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01/21/1974 - 5474PATRICIA ELLTS COUNCIL SECRETARY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 21, 1974 0 FRIDLEY CITY COUidCIL — REGULAR MEETIf'dG — JANllARY 21, 1974 — 7:30 P, 'M, 7:32 PLEllGE �F ALLEG IA�lCE : Gi ven INVO(;ATIU�V; by Mayar Liebl ROLL CALL � A� � present AP�'R4VAL �F i� I ►JUTES : �EGULAR �OUNC I L 14��EET I NG, I�ECEMBER 17, 1973 Adapted as submitted. REGULAR �OUNCIL �Y�EETING� �ANUARY �, 1974 Adopted as submiited. Ai1�PT I Or� OF �1GE�DA : Additions: Resolution concerning estimated gas bi71s. VISITO�S: CONSIDERATION OF ITEt��5 NOT ON AGENDA — iS MINUTES) Mr. Henry Petersan, American Legion -�lnnouncement af Citizenship classes to begin Feh. 2, 1974 Mr. Dan Fish, Numan Relations Commission - request to enlarge mem PU�LIC H�ARIiVGS: I�ONE , . � ' C�U �C I L aG EtdDA, JANUARY 21, 1974 OLD �US I iVESS : PAGE 2 �''�, � CONSIDERATION OF AW�ARD OF GONTRAGT FOR�PURCHASE 0� �ACKHOE LOADER �TABLED i-�-%4)� � � . . � � . � � � � 1 - 1 D '' Contract awarded to Valley Equipment Company for a Jahn Deere JD-410, � in the amount of $18,059. _; _� � � � ,I , � CONSIDERATION OF AWARD 4F CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FR�NT END LOADER CTABLED 1-7-74), � � . � � � � � � � Z - Z C Canstract awarded to Olson Equipment Company for Waldon 5,Q00 with towing attachment and ball and socket hitch in the amount of $12,890. �EPORT FROM �IAYOR LIEBL ON POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE USES OF I�ORTH PARK PROPERTY � � � � � � . . . � � . � ► � 3 Report presented. Council authorized the administratian to prepare a job descrip�iion for a naturalist to be added to the City staff and also locate a firm who could prepare a cost repart an the constructlon of a golf course. Gouncil designated the North Park area as the site for a municipal golf course. Vote four to one, Councilman Nee voting nay. Administration to cansult the �'iscal Cansu7tant on the Revenue Bonds and method of issuance. REVIEW OF MODIFIED PRELIMINARY REPORT ON SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON EAST RIVER ROAD�FROM I��9� T0� l�ICE CREEK� � . , . � . � � � � � . . � � � � � � . � . 4 �` 4 Administration authorized ta request the Caunty to prepare the details of easements, etc. so the City can prepare a detailed plan to be presented to the Council. Plan to be in color and include the structures in the area � C�il1P1E:IL AGE�DA, JAi�UARY 21, 1974 idE:W BUS I �dESS PAGE 3 �ONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF AN ORDINAiVCE �=OR VACATTON REQUEST, SAV �73-11, BY ALLEN ZEIS, T4 VACATE NICKORY STREET BETWEEN BLOCK 3 AND 4, ' AND �1LLEY. ADJACENT TO AND �`�EST OF BLOCK �, ONAWAY ADDITION, GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN %STH AND %�TH AVENUES, �ETWEEN �EECN AND RAILROAD TRACKS� ��, 5= 5 A Ordinance #556 adopted and publication ordered. �..- t�ECE IVI PJG THE ��II NUTES OF THE BQARD OF APPEALS i��EET I NG o� .JANUARY 15, 1974 � , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 6 — 6 I A� VARIAt�CE: GROUND ROUND Approved. B� VARIANCE: FRIDLEY OF�ICE SUPPLY Approved. C� VARIANCES: DEGARDNER CONSTRUCTION C0. Approved. � D� VARIANCE: Appraved. E� VARIANCE; Approved. GARY BETTCHER WHITE OAK BUILDERS 0 � C�U�VCIL AGE��N, JA�IUARY 21, 1974 I�EW BUS Il�ESS �CONT I NUED) PAGE 4 RECEIVING TNE MINUTES 0� THE NUMAN RELATIONS �OMMITTEE i°�EETING �F �ANUARY 3, 1974. . � � � � � � � . ] — % B Received. �ONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM SCHIEFFER, HADLEY, BAKKE AND JENSEN REGARDING THE ORDER OF JUDGE IVERSON — METROPOLITAN SEWER BOARD VS. �ITY OF FRIDLEY CSAC LAWSUIT) � � � � � � . . � � � , , , $ — $ D Received. Administration authorized to p�y SAC charges plus interest. CONSIDERATION �F REGEIVING A Z�` UTILITY AND t�RAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOT '�, BLOCK Z, SPRING VALLEY ADDITION, WITH THE CONDITION OF APPROVAL OF �OT SP�IT; 1456 6�TH Av�NUE N� E� ��..�� Easement received with the stipulations in proposed letter. Property owners may split their lots in the future if they desire. . . ! 1 �� COU�CIL AGE�DA, JA�UARY 21, 1974 NEW BU$I��SS CCONTINUED) �ECEIVING PROPOSED �RDiNANCE FOR RECREATIONAL I MOTOR VEHICLES� � � . � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Received.j' City Attorney directed to prepare a modified version of the or�:inance and alsa another version which would prahibit the aperation of rubber tired, terrain vehic7es. , . � PAGE 5 10-10E I�ECEIVING t�ESIGNATION FROM REV, DOUG�AS M► HENDERSON, NUM�N RELATIO{�S COMMITTEE� . . . . � . . � , 11 Received, authorization given to prepare a certificate of appreciation. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE t�ICE CREEK I�ATERSHED �ISTRiCT TO MAKE STUDIES AND IMPROVEMENTS REGARDING RICE CREEK AND LOCKE LAKE WITHIN TNE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES aF TFiE CITY OFFRIDLEY � � � � � . � � � . � . � � � � . . � . Resolution #17-1974 adapted. ...• 12- 0 C�UNCIL AGENVA, JANUA��Y 21, 1974 �V�W �USINESS �CONTINUED) �LAIt�IS � � . . � . . � � � � � � � � � � � � , . � � � � Approved. LICENSES � � � i � � � � � � e t � � � � � i t � � � t � Approved. � ESTIMA7ES� � � � � � � � � � . � � � � � � � . � , � . Approved. •� , 13 14-14C 15-15B APPOINTMENT: PaLICE TECNNICIAN� � � � . � � � � � � . � l� Approved , � j�. � L,'� ��-� �--� ��` . _ � ��, �., .. ,�{ . � �,�-�� " � 0 i3OUNCIi. AGENDA, JANUARY 21, 1974 COMMU�J �CATIOrdS : PAGE 7 NSP; t�EPORT ON INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS� .�... I7 — 17 A Received. �EORGE !�°�� HANSEN COMPANY: AUDIT OF REVENUE $i�ARING FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 1973� � � � � � � � � � � � � I8 Received and approved. . SENATOf2 �VALTER �'30NDALE: THANK YOU FOR RESqLUTION REGARDING FIREFIGHTERS BEING EXCLUDED FROM OVER- TIME PROVISIO(�S� � � � � � � � � � . , � . , � � � � . . 19 Received. HORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY: RATE INCREASE A� �LECTRIC PRICE INCREASE� � � � . � � � � . . � � ZO - 2O A B� I�'IUNICIPAL STREET LIGHTING RATE � � � � � . . � � Z1 C� i`�iJNICIPAL WATER PUMPING RATE . � � . � � � � � � ZZ Received. COIJSIDERATTON OF A RESOLUTION REQUESTING SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY TO REVIEw MINNEAPOLIS GAS COMPANY PRECEDt1RE OF ESTIMATING MONTHLY USER BILI TQ TNE CONSUMERS: Resolution #18-1974 adopted. Adjourned: 11:25 . _ � � ' ' � , n IJ ' , � �� II � � > , J� • TNE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TNE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF JANUARY 21, 1974 The Regular Meeting of the fridley City Councii of January 21, i974 was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Mayor Liebi. , PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Liebl 1ed the Council and the audience in saying the Pledge of A17egiance to the Flag. INVOCA7ION: Mayor Liebl offered the Invocation. • ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilman Nee, Councilman Breider, Councilman Starwa7t, Councilman Utter, and Mayor Liebl. MEMBERS ASSENT: None. APPROVRL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING QF DECEMBER 17, 1973: MOTION by Councilman 6reider to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fridley Courncil of December 17, 1974 as submitted. Seconded by Counciman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. REGlJLAR MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1974: MOTION by Councilman Nee to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of January 7, 1974 as presented. Seconded by Counci7man Utter. Upon a voice vote,'all Yoting aye, Mayor Liebl dec7ared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: " Mayor Liebl said he would like to add a resolution requesting the Suburban Rate Authority to look into the procedure of estimating Gas Compa�y bills. MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to adopt the Agenda as amended by the addition of the Resolution to be submitted to the Suburban Rate Authority. Seconded by Councilman Breider. tlpon a voice vote, al1 voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. • VISITORS: i MR. HENRY PETERSON, AMERICAN LEGION, ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITIZENSHIP CLASSES: ! i Mr. Peterson addressed the Ccuncil and said he would like to annouce the Ameriean Legion was scheduling Citizenship Classes to begin Saturday, February 2, 1974. Ne said the classes would be without charge. � Mr. Peterson also pointed out that there is a State wide program requesting the Flag be flown everyday. He explained that those participating would receive a certificate and t.he City of Fridley has issued more certificates than any city in the State. MR. DAN FISH, HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION CQMMITTEE MEMBER, REQUEST FOR ADDI7IONAL MEMBERS: • Mr. Dan Fish addressed the Council and requested the Council take some action on the request of the Numan Relations Commission to increase�the size of inembership of the Committee which was within the minutes of the Human Relations Committee and in the current agenda. He also requested the method of selection of the membership be reviewed to increase attendance at the meetings. AUBLIC HEARINGS: . None. OlD BUSINESS: � � 0 3� RE6ULAR MEE7ING OF JANUARY 21, 1974 PAGE 2 CONSIDERATION OF AWARd OF CON7RACT FOR PURCHASE OF BACKHOE LOADER (TABLED 1-7-74): MOTION by Councilman Utter to concur with the recommendation of the Public Works Director, Ralph Voklman, and award the contract for the purchase of the Backhoe Loader to Vailey Equipment Company for a John Qeere �D-41Q, in the amount of $18,059, with a deposit of $1,200. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATIOt� OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FRONT END LOADER (TASIED 1-7-74): M07IOt� by Councilman Utter to award the contract for the purchase of the Front End Loader to O1son Equipment Company for the Waldon 5,000 with the towing attachment and ball and socket hitch in the amount of $12,890. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebi declared the motion carried unanimously. REPORT FROM MAYOR LIEBL ON POSSIBLE ALTERNRTIUE USES OF NORTN PARK PROPER7Y: Mayor Liebl said he had not talked to the other members of the Council concerning his recommendation for the alternative uses of North Park because this wou]d have constituted a private meeting. Mayor Lieb1 provided copies of the statement to the members of the press, Administration, and the members of the Council. Mayor Liebl read the following statement to those present: During tfie past two or three months there has been an increase in the number of inquires regarding the Council's position on the ultimate use of North Park. I am also aware that Citizens' Committees have been farmed representing both sides of this issue. These people wili be expending their time and effort in an attempt to assure its use as either a Nature Study area or a Municipal Golf Course. � I personally, believe as elected representatives of the City of Fridley, we must be prepared to make a decision on this matter. Additional study and promotional efforts by both sides over a lengthy period of time will only create additional disunion within our Community. We have spent $11,000,00 of taxpayers' money conducting an exhaustive study on the best possible use of this property by an independent consulting firm and additional taxpayers' money involving countless hours of our Administrative staff in providing information to the consultants and the ad hoc committee which was appointed to review the consultants' study. We indicated publicly through the minutes of our Council meeting, that when this report was placed upon our table, we would act on the matter. I recognize that to make a decision may not be popular with all the citizens of this community, but I am certain government would not continue to function if we had to ° wait in passing resolutions and ordinances for unanimous citizens' approval. Like Harry Truman once said, "If it gets too hot in the kitchen, it's time to get out". Gentlemen: I am satisfied that the study and its evaluatior�s have been completed and any further studies will prove to be inconclusive and those people who are firm in their God given rights to their own convictions will not be swayed by the wel] intentioned motives of either of these groups. We have been elected by the citizens of this community to be decision makers, so nov� it is time to quit straddling the fence and make a decision. Our failure to do so will only result in this matter being decided at the polls, and then, only one side can prevail. If we can resolve this issue at this table, I firmly believe we can do the best for the majority of aur fine citizens. There are those who feel strongly that this area should be set aside for a nature study area and as I mentioned previous7y, these people have a right to iheir opinion. Likewise, there are those in our community who fee] the hest interests of Fridley would 6e served by making this area a municipal golf course and being taxpayers in this community, they are also entitled to their opinion. After careful consideration and study and meeting with people who represent both sides of the issue, it now appears io me, we can make a decision that meets and fulfills the desires of the majority of our citizens. � __ � . I. � i ' � , � , � ' , � � � ' ' � � � � '-- � i � L_.,''' l� , � f_� � � f� � ' r � � RE6ULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1974 PAGE 3 As your Mayor, I am sugges.ting and will later ask for a motion that will broaden our recreational facilities by not just one program, but two worthwhile programs. I am recommending that we hire, this year, a Nature Interpretive Director and place � him or her on our staff to pr�mote and conduct those functions which wili provide ! us with a better understanding of nature and how to live and preserve it. This �, individual and supporting staff will be provided office space in our Civic Center ; as a natural place of organization. This program will be funded adequately in order to be able to draw on all the resourses of the seven county metropolitan i area and not be confined or restricted to one specific area that in time (as pointed ; out in ihe Brauer Report} will be lacking in natural resourses such as the North ! Park Area. � 3�5-� i " This program shou]d encompass the natural environmental department in expanding programs in the areas now being acquired by the County for this purpose. I am referring to the Chain of LaY.es acquisition and Bunker Prai�ie Park, now under the control of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners, By utilizing these two areas, we have at our disposai nearly two thousand acres of natural resourses. Many other areas exist �in Anoka County which although, smalier in size and different in makeup such as the Coon Rapids Dam Area, lslands of Peace and our own Locke Park, wi)1 complement this program. Taxpayers and foundations throughout the metropolitan are�a have acquirecf and assembled other areas of interest and these atso should be part of this comprehensive nature interpretive program. With this inventory of land and suburban facilities we can have a nature program second to none in the metropolitan area and again be leaders in Anoka County with a nature educational program without penalizing those who would iike to see us have a profit making mun.icipal golf course. I am recommending that the second part of this motion designate the t�orth Park area to be a municipal galf course and proceed by this motion to interview and hire an architect and authorize the City to seli revenue bonds to finance the project. It seems to me,that in this wa , we are able to rovide the eo le of this communit the o artunit to artic� ate in t e recreat�onal outlet of t eir c oice. ne a ternative of providing a naiure center on y or a golf course on y, is not acceptable. It is obvious if we as Councilmen aliow this course of action to be taken, we will be responsible for dividing the citizens of our corranunity into factions that wiil be at odds with each other at a time when cammunity harmony is needed and confidence in government at many leve7s has been shaken. T am atvare that there are those in this community who klould relish this division, but gentlemen, let's not bow to this sma11 minority. . Our failure to act will only perpetuate these single purpose groups and widen the gap hetween the electorate before the people will have the choice to render their opinion at the polls. If this decision cannot be reached through Council action by the majority of this Counci], I suggest that we advise the electorate here and now that we have fai7ed to agree and that this item will appear on the bal7ot for voter consideration in the fall election. I am certain in my own mind that if this item appears on the ballot, the proponents of a�revenue generating municipal golf course will�prevai]. The income from this profit making recreational facility will provide the needed funds for our nature interpretive program. Gentlemen: If this be the case, we have failed in our responsibility and have provided only one recreational program when the citizens of ihis community could and should have had both programs. This decision is still ours........... Frank G. Liebl, Mayor Mayor Liebl said he had come to this decision after two years of studying the .� proposals tor North Park. Ne said he had looked at the resourses of the City of Fridley and he hoped that the fine citizens of the City of Fridiey would concur with his reco�nnendation to the Couttcil. He said he would�leave the decision up � � 36 REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1974 to the community and the Council. PAGE 4 Mayor Liebl said before any final decision is made, he would like to obtain the counsel of the City Attorney on what procedure would have to be followed. He said he also wanted the other members of the Council to individually offer their opinions on the proposal he had made, He asked Councilman Utter if he thought the recommendati would be in the best interest of the City. Councilman Utter said he thought it was a little early for him to make any comments. He continued stating he thought the way the material was presented was impressive. He also stated the idea of the County being best suited to construct and maintain a nature center in one of their variaus open space areas was a feasib7e �plan, Ne suggested the property in Fridley, east of Old Central for the installation of such a nature center. He said this section of property had n at been mentioned in the report by Srauer. Mayor Liebl cailed on Co�ncilman Breider to present his thoughts. Councilman Breider said he would like to reiterate a few of Councilman Utter's remarks. Na agreed the City did need two different types of programs, and said this had been expressed very well. He said the proposal for the estabtishment of a nature center through the County appealed to him. He expressed the view that the estab�ishment of a nature center as proposed in the North Park area and suggested by the Foundation would be very difficult to fund because this would be too similar to the Is7ands of Peace project and would conflict with their funding, He said this would be setting up the same project in the same area and requesting funds from the same people, and one or the other of 'these projects would suffer great7y. He said it is his personal belief that the County could set up a nature interpretive program in a larger area which would be more feasible in consideration with the amount of maintenance and funding required. Councilman Breider commented, the City should look for the estab7ishment of the best possible and well rounded recreation program and if a nature center is established in North Park, it would not be possible to install a golfing faci7ity in the City. Councilman Breider pointed out that the praposal for the installation of the galf � course on the airport site had not received much interest from the Metropolitan Airport Commission. Councilman Breider said he concurred with the principle of the proposal, but not necessari7y the sequence. Mayor Lieb7 asked the members of the Council to commeni on whether or not he had influenced them or discussed the matter with them previous to the meeting. Councilman Utter said he had nat talked to Mayor Liebl about the proposed recommendation. Councilman Breider said he had not talked to Mayor Liebl. Councilman Starwalt said when he read the agenda and the item which concerned Mayor Liebl's statement, he truly did not know what to expect. He said he thought Mayor Liebl had made an excellent presentation to the Council. He said he would quarrel with the form.and not the substance. He stated, he did not believe any action on the matter should be taken at the current meeting. He said he had made this decision before he had seen or heard the substance of the report. He hoped a third proposal would be recommended in the report, but he realized the land had been acquired for the installation of a golf course. Councilman Starwalt continued stating the school population in Fridley is ]eveling and the City is a maturing City. He added, the uses of Nprth Park and the money of the City's taxpayers should be considered with these facts in mind, He said the . annual budget of the Parks and Recreation Department is one half a millian dollars, and this is a sizeable sum. Councilman Starwalt said he had stated earlier that he would favar a referendum after much and ample discussion onthe part af the citizens of Fridley. Ne added, the Brauer Report had received much crit�cism, but he felt this money was well spent because of the awareness it brought to the people and the understanding of the concept involved. He said the drainage system of the area would have to be considered and also the increasing urbanization of the area surraunding North Park. Councilman Starwalt questioned the idea of the golf caurse being referred to as a money making proposition and said he did not agree or disagree with this cor�cept, ` but thought it should be considered as a usage that would pull its own weight :� __ _ _ _ _ __ _ � ` � ; - � i � ; � i ' . , , � � , �� f 1 � i ' r � ' � j I , I i � ' � , i r� , i , � � , �. , � � , i i � � i I 1 � � i `' � � � �S'� • REGUTAR COUNCIL MEE7ING OF JANUARY 21, 1974 PAGE 5 financially. He said the people ettending the facility would pay and the tax payers would not have their taxes increased. He said this was his only quarrel with the substance of the report. He stated he had never played golf in his ]ife. Councilman Starwalt said the City of F'ridley is a developing City and he would lean toward the golf course. He said he did not feel he has heard all that he cou7d on the matter at the present time. Mayor liebl thanked Councilman Starwalt for his sincere comments. Mayor Liebl replied, if Councilman Starwalt wished to know if the golf course would be a money making proposition for the City the go7f courses in the area should be contacted, . Mayor Liebl said he would be willing to go the voters of the City of Fridiey for a decision, but the members of the Council are e7ected officials with the purpose pf being decision makers, He stated after two and a half years, it is about time to make a decision. Ne said he was not trying to be pushy, but felt there had been time enough to make a competent and reasonabiy sound decision. Councitman Nee stated it seemed to him that they are facing one question, and this question is one of financing. He said it did not seem to him that this would be a big question any longer. Ne said the City could finance the r�olf course without going to the tax payers, and now, the Foundation would be developing the nature center without going to the taxpayers. He said this wouid eliminate the issue of , financing. He added,he personally thou,ght there were some errors in the report, he had not seen the evidence on the economic projection of the revenue. He said if a golf course is estab]ished in the North Park area, and the economic projections are not as expected, this would force the City to go to the peopie for aid in funding also. He explained, if the Foundation were to lease the area, it would support itself. He questioned if the funding obtained by the galf course faciiity could be applied to any other project under the conditions of the LAWCON grant. Ne said he thought the question to be an academic one, it is what the people want. and what socieiy needs. Counciiman Nee said the nature center supporters would make the same type of praposal which would make Pdorih Park a nature center and place a golf pro on the City's staff. He stated the golf pro could take the City's golfers to different courses. He said whether a naturalist or a golf pro is placed on the staff, it really comes down to ihe point of what the peopie prefer and he thought. the people want a nature center. He said if the nature wou7d not be a success, it could be changed in future years, but if it is buildozed to create a golf course, this could not be reversed, Councilman Nee said fn his judgement, North Park shouTd be left in its naturai state, He did not want to see excavation of the land or the cutting of the trees. He stated, this would have to be his position. He felt the question before the Council was what ihe people want and whafi soCiety needs and if this had to go to a referendum, so be it. Councilman Nee said he wou7d be prepared to go into the plan for the establishment of the golf course on the airport property. Ne stated the Administration had not brought response, and they still did not know if this would be possible. Mayor Liebl questioned th�s proposal stating he did not think the people of Fridley would approve of the construction of the City of Fridley numicipal go7f course in another community. ; Mr. A. C. Mattson, 6320 Riverview 7errace said he had been a resident of the City ; of Fridley for 16 years and had contributed a greai deal of money for the building ,. of parks•for the young people of the community. He said he thought it.disturbing that there was no place to go in the City of Fridley for his own recreation. i�e , said there are many facilities for the young people, but he had to go to Coon Rapids ; to galf. Mr. Mattson said he thought it was about'time the City should provide , ! a place of recreation for the adults. He mentioned the establishment of the Islands of Peace for those who wauld want to visit a natural area. He added, if the people want to look at animals, they can go to the zoo. Mr. Mattson commented thet he had only golfed four times, but thought he would be taking more time for this type , . of acfiivity in the future. He continued saying there may be 2,000 who want to look at the natural areas, but there would be 10,000 who would want to goif. He said this could be put up for a vote as wel] as anything else that took a decision, there would no longer be a need for the City Council. , ' Mr. Ar�dy Labiak, 221 Satelite Lane, referred to the facilities for recreation in Fridley, and said compared to many other conununities, there are none. Ne listed some of the facilities provided in the neighboring communities and stated there shouTd be some facilities in Fridley for the people that live in fridley. ��$ REGUl.AR MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1974 PAGE 6 Mr. Henry Pe'terson referred.to the Islands af Peace and said they were currently being funded. He said these facilities are for the disab7ed veterans and all other people. He added, the City also had many parks. He repeated the Islands af Peace are for all of the people and he asked why there should be a duplicate. He said the children in Fridley should be brought to the Islands of Peace because there are many people who visit the facility and would appreciate the aid of the young people of Fridley. Mr. Peterson pointed out there is a swimming facility and natural at the Moore Lake park. He expressed the view that a golf course should be established to allow diversification of recreational activities. Mr. Adolph Kukowski, 6131 5ih Street N. E., addressed the Council and said he believed in the installation of a natwre center on the North Park site, 100q. He said he thought there should be someplace in Fridley to take his children and show them some natural environment. He said he had been at the Islands of Peace and Locke Park and there is no comparison between the natural assets of these two areas and North Park. Mr. Rony Peka, 5932 5th Street, said he would want North Park used for a nature center and he felt very strongly ahout this, He said there are not enough nature centers in the area and there are many golf courses. He said the young people and the elderly people would appreciate the nature center facility. He repeated, he believed the City should provide a nature center. Dr. Richard Trezona, 177 Hartman Circle, Chairman of the 5pring Brook Nature Center Foundation addressed the Council and said he had nothing to say in opposition to the golf course, and he felt the City should have one, but he thought the 120 acres of North Park should be a nature center. Dr. Trezona said he is enthusiastic for one reason, it would take 100 years to bring the area back to its present state. Ne said the same thing would apply to the Islands of Peace area and some people do not know the entire story on this. Mr. Russell Houck, 750 Overton Drive N. E., addressed the Council and said often it is not possible to�get on the Coon Rapids golf course and the Fridley residents have to drive to Dayton. He mentioned the people of Richfield pay $100,Q00 a year to support the nature center and a golf course would be self supporting. Mr, Frank Hart, III, said he would like to see a golf course snd he did nat play golf. He said the children of the City can visit the Islands of Peace to obtain the naturai setting and view what war can do. He said he thought the older people of Fridley deserve a golf course. Rev. Winston Worden, 6121 Trinity Drive N. E., said he had been thinking about what is the future of mankind all over the world, He said what ever decision is made may change the destiny of mankind all over the world. He said the City was at a point in history and man cannot continue to destroy nature without destroying their own existence. He stated many environmentalists and men more qualified than himself say that man is on the threshold of destroying their environment, fie sa�d North Park could be made into a golf course, but this would be taking away and destroying what God has given us. He stated the people should be the good stewards of nature. He mentioned the current attention being given to the matter of the energy crisis, and said all resourses are limited, and if the people do not take note of this, they will loose the land in terms of environment. Ms. Dona Cebula, 1427 Mississippi St. N. E., said she felt the City of Fridley needs a golf course. Ms. Cebula said she is a member of the Board of Directors of the Islands of Peace Foundation. She pointed out fihat the previous summer many young pe�ple had visited the Islands of Peace and had gone back and related stories of the area and its natural setting. �he said she resided east of Old � Central and close to Rice Creek and this is a beautiful place. She said there are many women in Fridley that wou1d need areas of recreat9onal outlet. Mr. Bob Pierce, 609 Qennett Drive, said he would like to comment on the report. Ne sa�d.the addition of the naturalist would add dimension, p�rsonnel, and interpretation to the staff . He said there is a lot to look for and this would provide help to all of the people of Fridley, He said the Council would have to consider North Park and the effect it has an the over ell corranunity and especially the business community. Ne said it has been the 6usiness community who has reduced the individual's taxes in the City. He stressed, the lower tax base is realized because of the industry in Fridley, He said with additional taxes, the business and industry in the area ' could be.driven away, and then there would be problems in the City. � i � f ■ P � � � � ' � � � > r , � r �. _ � ! i , ! � i I � ! , ; ! ' ' t I i � � � r ' I , ' + � I � , ; ' ; � . , , u �I , C� , � 39. REGULAR CQUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1974 PAGE 7 Mr, Richard Young addressed the Council and said a decision on the North Park usage is long overdue, but if the Council would make a decision on the matter at the present meeting, he would think this to be an injustice to the people of Fridley. F!e said there had been no publication of the present discussion and the people should be informed in advance to make them fuliy aware of the considerations of the Councii. Mayor Liebl questioned Mr, Young on a statement of the vote at a recent Jaycees meeting where the vote was split, 50 - 50, with five abstaining from the vote on the utiliz- ation of North Park. Mr. Young said the vote had been taken in April of 1973 and it was �qually divided. Mayor Liebl said he had heard something concerning the vote and he wou7d like this a matter of record, lie said he is not an office holder, he is only a member. Mr. Young said any statements he has made about the vote wouTd be only as a citizen, not as the President of the �aycees. Mayor Liebl said Mr. Young had previously said the vote had been in favor of a nature center. Mr, Young said he had never said this, he was personally in favor of a nature center, but he is not the Jaycees, he is oniy a member. Mr. Andrew Kohlan, 236 Rice Creek Blvd., addressed the Council stating the question of the utiiization had been discussed at great ]ength for the last two and a half years, Ne said now it would be a matter of decrding and there woutd be some who would not agree with the decision. !ie said the longer the.Council waits to make a decision, the more the project wi11 cost and the more compiex the problems become. He firm1y stated, make a decisi�n, and let's go from there. Mr. Dave Harris, 470 Rice Creek Blvd., addressed the Council and said he approved of the comments and the considerafiion of the report. He said the decision is not easiiy made. Mr. Harris stated he had been involved in. the issue for a long time and had been on the Council during the acquisition of the property and had represented the City before the State of Minnesota to get the funding for the acquisition, Ne pointed out that tax dollars had been used for the acquisition and he could not take the position that the economic considerations are not inrportant, they are impo�^tant he added. He said the funds for the project had been provided by tax payers money through LAWCON funds,.City of Fridley funds, Federal grants, and there must be a storm sewer project completed there, He said there is an ecanomica7 factor, and the City wouid have a responsib9]ity to the peopie. He noted that up unti] the present time, nothing had been done with the property, He said a private citizen would not buy a piece of property to simply put up a 24 by 24 foot garage on it, and call it a basiness, he would want to get the uitimate use of the property. He said the installation of the golf course would be the ultimate use of the property. Mr. Harris fe7t it would be a dissarvice to the people of Fridley if the large engin- eering process for the storm sewer would have to be gone through at an additional expense to the people. He favored the decision reached by Mayor Liebl to provide • a divided recreational benefit. He said any judgement made on the matter should be made with the economics of the City in mind. He said the City could provide something or nothing, but the Council would have to consider the best interest of the entire City. He said there may be some legal questions about the profit and he was certain there wouid be some serious legal pro67ems posed by other groups of people. He said if the Council was not intending to take action at the present mesting, he would request that those favoring the instaliation of a golf course would be able to present their case to the Council, Fie continued saying his group was prepared to conduct a study and they have material prepared. He stated, he th�ught the Counci7 should obtain information from both proposed programs. ; Mr, Ed Wilmes, Founder of the Islands of Peace, addressed the Counci] and stated, ! although, the Islands of Peace is primarily for the hand9capped, it was not intended for the exclusive use of the handicapped and was not intended to keep the able 6odied fran the hanidcapped. Mr. tdilmes listed some of the people who had taken an interest in the project and had aided in the realization of the project. He stressed those people who had aided in the creation of the facility were people who were concerned with maintaining the area in its natural state. Ne said many schoo] chi]dren and elderly people have visited and the elderly sxpress enthusiasm for returning the following year. He said the door to the Islands of Peace is open to all, Mr, Dean Caldweil, 5874 Hackmann Circle, said it was good to see so many people � present at the meeting, it appeared they were actively taking an interest in the �! City government. Ne said there had been two large issues in Fridley recently, i CATV and North Park. He continued he knew that there was a lot of scrambling about � CATV and finally the Council agreed to ihe referendum. A vote was taken and the 4U REGULAR COUNCIL MEE7ING OF JANUARY 21, 1974 PAGE 8 people wanted. He said he could not see any reason for acting until the thoughts of the people had been expressed: Counc�lman Breider asked Councilman Starwalt if he was still reluctant to act on the issue that evening. Councilman Starwalt said not as reluctant as he was earlier in the day. Councilman Breider said he thought the Administration should prepare a job description for a naturalist for the Council's review. Ne said the City would have to look for a firm for the construction plans before any estimates could be compi7ed. He said this process may take the Administration some time to complete. M07IOtd by Councilman Breider to authorize the Administration to prepare a job descrip- tion for a naturalist a�d at the same time search for an architectual firm which can design a golf course to set the cost estimates for the golf course.and that this should be placed on the agenda the second meeting in February, and that the Administration would consult with the fiscal consultants concerning the revenue bonds and their issuance and obtain a report and preliminary steps with the route that is to be followed. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Mayor Liebl addressed Dr. Trezona stating he believed the citizens of Fridley wou]d appreciate the interpretive program and the other items in the recommendation he had made to the Council. He said if the program is set up through the County, the citizens of the entire area would benefit by this and those in the metro area would also use the facility. In this case, the City of Fridley wouid not be paying for a facility for the entire metro area: He said this had not been an�easy decision and he said.the members of the Council are not perfect. Ne said he had gone into his area and got the pulse of the people. Mayor Liebl said those not in favor of the decis9on should not go away like loosers, but ban together for the good of the community. Councilman Starwalt said he was prepared to proceed with a motian Councilman Nee said he would abstain on the motion. He said if he vote, it would be assumed that this was a vote for the golf course. He said he is not opposed ta the.procedure. UPON A ROIL CALL VOTE, Mayor Liebl voting aye, Councilman Utter voting aye, Councilman Nee abstaining, Councilman Breider voting aye, Councilman Starwalt voting aye, P9ayor Lieb7 declared the motion carried four in favor of the motion and one abstention. MOTIQN by Councilman Starwait that the area generally referred to as North Park be designated as the North Park Golf Course Site. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a roll call vote, Councilman Nee voting nay, Councilman Breider votinq aye, Councilman Star��alt voting aye, Mayo�^ Liebl voting aye, and Councilman Utter voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried four to one. RECE55: Mayor Liebl declared a ten minute recess at 9:22 p.m. RECONVENED: Mayor Liebl reconvened the meeting at 9:47 p.m. - FdR VACATION REOUEST. SAV #73-11, BY ALLEN ZEIS. 70 VACATE HICKORY MOTION by Councilman Utter to waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance #556 on the second reading. Seconded by Councilman Starwait. Upon a roll call vote, Councilman Breider, Councilman Starwalt, h1ayor Liebl, Councilman Utter, and Counci]- man Nee voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEE7ING OF JANUARY 15, 1974: MINNESOTAi: � . , � �� 1 CJ , � � . � _ _ _ _ ._ _ , '� i � i � �� ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1974 PaGe 9 The City Manager said the Board of Appeals had recommended approva7 of the request in the sign variance which was for the purpose of chanqing the wording of the sign for speciaT events. Councilman Starwalt said the applicant had ordered the sign and did not know until after that time ihat this was not a conforming use in the Codes. Ne said he thought the addition would be a benefit to the applicant and the area. MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to concur with the recommendation of the Board of Appeals and approve the request for the sign variance for Ground Round. Seconded by Counci]man Utter. Upon a voice wote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE Of SECTION 214.053. 1. FRIDLEY SIGN ORDINANCE, TO INC LLOA�-- W THE-�ERECTTON OF A ROOF SIGN TO BE IOCRTED ON PARCEL 1500, AUDTTOR'S SUBDIVISION 88, THE SAi�1E 6EING 6253 HIuHb!AY �65 N. E., FRIllLEY, t=1INNESOTA.. Rc UEST BY fRIDLEY FIC SUPP�Y, 6253 HIG4i6+tAY �65 N. E., FRI LE� Y, MINP�ESOT . Mayor Liebl said the Board of Appeals had recommended to the Caunci] that the request be approved. MQTION by Councilman Starwalt to approve the variance as requested for Fridl.ey Office Supply that the taro unused signs be replaced and that the area be cleaned up. Seconded by Councilman Utter. .Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lieb] declared the motion carried unanimously. ,� MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the variances as requested by Degardner ' Construction Company for 98 Rice Creek 4tay. Seconded by Councilman 5tarwait. Upon a voice vote, aii voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. � — A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE Of SECTION 205.752, 2, FRIDLEY CTTY CODE, 70 REDUCE THE � MERN FRONT YARD SETBACK FRCP� 105.5 FEET TO 50 FEE7 TQ ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF BEING 71"3Z RIVERVIEw TcRftAGE N. E., FRIULEY, MItJNESDTA. (Rt U�51 t3Y MK. UHKY BETTCNER, 4536 7TH STREET N. E., COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNE.SOTA : MOTION by Councilman Nee to concur with the Board of Appeals recommendation and ' approve the variance requested by Mr. Gary Bettcher at 7132 Riverview Terraca N. E. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl deciared the motion carried unanimously. A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 205.053, 5A, FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO REpUCE THE � MiNIVt5U1N,): MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to approve the variance for 5400 Matterhorn Drive N. E. as requested by White Oak Builders. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt, Upon a voice vote, aTl voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Coancilman Utter to receive the mintates of the Board of Appeals meeting of Janury 15, 1974, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVIfdG 7HE MINUTES OF TH� HUMAN RELATIONS COMMIT7EE MEETING OF JANUARY 3, ]974: MOTION by Councfiman Starwalt to receive the minutes of the Human Relations Committee Meeting of January 3, i974, Seconded by Councilman Utter. � � � . �t: REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 7974 PAGE 10 Councilman Starwalt said the request of the Committee was to increase the membership, but he would not recommend the membership be enlarged, but rather that the Council make an effort to appoint members who will strive to attend the meetings. Mayor Liebl said the Chairman will suggest the appointments and the Council will make their choice known. _- � UPON A VOICE VOTE, all vating aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A C0�1MUNICATION FROM SCHIEFFER, HADLEY, BAKKE AND JENSEN REGAR�IN6 THE ORDER F JUDGE IVERSON - METRQP LITAN SEWER SOARD US CITY OF FRID EY S C L W UIT}� MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the communication from Schieffer, Nadley, Ba�:ke and Jensen reyarding the Order of Judge Iverson - Metropolitan Sewer Board versus the Gity of Frtdley adn the SAC Lawsuit. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a•voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. The Finance Director, Marvin C. Brunsell, said he would recommend the Councii take action authorizing the Administration to make the payment. The City Attorney said the City would have no choice, this had been a District Court Qrder. He continued, this had been a preliminary action and if the Court would decide in favor of the City in the future, the money vaould be refunded, or, if otherwise decided, the mon�y would be applied to the balance due, � MOTION by Councilman Breider to authorize payment of the SAC charges with interest. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote,.a1T voting aye, Mayor Lieb] declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Nee asked the amount of the payment and the Finance Director said this would be about $60,000, CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING A 25'UTILITY AND pRATNAGE EASEMENT ON tOT 3; BtOCK 2 Councilman Starwalti said he had no objections to the 1ot split and the ditch is presently being worked on. He said he would like to go to the site and review the installation the first thing the following morning. He said he would like to know if what is being done is what had been authorized by the Council. He wanted to be sure everyone in the area is satisfied. MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to authorize the City Administration to accept the 25' drainage and utility easement on Lot 3, �lock 2, Spring Valley Addition, with the stipulation that the lat sp7it be granted at the time when the road would be i.nstalted in the area in the future, and also that the lot split would be granted to the other people in the future if this is requested and that the letter as included in the agenda to Mr. Eyler from the Assistant Engineer, Richard Sobiech, be sent to the other property owners in the area that may be affected. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Mr. W. C. Eyler addressed the Council and stated he was the property owner. He said he understood in time, there may be a road cut through the existing lots. He said this splitting of the property with the subtraction of the 25 foot drainage and utility easement would leave an undersized lot of 62.5 feet by 150 feet, r;e said this would not meet the requirements for a minimum size lot in the City of Fridley. He requested the lot split not be made at the present time because his payment for sewer and water would be twice as much as they area at the present time. Ne said reguested in the future, if the road is cut through, that he be allowed to split the property and build on the 7,750 square foot lot. . . The City Manager repeated the applicants request that the lot not be split at the present time, but be split when and if the roadway would be installed. iie said this would only be split if the property owners would desire it split. He said he did not have to split the property. � Mr. Ken Hollister, 1466 64th Avenue N. E., asked if this arrangement would also apply to his property. The City Manager said this would apply to him also. Ne said � the ietter would be sent to all property owners in the block. i ' - L. ___ __.__. . ----_ ____._ �� , r , � , � __ , � r � , � � � ' � � { u � � � � � ' � � � � � � li i� � �3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1974 PAGE 11 Councilman Starwalt asked if this would divide the property and the City Manager said if the property owners in the area want this, this would be done at that time. He said he would stipulate that if they desire a lot split, there would be no trouble obtaining such a split with the undersized lats. tie said he did not think the peopTe should be penalized for giving the land to the City for the easements. A resident of the area addressed the Council and questioned why the ditcn was being installed in the area where the property owners had made improvements on their property. He quest9oned if the ditch could be moved to the side of this area where nothing had been done to the property. The City Manager said he would be in the area in the morning before the work would start and if there were any modifications to be made for any reason, this would be done. He added, they wouid want the property owners to be happy. Councilman Starwait said he wauld be in the area at 7:30 a,m. to determine if the work is being done in the proper area. UPON A VOTCE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor lieb] deciared the motiorr carried unanimous]y. RECEIVING PROPOSED qRQINANCE FOR RECREATIONAL MOTOR VEHICLES: Mayor Liebl said he Fvould recommend the Gouncil receive the proposal and take no action on the matter at the present meeting. Councilman Breider said he had asked that the proposal be prepared to follow up the discussion at the previous meeting of the Council. MOTION by Councilman Utter to recei�e the proposed ordinance ark� take na action on the proposed ordinance at the present meeting. Seconded by Councilman StarwaTt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. ' The City Attorney expressed the hope that something cou]d be done about the snowmobiles. He said the City had purchased one, but he thought it would be more feasible for the City to have additional vehicles to enforce the present ordinances. Mayor Liebl stressed he would not want something that would be repugnant to the peopie and he felt very stronQly that the Cauncil be very careful not to step on any other people. He said if the requirements are abused, they should be enforced. The City Attorney asked the members of the Councii to review the draft of the �tdinanc2 and make recommendations for its modification, He said he would revise the ordinance if they would 1et him know what their goal is. Councilman Breider said ihe snowmobiles are not causing probiems like the min�bikes. Ne said the noise is not a factor because they are being used in the winter.months when the property owners windows are clos2d, and there is no dust from the operation of the snoti�nnobiles. He recommended they be prohibited entirely in some areas Councilman Breider fe)t the present ordinance is adequate for snomobiles. Counci7man Utter pointed out thai there are other regulations regarding the use of the snowmobiies. Counci]man Utter added, if the operators of the snowmobi]es are caught, they can be fined. REGEIVING RESIGNATION FRQP� TNE REVEREND DOUGLAS HENDERSON, HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE: MOTION by Counci7man Breider to receive the resignation from the Rev. Doug7as M. Henderson as a member of the Human Relations Committee. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Liebl directed the Administration to prepare a certificate of appreciation. RESOLUTION_#17-1974 - REQt1ESTING THE RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT 70 MAKE STUDIES AND MOTION by Councilman Nee to adopt Resolution #17-19�4 requesting the Rice Creek Watershed District to make studies and improvement regarding Rice Creek and Locke Lake within the City of Fridley. Seconded by Councilman Breider, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Liebl said the City had not made a request for action previous to this time. He asked the Administration to get in Touch with the P. C. A. �. � i �• . . ` RE6ULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1974 PAGE 12 CLAIMS: GENERAL 34352 - 34426 LIQUOR 8522 - 8592 ' MOTION by Councilman Utter to approve the aforementioned claims. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl dec1ared the motion carried unanim- ously. UGENSES: BY APPROVED BY ��-- 6AS SERUICES: Abel Heating Incorporated Raymond Olson W. Sandin 266 Water Street Excelsior, Minnesota 55331 GENERAI. CONSTRACTOR � DaVerne Corporation David E. Ficek C. Belisle Serendipity Court New Brighton, Minnesota 55112 HEATING Abe1 Heating Incorporated Raymond Olsan W. Sandin 266 Water Street Excelsior, Niinnesota 55331 C. 0. Carlson Air conditioning Co. ' 709 Bradford Avenue North . � Minnapolis, Minnesota 55411 John Jenkins W Sandin . -,� SIGN ERECTOR ' •� � Lawrence Signs Incorporated Mike Gifford C. Belisle 945 Pierce Butler Route St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 ' CIGARETTE • Nudson Oil Company Ralph Swaney, Jr, Public Safety Director 7315 Highv�ay #65 Fridley, Minnesota 55432 ; HOUSE TRAILER ' American Auto Listings Franchising Systems Corp. 7395 Highway #65 Fridley, Minnesota 55432 MOTION by Councilman Utter to approve the aforementioned licenses, Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. ESTIMATES: • � Mr. Carl J. Newquist Smith, Juster, Feikema, Haskvitz & Casserly ' Builders Exchange Building Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 ' Prosecution work during December 1973 $ 7,180.U0 Comstock & Davis, Inc. Consulting Engineers 1446 County Rpad J Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 PARTIAL Estimate #11 for Water Improvement Project No: 111 � from December 3 through �ecember 29, 1973 62,22 ._ _ _____ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ . _. ____ . ' � � � u� �� f__ .. -- - - ___ _._. _ _ .. _ _ _ . - ; REGULAR COUNGIL MEETING OF JANUARY 2], 1974 Weaver, Talle & Herrick 316 East Main Street Anoka, Plinnesota 55303 Services rendered during December 1973 PAGE 13 $ 1,100.00 _� �i i} MOTION by Councilman Nee to approve the aforementioned estimates for payment. Seconded by CounciTman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebi declared the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT: POLICE TECHNICIAN: NAME POSITION SALARY STARTING DATE REPLACES Steven H. Eggert Police Technician $638 Jan. 22, 1974 Amy Hurron 577Q Hackman Ave. N; E,Police Department per Fridley month MOTION by Councilman Utter to appoint P1r. Steven H. Eggert, Police Technician in the Police Department effective January 22, 1974. Seconded by Councilman 5tarwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimaus7y. MSP: REPORT ON INSTA�.LATION OF STREET LIGHTS: MOTION by Caunciiman Starwalt to receive the report on the instailation of the Street lights. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously, GEORGE M. HANSEN COMPANY: AUDIT OF REUENUE SNARING FUNDS F4R THE YEAR 1973: MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to receive and concur in the audit of the Revenue Sharing Funds far the year 1973. 5econded by Councilman Utter, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lieb1 decla.red the motion carried unanimously. SENA70R WALTER MONDRLE: THANK YOU FQR RESOLUTIQN REGARDING FIREFIGHTERS BEING EXCLUDED FROM OV[RTII�IE PROVISIONS: MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the communication from Sonator Walter Mondale regarding the City's Resoiution regarding Firefighters being excluded from the overtime provisions, dated January 8, 7974. Upon a voice vote, a7i voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carr.ied unanimoasly, NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY: RATE INCREASE: • A. ELECTRIC PRICE INCREASE B. MUNICIPAL STREET LIGHTING RATE C. MUNICIPAL WATER PUMPING RATE Mr. John Ranck, N. S. P., addressed the Coancil and stated the last 9ncrease in rates had been in 1971 and this was an 8% increase. Councilman 6reider stated, this increase was far the incorporation of developing the Suburban Rate Authority, Mr. Ranck said the Company would favor a State regulatory body, this would be better in lieu of nothing at ai 1. M07ION by Councilman Utfier to receive the communications from Northern States Power Company concerning the increase in rates dated January 18, 1974. Seconded by Counciiman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIQN #18-1974 - RE UFSTING SUQURBAN RATE AUTHORITY TO REVIEW MINNEAPOLIS GAS OMP NY PROCEDURE OF ESTIf�iATTNG MONTNLY SER BILL 70 THE CUS MERS: Councilman 8reider said he had talked to many people abaut this procedure, and they would like some answers. MOTION by Councilman 6reider io adopt Resolution #18-1974 requesting the Suburban � Rate Authority to review the Minneapolis Gas Company procedure of estimating monthl� user bill to the c onsumer. Seconded by Counciiman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously, � a I i � 4G REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1974 PAGE 14 REVIEW OF MODIFIED PRELIMINARY REPORT ON SAFE7Y IMPROVEMENTS ON EAST RIVER ROAD FROM I. 694 TO RICE CREEK: The City Manager expressed concern for the establishment of some modified plans for the improvement of the East River Road area. He said ihe modified plan would allow the construction of access to be safer for the residents of the community. He pointed out on the map on the easel the area of the intersection of I. 694 and East River Road and stated the right of way had be2n cleared with the Minnesota Highway �epartment and the plan would shorten the ramp. He said the p]an had received the general concurrance of the property oHmers in the area. He pointed out there would be another entrance on Charles Street and East River Road. He said presently, the only other entrance to the roadway is north of the school property at the existing traffic signal. The City Manager said the plan woul•d provide a c�'ood traffic pattern. He stressed, he would like further indication from the Council so the details of Ehe plan could be worked out with the County. Ne said the major property owners have already approved the modified plan. He pointed out that big question to be in the area of East River Road from 61st to h1ississippi Street. He said this plan called for alternate streets being allowed access to East River Road. He said the plan would not take any homes. The City Manager said he would need an indication from the Council on the question of installation of turning 1anes, bike lanes, shoulders, side waiks and the width of the roadG�ay. He said it wouid be up to the Council to determine the width and the facilities. Councilman Nee said he would tike at least the sidewalk insta7led. Mayor Liebl said the City should make the improvements on East River Road by Downing Box before sameone gets killed. The City Manager said the sidewalk could be all of the shoulder and this cou7d serve a dual purpose. He continued saying the entire plan would not have to be completed at one time, this could be done in steps. He said he would like to request the funding from the County. Cauncilman Nee said he thought the plan to be very.constructive and a good plan. tie said the only question would be the "C" section or that from 61st to Mississippi Street. The City Manager said the Cour�il had a uthorized the project previousiy,but he thought the hearing process should be gone through to inform the area property owners. Ne said he would tell the County that there was concurrance on the plan in Areas A and B, but would need some further discussion in Area C. MOTIOtd by Councilman Nee to approve Areas A and B and authorize the Administration to draw a detailed plan to be presented to the County indicating the improvement. Seconded by Councilrnan Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl dec7ared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Breider asked if it would be possible ta draw a perspective as it related to the area structures. Councilman Nee said the Council is in agreement that there should be a shoulder provided. The City Manager asked if the sidewalks should be installed. Councilman Sreider repeated, he would like to see a color perspective i�efore he could determine the relative positions of the items being discussed. The City Manager said the Engineering Department could prepare a detailed plan. Councilman Breider said when the people are reviewing thep7an, they should have something to see. He pointed out that the City Council requires all �pplicants for bui7ding permits to provid� colored plans for review by the Council. He repeated, the City should show the people, MOTION by Councilman Nee to authorize the Administration to draw a detailed plan of Sectian C, one with and one without sidewalks and this plan to show the location� of the structures in thearea. Seconded by Councilman Utter, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. � � � � � � � � ia , � �� i � � � , _ ' � ' ' � � � � _ _ _ __ _ _ _.. . . _ _ ___ ___ ___ - - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1974 ------ ----- ---�.�.---�-, �7 i - PAGE 15 ADJOURNMENT: MOTiON by Councilman'Breider to adjourn the m2eting, Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley Ciiy Counci] of January 21, 1974 adjourned at 11:2b p.m, � Respectfutty submitied, ; �� ',� .. 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PLEllGE OF ALLEGIA�CE: INVOCATIO�: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF i�l I �'dUTES : i�EGULAR �OUNC I L I°iEET I NG, 1�ECEMBER I7, 1973 REGULAR COUNCIL PYiEETING, �ANUARY %, 1.974 A�UPT I O�V OF �1GE�IDA : VISIT��S: CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA - IS MINUTES) PU�LIC H'tARIi��GS: ►�oNE CUUt�CIL AGEidDA, JAIVl1ARY 21, 1974 OLD BUS I IVESS : PAG E 2 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE t�� tiACKHOE LOADER �TABLED 1-7-74)� � � � � � � � � � � � 1 - 1 D COf�SIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FRONT END LOADER CTaB�ED 1-7-74)� � � � � � � � � � � Z - 2 � REPORT FROM MAYOR LIEBL ON POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE USES OF I�ORTH PARK PROPERTY � � � . . � � � � � � � . � � 3 REVIEW OF MODIFIED PRELIMIiVARY REPORT ON SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON EAST RIVER ROAD FROM I,694 TO � KICE �REEK� � � � � � � � � � � � .• � � � � � � � � � , 4 - 4 J CUUP�C I L AGE��DA, JAiUUARY 21, 1974 �EW BUSINESS PAGE 3 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR �ACATION KEQUEST, SAV �73-11, BY ALLEN ZEIS, . TO VACATE NICKORY STREET BETWEEN BLOCK 3 AND �, AND �ILLEY ADJACENT .TO AND ti'IEST OF BLOCK 4, ONAWAY aDDITION, GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN 7gTH AND 79rH AVENUES, �ETWEEN BEECH AND RAILROAD TRACKS� ��. 5- 5 A I�ECE I V I NG THE ��I I NUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS I��EET I NG oF .JANUARY l5, 1974 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 6 - 6 I A� VARIANCE: GROUND ROUND B� VARIANCE: FRIDLEY OFFICE SUPPLY C� VARIANCES: DEGARDNER CONSTRUCTION C0� D� VARIANCE: GARY BETTCHER E� VARIANCE: WHITE OAK BUILDERS n � C�U��iCI L AGEfvf�t�, JAf�UARY 21, . 1974 �EW �US I �VESS- CCONT I NUED ) (�ECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE NUMAN RELATIONS �OMMI TTEE f°�EET I NG OF �ANUARY 3, 1974 r�� PAGE 4 r : CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM SCHIEFFER, NADLEY, BAKKE AND �ENSEN REGARDING THE ORDER OF .JUDGE IVERS�N - METROPOLITAN SEWER BOARD VS� CITY OF Ff2IDLEY {SAC LAWSUIT) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � S ' $ D CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING A 25` UTILITY AND �RAINAGE EASEMENT ON LOT 3, BLOCK Z, SPRING VALLEY ADDITION, WITH THE CONDITION OF APPROVAL OF LOT SPLIT: 1456 64TH AvENUE N, E, ,,,,,,,,, 9- 9�B 0 COU�C I L AGE"�DA, JA�IUARY 21, 1974 NEW BUSI�IESS �CONTINUED) PAGE 5 RECEIVING PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR RECREATIONAL i�OTOR �EHICLES � , , � , , � , � � , � � , � , , � . � . 10 - 10 E i�ECEIVING (�ESIGNATION FROM REV� DOUGLAS M� HENDERSON, HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE� � � � . � � . � � CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE I�ICE CREEK WATERSHED I�ISTRICT TO MAKE STUDIES AND IMPROVEMENTS REGARDING RICE CREEK AND LOCKE LAKE WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF FR IDLEY � � � � � � � � � � . � � � � � � � � � � � � 11 12-12A � . ' C�UNC I L AG��d�A, JANUA��Y 21, 1974 PAGE 6 , N�W BUSINESS CCONTINUED) ' C�air�s� , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 13 1 � � 1 � 1 �.ICENSES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � , � � � � � � � , , 14 - 14 C � � . . , ' � 15-15B ESTIMATES � � � � � � , � � , , � � � , � � � � � � � � ' � � ' . � APPOINTMENT: POLICE TECHNICIAN� � � � � � , � , � � � , 16 ' . ' I � , � i,t�U�JC I L AGEiVDA, JANUARY 21, 1974 COMMU�JICATIOidS: PAGE 7 �SP: t�EPORT ON INSTALLATION OF STREET �IGHTS� ,�..� 17 — 17 A �EORGE I�°�� HANSEN COMPANY: AUDIT OF REVENUE $HARING FUNDS FOR THE YEAR 1973� � � � � , � � � � � � �� IS SENATOR �V�ALTER ��IONDALE: THANK YOU FOR RESOLUTION REGARDING FIREFIGHTERS BEING EXCLUDED FROM OVER- TIME PROVISIONS� , � , � � r � � , , , . � � � � � , , , 19 NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY: RATE INCREASE A� ELECTRIC PRICE INCREASE� � , , , , , , � � � , � 2O - ZO A B� I�`�UNIGIPAL STREET LIGHTING RATE � � � � � � � � � Z1 C� I�IUNICIPAL WATER PUMPING RATE � � � � �� ZZ . ► ' � � � � �, � � ' ' ' . , _ THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL M�ETING OF' DECEMBER 17, 1973 ,, ` � , '. ' ' �- . � � � � � ' � � � � i_ i � 237 THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF DECEMBER 17, 1973 The Regular Meeting.of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7:34 p.m. on December 17, 1973 by Mayor Liebl. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Liebl ied the Council and the audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilman Breider, Councilman Starwalt, Councilman Utter, Mayor Liebl, and Councilman Nee MEMBERS ABSENT: None INVOCATION: � • Mayor Liebl offered a reading on liberty to the Council and audience. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mayor Liebl said he would like to add two estimates to the aganda and stated they were from Weaver, Talle, and Nerrick in the amount of $1,107.00 and from Earl Weilke & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $23,438.18 for work on E. Q C. Police Department remadeling. � Councilman Nee said he would like to add the consideration of placing "no parking" in the service drive abutting the Metro 500 station. MOTION by Councilman Nee to adopt the agenda as amended with the aforementioned additions. Secanded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. VISITORS: Mayor Liebl asked if there was anyone who wished to address the Council during the visitor's section of the agenda and there was no response. PUBLIC HEARINGS: PUBLIC HEARING ON THE VACATION REQUES7 SAV #73-12, BY EDGAR W. HOUSER, GfNERALLY CATED AT GUMWOOD STREET BETWEEN 77TH VE UE ND EAST OF RAILROAD TR CKS: MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to waive the reading of the Public Hearing notice and open the Public Hearing. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Niayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously and the Public Hearing on Vacation request SAV #73-12 opened at 7:39 p.m. The City Engineer said this would aid in the overall development of the area and would also aid in cleaning up the area. He explained that the building would be served by 77th Avenue and the portion of the roadway that would be needed would be retained. but the rest of the portion could be vacated. The City Engineer said there had been complete concurrance with all of the property owners of the area and they had all indicated they approved of the proposed vacation. He added, there had been a letter received from Northern States Power Company stating if all of the necessary easements are obtained, they would concur in the vacation also. Mrs. G. L. Christenson, 3019 Nash Road said she and her husband were present to represent f�r. Nouser. . The City Engineer said he would recommend the street be vacated if the City retained all of the necessary easements. He added, this. would create a better buildable parcel than is in existence at the present time. Mayor Liebl asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak to the Council regarding the vacation of Gumwood as proposed and there was no response. MOTION by Councilman Utter to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Councilman StarWalt. Upon a voice vote all vo tin y: Ma or Liebl declared the motion carried unam mously and the Public I�earing close� �.45 �. M. � ; i � i I i i ; �': ; ; i � � C ,� 238 I REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1973 OLO BUSINESS: PAGE 2 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR.PACKAGE PROPERTY AND CASUAL7Y INSURANCE (TABLED DECEMBER 10, 1973): Mayor Liebl listed the four companies who had submitted letters to the City Council in answer to the questions of the Purchasing Agent, Mr. Gordon Middag. The four low bidding companies submitting responses to the City were: P. M. Ends7ey Company, Home Insurance Company; Miner McAlp�n Agency, Home Insurance Company; Rice Creek Insurance, Home Insurance Company; and Anderson Agency, Home Insurance Company. Mayor Liebl asked the three agents if they would be willing to share the commission for the insurance coverage. He continued stating he personally felt if there is an agent which is offering the City good service, the City should stick with him. He said it has been the practice of the City that if there are bids which are identical, the contract would be awarded to the person who lived within the City. He explained, in this case, there are three agents who live in Fridley. Me again questioned if the local agents would be willing to diaide the commission on the contract. Mr. Bernie Black, Rice Creek Agency, addressed the Council and said he had discussed this possibility with the other agencies involved, and they had called back that morning. He said P. M. Endsley Company was not willing to work on any cooperative basis and split the commission. Mr.'Black said the agent from P. M. Endsley said this would not allow a large enough percentage to cover the costs of the service of the account. Mr. Black stated he had four full time agents who resided in the City of Fridley, and he would be willing to cooperate with the Anderson Agency, but Endsley had indicated they would not be willing to do this. � Mr. Richard Schillinger from Anderson Agency addressed the Council and said � , he had talked �to the other agents involved in the bidding and the problem seemed �"' , to be one of a very small commission if the amount were to be split. He said � � the question wouYd be whether the payment would be large enough, to cover the ; i service of the account. Mr. Schillinger said he would be willing to split the commission on the contract, but P. M. Endsley had indicated they would not. ' __ Mr. David Seppelt, P. M. Endsley, addressed the Council and said they had served the City's insurance needs for the past six years. He stated the agency had saved the City $33,000 in insurance premiums in the past six years. There were only two bidders the last time the contract had been awarded, he explained. Mr. Seppelt said there is really not enough commission to split and the cost of having someong take care of the account has ta be considered. � Mayor Liebl explained this would be a three year award with a premium of �. approximately $70,000 and asked how much time would be needed to service the � account. Mr. Seppelt presented the file of the City account to the Council and said there is about 2,000 sheets of correspondence and recordings in the file. He added, a lot of time and effort had been put into the account and the policy � had to be continually updated and claims had to be taken care of. Mayor Liebl said he would be concerned with having good service and he thought it would be easier for a local man to handle the account. He asked how much time•per year would be needed to service the account. Mr. Seppelt said it would take a man about three to four weeks a year to service the policy, negotiate the cTaims, and about two weeks by the claims person would be needed, some time is taken in issuing the policy and work is done by the office personnel. He said there are other factors such as underwriting the policy. He continued, it is cor�nnon knowledge that the commission would be 10� or $7,000, and there is not � enough to split and also cover the agency expenses �nvolved. ' Mayor Liebl asked Mr. Seppelt if Mr. Dale Hadrath, an agent of the P. M. Ends]ey � resided in Fridley, and Mr. Seppelt said yes. I The City Attorney asked if it would be possible for each of the agencies to service ! the account for the period of one year each. He said this would allow one of the agencies to serve one of the three years of the contract. . �� ; ' � ' � �' � �, ' . ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1973 PAGE 3 ' . . Mr. Schillinger said he did not think this would work, it would be a loss of continuity for the City. Mayor Liebl asked if the contract should be awarded for the three.year period to one company or another, and Mr. Schillinger agreed this would be the best procedure. , ' L. 1 ' ' � � ' Councilman Starwalt said he thought the contract should be awarded to P. M. Endsley Company. He said this would not effect the continuity of the present service and account. He said they had given good service to the City for the , past three years. Councilman Breider agreed. The Acting City Manager said the recommendations on the coverage as recommended by the staff shauld be considered also. He explained the base price,for three � years to be $70,431 and the additional cost of auto theft and collision coverage which would bring the total for the three year base coverage and the firt year auto coverage to $76,716. He explained this would also cover the open stock at the liquor store. The Finance Director explained that the price for the remaining two years may ' be in different amounts since there may be automobiles added and deleted from the policy. The Finance Director said•the open stock coverage would provide insurance for theft when the person would hide in the store and not break in, but haul away the stock. He said if the person did not break into the store, there would not be coverage without this plan. Councilman Starwalt asked if the bids from the four�different agencies would. ' be the same with these additions. The Finance Director said yes, there would be no difference in the price of this coverage. The Finance Director said the first year base price for the three years and the additional coverage would be $76,716 with the understanding that the auto insurance would be purchased at today's rates for the next two years. He added, -� - the cost would vary with the amount of vehicles and the drivers. Councilman Starwalt asked if the price for the first year would be $76,716. Mr. Brunsell said yes, the three year base insurance and the first year auto coverage. MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to award the contract for the General Liability • and Multi Peril Insurance to P. M. Endsley Company with the base bid of $70,431, , plus the coverage for the first year Automobile Coverage of $5,665, plus the Open Stock Theft Coverage of $1,080, plus the Automobile Collision covera�e at $143 and minus the Crime Option of $603, for a total of $76,716, with the remaining two years of Automobile Coverage varying in the approximate range of $5,800 per year depending on the automabiles insured and the drivers, but that this coverage be at the eurrent rates. Seconded by Councilman Breider. ' ' �' i � . ' � ' Councilman Nee said he would like to speak in opposition to the awarding of the contract to P. M. Endsley, although he believed it a sound principle to award the contract to an agency who has given good service. He said he had awarded insurance contracts to firms in this manner for his business, but he does not write his personal insurance with the carrier because he is not good, because he is, but, he writes his insurance with Mr. Bernie Black for many reasons. Council- man Nee referred to the time when the City of Fridley did not have a bank and Mr. Black was one of those in the City who worked very hard for the completion of this goaa. Councilman Nee said Mr. Black had done many things for the good of the Fridley community. He added, all of his employees live in Fridiey and buy their gaods in Fridley. Councilman Nee continued saying when all is even and there is a contract to be awarded, he believed this sort of community minded aid should have a bearing on the awarding of the contract. . UPON A ROLL CALL VOTE, Councilman Starwalt..voting aye, Mayor Liebl voting aye, Councilman Utter voting nay, Councilman Nee voting nay, and Councilman Breider voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried three to two. TO VACATE HICKORY STREET BETWEEN BLOCK 3 AND 4. AND ALLEY A .�6F�C6�K , ONAWAY ADDITION; GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN 78TH � �� t r � ,,. . 240 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1973 PAGE 4 ' � MOTION by Councilman Breider to waive the reading, and adopt the first reading of the ordinance for vacation request SAV #73-11, by Allen Zeis to vacate Hickory � Street between Block 3 and 4, and alley adjacent to and west of Block 4, Onaway Addition. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a roll call vote, Councilman Nee voting aye, Councilman Breider voting aye, Councilman Starwalt voting aye, Mayor Liebl vating aye, and Councilman Utter voting aye, Mayor Lieb} declared the motion carried unanimously and the first reading adopted. �''? RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 1973: � FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP. #73-12, BY MOTOFOTO OF AMERICA, INC.: The City Engineer said the request was for the placement of a film drop off center which would require a special use permit. He explained this request was made by Motofoto, Inc. and the Planning Commission had recommended the request be granted with some stipulations. The City Engineer said this would come back for Council attention under the minutes of the Building Standards Design Control Subcommittee. Councilman Breider asked where the building would be placed and the City Engineer.said this would be between the Rice Creek Shopping Center and the Hardware Store. He explained more parking would be provided and there is a large amount of property which would be usable in that area. A representative of Motofoto, Inc, addressed the Council and stated the west side would be a thoroughfare, not a parking area. Mayor Liebl asked if the operation was the same as the Moon Plaza facility. He said if this was true, there would be no need for parking to be provided � for the'operation. ; a Councilman Breider asked why tF.e facility was being planned to be placed i where it is and not in line with the driveway that is there now. The representative stated this was placed in this position at the suggestion of Mr. Levy, the owner of the property who plans some future expansion of the area. Mayor Liebl said Mr. Levy ownes the land back to the apart- ment garages. The City Engineer asked the representative if parking would be provided for the amount of parking space being used by the placement of the structure. The representative indicated the parking space would be provided to replace , the area being used by the structure. He again said Mr. Levy had planned �. the location of the structure. � Councilman Breider asked where the blacktop would be located. The represen- tative of the Company said the line on the plan indicated the striping of the area and where the blacktop would be. He explained, Mr. Levy had � plans to construct another structure between the shopping center and the Hardware Store. The City Engineer advised the Council that they could approv.e the special use permit which would be proper with the requirements, and after this the traffic pattern could be discussed within the consideration af the Building Standards Design Control Subcorrnnittee minutes. • Councilman Breider said he would be prepared to provide preliminary approval of the special use, but would not want to completely approve the concept until he has studied the traffic pattern of the area. MOTION by Councilman Breider to authorize preliminary approval of the special use permit with final approval to be given after a study of the traffic pattern of the area which would be brought to Council within the minutes of the Building Standards Design Control Subcommittee meeting. Seconded by Council- man Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. • . _. ' ; , ' , � ' � � • � r ' ' � � , � ' . � ' � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1973 PAGE 5 IDERATION OF A VACATION REQUEST SAV #73- SER: OF A ••� �� . �� virnv�n� nwiit�t� ruvu Int JVUIYt K1U111 Ut' WHY UI' /tS111 HVtIVUt: AND THE ALLEY RUNNING ON THE WESTERLY PR PER Y LTNE OF LOTS l- 8, BLOCK 5, �Y�TDITION, BET EEN 77TH Y. E. AN 8TH VE UE N. E.: ' The City Engineer advised the Council that this item had been acted upon. ARMORY PROPOSAL: The City Engineer said there was no action necessary by the Council at this time on this item. ENERGY CRISIS: The City Engineer said the Planning Commission had recommended that during the energy crisis, they be appointed as the Energy Commission and given power to make related decisions. .He explained the Planning Commission also recommended to the Council that they adopt a resolution which would indicate there would be no outdoor lighting in the City during the Christmas season. Mayor Liebl commented that the State and federal Governments had already determined there would be no exterior lighting for the holidays. He said he thought the recommendation by the State that the Civil Defense Director be appointed Fuel Coordinator would be a sound idea because the Civil Defense Director would be a full time employee and able to deal with the problems at hand when they arise. Councilman Breider agreed with Mayor Liebl saying with more people concerned with the energy crisis, there would be added problems. He said this should f be a Civil Defense matter. Mayor Liebl stated the State had recommended the local governments appoint the Civi1 Defense Director. � MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of December 5, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously and the minutes received.� . RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 1973: A RE�UEST FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 214.053, 3, FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO INCREASE . Mayor Liebl suggested the approval of the variance with the stipulation that if the operation were sold or would change hands in the future, the sign would be taken down. He explained that the sign on the business cannot be seen by traffic traveling north on T. H. #65, and there sfiould be better advertisement for a business that has entertainment and dancing on Saturday and Sunday evenings. . . Councilman Breider asked if there was a picture available for the Councilmen to determine the location of the placement of the requested sign. Mayor Liebl pointed out the placement of the sign •in a picture. Councilman Breider asked if the sign would be placed in between the posts of the existing sign and Mayor Liebl said yes. Councilman Utter questioned the dimensions of the proposed sign and Mayor Liebl said this would be 14 square feet. A representative of the facility addressed the Councilm an stated the sign would be piaced below the Shorewood Shopping Center sign. MOTION by Councilman Utter to approve the variance to allow the placement of the sign with the stipulation that if the business is sold the sign — � 2�1 ; �.; 1� 242 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1973 would be removed. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. PAGE 6 Councilman Starwalt said he believed the sign would be necessary as the operation depended on doing business in the evening hours and the facility cannot be seen from the highway in the evening. Councilman Starwalt commented that the nature of the business is an improvement and this is an asset to the neighborhood. � Councilman Utter pointed out that there are other individual signs in the area and there is also a large flashing sign. Mayor Liebl and the owner of the facility, Mr. Schmidt, discussed the need for the sign and the business' dependence on this advertisement. Mayor Liebl stated the operation has a seating capacity of 300. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. A REQUEST fOR A VARIANCE OF SEC730N 214.054, 2A, FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO The City Engineer pointed out that the Board of Appeals had recommended approval of the request. MOTION by Councilman Utter to approve the variance with the stipulation that no second pylon sign be erected as was the stipulation recommended by the Board of Appeals. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. A REQUEST FOR VARIANCES OF SECTION 205.103, 1, FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO REDUCE . C . The City Engineer reviewed the area and said there were neighbors present from the area. Councilman Breider asked if the building inspector would look at the , structure to determine what would have to be done before occupancy. The City Engineer said this is a fairly oTd structure and would require a lot of work. �1 `� _;:.! The City Engineer questioned if the Council should allow this type of work to be done to a building in this area. lie added, there are other areas � where the commercial properties occupy homes, but in this case, there would have to be an upgrading of the construction to be occupied. He said he questioned if this should be done because there are a number of other properties in the same situation in this area. He recalled the Council had determined. there should be a minimum of 20,000 square feet to the commercial properties in this area and this request was for a variance of 11,000, compared to 'j the 20,000 requirement. ' � .__ � Mayor Lieb7 said the Council had adopted the plan to use the 20,000 square foot lots in able to utilize every 40 foot lot in the area. He reminded i the Council that this policy should be followed in order to use every . lot in the neighborhood. He said this is what was promised to the area � people. He explained there are some very nice homes in the area, and there are also some people who are trying to sell their property. He also reminded � the Council that they had denied some variances in this area in the past. ; Mayor Liebl said he did not think the property was in good shape at the present time and he would like to know what plans the applicant proposed. He repeated that all of the lots should be a minimum of 20,000; or some � .� ', ' ' S , ; , i F � 1 ' ' `3. � �: �� . r I ' � � ' ' ' • ' r ,;' I ' t ; � � I � ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1973 --_ _ ___ _ _. _ ___ . __:_ _ � 243 PAGE 7 of the lots would be unbui7dable. He stressed that all of the area people would have to be protected and he questioned if the properties should be split up in this manner. He indicated the plan for development should be orderly and according to the plan of the City, A member of the audience addressed the Council and said Mr. Rothgeber was ill at the time of the present meeting and he was represent�ng him in the request for the variance. The man said there is a home on an eighty foot lot which Mr. Rothgeber plans to upgrade and spend about $4,000 for this upgrading. He added, he would like to convert the use of the dwelling to that of offices for attorneys or real estate. Mayor Liebl said this is not what the Council had envisioned for this area� and this would not meet the square foot requirements for the development of the area. The City Attorney said the original square foot requirements were for 25,000 square feet per building site and had been amended to 20,000. Councilman Nee said he thought the request for the variance had to be denied. He was not sure if the actions and requirements of this area should have been placed there in the first place, but since this had been done, they would have to make the best of it. He added, if the Council was going to take action like this, it would have to be followed. He said this may be pain- ful for the area. people; but they would have to hold out until it is profit- able for them to sell. He said he thought the Planning Department shou7d be assigned to study the area for the best possible development instead of continuing to just try to grasp the answers out of the area people while they try to develop the area. Councilman Nee said he thought it would be the best possibility to encourage one man to buy the area and develop it. He recalled there are some very nice homes across the street from this property, and these people's interests must be protected. He said if this property is to be developed,it would have to be a good neighbor to the people of the area because many of them would be there for a long time. He went on to state, the neighborhood should not have to put up with a mess, the ordinances should be enforced, Councilman Nee repeated that the people should have some concepts for guidance on what could be done and what could happen to the area. MOTION by Councilman Nee to deny the request for the variance as requested by Mr. Rothgeber. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimous7y. A REQUEST FOR VARIANCES OF SECTION 205.153, 2, FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO INCREASE o . _ MOTION by Councilman Nee to approve the variance as requested by Mr: Nasim Qureshi for 7514 A1den Way N. E. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. A REQU�ST fOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 205.053, 5A, FRIDLEY CITY CODE. TO The City Engineer said this request had been made by White Oak Builders and there was a problem with the construction time table. A representative of White Oak Builders addressed the Council and said he had talked to all of the area people personally, and none of them objected to the approval of the request. The representative said he had not been informed that he was to attend the Subcommittee meeting and had not gone to the,meeting. He said the footings are in and the blocks are 6eing put in at the present time. . '' � �� z; � r._'_ .- -__. _ __ _ �-. _._. _ . ... . - . 244 � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF.DECEMBER 17, 1973 PAGE 8 , The City Engineer:outlined that there is a 50 foot roadway easement area that is not being used at the present time. He added, the movement is to the west and this construction will not obstruct the sight from the corner with this amount of open area. He said the construction would be far enough back, and it would be in order to approve the variance. MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to approve the variance as requested by White Oak Builders for 5400 Matterhorn Drive. Seconded by Counciman Utter. Upon a voice vote, atl voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. ' MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the minutes of the Board of Appeals Meeting of December 11, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. • RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF-THE BUILDING STANDARDS DESIGN COPJTROL SUBCOMMITTEE OF CE�IBER 3, 1973: � I CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT SPECULATIVE BUILDINGS LOCATED ON The City Engineer placed a plan of the bui7dings on the easel and suggested the Council grant approval of the foundation permit only and the applicant would return in the future with completed plans for the five buildings. Mr. Zeis addressed the Council and said the exterior of the buildings would be break off b]ock and brick. He explained the piece of property to be triangular in shape and difficult to develop. He informed the Council that the same style of building would be used throughout the piece of property rather than varying sizes with different shapes. � The City Engineer advised the Council that a six foot utility easement was needed. � Mr. Zeis continued explaining the proposed construction stating the narrowest distance between any two buildings would be 90 feet, and he thought this would � be large enough to turn around in. He said the distances would vary from 90 to 130 feet, The City Engineer recommended to the Council that they approve the location , of the proposed structures at the present time and also approve the foundation permit. He continued, the applicant could return to the Council for plan ' , approval. Mayor Liebl said the applicant would have to come back to the Council for approval of the building plans and the landscape plans. Mr. Zeis said he � would plan for completion of the project in two years, he hoped to be completed by this time, but with the economy the way it is, it could take this long. He continued explaining he would only be building two of the structUres at this time. • Mayor Liebl asked the applicant if he would be able to come back in � r�.onth with the building plan and the Tandscaping plan, and Mr. Zeis indicated he would be back to the Council for this consideration. Councilman Utter asked if the facilities would be genEral warehouse or I factory and Mr. Zeis said they would be either, or what he could lease them as. He commented, he may sell two of the buildings and keep one like he had done on Beech Street. MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the location of the two buildings i and also approve the issuance of the foundation permit for the two buildings. . Seconded by Counci1man Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously, 1 � :, , ' � � ; , , ' , � � � , � - __.. _ _ — --- - - -- JI ' � t ' , r � r � �I � C � � --_ _ _ . _ _ — - -- -- —, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1973 PAGE 9 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT AN ENCLOSED WALK4JAY ON THE PRESENT C Rllf IIRF I C4 Fil N R f'IC FRT F P T T(1 • TN C MF RFT � The City Engineer outlined this request was by Riverside Car Wash on East River Road and Mississippi Place and if approved would enable the people to get out of their cars without walking outside. He stated the Subcommittee had recommended the request be approved, but there is still a need for a variance. He suggested the approval of the plan be taken care of in the future with the approval of the variance. Councilman Nee said no action would be necessary at the present time, and the City Engineer said this is true. AN APARTMENT COMPLEX ON THE SOUTH 698 FEET Mayor Liebl asked Mr. Rudolph Dante, Representative from the Wall Corporation when the plans for the complex would be ready. Mr. �Dante replied they are working as fast as possible and he did not want this to be a poor plan. He continued saying he would like to present the plan to the staff first and obtain their input before going t'o the Subcommittee with the ideas. 245 , MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the Minutes of the Building Standards Design Control Subcommittee Meeting of December.l3, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF WALL CORPORATION BUILDING PERMITS: The City Engineer up dated the Council saying there was a need for an extension on the Wall Corporation Building Permits that had been issued. He explained that there is a requirement for a surcharge in the State Building Code, but this charge could be transferred if the permits are extended. Mr. Dante said he would like an extansion from the City on the Building Permits and he would like the input on the extension from the Metro Sewer Board for SAC charges. He said if there are additional charges, this would have to be considered. He added, if the Wall Corporation had to cancel the present permits and re-apply, this would destroy them. The City Engineer responded that the City would like to help in any way possible and he wou7d recommend that the Council take action extending the permits. He said a credit could be given on the new plan. MOTION by Councilman Utter to extend the Building Permits for the Wall Corporation complex. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVI•NG THE MINUTES OF THE CNARTER COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 1973: MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the minutes of the Charter Commission Meeting of November 20, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a�voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lieb] declared the motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT FOR TAX FORFEIT PARCELS: , MOTION by Councilman Breider to concur with the recommendations of .the Adminis- tration and approve the payment for tax forfeit parcels. Seconded by Counci]man Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #159-1973 - DESIGNATING THE CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR AS LOCAL FUEL IN TOR: MOTION by Councilman Breider to designate the Civil Defense Director, Mr. Robert � � � r-- - .-.-__ _ _ _ _ - - __ __ _ 246 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1973 PAGE �p Aldrich, as the Local Fuel Coordinator. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unan9mously. i � RESOLUTION #160 1973 - AUTHORIZING TNE IMPLEMENTATION OF FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMETdT � MOTION by Councilman Nee to adopt Resolution #160-1973 for the authorization of the implementation of Flood Plain Management Control for the purpose of ' applying for Flood Insurance under the National Flood Insurance Act. Seconded ' by Councilman Brc:ider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. ' RESOLUTION #161-1973 - AU7HORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING_AND_REPLATTING . , . MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #161-1973. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #162-1973 - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING 7NE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSE MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #162-1973. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote� all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #163-1973 - AUTNORIZING AND DIRECTING THE REPLATTING OF SPECIAL ASSESS- TOWNHOUSE REPLAT: MOTION by_Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #163-1973. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #164-1973 - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESS- MENTS ON PARCEL 205, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION N0. 59: MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #164-1973. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #165-1973 - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESS- MENTS ON LOT 5, BLOCK l, PARCE 200, SPRING LAKE PARK LAKESIDE ADDITI N: MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #165-1973. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. , APPOINTMENTS: CITY EMPLOYEES: NAME POSITION SALARY EFFECTIVE DATE REPLACE$ Del Zentgraf Engineering Aide $814 Jan�ar y 1, 1974 New 7390 Tempo Terrace Engineering Dept. . per . � Fridley, Minn. 55432 month ��h Brazil Police Technician $703 January 1, 1974 New Z� 6th Street N. E. Police Dept. per (John Brazil Fridley, Minn. 55432 month Dispatcher) Ronald G. Fields Operations & $805 January l, 1974 New 2626 9th Avenue N. E. Maintenance Man per ' Anoka, Minnesota Park & Rec. Dept. month Garry J. Volk Operations & $805 January 7, 1974 New 3614 91st Drive Maintenance Man per New Brighton, Minn. Park & Rec. Dept. month ' � — ' � ' � �� i ; ; � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1973 PAGE 11 MOTION by Councilman Utter to appoint the aforementioned Ci.ty Employees as recommended by the Administration, Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, t�tayor Lieb7 declared the motion carried unanimously. CLAIMS: GENERAL 34057 - 34119 LIQUOR 8458 - 8487 MOTION by Councilman Breider to pay the aforementioned claims, Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES: EMPLOYEE DISPENSING: BY: APPROVED BY; FEE: Judy Clark Ground Round Public Safety Director $5.00 2517 Quincy Street N. �. Minneapolis, Minn. Jacquelyn Schwartzwald Ground Round Public Safety Director 5.00 537 Rice Creek Terrace Minneapolis, Minn. Diane Lawrence Ground Round Public Safety Director 5.00 1704 Wellesley St. Paul, Minn. � JoAnn Foss Ground Round Public Safety Director 5.00 7895 East River Road #2Q3 ' Fridley, Minn. Helen Yeats Ground Round Public Safety Director 5.00 5712 Bryant Avenue N. Minneapolis, Minn. Alfred Gmeinder Ground Round Public Safety Director 5.00 5200 3rd Street N. E. Minneapolis, Minn. Michael Shelley Ground Round Public Safety Director 5.00 264 W. Robie St. Paul•, Minnesota Janelle Heikkila Ground Round Public Safety Director 5.00 1102 W. Gounty Road D Minnapolis, Minn. Laurel Powers Ground Round Public Safety Director 5.00 9724 3rd Street N. E. Minneapolis, Minn. Deborah Burton � Ground Round Public Safety Director 5.00 3229 93rd Drive N. E. Blaine, Minn. Sandra Steinert Ground Round Public Safety Director 5.00 1300 Grand Street N. E. Minneapolis, P1innesota Edward Hanson, MGR Ground Round Public Safety Director 5.00 1735 Marion Street #16 St. Paul, Minnesota GENERAL CONTRACTING; Follese Electr9c Company Gary Foilese C. Belisle 2520 Lowry Avenue N. ' Minneapolis, Minn. 247 -, d � k r � � 248 kEGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 1�, 1973� PAGE12 Mayor Liebl said Howie planned to s-;'' his business at the first of the year. and he would like Mr. Hill, Public `.��'�ty Director, to check the new owner and the fees could be transferred an� the new owner could pay al:l necessary fees. He said the business would be changing hands the first of the year. MOTION by Councilman Nee to approve the aforementioned licenses. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. ESTIMATES: Comstock & Davis, Inc. Consulting Engineers PARTIAL Estimate #4 for Ldater Improvement 1446 County Road "J" Project No. 109-A from May 25, 1973 through Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 September 10, 1973 $ 432.00 PARTIAL Estimate #9 for Street Improvement Project No. 1973-1 and 2 from November 5 through November 30,' 1973 $ 174.02 PARTIAL Estimate #4 for Water Improvement Project No. � 109-B from November 5 through November 30, 1973 214.46 PARTIAL Estimate �l for Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project No. 113 � • 3,250.00 PARTIAL Estimate #10 for Water Improvement Project No. 111 from May 25, 1973 to September 10, 1973 756.00 PARTIAL Estimate #4 for Water Improvement Project No. 110 from May 25, 1973 through September 10, 1973 1,116,00 PARTIAL Estimate #5 for Water Improvement Project No. 109-B from May 25, 1973 through September 10, 1973 774.00 Meeting with metro. Sewer Board personnel and preparation of Metro Sewer Comprehensive • 5,941.07 Earl Weilke & Sons, Inc. 2514 24th Avenue South . Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406 � 23,438.18 FINAL ESTIMATE E. 0 C. - Police Department Remodeling Project Weaver, Talle & Herrick 316 East Main Street Anoka, Minnesota 55303 November Retainer plus Expenses to the Anoka • County Register of Deeds 1,107.00 MOTION by Councilman Nee to approve the aforementioned estimates. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANGE OF DEED BY CITY FOR OUTLOT ONE, CHESNEY ACRES; A DEED FROM LESTER AND ARDETH CHESNEY TO THE CITY FOR STREET AND UTILITY PURPOSES: Mayor Liebl said there have been some problems in the area and now, Mr. Chesney had been kind enough to deed the street to the City. Councilman Utter sa•id he thought the City should accept the deed, because in case of a death, the City may have some court problems. The City Engineer said it would be necessary to obtain some legal documents from the home owners in the area stating it would be possible for the City to turn around in the private drives with the maintenance equipment. Councilman Nee said he thought the people would enter into such an agreement with the City. ,:1 � 1� -; i ! � ' ' , i ' , � � # � ' , � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1973 249 � PAGE 13 h10TI0N by Councilman Nee to receive the deed and accept ownership of the street �for the purposes of�maintenance and utilities. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Mr. Donald C. Carrigan said he would sign such an agreement with the City for the turning of vehicles in the private drive. Mr. Earl Vickerman said he had bought the Chesney property and he could see no problems in this proposed acceptance of the deed or the agreement for the turning of the equipment in the private drives. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING COMMUNICATION FROM MR. IRVIN F. KORS7 REGARDING ADVERTISING BY HOME DELIVERY AND RESPONSE MADE BY ASSISSTANT CITY MANAGER/PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR: MOTION by Councilman 6reider to receive the communications from Mr. James Hill, Public Safety Director and from Mr. Irvin F. Korst regarding advertising by Home Delivery, Seconded by Councilman Utte�: Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: OFFIGE OF LOCAL AND URBAN AFFAIRS: NORTH PARK PHASE I: MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the communication from Mr. William A. Adkins, Director of Parks and Recreation Grants Section of the Office of LocaT and Urban Affairs, dated December 6, 1973 regarding the 50% LAWCON reimbursement in the amount of $68,148 for North Park - Phase I, and that the Administration is directed to send a letter of thank you to the Office of Local and Urban Affairs. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. OFFICE OF LOCAL AND URBAN AFFAIRS: ISLANDS OF PEACE: The City Attorney�said the funds would provide for some of the costs in payment for the contract for deed on the parc�ls. He commented that he agreed with Mr. Kohlan who was in the process of drawing up the agreement on the property. Councilman Nee questioned if the City or the Foundation had t�ken title to the property. The City Attorney said $15,000 has been given io the property owner from the Foundation for the Islands of Peace. He said the agreement would state that the City would be contracting for a part of the land. Counciman Nee expressed concern that the City may be in trouble after the property owner read the letter from the Office of Local and Urban Affairs. The City Attorney advised Cou'ncilman Nee that the properiy owner could not take action against the City, the only thing they could do is cancel the contract. MOTjON by Councilman Utter to receive the communication from Mr. James J. Solem, ' Director, Office of Local and Urban Affairs, dated December 14, 1973. Seconded by Counci.lman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. ; � CONSIDERATION OF EXTRA HOLIDAY SCHEDULE FOR 1974: • � The Acting City Manager/City Engineer referred to the schedule as submitted to the Council by the Administration. He said in addition to the nine holidays befing received by the City employees, July 5, 1974, November 29, 1974, December 24 and , December 31, 1974, are suggested as holidays with the December 24 and 31 proposed as half day holidays. � ' Councilman Breider questioned the one half day holidays before Christmas and New Years Day and said tl�e City may save some money by closing the doors to City Hall rather than opening for a half day. The Acting City Manager said this had been their suggestion because if City Hall is open the days before these holidays, most of the employees would take this as a vacation day and not show up at all. He said that there is not too much activity in City Hall on these two days. 1 � 250 .. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETIN6 Of DECEMBER 17, 1973 PAGE 14 Councilman Utter suggested having the City employees take the full day before Christmas rather than come in for the half day, and have the City Hall remain open on the 31st of December. Councilman Nee asked if the holiday would be a full day on Christmas Eve and no holiday on New Years Eve. It was the consensus of the Council that this would be satisfactory. MOTION by Councilman Nee to allow the City Employees the addition of July 5, 1974, November 29, 1974, December 24, 1974, as extra holidays with the already scheduled days of January l, February 18, July 4, September 2, October 14, October 28, November 28, and December 25 to remain as holidays. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. The Acting City Manager asked what the Council would intend for the coming holidays. He commented that the State Offices would be taking the entire day of the 24th of December. He asked if this would apply to the City with the half or full days. • MOTION by Councilman Utter to grant all City emp1oyees including the Police Department Employees the day before Christmas as a holiday, and that no overtime , or time and a half would be paid i,o work out this schedule, for this adjustment. Seconded by Councilman Nee. The Acting City Manager asked if this would mean that the City employees would be working the 31st of December. He said this would be one day off and one day , on. Councilman Utter said this was his intent. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #166-1973 - EXPRESSING APPROVAL 70 THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The Acting City Manager said he had checked with the State Highway Department on this matter, but found that the State would need a Resolution from the City granting their approval of the placement of the signs in this area. MOTION by Councilman Nee to adopt Resolution #166-1974, indicating approval of the City of Fridley for the placement of "No Parking" signs on the serviee road adjacent to the Metro 500 station. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimousTy. REQUEST BY MR. EARL BIERMAN, 7830 ALDEN WAY FOR SPECIAL MEETING WITH THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL REGARDIfVG NORTH PARK: SET FOR JANUARY 15, 1974: Mayor Liebl said he had been contacted by Mr. Bierman who requested the Council meet with his group on the North Park issue. ' Councilman Nee suggested the Council set a date for a meeting. Mayor Liebl asked the members of the Council if Tuesday, the 15th of January would be satisfactory with them. The Consensus of the Council was that this would be agreeable. ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON 37TH AVENUE WHICH HAMPERS OPERATIONS AT FRIDLEY LIQUOR STORE ' AVTD -GEORGE IS IN FRIDLEY: , � Mayor Liebl said ihe roadway on 37th Avenue has been torn up which makes it very difficult to gain access to the Fridley Liquor Store and George Is In Fridley and he asked when this construction would be completed. The Acting City Manager � said the work would be completed the second week in January. �. I � , ! Mayor Liebl asked the Administration to forward this.information to the owner of the business and the Acting City Manager said he would do this. CONCERN REGARDING TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT T. H. #47 AND MISSISSSIPPI STREET: Mayor Liebl asked if the Administration had done anything to salve the problem of the signal at T. H. #47 and Mississippi Street. He commented, it is impossible for the traffic to get across the street before the light turns. The City Engineer said the signats are set to give the preference to the throu9h traffic. ' R , � -� � � � � ' - ' 1 , � � �. � �� u � i � � �I � � ' ' � � iI L_� � � � '� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1973 , . . 251 PAGE 15 Councilman Breider commented he did not think the signals were working proper]y. He repeated, il is impossible to get through because the lights change too fast. He said some of the time the light seem to work and will allow traffic to go through. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PROPOSAL CONCERNING PLACING A"NO RIGHT TURN" SIGN ON T. N. #65 ND OLD CENTRA AVENUE: Councilman Starwalt said he would oppose the placement of the No Right Turn After Stop" sign on the intersection of T. H. #65 and Old Central Avenue. He indicated the belief that this would make th�'problems of the area more severe. Councilman Utter said the cars do not stop there, they run right through. COUNCILMAN STARWAlT'S CONCERN AT THE INDICATION OF THE DESIRE FOR THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO WORK AS THE RECOM�IE DIPdG BODY DURI G THE E ERGY CRISIS: Councilman Starwalt commented he thought the Council should indicate to the Planning Commission that their concern for the problems of the City during the energy cri�is is appreciated. DRAfTING OF INFORMATION FOR ADDITIONAL LIQUOR LICENSES TO BE SUI3MITTED TO THE HOUSE: Mayor Liebl asked if there had been any information drafted to be sent to the House concerning additional liquor licenses. 7he City Attorney said he had the necessary information, but had not drafted the papers at the present time. PLANNING OF ADDITTONAL BUS STOPS IN CITY OF FRIDLEY: Councilman Starwalt questioned the City Engineer if ihe City had any plans for additional bus shelters to be constructed in the future. He said he had talked to many people and they all feel their local stop is the most important stop. Mayor Liebl said the Metropolitan Transit Commission had just adopted three of the proposed stops in the City and approved the construction of shelters. The Acting City Manager said the City had been working on the overall plan for the . City and there are other locations in the plan. He said the Transit Commisison does not have the revenue to complete all of the plans at the present time. I CONCERN REGARDING SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMEN7: i, Mayor Liebl asked the City Engineer if the maintenance equipment for the snow removal and maintenance of the roads during the winter months was in top condition for the upcoming season. ; The City Engineer assured Mayor Liebl that the maintenance vehicles were in good condition. RECEIVING BIDS ON HARRIS LAKE ESTATES: The Acting City Manager/City Engineer said the bids for the improvement of the Harris Lake Estates would be received nn December 20, 1973. He indicated he may call the members of the CounciT individuaily on this matter. ADJOURNMENT: � MOTION by Councilman Utter to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Mayor Liebl wished the members of the Council and Staff a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was adjourned at 10:10 on December 17, 1973. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Ellis S retary to the Cit�Council e Approved �.�--�—^ Frank G. Liebl, Mayor i �1 � TNE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1974 � � I � 1 THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETIN6 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF JANUARY 7, 1974 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of January 7, 1974 was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Mayor Liebl. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Liebl 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: Councilman Starwalt, Mayor Liebl, Councilman Utter, Councilman Nee, and Councilman Breider. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. PRESENTATION OF AWARD: YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: PAIiL S. SILSETH, EAGLE SCOUT: Mayor Liebl said it gave him great pleasure as Mayor to award the Certificate to Mr. Paul S. Silseth. He read the certificate aloud to the Council, audience, and Mr. Silseth Mr. Silseth thanked the Council and Mayor Liebl. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF DECEMBER 10, 1973: MOTION by Councilman Nee to adopt the minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of the Fridley City Council of December 10, 1973 as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mayor Liebl said he would like to add the consideration of the Reso7ution and Contract for the 1974 calendar year for the liquor store employees. Councilman Breider said he would like to discuss the installation of a smaller practice hockey rink facility at 7errace Park. �The Finance Director Marvin Brunsell, said he had an item which should be added, this being the cons��eration of the City endorsing a check in regard to the condemnation of the Trezona property for the Anoka County Library. MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt the amended agenda with the aforementioned additions, Seconded by Councilman U�ter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ltebl declared the motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO ELECTED OfFICIAL: . The finance Director administered the Oath of Office to Councilman Starwalt and Councilman Starwalt was presented with the Certificate of Election. Councilman Starwalt said it was an extreme pleasure to serve the City of Fridley and he would do his best for the City. VISITORS: . MR. LARRY QAKER, 711 HELENE PLACE N. E.: RESIDENTIAL GAS LIGHTS: Mr. Baker addressed the Council and indicated he questioned the continued use of gas lights in the City during the energy shortage. He asked if the Council � n � 1 � � � � � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1974 PAGE 2 could consider taking some action on the elimination of this use during the energy crisis. Mr. Baker indicated he was concerned about the use of the gas lights on private residential property. RESOLUTION #1-1974 - DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY B K DEPOSI : Mayor Liebl said he would recommend that the Fridley State Bank be approved as the official depository for the City of Fridley. MOTION by Counci7man Starwalt to.adopt Resolution #1-1974 designating the signatures for the City of Fridley bank deposit as indicated in the proposed resolution and deleting "Acting" in the title of Nasim Qureshi. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye; Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF NASIM QURFSHI, CITY_MANAGER;_ MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve and authorize Mayor Liebl to execute the contract with Mr. Nasim M. Qureshi for the position of City Manager. Mayor Liebl asked Mr. Qureshi if this would be acceptable with him. Mr. Queshi addressed the Council and said if the members of the Council, after he had worked with the City for ten years, and had been Acting City Manager for the past few months, felt that he was able to serve the Council as Manager, he felt this would be a great opportunity to work in this capacity. Mayor Liebl asked Mr. Qureshi if he would accept the appointment and Mr. Qureshi said yes. Councilman Starwalt said during the year he had served on the Council, he had talked to many people in his Ward as well as other parts of the City. He indicated he had heard fror� some people that Mr. Qureshi is a hard man to deal with, but in these instances, he believed the people were not trying to deal straight forward with the City. He said he believed Mr. Qureshi always worked for the best interest of the City of Fridley. Councilman Starwalt stated he thought this would be a good step forward for the City of Fridley. Councilman Breider said he was a member of the Corr�nittee for the appointment of the City Manager along with Mr. John Ha.ines, and Mayor Liebl. He said after the long period of time and receiving applications for all over the nation, they had come to the conclusion that the City of Fridley had the best men on their staff, by far, than the others over the entire country. He continued saying the more they looked, the more he realized the appointment should come from the Fridley Administration. Councilman Breider said Mr. Qureshi has proved to be very capable in the interim in which he had served as Acting City Manager, and he has controlled a good part of the City Administration in the past years as C�ity Engineer. Councilman Breider stated he thought Mr. Qureshi will be a good City Manager for the City of Fridley. Councilman Utter addressed Mr. Qureshi stating it had been a long hard struggle, and he told him to keep up the good work. Mayor Liebl said while he was in attendance at the National League of Cities Convention and also the State Conference, which Councilman Utter and he had attended, he realized how well off the City of Fridley is in comparison to the other canmunities. He said he believed Mr. Qureshi is responsible for this. He indicated often times Mr. Qureshi's job was very difficult as he had to be honest with the public and see the community progress without stepping on people's toes. Mayor Liebl said Mr. Qureshi's vigor and demonstrated progress is second to none. Mayor Liebl said he wished Mr. Qureshi well in this under- taking of City Manager. � SECONDED BY Councilman Starwalt. Upon a roll call vote, Councilman Utter voting aye, Councilman Nee voting aye, Councilman Breider voting aye, Councilman Starwalt voting aye, and Mayor Liebl voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously and said Mr. Nasim M. Qureshi had been appointed City Manager effective January 1, 1974. The newly appointed City Manager, Mr. Nasim Qureshi, addressed the Council and sai d he did not want to take all of the credit for the accomplishments of the past five I r ' { ' I � ' � � ' ■ . � , i � � ,_ 1 i _I ' ' i � � ! � � � � �� 3�_ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1974 PAGE 3 months. He stressed he had an excellent staff and it was through their cooperation that has made his position as Acting City Manager very comfortable and efficient. He continued stating it was his hope that everyone on the staff would continue to offer such cooperation as had been done in the past few months. He emphasized it was the team spirit of the staff thai had and would continue to allow the City of Fridley to move forward, RESOLU7ION #2-]974 - DESIGNATING TIME AND NUMBER OF REGULflfd COUNCIL MEETINGS: MOTION by Councilman Breider to designate the first and third Monday evening for Regular Council Meetings and the second Monday evening of each month as the Public Hearing Meeting of the Council, and that the meetings of the Council would begin at 7:30 P. M. Seconded by Councilman Utter, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #3-1974 - DESIGNATING A LEGAL NEWSPAPER: MOTION by Councilman Utter that the Fridley Sun be designated as the Legal Newspaper for the City of Fridley and that Resolution #3-1974 be adopted. Seconded by Council- man Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. FIP.ST RE�'`,�Ii;S UF AN ORDINANCE FOR THE VACATION REOUEST SAV #73-12 MOTION by Councilman Breider to waive the reading of the Ordinance and adopt the Ordinance on first reading. Seconded by Councilman Utter. The City Manager explained the Council was not vacating all of the street, only the portion to the alley. He said the City would be maintaining the roadway to the alley and providing a facility for the equipment to make a U turn. UPON A ROLL CALL VOTE, Councilman Starwalt voting aye, Mayor Liebl voting aye, Councilman Utter voting aye, Councilman Nee voting aye, and Councilman Breider voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously and the first reading of the Ordinance adopted. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR MOTOFOTO 0� AMERICR, INC.: AND IDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST SP. #73-12 BY MOTOFOTO OF Councilman Breider asked if he could see a plan of the building. The City Manager provided a plan for Councilman Breider. Councilman Breider asked the applicant if he had a photograph of the type of facility that would be installed. A represent- ative of the Company, Mr. M. E. Sleet, Billings, Montana, said he had a picture of a facility that is the same as the proposed construction and this was in Fargo, North Dakota. Mayor Liebl asked if this would be the same type of facility as is presently in the Moon Plaza Shopping Center and the City Manager said yes. The City Manager said he would recommend approval of the special use permit with j the stipulation that the facility would again be reviewed for �he use in a period ' I of three years. He said the permit should be made renewable after review of the ' � facility and the use of it. The City Manager said he would also recommend that ; the signing on the building be approved by a separate permit. � L_l ' MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the plans, approve the special use permit with the condition that the use of the facility be reviewed in a period of three years, and be renewable at that time, and that the signing of the building be approved under a separate permit. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF CITY TAKING OVER JAYCEE'S BILLBOARD AT CIVIC CENTER: MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to receive the letter from Mr. Richard Young, President of the fridley Jaycee's, regarding the City taking over the Billboard, dated December � i ( , � REGULAR COUNCIL.MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1974 PAGE 4 31, 1973, and that the City accept the Billboard. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Mayor Liebl read the letter from Mr. Young aloud to the Council and audience. He thought the proposal was practical and possible and asked the City Manager if this would be his recommendation. The City Manager said he recommended the City accept the Billboard. The City Manager stated he would see no problems with the suggested stipulations made by Mr. Young in his letter to the Council. The City Manager explained the Jaycee's would be allowed priority on the message on the Billboard if they would give the proper notice. The City Manager recommended that the City accept the Billboard. • UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF DECEMBER 19, 1973: EST FOR A LOT SPLIT: L. S. #73-10, DY WILLIAM F. SHARRATT: SPLIT � MOTION by Councilman Breider to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the lot split. Seconded by Cauncilman Utter. Councilman Nee said the•two lots were originally under the same ownership and•the assessments were no problem. He said the two properties are now under two different ownerships and the special assessments are being paid by one of the owners on the two parcels. He said all of the zoning and code requirements are met in this case and it would be in order to grant the lot split. Councilman Nee indicated he did not object to this particular lot split. Ne said in this cases where the property is split by the County, there is a question of whether or not the property is legally split. The City Manager said the City had a policy of requiring a lot split when the property is less than 22 acres, and is divided. He said in this case, it would have to be done by the Council. He said the County had already split the property in their records. He repeated the requirements in zoning are correct and it would be in order to grant the split. Councilman Nee said he believed there was something wrong with the process of lot splits. He referred to another case where the County had approved and granted such a split and it was against the best interests of the City and against the City Code to grant such a split. He stated, this case is different, but in many cases, the split could not be granted by the City. The City Attorney suggested the County Commissioners be contacted and it be suggested to them that the same procedure as used in the approval of plats be used in the lot sp7its. He said this would be logical and reasonable in this procedure. He said the Administration should prepare a letter to the County requesting this procedure be followed. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Liebl directed the City Manager to draw up a communication as suggested by the City Attcrney to be submitted to the County. MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of December 19, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. � RECEIVING TNE MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSTON MEETING OF NOVEMBER 26, 973: MOTION by Councilman areider to receive the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Cor�anission of November 26, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the moti.on carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING O� D�CEMBER 17, 1973• • � i' i .; ' r � � i � 1s ; � � i f � , � ' � ' � ' � ' l ' u � � � �l � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1974 PAGE 5 MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of December 17, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIUING THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION F DECEMQER 31, 1973: MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the minutes of the Special Meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of December 31, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager said he would like to discuss the proposal of the City's acceptance of the A Frame Building to be placed in the City's park. He said the City had worked on this arrangement with the Innsbruck North developer and he has dedicated the building to the City. He said the proposal is to move the building to the park on Arthur Street and the Parks and Recreation Commission has recommended this be approved by the Council. The City Manager pointed out there is some expense involved in the moving of the building. Mayor Liebl said this matter had been talked about before in the Second Ward. Councilman Utter asked if the $3,350 moving expenses would be taken out of the Park Budget. The City Manager said it would be. MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to concur with the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and approve the move of the A Frame Building which has been donated to the City by Viewcon because this would be a good addition to the City and good for the area. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS MEETING OF NOVEMBER 29, 1973 AND LETTER WRITTEN BY CHAIRMAN TO MAYOR LIEBL: Mayar Liebl said he would like the Council to autho rize him to answer the letter to Mr. Belgum in reply to the letter from the Chairman. Mayor Liebl said he was pleased with portions of the letter from Mr. Belgum and he thought some of the letter was not appropriate. Mayor Liebl said he thinks Mr. Belgum is trying to do a good job. He added, he appreciated his dedication and thought he is trying to create the kind of community that would work together. He continued saying as all of the members of the Council know, there had been a problem with the attendance at the meetings and this had been a detriment to the committee. He said in the future he would ap- point people that would assure him they would attend the meetings. Mayor Liebl said before the appointments for the first of April, he would pay special attention to the appointment to the Human Relations Committee so that he is 99% assured the people appointed would take the committee seriously. He said there are some people who had been putting in a lot of time and effort in an attempt to have the kind of com- mittee the City Council had created. Councilman Starwalt questioned the status of the secretary, Shelly Morrison. The Administrative Assistant, Peter J. Herlofsky, addressed the Council and said the Commission had requested a secretary the previous year and a part time secretary w� designated to take the minutes of the meetings. He said this practice was continued to the end of the year and now the Commission would like Council approval of this request for the coming year. Mr. Herlofsky explained the employment of the recording secretary to be part time and Shelly Morrison is the person responsible for this • position. Ne added, the part time girl attends school and works in the afternoons in the City Manager's Office and also attends the various rr� tings such as North Park and the Charter Corrmission and takes the minutes of the'meetings. He explained the part time girl is employed and supervised by the City Manager's office and this is an inexpensive method for the City to obtain this service and also good experience for the young lady who is planning to become a secretary. f4r. Herlofsky said this was brought to the Councii's attention as consideration of having someone in the City employment who could take on some of the secretarial duties and also take the minutes of the various City meetings. Councilman Starwalt said he had acted as recording secretary a few times and he thought it was difficult to submit just a few items.for minutes. Ne said he would favor this type of action as it would allow the Council to determine the activities , � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1974 of the committee and would be inexpensive. Page 6 MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to receive the minutes of the Human Relations Commission and authorize the Commission to obtain the services of a part time secretary for their meetings and that this be provided for the year 1974, and to receive the letter from the Chairman of the Human Relation Commission re- garding attendance at meetings, dated December 13, 1973. Seconded by Counci]man Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ltebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT - FRONT END LOADER (BIDS OPENED JANUARY 7,1974): The City Manager said the bids had been opened for the Front End Loader and the Backhoe Loader, but the Administration wished to research the models before the contract is awarded. MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the bids for the Front End Loader as follows: Bid #1 Alternate Bid Minneapolis Equipment Company $12,495.00 None Olson Equipment Company $12,890.00 $12,090.00 Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, t4ayor Liebt deciared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT - BACKHOE LOADER (BIDS OPENED JANUARY 7, 1974): P10TION by Councilman Breider to receive the bids for the Backhoe Loader as follows: A. & M. Industrial Tractor Midway Tractor Equipment Company Valley Equipment Company Duke Durfee Campany, Inc. Bid #1 $18,668.00 $15,210.00 $18,059.00 $19,269.00 Alternate Bid $17,438.00 $17,830.00 None None Seconded by Councilman lltter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIV:NG BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT - SS&SW #114 (BIDS OPENED DECEMBER 20, 1973): The City Manager said this would include the work being planned for north of Osborne Road, Briardale and in Harris Lake Estates. He explained there had been some problems and the project was rebid. The City Manager said he would recommend awarding the con- tract to A. J. Chromy Construction Company. MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the bids as follows: Planholder Bid Deposit Lump Orvedahl Construction Company United Pacific $415 285 Como Avenue Ins. Company St. Paul, Minnesota 55103 5� (�odland Associates, Inc. Alexandria Minnesota 56308 Barbarossa & Sons, Inc. Route 3 Osseo, P1innesota 55369 Northdale Construction Co., Inc 8208 Northwood Parkway � Minneapolis, Minnesota 55427 St. Paul Fire & $534 Marine Ins. Co. 5% St. Paul Fire & $440 Marine Ins. Co 5% Fidelity & Deposit $389 Co. of Maryland 5% 3 ,' '�j �� , � , � : � � � ' � i � � � � � � � i � I � � I i i �. � I � ; � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1974 � Planholder Park Construction Company 7900 Beech Street N.E. Minneapolis, P�innesota 55432 Metro Sewer & Water Company 1010 Currie Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 Hoffman Bros. Atwater Minnesota 56209 McDonald & Associates, Inc. 211 Pascal Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 A. J. Chromy Construction Co 5051 West 215th Street Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 Minn-Kota Excavating, Inc. 3401-85th Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55429 Widmer Bros., Inc. Spring Park Minnesota Bid Deposit U.S. Fidelity & Guaranty , 5°6 federal Ins. Co. 5% American Casualty Company 5� U.S. Fidelity & Guaranty 5% Western Casualty & Surety 5% Argonaut Ins. Co. 5� Transamerica Ins. Co. 5� `�> ' PAGE 7 Lump Sum Bid $513,150.00 F $437,218.00 $403,472.42 $411,070.35 $368,000.00 $385,556.01 $420,254.95 and that the contract be awarded to A. J. Chromy Construction Company in the amount of $368,000.00. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF INTERCEPTOR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT CONTRACT N0. 67 RENEWAL, TO BE EXECUTED JOINTLY WITH THE METROPOLITAN SEWER QOARD AND THE CITY Of FRIDLEY: MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the communication from the Metropolitan Sewer Board and authorize Mayor Liebl to sign the agreement, Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING RESOLUTION FROM METRO SEWER BOARD REGARDING APPROVAL OF COMPREHENSIVE SANITARY SEWER PLAN: The City Manager said this would be in line with keeping with the provisions of the Metro Sevter Qoard as provided last year. He said the Board would be working with the staff and the City could live with this agreement. Councilman Starwalt questioned if this was reaffirming the complete plan for the entire Gity which had been approved by the Council last year. He said the plan had already been approved. The City Manager said the Comprehensive Plan which would be approved is on file with the Metro Sewer Board, but this would still require a public hearing and the necessary procedures if an individual was to request sanitary sewer facilities to develop his property. Mayor Liebl directed the Council's attention to the change in the letter which d�- leted Spring Lake Park and included Mounds View. The City Manager said this correction was made because the plan deals with Mounds View and not Spring Lake Park. MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the resolution from the Metro Sewer Board. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Councilman Breider questioned the portion of the resolution which dealt with the exclusion of the City creating marshes. The City Manager said this portion has been discus�ed and there would be nb problems with the language. Upon a voice vote, all voting ay e, Mayor Liebl.dectared the motion carried unanimously. i I � � __ _.__.�_ _- .__.._. ._..-__�_.____-._._-___- -_.__-..______-_.___i ' ! .- _4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1974 PAGE 8 RECEIVING EVALUATION OF NORTH SUBURBAN YOUTH SERVICE CENTER REPORT BY ANOKA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT:' MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the evaluation of the report from the Anoka County Health Department regarding the North Suburban Youth Service Center. Seconded by Councilman Nee. The City Manager explained there would be a report presented to the Anoka County Commissioner on the Center. He continued on the staff level, it is believed that the service is worthwhile and when the administration problems are corrected, then the problems would be alleviated. He thought the support and funding for the center should be worked out jointly with the County. He stated the Center is guaranteed funding until September of 1�74, and from that time on, they would require additional funding. The City Manager said he would report back to the Council when and if there are further reports and evaluations on the Center. Councilman Nee said he thought this was an exhaustive study, and it was very well drafted. Mayor Liebl said there should be some decision soon. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #4-1974 - RECQh1MENDING THAT A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE NORTH SUBURBAN AREA REMAIN ON THE METROP LITAN SEWER BOARD: The City Manager said the purpose of this resolution was to inform the Board that the City would like to continue the membership of Mr. Joseph Craig as it is the feeling that there may be some shuffling of appointments on the Board. He said it would be in order to pass ihe resoTution stating the City of Fridley wishes Mr. Craig wou7d remain on the Board so there is some representation from the north suburban area. Mayor Liebl said Mr. Craig was the first representative on the Board from this area. The City Attorney agreed. Mayor Liebl said he thought Mr. Cr.aig had done a good job. Councilman Starwalt said he had attended several sessions, and he was not aware who he was at first. He said he thought it would be a good idea to continue Mr. Craig's membership as this would cont�nue the representation from the suburban communities and make it more difficult for urban control of the facility. MO7ION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #4-1974 recommending that Mr. Joseph Craig remain as a representative on the North Suburban Area on the Metro- politan Sewer Board. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #5-1974 - DESIGNATING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY AND CONSIDERATIOlV OF APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM AND OTHER CITY COUNCIL APPOTNTMENTS TO ORGANIZA IONS: MOTION by Councilman Nee to reappoint both members, Councilman Utter as Representative from the City of Fridley and Councilman Starwalt as Alternate, to the North Suburban Rate Authority. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice, all voting aye, P4ayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Breider to appoint Councilman Utter as Mayor Pro Tem for the year 1974. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P4ayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Nee to reappoint the current members, Councilman Breider, Representdtive, and Councilman Utter, Alternate, to the Anoka County Law Enforcement Council. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lie61 declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Nee to reappoint Councilman Starwalt to the North Suburban Sewer Service Board as Representative from the City of Fridley. Seconded by Councilman Utter, tlpon a voice vote, all uoting aye, 19ayor,Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. , � Cl 1 � , ' ' � LJ , � 1 � , � � j � ' 0 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1974 PAGE 9 MOTION by Councilman Nee to reappoint Councilman Starwalt as the Mayor's and Councilmen's representative to the Chamber of Commerce. Seconded by Councilman Utter. �Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Nee to reappoint Mayor Liebl as the Mayor's and Councilmen's r2presentative to the Anoka County Association of Municipalities. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, EFfECTIVE APRIL 1, 1974: MOTION by Councilman Breider to table the appointments to the various Boards and Commissions to February 25, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE RESIGNATION OF SISTER PAULA RIPPLE FROM THE HUMAN RELATIONS COh1MISSION: MOTION by Councilman Utter to accept the resignation of Sister Paula Ripple as a member of the Human Relations Commi�ion. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager expressed the hope that the Council would make the necessary appointments early enough so that the newly appointed persons would be able to attend some meeting before taking their appointed positions. RESOLUTIO(� #6-1974 - ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJEC ST. 19 4-1 AND ST. 1974-2 ADDENDUM #1: MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #6-1974, ordering preliminary plans, specification and the estimate of the costs thereof: Street Improvement Project St. 1974-1 and St. 1974-2, Addendum #1. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Niayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIONT#7-1974 _ RECEIVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND CALLING A PUBIIC HEARING MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #7-1974, receiving the preliminary report and calling a public hearing on the matter of the construction of certain improvements: Street Improvement Project.St. 1974-1 and St. 1974-2, Addendum #1. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl de- clared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #8-1974 - ASKING MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR ASSISTANCE: MOTION by Councilman Utter to adopt Resolution #8-1974, asking the Minnesota Nighway Department for Assistance. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, h1ayqr Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #9-1974 - ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF: WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #114, ADDENDUM #l: MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #9-1974, ordering preliminary plans, specifications and estimates of the costs thereof, blater and Sewer Improvement Project #114, Addendum #1. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Councilman Nee questioned if Mr. Qureshi would officially be the City Engineer for the purposes of signing the necessary Engineering forms. The City Manager said the signature would have to be made by someone who is registered., and he would continue to sign the documents until someone is hired who is registered. He continued, he would not continue to take care of the duties of the City Engineer. Councilman Nee questioned if, for the purposes of signing the documents, Mr. Qureshi would remain City Engineer and also City Manager until another registered engineer is hired. Mayor Liebl questioned if Mr. Dick Sobiech would be able to take over the duties of the City Engineer and sign the documents. The City Manager explai.ned that Mr. Sobiech is a graduate Engineer, but he had not taken the test which would qualify him as registered. He continued saying Mr. Sobiech planned to take the necessary � la REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1974 PAGE 10 test in April of 1974, and then he would be registered. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #10-]974 - RECEIVING PRELIMINARY REPOP,T AND CALLING A PUBLI MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #10-1974, receiving the pre- liminary report and calling a public hearing on the matter of the construction of certain improvements: Water and Sewer Improvement Project #114, Addendum #l. Seconded by CounciTman Starwalt, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ciebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #11-1974 - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON LOT 4, BLOCK l, PARCEL 1000, SYLVAN HILLS PLAT 5 ADDITION: MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #11-1974, authorizing and directing the splitting of special assessments on Lot 4, Block 1, Parcel 1000, Sylvan Hills Plat 5 Addition. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #12-1974 - AUTHORIZING WITHDRAt�ING A PORTION OF MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #12-1974 authorizing and directing withdrawing a portion of the special assessment of Lots 15 and 16, Parcel 1030, Spring Brook Park Addition, under the 1974 Service Connection Assessment Roll which was approved by Resolution No. 131-1973. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried uananimousl.y. RESOLUTION #13-1974 - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON LOTS 3 TO 7, BLOCK 1, PARCEL 140, ADAM'S STREET ADDITION: MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #13-1974, authorizing and directing the splitting of special assessments on Lots 3 to 7, Block l, Parcel 140, Adam's Street Addition. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, aii voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #14-1974 - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE RECERTTFICATION OF CERTIFICATION MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #14-1974, authorizing and directing the recertification of certification of a certain special assessments on Lot 1, Block 0, Parcel 3335, Riverview Heights Addition. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously Councilman Starwalt asked if the previous action of the Council regarding the splitting of assessments had been previously acted on by the Council as lot splits. The City Manager said the Council had acted on all of the lot splits in previous action, now the Assessment Department was splitting the assessments on the property. 15-1974 - APPROVING SIGNING OF TNE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING WORKING CONDI- OF EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE F0� THE YEAR The finance Director, Marvin Brunsell, said the only change would be that the employees base wage would be increased by 6%, all other items in the contract would remain the same. ' MOTION by Councilman Utter to adopt Resolution #15-1974, approving the signing the . agreement establishing working conditions, hours of employees of the City of fridley Municipal Liquor Store for the year 1974. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. � � ' � � f , F ' � 1� 1 � � � i � � i � � � �� I , , i' , ' � � , , � LJ , ,. ' r REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Of JANUARY 7, 1974 CLAIMS: GENERAL 34120 - 34351 PAGE 11 11 I LIQUOR 8488 - 8521 MOTION by Councilman Nee to approve payment of the aforementioned claims. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF ENDORSEMENT OF CHECK BY CITY CLERK FOR CONDEMNATION PAYMENT FOR TREZONA PROPERTY: The Finance Director said when a parcel of property is condemned and the City has an interest in the property, the City is named on the check. He sai� this is the instance in the Trezona property. The Finance Director said this first check re- presents.75% of the payment for the condemnation award and this will be a payment of $27,000.00 at this time and sometime in the future, a check for $9,000.00 for the remaining payment wou7d be issued. He explained there is a problem with the payment of the special assessments to the City of Fridley. He said the assessments are approximately $2,500. He said it is not understood if the assessments are in- cluded in the amount of the award. He said it would be possible to determine this and withhold the signing of the final check for payment of the special assessments. 7he City Attorney said it would be in order for the Council to authorize the endorsement of the current check, and obtain an understanding that either the County or�the property owner would pay the assessments when they come due. He said this may be taken care of before the endoresement of the final check by the City. MOTION by Councilman Breider to authorize the Finance Director to endorse the check with the understanding that the special assessments will be paid before the final settlement of the property and the second award check is endorsed, this pay- ment being made either by the County or the property owner, and that this under- standing be in writing by the finance Director. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, ail voting aye, P��yor Liebl declared the rootion carried unanimously. LICENSES: TYPE OF LICENSE EMPLOYEE DISPENSING BY APPROVED BY FEE Sharon Bahnsen Ground Round Public Safety Director $ 5.00 5 851 Znd Street N.E. #6 Mpls., Minnesota Dianne Johnson Ground Round Public Safety Director 5.00 5218 Washington Street N.E. ' Mp1s., Minnesota Cheryl Tesch Ground Round Pubiic Safety Director 5.00 5660 Polk Street N.E. Mpls., Minnesota Cheryl Tillotson Ground Round Public Safety Director 5.00 3914 6th Street North Mpls., Minnesota Kay Kraus Ground Round Public Safety Director 5.00 2216 Howard Street N.E. Mpis., Minnesota CIGARETTE • 7-Eleven Store James P. McConnel Public Safety Director 12.00 1315 Rice Creek Road Fridley, Minnesota . 12 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 1974 PAGE 12 GENERAL CONTfiACTOR APPROVED BY Boda Construction Co., Inc. By: Thomas J. Boda C. Belisle NEW � 11260 Buchanan Rd. N.E. , Mpls., Minnesota 55434 ' Naugle-Leck Incorporated By: Mark J. Dougall C. Belisle RENEWAL ' Suite 515-730-2nd Ave. So. Mpls., Minnesota 55402 ,;� � MASONRY , Sibell Construction By: Donald Sibell C. Belis�le RENEWAL ' 1405 Parkview Lane West Mpls., Minnesota SIGN ERECTOR'S ' Brede Incorporated By: James Bratland C. Belisle RENEWAL 2211 Broadway N.E. Mpls., Mn. 55413 , 4eroy Signs, Incorporated By: LeRoy Reiter C. Belisle RENEWAL 6325 Welcome Avenue No. Mpls., Mn. 55429 " Midway Sign Co., Inc. By: Arthur N. Y.ruse C. Belisle RENEWAL 444 North Prior Ave. St. Paul, Minn. 55104 Naegele Outdoor Adv. Co. By: H.A. Bartolome C. Belisle RENEWAL 1500 West 78th Street I Mpls., Minnesota 55423 - t National Advertising Co. By: D.W. Torgerson C. Belisle RENEWAL j� 6850 South Harlem Ave. ; i Argo, Illinois 60501 Nordquist Sign Co., Inc. By: Richard Nordquist, Jr. C. Belisle RENEWAL 312 West Lake Street Mpls., Minnesota 55408 : � Signcrafters Outdoor Display, Inc. I 13-77th Way N.E. Fridley, Minnesota 55432 By: James J. Stafford C. Belisle RENEWAL ' MULTIPLE DWELLING OWNER ADDRESS UNITS FEE APPROVED BY: William L. Zaier, Jr. 5761-2nd Street N.E. 3 $15.00 Robert D. A7drich, 6556 Central Avenue N.E. Fire Prev. Fridley, Minnesota 55432 N{OTION by.Councilman Nee to approve the aforementioned licenses as stated. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimoulsy. ESTIMATES: � j ; , Councilman Starwalt asked if the estimate as listed in the'agenda would be the com- �\,� plete and final payment for the construction of the Liquor Store. The City Manager said this would be a payment to the General Contractor, but there are two other contractors who would have to be paid in addition to this amount. He explained this would be the electrical and mechanical work. He explained there had been the amount of $520 deducted from the final payment because the building had not been completed on time. He added, there had been some difficulty with Keyway and the check would ' be sent to the Bonding Company who would disperse the payment to the individual contractors: He stated the final payment was less than what had been awarded to the contractor. He said the City had a direct contract with the electrical and heating contractors. , , � �� , ' , ' �J 1 L� ' ' � � � � J ' , 13 t � -. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Of JANURRY 7, i974 MOTION by Councilman Breider to pay the following estimate: Keyway Builders 10901 South Shore Drive Highway 55 West Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441 Approval of Change Order #6 DEDUCT of $252.25 (Credit for brick work and carpeting) FINAL ESTIMAT[ #7 $7,296.09 DEDUCT for Liquidated Damages 520.00 FIt�AL AMOUNT DUE PAGE 13 $6,776.09 Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl de- clared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION Of SMALL PRACTICE HOCKEY RINK IN TERRACE PARK: Councilman Breider said he had received a call from a gentlemen in his Ward concerning a practice hockey rink in Terrace Park. He indicated in the original memo from Mr. Brown, that Mr. Brown thought the creation of the smaller faciltiy would not work out. Councilman Breider said he thought the smaller facility may work out in a smaller.park such as this. Councilman Breider said he had received an estimate for the cost of such a facility, and it would be about half or $739.12 of the esiimate for a normal size rink for $1,500. MOTION by Councilman Breider to refer the matter of installation of smaller hockey r.inks in smaller parks such as Terrace Park to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review and that the matter would be returned to the Council for consideration for further implementation.Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carrred unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: METRQ LEAGUE OF MUNICIPAlITIES: LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMITTEES: Mayor Liebl asked if there were any members of the Council who wished to serve on the correnittees as requested in the letter from Mr. Gene Franchett, from the Metro League of Municipalities. MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the communication from Mr. Gene Franchett, of the Metro League of Municipalites regarding the Legislative Study Committees and dated December 21, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. REPRESENTATIVE DONAID FRASER: THANK YOU FOR LETTER ON EXCLUSION OF MUNICIPAL FIREMEN fROM LEGISLATIVE BILL: MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the conmunication from Representative Donald Fraser, regarding Fridley's letter of exclusion of the Firemen from the proposed Legislative 6911 and dated December 21, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURSES: NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE: P10TION by Councilman Starwalt to receive ihe communicat�on from the Department of Natural Resourses concerning National Flood Insurance and dated December 28, 1973. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. • LESTER H. SCHWARTZ, ANOKA COUNTY ASSESSOR ANO ARTHUR C. ROEMER, COMMISSIONER OF REV NUE: ET ERS F APPRECIA ION: MOTION by Councilman Nee to receive the communications from Mr. Lester H. Schwartz, Anoka County Assessor, letter of appreciation to Mervin Herrmann, and dated December. 13, 1974, and from Arthur C. Roemer, Cor�nnissioner of Revenue, State of Minnesia, regarding assessment equalization and dated December 14, 1973. Seconded by 14 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Of JANUARY 7, 1974 PAGE 14 Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, al] voting aye, Maybr Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION ON SCHOOL DISTRICT #14 BUDGET AND TAX INCREASE: Following a discussion of the various tax rates, the City Manager was instructed to request a budget from School District #14. DISCUSSION ON INVESTMENT PROGRAM OF CITY: Councilman Nee stated he thought the Finance Director was doing a remarkable job of investing for the City. The Council concurred. . ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Councilman Utter to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the Regular Meeting of the fridley City Council adjourned at 9:44 p.m., January 7, 1974. Respectfully submitted, Pat A. Ellis S ecretary to the City Council Date Approve • _ _ �� y � � Frank G, Liebl, Mayor 'i ' ,� ,� i � 1 MEMO TQ: Nasim M. Qureshi, City Manager MEMQ FROb4: Ralph Volkman, Supt. of Yublic Works DATE: January 10, 1974 SUBJECT: Comparison of Specifications and Biddings for the Backhoe Loader The lowest bid received for the Backhoe Loader was made by the Midway Tractor �z �quipment Company on the 65Q1-15 in the amount of $17,830. In ' some cases t}�is machine did not meet the specifications. The second lowest bid was received from the Valle � ment Com an on a John Deere JD-410 �-the amount of $18,059. his machine met all tlie speci ications. � Comparison: DESCRIPTION SPLCIFICATIONS JOHN DEERE-41Q FORD 6501-15 (Minimum Rating) Diesel Engine 4 Cylinders-ti'Jet Sleeved Yes No-4 Cylinder Sleeve- Battery 172 Ah11� Yes No-128 less Transmission Constant t�Iesh 8 Speeds For�vard 4 Speecls Reverse No Clutch Hyd. Direction Reverse Brakes l�ydraulic System Tires Additional Equip. Hydraulically Activated Oil Resexvoir-38 GPM at 2500 RPM Cast Iron tiVheel Disc Electrically Operated Destroke Valve for tiydraulic Pump Yes Yes Yes No-3 Speeds Forward Yes No=3 Speeds Reverse Yes No-Full Po�aer Shift Power Convextor Transmission (No Clutch) Yes Yes Yes Yes Mechanical No-32.6 GPb1 at 21 RPM Steel f�n Page 2 N�MO Td: Nasim A4. Qureshi. SUBJECT: Bid Comparison on Backhoe Loader DATE: January 10, 1974 DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS (Niinimum Rating) Cab Dutch Doors on Both Sides 1R JOHN DEERE-4I0 FORD 6501-15 Yes No-Left Side Only, Swing Out {aindow On Right Side Conclusion: Based on the above comparison we would like to purchase the John Deere-410 from Valley Equipment Company, because this machine met or exceeded all o£ our specifications and the Ford 6501-15 did not. RV/pl „�,��, /��.�' ��.�- RALP'H VOLKMAN, Supt. of Public }Vorks ��.CJ�� <:�1�� ?.^'� � -�', / v'� /e'� �c7 /-<yC'CJ_.✓7,,.t•-!,�/? G'-�'>'��..��' ( l../ /"� �� 1 - �. � 1B 1 MEA10 T0: Nasim Tl. Qureshi, City M�nager � h1EM0 �ROri: Ralph Vo1}:man, Supt. of Public ldorks ' DATE: SUBJLCT: January 10, 1974 Justification for Purchasing the John Ueere 410 Ba.ckhoe Loader � . After revie�ving and discussing with my utility for.em°n the various machines geared for our operation in t:his City, we feel the �Tohn Deere 410 ��ould Ue the best all around aizd a.11 purpose machine for the �aork. , � The basis behind our decision is because of the follo�aing reasons: ' 1. 1�'e feel that the engine being �aet sleeved instead of sleeveless would be much less costly maint-ena.nce :�ri.se if any re��a.irs would have to b.e made. If the ' motor would ever. need r.ebuilding only the pi.stons and component parts need re- placing and the b1ocY. would never. need reboring. In a sleeveless engine every- , Lhing must be replaced plus the block woulcl need reboring. 2, l�'e f.eel with the Jolu1 Deere constant mesh, 8 speeds for�vard, 4 speecls xeverse, , and the �io clui:cll hydraulic direction reverse t.ransmi.ssion verses tlie Ford con- sta�it mesh, 3 speeds fort,�ard, 3 speeds reverse i��ith fu11 po�,rer shift, power revexsing, toraue conver�er transrnission t.ha.t the Ford would not be a.s po�verful � as the Jolin Deere. It has been stated that with a Torque co�lverter there is as much .as 15% to 17 o po��er loss, �aliereas a Constant hlesh no clutch hydraulic direc�io�i � reverse there is anly 8o power loss. � ' , II 3. The wheels of the John Deere are made of.Cast Iron and not of steel ].ike the rords. ti'de have heard of some cases that steel wheels will snlit when used �aith backl�oes . 4. The John Deere tr.actor t�as the electri.cally.operated destroke valve for the �hydraulic pump. This added ec�uipment prolongs the pump life and reduces mainte- nance costs because the pwnp only operates when the valve is open. 5. 1Ve l.ike the features of tile cab much better on the Joh�1 Deexe because the dooz-s open on both sides for easy entry, removal, and better VeTltllc'3't1011. The caU can be removed completely and still has the OS13A required roll bar. The cab on the Ford does �lot tiave the roll bar built in. ' . 6. i�'e like the Jo}ul Deere's one r.eservoir 1-lydraulic System verses tlie Fords, three reser.voir system. The one reservoir enables only one oil check and change. It saves oz� maintenance time and cost, ' � ' , 7. The delivcry date for a John llcere is 30 to 90 days and.after an order is received will varify tlie date to 45 days. 1'he rord delivery date is from 90 to 120 days. 1�'e would like to receive this machine.Uefore the construction season begi.ns due to the many maintenaTice projects proposed. 8, r1y foremen and myself have had many discussions �ti�ith people actually operating the different macliincs. 'Tl�ese operators are workin� witlt North Central Gas Co. and , I�MO T0: Nasim M. Qureshi � SUBJECT: John Deere 410 Backhoe Loader ' , Page 2 Minnetonka Pools, Inc. and have the John Deere machines. In every case these operators felt the John Deere out performed any other machine. They stated the backhoe does not become jerky after much use, whereas others do. We talked to operators from Donavali Construction Co. who operate Fords. These operators stated the backhoe becomes jerky after use and also does not have the digging power of ttie John Deere. In conclusion, after researchi_ng this machine and the others, we believe � the extra $229 paid fox the John Deere 410 would be we11 worth the extra money. �Ve feel this machine is less costly to maintain and operate. 6i'e feel this machine has greater maneuverability and more digging poiver than the other com- , parative machines. Aiy foremen feel the John Deere 410 is the best all purpose machine for our operations that is offered on the market today. �� ! ' Rv/RN/pl JI � �� , ' � � , ' ' � -�� , 2 ��'-�. ��'u�`�. IZALP VOLKI�fAN, Supt. of Public Works ,/ � .��.-� RUSTY � LSETF�, Sewer Department Foreman G J % /,/,-' � �' V �,/' /I // r�� 6:=�jG%//� �J•' 6�L� � MERLE LONGERBON�,j t�'ater Departmen �Foreman 1C L.'i �I O � co 00 •,-1 � ' �; di O C'� � r, �t n G1 � � fi �i �i l � � � r-1 � � �i :i Z' �' �+ � .fl 0 fY; 00 ., � � c�i E-a �C � �, � �_� � f-� t -7 �� m I� i� �� r �� a� �� D O O C� �; c�'� vl co E� O �o r� N vl O �j- `= J cv v1 r� Lri 4� N r-I U ,� tn- . <n- H � a' ?" 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The basis behind our decision is for the following reasons: l. Comparing the specifications for the Owatonna 770 with that of the Waldon 5,000, we find that both machines are very much comparable. Our specifications included a towing attacl�ment with a brake at:tachment, ball and socket hitch ior towing the machine from job site to job site. The Owatonna could not bid or meet this re- quiremerit; therefore, their bid was $395.00 less than the Waldon bid. The alternate bid received on the Waldon without the tow- ing attachment was $12,339.00. If we compare bids without the towing attachm��nt, the �,laldon 5,000 is less b5* $156.00; but we feel the tow- ing att�ichmant feature is a benefit by saving fuel, maintenance and operati<�n costs. ' 2. Comparing the tire specifications, we asked for high flo- tation �tires, which would be ideal for Park Department work. The Owaton- � na can equip the machine with this size tire, but they extend beyond the ' bucket ,�nd this is not recom.-nended. This problem does not occur with the Waldon. , � Conclusion: Based on the above reasoning, I wouZd like to recomaiend that the bid be awarded to the Olson Equipment Company for the Waldon 5,000 Front End Loader. ' � ,. RN/ RV : ik � , �� i ��'', L •�� . � ARTHUR SILSETH Sewer L>epartment Foreman �-- ��; : � i�� CURTIS DAIiLT3EI:G Park Dfapar.tment I'oreman y� ! .r �2G1 � `/`7—�,��✓�,. �_ RALPI�Y VOLKMAN Superintendent of Public Works , � ✓� i.��C.:✓ ARTHUR OLSON Street Department Foreman , � , --. �. • � e, �; � fi^�' ,� �-�.-`.�- MGRLL LONGERBON,E i�� Water Department Foreman � '. � . �� (�LSON ��UI�'i�'�ENT COI��P��1Y ' � ' ' ' . ' , Ci�ty of k t°i di ey Fri d1 ey, P1i r�nesota ' . N°RTk � �'' MAIN OfFICE a�s,;,r�. �t �' 4411 HIA'NATHA AVEt�UE, MINNEAPOLIS, tA 2 A � ��}< � ,y E3RAP�CN OFFICE ��h c'�k � � 223 SOUTH 297H AVENUE WEST, DULU7N, MINN. 55806 �-�L,� January 9, 1974 ' ALT�Ri��n�TE `CO (1U� J�P��U,�P,Y 7�h 6ID . ' . Dedu�� for ta��ring �t�aGhn�en� �rith brake �ttachr�nt. and ba11 and socket hitch -�____..�______.�.�____ � 551.00 ' � 7his wi 11 1oti4Jer our bi ci an our I�;odel 5�OQ , t�lai don to _.�_��_.�____..__..__.._.--.�-_______-- � 12,339.0�--- . , , - c� � 1 � �r� � , Very �ru1y yours s �- ; � � . � � --� — � " ' ' � ' HJO/em 1 1 1 1 OLSOP! �QUI f'� iEf'�1' COP�PAPdY �� No�vard J. Olson, Sa1es t+tanager , . , . , , 0 0 , • � .� 2B � � ,� { _ �. , . . "-;r' MAIN OFFICE 729-8354 VU��1�' +�U�P1P��i11T �fli�Ii2i�lY� , 4411 HIAPIATIIA AVENUE, MINt1FAP0US, hiINN. 5540G � ORANCH OFFICE 722-0829 ''�"' ! 223 SOUTH 29TH AYEtiUE WEST, DULUTH, tdINN, 55306 :s.�..: r".s;,.� AEL' January 7, 1974 BID Oi� FRO`rdT EiaD LOAD[R City of Fridley . • � Fridley, Minnesota ' � Gen t l err� n: � The follo�,ring is our bid on the t�todel 5000 Waldon Front End. Loader: ]- Model 5000 l�la]don Loader, camplete with Ford, 172 diesel water-cooled engine, heavy-duty boom assembly with boom stops, two boom left cylinders, t4�o bucket tilt cylinders, � 6f3"3/4 cu. yd. bucket, 31 x 15.50-15 - 3 ply Goodyear hign fToiation tir�s, super terra-grip, 3 lights ti��ii:h guards, one extra tirorl: lighL- �rith gu�rd, cab, T•oll o��er guard coirbination, n�ets OSliA standard, defroster fan, windshield wiper, hot �•rater neater, to��rina kit with braking attachment and ball and socket, 4�aheei drive, horn, manually controiied emergency brake, articulated steering, keyed �•.ritch E� starter, fuel gauge, a��n�ter, hydraulic oi1 termperature gauge, engine hour m:ter, 12 volt clectrical system, poti�rer stee►•ing, 4 wheel hydrauiic brakes, electric mico brake lock FOa FRIDLEY ----------------------------------- $ 12,890.00 l� ove bid r�ets or exceeds all specifications called for on City of Fridely's Uecember 10, 1973 resolution. DELIVERY: •L�E1 =� after receipt of order. Parts f� Service available at Olson Equipr� nt Company, 4411 Hiawatha Avenue, Minneapolis, t4innesota 5540G. Thanks for the opportunity of quoting this Loader. Yery truly yours, OLSOid EQUIPh1ENT CAMPIWY ��`��'°� A. ��%'..�t"-t/ V Howard J. Olson, Sales tdanager . tiJO/em Encl. � Disiributors of Construciion nnd Indus�rinl I;quipmcnl 0 a�',c �- �: � <<, � t-� �t (el �� x �, N 3 N � . x � U 3 O � :t: . �� T . F{ � . ..:- cJ � � ' �� . O cJ U •.-t O �G-+ 1-: �' % G1 .-� � v O O , �{ . . . . „ y E� ( � N c� • !�� !1� � r-t C.:U a� � r.� c�o i o �'' •a . •� •.� - cn cn cn o , � � . rn cn , - M W . � ' cV� � . N . . G �-{ c7 • �' Q {� � �-� � P-� � �1 r ?t p � . W � � � �ttf G� cn C�' Cc7 ^ w � .. � . Z � . 3 tV �'a � O � c� ,-a c�1 vr �-� {ij, � r-:. • U � � �. � � • � ' w - ?a O � _ S I O _� .._.,_. � O ,•� U� �•V� .r' � v'S ,fi Q) p f� � • • 4, .� �t? c� v, .0 �n � j� ' . 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'�� c' :� cn �: 1. n. s: n.�' �_ u : �� u�; � r., �� " �� r: e, '�' � c, n� e� ? , r,� �� c� u;-� �� ~� r. rn.c� c� ;: v c, �~. . , � �: �i; �; u� �, � �n �� n r: �: e� �; c� .-e r. •�� -+ c: .-, �� e. -�: t.:�� ii U-� �� „•.� �:'c0 �: •u r� i. t: �> t: c.'� t. �,� �-+ t: �a C> t, .--+ �� 3� 3 1 l) •.1 U •. 1 t•1 •r+ •� 1 �.� •,� •.1 �)� •. 1 .-1 :t •r� C) cil •.1 t�1 N `1 '/. st'a l� C`d V� .P7 N U) V(T �: r-�•:1: rJ � i M i: r i l�l �. r< <'� � � i: CJ :) ; n: :r ;.:: ;y .--1 t',• � 2� ' ;. • . , .. ,'+ ' � I TEf� �!0 , 3 REPORT FROM MAYOR LIEBL ON POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVE USES OF IVORTH PARK PROPERTY 0 3 r' , ' � ' 1 1 ' C�to i�d�e � � 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE To all members Fridley City Council ANOKA COUNTY 560-3450 FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55421 From: Frank G. Liebl, Mayor Re. Parks and Recreation Duri�lg the past two or three months there has been an increase in the number of inqu:Lres regarding the councils posi�tion on the ultimate use of North Park. I am also aware tha�t Citizens Committees have been formed representin� both sides of �this issue. These people will be expending their time and effort ' in an attempt �to assure its use as either a Nature 5tudy area or a Municipal � ' �1 Golf Course. I pe:rsonally believe as elected representatives of the City of Fridley we must be pre:pared to make a decision on this matter. Additional study and promotional ef:forts by both sides over a lengthy period of time wi11 only create additional dis�union within our Community. � � We h,�ve spent �11,OQ0,00 dollars of taxpayers money conducting an ex- haustive study on the best possible use of this property by an indepenc�xit ' consulting fir;cn and additional taxpayers money involving countlesa hours of our administrative staff in providing information to the consultants and the Ad Hoc committee which was appointed to review the consultants study. We indicated publically, through the minutes of our council meeting, that when this report was placed upon our table we would act on the matter. ' � 1 �2 LJ C � ' ' ' �� ' ' ' ' �'� ' ' � ' ' 1 ' 1 t .':�� . _=�;!�r�,� , � � � , I reco�nize that to make a dacision may not be popular with a�l;the �itizens of this community but I am certain government would not continue to f�uictiori if we had to wait in passing resolutions and ordinances for unanimous citizens appro•val. Like Harry Truman once said" If it gets too hot in the kitchen its time to get aut". Gent:lemen: I am satisified that the study and its evaluations have been completed and any further studies will prove to be inconclusive and those people who are firm in their God given rights to their own convictiona will not be swsyed by t;he well intentioned motines of either of these groups. We h,sve been elected by the citizens of this community to be decision makera so now :it is time to quit straddling the fence and make a decision. Our failure to do so will only result in this matter being decided at the polls and. then only one side can prevail. If we can resolve this issue at this table I firmly believe we can do the best for the majority of our fine citizens. Ther�s are those who feel strongly that this area should be set aside for a nature a�tudy area and as I mentioned previously these people have a right to their opini��n. Likewiae there are those in our community who feel the best interests of F`.ridley would be served by making this area a Municipal Golf Course and being taxp:�yers in this community they are also entitled to their opinion. Afte:r careful consideration and study and meeting with people who represent both eides of this issue}it now appears to me�that we can make a decision that meeta and flxl.fills the desires of the majority of our citizens. �---°" � As y��ur Mayor I am suggesting and will later ask for a motion that will broaden our re�creational facilities by not just one program but by two �worthwhile programs. I am recommendin,g that we hire this year a Nature Interpretive Director and place him ��r her on our staff to promote and conduct those functions which �,ri:ll'pronide u�s with a better understanding of nature and how to 13ve and preserve it. This indiroidua.l and supporting ataff will be p�ovided office space in our Civic Center a:s a natural place of organization. 1 � 3 � ' ' i, J , , u I�� ' � ' ' � , ' �I ' C This program will be f�nded adequatly in order to be able to draw on all the resoursea of �the seven county metropolitan are8 and not be confined or restricted to one specif:ic area that in time( as poi.nted out in the Brauer Report) will be lacking in na-tuxal resourgea suah as the North Park Area. Thi;s program ahould encompass the natural enviormental areaa of Anoka Caunty and wo�rk with the County recreational department in expanding programs in the areas now being acquired by the county for this purpose. I am referring to the chain af :Lakes acquisition and Bunker Praire Park now under the control of the Anoka Cowity Board of Commissioners. By utilizing these two areas w�e have at our disposal iiearly two thoueand acreas of Natural Rsaouraes. Many other areas exist in Anokti County which although smaller in size and c�'ifferent in makeup auch as the Coon Rapids Dam axea, Islamds of Peace and our ot�m Locke Park��r will.complemerit thia program. Tax��a.yers and foundations throughout the metropolitan area have acquired and assembled other areas of interest and these also should be part of this comprehensive Nature Interpetiqe Program. .�� ,�"'` With this inventory of lancU a�nd surburban facilitiea w�e can have a nature prograni aecond to none in the �netropolitan area and again be leadera in Anoka County trlth a Nature Educational Pro�ram without penalizing those who uould like to see ut� have a profit making Munioipal Golf Couree. I am recommending that the eecond part of this motion des3gnate the North Pa.rk Areia to be a Municipal Golf Courae and proceed by this motion to interview and hire an architect and authorize the city to aell revenue bonds to fivanee the project. ' C II � • 11 � 1 : � 1 ,!: : ti= : � • • • � • 7 � = • = � • • �k�,� eommLni t!� the o== ortLni ty to ar .i �i= a.a i n f:ha rar.raAti nnal ot�l e. o �, eir • ehoj -.se-._ The alternative oP prov�.�� a �t`u__r�e CJe�er or a Golf Course �1y, o✓" ��'�d � �N�'""'_ is �iot very ac:ceptable� It is obvious if we as covnciLuan allow this courae of action to be t;aken �.�be responsible for dividing the citizens of our comm�nity intc� factiona that will be at odds w3th each other at a time when � � ' '. ' ' ' ' , ' ' ' � community harr,iony is needed and confidence i.n government at many levels has bsen shaken. I am aware that here are those in this community who would re3:ish this division but gentlemen lets us not bow to this �all minority. Our failure to act will only perpetuate these single purpose groups and widen the gap bet�reen the electorate before the people wi11 have the choioe to render their opinion at the polls. If this decision cannot be reached through council action by the majority of thia council I auggeat that we adviae the electorate here and now that �e have failed to agree and that thia item will appear on the ballot for voter consideration in the fall election. I am certain in my own mind that if thia item appears on the br►].lot the proponenta of a revenue generating Municipel Golf Courae wilZ prevail. 3'he income from this profit making recreational facility will provide the needed f�nds for our nature interpetive program without increasing the tax b�urden of our citizens. If this ohance to make this decision is waved by �his council and the citizens sustain what I believe the outcome of the vote would show, it will be ' impossible to ask �hese same citizens who have been involved with a lengtY�y and o� continving debate to now divert the profits �s a l�inicipal Golf Courae to a ' Nature Interpertative program. ' Gentlemen: If this be the case ,w� have failed in our responsibility and have provided only one recreational prograzn when the citizens of this Comm�unity could and should have had both programa. �-,�.i.- -, r' C_..----�---P , ��.�~-.� G,( `�.�t-�_ ` -�' U .' ' , ' This decision is still ours............ � fi'C;ca.c.. � <.[.� Frank G. Liebl� r�eyor , � ' � I � , � OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER FRiDL�Y, MINNESOTA January 4, 1974 � MEMO T0: MAYOR AND CI�Y COUNCIL , SUBJ�CT: NEk' TRAFrIC SAI'ETY STUDY ON EAST RIVER ROAD FROM T.694 TO MISSISSZPPI STREET �J , As Fast River Road has been a constant �ou.rce of traffic proUlems for. the City of Fridley, the Gitg has consistently been working with t.he Anoka County Highway Depar�ment to alleviate some of the problems o� this roadway. � In April, 1970, there was a saf_ety improvement r.eport prepared and � submitted to the City of Fridley and the Gountyo Pursuant to tliis report, there were a number o£ public r�earings hel.d an the proposa.l, with a con- siderable amount of apposition from the p-r�perty owners living along East � River Road, especially between the area of 6lst Avenue a.nd Miss9.ssippi Street:regarding the installation of roadcaay dividers. ' ' � ' � � ' , , � There are two divergent concerns of the County and the City regarding the movement of the traffic, i.e. the County`s basic concern is to move the traffic through the City and the City's concern is to see that the local traffic from th� City can get on and aff the hzghway safe�y. The City of Fridley has been pushing towards this end. Now that the improvement oL the intersection of Mississippi and East River Road has been completed, there seems to be general approval of the improvement by the neighborhood ai�d the general public. The City Council in general, and Councilman Nee in particuTar,�have been quite concerned about the traffic prablems on East River Road in recent times, especially the problems near the Georgetown apartment complex. We have been worlcing with Anoka County Consulting Engineer Jack Anderson to evolve a program towards'the safety improvement of East River noad. ' Attached heretvith is a map of the proposal prepared by Jack Anderson for the stretch of roadway on East Ri'ver Road'from I.694 to Mississippi ' Street which is really a comPromise between a perfect engineering solution and the general concerns of the-property owners adjoining the roadway in this area. 4 The Mayor and City Council _2_ January 4, I.,-, I must stress this is oniy a preliminary proposal for the Council review. We would like to see the City Council. give a thorough review and then offer their input hefore we prepare a formal presentation for further action. - The basic points taken care of in this report are: 1. Kevision of the intersection improvement of Geargetown apartment entrance and East River Road. This would require relinquishing some right of way by the Minnesota Highway Department. 2. Divider openings between Georgetown signal and the Mississippi Street signal allowing adjoining people to get on and off the highway and still provide a protected area. I am suggesting the Council review this material and then we would , request a meeting where this proposal can be thoroughly discussed to determine a further course of action. NASIM M. QURESHI ACTING GITY MANAGER NMQ/ms Enc. Layout of East River Road from I.694 to Mississippi Street Report from ,7acic Anderson, Anoka County Consultant Map of o1d proposal of 1970 � 4N ,� � ' � , Jac� .�nc�ezson Associates TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS 1�ELEPHONE 612 - 777-8976 January 4, 1974 Mr Nasim Qureshi, City �ngineer - Rdministrator Fridley City Hall � 6431 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, Minnesota, 55432 � Re: East River Road -�nok� C.S�A.H. #1 From I-G94 to ��lississippi St in Fridley Traffic Safety Study ' ` ' ' � ' 1 � I ' � Dear Mr Qureshi, � Pursuant to our conversation of December 26, 1973, on the above referenced subject, I am transmitting here- with a copy of a progress report on the project. The report includes a 100 sca1e sepia suitable for overlay on aerial photographs to facilitate study. If you do not have aerials this scale, T am su-re that f�r Lundheim would be happy to provide them. ` !�fe would appreciate if you would evaluate the concept from your standpoint and �rovide some general comments in keeping with the conceot approach. �!e want to remain flexible and adaptible with our concept until we are sure that all the problems have been identified. The renort suac�ests an imple�T�entation timetable which would schedule inform.al pub1ic presentations by the end of this month, so it v�rould be very helpful if we could have your comments within the next two weeks if possible. Ple.ase call if you have any questions. We will keep you informed of develooments as they happen. Very truly yours, . �l' �, � ��p �'�. ��.� C -� �"� l/ �.%;. c _ L �t Jack W. Anderson, P.E.� cc: J Lundheirn WNITE BEAR IIIlL5 PRUFESSIONAI CENTER 2553 E:AST COUNTY FtOAD E 4� WHITE E3EAR LAKE, MINN. 55110 ,� ' � �I. ' � , � � � ' ' � r � � � � , , ' Jac�2 �.nc�erson Associates TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS TELEPtiOtJE 612- 711-8976 ,lanuary 4, 1974 P1r. Jake Lundheim, County Enqineer Anoka County Court House Anoka, Minnesata, 55303 Subj: C.S.A.H.,#1, East River Road in Fridley, from I-694 to Mississippi St. Progress Reoort on Traffic Study. Dear Mr. Lundheim, Early in 1973 our firm was directed to take a fresh look at traffic problems in this part of the East River Road to see if there were any opportunities for innovative solutions overlooked in the oriainal TOPICS qlan. In our preliminary look at the area we identified three distinct study sections: 4C Section A- Tk�e Georgetown Court Apartment area from I-694 to and including the Doti�ning Box Company. Section B- The undeveloped industrial area from Downing Sox Cornpany to 61st 4lay. This section includes the proposed signal at 6lst Way which arill serve the RobertLouis Stevenson Elementary School. Section C- The residential area north of 61st Way , including the recently completed channelization and signalization at �1ississipni St. 7he three sections are identified on the attached 100 scale concept layout , which will fit over the aerial photoqraph of the area. . The three sections are similar in that all require four lanes for through traffic. However, each section is se�arate and distinct with reqard to type of access, accident potential and desian standards required to maintain an acceptable level of service. Each section is discussed in the paragraphs that follo�v. . � Section A- Fram I-694 to Doti,�nin� '3ox Company ' We looked at this section first because of the reported accident and access problems here. There are a number of factors which combine to produce a high accident�potential in this section. �ieing closest to the freeway, traffic volumes in this section are the hiyhest,as are the , V�HITE EsE_Af2 NILIS PROFf=SSIU�lAL CENTCft 2`�S3 �fA �T COUNTY HO�aO E WHITE ttEAR LAKF, MINN. 55110 w , ■ 1 � � ' ' . � � ' � ' � � L� � ' � , ' -2- operating speeds. The traffic volumes generated by the Georqetown apartment complex and the industrial uses have high peaking character- istics which compound the access problem. It is generally conceded that traffic in this section should be brouqht together at one good intersection, and traffic signals installed. How- ever, a poorly designed intersection would be a real bottleneck and potentially cause as many accidents as it prevented. Previous attempts at designing a goo� intersection were handicapped by R/!J constraints. The only apparent intersection opportunity was too far north. This ti�rould have caused an unreasonable amount of circuitous� travel for most trips which are oriented southward. No one was very happy with the previously proposed solutions. Ignoring the existing freeway access control limits, we recognized an onoortunity to construct a reasonably qood intersection about 20� feet south of the existing access control terminus. A preliminar.y desi�n was developed and forwarded to the P�linnesota Hic�hway Dept. (MHD) for review and con�ment. After several follow up rneetinqs with MND, they have now ind�cated satisfaction with our proposed layout and are confi- dent that details can be worked out. Followinq the encouraginq word from t�lHD we met with Mr. �Vasim �ureshi, Engineer and Administrator for the City of Fridley to invite his comrients on the new layout. His initial reaction was favorable and he has re- quested a copy of the layout for further study. Accordinqly, we are forwarding a copy of this report to him. Section B- Downinc� Gox Co. to 61st. l�lay. In our meetin� with P�r. Qureshi, we took the opportunity to discuss our preliminary thinking on Sections B and C. In line �vith previous commit- ments�in the original TOPICS study, a traffic siqna� at 61st ��lay is con- a given in order to provide safer acc,ess to the Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School. Previous thinkinq also suggested there be�no metlian openinq hetween the � Geor�getown intersection and 61st. !�lay. Ho�vever, the Georqetown inter- section has been moved to the south, and no fr•ontaqe road is proposed on the the east side be.t«een Sections ,1 and 5. This would result in -:.. 4D �• . �� ' � ;__! I I � i � �i ' � r fl � � � � ' , ' �� 4 E. a conflict between pedestrians and trucks at 61st t�Jay. We would therefore propose a median openinq at Charles St. as proposed on the Concept overlay. The pros and cons of this proposal have not been fu11y explored at this time. : Section C- 61st Way to P4ississippi St. Obviously the most difficult section because of the offset streets and the probable difficulty of R/W acquisition, this section none-the-less offers some opportunities for acceptable solutions in�terms of safet.y and accessibility. The arranqement of local streets in this section is such that th�re are no direct east-west crossings. Streets are staggered, creating a num- ber of T-intersections. PJormally T-intersections are relatively safe, but here there are too many in too short a distance. With this in mind we explored the pos�sibilit.y of providinq a limited number of T-inter- sections,to satisfy access nee�s. The concept overlay gives an examPle of how this can be done. Other combinations are possible, but we feel that this one is most wor°tiy of consideration. Essential to any reduction of accidents in this area is protection for left turning vehicles within a median area. This requires additional R/W width. Thanks to the now defunct hlinneapolis, Anoka and Cayuna Railroad there remains a 50 ft. wide strip of RJW adjacent to the east side of CSAFI #1 through Sections B and C. Although not entirely clear of dwellings, it does offer an opoortunity to provide the typicaT road- wa,y section needed Hrithoui undue impact on the area. Streets that are not provided tivith a median openinq c,an be treated in several ways. They can be cul-de-saced or connected with froniage roads. Both of these methods suggest development of a remote frontage road faciliiy. Nowever, there appears to be no reason to cut these streets off from simple in-out access as shown on the concept overlay. U-turns at the median opening locations would be tolerable because of •the low turning volumes involved,and the c�ans in t�,affic created by adjacent traffic siynals. Obviously, this si�bject needs further study and input from local sources. � � , � , Typical Section -4- 4F Traffic volumes continue to increase on CSAH�I._ The latest traffic count , (May, 1973) recorded a two-way volume of 18,50� just south of Mississippi Street for the 16 hour period from 6:00 A.M. to 10:Q0 P.M. Factored � for 24 hours, and for time of year, this would prabably be just over 20,000 A�T. , � � I J � � � The existinq roadway is four lanes undivided. Four lanes provides ade- quate capacity when the traffic is uninterrupted, but additional turn lanes are needed at signalized intersections where a share of the qreen time is allocated to the crossing street. As previously mentioned, a center median is essential to reducing the hiqh accident rate in Section C. The only question is whether the median should be wide enough to accommodate left turn slots, or if the median shoul� be an uninterrupted barrier forcing all turning movements to the ends of the section. The west side of Section C would be hurt the most by an uninterrupted barrier because of the lack of an opportunity to construct a remote frontaqe road. All turning r�ovements would have to take place at Missi- ssippi St. resulting in increased travel for the residents and an addi- tional burden on the intersection,resulting in a drop in the level of service it can provide. � The east side of Section C has a good opportunity for a remote frontage road alang the Burlington-Northern tracks. However, this too would re- sult in some circuitous travel, albeit not as severe as on the west side. ' We are therefore confronted with a tradeoff situation between (1) the high accident rate with no median, (2) the restricted accessibility and , lower. level of service at interseciions with an uninterrupted median, and (3) the necessity for dislocatin� a n�m�ber of families in order to ' provide roc�rn for a wider median to accom�nodate left turn slots. Consideration for sidewalks and bike paths is an additional concern in , deciding on the elements to �be incorporated in the Typical Section. , ' 4G Js►�t A�d�� a`�.�#...-,_.___�� ,. �� w � �. �'� '� �:� G��. �� ,,�--�^_ � � .;3`` : ' / � � i ..� . / ///J a� � / , ' /. i-' . / . �fJ % � .• o ;� , � � �. � ! // , � `�/ �{ /,' /' . J/ , . �" � �` � �� , �� '' j c�' ''y t� � ' �- / ' r`' / /. / /` t. / �r' .�� f o�. J � `' /� / ,� �J / � /; o � , �� % �'," �� a- v;;;r� � % % ,% �� '�4� �� J /�/ � / f— / SQ /� .'� Q/ ,/ / �< �� / i +� (r� � � ,�/,, /; �',. �; , � �` �:�---__/___ , z • `�' ��/ '� ' "_"'�.,�,�� ,�,. .�.1. . � ►---- -_ ------ _ __�— . •- Fa-- I 4 #- / p � ,�a� � .: � �bo- � 0 � � 2 •¢ � �dr. � p " � �4 ' � �a u t r J'� �7 � . . � ' � � . Ue�c 1 ✓ai�p �'� - �--^--._.. 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The main difference between Figure 1 and Figure 2 is that the 10 foot shoulder in Figure 1 is r�placed by a 2 foot gutter in Figure 2. Aerial ph�tographs indicate that two dwellings would be af- fected if the typical section in Fiqure 2 were implemented. These typical sections are suggested starting points for discussion. There arie rnany variables to consider before a decision can be made. tJidth of sidewalk, width of bike path, snow storage, pedestrian storage, all figure into the final composition of typical section elements. The Next STEP � Now that we have received a green liqht from the Minnesota Nighway Dept., and have informally discussed our progress with the Fridley staff, the next step is to meet with all affected parties in the area. Hopefully we can shape a proposal for an overall solution that is not only functfonal, but politically acceptable. � . This progress report will serve as a basis for further study and eval- , uation of the improvement concepts deveToped to date. A copy of this report is being transmitted to Nasim Qureshi for his review. At the ' same time we need to involve other interested parties to provide the local input for concept refinement to the point where the concept can be termed a propo_sal. Toward this end,I will meet with interested ' parties in Section A in early January. Contacts in seciions B and C should not be made until the Fridley staff has had an apportunity to , study the concept and make informal comment. ' With the benefit of Fridley staff comments we should be in a.position to present the concept to interested parties in Sections Q and C, the Fridley Council and Planning Commission, and the f�noka County Board.• , In a11 presentations it should be emphasized that we are trying to find ' ' '', ,• , ' ' ' ' � ' ' � � ' � ' -' ' 1 I , . ' ' � � � solutioris that are both functional and acceptable, and that input from these meetings will be incorporated into pr000sal form for official consideration. We should have comments from the Fridley staff by mid-January and be able to comolete the concept presentations by the end of January if all goes well. � This brings you up to date on our proqress. If you have any questions or suggestions please call at your earliest convenience. ery truly yours, , -c" . �C_ L.{� �. � � '.r.,�k t .'-`�-� ' _ � Jack W. Andersan, P.E. cc: Nasim Qureshi Attached: Concept Overlay JWA/jda 0 0 � � 0 � � �Q � � h W L� ,__ � ... , - - . - ��, .: ., , � o ; `..f � \y � I � � �� '\ �\ , +: - _ `, � `� � R � .= :;-� ,. , �,_ � -^� - , _ .� � `� . f " X �� \ '� `� .��\/'F\ \' I-,_��1 \\, 1d � :.,� . �� \ � �. \�t �. \ ` ~--, ; �--� ��' �, a :�: , , l _ �, �; . � �. . �� . � • , .•- : � 1 .,::rr:,��, _ s,MC��- --- � . -� \.. 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I 1 ,, i � i . i s ; .i ; a � ' 1 � � i� ORDINANCE NO. � AN ORDINANCE UNDER SECTION 12.07 OF THE CITY ' CHARTER TO VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS AND TO AMEND APPENDIX C OF THE CITY CODE ' The Council of the City of Fridley do ordain as follows: SECTION l. For the vacation of Hickory Street described as � follows: ' �I� ' ' ' ' � � ' ' ' ' : 5 All i�hat part of Hickory Street lying between Block 3 and Block 4, Onaway Addition and bounded on the North by the Westerly extension of the North line of Block 3, Onaway Addition and bounded . on the South by the Westerly extension of the South line of Block 3, Onaway Addition. SECTION 2. For the vacation of an alley described as follows: All that part of the 20 faot alley located.adjacent. to and along the West side of Block 4 Onaway Addition lyir�g between the Westerly extension of the North line of Block 4, Onaway Addition and the Westerly extension of the 5outh line of Block 4, Onaway Addition. All lying in the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, T-30, R-24, City of Fridley, County of Anoka, Minnesota, Be and is.he�reby vacated except that the City of Fridley retains easements for drainage and utility purposes over the portions of the alley herein described and vacated. SECTION 3. The said Uacatian has been made in conformance with Minnesota Statutes and pursuant to Section 12.07 of the City Charter and Appendix C of the City Code shall be so amended. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS �� DAY , 1974. MAYQR - Frank G. Liebl ATTEST: CITY CLERK - Marvin C. Brunsell Public Hearing:December 10, 1973 ' First Reading:December 17 1973 Second Reading : Gv� � �- ( ' Publi.sh. . . . . . . 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C0: ':'c"/7 S�'G. � Y , � R�. �.4-.� � �,• 9. .r ' � V14�+ V!. rtiui�y THE MINU'PES OF THE_BOA;'.D OF APPEALS SUBCOMNIITTEE MGETING OI�' JANUAfiY 15, 1974 The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairman Crowder at 7:30 P.M. MEMB�RS P1t�SENT: Cro�ader, Gabel, Plemel ' MEMBERS ABSENT: Drigans, Wahlberg OTHERS PR�SENT: Howard Mattson, Engineering Aide MOTION by Plemel, seconded by Gabel, to approve the minutes of the December 11, � 1973 meeting as �aritten. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. � ' ' ' ' � r , � ' LJ , , � ' � 1. A R�QUEST I'OP. A VARI�'1I�10E Or SECTION 214.053, 2, FRIDLEY SIGN ORDINANCE, TO Iti'CRE�'1S.E� THE T�t1XI2�fU�i SIGN A?'L; �i FOF. A rP.r� Sr�NDING SIGN IN A C-2S 7,O:��ING DISTP.ICT FR0�1 100 S UAI:E 1 E],T TO 120 SOU._�I�F I'FET TO ALLOW THE ADDIT.ION Ol� A 3 FOOT BY 8 FCOT P��df�L ONTO AN T�YISTING l�P.EE STA��ING SIGN LOCATED ON YE�RT OF LOT 2, PA,�:CLL 80, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISIO�I ;F1.53, T.iT� S_�1c�!', BEI�?G 5277 CENT��L AVEtitiE N.E:z I'RIDLF�.', 11It`�IESOTA. R� UEST BY TTIE Gi:OL�D ROUND, 5277 CENTRAI� E�V��?U� N.E., FI'.IDLLY, MI\TiVF.SOTA.) MOTION by Gabel, seconded by Plemel, Lo waive reading the public hearing notice. Upon a voice vote, ther e being no nays, the motion carried. Mr. Ed Hanson, representing The Ground Round, was present to present the request. Mr. Hanson said that basically the existing sign is l00 square feet which is the maximum allowed by the City Code. He said the reader board is usually a part of their signs. He said it is plastic and uses various letters to advertise specials in the restaurant and they would like to use it on this sign. He added it would be nice to have but they need a variance to put it up. Chairman Crowdex asked why �he panel wasn't put up with the original sign? Mr. Hanson said they could not put it up because of the total sign area allowed by the City, and that �hey didn't find this out until after the sign was ordered. Mr. Plemel asked about the material of the pane.l. He said the drawing says it is xough sawn ceda-r wood. Mr. Hanson.said the edging is probably.cedar but the par� where the leteers are is probably metal. � Chairman Crowder asked if the message would be used to advertise programs coming up? Mr. Hanson said that it would. Chairman Crowder asked about the elevation of the land in regard to Central Avenue. Mr. Hanson said the xestaurant does sit on a hill and the sign will be on the side of the hill. Mr. Crowder stated the Code specifies a sign minimum height of 10 feet above the centerline of the street and the drawing shows the panel approYimately 7 feet above the grade. He said since the property is landscaped quite high, the sign should meet this requirement. Chairman Cxowder stated i.n all cases, the Bbard asks what the hardship is in asking for a variance and in this case it sounds lilce the panel has already been bought. I�Zr. Hanson said the panel was part'of the sign package. He added he thought the panel will be a benefit to the restaurant as a changing sign draws attention to it. • The Minutes of the Board of Appeals Subcommittee Meeting of January 15, 1974 Chairman Cro�adex noted the existing sign is 96 square feet and the proposed panei is 2� square feet making a total of 120 square feet. MOTION by Plemel, seconded by Gabel, to close the public hearing. Upon a voice voCe, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Plemel stated he has nothing against this sign as long as there is no visibility problem created by it. Chairman Crowder said that if the traffic signal was not there, he might be more hesitant. Mrs. Gabel stated she has no objections to the addition of the panel. MOTTON by Plemel, seconded by Gabel, �o recommend approval of the variance, to the City Council. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried. 2. A RE U�ST FOR A VARTAI�CE OF SECTION 214.053, l, FRIDLEY SZGN ORDINAI�TCF, TO INCRFASE TI� MAXIriVi�1 SIGN AR�A FOR A ROOI' SIGN FRO�i �0 SQUAP�E FEET TO 150 SOUAFw FEET, TO ALLOid THE �RI:CTIdii Oi A ROOF SIGN TO BE LOCATrD O�d PA�CEL 1500, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION ;�SS, TIIE SE��IT; BH�IG 6253 HI��it�]AY �L65 N,E., FRIDLEI', TtI1'NESOTA. (REQUEST BY FRIDLEY OFFTCE SUPPLY, 6253 HIGHt•,Ttii' ;�65 N.E., FRIDLEY, riINiVESOTA.) MOTYON by Plemel, seconded by Gabel, to waive reading the public hearing notice. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Charl.es Peugh, representing Signcrafters, Inc., was present to present the request. Mr. Peugh stated that basically the variance is needed to compete with the xest of the signs on the shopping center. He said the 150 square feet they axe asking for would fit in with the xest of the signs. Mr. Plemel asked how many of the existing signs at this location are over the raquired area? Mx. Peugh answered just about all of them. ChaiY�nan Crowder asked if there was any kind of a sign existing now for Fxidley Office Supply, Mr. Peugh answered that there are only two old frames above the store that wili be replaced with the proposed sign. Pictures of the shopping center, showing the existing signs, were shown to the Board. . . • . Chairman Cro�ader asked how the sign will be lit? Mr. Peugh said that they will possibly use spot lights or fluorscent lights on the bottom. Chairman Cxowder aslced if Fridley Office Supply intends on coming back to the Boaxd to put a sign on the stiopping center'pylon? Mr. Peugti said he did not know of any such plan. Chairman Crowder asked if the sign would be angled toward Highway ��65? Mr. Peugh said it would not be. Chairman Cro�ader aslced how the size for the sign was decided upon and if the sign was already made? Mr. Peugh said the customer picks the size he wants. He added • � � . ' � , ' � ' The Tlirnites of the Board of Appeals Subcommittee Meeting of January 15, 1974 6� he supposed the customer had looked at the existing signs and decided to have the same size. Mr. Peugh said the sign has not been made up yet. Mr. Peugh stated the sign will be nietal and have a green background with white lettering. He added that a sign seems large tahen you talk about square footage but when a sign is erected, it seems to shrinlc as you get away from it. Mr. Peugh said the customer just �aants the sign to be seem from about the Sears Store and the higl�way. MOTION by Gabel, seconded by Plemel, to close the public heaxing. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried. Mrs. Gabel said she can't see that just because the other signs are there, that , it taould justify this variance, but she supposed the applicant feels he has a right �o this size sign as th e priority has been already set. Mr. Plemel said this sign is 10 square feet smallex than the Payless Shoe sign. � Iie said i� toould be nice if all of the signs could be uniform. He said on a new shopping center, he would not be inclined eo grant a variance for sign area but this taas a different case. , , � ' , � ' � ' � � ' !Chairman CxQwder said his feelings on signs were�difficult �o explazn. He said he is not in the sign business so he doesn't lcnow what size sign taould be adequate fox a particular business or for reading from a distance of so many feet. He said on this shopping center �ae have signs that are just about all ovexsized and this is the last shop in the cen�er to be occupied. He said the only reason he can appxove of this sign is because the others are existing and the�:e is no reason to deny this sign to set an example. MOTION by Plemel, seconded by Gabel, to recommend to the Ci�y Council, approval of the variance. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carxied. 3. A T'_ .EQUEST FOR V�i2I11NCFS OF : SECTTON 205.053, 4, FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO REDUCE TIi� FRONT Y�1P�D SET�ACK FROi�i 3S F�ET 7_'0 31.20 F�ET, .AIvD, S�CTION 205.053, 4B, TO R�DUCE T�iE SI�E Y�1.T'� SETFE;CK FROT�I 10 I'EET T0 9.40 FE�T, TO ALLOtd �IiT' COi�iPLETION OF THE_DIJ�LLT�;G AND Gt�RA.GE LOGATED ON LOTS 41 �TD 42, BLOCK 6, FRIDLLi' PARK, THE ' S� BEIi.�;G 98 RIC� CF.EEIC WAY N.�., I'P.IDI,�Y, r171Vi1ESOTA. (P�QUrST BY DEGARDivEF CONSTI:UCTION . COi�IP�`IY, 10757 tNIG'�i SI7.'Y AVLivUE N.E., I3L�INE, r1IA'1IESOTA 55434. ) tion Existin� At This Time On1 MOTZON by Gabel, seconded by Plemel, �o waive reading the public hearing notice. Up�n a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bob DeGardner was pres�ent to present his request. r�r. DeGardner eXplained at the time the building permit was issued, the house was positioned on the lot to meet all oi the setbacics. He said they discoverad they had put the foundation in wrong �ahen the verifying survey was made. He said the d�aelling has a jogged garage that is setbacic 33.20 feet,• while the house is setbacic only 31.20 feet. He said the east side�lot line adjoins a 12 foot alley easement so there shouldn't be any problem with the variance. ' The Minutes of the Board of Appeals Subcommittee Meeting of January 15, 1974 6 C Chairman Crowder asked i� there was any talk about eliminating this alley? Mr. Mattson ' said it hasn't been a pressing issue. Chairman Cxowdex asked what portion of the living axea was on the east side ot the � house? Mr. DeGardner answered that the bedrooms are on that side. Mrs. Gabel asked if the adjacent land is vacant? Mr. DeGardner said it was vacant but that he doesn't o�an it. He aaaea that the o�oner of that land has two lots and ' will probably face th e house, if ha builds, towaxd Hickory Street. ' Chairman Crowder stated his only concern is with the lots to the east but it seems the variances caouldn'i: affect them that much. He asked if there was a large boulevard in front oi this lot: Mr. Mattson answered approximately 10 feet. �� , � I� , 4. � � ' , � ' � MOTION by Gabel, seconded by Plemel, to close the public hearing. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried. . Mr. Plemel said there is a hardship due to the fact that the foundation is in. He said there seems to be no special problems involved. Mrs. Gabel stated the intent to do it right is thexe. Chairman Crowder said the adjacent dwelling could have a problem but it would be nothing major. He said he couldn't see any precedent being set with the front yard vaxiance and there are no objections frorn the suxrounding property owners. MOTION by Gabel, of the variances. unanimously. seconded by P1eme1, to xecommend to the City Council, approval Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried 0 A REQU�ST FOP. A VARIANCE OF SECTION 205.152, 2, FRIDLEY CITX CODF TO REDUCE THE MEAN I+RONT YARD SETy?�Ci� FP.OM 105.5 FEET TO 50 FE�T TO AS.LOG] T'ri� CO�ISTRUCTION OF A AjaELLIIvG TO fiE LGC��T�D ON P�I'.CEL B OF LOT 5, BLQCK Z, RZVER��300D N1�'li�TOR, THE S�':;`E BEI�G 7132 RIVERVIES•7 T�RREIC� N.E., FRIDLT:Y. �II.�;NZSOTA. (REQUEST BY rII'.. Gt1RY BETTCIIER 4536 - 7 th S'rI',EET N. E., COLU ff IA HEIGHTS , MIIv'NESOTA .) . MOTION by Gabel, seconded by Plemel, to waive reading the public hearing notice. Upon a voice v�te, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Mx. Gary Bettcher was pxesent to present his request. Mr. Bettchex stated tlie two houses to the south of his lot are older homes that have their own sewer systems and are built towards the xiver. He said the two hauses to the north axe newer homes and built closer to the road. He said if his house has to.be built with the average setback, he would have sewer problems as the land slc�pes toward the siver. He said he would also have to install a longer driveway th�3n he wants . , Mr. Bc-ttcher presented a lettex signed by his adjoining property owners that stated they had no objections to the variance. . MQTION by Gabel, seconded by Plemel, �o accept the letter of no objections. Upon a voice vote, thexe being no nays, the motion carxied. 1 . 0 , The Minutes of the Board of Appeals Subcommittee Meetin� of January 15, 1974 6 D Mr. Bettcher presented a set of his house plans to the Boaxd. He said the dwelling ' is an L-shaped aesign and the garage would be 50 feet from the property line bu� the house �vould ��tend back another 37 feet. � Chaix-�nan Crowdex aslced if the neighbor direc�ly to the south had any qualms about the setback? Mr. Be�tcher said the neighbor lilced the setback as the house would not blocic his view of the river. ■ Chairman Crowder asked if the back of the house was to be finished as he said the Board had one recent case ��7here the neighbor had an objection to the variance as he did not taant to loolc at a blocic wall, rir. Bettcher said that he was not going ' to have a walk-out type house, so the back would be finished. ��' � Chv.rman Crotiader aslced if it was the applicants impression that he would have to � install his otan septic tanlc if the house �vas moved back? Mr. Bettcher said no, but he would probably have to install a pumping station or build a very high house to avoid the plurnbing p:�oblems. � ' L_J ' ' ' � � � 4I MOTION by Gabel, seconded by Plemel, to close the public hearing. Upon a voice vot-e, there being no nays, the motion carried. Mrs. Gabe1 si:ated the hardship see.ms to be the plumbing problems that would be cxea�ed by.moving the house faxther back, and since no one objects, she can see no reason �ox not approving the variance. MOTION by Plemel, seconded by Gabe1, to xecammerid to the City Council, approval of the variance fox the above stated reasons. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carxied unanimously. 5: A REQLT�ST FdR A V�'�.RTA�TC� OF SECT�ON 205.053, 5A, FRIDLTsX CITX CODE, TO REDUCE THE SID� XARD SET�ACK ON TrIE STP�ET. S1:DE OF � C01Z1LR LOT FRdM 17.5 FELT TO 10.5 FLET . T0 ALLQW TIiE CO>dS2sZUCT�ON OT' A COVEP� ll PORC�I Oi�TO A DT�I��LIi�G LOCA'�ED ON LOT 4, BLOCK 5, I��NSBRUCK TrO�:l'Ii, T�i� S1�!tiIG Bi,Ii�G 5400 r1ATT�P4i0R��I D�:1VE N.�., rRIDLLY, MINNESOTA. (RLQUEST BY WHITE Ot�I� BUTLDrP.S, 8415 CLi�ITPR DRNE, r1Tl�n1EA1'OLIS, MINNESU�A 55432.) . ; .. No one was presen� to present the request. MOTION by Gabel, seconded by Plemel, to remove this iteni from table. Upon a voice vote, thexe being no nays, the motion carried. Chairman Crowder explained to the Board that tliis item had been tabled at the Aecember 11, 1973 meeting as no one was present to present the request. The item then went to Council on December 17, 1973, where the applicant presented it, and the .Council approved the variance. Mr. Mattson stated this house is on the corner of Matterhorn and Iiillwind Foad � and the baulevard on the variance side (�iillwind) is 50 feet so there should be no problem. He added there axe no plans to widen Hillwind Road. ' ' � Chairman Crowder stated that since the design of the house and the boulevard allocas for good visibility for the-cross traffic, and since the Council has approved this request already, he could see no reason why the Board shouldn't appxove it. . Th� Minutes of the Board of Appeals Subcommittee'Meeting of January 15, 1974 6 E MOTION by Ple�el, seconded by Gabel, to recommend to the City Council, approval of the variance as there is such a wide boulevard. Upo:� a voice vote, there baing no nays, the motion carried. ADJ.OURI�'�i.i?l�tT : . The me�ting was adjourned b;� Actino Ciiairma:z C'ro�;ader at 8:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, o � '� � CC,,.,C. ' c�rc ,�-, MARY IiINT d' Secretaxy e ��VILLIAM A. CARLSON, �RES CERTIFICAT� O� SURVEY � 6 F I2324b1+EST itOthSTREET � 8a8�?°s4 '�a 98 Rice Creek Way NE . .I 55431 AR�son . t �N� ' � . � I.HI,SfN'r � . �'� SURVEY FORa ' LAND SURVEYORS DE GARDNCR REALTY 8c CONST. Licensed, Insured 8� Bonded . 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' . � / �'°°''aee`�ryr` -'S'.'� � �. • 3p..: . . ' - � . � ` �''�' 7 � �n � . . � . . . � J ' " � �. � • � � . I� . � - . . � - . . . . � Q . � � . . � . � . . � y , ` , . . . . % � C9 /�r � �j . ,. �,� � i� ;> � . � . . / / � . . , . . � . � .. . � � � . � �' ,p � �.`' •, , _ Sc�,:�9 . / inc� = 4G �e� f , � � � ' . p '. �4�/707'��'S ;!"�It 177s+riCEr' . . . . . � ' . � . R�vi'sed 30 November f973 —�_ � �- ,/ � �_ , / �-- _.,_,.'L.-n--•�4Y - � ' C�2'I'FF1C.l'Ti: C�t i.Ut'A1�[�3N O�' f�UfLT7Iti� CEF�71N1C�'F� t2F �UF2VEY 1 hercby cezt�fy th.it oii _.F,.._ _...._._ __. ---. _l9___�__ 1 hcreby ccrtify that un--_ --/d?__LGs-r_-�_i9�� ._ I n��dc a�wvey of thz I�.�cali��n of thc fiuildir�ls) on thP t�bove I surveyed the proputy described nlwve end that the above plat � d:::c,;tib,:d propcny and t6at thc locatiun u( snid buitdir.�(s) is is a corrcct rcprescntaaon of s:iid survey. correctly shown en tt:e abo��e plat. . . �� __ ,��;�" _ _ I '7T`�' �iOY J. HAt�iS��3, ��:;C4l�T�Ft�;f� SUCVL"YU�? h10. 6274 . . � . . � . .. � . . (7nn f'� z . C':9 �c� �O , � � � Ht7i�fAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE January 3, 1974 MEMfi�RS PRESENT: Harold Belgu��, Dan rish, Leonard Lind, Nico12 Nee, ' Ina Prieditis, �ileen Stenberg, Ratherine Moss, and Rev, �ouglas Henderson ' I�MB�RS ABS�NT: Gene Gustafson, Carolyn Rouse, Karen Packer, Robert Erickson, Adolph Kukowski, Sister Paula Ripple, Joyce Benson, and arvid Hansen ' � � ' � ' � ' ' � � Chair�an Bel,gum opened the �eeting at 7:40 �.cn, on ,Tanua�y 3, 1974. Ina Pra.editis ma3e a ma��ion that the :ninutes of thE riov�rnber 29th meeting be acce�ted, Rev. Hen3er�on secon�ed �he motio�o U�on a voice vote, all voting aye, th� �notion carried unaninouslyo OLD BUS IPd; � S Mr. Belgum stated that there ha� been an atten�.anc� record attached to the last c�anut�s� He said the members wha had misse3 more than three absences cou�3 possibly stay on the C�nu-nission if they wanted to, bu� he stressed the im�portance of the monthly meetingse Since attendance had been so low, a grid was nadE up showing how many times each each membsr was absant. i�ir, Fish sa3.d if for some re�san, a mzmber was unable to attend a meeting, but �told the Com.^�ittee in advance, the Chairma.n had �he authority as to wh�ther or not th�p would be excused for that absenc�. M�. Lind sugg4sted having �ore i�,embers appointed to the Committee to ob�ain a quorum at every meeting, At the last m�eting, the Commi�sion had decxded to �ncve the monthly mzetings te �hz fourth Tuesday instead of the fourth Thursday of every month. Since various people had c�nflict- `cans with the new schedule, Ina Priedi�i.:s made a motion that i�Ir. Belgum t�ke a pa11 �o find ou�.which evening would bP cnost suitabie f4r members. (S@e attached), NEW BUSINESS & COI�iIUf3IC�iTIONS Mr, Belgum read an article on bike trails and the importance of safEty. IC sr�id �hat r�ore than 40,0�0 bicp�le accidents cause injuries each year. He feZt that b�ke safety should be taught in the schools, since.so many accidents take place. The Com�-�ittee di.scussed r.�e appointing of new members and how it is done� ' since a few of the member.s �er�e resigning. Concerning attendance, Dan Fish made a motion that the City makz an effort to sen3 out qu�stionnaires requesting the naM�s of. people that would be interested serving on any ' Commission, and draw on those names fL�om a random sample. Ina Prieditis seconded the motion. , 7 ' lJ Minutzs of January 3, 1974 Meeti.ng � Page 2 , riro Relgum said this could be authorized to be presented as a formal prESentaticn to the City CounciZ at one ef thEir meetings. Ina Pri.editis made a motion tha� Mr. Fish preszn*_ that motion in person to the City � Council, Rev, Hende�sen seconded the motion, Prior to that time, this would be put on the agenda for the Council meeting an� Mr, Fish would be n�tifi_e3 of the particular tirneo ' � ' u ' ' , ' , ' � ' , � Mrs. Moss brought up thz story where the black child had.been called a name by the teacher, She said she ha3 further dis�ussed this with the parents that first came to h�r, Their child had been in the class when the inc�.dent tock p�ac�, ThEy with�rew the�r request to loak in±-o the matter any further, Shz fElt thi:s �aas somethzng that should still be looked into and would try to �ind cut the nac�e of the student herself. This topic would be tabied t:;.i1_ further reports could be madz, if p�ssible. More �iscussion would take place on spon$oring two more Town M2�fiings, wh�ch the i,ommi�tee had planned to do at th? last meQting, The Conm�ttee discussed the�letter which was sent to Iviaycr Liebl. Mr. Belgum said he felt these wzre tfiu ma�n an3 cr,ost important tepics that had come about at tt3e Riverwoo3 Town rieet7 ng. EiDJOU�t,.�tP�NT : E;lean S�enbe-rg ma3e a motion that the meeting be adjourned, rir. Fish secondQ3 �he motionQ Upon a voice vc�te, all vot�ng aye, the motion carriedo The next meeting is schedulac3 for �ani±ary 22, 1974 at 7;30 �.m, Respectfully subnitted, � _,�. /ZfC�,� %�� 2...�-/ S�helle�� L rr's:,n Record'� Secretary 0 ' • 7� �,J CALEI\TDAR FGR HUf•1tiN �iT.ATI0iJ5 i�EiI?�G NIGHT (Check the nights you cann�t r�e�t with �tC) t��0 TQ: HT.TrS�.N Fc�'LATI�NS COi�Q•1ISSi0N DATE : JA?�?I;ARY 1t+' 1974 SUBJECT: CALEr:DAR FOR HL'�1AN RELATIONS CO.��IITTEE At the 3anuary 3, 197�� neeting the Committee �eci3ed to pe11 a].1 memb��s to find out what evening af the month no one had a con£lic*. So eveiybody could be present, please X out every avening you have a conflict. Return in the encloszd enveiope to the recording secretary, Shelley Morrison, at the City ;Ia1i in Friuiey. NAM� CITY OF FRIDLEY MEMORANDUM T0: NASIM M. QURESHI, CITY MANAGfR, AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: MARVIN C. BRUNSELL, ASST. CITY MGR./FIN. DIR. SUBJECT: ORDER OF JUDGE IVERSON - METROPOLITAN SEWER BOARD US. CITY OF FRIDLEY DATE: JANUARY 15, 1974 0 With reference to the attached letter from Schieffer, Hadley, Bakke and Jensen and the court order from Judge Iverson, it is my recommendation the City of Fridley pay the SAC charges as ordered in paragraph five of the court order, together with interest if any. Fridley would have paid a higher amount in 1973 for sewer under the old formula than under the SAC charge method. 0 / , , �� ' i , ' ' , � i L� 1 � ' ' , � � , � RICHARD J. SCMIEFFER CHARLES S.HADLEY PAUL J. BAKKE DAV10 I.JENSEN TERRY C. SMITH JEFFREY A. CARSON OFCOUNSEL WIILIAM J. FLEMING LAW OFFICES SCEIIEFF�R, HBDLEY, BAHKE 8c cTENSEN 610 BROOKDALE TOWERS 57T��AVENUE NORTH AT BROOKDAL£ CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55430 TELEPHONE 612�561-3200 January 9, 1974 To: Plaintiffs and Intervenor Plaintiffs ANOKA OFFICE 2115 THIRD AVENUE N, ANOKA,MINNESOTA 55303 TELEPHONE 612/421-1737 Re: Progress of the SAC Lawsu't . From: Richard J. Schieffer;'A t�orney for Plaintiffs and Intervenor Plaintiffs We have enclosed an Order made by Judge Iverson just prior to the trial of the SAC Iawsuit and entered on the 19th day of December, 1973; a Notice of Appeal lrom portions of that Ordei ; and a Notice of Partial Transcript and a statement of the issues on appeal. These documents have been or will be served on the Defendants and filed. We received the Order shortly before the holidays and delayed submitting notice of it to you until we had an opportunity to consider the nature and effect of the Order and adopt an appropriate course of action. The Order stems from an earlier Motion brought by the Sewer Board and Council. on November 9, 1973 and our Motion for Summary Judgment heard on December 3, 1973. Judge Iverson ruled on these two Motions the morning of the trial, December 10, 1973, and formally issued the Order at the conclusion of the trial on December 19th. For those municipalities which have not been filing the monthly SAC reports ior have been withholding the SAC payments, Paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 of the Order require that such reports be filed and payments made for 1973 and � all subsequent years until the Order is rev�rsed, either by the trial court or by the Minnesota Supreme Court. If the Order is reversed, Paragraph 7 requires the Sewer Board to make appropriate adjustments which insure � that all affected municipalities will receive proper credit against any lawful formula which is placed in effect for the year 1973 and that portion of 1974 durin.g which the SAC formula is in effect under the Court's Order. ' A notice of appeal has been filed and will be discussed subsequently. Normally, such a notice of appeal operates to stop al.l proceedings in the trial court ' ' ' ,, � I ' � � ' ' � ' ' ' ' ' ( / r` / ' ' ' � �• � including a stay on the operation of orders of the trial court. However, such a stay does not affect an order of injunction (an order• requiring a party to do or to refrain from doing a particular thingj. There appears to be some conflict between the rules affecting the trial court's power of injunction and the rule with respect to the Supreme Court's power to modify an injunctive order o� the trial court. Withoui going into the details it appears that the trial court's Order of Injunction remains in effect unless the affected parties bring on a Motion before the Supreme Court to have the Injunctive Order modified while the appeal is pending. Although Judge Iverson's Order is somewhat difficult to categorize, it is .our conclusion � that Paragraph's 4, 5 and 6 are Orders of Injunction and must be obeyed by the affected parties until reversed on appeal or until modified by the Supreme Court pending appeal. Therefore, one of the questions which we as Plaintiffs must decide is whether or not to ask for modification of Judge Iverson's Order pending appeal. (The Order of Injunction covers Plaintiffs as well as Defendants and the Village of Maple Plain, an Involuntary Defendant, has requested that it be included along with Plaintiffs in the Notice of Appeal). In deciding whether or not to ask for modification af Judge Iverson's Order pending appeal, (aside from the principle of the thing) each municipal.ity should consider whether it would have paid a grossly higher amount under the SAC charge in 1973 than under the old method and whether or not higher costs will be incurred during at least the first 6 months of 1974 under the SAC method. For comparison, it appears that of the Plaintiffs who were with- holding SAC charges in 1973, 8 incurred higher cosis under the SAC ,method, according to information submitted by the Sewer Board at the hearing on its Motion. Of the 8 municipalities, 3 appear to have incurred substantially higher costs ($12, 000 plus at White Bear Lake, $28, 000 plus at Plymouth and $56, 000 plus at Edina). After you have had a few days to consider the financial implications, Mayor Cohen of Brooklyn Center will arrange a meeting with the Plaintiffs to discuss the possibility of modification of Judge Iverson's Order pending appeaL In the meantime, since the Order of Judge Iverson is a"live" Order, we advzse each municipality which has been withholding payments and which has noi been filing the reports to take the Following steps: 1. If your municipality has filed the reports but has not submitted payments, a request should be directed to Mr. Dougherty, the Sewer Board Administrator, requesting that the 6% interest mentioned in Paragraph 5 of the Order, be calculated by the Board as set forth in the Court's .Order. The interest on eaeh SAC charge is calculated from the date that the particular SAC charge became due, which we interpret to �be the last day of the month during t�vhich the building permit was issued. In your letter requesting the calculation of the interest, please ask for a copy of the computations used by the Board in arriving at the amount of inter�st. Please mail to this office a copy of your letter of request to the Sewer Board so that we may be informed of all compliance with the Court's Order. -2- ;, . ' , ' ' ' :L 2. Those municipalities which have not filed reports and have not made payment� we advise that the reports be reconstructed from Village or City records. A short letter should be directed to Mr. Dougherty immediately stating that such reports are being compiled. If no decision has been made on a request to modify the Judge's Order by the time the reports have been prepared, sucl� municipalities should submit the reports to the Sewer Board then Follow the steps outlined in Step 1, on the foregoing page. Again, we asic that you provide our office with a copy of any correspondence you have with the Sewer Board with respect to compliance with the. Court's Order. � Violation of Court Orders is punishable as contempt and we want to be very certain that we are always in a position to i.nform the Court of the efforts being made to comply with its Order. ' Item #8 under Judge Iverson's Order merely states that the Council has authority to levy a tax to collect delinquent charges. We have na quarrel with that portion of the law and the appeal from Paragraph 8 is iaken oril.y ' on the grounds that collection of illegal charges should not be permitted under the Statute. ' Item #9 of the Order strikes from our pleadings the request that the Defendants be prevented from issuing bonds or levying taxes to collect delinquent charges under the SAC formula. Thzs language in the Complaint, according to attorneys ' for the Sewer Board, has prevented the Council from issuing bonds or other security to guarantee the repayment of loans for certain of .its capital improve- ments. Appeal is being taken from that portion of the Order also. ' ' , �I� CI The most far-reach.ing portions of the Order are Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, which, in effect, declare that the SAC formula is a lawful formula. While the Order does not so state, it is apparent to us that Judge Iverson based this ruling on his opinion that the Legislature should have given the S.ewer Board the power to devise its own formula for collection of charges. A quotation which you may have read in the Minneapolis Star seems to state his position very clearly. To the best of my recollection, the Judge stated that it is unthinkable that the Legislature would no� allow the Sewer Board, .. with all its expertise, to develop its own formula for cost allocation. We feel, of course, that the general rule of law very clearly states that a Court may not substitute its judgment for the judgment of the Legislature when the Legislat.ive intent has been clearly set forth in the Statute. As many of you no doubt are aware, most of us had based our opposiiion to � the SAC formula not only on the increased cost but perhaps more heavily on the simple principle that the Legislature had spent 8 years devising a formula for spreading costs and that the Sewer Board should not be allowed to discard , that formula for one which it favor�ed more. It has been our opinion that the main issue in the case should be whether or not the. SAC formula is permitted under the Statute. Jud�e Iversc�n's Order remaved that issue f'rom the case ' just prior to trial. During the tra.al, therefore, we were restricted to proving fl -3- ; la , LJ , that the SAC formula was "unreasonable". Further, the unreasonableness of the SAC formula was required to be demonstrated in a vacuum, so to speak, without comparing it with the statutory formula. ' Paragraph #10 of the Order denies our Motion for Summary Judgment which was heard on December 3, 1973. You will note that we have not appealed from the denial of that Order. This is not because we fail to disagree with ' Judge Iverson's decision types of Orders are not case have been made by ' Order has been analyzed immediately appealable c on our Motion but stems from the fact that certain appealable until a final decision on the merits of the the trial jud�e. Therefore, each paragraph of the on its own merits to determine whether it is r whether we must wait until a final decision by • � Judge Iverson on the merits of the case. We have determined that Paragr. aphs ' 4, 5, 6 and 9 are appealable orders. We have determined that Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8, if construed as being the basis of Paragraphs 4, 5, 6 and 8, could be appea].able and we have therefore determined to appeal Paragraphs 1 , through 9, inclusive. We are aware that on a proper showing' by Defendants, any portion of the appeal may be stricken if it is not based upon an appealable Order. ' , ' � , ' ' , ' � � If you have any questions about any of the proceedings, please do not hesitate to call our office and inquire. I will be available most of the time, and Mr. Smith will also be available. Judge Iverson has given the attorneys until the YSth of January to submit a Memorandum on the issues which were litigated during the trial and I wil�, be engaged in writing that Memorandum during the next several days. Hopefully, the meeting which was mentioned earlier in. this memo can be arranged shortly after the 15th of January. January .9, 1974 rmg K. J. S. \;J � l(�_JU l�.! 0 � � l�U �—� � � `--�..] � � �� C� � ❑ � � � �� W' � i � � � � � � � � t�3 �.:�� n�..;n c`.: =a s.�,� e.�.;, ��y � � � � � �; t.a�. r-^ �� ,�-:, � ,-:. ,�,.. � � LtJ J � � W Li � � 1��' � C.� January 22, 1974 Mr. W. C. Eyler, Jr. 1456-64th Avenue N.E. Fridley, I�4innesota 55432 Re: Lot 3, Block 2, Spring Valley Addition Dear b1r. Eyler: At the regular Council meeting of J anuary 21, 1974, the City Council of the City of Pridley received the Quit Claim Deed con- veying the Soutli 25 feet of the referenced property to the City for a drainage and utility easement. The City Council accepted the deed and approved the condi- tion, noted on the easement, which allows the lot split of the property of approximately 7,750 sauare feet per lot. The approval of the condition was provided with the understanding that the lot split would take place at the time the improvement project is ordered for construction of the street abutti.ng the referenced property on the south. �v'e wish to thank you for your cooperation in providing the easement. If there are any questions regarding the easement or condition, please contact our Engineering Office, 560-3450. RNS/pl Very truly yours, Richard N. Sobiech Assistant Engineer 0 �i�}i� �(tt�enture. .�r� th� .............l.oth.-...............a�.y of...................a.��.�xy....................... 9 A between .......................N'.,....G......�y..1.e�.,....�]x'...,...�t�usban�l)....and...Inge...E.y..l.ex.... j.W.i£e.�............................................ of thc County of ........................Anoka...........................................and State of..........:..................Minnesota...................................., ... . part....�.�s of th.e firet part, and ....................................CitY....of Frid.leY................................................................................................. ....................................................................:........................................................................::.........................................................................................................:.. f f Minnesota ..................................., parEy of th.e second part, a c�� a�r i�cri under the laws o the State o ..................... m nicipa� • ffi�itneg�etfj, That the said part..i�S.. of the first part, in consideration of th.e sum af .......................9ne...�:nd...Ho/�.IlQ....C$1...O.Q)....azid...o�h.ex...�a lues�...x�.ceiv�d-.--..-.-.-.-.-..-.-.-.--.-.---:-.-.�OLL�RS, to .................. t.1.l.�m.............................in lucnd p¢id by the said party o f the second part, the receipt whereo f is hereby acknowledged, do............ hereby Grant, Bc�rsain, Qui,tclaim, and Conve;� unto the said party of the seeond part, its successors and asaigns, Toreaer, all tTr,e traet...... or pareel...... of larzd lying and bein6 in the County of ...............Ano.ka.................................................,...and State of ✓lfinnesota, described as folloivs, to-wit: A 25 foot utility and drainage easement described as fo2lows: The South 25 feet of the West Half of Lat 3, $lock 2, Spring Valley Addition. All lying in the South Half of Section 13, T-30, R�4, City of Fridley, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota. NO STATE DEED TAX REQUIRED. The City of Fridley hereby accepts this easement for utility and drainage purposes. � �`/'�� f�-�'�G� VIN C. BRUNSELL"- City Clerk CONDITION: The City of Fridley will approve a lot split of this parcel with a minimum of 7,750 Sq. Ft, per Lot. �o �abe anb to �paTD fije �ttmc, To�ether raitTa �ell th,c hcreclitaments antl appurtenances tltere- tcnto Lclon�ins or in anJwise appertainin�, to tl�.e sa,i.d part� of the seco7zd part, its succe.ssors and assi�ns, Forever. �In �egtimonp ��jereof, The said ��aa•t_ie.S. of tlie �rst part haYe..... he.reicrzto set.....�he.i7: ................ haJUl?�.. tlie c1a.� and �car f�;st aboz�c urittcn. i � n/ �°=� . Inpreserice of ....��....1.,�........_ .. ............................. ........................... 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No sec.tion hereafter shall be construed to minimize regulations set forth in 1�linnesota State Statutes 168 (,.fotor Vehicles Registration), 159 (Motor Vehicle Oper- ation), 171 (Driver License Regulations), and 84.8 )Snoti��nobile � Regu.lations). . � � ' ' ' ' � ' , Ci � 703.02 Definitions The fo11o,,�ing definitions shall apply in the interpretation and application of this chapter and the following �,rords and terms, tvherever they occur in this chapter, are defined as follows: (Ref. 472) , 1. Recreational �iotor Vehicle. Any motor vehicle designed for, used,.or capable of use for spo-rt, amuser�en� or recreaiion, other � than motor homes or pick-up campers ar the like, whether or not - eligible to be Iicensed fox use upon streets and highways, including but not limited to motor bikes, m�tor scooters, trail bikes, mini- bikes, r�otorcycles, go-karts, hovercraft, snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles or dune buggies, but excluding motor vehicles designed for comtnercial, i.n�ustrial or agricul-tura2 use: 2• "04+mer" means a person, other than a.lien holder having the property in or title to recreational motor vehicle, entitled to the use or possession thereof. 3. "Operate" means to xide in ox on and control the operat.ion c£ a recreational ma�or vehicle. 4. "Operator" means to xide in or on and control the operation of a recreational motor vehzcle. � S. "Person" means e>>ery natural pexson, fir�:, co-partnershz�, association, or cflrporation. 6, "Roadway" mearis that portic,n of a highway improved, deszdned, or ordinarily used for vehicular t.r.avel, including the sho��lder. 7. "Street or. hi�h��ray" means t,1e entire width bet�,een boundary line� ' e� any hay or place w}ien any pax� thereof is open to �he use of the public, a; a matter of right, for the pu:poses of �:ehicul�r tra£fzc. � ' 10 Purposa and Intent � , , � ' � � � ' � � 8. "Right of wayt1 means the entire strip of land traversed by a highway or street in wnich the public owns the fee or an ease- ment for roadway purposes. 9• "Public Property" means lands owned by the United States, the State of I�Iinnesota, or any political subdivision thereo�. 10. "Private Property'� means alI lands other than p�cbl.ic property. 11, "Safety or deadman" throttle is defined as a device which, �ahen pressure is removed £rom the engine accelerator or throttle, causes the motor to be disengaged from the driving track. 703.021 Operation Notwithstanding any prohibi�ion of State law or City ordinance, a recreational motor vehicle may make a dir�ct crossing af a street pr highway except an in-�ers�ate highway or freeway, provided: 1• The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the street or highivay and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing. 2• The recreational motor vehicle is brought to a complete stop � before crossing the shoulder or main traveled way of the highsvay. ' � �� ' ' ' ' , 3. The driver yields the xight of way to all oncoming traffic which constittztes an immediate hazard. 4. In crossing a divided street ar highzJay, the crpssing is made only at an intersection of such street or highc,ray with another public street ox highway. . 5. .I� the crossing is made between the hours of �ne-half }iour after sun�et to one-half hour before sunrise or in conditior.s of reduced visibility, only if both front and xear Iights are on. 703.022 No recreatiorial motor vehicle shall be operated on streets or h.igh- ways a� a speed exceeding 20 miles per hour. • ' 703.023 No recreational motor vehicle shall enter any uncontrolled intersection witliout �aking a complete stop. 'I'he operator shall t}ien yield the right of way to any vehicles or� pedestxizns i��iich ccnsLitute an immediate hazard. �0 A Operation . 0 � . . ' ' � ' � ' 703.024 Notk�itllstanding any proliibition ili thi.s c]�a ter vehicle �nay be operated on a P ,� recreational motor duxing the eriod ptiblic thoroughfare in an ecnergency road►va � of time i��hen and at locations �vhere sno�v upon tl y xenders travel by automobile iinpracti.cal, vehicles niay also be operated on � le public and private I�Ljblic thorou�hf-ax•�ra la�otJierinotor law ertforcement andpr��erty by author.ized persons for Director public sa�ety when aut}iorized b Purposes of , City of Fric�lcy, y L-Fie Pub].ic Safety 7Q3.05 Pxohibitions Except as otherwise unlai,r�ul for an, SPecifically permitted and withzn > Pexson to operate a authorized, it is the limits of the ��t r�cieational motor vehicle Y oi Fridley; 1• On the per�ion of an � r�ad, trail or alle Y r�gh� °f �''aY of any public hi htva y used for motor vehicle travel, g y� street, 2' � a public sideiti�alk or walkway provided or us . ' travel. ed for pedestrian ' � ' ' 'J �� ' ' ' ' 3• �n boulevards within any right o� tiyay. 4• � private property of another withoUt lawful a of the oc.filer of occupant, Failure consent for off-ro�d v to ost utitoxity or consent ehicle use. P Private property does not imPjy 5• On anY publicl oi limited to school g''ned lands and frozen waters areas and T°U�ds� i�ark propert � 1ncluding but not such use b g��£ courses, except aS reviousilaY°rounds, recreatiort Y the pxoper public autIiorit Y listed or authorized for law£ul and recreational motor vehicles ma Y, in which case such�use should be areas by the.shortest route. Y be driven in and out of such owned b Authorized areas of �he Cit o y the City sha11 be designzted by the counci,l ox autho Fridley administrative personn�j, rized 6� At any place, while under the influenc narcotics or habit formin e of intoxicatin � drugs, g liquor or �• At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or r surrounding circu�nstances. P oper under aIl the 8. At any place in a careless endanger the person or � reckless or neoligent manner so as to thereto, Property o.� ariother or to cause iii'ur J y ox d�age 1' . Pxohibit�or. � ' 9. So as to tow any person or thii�g on a�ublic street or tiigtiway except through use o£ a rigici to�ti� 6ar attacl�ea to the rear of the recreational motor vehicle. ' ' ' �_� 10. �t a sp�;ed greater than ten miles an hour wtien Evithir� 100 feet of any lakeshore, nor shall operation be p�r•mitte.d within l0U feet of any sliding area or skating rinks, nor wiiere the operation would confiict ��ith the lawful use of property or �vould endanger other persons or property, 1:,�, ln a manner so as to create a loud, unslcessary or unusual noise w}tich disturbs, annoys or interferes tivith the peace and quiet of othex persons. ' 12 . During the hours from 10; 00 P.ri, to 7; 00 A.Dt. of a.ny day, ' 703.Ob Equipment It is unlawful for any person to operate a recreational motor vehicle ' any place within the lirnits of the City of Fridley unless it is equipped with the following: i If � � ' � � ' Equipment 1. Standard mufflers �hich are properl.y attached and in constant operation, and which reduce the noise of operation of the motor to the minimum necessary for operatian, Muiflers shal•? campiy with Regulations CONS. 55 which is hereby adopted by refererice as it existed on September 1, 1970. No person shall use a muffler cutout, by-pass, straight pipe or similar device on recreational motor vehicle motor, and the exhaust system shall not emi� or produce a sharp popping or cxacking sound. 2. Brakes adequate to control the movement of and to stop and hold the recreational motor vehicle under any conciitions of operatiQn. 3. A safety or so-called "dEadman" throttle in operating condition so that when pressure is rer�oved from the accelerator or throttle, the motor is disengagecl £rom the driving track. 4, At Ieast one clear lamp a.ttached to ttie front, with sufficient intensity to reveal I�ersons and vehicles at a distance o£ at least I00 £cet ahead during thc; hour:> of dar�:ness uncler norrnal atmospheric conciitions. Such heaci lamp shall be so ai.me�i that glaring rays are not projected into the eycs of an oncon�i.ng vehi��lc o�erator, It shall also be equippcd witli at least c>nc red tail larnp having a. minimi.r,i ctindie pok�er of sufficient intensity to exhibit a red iight plaiiily visil�le from a clist�►nce of 5Q0 feet to the rear during the JlOUI'S of darkness uncicr normal atuiosphcri�� conciitions. 7'}ie eqtiipment ' . l0 C ,� to be in opexating condi�ion when the vetticle is o era '' the hours o£ one-half houx a�ter sunset to one-halp ted between sunrise or at times of reduced visiva.lity, f hour be�oxe � 5• Reflectiv . . . e material at least 16 square inches on each si,de, fox- ward of the handlebars, so as to reflect or beam light at a ninet I degree angle, a:Eter hours of darkness ' . Y � 6• A pennant flag of red or blaze material of a size no� less 12�� x 12" X9" at a height not less than 6 feet from ground level snowmobiles, than £or ' � �J J � i_J � � � � ' ' � 7. Helmets. Persons operatin a the City of firidley, or private or publiclproperty shalilwear h�jln which meet the specifications a State pplicable to helmets a �ets Commissio;:er of Public Safe�y for use b pp�OVed by the and passengers, y motorcyele opexators 703.07 Applicable Laws City traffic ordinances shall. apply to fihe operafiion of recreatio motor. vehicles upon streets and hi h;�a s nal 1959, Sections 84.81 to 54.83r and�A4innesataaStatute�ta Statutes 169 except for those provisions xelating to required equipinentapaer hereby adopted by re�erence and shall be in the City of Fridley as if set out here in fullll force and effectrin 703.QS Operators Subdivision 1. Ivio person under 14 • streets or hiQ years of age shall operate on bh�vays or make a direct crossing of a streefi or high_ way as the operator of a snowmabije. older, but less than I8 years o� a A pexson 14 years of age or streets or high�vays as permitted underu�thisPchapter and�mabile on direct crossing thei•eof only if he has in his immediate oss a a valid snocti�mobile sa�ety certificate issued b of conservation as provided b P ession 84.86. Y Nilnnesota Statutes�11969,�Sectionr 703.081 It is i.u-�1aWfu1 for the owner af a recreational motor the recreational motor vehicles to be operated contrarehicle to provisions of this section, permit . . Y to the �o�•�`�• Unattended Every person leaving a recreational motor vehicle in a place shall lock the ignitioil, xemove �he key and take thels C with him. • ame lOD Applic�.ble � La.ws 0 Operators Unattended �� .. n � 10 E. . � 703.10. Chasing Animals Chasing It is tinlawful to intentionally drive, chase, run over or kill any Animals animal, wi.ld or domestic, wi�h a recreational motor vehicle. . ' , 7Q3.11. Permit 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a recxeational motor vehicle on or across any publicly owned lands and frozen water, including but not limited to public streets, school grounds, park property, playgrounds, recreational areas and ��olf courses, when such operation is permitted by provision of this ordinance �withaut first obtaining and offering to th.e recreational motor vehicle a permit for operation thereof being obtained as herein provided. � 2. The Public Safety Director, �ity of Fridley, or his designated representative is authorized to issue permits for the operation of recreational motor vehicles in designated public areas. � � � 3. The permits shall be affixed to the rear of the recreational motor vehicle so that is is clearly visible and readable. 4. A fee of $3.�0 shall be charged for each recreational motor vehicle issued a permit as herein provided. � S. Nothing herein shall allow any person �aith a permit to operate a recreational motor vehicle within the Ci�y of Fxidley in violation of any other state law or city ordina.nce. 6. Permits shall only be issuPd to residents of the City of rxidley, 7, The City shall forthwith revoke for one year, the pexr�it of any holder thereof following t4vo convictions of the p�rmit holdex or an.yone operating thereunder. 8. All permits shall expire on April 30 of each year. �03.12. Fenalties Permit . • Pena,�,tizs Any violation of this chapter is a Misdemeanor•and i.s subject to all pxovided for such violations under the provisions of Chapter 901 0£ this Cody. . � , � � LJ � � 1 � � , � , .. _ � .-�_: -� , � -��. ( ; � ` , ,� "", t �--� � -�- � �� R. � , �' �� a y� ,� � � �♦ +1r � , _ � � ; �; �� .� � �' ,� � .� .� _� �.� x �� '� �; � „�, ` ;,,,, ., � 4ti �T. A�D VAN ai1�EN SiFt�Ei' N. 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D�u;;1.a� ��_. il�:n��rson �.�. 1 S ' LJ � RESOLUTION NO. � � 1974 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE RICE CREEK WATER- SHED DISTRICT TO MAKE STUDIES AND IMPROVEMENTS REGARDING RICE CREEK AND LOCKE LAKE WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY / WHEREAS, the Rice Creek Watershed District was formed in order to carry out conservation of the natural resources of the Rice Creek Watershed District through proper land utilization, flood control, and other needed actions based 1 upon some scientific principle for the protection of public health and welfare, and the provident use of natural resources; and , WHEREAS, the City of Fridley, a municipal corporation, with portions of its municipal boundaries located within the boundaries of Rice Creek Watershed District; and � � ' � � � WHEREAS, the City of Fridley wishes to protect the natural environment throughout the municipality, as well as, the portions of municipal land located within the Rice Creek Watershed District; and WHEREAS, the City of Fridley wishes to encourage the Rice Creek Watershed District to prepare whatever reports and studies are necessary to protect and improve the Rice Creek, Locke Lake, and the lands immediately adjacent to Rice Creek; and WHEREAS, the City of Fridley urges the Rice Creek Watershed District to implement whatever pragrams and improvements that are necessary in order to maintain and bring back the original natural scenic beauty of the Rice Creek areas; and WHEREAS, �he riollution, erosion, and soil sedimentation in Rice Creek and Locke Lake in Fridley, especially at the eastern end of Locke Lake, are suc- cessively getti;rig worse; and ' WHEREAS, in certain � silting and sedimentation severely reduced; � areas of Rice Creek and Locke Lake within Fridley, the is so bad that the depth of flow of water has been NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley � that: 1. The City Council of the City of Fridley hereby requests the � Rice Creek Watershed District to prepare engineering studies outlining the proposals to stop pollution, erosion, and sedimentation within Rice Creek and Locke Lake in Fridley, , . � Resolution No. �" �� l� Page 2 and also come up with proposals for removing the exi.sting silt and sedimentation in the areas of the problem through- out Rice Creek in Fridley, and especially the area on the east end of Locke Lake. � 12A %� ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS �+ DAY OF , 1974. MAYOR, Frank.G. Liebl ATTEST: CITY CLERK, Marvin C. Brunsell .� , CLAI�IS GEfdERAL 34352 — 34426 LIQUOR 8522 — 8592 � �IST OF LICENS�S TO BE APPROVED BY TfiE CITY COUNCIL AT T� MEETIVG OF JANUARY 21� 1974 14 ' � ICENSE � BY APPROVED BY �'EE TYPE OF L �, I CIGARETTE . i 1 Hudson Oil Co. Ralph Swaney, Jr. Public Safety Director $12.00 7315 Hight�ray 65 Fridley l . . 1 1 1 . 1 1 t � 1 1 - . . 1 1 � � . . � � 1 � � CONTILACTOR'S LICLNSES TO BE APPROVrD BY COUNCIL AT TfiEIR R�GULAR MEETINC JANU�ItY 21, 1974 (ALL }IAVE A$25.00 F�E) GAS S�RVIC�S APPROV�D Abel IIeating Incorporated 266 WaL-er Street F�ccelsi.ox, Minn. 55331 By: Raymond Olson W. Sandin GENERAL COi1TI:ACTOR � DaVexne Cor.poration , Serendipity Court New Brighton, Minn. 55112 By: David E. Ficek C. Belisle HEATING Abel Heating Tncorporated .266 [�ater Stxeet Excelsiox, Minn. 55331 By: Raymond Olson W. Sandin C. 0. Carlson Air Conditioning Co. 709 Bradford Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesot•a 554I1 By; John Jenkins W. Sandin SXGN ERLCTOP. La�arence Signs Zncorporated 945 Piexce Butler Rou�e St. PauT, Minnesot-a 55104 By: Mike Gifford C. Belisle 0 14A i , 1_ , r � ' , , � � , � � , � • � � ' �i � �Ft�� T�`�QA' �� Tw��6 � { �� ' ---- . r�-- .� � 1 � 1l � L..�..�•��-_-��! �ptdRtuWlTr �vALQi'Rt�NT O�V. PROT�Ct1V$ 4wi:��iCT�GK GyS7: e{?'Y b;ALL f`i�IGI.uV �fi'k:+S'� 6i2- t%ca� 3obQ awoacr 0 E(OUSC TRA�LER APPLICATION 1/31/73 ___..._ 14 � � . � f tOVe'D BY � 800 A. Nar.s of App�i.c�.nt: n.,�-�-;_„-„� �„_t� T',.+- _�''- �,-��,,�'^•�-,-,^' ��,�� Cor•r �. �_ ,.� ; _�_ ., � c� .� Addr�sp : ��%� r T_�"'r� =i 1? f.�'P i0 r"-- -;r' �'�pl � , �,r,1� l-n B. o-.�nexship of" Trai�er: � C. A°scription ot Txailer (2�iake and Size): � 'D, tlana of Otanex of I.and: n� �r�r»r. n.,,{ � T,.�_; , -;,r�„ ��-�,,v�.- �,.-��-�,..,s ro� _ ,. J � Ad.dreas: ri��"? T,7:�ct,f ��-:� �O r � r,n r�0� � Z �1��-1� $. Pcxf.od of Tiir,� Txailer is to be Stoxed or Occupied; � F. U�e �f Trailez': �l<-; >> ,;c' � �' ; �:� c .i �` ��i�<• .� .. � � �,.: G. Sign�tures of Adjoinir�g P�-operty awners Granta.ng tippxoval: H. Location of 7'railex on Proposed k'ropexty (Attach Plot Plan of Property): ;!��/,; �.�,�,.�'�(,S_ '"_ �i _� /�a.'t,�` c `. �/'�<<�C� !� �• /.�� ; .� �; ��fiere Trai�.�r :ta ta be pccupi�d, S�?1ia.� ia: 1. Ftelationship between �xuilax Qwner and Land �ccaner: 2. Names and Ag�s of A].1 4ccu�Anta: 3� FttGiliCies For Sewa�e I?�.sposal., WAter t�nd Electricity: The application, when p�esented to the City Council shall ehow the recommendation of the Zon�.ng Adminis�rutor �nd/or Buildir�g Tnopector. p].eac4 find t�ttACh�d check in th� amount of $5.00 for parkitlg,�`$25.00 fox accupyi.n� r� housa �r.ailar. �----__J 0 � � Approved �yt . .�J � , . . ,°� ; ,� �; �.��.�-✓ `. APp�.i.cant ��,� ,,✓�c�� Dat� 0 Rec��pt IJo. n License No. � �� `1 �� / ` l� _ - - ----- . S - -� � ■ � . ' ' 1� � � �� . � �: � �; +. -° -�� . . Fi � � o �: � _i- X--' "�- ` 1 --- i � `� ,�� / !� �.� � �^� �`J „ . �� L � • v \ - . ti� , � ., � � � � � � . � � . � � I .,� � ; ,: .'� ` .� /z � � / ,. � i � � � � ; I� � E i j ' �� • � � r � • r--. 14 C 0 ESTIMATES FOR CITY COUNCTL CONSIDERATION - MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 1974 Mr. Carl J. Newquist Smith, Juster, Feikema, Haskvitz & Casserly Builders Exchange Building Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 Prosecution work during December 1973 Comstock « Davis, Inc. Consulting Engineers 1446.County Road "J" Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 PARTIAL Estimate #11 for Water Improvement Project No. 111 from December 3 through December 29, 1973 Weaver, Talle & Herrick 316 East Main Street Anoka, Minnesota 55303 Services rendered during December, 1973 . $ � $ 1,180.00 62.22 $ 1,100.00 TIME RECORDS FOR DECEMQER, 1973 PROSECUTION VdORY. 1. Time in Caurt, ircluding preparation and travel 2. City Staff Meetings and Police Training 3. Investigation and processing of Complaints including office conferences, phone conferences, preparation of documents and correspondence TOTAL � 0 STATEMENT HALL, SMITH, JUSTER, FEIKEMA and HASKVITZ ATTORNEYS AT LAW 1050 BUILDERS EXCHANGE BLDG. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55402 339- 1481 (� City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Attn: Nasim Querishi Ci�y Manager � 11 hours 30 minutes 1 hour 30 minutes 19 hours 15 minutes 32 hours 15 minutes SUBURBAN OFFICES OSS E O FRIDLEY � J PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION WITH VOUR PAVMENT CJN � � DATE � : FORWARDED FROM LAST STATEMENT 1-3-74 Services rendered as Prosecutor for the City of Fridley Decembe� 1973 retainer $1,000.00 Secretarial Services 100.00 Time in excess of 30 hrs. (2 hrs. 15 min.) 80.00 1,180.00 I dec nder penalties of law ttzat thi� acco t, �aim or dem�c; is j�st and cor- � re�t nd �t1at �g�?rt � t i�as been pAid r �r��-�'� Y � HALL� SIAITH, JUST�ER� FEIKEMA AND HASKVITZ ATTORNEVS AT LAW �a�a u� .oa � BALANCE $� ,180.00 �A 0 ' ' CHARLES R.WEAVER HERMRN L.FALLE VIRGIL C. HERRICK ROBERT MUNNS JAMES D. GIBBS WILLIAM K. GOODRICH THOMAS A.GEODE JEFFREY P. HICKEN Cl�y O� it'tCi�c)� LAW OFFICES WEAVER, TALLE �. HERRICK Jznuary 1i. 19i�- Decern'�er T2eta i ner Counc i I '`eet i n�s (�1eet i ngs i.� i t'� C i �y i:�� n��er ancl 5taff E:jel I�erg v:� Fric�ley Secretar i a! l� I( oti��:�nc� 1?... hours � hours l�0 hotars �� 1�ours 316 EAST MAtN STREET ANOKA, MINNESOTA 55303 421-5413 6279 UNIVERSITV AVENIIE N.E. FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 560-3850 FIRST STATE BANK BUILDING COON RAPIDS.MiNN.55433 755-1330 �7�v0�.�� 1C�0.00 TOTr'�L...=........�1,100.00 ■!�� ' APPOINTMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AND APPROVAL - JANUARY 21, 1974 NAME Steven H. �ggert 5770 Hackmann Ave. N.E. Fridley, Minnesota POSITION Police Technician Police Department SALARY $638 per Month STARTING DATE Jan. 22, 1974 � REPLAC�S Amy Herron � ' . ' ' ' � ' ' � � � � C'� .,e,��iu ac N O R T H E R N S T A T E S P O W E R C O M P q N Y . 4�01 68TH AVENUE NORTH - ' BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55429 January 10, 1974 Mr Nasim Qureshi Manager City of Fridley 6431 University Ave N.E. Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Dear Mr Qureshi Seven 175 watt mercury vapor overhead street lights were installed on Project #STLT FRD AAJ, N-Project 747446 at the following addresses and on the following dates -- blst Ave N E& Benjamin St N E Briardale Rd & Briardale Court Briardale Rd & Stinson Boulevard Briardale Rd & Benjamin St hl E Woodside Court 8� Benjamin St N E 200 Hugo Street N E 8181 Ruth Circle N E 8-3-73 8-3-73 8-3-73 8-b-73 8-6-73 8-8-73 8-8-73 Seven 250 watt mercury vapor overhead street I ights were instal led i5=i Project #STLT FRD GAQ, N-Project 747447 at the following u:�dresses and on the following dates -- East River Rd & Entrance to Wickes Furniture East River Rd & Gate #16 of FMC Corp East River Rd & Gate #7 of FMC Corp East River Rd & Gate #4 of FMC Corp East �River Rd & Gate #1 of FMC Corp East River Rd & Future 44th Avenue East River Rd & Dunkley's Equipment Yard 10-29-73 10-29-73 10-29-73 10-29-73 10-29-73 10-29-73 10-29=73 � ...� �.Y �; �� v , ,`.�� i \�; V '` ! � -2- One 175 watt mercury vapor overhead street light was installed on Project #STLT FRD PAY, N-Project 772177 on December 18, 1973 at the following address -- 821 Pandora Drive. Sin cerely _ � , �___. �" `� � 1 (. 1;�"L:Z �'v� = � � -��. t�-�� John H IvSertz Manager North Division JHM/rp vA GEURGE M. HANSEtv CCIMPANY Certi/icd P�rblic Accountants 175 SOUTF{ pLAZA BUILDING WAYZA7A BOULEVARD AT HIGHWAY 100 � MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOI'A 55416 546-2566 January 10, 197�F Mr. Marvin C. Brunsell, City Clerk-Treasurer City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue N. E. Fridley, Minnesota 55421 Dear Mr. Brunsell: As you may be a�oare, the Office of Revenue Sharing has recently published a booklet titled "Audit Guide and Standards for Revenue Sharing Recipients." A recommenclation in the Guide is that the current year's audit of each recipient be extended to cover the requirements as specified in the Guide. We propose ta extend our normal audit procedures to comply cvith those specified in the Guide and prepare the recommr�nded audited financiaZ reports for the City. We estimate the cost of such an audit for 1973 �ai11 be bettaeen $200 and $500, dependinp on the amount of activity in the account. This cost would be over and above our normal audit fee and is an allo�aable cost to be charged against your Revenue Sharing Entitlements. Tf you have any questions in this regard, please contact me. JGP1: gmd Very truly yours, � �� J. Gregory rfurphy, Partner � � RUSSELL B, LAN6. U1.. CHAIRMAN � HERMAN E, TALMADGE, GA. WALUICE F. B[NNE7T� IJTAH VANCE HARTKE. IND. . CARL T. CURTIS. NEBR. J. W. FLLBRIGHT, ARK. PAUI, J. FANNIN, ARIZ. ABMHAM RI�ICOFF, CONN. CLIFFORD P. HANSEN, Wyp. HARRY F. 9YHD, JR., VA. ROBERT J. DOLE, KANS. 6AYLORD NELSON� WIS. BOB PACKWOOD, OREG. , WALTEI2 F. MONDALE, AtINN. WILLIAM V. ROTH� JR., DEL MIKE�GRAVEL� ALASKA 11AYD BENTSGN, TEX. TOM VAIL, CHIEF COUNSEL I MICHAEL STEFW, A651STAM1IT CNIEF CLERK � � � � � :., : _ � � C��f �� f ��e� ,�extia�e COMMITTE� ON FINANCE WASHINGTON, D.C. 205i0 January 8, 1974 A1r. Nasim M. Quxeshi Acting City ?�anager City of Fridley Anoka County . Fridley, P•�innesota 55421 Dear Mr. Qureshi: Thank you very much for your letter of December 17 and the enclosed copy of your resolution advocating that firefighters be exclucted fram the overtime provisions o€ the proposed am�ndments being developed to the Fair Labor Standards Act. " ' As you know, the �3i11 was vetoed by the President. ,.It is currently being discussed in the Labor and Public Welfare Corunittee in a very preliminary way. That is to � say, decisions are being made as to how to proceed with the bill and as ta which provisions, and in what form, should be included. �� . I am grateful that you took the time to send me your resolution which presents your arguments so clearly and forceably. Please be assured that I will give your views � serious consideration when the Committee takes up this aspect of the legis lation. ', , ' i �1 Thanks again for your letter. With warm regards, Sincerely, M� - �t'�� .Walter F. Mondale � , � , � � � �� _ NOF2TH E R N STATES POWER COM PQNY 4°SO1 HBTH AVENUE NORTH ' 6ROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55429 January 18, 1974 Honorable Mayor and City Council City�of Fridley 6431 University Avenue N E Fridley, Minnesota 55432 � Gentlemen � � � � � �� , � � i I i This letter is to inform you of a 15 per cent electric price increase which is • scheduled to become effective in your community with meter readings on March 19. We want to continue to provide good, reliable service to the citizens of your community. Withcut a price increase this year, however, we wi1l have trouble doing so. The reason is simple. As explained below, our financial position has been weakened by inflation and large investments in non-revenue producing pollution control equipment. Our position musP be improved if we are to continue to attract investor funds at reasonable costs to finance _our construction programs and thus provide dependable service. Northem States Power Company, perhaps more than most other businesses, has been subjected to skyrocketing costs of labor, materials, interest on borrowed money, and taxes in the nearly 3 years since our last price increase. {nflationary pressure on our construction budget which has averaged �250 million a year since 1971 has been most serious. For example, our Prairie Island nuclear power plant, which started up in December, will cost about 80 per cent more per kilowatt of generating capacity than our Monticel lo .nuclear plant, which started up in 1971 . Part of our large expenditures have gone for pollut•ion control equipment. Between 1971 and 1974, we will have spent approximately $85 million to ensure that our operations are compatible with the environment. The money is, of course, well spent, but the investmenfi does not produce any revenue. � ' � ' � � - 2 - In reviewing the enclosed amended electric schedules, you will notice we are introducing a new seasonal pricing approach. Under the new approach, electricity used in the summer will cost more than it does during the rest of the year. This is necessary to offset the tremendous construction cosfis associated with meeting our peak demand for electricity, which occurs in the summer. We believe the 15 per cent increase is wefl within the clearly defined ratemaking , guidelines of the Metropolitan Rate Avthority, a rate regulatory body being considered for adoption in the Minneapolis-St Paul area. Sixty-five metro-area communities have approved or are committed to approve the Rate Authority. NSP supports this � regional agency since creation af a state agency, which we have traditionally favored, appears unlikely. ' � � � We would welcome the opportunify to discuss our price increase with you at your convenience: Thank you for your cooperation and uriderstanding. Respectfully submitted 1 �-�-�� I�\ � �i t = . ° ,,� � � � C � John H Mertz i anager North Division � J HM/rp Enclosures � u � ' �I � � ' � � I hereby certify that the original of the foregoing letter, together with the enclosures, referred to therein, were filed in my office on the 18th day of Januarv , 1974. Title �� , � � - < <.. �� CITY MANAGER � ' � , ' � � t � � <� ' N O R T H E R N S T A T E S P Q W E R C O M P A N Y 4501 66TH AVENUE NORTH BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNES07A 55429 January 18, 1974 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Fridfey 6431 University Avenue N E Fridiey, Minnesota 55432 � . Gentlemen C� � Northern States Power Company finds it necessary to increase its electric rates to help offset increasing expenses. . The Municipal Street Lighting Contract between the City of Fridley and Northem States Power Company, dated April 1, 1972 for municipai street figf�ting service, provides fhat rates may be changed upan compliance with the condifiions specified therein. You are hereby notified that new municipal street lighting rates will become � effective for service furnished on and after July 19, 1974. A summary of the new rates is attached. C � � � � , , ' Our representatives are available to discuss the above with you at you� convenience. Thank you for your cooperafion and understanding. Yours very truly NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY _., � ,. , ,, , , ... � ; �,, ,., _._._.... By _ -'; i v.__ ; �; � : �% �c � �. �-' Division Manager `: �, � � Received original of foregoing Istter January 18 , � 9 7� City pf Fridley By � � C..: Clerk (Manager CITY MANAGER � � C � � r , ' �ia,._ N O R T H E R N S T AT E 5 P O W E R C O M P A N Y 4501 68TH AVEfVUE IVORTH BROOKLYN CENTER, MItVNESOTA 5542'9 January 18, i 974 Honora6{e Mayor and City Counci) City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue N E Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Gentlemen Northern States Power Company finds it necessary to increase its electric rates fio help offset increasing expensese , The Municipal Water Pumping Contract between the City of Fridley and Northem States Power Company, dated November 7, 1961 for municipal water pumping service, provides that rates may be changed upon compliance wifih the conditions ' specified therein. � You are hereby notified fhat new municipal. water pumping rates will become effective for service furnished on and after July 19, 1974. A summary of the new rates is attached. � ' , � , Our representatives are available to discuss the above with you. Yours very truly NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY , _. ; � � i ; �,� __ gy - �,� i' ._ `;, i ��,,,- �_ �- Division Manager ,;� ..'` , Received original of foregoing letter January 18 . 19 74 City pf Fridley �y N ' /� • i�i��d�3C� . (Clerk) �( anager) City Manager CG9 ! �J RESOLUTION NO. �" 1974 ' A RESOLUTIODI REQUESTING SUBURBAN RATE AUTI-IORITY TO REVIEW MINi�1Eb1POLIS GAS COMPANY PRpCEDURE OF � , EST.Lr1ATING MONTHLY USER BILL TO THE CONSUr1ERS r ' WHEREAS, the City �ouncil is concerned about seeing that Fridley �roperty owners get the best service from the utility companies for the � money spent by them; and WHEREAS, the Gity Council is concerned about seeing that the Fridley ' property owners are charged properly for the service provided by the Minneapalis Gas Company; and WFIEREASj the City Council wants to see that the estimated monthly ' bills sent out by the Minneapolis Gas Company are equitable in relation to the service provided by the company; � NOW, TF3EREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley that the Suburban Rate Authority is hereby requested to review the procedure of the Minneapolis Gas Company in making out the estimated , . monthly bills being sent to the consumers and to make a determination that these are equitable to the service provided by the company ADOPTED BY TFIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI`rY OF FRIDLEY THIS �� DAY , OF , 1974. ' -�-�^.» ' , ' AT`I'EST : ' CITY CLERK - MARVIN C. BRUNSELL ' ' � MZIYOI2 - FRANK G . LI�BL ! ,' ` � Q.�� 'T�� j� �� AT TF� TOP OR THE lk I 1 . I � � �•�••'••�'� CO4sl4UNITY C��C��.OPY�11(� 07Y.' � ' 1 � F^CiTECYr�$ !`S'':r�:CTIQ�'t [�7T. � � �....t � 61TY M+l�I. %�IG4�1� 6E6�;�S , � �,,....,f�,.� �,a 6!�' Gt30" 8�30 � , � � '.. ' � � � , . , � � � � ' 7'X�'� OF CONS7�:UCTIO?� Id[Th�ER Ol P� a��T �S TSSL'ED 1, Resi.dvn�ial 2. Ta=:��.houses 3. 2�u2tipie D-,aellings 4. 2:esidcnL-ial Garages 5.�itesi:d�ntial A1t.l�>�� 5. Coi��ne�cial 7. Indust�ial �� Cor�n. Ind. Alte/F:.ddn. �, Sigtzs • �.�. tdrecic�n�, P•1ov�ng I1. O�hers 197 D �C 4 0 0 •1 0 3 IO 0 � . __.___.._ _ ___.._._.. __..._...._____ .._.._______ .___ LlfilJEGT PROTECTIVE INS�ECTION SECTION MOf�TF�LY RCPORT A. Number of Permits Issued B. Estimated ValuaLion of Permits t<i�:�:::31 �Ei�Ev�� DATE �P;tUE OQ` Af'?k0YE0 F1Y 910 i R1. `__1 _. O_� .L2_-8-_72 .! 1 2�800 3 1972 THrS X�11R LAST YF.�..K • D�C . TQ DEi'�E TO D.'�TE 46 99 158 119 � 0 260 7 0 10 5 48 58 8 179 140 2 b 11 9 41 1 55 4 49 54 1� . I 5 1 3 . s�� ou�.. . �� 0� �� y HeAtin� 23 19 452 347 Plu�bin� � . 11 Exectr�.cal � 33 28 6�3 _ 479 . � T�TAi, 67 93 1395 llh6_______ �.., ,�.�..r,..,. .,,,.�.�. ESTZt��'C�D V�,LU��T:L�NS OF P,�?'.'c1ITS ISSU��J 1. Residenti�.l $ 105,608 $ 1,294,403 2,5b7,865 $ 3,96b,8!�8 2. Ta'�nhouses ,�.Q7 � �A-�-� 3. Multiple D;ael3.ings 0 6,178, 8F30 0 9, 501, 531 !+. �,esfdential GaraF;es 3 261 99 342 138 284 270 394 5. Residential Alr,/Addn 16,450 21,719 448,556 302,998 � 12�. � 9,855,951 � 3,094,705 S 21, '' TOTL�L RiSIDENTIAL ��.� ..m..,j� �,�,,,�. 345 , (�,?�.: 8�a � 6, Com:nercial 110,725 1,251,097 $ b4b,978 7. Industrial 518 £�08 ` 1 469 238 2 040 '990 4 133 969 . 8. Comm. Ind. Al�'./Addn. 17,772 ,._ 104,083 1,190,097 1,515,805 TOTAL CQi�1. , IND. 9. Signs 10. Wreckin�, Moving 11. Qthers �,� � � .�.. � �� L� ' 5,�� [ h . 2 `-? � - 7� 4,998 " 9,900 $ 22,128 57,249 ' � ____.Z,Z99_ 0 53,930 14,651 2�E2,619 TOTAL MI SC . � .. �� 9 � . � d.�..�1-:�.�.. .�i. ..�1_�..17'..:m.�. 5�� , �� GRANll '�'Q'llll, VALUATIONS S , 4n fi l � e � 1 '� �,n � �, �; , Colunu� ��1 Eolumn ��2 Cqlunul 1�3, COLUl11T1, ��4 I _ �. SUttdEl:T � I � ��, �g �`��y PROTECTIVE INSPECTION SECTION r�, eT T►� TQP oR TK� T��s MONTHLY REPORT � �}�u--•---� cn��unirv r.:v��ows�NT oiv. C. License Fees Collected � � ' it � t�wo-rccvr.�� r,�.�cr�o�i t:s�'r. D: �Permit Fees Collected � i ,.._., � C�Tr rcm�� cr;�p�.ar t0�,�a �...-,�� .J 6to-��0-.`�490 P:'.k-«"T.3i ^ Rfv C�ATE PAGE Of AFS �__—�� Q�_ �- 72_�.�___�, I ' LICFNS�;fi�rS FEES '�Y1.'E � N(Jt�1BESt COLLrCT�:D . r' � �lacktopping ]2 �S 300_00 i;xcava t ing l.4 350 . 0�� — ' Gas �Services � � 3 ]. �,� , OQ,�._ � General Contractor 119 2 97 .00 Heating 51 1 2 5 00 � . �. . � House I�Iovfng & Wrec�;ing 2 Masonry i� � o�i xeat��,� � �lastering 100 ' ' Roof ing 1 2 ' . Sign Erectoxs 1 � I�is c . . � �� 283 - $7, 075. 00_ � � • � ~ Colu�tin �kl Column ��'2 � � 1973 1972 THIS YEAR LAST i'EAR xyp� PERMIT NO.�S DrC , Build�.ng ��12406-12422 $ G,361.34 $ 36,175.06 $ 34,208.69 $ 90,732.97 ' ��tx��l ��9909-994�I 1,633.95 1.,687.OS 17 668.00 11 728 '� �i�aking �k5918-59�+0 673.50 1,636.75 14 047.00 14 042.00 , . ' �• PJ.umb�.ng ��6119-6129 562.50 1 062.25 10 092.75 1 � #16G-175 � 220.00 87.00 �•� 963.2 Si�na , � ' 9 1 2 40 G48 .11 7G 979 . f�9 � � �% TOTAI� $ � 45 9 $ , l,'i _ �'i . _ . , ... -._.,_� ' Column �J. Column ��2 � (;oLumn ��3 Column ,��4 Cal.umn ��S � , `_ 1 � . � . ., ___.__.._...___._... __. �_ _. .�. _. _... _ _ .... . _ _.. _ ._ _.___.._ _.. _._... ..._� I. ��aJiGT ' . �� Q opo��T��s� PRoT�CT�v� �NSP�cTlord sEcT1oN . c �� MOf�THLY R�PORT � �� }�,.---•^,� COt�aUNITV PaYCLO�tfiNT ptV. � � � P�O7EC��'�.` G:�'�CaCTIUri (Y'v''�T. ,�,�. I�pNTIiI.i' INSP�CTIONS � Qf'fY HA�L F�T:1DL�'Y P'P8✓� � � � �. .... { i — _..� , �,..--.J'1.,� ��.� ��Z•U60�3bw0 �'F3�1@ F1�V. PATE PAC�E Ot APVR�iVEC uY - o-..�L 0 I1 29/72 1 4 � $oo ` INSPECTIOPd� � � 1973 1972 THIS YEAR LAST YF.AR ;. IiUII�nTP:G D�C . DFC e , ",T , � ' . I fi0ugl�-ins ; 14 14 382 338 �ootings: ��6 22 433 484 .,. �rarnzrgs �.nd F,�ins�ec�i.o�s 68 18 4�45 507 jdozlc Not- Ready or P.eje��.ect 21 3 349 157 , Seo� ��ork 2'osted 1 2� 35 39 ; � V�.P�•At3.o11.^> Chec..ed 1 1 33 25 � Coraplai.i�ts Checiced 13 0 2U4 .62 � Dan�;exous Bu�ldin�s 0 0 L6 11 i �� S�.gns 2 1 47 49 i � t•iis�cel._laneous 4• 0 66 132 , � �'inals ; P.esident:ial ' � k'inals ; Com. & Industxf.a7. 1 2 12 24 ! I i , ' Total Inspectians 153 74 2354 1980 Pex�aits Is�ued 27 209 4jt5 777 �� PLUMI3II�'� & HE.��TING ,� Rough-ins ; 20 _ Zg ' 454 4�86 Reins�ections � �tiioxk I�ot Ready or Rejected p 2 85 � 85 � pangerous Buildi.nbs �0 1 2 . Mi�cellane�ous S � 2 43 26 Fi:nals ; I�esid�ntzal : I20 145 532 � 631 ' F�.nal.s ; Com. &�ndustr�.al 6 ; 4 81 ; 65 t Tota]. Inspecti��s • 15�� 1$4 1278 �^ 1427 : ' pexm:tL-s Issued � 34 T 65 � 742 ` 687 � I � � �Lrc�rnxc.�7, 1 � Roug�i-ins : 3 27 381 416 Rein�pections; 11 18 223 394 Woxk NoG Re�dy ox Rejected 1 1 55 33 f � S�gn� 2 1 1.4 7 pan�;erous Bui.ldings 2 Sezvice Inspections 4 -- • 183 -- Finals; Resi.d�ntia� 33 452 233 �'I , �inals; Com. & Induatria�, 5• 4 39 40 , � ' � Totul Inapectians 66 ' 85 1348 1125 PGrmits TsEUad 33 28 653 479 , � . , C,plump �f�l Column ��2 Column ��3 Column �k4 1 � . �_�._._._�....�_.. _�r..._.....�.. ._..._.._ . !____. ,,, ,,,, . , ..,�w�.,�, „ , � ' FIRE DEPAR'I'h1ENT REPORT FOR DECEMBER 1973 , Fire alarms January through December 3.973 .``... 373 Fire alaxms ,Tanuar y throu gh December 1972 . .... 318 Increase in alarms thi.s year � ...... SS , � ALARb9S ' � � , , .r. , I , I � Fire alarms for December 1973 ._.... 22 Fixe alarms for December 1972. ...... 17 Increase in alarms for December 1973 ......� Autos f� Trucks Rescue F� lst Aid Commercial IndustriaZ Multiple Dwellings Private Homes Private Garages . Smo.ke in Homes Trash Appliances Faulty Alarms Miscellaneous Fire Out . Total 3 2 3 0 1 0 1 3 1 1 22 TYPES OF ALARi�1S � AVERAGE RESPONSE General Alarms . . . 14 Still Alaxms . 6 Company Alarms . . . 2 Average response . . 21.35 Average response . . . 2.66 Avsrage �:esponse . . 16.50 �ire losses for the month amounted to less than $200.00. All oi' the lass tvas from �automobile fires, $50.00 of ?�f the loss occurred in Hilltop. Two of the £ires were in Hilltop, one an auto, and the other an oven fire. Columbia Heights Fire Department responded on Joint Response to a fixe at Mid Continent Engineering. The regular monthly business meeting of the department was held Thursday December 6th with 28 members present. The tiVilliam Flanery A►aard was presented to Mr. navid Todd and Caroline {9illiams. Mr. A�Iicheal Withrotia accep�ed the award for Caroline {Villiams, as she could not be present. Three training sessions �vere held this month with an arrerage atten.dance of 32.66 men.. Three rookie:.training sessions were held with an average attendance af 8 men. MEETINGS ATTENDED: 4 Legislative Conunittee Meetings Firemanship merit Badge Conselling for�Boy Scouts 1 $taff Meeting , Chamber of Commerce hi�eting Respectfully submitted, �'� �`�l �::2� Robert S. Hughes, 'hief 1-' N I-� !-� F--' F-� }-+ t-+ N f-� F-+ 1--� F� N 1--+ F-' F-� H 1-' N N N N N N N N N N N N N• N N N N N N \ \ \ \ \ \ � \ \ �. \ �.,''� � \ \ \ \ \ \ \ � � � N N N N N N 00 � N N N F-' t~O �O �O A N � � � \ \ \ � \ � �' '� \ \ '�. \ \ \ \ \ � \ ( - I v � � � „ v v v � � v v w w w w w w w m w w w w w w w w w w w j: w I ' H h- � � ln G: , W G: � � , r �. N C? 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G) F� F-� v 1-' O F-' �-+ �n O v z N .� O N 0o a� �n m �d su �v � � � � � • • m 2 O N N � .P Vi F"' O "T1 � m z w w w _.,.� m v v � ,..,, o •a m O ;v � 0 z � s r -< 'r'i ►--� � m � c z N � D °-i rn t� r� � � � cr c� n N �O V W I �� . • ' � ' FIRE PREVENTION EUREAU � — Summary of Activities ' - �'l:is Month This Month Last Year ' Buildings Inspected 28 41 Re-Inspections 28 32 � Inspections other than Buildings 106 ' Burning Permits Request�d 3 ' ' By Inspector 0 �. By Others 0 � Spec,ial Permits 0 Occupancy Permits 0 ' Total 162 1 � Orders Issued 81 . Orders Completed 23 , Illegal Bquipment 4 ' Written Warnings 81 � Verbal. �darnings 16 � Complaints 1 Fire Investigations 1 ' Extra Activities: , Plans & Checks on new construction Visits to schools on Fire Prevention Program First Aid Class at L�Ia.ur North Suburban Fire riarshals•Association meeting � � ' , . I ' 46 0 0 0 0 0 19 27 24 0 27 16 0 4 December 1973 Total 37S 249 279 21 0 0 7 1 911 310 217 5 316 186 24 23. � �� ' Summary of Fire Alarms � , I � ' Residential Non-Residential ' . Commercial Industrial � , . Grass & Brush � lst Aid & Rescue ' � Auto & Truck False , Honest Mistake Miscellaneous ' Stozage ' Mutual Aid flilltop M , Total ' Response � ' . � 'Death & Injuries Firemen I � Civ3lians � Losses for month of December: � • '� ' . I Losses to Date � Railroad Cars ' e FIRE PREV�NTION BUREAU This Manth 0 0 0 3 0 a 2 0 3 10 0 0 2 22 22 Alarms 14 General A�.arms 6 Still Alarms 2 Company �1.l.anns Injuries 1 ' 0 Buildings 0 December . 1973 This Month Last Year Total 4 35 1 8 0 13 2 ' 18 0 . 48 i Zs 3 57 0 5 . 4 48 2 94 0 6 0 5 0 9 17 374 � 348 men 299 men 21.3 /men call 16 men 2.6 /men call 33 men 16.5/men call� Deaths Total tor Year o io 0 3 Contents ` , : Autos & Trucks 0 $ 180.00 Other 0 $91,187.44 $118,960.00 $10,005.00 $55,100.00 2,6Q0.00 �