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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR P�IEETING DF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF APRIL 17, 1978
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7 35
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• Mayor Nee, Councilman Fitzpatrick, Counctlman Hamernik,
Councilman Schneider and Councilman Barnette
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING. APRIL 3. 1978�
MOTION by Counctlman Schneider to approve the minutes of April 3, 1978, as
presented. Seconded by Councilman Barnette Upon a voice vote, �11 voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanlmously.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA•
Councilman Hamernik asked an �tem be added to agenda Receiving Letter from
the Chamber of Commerce dated April 14, 1978.
M�TIQN by Councilman Fttzpatrick to adopt �he agenda as amended. Seconded
by Councilman Hamerm k. Upon a voice vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
OPEN FORllM, VISI70R5.
Dr. Chuck Boudreau, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced Mr Dennis
Werm cke of the H. B. Fuller Company_
Mr Wernicke stated he is with the Assembly Products Division of H. B. Fuller
Company and presented some background informaiion on this Fridley busir�ess
Mr. Wernicke outlined some of the programs the Community Affairs Council is
responstble for and stated they serve as a vehicle for social responsibility
programs_
Mr Werntcke stated his reason for be�rrg present this evening was to present
the City with a check for $2,000 for the Park and Recreation tree planting
program.
C)r. Boudreau expressed the City's appreciat�on for this donation and
stated, in con�unct�on with the purchase of the trees to 6e located in
the proximity of the H. B. Fuller plant, employees wtll be donating their
lunch hour t7me on Arbor �ay, April 28, to plant the trees to help replace
some of the trees lost by dutch elm disease
Mayor Nee stated each member of the Council was grateful to H B. Fuller
Company and Mr. Wernicke for this expression of their cit�zenship in
the community
OL� BUSINESS•
CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF LITTLE LEAGUE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR AN
nnnrTTnnini rnrr vrnoc TnQi rn ni�i�o .
Mr. Qureshi, Clty Manager, asked the Little League representative, Mr.
Darwin Klockers to explain what the Little League Association had in mind
regarding improvements.
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Mr Klockers, President of the Little League Association, stated he and the
Vice President of L�ttle League have discussed the proposed improvements
at the Little League field with �r. Boudreau.
Mr•. Klockers stated the Association is in the process of obtaininq certain
commitments from the businesses in the City to make improvements to the
dugouts, bleachers and repairing the fence. He stated they know what has
to be done and it ts now the question of assigning the responsibility of
those working with Little League He felt these improvements would be taken
care of before the Little League season starts.
Mr. Qureshi asked about the parking situation.
Mr. IClockers stated there is parking on the unpaved as well as the paved
areas.
He stated he recalls that, generally, there aren't too many cars parked on
the public street, but the ones parked on the street usually interfere with
certain households. He stated they have announced over the loudspeaker that
persons are not to park in the street.
R1r. Klockers felt, by handing out a flyer at the beginning of the season
and letting persons know parking �s not allowed in the street, this would
take care of the problem, however, if this isn't the case, possibly the
Police Department could handle the matter.
Councilman Hamernik ind�cated he had a concern with the second page of the
lease, paragraph 2, beginning with the fourth line, regarding compensation
for improvements.
He stated, for example ,�f the Little League Association put in some
pei°manent paving on the green areas, he questioned if the City would be required
to compensate them, if L�ttle League was dtscontinued.
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Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, felt that would be the situation and a good
case could be presented. '
Mayor Nee stated the practical effect is that Little League makes
decision on priorities of investment that binds the City and he had
somewhat of a problem with this. He indicated, however, he cannot
imagine the City ever not renewing the lease as long as Little League
continues to provide service to the communtty.
Mayor Nee asked Mr Klockers if he would have any ob�ection to changinq
the language in the lease.
Mr. Klockers felt this matter would have to be put to a vote of the Little
League Association membership He felt the Association would want
protectton, if they put in substantial improvements in the field and the
lease was not renewed He felt, from his standpoint, he would probably
recommend the language not bestr�cken. He stated he was speaking of
improvements made only by the Little League Association, and not on the
basis of the City making improvements.
Councilman Hamernik stated he has no big problem with that particular
clause, but shared the same concern expressed by Mayor Nee.
Mr Herrick stated he believed the impetus for this particular language
came from the Council, rather than the Little League Association. As
he recalled, the Council members felt it svould not be fair to have this '
organization improve the property and then the City take it over, without
any compensation, in the event Little League had to go elsewhere. He
stated, when the lease was first entered into, the area was rather un-
improved and most of the improvements have 6een made by the Little League
Associat�on.
Mr. Herrick stated now that the lease is up for renewal, it is open for
negotiation and both parties would have to agree to the terms.
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Councilman Fitzpatrick felt Little League has been arou�d a lon9 time and
didn't foresee this language as a big problem He thought perhaps future
improvements that would be permanent and eventually accrue to the City
could be reviewed.
Mr. Herrick indicated language could 6e added to make the clause more
spec�fic and to tndicate that any future improvements are to be submttted
to the Council before they are installed.
Councilman Hamernik felt possibly language to the effect that th�s par-
� ticular clause would stand, if the City terminated the lease. He stated,
in that way, Little League would then be protected if there was an act
not to renew the lease.
Mr. Quresh�, City Manager, pointed out that on the first page of the
lease, paragraph 3, �t provides for renewal of the lease for an additional
five years; however, on the second page, second paragraph from the bottom
of the page, it also provides for �ermination of the lease upon a 30 day
written not�ce.
Councilman Hamernik indicated he would be in favor of the City Attorney
looking at this lease and clarifyin9 language regardtng termination and
extension and also clarifying the language on Page 2, paragraph 2, regardtng
compensation.
Mr. Klockers stated, accordin9 to the lease, the Little League Association
has the option for renewal for an additional five years. He felt it
was important to point out that the Association does serve the young people
in the community and intends to fulfill their obligation He stated, if
the City intends some other use of this property, then the City would
purchase the investment the Association has in the property
�4ayor Nee stated the provtsion for the five years, under the same terms
and conditions, would apply for the renewal, unless the Council dec�ded
there were some serious pro6lems.
� Mr. Qureshi, City Manager,indicated the Ltttle League Association is a
civic group and they have indicated a willingness to work with the City on
some of the concerns regarding parking and improvements, therefore, he would
recommend the lease be renewed for another ftve years
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to renew the Lease Agreement with the Little
League Association for an additonal five year period Seconded by Counctlman
Hamernik.
Mr. Klockers stated he understands the Council's concerns and has no qualms
regarding the services provided by Little League in the past and future. He
stated maybe, if this wasn't the best agreement for both parties, the City
Attorney would ltke to draft another lease and the Association would be
willing to take a look at it He thought perhaps they could agree on a
better designed agreement on some of the concerns the Assoc�ation has and
some the Council has.
Councilman Hamernik stated, under the terms of the present lease, if the
Association �as an option to renew, he has no problem with the lease, but
indicated he was a little surprised at the language contained in the lease
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unan�mously.
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RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETIPIG OF APRIL 5. 1
l. JOHN R. DOYLE, SPECIAL USE PERPIIT #78-04. a41 HUGO STREET N.E.:
Mr Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated this request for special use
permit is to perm�t R-1 property to be used as a parking lot for an ad�acent
10-unit multiple dwelling unit at East River Road and Hugo Street.
Mr Sobiech stated the Planning Commiss�on held a public hear�ng and has
recommended approval of the special use permit.
Mr. Sobiech pointed out the 1D-unit building will consist of 1, 3 bedroom
un�t, 1, efficiency, 3, 2 bedroom units and 5, 1 bedroom un�ts. He
stated there would be a 9arage for each unit in the building.
Mr Sobiech stated, with this layout of the building and park�ng, it would
not be necessary to access off of East River Road. He felt, tf East River
Road is improved, at some future date, this plan would not interfere with
the parking at the apartment complex.
Mr. Sob�ech stated it has been the procedure, along the entire length of
East River Road, to acquire additional easements in order to prov�de for
any future roadway improvements in the area. He stated the easement required
is U� feet and would recommend this be part of the Council's consideration
when acting an the special use permit. Mr. Sobiech felt stipulations should
also be added that the drainage be worked out with the Engineering
Department to made sure there are no detrimental effects to adjacent
property, and that a solid wood screen fence be installed on the property.
In con�unction with this special use permit, there is also a variance
request to reduce the front yard set6ack from 35 feet to 32 feet. Mr.
Sobiech stated this var�ance request appears later on the Council's agenda.
MOTION by Counctlman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and grant Special Use Permit #78-04 with the stipulation
the City be granted a 17'z foot easement on property ad�acent to East River
Road; that the drainage plan be checked with the Engineering Department and
that the required screen�ng fence be included �n the plan. Seconded by
Counc�lman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously
2. TRI-CO ADDITION. PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISI0�1 P S. ,#78-01, BY TRI-CO
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to set the public hearing for this preliminary
plat for May 8, 1978. Seconded by Counc�lman Fttzpatr�ck. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
3. APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES OF P1ARCH 28, 1978:
A. ALBIN JOHNSON, 5800 2z STREET:
Mr. Sob�ech, Public Works �irector, stated this is a request to allow a
number of variances for property in the Hyde Park area. He stated,
w�th the street improvement pro�ect, the City is attempting to work with
the property owners in solving some of the problems of non-conforming
uses.
He stated the variance requests are for "0" lot line for the rear yard
and reduction in the number of parking stalls Mr. So6iech stated, presently,
some of the existing boulevard right-of-way is being used for parking.
Mr Sobiech stated the Appeals Comm�ssion recommended approval of the
yard variance from the required 5 feet to "0" lot line and dented the
variance to reduce the number of parking stalls. It was not, however,
the jur�sdiction of the Appeals Commiss�on to discuss parking in the
rtght-of-way.
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Mr. Sobiech stated, from a maintenance standpoint, the C�ty would want
to insure there is enough space between the curb�ng and park�ng areas to
insure proper snow storag�. He stated, if parking was allowed to encroach
into the boulevard right-uf-vtay b_y 4z feet, it would not be necessary to
use a large amoun� of addttional space in the back yeard for a parking lot.
Mr. So6iech asked Mr. Johnson tf he had any ob�ections to working with the
street contractor regardtng some improvements.
Mr. Johnson stated he understands he wtll have to move the fence some
dtstance, but felt this should be approached in a practical aspect and
indicated he didn't want to move the fence any further than necessary
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated, under the present ordinance, park�ng
is not allowed in the boulevard and if it is the Council's intention
to allow park�ng in the boulevard area, he would su9gest a change in the
code to permit such a use, upon obtaining a variance.
Mr. Sobiech stated, in order that there not be parking in the boulevard,
the Appeals Commission has recommended the fence be moved 15 feet to the
North.
MOTION by Counctlman Fitzpatrick to grant the variance of a"0" lot ltne
on the West of the property and to deny the variance for reduction in the
number of parking spaces, further, that there be no parking in the boulevard
right-of way. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik.
Mayor Nee felt there still was the question of hardship and felt the fence
could be moved to the East. This, however, would involve ericroachment on
the green area and he felt Mr. and Mrs. Johnson's buildiny was very
attractive and nicely kept and an asset to the area.
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated his concern is that they don't park in the
r�ght-of-way, and his motion would require moving the fence the footage
necessary to avoid parking in the 6oulevard.
UPON A VOICE VDTE TAKEN ON THE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
B CLY�E AND BETTY HANSEN: 251 57TH PLACE N E.:
Mr. So6iech, Pu61ic Works Director, stated these variances are to allow
park�ng in the front yard, to allow parkin9 closer than the required 5
feet from a property line, to allow a garbage receptacle (dumpster)
in the front rather than the rear or side yards; and to reduce the
required parking stalls from 10.5 to 8.
Mr. So6iech stated the Appeals Gommisston recommended ap�roval of the
variances wtth the stipulat�on that curbing be rnstalled, the parking
lot be hard surfaced and there be proper screening of the dumpster
area.
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated the question he had N�as if there would
be 8 useable stalls.
Mr Hansen stated �t would be possible to park �n front of the dumpster.
Councilman Fitzpatrick questioned why the dumpster couldn't be located
in another area.
Mr Hansen stated he didn't know of any other place to put it as there is
no alley and no room in back.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendation of the
Appeals Commission to grant the variances to reduce the required number of
parking stalls from 10.5 to 8; to allow parking in the front yard and closer
than the re�uired 5 feet from the South property line, to allow the dumpster to
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remain in the front yard with screem ng, as recommended by the City staff,
and that the parking lot 6e �mproved and curbing be installed. Seconded
by Counc�lman Schneider.
Mayor Nee questioned if the parking lot couldn't be relocated.
Mr Hansen felt this would result in a tremendous loss of green area. He
also felt if this was done, some of the tenants' view would 6e of the
parking lot and others would be looking at the tops of cars.
Councilman Fitzpatrick pointed out that there are trees on both slde yards.
Mrs. Hansen stated the property owner on the East, Mr. J�nek, was
opposed to a parking lot on the East as he was concerned about the
drainage since he already has a water problem.
Mrs. Hansen stated the property owner to the West of their building is
present in the audience this eve m ng in the event the Council had any
quest�ons.
UPON A �OICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously
C. JOHN DOYLE. 441 HUGO STREET N E
Mr. Sobiech, Pu61ic Works Director, stated this is arequest to reduce
the front yard set6ack from the required 35 feet to 32 feet. He stated
this would permit 6etter alignment of the apartment building with housing
to the East.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendation of
the Appeals Commission and grant a variance from the required 35 feet to
32 feet for the front yard setback. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to recetve the minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of April 5, 1978. Seconded by Councilman Barnette
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Playor Nee declared the motion
cai°i°ied unanimously.
RECEIVING 7HE MINUTES OF THE CABLE TELEVISION MEETING OF MARCH 3D, 1978:
MOTION by Counc7lman Hamerm k to receive the mrnutes of the Cable Television
meeting of March 30, 197�. Seconded by Counc7lman Schneider. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF RECENING TENPdIS COURT QIDS AP]D
OPENED
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the 6ids received for the tennis courts
were much h�gher than the eng�neer's estimates, therefore, it is
requested that the btds be rejected.
Mr. Quresh� stated he felt the City could get a b�d price for these tennis
couriy, from the present low bidder far the street improvements, closer to
the estimates and requested authoriz&tion to negotiate for th�s pro,7ect.
PqOTION by Counc�lman Schneider to re�ect all of the follow�ng bids
received for the ten m s courts on the grounds that 'they are s�gnificantly
higher than the estimates. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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TOTAL BID
SPRINGEROOK
�PARK
TOTAL BID
FLANERY PARK
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TOTAL 8ID
CRAIG PARK
TOTAL BID
WOODCREST
TOTAL BID
BEN�AMIN-
BRIARDALE
GRAND
TOTAL
COMMENTS
B�tuminous Roadways
2825 Cedar Ave. 50
M�ls., MN 55407
5% Bid Bond - St.
Paul Fire & Marine
Company
$15,450.28
$11,222.66
$10>761 86
$18,995.00
$24,319.02
$80,748.82
Carlson La Vine
2831 Aldrieh Ave. So
Mpls., MN 5540&
5% Bid Bond - Fidelity
& Deposit Co. af
Maryland
$16,888 49
$11,500.44
$11,618.?_6
$18,545.11
�24,996 57
$83,548.87
RECEIVED at
11•06 a.m
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Warren Excavattng
14525 bloodhill Terr.
Plinnetonka, MN
5% Bid Bond -
Universal Surety
Co
$14,745.61
$11,D61 91
$11,255.70
$17,923.36
$24,643.41
$79,829.99
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to instruct the administration to proceed
with negotiations with the current street contractor for the tennis court
project. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATIDN OF POSSIBLE ACQUISITION DF PROPERTY FOR PARK PURPOSES•
Dr. Boudreau, Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced Mr Charles
Labeaux who appeared before the Council regardrng the possibility of
the City acqu�ring the back half of his property for park purposes.
Mr. LaBeaux stated 12 years ago he bought a piece of land as an investment,
based on theassurances of the C�ty that a street would go in and make
the back half of his land buildable. He stated he finds now the City
has decided not to put in a street which, in effect, landlocks h�m and
does away with the investment value of the land. He felt th�s wasn't
right and would like to see a street go in.
He stated, in talking with Dr. Boudreau, there �s the nossibility the
park people would like to acquire his land, as they have acquired the
two lots to the East of his property, for park purposes. He felt either
possibility was worth talking about.
' Mr. So6iech stated the lot split referred to by Mr. Labeaux was approved
by the Council in 1971 with certain stipulations and an easement was
_ acquired in con�unction with the lot spl�t of Mr. Labeaux's property, as
well as the two properttes to the East of Mr, Labeaux, which have since
been acquired for park purposes.
Councilman Barnette questioned the purpose of obtaining the easements, if
no street was gotng to 6e put in.
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Mayor Nee asked �f the Council ever adopted a street plan for this area.
Mr. Sobiech stated the lots were large enough for two buildable sites,
therefore, the easements were required in the event they were developed,
there would be access. He stated there was no overall plan which indicated
there eventually would be a street in this area.
Mr. Labeaux felt the corridor off of Stinson was clearly left vacant for
a street.
Councilman Schneider asked if Mr. Labeaux's property was presently a
single parcel of land, and if there ever was a commitment on the Crty's ,
part that there would be access.
Mr Labeaux stated he petitioned the City to split the back part off when
he thought he would be transferred from this area, He stated this was
agreeable with the City, 6ut before it was to become a reality, he was
not tranferred and didn't follow up on it,
Mr. Sobiech stated Mr. Labeaux's property is now a single parcei. He had
approval from the City Council for the lot split, but it hasn't been
recorded.
Mr, Sobiech also pointed out, before there could be any street improvement,
a petition is necessary from the property owners and a public hearing must
be held.
He stated, since this lot spltt was approved, there has been a change of
philosophy regarding naturalist programs.
Mr, Sobiech stated the City could vacate the easement to clearly show
tha Council's intentions, if they so desired.
Mr, Herrick, City Attorney, stated even �f there was a dedicated right-of-
way all the way to Stinson, the Council still has the discretion on
whether or not to construct the street. He felt, in this particular
situation, there is not right-of-way all the way to Stinson so before ,
a street is constructed, additional right-of-way would have to have been
acquired. A7so, if the Council was thinking of putt�ng in streets, sewer
and water obviously would have to 6e assessed against benefit�ed properties.
He pointed out, before any street plan could be considered, the Council
would have to determine how it would affect certain properties and how
those properties would benef�t from the improvement.
Mr Herrick stated another possibility which exists is for the Council to
revoke the authority to split the lot.
Councilman Barnette stated Mr. Labeaux is apparently interested in selling
the property and felt negotiations should be opened regarding the possibility
of acquirtng Mr Labeaux's property.
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to authorize the City siaff to open negotiations
with Mr. Labeaux to acquire the back half of his property for park purposes.
Seconded by Councilman Hamernik.
Councilman Schneider questioned if the City has a definite need for this land.
He stated he realizes Mr. Labeaux's position and knovas he would like to realize
the potential of his investment.
Dr. Boudreaustated it would depend on the price of the land, however, he
felt it would be beneficial as part of the natural resource area,
Mayor Nee feli this should be looked at from the point of usefulness of ,
the property for the park system. He clarified that the motton doesn't
entail acquisition, but only authorizes staff to negotiate with Mr. Le6eaux
regarding the price for the property.
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UPON A UOICE UOTE TAKEN ON THE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
IDERATION OF EXECUTI
BRIGH
Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated this agreement would permit
the construction of the remaining outfall for Innsbruck North drainage
system. He stated this outfall dratns the final pond in Fr�dley on the
boundary line between Fridley and New Brighton. He explained the plan
was previously approved wtth the Tnnsbruck North development, but the
outfall pip�ng was not previously constructed in anticipatton of future
development and further outfall construction in New 6righton He stated
development �n New Brighton has now occurred to this point.
Mr. Sobiech stated a public hearing for the improvement was held under
Improvement Pro�ect 113 and there are pending assessments for storm sewer
outfall. He explained that, due to Fridley's ponding, the City does not
affect the capactty of the drainage system in New Brighton, and the only
cost sharing the City should be tnvolved in is the outfall from the Fridley
ponds to the New Brighton storm sewer system.
MOTION by Counctlman Schneider to authorize execution of the �oint powers
agreement with New Brighton. Seconded 6y Councilman Barnette Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously.
LUTION N0. 35-1978 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, APPROVAL
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No 35-1978. Seconded
by Counctlman Hamerntk. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RES�LUTION N0. 32-1978 QR�ERTNG IMPROUEMENT AND FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ESTIMATES OF COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMRPOVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1978-2,
This resolution involves the construction of sidewalks on the East side of
7th Street form 61st to 63rd.
Councilman 5chneider asked if the City had a final commitment from the
School Distr�ct on splitting the costs on a 50/50 basis.
Mr. Quresh� stated he has met with Dr. Hansen and the School District
will share in the costs of the sidewalks and the costs for any other
changes. He stated that Councilman Barnette had been tn contact wtth
the affected property owner, Mr. Saunders, and he will give the C�ty the
easement for the sidewalk, with the understanding that there will be
no assessment to his property.
Mr. Sobiech, Publtc Works Director, stated the School District originally
indicated they would pay $18,000 or 50% of the cost, but he understood that,
since the cost figures have changed, they have agreed to share in these on
a 50/5D basis.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated Mr. Pierce of the School Board has discussed
these other items with the School Board and he dtdn't feel there was any
disagreement.
MOTION 6y Councilman Schnelder to adopt Resolution No. 32-1978. Seconded
by Councilman Barnette. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated adoption of this resolut�on is
the initial step to allow the Highway Department to continue with planning
and processing for expansion of the railroad bridge ihat crosses I-694. He
stated, with the improvement, there would be an additional driving lane
with appropriate shoulders, median and berming areas to allow more clear
driving space He stated, �n widen�ng of the Bur7ington Northern railroad
bridge, �t also necess�tates the need for replacing the Main Street
bridge.
Mr. Sobiech stated it is his understanding there �s no cost to the City,
with 90% Federal and l0i State financing for the project. ,
Mayor Nee asked about the drainage pipe located in this area. Mr. Qureshi
stated he didn't feel this would have any effect on the improvement.
Mr. Sobiech felt, howeuer, this may be the time to have another water
crossing instalied which wouid result in some cost to the City. He aiso
felt perhaps the City might want to insure they have adequate space for
bikeway�Walkway areas
He stated this improvement is scheduled for 1981 and he would keep the
Council informed regarding the progress.
MOTIDN by Councilman Fitzpatr•ick to adopt Resoiution No. 33-1978. Seconded
by Councilman Schneider
Mr. Quresh� felt it should 6e made known to the Department of Transportat�on
the City's feeling on the water crossing and that LaMaur's be notified
of the public hear�ngs, as requested
UPON A VDICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MOTION, a71 voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unantmouslv
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MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution I�o. 34-1978. Seconded '
by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
LICEP15E5:
MOTION by Counc�lman Hamernik to approve the licenses as submitted and
as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman
Schneider. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously
CLAIMS�
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to authorize payment of Claims No. 102A11
through 102724 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
RECEIIIING LETTER FROM CHAMBER OF COMDIERCE DATED 4-14-78.
MOTION by Councilman Hamerm k to receive the letter from Mr. Mark Haggerty,
President, Chamber of Commerce dated 4-14-78. Seconded by Councilman
Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried unanimously.
ESTIMATES• '
MOTION by Counc�lman Hamern�k to approve the est�mates as submitted.
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REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 17, 1978
Smith, Juster, Feikema, Chartered
1250 Builders Exchange Building
M�nneapol�s, MN 55402
For legal services rendered as Prosecutor during March, 1978
Logan & Styrbicki, Court Reporters
W-856 First National Bank
St. Paul, MN 55101
For Depositions re: A. � Chromy Construction Co.
vs. City of Fridley, et al
Weaver, Talle & Herrick
6279 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
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For legal services rendered as City Attorney during March, 1978
�1,880 �0
$ 232 30
$1,747.55
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unam mously
A�JOU2NMEP�T:
MOTIQN by Counc�lman Hamernik to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded 6y Counc�lman
Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously and the Regular Meetin9 of the Fridley City Council of
April 17, 1978, ad,7ourned at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully su6mitted,
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Carole Haddad William J Nee
Secy. to the C1ty Council Mayor
Approved:� I 1 "� �j
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