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08/07/1967 - 00020747THE MINUSES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUSS 7, 1967 The Regular Council Meeting of the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Kirkham at 8•07 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: Kir[cham, Lieb1, Harris, Samuelson, Slteridan (Arrived at 8;34 P.M.} MliMBERS ABSENTs None APPROVAL OF MINUTES, SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEESING, JULY 10, 1967: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the Minutes of the Special Public Hearing meeting of July 10, 1967 as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Lieb1. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OP MINUTES, BOARD DF REVIEW MEETING, JULY 12, 1967: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the Minutes of the Board of Review Meeting of July 12, 1967 as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Ziebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 17, 1967: MOTION ay Councilman Lieb1 to adopt the Minutes o£ the Regular Council Meeting o£ July 17, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING, JULY 24, 1967: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the M�nutes of the Special Council Meeting of Suly 24, 1967 as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there '6eing no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ADOPTION OF AGENDA; MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PUELIC HEL�RING ON STREET IMPROVEMENT - 64TH AVENUE AND STH STREET: The ActLng City Manager read the Notice of Hearing. Mayor Kirkham asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to be heard on this pro�ect. Mr. Brunkow, 370 Mississippi Street Northeast, said that he owns 160 feet along Sth Street, and said he did not undetstand who was going to be assessed � � ' RPGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGIIST 7, 1967 PAG� 2 � for the cost of this improvement. Mayor Kirkham said that his frontage was on Mississippi Street, so his property would be considered side stxeet, and this would make a difference on how it will be assessed. The City Engineer said that the City is hoping that the State will bear the ma�or cost of the improveMent as rt will be used as a service road for University Avenue, and the City's cost should be 1/3 of the total improvement. He said that the assessable cost would he $3.98 per foot. The Finance Director said that Mr. Brunkow's parcel has been figured at $214.92. Mr. Brunkow asked if this was for street, curb and storm sewer. The City Engineer said that this was street surfacing, curb and gutter, and that no additional storm sewer is being put in at this time. He said they are using the existing system at present, but this could be assessable in the future if there is a need for it. Councilman Harris pointed out that Mr. Brunkow was in a good position as the County put in the street in front of Uis property, and the State wi11 share in the cost of the side street. � Cuuncilman Harris said that sidewalk is in on Mississippi Street, and he suggested they consider sidewalk on the west side of Sth Street and the north side of 64th Avenue for pedestxian traffLC to the CivLC Center, other- w�se people coming to the new library would walk on sidewalk on Mississippi Street and then on street to 64th Avenue. He asked the City Engineer if this had been considered. The City Engineer said that they had received no direction from the Council, but if the Council wished to do this they could figure the cost at approximately $3.00 for a 5 foot sidewalk if it is put in with the street improvement. He said that if it is done later, it would cost approximately $4.00. Councilman Harris said he felt this pro�ect would not be complete without sidewalk and would urge the Council to consider sidewalks on 64th Avenue and Sth Street. Mayor Kirkham said he would agree with thls and said they could direct the City Engineer to make this addition to his plans. Councilman Samuelson said he also agreed with the sidewalks. Council- man Liebl asked if the street was going to be 44 feet wide as had been discussed, and if the sidewalks would cut down the size of the street. The City Engineer said that there is a 60 foot right-of-way, and if a sidewalk is put in on one s�de, the road could be shifted over. It was pointed out that another hearing would not be necessary as this Notice of Hearing listed "otEx�r facilities" in tlie improvemettt, which would coves the sidewalks. MOTION by Councilman Harris to include as part of this Itearing directions to the Administration to include in this impro��n��nt pro�ect sidewalks on the west side of Sth Street and the north side of 64th Avenue. Seconded by Council- man Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MDTION by CounciLman Improvement Pro�ect Liebl. Upon a voice hearing closed. Samuelson to close the Public Hearing on the Street on 64th Avenue and Sth Street. Seconded by Councilman vote, there being no nays, Mayor ICirkham declared the PiJBLIC HEARING ON A SPECIAL USE PERMIT - MILI�R FUNERAL HOME: ' The Acting City Manager read the Notice of Hearing. Mr Marvia Smith, 6801 Oakley Street Northeast, said he ob�ected to this Special Use Permit as it would be spot zoning. Mr. Herb Schreiner, 6851 Oakley Drive Northeast, asked how this permit would conform to the City Code according to the REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AIIGUST 7, 1967 PAGE 3 number of cars allowed for the size of the lot. He said he could go along ' with the number he was legally entitled to, but no more, and he ti*ould ob�ect on these grounds, The Crty Attorney said that the City Code provides that R-1 can be used for parking with a Special Use Permit, and this is what the applicant is requesting, He said he did not know the number required based on the size of the building, but he would assume that the ad�acent lot would Ue sufficient. Mr. Schreiner inquired about the tax burden on the entire footage, and said there would be a loss in taxes for the City if it is turned into a commercial area and away from the R-1 code. The Finance Director said that Mr. Miller would be taxed on the value of his property and any improvements to the property Mrs. S. R. Ferguson, 6811 Oakley Street, said she had taken a brief survey af the ch,ldren on Oakley and had counted 45, and she was sure this was not the total number. She said that the children catch the bus at a11 hours on Brook- view and 68th Avenue and this parking lot would be a traffic hazard. She said she also did not care to look out her family room and see funeral processions. Councilman Harris pointed out that the land shown on the map as Lot 2 has already been zoned for the funeral home use, and Mr. Mi11er can build on Lot 2. The City Attorney said that the question before the Council is whether to permit additional parking on the next lot. Mrs. Smith said she was absolutely against a parking 1ot right across the street from her home, as there will always be banging of car doors and it will atcract biGycles and even motorcycles. She said they had checked to make sure this was zoned R-1 when they had bought their home. Mr. Richard H. Schoen, 6800 Oakley Street Northeast, said he believed that � little by little this land is being taken away from residential zoning and it is getting out of hand. He said he did not want a parking lot, and that no one would buy his home if one is built. Mr. Don Crispin, 6820 Oakley Street, voiced his ob�ection to the parking lot. (COUNCILMAN SHERIDAN ARRIVED AT 8:34 P.M.) Mr. Schreiner complained about the weeds in the yard. Mr. Ferguson said he feLt the same as his wife did about this being a traffic hazard for children. Mr Saba, 6821 Oakley Street Northeast, asked if the roads would be large enough to handle 150 more cars, and asked if the plan was for the cars to come out of the parking lot onto 68th Avenue. Mr. Wa11y Mi11er explained that he wi11 be building his funeral home even without the requested permit, but he is asking for additional parking area for at the most 10 cars on the new piece of property. If he does not receive the permit, he wi11 have to reduce his building in length. Councilmarr Harris asked Mr. Miller if he will have adequate parking with the smaller structure. Mr. Miller said yes. He said he has put in the service road, and has driveways in the curb for an exYt and entrance on Brookview Drive. Councilman Harris asked him if he is not able to build to the property line on Lot 2, would the overflow parking go into the street without the Special Use Permit. Mr, Miller said that this could be. The City Attorney explained that the removal of private restrictions on the � plat for Brookview Addition to make rt possible to build a funeral home had been handled in District Court in Anoka County and the City had nothing to do with this. Councilman Liebl said that the Council could not stop Mr. Mi11er from his right to build a funeral home, the question would be whether to have the cars park on the street ar give him a separate parking lot, He said that he felt letting the cars park on the street would be more hazardous, Mrs. Smith REGIILAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1967 PAGE 4 � said that a paxking lot would lower the value of the surrounding property Mayor Kirkham said that this would depend on how it was put in, the land- scaping, and adequate fencing. Mr. Mi11er said he intends to fence the property attractively and the fence could be continued to the east as far as possible without becoming a traffic hazard, instead of �ust north and south as he had intended. He explained again that they did not want the full 170` of the lot, but only a few fect right behind the funeral home. He said that his plans were to start construction within a month whether the Special Use Permit was granted this evening or not MOTIDN by Councilman Harris to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Counci:man Liebl. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Niayor IZirkham declared the Public Hearing on a Special Use Permit as requested by Mr. Wally NIi11er closed. The people in the audience asked what the Council decision was on this. Mayor Kirkham said that the Council would take time to study this. Mrs. Ferguson asked if the people would be able to find out who had voted for or aaainst it. Mayor Kirkham said that this would be a matter of record. PUBLIG HEARING - VACATION OF CHARLES STREET: The Acting City Managen read the Notice of Hearing. Mayor ILirkham asked if � there was anyone in the audience that wished to be heard on this matter. There was no answer. The Acting City Manager explained that the City had gotten a 30 foot easement to the north of this property, although it had not been received yet. Mr. John Wright, a visitor to the Council Meeting, reminded the Council that it was important the City keeps a good access to Chase's Island at Charies Street. The Council studied the map and the City Engineer explained that there would sti11 not be access even with the 30' sssement, as the other property owner does not own everything on the north side. The Council decided that this di.d not have to be acted on immediately and will keep it in mind. MOTION by Councilman Harris to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Council- man Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the Public Hearing on the vacation of Charles Street closed. Councilman Liebl pointed out tllat the Council could consider access at 61st Avenue if the City gets the railroad crossing. He said this street could go a11 the way to the river, and at this point a bridge would only have to be half as wide. Mayor IZirkham said the Council would not want to give up what they have until they are sure of the future plans. PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION OF 57z AVENUE FROM 2z STREET TO EAST: The Acting City Manager read the Notice of Hearing A visitor to the Council Meeting said that 57z Avenue had originally come irom the City View Addition � so the description s6ould read the north six feet rather than the south six teet of the easement. The City Engineer said that whether it came from City View or Hyde Park, the Crty wi11 reta�n the easement on the further side, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1967 PAGE 5 Councilman Liebl asked Mr. Joseph Zizak, 5791 - 22 Street Northeast, why he � wanted this street vacated. Mr. Zizak said that the people have enough assessments already and did not want the street. He said that if it is vacated it wi11 go to the people it originally came from south of 57? Avenue. Mayor Kirkham questioned a small triangle of land not included in the descrip- tion. The Council said the whole triangle should Ue vacated. The City Engineer said this would be included when the ordinance is brought to the Council. MOTION by Councilman Harris to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the Public Hearing on the vacation of 57z Avenue from 2z Street to the east closed. SUILDING PERMIT - FILISTER, APARTMENT BIIILDINGS, AUD. SUB ik78: Mr. Pilister and Mr. Cooperman, architect, were present at the Council Meeting and sho�d their plans for storage area to the Council. In each apartment building they planned 18 storage areas which are to be 47 square feet each, with the rest of the storage consisting of 24 lockers, with 42 square feet each, located in the garages. Councilman Harris reminded Mr. Filister that the garages are not to exceed 320 feet for each module. Councilman Harris asked the Health Inspector if the incinerator problem had been resolved. The Health Inspector said that Mr. Filistex has agreed to put in a multiple chamber incinerator with one flue large enough to handle their needs. ' He said there would be no drop chute, and was a much better incinerator than what they had been advocating. The Council looked at the plans for apartment building style A and for apartment building style E. There was a discussion on how much brick the exterior of the buildings should have. Mr. Eilister said he planned on 50% brick on one type of apartment and 70% brick on the other, which would more than comply with the Code, He said his plans were to build three apartment buildings to start with. Council- man Samuelson asked about Mr. Pilister's entrance design. Mr. Filister said he planned on having water wheels at the entrance and a fountain in the court yard. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the plan for the locker storage area as submitted to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Councilman Samuelson said that Mr. Filister should su6mit landscaping plans also, Mr. Filister said that prior to getting a Building Permit he would assume they would have to give the City Inspectors complete plans. The vote upon the motion was a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MOTION by Councilman Harris to grant the Building Permit to Mr. Filister based on the provision that the site plan, drainage plan and landscape plan be fu11y developed in addition to complete construction plans and specifications for the buildings he intends to bu�ld. Councilman Liebl asked Mr. Pilister if he planned on fighting the NSSSD connection � charges. Mr. Filister said he did not plan on fighting the Council, however, he would like to receive some relief on it, and would like to discuss this with the Acting City Manager to see if this could be assessed rather than paid at the inception. Councilman Harris said that the Council would be reluctant to grant the permit if they thought they would have to pay out money to fight it in court. REGIILAR COIINCIL MEETINGa AUGUST 7, 1967 PAGE 6 � Mr. Filister said he had no plan to fight this, but would like to have relief on the payment and delay the payment if possible. Mayor Iiirkham said that the City �ust collects the money and pays NSSSD, but the Finance Directar may know some way this could be done. Councilman Liebl asked the City Attorney if the Council would be bound by law to give permits for the additional apartment buildings, if they grant this permit. The City Attorney said his understanding would be that they are approving the general concept, but a specific application £or a specific building would be granted or rejected at the time requested. He said he did not know how many years this pro�ect would take, and the Building Code could change. He said that there would be no specific obligation to grant additional permits after a change in the Code, as the Council cannot bind future Councils. Councilman Harris' motion was seconded, and upon a voice vote, there being 3 ayes and 2 nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION 9k138-1967 - A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO CITY OF FRIDLEY - NORTH SUBURBAN SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT SEWER IISE AGREEMENT: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution ��138-1967. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. T'he City Engineer stated that there was an additional property on 72nd Avenue to be connected to NSSSD, and they want service by the end of September He ' said the Council has already ordered plans for this improvement and he would suggest that if it is necessary to deal with NSSSD, this should be started now Councilman Harris asked if it wi11 be necessary to have a resolution for each connection. Councilman Sheridan said that a resolution wi11 be necessary for each direct connection, but there could be 200 different ca,-+nections on each direct connection. He said there wi11 not have to be a resolution each time someone in Commerce Park connects to the line. The Council instructed the Crty Attorney to prepare a resolution on this additional connection to NSSSD for the next regular Couttcil Meeting. The vote upon the motion to adopt Resolution �k138-1967 was a voice vote, there heing no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. i � BUDGET: The Acting City Managex said that there was not material on the Budget prepared at this time to give to the Council, Councilman Harris asked if a11 the department heads had turned in their requests, and the Aciing City Manager said they had. RECEIVE TRAFFIC SAFETY ENGINEERING AWARD: Mayor Kirkham read the award aloud to the audience. ' MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the Traffic Safety Engineering Award_ Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared tl�e motion carried. The Council congratulated the City Engineer and his staff. The City Engineer said that they could not take a11 the credit as they work very closely with the Police Department. He said that the Police Department gives them iaformation and the Engineering Department puts it together. R�GULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1967 FOOD ORDINANCE: PAGE 7, Mayor Kirkham said that he would like a chance to study this ordinance and have it brought back before the Council at the next meeting. The Health Inspector said he had �ust received a copy and has not had time to go over it, but he mentioned a few changes that should be made. The City Attorney said that he drew this with the idea that they would go over it, and he would have it retyped when a11 the final suggestions are in. MOTION by Councilman Harris to table the Food Ordinance to the next regular Council Meeting of August 21, 1967 for study, and request that the Health Inspector give his comments and suggestions to the City Attorney so the City Attorney can draft an ordinance for lst Reading at the next Regular Council Meeting. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. The Council and Health Inspector discussed briefly other ordinances the Food Ordinance would replace, whether the existing garbage ordinance can be deleted, and provisions for public restroom facilities, The Health Inspector said his letter to the City Attorney will include remarks on public facilities. RECESS: Mayor Kirkham declared a five minute recess. The meeting was reconvened at 10:12 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, JULY 27, 1967: The Council reviewed the Planning Commission Minutes. No Council action was required. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive and file the planning Commission Meeting Minutes of Ju1y 27, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES, JULY 24, 1967; MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive and file the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of July 24, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. BOARD OF APPEAI�S MINUTES, JULY 26, 7967: i�1��7 FEET TO 15 FEET ON LOT 1, BLOi ESGTA, SAME BEING 870 - 66TH , IT CONSTRUCTION OF A ONE FAMI. ITY AVENiTE NORTHEAST. FRIDLEY 25. CITY ' � MOTION by CounciLman Harris to concur with the Board of Appeals and grant the ' variance as requested by Mr. Keith Ward. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. IIpon a voice vote, there laeing no nays, Mayor Izirkham declared the motion carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGIIST 7, 1967 PAGE 8 , 2. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 4S,Z6, CI'1'Y L'ODE OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 1963, REVISED D�CEMBER 31, 1964, BY WAIVER OF FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT OF 35 FEET TO 25 FEET TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTSON OF A ONE FAMILY DWELLING ON LOT 8, BLOCK 1, lIOLIDAY HILLS SECOND ADDITION, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA, SAME BEING �8� RICE CREEK BOULEVARD, FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA (REQUEST BY CHARLES E. SOHANSON, 160 HARTMAN CIRCLE NORTHEAST, FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432): MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to concur with the Board of Appeals and grant the variance as requested by NIx. Charles E. Sohanson. Seconded by Councilman Sherielfn. Upon a voice vote, there be�ng no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. JIM MITRPHY - ON COMPLAINT, RICE CREEK TERRACE: T'he Acting City Manager said that Mr. Murphy had requested that this be taken off the agenda. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to delete this item. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a ooice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. STORM SEWER PROJECT y�84 - MADISON STREET: The City Engineer said that easements have not been received from the � property owners on Madison Street. Councilman Harrxs saLd that his under- standing from the hearing was that, whether this was put in or not, the people wauld be assessed at approximately $3.05, aad he t-hought it should be deleted. The Acting City Manager said that these property owners would 6e assessed at the same rate as the whole distr�ct pays. Councilman Liebl asked if these people wi11 be assessed for something they did not get. The City Engineer said no, that their water is taken care of by going into Sullivan Lake. Councilman Harris said that they did not want L-he pLpes put i❑ and would not give the Crty the easemerts, and he did not see why the City should purchase easements far this pro�ect. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to delete the storm sewer on Madison Street from 53z Avenue to Cheri Lane from Storm Sewer Pro�ect 4k84. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION ik139-1467 - ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS. 5PL�CIFICATIONS AND �STTMATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PRO.TECT ST. 1967-3: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �k139-1967. Seconded by Council- man Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RGSOLUTION ikKtQ-1967 - RECEIVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND CALLING A PUBLIC � HGARING ON THE MATTER OF THE CONSTAUCTION OP CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS � STREET IMPROVEMENT PROSECT ST 1967-3: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution �k1��0-1967. Seconded by Councilman Lieb1. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. REGULAR COUNCIL ME�TING, AUGUST 7, 1967 PAGE 9 CIVIC CENTER SITE CLEAAANCE R�PORT - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND PARK DEPART- , MENT: The City Engineer said that they want the shed and the gennett building out of the way. He said the Park Department does not want the Bennett building so the Council could advertise it for bids. He said he had talked to the State Engineer from District 5, the plans are prepared for the street, and they are getting the agreement prepared, The City Engineer said that probably by the next meeting there would be a Change Order for the Council's consideration to add this to an existing contract. The Acting City Manager said he believed there was a party interested in the Bennett building, and the City could start the formal procedure of asking for bids. MOTION by Councilman Harris to advertise for bids on the Bennett building with the stipulation that the building must be moved out of the City of Fridley. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there 6eing no nays, Mayor Klrkham declared the moeion carried. The Acting City Manager said that the Park Department is making arrangements to move the shed, and about the only place they have to move it is next to the proposed Crty garage. Councilman Haxris said he would go on record as being against this request. He said he felt the investment being made on the ice arena and new garage in this area is too large to be encumbered with a tin shed. The City Engineer sa�d that if possible they would like it close to the garage as there will only be minimum space for equipment aad they would like to use it together with the Park Department. There was a discussion on � a possible place to put the shed. Locke Park and available access to it were discussed. The Cuuncil asked to he shown several alternativeson where it could be placed. MOTION by Councilman I�arris to request the Park Department to find a location for the storage shed other than the arena/garage site area and bring it back to the Council for approval. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a volce vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. POLICE DEPARTMENT SPACE; The Council Iooked at plans drawn for the propased Police Departmentin the new Civic Center. Councilman Lieb1 said that he m u1d see by looking at the plans, that this space would be outdated by 1970, but as the Council does not have money in the budget at the present time, he felt the Council should go along with the present proposal. Councilman Samuelson said he felt the Council should give some direction to the architect prior to pricing the addition, such as the minimum standards of the sheetrock being painted, no paneling, and a'sbestos tiled floors. Mayor Kirkham said that as Councilman Samuelson is the building expert on the Council, they would like to hear his suggestions. Councilman Samuelson said he thought that, in the cell block and booking area, the concrete block should be left as is. He said he did not feel thexe was a necessity for painting the concrete block. He suggested the present ce11 doors be utilized in the new buzlding. The general office, private office, squad room and public , access utilize a suspended ceiling, and painted sheetrock wa11s on the new partitions only. He said he felt they could keep the existing block walls that surround the new Police area, He also suggested vinyl asbestos floors and adequate lighting to meet the general standards as set i,n the City Hall. REGULAR COUNGIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1967 PAGE LO � Councilman Harris asked if he felt the partitioned walls a11 had to go to the ceiling. Councilman Samuelson said that if the ceiling is suspended, they might as we11 because it would be easy to tie in. Councilman Harris said he understood the lights were a11 in, and he suggested the; utilize the lighting as it is. Councilman Samuelson agreed they should go along with the existing lighting and bring the partitions down to approximately 8 feet, except for the Chief's office and the Dispatcher's office. Mayor I;irkham said there should be a ceiling wherever privacy is required. Councilman Samuelson said perhaps the squad room should have a ceiling also because of the bang�ng of lockers and policemen� changing shifts. Councilman Harris said that if they could limit the ceilings to the corners, such as the Chief, dispatcher and booking room, which will probably be the interrogation room, they would be in good shape. Councilman Samuelson said he would also suggest the squad room. Councilman Samueison said he did not know if this fits in with the ;,ighting, but changing a fixture a couple of feet one way or the ocher wi11 not change the cost. �u�he Acting City Manager suggested that they also get an alternate price on completing one wa11 to make an office for the Park Department. He said that the proposed space for the park Department in the new building is only one room 8`x10' and he did not feel this was adequate. He said that the office on the main floor could be used for the new Building Inspector or City Planner. Councilman Samuelson said he felt this was a good suggestion. The Council discussed moving the hall door to grid line 3 to have access on the inside of the building for children. The Acting � City Manager asked if they would lLke this on one plan or as an alternate, The Council felt a 25 Loot wall would not amount to much, and this could be done as one plan. The Council said the next step would be to have the architect get bids from the contraceor. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt this prop,�sed plan for the Police Department and request the architect to prepare cost estimates with the specifications as outlined by Council discussion and return them to the Council. Seconded by'Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. FENCE - SKYSd00D MALL: The City Attorney said that the letter in the agenda was a copy of the second letter he has sent to Mr. Mortenson and he has also called him, but has heen unable to get in touch with him. He said that Mr. and Mrs Aaron Engebretson were present at the Council Meeting. The City Attorney sai�i that at the time of the first letter, Mr. Mortenson had been advised to put up a fence or plantings, but nothing has been done. Councilman Harris asked what can be done to enforce this if it is required hy code. The City Attosney sald that an oxdinance violation could be charged and it could be brought to court. Councilman Sheridan said he has walked over this area with Mr. Mortenson. He said that 3 or 4 property owners to the n� th of the Engebretsons have put up fences along the top of the hi11, and there is � at swale to catch the water off the back of the Lots which then drains down- hi11. Councilman Sheridan s._�id that this hill is the buffer zone between the properties and is more than the ordinance requires. He said that Mr. Mortenson was willing to put plantings on his property along the top of the hill. Councilman Harris suggested they ask the City Attorney to contact Mr. Mortenson again and see if he will voluntarily agree to do somthing The City Attorney said he would be happy to talk to Mr. Mortenson and report back to the Council. REGULAR COI7NCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1967 rncE i1 RESOLUTION -0k141-1967 DTRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR IMPROVE- MENT PRO,7ECT Z967 S�RUICE CONNECTIONS: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Resolution �r�141-1967. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. 142-196 ON OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �'�142-1967, Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. 1ST RE[1DING OF AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF DUTCH ELM DISEASE WITHIN THE CITY OE FRIDLEY: Councalman Harris said that this was the standard ordinance used ia most communities, MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt this ordinance upon first reading, waiving the reading. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson, Upon a roll ca11 vote, Kirkham, Harris, Sheridan, Samuelson and Liebl voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. ' R�SOLi1TI0N �F143-1967 DTRECTING THC ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS , ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS OP 1957, CHAPTER 385: SS&SW i�84: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution ik143-1967. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION ��144-1967 DIRECTING THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS IN ACCOADANCE WITH LAWS OF 1957, CHAPTER 835 -�S1S�SW i�84: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution �F144-1967. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PETITIONS; PETITION ii25-1967: PETITION �k26-1967: PETITION 4k28-1967: ALL STREETS IN TERRY'S MONROE STREET - 135' NORTH FROM 53RD AVENUE. MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to receive Petition y'�25-1967, ��26-1967 and ik28-1967 and refer them to the Administration for processing. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Harris said he would like to take note of the fact that one of the petitions is for sidewalk along West Moore Lalce Drive. He said these people have indicated a need for sidewalk and have petitioned for it, and he would encourage anyone else who would like sidewalks to do the same. ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1967 PAGE 12 � CHANGE ORDER �kl - FZRE TRUCK: The Fi'[e Chief was present at the meeting and explained that because of the air brakes on the new fire truck there is no room to mount a Forney belt driven electric generator and the City wi11 be givett credit on this, and the Change Order wi11 add a Onan gasoline driven electric generator. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve Change Order 4k1, Peter Pirsch & Sons Company, for an Onan generator. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the moYion carried CHARLES STREET APARTMENT BUILDINGS: Councilman Liebl said he had requested that this item be put on the agenda. He said that he has looked at the apartments on 59z Street, at the garages and parking spaces. He said the crushed rock driveways weze washed out, there were garbage cans all over, and the lawns did not look good. He sairi if the driveways were blacktop it c,p uld be improved. The City Engineer said that some of the items could possibly be enforced through their license. 7'he City Attorney said that there was no ordinance that required a surfaced driveway. He said he would like to discuss setting standards with the Council as some of these things could be put in when Chapter 45 is redrawn. The City Engineer said that the new City Planner could help set up standards Council- aian 7.ieb1 said that this property is a bad image for the City and he would like the Council to request the Engineer or City Inspectors to look at this � paoperty and talk to the owner to see what can be done. He said they could at least get the rocks ouC of the street and cleaning it up would take a minimum of effort. The City Engineer said that the present ordinances will be enforced, but there is a question o❑ how far the City can go. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH ARCHITECT: The Acting Crty Manager said that this was the standard architecCual contract. N10TION by Councilman Harris to authorize the Mayor and Acting City Manager to execute this contract with Patch and Erickson, Inc., 2801 Wayzata Soulevard, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55405, and to authorize soil tests and a survey. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Councilman Liebl said he would like this contract to Ue on a SI basis. It was explained that this was the percentage of the contract, Councilman Harris said that Patch and Erickson had indicated they would like to arrange a meeting. Mayor Kirkham suggested they could meet with the Administxation and the Council could be contacted if necessary. Councilman Harris said that the initial proposal is somewhat less than the square fooeage that was designed by ehe EngineerZng Department. He said that Patch & Erickson have a dLxective as to the size and they could start their preliminary plans from there. Councilman Samuelson suggested the Engineering Department and Public Works Department could give them a List of what they would like inside. Councilman Harris � said he felt they should see the preliminary plans first to see how the building is laid out. Councilman 5}yeridan suggested the architect meet withthe Admini- stration on this. Councilman Liebl asked what money was available, Councilman Harris said that the Acting City Manager will know how much building can be designed by the amount of funds that are made available for it, The vote upon the motion was a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayox IZirkham declared the motion carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1967 LICENS�S: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the following licenses: DRIVE IN Tf�EATRE 100 7.tain, Inc. by: Gerry Herringer 5600 Highway i'65 N.E. Fridley, Minnesota TAXICAB park Taxi by: 7ames B, Dawson 507 Fairmont Spring Lake Park, Minn. EXCAVATING Zirk �xcavating, Inc. by: David Zirk Box 392, Route 4 Osseo, Minnesota GENERAL CONTRACTORS Foresman & 01son by: Gerald Olson 10060 Jackson St. N.�. Minneapolis, Minnesota J. & .T. Associates 10925 Zenith Ave. South Min� apolis, Minnesota T. C. K�eseth Construction Co 4230 Cent�al Avenue N.E. MinneapolLS, Minnesota The Mitchell Company 1669 Selby Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota Plywood Niinnesota Remodelers 6200 Wayzata Blvd. Golden V.�lley, Minnesota So�t¢ca Midwest Inc. 212 15th Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota Staber Construction Co. 2 East 26th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota by; Jack Nelson bJ: Ted K�eseth by: John E. Mitchell by: Rudy Boschwita by: Kenneth Hartin by: Audry Staber rncE 1s �1 NEGd NEW � RENEWAL ItENEWAL RENEWAL NEW NEW NEW , � �� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1967 HEATING FLeming Sheet Metal Co. 3525 Raleigh Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota PLASTERiNG Conroy Bros. Co. 7851 Dupont Avenue South Minneagolis, MLnnesota SZGN ERECTION Lawrence Signs, Inc. 945 Butler Route St, Paul, Minnesota ROOFING Central Roofing Co. 705 Ty1er Street N.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota rfA50NRY E'leischhacker Conseruction Co. 165 Edgewater Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota by: Raymond Olson by; S. E. Conroy by; George H. Lawrence by� John Somers, Pxes by: A. Fleischhackez PAGE 14 NEW NEW RENEWAL N�W NEW The motion to approve the licenses was seconded by Councilman Samuelson, and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CLAIMS• MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve General and Public Utilities Claims �k12376 through ik12522 and Liquor Claims ;�1317 through �k1366 for payment, Secoxdei by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ESTIMATES: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the following estimates for payment• S. C. Sm11ey c� Associates 1750 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolts, Minnesota 55403 1 Fridley Civic Center - Supervisory Seraices to date $ 1,OS7.54 REGULAR COiTNCIL ME�TING, AUGIIST 7, 1967 D. M. Noyes Construction Company General Coatractors 100 West Franklin Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota Fridley Civic Center - Certificate No. 8 (8-1-67) For period £rom July 1, 1967 tn Suly 31, 1967 Harry S. Horwitz & Co., Inc. Mechanical Contractor 1411 - 11th Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota Fridley Cxvic Center - Certificate No. 6 (Sune 28, 1967) for period from May 17, 1967 to June 14, 1967 Hoffman Electric Compaay, Inc. Electrical Contractors Anoka, Minnesota Fridley Civic Center - Certificate No. 6 (June 30, 1967) for period from June 1, 1967 through June 30, 1967 Sandstrom & Hafner, Inc. 749 Forest Da1e Road New Birghton, Minnesota 55112 �stimate -0k4 (FINAL) Por work completed for construction of Storm Sewer Improvement 5-C according to contract Keys We11 Drilling Company 413 North Lexington Parkway St. Paul, Minnesota 55104 Estimate ��3 (FINAL) for work completed this date for constxuction of Water Improvement 9i85 according to contract Northdale Construction Co., Inc, 5739 West Bgoadway Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428 Estimate ikl for work completed this date for construction of Storm Sewer Improvement Project �%82 according to contract (PARTIAL) C. S. McCrossan, Inc, Box 336 Osseo, Minnesota Estimate ik4 (PARTIAL) for work completed this date - ST. 1966-2 according to contract PAGE 15 $18,252.OD $22,005,00 $ 2,340.00 $30,895.65 $ 457.80 $14,080.50 $36,387.63 , , , REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1967 � Estimate ��2 (PARTIAL) for work completed this date for construction of Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer Improvement pro�ect ��84, according to contract � � Rysgaard-Master Co., Inc. 1253 West Connelly Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55112 Estimate �kl (PARTIAL) for work completed this date for Water Impxovement pro�ect ��83, repair of the 1.5 M.G. Reservoir Dunkley Surfacing Company 3756 Grand Street N.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota Estimate dk2 (PARTIAL) for work completed this date - Street Improvement Pro�ece ST. 1967-2 according to contract Comstock & Davis, Inc. Consulting Engineers 1446 County Road "J�' Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 For the resident inspertion and resident supervision for the staking out of the construction work for: Estimate �{�1 - Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect 3k87 from July 3, 1967 through July 29, 1967 Estimate ��4 - Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect �'F84 from Ju1y 3, 1967 through July 29, 1967 Estimate ��rl - Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect 1682 from Ju1y 3, 1967 through Ju1y 29, 1967 Estimate �i10 - Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer Impxovement Pso�ect ��79 from Suly 3, 1967 through Ju1y 29, 1967 Estimate �'�6 - Storm Sewex Improvement Pro�ect 4�5-C fxom Su1y 3, 1967 through Su1p 29, 1967 Estimate ��4 - Melody Manor Park Improvement Pro�ect Numher P-1 from July 3, 1967 through Su1y 29, 1967 �stimate �f2 - Water Improvement Pro�ect �F75-G from July 3, 1967 through Ju1y 29, 1967 PAGE 16 $10,768.05 $ 6,420.96 $ 9,130.90 $ 7D0.00 $ 1,243.00 $ 709.00 $ 315.50 $ 115.�� $ 30.00 $ 270,00 RCGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGIIST 7, 1967 For the furnishing of Professional Engineering Services for the following; Estimate ��1 - Planning Water Improvement Pra�ect 4�83 Estimate ��1 - Planning Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect ik82 �stimate �kl - Planning Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect ��54 Estimate �kl - Planning Water Improvement Pro�ect ik75-G Estimate ,�kl - Planning Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect ik87 PAGE 17 � $ 291.20 $ 2,1D2.1D $ 5,097.32 $ 557.97 $ 1,585.12 The motion to approve the estimates was seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ESTIMATE - STATE OF MINNESOTA: The Acting City Manager stated that there was not enough money in this year's budget to pay this entire estimate, but that 1/3 of �t could be paid. The City Engineer handed the Council a memorandum that explained that the signal on West Moore Lake Drive and Central Avenue and this one on Mississlppi Street are both on County roads and the County may be willing to pay one-half the cost, He said he would suggest the City send a bill to the County asking them to share the cost. MOTION by Councilman Harris that the County be requested to pay ? the cost, and that no payment be made on this Minnesota Highway estimate until the City receives the funds from the County and then the estimafe is to be paid in fu1L Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no naysy Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. BACON P�LECTRIC BILL: The City Engineer explained that this bill was for the inside electrical work that was done in the garage owned by Mr. Hafner that the City leased. He said that Mr. Hafner felt the Crty sho¢ld pay the bi11. Councilman Lieb1 asked if the electrical installations were �ust for the City�s use, or would they 6e of value as an improvement to the building. The City Engineer said that the garage would probably have to be used for equipment in the future and the installations could be used. Councilman Harris said that any lighting should be paid by Mr. Hafner, but if there were some connections for special welders or pumps, the City could pay for them. He suggested the bill be divided someway. Councilman SherYdan said that the Council should authorize the paying of the estimate to Bacon Electric as they should not have to wait for a decision between the City and the property owner. Councilman Harris said that they should request an item:zed bill from Bacon Electric to determine what share the City should pay. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to authorize the paying of the electrical bi11 to Bacon's Electric Company, 65G5 Central Avenue Northeast, in the amount of 1 � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1967 PAGE 18 � $927.32, for electrical work done in Hafner's garage, and reque�t that Bacon Electric Company give the City an itemized bill for the work, Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION �F145-1967 DIRECTING PREPARATION OE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WATF.R, SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROSECT N0, 79: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution -06145-1967. Seconded by Councilman Sherrdan. Upon a voice vote, there bein.g no nays, Mayor Ki�kham declared the moCion carried. �il MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to adopt Resolution 4F146-1967, Seconded by I;ouncilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. t�PPROVAL OF AGRr.EMENT WITH CONSULTANT AND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to approve the agreement and authorize its execution by the Mayor and Acting City Manager. Seconded by Councilman t�arris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayar Kirkham declared the motion carried. ' CHANGE ORDER �kM-2 - EXHAUST FOR ROOM B-7: The Acting City Manager explained that this is the room t�e Engineering Department will keep some of their equipment in. bI0TI0N 6y Councilman Sheridan to approve Change Order dpM-2 for mater�al and labor to finish the exhaust system in Room B7 of the Givic Center. Seconded by Councilman Sam� lson. Upon a voLCe vote, there beLng no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, AGREEMENT PERTAINING TO PARTIGIPATIaN IN SALARY SiTRVEY: Mayor Kirkham asked how much rt would cost the City to participate in this salary suxvey. The Acting City Managex said he believed it wauld be between $600 and $750. He said that it was a good thing to participate in if the City could be part of it in time to do the City any good, taut the City is ahead of the other communities on their budget. He explained that this is more tailor made to each community than the Municipal League study. Councilman Liebl asked if this would �ust cover department head salaries. The Acting City Manager said that it deals with abou'_ 25 different positions_ MOTION by Councilman Samuelson that the City not take part in this salary survey conducted hy Stanton Associates this year. Seconded by CouncLlman � Harris. Upon a voice vote,�there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1967 PAGE 19 RliSULUTION 9F14/-1967 - CERTIFYING CHAAGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO BE LEVIED , AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTIES FOR COLLEGTION WSTH THE TA}�S PAYABLE IN 1968; MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �k147-1967. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PARK LDTS ON ALTURA ROAD: The Crty Manager explained that if the Council wanted to, they could authorize the payment to the County for the requested tax forfeit lots, and the special assessments could be taken out of next year's budget. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to purchase tax forfeit lots 13, 14, and 15, BLock 7, Carlson's Summit Manor North Addition and authorize the Administration to forward $75 plus $1.00 to the County Auditor. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Councilman Sheridan asked if the assessments could be pro-rated. The Acting City Manager said that the City does not pro-rate assessments on tax forfert lots for others, but they probably could do this over 30 years and charge the Park Department the interest. Councilman Harris said that if the City paid all the special assessments on all the lots they bought, it could end up with a one mill raise ,7ust to pay off a bu�nch of assessments. The City Manager said it would not 6e 20 years from now, but could be spread oroer the length of time the bonds have to run. The Council agreed the assessment pro-rating ' should conform to the bonds. The Vote upon the motion to purchase the tax forfeit lots was a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MOTION by Councilman Harris that on 1ot purchases that require that assessments be paid, the assessments be paid to the terms of the bonds. Seconded by Council- man Samuelson. Councilman Sheridan said that this could come out of the City budget rather than the Park budgeit. The Council agreed. The vote upon the motion was a voice vote, tfiere bex.ng no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PARK LOTS ON 53RD AVENUE: Couacilman Harris said that he notes the lots the Park Department is interested in are red-tagged already, and he said he was not certain that this was the proper time to purchase these unless the Cxty had the money to develop them. He asked why the City did not �ust wait awhile. Councilman Samuelson said that the County is requesting a definxte answer. The City Manager said that if the Council passed a resolution on their intent to buy these lots in the future, this maybe would be sufficient at this time. MOTION by Councilman Harris that the Admin�.stration advise the County Auditor to continue red-tagging the lots the Park Department is interested in and to ' release the rest of the lots that they are not interested in. Seconded by Councilman Samueison. The City Manager said that he would wrrte the County Auditor and say the City is sti11 interested in the lots and intends to purchase them in REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1967 PAGE 20 � the futuxe, and i£ the Audrtor requests money at this time, he wi11 get a purchase cost from him and report to the Council. The vote upon the motion was a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the mnion carried. RESOLUTION ,�k148-1967 AU'THORIZTNG CONDEMNATION - SERVICE ROADS, 63RD AVENITE AND HUGO STREET: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution i�148-1967. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. The City Engineer pointed out on the map the areas the City wi11 be condemning, He said that on 63rd Avenue; he thought the property owners would be willing to give the City the land free if the Council would waive the requirement in parking ratio when they start building. The City Attorney said he had talked to Mr. Badon, and he had decided to put the land in condemnation, and gave permission to start construction and wi11 talk terms later if any are necessary. Councilman Samuelson asked what would happen to the boulevard section on the south of the property. The City Engineer said that it could be vacated, but they are not sure where the land came from. The City Engineer said that on Hugo Street, Mrs. Florence Swanson does not seem to agree with a cul-de-sac and has requested rezoning again. He said that the additional cost of condemning this property is not too great, because they are combining 5 or , 6, and then the City wi11 know the figure. The City Engineer said this condemnation also includes everything west of the T.H, �k47 service drive The City AYtorney said that they had added the Sears, Ho11y, P�rick Laviae, and S&H Stamp Company all in one resolution. Councilman Liebl asked if this wi11 complete the west side of T.H. �k47, and Councilman Samuelson said this was correct. SALARY DISCUSSION - FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chief Hughes of the Fire Department and Ch�ef ALdrxch of the Fire Inspection Department were present at the Council Meeting. Chief Hughes said that it had been his understanding that the City Manager was budgeting a larger amount for Chief Aldrich than he had received in salary this year and he was to receive this raise in the middle of the year. Chief Hughes recommended that the Council grant Che increase for the full year. He explained the salary survey they had taken for Fire Inspectors and Assistant rire Chiefs in sux'rounding communities, and that Fridley was 1ow compared to most of them. Councilman Liebl asked if this salary increase had been discussed at a budget meeting. Chief Aldrich said that he was the only one that hau been told this, but at the time the City Manager felt that to bring his position in line was too big a jump at one time compared to the other employees, and had said he would rather split the raise. Chief Aldrich said he had taken this at face value. Councilman Harris said that an interim salary increase would bring other requests, and he feli this would be settiag a bad precedent. He said ' the only way to �ustify an interim salary increase was if the �ob require- ments changed or additional responsibility were added, Chief Hughes said that Chief Aldrich is doing a conscientious ,7ob and spends many hours after supper checking on dance ha11s for which he is not compensated Chief Aldrich said there was the possibility that he wi11 be given the additional work of licensing apartment buildings, which will also mean more record keeping REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AIIGUST 7, 1967 PAGE 21 Councilman Samuelson said that one of the problems that the Inspectors ' have is operating their own automobiles on City business at the rate of Sp a mile which Ys xnadequate. He suggested they set the rate at lOp a mzle, which may help offset expenses. Councilman Samuelson said this would benefit a11 the employees that are using their own cars for City business. Mayor Kirkham asked about the additional duties Chief Aldrich mentioned he was to be given. Chief Aldrich said that the possibility of his licensing apartment buildings had been mentioned, which would mean more work, but he thought it could be fit in. Mayor Kirkham said that the Council could not go along with an interim raise unless there is justification for it. The City Engineer said that the Council is aware that he has requested additional money for the Building Inspector, but the Council stated they could not give midterm raises. The City Engineer said that every ordinance that is passed gives new duties and more work for all the personnel. The Council discussed passing a resolution to raise the travel expenses from Sc to lOfi a mile for all employees using their own cars for City business. The City Attorney said he would check to see if the State law set a maximum rate. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to refer the possibility of raising the travel expenses for employees to the Administration, and request the Legal Department to check the possibility of l�p a mile according to State Law and bring it back in resolution form for Council approval. Seconded by � Councilman Sheridan. Councilman Liebl said he was against this motion, because it does not solve anything and could be done at the first of the year, He said he felt either the employee is entitLed to a raise and should have it because of inerit and ittcreased duties or it should be denied. He said he will be opposed to a large increase at the first of the year. Mayor Kirkham said that there is the possibility that his duties wi11 be increased, but they have not been at the time bezng. He said he dzd not believe anyone was questioning merzt, but it was the point of being fair to all employees. The vote upon the motion was a voice vote, there being 4 ayes and 1 nay, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Chief Hughes said that the City Engineer has requested that these additional duties be transferred to the Fire Inspector. The City Engineer said that the work load is unbalanced and there is a need to spread it around to do a more effieient job. He suggested that maybe a salary survey would be advisable to show what everyone's duties are and how much responsibility they have. Chief Hughes asked what will be done if the Fire Depaztment is asked to take care of the added duties. Mayor Kirkham said that this wi11 he another consideration, but that the duties have not Ueen given to Chief Aldrich yet. COMMUNICATIONS: �A) LOLA SHOQUEST: ONAN BUILDING MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive and file the communicatYOn. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the mol:ion ca�'ried. I� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1967 PAGE 22 ' The City Engineer gave the Council a memorandum detailing some of the background work that usually does not show in dealing with some of ehe different contracts. (B) KNTGHTS OF COLUMBUS: FAMILY PICNTC MOTION hy Councilman Liebl to receive and file this communication Seconded by CouncLlman Samuelson. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (C) ANDREW KOHLAN: DFL PICNIC MOTION by Councilman Harxis to receive and fxle this communication, Seconded by Gouncilman Liebl. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayar Rirkham declared the motion carried. (D) COUNTY ENGSI3EER - MISS2SSIPPI STREET Councilman Harris said he did not agree with the County Engineex�s commenCs that a Mississippi Street underpass was not feasible. He said the City Engineer has indicated that it is feasible. MOTION by Councilman Harris that the Administration, with the help of the I'sngineering Department, direct a letter to the Coanty Engineer stating that a Mississippi Street underpass is feasible and list the circumstances under � which it is feasible. The City Engineer said that there is no question that an underpass is feasible. Iie said the only question is how to get rid of the water. He explained that the only way to do this is by pumping it or having it go all the way to the river because they cannot go to Locke Lake. He said it is feasible, but expensive. He said that maps have beea drawn on how it can be done and sent to the County, and this is almost the 3rd year it has gone back and forth. Mayor Kirkham asked about an overpass, if an underpass has water problem�. The City Engineer said that an underpass would be better because of the layout of the land, and was the reason that NSSSD was requeste8 to alter their route. He said that one is as feasible as the other. He suggesCed the City Manager write indicating the City is interested in the underpass and would like to see some cost figures and reasons why the County Engineer does not feel it is feasible. Councilman Lieb1 said that this is a County pro�ect, and he felt it would be the County Commissioners who would approve this. Council- man Harris said that the Council has to do the best they can with the money the City pays to the County for the road and ditch fund which is about ,300,000 a year. He said the City would like to get some value for their money. Councilman Liebl said the Council would probably get more action if they interested the County Commissioners in this pro�ect. C'ouncilman Harris said that some action should be taken un this matter. The City Engineer saa.d that in the letter asking why the Counhy �ngineer does not ' feel an underpass is feasible, the City Manager could suggest a meeting becween the Council and the County Engineer. Councilman Sheridan suggested Yhat the letter be sent to County Engineer 7ake Lundheim with copies to all the Co�nlssioners. The motion was seconded by Councilman L�.ebl, and upon a voice vote, Chere being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. R�GULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGIIST 7, 1967 PAGE 23 (P�) EHLERS & ASSOCIAT�S, INC: RATING , The City Manager said the Rating Services' representatives have been invited to visit this area rather than a group of clients visiting New York. He said that if our rating was changed because of this visit, the City could save a great amount of money in future interest costs. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the communication from Ehlers & Associates, Inc., and request the City Managex to attend the dinner meeting if pussihle and report back to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kixkham declared the motion carried. (F) 5 C. SMILEY & ASSOCIATES; PROGRESS REPORT MOTION b}= Councilman Harris to receive and $le the communication from S. C. Smileq & Associates. Seconded by Councilman Samuels4n. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (G) WYMAN SMITH: 61ST CROSSOVER Councilman Harris suggested that a letter he directed to Mr. Smith and his client explaining that the meeting had been called by Representative Savelkoul and the City has nothing to do with who was invited and who was not invited, MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to receive the communication and request the ' Administration to write a letter explaining that the City had not called the meeting, Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. The City Manager said that Mr. Saliterman I�as called him two or three times on this matter, and asked the City's position on this matter. Councilman Harris said that the City has not discussed their position other than that 61st Avenue on the west aad east side of T.H. iF65 has been put in with State Aid funds. He said that some of the property owners in the area indicated that they did not want the crossing, but the Council has not Ueen involved in that part of the discussion. He said that it is up to the State to put in the crossing. Mayor Kirkham said that the State has said that this crossing was going in. Councilman Sheridan said that this is the case whether the City requests it or does t�ot reqvest it. (H) WYMAN SMITH: AUCTION MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive this communication and waive the permit fee. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kixkham declared the motion carried. (I) FRIDLEY JAYCEES - CDMMONS PARK MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive and file this communication. Seconded ' by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote,,there being no nays, Maqor Kirkham declared the motion carried. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1467 PAGE 24 ' (J) ERICKSON PETROLEUM: 3RD STREET MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive this communication. Councilman Liebl asked if the Council was concurring with the letter. Mayor Kirkham said that this lettet was in accord with the agreement, The motion was seconded by Councilman Lieb1. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor ILirkham declaxed the motion carried. Councilman Harrls asked what the situation was regarding the fence behind the service station. Mayor Kirkham said he had received a call from Mr. Holvenstot that they are proceeding on this now. He said that at first they had tried to vacate the property, hut some of the people had changed their minds, so they would be going ahead with a fence on their own land soon, (K) MINNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT; FOOT BRIDGE The Counril looked at the prel2minary layout for the proposed footbridge The City Engineer said he has talked to the Assistant DistYict Engineer and they have not received the policy ruling from the Central Office yet. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the communication from the Minnesota Hlghway Department. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no n.ays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carxied. � Cpuncilman Sheridan asked if the Representatives or Senators helped apply pressure for the footbridges. Mayor Kirkham said that Representative Sack Meyer had helped, Councilman Liebl said he had received a letter stating that it should �ust be a matter of weeks before the State wide policy is worked out. (L) REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH: MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the report of Lhe Board of Health dated Suly 31, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kixkham declared the motion carried. (M) S. C. SMILEY & ASSOCIATES: COUNCIL TABLE, PLAQUE AND I'LAGPOLE MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the communication from S. C. Smiley & Associates and to pxoceed with the items indicated„ Seconded by Counc�lman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor T.Zirkham declared the motion carrled. The CiYy Manager asked if the Council wanted the plaque to say something on it about the tornado, and where it should be placed, There was a general discussion on appropriate language, and the Council decided to discuss this further and come back with it at a later date. , Councilman Sheridan suggested the possibility that a Civic Organization would like to donate a11 or part of the plaque. Councilman Harris suggested that the Council could convey to the Jaycees the need for a flagpole. The City Attorney suggested that a list could be made of things that could be donated. The REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1967 PAGE 25 Co�mcil discussed the possibility that each organization may like to contribute some money and do this on a �oint civxc basis as xt wo¢1d be too much for any one group. The City Engineer will get the figures for the next meeting. There was a discussion about the location for the flagpole and flood lites Eor the sign and for the flagpole. The Council discussed the lighting for the existing building and said they should follow the coatinuity of the new building. The City Manager said that he had received an estitnate on the eonduit, but that S. C. Smiley had suggested that the sleeves be put in underground when the paving is done and this can be done by the Engineering Department, He said Mr. Smiley did not suggest putting the conduit in unless the base of the Light standards are to be put in. The Council looked at the locations of the light standards on the map and decided to put the sleeves in now and the lighting at a later date. Councilman Sheridan asked what the City Engineer would estimate the cost of operating the light standards would be per month, He said that the street lights cost about $50 a year and NSP xnstalls them and services them. He suggested the City Engineer check with NSP on the lights for the parking lot. The City Attorney said that NSP had put in the lighting for Mercy Hospital. The City Engineer said he would check on this. The City Engineer asked if it was the Council's opinion that they should not pursue any Eurther lighting with the present contractor. The Council agreed with this. Chief Aldrich asked the Council if they have made any determination on where the Police Department will be located, as he has to coordinate the installation of the emergency reporting sqstem. Mayor Kirkham said that the Police Department will be located in the new building according to the plan as approved this evening. ADSOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mayor Kixkham declared the Regular Council Meeting of August 7, 1967 ad�ourned at 12;40 A. M. Respectfully submitted, ��/J / /��" ✓ � .A�l!'L!i/ v��� i� �`"7'�'^L/� Mary Lu Strom Secretary to the Council i / i ' / �i �: GLZ"'� V� CZ �"Y��OI-o+-� (� Jack 0. Kirkham �` MAYOR 1 i 1