RES 1969-135 - 00010154204
RESOLUTION NO. 135 -1969
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A WAIVER OF CITY POLICY AS PERTAINS TO CURB
AND GUTTER AND STREET WIDTH FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1969 -3
ADDENDUM NO. 2 AND AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS
WHEREAS, the improvements proposed under Resolution No. 112 -1969 are
generally lying in the area which was flooded in 1965,
WHEREAS, there was a temporary dike built in the Spring of 1969 along
79th Way and Riverview Terrace to protect the area from the 1969 flood,
WHEREAS, it is advisable to improve the temporary dike to provide a
limited flood protection and construct 79th Way and Riverview Terrace at an
elevated elevation,
WHEREAS, this general area is prone to flooding and the dike would only
provide a limited flood protection,
WHEREAS, in the public hearing, the City Council advised the people that
the improvements proposed are minimal and below City standards due to elevation
and location of the area near the River and also that the work proposed is
basically to provide a 12 inch mat and not do any extensive subcutting of the
soil in the roadways to be paved,
WHEREAS, to improve the dike on a solid ground, there are additional right
of way and easements are necessary,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fridley
as follows:
1) That the City Council hereby waives the City policy as pertains to street
improvements regarding the curb and gutter, street width and base require-
ments, and the Streets in this area to be improved without curb and gutter
and with a minimum of blacktop surfacing and base under Street Improve-
ment Project St. 1969 -3.
2) The City Attorney is hereby authorized to negotiate or condemn the
necessary right of way for the permanent easement along 79th Way and
Riverview Terrace, and also acquire temporary slope easement for one
year in this area.
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 4th DAY
6F August , 1969.
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MARVIR-C. BRUNSELL - City Clerk
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JA K 0. KIRKH f - Mayor