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10/18/1960 - 00024073�� COUNCIL MINUZ'ES�=� OCTOBER , � � A Regular Meet3'ng of the to order by Acting Mayor 18, 1960 , City Council� October 18� 1q60 was called Sheridan at ']:30 P. M, Members Present; Johanson� Nagel� Sheridan� Wolke -(arrived at � , � � �:4o P.r-t.) � � �,�,; �,, � MembeTS Abserit: Greig � APPRaVAL�O� MINUTES: _' „ ,. � � � Motion by Nagel���o approve the minutes oi the October 4, 1960 meeting. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. NEW BU52NESS:� CONSIDERATION �F BTD5 FOR PURCHASE OF �1,603}000.00 IN BONDS: Mr. Art Hausker from Evenson and Associates was present to assist with the opening of the bids. The bids were ss follows: NAME DF;�'IAM AVERAGE NET� ��,� � TOTAL NET INTEHEST RATE INTEREST CUST John Nuveen and Company� Inc. Barcus, Kindred,and Company Juran and Moody� Inc. 4.2848 �+.3725�+ 4.3�43 ��86,759.00 $802,876,25 96792,182.35 Motion by Johanson to receive the bids� and turn them over to the Fiscal Agent for tabulation. �econded by Nagel, Upon a voice vote� there being na nays� the motion carried unanimously. � Mr, Howsrd Crabtree asked if the property in question was in the south'half of�Section 15� and if there were any other lots by the same nutnber in this half-section7 There were no other persons appear- ing for or against the proposed in�provement. Motion by Johanson to close the hearing on the water and sewer in Johnson's River Lane Addition. 5econded by Nagel. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the mation carried unanimoL�sly, Mr. Wolke arrived at '7:40 P. M. OLD BUSINESS: v- rnv���l �r�c �unrvnt;llViv - rnur� �.c-o tv n-�: The aliove ordinanee�,was read. Motion by Nagel to accept this as bhe second�,and final;reading� and to have the ordinance published. Seconded by Wo1ke. ''Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motian'carried"unanimously. ,�., - �� , , �.,,, , � The above ordiiiance was read. Mr, Nagel asked the Engineer if they ha�i looked at this area� znd if it were possible that a utility easement would be needed in the future where this street now is? Mr. Knutson stated the ot��ner had stated hm would grant a 3p foot ease- ment in place of the street dedication. The ordinance was carried over until the next meeting� so that the utility easement can tae included in the ordinance. , SL;COND REALING OF ORDINANCE P:S�BLI5HING A REGULAR FIRE UEPAFiTMEIQT: 2'his mai;ter was tabled until the November 1� 1960 meei,ing, NEL+) BLTfiINESS; tith to th: - ' � 'he above resolution was read. Motion resolution. Seconded by Nagel. Upon nays� the motion carried unanimously. INSURANCE COP;MITTEE REPORT: �� , � , , �,�;,� , , , ���, � �� AFtY.REPORT AND ORDERING PUBLIC HINGTON' �AND__J'EFF'ER50N' STREETS , � �. ,av��,; � � , by Johanson to adopt the above a voice,vote� there being no Mr. Robert Pearson representing the Insurance Committee was present, and outlined the proposed Group Insurance Plan in detail. ,The Con�pany which the Committee had selected as the lowes� bidder was the � St, Paul Fire and Narine Insurance Company. Mr. Johanson asked if the employees shouldn't be consulted before �his pl'an is gone ahead with? Motion by Nagel to accept the proposal of the Insuran�e Committee and authorize the Committee to proceed with the proposal. 5econded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unsnimously. I L�_ The above resolution was read, Mr. Knutson stated�the plans had been prepared on the basis of P1an #2. Motion by Wolke to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Johanson. IIpon a voice vote, there being no na,ys, the n�otion carried unanimously. „ idr. Itnutson stated the plans are not ready� but will be' ready for the November l� 196o meeting. PLANIQING COMNISSION : No action was taken on this� it�was ta6led }^ending flirther study'• Motion by Wolke to follow the recommendations of the Planning Commis- sion on this� and to deny the request (A)� and approve request (B) and (C). 5econded by Johanson. 'IIpon a voice'vote�'there being no nays, the mot]on carried unanimously. Mr. Nagel stated St. Paul Waterworks has two large lines on the north side, and it would be quite expensine to go aver them.,,; Mr, Segner stated that the railroad crossing is very dangerous„at"the present an�le� at which the street and the railroad tracks intersect. The resolution concerning Osborne Road was read. Motion by Wolke to adopt the resolution, subject to the wording being apprpved"by,the City Attorney. 5econded by Johanson.' IIpon a voice vote�^there being no nays� the motion carried unenimously. ,' � ��� , , � CONSIDEFt�iTION OF LETTER PROM SCHOOL DTS2RICT #14 - RE�DESTING SIDEWALAS : No action was taken on this. CONSIDEHAZION OF PRaPOSED 50 FOOT BUFFER STRIP AMENDMENT: Mr. Se�ner explained what this involved. Mr, Sheridan said he would like to ask the City Attorney some questions on this. No action taken at this time, �� � �. � The'a�bove resolution was read,. Motion by Johan�son to adont the az abovelresolution. 5ecanded by Trlolke, Upon a vaice vote� there being no'nays�,the sotion carried unanimously. RECREATION COh�M2TTEE REPORT: Mr.�Sheridan explained the program of the Recreation Conmission for the�winte'r,' Mption by 5heridan to receive the neport. Seconded by Wolke. Upori a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimausly, PROPOSAI, F'OR ZHE LOCATION OF JACKS017 STREET - 50UTH OF 63RD AVEWE � There were �hree�alternate proposals drawn up by Coms�ock and Davis� Inc, under'which the route of Jackson Street could be planned. Mr. Nagel s�ated Gordon 5angster contacted him� and had objected to Jackson street�going'right by the back of his lot. Mr. Johanson stated the plari;with Ghe cul-de-sac could be put in now� and the street could be rtan through later at any time. Motion by Johanson to pr,oceed with Diagram #1, which was for the cul-se-sac as the loca- tion' of Jacksor� Street for the present� and the City Manager and the City Attorney''are instructed to proceed with the acquisition of the balance of Jackson Street. Seconded tay wolke. Upon a voice vote, there, being,;noi"nays� the notioncarried unanimous�y. ��, , � , � � � � rv�ni.n��innr�m��� iw�nl • m��n��n�-r�.�� �r m�i� �ti.RirT •iI.TTf r�TTT�TT /�T TT�I�TT/YT There was con.siderable discussion on this subject. 7he transfer of expense under,consideration was the uiater main portion only of 5&W 22-C. This water main being located along University Avenue from ttice Creek NQrth to the North boundary of Section 15, The proposal was to transfer �he cost of this water main W-�4� end assess the main along with the balance of the main being put in by W-34 rather than have two 'assessment rolls. Motion'by Johanson�ta transfer the cost of �21�'68'7,43t;which represented the cost of the water main on University Avenue irom Rice Creek'north� to the half-section line� to Tn�ater Impr,oVemen� Project �3�+. Secor_ded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there be�.ng no nays, �he motion carried�unanitt�ausly. PETITIONS: Motion by Johanson to receive the �'ollow3ng petitions: 1. Water and Sewer - 5econd Street From 5�th to 58th. 2, �vate'r and Sewez� - Washington Street from 5�03 to j�0'7. 3. Water�,and Sewer ior Woodcrest 5chool. Motion seconded�by Wolke, Upon a voice vote� there t�eing no nays� the motion carried unanimously. t� � � Mot�on by Wolke,,.to refer the petit'ionwhich had been received� to the County for action.' Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being,nd nays� the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTIQN #141-1960 FOR WAT�R AND SEWER LAZERALS'- U'OODCRrST SCHOOL: Motio'n�by Na�el`��to adopt the resolution authorizing the en�ineers to proce'ed,with-,tYie preliminary plans and specifications for the above projeet, Seconded by Johanson, Upon a voice vote� therebeing no nays� �he n�ot�on carried unanin,ously. BUILT�ING PERMIT 'FOR LCff'S 2�+ AND 25� BLOCK 8�, HYDE PARK: �,' This was tabl,ed until later in the meeting, � CFIANGE, OhDER ON THE LIWUOR STORE OUTLET #2: � Mr. Johanson asked if something couldn't be done to speed up the installation of' the 4�ater and sewer for the liquor'siore. Mr, Sheridan read the lei.ter from the Collins Truck Liz�e,stating they intended to purchase the plot inff.ediately north of,the liquar Store� and wished to have water and sewer put in their property'also and the cost to be shared with the City. Motion by Wolke to apFrove'�h2 change order, ueconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote�,there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Knutson said the cost would be about �j,2.00 per foot to enlarge the water 11ne to take care of the proFerty north of the liquor store� as well as the liquor store. The Council indicated that the line should proceed with the thought in mind that it would serve the property north. Mr. Sheridan stated this would be for water on1�T� and not sewer. CHANGE OH�ER #1 STREET Ir:PROVEMENT N0. 1-1960: Motion by Johanson to approve change order #1. Seconded by'Wolke. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. LWC�LL 11`I G5y i , Mr. Wolke asked the Building Inspector about the lot, area requirements. Motion bv Johanson to arprove the bui.lding perait�,subject to the approval o£ the architect if this is required for this tyre of a build- ing. SFCOnded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the mbtion carried unanimously. � Mr. Wolke asked if the building shouldn't £ace Main Street? Motion by Wolke to approve the apartment building permit. Seconded by Johanson. U�on a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion qarried unanimously. Mr, Wolke su�gested the �uilding Inspector have the City Manager get in touch with the Counci7_ if there is soaething spec�ial couiing up on the bui]chng permit that the Council should review before hand. ACCEPTANCE OF' BIDS ON THE $1 �0��000.00 IN IMPROVEMENT BONDS: Mr. Hausker stated the best bid was of the John Nuv�en Company� Inc. and stated that it was a good bid. Motion by Nagel�to accept the bid of the John Nuveen Company in the following amount: At an average net interest rate of �.2848� per annum� and a total net'�'interest cost of �%86,'755.00. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the rr�otion carried unanimously. RLTURN OL' GOOD FAITH CHECitS FOR UNSIICCESSFUL BIDDERS: Motion by Johanson to instruct the City Clerk to return to the un- successful bir7ders �he good faith checks, and return the check of the low bidder u�hen the bonds are delivered. Seconded k�y Nagel, Upon a voice vote� ihere being no nays, the sotion carried unanimously. CLA IN S : Motion by Johanson to approve General Claims 3587 through 3667. Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voice vote� i,here being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. Motion b,y Na�el by Wollte . Upon unanimously. ta approve Liquor clains 2229 through 2284. Seconded a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried Mot�on by Wolke to approve Public Utility Claims lOZ4 through 10']1. Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. �� ' ESTIMA7E5• ; 1 , � � Motion by Johqnson to approve the`following es�imates: „Layne-��inneso�a �Company 314'] California Street N. E. ,Minneapolis 1$� Minnesota Estimate �r2 -;#33 Deep Well Additions � Sandstrom and�Hafner, Inc. 2054 St, Anthony Blvd. Minneapolis� Minnesota Estimate #6 -'S & W 21-A Randall Bros. 3400 Silver Lake Road Minneapol3s� Minnesota Es�imate �1 - '�5 ,8c W 38 ���, �� ,,,", Comstock and DavYs� Inc, 1446 County Road "J" M�nneapolis 21'�,�Minnesota � � ����;� �' �i 5taking and��2nsg'ection Pstimates � �„ Estimate �18 - S & W 21-A Estimate #4 - S & SS 24-A Estimate �{'l�- S & SS 24-B . '.'E���ma��,# ,9,'- S & w 26 Estimate #�8 - S & W 29 Estimate �,8 - 5& W& SS 36 Estimate #'2 - S & W 38 Estimate � 2 - Streets �}1 - 1960 �stimate # 1 - Streets �2 - 1960 $6,346.2Q 19,06�.40 13,568.58 408.25 366.00 5eo.00 577.00 53.50 463.50 721.75 1,991.00 5$5.25 Municipal State Aid Study 1�3�+�+.00 5econded by„ Wolke. Upon a vojce vote� there�:being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES• �Motioz� by,J',ohansott to approve �he��iol�roring lic�zses: MASONRY W, & A, Construction Co. 6349'Fortland'Avenue South Minneapolis 23� Minnesota By: Arne M. Andreson PLASTEftING , Swanson & Jacobson 1111 South 5th Street Minneapolis� Minnesota f�i�111ucii�ie� Moore Plumbing 212'J Forest Drive Minneapolis 21� Minnesota By: By: CAP'E• LICENSE Food Mercha4zdising� Inc. Maple Lanes Coffee Shop 6310 Highway #65 Minneapolis 21� Minnesota By: Carl Jacobson Marvin Moore Renewal New New Mrs. Gladys G. Anderson 6428 Dellwood Lrive� N. E. Minneapolis 21� Minnesota 1 ��, , Seconded by Wolke. IIpon a voice vote, there being,no nays� the motion carried unanimously. � � � � ,'� '� ,I� � � �,�� � � The property owners in the Fillmore Street are had requested that approximately 200 feet of lateral be installed with'one manhole at the upper end before the street is surfaced. Motion'by J,ohanson to approve the installation of this extra lateral at this time as a ohange order for Project No. 38. Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voice'vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #142-1960 DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES AND ELECTION JiJDGESs Motion by I�gel to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Johansen. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Nagel to adopt the above resolution� except that those amounts of less than $3,00 be deleted. Seconded by Johanson,; Upon a voice vote, there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. THE USE OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 68TH AND CENTRAL: The Building Inspector stated thst this building was in existence and a new company merely wanted to move in and use it� and are just going to fix up the windows� etc. There was no action taken on this, this was brought up so that the City Council would Y�e informed on it. The abave ordinance was read. Motion by Johanson to accept this as the first reading and to set the date for hearing on the ordinance before the second reading comes up. Seconded by V,"olke. IIpon s voice vote, there being no nays� the motion carried+unanimously. J RESOLUTION �1�+�+-1960 ORflFRING PRFLTM7NARY P7�AN8 ATTi1 3PF.CTFTCATTCINS - Motion by Johanson to order the preliminarq plans and specifications for this and set the public hearing for the earliest,possible date. Mr. Kouri was present and stated he wished to make�better use of a portion of the building and change the use of it somewhat. Motion by Nagel to allow this request, Seconded by Johasxson:`, Upon,a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hohn was present and requested a one year delay in the certification vf the sewer and water laterals assessments in Edgewater Gardens �I Addition. Ae stated during 1961, he would sell most of the property in the area� and that he would be in a position to take care of these `-- assessments if they were certified in 1961 instead,of 1960. No action was taken on this pending the assessment hearing on the project. DELETION OF BROOFCITIFW TERRACE F'ROM 1960 STREET SIIRFACING PROGRAM: Mr, Knutson ssked if some formal action could be taken on the inclusion or exclusion of Brookview Terrace from the 1960 S,tr,eet Surfacing,Frogrsm. Motion by Nagel to delete surfacing on Brookview_,Terrace from the program. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote� there'being no nays, the motion carried unaaimouslq. �� � k � ADJOURNMENT :' � i�l The meeting was adjourned. , ' '� � �I " �� ' Respectfully siYbaitted: � Marvin C, Brunse 1 5ecre�ary� ° , �� SPECIAL COIINCIL'MINtJTES - OCTOBER 25� 1960 � � � ,�� �� Ac ing Mayor 5heridan A Special Meeting of the City Council, October 25� 1960 was called to order by Mayor Greig at �:30 P.M. Members Present: Members Absent: � � ����, Johanson� Greig� Nagel� Wolke. Sheridan There were several people present from the Riverview Heights area� who asked questions concerning the sewer and water project No. 21. Florence Besse'sen� who owns Lots 15 and 16� Block "T"� Riverview Heigh'ts�was present� and asked about building qn a 5� foot lat. The City Manager+explained that the City Attorney was drawing up an ordfnance�cancerning these 50 and 60 foot lots� and that if this assessment'roll is adopted� two 25 foot lots with service could be built upon, The Maqor stated that if the person has two 25 foot lots, they.should,try to buy another lot, if possible� to make a 75 foot lot.,�,�Mr.'Busch� who owns Lots �+�+ thrcugh �+�� Block "E" was present�,and+stated he has twosernices on the four lots, and he already has 'a house'on the lot�,,so he would not be able to make use of two,ser,vices. Clarence Moen� who owns Lqts 11 and 12� Block 6� was present and stated he felt some of the other lots should hane been higher in comparison to hls. The owner of Lots 29 and 30� Block "K"� Riverview Heights was present� and ststed he was charged for a'service and has no connection. Mr. Petsal� who owns Lots 30 and 31�'„Block.3� stated �that he did not want water and sewer in the area. Mr. L. E, Nelson, who owns Zots 45 through 48, Block "G" inquired about his lots. Mr. Taylor� who owns Lots 25 and 26, Block'"T"� stated one services�ould be taken off from it. Mr. Hammond�,2'J6 Liberty Street� who owns Lots 3� through 42, has two sernices'and only wanted one. .Richard Storla� who owns Lots 15 and 16� B1oek "X" did not want services on his lots. There were no other questions on the proposed assessment roll. The hearing was cloaed on the 'abone assessment roll. PUBLIC ARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SEWER AND WATF:R PROJECT NO Mr, Oakes was�present� and imquired about the method of computing the assessments�for SW#22. Mr. Bell� and Mr. Kelly from the Great Northern Railway were present, The Great Northern owns I,ots 1 through g� Block 10� Fridley Park; also, Block 1�+ Fridley Park� and right-of-way in 5ection 15. They stated they d�d nat feel they shonld be asse,ssed for the storm,'sewer� and asked the City to re- compute the assessment roll, Mr. Knutson stated that they would take their,topographical nap, and,determine whether or not the. Great Northern'property was in the drainage d3strict. Mr. Andrew Hohn'was present� and asked if the certification of the assessments on the followi'ng lots could be delayed f or one year: