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05/20/1974 - 00015858`7 � � IHE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF MAY 20, 1974 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of May 20, 1974 was cal7ed to order at 7:29 P.P�i, 6y Mayor Liebl. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Liebl led the Council and the audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. INVOCATION: -fhe Invocation was offered by Mayor Liebl. l�OLL CALL: P1EP18ERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Flayor Liebl, Councilman Utter, Counci]man Nee, Councilman Breider, and Councilman Starwalt. None. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1974: I�IOTION by Councilman Starwalt to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of April 15, 1974 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P1ayo}^ Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION: PROCLAMING THE MONTH OF JUNE �STER MONTH": Playor Liebl read the Proclamation to th� Council and audience. MOTION by Councilman Utter to adopt the�Proclamation designating the month of �une as "Toastmaster Month". Seconded by C uncilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ltebl declared the mo ion carried unanimous7y. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: �OTION by Councilman Breider � adopt th� agenda as amended by the addition of the consideration of establishing dumping f cilities for campers, trailers and motor homes and also with the deletion of the consideration of the antennea for Genera7 Teievision, Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, aii voting aye, P�iayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. VISITORS: MR. BU�T ELLIS 115 TALMADGE WAY, FRIDLEY LIONS CLUB: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF rnm� rv rrrv ri nr. C�lr. Ellis addressed the Councilmen and said he represented the Fridley Lions Club in their request for approval of a Fridley City Flag which would be reproduced by the Lions Club. Fle said there was a suitable flag which had been hanging in the City Manager's office. He further explained that this flag would be created and presented to the City free of charge and replaced when needed in the future. He said this would serve as the Ciiy Flag during the upcoming Silver Jubilee of the City and it was one of the small things the Lions Club was able to do for the City. P10TION by Councilman Utter to approve the proposed Flag as the Fridley City Flag and authorize the Fridley Lions Ciub to have this FTag reproduced. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. [�poi� a voice vote, all voting aye, �+layor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. � � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 iNR. RICHARD HARRIS, 6200 RIVERVIEW TERRACE: PAGE 2 6l ° i� � - , P�lr. Flarris addressed the Council and said he would like to make some comments to the Council concerning some deficiencies in the City Code, but his comments would be lengthy so he would wait to do this until the end of the current meeting. � Mayor Liebl said this would be taken care of 6efore the Communications section of the agenda. OLD BUSINESS: - AME�VDING THE FRIDLEY CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 510 ENTITLED TREE n10TI0N by Councilman Starwalt to waive the second reading of the Ordinance, and adopt the Ordinance #559 on second reading and order publication. Seconded by Council- man Nee. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Liebl, Gouncilman Utter, Counci7man Nee, Council- man Breider, and Counci7man Starwalt voting aye, Przayor Liebl dec7ared the motion carried unanimously and ordered publication of the ordinance. CONSIDERATION OF A BASEBALL FENCE AT FRIDLEY COMMONS PARK #l: Councilman Utter recalled at the last meeting of the Council, this item had been voted down. He walked to the map on the screen and pointed out the area to be fenced. lie said he had talked to the members of the Park and Recreation Commission who had indicated they knew the money was hudgeted for the installation of the fencing. He said the members of the Commission seemed to have the same reservat�ons about this installation as he had expressed at the previous meeting of the Council. (.ouncilman Utter continued the proposed fence wou7d run along 61st, 7th and then � continue around the ball diamond. He said part of the proposal would be the installation of some gates. He questioned if the gates would be locked when the _ park is not in use. ile said the fencing would stop some balls from going into 7th Street. Councilman Utter questioned it if would be possible to cut down on the size of the right rield and a71ow for some space between the fences 6etween the two diamonds to allow for a walkway. lie said this would also allow for space for people to stand to watch the ball games. He said the first proposal to use the one fence for both diamonds would be a reduction in cost, but he feli this proposal to all the space in between would allow some access to the area. Fle pointed out that there is no sidewalk in this area. He also pointed out it would be possible to delete the plan for the fence along 61st and only install the fence along 7th Street. f+ir. Paul Brown, Director of Parks and Recreation, addressed the Counci] and pointed out that the activities at the Commons Park are always the number one teams. He said this is why this area was proposed for this fencing. I-le said he believed Councilman Utter's suggestion to be a good compromise. He siated, it would allow those wanting to watch the game to stand along the fence. He also mentioned that the gates of the fence would not be locked during the day. lie explained that this field would be used primari7y for the Babe Ruth teams and the morning teams. He said it wou7d be possible to use the six foot fencing thr.oughout the area, and this would make up for the difference in cost which would be increased by the installation of the two fences to create the walkway area. Mr. Brown pointed out that the eight foot and six foot fencing would be safer than the four foot fencing because at four feet, the players would run into the metal bars of the four foot fencing. He said there would be a need for the installation of a gate for the access of eqwipment for maintenance of the area. MOTION by Councilman Utter to adopt the proposal with the stipulation that there be a ten foot walkway between the two ball diamonds and that the fence be six feet in height. S�conded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager said the bid would be brought for Council approval. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 8, 1974: 2 R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY �� �' _ �_ f'� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 10 M-1 PAGE 3 TO MAKE ZONING CONSISTANT WITN THE PROPERTY f�1�TI0N by Councilman Nee to set a Public Hearing on the rezoning request by 8erkely Pump Company ZOA #74-02, for the second meeting in June, June 10, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vate, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. ARMORY PROPOSAL FOR FRIDLEY: The City Manager recalled that the Council had sent this matter back to the Planning Commission and the Planning Comm ssion recommendation was that the Council should look favorably on this request. He pointed out that Hastings had built such an Armory. Fle sa�d that this would be a matter in which money would 6e involved and it would take from $9,000 to $10,000 City money per year to finance this for a 20 year period. The City Manager said it would be possible for the Administration to bring back a complete report to the Council with additional facts and data. Ne said tt would also be possible io contact General Cheeseman and request his attendance at a Council meeting to exp7ain the concept. � Councilman Breider stated he believed the planned approach by the City Manager wou7d be a good one. He said much of the talk about the Armory is in a questionable sense. He pointed out that this wou7d not only be a monetary commitment, but a7so a donation of three acres of land on the part of the City. Councilman Breider said he would like to see some factual information on the projected usage of this area. He questioned if there would be a need in the future for more garage space, or the need for add7tional storage for the City. He asked what uses the CIty could possibly make of this portion of property. He also questioned the need for this construction when there are other buildings within the City wh�ch wou7d provide the same facilities. The many schools and the arena were examples of this type of facility. The City Manager said the City has another piece of property in the vicinity � of Central Avenue and Rice Creek Road which could be used for Armory purposes. He said there would be advantages and disadvantages with each of the sites. P90TION by Councilman Breider to instruct the City Manager to prepare a fact sheet on the proposal for the Armory in the City of Fridley. Seconded by Counc�7man Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, a77 voting aye, Mayor Lieb] declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT, P. S. #74-02. GRACE HIGH SCHOOL ADDITION The C9ty Manager explained this property to be west of Matterhorn Drive and owhed by the Archdiocese of St. Paul. f+lOTION by Councilman Breider to set a Public Hearing on the proposed Preliminary Plat, P. 5. #74-02, Grace High School Addition, by �erome N. Ju7ius for June 10, i974, Secanded by Councilman Utter. Upon�a voice vote, all voting aye, r�iayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. �oayor Lieb7 pointed out that the Planning Commission recor�nended approva] of the Special Use Permit. Mayor Liebl asked if Mr. Blom was present at the meeting and also if he would like to address the Council. Mr. Blom indicated he was present, 6ut had no additional information. Councllman Starwalt said this request was in the vicinity of his home and he could not see any reason for objection to this request. 7�lOTION by Councilman 5tarwat to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the Special Use Permit as requested by Mr. Gerald Blom for 5845 Hackmann Avenue N. E. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote al7 vot�ng aye, f7ayor Lieb] declared the mot�on carried unanimously. � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 L, S. #74-01. B PAGE 4 T DF THE WEST 10 K J, RIVERVIEW .�— rlOTION by Councilman Nee to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant the lot split as requested by Mr. Wallace K. Dahl, L. S. �74-01. Seconded by Councilman Utter. � Councilman Utter questioned the proposed split saying it was difficult to understand the intent. �ouncilman Nee exp7ained rn this area there is a very steep hill and this split would create two large and buildable lots. UPON A VOICE UOTE, all vottng aye, Mayor L�ebl declared the motion carried unanimously. � � The City Manager explained that the remainder of the items would not require any Counci7 action. P90TION by Councilman Breider to receive the minutes of the Planning Comroission Meeting of May 8, 1974. Seconded by Counci7man Utter. iPpon a voice vote, a71 voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS-DESIGN CONTROL SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 9. 1974: The City Manager said this plan is being redrawn, and he suggested that the item be sent back to the Building Standards-Design Control Subcommittee for further review. MOTION by Counci7man Breider that this matter concerning the request by the Minnesota Highway Department 6e sent back to the Building Standards-Design Control Subcommittee for further review. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Mayor Liebl asked Mr. Richard Harris, Planning Comntsston member lf he could add any information for this item. i�9r. Flarris addressed the Council and said the Planning Comnission had some discussion concerning the usage and its re7ation to the river. He felt the matter should be looked at by the Pollution Control Agency. Nir. Harris suggested tha Council take some action to send the the information to the Pollution Control Agency. He also pointed out that this proposed site is in the Flood Plain. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSI�ERATION OF A REQUEST TO ALLOW REFACING OF THE FRONT EXTERIOR AND ROOF LOCATED ON OUTLOT 1, BLOCK 2 MOORE LAKE HYLANDS 4TH A�DITION: THE SAME BEING 6290 HIGHWAY #65, FRIDLEY, MINNE50TA. REQUEST BY PASCO MARKETING, I �ENVER COLORADO THIS IS THE SINCLAIR STATION ON THE HIGHWAY: i�'layor Liebl said this was the Sinclair station on Highway #65. He read the stipulations recommended by the Subcommittee. ��10TION by Councilman Starwalt to approve the request with the stipulations suggested and noting the deadline for the landscaptng and curbing of June 1, 1975. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Councilman Utter questioned the practice of the Council which would approve the various requests with stipulations, allowing a certain length of time for the completion of the work. He asked if this creates a situation where the staff is being forced to police the installation of the improvements and costing the City a great deal of money. He recalled in some instances, �he City staff was forced to pol�ce such improvements for the period of years. He said he would rather see the work done at the present time, not in a year or six months. Mayor Liebl said this time period is allowed because of a matter of economics. r � t� �� �_ �� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 7974 PAGE 5 �^�ayor Lieb] explained the basic improvement is often very expensive and the st�pulations would be an added expense to the applicants. He said the time period would enable the people to complete the work at a later date and without added immediate expense. f�ayor Liebl also explained the immediate expense of construction to be a substantial investment, and noted the people would have to be in business for a wh�7e to make money to comple�e the stipulated improvements. UPON A VDICE VOTE, all voting aye, P4ayor Liebi declared the motion carried � unanimously and the request for remodeling approved with the six stipulations recommended by the Building Standards-Design Control Subcommittee. Mayor Liebl advised the Council that the Bui]ding Standards-Design Control Subcommittee had recommended approval of the request with two stipu7ations. f�layor Liebl asked if there was anyone present to explain the request and there was no response. Tha tissistant Engineer placed the site plan on the easel and pointed out the location of the garage in relation to the building. Councilman Nee questioned if the construction should be the total seven unit garage. Thr �,ity Manager said he would like to see this also. He said this request could 6e approved subject to further review by the Engineering Department. lie said he had hoped someone would be present to present the in�ormation. MOTION by Councilman Nee to ta61e the consideration for the request to construct a garage at 105 58th Avenue N. E. by R. J. Bauman until the next Regular Meeting � of the Council, June 3, 1974 and stressing the thought that there should be seven garage units. Seconded by Counc�7man Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, l�iayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. fNOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the minutes of the Building Standards-Design Control Subcommittee Meeting of May 9, 7974. Seconded by Counci7man Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF MAY 14, 1974: A REOUEST FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 205.053. 4B. 5A. FRI�LEY CITY CD�E. T � Mayor Liebl sa�d the building would be on a corner lot and the motion by the Board of A�peals notes recommendation of approval. Councilman Starwait said he had visited the siie, and he was prepared to recommend approva] of the request. Ne said he would point out if the ]ots area split east and west between Mississippi Street and 64th Avenue, this garage would interfer with the setback. The C�ty Manager said when the road improvements are instal7ed in this area, � ne would like the understanding of the property owner that he would not oppose the construction of the roadway. f4ir. Wold said he is in favor of the roadway. Mayor Lieb7 asked the applicant if he is in favor of the roadway and Mr. Wolf said he favored the construction of the roadway. Mayor Liebl asked Mr. Wolf if he was in agreement that the hard surface driveway would be installed when the construction of Arthur is completed. Mr. Wolf indicated he agreed with this stipulation. ��i0TI0N hy Councilman Starwalt to concur with the stipulation of the Board of Appeals and approve the request including the stipulation that the hard surface driveway be installed at the time that the Arthur Street improvement � � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 PAGE 6 r��'J e�, L— is completed. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Nee to concur with the recommendation of the Board of Appeals and approve the variances as requested by Joe Powers for 4544 2nd Street N. E. S�conded hy Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. P�OTION by Councilman Nee to concur with the recommendation cf the Board of Appeals and approve the variances. Seconded by Counci7man Breider for discussion. Councilman Breider satd he had one question concerning the approval of the variance, His questior� concerned the recommended stipulation that a garage door opener be installed. He ques�ioned what would be the po�nt in requiring this installation at the present time, what assurances would the Council have that it would be used or what would happen if it was broken. Councilman Nee said he did not consider th�s stipulation a E�art of his motion and he did not feel strongly that this should be installed. He said he would like to make it possible for the applicant to build the garage. He pointed out this ts a very narrow lot and is difficult to work with. Ile added, if the app7icant wants to put in the door opener, fine, but he did not consider this a part of the motion. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. OF SECTION 214.053. 1. FRIDLEY SIGN ORDINANCE, TO � Mayor Liebl read the stipulations recommended by the Board of Appeals. Councilman Utter asked if Mr. Schroer planned to take down the wagon and what he intended to put up after this. Mr. Schroer said the smaller lettering would be taken fromthe sign and larger lettering would read "The Ranch". He said this would be the sign that faces University Avenue. f�OTION by Councilman Breider to approve the request for the variances as requested by Mr. Robert Schroer with the three stipulations recommended by the Board of Appeals. Seconded by Counctlman 5tarwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voiing aye, P�ayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the minutes of the Board of Appeals Su6committee meeting of May 14, 1974. Seconded by Councilman �reider. Upon a voice vote, a71 voting aye, Mayor Lieb7 declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 16, 7974: P40TION by Councilman Breider to receive the minutes of the Charter Commission Meeting of Apri] 16, 1974. Seconded by Counci7man Utter. R�GULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 PAGE 7 Councilman Breider brought to the Counci7's �ttention that he had asked the Administration to prepare some kind of time table for the Charter Commission for submission of the suggested changes. P1ayor LZebl said the Charter Commission had 6een notified by the City Manager and they had received instructions in this respect. He said the Charter Commission ts aware that they must have their recommendations ready by August. Mayor liebl assured Councilman Breider that this had been done. UPON A VOICE VOTE, a71 voting aye, Mayor Lieb7 declared the motion carr9ed unan�mous]y. RECEI�ING THE MINUTES OF THE FRIDLEY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE M�ETING OF APRIL 18, 197�r f•i0TI0N by Counci7man Starwalt to receive the minutes of the Human Relations Committee Meeting of Aprii 18, i974. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all votrng aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Liebl asked if th7s action would include the approval o� paying the fees for the membership of the Fridley Human Relations Committee to the League of Minnesota Human Relations Commissions. The Administrative Assistant, Peter Herlofsky, said the receiving of the minutes would approve the membership. OF A TOWER FOR ANTENNEA PURPOSES BY This ltem was deieted from the agenda. CONSIDERATION OF THE ALICE WALL PLAT PARK DEDICATION: The City Manager said there had been a meeting with the representative of the Wall Corporation and there is some question concerning the park fee. He said according �o the ordinance which establishes this amount, the payment should be $20,000. He said the Administration has suggested two a7ternatives for a solution of this problem. He said if Wall Corporation was to donate land to ihe park system, the density of the apartment complex would have to be decreased because this 7and had been figured in the � total density of the apartment complex. He said if the Wall Corporation is required to pay fees for only the residential portion of the property, this would be a total of approximately $8,OOU. He said if this is done, he would suggest stipulating that some recreational fac�lities such as tennis courts be included in the apartment complex recreational area. Ne explained the park fee would be waived for the apartment area, and only acquired for the residential lots. Mayor Liebl said he would like to see tenm s courts installed as a part of the apartment complex. Councilman Breider said if the fees were waived for the apartment area, and required for the residential lots, �his would be fair in his mind. Councilman Utter recalled there had been extensive discussion concerning keeping the park like area for the use of the apartment complex. Ne said if this area were dedicated to the City and open to all of the City, there would have to be some accessability for maintenance equipment. He said he would also agree with the proposal of waiving the fees for the apartment area and would like the tennis courts installed, Mayor Liebl again stressed his strong feeling that the Wall Corporaiion should furnish tennis courts for the people in the apartment complex. The City Manager said he felt this to be a reasonable compromise that the fees be � waived for the apartment area and then the Wall Corporation would only pay $8,OD0 in`park fees for the residential area. MOTION by Counctlman Breider to authorize the Admim stration to waive the fees for the area of the apartment complex and only require park fees for the residentia7 area with the stipulat�on that tennis courts be provided for the apartment complex within the recreational area for the complex. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, �ayor Liebl decTared the motion carried unanimously. STREET IMPROVEMENT PRO�ECT ST. 1974-10 Tne �tty Manager explained that two bids had been received and there was a problem in that the low bidder did not sign his bid. He said in light of this problem, he felt the bids should be re�ected and readvertised. He stated, this contract should be rebid. � � � R��- t �I, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 PAGE 8 P40TION by Councilman Utter to reject all bids and authorize the Administration to advertise for new bids. 5econded by Counci7man Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lieb] declared the motion carried unanimously. Gouncilman Nee asked if the bidder could just be asked to sign the bid. The City Manager said when the bids were opened, it had to he determined if the bids were valid, and this bid was not signed. He said this should be done property to eliminate any questions. RECEIVING THE BIDS AND WATER AND STORM SEWER The City Manager said he would recommend the Council receive the bids and award the contract to the low bidder, B& B Excavating. Walbon Excavating Co. Highway No. 8 Minnetonka, Minnesota 55343 Kamar Inc. Territorial Road N. E. Minneapo7is, Minnesota 55434 B & B Excavating 11843 West River Road Champlin, Minnesota 55316 $ 63,D70.00 $ 54,705.00 $ 34,896.00 MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the bids and award the contract for Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement Project #ll5 to B& B Excavating in the amount of $34,896.00. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P1ayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIIlING REPORT ON POSSIBLE COMMUNITY/SCHOOL PROGRAM IN COMMUNITY: P�OTION by Counctlman Breider to authorize the Administration to proceed with the Communtty/School program and authorize the setting up of a committee consisting of Peter Herlofsky, Administrative Assistant, Paul Brown, Director of Parks and Recreation, and �an Huff, Naturalist Resource Coordinator, coordinator to work with School District #14. 5econded by f,ouncilman Utter. The City Manager explained through this type of cooperation and this type of program it would be possible to obtain state and federal funding. He said at this time, he would recommend that the Council take action to set up consideration of such a program and if there is a proposed program, this could be brought back for Council consideration. Councilman Utter said he hoped those on the City staff do not go to the School District twith a nature interpretive program and expect the School to adopt this. He said ihe officials at the School got the feeling that the naturalist would come up with a program and the School was to accept this program. The City Manager said this is the reason there is to be equal members from both areas. Councilman Nee said he was empathically in favor of thzs program, �ut he questioned if Woodcrest School would be a part of the program. The City Manager responded, this would only include those Schools in District #14 a� this time, and this had 6een selected because �t was completely contained in the community. He said this cooperation would 6e extended to the other school districts which would be within the Fridley City limits, if �t is determined that this type of program could be successful. He said the Coon Rapids area schools are already involved in a Community/School program. Councilman Nee said many of his constituents live in the Columbia Heights School District area and he would not want to tell these people that the program had been stopped because it did not work out with School District �14. Councilman Utter questioned if the program is worked out with School District #14, would it be possible for other areas to use the naturalist. The City Manager �Jn: 1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 7974 PAGE 9 said this program 9s not for the use of the naturalist, it is for the cooperation of the City and Schools in all types of programs. Councilman Breider questioned if the concept was to be approved at this time. Councilman Utter said if the program is approved, this would provide for possible funding of some activities. Councilman Nee said this type of community/schoo7 program or joint recreation � commission was used years ago, but this fell apart because of tax payer suits. i1e exp7ained if the uses of the program were not available to the children of the entire City area while the entire City was being taxed, this brought about suits, and the program fell apart. He said he would like to see some arrangement where all of the people within the City from the other School Districts would be able to take advantage of the program. The City Manager said at the present time, the City was not asking for any commitment, chey would come back for Council approval for this. Ne said the program could be extended to include Districts 11, 16, and 13. UP�N A VOICE 1fOTE, all voting aye Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSI�ERATION OF REVIEW OF PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: ;�1ayar Liebl said he would like to see some recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission on the Park Comprehensive plan. He said he would also like to see some priority areas pointed out. The City Manager said the Plan had been reviewed by the Park and Recreation Commission and they recommended approval of the p7an. He sa9d the Plan had been submitted to the Council a couple of weeks previously. Fie said the Council should review the Plan piece by piece. Councilman Breider asked what was being talked about when a bikeway or wa7kway was � indicated. He questloned if th�s would be a dirt trail or an asphalt path. Mr. Jerrold Boardman, Planning Assistant, addressed the Council and said there would be three or four alternative types of bikeways and wa7kways. He said this cou7d be from an asphalt bike path to a line incorporated in ihe City streets. He said some areas provide paths which are stripped and separated from the car traffic and pedestrian traffic. 9Ia said a third type would be just a designated bike route which would mere7y point out the route and caution cars for bikes on the street. He said the plan points out the possible routes for these proposa7s, but this is not set io the specific areas noted in the plan. Another method would be to separate the bike and walking traffic by placing these areas on the opposite sides of the street. He said there could also be a physical separation 6y the use of curbing. P9r. Boardman pointed out the various possibilities of types of walkways and bikeways from a booklet in which the Dervver plan is illustrated. The City Manager elaborated on the reason for this being brought to the Council at the present time, Fle l�sted the first reason to 6e the energy crisis, and said the 6ike is being used as another mode of transportation. He said, secondly, the City has a very fine park system which can be connected for access by the creation of these routes. He said this would be a safety measure for the children of the City and protect9on for them. lhe City Manager pointed out another important reason for adopting this type of plan would be for the possible acquisition of State and Federal Funding. He said there � is �n increasing promotion on the 5tate and Federal levels for this type of plan. The City Manager informed the Council that some of the other communities had started working on plans such as this after Fridley had begun their plan, and some of the plans have been started. rie said the other areas have surpassed the C-ity of Fridley with progress in this area. He said he would suggest that the plan be approved in concept on a City wide basis. Councilman Breider said he was having a problem understanding the physica7 implications of the p1an. Pfe recalled Jackson Street as an example, but said any street could be used, He said when the proposal for the sidewalk was suggested, the plan for the sidewalk would go right through the trees that had been planted in this area. He (� `1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 PAGE 10 pointed out the question of the cr�ation of a walkway or bikeway on Ballet Street and said it is barely wide enough for two cars to pass each other He questioned how a bikeway would be put in this area. He said he would like to see or find out the answers to the physical problems. Mr. 6oardman said this was a general plan and the Parks and Recreation Commiss�on � had indicated priorities of the plan to be acquisition of land and also execution of the plan for the basic safety of the bicycle traffic, Mr. Boardman sa�d he would suggest the local citizens 6e talked to about the bike and walkways in their own area. He said the people in an area would have the best idea of where this type of thing would be needed and if it is needed. He said it would also be determined how much it would 6e used. He explained to the Council that there are plans underway for a group of students to complete a survey of the park usage in the City by actually spending time in the parks and determ�ning how and when they are used. He said it would also determine how many people are using the parks. He said he would also like to find out from the people how they would like to use the parks. Mr. Boardman pointed out that the plan should be gone through street by street and siep by step. He again mentioned the plan that had been proposed would make all of the neighborhoods accessable io a71 of the City. lie stated, ihis would make the City safer for pedestrians and also 6ikers. The City Manager stated he believed Councilman Breider's concerns to be pertinent and he would come back with phys�cal examples of the plan, "fhe City Manager said he believed this plan would pro6ably seem an asset to the City by some and take away the rights of others. He said there would be strong feelings on both sides of this proposal. He said all of the information should 6e researched thoroughly before the people are brought in for public input on the plan. fie said if this is not done, it would create unnecessary and heated problems. � Mayor Liebl agreed that the Counci] should be made aware of all aspects of the plan before the public input is sought. He suggested a meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission and Counctl to estab�ish priorities and goals. He said it would be important to know all of the aspects of the plan, He added, �f someone is to7d there would be a bikeway in the back of his home, �t would be apparent how he would react. i�layor Liebl said he had heard that there was some ob,7ection from the park people about the prior�ties of the plan. He said if the Council and the Commission could come to some agreement, this would stimulate the whole area. Mr. Boardman said there are no definite priorities in the plan. He indicated that the majority of the bike traffic in the City is on the heavily traveled roads such as Mississippt Street and 7th 5treet. He said if priorities are determined, these should be top priority, but the recommendations are flexible. Counciman Breider said the creation of the best possib7e routes such as in Riverview Heights and �ackson Street just create traffic problems. He said some of these areas are just speedways. i.ouncilman Breider said he thought it would be a lot more difficult to set up bikeways than sidewalks. Councilman Breider said if there is a problem in a traffic area, and it would bebest for the neighborhood to instal] some improvement, when the people are contacted, ihere are many different opinions because all of the people would not be effected in the same manner and noi all of them have the same opinion. Mr. Boardman sa�d the information that will be obtained in the survey and the � studies which w�ll be made would provide detailed information for a complete recommendation. He said not studies of any type have been done on the park usage or how many people use the various facilities in the City parks. He said this would 6e important information for the formulation of the park plan, Councilman Breider said he would like to table the Comprehensive Park Plan until after the completion of the survey and studies of the various neighborhoods. He said after this is done and the priorities have been established the plan could be adopted and the City could apply for funding. Mr. Boardman explained the survey would be done by someone locating in the park for the entire day and recording the number of people using the park and -in what way. He said they would also ask the people what type of usage they would want in ihe park areas. He saia he would also like to conduct a door to door survey. He said the City could sent out survey forms to be returned to the City, buc only 20 to 25% of the forms are generally returned. He said this type of survey could be done with �,� �.w. � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 PAGE 11 a nominal amount of money by the Urban Corp people. h1r. Boardman said he wou7d like to see a citizens' committee set up with members representing the various ne�ghborhoods, He said the committee could to the field work and find out where the people of the City would ltke the trails located. Councilman Breider asked what kind of time frame would be involved in ihe survey and studies proposed. Mr. Boardman said this would be completed in from six months to a year. He said this would depend on the detail of the information obtained and sought. Louncilman Breider asked if the Comprehensive Park Plan was to be submitted to any group, or if it was an internal documental pian. Mr. Boardman said this was a City plan which would be required for the federal funding. He said there would be plenty of time before this funding would be sought and this would 6e June 1, 1976. i�10TIaN by Councilman Breider to hold the Comprehensive Park Plan in abeyance until the results of the surveys and studies have been obtained, about six to seven months, ai�d after this, determine priorities and go after the federal fund�ng. Secanded by Councilman Utter. The City Manager cautioned the Counci7 to bring this proposal to the people in a careful way. He said this would also apply to those who wou7d be hand7ing the survey or people could get the wrong idea. He said if the citizens' committee wou7d be formed, they could keep the people informed on the proposal. He $id if this would not be handled in a careful manner, it could turn into a critical and emotional social issue. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carr7ed unanimously UISLUSSION REGARDING THE SECOND STAGE OF THE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONCEPT: f�layor LIebl displayed the map that had 6een prepared by the Engineering Department for members of the Council indicating the various types of sidewaik improvement throughout the entire City. Mayor Liebl read the various codes and proposals for use aloud to the Council and audience. f�� said the only requests that have come to the City for the instaliation of sidewalks had come from the various school districts, and sometimes it is �mpossible to comply with these requests because the people of the area oppose the improvement. Hu sa-id he only knew of one area where the people may want a sidewalk at the present time. Ne asked Counci7man Breider if there should be a public hearing set for the sidewalk proposal in the Jackson Street area. Councilman Breider had first proposed Lane and the people is trouble. said not at the present time. Counci7man Breider explained he the installation of the sidewalk from Osborne Road to Lyric thought this was from 73rd to Osborne Road. He said now there Mayor Lieb7 asked the mem6ers of the Council if any of them had any requests for public hearings for the instal]at�on of sidewalks within the City. Councilman Breider said there would be no request at this time in Ward I. Councilman 5tarwalt said the only area in Ward II which is in immediate need of the insiallation of sidewalks is currently inc7uded in the Street improvement project on Mississippi Street from Old Central to Stinson Boulevard. � � _J Councilman Nee questioned the portion of Mississippi 5treet which was indicated on the map and asked if tf�is would be included in the improvement of the underpass. � Councilman Nee said if there is money available, he would like some sidewalks on East River Road. Ile said this would be if the people are not assessed for the improvement. P�ayor LIebl asked if this would be in the area of the school. Counci7man Nee said this would be his only priority area. He said he could not determine if there would be any objection to this improvement. i-le said the only request he had received in this area had been from the school. He said this would be in the area from Rice Creek to Glen Creek. Councilman Nee said he would like to receive the results of the survey before this is done, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 PAGE 12 f�lOTION by Counctlman Utter to put the concept of the City sidewalk proposal in abeyance until after the completion of the surveys and studies which were explained in the previous item on the agenda. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor L�ebl declared the motion carried unanimously. - AUTHORIZTNG SIGNING AN AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING WORKING CON�ITI ,� A�D APPROVAL OF BENEFIT ADJUSTMENT FOR ALL NON-UNION EMPLOYEES. I+iayor Liebl said the Admintstration recommendation would 6e to adopt the resolution which would authorize the Ciiy Manager and Mayor to sign the agreement. MOTION by Councilman Utter to concur with the recommendation of the Administration and adopt Resolution #55-1974, authorizing signtng an agreement establishing working conditions, wages and hours for certain employees represented by Local No. 49, AFL-CIO (PUblic Works and Parks) and also to approve the benefit ad�ustment for al7 non-union employees in the amount of $5 per month for dependent health coverage. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P9ayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. 1974 - APPROVING PLANS FOR THE IMPROIlEMENT OF T. H. #65 TN COOPERATION nTn urr_w.inv nconornncnT. MOTION by Councilman Utter to adopt Resolution #56-1974 approving the plans for the improvement of T. H. #65 in cooperation with the Minnesota Highway Department. Seconded 6y Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried una�mously. �KtSULU I lUIV 315/- I y/4 - AND RECEIVING COMMUNI AND 1 P.ESOLUTIQN #58-1974 - CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 7973-2: Councilman Breider said there were a number of questions the prev�ous meeting of the Council or public hearing, he asked if these matters had been resolved. He asked �f the question of the assessments on Main 5treet which were to have been higher north of 79th had been settled. The City Manager expla�ned the current assessment to be $16.97 per foot for Main Street under this project and the previous assessment to have been $13.60 per foot, ��r. Richard Harris addressed the Council and said he owed the Council an apology on this matter. The City Manager said there would be a credit on 78th Street and this would revise the assessments in this area from $15.06 per fooi to $12.43 per foot. MOTTON by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #57-1974, confirm�ng the assessment for Street Improvement Project ST. 1973-1 and also recieve the communication from Smith, Juster,Feikema, Haskvitz and Casserly regarding the assessments of the Fridley Bus Company, dated May 15, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Niayor Liebl declared the motion carr�ed unanimously. � MOTION by Counciman Breider to adopt Resolution #58-1974, confirming the assessment roll for Street Improvement Project ST. 1973-2. Seconded by Gouncilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P1ayor Liebl dec7ared the motion carried unanimously. Counci7man Breider said there were a num6er of people complain�ng about the quality of the installation of the improvements. Ne requested the Administration to report back to the Council on these inatters. CLAIMS: GENERAL 35�18 - 35794 LIQUOR 8875 - 8924 ,� �,_ ,,.�.,, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 PAGE 13 -ihe Finance Director, f1r. flarvin Brunsell, said there is an additional claim for five police cars which had been delivered. i4r. Brunsell said ihe Police Department had approved the claim. I-le also pointed aut that the cars had been obtained through the Hennepin County bidding procedure. Councilman Utter said the cars had been painted incorrectly, but had been repainted adn this was taken care of. ;�OTION by Councilman Utter to approve the payment of the claims including the five police cars. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor L7eb1 declared the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES: IY`PE OF LICENSES - RENEWALS CIGARETTE Ground Round 5277 Central Avenue Frtdley Hudson Oil Company 7315 Highway 65 Moon Plaza Restaurant 6215 University Avenue Shaddrick - �abeau Legion Post 303 7375 R�ce Creek Road VFW Post 363 1040 Osborne Road FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. Fridley A & W 7429 East River Road Frontier Club 7365 Central Avenue Ground Round 5277 Central Avenue Jimbo's Pizza 248 Mississippi Street Moon Plaza Restaurant 6215 University Avenue VFW Post 363 1040 Osborne Road VENDING MACHINE: Fridley A & W 7429 East River Road Sky�vood Cleaners 5251 Central Avenue VFW P�st 363 1040 Osborne Road VENDING TRUCK - f�lE6J irSister Softee 1476 Onondago 5treet '��1 Ground Round Koch Marketing Company Bi,7an Nikrad Fred Bennett Donald P. Tarasar Marlene A. Puvlitzke Ground Round �ames W. Schooley Bijan Nikrad Fred Bennett Donald P. Tarasar Frank Casale Fred Bennett George A. Hanson APPROVED BY Aublic Safety Director Public Safety Director Public Safety Director Pub7ic Safety Director Public Safety Director Health Inspector Health Inspector Health Inspector Heaith Inspector Health Inspector Health Inspector Health Inspector Health Inspector Health Inspector Health Inspector FEE $72.00 12,00 12.00 12.D0 � 24.00 � 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 5. 00 � 15.00 30.00 30.00 � �� � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DF MAY 20, 1974 EPIPLOYEE DISPENSING: Judy I. Clark 2577 Quincy Street Helen M. Yeats 5712 Bryant Avenue North LIVESTOCK: George Olson 612 Lafayette PUBLIC �RINKING PLACE: Fireside Rtce Bow7 7440 Central Avenue Howies 240 Mississippi St. i lapl e Lanes 6310 Highway 65 Pollies 6225 Highway 65 Frontier Club 7365 Central Avenue Club 47 6061 University Avenue SAUNA: Body Shoppe Sauna & Barber 6379 University Avenue SERVICE STATION: Central Speedy Car Wash 5201 Central Avenue Holiday Service Station 5807 University Avenue Hudson Oil Company 5375 Hightivay 65 TAVERN: h. i,. Hall 6831 Hiyhway 65 Pollies 6225 Highway 65 Maple Lanes 6310 Highway 65 Frontier Club 7365 Central Avenue Howies 240 Mississippi 5t. Club 47 6061 University Avenue Fireside Rice Bowl 7440 Central Avenue PAGE 14 BY APPROVED BY FEE Ground Round Public Safety $ 5.00 �irector Ground Round Glenn Wong Robert E. uorrell Mary �. Savelkoul Francis L. P4ager Marlene A. Poblttizki Robert E. Snyder Kemo Andereck Stuart Pihlstrom Centra7 Service Co Koch Marketing Co Chester Machurski Francis L. Mager Mary Savelkoul Marlene Povlitzki Robert E. Gorrell Robert E. Snyder Glenn F. 6dong Public Safety 5.00 Director Health Inspector 10.00 Public Safety Dir. Deputy Fire Chief lDO.OD Public Safety �ir. Deputy Fire Chief 700.00 Public Safety Dir. �eputy Fire Chief 100.00 Public Safety Dir. �eputy Fire Chief 100.00 Public Safety Dir. Deputy Fire Chief 100.00 Public Safety Dir. ueputy F�re Chief 100.00 Health Inspector 25.00 Building Inspector 3D.00 Deputy Fire Chief Building Inspector 30.00 �eputy Fire Chief Building Inspector 30.00 Deputy Fire CMef Publ�c Safety Dir. 12.00 Deputy Fire Ch�ef Public Safety Dir. 12.00 Oeputy Fire Chief Public Safety Dir 12.00 Deputy Fire Chief Public Safety Dir. 12.00 �eputy Fire Chief Public Safety D�r. 12.00 Deputy Fire Chief Public Safety Dir. 12.00 Deputy Fire Chief Public Safety Dir. 12,00 Deputy Fire Chief �_� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 BUTTLE CLUB: BY K. C. Hall Chester Machurski 6831 H�ghway 65 TAXICAB: Columbia Heights Taxi John E. LaMont 903 40th Avenue Fridley Cab Service Frank M, Gabrilcik 5740 University Avenue SUNDAY ON SALE LIQUOR: Fridley V. F. �J. Post 363 1040 Osborne Road Lester G. Orton Ground Round Howard Johnson Co. 5277 Central Avenue CARNIHAL - iVEW. Gold Eagle Amusements Holiday Village North 250 57th Avenue BLACKTOPPI6VG: BY S& Nl Blacktop Company Maynard Hanson P. �. Box 22526 Robbinsdale, Minnesota 55422 GAS SERIVCES: Scandard Heating « Bob Ulhela Air Conditioning 410 West Lake St. Minneapolis, Minn. 05408 GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Sparta Brook Construction Thomas Da]y 347 12th Avenue South South St. Pau7, Minn. 55075 Springfield Homes Inc. Lee Kupcho 3713 Foss Road N, �. Minneapolis, Minn. HEATING: Standard Heating & Bob Ulhe7a Air Conditioning 41D West Lake St. Minneapolis, i�linnesota 55408 ROOFING; Leslie Tranby Roofing & Leslie Tranby Siding Co. 6917 Valley Place Crystal, Minnesota 55427 SWIMMING POOLS: POOL SIZE Innsbruck North Townhouse 0-5U00 Home Dwners Assoc. PAGE 15 APPROVED BY Public Safety Dir. Deputy Fire Chief Public Safety Dir. Building Inspector Public Safety Dir. Public Safety Dir, Public Safety �ir. CiY �+olind Krueger APPROVED BY C. Belisle W. Sandin C. Se7isle C. Belisle W. Sandin C. Belisle APPROVED BY Environmental Officer Innsbruck North Townhouse 3D,�01 - Rolind Krueger Environmental Home Owners Assoc. 50,000 Officer FEE $200.00 30,00 lOD,00 200.00 20Q.U0 225.00 FEE $25.00 70.00 f1 1—J � � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 SWIMMING POOLS CONT.: Black Forest Apts. Oarrel Farr Developments 1601 N. Innsbruck Drive ,11I7�.���� 30,007 - 50,OD0 Udell Larson 15,007 - 6848 Knoll St. 30,D00 Minneapolis, Plinnesota 55427 (5460 7th Street) River Road East Apts. The Griffin Companies, Inc 8200 Humboldt Avenue S. Minneapolis, Minn. 55431 30,001 - 50,000 BY Joanne Heraly Udell Larson Bill Sledy (' +`T {� i 1 PAGE 16 APPROVED BY FEE Environmental Officer Environmental Officer Environmental Of fi c er $70.00 C�i � � 70.D0 MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to approve the licenses and also the swimming pool licenses. Counctlman Utter seconded the motion for some additional information. Counci7man Utter said the fees for the swtmming pools d�ffered with the s�ze of the pool, and ihe City Manager said this is correct. UPON A 1f0ICE 110TE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION aF REQUEST FOR HOUSE TRAILER PERMIT BY TOTINO�S FINER FOOUS Wr._: The i,ity Manager said this request was for a renewal of a trailer permit. The Assistant Engineer explained this application had been reviewed by the Community Development Department, and they noted that this permit had originally been applied for and granted on a temporary hasis. He said this temporary use was to expire on August ], 1974. He suggested this question be resolved before the permit is granted. � MOTION by Councilman Breider to table the consideration of the House Trailer Permit by Totino's Finer Foods, Inc., unti7 the next regular meeting of the Council. Seconded by by Counciman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, i�tayor Liebl declared the motian carried unanimously. � ESTIMATES: Progressive Contractors, Inc. Box 368 Osseo, Wiinnesota 55369 PARTIAL Estimate #11 for Street Improvement Project ST. 1972-2 (MSAP) PARTIAL Estimate #12 for Street Improvement Project ST. 1972-1 Comstock & �avis, Inc. 1446 County Road "J" f�iinneapolis, �7innesota 55432 PARTIAL Estimate #15 for Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 1I1 from Apri] 1, through April 27, 1974 PARTIAL Estimate #4 for Sanitary Sewer, Water & Storm Sewer Improvement No. 114 from April 1 ihrough April 27, 1974 A. J. Chromy Construction Company 5051 West 215 Street Lake ville, Minnesota 55044 and Western Cauualty & Surety PARTIAL Estimate #5 for Sanitary 5ewer, Water & Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 114, Fridley, I�linn. $79,712.10 ]3,:,40.15 IjE:�3�7 4,425.04 28,643.32 `E � �.l , � REGULAR COIJNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 ESTIf°1�TES CONTINUED: Weaver, ial]e & Herrick 316 East Main Street Anoka, P�innesota 55303 April Bil7ing for Services Rendered PAGE 17 $ 1,100.00 MOTION by Counci7man Nee to pay the estimates. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt U�on a woice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. �4r. Richard Harris addressed the Council and said he had been told that recently a train had held up traffic on Mississippi Street for the period of 45 minutes. IVr. Narris said this is an intolerable situation for the traffic and also for the emergency vehicles. Fle said this makes the area west of the railroad tracks cut off by the railroad tracks. Mr. Harr9s asked the City Attorney what the City could do about this problem. The City Attorney said it is a violation of the State Law to tie up the traffic for more than ten minutes. Fle recalled Mr. Gibbs and Mr. Newquist had 6een involved in a case where one of the railroad emp7oyees was charged w�th this type of violation. He said he did not recall the details of the case at the present time, bui he would check and report back to the Council. He said he did not know if this would be a feasible route for the City until he checked the outcome of the case. He said it would be possible to write the railroad concerning the problem, but this has not seemed to do much good in the past. ��rayor Liebl asked the City Attorney if he would provide this information by the next meeting of the Council, and in the interim, {;he Administration could get in contact with the railroad concerning tying up the tracks. The City Manager said in the last couple of weeks, the City had received assurances that the schedules would 6e ad,7usted and the trains would be parked beyond 77th. He said if the trains area blocking the roadway again, the Administration would talk to them. rle sa�d there is not much that can be done uniess someone wou7d file a complaint. i�lr. Harris also advised the Council that the signa7 at this crossing is not functioning properly. Counci7man Nee suggested that the CIty hire some inexpensive part-time help to monitor the operation from 6 A.h1. until 10 P.M. each day fior the period of about two weeks. !ie said he was at the cross�ng three times last week when the signa7 bars did not raise after the trein had passed. He said 'nc felt the problem was serious enough to monitor. (ie said after the monitored time period is completed, the City should take this information to the Railroad and Warehouse Commission. Councilman Nee said this situation is intolerable and dangerous. He explained the people circumvent the barrier and this is dangerous. lie axplained that he had waited for ten minutes recently for ten feet of train to clear the tracks. Mayor Liebl asked if a member of the Engineering staff could take care of this type of monitoring. Councilman Nee said he had not thought this wouid need to be done by someone at such a great expense to the City. Councilman Utter stated he thought the report should be made first, lie questioned waiting the period of two weeks and asked what if something serious happened during this time. Councilman Nee said he thought it would be a better case if the records of the two weeks were presented with the report. The City Attorney said he thought the suggestion presented by Councilman Nee to 6e a good one. Fie pointed out that the solution through the courts would not be a speedy one. The City Attorney said the Administratton has advised the railroad about th�s type of problem many times in the past. MOTION by Counci7man Utter to communicate with Burlington-Northern concerning the tracks being blocked by tt~ains at Mississippi for long periods of time, the faulty signal operation, and the roadbed condition at Osborne Road. Seconded by ' � � �; , ,�;; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 PAGE 18 Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, f�layor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. ION OF OWNERSHIP Mr, Harris pointed out that there is a large amount of fill available in this area. He questtoned if this is a public area under public domain. He said the City is in �need of fill in many areas and he questioned if this fill could be stocked piled for future use rather than ,7ust allowing tt to drift away. He advised the Council that the fill is highly compacted and quite valuable. The Ctty Manager said the City does save all material possible for other pro,7ects, and the only time the fill is disposed of is when the City does not need it. The City Manager told Mr. liarris if he wanted the fill and the City did not need it, Mr. Harris could have it. Mr. Harris thanked the City Manager. ZONING OR�INANCE, M-1 AND M-2, INDUSTRIAL SECTION. OUESTION OF ADEOUACY EXPRESSED BY Mr. Harris said he believed the whole M-1 and M-2 industrial section to be tota7ly inadequate. He pointed out an example io be that only one parking stall is required for 1,000 square feet and this parking is to be a block away from the facility, Mr. Harris further pointed out that there are definitions of the required setbacks for front and back yards, but there is nothing on side yards. He said he thought this eniire section should be looked at. He said he thought that in some areas, the policing power of the staff goes beyond th9s. He said the building board does not do the � screening of the applicants, the staff does this. The City Attorney said the City had revised the bui7ding code before Mr. Harris was seated on the Planning Commtssion. He said if there are deficiencies in the Code, Mr. Harris should make this known to the Planning Commission who would make recommendations for change to the Counci7. C�MMUNICATIQNS: WYMAN SMITH: PROPOSED APPLICATION OF MAX SALITERMAN FOR A LIQUOR CICENSE - KING'S CHALET: MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the communication from Wyman Smith concerning the proposed application of Max Saliterman for a liquor license for the King's Chalet, dated May 13, 1974. Seconded 6y Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all ��oting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA MUNICIPALITIES• MAYOR BEING ON PANEL AT ANNUAL CONVENTION: MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive and concur in the communication from the League of Minnesota Municipalities concerning Mayor Liebl's participation on the panel at the annual convention and dated May 14, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Councilman Starwalt asked if the motion should include that the Mayor's expenses would �be paid by the City. The City Manager said the City has hudgeted money for this type of Council partictpation. UPOIV A UOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Playor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. OPITMIST CLUB OF N. E. MINNEAPOLIS: BICYCLE INSPECTION: MOTION by Councilman Breider to rece�ve and concur in the request made by the Optimist Club of N.,E. f�1inneapolis in their letter dated May 16, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. ISLANDS OF PEACE: PROJECTS: i+1ayor Ltebl read the letter from the Islands of Peace foundation. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 PAGE 19 i90TI0N by Councilman Breider to receive the letter listing the projects scheduled 6y the Islands of Peace Foundation and dated May 77, 1974, and noting the original four st�pulations of agreement are to be followed. Seconded by Councilman Utter. fvlr. Eo Wilmes addressed the Council and listed the various projects mentioned in the letter and indicated the persons who would be responsible for planning and supervising the construction of the various items. �lr. Wilmes also read two letters to the Council that had been received by area school chi7dren after attending fiield trips to the Islands of Peace. , Counci7man Utter exp7ained that Mr. Nlilmes had done many things for the Islands of Peace development. He further explained that there had recently been a park named after Mr. Wilmes. Ne asked if it would be possi67e for the City Manager to write a letter inviting Governor Anderson to the �ubilee and at the same time, ask the Governor to dedicate Ed Wiimes Park. He commented that the Governor is aware of all that Mr. UJ�lmes has done for the handicapped and this would be an excellent way for the park to be dedicated, The City Manager said he believed the construction plans for the Islands of Peace to be very worthwhile, but there is something that shou7d be kept in mind, and this is that the property is City owned land and is being leased by the Is]ands of Peace Foundation. He sa�d there should be mention that all constructed improvements will be built and maintained by the Islands of Peace Foundation, He said this planned improvement will require continual maintanance and it should be emphasized that this will be the responsibility of the Is7ands of Peace so there is no misunderstanding. The City Manager read the four stipulations as iisted in the originai agreement and again stressed, ne didnot want any misunderstanding concerning these points. Mayor Liebl said everytime they want to do sometning, they would have to come in and ask the City. He said the proposed improvements are listed in the letter. The City Manager said he would recommend the request for the installation of the listed stipulations be approved at this time, but that ihe stipulations in the agree- ' ment be noted so there is no misunderstanding in the future. The City Manager said there is no legal document at the present time, and he would recommend approvai with the four stipulations. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Liebl directed the Admtnistration to write a letter to the Governor inviting him to attend the Jubi7ee and dedicate Ed Wilmes Park. The City Manager said Mr. �ave Harrts was present at the meettng and he had heard the discussion concerning this request. Mr. Harris indicated this was understood. The City Manager said this could be worked ihrough the Jubilee Commi�tee and the City would cooperate with the Committee on this request. CONSIDERATIaN OF ESTABLISHING LOCATION FdR DUMPING FOR CAMPERS AND MOBILE HOMES: Councilman Breider said he had received calls concerning the establishment of a dumping facility for campers and mobile homes. He expaained this had been done by a DX Station, but this station had closed and at the present time, there is no place to dump. He mentioned there is an activity planned for Campers and Tra�lers during the Jubilee, an� this facility should be provided. Ffe commented it would be better to provide a location for dumping than to have the people dumping in the ditches throughout the City. MOTION by Councilman Breider to au4horize the City Administration to set up a dumping ' facility for campers, trailers, and motor homes. Seconded by Councilman Uiter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P9ayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager said he would report back to the Council on this facility. ADJOURNMENT: itii0TI0N by Counc�lman Utter to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Nee. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 20, 1974 PAGE 20 � � ) Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lieb] declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of May 2D, 7974 adjourned at 10:56 P.M. � Respectfully submitted, �Gc�G�u� ���"a��iL�-+�,�-+ Patricia Ranstrom Secretary to the City Council �� �y--'�! / Date Appr ed� � � ��""��v � Frank G. Liebl Mayor