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THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
The Publ�c Hearing Meeting of the Fridley City Council of September 75, 1975 was called
to order at 7:38 P.M. by Mayor Nee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee welcomed those present at the me�ting and invited them to �oin the Council in
saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSE�T
PRESENTATION OF AWARD-
Councilman Fitzpatrtck, Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Kukowski,
Councilman Bretder, Councilman Starwalt.
None.
YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - KAM METCALF - YOUTH PROJECT COMMITTEE
Mayor Nee called Ms. Metcalf forward and explained she was not able to continue
her duties on the subcommittee because she was gotng off to college. He read the
cert�ficate aloud and presented and thanked Ms. Metcalf for her coniribution.
ADOPTION OF AGEN�A
Mayor Nee said he would like to discuss the possibility of issu�ng '�ine licenses
in the City. i�ayor Nee said Mr Glen Wong had asked him the possibility, an� with
recent legislation, he felt this may be possihle
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt the agenda with the addit�on of discussion concerning
the issuance of Wine l�censes versus liquor licenses. Seconded Uy Councilwoman Kukowski.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously
PUBLIC HEARINGS•
PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION
The Public Works Director explained the request to vacate the easterly 66 feet
of street easement on the south portion of Tract C, Registered Land Survey ho. 3,
He explained the area to be south of 6Rth Avenue and east of Old Central, He said the
request is made to allow construction of a sirgle family dwelling. 7he Public Works
director further pointed out that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the
request with the clarification to be made on the street dedication south of 69th Ave.
The Public Works Director briefly expla�ned the vacation would be needed to allow
placement of the house on the lot along with the installation of the private cesspooi
and dra�nfield and well systems. He said also tFat this vacation would be necessary
to improve the property without destruction of the terrain.
The Public Works Director indicated ihr. Vander Lugt was present to answer any
of the Council's questions.
The Public Works Director stated that this easement was the principle easement and
access to Rice Creek and now it would be possible to gain access from the Park on Old
Central or obtain a conveyance on the lot to the east whtch is currently tax forfeit and
� being held for the open space plan.
Councilman Starwalt questioned the meaning of the stipulation recommended by the
Planning Commission. lhe Public Works Director said there was some confus�on on where
tha roadway was located and this had been clarified. Councilman Starwalt quest�oned
tf it would be logical for the person who owns the ad�o�ning easement on the North of
Tract C also vacate the easement at this time. The Public Works D�rector said there had
6een no application for thts type of vacation at the present time, He mentioned the
owner of the property would have to follow the due course of action Counc�lman Starwalt
asked what the C�ty"s obligation would be for the ma�ntenance of the roadway in thls area.
The Public Works Director said the area 5s being plowed now only to th� end of Outlot P
and this will continue after the vacat�on,
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Councilman Breider asked how the access to the property would 6e gained if the
easement is vacated. The Public Works D�rector said the ad,7oining property owner is
agreeable to the petitioner obtaining a driveway easement.
Mr. Ing Siverts, 6850 Siverts Lane, addressed the Council and indicated he was
the ad�oining property owner and is in favor of the vacation.
1�1r. Verlyn Vander Lugt addressed the Council and stated that the Public Works
�i�°ector had expressed his feelings in the matter and he had nothing to add at th�s time.
Councilman Starwalt asked how soon the applicarrC would begin construction after the �
approval of the vacation. Mr. Uander Lugt mentioned that he had no plans to build at the
pres�snt time. He said he was in the process of acquiring the property for building
or future development and as an investment. He said he would like to have ail of the bugs
out of the proposal before final purchase is made. He said if the easement is not vacated,
there would not be adequate area to build on the property with the construct�on of the
private drainfield and well.
A question was raised concerning the ownership of the property currently, and whether
the curr•ent owner was in concurrance with the vacation. The Public Works Director said
the owner Mr. Eberstein had signed the appl�cation for vacation of the easement.
MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilwoman
Kukowski Upon a voice vote, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager asked the petitioner what the least amount of area would be that
would allow the construction of the house. He said the registered land survey had be�n
prepared for this area with the concern to allow the access to the dam and creek area
and he questioned the City relinquis��i��q any more property than is necessary for the
construction. He said with the area in the easement, this would 6e almost a complete
building site in itself. Mr. Vander Lugt explained the layout of the parcel of property
stating it is 8/10's of an acre which seems like a large parcel, but due to the elevation
of the ground there is a minimal amount of land that is high enough to allow the septic
system He stated to allow enough area for the house and the private systems, the entire
easement would have to be vacated. He explained thts consideration was based on informa-'
tion from the Comprehensive Health Department of Anoka County.
The City Manager said if the City is not able to obtain the easement to the east
the park property would not have access He said there should be some reasonable
compromise
P9ayor Nee questioned if the City Manager was indicating if the easement is vacated,
that the City may not have anyway of getting into the park. The City Manager said the
easement currently being d�scussed is the only legal access that the City has at the
present time. The City Manager said maybe the petitioner could live with the vacation
of only 33 feet of the easement.
Mayor Nee questioned the grade elevations and asked if it would be possible to
drive to the creek area on thts easement The Public Works Director said the area is
very steep and it would be quite difficult to get through the area. Mayor Nee commented
that he thought the City was sure that the easement would not be needed. The Public
Works Director sa�d there would be no problem in obtaining the easement from the County
on the tax forfeit property to the east„ He said this would only involve some paper work.
He mentioned that if there was a need for access to the creek, this would only create a
�og in the access.
P-1ayor Nee said he thought it was very serious the way people could not get into this
park unless they walk in. The Public Works Director mentioned that the area is quite
natural and wild. He said the construction of a road would be very difficult and very
expensive. He said the City would be able to start the process of obta�n�ng the easement�
and it ts only a paper work process� Mayor Nee asked if the County would charqe the
City for this portion of the necessary easement. The Public Works �irector said he had
not acquired the property, it �s still in the hands of the County. He said the reper
work could be startedo Mayor Nee asked if the parking for the park be on parcel 500,
The Public Works Director said yes, th�s parcel would allow for parking and access,
The City Manager said he would suggest that the applicant put the layout of the
house on the land on paper which would show the placement of the house and the trees,
He again questtoned if the applicart would need the entire parcel vacated.
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Mayor Nee asked if the hearing could be closed at the present time and the City
Manager said he could see no reason for the hearing to be continued He said the
matter could he brought back to the Council with the additional information.
Mayor Nee asked if the matter could be brought back the following week and the
City Manager said potentially yes.
PUBLIC HEARING ON UACATION REQUEST SAV #75-Q8, BY LEO LEMKE, TO VACATE PORTION OF 47TH
AVENUE. AND ALLEY E SFMENT IN PLYM UTH DDITI N.
�The Public Works Director mentioned the area to be vacated to allow the construction
of a sinale family dwelling on the southeast corner of 47th and 3rd. He explained that
the Planning Commission recommended approval of the request with stipulations concerning
acquisition of drainage and utility easements. He said there had been no ob,7ections to
the vacation from any of the residents of the area He also mentioned that the utility
companies had been contacted and they have no ob,7ect�ons to the easement as long as
certain easements are maintained.
The City� Manager sa�d the proposed lot would nct meet the 75 foot frontage require-
ments of a building site Mayor Nee asked if it would be possible for the petitioner to
purchase a portion of the vacated easement to the south. Mr. Lemke said he had not
talked to the adjoining property owner on this question. Mayor Nee said if Mr. Lemke
would purchase all or a portion of the vacated easement, there would be enough frontage.
Mayor Nee questioned if the applicant would need a variance for the frantage.
The Public Works �irector pointed out that if a plat was approved 6efore 1955 and
the lots would be 6elow size, they would be buildable without this type of actton or
variance
Councilman Fitzpatrick asked if the person ad�acent to the easement is aware that
she is going to acquire additional land through the vacation, The Public Works Director
said the owner had received notification of the hear�ng. Councilman Fitzpatrick mentioned
with the vacat�on of the street, the parcel would not be a minimum lot. Mayor Nee said
legally, the additional property would not be needed. The City Attorney said this is
'true. The Public Works Director said the precedent of the area had been set by the
ma�ority of the butlding sites being 80 feet wide The City Attorney commented that the
site ad,7oining would be 110 feet wide if they vacated the easement. He continued to
comment �t may be helpful to both of the property owners if they would come to some
aqrPement.
Mayor Nee explained the procedure for the vacation of the easement and asked that
the petitioner contact the adjoining property owner and determine if it would �e
possible to acquire additional property.
The City ManagEr mentioned that the City Counctl had mentioned that there is a
shortage of open land in this area and asked if the City Council would like to look at
th�s land for some public use. He said he wanted to be sure that the Council had
discarded this idea before vacating the easement. He said it may be possi6le to create
a tot lot or something like it. He thought if this was the case, it would be better to
bar,aiin before the property is vacated and better to acquire than other parcels,
Councilman Fitzpatrick mentioned the easement in this area 'is for a roadway and the
City would have to acquire the right to use the parcel for seme other use, Mayor Nee
said the po�nt the City Manager is trying to make ts that this acquisiti�n of use would
be much cheaper than the outright purchase of other property.
The City Manager mentioned that the owner of the newly created building site
would be charaed for water and sewer rates, since this had not been taken care of in
� the past. He suggested that the petitioner prepare to have at least $1,200 additional
financing. Mayor Nee said they would have to also pay for the service corrnections,
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatr�ck to close the public hearing, Seconded �iy Counc�ln
man Starwalt, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unam mously and the public hearing closed at 8:14 P,M.
Councilman Fitzpatrick mentioned that the pet�tioner should get 1n contact with
the ad,7acent property owner and check into whether or not it will be poss�ble to
purchase additional property. He asked that the applicant call him and inform him of
this matter It was the consensus of the Council that Councilman Fitzpatrick notify
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PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1975
the Administration when this item was to be considered for first reading.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION REQUEST SA� #75-05, BY RICHARD KDK, TO VACATE DRAINAGE AND
iiTri TTV rncrnnrmT i nrnTrn nT cci� M!`VT�II �v cTOrrr ni r
The Public Works Director explained the area proposed for vacation as the
westerly portion of the drainage and utility easement or 85.36 feet on Lot 6. He said
there is not suff�cient area to allow access to maintain the easements in this area
because of the encroachment of the garage on the existing easement. Mr. Sobiech
mentioned that Mr. Kok was present to answer the Council's questions. He said there
had been no ob,7ections to the vacation of this portion of Che easement, but the re-
mainder of the easement on this side of the lot would have to be maintained to allow
the easement to be continuous in the block. He also mentioned there is a low area and
if in the future this would have to be drained, this easement would have to be retained
to satisfy this property owner.
The City Manager asked how much the garage encroached into the easement and the
Public Works Director said about 1 foot. The City Manager asked why not only 1 or 2
feet of the easement would be vacated at this time. Mayor Nee responded if the City
does not need the easement, why not vacate all of it. The Public Works Director said
there ls no need for the C�ty to retain the entire easement. The G�ty Manager asked
where the storm sewer was ava�lable. The Pu61ic Works Director explained that this is
on McKinley and the northwest corner of Mississippi. The City Manager said this ease-
ment was only six feet. The Public Works Director said the easement to be used was six
feet with the addition of six feet on the other adjoining property or Lot 8.
Councilman Starwalt said this would provide a 12 foot �asement all the way to
Mississippi Street.
P70TION by Councilman Starwalt to close the puhlic hearing, Seconded by Council-
woman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voicing aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried una m mously and the public hearing closed at 8:31 P_M,
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PUBLIC FIEARING ON VACATION REQUEST SAW #75-09, BY FRI�LEY ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, '
TO VACATE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT, LOCATED AT 472 OSBORNE ROA� N.E.
The Publ�c Works Director explained the request to vacate a utility and dra�nage
easement which lies between Lots 1-5 and 8-12 of Block 1, Osborne Manor, 2nd Addition
which will be moved to the new property line He explained that there is
also a lot split be�ng considered by the City, Mr, Sob�ech said there are no objections
on the part of the City to th�s request, He also explained that they had received letters
indicating they had no ob�ections to the vacation of the easement if the new 12 foot
easement was made available, There were no objections from the area residents.
Mayor Nee asked �f the lots are not currently sp19t and questioned if the current
hearing was premature, The Public Works Director said the items would be brought bacl<
to the Counc�l for considerat�on concurrently,
Councilman Breider questioned the current status of lots 8 through 12. The Public
Works �9rector indica±ed that the petitioner is in the process of purchasing the portion
of these lots. Councilman Breider asked the status of the lots south of the easement
The Pu61ic Works Director said the hospital would still own this portion of the lots
Mayor Nee asked if the portion of 76th Ave ad�acent to the lots had been vacated and
the �ublic Works Director said yes. Councilman Breider said these lots would 6e a part
of the hospital property and the Publ�c Works D�rector said yes. The City Attorney
mentioned the only lot with access is Lot 7 because of the vacation of the street.
The City P�anager suggested if the City Council is going to approve the split and
vacation that the parcels or lots be combined to form one parcel or Lot, He also '
mentioned that there is a low oortion of property owned by the Church and he would like
the drainage problems in this area to be solved. The Public Works Director indicated
that he had not seen any improvement plans for thts property. The City Manager said
this point should be checked to allow the City to be clear on this point. The Public
Works Director said there is a catch basin on the south side of 76th at 5th that could
be made use of There was additional discussion on the placement of the ut�littes and
use of the area improvements,
A representat�ve of the church questioned if the grading could 6egin at the present
time. He explained the adjacent hospttal property was graded and this left a 15 foot
drop from the church property to the hospital property and they would like to begtn
moving the sand. The City Manager satd the City Council would be able to give an
indication on the approval the coming week. Mayor Nee asked tf this would 6e sufficient
time. The representative mentioned that the work would be done by someone in the Charch
and he mentioned the possibility that he may not be available after the coming week.
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The City Manager said if the grading is to 90 ahead, he would like the applicant
to agree to take care of the drainage and the combination to make this one parcel of
property. Mayor Nee asked if the applicant had any objections to these stipulations
and the Church representative said he had no ob�ections.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to close the pubiic hearing. Seconded by Councilman
Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voicing aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion r_arried
unanimously, and the public hearing closed at 9 47 P.M.
'Mayor PJee polled the Council to determine if there were any ob�ections to the
vacation of the easement and all voiced the opim on that there would be no ob�ections
as long as the stipulations are agreeable. Mayor Nee said he assumed that the adminis-
tration would allow the applicant to go ahead w�th the grading.
PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION REOUEST SAV #75-10. BY ROBCRT HINRICHS. TO �ACATE UTILITY
The Public Works �irector explained the request ior approval of a vacation of a
10 foot drainage and utility easement on Lots 5 and 6, 81ock 1, 6rookview Terrace 2nd
Addition to allow the construction of an addition to the existing garage. He said the
anplicant will also need a variance to allow the construction to be three feet from the
lot line rather than five. He explained the petitioner was present to explain the request
Councilman 6reider asked if there was any one present to voice any o6�ections to
the vacation or the variance and there was no response.
Mayor Nee asked if the City would need the easement. The Public Works Director
said no and there would be no need for the easement �n the future_
MOTION by Councilman Breider to close the public hearing, Seconded by Councilman
Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all votiny aye, �Qayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously and the public hearing closed at 9:51 P.M.
Councilman Breider said the petitioner had asked that he may begin construction
'prior to the complete process of the vacation and asked if the members of the Council
would have any objections. Mayor Nee polied the Council and ii�dicated there were no
ob�ections to the apolicant beginning work at the present time. Mayor Nee said the
Council would consider the first readir�g of the ordinance the coming week. The City
Manaoer said he did not believe it would be necessary for the pet�tioners to attend the
meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING ON FIhAL PLAT P.S. #75-C2. HEhRIKSCN ADDITION, BY LEIF HENRIKSEPI
The Public Works Director explained the proposed plat to consist of 8 Lots as
indicated on Page 6-F of the Council agenda. He satd the Planning Commiss�on had
recommended approval of the plat subject to the determination of access to the area
to Riverview Terrace. He explained the proposed access as noted in the agenda and
said at the present time it would be necessary to obta9n a number of easements and
also the installation of utilities for the proposed plat. He explained the various
easements needs and alternatives and said the City hoped that the petitioner would aid
in the acquisition of the easements. Tlie Public Works Director said �here are some
area residents who are not pleased 6y the proposal of acquisition of the necessary
easements He said he had made an on-site inspection and the house to the south side,
7161 is sei back quite a distance and easements could be acquired from this property,
He also mentioned that the northerly home is quite close and not much could be ac-
quired from this property. He added, quite a number of trees would have to be
removed to allow this access.
�The Public Works Director also mentioned that there is a drainage problem in the
area which had been b��ought to his attention by a school d�strict representative, He
said this aspect would have to be worketl out so that there is no additional �Nater
directed to this area.
Mayor Nee asked how wide a street they were talkinq about. The Pu61ic Works
Director said 36 feet roadway with back to back curb, He mentioned in some areas in
the City the roadway has been reduced to 31 feet. He said the minimum amount of ease�
ment recommended by the Planning Commission is 4D feet He said the normal requirement
of the City is 50 feet. He said the City would like to acquire a minimum of 10 feet
of easement and hopefully more.
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Mayor Nee said if the roadway is paved, the pe�ple of the area would get charged
for this improvement. The Public Works Director agreed with this statement and said
this would 6e up and down Riverview Terrace. Mayor Nee asked if the people in the new
plat would be charged and the Public Works Director said for what abuts their own houses.
Mayor Nee asked if the school District would be charged for the assessments on Lot 1 and
the Assessor said they would be assessed
Mayor Nee asked �f the plat is approved by the Council H�ould it be incumbent on
the City to supply the access and improvements. The City Manager said this question is '
the reason that the Council should talk to the people of the area.
Councilman Starwalt asked what is status of the property to the south of the plat
and the Public Works Director said this is vacant and owned by the school district.
Councilman Starwalt asked how access is obtatned by the people on lots 31 and 32 and
the Public Works Director said there is a narrow dirt road from East River Road to
Riverview Terrace. The Public Works Director mentioned that they would not get in-
volved in the improvement of this area all the way to East River Road. He said this
would be a blind intersection with the curve.
Mr. Leif Hendricksen addressed the Council and noted that the two properties next
to the proposed plat do not have sewer, but they do have water. He mentioned this
improvement could provide the utilities to the lots that do not have sewer. Mr. Henrickson
continued to comment that if the property would not be approved as proposed, he would
like the Council to ind�cate this. He said if the plat �s not approved, he would not
pay the taxes on it and they would not continue plans to develope the property. He
said he could understand the feelings of the people on River View Terrace and �f the
property is land locked he would like to know at the present time. He mentioned he had
planned to build two models.
Councilman Fitzpatrick said the basic queshion is the acquisition of an additional
ten feet of right of way
Mr. Gordon Sanpster, 7169 Riverview Terrace, addressed the Council and satd he '
resided on the north side of the proposed right of way. He said he would like to make
a correction in the amount of easement available. He said the 30 feet of easement
only goes as far as River View Terrace and the remainder is 18 feet to the East River-
Road Mayor Nee asked �f the balance of the property is owned by the school and Mr.
Sangster said yes. Mr. Sangster presented a brief history of his property as indicated
in the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting. He mentioned he thought the ac-
quis�tion of the additional easement and the installation of the roadway would be very
difficult and said he did not 6elieve the access to East Rtver Road would be totally
ridiculous. He said it would not be worse than the other access to East River Road.
He s�id the acquisition �r construction of the roadway would cause big problems for the
two abutting property owners.
Mayor Nee asked Mr. Sangster how he would feel about a lesser surface. He said
if this is a matter of assessments, he would rather do without the improvement, but
if this is a solution to the development of the area he would say this would be okay.
The City Manager asked Mr. Sangster if a 30 foot roadway with the acquisition of
temporary construction easement would be suitable, Mr. Sangster said there are quite
a few large trees in the area wh�ch shade the south side of his hous?. The City Manager
said this is a critical point and it had been talked about before.
The City Manager satd they would have to consider the access, easements and
assessments to be levied when the Counc�l discussed this proposed plat. He suggested
that perhaps in this case, the developer should pay more than his share for a normal
plat and work with the neighborhood for the additional properties.
Mr. Benedict Novak, 145 712 Way N E. Lot 34, addressed the Council and indicated '
he would be charged quite a bit for the assessments and questioned what he would get
out of it The City Manager questioned if this parcel would 6e large enough to be two
building sites. Some discussion followed concerning the placement of the house and
the City Manager said if it is two building sites he would be assessed for two bu�lding
sites.
Mr. James Hedron, School District #14 addressed the Council and indicated that the
School had sewer and water services to serve their property and they would not want
to pay two t�mes for that service. Mr. Hedman also mentioned there is a drainage pro-
blem and at one time the school had to pump the water on to 71st Avenue. He also
mentioned that the School Board had discussed the easement dedication in the past and
he did not know how they would react to the question at the present time since there
are now new members on the board. He said he had discussed the question of eminent
domain with the Board Attorney and he had indicated that this could not be done and
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Councilman Starwalt indicated he did not think the City Council could determine
at the present meeting whether or not the plat would be approved as proposed. He said
there are many questions that have to be answered and it would take time to get these
items worked out.
�Mr. Don Nielsen, 115 712 Way N E. said he would be opposed to access to East
RiverRoad because of the curve. He said he would like the City to put up a permanent
baricade at this end of the road.
Mr. Burt �ahlquist, 7161 River View Terrace, addressed the Council and said most
of the points of concern to him had been expressed to the Council He said he would
ob�ect to being assessed for land which is going to be of no use to himself. He
mentioned the installation of the roadway would have a very definite impact on the value
of his property and would involve the removal of at least 12 trees. He said he could
not agree to selling the easement
Councilman Fitzpatrick said people all over the City have paid side yard
assessments for roads that they do not feel are of any value to them. He said he
understood the point about the assessments on this property, this had come up 1,000
times.
Mayor Nee asked what the impact would be if the City condemned 12 feet Mr.
Dahlquist expressed reluctance to this idea and asked if there was some alternative.
Mayor Nee asked if the property were to be acquired, it would have to be done so by
condemnation, he would not sell the property and Mr Dahlquist said yes.
Mayor Nee said he thought the property could and should be developed. He said he
liked the idea of homes being built there. He said if they were unable to determine
the access, there will be no plan for development. Mayor Nee said he thought that this
�was beautiful land and that Mr. Henrickson built good homes. He said he would like
to see the current problems resolved, but this will take some work.
Mayor Nee said the question is compounded by the use of public money which the
school district would have to pay for the assessments. He said he agreed with the
corrrments of Councilman Starwalt in that the Council could not be pushed into a quick
decision. He said he thought if they took some time and tried to work out the problems,
it would be better.
The City Manager mentioned if there is to be d�scussion on the acquisitior of the
easements and the cost of the improvement, he thought the Council should hold a hearing
on the cost of the utilities and the roadway. He said some people are going to ob,7ect,
but tf the Council felt the problems need to be resolved, there should be a hearing.
Councilman 6reider questtoned how long it would take for approval of the plat with
the settlement of the various problems involved. He asked if this could possibly allow
construction the coming sprin9. The Public Works Director sald he thought this would
be possible He added, he thought to start before the coming w�nter would be unfeasible.
The Public Works Director asked if the City should proceed with the public hearing
on the improvement in the area. He said the acquisition of the easements would have to
follow a public hearing on the improvement. He said otherw�se, the City would not be
able to condemn the needed easements.
�Councilman Breider said he thought the Administration could have some proposal
prepared by the next hearing meeting. The Public Works �irector said the Public
Hearing would have to be in November due to the fact that there is no Publtc Hearing
meettng in October scheduled. The City Attorney said he thought Councilman Bretder was
talking a less formal presentation. Councilman Breider suggested that the matter be
handled similar to the problem on Benjamin Street with some tentative costs and
alternate proposals. The Public Works Director explained that in the Ben,7amin case,
the City did have an improvement pro,7ect.
The City Attorney said this is basically a question of the amount of r�ght of
way that would have to be acquired, and the City"s authority to acquire such easements
He said the adverse effect to the two homes that the road would have to go between will
also have to be considered. He said if the Administration can come back with a report
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to the City Council, it could be determined if it is worth ordering the report an
the pra�ect, etc
Councilman Breider asked if this could be prepared by the first meeting of the
coming month and the Public Works D7rector said yes, he believed the people could 6e
contacted before this time.
The City Manager said the problem is in the right of way and no one is qoing to �
give it to the City. He mentioned that he had appeared before the school board on
this question in the past and at that time they were agreeable. He �aid they would
have to go back to the school i�oard and present the proposal to the new members. He
said some solution would have to be obtained with the private owners. He said this
would be a question of whether or not the City Council is willing to exercise the
power of acquisition and it would be best to talk to the people. He stated the pro-
blem here is the riqht of way.
The City Attorney said there is a question of whether or not the City can condemn
the already public school property. He also mentioned that the impact of the adjoining
property owners would have to be considered.
Mr. Sangster said he believed the area would eventually be developed, but to take
more property from either of the twa lots would not be right. He listed some of the
problems that had been mentioned previously through the discussion. He said the size
of the road and the grade proposed would be a ma,7or concern to h�m. He asked if it
would be possible to see some kind of engineerin9 sketch before making a decision on
the nu`c�rae.
The City Manager asked if the property owners would agree to a 40 foot road right
of way. Mr. Sangster asked if 25 feet would be sufficient. The City Attorney explained
that the normal roadway would be quite a bit wider in the dimensions of the easement
because of the area needed for snow storage in plow�ng the streets. He said the snow
is usually plowed to the right of way belonging to the City rather than piled on private
property He asked if the property owners would ob,7ect to the snow being plowed into �
the�r private property rather than obtaining the addittonal easement. Mr. D°hlquist
said he did not know Mr Dahlquist said the snow is being stored on the private
property at the present time.
The Public Works Director said the administration could contact the property
owners and indicate how this proposal would affect them. Mayor Nee said he thought
the road could be narrower.
Mr. San9ster said he would like to see the roadway sealed at East RiverRoad if it
is to 6e improved on the River View Terrace side.
Mrs. Dahlquist mentioned that the staff should keep in mind that the existing dtrt
pathway is used extensively by school children.
MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to close the public hearing. Seconded by Council-
man Starwalt Upon a voice vote, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously,
and the public hearing closed at 10:21 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 1975 WATER AND SE41ER MAINS, LATERALS,
AN� SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
The Finance Director explained that this charge was for se+�rer lines and water lines
that had not been prov�ded for in the assessment of the oriyira7 projects. Ne said
in determining the amount of the assessments, the current cost is compared to the cost �
of the pro,7ect in that general area plus the interest from that time and the people are
given the benefit of the lower of the two figures.
Mayor Nee asked if there was any questions concerning the connections and there
was no response.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman
Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the m�tion carried
unanimously and the public hearing closed at 10:24 P.M.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 113:
The Public Works Director said the current pro,7ect only included installation of
sanitary sewer and not storm sewer. He said the storm sewer would 6e installed some
time in the future. He said this construction consisted of the construct�on of a
relief main on Old Central from 64th north to the Metro west interceptor line. Mr.
Sobiech further explained that the system had been installed to take care of the
increased density from the North Innsbruck Townhouse development.
The Public Works Director said the agreement for the relief system with the
developer appeared on page 8-B of the agenda. He explained the costs to be shared
one half by the city and the other half by the developer not to exceed a certain
figure. He said the final assessment roll would be $149.90 per untt versus the pre-
liminary estimate of $219.19. He sa�d the City's portion of this assessment would be
taken from the Utility Fund.
Mr. E. L. Koester, 1552 S Oberlin Court, asked if the developer would pay the
$149 or would the property owner. The Assessor, Mr Mervin Herrmann, said he under-
stood that the developer had a9reements with quite a few people that he will pay
th�s assessment. He said this type of matter is a private agreement between the
townhouse owner and the developer
Mr. Jim London, Darrel Farr Development, addressed the council and indicated he
thought there was an error in the description of the outlots in the Council agenda.
He said Outlots A and B had been reversed
MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to close the public hearing. Seconded by Counctl-
woman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
unanimously and the public hearing closed at 10:3D P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING DN BUDGET FOR 1976:
MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to continue the public hearing on the budget until
11:00 P.M. of the current meeting. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a vo�ce
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion unanimously and the public hearing
closed.
OLD BUSINESS
CONSI�ERATION OF A REQUEST FOR UARIANCES TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTTON OF AN OFF
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ING
The Public Works Dtrector explained that the City Attorney had not been contacted
by the attorney for the petitioner on the agreement that was to be worked out for
parktr�gbetween the two property owners He suggested that the item be tabled until
some contact has been made by the petitioners attorney.
AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR LOT SPLIT L.S. #75-06, BY BERGSTE�T - ANDERSON REALTY
1040 52ND AUENUE N.E. TABLE� SEPTEMBER 8, 1975. :
The Public Works D�rector also explained that the administration had prepared a
htstory of the property concerning the lot split He read these var�ous actions and
dates to the Council.
�MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to table the consideration of the request for a
variance for construction of an office building by Bergstedt - Anderson Realty until
an agreement is worked out between the two property owners for a parking arrangement.
Seconded by Councilwoman l:ukowsl:i. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried urantmously and the public hearing closed.
NEW BUSINESS:
RECEIVING STATEMENT OF CANVASS FOR THE SEPTEMBER 9. 1975 PRIMARY ELECTION•
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MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to adopt and certify the statement of canvass
for the September-9, 1975 Primary Election. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon-
a voice vote, all vot�ng aye°, Mayor Pdee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously and
the public hearing was closed. .
RESOLUTION N0. 180-1975 - BY THE CITY OF FRI�LEY REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT TO CONSTRUCT NOISE BARRIERS ALONG INTERSTATE 694 IN FRIDLEY.
The Public Works Director said the resolution is in response to the public
hearing he1d the previous week He said he thought most of the people from the area
vaere in favor of the installation of the barriers. He said there was some question
raised whether this construction would be wood or concrete and he said there had been
a show of hands which seemed to favor the construction of wood.
Mr. Harry Orlich, Highway Department addressed the Council and explained that he
had left his number for those wishing to ask questions about the barriers and he had
not rece�ved any calls. The Public Works Director said the City had not received any
calls either.
Mr. Charles Sheridan, 1313 Hill Wind Road, said the plans indicate the construction
of a 12 foot fence at the location of the present chain link fence. He said he did
not think this would allow sufficient area for snow removal with a solid fence. He
also mentioned the drainage problems that would be caused by the construction of the
solid fencmg.
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Mr. Orlich said he had been out to the area and would go back and look at it.
He explained that with the manner of construction proposed this would allow for the
retention of the existing plantings in the area and also not disturb the bank and would
be less expensive. He said they would review the area and determine tf the�plants could �
be moved feastblv. He said tf the City Council wishes, they would review this des�gn.
Mr Sher�dan said he had lived in the area for 15 years and knows that the area
does get a lot of snow
Councilman Starwalt asked if there would be a difference between the construction
of the barrier of wood or concrete and Mr. Orl�ch explained wtth the cost of construction
mater�als toda�•, there is no difference. He said the Highway Department would not justify
one or the other, they would like to have the people of the area determine what they
would like because they have to look at it each day.
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Councilman Starwalt said he felt the concrete would be longer lasting
Mr. Orlich said they would try to get the project completed the coming year.
Mrs. Gayle Harmon, 1481 Windemere Circle, indicated that some of the area
residents had attended the meeting because they were under the impression that
the construction material would 6e determined by vote that evening. Mayor Nee
called for a show of hands for the wood barrier and the majority of the people
raised their hands. He asked if anyone favored concrete and there were no hands
raised.
�MOTION by Councilman Kukowski to adopt Resolution No. 180-1975. Seconded by
Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed.
RESOLUTION ND. 181-1975 - CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT FOR 1975 WATER APJD >EWER !7AINS, LATERALS,
AfJD SERVICE CO��NECTIONS:
MOTION by Councilman 5tarwalt to adopt Resolution No. 182-1975 Seconded by
Councilwoman Kukowskl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed.
RECESS:
Mayor Nee called a recess at 10 49 P.M.
RECONUENED:
Mayor Nee reconvened the meeting at 11•05 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET FOR 1976:
Mayor Nee called on the City Manager to present the highlights of the proposed
budget to the Council and audience.
The City Manager indicated that the budget was a balanced one and that the mill
�levy would 6e the same as 1975 He said this is currently estimated because the City
did not have all the assessed value figures. The City Manager said the C�ty did not
-- plan to hire new permanent people for the next year.
The City Manager continued to explain that the Legal Department budget was
increased because the new rules of the supreme court that require any one arrested
to be brought before the judge within 36 hours and increased the Prosecuting Attorney's
budget. He said this provision would increase the work of the Prosecutor by 28% or
from 30 to 42 hours or 45 hours.
The City Manager continued to explain that there are provisions made tn the
election budget for the presidential elect�on of the coming year and also the State
election. He noted that the previous year there were only to be elections in two
City Wards.
The City Manager explained the highlights of the Police budget �ndicating two
temporary girls for transcrtption of dictated reports which will 6e from tapes. He
also said the budget included funds to purchase 10 tape recorders He further explained
with the provision that the persons arrested must see the �udge within 36 hours, this
would require that the police reports be done immediately. The City Manager said there
is also a proposal that the Police Department purchase an additional radar u m t which
would allow for each team in the City to be equipped with radar He added, the
stationary type would be used only if one of the three units were down. He said the
City Council is fully aware of the affects that this type of system has had on some of
�the streets in the City. He mentioned East River�oad as an example and said it is being
watched all of the time. He satd with the use of the equtpment the accident rate has
decreased. The City Manager sa�d they also propose the purchase of one additional team
car which will allow two cars per team and one unmarked car and two for special investi-
gations. The City Manager said this would allow the City to use the force at the
optimal level.
The City Manager commented that the Fire Department proposed the purchase of a
vldeo tape camera to tape fires for fire protection drills. He added, they will also
purchase one additional tank resus�itator.
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The City Mana9er referred to the Public Works Budget and said some of the old
equipment would be replaced as in the replacement program. P�lr, Qureshi mentioned
the three locations suggested for signalization the coming year as Highway #65 and
53rd, East River Road and 37th Avenue and East River and 79th He explained that
only one half of the costs for the signalizatton for 79th are included, the remainder
would be taken care of in 1977.
The City Manager continued his presentation referring to the Naturalists budget
and said the level of activity would remain Lf�e s�ame and there would be no increase
proposed. He said there are additional monies in the tree disease programo He ex- �
plained that with the contractual agreement the money would be spent, but reimbursed
back to the City from the effected properties.
The Parks budget was highlighted with proposals for the replacement of some
equipment and money to provide lighting in Locke park which would be the third stage
in a program which would be completed the fo7lowing year. He said apparatus would be
provided for the un-named park �n the area of Unity Hospital. The City Manager said the
City had rece�ved a number of petitions and the C�ty was tryin9 to accomodate these.
He sald they were proposing tennls courts at Ruth Circie, the area south of 694
and also Madsen Park. The City Manager explained the proposal for the bikeway-walkway
system to 6e phase one with the installation of signs and stripin9. He said this
will hopefully give the City some expertence and determine what the patterns are. The
City Manager said he had talked to the County and they had shown willingness to do the
same on the County roads.
The City Manager explained that the proposed budget is about $125,000 be7ow mill
levy limit. He said legally, the Council can increase the budget by $125,000 if they
so desire.
Mayor Nee said for the benefit of the audience, the Council had had three
conference meetin9s and one public hearing on the 6udget. He added, the Council had
had considerable input on the budget so far. Mayor Nee asked the City Manager to
explatn the program budget
The City Manager stated for the past one and a half years, the City was under �
a joint powers process with computor use or the Local Government Information Service,
LOGIS He sa�d this system makes a computor available to the City and other communi-
ties at a reasonable cost. He said under this type of budget, the cost of each
activity can be accounted and it is possible to get the true picture of the cost. He
used as an example that before the operation of this system, the City had been pro-
9ramming very little into recreation and a great deal in parks. He sa�d now with the
accountin9 of each activity, recreat�on is the high side of that budget. He further
commented that this system allows for proper accounting with no increase in cost. He
satd this also puts the City in a better position to determine the needs of the City
and the cost benefit ratto and wi11 hopefully bring hetter services to the citizens,
?9ayor Nee said parenthetically, this process explains the increase in the City
Council costs. The City Manager explained that when the staff attends City Council
meetings they charge it to the City Council. He said if the City Council budget shows
an �ncrease, the other departmental budgets were decreased and there is no overall
increase in the budget because of thts accounting of costs. He mentioned there is no
increase proposed for the City Counc7l salaries.
Mayor Nee asked the City Manager what his proposal was for the overall increase in
employees compensation. The City P1anager said in the general area of 9%, He said in
some cases this wou7d be more and in some less. He explained the step increases and
said this would be a consideration
Councilwoman Kukowski asked if there are ever any step decreases. The City Manager�
said in some instances there are stoppages. He said this could be done by mutual con-
sent by both parties. Councilwoman Kukowski questioned the fairness of this practice,
The C�ty Manager sa�d th�s would be a good time to inform the City Council that
they are going to lose their secretary. He explained that she was to be transferre�i
to the Police Department to take the place of Mrs. Berry, who is retiring,
Mayor Nee commented that the C�ty would miss Mrs. Berry because she had made a
real contribution to the City.
Some discussion followed concerning this transfer.
Mayor Nee asked if anyone on the Council had any questions concerning the pro-
posed budget.
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Counc�lwoman Kukowski mentioned a question on Page 34 of the budget. She
questioned the inclusion of basketball and volley6a11 in the Riverview Heights
area. The City Manager explained that this was petitioned and also tennis court
use has been added at Madsen Park by expansion of the existing baskeiball and volley-
ball blacktop pavement and making a dual use.
Councilman Breider mentioned the hockey liohts in Terrace Park
�Councilman Starwalt questioned why there was no specific budget for the bikeway
walkway program. The City Manager explained that there is no specific amount shown
for this program. but the sign budget had been increased by $3,000 for the bikeway
signtng Mayor Nee asked why this had not been shown separately and the City Manager
said the amount could be shown in this manner in the budget.
Mayor Nee asked the City Manager if the City systems were to the point where they
could determine how much a system costs in porportion to the amount of people it serves.
The City Manager said they were in the process of developing this at the present time
and would be able to evaluate this the coming year. He said currently they have done
some checktng, but the figures would be premature and would be more of an indication.
Mr. Nick Garaffa questioned the use of refurbished office equipment rather than
purchasing new equipment. The City Manager questioned Mr. Garaffa on a previous state-
ment that the used equipment had a two year guarantee. A question was raised if there
was a proposal to purchase a typewriter at the present time.
Mr. Garaffa further questioned if there is an actual profit in the sale of water
to the citizens of the City. The Gity Manager sa�d yes Mr.Garaffa asked if some type
of system could be developed to lower the costs of water to senior citizens. The City
Manager indicated this may be possible in the water distribution, but said this would
not be possi6le in se�uer charges because of the user charges, He questioned if this
would also be a provisicn in the use of water.
�Mr. Garaffa questioned if the conference and educational costs are higher than
they normally are for a City the size of Fridley. He asked if these costs had been
compared to those of City's of the same size. The City Manager said this type of
analysis had not been done and he said maybe it should be done. He mentioned in some
cases, the automobile expenses are included and this tends to reflect a higher cost.
Mr. Garaffa said no mention is made of the kinds of conferences the people would
be going to. He questioned if this would be local or are they pla�n�ng to fly to
places like Phoenix. The City Manager said in some cases the staff people use their
own cars in doing business in the community.
Mr. Garaffa mentioned the surplus vehicle area near Interstate #,35 and asked if the
City has been taking advantage of purchasing the surplus equipment The City Manager
said the City does check to see if there are any surplus vehicles availa6le and has
had good luck in obtaining some. He commented that they are not always available,
Mr. Will Erickson, 7341 Memory Lane, and sa�d he was representing the Frtdley
Horseshoe League. He mentioned that this activity is listed with the smallest amount
in the budget. He said the total for next year is 1isted at $30D. He sa�d the League
consists of 48 members, 35 of which are home owners in the City of Fridley. He said
they are not able to get enough courts for the league to use on one even�ng and the
League had to be split to participate on two evenings because of this, Mr. Erickson
mentioned there will be four courts next year under the lights and he said he bel�eved
th�s to be a good idea He also ment�oned the hope that the League could be allowed
more lights tn a centralized area with the hope to host State night tournaments He
� said in order to do this, they would have to have lights
Councilman Starwalt asked Mr. Erickson if one of the members of the League had
appeared before the Parks and Recreation Commission, Mr. Erickson said he had been
worktng with Mr. Brown and Mr. Brown has 6een cooperat�ve to a po�nt He mentioned
the City's emphasis on softball. Mr Erickson pointed out that the League had
orgainzed a youth league also. He asked if a little more emphasis could be placed on
the activity.
Mr. Erickson questioned the feasibility of putting up lights in the hockey rinks
in Commons park which would allow for eight lighted courts�
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Mayor Nee said the League should really go to the Com�nission before coming to
the Council.
Councilwoman Kukowski said she thought this idea of lighting the hockey rinks
was a good one.
Mr. Erickson said the past year the League had been told that four courts would
be installed and only three were constructed. He sa�d it was considered in the plann- �
ing of the League and when the time came the League had to be split to be able to use
the limited facilities. He also mentioned that two tournaments had to be held on
Saturday.
The City Manager asked if there was a need for the installation of the horseshoe
courts in the neighborhood parks. Mr. Erickson said there are some courts in Locke
Park, but they were talking about one central location for the league play. He said
this would compare to the methods of conducting a bowlin9 league.
Mayor Nee asked the City Manager to make sure that Mr. Brown gets this considera-
tion in his budget for next spring. Mayor Nee said he did not think the amount would
be too serious. The City Manager said there would not 6e much problem since the costs
are small and there are qui+z a few participants who would receive the benefit.
Councilwoman Kukowski said she had not seen anything mentioned concerning the
space currently being occupied by the Anoka County Library. She added, the library
is movin9 out and questioned what would be done with this space. The City Manager
said there had been nothing proposed in the budget for the utilization of this space.
He explained every department in City Hall believes they could make good use of the
space. He also mentioned the possibility of leaving the area open for public space for
use such as the Community Room or for youth activities. He said the space will be
left open for some months 6efore something �s determined about its use. He believed
that there should be some considerat�on about the public needs and the staff needs.
The Public Works Director mentioned that there had been some �ncreased use in �
some areas of the budget. The City Manager explained that tn the area of park patrol,
the City would be increasing the coverage from 40 to 50 weeks.
The City Manager said the ma,7ority of the increases noted in the budget are due
to the increase in equipment costs due to the expiration of the contract for such
purchases. He Axplained that the City has been in a program where they purchase
equipment within the contract of Hennepin County. This was a three year contract which
allowed the City to purchase equipment at the prices of 1971 and it is expiring. He
said he thought ner,t year's bids may double and this has made it hard to stay �n within
the bounds. He said the only cut back that is possi6le is in personnel. He said he is
very reluctant to increase the permanent staff, and if additional help is needed, the
City will be using temporary people. He said they are trying different methods of
accomplishing this by using interns, high school students and CETA people. He said
the City would use any means possible so this does not cost the Fridley taxpayers any
a��tl2tinnal money.
Mr. Nick Garaffa mentioned the move of the library and the placement of the Council
agenda in the library before the meetings. He said when this move takes place, would
it be posslble that an agenda book be placed in the Police Department for the use of
the publ�c He mentioned that the library is not open in many instances and it is
impossible to review the agenda. Mayor Nee said the City Manager would work on this.
Councilman Breider said there may be some problems in placing the agenda in the Police
Department.
Counc�lman Starwalt questioned page 18 of the agenda concerning the replacement �
of the City's marked patrol cars The City Manager said approximately six of the ten
cars are turned over annually He said the detectives cars may be used for two to
three years.
Councilman Starwalt questioned if the revolvers for the police officers are City
property. He asked if the City retains the revolvers The City Manager explained that
the City owns them. He further pointed out that the revolvers �n the past were
purchased by the officer and now they are purchasing a standard piece of equipment
which would be handled like a part of the�r uniform. He sa�d the uniform revolvers
would be somewhat like the uniform dress and would have set specifications
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Councilman Starwalt questioned the notation in the budget that the water truck would
6e a rental rather than the City purchasing their own truck. He said there had been
some discussion on this previously. The City Manager mentioned that currently they are
renting a truck and if in the future the City would wish to purchase the truck the
rental fees would be applied to the purchase price.
MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to close the public hearing on the 1976 budget.
�Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
dec7ared the motion carried unanimously, and the public hearing closed at 11•58 P.M.
CONSIDERATI�N OF APPROVAL OF AUCTION BY A& G ENTERPRISES FOR SALE OF USED FURNITURE
AT MOON PLAZA:
Councilwoman Kukowsk� questioned if this auction was to be held inside the
building or in the parkinq lot. After review of the application, the Council determined
it had not been noted on the application. Mayor Nee asked �f this consideration of the
location would have a bearing on the final consideration for approval and the Council
consensus was that this would not 6e a factor.
MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to approve the request by A& G Enterprises for
an auction to be held in Moon Plaza. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
DIRECTION BY COUNCILMAN FITZPATRICK TO PLACE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE FOR VACATION
OF 47TH AVENUE ON AGENDA FOR SEPTEMBER 22. 1975•
Councilman Fitzpatrick explained that there had been some contact made for the
acquisition of the easement which was proposed for vacation and he would like this
consideration to be placed on the agenda the coming Monday.
DISCUSSION CONCERNING ISSUANCE OF WINE ONLY LICENSES IN THE CITY Of FRIDLEY.
�Mayor Nee said this question had been brought to him 6y Mr. Glen Wong. He said
the proposal was mentioned with a possible fee of $500 rather than the full liquor
license fee.
Councilwoman Kukowski asked if thts would involve the sale of wine in grocery
stores. The City Attorney explained that if the Council would want himself or the
Finance �irector to check into the recently adopted provisions, he would take care
of this. He mentioned it may be possible that the State had determined a fee. He
said he thought this le gislation related to the sale of wine in restaurants for the
consumption on the premises and not re7ated to sa7e of wine in grocery stores.
The City Attorney said he would check into the background and he thought this
should be placed on the agenda for the coming meeting.
ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to ad,7ourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman
Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously and the Public Hearing Meeting of the Fridley City Council of September
15 975 ad�ourned at 12:02 A.M.
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Mayor
Secretary to the City Council
Date Adopted Io-b-?S