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02/20/1967 - 00021089SPECIAL COiIIVCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 13, 1967 MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to table this item i�ntil the next Regular Council Meeting of February 20, 1967, Seconded hy Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Pro Tem Harris declared the motion carried. ADJOIIRNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Harris declared the Special Council Meeting oP February 13, 1967 ad�ourned at 9;58 P.M Respectfully submitted, , � i � =t i ' � > >/ %�� l�.Z�/ .'�'= _ �, _.,o , ., Mary�Lu Strom Secretary to the Council � ��� J% /// V GLC� ��% a-� Z� G� �' ° � YOR PRO TEI[ - DAVSD 0. IIARI2.IS f THE MINiJTES OF TIIE RPGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 1967 The Regular Council Meeting of the CYty of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Kirkham at 8;07 P.M., February 20, 1967. ROLL CALL MEMEERS PF.ESENT: MEMbERS ABSENT: OPENING CERIlMONY: Kirkham, Harrzs, Lieb1, Samuelson, Sheridan None Mayor Kirkham asked that the audience stand and say the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. DARREL CLARK AWARDED "EMPLOYEE OF THE Y�AR" PLAQUE: Mayor Kirkham stated that the City Council has decided to award a plaque to the outstanding employee of the year, and he asked Mr, Darrel Clark to come forward. Mayor Kirkham said that it was his pleasure to present this award to Mr. Darrel Clark who was voted by the department heads as the outstanding employee of 1966. APPROVAL OF MINi7TP�S, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBAUAAY 6, 1967: Mayor ICirkham called attention to page 24 of the Council Minutes, under the heading, "OMAN HOUSE". In the second paragraph, third line, it should read "Seconded by Councilman Harris." MOTION by Councilman IIarris to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 6, 19Ci7 as corrected. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, SP�CIAL COUNCIL PIEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 1967: Councilman Liebl said that on Page 34 of the Minutes, the address in the last liae under the heading, "SNOW PLOWING OF ALLEYS° should be changed to read, ' , � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 1967 "regarding snow plowing the a11ey at 47th and 48th Avenue between 2nd Street and Main Street". MOTION '6y Councilman Liebl to adopt the Minutes of the Special Council � Meeting of February 13, 1967 as corrected. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor 1Cirkham declared the motion carried. ADOPTION OF AGENllA: Mayor Kirkham suggested the Council delete Item 3, "Second Reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 45, Board of Appeals" and Item 4,^Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 45, Section 45,19", from the agenda as the Council is not ready to discuss them this evening. MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the agenda with the suggested deletions Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Rirkham declared the motion carried. PIERCE STREET DRAINAGE (TABLED 2/6/67): The City Engineer said that he and Councilman Harris have looked at the site since the last Council Meeting. He reviewed the three alternates that had been pointed out to the Council, (1) Bui1d a swale. (2) Wait until the City puts storm sewer in this area. (3) The people's request that the City fi11 in about 8" to reduce the depth of the water standing in the street. Councilman Harris said that it is �ust about impossible to raise the street grade to drain the water to the lake, and he suggested that until a swale � could be built to eliminate the pondiag in the street, the City solicit the use of a pump and pump the water to the back lot line and into the 1ake. Mayor Kirkham asked if he was suggesting this as a stop-gap solution. Councilman Harris said this was about the only possibility he could see, until summer when the City Could talk to the people about a swale. MOTION by Councilman Harris to direct the Adr�inistration, that when it becomes apparent that water is standing on Pierce Street, the Engineering Department provide means to pump the water out of the low point in the street through the easement to the back property lines. Seconded hy Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there Ueing no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION ��26-1967 - SETTING PENALTIES FOR NON-l�TTENDANCE AT COiTNCIL MEE T INGS : Councilman Harris stated that he had brought this item up some time last year and a resolution had been enacted for the balance of 1966. This new one would be for the year 1967. IIe said he felt it was iair to all members of the Council and gave them an opportunity to miss a reasonable number of meetings, and will also set the position that the Council is here to enact the business of the City as much as possiUle, Mayor Kirkham said he was in favor of the Resolution but would like to add something to the effect that Rules 1, 2, 3, would be effective except when the absentee is representing the City at some official function, for example, heariags before the � legislature, in which case the Councilman would sti11 be representing the City and should not be fined. Councilmaa Samuelson said he agreed with this. Mayor Kirkham suggested that they insert number 4. "except when representing the City at an official function", if the Council agreed. Councilman Liebl said he would like to see Item No. 3 raised from three meetings to five meetings, hecause of work schedules some Councilmen might miss a special meeting and three absences in three years were not many. Councilman IIarris explained that this resolution covers only a one year period, and he felt it would only inclu.de meetings held in the evening hours. The City Manager REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 1967 said that there must be 12 hours written notice. Councilman Lieb1 said he felt it should be 24 hours, in case someone was out of town. MOTION by Councilman Harris that Item 3 on this_resolution be taken out all together. Playor Kirkham said he agreed with this. He said that it is the ' reguLar meetings the Council is obligated to when they are sworn in, and it is hard to obligate themselves to special meetings this far ahead of time, Councilman Harris said his motion is to delete a penalty of $25.00 for special meetings, and replace it with a provision that Ru1es 1 and 2 are in e£fect except when a Councilman is representing the City at an official function, and to adopt Resolution #26-1967 as reworded. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Councilman Sheridan explained the resolution to the audience. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. BILLBOARD ON CITY PROPERTY (TABL�D 2/13/67)• Mr. Tom Janutka, a representative of the Fridley Jaycees, described the proposed billboard that they would like to erect on the southwest corner of the City Hall property. He explained that other organizations would be able to use the billboard also, as it wi11 be for all community service. Mayor Kirkham said he thought it sounded like a handsome sign, and asked if it would ever be used for commercial advertising. Mr. Janutka said that it would not be, and that the bylaws wouLd be the same as they were for the previous billboard. P4ayor Kirkham asked them if they had considered the location at the apron by the fire staCion. Mr. Janutka said that they would Like it anywhere in this area, but they thought that this was an entrance for parking. Mr. Janutka said they had considered other locations such as by the Red Ow1 Store and by the National Tea Store, but felt it , should be on the Crty property as it is a community thing. The Council looked at the site plan for the new City Hall, and discussed with Mr. Sanutka and Mr. Donald Blair, President of the Jaycees, the sign that is presently at the northwest corner making that location less desirable, the availability of the suggested fire station location for changing letters, putting shrubs and white rock around the base. A visitor to the Council Meeting suggested the billboard be put up in Commons park which is City property already designated for recreational facilities. Mr. B1air said they did not propose to put the billboard in a park. He said that it will be used by other clubs also, and can be used by the City Recreation Department, He said they have spent four months working on this idea. They had proposed to build it themselves, 6ut had contracted to have it built so that it would go with the City Ha11. MOTION by Councilman Harris that the Council gxant permission fox the Saycees to build a billboard across from the apron of the firehall driveway as discussed with the two representatives. Councilman Harris asked if they were aware that the lighting and electric work for the new building will be underground, and asked if they could provide this kind of service. The representatives said they could. The motion was seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ALLEY PLOWING (47TH TO 48TH, 2ND STREET TO MAIN STREET) (TASLED 2/6/67): � Councilman Lieb1 said that there were four people present at the meeting who would like to have a definite answer on what the Council wi11 do about alley plowing between 47th and 48th Avenue, 2nd Street to Main Street. Councilman Liebl said that there are 14 garages involved and he would like to see the alley plowed, maybe not every time, but whenever possible. Councilman Harris said he agreed with Councilman Liebl as these people LJ 1 L J REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 1967 were given permission to build the garages and it is the City's duty to provide service for them. He said that the City picks up cars as snowbirds, if they are parked on the street, but these people have no alternative if they cannot get into their garages. He said he would concur with Council- man Liebl and ask that the City plow this alley and the other alleys in Fridley. He suggested that because the alleys are narrow, the people taho wish their alleys plowed be requested to sign a waiver so that the City is not liable for trespassing on their property or pushing snow into an area that may do physical damage to their structures. The City Mauager asked what would happen if they did not get 100(. Councilman Harris said he would assume that it would have to be 100% of a11 the people in the alleys that want snowplowing to make this effective Councilman Liebl asked how many alleys the City has. The City Engineer said that they have not been counted, but a11 the area south of Highway 100 and the area of Ayde Park have alleys. He estimated the numher that would require plowing at a couple of dozen. He said that most of the alleys are not used for garages, but basically as utility easements Councilman Samuelson asked if the a11ey was paved, and was told that it was not. Councilman Sheridan asked if Che people had any interest in having the a11ey paved. One of the visitors said that it has not been discussed, Councilman Sheridan questioned the possibility of a policy to plow paved alleys, as one of the concerns of the Gouncil is the danger of damaging the expensive equipment and tying it up. He said that if the Council should make such a determination between now and June, the City could come back to these people to see if they would like theirs paved, Mayor Kirkham said that the Council may be making too much of this, and he did not think the people were asking that the alley be plowed as often as the street, they simgly want to get in and out, and they have not come to the Council before this severe winter that he knew of. He was sure that if the City could come through with a blade occasionally, this would be a11 that they would ask. Mayor IZirkham asked if the City would be liable for any damage. Councilman lIarris said that he had been advised by the City Attorney that the City could be in some cases. Councilman Harris suggested they take into consideration Councilman Sheridaa's suggestion, they could plow the remainder of 1967 and ask the Engineering Department to come back to the Council with a report on whether this has been satisfactory or if there has been a lot of breakdowns from inadequate surfacing. Mayor Kixkham said that he felt they would also have to appreciate that other plowing assignments would have priority. The City Manager said that if the City were to go out and get papers from each owner, they would not be ready to plow until 7une, and he suggested that the CouncLl leave it to the Administration's �udgment to get the �ob do¢e. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to direct the Administration to follow the procedure as outlined by the City Manager and initiate the plowing of the alleys for these residents. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. BIDS - 2 POLICE CARS - OPENED NOON, FEBRUARY 20, 1967: The City Manager read the following bids: BIDDER SECURITY CAR ikl CAR �k2 TRADE-IN TOTAL I3ID River Motors Certified 656 E. Main Street Check Anoka, Minnesota $229 $5,750.00 $1,170.00 $4,580.00 Brookdale Chrysler Plymouth-Aetna 6111 Osseo Road Casualty Minneapolis, Minnesota & Security $2,500 $2,500.00 $1,800,00 $3,200.00 P�EGULAR GOUNCIL MEETING, EEBRUARY 20, 1967 BIDS ( CONTINITCD) : BIDDER SECURITY CAR ikl CAR �k2 TRADE-IN TOTAL BID Stephens Buick Co. Cashier's 2370 Highway ;F100 Check ' Minneapolis, Minnesota $194.65 $5,093.50 $1,200.00 $3,893.50 The City Manager read the recommendation of Police Chief McCarthy to accept the bid from Stephens Buick Company. The Crty Manager said that the Chief also felt that the trade-in on the Buick would be better at replacement time. Councilman Liebl said that he was aware that the Buick was a better road car, and he felt they should go along with the Chief's recommendation, MOTION by CounciLman I-Iarris to concur with the zecommendation of the Chief of Police and award the bid to Stephens Buick Company for $3,893.50. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. BIDS - TOWING (OPENED NOON, PEBRUAAY 20, 1967); The City Manager read the prices for towing and storage capacity listed on each of the two bids received. He read the recommendation of the Chief of police recommending Shorty`s Towing Service who submitted the low bid. Councilman Harris asked if it was correct that there was a provision for bonding in the contract. The City Manager said that this was correct. There was a note from Charles Iiess regarding some violations by Shorty's Towing Service and the contract was reviewed to see whxch violations were covered. The City Manager said that the City has a performance bond from Shorty's now, but they did not have it for the first two or three months. Councilman Liebl asked if there had been any complaints about the service of Shorty's Tawing Service, or has he done a good �ob and lived up to the contract. The City Manager said that there had been one complaint from Mr. Hess, but he had not received any complaints on their service to the City. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to award the annual towing contract to Shorty's Towing Service. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. BIDS - LIQUOR LIABILITY INSURANCE (OPENED 2 P.M „ FEBRUARY 15 1967;) The City Manager read a summary of the bids received from Bachman-Anderson, Inc. Councilman Harris asked if the short term premium 1_isted was to bring the City to the first of next year. The City Manager said that this was corxect. Councilman Aarris questioned the limits that the City would be responsible for under State Statutes. Mr. Gibbs, acting City Attorney, said that under the Dram Shop Act there is no limit. Councilman Sheridan said that the premium amounts to about $60 a month between the $300,000 and $1,OOD,000 limit on the short term premium. Councilman Harris said he felt it was worth the extra money for the additional protecCion. The Council studied the list of insurance agencies as to which were Fridley residents. MOTION by Councilman Harris to award the bid to the Anderson Agency, which in the past has provided very fine insurance service to the City, for Statutory Liquor Liability far the $1,000,000 limit on the shorC term premium of $3,069 Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION MC�TING MINUTES, FEBRUARY 9 1967; MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive and file the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 9, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan, ' � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 1967 Upon a voice vote, there heing no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING PIINUTES, FEBRUARY 13, 1967: � TREE BEAUTIFTCATION PROGRAM; The City Manager read the motion of the Commission that the Council give preference to the base hids rather than the alternate proposal. Councilman Harris said he felt the reason that the alternate was listed was in the hopes that some civic organization would donate their time. DIREGTOR'S REPORT ON PARIi PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE POSITION AND REPRESENTATIVE OF LOCAL ��49, ROBERT MCPHERSON: Councilman L1eb1 said he would like to discuss the Director's report and Item ik13 on the Agenda, "Local ik49", at the same time. Mr. Lieb1 introduced Mr. McPherson of Local �k49 and said he would like him to state his business. Mr. McPherson said that he had met with Councilman Lieb1, at Councilman Liebl's request, in February to discuss the position of leadman or super- visor in the Park Department. He said that at that time Councilman Liebl had indicated that he had talked to the Council concerning putting someone in the position that was presently employed by the City. Mr. McPherson said he had a list of duties that Mr. Roy Scherer has performed since Ize began with the Park Department in Apri1, 1964 He said that the union has had openings in some of their other departments that do not require college requirement, or what had been asked for by the Park Director in the way of degrees. Many of the duties to be performed have been taken care of by Mr. Scherer to date. � Councilman L2eb1 said he had talked to Mr. Scherer and to Mr McPherson. and has been informed that Mr. Scherer has done actually every detail that has been asked for except planning He has supervised at times more than 8 men. Councilman Liebl asked Mr. McPherson if this was correct. Mr. McPherson said that he has supervised casual employees. Councilman Liebl read the listing of the duties Mr. Scherer has performed, Councilman Liebl said he has talked to the citizens bf Fridley and this man has done a good �ob and he feels he should be promoted to this position as he has a11 the qualifications except that he is not a graduate of the University. Couneilman Lieb1 said that he did not feel that for $7,200, the City could hire a college graduate. Mayor Kirkham said that he was not sure that the Council knew at this time �ust what the need is. He said that if a maintenance supervisor is needed, he was sure Roy Scherer would fill the position adequately. Mayor Izirkham asked Robert Hughes, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, if he would like to comment on this. Mr. Hughes said that this position being discussed dates back to two years ago when they first considered hiring a Parks and Recreation Director. He said that at that time the Commission had to make a choice between a Re�reational Director and a Park Planner. He said that they decided the recreation side was more important at the time, and agreed to ass�.st as a Commission in whatever way they could until they could get a planner. Ae � said that these �ob specifications wexe the outcome of a cougle of years of discussion. He explained that the duties in addition to maintenance would be to take ideas expressed and put them on paper in concrete form so the Commission wi11 know what to expect on planting, space, estimates of cost-, etc., so that it wi11 be meaningful and they will know how to budget the pro�ects. Councilman Harris said that the Council had requested the Administration to contact the County to see if they were interested in coordinating a County REGULAR. COUNCIL MEETING, rEBAUARY 20, 1967 wide planner, in which al1 the communities could participate by paying a share of the salary. He said that the Building Board and Planning Commission had discussed a resident planner, and he wondered if this could be coordinated with that type of planning so that this would be one of his functions. Mr. Hughes said that this could be possible, but the term planning may be too broad a term. A detail designer is more what they have in mind. He � said that two years ago, Mr. Hodne had been asked to give an estimate of cost to study the set up in Locke Park and provide the City with a develop- ment staged p1an. Mr Hodne indicated that for something like $2,500.00, they would study and make recommendations. Mr. Hughes said that this did not move the Commission one step further ahead. Councilman Harris said he thought a good way to approach this was to see if other communities, Coon Rapids, Anoka, Blaine and Spring Lake Park feel it would be a good idea to share an individual of this type in the planning and detailing part of it. Mayor Kirkham said he had brought this to the attention of representatives of each of the communities, but it has not been brought to the whole group. He said that each of these communities had already done this on a consulting basis, and they could not understand Fridley hiring someone like this on a full time basis. They could not see how we thought we could support this type of thing. Councilman Harris said that if 8 or 10 communities were contributing $1,500 or $2,000 to effect such an individual, and the County which will need a certaln amount of planning, was interested, maybe this could be coordinated with the County parks. Mayor Kirkham said that the County may have someone, now, that the City could share costs on, but the communities of Coon Rapids, BLaine, and Anoka did not show any interest in �oining with I'ridley to hire a detail man. Councilman Harris questioned if it would be possible to write �ob specifications for an overall planner, which could be funded, for example, half from the Council level or general, one-fourth under public works and one-fourth under parks. The City Manager said that the union rate for purely maintenance is $520 a month, and the ' Commission is suggestion $80 more for the park design and detail work that they would like to have, so in effect, there would be $960 a year toward an overall pLanner, because they still would need a maintenance man. Mr. McPherson said that the union rate for labor is $520, but they are receiving $575 as a general group in the Park Department, and if they operate heavy equipment, xt runs up to $645 a month. He said that his understanding in conversation with the City Manager at budget time had been that of the two people budgeted, one would act in the foreman capacity, and one would act as a laborer. He said they have asked that the entrance rate now for the Park Departments be $575 a month. He said he feels that when they start doing maintenance work in the park, this would fa11 under the group of people they represent. Mayor Kirkham said that the Council has not decided exactly what they need right n.ow. Mr. Robert IIughes said that the Commission has discussed whether a main- tenance Ioreman was what they wanted, and their conclusion had been that they could not recommend a maintenance foreman at this time, unless the capabxlity of performing other duties was there. IIe said the present system of two men woxking through the winter and part-time men added during the summer did not �ustify a maintenance foreman as such. He said that it has been said that it would be impossible to fi11 this �ob, but to date, there have been 44 inquiries for �ob applications, and 14 applicatlons on hand of which 1/3 are college graduates. Councilman Liebl said that a man �ust graduating from college has no maintenance experience at all, so he � felt the Council had been mislead by the specLfications saying maintenance supervisor. He said that it seems they either want a planner in a strict sense or a maintenance supervisor. He said that he has experience as a maintenance man, and that is why he has questioned this. He said that he felt the City of Fridley cannot afford a full time park planner, but he agreed that we could on a County-wide 1eve1. Mr. Hughes said that the specifications had been submitted to the Twin Crties Association of Recreation Executives and to the Suburban Recreation Association for their comments, and they felt this was a logical and proper �ob description for REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 1967 the individual they had in mind and it was a proper salary to the extent that it is the median of those paid for similar �obs in the Twin City area as of the first of this year. � Mayor Kirkham said that the Council has heard the need of the Park Commission, and now it should be determined what the Council's desire is. He said they have heard expert witnesses, and the thing to do is decide what the nature of the �ob is, if any, and readvertise if- need be. 1 � LOCAL ��49 AND STAND-BY PAY FOR PUBLIC WORKS P�MPLOYEES; The City Manager said that off and on for several years there has been a discussion relative to standby pay for Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays He said there are two ways that this is being done, 4 hours straight time if they have certain duties, and time and a half iE they are called out on other duty (for example a water main break). The other way is two hours standby with no specific �ob, and time and half if they are called out. lIe said that the ma�ority of the communities are paying two hours standby whether called out or not and time and a half if they are called out, so that ii they worked 60 minutes, they would get three and a half hours pay for that day, and if they worked under 120 minutes, but more than 60 minutes, they would get 5 hours pay. He said that, based on the prevalence in the 1�ain City area, he could recommend the City come up to this standard and reword the last paragraph of the ordinance. MOTION by Councilman Harris to direct the City Attorney to draw up an ordinance based on the suggestion of the City Manager to be presented to the Council at the next Regular Council Meeting. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Nlayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Mr. McPherson was thanked for attending the meeting by Mayor Kirkham. Mr. McPherson said that as a resident and taxpayer he would like to commend the City on the good �ob of snowplowing. JAY PARK: The City Manager read the motion by the Parks and Recreation Commission recommending that the Council buy some property next to Jay Park if the price is reasonable. MOTION '6y Councilman Harris to direct the Administration to investigate the cost of part of Lot 31 and all of Lot 32, Block 4 of Lowell Addition. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. BUILAING STAN➢ARDS - DESIGN CONTROL SUB-COMNiITTEE MEETING MINiITES, F�SRUARY 7, 1967; MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive and file the minutes of the Building Standards Design Control Sub-Committee Meeting of Pebruary 7, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. APPLICATION FDR BUILDING PERMIT - MINNEAPOLIS STAR LllVD TRIBUNL�; Mr. Jerry Kane, representative of the Minneapolis Star & TriUune was present at the meeting aad explained that this request was to build a newspaper distiibution center at Gary's She11 Stat�.on. Mayor Kirkham asked him if they had considered any alternate sites, and Mr, IZane said they had not. Mayor Kirkham said that the spot they have selected may be taken by the REG➢I,AR COUNCIL MC'�TING, FEBRUARY 20, 1967 Highway Department for a service road. Councilman Haxris suggested they look for an alternate site as this whole east side may be taken as early as Spring. The Crty Manager explained to Mr. Kane that he can come back t-o the Council with whatever spot they choose. APPLICATION POR SIGN PERMIT - THE KING'S CHALET FAMILX BUFFET, INC.: � The representative of the King's Chalet showed the Council a picture of a different sign they are proposing. He said that it had been drawn quickly and it will be changed, but they would like to receive the Council's ideas first. The Council and the representative discussed the design of the sign, whether there would be two signs (which the Council did not favor), and the height of the sign which should be 14 feet so there zs enough clearance to see traffic moving. MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur with the sign design as discussed between the King's Chalet representative and the Council and grant the requested sign permit with the stipulation that the bottom portion oE the sign be no less than 14 feet from grade level. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ICE ARENA LOCAT�ON: Councilman Harris said that he would like to affirm the motion that was made at the hearing of February 13, 1967 which was to present to the County Commissioners the 3 possible sites for an ice arena area. MOTION by Councilman Harris for affirmation of the previous motion to ' present the possible sites to the County Commissioners, and to thank the County Commissioners for their decision to locate the Ice Arena in Fridley. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Counctlman Harris said that a week ago, he, tlie Gity Manager and County Commissioners had met with Minnesota Tzansfer, owners of Parcel 66 trying to effect a purchase agreement on their pxoperty, and they will report back to the County when they determine what the cost of the parcel wi11 be. Councilman Lieb1 asked if this was park property, and Councilman Harris said that it is not park property, but owned by Minnesota Transfer Councilman Liebl asked if there was enough land for parking facilities, and mentioned the traffic there will be. Councilman Harris said that there was more land than the County had requested, and it may be possible in the future that the City could obtain more of the area for recreational purposes. Councilman Liebl said that when the time to inake a decision comes, the Council should make sure that the people in the area know the advantages and disadvantages, and should be asked their opinions and wishes. Councilman Harris pointed out that this had been brought before the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Hughes, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission confirmed that this had been the Commission's first choice. VOTE upon the motion was a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CONSID�RATION OF IZCZONING OR➢INANCE - TARGET STORES: ' The City Manager explained that it is routine after holding a Public Hearing to present- a rezoning ordinance to the Council. Mayor Kirkham asked if there were people present at the meeting who wished to speak for or against the rezoning. REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 1967 Mr. Jerry Herringer, one of the petrtioners, said that Mr. Douglas Dayton had been unable to attend the meeting this evening, but he has clearly stated whaC they wi11 do, and has given his reasons on why this rezoning wi11 not 6e too much of a hardship on the neighbors, and they wi11 rectify � things as much as they can. Mr. Novitsky, 5421 Madison Street Northeast, said he had attended a11 the meetings on the rezoning and they have firmly stated their reasons that the presenCly zoned residential property wi11 have an effect on their property if rezoned, and they feel it should remain residential. Councilman Liebl explained to the people that the Target owaers have presented a suitable buffer and protected the wooded areas, they have also dedicated a park so that the people will be protected to a cextain extent He said that the contract will read that any future access to Cheri Lane wi11 be eliminated and there will be a dedication of aa easement to the Glover property. Councilman Liebl said he felt that the Target owners have fulfilled all that they possibly could. He said h� would also like ta point out that this will peofit the City of Fridley, with new �obs, a tax share for the school district ir�13, and a si�eaY�le tax for the City Treasury. Mr. Soe Mihalow, 5411 Madison Street Northeast, asked ii four lots with houses on them bring in less tax than a parking lot. Councilman Samuelson said he was sure this would be correct. Councilman Harris said that Councilman Lieb1 has indicated three areas that this rezoning was sub�ect to, but he also reGalled that he had asked during the hearing that a redwaod fence be provided on the areas of grade to separate the parking areas from the back residential 1ot lines, and he , asked if this was to be done. Mr. Gx'owley said he believed that Mr. Dayton had responded at the hearing that this would be considered, He said that they had planned some planting along this 25 foot strip. Councilman Ilarris said that they would not want to eliminatw the planting with a fence, but that during the winCer months, plants do not offer much screening, and he would like to make it a stipulation that some type of a redwood buffer fence would go in. Mr. Crowley asked how great a distance this would be Council- man Harris said it would be that area of the four residential lots that abut the property. The Council looked at a map. Councilman Samuelson suggested that a chain link fence might serve the purpose also. The Council discussed the 891 grade level location for a fence. Many people from the audience came forward to the Council table to look at the map. There was an informal discussion at the Council table about Cheri Lane traffic, residential buffering, unloading trucks (which would he done during the daytime hours), burning (which would a11 be done on the inside of the building). A visitor asked if it would be stated in the deed that the property is to be used for a park. Councilman Sheridan explained that to protect everyone, it will be dedicated for a specific purpose, in this case park, and it must always be used for that Councilman Sheridan said that at the Public Hearing, a petition had been received with 44 signatures, representing 22 properties who had stated their ob�ections at the hearing. He said that there has been some protection given the peopLe, if the rezoning goes through, that was not in the original � proposal, and he would rather see the protection indicated here given and the rezoning go through, than have the building moved 30 feet to the east wi[hout this protection for the people, which would then Ue doing the residential area an injustice. Councilman Harris said that he agreed with this. MOTION by Cozmr.;_lman Harris to adopt upon first reading, waiving the reading an ordinance to amend the City Code of the City of Fridley, Minnesota by making a change in zoning districts, sub�ect to the following provisions: (1) Dedication of the park at grade elevation 891 from the southern boundary of 891 with its �uncture with the paYCel to the north extremities of the lot R�,IILAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 1967 owned bq Target. (2) The elimination of any future access on Cheri Lane. (3) Dedication of an easement for the Glover property. (4) A fence to be provided at grade line 891 at the park property division between the park and the parking area, the fence to be included in the landscaping plans to be presented to the Building Standards - Design Control Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a roll call vote, Kirkham, harris, Liebl, Samuelson, Sheridan voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PETITION �r`4-1967 APPEALING FOR HELP IN ELIMINATING HAZARDOUS TRAFFIC CONDITIONS IN THE AREA OF 69TH AVENUE AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE: Mr. Kuzyk, 280 Rice Creek Boulevard, presented the petition to the Council and explained the problems with traffic, and the problems the children have getting on the school buses as they must either cross the northbound or southbound lanes of IIniversity Avenue, He said that the School Board feels rt is too dangerous for the school bus to cross with Che children, and the PoLice Department is unable to help as this is their busy time of the morning. Councilman Harris said that he concurred with the petitioners on this situation, and felt something should be done. Councilman Harris pointed out one of the problems is that the sign to reduce speed should start at Osborne Road rather than �ust on top of the hill, and he also felt that the school should take steps to drive the children across. He said that maybe a request for signalization would be good. Mr. Kuzyk said that the schools wi11 cross for the kindergarteners, but not for the older grades, Councilman Harris said that when 73rd Avenue is put through from East River Road to the Ramsey County line, 73rd will be signalized. Mayor Kirkham suggested that the Po1LCe Department be asked again for help as the people know the specific time the school 6us comes. The City Manager said that the Police Department tries to be at as many official crossings as possible, Councilman Harris said that even getting out in a car is difficult. Mayor Kirkham said the Council could try again to get the speed limit reduced beginning at 73rd Avenue, and ask the School Board again to drive the bus over the Highway, as it would be easier for one bus than for several children, and ask the Police Department to be there at the specific time. Councilman Harris said that it takes a while to get signalization, but it would not hurt to ask the Highway Department in their request. MOTION by Councilman Harris to direct the City Manager to contact the proper authorities about reducing the speed limit beginning at 73sd Avenue, requesting the school to bus the children across the highway, requesting Police Department help, and requesting signalization. Seconde� by Council- man Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Lieb1 said that two weeks ago, he said that he was worried about the safety oI the pedestrians, and now everyone seems to agree with him. MOTION by Councilman Harris Councilman Sheridan. Upon a declared the motion carried. TORNADO OVP,RTIME REPORT: to receive Petition ��4-1967. Seconded by voice vote, there being n.o nays, Mayor Kirkham The City Manager said that the list in the agenda of employees who worked overtime during the tornado is �n addition to the regular employees who were paid overtime routinely for their work, although that also was turned down by the O.E.P. He said that these employees were included in the 520,000 which was handled by resolution recently, after being denied by the O.E.P. Councilman Harris asked if this was computed at time and a half. The City Engineer said that this was correct. Mayor Kirkham asked what the City usually does on extra time put in. The City Manager said that this would usually be ' � J � � ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 1967 granted in compensatory time. The City Engineer said that according to ordinance, a11 employees should get time and a half for overtime, but the policy has been to grant compensatory time, but they never really get it. Councilman Sheridan asked if all the employees in the Streets and Utilrties had been paid. The City Manager said that they had been paid routinely, but that their overtime had been turned over to the O.E.P.,, and it had been turned down. Councilman Harris said that there were two people on the list present at the meeting, and he wondered if they would agree to take com- pensatory time off for the money. The City Manager pointed out that there are also two people on the list that do not work for the City now. The City Finance Director said that he did not get a vacation last year. He said it would be nice to take time off, but it is impossible to find the time when it is possible to be gone. Councilman Harris asked if he would prefer the money then, and Mr. Brunsell said he would. The City Engineer said that he had been in Fridley three and a half years, and there has only been once that he had been able to take a vacation Mayor Kirkham asked where the line was drawn between who is paid overtime and who is not paid over- time, but given time off. The City Manager said that the line has always been drawn on the basis that the public works department employees get time and a half in cash and the others compensatory time. Councilman Samuelson asked where the dividing line would be on this list where some are on the supervisory level. The City Manager said that the Finance Director, City Engineer, and the Superintendent of Streets and Utilities would be super- visory, the other four would not be. He said that the assessor is under the Finance Department, but also is over the deputy assessor and appraiser. Councilman Sheridan said that at the time these men were putting in a11 the extra time, he did not believe they were expecting to get time and a ha1f, time off, or anything e1se, so inasmuch as they have paid the other City Employees at the time for extra hours work, he suggested these men be paid a1so. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to authorize the payment of overtime to the following employees from the 1967 Budget for overtime during the 1965 season: Rohert Kirchberg, Mervin Herrmann, Marvin Bruasell, William Sandin, A11en Sensen, Lester Chesney, Nasim Qureshi, Councilman Samuelson said that if this was the only cost that Fridley as a City can reflect as far as tornado costs, it was fine. Councilman Sheridan said that it amounted to about $20,000 which also included the overtime paid the other workers, which you might say established a policy on this parti- cular thing, as it is a11 tornado or flood related. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. APPOINTMENTS: (PLANNING COMMISSION - TEMPORARY) ' The City Manager said that it may be some time before Mr Kenneth Kravik is available to attend the Planning Commission �eetings, and he thought the Council may wish to appoint a temporary member, although he suggested that the senior member, who is Bob Hughes, remain as acting Chairman. Mayor Kirkham said he agreed with this suggestion and asked the Council if they had someone to suggest. Councilman Harris said that he had someone to suggest but he would like to ask the gentleman first. REGUT�AR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 1967 MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to table the appointment of a temporary � member to the Planning Commission to the next Regular Countil Meeting of March 6, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (II[JM.9N R�LATIONS) The City Manager said that the expiration date of Mr. Russell Henderson had been overlooked. Mayor Kirkham said that he would like to recommend for the Council's consent and approval, Mr. Donald Battison, 6490 East River Road. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to concur with the Mayor, and appoint Mr. Donald Battison to the Human Relations Committee. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY) Mayor Kirkham said that the Council had requested a report from the Fridley IIousing and Redevelopment Authority. Councilman Harris said that he had in mind a final audit. The City Nlanager said that he would get this from them, and give the Council copies. Mayor Kirkham said he would like to recommend for the Council's consent and approval the following men to replace the members who have resigned. For Mr. Richard J. Herder, whose term would expire Sune 9, 1969, he would like � to appoint Mr. S;tan W. Carlson, 6219 Baker Street; for Mr. Paul Barrow, whose term would expire June 9, 1970, he would like to appoint Mr. M. M. Mahurin, 6378 Dellwood Drive; for Mr. .Tohn Meyer, whose term would expire Snne 9, 1968, he would like to appoint Mr. Donald ,T. Muri, 6310 F�an Buren Street, for Reverend Kendall, whose appointment would expire June 9, 1967, he would like to appoint Mr. Carl Paulson, 430 - 57th Place. Councilman Sheridan asked what the purpose of filling the vacancies was. Mayor Kirkham explained that if the vacancies are not filled, the people continue to serve, even though they have resigned, until they have been replaced. He said that it will be up to the Commission to petition for dissolving, and it must be done by Public Hearing, in the same way it was organized in the first place. Councilman Harris asked if it was the Mayor's intention to ca11 for a Public Hearing. Mayor Kirkham said that he felt the Council should meet with these newly-appointed people, and determine the next step to take, and he assumed this woul$ be a public hearing to see if the citizens wanted it dissolved. MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur with Mayor Kirkham and appoint Mr. Stan Td. Carlson, Mr. M. M. Mahurin, Mr. Donald J. Muri and Mr. Carl Paulson to the Fxidley Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Mayor Kirkham said these people, together with Mr. Sohn Johnson, wouLd elect their own chairman. He said he would appoint tfie curxent member _ as temporary chairman, however, so that he could ca11 a meeting to elect a chairman. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared � the motion carried. �INDIISTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION) Councilman Harris said that he had included with the agenda a communication from himself as Chairman of the Industrial Development Commission, and a membership roster, and he would like to request the Council approve the names R�GULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRIIARY 20, 1967 � as submitted. He said that the last five names are new appointees, and the others on the list have shown a willingness to serve again. Councilman Lieb1 asked how members are appointed to this Commission. Councilman Harris explained that when the Commission was first formed, he had requested all the members of the Council to submit any names of anyone that might want to serve. He said that he received some names, and called some people that he kztew would have an interest in serving. He said that theze is no limitation to the amount of people that can be on the Commission, so if Councilman Lieb1 had anyone he would like to suggest who would Like to serve, he could do so. Councilman Liebl asked Councilman Harris to read the list oi members so that the public is aware of who is on the Commission. Councilman Harris described for Councilman Liebl the way the Commission acts as mainly a brain trust on the Committee level. Councilman Lieb1 said he thought it would be proper for Mayor Rirkham to be Chairman of the Commission as he has done as much to bring business into Fridley as anyone else. Playor ILirkham said that he was already a member ex-officio, and he appreciated his confidence. lIe pointed out that this is not a closed commrttee, and any time any member of the Council finds someone talented and willing to work on the committee they are certainly welcome. Councilman Harris said that many of the men who had served in the past year have spent a 1ot of time going out and talking to people and the fact that there have been results has been very rewarding. Councilman Sheridan said that this was the type of work that you cannot reallq evaluate today, but it may result in something as much as five years from now. � MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to confirm the appointment of the following members to the Industrial Development Commission: David 0. Harris, Chairman, Robert Ylinen, Robert E. Christenson, Anthony C. Gnerre, Senator Thomas E. Gxeig, Virgil C. Hesrick, ➢onald R. Mattelstadt, Leonard W. Samuelson, Robert H. Schroer, L. E. Torrey, Sesse T. Wallace, Charles E. Johanson, Donald Stotts, William Drigans, Geoxge Zeglen, Tom Dean, Charles Hall. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITY: Councilman Harris said that he had asked that this Ltem be on the agenda. He said that he was concerned Chat in some areas there may be some over- lapping as to what may be policymaking and what may be civil or clty administrative duties. He said that he thought they may have overLapped in their request to the Police Commission to do some fact finding for the Council. Councilman Harris said that in going over some papers he had from the time he had served on the Police Commission, he found that the Police Commission is obligated to follow the statutes that set the standards He said he would like to suggest that the Council request the City Attorney to prepare a memorandum on what the responsibilities of the Police Commission are under the State Statutes. Councilman Samuelson said that some time ago he had discussed this with the Mayor, and felt that this should be done not only in regard to the Police � Commission, but the responsibilities of a11 the Commissions and Committees should be 1lsted. He said that citizens are appointed to the Planning Commission, Police Commission, Park Board, and other committees, and come not knowing their responsibilities or the Lines of their �urisdiction. He suggested a new appointee be forwarded a copy of the guidelines for his paxticular committee. Councilman Harras said that he agreed with this. He said that in the case of the Police Commission, they are not governed solely by ordynance or the City Charter, tut also by the State Statute Mayor REGULAR COUNCIL MEP�TING, FEBRUARY 20, 1967 IZirkham said it appears we should have some sort of standard operating procedure manual. The City Manager said that in the past a copy of the , ordinance covering a particular committee and a letter of appointment went to a new appointee, but this has not been done since the ordinance have been codified. Councilman Harris said he would suggest that the Administration could be directed to set up the guidelines for the other commiL-tees, but in the case of the Police Commission, it should be done by the City Attorney, as it should be based on interpretation of the State Statutes. Councilman Samuelson said he agreed, but would like to broaden it and include a11 the committees and commissions. A visitor to the Council Meeting, Mr. Francis vanDan, 6342 Baker Avenue, said that as far as the other committees are concerned, they can be paralleled to congressional committees and serve for the Council's con- venience. He said that the Council draws their maadate from the constituents for their consensus, but their recommendations are not binding on the Council. In the case of the Police Civil Service Commission, the Council is partially bouad by Statute. He said that the �urisprudence and �urisdiction of this Committee is what the Council makes of it, they are only bound by the application of the Civil Service Statute. Mr. vanDan said he would like to make further comments on this sub�ect later under the visitor section of the meeting. MOTION by Councilman Harris to direct the City Attorney to report back to � the Council in writing on the duties and responsibilrties of the Police Commission, and direct the Administration to draw up a guideline for the duties and responsibilities for the various other' committees and commissions. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION �k27-1967 ORDPRING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES OF TH� COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1967-1: The City Engineer showed the streets on the map that are included in this pro�ect. He explained that a storm sewer is being put in on Rainbow Drive. On Arthur Street, the street cannot be paved because a storm sewer outlet will have to go through this street, and the Council wi11 have to decide whether to put in a temporary pavement which would cost about $7,000, lay the pipe and pave the street permanently, which would cost ahout $87,OD0, provide a drain on Mississippi and Arthur Street and assess the full assessment, and when the main is put in, assess the rest of the area, or do nothing until the complete storm sewer is developed. Councilman Sheridan asked about the lifetime of a temporary street. The City Engineer estimated about fioe years. Councilman Sheridan suggested that if the school and the people were willing to be assessed a five year assessment, they could do this, aad then if the mat lasted 8 or 9 years, good, and if it had to be done in less than 5 years, a permanent street could be put in and the people could be given credit. Councilman Samuelson � questioned whether the school would give easement room for the storm sewer so that the street would not have to be torn up. The City Engineer said that the problem would be that the storm sewer is quite deep and it will need a large easement. Councilman Harris suggested that the School Board be approached to see if they would be willing to do this. The City Manager said that the resolution is for ordering preliminary plans, and in the engineer`s report, the plans could be presented in several ways. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, F�BRUARY 20, 1967 � MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution 1�27-1967. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. -1967 ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND EST HF.REOFe STREET 'CMPROVEMENT PRO.TECT ST 1967-2 fADDENDI7M The City Engineer explained that this street is being torn up for storm sewer, and about $4,000 could be saved toward making this a permanent street Councilman Liebl asked if 61st Avenue is a State Aid Street The City Engineer said yes, it would be a 9 ton road, and would be assessed normally Councilman Liebl asked if this would make Main a service road, and would it be State Aid all the way to East River Road. The City Engineer said that it is a State Aid Street a11 the way to East River Road, but Main Street is not a service road. Councilman Sheridan explained that a State Aid road will be built to State standards and the State wi11 assist Fridley with the cost, Councilman Liebl said that as Fridley only gets so much money each year, he would like to see it used there. Councilman Harris said that if Fridley were to get an underpass on Mississippi and a grade separation at 61st Avenue, he did not think we could get both in the same year, and he did not feel the City should go any further until they have that. MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution ��28-1967. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there heing no nays, Mayor ' Kirkham declared the motion carried. R�SOLIITION 4�29-1967 ORDERING INIPROVEMENT AND FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: WATER. SANITARY SEWER_ AND STORM SEWER PROJECT �k84: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution 7�29-1967. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. IIpon a voice aote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Samuelson asked if the City is negotiating with the surrounding communities on a participatioa program for Pro�ect �k84. The City Engineer said that now that it has been approved by the Council, they can go ahead and negotiate with some fixed costs and report back to the Council. RESOLUTION d�30-1967 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND FINAL PLANS AND SP�CIFICATIONS AND ESTIl�iATES OF COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROSLCT ST. 1967-2; MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution r'k30-1967. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motson carried. Councilman Samuelson asked if the City has negotiated with the School Board on this. The City Manager said that the School Board wants to know more about it. Councilman Samuelson suggested that they be sent a resume � RESOLUTION �k31-1967 A RCSOLUTION TO ADVERTISL� FOR BIDS - GASOLINE; MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to adopt Resolution ik31-1967. Seconded by Councilman Lieb1. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FESRIIARY 20, 1967 RESOLUTION ik32-1967 TO ADUERTISE FOR BIDS - LIQUID CHLORINE: � MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �k32-1967 Seconded by Councilman Liebl Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Mayor Kirkham asked if there had been any coimnunication from the Anoka County Association of Municipalities on combining bids. The City Manager said that there had not been. RESOLUTION r'�33-1967 APPROVING AGREEMENT 55313 - TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND OSBORNE ROAD). MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution �'k33-1967. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. R�SOLUTION �k34-1967 REPEALING RESOLIITION �k124-1959: Councilman Harris said that he would not say that he disapproved of this resolution as it had merit, but he felt that the City has had a service rendered to it by the Insurance Committee, and he hoped that the service wouLd continue to Ue as good by the holder of the policy. He said that it has been given to a member who has served before, but he said that he was a little concerned if the insurance was to come from someone removed from Fridley. Mayor Kirkham said that he did not feel that this was , 1ikely to happen as almost all companies are represented by Eridley agents. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution ��34-1967. Seconded by Councilman Lieb1. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Mayor Izirkham said that regarding insurance, he felt that before the Council acts on the hospital insurance, they should get some quotations from Blue Cross and other companies. Councilman Lieb1 asked if the employees wanted more coverage The City Manager said that the employees are getting their ballots in now, and he was proceeding on the '6asis that the Council would approve whatever the employees approved, Councilman Liebl said that he realized that it is �ust not adequate at the present time. CLAIMS: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve for payment General and PuUlic IItilities Claims r'k11104 through ��11220 and Liquor Claims 4�830 through 4F883. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor ILirkham declared the motion carried. CSTIMATES; MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve for payment the following estimates: S. C. Smiley & Associates 1750 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 Fridley Civic Center $1,356.86 � �I � � ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRIIARY 20, 1967 BIDS (CONTINUED) Harry S. Horwitz & Co., Inc, Mechanical Contractor 1411 - 11th Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota Fridley Civic Center - (1/31/67) November 11, January 18, 1967 �ametti & Sons, Inc. 2560 Cleveland Avenue North St. Paul, Minnesota 55113 Certificate No. 1 1966 through Estimate -0�1 - Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 82 (storm sewer behlnd Robert Ha110 Fridley Share, 90% work completed - 35.41% Comstock & Davis, Inc. Consulting Engineers 1446 County Road "J" Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 For furnishing of Professional �ngineering Services for planning and general supervision. Estimate y'�2 - Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 79 (Commerce Park, Swanstrom Court, etc.) Estimate �'�2 - Street Improvement Pro�ect No. 1966-5 (Innsbruck Sth Addition) Estimate �k2 - Water Impzovement Pro�ect No. 75-A (3 Additional Drift Wells) Estimate �k2 (Final Estimate) - Water Improvement pro�ect No. 75-C, Schedule 1 (3 Million Gallon Reservoir) Dunkley Surfacing Company 3756 Grand Street N. E. Minneapolis, Minnesota Estimate y�8 (Partial) Street Improvement Pro�ect St. 1966-1, Schedule "A" �(Oak Grove Addition, Riverview Aeights, etc.) $ 2,167.20 $ 6,771.53 $ 2,078.�5 $ 1,271,75 $ 3,899 09 $ 2,661.32 $ 5,217 29 The motion was seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Ilpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. LICENSES: Councilman Harris asked what had happened to the requested license for a Computerized Golf establishment. The City Manager said that the owner had not come back. Councilman Lieb1 said that he had checked ineo the one that is in operation in Minneapolis and there were a lot of teenagers present. REGIILAR COUNCIL �ETING, FEBRUARY 20, 1967 MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to approve the f,ollowing licenses; CAF� LICENSE: Chanticlear Pizza dba S& K Co. 6201 University Avenue N. E. FridLey, Minnesota CIGARETTE LICENSE: Chanticlear Pizza dba S& IL Co. 6201 University Avenue N. E. Pridley, Minnesota SERVICE STATION LICENSE: Central Speedy Car YTash, Inc. 5201 Central Avenue N. E. Fridley, Minnesota GENERAL CONTRACTORS: Bryan Construction Company, Inc. 7601 Wayzata Roulevard Minneapolis, Minnesota Henning Nelson Construction Co. 4216 Shoreline Drive Minneapolis, Minnesota HOUSC MOVING: Dale Movers, Incorporated 7816 Central Avenue N. �. Spring Lake Park, Minnesota HEATING: IIpper Midwest Piping, Inc. 336 Taft Street N. �. Minneapolis, Minnesota Thomas Air Conditioning, Inc. 815 - 14th Avenue S. �. Minneapolis, Minnesota SIGN ERECTION• Lawrence Signs, Incorporated 945 Pierce Butler Route by; Richard A. IZempe by: Richard A. Kempe by: Erwin Rodich by: Ted W. Bxyan by; Henning Nelson by: Dale Peterson by: Carl Sorenson by; Lynn Thomas R�NEWAL NEW 1,7�f�1�1�/.`�il RENEWAL 7�I�I���i St. Paul, Minnesota by: George Lawrence RENEWAL The motion to approve licenses was seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PETITION �k3-1967 REQUCSTING STORM SEWERS, SANITARY SEWERS AND WATER, LOT 9 THROUGH 12, AUDITOR'S SUk3DIVISION ��155 - TARGET 3TORES, INC.: Councilman Harris asked if this petition covered the whole area, and the City Engineer said that it did. He said that the Highway Department is ' � ' REGIILAR COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 1967 � dumping water on their property and Target Peels the City can negotiate with the HLghway Department better than they can. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive Petition �r`3-1967 and request that the services incorporate the area of Cheri Lane, where there has been a problem, into one improvement pro�ect. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor I[irkham declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS• (A) MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION: SUNDAY CLOSING MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive and file the letter from the Ministerial Association. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson_ Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Mr, vanDan, a visitor to the Council Meeting, asked that the letter be read. Mayor Kirkham read the letter to the audience Mr. vanDan said that he would like to say that in principle he was opposed to the Council's resolution in regard to State-wide Sunday closing. �B) FINANCE DIRECTOR: REPORT ON INVESTMGNTS � Councilman Sheridan said that this was a very nice sum, but he had a difference of opinion on where it should go. He said he felt it should go into the general fund. The City Finance Director explained why the earnings are retained in a fund which has money to invest. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive and file the memorandum irom the Finance Director. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried VISITOR FRANK vanDAN REGARDING SAFETY: Councilman Liebl called the Council`s attention to TaU1e 2 and Table 3 of the monthly police report. He pointed out that under Tab1e 2, Enforcement Summary, the Traffic Tota1 for this year was 69 in comparison to 116 L-or last year, and Table 3 showed that 41 persons had Ueen in�ured this year compared to 21 last year, which is almost double. He said that he had asked Mr vanDan to address the Council on the matter of safety, He said that he has been informed that Mr. vanDan has served on many committees, including state-wide committees, and he would ca11 him an expert on safety, and if Fridley ever needed someone to give them sound and responsible answers to their problems of safety, he felt Mr. vanDan would do an excellent �ob of it. He introduced Mr. vanDan to the Council. Mr. vanDan said his main purpose in coming to the meeting was to talk about traffic safety. Mr. vanDan said he regarded himself as a non-professional � traffic expert. He said that he had been appointed by Governor Anderson to the Governor`s Committee on Traffic, and Governor Aolvaag had re-appointed him. He said that he has been a member of the Minnesota Safety Council and has been asked for coimnents on some drafted legislation by the Highway Department. He said that about two years ago he had viewed many cars making an improper left turn from Misslssippi Street onto East River Road, and he had talked to the Safety Committee about this and requested 100% solid enforcement of the CLty and State Ordinances, and also asked for REGULAR. COUNCIL MEETING, FT'BRUARY 20, 1967 saturation ticketing of improper driving and violations. He said that he ' asked that the first violation not be fined, but the violater be required to attend a traEfic improvement clinic of the infraction committed. He said that the Committee referred this to Sgt. Fritz for advice. Mr, van➢an saLd that he felt Sgt. Fritz was illegally on the committee, as nobody can be a �udge in their own case, so how can a Police Department representative sit on a City traffic committee. He said that the representative ruled out the feasibility of this proposal, and now the traffic situation is getting worse. He said that he is again asking for more strict enforcement of all traffic ordinances and laws. He said that, since Fridley has driver education courses in the schools, he thinks it would be a good idea for the City Nianager to contact the school system and try to contract for courses for violators sentenced by the courts. Mr, vanDan said that he would also 1Tke to discuss the Police Department. E?e said he was a naturalized citizen which made him more aware of his peavileges and freedoms, and he was also a constitutional lawyer. He said that he felt that with the present setup his constitutional rights are ��folateci. He said that in Minnesota the only armed force is the Municipal Police �arce, which is under the direction of one man protected by Civil Service ru➢es. He said that it is very hard to prove malfeasanca or mis- feasance aga�nst a��ersan in the public law. He saic� he was not saying there is anything wrcng with the Police �epartmenY now, but in years from noe��, there cou3d be the oossi�ility of collusion, and he suggested that the solution was to ha�e a chief, a civilian appointee, directly responsibTe to ihe Mayor. He said the job of palicy determination would be the responsibility � of *_he Maynr and Coi�ncil, ,4 visitor to the Council Meeting asked if this was khe system that had 6een sugyested rn New York and had been defeated. Mr. vani;�n sa�d that Yhas was correct, SAFEi'Y COIfMdTTEE TQ STAY IPJ EFFECT AND UN�ERTAKE SAFETY INVESTIGFlTIOt�l: Mayur i<irkham said that he has had second thoughts on the disbanding of the Safety Commrttee, and in haste the Council may have dec�ided to dissolve a cammittee th�t shoulcf not he dissolved, and would not be accomplishing anyYhinq. He said he also thought it may he tiaiser for the Council to ask the Safety Committee to do the jo6 that was given to the Po13ce Commission, and which they were kind ersaugh to agree to do. Councilman Lieb3 satd th4.t he had not been aware that the City had a Safety Committee as he Lhought it had been dissolved, He said that had he known at the time that there was a Satety Comrrnttee, he would have asked them to undertake the �nvestigation rather tharA rhe Police Comm2ss7on. MOTION by Councilmen Lie61 that the Safety �ommittee be asked to check an+to ihe traff�c problem and report back to the Councrl with recommendations, and also to thank the Poiice Commission for their offer to undertake the assignment, Counciliran Flarris said that he agreed there is a function for the Safety Comrnittee, but he thought Lhat part of the reason they were going to be ' disbanded in the reorganizat�on was that it was used not as an advisory committee on traffic, but as a committee that petitioners had to eppear before thaL should have been handled hy the Plamm �g Commission and lidministration. Counczlman Narris stated that he could concur v�nth having a Safety Comm�ttee as an advisory comnittee regarding safety improvement, hut iF petitioners had to sit before this committee, he would feel it was an in�ustice ta the petitioners. Mayor Kirkham said that he agreed with this. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, FE6RUARY 2p, 196% � Mayor Kirkham sa�d he thought a letter shauld be directeci ka the Chair•man of the Safety Committee, and the members, asking them [o coi�ti�ue serv��g, and �nform them that the Counc�l will inforn� them spec�fically of the jahi they have in mind for them, The mot�on ta transfer the investigation fran the Pol�ce Commissinn lo the Safety Committee was secanded 6y Councilman Harris. Upon a votce vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Narris suggested that the Fldmim stration �irect a tetter to 1he Safety Committee outlining thear responsibilities whiGh will have sorne lesser functions because some of their prev�ous duties have been incorc�Qratec6 by ordinance into the Planning Commission. Mr. James ,ihbs, City Prosecutor, asked if he mighY be allowed to serwe on the Safety Committee for the purpose of 6ringing some of the �raF�7ems, �hat the muhicipal court faces, before the Safety Committee. Mayor Kirkham said he thought this would be a good idea, and that in a con�ersatior� he haci had with the Chairman of the Safety Committee, tha Chairman had sa�d that one of their probletns had been not enough memhers. MOTIDN by Councilman Sheridan to appoint Mr. James Gi6bs to ihe 5afety Committee. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. ���r. van0an said tnat it wou1d 6e better for Mr. Gibbs to be liaison officer between the Administr�at�an and the Committee because then he wauld nc+t be represent�ng any speciai � interest, the courts or the prosecut�on. Councilman Liebl said he felt this was a goad point, iUpon a voice vote, Councilmar� L�eb1 vo4�ny na/, Mayor K7rkham declared the motion carried, Mr, vanDan asked if, on the policy of the Polica Department he had raised earlier, there was any dtrect res�,ansibil7ty to the po1itically electec! part of this body. hlayor Kirkham said thia the Chief serves under- C9�i1 Service. Mr. van0an asked about �aying someone auove the Chzef who wouid deal strictly with Polic�e Force policy and Ge directly responsible to tfi� City Cnunci1. Mayor Kirkham sai�' that the City Manager is over ihe Cl�ief of Police, but Mr, van0a�n's ideas will be kept in niind as they are worth, considering. NSSSD 60AR� OF TRUSTEES INEETING: Councilman Liebl said that he had received a reNort from tne 6c�ard of Trustee meeting a�d would like to ask Counc*,1man Sheridan the C�ty's positio�. Councilman Sheridan said that the NSSSD had returned the City's resolutian and sa9d that it was not acceptahle, and the City Attorney has been directed to find an area that they wi11 accept, Counci1mar Harris said that he thoughk that after the legislative session, the�•e will be a better idea of which way things are going. IJHITMORE: PAY SCALE AND INSURANCE: � Mr. Idilbur Whiimore said that he understoer! there was to be a report on the agenda regarding the Police �epartment pay scale, Tne City Manager said that the Administration had agreed that the Maynr�s recollection was correct and had gone ahead with the oriq�nally proposed raise. Mr, WM tmore said that he had checked other �eparTmer�cs and found thaT they had given 5% plus the steps, Mr, �dhitmore also �sked abeul the j10,000 life insurance for the Police �epartmunt. The City �hanager said that it had been referred to the Police CoMmission, and they had met with RcGULAR CG�UNCIL r1Ec7T�lG, FEBRUARY Z0, 1967 Mr. Schillanger and Tom Greig, but he did not know the outcome of this meating. ��lr, �;hitmcre said that there had bPen a Council meeting after it had 6een sent to the Police Commission, and at that t�me the Council afas di=_cussing 17�n ng an insurance consultant, and was going to have all the insurance checked at the same time, The City Manager said he would checl< ai^ this and could have �t back on the agenda. A�JOURNMCUT: lhere being no further business, Mayor Kirkham declared the Regular Council Meeting of February 20, 1967 adjourned at 12:15 A,M, :'espectfully submitted, Mary Lu Strom Secretary to the Council �� ,� �� / ��C/ / � _7 � � . , t ���w'� � � � �tAY0�2 - JACK 0. KIRKHAM THE MINUTES OF TNE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 6, 1967 7he Regular Caunn 1 Meetirtg af tha City of Pridley was called to order by Mayur Karkham at `�:18 P.M„ ROLL C,�ILL hiEMDERS PP.ES�NT; MEMBF(�S ABS�MT: C}PENI�IG CEREh10NY: Kirkh�m, Harris, Liebl, Samuelson, Sheridan Nane Mayor Ktrkham asked that the audience stahd and say the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROUAL GF MTNIITES, REGUL�R COUNCIL MEETI�G OF FEBRUARY 2Q, 1967: MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Cou�c{1 Meeting of Febru�ry 2Q, 1967 as submitted, Seconded hy Councilman Liebt. Upon a voice vote, there heing no nays, Mayar K�rkham declarzd the motion carried, QClOPT?OP! OF AGEND/',: Cour�ciirt,an Sh�ri�an said that if it was agreeabie with the rest of the Council, he suygested they delete Item 30, "Resotution Concerning a County C,ourt System", and Stem 31, "Resol�tion Concerning Metropolitan �overnment", from this agerda. MOTiOfJ by Caunc�lmar Sheridar to adopt the agenda with the detetion of Ftems 30 and 31. Seconded by Counczlman Samuelson, Uppn a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham dec]ared the motion carried. Ceunc�lman Lieb1 said that he would like to see these two items thoroughty ' � �