04/08/1974 - 5482PATRICIA ELLIS
COUNCIL SECRETARY
PUBLIC HEARING MEETING
APRIL 8, 1974
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FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARING MEETING - APRIL 8, 1974
7 : 40 P , f�l .
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Given
INVOCATION: By Mayor Liebl
ROLL CALL: All present
ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Added Memo from City Manager regarding Anoka County
Nature Interpretation program.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Consideration of Formulating a Course of Action in
Response to Letter from the Federal Connnunications
Conm►ission, by David D. Kinley, Acti.ng Chief of the
Cable Television Bureau, dated April 2, 1974
Council authorized Counci7man Nee and Councilman Breider, a member �
of the Cable Television Commission to make an appearance at F. C. C.
Request for installation of Tower (Beam Bender) by General 7elevision
Plan of request received - no action taken.
2. Estimates �
Approved, stipulating on A. J. Chromy Estimate that the payment
would be made ta the Company and also ta the Banding Company so the
Subcontractors would be paide
P��lemo from City Manager regarding Anofca County Nature Tnterpretation
Program. City Manager authorized ta work with County and City Nfanager
authorized to attend Meeting of April 23, 1974 on Bunker Prairie Park.
Administration directed to have sameone in attendance at meeting of
April 9, 1974, 9:00 A.M. �
Questior� by F1r, Caldwell on Action of Council if Cable Television
Commission budget is changed.
F�11 material will be presented to Counci7 at April 15, 1974 meeting.
ADJOURPJMENT: 9:12 P.f�t.
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THE MINUTES OF TNE PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF APRIL 8, 1974
The Public Hearing Meeting of the Fridley City Council of Apri] 8, 1974 was called to order
at 7:40 P.M. by Mayow Liebl. :
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor LIebl led the Council and the audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
INVOCATION:
hiayor Liebl offered the Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Counci7man Utter, Councilman Nee, Councilman Breider,
Counci7man Starwalt, and Mayor Liebl.
None.
Mayor Liebl said there would be an addition of a letter from the City Manager, Mr. Nasim
Qureshi, regarding the Anoka County Nature Interpretation program to the agenda.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt the agenda with the addition of the communication
from the City Manager concerning the nature interpretation program of Anoka County.
Seconded by Councilman Utter. .Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared
the motion carried unanimously.
iJEW BUSIf�ESS:
IDERATION OF FORMULATION OF A COURSE OF ACTION I� RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM THE
Mayor Liebl called on Mr. Bob Hinckley, Assistant to the President, General Television
Company. He offered a copy of the projected revenues for a ten year period to the
Council. Councilman Nee said the Council had been furnished with a copy of the projected
revenues in their agenda.
Mr. Hinckley said the F. C. C. had asked the Company to prepare the projected revenues
list to them for their review, and had independently asked the City for a list of their
projected expenses for the same period of time. He said the two lists had been compared.
He said it was unbeknownst to him that the City had been requested to submit their expenses
to the Commission. F!e further explained when the budgeted amouni from the City of
$3,500 was submitted for the first year, the F. C. C. Commission projected this amount
over the ten year period. He explained on the other hand, the figures submitted by the
Company were escalated over the ten year period.
Mr. Hinckley continued saying he did not know what type of working procedure the Commission
has, but, it h:.s taken four to five months for a response, He believed the current action
to be a very ridged interpretation of the 1973 rules.
Mayor Liebl asked Mr.Hinck:ley if the General Television Company is living up to all of
the obligations it had made to the City. He continued to ask if the system was workable
at this time.
, Mr. Hinclkey answered, the system is completed and workable at this time. He said from the
construction standpoint, the Company is ready to operate. He continued there is the need
for some additional testing of the system which would probably take from 60 to 90 days. He
explained they wou7d like to complete the extensive testing before the final payment is made
to the contractor. He stated the building is complete and equiped with two color studios and
cameras. He stated he believed the Company has lived up to their obligation.
Mayor Liebl asked the amount of the investment in the system by General Television. Mr.
Hinclkey responded this is 1.5 million dollars. ..
Mayor Liebl asked what Mr. Hinckley interpreted the communication from the F. C. C, to
mean. Mayor Liebl said he felt the F. C. C. would enforce what they had said and would
hold firm on the 3%. He said .he thought of the Fridley Cable Television should be
participating in the discussions.
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Mr. Hinckley repeated his thoughts that the F. C. C, is following a ridged set of ru]es.
Ne said there had been a ruling that no money from the local television franchise could
be used for general City revenue. He said this money had to be put to use by the local
regulatory body for Cable Television. Ne stated he felt their decision was based on their
comparison of the figures submitted by the Company and the City which compared the expenses
and the projected revenues. He continued saying if the expense needs of the City and the
Company's projections were clarified, this would clear up the misunderstanding with the
figures used.
Mayor Liebl recalled the F. C, C, had stated the use of the 5q plus the $25,000 lump '
sum payment was declared inconsistant with the rules of the F. C. C.
Mr. Hinckley said the combination of the two was ruled inconsistant, but if the two
were figured together within the 5%, this would be acceptable. I�ir. Hinckley said he
knew of other cases where lump sum payments had been determined feasible. He suggested
the expenses and projections from the Company be figured again with raising the City
expenses to a reasonable amount.
Mayor Liebl asked if there was any other questions from the Council.
Councilman Starwalt asked Mr. Hinckley if he believed the 5% to be unreasonable. Mr.
Hinckley said he did not believe the 5% would be detrimental to the community. He continued
to explain, this would be used by the citizen's c�mmittee and would be a progressive and
good step for the community and the Company. He stressed this would be a good use for
the extra money and would be good for the people and good for ihe community.
Mayor Liebl read portions of the letter submitted to the F. C. C, which dealt with the
primary concern of the City at that time, determining if there were any prob7ems in the
ordinance which would delay certification of General Television. He said the Administration
had worked up another budget for the Commission and read the various figures from the
new budget. Mayor Liebl said he felt the new budget would be relatively close to the
actua] expenses for the Commission during full operation of the system.
The City Manager said the figures had been determined by the Administration and the
tatal yearly expenses would total approximately $]8,750. The City Manager felt this
to be a fair amount.
Mr. Hinckley said he would like to bring the Counci7 up to date with the installation
of,Cable Television withir ±he Metro area. He explained that General Television had come
to Fridley, and at that time, there were other communities that were being considered for
similar installations. He pointed out that St. Louis Park and Bloomington had also been
selected by other companies for installation of Cable Television. He said at the present
time, Fridley is the only community in the immediate metro area with a system operational.
He said there are some small systems Dakota County, but this Fridley operation is the only
one with a physical plant completed and ready to turn on, and also, the only one with a
studio. He said in the other communities, they have.not made much progress and he was 'not
aware of any other community with plans of delivering service.
Mayor Liebl sdid he is interested in getting the communication system on the line. He
said the Council would have to be responsible to the people and also to �he investors.
Mayor Liebl suggested making an.appearance before the F. C. C, tu state the facts and
clear up any misunderstanding that may have arisen. He said they had tried to gain
approval with written eommunications and had not made much progress, He suggested a
delegation from the Council along with someone from the Cable Television Commission and
also a representative of the Company appear in Washington, D. C., before the F. C. C.
Mayor Liebl suggested gaining the support of the various legislators from the Minnesota
area in this appearance before the F. C. C.
Mr. Hinckley said he would certainty go along with this recommendation of Mayor Liebl's
to send a delegation to Washington. He said this is the only way the matter could be
brought to ;ome conclusion. He thought it would be an aid if the congressional members
were contacted also.
Councilman Nee noted that in the summary there were other certifications referred to by
the F. C. C. He asked if Mr. Hinckley had.a copy of those ordinances or knew of their
contents at the present time.
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Mr. Hinckley said he had, referred to the certifications of the examples previously in the
meeting. He recalled one had been granted in 1966 and this was at the rate of 3%. He
said there was another application for certification two to three years �ater which
asked for 5�. He said the F. C. C. said this was higher, but it was thought that the
amount would be justified. He said the F. C. C. had ruled against the 5�.
Councilman Nee asked if this had set any criteria.
Mr. Hinckley said the revenues were to be used for the r.egulatory program and expenses
of the regulatory body only.
Councilman Nee said the entire City is covered with the trunk service and the City and
Company should take photographs and maps for presentation at the appearance before
the F, C. C.
Councilman Nee said he thought the estimate of the expenses seemed very low. He said
it did not provide for any real leadership in the program. He said it would seern
they would need another $40,000 per year for a complete pro9ram. He added, this is
such a modest budget, there would be no trouble in it being approved.
Mr. Dean Caldwell, Cable Television Commission, said the Commission had originally
submitted a larger budget than the Council had approved.
The City Manager said the original amount submitted by the Commission was $5,000,
but, there was only the amount of $3,500 from the Company, so this had been changed to
meet the incoming revenue. He explained the expenses could not be taken from the general
fund because the people had been told they would not have to pay for the Cab7e system
with tax dollars.
Mr. Caldwell said this amount was only for.the year 1974, but the F. C. C. had interpreted
this amount to be for the next ten Years with no increase in the future.
Mr. Caldwell said their projection of expenses had been very modest also. Mrs. Barbara
Hughes, Cable Television Commiss�on, addressed the Council and said there had been no
inclusion of money in the budget to handle complaints on the ordinance and she believed
this to be a major part of the expenses. She said there had been no indication if these
complaints would be handled by the Senior Engineering Aic� or if this wou7d be taken
care of by the City Manager's Office.
Mr. Bob McDonnell, Executive Director of the State Cable Television Commission, addressed
the Counci] and said the purpose of the State Commission is to promote Cable Television
as a media in the State. He said they are very interested in the happenings of the
various communities as they re]ate to Cable Television. He said he had enjoyed the
informative review of the Fridley system and offered the aid of the Comnission in any
manner possible. .
Councilman Breider thanked Mr. McDonnel7 for attending the meeting. He said the current
problems that.Fridley is facing may be found anywhere in the State. He said the F. C. C.
must realize there is an expense in the regulatory activities of the community, He said
the City had determined the expenses would be 5%, not the suggested 3i which is set down
in the ruleso He questioned Mr. McDonnell on his opinion of the State taking the position
to support the City in their claim that the 5% would be more in line. He questioned Mr.
McDonnell on whether or not this would be within the ro7e of the Commission and whether
or not.the Commission would take the position in support of the City that the 5� is
justifiable.
Mr. McDonne7l said it all goes back to money. He continued stating the funding of the
Comnission is limited and the initial duties of the Commission are to support and promote
the development of Cable Television in the State, He said it would be possible for the
Commission to help in someway. He said eacliof the members of the Commission had been
approved by the Governor of the State, and all of the action of the Commission is taken
as a body. He suggested the City of Fridley have a representative appear before the
Commission with some date or the same date that had been presented at the current
meeting. He said the City and State Commission should work in concert on this matter.
He stressed, with a little concerted effort, a rock can be turned. He said the next
meeting of the State Commission would be on May 4th, and it would be possible for this
matter to appear on the agenda.
Mr, McDonell said he would be in Washington D. C, the following week attending a conference
of State Cable Agencies, and there are ten at the present time. He said he had hoped to
talk with Chairman Wjylie and also Acting Chief,Kinley, and he would be able�to do
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soi�iething in these meetings. He again stressed the need for the City and State to work
together. Mr. McDonell introduced the members of his staff that were present at the
meeting, Anita Benda, and Steve Shaye.
Mr. McDonell stated the General Television system is a beautiful aperation. He questioned
the reason the firm had not sought certification from the State. He explained this is a
necessary step in the certification of the Company. He said the State Commission had
not received an application from General Television for such a certification. He said
the firm should make application for this certification and they could all work together
stating the State Certification Application would be forthcoming and was in its due -
process.
Mr. McDonell said he had been in business for a good many years before becoming associated
with the State Commission and he thought the City had presented a good case. He said he
would lend his support and do what he could as an individual citizen of the State of
Minnesota. He said with the help of the State Commission, they could get things going.
Councilman 8reider questioned Mr. Hinckley on why there had been no State app7ication
submitted. Mr. Hinckley said this was in process, and they had until the end•of the month.
Counci1man Nee asked Mr. McDonell if he had some back and forth dialogue with the F. C. C.
Mr. McDonell said the business of the State Commission had not been such that it required
any communication with the F. C. C. He continued, they had been concentrating their
work on orientation of their members. He said the Commission had not had any specific
business to this point. He stated, he thought the Commission knew their way around,
but had no specific business before now.
Mayor Liebl asked the other members of the Commission who were present, (Mrs. Barbara
Hughes, Mr. Dean Caldwell, and Mr. Tom Myhra) if a member of the Commission would be
able to make the trip to Washington, D. C., after Easter. He suggested the best time
for this trip would be during the time that Mr. McDonell is in Washington. He said he
would like to see the representatives of the City to be accompanied by a member of the
Cable Television Commission.
Mr. Dean Caldwell said he would recommend that Father Ed attend this meeting, but he
would go if Father Ed is unable to do so.
Mayor Liebl indicated the City would pay the expenses for such a trip from the $25,000
franchise fee. �•iayor Liebl said he thought it was time to send someone out there and
provide the F. C. C. with proof of a workable system.
Mrs. Hughes said in her opinion, Father Ed should attend the meetings. Mr. Caldwell
said he thought Father Ed would be the best suited representative for the City.
Mayor Liebl said the Company and the City would have to come up with a detailed presentation
with pictures and maps of the City and site. He sa9d {;= would also want some pictures
of the cameras for proof of the type of completness of the system. He said the proposed
budget should be substantiated to project the growth of the City. He suggested the Company
and the City work together to obtain a workable expense and revenue projection with would
show.the system operating at full capacity.
Mayor Liebl said he would like to have someone wTth managerial experience represent the
entire Council and give that representative the authority to speak for the Council,
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Councilman Starwalt questioned if there should be some advance preparation to secure
the necessary appointments and time from those at the F. C. C. He asked how the audience would
be secured.
Mayor Liebl said he would like to see the City representatives go to Washington at the
same time that Mr. McDonell planned to be there.
Mr. McDonell said this week would be a very busy week for those at the F. C. C. He listed
the events scheduled for the week. He said he hoped to secure an audience with those at
the F. C. C. because he would have come all the way from Minnesota to talk to thein. He
suggested•if there would be any arrangements made for an appointment with those at the
F. C. C., this would be more suitable for Thursday or Friday. He said he could attempt
to make arrangements for an apointment with Mr. David Kinley, Acting Chief of the
Cable Television Qureau.
Mayor Liebl suggested Sanators Mondale and Humphrey be included in the meetings, and also
Mr. Blatnik. He stressed time was of the essence.
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' Mr. McDonell said he would arrive in Washington at noon on the 16th of Apr.il. He explained
i although, he would have a busy schedule, Fridley would come first arid be his primary
I concern. He said Thursday is an open day, and this matter could be taken care of on this
� day. He offered to contact the Senators offices. i
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Mr. Caldwell asked if the representatives that would be traveling to Washington wou]d
be meeting with the representatives of the State Commission before this time. Mr. Calcwell
asked if the concurrance of the entire State Commission would have to be obtained before
obtaining their support.
Mr. McDonell indicated this concurrance could be received through telephone contact. He
added, he was sure the entire Commission would support Fridley's efforts and support
could be obtained after the fact.
MOTION by Councilman Starwalt that Councilman Nee and Councilman Breider be authorized
to travel to Washhgton D. C, for the purpose of serving as representatives of the Frid7ey
City Council, along with the representative of the Fridley Ca61e Television Commission
and representative of the Company, while making a presentation to the f. C. C., and
that the full expense for traveling lodging and incidentials be paid, and that this trip
should be on the 16th, 17th and 18th of April. Seconded by Councilman Utter.
Councilman Nee asked if a proper presentation could be put together so quickly. Mr.
Hinckley said this would be possible, and he would work with the City staff and they
could come up with the necessary photos and maps.
UPON A ROLL CALL VOTE, Mayor Liebl, Councilman Utter, Councilman Nee, Councilman Breider,
and Councilman Starwalt voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager said the Administration would work with Mr. Hinckley and supply all
the necessary information. He said they would have to make a determination whether
the $25,000 should be a part of the 3% or 5%.
Councilman Breider said he thought it would behoove the member representatives to
explain the expenditures in a number of different ways. He said the Council should not
determine the amount of costs, this would be an Administrative task.
Councilman Nee asked if the budget could be changed at this time to increase the
expenses. The City Manager said this was a medium range budget and it could be increased.
He said with the current figures, it would show the need for the 5% easily. He said the
comp]aint management could be added. He said this would provide for a total budget for ten
years of $180,000, He said the budget presented by General Television is $]60,000.
Councilman Nee stressed, it would be possible to indicate the present budget to be
completely fair and valid.
Father Ed, Chairman of the Cable Television Commission, entered the meet�ng and Mayor
Liebl explained the progress in the meeting to this point. He said one inember of the
Fridley Cable Television Commission had been authorized to attend the meetings with
the people at the F. C. C. He asked if Father Ed would be free to attend the following
week, indicating the other members of the Commission had indicated they would want him
to take the trip.
Father Ed said he would not be able to answer at the present time, he would have to
check his calendar. Mayor Liebl again stated the members of the Commission thought he
would be the best representative of the C9ty. Mayor�Liebl also stated the Co�nnission
, would have to get together and determine the best approach to the presentation.
' Father Ed said the Commission would get together and determine this.
Councilman Utter said the City representatives would have to know where to get in touch
with the State Corranission when they arrive.
Mr, rlcDonell said he had written down his information and would give it to Mr. Qureshi,
the City Manager.
REQUEST FOR INSTALLATION OF TOWER BY GENERAL TELEVISION� i•IADE BY MR. BOB HINCKLEY:
i Mr. Bob Hinckley addressed the Couneil and said General Television is in need of
constructing a tower to bring the distant signal from Milwaukee. He said he would
like to explain the reason for this request at this time. He explained two years
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ago, it was assumed there would be a microwave antennea which would bring the signals
to the IDS Tower. He said the Company that had this license had abandoned this plan, �
because Fridley was its only customer. He said there is a tower for the microwave trans-
mission in Arden Hills, but the receiving antennea at the General Televisi�on operation
is only 30 feet off of the ground and because of the high bluffs on the east end of
Fridley, it is impossible to receive the signal. He said the request would be for the
installation of a tower in Fridley that would act as a beam bender. He continued to
explain, the antennea in Arden Hills does bring the micro waves from Milwaukee, but the
beam bender would be needed to transmit to the General Television location.
Mr. Hinckley said their proposal for the installation of the tower would be adjacent
to the City water tower at Central and I. 694. Ne said the tank is enclosed by a
high fence and has adequate space for this installution and would be well protected.
He said from the safety standpoint, there would be no live energized wire on the
tower, it would be just a beam bender. He explained the installation to be like two
dishes.with one dish bending the beam to the other dish. He said the beams wou]d be
bounced to their building south of City Hall.
Mr. Hinckley said he was not asking for an answer at the present time, he was asking for the
opportunity to work with the City staff on the matter.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the request from Mr. Hinckley, of General
Television for the construction of a tower adjacent to the City Water Tank at Central
and I. 694. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager explained, the City is already working with Anoka County to try to
put something together and make it work.
Councilman Nee asked Mr. Hinckley if he could stay until after the meeting and talk to the
members of the Council that would be accompanying him on the Washington trip. Mr. Hinckley
said he would remain. �
ESTIMATES:
A. J. Chromy Construction Company
5051 West 215th Street
Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 (Contractor)
And
Western Casualty and Surety Company
Fort Scott
Kansas (Bonding Company)
Estimate No. 3 for Sanitary Sewer, Water
and Storm Sewer Improvement No. 114
.Carl Newquist,.Prosecutor
Smith, Juster, Feikema, Haskvitz & Casserly
Builders Exchange Building
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Services rendered as prosecutor for March, 1974
$ 100,345.74
$ 7,285.00
The City Manager said it had been the recommendation of the Bonding Company that the
Estimate be released to the Contractor and the Bonding Company, both, because the
Construction Company is not paying the subcontractors. He said he had experenced •
problems on his previous job in another community. The City Manager said he would
like to add the stipulation that this money be released to the Bonding Company with
provisions that the Fridley job contractors be paid.
The City Attorney said this had been his recommendation and he concurred.
MOTION by Councilman Utter to approve the Estimates listed above with the stipulation
as recommended by the City Attorney and the City Manager, that the Estimate to Chromy
Construction Company be released both to the Company and the Bonding Company and that
the fridley.Subcontractors be paid. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDERATION OF EXPLORIN6 THE POSSIBILITY OF COOPERATION WITH ANOKA COUNTY REGARDING
N TURE INTERPRE IVE PROG A:
Mayor Liebl read the letter from the City Manager to the Council dated April 8, 1974,
regarding the possibility of cooperation with Anoka County regarding the nature
interpretive program. -
Councilman Utter said there would be a meeting of the County Commissioners the
following day at 9:00 A.M.
Mayor Liebl said it would be. important for Fridley to have an input since the City
had contributed much af the tax dollars to the County. Ne suggested some help in
locating a naturalist in the City of Fridley. Mayor Liebl asked if there was anyone on
the Council who would volunteer to attend the meeting.
Councilman Utter said he would not be able to get away for the meeting.
MOTION by Councilman Nee to concur with the items of recommendation #1 and #2 on the
second page of the memo from the City Manager of April 8, 1974, and that the City
Manager attend the meeting of the County Commissioners the following day to come up
with some kind of proposal and interaction between th� County and the City. Seconded
by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the
motion carried unanimously.
QUES7ION ON WHETHER OR NOT THE PROPOSED CATV BUDGET WOULD NEED FURTHER GOUNCIL ACTION:
Mr, Dean Caldwell addressed the Council and questioned if the new proposed budget if
altered by the Cable Television Commission would need any Council action before being
submitted to the F. C. C.
Councilman Nee said the budget could be brought back for consideration the following
Monday evening. Mayor Liebl agreed.
The City Manager said he would work with the Company, Mr. Hinckley, the Commission
and bring the entire matter back for Council review the following Monday everring.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Utter.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously
and the Public Hearing Meeting of the Fridley City Council of April 8, 1974 adjourned
at 9:12 P,M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patricia Ellis
Secretary to the City Council
Date Approved
Frank G. Li ebl , t�layor
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FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA — PUBLIC HEARING MEETING — APRIL 8, 1974
PLEDGE OF flI,LEG IANCE :
INVOCATION:
ROLL CALL:
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Consideration of Formulating a Course of Action in
Response to .Letter from the Federal. Cor�ununications
Comonission, by David D. Kinley, Acting Chief of the
Cable Television Bureau, da.ted April 2, 1974
2. Estima.tes
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Ti.e iionor�bie �ran;c Lfe�l, j�'-ayor
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In Ye: Fr4�I�y} �in.^.ssnt�
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Tliis is in rrier�xxscs t4 G�nc�r81 Talevisirnns oE t�fnrs�so�aa�, Inc.!� appli.- _
cation for the �bfave�acer�ti�r:�ci ce��ifie�ttt v� cca�►pli�nc�. A revi�s� og
ty�s applicatian s��as t�:.�� the fr�r��is� doc� no� car.t�3y wi�h t�:a -strsna
dsrds seC forth in �t�?or► 76.31f�) z�£ �he Cc��ssion�s Rula�.
T"ie franc�isa, award�c3 hy the CiLy of Eridi�y aa idcsver�bc�r 23, i973, end .
ac�end� �ptexo�r I3, �.9?3, pxveri�s €o�c a frs�chise f�e af 5 ge�cent o�
gross su3�scrit�a� r�v�rr.xes �ne3 a$2�,C�J 2uaFaz� �um P�Yssent. Sactian 76.3I�
(b) oi the Ru2as p�ov�de�s in p�rti:scnt p�r�=
tb) T?r� xaanch�se �ea s�Il ba reasana�la 4e.�., in t.`�.a range of
3-S pexcent of tha trancaise�'s grsasa su�scri�r rs�er.ues n�r
yeax iran c�i�Ie teievisian aper��.ians in t;�e co�uni�}f {including
sil zo�s o� coss�i�e�ati�n, ��n as i�ftisl �.u�.:,a su� �aYra�nLs}).
Z€ tha �ran��isr, ��a ��c�ads 3 p��csn� af �t�ch x�venu�a�, ta� csble
tel$vi�fe�r� syst+�c� �ehal#. n�� r�c��vc� Crx�si��.isa� certification uritii
tha r-�aao.�a%tan��s o:� the f�e is Q�Frc�ued by the �cx.�iss�.on on
sito�rfn�s, by th.e� frat�chise�, t3as�k it wiil: not intazfare with t��
effecfiva�ian of :e:Iarsl z�gula�ri�� �oals i:� Lha. f iald af ca�la
t�Ievisi�a, and, by t;�e fx�snci�isin� authori�.y, that iz ia
ep}iro�gr3ata in ligl.nt of ti�e pi'a�nrvad. Ioca�l segulatory pra�ram. .
�'Isass nat� tkn� becausre that 3-� pexcr�nt 23,�itatfo�t appliss ta aIi for�s
� uf cansid�raticx�, incZ:zding an initiel 1ur�g at;ne ga�ac3nt, a��anclZis� fea
of 5 par�ent o� �r�sa Sub8cY1b8� ��Vrn+1�S plus a�25,C�O ��.a is incan-
siste�t with ti2� Ca:�,ission� s standaxris. additiar�I.iy, tI;aX3 �is ti7e
furtcer require��e�t that �,�han ti�e f.anc�aise rea exc�ad3 3�ereei�t of gro�s
� su�scriber revenue;s, the entfra fae iaust � ju�Lizied by a�hnwing on tna
part of the iranchisae and the fzarschisor. This s�aowing si�ould include t�
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f bslancin; of projected expenses against projected revenues in order to
! esCablish t�e reasonableness of the fse. Ti:e City of Fridley has itemized
;� er.penses of $12,234.10; projected a$3,500 y�arly budget for the franchise �
i period, and project�d $22,000 addfLional exgenses, for a toLal ovar tha
` franchise tarr:► of y.59,23'�.10. General Television has provided a projectfon
;� of a total gross subscriber revenue over ten years of $2,537,500. S percent
i of this is a total. of $125,i3?5 in proj�cted revenue £rom the yearly franchise
! fee alone. Adding tile $25,Q00 fee to that equals a tot�l projectzd revenue
� to the City of Fridley of $152,875, wnich substantially exceeds the expenses. �
It is furth�r noted tha� tne required showing shou2d neet the criteria set
f orth f n A. N, Cab1 e T�I Co,n��ny, I;c ., FCC 73-�330, 42 FCC 2d 291 (1973) , and
La'�ce County Cable �I, Lnc,., FCC 73-927, 42 FCG 2d 952 (1973},
� You are requ�sted to res nd within thirt d� s of thfa Iette F
Pp y Y r. siiurs
to do so within the tir�e specified may lead Lo dismissal of this s��ii��tion
�� pursuant to Section 0.289(c)(3) of th� Ruies�
Sincereiy, �
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� Acting Chief
Cable Television Bureau
cc Mr. Robert Ninkley
M.r. J�raes Gre�ley, Esq. �
� i�ir. ,lichael horne, Esq.
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September 26, i973
So] Scf�ildhaus�, Esquire
Chi 2f, Cabl a Tel �vi si on Bur�a�a
Federal Comanunica�iQr?� Camr�is�ion
Washington, D. C. 2C5�4
Dear� tdr. Schiidhause:
The City af Fridley r�cently r��d� tfr� n�c�ssary �hang�s in its Gab'!e Tele-
vi�sia� Qrd�nar�c� to bring it irt 1ir�e w�tt� th� FCC rngula�tions.
to the FCC re�ulatians, some expia;�ation conce�-n�r�g franch�se f6W�and�thearev�i��
nues r�;eiv��r! from ti,e sub�crik�er° revenues s�C�li ne€ds fur�her explanatiQn.
FRA�ICHIS� FE�: The City of Frid'tey, accor�ding to its ordinance, Sec�ion
405.08, requires an.acaep�ance fee in the surn of �25,Op0 from the comaany
o5�aining tne fran�;�ise. As noi�d in the ardinance, t€�is fze is to 6e �sed
to cover administrative ex�+enses �n su�erreisirzg the C47V a�p�ications and
preparation of th� ard�inar�ce, sup�r��risi�ra o� th� c.vnstru���on, and operation
of the GATV sys�em. To da�� �t�� City has�aPgr�axima�ely $12,537.34 ieft from
the orig�inal $25,Q0(�. r1 quick ruf�dt�w:� o� �x��rts�s incurrQd .trp ia this dafie
are attache� to th�s letter. Th�y ar� p�°�mar�7y re�at2d to ]e�al fees, related
t: the fir�al issu�n�� of t3�e frarrchi�e, pu�l���t�ion costs, and ex}}enses incurred
by the CATtt Carr�iss�ora in th� per°-farr�ar�c� af its dutie� in relatiar� to th� CRPJ
franchise. A7so, sinc� Aug�as� of th�s y��r, a m��,�r of the er�g�neering staff
has been asszgne� ta inspect th� car�straction o� the cabl� televislon system.
This individuai has be�n sgen�ing a�p�rt��'mateiy �0 hours per �reek in the perform-
ance of this duiy, and 4vill, b� continuing on this bas�fis through nos�C of ?474 and
early i975. Th2 cost in actual dollars for� this serv3ce prouided by the City
will be approximately �3,00� �c� tl�e end af �hi� ear, �7,ppp in 1974, and ap�roxi-
mately �2,000 adciitional in��975. 7f��se est9mat�d costs wiil more than covsr the
remaining funds in t�e cabl� television acc�p��nce fee.
SUSSCRIBER FEES_ As per the �CC re�ulatians, the Ciiy 9s entitled to 3p of
the subscr�b�r revenues to carry out th� reguiator�y program outlined in the City's
cable television franchise ordinance. The FCC regulations a7so show that t�e
City may request 5� if the franchising autF�ori�y can submit '�nformation showing
th� specified fee is appropriate in light of t3�e planned Iocai regulatory proqram
and alsa that the franch'
. �see can shaw that this will not interfer with his ability
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Sol Schitdhause, Esguirs -2- ' �' 5eptember 26, 1973
to m�et the obligations in�posed by the FCC rules. Attached to this letter is
the fo7lawing �nformation: .
l. A letter from �eneral 7elevision, Inc., stating that ihe
estimated revenues for i97� arn approximately $3,50a.
2. A copy of a portion o� t�e City's 1974 proposed budget.
Included in t�is budget is the CATV Ccmmission with the
proposed budget of �5,000.
Tnrough 1974, the City wi11 have an obligatian to enforce the technical
standards of the ordinance an� fulFilZ ai] the duties of the Cable Television
Co�rtission as �oted also in i��e o�dinanc�. �s. can b� noted in our 7�7A proposed.
bud�et, �he c,ty r�lar�ager is pt��osing �3,450 a]one just in �ersonal servic�ss
basing this primarily an tne fact that employ�es will be needed, in addit9on ta th�
engi n�ri ng hei p, to suoply th� Cabl e Tel evi si on Gommi ss� or► wi tl�� i nformati on
and preparin� re�or�s for their re�iew. However, due to the Cauncii's commit-
ment to our co»si�tu�nts �hat Cabie TV v�ill not cost ih� citizens of our
community any addiiional mon��s, thi� reques� has been changeci ta �1,200 fat�
temporary employ�es and �7�fl for consultani's services. Also, due io the fac�
�hat many oT th� technical standar°ds provid�c� in tne ardl�iance wi11 need
specializ�d help, �750 is aitocated in tS�� Z97� hosdget for this specific purpos�.
In the City's "Other �xpenses" �artion of tha CATi! Budget, it is not�d that �20Q
, is budget2d for com�;wri7Gations, and ��00 for pu6lishing. The CAT11 Comm�ssion,
according to the ordinance, is requir�l to publisn semi-annual reports to t#�e
City 'resider�ts cor,cerning th� progress of the CAT�J report. A3so, far Travel,
Conferencas and Schools> �7�0 is �JUt����8� f0�` �}i� GOi�i11S�iDt1 and S�aff so thay
may become more familiar ar�c� bsiter prp�ared �o enforeQ the standarids af the
ordina�ce. Also, an addi�ional �1L� is bucl�et�d fa� of�ice sup�lies to stapply
the ComJn�ssion with materials ta p�t�i'orm .iheir wrork. The taiai �udget far the �
Cable Television Cor,3nission is �3,500.
� SL';.QM�RY. I hoge the informa�ian �e have supplied you with wi]l be adequa�e
for yo;�r needs. The obj�+ct of the City is to provide a workable CAiV system
in our comnunity. As you can see, we have bu�lget�d the exp�cted rev�nuQS for
197�. �'itrQ��h fihis the City haoes to enable ine GAN Co�mission to get �ne whee'is
roZli�g and �rovide a pra�zr direcLion and e►�forcem�nt aT th� ordinartce to insure
tS�e cit.izens of Fridley the type of cabie system �hey deser�ve:
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The Ci �y Counc� l an;i I ha�e t�i s i n�'orr;�a �i on wi l 1��ti sfy tf�e n�eds of your
Commission, and if any fur�her information is ne��ed, p'�'•;;e feel free to ca11
upon our City sia�fi` ta assist you in obiaining ���hatever �rformaiion you.need.
� FGL/ PJ� I/�s
Enclosur2s:
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Frank G. Liebl
Mayor, City of Fridley
1 � G�neral Ledger ticcot�nt-CAN
2) CAN Disbursemants
3) General Te7evision, Inc. Letter
�t� Proposed 197� CATV Cudget
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CABLE TELEVISION
Acceptance Fee. . . $25,000.00
Sun Newspaper 425.15
Duane L. Barton (Handwriting Expert) 533.20
Payroll
Virgil Herrick (Legal Fees) l,OS0.00
Virgil Herrick (Lega1 Fees) 1,388.00
City of Fridley (Petty Cash) 6.28
Payroll
Virgil Herrick (Legal Fees) 600.00
Virgil Herrick (Lega]. Fees) 3?3.00
Virgil Herrick (Legal Fses) 430.00
Thomas Currierr 38.50
Virgil Aerrick (Legal Fees) 300.00
Virgil Herrick (Legal Fees) 175.00
Payroll
Xerox 24.0�
Payxoll
Walker Girls � 52.00
Fr: Ed Chmielewski � 5t. Williams 15.00
Snyders Drug 8,82
Virgil Herrick (Legal Fees) 70.00
Walker Girls 60.00
Walker Girls 56.00
Payroll
Data Systems 57.95
R. Dean Caldwell 14.20
Virgil Herrick (Legal Fees) 315.00
Snyders Drug 3.73
Payroll
Sun Newspapers 13.79
Virgil Herrick 420.00
Xerox 92.38
The Rand Corp. , 12.00
Document Section 3.10
1b0 Hours Mr. Davis' time
90 Houxs Mr. Herrick's time 4,682.56
TOTALS $11,219.67
Balance, Acceptance Fee...$12,765.90
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City of Fridley
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1 � Dear I�fasim:
Augusfi 29, I973
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� televis�on system by_january 1, 1�14, I vvould ar�fiicipate a iranchise fee
payabl� to �he Cit y oi rri�le y of a n p r o x i m a t e l y $ 3, 5 0 0 f. o r c a l e n d a r y e a r
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2Q00 c,'.uring the calendar �rear 197� . In order fio anficip3te reve�ues, �ATe
�� must �ivirie t�at iigure in lzalf to ia}ce into account �the fact that aII of tne -
subscri�ers �vz�l not pa�T for a full t�velve monfihs` servicc. '
�-� Figurin�,then; reve�ue equaling that paid by �U00 �ubscrab�rs for a t�v�lve-
montli period, we come up �vi�h appro,�imate3y $70, 000 duriny ihe calenclar
� �rear. Five percent o€ $70,OQ0 is $3,500.
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ESTIMATES FOR CITY COUN�I� CONSIDERATION � APRIL 8, 1974
A. J. Chromy Construction Company
5051 West 215th Street (Contractor)
Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
� and
Western Casualty and Surety Company
Fort Scott (Bonding Cornpany)
Ka.nsas
�
Estimate No. 3 fbr Sanitary Sewer, Water $100,345.74
and Storm Sewer Improvement ;Vo. 114
Carl Newauist, Prosecutor
Smith, Juster, Feikeam, Haskvitz � Casserly
Builders Exchange Building
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Services rendered as prosecutor for March, 1974
.
F..
$ 1,285.00
COMSTOCK & DAVIS, INC.
1446 COUi3TY ROAD "J"
' MINNEAPOLI3, MINNESOTA 55432
TEL: 784•9348
CONSULTINlG ENGIPiEERS
April 3, 1974
Honorable Mayor and City Council
c/o Mr. Nasim Qureshi, City Manager
City of Fridley
6431 University Avenue,,N.E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432
Ref: San. Swr., Wtr. & Storm Swr.
Improvement No. 114
Gentlemen:
We have submitted to you, under separate cover; Estimate.No. 3 for A.3. Cliromy
Construction Company, the contractor on the above reference project,.for action
at your next council meeting.- The contractor has received, to date, Estimate No.
1, in the amount of $7,286.40, and Esti.mate No. 2, in the amount of $72,437.25.
Prior to issuing the check for Estimate No. 2, and because of a number of requests
concerning payment to the suppliers on this project, and after discussions with
the contractor and his legal council and discussions with the administrative staff
of.the city, we requested that the contractor submit an affidavit indicating that
certain material suppliers and subcontractors would be paid from the amount due
the contractor under Estimate No. 2, and f�rther directing.that:the suppliers
credit such payment to the Project No..114, and not otherwise.. A.s of this date,
we ha�e been in contact with the suppliers mentioned in the affidavit, dated
March 11, 1974, and non of these suppliers have received payment. We have been
unable to contact Mr. Chromy, President of A.J. Ch�omy Construction Company, by
telephone to determine what happened, and the reason why the suppliers were not
paid. However, we have been in touch with representatives of his surety company,
Western Casualty and Surety Company, Fort Scott, Kansas, and.they concur in the
suggestion that the checks issued for payment af Estimate No. 3 and future esti.mates,
by the City of Fridley, be made out jointly to A.J. Chromy Construction Company
and Western Casualty and Surety Company. We are accumulating a list of suppliers_
on the project, and have requested same to �urnish us with copies of invoices,
value of services, and material furnished to date, and amounts due, as well as
value.of services and cost of materials to complete the contract.
If the city concurs in the above procedure we will then furnish this data to the
bonding company. • �
We will attend your next meeting in which you will discuss this if you so desire.
� EVC/pmp
cc:. A.J. Chromy
� Virgil Herrick, Dick Sobiech
Western Casualty & Surety, Mr.
Verq truly yours,
COM5TOCK & �, INC. . .
. . ._ � .
By �' �--� .
E.V. Comstock, P.E.
Cochran
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COMSTOCK � DAVIS, tNC.
1A46 COUNTY ROAD "J"
MINNEAPOLIS, MIfVNESOTA 55432
TEL.: 7ai•9348
COi�15ULTIi�IG ENG1i�lEER�
March 28, 1974
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Fridley
c/o Mr. Nasim Qureshi, City Manager
6431 University Avenue, N.E.
Minneapolis, riinnesota 55432 .
Gentlemen:
0
CERTIFICATE OF THE ENGINEER
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We hereby submit Estimate No. 3 for A.3. Chromy Construction Company, 5Q51 West
� 215th Street, Lakeville, Ninnesota 55044, for work comgleted, this date, for
construction of Sanitary Sewer, tdater & Storm Sewer Improvement ProjecC No. 114,
Fridley, Minnesota.
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Completed Work
1163
968
448
lb8
62
1972
5
4
� 1
1
2
3827
4
9
6
2
4
1
5
Z
1
1336
56
56
L.F. 8" PVC San. Swr. 0-10` 1?eep
L.F. 8" PVC San. Swr. 10-12` Deep
L.F. 8" PVC San. Swr. 12-Z4' Deep
L.F. 8" PVC San. Swr. I.4-16' Deep
Each 8 x 6" Wyes
L.F. 6" San. Service Lines
Each San. Swr. Manholes 0-1Q' Deep
Each San. Swr. ManhoZes 10-12' Deep
Each San. Swr. Manholes 12-14' Deep
Each San. Swr. Manholes 14-16' Deep
Each Cdnnection to Existing Manhole
L.F. 6" D.I. Watermain (Slip-on)
Each 6" Fire Hyd. with 6" Gate Valve
Each 6" Ga�e Val.ve and Bo�s
Each 6" 90� C.I. Bends
Each 6" 45� C.I. Bends ;
Each 2" 22-1/2� C.I. Bends
Each 6" C.I. Grosses
Each 6" x 6" x 6" C.Z. Tees
Each 6" C.I. Plug
Each 8" x 6" C.I. Reducer
Each Connect to Existing Watermain
Each 6" Tapping Tee
Each 8" Tapping Tee
L.F. 1" Type K Copper �aater Service
Each Corporation Cocks
Each Curb Stops & Boxes
a $ 11.50
a $ 14.00
a $ 16.00
a $ 19.00
a $ 25.00
a $ 10.00
@ $440.00
@ $50Q.00
@ $6Q0.00
@ $700.00
@ $150.00
@ $ 8.00
@ $580.00
@ $200.00
@ $ 50.00
@ $ 50.00
@ $ 50.00
@ $150.00
@ $�Z0.00
@ $ 20.00
@ $200.00
@ $200.00
@ $300,00
@ $G00.00
@ $ 6.00
@ $ 15.00
@ $ 40.00
$ 13,374.50
$ 13,552.00
$ 7,168.00
� 3,192.00
$ 1,550.00
$ 19,72Q.0�
$ 2,200.00
$ 2,000.00
$ 600.00
$ 700.00
$ 300.04
$ 30,616.00
$ 2,320.00
$ 1.,800.00
$ 100.00
$ 300.00
� 100.00
$ 300.00
$ 480.00
$ 20.00
$ 200.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 300.00
$ 400.00
$ 8,016.00
$ 840.00
$ 2,240.00
ry '
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� '� Estimate ��3
A.J. Chromy Construction
I San. Swr. , Wtz. & St. Swr Imp. ��114 -2-
818
331
600
740
8
1
1
1
57940
14911
L.F. 21" RCP St. Swr. C1 II
L.F. 36" RCP St. Swr. C1 II
L.F. Ditch Construction
L.F. Ditch Cleaning
Each 4' Dia. Storm Sewer Manhole
Each Concrete Cradle
Each 21." Flared End With Outlet Structuxe
Each 21" RCP Flared End SerjTrash Guard
L.S. Excavation (77.5%) completed
L.S. Embanl�ent (70%} completed
Total Work Completed
Materials On Hand
, ■ .
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. . 828
2
2
1
2029
23
3�+
48
138
96
i
L.F. 6" PVC Serv. Lines
Each 22 z Bend C.I .�
Each 6x6x6" Tee C.I.
Each 6" Plug C.I.
L.F. 1" Capper Service
Each Corporation Cocks
Each Curb Stop & Boxes
L.F. 36" Arch Cl 3
L.F. 36" Arch C1 2
L.F. 66" RCP
Each 6' St. Swr. Manhole
Misc. Fittings
Tota1 Materials On Hand
@ $ 13. 00
@ $ 18. 00
@ �$ 7.5a
C $ Z.00
@ $280.00
@ $204.00
@ $200.00
@ $250.00
@ L.S.
@ L.S.
@ $ 0.79
@ $ 35.50
@ $ 54.90
@ $ 11.80
@ $ 1.18
@ $ 6.05
@ $ 27.30
@ $ 16.17
@ $ 1.4.58
@ $ 34.98
@ $113.90
Lump Sum
Tota1 Work Completed & kiaterial On Hand
,
Less: 10% Retainage
Estimate No. 1
Estimate No... 2
Sub-Total,
NET AMOIT�iT DUE THIS ESTIMATE
PKR/PmP
cc: A.J. Chromy Const. Co.
File
March 28, 1974
$ 10,634.00
$ 5,958.00
$ 4,500.00
� i,�$o.00
$ 2,240.00
$ 200.00
$ 200.00
$ 250.00
$ 34,747.13
$ 14,9I1..00
. $188,508.63
$ 654.I2
$ 71.00
$ 109. 80
$ 11.80
$ 2,394.22 .
$ 139.15
$ 928.20
$ 7�6.16
$ 2,012.04
$ 3,358.08
$ 11.3 . 90
$ i,000.00
$11,S68.47 $ 11,568.47
$200,077.10
$ 20,007.71
$ 7,286.40
$ 72,437.25 .
$ 99,731,36
Respectfully submitted,
��$ 99,731.36
$100,345.74
COriSTOCK & DAVIS, INC. /..
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By
%� " r�"� "� ��
E.V. Comstock, P.E.
TIME RECORDS FOR.MARCf�, 1974 PROSECUTION k�ORK
1. Preparation, Travel and Time in Court for
27 Court Trials and 23 Pre-trial Conferences.
2. Investigation and Process of Complaints
including office conferences, phone conferences,
correspondence and preparation of 17 Formal
Co�plaints.
3. Administration including Staff Meetings ana
Police Trainino.
TOTAL
STATEMENT
SMITH, JGSTER, FEIKEMA, HASKVITZ and CASSERLY
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BUILDERS EXCHANGE BLDG.
MINNEAPOLIS, MIN�NESOTA 55402
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3-31-74
19 hours 30 minutes
14 hours 55 minutes
30 minirtes
34 hours 55 minutes
SUBURBAN OFFICES
OSSEO
FRIDLEV
City of Fridley �
6431 University Avenue N. E.
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
Attn: Nasim Querishi
City Manager J
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FORWARDED FROM LAST STATEMENT
Services rendered as Prosecutor for the
City of Fridley.
March 1974 Retainer $1,000.00
Secretarial Services 100.00
Time in excess of 30 hours -
5 hours 185.00
Total 1,285.00 $1,285.00
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FROM:
OFFICE OF THE CIT'Y MANAGER
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA
April 8, 1974
THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
CITY NIANAGER
SUBJECT: EXPLORING Tf-IE POSSIBILITY OF COOPERATION WITH ANOKA COUNTY REC,ARDING
THE NATURE INTERPRETNE PROGRAM
' It ha.s been braught to may attention that Anoka County is going ahead with a
sizeable nature interpretive program. They have already appraved preliminary plans
for an activity center in Bunker Prairze Park and the total cost of the project
, will be in th� neighborhood of $I,OOQ,OQO. It is going to contain fi.he following
items:
I. It wi7_1 consist af 26,000 squar.� feet.
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2. Bunking facilities in the lower level for 'J2 people.
3. Dining room and kitchen faiclities with.sit down space
at tables for 60.
4. Upstairs has twa class rooms which accomrnodate 48 people each�,.
' S. Downstairs has two class rooms which accommod.ate 80 people each.
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6. Large meeting roam for 2Q0 peopJ.e.
7. Manned by the Anoka County E�ct�nsian Office, which has a number
of na.turalists on the staff .
8. They will handl� �he programmir�g.
9. They e�ect it to be used extensivel:y by several thousand
4-H kids w�io be:t.ong to nznnberaus 4-H arganizations in each
of the mtu�icipalities in the County.
10. Gxeenhouse is part of the building - 2Q'x60'. Provisions
are made for the greenhouse to be expanded in several tiexs
(the center i.s being built on a hill, and can be expanded
down the hill). .
l�. In very heavily woaded area, over�ooks lake.
12. Several woalen bridges leading from buildin� onto large
wooded lmoll.
l�. T`wo outdoor nature observatory decks as auxiliary btzildings
to activity center.
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THE HONO�IBLE b1AY0R AND CITY COUNICL <2- APRIL $, 1974
Anoka County is also considering a development of a full-fledged interpretive
program complex at the Chain of Lakes area.
The City Council ha.s authorized me to proceed. with the hiring of a naturalist
on the City's staff. It looks like the two govermnental bodies are proceeding
with the same kind of plans for a nature interpretive pragram, and it seems reason-
able that these two bodies could cooperate in coordinating their efforts, and
hopefully pravide a better service for the tax dollars spent. The Anoka County
Corrunissioners will be considering finalization of their plans for the activity
center in Bunker Prairie Park at their meeting of April 23, 1974 at 9:00 A.M.
If the City Council feels that it is advisable for the City of Fridley to have
a natiure interpretivve program in some kincl of cooperative form with Anoka County,
then I suggest the following:
1. That the City �ouncil authorize me ta work with Anoka County to
come up with the proposals for a cooperative nature interpretive
program.
2. Authorize me to attend the Anoka. County Comm�.ssioners meeting on
April 23, 1974 to give City's inpu� in tl�eir activity center at
Bunker Pairie Parke
, If the Ci.ty Cauncil shows some interest in pursuing this question further,
I will try to make a more up to date status report of the County's program at the
Council Meeting of May 15, 1974
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MEMO T0: City Council
MEMO FROM: Fridley Planning Commission
MEMO DATE: April 9, 1974
RE: Proposed Tree Ordinance
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Attached is a copy of a proposed tree ordinance we recommended
for approval at our meeting of April 3, 1974.
FRIDLEY PLA(VNING COMMISSION
EDWARD J. FITZPATRICK
CHAIRMAN
cc: City Manager
Members of the Parks & Recreatian Co►nmission
Members of the Environmental Quality Commission
Winstron Worden
Kenneth C. Sporre
Francis R. Nash
Trevor A. Kyl e
Russell E. Frazier
A11 Department & Division Heads
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, AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DESTRUCTION OF TREES ON CITY
OWNEQ PUBLIC LAND IN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY EXCEPT UND�R
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS �
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THE CITY t�F FRIDLEY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION l. No person or corporation, public or private, including but not
limited to the City of Fridley, its officers, employees or agents,
shall order or cause the injury or destruction of any living tree
on City owned land.except under the following conditions:
a. For control of all types of tree diseases; such as verified
' cases of Oak Wilt or Dutch Elm, as provided in Ch. 104 of the
Fridley City Code.
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b. Project development that involves the removal of fewer than 3
trees per acre are exempt from this ordinance.
c. For pu�poses of woodland preservation, the removal of trees
may be permitted, but only after a management plan justifying :
such removal has been reviewed by the Fridley Parks and Recreation
Commission, the Fridley Planning Commission and approval by the
Fridley City Council. No tree removal shall be allowed under
the provisions of this paragraph which is not defined in the
plan.
d. For purposes of necessary strEet and public utility construction,
but only after the preparation of a detailed plan and approval
by the authorities named in Paragraph "c" above. No such plan
shall be approved which does not provide for reforestation and
the restoration of the land according to the�plan as approved
by the City Cauncil.
e. For the purpose of park or other civic development but only
, after the preparation of a detailed plan and review by the
authorities named in Paragraph "c" above, Such plan must indicate
how the final development will be done, including ground cover
and tree plantings. -
SECTION 2. Trees measuring less than 3 inches in diameter at a point 4 feet
above ground are exempt from the provisions of this ordinance.
, SECTION 3. Nothing iri this ordinance shall be construed to prevent the routine
trimming of trees in street right of way, City Parks or other City
owned public land.
, a. This ordinance is not to be so const�^ued as to prohibit any utility
� company from removing any tree that has become a hazard to normal
service, however, this waiver does not apply to new installatians
' or to pre-planned routine maintenance or to the total removal of
an undamaged mature tree.
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b. Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to prevent th�
City from removing a tree from street right of ways, City I
.or o�her City owned land, that has by nature become damage�
so as to be no longer viable.
SECTION 4. Any person who violates this ordinance shall be guilty of a
- misdemeanor. The injury or destruction of each protected tree
shall be a separate violation.
SECTION 5. The City of Fridley shall not remove trees for the purpose of �
developing a golf course without first submitting such proposed
use to a public referendum for approval.
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