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02/02/1970 - 00019029��� THE MINIITES OF THE REGOLAR COUNCIL MEETING OF F�BROARY 2, 1970 ' Mayor Kirkham called the Regular Council Meeting of February 2, 1970 to order at 7 30 P M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Council and audience joined in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Plag. ROLL CALL: M�MBERS PRESENT: Liebl, Harris� Samuelson, Sheridan, Kirkham MEP�BERS ABS�NT: IDone APPROVAL OF TIIE MINOTES OF TIIE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANOARY 19, 1970 MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 19, 1970 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. IIpon a voice vote, all voting aye� Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously, ADOPTION OF AGENDA: � Mayor Kirkham stated that there were two items to add as follows• Under Licenses: Add Corgard Construction Company Applicata.on for Con- crete and Masonry License. 30. Report from City Manager Regarding Post Office, MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt the Agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting ayer Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. VISITORS: Mayor Kirkham asked if anyone wished to speak on any non-Agenda type item, wrth no response. ORDINANC� #448 - AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 46 OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF FRI➢LEY: (SUilding Permit Fees) P10TION by Councilman Harris to adopt Ordinance #448 on second reada.ng, waive the reading and order publication, Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a roll ca11 vote, Harris, Samuelson, Sheridan, Kirkham and Liebl voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT ON � ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL (Tabled January 19� 1970) Mayor Kirkham said that there is much to be said for joining forces, however, he would like to draw the attention of the Council to Page 22, and polnted out that there is no provision allowing a municipality 1��� .� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2� 1970 PAGE 2 � to wxtndraw at any time. He asked how the number of 17 members was arrived at. The City Manager said that that represents the total of all the representatives of all the membership communities plus those at the County level. Mayor Kirkham felt that the other member besides the Police Chief should be elected, as the council has the authority to levy taxes. He said that it would make sense to have the Police Chief belong, but wondered if he should not just act as an advisor. This council would be adopting a budget and levying taxes. He said that before signing this agreement, he would like to have a joint meeting with the other affected bodies. Councilman Samuelson suggested taking this up with the Anoka County League of Municipalities, He pointed out that the council would be using the Joint Powers Act as authority to levy taxes. The City Manager said that the Police Association submitted this to the County, then at the County level, the City Managers were called in for discusuion. He reported that there was some discussion regarding a terminating clause. Councilman Harris said that he was concerned also, and pointed out on Page 24, the council's authora.ty to raise funds. He wondered if this might put the City into the position of costing more, but not receiving benefits equal to the added cost. He said that he did not want to obligate the citizens to paying for a double service. � Councilman Sheridan said that with the Suburban Rate Authority, N.S.S.S.D , and the Gas Company there was a fixed amount contrihuted originally, this was used as the Uudget until they got going. Maybe there should be some kind of a contribution to get this started. Councilman Harris wondered how the cost of the eouneil would compare with the cost of adcling on more full time men to the force. The City Attorney said that he thought there should be a mill limit set. As it is there is no limit. The budget goes directly to the County for approval. CouncilMan Samuelson said that item d on Page 24 could trap the City into some participation with the State on some project. Councilman Harris said that this agreement should go to the Crty Attorney for review as it is actually a contract. He felt that there should be some guidelines drawn up before a meeting with the da.fferent bodies. MOTION by Councilman Harris to table this item until more in£ormation zs brought back for Council review. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the mota.on carried unanimously, RESOLUTION #11-1970 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COLLL'CTION OF A PER ACRE CONNECTION CHARGE FOR THOSE AREAS OF TI-IE CITY OF FRIDLEY THAT HAVE NOT PAID THEIR FULL EQUIVALENT SHARE OF THE SANITARY SEWER MAIN SYSTEM AND AMENDING RPSOLUTTON #5-1970. � The City Attorney said that he had discussed this with the Finance Director � and felt that this was a good plan. The plan is that, as an example, a11 commercial and industrial properties in the areas that had paid their full equivalent share of the sewer main assessment would be given a$3D0 per acre credrt from the REC charges established for their properties, In the areas of Fridley that did not have the full main assessment, the cre�3.it ��� RGGULAR COONCIL MEETING OF F�BRUARY 2� 1970 PAGE 3 per acre would be $100. This $Z00 per acre difference was for the purpose of equalizing the assessments. Councilman Liebl wondered iP this would be adequate. The Finance Director said that there are not City lines in these areas and that N.S.S.S.D. lines must be used for service. Council- man Harris asked what kind of land use does this affect and the Finance Director said that it is all commercial and industrial, there is no resi- dential. Councilman Harris said that he felt that this plan was fa�.r. The Finance Director said that the areas shown on the enclosed maps are the only two areas not having a full sanztary sewer main assessment, MOTTON by Councilman Sheridan to adopt Resolution �11�1970. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF RELEASE OF PINAL MONI�S TO SMILEY AND ASSOCIATE5: Mayor Kirkham asked if the roof was still leaking. The City Manager said that it was not the roof itselP, but the mechanical equipment� when the humidity is high. The City Engineer added that the City is withholding $300 from the mechanical contractor, MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to authorize payment of $8D1.34, the final payment to Smileys and Associates. 5econded by Councilman Sher�dan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye� Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION REGARDZNG SEWER PROHLEMS ON CHANNEL ROAD AND LINE BETWEEN HACKP�INN AND CENTRAL AVENtIE� (Tabled January 19� 1970} Mr. Comstock o� ComStock dnd Davis, Ine., Consulting Engineers, came forward with maps of the area for the Council members and pointed out his report in the Agenda on Pages 35 and 36. Plan 1 involves individual e�ectors for each home and Plan 2 is for the relaying of the lateral. The flat grade in this area is what is creatinq the problem of the sewer back-ups. There was a discussion at the Council table whzle looking at the maps, with the resulting agreement reached that £or the Central Avenue area, the Engineering Department is to investigate laying a new lateral, and lift station znto the existing manhole� then at such time as the new Izne can be hooked up to N.S.S.S.D.� the old line can be abandoned. There are about 6 homes on Channel Road, but only the two northerly homes have had problems. The Engineering ➢epartment is to investigate the use of ejector pumps for the two homes having trouble with sewage backing up. Mr. Comstock said that the e7ector system would be more adaptable to the Channel Road areas as the homes are set far back and the homes have heavily landscaped back yards with large trees. MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to concur with the concept presented by the City Enga.neer and the Consulting Engineer. 5econded by Councilman Liebl. IIpon a voice vote, all voting a_ye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION REGARDING PENDING ASSESSMENTS IN HYbP� PARK AREA: Councilman Liebl said that he recominended that the Resolution #194�1969 passed November 3, 1969 stand as adopted. Councilman Harris pointed out � , LJ i � `�; � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 1970 PAGE 4 � that Mrs. Marvin O'Berg a.s present in the audience She had requested further study into the matter of the pending assessments at the last meeting. He wondered if there was any tune limit. Mrs. 0'Berg said she did not believe there was any time limit. She said that if this rezoning was voted out and the rezoning would not go through, she assumed that she would get her money back from escrow. Councilman Harris said that there would be a pending assessment as long as the resolution ordering the improvement was passed. If it would have been passed conditional on the rezoning going through, it would still be questionable whether FHA would consider it a pending assessment. Mrs. O'Berg said that it should have not been ordered in until after the rezoning was passed. Council- man Liebl saa.d that the Council had to adopt the resolution to indicate to the people that there would be pending assessments� and give them an idea of how much it would be, Also, to indicate to the Highway Department that the City is serious about pursuing this pro7ect. I-Ie said that he felt that to be responsible to the people in that area, the Council should adopt the Ordinance on second reading. If it is voted out, there would be no pending assessments. Mrs. O'Berg said that she was told on the telephone, by the Third Ward Councilman, that there could be no pending assessments. She said that she ob7ected to being given the wrong information, She said that she would have priced her house for sale differently had she known that she was going to have to put money in escrow. Councilman Liebl pointed out � that D1rs. O�Berg and Mr. Ken Strand are the only two people opposed to this rezoning and that about 98% of the people in the area are in favor of it. Mrs. 0'Berg pointed out that there was also a petition for the rezoning first, then the people could sell their homes to commercial enterprises and they could put in the improvements. Councilman Harra.s said that the Council is bound by the existance of the resolution on the books. The resolution perhaps should have been worded so that the improvement would be dependent on the rez.oning passing He said that he was sorry that there was a lack of communi- cation. The City Attorney said that the FHA determines whether there is a pending assessment or not, and he did not know if modifying the resolution would have any effect on the FfIA's determination Council- man Sheridan pointed out that if the resolution was worded to be depen- dent on the rezona.ng, it would have served no purpose. The purpose o£ the resolution was to alert the people in the area that there would be an assessment and to show the Highway Departrnent that the City wanted the slip-off. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to move on with the other items on the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. DTSCUSSION REGARDING IMPROVEMENT OF SLIP-OFP' AND ALLEY IN AYDE PARK AREA (On the Agenda at request of Councilman Liebl) , Councilman Liebl said that he had discussed the acquisition of about 3 lots on 60th Avenue necessary for the slip-off with the City Engineer. If the Council wishes to have this pro�ect done this construction year, they would need authorization to proceed with negotiations or condemnations, 1 r� `J REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OP FEBRUARY 2� 1970 PAGE 5 if the Council intends to give the second reading of the rezoning , ordinance The Ca.ty Engineer said that the survey work could be started as soon as the weather breaks. First there would be negotiations, then they would perhaps need authorization for condemnations. Councilman Sheridan said that if negotiations are started now, there would be nothing lost i£ the project does not go through. The City Engineer said that there were about 5 parcels that would have to be negotiated for, and he believed that three were under one ownership. Councilman Harris said that the Engineering Department may enter into negotiations, but it may not be necessary. He felt that this was part and parcel of what was removed from the Agenda until the First Ward seat is settled. Council- man Liebl said that there is a full Council present now. MOTION by Councilman Lieb1 to instruct the City Engineer and the City Attorney to start immediately with the negotiations for the necessary right of way for the slip--off on 60th Avenue and report back to the Council on tlie progress. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan, ilpon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION OF AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE IN LIEII OF CITY FURNISHSNG AUTOMOBILE AND LOCAL MILEAGE: (Tabled January 19, 1970) Councilman Sheridan said that he had asked that this be tabled at the last meeting until he had talked to the City Manager. The Assistant � Liquor Store Manager has been deleted from the list. He said that he had discussed this with some of the City employees and they are satisfied with the proposal. Councilman Samuelson said that he thought that this was a good proposal. Councilman Liebl asked if the City is authorized to pay a lump sum amount. The City Attorney said that he would submit a written report at the next regular meeting. Councilman Harris said that he noticed that most are an equal amount, and wondered if the miles are equal. The City Manager said that they should be equal as far as maintenance goes, as the Building Inspectors drive more miles, but the Assessors are constantly starting and stopping and this would cause more wear and tear on the cars. Councilman Sheridan asked if the liability insurance would cover when the City employee is driving his own car and the Finance Director answered that the City's interest is protected by insurance, MOTION by Councilman Liebl to table this ltem unta.l the report from the City Attorney is received. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanunously. DISCUSSION REGARDING NSP RELOCATION OF 115 Councilman Harris said that the Council has seen the proposal for the relocation of the 115 KV line. The concensus of opinion of the Council was that they would not approve the alternate route proposed, and in the ' discussion suggested another route, which would be permissible. The Council has indicated a dis�satisfaction in the way this has been handled. NSP has come before the Council about 20 days before the completion date in the agreement saying that they cannot meet the deadline. The Council ��� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2� 1970 PAGE 6 � should have been notified a long time ago rather than 7ust before the completion date in the contract, Mr. Sohn Pearce, Distrzct Manager of NSP, said that the relocation of the line was dependent upon getting the land without condemnation. He said they started with this project right after Council approval. In June of 1969 plans were presented to Great Northern Railway. In October, Great Northern contacted NSP and told them that the plan was unaccept- able. He said that he could understand Councilman FIarris' concern about the lack of communication. On Sanuary 29, 1970 NSP approached the Great Northern Railroad with the third alternate as suggested by the City Administration. He said tihat this wi11 be pursued very strongly. NSP has asked for a reply by March 1. NSP could then get the project completed by the lst of August. He said that �hey were still involved wiLh the communications system on the 345 KV line. They cannot remove the University Avenue lines until the lines along the railroad tracks are energized. He said NSP would report to the Council on the negotiations with the railroad. Councilman Sheridan said that he understood that even if NSP was still on target, they could not energize the lines� and Mr, Pearce said that is right. They have gone as far as they can go at this point, Councilman Sheridan asked if the Supreme Court decision on the proposed merger would have any effect. Mr. Pearce said that the Sunreme Court has � approved the merger and now tihe legal process is very lengthy. Council- man Sheridan asked what stage the 345 KV line is at and Mr, Pearce said that the lines sti11 have to be strung. Councilman Harris said �hat NSP is trying to get the right of way, but they may be back in one year from now saying that they cannot get that route either. The contract cannot be open-ended. He wondered when the wires wi11 be strung. Nlr, G.R. Coleman, Manager - Transmission Line Engineering, Right of Way & Construction Department said that they are presently working in Jordon, Minnesota. The best estimate on the completion of the work in that area is three or four weeks. After that the wires wi11 be strung in Fridley. Councilman Harris said that this would make it about March lst. Mr, Coleman said that it would be not less than three weeks or more than five. Councilman Harris asked if they would be ready to give a report by March lsti. Mr. Pearce said they did not know if they could reach a settlement with the railroad by then, but they would submit a report. He said that they would prefer to pass along the information on the pro- gress through the City Manager. Mayor Kirkham asked for a weekly report between now and March lst, The City Attorney asked what the Highway Department has to do with the negotiations. Mr. Pearce said that the line goes along the north side of the freeway and there is an overhang. Councilman Liebl asked if they still plan on removing the 115 KV line from University Avenue and Mr. Pearce replied absolutely, as soon as the 345 KV line and the railroad circuits interference problems are taken care of. The 345 KV line is ' completely new throughout the nation. The higher voltage creates greater interference with the railroad communications systems. If this line does not go in, the State of Minnesota could be in trouble. Mr. J. Pearce then came forward and presented the Council with a report of the progress to date. ic� �'*, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2� 1970 PAGE 7 MOTZON by Councilman Samuelson to receive the report from Mr, G.R. ' Coleman, Manager - Transmission Line �ngineering, Right of Way & Construction Departm.ent, to Mr. J.C. Pearce, District Manager dated February 2, 1970. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all votzng aye, Mayor Kirkhazn declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OP THE FRIDLEY HUMAN RELATIONS MEETING OF JANCJARY 22, 1970: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the Minutes of the Fridley Human Relations Meeting of ,Tanuary 22, 1970, Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OP THE pARK5 AND RECREATION COMMIS5ION MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 1970: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to receive the Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of January 19, 1970. Seconded by Council-- man Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham de- clared the motion carried unanimously. COUNCILMAN SAMUELSON LEFT THE COUNCIL MEETING, The City Engineer pxesented the plans for the extens�.on of the pump ' house that the Parks and Recreation Department would like to have in-- cluded. The extension is 22' X 40' and would cost about $20,000. There is a warming area, toilets, an office area, windows, lighting and a brick exterior included. Councilman Harris asked whV it was so big and the City Engineer said that this is what the Park Director and the Commission fe�1s is needed. Councilman Sheridan said that to add some� thing later would not be much more expensive, The only saving would be one wall. The warming house was deleted from the Commons area. The City Engineer said that the cost of the one for the Commons area was estimated at $9,D00. Councilman Sheridan said that he did not think the Parks Department has that money to spend in the budqet. The City Engineer said that they had thought of budgetting for it over the next 3 or 4 years and maybe l�orrowing from the utilities fund. Mayox Kirkham said that the facilzty would be very nice to have, but if the City could not find $9,000 for the Commons building, how can it come up with $20,OOD. Councilman Sheridan thanked the Citg Engineer for bringing this to the attention of the Council at this time. The City Engineer said that the reason for doing so would be the saving in the water and sewer hookup, the saving of the wall and the parking and lighting facilities that are already there. Councilman Harris wondered how the cost of paying for ice t�me at the Ice Arena would compare with the cost of the building and having our own faca.lity over a period of time. Councilman Liebl commented that rt is amazing how many people are ' participating in the hockey program. Councilman Sheridan felt that the Crty should get more than a warming house in the winter and storage space in the summer for $20,000. Councilman Liebl asked what res- ponsibilrty the City has to the winter sports program. He felt that there is a definite need for such a facility, He said that perhaps it ��} G? C_r C}P REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 1970 PAGE 8 , should be done by amortizing over the next three or £our years and placing it in the Parks budget. Councilman Sheridan said that he did not really approve of committing the future Councils to a predetermined budget. Councilman Harris said that the Commission should be required to 7ustify the cost. The City Engineer said that the estimate is quite close as he had a builder submit a quote. Councilman Liebl said that the extension would be a definite improvement for all of the Crty of Fridley. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to instruct the Administration to ask the Parks and Recreation Commission if they would be willing to enter into a lease Uack arrangement and provide for the bua.lding in their budget over the next few years Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. MOTION by Councilman Sheridan to concur with the concept of the p1an, and the outside treatment for the building, Seconded by Councilman Lieb L Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried. COUNCILMAN SAMUELSON RL�SOIPSED TAE COUNCIL MESTING. ➢ISCUSSION REGARDING THE LOOPBACKS AT UNIVERSITY AND 61ST AVENOE AND � 57TH AVENUE. The City Attorney said that the right o� way has either been obtained or there are agreements for getting them. IIe suggested getting in touch with Father Keefe of St, Williams Church in regard to the proposal as he had asked him how the project is progressing. The City Engineer said that the City has either negotiated or bought the right of way necessary. The City must acquire the right of way and the State will pay for the detached service road Anything wider than 30' the City pays for, along with '� of the cost for curb and gutter He advised holding a public hearing in regard to any assessments that are to be levied. Councilman Harris asked how the assessments were handled in other areas and the City Engineer said that the Ho11y loopbacks were normally assessed, On 69th Avenue the loopback was assessed against the abutting property owners. The City would also bc paying for the sidewalks. On 61st, originally there were four lanes proposed, but this has been increased to five to provide a turning lane. On the west side, the loopback would be 36' wide. On the west side the abutting property�owners can be assessed with no problem. 61st Avenue was origi- nally put in in 1959 or 1960, Councilman Liebl asked a.£ there could be any credit given, and the City Engineer said that this would be up to the Council. Councilman Harris pointed out that the agreement with the chuxch was that there would be no assessment in return for their donation o£ land. However, the City would be buying land from the gas station on the � north side of 61st Avenue He said that the City has maintained a policy of assessing the cost back to the property owner if the right of way has to �° purchased. Councilman Samuelson asked what was being proposed for the existing service road in the northwest quadrant. The City Engineer said that the _� � �- R�GULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2� I970 PAGE 9 existing pavement would be cut down to driveway width. The City Attorney , said that if it was open at both ends, it could be used as a cut-through. Councilman Samuelson sai3 that he would like to keep as many cars out of the residential area as possible. The City Attorney said that he thought that it would be better to eliminate the south opening and make the cars come around the loopback and take advantage of the stacking room. Councilman Sheridan suggested that when making up the assessments the church could be assessed like everyone else, but the cost of the land being donated for right of way could be equal the amount of the assessment. In this way every parcel woul.d have an assessment. The City Engineer then put the 57th Avenue loopback on the screen and explained that on the east side the traPfic will go to 4th Street £or the loop. 57th Place will be improved to 4th Street, The plans are to also improve 4th Street south of 57th Place, There will be five lanes on 57th Avenue approaching the signal. He said that the sidewalks on the west side o£ University Avenue are scheduled far 1972 and asked if the Council wished them accelerated and Councilman Harris said yes. A�ter some futher discussion, it was agreed by the Council to follow the normal assessing policy of assessing abutting property owners. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the concept as presented Uy the City Engineer February 2, 1970. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon ' a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously, RECESS: Mayor Kirkham declared a 20 minute recess at 10:10. R�CEIVING THE ANNUAL REPORT 'FROM BUILDING INSPECTION DEPARTMENT: The Crty Engineer said that thi_s is the first time a report such as this has been drawn up. It shows tlzat the total construction for 1969 was over $3,000,000 over 196g� even with the tight money situation. The industrial and commercial building has shown the greatest rise. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the report� and commented that it was well drawn up. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSID�RATION OF APPROVAL OP BEGINNSNG PIRE DEPARTMENT MUTUAL AID TO ST. ANTI-IONY: The City Manager explained that St. Anthony has requested addition to the Mutual Aid contract list, with the Mutual Aid to start immediately, He said that it could be handled much the same as with Hilltop. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to approve the addition of the Village of St. , Anthuny to the Mutual Aid contract list Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote� all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carrzed unanimously. � � ' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 1970 PAGE 10 APPROVING THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ST. PAUL AND THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS POR A DEPOSITORY FOR CERTIPICATES OF DEPOSIT AND OTHER TYPES OF INVESTMEI�7TS: The Finance Director said that the City does use other banks for some types of investments. The auditors felt that they should be officially named as a depository for both 1969 and 1970. The Fridley State Bank is not in a positzon to handle this type of service. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to name the First National Bank of St. Paul and the First National Bank of Minneapolis as official depositories for investments for 1969 and 1970, Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #12--1970 - RESOLUTION REQUESTI1dG THAT ANOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INITIATE STODY TO ENSURE SAFETY OF CHILDREN CROSSING MISSISSIPPI STREET IN VICINITY OF HAYES SCHOOL^ MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #12-1970. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously, RESOLUTION #13^1970 - RESOLUTION AUTI30RIZING THE CHANGING OF TI3� BUDGET WITAIN THE GENERAL FUND: MOTTON by Councilman Samuelson to adopt Re5olution #13-1970. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye� Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously, R.ESOLUTION #14-197� - RESOLUTIQD7 ORDSAING IMPROVEME�T AND FINAL PLANS AN➢ SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMP.TES OF COSTS THEREO'F• WATER PROJECT �98: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolutir�n #14-197Q. Seconded by Counci]man 5amuelson. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously, DRDERING IMPROV�MEIQT, APPROVAL OF PLe DS: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1970-1 AND MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1970-2: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Resolution #15-1970_ Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Councilman Sheridan asked about the T.H. #65 �ast Service Road from 73'-z Avenue to Fireside Drive as the City does not have all the right of way. The City Engineer said that all of the road may not be completed and that this will need further negotiations. Councilman Sheridan said that then it would have to be barricaded to keep people from dr.iving on private property. Councalman Harris asked if there were sidewalks on both sides of West Moore Lake Dxive and the City Engineer said only on the west side. The sidewalks will be on the people's property and if they donate the land free, there will be no assessment for the sidewalk. The sidewalks will be about 5' in from the road to save some large trees. � �� p �: � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF PEBRUARY 2� 1970 PAGE 11 THE VOTE upon the motion, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor ' Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. OP L�TTER TO BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES CONCERNING BURNING: MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to concur with the letter written by the Chief of the Fire Prevention Sureau to be sent to businesses and industries within the City of Fridley. Seconded by Camcihnan I,ieb1, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #16�1970 - RESOLUTYON AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OP SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON LOT 11� BLOCK 2� PARCEL 1220� SPRING VALLEY ADDITION MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #16-1970. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice voteF all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanunously. RLSOLUTSON #17-1970 - RESOLUTION AUTHORSZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON LOT 1� BLOCK 1� PARCEL 10, FRTDLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK PLAT 1: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #17-1970. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote� a11 voting aye, Mayor Ksrkham declared the motion carried unanimously, ' RESOLUTION #18-1970 � RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING O� SPECTAL ASSESSM�NTS ON OUTLOT 1, BLOCK 1� PRIDLEY INDUSSRIAL PARK PLAT 1 (PARCEL 5D): MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #18-1970. Seconded by Counoilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #19�1970 - RFSOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPFCIAL ASSESSMENTS ON LOT 14, BLOCK 2, INNSBRUCK 5TH ADDITION� MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #19-1970. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanamously, RESOLUTION t�20�1970 -- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZTNG AND DIRECTING THE COMBININE OP SPECI7aL ASSESSMGNTS ON LOTS 27. 28 & 29, BLOCK 4. OAK GROVE ADDITION: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #20^1970. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, al1 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #21-1970 � RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON PART OF LOT 9� BLOCK 1(EX. E.75� OF W. 180�) ' PARC�L 360, SPRING LAKE PARK LAKESIDE ADDITION: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolutaon #21-1970. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. � � � REGIIZAR COUNCTL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2, 1970 APPOINTMENTS Name Dave J. Gunderson 5650 Polk St, N.E. Fridley, Minnesota Peter J, Herlofsky 3418 IIlysses St. N.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota Position Bartender Bar #3 Planning Assistant Salary $3.25 per hour $825 per month Replaces Victor T. Palo New Posrtion PAGE 12 Albert D. Bagstad Building $820,83 per Henry Muhich Route 2 Official � month Glenwood, Minnesota Inspector MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to concur in the appointments. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan for discussion, Councilman Sheridan asked if he would be a Building Inspector or a Building Official. The City Manager said that he would be out in the City some of the time, but he would be primarily an office man. Henry Muchich would still be the head of the section. Councilman Liebl asked for a vote on each individual appozntee. COUNCILMAN SHERIDAN WITHDREW SECOND. MOTION by Councilman Samueuson to concur in the appointments and vote on each individual appointee separately. Seconded by Councilman Liebl, David Gunderson THE VOTE upon the motion, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. Peter ,7. Herlofsky THE VOTE upon the motion to concur, being a voice vote, Kirkham, Harris, Sheridan, and Samuelson voting aye, Liebl voting nay, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried Councilman Harris asked if Peter Herlofsky is working for the City now. The Ca.ty Manager said yes, he has worked up many of the documents that the Council has been receiving. He worked on the Sign and the Zoning Ordinance. The City Engineer added that he is currently an Engineering Aide and works on pro�ect inspections and some drafting. He said that Peter has been collecting data and reports for the last year and one half on various projects, for presentation to the Council. He has had two years engineering in college, then switched to business administration and has a degree in that. Councilman Sheridan asked how much more money he would receive on the new position than on his present. The City Pngineer replied $25.00. Albert D. Bagstad THE VOTE upon the motion to concur, being a voice vote, all voting aye, 6iP� � �� � ��� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2� 1970 Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CLAIMS� PAGE 13 MOTION by Councilman Harris to authorize payment of General Claims #20463 through #20592 and Liquor Claims #4108 through #4137. Seconded by Counczlman Sheridan, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES Concrete & Masonry Corgard Construction Co, 2241 No. Ferry St, Anoka, Minnesota Off Sale Beer By: Ralph G. Corgard Approved By Building Inspector PDQ Stores 6071 University Avenue N.E. Health Inspector Fridley, Minnesota By: Charles West Chief of Police MOTION by Councilman Samuelson to approve the foregoing licenses. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: A AML'RICAN PIELD SERVSCE: PERMIT REQUEST FOA FAIR MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the communication from Connie Metcalf, AFS Fair Chairman, dated January 27, 1970. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUM FROM THE CITY MANAGER REGARIIING LUNCHEON WITH POSTAL OFPICIALS: The City Manager explained in his memorandum dated February 2, 1970 that a meeting has been scheduled by the Chamber of Commerce with three postal officials for February 6, 1970 at .7ax Cafe at 11 30 A.M. It is hoped that the following people can be in attendance one or more members of the Council, three Chamber businessmen, one City Administration repre- sentative and the Chamber secretary. Councilman Sheridan asked Councilman Liebl if he could attend the meet�ng and Councilman Liebl repl2ed that he could. ELECTED OFFICIALS SEMINAR IN CALIFORNIA: Mayor Kirkham reported that there is to be a seminar sponsored for elected officials February 22 through 27th in California and he has planned to go, if the Council approves. Councilman Sheridan pointed out that there has been money in the budget for some time for this type of use and he heartily ' , � � ?� REGUTAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FESRUARY 2 1970 � approved of his going. REQOEST FOR CULVERT IN VICINITY OF 77TH AVENUE AVD MA.IN STREET: PAGL 14 Mr. Richard Harris was present in the audience and said that he felt that there was a culvert necessary in. the area south of 77th Avenue on Main Street, There is sewer and water in now and there is construction going on in the area. There should be something in there besides �ust a ditch. The City Engineer said that it is not that they did not want to do it, but tha� there is a need for a better approach to the problem than �ust putting in a culvert. He asked th° etatus of the negotiations with Spring Lake Park for the storm sewer s_ystem, The City Attorney said that the neqotiations have broken down. The City Engineer said that they were operating on the premise that there would be drainage in 1971. Councilman Sheridan said that he did not want that changed, but that a culvert could be supplied for immediate help. The City Engineer said that this would be taken care of. He said as far as the storm sewer system is concerned that negotiations do not seem to Ue getting anywhere, and that more drastic steps may be in order. The City Attorney said that he had met with the Spring Lake Park staff and they indicated that the Council had not given them any authority to move toward a resolvement He felt that this problem will have to be approached at the Council level. Councilman Harris pointed out that the new apartment houses that �ust went up along University Avenue will make matters worse. Councilman Sheridan � said that it should be pointed out to them that the City cannot put in any streets until the storm sewer problems are solved and that this is impeding development. Councilman Haxris volunteered to meet with the Spring Lake Council as Fridley�s representative to try to get this resolved without lrtigation DISCUSSION REGARDING NORTH PARK AREA: Councilman Harris asked where the open space program stands. The City Attorney said that he has served everyone that can be served. One party has been out of the state and another was Lnvolved in a death situation. Some people were on an extended trip, but are now back, and have 7ust been served. Councilman Harris said that the City has agreed to some funding action and he felt that there should be some communi- cation on record on the City's proqress to keep the money committed to the City of Fridley. ADJOUANMENT There being no further business, Mayor Kirkham declared the Regular Council Meeting of February 2, 1970 ad7ourned at 11 06 P.M. i Respectfully submitted, l/ � // / �� �/��/Z.f�%r/ /� Cr.-�/�- f�/ 7 r�G,.. /'.�L��. � � 'Juel Mercer " ,7ack O. Kirkham Secretary to the City Council Mayor