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VAR 1962City of Fridley, Minn. RIJILVIIG, PERMIT IT N? ( 5226/ /1 Dat Owl Ade Alley, Drainage and Front yard Parking on MAIN STREET BETWEEN 61st and 60th No. Lot " c5lwr 9Q' d Cor44,E Sey e9A " :/� F e'e 6 r TO In consideration of the issuance to me of a permit to construct the building described above, I agree to do the proposed work in accordance with the description above set forth and in compliance with all provisions of ordinances of the city of Fridley. /,,- 400 In consideration of the payment of a fee of $y�_'�"` , permit is hereby granted to to construct the building or addition as described above. This permit,is, granted upon the express condition that the person to whom it is granted and his agents, employees and workmen, in all work done in, around and upon said building, or any part thereof, shall conform in all respects to the ordinances of Fridley, Minnesota regarding location, construction, alteration, maintenance, repair and moving of buildings within the city limits and this permit may be revoked at any time upon violation of any of the provisions of said ordinances. /,) 1212 / '�fi Building Inspector NOTICE: This permit does not cover the construction, Installation for wiring, plumbing, gas heating, sewer or water. Be sure to see the Building Inspector for separate permits for these items. AND SUVI) VEYORS $011-5 TESTING MUNICIPAL ENOiNEEQlNG G418-SGTw AVENIUE N. KE 7- 317,37 LO 17 41- 10 Ll 16- c 00 2-- C-T t<Cr Cf. 7LiE kU or C'N' CA!o MIND- 0 Ai LAw OFFIDEB INES: FED. 2-7513 FED.3-2086 RALPH L. BERMAN COUNSELLOR AND ATTORNEY AT LAW B84 MIDLAND BANK BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS 1. MINNESOTA June -_,5U., 1 9 6 ',2w Mr.Allen G.Jensen, Building Inspector, City of Fridley, 6431 University Avenue RE., Minneapolis,21,Minnerota. Ind RE! Parking Area,, 4 Unit Apartment, 6021 Dain Street Ai E. Your Eetter dated June 4th,1962. Dear Mr.Jensens WE wish to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated June 4th,1962,addressed to Mr.Lee A.Ildstad and Mr.Ralph L. Berman wherein you state! �In our city ordinance,it is not permissibleto park cars in the front 35 feet of any apartment house property. I noticed you are sodding your lot and have left a space for cars to park right off the street in front of your building. A parking lot must be provided,a minimum size of 401 x 401 for a four plea. This permits parking and also a turn around for exit. This must be done in your back yard with access to the alley in your particular case. I have spoken to the owner of the buildings on either side of you and he is making similar arrangements. *I will make inspection again of your premises on June ll,at which time I would like to see progress made on your rear parking area and also your front parking area completely closed off for parkingg 4" PLEASE be advised that Mr.Ildstad andsi<We not the persons in possession of the subject premises. We are merely the assigne®s of the vendors,under a Contract for Deed,and hold the fee) title for security purposes. The buyers under the Contract for Deed, presently in possession are as follows: ALLEN T. GELL0 and MARLON O.HAUGEN, Wayzata Bank Building, Way zat a,Minn a sota. We are forwarding your letter to them and we request that you contact them with any suggestions you have for improving both the subject property and the surrounding neighborhood. Thanking you for your interest in this matter,I am, Very truly yo , RALF4 L. BENW, RLB/Abm, t -- r r S c , ` f c r r S ' S ' c c f a i f C i i f c - C f i f C C C ' HAUGEN AND QUELLO ATTORNEYS AT LAW WAYZATA BANK BUILDING MARLON O. HAUGEN WAYZATA. MINNESOTA 88391 GREENWOOD 3.7326 ALLAN T. QUELLO October 2,1964 City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue NE Fridley, Minnesota Re: 2012 Apartment Building 6021 Main Street X.E. Dear Mr. Jensen: In response to your letter of September'25, 1964, I wish to advise that we were unaware that the alley at the rear of the above building was still being considered. I enclose a copy of my letter to William Wolf, the manager of the apartment, and in which I have asked him to determine what the feeling is of the local residents for this alley. We purchased this building under Contract for Deed, February 22, 1962, from the building Mr. Don Babinski. Since that' time he has transferred his title or sold his contract to another owner. It was, I believe, during the summer of 1962 when we laid sod on the premises, that we were advised that it was the desire of the City of Fridley to open anc"Alley and create parking at the rear of the apartment building. At' about the same time we were advised that the apartment owner in the north end of the alley violently opposed the opening of the alley and therefore the alley project was dropped. At this time, it would appear it the alley has been properly created and dedicated to the public, that the City of Fridley could blacktop the alley and assess the abutting land owners. On the other hand, I seriously question the general policy of this action. Alleys generally provide the dumping spot of rather unsightly material, are dangerous for children and difficult to maintain. In addition, at this particular site, the alley will be at a low spot and I would imagine be extreme- ly difficult to provide drainage. HAUGEN AND QUELLO ATTORNEYS AT LAW WAYZATA BANK BUILDING MARLON O. NAUGEN WAYZATA. MINNESOTA 88381 GRBeNWDDD 3.732¢ ALLAN T. QUELLO City of Fridley October 2, 1964 Page two I have called a couple of times to try to reach you, however I have missed you. I realize you are out of your office quite a bit of the time and would greatly appreciate if you would call me at your convenience if you thought we could come to some mutual understanding in this problem. Thank you. Very truly your s , Marlon 0. Haugen MOH:mld 4k T: 9 r ,1. �,.. _�� __� - - -• �- - ' --..gin :4�. Mr. Lloyd C. Mavis 6011 Main Street N. E. Fridley, Minnesota 55421 Dear Mr. Mavis: 560-3450 i ®J6,rlle AKA COUNTY FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55421 May 22, 1967 Re: Apartment Building 6011 Main Street N. E. In checking our records on the parking problem on Main Street, it is quite apparent that property owners have been in violation for some time. In Section 45.216 of the City Code and Ordiance 70, Section 7, paragraph 7, it states that," Spaces for open parking stalls shall not occupy any portion of a required front yard or side yard and shall not occupy more than 1/3 of the area of a required rear yard." Unless this matter is resolved by August 1, 1967, this office will refer our complete file to the City Attorney for his recommendation to achieve compliance. If there are any questions in regard to this matter, kindly contact me in my office. Yours very truly, CLARENCE BELISLE Building Inspector City of Fridley cc: Earl P. Wagner, City Manager Nasim Qureshi, City Engineer V -_ - - - Kenneth F`. -Peterson & Hubert M. Nelson 2441 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405 Gentlemen: Of 1ict1e ty WOKA COUNTY 560-3450 FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55421 May 23, 1967 Re: Apartment Building 6019 Main Street N. E. In checking our records on the parking problem on Main Street it is quite apparent that property owners have been in violation for some time. In Section 45.216 of the City Code and Ordiance 70, Section 7, Paragraph 7, it states that, " Spaces for open parking stalls shall not occupy any portion of a required front yard or side yard and shall not occupy more than 1/3 of the area of a required rear yard." Unless this matter is resolved by August 1, 1967, this office will refer our complete file to the City Attorney for his recommendation to achieve compliance. If there are any questions in regard to this matter, kindly contact me in my office. Yours very truly, CLARENCE BELISLE Building Inspector City of Fridley cc: Earl P. Wagner, City Manager Nasim Qureshi, City Engineer iNei James & Janet Rudnitski 6035 Main Street N. E. Fridley, Minnesota 55421 Dear James & Janet Rudnitski: �f riAe y V OKA COUNTY '560-3450 FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55421 May 23, 1967 Re: Apartment Building 6035 Main Street N. E. In checking our records on the parking problem on Main Street, it is quite apparent that property owners have been in violation for some time. In Section 45.216 of the City Code and Ordiance 70, Section 7, Paragraph 7, it states that, " Spaces for open parking stalls shall not occupy any portion of a required front yard or side yard and shall not occupy more than 1/3 of the area of a required rear yard." Unless this matter is resolved by August 1, 1967, this office will refer our complete file to the City Attorney for his recommendation to achieve compliance. If there are any questions in regard to this matter, kindly contact me in my office. Yours very truly, CLARENCE BELISLE Building Inspector City of Fridley cc: Earl P. Wagner, City Manager Nasim Qureshi, City Engineer James & Janet Rudnitski 6035 Main Street N. E. Fridley, Minnesota 55421 Dear James & Janet Rudnitski: �f riAe y V OKA COUNTY '560-3450 FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55421 May 23, 1967 Re: Apartment Building 6035 Main Street N. E. In checking our records on the parking problem on Main Street, it is quite apparent that property owners have been in violation for some time. In Section 45.216 of the City Code and Ordiance 70, Section 7, Paragraph 7, it states that, " Spaces for open parking stalls shall not occupy any portion of a required front yard or side yard and shall not occupy more than 1/3 of the area of a required rear yard." Unless this matter is resolved by August 1, 1967, this office will refer our complete file to the City Attorney for his recommendation to achieve compliance. If there are any questions in regard to this matter, kindly contact me in my office. Yours very truly, CLARENCE BELISLE Building Inspector City of Fridley cc: Earl P. Wagner, City Manager Nasim Qureshi, City Engineer Marlon 0. Haugen & Allen T. Quello Wayzata Bank Building Wayzata, Minnesota Gentlemen: �f I yr i C XA COUNTY 560-3450 FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55421 May 23, 1967 Re: Apartment Building 6021 Main St. N. E. In checking our records on the parking problem on Main Street, it is quite apparent that property owners have been in violation for some time. In Section 45.216 of the City Code and Ordiance 70, Section 7, Paragraph 7, it states that, " Spaces for open parking stalls shall not occupy any portion of a required front yard or side yard and shall not occupy more than 1/3 of the area of a required rear yard." Unless this matter is resolved by August 1, 1967, this office will refer our complete file to the City Attorney for his recommendation to achieve compliance. If there are any questions in regard to this matter, kindly contact me in my office. Yours very truly, CLARENCE BELISLE Building Inspector City of Fridley cc: Earl P. Wagner, City Manager Nasim Qureshi, City Engineer S -4� ° fib !r rr --c tl �P. �p fCT-r �S / diy d ��" F ® Iry ® w1volu WI -0 "Over Twenty-five Years of Insurance Service" 2441 LYNDALE AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS 5, MINNESOTA - August 18, 1967 Mr. Nasim Qureshi, City Engineer City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue N. E. Fridley, Minnesota 55421 Dear Mr. Qureshi: Office FEderal 3-6473 - Residence FRanklin 4-4430 :., Re: 6019 Main St. N. E. As per our telephone conversation, we are in the process of purchasing the vacant lot next door to our above -numbered building, for the purpose of providing off-street parking as per your request. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at any time. Very truly yours, PE By KFP/mt INSURANCE OF AL (�INDS•`INSURAN,�CE= `O,F ALL hN�DS';: INSURANCE' O..F< ALL. INDS 1961 T 1 A I -J:) � Zj 'YN '3A*v AlIS'-'TAINn &CT'O ATW:ui 'do Allo 11 560-3450 Cit rAC ANOKA COUNTY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55421 August 23, 1967 Kenneth F. Peterson & Hubert M. Nelson 2441 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota Re: 6019 Main St. N. E. Gentlemen: On May 23, 1967, we sent you a letter in regard to a parking problem at your apartment building at the above captioned address. In that letter we gave you until August 1, 1967, to resolve this matter. Inspection August 22, 1967, indicates noncompliance. The council granted you a time extension to September 5, 1967. A reinspection will be made on that date and the report will be submitted to council for their reconsideration of referring our complete file to the City Attorney. • If there are any questions -in regard to this matter please contact me in my office. Yours very truly, CLARENCE BELISLE Building Inspector City of Fridley CB :bs cc: Nasim Qureshi, City Engineer Frank Liebl, Councilman 560-3450 (Zit lyriall U U ANOKA COUNTY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55421 August 23, 1967 James & Janet Rudnitski 6035 Main St. N. E. Fridley, Minnesota 55421 ReL 6035 Main St. N. E. Dear Mr. & Mrs. Rudnitski: On May 23, 1967, we sent you a letter in regard to a parking problem at your apartment building at the above captioned address. In that letter we gave you until August 1, 1967, to resolve this matter. Inspection on August 22, 1967, indicates noncompliance. The council granted you a time extension to September 5, 1967. A reinspection will be made on that date and the report submitted to the council for their reconsideration of referring our complete file to the City Attorney. If there are any questions in regard to this matter please contact me in my office. Yours very truly, CLARENCE BELISLE Building Inspector City of Fridley CB:bs -cc: Nasin Qureshi, City Engineer Frank Liebl, Councilman 0 560-3450 CifN o grav ANOKA COUNTY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55421 August 23, 1967 Mr. Lloyd C. Mavis 6011 Main St. N. E. Fridley, Minnesota 55421 Re: 6011 Main St. N. E. Dear Mr. Mavis: On May 23, 1967, we sent you a,letter in regard to a parking problem at your apartment building at the above captioned address. In that letter we gave you until August 1, 1967, to resolve this matter. Inspection August 22, 1967, indicates noncompliance. The council has granted you a time extension to September 5, 1967. A reinspection will be made on that date and the report will be submitted to the council for their reconsideration of referring our complete file to the City Attorney. If there are any questions in regard to this matter please contact me in my office. Yours very truly, 7J CLARENCE BELISLE Building Inspector City of Fridley CB:bs cc: Nasim Qureshi, City Engineer Frank Liebl, Councilman 560-3450 CryCy Of Yijle ty ANOKA COUNTY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55421 Marlon 0. Haugen & Allen T. Quello Wayzata Bank Building Wayzata, Minnesota Gentlemen: Re: 6021 Main St. N. E. August 23, 1967 On rIay 23, 1967, we sent you a letter in regard tc a parking problem at your apartment building at the above captioned address. In that letter we gave you until August 1, 1967, to resolve this matter. Inspection August 22, 1967, indicates noncompliance. The council has granted you a time extension to September 5, 1967. A reinspection will be made on that,date and the report will be submitted to council for their reconsideration of referring our complete file to the City Attorney. If there are any questions in regard to this matter please contact mein my office. Yours very truly, CLARENCE BELISLE Building Inspector City of Fridley CB:bs cc: Nasim Qureshi, City Engineer Frank Liebl, Councilman MARLON O. HAUGEN ALLAN T. QUELLO HAUGEN AND QUELLO ATTORNEYS AT LAW WAYZATA BANK BUILDING WAYZATA. MINNESOTA 55381 September 1, 1967 City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, Minnesota 55421 Attention: Mr. Clarence Belisle lie: 6021 Main St. N*E# Dear Mr. Belisle: PHONE 473-7326 We have examined the parking problem at 6021 Main Street N.E., have discussed this matter with tenants there, have discussed this with neighbors and with other owners in the area. We are at a real loss to come up with a solution. I understand this building was originally constructed in 1960, My partner and I purchased the building February 229 1962, Since that time we have operated it as a four unit apartment and I believe have made various reports to the city to indicate our ownership. Ny file indicates that from our initial examination of title indicates that the apartment building sits on two lots and there is no alley, either platted or constructed at the rear of the premises. Shortly after we purchased the premises, there was talk of putting an alley through the middle of the block, which would provide for garbage pick up and for parking. This apparently was discouraged for a number of reasons, one of them being that the property in back is quite low and water would accumulate in the _ al ley, and in addition, the building along the north side of the block is constructed so as to block any proposed alley. The alley would have to terminate in the center of the block and would not be able to go through. I am sure this would not be acceptable to 1 HAUGEN AND QUELLO ATTORNEYS AT LAW WAYZATA BANK BUILDING MARLON O. HAUGEN WAYZATA. MINNESOTA 88391 PHONE 473-7326 ALLAN T. QUELLO City of Fridley September 1, 1967 Page two. the city, as such an alley would be impossible to plow or otherwise service. Actually, the builders, from whom we purchased this building, Mr. Donald Babinski, advised that parking was to be allowed in the front of the building. He showed us where parking should be and how far into the front of the lot parking could come. I believe the tenants are parking in this manner today. Several times during the past several years, either you^ or another building inspector for the City of Fridley, have objected to this type of parking. Never, to my knowledge, has any other type parking been suggested or recommended. Due to the way these buildings are constructed, and there are three of them identical in construction, side by side at that location, *t is almost impossible to drive a car to the rear of the building from the front of the building off Main street. We have therefore been unable to make any efforts to' direct traffic along side of the building, down the steep bank, and into the rear lot area. At the present time the rear of the lot is used in playgDund and simply a living area for the apartment tenants. We have put up, what we believe to be a rather nice fence around the premises and have alloted some areas for swings and other playground items, The tenants advise that there is no city park nearby and the children would have no other place to play other than behind the apartments. The other apartment owners apparently did not want swing sets and as our tenants had some children we tried to provide the best provisions we could to allow the clildren to play in the rear of the apartment area. I am taking the liberty of sending a copy of this letter to .your city engineer, as I see your letter has gone to him also, If your city engineer has any other thoughts on this matter I would be glad to go over them and see what we can do to cure the situation, iVe are not trying to duck our responsibility but the solution should be practical and workable. Please advise. V truly L- n=ar 1 on 0 . Haugen MLOH : and S 4e El MARLON O. HAUGEN ALLAN T. QUELLO HAUGEN AND QUELLO ATTORNEYS AT LAW WAYZATA BANK BUILDING WAYZATA. MINNESOTA 55391 City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue N,E, Fridley, Minnesota 55421 Attention: Mr. Clarence Belisle Re: 6021 Main Street N.E. Dear Kr. 13,oliole: PHONE 473-7326 We have examined the parking problem at 6021 Vbtn Street N*Eov have this roattpr wjtttenants there, h8vG discusseO this wit;i neighbors and 111th other owners in the 8r0a. are at a real less to cot -to up ,.vith a solution. I understuad Vils building rias eriVinally constructed In Iti6-3o I* partner and I purelmsed the building February 229 1962, Since tLat tiNe We hava operated it as a four unit al)&rtu�64t e-fi�� 4� i believe have -,ja6e various reports to the cite to irniieate our awnership). cry file Indicates that frow our izlitizll Oxafflin0tiOn of title, Indicates that the aPgrtwetlt bk1ill-iift site On t%70 Into and there to no 8lleV9 either platted or coustructed the rear of the preuisoo. shortly aftef Purebased Vic there was talk of putting 00 alley through the imiddle of the block* which t��nuld provide for garbarge Pick tip and for parking, This apperent!y i�,as discouraged for a*nuubar of reasons, cue Of them being that the property in back in quite low and water would OccWjUlatO In the alle',%,', and in addition, the builaing along the north side of the block is conatructed no as to block any proposed alley. The alley would have to terminate la the canter of the block and iyoulfi not be able to 90 through, I aw sure this wouN not be aceeptable to N ' MEMO FROM: MEMO TO: MEMO DATE: CITY MANAGER CITY ENGINEER MAY 29, 1968 I have received a complaint from Mr. Ronald McClain of 6007 Main Street Northeast. A copy is attached hereto as Enclosure No. 1. .j e Mr. McClain indicates the problem has been unresolved for the past seven years and has requested the unresolved problems be eliminated. The problems as I understand are as follows: sf� 1. A 12 foot alley was to be installed, grading was accomplished. The large apartment house at the end of 61st put up a wire cyclone fence and sealed off the alley. 2. A garage was built 4 feet in on.the alley. 3. The apartment next to 6007 Main Street dug sand out so deep that the water shut-off valve (curb box) is above ground 4 to 5 inches and cars drive over it. Could damage car and valve. 4. The apartment houses 1 - 2 and 3 have a parking problem and have not provided off-street parking. 5. The so called alley is used for apartment house access, but is causing a dust problem. 6. He feels the alley should be improved, put in properly or that it be vacated and no easement. If the apartment houses want this as access they should build it from their end of the block. 7. He would like his end vacated to enable planting of grass, etc. Investigate and make recommendations. We can possible vacate the alley, where possible, and keep utility -easements. Look over and see what solution we can give to the problems. Seven years is a long time to wait and I think he is right. If one person can fence off and another can build a garage on it something is wrong. Please provide information on which to reply to his complaint. HOMER R. ANKRUM HRA/mis Enclosure Messages To Whom It May Concern 410 PARI; AVENUE 0 NEW YORK, N. Y. 10022 IMPORTANT: FEED OTHER END FIRST U. S. Patent No, 3,025,778 rAPLED TOGETHER AND -ARRIFR AND FED INTO )VE. GOOD BLACK IMAGES, r A 310 PARK AVENUE u NEW YORK, N. Y. 10022 IMPORTANT: FEED OTHER END FIRST U. S, Pntcnt No. 3,025,778 TAPLED TOGETHER AND :ARRIER AND FED INTO )VE. V GOOD BLACK, IMAGES, A) a&"v a� CAPLED TOGETHER AND e .- =ARRIER AND FED INTO VE. la� d GOOD BLACK IMAGES, r2 r 410 PARI! AVENUE ® NEW YORK, N. Y. 10022 IMPORTANT: FEED OTHER END FIRST U S. Patent No, 3,025,778 � z / -51r� 13 APLED TOGETHER AND ARRIER AND FED INTO /E. Dpr =1 GOOD BLACK IMAGES, Jt 1 A FT 1'0074A'l >7- 410 PARK AVENUE c NEW YORK, N. Y. 10022 IMPORTANT: FEED OTHER END FIRST U. S. Putent No. 3,025,778 MEN=, wlw�l REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 1965 PAGE 4 FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 372 OF THE CITY CODE REGULATING AND LICENSING FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND FOOD VENDING MACHINES AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF: The City Attorney explained that this ordinance repeals Ordinance #p16. There is a short section (15) of the Code Book which deals with dairy bars and restaurants which is now made obsolete. He suggested that within the Ordinance, after "An ordinance relating to restaurant and dairy bars" be added: "and is presently coded as Section 15.01 through 15.03 of the Fridley City Code". MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to approve this ordinance on first reading and waive reading. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a roll call vote, Kirkham, Liebl, and Sheridan voting aye, Mayor Kirk- ham declared the motion carried. 121S SSIO:: OF HoK TO RESOLVE PARF.ING DRAINAGE AND ACCESS PROBLEMS IN REGARD TO THE ALLEY BETWEEN SECOND STREET AND MAIN STREET FROM 60TH AVENUE TO 61ST AVENUE: The City Manager gave a briefing on the background of this problem. He explained that there is a gravel entrance at the south and of the alley, however, at the north end, 110 61st Avenue, there -is a garage built extending into the alley easement. There are fences down the alley to 6011 Main Street. There is a drainage problem inherent to this property and one suggestion would be tiling to ease this drainage situation. There are trees planted along the alley and the owners do not want to lose their trees, fences, or place for the children to play. He said that there was a storm sewer project proposed for this alley in 1966, but the owners objected. He explained that Mr. Ronald McLain, 6007 Main Street has registered a complaint and would like to have either the alley opened up for all to use or completely closed up, and deeded back to the property owners. He feels that he is absorbing traffic at the south end, but the people at the north end are benefitting. The City Manager explained that there is only 30' in the back, and if there was to be parking, 20' would be needed for adequate parking, which would leave only 10'. if driveways are considered through the sideyards, they would be very close, too close for the safety of children, as there is only 23' sideyard. He suggested one possibility would be if the Council would consider parking in front. The City Manager said that the first possibility would be that the alley should be opened up ano +the storm sewer installed to drain' iihe low area and improving the alley arid --Assess the property owners for benefits derived. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 1968 PAGE 3 REAFFIRMING RESOLUTION #102-1968 FOR ORDERING IMPROVEMENT,PLANS, ALGID SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF COSTS THEREOF FOR STREET IMPROVE- MENT PROJECT ST. 1968-1B ADDENDUM 44: MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to reaffirm action taken on August 5, 1968 on Resolution #102-1968. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. REAFFIRMING RESOLUTION #111-1968 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF COSTS THEREOF FOR STREET IMPROVE- MENT PROJECT ST. 1969-3: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to reaffirm Council action taken on August 12, 1968 on Resolution #111-1968. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 80. PRESENTLY CODED AS CHAPTER 53 OF THE CITY CODE LAND ALTERATION ORDINANCE: The City Attorney said that at the last Council Meeting he was requested to draw up this ordinance for repealing Section 53 of the Fridley City Code. He explained that we presently have on the books an ordinance adopting the Uniform Building Code. He suggested re- taining the present Section 54 on Mining of Gravel, to use if ne- cessary, as this does set forth that the City can require a bond for $1000 an acre. Councilman Liebl asked if the $1000 per acre was adequate. The City Attorney replied, probably not, as this was written 15 years ago and suggested that it be updated. He explained that there are really two separate problems, one is land alteration and one is gravel mining. Councilman Liebl felt that as land values are constantly going up, it is all the more important for the City to have enough leverage to protect the surrounding people. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to approve the ordinance on first reading and waive the reading. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a roll call vote, Kirkham, Liebl, and Sheridan voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PtEGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 1968 PAGE 5 Another -possibility would be the front yard parking, however, then the cars must back onto the street. He said that 6008 2nd Street needed the alley for back yard parking and if the alley was vacated, then the part of the alley needed by 6008 2nd Street could be deeded back for a private driveway to provide access to the parking lot. Councilman Sheridan asked if the alley was left from 6011 south, would the drainage be to the south. The City Manager said it would, but that the main problem is in the middle of the alley where there is a law spot. Councilman Liebl thanked the City Manager for his presentation, and said that he recalled the Public Hearing for the storm sewer pro- ject and that the people objected, and felt that it was not neces- sary, very expensive, and they did not want to lose their trees and place for their children to play. He said that the Council there- fore, voted against putting in the storm sewer at that time. He said that in this case, to uphold the ordinances would be very expensive, so he would favor closing off the alley at 6011, and deeding the property back to the owners, and allowing 6019, 6021, and 6035 front yard parking. The City Attorney pointed out that if the Council was interested in vacating, there must be a Public Hearing. Mayor Kirkham suggested an informal hearing to get the feelings of the people there first. Mr. McLain said that there was an apartment house to the north and one to the east of where he lives, and wondered if they needed the alley. The City Manager pointed out that the area is too samll to allow for a turn around for back yard parking. Mayor Kirkham pointed out that the Council must be sure that in correcting this problem, it does not create another, equally troublesome. Councilman Sheridan brought up the problem of assessments if the alley were to be tiled, and if the owners could be assessed. The City Manager pointed out that the low area was there before, so the City would not be liable for the assessment costs. The City Attorney said that if the storm sewer were petitioned for, it could be put in. Councilman Liebl said this was tried before, but not successfully. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to authorize the Administration to set a date and notify the people involved from 60th Avenue to 61st Avenue and invite them to an informal hearing to find out their wishes. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan with the comment that now is the time the City should correct any water problems before REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 19, 1968 PAGE 6 vacation of public right of way. The City Attorney said that the City could retain drainage and utility easements. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. 1 AWARDING OF CONTRACT FOR 1969 TREE BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM (OPENED JULY 13, 1968): (Tabled 8/5/68) It was agreed to table this item until a later meeting. DISCUSSION OF QUESTIONAIRE SURVEY: Richard Chapman, 1668 Mississippi Street N.E. was present at the Council Meeting representing the Jaycees. He said that this questionaire Mould involve community attitudes toward developments etc., and asked the Council if there was anything that they would wish to have included in the questionaire. He said that they will be making up the questionaire soon for distribution in September. Councilman Sheridan pointed out that there was a questionaire mailed out in 1966 with the water billing. Mayor Kirkham asked if they are to be mailed back. Mr. Chapman replied that there will be postpaid envelopes included for ease in mailing the forms back. He said that they are planning some publicity before the actual mailing. Councilman Liebl asked about questioning the people concerning private versus municipal liquor. The entire Council and Mr. Chapman agreed that the phraseology is very important, and that it must appear completely impartial. ]DISCUSSION OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR'S LICENSES: Mr. Carl Paulson said that he had requested that this be placed on the Agenda and said that it seemed from all appearances that the Electrical Contractors have a monopolistic enterprise. He said if they are using unethical methods, the City cannot deny him his license as they are licensed by the State. He said he felt that young people cannot get into the union, except through relatives. He said that if the City comes across an indiscretion in practice of another type of contractor, the City can take appropriate action, but not in the case of the Electrical Contractors. He felt that they take undue advantage. He said that he would like to have the State start,a program to train young men in this field, and if it was made worthwhile, there would be more young'people entering the trade. e REGULRR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 5, 1969 N� VISITORS: PAGE 2 Mayor Kirkham explained the Council policy of allowing 15 minutes at the beginning of each meeting for visitors to speak on items not on the Agenda. EISENHOWER SQUARE The Commanders of the American Legion and the V.F.W. came forward to the Council table to present a plan that had been worked out in conjunction with the Administration for improving Eisenhower Memorial Square. They explained that their first phase would be installing a 30' aluminum flag pole. Mayor Kirkham explained that rather than allowing anyone to add to the Square in a hap- hazard way, this plan was derived and could be accomplished in stages. They said that they would like the flag pole to be in place by May 30th, Memorial Day. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to approve the plan as drawn by the Administration, the American Legion and the V.F.W. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the -motion carried unanimously. TWIN CITY RACING ASSOCIATION The Vice President of the Twin City Racing Association was present at the Meeting, and said that there were several members of the Association living in Fridley, and they have been having trouble with the Police Department tagging their cars as junk cars. A racing car does not need to have a license plate according to State law, but they are not allowed to drive on the streets. He wondered where they could be stored, as wherever they are, they get tagged as junk cars. He said that he realized the problems the City has with the junk cars, and is in sympathy with them, but these are not junk cars. Mayor Kirkham said that he has raiseda very good point and asked the City Attorney if the City could stop tagging the cars, until some study is made. The City Attorney asked how the racing cars are different from junk cars. The Represe- ntative said that the cars are not required to be licensed by the State, but that they are registered with the cing Association. The biggest share of the racing cars are from the northeast suburbs. The City Attorney said that possibly the Ordinance could be amended, but then the problem arises as to what is a junk car and what is a racing car. There must be some type of difference that can be stated to keep people from claiming that some junk car is a racing car that they are.planning to fix up. He was asked where his cars are stored. He said that they were at 110 64th Avenue N.E. and that he and Jim Brazil are the owners and*Jake Brazil is the driver, and that his car is registered with the Association. The City Attorney said that he would suggest asking the Police Department to stop tagging these cars, until some study can be made into the Ordinance regulating junk cars. Mayor Kirkham agreed with this suggestion. The Representative said that he had copies of the Racing Association rules, and gave a copy to the City Attorney. MCCLAIN'S ALLEY Fm,r McClain said that the letter that was received by the guy from Mr. William THE MIMTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 5, 1969 � r Mayor Kirkham called the Regular Council Meeting of May 5, 1969 to order at 7:40 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Kirkham requested the Council Members and the audience to rise and -say the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CAT.T. e MEMBERS PRESENT: Liebl, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan, Kirkham MEMBERS ABSENT: None PRESENTATION OF AWARD: Mayor Kirkham read the Certificate of Appreciation, and awarded it to Mr. Cairol K. Hauge for his work on the Building Standards --Design Control Sub- committee. Mr. Hauge was then thanked for his efforts by the Council. MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS: FRIDLEY FI$ -UP - SPRUCE UP WEEK Mayor Kirkham read the Proclamation declaring the week of May 12th through M+ y 17th to be "Fridley Fix -up - Spruce Up Week". Councilman Liebl said that he had received some calls about the clean up program inaoj*ated last year and asked the City Manager to explain the weed program to the audience. The City Manager explained briefly that the Weed Inspector has already started working serving notices on all vacant lands within the City of Fridley. FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION DAY Mayor Kirkham read the Proclamation by the International Association of Fire Chiefs setting the date of Saturday, May 10, 1969 as "Fire Service Recognition Day". APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 21, 1969: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the Minutes of the Meeting of April 21, 1969 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mayor Kirkham said that he had two items to add under Communications. B. Lynwood Manor: Invitation to their Open House C. State Planning Agency: Regarding a New Committee for Combatting Crime, and asking for a representative. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt the Agenda as amended. Seconded by Council- man Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. 1 Werner as the owner of an apartment house is incorrect, and that the case was misrepresented. He is a renter, not the owner. The Council has not mo- on the basis of this letter, so this item should bans back for reoonsidefttLant with the proper owner involved. The City Manager' explained that the petition was sent out to Mr. McClain for the owners at the south end of the alley. Mr. McClain said that this puts the burden on him, but still allows all the apartment houses to be in violation. MOTION by Comcilman Harris to put this item back on the mwt Regular Council Agenda. ; Councilman Liebl asked if Mr. Werner was the only Om dissenting. He said that he felt that all the proper property owners should be'asked to come to the Meeting. He said that about 85% of the people were in favor of vacating, but there must be 100% participation. The City Attorney said that this would be a vacation of a dedicated alley, and there must be 100% on any public easement. The Council must make a finding of there being no necessity, and if there is one objection, then it would be impossible to prove that it is not a necessity and would be in effect, a condemnation, because you would be taking the right of access away from them. THE NOTION by Councilman Harris was seconded and AMENDED by Councilman Liebl, with Councilman Harris' approval that the people along the alley be asked to conte to the Meeting. Councilman Sheridan pointed out that he thought that there were two letters on file objecting to the vacation, so he wondered what another informal hearing would gain, unless one has changed his mind. THE VOTE UPON THE MOTION, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unani♦soasly• INVOCATION: Mayor Kirkham said that he noticed that Pastor Arnold Stone, President of the Ministerial Association was now present and asked him to lead the Council and audience in prayer. FIRST READING OJ' AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF GASOLINE SBRVICB STATIONS ANA DRM-Ili RESTAURANTS REWIRINGA_ S_ECIAL USE PERMIT THE AMENDING SECTION 45.10 SUBDIVISION 4 & 5 AN") AMENDING SECTION 45.19 BY ADD=G & 162 Councilman Liebl said that a.t'the last Council Meeting he had asked for clarification of this proposed Ordinance and thanked the City Attorney for his clear explanation. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to approve the Ordinance on first reading and waive the reading. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a roll call vote, Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson, and Sheridan voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. 7 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF MAKING A CHANGE IN ZC';ING DISTRICTS: (Gordon Swenson Councilman Harris pointed out that at the last Meeting'a request was made that s REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 5, 1969 PAGE 4 0 this area be cleaned up, and asked if anything has been done. The City Manager said that he had visited the area and the only way for outside display under C-2 was under a special use permit. The owner has already been contacted about cleaning the area up. Mr. Swenson said that he had talked to the owner of the shop, and he has agreed to clean it up. There will be blacktopping going in front, so there will'not be any area for outside storage. He said that the owner would like to leave an outside display table outside for about two days out of the week. Councilman Harris said that if'it was a good looking table, he would still need a special use permit, but there would be no prob- lem. He asked Mr. Swenson to tell the owner of the shop to come in and apply for the special use permit. MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Ordinance #417, waive the reading and order publication. Seconded by Councilman'Samuelson. Upon a roll-:call:vote. Sheridan, Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, and Samuelson voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE #418 - AN ORDINANCE TO Amm THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA BY MAKING A CHANGE IN ZONING DISTRICTS: P(Robert Guzy) MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Ordinance #418, waive the reading, and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a roll call vote, Samuelson, Sheridan, Kirkham, Liebl, and Harris voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carries unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF REZONING STUDY (ZOA 61ST AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY 57TH AV UNIVERSITY AVENUE - HYDE PARK: 7) BEING BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY LYING BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND The City Engineer showed the area on the screen for the benefit of the audience and the Council. Councilman Liebl said that there have been some facts brought out through the discussions with the Planning Commission, and that it may be wiser to con- tinue the commercial zoning all the way back to 2$ Street. He said that he would have no objection to this and there were no objections at the Public Hearing Meeting. By changing Section 4 of the proposed Ordinance.to C-2, this would make a sizeable portion of commercial area. He said that he would also recommend the City Manager's Plan Circle Flow with the slip -off ramp, and will also support the Resolution drawn up to be sent to the Minnesota - Highway Department. RESOLUTION #71-1969 - RESOLUTION OF HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT CONCURRENCE FOR TRAFFIC PATTERN CONFIGURATION TO SUPPO] HYDE PARK - CITY VIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF FRIDLEY:' Mayor Kirkham read the Resolution, aloud for the benefit of the audience. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Resolution #71-1969. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Liebl asked .the Council, on behalf of the people in support of this rezoning, if they were ready to vote on the Ordinance on first reading and if the rest of the Council was in agreement that the commercial zoning should go back to 2� Street. He felt that if the ftFst rea4JRq 1,$ dela, it would W REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969 PAGE 3 The City Attorney said that it is hard to guess what the Attorney General would say, but that once an action is accomplished, he would not render an opinion. He would only answer a pending question. ORDINANCE #425 - AN ORDINANCE UNDER SECTION 12.07 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS AND TO AMEND APPENDIX C OF THE CITY CODE: (Harold Harris - SAV #67-04) MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to adopt Ordinance #425, waive the reading and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a roll call vote, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan, and Kirkham voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF ALLEY PROBLEM BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND SECOND STREET BETWEEN 60TH AVENUE AND 61ST AVENUE: (Ronald McClain) 1�\ The City Manager reported that there was only one outstanding letter yet to be received. That was from a Mr. William Warner, owner of 6021 Main Street. All those received are in favor of vacating the alley. Mayor Kirkham asked if Mr. Warner was in the audience. Mr. McClain said that he had said that he would be here tonight, however he is not here as yet. It was agreed to take this item up later in the Meeting when Mr. Warner arrives. For the sake of clarity the remainder of the discussion pertaining to this item discussed when Mr. Warner arrived will follow. Mr. William Warner said that he bought the building in 1968 and that he deals in real estate. He said that there are three buildings in a line which were designed for walk -outs to the back parking lot. This would mean that the alley would have to be paved. He said that he had talked to a few of the people in the neighborhood, and they feel that they do not need the alley. It was pointed, out to him that the children use the back for a play area, but it has been shown that hard surfaced areas for play are safer than soft surfaces. He also would question the increase in valuation, if any, if there was a vacation. He said that he could not afford any increase in valuation. He would also question how the off street parking in front could be arranged. This type of off-street parking would be in violation of the Code. Mr. Warner said that he did not feel that the vacation of the alley would be a progressive thing. He reported that they had a terrible time with garbage collection last winter. If the alley was in there, it would be a simple matter to collect the garbage. He said that he understood that Main Street will be a State Aid Road one day, and with the restrictions imposed, would not the alley have to be opened up again. Mayor Kirkham answered that the point is, that the alley has never been open although it is platted. Since it is not used, most people feel that it should be vacated. If it is not vacated, it still would not be improved, but would remain as it is. The improvement of the alley would be very costly because of the drainage problems in the area and the people are not in favor of this. He said that in his opinion this alley would never be improved, unless it was petitioned for. Mr. Warner asked what i:- the State would require that it be opened. Mayor Kirkham said that he could not imagine why the State would require this. Councilman Harris added that this is not a controlled access street. Mr. Warner asked about the garbage collection problem. Councilman Liebl said that this was a problem t}Woughp}1t the City last winter because of the amount of snow. The Council: #4 gga�)t a Waiver of the. Qrdinance REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 7, 1969 PAGE 4 A41 to allow the cans to be placed beside the garages, rather than in the back yards. He explained that the question of improving the alley came up in 1965. Now there is a double garage that would have to be removed, many fences are in the way etc. The City Manager has spent a great many hours on this problem. The mistakes were made many years ago, and cannot be totally rectified, but he would like to ask Mr. Warner to sign the agreement as a favor to all the neighbors in the block. Mr. Warner asked why not leave it as it is. The City Manager explained that Mr. McClain has done a lot of work to get this alley closed off, and he would like the privilege of using the alley legally as those others are doing illegally. The great amount of patience and work of Mr. McClain has been done so as not to compound the error. Mayor Kirkham commented that it seems about once a year the Council gets a request to either close it or open it. This is as close as the City has ever come to a resolvement, and he would like to see the cooperation of Mr. Warner. Councilman Liebl explained to Mr. Warner that he did not feel that it would be in the best interest of all his neighbors to improve the alley and levy this very high assessment. It would possibly involve condemnation proceedings to remove the garage and this would also be very costly, and possibly could not be done, as a previous Council had given the permit to build the garage. Councilman Sheridan said that this is a public right of way and he would have the right to go from one end of the alley to the other. Mr. Warner asked if that meant that he could require that the fences and the garage be taken down. The City Attorney said that would probably have to be done by a court order. Mr. Warner wondered about the maintenance of the alley. Mayor Kirkham said that the few alleys that are plowed in the City have last priority. Councilman Sheridan added that only the older plats provide alleys, the newer ones do not. Mayor Kirkham said that he wanted to impress upon Mr. Warner that he personally doubted that the alley would ever be improved. He felt that getting 51% signatures to improve the alley at the high cost would be extremely remote. The vacation will put those people in violation in legal standing and allow those waiting to use the alley to do so legally. Mr. Warner said that he had called the fee owner and he said that he did not care, but would be concerned about the affect this would have on the taxes. The Finance Director informed him that the valuation would not change. The depth is not involved, only the front footage. There is no valuation based on square footage. Councilman Harris said that as there is still some indecision on his part, he advised him to come into the City offices and get any tax information he may wish, consult his attorney if he wished, then report back to the City Manager. Mr. Warner said that he would do this. CONSIDERATION OF COST FIGURES - 61ST AVENUE AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. SERVICE LOOP: The City Engineer explained while referring to the letter from Shell Oil Co. that their break -down shows that the total cost of the project to them would be $66,885. After subtracting the $36,000 for the cost of modernization plans and