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ZOA 72-02i THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF MARCH 13, 1972 .The Special Public Hearing Meeting of the Fridley City Council was convened at 7:40 P.M., March 13, 1972. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Liebl led the Council and the audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. INVOCATION: Councilman Kelshaw offered the Invocation. ROLL CALL - MEMBERS PRESENT: Breider, Kelshaw, Liebl, Utter, Mittelstadt MEMBERS ABSENT: None ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Add Item #10: Receiving Communication from Fudali, Remes $ Fudali Regarding the Skelly Oil Station on 79th Way and East River Road. MOTION by Councilman Mittelstadt to adopt the Agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING REQUEST #721.BY'ROBERT L. MCGREGOR, GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF 69TH AVENUE, 1000 OF THE CITY LIMITS: (R-1 TO R:2�) Mayor Liebl read the public hearing notice aloud, and announced that the public hearing is opened for any comments. The City Engineer showed the area on the overhead projector, and said the location is just west of the Roger Larson townhouse project. This plan would fit the overall concept the City is aiming at in acquiring park land on Rice Creek. He said if the Council grants the rezoning request, he would like to suggest that there be some stipulations, such as the deed for the park property at the south end by the creek. He said the developer has some rough sketches and a layout, and showed them to the Council and said the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning. Councilman Breider asked just where the 890 contour line is. The City Engineer said that the creek meanders through here, but the 890 line is 60' - 80' north of the creek. The banks are very steep, so the flat area is proposed to be developed with the steep bank maintained as natural terrain. There is no flat area in that 890 contour line. He then showed the Council a contour map of the area. Councilman Utter asked if the road easement spoken of in the Commission Minutes is on the east or west side of this parcel. The City Engineer said it would be on the east side. The City has an easement from the Larson pro---__:- perty, so,.this road would serve both complexes and the park property to the v 4 SPLCIAL PUBLIC HLARIAG MEETING OF MARCH 13, 1972 PAGE 2 south also. Mayor Liebl asked how many units there would be. Mr. Robert McGregor answered 43 units, the property is a little over 6 acres and they have agreed to dedicate the property requested for parks when the property is rezoned. The City Engineer said that in the past an agreement has been drawn up with the developer, the first reading is held, then if the developer meets all the stipulations the second reading is held and the ordinance published. Mayor Liebl asked Mr. McGregor what lie anticipated his construction costs would be for one unit. Mr. McGregor said around $35,000 including the land, or about $32,000 - $33,000 without the land. Mayor Liebl said he could not recall what the price range was for the Larson complex, and asked what it was. The City Engineer said the figures given at the Council meeting were low, but it is still less of an investment than Mr. McGregor is anticipating. Mr. McGregor ,. agreed, and said that they intend to build single family dwellings to sell,_____ the plan to the east of them is to rent the units. They hope to sell all 43 units, .but if they cannot, they have thought of renting with option to buy. This is a flat piece of ground and they plan on excavating two ponds and creating a more aesthetically appealing complex. They had planned on draining into the creek, but there is a storm sewer to the east already, so they could drain the overflow into the storm sewer. The ponds would be main- taned with the drainage of the flat land, and would be their responsibility to maintain. They had thought of putting in a well, or pumping water from Rice Creek and then recirculating it back down. The overall idea is to create a little different setting. During the winter the gates would be closed off, and they plan on putting in a warming house and using the ponds as a skating area for the children. In that way it would be functional as well as serving as a holding pond and adding aesthetic value. Mayor Liebl said this is a little different concept than we have seen in Fridley before. He explained to Mr. McGregor that his plans would have to be presented to the Building Standards - Design Control for their recommendation before coming to the Council. The proper criteria must be laid out and the agreement would absolve Fridley from any responsibility and it would be the owners duty to maintain the area. Mr. McGregor agreed and added that the ponds would have to be engineered so there would be no problem, and the gates should be able to be opened up for cleaning. He said they would probably be lined with asphalt. i Mr. McGregor explained that under the zoning ordinance they would be allowed 48 units, but there is not room physically to put that many on the parcel. Councilman Breider asked, when a unit is sold, how will the upkeep of the pro- perty other than that which goes with the deed, be arranged? Mr. McGregor said there would be a condominium association for the upkeep of all the com- munity property outside the home owners boundaries, and would be maintained by the townhouse association. The City Attorney said he believed the by-laws would be available prior to ordinance approval. Mr. McGregor said yes, the by-laws must be approved by Council. Councilman helshaw asked if all the surrounding property owners were notified, and if there was anyone who wished to speak on this project. The City Engineer said they were notified. r SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF MARCH 13, 1972 PAGE 3 Mr. Leslie Tikkanen, 1400 69th Avenue N.E., said he thought this property was sold before for apartments. The City Engineer explained that at one time this property was considered for apartments, the hearing was held and the first reading of the ordinance was given. The proposal was not completed, so the plan is inactive. Mr. Tikkanen asked if the setback would be the same as the rest of the houses on the street. The City Engineer said it would be the same as for residential property, at least 35 feet. Mr. Floyd F. Foslien, 3345 University Avenue S.E., said he had property to the west of this project. He said he is familiar with the work of their archi- tect. What he has seen has been very nicely done, and he would be in favor of the project. MOTION by Councilman Mittelstadt to close the Public Hearing on the rezoning request by Robert McGregor, ZOA #72-02. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously and the hearing closed at 8:00 P.M. Mayor Liebl informed the applicant the Council will take action on his request at the Meeting of March 20th, when they will consider the first reading of,.the ordinance. He added that before the second reading all the plans have to be presented'to the subcommittee. RECEIVING REPORT ON LIQUOR STORAGE COSTS: The City Manager summarized his report dated March 10, 1972 regarding the re- modeling of the former Police Department area beneath the Fridley Fire Depart- ment offices, which could be used for liquor storage. At the present time the storage area is reduced because of the sale of Shorewood. The $2,100 for re- modeling would allow the City to move from the Shorewood basement and save $1500 in rental per year. The cost of storage and transportation of liquor stocks at present is about $9,867 per year, including clerk's wages, deliveries and vehicle costs. If the lease is terminated for the storage area in the basement of Shorewood, this would reduce the available area by 750 square feet. Nonsales areas in Shorewood Liquor Store are large because it is not a self service store as the other liquor stores are. Returned beer cases account for much of the use of the nonsales area and with wine sales becoming a bigger portion of the liquor business, storage space in the stores is critical. The remodeling would utilize an area that is, as of now, no use to the City. Shipments coming into the City could be received at one place, at one time by the liquor inventory clerk, who is already at City Hall. Taking inventory of the stock in storage, which occurs four times a year, can be done at City Hall by the clerk during normal working hours without overtime expense. The utilization of this area for storage would reduce the cost of storage by $1500 per year by eliminating the Shorewood basement storage area. There is a good security system planned for the liquor stock. It is near the entrance to the Police Department, and there would be an alarm system wired into the Police Department. MOTION by Councilman Mittelstadt to receive the report from the City Manager dated March 10, 1972 entitled Liquor Storage Costs. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL PUBLIC: REARING MEETING OF MARCH 13, 1972 PAGE MOTION by Councilman Mittelstadt to authorize the remodeling of the old City Hall area under the Fire Department offices at a cost not to exceed $2100, and to terminate the lease for the Shorewood basement storage area upon completion of the conversion. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. ..Councilman Breider asked what was the inventory value on warehousing in normal times. The Finance Director said the total inventory would be about $45,000 - $50,000 in storage, this does not include what is on the shelf. Councilman Breider asked if the case discounts are received on what is bought per month on a one time basis or on a multiple delivery basis. The Finance Director said it is on a one time basis. Councilman Breider asked if the same price could be obtained if some contract was entered into with multiple deliveries. The Finance Director said he could not answer that without checking with the suppliers. At certain times of the year the City can make a large purchase and have the deliveries staggered, but this may not be true for every item. Councilman Breider thought it would be a good idea to check into entering into some kind of a contract whereby the amount of purchases needed for the year would be projected, the City would receive a large discount for buying in bulk, then the deliveries could be made, perhaps 4 times a year. The City Manager said that one reason wholesalers offer volume discounts is to cut down on delivery costs. Trying to predict future sales based on past Sales can be chancy, because of the rapidly changing tastes of people. Councilman Breider said that buying $50,000 of liquor is taking a chance too, and that amount of money is a lot to be lying around gathering dust when it could be invested. He said he would hate to remodel the unused area because office personnel will be increasing and it may be needed. Then the liquor would have to be moved out and the City would have to get another building, and it would surely be more than the cost of the Shorewood basement. $2.00 per square foot is a pretty good price. Councilman Breider asked why an inventory is taken four times a year. The Finance Director replied to get a 100% accurate profit and loss figure. The alternative would be a perpetual inventory which, he felt, would cost the City more, and would not be 100% accurate. Councilman Breider asked that during the next three weeks the Liquor Store Manager contact the liquor suppliers to see what their reaction would be to a contract for one year, with the right to cancel, and with deliveries maybe four times a year. The City Attorney suggested that the contract need not be absolutely firm, and that there could be an interchange of brands with the same dealer if necessary. Negotiations could proceed with the suppliers with the City agreeing to accept so many cases per month. Mayor Liebl agreed the City does not want dead stock, that is money being wasted. Councilman Breider said that this plan, if possible, would move the responsibility of large storage back onto the supplier. Councilman Kelshaw asked if this program could be implemented, is Councilman Breider still opposed to remodeling? Councilman Breider said he was not necessarily opposed to remodeling, but he would like to have the suppliers be responsible for the storage of the merchandise. He pointed out that in other industries, there is a large contract .for the purchase of some item, but the deliveries are staggered as needed. The City Manager said in this business it is very important to carry enough merchandise to meet the demand. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 20, 1972 0is] OF FRIDLEY AND NEE, ET.AL. VS CITY DECISIONS ON THE LITIGATION: (CAT PAGE 6 Mayor Liebl said that he had asked that this be on the Agenda, and he would like to ask the City Attorney what has been done so far. The City Attorney said there are two law suits involving cable television. The first suit of Koropchak vs City of Fridley has to do with the petition for a referendum vote on the CATV Ordinance. The second, Nee et. al. vs the City of Fridley, questions the effect of the Ordinance as passed. The first law suit has had two sessions before the District Court. The City filed a motion to quash the suit and Judge Bakke has taken it under advisement. There was an order issued for the City of Fridley to fide their answer within 10 days. That time has expired, but he had requested, and received, an extension of time. The attorneys for the petitioners appeared before the Judge requesting a preemptory writ, which was denied. The Judge has the whole situation under advisement and has not reached a decision, but the answer from the City is due. Concerning the second law suit, nothing has trr: asp; red see t'piv time but the City's answer is due on that one also. If the Council wishes to continue the litigation, the answers.must be filed. He said he would like some Council direction on this matter. ;Mayor Liebl asked why no one was notified of the filing of the preemptory writ. It was not even reported in the newspapers. The City Attorney said he did not know, he just found out about it from the talk around the Court douse, The Judge did not grant the preemptory writ which would have ordered the Council to have the referendum, or repeal the ordinance. MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to authorize the City Attorney to file an answer and take all subsequent legal action necessary to defend the law suits of Koropchak vs City of Fridley and Nee et. al. vs City of Fridley and to secure proper court decisions on the litigation. Seconded by Councilman Mittelstadt, Mayor Liebl asked Councilman Kelshaw if he meant by his Motion, authority to -go to a jury trial? Councilman Kelshaw replied yes, that was his full intent, THE VOTE UPON THE MOTION, being a roll call vote, Mittelstadt, Kelshaw and Lieblvotingaye, Breider and Utter voting nay, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried. Councilman Breider-saidhe certainly hoped that this would not turn into a whole- sale case of everyone who signed the petition being subpoenaed. The City Attorney replied that was not his intent. Councilman Kelshaw said that his motion meant that the City Attorney was to do whatever he sees fit to do to properly defend ti* law suits. REGAINING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF WCH 6, 1272: 'REVISION TO SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP #71-09 SOCIAL DYNAMICS: To enlarge the sf.te to inclii4e east 45 feet of Lot 3, Block 1, Oak Hill Addition to permit construction and operation of day nursery and learning center per City Code 45.051, 3-F. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 20, 1972 ORDINANCE #508 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Chia PTER 83 OF Ttj"F RELATING TO THE LICENSING OF TAVERNS: PAGE 5 CITY CODE MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Ordinance #508 on second reading, waive the reading and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Mittelstadt. Upon a roll call vote, Utter, Mittelstadt, Breider, Kelshaw and Liebl voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.03 OF THE CITY CODE - HOLIDAYS: The City Manager explained that this amendment to the Code had the first reading on February 1, 1971. The ordinance would incorporate the Monday Holiday Law passed by the State Legislature. The reason the second reading was not held last year was because the labor negotiations were not settled and they felt they should wait to see if a different set of holidays would come from the union negotiations. Most of the union settlements coincide with the 9 holidays set out in the ordinance. The ordinance has the..effect of reducing the.11 holidays to 9. This amendment would not take..effect before Good Friday, which is allowed in the Code, so he would like a recommendation on -that. The City Attorney suggested, in view of the length of time between the first._and second readings, that there be a new first reading and have the second reading at the next regular.Council meeting. Mayor Liebl said the Council could have another first reading, and added that he understood this would not affect the Good`Friday holiday for 1972. The City Manager said this would be the last year, after that it would be eliminated. MOTION by Councilman Mittelstadt to approve the Ordinance on first reading and waive the reading. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon: a roll call vote, Liebl, Utter, Mittelstadt, Breider and Kelshaw voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. AND AAA' READING OF AN ORDINANCE OR TO REZONE FROM R-1 T REZONING RE( ZOA #72-02 BY ROBERT L. AL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND ROBERT L. MOTION by -Councilman Mittelstadt to approve the Ordinance on first reading and waive the reading, and to approve the Mutual Agreement as found in tho GAunci} Agenda March 20, 1972. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Councilman Breider said he would assume the seeond reading would not be held until all the stipulations are complied with and the plans are approved by th* Building Standards - Design Control and the City Engineer replied yes, THE VOTE UPON THE MOTION, being a roll call vote, Kelshaw, Liobl, Utters MittOr stadt and Breider voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion caxr1e4 una4WOU lY9 RECEIPT _ 2�`� L� 03ridleI v i • 6431 University Ave. N. E. Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Tel. 560-3450 is b ADDRESS FO I t j { FUND _i AMOUNT RECE ED OF $ ADDRESS FO FUND CODE AMOUNT Marvin C. Brunsell 'treasurer ,9- 60207 • s METROPOLITAN BUSINESS FORMS ST- PAUL, MN- 55105 Building Standards -Design Control Subcommittee Meeting of April 6, 1972 Page 6 When asked about dumpsters, Mr. Shelly said they had two, one for steel scraps and one for paper. Mr. Herlofsky said they had to provide drainage on the ramp driveway into the new addition. The sign has to be 10 foot from the property line and requires a separate permit. MOTION BY WHITE to recommend to the City Council approval of the request to construct an addition to the existing building with the following stipulations: 1. Concrete apron on entrance to private road. 2. 20 foot -radius on entrance to private road. 3. Crown alley with asphalt lip. 4. Provide drainage for ramp driveway, Seconded by SIMONEAU. bpori a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. 6. COkSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAN APPROVAL FOR Ar JOWN� HOUSE DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED ON THE NORTH 824.7 FEET OF THE WEST QUARTER (W'k) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NEk) OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NEk) OF SECTION 12, T-30, $-24, THE SAME BEING 1500 69TH AVENUE NIE FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432. (REQUEST BY ROBERT L. MCGREGOR, 2828 5TH AVENUE SOUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55408.) Mr. 2eglen read the townhouse ordinance pertaining to preliminary plan approval. (Section 45.142, A to I) Mr. Herlofsky started the discussion on the setbacks, Mr. McGregor agreed to the front 35 foot setback. The side setbacks will be approximately 20 feet when the final site plan is drawn. Mr. McGregor .: took exception to a wide setback on the rear of the property. He has donated land for a park and reduced the total units from 43 to 40 and, if he ha's to give up more land he couldn't fit his plan on the remaining property. He said he would be putting in a trail down to the park area. Mr. McGregor said the land area for the development was perfectly flat. They will be using what they excavate for the basements to maks it more rolling and give a variance to the terrain. They will be ustn* rocks, stones and planting to add to the landscaping. He will build two ponds approximately 2k' to 3' deep. There will be a footbridge. These ponds will be used for drainage. They will be able to drain the ponds for cleaning. It will be in the bylaws that the ponds must be kept clean, 1#.the winter these ponds will be maintained as skatino rinko and 4 warmipg hquse will be provided. Mr. McGregor explained the filltus and and draining of the ponds. Building Standards -Design Control Subcommittee Meeting of April 6, 1972 Page 7 The forty (40) townhouses will be built in clusters and will have ten 4 -bedroom units and thirty 3 -bedroom units. There will be a garage for each unit and two parking spaces. Because of the unique plan for the units the only common wall is on the second floor with a drive through area underneath. This common wall will have two 2x4 walls with 5/8" sheet rocking on both walls and both walls insulated. The townhouses will have all double wall construction with independent joists on a laminated beam so there is no connection between the floors of one unit to the other for the transmittal of sound. The exterior will be a board and batten type of construction in medium to dark hues of brown. Each unit will have a balcony. The outdoor lighting will be reostat pole lights that are self -lighting. Mr. Tonco asked about the width of the streets in the development. Mr. McGregor said they would be 25 feet wide. Mr. Tonco asked if there were any trees on this property. Mr. McGregor said the back of.the property was heavily wooded with several oaks. He has had the oaks checked and some were diseased and would be removed but he will keep as many as he can. Whe Board felt the preliminary plan presented by Mr. McGregor was very commendable especially his building plans. MOTION BY TONCO to recommend to the City Council approval of the request for preliminary plan approval for a townhouse development as presented. Seconded by WHITE. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. Chairman Zeglen adjourned the meeting at 11:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, "Dorothy Ev son, Secretary . REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY -1, 1972 PAGE 10 MOTION by Counci;man Mittelstadt to award the towing service contract to Shorty's Towing Service, 5755 university Avenue N.E., Fridley, Minnesota for a minimum of two years unless the administration finds that a definite amount of time was stated in the specifications. Seconded by Councilman: Utter. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECESS: Mayor Liebl called a recess at 9:45 P.M. The Meeting was reconvened at 10:00 P.M. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMSSICM MEETING OF APRIL 19, 1972: APPOVAL OF PRELIMINARY TOMMOUSE PLAN FOR POHSRT L. MAMMGOR: The North 824.7 Feet of the west quarter of the northeast darter of the northeast quarter, Section 13. The City Engineer reported that the Planning Commission had recaensnded Pre- lUdmary Plan approval and that Mr. McGregor be grAnted permission to start construction of the north clustar of 8 units along 69th Avenue. Mayor Liebl agreed with the recommendation but he had two questionsi would Mr. McGregor be willing to put sand float finish on all exposed block and was he agreeable to the $500 figure set for the the park fund? 2he City Engineer commented that the Park Department tans not sure that the $500 figure would be sufficient and it might have to be adjusted. Mr. McGregor stated that he had already agreed to the sand float finish on the blocks but he would not agree to pay any more than $5O0 for the walkway and he wanted a firm figure set now so that he could finalize his construction costs. The Condominium Association would maintain all the land and he hoped to have construction finished within two years. Mayor Liebl mentioned that he panted to be sure that Mr. McGregor was going to complete his plan exactly as shown on the preliminary plass and not be conning back before the Council'in 6 months asking to make changes that would lower the quality of the project. Mr. McGregor explained: that just because he got preliminary approval 414 not mean that he was going to go ahead with the project. He still had to makes sure that it was economically feasible, haat once he began the project, it waald be completed as his plans showed. He would not begin the 8 units until he was sure the whole project was feasible. Councilman Breider asked if there were any garages. Mr. McGregor answered that there was a garage and casport for every townhouse. This gave every unit 2 off street parking areas plus the Wage. They do not want people parking on the street and there will be a time allotment for any parking done on the street. The Association will police it. He also mentioned that he was not in favor of putting concrete curbs Qn the internal streets because of the cosh but he would do it. The pond will drain into the m" mower which drains into the Dice Creek area and this will be controlled drainage. They do not want wa er frau the lawns draining into the pondbecause the fertilizers and other chemicals can, cause algae growth in the pond. They will fill the pond khgmmelves. There REGMAR X70 MaL =STING OF AW 1, 1972 PAM g municipal law expert, and he feels we have a good chance. If we win at the Sahprems Court level the case will go back to the District Court to set a formula for payment. She total cost to the City should not exceed $3,000. Myer Liebl asked if Mr. Smith was saying that he soymended that the City PSTMO the case to the Supreme Court and Mr. Smith answered yes and the Catty Attorney concurred. The City -Council than ordered Nyman Smith to pursue the case to the Supreme Court. Ig/ E BIM AND AWARD92 - TONING Sadi M 9 (Bids Opened 2:OO P . *. ;, April 29, 1972) The City Manager explained that the City had received two bids, one from Dick's ftwisw Service and one from Shorty's Taring Service. There were several cata- 9MIM and in all except 2 caseh, Shorty Ia was lower or the same. The pqr- ing Agent has analysed the bids and submitted his report. sis Mandation was to award the bid to Shorty's Towing Service and the City Manager concurred. Mayor .Liebl asked if the City had received any laints about Shorty's service? The City Massager replied that he had checked with the Chief of Police and there hes been no complaints. Myer Liebl asked if it was necessary to let the bid every year. This seems to be a good bid and wouldn't it be a benefit to the citizens to award the the contract for more than one year as long as Shorty's would guarantee to continue his good service? Councilman Utter asked if Shorty would be willing to hold the rates for two years and Shorty replied that his rates had been the sang for the past four years. He felt it Mould be an advantage to him to Have a two year.contract and he would continue his same good service. The City Attorney explained.that the bid could be let for more than one year as long as a one year contract was not specifically stated in the bid opecifin cations. The contract does not have to be bid at all, but if it is the City matt abide by the low bidder requirement. 9 Y' • A e • 391 Dicks Towing Service Shorty's Towing Service 127 Sth Avenue N.N. 5755 University Avenue W.E. New Brighton, Minn. Fridley, Minnesota MW Call: $8.50 $6.50 Y might Call: 10.00 7.00 &MMobiles 10.00 5.00 Birds 9.00 6.50 Trailers: 10.00 10.00 per hr. depending on sire. motorcycles 10.00 7.50 Accident: - 0.50 11.00 per hr. . police Cars: no Charge ND Charge Storage Rate: Inside: 3.00 1.00 Outside: 2.50 2.00 The City Manager explained that the City had received two bids, one from Dick's ftwisw Service and one from Shorty's Taring Service. There were several cata- 9MIM and in all except 2 caseh, Shorty Ia was lower or the same. The pqr- ing Agent has analysed the bids and submitted his report. sis Mandation was to award the bid to Shorty's Towing Service and the City Manager concurred. Mayor .Liebl asked if the City had received any laints about Shorty's service? The City Massager replied that he had checked with the Chief of Police and there hes been no complaints. Myer Liebl asked if it was necessary to let the bid every year. This seems to be a good bid and wouldn't it be a benefit to the citizens to award the the contract for more than one year as long as Shorty's would guarantee to continue his good service? Councilman Utter asked if Shorty would be willing to hold the rates for two years and Shorty replied that his rates had been the sang for the past four years. He felt it Mould be an advantage to him to Have a two year.contract and he would continue his same good service. The City Attorney explained.that the bid could be let for more than one year as long as a one year contract was not specifically stated in the bid opecifin cations. The contract does not have to be bid at all, but if it is the City matt abide by the low bidder requirement. 9 Y' • A e • 391 PAGE 11 Is exterior lighting about every 50 foot and these will be operated either with an electric eye or by a time switch. 1111 of tine power lines and tolaphons lines are underground. the City Zngineer made the comment thab theme are preliminary plans and there are mny items which have to be resolved any building permits are issus& as City Eaginoer explained that the to ' ties of the Planning acmdasim was that the Council first appoint a citizens cooittee and than later it oould become a subcommittee of the Planning Commission by ordinance. The City Manager commented that the Council had direafti his office to secure comments from the staff and other community organisations concerning the advisability of creating this comeission. me bed an appointanent with the City Attorney.to review the comiments this week..go City Attorney agreed tMt It would be a good idea to wait for this other smut. MMON by'Councilman Mittelstadt to receive the tion from the Planning Commission concerning the Environmental Quality Cmmission and table the dtem until the May 15, 1992 Mating to allow for the City Manager to pull together all input from other ocaumftity organizations. seconded by CouncilWP Uponn-a voice vote, &U mss, Mayor Liebl declare the motion *Wiod 1�. . Se City Snginse]r emplained that the suggestion of the Plarating Om nissioa ass that all access from the main thoroughfare be i hweeeen► if *$me onto the main street is comdderO it Should be only.1t 150 foot os W3 of the lot evidth from the I&limit acce" on the &aU road to one. The othm. ticaN h4ve to be fzzo the side UJI REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 1, 1972 PAGE 12 Councilman Braider asked -if this is not what we have been trying.to do and the City Engineer answered yes. LOTION by Councilman Mittelstadt to approve the recamamendation of the Planning Commission that all future construction in the loop of a loopback. access be considered only 11rom the loopback or service driver however, if access onto the main street is considered, it should be restricted to a distance of 150 feet or 2/3 of the lot width from the major intersection, whichever is the smaller. Seconded by Councilmlan Utter. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayon Liebl dec- lared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the Minutes of the Planning Camtaission Meeting of April 19, 1972. Seconded by Counciamm Mittelstadt. upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BUXLDING STANDARDS - DESIGN CW=L MEETING OF APRIL 20, 1972: CONSIDERATION OFA FXQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING TO BE USED FOR PXSTJWPANT LOCATED ON LOT 91 BLOCK 3, PJ_U ITION, To HALF OF VACATED 59TH AVENUE, LOT 16 l= 170, BLOCK 13• HYDE PARK AC (LEGAL DESCRIPTION SUBJECT TO CHANGE WHEN WEB.REGI 1A SURVEY THE SAME BEING 5905 UNIVERSITY Avg= N.EOF, FEY, 55432. (REQUEST BY ON 70, INC., 1430 COUNTY FDW C. ST. The City Engineer explained that this is a request for a restaurant north of Mr. steak. It is a very limited property, and they are planning on blacktopping almst the whole area. The Building Standards - Design Control Subcommittee had recommended approval of the building permit. There are somb Engineering problems. Mayor Liebl commented that.this building will set a precident for the whole area and for this reason he felt the request should go before the Planning Co®mission on May 3, 1972. Mr. Zeglen, of the Planning Commission was in the audience, and caimmented that he thought the item could be placed at the Sne- of the Agenda on May 3rd. MOTION by Councilman Breider to table this item until the May 15, 1972 C9=qt1 Meeting. Seconded by Councilman Mittelstadt. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Lieb1 declared the motion carried umaAimously. OF A OF THE SOUTH 370 EASTERLY OF T. ROAD N.E.. FRIDLEY 'HE SOUTHERLY 370 FEET OF L OF THE NORTHWEST ' OF THE NORTH 1120 FEET i OF NW%) r OF SECTI1 THE SAW BEING 7585 Vit BY STRITZ-ANDERSON MANUF' IINNESOW : 71 F-JE11-111MEFT71-11 fh*CCity Engineer explained that this is just a shall garage addition to the main building.