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� THE MINUTES OF THE REGIILAR COUSdCIL MEETING OF 3AL3UARY 18, 1971
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Kirkham lead the Council and the audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
INVOCATION:
Reverend Richard Podvin offered the Invocation.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Breider, Kelshaw, ILirkham, Liebl, Harris
MEMSERS ABSENT: None
OE AWARDS:
Mayor Kirkham asked Councilman Aarris to make the award to David Larson,
Chairman of N.S.S.S.D.
Councilman Harris said that he was glad to see the number of people here tonight.
1 He said that Mr. Larson has spent many many hours in serving on the N.S.S.S.D.
and he has en�oyed serving with h�m. He then read the inscription on the
Certificate of Appreciation and sald thank you £or his time and effor't. Mr.
Larson said that he appreclated this award and a.t is a unique type of awaxd.
He said that it is vexy much apprecaated. Ae said that he had sexved with
Councilman Harris as Vice Chairman, and he appxeciated the opportunity of
working with him.
Mayor Kirkham then called Mr. Frarak Hart, Richard Harris, Robert E. Kelshaw,
George Zeglen, Alex Novitsky, Clifford Ash and Mike O'Bannon forward to
receive their awards. He said thank you to them all for their work on the
subcommittees.
APPROVAL OF THE MTNUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 1971:
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
of January 4, 1971 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declaxed the motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ME�TING OF JANUARY 11. 1971-
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt the Minutes of the Special Publa.c Hearing
Meetiny of Sanuary 11, 1971 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carsied
' unanimously.
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Mayor �:irkham said that he would like to add tIie followzng:
3A. Discussion o£ East River Road Improvements.
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MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt the Agenda as amended. Seconded by
Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried unanimously.
VISITORS.
Mr. M.M. Mahurin said that two weeks ago he appeared here to suggest beginning
a plan to examine putting tax exempt property back on the tax rolls. He would
suggest a group or committee to contact the Legislators as an investigative
step. Ae said that he would like to repeat his desixe foz such a group. They
would go before the Legislators and press the case. He said that he thought
that the Legislature was going to adopt a hard nosed attitude toward ta�c
exempt properties.
Councilman xelshaw said that he had talked to the Assessor and he was in total
agreement. He agreed that a committee could be set up to do this, although
there would be no guarantees that it would do any good, but it was worth a
chance. We would not be asking for something that is not ours. He said that
he would be in touch with the City Assessor. Councilman Liebl suggested that
this efPort be combined wrth other communities to be e££ective. The Legis-
lators should be contacted. Councilman Kelshaw said that he had talked to Joe
Connors and was in favor of keeping the lines of communication open. He
agreed that this should be pursued so that the City would have personnel on hand
when it is needed.
Councilman Harris said that he agreed with this genexal philosophy, however,
he felt that the City Administration and City Attorney should £ormulate some
guidelines as this group would be acting in the City's behalf. They could set
up the £ramework of the committee.
MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to authorize Mayor KYrkham to set up a committee
to work with the City Assessor within the framawork laid out by the City
Attorney and the City Administration. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
unanimously
Mr, Mahurin said that this group could contact members of other communities.
Benson, NSP:
Mr. Larry Benson, NSP, reported that they are negotiating with Burlington
Northern now and the induction problems should be solved very shortly. He
said that everything �.s going nicely. He then introduced Mr, Warren �ohnson,
who will have the City of Fridley as his responsibility.
PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1970-3, ATJDENDUM '�1:
Mayor Kirkham said that this was for sidewalks on the east side of University
Avenue from 57� Avenue to 64th Avenue.
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� The City Engineer said that this was to complete the incompleted stretch of
sidewalks from 57th Avenue to Mississippi Street. At the intersections of
61st and 57th the City is trying to detach the service roads. The contractor
is to start this construction season. He then showed on the overhead pro7ector
where the sidewalks would go. He said that he hoped to do tha.s work in con-
�unction wa.th the detachment of the roads.
Mx. Ernest Powell, 6241 Sunxise Drive said that he had property on 63rd and
University that is not developed. He did not feel sidewalks were necessary,
and the traffic on that side of the street did not warrant the expense.
The City Attorney said that he had an inquixy from a person in Rees Addition.
They were not opposed necessarily, but wanted to know how much addrtional
right of way would be taken and how this would affect the parkinq in the
commercial area. The City Engineer sai,d that they plan to get the right of
way from the Highway Department and they plan to take no right of way from
this property.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to close the Public Hearing on Street Improvement
Pro�ect St. 1970-3, Addendvm #1. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Rirkham declared the hearing closed at
8:28 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1971-1, ADDENDUM #1:
� 79th Wa�: East River Road to East Property Line of Lot 4, Block 2,
Pearson's lst Addition:
Lincoln Street: 79th Wav to South 150 Feet:
Mayor Kiskham read the location of the stxeets from the Public Aearing Dlotice
and the City Engineer showed them on the overhead pro�ector. He said that 79th
Way is a staged type of construction. There is curbing on the north side.
The street still needs the £inal mat and curbinq on the south side. The pro-
posal is to finish the street now as originally planned as there is a development
going in south of 79th Way.
Mr. Richard Fudali, Attorney for Five Sands, said that they are now in the
process of constructing 120 units directly south oi 79th Way. These will be
ready in the spring, and they plan to have the pro�ect done by next year.
He said that the benefit of 79th Way from Lincoln Street on east is nil to
Five Sands as when they applied for their building permit they were restricted
from usinq 79th Way for access. If that street should disappear, it would not
affect Five Sands. He said they just closed their second F.fl.A. mortgage last
week. He had to explain to the E.H.A. why they could not use the road. He
said that this is what they told the people, but he did not know that it would
be legally binding through the restrictzons on the building permit. They would
be willing to pay £or any frontage road they could use, and they would be willing
to pay for the upgrading of 79th if they could use it. Their plans call for
� an interior street to connect to Lincoln Stxeet for access. He said that
emergency vehicles could not even get into their development from 79th Way, so
he could see no benefit. There are to be no curb cuts along the south side of
79th Way
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Councilman Liebl asked if this was not one of the conditions for getting a �
building pexmit. Mr. Fudali said that this is not correct as far as he knew.
When he came in to act as attorney, he reviewed all the Planning Commission
and Council Minutes. After the action was started, on behalf of the residents
on the north side of 79th Way, they said that they would not use 79th Way for
access, but he did not know this would be one of the stipulations. They told
the people that they would make every attempt to keep the traffic toward Lincoln
Street. He felt that this was a private agreement with the residents. He did
not know there was any discussion of 79th Way being a state aid street. That
would take all the privacy out of the road. He said that it was rather dif£icult
to explain to the F.H.A. why they could not use the public roadway. They did
not enter into any legally binding agreement. They will try to keep the
traffic toward Lincoln Street, but they would prefer to have the curb cuts.
Mayor Kirkham said that if no benefit could be proven, then they would not be
assessed. Councilman Kelshaw asked if they did not know that there was going to
be anythinq done with 79th Way. Mr. Fudali said that they had no idea that 79th
would be going through to University Avenue,
The City Engineer saa.d that it was designated state aid in 1960. When the first
stage was put in, they did not put in the curb cuts on the south side as the
development was not known. There has been a petition received to do Lincoln
Street. Mr, Fudali said that Lincoln Street is the only way to get into their
property from the north, so it is a necessity that Lincoln Street is dona.
He said that they would have no ob�ection to the assessments for 79th Way, if �
they could use it.
Councilman Kelshaw said that he had talked to the City Engineer and was im-
pressed with his 10 year advanced planning program. 79th Avenue is in this
plan, yet Mr. Fudali said that he was not aware of it. Mr. Fudali said that he
had talked to these people living in the area, and now the City of Fridley has
entered into something that was a civil action with these people.
Councilman Breider asked if he was ob�ecting to the improvement, or the
stipulations on the building permit. Mr. Fudali said that he objected to the
improvement because of the restrictions on their building permit. If the Ca.ty
should come to the conclusion the stipulation is unwaxranted, they would be
happy to have the road. He sazd that he had no objection to their assessment
on 79th Way west of Lincoln Street as they would be using that, only to the
east of Lincolr� Street. He saici that they can build their development without
79th Way, but their pro�ect is not benefitted by the improvement. They would
like to use 79th Way, but they are restricted, so they would ob7ect to the
improvement,
Councilman Liebl said that it was a question of legality whether they could be
assessed or not.
Mr. Warren Caldwell said that he was the owner of property ueu�tediately west of
Lincoln Street. He asked if access would be permitted on 79�h Way as far as
his property is concerned. The City Engineer said that the zoning ordinance �
would restrict access up to a certain point. There would be one access because
of the setback requirements. This would be a question answered when the
builda.ng permit is asked for.
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, East Serva.ce Road of East River Road: Starting £rom 1,000 Feet South of
South Leg of Interstate #694 Lnterchange N.E. to Railroad Right of Way,
Great Northern Industrial Center Plat, Outlot A:
The City Eng�.neer said that this xoad is to serve Plywood Minnesota. They did
not install curbing on the south side because a.t was not developed Now there
is a furniture warehouse going in and the proposal is to finish improving by
installing cuxbing on the south sa.de. There seems to be some question in the
minds of the Railroad if they want the improvement at this tune. Wickes would
like to have this improvement.
Howard Evans, Burlington Northern Railroad, said that they sent a letter to
the Counca.l asking that the work be deferxed unta.l it a.s needed. Possibly the
work could be done to fulfill the wishes of Wickes, but the rest they would
like to de�er.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to close the Public Hearing on Street Improvement
Pro�ect St_ 1971-1, Addendum #1. Seconded by Counca.lman Harxis. Upon a
voice vote,all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the hearing closed at 8c55
P.M.
ORDINANCE #472 - AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF
The City Attorney said that he had drafted a proposed Ordinance basically using
the Hennepin County model Ordinance wi�h some changes. It has been adopted by
a number o� communities. The first restricta.on is the use of municipal streets.
Municipal streets may be used only to get to and from designated places for
snowmobiles to run, and direct route must be taken. This is intended to prevent
operation of snowmobiles tha� would continue circling the block or run up and
down the block. The intent is to compromise between total prohibition and complete
fxeedom of the use of the streets. The Hennepin County Ordinance provides options
on hours and speed. Based on the suggestion of the Police Department and previous
discussions, he suggested a 20 M P.H. speed limit and operating hours from 7:00
A.M. until 10.D0 P.M. in the evenings. Hennepin County suggests 7:00 A.M. to
11:OD P.M., but through discussions with the Council, it was changed from 11:00
P.M_ to 1�:�0 P.M. The Oxdinance covers provisions of the State Statutes.
Councilman Liebl said that operation in ditches and in parks is permitted. The
City Attoxney said that this is the State law. This Ordinance incorporates
all the State Statutes into one Ordinance for easy reference. Counca.lman Liebl
pointed out that the snowmobiles would not be permitted within 1Q0 feet of a
sliding area oY� skating rink.
A lady in the audience said that her children get chased of£ the creek when
skating. She said people need protection from snowmobiles when walking in the
parks. Councilman Kelshaw said that the speed limit is 10 M.P.H. when near
frozen waters. The City Attoxney said that the Ordinance does prohibit snow-
mobiles on public frozen watexs except those designated by the Counci7. as
authorized use. The question 'this Ordinance raises is how are the violators to
� be kept in check. He suggested the possibility of asking the local snowmobile
clubs to form some type of snow patrol. They will have to be responsible and
regulate themselves. The snow patrol may serve by taking down numbers and
turna.ng them into the Police Department.
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Councilman Liebl said that the maximum penalty provided is $300 or 90 days, ,
There should be something stipulated xn regard to wate.rways. There was a
question raised last time this was discussed. The City Attorney said that the
municipality does have authority on frozen waters within limits. The use must
be approved by the Conservation Commissianer. After local approval is given,
there should be an application made to the Conservation Department. The City
wouacl. also have to have their concurrence for prohibition.
A lady in the audience said that Minneapolis and Columbia Heights have banned
them from the City streets. She said that she lives in the suburbs hoping for
a nice quiet place to live, suddenly there are all these snowmobiles out in the
street. Thep belong in the parks, not in the street where there are children
walking. There are not sidewalks in the City, so the children have to walk in
the street. The streets were made for cars which are licensed by the State.
Mayor Kirkham said that the Council has tried to answer a11 the requests for
regulation by developing a law that everyone can live with. People that do own
snowmobiles are allowed to use the streets only to get to designated places to
run. If this law is abused, it may ]�e that they will have to be banned, but he
would prefer to try a compromise first.
A lady in the audience said that she lives in Melody Manor and she is bothered
by the adults that run back and forth in the stx�eet, Mayor Kirkham said that
this Ordinance attempts to take all citizens of Friflley into consideration.
They did not want to make the law too restrictive, but they still wanted to try
to protect the children. With this Ordinance the children can be protected. �
If rt does not work, they will be banned.
A gentleman in the audience said that he has a snowmobile and he thought that
the biggest problem is with the young people xunning them. He would like to
see the parents made more responsible for them. The City Attorney said that the
Ordinance does provide that no one under 14 years of age may operate them on
streets or hiqhways or make a direct exossing. They are not pzohibited fxom
operat�.ng in open areas. Between 14 and 18 they may operate on the streets or
make a direct crossing if they have a valid snowmobile safety certificate from
the State. The owner of a vehicle is responsible for f.he operation. The Sta�.e
law states that municipalities cannot require a drivers license.
Councilman Harris said that the City will have to rely on the people for
compliance. Mrs. Jensen, a visitor to the Meeting, said that the signs in Locke
Park are ignored. The signs are small and struck in the bushes. She felt
bigger signs were needed.
MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to amend the Ordinance by adding Subdivision 6 to
Section 4 regarding equipment. He suggested that there be required a 6' to 8'
standard with a red flag, for visibility over the snowbanks.
The City Attorney said that he would check with the State and add the correct
wording.
A lady in the audience asked if the creek is prohibited. Mayor Kirkharn said �
pes, but a portion of Moore Zake is open for use. The lady said that they use the
creek to get to a place to run to eliminate going in the street.
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The Acting City Manager said that the City recently purchased some land in the
north end of town 7ust south of S5th Avenue. There is approximately 100 acres
there and there should be some publicity in the newspaper that this is an
allowed place to run.
A member of the audience asked if there is any pamphlet available on the Crty
regulations. Mayor Kirkham said that when the Ordinance is passed, it could be
made available at City Hall £or intexested citizens. The Acting City Manaqer
said to the representatives of snowmobile clubs present that he would like to
work with them for enforcement of this Ordinance.
A member of the audience asked if it would be passzble to extend the time limit
to 11:00 P.M. on Saturdays and Sundays. Mayor Kirkham said that originally the
limit was 9:30 P.M. and it was Extended to 10:00 P.M The Council reached a
general agreement on the 10:00 P.M. limit. The va.sitor asked why the time could
not be set back later on weekends. Mayor Kirkham said that they felt that it
was better to keep the Ordinance consistant. A member of the audience said that
it would be hard to sleep with snowmobiles running around until 12:00 Midnight.
Mayor Kirkham added that operating on Moore Lake is allowed, but it has homes
around the shore that would be infringed upon. Councilman Liebl pointed out that
the people that petitioned for banning of the snowmobiles must be considered
also.
THE MOTION was seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Kirkhazn declazed the motion carried unanimously.
A member of the aud7�ence said that he was concerned about enforcement. What is
going to make this enforceable. Mayor Kirkham said that the City must depend on
the people to be responsible, If necessary, a person would have to be wa.11ing
to swear out a complaint.
Councilman Liebl said that he must have received 50 calls on the nuisance.
People from other communities where snowmobiles are banned wa.11 be coming into
Fridley. A visitor asked if they could be banned or limited in some way. The
City Attorney sa1.d no. The visitor suggested the use of permits. The
City Attorney said that they could not be banned from using the City streets.
There could possibly be a permit to use designated areas. This would make it
more difficult to enforce.
Councilman Breider said that one of the main problems is enforcement. They
would still have to be caught. No matter what the City does, it must depend
greatly on the cooperation of the snowmobilers He said that the City oP Fridley
zs unique in that it has a large amount of open space. They should be allowed
to use their snowmobiles as long as the privilege is not abused. I£ it is abused,
they will be banned. This Ordinance depends on the snowmobilers themselves. He
hoped that the snowmobile organizations would work together.
A member of the audience said that all small motors should be banned at 10:00 P.M.
This would include snowblowers, lawn mowers, etc.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Ordinance #472 on second reading, waive the
reading and order publication. Seconded by Counca.7man Kelshaw. Upon a roll call
vote, Breider, Kelshaw, Kirkham, Liebl and Harris voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
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Mayor Kirkham suggested that all the snowmobile'enthusiasts present ad�ourn to '
the Community Room for a meeting.
DISCUSSION ON IMPROVEMENT OF EAST RIVER ROAD:
Mayor Kirkham said that he was not ready to make a final decision as yet. It
should be understood by the people abutting this area that this is a County
road and it is essentially a County project. The Council got the message at the
Public Hearing Meeting, but they still are not sure o� the way to go concerning
some of the alternates. The Council is obligated to make a recommendation to the
County, but he did not feel that they were prepared at this time to make their
recommendation.
Councilman Breider said that during the course of last week he received a number
of calls and is lead to believe there is still much misunderstanding. The people
thought the Council would be voting tonight. The Council has heard the ob�ections
and it is their right to take the matter under advisement to look at these
objections and come back with further modifications. East River Road has a long
record of accidents, s�.x in this stretch of highway. The statistics point to
the impact of this area. The suggestion was made that Fridley Park should be
rezoned, which could be looked at. His suggestion was that a period of time be
set aside on February 8, 1971 for the City Engineer to come back with further
modifications. He said that he could not vote either way at this time. He
recommended to the Council that they give the City Engineer until the second
Meeting in February to come up with a new plan. �
Councilman Liebl said that he agreed with Councilman Breider that the Council
should look at some alternates. He felt the three intersections with semaphores
is a must. At this time he is opposed to widening Ea5t River Road because of
the lack of right of way. A� said that 800 of the road abuts residential usage.
The Police Department has been patrolla.ng East River Road more thoroughly lately.
He suggested advising the ca.tizens that there would be an unmarked Police car
patrolling East River Road. He felt this would make an impression on the
violators. He said that he agreed with the letter from School District #14
that the Council received. Once a plan is adopted for the south section, the
improvement has to go all the way up to the city limits. If you follow step
by step, what is going to be done north of R.LCe Creek; it is not feasible to
have condemnations north of RiCe Creek. He felt that it was a.mperative that
the underpass on Mississippi be put in and the City get the lights. He pointed
out that certain criteria must be met to get the Federal aid and he urqed
cooperation wrth the Council.
Mr. Richard Harris said that he has travelled East Ri.ver Road and the crux of
the matter seems to be as soon as you hit Minneapolis, the traffic comes to a
halt. Minneapolis has finally put up no parking signs on the street. They
are not going to do anything to help. It is about time a traffic pattern is
laid out to go into and out o£ Minneapolis. Somewhere along the line the
Commissioners are going to be asked to consider East River Road all the way up
to Coon Rapids Shopping Center. He felt that the Metropolitan Council should be
put to work on the problem. Mayor Kirkham said that they are not try�_ng to �
improve East River Road to make it a better artery, but rather ta improve
safety. Since 1963 there have been 6 deaths on this stretch and this is the
Council's immediate concern.
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, Mr. George Danielson said that since Mike O'Bannon has been County Commissioner,
the plowing and sanding on East River Road has been improved 100a. This should
eliminate the problem. Regarding the 6 deaths, he questioned how many had
consumed alcohol. He said thank you to all the people for taking an interest in
this situation. A member of the audience said that Anoka County pinched pennies
when they put in East River Road, and again when it was up-graded. He hoped
the Council would look at this plan very thoroughly. He pointed out that you
cannot have the Police Department out on East River Road 24 hours a day
A lady in the audience said that at the last meeting the matter of funding was
brought up. She asked how it was to be. Mayor Kirkham said as far as the
individual's property is concerned the abutting property owner will pay the
regular amount for a residential street. Additional costs above that will come
£rom elsewhere. The regular assessment procedure would be followed, and the
property owner would pay according to front footage. He added that it is not
known what this is going to cost, but he assured her that she would not pay any
more than for a noxmal residential street.
The lady then brought forward a petition and presented it to Mayor Kirkham.
PETITION N0. 7-1971 - IN OPPOSITION TO IMPROVL'S1ENT OF EAST RIVER ROAD:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive Petition #7-1971. Seconded by Councilman
Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
� carried unanimously.
Mayor Kirkham said that there would be no final decision tonight. He wanted to
make sure all the alternates were considered. He said that he valued all the
comments that have been made and they will be taken into consideration. He
agreed with Councilman Breider's suggestion to have it back on the Agenda
February 8, 1971,
Councilman Kelshaw said that there has been a tremendous study of this area.
He said that he understood that the City cannot lower the speed limit on East
River Road. Mr. Mike 0�'Bannon, County Comma.ssioner said that is correct. It
is lowered by the State upon the recommendata.on of the County. Councilman
Kelshaw said that he has talked to a number of people and his feeling is that he
would like to see the aesthetic value o£ East River Road be maintained. Tt is
true there is some industry north of I. 694, but it is primarily a residential
street. He asked that Mr. D'Bannon take back to the County the request to get
the State to authorize lowering the speed limit and put up the semaphores. He
urged preserving the aesthetics of East River Road and the discouraging o£ using
East River Road as a thoroughfare. He said that he would go along with the
people and the area should be maintained.
Mr. Mike O'Bannon said that he also has been called many times. He said that
he was qoing to introduce a resolution the next day to lower the speed limit
on East River Road. This in turn has to be supplied to the State. He said
that he believed that they could get the speed limrt lowered to 35 M.P.H. He
� said that he was also in favor of the semaphores for East River Road. As far
as the improvement of East River Road is concerned, there are Federal funds
committed for tha.s. He agreed that the underpass on Mississippi Street is long
overdue, and he hoped that it would be constructed by 1972. He said that he
agreed wa.th the people east of East River Road when you cut off their access,
then ask them to put in Ashton, it is wrong. He said that tomorrow, he a.s going
to ask for a study to be made from Rice Creek to Coon Rapids.
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Councilman Breider said that Councilman Liebl and Commissioner O'Bannon have
spoken on lowering the speed limit. He wondexed if this would not give people
a false feeling of security. He said that he has travelled up East River Road ,
and passed a squad car and all the cars were going at 40 M.P.H., but by the time
they get to the light at Missa.ssippi, they would be going at 55 M.P.H. He said
that he could not ask a Patrolman to step out of his squad car on East River
Road to give a ticket wa.thout the shoulders. Mr. O'Bannon said that he would
not get out of his car with the cars going 60 M.P.H. either. He will ask that
the speed limit be lowered. Mayor Kirkham said that he could not think that would
put an end to the problem.
A member of the audience asked why the signal at Robert Louis Stevenson School
is not working all the tune. If it was fully activated, it would slow down
traffic. The City Engineer said that the signal at present does not have
equipment for a fully acta.vatecl signal and trips only when a car comes from
the school. The proposed signal would be fully activated. The visitor said
that the new signal would solve about 80% of the traffic problems.
A memher of the audience urged the Council to consider Councilman Kelshaw's
statement. He too is concerned about the aesthetic quality o£ East River
Road. This would be a unique opportunity to attempt to improve the beauty of
the road_ Widening the road would encourage use of the road. The City of
Fridley is already cut up by major highways. There are schools and parks
along East River Road. He felt that widening the road would be inducing traffic
to use it. Mayor Kirkham said that the street would be widened from curb to
curb, yes, but there would be no increase in the number of driving lanes.
Widening the road would allow for shoulders to allow the Police Department to �
pull violators off the road safely. It would not increase the flow of traffic,
�ust increase the safety. The visitor said that this would suggest to the
drivers that by the appearance, it is a thoroughfare.
The City Engineer said that there would be no formal notice sent out of the
Meeting February Sth, and asked that the people present tonight inform their
neighbors.
A member o� the audience said that he understood that this is a County project.
He wondered how much influence the City had with the County. Mayor Kirkham
said that it was a cooperative effort to try to improve safety.
Mr. George Danielson said that the people could resort to their Legislators
and Senators, and that the people could wrrte to them requesting that this
money not be spent. This project can be stopped.
RECESS.:
Mayor Kirkham declared a recess at 10:15 P M.
COMPLAINT OF MR. AND MRS. DENNIS SCHROEDER RELATIVE TO PLAYING HOCKEY IN SUMMIT
MANOR PARK:
The Acting City Manager said that a temporary fence has been put up. Mr. Dennis
Schroeder asked what was the permanent solution. He would like to see no hockey ,
playing there whatsoever. Mayor Kirkham said that it was allowed in response
to the wishes of the people in the area that would like their children to be
allowed to play hockey at certain tunes. This would allow a time for the
smaller children to skate also. Mr. Schroeder pointed out that none of the
people living next to the park signed the petition. He said that the people had
no consideration.
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I Councilman Liebl said that a higher fence was asked for to protect the homes
by the park. This has been done. He was told by the Parks and Recreation
Director that the people have said that they would provide supervision since
there is no attendant and no warmirig house. He said that the Parks Director
is trying to get some land on the west side oP Main Street to make a hockey
rink.
Mr. Schroeder said that the older children are using the fence as a backstop
to see if they aan get their pucks over the fence. If one goes over, there
will be a law suit. The older children at any time can be seen playing hockey
and there has been no supervision.
The Acting City Manager said that they have asked Burlington Northern for
permission to flood a portion of their property for a hockey rink. He said that
he has also written a letter ta them in regard to a long term lease on their
property so that it can be used for hockey, softball, baseball and foo�tball.
Burlington Northern has asked that the City supply maps and a legal description
which he did today. It is hoped that this can be used for the balance of the
1971 season, then the hockey playing would be moved from Summit Square to the
new area.
Mrs. 5chroeder said that they have had extensive damage to their home. A puck
went through their window ]ust after their small child was standzng at that
window. When you have to live in fear in your own home, no fence that could be
� put up is high enough. There are still children playa.ng in the back yard. On
the weekends there is hockey playing all day long. The smaller children have
a right to the skating rink too, but they are in danger. It was pointed out that
the hockey play�ng was only to be between 8:00 P.M and 9:30 P.M
Mayor Kirkham said that the people have been given a chance to play hockey at
specified times and they have abused their privilege. Mrs. Schro�der said that
the teen agers should not be allowed to chase off the ]ittlex children. The
rink 7ust is not large enough. She said that she volunteered to take the children
to a hockey rink to play. Mayor Kirkham said that it was his feeling that these
children have to suffer the consequences of their abusing their privilege and
hockey playing should be banned.
Mrs. Schroeder asked what recourse they had if the hockey playing continues.
Mayor Kirkham said that this is a problem on all the parks. The City Attorney
said that a complaint would have to be made out and filed with Anoka County. It
would be difficult to enforce.
Councilman Harris said that he is a member of the Hockey Association and they
encourage the children to qo skating at other times than regular play for
practice, but they are encouraged to use only the rinks that have adequate
facilities. He said that they try to keep them off the rinks where there is
no supervision. Hockey should be permitted only where there is adequate
facilities. The City is trying to provide something in this general area.
Hockey is not compatible with regular skating.
� Mrs. Schxoeder said that these people signing the petition have told the City
they would police it, but there has not been one person down there to request
that the rules be followed.
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MOTION by Councilman Harris to rescind previous Council action and not allow
hockey playing on the Summit Square rink, to instruct the Administration to
notify the signers of the petition that hockey playing is no longer allowed, and
continue negotiations with Burlington Northern for the use of their property
for park purposes. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT - SHELTER BUSLDING AND WARMING HOUSE:
(Bids opened January 18, 1971 at 11:30 A.M.)
Planholder
Cliff Anderson
Box 37
Excelsior, Minn. 55331
Boda Construction
11260 Buchannan Rd. NE
Minneapolis, Minn 55433
Elview Canstruction
7601 73rd Avenue N.
Minneapolis, Minn. 55428
Erection & Maintenance
11900 Wayzate Boulevard
Minneapolis, Minn. 55426
Gladstone Improvement Co.
1315 Frost Avenue
St . Paul, Minn. 55109
D.W. Harstad Company
7101 Highway 65
Fridley, Minn. 55432
Keyway Builders, Inc.
11410 South Oak Vale Rd
Minneapolis, Minn. 55343
James Leck Company
322 West 61st Street
Minneapolis, Minn. 55419
Norm Ganz Fencing
57D9 Wilshire Soulevard
Crystal, Minn. 55429
Base Bid
$10,306.00
$7,920.00
$8,747.00
$8,974.00
$10,853.00
$10,950.00
$9,949.00
$10,500.00
$8,878.80
Orvedahl Construction
7711 Country Club Drive
Golden Valley, Minn. 55427 $11,900.00
Alternate
+$25, for 125,000
B.T.U.FUrnace
-$25.00 - Permit
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Completion
Date
As specified
30 Days
As specified
May l, 1971 �
As specified
As specified
As specified
May 15, 1971
As specified
120 days �
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Planholder
Base Bid Alternate
S.G. Pearson Company
a Leonard Samuelson
801 2nd Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minn. 55401 $9,979.00
Random, Inc.
700 77th Street
Circle Pines, Minn.
R'Lee Construction Co.
3307 North Hwy. 100
Minneapolis, Minn. 55422
Roger Sheehy Company
4150 Central Ave- N.E.
Ma.nneapolis, Minn. 55421
UNSCO, Inc.
4952 West Sxoadway
Minneapolis, Minn. 55429
$10,980.00
$11,195.00
$11,400.00
$13,666.00
Wade Construction
2850 Pilot Knob Road
St. Paul, Minn. 557.18 $14,395.00
+$80.00
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Completion
Date
As specified
As speoified
As specified
As specified
120 ]]ays
As specifa.ed
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The Acting City Manages saa.d that this would be located in the Cott¢nons Pask area
on school property near 61st Avenue. Councilman Harris asked if the City has
received permission to construct a permanent structure. The Acting City
Manager said that the Parks Director has taken care of this. The building is
constructed so that it can be moved at some future time if it is necessary.
Councilman Harris asked if all the necessary facilities are in the building and
the Acting City Manager said yes.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to award the bid for a shelter building and warming
house to Boda Construction Company in the amount of $7,920.00_ Seconded by
Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried unanimously.
OF APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM AND MEMBERS TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMITTEE:
Mayor Kirkham said that traditionally the Mayor Pro tem has been the Cauncilman
at Large as he is the only other Council Member elected by the whole City.
MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to appoint Councilman at Large David O. Harris as
Mayor Pro tem. Seconded by Councilman Brea.der. IIpon a vozce vote, Harris,
Breidez, Kelshaw and Kiskham voting aye, Liebl voting nay, Mayox Kixkham
declared the motion carried.
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Mayor Ka.rkham said that he would like to make the following appointments to
the I-Iuman Relations Committee.
Ward One Replaced Member
Mrs. Jordis Mittelstadt
6940 Hickory Drive N.E.
Andrew Kohlan
236 Rice Creek Soulevard
Ward Two
Stephen A. Kachina
6476 Dellwood Drive
Ward Three
John R. Ivers
6271 Trinity Drive
At Large
Rev. Mark Denyes
7460 Van Buren N.E.
Robert L. Buckley
54 Locke Lake Road
New Member
Mrs. Nick Koropchak (Barbara)
7144 Riverview Terrace
Mr. Gene Parsons
380 Rice Creek Terrace
Mr. Paul Shaw
6380 Madison Street N.E.
Mr. John ivers
6271 Trinity Drive
Rev. Douglas M. Henderson
6175 Central Avenue N.E.
Mrs. Gilbert Stenberg (Eileen)
6060 Woody Lane
Mayor Kirkham said that the appointments to Human Relations Committee are made
by the Mayor with the consent of 4/5 of the Council.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the appointments. Seconded by
Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #9-1971 - RESOLUTION APPOINTIN6, REAPPOINTING� AND CONFIRMING MEMBERS
TO COMMISSIONS. BOARDS. AND SIIBCOMMITTEES FOR THE YEAR 1971:
The Council pointed out that they would like to have the appointment of Tim
Breider to the Joint Law �nforcement Council added to the Resolution with
Councilman Kelshaw the alternate.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #9-1971. Seconded by Councilman
Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
Councilman Liebl said that he wished the record to show on the vote for the
Resolution that he would vote nay for that portion appointing Councilman Harris
Mayor Pro tem.
CONSIDERA.TION OF DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRSAL PLANT WEST OF MINNEAPOLIS HOUSE
FURNISHINGS STORE ON MISSISSIPPI STREET, REOUEST BY RAO CORPORATION�
The City Engineer said that this proposed development is along Mississippi
Street between Minneapolis House Furnishings and the railroad txacks. There is
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� close to five acres of property. Al1 the property up to Main Street is zoned
industra.al and east is commercial. On Page 20 of the Agenda there is the
proposed layout of the building. The plant is engaged primarily in the manu-
facture of custom sheet metal shapes, stampings and stamping assemhlies.
Their interest in coming be£ore the Council is, they want to know that this
type of industry is satisfactory in this type of zoning. There may be future
expansion onto the commercial property and in that case they would have to
rezone and they would like to know that this would be looked f_avorably upon.
There is a state aid road designation that would connect onto Main Street
that could not be put in if the plant is allowed. Their representatives,
Mr. Robert Olson, Jr. and Sr. are present ton�,ght.
Mayor Kirkham said that this would be an excellent opportunity to close the
access to Mississippi Street. The advantage would be to keep traffic out of
the residential area. This would help to keep the residential area to the
south residenta.al only.
The City Engineer said that he has reviewed their plan and they want to be sure
they would be welcome in Fridley and if they move into the City, they would
not have any future problems. Their business makes no noise or smoke and there
would not be a heavy amount of traffic generated. The truck traffic would be
very minimal,
Councilman Breider asked if they do any plating. Mr. Robert Olson Sr. said no.
, The painting and plating is done by other contractors. Councilman Kelshaw
asked what size the trucks would be. Mr. Olson Sr, said normal trucks would be
hauling materials in and out. There would be 4 to 6 trucks a day. Occasionally
there would be a flat bed coming in, but that would not average one a week.
The trucks would be smaller trucks and most of their traffic would be to Onans.
He said that the satisfaction of Onans with Fridley is one of the reasons for
their proposed relocation in Fridley. He said that they would not be coming in
here if they did not think they would make good neighbors. They want to
maintain the wooded area and they intend to keep the truck traffic toward the
railroad right oP way. They did not intend their plant to be an eyesore.
Councilman Liebl asked if the street would not have to have a Public Hearing for
the vacation. The City Engineer said that the street right of way was never
acquired, so it would �ust be a matter of taking off the state aid designation.
Councilman Harris said welcome to the community and that it sounded like they
would be a good neighbor and an asset to the community. The City Engineer said
that if they expand in the future to double their building from their proposal
on Page 20 of the Agenda, 100' of the building would be on commercial zoning
and would necessitate rezoning. Councilman Sreider wondered if this Council
could commit themselves until the rezoning was completed. Councilman Haxris
said that they hoped to grow to utilize the property. He was sure that they
understand that the Counca.l would be bound to go through the legal procedure of
the Public Hearing for the rezoning. Mr. Robert Olson Sr. said that after the
rezoning, there would still be about 150' of commercial area left open He
, added that they are still about two years away from construction. Councilman
Breider pointed out that the Council may be changed by the time they want
their rezoning. Councilman Harris said that all they need at this ta.me is
concept approval.
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MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the concept of RAO as outlined in �
the letter rece�.ved .7anuary 18, 1971 for the proposed plan for building in the
area designated as Lowell's Addita.on. Acceptance for concurrence of the
concept approval does not remove the responsibility of the Council to have
the Public Hearing for the rezoning if the addita.onal land area is needed.
The petition would have to meet the rezoning requirements. Seconded by
Councilman Lieb1. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO COMPLETE ITEM9 SPELLED OUT IN THE AGREEMENT
EOR REZONING ALONG 69TH AVENUE (ZOA #69-OSA):
The City �ngineer said that the first reading of the Ordinance has been held
and if the gentleman would give a 60' strip of land and acquire Out.Iot 1 and
donate it to the City, the second reading would be held. He has been unable to
acquire the property. The gentleman who owns the property to the west is
present in the audience. The City has been working to develop park land east
of Central. The City does own parcels to the west. I3e recommended that the
first reading be gone through again.
P'Ir. Floyd Foslien, 3345 Universzty Avenue N.E., said that he was at the
Planning Commission Meeting some time ago and this is new to him. He got a
call last week asking about the property. He said that he understood that the
rezoning was contingent upon Mr. Edward Pexry obtaining his land. He said that
he does own land ad7acent to his. He believed that it was Outlot #1 that the �
City was interested in obtaining. There are two lots neax there that are high
enouqh to support housing. He said that he mention to Mr. Perry that maylae
something could be worked out if his interest was rezoning the land ad�acent
to his. If there is interest, he would get a.n touch with him.
The City Engineer showed the whole area an the overhead pro7ector and ex-
plained that the area shown in green is the area the City is interested in £or
park land. Councilman Harris said that this land is unbuildable for homes,
and that it is beautiful land. Mr. Foslien said that Lots 10 and 11 could be
used for building homes.
The City Engineer said that if Mr. Foslien is willing to proceed and give the
necessary land, he should make an application for rezoning and the Ci'ty would
work wzth him to get control of Outlot l. He said that his recommendation is
to deny the time extension request and go thxough the first reading of the
Ordinance again. Councilman Harris asked how big the parcel of land was that
NLr. Foslien had. Mr. Foslien raplied that it is about 200' wide.
The Acting City Manager asked how long after the Public Hearing could the Pirst
reading be held. Can the first reading be held again wrthout another Public
Hearing� The City Attorney said that he would think that it would require
another Public Hearing. The Council has been us�xng the policy of 6 months
between the first and second reading. He asked when the first reading was.
Councilman Liebl said that �.t was a.n October, 1969. He added that he thought
that he felt that the City Engineer's recommendation was correct and that both ,
of the propertzes should be done together.
Mr. Foslien sazd that he was not sure whether he would of£er it for sale to
P1r. Perry or whether he would build on it himself. He said that his work is
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� apartment building and that he has built a 109 una.t apartment complex that was
F H.A. approved. Counci].man Harris commented that the building would have to
be a long narrow structure. Mr. Foslien said that the construction would prob-
ably have the parking up near 69th to utilize the creek aesthetically. Mayor
Kirkham asked Mr. Foslien if he intended to petition for rezoninq. Mr. Foslien
said that he may. Councilman Harris told him that if he makes a petition for
rezoning, the Council would be glad to hear it.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to deny the request for extension of time for
Rezoning ZOA #69-08A. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Ka.rkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
C�NSIDERATIDN OF FLOOD INSURANCE INFORMATION:
Councilman Liebl said that he thought they should inform the people before the
City should designate the area as a flood plain. This would be a help to these
people but it would also restrict the area. Councilman Harris asked what
restrictions there would be on the area. The City Engineer said that the area
would have to be designated a flood plaa.n, and if so, there would be restrictions
on building. Mo5t of the homes in Riverview Heights are protected somewhat by
the elevated roadway, but there are about eight homes south of 79th which may
benefit.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the infoxmation supplied by the City
, Engineer and the Planning Assistant. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSIDN REGARDING 77TH AN➢ 79TH AVENUE RAZLROAD CROSSING AND OTHER RELATED
ITEMS.
Councilman Breider said that he had asked that this be put on the Agenda in
respbnse to a petition regarding the crossings. The City Engineer said that
recently there was a sera.ous accident at the 77th Avenue crossing causing three
deaths. Councilman Harris said that he understood that the car ran into the
train. The City Engineer said that the crossing a.s marked with a stop sign.
The accident happened at night so there were train lights and the traa.n
whistles for the crossing, but still the car ran into the train. The general
feeling was that the windows o£ the car were fogged. There are no other re-
corded accidents at this crossing. The Council action would be to hold a
Public Hearing to see if this crossing should be closed. If eliminated, the
application would have to go to the Public Service Commission. Councilman
Breider asked when the Public Hearing could be held. The City Engineer said
that he would be ready in March. Councilman Harris said that they would have
to take into consideration the existing land use. He asked if there was a
railroad crossing near Liberty Street and the City Engineer said yes, there
is no warning sign. Councilman Harxis said that the parcel to the east would
then have no access and it would be an isolated 40 acres. The City Engineer
said that the plans are to relocate the crossings at 79th Avenue and 83rd Avenue.
There is an Ashton connection. Mr. Richard Harris said that taking out the 77th
, Avenue crossing would isolate a few people. There are a few homes in there. He
�elt that if the 77th Avenue crossinq is eluninated, there would have to be
something done about connecting 79th Avenue with University. The 79th Avenue
crossing would open the area up.
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Councilman Breider agreed that this would aerate the area, however, he would not �
care to aerate that area onto East River Road. He did not want to see more
truck traffic generated for East River Road. He saa.d that he would like to
see the traffic go to Universrty Avenue at 83rd Avenue. Councilman Harris said
that he assumed that people living in this area would orientate themselves
toward East Ra.ver Road. Counca.lman Breider said that nobody would try to cross
over from East River Road to University Avenue once the area gets developed
with industry. Mr. Richard Harris said that Onaway Addition does not lend
itself to large corporation use because it is an old plat and it is cut up into
small parcels. Councilman Breider said that if it is opened up to industrial
use there would be a steady stream of traffic trying to get out at 79th Avenue.
He suggested that it would behoove the Council to obtain Bloomington and Edina's
traffic study patterns. They have �ust done some work in this area.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to hold the Public Hearing for the closing of
the 77th Avenue crossing at the Public Hearing Meeting in March. 5econded by
Councilman Liebl.
Councilman Harris said that he would hate to set the Public Hearing date, then
not have the information available. He would rather get the information first.
Councilman Breider asked if the City Engineer could have the information from
Bloomington and Edina by the first Meeting in February. The City Engineer said
that he would try to get the informata.on by then.
A member of the audience said that with a crossing at Osborne Road, 79th Avenue �
and 83rd Avenue there should not be any congestion. He said that he has done
traffic studies.
MOTION WITHDRAWN by Councilman Breider with the agreement of Councilman Liebl.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to direct the City Engineer to supply the Council
with information at the next Regular Council Meeting. Seconded by Councilman
Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE EXISTING CODE REQUIRING GARAGES WITH SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING AND OTHER APPURTENANT INFORMATION:
Councilman Harris said that he wished to be brought up to date in regard to
the requirement for garages. There have been instances where the home is
placed in the center of the lot, then the people must come back for a variance
when they want to build a garage.
The City Engineer said that there are certain lots not suited for attached
garages. Last year there were 41 permits issued for single family homes and there
was only one that did not have an attached garage. This was for a substandard
lot in Riverview Heights, and there was no possible way there could be an
attached garage built. The forty permits were with attached garages.
Councilman Harris questioned why there was not the same terminology in Section '
2, A& B. The City Engineer said that it was felt that if there was a lot
split granted, there should be additional restrictions. Councilman Harris said
that he would encourage the building of attached garages. The City Engineer said
that with all new homes, they are encouraged to build the attached garage and
there has been no problem. The Acting City Manager wondered if they should not
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be double garages. In many instances with an older home with a single attached
garage, the home owner is forced to rebuild to gain a double garage. The City
Engineer pointed out that before passage of the Zoning Ordinance, there was no
requirement for an attached garage so this is a big 7ump for the Crty.
Mayor Kirkham commented that there is no way of adding onto his garage to make
it a double, and he wished that it had been a requirement when his house was
built.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the information from the City Engineer
and instruc� that it be put back on the Agenda at the next Regular Meeting.
Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carxied unanimously.
CON51DERATION OF VACATION OF CERTAIN RIGHT OF WAY ALONG T.H. #47 EAST SERVIC�
ROAD TO FACILITATE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR SERVIC� RDAD LOOPBACKS AT
615T AVENUE AND 57TA AVENUE. INTERSECTIODi WITH T.H. #47 AND SETTING THE
PUBLIC HEARING DATE:
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to set the Public Hearing for the vacation of
propexty fox the loopbacks for February 8, 1971. Seconded by Councilman
Kelshaw, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the
motion carried unanimously.
CON5IDERATION OF ACOUISITION OF ACCESS EASEMENT TO 1152 NORTON AVENUE:
The City Engineer explained that thexe are two homes using a common driveway.
The necessity for an access easement comes about because of a neighborhood
fued. Mr. Louis Gray is aska.ng $150 for the easement
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to authorize acquisition of the easement fY'om
Mr. Louis Gray for $150.00. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the mot�on carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #10-1971 - A RESOLUTION ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLAN5, SPECIFICATIONS
AND ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF: REPAIR, RESWENATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF
LOCKE LAKE DAM:
The City Engineer said that he has already made a report to the Council in
reqard to the improvement of Locke Lake Dam. It will take $5200 for the
immediate necessary repairs; another $15,000 for re7uvenation and $52,000 for
totally rebuilding the dam. He questioned how the Council would handle the
funding. Should rt be assessed, and if so, how much�
The City Attorney said that the people on the lake would be benefitting from
the re�uvenation of the dam and should be assessed. Councilman Liebl said that
he did not feel that the reconstruction should come out of general funds except
for the $5200 for the repair work, as that is necessary maintenance. Mayor
Kirkham said that the whole City does benefit from the lake, but the lions
share o£ the benefrt is with the people living on the lake
The City Engineer said that the $5200 is immediately necessary as preventive
maintenance. Whether to put in the improvement at $15,000 or $52,000 would be
the people's choiae, but he would have to recommend the $15,000 �ob as the other
is very expensive.
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Councilman Harris said that thzs dam has been there for many years. The ,
people pay an additional amount in taxes for having lakeshore property and they
would not like to lose it. Councilman Breider felt that the $15,000 or $52,000
would have to be assessed, but the $5200 would be considered maintenance and
paid by City funds. He added that it could be considered the same as a street.
The maintenance funds come from the City, but the improvement is assessed.
Mayor Kirkham asked Yf there is $5200 available. The Acting City Manager said
that there is no specific money provided, but there is the emergency fund. He
added that if the dam is completely redone, it would be handled like any other
.rmprovement pro�ect.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #10-1971 and further authorize
$5200 for the repair to be borne by general City maintenance funds. The City
will hold the Pul�lic Hearing and make it known to the people that the maintenance
will not be yearly, but only once, and the further re�uvenation will be assessed.
The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
The City Engineer pointed out that the future problems will be increasing
because of the increased flow of water as the area upstream develops.
RESOLUTION #11-1971 - A RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND CIILLING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN INIPROVEMENTS:
REPAIR, REJWENATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF LOCKE LAKE DAM:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #11-1971. The motion was �
seconded and upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the
motion carried unanimously.
�l - A RESOLUTION QRDERING PRELIMSNARY PLANS, SPECIFIC�TIONS AND
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MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #12-1971. Seconded by Councilman
Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried unanimously.
R�SOLUTION #13-1971 - A RESOLUTION RECESVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND CALLING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS:
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1970-4, ADDENDUM #3:
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Resolution #13-1971. Seconded by Councilman
Harris. Upon a voa.ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Rirkham declared the motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #14-1971 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORI.ZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON LOT 7, SLOCK 1� ERCO'S 1ST ADDITION:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #14-1971. Seconded by Council-
man Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all votzng aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the '
motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #15-1971 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING
AND COMBINING OF SPECIAL ASSE55MENTS ON LOTS 6 THROUGH 10� BLOCK 8� SPRING
BROOK PARK ADDITION:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #15-1971. Seconded by
Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham de-
clared the motion carried unanimously.
CONFIRMATION OF ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICERS TO THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Assistant Chiefs
Arthur Olson
LeRoy Blomster
5ecretary
Vern Barnes
Chief of Fire Prevention Bureau
Robert D Aldrich
Captains
Lawrence Peka
Merle Longerbone
Tom Kelly
Trustee - 3 Year Term
Charles McKusick
Assistant Chief of the Fire Preventa,on Bureau
Edward Ellis
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to confirm the elected and appointed officers of
the Fire Department. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voa.ce vote, al�
votiny aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
CLAIMS:
MOTION by Councilman Harra.s to approve payment of General Claims #24107 through
#24219 and Liquor Claims #5164 through #5234. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried
unanimausly.
LICENSES:
Multiple Dwellinq
Name
LeROy W. Drew
265 Griggs-Midway Bldg.
St. Paul, Minn.
Service Station
Michaelson Shell Service
7610 University Avenue
Fridley, Minnesota
Address
1441 73rd Avenu2 N.E.
By: Leslie Michaelson
Units Fee
18 $18.00
Approved By
Building Inspector
Fire Inspector
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LICENSES CONTINUED:
General Contractor
Naugle-Leck, Inc.
714 Baker Building
Minneapolis, Minnesota
White Oak Builders, Inc.
5114 Long Lake Road
New Brighton, Minnesota
By: Mark J. Dougall
By: Thomas Swanson
Boda Construction Company
11260 Buchannan Road N.E.
Blaine, Minnesota By Thomas Boda
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Approved By
Building Inspector
Building Inspector
Building Inspector
MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the licenses as presented. Seconded
by Councilman Kelshaw, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
ESTIMATES:
Samuel D. Finkelstein
1217 Foshay Tower
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
Costs in respect to Parcel 3000 being deleted from
condemnation. Fridley Condemnation #31257, North Park $ 500.00
Minn-KOta Excavation Co.
Osseo
M1.nnesota
PARTIAL Estimate #6 for Street Improvement Project
St. 1970-1
Berglund-Johnson, Inc.
Excelsior
Minnesota 55331
PARTIAL Estimate #7 far Water Improvement Pro�ect
No. 95, Schedule B
Minn-Kota Excavation Co.
Osseo
Minnesota
PARTIAL Estimate #5 for Street Improvement Project
St. 197D-2
$ 8,280.01
$18,647.00
$ 927.95
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Comstock and Davis, Inc.
Consulting Engineers
1446 County Road "J"
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432
Fos the fuxnishing of resident inspection and
resident supervision fox the staking out of the
following construction work:
PARTIAL Estimate #15 for Water Improvement Pro�ect
No. 94 from November 2 through December 31, 1970
PARTIAL Estimate #2 for Sanitary SeWer and Storm
SeWer Improvement Pro7ect No. 100 Erom November 30
through December 31, 1970
PARTIAL Estunate #8 for Water ImproVement Project
No. 95, Schedule B£rom Novembex 30 through
December 31, 1970
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$ 92.47
$ 426.40
$1,833.13
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to approve payment of the estimates as presented.
Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously
COMMUNICATIONS:
A. NORTHERN STATES POWER: INSTALLATION OF STREET
MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the communication from Northern States
Power dated January 11, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously.
GEORGE BALTHAZOR, DOUBLE BUNGALDW, 1374 HIGHWAY #100:
Councilman Kelshaw reported that he had received a call questioning the
status of this property. He believed that there were still three families
residing there.
The Council directed that this be researched and brought back at the next
Regular Council Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Kirkham declared the Regular Council
Meeting of January 18, 1971 ad�ouxned at 12•50 A.M.
�Res ectfully submitted,
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, �JUel Mercer
Secretary to the City Council
Jack O. Kirkham
Mayor