02/10/1975 - 5778PAT RANSTROM
SECRETARY TO THE CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC HEARING MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 1975
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THE MINU7ES Of THE PUBLIC HEARING MEETI�dG OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL Of FEBRUARY 10, 1975
The Public Hearing Meeting of the Fridley City Council of February 10, 1975 was called
to order at 7:32 p.M. by Mayor Nee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
' i•tayor Nee indicated he would appreciate it if the audience would join the Council in
saying the Pledge of Allegiance to.the F7ag.
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ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESEN7: Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Kukowski, Councilman Breider,
Councilman Starwalt, and Councilman Fitzpatrick.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
F+DOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilman S+arwalt to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by Councilwoman
Kukowski.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING:
PUBLIC HEARING ON CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NATIONAL GUARD
ARMORY IN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY (TABLED ��OVEMBER 18, 1974):
ilayor Nee declared the Public Hearing open at 7:33 P.�-1. The City Manager explained
ti�at in September of 1974, the Council had directed the City to send letters to
surrounding communities to get their input as to their feelings toward a National
Guard Armory. He stated there was a total of 60 organizations contacted, and in
return received 14 responses - 8 had no commitment, 3 were for the Armory, and 3 were
against. ;layor Nee said it was his understanding that the City of Brooklyn Park and
Brooklyn Center were opp�sed to the idea. He questioned whether Coon Rapids had been
sent an inquiry. The C�ity Manager said all surrounding communities had been contacted;
Coon Rapids, Bla�ne, Spring Lake Park, Mounds View, idew Brighton. Mayor Nee read aloud
the first paragraph of the letter that�had been sent out to the surrounding comnunities
presented by the City Manager. Mayor Nee asked if any of the Council members wanted to
speak on this matter.
Councilman Starwalt said it may be a good idea to ask Mr. Cheeseman to speak on joint
activity with other communities. Mr. Cheeseman addressed ihe Council and stated they
certainly were not against it, but he felt communities could handle one alone.
Kir. Nick Garaffa stated he was against the Armory. He felt.the City should look
at projects that would benefit all the people. Ne stated there were only twenty or
thirty local people who would join the Guard and the only people to benefit from it
would be the adjacent businesses. Ne directly asked the Council members nut to vote'
the Armory in. ile was disappoinied with the idea of even bringing up the Armory again.
Mr. Jack Kirkham, 430 b7th Avenue NE, representing the �edeemer Lutheran Church, read
aloud a resolution passed at their January 20, 1975 meeting, which stated that the
tornado and flood emergencies of 1965 dem��nstrated the community need for buildings
such as churches, schools, and armory to serve as emergency headquarters. He stated
that the Redeemer Luthcran Church congregation recognizes and appreciates the assistance
and protection rendered by the National Guard during times of emergency. It was
resolved that the Redeemer Lutheran Church congregation supports tiie building of a
Nationa] Guard Armory in Fridley.
Mr..Peter Treuenfels, 5460 7th Street NE, said he was present as a representative
for the DFL Club of Fridley. He said he wou7d like to bring out two points, one
being the exact cost of the Armory, Ile felt the people had the right to know exactly
what it is going to cost. He said there is quite a difference between $75,000 and
$162,000. He said it had been mentioned that the National Guard Armory could be
used as a dance hall, he felt this was fine but if that be the case, why not build
a dance hall or youth center, not an Armory. Mr. 7reuenfels said the DFL Club was
opposed to the construction of a National Guard Armory in Fridley.
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Mayor Nee asked if there were any comments from the public. Mr. Kenneth Sporre,
301 Ironton St., addressed the Council and stated his feeling that the schools
could better be utilized to obtain the most of the people's tax money. He suggested
using the school facilities that are avai]able and sitting idle at some hours.
He also suggested that the Council take a second look at the cost factors. t;e
indicated not all the people were against an Armory, they were just against the
Armory being located in Fridley. Ile suggested the possibility of using the Twin
City Arsenal property for such an Armory.
Mayor Nee indicated there had been some discussion on the possibility of locating
the Armory on other sites with others participating in the project. iie indicated
the response to this aspect of the question had been negative.'
Mr. Virgil Herrick, City Attorney, said the City Attorney from Columbia Heights was
present to speak on the matter. iir. Roland Kalina, Culumbia Heights' City Attorney,
explained he was present on behalf of the Columbia Neights City Council.
(�r. Dennis Schneider, 6190 Stinson Boulevard, commented he had seen a program
broadcast by General Television in which the students at Fridley High School were
interviewed about their school and City. i�e informed th� Council that during this
program, the main concern by the young people was that there was nothing for them
to do in the City. i�ir. Schneider continued to state that under the current financial
situation, he was against anything that would involve the taxpayer's money. He asked
the City Council to consider a youth center or a swimming pool., or something that would
be available for the people all of the time.
Councilman Starwalt asked what would be the next logical step in this consideration.
Mayor Nee said it was his understanding that the decision process would be next.
He said if this is looked at favorably, this would mean the signing of a lease
or the adoption of the resolution. Councilwoman Kukowski said it was her understanding
that the City had only looked at one site. She asked if the City had looked into the
feasibility of the Arsenal property being used. The Public Works Director, Mr. Dick
Sobiech, said the City had reviewed all City owned sites in Fridley. lie also stated
they had reviewed sites outside the City with negative response.
Mayor Nee explained that during the last election campaign in November, i�e had tried
to find out the public's feeling on the proposal of the Armory being located in
Fridley. He commented that a survey was taken and of those people who had strong
feelings on the construction of an Armory, the vote was four to one, opposing. r;e
added, most of the people did not have strong feelings concer!�ing the question.
i•1ayor Nee said he felt there was very little public demand for the Armary.
Mr. diTl Driggans, 1280 HatMaway Lane N. E., addressed the Council and stated he was
a member of the Planning Commission and on January 22 the Planning Commission had
discussed the proposal of the Armory. 1le stated there is no facilities for the
youth of the City and suggested �he consideration of a joint building structur�
that could be used by the youth of the community, the corr�nunity as a whole, and also
in conjunction with an Armory. He felt this proposal with joint funding should be
investigated, i•1r. Driggans felt this sf;ould be ccr:sidered and referred back to the
Planning Commission for consideration on the funding aspects. He thought.the costs
should be compared with the question being answered on how much the City would have
to contribute in this type of youth center. Piayor Nee replied that this had been
explored and the National Guard was quite concise as to what they will finance.
Mayor Nee said one problem is the cost of the land, presently being $50,000 with-
out assessments. He commented this is a very expensive proposition. He stated if
the City wanted a youth center, this must be solely funded by the City.
MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Councilman
Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously and the Public Hearing closed at 8:00 P.M.
Mayor Nee said this proposal will be on the february 24, 1975 Council agenda for
consideration.
ULD BUSINESS:
PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH PARK AS A NATURE CENTER AS DIRECTED BY RESOLUT'ION
N. 126-1974 FROM MEETING OF N�VEMBER 18, 1974 :
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' RECEIVING RESOLUTION AND OTH�R PERTINENT MATERIAL FROM SPRING BROOK PARK NATURE
ENTER FOUNDATION:
' Mayor Nee said the Council was furnished with two proposals, one from the City
Naturalist/Resource Coordinator, Mr. Dan Huff, and one from the Spring Brook Park
Nature Center Foundation. Mayor Nee asked Mr. Huff to come forward and make a
presertation.
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The Naturalist/Resource Coordinator address2d the Ccuncil and summarized the City's
consideration to hir•e a Naturalist and listed when this action had been taken.
He also recalled that at the public referendum in November, it was decided that
North Park be developed as a nature center. He indicated that the Spring Brook
Nature Center Foundation feels that they should operate the nature center independenly
through a lease agreement with the City. I�1r. Huff said it was his recommendation that
the City work cooperatively with the Foundation according to an agreement such as that
on Appendix G of the Council agenda. Pir. Huff pointed out the various funding shares
within the LAWCON Application to have been amended as follows: $275,000, the Federal
share, $71,500, the State share, and $10i,750, the City`s share. He mentioned that
future funding possibilities may include private contributions, State and Federal
grants, and "user" fees from the various school districts. The Naturalist/Resource
Coordinator said a survey on the use of the Park had beer `aken taith the Fridley
DFL, VFW, City of Coon Rapids, 3oy Scouts and the area scnool Districts favoring the
development of the nature center, ile thought the City should be used as a vehicle
to obtain additional grants through public funding. He pointed out that the City
would provide police and fire protection. ��1r. Huff said he had previously established
a working relationship with the schooi districts and also with the officials and staff
of Anoka County. ile indicated there may be some problems in the City obtaining funding
with the lease, but said there wouid be no hindrance at aii to the Foundation's
reaching their goals with the cooperative agreement with the City. He said he expected
the LAWCON funding �pplication to be redone and approved through the granting agencies.
Mr. 'rluff presented information on the basic costs of a Nature Center Program and
mentioned if a joint venture is desired, the City must decide what type of cooper-
ative agreement shoald be offered. Mr. Huff questioned the amount of personr�el
the City would provide and what level of development should be guaranteed.
Councilman Breider questioned the expenditure of $100,000 and asked if this was
for the fencing. Mr. Nuff exp]ained that they had reviewed the fencing along
with other alternatives for the 9,115 perimeter. He said this price indicated the
cost of a six foot chain link fence without gates or corner posts. Counci]man
Breider asked where the price had been obtained from and the Pub7ic Works Director
replied that this was through the Midwest Crown Iron Works Company. Counc9lman
Starwalt questioned the statement that the gates and corner posts a�ere not included
and indicated he thought that this type of item would be what ran up the bil7.
Mr. Huff indicated that the fencing could be bid out for a more competitive price.
f,iayor Nee asked if the fencing would be professional installed and Mr. Huff said
yes. Mr. Fluff continued to explain that this would provide the park with protection
from snowmobiles,trail bikes and even horses. The question. of wnether or not it
would be possible to have volunteer help work on the installation of the fencing
and the City P1anager indicated the cost would be substantially reduced if there
were volunteer help utilized. .
f4ayor Nee referred to the amount of the total interpretation budget for the year
1975 and said he thought this was �91,000. Mr. I{uff said this was the total requested
budget, but this had been reduced to $47,000 with $15,000 for the tree disease
program and $31,000 For the nature interpretive program. Mr. �1uff expressed the
opinion that if North Park were to be developed as a nature center in cooperation
with the Foundation, funds would be reallocated. i�layor Nee said he did not get the
feeling that tMe Foundation wouTd accept a cooperative agreement.
Counciiman Starwait questioned the number of people present from the Foundation
who would be making the presentation to the Council. Dr. Richard Trezona, Chairman
of the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation, approached the Council and congratulated
Mr. Huff on his presentation. Dr. Trezona clearly stated that the Foundation did
not care if they had a iease or not, they did want an agreement with the City so
the Foundation could take part in the development of North Park. Dr. Trezona
said he would like the Fridley City Councii to have the ultimate say in the pTans
for the development of North Park. Dr. Trezona read aloud a letter of January 28,
1 � 1915 in which the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation was requesting permission
from the City Council to develop and operate a nature center in North Park. Dr.
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Trezona expressed his feeling that it was very important to develop North Park
without costs being paid by the taxpayers bacause the people were told that this
ared would be developed with no cost to them. He said the idea of the �'oundation
would be to obtain the funding and then pay the bills. He added, in the cases
where the City would be used as a vehicle in the funding areas, the City would
be reimbursed for the expenses involved.
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Dr. Trezona said the Foundation would like to use the City's clerical help by running
the Foundation's payroll through the City to take care of the insurance, tax deductions,
and pensions, etc. Dr. Trezor.a referred to the letter of February 4 and explained
that the following data contained in the letter was a summarization of committee
reports from members. One of the plans was the concept of education and recreation
for children, students, and professional participants. Dr. Trezona said the nature
center would be developed in line with the usage and also the possibility of what
the center could become in the future. He said the cost could be extensive or
minimal. Dr. Trezona said in discussions with various architects from the University
of Minnesota, there was a wide variety of conclusions. tie felt the nature center
could and would be unique. Dr. Trezona pointed out that the finance committee had
adopted goals for fund raising for the first year. Dr. Trezona emphasized that the _
center would be a new thing and mentioned the new concept ir the construction of the e
self sustaining type of building as far as sewer, water, etc. iie mentioned that the
Foundation was very energy conscience and hoped to construct this type of a facility. ,
Ur. Trezona mentioned the aspect of the center being an educational tool and doubted
Whether the City would want to get into the education business. He mentioned ihe
involvement of the school districts in the program and suggested a time table
and schedule be set up to enable the various school districts to determine their
needs. t!e expressed the hope that the school districts would become involved in
the funding of the nature center after the needs are established. Ne mentioned '
he had not discussed this with all of the school districts. Dr. Trezona continued
to explain that the Foundation would like to have a close working relationship and
cooperation with all governmental bodies. He felt there should be a liaison between
the Foundation and the City. �r. Trezona further commented that the Foundatian is a
non-partisan, non-political organization and the Foundation is ready to cooperate
with the City. Dr. 7rezona presented two structural charts to the Caur�cil on tt�e
screen which illustrated the organizational structure of the program. He said
all major decisions would be channeled through the City Council. ur. Trezona
referred to the second organizational structure indicating the Fridley City Council
would be at the top of the organization. tie stated the nature center director would
be doing the managing and working with the Springbrook Park Nature Center. In
addition, there would be employees and volunteers, participating school districts,
and varinus arganizations, The bottom part of the chart outlined the origin of funds and "
service. Dr. Trezona stated that Dr. Walter Breckenridge from the University of
Minnesota asked that Dr. Trezona bring up some comments at the current meeting.
Dr. Trezona mentioned Dr. Breckenridge's concern of the restoration of the area.
Dr. Trezona said he wisFjed..to thank various people who were.serving or wil1ing to
serve on the Foundation; Dr. Harrison, a volunteer; Mark Noble, student of botany;
Mr. Winston Worden; �dei1 Christensen, student; Lyle Bt°ac:ley, science chairman;
Dr. Dennis Holloway, Architect from the University of Plinnesota; �-ir. Donald
Lawrence, Professor of Botany at the University of Minnesota; i�tr. John Meyers, a
consulting Engineer and school Board member of District #14; and William Pieper,
banker. He mentioned Mr. Pieper had an extensive listing of siahtinos of birds
in North Park. Dr. Trezona also thanked Mr. David Schaaf, State Senator, i��rs.
Jan Seegar, +nember of the North Park ad hoc Committee; Dr. Tordoff, Jack Velin,
Mrs. LeeAnn Sporre, secretary, and Mr. Don Savelkoul, legal advisor.
Dr. Trezona explained through the help of Mr. Savelkoul, the Foundation had received
IRS status. Dr. Trezona also pointed that there are seminars on fund raising for
such projects conducted and the instructors are at the City's disposal. He
emphasized that the Foundation and the Ci�y would have to cooperate in the success-
ful execution of the plan. Dr. Trezona said he would be happy to answer any
questions.
Councilman Starwalt asked Dr. Trezona if he wanted the employees of the Foundation
to be City employees receiving full benefits, but yet reimbursed by the Foundation?
Councilman Starwalt asked if this was possible,had it been checked into? He asked
why Dr. Trezona thought that this action would be an advantage to the Foundation.
Dr. Trezona replied that in the early stages tfiey would not have the structure
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in their organization for withholding taxes, or a retirement benefit program, or
an insurance program.� fle suggested a method be worked out through the legal
department so that the Foundation employees salaries could be paid by the City.
He said he was not sure if this would be feasible, but felt it would be more
simply done through the City. Ur. Trezona said he was not asking that the Foundation
personnel be City employees per se, he would just request that the accounting be
handled through the City. The City would be reimbursed forthe use of the clerical
help in the bookkeeping departmen+..
Councilwoman Kukwoski asked if the Foundation's program included the City Naturalist?
Dr. Trezona said the program will have a nature center director. Dr. Trezana said
it did not include the Gity's fdaturalist. Councilwoman Kukowski said that Mr. Dan
Huff had been hired by the Council, and the he vaas over qualified for the remaining
programs if North Park is iurned over to the Foundation. Dr. Trezona explained he
had no objections to havinc� Mr. Huff work for them. Councilwoman Kukowski asked if
the Coucil would have any input on hiring a director? Dr. Trezona said Council would
have the final word.
Counci7man Fitzpatrick said that the Council had not heard the proposal or the �ease
agreement.
Dr. Trezona said thelease agreement was strictly proposal. Dr. Trezona read aloud
part of the lease agreement to the audience. He stated that Dr. Breckenridge's
remark referred to numbers four and five in the lease agreement. he also added
that the City would provide police and fire protection. Dr. Trezona referred
to page 2-II of the Council agenda and said this may be somewhat ambiguous, but
this could be modified.
Councilman Breider said there seemed to be some concern by Dr. Trezona about using
the naturalist. Dr. Trezona stated that the Foundation did not want a City employee
directing the nature center, there would be too much conflict of interest. Cr.
Trezona said he had no personal feeling about 41r. Nuff. Councilman Breider said
it was his understanding that the naturalist should not be a liaison. Dr.
Trezona said the Foundation and the City Council should have a person they can
work through, possibly the City Manager. Mayor Nee clarified the matter stating
it would not be the Naturalist. t�e suggested someone serve as a liaison, but
he questioned the cost.
Councilwoman Kukowski questioned the City Manager asking if the City had a lease
agreement with the Islands of Peace and if the rentai fee of this lease agreement
would be �1 per year. The City P1anager said yes, it has a lease agreement in this
amount. Dr. Trezona said that he had mentioned the use of LA4ICON Funds stating
the previous idea had been that this area VJdS going to be a golf course, now, it
has been determined it would be a nature center. He thought a nature center is
more qualified for LAWCON funds than a golf course, therefore it may be more eligible.
He thought that there could be contractual arrangements for the Foundation to manage
the nature center allowing for the acquisition of funds. He did not think there
would be a conflict of interest with the State Planning Agency. He added, i�e had
letters to confirm this point. •
, Mrs. Shirley Galdwel1,�5874 Hackmann Avenue, expressed her feelings and said
her husband would have been very impressed with some of the Foundation's ideas.
She presented a donation to the Foundation. Dr. Trezona expressed his gratitude
and mentioned that the Caldwell family had asked that memorial contributions be
given to the individual's favorite charity, and many people had chosen the
Springbrook Nature Center Foundation.
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Dr. Trezona referred to the construction of structures in North Park and suggested
that a log cabin style building would be large enough for an office and could also
house a few supplies. Dr. Trezona suggested that this type of structure would
be suitab7e for a few years. Possibly, it could be turned into a bicentennial
cabin with a little stockade, fence and a garden plot. He said he had spoken to
suppliers of White Cedar Logs> and they stated the Foundation could purchase the
logs•at the same price that they were three years ago.
Dr. Trezona said he would very much appreciate taking some sort of affirmative
arrangement back to the Foundation. He requested that the City's legal people
work with the Foundation and come up with a satisfactory agreement.
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Mayor Nee said the element that seem ed to be lacking in the proposed agreement
is the responsibility of the Foundation.
Mr. Ken Sporre, Secretary of the Fridley Jaycees, addressed the Council and asked
to read a letter prepared at the Jaycees meeting of January 4, 1975. He explained
that the Fridley Jaycee's voted unanimously in support of the Springbrook Nature
Center Foundation being authorized to operate the nature center with funding and
rr�npower. �4ayor Nee said the recent election showed quite a definity of judgement
by the people favoring North Park development as a nature center in excess of two
to one. He said it was proposed that the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation be
allowed to do the job and there was no proposal that the City do it. Mayor Nee said
there were approximately ten or twelve pieces of literature that made this type.of
statement. Thousands of people were told that the issue was between a golf course
deve]oped by the City and a nature center to be developed by the Foundation. The
public had made a very d ear judgement at the referendum and Mayor Nee stated he
hoped the Council would respond to the decision by the people. Mayor Nee said
it would be in order to direct the City Attorney to draw up some documents which would
describe an agreement with the Foundation.
MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski that the City Council direct the City Attorney to
work with the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation in dr�•ing up an agreement to be
considered by the Council. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Breider
center development
of communication.
Attorney.
said he had no problem with the City's agreement with the nature
by the Foundation, but he had some trouble clarifying the lines
He felt the Council should indicate a direction to the City
The City Attarney said the duties of the Foundation should 6e included and set
forth in the agreement along ��ith the duties of the City. He stated that it would
be difficult to draft an agreement unless he knew which way the majority of the
Council wanted to go in the responsibilities of both� oarties. He asked if the
City will provide the director, or would the Foundation? He said these questions
would have to be answered so a draft could be prepared for the agreement.
Councilwoman Kukowski said she would like to clariry her motion. She stated she
was going along Springbrook Nature Center Foundation's recommendation as clarified. '
She said she discovered she did not like the way it was worded, but understood r.ow
that the City would be compensated. She agreed with the Springbrook Nature Center
Foundation in that this could be taken care of by the City Manager.
Councilman Fitzpatrick said in speaking to Councilwoman Kuk ski's motion, he
thought that following the election the obligation given to the Springbrook Nature
Center foundation was to raise funds. As Councilman Fitzpatrick saw it, Council-
woman Kukowski's motion is to provide for this. Mayor Nee asked if there was any
further comments on the motion.
The City Attorney said these agreements are drawn in general terms. He questioned
as to what type of an agreement the Council would like to see. Councilman Starwalt
said this was outlined in 2-S, 2-T and 2-U of the Council agenda with the exception
of Item 4. The City Attorney said he would review both agreements and draft an
agreement.
The City Manager said he would like to bring out one point in the commitment
agreement with the Foundation that any services they desire from the City will be
reimbursed. He said there may be a letter of�understanding listing a number of
items.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDERATION OF THE FIRS7 READING Of AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SALE OF REAL
MOTION by Councilman Brieder to waive the reading of the ordinance and adopt the
ordinance on first reading relating to the sale of real estate owned by the City.
Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Nee voting aye, �
Councilwoman Kukwoski voting aye, Councilman Breider voting aye, Councilman
Starwalt voting aye, and Councilman Fitzpatrick voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT REGARDING STUDY 7RIP TO RUSSIA CO-SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES AND UNITED STATE CONFERENCE OF MAYORS FROM COUPlCILD1AN STARWALT:
Councilman Starwalt explained that he entered into this request with a great reluctance
but that he had talked with a few people who felt if it was worth going to Russia.
He mentioned he thought it would be worth asking for some assistance. tie read aloud
a letter he had received from the National League oP Cities. he said that whether the
City pays for part of the trip oP not, he will still participate in the tour. Council-
man Starwalt said if he was not fully interested in this, i�e would not have made
a reservation. He felt this trip would have some advantages to the City in that
he would be learning something. He added, if he did feel this way, he would not
be asking for the funds.
' Mr. Dennis Schneider addressed the Council and asked if he could make a few comments.
He said his comments were not directly related to this one trip, but with funding of
all City trips. He said he would like to see ihe City Council adopt some sort of
policy, he felt there should be equal representation for both sexes, since men seem
' to go on business trips and women stay in ihe office. He said if there are things
to be learned, the }�.blic should fi nd out, and there should be a report back to the
Councii and back to the public as to what �rJas learned on these trips. Mr. �chneider
thought that there should be some policy decision.
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f•layor Nee commented that in most cases, a report is made after the trip. He stated
that the City has sent officials to National Conferences and they report hack to the
Council. Mayor Nee said he was not sure of any defined policy.
Councilman Fitzpatrick asked how often Councilmen go on trips? He asked if total
expenses were paid and to what degree. The City Manager said that generally, members
of the City Council attend local or state meetings. Not all City Council members ,
have attended local meetings, but one or two have, and they bring back information
that is shared by the other members. He explained the City Council authorizes the
money beforehand, and there are funds allotted in the budget for this type of trip.
l;ouncilman Fitzpatrick asked how much expense is paid. The City Manager stated
that anythiny related to the trip is usually paid. iie stated sightseeing is not
covered. The City Manager said lodging, food, fees, and travel are usually paid.
(;ouncilman Breider asked Councilman Starwalt if he planned to attend the League
meeting in Washington, U. C. Councilfian Starwalt replied that he was not.
�•lOTION by Councilwoman Kukwoski that the City Council allocate $100 for Councilman
Starwalt's expenses to Russia. �-layor Nee declared the MOTION DEAD FOR LACK OF A
SECOND.
Mayor Nee said he agreed with Councilman Starwalt and felt it was a 000d idea for
him to attend. Councilman Breider proposed the idea of reviewing the report when
Councilman Starwalt returns from th� trip and analyze the report as far as content,
and if it is viable, the Council go ahead and approve reimbursement of �200. He
mentioned the Council could talk about relations with other countries, but this •
type of tour is difficult to explain to the taxpayers.
Councilman Starwalt said he appreciated the Council's suggestions.
i�1QTI0N by Councilman Breider to table the consideration of the request. Seconded
by Councilman fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 22-1975 - DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLE FOR ST. 1974-1
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No.. 22-1975, directing preparation
of assessment role for St. 1974-1 Street Improvement Project. Seconded by Councilman
Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, i�layor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 23-1975 - DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
ROLL FOR ST. 1974-1 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 23-1975, directing publication
of hearing on proposed Assessment Roll for St. 1974-1 Street Improvement Project.
Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
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declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 24-1975 - DIRECTING PREPARATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
R LL FOR ST. 1974-2 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adoot Resolution No. 24-1975, directing preparation
of hearing on proposed assessment roll for ST. 1974-2 Street Imp.rovement Project.
Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, i�layor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIOfV N0. 25-1975 - DIRECTING PUSLICATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR ST. 1974-2 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
i�10TI0N by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 25-1975, directing publication
of hearing on proposed assessment roll for ST. 1974-2 Street Improvement Project.
Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motior carried unanimously.
Councilman Breider said he would like to suggest if agreeable to the Council,
that the Finance Director prepare some alternate rolls for lth and 68th Avenue.
Ne indicated he would like to have that information availah�e for Council consideration.
RESOLUTION N0. 26-1975 - DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ST. 1974-4
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
i�10TI0N by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 26-1975, directing preparation of
assessment roll for ST. 1974-� Street Improvement Project, Seconded by Councilma��
Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee dec7ared the motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 27-1975 - QIRECTING PUBLICATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
R LL FOR ST. 1974-4 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJEGT: •
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 27-1975, directing publication
of hearing on proposed assessment roll for ST. 1974-4 Street Improvement Project.
Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 28-1975 - DIRECTING PREPARATiON OF ASSESSP�fENT ROLL FOR SEWER, WATER,
AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 114:
i�10TI0N by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 28-1975, directing preparation
of Assessment Roll for Sewer, Water and storm Sewer Improvement Project No. 114.
Seconded-by Counci7man Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Nayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLU7ION N0. 29-1975 - DIRECTING PUBLICRTION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
ROLL FOR SEWER, WATER AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 114:
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 29-1975, directing publication
of hearing on proposed assessment roll for Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer Improvement
Project No. 114. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote; all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON LIQUOR LICENSES IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNICATION FROM MR. DON SAVELKOUL:
Mayor Nee referred to the memo from Mr. Don Savelkoul regarding liquor licenses.
He asked what the Council's feeling was on this proposal made by Mr. Savelkoul?
The City Attorney said he had checked this matter through the Attorney General's
Office to determine if this is a criteria the City will have to follow. Mayor Nee
proposed a condition of not more than 60% of revenues coming from the sale of liquor.
Councilman Brieder said they must keep in mind the size of the facility. Mayor Nee
reminded the Council of the problem of establishing criteria that would allow for
the tavern type facility. A question was raised whether this would be 40/ minimum
food or 40% maximum liquor. Councilman Breider asked what the other 40� wou]d be.
Mayor Nee said it would be anything.
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admissions and 40% from liquor and nothing from the restaurant. Fle said that with
' the 2,000 square feet capacity criteria, they have to have a kitchen.
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Mrs. Shirley Caldwell addressed the Council and said there are 19mited things for
young people to do in Fridley at the present time and she asked if this ►�ould take
'' liquor into places where young people go such as roller skating rinks. i•iayor Nee
said he would hope not. The City Attorney said Mr. Savelkoul may be agreeable
. to the suggestion of serving drinks in a confined area. Mayor nee asked if there
was any further discussion.
, Councilwoman Kukowski asked how they could suspend a liquor license. Mayor Nee
said that it was very difficult to suspend or remove ]iquor licenses. The City
Attorney said the Ordinance says that licenses are not transferrable without the
� consent of t"° City Council.
ADJOURNMEN7:
i�i0TI0N by Councilwoman Kukowski to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, i�iayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously
' and the Public Hearing Meeting of February 10, 1975 adjourned at 10:32 P.M•
Respectfully submitted,
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Shel� rison Mayor
Acting Secretary to the City Council
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAi'vCE:
ROLL CALL: All present
7:32 P.M.
Given
A�OPTIOiV OF NG�NDA: Adopted as presented.
PU�LIC HEAr�I�G:.
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CONTINUED PUBLIC NEARING ON C4NSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A(VATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN THE
�ITY OF FRIDLEY �TABLED �IOV. 18, 1974). � . . . . . . . � , 1 — 1 KK
Public Heartng operred. Armory response summary was discussed. Question
was raised whether or not a youth center could be considered rather than
an armory. Mr. f:en Sporre said many residents were not against the armory
but they were against the armory in Fridley, sugge5ting the feasib9lity
of using the Arsenal or �ianes field.
Public Hearing closed.
OLll BUSINESS:
PROPOSAL FOR 1�EVELOPMENT OF IVORTH PARK AS A NATURE CENTER
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Presentation by Dan Huff and Dr. Trezona, Chairman of Springbrook Nature ;
Foundation. Council action directed the City Attorney to work with the '
Spring 6rook Nature Center in drawing up an agreement for working with
the City Council.
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i��W �US I (�ESS :
CONSIDERATION OF TI-IE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE
RELATING TO TNE SALE OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE
CITY. � . . . � � � . . � � � � � � . � . � . � . . . � .
Ordinance related to the sale of real estate owned by City adopted
for first reading.
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' CONSIDERATION OF REPORT REGARDING STUDY TRIP TO
RUSSIA CO-SPONSORED BY THE NATiONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
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CONSIDERATION OF A RESO�UTION l�IRECTING PREPARATION OF
aSSESSMENT ROLL FOR ST� 1974-1 $TREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
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CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLICATION
OF NEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ST, 1974-1
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. � � . . . . . � . . . . . . . .
Resolution No. 22-1975 adopted.
Resolution No. 23-1975 adopted.
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CONSIDERATION 0F A RESOLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION
OF AN �ISSESSMENT ROLL FOR ST, 1974-2.STREET IMPROVE-
MENT PROJECT
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CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLICATION
, OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ST. 1974-2
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT� � � . . . . � � . . . . .
' Resolution No. 24-1975 adopted.
Resolution No. 25-1975 adopted.
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OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SI� IJ%4-� STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
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CONSIDERATI�N OF A RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLICATION
OF I�EARING ON PROPOSED F�SSESSMENT ROLL FOR ST. 1974-4
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. � � � . . . . . � . � . � �
Resolution No. 26-1975 adopted.
Resolution No. 27-1975 adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION
OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SEWER, WATER, AND STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 1�0. 114
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OF HEARING ON•PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SEWER,
WATER AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 114. .
Resolution No. 28-1975 adopted.
Resolutian No. 29-1975 adopted.
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THE MINU7ES Of 7HE PUBI.IC HEARING MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF fE6RUARY 10, 1975
The Public Hearing Meeting of the Fridley City Council of February 10, 1975 was called
to order at 7:32 P.M, by Mayor Nee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
f�layor Nee indicated he•would appreciate it if the audience would join the Council in
saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Kukowski, Councilman Breider,
� Councilman Starwalt, and Councilman Fitzpatrick.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTIQN by Councilman Starwalt to adopt the agenda as presehted. Seconded by Councilwor,�n
Kukowski.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING:
PUBLIC HEARING ON CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NATIONAL GUARD
ARMORY IN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY (TABLED NOVEMBER 18, 1974):
i•tayor Nee declared the Public Hearing open at 7:33 P.�-1. The City Manager explained
that in September of 1974, the Council had directed the City to send letters to
surrounding communities to get their input as to their feelings toward a National
Guard Armory. He stated there was a total of 60 organizations contacted, and in
return received 74 responses - 8 had no commitment, 3 were for the Armory, and 3 were
against. ;tayor Nee said it was his understanding that the City of Brooklyn Park and
Brooklyn Center were oppused to the idea. Ne questioned whether Coon Rapids had been
sent an inquiry. The City Manager said all surrounding communities had been contacted;
Coon Rapids, Blaine, Spring Lake Park, Mounds View, iJew Brighton. Mayor Nee read a]oud
the first paragraph of the letter that had been sent out to the surrounding comnunities
presented by the City Manager. Mayor Nee asked if any of the Councii members wanted to
speak on this matter.
Councilman Starwalt said it may be a good idea to ask Mr. Cheeseman to speak an joint
activity with other communities. Mr. Cheeseman addressed the Council and stated they
certainly were not against it, but he felt commun9ties could handle one alone.
Mr. Nick Garaffa stated he was against the Armory. He felt the City should look
at projects that would benefit all the people. He stated there were only twenty or
thirty local people who would join the Guard and the only people to benefit from it
would be the adjacen� businesses: He directly asked the Council members nut to vote
the Armory in. ile was disappointed with the idea of even bringing up the Armory again.
! Mr. Jack Kirkham, 430 67th Avenue NE, representing the Redeemer Lutheran Church, read
' i aloud a resolution passed at their January 20, 7975 meeting, which stated that the
tornado and flood emergencies of 1965 demanstrated the community need for buildings
i such as churches, schools, and armory to serve as emergency headquarters. He stated
i that the Redeemer Lutheran Church congregation recognizes and appreciates the assistance
i and protection rendered by the National Guard during times of emergency. It was
� i resolved that the Redeemer Lutheran Church congregation supports the building of a
; National Guard Armory in Fridley.
' i Mr. Peter Treuenfels, 5460 7th Street NE, said he was present as a representative
, . 1 for the DFL C1ub of Fridley. He said he would like to bring out two points, one
being the exact cost of the A�mory, he felt the people had the right to know exactly
i what it is going to cost. He said there is quiie a difference between $75,000 and
I $162,000. He said it had been mentioned that the National Guard Armory could be
' � used as a dance hall, he felt this was fine but if that be the case, why not build
( a dance hall or youth center, not an Armory. Mr. Treuenfels said the DFL Club was
opposed to the construction of a National Guard Armory in Fridley.
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Mayor Nee asked if there were any comments from the public. Mr. Kenneth Sporre,
301 Ironton St., addressed the Council and stated his feeiing that the schools
could better be utilized to obtain the most of the people's tax money. He suggested
using the school facilities that are available and sitting idle at some hours.
He also suggested that the Council take a second look at the cost factors. tie
indicated not all the people were against an Armory, they were just against the
Ar�ry being located in Fridley. He suggested the possibility of using the Twin
City Arsenal property for such an Armory.
Mayor Nee indicated there had been some discwssion on the possibility of locating
the Armory on other sites with others participating in the project. He indicated
the response to this aspect of the question had been negative.
Mr. Virgil Nerrick, City Attorney, said the City Attorney from Columbia Heights was
present to speak on the matter. f�ir. Roland Kalina, Culumbia Heights' City Attorney,
explained he was present on behalf of the Columbia Heights City Council.
(�r. Dennis Schneider, 6190 Stinson BouTevard, commented he had seen a program
broadeast by General Television in which the st �ients at Fridley High School were
interviewed about their school and City. He in.�rmed the Council that during this
program, the main concern by the young people was that there was nothing for them
to do in the City. i�ir. Schneider continued to state that under the current financial
situation, I�e was against anything that would involve the taxpayer's money. He asked
the City Council to consider a youth center or a swimming pool., or something that would
be available for the people all of the time.
Councilroan Starwalt asked what would be the next logical step in this consideration.
Mayor Nee said it was his understanding that the decision process would be next,
He said if this is looked at favorably, this would mean the signing of a lease
or the adoption of the resolution. Councilwoman Kukowski said it was her understanding
that the City had only looked at one site. She asked if the City had looked into the
feasibility of the Arsenal property being used. The Public Works Director, Mr. Dick
Sobiech, said the City had reviewed all City owned sites in Fridley. He also stated
they had reviewed sites outside the City with negative response.
Maypr Nee explained that during the last election campaign in November, he had tried
to find out the public's feeling on the proposal of the Armory being located in
Fridley. He commented that a survey was taken and of those people who had strong
feelings on the construction of an Armnry, the vote was four to one, opposing. He
added, most of the people did not have strong feelings concerning the question.
i•layor Nee said he felt there was very little public demand for the Armory.
Mr. trill Driggans, 1280 Hathaway Lane N. E., addressed the Council and siated he was
a member of the Planning Commission and on January 22 the Planning Commission had
; discussed the proposal of the Armory. iie stated there is no facilities for the
youth of the City and suggested the consideration of a joint building structure
� that could be used by the youth of the community, the community as a whole, and also
� in conjunction with an Armory. He felt this proposal with joint funding should be
investigated. iir. Driggans felt this sl;ou�c! t.e ccr:sidered and referred back to the
Planning Commission for consideration on the funding aspects. He thought the costs
should be compared with the question being answered on how much the City would have
to contribute in this type of youth center. Playor Nee replied that this had been
explored and the National Guard was quite concise as to what they will finance.
Mayor Nee said one problem is the cost of the land, presently being $50,OOQ with-
� out assessments. Fle commented this is a very expensive proposition. He stated if
the City wanted a youth center, this must be solely funded by the City.
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Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unani�usly and the Public Hearing closed at 8:00 P.M.
Mayor Nee said this proposal will be on the February 24, 1975 Council agenda for
consideration.
ULD BUSINESS:
PROPOSAL FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH PARK AS A NATURE CENTER AS DIRECTED BY RESOLUTION
N0. 126-1974 FROM MEETING OF N(3VFMBER 18, 7974 :
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i RECEIVING RESOLUTION AND OTHER PERTINENT MATERIAL FROM SPRING BROOK PARK NATURE
CENTER FO N ATION:
' Mayor Nee said the Council was furnished with two proposals, one from the City
Naturalist/Resource Coordinator, Mr. Dan Huff, and one from the Spring Brook Park
' Nature Center Foundation. Mayor Nee asked Mr. Huff to come forward and make a
presentation.
The Naturalist/Resource Coordinator addressed the Ccuncil and summarized the City's
consideration to hire a Naturalist and listed when this action had been taken.
He also recalled that at the public referendum in November, it was decided that
North Park be developed as a nature center. He indicated that the Spring Brook
Nature Center Foundation feels that they should operate the nature center independenly
through a lease agreement with the City. hir. Nuff said it was his recommendation that
the City work cooperatively with the Foundation according to an agreement such as that
on Appendix G of the Council agenda. P�ir. Huff pointed out the various funding shares
within the LAWCON Application to have been amended as follows: $275,000, the Federal
share, $71,500, the State share, and $101,750, the City's share. He mentioned that
future funding possibilities may include private contributions, State and Federal
grants, .ind "user" fees from the various school districts. The Naturalist/Resource
Coordinator said a survey on the use of the Park had been taken with the Fridley
; DFL, VFW, City of Coon Rapids, t3oy Scouts and the area school Districts favoring the
development of the nature center. Ile thought the City should be used as a vehicle
to obtain additional grants through public funding. He pointed out that the City
would provide police and fire protection. �4r. Huff said he had previously established
a working relationship with the school districts and also with the officials and staff
of Anoka County. Fle indicated there may be some problems in the City obtaining funding
with the lease, but said there would be no hindrance at all to the Foundation's
reaching their goals with the cooperative agreement with the City. He said he expected
' the LAWCON funding application to be redone and approved through the granting agencies.
� ' Mr. Huff presented information on the basic costs of a Nature Center Program and
mentioned if a joint venture is desired, the City must decide what type of cooper-
ative agreement should be offered. Mr. Huff questioned the amount of personnel
- the City would provide and what level of development should be guaranteed.
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Councilman Breider questioned the expenditure of $100,000 and asked if this was
for the fencing. P�Ir. Huff explained that they had reviewed the fencing along
with other alternatives for the 9,115 perimeter. He said this price indicated the
cost of a six foot chain link fence without gates or corner posts. Councilman
Breider asked where the price had been obtained from and the Public Works Director
replied that this was through the Midwest Crown Iron Works Company. Councilman
Starwalt questioned the statement that the gates and corner posts were not included
and indicated he thought that this type of item would be what ran up the bill.
Mr. Huff indicated that the fencing could be bid out for a more competitive price.
f�iayor Nee asked if the fencing would be professional installed and Mr. Huff said
yes. Mr. tluff continued to explain that this would provide the park with protection
from snowmobiles,trail bikes and even horses. The question of whether or not it
would be possible to have volunteer help work on the installation of the fencing
and the City P1anager indicated the cost would be substantially reduced if there
were volunteer help utilized.
t�layor Nee referred to the amount of the total interpretation budget for the year
1975 and said he thought this was $91,000. Mr. Huff said this was the total requested
budget, but this had been reduced to $47,000 with $15,000 for the tree disease
program and $31,000 for the nature interpretive program. Mr. lluff expressed the
opinion that if North Park were to be developed as a nature center in cooperation
with the Foundation, funds would be reallocated. blayor Nee said he did not get the
feeling that the Foundation would accept a cooperative agreement.
, Councilman Starwalt questioned the number of people present from the Foundation
who would be making the presentation to the Council. Dr. Richard Trezona, Chairman
� � of the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation, approached the Counci7 and congratulated
Mr. Huff on his presentation. Dr. Trezona clearly stated that the Foundation did
not care if they had a lease or not, they did want an agreement with the City so
the Foundation could take part in the development of North Park. Dr. Trezona
� said he would like the fridley City Council to have the ultimate say in ti�e plans
for the development of North Park. Dr. Trezona read aloud a letter of January 28,
1975 in which the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation was requesting permission
; from the City Council to develop and operate a nature center in North Park. Dr.
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Trezona expressed his feeling that it was very important to develop North Park
without costs being paid by the taxpayers because the people were told that this
area would be developed with no cost to them. Ne said the idea of the Foundation
would be to obtain the funding and then pay the bills. He added, in the cases
where the City would be used as a vehicle in the funding areas, the City would
be reimbursed for the expenses involved.
Dr. Trezona said the Foundation would like to use the City's clerical help by running
the Foundation's payroll through the City to take care of the insurance, tax dec�uctions,
and pensions, etc. Dr. Trezona referred to the letter of February 4 and explained
that the following data contained in the letter was a summarization of committee
reports from members. One of the plans was the concept of education and recreation
for children, students, and professional participants. Dr. Trezona said the nature
center would be developed in line with the usage and also the possibility of what
the center could become in the future. He said the cost could be extensive or
minimal. Dr. Trezona said in discussions with various architects from the University
of Minnesota, there was a wide variety of conclusions. He felt the nature center
could and would be unique. Dr. Trezona pointed out that the finance committee had
adopted goals for fund raising for the first year. Dr. Trezona emphasized that the
center would be a new thing and mentioned the new concept in the construction of the
self sustaining type of building as far as sevaer, water, etc. Ne mentioned that the
Foundation was very energy conscience and hoped to construct this type o` a facility.
Gr. Trezona mentioned the aspect of the center being an educational tool and doubted
whether the City would want to get into the education business. He mentioned the
involvement of the school districts in the program and suggested a time table
and schedule be set up to enable the various school districts to determine their
needs. He expressed the hope that the school districts would become involved in
the funding of the nature center after the needs are established. He mentioned
he had not discussed this with all of the school districts. Dr. 7rezona continued
to explain that the Foundation would like to have a close working relationship and
cooperation with all governmental bodies. He felt there should be a liaison between
the Foundation and the City. Dr. Trezona further commented that the Foundation is a
non-partisan, non-political orqanization and the Foundation is ready to cooperate
with the City. Dr. Trezona presented two structural charts to the Counci7 on the
screen which illustrated the organizational structure of the program. He said
all major decisions would be channeled through the City Council. Dr. 7rezona
referred to the second organizational structure indicating the FridTey City Council
would be at the top of the organization. fie stated the nature center director would
be doing the managing and working with the Springbrook Park Nature Center. In
addition, there would be employees and volunteers, participating school districts,
and various organizations. The bottom part of the chart outiined the origin of funds and
service. Dr. Trezona stated that Dr. Walter Breckenridge from the University of
Minnesota asked that Dr. Trezona bring up some comments at the current meeting.
Dr. Trezona mentioned Dr. Breckenridge's concern of the restoration of the area.
Dr. Trezona said he wished to thank various people who were serving or willing to
serve on the Foundation; Dr. Harrison, a volunteer; Mark Noble, student of botany;
Mr. Winston Worden; iJeil Christensen, student; Lyle Bractley, science chairman;
Dr. Dennis Holloway, Architect from the University of Minnesota; i�lr. Donald
Lawrence, Professor of Botany at the University of Minnesota; i�ir. John Meyers, a
consulting Engineer and school Board member of District #14; and William Pieper,
banker. He mentioned Mr. Pieper had an extensive listing of siahtinos of birds
in North Park. Dr. Trezona also thanked Mr. David Schaaf, State Senator, i�irs.
Jan Seegar, member of the North Park ad hoc Committee; Dr. Tordoff, Jack Velin,
Mrs. LeeAnn Sporre, secretary, and Mr. Don Savelkoul, legal advisor.
Dr. Trezona explained through the help of Mr. Savelkaul, the Foundation had received
IRS status. Dr. Trezona also po9nted that there are seminars on fund raising for
such projects conducted and the instructors are at the City's disposal. He
emphasized that the Foundation and the City would have to cooperate in the success-
ful execution of the plan. Dr. Trezona said he would be happy to answer any
questions.
Councilman Starwalt asked Dr. Trezona if he wanted the employees of the Foundation
to be City employees receiving full benefits, but yet reimbursed by the Foundation?
Councilman Starwalt asked if this was possible,had it been checked into? He asked
why Dr. Trezona thought that this action would be an advantage to the Foundation.
��� Dr. Trezona replied that in the early stages they would not have the structure
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in their organization for withholding taxes, or a retirement benefit program, or
� an insurance program. fle suggested a method be worked out through the legal
department so that the Foundation employees salaries could be paid by the City.
He said he was not sure if this would be feasible, but felt it would be more
simply done through the City. Jr. Trezona said he was not asking that the Foundation
personnel be City employees per se, he would just request that the accounting be
� handled through the City. The City would be reimbursed fo rthe use of the clerical
help in the bookkeeping department.
' Councilwoman Kukwoski asked if the Foundation's program included the City Naturalist?
' � Dr. Trezona said the program will have a nature center director. Dr. Trezona said
it did not include the City's tdaturalist. Councilwoman Kukowski said that Mr. Dan
Huff had been hired by the Council, and the he was over qualified for the remaining
programs if North Park is turned over to the Foundation. Dr. Trezona explained he
� had no objections to having Mr. Huff work for them. Councilwoman Kukowski asked if
the Coucil would have any input on hiring a director? Dr. Trezona said Councii would
have the final word.
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agreement.
Dr. Trezona said th 1 ease agreement was strictly proposal. Dr. Trezona read aloud
part of the lease agreemer.t to the audience. Ne stated that Dr. Breckenridge's
remark referred to numbers four and five in the lease agreement. He also added
that the City would provide police and fire protection. Dr. Trezona referred
to page 2-II of the Council agenda and said this may be somewhat ambiguous, but
this could be modified.
Councilman Breider said there seemed to be some concern by Dr. Trezona about using
' the naturalist. Dr. Trezona stated that the foundation did not want a City employee
directing the nature center, there would be too much conflict of interest. Cr.
Trezona said he had no personal feeling about Mr. Huff. Councilman Breider said
it was his understanding that the naturalist should not be a]iaison. Dr.
Trezona said the foundation and the City Council should have a person they can
work through, possibly the City Manager. Mayor Nee clarified the matter stating
it would not be the Naturalist. t�e suggested someone serve as a liaison, but
he questioned the cost.
Councilwoman Kukowski questioned the City Manager asking if the City had a lease
agreement with the Tslands of Peace and if the rental fee of this lease agreement
would be $7 per year. The City Manager said yes, it has a lease agreement in this
amount. Dr. Trezona said that he had mentioned the use of �AIdCON Funds stating
the previous idea had been that this area was going to be a golf course, now, it
has been determined it would be a nature center. He thought a nature center is
more qualified for LAWCON funds than a golf course, therefore it may be more eligible.
He thought that there could be contractual arrangements for the Foundation to manage
the nature center allowing for the acquisition of funds. He did not think there
would be a conflict of interest with the State P]anning Agency. He added, fie had
letters to confirm this point.
Mrs. Shirley Caldwell, 5874 Hackmann Avenue, expressed her feelings and said
her husband would have been very impressed with some of the Foundation's ideas.
She presented a donation to the Foundation. Dr. Trezona expressed his gratitude
and mentioned that the Caldwell family had asked that memorial contributions be
given to the individual's favorite charity, and many people had chosen the
Springbrook Nature Center Foundation.
� , Dr. Trezona referred to the construction of structures in North Park and suggested
that a log cabin style building would be large enough for an office and could also
; house a few supplies. Dr. Trezona suggested that this type of structure would
, be suitable for a few years. Possibly, it could be turned into a b�centenn�al
cabin with a little stockade, fence and a garden plot. Ne said he had spoken to
' suppTiers of White Cedar Logs, and they stated the Foundation could purchase the
logs at the same price that they were three years ago.
Dr. Trezona said he would very much appreciate taking some sort of affirmative
arrangement back to the Foundation. Fle requested that the City's legal people
1 work with the Foundation and come up with a satisfactory agreement.
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Mayor Nee said the element that seem ed to be lacking in the proposed agreement
is the responsibility of the Foundation.
Mr. Ken Sporre, Secretary of the Fridley Jaycees, addressed the Council and asked
to read a letter prepared at the Jaycees meeting of January 4, 1975. He explained
that the Fridley Jaycee's voted unanimously in support of the Springbrook Nature
Center Foundation being authorized to operate the nature center with funding and
manpower. t•layor Nee said the recent election showed quite a definity of judgement
� by the people favoring North Park development as a nature center in excess of two
to one. 4�e said it was proposed that the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation be
allowed to do the job and there was no proposal that the City do it. Mayor Nee said
there were approximately ten or twelve pieces of literature that made this type of
statement. Thousands of people were told that the issue was between a golf course
developed by the City and a nature center to be developed by the foundation. The
public had made a very d ear judgement at the referendum and Mayor Nee stated he
hoped the Council would respond to the decision by the people. Mayor Nee said
it would be in order to direct the City Attorney to draw up some documents which would
describe an agreement with the Foundation.
MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski that the City Council direct the City Attorney to
work with the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation in drawing up an agreement to be
considered by the Council. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Breider
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Attorney.
said he had no problem with the City's agreement with the nature
by the Foundation, but he had some trouble clarifying the lines
He felt the Council should indicate a direction to the City
The City Attorney said the duties of the Foundation should be included and set
forth in the agreement along with the duties of the City. He stated that it would
be difficu7t to draft an agreement unless he knew which way the majority of the
Council wanted to go in the responsibilities of both parties. He asked if the
City will provide the director, or would the Foundation? He said these questions
would have to be answered so a draft could be prepared for the agreement.
Councilwoman Kukowski said she would like to clarify her motion. She stated she
was going along SpringbrooR Nature Center Foundation's recommendation as clarified.
She said she discovered she did not like the way it was worded, but understood r.ow
that the City would be compensated. She agreed with the Springbrook Nature Center
Foundation in that this could be taken care of by the City Manager.
Counci]man Fitzpatrick said in speaking to Councilwoman Kuk ski's motion, he
thought that following the election the obligation given to the Springbrook Nature
Center Foundation was to raise funds. As Councilman Fitzpatrick saw it, Gouncil-
woman Kukowski's motion is to provide for this. Mayor Nee asked if there was any
further comments on the motion.
The City Attorney said these agreements are drawn in general terms. Ne questianed
as to what type of an agreement the Council would like to see. Councilman Starwalt
said this was outlined in 2-S, 2-T and 2-U of the Council agenda with the exception
of Item 4. The City Attorney said he would review both agreements and draft an
agreernent.
The City Manager said he would like i;o bring out one point in the commitment
agreement with the Foundation that any services they desire from the City will be
reimbursed. He said there may be a letter ofi�`nderstanding listing a number of
items.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDERATION OF THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE R[LATING TO THE SALE OF REAL
MOTION by Councilman Brieder to waive the reading of the ordinance and adopt the
ordinance on first reading relating to the sale of real estate owned by the City.
Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a roll call vote, Mayor Nee voting aye,
Councilwoman Kukwoski voting aye, Councilman Breider voting aye, Councilman
Starwalt voting aye, and Councilman Fitzpatrick voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDERATIQN OF A REPORT REGARDING STUDY TRIP TO RUSSIA CO-SPONSQRED BY THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES APJD UNITED STATE CONFERENC� OF MAYORS FROM COUNCILMAN STARWALT:
Councilman Starwalt explained that he entered into this request with a 9reat reluctance
but that he had talked with a few people who felt if it was worth going to Russia.
' He mentioned he thought it would be worth asking for some assistance. Ne read aioud
a letter he had received from the National League of Cities. tie said that whether the
City pays for part of the tr�p or not, he wi11 stili participate in the tour. Council-
� man Starwalt said if he was not fully interested in this, i�e would not have made
� a reservation. He felt this trip would have some advantages to the City in that
he would be learning something. He added, if he did feel this way, he would not
be asking for the funds.
� - Mr. Dennis Schneider addressed the Council and asked if he could make a few comments
He said his comments were not directly related to this one trip, but with funding of
all City trips. He said he would like to see the City Council adopt some sort of
policy, he felt there should be equal representation for both sexes, since men seem
to go on business trips and women stay in the office. He said if there are things
1 to be learned, the public should fi nd out, and there should be a report back to the
Council and back to the public as to what was learned on these trips. Mr. Schneider
thought that there should be some policy decision.
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that the City has sent officials to National Conferences and they report back to the
Council. Mayor Nee said he was not sure of any defined policy.
Councilman Fitzpatrick asked how often Councilmen go on trips? He asked if total
expenses were paid and to what degree. The City Manager said that generally, members
of the City Council attend local or state meetings. Not all City Council members
have attended iocal meetings, but one or two have, and they bring back information
that is shared by the other members. He explained the City Council authorizes the
money beforehand, and there are funds allotted in the budget for this type of trip.
Councilman Fitzpatrick asked how much expense is paid. 7he City Manager stated
that anything related to the trip is usually paid, lie stated sighiseeing is not
covered. The City Manager said lodging, food, fees, and travel are usually paid.
(:ouncilman Breider asked Councilman Starwalt if he planned to attend the League
meeting in Washington, D. C. Councilman Starwalt replied that he was not.
��tOTION by Councilwoman Kukwoski that the City Council allocate $100 for Councilman
Starwalt's expenses to Russia. i�layor Nee declared the MOTION DEAD FOR LACK OF A
SECOND.
Mayor Nee said he agreed with Counci7man Starwalt and felt it was a aood idea for
him to attend. Councilman Breider proposed the idea of reviewing the report when
Councilman Starwalt returns from the trip and anaiyze the report as far as content,
and if it is viable, the Council go ahead and approve reimbursement of $200. Ne
mentioned the Council could ta7k about relations with other countries, but this
type of tour is difficult to explain to the taxpayers.
Councilman Starwalt said he appreciated the Council's suggestions.
110TION by Councilman Breider to table the consideration of the request. Seconded
by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 22-1975 - DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLE FOR ST. 1974-1
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 22-1975, directing preparation
' of assessment role for St. 1974-1 Street Improvement Project. Seconded by Councilman
Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, f�layor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLU7ION N0. 23-1975 - DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
ROLL FOR ST. 1974-1 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
� MOTION by Counciiman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 23-1975, directing publication
I of hearing on proposed Assessment Roll for St. 1974-1 Street Improvement Project.
Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye Mayor Nee
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RESOLUTION N0. 24-1975 - DIRECTING PREPARATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
R LL FOR ST. 1974-2 STREET IMPROUEMEhdT PROJECT:
M07ION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 24-1975, directing preparation
of hearing on proposed assessment roll for ST. 1974-2 Street Improvement Project.
Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. t)pon a voice vote, all voting aye, P�layor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 25-1975 - DIRECTIPdG PUBLICATI�N OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR ST. 1974-2 STREET IMPROVEh1ENT PROJECT:
(40TION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 25-1975, directing publication
of hearing on proposed assessment roll for ST. 1974-2 Street Improvement Project.
Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motior carried unanimously.
Councilman Breider said he would like to suggest if agreeable to the Council,
that the Finance Directar prepare some alternate ��olls for lth and 68th Avenue.
Ne indicated he would like to have that informati�n available for Council consideration
RESOLUTION N0. 26-1975 - Q:RECTING PREPFlRATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ST. 1974-4
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
hOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 26-1975, directing preparation of
assessment roll for ST. 1974-4 Street Improvement Project. Seconded by Councilma��
Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 27-1975 - DIRECTING PUQLICATION OE HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
ROLL FOR ST. 1974-4 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT:
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 27-1975, directing publication
of hearing on proposed assessment roll for ST. 1974-4 Street Improvement Project.
Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTTON N0. 28-1975 - DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SEWER, WATER,
AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 114:
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 28-1975, directing preparation
of Assessment Roll for Sewer, Water and storm Sewer Improvement Project No. 114.
Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor iJee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 29-1975 - DIRECTIIVG PUQLICATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
ROLL FOR SEWER, WATER AND STORM SEIdER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 114:
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 29-1975, directing publication
of hearing on proposed assessment roll for Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer Improvement
Project No. 114. Seconded by Counci7man Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON LIQUOR LICENSES IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNICATION FROM MR. DON SAVELKOUL:
Mayor Nee referred to the memo from Mr. Don Savelkoul regarding ]iquor licenses.
He asked what the Council's feeling was on this proposal made by Mr. Savelkoul?
The City Attorney said he had checked this matter through the Attorney General's
Office to determine if this is a criteria the City will have to follow. Mayor Nee
proposed a condition of not more than 60% of revenues coming from the sale of liquor.
Councilman Brieder said they must keep in mind the size of the facility. Mayor Nee
reminded the Council of the probtem of establishing criteria that would allow for
the tavern type facility. A question was raised whether this would be 40% minimum
food or 40°6 maximum liquor. Councilmat� Breider asked what the other 40% would be.
Mayor Nee said it would be anything.
The City Attorney said for examplP, a ballroom could have 60% income coming from
admissions and 40� from liquor and nothing from the restaurant. He said that with
the 2,000 square feet capacity criteria, they have to have a kitchen.
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, Mrs. Shirley Caldwell addressed the Council and said there are limited things for
young people to do in Fridley at the present time and she asked if this would take
liquor into places where young people go such as roller skating rinks. Playor Nee
said he would hope not. The City Attorney said Mr. Savelkoul may be agreeabie
to the suggestion of serving drinks in a confined area. Mayor nee asked if there
was any further discussion.
Councilwoman Kukowski. asked how they cou7d suspend a liquor license. Mayor Nee
� said that it was very difficult to suspend or remove liquor licenses. The City
Attorney said the Ordinance says that licenses are not transferrable without the
consent of th� City Ceuncil.
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I�10TION by Councilwoman Kukov,�ski to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Starwa7t
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, i�iayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously
and the Public Hearing Meeting of February 10, 1975 adjourned at 10:32 P.M.
Respectf�lly submitted,
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Requested Response from 60 Organiiations
Received 14 Responses
3 For 8 No Commitment 3 Against
N Date ror No Commitment Against
1. 9/16/74 Am. Legion Post #303
2:'� 1/21/74 ( Fridley Rotary Club
3��1]/l4/74 � Fridley Jaycezs
1/29/75
5 1/8/75
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6. 12/4/74
7. � 11/27/74
8-"� 11/25/74
11/27/74
12/9/74
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T3. I 11/26/74
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A.F. & A.M.
School Dist. #14
School Dist. #13
School Dist. #16
Boy Scouts
(St. Anthony Dist.)
Unity Hospital
Fridley Women's Club
League of Women Voters
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Support - But nat
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Urged joint effort
between communities
and not necessarily
locate in Frid]ey
No Comment
No aid for school
related curriculum
No Comment
Na Corr�nent
No Comment
No objection to
Armory
Let members decide
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Official Stand
Let members decide
separately - No
Official Stand:
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Fridley DFL Club against armory in
Fridle_y-5/23/74
City of Against joint oper-
Brooklyn Park ation-against arm-
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City of Against joint oper•
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REPORT REGARDING A SUGG�STED SITE, AVAILABLE FACILITIES AND COST ANALYSIS
' PERTAINING TO A PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY IN THE
CITY OF FRIDLEY
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This report is prepared in response to the instructions of the City Council as
indicated in the minutes of the Council Meeting of July 15, 1974. The report is
based on an investigation of available City owned property to determine a pos-
sible armory site, an inspection of an existing armory to determine if the
basic armory facilities can be of municipal and civic use, and review of actual
construction costs to determine future construction costs with estimated annual
City cost to provide an armory facility.
The construction of a National Guard Armory is basically Federal and State
Government in nature. The Federal Government must be assured that the primary
use of the building and site is military. After the certain primary objectives
of the bui�Iding are met, other features which a municipality might desire are
added to the building whose construction is coordinated by the Department of
Military Affairs, an agency of the Staie of Minnesota.
SUGGESTED ARMORY SITE:
The basic site requirements for the construction of an armory is a parcel of
property approximately 350 feet by 350 feet (2.8 acres). After reviewing all
City owned property a suggested site fox a proposed armory is the 200 feet wide
parcel of property located between the Columbia lce Arena and the Municipal
Garage (see attached map as enclosure #1). This property has been inspected by
the National Guard personnel and a favorable response was noted. The suggested
site is located in an area where it appears the constructzon of an armory would
have a minimum environmental impact on the adjacent properfiies.
Due to the number of years required to process construction of an armory, it is
� diffi.cult to predict what propexty may be avialable at the time actual construction
will take place. Therefore, to proceed with the proper scheduling of construction
of a proposed armory, those communities interested in the proposal are being
' requesteci to execute a resolution of intent. The resolution o£ intent basically
xeserves a parcel of property and allows for the planning and budgeting of the
project. With an appropriate resolution of intent, commitment in regard to a
, programmed year for the first armory to be built in the Minneapolis suburbs has
been indicated which could a11ow construction to proceed with the City of Fridley
in fiscal year 1977.
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In order to develop the site for a proposed armory building and subsec{uent
parking area without removal of a majority of the existing trees, Anoka County
was contacted to determine the possibility of an agreement for joint use of
parking facilities at the Columbia lce Arena. Discussions with the Anoka County
Parks and Recreation Department indicated that an agreement could be arranged since
a proposed addition to the existing ice arena would result in a parking area which
would lend itself to mutual use. An appropriate agreement would be prepared only
if the City proceeded with construction of an armory.
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AVAILABLE ARMORY FACILITIES:
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The attached floor plan (enclosure #2) indicate s the facilities which would be
available with construction of a typical armary.
An on-site investigation of the existing armory in Hastings, Minnesota was made
by several of the City of Fri�le;� staff to determine the extent.of municipal
use of the armoxy facilities.
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' square foot drill floor which could be used for aihletics, dances, and other
similar activities. T'he small hall (approximately 1,350 square feet) is finished
much like the City of Fridley community room or classroom and has portable
' dividers that break it into three separate rooms. This area could be used for
classrooms, summer activities, wedding receptions, etc.
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The kitchen is large enough to serve such things as weddings and other banquet
activities. The rifle range was indicated to have been built to withstand the
impact of rifle bullets or a.357 pistol, similar to those used by the Fridley
police officers.
The armory would certainly duplicate some of the school facilities that presently
exist, however, the armory facility would have more latitude in its rental
availability, in that 2iquor and beer can be dispensed, bingo,.flea markets,
apparatus and vehicle shows could be arranged which would not lend themselves
to a school structure.
Additional facilities as desired by the municipality could be incorporated in
the construction of the armory. �
ESTIb'fATED ARMORY CONSTRUCTION COSTS;
The construction of the armory itself will be coordinated by the Minnesota
State Armory Commission. State laws provide for the building, establishing the
bonds and retiring of the bonds. The total cost of the basic armory is shared
by the federal government, state government and local government on the
following basis:
Federal Government - 75%
State Government - l00 (40% of remaining 25%)
Loca1 Government - 15% (60% of remaining 250)
Any additional features added to the basic armory which could be used by the
,. National Guard would be paid fox a� the ratio mentioned above between the
state and local governments.
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Present typical costs for construction of an armory are approximately $500,000
with the state and local government cost approximately $150,000. To get a more
realistic idea of the cost breakdown, the cost of the existing armory in Hastings,
Minnesota which was constructed in 1973 are offered for consideration:
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Axmory Construction Costs (1973)
Total Contract Amount $424,558.28
Federal Share 299,754.96
Local Share (State F� 124,803.32
Hfunicipality)
Architect and Engineer Costs
Total $ 23,350.70
Federal Share 16,486.52
Local Share (State F� 6,864.18
Municipality)
Total Costs
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Federal Share
Local Share (State �
Municipality)
$447,908.98
316,241.48
131,667.50
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(All above costs are as of Ma.rch, 1973)
In order to provide construction costs which would be anticipated for Fridley in
the year 1977, the 1973 costs of the Hastings armory are adjusted using the
Engineering News-R�cord index for the past five years. This index indicates an
average of 9% per year increase in construction costs over the period from 1968
to 19�3. Assuming the rate of increase does not change, this 9% per year
increase in costs results in the following cost participation for 1977 con-
struction:
Armory Construction Costs (1977)
, Total $577,399.26
Federal Shaxe (75%) 433,049.44
Local Share (250) 144,349.82
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City Share (60%) 86,609.89
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Total $ 31,756.95
Federal Share (75%) 23,817.71
Local Share (25%) 7,939.24
State Share (40%) 3,175.70
City Share (60 a) 4, 763. 54
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Total $609,156.21
Federal Share�(75%) 456,867.15
Loca2 Share (25%) 152,289.06
State Share (400) 60,915.63
City Share (60a) 91,373.43 ,
(All of the above estimated costs are based on an anticipated increase of
9% per year for next four years)
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1fie above estimated costs for 1977 construction of an armory were reviewed by
the City of Fridley Finance Department. Based on the estimated City share of
$91,373.43 calculations were made to determine an annual cost for the City of
Fridley. If we assu��►e an average interest rate of 6.70, the interest cost over
a twenty year period wou2d be approximately $64,207. This added to the principal
of $91,373 would make an average annual payment on principal and interest of
$7,780. The State Armory Building Commission maintains the building and there-
fore no annual maintenance costs are anticipated.
Discussions with National Guard personnel concerning the funding concept used in
building armories indicated that the Minnesota State Armory Building Commission,
a corpoxation, has been set up by law specifically to provide for the building
and financing of armories. The Armoi; Commission will issue the necessary
bonds and the City of Fridley would turn its annual payments over to the Building
Commission. Thi= means that it will not be necessary for the City to issue its
own bonds for the project. It was further stated that the maximum the State can
confiribute towards the funding of the armory is $6,000 per year. This has
recently been raised from a previous amount allowable.
S[JrM�lARY :
From..the foregoing discussion, the proposed armory could provide additional
facilities for municipal and civic use with a suggested site on the City owned
property between Columbia lce Arena and the City of Fridley Municipal Garage.
The annual cost to the City of Fridley for construction of an armory is esti-
mated to be $7,780 aver a twenty year period.
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WHEREAS, the Department of MilitaryAffairs, State of Ninnesota,
, through The Adjutant General, has expressed a sincere c3esire to establi.sh
� in the City of , a National Guard unit and armory; and
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WHEREAS , the City Council of the City of deems
' the National Guard as being a patriatic and civic organization deservzng of
our support and cammendation. . ,.
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NOW THEREFORE•, BE IT RES OLVED BY T
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_ne city is most definitely interested in working cooperatively with �'ne
i" Minn�sota National Guard to establish and civically support a Na�iana2
Guarcl unit in the City ot � , and to provide assis��r.ce
for wr:e construction of an armory buildi.ng.
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to be sure the money is going Lo thp contractors doing the work in Fridley. i"
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Mr. Harris said some of the material being used in this project is defective. : �
He mentioned that the valves were chipped on the conduit and they had not been
repaired. He continued stating when they are paying $3;000 per acre, the peopJe � �
. should be getting a first class project, and not settle for cracked an'd chipped � �.
valves. Ne stated with his past experience with Comstock and Davis, their inspect- ; `°
ion has not been up to the City's expectations. Ne used the 78th and 79th and , t.
_ Main Street area as an exsmple of this, and said there was a broken connector �.. �
in the stop box, and a break in the line where the storm sewer was running into �;
the sanitary sewer which cost the City of Fridley money which had to be paid to .�
the Metro Sewer District. F
' �Sayor liebl asked if the City htanager would prepare a report on this for the Counci7. � r
He added the City pays good money for this inspect�an and should get an outstanding ;
". . job. Mayor Liebl asked if there were any other pro6lems concerning this project. • _ �.
The City Manager said he had advised the Council when.there was any trouble tiuith the. _ Y
- contractor. Mayor. Liebl asked if there were any problems from the engineering _ ;�.
. � standpoint. 7he City tlanager said not to his knowledge. . �
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, more questions. Ne comanented he could,see from the :77ustration of the Assessor, .. .
that this was possible to misread. He said.he would ]ike ta apoiogize to the
'• people for this error. Mayor Liebl asked if everything was correct i,rr the assess-
ment of this project and Mr. Herrmann said yes. � -
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Mr. James Bernstein, 763 N. 3rd Street, Minneapolis, addressed the Council and said �
he is the owner of some property on Osborne Road and asked if this was part of this
Qroject and the Assessor said yes, Mr.-Bernstein expressed the belief that he is -
paying rea] estate taxes for more property than he has. He asked if this wou7d � ��-
. af#'ect this assessme;t.-:Mr. Herrn�ann said the area had been measured by the
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Mr. Ber�stein explained that some time ago, the City had acquired some property ' t
' in this area and this is still on the tax rolls. Mayor Leibl said he would not - - ;
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be assessed for the roadway area. Mr. Sernstein.asked.if this couid be corrected. ' €-
and M�. F{errsnann said yes.. . . � ,�.
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Rssessor and Mr. Herrmann said yes, he wou7d check with the County Auditor. Council- � ft.
man Brefder asked Mr. Nerrmann if he could go thraugh the calculation of .the
assessment in this letter a1so.
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� FtOTION by Councilman Breide, to close the Public Hearing on Project �102 reassessment. `
Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, ali voting aye, Mayor liebl declared . �}
the motion carried unanimously and the Pub7ic Hearing closed.at 7:52 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSAL THAT NATIONAL GUAR ARMORY E LOCATED IN THE CITY'OF FRIDLEY: +�
Mayor Liebl read the Public Hearing Notice and declared the Public Hearing opened � ~�
at i:54 P.M. � . . . ; �:
Mayor Liebl paged through the material furnished in the agenda and referred to the
minutes of the Public tiearing hteeting of the P]anning Commission of May 8, 1974,
and said they contaiRed many cQmments by the members o€ the P]anning Commission, �
. individual citizens, and representatives of the various organizations in the City
� of Fridley. He also pointed out there was a report from Mr. Robert Aldrich, Deputy
Fire Chief, hir. Oarrel Clark, Community Deveiopment.Administrator, htr. Paul Brown,
Oirector of Parks and Recreation, and Mr. Mervin Herrmann, Assessor concerning their
trip to the Hastings faci7ity. htayor Liebl sa�d the Council was furnished with
pictures of the Nastings Armory and cost figures that Were included in the repart
of thls trip which was taken July 3, 1974. � �
Mayor Liebl called on Chester J. Moeglein, The Adjutant General, Minnesota National
Guard, Mr. Moeglein addressed the Council and exptained there would have to be
some lead time allowed for the Federal Government to prnvide the funds for this type
of project and he said this would be a period of five to six years. Ne explained -
Ais proposal as a community Armory, not simply a structure, but a social unit which
would become a part of the structure of the corrmunity. �
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Mr. Moeglein stated that the Administration had provided some facts and figures
and sizes which were based on the Federal, State, and City participation in a
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hlayor tiebi asked what kind of a unit this would be and how many people would �
be in the unit, Mr. t4oeglein explained that the Federal Government would indicate
what types of units are needed, and then there is a selection made from this list.
He explained this arould presently be only in the pianning stages. Mr. Moeglein
said the National Guard would like.to place the armories where the people are and �
this is carrently in the suburbs, Currently there is only one in the Minneapolis
• area and this is downtown Minneapolis. He further pointed out that there is almost
every kind of military unit in the state. ..
Mayor Liebl asked how many men ��ould be in the unit. Mr, Moeglein said this could
range from 65 to ]95, depending on the type of unat. He said if the community ;
is smali, it would be possible to splii the units, half from one community and haif ;-
from another. He said he did not think this would be desirable for the City of �
Fridiey. . • - �
Mayor liebl asked the total cost of the facility and what share would be taken ;
care of by the various governmental groups. Mr. Moeglein said they had been !
trying to determine this amount. He explained that the most economical method
of satisfying the debt on the bu�Iding would be within a period of from 20 ...�
to 24 years, which would be considered the normal.life of the building before there . �
would be extensive maintenance costs. He further pointed out that there is a limit '
on the bond of indebtedness at $Z00,000. � �
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Mayor Liebl referred to the reports submitted to the Council and said thfs facflity �
could be used for Civic functions, recreational activities, meetings and banquets, ;
and emergency purposes. He asked how many people could be served at the proposed
- facility. Mr. hioeglein said they could seat about 8Q0 peaple, but wauld need add-
� itional kitchen facilities for this type of capacity. h1r. htoeglein advised the Council
-- that anything that is added on to the basic proposal would be at the cost of the
City. Ne said the Federai funding would not be in effect a"rter a set number of �
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Mayor liebl asked if the facility was planned to accomodate 200 people and if.the���'
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City. Ftr. Moeglein said this was correct and added, also if there is additiona] - :
equipment added, this would be �the Ciiy's responsibility. _ .( .
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Mayor Liebl asked if tne City's financial committment would be for the period of
30 years. Mr. Moeglein said they would ]ike to work this out for 24 years.
Mayor Liebl said he had received a letter from Governor Anderson in Nov�nber
of 7973, who requested that the Mayor and Couno7 of the City of Fridley seriously
� look at this Armory proposal. Mayor Lieb7 said 6avernc; Rnderson had indicated
that a medical unit would like to locate in this area..
Mayor Liebl asked if there was State and FederaT money for the installation of the „
necessary improvements of the area such as water and streets. He further questioned.
if the City could count on some help, or did the Federai money only cover the .
cost of the building. : .
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the utilities from the building to the curb, seldon to exceed 200 feet for the
Federal share.
Councilman Breider questionec! the possibility of Lhe construction of an Armory
with an addition to the facility such as expansion of the County Tce Arena. He
further questioned if the 1lrmory could contain another facility.
Mr. Moeglein said he would encourage this type of cooperation between groups.
Ne eontin�ed, he wou]d encourage the placement of the building by another public
faCility so the parking facilities could be shared. Councilman Breider asked if
the building could house additional space for the ice arena. hir. htoeglein said he
did not know if this had been looked into in the past. Councilman Breider said if
this were done, the peripheral space could be used by both groups and he used the
iocker area as an example. Ne continued stating he looked at the capital outlay
for one btiil�ing, and if tax dollars could by used together this ►•�ould be a savings
ior the tax payer. Mr. Moeglein said this had been done in the town of Tracy, they
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had added an auditorium, but the Federa] funds just took care of the basic proposal
in square footage. He again said if there are any additions to the proposal,
this would have to be funded by the City.
CounciTman Starwalt recalled Mr, t4oegiein had said there i�ould be from 65 to I95 people
in the unit. Ne asked if there were any figures on the number of people in units from
Fridley that are going into other units at the present time. Mr. ��ioegiein stated he
would not have a figure on this. He said any figures available would be constantly
changing, He pointed,out some people would like to belong to a certain unit no matter .
how much travel is involved,
•Councilman Starwalt pointed out that Fridley.is a town of approximateTy 33,000 people
and asked if there would by any clue to how many persons a town of �his size would
have in their unit. He asked if this would be in the area of 120. Mr. Aloeglein said
Fridley would easily support a unit. He said St. C]oud is supporting th�ee units
and this is all in one building,
� Mr. Henry R. Sweet, Civil Air Patrol representative 588 W. Moare Lake Drive ad
'the Council and said he was very much in favor of the construction of a» Armoryr�nsed
� Fridley. Ne said this would provide a plaee for his unit to ha.ve their r�eetings.
He also pointed out that the building wou7d tie available tp'Gir1 Scouts, Qoy Scouts
and simi]ar non-profit organizations. He stated'th'; would be an asset to the City,
i Ne said this would bring more money to the merchants af the City,�•`'He also pointed
out tha� the Civil Air Patrol could receive training from the Guardsmen. He said
the City would have an er.�ergency unit to cali on.
Mayor Liebl asked if it would be possible for the Soy Scouts and �ir1 Scouis to
rrreet in the proGosed buiTding. Mr, t�loeglein said this wou1d be possible if there was
no Conflict witn the usage schedule. He pointed out that-the space would not be
provided free of charge for all activities. He said the usage without charge would
be for corrmunity meetings where the;^e is no profit made and no c�st to the Armory.
He pointed out for dances and shows, they would have to charge a rentai to defray the
i cost of the operation of the building. He said this ivould cover the cost of the
janitor being on duty and the lights, etc. He added, this all costs money. He
�. � pointed out that there would be cooperation and many youth activities such as un
1 safety programs could be conducted at the Armory. '
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�• �' of this type of proposal. He expressed concern over the continuing uprising in financial
responsibi7ities of the tax payers af fridiey, He mentioned the usage of the proposal
is.said to be that of a medical unit, and the peop7e are told that there would not be
� any guns. Ne pointed out that there was an incide»t in tos Angetes where the Armory
I was broken into and hand grenades a�ere taken. Ne stated he would not want this to
!I happen in this area, He also mentioned the possibi7ity of the use of the bui]din
for alcoholic parties aRd said he thought there were enough of this type of facility
i in the community already, He continued stating the building could be used for sociai
activities, Ne questioned if a gyrrt where fifty people march around couid be used for
j'� any type of social activity such as a banquet. He thougt�t the money could be better
spent for a youth center. He stated, this would promote the kind of comnunity �the
i people want.
� ' Mr. R, Dean Caidwell, 5874 Hackmann Avenue N. E., Frid7ey DFL Chairman, addressed
the CounciT and said at the iast meeting of the Fridley DFL, the merr:bership had received
! a report from their emissary from the P]anning Commission meeting, and they had passed
�; several resoiutions that had been sent to the Council and received by the Frid]ey City
Council.
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��� .Fridley and at the meeting their representative had attended, there was a great
� deal of question on this point. Ne stated, this figure should be determined before
�. dny positive action is taken on the proposal. He further stated that the Fridley
� DFL feels that the City of Frid�ey is a peaceful community and they would iike tn
�� keep it peaceful. Ne said there is a possibility that the placement of this type
of equipment may be detrimental to the con�nunity. Mr. Caldwell commented, he d�d
not know when the City had its iast civil disorder. Ne stated. frankly, he did
not believe this belanged .in the City,
Mayor Liebi said at.the present time� there is no civi] disorder, but he thaught
• ' in case of a flood or in the case of another tornado such as the 1965 tornado, the
National Guard would be needed, fle said in T965 the City was fortunate to have Ftr,
Bill Wong, Fireside Rice Bow1. open his facility for use, tle believed this Armory
would be good for the community in case of this type of disaster. •
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� Mr. Richard Young 5695 Quincy Street N. E., said the facility could be used for the �
' firearm safety program. He added, currently they are transporting the young people �
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program. He added, the facility may only handle 22 caliber guns. .
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Mr.�Young asked if the facility would have any benefit to the Police Department.
Mr. Darrel Clark, Community Development Administrator, said in the information received
from Col. John W. Hohncke, Military Architect and Engineer, the specifications had
been changed and would withstand a high powered caliber.
Mr. Dennis Schneider, 6190 Stinson BTvd. N. E„ addressed the Council and asked the
Council how a facility like this vrould be available to the City. Nir. Moeglein
answered that the guard training wou7d involve one rreekend per month, the balance
of the time, the facility would be avai7able for general use.
Councilman Utter presented Mr. Schneider a proposed schedule of rental fees for the
proposed Armory. ,
Mr. Schneider said the rental would range from $1S to $90 depending on the type of
use. Ne asked if the actual building costs wouid be paid by the City of Fridiey.
Mr. Moeglein said this total amount had not been pinpointed, but the Hastings Armory
tould be used as an example of the percentages of payment. He said the State and
local City funding in this case totaled $131,000. He explained the building would
be built by the Armory Building Commission who would float the bonds. Ne further
explained that he as Adjutant General would lease the building for one weekend a
month which would not exceed $5,000. ,
Mr. William Scott, 1632 69th Avenue N. E., addressed the Counci7 statinq he was a.
retired soldier and indicated he spoke against the Armory. Mr. Scott said he
believed this would be a threat against the community and a military encroachment.
He a�,lso stated he thought this would be a target for radica] elements in our
� tommunity whether there was storage of military equipmQnt or not. He said he �
believed in 1965 the Police from the local community responded much faster than any
otfler eiement in the community ard they ���ere supplimented by the Guard at a later •
time. He pointed out at the time of the 1965 tornado�, the Columbia arena was nat
availab7e for use, it a�as not there. PRr.. Scott further commented, he was scared '
of the military and this is why he had got out, and he did not want it back.
Councilman lltter said he had received a call from Anoka County Commissioner, Mr.
Mike 0'Bannon, who indicated he thought the Armory would be an asset to the community.
He indicated ifi there is ever a need for this land to be defended, the people should not
always depend on those in another area to do it. He said when the time comes to
protect the citizens Fridiey should not de end on 't f t�(' 1'
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and help them. Councilman Utter said he thought the Armory �ould be useful to the
� City and a]sa an advantage to the City. . •
Mr. Ed 41i7mes, 0350 Riverview Terrace, stated at the recent Flag dedication ceremony,
the Mayor was present. He indicated the on7y way to get something done would be
by getting involved and participating.
Mr. Kenneth Sporre, 301 Ironton St, N. E., questioned the cost factor at Hastings.
He asked if the State and City responsibility would be �13i3OQ0 and asked if this
would be a 50/50 split, Mr. Clark, Community Development Administrator said this
had been 60/40 in Nastings. Mr. S�orre further questioned who provided.the land.
•Fir. Moeglein stated the community would donate the land. Mr. Sporre said then, this
� could be added to the cost factor of the City.
Mr. Sporre asked how many communities in the'seven county metro area had been approached
with this type of proposal for an Armory, and how many favor the proposal. Mr, Moeglein
Said Btoomington is very interested in the proposal, he added, two communities did
not have the 7and available, and could not construct one. ,
Mr. Sporre asked if any other sites than the one by the Ice Arena had been discussed.
Mr. Clark said there are t►vo other alternative sites, one on Rice Creek Road
east of Old Central next to the 7-11 Store where there are three tax forfeit lots
the City has acquired. He explained these iots are large lots or about 375 by 300
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Mrs. Shirley Caldwell asked if the Rice Creek site were used, where would the
parking be, Mr. Clark said iti•�ould be difficult to determine the amount of people
that would be using the building, he did not believe the area would take 800 cars.
Mrs. Caldweii asked if the area in the Locke Park area would be an encroachment on
the park property. Mr. Clark said the area �ould be between the Columbia Arena and
the City garage and not in any part of Locke Park.
Mrs. Caldwell questioned if Mr. htoeglein's office would change managers, would there
be a procedural change. She further questioned if the point of the City o�rm ership
be changed, or would there be some change in the City having any say about this
charge, htr. Maeglein said the rental charges.in ali of the Armorys in the State
are the same. �
h1rs. Lee Ann Sporre questioned ho��� the Council would make the decision. She asked
if the Environmental Quality Commission would have any input on where this Armory
wou7d be. She added, to this point in time, they had not been asked.
Mr. Dennis Schneider asked what interest, if any, is�there by New Bt^ighton on the
proposal that an Armory be ]ocated in that City.
Mr. Moeglein said he had not made contact with the people at New Brighton, so he
was not able to say. He said at this time, the Armory representative had only met
with the Planning Commfssion and he did not know the outcome of the meeting.
Mr. Peter Truenfels, 5248 Horizon prive, said he was glad that the Counci7 v�as �
having the Public Hearing in arhich the costs could be discussed. He questioned the
arrangement of payment of the Hastings Armory for the payment of the $731,000.
Mr. Moeglein stated the $131,000 was paid by the Co�ununity and the State over a
period of eight years. Ne also pointed out that the Ciiy Yias able to sell.the ald
building in the amount of $60,000 which contributed to the price of the new construction
Mr. Truenfels said this did not tell the people much about what it wou7d cost the
people of the City of Fridley. � ' .
Mr. Moeglein said it would be difficult to nail down a figure. ..
Mr. Truenfels asked if any other community had bui7t an Armory that did not have
a building to se11, perhaps this.would be a better indication of the cost.
Mayor Liebi stated he thought it would cost $9,000 a year for the period of 30
years. Ftr, Truenfels asked if the total crould be $270,000. .
� Mr. Clark explained the ortly change that would take place in Hastings is that
� they sold the building, they were only under an eight year mortgage rather than
� a 30 year mortgage. He said there would be some addition for inflation.
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j Mayor Liebl said they would not want t� put an Armory in a residential area. He
, ! further stated there would have to be adequate parking facilities. .
`, Mr. Moeglein said the State contribution would not only be the $5,000, the cost
: of maintenance per year would be in the area of from $12,000 to $14,000.
� 1 Ms. Joan McLaugh7in, 728 63rd Avenue N. E, thought ti�ere was more to being patriotic
� than the construction of a military Armory. She added this would be just as effective
� � to establish a natural area or a teen center.
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. Councilman Nee questioned the geoqraphic draw of such an Armory if it was located
� in Fridley, He asked if this wouTd involve young people from Coon Rapids and alaine.
� Mr. Moeglein said yes and alsc New Brighton.
' � Councilman Nee asked what the contribution to the Canmunity would be, Mr. Moeglein
+ said it would provided many social activities, tie said this would be an active part of
I, the comnunity aiith additional income being spent in the City. He pointed out that the
; Guardsmen draw more income at the present time and there are also more people going on
� • to higher education through tlieir plan. Fte said it ��ould also provide facilities for
safe gun handling. Fle said this could be used as a community center and be an active
installation.
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Mayor Liebl asked Mr, hloeglein wien h2 tivould like to have an answer on this
praposal. Mr. htoeglein said I�e r�ould hesitate to put a deadline an the decision.
He said unless he had the information by the last quarter of this year, they
would not be able to get any of the information for the planning process. tie
explained their construction list would have ta be established for priorities
and submitted to the Federal Governmznt. �layor Liebl asked if they would like
to have a decision by October. Mr. Moeglein said yes.
MOTIGP� by Councilman Utter to close the Public Nearing on,the Armory Prcposal.
Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the mot�on carried unar►imously and the Pubiic Hzaring closed at
9:21 P.M.
IC HEARING 0�� A VNCATIOPI PEQL'EST SAV 4`74-02
EAST At10 WEST 10 FEET 6F A fJnAIPJ�GE F;iJD �TI
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MOTIO�V by Councilman areider to waive the reading of if�e Public f{earing h�tice.
Seconded by Councilrran Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, ptayor Lieb�
declared the motion carried unanimously and the Public Hearing opened at 9:22 P.M.
Mr. Darrel Clark, Community Development Administrator, poin�ed out the area
in question on the map orr the screen. He explained this to be an unusuaiiy
wide rJrainage and utility easenent stating they are 10 reet wide in most cases.
He further explained the man had come to get a building permit and was �old.
that this couid not be done until the easement had been vacated. He said Mr.
Stixrud requested to build a garage five feet from the lot ]ine. Mr. Clark
said the Administration reco�r.nendation wou�d be to redace the width of the
easement from the 30 feet rrhich N�ould kould create a 10 foot easement and �
allow the construction of the yarage closer to the lot line. - •
Mayor Liebl said the City had received a letter from NSP and also from North-
western Bell Telephone Company statir,g they had no objections to the vacation
or reduction of the portion of the easer�ent. .
The Ward Counci�man, Mr. Starwalt, aid he had no cbjections to the vacation
�of the portion of the easement. Ne said the wide easement had been for the
earlier alley concept, but had been done away with.
MUTION by Councilman U�ter to close the PubYic Nearing. Seconded by Councilman
Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Fiayor l.ieb] declared the moticn
Carried unanimously and the Public Hearing on Vacation Request �74-02, closed
at 9:25 P.ht. .
Mr. Clark requested that the Council take action to issue a building permit
to the applicant. Ne said if tF;e legal amountcf time is allowed for the
first and secand readings of the ordinance and publication of the ordinance, this
would take up to five weeks to complete the process: He explained if this acLion
authorized at the present time, the man cauid begin construction.
MOTION by Councilr�an Starwalt to adopt the First Read�rg of the ordinance for �
the vacation request by hir. Robert Stixrud to vacate the east and west 10 �eet
of a drainege and utility easement between 58th and 59th Avenues and between
7th Street and .iefferson Street. Secon�ed by Councilr�an Utter. llaon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared tre mction carried unaninously and
the easement vacated as specified.
MOTION by Councilman Utter to grant the building permit to Mr. Robert Stixrud
for the construction of the garage. Seconded by Councilman S�arwa)t. Upon a
Yoice vote, all voting aye, tdayor Liebl'declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Clark said t�ere would be no.reca�r�ended stipulations for this request.
Councilman Star��alt asked if this is the only building permit tliat is requested
at this time. Mr. Clark said this is the only request.
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Councilman Star�ralt said there are t►vo parcels of property, one had been deeded to the
City and the other had not been paid for�at the present time,
The City Attorney said he t��ould like to also find out how much the remaining amount
to be paid on the land is.
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MOTIOtJ by Councilman Starwalt to ask the Darrel A. Farr Corporation to provide
sufficient documents to indicate the provisions of the contract for deed or option
on the property and also an indication of the balance of the revenues to be paid .
for the property and the provisions for their pay�nent with this being brought back
for Council consideration at the next Council meeting. Seconded by Councilman
Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, t•layor Liebl declared the motion carried
unanimously. ' '
OF FIP�AL PLAT P. S. �74-04, IWNSBRUCK P;ORTH T041tiH0USES REPLAT SECOND
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hiayor Liebl referred to the information on page 12-A of the agenda and asked if this
action would be app�°opriate. The �ssistant Enyineer explained that the applicant
had originaliy requested lot sptits to handle the matter, but the City had asl:ed for
a replat because of the legal descriptions that �•�ould be created w�ith the lot
splits.
MO1'IO�� by Councilman Start+ralt to approve the replats as specified in number 12 of the
Council agenda. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
RECEIVItJG TNE MIPdUTES OF THF BOARD OF APPEALS P�1[ETItJG OF JULY 9, 1974:
MOTIOPJ by Councilman Nee to cancur ti•rith the recommendation of i:he Board of Appeals
and grant the variance as requested by P%�r. A. C, iHattson, 63?_a Rivervieti�� Terrace.
Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, al7 voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to receive the h1inutes of the Eioard of Appeals Meeting
of July 9, 1974. Seconded by Counciln�an Utter. Upon a vaice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unaninously.
RECEIVIhG TNE MINUT[S OF TFIE FRIDLEY HUMAM RELATIONS COMh1ITTFE h1EETTNG OF JUNE 20 1974: 1
l�IOTION by Councilman Utter ta receive the minutes of the Fridley liu�nan Relations CorrSnittee
Fieeting of June 20, 1974. Seconded by C�uncilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, 6layor Liebl declared the motion carried u��animously.
RECEIVIh;G TIIE t•tIt�'UTES OF TFIE FRIDLEY ENVIRONh1EN?AL QUALITY CO�dP�1ISSI0N P1EETIP;G OF Jl1NE 4, !
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t7�TI0fd by Councilman Utter to receive the minutes of the Fridley Environmental Quality
Co�tmission �teeting of June 4, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Siar►aalt. Upon a�roice
vq�e, all voting aye, t4ayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
COySIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL TIIAT A PlATIOP;AL GU/lRD Rt•10� QE LOCATED IN THE CI7Y OF
FRIULEY: �
Dfayor Liebl said the Councii had had a Pubiic Ifearing on the proposal of tfie llrmory
the previous htonday evening. He said if the Council feels they �•rant a more detailed
' financial analysis on a specific site, it would be in order to authorize that this
be drat•rn up. He pointcd out that the fuur staff inembers had �one to Nastings to
revie�r their structure. Ne said the Council ►ruuld have to know hot�! much it would
; cost the City before they would pass a resolution, tie said thcy v�ould have to have
, the figures before them and authorize the action according Lo a dollar amount.
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the proposal any further, and would they like ti�e Administration to go into a more
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deta�'led analysis of the actual cost. Fle said he 4ras not asking the Council to make a
final determination at the present meeting, only indicat� to the Administration if
they are interested in further study of the proposal. Ne said the amount of
�10,000 per year had been discussed and if the Council would like a more detailed
layout, they.could direct the Aciministration to provide this.
. Mayor Lieb1 said he wouid encourage Council approval for the authorization for the
Ad►ninistration to prepare financial and site reoorts based on all financial aspects.
' . tfe said he 4�ould encourage the qathering of this type of information if this proposal
rtas to be accepted by the con�nunity.
Councilman Breider said he agreed that more information t•rould be needed. He said
there tvere many valid points brought out at tiie Public Hearing and many questions
came up, He said he thought the City Administration should ccmpile the infoi�rration
and data that t•;ould have to be considered, He said the County should be contacted
to see if some mutual interest type of activity could be provided,
M07ION by Councilman Utter that the City t�lanayer be authorized and directed to
. investigate the cost plan and figures for the construction oF an armory on the
site between the City garage and the County Ice Arena and ihat the County be contacted
for their possible mutual interest in such a facility a;�: that the report be com�7eted
for Counci] consideration by 1:he first of Septem52r. Seconded by Councilman areider.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P1ayor-l.iebl declared the motion carried unanimously,
Ms. Joan McLaughlin, 72£t 63rd Avenue N. E., questioned if the community would have
any input in the question, She recalled at the previous meQting of ihe Co�mc�il, �
the Council had indicated a stra��� vote ��rould not be representat�ve of the feeling
of Lhe majority qf the people in th2 City. She asked iP there would be some
referendum or s;ould only the Councit be making the decision.
� CvunciTman 8reider said before the people can be presented with any proposal there
would be a need for more informaiion. Ne stated, tl�is �oould ha��e to be looi:ed at
very closely. He said the Council �-�ould have to decide if this is something they
; could sell to the cor::nunity, and it may be tt�at this is something that cannot �
be presented to the co�;munity. F{e said they had not reached that point at the
present fiiM2, this ti•�oulu' be sor�etime in Septem�er and there v:ould be another
hearing t��ith notice to the people. Ne pointed out that the Armory a�ould want
co.^.Zmunity participation and he could not imagine the Gouncil making a decision
' fio the contrary.
Mayor Lie51 said the Council �•�ould have i:o have aTl of the facts befare they
could decide to use �10,C00 a year. Ne said they �•tould have to determin2 ti•ahat
an Armory ►vould do for the Ciiy of Fridley, this t•rould have to be evaluated and
• decided uaon for the pros and cons in the report they �rere pro�osing the Administratio:
coripile, He said ihis w�uld be back to the Council in six weelcs.
Ms. FScLaaghlin asked what a representative group of the people 4�ould b" Mayor '
Liebl explained that i:he Council is e7ected every three years and elected to speak
.. ' for the people they represent, ffe said if the decisions they make are not liked,
tfiey Y:ould be voted out of office, this is representati��e government.
' � The City t�tanager said he �.�ould like to get one thing clear, did the Council wish
him to contact Nno6:a County on a joint use. Counci7man Eireider said this is a
part of the motion.
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, to.expand their ice arena, or interested in a joint construction.
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F10TION by Counci)man Greider to receive the tetter from the ParEs and Recreation
Coin�nission. Seconded by Councilman Utter•. • .
Mayor Liebi noted that he t�ould like this letter published if it met with Cow�cil
approval, Ite pointeJ out that the points tirere unanimously approved,
UPON A VOI�c vorE, all voting aye, t•tayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
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�tayor Liebl said six property ovm ers had signed the petition.
Fi0TI0iV by Councilman Utter to ciose the Public Hearing. Seco��ded by Counci]man Nee.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, hiayo►• Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously
dnd the Public Hearing closed at 8:U2 P.��.
Mayor LieGl inforr.!ed the people present that the action of the Council r�ould be taken
tt�e following meeting of the Council on the first reading of i:he ordinahce.
PUBLIC HEA,RIN6 OiJ VACATIOid REQUEST SAV ,','74-04, Bli JERRY fUI?�IONT, OF fi PORTION OF A
UTILI7Y EASEf•iF�T, GL�fER.�LLY LUCA7ED• Ai 6551 1t;D STREET hl. E. : �
ti0TI0fJ by Councilr�an Utter to waive the reading of the Public fiearing notice. Seconded
by Councilman 6reider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, ��layor Liebl declared the
motion carried unanimously and declared the Public Hearing open at 8:04 P.:�1.
The Fublic Works Oirector explained that this request liad been made to ailow the
construction of a garaye toithin a 15 foot utility easement at 6551 2nd Street N. F.
He pointed out this proposed construction in relation to the easement on the plan
on the screen. He dafined the plan stating this garage w�uld go 32 feet into the
easement on the north side and 7 feet into the easement on the south side of the
garage. ,
Mayor Liebl asked if the applicant was present at the meeting and there was no
response. Ne asked if anyone wished io speak concerning the request and there was
no response. '
�'�OTION by Councilman Breider to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Coancilman lJtter.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, tlayor Liebl declared i:he moi;ion carried unanimously
and the Public Hearing closed at E:05 P.M. '
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MOTIQN by Councilman Breider to receive the letters from tdr. Robert L. Brewer, Genera}
Television, Inc., dafied Gctober 15, 1974, hir. !•lerren Raske, Uistrict Engineer, t;orth-
western Bell Telephonz Company, dateci October 10, 1974, t•1r. L. �9. Bens�n, Custemer
Service Representative, Northern States Poti•ler Company, dated October ]0, 1974, and
i��r. 6lilliam R. Schram, Fro�erty Section, hlinnesota Gas Company, dated October 8,�1974. ,
Seconded by Cour.cilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, r�ayor Liebl declared
the motion carried unanimously. . �=-�-"—� i
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RECEIVING COh1P�iU(4ICATIOPI FROM LFAGUE OF 410�iEN VOTERS REG.4,°.DING ARhiORY:
t�lO7I0N by Councilman Breider to receive the com�nunication from the Leagu2 of 4lomen
Yoters dated October 30, 1974 and also the communication from the Pridley Jaycees
datecS November 14, :97�4, and to continue the Public Nearing on the !�rmory proposal
until the first Pubic Hearing meeting in February, February lOth, 1975. Seconded
by Councii�nan Utter.
7he City I�(anayer said one other item that should be i:aken care of at this time
is the approval of tt,e draft of the letter su5initted to tlie Council in their agenda
from ihe City to the various conr.r.unities in th� area concerning their input on a
joint proposal for an Armory. He said also, this consideration had been changed from
January to February.
MOTION by Councilman L�reider to amend the original motion b,y adding the approval of the
letter to be sent to the various surrounding co:�nunities concerning their input cn a joint
proposal for an Armory. Seconded hy Cout�ciln:an Utter. Upon a voice vote on the amendment
to the motion, al� voting aye, itayor Lieb] declared the motion carried and th�,original
motion amended.
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' QPOV A VOICE VOTE'OPJ TIfE amended nbtion, all voting aye, l4ayor Lieb] declared the motion
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Qn October 23, ].974, the Engineering Department sent a
letter to the various civic and service organizations in ��
�'order to solicit comments pertaining to a proposal far con- � :
struction of a Nationa] Guard Armory within the City of
Fridley. ' i-;�
To date we have not received a significant response to
our initial correspondence. It is felt that in order for •
, the City Couneil to properly consider the proposal for the �
; Armory, public input either pro ar con, would be greatly ,
appreciated. � >;:
It was thaughi that the lack of response may have been � �
due to the shart amaunt of time that was initially allowed,
therefore, please be advised that the public hearing scheduled
� for November 18th has been continued to February 10, 1975. , �
Hopefully, this will allow addi�ional time for the members �
of your organization to formula�e suggestions, comments and
recommendations.
� Thank you for your assistance in this matter and we will .
appreciate hearing from you: .
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The Engineering Qepartment
City of Fridley
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6431 University Ave. N.E.
Fridley, Minn. 554�21
Jan 21,1974
Attn: Jerrold Boardman
Planning Assista.nt
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I}ear Mr. Boardma.n,
Please pardon the long delay in answering your
Nov. 30 Ietter regarding the proposed Nationa.l Guard Arma�y1.n Fridleya
I was out of town and did not attendour Dec. board meeting when this
letter was discussed; however the board discussed the pros and cons and
voted in favor of such an armory. We do not know of anyneeds of Rota.ry
tha.t would be served by such a�acility.
, This letter may be too late to be of much help,
but at least you know tha.t the Fridley Rotary club is i.n favor of
the armory.
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6431 Uni . Ave ivE
Fridley, Minn. 55�32
Dear Sirss
Nov 14, 197�
The Frici.ley Jayc�PS endorse thP concept of a TJational
Guard.Armory, but that the Armory not nec�ssarily be located
in the City of Fridley. We strongly urge that the City of
FridlPy acctively inv�stigate the `possibility of several �
adjoi:�in� communitles fointly esta.blishing �n armory. The
site of this armory could be at such places as the Anoka
County Airport or the Twin Cities �rsenal.. We feel that
insomuch as a11 adjoining communities would benifit iro►c an
Armory thPy should assist with its construction.
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' Gentlemen: . . � _ ' .
. The Board of Independent School District No. 14 has received your
,' letter dated I�ovember 20, 1974 in which you requested comments
pertaining to a proposal for construction of a National Guar.d Armory
within the City of Fridley. : . .
' rs of the Board of Education of Distri.ct 14 may have �
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strong� and variant personal views about the armory proposal. From ,
' the standpoint of our overall educational program, the Board wishes
to advise you that the presence of an armory within the city would
provide no required aid to facilities which are needed for implementation
�� of the school district curriculum.
The increase in our athletic and othex after school programs have put
, an ever increasing strain on our gym space. This couZd, in the near
future, cause us to restrict the use of gyxn facilities for city or other
_ recreational programs. This is mentioned only as. a point of information
,� and is not meant to be a pro or con position on the armory. .
We applaud your effort to obtain public input on this matter and believe
•�, the decision should be made by city residents and Lheir elected officials.
We appreciate your request for our input and hope this letter will
� clarify our position on this matter to your satisfaction.
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HOWARD A. JENSON. SUPERfNTCND£NT
1400 49TH AYENUE W. E.
COLUMBIA HEIGH7S, MINN. 55421
An Equal Opportunity Employer 612 788 960]
December 4, 1974
The�Engineering Department
City of Fridley
6431 University Avenue Northeast
Fridley, t4innesota 55432
Gentlemen:
On November 20, 1974, you sent me a letter for presentation
to the District #l3 School Board for the purpose of solicit-
ing comments pertaining to a proposal for construction of a
National Guard Armory in Fridley.
The District #13 Board discussed this matter at a Special
Meeting held last evening, December 3, 1974, but declined
to take a position on the issue�questioning whether or not
it would be proper for them to do so unless said armory was
in some way related to the educational. program of school age
children. To this extent they indicated that they would
welcome additional information regarding the building and
its intended uses.
Sincerely,
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Superintendent of Schools
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School Board
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Robert M. L. Lindquist, Chairman $patd of Education Building Wilbur J. Ertl, o��eceor
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Edward J. Munson, Business Manager
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November 27, 1974
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The Board of Education of Independent�School
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be expressed on the proposed construction of a
National Guard Armory within the City of Fridley:
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cities operate their affairs as they see fit.
' If ahy views are expressed in the near.future,
we will so inform you. � - �
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Dear h1r. Ballard: . � . � '
On October 23, 197�, thP Engineering Ce;�rt���nt seni a �� � �
letter to th� var��us ci��ic ar�d service argan:�.ations in --
orde�• to so1 i ci t corrments �er �ai ni ny t� a p��a�o�ai fGr can- ._
sfiruciion of u�at3onai u��ar� � r•;nory w�t�i►i the Ci ty af
Fridley.
T� r�a±� ti�� have noi received a sign��fican� response �:o
aLr ir,itial cerr�:.Yondence. It is fel� that in arder for
the C:ty Co.�nc►1 �o prao�r7;� consider �tie �rcpas�zl for the
Armary, ,�ublic in�ut ei �he� pro nr con, wou1d b� gr�eatly
appreciated. '
I�: e�eas ti�au�t�:t *_!�at ±he lac� of r�spar,se r�a.y have be�n
tiue to if�e shori �s�io��nt of time that wa�:. i ni tial ly a11 owed,
therefore, plea�� �:e advised that the puhlic hearin� sc�?duleci
for Nover�ber 18�� t�as 5�en continued to �'ebruar•y iU, 1975.
H�p�ful;y, tr�i: tr�ill al�aw additional t�m� for th� m�mbers
of yor;r orc}aniza�ion to forr�ulate suggesi.ians, comments a�lu
t•eco���►�� �cia ti ons .
'1ha�n�: yo� ior yaur assista�ce in �his c�atter and we wi]1
appre�ciate nearir,� frr�m ya�..
Sinc4rely,
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The Board of Governors of Unity Hospital considered the questian of
.' constructing a National Guard Armory in Fridley as requested in
your letter.of October 23, 1974. The board decided that the hospital has
no objections to the proposed Armory located in our city. "
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Ehgineering Department
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This in reply to your request for opinions from our club concerning
the Nationa.l Guard Armory proposed for Fridley. We find that it is
impossible to give you percentages of for or against for several
reasons. When your form letter of October 23 was received, I made a
telephone c�ll to the City requesting more in�'ormation� such as
location of proposed building, cost, use etc. Our members were so
informed and the result �vas a distinct feeling that the idea would
need much more publ,icity than it had obviously received at that time.
While our club consists of approximately 45 members, ll of those live
within earshot of the city garage. To put it mildly, it is disruptive
to any summer evening activity or sleeping with a window open for those
people. The thought that another noisemaker might be located within
hearing distance of a quiet residential neighborhood was most dzs-
concerting. While i't is generally agreed that the police radios and
heavy city equipment would not b� at the armory, the renting af the
hall for revelry, the constant starting of cars etc. was frightening
to at least the people who would live nearby.
The question most asked was why the cost could not be shared with
nearby suburbs who might aZso benefit from the armory. It wa.s generally
agreed, however, that Fridley would benefit in some ways from having
an armory, if only �o have additional hall space to rent for large
gatherings, as well as to save time and fuel for our residents who
tr.avel greater distances for guard duty.. _, .,
Our membership has been informed of the next public hearing date
and a general outline of what is being proposed. Any output from them.
would have to come as individuals, as they are far too divided at this
time t�. take any stand as a group. . ,
Sincerely,
FR�DLEYwWOMEN' CLUB
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Yirginia Heffner,
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FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA
5198 St. Nloritz Dn.
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November 27, 197k
�ngineering Department
l%ity of Fridley
6431 University Ave. N.E.
Fridley, t��,, 55432
Me„mbers of the Depar�tment:
We are in receipt of a letter dated November 20� 1974, from the En�ineering
Depa.rtiaent of the �ity of Fxidley, ask�ng again for the comments of the L eague
of ti�o�ien Vo�ers. We have repLied to �uch a re.quest twice already, once in J�.y
after an i.nitial request, once last montYt after a second request. tiVe feeZ that
we have adequately exc�lained that the League cannot and will not spea�.f.or its.
members on this issue, s�.nce we have not thoroug�y studied it, and cannot., also,
�.nitiate a study on the issue, except at our annua� meetings, whicYt occur in �
April every year. We hope that you understar�d that our lack of comment is
due to restrictions placed on our procedure by natiana�, state, and local by— •
laws, and not fram any lack of interes��a.
Members of our organization are free to make tneir own decisions on the Zssue.
� i a�n sure that a great many of them will rr�ake their feelings �mor�m to the
�ouncil members. �ou m:ay also be sure that there will b� a number of us
present. at the publ�ic hearings.
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yeague of Women Voters
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Fridley, Minnesota 55�32
City Council
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6431 UniversiLy Avenue N.E.
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A� a regular meeting of the Fridley D.F.L. Club held on Thursday,
Ma.y 23, 197�, �he club received a repor�, on the consideration by
the Fridley Planni.ng Commission of a National Guard Armory to be
construcied in Fridley.
After earnest deliberation by the club, the followin� resolutions
were unanimously ap�roved:
1. .BE IT RESOLVED that we express our dismay and chagrin to
the Fridley Planning Commission for their hasty action,
which prevented a meaningful and adequate contribution by
the Fridley D�+L Club to the deliberations on this is�ue.
2. WHERFAS that part of the cost of the proposed National
� Guard Armory which the people of Fridley must pay is zn-
definite and seems to grow as discussion proceeds, and
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WHEREAS the supposed benefits to be derived from the
armory appear somewhat doubtful,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Fridley DFL Club go on
record as opposing the construction of a National Guard
armory in Fridley, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the
Fridley City Council be so informed.
We submit these resolutions for your contemplation in the hope that
Such i_nput �vill assist you in evaluating the advisability of such a
program of construction. �
Ver•y �ly ours, .
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Dear Mr. Qureshi: • �. . .�..-
Upon reeeipt of your letter concerning a i1a-tional Guard Armory, `
I reviewed a very thick file cahich has accumula-ted over the last
22 months on the same subject. -� .
IIe advised of the following: The final letter to the Department
of Military Affairs dated June 18, 1974, paying particular atten-�
tion to the las-t two paragraphs u�hich say we don' -t: need i�t and
the only way we would be interested in it is if it were construc-
ted here and somebody else helped foot the bill--much the same as
in your Ietter. �
Also attached is one of our "Request for Council Action Forms'T
with some of •the chronolo�ical data leading up to the City Council's
decision to express no further interest in an armory.
A1so attached is a memo from one of our Councilmen on the subject
dated April 8, 1974, which summarizes our Iack of interest and
the reasons therefor.
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CITY OF BROOKLYN PAP,K
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Departraent af i-lilitary Affairs
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Veterans Servi.ce Bui�ding
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Dear General Cheeseman:
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June 18, 1974
On Monday, June 10; 1974, our nrooklyn Park City Council once again
discussed the posszbility of establish�ng a Nati.onal Guard Armory and.
unit in the City. At that time the City Council direc-ted me to send.
you a letter stating their concerns. 6�Jhile the City.Council is not
generally op�os�d to the concept af establishing the armory and unit
in Broo;clyn Park, conditions seem to make the project prohibit�.ve at
this tine, frTe understand those conditions fio be as follows:
l. The City must donate three to five aeres of land for the .
armory site. . -
2. This would remove -the land from the tax rolls. �
3. The City must install alI utilities zo the site and absorb
the special assessmen-ts, ��hich could amount to approximately
$13,000 per acre. � .
4. The City must donate a portion of the construction costs
for the arr�ory (this would be approximately 150 of the
construction cost).
t��ile thz armory would provide meeting s�ace for the community, wA
�already have sufficient space to cover our present needs in this regard.
There is no way that Brooklyn Pari: couJ.c� accept responsibility for alI �
of these costs by ourself, If this is the onlyr�ay it can be done, we
taould ask that c•�e be dropped from consideration lor an armory. If, how-
ever, an armory �•�ere to be located in Brooklyn Park and the costs absor-
bed by several communi-cies on a more regional basis, then the City
Counc�l would be agreeable to further discuss fihe matter with you. �
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CITY OF BROOKLYN PARK
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ORIGINATIP7G DEPARTi4rNT:
ITE:t: Sites for rda�tional Guard Arnory
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Planning Department
Ron West
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Agenda:
BY � P,MH
The Planning Con,-�ission met with Genera� Chuseman on February 13, 1974, to
review the Guard Armory proposal. On riarch 1.3, 1974, the Planning Cor::mission
recom,-nended the City Council consider a lo�ation along 'Lane Avenue nor�th of
85th, because that area is developing into the civic center of the City.
The Planning Cornmission also recom�ende:l that the City Council seek citizen
inpu-� as to the need and desire for an armory. Perhaps an article in the
City newsletter would be possible, with a questionnaire. .
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This item was listed on the regular agenda f.or ihis date, but the Counci7. ver
deliberately side-stepped it. The background given -�o the Council at that
time was as follows: � .
".Staff response to this item came largely from the Finance Dir�ctor
and the City Manager at the 3/21 staff ineeting. The following was
noted:
Conditions:
1. City is to donate 3 to
2. City woulc3 �e required
tion of the Armory.
3. City would be required
5 acres of 1and.
to donate a percentage towards the construc-
to install and assume all special assessments�
( Problems: '
1. Cost of l�nd and improvements would be expensive (currently assess-
ments alon� amount to $13,000/acre).
� 2. How is the City going to pay for its percentage of construction cost�
3. Land occupied by the Armory site is tax exempt and therefore taken
off of the tax rolls. � �
�� 4. There is an "opportunity cost" associated wi-th an Armory. The City,
School District, and County will lose the tar revenue which would
be generated by private clevelopment. �
5. An �rmory does not attract development or increase employment in the
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MINUTES COMMITTEE-OF-THE-L•JFiOLE JUAIE 3, 197LE : � � • ^^ .
(Councilma:� Rohe brouoi:t the subjec�t of a proposed armory to the Com�ittee-of�
the-t�Jhole, as he felt that �ahatever concensus the City Council had on the sub--
ject, that it had not been resolved and officially communicated �to Nazional
�uard- autho �ities__^ The_ item_ is` �:o_ be_ placed_ on_ the^ June_ l0^ agenda�^^^ ^-^'�w�r
INUTES REGULAR COUNCIL PiEETIrJG JU�1E 10 , 19 7!� ; .
tion 4lebster, second Krautkremer, directing the City Manager to prepare a
rnorandum for• the Mayor's s.ignature to•.the Minnesota National Guard advising
em that the City Council oi' the City of Brooklyn Park has again reviewed the
oposal to establish a National Guard Arrnory �n the City of Brooklyn Park and
at the Council does not find the proposal to establish a National Guard llrr�or.;
be in the best interests of the City of Brooklyn Park for the.following
easons:
l. Ci-�y must donate three to five acres of land;
2. City must donate � portion of the construction
25 � State � local City share is 60 0 of t11e 25 a)
3. Land is removed fr.om tax rolls as land occupied
tax er_em�t ,
costs (75% Federal,
by Armory site is
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� 4. Assessment cos-ts for land is approximately $13,000 per�
acre to be born by the City. ��
-� 5. The City, through the Community Eciucation "Open Schools" .
Program, already has more than su�ficient meeting spaces
for group meetings, conven-tions, civic meetings; addztianal
� space.would mean unnecessary tax waste as present sites
would no� be as fully utilized.
� anager is to submit the memorandum to the City Council for approval.before
ai�ing . i�otio�n pas sed unanimously . . .
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T0: Mayor and City Council
FROP�I: C�uncilman Delos Webster
SUBJECT: Natio�al Guard Ax�cory
For some reason this �.tem dc�s n�t seem to make a.t through the discussion
px�cess. It's bee� an the formal a�enua (Item 5•5, 3-2j-74) and xeferred
to C-0 �•� on t�ao seps.rate oceasi�ns sznce then to be hashed out. So far it`s
still in limb�, r�aybe that's �rhexe so;�e of us desire 3.-t to stay. T feel we
shou].d get this ite� out �.n the open and eii�ner re ject it ou�right or give
the staf.� and various cor�n:issions some �uidel.5.nes ar.d indica-c•won of Council
ciesixes .
i think r�y feelinos on this subject axe known. In its' present "proposal"
form or in tY:e �ast presentation f�rms Z�.m opposed �o Brooklyn Park bec�miiig
invo].ved taith the h�ational Guard. ; � .
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On April 2, 1973 this Council met with Brigader Gen°ra1 W, H.•Cheeseman and
listened to the Guaxd proposal. Th° rou�h notes T retained indicate a lot
af dollars out o� tn� pocl�:e�s �f Froo'_�cl,yn Park just t�o place an armory in
our City, At tha.t ti.�e �y notes indicaf.e construction cost Cz �420,OQ0 (n�t
including site). Of this I understand the Federal Govern:r:ent �ti�ould pick up
about 75i leaving 25�� f�x state and .local, Of the 25°,0 (rouoh7.y W105,000)
remaining, . oux tab �r�uld be 6�"f, or rou�hl,y $63,000 and these are year ol.d
estimates: .
Unless the pr�jection is changed, the Guard site requires 5 acres of ].and.
tte all know land values vary depending �n location, assessments, services,
� s� lets be �n the c�nservative side and say �8,000 per acre for site--that's
�nothex $40,000 ou� of our p�crets, tind it c�uld be higher dependa.n� oa ths
, site used: (Genera1 Cheeseman in his letter to 2�Iayor Kraut�:rerer on C-12-?3
i.ndicated "�aybe" the Guard c�uld get by �aith 2.81 acres but at 8 grand each
this is sti11 �22,�+80 far site..)
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Bil.l Radio in his revie�a on �+-26-73 indica-ted a p�tential cost of V250 p�r
year a.oainst Broc?clyn Yark for maintenance o� the buildin�. Apparently son.e
cities pay this aiid scme don'ic. Gener�:l Cheeseman on 6-12-73 indicated annual
maintenance was paid byr the Dep�.rtmen� o� t4ilitary AfTairs, St�te of I•Sinnesota,
at no c�st' to the city.
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To recao, b�sis a 5 acre site (possible reductio� to 2.F31 acres not t•�it.ista.►�c;i,n�)
cost of approlimately Yi�0,000 plus esti;�ate y63,000 COL1S�2•uctian, ��re are l.a�l:in�
at �103,000 fund requirera�nt. �ilZ Radio did a General Obli�atian revie�� in '73
based on �100,000 inves�ment G 5.��p over 20 years tznd this turned up y64,000
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plus zn �nterest char�es . Based on �I00, 000 inves�Ement 5.ntexest over ?_0 ,years
raises it to �16ZE,000. These fi�;ures are not intended to refute or t4 ccxnpa,re
with Ph.r. Henneber�er's f'a.�ures o� i-3-74 to Ron 41est, Both are estima�tes and
mine should be understood as that. •
OK--suppose we went a�iead and botzpht the packaQe. What have we bought for the
Ci.ty for �?6�E,000. One of i;he seLZin; points is that' the Armory �•�ould provide
space f�r civic meetin�s, etc, also i�:.�:ou1d be a p1��� for individual.groups
to meet, hold conventions, annual dances, etc. I subrni�t, we have all. of this
�.l..ready in the co;nmunity educati�n "open schools" pr�oram where facil.a.ties a,re
provided b;� the school distric� �.n coopera-�ion ��rith the City for the saMe uses
that the sug�esfed Armory would pr�vidA and at cons�derably less xen�al. Zt
doesn't sound l,ike a good purchase to me.
If something cc_ld be worked aut with adjoining communities for tham to share
the cos-�s (since if there are benefits they ��ouZd surel� receive a poxt�.on of
the benefits) I would be taillir� to listen ta flz.rther proposals :for es�abli.sna.ng
a Na,tion�.l Armoxy unit in Br�ok],yn Park, Ho:vever, .if we must "ga a.t alone"
then it's too expensive fox wha.t the City receives and we can best spend our .
limited doLta.rs on itetns of higher priority.
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Mr. Nasim M. Qureshi, City Manager
City of Fridley
6431 University Avenue N. E.
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
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December 17, 1974 -
Thank you for,your lette.rs of November 21, 1974 informing Brookl n . .
Center officials of your plans to develop North Park a s a natur� enter �
and to cortsider erection of a National Guard Atmory in Fridley, .
With respect to the designation of North Park as a nature center, the �
Brooklyn Center City Council offered no specific comment other than to
compare the proposal v�ith Brooklyn Center's own Iong range plans to
develop the Palmer Lake Ba sin in Brooklyn Center a s a nature observatory .
With respect to the matter of a National Guard Armory, the Brookl n Cent
City Council has been less than enthused about the conce t Y er
the dec�ree of locai cost participation inherent in the p� particularly
peddled by the National Guard officials, As a consequencea Bboo};�yn
Center has larc�ely ignored the National Guard proposal as having a very
low priority claim on scarce City funds . �
Thank you for your information and inquiry. �
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City Manager
CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
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N�'Ip TO: Nasim Qureshi, City Manager
FRQM: Dan E. Huff, Naturalist/Resource Coo�iinator j��
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DATE: February 3, 1975
RE: North Park Develogxnent Coordination
The follawing report is the result of the coordination effort by myself ar�d other
m�rs of the city staff carried out according to Resolution 126-1974 of the
Fridley City Council dated Nov�nbPx 18, 1974. As you r�ne.�ber, the Council
requested the city staff �(Naturalist/Resource Coordinator) meet with any and
all local civic groups, school districts, and adjacent municipalities in order
to pravide a widely based coordination effort in planning for the development
of a Nature Center at North Park. This resolution followed the denial of a
request by the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation for the city to lease overall
rights to develo�ent to that group.
Since that resolution I have either met with or contacted 46 civic organizations,
8 municipalities, and 5 state goverrunental offices. A small mi.nority of that
group has indicated a desire to participate in the development, as I have reported
ta you earlier. Liaisons were appointed for five school districts. Meetings
with them and subsequent conbnunications to their respective school boards have
indicated that the local boards are unable to make any financial corr¢nitrnents to
the project at the present time, but all are interested, support the project
concept, offer teacher time for staffing, and may be able to provide sane financial
aid in the future. Generally, the boards are hesitant to make more definite
c�itments until it has been decided how arid by whom tYie center will be developed.
Hawever, meetings with the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation have produced
no cooperative approach to the question of develognent.
On the night of Nov�nber 18 and again immediately thereafter I talked to Dr.
' T��:chard Trezona, Chairman of the Foundation, and conveyed to him my intent to
meet with any Foundatian m�nbers at any time in order to produce a single
ccanprcmised and mutually supported plan to the City Council on February 10. I
further offered the foundation access to all the inforniation I had or would
' receive regarding the ccs�munity interest and support for the project. This I
did in several mailings and meeti.ngs.
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Hawever, I was not contacted for several weeks follawing my i.nitial conversations
with Dr. Trezona. In early Dec�nber I contacted him and reiterated my desire to
meet. A meeting was scheduled and held at Dr. Trezona's office on Dec�nber 19,
1974. Dr. Trezona, Mark Noble, and myself were in attendance. At that meeting I
presented,Dr. Trezona with several docLUnents for discussion. Included were
tentative administrative and funding diagrams and an outline of services to be
pravided by the participants in the develo�xnent of the Nature Center. These
docLUnents met the liking of both Foundation m�nbexs arid I was told they would be
distributed to all other menbers.
I was told then that I should attend the meetings of the various
the Foundation. I strongly supported the opportunity which I wa
The meeting of the Personnel Search Ca�nittee was the only one I
atter�d follawing a discussion between the c�mittee chairman ar�d
ccnanittees of
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Follawing this meeting of January 3, 1975, I was told by Dr. �rezona that z 2 A
should refrain fram contact with the Foundation until after t�ie General Meeting
of January 28, at which time the proposals I had provided would be acted upon.
On the morning of January 28, I telephoned Dr. Trezona to indicate my availability
to attend the general meeting, if desired, to aid in the coordination effort.
I was denied an invitation to attend but was told that it appeared that the
proposals would be approved with little or no modifications and that I would
soon be contacted to meet and formalize the plan to be subnitted to the council.
' On January 31, again having received no wr.�rd frcan the Foundation, I telephoned
Dr. Trezona for the meeting results. At this time I was told that following
le.ngthy discussion and input frcan Foundation directors attending fheir first
, meeting in months as well as manbers of other foundations, it was resolved to
present a unilateral develo�xnnent plan to the City Council again requesting
that total rights to the property and opexation of a nature center thereupon
be leased to the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation with the Council itself
, . being the only city overseer or coordinator.
, Again, I must point out that I have made every.effort to conmunicate with the `
Foundation and instill in it confidence in my ability and in the city's desire
for a viaUle nature interpretation program at North Park. The Foundation, how
ever, has basically allowed me no inroads into their planning processes and has,
, instead, chosen to take the described approach. Because of the mandate of Resolu-
tion 126-1974 I must still sul�nit this report with as much objectivity as is
possible. I n t�he following paragraphs I will att�npt to clarify the necessity
' for city staff involvement in the develo�xnent and operation of a nature center
at North Park.
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Mr. William Atkins of the Park and Recreation Grants Section of the State Planning
Agency has informed me that the redesignation of North Park from a golf course to
a nature center site has establi:shed the need for the presentation of a revised
development plan to the federal LAwCON office (Appendix A). The plan must correct
all sections of the original LAWCON grant application (Appendix B) for subsequent
approval by both federal and state agencies. When develo�anent plans are altered
beyond the scope of the LAWCON guidelines, prestunably previously granted funds
must be repaid to those respective agencies.
Also, the administration of the city receiving LAWCON funds is held responsible
for develo�xnent according to the plan. Subleasing properties so obtained is dis-
couraged or disallawed by federal guidelines. A cooperative managenent plan
w�uld provide for continuity of city ownership without reducing the effectiveness
of progr�u�►ing or the input of the Foundation.
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To my knowledge, nawhere in the Metropolitan Area has property obtained with
public monies (especially matching furids) been leased to a private fotindation
along with all develo�nent and managanent rights. In fact, most foundations have
been created to operate privately owned nature centers or to provide advisory or
fund-raising services to public agencies (Appendix C). Contrarily, a group
knawn as Metropolitan Nature Centers, Inc. was formed to acquire the property naw
knawn as Carver Park and build the Lawry Nature Center. This corporation in turn,
deeded property and building t,o the recently �ounded Hennepin County Park Reserve
District.
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I N H�ID RE.SOUF�CES
1. Personnel Ser�rices. The City has the mechanisn for prdviding a
canplete array of personnel services ar�d fringe benefits to the
Fsnployees of the nature center.
2. Maintenance. The City Parks and Recreation and Public Works De-
parisnents can pravide necessary maintenance to roads, walkways,
trails, etc., without duplication of equi�nt by the Foundation.
3. Director. The City hired a Naturalist/Resource Coordinator on
July 1, 1974, aftex months of deliberation as to the scope and
responsibilities of the position. The "Position Description" under
which this positiori was filled (Appendix D) lists as the first duty:
"Develop and manage a nature interpretive program. On ,Tuly l, 1974,
the Naturalist sukmitted to the City Council a listing of objectives
(Append� E) which included the develo�xnent and operation of a
nature center. The objectives were approved but the Naturalist was
later restrained frcgn �mpl�nenting th�: program until after the
public referendtnn and North Park development, Nov�nber 5, 1974.
With the redesignation of North Park as a Nature Center it w�ould
se�n reasonable that the City Council wr�uld renew its commitrnent
to a viable nature interpretation program as evident fram the
approv:ed program budgets for 1974 and 1975 (Append� F) and the
rigorous selection procedure followed in selecting the Naturalist/
Resource Coordinator frcxn among 150 applicants. Leasing North
Park to a private foundation without guaranteed involv�nent of the
appropriate city staff wc�uld negate the credibility of the
Naturalist position and the intent with which it was crea.ted.. .
4. A-Frame Building. The A-frame building at 5815 Arthur Street
is being brought up to City Code specifications for public use.
The building will be suitable to serve as the center of operation
for the cooperating city and foundation staff until funds can be
raisecl for a permanent structure at North Park. The availability
of this building supplants the need for a temporary structure
and the associated expenditure.
CONTI N(TI TY
A cooperative agreanent involving the City would aid in the continuity of the
nature interpretive program. As Foundation di.rectorships change hands, policy
changes would be buffered by the city's involvement. Experience with other
foundations has shown quite well the steadying influence public
ment may provide.
FUNDING SOUI�CES
agency involve-
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The official involv�nent of the city in the develo�nent of North Park could only
provide additional sources of funding such as those granted through LAWCON and
the Metropolitan Council. Private industYy may be more amenable to contri.buting
to a"public" project than to a private foundation. Several local major industries
are interested in seeing a develognent plan at the present time. The I RS has -
assur�i me that aZl contri�.itions to the city for such projects are certainly tax
deductible (Appendix H) .
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The new gn�rgency gnployment Act may provide us with funds for another interpretive
naturalist and forester (application has been made with Anoka County).
Without evidence of fiscal responsibility, the city has no guarantee that a private
foundation will be able to develop and manage a nature center at North Park within
an acceptable chronology. The results of the Nov�nb�x 5 referendLUn the redesigna-
tion of the site as a nature center, and the exclusion of the ambitious golf course
develo�nent plan mandate a close hand be kept on the development plan. A coopera-
tive project would in no manner of thinking curtail the furx�.-raising power of the
Foundation.
I have attempted to list the most important reasons for city involv�nent in the
deve].o�xnent of North Park. I have found no evident public benefit yielded by
leasing the total op2ration to any foundation. The logical division of duties
and responsibilities as spelled out in a cooperative agre�nent can only help to
guarantee the public a reasonable, continuous, and efficiently managed program
frcxn conception to impl�nentation and make proper use of previously ccmmitted
resources waiting pa.tiently at hand.
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Since no coordinated planning has been possible, I am again proposing that the
City Council resolve to develop and operate a nature center at North Park coopera-
tively with the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation according to an agreement
such as that presented as Appendix G. The ac�iinistrative and funding diagram
and service outline mentioned in the "Operating Agreement" are presented respec-
tively as Appendices I and J. Appendix K is a tentative job description for the
director of the nature center. The Naturalist/Resource Coordinator position would
be dissolved as a resuZt.
Appendix L is a tentative development schedule for the nature center under such a
coordi.nated plan.
CONCLIJSION
Again, I must reaffirm the need for formal city involv�n�nt in the project. Also,
there se�ns to be no obvious advantage to relinquishing the.total program to a
private foundation. The city's monetary input to the project could be repaid
through contributions freeing the city of any fiscal obligation while maintaining
the continuity of city supervision. The credibility of the city's Naturalist/
Resource Coordinator position would also be maintained. ,
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issue. I hope
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that the City M�anager's office and City Council will concur with this
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Letter fran Mr. William Atkins,
Minnesota Planning Agency 6
LAWCON Application for Narth Park 7-12
Metropolitan Nature Centers (list and
description) 13-14
Position Description (Natu"ralist) 15-16
Proposed Objectives (Naturalist Dept.) 17
Approved Budgets for 1974 and 1975
(Nature I nterpretive Program) 18-19
Proposed Operating Agreement 20-22
I RS Publication 526, 1975 23
Admi.nistration and Ftiinding Diagram 24
Tentative Service Outline 25
Tentative Job Description
(Nature Center Director) 26
Tentative Develo�anent Schedule for
North Park Nature Center 27
Letter frcan Mr. John Cottingham, City Manager
of Coon Rapids and Resolution No. 74-112 28-29
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February 5, 1975
Dr. Dan E. Huff
Naturalist/Resource Coordinator
City of Fridley _ .
6431 University Ave. NE
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
RE: LW27-00298 - North Park
APPEr� i x A 6
URB.A-N AFFAIR� 2 E
• ST. PAUI, MINNESOTA SS101 • PHONE (612) 2Z1-3091
Dear Dr. Huff: � �
We appreciate being informed of the Fridley City Council's decision to
redesignate North Park as a nature center. .
A change in the proposed use of a LAWCON project requires the approval of
the Regional Director of the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. We wi11 be
happy to request such a change on behalf of the City of Fridley. In order
for us to submit the proper documentation £or such a request, please have
the City send us a brief letter requesting the change in use, a signed copy
of resolution 126-1974, and a copy of the revised development ��1an map.
This map should indicate the general location and use of proposed new
facilities and the map could be as small as 8 1/2 by ll inches in sa.ze.
The Federal government holds us responsible for the successful operatian
and naintenance of each LAT�TCON project. We in turn must delegate this
responsibility to a suitable local unit of government. The City of Tridley
has both the authority and permanence to carry out a successful operation
at North Park. The City may contract with a non-profit organization for
development and management of North Park,.but we would ultimately need to
hold the City responsible for North Park.
Recreation facilities for a nature center, other than buildings,are eligible
for LAWCON funding. Outdoor nature facilities, particularly in combinata.on
with compatable recreational activities,would also rank higher than the
original golf course proposal for funding. It appears likely that some LAWCOPT
funding next year will go for development projects in the Metropolitan area.
�uttding priorities will continue to be based upon a comparison of applications
xeceived and competition is likely to be seen.
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Sincerely,
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' William A. Atkins, Director
Parks and Recreation Grants Section
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Pia�ittin;; A;�:«�y, Office of Local and Url,an Affairs, 550 Cedar Sireet, St. Paul� I�IilitiCSOi1 5�I01.
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Ci�of Fr�.dley
' 6431 Uni_ver: it,�Av_enue N.F;.
Anak.�. Coi�nty
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Name Gexa7.d Davis
Titic � Cit�rianager
Addre�s 6431 University _Av_enue N.E.
ZiP 55432 Arca Cvcit� G12 Pho�ie 560-345C
� Concurrent Acquisiti�n asid Development
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�1"ni.s is a 120 .acxe tract of �and 1c,Lat�d in the Nor�.h 'part of tnwn West of Lniversity
�venue. 1'�iis ��ra ;.,c�u?.cl l�e F3cn.�;�rec1 �or �.rea�on�l3.y 1t�Cateci �ar�: that �ould ha�;e in it
a nea.�;lib��hood paxk comnl.et'e i,��th adda.�i�nal s�ace 1.0 ?�e i�sed. �.s a�ar:xniYip�l golf course.
A1ang wit11 tlae ?rOL1iSE �r1c�uld ?ae a club house plus a�di*ion�l bui.Zd�n;;s .foi stora;e and
-� main�ez�ance. Pr�p�ration, ;;r�ning, f.ill, play ec�uipr��e�t, fenc�.ng, se�ac�r �r� water,
': gaxk�ng � xeas, 1.igti�in47 and a l�xge pici��� area w�u1d be m�.de �vail.abi�, �'F�i:.s would be
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,i� Code No. S- Describe existing environniental intrusion and the
; . • mitigatioli of such.
'' 1'he lar�d is zoned industrial. Development is
encraaching from t}ie South and East. The
. purchase of this land iaill protect it in concurrance
with the Dietropolitan Open Space Plan, adopted
,�! , by the rletropolitan Council on June Z5, 1970.
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Code No..6 - Statement of responsibl_e agency's ability to finance
75 per cent.of total project development cosr and/or
100 per cent of project acquisition cost.
Explain source of these funds.
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�-Code No. 7= Statement indicati.ng intended outdoor recreation use
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� This 'is a 120 acre tract of land Iocated in the North
part of toian 1ti'est of University Avenuc. This area
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picnic area would be made available. Thi�s would be a
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r•T'his parcel consists primarily of wooded land. This
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� according to its zoning (inclustrial) ti�rill in no t�ay
preserve the land. The proposed improvement of this
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' Coae No. 20 - Statement indicating that submitting agency has
.�submitted an interi_m or five year park anci open
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METROP4LITAN NATURE CENTERS
1. Name: Carver, Hyland, and Elm Creek Parks
Operated by: Hennepin County Park Reserve District'�
Regular Fundi�: Hennepin County Board
Other Monies: (1) Pxivate contxibution from "Metro-
politan Nature Centers, Inc." (now defunct) for land
acquisition, building construction, and operation.
(2) HUD - land acquisition
(3) LAWCON - land acquisition
2. Name: Dodge Nature Center
Operated by; Thomas Irving Dmdge Foundatiion
Re�ular Funding: Dodge Foundation
3. Name: Rose and Lee Waraer Nature Center
Operated by: Wilder Foundaiion in coopexation with the
Science Museum of Minnesota
Re�ular fundin�: Wilder Foundation
4. Name: Belwin Nature Center
Operated bY: Belwin Foundation in coopexation with the
St. Pau�. Public Schools
Re�ular Funding: Belwin Foundation and St. Paul Public
Schools (contract with Belwin)
5. Name: Wood Lake Nature Center
Op erated bY: Parks and Recreation Deparbnent
City of Richfield
Ragular �inding: (1) City of Richfield:
R�ve}zue Sharing ($50,000 in 1974)
Regulax Taxes ($35,000 in 1974)
(2) State and Federal Programs '
($25,000 in 1974)
* Special District set up under Minnesota Statute 398
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Operated by: Division of Parks and Recreation
' Minnesota Departanent ot Natural Resources
, Re�ular £undingg PiTot Program of DNR thxough June 19Z5o
Will then go �Co State Legislature for permanent fundingo
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' Ope�a�ed by: Anoka County Parks Department (No prograuaning yet)
R�gular funding: County Board of Com�n3.sioners
, Other monies: State and Federal Programs
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Fi?St�(Ofl OJf�C+IV�? To develop a strong educational and interpretit�e program,
acid to develop a public relations program to manage and maint-ain an ongoing
nature interpretive program, emphasizing and using rridley facilities primarily;
but also using the other centers in the metro�alitan area to complement Fridley's
programs. • ' �
Duti�s an�1 f��s�onsi!�i!iii^s
l, Develop and manage a nature interpretive program
2. Conduct graup t��urs from pre-schaolers to senior citizens to appropriate areas.
3. Develop educational field units for all grade levels to use by the citizens of�
• � the City of Fridley. � � • • . • .
4. Plan, develop and coorciinate the selection of natural areas an�i plan ancl arrang
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nance, for use by the public in learnin� about nature.
• S. Create and establish related disglays and exhibits. .
6. Give slide presentations to groups and civic organizations in the community.
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7. Develop and eYpand neia trail opportunities and self-guiding brochures for
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8. Plans, develops and coordinates i�ith the School Districts staff and other
school or�anizations.
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9. Coordinate and develop service projects for volunteer groups and individuals.
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�� school groups, oxoanizations and indivi.civals. ' � --
11. Develop plans for th� year-round use of open space areas.
12. riake field.investigations and collect data inciden�al to the biolo�;ical aspects
� of pai�ks, open space lands and selected sites. Keeps recards of these investi-
�ations �ind oCher pro�rams and torites reports �ahen requested.. _
13. Develop a nature interpretive public relations.program.
14. Perform other related work as required.
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Kna:r{edQe ond Skill Roquired „
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_ K �, . of and abil�ty to identify floral and tauna prevalent in Lhe t�lid:aest',
Knowle;ige of tc:rms like succession, predation, population, etc., and the ability
Ito identzfy their occurrence and interpret any relevan� fi�dings to ttie citizens.
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Skills in such related areas as photography, taxidermy, arts and cr�fts and journa-
' lism. Goo3 knowledge of the techniques and procedures involved in program planning,
infoz�mal education and site analysis. . �
Ability to prepare comple�; written and oral reports, and ability to worlc �•�ell with
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Graduation from college or university with a major in game or wildlife management,
� or degree in education with a major in nal-ural sciences; plus a minimum of two
years experience as interpretive naturalist, or one year of.ez>pezience as intex- .
pretive naturalist and one year of teaching experience. ., '
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!' Graduation from college or university with.a major in game or wildlife management,
� ox degree in education with a•major in natural sciences. � �
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NATUKE TN7'F:RPR'r'.TIVi AND FtESOURC� COORbINATION PROGRAM
PROPOSED OBJECT�VES
I. 1lssessment of City properties for nature program
A. Existing parklands _
B. Green belt lands
C. Open-space lands �
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IiT. Survey of similar programs alread.y in opexatioiz in the Metropolztan area
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A. Site management plans '
B. Cost studies
V. "Mastez Plan" for management and development of "natural areas" in coordination
with City's Parks and Recreation '�ep�rtme�nt and Anoka County . •
A. Proposal for "Natural History Area" (City or CountX land)
B. Proposal for interpretive nature trails
1. WaJ.king trails
2. Canoe trails
3. Ski trails
4. Snowshoe trails
5. Bike trails
6. Trails tor handicapped
� a. Trails with hanclrails
b. Trails for w:�eelchairs -= .
-- C. Proposal for satellite "Natural Areas"
D. Proposal for Nature Center/ceniers.(Gity and/or County)
' VI. Implementation of T�aster Plan
A. Grant application and fund drive
B. Coordination with school officials for curriculum development monies
- C. Coordination with Gity/County officials for trail construction and
' other interpretive programs
D. Construction of Nature Center/centers (City and/or County)
' VII. Functions of nature center or centers
A. On-site guided and self-interpreted nature education programs
B. Off--site educational services
' 1. Lecture/slide series presentations
a. Public and private schools
b. chi�d-r.are centers
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2. Displays
a. Nature photos (interpretive scripts)
, b. Original arrwork (with nature interpretive information)
C. Coordinate use of other area nature ceiiters
D. Coordinate with other centers to develop unique programs
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, PRELIt�IINARY PROPOSED �UOGET (6 - 7 MOPITNS)
N A T,U R E I N T E R P R E T�I V E P R O G R A M � 2 a
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II ' , Re uiar Em 10 ees 6 OOQ.00
9 P Y $ �
i Part Time Employees
� Secreiary (6 htonths) � �•
1,040 Hours at �3/hour • 3,120.00� �
� ' _ Seasonal Employees � '
50Q Hours at 53/hour -- 1,500.00
� Misc. Expens�s . 1,000.00
PERA, FICA, Hosp, Life Ins, :
� Unemploym;�,it Insurance �
7ota1 - Personnel Services. . . . . . . , , � ���620.00
� OTHER EXPENSES: �
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. Postage . 1,000.00
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Postage � � � $ 500.00 �
� Paper, Envelopes, Phone, Misc. 500.00
�,000.00 �
' Office Suppl ies �
Film, Developing $ 1,000.00
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T�a,n E. Hu��, C3.ty� oP Fridley
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THIS AGREEMIIV`P, made this day of
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OPERATING AGRE�lENT
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between the City of Fridley, a municipal corporation organized and�existing under
the Iaws of the State of Mirineso�a, hereinafter called the Ci�y, and the Springbrook
Nature Center Foundation, incorporatec3 as a non-profit organization, hereinaf'ter
called the Foundation.
WITNESSE'1'f:: That the City does herby agree with the Foundation to develop
and manage the premises 1�-lown as North Park, legally described as:
S 30 Acres of NE 4 sec. 3 30 24; and The East 70 feet of the Northwest
Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 3-30-24; and i�]GT 4 of Ne u-EX
TH PT LYING G�I OF R R-SUBJ TO GAS MAIN EA,SE OVER WLY 50 FT-SUBJ TO EASE 30
F`I'WIDE TO N SUBURBAN SANITARY �EW�R DIST LYING ELY OF A LINE PRLL TO &
30 F'I' ELY OF MEAS AT RT ANGLES TO Th� ELY RT OF WAY LINE OF N P RR C0 &
Ex:i'ENDTNG NWLY ACROSS SD NW u oF SD SEC 3 30 24--6/11/65; and N 34.68
ACRES OF NE �, OF NE 4 SEC 3 30 24; and TH PT OF L�CYYI' 6 REV AUD SUB #103
LYING NELY OF RR R/W-SUBJ TO GAS MAIN F.�,SE OVER WLY 50 FT-SUBJ TO FA�F
30 FT WIDE TO N SUBURBAN SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT 6/11/65-
for the purpose of a Nature Interpretation Center. Tt is further agreed tha.t the
City and the Foundation will operate together toward this purpose according to the
Aclministrative Structure and Service Outlines attached to this agreement and
according to the following conditions:
1. TF�tM: This agreement sha11 remain in effect for five (5) years,
beginning April 1, 1975, and end3r� March 31, 1g80� unless dissolved
by mutual consent.
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I� i e e e hed e the first ne otiation session
f v (5) y ars. Th City will sc ul g
for the purpose of renewing this ag.reement in the month of January of 2 T
the year in which the agreement expires.
3. RENTAL: No rental payment sha11 be necessary since this a�eement is
not a lease for tenancy but is documentation for a cooperative
undertaking.
4. COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL: The City's "Naturalist/Resource Coordinator"
will act as the "Director'� of the Nature Interpretation Pro�am at
North Park as well as similar prograrruni_ng in Fridley's other natural
areas, under the supervision of both the City and the Foundation
according to the attached "Job Description" and "Administration
Outline."
5. POLICE AND FIRE PROTEGTION: Fire protection will be provided by the
City. Police protec�ion, along with the services of the Park/School
Ranger, will also be provided by the City.
6. LIABILITY INSURANCE: Public Liability Insurance shall be provided
by the City in appropriate amounts.
7. Il`�PROVII�IENTS : AIl improvements including:
(1) Structures, temporary and perrnanent,
(2) Alteration of terrain,
(3) Alteration of vegetation (trail and road construction),
(4) Alteration of wildlife populations, and
(5) Alteration of hydrology
shall be presented to the City in the form of a proposal submitted by
the Naturalist/Resource Coordinator to the City Manager. The City
Manager wi11 then transmit those proposals to the City Council for
discussion and subsequent approval.
8. MAINTENANCE. The City sha11 provide initial maintenance in the areas
, of tree disease control and weed control along perimeter roads. It
is understood that a port�.on of the fluzds soug�t by both City and
�' ' . Foundation for the ose of North Park develo ment shall eventuall
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]�i 1tTITNESS t�-IF1�E0�'� the �axt�,es •ha.Ye �et thei;� �iand� and seal� the day and
yea,r #'irst above wri.tten.
7N PRESENCE OF
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUN`I'Y OF ANOKA )
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CITY OF FRIDLEX
by �
William Nee, Ma.yor
Nasim Qureshi, City Manager
Marvin Brunsell, City Clerk
On this day of , 1975, before me, a Notary Public
' within and for said County, personally appeared william Nee, Nasim Qureshi and Marvin
Brunsell to me personally �mown, who, being each by me duly sworn did say that they are
respectively the Mayor, the City Manager, and the City Clerk of the municipal corpora-
, tion nazned in the foregoing instrument, and that the seal affixed to said instriament
is the corporate seal of said municipal corporation, and that said instrument was signed
and sealed in behalf of said municipal corporation by authority of its City Council
� and said William Nee,.Nasim Qureshi, and Marvin Brunsell acknowledged said instrument
to be the f�ee act and deed of said municipal corporation.
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IN WITNESS WHFREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals the day and
year first above written.
IN PRESENCE OF
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF ANOKA )
SPRINGBROOK NATURE CEN'I'ER FOUNDATION
by
Dr. Richard Trezona, Cha.irman
Dr. Donald Lawrence, Director
Dr. Walter Breckenridge, Director
On this day of ; 1975, before me, a Notary Public
within and for said County, personally appeared; Dr. Richard Trezona, I?r. Donald Lawrence,
and Dr. Walter Breckenridge, to me personally known, who,.being by me duly sworn did sa,y
�ha.t they were Chairman and Directors of the Foundation named in the foregoing instrument,
and that said instrument was signed in behalf of said Foundation by authority of its
Board of Directors and said I1r. Richard Trezona, Dr. Donald Lawrence, and Dr. Walter
Breckenridge ac�mowledged said instrument to be the f`ree act and deed of said Foundation.
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ADMINISTRATION
(Includes Program Planning F, Implementation)
Participating
School Dists.
, Director*
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Civic Organ-
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ployees and
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Overall Program
Director*
Springbrook Nature
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and Contributions
FUNDING
Re�ular Taxes
City of Fridley
State and
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CO��CEPiUAL DCSIGTd FOR ADi`1IP�ISTRI�TIO�J Ai�U FUf�DI�dG OF A NATURE
C�`� AT fdJRT�� PARK
*Fridley "Naturalist/Resource Coordinator"
Dec. 19, 1974, FOR DISCUSSION
Dan E. Huff, City of I'ridley
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' TENTATNE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DIRECTOR
OF A NATURE CENTER AT.NORTH PARK 2 Y
' 1. Meets with Foundation to aid in policy d�velopment and implementation.
2. Supervises all day-to-day activities at the Nature Center. .
3. Develops and a.mplements on-site interpretive programs.
4. Hires, trains, and supervises part-ti.me naturalist/guides and manages
volunteer aides.
5. Develops and implements habitat maintenance and improvement projects
at North Park. �
6. Coordinates with Fxidley City Manager and Council on those developments
requiring City approval.
7. Meets with local civic organizations and representatives of local school
districts regarding program development, implementation, and scheduling.
8. Meets with organizations and individu�.ls in order to obtain contributions.
9. Prepares request for state and federal monies available for interpretive
nature pxojects. ,
10. Prepares annual operating budget for the Nature Center.
11. Provides annual reports and periodic newsletter.
I2. Provides management plans for other "natural areas" in the City of Fridley.
13. Consults with city officials regarding basic environmental problems and
their abatement. �
14. Meets with other Naturalist/Dixectors and natural resource and education
specialists in order to update and coordinate progranuning.
15. Attends periodic state and national meetings of appropriate pxofessional
� societies in order to stay abreast of recent developments in natural
resource management and nature education.
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TENTAT�VE DEVELOpMENI' SCHmULE F'OR NORTH PARK NAT[TRE CF�IVZ'ER
February, 1975
March 1, 1975
- Cooperative development plan resloved.
- Application made for LAWCON development funds.
- Finalized agreement completed by City and Foundation.
- Fund drive begins.
- Office set up at A-frame bldg.
May l, Z975 - North Park fenced using f�ulds from City's con:ingency
flznd (to be repaid by contributions to Foundation) or
contributions if sufficient.
- Prograrian.ing approved for 1975 sunmer season.
- Regular guided tours begin.
June-October, 1975
November, 1975
- Prograrr�ning and fund drive continue.
- Status report on fL�ndings and proposed building
submitted to City Council.
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December 12, t974
Mr. Nasim M. Qureshi
City Manager
City of Fridley
6431 University Avenue NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Dear Nas im :
APPEND I X �'� 2$
Attached is a copy of the resolution adopted by the Coon Rapids City
Council at its regular meeting on December 10, 1974 indicating Coon
Rapids' support for the Springbrook Nature Center.
We look forward to discussing this proposal in greater detail with
you after the first of the year.
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C ity Manager
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RESOLUTICN� CCNCER\;IItiG SPRINGBROOK NATURE
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into a S�.ring'or�aok Iva�ra CEnt�r, arxi .
WHEREAS, the Sprin�hrook Na�ra Cer�tar Foundation has raquestac! the
c�operation oP th2 Ctty oP Caon Rapids ta add 34 acres within
Ever�reen Industrial Park .`.o the rri�ley development.
t�lCV:�; THEF�EFORE, P� IT RESpLVEC, �y tho Coon F2aoids :ity Ca::�cLl
that it �oas herroy exprsss Its sup�ort of ar►d encour�.ge tfie �
efforts or tha Springbrook t�iature Caniar Four�CatEon. � "
ZE IT FUr"ZTHER �ESOLVcD, that the Planning Corrimisston and �arks
. and Recraation Cammisston and City QtatP are Hereby direcwd
to :tudy �a arnpos3d �evzlopmant in dept`�' anc! submit recom-
� mendations to .tha City Cac:ncil aftsr a joirn maarirx� oP all
. agencies concerned in F�aruGry, 2375. �
A�cloptsd this 10th day o� Cacem,ber, 1974 by the Caon �ids City Ccuncil.
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6450 L'nive:sity ?'i•✓e�ue N.E.
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
De�.r Mayor Ne�:
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" The Springbrook Nature Center Foundation wishes to st�:te its initial re ;uest
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unique and valuable nature center in North Park.
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resolution: � '
RESOLUTION
I The Foundation asks the Council of the City of Fridley
for permissic:n to fur�d, develop, a:�d operute a nature
center at North Park.
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Th? Foundation will immediately .�agiri to raise funds
and develop a program.
The Foundation �r�ill make commitments to hire employees
when funds are in hand .
IV The Foundation reqaests �ermission to use the City as a
vehicle for all clerical and payroll needs and vrill reim-
burse the City for ex_penses involved.
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request, the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation submits the fallowing
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c:at� r.ompiled by its tnembr:r� ac�inr, in groups as comrn��ttees whose c�aLa
were �rawri up for anc' approc�ed by the entire Spricigbrook Nat.ure Center
Foundation �or presentatio:l 3i. t!"l1S time. Each coinn;ittc�e re��c�rt is cjev�,lo�ed
separately. .
1} C�ur Nature Center Concept and Design Committee found the fcllov��inr
direction. Our concepts are basically educational ar�d rer,reatiora]
for children, studer.ts, aduit layrr�en, teachers, an.d professio�al
participants. It includes the present energy conservatior. progr�.ms
and research and application vf the newest modern naturalist inno-
vations i<< the preservation of the environment. Ir. time it ca:� be
suppiemented by educational and special interest features broadcast
via video TV programs for shut-ins and disabled.
The design will be divided into Phase I and II. P�ase I includes
some type of temporary building for secretarial and naturalist �ffices
and supplies and equipment for teaching. I�s p:e�er�tiy envisio�ied
it would also include ?ayout of trails and the DI"GCJrar:� for {�articipa�zs
and teacher/naturalists . The probable time �chedule wo�:lc? be three
years. It has been suggested that the temporary structure k:e an
authentic log cabii�� in the true. sense , built by loc�31 people; a;,d
althougti it would be used by our personnei as an ��ffice-st�rage
building, it could be developed into a f.ontier setting to celebrate
our Bicentennial 1975.
Phase II includes development of ccmpleted nature Nroqram and de-
sign and construction of headquarters to augment and implement tiiis
progra m .
2) Our Finance Committee feels that funding is their primary ebjective.
A budget of $50,000 should be sought to help cover the ir.itial cost
of Phase I. Source.s of these funds will be comrnunity, school, ari-
vate , and public through various projects , fund raisers , solicitation� , etc .
Phase II financing has been set up as being a large amount of money
which will be sought from governmental organizations and private
sources over a long perie.d of time. Considerable cocperation with
respect to tt;e desiq,�s and concepts of the community needs will dic-
tate this amount of mcn�y ancl the types of environm�rita:ly up-to-ciate
structures which need to be finan�ed. This phas�� rannot be hurried.
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3) Thc Stuff Search Ccmmittee F:as d��veloped a graph in whicn the lin�s
of dire�tion ai�e rlarified on horizoncal and vertical !t-:v�;?s. These
graphs show the use uf a director/���aturalist (jack of a?1 trades) p�rsc�r.
dit�ccl� respo:�s Lble to the Springb.�aok Nature Centet- 1'��LI�(�3tlOC1 . I*
st�ows the use ��f volunteers, teachers, irstructors, students, and
city emp?oyee:; such ��s polir.e and maintenance persr.nnel. Jo� a�5-
cripticns of tha various positions are included as part cf the supPle-
rnental packet.
4) TE��e Schocl Cooperative Committee suggests meerinys �: ith all four
school cli�t;ict b.�ras within the region. They woul� wor;c towurd
receivi.ng authorization to work with sci.00l administra±c�rs to help
raise s,r�ecified federal anu state funds for nature-oriented work.
Ther• also want to �vcrk with teachers to develop a tr�3ir�ir.g session.
for teachers and a d�sira�l4 program �or stur?ents and a teacher%pupi�
usage probaaility to help in conception c.f Phcse II.
5) 1he P�Iunicipal Go��E:rn�neizt and Service Club Gommit.ee feels thas_
ciose cooperation Ly Springbt•ook Nature Center Fou�:u�tion with ali
governmental !:�di�s is imperative to generate the greGtest amount of
interest and participation ir. the project. All social, service, civic,
and politir.al organizatior.s will be included i,� our quest for in���.*. as
to directi.cn of aim$ ar.d funding af projPcts. It is our goal to develop
a trul�r reg'ronal ar.d cooperative venture.
The Fou;�dation is a non-partisan, non-politica? , purely voluntary organi�ution
and can therefore provide th� type �f management which is needed for tiie
Natur�: Center.
The Foundation is ready to cooperate with the City to draw up the de*ails
of a satisfactory contractual arrangement between the two par�ies. Your
cooperation is r�spectfitl;�� requested.
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�nclosures: Org�nization Charts #1 and �2
Sample C�:�tractual Arrangement
job Descriptions
Constitution & By-Laws and Articles of Incorporar_ion
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T��IS AG�;Et�'iL:IJT, made tY:is day of �
� 1975� by a.nd bett�reen the City of F'ridley, a municipal corpora.tion
organized and existing under the la.v�s of the St3te o� Minnesota.�
hereina.ftEr called the City� and the Springbrook Na.ture Center
� Foundation� incorpora.ted Flovember 29� 1973, a.s a non-profit
organization� hereinafter ca.11ed the Foundation.
� WITNESSETH: That the City does hereby demise and let
unto the Founda.tion the area known as Ir'orth Park a.nd described
as follov�s;
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of the Northti�rest �ua.rt�r of the TJorthea.st �uarter of
Section 3-30-24; a.nd N1^J � of 1�TE g-F�X T�: PT LYII'uG W OF
R R-SU£J TO GAS 2�1AZI3 EASr. OV�'t 1�dLY 50 FT-SUBJ TO EASE
30 FT WIDE ^10 N SUBUFtBAN SATvIT���Y SEIn'F.F� DIST LYII�IG ELY
OF A LIIv'E PRLL TO & 30 rT ELY OF i��AS AT RT AT�GLES TO
THE ELY RT OF WAY LIN'E OF N P Fi�, CO & EXTF,NDING Iv�1�(LY
ACF�OSS SD NW 4 OF' SD SEC 3 30 2�---6/11/65; a.nd Id 34.68
ACRES OF NE, 4 OF NE 4 sEC 3 30 24; a.nd TH PT OF LOT 6
REV AND SUB #103 LYII�G 1�'ELY OF RR P,/W-SUBJ TO GAS MAIN
EASE OVER WLY 50 FT-SUBJ TO EASE 30 FT WIDE TO N
SUBUF;.BP.N SANITAr�Y SElv'F� DIilRICl 6/Z1/65.
It is mutually �esired by the City a.nd the F�unda.tion
tha.i the environmental education project be successfully
deszgned and d.irected for the benefit of alI of the citizens of
the region; thE`refore� the City a.nd the Foundation a.gree to the
following conditions; "
1. TEFcI�i: The Foundation is to have and to hold �he
above described premises for a tern of Five (�)
years� beginnin N:a.rch 1� 1975 and ending on
February 29, 19�0.
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RET�1E,'�n'AL: This Lease may be renewed for additiona.l
Five ) year periods upon the mutua.l a.greement of
both parties. If the Founda.tion desires to renetiv
this LEase� they shall noiify the City� in writing�
at lea.st Ninety (90) days before the expiration of
thzs Lea.se. If the City a.grees to a.n additional
Five (5) yea.r lease� it shall notify the Founda.tion
that the request for an a:dditiona.l Five (5) year
lease period has been approved.
FZE'.NTAL; The _ Founda.tion shall pa.�� t� the City the
sum of One and no hundredths (�1.00) Dolla.r per year.
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4. SERVICE5 TO BE PF;OVID�D PY CII'Y: The City hereby
agrees to furnish for the term of this Agreement
maintena.nce of tuorth Park including but•not�limited
to grass cutting� trEe trimming� the clea.niiig a.nd�
removal of tivaste ma.tEria.l� snow removal� f�ence
maintenance, roa.d a'nd pa.rking lot maintenance a.nd
vehicle use� all to be a.ccomplished,by the Ci�y
a:nd set up on a regular basis undex the sole direction
of the Director of the na.ture center.
5• kULES A;�TD REGULATIONS: The City agrees to enforce
alI rules a.nd regula.tions�in accordance v��ith the
� City's ordinances. A11 conduct on North Pa.rk wi11
be sub j ect to the rules a.nd � egula.tions � a.nd af
ordinances of the City. The City wi11 supply the
needed pErsonnel to enforce said ruZes� regulations�
and ordinances� as needed.
6. POLICE �I�D FIF� Pfi0^ECTIOI�': The City �vill provide
police and fire protection.
7. IMPKOVEi��ET�1S: Any major improvements permanently
atta.ched to the property are to be a.pprov�d in
a.dva.nce by the City Council. Said a.pprova.l sha.11
b.e in writing. All perma.nent improver�ents, a.tta.ched
to the property, shall rema.in on the property a.t the
termination of this Lease and sha.11 become the
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8. LIABILTTY II�'STJF�Ah'CE Adequate Public Lia.bility �
Insura.nce shall be provided by thF roundation.
The amount sha.11 be no Iess than p300� 000.00 a.nd
- shall be increa.sed a.s needed.
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and seals the day and year first above wr.itten,
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STATE OF tdINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF ANOKA )
C ITY 0�' k'h I DLI�Y
By
Bill Nee� I�layor
Ma.rvin C. Brunse].1�
City Clerk
On this day of � 197j before me�
a Nota.ry Public within and for said County� persona�ly appeared
BIT,L NEE a.nd MARVIN C. BF,UPI5.�LL to me pE�rsonally kno�vn� whoy
being each by me duZy sworn did sa.y that they are respectively
the Mayor and the City CiFrk of the municipal corporation named
in the foregoing instrument� a.nd tha.t the seal affixed to said
instrument is the corpora.te seal of sa.id municipal corporation�
a.nd tha.t said instrument wa.s signed and sealed in behalf of said
municipal corporation by au�hority of its City Council and said
BILL� NF�. and MARVIN C. BRUNSELL acknowledged said instrument to
be the free a.ct and deed ot' sa.id municipal corporation.
IN WITNESS WHEFtEOk'� the parties have set their hands and
seals the day and yea.r first above written.
IN P�.ESF.IVCE OF
STATE Ok' MINNLSOTA )
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COUNTY ON' ANOKA )
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SPRINGBFOOK NATUFiE CENTER F'OUNDATION
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Richard J. Tresona, Cha rman
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Notary Public ��rithin and for said County, personally appeared
hICHAFtD J. TFEZONA to me persona.11y known, who, being by me duly
� s�rrorn did say tha.t he is the Chairman of the corporation named in
the foregoing instrument� and tha.t said instrument was signed in
behalf of sa.id corporation by authority of its Board of Directors
and said RICHARD J` TREZONA acknowledged said inGtrument to be the
� free act and deed of said corporation. � ;
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Naturc� Center I±o�ar�dat�orc
Box 32.i23, Frielicy, Mi»nc�ora i5d32
(6121 �32-118H
Formal educatic�n commensurate with position.
Ac?ministrative capability is the most cruc:ial requi:ernent.
Business capacity -- to adequately handle u budget fram �ro�osal
through applicatior_ and final reportirig.
Public relations -- to inspire others to woc-k for the project, to
raise funds, and to be a good visible image to the public.
Technical knowledge of ecological principles and interpr�tive
techniqu es .
Empathy. and ethics coincidental with the Springbrook Nature Center
Foundati�n anc{ the City of Fcidley.
7) Caring for the environrnent, and a belief and desir� that envi-,-on-
mental education is the graduated key to a societal environmental
conscience .
It is possible to employ an administrator who has not demonstrated a
superior capacity as a naturalist. However, it is obvious that a person
bearing excellent administrative credenti�ls as well as superior naturalist
pre�aration and experience would be superior. Annual Salary: from $12,000,
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Mr lvl� 0rr11�y, A�,.rAn Ne��m-�r��� S-I��n.l .,1 A�tn�n'�.N�s �n�i �M..bAn E. I�MYH. Prv,�e�uo���1 M.�. Amp'R. 5•��r. Memlw� M� Nnw� MdkwmY�. N�'..vtl Mt Dandd C. Sa..lYmd
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I1� WM��� J N�•ew�nriny..O,�..c��.i Or ponNd 0 tn.r•n��. V�ole... ���t Mr. Wtl:��n P. My�r.'B�nMer Or. M��r�wn B. Ton1oN. U��re���r. RECPRO.Na SECNCT�qY .
C..�r��iva B•�i M��e�nn n� N��u��l Bni.,.r Unrv+�.�ir ul M�n �nr��� W�I!H�.«��n, ul N.��n•� ���.�orv TM�Ir��.�.x�w� �nnwn�r� Iw �MmAti���un
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"Chief t:�ci�r.i,.al of;icer" shou:d be an environmcnta:lj-P..:�IIC'a�e(� pf'TSOn
' rich ia public re'.aticns capability ��nd familiar witti field zoc�io�3}�, field
batany, ��eo�ogy, �imnology, and ecological interrelativnshi�is. This per-
son sho>>ld have a broad appreciation of the direct application �f "ecoloRy"
' to tlic� �;esent :.ociety arid should be infectious with the helief i.�z "tr:e en-
vironmental e�hic," teaching and representation of the nature c�nter cor.-
cept, ba ��ery physically heaithy and �referably reflect +his upon a first
' irr�pression level, be a good speaker, and have rea�onable literary capacicy.
Some administrative capacity is also desirable since ofte�i the naturalist
administrates adult and youth volunteers and �eachers actin� as naturalists.
� i3ence , people-mechanics becomes important. Annual Sa?ary: from $9, U00 ,
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�his person shouid be a good typist, receptionist, iile c:P.T�K, have some
bookkeeping, •with formal training in business desirable. The EiZdividual.
should be a dependable and hard worker capable of self-motivar.ion, self-
starting, and independence. This should be a person who car_ relieve the
director of detailed problems, as this person �Nill be called upen to do this
more and more as any successful program grows. This person acts, in
many ways, as an administrative assistant to a director and qualifi.cations
required should incorperate this understanding. This person should be a
calm but efficient individual not bored by detai�s and importantly under-
standing his or her position in things. A prima-donna type person would
not, for example, be satisfied for lonq with handling details and remaining
lowly visible in operational profile. Annual Salary: from $6,000, with
benefits.
Maintenance--Security Officer
This person must be a general "fix-it" type person with no necessary formal
training who has the physical stature to present a"sec�:rity" image . This
person would maintain grounds, buildings, machines, and equiPment. This
individual shoutd be acceptable to local law-enforceinent officials to coordi-
nate security. This position may begin as a part-time position. Salary:
$3. 50 to $4. SO per hour. �
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The ; rir�cipal. ofiice of the corgorati,on� �t arhich the
general business of the corporati�n shal? be transacted and
�rhere tre records of the corporatian shal.l be kPp�� shall be
a� Sucr� �Iace as may be fixed fron ti.ne to time by tne board
of directors. Tne first such office sr�.11 be ai:
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Section 1. The r�onthly ae.Eting oz" the baard of direct�rs
shalJ. be held each month at the principal office of the ccarporation .
or at such oiher place as the board of dixectors aay designate� �n
the last �CiESC�3jr of every month (unless said day sha.11 be a lega7.
holiday� in ;�rhich event said man�rily meetin� sY:all be held on the
ne:ct, succeeuino business day�. iro notice of the montnly �eEting
of the board o� directors need be g�ven to any �irector.
Section 2. Spccial c�eetings of the board of direc�ors
may be called at any time by the Chair:^�an� or in his absence�
b;/ the Vice Chairman� or by a rrritte.l reqaest for a speciai
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statinb the �t�me� pI.ace� and pul pose thereo� 7 SI13��. bG' railed�
postage prepaid� .r,ot less tran five {5) days nor �o�� t��n
thirty C30} d2.ys before the cceeting� excluding the day of the
meeting� to each ciirector.
Section 3. At all meetinQs of the board of director� each
director shall be entitled to �ast one vote on any question
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the meeting of t'r,e board of direc�;ors. ihe presence of 5G� of
the mer�bershi� ef the boar� of directors shal� constittzte a
quor��m at any meetin� thereo�, although t�e dirQctors presen�
at any meeting� although less tha.n a quoruII� n3y adjaurn t��e
meeting fron ti�e to ti�e. A majori'�y vote o� the directors
present at any �eeting� if th�re be a quorua� shall be sufficient
• to transact any bc�siness.
ARTSCL : IV.
tiJaiver of Notice
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Any directar of the corporation nay make t�ritten waiver
of notice before, at� or after a meeting. ihe �vaiver shall be
filed �vith the person svno has been desi�nated to act as secretary
of the deeting, who shall enter it upon the records of the
meeting. Appearance at a mee�ino is d�e�ed a ti•raiv�r unless it
is solely for the p�rpose of ascerting tile illegality of the
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Vot;n� � Prox-
TherE shall be no voting by praxy in any election o� this
corporat�.on.
ARTIC.T.."� VT.
Offic�rs
Section 1. The Chairman shall preside at aII meetings
of the baard of directors. He shall have general supNrvisionT
direction� and active mana.geMent of the affairs of the corgoration.
He snail. exec�tte on beha.lf of the corpoxa'tion all conLractsr
� deeds' c�nveyances' and other instruments �.n �vriting that �ay be
requixed o?• autharized by the boa.rd o� direc �ors for ���:e nroper
' and necessar;� tra.nsaction of the business o�" the corpo:ation.
`' In a.11. cases where the dutie.s of any subo�dina�e a�'�icer
of the c�: paxatian are not s�ecifica.11y descx�ibed in �hese
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By-Larrs� or by resolc�tion o#' the board of directorsy re shall
o'aey the instructi�ns oi the Chairman.
Section 2. There shall be one Vice Chairaan; wl�o shall
have all of the po���ers and shall perforn all of the dctties of
the Chairnan in case of the latter's absence or disabili�y.
�he execution by the Vice Ciiairr�an oa behalf o� the corpo:ation
o� any instrament shal.l have the same force and effect as if it
were executed on behalf of the coxporation by the Chair�3n� iP
executed tivhen the Vice Chairman is acting in the absence or
disability af the Chairman.
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r.:e �er�i�r,ati�n t�at �:�� pF� son so co:�,:'icttC has �cEn dE� elict
in t:i� �.�erfor^�anc° o� his/�er d�.��ies if it is deterc:ineu by z
.:,ajo�it;,r o� the �e�:bers of the E�ard of Direct�.rs t:h� :�re:e not
a Farty there�o� althoa;:� less th?n a q�.zor��.�, or b;r onry oz• �-�e� a
disi r�teres 4ed persons to v�ho� the qu�stion �ay be referre� tV
the Eoard of Directors tr.at the pers�n so co�vi.cteci a.cted in
g��ud fait�9 for a puroose that he/sh� reason�b3.y b��.ieveci to 'be
i.n tr�e best intere:;i of this corpor�tio� s and that r.�/sn� h�d no
reaso;�a�als cause to believe that his/har con.duct ��as u�zia�r£ul..
Th�.s ccrporation shall also znde�nify a.n e�ployee v�h� is not
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an officer or dixector to �he sa�e e�tent that it does a:7 oPficer
' or director� The fore�oing righu �f inde:�nifica:ion sha�l nat
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or erzployee �ay bE �ntitled as a;�attsr of la�: or thai a3y be
l�,�fully granted to hiq/her.
AFiTICI,� �:ZI.
The ��ithin Articles of Incorpora �ion supErsede a.r.d ta};�
tr.e p1�ce of exis�inb Articles of Incorporatian and a11
amen�ents thereto.
AFtTICL�. XIIZ.
ihe v��ithin Articles of Incorpo=ation may be amended from
tiae to ti�e in the mar.ner s�eciiied by the aoplicable statutes
of the State o� i;in*:esota.
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The Secr�i�a_y sl��a�.1 reco�d alI procEe�ings
o�' the �eetinos of 1;he board of direct�rs in a boo'_ }o be �KCpt
for that purp�se. He shali give or ca�:se to be �iven all
not�ces of r�eetinbs oi the board of directors and all o�her
notic�s req�aired �;� la��r or by these By--La��rs� a�:d in c�.se o�
h�s absence or re:c"usal or neglect to do so� an;� such notice
c�ay b� given by the Chairmar ox the Vice Chair�an. The
secretary shall be the custodian of all b�oks� correspondence,
and papexs relating to the business of the cor�oraf�on� except
those of t�e Treasurer� and shall be the custodian o� the seal
o� the corparation. He shall join 1�rith the C:zairna� or Vice
Chairr!an in t�p execation on behalf of the corporation of all
contracts� d�eds, conveyar,ces' and other instruments in prriting
. trat may i�e required or authorized tc� be so executed by the
' board of directors for the proper and necessary transaction
� of tY!e business of the corporation and shall affix the seal
� o� the corporation there�o and shall attest the s�e. T.he
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Secretary shall present a.t each monthly aeetir.n of the board
of dzrecto�s a full report o� the transactions and affairs af
the corporatian for the precedinQ month and s�.il also �repare
and present to the board of. directors such other reports as it
may desire and request a.t such time or tines as it may desigr_ate�
The ninutes o" each mEeting of the board of director•s shall be
mailed to each director by the Secretary r�ith�.n 15 days
follo:ving each meeting.
Section 4. The board of directors in its discretion
may elect an Assistant Secretary� wko shall perform the duties
and a.ssu:�ne the respansibilities of the Secretary as above set
� forth under the genera� direction of the Secretary or Chair�an. �
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�t;� funds 3nc'. securities of th�_ carporation. When necessa.�y
and proper he shall endorse on behalf of the corporation all
checks, drafts, not�s, and other obligations and evidenc�s of
the payment of money payable to the corporation or cocr�ing inta
his possession, ar.d shall deposit the same, together with all
other funds of the corporation eoming into his possessi.on, in
such ban}: or banks as may be seZected by the board of directors.
He shaZ1 keep full and accu.�a�e account af all receipts and
disbursemsnts of th� corporation in books bel�ngii�g i�o the
corpora�ion, which sha�.l be open at all times to the inspec�:ion
of the board of ditec�ors. He shall present to the board of
da.rectors at its mon�hly meet3.ng his report as Treasurer of
the corpc�ration, and shall from time to time mak� such other
repc�rts to the board of directors as i� may require.
Section 6. Any officer of the corporation, in addition
to the powers conferred upon him or her by these By-�Laws,
sha2], have such additional powers and p�:rform such additional
duties as may be prLsrsib�d from time to time by the board of
direciors� subject to withdrawal at any time by said board.
ARTICLE VII.
Meetinq Procedures
The proceedings of the meetings of the board of dire�ctors
sha1.1 be conducted in accordance with the latest edition of
Roberts� Rules of Ocder.
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St.f`.r1-:i`.iq Ci��nz'i�.Lt�e$
'rht� k:oard of directo,�s rnay creatE and appoinL- such
standing ar speciay anci advi.sory committees as it m�y frc�m
time to tirne deem neces�ary for the ,prcxnotio:Z and pra�er
canduct o� the objectives of the corporationp
ARTICLE IX.
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, � The fiscal, y�ar of tne corporation shaZ]. be the calend�.r
year ..
ARTICLE X.
� � Cornorate Seal
The corporation shall have no corporate seal..
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the By-Laws and rules of the corporation, the deci.sion of the
iboard of directors shall be final.
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� Arnendments to fly-Laws
These By-Laws are fundamental, and shall. not be altered�
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a two-thirds vote of those members of the board of directors
present a� a meeting called at least in part for the purpose of
amending the By-Laws.
ADOPTED: April 30, 1974.
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AnTICL�: GF Tt�COR�OP�ATIOi�
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We� the undersigr.ed, Ricr�.rd J. Trezona and Err,est A. ?etran�? os
resgectivel�� the chairman and sneretary of Sprin�brook Na.tuT� CentGr
� Four�dution� a co�poration subject tv the provisions af Cr.apt�r 317
l�intitsota Statutes, kno�rn as the :iinnesota l�ionprofit Corporation Aci:�
� tio hereby certify that at a regular meeting oi the Directars of s�.id
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corporation� r,o�ice of such meeting, proposal to anend and rza�ure o�
suc.� proposal having been �ailed to each Director e�titled to vote
thereon at least ten days �rior to such neeting, held at Coe:r:unitY
Roo�, Fridley Citv Hall,, 64�1 University Aven�P P�'E, �n the �it:y of
Fridl�y� Coanty of Anoka as designated in such notice� on t:�e 28�h
day oi" �-Ia. , I924, resoluti�ns as hereinafter set Parth �ere a3og�ec�
by a unanimous v�te of said Direc�:ors represer.ted in pers�n or
by proxy:
Resolved that the Articles oP Incorparation of Sprin;cRook
Nature Center Foundation are hEreby amended ar.d restated to read ,"
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The name of this corooration shall be:
Springbrook riature Center Foundation
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TY:e purpeses of tr,is corporation s'���1 be e�clusi.vel;�
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chari �abl�� e�ucatior.al, a.-�d scier.tiiic� esoecia? ly but not
exclusive�.y in t'ir.nesota� by a.cquiri.n; l.ands� interests in Iar,as�
and man� gercent contro]. of lanc3s to be presErved, managed, and
main�ained as tivild�:rness preserve�� �;ldlife sanctuaries� f orest
and �roodland reservati.ons, na�ure �enters, natura�. ecosystens�
natural open spaces�' zoalogic�l and botanical reserves and
displays, public.parks, n�ans for public access to all i;ypes
o� lands and t^ all types of tivater�rays includi.r,g but no� limitQc�
to I.zkes� rivers� strea�s� sti�a�ps, marshes, and other naturaI.
phenomena to be maintained in their natural state; by prom�ting
the devElopment of educational facilities for the public; by
proao�ing such activities as public discussion groups� foru�s�
-panels� l�ctures� and pub7.ications for tae fair ex_po�sition of
pertinent facts concernin; the position oi tris corporation ar.d
t��at af other orgar.iz�.ti�r�s and politi.cal sabdivisions acld aoenciPs
so as to perr�it an indivj.dual or the p��blic ta forn .an indzpende:�t
o�inion or conclusion; by condctcting infor�3t�anal neetings for�
but not exclusively limited to� the Directors of this corporation;
by concucting recreational activities for� but not excl.usively
li:nited to� tne Directors of this co'r�,oration; by develo�*�er.t of
a publishing program designed to f urther the p:zrposes of �his
corporation; by r�search into and dEVEloyr�er:t of educational�
;�� scientific, and recre3tional uses of sucY: are�s; by devei op�er.t
of a mercr,ar.dise distribution proora:n �esi�ned to furt%�er tY-►e
.� purposes of t�is corporation; by pro�otino the use of acc,uirea
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a�,c-�ci.es; by e=;�a�ir.o in suc:^ 2'EZ3tE:'� activi�ies as r.:a�r be c'E�'^��.
�T��:EI' �O �U.:'�i.^EY' t�"'iE J:.Ir(7�SCS JF �i.�'i�.$ C�=:)O.t"2�10;1j }';/ �CC:'.L�T1Lo
a.�I typ�s oi �c �i sonaZ �ro,�er �y a::d c� :strac ��r:� tu_' �ir.�,s a.rc
o�:lcr str:z�t:I�ES .3��� othFr;��se altFrinS Iands, all ir. `art:.�-r«r.c�
of the forego�.nj purposes; bf attr�ct�.ng1 acceptira� ar.d carryino
oat the intent of gi� ts of l�.r�ci� r.^.o.^.ey� and o �nFr prcpe?' �;y' i or t��e
purpases of t�is cor�oration; b� off�rir.� advice, assis �ane�, �
support� and cooperat�.on and d�natin� lznds, �orey� a�z3 otY�er
praperty ��hen consister_� lvith tne gi� ts xec�ived to other
'� organizat{ons a:�d political subdivisio�.s a^_C: ?oEIIC1ES� in
connection with projects f urtherino thp pur�oses of this
corporation� such distribution bEing Iimited to �hose organiZ3�j.Or.s
that Gualify for e:ce:��,tion un�er section 501(c) {3) of the In�ern�l
Revenue C�de oi 1.95�r (or tre c�rresporcing provisior: of aay fut�are
United States Int�rnal F.ever_�e La:�). .
Within the fra�e;;=or� of tr.ese p::rposes, this corp�r?tian
is organized anc3 Sr_azz re operated exclusively: to ea�3ge in�
advance� pro �ote� and a��inister c::arit�ble� educati�n31� ar_d
scient�.fic a.ctivzties and pro j �cts of Every ki.n� a.nd na�ure
�rhatsaever in its ovin be:�alf or as t�,e a�ert, trustees or
representative of oth�rs; to aid� assist, and contribuie to
the support or c�rporations, associatic::�� a.na institutior,s
that are argarized anC oF�eratec exclusivel;� for s�;c:� purpasPs
2!1C� '�:13� QLl3�.�.'y as e:cP�:ot or�anizatior�s un�er �ECti.o:� ;OI(c} C3}
of the Interr�l � Ever.ue C�Ge o; ? 95`+ i�= �ti:e co� r�s��ndir,�
provision of ar;� future 'Jr_ited States I.^.te�^al P,E.�enae Latr).
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h3ve only s�;ch po,�-ers a� a, e rer,�;i.re� by a�:d co^siste::� :';:��'� .
the fore;oira� purooses� including the po�a°T to acquire �3nd
re�eive �'unds and prorerty of every kind aad nature �.�h3f:soever�
�rh�ther �y puxchase, conv�ya�,ces i.ease� gift, g?-ant, �°q��°�t�
legacy� devise9 or other�~ise� and 40 o;vn� h�ld, exper.d� ma'--=�
gifts� grants� �nd contribu�io�s oi � and to cor.� e�� tranS�`��',
and dispose ox" any funds and propexty o� t!�is cox�o�atior_
here�.nabr�ve set forth� or any af 'ther�� ar.d to le�se? Wartaa-;e�
encur�b�r� �nd usP the saQe, and such othex po�vers th�.� ay e
consistea� �ith the fore��� ng purposes and t�r'�ich are affo� de�.
to this corporation by the Minn�sota Nonp�cfit Cor�ora�zoz 4:�r
and by any' fut�.zr� Ia:�s at�end�.t�r;� thereof ar.d sup�le�.ent:jry
thereto. Provided� further� th�.t a1.1 such p�:^ers o� th.�s
corpora �ion shall be exercised only so t�:at this co� rora��ior.' s
operations s�.all be exclusively �:ithin the car,t�:pZatzor. oi`
section 54I(c) (3) of �he Int�rnal Revenue Cod� oF 19'7�:- C�?'
� the corresoonding provision of any futu;e Un�ted Sta�es Int�rnal
Revenue La�r) and of section 290.0� of the Minnes�ta �ac��a i�Y
� Act, as :�o� enacted or as hereaft�er aQended? and such secti�n
290.0� of the r�innesota Inco�e. Tzx Act� as no:r er.act�d or zs
� hereafter a�ended� shall not be taken as in any ;�ay per::1itti^g
� this corporation to have or to exercise any po:�er tha� is no�
1 tion 01(c} C3) o� the Internal :-teven:ze C�de oi 19��+
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(or tn� co:rESOOndin� provision o° an�r fu�:z�e TJnited States
; Internal REVen�.ze Lati�).
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�`ilis c�r�ora�ion s.-:�:1.1 ,n�t af�o~a p�cu:�i�.r� ;a�n7
inci�e:�t�.1��* or otrEr;7isz, to i`s �E.^:Ip2Z'3, o:�fic��s, d�,�ct��s,
O?" othe3" pri.vate persons� e�:ceFt t'�at re3.s�n�ble, COiIl�7e!?S3f:i0:
may be paid for services ��:r.dEred to or lor t,Zis co� �0?"ai:3.Ori
affecting onz or nore �f its purroses. i+c par� o; the net
earnings or ths inca�e af this corgo:ation shall i7ure ta �he
� benefit of or be distributable to a�y mea�aer, ofizcer, or
Idirector ef this corpor3tion or t� an� pri�ate person, excFp;:
as descri'aed a'.:ove,
This cor�oration shall not lend an� af its assets t�
any aember� officer� or director of the corporation nor �
guarantee to any �ther perso� or organization the pay�Ent oi
a 2.�an by any �er�ber� officer, �: dirECtor oy tr�s corp�rati�r,.
No substantial nart of the ac �ivities of zhi.s � corp�ratior.
shaZl be the carrying an oi pro,aganda� or othEr:�ise attemptin�
to infl.uence iegis_Z�t�an! and tnis corporatzon shall n�t
participate in� or intervene in tincludir.g t�e �uulishzng or
distribution of stater�ents) any political ca��aign o� beh.al�
oP any cand�.date for pub? ic ofz"ice. N�t:�rit'r�standina an;� ot:ler
provision of these articles, this corporatior� sizall not � carr;�
on any otr,�r activities not per�itted t� be csrried on Ca) b;�
a corporation exenpt from Federal inco:�e ta.Y und�r section
�OI(c) (3)� oi the Internal Revenae Cocie oi 1954 (or the
correspondino provision af �an� future Jr�ited S�at�s Internal
hEVenue La-►•�) o� (b) by a corpo:ation� contrib�.�tions to �rhich
are deduct3ble un�er sect.ion 170{c) (2) o� the Interna2. Rever,.�e
Code of 1�54 (or the co� responding provision oz� any fut�.tre
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Jrit �d � ��. �es Ir�te^�aI ::e�r<nae L�.yi) or (c; by� �. corUOr��.tx�n
FxE:�rt fro� St:te inc���e ta:c uTzd�r sect�on a9�.�5 oi tr�
�:inresot� Ir.co.:.e ^ryx Act as no��� enact�d or as h�rezf�cer a��•�r1de�.
P�;TIC� IV.
Tne period of duration of t'nis corparz�ion shall �e �err��ual.
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u�on the. disso? ution oi this Co?'pOTat{ �:2� the B�ard of
L'�rectors shall, after �a;�ing or t:.a'_siti� grovisi.on for the
cafaent of all of the liawilities of the cor��ratians dis�ose
of all. a: the assets o� the corNorat�.on exclusi.veZy for �c�.e
pur�oses o� the corporation in sucn nannex, or to sucr
organi2a�ion or organizations oroanized and opEra�ed e:cZusive:�J
for c:'13I'i ��.ble, QG�UC3t�0i13J.� or sci�ntiiic parposzs �s shall
at the ti�:e qu�lify as an exe��t organiza�lo:� or c��. gnn�.zatioa�
unuer sEC�ion 5o�-Cc)(3) or tr,� Int�rnal P�cvenu� C��de of 195�*
(a: t'r�e :.orrespondi;�g prov� sion o� any fut�re L�ni.t�u Stat�s
intprn�' Revenue La-:�} 1 zs the Baard �f Directo?•s of this
c�rpora Li on (or if there is then .r�� sucn board� as the II3�0�'�'�y'
, f the then Justices of�tne Supre�e Coux�t of the State of
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The location o� the rE�istered o�'fice oi �:�.is carp�ration
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i)1�'�C�i.J�'S 5ti:32.1. GE.' O?7G Y:=:3i �.i 'tl:��l�- fi=��-:�Z' S:�Ci::=S�'Ja :1�5
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;�eil A. Cr.r�stezsen
Dennis R. nollo�vay
Dr. Donald B. Laivrence
Dr. i�: Davin Nech
J�r.n �. I�eyrr
Aiaxk G. T�.o'cle
�:rnest A. Petran�el.o
1•rilliaa R. Pieper
Da�id D. Schaaf
Janice R. Seeger
Dr. Harr� son B. Tordofi'
�r. kich�.rd J. Trezona
Jac�c P. Velin
nEV. tivinston L. ;�Iorden
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608�63rd 1�T�er.cze �:�
Fridley7 �f�nnesota 55tr.3�
352F� �ves � -�3th Street
i;pls., t�;ir_::.s��a 554Z'- _
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22 Ric e Creck ���ay
r ridley, ::ir.nesota 55�-32
6550 Eas �: iver fi�ad
Fridl.cy, i•:�nnesota 55':32
324 Iror�+oz street �TL
FridleJ' '�:ir:nescta 55432
6 Chicka�?ee L3�C�� rl�r��i Q��riS
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a��i�ino o�at of, a:�y action, s��it, or proceEdino to �,-r:zic� u=:Y
' such director or officer or his/'r.er execu��:s� ad_�ir.istrators1 c:.•
other 1FeaI xepr2sentatives �ay re�eafter be r:,sde a pa.rty b;/
reason of his/ her �eino oy haviag been a dixector o� o�'r�c�r o�
ti�is corporation; �rovided (1) the action� s�.zit� ar p�oceediaa
s'r.al7, be prosecuted to fin;�.l deternznati�n� and it sha1Z n�t
be finally adjad�ed that he/she had been �erelic� ir� the pez'��rnance
of his/�ier duties as such direct�r or o�ficer� or (2) t;�?e ac�ivn,
suit� or proaeeding shall be settled or other:rise ter��::;.nated
as against such director or ofiicer ar his/her executnrsi
ad�inxst: ators � or other legal representat�.ves v��i�hout a�ina%
dete:mination. o:� t�ie merits� and it shall be d�texr�ined t'r�at
sucn director or. of�icer had not in any substantial e�ray been
derelict in the g�rfar�ance of his/her dut?es as c�aro�d in s�ch
act�.ora� suit� or proceedino, s4ch determir.at� on to be nade by
a�a joritp of the me�bers of the Board of Director� :�hc �vere �
not pai•ties ta such action, suit� or proceedino� althouqh Isss
than a q�sorum� or by any one or more�disinterested persons to
Mhom the quest'�on �ay be rePerred bj the Board of Directors.
For the purposes of the preceding sentence1 (a) "action, suit�
or proceeding" shall include every action� suit� or proceeding�
civil� criQinal, or other�rise; (b) the rioht of inde�nif{cation
conf erred thereby shall e:ctend to any threatened action� suit�
or prviceeding� and the failure t� instit��te it shall be de��ed
its final deter�,ina�ion� (c) � jud�,emer.t of canviction ,�n any
criminal action� suit� or proceedino shall not constituta a
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The t�embe.rs of the �o�rd of Direc�ors oy this cerpera�io,.
sna? 1 be the ortly we[:,he.: s o�`, this cor �oration, a�� eacz �e�be'-' �l
tne Board of Uirectars of this cor���a�ion shall beco�e a c:eaber
' of this carporation upon beco�ainp a �:�eaber of suc?� Board o�
Dirc�ctoxs and s2a11 continue to be a me�ber of tY�.i.s cor,00ratier.
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� as lo;�g as hejs�ie is a nezaber of such 3oa�d of DZre�to?'so rie�bers
of this corporation shall have ro voting rights� the Board o�'
� Da.rectors of this corporation s�ali have a].1 vatin� pow��.
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'' The extent of pers�aal ].iability of inemqers? officersy
and directn�s far carporate obliga�io:�s aa3 the aetliods oY
enforc��¢er.t and coll.ect�.fl:� are none� and no part of fihe property
of any Qeinber� ofx'zcer� or dixec�or of this colparat�on s:Lall be
subject to the payment of the obligations oy th�s corporation
to any ex�ent �h�tsoever.
AnTICLE X.
This corparatian sha11 have no capital stoc�o
A�rti I�LE XI .
'' � F,ach present or future director or officer, �rhether or
not in office� and the executo:s1 ad�inistrators, o� o�her
I� � legal re�resentatives of any such d�rector or off icer� sh311
be indemnified by this corp.or�tion aoainst aIl reasona�ale �
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co:,ts and expen�es (includina th., cost ol reason�ole settlEr��:�ts
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�ade vrith a vietiv to curtailr�,ent of �he ccst of litiga�iorz but
excl�sive of any a�aount paid to this corporation in s�ttleaent)
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ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY
The Council of the City of Fridley do ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Fridley is the fee owner of the tract of Iand within
the City of Fridley, Anoka County, State of Minnesota described
as follows:
That part of Lot 38, Auditor's Subdivision No. 39, Anoka County,
Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the south
line of Section 34, Tawnship 30, Range 24, distant 156 feet East of
the southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 34;
thence North, at right angles to said South line, a distan�e of 400
feet; thence easterly parallel with and distant 400 feet North of said
South line, a distance of 112.60 feet to the actual point of beginning;
thence South, at right angles to last described line, a distance of
120 feet; thence East, at right angles to last described line,a �-�istance
of 175 feet, more or less, to its intersection with the westerly right-
of-way line of East River Road, thence northerly, along the said right-
of-way 1ine, a distance of 120.8 feet, more or less, to its intersection
with a line parallel with and distant 400 feet north of the south line
of said Section 34; then westerly, along said parallel line, a distance
of 188.5 feet, more or less, to the actual point of beginning. Con-
tainin� 0.50 acres,
Together with a 20 foot wide road easement described as foilows:
� Beginning at the southeast corner of the above described tract; thence
southerly, along the weaterly right-of-way line of East River Road, to
its intersection with the northerly right-of-way line of 37th Avenue NE;
thence westerly, along said northerly right-of-way line, to its inter-
' section with a Iine parallel with and distant 30 feet West of the
westerly right-of-way line of said East-River Road; thence northerly,
along said parallel line, to its intersection with the southerly line of
' the above described tract; thence easterly, along said southerly Iine,
to the point of beginning.
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All lying in Sectior ,s4 T'-30, R-24, City of Fridley, County of Anoka,
State of Minnesota.
SECTION 2. It is hereby determined by the Council that the City no longe.r has any
reason to continue to own said property and the Council is hereby
authorized to sell or enter into a contract to sell said property.
SECTION 3. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the necessary
contracts and deeds to effect the sale of the above described real
estate.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY OF , 1975.
' ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK - MARVIN C. BRUNSELL
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Publish:
MAYOR - WILLIAM J. NEE
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toryoration VucSor
Form No. Sb�M.
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atai«.ns.�s co. xs�a�•,,Mr
�iinnesofa Uni[orm Con.cywcin; Liaak
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e!'r�i.� ,L`i�"r�E�L'�t� J)Sade and entesecl into t3iis ........................._..._.........................................�+��dcay of
..............I�o.vemb.er..............:............., 19..7.4....., L� and Leczceen..........Gity....af...Fridle�.,....a...muni.ca.pal...cA�ppxa�,zon
ALSC�'Ytlt�an:��etler tiae Za.:os of the Stuta of.._..........xzxnnesa.ta........_ ...................................., party of tTxe first part,
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an[1..: ...Geo r;�: ...:�...I.oum>e...and...P.e.�a taur.a:xt,._Inc..., .............................................................................................................................
a corPcir:�.�i�,n...un.�!.�;.G....�h.�:....J..::t:v'.a....Q.#;....Ch.c...S.ta.t�...aS...Al.i.nneso.ta .................... parGy.........of the secoi�d part;
�t�l(Ttif�i52��j, T1cat tiu+ saicl part� of tica �rsE par•t, in consideration of t)ee coue.nan�s und cr�ree-
ments of saicl rart...} ...... of tha cccon�� part, 3eereinafEer cont2irzed, 7cerebJ sells and aarees to conceJ t�n_io
said parG.......:y. of the secoied pari, ....ies...successors :.......................and assif,Tres, L� a......Ida.r.ran.ty..............:....D�er�,
accontp�a�uerl Z)J 47L 2�15,`.7'CLCt eviclrliciny �SOOd Eitl� in pzrty of tlee frsE p¢rt at tTzc da.te )aereof, or Lry an.
owner's duplicc.te certif.'cate o� title, xcpon tice pr•om.�i and ficl� par�ormanca b� s2itl pa.rt..y.......of the sc^nn�G
part, of.....i.ts_...._..._....par° of 'icis a.sres�nent, t;�e t,•aci .............._.......af land l�i�.s a,nd Leins in the Co�aicr,� u�
..............Anok�......................................._uncl SEaE. of .ilin�resoEce, dzscriLerl ¢s folloiva, to-zcit:
That part of Lot 33, Audi.tor's Subdivision Pio. 39, Anoka County, Minnesota, described as
follows: Commencing at a point on the south line of Section 34, To�anship 30, Range 2!:,
distant 156 feet East of the southwe3t corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 34;
�, thence North, at ri�ht an�Ies to said South line, a distance of 400 feet; thence easterly
� rallel wi[h and distant 400 feet 2dorth of said South line, a distance of 112.60 feet to
•� t�e actua2 pofnt of be�,inning; thence Seuth, at ri;ht anoles to last described line, r.
� d:stance of 120 feet; tlience East, at right angles to last described l.ine, a distance of
1 S feet, more or less, to its intersection with the westerly riGnt-of-cvay line of Fast
'� River Road; tnence northerly, along the said right-of-�aay line, a distance of 120.8 feet,
: more or less, to its intersection with a line parallel with and distant 400 feet north of
,• the south line of said Section 34; thence �aesterly, along said parallel line, a distance
of 188.5 feet, more or less, to the actual point of beginning. Containing 0.50 acres.
�ogether coith a 20 foot wide road easemeat described as follo�as: Begi.nning at the south-
' east corner of the abave described tract; thence southerly, along the westerly right-of-
.''�,ray line of East River Road, to its intersection with tne northerly right-of-way line of
'. 37th Avenue N.E.; thence westerly, along said northerly right-of-way line, to its inter-
^'? section with a line parallel with and distant 30 feet 4;est of the t.�estetly rieht-of-c�ay
line of said East River Road; thence northerly, along said parallel line, to its in�er-
' section with the southerly Iine of the above described tract; thence easterly, along said
southerly line, to the point of beginning.
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to builJ an,cff-sale liquor store on said property at any time prior to January 1, 1930;
the buyer, or his successors or assigns, will a�ree to sell said property back to the
City of Fridley.for the sum of $15,300.00 plus iuterest and real estate taxes which the
buyer has gaid on said real esT.ate.
Said part....s�..........oi ihe second part ;urt!:v covenaut_...5......_..and agree._....5._.....as foliows: to pay before penalty attaches
ihqreib, a11 tases due and papable in the }•ear 19_7.iz....., and in sabsequent yeacs, and al[ sDecial assessinents heretofore or
hereafterIcvied. ...----•--....5_.-----°--°-• ...............•_----_...-._---•°---•---..._..___....._--•---._..._...__._._..__._....-•------_...._.-------..........°•----.._.-•-....__......
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aiso that any'buildin�s and improvements now on said land, or which shall hereatter be erected, placed, or made tL•ero-
on, shalt not be removed thcrcfrom, but shail be and remain the property of the party of the first part until thi; con-
traet shall be fu[[y performed by [I�e part..._p..._of the second part; and at...i.ts...-.-....o�vn expense, to kcep the buildings
on said premises at all times insured in somt reiiaLle insurance company or companies, to Le approved Uy the Darty uf
the first part, a�ainst toss by fire for at least the sum of._.__}�S.tt.Yae-il-e —v81t3e--•��•�••-�-�----•--•-•---•-•--•-•------••••-•-•••-•••••--•-•------•--..-
and aglinst 1055 by windstorm for at least ttie 5um of..._...�.IASSlX�.1�_Z.�.. V.c1�.1l.�....._.....__...._.._..._._ ................................_._............
payaLle tu said party of d�e fir.t part, its successozs or assifins, and, in case of loss, should there he anv surolus over and
above tlie amount then owin� said party of the First part, its snccessors, or assigns, the batance shaii be paid over to tEie
said part._.y._...of the second Part as.........k.kS........._......interest shall apDea:, and to deposit with the qartr �f the first Part
policies of said insurar.ce. 73ut shoidci the second vart.y._..___fail to pay any iiem to be paid by said part....y.......under tl�e
terms hereof, samc may be paid by (irst partv and shall be forthwith payable, with interest iliereon, as an additional
amount duc first pariy under this euntract.
But should defaulc be made in the payment of principal o: iaterest due hereunder, ur of any part thercof, to be Uy-
stcond part._..y._..paid, or should..._........j.t..........._.fail'to pay the taxes or assessments upon said land, premiums uP�n said
insurence, or to Perform any or eitlwr of d�e covenants, a�;reements, term� or conditions herein contained, to be by said
sceond part..p........kept or performed, thc said party of tlia first part map; at its option, by written notice declare this
eontract eancelled and termirtated, and al! ri�hts, tide and enterest acqnired tluretmder Uy said second part__3+......sLa11
thereupon ceasc.and tcrminatc, and all ia�provemcnts made npon the premi;es, and all payments made hereunder slcJl
belong to saict par:y of the first yart as liquidated dnma�:es for brcach uE this contract by said second part...�._.._, said
notice to be in accordarice �vith the statute in such case made and provided. Neither the extension oE the time of Day-
ment oE any sum•or sums oE rnoney to bc paid hereundec, nor any waiver by the party of the first Dart oE its ri�hts to
declare this contract forEeited by rcason of any breach thereoE, shall in anp manrter affect the riRht of said party to
eancel this contract because of defaults sul�sequently maturing, and no extension of time shall be valid unless evi-
denced by duty signed instrument. Further, after senice of iwtict and (ailure to rcmove, within the veriod alloroed by
law, the deEault tl,crein specified, sail ,^.art..�........of the sccond part hereby specifically agrce._s_.._, uDOn dcmand of said
party oF the first part, quictly and pr.accably to surrender to it possr.s3ion of said prcmises, and every yart thereof, it
beinR understood t}�ac until such defautt, said part._�.._...oE the second part._.b&_.to have possession of said Dremise�.
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FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
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HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
COUNCILMAN WALT STARWALT
FEBRUARY 6, 1975
REPORT REGARDING STtlDY TRIP TO RUSSIA CO-SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES AND UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS
As the City Council is aware, a study trip is being planned in February,
1975, by different U.S. municipal officials to Russia which is co-sponsored by
the National League of Cities and United State� Conference of Mayors for study-
ing the way Russians hand1e municipal services. Also, there will be an
opportunity for considerable contact with City officials from other parts of
tF�e USA, as well as scheduied meetings, briefings, and sponsored events, both
in Moscow and Leningrad.
The tota] cost of this portion of the trip is as follows:
Package tour Washington/Russia and re�turn $495.Q0
Round trip, Minneapolis - Washington 175.00
Passport, Photos, Visa, etc. 25.00
Tncidentals and Unforseen (Estimated) 125.00
Total $820.00
There will be some time available to do some sightseeing and other such
activities, and the cost of this is not shown in the above total.
I feel there is something we can learn from the Russians. If nothing
e1se, we should maybe know what things not to do which the Russians are doing.
There might be justification for the City to fund a smali portion of the
total cost, say $200. But even if the City Council does not approve any funding,
I feel this trip is worthwhile and I am scheduled to participate fully, at my
expense �f necessary. I will bring back �nformation and data and make it avail-
able for the City's use.
' I am fully cognizant of the great controversy they had in Columbia Heights
about the approval of expenditures of $1050 for th�ee officials. N�w; that funding
has been rescinded by the Columbia Heights City Council.
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T0: NASIM QURESHI, CITY MANAGER, AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARVIN BRUNSELL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/FINANCE
DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ST. 1974-1 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 1975
The attacr��d resolution would order the Finance Department to
start preparation of the assessment roll for the ST. 1974-1
Street Improvement Project. For the streets involved, see
the Notice of Hearing which is with the resolution setting
the publication of hearing.
MCB ps
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RESQLUTION NO. - 1975
RESOLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ST. 1974-1
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Anoka
County, Minnesota, as follows:
1. It is hereby determined that the assessable
cost of construction with respect to the
following named improvement,'to-wit:
ST. 1974-1 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
including all incidental expenses thereto is
estimated at $
2. The City Manager with the assistance of the City
Clerk shall forthwith calculate the proper amounts
to be specially assessed for said improvement against
every assessable lot, piece, or parcel of land bene-
fited by said improvement according to law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
• DAY OF , 1975.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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MAYOR
Marvin C. Brunsell
William J. Nee
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RESOLUTION N0. - 1975
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR ST. 1974-1 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, by a resolution passed by the Council on ,
the City Clerk was directed to prepare a proposed assessment of the cost of
street surfacing including grading, stabilized base, bituminous surfacing,
concrete curb and gutter, incidental storm sewer work, water and sanitary
sewer services, sidewalks, and other facilities.
WHEREAS, the Clerk has notified the Council that such pxoposed assessment
roll has been completed and filed in his office for public inspection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley,
Anoka County, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The City Council shall meet at the City Hall in the
City of Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota, on the
' day of , 1975, at
7:30 P.M. to pass upon the proposed assessment for
ST. 1974-1 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
2. The City Manager shall publish notices of the time
and place of ineeting in the official newspaper of
the City, at l.east two (2) weeks prior to such meet-
ing.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF , 1975.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK Marvin C. Brunsell
MAYOR
William J. Nee
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
A1dOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF HEARING OF ASSESSMENT FOR ST. 1974-1 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Fridley will meet at the
City Hall in said City on the day of , 1975,
at 7:30 o'clock P.M., to hear and pass upon all objections, if any, to the pro-
posed assessments in respect to the following improvement, to-wit:
ST. 1974-I STREET TMPROVEMENT PROJECT
' The proposed assessment roll for each of said improvements is now on file and
open to public inspection by all persons interested, in the office of the Clerk
of said City.
At said hearing the Gouncil will consider written or oral objections to the
proposed assessments for each of said improvements.
The general nature of the improvements and each of them is the construction of
street improvements including grading, stabilized base, bituminous surfacing,
concrete curb and gutter, incidental storm sewer systems, water and sanitary
sewer services, sidewalks, and other facilities located as follows:
Squire Drive: Rice Creek Road to Mississippi Street
Dana Court: Squire Drive East to Cul-de-sac •
Camelot Lane: Arthur Street to the East
73� Avenue: Highway No. 65 East Service Road to Central Avenue
Bacon Drive: Onondaga Street to 75th Avenue
Sunrise Drive: 61st Avenue to TH No, 47 Service Road
Rainbow Drive: Jupiter Drive to TH No. 47 Service Road
Arthur Street: Camelot Lane to Mississippi Street
5th Street: 63rd Avenue to 64th Avenue
68th Avenue: Rice Creek Terrace to 7th Street
7th Street: 67th Avenue to 68th Avenue
McKinley Street: 75th Avenue to Lakeside Road
78th Avenue: Approximately 140 Feet West of Beech Street to Burlington-
Northern Railway R/0/W
Alley: 78th Avenue to 79th Avenue between Main Street and Elm Street
The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements and each of them is all
that land benefited by said improvements or each of them and lying within the
general area above noted.
Said improvements will be assessed against the properties within the above
noted areas in whole or in part proportionately to each of the lands therein
contained according to the benefits received.
A property owner may appeal an assessment to the district court by serving
notice of appeal upon the City Mayor or Clerk within twenty (20) days after
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Notice of Hearing of Assessment for ST. 1974-1 Street Improvement Project
adoption of the.assessment and filing such notice with the district court
within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk.
DATED THIS DAY QF
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Marvin C. Brunsell
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, 1975, BY ORDER OF THE
William J. Nee
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T0: NASIM QURESHI, CITY MANAGER, AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARVIN BRUNSELL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/FINANCE
DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ST. 1974-2 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 1975
The attached resolution would order the Finance Department to
start preparation of the assessment rall for the ST. 1974-2
Street Improvement Project. For the streets involved, see
the Notice of Hearing which is with the resolution setting
the publication of hearing. .
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RESOLUTION N0. - 1975
RESOLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ST. 1974-2
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Anoka
County, Minnesota, as follDws:
1. It is hereby determined that the assessable
cost of construction with respect to the
following named i.mprovement, to-wit:
ST. 1974-2 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
including all incidental expenses thereto is
estimated at $
2. The City Manager with the assistance of the City
Clerk shall forthwith calculate the proper amounts
to be specially assessed for said improvement against
every assessable lot, piece, or parcel of land bene-
fited by sazd improvement according to law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRTDLEY THIS
DAY OF , 1975.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
Marvin C. Brunsell
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William J. Nee
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RESOLUTION N0. - 1975
A RESOLUTION bIRECTING PUBLICATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR ST. 1974-2 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, by a resolution passed by the Council on ,
the City Clerk was directed to prepare a proposed assessment of the cost of
street surfacing i.ncluding grading, stabilized base, bituminous surfacing,
concrete curb and gutter, incidental sfiorm sewer work, water and sanitary
sewer services, sidewalks, and other facilities.
WHEREAS, the Clerk has notified the Council that such proposed assessment
roll has been completed and filed in his office for public inspection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BF. IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley,
Anoka County, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The City Council shall meet at the City Hall in the
City of Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota, on the
day of , 1975, at
7:30 P.M. to pass upon the proposed assessment for
ST. 1974-2 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
2. The City Manager shall publish notices of the time
and pl�ce of ineeting in the official newspaper of
the City, at least two (2) weeks prior to such meet-
ing. -
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF , 1975.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK Marvin C. Brunsell
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MAYOR
William J. Nee
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CITY OF FRTDLEY
ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF HEARING OF ASSESSMENT FOR ST. 1974-2 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Fridley will meet at the
City Hall in said City on the day of , 1975,
at 7:30 o'clock P.M., to hear and pass upon all objections, if any, to the pro-
posed assessments in respect to the fallowing improvement, to-wit:
ST. 1974-2 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The proposed assessment roll for each of said improvements is now on file and
open to public inspection by all persons interested, in the office of the Clerk
of said City.
At said hearing the Council will consider written or oral objections to the
proposed assessments £or each of said improvements.
The general nature of the improvements and each of them is the construction of
street improvements including grading, stabilized base, bituminous surfacing,
concrete curb and gutter, incidental storm sewer systems, water and sanitary
sewer services, sidewalks, and other facilities located as follows:
79th Avenue: Approximately 140 Feet West of Beech Street to Burlington-
Northern Railway R/0/W (MSAS)
7th Street: Mississippi Street to 67th Avenue (MSAS)
The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements and each of them is all
� that land benefited by said improvements or each of them and lying within the
general area above noted.
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Said improvements will be assessed against the properties within the above
noted areas in whole or in part proportionately to each of the lands therein
contained according to the benefits received.
A property owner may appeal an assessment to the district court by serving
notice of appeal upon the City Mayor or Clerk within twenty (20) days after
adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court
within ten (10) days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk.
DATED THIS DAY OF , 1975, BY ORDER OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY.
MAYOR William J. Nee
ATTEST:
� CITY CLERK Marvin C. Brunsell
Publish: Fridley Sun on
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T0: NASIM QURESHI, CITY MANAGER, AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARVIN BRUNSELL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/FINANCE
DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: ST. 1974-4 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 1975
The attached resolution would order the Finance Department to
start preparation of the assessment roll for the ST. 1974-2
Street Improvement Project. For the streets involved, see
the Notice of Hearing which is with the resolution setting
the publication of hearing.
MCB ps
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RESOLUTION N0. - 1975
RESQLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ST. 1974-4
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Anoka
County, Minnesota, as follows:
1. It is hereby determined that the assessable
cost of construction with respect to the
following named improvement, to-wit:
ST. 1974-4 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
including all incidental. expenses thereto is
estimated at $
2. The City Manager with the assistance of the City
Clerk shall forthwith calculate the groper amounts
to be specially assessed for said improvement against
every assessable lot, piece, or parcel of land bene-
fited by said improvement according to law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF , 1975.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK Marvin C. Brunsell
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William J. Nee
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RESOLUTION N0. - 1975
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR ST. 1974-4 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, by a resolution passed by the Council on �
the City Clerk was directed to prepare a proposed assessment of the cost of
street surfacing, including grading, stabilized base, bituminous surfacing,
concrete curb and gutter, incidental storm sewer work, water and sanitary
sewer services, sidewalks, and other facilities.
WHEREAS, the Clerk has notified the Council that such proposed assessment
roll has been completed and filed in his office for public inspection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley,
Anoka County, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The City Council shall meet at the City Hall in the
City of Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesata, on the
day of , I975, at
7:30 P.M. to pass upon the proposed assessment for
ST. 1974-4 STREET IMPRQVEMENT PROJECT
2. The City Manager shall publish notices of the time
and place of ineeting in the official newspaper of the
City, at least two (2) weeks prior to such meeting.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF , 1975.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK Marvin C. $runsell
William J. Nee
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESQTA
NOTICE OF HEARING OF ASSESSMENT FOR ST. 1974-4 STREET IMPROVEMENT
� . PROJECT '
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Fridley will meet at the
City Hall in said City on the day of , 1975,
at 7:30 o'clock P.M., to hear and pass upon aZl objections, if any, to the pro-
posed assessments in respect to the following improvement, to-wit:
ST. 1974-4 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
' The proposed assessment roll for each of said improvements is now on file and
open to public inspection by all persons interested, in the office of the Clerk
of said City.
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At said hearing the Council wi1Z consider written or oral objections to the
proposed assessments for each of said improvements.
The general nature of the improvements and each of them is the construction of
street improvements including grading, stabilized base, bituminous surfacing,
concrete curb anti gutter, incidental storm sewer systems, water and sanitary
sewer services, sidewalks, and other facilities located as follows:
Mississippi Street: Central Avenue to Stinson Boulevard (County Road)
The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements and each of them �s all
that land benefited by said improvements or each of them and lying within the
general area above noted.
Said improvements wiZl be assessed against the properties within the above
noted areas in whole or in part proportionately to each of the lands therein
contained according to the benefits received.
A property owner may appeal an assessment to the district court by serving
� notice of appeal upon the City Mayor or Clerk within twenty (20) days after
adoption of the assessment and filing such notice with the district court
within ten (10} days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk.
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DATED THIS DAY OF , 1975, BY ORDER OF TiiE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK Marvin C. Brunsell
Publish: Fridley Sun on
MAYOR William J. Nee
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� T0: NASIM QURE , ,
FROM: MARVIN BRUNSELL, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/FINANCE
DIRECTOR
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� IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
SUBJECT: SEFI�R, WATER, AND STORM SEWER
N0. 114
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DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 19�5
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The attached resolution would order the Finance Department to
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start preparation of the assessment roll for Sewer, Water, and
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Storm Sewer Improvement Project N. p
I� , the areas invalved, see the Notice of Hearing which is with the
'� resalution setting the publication of hearing.
We are tentatively setting the date of the assessment hearing
,' as March 10, but there could be some problems in getting this
� . roll ready in time, and we may have to postpone the date of
the assessment hearing to a later date.
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RESOLUTION N0. - 1975
RESOLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SEWER, WATER,
AND STORM S�WER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 114
BE TT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Anoka County,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. It is hereby determined that the assessable cost
of construction with respect to the following
named improvement, to-wit:
SEWER, WATER, AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NO. 114
including all incidental expenses thereto is
estimated at $
2. The City Manager with the assistance of the City
Clerk sha1T forthwith calculate the proper amounts
to be specially assessed for said improvement against
every assessable lot, piece, or parcel of Iand bene-
fited by said improvement according to law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF , 1975.
MAY�R
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK Marvin C. Brunsell
William J. Nee
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RESOLUTION N0. - 1975
A RESQLUTION DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED�ASSESSMENT
ROLL FOR SEWER, WATER, AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 114
WHEREAS, by a resolution passed by the Council on �
the City Clerk was directed to prepare a proposed assessment of the cost
of water and sewer laterals, water and sewer services, storm sewer system,
and other facilities.
WHEREAS, the Clerk has notified the Council that such proposed assessment
roll has been completed and filed in his office for public inspection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley,
Anoka County, Minnesota, as follows:
1. The City Council shall meet at the City Ha11 in the
City of Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota, on the
day.of , 1975, at
• 7:30 P.M. to pass upon the proposed assessment for
SEWER, WATER, AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
N0. 114.
2. The City Manager shall publish notices of the time
and place of ineeting in the official newspaper of
the City, at least two (2) weeks prior to such
meeting.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF , 1975.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK Marvin C. Brunsell
MAYOR
William J. Nee
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF HEARING OF,ASSESSMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER, WATER, AND STORM SEWER
IMFROVEMENT PROJECT N4. 114
Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Fridley will meet at the
City Hall in said City on the day of 1975 , at 7:30
o'clock P.M., to hear and pass upon all objections, if any, to the proposed
assessments in respect to the following improvement, to-wit:
SANITARY SEWER, WATER, AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 114
The proposed assessment roll for each of said improvements is now on file and
open to public inspection by all persons intere�ted, in the office of the
Clerk of said City.
At said hearing the Council will consider written or oral objections to the
proposed assessments for each of said improvements.
The general nature of the improvements and each of them is the construction of
� water mains, sanitary sewer, laterals and service connections, storm sewer and
appurtenances and drainage facilities for drainage tributary to ditches and
drainage basins in the following areas:
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Property that is bounded by 66th Avenue on the North, 61st Avenue on�the
South, Arthur Street and Kerry Lane on the West, and Stinson Boulevard on
the East. -
Property that is bounded by 81st Avenue on the North, Osborne Road on the
South, Main Street on the West, and University Avenue on the East.
McKinley Street: 75th Avenue to Lakeside Road.
' The area proposed to be assessed for said improvements and each of them is all
that land benefited by said improvements or each of them and lying within the
general area of the above noted boundaries.
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Said improvements will be assessed against the properties within the above
noted areas in whole or in part proportionately to each of the lands therein
contained according to the benefits received.
DATED THIS
DAY OF , 1975, BY ORDER OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY.
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ATTEST:
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Publish: Fridley Sun on
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MAYOR William J. Nee
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