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10/04/1960 - 00024080L__ COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBliR �� 1960 � � � � � �� � A F�egular Meeting of the City Council� October 4� 1960 was called to or�ler by Acting Mayor Sheridan at 8:00 P. M. Members Present: Memk�ers Absent: APFROVAZ OF MINUTES: T1age1� Sheridan, Johanson� Wo1ke, Greig � ��, Motion by Ns�el to approve the minutes of the September 20 1960 meeting� the September 21� 1�60 meeting� and the Board of �qualization Minui,es of September 22� 1960. Seconded ry Johanson. IIpon a voice vote� there being no nays� i,he motion carried unanimously, OLD �U5INESS: FIIdAL SOARD OF EQUALTZATION HEARING: The hearing was opened on the equalization of taxes. Mr. Johanson asked the Assess�r the the books were completed� and the �;ssessor stated they were completed except for some arithmetical extensions in the book. Robert Hughes� who owns Lot 8� Block 1 Qak Creek Addition� stated there was an error in the measurements of his house. ChaTles Johanson had some questions concerning his property. A question was also asked on the County mall levy. The Board of Equalization was,continued until later in the meeting'. The City Manager announced the hard shells had not been brought in for these two plats as yet� so no action could be taken'.I Motion by Wolke to continua the hearing until such time as final'plats are brought into the City Hall. Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voice''vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. ' The above ordinance was read. Motion by 4,TOlke to accept this as the second and final reading of the ordinance, and to ha've'it published. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� thdre being no zYays� the motion carried unanimously. The ordinance was read. second and final reading Seconded by 4?olke. IIpon carried unanimously. Motion by Johanson to accept this as the of the,ordinance and to have it,published. a voice vote, there being,no nays�'the motion , ,� , � � ,' , , 2'he ordinance was read. Mr, Wolke asked why the easement was being vacated. Sheridan stated the utility companies had;released the easement. Motion by Johanson to accept this as the second and final reading of the above ordinance� and to have it published., ;S,econded by Nagel. Upon a voice vote'� there',being no nays��,the motion carried unanimously. � �� � � � � � I The above ordinance was read. Motion by Walke,to,'accept this as'the second and final reading of the above ordinance"and,to hsve it pub- � �s� lished. Seconded by Nagel. IIpon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carr3ed unanimously. „� The ab�ove�ord�'nance was read. Motion by Johanson to accept this as the second and'''final reading of the above ordinance and to have the ordinance publ��.shed. 3econded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote� there being na nays�;"the motion carried unanimously. The above ordinance was read. Mr. Nagel asked who would decide on the type of�nu�b,ers which would be used. The City Manager stated some`couldibe ke'pt,as a sample in the City Ha11� if need be. Motion bgr Wolke to ac'oept this as the second and final read3ng of the above ordinance� and to have it published. Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. SECOND READING'OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A REGUI,AR FIFE DEPARSMENT: Motion by Nagel to table this matter until the meeting of October 18th. 5e,conded by Wolke, Upon a voice vote� there }aeing no nays� the motion carried unanimously. � � � The �ity Manager read the abave ordinance. Motion by Wolke to accept this as ,the second and final reading of the above ordinance� and to have th;e_ ordinance published. Seconded by Nage1. Upon a voice 'vot'e:�, �these, ,being no nays� the mo�ion carried unanlmously. NEW BII3INESS:''�;'��� � � � � ��:, � � Pi]RT,TC HFAFtTflT� (iN 1�F7.�N7N� FRf1M C?_S Tn R_� _ T,fST �+_ HT,OCK l_ SYT.VA The hearing was 'o�pened on the above subject.' There were several people present�who were concerned with the type'of buildings which would go in, in this area. The City Manager outlines the present soning� and what type of buildings could go in� and what type of buildings could go in under Che proposed rezoning. Wolke moved that the hearing be,closed. �� � PUBLIC HEARING'FINAL PLAT - MELODX MANOR: Mr. Madsen'was present� and explained son,e of the features of the plat.j TheTe were no other people present for or against the pro- posed final plat of Melody Manor.' The hearing was closed on the above . , ,. � . ORDINANCE REZON�IkTG LOT 4,� BLOCK 1 SYiVAN PLAT #5 FROM C2-S TO R-3: The above ordirlance was read. Motion by klolke to accept this as the firs't r'eading of the above ordinance. Seconded by dohanson. Upon a v,oice vote�,there being no nays, the motion carried unani- mousTy, j RESOLUTION #120-1460 APPROVING FINAL PLAT Ok' MELODY MANOR: � ` ' n, The C�ty Attoz�ney read the above resolutian. Mr. Wo7ke questioned �the p'orti�qn of:'the street which would be de�ded to the City. Motion by Nagel to-�,adopt the resol�tion appraving the final plat of Melody Manor. Seconded by Johanson, Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. CONTINUATION OF THE BOARD OF EQIIALIZATION: Mr. Howard Crabtree asked that if changes were made in the values �1, - � that the City had,gut on the books, would the property oWners affected • be notified? Mr. 5chwartz�stat�d.the assessme�t',as,,�rev�isecj;;'and� agreed �o by the City Counc3l will be cert3fied ;tq;;,the '�Sta�,e,,;Tax Commissioner in the same way �hey are presented�to',the Count'y. Any further change would'come from the Commissianer of�;Taxation after November 15th. There would be,no notification to,the peopl.e of any change made� but �hey could contact the County Assessor's office. Motion by Johanson to close the hearing on the Board of'Equalization for the year of 1960. Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voi'ce vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. �'� � � Mr, Schwartz asked if a copy of the minutes could�be��sent to his., office concerning the action of�the Council on the 'eertification of the books to the County. �_ � �� , CERTIPICk7I0N OF THE SOOKS Ta THE COUNTY ASSESSOR: ,' Mot�on ty Wolke to certify, to��he County Board�;tiie amounts' on all the propFrty in Fridley as set forth in the tax books by the local City Assessor� and agreed upon �y the City Council. 5ecorided by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays��lthe motion carried unan3mously. PUBLIC HFAHING ON STORM SEWER - PARKVIEW OAKS ADDITION: Marvin Wolfson from Lyndale Builders was present� and stated they had 15 acres in the area that was proposed i.o be assessed for this improve- ment� and they would not like to go along with it as proposed. They would be agreeable to the payment of �1�000.00 for'a culvert to drain just their area. Leo Ryan from,5832 Tennison was�present� and asked why the hearing on the storm sewer was coming up again� when it Had just k�een discussed a few weeks ago. Mr, Sheridan stated if they were not in this draina�e,district� they would not be assessed for the inprovement. Mr. Limen of HaclQnann Circle was also present. Mr. Stiles from Tennison was present. Mr. Ed. Hildebrand� 59�+6 was present. Lou Johnson� 1120 Gardena was�present. These citizens were all�con- cerned with Lhe amount of the assessment which might.be placed against their property for this proposed inprovement. Mr, Les Knutson out- ,__ li�ed the two different ways the project could be put in. Motion by Johanson to close the hearing on the storm sewer,,for Parkview'Oaks. Seco ded by Nggel. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously, � The above resolution was read. Mrs. Eichhorn� from the League of Women Voters was present, and explained the position of the Zeague of Women Voters. She stai,ed the League would be glad to help with the registration in the City Hall� or outside of the City Hall� and had planned to set up a table at the Shopping Center� and would conduct the registration in a very orderly manner if the permission were granted. Mr. Johanson asked the Attorney if it was legal to register outside o£ the City Building? The City Attorney said it u�as legal to appoirit a deputy commissioner of registration� but the person should be qualified� and should be sworn in;,py, the Commissioner of Registration, and there would be no objections,to registering of voters outside of the City Hall if it were done in an orderly manner. Motion by Johanson to adopt tihe above resolution. Seconded by Wolke, Ugon a voice vote� there being no nays� the�motion caxried unanimously. PUBLIG HEARING - STORM SEWER AND STREET SURFACING- MARIAN HILL5: , �, � Mr, Leonard Juster� attorney for the Harvey Peterson Development Company� was present and inquired as to the cost ofaVthe,'project and when it wou7.d go in. Mr. Les Knutson stated the storm'sewer�would cost from �G230.00 to �2�0.00 per lot, and the street surfacing approximately $3.38 per front foot. The storm sewer could probably be put in this fs11� but the street surfacing not'until, next'year'. The base could possibly be put in this fsll. He stated the;essess- ment would probably be put on the 1961 taxes payable'in 1962,, Mr. Johanson moved that the hearing be closed on the above subject. Seconded 6y Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. �� � � � �,��� , � � No one appeare`d"for or against the proposed vacation. Mr. Johan- son moved tha�";'�he hearing be' closed. Seconded'by Nagel. Upon a voic'e vote,�tYiere being no nays, the motion carried unanimnusly. The�above ordinanae�was read. Motion by Johanson to accept th3s as the £irst reading of the above ordinanGe. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice�v,ote, there being no nays� the mot�on carried unani- mously. � � , � Mr. Nage� and Mr. Johanson stated the prcliminary rer�ort should cover only the lots in the Johnson River Lane,Addition. The City Manag'er stated the preliminary report had been prepared for the whole area� and the size of the project could be cut when the public hearing is held. Motion by Wolke to order the prelininary report for water and sewer in Johnsnn's River Lane Addition. Seconded by Nagel.. Upon a voice vote� there reing no nays, the mot�on carried unanimously, ", � , � � ��,,, � The City Mangger,read the above resolution. Mr. Clayton LaFevere representing Evensen and Associates� was prese'nt and answered ques- tions on„the,'ab'ove sale. Mr. 4JOlke asked if the Financial Consul- tant had originated the action on the sale of this issue, or if some- one else had.; Mr. Wolke also asked if they shouldn't be at the public hearing's,on the matters concerning the sale of' bonds. Mr. Clayton LaFevPe said that Evenson and Associates had recommneded the sale',of tkiis �1�603�000.00 at this time� and another million dollar issue r�ext spring. Mr. Johanson said�it wou]d be hard to tell whether the fiscal ager_t was of any help,to the City until after a bond issue had been sold. The City Manager stated that Evensen had been doing certain work, and �f the Cour�cil wished further repor�'s� that he'was sure that Evensen and Associates would prepare them� if,the Counc3l wou7d so inform them. There was dis- cussion as to�the;timing of the sale of bonds. Mr. Kohlan stated that in sone ci�ies they have a permanent improvement revolving fund� and bonds can then be sold when the market is best� as they would not have��o be tied to a specific project. Motion by Johanson.to ac'Gept the above resolution� which�had been drawn by Mr. Charles'Howard. �5econded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being; �no nays �,; ��he motion carried unanin ously, , , � t„ • Motion �by,Wo],kerto'grant this variance request as recommended by the�B'bard of;Appeals. Seconded by Johanson. IIpon a voice vote� �'ther�e beirrg,no'�riisys� the motion carried unan3mously. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: � �� L. P'. MARTYN'�REZONTNG - LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK 4� LOWELL'S AUI]ITION¢ I���, ', � � � rMoti"'on by"'�ohanson to deny the above Tezoning request as recommended by the Plannir�g Commission. Seconded by Wolke, Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Na�el asked,about drainage tile w2iich was supyosed to be put in the service'road on tl}e east,side of Highway'�65�,north of Mississippi Street. The Ci'ty Manager said he would check into it. ;�� _ L(1T 9 _ 6T7i1TTf1R � �. • �r �� i The Ci�g Manager explained the problem. MoCion;byf�kTalke id accept the preliminary plat and authorize the issuance of s,'„Building Permit for Lot 2, Block 1 of Wilson's Preliminary Plat, the work to be stopped if the hard shell is not in the City office within 30 days. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously, � � � Motion by Johanson to �rant the above request. Seconded by Wo1ke. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unani- mously. � '� � ,� � CONSID�RATION OF AMENDMENT TO PLATTING ORDINANCE '- LOT SPiITS: Motion b,y Wolke that the policy on lot splits be approved as per the Planning Cor��mission recommendation� and the Attorney be authorized and directed to draw,an amendment to the Platting Ordinance. Seconded by Johanson. Upon s voice vote, there being no nays, the�motion carried unanimously. BUILDIPIG STANDARDS COMMITTEE: Motion by Johanson to accept the recommendations of the Building Standards Committee� and direct the City Attorney to amend ordinances to set up these recommendations for Council consideration. Seconded by Nagel, Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Johanson ,to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLII7'ION #f125-1960 DESIGNATING POL�ING PLACES - WARD N0. l: The above resolution was read. Motion by Nagel to adopt the above resolution. Secor.ded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. �� APPLICATION OF ROBERT SHROER TOPARK TRAILER AT 6526��EA5T RIVER ROAD: Motion by dohanson�that this permit be denied. Seconded�,�by�'Nagel. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion Carried unanimously. U1YIVG.R�711S AYP�IYUL' 1YV111l11.HJ1 : , , Motion by Johanson to approve the above building permit,. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote� there k�eing no nays� theCmotion carried unanimously. � ,� � _ i ��f��tUE AND �+7'H STREET BY MFiS. ISSAC50Nc ,., -' --- �-- Motion by Wolke that the request be denied. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. ; RTTTT.TTNG PFRM7T Ft1R ATTT71lTTTG NF'YT T(1 T1F1.iFV1.G (1�1N(1!'f1 RTGTTl1A'_ The Council stated the front should be stuccoed. Motion by Johanson to grant tYe building perm3t subject to brick snd/or stucco front. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being,no nays� the motion carried unanimously. �� , Motion by Wolke'that the two permits be granted. Seconded by Johanson. Upon'a voice vote� there being no nays� the motinn carried unanimously�.; '� �� , � � i" ' , � „ RESOL�UTTON #126-].960� ORDER�ING� IMPR(3VEMENT ANn �TNAT, PT,AtJS nwn �pF,cr�. � � � � �, � The above resolution was read. Motion by Johanson to adopt the above resolution. Se'conded by 4:olke. Upon a voice vote� there being no -, nays�, the motiori° carried',unanimousl,y. , APPOINTMENTS • ,� � �, I , , ,, , Motion by Johahson �o approve the appointm�nt of Mrs. Robert Johnson as an accounting clerk. Seconded by Nagel, Upqn a voice vote� there being no nays� the ttotion carried unanimously. CLAIMS: � � ' ,� Motion by Johanson to approve General Calims 3530'through 3�8�, 5econded by Nage1. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried'unanimously. Motion by Nagel to approve Liquor Clain�s 2201 through 2229. 5econded by Tohanson. Upbn a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unani�pusly, Motion by Johanson tb approve Public Utility clain�s 1040 through 1054, 5econded by Nagel. IIpon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carri'ed unanin!ously, � �°„ FROFOSAL FOR WATER AND SEWER FOR ON-SALE LIGJUOR STOkE N0, 2: Mr: T�agner ope%�ed a proposal from�Mr. Moen in the amount of $14�800.00. I�r. Cqmstock stated the contractors hsve been concerned about running;ln.to rock or boulders under the h�ghway crossing. Motion by Joh'anson to proceed on a cost-plus -15% basis with Lametti and Sons, ;5eeonded by [�`o1ke. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motian'carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF CASH FiEGISTER PROPOSAI�S: Representativ� from National Cash Register Company were present� and outlined a compLete procedure�for,handling the sales of the liquor store� and also a system f'or checking on the percenta�e of gross profit. The C1ty Manager asked if loaner cash registers could be obtained if the City did not have the one that they intended to buy by the tin:e„the'store opened. The representatives from Na�.ional Cash'Reg3ster<stated they could, They also stated that the present prices would hold for 90 days. The City Manager stated he would like to have further 'time to look over this system, and study ity and the Council agreed. Motion by Wolke to approve the following estimates: � , Lametti & Sons'� Inc, Estimate No. 3- s& W�26 Benkoski &,Holmes Estimate No. 5(Final) S& W �#22-B Peter Lamet�i�Const,'Co. Ir�, t'� "'.,` , I Sandatrom and�Hafner� Inc. Layne-Minnesot� Co. Comstock and Davis� Inc. Estimate No. 3- 5& W'�t`29 Estimate No. ,1 - S & W #2�+-A �stisate No. 1 - Wells (W-33) Estimate No. Estimate No. Estimate No. Estimate No. 3sstiniate No. Estimate No. 1'7 -S&W21-A ia - s a� w zi-B 1�+-S&W& SS 22-A 10 - S & W 22-B 3 -s&SS24-A 8 -S&W26 . �8�,093.�+0 9G 7�7$$.07 $31,021.95 �9��910.00 � 6,529.50 � i,o75.75 � i95.5o � 81.00 9l 78.00 y� 474.25 � 6oi,5o �� � �_ Ber�lund-Johnson Northern Conte�ct�ng Estimate No. '7 - S& W 29 Estimate No. �- S& W 36 Estimate No, i- s& w 38 Estimate No. 1- 5t. Imp,:� #1.-i g6o � ' , , Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there motion carried unanimously, L IC�NSI��S : $ 209.75 $ 6�5.00 � 237.25 $ � 428 . 50 $1b,246.93 $48,44g,61 being no nays� the Motion by Wolke to appreve the following licenses: ELECTRICAL Cy Courture f;lectrical Contractor 2�?_8 Pleasant Avenue 5outh Minneapolis F3, Minnesota by: C, C. Courture GENLRAL !' Hipp's Construction Company 63�5 Lilac Drive North Minneapolis 12� Minnesota by: hichard E. Hipp Joe Di Benedetto� dba Di's Plumbing 3�+04 Newton Avenue North Minneapolis 12� Minnesota New New by: Joe D1 Benedetto Renewal Seconded by PTagel. Upon a voice vote� there being,no nsys� the motion carried unanimously, � , � aV1VLD - i]WiFC7 rvn u7�.vv�.v�: -, � The above resolution was read. Motion by Wolke to adogt the above resolution. Seconded by Nage1. UFon a voice vote� there being no na,ys� the motion carried unaniuously. � The above reso].ution was read. Motion by Wolke to adopt the,above resolution. Seconded by Nagel. IIpon a voice votea there�being no nays� i,he motion carried unanimously. ;', Motion by Nagel to adopt the above resolution, Sec'onded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion'carried unani- mously . j' I 17G1Y1 �VlVUO � OW9fCG 11V 117G 1i11UUlYl VP �II+V47�V1NW.V/SY: i � � The above resoluti�on'was read. �Motion by Nage1 to 'adop� theiabove resolution. Seconded bq Wolke.'� Upon a voice°vote�'"�here, be�.ng no nays� Lhe motion carried unanimously, R��OLUTION #131-1Q60 DIRECTING THE I55UANCE OF TEMFORARY IMFROVFM ENT �a�nse----efT-er� s�-rnr�rs� „ Motion by Wolke to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. �� � ��; ,��� ��, ,� The above resolutiom was read. Motion bq Wolke to adopt the above resolutiori": 5econded by l�agel. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, tlze motion carried unanimously. CONSTDERATION'OF PT3RCHASE OF PARK PROPERTY: � The �City Manager stated an easement for storm sewer w311 be needed in the proposed park property� and suggested that the Council con- sider'condemriation of the park property when authorizing condem- nation for the easement. The City A�torney stated he had started action of the,'eondemnation of the easement� and recommended no further action�be taken at this time on the purchaseof the park property. Couneil concurred. ' _ COM5IDERATION OF JACKSON S`i'REET ST'aRNi 5EWER: There was considerable discussion on the storm sewer which had al- ready been put in and the proposed new storm sewer, The City Attorney stated he was interested'in this storm sewer� as it con- cerns a case he was workin� on. Motion by Nagel to authorize the City Attorney to engage the services o? the ConsuiLing Engineer� and also an appraiser in co��nection with the defense of the law suit of Sorum and'Dalsbo. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there;bEing no'�nays� the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Johanson to adopt the abave resolut�on. Secanded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote� there bein� no nays� the motbn carried unanimausly: � The above,resolution was read, Motion by Nagel to adopt the above resolu�ion.,�Seconded by Wolke. IIpon a voice vote� there being no nays'� the motion carried unanimously. � Motibn by Joh'ailson to adopt the two resolutions� setting the date for hsarings for the 25th ciay of October. Seconded by Wo1ke. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimc;usly, STATEMENT,OF CANVASS: Mot3on by Joh'anson to adopt the following statement of canvass: STATEMENT OF CANVASS 5tate Primary Election September 13� 1960 � �� , ���,�� '� . ''Deelaration oi'���l�e�sii�ts �Thereof In accordance with Section �+.0$ of the Charter of the City of Fridley, the 'City Council declares the results of the 1960 Primary �lect'ion to be as follows: � I A,�'Tlie bo�tal number of ballots�cas�'was 423. � � � � B. The vote for each candidate and number of defective and not voted ballots is as follows: Nagel Nee 144 COUNCILMAN 1ST WARD Pearson i'ontaine Grant b Snoiled or �� 136 116 15 5 �� � 7 � C The names of the ud es of election are as follows: . 3 g Mrs. Vera Hitzman ,' Mr,s. Niarie Hughes Mrs. Jeanne Petrangelo 'i".Mr�s. Rueben Paulson Mrs. Elaine Niemsn �.';�IMTS�. Gladys Marcus Mrs. Hazel Hartmaif� � � �� l Mayor Seconded by holke. Upon s vot�ce vote� there being no nays�, the motion carried unanimously. PETITION TO DELETE 61� WAY FROM THE 5TRrET SURFACING PROGRAM: The above petition was received. Motion by Wolke to delete 61� Way from the street surfacing program. Seconded by Jahanson, Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried�unanimously. CHAiVGE OF LOCATION OF LINE - RICHARD AND ALDEN WAY '- WATER AND SEWER: Mr, Les Knutsan explained the proposed re-location 4ot' the water and sewer lines in the area. Motion by Na�el to suthorize the plans to be chan�ed re-locating the lines on '75th blay� instead of on the back lot lines, 5econded by Wolke. Motion carried. , ADJQJRNNiENT : The meet3ng was closed. Respectfully submitted: �� �/l..,c+�.+.. � Marvin C. Brtuisell � � Q-,t1 ing Ma r 5 eridan , �,� � , . � 0