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11/15/1960 - 00024050ounc�¢man � v ouncil n � Sheridan - Vilae Nagel ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Wolke moved that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. Respectfully subnitted: Ma'rvih�� sel� 5ecretarY to the Council COUNCIL N]E;ETING - NOVEMBER 15� 1960 A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Greig at �:45 P.hi.� November 15� 1960. Members Fresent: Members Ab�ent: APPROVAL OF MI1QUZE5: Motion b,y meeting. the motion Greig� Nsgel� Sheridan Johanson� Wolke (arrived at 8:01) Sheridan to approve the minutes of the November 1� 1960 Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� carried unanimously. OLD 1�USINESS: Mayor Grei� opened the hearing at �:50 P.M. Oliver Erickson� 1315 Hillcrest Drive� I�ridley� of Erco Ine.� was present and stated that they will pay full cost of the storm sewer to serve Meadowlands but do not want to pay cost for entire area served, Mr, Anderson� �6590 Clover Place asked what portion he would be charged for? Les Knutson explained the area in which the storm sewer would be installed. Sheridan explained the situation as he understood it to Mr. Anderson� and other interested �arties in the audience. +�uestions were also asked on the size of pipes� and the difference between the two. Mr. Anderson also asked about the present dirt condition of the streets� and he was told that they would be taken care of after the installation of the storm sewer was completed. Motion by Sheridan to close the hearing. Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously, Mr. Jack I, Moore� and Mr. D. D. Larsen were present to represent the radio station of WAYL, Mr, Sheridan stated that after studying the material and sketch on this proposed antenna� he found that the tower being 65 feet high� the antenna would be 135 feet higher than the tower Mr. Noore stated that this was the maximum height needed� although they could use the minimum of 80 feet� but that the msximum was much better. Sheridan said he would like to go out to the people in the area� and check their views on this matter. Motion by Sheridan to table this iratter until the special meeting of November 22� 1960. Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wolke arrived at $:01. Mr, Robert Pearson was present to answer any questions relative to this recommendation, The City Manager stated that he had compiled a brief report on this matter� after talking with the representative of the Hartford Steam Boiler Insurance Company� and that Mr. Pearson had read it over. Mr. Pearson said the report by Mr. Wa�ner� and also the proposal� were in order� and well laid out, Sheridan sLated that the e�uipment at the Shorewood Lounge was comparatively ner�� and would this insurance be necessary? He also asked if this was a static premiL�;� or will it fluctuate. Wolke said it looked like a marginsl deal� and he would like to let it go. Greig said we are not "insurance poor" as had been stated previcusly� and that he thought i� was a good thing� and reco�n,ended that it be accepted. Motion by Sheridan to place it on file� and no action be taken at this time. Wolke seconded the motion. Upon a voice vo�e� Nagel� Sheridan� Wolke voted "yes"� Greig voted "no". The mo�ion carried. NEW BUSINESS• ��.�r_�� a:�e�rn�.�ar,�� a:o�ar��:��u�saum�ao rn�auua:n�m�� The City Manager read a portion of the Notice of Hearing. Wolkd asked if this was Lyndale Builders Proposed Plat? He was told that it was. Jerry Burke - 57�3 Washington� asked who r✓ould be sssessed� and he was informed that all those that benefit from this installation. No one else appeared for or against this proposed improvement. Motion by i�agel to close the hearing at 8:0� P.N.. Seconded by l�'olke. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - WATER AND SEWF'.R - 2ND STHEET B�TWEEN 57TH A1VD 58TH: Mayor Greig opened the hearin� on the above matter. The �ity Manager read a portion of the Natice of Hearing. Nagel asked why the water cost was larger than the sewer� which was unusual because it ordinarily was the opposite. Kes Knutson, of Comstock and Davis, ex- plained that the water mains in this project give benefit to twice as many lots as do the sewer lines in this Particular project, There were no other persons appearing for or against this proposed in,provement, Motion by Sheridan to close the hearing at 8:12 P.M, Seconded by Nagel, Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - ART YsEIT F'INAL PLAT: Mr. Vangen presented the Art Veit Final Plat to the Council, Sheridan stated that some of the lots 3n the plat were not serviced by water and sewer, There was considerable discussion on this matter between the Council� Mr, Segner of' the Planning Con�mission� and Les Knutson of Comstock and Davis� and the City Manager, Paul Segner suggested that construction should be on either the odd� or the even lots� until water and sewer is put in to conform with the 18�000 feet area for cesspools. Motion by Sheridan to close the public hearing on the above matter. Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voice voi,e� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. ACCEPTANCE OF ART VEIT FINAL PLAT: Motion by Wolke to accept the Art Veit Final P1at sub�ect to the stipulation that building permits be issued only for Lots 2 and 4, or Lots 3 and 5� with the choice being up to the builder� and the other two lots red tagged. Motion seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously, The City Manager read the bids which were opened at noon on NovemUer 15� 196o as th�y had been tabulated by the Consulting Lngineer� Comstock and Davis� Inc.� as follows: ' P'IRM Nodland Construction Co. Alexsndria� Minnesota Barbarossa & Sons� Inc. �+E72 33rd Avenue North St. Cloud� Minnesota Ashbach Construction Co 1910 West Counti,y Road C St. Paul� Minnesota James D. Wolff Co. 222'] East County Road F Jt. Paul� Minnesota Peter Lametti Const. Co 615 Drake 5t. St. Paul� Minnesota Johnson Bros. I3ighway & Heavy C�ntractors 6480 k�ayzata Minneapolis� Minnesota Phelps-Drake Construction 5440 Dou�las Drive Minneapolis� Minnesota Walter Hiller & Sons Victoria� Minnesota Reller Sanitation 246� N. Albert St. Paul 13� Minnesota Petrowski & Ross 3613 53rd Place N. Minneapolis� Minnesota Lametti & Sons� Inc. �11 N. Pasca] Avenue St. Paul �+� Minnesota Carl Bolander & Son z933 Pleasant Avenue Minnespolis� Minnesota Potter Construction Co. 8115 Bass Lake Koad Minneapolis� Minnesota BID SECURITY 5� 5� 5% 5% 5% 5% 5� 5% YO BID 5� 5� NO BID NO BID Mont�omery Construction Co, St. Croix P'alls� Wisconsin Randall & Bros. 6801 Plaza Curve Minneapolis� Minnesota Orife and Sons, Inc. , 1156 Homer St. � St. Paul� Minnesota C, S, McCrossan, Inc. 4800 Osseo Road Minneapolis� Minnesota 5� 5% 5� 5% LUMP SUM B ID �63�31�•50 �49,800.00 �82,000.00 �59,637.18 �52�706.75 �69,666.00 $58.900.00 ��+9, 265.io �56,900.00 3C55.750.00 y�48 , 8 �o , o0 9650,925.50 �54,566.85 �54,�+32.30 COMPI,ETI ON TIME As Spec. As Specified 200 days June 1� 1961 225 a8ys 180 days 210 days 190 days 190 days June 1� �g61 6� days No Date As Specified As Specified �� Montgomery Construction Company of St. Croix Falls Wisconsin� was the low bidder� and was approximately �2�000.00 under �he Engineers' esti- mate. Motion by Sheridan to accept� and award� the bid for Pro�ect #F40 in the amount of �8�870.00 to P�ont�omery Construction Co.� St. Croix Palls� Wisconsin. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote� there being no na,ys� the motion carried unanimously. �� DISCUSSION WITH COUNTY LIBRARIAN: Mr. Wagner� the City Manager� introduced Mr. Gardner� �he knoka County Librarian. Mr. Gardner gave a brief resume of the advante�es of having a County Library Branch in the City of Fridley. He stated that a branch would give the people a chance to select books more leisurely� and also give them more books to choose fron� compared to the Bookmobile. The Bookmobile will still be in operation� however. The space that he has looked at in the Professional Building in Fridley shouid hold about 2�000 books at the present time. The object of the Anoka County Library branch is to �ive the best service available to the citizens of Fridley. Mrs. Robert Hughes� speaking for the League of Women Voters� stated her views on the establishment of a branch in the City of Fridley� and the League was �5� in favor of its establishment, A question was rAiSed on how much square feet was available at the present time? The City Manager said that� that phase has not been negotiated upon as yet� a�d it was up to the Council to decide� since the City was responsible for the rental on the snace to be used for this branch library. The City Manager stated that the County could provide better� more recent� and ]arger numbers of books than a municipally-owned library. Mayor Greig stated he was in favor of Anoka County. Mr. Wolke asked how often the mobile units come around? Mr. Gardner said every two weeks. Mr. Paul Segner explained briefly the City of Minneapolis Library system. He also was very much in favor of the Anoka County Branch. The question of hours of the branch library was brought up. It probably wou7d be open three afternoons a week� and two evenings a week. Mrs. Sue Miskowic was present and was called upon to tell the Council what space was avsilable in her build- ing for this library. She stated that there were two roou�s on the first floor of her building� a total of 300 square feet� in the west half of the building. The fee� rer month� would be �1?�,00 including heat, lights� and janitor service. Mr. Nagel asked about the tin,e on a lease in regard to these premises. Mrs. Miskowic sa3d it would be indefinite� but usually on a yearly basis. The County provides the shelning and books. Mr. Wolke askrd Mr. Gardner if he was employed by the County� and he replied that he was. Mrs. Greta Siverts� in behalf of the Mrs. Jaycees� stated that 10 members were ver,y much �n favor of hsving an Anokg County �ranch Library iri Fridley. Motion by Nagel_to aut�ori�e the City Manager to negotiate the lease for the libraTy in the Professional Building by January lst� 1961, at $125,00 per month� inclhding heat� lights� and janitor service. Seconded by 5heridan. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. , CONSIDERATION OF LETTER - RE: RESCUE TRUCK: The City Manager read the letter relative to the above matter. The City Manager n ade two cotrments� (1) budget money was available in 1961 for this truck� (2) Could the Jaycees wait until January lst. The constribution should be �2,005.00� and the City should contribute �995.00. Motion by Nagel that the City contribute �9y5,00 towards the rescue truck� and the Jaycees contribute �2�005.00, Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. The City P4anager stated that the public hearing had been held earlier in the meeting and was now closed. The City Manager suggested that an escrow for engineering service be set up� because of the lots that have no structures. Mr. Les Knutson explained the area involved in this improvement� and that a greater area will reduce cost for water service about $50,00. Motion by Sheridan to adopt the above reso- lution. Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. T The above resolution was read. Motion ty Wolke io adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voice vote� there }�eing no nays� the motion carried unanimously. �� The above resolution was read. There was considerable discussion on this between the Consulting Engineer and the Council �n regard to the area and what can be assessed. Motion by Sheridan to adopt the above reso�ution. Seconded b,y �'olke. Upon a voice vote there being no nays, Lhe mo�ion carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: CONSIDErA7I0lV OF A PLA^1TING CONSULTANT: The City Manager explained the reason why the Planning Commission had reco�rnended that we have a Flatting Consultant. He stated that in instances such as the Lares-Bronson-Erickson question� which could not be agrFed upon� and several other exarrples such as this� a Platting Censultant would be very helpful to investigate the feasibility of platting access roads� and being able to obtain them through condemna- tion etc. Mr. Paul Segner� Chairman oi' the Planning Commission� stated his views on the matter� and was recommending that hiring a Platting Consul- tant be cnnsidered to assist the Plann�ng Coms;ission in specific in- stances v�here they could not reach a decision without help from a consul- tant. The City Manager stated the City Attorney said that it was legal to hire a Platting Consultant for this t5�re of survey. Motion by Sheridan to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission relative to hiring a Plai.ting Consultant. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote� there Ueing no na,ys, the mol,ion carried unanimously. PkOPOSED AML�NDP�NT 70 PAFIT Tk�O OF SLCTION �.8 - C: The City Manager read the amendment which the Planning Commission reconnended to the Council, Mr. Wolke asked questions about the amendment relative to 4ridth of the walks, planting strips� etc. Mr. Se�ner explajned, and gave exannles� of instances in the City of Fridley where we have not conformed with the present ordinance� but that we should cnforce the ordinance now� but no retroactive action on these instances that happened previously. The City Mana�er explained the an,endment and the benefit it will have from now on� but also was in favor o£ no retroactive action on previous construction. Motion by Wo�ke to accePt this as the first readin� of this ordinance� and order the rublic hearing on sau,e. Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. CFiOSSOVEfiS OP' HIGHU�AY �156 AND HIGHWAY #100: There was a brief discussion on this subject� but no action was taken. CLAIMS: Motion by Nagel to approve the General Claims 3�35 through 3��5. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. Motion hy Cheridan to approve Liquor Claims 2303 through 2360, Second- ed by Na�el. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Wolke to approve the Public Utility Claims 1095 through 1108. Seccnded by Na�el. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the , motiou carried unanimously. ��- PAYMENZ 70 T G EVENST�N ANp ASSOCIATES NC, FOH THE SALE OF '1 0 000 00 IA�PROVEMENT BONDS: Sheridan m�ved that the ahone claim be approved f or payment. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote� there bein� no nays� the motion carried unanimously. Alotion by b,olk_e to approve payment of the above claim. 3econded by �� Sheridan. Upon a voice votea there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. LICENSE5: � Motion by Wolke to approve the f'ollowing licenses: GAS FITTERS Northwestern Heating Engineers� Inc. 9%0 Raymond Avenue St. Paul 1�� Minnesota GENERAL S. E. Tamplin Construction Co. 1251 Gardenis Avenue N. E. Minneapolis 21� Minnesota MA50NRY Edward Eismanis 1623 West 32nd Street Minneapolis� Minnesota OIL BURNERS Northwestern Heating Engineers, Ine. 970 Raymond Avenue 5t, Paul 1�+� Minnesota PLUMBING by: Geerge Bean by: by: S . E . Templin E . �3ismanis by: George Bean New New New New Dixon Plumbing and Heating Co. 1603 - l�+th Avenue N. W. New Brighton� Minnesota by: Geoxge Dixon Renewal Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OI' SEWER RflDDINU MACHINE: Les Chesney ex�lained the operation and advantages of the sewer roddin� machine. Wolke asked several questions pertaining to the above machine. Motion by Wolke to advertise for bids. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. SKATING RINK AT 48TH AIdD MAIN: Mr. Wolke asked about Horizon Drive street surfacing� and als� about the skating rink on �8th. Mr. Wagner� the City Manager, will check on these items and relate the infornation to Mr. Wolke. CONSIDERATION OF LETZ'ER - RE: GO ItART TRACK: Motion was made by Sheridan to receive the letter� and to inform the interested party that the Cit,y Council, as a body� was not in- terested in this type of operation in the City of Fridley, Seconded by Wolke. Upon a goice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. �UIILDING AND MOVING PERMITS: p. W. HARSTAD BUILDING PERMIT: The City Manager informed the Council that the building permit for the D. W. Harstad Company h�d been withdrawn� and no action would be requested on this permit at this meetin�. �� MOVITdG P�RMIT BY RICHARD VAN BERGEN AND SY JOHN CASSERLY: Sheridan explained to Mr, Van Bergen the proper p�ocedure in ref- erence to his moving permit request. He suggested that this permit be referred t,o the Building Board. Mr. 1n'olke expressed his views on this permit, and also Lhe functions of the Building Board and Building Inspection Department relative to this type of permit. Motion b,y Sheridan to refer this peruiit to the Building Board� and also the peru�ii, of John Casserly to move a garage� and all other permits of this type in the future. Seconded by Nagel. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. IaLTTLR OF ItESIGNA7I0N FROM PARK BOAFiD : The L"ity l�anager sugp,ested that the letter be placed on file� since Mr. Fontaine's term expirES on Decemt�er 31� 1960� and the council wa�t to a�point someone the first of the new year. Motion by Wolke to follaw the suggestion of the City Tianagery and to direct the City Manager to inform Mr. Fontaine o? the Council action. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice votie� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimousl,y, ESTIMATE5: Mr. Wolke asked questions on the progress of the wells. Mr. Les Knutson answered questions on same. Motion by Wolke to approve the following estimates: Peter Lanetti Construction Co. 615 Drake St. St. Paul� P�innesota Randall Bros. 34p0 Silver Lake Road Minneapolis 18� Minnesota Sandstrom and Hafner� Inc. 2054 St, Anth��ny Blvd. Mipneapolis 18� Minnesota Arcon Construction Co,, Inc, Mora� Minnesota C, S, McCrossan� �+500 Osseo Road Minneapolis 21� Inc, Minnesota Layne-A4innesota Company 314� California 5treet N. E. Constock and Davis� Inc. 1446 County Hoad "J" Minneapolis 21� Minnesota Estiniate #4 - S&W29 (Final) Estimate �/5 - S&W&SS22C (Final) Estimate �1 - W-34-A Estimate #2 - 5&W-38 Estimate #1 - S&SS 24-B Estimate �#2 - S&SS 24-A & Alt. A �stimate �`1 - Street Imp. #2 (1960) �stimate #il - Street Imp. �1 (1960) Estimate #�3 - Deep Wells #2, 3, �+, &5 Final En�ineerinp Estimates S & W 29 Estimate #3 5& W& 5S 22-C Estimate #3 S& W& SS 22-B Estimate �3 Plans and Specifications 5treet Improvement #/1 (1960) 5treet Improvement #�2 (i96o) Estimate #1 Insnection and Stakinz Out Estiu:ate #1 �20,917.96 7,7a3•31 �123,650.50 13,301.01 5o,i3o.00 7�,696.00 77�90p.�+4 25,�+8�+.32 25,988.11 $i,o58.97 666.53 416.81 �2,379.7a 4, 22g .�+8 s& w 2�.-� Estimate #20 � 256.50 S& SS 24-A Estimate # 6 2�+�.00 �� s&ss2�+-$ s&w26 s'&w29 W 34-n S&W&5S s&w38 Street Imp, Street In:p. 36 1 (1960) 2 (1g6o) Estimate � 3 Estimate #11 Estimate #10 Estimate # 2 Estimate #10 Estimate #� 4 Estimate # �+ Estimate # 3 �3�.75 135.ao ii.25 513.50 3i.5o 1�4.75 976.25 i,�+6o.25 Seconded by 5heridan. Upon a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENTS : Mr. Sheridan recommended that Mr. Adams be appointed as full-time bartender at #3 On-5a1e 5tore. Motion by Sheridan to approve the following appointments as recoumended by the City Manager� w�th Clifford Adams as full-time bartender at On-Sale #3� NAME POSITION SALARY John P. Hreha 2527 University Ave. N.E. Lowell C, Johnson 8031 rr. E. 6th st. Clifford A. Adams �+043 5heridan Ave, No, Irma Lee Randolph 10920 Woody Lane Frances I�rotson %325 Central Ave. N. E. Glenn H. Ferdig 2817 Morgan Ave. No. Paul J. �odick� Jr. 5156 Hughes Ave. N. E, I'u11-time Bartender On-Sale �{2 Full-time Bartender On-Sale #3 dn-sale �3 I'ull-time Bartender Fulltime Waitress On-Sale �2 Full-time Waitress On-Sa].e #3 Part-time Bartender On-Dale ¢f2 1�'ull-time Janitor On-Sale #2 �2,16 per hr. �`2.16 per hr. �,2,16 per hr. �1.225 per hr. �1.225 per hr, �2.2125 per hr. $250,00 per month Carol Jean McLain Part-time waitress $1.4� %58 - 112 Ave. N. Bf, per hr. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote� there bein� no nays� the motion carried unanimously; RE50T,UTION #155-1960 AUTHORIZING EIDS r'OR GASOLINE: The above resolution was read, Motion resolution. Seconded hy Sheridan, UPon nays� the motion curried unanimously. DISCUSSION ON SIGN FOR LIGIUOR STORE #4: by Wolke to adont the above a voice vote� therebeinK no Zhere was considerable discussion on si�ns for the Liquor Outlet �`4, Suggestions were ff,ade that the sign at Liquor Outlet�-,No, 1 n��ght be moved for use at #4. No definite decision was made. Motion by Na�el to receive the proFosal for a new sign for Off-Sale �}3 from the Gen- eral Outdoor Advertising Company� and re�ect it� and that the City Manager look over the situation and report back to the Council at some later meeting. Seconded Ly laolke. IIpon a voice votea there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. LES CHESNEY PROPEHTY: Mr. Chesney was present and explained that he had two lotsy and that the banks will not provide financin� fbr him under the present condition of the propexty relative to the road. He would like 1.o know� 11 the City could make the road, a Cit;� roa�la so that he can �et flnancing from 6� the banks for this property. Andy Kohlan explained the ordinance on roads. There was considerable discussion on this matter. Mr. Kohlan made same recormendations� but na action ti�as taken. The City Manager sugges�ed that the matter be tabled unt,l December 6� 1960, for more information fsom Mr. Chesney. SEWFIR P.idD YdATEk P�RN.ITS : Mr, William Sandin� some problems he was certain jobs. the Plumbing Inspector, was present and presented having issuing permits on water and sewer on CIVIL SLRVICE F'OR 1IiE CNIL DEFENSE DIRECT�i: Mot�on Ly i�agel by LJo7ke. Upori unanimouslY. i,o exclude the Director from Civil Service. Seconded a voice vote� there being no nays� the motion carried ESTABLISHI�NT OF' LI�UOR OUTLliTS: Councilman Sheridan moved that an On-Sale Outlet be establiehed at 3�10 East Hiver Road� and that an Of'f-Sale Outlet be established at 64�,1 University Avenue N.E.� by i,he City of Fridley� said outlets to be opened for business upon receipt of the necessary approval from the Siai�e Liquor Control Commission. Seconded by Cour�cilman Nagel. Upon a voice vote� there being no nsys� the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: The meetin� was adjourned. Respectfully submitted: �L / ���tih-��% . _ Q""ti`c'�'u"�'J Gw ndolyn M. >amuelson Acting Secretary to the Council SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMSER 22� 1960 � . Thomas E. Grei , Mayor A Special Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Greig at %s35 P. M. Members Present: Members Absent: OLD BUSINESS: -Johanson� Greig� Nagel Sheridan� Wolke (arrjved at '7:45 P, M.) RE6tUEST FOR ANZENNA SIZE BY WAYL-FM: Mr. Larson, and Mr. Moore, representing Radio Station LdAYI, were present to answer questions concerning the height of the tower� and other questions concerning the tower. They stated the tower would be from 140 to 200 feet from ground to top. Motion by Johanson to grant the reouest to install the radio antenna at the water reservoir site� with the lease agreement� and other details� to be taken care of before construction starts, Motion seconded by Nage1. Upon a voice vote� there bein� no nays� the motion carried unanimously. NLW F�DSINESS: CONSIUEHI�2ION OP' BID5 FOR S&SS�f43 - MAFiIAN HILLS: The City Manager announced the followin� bids had been received: