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12/04/1967 - 00020550� f T v i �� � THE MINIITES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 1967 The Regular Council Meeting of the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Kirkham at 8;03 P.M. OPENING CEREMONY AND INVOCATION: Mayor Kirkham asked the audience to stand and �oin in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the FLag. Mayor Kirkham introduced Reverend Svendsen irom St Philips Church, representing the Fridley Ministerial Association, who gave the InvocatLOn. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT• Kirkham, Lieb1, Samuelson, Harris, Sheridan (Arrived at 8:30 P M) MEMBERS ASSENT: None PRESENTATION OF AWARD - RED CROSS: Mr. Richard L. McFeters, ftom the American Red Cross, presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mrs. Sharon Thibodeau, 6670 Lucia Lane Northeast, who saw � David Garrigues, 389-74th Avenue Northeast, floating in an apartment swimming pool and pulled him from the water, and a Certificate of Merit to Mr pouglas Danielson, 6680 Lucia Lane, who started mouth to mouth resuscLtation. The Council congratulated the xecipients of the a��rards Mr. McFeters presented an award to Joan Rollins who, while babysitting for Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Danielson, who work evenings, awakened at 5•50 A.M to find that the D��nielson's three year old son, Guy, had found some matches and his pa�amas were on fire She smothered the flames saving his life and pessibly other lives and property damage. The Council congratulated Miss Rollins. Mr. McFeters thanked the Council for the opportunity to make the presentations Mayor Kirkham said it was a priviledge to meet people who had a sense of wantLng to become involved rather than running away. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 1967• MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 20, 1967 as presented. Seconded Uy Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ADOPTION OF AG�NDA The Council decided to delete Item 4, "CONSIDERATION OF PERMIT TO MOVL� HOUSE � FROM 6279 UNIVERSITY AVENUE TO 490 - 57TH PLACE NORTHEAST", as the owner of the property asked that this not be considered. Councilman Liebl pointed out that Mr. Spieker had withdratan his application, and is not intending to mox;e the home to this address Item 9, "DISCUSSION OF PIIRCHASING PROCEDURES", was deleted r ''�' `�, REGULAA COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1967 PAGE 2 because the City Manager is working on this at present and will have a report , for the Council. Item 22A, "APPOINTMENT OF CITY EMPLOYEE", and "PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF POLICE MANUAL" item D, under "COMMUNICATIONS" were added. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt the Agenda with the discussed deletions and additions Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, `380 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEN FEET• MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Ordinance ��380 waaving the second reading, and pu6lish Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a ro11 call vote, Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson voting aye, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ORDINANCE �k+81 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 45 OF THE CITY CODE OF FRIDLEY BY ADDING SECTION 45.262 ENTITLED "DOIIBLED FRONTAGE LOTS° AND AMENDING SECTION 45.03 BY DEFINING DOUBLE FRONTAGE LOTS• Mr. Gib6s, representing the City Attorre y, said that Section 45.03 of the Fridley City Code should be amended under "DEFINITIONS" by adding Section 49 which would read as follows, "DOUBLE FRONTAGE LOTS; A lot with frontage on two non- intersecting streets." Councilman LLebl asked how this ordinance will effect a street such as 57th ' P1ace in reality. He said that there is one empty lot on 57th numbered 490, and he asked if this wi11 front on 57th Place, 57th Avenue or 7th Srreet. Mr. Gibbs said that 490 is a corner lot, and will fall within the provisions of the General Code on corner lots He said that a resolution is being presented to the Council which wi11 make 57th Place the central street. Out of the four blocks involved in City View Addition, homes on Block 3 and 4 wi11 be required to face a southerly direction, and all homes on Block 5 and 6 wi11 be required to face the northerly direction The resolutiaa states that the corner lot remain the same as before according to the CityCode. Councilman Liebl asked if a property owner would have to go through the Board of Appeals for a variance Mr Gibbs said that the resolution provides that the Admini- stration slzall not give waivers or variances but they will have to be granted as provided in the City Code, which is through the Board of Appeals MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt an amendment to the proposed ordinance by adding Section 49 to "Definitions" under SECTION 45.03 as follows: "DOUBLE FRONTAGE LOTS: A lot with frontage on two non-intersecting streets. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a roll ca11 vote, Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Samuelson voting aye, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION ik194-1967 REGARDING DOUBLE FRONTAGE LOTS: Mayor Kirkham read the Resolution out loud to the Council. It is to gioe , further protection to Blocks 3, 4, 5, 6 in City View Addition by naming 57th Place as the frontage street, and stating the direction in w hich the homes are to face. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1967 � MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt ResoLution �k194-1967 Seconded by Councilman Harris. Councilman Lieb1 asked if this would onLy effect thLs area and not be City wide. Mayor Kirkham said this was correct. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carrie3 (COUNCILMAN SHERIDAN ARRIVED AT 8:30 P, M.) F u , c �� PAGE 3 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SETTING SEWER SERVICE CHAAGES FOR MiTLTIPL� DWELLINGS AND TRAILER COURTS; Mayor Kirkham explained that this had been tabled because Councilman Harris had not been present at the meeting Councilman Sheridan said that he had been one of the persons who had brought this idea up originally, and now that he has reviewed it more, he questions whether the Council should be considering such a change He said that it seems the rest of the community would be subsidizing the multiple dwellings and trailer courts. He suggested that it should be laid over for further study. Councilman Harris said he had no qua?-re1 with setting it aside for a period of time, but he did not feel it was meant to subsidize the trailer courts and multiple dwellings, but as a means of getting the best use out of the land, by offering an inducement on land that is Less than R-1, which would be to the City's advantage. Councilman Sheridan said that this was the original idea, but a series of units on one site could have but one outlet into the City's sewer system and get service for $5.50 under this resolution, � Councilman Lieb1 said that the resolution would be inconsistent with the policy adopted a year ago when the sewage charge was raised by $2 Mayor Kirkham said that more discussion was needed before this resolution was passed. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to postpone this item until later for further discussion. Seconded by Councilman Lieb1. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried BIDS - WATER, SEWER AND STORM SEWER PRO,TECT �k88 (OPENED NOON, DECFMBER 4, 1967): The City Engineer suggested that these bids be tabled for further discussion He said that there is a legal question on whether another hearing has to be held to cover the Onan axea which had not been incLuded in the original hearing Ae said that if the Council agrees on the contractor who was the 1ow bidder, he could be given this indication. The Consulting Engineer said that a week would be ample time to check this question out He said that only one company had been under the revised estimate and they had checke3 on them. He said the Low bidder was Don Anderson Excavating Company, Inc. and Suburban Sewer and Water, Inc. which was a �oint venture for bonding and financing reasons. FIe said they have been in business for two years, and are working on a pro�ect in Edina which is progressing satisfactorily. He said they have adequate finances for the bond requixement and adequate equipment to mmplete the pro�ect in the specified time. � MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the bids and request that the Admini- stration have them back on the agenda at the Special Council Meeting of December 11, 1967 for formally awarding of the bid. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Y I j_ F � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1967 PAGE 4 Councilman Samuelson asked if the Cauncil should indicate to the contractor ' that he was low bidder. The Consulting Engineer said that this would not Ue necessary, but it could expedite the pro�ect. The Council agreed that Don Anderson Excavating Company, Inc. and Suburban Sewer and Water, Inc. be notified that they are the low bidder. RESOLUTION �k194-1967 EXECUTING AGREEMENT 4k55619 S. P. 0205-32 FOR SIGNALS AT T.H. �k47 AND ITS INTERSECTION WITH OSBORNE ROAD AND INTERSTATE ��694 RAMPS: The City Engineer explained that the State is requesting the approval of plans and cost participation for signals at T.H. t'k47 and Osborne Road, of which the City's share is 25% and the County's share is 25%. He said that the State wi11 be paying 100% of the cost for the signals on the ramps, and the City wi11 only provide the power and maintenance. Mayor Kirkham said that as a matter of principle, he did not see why the City should provide anything as the State built the problem into the iatersection. The City Engineer said that these will be the best type system of signals, and all the signals will be synchronized. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to adopt Resolution ��'194-1967 authorizing the execution of Agreement No. 55619 Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. The Council discussed the signals at 53rd Avenue aad T.H. -0�47. Mayox Kirkham said he had nothing to report on negotitaions with the Mayor of Columbia Heights. Councilman Sheridan suggested that, as lor�g as all four cotners to � be signalized are w�thin Fridley, the Council authorize the Highway Department to put in these signals, and then continue to negot�ate with Columbia Heights on cost participation. MOTION by Councilman Sheridaa to authorize the Administration to enter into a contract with the Minnesota Highway Department for signals at T.H. ��47 and 53rd Avenue. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, theze being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the mohion carried. The City Engineer pointed out that the City has requested the Minnesota Highway Department to study 69th and T.H. ��47 so they will be able to provide signals when the City is ready for them, and that the County has been requested to make studies so that when several new companies open, there will be adequate signals to handle the traffic CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY TO THE PARK DEPARTMENT GARAGE THROUGH NSP PROPP�RTY: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to authoxize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement for a driveway easement through NSP pzoperty Seconded by Council- man Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF FRIDLEY AND MINNESOTA STATE DEPARTMENT ' OF COYd��RVATION ON MADSEN PARK IN MELO➢Y MANOR: MOTION by Councilman Harris to authorize the Administration to execute the agreement with the Minnesota State Department of Conservation. Seconded by REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1967 ,. � , , PAGE 5 � Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES, NOVENiBER 27, 1967; MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to concur with the naming of the park located at 54th and 7th Street, "Oak Hill Park". Seconded by Councilman Samuelson Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to receive and file the Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission Meeting of November 27, 1967. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. BUILDING STA'NDARDS-DESIGN CONTROL SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES, NOVENiBER 28, 1967: - 3RD STREET NORTHEAST (LOTS 1,2,3,4,5,6, BLOCK 1, CARLSON'S X SRC�Nn ADDTTT�NI _ RF.OiTF,ST RY SF,.S TNVESTMENT_ 1202 PT_KE LAKE DRIVE. NEW Mr. Bi11 Shaw was pxesent at the Council Meeting representing S&S Investment Councilman Lieb1 asked Mr. Shaw if he agreed to sipulations A, S, and C, as listed in the Building Standards - Design ControIl Subcommittee Minutes Mr , Shaw said he concurred with these items. Councilman Harris asked if he planned to include garages in his plans. Mr. Shaw said there will be 25 units and 25 garages. There was a discussion at the Council table regarding the looks of the block garages, the drainage aad the landscaping. The City Engineer said there would be no problem wiLh the drainage, they would �ust have to get together and discuss it MOTION by Councilman Liebl to concur with the recommendation of the Building Standards - Design Control Subcommittee and approve the permit for a 25 unit z.partmen.t building with the stipulations A, P,, and C as listed in their minutes, and with the additional stipulations that the wa11s of the garage be rough sawn cedax, that the dxainage be coordinated with the EngLneering Department, and curbing within the property line. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. f;i�[�]11�G�iYOfi7� 0 HIGHWAY 65 N_E. (LOTS 3. HERi�lALS SECOND ADDITIOI31: Mr. Wahlquist and Mr. Gearhart were present at the Council Meeting The City Engineer said that they have eliminated the entrances close to the intersection, and have an agreement with the Church for overflow parking. Councilman Samuelson asked if there is any provision for screen planting The City Engineer said there is a public right-of-way which is a planting strip and drainage ditch, so there could be some kind of planting on this side of the ditch. Mr. Gearhart � said he could see no problem with doing this, if this is what the Council wanted. Mr. Gearhart said he has brought in plans showing the minimum planting, and he is sure there will be more. Councilman Harris asked if all the stipulations in the Minutes are being met. The City Engineer said that the permit will not be issued until they get all the documents and a11 requirements are met Mr. Gearhart said they will be giving a 20 foot easement for utiLiLies, and a 20 foot easement for drroeway pr�_vileges also. Councilman Samuelson questioned if there would be an advantage in vacating the right-of-way ditch because of �, - � �� ��� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1967 the maintenance problem. Councilman Harris said this would have to be researched as it may have been part of a covenant. The City Engxneer said that there was a need for a drainage ditch. MOTION by Councilmaa IIarris to concur with the recommendation of the Building Standards - Design Control Subcommittee for a mortuary to be located at 6210 Highway �F65 N.E based on concurrence with stipulations A, B,C,D, as listed in the Subcommittee's minutes. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PAGE 6 3. CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED ADDITION'TOTHE PRECISION SHEET METAL FACTORY LOCATED AT 5250 MAIN STREET NORTHEAST (PARCEL 1875, PART LOT 4, AUDITORS SIIBDIVISION 4F47. (REOUEST BY HIIGH THORSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. 100 WEST The City Engineer explained that this wi11 be a small addition to the rear of the building, and oL the same type of construction as the present building. MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur with the Subcommittee and appxove the addition sub�ect to their stipulations Seconded hy Councilman Samuelson. Councilman Lieh1 said he would like to see the concrete blocks of the present building spruced up. The City Engineers said the Inspection Department could be instructed to see if it is in need of painting AMENDMENT to the Motion by Councilman Liebl that the Precision Sheet Metal Company be required to paint their building,if the City Engineer determines it necessary, before the permit is issued. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. The vote upon the amendment to the motion was a volce �ote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the amendment carried. The vote upon the motion was a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING MINUTES, NOVEMBER 29,1967; REVISED DECEMBER 31, 1965, BY WAIVER OF FRONT YARD 35 FEET TO 23 FEET AND A VARIANCE FROM SECTTON 45.2 5 I'EET TO 4 FEET. TO PERMIT CONSTRIICTION OF AN ATTACHED GARAGE ON LOTS 6& � ' MOTION by Councilman Harris to concur with the Board of Appeals and approve the variance. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Ki'tkham declared the motion carried. ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1967 ' PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 30, 1967• The City Engineer said that the Planning Commission Minutes were not quite ready in time for the Council Meeting, but can be put on the agenda of December 11, 1967 to be received. He explained there were two items the Council could take care of this evening The City Engineer explained that Acres, Inc had withdrawn their reque;t for the rezoning of Innsbruck North, and the pEOple should be notified that there wi11 be no hearing. , � �i PAGE 7 MOTION by Counc�.lman Samuelson to coacur with the recommendation of the City Engineer and receive the formal letter irom Acres, Inc withdrawing their request for rezoning, and that letters be sent to the people involved informing them that there will not be a public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Harris IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion careied. The City Engineer explained that two rezoning hearings, one for Mr James Lupient (ZOA ;�67-11) and Mr. Henry Lapides (ZOA �r`67-10) have been requested He said that both rezonings were denied by the Planning Commission, but the petitioners have requested a hearing before the City Council. He passed out maps of the two areas. MOTION by Councilman Harris to set the date of December 11, 1967 for a Public , Hearing before the City Council as requested by Mr. FIenry Lapide� (to rezone Lots 29 and 30, Block 12, Hyde Park Addition from R-2 eo R-3A). Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Rirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION �k195-1967 TRANSFERRING MONEY FROM THE GENERAL FUND AND LIQUOR FUND TO THE DISASTER FUND: Mayor Kirkham said that this 'resolution is necessary to pay back to the Government funds disallowed by the Government that were advanced fox the tornado disaster. The City F�nance Director read some of the items that had been disallowed, such as the work done by the Jaycees, American Legion, and the cost of repainting and repairing old signs Councilman Samuelson asked if the iunds not available were figured into the 1967 budget. The Finance Director said there was some money left in the fund, and by making transfers from the Insurance Account and Liquor Fund, this wi11 take care of the refund Councilman Harris questioned whether the City could have a case on the disallowed items. Mr. Gibbs said that it may be worth a try He said he and the Ci�y Attorney would look into this. MOTION by Councilman Harris to ta61e refunding this money, and request Chat the City Attorney investigate any possible means of recourse for collecting further disaster funds. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ' MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution ik195-1967 so that the funds can be transferred. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan Upon a voice ✓ote, there beLng no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. � �� -, REGULAR COIINCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1967 PAGE 8 Councilman Liebl said he would like to point out that the City is lucky to ' have the liquor fund for money when the City gets in a bind, otherwise they would have to go to the people of Fridley for the moaey. CONSTDERATION OF DECISION OF CHP.RGING THE COST OF LAND FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES, FONTAINE: The C�ty Engineer showed the Council a map of the area, and outlined the Fontaine property, Siverts property, and additional property that has been red tagged by the City. Councilman Liebl asked if it was the intention of the Council to acquire the land while Lt is reasonably priced to make a man-made lake and develop property which wi11 have a high tax base, He said that if the Council spends money, he would like to see a profit from it. Mayor Kirkham said that this will solve more than one purpose, as the City needs control of the Rice Creek runoff, which can be done with a dam, and wi11 create a shallow small 3ake for recreational purposes. He said that the City was not in the real estate business. Councilman Sheridan said that this should not have to come out of the Parks and Recreation Department budget, but the expenditure should come from the general revenue, however, the pro�ect coczld 6e assigned to the Parks and Recreation Department. He said he felt this would enhance the whole community. There was a discussion about available money. Mr. Gibbs said the City Attorney was holding the check for this property. The Finance Director said that if ' the check is sent now, it will have to come out of the 1967 budget, Council- man Harris asked about the contingency fund. The Finance Director said that they did not know how this fund would come out for the year because of snow plocazng, but the final transfers for the year 1967 wi11 probably be ready by the next meeting. MOTIDN by Councilman Harris to table this item until the next meeting and request that the City Attorney check the Torrens Title. Seconded by Council- man Samuelson. Councilman Lieb1 said that if it is the intent of the Council to acquire this area for flood control and a small lake for recreational purposes, he w�3uld like this to be in the motion. Mayor Kirkham said that this had beea specif.ied in the motion when this pro�ect was first started. The vote upon the motion was a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. There was a discussion of the number of homes that had been flooded by the Creek in 1965, and the possiblity of the Corps of Engineers constructing a dam for flood control. The City Engineer said the expense of a dam would be very nomiaal, the ma�or cost is the land acquxsit.ton. Thete was a dzscusszon about the progress of the formation of a Rice Creek Watershed District, and the possiblity of its participation zn the acquisition of additional property ' when it is established. ' ' � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1967 196-196 1957. CHAPTER 3 SEWER PROJECT � h i� PAGE 9 MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution �k196-1967 Seconded by Council- man Sheridan IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution �k197-1967 Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION ��198-1967 DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS OF 1957, CHAPTER 385 (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PRO.TECT SSik82): MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution y'�198-1967 Seconded by Council- man Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared tlie motion carried. RESOLUTION 9k199-1967 DIRECTING THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT BONDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAWS OF 1957, CHAPTLR 385 (STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SSikS2) : MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution �k199-1967. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice voLe, there being no nays, Mayor I�iriham declared the motion carried. CLAIMS: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve for payment General and Public Utilities Claims �'�13475 thxough ��13574 and Liquor CLaims ��1709 through dk1730. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. LICENSES; Mr. Paul .T. P.akos, who had made applications for licenses for"Paul's", 6061 IIniversity Avenue Northeast, was present at the Council Meeting He gave the Council a list of the upgrading he is proposing for this property. There was a discussion about the parking layout for �he building. Mr. Rakos was requested to bring in a plan of his parking for the Council's approval. There was a question on whether the applicant had been checked out by the Chief of police. Chief McCarthy was contacted by teLephone, and said the applications had been approved and sent to the licensing clerk. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to approve the following Licenses: GENERAL CONTRACTOR Hugh Thorson 100 West Diamond Lake Aoad Minneapolis, Minnesota By: Hugh Thorson NEW � �, ,� u',� Y' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1967 SIGN ERECTING Kaufman Outdoor Advertising 315 Washington Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota BAKERY Target Stores, Inc. 755 53rd Avenue N.E. Fridley, Minnesota CAFE Paul's 6061 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, Minnesota ON-SALE Paul's 6061 University Avenue N E Fridley, Minnesota PUBLIC DRINKING PLACE Paul's 6061 University Avenue N E Fridley, Minnesota TAVERN Paul's 6061 Unroersity Avenue N.E Fridley, Minnesota By: Gerald C. Kaufman Sy• Burton J. McGlynn By; Paul 7. Rakos By: Paul J. Rakos By• Paul J. Aakos By: Pau1 ,T. Rakos PAGE 1D RENEWAL NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW The motion approving the licenses was seconded by Councilmaa Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. The City Engineer reminded Mr Rakos that he was to bring in a plan showing the parking layout and the planned upgrading of the building. The City Engineer recommended they receive Mr. Rakos' letter stating his proposed upgrading of the property for the record. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the letter of intent and good faith from Mr. Paul J. Rakos listing his plans to refurbish the building and parking areas to standards agreeable to al1 parties, The motion was seconded, and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ESTIMATES: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve for payment the following estimates; 1 I� , � L_J � REGULAR COUNCIL MEEZ'ING, DECEMBER 4, 1967 Nor.th3ale Construction Company, Inc, 5739 West Broadway Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428 Estimate No 3(Final) Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 82, according to contract (Target - Chexi Lane) Comstock & Davis, Inc. Consulting Engineers 1446 County Road "J" Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432 Professional Engineering Service for Planning and General Supervision for the following• Estimate i�3 (Final) Street Improvement Pro�ect No. 1966-5 (Iansbruck Sth) Estimate �'�2 (Fiaal) Storm Sewer Improvement Pxo�ect I3o. 82 (Target - Cheri Lane) Estimate ��2 (Final) Water Improvement Pro�ect No. 75-G (Fencing aad Landscaping - area of Commons Park, Filtratioa Plant, and Reservoir) �stimate ��2 (Final) Melody Manor Park Improvement Pro�ect p-1 Estimate �'�2 (Final) Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 5-C (Laterals west of University Avenue and north of T.H. ��100 - Sylvan Hills area) Estimate ��1 (Final) Sanitary Sewer Improver,ienT Pro�ect No. 76 (Sylvan Hills) Estimate �r`1 (Final) Water Improyemeat Pro�ect No. 8S (Repair - Well No. 3) Estimate �k2 (Final) Water Improvement Pro�ect No. $3 (Tank Repair - 1z Million Gallon Reservoir, 5290 Sohnson Street N.E.) ,i � , r r PAGE L 1 $10,641.14 $ 648.59 $ 832 28 $ 338.38 $ 286 20 S 1,922.33 $ 229.74 $ 274 68 $ 145 60 The motion approving the estimates was seconded by Councilman Sheridan Upon a voice vote, thex'e being no nays, Mayor Kir',�ham declared the motion carried APPOINTMENT MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to concur with '-he Administration and approve the following appoinCment; �� Mx Sohn D. Peters 1413 Gardena Avenue Fridley, Minnesota POSITION Gustodian SALARY $475.4� per month REPLACES Gharles .T. Coxnell ���� � '>,�� �, ; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1967 PAGE 12 The motion approving the appoinimenttaas seconded, znd upon a voice vote, there � being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. C OMMiJNI CATI ONS : BOARD OF f1EALTH: REPORT MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the report from the Board of Health dated October 31, 1967, Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. IIpon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (B) LETTER OF P.ESIGNATION: SAFETY COML+4TSTEE Councilman Liebl said that he regretfully sees something like this resignation happen. He said he thought there should be a Safety Committee to study traffic patterns and make recommendations on pedestrian and car safety He said he felt a Safety Committee should be reappo�nted Councilman Harris said that when the Planning Commission had been reorganized, the Screets and Utilities Subcommittee had assumed some of the duties and functions of this committee MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the letter from the Safety Committee and request the Administration send a letter of commendation to a11 the members of the Committee who have served this past year thanking them for their service. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Councilman Liebl said he would like to add that the Council is considering the items pointed out by the Safety Committee as things that need correcting. The vote upon the motion was a voice vote, there ' being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. The Council requested that the City Manager review whether the Streets and Utilzties Sabcununittee are handling the duties of the Safety Committee or if it should be a separate committee and bring his recommendation to the Council at the next regular Council Meeting of December 18, 1967 SC) LETTER OF RESIGNATION: BOARD OI' APPEALS MEMBER MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the commuaication and send a letter of commendation to Mr. Saunders thanking him for his service, and that the Council wait until the first of the year to appoint a new member to this committee so tiie term of office will run cuncurrently with the calendar year. The motion was seconded, and upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. (D) PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT MANUAL: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the preliminary draft of the Police Department Manual. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there heing no nays, Mayor IZirkham declared the motion carried. The City Manager said that the maxwal wi11 be given to the Police Civil Service Commission at their meeting on December 5, 1967, and the City Attorney has had ' a preliminary look at it, and it will go back to him also for any further corrections or recommendations. Councilman Lieb1 said he would like to point out to the audience and the press that the new City Manager has been working in rectifying some of the problems in this particular department. He said REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1967 l _I �^� PAGE 13 � he has �ust glanced at the manual, but he thought that it will help the morale and the whoLe department, and the City Manager should be commended for it, Councilman Lieb1 said he felt it wi11 be received with enthusiasm by the Civil Service Commission, and if they had had it a year ago, a lot of problems would have been prevented. VISITORS: Mr. R. T. Simmons, 353 - 57th Place Northeast, said he was building a home on 57th Avenue, and two weeks ago Mr. Carl Paulson had called the bank which is doing the financing, and more or less said that it was being built illegally. He said that the bank has now asked for a letter stating that the permit is valid. The City Manager read aloud a letter he had prepared informing the bank that the permit was valid, and the building is being built w�.thin the ordLnances of the City. The City Manager said he has made a complete study of the complaint and the issuance of the permit, and as there was no ordinance pertaining to double frontage Lots in existence at that time, the permit was valid. Mr. Paulson said he had called the bank, and asked if they had made an inspection as the building did not conform to the others in the neighborhood. He saLd it was natural that the bank wants evexything on a legal basis. CARL PAIILSON: TRANSPORTATION MEETTNG � Mr. PauAson said he had talked to the Mayor about a year ago about a trans- portation meeting, and now has made reservations in the City Ha11 for a meeting to be held, December 12, 1967, and he would like the Council to sponsor it. He said that many people are interested in upgrading transporta- tion for Fridley and the entire metropolitan area. Mr, Paulson said there were many facets to be considered, and if the meeting is held in an official capacity, it would be more meaningful. He pointed out that the suburbs were being unduly penalized by having to pay 35p to get to Lowry Avenue, while in Minneapolis for 25¢ you can go a11 over the City, as far as Bloomington for instance. Councilman Harris questioned whether adequate time was being allowed in the preparation of this meeting. Mr. Paulson said he has been laying the groundwork for two weeks, and many companies and subdivisions of governmenC have already said they wi11 sead representatives. Mr. Paulson asked Mayor Kirkham to chair the meeting. Mr. Kirkham said he would not be able to attend the meeting hecause of other commiYments, hut he appreciated the work Mr. paulson was putting into this meeting. The Council felt that Mr Paulson would be the best one to Chair the meeting, as he would be able to direct the questions. Mayor Kirkham said he would create a Mayor's Committee�on Public Transportation as he has several other ideas they could consider, and Mr, Paulson is appointed as Chairman. Mr, paulson asked for a complete transcript of the meeting for distribution, and he was told this would be possible. Mr. Paulson asked if a member of , the Council could act as co-chairman Mayor Iiirkham asked Councilman Lieb1 if he would be available. Councilman Liebl said that he could be at the meeting, and asked fox a rough draft of the ideas to be presented so that he could prepare himself for the meeting. Mr Paulson said that the people have already been invited by telephone, but he would like to v�rify the „�J �_ `i i r REGIILAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1967 invitation by letter, and asked if the City �ail1 reproduce the letters. He was told that this would be done, as it is to be Ctity sponsored. BUS LINE EXTENSIONe Councilman Harris said that he had contacted the Department of Public Service regarding the extension of the 6us route in Fridley, and they are willing to discuss it, but they want to wait until after the bus strike is over. Councilman Harris said he wi11 follow up on this later. SURVEY OF SALARIES - LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES: PAGE 14 Maqor Kirkham said he had received a communication asking if Fridley wanted to participate in a surveq of salaries. He said they point out that this has been done by a few communities in the past, but the cost has been a considerable amount, but if the League does it, and all the municipalitxes participate, it wi11 be a better survey and at a better price. The City Manager said that they will do it on a League basis for a 50% increase in dues Councilman Samuelson said he had seen a book in City Ha11 that listed salaries. The Finance Director said that this is not a regular investigation of salaries or classification, but is �ust done by sending out questionnaires. Councilman Harris suggested they return this to the City Manager, and if he feels it will be an asset to him, fine. They could wait for his comments. The Counczl directed the City Manager to research this further and bring back his recommendation. NSSSD MEETING CONFLICT: CounciLman Sheridan said that he has been informed of a meeting to be held December 6th with the Directors of the NSSSD regarding Fridley's contract, based on their recent discussion. He poxnted out that this wi11 conflict with the meeting with Mr. James Hensley regarding pollution. Councilman Harris sald he did not think Councilman Sheridan should meet with the NSSSD until a report has been brought back to the Council on the last discussion. He felt there were some legal considerations to be discussed with the Council, and the City Attorney is out of town at present Council- man Sheridan said it had been his understanding that the committee was to get together to discuss the last meeting before it went to the two bodies. Councilman Harris suggested Councilman Sheridan indicate that he has another meeting, and it will be inconvenient for him to attend a meeting with the NSSSD the evening of December 6, 1967 Councilman Sheridan stated that he would call Mr. Melford Christensen and Mt. Larson the next day to try and arrange a chaage or delay. SIIPPLEMENTAL WATER UTILITY REPORT: Councilman Liebl suggested the Council set up a date for another discussion on the water utility supplementary report. The Council decided to meet at 6:30, December 1S, 1967 to discuss this further, The Consulting Engineer was asked to have copies of the 1959 report available for the Council, and other material pertaiaing to this sub�ect. � 1 ' 1 ' 1 REGIILAR COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1967 ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Councilman Harris to ad�ourn the meeting, seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, theie being no nays, Mayor ILirkham declared the Regular Council Meeting of December 4, 1967 ad�ourned at 10:50 P M. RespectfulLy submitted, i ��icli�,ci �_! .� j��if.r>-r _ T Mary Lu Strom Secretary to the Council /� A � ( ; % r /. / i� / ( . �_r�s'�� '_��ft����-. ' — jJack 0. Kirkham � MAYOR �' Ja �`�_ A PAGE 15