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06/08/1970 - 00018731��� � THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF JUNE 8, 1970 Mayor Rirkham called the Special Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of June 8, 197D to order at 7:55 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: Sheridan, Kirkham, Liebl, Breider MEMBERS ABSENT. Harris ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mayor Kirkham said that there were some items to add as follows: License application for Moore Lake Beach Concession Stand. Permit for fireworks foT 4th of July for the #100 Twin Drive-In. Resolution releasing certain lots and holding certain lots £or park purposes. � MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to adopt the Agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared �he motion carried. COUNCILMAN SHERIDAN EXCUSED FROM COUNCIL MEETING AT 8=00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SANITARY SEWER PROJECT #S-9 L• Mayor Kirkham called for comments from the audience, with no one responding. MOTION by Councilman Breider to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REZONING REQUEST (ZOA #7D-04) TO REZONE FROM C-1 TO C-2 AND FROM M-1 TO C-2 AN AREA GENERALLY LOCATE➢ AT THE CORNER OF 73RD AVENUE AND CENTRAT AVENUE N.E., BY CPL. SAMES L. ROBINSON BY G.D. GIANCOLA. HIS ATTORNEY Mr. G.A. Giancola explained that this application for rezoning is on behalf of Cpl. James L. Robinson and is for the rezoning of Lots l, 2, 3, 4, and Lot 9, Central Avenue Addition from C-1 to C-2, and Lots 5 and 6 and the north 68 feet of Lot 20 of Central Avenue Addrtion, from M-1 to C-2. There is a tentative sale of the property for a Skelly Service 5tation. To have sufficient room for the service station, rt is necessary to split Lot 20. The rezoning and lot split have been approved by � the Plats and Subdivisions - Streets and Utilities Subcommittee and the Planning Commission. He then presented a picture of what the completed servi�e station would look like, and said that they intend to put in three bays. I3e said that he believed that there was only one other service station in this area, and Skellys' would serve the residential neighborhood and the businesses in the area He pointed out that tha.s intersection has a lot of �unk on it now, and this service station would be an a.mprovement. He said that there were two representatives £rom Skelly ��� SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF JUNE 8, 1970 PAGE 2 Oil Company, Mr. J L. Winters and R.G. Sundberg, if there were any questions by the Council. He reported that in con�unction with the public hearing before the Planning Commission it was recommended that Brooks Street be vacated, and he has submitted an application for the vacation to the Engineering Depaxtrnent. It was the thought of the Planning Commission that although the street is platted, it does not serve any useful purpose. He said that there is also a request for a special use permrt. The City Engineer said that the Council has asked him to keep a tally on the number of service stations lacated within the City, He said that at the present time there werc 27 service stations and showed the locations on the screen. In addrtion, there are 2 pumps with the car wash and one at the Superette. He said that if this rezoning request is approved, there would be a need to acquire some land from them on 73rd Avenue for an addrtional turning lane. This could be done in con7unction with the vacation of Brooks Street and a trade instituted. He said that he would work with the applicant on the additional turning lane. Mayor Kirkham said that he had no ob7ection to a gas station at this location, but he would agree that the turning lane should be put in. Mr. Giancola said that he was not prepared to answer any questions on the turning lane. This is the first he heard of it. The plans have been drafted and submitted to the �ngineering Departrnent. He questioned whether this would then have to go back through the lower bodies The City Engineer said that it would simply be a matter of shifting the building down slightly. The Council could take care of this. The shift could be effected when Brooks Street is vacated. Councilman Liebl said that he felt that there was a definite need for improvement of the present service stations, and up-grading them. He said that he did not like to see a service station cluttered up with a lot of cars. He was glad to see that they were planning three bays. He asked if there would be screening at the back. Mr. Ralph Sundberg said that they would definitely be putting in the requested landscaping. Mayor Kirkham added that the City is very strict on requesting landscaping and this would be a part of the building permit. Mr. Sundberg said that they have been goinq into the use of artificial plants. Councilman Breider asked what will happen to the back lots if the street is vacated. The City �ngineer said that they own all the lots and there would be access from 73rd and Central Avenue. Mayor Kirkham told Mr. Giancola that the Council would indicate their intention by having the first reading of the rezoning ordinance, then the second reading and the special use permit would be held up until all the plans are in, and everything has been taken care of. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to close the public hearing on the rezoning request by CpL James L. Robinson. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the mot�on carried, and the public hearing closed at 8:10 P.M. l � � F i7�� SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF JUNE 8� 1970 PAGE 3 PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT - STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1970-4, ADDENDUM � #2 Mayor Kirkham read the public hearing notice and asked if there was anyone a.n the audience that wished to be heard. Mr. John Jensen of Minnesota Transfer Railway and Mr. Semore G. Nelson, 895 73rd Avenue N.L., were present. N1r. Nelson said that he was vexy anxious to have this unprovement in. The Fa.nance Director said that the parking lot for Locke Park is included in this improvement and has been partially budgetted for in this year's budget. The spread would be 10 years for the assessment. The street �,mprovement goes from 73rd Avenue to south of the Minnesota Transfer Railway right of way. Mr. Jensen said that he was not sure what theix assessment would be. He said that Minnesota Transfer Railway has dedicated right of way for the street as they have a team track at this location, and they need part of the roadway to get to the team track. He said that he understood that Target was interested in this also, and that this road would also serve the Target warehouse. The Finance Director said that the assessment roll would be made up with �a of the cost on each side of the street. The cost to Minnesota Transfer would be $9,457.12 which did not include any riqht of way costs. Mr. Jensen said that they have done some of the rough grading and they felt that they should get some break on the assessments. The Finance Director said that the only way there could be compensation would be a payment for the right of way. There cannot be an unequal assessment, and no part of an assessment can be forgiven. Mayor Kirkham � said that in this way they would get a check for the land, but would be assessed equally. Mr. Jensen said that this would seem reasonable. He felt tlzat the biggest beneficiary would be the gark. There would be two crossings across the tracks so there would be some added expense in maintenance. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to close the Public Hearing on Street Improvement Pro7ect St. 1970-4, Addendum #2. Seconded by Councilman Breider. The City Engineer said that he would bring the resolution ordering the improvement back to the Council as soon as possible, if it is ordered in. Then the bids can be let and hopefully, the work can be done this year. They will try to maintain the street to keep the dust to a minimum. Mr. Nelson saLd that the amount of txaffic goinq to and from the park Ls un- believable. When the wind is from the south the dust rolls into their house and rt is very hard to keep their house clean. He felt that it was ridiculous to open up the park with the road not improved. This is a great nuisance to them, and they would hate to put up wrth this all summer. The City Engineer said that they would try to keep calcium chloride on the street until the improvement is done to keep the dust down. He added that the roadway is about 130 feet away from their house. Mr. Nelson said that some calcium chloride was put down two weeks ago and it did help. He said that he talked to the Director of Public Works and thanked him for trying to control the dust, but he wanted the dust control to continue. Mayor Kirkham explained that there were certain legal steps that must be gone through before the work can actually be done, so it would take � some time, and in the meantime, Publa.c Works would try to keep the dust down. The City Engzneer said that they would try, but pointed out that there are limited funds and he1p, but they�will do the best they can. There are other areas needing help also. THE VOTE IIPON THE MOTION, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried and the heaxing closed at 8:25 P.M. �_ ��- SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF JUNE 8� 1970 INFORMIiL PUBLIC HEARING ON ADDITIONAL STORM SEWER IN HARTMAN CIRCLE: PAGE 4 Mrs. Walter Miskowic, 153 Hartman Circle, said that she had the highest regard for those who serve the City of Fridley and the greatest faith in tihe people who work for the City. She said that she had a petition against the additional storm sewer system signed by 13 property owners. The main reason for not be�,ng in favor was that they Eelt that the water problem which exists would not be taken care of by any additional drainage system. She then read the petition aloud and presented it to the Council. PETITION #8-1970 - AGAINST ANY ADDITIONAL STORM SEWER DRAINAGE AS PROPOSED BY OTHER HOME OWNERS FOR HARTMF�N CIRCLE UNDER STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1970-1. MOTSON by Councilman Breider to receive Petition #8-1970. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. The City Engineer explained that there was a petition received from some of the other property owners that have drainage problems, for some additional stoxm sewer to adequately take care of the problem. The proposal presented by the Engineering Department is a minunal system of using what there is in the street now and not adding any additional storm sewer system. There would be additional catch basins, with a minimal grade on the street. When the plans were drawn, there was not any additional storm sewer included because the cost of the improvement was already high. He felt that it would be better to have the additional system, but it is all a matter of what the people are willing to pay for. Under the plans as drawn the water would run for a longer distance, which would shorten the life of the street. He said that he talked to a gentleman who lives in the area, a few days ago and he expressed the concern of some of the property owners, so it was felt that this should go back to the Council to make a determination o£ �ust what the residents wanted. There has now been a petition received both for and against the additional storm sewer system. Mr. G.D. Giancola, 109 Hartman Circle, said that he had faith in the employees of the City of Fridley, and if they felt that the plans as they were drawn would work, fzne. He said that he did not want to have the street torn up in the £uture to put in the additional system, and if xt was felt that it should go in, it should go in with the street construction. A member of the audience asked what a.s the approximate cost. The City Engineer explained that the additional system would add about 7o onto the cost given at the public hearing. He added that the cost given at the public hearing was $12.17 per foot and wrth the cost of construction going up so rapidly, it w111 probably be about $12.50 per foot. The additional storm sewer system would make the assessment about $13.50 per foot. Councilman Liebl said that he had gone up to this area and there was water running along the curb. He asked the City Engineer if he felt, from an Engineering stand- point that an additional catch basin is not needed to get rid of the water that would accummulate in the spring and fall. He asked if he could guarantee a life span of 10 to 15 years. He added that in an area south of I. 694 the City �ngineer recommended that some additional storm sewer work be done to prolong the life of the street. He asked if this was not a similar srtuation. He asked if there would not be water standing under the original proposal. The City Engineer � � , �i��9 SPECIAL POBLIC HEARING NIEETING OF JUNE 8� 1970 PAGC 5 � said that as indicated the plan was for a minimal system, and anything more would increase the life of the street. The water would not stand, but would be zntercepted before it gets to the south corner. This is a bare minimum, and anything more would be better. It is all. a question o£ how much the people are willing to pay. Mr. George Rusler, 169 Hartman Circle, asked what would be the increase in the life of the street by providing an extra catch basin. He said that he xealized this is a �udgment question. The City Engineer said that if this was a new development to go into an undeveloped area, there would be a more complete storm sewer system put in than there is now. Narmally the water is not carra.ed for a block and a half. It would be better to have the improved system, if the residents are willing to pay for it. Dr. R. Trezona, 177 Hartman Circle, said that he lives at the south intersection and has an underground sprinkler system. Occasionally the water gets onto the road and runs down to the catch basin. He asked if there was going to be an increase in the elevation of the raad• The City Engineex said that in some areas it will be higher and some lower, but the difference will be minimal, and the raisa.ng will not be a substantial amount. Dr. Trezona asked why is the street graded so the water drains down the sides rather than the middle. The City Engineer said that this was to keep the street clean. The dirt would wash alona the concrete curb and gutter. Concrete is used rathes than blacktop because it is stronger, and longer lastzng, and blacktop tends to crack more than concrete A member of the � audience said that if the street was graded to the middle, there would be ice an the middle of the street in the wintertime. Mr. Kaxl Shoemaker, 16Q Hartman Circle, said that he undexstood that when it is graded, water will not stand were it does now. The City Engineer said that this is what is planned. Mr. Shoemaker asked how much of a slope is planned. The City Engineer said .4�. A member of the audience said that the water now s�ands on the westerly north-south section of the street. Councilman Liebl said that he did not feel that the street would last without an adequate dsainage system, and if he lived up there, he would be willing to pay the additional 7o. A member of the audience said that he lived in the northeast corner of Hartman Circle, but faces East River Road and would receive no benefit. He asked where the watex comes from The City Engineer said that the whole area dsains into this low spot. Mr. Leslie Wilke, 129 Hartman Circle, said that he walks on the road at night and it seems like there is water standing 100°s of the time. This is not �ust drainage from after a razn, but there is a sump or something that puts the watex out in the street. He felt that this would ruin �he street. The Crty Engineer said that he was not aware of this. Dr. Trezona asked i£ it was his sprinkler system, and Mr. Wilke said no, it is more like a sump pump. Mrs. Ma.skowic said that everyone who lives on the Ca.rcle knows that there is one basement that gets water in it. These � people maintain a nice home and yard, but no matter how much storm sewer is put in, it will not help the water in thzs basement. If the line was raa.sed, it would take care of it. Mr. Rusler said that this is tsue, there is a sump that pumps a basement, but this does not explain the puddles that stand when the pump is not running. He has seen children playing in the puddles with boots on and the water is about 3" deep. There is a continuous strip of water that 7ust stands. This ���k SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING ME�TING OF JUNE 8� 1970 PAGE 6 would be improved by grading, and it was his contention that the rather small � additional cost of the additional storm sewer system would be money well spent, compared to the extended life of the street. Councilman Liebl advised the people that the life o£ the street would be greatly increased, and they should look ahead and not throw their money away. Dr. Trezona pointed out that 13 years ago the street was put in and it is still holding water. Fie did not feel that the new street would wash away, if the old one did not. Mr. D.K. Scharmack, 150 Hartman Circle, asked if there would be chuck holes with the grade that small. The City Engineer said that the grade would be 4" in lOD' and anything more would cost more, but there would be less chance of their havinq chuck holes, with the additzonal storm sewer. Mr. Gilbert Rivard, 145 Hartman Circle, said that if a catch basin was put in in the corner, the water would sf.ill be runninq about 2/3 of the block. The City Engineer said that a better slope to the street could be attained. Mr. Rusler asked if it would be reasonable to guess that the improved drainage system would lengthen the life of the street by one year. The City Engineer said that this is talking }n probabilxties, and it would depend on the amount of traffic, but he would think that it would Zast more than one year lonqer. Mrs. Arlene G7erve, 180 Hartrnan Circle, said that when Sue Miskowic called and talked to the City Engineering staff, she got the unpression that the drainage � would be taken care of. The City Engineer saa.d that they could take care of the water, but the unproved system would be better. He compared it to driving a Volkswagon or a Cadillac. Both wi11 take you where you are qoing, but one has more advantages, but it costs more. He said that there would not be chuck holes and the water would drain because of the concrete curbing. Mr. Edward Scholzen, 117 Hartman Circle, commented that he wanted to put in a driveway, but he would wait until the grade of the road is set. Mr. Wayne Sampson, 110 Hartman Circle, asked if the life of the street would be increased by the 7a. The City Engineer said that he thought that this would be a fair assumption. Dr. Trezona said that he assumed that with the xncrease in the system, everything else would stay the same. The City Engineer said yes, the slope would be increased, but the mat, concrete curb and gutter etc. would be the same. A member of the audience said that the slope proposed is 4" in lOD', so what is the increased slope to be. The Cxty Engineer said that it would be 5" to 6" per 100', but the watez would be intercepted earlier by the additional storm sewer. The resident asked if it was not true that the faster the water runs, the more it would erode. The City Engineer said that the di£ference in velocity would be very small. Mr. Harol Belgum, 191 Hartman Circle, said that he was speaking for four families, and they would prefer the water to be intercepted and sent into the Mississippi � River rather than down in front of their houses, as the water carries oil and refuse. Mr. Russell Frazier, 181 Hartman Circle asked what was the possibility of the water draining into the yards. The City Engineer said none, because of the curbing. A resident asked what was the normal grade. The City Engineer said that it varies from .4ro to about 60. ��� SPECIAL PUSLIC HEARING MEETING OF JUNE 8� 1970 PAGE 7 � Mayor Kirkham asked for a show of hands, one from each household. First the proposal as originally planned by the Engineering Department showed 13 people in favor. The proposal for the increased drainage system showed 8 in favor. Council- man Liebl said that he did not believe that all the people were here, and that it was his duty to speak for those not here. He advised them to look ahead. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to close the informal public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Councilman Breider said that there has been talk of preserving the street. It seemed that most of the problem was with a small portion on the west side. The City Engineer said that the only change would be in the southwest corner, approxi- mately 600 feet of the roadway. Councilman Breider asked if the pipe were to be put in from Hartman Circle to the Mississippi River, does the City have an easement. The City Engineer said that Nlr. Rusler will give the easement without any condenmation or cost. Mr. Fxed McCarxon, 121 Hartman Circle, asked how wide the stxeet was goinq to be. The City Engineer said 36' from the back of curb to back of curb. Mr. McCarron then asked when it would be put in. The City Engineer said that the heavy equip- ment operators have been on strike. Hopefully it should be done by September. This street is under contract now. It will not be torn up unless it can be com- pleted. Councilman Liebl asked if there was sod or black dirt provided. The City Engineer said that there was some black dirt in the contract, and there may � be some steep slopes that need sod. Councilman Liebl then asked about the drive- ways. The City Engineer explained that anything taken out will be put back in at no cost. If a concrete driveway is extended to meet the existing driveway onto the private property, this will be an additional cost to the property owner. A membex of the audlence asked the policy of assessing a corner lot and the Mayor explained the procedure used. He then asked about an outside lot with very little front footaqe and the Finance Director explained that the footaqe at the building setback is used. Mayor'Kirkham informed the audience that the Council wi11 make a determination at the next Council Meeting. THE VOTE UPON THE MOT,�ON to close the hearing, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declaxed the motion carxied and the heasing closed at 9:20 P.M. MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the communication £rom Matthew A. S�.binski, 125 Hartman Circle. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RECESS: Mayor Ka.xkham declared a recess from 9:20 to 9:35 P.M. COUNCILMAN SHERIDAN RESOINED THE CDUNCIL MEETING AT 9:35 P.M. � DISCUSSION REGARDING PLUMSER'S STRIKE AFFECTSNG PROJECT #95-B= The City Attorney commented that hopefully, the strike should be over by the middle of the week. Mr. Comstock, of Comstock and Davis, Inc., Consulting Engzneers, said that the possible way to get water if the strike continues using the existing contract would be to install the footings, install the pumps, then install a con- nection which would involve connection of two 3" fire hoses and running them to �1)� SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OE JUNE 8, I.970 PAGE 8 the closest hydrant. The only cost would be two adaptors. In any event it would � take most of the week to get the footings installed and into the mYddle of next week to get electrical service. This would be some additional work for the Water Department. She State Health Department is will.xng to agree to this temporary arrangement. Mayor Kirkham said that he was pleased that they could come up with some soluta.on If the strike ends, there would be nothing lost. It was agreed by the Council to proceed as the Consulting Engineer outlined. DISCUSSION REGARDING ESTIMATE - L].M. NOYES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: (PROJECT #93) The City Engineer handed out a report of the work done since last week by D.M. Noyes Construction Company on 5ewex and Water Tmprovement Pro�ect #93. He then handed out Esta.mate #9, and recommended payment of $2,878.20. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to authorize payment of Estimate #9 to D.M. Noyes Construction Company, and the bonding company, in the amount of $2,878.2D. 5econded by Councilman LiebS. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. DISCUSSION REGARDING BROTHEN, INC.� 7501 COMMERCE LANE, N.E.; OUTSIDE DEVELOPMENT: The City Engineer explained that they have done some work on the outside land- scaping that does not conform to what was submitted on the plans and approved. '� They have put in crushed rock in the front, rather than the sod and bushes. The choice now is either to concur with the change, or take some action to make them comply with what was submitted on the plans. Mayor Kirkham asked if they were occupying the building now. The City Engineer said yes, since last winter. The Czty Engineer said that the change is basically in the front. Ae then showed the plans at the Council table. He said that he did not like rock in large areas as it washes down into the street. He felt that they should conform to the plans as submitted. They should have at least asked for the change before doing the work. Councilman Sheridan said that in his opinion, he felt that theyshould conform to what was approved on the plans. He said that he was in that area last week, Mayor Kirkham commented that the rocks did not work out for Holiday, they are hard to contain and the weeds come up through the rocks. He agreed that they should comply with the plans. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the communication from BYOthen Inc „ dated May 27, 1970, and instruct the Admznistrata.on to inform Brothen Ine. that they are to conform to the plans as originally submitted to the City. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CONSIDERATION OP POLSCE UNION NEGOSIATIONS AGREEMENT FOR 1970 AND RECEIVSNG COMMUNICATION FROM MR. PRIFREL� LOCAL #149� I.B.T.: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the communication from Mr. Joseph Prifrel , dated Sune 4, 1970. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kzrkham declared the motion carried. Mayor Kirkham said that he felt that it would be in order to approve the agreement, although it was not actually what was hoped for in the beginning. He felt that � :r * � � ** I t� c`� SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETILdG OF JUNE 8, 1970 PAGE 9 the City Manager did a good 7ob of negotiating and that the agreement was fair. Councilman Sheridan wondered what will happen with the Police Pension Association in segazd to the escalatox clause. The Finance Director said that they have agreed to take a vote, this is not tied into the union agreement. He said that he could not yuarantee a£avorable vote. Counci]man Breider asked what was the purpose of the committee of three. The Finance Director said that the three man committee was to be one from the Pola.ce Department, one from the Council, and one appointed by both sides, to try to resolve the police pension problems. Then �.hey were to come back with a recommendation for a change in the Statutes to the Council. Nothing has taken place so far. Councilman Sheridan pointed out that if the Pension Association does not get a favorable vote on the escalator clause, there is a Legislative session starting in January. Mayor Kirkham sa�d that he was confident that they understand that the Council is limited in what they can do. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to authorize the Administration and the Mayor to complete the contract with the Police Unzon. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Councilman Breider questioned Point #15 concerning education. The Pinance Director explained that this means that the courses must be related to police work. Councilman Breider asked a.f the Administration would keep a list of courses avail- able to the policemen. The Finance Direetor said that therc is not a specific list of courses now, although there may be a year from now. Councilman Breider felt that there should be some sort of continuous in-service training program. They should be kept up to date as the laws change. This should be the respon- sibility of the City and the listing would probably fa1.1 under the guidance of the Police Chie£. This could also pertain to the Fire Department. The Finance Director said that this was a good point, and goes a step farther than was covered by the union negotiations. Councilman Bxeidez said that tha.s would not be a great expense, would it? The Finance Director said that it would be a matter of someone taking the tune to do it. The City Attorney said that there is a member of their staf£ that gives talks of this type and has taught courses. The law changes very rapidly. He would be glad to coopera�e and check into their charges. Councilman Leibl said that he was under the impression the Prosecuting Attorney met with the PoLice Department once a month. The City Attorney said that they do, but they could work out a xegulax course. Councilman Breider said that there should be some system of mandatory traina.ng for the whole department. Councilman Sheridan said that the Police Commission may be thinking along these lines. Perhaps they conld come up with an outline the Police Department could work with. He said that he aqreed that the Police force should be kept up to date. The City Attorney said tha�. he would propose a model program and give some cost estimates. THE VCYPE UPON THE MOTION, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CONSID�RATION OF LETTER OF INTENT A5 REQUIRED UNDER MINNESOTA FLOOD MANAGEMENT ACT: The Crty Enqineer explained that the 1969 Legislature passed a law which requires each municipality to provide information to the Commissioner of Conservation by June 30th setting up flood plain areas. The State would be restricting construction in certain areas affected by the flooding. The City did build a temporary dike, Completion of Motion amended .7une 15, 1970. Add: "Delete Provision 20, providing for the check-off of union dues." �L � � SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARIIDG MEETING OF JUNE 8, 1970 PAGE 10 but there is a question wltether or not they would consider�this sufficient, since � it is in reality an elevated roadway. In the area behind the dike there are about 20 buildable sltes left apen. This law would affect this area. The City is putting in road improvements in this area and if the p�ople are not allowed to build normal construction houses, they will be unhappy. After this letter of intent is submitted, studies would follow. Councilman Breider said that the City has no choice, do they? The City Engineer said no. Councilman Breider asked if this has been discussed with the Parks and Recreation Department, and the City Engineer said that they would like to get more land in this area for parks. MOTIUN by Councilman Sheridan to instruct the Administration to complete the letter of intent and submit it before June 30th. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION #111-197D - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PAYMENTS TO MINNEAPOLIS FOR US� OF MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL SANITARY DISTRICT SEWERAGE WORKS: The City Engineer explained that the District is taking over the Minneapolis - St. Paul system on August lst and due to their financial system, they would like Frzdley to contznue to pay Minneapolis until the end of 1970. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Resolution #111-1970. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion � carried. COMMUNICATION: � A, MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: INSTALLATION OF LEFT-TURN ARROWS AT 615T AND UNIVER5ITY AVENUE MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the communication fxom the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways dated May 28, I970, and instruct the Administration to convey the Council's thank you. Seconded by Councilman Breider for discussion. Councilman Breider commented that according to the last sentence, it would be hard to say when this is going to be done. He felt that this was a very nebulous statement, that the signal would be done when there is money available. The City Engineer said that he would be meeting with the S3ighway Department the next day, and would convey the Council's interest in getting this signal installed as soon as possible. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Kxrkham declared the motion carried. Mayor Kirkham brought up another matter needing attention by the Highway Department and asked the Crty Engineer to pass rt along. He said that there was a pile of salt along the Misszssippi River which would wash down with every rain and pollute the river. He felt that this salt should be moved. LICENSES. Food Establishment Moore Lake Beach Concession Stand Fridley, Minnesota By: Parks and Recreation Department �I � � � SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF JUNE 8, 1970 PAGE 11 MOTION by Councilman Liebl to approve the food establishment license for Moore Lake Beach Concession Stand and waive the fee. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Eireworks Display �100 Twin DriVe-In Hwy. 694 & Hwy. 65 Fridley, Minnesota By: Gerry Herringer Approved By: F1re Inspector �r'3 MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to approve the permit for fireworks display for the #100 Twin Drive-In for the 4th of July. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vo�e, all votinq aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLOTION #112-1970 - RESOLUTION RELEASING CERTAIN TAX FOAFEIT LOTS AND HOLDING CERTAIN TAX FORFEIT LOTS FOR PARE: PURPOSES: MOTZON by Councilman Sheridan to adop�. Resolution #112-1970. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a vozce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. NSP TRANSMISSION REPORT: MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the NSP transmis5ion report dated June 5, 1970. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kizkham declared the motion casxied. ADJOURNMENT : There being no furthex business, Mayor Kixkham declared the Special Public Aearing and Workshop Meetinq of June 8, 1970 ad�ourned at 1�all P.M. Respectfully submitted, ''�'d`��.��t� `�%� .��c.,, Juel Mercer Secretary to the City Council /,' � K� \ �/' "� L���G-iv� �' .7ack O. Kirkha� � � Mayor