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03/04/1974 - 00015999� � THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIdLEY CITY COUNCIL OF MARCH 4, ]974 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of March 4, 1974 was called to order at 7:31 p.m. by Mayor Liebl. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Liebl led the Council and the audience in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. INUOCATION: Mayor Liebl rPquested several minutes of silent prayer for those still missing in action in Vietnam. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Councilman Nee, Councilman Breider, Councilman Starwalt, Mayor Liebl, and Councilman l�tter. None. �7 MOTION by Councilman Utter to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lieb7 declared the motion carried unanimously. �ISITORS: Mayor Liebl asked if there was anyone present who wished to address the Council and there was no response. OLD BUSINESS: RE50LUTION #31-1974 - SUPPORTING HOUSE FILE 3258 RELATING TO FAIR SHARE REQUIREMENTS FOR Mayor Liebl explained that the proposed resolution had been amended and reworded to only tnclude recommendations for part time employees and their percentage of payment based on a percentage of time worked. MOTION by Counc�lman 8reider to adopt Resolution #31-1974, supporting House File 3258 relating to fair share requirements for public employees. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSIDN REGARDING SETTLEMENT PROPOSED BY SUBURBAN ENGINEERING, INC. (SS&SW �103 noi r n rnr i�n . The City Manager said the staff recommendation would be that th�s settlement is not acceptable as submitted. He said there would be no ,7ustification for this kind of action. MOTION by Councilman Utter to concur with the staff recommendation and not accept the settlement proposed by Suburban Engineering, Inc. Seconded by Councilman Breider. 'Mayor Lieb7 asked the City Manager to explain to the Council why this settlement would not be acceptable. The City Manager sumrnarized the problems with the Praject #103 saying there had been an increase in the pro,7ect cost, and through arb9tration, the City had to pay $44,000. Mayor Liebl asked if there would be a more favorable settlement proposal upcoming. The City Manager continued saying the negotiations are continu�ng. He said the City had to pay the extra cost to complete the project, Councilman Nee asked if there is an order pend7ng by the arbitration body. The City Manager said no, the City had paid a certain amount and resolved the responsibility �n this pro,7ect. Councilman Starwalt questioned if this would come up in the future, would there be a need for further legal action and advice. The City Manager answered, if there is a future proposal made and it is satisfactory, the Administration would recommend the Council accept the settlement. �� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1974 PAGE 2 Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lieb7 declared the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION REGAR�ING POSSIBLE DONATION OF SCHOOL BU5 TO THE CITY OF FRIDLEY�BY THE roTni rv invrrcc -rnm cn -r iini o. Mayor Liebl read the letter from Richard F. Young, President of the Fridley Jaycees aloud to the Council and audience and explained the group had withdrawn their offer to donate the school bus. � MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to receive the letter from Mr. Richard F. Young, President, Fridley Jaycees, dated February 27, 1974, Seconded by Councilman Utter. Councilman Utter asked what type of sign the Fridley Jaycees were proposing for Commons Park. Mr. Young addressed the Council saying he had talked to Mr. Paul Brown, �irector of Parks and Recreation, and they believed the Commons Park area needed more than a three by five plywood sign, He said a draftsman who is a member of the Jaycees, was in the process of drawing up some possible plans for the sign. He pointed out that there were many possible types and methods of cons'truction of the proposed sign. He explained one idea to be a sign incorporating a flag pole which would light the Flag 24 hours a day. He explained there may be some problems with this type of installat�on due to the energy crisis, He said the sign would be installed on 7th and 61st. Councilman Starwalt commented that the project that the Jaycees were undertaking instead of the presentation of the bus to the City (donation of a fork lift truck to RISE, Inc., Spring Lake Park) was a worthwhile undertaking. He stated.he believed this would serve the community to more of an advantage than the donation of the school bus. Councilman Utter said he believed this decision had been made some ttme ago. He added, he had talked to the members of the Jaycees about the possib7e donation of a band stand at Moore Lake. Mr. Younq replied that he had talked to the people � of the area and there was quite a difference of opinion of the utilizatian of the area. He explained some people want the area improved and some want the area left as it is. He said this usage may cause trouble With the people of the area. Councilman Utter said the Park and Recreation Department had prepared a topographical map ofihe area and this included the insta7lation of a band stand, and a7so, some walkways. Councilman Utter said he thought it would be nice to develop the area according to this plan. Mr. Young said this should not be ruled out, it could be considered next year. UPON A UOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 7974: PLANNING COMMISSION: Mayor Lie61 said he had talked to Mr. Nubert Lindblad, the member of the Commission who's term was expiring, and Mr. Lindblad had indicated he would serve another Cerm. He explained if this reappointment were approved, this would also automatically appoint Mr. Lindblad to the Building Standards - �esign Control Subcommi�iee. Mayor Liebl recommended the appointment of Mr. Lindblad to the Planning Commission and also, as Chairman of the Building Standards - Destgn Control Suhcommittee. MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to concur with the recommendation of Mayor Liebl and � reappoint Mr. Hubert L�ndblad, 160 Crown Road, 560-5148 to the Planning Commission and also as Chairman of the Building Standards - Design Control Subcommittee. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. PLATS AND SUBDIVISIONS - STREETS AND UTILITIES: Mayor Liebl recommended the reappointment of Mr. George Meissner, 376 Mississippi Street as a member of the Plats and 5ubclivisions - Streets and Util�ties Subcommittee. MOTION by Councilman Breider to reappotnt Mr. George Meissner as a member of the Plats and Subdivisions - Streets and Utilities Subcommittee. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. REGULAR CO�NCIL MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1974 BUILDING STAN�ARDS - DESIGN CONTROL SUBCOMMITTEE• PAGE 3 �` Mayor Liebl said Mr. Hubert Lindblad had been appointed Chairman through the P7anning Cormnission appointment. 'MOTION by Counc�lman Utter to reappoint Mr. Wayne Simoneau, 465 57th Place N. E., with a term to expire April 1, 1975. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Breider to reappoint Ms. Pat Cariolano, 604D 5th Street N. E., wtth a term to expire April 1, 1975, Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liehl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to reappoint William R. Tonco, 5925 Hackmann Circle, to a term to expire on April 1, 1976. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Nee to reap�oint Mrs. Helen Truenfels, 5248 Horizon Drive N. E with the term expiring on April 1, 1976. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. BOARD OF APPEALS: Mayor Liebl said he had talked to Mr. James Plemel, and Mr. Plemel had said he would like to cont�nue on the Board. Councilman Starwalt said he would also recommend the reappointment of Mr. James Plemel. MOTION 6y Councilman Starwalt to reappoint Mr. J�mes Plemel, 6864 Channel Road, to the Board of Appeals for a three year term. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lie61 declared the motion carried unanimously. � PARKS AN� RECREATION COMMISSION: Mayor Liebl said Mr. Harvey Wagar is willling to serve another term on the Commission. MOTION by Councilman Utter to reappoint Mr, Harvey Wagar, 5940 Stinson Blvd., to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Liebl said he would ltke to appoint Mr. Wilbur Whitmore, 44D Rice Creek Terrace, to replace Mr. Gary Stimmler. Mayor Liebl said he had talked to Mr. Stimmler and he had indicated he would not 6e able to serve another term because of other commitments. Councilman Nee said he had no ob�ection to the appointment of Mr. Whitmore, but there was a questton of the balance of Ward appointments, Councilman Breider said if Mr. Whitmore was appointed, there would be three members of the Commission that would reside in the First Ward. MOTION by Councilman Nee to table the appointment of the replacement of Mr. Gary Stimmler until the next Regular Council Meeting. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared ihe motion carried unantmously. POLICE COMMISSION: ' MOTION by Councilman Breider to table the appointment to the Folice Corrnission until the next regular meeting of the Council. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: Mayor Liebl said he had received the name of a volunteer for appointment to the Human Relations Commission from the Administrative Assistant, Mr. Peter J. Herlofsky, and this is Mrs. Rena V7zenar, 5851 N. E. 4th Street. MOTION by Councilman Nee to appoint Mrs. Rena Vizenar, 5851 4th Street N. E., to the Human Relations Commtss7on to fill the vacancy of Gene Gustafson who resigned, March 17, 1774. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. �,�� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1974 PAGE 4 MOTION by Councilman Breider to reappoint Mrs. Carolyn Rouse, 210 Rice Creek Blvd., to the Human Relations Committee. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Liebl said he had talked with Mr. Rohert Erickson and he would not be able to serve another term. Councilman Starwalt said he had also talked with Mr. Erickson and was told the same information. i9ayor Liebl sa�d he would recommend the appointment of Mrs. Barbara J. Shea, 1456 ' Windemere Drive N. E., to the Human Relations Committee wtth a three year term. MOTION by Councilman Breider to appoint Ms.B�u J. Shea, 1456 Windemere Drive N. E., to a three year term on the Human Relations Committee. Mayor Liebl read a letter aloud he had received from Mr. Richard Mengelkoch, 70 70th Way N. E., 7II4-2285, who requested appointment to the Human Relations Committee. MOTIOIV by Councilman Nee to receive the letter from Mr. Richard Mengelkoch, 70 70th Way PJ. E., requesting appointment to the Committee. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTIO�J by Councilman Breider to appoint Mr. Richard Mengelkoch, 70 70th Way N. E., to the Human Relations Committee to replace the Third Ward Appointee, Mr. Adolph Kukowski. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Liebl recommended the appointment of Allan H. Rudolph, 1016 Hackmann Circle, 788-5324, to replace Sister Paula Ripple who resigned December 18, 1973. MOTION by Councilman Breider to appoint Mr. A1lan H. Rudolph, 1016 Hackmann Circle, t�ie the Human Relations Committee to replace the vacancy created by the resignation of 5ister Paula Ripple. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting � rtye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Liebl said he would recommend the appointment of Mrs. GraceoLynch, 580 54th Avenue PJ, E., to replace the Reverend �ouglas M. Henderson who had resigned January 21, 1974. i+lOTIOid by Councilman Breider to appoint Mrs. Grace Lynch, 580 54th Avenue N. E., to replace the Revenerd Douglas Henderson. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Liebl said he would recommend the appointment of Mrs, Harriet Hudrlik, 5502 Regis Trail, 788-5479, to replace Ms. Eileen Stenberg. Mrs. Karen Packer, member of the Human Relations Committee, was present and said she understood that Ms. Stenberg had resigned. MOTION by Councilman Bre�der to concur with the recommendation of Mayor Liebl and appoint Mrs. Harriet Hud,^lik, 5502 Regis Trail, to replace Ms. Eileen 5tenberg. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Starwalt questioned the appointment of another high school student to the Committee, or the reappo�ntment of Nicole Nee. Councilman Nee said M�ss Nee is a junior in high school and could serve again, but there are potentially others who want to serve. � Councilman Nee continued, Miss Nee would be happy to serve, although, there are many others who would be willing and able. P1ayor Liebl said this had been a one year term and it would be possible to appoint Miss Alee to another year's term. Councilman Nee said Miss Nee would like to serve another term. MOTION 6y Counctlman Breider to reappoint Miss Nicole Nee, 219 Logan Parkway, to another one year term on the Human Relations Committee. Seconded by Councilman Utier. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion unanimously. ENYIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION: Mayor Liebl said he had contacted Mr. Thomas Sullivan about his reappointment to the REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1974 Commission, but he had not heard from Mr. Sullivan. PAGE 5 �� MOTION by Councilman Nee to table the reappointment of Thomas Sullivan as a member of the Environmental Quality Commission until the next Regular Meeting of the Council. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. � Mayor Liebl said he would like to recommend the appointment of Mr. Robert L. Erickson, 5950 Benjamin Street N. E., to replace Mr. Ronald Burton. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lie bl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Liebl said he would like it a matter of record that this is not the same Robert Erickson who had made a statement at the previous meeting of the Council. FRI�LEY HOUSING AN� REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Mayor Liebl recommended the reappointment of Pastor Arnold Stone, 6950 Hickory Drive, to the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority. MOTIOiJ by Gouncilman Utter to concur with the recommendation of Mayor Liebl and reappoint Pastor Arnold Stone as a member of the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Sec�nded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. FRIDLEY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSTON: Mayor Liebl asked if there were any recommendations for new appointments or changes in the Fridley Industrial Development Commission. He read the names of the present members aloud to the Council and audience. There were no suggested changes. , MOTION 6y Gouncilman Starwalt to concur with the present list of inembers of the Fridley Industrial Development Commission. Seconded by Councilinan Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. ING CERTIFICATION OF PETI7ION IN SUPPORT OF OR�INANCE TO PREVENT CUTTING TREES Mayor Liebl called on the City Clerk to present the figures on the signatures submitted on the pe�i ti on. The Finance Director, Marvin C. Brunsell, said the total number of signatures on the petition was 4,233, and the total of questionable signatures was 192. He said the total number of people who signed the petition who were not registered voters is 912. He explained this would leave a total of number of names counted of registered voters at 3,129. He pointed out that the total number of counted valid signatures does equal fifteen percent of the total number of registered voters. As of December 29, 1973, the total number of registered voters was 12,481, and fifteen percent of this number would be 1,872, and the counted registered number exceeded this amount. Mayor Liebl asked Mr Brunsell if it was his recommendation that there are sufficient signatures and Mr. Brunsell said yes. MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the Certification of the Petition (Petition #4-1974, Sets 1 through 107) and follow the necessary procedures of the City Charter and refer the proposed ordinance to the Planning Commission and direct Mayor Liebl 'to read the proposed ordinance aloud. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Mayor Liebl read the proposed ordinance for the prevention of the destruction of trees on City owned public land in the City of Fridley, and also the affidavit of varification. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Robert Metcalf, 860 Moore Lake Drive, addressed the Council and requested that item number 21 on the agenda, Receiving the letter from the Metropolitan Airport Commission on the utilization of property for a golf course, be discussed at this time because the items were related. MINNEAPDLIS-ST. PAUL METRO AIRPORT CDMMISSION: LAND FOR GOLF COURSE: Mayor Liebl read the letter aloud to the Council and audience. r� �� REGULAR CIfUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1974 PP.GE 6 MDTION 6y Councilman Breider to receive the letter from the Minneapolis, St. Paul, Metropolitan Airports Commission, H. G. Kuitu, Executive Director, dated February 22, 1974, and instruct the Administration to contact the Metropolitan Airports Commission and ask what kind of recapture, lease, and preferential treatment the City of Fridley would be subject to and also, that a request be made to obtain information on the usage agreement between Richfield and the Metropolitan Airport Commission property. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt, ' Councilman Breider said he would like the City Manager to call the Airports Commission and obtain information on the recapture clause, He said he would also like the Commission's indication on the possible number of years for such a lease. He said this may make a difference in the possibility of funding the golf course. Mayor Liebl questioned if the City of Fridley should express this type of interest before the intent to use the property is established. He questioned if first things should be done first. Councilman Breider stated it wauld not be feasib7e to discuss the possibility of usage of the property if the lease would only be for the period of five years. He stressed the importance of obtaining the details on the usage before any consideration is given the proposal, Councilman Nee said he assumed the recapture clause would be absolute privilage. He said the City of Fridley woulci have to determine the risk involved. Ne added, Richfield had done this. Councilman Nee steted he would not know the potential hazards. He mentioned at the proposed site, Highway #70 would cut across the bottom. Councilman Nee said he had talked to an airport employee and he had indicated the possibility of the airport property proposed being needed for expansion of the Cities system to be no problem, althought there is always some risk. Councilman Nee recalled when Mr. Anderson from Blaine had attended the Council meeting, ' he talked to him in the ha11 after the meeting. He said at that time, Mr. Anderson had indicated the preferential use to be agreeable for Fridley residents first, and Blaine residents secondly. He said the City of Blaine seemed quite reasonable. He belteved Mr. Anderson r;;presents the Council majority in that City at the present time. Mayor Liebl said he would like to see what the people want in the general election. He said he thought the people would be hesitant to invest money in another community. he said he would not want to invest the money in another community until the people of Fridley would indicate that this is what they want. Councilman 6reider said the questions proposed would have to be answered even if the useage were put to a general election. He pointed out, a lot of people had promoted this site as a altermative site, and the questions would have to be answered if the present Counc�l, or future Councils would make the decision. Ne said this would not be a favorable alternative site if the lease cou7d only be obtained for five years. He said he thought the City owed it to those who had proposed the usage and those at the Commission to obtain the answers. Councilman Starwalt said he agreed with Councilman Breider and said the City should ask these direct questions. He suggested getting back to the Commission on the questions. Mayor Liebl said he could not see the peop7e of the City of Fridley wanting to spend $9D0,000 to build a recreational facility in Blaine. He mentioned the energy � crisis, and the need for conserving energy. He stated the proposal should do something for Fridley. Mayor Lie61 said he did not believe this proposal would bring anything to the community. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING TfiE MINUTES OF TFIE PLANNING COMMISSTON MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 1974: REZONING REQUE�ST, ZOA #74-01, HENNING N�LSON CONSTRUCTION COMPAIVY: The City Manager advised the Council that there was no action necessary on this request, it had been continued at the Planning Commission level. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1974 PAGE 7 P, S. #74-(71. RICE CREEK ESTATES. BY R: '7i �� The City Manager explained that this item would be brought to the Council for � Public Hearing the following Monday evening. Councilman Utter said it would also be brought before the Planning Commission again. The City Manager said there would be no action n�cessary at the present meeting. DESIGNATION OF 1.11 MILES OF STATE AID STREET�: Councilman Breider said he would request that the fifth suggested street, Jackson Street from 73rd Avenue N. E. to Osborne Road, be deleted. He said he would not want the road to become a through street with additional traffic. Councilman Utter asked if the fourth recommendation, Benjamin Street from Rice Creek Road to Gardena Avenue could also be deleted. Councilman Utter asked what percentage of the City's streets were to be designated as State Aid 5treets. The Ciiy Manager said the State allows for 20% of the City Streets to be designated as 5tate Aid 5treets. He explained, there are some advantages in maintenance and the City would receive some revenue for the designation. He added, if the roads are built at State standard, the City would receive some rooney from the State for construction. He repeated, there are some advantages such as the sidewalks being installed through State Aid funds. MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the following as State Aid Streets: 1. Main Street - Osborne Road to 79th Avenue (0.36 miles) , 2. Commerce Lane - 73rd Avenue N. E. to Osborne Road (0.44 miles) 3, Main 5treet - 83rd Avenue N. E, to 85th Avenue N. E, (0.39 miles) and that the fourth and fifth recommendations of the Planning Commission, Ben�amin Street from Rice Creek Road to Gardena Avenue �0.51 miles) and �ackson 5treet, from 73rd Avenue N. E. to Osborne Road (0.50 miles) be deleted. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager said the remaining items in the Planning Commission minutes would not need Council action. MOTION by Counci7man Utter to receive the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of February 20, 1974, Seconded by Councilman 5tarwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS - DESIGN CONTROL MEETING OF FEBRUARY „ REQUEST TO CHANGE FACIAL TREATMENT ON PRESENT ADDITION: 5170 MAIN STREET N. E., FU LER F I G . The City Manager advised the Council that this request had been w9thdrawn by the � petitioner. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A NEW WAREHOUSE WITH A SMALL OFFICE SPAC The City Manager explained the location of the proposed construction to be behind Beech Street and said this construction would 6e similar to the construction on 73rd and Central. He placed the plans of the construction on the easel. The City Manager said the only question in the construction would be the staff's recommendation to the Subcommittee that the panels be of the same construction as the remainder of the walls and that some areas be set in. He said this had been discussed by the Subcommittee and eliminated from the plans 6ecause of the extra cost involved. The City Manager said he felt this would break up the l�nes of the structure with no extensive expense to the developer. �, r� ��� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1974 PAGE 8 MOTIO�� by Councilman Breider to concur w�th the recommendation of the Building Standards Design Control Subcommittee and approve the construction with the stipulations suggested by the Subcommittee. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Counciman Breider said he is very satisfied with the quality of the construction. �PON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Counciman Breider to receive the minutes of the Building Standards - Design Control 5ubcommittee of Fe6ruary 21, 1974. Seconded by Councilman 5tarwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Ma,yor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BOAR� OF APPEALS MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1974: A REOUEST FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 205_053. 1B. FRIDLEY CITY CODE. TO REDUCE P10TION by Councilman Nee to concur with the Board of Appeals and approve the variance requested by Mr. Gary Irene. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the minutes of the Board of Appeals Meeting of February 28, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 12, 974: MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the minutes of the Environmental Quality Commission Meeting of February 12, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINOTES OF THE CA7U COMMI55ION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 1974: ���OTIOW by Counc�man Nee to receive the minutes of the CATV Commission Meeting of February 15, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lie61 declared the motion carried unanimously, VING THE BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT - f:li� � • �l�i] ' � The City Manager advised the Council that the bids should be received and the Administration would analyze the bids and present a recommendation to the Council. ITEM Tractor W/side arm mower per hour, no onerator Tractor W/pull mower or flail type or rotary type or equiv. per hour no operator Tractor operator per hour Rid. Mower W/min. 20" cut per hour, na operator Truck 1 ton or Larger per hour Hand mower per hour BID BY: B. Germundsen $8.50 per hour $8.50 per hour $6.50 per hour $6.00 per hour $14.00 per hour $8.50 per hour BID BY: V. Vaseka $6.00 per hour $6.00 per hour $6.00 per hour $3.00 per hour $10.OD per hour $9.00 per hour W/mower , I� REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1974 ITEM Rid. Mower per hour no operator Spraying, Equip, Labor per hour Clean up Man per hour Min. Charge Single Lots less 12,000 square feet BID BY: B. Germundsen $6.50 per hour Given on individual job basis $15,00 per hour 1��J . PAGE 9 BID BY: V.Vaseka $6.00 per hour $20.00 per hour $10,00 per hour Min. Charge single lots less 12,000 square feet when adjacent to other lots $8.00 per hour $5.00 per 'riour MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the bids for the Mowing Spraying 5ervice and Mowing Preparation Cleanup Service submitted by B. Germundsen and V, Vaseka. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING REPORT ON THREE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT COMMISSION BUS SHELTERS IN THE CITY DF FRIDLEY: AND DISCUSSIDPi REGARDING MTC BUS SERVICE ON MISSISSIPPI STREET: MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to receive the report on the three Metropolitan Transit � �ommission Bus 5helters in the City of Fridley dated February 28, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, a71 voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously, Councilman Nee questioned the possibility of obtaining a commitment from MTC on the future construction of bus shelters, and also ihe possibility of the City constructing some needed shelters on its own in addition to the MTC shelters. He stressed that they are an asset to the community and there are many requests for them in all areas. He suggested a three year plan be prepared. The City Manager pointed out that the three proposed shelters would be at University Avenue and 57th Avenue by Holiday, on Highway #65 and W. Moore Lake Drive by the Theater, and the third to be at Highway #65 and 53rd, or south of the Tarqet Store. The City Manager explained that if the City requests, MTC would make a study and if there is enough riders, the shelters should be programmed for construction. He pointed out that the initial plans of MTC were to place two such shelters in the City of Fridley and at the present time, there are four. He said thts additional construction would be placed in the MTC budget if the rider count warrants the shelter construction. Councilman Nee stated FMC had constructed a bus shelter on their own. He questioned if private institutions and the City continue to construct shelters, would this deter the Commission from construction of additional shelters in the City. � The City Manager explained there is a cost factor in the construction of the shelters and they are priced at $3,OQ0, and there is also a maintenance factor. He sa�d if the study shows there are enough riders to warrant the shelter, it would be provided. Councilman Nee said he believed the shelters to be a great asset to the City. He felt the City should obtain a commitment from the M11TC so they will not decrease their activity. 7he City Manager po�nted out the possi6le reason for the additional shelters in the City being that Mayor Bruce Nawrocki of Columbia Heights had aided in this and ;lso, that the City of Fridley installed the slabs for the shelters, and also the installed the walkways. The City Manager said MTC would make the study and determine the need. Councilman Nee asked the reason for there being no bus service on Mississippi Street. Mayor Liebl said some of the residents of the area complained that the bus tore up the streets. ,��a REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1974 PAGE 10 The City Manager said some of the other residential streets in the area were also being used by the bus, and the area property owners said there were some problems. He said there would be pros and cons to anything suggested, but if there is a strong feeling that a study be done, the Administration would recommend such a study. MOTIOfV by Councilman Breider to instruct the Administration to request the MTC to do a feasibility study on the possible mini bus service or full bus service on Miss�ssippi Street from University Avenue to 07d Central Avenue. 5econded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, a71 voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the ' motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERA7ION OF A REQUEST FROM THE 25TH SILVER JUBILEE CDMMITTEE FOR FUNDS FROM THE Councilman Breider questioned the City Attorney on the legality of the proposal to give money to the Jubilee Committee and put the money back after the proceeds from the sales by the Committee are obtained. Th� Acting City Attorney, James Gi6bs, said he thought this would be appropriate for this type of civic endeavor. The City Manager said he had been trying to reach Mr. Wyman Smith on a proposal that the City Council authorize a transfer of funds from the Reserve Fund to the Jubilee Fund. He explained the obligations of the Committee would be paid through the City Manager's Office and this wou7d give the City some control on the expenditures. He suggested the amount to be transfered be $5,000. He commented the money would be put back into the Reserve in the General Fund. He again stated, this would put some control on the money. The City Manager said he had talked to the Executive Secretary of the Jubilee Committee, Mr. Leon Madsen, about this proposal, and he did not see any problems with the proposal. He continued, sayinq this type of activity could set a precident, and he would like to handle this like hockey is handled through the City. The Finance Director said this action would have to 6e taken by resolution. MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the letter from Mr. Wyman Smith, Chairman of the Fridley Silver Jubilee Committee, dated February 28, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. ' MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to authorize the Administration to prepare a resolution to transfer $5,OOD from the Reserve Fund to the City Manager's Fund for the distribution of the money for initial expenses incurred by the Fridley Silver Jubilee Committee. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the mot�on carried unanimously. 0 -1974 - CLO NERAL FUND: =RRING SURPLUS MOTIOiV by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #32-1974, closing out the Park Capital Fund and transferring the surplus fund to the General Fund. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Mayor Liebl commended the Finance Director saytng a good job had been done. UPON A UOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried una�7imously. RESOLUTION #33-1974 - 1MPOSING LOAD LIMITS - PUBLIC STREETS AN� �iIGHWAYS IN THE CITY ' OF FRIDLEY: MOTION hy Councilman 6reider to adopt Resolution #33-1974, imposing load limits on public streets and highways in the City of Fridley. Seconded by Cnuncilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #34-1974 - AUTHORIZING PERSONS TO ENTER SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX: MOTION by Councilman Utter to adopt Resolution #34-1974 authorizing persons to enter the safety deposit box. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all vnting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. CUIJSI�ERATION OF 1974 SALARIES FOR POLICE SUPERVI50RS: � � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1974 PAGE 11 �i_ �!. Mayor Liebl asked Mr. James Hill, Publ7c Safety �irector if it was his recommendation to approve the proposed salaries for the Police Supervisors. Mr. Hill said this was his recommendation. MOTION by Councilman Utter to approve the 7974 salaries for Police Supervisors as recommended by the Public Safety Director. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all vot�iig aye, Mayor Lieb7 declared the motion carried unanimously. CLAIMS: MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the following Claims: General 34865 - 34934 Liquor 8684 - 8702. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES: MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the following licenses: GAS SERVICE P& D Mechanical Contracting Company 4629 41st Avenue North Minneapolis, Minnesota 55422 GENERAL CONTRACTING David Curry & Sons 5125 Twin Lake Boulevard Minneapolis, Minnesota 55429 HEATING P� D Mechanical Contracting Co. 4629 41st Avenue North Minneapol�s, Minnesota 55422 EMPLOYEE DISPENSING Herbert M. Stein, Jr. 9700 Blaisdell Avenue Bloomington, Minnesota By: Robert Paulson By: David Curry By: Robert Paulson By: Ground Round APPR011ED BY C. Belisle Renewal C. Belisle New W, Sandin Renewal FEE Public 5afety �5.00 Director Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upun a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. ESTIMATES: Carl J. Newqu�st Smith, Juster, Feikema, Haskvitz & Casserly Suite 1250 Minneapolis, Minnesota 554D2 For Services Rendered, February 1974, Prosecution work, Dated 2/28/74) A, �. Chromy Construction Company 5051 West 215th Street Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 PARTIAL Estimate #2 for work completed and materials on hand for 55&SW #114 $ 1,100.00 $ 72,437.25 MOTION by Counciman Nee to approve the aforementioned estimates. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. �, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETIIVG OF MARCN 4, 1974 COMMUNICFlTIONS: MINNEAPOLiS - ST. PAUL M;.TRO AIRPORT COMMISSION: LAND FOR GOLF COURSE: This item was taken care of earlier in the meeting. ADJOURNMENT: PAGE 12 MOTIO�V by Councilman Breider to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of March 4, 1974 adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ��� �� Patricia Ellis Secretary to the C9ty Council ������, � � �� Date Approved �� 1�. :...ar. Frank G. Liebl, Mayo 1 ' 1