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05/15/1967 - 00020909THC MINUT�S OF THE REGIILAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 15, 1967 The Regular Council Meeting of the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Kirkham at 8:15 P.M. OPENING CEREMONY: Mayor Kirkham asked the audience to stand and �oin in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Kirkham, Harris, Liebl, Samuelson MEMBERS ABSENT• Sheridan Mayor Kirkham explained that the meeting-had started"late because the Council had been meeting with the architect on the new City Hall. He said that the building was coming along very well, and is on schedule as nearly as can be estimated. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 1, 1967: MOTION by Councilman $arris to adopt the Minutes of'the Regular Council Meeting of May 1, 1967 as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING, MAY 8, I967; MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to adopt the Minutes of the Special Gouncil Meeting as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Councilman Liebl said there were two items under 01d Business and two items under New Business that he would like to add to the agenda. Under Old Business he would like to add Item Sa, "Spring Cleanup" and Item Sb, "Status of Hazardous Building Actions°. Under New Business he would like to add Item 21a, "Street Sweeper" and 21b " City Employee�s Facilities". - Councilman llarris said that under Item 2 of Old Business, ^Planner Specifications", Councilman Sheridan was going to report back after talking with a planner, and as he is not present, Councilman Harris said he would like to lay this over to the next meeting, and asked that Item 2 be deleted. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt the agenda as amended. Mr. vanDan said he would like 30 seconds of the Council`s time for correctioa of minutes. He said he had talked to Couttcilman Sheridan about thi5, and he had agreed to make the motion, but Councilman Sheridan was not present. Mr, van➢an said that this was from the minutes of the meeting of April 17, 1967. Mayor Kirkham said that the Council does not have these minutes before them. Mr. vanDan said he would like to correct a reply he had made and which could be checked on 1 � ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PAGE 2 the tape of the meeting. Mayor Kirkham said that the minutes have already � been approved and are not before the Council at px�sent. Mr. vanDan saad he would like to add several words to his statement on Page 24, 3rd paragraph under the heading, "VISITORS: MR. ERANCIS VANDAN REQUESTING CONFIRMATION OF DOCUMENTS", In answer to Mr. Gibb's quesCion, asking Mr, vanDan if he was an attorney and competent to make such accusations, Mr. vanDan said that his answer was as follows; "Mr. vanDan said he was not an aCtorney admitted to practice, but hecause o£ bis training, being a 1aw graduate, he could interpret the law." Mayor Kirkham told Mr. vanDan that he could leave this with the secretary. Mr. vanDan said he would do this and that an appropriate motion could be made by any one of the Councilmen. MOTION to adopt the agenda as amended was seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT SS 9F5-C (ADDENDUM 9k1) (CONTINUED PROM MAY 1, 1967) ; Councilman Lieb1 said he had taken the time to taZk with the people in Yhis area. He listed the individual property owners that he had seen, and said that 85% of the people were against the improvement. Councilr,tan Harris asked if these were single family residents. Councilman Liebl said they were, and he had also checked with the owner of the 8-unit apartment building and he ob�ected also. Councilman Harris asked if these peog3e have off-street parking. Councilman LZebl said they did not because they would be right in the way which is the complication. Councilman Lieb1 said he noticed that the � City has put the extension in, in case some time in the future the people want this storm sewex. Councilman Samuelson asked if the laterals had been put across into the stTeet. The Consulting Engxneer said that a change order had covered the construction of the main line to the property 1itte, and the public hearing was to be held to cover the property line to the low spot. The Crty Engineer pointed out on the map the area where the water drains into the 1ow hole and explained that the City oxdinance on off-street parking can- not be enforced because of this problem as� the people park on Main Street. He said that this pro�ect can be deleted but eventually this will have to be fixed. He said it probably could be done when Main Street is improved. Council- man Liebl said he would like to point out to the Council that the people will have to replace txees and fences that wiLl have to be torn down, and they have spent a 1ot of�money €ixing up their yards, beside paying for the pro�ect. He said that the people have indlcated that they have signed a petition against this pro�ect twice, and Councilman Liebl said he would oppose it a-t this time as it wi11 be an extreme hardship on the�se people if they are assessed. He said that the apaxtmenC owners could pxovide an alley to get to the back property and he did not feel they have to park on Main Street, although he realizes the land is uneven, but he felt if they go ahead the people would be very opposed to it, and he did not feel it s�hould be undertaken aC this time, Councilman Harris asked if there was a dedication for an alley there. The City P�ngineer said yes. A visitox to the Council Meeting said that a few years ago thas had been a nice field, then a nice apartment building had been built wiih off- street parkin.g, and then three apartments had gone up with no off-street � parking. He said they appa'rently either did not check the ordinance or disre- garded it. He said that now it seems the ordinance is being enforced, and the home owners should be assessed to pay for a mistake of a contractor, He said that it has been rumored that the property owners wi11 have to pay for the a11ey for off-street parking instead of the contractor. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PAGE 3 MOTION by Councilman Harris that this pro�ect not be put in at this time, but be returned to the Administration for an alternate solution on enforcing � the off-street parking for the affected property. The City Engineer said that the Adm�nistration had written letters in 1962 telling the people they were zn violatxon and that they had to provide parking in the back, but they had come to the Council about the water problem, so it was now up to the Council osz whether it be done now or not, but he felt that it should be brought to their attention. The Motion was seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Councilman Liebl asked the people present in the audience if there was a water problem. One of the visitors said that the first apartment has water in the spring as it runs down the slope, but an a1Yey would j¢st make it a runway and increase the problem. The vote upon the motion was a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carned, SEWER USE AGREEMENT (TABLED 5/8/67); Mayor Kirkham reminded the Council that this is the letter he had read at the last Council Meeting, and the Council had decided to reconsider the last paragraph. Niayor Kzrkham suggested that they �ust eliminate the first two sentences of the last paragraph, and start the last paragraph, "If this be your position, we suggest then that you commence a declaratory �udgment action to have the meaning of the supplemental agreement detexmined by the District � Court." Councilman Samuelson suggested that in the fourth paragraph, they eliminate the word "ignore" and substitute the words, "to use their own interpretation of!'. MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to adopt the letter to the NSSSD with the proposed changes. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. DOUBT� BUNGALOW USE PERMIT (HEARING CLOSED 5/1/67): Councilman Samuelson said his feelittgs were that this was spot zoning and would be putting a multiple dwelling in the immediate center of an R-1 District. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to deny the Double Bungalow Use Permit. Council- man Lieb1 asked aboixt the zoning surrounding this lot. Councilman Harris said that it was a11 R-1. Councilman Lieb1 said he assumed that the people opposed this. Councilman Samuelson said there had been no one present at the meeting either pro or con except the people making the application. Councilman Harris said he thought this had been disposed of at the last meeting. Mayor Kirkham said that the hearing had been closed but no action had been taken. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kir[c[aam declared the motion carried. REZONING REQUEST IN SPRING BROOK PARK AREA (TABLED 5/1/67): � The City Engineer pointed out on the map the different zonings requested. Councilman Harris asked if Ashton was a deadend. The City Engineer said that it goes to Ironton now, and eventually wi11 go to the City limits at the railroad tracks. Councilman Samuelson asked if this was the Planning Commission's scheme. The City Engineer said that it was. � � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PAGE 4 MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the request and study it in con- aunct2on with the planning Commission. Seconded by Councilmaa Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kir.cham declared the motion carried. SPRING CLEANUP• Councilman Lieb1 said that he would like to discuss Spring Cleanup. He said he was not talking aboue open space, but lots in residential districts. Councilman Liebl said ttaat this has been discussed in past Council sessions, and he suggested to the City Manager that letters be written to empty 1ot owners about cleanup, and he was wondering if these people have been contacted, He said he is sti11 getting calls from people about it. He said the CZty Manager had said that he had someone in mind to do the work, and he wondered who it was and how this was being done. He stated that this was a bad image for our City. Councilman� Liebl said that Sectlons 37.0�., 37.02, and 37.03 of the City Code cover the cleaning up of praperty by May 1st, the enforcement provision and the penalty whereby it can be assessed to the property owner Zf it has to be done by the City. Councilman Liebl said he had received over 40 ca11s indicating that the people want the empty lots cleaned up. Council- man Harrzs said he would suggest Yhe City Manager send letters giving a date by which this must be done, probably 30 days, oeherwise Che City will do it and put it against the taxes. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to direct the Administration to write letters to the property owners with a given date, stating that it will be assessed against them if it is not done. 5econded by Councilman Samuelson. Mr. Pauison, a visitor to the Council Meeting, said that in many cases a letter would be sent to the property fee owner, who would �ust throw it in the waste basket, as it is usually the contract owner who has the real responsibility, He said Iie thought some decisive action must be taken on this, and he felt that more efficiency was needed in the fronC office, FIe said that the Council cannot do the good �ob they are trying to do, unless there is more efficiency in the front office. He sa7�d that perhaps a petition is the answer, if they cannot get action. Councilman Samuelson said he receives ca11s, writes them down and brings them in and then the City Manager writes a letter. He said he would like to ask the C�ty Attorney if the Council has the legal right to post property,saying that it must be cleaned up by such and such a daCe. The City Attozney said the usual legal require- ment would be that a notice be sent to the address where the tax statement is sent, and in most cases if there is a contract purchaser and the contract is not recorded, the County Sreasurer sends it t-o the contract purchaser and the 1aw wi11 require that the notice be sent to the address that the tax statement is sent to. He said that rather than a leteer, he felt it should be drawn in the foxm of an official notice. Councilman Samuelson asked if the person concerned does not recieve his notice, would the public posting suffice. The City Attorney said yes, either thaC or publication is a sufficient substrtute for the actual service if thaC cannot be done. Councilman Harris suggested that the motion be changed from a letter being written to official Notice and publication. This was agreed upon. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor ICirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Lieb1 said that this was supposed to be done according to Orlinance by May lst, and they need 30 days to remedy this, He said it is late for this already, and he would like to ask the people in his Ward who have this REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PAGE 5 problem to try to be patient, and the Council will try to rectify it as soon as possible. He said that we have an ordinance, he feels it should be enforced, and this is the reasan he brought this up this evening. Councilrua� Samuelson said he had talked to the City Manager last week and that a number of letters had been sent out, and he would like to direct the Administration to bring back a list of the names, and addresses to whom. letters were sent in respect to the cleamup program so the Council,knows what action has been taken so they do not duplicate themselves. Mr. Paulson said that in some communities the City Manager wi11 spot check these yards and talk to the residents. He said he thought that we should have this kind of public service and the Council must assert themselves with the admini- strati,on to see that these things get resolved. He said there should be a follow up program and we do not have this kind of public relations. Council- man Samuelson said he_agreed. Councilman Liebl said he would like to ask the City Attorney what contact he has had in regard to the Benson property on East River Road. The City Attorney said he had prepared a report on four properties, and that on this particular property the owner had indicated that he wanted to co�e in and meet with the $uilding Inspector to rehabilitate the building, If he does not do this, it will have to go to court and it will be a borderline case on whether the court te�ls them to tear it down. Councilman Liebl said that this was a terrible piece of �unk, and he felt the property could be developed and put to,better use,. The Citq Attorney said the owner had indicated an interest in coming before the Council to get the ad�oining property rezoned so they could build a more substantial building. Council- man Samuelson asked if there was any time limit on the other buildings. The City Attorney said that on the M& I Auto Supply Company, he had received a letter indicating that the property had been purchased by the Miller Con- struction Company who will be in to get a permit, and he is sure they are in earnest, He said that the notice on the house on Apex is up in two days and he has' not received an answer yet, and if he does not xt wi11 then go to court. Regarding the house on 5809 2nd Street Northeast, he �ias written the fee owner in Chicago, but he had not been found, so he has started service by publication. , BIDS - ST. 1967-1 AND ST. 196?-2 (OPENED NOON, MAY 15, 1967): The Finance Director read the following bids; '�i�1:�1��7�;7 Alexander Construction Co 4641 Hiawatha Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota Dunkley Surfacing Co. 3756 Grand Street N.C. Nlinneapolis, Minnesota BID DEPOSIT Seaboard Surety 5% United Pacific 5% BASE BID $154,300.06 $129,665.22 Hennepin Black Topping Co. II.S.F. & G. $145,125.05 , P,O, 2675 5% New Br2ghton, Minnesota COMPI,ETION DATE Oct. 15, 1967 October 1, 1967 September 15, 1967 � � �_1 , REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PLANHOLDER C. S. McCrossan, Inc Box 322, Route 2 Osseo, Minnesota Northern Asphalt Const. Co 1631 66th Livenue N.E. Fridley, Minnesota BID DEPOSIT Great American Insurance Co. 5% Home Owners Insurance Co. 5% BASE SID 5134,805.62 $131,613.95 PAGE � COMPLETION DATE As specified Councilman Harris asked the City Engineer to relate the streets included in these pro�ects for the audience. The City Engineer said that these pro�ects would include 63rd from University Avenue to Sth Street, 61st Avenue from IIniversity Avenue to Main Street, Rainbow Drive - 61st Avenue to Comet Lane, Hugo Street - East River Road to the east end of the street, Baker - from 73rd Avenue to Osborne Road, and Arthur Street from Mississippi Street to the north end of the school property. Councilman Samuelson asked if the City was getting the required easement for a cul-de-sac on Hu�o Street, The City Engineer said that there has been a different recommendation from the Planning Consultant on how it should be developed, and this will be brought back to the Council at a later time. The City P�ngineer said that the estimated cost had been $130,098.30, and the bid was under that. Councilman Lieb1 asked if this surfacing company had done work for the City before, and if it had been satisfactory. The City Engineer said yes, they had had a contract las,t year. ' MOTION by Councilman Liebl to awaxd the bid for ST. 1967-1 and St. 1967-2 to the Dunkley Surfacing Company, 3756 Grand Street Northeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota in the amount of $129,665.22, to be completed October 1, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Councilman Lieb1 said he had a petition signed by 85% of the people on Jupitor and he �ust wanted to consult with one more person, and if the people concur with putting the street, in on Comet Lane from the park to Trinity Lane, he would like to have these put in this contract if possible. The City Engineer said that they can only add up to 25% to a contract, and they already have two streets on whuh a hearing has already been held, but they may let another contract. He said that when Councilman Lieb1 has the petition, he can bring it in to engineering, and he will be able to give him a better answer. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CLAIM SATISFACTION - BIANCONI BOND: Councilman Harris asked if this document had been executed. The City Attorney said it had been his understanding that it was not to be executed until the Council had approved it. � MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive and approve the Claim Satisfaction and direct the City Clerk to execute the document. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PAGE 7 CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL REPORT: Mayor Kirkham said that he was not ready to consider this at this time, � Councilman Samuelson said he was not ready eLther. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to table consideration of the annual report to the next regular meeting. Seconded by Councilman i,iebl. Councilman Lieb1 mentioned that he did not like the picture of the sidewalk included in the report and would suggest a different one if possible. Mayor Kirkham suggested he bring it to the attention of the City Manager when this is brought back on the agenda. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. � REQUEST FOR SEWER CODE STUDY - LIEBL: Councilman Liebl said that he would like to ask the City Engineer and Consulting Engineer to present him with the specifications for sewage and water pipe installation which he felt were important for Fridley!s future utility grbwth and expansion. He said he would like to study them and then present to the Council, with the help of experienced people, a unified sewer code for our City, and he would like the cooperation of the Council. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to instruct the City Engineer and the Consulting Engineer to furnish presently available specifications on sewage and water pipe installations for the purpose of research and study, Seconded by Councilman Harris. He said he would like to have a11 members of the Council receive this. Councilman Liebl said that this had been his intent, Upon a ' voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PLANNING CONIMISSION MEETING MINIIT�S, MAY 11, 1967; � DISCUSSION: 3RD STREET PATTERN Councilman Harris said that the Planning Co¢unission had made no determination at their meeting, nor was there anything in the minutes about it being brought up again. He said he would like to request that this appear on their agenda again, for a final determination. Mayor Kirkham said he did not feel that it was necessary to go back to the Planning Commission as they had had it for many months, and in a sense this had been an informal hearing. He said he felt most people would like to see the extension made, and there was a proposal from the people through whose property the street would go, Mayor Kirkham said he would entertain a motion to direct the City Engineer to proceed with drawing specifications for this extension. Councilman Harris said he had no oh�ection to this, but he had brought this to the Council's attention because they had discussed a wider street, and the improvement of the street would be tantamount to any design. Mayor Kirkham said that there was a 60 foot right-o�-way so his intention would be to have a 40 foot street back to back with curb. Councilman Harris said then rezoning is not necessary for the width of the street, Mayor Kirkham said he felt a 40 foot street should go through regardless of what else is done. Councilman Harris said that if the Cossncil chooses to approve this street, he suggests the Council , ask the Planning Commission to again consider the rezoming request. Mayor Kirkham said that that was another matter and it could certainly be considered separately. Councilman Samuelson said he agreed. He said he felt the connection should be made so there was a good flow of traffic through for fire and police. Councilman Lieb1 said that at the hearing last Thursday, he REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PAGE 8 felt the people indicated they were willing to wholeheartedly support this. � Councilman Harris said he felt the length of the street should be determined and where it should start, Alayor Kirkham said that this part of the street could be done immediately regardless of whether anything is done farther north or not. He said that there is road up there and whether it is to be improved or not is another question. He said that this pro�ect has been discussed since last fall, and if something is not done soon, we will be into another season. The Council discussed following the general pattern for connecting 3rd Street between 58th Avenue and 57th Place. Councilman Samuelson said that when the engineers were through with the plans, they should refer it to the City Attorney for the easement requirements if necessary. MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to approve the construction of a street from 58th Avenue Northeast to 57th Place as suggested in Exhibit A. The City Engineer asked if it was the Council's intention to have the property owners improve the street or for the City to do it. Mayor Kirkham said that the City Engineer is to draw the specifications, but the property owner wi11 do his own improvement. The City Engineer said that there were several lots that do not have water and sewer services, and he asked if the Council wished to hold public hearings. There was only one owner involved, and Councilman Harris suggested they get a letter, �nd then there would be no need to hold a hearing. The City Engineer said that there is another problem as this area is 1ow and needs a storm sewer, and when they do the street would be the time to put the storm sewer in. He said that this would � be a matter of money, if the street is to be paid for by the property owners, they may not be willing to do this. Mayor Kirkham suggested that the City Engineer bring this back to the,Council when he has some figures, so they wi11 be able to talk to the people. He quE5tlpned whether the Council was considering closing off one street, in which case he said they could probably get by without storm sewer. Councilman Harris said this was not going to be vacated at this time. The City Engineer said they would bring a11 the specifications back before the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the m�?tion carried. (2) DEDICATION OF ARTHUR STREET WITH REFERENCE TO GARDNER'S PLAT (P.S.�k66�Q1); The City Engineer said that the Planning Commission has not taken any action, but he pointed out on the map what they were proposin�. He explained that at present they are planning on leaving the low land go. He said that the Planning Commission suggested that there be an agreement that in three years he would give the City the easement and move the house off so that Arthur Street can go through. He said that the house is on the easement, but that Mr, Templin want time to get the area developed, then he wi11 move the house. Councilman Samuelson said then this is coming in in two plats. Mr. Templin said that basically yes, this plat and the outlot. He said that Lots 7- 18 would be in the outlot and he could build on Lots 19 - 29. Councilman Samuelson asked � Mr. Templin if these homes could meet the 4' water table. Mr. Templin said yes he had checked this. The Council discussed with Mr. Templin the fu�ure streets, where the storm sewer goes, and the fact that the water line was already in. The City Engineer suggested that they ask for escrow becauee the assessments will be high. Councilman Samuelson said he would suggest they also get a subdivzsion development p1an. Mr. Templin said that this was the reason for bringing this as he wants the Council's preliminary approval. REGULAR COUNCII, MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PAGE 9 Councilman Lieb1 asked if Mr. Templin is the one who wi11 develop the land. Mr. Templin said yes. Councilman Liebl asked if he would be the one that � would put money in escrow. Councilman Samuelson said that it would become part of the final plat, and a11 that he needs at the present time is prelimi- nary approval of the general concept so that he can proceed with the pro�ect. MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur with the general concept, and that any plat filed wi11 be with the provision for escrow for storm sewer and street with a drainage plan as part of the hardshell. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Harris asked if the water service that went down 64th Avenue would be included in the escrow, The City Engineer said that the escrow would be for any lots that he daveloped. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of May 11, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, biayor Karkham declared the motion carried. CfTANGE ORDER N0. 1- SS&SW ��84: Councilman Harris asked if this is the change order that had been discussed at the last meeting. The Consulting Engineer said that there were two changes that had been discussed at the last Council Meeting and they were incorporated in this one change order. One was the realignment of the sewer in Nage1's Woodlands and the other is the reduction of the storm sewer on ' Stinson Boulevard. Councilman Samuelson asked Mr. Ray Carlson about a petition they had signed to stop the sewer at a particular point. The Con- sulting Engineer said that this would not affect this change order. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve Change Order ,�F�1 for sanitary sewer, water and storm sewer Improvement Pro�ect �k84. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PETITION i�13-1967 - REQUESTING DELETING A SEidER LATERAL FROM PROJECT 9�84: Councilman Samuelson read Petition -0�13-1967 which requested that the sewer lateral end on the west property line of the lumber yard. He asked if this would affect the change order. The Consulting Engineer said that the realignment was �ust through Nagel�s Woodlands, but the remainder wi11 stay the same as it was at the public hearing. The Gity Engineer pointed out the way this had orLginally been planned and the realignment. He said that this petrtion will require another change oxder. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive Petition i�13-1967, and direct the Administration to ask the Consulting Engineer to draw up a change order for the deletion of the sewer lateral as stated in the petition. There was a discussion at the Council table with Mr. Gordon Staenson and ' Mr. Ray Carlson on whether the sanitary sewer should go to the back lot line between the lumber yard and Nagel's Woodlands, and where the line was to be stopped. Councilman Samuelson asked that the motion be read back, and with the approval of Councilman Harxis changed it to stop the sanitary sewer line at the northeast corner of Lot 4 in Nagel's Woodlands. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PAGE IO Mayor Kirkham said he thought the Council should discuss the service road, � Councilman Liebl asked if this is put in wi11 they have to rip up the street. The Consulting Engineer said that another way would be for the property owner to provide an easement for the construction of sanitary sewer, Councilman Harris suggested that this be completed before the pro�ect is ordered in. CouncLlman Samuelson asked Ray Carlson if rt was feasible for him to give a sanitary sewer easement. Mr. Carlson questioned how big an easemenC it would be. The Consulting Engineer said he thought 20 feet, He said that it was possible also that a buxlding could be serviced from the rear. He suggested they get an easement in the front and it could be traded in the future. Councilman Samuelson said he thought they should get a17 the easements in the hands of tAe City at this time. Councilman Samuelson asked Mr. Gordon Swenson if it was agreeable to him, and he said no because he plans to build his building a11 the way to the back of the p��.perty. The Consulting Engineer said that another alternative would be to put the entire easement on lumber yard property or the sewer line down Osborne Road which c�ould be a very expensive proposal. Mr. Gordon Swenson said he needs quite a setback and would rather give the easement in front along with the lot Mr, Nagel wants to se11, as those buildings wi11 have to be as far back as his will. Councilman Harris said that there seem to be a number of approaches to this problem. MOTION by Councilman Harris to return this sewer line problem to the Engineering Department and request them to prepare a report regarding the routing of the sewer line aad the necessary easements before this pro�ect is continued. � Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Mr. Carlson asked if this meant there would be no action taken tonight. Councilman Samuelson said n�t until all�th¢se other things are ironed out, CHANGE ORDER �i�6 W-75A: MOTION by Counci7�an Samuelson to approve Change Order-�k6 for Water Pro�ect 75-A. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, Councilman Liebl asked the Consuiting Engineer if this change order will take care of the problem. The Consulting Engineer said that this change order will complete Water Pro�ect 75 A. ORDINANCE �k363 PROVIDING FOR GTELI. REPAIR - WELL N0. 4: Councilman Samuelson asked for an explanation of what went wrong with the we11. The Consulting Engineer said this was primarily a pump repair. He said there wi11 be a continual request for emergency ordinances on the Hinckley We11 pvmp installations because it costs in excess of $1,000 to pull the pump and reset it, which has to be done without inspecting it. Then from $75 to $125 to break the pump dawn, so it is a minimum of $1100 to $1200 �ust to determine the problem. Councilman Samuelson asked if � the water department was providing proper maintenance. The Consulting Engineer said that this was a problem of alignment and the bearings, spiders, and shaft need repaa.r. He explained that the problem exists because the shaft was extended, He said that an alternate solution would be to provide a commercial pump which would require the purchase of a new pump. Iie said they asked for an estimate for discussion, and it would be $7200 for the pump, plus installation and control changes, and he said it appeared to them REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PAGE 11 that it woixld be a reasonably good gatnhle to invest approximately $1200-.and some dollars in the repair of the pump. MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Emergency Ordinance �F363. Seconded by Councilman Lieb1. Mr, Paulson asked Mr. Comstock if the pump has to maintain a vacuum. Mr. Comstock said no. Mr, Paulson asked if the pump was at the bottom of the shaft. Mr. Comstock said yes. Mr. Paulson aslced if the manufacturer had been consulted. Mr. Comstock said they had consulted the manufacturer dozens of times, and the expert from the oil field had been consulted. Mr. Paulson asked why there had not been a final inspection when the installation was made. Mr. Comstock said that this had been checked at the depth called for which was between 240 and 250 feet, but about three years atter this time it was determined the setting should be increased, so the pump setting was deepened. Councilman Liebl asked when they expect the pump back in service because of the sprinkling season coming up. Mr, Comstock said he did not know, that it would take a while to have it repaired. UPON a ro11 ca11 vote, Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson voting aye; nays, none, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTIDN 4�92-1967 AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS - 2 POLICE CARS: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution ��92-1967. Seconded 6y Councilman Samuelson for discussion. Councilman Liebl said he had received a study of which is the best car on the road from the Consumer's report for this year. The report compared Chryslers, Mercurys, Buicks and reported that the accommodations of these cars are no better than -the lower priaed ears, and in some cases worse. Councilman Lieb1 said he had recieved criticism because the City bought Buicks, and it seems that the National Consumer Report verifies the people's nriticzsm. lie asked Chief McCarthy why he had decided on Buick. Chief McCarthy said that the Police Department does not decide, they just ask for a resolution to ask for bids under cerZain specifications. He said th�y take the cheapest bid with the most dollar value. He said that if Ford or Chevrolet could come up with the specifications it would be fine, they are� not asking �or Buick. Councilman Liebl said he thought Chrysler would be a good deal. Chief McCarthy explained that he va uld agree with this but they had not bid. Councilman Harris said that Police cars have different criteria than standard cars, which probably was not part of the test taken on standard cars. Councilman Liebl said-the cars were fully equipped. He said that he had wanted to check into this so the Council was not accused of not taking the lowest bid, which he said he felt should be taken except in very special circumstances. He said that they had spent $730 more than the lowest bid, and if they should get a lemon, it is that much more money spent. Chief McCarthy said that a11 cars are under a 50,000 miles warranty, and as they do not keep them any longer than this, anything that happened would be covered under the warranty. Councilman Lieb1 asked if these cars would have more trade-in value. Chief McCarthy said that when the Police Department is through with a car, it is worn out and not worth anything, and they do not consider the trade-in value, only the cash outlay. Councilman Samuelson said he would like to see the specifications changed to include Ford and Chevrolet. Mayor Kirkham asked if the specifications expluded anyone. Chief McCarthy said no. Councilman Samuelson asked if Ford and Chevrolet could meet the weight requirement. Chief McCarthy said they could. Mr, vanDan, a ' , ' REGIILAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PAGE 7 2 visitor to the Council Meeting, asked how these specifications compared with , the Highway Patrol cars. Chief McCarthy said the specifications were word for word. Mr. Paulson, a visitor to the Council Meeting, asked how they can �ustify $750 if the cars could be bought for 1ess. Mayor Kirkham said that this had been thoroughly discussed, and only three companies had bid, Buick, Plymouth and Dodge (whose bid had been outrageously high). He said the Police Department and Administration felt that the difference per car was money we11 sgent. Chief McCarthy said that the Depastment has one Plymouth and it is broken down most of the time. Councilman Samuelson asked about the cost breakdown. Chief McCarthy said that the Council gets it in the agenda every month. The Council looked at the report. Councilman Harris said that the report shows the Plymouth is the most costly to maintain. Chief McCarthy said that 35 to 40 invitations are sent to new car dealers in the Metropolitan area� and they are 'lucky if they get three bids, as the car companies do not want to se11 police cars. Councilman Liebl said he hoped that next time there would be more bids, as this was very frust�rating. He said that Minneapolis gets more bids, but pezhaps this was because they have more cars to provide. Mayor Kirkham said that all they can do is invite them. Mr. Paulson suggested they let bids when business is down for the dealers. Mayor Kirkham said that this is not always possible. Council- man Samuelson asked Chief McCarthy if the Council could advertise to buy cars for delivery six months later, Chief McCarthy said that this had been done three years ago, and they had received no hids. Councilman Harris asked if the cars with the special specifications come off the floor. Chief McCarthy said that all the police cars are specially made, Councilman Harris said then it would make no difference when the cars were bid. Chief MeCarthy said � that there is no dealer in the Ttain Cities that stocks police cars - they have to be ordered from the factory. Mr, vanDan suggested they go to the factory for bids. Lieutenant Rick said that they have done this in the past. Councilman Lieb1 said that he had heard the accusation that it was no use bidding in Frxdley as there was no chance of getting the bid. A visitor to the Council Meeting said that an Anoka car salesman he had talked to �vas telling him about a contest they had, in which about six police cars were inclirled. The salesman said the police cars had been bid out of the factory and did not count in their sales. Lieutenant Rick said there had been a problem last year when they had bid a car at an off-season, and the factory informed them they would not run a police car through the factory at that time, so the Police Department had to keep one of their o1d cars a ridiculously long period of time. A visitor to the Council Meeting asked why PrLdley did not couple their bids with Minneapolis and St. Pau1 instead of buying only 2 or 3 cars at a time. Lieutenant Rick said car manufacturers are not making much money on police cars, considerably less than a standard model of the same type. Mayor Kirkham said he thought this might be a good idea, and he would take it up with the Anoka County Association of Municipalities, however, he doubted that this would be of interest to the others, because they would be buying their cars at their convenience when their miLeage was right on their particular cars, but it merited investigation. � VOTE upon the motion to adopt Resolution �k92-1967 was a voice vote, t[iere being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION ik93-1967 REGARDING STREET RAILWAY CROSSINGS: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution ��93-1967. Seconded by Council- man Samuelson. R�GiJLAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 Councilman Samuelson said he would like to see 79th Avenue and State Aid Road 310 (which is ahnut 83rd Avenue) added also. He said he thought the Council should get these hearings taken care of at the same time. Councilman Liebl said we probably won't get them all at once anyway, but we may get one or two. Mayor Kirkham said that it wi11 not hurt to ask for three or four. PAGE 13 With the approval of the seconder, Councilman Harris amended the resolution to include 79th Avenue and 83rd Avenue, ilpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CI�AINLS : MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve for payment General and Pnblic Utilities Cla�ms �611750 through ;�11860 and Liquor Clauns �61089 through ��1147. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Councilman Samuelson asked how much more work there was left on the Melody Manor Park. The Consulting Engineer said he did not recall about the utility construction, but that Park Construction had done most of the grading. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motios� carried. ESTIMATES• Councilman Samuelson noticed that one of the estimates for the Noyes Construc- tion Company had not been signed, and he said that all signatures should be on the estimates before the checks are written. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the following estimates sub�ect to signatures be�ng completed: D. M. Noyes Construction Company General Contractors 100 West Franklin Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota Fridley Civic Center - Certificate No, 5 (5-4-67) for period from March 31, 1967 to April 30, 1967 Harry S. Horwitz & Co., Inc. Mechanical Contractor 1411 - 11th Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota Fridley Civic Center - Certificate No. 4 �(4-27-67) for period from March l6, 1967 to Apri1 19, 1967 Hoffman Electxic Company, Inc. L�lectrical Contractors Anoka, Minnesota Fridley Civic Center - Certificate No, 4 (4-30-67) for period from Apri1 1, 1967 through April 30, 1967 $29,142.00 $ 9,016.20 $ 2,070.00 ' � C_J � REGiTLAR COUNCIL MEESING, MAY 15, 1967 Keys We11 Drilling Company 413 North Lexington Parkway St. Paul, Minnesota, 55104 Estimate �k2 - Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 85 (Partial) (Repair - Well No. 3) Estimate �k18 - Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 75-A (Fina1D (Three Additional Drift Wells) SandsCrom & Hafner, Inc. 749 Forest Dale Road New Brighton, Minnesota 55112 Estimate ��3 - Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect 5-C (Partial) (Laterals west of IIniversity and north of T.H. ��100 - Sylvan Hi11s area) Park Construction Company 51 - 37th Avenue Noxtheast Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55421 Estimate �k1 - Melody Manor Park Improvement Pro�ect No. P-1 (Partial) � Comstock & Davis, Inc. Consulting Engineers 1446 County Road "J" Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 For the furnishing of Professional Engineering Services on Melody Manor Park Boundary Survey & Topog and Master Site Plan - Pro�ect No. P-1 Estimate �kl (Final) for the furnishing to Pro- fessional Engineering Service for planning Water Improvement Pro�ect No, 75-F (T.H. ��47 Water Main relocation) For the furnishing of resident inspection and resident supervision for the staking out o£ the construction work for the following; Estimate ;'8 - Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 79 from Apri1 3, 1967 through April 29, 1967 (Commerce Park, Swanstrom Court, etc.) Estimate ��1 - Sanitary Sewer, Water & Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 84 from Apri1 3, � 1967 through April 29, 1967 (Baker Avenue between Osborne Road & 75th extended east, Onondaga between Central and Stinson, etc.) $ Z,340.00 $ 500.00 $41,549.85 $ 5,197.50 $ 1,113.00 $ 726,48 $ 52.50 $ 444.00 PAGE 14 REGIILAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 Estimate 4�15 - Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 75-C, Schedule 2, from April 3, 1967 through April 29, 1967 (High Service Pwnps and 3 Additional Filters) Estimate �p1 - Melody Manor Park Improvement Pro�ect No. P-1 from April 3, 1967 thraugh April 29, 1967 PAGE 15 $ 90.D0 ' $ 148.00 Estimate ��3 - Storm Sewer Improvement Pro,7ect No. 5-C from April 3, 1967 through Apri1 29, 1967-- , (laterals west of University Avenue and north of T.H. �k100 - Sylvan Hi11s area) $ 1,387.00 The motion was seconded by Councilman Lieb1. Upon a voice vote, there taeing no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. LICENSES• MOTION 6y Councilman Samuelson to approve the following licenses: EXC9VC.TInG Rosetoian SanitaLion Inc. 1408 Coon Rapzds F's1vd. Coon Rapids, rlinnesota Welesl:i & Son 9316 JamesLocan Minneapolis, Minnesota GENEP,AL COidTF�ACT0R5 Boyce Gonstruction 1366 Highway 100 N,F, Minneapolis, Minnesotz By: Kenneth BerghorsL 55433 By; George Weleski � L. Dailey, Custom Euilders 8251 East P.iver Road Fridley, Minnesota By: Charles D. Boyce By: Leonard Dailey Sonny Mi11er Construction Co. 4237 West 25th Street Minneapolis, hlinnesota By: Gerald Mi11er L.W. Samuelson Construction Co. 7800 Ezst River Road Fridley, Minnesota By; L.W. Sanmelson Tom S. Silvis Construction Co 6020 idynn�rood Road Minneapolis, .finnesota By: Thoc,as S. Silvis Swenson ELUldino 5615 Camden Avenua North Minneapolis, Minnesota By: Ray Stoznson Renewal Renewal New New Renewal Renewal New New � , � RLGULAF COIINCCL MG�'tiING, MAY I5, 1967 � GENEP.AL CONTR�CTORS Ryan Construction Co., of ilinn „ Inc 7515 Wayz.ata b7vd Minneapolis, Minnesota By Vaiunan Construction Co., Inc 258 tIumboldt Ave, North James F. Ryan Minneapolis, Minnesota By: Richard Vanman HFATING Faircon, Tnc, 20?_1 [d. County Road C. Roseville, MinuesoCa }3y: il�lliam Forder West End tlir Conditioning 6408 CambridJe Street Minneapolis, Ntinnesota SIGN HANGERS Telke Signs, Inc. 1 3940 hlinnehaha Ave , Minneapolis, Minnesota CAFE t:ew h.inr,esota I,inseed Oil CornFanJ 25 1it�th E.v°. i�L�. Fridley� i�anr,csota Ne�: Piortherr. Ordinance 4Bth °� i:ars�all P,.E, �'ridley-� P�,innesota New , CiG'�BiT1� Eest River Road Gara�e 5501 F. Eiiver Rcad N.E, Fridlev� i'irr.esota tiinneaota Linseed Oil Con,ran}- 2i 44tr Ave. T`.E. Fridley, P�iinne�otn Sut.er f�rreric� 7k5i E. R�v�x• Ftoad Id.E. Fridley� i�_i!r�esota By: E. C, Gorham By: Richard Telke Nev Ne4T Nec,r Fenewal New PAGFi 16 by: Interstate Uni�ed Corc, oi ?Iirmesota by: Canteen Co:iaraticn b�: Joseih Dolin by: InLerst-_te Un�ted Corr. oF iltnnesota by: J. Dennis Pauc�ra, Jr. h�ew REGULAR GOUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 DF�,ISVF �Y TRUrh Ar.oka Dry Cle«ners i9�_i �a nVE. .4nok3� P-inne�ot� 2'ay Brothers Co*rp�ny 3501 t"arsn�ll P�.E. Fridlc,y� ?;ir r.esot� "ON S«LF,�� KniEhts o° Colu;rtus b831 Hi�n-,�-, ir65 N.�. rridlei-, i'inn�sota SFRVICN: S;' iTO.�S Super `rerica 74`)7 -. ktv�r :Zo:rl _ ,'r',. Fridlev, i-?-rES,�t� Favre�� SFur Service S7_5; �. ii�vzr Hc,�d ."'.E. Fridle�� ?�nn�s��;,a East Rive.• Ro<<d G� ra�e �501 E;. it�v�r Road Pi.�, Fr�3]ey� I'�nn�su.a TP.VF,�t�� Knic�n �s of �olu*n';us b831 N,�h�,«y 1`b5 t;.E. Fridle�, t inn�s�ta by: San� ;I,,�nanson by by : by by: S'21t�, i;ay T�orth Air Home Ascoc?ation J, Da-�iue ^auccr� Jr, Dennis FavrE by: Jose�h Dolin b; : North Air Efome Associat�on PAGE 17 The motion was seconded by Councilman Liebl, and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PETITTON ik9-1967 REQUESTING STREET SURFACING AND CONCRETE CURB, HAYES STREET FROM 73RD TO ONONDAGA STAEET: The City Engineer asked if the Council wished to put in storm sewer in this area. Councilman Harris asked if people are aware that the'petition did not include storm sewer. Councilman Samuelson suggested they include the storm sewer in the public hearing. MOTION by Co�uncilman Harris to receive Petition #9-1967 and return it to the Administration for processing and that storm sewer be included in the Public Hearing. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Airkham declared the motion carried. � � � � L J REGIILAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PAGE 18 PETITION ��10-1967 REQUESTING THE REMOVAL OF THE CITY BUS ROUTE FROM bbTH � AVENUE NORTHEAST: Mayor Kirkham said that the peop?e prefer not to have the bus run on 66th Avenue. He said that this is a temporary turn-around necessitated by the work on the Methodist Church where the bus used to turn around, and *_he people have notified the Council through petition thaC they do not want to have the bus there any longez, and that the street is unable to take the pressure. Mayor Kirkham said he had called Mr, Gerber and he had come out to City Ha11, but fie had ta�lked to Mr. Sheridan and they talked about a different alternative, so Mayor Kirkham said he did not know where it was standing at present as Councllman Sheridan a.s absent, There were iive signers of the petltion present at the Counca.l NIeeting. One of the visitoxs said that a11 of a sudden one morning at 6:Q0 the bus was running in front of their home. He said-the buses weigh 30,000 pounds and the street was posted for 4 ton axle weight. He said that nosa when it rains you can see two grooves down the street. I3e said he watched the bus go over a curb in making a turn, and he felt the asphalt curbs would go with the heavy bus going over them. Mayor Itirkham said that the Council appreciates this problem and they have already instructed the bus to make a change, however, they need direction, He said he had told them what xouee to take but he was not sure what had happened because the Gity Manager and Councilman Sheridan had �ontinued the discussion, Another visitor said they have had 20 ar 30 peaple call the Ci[y Manager and they get no satisfaction at a11. One of the visitors said he had talked to � Mayor Kirkham who had said he would try to have the bus off the street by Wednesday. Mayor Kizkham said he had contacted Mr. Gerber Monday morning and he had come out, but he did not know where it was standing now after he had been intercepted. One of the visitors asked why the people had not been notified. Mayor Kirkham said that they were to be notified. IIe had understood that the bus company wanted to cr,ntact the people first, but they said there was plenty of time as they had to go to the Railroad and Wharehouse Commission first, then they found out they did not need a special permit so they went ahead with the route before Mayor Kirkham had a chance to Calk to the people. The visitor said there had been a sign that said 4 ton limit, but the sign had been taken down now. Mayor Kirkham said that-if the street needs repaixs, they wzll be made. A visitor asked about the 35 children on the block, and said he felt buses should be on main streets instead of residential streets. Mayor Kirkham said that the bus does need a place to turn around and they are attempting to do what they can as fast as they can. A visitor asked about the bus going on Yhe service drive along T.A. �F65. Mayor Kirkham said that this is not allowed as it is too close to anothex bus line on T.H. 4�65. Councilman Harris said that this problem cannot be solved this eventng but perhaps they cauld give the people some encouragement, and he asked Mayor Kirkham i£ he could ca11 Mr. Gerber again. Councilman Samuelson suggesCed t6ey give some direction to the bus company, and his personal choice would be from 61st Avenue to 7th Street, to Mississippi Street and then back south � on University. Mayor Itirkham said that this was the route he had suggested to Mr, Gerber, but when he came out the City Manager had intercepted him and called Councilman Sheridan so that �.t had gotten sidetracked, but he would do what he could to get it back on blst and 7th Sereet. Mr. Paulson asked if there was some way they could require the bus company to provlde a Curn axound on private pxoperty. Mayor Kirkham said that he REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PAGE 19 thought if they requested this, the bus would terminate in Columbia Heights. Mayor Kirkham said that at one time they had assessed the possibility of ' going up to Osborne Road to serve the hospital, but they did not find this financially feasible because of the wide expanse of undeveloped land. A visitor asked if the Council had the authority to determine the temporary route. Mayor Izirkham said they could say which route was allowed, and the bus company could decide whether to servzce it or not, Mr. Paulson said that the bus company could decide to discontinue service. Mayor Kirkham said they could petition to discontinue service, but they would need a hearing. MOTIOn by Councilman Samuelson that the bus temporary route be from 61st Avenue to 7th Street, from 7th Street to Mississippi Street, from Miss�ssippi Street to University Avenue. Seconded by Councilman Harris. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kxrkham declared the motion carried. 1-1967 REQUESTTNG WATER AND SEWER. 7 The City Engineer said that the petitioner wanted to build a building, and he showed the location on the map. He said he wanted City water and sewer or he would have to put in his own water system and septic tank. CounciZman Harris said that if the Council called a hearing, mayhe other people would be interested in it also. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive Petztion �'�11-1967 and set a Public Hearing. Seconded by Councilman Lieb1. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion cazried. , STREET SWEEPER: Councilman Liebl said he had talked to many people on thls sub�ect, and he would like to bring it to the attention of the Council. He said he would request that the City utilize their street sweeper. He said he has checked and we do have one, and the people indicate they want and need the streets cleaned, He said he had recaived about 40 calls on this and Spring is the time to start on this, and he has not seen the sweeper yet. Councilman Lieb1 said he *a�u1d mal¢e a motion to use the street sweeper if it is zequired, as now is the right time to start. Mayor Kirkham asked the City Engineer their pattern for using the sweeper. The City Engineer said that the pattern was changed every year, but that the sweeper is in constant use on dry days. Councilman Samuelson asked how many miles it could cover in a day. The City �ngineer said this would depend on how bad the street was or how far it had to be hauled. Councilman Harris said he was glad that this had been brought up, ad one of the best public relations would be to keep the streets clean and to keep the sweeper going, this would also be doing preventative maintenance. The City Engineer said that this is one thing he insists on, and that they have a map drawn up on what is being done, and he can assure the Council they are using the sweeper. Chief McCart'uy mentioned that excess stones had never been swept up in their area after the street had been sealcoated last qear. Mr. Paulson said he would like to mention that 57th P1ace to the west is quite broken up from heavy equipment that has been going in to fi11 an area, ' and he asked if a petition is necessary to get this takett care of. Mayor ILirkham asked if this heavy equipment was coming in while the roads were posted. Mr. Paulson said no, it was after the signs had been removed, but that the street was somewhat pulverized and weakened and needs sweeping and repair. REGULAR COJNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PAGE 20 MOTION by Councilman Harris that the City Engineer prepare a report on 57th , PLace as to the condition of the street, and what the Engineering Department would suggest as to improving the street, Seconded by Councilman Samuelson, Upon a voice vote, there being no naysj Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carxied. Councllman Liebl said that he was not ctiticizing anyone, but he had people calling him and as their Cpuncilman he feels he should ca11 these things to the attention of Che Council. CITY EMPLOYEES` FACILITIES: Counczlman Lieb1 said that as Councilman of the 3rd Ward he is very interested in the City employees. He said that last week he was on vacation and he had a chance to inspect the City facilities and followed some of the City's very dedicated people on their jobs. He said he has come to some con�clusions. He said he asked himself if the Public Works employees have an adequate reporting location with wash facilities, a�id }�a asked himself if the City as an employer has been living up to their responsibilities in regard to their employees. He said he felt that there were improvements necessary that� should be forthcoming in the near future, and he would la.ke the Council to remedy the obvious shortcomings. He said that some of these people work under very difficult and trying circumstances. He mentioned the City Mechanic who had to work on the aiuipment last year under very cold conditions. He said he would like to urge Councilman Haxris to come up soon with a garage site because it wi11 help the City as a whole. Councilman Samuelson ' said that last Thuxsday ehey had met with the Planning Commission in this respect, because they feel concern for the employees also and are all anxious to proceed with the facilities. He said they had meant �o expedite this if they could. The City Engineer said that as Director of Public Works, he has written four memorandums concerning the poor conditions they must work under, and also about the need for a garage, Mayor Kirkham said that, as Councilman Samuelson said, they met wath the Planning Commission and they have conducted a survey about possible sites and they are proceeding on this as qu�ckly as possible. Councilman Lieb1 said that to conclude this, he would like to say he had the impression that some people felt we were a second class City, and he felt this should not be. He said the City em;loyees should get the same treatment as if they were working for private industry. He ielt the Public laorks Department has very,dedicated men who do not hesitate to go out any time of the day. Councilman Harris said that the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of Maq 11, 1967 under Item.6 covers their next approach as to location for a City garage. COMMUNICATIONS (A) BOARD OF HEALTH: APRIL REPORT Councilman Harris said he would not want to move to receive something that ' he could not read, indicating the reproduction of the report in the agenda. Councilman Samuelson said he wauld like to direct the Administration not to put a copy such as this in the agenda, MOTION by Councilman Harris to refuse this co�n,unication and ask that it be returned at the next meeting in readable coadition. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PAGE 21 (B) R. P. MINDER; PROPERTY VALUATION MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive this coa¢nunication and refer it , to the Assessor for reevaluation, , Councilman Lieb1 asked if these taxes were because of Special Assessments or if rt was �ust the reevaluation. Mayor Kirkham said that it was �ust the reevaluation. Councilman Lieb1 said he would understand why Mr. Minder was concerned. Nfayor Kirkham said that this possibly could be an error „ and the assessor will be asked to take a second look. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harris, and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (C) ARCHITECT; ROOMS B-3 AND B-13; MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the communication from Smiley & Associates. Seconded by Councilman �**� **) Upon a voice vote, there 6eing no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (D) 7AYCEES; CARNIVAL Mayor Kirk�am asked if this Was essentially the same as their zequest of last year. The represenfiative ot the Jaycees said that it was, Mayor Kirkham said that the Council could handle this the same as they did last year, and not deny the request, simply receive the communication. MOTION by Counci2man Harris to receive the communicatiAn from the ,Taycees. ' Seconded by Councilman Samuelson, Upon a voice vote, there 6eing no nays, Mayor ILirkham declared the motion carried. , (E) MUNICIPAL LEAGUE: TAX REFORM LEGISLATION MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the communication from the Municipal League. Seconded by Councilman Samnelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Izirkham declared the motion carried. VISITORS: DESTAUCTION DERBY The President of the Shorewood Association'was present at the meeting and explained that in con�unction with the Fridley Festival they would like to hold a"Destruct�on Derby" June 8, 9 and 10, in which �unk cars are backed up into each other untxl one remains as the winner. He said thaf the owner of the property has approved this, and it will be held across the new road from the ShorePaood Shopping Center where there are several acres of dirt. A visitor from Twin Cities Speadways explained that the idea was very successful at the Twin Cities Speedways. He said that they would bloc[c off an area and water it down so it was somewhat muddy. He said that as a drawing card it is a very popular form of competition. Mayor Kirkham asked the Chie� of Police if the had any comments. Chief McCarthy said that this would be on private property and sounded like it would be fun to watch, but ' his concern would be about the protection of the spectators. Councilman Samuelson suggested that perhaps through a permit fee they could have the Fire Department stand by. The City Attorney said that he was not in favor of the permit idea from the standpoint of liability. He asked what insurance coverage they would have in case of liability to spectators, who would provide (a�*%) Samuelson. SEE CORRECTION IN THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF SUNE 5, 1967, PAGE 1, UNDER THE HEADING, "APPROVAL OF NLLNUTES, REGULAR COiINCIL MEETING, MP.Y 15, 1967". REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 PAGE 22 it and in what amount. The Shorewood representative said that the Shorewood ' Association would take care of the insurance, and he had already contacted a firm who feels that $50,000 liability would be sufficient. The man from Twin Cities Speedway said that the drivers are required to wear crash helmets and adequately secured safety belts, and he only remembers of one minor in�ury at the sHeedway. Councilman Samuelson asked about the velocity they would be traveling at. The visitor said that 25 to 35 MPH would be the very maximum, and they would psobably avexage 10 MPH. Mr. Paulso❑ asked if this would be setting a precedent in Fridley, or if it would be a one-time dea1. Mayor Kirkham said he would hesitate to grant a pexmit as it is on private property and h e would not wanC to be a part of licensing such a thing. Councilman Iiarris said he agreed. Mx. vanDan asked if they would need a Special IIse Permit for the use of this property. The Council said no. The City Attorney said that one thing of interest to the City would be adequate liability insurance. He asked if the Association signs a contract with the people operating this event, The representative said yes. The City Attorney asked the contract provides as far as assuming liability to spectators. He aslced if there was insurance in addition to $50,000 coverage as this is not very much. The representative for the Association said they would be looking into this, and he imagined they could increase the iasurance if the Council felt they should. Mayor Kirkham said he certaialy would not want to discourage them, but he did not feel the Council should be part of giving a permit. Mr. Whitmore, a visitor to the Council Meeting, suggested that straw bails and snow fence beyond that would make an effective stopping agent. � VISITORS: JaHN CASSERLY, VACANT PROPERTY Mr. 3ohn Casserly, 5969-Sth Stireet Northeast, explainad to the Council that he owned land at 525-56th Avenue Northeast. He said that the home was destroyed by the tornado and the property is vacant. He said that it is a split lot 64'x80', and he understands that if he sells it, it will not be possible to get a Building PermLt because it is a split lot. Ae showed the Council the location on the map. Mr, Casserly said that he had paid taxes last year and this year, and wonders what sense there is in paying taxes if he cannot se11 it. Mayor Kirkham asked if there was vacant property along thLS lot. Mr. Casserly said there was an easement on the side and then two lots on the corner. Councilman Samuelson said Chat the Council could not solve this this evening and that it should go to the Board of Appeals. Mr. Casserly asked if he would have the right to build on the property himself if he wanted t6. Councilman Samuelson said not now, as the year's tornado gxace is ovex, and he would have to apply for a waiver. Councilman Harris explained the function of the Board of Appeals on granting variances on side yards, area etc. He said they would grant a iieaxing and make a determination. The Finance Director took Mr. Casserly's name and address to see that he appears on the Board of Appeals agenda. SERVICE ROAD DTEXT TO ST. PHILIPS CHURCH: � The City Attorney said that the President of the St. Philip's Congregation has written a letter to the City Council. Mayor Kirkham said he had received a copy asking for the vacation. of this service road, Councilman Harris said that the service road does not serve any useful purposes as there is no crossover of T.H. 3k65, so he could not see the necessity of maintaining this service road. The CiCy Attorney said that this is all on chuYCh property and their intention is to expand their parking facilities, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, MAY 15, 1967 He said they feel that the service road can best be used as part of the parking lot. Someone questioned if there should be a public hearing on this vacation. The City Attorney said that there was no other property owner involved and it was a 100% petition. Councilman Harris said that the street cnuld be vacated sub�ect to any future easements. PAGE 23 MOTION by Councilman Harris to vacate the West Service Drive which is located south of West Moore Lake Drive, west of T.H. 4�65, and north of the shoreline of Moore Lake, sub�ect to any future easements. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. The City Engineer asked about curbing to keep the cars off the highway. The City Attorney said that there is a 10 foot ditch there full of water, and it is we11 separated, but they will locate the right-of-way line and make sure nothing does get over on the highway. COMMUNICATION: JAYCEES Mayox Kirkham said he had received a list of events to be held during the festival week coordinated by the Greater Fridley Association. He said that the list of events includes on Sunday, June llth, at the carnival site, "Jaycee Board and City Council Water Dunk": A representative of the 7aycees said the Council members were all invited to attend, and they would like to ask them to participate. Mayor Kirkham said they would make no promises. AD.TOURNMENT: There being no further business, a motion to ad,7ourn the meeting was made by Councilman Harris, seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Mayor Kirkham declared the Regular Council Meeting of May 15, 1967 ad�ourned at 11:15 P.M. Respectfully submitted, �._, ,, , ��-� ,_ �t- ;�c' _-��, �i' z�.,Z/ ri i Mary Lu Strom Secretary to the Council r�� � ,�� � �� �.� ��.z -����� � , I / e , 1 C