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PRE 2010 DOCS'•'"•. TRI -CO. BUILDERS, INC. .', 7555 ' « M1 VAN BUREN N.E. FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 PHONE (612) 633-2M 4681 September 26, 1972 The City Council 6431 University Ave. N.E. Fridley, Minn- 55432 Dear Sirss i We recently purchased Lot 1 and 2, Block 5, Spring Brook Park Addition, with the intention of erecting a single family dwelling. When we applied for a building permit, we were informed by the Building Inspector that the city would prefer that we try to utilize the adjoining Lot 3. We find that as of October 319 1972 Lot 3 has $986.33 in assessments, back taxes and penalties levied against it. It is our contention that if this amount of money is going to be added to the cost of construction, it would no longer be feasible for us to utilize this property. However, we do feel that we could absorb one half of this expense and the city and county the remain- ing half. The property could then again be on a taxable basis, no longer be considered a nuisance lot, and enhance the immediate area:. The sixty feet (Lot 1 and 2) is large enough for a building site, but as has been indicated to us, if the above can be accomplished, this would be one less problem for the City. If I can be of any assistance in this matter, please contact me at 633-4681. Sincerely, -P/ on P. Holum, Secretary V! lq 156 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4, 1974 PAGE 3 Councilman Breider suggested having the Administration work with the people of the area in obtaining the estimates, and if there is no action from the railroad, they could go to court action after this. MOTION by Councilman Breider to direct the people of the area to work with the Administration to formulate the plan for submitting the claims with copies of these claims being retained at City Hall to keep track of the action taken. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Liebl mentioned the lighting.of the.area.and.asked-.if it would be possible to regulate and control this so it does not shine in the homes of the area people. Mr. Pikus said when it is dark and no lights are on, he is able to walk around his house because it is lighted by the railroad lights. Mayor Liebl asked if the berm had been installed and Mr. Zimmer said it had, but the lights are higher than this and shine over it. Mayor Liebl asked if the fencing had been installed. Mr. Zimmer said yes, but they would ,like.to have the strips installed in the fence. The City Manager said the railroad.had.talked.about_sane-fencing and strips for the fence and also some planting for this area. He mentioned that the landscape plan had not been approved by the railroad at the present time, but would be done in the near future. He said they would be working on this plan in the spring. The Representative of the railroad assured the area residents that the landscaping would be carried through this area. He also mentioned that the flood lights are still in the construction stage and perhaps are not focused and directed property at the present time. Mayor Liebl asked Mr. O'Leary if it would be possible to have a meeting with Mr. Zimmer to enable them to reach a satisfactory conclusion to the lighting problems. Mr. O'Leary said he would do this. Mayor Liebl said he hoped the landscaping plan would call for the planting of trees on the berm to reduce the amount of light and noise. Mr. O'Leary said the land- scaping plan would be brought to the City for approval before the work is done. Mayor Liebl asked if Mr. O'Leary would furnish a copy of the plan to the area property owners for their approval. Mr. O'Leary said this could be done. CONSIDERATI IT ­ n BY TRI -CO BUILDERS, INC. CONCERNING LOTS ON: ( CWTION by Councilman Utter to receive the letter from Tri -Co Builders, Inc., James )C E. George, Treasurer dated October 30, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. [ �' Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Liebl questioned the Assessor on this type of action and whether or not it would conform to policy. The Assessor answered he would recommend that the special assessments not be reduced or the residents of the whole City would be able to bring up the same request. A representative of Tri -Co Builders said the letter of request had stated that the Company would pay all of the special assessments, but in the letter they had asked that the back taxes and penalties be waived. The representative said the property would be a buildable site without the additional 30 feet which is being referred to at the present time. The Assessor said this would have to be done at the County level with approval by the State. The City Attorney said there is no guarantee that this could be done by the County. He suggested the Assessor work with the County for this type of action. The Assessor said he owuld help in anyway he could to get the taxes waived at the County level. 157 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4, 1974 PAGE 4 Councilman Breider said he is aware that the City cannot waive the taxes, but he felt the City Council could recommend that this be done by the County. He said if this is not done, there is the possibility of creating a 30 foot strip of land that would be isolated and could go tax forfeit. He thought if this is the case, the City may not obtain the monies due for the special assessments. MOTION by Councilman Nee to agree in principle to support the application to the County to waive the payment of the back taxes and penalties on the lot described, ( but not waive the special assessments. Seconded by Councilman Bredier. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF EXTERIOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN, REQUEST BY FRANK'S NURSERY: The Public Works Director explained how this consideration had been tabled because the landscaping plan was not prepared at the previous consideration by the Subcommittee. He said they withdrew the request with the understainding that they would come back at a later date when the plans were complete. He further pointed out that they had prepared an exterior development plan and would like to begin work before the winter months. He pointed out the area in question on the map on the screen and said all of the plan is according to the code and the width of the parking stalls are correct. A representative of Frank's Nursery said there would be no more merchandise out in the front of the building. This would be removed. He questioned the stipulation of installation of the fencing and said he believed that it would be more attractive to look at rows of evergreen trees than a wooden fence. The representative of Frank's Nursery said the work is to be done by the 15th or 18th of November. Councilman Breider said this matter would have to go back to the Building Standards - Design Control Subcommittee. He said he would not want to bypass the Subcommittee, but he did understand the situation with the winter freeze coming. MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the parking plan, but direct the applicant to go back to the Building Standards -Design Control Subcommittee for the final, approval on the landscaping plan. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declare d the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 23, 1974: CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT, P. S. #74-06, ZANDER'S IST The Public Works Director said this had been tabled and will be considered at a later time. IDERATION OF A VACATION REQUEST, SAV #74-04, BY JERRY GUIMONT: TO VACATE The Public Works Director said the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the vacation. He also pointed out that there were no objections on the administravite level and the City had received a letter from the utility company stating they had no objections to the vacation. The Public Works Director said it would be in order to set a Public Hearing. MOTION by Councilman Breider to set a Public Hearing for November 18, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 23, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS -DESIGN CONTROL SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING OF BER 247, 1974: I ---- -- - ------------------=-------------