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09/19/1961 - 00023827COUNCIL MINUTE9 - SEPTEMBER 19, 1961 A regular meeting of the CiCy Council was called to order by Mayor Greig at 8:00 P,M. ROLL CALL • � Members Present Members Absent: � � Greig, Johanson, Sheridan, Wolke, Nee None CORRECTION OF THE AUGIIST 15, 1961 MINUTES: Motion by Johanson that the August 15, 1961 meeting minutes be corrected to include petition 9�31-1961, water and sewer laterals and street surfacing - 73rd Avenue Northeast, from Highway ��65 to Ab1e Street Northeast, as being appxoved wlth the other petitions approved at the August 15, 1961 meeting. Motion seconded by Sheridan.. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the mot7.on carried unanimously. APPItOVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Sheridan to approve the minutes of the September 5� 1961 meeting. Seconded by Nee, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Motion by ,Tohanson to approve the minutes of the SeptemUer 12, 1961 meeting. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SECOND READTNG OF ORDINANCE N0. 189-1961 VACATING ALLEYS IN HYDE PARK, AND PORTION OF 573z AVENUE NORTHEAST: The City Manager read the above ordinance. Frank Zablenski, 233 - 57th Avenue was present, and wanted to know the location of the alleys and streets which were to be vacated, and wanted to know why the alleys were being closed. There was considerable discussion as to whether or not the alleys were being used. Motion by Johanson to accept this as the second reading of the above ordinance with the exception of paragraph "C" relating to the vacation of the a11ey in B1ock 25, Hyde Park, and to have the ordinance published. Seconded by Wolke, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF MEMBERSHIP IN NORTH SUBURBAN SANITARY DISTRICT: Mr. Johanson stated that he had spent a lot of time with the Consulting Engineer, and was not happy with the wording of the act, but that he was convinced that Fridley would have to go into one or the other of the sanitary districts. There was discussion as to whether the Council should take positive action to ,7oin the district. Mr. Sheridan stated that he was in accordance with Mr. Sohanson, and that he would like to see a letter written setting forth the reasons for �oining the North Suburban Sanitary District, so that in future years, it would be a matter of record of why the decision was made to go into the North Suburban Sanitary Aistrict, and a1so, in the letter there should be something outlining what would he involved if Fridley were to be absorbed by the Metropolitan District. This should be a matter of record for the community, and could be forwarded to each member af the dastrict. Some of the other members of the district may also have some reservations, and if certain items wexe set forth in writing, there may be a better chance for consideration of these points. Mr. Zane Nfann, of Ehlers-Mann, stated that he would volunteer to work with Mr. Sheridan on such a letter. The Mayor suggested tha[ Sheridan, Sohanson, and Nee, together with Mr. Mann, work out such a letter. John Flannery asked the Council, if the Council, was aware that they would be committed if they did not take action. Mr. Flannery stated that the Council could get into the North Suburban District at a later date as the statutes permit it, and the matter of sewage disposal 3 � could be taken up wrth the City of Plinneapolis in the meantime, The Mayor stated that he had spent considerable time on this problem, and had checked into a11 points on it, and was convinced that nothing could be gained by going into the Metropolitan District, Mr, Flannery asked what the overall cost was. He also stated that the need Eor getting into the dist�i�t was not critical, as the City can get in at a later date. Mr. Johanson stated that the cost of this North Suburban Sewage District has not been gqne intp. He stated that he would like to see changes in the act, as to the method of financing, and is very cczncerned with this part of the sanitary,district. Mr. Bi11 nee presented the following letter to the Council: Statement by Bill Nee September 19, 1961 re: North Suburban Sewer District 9/19/61 � To preface this statement, I want to congratulate the members of the North Suburban Sewer Coa¢nittee and their technical advisors who contributed so heavily of their time and energy to bring this District into beLng. i' I heartily support the concept of cooperation between the various neighbor- ing suburbs to solve, on their own, those pro6lems which are unique to the suburbs. I support, in general, the concepts expressed in this effort, However, we are now at a point where we must consider specifics instead�uf generalities. .. and I must note here that in spite of several requests, I have not heen provided with a copy of the law governing th0 operation of this proposed district for first-hand examinarion. Nevertheless, we must each make a decision tonight which wi11 have far- reach�ng consequences. Because of circumstance� this decision must be based, to some extent, on good faith. For it is my understanding that I cannot cast my vote with reservations, Yet if I could make Fridley's participation con- tingent on certain specific decisions Uy the Board ... I would do so, In this circumstance, and having considered certain hazaads which 2 under- stand are inherent in the act permitting the establishment of this District, I have decided to vote f�oz Fridley's participation. However, for the advice of those who wi11 participate in the day to day planning of the North Subur6an Sewer District, I wish to state the two reservations I would make, if I could ... and make a comsittment here to lend meaning to these reservations with every political and legal resource at my disposal. First, I expect to follow very carefully the consideration of inethods of finance and assessment, and I wi11 oppose any plan which either ,7eopardizes other capital improvement plans we may haye for Fridley, or which throws a disproportionate part of the cost onto the Fridley°taxpayer. Second. I am very much concerned with the location of these Eacilities in Fridley and the best use of our natural resources. Specifically, this means I w111 vigorously oppose the diszuption of Rice Creek, and wi11 question the occupation of river frontage or islands. These are resources which are a source of considerable local pleasure and civic pride, and I'm confident that ingenious engineers wi11 be able to find a way to utilize highway right of way for interceptors, and other, less desirable land for a treat- ment plant. I believe this has particular meaning in view of the fact that the City of Fridley will probably be a major property owner of the land in question in the very near future. William J. Nee There was more discussion on the sanitary district. Thexe was no action taken. � u � I I �J �� I I� u � I I u OPENING OF BIDS FOR BOND SALE FOB SW�k48: The City Manager opened the bids which were received as follows: Barcus-Kindred Certified Check of $23,800,00 Juran & Moody Certified Check of $23,800.00 Net Interest Cost of $352,282.50 Net Interest Cost of $342,70D.00 r � Net Interest Rate of 4.41042% Net Interest Rate of 4.2904! John Nuveen & Co. Net Interest Cost Net Incerest Rate Gertified Check of of of $23,800.00 (Prem, $207.70) $342,318.00 4.2857% Motion by Johanson to receive the bids and turn the bids over to the Fiscal Agent for tabulation, and reporC back later in the meeting. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OE BIDS OPENED AT NOON, SEPTEMBER 19, 1961 FOR W-34-H; The City Manager announced that the bids for W-34H had been received at 12 noon on September 19, 1961, and wexe opened in the presence of Mr. Wagner, City Manager; Mayor Greig, City Engineer Brown, Consulting Engineer Knutson of Comstock & Davis, Inc., and Councilman Wolke. The bids which were received for W-34-H, Schedule "1" are listed as follows; BIDDERS Layne-Minnesota Co 3147 California St Mp1s., Minnesota Jack Fisher We11 & Pump Company St. Cloud, Minnesota BID SECURITY Trinity Universal, Inc, 5% GreaC American Ins. 5{ LUMP SUM BID $38,596.00 $37,382.00 COMP. TIME 56 Cal. Days Dec. 15, 1961 Acton Const. Co. Hartford Accident St. Paul & Indemnity Minnesota 5% $�9,666.00 103 Cal. Days The bids which were received for W-34-H, Schedule "2" are listed as follows: Carl Bolander & Sons 2933 Pleasant Avenue Mpls., Minnesota Earl Welch Excavating St. Louis Park Minnesota Engstrom Construction Co 801 W. 2nd'Street Hastings, Minnesota Car1 H. Peterson Co. 5946 Pleasant Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota Mergens Excavating & Grading Company 2153 Dudley Avenue St. Pau1 8, Minnesota Seaboard Surety 5% Trinity Universal 5% Continental Casualty 5% Agricultural Ins. Co. 5% Hartfo'rd Acc. & Indemnity SI $58,SOO.DO $59,D52.14 $65,957.50 $49,500.00 $86,178.65 40 days 26 days 60 days With exception of final top soil and seeding - 60 days 40 days � The bids which were received for W-34-E, Schedule "3" are listed as follows: Nodland Construction Co. Alexandn a, Minnesota Barbarossa & Sons, Inc. 402 - 33rd Ave. North St. Cloud, Minnesota John A. Nelson Excav. 660 - 39th Ave. N. E. Minneapolis, Minnesota Lametti & Sons, Tnc. 211 N. Pascal St. Paul, Minnesota F. Morettini 852 Westminster St, Paul 1, Minnesota Walbon Excavating Co. 3242 Highway ik8 Mp1s. 8, Minnesota Herbst Construction Co. 1550 H}ghway �F10 Mpls, 21, Minnesota St. Pau1 Fire & Marine 5% St. Paul Fire & Marine , 5% Fidelity & Deposit 5% Seaboard Surety 5% Seaboard Surety 10% Fidelity & Deposit 5% Maryland Casualty 5% $54,400.00 $54,970.00 $69,449.90 $58,892.40 $ss,a4a.00 $55,905.00 $53,D62.00 As Spec. 50 days � 1 52 Days 100 Days As Spec, 60 Days 50 Days Mr. Johanson asked Mr. Knutson, Consulting Engineer, if he had checked the bids, and if he recommended the low bidder. Mr, Knutson explained that the specifications called for a November 15, 1961 completion date, and that there was a penalty of $100.00 for every day the contract went over the November 15, 1961 completion date, as set forth in the contract. Mr. Knutson stated that Fisher Well & Pump Company is the 1ow bidder, but their completion date was beyond the specified time. Laytte-Minnesota Company was second low bidder, and their completion time was within the time limit. Mx. Wolke asked if the bid of the pisher Well & Pump Company met the specifications. Mr. KOhlan stated that if there is an optional feature in the contract, it is legal. Mr. Jack Fisher of Fisher Well �u Pump Company stated that he wi11 sign a contract in which the completion date will be specified as November 15, 1961. The City Manager read the bid specifications. The matter of awarding the bids was tabled until later in the meeting, so that the City Attorney could look further into the terms of the contract, and the bid specifications, to determine whether the bid of the Fisher Well & Pump Company was a legal bid. PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL PI,AT OF GARDENA MELOLAND GARbENS: The Mayor opened the hearing on the final plat of Gardena Meloland Gardens. Mr, Brown stated that there is a question on the street grade in connection with this plat. Mr. Brown explained the street layout. Mr. Templin brought up the question of the length of the assessment on the lots fronting on Gardena Avenue. Mr. ,Tohanson stated that lots with existing houses on them should be exempt from the prepayment of special assessments, or the one-year certification of special assessments. The hearing was continued until later in the meeting for a legal opinion about the assessments. PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL PLAT OF LAKEVIEW HEIGHTS: This item was continued until a later meeting. PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL PLAT OF TILLER ADDITION: This item was continued until a later meeting. PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL PI,AT OF N.W.4 OF S.W.'� OE SECTION 2, T-30-R-24: This item was continued until a later meeting. � ' � PUBLIC HEARING AND ACCEPLANCE OF FINAL PLAT OF HERRIG ADDITION: Mr. Herrig was present. The City Manager read the minutes of the Plann�ng Co�ission pertaining to the acceptance of the Herrig Addition Plat. The Planning Co�ission reco�ended approval oi the plat. Motion by Wolke to accept this as the preliminary plat of the Herrig Addition sub7ect to the stipulations as set forth by the Planning Commission, Seconded by Sheridan. ' Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Johanson to accept the final p1aC of the Herrig Addition, sub�ect to the same stipulations as reco�ended Uy the Planning Commission �n reference to �he street grade, and other stipulations, and to close the public hearing on the final plat of Aerrig Addition. Seconded by Wo1ke. Upon a voice vote, thexe heing no nays, the motion carr�ed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL PLAT - LOT 15, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION N0, 92 - ACORN HILLS ADDITION: The City Manager read the recommendations and stipulations as set forth by the Planning Commission. Motion by Wolke to approve the preliminary plat of Acorn H111s, sub�ect to the same stipulations as set forth by the Planning Commission, Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. FINAL PLAT OF ACORN HILLS ADDITION: Motion by Wolke to accept the final plat of the Acorn Hi11s Addition, sub�ect to the same stipulations as set forth by the Planning Commission, Seconded hy Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. HEARING ON FINAL PLAT - RICE CREEK SCHOOL ADDITION: � This hearing was continued until a later date. RESOLUTION N0. 138-1961 AND AWARDING OF EIDS FOR BOND SALE ON SW9�48: Mr. Bob Ehlers stated that the John Nuveen Company caas the best bid with an inCerest cost of $342,318.00, and a net interest rate of 4.285%. He stated that these were almost as good as the bids that had been received in March. Mr. Ehlers recommended that the bid of John Nuveen Company Ue accepCed. Motion hy Wolke to adopt the resolution awarding the sale of the bonds to John Nuveen Comgany at a net interest cost of $342,318.Q0. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion caxried unanimously. RETURN OF GOOD FAITH CHECK: The representative of Juran and Moody requested that his good faith check be returned. Motion by Sheridan that the City Manager be authorized to return the good faith check of Juran and Moody Company. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no naysa the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING ON FINAL PLAT OF LOT 9, MOORE LAKE HILLS, SECOND ADDITION: This is a rearrangement of Lot 9, Meloland Gardens, Motion by Wo1ke that � the preliminary plat of Moore Lake Ai11s, Second Addition be accepted sub- ject to the same sCipu�ations as set forth by the Planning Commission. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, tlzere being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. The public hearing was continued until a later meeting. Motion by Sheridan that the public hearings on the final plat of Gardena Meloland Gardens, Final plat of Lakeview Heights, Final plat of Ti11er Addition� Fina1 plat of the N.W.�y of the S.W.; of Section 2, Final plat of Rice Creek School Addition, Final plat oi Moore Lake Hills Second Addition be continued until a later date. Seconded by Johanson. iTpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Gave1 to Wolke. Mayor Greig left the meeting. � VACATION OF 12 FOOT ALLEY FROM 66TH AVENUE NORTHEAST TO 67TH AVENUE NORTH- EAST - PUBLZC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE: The Planning Commission had recoumiended the yacation of this alley. FIr. Brown explained the exact location of the alley, and the portion of it to be vacated. Motion by Johanson to accept this as the first readin$ of the ordinance vacating the alley from 66th Avenue Northeast to 67th Avenue Northeast, between Arthur and Anoka Streets, subject to the necessary changes in the ordinance being made. Seconded by Sheridan. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF SALARY AGREEMENT WITH BARTENDERS UNION - RESOLUTION N0.139- 1961: The City Manager explained the background on the negotiations with the union. The City had entered into agreement previously covering the period of June 6 to October 1, 1960, and entered into another agreement tor the period from October 1, 1960 to Octobez 1, 1961, and the present agreement would cover the period of October 1, 1961 to October 1, 1962. The union had origina7ly requested that a three-year contract be entered into, but the Council had preferred to enter into a yearly agreement on this matter. Mayor Greig returned to the meeting. Gavel to Greig. Mr. Johanson stated that he would like to see the hourlq salary set forth rather than a weekly salary. Motion by Johanson to adopt the resolution amending Resolution �k67-1960 entitled " Establishing Working Conditions, Wages and Hours for Employees Employed by the Municipal Liquor Store", pro- viding the salary is set forth in an hourly rate, rather than a weekly rate. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 140-1961 RECEIVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING - SATELLITE LANE - SEWER AND WATER: The City Manager read the above resolution. Motion by ,7ohanson to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. BUILDING BOAR➢ MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 14, 1961: Motion by Sheridan to receive the minutes of the $uilding Board for their meeting of September 14, 1961, and to concur in the action taken by the Building Board. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING CONAIISSION MINUTES: OTS 5-16 INC., BLOCK 5, CZTY VISW ADDITION FROM Mr. Trost was present, and stated that he would donate 33 feet to the City on 7th Street if the rezoning request is granted, and he is able to build multiple dwellings on the property. The Planning Commission made the follow- ing recommendation: Mr. Nagel moved that approval of the rezoning as described ire the publication be recommended to the City Council, but that Lots 3, 4 and 5 in B1ock 5, be red-tagged and no building permits be issued until the storm sewer zs put in and that necessary part of Lots 16 in both Blocks 4 and 5 be acquired or dedicated for street purposes. Seconded by Mr. Bandel. Carried uuanimously Motion by Sohanson to follow the recommendations of the Planning Co�ission for the rezoning and set the public hearing, and also to approve three building permits sub�ect to the Building Inspector's approval, and sub�ect to the party requesting the building permits dedicating 33 feet for street purposes on 7th Street. Seconded by Sheridan. Those voting "yes" - Johanson, Sheridan; Those voting "no" - Greig, Wolke, Nee, The motion did not carry. Motion by Nee to follow the recommendation of the Planning Commission and set the public hearing for the rezoning. Seconded by Wolke. Those voting in favor - Sheridan, Wolke, Nee; Those voting against - Greig, Johanson. Motion carried. 1 �i � ' � PERMIT ON HIGHWAY S4UTH OF 73RD AVENUE - 200' x 200' SITE F(]R BY ROY PETERSON Motion by Johanson to follow the recommendation of tne Planning Commission and grant the permit sub�ect to the pxoperty being platted, and the necessary sireet dedication being given to the City, Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unauimously. REQUEST BY JA-REN, INC. FOR A BUILDING PERMIT AT 5846 - 2z STREET N. E,: Motion by Wolke to appx'ove Che permit if it comes up the requirements of the Platting and Building Ordinance, insofar as parking, etc., goes. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. STREET ACCESS AT S3RD AND T.H. The City Manager explained on the map the proposed location of the streets as shown on the latest Aighway Department plans. 53rd Avenue was to be cut through from Highway �k65 to University Avenue. Mr. Max Saliterman scated that if the service drive is not put in, he wi11 have 7 acres of land 1eft, and will be land-locked. He stated that there was a service road from Central Avenue to University Avenue along Highway �k1D0, but this had beexi cut out. After more discussion, motion by Shexidan to table thzs maeter for further study. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wo1ke stated that he would like to see this matter €ollowed up, and to have the City Manager check this matter out. BUILDING PERMIT REQUEST FOR 5770 - 2ND STREET - REQUEST BY MERWIN BARTH TQ BUILD AN EIGHT-UNIT APARTMENT HOUSE ON LOTS 3, 4, & 5, BLOCK 25, HYDE PARK - BUILDER - B& B CONSTRUCTION CO.: Motion by Johanson to approve the building permit subject to its meeting � the requirements of the ordinances and sub�ect to the stipulations set forth by the Planning Commission, and there is to be no concrete block type of construction. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously, � PETITIONS: Motion by Johanson to receive the following petition and place it on file: Street Surfacing - Edgewater Gardens - 66th Way N. E. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carrred unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING 1962 BUDGET: This matter was tabled until later in the meeting. VI5ITORS• Mr. Andy Veres, 5608 4th Street was present, and stated that he had a complaint concerning the school buses. The children in his area had to walk to school, and the streets which they had to walk over were not paved, and were fu11 of mud holes, and the children come home at night and are covered with mud because of the condition of the street, and because there are no school buses to carry the children, or sidewalks for them to walk on. He stated that he, and Mr. Hauge� and other people had been to the school board meeting, and the school board said it was up to the Council to put in the sidewalks. He stated that 61st Street is a11 mud. There was considerable discussion on the cost of bus service, and the conditions of the streets. The Mayor thanked Andy Veres for appearing. Mr Shendan suggested that Mr. Veres get a petition signed by the people in the area� and to set forth in this petition their request for school bus service, and to present this petition to the school board before the school board meeting, so that it would be on their agenda, and they would thereby probably receive greater attention. � �_a SERVICE ROAD IN FRONT OF THE NATIONAL TEA STORE; A person in the audience asked why the service road south of the National Tea Store cannot be completed or graded. He stated that the street is in very bad condition, and nothing has been done with it. The Mayor also stated that Fireside Drive is not a dedicated street, and is not being maintained, and he suggested to btr. Brook, ln talking with him, [hat Mr. Brook either dedicate the street, or maintain it himself. The City Manager stated that he would look into the status of the service raad, and see that something was done, The Council told the City Manager to have Fireside Drive graded once more, and to notify the abutting properties that it would not be graded again. CLAIMS• Motion by Wolke to approve General Claims 5152 through 5206. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Motion by ,Tohanson to approve Liquor Claims 3398 through 3451. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Wolke to approve Public Utility Claims 1502 through 15Z2. Seconded by Nee. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion Carried unanimously. Motion by Sheridan to approve the claim of Lehn Electric Company, Anoka, Minnesota, in the amount of $1,508.00 for the school crossing signal at East River Road, wrth the stipulation that the Connty be billed for their half. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no,nays, the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES• Motion by Wolke to approve the following licenses: ELECTRICAL Kehne Electric Company, Inc. 722 Raymond Avenue St. Paul 14, Mannesota GENERAL CONTRACTORS: C. 0. Field Company 2940 Harriet Avenue South Minneapolis 8, Minnesota K & N Construction Company 4D5 Union Terrace North Minneapolzs, M�.nnesota HEATING: Bruce Plumbing & Heating Co. 4747 Twin Lake Avenue Minneapolis 22, Minnesota PI,UNIBING: by; Donald F. Kehne by; D. J. Wessner Eugene Negri by: John Kurimchak by: Delbert Bruce Renewal New New New Hopkins Plumbing & Heating Co. 11409 County Road �k3 Hopkins, Minnesota by: E1mer Swanson New Secanded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. � ' � � � � There was discussion on the amount to pay for the head bartender. Mr. Johanson suggested that the pay be $550.00. Motion by Sohanson that the pay of head bartenders be set at $550.00 per month. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Sheridan to approve the following appointments: Mary Bernedette Novack 117 - 77th Way N. E. Fridley, Minnesota James Christie 4051 Lakeland Avenue Robbinsdale, Minnesota Clerk Store 462 Head Bartender Store ��3 $1.50 per hour $550.00 per month Replaces Caro1 Lentz New Position John Hreha Head Bartender $550.00 2527 University Ave. N.E. Store 9�2 per Minneapolis, Minnesota Month New Position Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL IMPROVEMENTS IN REFERENCE TO NEW PLATS. There was considerable discussion on the Gena-Rae p1at, and on the lots which abutted on the existing street, and whether or not the developer had to deposit money in escrow to cover the future assessments on these lots. Motion by Johanson that all parcles of land abutting on the existing street do not have to put up cash escrow for future assessments in the Gena-Rae p1at. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. FUTURE ASSESSMENTS ON EXISTING STREETS (TEMPLIN PLAT - GARDENA MELOLAND GARDENS PLAT: Motion by Sheridan that the lots located on existing streets in the Gardena Meloland Gardens (Templin plat) do not have to put up money in escrow L-o cover future assessments on this plat, and the assessments would be spread over the ten-year period. Seconded hy Nee. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL IMPROVEME23T5 ON ACORId HII,LS PLAT: Motion by Sohanson that the developer will not he required to put up money in escrow to cover future assessments, and the assessments may be spread over a period of time on those lots which abut existing streets in the Acorn Hills plat. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT TRUNK HIGHWAY 9k56 A?VD MISSISSIPPI STREET: The City Manager read a letter from the State Highway Department in which they offered to furnish two four-way signal heads and controller, and cabinet for signals at Highway 1F56 and Mississippi Street, 2f the C�ty of Fridley pro- vided the installation. The City Manager stated the County would probably participate in the cost. Motion by Sheridan to direct the City Manager Co proceed with the installation of these traffic signals with the County participating in Che cost. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanLmously. LETTER FROM STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT iN REEERENCE TO USE OF TRUNK HIGHWAYS: Motion by Wo1ke to receive the aUove letter and place it on file. Seconded by Sheridan carried unanimously. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion �� 12 RESOLUTION N0. 141-1961 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - SW4�26: The above resolution was read. Motion by ,Tohanson to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. -196I The above resolution was read. Motion by Sheridan to adopt the above , resolution. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLi1TI0N N0, 143-1961 DIRECTING PREPARATION DF ASSESSMENT ROLL - SW�36: The above resolution was read. Motion by Nee to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no_naysa the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 144-1961 DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF HEARING ON ASSESSMENT R�I,L - SW4�36 : The above resolution was read. Motion by Wo1ke to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there 6eing no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 145-1961 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - SS�k40: The above resolution was read. Motion by Sheridan to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Wolke, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. 559f417: ' The above resolution was read. Motion by Johanson to adopt the above resolution, Seconded bq Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. T2E50LUTTON N0. 147-1961 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - S& SS�%24; The above r2solution was read, Motion by Sheridan to adopt the above _ resolutzon. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carraed unanimously. RESOLUTTON N0. 148-1961 DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF HEARING ON ASSESSMENT ROLL - .. v .. ..lLO i_ _ The above resolution was read. Motion by Johanson to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Wolke, Upon a voice vote� there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 149-1961 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - 1960 ST. 1 AND 2. The above resolution was read. Motion by Sheridan to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0, 150-1961 DIRECTING PUSLICATIDN OP HEARING ON ASSESSMEIdT ROLL - ' 1960 ST. 1 AND 2: The above resolution was read, Motion by ,Tohanson to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Wolke, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carzied unanimously. ST & � � ' The above resolution was read. Motion by Sheridan to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Sohanson. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. � 152-19b1 DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF )N ASSESSMENT ROLL - The above resolution was read. Motion Uy Wolke to adopt the above resolution, Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF CONDEMNATION FOR SW��38: Mr. Sheridan stated that he had been negotiating with the owner of the property a.n question. The owner lives in California, and had requested $3,000.00 for the property. The City appraisal was for $1,950.00. The amount of land involved was about 1 acre in Lot 9, Auditor's Subdivision No, 25. It is a strip approximately 78' x 500' long. Mr, Sheridan had asked the owner if the City could negotiate with them, and had received no answer, and Mr. Sheridan therefore recommended that the City start condemnation pro- ceedings on Chis matter. Motion bq ,Tohanson to instruct the City Manaper and City Attorney to start condemnation proceedings for the portion of Lot 9, Auditor's Subdivision No. 25, which is needed by the Cit;�. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 153-1961 ORDERING PRELIMINARY REPORT - EDGEWATER GARDENS - STREETS: Motion by Wo1ke to adopt Che above resolution. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager stated that the total estimated cost was $65,580.00. Motion by Wolke to adopt the resolution receiving the preliminary report, and to set the publlc hearing for October 3� 1961. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SASEMENT ON FRANKI.IN TRANSFORMER PROPERTY FOR W-34 PROJECT: The City Manager explained that the Council had approved the route for Che 12 inch transmission line on the extension of 57th Avenue from Main Street to the East River Road. The City was having trouble getting an easement from Franklin Transformer Company, as they stated that they are planning to put a building over the route in khich this transmission line would be located. There was considerable discussion on thxs matter. The mateer was tabled until later in the meeting. ESTTMATES OF CONTRACTORS: Motion by Johanson to approve the following estimates, including the final estimate of Randall Bros.: Comstock and Davis, Inc. 1446 County Road "J" Minneapolis 21, MinnesoCa Planning Staking & Inspectlon W-34-G W-34-F Ss-�k49 S&s5-24B S&SS-24A St.1960-2 W-34-D St.1960-1 St.1961-1 5&W-�648B S&W-�k48A Est. 961 $ 2,185,72 Est. �k1 3,$19.20 Sub-ToCal $ 6,004,92 Est. Est. Est, Est. Est. Est. Est. Est. Est. �k2 9F 11 �k14 �kll �R4 �F 10 �k3 �'�3 �k3 645.75 902.00 72.00 1�.13 258,75 66.38 1,728.50 1,030.25 2, ozs.so i3 �� Lametti & Sons, Inc. 211 N. Pascal Avenue St, Paul, Minnesota Randall Bros, 3400 Silver Lake Koad Minneapolis 1&, Minn. Erickson Bros. 600 Sumter Avenue So. Minneapolis Z6, Minn. Sandstrom & Hafner 2054 St. Anthany Blvd. Minneapolis 18, Minn. Randall Bros. 3400 Silver Lake Road Minneapolis 18, Minn. Orfei & Sons, Inc. ll56 Homer Street St. Paul, Minnesota Dunkley Surfacing Co., Ittc. 3756 Grand Street N. E. Columbia Heights, Minn. Sandstrom & Hafner 2054 St. Anthony Blvd, Minneapolis 1S, Minn. Minnesota Sewer & Water, Inc, 1204 Merrivale Avenue Minneapolis 26, Minnesota W-34-A S&W-f�48C St.&SS-!+3 W-34-E W-34-G SS-�k51 We11s - 2,3,4,5 W-34G Est. �k1 W-34F Est. �kl Est. ��io Est. �'�3 Est. 4k7 Est. �'k4 Est. �1 Est. �'kl 90.75 659.50 174.13 117.00 122.DD__ 288.88 Esti. dk4 94.50 SuU-total $ 8,289.02 GRAND TOTAL $14,293.94 W-34A Est. �k6 (Final} ss �k51 Est. �kl S & W 48-A Est. �k3 S & W 48-C Est. �F3 S&W48-S Est. ik3 St, 1961-1 Est. 9k3 ss 4�49 Est. 4�2 $20,047.50 21,307.50 37,801.85 3,969.00 . �.: :� 8,268,12 50,719.47 24,579,63 21,384.00 20,286.03 TOTAL $272,031.90 Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 155-1961 ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - 7TH STREET FROM 56TH TO HIGHWAY d6100. The City Manager read the above resolution. The estimated cost of this project would be $2,320.00. Motion by Johanson to adopt the ahove resolution, Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. EASEMENT ACROSS FRANRLIN TRANSFORMER PRdPERTY: Mr. Kohlan, the City Attorney, suggested that the line could possibly be locat�d farther to the north, and would save the City considerable money. � � 1 15 There might be a little more cost for water line laid, but the ultimate cosC would be 1ess. The Mayor stated that the Downing Box Factory is slated to open for business on OcCober 1, 1961, and the City must get water to them. Mr. Wolke asked what it would cost to run the line an additional 330 feet to the north. Mr. Knutson, Consulting Engineer of Comstock and Davis, Inc., stated about $3,300.00. Motion by Wolke to proceed wlth the change order to re-locate the line to the north of the Franklin Transformer property, and to install the line by the fastest means possible. Seconded by Johanson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. � BIDS FOR PROSECT W-34-H AND RESOLUTION N0. 157-1961: Mr. Kohlan stated that there is a certain amount of ambiguity in the speci- fications and contract, but that November 15th is a penalty date, and other dates are merely an informality, and that the 1ow bidder is the Jack Fisher Well and Pump Gompany, Motion hy Johanson to award the hid to the Fisher Well and Pump Company for Schedule 1- Pro�ect W-34-H, sub�ect to the pro- visions of the penalty starting on November 15, 1961. Seconded by Nee. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Johanson introduced the following resolution awarding the bid for Water Project 34-H, Schedule 1, and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0, 157-1961 A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT ON PROJECT N0, W-34-H SCHEDULE "1" BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCTL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA as follows: 1. The Council finds that the lowest responsible bidder for construction of the improvement work designated as: � Project No. W-34-H, Schedule "1" (Water) is the ,Tack Fisher Well and Pump Company, St. Cloud, Minnesota: whose bid is in the amount of $37,382.00. That this hid is hereby accepted subject to the provisions of the penalty starting November 15, 1961, and the City Manager and Mayor in office on date of execution of the contract are hereby author- ized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and in behalf of the City of Fridley ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 19TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1961. _,_� � � f� �����_-. •, MAYOR - T. E. Greig `' � 1 ���--�' ��', 1�����-�---- CITY MANAGER - Earl P. W� er The motion for the adoption of the above resolution was duly seconded 6y Councilman Nee, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following memhers voted in favor of thereof: Sheridan, Wo1ke, Nee, Johanson, Greig. and the following voted against the same; None WHEREUPON SAID RESOLUTION WAS DECLARED DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED. ' Mr. Luther from Layne-Minnesota Company, said Chat it was his interpretation t17at the specifications stated that the �ob was to be completed by November 15, 1961, and he bid this way wlth greater cost in mind, and does not think that this is giving him a fair chance, and he would like to see the bid re- bid. Mr. Wo1ke asked if the Fisher We11 and Pump Company is a responsible company. Mr. Knutson, Consulting Engineer of Comstock and Davis, Inc., replied that the bonding company in issuing the bond is assuming the responsi- bility for their 6eing a reliable company. RESOLUTION N0. 158-1961 AWARDING BID FOR SCHEDULE "2" OF PROJECT W-34-H: Motion by Johanson to adopt the resolution awarding the bid to the Car1 �_ 6 Peterson Company. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Johanson introduced the following resolution awarding the bid for Water Pro�ect No. 34-H, Schedule "2", and moved its adoption: AESOLUTION NG. 153-1961 A RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT ON PROJECT N0. W-34-H SCHEDULE "2" BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA as follows: 1. The Council finds that the lowest responsitle hidder for construction of the improvement work designated as: Pro�ect No. W-34-H, Schedule "2" (Water) is the Carl H. Peterson Company, 5946 Pleasant Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota; whose bid is in the amount of $49,500.00. That said bid is hereby accepted, and the City Manager and Mayor in office on date of execution of _ the contract are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and in behalf of the City of Fridley. ADOPTED SY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OE FRIDLEY THIS 19TH DAY OF SEPT$MBER, 1961. � ��' � � � , , MAYOR T, E. Greig ��- �''';� 'U' C C� � _' � ; , �_�, ��_X -�--- CITY MANAGER - Ear1 P. W ner v� The motion for the adoption of the above resolut�on was duly seconded by Councilman Sheridan, and upon a vote being taken thereon� the fo�lowing mem6ers voted in favor of thereof• Johanson, Nee, Wolke, Sheridan, Greig. and the following voted against the same: None WHEREUPON SAID RESOLUTION WAS DECLARED DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED. Mr, Knutson stated that the top soil and seeding are included in the price but would be done at a later date. RESOLUTION N0. 159-1961 AWARDING BID FOR SCHEDULE "3" OF PROJECT W-34-A: Motion by Johanson to adopt the resolution awarding the contract to Herbst Construction Company. Seconded 6y Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Sohanson introduced the following resolution awarding the bid for Water Pro�ect 34-H, Schedule "3", and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 159-1961 A RESOLUTION AWARAING CONTRACT ON PROJECT N0, W-34-H SCHEDULE "3" BE IT RESOLVED SY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA, AS follows: 1. Tt±e Council finds that the lowest responsible bidder for constructio�t of the improvement work designated as: Pro�ect No. W-34-H, Schedule "3" (Water) is Herbst Construction Company, 1550 Highway 4�10, Minneapolis Z1, Minnesota; whose bid is in the amount of $53,D62.00, That said bid is hereby a�cepted, and the City Manager and Mayor in office on date of execution of the contract are hereby authorized and directed to enter lnto a � , ' �_ � contract with said bidder for and in behalf of the City of Fridley. ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 19TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1961. / '� ., . ) �����',�--� � MAYOR - T. E. Greig ,, , ` ; l,c�c.�L�t: V- (i,UG�t'-t'-�•yL,2�� CITY MANAGER - Earl � Wagner The motion for the adoption of the above resolution was duly seconded bq Councilman Shexidan, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following members voted in favor thereof: Sheridan, Wo1ke, Nee, Greig, Johanson. and the following voted against the same: None WHEREUPON SAID RESOLUTTON WAS DECLARED DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON EINAL PLAT OF MOORE LAKE HILLS - SEGOND ADDITION AND GARDENA MELOLAND GARDENS: Mr. Brown, City Engineer, stated that there is a question in setting the grades and the lots on Woody Lane could be red-tagged. Motion by Wolke to close the hearing on the final plat on the above two plats. Seconded by Johanson. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT OF MOORE LAKE HILLS SECOND ADDITION AND GARDENA MELOLAND GARDEIdS: , Motion by Wolke to approve the final plat of Moore Lake Hi11s Second Addition and Gardena Meloland Gardens. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimouslp. Mr. Bailey Tiller asked when his final plat would come up. The Council asked if he could check with the City Manager in the morning on this matter. STREETS IN EDGEWATER GARDENS: The question was asked what was to happen to streets in Edgewater Gardens. The Council stated thae the Public Hearing would be held on this matter on October 3rd, The question was asked on the paymenC of special assessments, and was the list available of those which would be paid fixst. The answer was that the list is not completed, as all of the people had not come in. BUILDING PERMIT FOR 6381 UNIVERSITY AVENUE ON LOTS 8, 9, 10, 11, BLOCK 4, REES ADDITION• Walter Elc requested a permit to build onto the existing laundromat. Mr. Wolke asked if the parking in the area would be adequate. Motion by Wolke to approve the permit for 6381 University Avenue, sub�ect to the parking being adequate as set forth in the Fridley ordinances, and other provisions of the ordinances being met. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. � DISCIISSION ON SALARIES FOR PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES: Mr. Chuck Swenson from Union ��49 was present, and stated that he had sub- mitted the proposal to the CiCy Manager on Sune 22, 1961, and had asked that certain rights be established, and had asked for severance pay on sick leave. He stated that overall the budget looked good to him, but there were a few rates which he thought should be changed on the sewer leadman, and heavy equipment operator, light equipment operator, and lahorer. He thought the sewer leadman should get the same rate as the water leadman. The City Manager explained that the water leadman will have more responsibility than the sewer leadman, and that is why he is recommending a difference in pay. �� The Mayor said he could not see why there should be a difference. Mr. Swenson stated that as the jobs increase in responsibility, he would agree that there should be a difference, but did not see where there should be at this time. „ CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE N0. 190-1961 ADOPTING 1962 SUDGET: Motion by Nee ta adopt the ordinance adopting the 1962 Budget, and have it published. Seconded by Sheridan. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 1960-1961 OF CHARTER LIMITS; - •�I?CN?6Y��4M�1]_�7:�V:�:i1f?C��ii�l Motion by Wolke to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Nee. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. , RESOLUTION N0. 161-1961 CERTIFYING TAX LEVY REQUIREMENTS FOR 1962: Motion by Sheridan to adopt the above resolution. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a vQice vota„ there being no nays, the motion carried unan�mously. CONSIDERATION OF CITIZEN REQUESTS: Mr. Sheridan stated that a Dr. Foley at 1021 Hackmann Circle had asked if he could connect the drain t�le in his basement with the sewer line. I,t was explained that this is in conflict with the agreement which the City has with the City of Minneapolis for sewege disposal. Mr. Sheridan stated that Mr. R. ➢e Maris, 1442 Mississippi Street would like to use the ha11 for a wedding reception, and would pay, a fee,for it. The Council suggested a$30.00 deposit, with $20.00 to be returned if the hall was not damaged. ADJOIIRNMENT; There being no further trusiness, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted: r� Ya il.�� ��� Secretary to the Councxl. COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 3, 1961 r-�-'l�� i MAYG — T, '. ''reig� A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Greig at 8:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: � Members Present: Greig, Sheridan, Wolke, Nee (arrived at 8;05), Johanson (arrived at 8:03). Members Absent: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES• Motion by Sheridan to approve the minutes of the September 19, 1961 meeting. Seconded by Wolke. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanlmously. (Johanson & Nee Absent). OLD $USINESS• SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE N0, 190-1961 ADOPTING 1962 BUDGET; The City Manager read the ordinance. Motion by Wolke to accept this as the second reading and to have it published. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. (Nee absent). L__J � '