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MOTION by Councilman Wright that both parties be <<,presented at the ner.t
City Council meeting, also a representative oF the MAC, and if only one
party is present, there be an opinion from the City Attorney on the serious-
ness of the complaints. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
MODIFIED SITE LAYOUT FOR CITY HALL.
The Council looked at the map received from Smiley Associates showing the
� propased changes on the site layout. The City Manager read the itemized
list of changes. Councilman Samuelson said he felt the Council should
transmit the Highway Department curb specif�cations to the contractor,
The City Manager said that if the Council concurred with these changes,
the Architect will give them to the contractor.
MOTION by Councilman Wright to receive and concur with the letter from
Smiley Associates dated November 18, 1966. Seconded by Councilinan Harris.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
MOVING OLD GARAGE FROM THE CITY PROPERTY:
Mayor Kirkham said that Mr. Christenson has an opportunity to purchase the
old garage behind City Hall and move it to his property. He showed the area
on the map that it is to be moved to. He said it will be built up against
the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company retaining wall, and that Mr. Chr�stenson
needs to know right away if he can purchase it because they are getting ready
to move it. Councilman Wright said that he should indemnify the City against
lia6ility. Councilman Harris suggested that he post a$1,000 bond. Mayor
Kirkham said that Mr. Christenson will make formal application, but he
would like an approval this evening to move it or he will miss his chance.
MOTION by Councilman Wright that permission be granted Mr Christenson
with the stipulations that he post a$1,000 damage bond and indemnify the
� City against liability of any kind, and stucco ihe garage. Seconded by
Councilman Narris, Upon a voice vote, there 6eing no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
FRIDLEY RECORD RE
Councilma� Wright said he would like to introduce the new reporter from the
Fridley Record, Mrs. Shirley Behrens. He introduced her to the mem6ers of
the Council,
ADJOURNMENT:
There 6eing no further business, Mayor, Kirkham declared the Regular Council
Meeting of November 2l, 1966 ad�ourned at 11:45 P,M,
Respectfully submitted,
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� THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 1966
The regular Council Meeting of the CiYy of Fridley was called to order by
Mayor Kirkham at 8:08 P,M,
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kirkham, Harris, Sheridan, Wright, Samuelson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1966:
MOTION by Councilman Wright to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of November 21, 1966 as subm rtted. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson,
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
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MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Ordinance #353, Waiving the reading, and '
publish. Seconded by Councilman Wright. Councilman Wright said that it might
be in order to discuss the fees to be set, and it was pointed out that this
had been done by resolution. Upon a roll call vote, Kirkham, Harris, Sheridan,
Wright and Samuelson voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
ASSESSMENTS - LOTS 1-8, BLOCK 2, RICE CRE�K TERRACE PLAT 3:
Councilman Samuelson asked what the amounts of the abatement would 6e on
Lots 1 through 5. The Finance Director said that the total assessment had
been $958.23, and the amount on the five lots would be $655-20 plus interest.
Councilman Samuelson asked if this had been the total assessment, or �ust a
balance left. The Finance Director said this would be the total as this had
�ust 6een adopted this last year. Councilman Samuelson said that the Council
knows that this area has had problems and Comstock & Davis had made a survey
and found that Lots 1 through 5 were not using the storm sewer which was
assessed against them, and he asked the Council's consideration of abating
$655.20.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to abate the assessment on Lots l, 2, 3, 4 and
5, Block 2, Rice Creek Terrace Plat No. 3• Seconded by Councilman Harris.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
ORDINANCE #354 TD AMEND 111E CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA '
BY MAKING A CHANGE IN ZONING DISTRICTS: M, SALITERMAN
Councilman Harris reviewed the fact that this was the Planned Development
District on old Central, and questioned why the comments of the Council
concerning L-he area north of Lot 5, which was to be retained as a site for
multiple dwellings, did not appear in the Ordinance, The City Manager
pointed out that this had been done by a separate motion of the Council
and will be included in the Planned Development finally approved by the
Planning Commission and City Council.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Ordinance No. 354, waiving the reading,
and pu6lish, Seconded by Councilman Wright. Upon a roll call vote, Kirkham,
Harris, Sheridan, Wright, and Samuelson voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried.
LOT SPLIT - H, M, NYGARD (TABLED 11/21/66)•
Mayor Kirkham said he had talked to Mr. Nygard and was of the opinion that
the Council should grant him this request. This split would leave a small
lot on the corner, but nothing could be 6uilt on this lot that would be in
violation of the ordinance, and any pro6lems that may arise would not be the
City's problems but Mr. Nygard's. He said that Mr. Nygard has been in
Fridley 35 years, and rt was the City who had told him what the zoning should
be, he had not requested it. Now he wants to split it and the City says it ,
should be rezoned and he would rather not. Mayor Kirkham did not feel
newcomers should come in and tell him it had to be changed. He felt the
Council could honor this request. Councilman Harris said that the Council's
previous action had been for Mr. Nygard's own protection. The City Manager
suggested that the City Attorney be asked if Mr. Nygard no longer owned this
property in the future, could someone else force the City to allow them to
build on it. Mr. Gibbs said he did not believe granting the request would be
�eopardizing the City because of the already existing code, and a successor
would only have what he is given. Councilman Wright asked Mayor Kirkham if
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Mr. Ny9ard understood that this would be undevelopable. Mayor Kirkham said
that he did understand this. Councilman Samuelson said he could go along
with the two lots. Councilman W n ght said he could agree if Mr. Nygard
understands it is undevelopable and would be willing to put it in writing.
Mayor Kirkham said he was sure he would.
MOTION by Councilman Wright that the Council reconsider their action of
November 21, 1966 regarding Lot S,it �65-14. Seconded by Councilman Harris
� Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
MOTION 6y Councilman Wright to grant Lot Split �65-14, contrary to Counc�l
Action of Novem6er 21, 1966, upon the signing of a statement by Mr. Nygard
that he understands the automatic restrictions on the westerly-most lot,
which shall be specified. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
TAXI LICENSE:
Councilman Harris asked Mr. Gi66s if the City Attorney has gotten hold of
anyone from the Airport Commission. Mr. Gibbs said that they had talked to
the security officers and the Metropolitan Airport Commission and both were
lengthy in their criticism of this taxi company, but neither seemed to have
enough interest to come and appear before the Council. Mr Gibbs said that
the Fridley license allows them to operate at the airport, but they also
have a license at Lexington so if we took away their license, it would not
solve the airport's problem. He said he felt they were asking the Council
to solve their problem but were not willing to appear, and he was of Lhe
opinion the Council should not do anything at this time. Councilman Wright
said he felt they should pursue this. He said that with the excuse that if
we took away their l�cense they would still have another one, someone has
to be the first to move. Mr. Gibbs said that the last time this was
discussed, the taxi company was trying to locate a home base, and he did
� not know when they planned to do this, but that their license comes up for
renewal May lst. Cauncilman Harris asked if the City had an adequate
ordinance covering taxi companies. The City Manager said that the City
�ust licenses them. Mr. Gibbs said that this is of little or no value.
Councilman Harris suggested the Council have an ordinance passed which
would give them something to fall back on. Mr. Gibbs recommended that the
City Attorney be allowed to revamp the taxi company ordinance and resuhmit
it to the Council for their consideration.
MOTION by Councilman Wright to table this taxi license until the license in
question comes before the Council again. Seconded by Councilman Harris.
Mayor Kirkham said he felt this action was good as he felt the Council was
being used in two ways, it allowed this taxi company to work at the airport,
and allowed the airport to use the Council to carry on a private feud.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
BUILDING STANDARDS - DESIGN CONTROL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES,
NOVEMBER 3�, 1966:
l. CONSIDERATION OF A BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
FOR STORAGE BY ALADDIN POOLS, INC, AT 181 ELY STREET NORTHEAST:
The City Manager read the motion by the Su6-Committee recommending that the
permit be granted su6ject to certain requirements. The City Manager pointed
� out that Aladdin Pools, lnc. had �ust bought this building and has not
occupied it yet, but have agreed to all the stipulations and have given
orders to clean up the property. Councilman Wright asked if this ��as a
local company. Mr. Thayer was present representing Aladdin Pools, Inc. and
explained that they werz a local company and that they built swimming pools.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to grant a Building Permit to Aladdin Pools,
Inc. at 181 Ely Street with the provisions as esta6lished by the Building
Standards - Design Control Sub-Committee as follows: (1) All exposed
concrete block (old and new) be painted. (2) A 7 foot redwood fence
(stained or painted) 6e provided to enclose the storage yard. (3� Crushed
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rock or blacktop (or better) be provided off Ashton, north of the fence, and
also front drive and parking lot. The remainder of the lot outside the fence
to be sodded or landscaped (4) A Certificate of Occupancy be issued when
all the requireinents are met. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wright.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried,
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The City Manager read the motion of the Sub-Committee recommending that the
Building Permit be granted su6�ect to a Certificate of Occupancy berng
issued when the 6uilding and site conform to the plan. Mr. Dick Johnson
was present representing the Harstad Company.
Councilman Wright said that somewhere the records shnuld show that, although
it may not have been formally established by resolution at any time in the
past, the Council is now using the Certificate of Occupancy as a device for
insuring completion of landscaping, parking and so forth. He said he felt
it was a good procedure and the Council should at some time make sure that
the procedure is not challenged by formally adopting it.
The Council looked at the plans. Councilman Wright asked if the drainage
was satisfactory for the parking area. The City Engineer said that it meets
the code, but it is very low. He said he felt the parking requirements are
insufficient in M-1 zoning.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to grant a Building Permit for construction
of the proposed industrial building at 77th Way and Beech Street. Seconded
by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there 6eing no nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the mot�on carried.
Councilman Samuelson said that Fire Inspection Chief Aldrich had mentioned
that industry is now starting to go in in the Beech Street area, and they do
not have water mains under the railroad tracks in that area. The City
Engineer said that now there are sewer mains available, and if the Council
feels they should develop a feasibility report th�ey will. Councilman
Samuelson said he felt this should be looked into at least for fire protection.
The City Engineer said there was a question of whether they would develop the
whole area or �ust that part that is developed. Councilman Samuelson said he
would meet with the City Engineer on this and talk it over.
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STREET:
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES. NOVEMBER
The City Manager read the two recommendations the Safety Committee had made
regarding these intersections. Mayor Kirkham said that the minutes should
show that the Council took note of their recomme�dation for a semaphore at
61st and 7th Street, but they are not in any position to install a semaphore
at this time. Councilman Samuelson suggested that if the children are having
trouble crossing w�th the stop sign, an officer could be present about once a
week for a check on the children. Councilman Harris said that he had had
people express that they were happy with the stop sign He said he appreciated
the problems with the four-way stop sign, but that at least we have slowed
down the traffic on 7th Street. He said that when funds are availa6le, he
felt this shou�d be one of the first areas for a semaphore. Mayor Kirkham
said he had received some calls from citizens that they were happy with the
stop sign at 59th and 7th Street also. Councilman Samuelson asked if there
had been any report of accidents at either intersection. The City Manager
said that there had been one the other day at 7th and 61st Avenue. Mayor
Kirkham said that the recommendation mentions poor visibility and asked if
this was because of the park signs. Councilman Harris said that it is hard
to see when you come down the hill. He said may6e another sign is needed
saying "sign ahead". Councilman Wright said that the Administration should
do whatever they can to make the sign more visible. He did not feel this
called for action by the Council. He said that there are people both for
and against the stop signs.
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M�TION by Councilman Harris to receive the minutes of the Safety Committee
Meeti�g of November 23, 1966. Seconded 6y Councilman Wright, Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
Mr. Lie61, Councilman elect, said that whenever there is money available in
the future, he would urge that a semaphore be installed at 61st and 7th
Street as this is a very dangerous intersection.
THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING, NOVEMBER 28, 1966;
MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive and file the Minutes of the November 28,
ig66 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR GRADING - MELODY MANOR PARK:
The City Manager explained that the Parks and Recreation �epartment had a
reduced budget for 1966, and they are about $2,000 over-expended. He said
that if the Council is so inclined to go ahead with this pro�ect approximately
$3700 would have to be transferred to the Parks 6udget from other parts of
the budget.
The Consulting Engineer showed the Council a map of the Melody Manor Park
a�d explained that a proposed bw lding would require sanrtary sewer service
and water service. He said Yhat the map of the general layout fits the
mosaic scheme the Parks and Recreation Commission has. Councilman Harris
asked what the estimate had been on the grading. Mr. Comstock could not
recall the exact figure, but said that apparently there is some desire to
get the bids in this year. 7he City Manager said that some funds will have
to be transferred from some other department if they call for bids to be
able to get the Federal Government matching funds.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson that the Council proceed with ihe Melody Manor
Park pro�ect and authorize bids for grading. Seconded by Councilman Harris.
Councilman Wright said that before the Government funds were available,
this was one park [hat could have given way to the development of parks in
the southern part of the City, particularly in the 3rd Ward, but he will
vote for this pro�ecY because matching funds are available which will be
a net gain to the CiYy of Fridley. He said he wanted to remind the Council
that parks are needed in the 3rd Ward. Councilman Sainuelson said he
appreciated Gouncilman Wright's feelings on this, and he will do whatever
he can for the 3rd Ward.
Vote upon the motion authorizing bids for grading was a voica vote, and there
being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried,
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �#170-1966. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION #171-1966 APPROUING MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PLANS FOR DITCH
IMPROVEMENT - SP Q285-1&;
The City Manager said that the Highway Department had indicated that someone
was going to be present at the Council Meeting, but no one was present. The
City Engineer showed the Council a map of the area, and explained that the
Highway Department's ditch had been washed out pretty badly by the water
from the drive-in theatre, some of rt will be taken care of by City sewers,
and they are proposing to construct curbs and improve the ditch and hope
this will take care of the problem. Mayor Kirkham asked why they needed a
resolution when it was all on their own property. The City Engineer said
that anything they do in Fridley needs the Council's approval.
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MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution ir171-1966. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
ION �172-1966 - 0
R PROJECT
The City Manager said that this was �ust a matter of formality as waivers
had been obtained.
MOTION hy Councilma� Harris to adopt Resolution �172-1966. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
KESULUTION #�I/3-lybb - DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY I
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS OF 1957, CHAPTER 385: (STORM SEWER F
MOTION 6y Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #173-1966. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
iION n174-1966 - DIRECTING THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF TEMPORARY IMPROVE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS OF 1957. CHAPTER 985: (STORM SEWER PROJECT NO
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #�174-1g66. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
ON #175-1
OF 1957. CHAPTER 385: (1965 STREETS
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �175-1966. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
RESDLUTION ir176-1966 - DIRECTING THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF TEMPORARY I
MOTlON by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �`176-1966. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
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WITH LAWS OF 1957. CHAPTER
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #177-1966. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
ON ¢/178-1966 - DIRECTING THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT
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MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #17$-1966. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION �179-1966 - DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY IMP
IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS OF 1957. CHAPTER 385: (STREET PROJECTS
MOTION 6y Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �179-1966. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
MOTION 6y Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �{180-1966. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
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MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution ,�181-1966. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried,
RESOLUTION #182-1966 DIRECTING THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF TEMPORARY IMPROVEMEN
BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS OF 1957, CHAPTER 385: (STREET PROJECTS {i1966-1
#{i966-2, �,1966-3 AND #1g66-4)
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �182-1966. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. lJpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
ION ,�183-1966 - AIJTHORIZfNG AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECI
ENTS ON LOTS 10 AN� 11. BLOCK l. PARCEL 460. HILLCREST ADDITION:
MOTION 6y Councilman Wright to adopt Resolution #183-1966. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor K�rkham
declared the motion carried.
RESOLUTION r�184-19b6 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS ON PARCEL 30, LOT 3, BLOCK l, CITY VIEW ADDlTION AND PARCEL 20,
LOT 2, BLOCK 1, CITY VIEW ADDITI�N:
MOTION by Councilman Wright to adopt Resolution /f184-1966. Seconded by
Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried.
CLAIMS;
MOTION 6y Councilman Harris to approve for payment General and Pu61ic
� Utilities Claims �10240 through #10576. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
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MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve for payment LEquor Claims i�59$
through n625. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there
being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
ESTIMATES.
Councilman Wright asked the City Engineer if there were any expenses incurred
due to the mistake on the contractor's part on the reservoir, that could be
recouped, The City Engineer said no there were not, as this was part of the
contract. The City Manager said that the Consulting Engineers have followed
the standard procedures on this.
MOTION 6y Councilman Harris to approve for payment the following estimates:
Petersen-Templin, Inc.
6402 - 56th Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 554z$
Estimate �#6 (FINAL) for work completed for
construction of Water Improvement Pro�ect
No. 75-C, Schedule 1, according to contract
(Three Million Gallon Reservoir)
Sandstrom & Hafner
749 Forest Dale Road
St. Paul, Minnesota 55112
Estimate #3 for work completed this date for
the construction of Water, Sanitary Sewer and
Storm Sewer Improvement Project No, 79, accord-
ing to contract (Commerce Park, Swanstrom Court)
518>372.10
$ g,415.44
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Sandstrom & Hafner (Continued)
Estimate �4 for work completed this date for
the construction of Water,5anitary Sewer and
Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 79, accord-
ing to contract (Commerce Park, Swanstrom Court)
Barton Contracting Company
1030 - 89th Avenue North
Osseo, Minnesota
Estimate #3 for the construction of Street
Improvement Pro�ect No. 1966-5, according
to contract (Innsbruck 5th Addition)
Hennepin Black Topping Company, Inc,
Post Office Box �2675
New Brighton, Minnesota
Estimate /f4 (FINAL) for Street Improvement
Pro�ect No. 1964-1, according to contract
and Change Order No. 1 dated Septem6er 8,
1g64. (Ironton Street, 77th Way, 75th Avenue,
Woody Lane, 52nd Avenue, 2z Street, 66th Avenue)
Underground Services, Inc.
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Estimate �l (FINAL)
Improvement No, 81
Street N. E.)
Suburban Engineering, Inc.
6875 Highway �65 N. E.
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
for Storm Sewer
(75th and Able
Final Estimate for Staking and
Inspection for Project No. 81
Storm Sewer Underground Services, Inc.
Contract (75th and Able Street)
$24,694.89
$10,559.50
$ 6,722.68
$ 7,028.10
$ 1,028.82
The motion was seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being
no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
LICENSES:
The City Manager said that on the Taxicab License for the Heights Cab
Corporation, the Chief of Police had checked out the owner and the drivers
have been checked out by the Columbia Heights Police.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to approve the following licenses:
CIGARETTE:
Riverside Standard
8100 East River Road
Fridley, Mrnnesota
SERVICE STATION LICENSE:
Riverside Standard
8100 East River Road
Fridley, Mrnnesota
TAXICAB LICENSE:
Heights Cab Corporation
903 - 40th Avenue N. E.
Columbia Heights, Minnesota
by: James A. Armstrong
by; James A. Armstrong
by: Robert W. Milbrath
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LICENSES (CONTINUED):
GAS SERVICES:
Harris Brothers Plumbing Company
217 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, Mi�nesota
GENERAL CONTRACTORS:
Melby Construction, Incorporated
5700 Twin Lake Terrace
Minneapolis, Minnesota
�. M. Noyes Construttion Co.
100 West Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota
HEATING CONTRACTOR:
Harris Brothers Plumbing Company
217 West Lake Street
Min�eapolis, Minnesota
MASONRY CONTRACTOR:
by: Lloyd Harris
by
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Dale K. Melby
Paul J. Noyes
by; Lloyd Harris
Leo 0. Sanders Concrete Contracting
2418 California Street N. E.
Minneapolis, Minnesota by: Leo 0. Sanders
SIGN ERECTION:
Sunset Signs
6670 Channel Road N. E.
Fridley, Minnesota
Meyers Sign Service, Inc.
6416 Highway No. 7
St. Louis Park. Minnesota
by: Sigler Aanestad
by; Arthur G. Meyers
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The motion was seconded by Councilman Wright. Upon a voice vote, there being
no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
PETITIONS:
PETITION #37-1966 - IMPROVED ROAD, 63RD AVENUE FROM UNIVERSITY TO 4TH STREET:
MOTIQN by Councilman Wright to receive Petition i#37-1966 and turn it over
to the Administration for processing. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson.
Upon a voice vote, there being ho nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the mption
carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
(A) LOCKE LAKE ASSDCIATIDN: SNOWMOBILES
FIRST READING OF OR�INANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE �3z1:
Councilman Wright said that the Council has received two or three versions
of the request from the Locke Lake Association regard�ng the Snowmobile
Ordinance. Councilman Wright read the most recent request which was to
accept Ordinance rr321 with the following changes:
(a} No MINOR shall operate any sucli motor-driven ski or sled
vehicle except with the permission and consent of those
owning such vehicles and all operation must be under direct
parental supervision.
(b) Unchanged except that all vehicles must be adequa[ely muffled.
(c) Unchanged except no operation after g;00 P,M,
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A visitor to the Council Meeting asked how the Council would define "adequately
muffled". Councilman Wright said he felt it should be the same as for cars and
it should be essential that people stay well within the limit and not try to
test it to the limit. Councilman Sheridan said that it should mean original
equipment or better.
Councilman Sheridan said that he had been a proponent of this ordinance a
year ago, and he would have no ob�ection to amending the ordinance as proposed
by the Locke Lake Association. Councilman She n dan suggested they could
pass it on lst reading and the City Attorney could bring it back in proper '
form for the next meeting. Councilman Harris said the City Attorney has a
suggested ordinance drawn up which would require a valid Minnesota Drivers
License. He said that according to the Association's amendment, a 20 year
old is still a minor and would need parental supervision. Councilman
Sheridan said that he would take issue with the need for a driver's license
as this would prohibit an adult who did not have a driver's license from
driving a snowmobile. Mr. Gibbs said that as prosecutor, it would be hard
to define parental supervision, and that both Min�eapolis and St. Paul have
passed an ordinance requiring driver's licenses.
The Council and the visitors to the Council Meeting from the Locke Lake
Association discussed how parental supervision should be interpreted, and
whether a driver's license should be reqw red. One visitor felt that a
15 or 16 year old with a d n ver's license and a knowledge of the machines
workability should be able to drive. Mr. Schmedeke told of'an aduit woman
who had never driven a car, driving a snowmobile for the first time and
falling off.
Mayor Kirkham said that in passing an Ordina�ce, the Council has to think
of the City as a whole, and the ordinance must be adaptable to the whole
City. He said that in his estimation the City Attorney's revised ordinance
should satisfy their group also. Councilman Wright asked if he were correct
in assuming that most of the members felt it should be restricted to a
valid drivers license. Several visitors said this was not correct - they
felt this was for children, and they should be able to drive them also. ,
They pointed out that a 5 year old could drive a motor boat. Councilma�
Samuelson said he would prefer the drivers livense as this would be clear
cut as f-ar as the police officers would be concerned. Mr. Wilbur Whitmore
suggested they could include people with learner permits also.
Councilman Wright mentioned the possibility,of the Parks Department roping
off an area for snowmobiles only and this was discussed. Councilman Harris
asked if the peopie could get together and find a definable area. One
visitor mentioned it should be no closer than 50 feet except on their own
property. Councilman Samuelson said he would not like an ordinance without
a drivers license provision as long as this ordinance was for every Fridley
waterway. He said he could go along with an ordinance for Locke Lake alone.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to amend present Ordinance ¢f321 as submitted
by the City Attorney that would be valid throughout the City of Fridley with
the exception of Locke Lake as follows,
(a) No person shall operate any such motor-driven ski or
sled vehicle unless he has a valid Minnesota Drivers
License
(6) That motor-driven ski or sled vehicles shall not be used
on public water or waterways if such' use is prohibited
and such prohibition is posted by the Director of Parks
and Recreation. Otherwise such use of such vehicles shall ,
be permitted. All such motor driven ski or sled vehicles
shall be adequately muffled.
(c) No person shall operate any motor-driven ski or sled
vehicle before daylight or after 9;00 P,M,
and initiate another ordinance primarily for Locke Lake with the same pro-
visions as to time and muffling, with the exception of Item A which would
be revised to read (a) No Minor shall operate any such motor-driven ski
or sled vehicle except with the permission and consent of those owning
such vehicles and all operation must be under direct parental supervision.
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Councilman Wright suggested they take these two suggestions separately. He
said that on the first part, he was sure the Council could make this change
as submrtted by the City Attorney and all agree to �t, with the addition
to item (a) of the words, "or a valid Minnesota Learner"s Permit and accompanied by
a licensed driver." They could consider th�s the f�rst readrng, and make
this the general Citiy Ordinance with the exception of Locke Lake. Council-
man Samuelson said this was completely acceptable to him. Seconded by
Councilman Harris. Upon a roll call vote, Kirkham, Harris, Sheridan,
� Wright and Samuelson voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
Councilman Harris asked the Locke Lake Association if they could meet for a
meeting of the minds on the placing of the boundaries for the Snowmobiles
and ask the Park Director to attend the meeting.
MOTION by Councilman Wright that the following be in effect for the next
two weeks: That for Locke Lake, Section A of the Ordinance �ust passed is
waived and an area is to be laid out for the use of motor ski vehicles as
soon as possible and posted by the Park Director in consultation wiih the
Locke Lake Association, and that those that do not meet the specifications
of Item A and operate in this area will be under adult supervision. Council-
man W n ght said that at the end of Yhis period there should be something more
final. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
Councilman Samuelson said that he felt the Administration should prepare a
publicity release for the newspapers on what the Council is doing to take
away any doubts the people may have, and so that everyone will be aware of
the policy the police will be following.
(B) CONSUL7ING ENGINEERS: W-75-A:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur wPth the conclusions of Comstock and
Davis, Inc., and receive and file the letters. Seconded by Councilman
� Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor I<irkham declared
the motion carried.
(C STEWART: GAILSVIEW ADDfTION PLAT
Mr. Wayne Stewart was present at the Council Meeting. The City Manager asked
him if his property had been checked out by the Health Inspector. Mr. Stewart
said that the condition of the so�l was all right, but there had 6een one
spot where the depth had noY been deep enough, 6ut because of the split
level type of home he is building the site plan can be built up 4 to 6 feet.
Councilman Wright mentioned that it was against the Council's policy to allow
septic tanks, but this area is hemmed in. Mayor Kirkham said that under the
circumstances he could see no reason why the Council could not allow rt.
Councilman Harris pointed out that Mr. Stewart should make sure he files the
plat this time.
MDTION by Councilman Wright to reapprove the final plat for Gailsview Plat
and waive the rehearing, sub�ect to the approval of the Health Inspector.
All stipulations mentioned on the firsY passing of the plat will still
hold. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being
no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
(D) GOTII�JALDT: LICENSE
� Councilman Wright said that the substance of the letter was essentially
given orally by himself at the last Council Meeting. Mayor Kirkham asked
about this not being a new license. The City Manager said that previously
the Mayor had handled this himself until the City went to the new licensing
system.
Mr. Savelkoul was present and explained that the State some years ago
passed a law, apprently before Fridley had a Crty Ord m ance, and since
then Maple Lanes has had approval from the State. He said they would fill
out a State License and send it to the City and the Chief of Police and
Mayor were required to sign it before it was sent to the State. He said
they have received permissiorr from the State of MinnesoL-a since 1962 and
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this is the first year that a form has been sent to them from the City.
Mr. Savelkoul said he should point out that this set up arrangement is a
small item to them and more of a convenience for the bowlers. He said
they had gone to some expense to wall off the area to comply with State
Law and it has been inspected by the State. He said he appreciated the
Council's concern for minors but their bowling leagues are adult leagues.
Councilman Harris said that sometimes it could be hard to keep the drinkers
off the bowling lanes and this could present problems, but since they have
had a license he felt it was open for reconsideration. Councilman Samuelson �
said it had been his understanding that it was a brand new application.
Mr. Savelkoul introduced the other two owners, Mr. Bill Gottwaldt and
Mr. Dick Gottwaldt, and pointed out the areas near Fridley that have on-sale
licenses, and said that if they were checked it would be found that they
give the Crties no problems.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to reconsider the action of the Council taken
at the Council Meeting of November 21, 1966 regarding the Maple Lanes Public
Drinking Place License. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote,
there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the Public Drinking Place License for
Maple Lanes without the stipulation i�dicated at the prior meeting. Seconded
by Councilman Wright. Upon a voice vote, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
Councilman Harris told Mr. Savelkoul that he hoped his efforts at the Capitol
will enhance Fridley's chance to attract nice eating places, hotels and so
forth. Councilman Samuelson said that on any matter with respect to Fridley
that may come up, they would he very happy to meet with Mr. Savelkoul.
Mr. Liebl said he was interested in a Sunday closing law initiated hy the
State and not by the City of Fridley.
(E) JAEGER: LDT TRANSFER '
Cou�cilman Harris said that he had received this letter from Mr. Jaeger
explaining that he feels the lots he owns in Riverview Heights are
unbuildable as they are the lowest in the area, and there is the water
hazard. He said that Mr. Jaeger has built a dental office at 56th Avenue
and 4th Street and there is a 40 foot tax deli�quent lot next door which
he will use for parking purposes, and he is interested in finding some way
to trade the lots he owns in Riverview Heights for this 40 foot lot. He
said Mr. Jaeger felt it would be possible to use the Riverview Heights lots
for a park and the tax delinquent property is not bringing in any tax money.
The City Manager said he had been unable to contact Mr. 0'Bannon, but that
at one time, Mr. 0'Bannon had proposed they put "for sale" signs on some
of these lots if the Council would permit three year payments of assessments
instead of immediate payment, 6ut maybe they could be sold directly. Council-
man Harris said Mr. Jaeger felt the City should pay the assessments for what
Lots 1 through 5 were worth. He said that the City could not seil the lot,
but the Council could suggest that Mr. Jaeger approach the County to purchase
the lot. The City Manager said that the County has indicated they are not
interested. Councilman Wright said that Block Z would 6e a scenic addition,
and he would like to have it if it did not mean an expenditure of park funds,
but there are other places the City Wants more, if funds are available.
Councilman Sheridan asked what taxes were on the property. Councilman
Harris said that he had paid the taxes in 1964, so that in January there will
be two years taxes on �t. The Council looked at the map of the area. The '
City Manager asked if there wasn't some talk of trading if the owner paid
the taxes on one of the lots. Mayor Kirkham said he believed it was his
own lot he was to pay taxes on. Councilman Harris pointed out that the
Council is talking here of trading five lots for one lot. Councilman Wright
asked if he would pay the $872.71 delinquent taxes. Councilman Wright
suggested that if Mr. Jaeger would agree to pay all the back assessments
in full and work with the County, the City could absorb the loss on the
Riverview Heights lots.
Councilman Wright said that, if it can be worked out legally and with the
County, the Council's policy will be that if Mr. Jaeger will pay the back
assessments in f-ull on Lot 18, Block 3, Hamilton's Addition to Mechanicsville,
the Council will agree with an exchange.
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MOTION 6y Councilman Wright that the Administration inform Mr. Jaeger of the
Council's decision. Seconded by Councilman Harris, and upon a voice vote,
there 6eing no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
VISITORS:
(A) CLIFF'S TAXI COMPANY:
� A representative for Cliff's Taxi Company was present at the Council Meeting
and said that he understood the Council had issued a license to another Taxi
Cab Company which would make a total of four licenses in Fridley. He said
that their company has been here two years and only gets about 15 calls a
day out of Fridley, so they must work about 20 hours a day to stay in
business and this will force them out Councilman Samuelson pornted out
that the Council just gives the companies a license to operate. Mr Gibbs
said that the Council cannot limit the number of licenses under the
ordinance or they would have grounds to take it to court He explained
that Minneapolis can limit the number because they grant franchises.
Councilman Wright pointed out that if the Council were to consider a
fra�chise basis, there would be competition for the franchise. Council-
man Sheridan said that if they did not like the ordrnance, they did not
have to come in and apply for a license. Mayor Kirkham said that the
Council has �ust discussed this earlier in the meeting and will be looking
at the ordinance again. He said they appreciate the comments and they will
be taken under consideration in revamping the ordinance.
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MR. DAVID SCHAAF
Councilman Harris said he would like to acknowledge the presence of
Mr. David Schaaf who is now Associate Editor of the Fridley Free Press
Newspaper.
(C) MR, WILBUR WHITMORE - FRIDLEY IMAGE COMMITTEE:
Mr. Whitmore explained the plans to reactivate Che Fridley Image Committee
�nto an act�ve committee which would draw together ali the organizations
in Fridley in a united effort for a festival type of thing that would
promote the community itself. He said they have written and invited a
number of the major organizations to meet this coming Thursday, December $,
1966, at the Ganterbury Inn to draw up committees and start plans for this
coming summer. He said they are askrny each organization to send two
delegates, and they would also like the Mayor, City Manager and one
Councilman to represent the Council.
Mayor Kirkham asked Councilman-Elect Frank Liebl if he would represent the
Council in working with the Fridley Image Committee. Mr, Liebl said that
he would be very willing to do this.
RE�UCED WATER RATES:
Councilman Harris stated that at the previous Council Meeting, the Counc�l
had authorized a reduction in water rates by 10% effective the first quarter,
and he felt that it behooves the Council to inform the public of this by
stamping on the statement that the water rate this month reflects a reduction
of 10%. The City Manager said that it would be possible to do this.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to inform the citizens of the reduction 6y 10%
of the water rates by stamping this information on the first quarter's billing
Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motio� carried.
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Counc�lman Wright explained that this resolution is merely a classif�cation
of intent. He said this is the first time the Council has used the word
"ceiling" in working through the 1967 Budget, and this is to give some kind
of assurance that it is not a case where every position is worth only as much
money as the City can afford to pay for it, 6ut on the other hand, they
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did not want to imply that there was an absolute ceiling and that a man
could not get anything but longevity raises thereafter which would be a
radical reduction in incentive to improve on the �06. He said longevity
raises run every three to five years and are only about 2Z% which runs
less than the typical increases in the cost of living. Councilman Wright
said he was sure that the Council intended that Fridley should remain
competitive with similar sur�rounding communities, and what is called a
salary ceilrng is neither a guarantee to a person holding a �ob or a limit
to that salary forever. It would be a basis for calculating longevity '
pay raises and also meant to reflect the going market for services in a
particular position, taking into account seniority and experience. He
asked the Council if they felt this was the language that was intended
when the word "ceiling" was first introduced. Councilman Harris said he
felt this clarified the point.
MOTION by Councilman Wright to adopt Resolution #185-1966. Seconded by
Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
LlQUOR STORE MANAGER AND ASSISTANT INCREASE:
Councilman Sheridan said that some tame ago the City Manager, Councilman
Samuelson and himself had discussed an increase for the liquor store
manager and assistant which had not been included in the hudget, a�d if
it was acceptable to the rest of the Council he would like to make it a
motion.
MOTIDN by Councilman Sheridan to proceed with the recommendation of the
City Manager with regard to an increase for the Liquor Store Manager a�d
Assistant.
Mayor Kirkham asked what the figures were. Councilman Wright pointed out
that this was smaller than the average City increase. The City Manager
said that Mr. McGuire had been with the City 5 years and this would be '
his second raise. Mayor Kirkham said he remembered this suggestion 6eing
raised around the first of the year and that he had ob�ected at that time,
Councilman Sheridan said that he had oh�ected at that time also. Council-
man Samuelson said the increase would be less than the cost of living rise
in the period of the two years, and he was in favor of the increase.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, Mayor
Kirkham voting nay, the motion carried.
CITY CHARTER REVIEW:
Mayor Kirkham said he felt it was time to have a review of the whole City
Charter and he would entertain a motion to direct the City Administration
to write a letter to all the members of the Charter Commission to find out
�f they still wish to serve in that capacity to determine if there are
vacancies and if there are, the Council should take steps to fill the
vacancies and ask the City Charter Commission to review the charter.
Councilman Harris suggested that the letter indicate that doing the
complete charter will take a considerable amount of work and time and not
�ust one meetiny. Mayor Kirkham said that this could be a pro�ect that
may last all of next year and it would be well for them to start now so any
suggestions they have could be voted on at the next regular election. The
City Manager said that there was a motion in the records for the Charter
Commission to brrng suggested Charter changes back to the Council
June 1, 1967. '
MOTION 6y Councilman Harris that the Administration write letters to
all members of the Charter Commission so that the Commission can be
brought up to full strength. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a
voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried,
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Kirkham declared the Regular Council
Meeting of December 5. 1966 ad�ourned at 10:32 P,M,
Respectfully submitted,
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J CK 0, KIRKHAM - MAYOR
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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19> 1966
The Regular Council Meeting of the City of Fridley was called to order by
Mayor Kirkham at 8:D0 P,M,
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Kirkham, Harris, Sheridan, Wright, Samuelson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER�_1966.
MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council
Meeting of December 5, 1966 as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan.
Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
PUBLIC NEARING ON REZONING - PART OF LaTS 7& 9, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION #23,
BLOCK 22,23, FRIDLEY PARK ADDITION:
The City Manager read the Notice of Hearing. Mayor Kirkham asked if there
was anyone appearing in opposition to this petition,
Mr. John L. Cullen, 6668 East River Road, said he was opposed to any change
of the zoning from R-1 to R-3A (multiple dwellings), and from C-15 to C-2-5
in Parcel nl. He said he believed this change would create a fantastic
traffic snarl in this area, which is bad enough as it is. He said this
would 6e expensive for everyone and may cause some loss of life.
Mr. Herman Ku6ow, 6654 East River Road, said he was opposed to this rezoning
as it had been his understanding when he bought his house that this was for
residential zoning only.
Mr. Wm. C. Plum, 6652 East River Road, said he was in full accord with
Mr. Cullen and with the property owner adjacent to him and would highly
recommend agarnst a shopping area because of the traffic in the area.
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These property owners said they lived on the west side of East River Road
and to the north of the propased rezoniny. Mr. Kubow said that his next
door neighbor, Mrs. Benz, feels the same way about this. He said this looks
like encroachment on the residential area which every home owner would resist.
Mr. 6ob Schroer showed the property owners his plans on a map and explained
that the reason he was asking for the rezoning on the 150 foot strip was as
a buffer for the commercial they are trying to get rezoned. Councilman
Wright said that the City has had a lot of trouble with zoning on East River
Road and the Planning Commission has also, and the one thing he was sure
all of them would like to see was a chance for Bob to upgrade his business
into a first class farmer's market and at the same time limit the growth of
commercial. He said that buffering consists of putting a barrier at the
end of commercial, which will be compatible to commercial, and also a good
neighbor to residential and which commercial cannot �ump over. Councilman
Wright said that Mr. Schroer had been told this and had come 6ack with a plan
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