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04/08/1968 - 00020348� � � �� �`, THE MINIITES OF THE SPECIAI, PUBLIC HEARING COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 8, 1968 The Special Public Hearing of April 8, 1968 was called to order by Mayor Kirkham at 8;20 P. M. OPENING CEREMONY: Mayor Kirkham asked everyone to stand and �oin in saying the Pledge of A1legiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Kirkham, Lieb1, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan MEMBERS ABSENT: None ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mayor Kirkham said that Item 5, "AWARDING OF BIDS FOR GROUP HOSPITALIZATION" is being deleted from the agenda because the Council is waiting for a written recommendation from the Administration. He said he wouLd like to add Item 11, °CONSIDERATION OF AWARDS". MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the Agenda as amended Se mnded by Council- man Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried ST. 1968-1 Mayor Kirkham read the meeting were their hands. the Notice of Hearing He asked how many people present at interested in this pro�ect. Approximately 8 people raised Councilman Harris asked if this pro�ect had been petitioned. The City Engineer said that the street from Hayes to Bacon Drive has been petitioned, and the City is holding the Public Hearing all the way to Lakeside Road to see if the people are interested in having this done. Mr. Thomas Flannery, 1465 Onondaga Street, said that he ob�ected firmly against the pro�ect. He said that the road that is there now is not being maintained, and the snow is not kept off of it, so he does not knOw Fiow they would expect to keep the rest of it up, He said that he and 5 other property owners on Onondaga Street were against the pro�ect because they could not afford it. He said that the map is misrepresented, because there is no such place as Bacon Drive. Mayor Kirkha� said that this was used as a reference only to locate this pro�ect on the map, Councilman Samuelson asked if Mr. Flannery was one of the original petitioners that signed from Hayes to Bacon Drive. The CityEngineer said that he was not. The Engineer pointed out the portion of the street that had been petitioned, and said that 80% of the owners in that area had signed the pe�ition rt � ,7 iJ ` 7 SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING, APRIL 8, 1968 PAGE 2 Mayor Kirkham asked if there was anyone else that wished to speak on this ' pro�ect. There was no answer He asked if there was anyone in the audience in support of this pro�ect. There was no answer. He asked if there was anyone in the audience that had slgned the petition. Mr. Raymond Buechele, 1425 Onondaga Street, said that he had signed the petition but would be moving soon, so it affects him very little. Mr. Gordon Gnasdoskey, 1491 Onondaga Street, said that he had �ust moved into Fridley. He said that he had a petition of his neighbors who are a11 against the pro�ect beyond Bacon Drive. He brought the petition to the Council table. The City Engineer said that the petition did not indicate what it was for, and Mr. Gnasdoskey finished filling out the petition. PETTTION ik6-1968 - THAT STREET IMPROVEMENT FROM 1465 ONONDAGE STREET TO LAI�SIDE DRIVE NOT BE MADE: MOTION by Councilman Harris that petition �i6-1968 be received and referred to the Administration for processing. Seconded by Councilman Lieb L Upon a voite vote, there being no nays, Mayox ILirkham declared Che motion carried. Mr. Gnosdoskey said that he had �ust moved into Fridley, and as he had improve- ments to make and is raising a family, he cannot afford this pro�ect right now. Councilman Sheridan said that his cost would be $830 spread over LO years. Mr. Gnasdoskey said this was a lot of money to him, and a new street would encourage the cars speeding through. ' Mayor Kirkham pointed out that the Council was not pushing for this pro�ect, but as the CityEngineer had suggested that the people may want the street to continae to Lakeslde, this is the Council's way of giving the people an opportunity to approve it or ob�ect to it There was no one else that wished to speak. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to close the hearing. Seconded by Councilman Lieb1. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the Public Hearing on Preliminary Assessment fto11 for Street Improvement pro�ect ST. 1968-1 (Addendum �k2) closed at 8;34 P M. Mayor Klrkham told the people the Council will make a determination at a later time, probably at the next Council Meeting. PIIBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - ST. 1968-3: Mayor Kirkham said that the Notice of Hearing is the same as the one for the proceeding pro�ect except for the description. He read the list of streets proposed for improvement. He said that one section would be taken at a time. 1. 73RD AVENUE: Mayor Kirkham asked if there was anyone that cared to be heard on thls street. Councilman Harris pointed out that the street is being installed by the County of Anoka, and this assessment only covexs the installation of cuxb and gutter. Mr. Larry Griffith, representing the Onan Company, said he would like to register ' their approval of what the City is doing, and asked if the assessment can be paid in a Lump sum. He was told that it could be, or it could be spread over a SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING, APRIL S, 1968 PAGE 3 , 10 year period. Mr. Griffrth asked if the City has done any communicating with Ramsey County for the extension of this street eastward. The City Engineer said that there is an existing road at present, and an informal request was made several months ago, and at that time Ramsey County was not to responsive to making any improvement. Mr, Griffrth said he would urge the Council to take whatever steps are necessary to request they improve the street. Councilman Harris said he had understood from discussions with the County Board, that after Fridley starts coastruction, they will be more interested in discussing it Mayor Kirkham said that the City wi11 go back to them again and encourage them to improve it. There was no one else that wished to be heard on this portion of the pro�ect 2. MISSISSIPPI STREET, T.H. ik65 TO CENTRAL AVENUE: Mr. Joe Rzndall, 1200 MLSSissippi SLreet Northeast, asked if the compLete �ob would be done at this time. The City �ngineer said that the complete �ob wi11 be done, and most of the cost (more than 75%) will be borne by the County. The City will pay half the cost of the curb aad gutter and any sidewalks put in Mr. Randall asked who would maintain the sidewalks. Mayor Kirkham said that the City has been taking care of the sidewalks they put in. He explained that the City has acquired new equipmznt to do this Mrs. Eugene Lane, 1132 Mississippi Street Northeast, asked what her assessment would be, and said she had a steep bank and wanter; to know if the rocks would be � used as a retainiag wall as they had been on the other side of T.H �k65 Mayor Kirkham said he thought the County would continue the same policy of rock retaining walls. She was told her assessment wouldbe $2 69 for sidewalk and $2.05 for curb and gutter � Mrs. Rosemary MeLcher, 6500 Pierce Street Northeast, asMed for h°_r assessment, and asked if the improvement is going down Pierce Street a1so, and if it is scheduled for this �mmer. She was told it is not going down Pierce Street and that i� is not scheduled for this summer. Mr Sames Anderson, 6516 Pierce Street, was told his assessment. No one else wished to speak on this assessment 3. MISSISSIPPI STREET, 2ND STREET TO T.H. -0k47: Mr. Pau1 Klavenkamp, 1705, 1st National Bank Building, Attorney representing Holly Center and Rice Plaza, asked how this pro�ect is being assessed. The City Engineer said that all the cost of the street is being borne by the County, and a11 the property owners will pay is half the cost oF the curb and the total cost of the sidewalk. Mr Wyman Smith, representing Carlson-LaVine, Inc , asked the amount of their assessment. He was told that it would be $188 40 on the curb and $477.60 on the sidewalk. Mr. Smrth said he was sure Carlson-L�,Vine had no ob�ections to this No one else wished to be heard. 4. T.H, ik47 WEST SERVICE DRfVE, MERCURY DRIV� TO 67TH AVENUE: Mr. Klavenkamp asked the Council how they were handling the financing of this loop. The CityEngineer said that some of the costs are unknown, and although this is a 3-way cost sharing pro�ect between the State, County, and City, it is aot certain � �� �ry� � �� �y4� SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING, APRIL 8, 1968 PAGE 4 how it wi11 be divided. The Attorney sald that he was not present to complain ' about the assessment, but they have given an eassment and been very cooperative, and would like the Council's consideration in being aotified when the assessment hearing is held, He was told that he would be notified. Mr. Christian Berg, ?_98 - 67th A�enue Northeast, asked about his assessment for Lot 1, B1ock 5, Rice Creek P1aza South Addition. The City Engineer said that any benefit to him would have to be figured before the pro�ect could be assessed, and the f�gure listed is �ust an estimate of cost. He said that the slip off wi11 be south of his property and there are no final plans prepared Councilman Harris sazd that Mr. Berg has been called in for the Public Hearing as his property may be concerned, but looleing at the map, he was not sure that there would be any benefit to his property. He said that this determination would be made when the final plans were done No one else wished to be heard. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to close the Hearing. Seconded by CouncLlman Harris. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the Public Hearing on Preliminary Assessment Roll for Street Improvement pro�ect, ST. 1968-3 closed at 8:57 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING ON CONSIDERATION OF THE FSNAL PLAT, AL ROSE ADDITION, P.S. 4f68-01, ALBERT M. JOHNSON, GENERALLY I.OGATED WEST QF EAST RIVER RQAD BETWEEN 62N4 WAY AND 63RD WAY: Mayor Kirkham read the Notice of HearLng. The City EngLneer handed out a , map of the area, and said that this plat fits into an overall plan that this area had at one time. He explained the way the street will go and that all lots meet the minimum area requirement. He said the City wi11 need some additional easements on the back lot line and some utllity easements. Mr. Harris, 6210 Riverview Terrace, asked if this included lots to the west of Riverview Terrace. The City Engineer said 3 lots were included. Council= man Liebl asked Mr. Johnson if these were a11 to be R-1 lots. Mr. Johnson said they were, and that he was not going to build any multiples. No one else in the audience wished to speak either in favor or opposition of the plat. Councilman LLebl said that he thought this would improve this area and build it up He said he thought it caas very gracious of Mr. Johnson to do this, and that the neighbors appreciate it. MOTION by Councilman Harris to close the hearing. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the Public Hearing on the I'inal Plat, A1 Rose Addition, closed at 9;01 P.M. EZONE LOT 4, BLDCK 1, WILSON ADDITION FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY DWEL -3A (APARTMF.NT AN➢ MT1T,T7PLE DWF.LL2NGSl ALL LYING TN THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 34, T-30, R-24, CSTY OF FRIDLEY COUNTY OF ANOKA, STATE OF MINNN:5U'1'A: Mayor Kirkham read the Notice of Hearing. Councilmaa Sheridan asked if this was the property where the house had burned down Mr. Wilson was present at the � Council Meeting and said that the houae had burned down December 13th, and that rt had been a total loss. Mr. Wilson said he wanted Co rezone this property because he was growLng older and wanted to live on the ground floor, with rental property above him. He said that he wanted to build a 3-plex. The City Engineer 2 ;� �� SPEGIAL PIIBLIC HEARING, APRIL S, 1968 PAGE 5 ' checked the code to see that he would have sufficient property to build a tri- plex, and found that a tri-plex could be put in. Councilman Liebl said that Mr. Wilson's neighbor, Mrs. Gadbois, was ob�ecting to the rezoning. He asked if everything on Main Street was R-1. Mr. Wilson said he thought the property Mrs. Gadbois owns in Columbia Heights is R-3 The City Engineer said that the property on the south of Mrs Gadbois is R-3 and the property to the north has a tri-plex on it Councilman Liebl said that this property borders on Columbia Heights and it is the City's policy to communicate with them. The City Manager said that he had telephoned the Manager of Columbia Heights, and that the people had been notified by letter. Mr. Wilson said that Mrs. Gadbois farms this land, and he thought the only ob�ection she has is she is afraid that sooner or later she will have to move if it gets built up No one else wished to speak. MOTION by Councilman Harris to close the hearing. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham dectared the Public Hearing on ithe rezoning request by Robert Wilson (ZOA �k68-02) closed at 9:12 P.M. Mayor Kirkham told Mr. Wilson that the Council wi11 make a determination at a Later date. CONSIDERATION OF RICE CREEK/CENTRAL AVENUE PLAN � Councilman Harris said that the Planning Commission, in their meeting with the Council, held March 25, 1968, had indicated that their previous motion adopting the plan was still their feeling at the present time. He said that it zaas certainly a ilexible motion and the plan could be changed at the dictates of the development in the area. Mayor Kirkham said it should be pointed out that this is �ust a plan to Follow and subject to change. Councilman Sheridan said that some of the people within the area felt they were not in a position to make their plans at this time, but felt that if this was laid out and adopted no�a, it would be laying out the future of their plat. Councilman Harris said that about 10 property owners out of 11 people in the area present at a previous Council Meeting, felt that this was the best plan that had been proposed. He said that any streets would still have to be pet- itioned by the owners. Reverend Henderson, representing the People's Church, said that they have gotten the impression that when the time comes, they will get a road whether they want it or not, if not by petition, by condemnation. Councilman Harris said that this normally is not done Reverend Henderson said that his Church was not ready to say what they will want to do in the future, but this will pretty well determine where the road will go once it is put on record. Councilman Harris asked if he ob- �ected to the road pattern pertaining to his property, and not to the overall pro�ect. Reverend Henderson said that if he was a builder, he would think this was very good and a reasonable plan, but they are not , in a mood to develop it and would like to leave it as it is. Council- man Harris said he thought the Planning Commission's motion sets the plan up as a guide for the development of the parcels with a great deal of freedo�, but it still gives a starting area to work from. L 3 i� �t � SPECIAL PUBLIC I-IEARING, APRIL 8, 1968 He read the Planning Commission's motion as his motion. PAGE 6 1 MOTION by Councilman Harris that the Council approve and adopt a master street plan dated January 15, 1968 (Rice Creek Road/Central Avenue Plan). It is not the intent of the Council to pre�udice any rights of individuals nor the City in the ultimate urban development of the large tract under study. The study is not intended to serve as a proposed plat in the normal process of platting property, but only a guide ior the City and affected individuals in their future planning. Specific layout of lots is not provided but has been generally considered. No time schedule is recommended for any portion of the plan and it is intended that individual suggestions for modifications be given due consideration at any time in the future. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF D4INC0 FOUNDATION PERMIT: The Crty Engineer showed the plans for the industrial building for manufacturing to be located in the southwest corner of Commerce Park. He said they have worked closely with him and Councilman Harris, and they have incorporated all the recommendations made by the Administra- tion. The City Engineer said that in the course of their discussion on moving their parking to the west of the building, Minco represent- � atives were interested in getting a paved or blacktop road for access to this area. The City Engineer said he would recommend that a base be put in, and when the area to the south develops, the base could be used, curbing put in and nothing would be lost. Councilman Harris said that it had been the City's suggestion to move the parking behind the building so it would be screened from the street and Melody b4anor, and he did not think they should be penalized for this. He said he would suggest, that in fairness, the Council make arrangements out of the street fund to put in a l�ase, maintain and plow it, to give them access, and when the area to the south develops, construct the street. Mayor Kirkham asked if the foundation permit was based on this. Councilman Harris said they would move their building 25 feet to the north if they do not have a street, and the fire lane will be lost. Council- man Harris asked the cost of putting in a mat. The City Engineer said that to go to the parking lot, it would be roughly $6.00 per foot or approximately $1,800 for 300 feet. The City Engineer said thatCommerce Lane to University Avenue was already assessed, and he said the imp- rovement is pretty much what they would have to put in, in their drive- way; i.e. a base with a mat for heavy trucks. Councilman Harris said that the Council approval of the foundation permit could be given sub- �ect to the approval of the Building Standards-Design Control Sub- committee, as this has not gone to the Subcommittee yet, and they would like to start work Thursday. �40TION by Councilman I-Iarris to grant Minco Products, Inc. a foundation , permit sub�ect to the approval of the Building Standards-Design Control Subcommittee and indicate to Minco Products, Inc. that the Council will work with them on providing access on 73rd Avenue for access. Seconded Uy Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, i�ia;ror Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. � � �J SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING, APRIL 8, 1968 The City Engineer said that the Company that is going the btiilding is not licensed in Fridley, and they are He said that the Company has been checked out by the LIC�NSE APPROVAL� ,� �� PAGE 7 to be doing anxious to start. Administration. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson that the General Contractor's License as requested 6y Rauenhorst Corporation, 4444 Rauenhorst Circle, Edina, Minnesota (application applied for by Pat Gannon) be approved. Sec- onded Uy Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there Ueing no nays, Niayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION OF ANOKA AIRPOR'F• Councilman Sheridan said he had asked that this be put on the Agenda, as people who wish to speak to the Council on this sub�ect have been calling him. Councilman Sheridan said the group present at this meeting are opposed to the Airport while there are other groups and Civic Organizations that are in accord with the location. Mr. Lloyd Feakes, representing a group oF Pridley Citizens who are con- cerned about the sites as proposed by the Metropolitan Airport Com- mission, said he thought consideration of these sites is a short sighted view, because it is an existing residential area. Mr. Feakes spoke at great length about the size of the proposed airport, the average air- craft to be expected in the future, that it would be possible for the MAC to go beyond their 25 mile jurisdiction, about the volume oL sound, and that he did not believe the average citizen would see a tax re- duction because of the airport. Mr. Feakes said that the group of citizens are in the process of circulating a petition in Fridley to poll the people, and that when Moundsview was polled, out of 2,000 people contacted 88o were against. He said he wondered if the Council would listen to 80% of the citizens in Fridley versus the businessmen. He said he felt the people of Fridley should be informed more thoroughly on what it will mean to have an airport at the proposed location, and he would like to see the Council look into the situation. Mayor Kirkham said that he had not been prepared to make a stand before the previous Saturday, because he had not felt he was fully in£ormed, but on Saturday he and two other elected officials had met with Mr. Kuitu at the MAC office for over three hours, where they had access to data, charts and maps. He said he came away convinced that the City should definitely resist the development of an airport on the south side, but should encourage the development oF an airport on the north side. Mayor Kirkham said that an airport is deFinitely needed, there will be a serious problem by 1975, and they are being prudent in acting now. He said that regarding the noise and safety, the relationship of Fridley to the north site would be the same as Savage to i4rold Chamber- lain, and in air miles we would be as close to Wold Chamberlain as to the north site property. He said that complaints on noise come From 4 miles from the airfield, and 4 miles from the north site would still be within the property they own, and less than 15$ would be using the runway aimed at Fridley because of prevailing winds. He pointed out that they had looked 10 miles north, but there were too many lakes, 40 miles �� SPECIAL PUBLIC HE�RING, APRIL 8, 1968 PAGE 8 north does not give air service to the bulk of people, and south as ' far as Northfield would overlap the stacking at Wold Chamberlain. He said he was convinced that the north site would be desirable. There was a discussion between the Council and the audlence regarding the amount of noise, that a hearing should be held is Anoka County (it was pointed out that this was planned), that this area should have a representative on the Commission, that there will be bigger planes, longer runways in the iuture, and that the planes cause air pollution. Councilman Liebl said that Fridley has to consider not only today, 6ut the year 2000 also. He said he would like to see the airport as far north as possible and that it have at least 50 square miles. Council- man I-Iarris questioned the possibility of using the site the Federal Government had bought in East Bethel as a �et airport, which is about 7 or 8 miles further. He said he would ask about this at the hearing, as he felt the City should be able to suggest an alternate site to them. A gentleman in the audience asked the Counci�'s position if �here was a sufPicient petition presented before the date of the Hearing.Council- man Sheridan said that he was not in opposition to an airport, but in opposition to the sites proposed. Councilman Harris said he thought other sites could be considered, such as the East Bethel suggestion. Mayor hirkham said that he had taken time to learn as much as he could before he took a stand, but this did not mean he could not learn more. He said his mind was not closed. Councilman Harris said if the � ma�ority of the people signed the petition, he would concur with their wishes in representing them. He said he had received calls of ob�ection and of support, and he thought they were pretty well divided. DISCUSSION OF FUNDING OF NEW POLICE pUART�RS IN CIVIC CENTER: Mr. Gibbs said the City Attorn�y had researched this and talked to the Attorney for the Police Pension Association and that either method of funding the quarters was all right, both are within the law, so it will be a Council decision. In the one method, the City would borrow the money from the Police Pension Association, the City would let bids, award the contract to the lowest bidder, and pay the contractor with the funds borrowed. Mr. Gibbs said that borrowing the money from the liquor fund is also feasible. Councilman Harris said that he believed Councilman Sheridan had voiced the same ob�ection he had that the Police �epartment relocation would be exceeding expenditures out of the bond issue, and he did not feel that they could do this out of that fund today, any more than he felt they could 120 days ago. Councilman Sheridan said that if there was some problem in protecting the Police Pension Association interest, perhaps the City could sell them bonds, and they would then have some- thing to hold and discount if they needed money. Mr. Gibbs said that the contract between the Police Pension Association and the City would , give them sufficient 1ega1 basis to collect money. Councilman Liebl said he thought the Council should concur with the recommendation received from the City Manager. Mayor Kirkham said he felt the memo- randum pointed out one of the two options possible. Councilman Harris SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING, APRIL 8, 1968 � said he thought and see if that that the reply either way, PAG� 9 they should pursue Councilman Sheridan's suggestion method would be realistic. Mayor Kirkham suggested from the City Attorney should Ue in writing and go �, � The City Engineer said that he would like to have the Council aware of several things. There have been plans for using a portion of the lower level for the Park Department, and they propose to make this an alt- ernate, so they can have the figures available. He said that there is no air conditioning in the lower level, and 2 condensers are in the design for the Police Quarters and one is going to be listed as an alternate for the library. If the figure is reasonable, this can be decided on later. The City Manager said that he has contacted the County asking them to pay for the library`s air conditioning. MOTION by Councilman Harris that the funding of the Police Quarters in the new building be brought back at the regular Council Meeting of A7ay 6, 1968 with the recommendation of the City Attorney. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. VISITOR - PROPERTY REZONING: Mr. Michael Vawrzcy, owner of the house at 6503 East River Road, asked if there was any chance of rezoning his property on East River Road. � He said that people want to buy the lots and build a beauty shop, but someone said they would only be allowed to build apartment houses. Councilman Liebl told D4r. Vawrzcy the correct procedure would be to formally request the rezoning and then there would be a public hearing before the Planning Commission and the Council. RESOLUTION #49-1968 IN REGARD TO SEWER CONNECTION TO NORTI-I SUBURBAN SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT. MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #49-1968. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. AWARD RECOAIMENDATIONS: The City Manager recommended that the Council award a Certificate of Valor to Police Officer John Anderson Ior rescuzng a citizen L-rom the Nlississippi River, and also Certificates of Appreciation or Achieva- ment to Officers Kennedy, Pomerleau, Investigator Allard, Lt. Rick, and Sgt. Fritz for achievements for which they have only received a letter in the past. The Council concurred with this. Nlayor Kirkham read the proposed wording of a Certificate of Achievement to be awarded to an exchange student Martha Consuelo De La Torre Fierro. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to concur with the recommendations of the � Administration in making the proposed awards at a later Council Meeting. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Nlayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. a �j ��. , J SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING, APRIL 8, 1968 PIX UP, SPRUCE UP WE�K PROCLAMATION. PAGE 10 Mayor Kirkham read the Proclamation he was issuing, naming the week of April 27, 1968 to May 4, 1968 as "Fridley Fix Up, Spruce Up Week" P�TITION #7-1968 REQUESTING CLEANUP OF LOT AT 7479 MEMORY LANE: Councilman Harris said he had noted a copy of a petition asking that a lot in Melody Manor be cleaned up that had been directed to the Council by the City Manager. He said he had talked to Mr. Haxtung, the orig- inator of the petrtion, and he had indicated that something should be done before somebody gets hurt. MOTION by Councilman Harris to xefer this to the City Engineer and have him report back on the action taken. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, A4ayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. VISITOR: JUNK CARS: ' Mr. Harold Harris, 6210 Riverview Terrace, said that they had xeceived a Notice from the Police Department regarding junk cars residing on his property at 78th and Elm Street. He said that the cars do not belong to him and he had had the property posted "No Trespassing". He said the cars were stripped and could not even be given away. Mayor Kirkham said ' the City would see that they were removed. LOAD RESTRICTIONS: The City Engineer said off of their streets, City's problem areas, restrlctions off also. ADJ�URNMENT. that the County has taken the load restrictions and the Engineering Department has checked the and by next week Fridley will be taking our There being no further business, Motion by Sheridan, seconded by Samuelson, that the meeting be ad�ourned, Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the Special Public Hearing bleeting of April 8, 1968 ad�ourned at 10:55 P.M. 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