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11/15/1971 - 000177781 `��'�' �t THE MIi�TUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Ok' NOVEMBER 15, 1971 ' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Kirkham led the Council and the audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. INVOCATION: Reverend Mark Denyes, Fridley Assembly of God, offered the Invocation. Mayor Kirkham called the Regular Council Meeting of November 15� 1971 to order at 7.35 P.M. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Liebl, Harris, Breider, Kelshaw, Kirkham MEMBERS ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1, 1971: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of November 1, 1971 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. � Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE CANVASS OF VOTES MEETING OF NOVENIBER 4, 1971: MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to adopt the Minutes of the Canvass o£ Votes Meeting of November 4, 1971. Seconded by Counca.lman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carra.ed unanimously. APPROVAL OF THE YlINUTES OF THE SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 1971 MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to adopt the Minutes of the Special Public Hearing Meeting of November 8, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanicnously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA• Mayor Kirkham said there were a number of items to add to the Agenda as follows: 20A. Christmas Tree Lot Permit for ponald Chies 23A. Park Construction Company: Of£-duty Policemen for Traffic 23B. Park Construction Company: Blasting Report 25. Appointment (Paula R. Long) Under Communications: , D. Karen Dove: Complaint - Park Construction Company E. Office of Local & Urban Af£airs: North Park Acquisition F. Fridley Jaycees: Prayer Breakfast Mayor Kirkham said he would �lso like to move #18 (Resolution on St. 1972-1 and St. 1972-2) to the first item in new business as there were people present on this item. ���� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1971 PAGE 2 � MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt the Agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. VISITORS Mr. C.L. McCline� 4009 Arthur Street, Columbia Decision on Use of Substandard Lots: Mr. McCla.ne said he had appeared before the Council previously on the matter of variances requested to enable them to use 40' lots. At that time the Council asked for some direction from the Planning Commission on what to do with these substandard lots, and asked if there had been any answer yet. He added that he did not know what their position was with the unbuildable lots. Councilman Liebl said that he had talked to the �.nterested parties and advised them that this be brought before the Council. He had made a motion to a.nstruct the Administration ox the Planning Commission to make a recommendation to the Council on the policy to use �or tIzese substandard lots. To date the Council has not received anything from them, and tIiere is nothing on the Agenda tonight concerning this. He felt on lots of such size, the Council should have some sort of policy. Councilman Harris agreed and said that this rtem should be on the Planning Commission Agenda before it comes back to the Council. � The Crty Engineer said they did discuss this, but did not go into detail. There has been some checking on•lots in Hyde Park and Plymouth Addition that are sub- standard. The study should include how many lots are vacant and any rule made should apply to every 4Q' substandard 1ot. The Planning Commission has been involved in quite a few hearings and has not had time to deal with this prob- lem, but he would point out to them there is some urgency. Mayor Kirkham asked that this item be given some priority on their next Agenda. Mr. McCline said he would appreciate it as he does have a buyer standing by. Park Construction Company_ Complaints on Blasting and Burning. Mr. Winston Jacobson, 121 79th Way N.E , said that last Tuesday Park Construction Company lit a torch to a pile of trees and he called the Fire Chief c,n Wednes- day to find out why they could burn and he could not. He was told a permit has been issued by the Pollution Control Agency, and subsequently by Fridley. I3e said he talked to the PCA and was told that Park Construction Company was going to use a new method of burning trees. He said he advised them at the PCA office that Park was not using any new method, they were 7ust burning trees. This fire was left burning unattended at na.ght and he brought this fact to the attention of the Fire Chief and the Finance Director. Friday and Saturday it was still burning. It seems the only thing they wexe doing differently was to make several small piles rather than one big pile, but he still gets the black smoke at his house. He said since Park Construction Company does not seem to be able to follow the rules of the permit, he would like to see Fridley revoke their burning permit. ' Mr. Anthony Pikus, 4036 N.E. Main Street, said he had some comments to make regarding the blasting by Park Construction Company. Has house is cracking and the plaster is falling out. Earlier at the meetings the people were assured there would be no damage to the peoples' houses and they would not notice the blasting. The permit was revoked in Columbia Heights, and he added that his house I � ' � •�I ', REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1971 PAGE 3 is falling apart more every day. He said he had called Councilman Liebl and , a number of other peopZe and has been assured the damage �aould be paid £or. He wondered when the damage would be fixed. He thought they had a level on the blasting so it would not affect the houses. Councilman Liebl said yes, Mr. Pikus did call him. He said when the Council authorized the blasting permit, they considered the fact that Fridley does have an agreement with Burlington Northern wherein they assure Fridley they would take out enough insurance to adequately cover any liability for damage. They also toZd Fridley they would install measuring devices. He said he has talked to Mayor Nawrocki of Columbia Heights and they are having a special Council meeta.ng tomght in regard to Park Construction's blasting permit. Mayor Nawrocki would like to see some cooperation between Fridley and Columbia Heiahts for the protection of our citizens. Councilman Liebl said his recom- mendation would be to have the Building Inspector go down this week and take a survey of all the property involved. There should be pictures taken as proof of the damage done in the past few weeks. Fridley cannot stop the company from doing their �ob. Columbia Heights and Fridley have committed themselves to the completion of the modern railroad yard, but they did try to protect the people by making sure the company would carry enough liability insurance. The City is obligated to do everything possible to protect these peoples' rights. Councilman Kelshaw asked Mr. Pikus if his house was inspected before the blasting Mr. Pikus said no, it was missed when the rest of the homes were � checked. He asked for an inspection, but no one came out. He added that he also had his own insurance on his house. Councilman Kelshaw said if there was damage done, to contact Park Construction Company's insurance company and file a claim rather than his own insurance company. Mr. Pikus asked if he could not be assured by Fridley that the blasting would be at a lower level. He asked if they could use as much powder as they want to? Mr. Robert Aldrich, Fire Prevention Bureau Chief, said he has talked to most of these people from time to time. He said he was no expert in this field, but as near as he could gather, there would be no structural damage below 2.0" per second according to the figures furnished by the Bureau of Mines. Most of the seismograph readings have been well within the accepted range. He said he could not say some homes have not been damaged, but it would be unwise to try to make a settlement when Park is still blasting. The Council Secretary reported that Mr. Gerald McDonald of Park Construction Company had been at the Council Meeting, but had to leave to attend a Council meeting in Columbia Heights, but had said he would come back up to Fridley as soon as he could. Councilman Liebl said that Frzdley has committed i'tself to getting this �ob done, but it is the City's duty to help these people as much as possible i£ they do have damage. He said he understood Mr. Zimmer, 4021 California Street, has had some damage in his basement. Mr. Pikus asked if Fridley was assuring the residents that the damage would be repaired and Mayor Kirkham said the ' agreement provides that proof must be furnished, and the company must have liability insurance. As the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau advises, it would be better to wait until after the blasting is compleied to file any claims. t 6'i �5 � ..'.t i9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1971 PAGE 4 ' The City Attorney suggested there be a �oint meeting between the two cities, Burlinqton Northern and Park Construction, so that the limitations would be uniform, if such is not already the case. He said he seemed to recall seeing some correspondence wherein Park Construction agreed to limit the amount of powder in each blast, and this should be investigated to see if they are sticking to that. It may be that the amount of powder may be reduced further. Counca.lman Liebl said that he believed they have reduced rt already. The City Attorney said these complaints may be based on the blasting be£ore the reduction. Mr. Pikus said that he was talking about what has been happening the last few days. The blasts shake the whole house, and if this continues until next spring, there will have to be a new house built, Mayor Kirkham said the suggestion of the City Attorney was a good one, that the two cities should meet and try to get the level of the blasting down to where it is not affecting the neighbors. He said he would proma.se a meeting with Columbia xeights. Mr. P1kus said they �ust had a new ceiling put in their living room and it is already cracked. Mayor Kirkham said that the Fridley sta�f will also make an inspection so that Fridley will have its own record. Mr. Forrest Cornelius, 4020 Main Street, said that the fa.gures £rom the Bureau of Mines are wrong. Park Construction is now in 15 feet o£ rock, and it seems they do not know how to proceed because of the deep rock. They were supposed � to be done in Fridley in about two months. I-Ie said he has a new house and it now has hairline cracks. He questioned what was happening to his footinqs and foundation. There may be damage there, but to prove rt, it would have to be dug up. It �ust seems that nobody cares. Mayor Kirkham asked if he had registered a complaint with Fridley and Mr. Cornelius said no. Mayor Kirkham said that Fridley responds to the complaints we receive. Fridley is going to be working with Colvmbia Heights and will be getting i-ogether with Park Con- struction. Councilman Harris said the Council is concerned with the residents in this area, and he suggested that excerpts be taken from the agreement concerninq the blasting and sent to these partzes. Mr. Cornelius asked if there was anything in the agreement ahout dusty conditions and Councilman Breider said yes. Mr. Cornelius said he had talked to Park Construction and was told there was no agreement. Councilman Harris said there is an agreement, and this was why he made the suggestion to send portions of the agreement out to the people con- cerned with what they feel are violations. Mr. Cornelius said that Thursday and Eriday Columbia Heights took seismograph readings. He read them and they were from .8 to .9, however, with the .8 reading there were more vibrations than with the .9 reading. He asked them why this should be and they did not know. The figures they use as guidelines axe obtained from the Bureau of Mines. Councilman Breider asked if the Fire Prevention Bureau Chief had checked the , a.nsurance reports to see if there were pictures and what back-up data they had. The Fire Prevention Bureau Chief said no, but there were on-site in- spections made. This was to be completed, and he assumed this was for the houses in Fra.dley. Counca.lman Harris said yes, this was part of the agree- ment. Mr. Cornelius said he was told by an insurance man to £ile a claim, but why file a claim when the blasting a.s not done? He said he does not want to file a claim - he does not want damaqe to his home. � :� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1971 PAGE 5 MOTION by Councilman Liebl to instruct the Building Inspector to inspect both , interior and exterior of the homes in Fridley involved next to the construction pro7ect. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Mrs. Pikus asked if they were going to continue blasting, and added that their living room ceiling was already cracked. Mr. Cornelius said this was like a cancer - you cannot see damage done in the ground to the footings and foundations_ Mr. Henry Zimmer, 4021 California Street, said that if the Council would revoke the permit to blast until a full inspection is made, the company would come around and state the damage would be taken care of. He said he had a stucco house that is cracked, and there is an apartment house near him that is cracked also. Mr, Dick Smith (Barton Construction) has checked the houses and he is telling people that their houses are poorly constructed and the cracks were there before. He said they were caused by the cold weather. Mr. Smith has said they would buy the paint to paint over for the inside, but Mr. Zimmer said he did not know what could be done with the stucco. If Park's pexmit was revoked, it would force them to come before the Council to get it rein- stated. THE VOTE upon the motion, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayar Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. Nlrs. Pikus said then until this is checked out, they will continue blasting. Councilman Harris said that the Council expects Nlr. McDOnald to attend the � meeting later this evening and then Fridley will have a report on what has been done a.n Columbia Heights. This will have an impact on Fridley's decision. Fridley will be moving on this the first thing in the morning. Mrs. Pikus said that her bathroom ceiling is tiled, which is unusual, and the grouting is falling out. She had Mr. McDonald come to her house and she was told by Mr. McDOnald that he regrouts every year. Councilman Breider asked the Fire Prevention Bureau Chief aUout Park's burning violation. Mr. Aldrich said that he had informed Mr. McDonald when he received the complaint about leaving the burning unattended, that his permit was in 7eopardy, and that it had to be attended. Friday night they bulldozed the site and piled dirt on it, and obviously thought it was out, but it was not. Saturday night he went up there and it was still burning. He said he knew of no special method of burning. Councilman Kelshaw asked if the permit was granted by the PCA on the basis that there was some new method of burning. Mr. Jacobson said that is what he was told. Councilman Kelshaw asked if Fridley granted the permrt on the basis that the PCA authorized it. The Fire Prevention Bureau Chief said that if anyone wants to burn, he makes application to the PCA through his office and he forwards it on. If the PCA approves the permit, then Fridley has to approve rt. Councilman Liebl wondered if Fridley could not revoke the permit if there was a violation. The City Attorney asked if the permit was from the PC.A or the City. The Fire Prevention Bureau Chief said it is from both. The City cannot give a permit without PCA approval. Councilman Breider said that Park Construction has been notified and if they are in violation once more, the permit will be revoked. The Fire Prevention , Bureau Chief said yes, this is what he told them this morning. � L� r' � � _ . ( REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15� 1971 PAGE 6 � ORDSNANCE #495 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET EOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1972: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Ordinance #495 on second reading, waive the reading and order puhlication. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a roll call vote, Kirkham, Liebl, Harris, Breider and Kelshaw voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF ISSUING LIQUOR LICENSES, SHOREWOOD LOUNGE AND EAST RIVER ROAD LOUNGE: Mr• Connie Rallis said he comes before the Council tonight as a complainer, not as a pleader. He has over $lOD,000 tied up in the remodeling, and has not collected a dime. The wntract for deed has been signed by the Mayor and City Manager, but he had not received it. The roo£ is on and he would like to start moving ha.s equipment in, but he badly needs these licenses to do that. The City Manager called the Counca.l's attention to the progress report the Building Inspection Department made this day at both locations. They state the contractor estimates the construction to be approximately 50o completed. This is more substantial than at the ]ast meeting. Mr. Rallis said they wanted to start work and this is holding them up. The Crty Manager said that even if the licenses are authorized now, there would be at least a 10 day lag because of the details involved in the actual txansfex of the property. There would have to be an inventory taken o£ the stock on hand. The employees have already been � ga.ven their nota.ce in compliance with the union agreement. Councilman Liebl said the Nicklows have invested a considerable amount of money and now need their licenses to proceed £urther. Mr. Rallis explained that they have equipment worth thousands of dollars and before they put it in, they have to be the ownexs and someone has to be there. MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to grant the liquor licenses for Shorewood Lounge and the East Ra.ver Road Lounge based on the report received this date, to be effective November 29, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Harris. The City Attorney asked when they would be ready to serve £ood and Mr. Rallis replied he thought the latter part of December. THE VOTE upon the motion, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL REVIEW: TOWNfIOUSE DEVELOPMENT, FEET OF NEa OF THE NE� OF SECTION 13: (Tabled 11-1-71) The City Engineer said that the report on the two types o£ FHA programs can be found in the Council Agenda. Mr. Frank Reese, Architect for the Development, came forward and showed an elevation and the plans on the easel. Each building will have six three bed- room units. There will be bra.ck facinq up to the second floor level. The � distance from the front door to the garage is about 75 feet and the distance from the back o£ one building to anothex would be between 55' to 65'. The un�.ts along 69th Avenue have brick fireplaces. The sides of the garages along 69th Avenue will be brick. The other material used is prefinished paneling which has a 15 year guarantee and seems to be very permanent. The center units in each builda.ng protrude S feet in front of the other umts on �_`J'�; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15� 1971 PAGE 7 each side to give an interesting shadow effect. Councilman Harris asked how , the backs of the buildings are treated. Mr. Reese said they are using dif- ferent color stains along with the large sliding patio doors. There is no brick in the back of the buildings. Councilman Harris asked i� it was correct there were five fireplaces for 141 units and Mr. Reese said yes. Councilman Harris said that using the multiple units concept and applying it to town- houses, there is a requirement that 50% of the construction materials be some- thiny other than wood. NLr. Sim Wiensch, Partner, commented that in that case, Fridley could not accept Frank Lloyd Wright. He continued that originally the plans were for 200 apartments to be rented at a]�out $150 -$190 and this has been cut down to 141 units with a rent of $270. Councilman Breider asked if the brick colors would be staggered and Mr. Reese said yes. He then asked how many units total would have brick fronts and Mr. Reese replied 72. Councilman Breider asked what they would use to treat the plywood panels in 15 years when the guarantee runs out. Mr. Reese said some type of acrylic paint rather than a lead or oil paint. He added that there are guarantees being given on this type of paint now too. Councilman Harris said he noticed on the buildings behind Lynwood Bowl, there was some problems with the paint peeling. Mr. Wiensch said the problem stemmed from the fact the paint was put on the gutters and down-spouts right away and it should have waited a year. If not properly prepared the paint will not stay on. They were painted in November, which is not a good time to paint. Mr. Wiensch said he was not too happy with the use of the prefinished panels either, because of the maintenance and suggested they could be stucco. Mr. Reese showed a salnple of the paneling at the Council table and said he had it on his home for 13 years and there has been no pro- � blems with fading. A lot of research went into what materials were used on other townhouses that were most durable. Mr. Wa.ensch said there may be a problem of water catching in that area and there could be paint peeling, therefore, he would favor stucco. Councilman Harris agreed he would like to see something other than the panels. He asked if there was a single door, or if there was some sort of storm or screen door. Mr. Wiensch said there would be a single door guaranteed for 20 years with no storm or screen floox. He added the units would be centrally air conditioned, so there would be no need for a screen door. Councilman Harris asked what type of windows would be used. Mr. Reese said they would be aluminum with an anodized coating put on at the £actory. There would be concrete steps in front. Councilman Harris asked if there would be window wells and if they would be covered. Mr. Wiensch said the window wells are about � in and '� out of the ground,so they would not be covered. Councilman Liebl asked Mr. Larson with the additional brick, stucco and fire- places on 69th, what is the cost per unit. Mr. Larson said about $22,000 in construction costs before adding the brick and fireplaces. Councilman Liebl asked if they were all three bedroom units with full basements and the full compliment of appliances and Mr. Larson said yes. Councilman Harris asked iE the garage is included in the price of the rent and Mr. Larson said yes, a garage is assigned to each tenant. Councilman Liebl commented that they have come a long way from what they originally proposed. Councilman Harris asked how many different types of brick they would He using. , Mr. Reese said probably four. Mr. Wiensch added that they have hired an artist to coordinate the colors. �� �5 l �sv � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1971 PAGE 8 , The City Engineer said he would like to point out that if the Counca.l approves this plan, there are still things required a.n the Code they will have to do, such as curbing on 69th Avenue. At the last meeting, he mentioned that the developer should provide access to the park along with six parking spaces. His department also feels there should be additional parking space provided. There are two parking spaces provided for each three bedroom unit, but the ordinance for R-3 requires 2i parking spaces. Perhaps a compromise would be to provide 2� parking spaces for each unit. There is room for this. Mr. Wiensch said they would provide the park access and the six parking spaces by the park. They feel there would probably be 50� of the tenants with 2 cars and SOa with 1 car. The ordinance is for apartments, not townhouses. He would like to point out that with the addition of every new parking space, some green area is lost, They would be willing to sign a letter that they will put in the adda.tional parking if it proves necessary, but they would hate to put in unused blacktop at the expense of losing some green area. He added that as a rule you do not get individuals renting townhouses, you get families. The City Attorney suggested the City Engineer and the Architect might delineate on the plans where the additional 35 parking spaces would be located if they should be needed. MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the plans with the following stipu- lations: #1. The wood panels are to be removed and replaced with stucco. � #2• There are to be five fireplaces on 69th Avenue. #3. The sades of the garages £aoing 69th Avenue are to be bricked. #4. The colors of the brick are to be staggered to achieve a pleasx.ng effect. #5. Receipt o£ a letter from the developers they will agree to put in an additional 35 parking spaces if it proves necessary after review 18 months after completion of the pro7ect. A map is to be included deli- neating the location oi the parka.ng spaces. #6. They wa.11 provide access to the park and six additional parking spaces by the park. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ka.rkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #147-1971 - ORDERSNG IMPROVEMENT AND FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND E5TIMATES OF COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1972-1 & ST. 1972-2 (MSAS): The Council noted that the petition against the improvement of Clover Place has been withdrawn as the people have changed their minds. MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to adopt Resolution #147-1971. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voa.ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ktrkham declared the motion carried unanimously. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR REZONING REQUEST ZOA #71-07 WAY DAR LAND � CORPORATION BY WAYNE PETERSON TO REZONE FROM R-3 TO C-2 THAT AREA GENERALLY LOCA`PED ON THE EAST SERVICE DRIVE OF T.H. #47 NORTH OF 53RD AVESNE: MOTION by Councilman Liebl to approve the ordinance on first reading and waive the reading• Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. �. `� � �. � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1971 PAGE 9 Councilman Harris asked if this would affect in any way the City's plans to request the Highway Department to move their fence so Fridley can use the land by the highway for a park. The City Engineer said it would have no effect. He suggested getting a letter from the developers agreeing to pave the alley at no cost to the ad7oining property owners. He hoped the other two gas stations would also agree to this to get the alley opened through. Mr. Leonard Samuelson said he would agree to this and thought the gas station owners would also as it would be an advantage to all of them. THE VOTE upon the motion, being a roll call vote, Liebl, Harxis, Breider, Kelshaw and Kirkham voting aye, Mayor Ki.rkham declared the motion carried unanimously. FIRST RF�ADING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR VACATION OF A STREET AND ALLEY SAV #71-04� BY EDGAR W. HOUSER, GENERALLY LOCATED AT GUMWOOD STREET BETWEEN 77TH WAY AND 78TH WAY AND EAST OF THE RAILROA➢ TRACKS: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the ordinance on first reading and waive the reading. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a roll call vote, ICirkham, Liebl, Harris, Breider and Kelshaw voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. THE MINUTES OF THE PI�ANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3. 1971: l. REZONING REQUEST, ZOA #71-08, GENERAL REALTY: Lots 16 through 22, Block 13, Hamilton's Addition to Mechanicsville to be rezoned from R-3 (general multiple family dwellings) to C-2 (qeneral business areas) MOTION by Councilman Liebl to set the Public Hearing for the rezoning request by General Realty for December 13, 197L Seconded by Counci]man Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanunously. 2. REZONING REQUEST, 20A #71-09, BY CASTLE MOBILE HOMES, INC.: The Westerly 600 feet of the northerly 750 £eet of the NE�a of the NW; of Section 12 to be rezoned from M-1 (light industrial areas) to C-2S (general shopping areas) The City Engineer reported the Planning Commission has not yet made their recommendation, so there is no Council action necessary. 3. REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP. #71-14, CASTLE MOBILE HOMES, INC.: As per Section 45,101 3N of the Fridley City Code for the location of mobile homes sales on the westerly 600 feet of the southerly 320 feet of the northerly 750 feet of the NEa of the NW; of Section 12. The City Engineer reported that the Planning Commission has not yet made their recommendation on this item either, so there is no Council action necessary. 4. PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT, P.S. #71-03, BY VIEWCON, INC.: For Phase I and II for the townhouse area generally located $ mile east of Ma.tterhorn Drive and ; mile north of Interstate #694, being a replat of Outiczt F, Innsbruck North, Section 24. � L J � � �� � � , ,.., � � REGULAR COUNCIL NIEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1971 PAGE 10 MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to set the Public Hearing for the iinal plat by Viewcon for ➢ecember 13, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote� all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. 5. FINAL TOWNHOUSE PLAN, VIEWCON, TNC.: For Phase I and II for the townhouse ax'e.a generally loca}�$ mile east of Matterhorn Drive and 4 mile north of Interstate #694, described as Outlot F, Innsbruck North, Section 24. The City Engineer reported the Planning Commission recommended approval and showed the plan on the easel. MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Seconded by Councilman Sreider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motian carYied unanimously. 6. VACATION REQUEST: SAV #71-06, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #16. Request to vacate 75'� Avenue from Lakeside to proposed Cleveland Street and pro- posed Cleveland Street from 75'� Avenue north 240 feet. This item was continued by the Planning Commission. 7. LOT SPLIT REQUE5T; L.S. #71-11, ALBERT M. JOHN50N_ Lot 2, Block l, A1 Rose Addition, to split off the north 19 feet of Lot 2 and add to Lot l. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to concur with the recommendation of the Planning ' Commission and qrant the request for a lot split by Albert Sohnson. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanunously. 8. LOT SPLIT REQUEST: L.S. #71-12, WALLACE E_ ANDERSQN: Lot 6, B1ock 1, Adams Street Addition. To split off the south 26 2/3 feet and add to Lot 7 for a buildable site, and add the north 13 1/3 feet of Lot 6 to Lot 5. 9. LOT SPLIT REQUEST: L.S. #71-13, WALLACE E. ANDERSON: Lot 4, Block l� Adams Street Addition. To split off the north 26 2/3 feet of Lot 4 and add to Lot 3 and to split off the south 13 1/3 feet of Lot 4 and add to Lot 5. The City Engineer showed the area on the overhead pro7ector and said these two requests were to combine fzve 40' lots and make three lots out of them. The resulting lots would then be 66 2/3 feet wide. This does not meet the standard lot s1ze, however, these lots were platted many years ago and seems to be the best use of these 40' lots. Councilman Liebl asked iP granting this request would be setting a precident and the City Attorney saa.d that because it is done once, does not make any acta.on leqally binding. Every situation has to be considered on its merits. Mayor Kirkham added that this type of split has already been granted in this area. Councilman Harris commented that this seems to be the most logical use of the substandaxd lots. � MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to concur with the Planning Commisison and grant the requests for the lot splits requested by Wallace Anderson. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. �y��� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMSER 15, 1971 PAGE 11 MOTION by Counca.lman Harris to receive the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of November 3, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanunously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS - DESIGN CONTROL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4, 1971: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR AN EXPANSION ONTO THE PRESENT BUIL➢ING LOCATED ON PART OF LOT l� AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION #78� THE SAME BEING 5320 MAIN STREET N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55421. (REQUEST BY MIDLAND CO-OP, 5320 MAIN STREET N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55421): The City Engineer said this request is for an addition onto Midland Co-op at the north end of their existing building The Board recommended approval of their plans, M.r. L.E. Torrey, Midland Co-op, and P1r_ Peter Zubert, Adolphson & Peterson, were present and came forward and showed a color rendering of their plans. The addition would total about 133,000 square feet and would be used primarily for a warehouse and storage, but approximately 10,000 square feet would be used for meeting rooms, offices etc. Councilman Harris asked if they would then be removing the mobile home they have been using for an office and Mx. Torrey said yes. Mayor Ks.rkham commented that it appears they are dressing up their parking lot. Mr. Zubert said yes, there will be cnrbing around the parking lot, and adding space for approximately 100 cars. They are also planning to do some landscaping. The City Engineer said they have been very considerate, and when they were developing thexr plans, they came into ha.s office to find out the sort of things the City would like to see on the plans. Councilman Harris asked what was used for the exterior surface. Mr. Torrey said it would be three-score concrete block with dark stained glass panels in between. Ae showed the change in the canopy to the Council and Mr. Zubert added that the three-score block looks like brick standing on end. The addition will fit in with the existing building. Councilman Liebl asked al�out control of the dust problem and Mr. Torrey said this would be taken care of and the City Engineer added there will be concrete curHing around the new area and precast curbing around the old area so there will be no sand problem. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the plans as presented £or Midland Co- op, Seconded by Counca.lman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the Minutes of the Suilding Standards - Design Control Meeting of November 4, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanicnously. RECEIVING SIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT, 14 FOOT ONE TON VAN TRUCK: (Bids Opened 12:00 Noon, November 10, 1971) Name Iten Chevrolet Inc. 6701 Brooklyn Boulevard Minneapolis, Minnesota Surety Certi£a.ed Check $224.50 Hase Sid $4,490.00 � , � � , � REGLTLAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1971 Name Suburban Chevrolet Hopkins, Minnesota Surety Bid Bond 5� Federated Ins. Co. PAGE 12 Base Bid $4,7D3.62 The City Manager xeported that this item was approved in the 1972 budget and the reason bids were called for now was so they would fall under the price freeze. There are 60 days in which to award the bid, so he would suggest the bids be received and the awaxd be made right after the first of the year. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the bids as presented. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor ICirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT: SEWER, WATER AND STORM SEWER PROJECT NUMBER 105 - 1: (Bids Opened 11.30 A.M., November 15, 1971) Sid Base Alternate Base Plus Planholders Deposit Bid Bid Alternate (Add) R�ndall & Berglin, Inc. Cap. Ind. Corp. $26,800.00 $10,000.00 $36,800.00 6801 Plaza Curve So B.B. Minneapolis, Minn. 55432 Dyoon Corp. Route No. 1 Monticello, Minn. 55362 Erwin Montgomery Const 10883 89th Ave. No. Osseo, Minn. 55369 Metro Engineering, Inc 3200 97th Ave. No. Osseo, Minn. 55369 Minn-KOta Excavata.ng Inc 3401 85th Ave. No. Minneapolis, Minn.55443 �j �"y T � � Y Comp. Time (46 Cal. Days) U.S. Fid. & $22,793.90 $ 6,000.00 $28,793.90 (60 Cal. Guaranty Co. Days) 5°s B.B. Co. Ohio Farmers Ins.$29,555.50 $ 3,D00.00 $32,555.50 (45 Cal. 5°s B.B. Days) Cap. Ind. Corp. 532,450.D0 $ 5,500.00 $37,950.00 (45 Cal. 5� B.B. Days) Argonaut Ins. Co.$26,036.00 $ 3,000.00 $29,036.00 (As per So B.B. Specs.) The City Engineer reported the bids received were $4,000 higher than the engineering estimate of the pro7ect. The problem in this area is the bad soil conditions and the high water table. He asked Mr. Vanderlinde if there was any chance of getting a better pxice. Nlr. Paul Vanderlinde, Comstock & Davis, Inc., Consulting Engineers, said this was probably the best price they could get, considering the bad conditions in this area. The City Engineer said the award does not have to be made for 30 days, and perhaps the Council ,hould wait until the meeting o£ the 6th to give his department time to talk to the contractor. Peshaps samething could be done through a change order. Councilman Harris asked what was the engineering estimate and Mr. Vanderlinde replied $18,500. Councilman Harra.s asked what the alternate was for, and the City Engineer replied this was to cover the cost of back fill material, in case they should have to buy it, but he was fairly certain they could get it from Burlington Northern. 1 ' `� �a =, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1971 PAGE 13 MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the bids and request that they be put � back on the Agenda for the Decemher 6, 1971 Meeting. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RECESVING STATUS REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF OPEN SPACE AFPLICATION FOR RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS FLOOD PLAIN AREA: MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the communication from Peter J. Herlofsky dated November 10, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor ICirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING REPORT ON SWIMMING POOL PROJECT: MOTION bp Councilman Breider to receive the memorandum fmm the Parks and Recreation Director dated NoVember 10, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Councilman Liebl asked what the "Other Expenses" were la.sted on Page 30 which amount to $34,000 for a 90 day season and $52,OOn for a 270 day season. The Parks Director said they were compiled in the same way the budget is, and that amount would cover supplies, equipment, communications etc., and all tIie e�cpenses other than the personal services that there would be in the operation of a pooL Councilman Liebl asked if it would meet Olympic standards and the Parks Director said that would certainly be his recommendation. Councilman Kelshaw said he was very surprised to see that the Parks Director estimates it � would cost $132,000 for a 9 month season. The Parks Director said yes, there would be some funds collected through cha;ges, but it would not be a sel£- sustaining program. He added these are only estunated costs based on the �igures he received. He said he did not know how this would be funded or the method of payment. Bloomzngton has both an indour and outdoor pool_ Councilman Brezder asked the Parks Director to try to get some sort of ball park £igure on the costs of an indoor/outdoor pool. It was pointed out Brooklyn Center has an indoor pool as part of their municipal complex. Councilman Liebl suggested the Parks Director find out what the inaome received from the operatxon of the pool has been in Bloomington and Edina for the last two years, also how many people they accommodated. The Parks Director said that fox an outdoor pool, fencing would have to be considered, along with the health factors. THE VOTE upon the motion, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carrzed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH NEW BRIGHTON REGARDING WATER AND SEWER LATERAL AND SERVICES ON STINSON BOULEVZiRD: MOTSON by Councilman Harr�s to approve the agreement between Fridley and New Brighton as contained in the Agenda. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER #G2 FOR AN ADDITION TO THE MUNICIPAL GARAGE: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the Change Order #G2 for the addita.on to � the municipal garage for Loeffel-Engstrand Company in the amount of $193.00 necessitated because of additional excavation due to soil conditions, Seconded by Councilman Bre�der. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. � � REGULAR COONCII� MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1971 PAGE 14 yp' �r �n T_ C � p_1 CONSIDERATION OF FiEALTH SANITARTAN QUARTERLY ACTIVITY REpORT DATED NOVEMBER 4, 1971: MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the quarterly activity report by the Health Sanitarian dated November 4, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #195-1971 - ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF: WATER, SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER PRLSECT #102, ADDENDUM #1: MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #148-1971. Seconded by Council- man Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #199-1971 - RECEIVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTASN IMPROVEMENTS: WATER, SANITARY SEWER AND STORM SEWER PROSECT #102, ADDENDUM #1: MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #149-1971. Seconded by Council- man Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanunously. RE50LUTTON #150-1971 - DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS IN FRIDLEY SELECTED TO BE PART OF THE FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM: Councilman Breider asked 7ust what this system entailed. The City Engineer said that once the freeway program is completed in the United States, it is hoped there wzll be money available for use on secondary roads. There is improvement needed on East River Road and this would be a request for Federal Aid for the improvement of this road. Councilman Sreider asked if this would mean that East River Road would become an arterial road, such as University Avenue. The C1ty Engineer said no, this would still be a county road, and added that this may be five years from now, and any plans for East River Road would still have to come before the Council for approval. MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to adopt Resolution #150-1971. Seconded by Council- man Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CLAIMS: MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve payment of General Claims #26751 through #26978 and Liquor Claims #6104 through #6155. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES: � Vending Machine Suzz's Barber Shop 6247 University Avenue Fsidley, Minnesota By. E.W. Arndt Approved Sy Health Inspector � ;P_� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1971 LICENSES CONTINUED: Christmas Tree Lot 755 53rd Avenue Fridley, Minnesota 280 Mississippi St. Fridley, Minnesota Donald Chies 4020 N.E. Tyler St. Minneapolis, Minn. By: Donald Newcomb By: Ernest Fa.tch Location: 1136 73'� Ave. N.E. By: Donald Chies Off Sale Beer Mike's Gulf 7315 Hwy. #65 N.E. Fridley, Minnesota General Contractor By; Michael Ammend Balsiger Contracting Company 2113 Cedar Avenue Minneapolis, Minn, 55402 By: Gordon W. Griffin Cax-Don Construction 1729 Crystal Avenue St. Paul, Minn. Nu-Vista Exteriors, Inc. 801 Excelsior Avenue Hopkins, Minn. 55343 Masonry Contractor Biagini Brothers, Inc. 1064 Payne Avenue St, Paul, Minn. By: Donald F. Palme By: John W. Edwards By; Otto Biagini PAGE 15 Approved By Fire Inspector Fire Inspector Fire Inspector Health Inspector Buildang Inspector Building Inspector Building Inspector Building Tnspector MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to approve the licenses as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL APPROVAL OF ESTIMATES OF LOEFFEL-ENGSTRAND COMPANY (SECOND PAYMENT) AND HARRIS BROTHERS PLUMBING COMPANY (FIRST PAYMENT) - MUNICIPAL GA1211GE: (Requested by Firemen's Pensxon Association) MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve payment of the second estimate by Loeffel-Engstrand in the amount of $19,075.SD and the £irst estimate by Aarris Brothers Plumbing Company a.n the amount of $3,919.SD, payment to be made by the Firemen's Pension Association. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor ICirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. � � i � � � M1� 1� �.� �� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OE NOVEMBER 15, 1971 � ESTIMATE: Weaver, Talle & Herrick 316 East Main Street Anoka, Minnesota 55303 November Billing $2.723.20 PAGE 16 MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve payment of the estimate as subma.tted. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLVTION #151-1971 - REQUESTING PART OF SEC. 3, TWP 30, RANGE 24 IN THE GENERAT AREA OF NORTAERN CITY LIMITS, SOUTH OF THE NORTHERN BOUNDIIRY OF PLATTED PRO- PERTY KNOWN AS SPRING BROOK PARK AND WESTERLY OF BURLINGTON NORTHERN TRACKS, ALSO KNOWN AS PLAT #53903, PARCEL #1260, Wfi2CH IS NOW TAX FORFEIT, TO BE DEEDED TO THE CITY OF FRIDLEY: MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #151-1971. Seconded kay Council- man Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. NOTE: The Park Construction Company items were scheduled to be at this t�.me, but as Mr. McDonald was not yet present, the Council chose to finish the rest � of the Agenda items first, then come back to this topic. COMMUNICATIONS: A. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS: REVOCATION OF PARK CON5TRUCTION COMPANY BLASTING PERMIT MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the communication from Columbia Heights, Malcolm Watson, City Manager, dated November 8, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. B. INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #16: POSITION STATEMENT ON CATV: MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to receive the wmmumcation from School District #16 dated November 9, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Kixkham declared the motion carried unanimously. C. NSP: PROGRRSS REPORT ON RELOCATION OF 115 KV LINE DATED NOVEMBER 11, 1971: MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to receive the progxess ?^eport from NSP dated November 11, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Harris asked if NSP was going to pick up the poles along 69th Avenue, � or place them in the ground, or do they just plan on putting in the three they have put �n. Tha Crty hIanaqer said he has asked them a.f they axe not going to put them a.n the ground, to put them out of sight. NSP has indicated that it is - getting late in the season to be digging because of the frost. r ry �z � el � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVENIBER 15� 1971 PAGE 17 Councilman Harris said he would like to ask that NSP and Burlington Northern appear before the Council at the next regular meeting. There was nothing in the contract about induction, or anything else, and Fridley was left holding the bag. The City Manager said as he previously indicated, the Council requested a meeting with NSP and Burlington Northern, but NSP feels they are proceeding satisfactorily with their negotiations with Burlington Northern, � a third party might upset their negotiations. They would be happy to meet after the first of the year if nothing has been resolved before that time. Councilman Harris said he would like to have them appear at the next meeting. Councilman Liebl commented that there really does not seem to be any- thing NSP can do, Burlington Northern is holding things up. That line cannot come down until the new one can be energized or a large part of Fridley will be without power. D. KAREN DOVE: COMPLAINT: PARK CONSTRUCTION BLASTING PERMIT: MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to receive the communication from Karen Dove, in Columbia Heights dated Novemher 14, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upan a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. E. OFFICE OF LOCAi� & URBAN AFFAIRS: NORTH PARIC ACQUISITION: MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to receive the information from the Office of Local & Urban Affairs dated November 12, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Breider Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Kirkham declar�d the motion carried unanimously. F. FRIDLEY JAYCEES: PRAYER BREAKFAST: MOTION by Councilman Brea.der to receive the communication £rom the Fridley Jaycees regarding their prayer breakfast. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT: (City Employee) Name Position Salary Effective Date Paula R. Long Accounting $405 per November 24, 1971 7473 West Circle Drive Clerk month Fridley, Minnesota Replaces Ferne M. Insley MOTION by Councilman Breider to concur in the appointment of Paula R. Long. Seconded Uy Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF PARK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY REQUEST FOR USE OF OFF-DUTY POLICE- MEN FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL: Councilman Liebl said that he understood Park Construction Company approached the Chief of Police to ask if off-duty policemen could be used as flagmen for the control of the truck traffic. He questioned how the pay was arranged. The City Manager said he had talked to the Chief of Police, there was an arrangement ' , l� ���� ,��, REGULAR WUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1971 PAGE 18 � made £or the Chief to schedule his off-duty men to work. The scheduling was done by the Chief so that he would be aware of who was going to work when. _ Park Construction Company paid the Chie£ o£ Police, and he in turn paid the men. The Chief of Police has told him that for anything other than highway construction there must be a sworn polica of£icer for the direction of tra�fic. There was a disagreement between the union representatives and so Fridley asked Park Construction to fox'mally request the use o£ o£f-duty policemen at no cost to the City. The City will not be involved, except in the scheduling of the haurs. Mayor Kirkham said he felt the City should continue to pollow this procedure as he would not want unqualified men acting as £lagmen. Councilman Breider said if the City is agreeable to this arrangement, then he thought the payment should be directly between Park Construction Company and the men. The Fa.nance Director agreed, because of the problems they would then have with retirement, workmens compensation, insurance etc. Councilman I,iebl said that if anyone is in a position of receiving dispensation, there should be proof of how much was received and how much was paid. The union for Park Construc- tion feels they can use their own flagmen. The Crty Manager said if the Council agrees to the use of the off-duty men, the pay should be at the prevailing labor rate scale. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the communication from Park Construction Company dated November 15, 1971. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. , MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the use o£ off-duty policemen to control and direct tra£fic for Park Construction Company, with the scheduling of work to go through the Chief of Police and the payroll to be at the prevailing wage scale directly between Park Construction Company and the men_ Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all ayes, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVTNG PARK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BLASTING REPORT The Council noted that Mr. McDOnald, Park Construction Company, was not pxesent, but they could not wait any longer. Councilman Liebl commented that there was already a motion passed to instruct the Bmlding Inspector to inspect the homes under the �urisdiction of Fridley. MOTION by Councilman Harris to ask that a consulting engineer be present to monitor the blasts so Fridley will have their own spot coverage, the cost of the consultinq engineer to be paid by Park Construction Company. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Councilman Harris said as to a 7oint meeting between the two councils, that he thought that the first meeting should be at the staff level with the Columbia Heights City Manager, the Fridley City Manager and the two attorneys. He added that a.f Park Construction refuses to pay the cost of the consulting engineer, perhaps the blasting should be stopped, at least temporarily. Councilman Liebl , said that a great deal depends on the location that the monitoring is done. Councilman Harra.s said this is why he sugqested a consultant skilled in demolitions. If Park does not agree to the cost, the Couaczl should call a meeting very soon. � �s L) REGUI�AR COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1971 PAGE 19 THE VOTE upon the motion, being a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, all votxng aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried and the Regular Council Meeting of November 15, 1971 adaourned at 10:00 P.M. /R� pectf/u+lly submitted, ( �'.l,L�CX� /�/��'�/�/ J Suel A. Mercer Secretary to the City Council r � / .,L 1�-1-�� �'t I�s-.,. / Jack 0. Kirkham � Mayor , � �