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11/08/1965 - 00021789��4 THE MINUTES OF THE SPECTAL COiTNCIL MEETING OF NOV�MBER 8, 1965 A Special Council Meeting of the Council of the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Nee at 8;01 P.M. ROLL CALL Members Present: Nee, Kirkham, Wright, Thompson, Sheridan Members Elbsent: None APPROV�IL OF MINUTES, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - NOVEMBER 1, 1965: Motion by Kirkham to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 1, 1965 as submitted. Seconded by Sheridan, ilpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager stated that he has not received a reply from the Chamber of Commerce, or any indication from the Chamber of Comnerce, concerning their attitvde. towards the proposed ordinance. Councilman Sheridan stated that, since the Chamber of Commerce has not replied as requested, he believes the ordinance should be tabled until the Council has sufficient information concerning the attitude of local groups towards the proposed ordinance. Councilman Wright stated that he believes the Chamber of Commerce should be informed that the Council has considered the ordinance but will not take action until the City receives more information from private groups in the City of Fridley. Motion by Sheridan to table indefinitely consideration of the proposed amend- ment to Chapter 56, regulation of signs, until the Council receives addrtional information concerning the proposed ordinance. Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SIGN PERMIT - BUAGER KING (TAI3LED 10/18/65): The City Manager stated that he has received no additional information from the Burger King Company concerning their application for a sign permit. He stated that the Council previously asked Burger King to submit a design for a smaller sign. Mayor Nee asked whether anyone was present at the Council Meeting representing the Burger King Company, There was no reply. Mayor Nee asked whether the present ordinance �rovides that the Council issue a sign permit for the construction of signs, The City Manager answered that this is correct. Motion by Wright to table consideration of the sign permit application by Surger King Company pending receipt of further information from the applicant. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a vory_ce vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. �NT - ARIDLEY - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - S The City �lanager stated that Columbia Heights has not yet completed hearings on financing construction of SS�i�12. He stated that Columbia Heights will hold a hearing the following evening. Councilman Sheridan asked whether Columbia Heights will act the same night the hearings are closed. The City Attorney answered that he did not know whether or not Columbia Heights would do so. The City Attorney informed the Council that the Minnesota Highway Department has re�ected bids for the pro�ect, since Columbia Heights has not advanced financing for the pro�ect to the Minnesota Highway Department, The City Attorney stated that he prefers to delay consideration of the agreements until Columbia Heights acts on them, The City Attorney asked whether the contractors who presented the tWO-Zo�aest b�as to the City of Fridley indicated whether they would grant an extension of time to the City, Duane Olson was present at the Council Meeting repre- senting the Consulting Engineering firm of Comstock and Davis and stated that Lametti & Sons, who have the low bid on this �ob, also have a low bid on � , 1 265 a construction pro�ect in Coon Rapids and are considering bidding on other �obs. He stated that Mr. Lametti informed him that he would call the City Manager�s office the following Wednesday ta find out if the Crty of Fridley wi11 award a bid on this work or whether he should seek additional work. Councilman Sheridan stated that the Administration should ask the contractor for a five day extension of time to a11ow the Council to cansider the matter at the regular Council Meeting of November 15, 1965, and inform the contractor that the City of Fridley is willing to award the contract to him The Crty Attorney sCated that the City Attorney of Columbia Heights is � advising the City of Columbia Heights not to sign the contract before the public hearings on same are completed. He stated that he is rather reluctant _ to advise Columbia Heights to sign any agreements for this pro�ect He stated that he *_hi_nks Columbia Heights might be ready to act by Wednesday Mayor Nee called a special Council Meeting of the Council oE the City of Fridley for Wednesday, November lOth at 8;00 P.M., �rith the provision that should Columbia Heights approve the agreements,or should the meeting be unnecessaxy, the Gity Manager will inform the Council that the special meeting has been called off. The Council took no action upon this matter SUPPLEMENTAL �SCROW AGREEMGNT - FRIDLEY - COLUMBIA HEIGHTS - SS�k12 (TABI.ED 10/4/65, 10/18,65); The Council took no action upon this matter SS�k12 (TARLED 10/4/6 The Council took no action upon this matter RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT if54797 WITH THE MINNCSOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: � The City Manager stated that the Resolution authorizing this agreement concerned the �oint construction project with Columbia Heights, fte stated that pending - completion of the agreements, the Council should not adopt the resolution. The Council took no action upon this matter SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE �k315 REZONING C-25 AND M-1 TO R-3A - YORTTON OF SYLVAN HILLS PLAT 8: Councilman Wright asked whether it is correct that consideration oi this ordinance depends upon the rapidity with which connections are made to the sanitary sewer system of the N.S.S.S.D. The Mayor stated that is not correct, that this part of the sanitary sewer system wi11 be connected to a different sewer system, rather than to the N.S.S.S.D. Motion by Wright to adopt, upon second reading, Ordinance ��315 rezoning C-2S and M-1 to R-3A, a portion of Sylvan Hi11s Plat 8, and publish same. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a roll call vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. READING OF ORDINANCE ��316 REZONING A-1 TO CR-1 PORTION OF OUTLOT 1 MANOR 4TH ADDITION: Motion by Thompson to adopt, upon second reading, Ordinance �F316 rezoning , from R-1 to CR-1 the north 400.00 feet of the west 217.80 feet of Outlat 1, Melody Manor 4th Addition and puhlish same. Seccnded by Kirkham Upon a roll ca11 vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINIITES - OCTOBER 20, 1965: Councilman Wright asked the City Manager whether he has data concerning the traffic count at the intersection of 7th Street Northeast with 61st Avenue Northeast, especially a traffic count of the number of vehicles making turns at this intersection. The City Manager stated that he has traffic count data, taken from automatic counters, and that it is not feasiUle to use the auto- matic counters to determine the number of vehicles making a turn at an intersection. He stated that the only way this data can be gathered is to have an observer at the intersection count the number of cars that make turns. ��� The City Manager provided copies of the traffic� count to the Council. Council- man Wright stated that�he believes the School Bo��ard and P.T.A. are correct and a four-way stop should be provided at the infersection. Councilman Kirkham stated that he is also in agreement with this argument. Motion by Wright to receive and file the minutels of the Safety Committee Meeting of October 20, 1965. Seconded by Sheri'dan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. � BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 27 �1965: e i y an g a e a I is considering the request � of Mike Hafner and others for construction of a nursing home on Outlot 1 in Melody Manor 4th Addition. He stat�ed that the Board of Appeals recommended that the Special Use Permit be granited. He suggested that the Council set a date for hearing the request for �a Special IIse Permit, since the Council must hold a hearing on this request' in any event, and the City Manager suggested further that this date for th,e Council Hearing be held after the hearing held by the Planning Commissi'on. Motion by Thompson to recei�>e and file the minu�tes of the 6oard of Appeals Meeting of October 27, 1965, to note the reques',t of Mike Hafrier and others for a Special Use Permit for construction af a nursing home in Outlot 1 in Melody Manor 4th Addition, and set the date of December 6, 1965 for a Public Hearing upon this request. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. - BUILDING BOARD ME�TING MINIITES - OCTOBER 27, 1965: The City Manager stated that the Fridley 7aycees secured the agreement of the School Board to locate the proposed warming house upon school property. Councilman Thompson stated that he wished to have the Administration advise the Saycees that it wi11 be necessary for them to bring this building up to standards of the Building Code of ehe City of Fridley. The City Manager stated that the Saycees promised to remodel this building and bring it up to the appropriate standards. Coundlman Wright stated that he discussed the matter with the Park Board and the Park Board agreed not to ob�ect to con- � struction of the reservoir �g they are allowed to locate the warming house near the szte of the future reservoir. The City Manager stated that the Park Board agreed to set the warming house on skids so it would be possible to move the warming house to a different location at the end of the season and avoid interfering with construction of the new reservoix. Motion by Kirkham to concur with the recommendation of the Building Board and grant a moving permit to the Fridley 7aycees to move the Bungalow Drive-In structure from Columbia Heights to Fridley Coomons Park to be used as a warming house. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 28, 1965: Dr. T. H. Lester was present at the Council Meeting and showed plot plans and elevatxon of the proposed clinic to the Council. Dr. Lester stated that since the first plans were presented to the City, the owners increased the width of the boulevard another 17 feet. Councilman Wright asked the City �ngineer whether drainage from the parking lot will be satisfactory. The City Engineer stated that the plans do not show the grades and elevations for Unity Hospital and elevations for the clinic match those of Unity Hospital to provide drainage from the parking lot into the street. Motion by Wright to concur with the action oE the Planning Commission and approve the site plan of the proposed medical clinic. Seconded by Kirkham. ' Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimousiy. RECREATION COMMISSION MEETTNG MINUTL^,S, SEPTEMBER 30, 1965: Motion by Kirkham to receive and file the minutes of the Recreation Commission Meeting of September 30, 1965. Seconded by Sheridan, llpon a voiee vote, therebeing no nays, the motion carried unanimously. FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOFMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES' - OCTOBER 13 Councilman Wright announced that Mr. Hodne wished to invite the Council to act as a �ury and consider the student pro�ects which are designs for the Fridley City Center Urban Renwal Pro�ect on November 15th. � L � 1 2s7 Motion by Sheridan to receive and file the minutes of the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of October 13, 1965 Seconded by Wright Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING MTNUTCS - OCTOBER 20, 1965• Motion by Kirkham to receive and file the minutes of the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of October 20, 1965. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY M�ETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 27, 1965: Motion by Kirkham to receive and file the minutes of the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of October 27, 1965. Seconded Uy Sheridan. IIpon a voice vote; there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously COMMUNICATIONS N.S.S.S.D: APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE: The Mayor stated thats+hever is the appointed representative of the N.S.S S.D. in the City of Fridley will cotmnit the City to an expenditure of funds whenever authorizing a pexmit for connection to the N.S.S.S,D. The Mayor asked whether the persons proposed by the City Manager for these positions are bonded. The City Manager answered that these persons can be bonded. He stated that administratively the permits could be checked through his office before being issued. He stated that both of the persons, whom he recommended for these positions, are processing sewer pexmits at the present time. The Mayor stated that the pexs.ms cera.fying sewer connections to the N.S.S.S.D. have responsibility for these connections. He stated that these persons will have a great deal of responsibility, and he is concerned whether these pereans should actually sign these certificates. Mayor Nee asked whether the persons who check these applications for sewer connection pexmits will be able to ascertain that property owners have paid or been assessed fees for construction of the sanitary sewer services to their property. The Finance Director answered that there is a place upon the present sewer permit application where the Finance Department verifies whether these people have been assessed for the proper share of the system to which they propose to connect. Mayor Nee stated that in signing the application for connection to the N S.S.5.D. services, the person doing so certifies that the City of Fridley has the money to make this connecti�.rn, and he believes this person should be in the Finance Department or have charge of all City functions. Councilman Sheridan asked whether it is possible that connections could be made to the N.S.5.5.➢. line without taking an application for a sewer permit from the City. The City Manager stated that this might be gossible, but that it is also possible for persons to make connection to the City sewer at the present time without a permit. He stated that he does not believe a large number of people are doing so. The City Manager stated that if it is found upon reviewing an applicat�..n that there is no money for making the connection, the City can void the permit. The City Attorney suggested that the Finance Director be appointed the certifying official, since it would be necessary to certify that there is money available for making these connections. The Mayor asked the City Manager if he would be willing to act as the certifying officer to the N.S.S.S.D. The City Manager stated that he could do so. The City Manager pointed out, however, that bothc the Plumbing Inspector and the Superintendent of Public Works are responsible to him through the City Engineer The Finance Director stated that the Finance Department presently varifies assessments to these officials for issuance of sewer permits at the present time. He showed the Council the application forms which the City is presently using The Mayor stated that each application will be worth $250, and he feels that persons with greater authority than the persons proposed by the Manager should be certifying these applications. Mayor Nee stated that the details on the work sheet provided by the N.S.S,S.D. show that the N.S.S.S.D. is afraid that persons will make connections to the system withoutauthorization to do so, and the City should do whatever is feasible to insure that a11 connections are properly made. Motion by Wright that the City of Fridley certify to the N.S.S.S.D. as certifying officers authorized to process applications and issue pexmits for connection to the sanitary sewer system of the N.S.S.S.S., the City NIanager, Earl Tdagner, and as his deputy the Finance Director, Marvin Brunsell. Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unani- mously. ��� CITY �NGINE�R: ACCEPTANCE OF STREETS (PEARSON'S CAAIGWAY 2ND ADDITION): Motion by Kirkham to concur with the recommendations of the City Engineer and accept the streets in Pearson's Craigway 2nd Addition plat sub�ect to a one year maintenance bond. Seconded by Sheridan. -Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously RING: ASS�SSMCNTS: - Mr. King was present at the Council Meeting and stated that h�.µias owned these four lots since 1950. He stated that the four lots have� dimensions of � 25 feet by 105 feet each. He stated that a house is huilt upon Lots 12 and 13e Lot -0kll is used as a driveway to provide access to this property, and Lot ��10 wi11 be the srte of a future garage. He stated that he moved off the property in 1958 and rented the same. In 1960 he connected the house to the City sewer services and ran a water line into the house hut did not have a meter installed or make inside connections to the water system. In 1961 he sold the house on a contract for deed. However, the purchaser failed to make payments upon the mortgage, and-the mortgagee ordered Mr, King to take back the house from the purchaser and make the back payments. He stated that upon searching through the unpaid assessments, he was informed by the City of Fridley that these amounted to $21D0, but when he checked the assessments with the Anoka County Assessor, he found the assessments amounted to only $1500. He stated that he then checked these assessments again with the City Assessor of the City of Fridley and was informed that the amount of the assessments is $1300. He stated that there is an assessment of $685 on Lots 12 and 13 for water and sewer connection to these two lots, and he is willing to pay this assessment since this connection has been made to his house. He stated that there is an equal assessment against Lots 10 and 11, but as he mertioned before, Lot 11 is used as a driveway to provide access to the house attd Lot 10 is the location of a future garage. He stated that these two lots will not be used as a building site and he sees no reason why he should be assessed for the sewer and water services which apparently have been run into this property. Mayor Nee asked Mr. ICing who received the tax statements for this property. , Mr. King stated that the tax statements were given to Ttain City Federal Savings and Loan, mortgagee to the property. Mayor Nee asked Mr. King who was making the tax payments. Mr. King answered that he is paying the taxes to the bank. He stated that he noticed that there was an increase of $4 per month in the amount of the payment at the time this connection could have been made, but he stated that he did not believe that this was a charge for the connection, but rather an additional charge for an increase in taxes. Councilman Sheridan stated that the assessments for.this construction were made on the former basis where 75% of the cost was assessed against the building site and 25% of the cost was assessed on a per front foot basis. Councilman Sheridan asked what is the front foot charge for this construction. The City Finance Director answered that the amount is in excess of $12 per front foot. Councilman Sheridan stated that for the one hundred foot building site then the cost would be in excess of $1200. The Finance Director answered, "Yes." The Finance Director stated that the charge would amount to $342.28 for each 25 foot lot, Councilman Kirkham asked what amount of this charge against two lots the property owner owes to the City. Mr. King stated that he believes that one-half the taxes have not been paid. Mayor Nee asked the Finance Director what is the condition of the pro�ect accounts. The Finance Director answered that this construction pro�ect has been combined with other pro�ects in one bond issue, and that an abatement of the single assessment would not be a great amount as far as the total fundzng of ' these combined pro�ects is concerned. The Finance-Director stated, however, that if the precedent were set that some of the assessments are abated, a sufficiently large number of such abatements could result in a deficiency in the funds. The Pinance Director stated that there are many such 50 front foot building sites assessed. He stated that in some cases the extra charges were paid and the sites were not used for buildings. The Council examined an aerial map showing the location of Mr. King�s property Councilman Wright asked Mr King if the City were to abate a portion of the assessments, would Mr. King be willing to splrt the amount with the City. Mr. Izing stated that he would not ask for a refund on taxes which he has � � 1 2ss already paid, but that he would like to have an abatement of the remainder of the assessment against Lots 10 and 11. Councilman Sheridan stated that he would like to postpone, until the following Council Meeting, consideration of the abatement in order to give the Council time to examine the building sites. Motion by Sheridan to table to the regular Council Meeting of November 15, 1965, consideration of abatement of sewer and water assessments against Lots 10 and 11, Block A, Riverview Heights Addition to allow the Council time to :eview the siCe. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. MEMO: REFUND OF CASH BOND; Motion by Kirkham to concur with the recommendation of the Building Inspector and release the $500 performance bond provided by Mr. Mistelske. Seconded hy Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously JAYCEES; LOCKE PARK CLEANUP: The City Manager stated that this additional bill is apparently part of the cleanup work included in the bid received by the Fridleq Jaycees He stated he did not know why this bill was presented to the City. Mr, Tonco was present at the Council Meeting and staeed that he is a member of the Fridley Jaycees, but that he is not on the committee responsible for Locke Park cleanup He stated that the Fridley Jaycees hired four items of inechanized equipment which were brought into Locke Park to perfoxm some work which the City wished to have completed. He stated that he belie ves this charge may Ue the rental on these four items of equipment. Motion by Thompson to defer consideration of the estimate of the Fridley Jaycees for Locke park cleanup, and ask the P'ridley Saycees for a supporting statement explaining their request for these additional funds. Seconded by Tdright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously CIRCLE PINES: RESOLUTION: Motion by Thompson to receive the resolution from the Village of Circle Pines. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PTA: 4-WAY STOP,7TH STREET AND 615T AVENUE NORTHEAST: Motion by Sheridan to receive the communication from the PTA and forward same to the Safety Committee along with data of the traffic count at the sntersec- tion of 7th Street Northeast with 61st Avenue Northeast Seconded by Wright Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously CITY ATTORNEY; SEWER LATSRAL ASSESSMENT: Councilman Kirkham stated that in view of the fact that the assessment for connection to the sewer lateral should have been made nine years ago, that the property has changed hands several times, the last change being seven years ago, and since the property was not assessed at this time, he favors abating these assessments, Motion by Kirkham to abate the assessment for sewer connection to Lot 1, Block 4, Ostman's 3rd Addition. Councilman Sheridan stated that he would second this motion for the purpose of discussion. Councilman Sheridan asked Councilman Kirkham whether he 7�s proposing that the entire assessment be abated. Councilman Kirkham answered, "Yes," Councilman Sheridan stated that he does not favor abating the entire assessment Councilman Sheridan asked the Finance Director how the assessment was computed. The Finance Director stated that the amount of the assessment was computed using the curzent figures for the average cost oE a sewer lateral connection. Councilman Sheridan asked what is the cost of the sewer lateral assessment to the property at the time it should have been assessed. The Finance Director stated that the 1ot ad�oining this one, which was connected to sewer services at the same time and which lot is the same size as this one, was assessed a cost of $346.69, �7 O Councilman Sheridan stated that he does not believe that any property owner has a right to free service of the sewer lateral and that a property owner should pay the cost of the assessment as it should have been made in 1956 and not the cost of an assessment for connection in 1965. Councilman Kirkham stated that this property has changed hands twice, and that the present owner has really been caught in the middle as the owner of the property when the assessment was found and is getting stuck for the amount, whereas, a previous property owner should have paid this amount Councilman Sheridan stated that if the City would accept such a policy, it would a11ow any property owner who sold his property before an assessment was spread to � get out of paying such an assessment. Councilman Sheridan asked Mr. Schmedeke whether he would accept an assessment based on the 1956 cost of sewer lateral connection instsad of the present cost. Mr. Schmedeke stated that he had asked the City Finance Department twice previously, at the time that he bought the property and at the time he sold the property, what the amount of outstanding assessments were against the property. Ae stated that he was not informed of any assessment for sewer connection charges. Mr. Schmedeke stated that when the attorney for the purchaser asked for an assessment search, he was informed there would be a future assessment against the property for the amount of sewer connection charges. Mayor Nee asked Mr Schmedeke whether he paid tkie quarterly charges for sewer services. Mr. Schmedeke answered, "Yes." Mayor Nee stated that it would seem that the proposal of Councilman Sheridan to assess the property for the cost of the sewer lateral connection in 1956 is a reasonable one. The Pinance Director stated that the City records show that there was no special assessment search made against the property until October 13, 1965. He stated that when a request is not made for a written search of special assessments, pending assessments are not necessarily given to the property owner. He stated that the form of a written assessment search, includes a space for l�sting any future assessments pending against the property. Council- man Wright stated that since the record show that no written search was ' requested by Mr. Schmedeke, there would be no opportunity for the City to point out to Mr. Schmedeke that this assessment had not been made. He stated that there was no record of any request by Mr, Schmedeke for a written search, and Mr. Schmedeke's verbal request for a listing of assessments against the property was made in a casual manner, whereas, the proper request for a written search would have provided Mr. Schmedelce with the information that this laterai connection charge was not made. Councilman Sheridan stated that the property benefits from the connection whether the assessment was made or not. Mr. Schmedeke stated that he called and asked for the assessments against the property �ust before the or}�er property owner asked for a written assessment search, and was informed that the tntalLcharges were•$385 and this charge for a sewer later�l connection was not given_to,h�.m,.:_Councilman Sheridan informed Mr. Schmedeke that when he called he was given present assessments against the property, and the future property owner by asking for a written search, asked for both the present and future assessments against the property. Councilman Wright stated that it would not be possible for the City to ascertain that a sewer lateral connection charge had not been made against this property unless a request was received for a written assessment search. Motion by Sheridan to amend the motion and spread the sum of $346 for the sewer connection charge against Lot 1, Block 4, Ostman's 3rd Addition. ' Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. VOTE UPON THE ORIGINAL MOTION: Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the amended motion carried unanimously. CI�IMS• Motion by Wright to approve General and Public Utilities Claims 4k6894 through �F7016 for payment. Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. Motion by Kirkham to approve Liquor Claims �k7926 through �F7989 for payment. � Seconded by Thompson carried unanimously. ESTIMATES: Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion Councilman Thompson asked the City Manager to provide the Council with a summary of tornado cleanup costs. The City Manager stated that he could provide the Council with such a summary. The City Manager stated that the City received a 75% advance payment of the estimates of the cost of disaster cleanup. Motion by Kirkham to approve the following estimates for payment: Keys We11 Drilling Co. 413 No, Lexington Parkway St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 Estimate �k7 - Water Impravement Pro�ect No. 75-A (Partial) (Three Additional Drift Wells) Estimate ��8 � Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 75-A (Partial) (Three Additional Drift Wells) F. D. Chapman Construction Company 2809 Alabama Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 Estimate ��4 - Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 70 (Partial) (Riverview Terrace, south of Mississippi P1ace; Lincoln (Ashton) Street, south of Ironton Street, Sth Street, south of T.II, �Eioo> F. D. Chapman Construction Company and Randall � & Berglin (A Joint Venture) 2809 Alabama Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 Estimate ��3 - Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 73 and Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No, 73-A (Partial) (54th & Innsbruck Sth Addition) Hurley Construction Company 49 Signal Hills St. Paul, Minnesota 55118 Estimate 4�5 - Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 67 and Stoxtn Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 68 (1964 Sanitary Sewer, Water, and Storm Sewer Construction (SEE page 73 of Council Meeting Agenda for September 2A, 1964 For detail) (Fina1) Perry A. Swenson Company, Inc. 432 Endicott Building St. Paul, Minnesota � Estimate �k2 (Partial) Tornado Damage - Fridley Iron Removal Plant, Fridley We11 Houses -0�1, ��3, �'k4 D. W. Harstad Company, Inc. 7101 Highway i�65 Northeast Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Estimate �'1 (Partial) Tornado Damage - Civil Defense Building - Assessor's Office Estimate �kl (Partial) Tornado Damage Shorewood Lounge Estimate 4{1 (Partial) Tornado Damage 375 - 64th Avenue N, E. 271 $ 11,812 28 $ 1,395 9D $ 4,190,15 $ 20,345 31 $ 3,216 08 S 9,599 90 $ 81.94 $ 1,679.60 $ 500 94 `,�72 , Estimate q�l (Partial) Tornado Damage Fridley City Hall $ 6,276.97 Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously, Motion by Thompson to approve the following estimates of debris cleanup for payment; Estimate ��1 (Partial) Julian M. Sohnson and Ted Renollett Contractors, 6725 Channel Road, Fridley, Minnesota for work completed this 8ate on cleanup of the dump on 73rd Avenue and East of University Avenue. Seconded by Wright unanimously. LICENSES• Dump cleanup to date Less 5% Withholding PAYMENT THIS ESTIMATE $18,875.00 943.75 $17,931.25 Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried Councilman Sheridan asked whether the City Fire Inspector made an inspection of all dwellings for which an application for license was made and whether such an inspection is up to date. The City Manager stated that he does not know whether the Fire Inspector completed all the inspections required, but that he wi11 do so shortly. Motion by Sheridan to approve the application for licenses follolaing; GAS SERVICP�S Domestic Heating Company, Inc. 9110 Grand Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota GENERAL CONTRACTORS Ives Construction Company 7934 Able Street N.E. Spring Lake Park, Minnesota Norseman Construction Company 621 Li1ac Drive North Minneapolis, Minnesota Sohn Shanderick Con struction Co. 7321 Tenp� Te�rcace.-_ E�ir�1�y� , Minnesota Strande Construction Company 4074 West Broadway Kobbinsdale, Minnesota Dwight Swanson Realty & Const. Co. 3710 Zenith Ave. No. Minneapolis 22, Minn, HEATING CONTRACTORS C. 0. Carlson Air Conditioning Co. 709 Bradford Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota Domestic Heating Company, Inc. 9110 Grand Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota Moore Plumbing & Heating Co. 1048 Osborne Road N,E. Fridley, Minnesota by; Hartley G. Gruder by: Ives Boisvert by: Earl D. Johnson ty: ,TAhn shat}�a.�'��k by: Ear1e Strande by; Dwight Swanson by: John C. Jenkins by; Hartley G, Gruder by; Marvin F. Moore RENEWAL NEW RENEWAL RENEWAL NEW NEW rr�w RENEWAL RENEWAL ' ' 1 � ' � PLASTERING CONTRACTOR Rick Plastering Company 3734 Auger Avenue North White Bear Lake, Minnesota PLUMBING CONTRACTOR Eastman Plumbing Company 4236 Madison Street N.E. Minneapolis 21, Minnesota SIGNHANGING CONTRACTOR Lentz Sign Company 133 East 26th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota OTHER LICENSES SOLICITOR`S LICENSE Fridley-Heights Carpet Cleaners 6366 Pierce Street N.E. Fridley, Minnesota SERVICE STATION LICENSES Roman`s Pure Oil Station 5695 Hackman Avenue N.E. Fridley, Minnesota Wilfred Oil Company 3709 Marshall Street N.E. Fridley, Minnesota NNLTIPLE DWELLINGS NANfE AND ADDRESS - OWNER A1bin Johnson 6824 Ewing Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota Anna & Mark Hasten 4700 Lowry Terrace Minneapolis, Minnesota Anna & Mark Hasten 4700 Lowry Terrace Minneapolis, Minnesota National Rentals, Inc, 4720 - 42nd Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota National Aentals, Inc. 4720 - 42nd Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota National Rentals, Inc. 4720 - 42nd Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota by: William L. Rick by: Bruce S. Eastman by: Berwin Lentz NEW rd��1��IJ NEW by: Lacarence J Maldeney NEW by: Roman L. Trautt RENEWAL by: I'red B. Vye ADDRE55 OF APT. BLDG. 5810 - 2� Street N E. Minneapolis, Minnesota 5640 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 5612 - 7th Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 5848 - 2nd Street N.E Fridley 21, Minnesota 5924.- 2z Street N E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 5866 - 2nd Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota Drew L. Scherer 6525 - 2nd Street N.E. 6525 - 2nd Street N E, Fridley 32, Minnesota Fridley 32, Minnesota FOR PERIOD - 9/1/65 - 9/1/66 David W. Adams Grantsburg Wisconsin 5384 - Sth Street N.E, Fridley 21, Minnesoi.a 2 i �� RENEWAL APT, iTNITS FPE PAID 4 $ZO 00 11 $11 00 11 511.00 8 $10.00 7 $10.00 4 $10.D0 7 4 $10.00 $10.00 274 Edward A. Anderson 5808 Decatur Avenue No New Hope, Minnesota Newson R. Atlas 3900 Ewing Avenue South Minneapolis 10, Minn. Newson R. Atlas 3900 �wing Avenue South Minneapolis 10, Minnesota Floyd C. Bradley 5861 West Moore Lake Drine Fridley 21, Minnesota F1oyd C. Bradley 5861 West Moore Lake Drive Fridley 21, Minnesota Benny B. Brown Route 4, Sox 368 Osseo, Minnesota Arvid E. Carlson & Son, Inc. 3200 France Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota Arvid E, Carlson & Son, Inc. 3200 France Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota Arvid �. Carlsott & Son, Inc. 3200 France Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota Arvid E. Carlson & Son, Inc. 3200 France Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota Arvid �. Carlson & Son, Inc. 3200 France Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota Arvid E. Carlson � Son, Inc. 3200 France Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota Arvid E. Carlson & Son, Inc. 3200 France Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota Arvid E. Carlson & Son, Inc. 3200 France Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota Arvid E. Carlson & Son, Inc. 3200 France Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota Arvid E. Carlson & Son, Inc. 3200 France Ave, South P+Iinneapolis, Minnesota Arvid E. Carlson & Son, Inc. 320D Prance Ave, So. Minneapolis, Minnesota Arvid E. Carlson, Inc. 3200 France Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 6061 - 2nd Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 4939 - 3rd Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 492I - 3rd Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 5908 - 2� Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 5900 - 2z Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 137 Mississippi Place Fridley 21, Minnesota 5200 - 3rd St. N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 5201 - 3rd St. N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 5230 - 3rd St. N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 5231 - 3xd St. N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 5260 - 3rd Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 5261 - 3rd Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 5290 - 3rd St. N.E. Fridleq 21, Minnesota 5291 - 3rd Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 215 - 53rd Avenue N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 305 - 53rd Avenue N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 5100 Hdrizon Drive N.E, Fridley 21, Minnesota 5101 Horizon Drive N,E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 4 $10.00 7 $10.00 7 $10.00 , 7 $10.00 7 $10.00 4 $10.00 11 $11.00 11 $11.00 11 $11.00 , 11 $11.00 11 $11.00 11 $11.00 11 $11.00 ii $1i.00 4 $10.00 7 $10.00 , 5 $10.00 7 $10.00 1 � ' Gordon L. Chxistenson 6541 - 2nd St. N.E. Fridley 32, Minnesota Robert N. Conley 5336 Bryant Avenue South Minneapolis 19, Minnesota Leonard E. Dailey 8251 East River Road Fridley 32, Minnesota Irving Efron 3025 Salem Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota Donald Fleigle 6060 -2 ? Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota William H. Gottwaldt 6300 Baker Avenue N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota Eugene E. Lashinski 1035 Polk Place N.E. Minneapolis 21, Minnesota Joseph A. Laurent 5800 - 2z Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota Robert W. Levandowski 1411 - 46th Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota C. H. Mi11er 1095 polk Circle N,E. Minneapolis 21, Minnesota C. H. Miller 1095 Polk Circle N.E. Minneapolis 21, Minnesota Paul E. Nymark 5604 Sherwood Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota Kenneth F. Peterson 2441 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota Donald C. Russ 190 - 59Q Way N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota Donald C. Russ 190 - 59z Way N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota Richard E. Thi11 427 Lafond St. Paul, Minnesota Richard E. Thi11 427 Lafond St. Paul, Minnesota Sunnyside Apartments ,7ohn D. Miller 37 Rice Creek Way Fridley 32, N�innesota 6541 - 2nd Street N E. Fridley 32, Minnesota 6393 Highway ��65 N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 8251 East River Road Fridley 32, Minnesota 262 - 57th Place N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 6060 - 2z Street N E Fridley 21, Minnesota 6341 Highway ��65 N,E Fridley 21, Minnesota 4030 Main Street N.E, Fridley 21, Minnesota 5800 - 2z Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minm sota 5347 - 49 - 4th St N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 4985 - 3rd Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 5005 - 3rd Street N �. Fridley 21, Minnesota 105 - 58th Avenue N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 6019 Main Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 191 - 59Z Way N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 190 - 59z Way N. E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 6379 Highway -0k65 N.� Fridley 21, Minnesota 6417 Highway �k65 N.E Fridley 21, Minnesota 4965 - 3rd Street N.� Fridley 21, Minnesota z�� 5 $10.00 7 $10.00 5 $10.00 8 $10.00 4 $10.00 10 $10.00 3 }10.00 4 $10.00 3 $10 00 11 $11.00 11 $11 00 7 $10 00 4 $10 00 12 $12 00 12 $12 00 8 $10.00 8 $10.00 11 $11.00 276 William J. Toeller 10449 Arrowhead St. N.E. Coon Rapids, Minnesota Waino W. Untinen 4347 University Ave. N.�. Minneapolis 21, Minnesota Donald C. Wescom 35 Ambassador Avenue I,ockport, I1linois William L. Zaier, Jr. 6512 Caro1 Drive N E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 430 Ironton St. N.E, Fridley 32, Minnesota S1�25 - 3rd Street N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 117 Mississippi Place Fridley_21, Minnesota 5761 - 2nd St. N.E. Fridley 21, Minnesota 3 $10.00 11 $11.00 4 $10.00 , 3 $10.00 Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously � PETITION ik30-1965 FOA 7S4PROVEMENT OF JEFFERSON STREET TO 58TH AVENUE NORTHEAST: Councilman Sheridan stated that this petition is for the improvement of a street which costs may be only assessed on the west side of the street since the easement is 30 feet wide, and what would noxmally be the east half of the street has building sites upon it. Mayor Nee asked the City Engineer whether the City has done any work on this street The City Engineer stated that Mr. Ben�amin wanted the City to remove the sand which could not be used in the street construction from the street. The City Engineer stated that the City did so and that in doing so, the street was offset around four trees located on the street easement. He stated that he did this in order to comply with the �aishes of the Council not to destroy any more trees than necessary. He stated that now Mr. Ben�amin would like to have the trees removed from the easement. Councilman Sheridan asked the City Engineer whether the specifications for street construction are four inches of sub-base material with a one and one- half inch paving mat. The City Engineer answered, "Yes." Councilman Sheridan asked the City Engineer what is the proportion of cost of each of these materials. The City Engineer answered that the proportion is about 50%. Councilman Sheridan asked the City Engineer to compute the cost of the sub material and the cost of the paving mat and inform the Council what these costs are. Mayor Nee stated that after the costs are computed, the City Engineer or the City Manager should refer these costs to Mr. Ben�amin and find out whether Mr Ben�amin and the other property owner is willing to pay the costs for improvement of the street. Motion by Sheridan to receive Petition ik30-1965 and refer it to the Administration for processing. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PETITION 4k31-1965 FOR IMPROVEMENTS ON ONONDAGA STREET NORTHEAST FROM STINSON TO LAKESIDE: The City Manager stated that this petition is signed by 50% of the property owners owning 60% of the front footage along this street. He stated that the property owners want construction of curb, gutter and street. Motion by Wr,.ght to receive Petition �i31-1965 and refer it to the Administration for processing. Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, therebeing no nays, the motion carried unanimously. � BUILDING P�RMIT - 339 - 57TH PLACE NORTHEAST - RICHARD MILLER: The City Manager stated that this request for a building permit was made to the City in the month of Suly and referred to the Fridley Housing and redevelop- ment Authority since it was thought that there would be an IIrban Renewal Pro�ect in this part of the City. He stated that the property owner indicated, when he made the application, that he was willing to build upon this site a structure to suit the Urban Renewal Authority�s plans, He stated that since it has been determined that there wi11 proba6ly not be an Urban Renewal Pro�ect in the City of Fridley, the owner wants to restore the condition of the present house to the original. The City Manager stated that the Building Inspector finds that ' ' 277 this structure is not in very good shape and would like to see the structure brought up to code, The Council examined an aerial map showing the location of this structure. Motion by Wright to grant the request of Richard Mi11er for a Bui� ing Permit to repair a house at 339-57th Place Northeast, sub�ect to Mr. Mi11er bringing the entire building up to standards of the City Code. Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF PTR CHASE OF LOTS FOR TOT LOT: � Mayor Nee asked whether the Park Board has considered the purchase of this pm perty. The City Manager stated that the Park Board considered the purchase of this property in the past, but the price the owner asked for the property was too high. The City Manager stated that the Park Director examined the property and feels that the lots could be used for recreational purposes. Mayor Nee asked whether this item should be referred to the Park Board. The City Manager stated that he believes it would be good to refer it to the Park Board. The City Manager stated that there is no way the owner can build upon this property without installing sewer and water services to the property and constructing a cul-de-sac on Lot 3 to provide access to the property. He stated that this would provide only one building site upon the two lots. Councilman Thompson stated that he was a member of the Park Board when the Park Board examined the site 3z years ago and found that the contour of the lots made it acceptable for a recreation site. He stated that he would be willing to vote on the project at this Council Meeting since the price which the owner is asking for this lot is better than the original price, Council- man Sheridan stated that the price the owner is asking for this lot amounts to purchasing a good lot and getting an additional 1ot free. He asked whether the City owns Lots 1 and 2. The City Engineer answered that the City owns Lots 1 and 2 with the water tower being on Lot 1 c�nd a booster station on Lot 2 Motion by Kirkham to refer consideration of the purchase of Lots 3 and 4, B1ock 1, Horizon Heights Addition to the Park Board for consideration and recommendation to the Council at the regular meeting on December 6, 1965. � Seconded by Wright, IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. STREET LIGHTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE 1965 PROGRAM: The City Manager stated that he received a suggestion for installation of one street T.ight in addition to the six given in the agenda to be located at the beginning of the bulge of the cul-de-sac on the dead-end street going past the Embers property, Councilman Wright stated that there would be no immediate benefit from the installation of this street light He suggested that if the owners wish to pay for it, the City could include it in the pro�ec�. Councilman Kirkham stated that he would suggest that this light be omitted from the project until there is a real need for it. The City Manager stated that there is a possibility the County might pay for installation of street lights on either end of the Main Street bridge since Main Street is a counhy road. Councilman Sheridan stated that, since the diamonds and cloverleafs located along the Interstate Highway ��694 will be lighted by the Minnesota Highway Department, perhaps these would provide a sufficient amount oF light, that the City could remove some street lights ad7acent to the freeway and not install some of the lights ad�acent to the freeway. The City Manager stated that he believes it is likely the Minnesota Highway Department will install a street light at the intersection of 53rd Avenue Northeast with T.H. df65, and in that event, the City could have the street light removed, or if the streetlight were installed by the Minnesota Highway Department before that time, the ' City would simply omit the street light from the program, Motion by Wright to approve the installation of six additional street lights not included in the 1965 program as submitted in the agenda to the Council Seconded by Kirkham. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SIGN PERMIT - 7325 CENTRAL AVENUE NORTHEAST - AMERICAN LCGION; Conncilman Wright noted that the application for a sign permit made by Leroy Signs, Incorporated for a Fridley American Legion sign was not complete He stated that it does not show where on the property of the American Legion this sign will be located � �7� Motion by Wright to approve and grant the request of Leroy Signs, Inc. for a permit for construction of a sign upoh the Fridley American Legion property at 7325 Central Avenue Northeast. Seconded by Thompson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. SIGDi PERMIT - SHOREWOOD CENTER - COUNTRY CLUB MARKET: Councilman Wright asked whether this sign will be illuminated. The City Manager stated that nowhere on the application does it state whether or not the sign will be illuminated, and he does not have this information. Council- man Wright stated that he presumes the steel letters wi11 be floodlit in some manner. Motion by Kirkham to grant a sign permit to Brede, Inc for construetion of the Country C1ub Market sign on the Shorewood Center Building. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unani- mously. RESOLUTION �k195-1965 CERTIFYING CHARGLS TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO BE LEVIED AGAINST C�RTAIN PROPERTIES EOR COLLECTION WITH TAXES PAYABLE IN 1966: Motion by Thompson to adopt Resolution �{'195-1965. Seconded by Wright a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLTUION ��196-1965 AllTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON LOT 8, PARCELS 1710 AND 1750. AUDITORS SUB-DIVISION �k25: Motion by Wright to adopt Resolution ��196-1965. Seconded by Sheridan a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. 1ViJVLV11V1V )f17/'�1lVJ [111111VA1L11VV tl1VL L11LLi1i111VV 11Li JLL11111VV VP JLliI� ASSESSMENTS ON PARCEL 9300 SECTION -0�24. 5� OF SE� LYING SOUTH OF T.H Upon Upon 100 Motion by Wright to adopt Resolution �'k197-1965. Seconded by Sheridan. Up on a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. PROPOSED ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CHAPTER 51 OF THE CITY CODE OF FRIDLEY AND PROVIDING FOR A HOUSING CODE: Mayor Nee stated that he is presenting this proposed ordinance to the Council, and that in his opinion, this ordinance is a necessity to provide means for the City to accomplish by direct action what might also be accomplished in part through Federal Urban Renewal pro�ects. He stated that he believes the most valid criticism of the proposed IIrban Renewal Program was that the City had not exhausted all means at its disposal, before attempting Urban Renewal, Mayor Nee stated that he asked the City Attorney to survey Housing Codes in other cities and draw an ordinance to adopt a model housing code which could be presented to the Council for consideration; He stated that this proposed ordinance would be coordinated with the uniform building code and provides for adoption of a housing code by reference. The City Attorney stated that he discussed various housing codes with Mr, Hodne, and Mr. Hodne mentioned three codes for use in the City of Fridley, He stated that these codes were the American Public Health Code, the Code of the City of Minneapolis, and the Unifoxm Housing Code. The City Attorney stated that the American Public Health Code is concerned mostly with public health matters related to the construction and operation of tenements, He stated he does not believe this code would be as applicable to construction in the City of Fridley as the IIniform Housing Code. The City Attorney stated that the same holds true for the City Housing Code of Minneapolis, The C�ty Attorney stated that the Uniform Housing Code is a small one amounting to 20 pages and that half the 20 pages provide definitions of terms used in the Uniform Housing Code. The City Attorney explained that the ordinance which he drew provides for several exceptions to the Uniform Housing Code: Section 51.04.a provides that the Planning Commission constitute the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board; Section 51.04.b provides that penalties for failure to conform to the Uniform Housing Code be the same as set forth in Chapter 105 of the Fridley City Code; Section 51.04.c provides that the City Manager be designated the Building Official as provided for in said Uniform Housing Code and the City Manager be authorized to designate one or more officials of the City as deputies; Section 51.04.d provides that multiple dwellings registration for � ' , Z7y the City of Fridley sha11 be continued and not repealed by the adoption of the IIniform Housing Code; and Section 51,04 e provides that the Dangerous Building Ordinance not be repealed by the adoption of this Uniform Housing Code The City Attorney stated that he asked the Minnesota League of Municipalities for information concerning housing codes used by other cities, and was informed that'the City of Fergus Fa11s and the City of St Louis Park in addition to the City of Fridley use the Unifoxm Housing Code He stated that information that the City of Eridley uses the Uniform Housing code is incorrect The City Attorney stated that he made an attempt to get a sufficient num6er of copies of the Uniform Housing Code to present to the Council He stated, � however, that he was unable to obtain these copies, 6ut he believed they could be obtained for examination by the Council at a future meeting The City Attorney stated that he provided that the Planning Commission be the IIousing Advisory and Appeals Board since the Planning Commission is closer to the Council, and the Planning Commission could refer to the Board of Appeals whatever items might be appropriately considered by the Board of Appeals. The City Attorney stated that the information and the codes might be useful to the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The City Attorney stated that the Uniform Housing Code deals with houses only and not with commercial properties. He suggested that the Council adopt the ordinance to designate Chapter 51 and adopt a Housing Code upon first reading at this meeting, then after studying copies of the Uniform Housing Code, the Council could suggest any other amendments which might be needed. Councilman Sheridan stated that he would like to see copies of the Uniform Housing Code before acting upon this ordinance Mayor Nee asked if the Council adopted this ordinance upon first reading at this Council Meeting, when the second reading would be. The City Attorney answered that the second reading could take place 7 days later. Mayor Nee asked whether it would be possible for the Planning Commission to study the Uniform Housing Code before the Regular Council Meeting of December 6th The City Manager answered, "Yes." Mayor Nee stated that he is convinced that the City of Fridley needs to adopt a housing code such as the IIniform Housing Code. Councilman Wright stated that this matter could be passed upon first reading and referred to the Planning Commission, and studied Uy the Planning Commission, � before the Council adopts the ordinance upon second reading. Councilman Sheridan stated that he would prefer to refer the matter to the Planning Commission first and ask them to study it. He stated that he did not like to vote on a sub�ect which he has not studied. The City Attorney stated that he discussed the use of a building code with the Building Inspector and was informed by the Building Inspector that he is using the IIniform Building Code of 1961 rather than the T,ater Uniform Building Code fo 1963. He stated that he believes the Building Inspector should adopt the changes and conform to the Uniform Building Code of 1963. Councilman Kirkham stated that he did not wish to vote on the ordinance this evemng. Motion by Thompson to authorize the City Manager to order 20 copies of the IIniform Housing Code and refer consideration of the ordinance providing for a Uniform Housing Code to the Planning Commission Seconded by Sheridan Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimois ly, PIIRCHASE OF HEATERS FOR THE WASHROOM BIIILDING OP THE MOORE T,AKE BEACHHOUSE: The City Manager stated that this item is a cost of less than 51000 and could be installed without advertising for bids, He stated, however, that he wished to have the Council authorize the Administration to purchase and install � these heaters, Mayor Nee asked whether it would be possible to use the wash- room building in the wintertime if these heaters are not installed, The City Manager answered that it would not be possible. The City Engineer stated further that because of the high water table in this area, it is necessary to heat the slab of the washroom huilding at a temperature above freezing to keep the slab from being damaged by frost, Motion by Thompson to authorZZe the Administration to purchase and install heaters in the washroom building of the Moore Lake Beachhouse Seconded by Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously ��U I'RIDLEY - BI,AINE AGREEMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF COIINTY DITCH �k17: The City Manager stated that the Council previously discussed improvement of County ditch -0f17 with the City Council of Blaine in a �oint meeting. He stated that the Council agreed to the principles of the agreement at that time, and this agreement would formalize the action of the City Council. The City Manager stated that Anoka County needs this agreement before they can begin work to improve County ditch �F17. The City Attorney stated that this evening is the first time he has seen a copy of this agreement. He stated that he discussed it with the City Engineer and the City Engineer info�ed him that the agreement provides for construction of an open ditch and the cost is not significant. The City Engineer stated that he would like to point out that if at any time Fridley should decide to enclose the open ditch and pipe the storm sewer, the cost would be tremendous. He stated that as long as the ditch remains an open ditch with no more pipeing than the culverts needed under roads and rail- r oad, the cost to the City of Fridley would not be great Councilman Wright asked the City Engineer whether it was the purpose of the agreement that there would be only improvement of an open ditch with the installation of culverts where necessary to cross roads. The City Engineet answered, "Yes." Mayor Nee stated that the Village of Blaine made agreements for a contract on the basis of the Joint Council Meeting with the City of Fridley, and would need this resolution in order to act on those contracts. The City Manager stated that if the Council sees fit to adopt this agreement, it would be necessary for the Council to pass a resolution to do so. The City Attorney suggested that the Council adopt a motion authorizing the Mayor and the City Manager to execute the agreement, and ordering the City Attorney to prepare a resolution and place the same on the agenda of the following Council Meeting. Motion by Sheridan to authorize the City Manager and the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Fridley and the City of Blaine for improvement of County ditch -0�17, and direct the Administration to prepare the appropriate resolution for consideration by the Council at the regular Council Meeting of November 15, 1965. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, the motion carried unanimously. AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY PLANNING CONSIILTANT TO REVIEW THE LAYOUT OF 61ST AVENUE NORTHEAST: Councilman Sheridan stated that he wished to have the Council authorize the City Manager to ask Hodne Associates to review the plans for construction of 61st Avenue Northeast on the property of Mr. Saliterman east of T.H. ��65. Councilman Sheridan stated that businessmen in the area questioned whether the present plans are the best possible layout for this road. He stated that lie believes Mr. Hodne should be able to answer the questions of the business- men concerning layout of the road. Motion by Sheridan to authorize the City Manager to request Hodne Associates to review the layout of 61st Avenue Northeast, east of T.H. �'k65, on the property of Mr. Saliterman. Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote, there 6eing no nays, the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT; There being no further business, Mayor Nee declared the Special Council Meeting of November 8, 1965 adjourned at 10:27 P.M. Respectfully submitted, i�v�f��-� �;�� Raymond E. Bade Secretary to theCouncil G�!��j��.�� ��'�--�- William J. Nee Mayor � ' '