggested that there may be a light to be removed from in front
of McDOnalds, as it is not needed there, but then again the question arises
on where it is most needed. He suggested that some people have gotten
together with NSP to pay for a light on their own. The resident asked, if
all the people in this area want a liqht, should they not get one. Council-
man Sheridan said no, that intersections must come first, this is not an
intersection, but a"T”. These lights cost $60 per light per year The
resident asked how they can get a light then. Councilman Sheridan suggested
possibly it could be assessed and Mayor Kirkham suggested a private agree-
ment with NSP
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive Petition #7-1969 and re�er it to
the Engineering Department to check out the possibility of re-locating
the McDOnald la.ght on Skywood Court� unless there is a higher priority
Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, al1 voting aye, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
RECESS:
Mayor Kirkham declared a recess from 11:00 to 11 35 P,M.
� REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF SEWER CONNECTION CHARGES FOR DESIGNWARE
INDUSTRIES, INCORPORATED
Mr Richard Knoll� Plant Manager of Designware Industries Inc. was present
for the discussion. There was a considerable discussion, with the con-
clusions reached as follows: Designware wishes to request an expansion
permrt, if Designware does have additional effluence into the City sewer,
they are to pay additional REC charges in accordance with increase over
present level. Designware is to continue placing effluence into Rice Creek
provided criteria established by the State Pollution Control Agency is
complied with. If Designware places all effluence currently into the City
of Fridley line and additional effluence caused by expansion into N.S.S.S.D
lines, then such charge will be in acoordance with N.S S.S.D and Design-
ware agreement, if N.S.S.S D. agrees to direct charge to Designware. If
N.S.S.S.➢, requires the City of Fridley to collect charges, in the event
of hookup to their system, on a11 effluent to include that currently being
deposited into the City o£ Fridley lines, then Designware would be charged
the same amount the City of Fridley becomes obligated to N.S.S.S.D. to pay.
The City of Fridley to accept only the additional effluent into its system
that results from expansion x'equixement of three additional stools or as
agreed upon at a later time. Designware is to check wa.th N 5.5.5 D. on
intent of motion, a copy of which was provided by Councilman Harris. Mr.
Knoll was advised to proceed as disoussed.
� RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BOAR➢ OF APPEALS MEETING OF JT3LY 16, 1969:
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the Minutes of the Board of Appeals
Meeting of July 16, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
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AWARDING CON1^RACT P'OR SANITARY SEWER PROJECT #91•
LUMP SUM COMPLETION
PLANHOLDER BID SURETY BID TIME
C.S. McCrossan, Inc
Box 336
Osseo, Ma.nn. 55369
Randal Brothers
3400 Silver Lake Road
Minneapolis, Minn. 55418
U.S. Fidelity &
Guaranty Co.
5% B.B.
Cert. Ck
$745.00
Charles Love7oy Co. U.S. Fidelity &
2506 Cedar Guaranty Co.
White Bear Lake, Minn. 55110 5o B.B.
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$21,495.00 150 Cal. Days
$14,900.00 30 Cal. Days
$12,292.00 60 Ca1. Days
Councilman Sheridan reported that he had not been able to talk to Don
5avelkoul, however, i�1r. Walquist represents over 510 on the petition.
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to award the contract for Sanitary Sewer
Pro�ect '�91 to Charles Love7oy Company in the amount of $12,292.00.
Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upan a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER #3 - STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AND ST. 1969-2A:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve Change Order #3 for Street Smprove-
ment Pro7ect St. 1969-1A and St, 1969-2A. Seconded by Councilman
Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried unanimously.
REPORT ON REPAIR OF STORM SEWER IN 73RI1 AVENUE BETWEEN T.H. #65 AND
CENTRAL AVENIfE:
The City Engineer reported that there are repairs to be made to the storm
sewer before the street goes in. The repairs will run over $1,000 and he
would like the Council's decision on wh�ther to pass an Emergency Ordinance
or add the cost to the improvement cost.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the report and add the cost of the
storm sewer repair to the cost of the street improvement pro7ect. Seconded
by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT OF INTERSECTION OF T.H. #65 AND WEST MDORE LAKE DRIVE
AND RECEIVING COMMUNICATION FROM MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the communication from the State of
Minnesota, Department of Highways dated ,7uly 3, 1969 and refer the infor-
mation to the Engineering Department for thea.r study. Seconded by Counca.l-
man Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Samuelson commented that he felt that the first plan shown would
Ue the best solution.
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, CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED SiGN ORDINANCE=
The City Engineer reported that there is a da.fference of opinion between
the Chamber of Commerce and the Crty concerna.ng whether or not to allow
flashing and revolving liqhts. The Chamber of Commerce feels that they
should be allowed, we do not. Councilman Sheridan pointed out that some of
the gas stations have revolving lights, which could be allowed. The City
Engineer asked if it was the Council's intention to have the Orda.nance
written then to only allow the slow revolving lights such as used by
gas stations, but dis-allow all others and have no flashing lights or
changes in intensity. The Council agreed thzs is what they felt best.
The other point of disagreement was on the control o£ billboards. The
Fridley Industrial Development Commission felt that they should be allowed.
There are noW about 40 billboards in the City and they have been mostly
placed in undeveloped areas. The City Engineer said that the question was,
does the Council want to allow billboards, and if so, with restrictions�
Councilman Liebl said no. Councilman Samuelson felt that the City already
has enough. Councilman Harris said that it could not be open ended. The
City Engineer said that the Council cannot deny a request for a permit if
it meets the requirements. Mr. Gibbs said that the State has given local
governments the right to control aesthetics.
� The City Engineer said that once an area develops, there would be no room
for billboards. Any request for a sign would have to meet the existing
Ordinance. All the signs along the highway would be illegal in the pro-
posed Ordinance, but the City cannot make them take them down right away, so
they must be allowed to stay until they need some ma7or chanyes then it could
be denied. After about 5 years a billboard would need repairs anyhow, and
this is when they should be phased out. The Fridley Industrial Develop-
ment Commission feels that they should be allowed in industrial and
commercial areas. Councilman Harris pointed out that there is a great
difference in the quality of a sign such as the "Welcome to Fridley" sign
and some of the others.
Mayor Kirkham suggested allowing billboards only Uy a special use permrt,
which would have restrictions. It was agreed by the rest of the Council
that this would be the way to control them.
The City Engineer said that the other point of disagreement was in the
height of the billboards, but if it is to be controlled by special use
permits, this can be taken care of for each individual request, to fit
the circumstances.
CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE:
The Ordinance was not gone into because o£ the late hour, howeves Council-
man Liebl did ask how many votes it would take to adopt the Zoning
� Ordinance. Mr. Gibbs said four votes. Any clzanges in the Zoning Ordinance
would also have to be by a 4f5 vote,
RESOLUTION #121-1969 - RESOLUTION RECEIVING THL'. PRELIMINARY REPORT AND CALLING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON 5TREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST 1970-2:
P40TION by Councilman Sheridan to adopt Resolution #121-1969. Seconded by
Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #122-1969 - RESOLOTION ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS �
AND ESTZMATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROSECT ST. 1970-1
ADDENDOM #1:
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Resolution #122-1969. Seconded by
Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, al1 voting aye, Mayor Kixkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #123-1969 - RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND
CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS: STRCET IMPROVEMENT PRO.TECT ST. 1970-1 P:DDENDUM #l:
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Resolution #123-1969. Seconded by
Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #124-1969 - RESOLOTION ORDERTNG PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
AND ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1970-4
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Resolution '�124-1969. Seconded by Council-
man Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Eldon Schmedeke asked zf this resolution was setting the Public Hearing.
Councilman Sheridan said that these resolutions ordered the plans and ,
specifications, and set the Public Hearing date. Mr. Schmedeke asked if
there could be no changes made after that. Councilman Harris said that
changes can be made until the pro�ect is assessed. Mr. Schmedeke asked
what if you live on a corner. Councilman Harras said that in that case
there may be three assessments, one on front footage, one for the rear an,d
one for the slde yard. The City Engineer explained that the assessments on
the service road and loop will be spread over a larger area. Mayor
Kirkham added that the City is obliged to assess for any benefit to a
property owner. Councilman Sheridan added that the State would have taken
the service drive by aoquisition, but it stopped at the alley line.
Mr. Schmedeke said that the man in the northeast quadrant of 60th Avenue
is fixing his house and he thinks that he is planning to sell, and felt that
he should be notified of the proposed changes.
Councilman Harris asked if the Notice of Hearing that appears in the paper
is the same as that which appears in the Agenda. The Czty Engineer said yes.
The City i�lanager added that there was a proposed zoning change also in
changing part of the property from CR-1 to C-2. Councilman Sheridan said
that for the purpose of the Public Hearing, he hoped that the figures
would be broken down and spread for each individual lot. The City Engineer
said that these wi11 be broken down so that individual figures can be given
out. Councilman Sheridan said that it should be pointed out to the people
that this will be a staged program. Councilman Lieb7. wondered, what if a ,
company would want t.o come in and buy a large amoLnt of land, then they
would not have any use for the new streets. Councilman Harris said that this
may be, but the costs will sta.11 have to be broken down. Councilman
Sheridan said th�t the Plan Circle Flow and the service road were to be the
£irst stage.
R�SOLUTION #125-1969 - RESOLUTION RECEIV�NG THE QRELTSIINARX R�p�RT AND C7jLLING
A PUBLIC HEARISSG ON THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT5
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1970-4:
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Reso3ution #125-1969. Seconded by Council-
man Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the
motion carried unanimously.
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� RECEIVING DAMAGE 50RVEY REPORTS AND AUTHORTZING TO PROCEED WITH FLOOD
REPAIR WORK�
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the reports and authorize the
Engineering Department to proceed with the repair work. Seconded by
Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the mota.on carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIOYd #126-1969 - RESOLUTION DIRECTING THP� SSSUANCE OF TEMPORA.RY
IMPROVEMENT BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITA LAWS OF 1957, CHAPTER 355: (Water
Impravement Pro7ect #92)
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolut�.on #126-1969. Seconded by
Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voa.ce vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #127-1969 - RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SALE AND PURCHASLI OF
TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BON➢S IN ACCORDAN�F. WITH LAWS OF 1957, CHAPTER
385: (Water Improvement Pro7ect #92)
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution �127-1969. Seconded
by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
� RESOLUTION #128-1969 - RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY
IMPROVEMENT BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS OF 1957, CHAPTER 385: (Street
Improvement Pro�ect St. 1969-1 & St. 1969-2)
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Re5olution �'128-1969 Seconded
by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #129-1969 - RESOLUTION DIRECTING TI-IE SALE AND PURCHASE OF
TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS OF 1957, CHAPTER 385
(Street Improvement Pro�ect St. 1969-1 & St. 1969-2)
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution #129-1969. Seconded by
Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye� Mayor Kirkham
declared the mota.on carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #130-1969 - RESDLUTION DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY
IMPROVEMENT BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS OF 1957, CHAPTER 385 (Sanitary
Sewer, Water, and Storm 5ewer Pro�ec� #90)
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution #130-1969. 5econded by
Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #131-1969 - RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF TEMPORARY
� IMPROVEMENT SONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS OF 1957, CHAPT�R 385: (Sanrtary
Sewer, Water, & Storm Sewer Project #90)
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution #131-1969. Seconded by
Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #132-1969 - RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ISSUAVCE OF TEMPORARY
IMPROVEMENT BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS OF 1957, CHAPTER 385: (Storm
Sewer #S9)
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution #132-1969. Seconded
by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanunoulsy.
RESOLUTION #133-1969 - RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SALE AND PUACHASE OF
TEMPORARY INIPROVEMENT BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS OF 1957� CHAPTER
385 (Storm Sewer Pxo7ect #89)
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution #133-1969. Seconded
by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTLQENT: FRIDLEF HOUSING AND REDEV$LOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Councilman Liebl suggested that this be tabled to the next Regular
Meeting, The rest of the Council agreed.
CLAIMS:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve payment of General Claims
#18614 through #18709 and Liquor Claims #3509 through �3563. The motion
was seconded and upon a voice vote, all voting aye, INayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously,
LICENSES:
SLACKTOPPING
Gustafson Blacktop Co.
516 4th 5treet N.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
EXCAVATING
Kadlec Excavating Co.
724 Main St. N.W.
Anoka, Minnesota
GEN�RAL CONTRACTOR
Zumber King Co.
5145 Oliver Ave. S.
Minneapolis, Minn.
HEASING
Serry Haer Htg. Co.
3024 4th Avenue So
Minneapolis, Minn.
By: James Gustafson RENEWAL
APPROVL�D BY
Building Inspector
By Don Kadlec RENEWAL Plumbing Inspector
By: Jerome Lorberbaum RENEWAL
By: Jerome Baer NEW
Building Inspector
Heating Inspector
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Licenses Continued
HOUSE MOVERS
Dale Movers
7816 Central Avenue N.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ROOFING
Potvin Sales Co.
7341 Commerce Lane
Fridley, Minnesota
SIGN ERECTION
By: Dale Peterson
By, Felix Potvin
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APPROVED BY
RENEWAL Building Inspector
NEW Building Inspector
Commander Board of Minnesota, Inc.
56 lst Street S.E.
New Brighton, Minn. By: R.M. Tucker NEW Building Inspector
MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the foregoing licenses. The motion
was seconded and upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carsied unanimously.
ESTIMATES:
Randall & Berglin
6501 Plaza Curve
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432
FINAL ESTIMATE - Flood Disaster Work
Keys Well Drilling Company
413 North Lexington Parkway
St, Paul, Minnesota 55104
FINAL ESTIMATE - Repair o£ Well #7
Marvin Rehbein Contr., Inc.
Route 2, Box 22
Forest Lake, Minnesota
PARTIAL Estimate #1 St. 1968-15
(69th Avenue Cros5over)
Arcon Construction Company
Mora, Minnesota
PARTIAL Estlmate #2
� Street Improvement Pro�ect St. 1969-1
PARTIAL Estimate #2
Street Improvement Pro�ect St. 1969-2
$ 426.00
$ 598.39
$ 5,537.32
$80,922.73
$15,958 43
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Estimates Continued.
Peter Lametti Construction Company
615 Drake Street
St, Paul, Minnesota SS1D2
PARTIAL Estunate $2 for construction of
Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer
Improvement Pro]ect �90
Comstock and Davis, Inc.
Consulting Engineers
1446 County Road "J"
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432
For the furnishang of resident ir.spection and
resident supervision for the staking out of
construction work.
PARTIAL Estimate #1 St. 1969-2 from .7une
2, 1969 through June 28, 1969.
PARTIAL Estimate #3 St. 1969-1 from
June 2, 1969 through Sune 28, 1969
PARTIAL Estimate #3 Sanitary Sewer, Water,
and Storm Sewer Improvement Pro7ect #90
from June 2, 1969 through June 28, 1969
Sergerson-Caswell, Inc,
13120 Wayzata Bouleuard
Minnetonka, �linnesota 55102
Well and Pump Repair for Well #2
under Emergency Ordinance #414
Dunkley Surfacing Co., In.
3756 Grand Street N.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesata
Work done according to contract.
Street Improvement Pro7ect St, 1968-1B $36,827.03
MAS Street Improvement Pro�ect St. 1968-2B $ 1,730.20
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$25,263.02
$ 468.34
$ 4,105.88
$ 1,841.33
$ 1,546.60
$38,557.23
MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve payment of the estimates. Seconded
by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNTCATIONS
A. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FLOOD DIKE EUND
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the communication from the Department
of the Army, St, Paul District, Corps of Engineers dated July 15, 1969.
Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motian carried unanimously.
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B. ROBERT LOUDEN; REGARDING SDD BEING INSTALLED BY STREET CONTRACTOR
MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the communication from Mr. R.C.
Louden, 391 67th Avenue dated July 14, 1969
The City Engineer explained that it seemed that Dunkley Surfacinq Co.
contracted with a bad sub-contractor and all the sod along 67th Avenue is
poor. He said that every�hing will be taken care of and all the bad sod
along 67th Avenue will be replaced. Mayor Kirkham agreed with Mr. Louden
and said that he had trouble with his sod also. Councilman Sheridan asked
when the sod was put in. The City Engineer said this year. Councilman
Sheridan asked if all the other streets were a11 right. The City Engineer
said yes, the only bad sod was on 67th Avenue. He said that he has told
Suburban Engineering several times that this wi11 have to be taken care of.
Mayor Kirkham added that there was also a]�ad hole in 67th Avenue that
should be patched before someone damages their car. The City Engineer was
to make note of this and refer the information to the Consulting Engineers
THE MOTI01�1 was seconded and upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unana.mously,
C. LAVERN E. DORNBUSCH. REOUEST FOR STOP SIGN ON ASHZ'ON AT 64TH WAY
� MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to receive the communication from Mr, Lavern
E. Dornbusch dated Suly 10, 1969 and honor their request for a stop sign.
Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
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D. GEORGE M. HANSEN C0: SUGGESTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH ANNUAL AUDIT
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the communication from George
M. Hansen Company, Certified PuHlic Accountants, dated July 3, 1969, and
refer to the Administration. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
unanimously.
E REPUBLICAN PARTY: PICNIC AT LOCKE PARK
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the communication from the Fridley -
Spring Lake Park Republican Club, Mrs. Virginia Wahlberg, City Chair-
woman dated 3uly 17, 1969 and grant permissa,on to use Locke Park August
2D, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote� a11 voting aye,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Kirkham declared the Regular Council
Meeting of July 21, 1969 ad�ourned at 1 15 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Juel Mercer
Secretary to the City Council
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Mayor
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