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10/21/1974 - 000156461�� THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF OCTOBER 21, 1974 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of Octo6er 21, 1974 was called to order at 7:33 P.M. by Mayor Liebl. PLEDGE DF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Liebl led the Council and the audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. INVOCATION: Mayor Liebl asked that there be a period of silent prayer for those missing in action in Vietnam. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Breider, Councilman 5tarwalt, Mayor Liebl, Councilman Utter, and Councilman Nee. None. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 1 MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of September 9, 1974 as presented if there were no additions or corrections by the other members of the Council. Seconded by Gouncilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lie61 declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Counci7man Breider said he would like to add some discussion on the high cost of the participation of the young people� the Hockey Association Traveling Teams, and suggested this be taken care of after the hearings. Councilman �tter sa�d he would l�ke to add an estimate from Weaver, Talle, and Herrick, for their reta�ner for legal services for September and also the receiving and awardtng of bids for the cold Storage Bulding which were opened October 16, 1974. MOTION by Councilman Utter to a�cpt the agenda as amended with the aforementioned additions. Seconded 6y Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. VISITORS: MR. DENNIS SCNNEIDER. 619Q STINSON BLVD., REQUEST FOR LEGAL OPINION FROM CITY A Mr. Schneider addressed the Council and reiterated that he and three other citizens City of Fridley had submitted a letter to the City Attorney questioning the joint meeting of the Planning Commission and Council which had bene held at George Is In Fridley and how this would relate to the Open Meeting Law. He further stated that Mayor Liebl had indTCated at the previous Council meeting that the City Attorney would be presenting an opinion on this topic at the current meeting. The City Attorney said he had prepared a letter addressed to the City Council and he read this letter, "Re: Requirements of Open Meeting Law", dated October 21, 1974 to the Council and audience. Mayor Liebl stated the opinion had been requested of the County Attorney and asked if this answered Mr. Schneider's questions. Mr. Schneider said it did noi answer his questions, but he realized that Mr. Herrick was trying to be fair. PUBLIC HEARINGS: PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL PLAT, RICE CREEK ESTATES, SECOND ADDITION, P. S. #74-05, Mayor Liebl said it would be in order to waive the reading of the notice and open the hearing. � � of the u a 5� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1974 PAGE 2 MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice and open the Hearing. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously and the Public Hearing opened at 7:40 P.M. The Public Works Director, Mr. Richard So6iech, explained that this Public Hearing was �on a Final Plat which was Rice Creek Estates 5econd Addition, which was a rep7at of Lot 10, Auditor's Subdivision No. 22. He explained this area to be bounded by Rice Creek Road, 61st Avenue and west of Benjamin Street and said this area contained 22 residential lots. Mr. Sobiech said this was the second stage of a two stage develop- ment of this area. He referred the Council's attention to the minutes of the Planning Commission minutes in the agenda which stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Final Plat by the Council. He read the recommended stip�slations to the Council and audience. � 1 Mr. Sobiech said the developer of the Plat had called him and said he had a conflicting commitment that evening and was unable to attend the current hearing. He added, the developer had indicated he agreed with the suggested stipulations. Mayor Liebl asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak for or against this plan. Mrs. Gloria Arel, 1521 Ferndale said she was concerned a6out 61st. The Publtc Works Director said 61st would not be extended this far. Mayor Liebl asked if this answered Mrs. Arel's question and she said yes, Mayor Liebl asked if there was anyone on the Counci7 who wished to comment on this area. Councilman Starwalt recalled when this area was originally reviewed for platting, there had been some questions and concerns voiced hy the area property owners, but these problems had been solved satisfactorily at the present time. He said he had no ob�eciion to the plat and he had not recetved calls from anyone who ob,7ected. Mr. Thielman said he was concerned about the road. Mr. Sobiech explained this had not been taken care of at the present time because the deve7oper wanted fina7 approval on the plat before negoiiating for this parcel. Counctlman Starwalt questioned Mr. Thielman asking if he was satisfied with the proposed plat and Mr. Thielman said he was satisfied. MOTION by Councilman Utter to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously and the Pu61ic Hearing c�osed at 7:47 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT: WATER, SAN AND MOTION by Councilman Utter to waive the reading of the Public Hearing Notice and open the Hearing. Seconded by Counci7man Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motton carried unanimously and the Public Hearing opened at 7:48 P.M. The Public Works Director said this pro,7ect would provide water, santtary sewer, mains and laterals, and service connections to Rice Creek Estates, f�arst and second Additions. He further stated these improvements had been requested. Mayor Liebl asked if tf�ere was any questions from the audience and there was no response. He asked if any member of the Council had any questions. Councilman Utter questioned the amounts in the agenda as compared to those in the assessment hearing book7et, and said the figures are different. Mr. Sobiech explained that the figures in the agenda included some storm sewer that was not necessary and the figures which are correct are those in the Public Hearing booklet. Mr. Dennis Schneider asked if this included any portion of Briardale and Mr. Sobiech said thts would not include anything in this area at the present time. Councilman Utter asked if the people on 61st had been notifted. Mr. Sobiech said yes and referred the question to Mr. Mervin Herrmann, Assessor. Mr. Herrmann referred to page five of the hearing booklet where those notified were listed. 13 �j REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1974 PAGE 3 Mayor Lieb1 asked the Ward Councilman, Mr. Starwalt if he had any questions on the improvement. Councilman Starwalt mentioned the installation of the storm sewer in this a�^ea and concurred w�th the fee7ings of Mr. Sobiech that no eiaborate storm sewer system would be needed in this area because of the nature of the elevations and composition of the gravel and sandy conditions of the area. He also pointed out when the surrounding area was developed, this allowed for future drainage of these additions, He thought ' the area would be drained adequately because of the construction of the proper slopes. Mrs. Arel again addressed the Council and asked if this improvement would affect her property and Mr. Sobiech said he did not believe so, but asked Mr. Herrmann to confirm this statement. Mr. Herrmann stated that the Arel property would not be affected. Councilman Utter referred the Council's attention to the list of those being affected by the improvement and asked why Charles R9ce was on the lis�, He recalled that those in his area were all opposed to the extension of 61st in this area. Councilman Utter stated, Mr. Rice did not want to split his property and he did not see how Charles Rice could be affected by this, and explained he had a number of ineetings and had spent many hours out there and those people were opposed, Counci7man Utter said he believed the benefit was being received by the people four lots to the north of the Rice property. He said this did not make any sense to him that Mr. Rice was listed on the assessment roll. The City Manager said t�ie current hearing is an improvement hearing and there would be an assessment hearing when the improvements had been compleied and matiers such as, who should be assessed, and who would benefit, would be appropriate at that time. He said if the property owner would not 6enefit, the City could not assess him. He continued to explain at the current hearing, it was to be d�scussed �f whether or noi the improvements should be �nstalled, and this other matier could be taken up at another time. He said he thought the point made by Councilman Utter was well iaken , and should have some special consideration at the time of the assessment hearing. Mr. Thielman said he saw on the map on the projector that there was a red line on his property. He questioned if there was to be any improvements on his property and said he had been told that there would not be at this time. The Public Works Director said eventually there would be improvements on this portion of property. The City manager further explained that this current process would clear this area legally for the installation process. He pointed out that there would be no need to hold a hearing on this process. He pointed out that there would be no need to hold a hearing on this parcel at the time the improvements are requested. MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to close the Pub]ic Hearing. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously and the Public Hearing closed at 8:02 P.Ni. PUBLI AND PROJECT ST. 1975-7 AND ST. 1975-2 RECEIVING PETITION N0. 19-1974 - OPPOSING THE INSTALLATION OF CURBING aN CAPITAL STREET: The Public Works D�rector commented on the street improvement policy and said those listed under this project are those who are proposed for improvement in 1975. He continued to point out that the street �mprovement in the City began in 1969 and ' this was for several reasons such as the reduction of street maintenance and to get rid of the swale back type of street which are deing patched al7 summer. Mr. Sobiech explained that of the 100 miles of roadway in the City of Fridley, only nine miles of these roadways are not completed at the present time. He further commented that this was a ten year improvement project and is to be completed by 1978. These improvements consist of cur bing and asphalt mat. Mr. Sobiech said all of the Ctty streets at the onset of the program, were scheduled for improvement at a set time or year, but there had been sor�e changes in this schedule. Specif�cally, he noted that there are some streets within this project that had been scheduled for tmprovement in 1970 and 1971. He further pointed out because of the inflationary spiral, in 1970, 70th Way was proposed for improvement at $13.30 per foot and in 1975 this cost is estimated at $17.16 per front foot. Another street had previously been proposed for improvement at $14.90 and now would also be $17.16 Mr. Sobiech ��9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1974 PAGE 4 said they were trying to stay within the schedule and keep the cost of this type of improvement as low as possible. Mr. Sobiech explained that those streets listed in the group ST. 1975-7 would be 36 feet wide and those in the grouping of ST. 1975-2 (MSAS) would be state aid streets which would obtain aid and have specifications set by the Minnesota High- � way Department. He further explained in these cases, the roadway would be wider and have an increased capacity for tonage, there would be no additional cost �o the residents of the areas, they would pay the same as those 7iving on the resident- ial streets in the other grouping. ST. 1975-1: BENNET7 DRIVE: 7TH STREET TO QUINCY STREET. The Public Works �irector said this improvement had noi been officially petitioned for, but he had received calls request�ng that this 6e done at this time. Mr. Sobiech informed the Counci7 and udience that the cost for the front foot assessment would be $17.16 per foot and the side yard assessment would be $3.82 per foot. Mayor Lie61 asked if there was anyone present from this area that wanted to make any comments. Mr. Fred Olson, 6390 Monroe, addressed the Council and asked the method of assessment on his property and said he favored �he improvement. Mr. Marvin Trehus, 6380 Quincy, questioned the method of assessment on his lot on Benneit Drive with an address on Quincy. � Mr. Herrmann said he would be assessed for an average amount of front footage computed by the average lot size of the area, and the additional footage would 6e divided into thirds and he would only be assessed for one third of the remainder of the front at the side yard raie or, $3.82 per foot. Mr. Trehus said he had 155 feet of front yard on the curve. Mr. Herrmann said he would be assessed a front foot assessment f�r approximate7y 80 feet w�th the balance divided as mentioned previous7y leaving an approximate amount of 25 feet to be assessed on the side yard. Mr. Herrmann said the additional 50 feet would be assessed to those down the streei to the half block mark at the side yard rate. Mayor Liebl asked the Assessor if it would be possi6le to send the gentleman a letter informing him of what the amount of his assessments would be. Mr. Trehus said he would call the Assessor the followiny day to obtarn this information. WASHINGTON STREE7: 63RD RUENUE TO BENNETT �RIVE: Mayor Liebi asked if there were any questions, pro or con concerning this section of proposed improvement and there was no response. JEFFERSON STREET: 63RD TO BENNETT DRIVE: Mayor Lieb7 said the cost would be the same in this area. � Mr. Frank Barnard, 6301 Jefferson questioned the method of assessment on his property. The Finance Director said the assessment policy should be read to the people present. Mayor Liebl read this policy to the Council and audience. A resident of the area questioned what would happen to the trees in the area. The Public Works Director pointed out the trees which may be affected by this improvement unless the grade would prevent th�s. He stated this may be a total of four trees. Again, he explained that this would depend on the final elevations and they may not have to iake the trees. 14� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1974 MADISON STREET: 63RD AUENllE TO B�NNETT DRIVE: PAGE 5 Mayor Liebl asked if there were any questions on this portion and there was no response. QUINCY STREET: 63RD YO BENNETT �RIVE: There was no respdnse when Mayor Liebi asked if anyone wanted to comment on this area. 63RD AVENUE: MONROE STREET TO QUINCY STREET: Mayor Liebl commented that this was just a short stretch of roadway and there were no questions concerning it. 64TH AVENUE: VAN BUREN STREET TO ABLE STREET: There were no questions about this area. VAN BUREN: CAROL DRIVE TO MISSISSIPPI STREET: Mr. D. E. �aba, 6325 Van Buren questioned how much his assessments would be and the Assessor gave him approximate amounts on this, according to his footage of front and side yards. Mr. Saba asked how soon these assessments would be applied. Mayor Liebl explained that this would 6e about nine months after the improvements had been completed. The Finance Director briefly explained the City's assessment policy for the payment of such assessments on improvements. The City Manager said the point should be made that the City does try to obtain the bids for such improvements during the winter months when the contractors are anxious for work, rather than in the spring and summer months when the rates would be higher. He said he hoped that this project would be bid in the winter. Mr. Barnard, 6301 Van Buren asked if it would be necessary to tear the old street out and asked if this would be used for the base. The Public Works Director said this would depend on the final grade and if there would be proper drainage with the existing street�sed as a base, this would be done. Mayor Liebl asked if there was anyone present who was opposed to the improvement of Uan Buren and there was no response. CAROL DRIVE: WEST MOORE LAKE �RIVE TO ABLE STREET: Mayor Liebl asked if there were any comments about this section and there was no response. CAROL CIRCLE: OFF CAROL DRIVE: There were no questions concerning this area. BAKER AVENUE: WEST MOORE LAKE DRIVE TO MTSSISSIPPI STREET: Mr. Francis van�an, 6342 Baker said he had no questions but he is opposed to the instaliation of the improvement. He added, his neighbors share his fee7ings. Mr. vanDan said th�s area is p7atted as Moore Lake Highlands and as the name indicates, it does consist of highlands and drains well. He said in 1965 both the Mayor at that time, Mr. Nee, and the City Eng9neer agreed that there was no problems in the drainage of the area. Mr. vanDan continued to state that he had lived in Minneapolis before moving to Fridley and there were curbs there, he said he did not think there was a need for cement and stone, he would rather have grass. He poin�ed out if the street were hot patched rather than cold patched, and the grade polished so there are no bumps, this would be a good street. 1 � � 1 , 1 � ��� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING �F OCTOBER 27, 1974 PAGE 6 Mr. Ron Bardal, 6220 Baker Avenue, agreed with the points made by Mr. vanDan and said he would like the street hot patched and would not want curbing. Another resident of the area addressed the Council and expressed the feeling that he thought the street was in bad repair and would favor the improvemen�. Mayor Liebl called for a show of hands of those for and against the improvement and stated that the two sides were evenly matched according to the show of hands. TAYLOR: 64TH AVENUE TO MISSISSIPPI STREET: Mayor Liebl explained that this again, would be the same price with the same assessments and asked if there were any questions. Mrs. Yvette Miskowic, 6401 Taylor Street, said she ltved on the corner of 64th and Taylor and asked how she would be assessed for the �mprovement. A resident of the area asked the cost of the improvement without the curb and only the blacktop. He said he objected to the curbing and said he did not think 7t necessary if there is no sidewalk, Mayor Liebl said if there is no curbing, there would be no improvement of the street. He called on the Public Works �irector to explain ihis process. Mr. Sobiech explained that without the curbing, the water wouid eventually get under the edges of the street and wash it away. Another restdent of the area asked tf this would be a gradual or sharp curb. The Public Works Director explained this would he according to the State Highway Department specifications B-618, and would be a sharper type except in the drive- way cut out areas. The resident asked why some areas have the gradual sloping curbs. Mr. Sobiech satd this is in the areas where the street and curb was installed before the placement of the driveway has been established. He added, this is done to eliminate the need to cut out the driveway opening in the future. Mr. �onald L. Menke addressed the Council stating he resided at 701 Bennett drive and in 1961 when they blew out the sewer system, the City replaced the portion of his drtveway which was cemen� with asphalt. Mr. Menke said he had not pushed that at the time because when the water was put in this could be replaced in cement as it originally was. The Public Works Director sa�d he would check into this and see what had to be done. 64TH AVENUE: BAKER AVENUE TO HIGHWAY #65 SERUICE �RIVE. Mayor Liebl asked if there were any questions on this portion and there was no response. HIGHWAY #65 SERVICE ROAD: WEST MOORE LAKE DRIVE TO 64TH AVENUE: The Assessor said this area would be higher in price or $28.76 a front foot and $4.07 for the side yard assessments. Mayor Lieb7 said this is because only one side of the street can be assessed. MADISON STREET: 57TH AVENUE TO HELENE PLACE: There were no questions concerning this portion of the improvement. CAPITAL STREET: HUGHES AVENUE TO MAIN STREET: Mayor Liebl said this had been deleted at one time from another project. The Public Works �irector said this assessment wou7d be the same as the residential streets, or $17.16 for the front foot and $3.82 for the side yard assessments. Mr. Oliver Olson, 5237 Capital Street, addressed the Counci7 and questioned the price of the improvements and asked how they came up with the price of $17 per foot, and said he thought this was way out of line. He explained that this type of improvement is being done in the area of $600 for the amount of feet in this case and questioned where the $1,100, or additional $500 would come from. The Public Works Director explained that the estimates were based on the 1974 prices and to make sure they would be correct, they had added 10% to 15% to the existing construction costs because of the inflation spiral. He said there are also charges that would have to take care of the legal and financial portions of the improvement ���� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1974 project. Mr. Sobiech said the project'would be let �o the 7ow bidder. PAGE 7 Mr. Olson said he had a petition to present to the Council in opposition to the improvement of Capital Street. Mayor Liebl said it would be in order to receive the petttion. MOTION by Councilman Nee to receive Petition #i9-7974 in opposition to the installation of curbing on Cap7tal Street. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Liebl said the people would not want the improvements installed if the sanitary sewer is not functioning properly. He also stated there are some problems with the storm sewer. The City Manager said he would appreciate it if the people would call City Hall when they encounter problems, He explained that it was last year that he first heard there were any problems in this area. He said the next time there is a prob7em, the people should place a call. Mrs. Olson said the drainage is always slow, they would not call for this. 5he explained her husband had purchased the equipment to do the cleaning of the drains and this had just been done ihe prevtous Monday. She further added, the water is not back�ng up into the house, it is just draining slowly, Mayor Liebl said if there is not adequate service in the area the Council would not take action to install the street. Mr. Nick Garaffa, 6549 Anoka Street N. E., addressed the Council and said with the high cost of materials such as food, why can't the Council postpone the improvement of streets for one year to get a clear picture of the facts concerning the economy. He questioned with the current state of the economy if the people could handle the additional cost of living and assessments, this may drive the people from their homes. Councilman Breider said he wou7d like to answer Mr. Olson's questions. He said the Counci] had previous7y made the decision that they would not instal7 the street improvements until the sewer pro6lems in the area are taken care of. He stated the people indicate that the sewer has not been fixed to this point. Ne further stated he could not see the Counc�7 taking any action to complete the improvement until this problem is corrected. He said he for one would not favor the improvement. The City Manager said the Administration would come up with the appropriate solution and said he hoped that the problems could be taken care of. He said after this, the people would be willing to put in the proper improvements. 7QTH WAY: EAST RIVER ROAD TO HICKQRY DRIVE: The Public Works Director said ihis would be the same amount as the previously mentioned residential streets. Mayor Liebl asked if there were any questions concerning this area and there was no response. QUINCY STREET: 57TH AVENUE TO HELENE PLACE: Mr. Edward Griffith, 5675 Quincy Street, asked how much his assessment wouTd 6e and his question was answered. 6TN STREET: 53RD AUENUE TO 54TH AVENUE: Mrs. Patr7c7a Ramsey, 5336 6th Street, said she who paid the church's portion of the assessments the same as any private party would be, there is OUTLOT F-H: 0 lived next to the church and asked . Mayor Lieb7 said they are assessed not an exception in this case. �T NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL Mayor Liebl said this portion of the improvement had been petitioned. The Public Works Director said yes, this had been done by Burlingtan Northern, the owners of the property. , � ' �I �� e ) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1974 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1975-2 (MSAS): 63RD AVENUE: 7TH STREET TO MONROE STREET: Mr. Norlan Lee, 644 63rd Avenue said he opposed the improvement. PAGE 8 � The Public Works Director said this portion of the project would be that which is called State Aid which would mean that the streets would be constructed to meet certain standards which would make the roadway handle 9 tons of axel weight and be from 40 to 44 feet wide. He said there would be more base material than in the normal residential streets. He continued to explain this is done in areas that may at some time have more traffic, but this does not mean that the streets would eventually become a thoroughfare, or a trunk highway. He said it ,7ust means that these streets could handle more traffic, but not necessarily would. Mrs. Miskowic asked if the telephone poles had to be moved, what would their placement be. The Pub7ic Works Director said they would be set back if this is the case. He said he doubted if any would have to be moved back more than three to five feet. He said he did not think that this would be necessary on any of the residential streets. MONROE: 63RD AVENUE TO MISSISSIPPI STREET: Mayor Liebl asked if there were any quesiions and there was no response. ABLE STREET: WEST MOORE LAKE �RIVE TO MISSISSIPPI STREET: Mayor Liebl said the assessments in this area would be the same, $17.16 for front yard and $3.82 for the side yard. � Mr. �ohn Foster, 6285 Able Street, addressed the Council and said he felt the same way about the improvements as expressed earlier by Mr. vanDan, the water has no irouble draining from the area and the street could be repaired by the use of hot patches. 57TH AVENUE: 7TH STREET TO OUINCY STREET: Mr. Jerome Cichosz, 505 57th Avenue, said he had negative feelings a6out the tmprovement and he had ialked to 15 other families and they also had negative feelings. Mr. Kirk Herman, 610 57th Avenue said he favored the improvement. Mr. Amos Abbott, 675 57th Avenue said he favored the improvement. Mr. Myllin Miswia, 535 57th Avenue said he favored the pro,7ect. Mr. Steve Engstrom, said he was about to move into a house that would be within the project and he is for it. Mr. William Porter, 515 57th Avenue said he favored the improvement and asked what would happen io the oid street in the back portion (small alley type roadway). � The CZty Manager said the portion that is right of way is already paved to provide needed access. He said there is no proposal to do anything w�th the section at the present time. He said only one half of the right of way has been obtained and this is more like an alley than a roadway. Mr. Carl Paulson asked why 57th Place had been sidetracked. Mayor Liebl explained that everyone on the block with the exception of Mr. Paulson had come to the meeting at that time and opposed the improvement. He said the people were all at the meeting and objecied. Mayor Liebl asked how many people favored the improvement and six people answered. QUINCY STREET: 57TH AVENUE TO CARRIE LANE: A resident of the area questioned the cost and this question was answered. 1_� �l REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1974 CARRIE LANE: QUINCY STREET TO JACKSON STREET: There were no questions concerning this area. �ACKSON STREET: CARRIE LANE TO 58TH AVENUE: No questions were raised concerning this portion of the improvement. PAGE 9 Mayor Liebl asked those present who favored and who opposed the improvements and it was his ,7udgement that two to one favored the pro,7ect. Mr. Saba asked if there would be another hearing on this before the contract for the work imas let. The City Manager said the work would be done the next year. He continued to explain this would he assessed after that time when all of the work is done and this may be the next spring. He said at the time when the final assess- ment roll is compiled, there would be another hearing and the people would have the same chance to be heard on this as they have at the present meeting. Mayor Liebl further stated that when the project is bid, the Council would have the right to determine whether or not the project would be done that year. MOTION by Councilman Breider to close the hearing. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Mayor Liebl asked if the estimates for such a project are usually lower or higher. The City Manager said they are usually 10% to 15/ higher than the actuai costs. He continued to explain, nobody knows the financial siivation for the next 5ix months. He mentioned it would be possible that the bids would come in lower, and this has happened in the past. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously and the Public Hearing closed at 9:40 P.M, E IL Mrs, Helen Treuenfels addressed the Counci] and asked that she be reconsidered for the position of Chief Election Judge in Ward 3, Precinct 3. A lenghty discussion ensued and the following motion was made: MOTION by Councilman Nee to reinstate Mrs. Helen Treuenfels as Chief Election Judge in Ward 3, Precinct 3. Mayor Liebl declared the motion DEAD FOR LACK OF A SECOND. ORDINANCE #574- ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1975: Councilman Breider questioned the Finance Director on the Hansen Proposal and this was followed by discussion on the proposal. Councilman Breider said he would like this considered in the coming year's budgei. MOTTON by Councilman Neeto waive the reading and adopt Ordinance #574, adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year 1975. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a roll call vote, Councilman Breider, Councilman Starwali, Mayor Liebl, Counci7man Utter and Councilman Nee voting aye, Mayor Lie61 declared the motion carried unanimously. RECESS: Mayor Lie67 called a ten minute recess at 10:29 P.f�l. RECON�ENED: Mayor Liebl reconvened the meeting at 10:44 P.M. NEW Bl1SINESS: RECEIVING THE MINUTES CONTINl14TI0fJ (,LINIC. LOC THE BUIL➢ING STANDARDS�D 05BORNE ROA�, FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA.): CONTROL SUBCDMMITTEE MEETING ' � 1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1974 PAGE 10 ��5 Mayor Lieb] said there are 13 stipulation in the minutes of the Subcommittee. The City Manager said these are the Council's stipulations that had been approved with the issuance of the special use permit. He said the Administration would be negotiating with the Hospital for the lease of some property on the southeast corner of the property. � Mayor Liebl said the City is not buying the ]and, but only leasing it. The City Attorney sa�d there are restrictions against selling the land, it must be leased by the City. Councilman Breider questioned the City Manager asking if it was his intent to hold up the building permit unti7 some agreemeni is reached on the lease of the property. He said he would want it understood that this was not to be done. The City Manager said he had talked to Mr. Haines from the Hospital that day and he had said he felt this could be worked out. Councilman Breider satd he felt this construction was very good for the City and would work out very well. He said he did not want the building permit to be held up because of the agreement on the park. He asked if this was understood. Mayor Liebl said he agreed with Councilman Breider's remarks. MOTION by Councilman to concur in the request with the 14 stipulations. Seconded by Counci7man Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO ALLOW THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MOBILE SALES SITE: LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY 329.3 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST � I,UUItI� IVtW ISIt1liF11UIVa NII1VIVtJUIH bbllYJ: The Public Works Director said he had re+diewed this matter and the stipulations with the staff. He said it was their opinion with the amount of landscaping and b7acktop that had been done, it would 6e their recommendation that a performance bond be provided by the applicant for this work. He said if this work is not done after a certain amount of time, the City would be able to complete the work and charge it to the bond. Mayor Liebl asked if this could be done with a written agreement rather than the performance bond. He asked Mr. Michael Rotter if it would be feasi6le with him. Mr. Rotter commented he would furnish an agreement in writting. Coiancilman Starwalt asked Mr. Sobiech if he recommended a two year period of time and Mr. Sobiech said he would like this time to be concurrent with the time allotment in the stipulations. Mr. Rotter explained that he would like some act�on to enable him to begin prepar- ation for the final agreement on the property. He said this had noi been leased at the present time because he was waiting for approval of the Special Use Permit. He said he would not begin this winter, he would plan to do this work in the spring months. Mayor Liebl expressed the feeling that the Special Use Permit is only effective � for three years and with the stipulations, this would be a great expenditure for this short period of time. MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to approve the Special Use Permit with the 13 stipu- lations as recommended by the Planning Commission and that a signed agreement be furnished for the completion of the landscaping and b7acktopping of the area. The City Manager said everyone else in the CIty has been required to furnish a performance bond, this is a requirement of the Ciiy's ordinances. He said it would be the Council's prerogative to waive this requirement in this case. SECONDED by Councilman Utter. Councilman Breider asked when the starting date of the usage of the Special Use Permit would be. He stated if the business would not be operational until next spring, this would be some wasted time if the permit were granted at the present time. i��f� REGULAR COIJNCIL MEETING DF OCTOBER 27, 1974 PAGE 11 Mr. Rotter answered he would ask for the 5pecial Use Permit to start upon signing of the lease, he asked if this would be feasible. The City Manager again expressed the view that the performance bond is required by ordinance within the City Code zoning requirements. The City Attorney said the Council should stipwlate the amount of the bond. � The City Attorney said this should be in the amount of the blackt�pping wnrk. The Puhlic Works �irector said this would be approximately $1,000 to $1,500. The City Attorney said this would cost the applicant approximately $]00 to $150. MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to amend the original motion and stipulate that Mr. Michael Rotter provide a performance bond for the blacktopping. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, Councilman Utter voting aye, Councilman Nee voting aye, Councilman Breider voting aye, and Councilman Starwalt voting aye, and Mayor Liebl abstaining, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried four in favor and one abstention. UPON A VOICE VOTE, on the original motion, Councilman Breider voting aye, Councilman Starwalt voting aye, Counci7man Utter voting aye, Councilman Nee voting aye, and Mayor Liebl abstaining, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried four ayes and one abstaining. MOTION by Councilman Utter to allow the establishment of a Mobile Homes Sales Operation. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Counciiman Breider to receive the Minutes of the Bui7ding Standards- Design Control Subcommittee Meeting of October 10, 1974. 5econded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, a71 voEing aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. � RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 1974: The Public Works �irector said the Board of Appeals had recommended approval of the variance, which was to reduce the side yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet. He explained the applicant wanted to insta7l a greenhouse in this area. Councilman Starwalt said he had talked to the neighbors and they did not object to this. MOTION by Counci7man Starwalt to approve the request for the side yard variance from five feet to three feet to allow the installation of a greenhouse as requested by Mrs. Betty Mech. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimou$ly. MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the variance as requested by Michael Bizal for 7880 Ranchers Road N. E. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl dec7ared the motion carried unanimously. 0 1B. FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO REDUCE THE �� 1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Op OCTOBER 21, 1974 EAST. FRIDLEY, MINNES�TA. iRE0UE5T 1� �� 7 PAGE 12 TION, INC., 5203 CENTRAL Councilman Nee said he had looked at this area and the group of sites, and all of them have problems. He said he was not prepared at the current meeting to recommend any action. He further pointed out that all of the sites had some objections from the neighbors, and some of the ob,7eciions were valid ones. He sited as an example that on one of the lots the applicant would be able to purchase another lot and build without a variance. He also pointed out that the lots had been in a position where the adjoining property owners had wanted to buy them to tncrease their own yards. Councilman Nee said he would like to see the property owner try to sell the lots to the ad,7acent property owners and come back after this time. He said he thought some of the people were interested in this. Mr, Bill Erickson, 650 Ely Street, said at the�ime when his home was bui7t, it had been determined that it was only possible o build on a lot 75 feet in widih and his bui7der had to plan accordingly. He voiced opposition to the qrant- ing of the variances at this time to allow building on a 50 foot lot. Mr. �ennis Barker, representative of North Ptetro Construction, said the people had a chance to buy the lots for years. He thought they had used these lots as part of their yards for years, free of charge. Mrs. Edward Bishop, 121 Ely Street N. E., said she had called Mr. Barker last year and asked if it was possible to purchase the lots and was told no. The Public Works Dir.ector asked if this item is tabled, would this mean that all five of the requests are tabled. Councilman Nee said he would like the matter resolved within the neighborhood. � He added, if the neighbors would not object, they would be sympathetic to the effort. Councilman Nee asked if the applicant planned to build this year. Mr. Barker said they had planned on building this year. Councilman Nee suggested this item be brought hack in a month or so when the plans may be resolved. He stated they would talk about this one month from the present time. MOTION by Councilman Nee to table any action on the request until a month from the present time. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all v��ting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. FOR A ON 205.053, 1B. FRIDLEY CITY CODE MOTION by Councilman Nee to table any consideration on the variance request fflr one month. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously � RE UEST MINIMUM _�RE This item was tabled at the subcommittee 7eve1. EST FOR A UARIANCE OF SECTION 205 FRIDLEY CITY CO�E. TO REDUCE THE FRIDLEY CITY CO�E_ TO REDUCE THE �4� REGULAR CDUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1974 PAGE 13 MOTION by Councilman Nee to table this matter for a period of one month to aTiow the applicant and the home owners of the area to come to some agreement. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 205.053, 1B, FRIDLEY CITY CODE TO REDUCE THE MOTION by Councilman Nee to table the request for the variance for the period of one month. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously, MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the minutes of the Board of Appeals Meeting of October 15, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. NUTES OF THE ENVI COMM MOTION by Counc�lman Breider to receive the minutes of the Env�ronmental Quality Commission Meeting of September 24, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Utter, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING TNE MINUTES OF THE CITIZEN BIKEWAY COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 2, 1974: MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the Minutes of the Citizen Bikeway Committee of October 2, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lie61 declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSI�ERATION OF A REQUEST FOR IMPROVEMENT OF LEGAL G USE AT 218 57TH MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the letter from Mr. Norton Neff regarding the refurbishing of the dwelling at 218 57th Avenue N. E., dated October 17, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimous7y. The Public Works Director said this was located in Hyde Park. He pointed out that the structure is in dissrepair and the applicant would like to bring it up to code to enable him to rent it. The City Manager recalled that the applicant had requested that this �ructure be used as an office buiidinp and this had been denied. Now, the applicant would like to rent it. The City Attorney said there would not be any Council action necessary to allow the applicant to refurbish the building and rent it, receiving the request at this time would be suffic�ent. CONSIDERATIDN OF EMPLOYING AUDITOR FOR YEAR 1974: MOTION by Councilman �tter to employ George M. Nanson Company for the Audit for year 1974. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Councilman Breider questioned the amount of this type of audit. The Finance Director listed the various costs for the past several years as: $6,100 in 1963, $6,650 in 1972, and $5,500 in 1973. He explained that the lower price was due to the fact that the City staff had done a great deal of the preparatory work for the audit. Mayor Liebl said this Company has done a good job. UPON A VOICE UOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. DI5CU55ION OF WHETHER THE CITY SHOULD REQUIRE BIDS - TOWING CONTRACT: A representative of Shorty's Towing said they did not wish to cancel the contract, they � � , 1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1974 would just like a rate increase. PAGE 74 �i �i 9 The City Attorney addressed the Counctl and said he had been asked for an opinion from Mr. Brunsell on whether or not the CIty was required to obtain bids for this contract and as far as he sees this matter, he thought this had only been a matter of policy that bids be received, noi a legal requirement. He said he still believed this to be a matter of a policy decision. He said it would be possible to negotiate with a party or receive the 6ids. Mayor Liebl asked if it would be possible to negotiate without going out for bids. He asked if anyone would have an objection to this. Gouncilman Breider expressed the feeling that the bids received are often from firms across town that would not be able to carry on this work. He said he would not o6�ect to the negotiations with Shorty's Towing. MOTION by Councilman Breider to authorize the Administration to negotiate with Shorty's Towing for a revised towing contract with increased rates. The City Attorney suggested that some of the language in the contract be modified at this time also. SECONDED BY Councilman Utter. The City Attorney said the Counctl could accept or deny the contract as negotiated. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #120-1974 - CLOSING OUT PERA FUND AND POLICE PENSION FUN� AN� TRANSFERRING FU D: � MOTION by Counci7man Utter to adopt Resolution #120-1974 closing out the PERA Fund and Police Pension Fund and transferring to the General Fund. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. � RESOLUTION #121-1974 - AUTHORIZING REIMBl1RSEMENT DF MAI: cr drn on nn. MOTIDN 6y Councilman Utter to adopt Resolution �121-1974 authorizing reimbursement of maintenance cost to Metropolitan Sewer Board. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #122-1974 - ORDERING IMPROVEMENT FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND MOTION by Councilman Utter to adopt Resolution #122-1974, ordering improvement, final plans and specifications and estimates of the costs thereof: Water Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Improvement Project No. 116, Addendum #l. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING BI�S AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR COLD STORAGE BUILDING: BIDDER NAME Lester Engineering Building System Lester Praire, Mn. Metro Metal Inc. Minneapolis, Mn. BONDING COMPANY Certified Ck 5% of bid $634.�0 Bid of Bond of %5 Untted Pacific Insurance Co. BLDG.SSZE 36' X 60' 32' X 62'8" ' (This bid does not meet specifications) COST OF BL�G. $12,680.00 $13,955.00 COMPLETION DATE OF CONSTRUCTION 7-30-75 90 days MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the 6ids as listed a6ove and award the contract to Lester Engineering in the amount of $12,680. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Councilman Breider asked if the proposed construction would include a concrete floor. The Public Works Director satd yes. � ;� U REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1974 PAGE 15 UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT: CITIZEN BIKEWAY/WALKWAY COMMTTTEE: MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to appoint Ms. Janet Thomas, 1463 75th Avenue, 784-6597, to the Citizen Bikway/Walkway Committee, Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Leibl declared the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT: CITY EMPLOYEE: NAME Arlene Smith 18 115th Ave. N. E. Blaine, Minn. POSITION Clerk Typist Eng. Division P. W. Department SALARY $475 per month EFFECTI1fE DATE October 22, 1974 REPLACES Paula Long MOTION by Councilman Breider to appoint Mrs. Arlene Smith as Clerk-Typist Engineering Division in the Public Works Department effective October 22, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CLAIMS: GENERAL 37434 - 37582 LIQUOR 9241 - 9300 MOTION by Councilman Utter to approve the Claims. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carr�ed unanimously. ESTIMATES: H & S Asphalt Company 5400 Industry Avenue N. W. Anoka, Minn. 55303 PARTIAL ESTIMATE #4 for work completed and material on hand - ST. 1974-1 PARTIAL ESTIMATE #4 for work completed and material on hand - ST, 1974-2 Comstock & Davis, Inc. 144D County Road "J" Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 For furnisning of resident inspection and resident supervision for staking out of the following construction work: �PART�AL ESTIMAT� �#4 ani ary Sewer ater Improvement Project #115 from September 2 through September 27, 7974 PARTIAL ESTIMATE #9: Sanitary 5ewer & Water Improvement Project #114 from September 2 through September 27, 1974 PARTIAL ESTIMATE #1: Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer Improvement Project No.113 from September 2 through Sept. 27, 1974 Peter Lametti Construction 615 Drake Street St, Paul, Minnesota 55102 PARTIAL ESTIMATE #1 for Sanitary Sewer Improvement No. 113 (Central Avenue Relief Sewer) $39,683.53 13,238.99 � � 845.33 251.97 , 222.86 40,856.40 MOTION by Councilman Utter to approve the listed estimates with the addition of the Estimate from Weaver, Talle, and Herrick for their September retainer and services rendered in the amount of �1,462. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1974 LICENSES: CIGARETTE Edina Oil Company 6101 University Avenue Fridley Food Market 8154 East River Road Russ's Superette 6Z53 University Avenue FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Club 47 6061 Um versity Avenue Fridley Food Market 8154 East River Road Russ's Superette 6253 University Avenue Shaddrick-Labeau Legion 1315 Rice Creek Road OFF SALE BEER Fridley Food Market 8154 East River Road Russ's Superette 6253 University Avenue SERVICE STATION Edina Oil Company 6101 University Avenue SOLICITDR Grarariums Fisher canned nuts EXCAUATING � Webster Company, Inc. 845 Edgerton Street St. Paul, Minn. 55101 GAS SERUICES Controlled Air Corporation 3008 Bryant Avenue South Minneapolis, Minn. 55408 Quality Heating & Air Conditioning Co. 3035 Lyndale Avenue So. Minneapolis, Minn. 554D8 BY Edina 0�1 Company Paul Beecroft Peter J. Arkins Alyce Simonson Paul Beecroft Peter J. Arkins Leonard Hoffman Paul Beecroft Peter J. Arkins Edina Oil Company One World Crusade Unification Church Jer�te Chi7dress Cub Scout Pack 714 Kenneth Hall Elem. Sch. Spring Lake Park Wayne Erickson (Cubmaster) BY A. N. Webster Gerald Christie Walter Buchman APPROVED BY Pubtic Safety Dir. Pu61ic Safety Dir Publ�c Safety Dir. Health Inspector Health Inspector Health Inspector Health Inspector Public Safety Dir Public Safety Dir Building Inspector Deputy F�re Chief '<<�i PAGE 16 FEE $iZ.00 12.00 12.00 1b.72 Pro-rated 14.63 Pro-rated 14.63 Pro-rated 25.00 15.Q0 15.D0 30.00 Lieutenant Howard Rick Non-profit Lieutenant Howard R9ck Non-profit APPROVED BY C. Lelisle W. Sandin W. Sandin � � J REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1974 LICENSES continued: GENERAL CONTRACTOR Crandall Bros. Construction 3933 Douglas Drive Crystal, Minn. 55422 Osborne Construction 7565 University Avenue N. E. Fridley, Minn. 55432 Royal Aluminum Products Inc. 526 6th Avenue North Minneapolis, Minn. 55411 Russ Scott Construction 1055 93rd Avenue N. W. Coon Rapids, Minn. 55433 HEATING Allied Metalcraft Company 1750 Thomas Avenue St. Paul, Minn. Bostrom Sheet Metal Works, Inc 785 Curfew St. Paul, Minn. Hokanson Plumbing Inc. 13146 Taylor Street N. E. Blaine, Minn. 55434 Nie7sen Sheet Metal 395 27th Avenue N. E. Minneapolis, Minn. 55478 Palen/Kimball Company 2505 University Avenue St. Paul, Minn. 55114 MULTIPLE DWELLING OWNER Douglas Investments Douglas K. �ones 2505 Silver Lane N. E. Minneapolis, Minn. 55421 Peter J. Neururer 7i25 Jersey Avenue N. Minneapolis, Minn. 55428 Elbert Staples 7716 E. 58th Street Minneapolis, Minn. 55417 HEATING quality Heating & Air Conditioning Co. 3035 Lyndale Avenue So. Minneapolis, Minn. 55408 BY James H. Crandall Warren Osborne Max Ostrow Russell Scott James McCarthy A. H. Pavlick Roger Hokanson Wi7liam Nielsen G. Richard Palen ADDRESS 5980 2nd St. N. E 390 57th Place N. E. 321 79th Way N. E BY Walter Buchman PAGE 17 APPROVED BY C. Belisle C. Belisle C. Belisle C. Be7isle C. Belisle W. Sandin W. Sandin W. Sandin W. Sandin UNITS � FEE $]5.00 � � APPROVED BY R. D. AldricF Fire Prev. 4 15.00 R. D. Aldricr Fire Prev. 4 15.D0 R. �. AldricY Fire � Prev. APPROVED BY W. Sandin Councilman Breider asked if there was a time limit on solititation in the City. The C�ty Attorney said he would check into this. Councilman Breider asked if encylopedia salesmen have to be licensed and Councilman Utter said yes. MOTION by Councilman Utter to approve the licenses. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. ��� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1974 PAGE 18 CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY HOUSE TRAILER LICENSE TO BE LOCATE� AT 180 MISSISSI i,i v ni � ❑[rniGCr av roTni rv Rrnii reTr T hi ccnr,nrrnn� . The City Manager pointed out that the request was also to have the fees waived. MOTION by Counci7man Nee to grant the permit for the temporary location of a trailer ' at 180 Mississippi Way N. E. as requested by the Fridley Beautification Association wa�ving the fees. Seconded 6y Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION CONCERNING RATES FOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATION: A representative of the Hockey Association addressed the Council and explained that a rumor got started at the last year's banquet that the traveling team members would have to pay $100 per person for participation in the program this year. He proceeded to list the various mounting costs including that of the indoor ice time which was determined to be the utmost in the rate increase. He concluded his remarks stating, now, the estimate has been reduced to $85, butihis is still a sizeable sum. Councilman Breider brought up the fact that some of the boys had attended hockey camp in the summer at additional expense. He questioned how much this had been. Councilman Utter said it had cost his son $125 to attend the hockey camp. Councilman Breider remarked that some fami7ies have two or three boys who want to participate and at this price, it is impossible. He suggested the Counci7 make an effort to obtain coniributions from the private enterprises in the area. The representative said if a family cannot afford to send the boys to participate, and if the boy is showing promise and can make the traveling team, the Association will assist in the financial burden. He said they would not put a boy out because , of finances. He said the B teams have a much lesser expense which would be in the $10 range. Councilman Utter asked if the selling of subscriptions to Cable TV would reduce the cost. The representative said this had been one of the considerations in the estimated $85. � MOTION by Councilman Breider to check the costs of partic�pation with the �irector of Parks and Recreation, Paul Brown, and authorize the Administration to use means to promote donations to the Hockey Association. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: IMMACULATE CON�EPTION SCHOOL: OCTDBER 26, 1974 AS MARATHON �AY: MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the communication concerning Marathon Day and approve the request waiving the fees. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimous7y. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of October 21, 1974 ad,7ourned at 11:54 P.M. Respectfully submitted, �� ��� Pat Ranstrom Secretary to the City Council �///a/�y Date�pprov-e� �'� �.� +� Frank G. Lie� Mayor