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02/01/1971 - 00018317{ 3�}a 5 Y � li THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 1971 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Kirkham lead the Council and the audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. INVOCATION: A Representative o£ the Ministerial Association offered the Invocata.on. Mayor Kirkham called the Regular Council Meeting of Februaxy l, 1971 to order at 7:50 P.M. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Brea.der, Kelshaw, Kirkhattt, Liebl, Harris MEMBERS ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OP THE 3.2EGULAR COT7NCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18. 1971: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of Sanuary 18, 1971 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion caxried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mayor Kirkham said that the following .�tems,were to be added to the Agenda. 24A. Notice of Sale and Call for Bids for Liquox Lounges. 25A. Resolution Concerning Amendment to Police and Fire Relie£ Association Guidelines for 1969. 258. Consideration of Resolution Regarding Negotiations with Liquor 5tore Employees. MOTION by Councilman IIarris to adopt the Agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. VISITORS: Mr. Douglas Osieczanek, 101 Crown Road Mr. Douglas Osieczanek, 1D1 Crown Road N.E , said that he had a complaint on the snowplowing. He has planted three evergreen trees that have been destroyed by the snowplows. He said that he had submitted a letter, which Mayor Kirkham read aloud. Mr. Osieczanek said that it was not his problem if there was not adequate snow storage, and that these trees were planted on his property and did not like to have them destroyed. The Crty Engineer said that he would xeview the problem and try to offer a solution. Mayor Kirkham said that his claim for the destroyed trees would be turned in to the insurance company. Mr. Osieczanek said that he would like to see the snow plowed to the other side of the road. � ' � I� e ' P`I ! s. ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 1971 PAGE 2 � MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the letter from Mr. Douglas Osieczanek dated January 18, 1971 and turn over to the Administration. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERASION OF APPROVAL OF AGREENIENT BETWEEN ACRES, INC., VSEWCON, INC , AND THE CITY OF FRIDLEY IN RELATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNSBRUCK NORTH AREA: �E7 ORDINANCE �473 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA BY MAKING A CFIANGE IN ZONING DISTRICTS: REQUEST BY VIEWCON, INC.: The City Engineer said that this agreement was drawn up by the City Attorney and he had executed copies for the Council that have been signed by the petitioner and the property owners. It covers basically what was discussed earlier. Councilman Harris said that there were some deeds that were to be given to the City of Fridley, and asked if they have been handed over. The City Attorney said that he has the deed wnich conveys the easement for the road to Silver Lake Road. The agreement indicates that the land for the park will be deeded in 2 years from the date of approval of the agreement. He understood that the pro- perty owners want to use this property to get rid of some of their surplus fill. The axea needs fill anyhow. There will also be storage of water in this � area. The road will be dedicated to the City when the plat is filed. Councilman Harris asked if the agreement suffices in regard to a completion bond The City Attorney said that a bond will be filed at the time the pexmits are obtained fox the multiple dwellings. There will be a bond for the completion of the road and also for the five year maintenance of the road. Councilman Harris asked if the agreement covers the requirements regarding the completion o£ the sewer lines. She City Attorney said that this was contained in the agreement. They are to pay '� of the cost of the additional work up to $160,000 with a cost index accelerator if the work is delayed Councilman Harris pointed out that thiS agreement was drawn up by the City Attorney. Normally this is done by tha petitioner. In this case he felt that the City Attorney should submit the bill to the City and the City in turn should submit it to Viewcon for paymen�, as it is their responsibility. The City Attorney said that he noticed on the tiLle binder that Arvid Carlson is a fee owner. Mr. Farr, Viewcon, Inc., said that Rodney Billman now has a warranty deed that has not been filed. Councilman Liebl said that he assumed tihat Viewcon agrees to all the stipulations as they signed the agreement. He wondered if the "Welcome to Fridley" sign would be on both sides or on one side. Councilman Harris said it would be on one side as with the othex signs of this type. ' MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Ordinance #473 on second reading, waive the reading and order publication. He also moved to accept the agreement and authorized Mayor Kirkham to sign �lze agreement. It is also to be understood that the bill for drawing up the agreement is to be Viewcon's responsibility. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a roll call vote, Harris, Breider, Kelshaw, Kirkham and Liebl voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. �, , , �, , � �� s REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY l� 1971 PAGE 3 DISCUSSION REGARDSNG REVISIONS TO SAFETY AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS OF EAST RIVER � ROAD AND OTHER ROADS IN THE AREA - PROJECT ST. 1971-3: The City Engineer said that on Pages 3 and 4 of the Council Agenda are the items he has been able to negotiate with the County Engineer and the County Road and Bridge Subcommittee. He then showed the area on the screen and explained each item. The total cost of the pro�ect is estimates at $939,161. Since that tune the application has been made to the Federal Government and approved for T.O.P.I.C.S. monies and with the increased cost participation by the County, the total cost to the City would be about $100,000, or 10% of the overall cost. He felt that this plan was a considerable improvement over the original proposal. Fridley would be participata.ng in the cost of traffic signals, drainage and lighting. The rest is proposed to be borne by County and Federal funds. Councilman Harris asked if #1, the road connecting Rivers Edge Way to 62nd Way was considered at the last hearing. The City Engineer said no, it was removed before the Public Hearing. There are no sidewalks proposed for East River Road as the traffic volume is very heavy. The pedestrian traffic is to be on the back roads going to the school. The proposal is to get access from Rivers Edge Way to the school by installing sidewalks to provide for the pedestrian traffic. Councilman Harris said that part of the original proposal was the improvement oP the roads east o£ East River Road. The City Engineer said that they were pre- sented to give the people a chance to have their improvements made when the equipment is in the area and the costs would be less. The people felt that there should be a rezoning study started in Fridley Park. Councilman Harris asked if, ' by the County paying for installing the pavement for Ashton Avenue, there would be any problems. Would the road be placed as close as possible to the railroad tracks� The City Engineer said that there would be long narrow lots between Ashton Avenue and the railroad tracks. The land east of Ashton is all railroad property. Councilman Harris said that it would be planned for industrial use, and would be a nine ton road. Councilman Kelshaw asked what was the purpose of upgrading Ashton now. The City Engineer explained that by pu'tting in the median in East River Road the people would be cut off from making left turns onto East River Road except at signals. They now have a paved access to East River Road and he was able to convince the County that if a paved access is taken away, there should be one to replace it. The people would have to go down Ashton Avenue to get to the signal to turn left. Councilman Kelshaw asked if this would be considered safer for the school children. The City Engineer said yes, as sidewalks along East River Road which carries a large volume of traffic would be more dangerous. This road could be used by the school children. The volume of traffic would be low. There are no sidewalks proposed for Ashton. Councilman Harris asked if the County has agreed to build Ashton in lieu of putting in a service road 7ust east of East River Road. The City Engineer said that there were three Commissioners present at the Road and Bridge Committee meeting, and they agreed to put in the paved roadway alonq Ashton, although they did not discuss a service road as such. Nlr. George Danielson, 6305 East River Road, said that 90% of the people are ' opposed to the improvement of East Rtver Road. He suggested that the Council- men read an article in the Readers Digest to see �ust what they are doing. He said that he was sure that rather than trade in Fridley, he would go to �* �� �� _ � REGIILAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 1971 PAGE 4 � Brookdale because of the contortion he would have to go throu�to get anywhere. He said that Council should take into consideration that some people have only one way of getta.ng out of their driveways onto East Ittver Road. He felt that this was creating a hazard. Councilman Harris said that he assumed that this item is on the Agenda for Council information only and that no decision would be made tonight. There will be no action until this can be reviewed by the Council and presented to the public. Councilman Liebl said that he must congratulate the Ca.ty Engineer for getting more County participation in the signals, lights, and drainage. He thanked the City Engineer for getting the appropriation for the intersections. He thought that it miqht be necessary to rezone the area aronnd Ashton. The people seem to be very opposed to the center median. They wanted the inter- sections done and the semaphores put in. The cost to Fridley has been reduced from $250,000 to $100,000, so the City Engineer did his job well. The City Engineer pointed out that the people were told at the last Council Meeting that this would again be discussed on February 8th and were asked to tell their neiqhbors. If the Council wishes, he will present this plan to the public, giving the changes made. Councilman Breider asked if there will be some dollar figure set to tell the people regarding assessments. The City Engineer said yes, they could ge given an answer. This is the only area not assessed � for drainage. He felt that this is an item that the Council will want to consider. They should be brought up to a par with the other portions of the City. Counci]man Harris said that if the rezoning does change near Ashton, he wanted the road to be of the highest standards. The development would be between Ashton and East River Road. Councilman Liebl said that the people wanted the rezoninq considered by the Council. He questioned if this road may not be a waste of time and money. When developed, it may be in the wrong place or something. Councilman Harris felt that a completed and paid for roadway would be an inticement to industry rather than a detriment. The road could go in no other place. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the information supplied by the City Engineer. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayoz Kirkham said that this item will be on the Agenda next Monday night. RECEIVING SUMMARY OF THE SURVEY IN AEGARD TO GARDENA AVENUE SIDEWALK PREPARED BY A SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE GARDENA ELEMENTARY PTA AND THEIR REQUEST FOR FURTHER CONSTDERATION OF SIDEWALKS ON GARDENA AVENUE Councilman Kelshaw said that he had copies of the suTnmary of the results of the questionnaire that was sent out to the parents of Gardena school children, � and passed them out to the Council. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the summary presented by the Safety Committee of the Gardena Elementary PTA in regard to sidewalks. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. _•>�j'}1' � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY l, 1971 PAGE 5 Councilman Kelshaw said that the majority of the people filling out the ' questionnaire wanted the sidewalks, but the people 3iving on Gardena Avenue are opposed to any sidewalks. Councilman Liebl said that this survey was taken by the Safety Subcommittee of the PTA. The questionnaire was sent home with the school children. Last year this Council in more than one hearing discussed the pros and cons of sidewalks on Gardena Avenue. After long and serious thought the Council hy a 3-2 vote deleted the sidewalks. The reason they did not want the sidewalks was because of money and the people objected to any improvement. After much arguing, they were willing to go along with curb and gutter and the street improvement wa.th a lot of people opposed to even this, because they would be assessed. On Gardena Avenue, State Aid funds would be used. He said that he has looked over Ga.rdena Avenue and could not see from a practical standpoint how sidewalks could be put in because of the grades and the lack of right of way. He pointed out that people were assessed for sidewalks on Ma.ssissippi Street and under this proposal other funds would be used and it would not be assessed. He said that Councilman Kelshaw and himself drove around the Junior High and they da.d not see any sidewalks maintained. The;r were blocked wth snow If sidewalks are to be put �n there should be facilities to maintain them. On Mississippi Street the sidewalks are not maintained properly. He said that he still stood on the position that until they could come up with a better program, he would be against putting sidewalks in residential areas. Councilman Harris said that at the request of some o£ the peaple in the area he � looked at Gardena Avenue. He thought that there would be a sidewalk with steps going up the hill which would be impossible to maintain. In Bloomington there is no boulevaxd section and the snow is pulled off the sidewalks with the snowplow and hauled away. In Fridley the boulevards get filled with snow with sand and salt in the snow and it is impossible to nlaintain and they are overwhelmed with weeds. Councilman Kelshaw said that he had talked with people and the majority se�ned interested in the sidewalks for the safety of the children. It is true that many people came to Fridley because they were told that there would be no sidewalks, but the City has qrown and so has the number of young people. These residents are now concerned about the safety of their children. It will become a speed way when the young people get out of Grace High School. The people are interested in getting these children out of the gutter line. He said that he did not believe that boulevards plus a sidewalk could be put in, it would place the sidewalk too close to the houses and the foot traffic would be �ust outside the house. There is a 5' easement which belongs to the City and he said he made the recommendation to the City Engineer that possibly the sidewalks could be included with the curbing, 7ust a concrete apron above the street level so the children are not in the street area. As to the question of snow, there could be an attachment made to the blade and the blade elevated so that it would take care of the sidewalk at the same time_ He pointed out that the people would not be assessed for the sidewalks; they would not pay one penny. With this plan they would not be on their property either. This could possibly save the life of a child. Iie urged that serious thought be � given, and he thought that this plan would help. ; i !�n �i � ` r REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF EESRUARY l, 1971 PAGE 6 � A member of the audience said that they pay County, State and Federal taxes, so how can it be said that they would not pay for the sidewalks. The City Engineer said that the money comes from the gasoline tax, and is not a direct tazc. The visitor said that the snow cannot be taken care of now, so what assurance do they have that it would be taken care of on Gardena Avenue. Councilman Kelshaw said that he grew up in a city on the east coast and the City had an Ordinance that the home owners had to keep the snow off the side- walks. He asked how many of the audience would be opposed to keeping the sidewalks clean. The audience responded loudly that they were opposed to the sidewalks. Mr. Charles Ross said that he was asked to be the resident's spokesman. He said that he had four children attending Gardena Elementary School. The question has been raised whether they want to reopen the hearing for sidewalks on Gardena Avenue. This has all been hashed over before in a long drawn out session and at that time the Council made their decision. He said that it was not correct that this summary was prepared by the PTA, it is a questionnaire by three individuals making up a subcommittee. He felt that they have gone beyond their scope. Mr. Ross said that Councilman Kelshaw made mention of the safety of the children. No one is more concerned about their safety than the parents. There has been no discussion by the PTA of this at their meetings. This was gathered by three individuals. He pointed out that contained in the summary there is a discrepancy of figures. The Gardena Elementary Safety Com- mittee have proposed sidewalks on the north side of Gardena Avenue, yet on the , map that went out, there were sidewalks on both the north and south sides. He said that he had a petition to present in opposition to reopening the hearings for sidewalks on Gardena Avenue. The petition has been signed by every resident on Gardena Avenue. He said that he did not believe the Council could disregard this petition. This information should be taken back to the PTA and if the parents of the children are given an opportunity to evaluate the results, they may come up with an answer. He felt that the results should go back to the PTA. Gardena Avenue is a speedway, but the City does have a Police Department with radar and the people can only get so many tickets and they will slow down. Mayor Kirkham ob7ected to Mr. Ross askxng that the hearing not be reopened. He said that they have an obligation to listen to everyone, and the other side will be listened to the same as the Council listened to Mr. Ross. Just because a decision has been made does not mean that that decision could not possibly be reversed. There may have to be another hearing, that is what the Council is here for. Mr. Ross said that-he ob7ected to the indication that this summary was representative of the PTA. He said that he had very strong feelings about this. He said that he wanted to say thank you for allowing h1m to speak Councilman Harris said that this has again been brought tn the Counil's attention. There are problems with sidewalks on Gardena both from an aesthetic and engineering standpoint. He said he would suggest that the Council should re-evaluate again all the problems existing, then hold in abeyance until there � can be a policy resolved. He felt that the Council was right in the action they took. Unless the same criteria is used in other areas there could be some unfairness. The sidewalks were deleted from West Moore Lake Drive, yet if the people were questioned that live on Able or Baker Streets, he was sure that they would have voted for the sidewalks as they would not be on their property ���� , ; y ., REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY l, 1971 PAGE 7 and they would not be directly involved. The Council made a decision on West Moore Lake Drive to delete the sidewalks based on the ob�ections of the people living on the street. In this summary the people voting for the sidewalks do not live on the street, so it is not their particular proble�n. The Council cannot delete sidewalks on one project and have a heara.ng based on people's wanting sidewalks that do not live on the street. This Council should hold in abeyance until they can come up with a policy. The people on Gardena Avenue are against the sidewalks so a hearing would be a waste of time. He suggested that the Engineering Department develop the criteria before coming back to hold another Public Hearing. It would behoove the Adminxstration to check with other communities to see what they have done. A member of the audience said that there would be a large replacement factor. The sidewalks would break up and have to be repaired at their expense. Councilman Harris said that the Engineering Department would take this into consideration as far as the street improvement goes. The Council must be responsive to the citizens. He felt that they should go back to the PTA and if they have a formal proposal this Council should listen to them. PETITION NO. 9-1971 - OPPOSED TO THE OPENING BY THE C2TY COUNCIL OF HEARINGS PERTAINING TO HAVING SIDEWALKS AND BOULEVARDS INSTALLED ON GARDENA AVENUE: MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive Petition No. 9-1971. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Harris that the Council not hold a Public Hearing on February 8, 1971, as it would serve no useful purpose. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Councilman Breider said that he did not fully understand the problems. On Osborne Road the sidewalks were not scheduled until 1974, but they went in last year with no trouble. The hearing was held and the sidewalks were put in. Now with Gardena and West Moore Lake ➢rive, it has been a battle ground. He said that he agreed with Mr. Ross that the subcommittee should submit their suxvey to the PTA and the Council should not hold a Public Hearing until they come back with a recommendation. His feeling at this time is to not place the item on the AgendA for further hearings. Mr. Lawrence Olson, 1048 Hackmann Avenue N.E., said that there has been a lot said about the Safety Committ� of the PTA. A poll was taken and it indicated that some were for and some were against and some offered no comment. There are a number of people not living on Gardena Avenue that use that street. The safety aspects must be brought out. Everyone should be given a chance to see the little children walking on Gardena when school opens in the mornzng and closes at night. This is an unsafe situata.on. He said that he was not con- cerned with the mechanics, all they wanted to do was to bring the question to the people. He did not know how far it should extend or on what side of the street it should be, this should be left up to the City. A visitor to the MeeEynq said that he lives on Gardena Avenue and has eight children, four of which attend Gardena Elementary. He counted the number of ' ' � a f �� �i _ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF EEBRUARY 1� 1971 PAGE 8 ' children coming east from the school, and there were practically none. There is a walkway from the school 150' north of the street. When it is said that the people on Gardena favor sidewalks, this comment is dead wrong! The petition is unanimously opposed to sidewalks. The City Attorney said that he lives in the area and has three children attending Gardena Elementary School. In the area down the hill from Tennison there are not too many children walking. East of the school, the gentleman who spoke is correct. There is no need for sidewalks on both sides of the street. The answer may be sidewalks on one side of the street for a short stretch. I3e suggested that perhaps the Engineering Department should work with the PTA to come up with a solution, there is some hazard now. A visitor to the Meeting said that east and north of the school there is no problem. He said that he lives east of the school and there are no children walking in the street. From Tennison west to Central there are five or six. From Tennison east to the school, from observance, he did not see any volume o£ children walking in the street. He would much rather see that money spent on play ground equipmen� than on sidewalks that are not needed. The Ca.ty Engineer said �hat the City does have a five year sidewalk program and have already installed over six miles of sidewalks. The sidewalks on Osborne Road were scheduled for 1974, but were installed earlier. The ob�ect is to try to avoid fatalities. The hearing was held but the proposal was turned down. ' The School Soard feels that sidewalks are needed on the north side. He said that he would be willing to work with anyone for the sidewalk proposals, for or against. THE VOTE upon the motion by Councilman Harris was a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RECESS: Mayor Kirkham declared a recess at 9:25 P.M. CONSIDERATION OF EXPIRATION OF GEORGE BALTHAZOR OCCUPANCY P.GRMIT: The Acting City Manager .reported that the Building Inspection Department had made four inspections and found no one at home. There was evidence that the lower level is not now occupied. The Chief Building Inspector talked to their daughter who said that the Balthazors are now in Florida and have complied with the ag.reement. He said that whether or not they would return to that residence in the spring he did nat know. MOTION by Councilman Harris to tag the pxoperty so that only two families can xeside there, and send a xegistexed lettet to the Balthazors saying that the agreement has now terminated and the City assumes that they have complied with the agreement. According to the agreement, from Decemher 31, 1970, the double bungalow addressed as 1374 Highway #100 is to be used as a two family residence. , The motion was seoonded and upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. �� 3. � ; ". ,� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 1971 PAGE 9 RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PA13KS AND S2ECREATION COMMISSTON MEETING OF ' DECEMBER 28� 1970: Councilman Breider said that under the item "Sale of Park Property" lt lists Flanexy Park. He asked what was meant by this. The Acting City Manager said that he was not famila.ar with this and would ge� additional information. Councilman Breider said that there was some shuffling of the 1971 budget to get some funds to make up the overtime, and he would need mare �ustification before he could approve the transfer of funds. He thought that authorizing another man for the Parks Department would take care of rt. The Acting City Manager said that he would bring back more information on the reasons for the transfex. Councilman Breider said that he assumed that they were talking aUout an 8:00 A M, to 5:00 P.M. work shift and everything else would be overt.une. He questioned why not work two shifts. Councilman Harris commented that the rinks cannot be flooded until after 9:00 anyhow. Councilman La.ebl said that if the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended this change, they must have had good reason. Councilman Breider said that he did not at this time see a �ustifiable reason. Councilman Liebl said that he thought that the object was to get the children off the streets and into a program. Councilman Harris said that it appears that apparatus for some of the parks has been cut out. Councilman Breider felt that there should not be such a large amount of over- time. The Acting City Manager said that he would have more information at the next Regular Council Meeting. MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the Minutes of the Parks and F.e.creation ' Commission Meeting of December 28, 1970 and request furthex 7ustification for the transfer of funds and clarification in regard to Flanery Park. He further requested that a report be brought back to the Council on the status of moving the fence in the southeast quadrant of L 694 and Una.versity Avenue, and the status of the negotiations with the railroad £or the lease of property in the area south of I. 694. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kizkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS DESIGN CONTROL MEETING OF JANUAF2Y 19, 1971; l. CONSIDERATION OF A REQiiEST TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING FOR A SAVINGS AND LOAN LOCATED ON PART OF LOT 5, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION #153, THE SAME BEING 5203 CENTRAL AVENUE N.E., FRSDLEY, MINNESOTA. (REQUEST BY TWIN CITY FEDERP.I, TO BE REPRESENTED BY BAKER ASSOC., INC. ARCHITECTS� 220 CARGILL BUILDING, MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTAI: The City Engineer said that this request was fox a Twin City Federal Savings and Loan building located in the southwest corner of Skywood Mall Shopping Center. He then showed the location on a map of the area and the plan for the building. He said they were following a colonial concept for the building, and showed the Council an elevation. The Building Standards - Design Control Subcommittee recommended approval sub7ect to three stipulations. He said that 52nd Avenue is carrying more and more traffic and at present there is only one lane qoing east and one going west. He suggested shifting the building 5' north to allow ' for an eventual expansion of two lanes going west. He also suggested that the wcst entrance be shifted further east. lr�e',_ �'�d REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 1971 PAGE 10 ' MOTION by Council.man Harris to appxove the plans sub7ect to the stipulations of the Building Board and the City Engineer. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimous ly . Mr. Edward Baker of Baker Associates, Inc., Architects, showed the Council a picture of what the building would look like. He said that there would be a large community room in the lower level. He added that the recommendation to shift the building to the north was well made. 2. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT ADDITIONAL GARAGES FOR AN APARTMENT COMPI,EX IN LIEU OF PARICING LOCATED ON LOTS l, 2, 3, 4, 5� AND 6, BLOCK 2, PEARSON'S 1ST AIJDSTTON AND PARCEL 8400, Sz OF SECTION 3, T-30, R-24, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA. THE SAME BEING 7805. 7825. 7845. 7855. 7875 AND 7895 EAST RIVER ROAD� FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA. (REQUEST BY 2408 CENTRAL AVENUE, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA): The City Engineer said that this request was by Five Sands for 32 garage stalls. Originally the plan was for open parking. The garages would have the back side fronting onto 79th Way. The Building Standards - Design Control Sub- committee recommended approval. Councilman Harris said that he would recommend approval with the agreement that the rent for the unit would be part of the rent for the garage. It should � be all one figure. Theze are complexes in the City with empty garage stalls and not enough places to park. They must rent the garages with the unit to eliminate parking in the street. The City Engineer said that the back of the garages would be about 20' south of the right of way of 79th Way. Councilman Kelshaw asked if they were still proposing to landscape between 79th Way and the back of the garages. The City Engineer said yes, there is no change except where there was open parking, there would be garages. Councilman Liebl said that this would give more privacy to the north residents and would make the overall pro7ect better. The City Engineer agreed that i�. would give more privacy and added that some people would xather look at cars than garages. Mr, Ken Nordling said that he was one of the principals of Five Sands. With the entire plan for 295 units they had garages on only the first and third complex. He said that there was no agreement. The garages would nozmally go with the two bedroom units, and there was no rental agreement. Councilman Aarris explained to Nlr. Nordling that there has been a problem in the City of renters not renting gaYages and parking in the street. He asked what if he did not rent all the garages. Mr. Nordling said that there would still be adequate parking space. There would be two per unit. The City Engineer said that the requirement is for two bedroom, it is two spaces, £or one bedroom, 1'� spaces. He asked if N]r Nordling would see any problem in settinq up the garage rent. He said that he would want the 32 garage stalls rented. Mr. Nordling said that he could rent them wrth the unit. He did not have a lease ' agreement for the garages. He could forsee no problem, he has people waiting for garages in a complex in Brooklyn Center. He showed the Counca.l a picture of the back side of the garages, and added that he has posted a$16,000 bond for the landscaping. �'�'�7� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY l, 1971 PAGE 11 MOTION by Councilman Liebl to approve the request for a building permit sub7ect to the agreement that the rent o£ the garage must be included in the rent for the unit. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carra.ed unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING CONIMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1971: The City Engineer reported that the first item: A rezoning request by Richland Inc. has been continued by the Planning Commission. LOT SPLIT REQUEST: L.S. #71-01, CHARLES LA BEAUX: To split off the S'� of the E'� of Lot 34, Auditor's Subdivision #92. The City Engineer said that this lot split is for an area just south of Gardena Avenue. The Planning Comma.ssion recommended approval sub�ect to Mr. LaBeaux granting a 30 foot road easement and with the understanding that the south lot cannot be built upon until it is serviced with water, sewer and street. MOTION by Counc�lman Harris to approve Lot Split #71-01, by Charles LaBeaux to split o£f the south half of the east half of Lot 34, Auditor's Subdivision #92 with the stipulation of the dedication of the southerly 30 feet of Lot 34 for street purposes, and that no building permit be granted until the lot can be serviced Uy sewer, water and street. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a Voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. LOT SPLIT REQUEST. L.S.#71-02, THOMAS R. SWANSON: Lots 3, 4, and 5, Block 5, City View Addition. To make two 60 foot lots from three 40 foot lots. The City Engineer explained that this split is to make three 40 foot lots into two. It is located between 57th Avenue and 57th Place, showing the location on the screen. There are builda.ngs on both sides of these lots. He will provide attached garages and the Planning Commission recommended approval. MOTIOtd by Councilman Liebl to approve the Lot Split #71-02 by Thomas Swanson to split Lots 3, 4, and 5, Block S, City View Addition in order to make two 60 foot lots out of three 40 foot lots. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Councilman Harris said that according to the Drdinance, to make a split of lots less than 75' there will have to be an attached garage. The City Engineer said that there was and showed the plans. MOTION AMENDED by Councilman Harris that due to problems in the general area, that the Council review the plans far these lots be£ore the building permit is issued. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the amendment carried. THE VOTE upon the motion, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. NOTE: This item was again discussed at the end of the Meeting. , ' � ' � ' G� °" , , "Ji -� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY l, 1971 PAG� 12 MOTION by Councz]man Liebl to receive the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting o£ January 20, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Harris felt that in cases of residential lots having less than the required footage by Ordinance, that the plans should come to tne Council before the building permit is issued. He said that he has seen cases where the neighbors did not feel that a building is compatible with the neighborhood. MOTION by Councilman Harris to fosmulate the policy that all building permit xequests fox a residential 1ot less than the required footage by Ordinance come to the Council for approval. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a vmce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 1971= A REQUEST FOR VARIANCES OF: SEC'TION 45.113, SB, FRIDLEY CTTY CODE, TO REDUCE THE M2NIMUM FLOOR AREA REQUTREMENT FOR A STRUCTURE IN CR-2 ZONING FROM 2500 SQOARE FEET TO 1364 SQUARE FE�T, AND SECTZON 56 O5, SA, FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO INCRE.�,SE THE MAXIMUM AREA REQUIREFuiENT FOR A FREE STANDING SIGN IN CR-2 ZONING FROM 48 SQUARE FEET TO 180 SQUARE FEET TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN INSURANCE CLAIMS OFPICE AND SIGN TO BE LOCAT�D ON LOT 11, BLOCK 2, COMMERCE PARK ADDITION, THE SAME BEING 740D UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E � FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA, (REQUEST BY THE AMERICAN PAMILY INSURANCE GROUP� 1745 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55104): The City Engineer said that this request for an area variance is for an insurance clauns office along the Univexsity Avenue west service road. Fridley's requirement is 2500 square feet and their plan is for 1364 square feet. He then showed the plan on the easel and said that the building plans will go to the Building Standards - Design Control Subcommittee and be coming back to the Council. The Board of Appeals secommended approval of the area variance. The request for the sign variance has been withdrawn by the company as they want to work on at some moze and will come back. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to concur with the Board of Appeals and grant the request for the variance to American Family Insurance Group. Seconded bp Councilman Breider. Counca.lman Kelshaw said that he would abstain from the vote, as he works for this company. 'PEiE VOTE upon the motion, being a voice vote, Harris, Breider, Ktrkham, and Liebl voting aye, Kelshaw abstaining, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the Minutes of the Soard of Appeals Meeting of January 26, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the mota.on carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION FOR BPPROVAL OF 'E'IRST PHASE OF STREET LIGHTING PROGRAM FOR 1971: The City Engineer said that there is a five year lighting program. There are 30 lights budgetted for 1971 and this first phase includes 16 lights and 10 lights requested by the Parks Department If approved it wi11 be submitted to NSP. �> ;?�'yc:d REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY l, 1971 PAGE 13 MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the first phase of the street lighting , program for 1971 as submitted by the City Engineer. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voiae vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously_ DISCUSSION OF COMPREHENSIVE SANITAI2Y SEWER SYSTEM PLAN FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY A5 REQUIRED BY THE METRO SEWER ACT, CHAPTER 449: The City Engineer explained that as outlined in the letter from the Metro Sewer Board all municipalities must adopt a comprehensive plan for collection, treatment and disposal of sewage as soon as�possible. He said as the Council knows, there are plans of substantial extension of sewer mains, such as for Viewcon. There are other modifications in regard to the sewer system proposed. There is a two fold interest; he would like to get concept approval of how to serve the City wrth sewer and get approval of these chanqes proposed for the area east of Central Avenue. He then explained the modifications with the use of a map on the easel. The proposal for anothex area is in Area #7; it would disconnect from the Minneapolis system and hook onto the Metro line. Area #1 could be taken out of the Minneapolis line and put into the Metro line. By law there must be a comprehensive plan and the City must start work with the Metro Sewer Board to advise them of the total expansion needs. There m'ust be some pro- visions made for some reserve capacity. The City can request Federal assistance for the revamping of the sewer lines. Councilman Liebl asked of P7r. Comstock, Consulting Engineer, based on an overall ' project for the City, what ultimate population growth criteria was used to come up with an adequate supply? Mr. Comstock said that the area now going to the N.S.S.S.D, facila.ty in the Metro service Area #2 is on a design basis. The balance of the system going to Minneapolis has been checked on a utilization basis. He then explained the difference between checking on a design basis or a utilization basis. These figures have been checked out and represent what the system is actually doing at the present time. Councilman Liebl asked if it will be adequate for 1980 - 1990. Mr. Comstock said that the existing facility should be reviewed using a design criteria rather than utilization criteria. This has not been done. If done that way the aervice Area #1 going to the Minneapolis system would be considerably smaller than what is proposed. Councilman Liebl asked if he was correct in assuming that in certain areas, if the density was made bigges, there could be problems. Mr. Comstock said no, the system go�.ng to Minneapolis has been looked at from a utilization basis, the factors consistant with what the City is experiencing now, and if it reaches a saturation point, the system will still be adequate. Councilman Harris asked if in reviewing the plans, there is any question in Mr. Comstock's mind that Fridley has enough capacity within the outlets. Is the pipe a.n itself that goes through Fridley large enough to carry all the capacity for Fridley? Is the interceptor large enough to take care of potential larger development? Mr. Comstock said yes. Councilman Harris saxd that if there is enough capacity, as he suggested removing Area #7 and Area #l, he noticed that there is not given any alternate. Is there an alternate available? Mr. Comstock explained the various service areas and the method of hookup. He ' said he would like to see the districts made flexible to give the City full advantage of full utilization. He would like to work out something with the Metro Sewer Board for extra capacity. Councilman Harris said that as Mr. Comstock is aware, the City is in the process of negotiating with the Metro � s �fz �� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY l, 1971 PAGE 14 � Sewer Board in relation to reserve sewer capacity. He questioned if Fridley was flexible enough to add one asea to another, or is there any reason not to consider adding some improvements going to the line in Minneapolis? There would be additional construction. Mr. Comstock said that the problem with the Minneapolis line is with the resenre capacrty at 42nd Avenue. There would have to be a companion line constructed, or a new interceptor. Councilman Harris said that when the Metropolitan Sewer Board took over there was some discussion on this part�.cular item as far as the City commitment with Minneapolis is concesned under the contract. Capacity has to be made available by the Metro Sewer Board. Fridley's contract is with the Metro Soard. If a system is constructed to carry more than Fridley and if it encompasses more than one community, the Metropolitan Sewer Boaxd would have to say it is of Metro bene£it. Mr. Comstock said that metropolitan benefit would be defined as, such as running a line to Pigs Eye or to St. Croix or something of that nature. There are no lines classified as metxopolitan benefLt. The Ci'ty Engineer said 'that they wanted some direction from the Council so they can negotiate for transPer of areas to the best advantaqe of Fridley. Mr. Comstock said that if Fxidley had a comprehensive plan thexe would be no problem of billing by the Metro 5ewer Board. The Metro Sewer Board came up with a comprehensive plan and each community must also, then they are studied to see how they would dovetail. Ae added that the best thing for Fzidley is to have a plan flexible enough to make full utilization of the existing inter- 1 aeptor and only remove an area when you can see that there are problems coming up. You would then have maacimum usage of the City's exlstzng facilities. Councilman Harris asked if this was basically the same plan as was presented previously. Mr. Comstock said that it is exactly the same concept as was approved in December, 1969. He said they wanted the Counczl to review it to see if this is still the plan they wanted to pursue. The City Enyineer said that they must submit a plan according to law The Metro Sewer Board must approve any ma�or extensions of the lines. Fridley zs now planning some modifa.cation of their lines and this necessitates having a plan ahead of time. Fridley should have a plan with flexible choices. Once this plan is approved by the Council it will be submitted to the Metro Sewer Board to see what the chaxges axe and what choices are available. The City Attorney asked how soon the change would be made between Service Area #1 and Service Area #2• The City Engineer said that they would recommend qoing ahead with plans for Innsbruck North this spring. The City Attorney said that right now the litigation is concerned with the present bill. He thought that the only affect on the litigation would be if the City were going to be charged something for holding the resesve capacity in Area #2. This might affect the computation of what the bill might be. When the change is made the costs might increase because the cost for Area #2 is higher. The City Engineer said that he hoped that the problem of the litigation could � be resolved through negotiation. Fridley should come up with a plan through the Metro Sewer Boasd benePicial to the City. Councilman Harris said that he could see no reason to change what was done a.n December, 1969. This has been discussed both by this Council and at the N.S.S.S.D. level. He said that he could see a potential problem in �he opening up of the negotiations. He asked if all the necessary work has been completed and if the plan was ready to be presented. Mr. Comstock said yes. Councilman Haxris said that he was satisfied that what C `F^ t� � 1 r.� i� � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 1971 PAGE 15 was approved is correct, and he would be willing to move for the reapproval of the sewer comprehensive plan while withholding the right to negotiate the plans further with the Metro Sewer Board. MOTION by Councilman Harris to reapprove the comprehensive sewer plah as was approved in 1969. There is some negotiation coming up and the City ought to negotiate the use charge factor before starting to talk about what would be added to the system, reserve capacrty, ete. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion. carried unanimously. DISCUSSSON REGARDING COMPLAINT ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON LOT 1, BLOCK 2, OAK HILL ADDITION, OWIQED BY ST. TIMOTHY'S CHURCH: A representative from St. Timothy's Church was present and said that this is in regard to church property near Target. Sewer and water were put in in 1957 and the assessments were supposed to have been levied in 1959. The assessment was $485.01 and the interest amounts to $315.25. This house is being placed back onto the tax rolls for Fridley. He said that they are asking the Council to waive the interest charges that have accrued since 1959. He said that they were being assessed for something that was installed in 1957. Councilman Harris said that he had discussed this with the Acting City Manager and the City Attosney. It is the responsibility of the City to notify property owners of an assessment to g�ve them the opportunity to pay the assessment Without interest This assessment should have been placed on the property in 1959 MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the communication from 5t. Timothy's Lutheran Church dated January 22, 1971 and waive the interest rate oP $315.25 and only charge the reqular assessment of $485.01. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF FINAL PLALVS FOR T.H. #47 SLIP-OFF - HYDE PARK AREA The City Engineer said that last year the plans for the slip-of£ for Hyde Park were approved. On Page 41 of the Council Agenda is a layout o£ the area which will be submitted to the State Highway Department unless the Council has some ob�ection. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the plan as submitted by the City Engineer for the slip-off into the Hyde Park area. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion °arried unanimously. WNSID$RATION OF REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF CERTAIN TEMPORA.RY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS ON PROPERTY SOUTH OF RAILROAD ACCESSORIES: The City Engineer said that there was a temporary easement for a storm sewer in 1965 that is no longer needed so it can be released. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve releasing the temporary construction easement on property south of Railroad Accessories. 5econded by Councilman Liebl. Upan a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carriecl unanimously. ' i� L � , 1 � rt} � 1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 1971 DISCUSSION REGARDING BOUNTY ON POCKET GOPHERS: PAGE 16 MOTION by Councilman Hasris that Fridley not enter into any agreement with the County of Anoka £or a bounty on pocket gophers. Seconded by Councilman Liebl Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION REGARDTNG 77TH AVENIIE AND 79TH AVENUE RAILROAD CROSSINGS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS: The City Engineer reported that on Page 52 of the Council Aqenda is a copy of a map showing Eda.na industrial park in the northwest quadrant of I. 494 and Highway #100 as requested by the Council. The problem in this area is that the traffic is oriented toward the freeway. Highway #100 is already too congested. Their plans are to put in a cloverleaf. Fridley's problem is of a different nature Fridley has additional access in that there are two highways, East River Road and T.H. #47. The traffic could be oriented toward East River Road and T.H. #47 which are much less congested than the highways in Edina. The industrial areas could generate about 6,000 additional cars in the land available along 79th Avenue. He said that he could see no great problem, the traffic could be oriented toward T.H. #47 and East Fiver Road. There would be provided an outlet at East River Road and also T.H. #47. DISCUSSION REGARD2NG EXISTING CODE REOUSRING GARAGES WITH SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGSc Councilman Harris said that there was some discussion at the last Meeting about requiring double attached garages on single family residences having a minimum lot area of 9,000 square feet. (Section 45.055, 2A of the City Code). With a change in the City Code, lots having 75' width or larger would require a double attached garage. He said that Fridley does not have many residential lots left, and the most should be made of them. In the past people have built homes without the garage, or with a single attached garage and are now sorxy. He asked that the change to the Code be brought back before the Council. RESOLUTION #16-1971 - A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND FINAL PLAIQS AND SPECIFICATTONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE CO5TS THER�OF: STREET IMPkOVEMENT PROJ�CT ST. 1970-3. ADDENDUM #l: Councilman Aarris said that at the Public Hearing, Ernest Powell ob7ected to the sidewalks as he owns property that is not developed and when rt is developed, the catapillars would have to cross the sidewalk and would ruin it. Councilman Liebl said that the sidewalk would get more foot traffic to Moon Plaza. Once Mx. Powell's psopexty is developed, the sidewalk along his property could be put in. Councilman Harris said that Mr. Powell should still keep the sidewalk area clean for the foot traffic. MOTTON by Councilman Liebl to adopt Resolution #16-1971 and delete that portion in front of Mr. Ernest Powell's property There is to be an agreement that Mr. Powell will keep the area in front clear of snow for the £oot traffic. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. � � �� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1� 1971 PAGE 17 RESOLUTION i#17-1971 - A RESOLUTION ORDERING IP7PROVEMENS AND FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS PN➢ ESTIMATES OF COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1971-L ADDENDiIM #l: MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #17-1971, deleting 79th Way from East River Road to east property line of Lot 4, Block 2, Pearson's lst Addition. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #18-1971 - RESOLUTION APPROVING LAYOUT AND PROPOSAL FOR TRAEFIC SIGNALS AT T.H. #65 AN➢ RICE CREEK ROAD: The City Engineer said that he has been working with the Highway Department to get a signal at 61st Avenue. The agreement was that when a signal is put in, they will immediately close the opening at 63rd. Mayor Kirkham commented that the City is not asking that that opening be closed. Councilman Harris said that the State would close it sooner or later. Councilman Liebl asked if the service road is wide enough to handle the traffic and the City Engineer said yes. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the signal at West Moore Lake Drive and adopt Resolution #18-1971. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #19-1971 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL EASEMENTS AND RIGHT OF WAYS FOR WATER, SEWER AN➢ STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: MpTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #19-1971. Seconded by Counca.lman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING HEALTH ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE FINAL OUARTER OF 1970 : MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the health activity repart for the final quarter of 1970. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vot�, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. PIRST R�ADING OF AN ORDII�7ANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.03 OF THE CITY CODE, CHIINGING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE AND CHANGING THE DATE OF THE SECOND REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING IN FEBRUARY: The Acting City Manager said that Fridley would be following the State Statutes in regard to legal holidays. There used to be 11 holidays but under this proposal there would be 9. Washington and Lincoln's birthdays have been com- bined into one, and Good Friday has been eliminated. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the Ordinance on first reading and waive the reading. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. It was decided by the Council that inasmuch as the next Regular Council Meeting falls on February 15th which is a legal holiday, the Meeting will be cancelled. ' LJ ' L_� , � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY l, 1971 CLAIMS: " �° f, t � PAGE 18 MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve payment of General Claims #24220 through #24370 and Liquor Claims #5235 through #5284. Seconded by Councilman LiebL Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. LSCENSES: General Contractor Royal Improvement Company 526 6th Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota Sign Erector By: Basil Thayer Commander Board Minnesota, Inc. 56 lst Street S.E. New Brighton, Minnesota By: R.M. Tucker Macey Signs, Inc. 451 Wilson Street N.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota Heating: Snelling Company 1400 Concorda.a Avenue St. Paul, Minn. 55104 By: R.M. Ruvelson By: Willard Kunhie Jr Healy Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 655 West County Road E St. Paul, Minnesota By: John A. Healy Gas Service Healy Mechanical Contractors, Inc, 655 West County Road E St. Paul, Minnesota By: John A. Healy Approved By Building Inspector Building Inspector Building Inspector Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Inspector Plumbing Inspector MOTION by Councilman Harra.s to approve the foregoing licenses. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CDNSIDERATION OF NOTICE OF SALE AND CALL FOR BIDS FOR A It was deca.ded by the Council that the bids were to be opened at 2,00 P.M. February 26th, with 25o down and payable in 7 years from the date of the contract. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the notice of sale and call for bids for the liquor lounges. 5econded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. � � 3 -� .� � -. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OE FEBRUARY l� 1971 PAGE 19 MOTION by Councilman Harris to instruct the Administration to prepare plans ' in regard to constructzon of a package store at 37th Avenue and Marshall Street. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. ESTIMATES: Unsco, Inc. 3307 Highway No. 100 North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 FINAL Estimate #3 for construction of Water Improvement Pro�ect #94 (Well House #2), according to contract Comstock & Davis, Inc. Consulting Engineers 1446 County Road "J" Minneapolis, Minnesota PARTSAL Estunate #16 for staking out of construction work for Water Improvement Pro�ect #94 from January 4 through January 16, 1971 PARTIAL Estimate #2 for Fusnishing o£ engineering services for Water Improvement Project #94 $ 2,951.56 $ 42.24 $ 148.38 MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve payment of the estimates as presented Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #20-1971 - A RESOLIITION CONCERNING THE AMENDMENT OE THE POLICE AND FIREMEN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATIONS GUIDELINES ACT OF 1969: The Acting City Manager said there was to be a meeting with the Legislative Retirement Commission for 8.00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 10, 1971 and they have urged that any Councilman that can, attend. MOTION by Councilman .Liebl to adopt Resolution #20-1971. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATSON OF RESOLUTION C6NCERNING LIQUOR STORE EMPLOYEES: MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the proposed resolutions and information concerning the proposed 1971 union negotiations £or the liquor store employees and approve the settlement in principle. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimous ly . COMMUNICATIONS: A. MINNESOTA FIIGAWAY DEPZaRTMENT: D�NYING THE APPROVAL OF THE MONIES UNDER T.O.P.I.C.S. FOR UNIVERSITY AVENUE LOOPBACKS: MOTION by Counczlman Harris to receive the communication from the State of Minnesota, Department of Highways dated January 5, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, the motion carried nnanimously. � � � L � � � �� ,- �.r� � �� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 1971 B. WYMAN SMITH: HELPFUL POLICE SERVICE PAGE 20 MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the communication from Wyman Smith dated January 22, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Sreider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declaxed the motioncarned unanimously. THOMAS SWANSON LOT SPLIT #71-02: Mr. Swanson was present at the end of the Meeting to inqus.ae what happened with his lot split. Councilman Harris informed him that his lot split was approved sub7ect to the majority of the Council approving his plans. It is now the policy of the Council for residential lots of less than 9,000 square feet, that the plans be reviewed by the Council. Mr. Swanson said that he had wanted to pick up his building permit the next day. The Council agreed that at least three memebers of the Council. would come into City Hall the next day to approve the plans. MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to appxove the building permit for Thomas Swanson sub�ect to approval of at least three members of the Council. The motion was seconded and upon.a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimonsly. AD.TOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Kirkham declared the Regular Council Meeting of February 1, 1971 adjourned at 11c45 P.M. Res�ectfully submitted, ��-C�� �%J.'1��2i Suel Mercer Secretary to the City Council Jack O. Kirkham Mayor