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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF NOVEMBER 5, 1973
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Counc�l was called to order at 7 34 p.m.,
November 5, 1973 by Mayor Liebl.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Ltebl led the Council and the audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
INVOCATION:
The Invocation was offered by Mayor Liebl.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
PROCLAMATION:
Councilman Nee, Councilman Breider, Councilman Starwalt,
Councilman Utter and Mayor Liebl.
None.
"HELP YOUNG AMERICA WEEK" - NOVEMBER 12 THROUGH NOVEMBER 16, 1973:
Mayor Liebl read the proclamation entitled "Help Young America Week" a}oud to the
Council and audience.
MOTION 6y Councilman Utter to adopt the Proclamation for
Seconded by Councilman Breider. lJpon a voice vote, all
declared the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
PUBLIC HEAF.ING MEETIPJG OF OCTOBER 15, 1973:
"Help Youny America Week".
voting aye, Mayor L�ebl
MOTION by Councilman Nee to adopt the minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of
the Fridley City Council as submitted. 5econded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice
vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 1973 (Wall Corporation):
Councilman Breider said he would like to suggest a few changes on the last page
of the minutes of the Special Meeting of October 17, 1973. Ne directed the
attention of the Council to the second,point 7n the list of requirements made by
the Acting City Manager. The stipulation read as follows• The Council agree
to 130 apartment units to be constructed in the rental �rice range of one bedroom
at $195, two bedroom at $260, and at the 1973 rates. Councilman Breider e�cpressed
the thought that the Council had not "agreed", but rather "suggested", and he would
like this changed to read: The Council su ested 130 apartment units be constructed
in the rental price range of one bedroom at 195, two bedroom at $260, and at the
1973 rates. Councilman Breider said the intent of the Council was to indicate
some area of count for the consideration of the item by the Planning Comm�ssion
at the�r Public Hearing.
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Mayor Liebl asked if there were any further quest�ons on the proposed amendment to
�the minutes. The second point of change was made in the last sentence of the minutes
which read: The Council as a whole then agreed to these conditions and the meeting
was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. The Council consensus was this sentence should read:
The Council as a whole then agreed for purposes of hearing to these conditions
and the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
MOTION BY Councilman Breider to amend the minutes of the Special Meeting of the
Fridley City Council of October 17, 1973 as aforementioned. Seconded by Counctlman
Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the
Fridley City Council of October 17, 1973 as amended. Seconded by Counc�ly-nan Nee.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA.
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Mayor Liebl asked if there would be any add�t�ons to the agenda by a�y of the
members of the Council. Councilman Breider sa�d he would like to add the consideration
of waiving theprovision in the Ordinance which would prohibit the sale of liquor
on November 6, 1973, election day, Ward II only.
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MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to adopt
Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote,
motion carried unanimously.
UISITORS�
the agenda as amended. Seconded by
all voting aye, Mayor �iebl declared the
REQUEST FOR FOUNDATION PERMIT BY MIDLAND COOP; REQUEST PRESENTE� BY MR. DICK THORSON:
Mr. Dick Thorson, Adolph Peterson Contractors, addressed the Council and indicated he
would be making an addition on the Midland Coop building and because of the t7me
of the year and threat of frost, he would request the Council grant a foudation
permit, Mr. Thorson said it was suggested that he appear at the present meeting and
grve the Councii some idea of the plan. He said this request wouid be for a foundation
permit only.
The Acting City Manager/City Engineer, Nasim Qureshi, reviewed the planned construct�on
on the map on the easel, and said the pro6lem would be, if the foundatton was delayed
until the procedures were completed, the frost wou7d be too severe to construct the
foundation. The City Engineer explained, every day the sttuation with the frost
is getting worse. He advised the Counci7 that it wou7d be possible for them to authorize
the granting of the foundation permit and the remainder of the construction would be
sub,7ect to the review of the Building Standards Design Control Subcommittee.
Mayor Lie61 stressed that under normal conditions, the applicant would have to appear
at the Build�ng Standards �esign Control Subcommittee, but this was a difficult matter �
because of the time factor. Mayor Liebl said if it Was the opinion of the Ward
Councilman that this would be possible and the foundat�on permit could he granted,
the City would be able to issue the permit. Mayor Liebl asked if he would be able
to review the plan as it would be submitted to the Subcommittee and Mr. Thorson
furnished the plan to the Council.
Mayor Liebl asked the Chairman of the Building Standards Design Control Subcommittee
to come forward and review the plans. He asked if this was what had been presented to the
City previously and if the plans would meet with the approval of the Chairman. Mayor
Liebl repeated to Mr. Hubert Lindblad that the applicant had indicated he would be 6ack
for additional approval of the construction, and if Councilman Nee would have no
ob�ect�ons, the Council could issue the foundation permit before the review of the
Subcommittee. He stressed that the details in the plan wou7d have to 6e worked
out by the Subcommittee. Mr. Lindblad indicated he would�have no objections to the
issuance of thefoundat�on permit, he added the Subcommittee had worked with the
applicant in the past and there had been no problems.
MOTION by Councilman Nee to grant the Foundation Permit to Midland Coop for the
proposed addition to their structure, sub,7ect to the provision that the applicant
would have to fulf�ll all other necessary requirements in con,7unction with the
application policy, and that the Council would not be obligated to the applicant to
allow the construction of the building because of the grantin9 of the foundation
permit. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Leibl declared the mot�on carried unanimousTy and indicated the foundation permit
had been granted.
REQUEST FOR FOUNDATION PERMIT BY STAN BECKSTROM, REPRESENTIIdG GAZDA MOVERS:
Mr. Stan Beckstrom addressed the Council and outlined his request for a foundation
permit because of the shortness of the remaining construction season.
The City Engineer said the construction proposed would be that of an addition to
the existing facility and was as have been previoUSly reviewed by the Council. The
City Engineer said there would be a 35 foot set back, and the setback to the east
wouid range from i20 feet to 60 feet, with the average setback falling within
the required amount of 8D fe�t.. He po�nted out there wou7d be some screening of the
building by vegatation so the building would not look too high. He recommended
the Council issue the foundation permit under the same conditiona as established in
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the previous item.
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Mayor Liebl asked the applicant if he agreed with the points of stipulation,
A, B. C, and D. Mayor Liebl read the stipulations as follows:
a) Six thousand dollar pr:rformance bond to run from October 1973 to
� October 37, 1975. Subject Bond is placed with: Murnane Schleck &
Associates, 2201 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404.
b) Complete all screening on the pertmeter of our lot by May lst 1974.
c) Complete landscaping as submitted, after completion of the addition hy
October 31st, 1975.
d) Complete at least 5D% of proposed plan tn calendar year 1974 and balance
by October 31st,1975
P�layor Liebl asked the representative of the Company if there were any ob�ections
to any of the above stipulations, and the representative said there were none.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to grant the foundation permit with the stipulations
contained in the letter from Gazda Moving Company, Ronald D. Gazda, dated October
31, 1973 and addressed to Mr. Darrel Clark, Community Development Administrator,
and also with the stipulations and conditions recommended 6y the Building Standards
Design Control Subcommittee, if any, and this permit would be for the foundation
only and the applicant would have to follow the necessary procedures before any
further construction of the building, and that the City would not be obligated to
issue additional permits hy allowing the installation of the foundatton at this
time. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor LZe61
declared the motion carried una m mously.
'CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE
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Ihe City Engineer addressed the Chairman and referred to the communication offering
the City of fridley a bus by the Fridley �aycees, and said two of the representatives
of the organization were present at the meeting. The City Eng�neer continued listing
the various communications which had been presented to the Council in their agenda
folders. He said Mr. Paul Brown, who had done the necessary research into the
cost factors was present also, and he could be questioned further.
Mayor Liebl said it would be in order to receive the letter from Mr. Adolph
Kukowski, Chairman of the Fridley Jaycees.
MOTION 6y Counciman Utter to receive the communication from Mr. Adolph Kukowski,
Chairman of the Fridley Jaycees, dated October 31, 1973. Seconded by Councilman
Bre�der. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lie61 declared the motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Liebl ackowledged the receipt of the letters from Mr. Brown and the Act�ng
C�ty Manager. The Mayor called on Mr. Pau7 Brown to present his ideas to the
Council.
Mr. Paul Brown, Director of Parks and Recreation, addressed the Council and said
the memorandum he had submitted exemplified the possible cost of the City taking
� on the operation of the bus. Mr. Brown continued stating the cost had been
figured at 75¢ per mile with the figure of lO,OD� miles per year used for calculation
of the cost. Mr. Brown 1isted the items included in the estimated cost as follows:
driving costs, maintenance and upkeep, depreciation, storage costs, and insurance.
Councilt�an Breider questioned if the cost of depreciation could be used tf the City
had not purchased the bus to begin with, it would be a gift. Councilman Breider
inquired how much Mr. Brown had figured for,�the depreciation. Mr. Brown said he
had obtained these figures from Mr. Roger Christenson, Fridley Bus Company, and
he did not receive the individual figures.
Councilman Breider asked if the use of the bus by the Fridley Hockey teams and
other organizations had been figured into the total amount. Mr. Brown said the
f7gure included the current use of the City by buses and also the proposed usage.
Mr. Brown said in 7972 the City had spent $2,400 for bus rental and $1,815 to date
in 1973.
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Counciman Breider said �t wou7d reduce the cost of operation nf the groups such as
the Hockey Association and Football Association would return the bus with a full
tank of gasoline, and hire their own driver. Mr. Brown agreed, but with the
legal compl�cations, he felt the City would have to be very carefiul about the driver
of the bus. Mr. Brown said he thought the driver shou7d be a paid City employee,
He said there had also been a concern at which persons would be allowed to use
the bus, He cont�nued he would like the bus for the use of all organizations in
Fridley such as the Senior Citizens and the Lions, and so forth. Mr. Brown
expla�ned that the Hockey Association had tr�ed to purchase a bus for a City fac9l�ty,
but this had failed because of the realization of the costs involved. There would
be other conflicts that would have to be worked out a7so. He used an example of
the heavy use the bus would get during the months of December and January with
the hockey schedules. He questioned what wou]d happen if someone wou7d want the
bus for a trip to the Guthrie Theatre during this busy session. He suggested the
City be authorized to make th�s determ�nation.
Mayor Liebl said his f�rst concern would be proper liability insurance for the
drtver and the people who would ride the bus. He stressed the City should carry
maximum insurance on the operation. He also stressed the importance of having a
trained and proper7y licensed bus driver, whether this be man or woman. He said
he would not want �ust anybody to drive the bus, and in order to receive any reasonable
compensation in case of an accident, he thought the person shou]d tse on the City
payrol7. He con�luded, the City would be in b�g trouble �f this was not handled
correctly.
Mr. Brown responded, he thought the Mayor was absolutely r�ght, and this would be
something that would be a must. Mr. Brown indicated he had been the one who had
made the requast for the bus to the Fridley Jaycees. Mr. Brown pointed out that
the 6us could have been donated to the Hockey Associaiion individually, but
this would increase the amount of the insurance rates 6eing this is a private
organization, and there would be no storage facilities and so forth. Mr. Brown
explained �f the present proposal is followed, the City would be in complete
control of the vehicle and its insurance and drivers.
Councilman-Utter emphasized the growth of the Hockey Association and said the
AA teams had been added. He in�uired how the bus could serve this group when
there would be nine games scheduled per night? Mr. 6rown said this would depend
on when and where the games would be played. Councilman Utter said there would
be three traveling teams for each night of scheduling. Mr. Brown said a schedule
would have to be developed. He said at the present time the booster groups are
responsible for travel of the boys, he said the boys are riding in cars. Mr.
Brown indicated he would not like to see eight or nine teams traveling in this
manner.
Councilman Utter said the teams travel as far as 5tillwater and Mr. Brown said
he was aware of this.
Mr. Richard Young, Fridley Jaycees, addressed the Council and said the Hockey
Association was not their only concern or the only group which was to be served.
He continued he would like the use to include the Football teams, Ba6e Ruth
Leagues and all other groups. Mr. Young said he was concerned about the members
of the teams traveling in four to five cars to reach the destination of the
games.
Mr, Adolph Kukowski, Fr�dley Jaycees Chairman, explained to the Council and
audience that Mr. Roger Christenson had agreed to take care of the purchase of the
bus lending his knowledge of the vehicles. Mr. Kukowski said many of the
bus parts are interchangeable and this would be a reduction factor in maintenance.
He added, most of the buses in operation only use expenses of 50¢ per mile,
and the depreciation is only figured for one to two years. He further explained
that for some trucks the expense is only 29¢ a mile. Mr. Kukowski said the
situation as compared to the operation of the Fridley Bus Company and the
City's proposed operation would be dtfferent because of the fact that the Fridley
City Bus would operate more, dr�ve greater distances without stoping and starting,
and would not be sitting without moving. He indicated this is the type of that
is costly, short trips and sitting �dol. Mr. Kukowski said Mr. Christenson rents
the buses for 42¢ a mile.
Mayor Liebl commended the members of the Fridley Jaycees for their civic spirit
with the proposed donation of the bus to the City of Fridley.
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Councilman Breider said some very interesting points had been brouqht out during
the present meeting and he thou9ht before the Jaycees would go through with the
purchase of the 6us, he thought Mr. Brown should come up with more detailed
figures concerning the increased liability insurance and other details needed for
the determination of operating costs. He continued some sort of report on the
scheduling of the use of the drivers should be brought to the Council for consideration.
� Councilman Breider stated, he would like to see a more definite plan.
Councilman Starwait said he had a quest�on and it had not been answered throughout
the entire discussion. He asked why Fridley needed a bus. He stated the contracts
for the buses could continue. He expressed concern stating this bus operation could
get out of hand. He continued saying the next request or donation may be that of
a train. He again questioned the advantages of the City to assume this responsibility
He indicated the thought that contract 6using may 6e needed ln addition to the use
of the City bus also.
MOTION by Counciman Starwlat to direct Mr. Paul Brown to research the costs and details
of operation, insurance, dr�vers, scheduling and priorities and report back to the
Council w�th a report for their consideration on Novem6er 19, 1973. Seconded by
Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liehl declared the motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Liebl thanked Mr, Kukowski and Mr. Young for attending the current meeting
and indicated the Council would be coming to some decision two weeks from the
current meeting.
RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 29, 1973
MOTION by Councilman Breider to recetve the minutes of the Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting of October 29, 1973. Seconded by Counci�lman Utter.
� Mayor Liebl asked if there would be any action taken on the matter of fencing the
Skyline Park area. He said the man has a legitimate concern.
Mr. Brown explained the man was requesting a higher fence and the plan for the Paiek
was for the installation of a four foot fence and this was for the traffic control
measure because the park abuts the driveway to the apartment build�ng. Mr. 6rown
said a fence would have to be installed, but Mr. Tauer had attended the Commission
Meeting and requested a chatn link fence and also a chicken wire fence. He said the
proposal of a privacy fence had also been proposed. Mr. 6rown pointed out that the
chain link fence would be more economical and normally these fences would be only
four feet, and the property owner wants an eight foot fence.
MOTION by Counctlman Nee to direct Mr. Brown to prepare a sketch and comparative
costs to remedy the problems ad�acent to the Tauer property and Skyline Park.
Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the mot�on carried unanimously.
Mayor Liebl said this should appear on the agenda November 19, 1973.
11PON A VOICE 1lOTE, on the motion to receive the minutes of the Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting of October 29, 1973, all voting aye, Mayor Liehl declared the
mot�on carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF RE4UEST OF "NO PARKING SIGNS ON SATALLITE LRNE N. E..
� Mayor Liebl said when the apartments on Satellite Lane appl�ed for �he huilding permit,
they were required to have so many parking spaces, stalls and garages. He said he
has been concerned about the hazards of the area for sometime, and Chis was the
reason he had brought to the attention of the Council. He referred to the operations
of school buses in the area and said it is barely possible for a car to make the
turns and drive through the area, and the school buses would not be able to pass if the
cars would be parking on 6oth sides of the street. Mayor Liebl further explained the
seriousness of the problem and indicated there was a similar situat�on in the
Second Ward. Mayor L�ebl said he thought the Council should make decis�ons which would
lessen the possibility of acciden�s in all areas. He stressed the need to look at
safety first, and the apartments have adequate parking spaces behind the build7ngs.
He expressed concern because of the hazard betng created by the use of both sides
of the street, not 6ecause he lives in the area. Mayor Liebl stressed the iinpossibility
of allowing the parking on both sides of the street, with parking on one side, he
continued, there is ,7ust barely room enough to turn the corners without sliding into
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ihe parked cars. He again referred to the difficulty of the school buses operating
in the area.
Mr. Merle Longerbone, 180 Sylvan Lane, addressed the Counci7 and stated when turning
west from Satellite, the cars end up in the snow bank in the winter months. He
explained when attempting to drive in the area, a person has to cross their fingers
and hope they do not hit someone. Mr. Longerbone said the area residents were
happy to see the no parking signs. ,
Some discussion followed concerning the route that would have to be taken by the
area residents if they wished to park in the street while the no parking signs
would occupy the south side of the street. The consensus of the Counci7 was that
this was not feasible.
Mr. Longerbone said the second apartment building is the one with the most serious
problem with parking. He pointed out that the people park by the sidewalk and it is
impossible to turn the corner. The City Engineer explained the grade is going to the
west and if there were no parking on the north side of street, this would be an aid
in the prevention of accidents,
Councilman Nee suggested looking into the possibility of straightening out the
corner. He said the point of the corner lot could 6e cut off and this would aid
�n the solut�on to the problem.
The City Eng�neer referred to the suggestion made by Councilman Nee. He said
it would be possible to negotiate for the acquisition of additional right of
way when a building permit �s applied for on the corner lot 7n question. He said
the City could try to acquire the land and make the intersection wider.
I�lOTION by Councilman Breider to confirm the placement of the "no parking" signs as
they are, and that the City Engineer contact Mr. Edstrom to find out his ideas
to a solution to this quandary, and that the Adm�nistration pursue possible �
alternatives for parking in the area, and that the administration negotiate for
the acquis�tion of the property from the property owner of Lot l, Block 2,
Sylvan H�lls Plat #4, at the time the bu7lding permit is applied for. Seconded
by Councilman Starwalt, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lieb7 declared
the motion carried unanimously.
The City Engineer said there are plans to eliminate the access to 3rd, and this
would eliminate the usage of Starlite Lane.
RECEIVING THE SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMITTEE:
Mayor L�ebl read aloud the various Committees and Chairmen of those committees
to the Council. He asked if there were any questions in the reports to be received,
and there were none.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the summary of recommendations of the
Legislative Study Cormiittees. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
CLAIMS:
GENERAL 33678 - 33739
LIQUOR 8337 - 8352
MOTION by Counc�lman Utter io approve the claims. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously ,
ESTIMATES:
Weaver, Talle u Herrick
316 East Ma�n Street
Anoka, Minnesota 55303
October Retainer and 5ervices Rendered
dated November 7, 1973 $1,240.00
MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the estimate. Seconded by Councilman
Nee. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carrted
unanimously.
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CONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY BEING OFFERED FOR SALE:
The City Engineer said the County had notified the Ctty that this property ts for
sale.
Mayor Liebl said some property is needed for the street. The City Eng�neer said
� the property is actually in the public right of way and it has been red tagged.
He pointed out the price would be $39.90.
MOTION 6y Councilman Breider to authorize the Administration to acquire the property
described as follows:
1. Part of Lot 28, Block l, Marian Hills, this portion has been dedicated
for public street and lies under 52nd Ave. N. E.
2. A part of Lot 43, Block K, River View Heights, a portion of this 7ot
next to the tax-forfeited poriion has already been iaken for street
purposes,
3. Lot 11, Block 2, Marian Hills 2nd Addition, this lot fronts a lot
containing an apartment bui7ding and the City could keep a road open by
buying this lot,
and as pointed out in the letter from the Anoka County Aud�tor, Charles R. Lefebvre.
5econded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, a17 vot7ng aye, Mayor Liebl declared
the motion carried unanimoualy,
-1973 - AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF DIESEL FUEL OIL
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� MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #147-1973 authorizinq the emergency
purchase of diesel fuel oil, heat�ng fuel and gasoline. Seconded by Councilman
Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion
carried unanimously.
-1973 - AUTHORIZING THE CHANGING OF BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
Mayor Liebl said this would be executing an a�reement made by the C�ty Manager when
he, Marvin Brunsell, Finance Director, and Fire Pension Association conducted
negotiations. Mayor Liebl said it would be in order to adopt the resolution.
MOTION by Councilman lltter to adopt Resolution #148-1973 authorizing the changing
of budget appropriations for the General fund and P. E. R. A. Fund, and author�zing
the transfer of funds from the General Fund to the P. E. R. A. Fund (Firemen's Pension).
Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lieb] declared
the motion carried unanimously.
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MOTION by Councilman Breider io waive the provision in the Ordinance which would
prohibit the sale of liquor on November 6, 1973, election day. Seconded by Councilman
� Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried
unanimously.
MR. HUBERT LINDBLAD'S CONCERN ABOUT NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE COUNCIL STIPULATIONS FOR
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Mr. L�ndblad addressed the Council and asked the Chairman for several minutes to
question the Council on some matters that concern him. He said his first concern
was the non-compltance to the stipulatians as agreed to by the property owner on
57th and Main. He referred to the moved garage which was a7lowed the time period
of one year to complete the necessary stipulations. He said the painting and not
been done and the hpme was now for sale. Mr. Lindblad feared the property would
be sold and the Council would have no recourse in enforcing the stipulations as
agreed upon.
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Mayor Liebl sa�d this was located in Councilman Nee's Ward. Councilman Nee asked
if the property owner tk'as building the garage. Mr. Lindblad said no, he had moved
it to the property. He continued, he was to paint and repair the garage to make
it look like the house. Mr. Lindblad said he had questioned this last year, but
the time was notup at that time, now �t has been over a year. Mr. L,indbiad repeated
his concern that after the property �s sold the City would have no recourse.
Mayor Liebl directed the City Engineer to look into the matter, and said the man
shouid rece�ve a letter indicat7ng the terms of the stipulations on moving the
garage and reminding him he had 12 months to comply,
MR. HUBER7 LINDBLAD'S QUESTION ON WHY THE FRIDLEY LIQUOR STORE ON HIGHWAY #65 HflS
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Mr. Lindblad explained to the Council that many people have questioned him on
why the landscaping at the Liquor Store had not been done, when the City requires
elaborate landscape plans and execution of those plans by all who develop �n Fridley.
The Acting City Manager said there are two trees on one side of the building,
plants and shru6s on the north and other items. Mayor Liebl said the plan
would be in City Hall. Mayor Liebl d�rected the Acting City Manager to execute
the plan that had been approved by the Council.
MAYOR'LIEBL'S QUESTION ON INSTALLATION OF GUARD RAILING: DELIVERY AREA AT LIQUOR
STORE:
Mayor Liebl sa�d he had received a call from a concerned citizen concerning the
question of installation of a guard railing on the delivery area of the new Liquor
Store. He said this equipment should be installed to comply with the City Code.
Councilman Bre7der agreed w�th this concern stating this could be a compla7nt
from OSHA. Mr. Lindblad said anyone might step off of the loading dock.
The City Ehgineer said th�s had not been provided for in the construction contract,
but the staff had proceed s1 to comply with this installation and it would be
done soon.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Councilman Nee to ad,7ourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt.
Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously
and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council adjourned at 9:7D p.m.,
November 5, 7973.
Resptfully submitted,
Patricia Ell�s
Secretary to the City Council
Date Approved
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