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08/04/1969 - 00019322� � b f) THE MINUT�S OF THE REGULAR COUNCZL MEFTING OF AUGUST 4� 1969 Mayor Kirkham called the Regular Council Meeting of August 4, 1969 to order at 7:40 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Mayor Kirkham lead the Council and audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT• Liebl, Kirkham, Samuelson, Sheridan MEMBERS ABSENT• HarYis APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 21, 1969: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt the Minutes of the Reqular Council Meeting of July 21, 1969 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mayor Kirkham said that there was an additional appointment to add under this item, which is a salary negotiating committee for the Police Department. He said that he and Councilman Samuelson would be willing to serve. There are also the additions of: I. under Communications. Lester E Eckhardt, Complaint on weed charges. #26. Receiving the City Manager's report on off-sale liquor. #27. Establishing retirement rate for Firefighters. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt the Aqenda as amended. Seconded by CounciZ- man Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. VISITORS Mr. Carl Zuk, 281 Rice Creek Terrace Mr. Zuk said that he had received a letter from Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, dated July 31,1969, saying that his fence would have to come down in two weeks. He said that he put up his fence about a month ago, the Building Inspection Department had inspected it and found rt to meet City Code. He then read the letter aloud he had received from A7.r. Herrick. The letter indicates that this is a"sprte fence" and this is the grounds for which the order came from the City Council that it must come down or be reduced. He said that he had good reason for putting up that fence as the lot next to him a.s an empty lot and is always fu11 of weeds and there is blowing sand. He felt that he wanted a degree of privacy and did not care to be looking at the weeds. None of the neighbors living in the neighborhood have complained and they feel that it is an asset. He said that he had talked to Councilman Liebl, and he would like to know why this action was ordered. ' , 1 ��� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4� 1969 PAGE 2 � The City Attorney said that he was not at the Council Meeting when this was discussed, but that he received a ca11 from one of the neighbors concerning this. Mr. Zuk said that that would be the owner of the vacant lot. The City Attorney said that the caller asked him to sign the complaint, but he told him that he could not do that. This was discussed at the Council Meeting and as a result he was instructed to write the letter, which is what he has done in the capacity of City Attorney. Whether it is a spite fence or not would have to be determined by a 7udge. A spite fence is one that is built because of a disagreement with a neighbor. Mr. Zuk said that this was not true in this case and that it was not a spite fence, but was built to improve his property, and is in accordance with the City Code. Mayor Kirkham told Mr. Zuk that Mr. Herrick wrote the letter in his capacity as City Attorney. He said that it did not seem that anything could be accomplished tonight, and suggested extending the time limit indefinately to aliow for review of the situation. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to refer this problem to the Administration and allow ample time for Council review of the problem. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Councilman Liebl said that this was discussed at a Council Meeting and Council- man Harris suggested that the Building Inspection Department inspect it. The Council did not instruct the City Attorney to take this action in writing this � letter, and that he, personally, felt t'zat the letter �aas out of line. The City Attorney reported that he was instructed to write the letter by Council- man Harris. THE VOTE upon the motion, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. A gentleman in the audience said that he would like to speak as a character reference for Mr. Zuk. He said that he has lived in this area for about 10 years and is familiar with the problems the neighbors have with the man who owns the vacant lot. He said that Mr. Zuk is not the kind of person who would build a spite £ence, and agreed that it did enhance the neighborhood, and block off the view of the weeds. Vernon E. Bartels, 64 Rice Creek Way Mr. Vernon Bartels reported that he recently purchased Lots SA and 8B, Block 4 in Edgewater Gardens, and planted some white birch trees in the boulevard area. When the final inspection was made by the Veterans Administration, who financed the loan, he was told that the tree diameter did not meet the City Code of 2". The trees are already planted and he would like to ask that a waiver be granted so he will not have to dig the trees up and replace them. He said that they were about 5' to 6' high and about �" in diameter. He said that if this would be agreeable with the Council, he would need a letter in writing stating the Council's acceptance. � MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the letter from Mr. Vernon E. Bartels, 64 Rice Creek Way dated July 31, 1969 and approve the request. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. � � %� f�- REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4� 1969 Leonard Lind. 1620 75th Avenue PAGE 3 Mr. Lind said that he wanted to register a complaint on the street that was put in last year. There is water standing on the corner of 75th Avenue and McKinley Street, the water flows down the street and through people's yards. When you c3rzve into the drzveways, the cars scrape bottom. Mayor Kirkham asked Mr. Lind to make a list of the complains and turn it in to the City Manager. The City Engineer pointed out that on Page 100 of the Agenda there is a letter from the Consulting Engineers and the Contractor stating that they are aware of the problem and that it will be taken care of. Councilman Liebl said that this is a bad street, did not look very well, and that the people are entitled to a good street. PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJ�CT ST. 1969-3, ADDENDUM �2 (RIVER- VIEW HEIGHTS AREA): Mayor Kirkham read the Public Hearing notice aloud. The City Engineer showed a map of the area and explained that early this spring when the flood danger was present, a temporary dike was built along Riverview Terrace and along the creek, then down 79th Way. There was over $65,000 spent in City and Federal money on this temporary dike. The proposal is now to lower the level of the existing dike, and finish it off, so it will not have to be built again. To make this dake workable, it is proposed to put some surfacing on top of the dike so it can be traversed, and to keep the sand and dirt from washing into the yards of the abutting homes. There are also some drainage problems to be taken care of so there will not be water standing behind the dike. On the rest of the streets the proposal is for minor grading and a blacktop surface to give the people a minimal driving surface to avoid the mud in the spring and after every rain. This base could be built upon later, if and when the permanent improvement goes in. He then showed a diagram on the screen to explain further how the lowering of the dike and the graduation of the slope would be accomplished, and that the slope was necessary to stabilize the dike, if it should have to be raised again sometime in the future. It would also be necessary to relocate some utility poles etc. With the stabilization already in place, it would be merely a matter of placing the material and sand bags on top. As you go north the elevation of the road would drop, and this dirt would be used at the south end of the dike. The City has some funds approved by the Pederal governruent for removing the dike, and some of this Pund could be used for the partial removal of the dike. Councilman Samuelson asked if the cost of the dike work less the amount of Federal funds is the amount that the people will be assessed. The City Engineer said yes, except that the drainage work would have to be assessed. The City Engineer explained that the road on the dike is proposed to be 22' wide which is below City standards, and would give a bare minimum that could still be traversed. If there is a need for future work, such as a break in the dike, the equipment would then have a surface to drive upon Councilman Samuelson asked if there would not be drainage into the yards. The City Engineer said that the elimination of this problem is included in the proposal. Councilman Samuelson asked if the slope would be finished that would face the yards. The City Engineer said that it is a11 a question of money and to keep the costs down black dirt will be placed on the slope and C ' , N',� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1969 PAGE 4 � seeded. The pro7ect includes improving Riverview Terrace all the way up to Kimball Street and about 120' beyond. Councilman Samuelson asked about the driveways and the City Engineer said that in most cases they can be fixed up with gravel, or whatever exists there now and a.n a few cases there will have to be arrangements made for driveways from side streets. Mr. Al1en Rundle, 8051 Riverview Terrace asked in regard to the slope easements, 7ust how much the City wants. The City Engineer explained that the reason for the width is to make a stable base. If it were to be moved toward the river, it would be on unstable ground. The City Manager said that street easements would be for about 10' because we have to allow for snow storage. The slope easements are for dike sloping to support the dike. Mr. Rundle said that about 95a of the people are in favor of closing off Riverview Terrace and dead-ending the streets. Many people feel that it should not even be a street. By putting in Broad Avenue, would give the people access. There are also many people opposed to the blacktopping of the streets. If the streets were dead-ended, this would cut down on the speeders and the dust. He felt that one reason for the request for the easement was because of the sewer line, the river bank is unstable, and the easement would �ust keep movinq in and encroaching upon them. He said that they are taxed plenty as it is. Because it is a flood area, there is trouble a.n refinancing homes and selling them. He felt that the main topic for discussion should be the dike and would like to see it fixed with sod on top. He then pre- � sented four petitions to the Council. PETITION #32-1969 - IN FAVOR OF CLOSING OFF RIVERVIEW TER.RF�CL'. WITH EASEMENTS TO PROPERTY. PETITION #33-1969 - IN FAVOR OF CLOSING OFF RIVERVIEW TERRACE� AS TO CUT COST OF BLACKTOP AND TO MAKE THE REST OF TH� ROADS AND STREETS DEAD EIQDS. PETITION #34-1969 - OPPOSED TO BLACKTOPPING ANY MORE STREETS IN THIS AREA, BUT TO OIL THE ROADS AS THEY ARE NOW. PETITION #35-1969 - OPPOSED TO EASEMENTS OFF RIVERVIEW TERRACE MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive Petitions #32-1969, #33-1969, #34- 1969, and �r35-1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. Councilman Liebl commented that it seemed to be the feeling that the people were opposed to the unprovement of Riverview Terrace, but wanted the improve- ment of Broad Avenue. Mr Robert Kretlow, 7885 Broad Avenue, £rom outside the dike protection area, said no, he did not want any more assessments. Mayor Kirkham pointed out that this is the first time there has ever been a dike. The Council did try to protect the homes from the danger of flooding and rather than haul away the dirt, and wasting the money already spent, they ' had hoped to make it some kind of a semi-permanent solution. If the dirt is hauled away, it may have to be built up again The City Engineer feels that the best solution is to improve the dike and for this, there must be the slope. He pointed out to the audience that they have always wanted a dike, and for the first time they have gotten one. -I� �� �� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1969 PAGE 5 The City Manager further explained that initially the State and Federal ' governments said that the money was just for removal of the dlke and re- turning it to it's previous condrtion. Through many discussions, the City finally got their agreement to allow the use of the money for improvement of the dike rather than for hauling the dirt away. Mr. Rundle questioned the need for the slope easement and said that one person on Hugo Street was asked for a 9' slope easement. He said that he would like rt left �ust as a dike with no improvement on top. He said that it seemed that the Council is saying that either it is to be done the way they say, or the dirt will be pushed into the rlver. He asked why not 7ust put oil on the streets. He said that there has not been any gravel put on the streets. The City Manager said that he would like to bring out an important point; that whenever you have people living behind a dike, they are dependent upon that dike and should there be a break, the surfacing on the dike would provide a way to get equipment and material to the break to hold back the water while people are using other roads in the area to evacuate themselves and their possessions. Mr, Rundle said that he agreed that the dike needed fixing and he would like to see Broad Avenue unproved, then this could serve the same purpose as Riverview Terrace. The City Engineer said that the City has called for bids for minimal work on the dike Anyone is welcome to bid. The d�.ke work and storm sewer work will come to about $64,000. The price of construction is very high, and keeps going higher. Mr. Rundle said that he thought the estimate of $65,000 is ' qurte 1ow. He said that he is in the building business himself and felt that it would cost more than that. Mr. William Erickson, 650 Ely Street N.E. said that on two occasions he called the City of Fridley. They responded very quickly and he got three loads of crushed rock in front of his house. He pointed out that whenever he has called to ask if the streets can be graded, they are done very soon. He pointed out that in regard to the dike, if this was not surfaced, in the spring when the frost goes out, it would get very soft and muddy and if trucics had to use �t, they would tear up the sod and get stuck. He wondered if even though the streets are blacktopped, if they would not get torn up as the ground has a high water table anyhow. Mrs. William Watson, owner of 7965 Riverview Terrace said that Riverview Terrace was never a dedicated street, Broad Avenue was. In 1965 it was brought up about putting in Broad Avenue, now you have it in, why not leave Riverview Terrace alone, and close it off. She felt that with the easement requested, there would be snowplowed snow on the front porch. The City Engineer said that Riverview Terrace is a platted street the same as Bxoad Avenue. A member of the audience said that he lives on the south side of the dike, yet he received a notice. The Crty Engineer said that more notices were sent out than those that are proposed to be assessed, so that people would know what is being contemplated, however, i£ there was no benefit, there would be no , assessment. z� member of the audience asked if left as it is, but improved, how would people get to it. Mayor Kirkham said that the Council's proposal is to improve Riverview Terrace and if done as Mr. Rundle wants, there would be people cut off from access. Councilman Samuelson added that as this is a usable and - 1' I ,� h � '� REGIILAR CDUNCIL MEETING OF AT]GUST 4� 1969 PAGE 6 � dedicated street, there would have to be 100% for a vacation, and if one person ob7ected, it would involve condemnation, wha.ch is very costly. Mr. Rundle said that those that would be cut off could be served by a private easement. Mr. Erickson said that he signed the eetition because he �hought that the proposal was to close off Riverview Terrace and have �ust grass, but now P7r. Rundle is talking about driving on it anyhow. Councilman Sheridan said that the Council wants to leave the dike in place and give the homes in the area protection. He questioned if this is what the people want or is the money spent to be wasted. He felt that the work and money that has already been expended should not be thrown away, but should be utilized and built upon. This would require the stabilization the City Engineer recommended and he felt that this is what shbuld be done. Councilman Samuelson pointed out that when a vote is taken the people on the side streets will be voting on the improvement with a gravel base with a 1'�" bituminous mat and also the dike improvement. The City Engineer added that it would also include the storm sewer work. There are low points on the streets, and there would be pipes put in to take the water to the river. Mrs Roger Holmgren, 8001 Riverview Terrace asked how much the City is pro- posing to pay for the slope easements. Councilman Sheridan said that he assumed nothing. Mrs. Holmgren said that this is their land. Councilman Sheridan said, speaking for himself, he felt that as all the citizens tax � money has gone into this work so far, he felt that the people should not be paid for giving an easement to protect their property. If the people want to be paid for this, he would say that the pro7ect should be abandoned. Mr. Erickson pointed out that according to the 10 year street improvement program, their improvements would be cominq in in 1974. This, he understood, was to eliminate the high maintenance costs. Mayor Kirkham saa.d yes, this is the current policy and has been adopted, however, he could not answer for a Council that will exist in 1974. Mr. Erickson said that he signed the petition agaa.nst the surfacing of the streets because he felt that there was 7ust no base to build upon. He thought that to have a good base, the material there now would have to be removed which would be very costly. Mr. Tarnowski, 8151 Riverview Terrace said that he could not understand why there would be a need for a 9' easement for 1' of height. Mayor Kirkham said that this would be used for snow storage. Mr. Rundle asked what if the people on Riverview Terrace are opposed to giving the slope easements, then what would be done. The City Engineer again showed Station #2, which is the corner of Riverview Terrace and 79th Way on the screen, and said that there were three choices; a.t could be left as it sits now with the steep bank, get slope easements, or go through condemnations to get the slope easements. Mr. Erickson said that the water would be way up on this house on that corner, and he could not see why people would ob7ect to giving 15' of property to save their homes. Councilman Samuelson £elt that the people did not fully understand what a.s meant by a slope easement, and explained that this would , be merely a conveyance to give the City the right to come onto the property, make the improvements, establish the grade, ohange utility poles and do other necessary construction work, then get out. The City would not hold any title, the land would remain theirs to do with as they wished, providing they did not change the grade. The City Manager further explained that it is never known when there may be an ice 7am, or a.f heavy rain should come at the same time Had there been a lot of rain last spring, we would have been in trouble. � `` � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DF AUGUST 4, 1969 PAGE 7 The slope easement is necessary so as to make a stable base. The recommended slope is 4 to 1, i.e. width to height to provide stability, but it has al- ready been cut down to 3 to 1. This slope would provide the bulwark in place should there be a need in the future to make the dike higher. It is hoped that the Corps of �ngineers wi11 participate in rip-rapping the riverbank sometime in the future, but we do not expect any help from this source for two years. Councilman Samuelson questioned whether there could be a time limit on the slope easement. The City Engineer pointed out that they really are not giving away any land for the slope easement, 7ust giving the City the right to make improvements and get out. If there was an emergency, the City would go on their land anyhow. If wished they could be written to state a specified time. The City Attorney pointed out that they should be so written so that even though the slope easement expires, the grade cannot be changed. A member of the audience said that he had signed the petition, but now feels that the road should go in on top of the dike. Another member of the audience added that maybe with some sort of a dike in place, it would be easier to finance homes in that area. Councilman Sheridan asked what if all the side streets were 7ust gravelled, and the bituminous surfacing was 7ust on Riverview Terrace, how much dif- ference in cost that would make. The City Engineer replied that the cost would be about $55,000. The main cost is in the drainage and grading and taking care of the utilities. Mr. C.J. Anderson, 7951 Broad Avenue N.E. asked about cost figures. The City Engineer said that it is estimated to cost $8.16 per foot, and this would take care of the dike work, drainage, and surfaoing of the side streets. This would be about �z of the cost of the normal City standard street. Mr. C.J. Anderson then asked how large the area was and how long the assessment would be spread. The City Engineer said the assessment would be spread over 10 years, and showed the assessment area on the soreen. Mr. Anderson asked, inasmuch as the main trunk sanitary sewer line to serve the entire Riverview Heights area is located in Riverview Terrace, will not this stabilization benefit a larget area than that proposed, The Finance Director said that in order to assess a property, there must be a benefit proven, and he felt that this may be difficult to prove that they would be receiving a benefit. The assessments for this pro�ect are upon the abutting and ad7acent property owners. Mr. Anderson asked if there was not work to be done on the sanitary sewer. The City Engineer said the sanitary sewer repair work cost will come from the utility fund and from Federal disaster funds. Mayor Kikrham called for a vote by street, one person per household. 79th Way: Buffalo Street• Cheryl Street Dover Street: Ely Street: Fairmont Street: Broad Avenue: For: For Por: For For: For For: 0 0 5 2 2 0 2 Opposed: Opposed: Opposed: Opposed: Opposed: Opposed Opposed: 4 0 0 3 1 1 0 1 � ' 1 �� � 14 �r REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1969 PAGE 8 � Mayor Kirkham then pointed out that the vote on Riverview Terrace would in- clude everyone who would benefit from the dike in the flood plain. A member of the audience pointed out that the people who live on higher ground could vote away the front yards of the people living on low ground. Another member of the audience said that he lives on an improved street to the north end of the area, and has already been assessed for street, curb and gutter. The Finance Director said that the costs were not prepared for these people on the preliminary assessment roll, just those who would abut the streets. More people than probably necessary were invited to attend, and the assessment would not be known until after the bid award and the assessment roll is worked out He said that there may be only a partial assessment for the dike work for these people. Everyone living in the flood plain would have an assessment for the dike, however, these fine points have not been worked out yet, until it is decided to go ahead with the pro�ect. There will be another Public Hearing for the assessment roll. The Finance Director guessed it would probably be about '� the cost we are now talking about. Mr. Erickson said that it a.s the people south of Fairmont Street that really need the dike, the people to the north may not want to vote for the dike The City Manager pointed out that by putting in this dike, the City is creating something that could be added to. Those further north may not necessarily be high and dry, with different weather conditions. If there would have been a lot of rain last spring, they may have been in trouUle too. � The City Attorney explained that the slope easement that the people seem so concerned about is very similar to a drainage easement, that are present in many peoples' back yards. The land is theirs to do with as they wish, pro- vided they do not change the grade. They may plant grass or flowers and use in every way as a yard. Mrs. Watson said that there were many large trees along Riverview Terrace that she would not like to see lost. The City Manager said that if the depth is not too great, it may be possible to ring them and still save them. He added that as to her concern about the snow being too close to the house, the snow could be pushed primarily toward the river. Mayor Kirkham asked for a show of hands of those people bordering on River- view Terrace who would be willing to give a slope easement for a period of one year. For 6 Opposed 3 The three votes in opposition were from a man living on Ironton Street, Mr. Rundle, 8051 Riverview Terrace, and Mrs. Watson who owns 7965 Riverview Terrace. Mayor Kirkham then called for a vote on the surfacing of Riverview Terrace, and explained that everyone living inside the dike protection is entitled to vote, one vote per household, as they wi11 be assessed for the dike. Far 17 Opposed: 4 � MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to close the Public Hearing on Street Improve- ment Project St. 1969-3 Addendum #2. (Riverview Heights area). Seconded by Councilman Liebl. IIpon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. e„ . �, ���_g '� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1969 PAGE 9 SION OF EXTENSION OF R2VERVIEW TERRACE BETWEEN MISSISSIPPI STREET AND EDGE WAY AND RECEIVING PETITION #36-1969 (Requested on Agenda by Councilman Liebl) Mr. Ken Fransen, 157 Riversedge Way N.E., said that since submitting the petition in the Councils' Agenda, he has gotten more signatures on the petition. He presented new copies of the pe�ition, and read the petition aloud. He said that it was £elt that there are a number of unanswered ques- tions and the people would like to know what problems this concept would solve. He said that the people are not against the semaphore for the Stevenson School, that they realize that this is needed. It is felt that there are other ways for the children to get to the school. Ae asked £or an explanation of the values of this concept. The City Engineer said that as everyone knows who lives near East River Road, it is one of the most dangerous roads in the City of Fridley. Both the Crty and the County have been working on studies for traffic control. The County has authorized a consulting engineer to study the problem from I.694 to kice Creek. Thare is a proposal for a signal near the school intersection. In 1962 there was a plan for eliminating all left hand turns except at signals on East River Road and the County is now studying this concept. A member of the audience asked if this would be the signal on Mississippi now, or a new signal. The Crty Engineer said that there are plans for a.mproving this whole intersection with additional right of way. A member of the audience said thati there are apartments all along Mississippi Way, and the original plan was to make a cul de sac. Councilman Liebl said that there is a street to the north that would go to the signals that would serve the apartment buildings. The Ca.ty Engineer said that another concept under study would be for a divider all along East River Road to eliminate all left hand turns. Councilman Sheridan said that this would mean that cars could get onto East River Road, but would have to exit only at signals. The City Engineer pointed out that University Avenue has been improved with left turning lanes. There is additional right of way needed for East River Road for some shoulders, At present there is not enough room for the Police Department to pull a speeder over to the side of the road without sub�ecting both the speeder and the Policeman to danger. He showed the concept on the screen and explained that this is only a planning concept, that Anoka County is studying it, and there have been no definite detailed plans as yet. Counca.lman Samuelson explained that the Council took under consideration a large amount of data supplied by the Police Department concerning the number and types of acci.dents on East River Road. Primarily the cause of accidents was that people would have to stop to make a left hand turn and would be run into from the rear. He assured them that before anything of a concrete nature would be done, they would be informed. He added that the school would save between $2,�Q0 to $5,000 per year by not having to bus the children. A member of the audience said that under this proposal, three homes would be lost. Mr. Ken Fransen agreed, that a through street throuqh this residential area is not the answer to no left hand turns on East River Road. The City Engineer reiterated that this is a concept only and the residents are getting too far ahead of themselves, and detailed questions cannot be answered at this time. A resident of the area stated that he would like to go on record as being opposed to having this street going through. Mayor Kirkham informed the 1 � ' i� __ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4� 1969 PAGE 10 � audience that the only reason it is on the Agenda tonight is to receive the petition. He said that he disliked being told that the Council is going ahead. The Council has only said that they like this idea. The reason a.s to control the traffic and to try to aut down on aocidents on East River Road and protect the children walking on the streets The County is currently studying this concept with left turns only. He said that he, personally, has decided that he did not want to lose these three homes either, but that does not preolude the continuance of the study. A resident of the area said that he would also be against the taking out of homes, and felt that the residential and commercial traffic should be kept separate, however, he did approve of the idea of the left turns only. Mr. Richard Harris, 6200 Riverview Terrace, asked if the signal for the school has been approved. Councilman Samuelson said that it has been ordered. He then asked about the signal for the Georgetown apartments. The City Engineer said that the County is studying this and when the study is completed, they will put in the signals, with cost parta.cipation by the City. Mr. Aarris said that apparently some of the people have been misinformed and they thought that this would be a package deal. Councilman Samuelson said that if the City of Fridley were to do everything in one year it would make the mill rate go way up, and it must be a staged program and may take many years to complete. Mr. Fransen asked if it has been determined where the signal will go at the Stevenson School. Councilman Sheridan said probably at the intersection. He ' said that at the time this concept was first discussed, a walkway was con- sidered rather than a road. The same would apply to the other side of East River Road. He felt that the idea of left hand turns only, is a good concept, and that the Council felt that the County will try to eluninate as many egresses and ingresses as possible off East River Road. Councilman Liebl pointed out that when this was discussed previously, he was the Councilman who said that if a thoroughfare is proposed through there, the people will ob�ect, and will be strongly against any condemnations. They feel that this concept does not alleviate the problems on East River Road, by making a thoroughfare out of Riverview Terrace. A member of the audience said that it would be hard to believe that rt would be confined only to local traffic, and would be a self-defeating purpose. PETITION #36-1969 - PETITION IN REGARD TO THE SEGMENTS OF THE EAST RIVER ROAD PLANNING CONCEPT RECENTLY APPROVED BY THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL CON- CERNING THE EXTENSION OF RIVERVIEW TERRACL, FROM MISSISSIPPI WAY TO SOUTH RIVER EDGE WAY, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEMAPHORE AT EAST RIVER ROAD AND RIVER EDGE WAY SOUTH: MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive Petition #36-1969. Seconded by Counca.lman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P4ayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RECESS ' Mayor Kirkham declared a recess from 10 30 to 10 45 P.M. DRDINANCE #431 - AN ORDINANCE UNDER SECTION 12.07 OF THE CITY CHA.RTER TO VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS AND TO AMEND APPENDIX C OF THE CITY CODE (POrtion of Horizon Drive) �� �tl � `� � r REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4� 1969 PAGE 11 MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Ordinance #431, waive the reading and ' order publication. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a ro11 call vote, Liebl, Samuelson, Sheridan, and Kirkham voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. PIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 402 OF THE CITY CDDE: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to approve the Ordinance on first reading and waive the reading. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a ro11 call vote, Samuelson, Sheridan, Kirkham and Liebl voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 105.01 OF THE CITY CODE: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to approve the Ordinance on first reading and waive the reading. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a roll call vote, Kirkham, Lieb1, Samuelson, and Sheridan voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION #119-1969 DELETING CERTAIN STREETS FROM THE PRO- POSED 1970 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROSECT, ST. 1970-1 AND ORDERING THESE STREETS TO BE IMPROVED IN THE YEAR 1972 (Passed Suly 21, 1969) Councilman Samuelson reported that he had received some calls concerning the street improvement of 70th Way from East River Road to Hickory Drive. This ' street is in about the same condition as Locke Lake Road and Hickory Street. With the Council's permission, he would like to reconsider the motion of July 21, 1969. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to bring back for reconsideration the motion adopting Resolution #119-1969 of July 21, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. P10TION by Councilman Samuelson to add to the list of deletions on Resolution #119-1969, the street improvement of 70th Way from East River Road to Hickory Drive. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. The City Engineer said that he wanted to point out that there will be storm sewer work done in this street, so 70th Way would be partially assessed. Councilman Samuelson said that this is understood, and the people are only talking about the street surfaciny. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to ratify Resolution #119-1969 in it's amended form_ Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RATIFICATION OF RESOLUTION #120-1969 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF SPLIT LIQUOR TO TFIE VOTERS: (Passed July 21, 1969) ' MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to ratify Resolution #120-1969. Seconded by Council- man Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. i� �i, � -_ �r REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGOST 4, 1969 PAGE 12 � RESOLUTION #134-1969 - RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1969-3 - ADDENDUM #2: (Riverview Heights area) Mayor Kirkham commented that it seemed in the final analysis of the dis- cussion that the ma�ority of the residents wanted the improvement. Council- man Sheridan asked of the City Attorney, what would be the legal standinq of the Council if it felt unanimously that an improvement should go in regard- less of what the residents wanted, if it was Yelt by the Council to be necessary for the health and welfare of the residents. The City Attorney answered that a 4/5 vote would be necessary to levy special assessments. Councilman Samuelson pointed out that by ordering in this improvement as it is in the speaifications, is really a waiver of the City Code requirements. He questioned how to protect the Council and future Councils from the sesne type of requests for a cheaper street. He asked if a resolution could not be passed stating that this waiver is allowed in Riverview Heights as it is a flood plain. Councilman Sheridan agreed and asked the City Attorney and the Administration to draw up the resolution for ratification. MOTION by CouncLlman Sheridan to adopt Resolution #134-1969. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. ' RESOLUTION #135-1969 - RESOLUTION GRANTING A WAIVER OF THE CITY CODE REQUIRENIENTS AS PERTAINS TO CURB� GUTTER, AND STREET WSPTII� BRO^ SECT ST. 1969-3 - ADDENDUM #2, BY REASON OF IT BEING A FLOOD PLAIN, AND PROVIDING FOR SLOPE EASEMENTS WHICH WOULD EXPIRE IN ON� YEAR: The City Engineer indicated that as the improvements proposed are minimal, and sub-standard, the people should not expect a top 7ob and should expect to live with some problems. The best �ob as possible with the limited improvement monies will be done. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution #135-1969. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. The City Attorney asked what the Council wanted to do if some of the people wi11 give the slope easements free and some will not. Councilman Liebl said that he presumed they would have to be gained through condemnation and assessed back. Councilman Sheridan said that he felt that if they cannot all be gained free, then it would only be fair to pay for a11. If, for instance nine people are willing to give them free and one wi11 not, then there should be an appraisal made, everyone pa3d, and the cost assessed back to the pro7ect. Without the easements, the dike is impossible RECEIVING THE MINIITES OF THE PLANNING COMPIISSION MEETING OF SULY 23� 1969: � 1. PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT� P.S. #69-09� MIKE O'BANNON: LOtS 11� 12, 13 & 14, Auditor's Subdivision #22 and Lots 1 through 16, 24, 25, & 26, Block 1, Irvington Addition. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to set the Public Hearing for the preliminary plat requested by Mike O'Bannon for 5eptember 8, 1969 Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. � �,� �;� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1969 PAGE 13 2. PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT P.S. �69-10, GALLAGHER ADDITION, WILLIAM H. GALLAGHER West 5 acres of NWi of SE$, except south 4 acres, Christie Addition. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to set the Public Hearing for the preliminary plat requested by William H. Gallagher for September 8, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, DIOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the Minutes of the Planning Com- mission Meeting of July 23, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF JULY 30� 1969 MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the Minutes of the Board of Appeals Meeting of .7uly 30, 1969. Seconded by Councilman LieH1. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ST. 1969-3, ADDENDUM #2 (RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS AREA) Bids Opened August 4, 1969 at 11:30 A.M. PLANHOL➢ER Dunkley Surfacing Co. 3756 Grand St. N E. Minneapolis, Minn. Hardrives, Inc. 10135 Central Ave Minneapolis, Minn C.S. McCrossan, Inc Box 322, Route #2 Osseo, Minn. SCHEDULE A BID D�POSIT BASE BID U S. Fidelity & $30,972.00 Guaranty Co . 5o B B. St. Paul Fire N.E. & Marine Ins. 5% B.B. Park Construction Co 51 37th Avenue N E. Fridley, Minn. , PLANHOLDER Dunkley Surfacing Co 3756 Grand St. N E. Minneapolis, Minn. Hardrives, Inc. 10135 Central Ave. N.E. Minneapolis, Minn. U.S. Fidelity Guaranty Co. 5o s.B, $29,295,31 & $39,051.25 U.S. Fidelity & $30,695.50 Guaranty Co. 5% S B. SCHEDULE B SID DEPOSIT BASE SID U S. Fidelity & $64,221.90 Guaranty Co. 5o B B. St Paul Fire $79,261.40 & Marine Ins. So B B. COMPLETION DATE As specified As specified Oct. 15, 1969 COMPLETION DATE As specified � , ' � � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4� 1969 St. 1969-3, Addendum #2 - Schedule B bids continued. PLANHOLDER C.S. McCrossan, Inc Box 322, Route #2 Osseo, Minn. Park Construction Co 51 37th Avenue N.E. Fridley, Minn. BID DEPOSIT U:S. Fidelity & Guaxanty Co. 5% B.B. U.S. Fidelrty & Guaranty Co. Sa B.B. BASE BID $92,658,10 $66,135.00 PAGE 14 COMPLETION DATE As specified October 15, 1969 Councilman Samuelson asked how long it is before the bid award has to be made. The City Attorney replied within 30 days, and added that it would take about two weeks to get appraisals made, if condemnations should prove necessary. The City Engineer suggested showing the people pictures of what the slope would look like, as he thought that they still cannot visualize w�iat is being proposed. He added that time is running short, and that the bids came in about 25o higher than estimated. He explained that Schedule A is for the blacktopping and Schedule B is for the dike and storm sewer work. The City Engineer reported that Hardrives, Inc. had specified in their pro- posal that they did not want Schedule A unless they got Schedule B also, however, they were not the low bidder on Schedule S. These were let as two separate bids. The City Attoxney advised that since Hardrives, Inc. has put this stipulation in writing, and they were two separate bids� the award could then be made to the second lowest ba.dder on Schedule A. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to award the bid for Schedule A of St. 1969 - Addendum #2 to Park Construction Company in the amount of $30,695.50, and Schedule B of St. 1969-3 - Addendum #2 to Dunkley Surfacing Company in the amount of $64,221.90. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. CONSIAERATION OF PROPOSAL AND AGREEMENT - FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVSCE (EHLERS & ASSOCIATES) The City Attorney said that he did have one comment to make, and that was a paragraph concerning the schedule of payment for work on government grants. He wondered if they proposed to be paid on the same percentage schedule. The Finance Director said that it was his understanding that they were to be paid for work on a pro7ect even though it did not go through The City Attorney said that it seemed tio him that if work is done on securrty government grants it should be payment on an hourly basis rather than a percentage of the grant. Councilman Samuelson commented that this would apply to any work that they would have done on the park bond issue that failed. The City Attorney said that he may be misinterpreting the intent. It was agreed that the City Attorney and the Finance Director would talk to Mr. Ehlers on the intent of the paragraph. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF THE SIGN ORDINANCE: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to table this item. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. .-� � ��-� _ � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1969 PAGE 15 CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE. ' MOTION by Councilman Liebl to table consideration of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION #136-1969 - RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE USE OF RICE CREEK WATERSHED AREA, OR ANY LAKES CONNL�CTED THERETO, AS A RECIPIENT OF SEWAGE EFFLUENT: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Resolution #136-1969. Seconded by Council- man Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried RESOLUTION #137-1969 - RESOLIITION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES AND APPOINTING ELECTION SUDGES FOR THE AUGUST 19, 1969 SPECIAL ELECTION: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution #137-1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham de- clared the motion carried. APPOINTMENTS FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mayor Kirkham said that he would like the concurrence of the rest of the � Council in the reappointment of Stan W. Carlson, 6219 Baker Street, Fridley, Minnesota as Chairman. His term expired June 9, 1969, and the new term would run to June 9, 1974. MO`i'ION by Councilman Liebl to concur with Mayor Kirkham in the reappointment of Stan W. Carlson to the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote� all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE Mayor Kirlcham submitted the name: David Cook, 6840 Washington Street N.E., Fridley, Minnesota (Telephone #560-7241). �IOTION by Councilman Sheridan to concur with Mayor Kirkham in the appointment of David Cook to the Human Relations Committee to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Harry Crowder, with a term expiration date of December 31, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. POLICE SALARY NEGOTIATION COMMITTEE Mayor Kirkham said that he and Councilman Samuelson have agreed to serve on this committee. POLICE PENSION COMMITTEE The City Manager said that the men appointed should have an accounting or legal background, or something comparable to this. The Council Members said that they were not ready with appointteents at this time, but Mayor Kirkham suggested Chuck Langer from the first ward, and Councilman Samuelson L J � � � P REGULAIj COUNGZL MEETZNG OE AUGOST 4, 1969 PAGE 16 suggested F1oyd Peterson from the 5econd ward. As neither of these men have been asked if they would serve, it was agreed to table this item to the meeting of August 11, 1969. CLAIMS: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to approve payment of General Claims ik18710 through #18823 and Liquor Claims #3564 through #3581. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. LxCENSES: FOOD ESTABLISHMENT Brothen Inc. 7501 Commerce Lane N.E. Fridley, Minnesota Rapid Shop Corp. 6530 East River Rd. Fridley, Minnesota VEN�ING MACNIPdG Riverside Car Wash 6520 East River Rd. Fridley, Minnesota East River Rd. 6arage 6501 E. Riuer Rd. Fridley, Minnesota SERVICE STATION Riverside Car Wash 65�0 East R. Road Fridley, Minnesota OFF SRLE Bob's Produce 7620 University Ave. F�.E Fridley, Minnesota [•]7 Rolf N. Brothan Irving P. Gold6erg Robert 5chleeter Joseph Qolin Robert Schleeter Robert Schro�r RECOh�iENDED FOF2 APPROVAL BY r Health inspector Nealth Inspectar Health Inspector Health Insp�ctor Bldg. Inspector Fire Ir�sp�ctor Chief of Police -,1 � , � ��� . , REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1969 pAGE 17- � Licenses continued. MULTIPLE DWELLING LICEPJSES TO BE APPROVED BY COUNCIL; August 4, 1g69 September l, 1969 to September 1 197� OWPJER ADDRESS UNITS FEE _ D, L Scherer 6525 - 2nd St. N. E. 6525 - 2nd St. N. E, 7 $ 10.00 Eridley, Minnesota C. H. Miller �09$ Polk Circie 4985 - 3rd St� N. E. 11 1i.00 Minneapolis, Minnesota C. H. Miller �a95 Polk Circle 5005 - 3rd St, N. E. 11 11.00 Minneapolis, Minnesota Lucile E. Blank 1170 4f. Eldridge 5980 - 3rd St, N. E. 4 10.00 � St. Paul, Minnesota 55113 Leo J. Hynes 2724 Irving Ave. No. 6051 - 3rd St. N. E. 3 10.00 Minneapolis, Minnesota " Leo J. Hynes 2724 Irving Av e. No. 5400 - 7th St. N. E. 3 10.00 Minneapolis, htinnesota Harold D. Morrow Rt. 1, Ny. 29 5430 - 7th st. N. �. 34 34.00 Riverfalls, Wisconsin Wayne W, Siewert 3732 - ��6th Ave. So. 251 - 57th Place N. E. 7 10.00 Min•neapol�s, Minnesota Irviny Efron & Dr. Irving Herman 3�25 Salem Ave. 262 - 57th Place N. E. 8 10.00 Minneapolis, Minnesota Clifford T. Bakko, � 9119 - 13th Ave. so. lgo - 5g'-z �1ay N. E. 12 12.00 Minneapolis, Minnesota Charles J. Beliveau 110 - 61st Ave. N. E. 110 - 61st F1ve. N. E. 7 10.00 Fridley, hlinnesota • _ - r. " � ' , REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OE AUGUST 4, 1969 Licenses continued. MULTIPLE DWELLING LICENSES Auaust 4. 1969 Leonard 5. Jacobsen 1408 Frankson 6379 Highway 6$ St. Paul, Minnesota Robert N. Conley 5336 Bryant Ave. So. 6393 Highway 65 Minneapolis, Minnesota M. A. Biddle 4800 Cedar Lake Road 211 - 79th Way N. E Minneapolis, Minnesota McAllister Properties Inc. 126 So. gth St. 1200 H�ghway 1�0 Minneapolis, Minnesota McAllister Properties Inc. 126 So, gth St. 1230 Highway 100 Minneapolis, Minnesota McAllister Properties Inc. 126 So. 9th St, 1260 Hiyhway 100 Minneapolis, Minnesota McAllister Properties 126 So. 9th St. 1290 Hiyhway 100 Minneapolis, Minnesota W. J. Dale _ 340 E. Diamond Lake Rd. 5960 - 80 Anna St. Minneapolis, Min�esota E. V. & Marcia Fuglestad 5174 St. Imier �r. 6542 C�ntral Ave. Minneapolis, Ftinnesota Nathan & Darlene P. Schv�artz 5916 Piedicine Lake Road 101 Charles St. N. E Minneapolis, hiinnesota ' Nathan & Darlene P. Schwartz 5916 Medicine Lake Rd, 179 Charles St. N. E M�nneapolis, Minnesota �athan & Darlene P. Schwartz 5916 Medicine Lake Rd. 180 Charles St. N. E Minneapolis, Minnesota 3 7 , � � � � 33 LA 12 12 12 PAGE 18 10.00 10.00 � �� 18.00 : �� : �� fF �� 33.00 10.00 12.00 12,00 12,00 �� -1� " � �� �� � _� � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1969 Licenses continued. MULTIPLE DWELLING LICENSES Auqust 4, 1g69 Irving Efron & Dr. Irving ' Nerman 34Z5 Salem Aveo 595o East River Road Minneapolis, Minnesoka Lynde Investment Co, 2700 Raleigh Ave. So. 910 Lynde Drive Minneapolis, Minnesota Lynde Investment Co, 2700 Raleigh Ave. So. 950 Lynde Drive Minneapolis, Minnesota Lynde Investment Co. _ 2700 Raleigh Ave. So. 990 Lynde Drive Minneapolis, Minnesota Kenneth F. Peterson & Hubert M. Nelson 2441 Lyndale Ave. So. 6011 Main St. Minneapolis, Minnesota Kenneth F. Peterson & Hubert M. Nelson - 2441 Lyndale Ave. So, 601Q Main St. N. E. Minneapolis, Minnesota James Rudnitski 6035 Main St. N. E. 6035 F1ain St. N. E. Fridley, Minnesota Edstrom Rea1±y 6b E. 2nd St. 155-�75 Satellite Lane Winona, Minnesota Edstrom Realty 64 E. 2nd St. 195 Satellite Lane Winona, Minnesota A. G. & Ronald L. Bruch 212 Penninsula Rd. 221 Satellite Lane Minneapolis, Minnesota 4!. 41. Unt i nen iF327 University Ave. N. E. 5�25 - 3rd St. N E. Minneapolis, Minnesota Francis de Ridder $55 - 86tn Ave N.w. 5320 - 4th St. N. E. Minneapolis, Minn. PAGE 13 12 'I2.0� ii i�.00 Il 11.00 11 11.00 4 lo.00 4 lo.00 4 10.00 33 33.00 20 20.00 11 11.00 11 I1.00 4 10.00 1 1 1 � �- ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1969 Licenses continued. MULTIPLE D4IELLING LICENSES August 4, 1969 Francis de Ridder 855 - 86th Ave. N. W. Minneapolis, Minnesota Michael Tema A701 University Ave. N. E Minneapolis, Minnesota � '� '� - ��, - PF�GE 2D September 1, 1969 to September l, 197(i 5347-49 - 4th St. N. E. 5940 E�st River Rd, p�bin Johnson 6824 Ewing Ave. No, 5800 - 2'-z 5t. N. E. Minneapolis, Minnesota Albin Johnson 682� Ewing Ave. No. 5810 - 2'-z St. N. E. Minneapolis, Minnesota Francis deRidder 855 - 86th Ave. N. W. 359 - 57th Place Minneapolis, Minnesota Bric of Minnesota Inc. c/o Bermel Smaby Realty Inc. 5309 Lyndale Ave. So. 5700 Polk St. N. E. Minneapolis, Minnesota Bric of Mi�nesota Inc. c/o Bermel Smaby Realty 53�9 Lyndale Ave, So. 5701 Highw�y 65 Minneapolis, �linnesota - Chris Jelevarov Dyckman Hotel, 160 Mississippi St. Minneapolis, Minnesota Kenneth J. Franko 6324 Scott Ave. N. 5612 - 7th St. N. E. Minneapolis, Minnesota Kenneth J. Franko 5324 Scott Ave. No. 5640 - 7th St. N. E Minneapolis, Min�esota Harold M B�ttig 2g3o Douglas Drive 150 - 5gZ ilay N. E. Minneapolis, Minnesota 3 lo.00 12 12.00 4 10.00 4 10.00 8 10.00 32. 3z.00 32 32.00 4 lo.00 11 11.00 Il I1.00 12 12.00 : -� �cr REGULAA COUNCIL b1ELITING OF AUGUST 4, 1969 Licenses continued. GENEP.AL CONI'kACTOR Random, Inc. 700 77th St. Circle Yines, Minn D.L. Scherer 6525 2nd St. N.E. Fric�ley, Minn. Vanman Const. Co „ Inc. 258 Humboldt Ave. N. �finneapolis, Minn. hiASONkY By: Pred Rehbein By: D.L. Scherer ]3y: 2ichard Vannan H.C. 4,'agar Co., Inc. 5940 Stinson Blvd. N F. Prir�ley, Minn. By• H.C. YTagar G�NEP,1-1L CODiTP�CTOR St. Anthony �'illage Shopping Center, Inc. 25 University Ave. S.E. Minneapolis, L��Tinn. By: P4ax Saliterman r��w RS:fSEhiAL P-.�i..GWAL iZL'� NEWTiL NEW P[�GE 21 APnROV�D BY Building Snspector �uilding Inspector Builriinc 2nspecr.or Building Inspector Buil3inq Tnspector Cunningham-Limp Co. 1400 Gdood*aard Ave. Birmingham, P4ichigan By James C. Slavin DiEW Building Inspector MOTION by Councilman Liebl to approve the foregoing 1�.censes_ Seconde3 by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, rn_ayor ICir]•ham declared the motion carried. �STIMATES: League of Minnesota Municipalities 314 Social Sciences Buildinq University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesoca 55455 Membership dues for year beginning Sept. 1, 1969 $1,�77.00 P4etro Secticn Dues 738.50 Arcon Construction Conlpany Mora, rK1nnesota P'IDIAL ESTIMlTT ',�6 for work completed according to contract. Street Improvement Pro7ect St 1968-1� $1,931.06 Municipal State 11id Ilnprovement Pro�. St. 1968-2 $2,]_17.25 $ 2,215.SD S 4,048.31 ' � � ' ' ' I•' "i �_ �I � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4� 1969 Estunates continued. E.H. Renner 6 Sons, Inc. 5465-A County Road 18 No. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428 FINAL ESTIMATE #3 for work completed for construction or Water Improvement Pro�ect 75-H according to contract Peter Lametti Construction Company 615 Drake Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Partial Estimate #3 for work completed for construction of Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer Improvement Project #90 according to contract PAGE Z� $ 2,266.15 $44,275.28 Councilman Samuelson asked what the total price for Water Improvement Pro7ect 75-H was. The City Engineer said $14,075.50 which is about $7,000 less than anticipated. He reported that one well location was found in Locke Park. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to authorize payment of the estimates The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion casried REPORT ON REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT ON SKYWOOD COURT The City Engineer showed the location of street lights on the screen and explaa.ned that one suggestion would be to move the existing light in the cul de sac � way up the block. Generally, this area has more lights than other areas already and granting them another one would be a deviation from the Council's policy. The lights costs here amount to about $10 per house. Councilman Samuelson asked if the wattage could be increased from 150 to 250. Mayor Kirkham agreed that maybe moving the pole and increasing the wattage would give them the light they desire. The City Engineer felt that they should be advised before the pmle is moved. Councilman Sheridan volunteered to talk to these people about moving the pole � way down the block and incxeasing the wattage before anything more is done. RESOLUTION #138-1969 - RESOLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #89 MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution #138-1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried � RESOLUTION #139-1969 - RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF HEARING ON PRO- POSED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STORM SEWER IMPROVEP4EN^1 PROJECT '�89: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution k139-1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. -�. �� � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1969 PAGE Z3 RESOLUTION #140-1969 - RESOLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT #92: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution #140-1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, al1 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION #141-1969 - RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLICATION OE HEARING ON PRO- POSED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WATER IMPROVEMENT PROSECT #92: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Resolution #141-1969. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirk_ham declared the motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS: � F. SHIMEK: PROBLEMS BECAUSE OF DIKE MOTION by Councllman Liebl to receive the communication from Mr. & Mrs. F. Shimek, 7901 Riverview Terrace dated July 17, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. B_ CHARLOTTE GAMMEL & IRENE GALE PLANK: IMPROVEMENT OF DSKE MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the communication from Charlotte Gammel and Irene Plank, fee owners of Lots 27 & 28, Block Q, RiveYView Heights, undated, in the August 4, 1969 Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. C. MEMO TO CITY COONCIL APPROVAL OF COMMUNICATION REGARDING POLICE CARS MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the memorandum from the Crty Manager dated July 30, 1969 and related material, and authorize his signature on the letter to Commissioner N.T. Waldor, Department of Highways, dated August 5, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. D. PETITION #36-1969 - OPPOSING EXTENSION OF RIVERVIEW TERRACE TO SOUTH RIVER EDGE WAY Petition #36-1969 was received while discussing this item earlier in the CAeeting. E ilA5LON, KAPLAN, ET AL: MR. FILISTER'S REGISTERE➢ LAND SURVEY APPROVAL REQUEST Councilman Samuelson asked what type of negotiations the Administration has had with Mr Filister. The City Engineer said that his requested Registered Land Survey was put on a Special Council Meeting and approval was granted provided he dedtcate the needed land. He said that he felt that the City has cooperated with him. Councilman Lieb1 asked if Mr. Filister has contacted the City repeatedly as the letter indicates. The City Engineer said that Mr. Filister has talked to the City Manager, and that it seemed to him that rather, Mr. Filister does not want to cooperate with the City. Councilman , ' , u �,,,' REGUI,AR COUNCTL MEETING OF AUGUST 4� 1969 PAGE 24 � Sheridan said that he has never apgroved of Registered Land Surveys anyhow. The City Manager said that he has not answered this letter, as he had talked to him previously and Mr. Filister indicated no willingness to cooperate. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the communication from Maslon, Kaplan et al dated July 17, 1969. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. F. SUBURBAN ENGINEERING CORRECTIVE WORK ON ST. 1968-1B The City Engineer said that this letter is concerning various problems, including the one on 75th Avenue that Mr. Lind had complained of during the Visitors portion of the Meeting. The City now has something in black and white, that they will take corrective action, before this there have only been verbal promises. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the letter from Suburban Engineering dated July 28, 1969, and withhold any further payment on the pro�ect until the corrective act�.on is accomplished. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. G. COPY OF MEMO TO CITY ATTORNEY: MRS. STRUS PROPERTY IN RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS � Mayor Kirkham said that he would concur with the purchase of the land. The Ca.ty Manager said that he had gone down to see Mr, Shimek, who lives on the corner of 79th Way and Riverview Terrace and he was more receptive to the idea if Mrs. Strub's property was obtained to enable the dike to be placed further away from his house along the creek and he would not be boxed in. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the communication from the City Manager to the City Attorney dated July 23, 1969, and authorize the City Manager and Mayor Kirkham to sign a purchase agreement for $2,000 for the purchase of Lots 10, 11, 12, & 13, Block Z, Riverview Heights Addition and pick up the currently due taxes, with a down payment of $500 and the balance due in 1970, and to make provisions in the budget for this expenditure Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried H. SOKOLOWSKI AND PETERSON: ROADWAY FOR 1641 GARDENA AVENUE NE The City Attorney reported that he had received this letter with an easement for the granting of an easement to the City o£ Pridley so that this property can have publa.c access. He said that he indicated to them that the City of Fridley probably would not put in an improved street or maintain rt as rt does not provide the adequate right of way, but at least she would have public access. Councilman Samuelson said that in the future, additional land mlght be obtained for right of way, so that the road could be improved. � MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the communication from Sokolowski and Peterson, Attorneys at Law dated July 24, 1969, and instruct the City Attorney to write a letter to Lorraine Winkler advising her that she will have public access, but the City will not improve or maintain the road. The motion was seconded and upon a voa.ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ka.rkham declared the motion carried. k, �;, �'� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 4 1969 I. LESTER E. ECKHARDT: COMPLAINT ON WEEK CE3ARGES PAGE � 5 MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the communication from Mr. Lester E. Eckhardt dated July 28, 1969 and refer to the Administration. Seconded by Councilrnan Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham deciared the motion carried. RECEIVING TH� MINUTES OF THE LIQUOR STUDY GROUP MEETING OF JULY 21, 1969: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the Minutes of the Liquor Study Group Meeting of July 21, 1969. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan_ Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried, ESTABLISFIING RETIREMENT RATE FOR FIREMEN Councilman LieUl asked how many £u11 time firemen the City has now. The City Manager replied four, two first class. Councilman Samuelson commented that he felt that there should be some pro- visions made for a volunteer that has worked for 6 or 7 years as a volunteer, then wants to become a full time fireman, to prorate his experience rather than have him start out at the bottom. There should be some consideration given to the experience he has attained. The City Manager said that this would serve to establish a classification and guidelines. The Finance Director said that only two of the Firemen qualify to retire at the Benior Fire£ighter pay schedule. The City Attorney asked if this sets the ceiling. The Finance Director said yes, this sets the base for retirement. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to establish the base retirement pay for a first class senio� Fireman at $740 per month. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. RECEIVING THE CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON OFF-SALE L MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to receive the City Manager's report on off- sale liquor dated August 4, 1969. Seconde3 by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. A➢JOURNMENT Mayor Kirkham declared the Regular Council Meeting of August 4, 1969 ad7ourned at 11:50 P.M. Res�ectfully submitted, ��E� /LG�/'L/ uel Mercer Secretary to the City Council �� � G-C�l� � ��'i'/��. ;� Lt Co --�. � Jack O. Kirkham -'' Mayor 1 i �