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01/19/1970 - 00019043�� THE MINUTES OF TH� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SANUARY 19� 1970 Mayor Kirkham called the Regular Council Meeting of January 19, 1970 to order at 7�45 P M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Council and the audience 7oined in saying the Pledge of A1legiance to the Flag INVOCATION Reverend Bergren, Redeemer Lutheran Church o£fered the Invocation, ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT Harris, Sheridan, Kirkham and Liebl MEMBERS ABSENT, Samuelson (Mayor Kirkham commented that Councilman Samuelson had asked to be excused as he had some pressing business) OF AWARDS: � Mayor Kirkham presented Youth Achievement Awards for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout to Vance Sushay and Kenneth Gilbertson, with the Council's compliments APPROVAL OF TIIE MINUTES OF TAE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 5, 1970: Mayor Kirkham asked Councilman Liebl if he had not voted nay on the Motion found on Page 4, fourth paragraph, and Councilman Liebl answered that he had. Mayor Kirkham asked that this be corrected. MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the Minutes as corrected, Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF THE MINOTES O'F THE SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF SANUARY 12, 1970 MOTION by Councilman La.ebl to adopt the Minutes o£ the Special Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of January 12, 1970. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan Opon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. VISITORS: Mr. Robert McPherson, International Union of Operating Engineers, Local ' Union No. 49, was present and said that he represented the utilities and parks employees. He said that this A.M therc was an agreement initiated for 1970 wages and he was not aware that there was any disagreement concerning longevity unta.l about 6:30 P A1. tonight. They have votEd for it as a group There has been longevity a.nstituted in Richfield, Bloomington, St. Anthony,and St. Louis Park, and the City Managers Negotiation Committee is aware of this. The Police Department and Fire Department have this longevity system. I-Ie said that the people he represents are aware o£ what this longevity program �� REGULAR COUNCIL PIEETING OF JANUARY 19� 1970 PAGE 2 is, and voted for the entire program, including the longevity. It has become � their conviction that the area City Managers Negotiating Committee is not working out well. He said that he had attended his last meeting, and did not intend to go to any more because of the difficulties. He felt that they were using stalling tactics. Mayor Kirkham said that he was not ready to ask any questions at this time and would like to have an opportunity to study this further. Councilman Liebl pointed out that there has to be money in the budget to pay out. Mr. McPherson said that eva.dently the City Manager felt that there was money available, as it was included originally. Councilman Sheridan said Thank You to Mr McPherson for coming before the Council and told him that his comments would be considered. Councilman Harris commented that the City is somewhat obligated for this year, but alternatives could be considered next year This should have been dane by the end of December. Mr McPherson said that Sune 20th, he sent a letter to the Metro- politan Crty Managers Negotiation Committee requesting a meeting to get tha.s started, and since then there has been one stalling tactic after another. In the past years they have had to get the negotiating out of the way early, This year it finally had to go into mediation. There have never been these problems in sittinq down to negotiate before. He pointed out that other municipalrties are having trouble also, as some do not have a City Manager. Councilman Harris said that this should have been done before passing on the budget. Now the employees could be receiving retroactive pay He said that he would like to discuss this with the City Manager before anything further is done. The Council as a body thanked Mr, McPherson for speaking to them. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND RFADING OF ORDINANCE RSZONING IN HYDE PARK AND CITY , VIEW ADDITION: The City Manager asked the City Attorney if an item such as Hyde Park which had been tabled until a full compliment of Council Members is present, should or should not appear on every Agenda, so that the a.tem does not die. The City Attorney said that it should appear on every Agenda unless a specific time is set for bringing it back Councilman Liebl asked why this item should be tabled again. It was agreed previously to table certain items until the Court Case is settled, however, at the last regular meeting one of the items was taken up anyhow. • Councilman Sheridan asked the City Engineer if this should not have the second reading soon so as to get the construction of T.H. #47 slip off into the 1970 construction season. The City L.ngineer said that if the Council wishes to have the work done this construction season the plans will have to be done soon. There is considerable right of way acquisition to be done. Councilman Sheridan said that he would look favorably on acting on this, although it was agreed that this should wait until the Ward One cha�_r was filled. �Iayor Kirkham said that he understood that it was agreed that this should be tal�led until then. Councilman Liebl said that the people in the area are entitled to some action by the Council. Not to do so would be a breach of faith. He felt that about 99a oE the people are in favor of this action Councilman iIarris said that in that case all the other items that were tabled would then have to be removed from the table. Councilman Liebl � said that he would like to have some action on this, one way or the other. He thought that the Council had indicated that they were in the affirmative. He felt that it was wrong to table this inde£initely, and that it was not fair to keep the people waiting. Mayor Kirkham said that this should nc�t REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 1970 � �G i PAGE 3 � even be on the Agenda tonight as it was the intent of the Council to table this until the Ward One chair was filled. Councilman Sheridan said that perhaps the error was made in bringing one item back for consa.deration, and not all Councilman Liebl said that if this is tabled, then all ordinances requiring a 4/5 vote should be tabled. D40TION by Councilman Harris to table consideration of the I-Iyde Park rezoning until the full compliment of the Council is present. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, Kirkham, Harris, Sheridan voting aye, Liebl abstaining, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Mrs. M 0'Berg, a resident of Hyde Park said that she is selling a house and was told that she would have to pay some pending assessments and wondered how there could be any pending assessments until the rezoning is completed. She has to supply the money is escrow. She priced the house for sale without consideration for the pending assessments. The Finance Director said that assessments are placed when the resolution ordering the improvement is passed which is what was done in this case. Councilman Liebl said that the Council must show good faith and that be passing the resolution, they made a commitment. The City Attorney said that he was not aware that this was listed as a pending assessment. He said that the policy has been followed, although rt was the intent of the Council that if the rezoning did not go through, that there would be no need for the slip off ramp and this pending assessment would be removed. Mrs. O'Berg said that she was told at City Hall that there were � no pending assessments. She could not understand how there could b� any before the rezoning is voted in. She felt that there was some clarification necessary. Councilman Harris asked the Crty Attorney if pas�ing the resolution was not dependent upon the rezoning passing. The Crty Attorney said that he understood that this was the Council's intent. Councilman Harris said that 1n that case, he did not see how there could be any assess- ment pending. The City Attorney suggested that the City Manager, the Finance Director and himself ineet to check this out. Mayor Kirkham said that this was the best solution and asked for a report at the next regular Council Meeting. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ON N.S.S.S.D. BOARD: MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to table this rtem for consideration by the full Council. Seconded by Councilman Harris Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CONSIDERATION OP RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRL'CTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR ON SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY: MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to table this item for consideration by the full Council. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ' ORDINANCE #447 - AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT TRUCKS ON CERTAIN DESIGNATED STREETS IN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY Councilman Sheridan said that he assumed that the purpose of this Ordinance is to keep trucks from using residential streets as truck routes. The Crty Manager said that this Ordinance is the result of his actually going down �Y� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 19� 1970 PAGE 4 and driving these streets. He said that Councilman Liebl brought this need to his attention. Councilman Harris said that he thought that there were some other streets that could be included, such as some of the streets in Melody Manor. Jackson Street is meant to be the truck route but trucks have been using the residential streets behind the hospital. MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Ordinance #447 on second reading, waive the reading, and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a roll call vote, Sheridan, Kirkham, Liebl and Harris voting aye, P4ayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEN➢ CHAPTER 46 OF THE CITY CODE OP TFIE CITY OF FRIDLEY [BUilding Permit 'Fees) The City Engineer explained that the City of Fridley has been using the schedule used in Minneapolis. Every tune they upgrade thelr fee schedule� T'ridley raises theirs. This is about an 1Do - 20% raa.se. This Ordinance will bring Fridley in line with what Minneapolis has charged. There is one other building change� and that is the use of a stair way rather than ladders to the roof for the maintenance of any heating, air conditioning, refrigeration or other mechanical equipment. Councilman Liebl asked if this Ordinance did not have something to do with the construction also, and the City Engineer said that it also provides that no wood framing for any structure may be spaced more than sixteen inches on center. The City of Fridley uses the Uniform Bua.lding Code and this amends it. The City Attorney suggested that in the future all new wording in a proposed Ordinance should be underlined, so that the old wording can be easily differentiated from the new. Councilman Liebl pointed out that this Ordinance will mean more money to the builder� but also better construction. Mr. Richard Harris, a member of the audience, asked if Section 46.033 is not all new and the Crty �ngineer said that it was new in the Minneapolis Code, but that it was not part of the Uniform Building Code Mr. Harris said that he felt that the Uniform Building Code was superior to the Minneapolis Code, and asked what was the reason for the addition of the stair way. The City Engineer said that the primary reason was safety. Mr. Harxis said that this would be quite an additional expense to have to put in the stair way to the scuttle. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the Ordinance on first reading and waive the reading Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a roll ca11 vote, Liebl, Harris, Sheridan and Kirkham voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BOARII OF APPEALS MEETING OF JANUARY 14� 1970: A REQUEST FOR VARIANCES OF SECTION 45.26 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO REDUCE THE FRONT YARD SETBACK RL�QUIREMENT FROM 35 FEET TO 24 FEET AND SECTION 45.25 TO REDUCE THE REAR YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT FROM 25 FEET TO 10 FEET TO_PERMIT THE CON5TRUCTION OF A DWELLING TO BE LOCATED ON LOTS 25 AND 26� BLOCK S� RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS� THE SAME SEING 8115 RIVERVIEW TERRACE N.E.� FRIDLEY� MINNESOTA. (REQUEST BY CHESTER 3534 MARSHALL STREET N E., MINNEAPOLIS� MINNESOTA)� � r � �_� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 1970 � � �i PAG� 5 � A REQU�ST FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 45.053 (1), PARAGRAPH B� FRIDLEY CITY CODE� TO REDIICE THE LOT AREA REQUIHCMENT FROM 7500 SQUARE FEET TO 684D SQUARE FEET, ON TWO LOTS PLATTED B�PORF DECEMSER 29, 1955, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DWELLING TO BE LOCAT�D ON LOTS 25 AND 26, BLOCK S, RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS� THE SAME AEING 8115 RIVERVIEW TERR7ICE N.E., FRSDLEY, MINNESOTA. (REQUEST BY CHESTER SCHACK, 3534 MARSHALL STREET N.E., MINNEAPOLIS� MINNESOTA): The Crty Engineer explained that the Board of Appeals did approve this request. The house would be facing Glencoe and the request is for a variance for front yard from 35 feet to 24 feet and rear yard from 25 feet to 10 feet. This is situated on a long lot. There were no ob7ections from any of the neighbors. This is at the northerly tip of where the 1965 flood reached. Councilman Harris said that he assumed that the people were notified that even though there is a dike present, that it cannot be considered absolute protecta.on. The City Engineer said that he believed that these are the same people that owned the lots in 1965. Councilman Sheridan said that there should be some kind of notification, perhaps with the building permit, that a possible danger does exist and that this is to be considered a temporar_y dike. MOTION by Councilman Harris to instruct the Administration to prepare the building permit wrth the information that a possible danger of flooding does � exist and that the improved temporary dike must be considered a temporary minimal measure. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to concur with the granting of the variances for Chester Schack for 8115 Riverview Terrace. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. DISCUSSION REGARDING SEW�R PROBLEMS ON CHANNEL ROAD AND LINE BETVS�EN HACKMANN AND CENTRAL AVENUE� The City Engineer said that these lines are too f1at� and there are some back-ups. He had asked Mr, Comstock of Comstock and Davis, Inc., Consulting Engineers to be present, however he was not present yet and asked that this be considered at the end of the Meeting. (NOTE) Mr. Comstock still had not arrived at the end of the Meeting, so it was tabled to the next regular Council Meeting. CONFIR.�7ATION OF ELECT�D AND APPOINTED OFFICERS OF TH� FIRE DEPARTM�NT Assistant Chiefs LeROy Blomster Dennis Ottem � Secretary Charles McKusick Chie£ of Pixe Prevention Bureau Captains Lawrence Peka Merle Longerbone Howard Simonson Trustee (3 Year Term) Vern Barnes Assistant Chief of Pire Prevention Bureau Robert D. Aldrich Edward E11is � ��' REGOLAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 19� 1970 PAGE 6 MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to concur with the elected and appointed officers � of the Fire Department. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, CONSIDERA.TIDN OF REC�IVING CONV�YANCE OF LAND FROM MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPART- M�NT ON 57TH PLACE AND 57TH AVENUE N.E.: Councilman Sheridan asked about the legality of the document as in some places Pridley is called a village and some places a city. The City Attorney said that this would be no problem. Councilman Harris asked if this deed is not for the area directly east of Country Kitchen and the City Engineer said yes, and added that this is in line with the concept which was approved. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to accept the quit claim deed. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE IN LIEU OF CITY FURNISHING AUTOMOBILE AND LOCAL MILEAGE: Councilman Sheridan said that he would like to have this tabled as he would like to discuss this further with the City Manager, MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to table consideration of this item to the next regular Council Meeting of February 2� 1970. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. � Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT ON ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL: Mayor Kirkham said that he would like to request that this be tabled to the next regular Council Meeting. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to table consideration of this item to the Meeting of February 2, 1970. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CONSIDERATION OP RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HAYES SCHOOL PTA REQUEST FOR SIGNALI- ZATION• The City Manager pointed out that single push button signals are no longer legal and that if a signal were to be put in, it would have to be the three complete cycles. The Crty Engineer suggested that the City approach the County on making a study on the safety conditions on Mississippi Street as it is a County road and the County has control of it, He pmnted out that in other areas a four way stop has worked out satisfactorily, The construction of a signal would be committing the City to a lot of money. CQOTION by Councilman Sheridan to instruct the Administration to draft a � letter to the County along the lines sugqested by the City Engineer. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. � L J �7z�a REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 1970 PAGE 7 RESOLUTION �6�1970 - A RESOLUTION REQU�STING MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANC�• The City Engineer explained that this is for the maintenance and calibration of the traffic counters. MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #6-1970. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION #7-1970 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PARCP�LS 3150 AND 3180� SECTION 11, AND REPLATTING A PORTION INTO EAST RANCH ESTATES 15T ADDITION: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #7-1970. Seconded by Council- man Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION ,�8^1970 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRSICTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESSNIENTS ON LOS 28. BLOCK 4, OAK GROVE ADDITION: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #8-1970. Seconded by Council- man Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION #9-1970 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING TIIE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL AS5ESSMENTS ON SOUTH 150 FEET OF LOT l� BLOCK l� PARCEL 60� AND LOT 1(EXC�PT SOUTH 150 FEET), BLOCK l� PARC�L 40� SPRING VALLEY ADDITION MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �9-1970. Seconded by Council- man Sheridan, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried RESOLUTION #10-197D ^ A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT5 ON LOT 14, PARCEL 2140, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION #23 MOTION l�y Councilman Harris to adopt R�solution k10-1970 Seconded by Council- man Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, APPDINTMENTS. Name Position Salary Cathryn J. Stordahl Secretary 10110 Dogwood Street N.W. Parks and Coon Rapids, Minnesota Recreation (Clerk, Special Assessments) $421 per month Replaces Shirley M. Lennox , MOTION by Councilman Liebl to table the appointment of Peter Herlofsky and Albert Bagstad to the Meeting of February 2, 1970, and concur with the appointment of Cathryn Stordahl to the Parks and Recreation Department. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. �� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 1970 PAGE 8 CLAIMS• � MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve payment of General Claims #20361 through #20462 and Liquor Claims #4057 through #4107. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. LICENSES- MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to approve the following lzcenses: Food �stablishment: B� Approved B� P D.Q. Charles West Health Sanitarian 6071 University AVenue N.E, Fridley, Minn. 55421 Gas Services Larson-Mac Company 2625 Louisiana Ave. So. Minneapolis, Minn, 55426 General Contractor Roy Lund Builders 241 42nd Ave N.E. Columbia Heights, Minn Heating Dalco Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. 3836 Minnehaha Ave. So. Minneapolis, Minn. Larson-Mac Company 2625 Louisiana Ave. So. Minneapolis, Minn. 55426 Masonry Duane Jackson Const. Co. 7849 Madison St, IQ.E. Spring Lake Park, Minn Sian Erectors Gold Medal Beverage Co. 553 No. Fairview Ave. St. Paul, Minn. 55104 Lawrence Sign Co., Inc. 945 Pierce Butler Route St. Paul, �inn. Jim McGlennon E11roy J. Lund David J. Dalbec Jim McGlennon Duane L. Jackson Arthur J. Margot James H. Sullivan Plumbing Inspector Building Inspector Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Inspector Building Inspector Building Inspector Building Inspector � , � � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 1970 LICENSE5 Continued. Sian Erectors Leroy Signs, Inc 3101 No. 2nd St. Minneapolis, Minn. 55411 National Advertising Company 6850 So. Harlem Ave. Argo,Illinois 60501 By LeROy Rerter D.W, Torgerson Page 9 Approved By Building Inspector Building Inspector Seven-Up Bottling Company 3612 East 44th St. Minneapolis, Minn. Frank P. Zondlo Building Inspector THE MOTION to approve the licenses was seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried OF RELEASE OF FINAL MONIES TO SMILEY AND ASSOCIATES� The City Engineer asked that this be laid over as Smiley and Associates was to submit an a.temized account. MOTION by Councilman Harris to table this item to the next Regular Council Meeting of FeUruary 2, 1970. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote,� all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried_ ESTIMATES: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve payment of the following estimates: Weaver, Talle & Herrick 316 East Main Street Anoka, Minnesota 553D3 For services rendered E.H Renner & Sons 5465 County Road 18 North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428 PARTIAL Estimate #1 for construction of Water Improvement Pro�ect #95, Schedules E and P PARTIAL Estimate #2 for construction of Water Improvement Pro�ect #95, Schedules E and F D.D4. Noyes Construction Company� Inc, 430 Oak Grove, Suite 201 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55303 PARTIAL Estimate k2 for work completed on Sanitary Sewer & Water Pro7ect #93 $ 2,072.75 4,547.70 3,762.00 26,665.20 �G� 1_`�2 � REGULAR COONCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 1970 ESTIMATES Continued Peter Lametti Construction Company 615 Drake Strcet St. Pau1, Minnesota 55102 PARTIAL Cstimate #i4 for construction of Sanitary Sewer, Water & Storm Sewer Improvement Pro7ect '�90 Comstock and Davis, Inc Consulting Engineers 1446 County Road "J" Minneapolis, Ma.nnesota 55432 For the furnishing of resident inspection and resident supervision for the staking out of the following construction work PARTIAL Estimate #9, Sanitary Sewer, Water & Storm Sewer Improvement Project #90 from December 1� 1969 through January 3, 1970 PARTIAL �stimate �5, Sanitary Sewer Improvement #91 Lrom December 1, 1969 through Jan. 3, 1970 PARTIAL Estimate #2, Sanitary Sewer & Water Improvement Project #93 from December l� 1969 through January 3, 1970 PARTIAL Estimate #5, Water Improvement Pro7ect �94 from December 1, 1969 through Jan, 3, 1970 PARTIAL Estimate #3, Water Improvement Pro�ect ik95, Schedule A-1 from December 1� 1969 through January 3, 1970 PARTIAL Estimate ,�3, Water Improvement Pro7ect #95 5chedule A-2 from December 1, 1969 through January 3, 1970 PARTIAL �stimate �3, Water Improvement Pro�ect #95 Schedule A-3 from December 1, 1969 through January 3, 1970 PARTIAL Estimate #1 Water Improvement Pro�ect #95 Schedule E from December 1� 1969 through January 3, 1970 PARTIAL Estimate #2, Water Improvement Project #95 Schedule F from December 1� 1969 through January 3, 1970 PARTIAL �stimate #3, Sanitary Sewer Project #96 Addendum #1 from Dec. 1, 1969 through Jan, 3� 1970 $19,167,60 30.62 21.43 3�581.34 54,65 256,21 49,90 185.33 14.26 310,73 56.10 PAGE 10 � _� ' � � ti� � �_ M� � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANAURY 19� 1970 ESTIMATES Continued Suburban Engineering, 6875 Highway #65 N.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota Inc. 55432 PARTIAL Estimate for Design and Inspection on West Service Drive (Osborne Road and University) Street Improvement Project St, 1969-1 PAGE 11 $1,671.32 Design Costs for the West Universrty Service Road North of Bob's Produce Ranch 1,657.52 THE A40TION to approve the estimates was seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. DISCUSSION REGARDING SEWER CONNECTION CHAR6ES AND REVISION OF USER CHARGES AND OTHER FEES The City Attorney said that he would like to have this tabled to enable him to study this Eurther. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to table consideration of this item to the next � regular Council Meeting of February 2, 1970. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CONSIDERATIOIQ OF PLANNING COMMISSION AND ITS SUBCOMMITTL'LS APPOINTMGNT SCHEDULE PROPOSAL: Mayor Kirkham commented that he was in agreement with this proposal and that he felt that this is a good way to handle the appointments Councilman Liebl said that this was a very well thought out proposal. There is proper emphasis g�ven to every ward having representation. He pointed out that if there is a talented man, perhaps the appointments should not always be on a ward basis He asked if, when the Mayor makes the appointment for the Planning Commission chairman, if this is with the consent of the Council. Mayor Kirkham said that he would assume so. Councilman Sheridan said that he approved of the April lst nomination date rather than January 1st. This would give more continuity. Councilman Liebl said that a.t would also give the Councilmen more time to search out qualified men to serve. He said that he would like to see the Planning Commission members have at least one years experience on one of the subcommittees. The City Attorney said that Darrel C1ark, the Engineering Assistant, put in a lot of time and work on this schedule. Some of the terms were reduced and some were extended to stagger the appointrnents. MOTION b� Councilman Sherdian to receive the proposal and bring this item � back when the First Ward Council seat is filled. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: A. MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: LEFT TURNS ON MISSISSIPPI AND SIGNAL ON 69TH AVENUE �� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SANUARY 19, 1970 PAGE 12 MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the communication from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways, signed by R.A Elasky dated December 30, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Harris for discussion. Councilman Aarris said that there is a severe situation on Mississippi Street wherein the traffa.c is backed up all the way past Holly Shopping Center on Misy�ssippi and the cars cannot get out of the Center. He said that he has seen cars backed up all the way to the tracks. The difficulty of making a left hand turn going north coming from the west is tremendous. Councilman Liebl pointed out that the State recommends using a patrolman at peak periods. Councilman Harris said that the peak periods are different on different days. The City Engineer said that there would have to be some additional lanes constructed for the left hand turns. This would mean acquiring additional right of way. Councilman Harris said that Sunday night is probably a peak period on 69th Avenue when there is open skating at the Ice Arena, The City Engineer said that the signal on 73rd Avenue should alleviate the situation some. Councilman Liebl suggested asking the County to supply a patrolman at the peak periods for directing the traffic on 69th Avenue and University Avenue. Councilman Harris suggested that next time this is to be discussed, that a representative from District �5 be asked to attend the Council Meeting to answer questions. THE VOTE UPOLS THE MOTION, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to instruct the Administration to direct a letter to the County requesting that they supply a patrolman for direction of traffic at peak periods of use at the Ice Arena. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. B. SOKOLOWSKI AND PETERSON CHIES REOUEST FOR RELEASE OF MONEY MOTION by Councilman Harris to reaeive the communication from Sokolowski and Peterson dated December 29, 1969. Seconded by Councilman 5heridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. The City Attorney said that he would like authorization to commence a law suit against Chies for their depositing rubbish on the City right of way, which the City had to clean up. MOTION by Councilman Harris to authorize entering into a law suit against Chies for depositing rubbish in the City right of way, Seconded by Council- man Liebl. C7pon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. C. DORSEY, MARQUART, ET AL: HOWARD JOHNSON RESTAURANT ON-SALE LIQUOR LIC�NSE APPLICATION MOTION by Councilman I-Iarris to receive the communication from Dorsey, Marquart, Windhorst, West and Halladay dated January 9, 1970. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice wte, all ayes, the motion carried. � �J , 4� � i i.� R��.GULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 1970 PAGE 13 , The Crty Attorney indicated that application forms have not been prepared yet pending the sale of the municipal on--sale liquor outlet. It is currently in the process of being appraised to determine the market value. D. GRAC� HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS CLUB PERMIT REQUESTS FOR CARVINAL MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the communication from Patrick Heiges, President of Grace High School Parents Club dated Januazy 14, 1970. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. E COMSTOCK AND DAVIS NO WATER MET�RING STATION AT MDUNDS INTERCONNECTION MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the communication £rom Comstock and Davis� Inc., Consulting Engineers dated January 14, 1970. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, RECESS Mayor Kirkham declared a 10 minute recess at 9:30 P.M. to await the arrival of Mr, Comstock c�f Comstock and Dava.s, Inc. (Mr Comstock did not appear) � ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Councilman Harris to ad�ourn the Meeting. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the Regular Council Meeting of January 19, 1970 ad�ourned at 9•40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, / ��,�., p _ / 1� �. T, �iG. �L2-C.e�/ ,1�G � � � � �-" �`-,.- � r/�"�" ° Juel Mercer `�,/.7ack O Kirkham Secretary to the City Council Mayor �