01/08/1979 - 00013949THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF JANUARY 8, 1979
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Counc�l was called to order by Mayor Nee
at 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE•
Mayor Nee led the Council and audience �n the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL.
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
APPROVAL OF MIfdUTES•
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Nee, Counci7man Barnette, Counc�lman Schneider,
Councilman Hamerm k and Counc�lman F�tzpatrick
None
DECEMBER 4. 1978:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the minutes of December 4, 1978 as
presented Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously.
PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF �ECEMBER 11, 1978:
Counctlman Hamernik requested an addition on Page 5, after the third paragraph,
under the item concerning 61st Avenue, as follows. "Counc�lman Hamerm k stated he
would be opposed to that assessment"
MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to approve the minutes of December 11> 1978 with the
above amendment Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatr�ck. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Mr. Qrunsell, City Clerk, admtnistered the oath of office to Councilman Fitzpatrick
who was re-elected to the Council from Ward III.
Councilman Fitzpatrtck thanked the people who supported him in the election and those
that helped �n h�s campa�gn.
Mayor Nee asked Mr Herrick, City Attorney, to comment regarding the Ward I Council
seat. Mr. Herrick stated, as everyone knows, this was a close election in Ward I and
there has 6een a request for a recount He stated the recount has been completed
and arguments on behalf of both the contestants have been made to the court. He
stated, however, the decision of the �udge �s still pending. P1r. Herrick stated,
because of the provisions of the State Statute and C�ty Charter, he has concluded
that the �ncumbent should occupy th�s seat on the Counc�l unt�7 the court makes a
decision.
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to table the item regarding the Ward I Council seat
until the court makes a decision. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously
Mr. Herrick stated he has written a letter to the �udge explaining the situation
and requesting a decis�on as quicl;ly as possible
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Counc�lman Fttzpatrick requested that the variances in con�unction with Item 2
on the agenda regarding the Dan-Lan Development Corporat�on be included under
Item 3 of the agenda concerning the Board of Appeals Minutes of December 26, 1978.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda as amended. Seconded by
Councilman Hamerm k. Upon a voice vote, a71 vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carr�ed unanimously.
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OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
There was no response from the audience under this item of business.
OLD BUSINESS:
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FOR
Mr. �im Hill, Public Safety Director, stated, at the request of the Council, they
conducted an investigation of Blaine Midway All Pets. Ne stated they also contacted
� Dr. Hedges of the New Brighton Veterinarian Hospital and his basic concern appears
to be animals that Blaine Midway allegedly sold that were sick. Mr. Hill stated
Dr. Hedges was of the opinion they sell the sick animals for exhorbitant prices
Mr. Hill stated he talked with Mrs. Deschene of the State Humane Society and she
felt Blaine Midway was gui7ty of selling sick animals. She stated there was a
poor structure system within the kennel in that air was eniering from the isolation
wards into the kennel area. Mr. Hill stated, however, this apparently has been
corrected. He stated Mrs. Deschene has recommended that any cities that are
aff�liated with Blaine Midway not renew their contracts and any new cities not
take up contracts with 6laine Midway All Pets.
Mr. Nill stated he also talked to the Clerk at the Ramsey City Hall who has an
animal control contract with Blaine Midway and they indicated they have had numerous
complatnts about Goarded an�mals at Blaine Midway who have contracted kennel cough
and distemper.
Mr. Hill stated, in checking with Dr. Brandjord of the Skyline Veterinary Clinic
in Fridley, he stated he has also heard of compla�nts that Sla�ne Midway was selling
sick animals and would not stand behind them. Mr. Hill stated, in contacting the
Lino Lakes Police Department and speaking with the receptionist, she felt most of
the problems are with the owner and with the person on patrol not fol1ow�n� pol�ce
orders. She stated they do have a new manager and the situation is gettinq better
Counc�lman Schne�der stated he had also done some check�ng regarding the Blaine
� Midway facilities and he received the same information that there had been n�merous
complaints regarding Blaine Midway Al1 Pets He stated, 6ecause of this nistory,
he would feel more comfortable in having the anlmal control services with MAPSI.
Mr Herrick, City Attorney, explained this is not the kind of expenditure the City
is required to take bids on 6ecause Zt is a personal service type contract. He
stated there is some authority that once the City does take bids, they are obligated
to give it to the lowest responsible bidder. He stated th�s gets down to the
questton of what they determine �s a respons�6le b�dder. He stated they have the
problem of not being able to put an exact cost on this service since they are
esttmating and pro,7ecting. He stated, depending on the kind of service, any of
these bidders could be high or low at the end of the year. Mr. Greg Wax, owner
of Blaine Midway All Pets, stated he is licensed under the United Stated �epartment
of Agriculture and not licensed by the State He stated federal �nspectors visit
his facilities for inspect�ons.
Mr. Wax introduced Dr LeBlond, veterinarian �n Blaine, who he has contacted to
help him with his facilities since Dr. Erkel, the veterinarian he had previously,
passed away. Dr. LeBlond stated he contacted Dr Hedges to go out to the Blaine
Midway All Pets Facilities unannounced. Dr. LeQlond stated, basically, Dr. Hedges'
comment was that he thought ihe facilities were good, clean and uncrowded, but
suggested the knnels should be rotated.
Dr. LeBlond stated there have been problems and they have to get in and break the
disease cycle. ar. LeBlond stated, basically, Blaine Midway is a good facility,
' but it needs a veterinarian to help Mr, Wax with the problems he has had Dr. LeBlond
stated 6oth kennel cough and distemper are very contagious and po�nted out you will
always have some problems because you ara taking dogs off the street and don't know
their history or if they have been vaccinated.
Councilman Schneider stated his main concern is that Blaine Midway 9s in the process
of clearing up a problem and since they have not had any problems with MAPSI, he
couldn't see the rationale of switching to another facility.
COUNCILMAN BARNETTE, WITH THE PERMISSION OF HTS SECONDER, COUNCIMAN HAP4ERNIK, WITH-
DREW HIS MOTION MADE AT THE LAST MEETING TO AWARD THE BID TO BLAINE MIDWAY ALL PETS.
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MDTION by Councilman Schneider to aUrard the 1979 contract for animal control
services to MAPSI the reason being the level of complaints at Blaine Midway, as
compared with P1APSI, and the recoinmendat�on of the Humane Society that cities
not take up any contracts w�th Blaine Midway All Pets Seconded by CounciTman
F�tzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT L S. �78-05 AND
Mr. Sobtech, Public Works ��rector, stated this �s a request to split three
existing 40 foot lots tnto two 60 foot lots. He stated, if the lot split is
approved, the existing single family home and garage, which would be relocated,
will be on Lot 5 and the North half of Lot 6 and to the South of this would be
a duplex or double garage.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and grant Lot Spiit #78-05. Seconded by Councilman Barnette Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously.
The variances are to be constdered in the next item of business.
RECEIVING THE BOARD OF APPEALS P1INUTES OF DECEMBER 26, 1978:
1. CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCES REQUESTED BY DAN-LAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
i unn� nni vrnir . cnon cru c�rnrrT ni r.
Mr. Sobiech,
,7unction with
Corporation.
Public Works Director, stated this is a request for variances in con-
the lot split approved by the Council for the Dan-Lan Development
The variances requested are to reduce the area requirement for the lot from the
required 10,D00 square feet to 7,812 square feet and to reduce the side yard require-
ment for the exist�ng house from 10 feet io 3.9 feet from the new property line.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendation of the Board of
Appeals and grant the variances with the stipulation that the building placed on
the South lot be at least 16 1 feet from the Northprmerty line. Seconded by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried unanimously.
2. 40 F�OT LOTS.
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated, from read�ng the minutes, he gathered the Appeals
Commission would ,7ust as soon have an opportunity to act aga�n on this item
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick that the request be returned to the Appeals
Commission. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
�layor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the Appeals Commission minutes of
Decem�aer 26, 1978 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF SIGN PLAN FOR CONVENIENCE CENTER AT 7899 EAST RIVER ROAD•
P�r, Sob�ech, Public Works ��rector, presented the proposed sign plan for the conven-
ience center at 7899 East River Road.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to accept the sign plan as submitted. Seconded
by Counc�lrian Barnette Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF REPLACEMENT OF FRIDLEY FIRF �EPARTMENT ANI] COLl1M8IA HETGHTS FiRF
Mr Qureshi, C�ty Manager, stated there was sizeable damage to fire equipment of
both Fridley and Columbia Heights Fire Departments in fighting the fire at FMC.
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He stated they have filed with the insurance company for the losses, however, this
equipment needs io be replaced immediately as tt is used for day-to-day operat�ons.
Mr. Qureshi stated, it is requested, therefore, the Council authorize these funds
to replace the equipment.
MOTION by Counci7man Schneider to approve the funds for replacement of the Fridley
Fire �epartment equipment up to $8,157 05 and the funds for the Columbia Heights
Fire Department equipment up to $1,965.42 and direct the administra��on to prepare
a resolution transferring these amounts out of the Gontingency Fund Seconded
by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
� the motion carried unan�mously.
CONSIDERATION OF SEEKING LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY ON TAX EXEMPT MDRTGAGE FOR HOUSING
The Council was requested to cons�der whether they wished to proceed to seek
legislative authority to provide tax exempt 6onds for hous�ng.
Mr Brunsell, City Clerk, stated the bonds would actually be pa�d by the trustees
who would retire the 6onds. Mr Brunsell stated the Council would set the rules
to determine who would be eligible for the mortgage money
Mayor Nee indicated he had reservattons on the tmpact on the munictpal bond market
as it might adversely price general o6l�gation bonds He felt, howevea�, �f
neighboring co�rnnunities offer this type of financing, Fridley may get shut out of
the hous�ng market.
Mr Brunsell also pointed out, if you have morgage money ava�lable, this may also
affect the price of homes tn Fridley. He pointed out, if the Council decides to
proceed, there would be a lot more work and detailed information to 6e supp1ied.
Councilman Hamernik questioned the tnterest �n this type of bond since industrial
revenue bonds have been around a number of years and the interest has been im nimal
hir Brunsell felt, wlth the current interest rate for private housing and mortgage
� money unavailable, many people cannot 6uy homes. He felt, several years ago, they
were better able to borrow money than today. Ne felt industrial revenue bonds are
a little different in that you are dealing with one company and with this type of
bond, you would be dealing with a lot of persons.
Councilman Hamernik stated there are certain discount and service charges with the
industrial revenue bonds and asked if the same applied �n the case of the bonds
for tax exempt mortgages.
Mr. Brunsell stated the same would be true and over the period of the loan, the
d�fference of what the bond sells for and whai private homeowners pay, would make
up these amounts to cover such costs.
Mr. Quresh�, C�ty Manager, stated he felt the matter of tax exempt mortgages for
housing was a delicate question and a policy matter, and therefore, d�d not want
to proceed until direction was received from the Council. He stated, if the Council
wished to proceed in this area, additional information would be obta7ned.
Councilman Barnette fe7t he would not he in favor of such a proposal, if the City
becomes the lender. If thts ts not the case, however, he felt it might 6e good to
have morgage money available in the City.
Councilman Schneider felt he would support such a proposal, but does have
reservations in ihat it might result in loss of tax revenue.
1 Councilman Fitzpatrtck ind�cated he would be �n favor of proceeding and obtaining
additional information
Councilman Namernik stated he has some reservations although he cannot deny the
fact that if this is going to be made available to all communities, Fr�dley should
get the benftts also. He stated his concern is from a tax standpoint that at some
point in t�me, someone will have to pick up the the subsidies. He also stated he
has some reservations on the two plans. He felt it would be to the City's advantage
to proceed without considerating special legislation, however, if they proceed with
the other mehtod, it would be necessary to set up a non-profit organization. He
stated he doesn't Fully undersiand a71 the ramificaiions this would entail.
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Mr. Brunsell, City Clerk, felt, if the Council wished to proceed, these would
be some of the things that would have to be checked into further.
Mayor Nee felt the City wou7dn't be 6ound if they sought the special legislat�on
Councilman Fitzpatr�ck questioned if the City doesn't seek the special legisla-
tion, if they could proceed under the same authority they have in issuing a
general revenue bond.
Mr. Herrick felt the State is saying that the City can issue bonds under the same
authority that they issue industrial revenue bonds. He stated, if this information
is correct, the City wouldn't need the special legislation, however, if �t
turns out that the Internal Revenue Service or some court says this tsn't permis-
sible, then perhaps the C�ty would want the alternative of special legislation.
Mayor Nee stated the programs that have been done so far all have been special
leg�slation.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatr�ck to instruct the administration to seek special
legisiation for issuance of tax exempt bonds for housing. Seconded by Councilman
Schneider. Upon a vo�ce vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried
unan�mously.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, questioned if it was the desire of the Council to attach
this request onto a similar b�ll.
Counctlman Fitzpatr�ck stated he wanted to make it clear that the City isn't looking
for special authority to do something they already have the authority to do. Mayor
Nee felt administratton should report 6ack on the choices of legislat�on.
CONSIDERATION OF C�TY COUfdCSL APPOINTMENTS TO DIFFERENT AGENCIES
AND
RECEIVING LIST OF COMMISSION MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE APRIL 4, 1979.
MOTION by Counc�lman Schneider to extend the existing CouncSl appointments until a
decision �s reached by the judge regarding appointment to the Ward T Council seat.
Seconded by Councilman Qarnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpairick to direct administration to contact the members
of the Commissions and Sub-committees whose terms will expire to determine if they
are interested in re-appointment. Seconded by Councilman Schnetder. Upon a voice
vote, a71 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
It was suggested that poss�bly any vacancies on the commission could be advertised
in the newspaper for cit�zens who may be �nterested.
RESOLUTION N0. 1-1979 DESIGNATING AU7HORIZED SIGNATURES FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND
OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 1-1979. Seconded by CounciT-
man Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unan�mously.
RESOLUTION N0. 2-1979 dESIGNATING A LEGAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE YEAR 1979�
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to adopt Resolut�on No. 2-1979 designating the Sun
Newspaper as the City's legal newspaper for 1979. Seconded by Councilman Schneider.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 3-1979 DESIGNATING TIME AND NUMBER OF COUNCIL MEETINGS:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpa�rick to adopt Resolut�on N0. 3-1979. Seconded by
Councilman Schne�der. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, N]ayor Nee declared the
motion carried unan�mously.
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MOTION by Counc�lman Hamernik to adopt Resolution No, 4-1979. Seconded by Council-
man Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unantmously.
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ON N0. 5-1979 REOUESTING MI
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1979 WITH MINNESOTA
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolut�on No. 5z1979 and author�ze the
execution of the techn�cal assistance agreement for the year 1979 with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 6-1979 TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR REPAIR ON WELLS N0. 6 AN�J N0. 11
MOTION by Councilman Hamerm k to adopt Resolut�on No. 6-1979 Seconded by Council-
man Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye> Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unantmoasly.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 7-1979. Seconded by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, a17 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 8-1979 AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO APPLY FOR FUNDS FOR
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Councilman Barnette questioned the words "which is land to be held and used for
permanent open space" as noted in Paragraph 2 of the resolution. Mr. Qureshi,
City Manager, stated the amount requested is essentially for the bu�lding.
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Councilman Barnette stated he realizes the City must be the applicant for the
� grant, however, he wanted to make it c1ear that the City isn't obligating any of
its funds for this purpose as the matching funds would come from the Springbrook
Nature Foundation.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 8-1979. Seconded by Council-
man Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried una m mously.
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Mr. Sobiech, Publie Works Director, stated the purpose of this resolution is to
ind�cate io LAWCON that �he project they propose is part of the capital improvement
program.
He stated ihe Council has to understand that this is a preliminary draft and staff
is in the process of developing a capital improvement program, which at this time
is �n the preliminary stages, as the City concludes the mandatory planning require-
ments
MOTION 6y Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 9-1979. Seconded by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vo�e, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Counc�lman F�tzpatr�ck to adopt Resolution No. 10-1979. Seconded 6y
Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, al7 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated there were five companies who subm�tted
bids, however, there were only two companies who met all the specification require-
ments, Ziegler, Inc. and Case Power and Equipment. Mr. Sobiech stated the other
three companies bidding either did not meet the requirements of the specif�cations
for this machine or did not bid on all the items in the bid requirements.
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Mr. Sobiech stated these bids before the Council are different from a typical
low price b�d as it is a total cost bid. He pointed out the bid includes the five
year quaranteed repurchase price and the 6,000 hour maintenance figure
Mr. 5obiech stated, even without these certain guarantees wh�ch he feels protect
the City, Ziegler, Inc, was the low bidder.
MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to receive the bids as follow and award the b�d
to Ziegler, Inc. for a totai amount of $41,245.00. Seconded by Councilman
F�tzpatrick. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unan�mously.
COf�1PANY
Z�egler Inc.
901 W. 94th Street
Bloom�ngton, MN 55420
Bid Security.
Total Price�
Less Trade-In•
Net Price:
Make & Model:
5 Yr or 6,000 haur
Maint. Exp.:
5 Yr Quaranteed Repur-
chase Pr�ce.
6,000 Hr. Maintenance:
Total Cost 6id.
Delivery �ate:
Long Lake Ford Tractor
Hwy 12
Long Lake, MN 55356
B�d Secur�ty�
Total Price:
Less Trade-In:
Net Price.
Make & Modei:
5 Yr or 6,000 hour
Maint Exp•
5 Yr. Quaranteed Repur-
chase Price:
6,000 Hr. Maintenance:
Total Cost 6id:
Delivery Date:
Midway Tractor & Equipment
3326 University S E.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Bid Security.
Total Price
Less Trade-In:
Net Price:
Make & Model:
6 Yr or 6,000 Hour
Maint Exp:
5 Yr. Quaranteed Repur-
chase Price:
6,OD0 Hr. Maintenance•
Total Cost Bid.
�elivery Date
BASE BID PLUS BALDERSON HITCH OPTION
St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins
$49,741.OD
$12,061.00
$37,680.00
CAT 920
$ 3,500.00
$43,875.00
� 1,643 70
-$ 1,051 30
30-60 �ays
Certified Check $2,000
$39,389.00
$11,500.00
$27,889.00
FORD A-62
$ 3,800 00
N/A
$ 7,044.00
N/A
5-1D Days
Federated Mutual
536,489.00
$ 7,500.00
$28,989.00
FORD A-62
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
$28,989.00
90-120 Days
Same
$53,306.00
$12,061.00
$41,245.00
CAT 920
$ 3,900.00
$44,935.00
$ �,643.70
$ 1,853.70
30-60 Days
Same
$42,874.00
$11,500.00
$31,374.00
FOR� A-62
$ 3,800.00
N/A
$ 7,044 00
N/A
30-60 Days
Ins. Co. 5% Same
$40,072.00
$ 7,500.00
$32,572.00
FOR� A-62
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
$32,572.00
90-120 Days
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(Bids Continued)
COMPANY
Valley Equipment Co.
12500 Dupont South
Burnsville, MN 55337
Bid Security:
Total Price
� Less Trade-In:
Net Pr7ce
Make & Model
6 Yr or 6,D00 Hour
Maint. Exp:
5 Yr Quaranteed Repur-
chase Price•
6,00� Hr. Maintenance:
Total Cost Bid:
�elivery Daie:
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Case Power & Equipment
12540 Dupont South
Burnsvtlle, MN 55337
Bid Security.
Total Price:
Less Trade-In
Net Price:
Make & Model:
6 Yr or 6,000 Hour
Maint Exp
5 Yr Quaranteed Repur-
chase Price
6,OOD Hr Maintenance:
Total Cost Bid
Delivery Date
CLAIMS:
BASE BID
John Deere Ins
$50,982.00
$14,823.00
$36,759.D0
John Deere 444
$ 3,200.�0
$40,357 00
No Bid
-$ 992.00
30-60 Days
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PLUS BAL�ERSON HITCH OPTION
Co 5% Same
$54,742.D0
$14,823.00
$39,929.00
�ohn Deere 444
Continental Ins. Co. 5%
�5o,zz�.00 / �nz,a�a o0
$13,825.00 / $13,825.D0
$36,402 00 / $29,053.OD
Case W2DB / Case W14H
$ 4,000.00 / $ 4,000.00
$43,000.00 / $33,000 00
$ 6,301 J 0/$ 6,301 70
$ 3,703J0 / $ 6,354J0
120 Days
$ 3,200.0�
$42,419 OD
No B�d
$ 710.00
30-60 �ays
Same
$55,118 00 / $47,358.00
$13,825.00 / $13,825.00
$41,293 00 / $33,533.00
Case W20B / Case W14H
$ 4,000.00 / $ Q,000.00
$43,000 00 / $33,000.00
$ 6,301 70 / $ 6,301.70
$ 8,594 70 / $10,834.70
12D Days
MOTION by Councilman F�tzpatrick to authorize payment of Clatms No 348W07 through
No. 360938. Seconded by Counc�lman Namernik.
Councilman Schneider questioned if staff periodically checks for price comparisons
in purchasing �tems or contracting services. Mr. Qureshi, C�ty Manager, stated
these items are checked into by the staff to attempt to get the best possible
price for the item or service needed
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
LICENSES:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file
tn the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote,
a71 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS:
WILLIAPI CRAWFORD (DISTRICT �r5)• SIGNAL ON TH 47 AT 69TH AVENUE.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to rece�ve the communication from William Crawford
re9arding a signal at TH 47 and 69th Avenue.
Mr Sobiech, Puh7ic Works Director, stated this letter from Mr. Crawford, District
Director of the Minnesota Department of Transportation> indicates that a traffic
signal at TH 47 and 69th Avenue ranks 43rd in their priority list of pro,7ects.
He stated the State's basic policy has been to fund signals from federal funds
where the federal government pays 76% of the costs and the state and City each pay
12% of the cost
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Mr Crawford stated in his letter that the Department of Transportation cannot
agree to reimburse the City for "our" share of the cost of installation at any time
in the future because of the uncertainties of future funding and priorii�es."
Mr. Sobiech stated the Department of Transportation indicated they fund about
12 signals a year and with the s�gnal at TH 47 and 69th Avenue be�ng 43rd on the
priority list, it would take a minimum of four years for this signal to be
rnstalled
Mr Qureshi, City Manager, felt perhaps the City shou7d try for special legisla- '
tion with hopes of getting funds for half of the cost. Councilman Barnette felt
there was a tremendous need for signalization at this intersection He pointed out
there is a lot of traffic coming from Columbia Arena and felt possibly the County
should be involved since their facility is also contributing traffic. Mayor Nee
suggested perhaps staff could figure out what the cost would be to finance the
signal. Councilman Barnette siated he would be willing to contact restdents in this
area regarding �nstallation of a signal at this intersection and how they would
feel about pay�ng the cost
Mr Qureshi, City Manager, stated staff could work out a proposal regarding costs
so that Councilman Barnette could have this information available. Councilman
Hamernik fe7t perhaps the 45 MPH speed limtt could be extended to reduce the speed
]imit past this area on TH 47. Mr. Sobiech stated staff could check into this
possibility.
PLYWOOD MINNESOTA
Mayor Nee stated he has been contacted by Plywood Minnesota representatives
regarding the median on East River Road. He stated they would like to discuss this
matter with the Council and thai they will be attending the Counc7l's conference
meet7ng.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated there �s legal action pending as Plywood
Minnesota and Wickes Furniture got a restraining order against the City and County
to prevent the median from bein9 closed.
Mr. Herrick stated Plywood Minnesota and Wickes have a traffic engineer represent-
ing them and he will be submitting a report to the County. He stated he hoped to
hear within the next week how they are proceeding.
ADJOURNMENT-
MOTION by Counci7man Fitzpatr�ck to adjourn the meeting. Seconded 6y Councilman
Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously and the Regular P�eeting of the Fridley City Council of January 8, 1979
ad,7ourned at 9:50 P.T4.
Respectfully submitted,
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Carol Haddad
Secretary to the City Council
Approved: 1/22/7g
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W�lliam J. Nee
Mayor
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