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� THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING AND WORKSHOP MEETING OF OCTOBER 13, 1970
Mayor Sheridan Pro tem, in the absence of Mayor Kirkham, lead the Council and the
audience in sayzng the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Liebl, Breide.r, Sheridan
MEMSERS ABSENT: Harris, Kirkham
Mayor 5heridan Pro tem called the Special Public Hearing Meeting � October 13,
197� to order at 7:50 P.M. He said that Councilman Harris' ahsence is an
excused absence as he is attending an N.S.S.S.D. meeting in regard to sewer charges.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Mayor Sheridan Pro tem said that there was one item to add to the Agenda as follows:
Reque5t for Variances by Mr. & Mrs. Rowland Jacobsen.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt the Agenda as amended Seconded by Councilman
Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Sheridan Pro tem declared the
motion carried.
' PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT - STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1971-3:
Mayox Sheridan Pxo tem asked Councilman Breider to xead the Pul�lic Hearing
Notice aloud for the benefit of the audience.
The City Engineer said that the City has been concerned about the problems and
the safety on East River Road for a number of years. The City has been working
with the County for the last 5 years to try to qet East Rtver Road improved
for increased safety. He said that he was sure that most of the audience was
familiar with the problems. The accident rate for East River Road is high and
it Pias been said that it is the most murderous road in the Crty of Fridley
He then showed on the screen the number of deaths there have been within the
City since 1963 with the locations marked. There has been a total of 24 deaths,
and of these 12, or SOa, have been on East River Road. Of these 12, SOo occurred
on the stretoh of road now under consideration which is the stretch from I. 694
to Rice Creek. This was the reason this portion of the road was selected for
improvement first. Eventually the impsovement will carry to the City limits.
Other factors point out that this road should be improved first as soon as
possible as it is going to worsen as the years go by because of further
developments of the vacant land, and the completion of I. 94. He then showed
traffa.c counts for East River Road, T.H. #47 and T.H. #65 with the present
traffic counts. The major portion of the traffic on East River Road is cominq
from the Fridley residents. The count shows that 3/4 of the traffic zs qenerated
in Fxidley and � comes fsom outside the City. The pro7ected figures for 1975
, shows that where the traffic count is now 19,000 it will rase to 27,000. He
sa.�d triat the ma7or concern is getting on and off East River Road safely.
There is no increase in lanes proposed because it is felt �hat this is a City
arterial road. Traffic should be encouraged to use T.I-I. #47 and T.H. #65.
The proposed improvement would provide additional turning lanes, shoulders and
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signals. Basically the improvement is for Fridley resxdents. It is felt that �
the City cannot afford to let this number of people get killed. He then showed
the traffic history in 1969 on the screen and said that it shows that turns
and yields are the ma�or causes of accidents, Next comes speed and negligence,
then road conditions last. There were four deaths from people turning from the
wrong lane. To avoid this condition, what is being proposed is a development
like the one on T.H. #47 with turning Ianes, and limiting left turns to
signalized intersections. There is a signal proposed near 60th Avenue and the
plans are to upgrade the signal on Misszssippi Street. To get the traffic to
the signals it is proposed using the back roads to come into the signals.
Originally the talk was to condemn some homes on Riverview Terrace and put that
road all the way through, then in subsequent discnssions this plan was abandoned.
It is the Crty's hope that this plan will reduce the accidents to a minimum.
Mayor Sheridan Pro tem said that the City and the County have worked on this
problem for a number of years. In this particular instance the County is the
prime mover a.n upgrading this section. They made surveys and hired an-independ-
ent consultant, then held a County Public Hearing September 23rd. He advised
the audience that Mr. Jake Lundheim, County Engineer, and Mr. Larry Gardner,
of E,C. Bather and Associates are present to answer questions. Eie said that
before he opened the hearing to the audience, there was a letter with an
accompanying resolution from Tndependent School District #14 which he asked
Councilman Liebl to read aloud.
Councilman Breider asked the County Engineer if there were any plans for the ,
section north of R�.ce Creek. Mr. Lundheim said that there were no studies
except the general T.O.P.I C.S. study. It was felt that the lower portion was
the most urgently needed. Councilman Breider asked if there were any plans by
tlze County to look at this in the near future. M.�. Lundheim said yes, but there
was no definite time. Councilman Breider asked how much acreage will be needed
from the school. The Crty Engineer said about 3/4 of an acre. Councilman
Breider asked al�out the present opening for the school. The City Engineer said
that there would be a divider, so only right turns would be allowed.
Councilman Liebl said that this particular area is in the Third Ward. In the
past 5 years there has been additional traf�ic loads on East River Road because
of the new industry, LaMaur Inc. There is also Downing Box in this area. Then
there is the school which creates problems. He said that he would uxge
residents to realize the problems with working with the County to come up with
a project that they can live with, Everyone knows that something must be done
with East River Road, and he realized that they would like to keep their
residential type neighborhood. He said that he received many calls from
people on the west side of East River Road saying that they are not able to make
left hand turns. Channeling the traffic to the signalized intersections would
eliminate the left hand turns except at the signals. He said that there would
be no more residential traffic on the side roads than there is now, but there
would be access only at certain intersections. In order to get traffic out,
there would have to be some right of way taken to channel the internal traffic.
There is a 144 unit apartment complex on East River Road and Mississippi Street
�nich creates a heavy load. The question arises of where are the signals '
needed most, at the school, at Georgetown or in another place. The semaphores
should be located where they do the most good. If right of way is acquired
on the east side of East Rtver Road, it will be costly. Tha.s is a County,
Federal and City pro�ect. The County will put in a request for Federal money.
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� He said that every time somebody gets hurt on East River Road, he feels that he
did not do his part. He said that he £e1t that they should maintain the
residential neighborhood and not put any additional load of traffic on these
streets. He said that he would urge an affirmative reaction by the audience.
Councilman Sheridan asked if the 1975 project3ons on the traffic count were
made by the Highway Department, and the City Engineer answered yes. Councilman
Sheridan said that an increase of from 19,OD0 to 27,000 in a five year period
would mean an increase of about 400. This is the ma7or reason for trying to
upgxade the stseet, to take care of the traffic needs. The traffa.c would
increase whether it was upgraded or not.
Councilman Sheridan said that his feeling was that East Ra.ver Road very
definitely needed upgrading. The Czty must anticipate needs for the future.
He said that he thought that the service roads should be included in the
application the County will be making £or Federal funds, as the side streets
are an integral part of the total pro�ect. This would then lessen the burden
on the ad�acent property owners.
Mayor Sheridan Pro tem then opened the Public Hearing to the audience.
Mr. Maurice Fila.ster, of the Georgetown apartment complex, said that he would
be the first to say that East FLtver Road needs some upgrading as it is not safe
for the amount of traffic it carriesr however, he said that he failed to see the
feasibility of the study. He agreed with Councilman Liebl that the traffic
� should not be brought through a residential neighborhood. This is what has
been done 7ust north of the Georgetown apartments. The road loops around and
goes throuqh the multiple dwellings and on past the school. He said that he had
252 units with another 210 proposed. Across the road is LaMaur with approximately
30D employees coming out at this intersection. There is also Downing Box to
consider. This is putting approximately 800 cars through a residential area and
past the school. He felt �hat this would not make a safe situata.on. Councilman
Sheridan said that from his complex the people going north would have to go up
to the signal.
Mr. Zarry Gardner, of Bather and Associates, said that the safety aspect is the
most impoxtant. There is more than �ust the sa£ety problem, also to be considexed
is the volume that will occur. The Federal government consa.ders both safety and
capacity. It was felt that there must be a signal at the north intersection,
I£ a signal was installed at Geoxgetown, the capacity of the road would be
impaired. This has to do with the speed of the cars on the road. There has to
be a certain distance between the signals, or even 30 MPH speed limit could not
be maintained. If the siqnals are spread, there can be maintained a speed of
about 40 MPH. This creates a safer stop. Mr. Filister asked if they were more
concerned about safety or capacity. They should be more concerned about safety.
He said that he was concerned about the safety aspect of bringing all those cars
through a residential neighborhood and past the school. Mr. Gardner said that
40 MPH was not excessive fox this xoadway. He felt that a 30 MPH speed limit would
be unduly restric�ive. He felt that there could be both safety and capacity.
� He thought that Mr. Filister`s estimate of 800 cars was probably light. East
River Road carries its load at peak periods in the morninq and eveninq, as
opposed to T.H. #47 and T.H. #65 which has a steadier flow. Mr. Filister said
that there were many children in the apartrnents where the service road would be
and asked if Mr. Gardner felt that they could take the cars out safely, and Mr.
Gardner replied yes.
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Mr. Gerald Kanter, 6220 East River Road, asked how wide and how high the median �
would be. Mr. Lundheim said that it would be 4' wide and 6" high. Mr. Kanter
then asked if the buses would stop in the same place. Mr. Gardner said that
there would be provided a shoulder to stop on. This would be an addition to
what is there naw. Mr. Kanter asked if there would be land taken. Mr. Gardner
said about 5' from each side. When the road qets into the industrial area there
would be a shift in the alignment of the roadway.
Mrs, W. Hoagberg, 6210 East River Road, said that she rode the bus every day
and was concerned about the bus stops. Councilman Sheridan said that the bus
stops would be in the same general area as they are now.
The Crty Engineer showed a cross section of the roadway on the screen and said
that the shoulder would serve a number of purposes. The Police Department could
then pull a speeder off onto the shoulder and enforcement of the speed limit
would be stricter. There would also be a safe turning lane off the highway.
He said that it could be compared to University Avenue,
Nir. Stanley Mirocha of Downing Box, said that they have about 150 employees and
are a part oP the business community. A large portion of their employees live
in Fridley and he is concerned about the City of Fridley and its citizens. He
sazd that he would prefer the access to be somewhere south of them because when
they acqua.re the right of way, it would put the road too close to thei.r front
door. They would have a problem with the truck and trailer traffic and the
traffic coming out of the parking lots. He suggested taking the traffic to '
the east, out the back somewhere. He said that he was fully in accord with the
need for action being taken on East River Road. He said that he has seen
accidents in front of his business.
Mr. Aichard Brown, 6103 East River Road, said that he was a land owner next to
East River Road and it seemed that he would be losing some of his land and
being assessed besides. Mr. Lundheun said that he would be reimbussed.
The City Engineer said that this is a combination pro7ect with the City, County
and the Federal government. There will be a request made for Federal monies.
The rest will have to be shared by the County and the City. There would have to
be raised a certain portion through assessments. Mr. Brown asked what his
assessment would be. The City Engineer said that it would be impossible to
give everyone their estimated assessment figure and suggested that they call
City Hall for the figures.
Mayor Sheridan Pro tem explained that all statements made would be based on
estimates on the project. It is not final and there would be no definite
figure until the pro7ect is completed and all the Federal money and the County
money is subtracted and the balance brought forth for the City to place on
an assessment basis.
The Acting Crty Manager said that there were several types of assessments.
There are side street assessments and there is an assessment for the actual cost
of the street. There is an assessment for curbing on East River Road and the '
service roads would be charged the nosmal street cost. These are high as a.n
some cases there is only one side of the street to place the assessment on.
There is some sidewalk cost in the northerly portion. For the area at 61st and
East River Road the estimated assessment is $11,4D per foot for curbing.
SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF OCTOBSR 13, 1970
� Mr. Brown said that about 2 months ago he was assessed
tha� the speed contributed to the numbez of accidents
60 MPH is the normal speed at which the cars travel.
be stricter en£orcement o£ the speed limit.
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$12 per foot. He felt
on East River Road.
He said that there should
Mr. Chandler said that he has 240 feet pf £rontage on the southwest corner of
Mississippi Way and East River Road_ He has attempted to develop it in the last
10 years. It seems that this plan is going to take a large piece of his land.
He said that he understood the problems� but he has paid $25,000 in taxes on
this property with no income. Any intrusion on his land would destroy the value.
Mr. Lewis Doyle, 25 63rd Way N.E., came forward with a signed petition to
present to the Council.
PETITION NO. 16-1970 - THAT IMPROVEMENTS ARE NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME AND
FURTHERMORE TF ANOKA COUNTY PUTS A MEDIAN ON EA5T RIVER ROAD, THE COUNTY
SHOULD PAY FOR THE ASHTON AVENUE EXTENSION BETWEEN 61ST WAY AND 64TH WAY:
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive Petit�.on No. 16-1970. Seconded by
Councilman Hxeider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Sheridan Pro tem
declared the motion carried.
Councilman Liebl asked if they were not opposed to the improvement of East
River Road, �ust the improvement of the residenta.al roads and Mr. Doyle said
that was correct. Couneilman Liebl said that their £eeling was that it is part
' of the pro�ect cost and should not be assessed 1000.
A lady in the audience said that she lived on 67th and East River Road and the
improvement does not reach her yet, but her main concern was why invite more
traffic into the area. She said her house is on East River Road and in the
winter it is about impossible to walk next door because of the snow. If more
footage a.s taken, her house would be very close to the highway. She felt that
the City should be more concerned with the people. She asked why not downgrade
and reduce the speed. Shis is in the nature of a residential road with homes on
both sides. She asked why they should have to give land and endure the tra£fic
and noise, Why should they qive up any tranquility for faster thxough traffic.
She asked that the plan take into consideration the people.
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Councilman Sheridan said that East River Road is a County State Aid road. The
City does not have the control as rt does with the residential streets. There
would still be two lanes each way as it is now, but with the addition of an
area for an emergency stop. He said that he felt strongly that the service
roads should be Part of the overall pro�ect and the costs should be included in
the cost of the total pro7ect. That is not to say there would not be any
assessment, but not the �ull cost.
The City Engineer said in answer to the lady that he indicated that this is a
community street rather than a through street. Thzs community street carries
3/4 of its owtt City txa£fic and only ; thxough traf£ic. Theix plans are not to
widen the street with more lanes, just adding shoulders or turning lanes so th�
traffic can get on and off safely. Whether there is any improvement or not, the
traffic would sY�.11 be there. As the population rises, so does the traffic.
He said that the comment was made, why not put more of the cars onto T.H. #47
and T.H. #65. In five years the traffic is going to increase more than what is
anticipated for East River Road. It is not only the East R�.ver Road traffic
that is going to increase, but East River Road is qoing to be the most critical.
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Mr. Georqe Daniels said that he understood that there would not be any service �
roads put in on the west side like there is to be on the east side, Mz. Gaxdner
said that the service roads are on the east side, and there is anticipated the
improvement of Mississippi Street and East River Road intersection. The gas
station would have to go. Mr. Daniels felt that they were defeating their
purpose by permitting access onto East River Road except at signals. He said
that he was in favor of improvin9 East Rtver Road but do so elaminating the
right hand turns off to eliminate reax end collisions. Mr. Gardner'said that
the road would be wider with a turning lane. Mr. Daniels felt that all turns
should be eliminated.
Mr. Gordon Sanqster, H179 Riverview Terrace, a member of the Board oP Education,
asked if the internal streets could be made a part of the pro7ect as Councilman
Sheridan suggests. The City Engineer said that when the Assessment Department
worked on the pro�ect, he recommended that people in this area should be treated
on the same basis as in other parts of the City on a regular assessment basis.
The rest would be borne by Federal, County and City general funds. The ob7ect
is to treat everybody on the same basis. If a street is put in as a regular
improvement, there should be an assessment, if a street is put in to implement
this pro7ect, part of the cost could be borne by other funds rather than by
a general assessment. Mr. Sangster asked if Federal money could go toward
this. Mr, Gardner said that he did not know.
NLr. Sangster said that his major consideration is the safety of the school
children going to and from school. He said that he was extxemely coneerned �
about the traffic along the south side of the school. The south�end of the
school is primarily used as a play area, He felt that this plan comes too
close to the building and puts to much traffic pressure on the school. There
should be more concern as to the safety rather than capacity. He questioned
what the total impact would be on the north end o£ f.he portion to be improved,
as this is where Riverwood School is located. The School Board zs responsible
for the safety of the children.
Mr. Erown said that since Coon Rapids has been working on the road, there has
been a great reduction in the traffic, so he did not feel that the traffic was
all Fridley generated.
A gentleman in the audience said that in five years the City will be coming
back and asking for a four lane road each way. East River Road has been a
killer for years. He felt that there should be another study. In five years
the road will not be able to handle the traffa.c. What is needed is a new super
highway, especYally if there is a northern airport. He felt that the speed
should be cut down to 35 MPH. The residents get all the dust in the summer and
snow in the winter and still the traffic problems are not solved,
The City Engineer said that the City is concerned wrth the amount of traffic and
they have been working wrth the Highway Department in cooperation with other
communities for another highway and providing a bridge across the Mississippi
River. Fridley is pushing for another bridge.
Mr. Harry Crowder, 146 63rd Way N.E., said that he was president of the ,
Stevenson PTA and he could not consider a road to the south of the school.
He said that as a home owner, he would still have the same number of cars, but
will be Eorced to follow another street to get home. He would have to travel
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' two streets xather than one to get home. He felt that it was inconceivable
that East River Road be updated without sidewalks os a bik.e path_ His children
cannot get to school without walking in someone elses yard. He thought that the
idea was about one half done. He would like an engineering firm make a study
that would benefit the people in the area. He said that they are the ones that
will have to pay for i� and la.ve with it.
Mr. Richard Harris, 6200 .Riverview Terrace said that in many previous meetings
there has been talk about the situation with Downing Box, LaMaur and the
Georgetown apartments. The City of Fridley has in some respects been negligent.
When speaking of safety, the School Board, County Engineer and the City Engineer
should solve the problem of the school buses along East River Road, as Lt is
very unsafe. He hoped that they would get together and solve the problems.
He asked how much the total pro7ect would cost He was told $939,161. He asked
if the pro7ect proceeds, how do we get the funds. The Acting City Manager said
that the County would be letting the contract for the pro7ect. There would have
to be an agreement between the City and the County and between the County and
the Federal Bureau of Public Roads. Mr. Harris said that somewhere along the
line the contractor would have to be paid. Does the City get the Federal money
before the pro�ec�., or after? How is the interim financing arranged° Mr.
Lundheim said that the County does this every year. It is paid by the
Commissioner of Ha.ghways Nlr. Harris said that the County and the City would have
to carry about $500,000. He asked how much that would be at 7o. The Acting
City Manager said that Fridley would be paying their share to the County and
� the County would be paying the total dollar amount. N1r. Lundheim said that the
County will let the 'c'ontract, then from there, the Commissioner of Highways
executes the contract. Councilman Sheridan said that it would work as with
other pro�ects; as a portion of work is completed, there is a payment made on
that completed portion. He added that at 7o the carrying charge would be
$70,000.
Councilman Liebl asked Mr. Lundheim how much would the Federal government pay
and how much would the County and City pay. N1r. Lundheim said that he could
not answer, but he based his premise on SOo paid by the Federal government.
He could not say how much would be the County share and the Crty share.
Mr. J.A. Evans, 176 East Sth Street, St. Paul, of the Burlington Northern
Railroad, said that they did not oppose the pro7ect, and that they recognize the
need, and the increased traffic must be coped with. He felt that there should
be more serious study on the most accurate location for the ligbts and how the
service roads will affect the industrial property.
A lady in the audience asked who makes the final decision. Mayor Sheridan Pro
tem said that if the County does not receive the agreement of the City, the
pro�ect would not go in, so a.t rests in the hands of the Council. Should the
Council elect to proceed with the pro7ect and then not receive the support of
the Federal government, then the pro7ect would not go in.
Mr. Filister said that in his opinion there should be more consideration given
� to safety rather than speed. If the speed limit was cut to 20 MPH it would
divert Fnuch of the traf£ic. He asked how the Council felt about tha.s proposal
as given. Councilman Breidex said that this was the best he has seen. This
hearing is for the purpose of hearing what the people think. As far as he was
concerned, he felt that it was a good plan, but he will look at rt again after
receiving the comments of the people. Councilman Liebl said that he was fully
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aware that something must be done, but it will cost money. It ig very easy �
for the people to say what should not be done. He must protect the pocketbook
and still effect the safety that is so unportant. There is money from other
agencies, so the City has to cooperate wzth the County and the Federal Govern-
ment. The Council must do something about the traf£ic problems of LaMau.t,
Downing Box and the Georgetown complex. They need signalization somehow, The
hearing is to find out the wishes of the people. He said that he Would like to
see provided street access, safety and capacity with 50� paid by the Federal
government with County participation in the other 500, He said that he has
an obligation to the people and also the School Board, If everything was done
the way it has been suggested the project would be over two million dollars.
The Council has to be £nxgal, yet responsible to the best interest of the
people, to the best o£ their ability.
Mr. Stanley Mirocha said that no one disputes that they will do to the best of
their ability. He po�nted out that it is not known where the money is coming
from. He said *.1�aL Downing Box is not opposed, as they realize something has
to be done, but he wanted to go on record as opposed-to the project as outlined
tonight. There is definitely additional work and study to be done.
Mr, Filister said that in his opinion you could accomplish safety and speed
reduction for a fractYOn of one million dollaxs. He felt that there was no
reason for the serviee roads. There would have to be put in about 75' of road to
take the traffic along the north end of his property. Instead, is proposed a
road 2i blocks long on the east side of his property. '
Mr. George Daniels asked what happened to the 61st Avenue cross town road.
Mayor Sheridan Pro tem answered that they were denied by the Public Service
Commisszon.
A resident of the area said that signals were needed at Georgetown. If she
traveled at 40 MPA, she would get hit from the rear. Mayor Sheridan Pro tem
explained that the Bureau of Roads sets out a system of signals and there is a
certain distance needed between the lights for continuity of signalization.
A lady in the audience asked i£ the signal at Stevenson could not be made to
work all the time, rather than �ust when a person wants to cross. The City
Engineer said that the light was 7ust put up to help the pedestrians cross at
that location. It is not a total system and a very simple form. Councilman
Sheridan commented that a total semaphore was not allowed, and it does not
operate on a cycle because it is not an interseCtion.
Mr. Srown asked how fast a car would have to travel to make the szgnals, Mr.
Gardner said 40 MPH, and added that the signal at Mississippi is a random
signal and is not synchroniaed.
Mr. Floyd Berger asked how many years it would be betore East River Roafl reaches
its new density. P�ir. Gardner said that the traffic volumes are projected to
the year 1975. This is based upon the completion of I. 94. There is a stretch
of land Uetween the river and the road that is not fully developed and when it '
is, it will also add to the count, These pro7ection figures were worked out by
the Highway Department. Mr. Berger asked if the project as proposed will take
care of the pro7ected number of 27,000 cars. Mr. Gardner said yes. Mr. Berger
said that the traffic volumes could exceed 27,DOD, then there would be a need
for more improvement, He asked what the cost for the development of thxs study was.
Mr. Lundheim said about $4,000.
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, A sesident of the area questioned whether the 6" high median would not be a
traffic hazard. FIe felt that if a wheel should strike it, it would pull the
- car�nto the oncoming lane of traffic. On Highway #100 it is 3� feet high as
they found that the low median did not wosk. Mr. Gardner said that Highway #100
is a high speed expressway. It is a Federal trunk highway and has strict
safety factors. East River Road will not be a road of this nature, but more of
a local arterial road.
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Councilman Liebl said that the Council adopted this overall concept, recog-
nizing that East River Road is a problem area. Everyone is in agxeement that
something has to be done. He felt that tha.s plan was the best that he has seen.
He asked if the people £elt that there should be further study, He said that he
must commend the County Engineer for accbmplishing a study that would take care
of some of the problems. The improvement in the first stage is a matter o£
economics. He asked who was in favor of the improvement of East River Road.
There could be more studies to come up with an agreeable solution. He said
that the Council tries to do the best they can.
Mr. Filister said that he did not believe there is anyone opposed to doing
somethinq with East River Road, but no one is in agreement with the present
plan as laid out. A member of the audience said that he agreed with Councilman
Liebl and felt tha�. there is more study needed. He agreed thaL something had
to be done, but he did not feel that putting a road throuqh a school area is
the answer.
A member of the audience said that he lives at 6725 �ast River Road, and he is
concerned about the children walking along East River Road without sidewalks.
He did not feel that there should be a speed limit of 50 - 60 MPH when �ast
River Road capacity is increased.
Mayor Sheridan Pro tem asked the audience if it was generally felt that the
project should pxoceed, but that thexe should be further study as Councilman
Liebl indicated. The audience as a whole answered yes.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to close the Puhlic Hearing on Street Improvement
Pro7ect St. 1971-3. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Sheridan Pro tem declared the hearing closed at 10.20 P.M.
RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 1970:
SPECIAL USE PERMIT: SP #70-11, C.H. BENSAMIN: Lots 1 thru 5, B1ock 4,
Adams Street Addition, to build a second garage on Lot 2. Fridley City
Code Section 45.051-2A.
The City Engineer explained that the Council had already cliscussed Mr.
Ben7amin's special use pexmit previously. The Planning Commission recommended
appxoval.
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MOTION by Councilman Liebl to concur with the Planning Commission and grant
' a special use permit to Mr. C.H. Ben�amin for a second gaxage. 5econded by
Councilman Brea.der. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Sheridan Pro tem
_ declared the motion carried.
MOTION by Councilman Breider, seconded by Councilman La.ebl to receive the minutes
of the Planning Commission Meeting of October 7, 1970. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Sherldan Pro tem declared the motion carried.
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A AEQUEST FOR VARIANCE5 OF SECTION 45.053, 4S, SUBPARAGRAPH 3� FRIDLEY CITY
CODE TO RE➢UCE THE SIDE YARD REQUIREM$NT ADJOINING AN ATTACHED GARAGE FROM 5
FEET TO 2 FEET AND SECTION 45,053, 4A, FRI➢LEY CITY CODE� TO REDUCE THE FRONT
YARD REQUIREMENT FROM 35 FEET TD 32 FEET TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEMI-
UNDERGROUND GARAGE ON LOT 6, SLOCK 1, DONNAY'S LAKEVIEW MANOR ADDITION, THE
SAME $EING 5851 WEST MOORE LAKE DRIVE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA. (REQUEST BY
MR. ROWLAND Q'ACOBSEN, 5851 WEST MOORE LAKE DRIVE N.E., FRI➢LEY, MINNESOTA,1:
There was a short consultation at the Council table with Mr. & Mrs. Jacobsen
presenting their plans.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to grant the variances requested by Mr. & Mrs.
Jacobsen. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Sheridan Pro tem declared the motion carried.
DISCUSSION REGARDING HICKORY �DRIVE M�INTENANCE:
The City Engineer explained that N.S.S.S.➢, is working on Hickory Drive and it
is virtually impassable.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to authorize the City Engineer to proceed with
removing material from Hickory _Drive and haul in stabilized base material so
the street can be shaped and made passable. Seconded by Councilman Liebl
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Sheridan Pro tem declared the motion
carried.
There being no further business, Mayor Sheridan Pro tem declared the Special
Public Hearing and Workshop Meeting of October 13, 1970 adjourned at 10:30
P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary to the City Council
Jack 0. Kirkham
Mayor
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