04/03/1978 - 00014221THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF APRIL 3, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley C�ty Council was called to order at 7 33 p. m.
by Mayor Nee
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
PRESENTATION OF AWARD:
Counc�lman Fitzpatr�ck, Councilman Hamernik, Mayor Nee,
Councilman Schneider and Councilman Barnette
None
CERTIFICATE DF APPRECIATION - HUBERT LINDBLAD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMP1ISSION
A certificate of appreciation was to have been presented to Mr Lindblad for
his service as a member of the Community Development Commission, however,
he was not present to receive this certiftcate and it was requested this be
forwarded to him.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
PUBLIC HEARING MEETING, MARCH 13, 1978:
MOTION by Councilman Hamern7k to approve the mtnutes as presented. Secottded
by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 20, 1978.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded
by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carr�ed unanimously.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Because of the number of persons present regarding the request for stop signs
in Sylvan Nills, Mayor Nee requested this item be taken as the first item of
New Business.
Councilman Schneider also requested the seconded �tem of New Business be•
"Consideration of a request for stop signs at Maiterhorn drive and Regis
Lane "
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt the a9enda as amended. Seconded by
Councilman Fitzpatrick Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS•
A gentleman in the audience quest�oned how long it would take to effect a
transfer of a liquor license at the Shorewood Shopping Center.
Mayor Nee indicated the Counc�l would discuss this matter later �n the meeting
when the licenses were considered by Council.
Mr. Ed Wilmes, 6350 Riverview Terrace, presented the Council with a check for
payment of �nterest on the Hayes lots.
Mr. Wilmes stated the Islands of Peace has received a contr�bution from 3M
Company for $2,OD0. He also informed the Council that the receipts from the
sale of firewood totaled $407. He thanked the City, the Fritlley Jaycee's,
and Fridley Our Own Hardware for help�ng in this sale.
Mr. Wilmes invited the Council to take a tour of the Islands of Peace on
Apr�l 15, 1978, and stated a bus will be leaving City Hall at 10 a. m.
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Mr. Wilmes also requested the Council consider paying for the satellite
facilittes at the Islands of Peace. Mayor Nee asked Mr. Wilmes to submit a
written request to the Council so it could be processed and considered.
OLD BUSINESS:
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� M�TION 6y Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the second reading of Ordinance No 674
and adopt �t on the second reading and publish. Seconded by Councilman
Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton
carried unantmously.
NEW BUSINESS:
RECEIVING PETITION �6-1978 REQUESTING STOP SIGNS IN SYLVAN HILLS�
Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated a petition was received from
residents in the Sylvan Hills area requesting a stop sign be installed on
,lupiter Drive at the intersection of Sylvan Lane. He stated the staff checked
with the Police Department and there has been no report of accidents in this area,
however, this does not mean there isn't any speeding problems.
Mr Sobiech stated the existtng signs were recommended by the Traffic
Engineering Consultant, Mr. Jack Anderson, during Fridley's stgn replacement
program and the staff would recommend that the signs remain.
Mr. Sobtech stated, after dtscussions wtth the Ward Councilman, Mr. Hamernik,
and driving the area, he found the streets are difficult to negotiate if
you are driving at excessive speed He felt perhaps the C�ty could install
some curve signs with advisory speeds in order to help drivers through the
intersect�on in a safe manner.
� Councilman Hamern�k indicated he discussed this matter with the residents in
trying to alleviate the problem and suggested because of the alignment of
the street, a stgn be put up advising persons not to exceed 15 mph in
order to navigate the curve. Councilman Hamernik questioned if the residents
would constder thts alternative as opposed to stop signs.
Mr. Hogetvedt, 201 Sylvan Lane, questioned who would enforce the 15 mph�
�f the 30 mph isn't enforced.
Councilman Hamernik stated it ts difficult to negotiate the curve at 30 mph
and whether or not there is speeding, it is hard to tell because of the
street alignment.
Mrs Hogetvedt, 201 Sylvdn Lane, staied the drivers don't try to negot�ate
the curve, but drtve through the residents' yards.
Mr. Denm s Alexander, 6270 Jupiter Drive, stated he inittated the petition to
r�esidents on Jupiter �rive, but he could obtain additional signatures in the
area, if necessary. P1r. Alexander stated he has five ch�ldren and if the stop
signs are not installed and one of them is hit, the Council would have to answer
to him. He stated the park �s unproteeted and wanted stop signs at both ends.
MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to receive petition ¥6-1978 for stop signs in
Sylvan Hills. Seconded by Counctlman Schneider. Upon a votce vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
� MOTION by Councilman Hamerm k to install a four-way stop sign at the inter-
section of Jupiter �rive and Sylvan Lane for traffic control. Seconded by
Councilman Schneider Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unan�mously.
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RECEIVING LETTER AN� PETITION #7-1978 REGARDING STOP SIGNS AT MATTERHORN
DRIVE AND REGIS LANE:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to rece�ve the ]etter dated P7arch 37, 7978, from
Mr. Qu�nton Larson, Principal of North Park Elementary School, regardtng stop
signs at Regis Lane and Matterhorn Drive. Seconded 6y Councilmah Fitzpatrick.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
Councilman Schneider read the letter received from Mr. Larson requesting a
three-way stop sign at Regis Lane and Matterhorn Drive in order to create a
safer condition for school children in the area.
A petiiionwas also recetved from residents in the area for the stop signs on
Matterhorn Drive and Regis Lane.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive peition �7-1978 requesting stop
signs on Matterhorn Drive at Regis Lane and on all four corners where
East Danube intersects West Danube. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick.
�pon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
Councilman Schneider stated there was an unfortunate accident on Regis Lane
where a child was hit, but not seriously tn�ured, and although this is not
directly related to the stop signs, it does focus on a concern the residents
have that Matterhorn Drive is a speedway. Recognizing that stop signs are
not the best speed control device, Councilman Schneider felt there was
sufficient �ustiftcat�on for the stop signs in order to help the speeding and
traffic pro6lems.
P90TION by Councilman Schneider to install a three-way stop sign at the inter-
section of P1attert�orn Drive and Regis Lane stopp�ng Matterhorn both in the
North/South direction and at the East entrance to Regts Lane. Seconded by
Councilman Barnette. Councilman Schneider stated there is a concern that
with the stop signs on Matterhorn Drive and Reg�s Lane, East Danube Road
would be that much more traveled. He stated there has been d�scussion with
res�dents in the area and, for the most part, they are in agreement with
stop signs for Danube Road
Mr. Sobiech stated the staff feels stop s�gns are not the best devices for
speed control.
Counci]mar� Schneider irdicated he concurs with Mr. Sobiech's statement,
but felt the Police Department can't cover all places at one time in order
to enforce the speed limit.
Mr. Ralph Carpenter, 54g0 P1atterhurn Drive, stated, with the frontage
i°oac on I-694, the traffic flow has changed He stated Matterhorn Drive
�s a wide street and gives the appearance of being faster than a residential
street. He indicated he felt a responsiblity to restdents on �anube Road
to have the stop signs, 1f stop signs are tnstalled on Matterhorn and Regis
and increase the traffic on Danube Road.
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE P�OTION, a?1 voted aye, and Mayor fJee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Lee Atheam, 5457 E �anube Road, expressed the dangerous situation they
have in their area and that vehicles ,have taken out his mailbox several
iimes.
Mr. John Curten, 5498 W. Danu6e Road, indicated agreement with Mr. Atheam's
comments regarding the dangerous traffic situation.
MOTIDN by Councilman Schneider to install a four-way stop sign at East and
West Danube Road. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 22, 1978:
The Council received the �7inutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of P�arch
22, 1978, and considered the following items
JOSEPH SINIGALIO, SAV �78-01, 3rd & Um versity•
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to set the public hearing for this item
for May 8, 1978. Seconded by Counc�lman Schneider Upon a voice vote, all
votinq aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carr�ed unanimously.
HARVEY ROLSTAD, SP #78-03, 4600 2nd Street N.E.
AND
HARVEY ROLSTAD. L.S.�78-01, 4600 2nd Street N.E.
Since these two requests, one for a special use perm�t and the other for
a lot split, directly relate to each other, they were both considered at
thts time.
Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Dtrector, stated a lot split is proposed in order
to split off the 5outherly 16 feet of Lot 14, Block 12, Plymouth Addition
and add it to Lot l� to make a buildable single family lot. The Planning
Commission has recommended approval of this lot split.
The Appeals Commission recommended approval of the variances to reduce the
side yard setback from the required 25 feet to 20 feet and increase the
maximum lot coverage for the main and accessory buildings from 25% to
26.4% to allow construct7on of a dwelltng with a tuck-under garage, sub�ect
to approval of Special Use Perm�t �78-03 for a second accessory building.
The Counctl discussed the access and one suggestion was possibly to
enter from 2nd Str•eet by a driveway which would be close to the property
line to the South or to require an easement in the former alley to the rear
yard of the property to the North.
Councilman Fitzpatrick indicated his inclination would be to ask P4r.
Rolstad to come back with some guarantee of access through the alley.
Mr. Rolstad indi�ated he spoke with that neighbor and could receive an
easement to get into the back yard.
Mr. Sobiech felt by buildrng the garage on the most Northerly lot, this
would insure there was no pro6lem with the lot.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, felt one solution might be to grant the lot
split, subject to an agreement that the garage be built on the Northerly
lot and require that �t be 6u�lt prior to new occupancy of the house. He
felt this agreement could be in the abstract so anyone buying the house would
be aware, before occupancy of the house, that a garage would have to be
constructed.
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated this would mean that either Mr. Rolstad or
the buyer would have to build a garage before occupancy of the house to
the North.
Mr Rolstad felt this was unfatr and couldn't see the problem as he
could obtain access.
Mayor Nee explained the proposal by Mr. Rolstad puts the Council in a
position where they would violate several areas of tfie code. Since,
' according to the code, the house requires a garage. He stated by allowing
the lot split, it would make the house no longer a lawful residence because
it doesn't have a garage.
Mr. Rolstad felt young people may be buying the house and that they probably
wouldn't be able to build a gara;e for several years. He questioned if
two accesses wouldn't be sufficient, and felt he was being forced to build
a garage.
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Mr. Herrick stated another requirement with lots, resulting from lot splits,
having less than 75 feet lot w�dth, a minimum of a single garage should be
provided, which would apply tn Mr Rolstad's case.
Councilman Barnette stated the point here is that there may be access, but
no garage to get to.
Counctlman Fitzpatrick felt they should table this item for another week so
that Mr. Rolstad could meet with staff and try to come up with a proposal
to satisfy the ordinance
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to continue these items to the April 10, 1978, ,
meeting, Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 14, 1978:
RODNEY WAARA, 6021 MAIN STREET•
B. RICHARD HART. 6035 MAIN STREET•
C. KENNETH PETERSON. 6011 M�IN STREET:
D. KENNETH PETERSON, 6019 h�AIN STREET•
Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated all the variance requests for
Items A through D are in relation to the street improvement �ro�ects in
the Hyde Park area.
He stated the staff has been working with the property owners to come up
with a soiution on the parking, as these proper�ies were constructed
pr�or to the Zontng Code and there weren't requirements regarding the
number of parking stalls per unit.
Mr. Sobiech stated he felt the existing situation could continue if there
are certain improvements on the properties. He then proceeded to review
the variances recommended for approval by the Appeals Commission regarding ,
the off-street parking, parking stalls, location and location of the garbage
receptacle for properties at 6021 and 6035 Main Street
Mr. So6iech revtewed the variances for the properties at 6011 and 6019
Ma�n Street regarding off-street parking, location and size of the
parking stalls, and continuation of existing parking in the front yard.
He stated an island would be provided, as shown on the drawing, to eliminate
the long street-type parking situat�on and provide landscaoinq and improve
the aesthetics. He explained access would 6e closed to the rear yard.
Mayor Nee felt there was another alternative for parking for the properties
at 6011 and 6019 Main Street because of the ad,7acent vacant property.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, questioned if the vacant property wasn't used
for parking what other use could be made of it.
Mr. Sobiech stated the lot could be used for a duplex �Nithout any need for
a variance.
MOTIOfJ by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendation of the
Appeals Commission for approval of variances for properties at 6021
and 6035 Main Street, as filed by Rodney Waara and Richard Hart, with the
stipulation that the front yard parking be blacktopped, cur6ing be
provided as recommended by the City staff and rubbish containers be
screened. Further, that the improvements be coordinated with the street ,
improvement pro�ect and be completed no later than September 15, 1978.
Seconded by Councilman Schne�der. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimous7y.
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MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendat�on of the
Appeals Commission for approval �f variances for properties at 6011 and
6019 Main Street, as filed by Kenneth Peterson, with the stipulation that
the front yard parking be blacktopped, curbing be provided as recommended
by the City staff and rub6ish containers be screened. Further, that the
improvements be coordinated with the street improvement pro�ect and be
completed no later than September 15, 1978 Seconded by Councilman
Barnette. Upon a voice vote, Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilman Barnette,
Councilman Schneider and Councilman Hamernik voted in favor. Mayor Nee
voted against the motion Mayor Nee declared the motion carried by a
4 to 1 vote.
E. JEAN OLSON-GAZDA, 5961 MAIN STREET
Mr. Sobiech, Paablic Works Director, stated the petitioner would like
to insure the front yard parking and improve the rear yard area some time
in the future. He stated the petitioner is requesting the paved area in
front be allowed to continue as front yard parking.
Mr. Gazda appeared before the Council and indicated he has two handicapped
persons in the duplex and �t was better for them to have front yard parking.
He stated it would be hard to say, at this time, when he would make the
improvement for the rear yard parktng.
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated because of the possib�lity of access from the
al1ey, the recommendation of the Appeals Commission, and in view of the
hardship stated by the petitioner, he would move the following
MOTION by Counctlman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendation of the
Appeals Commission and grant the variances. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, felt the variance could be allowed for a certain
period of time, if the Council feels there is a hardship.
Mayor Nee didn't feel this would be fair to the rest of the residents since
Mr. Gazda would 6e the only one on the street who would be permitted to
have front yard parking.
He didn't feel there was the need for front yard parking since i� would
be the same number of steps to the front yard as to the back yard.
Mr. Herrick, C�ty Attorney, felt it would be most practical to put a time
l�mit on the vartance.
COUNCILMAN FITZPATRICK THEN WITHDREW HIS MOTION WITH PERMISSION OF HIS
SEGONDER, C(IUNCSLMAN HAMERNIK.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to grant approval for the variance to
allow front yard park�ng for a pertod of flve years. Seconded 6y
Councilman Hamernik.
MOTION 6y Councilman Hamernik to amend the above motion that the variance
be for a five year period or until such time the property is sold, which-
ever comes sooner. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MAIN MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously
Mr Sobiech stated it is the City's ultimate plan not to provide front
parktng, but to have the property owner make an impravement to the rear
of the property for parking.
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F EDWARD FUERSTENBERG, 5505 P1ATTERHORN �RIVE•
Mr. Sobiech, Pub]ic Works Director, stated this �s a request to reduce
the side yard setback from the required 10 feet to 5 feet for property
at 5505 Matterhorn Drive. He stated there was opposition from
restdents of the area and the Appeals Commission has recommended de m al.
Mr. Sobiech stated there was no evidence of a hardship as a house could
be dresigned to fit that lot.
Mr. Fuerstenberg presented his proposed plans to the CouncT7 for
construction of the house.
Mr. Roger Hertel, 5501 W. Danube Road, stated the house has an angle
pro,7ection so that means the overhang would be three feet from the
lot l�ne He stated he would rather not have houses too crowded
together in the neighborhaod.
Mr. Klumb, 5502 W. Danube Road, tndicated he ob�ected for the same
reasons as Mr. Hertel and felt Mr. Fuerstenberg would be crowding the
lot.
Mr. Ralph Carpenter, 5490 Matterhorn Drive, indicated he had no objections,
but felt Mr. Fuerstenberg could compensate by cutting off the angle
pro�ection on the house.
Mr. John Curten, 5498 W. Danube Road, indicated he is located behind the
property and is concerned about the variances in the Innsbruck area.
He felt the lots are adequate and a house of reasonable size could be
built and doesn't feel variances are needed in the area. He felt the
house should be designed to fit the lot and was concerned about the
appearance and actual grade of the house.
Since Mr Fuerstenberg owns the lot to the South of the proposed house, it
was suggested possibly he could take five feet from this lot or cut down
the overhang of the house so that a variance would not be required.
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Councilman Schneider felt he couldn't vote for the variance without a '
show of hardship He felt, however, if Mr. Fuerstenberg wanted to build
the house, as per his proposed plans, the Council would consider a lot split
to accomplish this.
MOTIOPJ by Councilman Schneider to concur with the recommendation of the
Appeals Commission and deny the variance requested by Mr. Fuerstenberg
on the grounds that no hardship has been shown. Seconded by Councilman
Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
RECESS:
Recess called by Mayor Nee at 10 17 P. M.
RECONVENED:
The Council reconvened at 10.30 P. M
All Council members were present.
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A SIGN VARIF
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IDAY VILLAGE NORTH
Mr. Jerry �ensen, representing Holiday Village, appeared before the Council
regarding this request for a sign variance, He stated the variance is
requested for the East wall of Holiday Village's 6uilding. He �ndicated
they are proposing to remove the present letiering which covers 456 square
feet and replace it with lettering totaling 407 square feet, thereby
reducing the amount of signing on the East wall of the 6uilding.
Mr Sobiech presented photographs to show what new signing was proposed.
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MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatr�ck to concur with the recommendation of the
Board of Appeals to allow the sign variance for an overall reduct�on �n
present signage from 456 square feet to 407 square feet, with the stipulation
that Holiday Village remove the present signing on the North antl West canopies,
remove the pentagon signs and remove the two free s�anding arch si9ns.
Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Nee potnted out that vehicles were parked in the "yellow" designated
zones at Holiday, and voiced concern that these areas should be left open.
Mr. Jensen stated he would make a note to the store manager regarding this
concern.
CONSIDERATION OF PRELIh�INARY ROUGH DRAFT OF PARATRANSIT APPLICATION
Mr. So6iech, Public Works Director, stated this item was discussed at the
Council's Conference Meeting and there was concern regarding financing.
Mr. Leek, Associate Planner, stated staff felt this is a worthwhile pro�ect
for the City to become involved in and felt certain there would be the
possi6ility of continued funding.
Mr. Leek stated Coon Rapids and Columbia Heights would like to get involved
in this type of program, but there was concern on their part regarding
conttnuation of funding. He stated he has not had any further input from
Spring Lake Park
Mayor Nee �ndicated he had a concern and d�d not want to see this financed
on the property tax.
Mr. Leek felt, if they develop a program which isn't successful, then there
shouldn't be a continuation of funding, but, on the other hand, if this
was successful, they could possibly obtain funding to continue,
Counc�lman Schneider asked Mr. Leek if he was aware of any other places
tn the country where a pro�ect of th�s nature has 6een tried.
Mr. Leek stated the one that has been most successful is a corridor
deviation system.
He further stated the one that is most successful for transit disadvantage
groups is dial-a-ride. He stated both of these have had results of being
successful and not succeeding.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, asked what had been done to determine the
demand for this type of program.
Mr. Leek stated they talked with about 250 people in transit disadvantage
groups which included students and senior citizens, to try to find out
transit needs, fares people would be will�ng to pay, etc,
He stated from the information presented, the Minnesota �epartment of
Transportation developed a program.
Mr. Leek stated the cost for the City's share would be in the area of
$15,000 to $20,000.
Councilman Hamern�k stated because of the high risk factor, he would
not be in favor of proceeding with such a program, Ne also felt they Hrould
be in competition with prtvate businesses and would look unfavora�ly on
� th�s
Mr. Herrick stated it seemed highly doubtful that the State could fund such
a program for the entire metropolitan area, not even taking into consideration
outlying areas He felt, if it was subsidized for Anoka County, it would
have to be subsidized for the entire State.
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Mr, Leek felt communities would compete for the funds, but as with
communtty development funds, those programs that prove to be successful
would get priority funding
P�r, Leek stated P4 T C wouldn't establish inter-suburban area routes,
unless they can prove ridership and this cannot be done without establishing
these routes. He stated the P1. T. C. doesn't have the flexibility to
operate a demonstration program.
Councilman Schneider tndicated he was not sure the time was right to
proceed as he sees other priorities. He ind�cated he was concerned
about what would happen in the future and �f financing would be ava�lable
to continue such a program.
Mr. Leek felt th�s is something that isn't goina to be economically via6le
in itself. He felt, however, it would be to the City's advantage to
develop any programs they can to demonstrate there is a need for
transportation to tie into the present transit system.
Councilman Fitzpatrick felt the Legislature is asking for a demonstration
regarding thefeasit�i"lity,of extending service to an area and if it proves
to be successful, the M. T. C. could take over the program.
Councilman Barnette questioned who would pay the cost for advertising the
routes.
Mr, Leek stated this is part of the project costs.
P10TION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the preliminary draft of the
Paratransit Application and submit it for consideration of funding.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a roll call vote, Councilman
Fitzpatrick and Mayor Nee voted in favor of the motion. Councilman
Barnette, Councilman Schne�der and Councilman Hamernik voted against the
motion. Mayor Nee declared the motton failed by a 2 to 3 vote,
P4r. Leek stated the staff will submit a letter outlining the Council's
concerns and reasons why this program wasn't approved by the Counc�l.
IDERA
ION
IDLEY
MO7ION 6y Counc�lman Barnette to authorize execution of the agreement between
the City and the County for Street Improvement Pro�ect ST. 197F3-4 and
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign same. Seconded bv Councilman
Schneider. lJpon a voice vote, all voting aye, Playor Nee declared the motion
carried una m mously.
CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION DF LITTLE LEAGUE LEASE ACREEMENT FOR AN
ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS:
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, asked that this item 6e ta6led as a representative
from Little League could not be present this evening. He stated there is
a question regarding the parking and felt it should be dtscussed with the
representatives of Little League.
MO7ION by Councilman Hamernik to table this item for two weeks. Seconded
by Councilman Schneider Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RECEI�ING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT� STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST, 1978-1,
ST. 1978-2 AND ST: 1978-4 BID OPENING MARCH 22, 1978 :
The following bids were received for these �mprovement pro�ects:
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REGULAR MEETIP7G OF APRIL 3, 1978
N. D H Asphalt, Inc
5400 Industry Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
Arcon Construction Company
Mora, MN 55051
C. S. Plccrossan, Inc.
Box A�
Dsseo, MN 55369
Hardrives, Inc.
General Contractors
303D Har6or Lane N.
Suite 216
Mpl s , P4N 55441
Bury & Carlson
6008 Wayzata Blvd
Mpls., MN 55416
Total Asphalt Construction
475 W. Minnehaha Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55103
B�d Deposit
5%
American Fidelity
Fire Insurance
Company
%5
Employer's
Insurance of
Wausau
5%
Firemen's
Fund
5!
St Paul Fire &
Marine Insurance
5%
American Casualty
Co., of Reading, PA
5%
Employer's
Insurance of Wausau
PA�E 10
Lump Sum Bid
$464,480.92
�5�5,377.37
$5Da,171,22
$520,446.03
$523,703.18
4559,938.00
Mr. Sobiech, Publtc Works Director, stated it is recommended the contract
be awarded to the low bidder, N. D. H. Asphalt, Inc.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to �eceive the bids for Street Improvement
Pro,7ect ST. 1978-1, ST. 1978-2 and ST. 1978-4 and award the contract to the
low bidder, N. D. H. Asphalt> Inc. in the amount of $464,480.92
Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanzmously
RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CDNTRACT• TREE REMOVAL CONTRACT (OPEPIING
The fo1lowing bids were rece�ved for tree and stump removal on private and
public property:
0-5.9" GBH
6"-7.9" DBH
8"_9.9" DBH
lQ"-11.9" DBH
12"-13.9" �BH
14"-15.9" �BH
16"-17.9" DBH
18"-19.9" DBH
Over 2p"
Haul�ng
Comments
Amlee Tree Service
4509 �+innetonka Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN
$ 29
$ 41
$ 50
$ 71
$ 91
$17_5
$156
$201
$ 23
$ 10
Bond
5D
00
50
50
00
00
50
50
50
00
Coverage $5,000
Subtraction for leaving
stump but debarking it
Tight Work Areas
Powerlines
Buildtngs
Access
Vapam Root Barrier
Trenched Root Barrier
$i3OQ per inch
0%
25%
25%
$l.
$l.
10
25
Tree Removal Service
1299 W. Skillman
St. Paul. MN
$ 20.00
$ 30.00
$ 40.00
$ 52.00
$ 70 00
$100 00
�125.00
$150 00
$ 15 0 0
$ 45.00
.50¢ per inch
10%
20%
20%
$1.75
$2.50
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MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to receive the bids for the tree removal
contract and award the b�d to the low bidder, Tree Removal Service of St. Paul.
Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously.
�ISCUSSION REGARDING DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS:
Mr. Qureshi, C�ty Manager, stated the Internal Revenue Service is in the
process of adopting new rulings which would have the affect of preventing
m«nicipal and State employees from participating in deferred compensation
plans
If the Council wished to go on record as favoring the continuation of deferred
compensat�on plans, it was requested they consider adopting the following
resolut�on
RESOLUTION N0. 28-1978 SUPPORTING H.R. 70746, 11174 and S. 2627 RELATING TD
DEFERRE� COMPENSATION
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 28-1978.
Seconded by Counc�lman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 29-1978 APPROVING FINAL PLANS AND ORDERIPlG ADUERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS FOR EXPANSION OF MUNICIPAL GARAGE:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 29-1978.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upona voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
LUTION NO 30-197$ AU7HORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECI
SSMENTS ON PARCEL 7210, SECTION 12:
P1r. Brunsell, City Clerk, stated the parcels are over 2-2 acres tn size,
therefore, they can legally be split w�thout platting or a lot split He
stated the split has been recorded at Anoka County and it is requested the
special assessments be split for the new parcels.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 30-1978.
Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT COMMUNITY �E�ELOPMENT COMMISSION:
MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to nominate �r. �anneth Voss to serve on
the Commu m ty Development Commission. Seconded by Councilman Barnette,
There being no further nominations, the nominat7ons �Nere closed by Mayor
Nee. UPON A VOICE VDTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried una m mously.
APPDINTMENT• CITY EMPLOYEES:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatr�ck to concur with the appointments of the
City Manager for the employment of Judy Welch as Payables/Data Processing
Clerk �n Financing/Accounting at $785/month, effective April 3, 1478, and
employment of David Sorenson as Probationary Police Officer at $945/month,
effective April 10, 1978 Seconded by Councilman Schneider Upon a vo�ce
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
LICENSES:
Councilman Barnette asked �f there weren't persons present in the audience
regarding the transfer of license at the Snorewood Shopping Center.
Mr. 6runsel7 stated these gentlemen had left the meeting, Ne expiained the
hearing regarding their application for the llquor license is scfieduled for
the Council meeting on May 8, 1978, and believed the persons wanted to tal�
w�th the Council regarding their plans.
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MOTION by Councilman Hamern�k to approve the licenses as submitted and as on
file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously.
CLAIMS:
MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to authorize payment of Claims 069E19 through
089997. 5econded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vottng aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT.
� MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman
Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of
April 3, 1978, ad�ourned at 11:35 P. M.
Respectfully submitted,
�G��,iCL � �i-f'� �f '�.�t1(��ALV�. lr `"-�`-�
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Carole Haddad William J. Nee
5ecy to the City Council Mayor
Approved: L �3 ��}
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