1972 Ejector Pump AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley installed the sanitary sewer in
the area of Channel Road in 1969 and assessed Lot 2, Brook View Addition
(Mr. Lyle Quam) $305.28,
WHEREAS, the sanitary sewer line in the street is too high to hook
onto by gravity,
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed to by the undersigned property owner
that if the City of Fridley pays $945.00 towards the cost of sewer ejector
pump, he would release the City of any future obligation regarding sewer
hookup for the above property, that he would maintain the ejector pump
and other facilities up to the City sewer main and there will be no future
cost to the City for this facility and service.
The Agreement is binding on the undersigned property owner, his
successors and assignees forever.
Witness: ..i c
Lyle Vuam Signature
6895 Channel Road - Fridley, Minnesota
Address
Lot 2, Brookview Addition
Description of Property
SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING =ETIN OF MAY 8, 1972' PAGE 13
I: Mayor Liebl asked Mr. Dick Harris his opinion of the vacation request. Mr.
Harris said that he would favor retaining the east/west alley and vacating
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the north/south alley. Councilman Breider asked what was the square footage
of the lot with the parking problem and the City Engineer answered it was about
4,000 square feet. A gentleman in the audience from Assurance Manufacturing
added that it is for sale now. Councilliaan Utter asked what Inventor's
Engineering would do about the parking if the alley is vacated. Councilman
Braider said that the alley is not opened now and is not used, so it wouldn't
make any difference.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to close the public hearing on the vacation request
SAV #72-03 by Gene Hetland. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried and the hearing closed
at 10:28 P.N.
...4 RECEIVING REPORT ON SEWER HOOKUP REQUEST BY LYLE G. QUAM, 6895 CHANNEL ROAD:
Mayor Liebl noted that there are two plans outlined in the Agenda by the City
_Engineer. Plan #1 is for installing individual ejector pumps 'and Plan #2 is
for the installation of a lift station which would be much more costly. He
asked the City Engineer which one he would recommend. The City Engineer said
that there have been plans submitted for taking care of the sewer capacity,
and it will eventually have to go to the N.S.S.S.D. lines. At this point,
the question is already solved, as he understood Mr. Qum has had an ejector
[I] pump installed.
Mr. Qualm said that he had, at a cost of $945. He said his neighbor on the right
is selling his home and he thought he was the only one left with this problem.
The three houses involved would have had to dig up their yards and revamp
their plumbing quite extensively. He said he went ahead and put it in, as he
needed relief quickly and could not wait.
The City Engineer said that if Fridley agrees to pay for this it should be with
the agreement that any further maintenance after the installation would be at
the home owners expense. The Finance Director added that Mr. Quasi could bring
in his bill aid, if authorized, it would be paid and he would be requested to
- sign an agreement.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve Plan #1 (ejector pumps) for those three
homes on Channel Road needing them, payment of Mr. Quam's bill of $945, with
the condition that before any bills are paid the home owners are to sign an
agreement stating that they will be responsible for any further maintenance
after the installation. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a `mice vote, all
ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF A BUILDING REQUEST, A-1 MOTOR SPORTS, REQUESTED BY MS. VICKI
SKIFF: (Lots 13 i 14, Block 2, Commerce Park)
The City Engineer said that the soning on these lots is CR-2 and this category
1 • is for low traffic generating businesses. It was felt by the Administration
that this use would be borderline and this is why it was brought before the
Council. This type of business is not specifically stated in the Ordinance,
It was felt that this business would generate more traffic than the CR-2
category was designed for.
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SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF MAY 8, 1972 PAGE 14
Mayor Liebl noted in the letter that the business would be working on boat
motors and snowmobiles etc. , and that the proposed building would be 3000
square feet with approximately 1150 square feet for offices and showrooms.
Ms. Skiff said yes, their business would be service oriented. There is more
money in service than in sales of new Motors. Mayor Liebl asked the City
Attorney if this would fit into the CR-2 zoning? The City Attorney said that
the CR-2 zoning was meant as a buffer to provide for the transition between
industrial and commercial. He asked Ms. Skiff if she had read all the
provisions of the Ordinance and she replied she had. The City Attorney said
that not more than 25% of the building could be used for sales purposes. Ms.
Skiff said she thought it would run a little more than that. She added that
their expansion would be for service and storage. The City Attorney said that
the Ordinance is quite strict on screening and the storage areas and asked her
if she understood this and she replied she did.
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The City Engineer showed the proposed plans at the Council table and said that
the lots would make a parcel 200' X 265' . If the Council felt this is the proper
.usage for the zoning, then his office will help her with the proper procedure.
The City Attorney said in his opinion this is a borderline case and asked her
if there was a time factor and she replied yes. The City Attorney felt this
should be reviewed by the Planning Commission. They have had some other tough
interpretative questions before them. Not too long ago two speculative
buildings were 'approved and after the buildings were built they have actually
• been put to commercial use. If the Council feels that this is not too much
of a violation,he would have no strong objection provided the applicant
understands all the stipulations and that she would have to abide by them.
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• Mayor Liebl said there is an Animal Clinic just north of these lots and asked
if she would anticipate a lot of noise. Ms. Skiff said yes, but it would be
inside the building and she did not think it would be excessive. Councilman
Utter asked what about snowmobiles in the winter, they would probably be
checked out outside. There is also a noise pollution provision in the Ordinance
that sets a decibel level that cannot be exceeded.
Mayor Liebl felt this request should go to the Planning Commission. It is their
- duty to study each request thoroughly and give their recommendations to the
Council. He added that boat motors would not be too noisy, but what about the
snowmobiles and motorcycles? The City Attorney pointed out that they would still
have to go before the Building Standards - Design Control Subcommitee for
their building permit, so under the circumstances it would not delay them too
much to go before the Planning Commission also. He added that the Administration
should go through the Ordinance with them and inform them of exactly what they
have to do to conform to the Code. Ms. Skiff's associate said that would take
to long, they have to be in by July 15th. The City Attorney said there was no
way they could make that deadline. Mayor Liebl asked how much investment she
is anticipating, and Ms. Skiff replied between $75,000 - $80,000.
councilman Breider asked where they are located now. The applicant replied in
• Spring Lake Park under the name of Recreational Sales. They are located in a
residential neighborhood and there are no complaints except on Sunday,
Mayor Liebl asked the Administrative Assistant if he felt this business would
fall within the CR-? catagory. The Administrative Assistant said that the
key to this zoning district is in the first paragraph and read it aloud,
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MlOMMAR COUMICIL MEETING OF MAY 1, 1972 -
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MOTION by Councilman Braider to adopt Resolution #54-1972. Seconded by
Councilman Mittelstadt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the motion carried unanimously.
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=SOLUTION #55-1972 - DIRFC ING Tff' S!'LE ?'.!!) PURCHASE OF TEMPORARY IMPROVE-
MBNT BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS OF 1957, CHAPTF.a 385: (SS&SW #102)
MOTION by Councilman Braider to adopt Resolution #55-1972. Seconded by
Councilman Mittelstadt. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared
. • .tile motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #56-1972 - DIJi1G,`.TI23G THE ISSUA2aCE OF T'?NPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS
IN ACCOrDam. WITH LAWS Or 1957, CHAPTER 315: (ST. 1971-1, St. 1971-2 and
• St. 1971-4) .
LOTION by Councilman Braider to adopt Resolution #56-1972. Seconded by •
Councilmen Mittelstadt. vpon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared
the motion carried unainily.
`MM$SOLUTION !!57-1972 - DIR C! THE SALE .?4..Mo PURCHASE OF TIMPORARY IMPROVEMENT_
BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LADS t 1957, C �P ER 335: (St. 1971-1, St. 1971-2
and St. 1971-4)
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution 457-1972. Seconded by
• Councilman Mittelstadt. Worm a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
rd declared the motion carried unanimously.
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SST FOR SCR HOOD . Qt3RM: (6895 Channel road N.B.)
The City Engineer explained that this line was too shallow when it was laid.
T ewe people were assessed. Ue had a similar case on East River Road and the
Council at that time authorised an expenditure for sewage ejector pumps for the
hove.
Mayor Liebl commented that he felt this was only a temporary solution' and we
needed a permanent one. The newer was faultily installed in the first place
and we are asking for proaemm installing an ejector pump in each home. City
money should be spent on a permanent solution.
Councilman Utter asked what the-cost of a new lift station would be, and the
City Engineer said the cost could go as such as $20,000. The ccat _for the
six sewer ejector pumps would be from $9,000 to $11,000. We would then get a
waiver from the property owners saying the City was not responsible for any
. future problems. The City would be investing 3 to 4 times as much money as
these people were assessed.
Mayor Liebl asked if this would not be wasting money on a temporary solution.
The City Engineer answer d that the ejector pumps would be a move in the
direction of a permanent solution.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to table this item until the Meeting of May Of S
1972 to enable the City Engineer to give the Council a cost comparison of the
two solutions. Seconded by Councilmen Utter. Upon a voice vote, all ayes,
Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
MEND TO: Marvin C. Brunsell, Finance Director
MEMO FROM: Nasim M. Qureshi, City Engineer-Director of Planning
MEMO DATE: May 26, 1972
MEND) NUMBER: Misc. #72-07
RE: AGREEMENT WITH LYLE QUAM FOR PURCHASE OF EJECTOR PUMP
Attached is an agreement to be executed by Mr. Quam,
plus Council minutes of the Special Meeting of May 8, 1972 regarding
authorization of payment. As per our discussion, please make the
check out to Backdahl & Olson Plumbing & Heating Co. and Mr. Lyle G.
Quam.
5;4,44441./y
On itetwestmy, May 30, 1972, Mr. Quam will be in to
pick up the check.
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NASIM M. QURESHI, P.E.
City Engineer-Director of Planning