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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF JUNE 3, 1974
The Regular Meet�ng of the Fridley City Council of June 3, 1974 was called to order
at 7:35 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.
INVOCATION:
Mayor Liebl called for several minutes of silent prayer.
ROLL CALL•
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Utter, Councilman Nee, Councilman Breider,
Councilman Starwalt, and Mayor Liebl.
None.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 22, 1974:
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MOTION by Councilman Utter to adopt the minutes of the Special Meeting of the Fridley
City Council of April 22, 1974 as presented if there were no additions or corrections.
Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared
the motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 6, 1974: '
MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Fr�dley City Council of May 6, 1974 as submitted unless there are changes or addit�ons.
Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared
the motion carried unanimously.
PIJBLIC HEARING COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 13, 1974:
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt the minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of the
Fridley City Council of May 13, 1974, if there were no additions or corrections.
Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared
the motion carried unanimously.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Mayor Liebl said there would be an addition, the document concerning the approval of the
certification of General Television.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt the agenda as amended with the addition of
receiving the information on the certification of General Television. Seconded by
Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the
motion carried unantmous]y.
VISITORS:
MR. GLENN JOHANSON, 5260 BUCHANAN ST., ANTENNA PROPOSAL:
Mr. Glenn Johanson addressed the Counci7 and questioned if there would be any action
on the proposal for the location of the antenna for Midwestern Relay and General
Television.
Mayor Liebl said notification had been sent to the affected property owners stating
this would not be considered at the present meeting and the property owners would
be notified when this would he discussed. Mayor Liebl read the letter to the Council
and audience.
Mr. Johanson said he had not received a copy of this letter.
Mayor Liebl said Mr. Johanson would be notified in the future.
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Mr. Richard Harris addressed the Council and asked if it would be possible for the
Admtnistration to send a letter of thanks to Buriington Northern for repairing the
roadbed at the Mississippi Street and Osborne Road crossing.
OL� BUSINESS:
A GARA6E BUILDING FOR THE APARTMENT COMPLEX
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The Assistant Engineer, Mr. Richard Sobiech, said the init�a7 recommendation of the
Subcommittee was to approve the request. Mr. Sohiech read the stipulations as
suggested by the Su6committee. He said he had 6een at the site antl would noi require
concrete curb installation at this time because a permanent street is not installed
in the area and a drainage plan should be worked out. He commented there are no
plans for the improvement of the street in the near future.
MOTION by Councilman Nee to concur with the recomnendation of the Building Standards
�esign Control Subcomnittee in their recomnendation at the meeting of May 9, 1974 and
grant the building permit with the st�pulation that the garage exterior be made
to match the apartment exterior as much as possible and that the side elevations
be 6rought to the Council for approval, for a seven unit construction. Seconded
6y Councilman Utter, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the
motion carried unanimously.
�ERATION OF A REQUEST FOR HOUSE TRAILER PERMIT BY TOTINU'S FINER FOODS, IN
Mayor Liebl said a letter had been received from Totino's concerning this request.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the letter from Totino's regarding the
application for the trailer permit dated, May 30, 1974. Seconded by Councilman
Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lieb7 declared the motion carried
unanimously.
The City Manager said the Administration recommendation would be if the Council
approved the permit at this time, that the applicani should be advised that this
is the last extension of the permit and that the trailer is not a proper or adequate
office space. He said Totino's should make provisions for permanent office space.
Councilman Utter said he had talked to a gentlemen from Totino's and had been
informed that Totino's has a great deal of space in the area and they are considering
se119ng some bonds and expanding the plant tn the near future.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to grant the trailer permit with the stipulation that
adequate space be provided in the future and that this permit would be for a
maximum period of one year. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 22, 1974:
REZONING REQUEST. ZOA #74-01, NENNING
The City Manager said the Planning Commission had recommended denial of the request
with several reasons listed in their motion. He said the Council could follow the
recommendation of the Subcommittee at this time unless the applicant wished to
pursue the matter and call for a Public Hearing.
Mayor Liebl asked if the petitioner was present and there was no response.
MDTION by Councilman Nee to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and deny the rezoning request by Henning Nelson Construct�on Company to rezone lots
13, i4, 15, and 16, Block 2, Riverview Manor from R-7 to R-3 to allow for the
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construction of an apartment complex. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl dec7ared the motion carried unanimously.
CDNSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT, P. S. �t74-Q3 JIM LUND ESTATES BY JIM LUND:
BEING A REPLAT OF LOT 30 AN� THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 37, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION N0. 129
The City Manager said the Planning C�mm9ssion had recommended approval and the �
action of the Council would be to set a Public Hearing.
MOTION by Councilman Starwa7t to set a Public Hearing for July 8, 1974 for the
cons�deration of the Preliminary Plat P. S. #74-03, being a replat of Lot 30
and the north half of Lot 31, Auditor's Subdivision No. 129 located between
Onondago Street and 73rd Avenue N. E. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
SE PERMIT, SP. #74-07, CLIFFORD A. ANDERSON: PER FRIDLEY
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The Assistant [ngineer said this request was for the Conoco Station at 6385 U m versity
Avenue N. E. He further explained a booth of the building is being rented for the
purpose of doing auto body work and painting.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to concur with the recommendation of the Planning
Corrnnission and grant approval of the Special Use permit as requested by Clifford
A. Anderson for 6385 University Avenue N. E. stipulating that this be for the
period of the lease only and that no storage of cars be outstde of the building.
Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lieb7
declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Liebl mentioned the recommendation of the Planning Comm�ssion was to approve
this request with two stipulations.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to concur with tha recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the Special Use Permit S. P. #74-08, as requested by Marvin
Hartse to allow the construction of a second accessory building at 475 57th Place
N. E. with the two stipulations recommended by the Planning Commission. Seconded
by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl dec7ared the
motion carried unanimously.
A SPECIAL USE PERMIT. SP. #74-09. BY ANTHONY R. BOURDEAUX: PER FRIDLEY
Mayor Liebl said the recommendation of the Planning Commission was that the Council
approve the Special Use Permit as requested by Mr. Anthony R. Bourdeaux.
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MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to approve the Special Use Permit as requested by
Mr. Anthony R. Bourdeaux for the construction of a second accessory building at
1533 Onondaga St. N. E. with the stipulation that this bui7ding be securly �
anchored to a permanent foundation. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
SP. #74-10. BY W. RE� STANG: PER FRIDLEY CITY
The City Manager said this item had been continued by the Planning Commission and
there was no action necessary at the present time by the Council,
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REQUEST FOR A LOT SPLIT, L. S. #74-07, �ARREL A. FARR DEUELOPMEN7 CORPORATIDN
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A LOT SPLIT. L. S. #74-08. DARREL A. FARR DE1fELOPMENT CORPORATI
FOR A LOT SPLIT, L. S. #74-09, DARREL A. FARR DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION:
F THE SOUTH 2 FEET OF LOT 6. BLOCK 4, AND ADD IT TO LOT 7, BLOCK 4,
The City Manager said the recommendation of the Planning Commission would be
to approve the request, but have the matter handled as a rep7at rather than lot
splits. He said if the Council would concur, this would be brought back again
in the form of a replat.
MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to concur with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and direct the applicant, Darrel A. Farr Development Corporation that
� the concept is acceptable, but this should be handled as a replat rather than a
lot split application, and be brought back in this form for Council consideration.
Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Utter to concur with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the Lot Split request #74-04 by Mrs. Mildred Mustonen
to make another building site which will he 1579 75th Avenue N. E. 5econded
by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the motton carried unanimously.
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MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to concur with the recommendation of the Planning
Corrunisston and approve the Lot Split as requested by Springfield Homes for
5643 Danube Road N. E. Seconded by Counci7man Utter. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
� PARKS AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The City Manager said there was no action necessary on this item.
HYDE PARK STUDY:
The City Manager explained the Planning Commission is looking at the over al7
development plans of the Hyde Park area and they thought the Council may want to
have a hearing on the matter.
Councilman Nee satd he was very encouraged by what is being done. He said it may
be good at this time to get the neighborhood reaction before the plan is completly
laid out. He explained the area people would not feel any ownership of the plan
if they were not involved in the discussions, He stressed, they should have some
input before the plan is finished. He thought the plans would have a better chance
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of succeeding this way than if the City says, this is what we have for you.
The City Manager said he had hoped the Planning Commission would ho7d the Public
Hearing only if the Council would wish to get into this venture, the Plann�ng
Commission could hold the hearing before the item is reviewed by the Council.
The City Manager said the staff was trying to give the background to the Planning '
Commission and they would like some indication on which way the Counci7 would like
them to go on this matter at the present tine. He said this is a difficult area
with many property owners and some of them have very strong feelings.
Mayor Lie61 questioned what direction this would be, and asked Councilman Nee
to spell it out. He asked if he wanted some grand urban renewal. Councilman Nee
responded he wanted it to be a workable program and there had not been any mention
of neighborhood interaction, and this is what he would like to include.
Mr. Richard Harris, Member of the Planning Commission, said the Planning Commission
was confused at what it should do concerning this matter. He said the Planning
Commission did not know if they are to have a public hearing on this matter.
The City Manager recalled and expiained this matter had come up when there was an
item before the Council on 57th and this request was denied. He said during the
discussion on the matter, there was general concensus that the whole area should
be looked at for future deve7opment and what should be encouraged. He further
explained the staff put together some background material for the Planning Commission.
He said he thought it would be up to the Planning Commission on how far they wanted
to go before having any hearings. He thought if the Planning Commission were to
have the hearings, this would give the Council more input.
Councilman Breider said in his mind there was a problem with the development of the
area. He said the people have not come together to make the development of the �
area worthwhile. He recalled with the development of the telephone building, one
property owner felt he was landlocked. Councilman Breider felt that Councilman
Nee had a point, and the people of the area should have a chance to voice their
feelings. He said he would like to see how this commercial plan would relate to
the property nwners. He said the people would have to be in a position to understand
the situat7on and the overall plan and show them their 7ot lines in re7ation to the
overall plan. He said this is a very tentat9ve thing, and it would not be
of too much value to have a hearing 6efore the Planning Commission before thts is done.
Mayor Lie61 said five different plans had been submitted at the time of the
rezoning of the area, and this was discussed for two and a half years. He said
finally there was a plan developed which was acceptable to a great number of the
people. He said it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission to concur
with the plan and rezone with certain stipulations. He further explained the
area has lots which are 40 feet in frontage and the stipulation was not to develop
any parcel 7ess than 200 feet in frontage. He said this what the people thought
was acceptable and practical at the time and the land was rezoned and they agreed
to get together and develop the land for commercial use.
MOTION by Councilman Nee that the Administration prepare some pians for the
development of the area and call in �he people of the area and have some discussion
wiih the neighborhood to get the neighborhood plans and ideas for the overall
development plan of the area. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a Voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously. �
RE�IEW OF SECTION 2D5. OF THE CITY CODE:
There was no act�on taken by the Planning Commission on this item.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE CONSIDERATION CRITERIA FOR RDVERTISING SIGNS:
Councilman Breider said he believed that all billboards are environmental concern
and he questioned the possibility of having the Board of Appeals by passed and
having only the Environmental Quality Co�biission make recommendations to the
Council for b�716oards.
Mr. Richard Harris asked if this would be allowable by the City Charter.
Councilman Breider said it may be a matter of law that this cannot be done, he
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questioned the City Attorney on this pointo The City Attorney suggested squaring
away this point before any Council action would be taken in this direction. The
City Attorney said the State Statutes preempts what the City can do in regard to
the handling of variances.
Mayor Lie61 asked if these statutes would direct the action on recommendations
, of variances to the Board of Appeals at the present time.
The City Attorney said he did not want to say before checking. He said the question
would be if the Environmental Quality Commission could serve in place of the Board
Appeals.
MOTION by Counci7man Breider to concur with the concept of having the Envtronmental
Quality Commission handle recommendations concern�ng bill6oards and ask the City
Attorney to investigate the feasibility of this proposal and report back to Council
Seconded by Councitman lJtter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the motion carrted unanimously.
MOTION 6y Councilman Utter to receive the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting
of May 22, 1974. Seconded 6y Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously,
RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF MAY 28, 1974:
A REQUEST FOR VARIANCES OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY CODE AS FOLLOWS SECTION 205.053
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of the site.
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MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to concur with the recommendation of the Board of
Appeals and approve both of the variances as requested by Patricia Abrams for
the construction of a garage at 688 Highway #100. Seconded by Counci7man Utter.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried
unanimously.
A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE �F SEC7ION 205.053, 4D, FRIDLEY CfTY
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The Assistant Engineer explained this request as a 6ack yard variance reduction
request for the construction of an inground swimming pool.
Mayor Lie61 stated the Board of Appeals had recommended approval of the request.
MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to concur with the recommendation of the Board of
Appeals and approve the request for the variance to allow the construction of an
inground swimming pool as requested by Mr. Lee Bri17s, 1337 Skywood Lane N. E.
Seconded by Councilmara Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the motion carried unanimously.
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Councilman Breider questioned the intent of the minutes of the Board of Appeals
asking if the variances before the Council at the present time was for the
laundry area only, or was there to 6e some consideration concerning the reduction
in the parking. He pointed out that the request was to reduce the number of stalls
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and the act�on was to reduce the width af the stalls to comply with the number
required. He questioned the City Attorney if this type of reductioh is size
of the stalls rather than the reduction in number of stalls would be legal.
The City Manager said the laundry space as requested would be adequate. The
City Manager advised the Council that this item is also under consideration under
the minutes of the Building Standards-Design Control meeting, and it could be
reviewed at that t7me. He explained they were trying to cooperate with the
Wall Corporation in these matters so the construction would be ab7e to begin
soon.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the two variances as requested by the
Wall Corporation, reduction in size of the parking sta7ls from 70 feet to 9.2
feet and also the reduction of the laundry space from 1900 square feet to 1710
square feet. Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
VARIANCES OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 205.134. 4C
MOTION by Counc�lman Breider to concur with the recommendation of the Board of
Appeals and grant the variances as requested by Richard and Harold Harris for the
construction of a warehouse to be located at 7780-7790 Main Street N. E., with
the stipulations as recommended by the Board. Seconded by Councilman Utter.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebi declared the motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the minutes of the Board of Appeals meeting
of May 28, 1974. SeconcEed by Counci7man Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS-�ESIGN CONTROL SUBCOMMITTEE
MEETING OF MAY 28, 1974:
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO GONSTRUCT A NEW BUILDING FOR WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE
USE: LOCATED ON LOTS 1. 2. 3. 4, AND 5, BLOCK 8. ON AY ADDITION: THE S ME
Mayor Liebl stated the Subcommittee had recommended approval with eight stipulations.
He read the stipulations.
Mr. Harris said he would like to use precast curbing because it would be impossible
to drain the top of the buikhng in this area with the poured curbing unless it
was constructed with holes and drain ti7e. He added, in the winter months, the
poured curbing would hold back the water and create ice. He said they would not
get the drainage that was needed and there would be a build up of water in the
back of the bui7ding. He said the precast curbing would be pinned and the purpose
for this installation would be to keep the cars away from the dui7ding.
The City Manager said the Engineering Staff would work with Mr. Harris for a
solution to the draina9e problem in the area, and if there is a problem, it would
be brought back to the Council.
Mayor Liebl asked if Mr. Harris was planning to follow the eighth stipulation which
dealt with the screening of the parking area. Mr. Narris explained he did not "
know what would be done about the screening. He noted he did own the adjacent
property. He also questioned the installation of berming indicating there are
trees in the area which are greater than three inches in diameter and cou7d not
be removed for this berming. Counci7man Breider said ihe method of scree'ning
would be a flexible thing.
The City Manager stated the code is trying to tone down the objectionable material
from being in site. He stressed, this area is shaping up, and this is one of the
extra things that is required to continue this enhancing of the appearance.
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Mr. Harris assured the Council that what ever is done, he would do a good job.
He explained his 6usiness to be building of concrete plants, not brick plants.
Councilman Breider asked if Mr. Harris was planning on constructing other
buildings in the area and Mr. Harris said yes. Councilman Breider asked if
if these other buildings would be of the same type of design. Mr. Harris said
this would depend on the property being used. Ne explained there is a difference
in lot depth and this would control the design of the construction.
Councilman Utter questioned if Mr. Harris is planning on taking care of the
material in the other area. Mr. Harris said he planned to hold an auction in the
near future. He stated he is unable to locate the owner of the slide and would like
to find the man before he just gets rid of the slide. Counci7man Nee asked if Mr.
Harris would be able to obtain legal ownership of the slide because it had been
�n this area for a length of t�me. Mr. Harris said this may be possible, but
he felt some obligation to the investmen� of the owner and would like to attempt
to locate him before this means is sought.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the issuance of a building permit to
Harold and Richard Harris for the construction of a warehouse to be located
at 7780-7790 Main Street N. E., with the eight recommended stipulations of the
Building Standards-Design Control Subcommittee and indicating that the eighth
stipulation be worked out with the Engineering Department for a satisfactory
solution to the drainage pro6lems in the area, and that the decision on whether
to set poured curb or precast curbing he left up to the Engineeing �epartment.
Seconded by Councilman Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the motion carried unanimously.
SIDERATION OF A REOUEST TO CONSTRUCT AN APARTMENT COMPLEX:
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Mayor Liebl read the nine stipulations as listed in the m�nutes of the Building
Standards-Design Contro7 Subcommittee meeting.
Councilman Breider asked what material the garages would be made of and Mr.
Dante addressed the Council and said this would be the same material as the re�t
of the complex, stucco.
Mr. Dante pointed out the location of the swirmting pool, bridge to the second
deck, putting range, and accessory building for the recreation area. He explained
the access from the garage areas to the apartment complex 6uilding.
Councilman Breider asked if the inside apartments would have patios to the
court yard area and Mr. Dante said there would 6e no patios or balconies. Mr. Dante
said there would be some access from the party t^ooms to this area.
Mayor Liebl asked how large the swimming pool would be and Mr. Dante said this
would be 20 feet by 40 feet. He further explained there would be no diving board
because this is considered a risk and a dangerous addition. He said ihe depth of the
pool would be from 8 to 10 feet.
' The City Manager said the Administration feels the plan being presented is a good
plan and would like the pro,7ect to get going. He said the staff recommendation would
be that the Council approve the plan with the stipulations listed by the Building
Standards-Design Control Subcommittee, He commented, this would complete the
requirements of the City as far as variances and plan approval.
Mr. Dante addressed the Council and said there are nine stipulations in the minutes
of the Subcommittee. He said he would like to go through the stipulations one by one
to make their position a part of the record.
Mayor Liebl referred to the first stipulation concerning the installation of the
tennis courts and said he said he would like Mr. Dante's assurance that this would
be done as efficiently as possible.
Mr. Dante said he would like to hypass the first stipulation at the present time
and come back to this after discussion on the remaining eight.
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Mr. Dante went on to the second stipulation regarding the presentation of a]andscape
plan to the 5ubcommittee before finalization of the development. Mr. Dante said
this had been prepared and accepied by the Subcommittee,
The third stipulation, stating the lighting plan for the complex be submitted
to the Subcommittee had also been completed he said.
Mr. Dante continued stating the fourth stipulation which said a drainage plan would
be used as set up by theCity of Fridley, would be agreeable. He further stated,
if there are any questions or additions to this portion of the stipulation, he
would like to know.
He went on to the fifth stipulation which said if a future storm sewer system is
needed to drain the area adequately, Wall Corporation would pay their fair share.
He said Wall Corporation had agreed to th9s. He added, they definytely would pay
thetr fair share, whatever fair share is encumbant on them, this wou7d be their
responsibility.
The sixth stipulation concerning the parking stall sizes had been taken care of
by reducing the size of the indoor stall sizes as required by the Board of Appeals
and accepted by the Council.
The next stipulation, number seven, stated that screened garbage areas w�l]
provide for fire truck access. Mr. Dante explained thts had been laid out to
accomodate the CIty of Fridley Fire Marshall. He said the areas are totally
screened with three walls and a roof.
Mr. Dante west on to the eight stipulation that parking will be 5 feet off of the
garage, separation made by a poured concrete curb, six inches by 18 inches, and
that the area between the curb and the building will have a low maintenance material.
He explained the plan for the building had been changed and this stipulation was no
longer applicable because there would be no parking up to the garages. He said
this was originally stipulated to keep the cars from damaging the building, but all
of the parking would be in the open area, not facing the garages. He said they did
not want to take ihe chance of damaging any part of the curbing and by redesigning,
the stipulation would no longer apply. He also stated, there would be no need for
the �nstallation of the low maintenance material up against the bui7ding.
Councilman Utter asked if there would be some type of curbing separating the
building from the parking area. Mr. Dante said there would be some type of
planting or foliage.
Mr. Dante continued stating the ninth stipulation read that there will be planting
used as a buffer on the south side of the complex to provide complete screening
from the R-1 property. He explained when he arrived in Minnesota from California,
he was pleased with the type of landscaping with the absence of fencing. He
explained the view from the R-1 area inio the ponding area of the complex would
be a pleasant one, and he doubled if those who wi71 reside in this area would like
this type of screening,
Councilman Utter asked if there would be some type of berming of the parking
area. Mr. �ante said this plan is in the landscape plan and the Wall Corporation
would have to make the area pleasing to sell the R-1 property to a residential
developer.
Mayor Liebl stated Mr. Dante did not agree to the stipulations num6ered eight
and nine. Mr. Dante Shcd since the change in design of the complex, they no
longer apply.
Mayor Liebl said there would have to be some screening and Mr. �ante agreed.
He said this would apply to the tree lots only.
Councilman Starwalt questioned Mr. Dante on his feelings concerning the first
stipulation, the installation of the tennis courts. Mr. Danie asked when this
had come up, he added, Wall Corporation was unaware of this type of requirement.
The City Managerexplained that the provision for funding for park is a requirement
of the City Code; and Wall Corporat�on had received many variances to construct
the complex. He said this requirement would be 10% of the 7and value in the complex,
and this should 6e a total amount of $20,000. The City Manager explained that at
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the last meeting of the Council, this item was discussed by the Council and the
Council took action that the $20,000 park fee for Wall Corporation be reduced
to $5,000, and that two tennis courts be provided for the R-3 area. He said
Wall Corporation would have the choice of providing the $20,000 to the park
fund, or paying $8,000 and installing two tennis courst. He added, the only
question would be the provision of the park fee, not who uses the property.
The City Manager said he felt this had been a reasona6le compromise.
Mayor Liebl asked Mr. Dante if he would provide the tennis courts for the
apartment users and Mr. Dante said yes. Mayor Liebl asked if the swimming pool
would be for the apartment users and Mr. Dante said yes.
Mayor Liebl said in order to develop this property, the surface water would have
to be taken care of to allow th�s to be developable property. Mayor Lieb7
continued, the Wall Corporation said they wou7d assume this responsibility.
He said he did not know the cost of the ponding facility or the recreational area
and asked what kind of money was being talked a6out in this type of installation.
Mr. Dante said there would 6e $125,000 to $150,000 spent in the area for ponding.
He said he had received an estimate from Carlson and LaVine that the cost of the
tennis court would be from $9,000 to $10,000 each. He said the swimming pool
without the butlding for the swimming pool would run $15,000. This would be a pool
equipment building and would be in the area of from $7,000 to $8,000. He satd there
would be some expense for theputting green and this would not include the 7andscaping
of the entire complex area. He said this would be $185,000 to $200,OOD without
the landscaping. He said this would be another $25,000 to $30,OD0. Mr. �ante
said this would be an investment of from $210,000 to $230,000 or a quarter of
a million dollars. He continued stating money is costing 18%.
Councilman Starwalt recalled at the previous meetings of the Counci7, there was
, discussion on whether or not the open areas wou7d be available to the people
outside of the complex and whether or not there would be passageways created
through the area for access. He added, at that time, Wall Corporation was against
the installation of the walkways stating the park like area would be reserved
for the apartment tenants. He said now, there is a different story.
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Mr. Dante commenied that ihis is not a different story. He read from the minutes
of the December 10, 1973 Counci7 meeting which concerned the item. He said five
single family lots had been taken from the plat to allow for the open space for
the complex. He said at this time, there was a question of who would maintain the
area and take on the liability for this area. He said the Wall Corporation is
maintaining the area and also responsibility for the liability. He further stated,
the plan for the residential lots had been with the depth of 180 feet and the City
had determined they should be 120 feet deep.
Mr. Dante said this area would not be fenced off by the Wall Corporation, they
wanted to keep the view for the single family property owners. He added, this
will be a very desirable location.
Mr. Dante questioned where the trade off would be if the original expenditure
wou7d have 6een $20,000 for the park fees and now he would have to pay $8,000
to parks and install another $20,000 in tennis courts.
The City Manager satd he thought this entire question had been resolved. He
stated the park fee was quoted for the residential lots and this is according to
ordinance.
Mr. Dante explained the method of figuring the park fee to arrive at the $8,05D, which
had been done by Mr. Darrel Clark, Commumity Development Administrator, and came
to 35¢ per square foot. He said his concern would be spending the $8,000 for the
park fee and at the same time spending the $20,000 for the tennis courts. He said
Wall Corporation cannot go along with this. He stated they would have to pay
3 to 3z points over the prime interest rate which is at 18 to 18�% per annum
and this area cannot support thts type of development.
The City Manager said if Wall Corporation did not want to put in the tennis courts,
they could pay the City $20,000.
Mr. Dante referred to a letter received by Wal7 Corporation on May 24 which indicated
there would be additional changes �n the hard shell for the plat which would be an
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additional expendature of $4,000 for Wall Corporation. He said there was a meetin9
with the City on May 10, 1974 and none of the changes had been made at this time and
the Engineer had prepared the final hardshell. He said when the City later came up
w�th changes, it had cost the Wall Corporation $4,000 to make these changes.
The City Manager sa�d there had been many communications sent to the Wall �
Corporation and they had been trying to get this done for two years. He said he
would not want to get into this type of discussion at this time, he would like
some agreement reached for settlement of this matter so Wall Corporation could
get going on construction.
Mayor Liebl said he felt the Council was responsible to see that recreational
facilities are provided in the R-3 area.
Mr. Dante said he would put in the tennis courts, the putting green, the
swimming pool, the storm sewer system, the lighting and the ponding area, but
they did not wani to pay the $8,000 for the R-1 area.
MOTION by Councilman Breider that the building permit be approved based on the
nine stipulations as recommended by the Building Standards-Design Control Sub-
committee and changing the first stipulation to read that one tennis court be
provided in the R-3 area for the 144 unit apartments and that $8,000 for the
R-1 area be paid for the park fund fee for total expenditure of approximately
$20,000. Seconded by Councilman Utter.
Councilman Breider said the other developers throughout the City had paid 10%
and if it were not for this, there may not be a Commons Park or a Meadow7ands
Park. He stated Mr. Dante had given the Council a forceful argument, but the
Wall Corporation had been allowed to build the 144 units because the R-1 area
had been credited for the density. He said the Wa71 Corporation would have
to 6e treated in the same way as the other deve7opers in the City and this is the ,
intent of his motion.
The City Attorney said the motion should state the park fee is made in lieu of
property donation and the money would be put in the general fund.
Mr. Dante said the progress of the development had come to the point where they
were ready to go ahead with the exception of this one concern. He said he
would like to see this concern resolved and then Wall Corporation cou7d get
started within a month. He said they would not be back for any more variances,
this would be their final appearance at the City Council.
UPON A ROLL CALL VOTE, Mayor Liebl voting na,y, Counci7man Utter voting nay,
Councilman Nee voting aye, Councilman Breider voting aye, and Councilman Starwalt
voting nay, Mayor Liebl declared the motion FAILED THREE TO TWO.
MOTION by Councilman Utter to require the Wall Corporation to install two tennis
courts for the 144 unit apartment building and reduce the $8,000 park fee to
$4,000 in lieu of the R-1 contribution of land to parks, and issue the hui7ding
permit with the other eight stipulattons. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt for
clarification.
Councilman Starwalt asked if the contribution, $20,000, had included the R-1
area. Councilman Breider said yes, it had been based on the entire area.
Councilman Starwalt said if he had known this, he would have supported Councilman �
Breider's motion.
Counciiman Breider said the fair amount under the ordinances of the City would be
$20,436. Councilman Breider said he would not vote in favor of the motion made
by Councilman Utter. He said he had never worked so hard to get something for
an apartment complex. He said when the other builders in the City build such
a complex, they come in and their plans include such items. He said the only
item the Council had not gone after was the putting green. He said if this
motion was approved, the City would be giving the Wall Corporation two tennis
courts for their complex in lieu of the park payment,
Councilman Breider said he feared the next developer would come to the City and
be required to put $20,000 into parks and put in a swi�nning pool and the City
will deduct this from the park fee. He said this could include additional items
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and more could be deducted. He recalled at the last meeting, there had been a
tradeoff with Wall and the park fee was reduced to $8,000 if they would put in
two tennis courts.
UPON A ROLL CALL VOTE, Mayor Liebl vot9ng aye, Councilman Utter voting aye,
Councilman Nee voting nay, Councilman Breider voting nay, and Councilman Starwalt
voting nay, Mayor Liebl declared the MOTION FAILED THREE TO TWO.
� MOTIDN by Councilman Breider that the bui7ding permit be approved based on
the nine stipulations as recommended by the Bui7ding Standards-Design Control
Subcommittee and changing the first stipulation to read that one tennis court
be provided in the R-3 area for the 144 unit apartment complex and that $8,050
be provided for the R-7 area for park fee in lieu of a land contribution for a
total expenditure by the Wall Corporation of approximately $20,000. Seconded
by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a roll call vote, Counci7man Utter voting aye,
Councilman Nee voting aye, Councilman Breider voting aye, Councilman Starwalt
voting aye, and Mayor Liebl voting nay, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried
four to one.
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO ALL�W REMODELING OF THE BUILDING TO BE USED AS
A CONVENIENCE STORE AND GA50LINE SALES: LOCATED ON BLOCK 10. AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION
MOTION by Councilman Nee to concur with the Building Standards-Design Control
Subcommittee and grant the bui7ding permit with the two suggested stipulations.
Seconded 6y Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the motion carried unanimously.
TO CONSTRUCT A NEW BUILDING
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E. TAYLOR-TALCO, INC., 3801 3RD STREET NORTHEAST, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA :
MOTION by Counci7man Breider to approve the request to construct a new building
to be used as a machine shop with offtce area by Percy E. Talor of Talco, Inc.
at 7835 Matn Street Northeast with the five stipulat�ons of the Building Standards
Design Control Subcommittee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF A REOUEST TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING FOR SALT STORAGE: LOCATED
Mayor Liebl read the five recommended stipulations to the Council and audience.
Mr, Joel Katz, Assistant Maintenance Engineer, Minnesota Highway Department
addressed the Council and said the Highway Department could not go along with the
fifth stipulation, "Council work up an agreement with the Minnesota Highway
Department stating either they provide an area for milti-recreational use to
provide an access to an area of such use." He said this area is designated
as a controlled access area due to the heavy traffic with the various highway
intersections in the vicinity.
' Councilman Nee asked if the PCA had been contacted concerning this area being in the
flood p7ain. The City Manager said this area is above the flood plain. Mr. Katz
said tt is in the area designated as the 500 year flood area.
MOTION by Councilman Nee to concur with the recommendation of the Building Standards
Destgn Control Subcommittee and approve the request to build a salt storage
area with stipulations 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6. Seconded by Councilman Breider.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVE THE PARKING LOT LAYOUT: LOCAT
MOTION by Counci7man Starwalt to approve the request for the parking lot layout
as requested by Spartan-Atlantic at 5351 Central Avenue N. E. Seconded by Councilman
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Councilman Starwalt asked if the third stipulation had been complied with. A
representative of Spartan-Atlantic addressed the Counci7 and said a revised plan
had been submitted and he agreed with all of the stipulations.
The City Manager stated the stipulation in the Building Standards-Design Control
Subcommittee minutes, #2, wh�ch dealt with the width of the driveway should be
changed from 25 feet to 40 feet.
Mayor Liebl asked if a plan for the remodeling of the building would be presented.
The representative said the new tenant of the building would be submitting the
plan. Councilman Starwalt asked if the area would be cleaned up. The representative
thanked the City for their patience with the condition of the building and said
this would be done as soon as practical.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Nee to receive the minutes of the Building Standards-Design
Control 5ubcommittee meeting of May 28, 1974. Seconded by Councilman Breider.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lieb7 declared the motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT WITH ANOKA COUNTY REGARDI
Mayor Liebl said he believed that the agreement should 6e submitted for review
to Shorty's because he is the man who has to do the work.
MOTION by Councilman Utter to ta61e the item and submit the information to
Shorty's for review and ask ihat the Public Safety D�rector, Mr. �ames Hi71,
provide additional information, 5econded by Councirlman Breider. Upon a voice
vote, a17 voting aye, Mayor LiebT declared the motion carried unanimousiy,
APPROVAL OF EXCLUSIVE RENTAL COPJTRACT - 3710 EAST RIVER ROAD (LIQUOR STORE #2)
The City Manager called on the Finance Director to present the information and
explain the total cost of the existing 7ease to the Council.
The Finance Director said the total cost of the lease from July 1, 1974 would be
$14,500 which would would be payable to George Ntcklow. He said this lease
is $500 a month. He said it would be possible to sublease the area to a third
party and obtain some of the funding back. He said there is also a parcel of
land that could be traded for payment of this lease which had been suggested by Mr.
N�cklow. He said it would also be possible to reduce the amount of rent and let
the property owner sublease it. Mr. Brunse7l said if the area is subleased, he
believed the City should do this.
Mr. Brunsell said he would recommend the Council try to lease the space for the
peraod of 60 days.
MOTION by Counciman Nee to authorize the execution of the rental contract with
Calhoun Realty for the period of 60 days. Seconded by Counci7man Breider.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lieb7 declared the motion carried
unanimously.
- REQUESTiNG "NO PARKING" SIGNS ON CHANNEL
MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to receive petit�on #9-1974 requesting "No Parking"
signs on Channel Road from Mississippi Street to 66th Avenue. 5econded by
Counci7man Utter. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the
motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Charles Johnson, 6580 Channel Road, addressed the Council and said the primary
reason for requesting the "No Parking" signs was a matter of safety. He explained
there are many young aduits 7iving and visiting through the center portion of the
roadway and these young people speed up the street and hit top speed right in
front of the apartment complex. He explained the 15 to 20 unit apartment is being
rented by many people with young children and there is no playground faci7ities
for them, so they play in the street and in and out of the parked cars in front
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of the apartment buildings. He said this parktng is on both sides of the street.
He said this parking is on both sides of the street. He said the children from
the apartment buildings use the driveways on the west side of the street to ride
their bikes in and these drives are sloped sharply to the street and the children
cannot stop if a car was coming. He further explained that the cars cannot
see the chtldren coming out of the driveways 6ecause of the cars being parked on
6oth sides of the street. Mr. Johnson feared someone would get kil7ed in this area
� if something is not done. He said another reason for this request is because
the cars park in front of the mai7 boxes and the mail carrier is unable to get
into the boxes. He also said the people from the apartments use the driveways
of the people on the west to turn around in. Mr. Johnson said he is tired of
picking up garbage that has been thrown there by the apartment tenants and guests.
Ms. Joyce Ames, Manager of the apartment, addressed the Council and said there
is a severe handicap in the amount nf parking for the apartments. She explained
there is only one parking stall per unit and many of the people residing there
have two cars.
Councilman Starwalt said he had talked to the manager of the building and advised
her to contact the residents of the buildings and stress the importance of not
infringing on the residential property owners. He agreed there is a problem
wtth the amount of parking avai7able at the apartments.
Counciman Starwalt said if the apartment tenants wou7d ,7ust park on their own
side of the street, this would be an aid in this situation. He suggested giving them
a period of 30 days to shape up the situation. He said he would be reluctant to
put up the no parking signs, this would allow for an increase in the speeding
problems.
Ms. Ames said there is 22 units in the building and only 22 parking spaces. She
further stated there would be no place for the guests of the apartment tenants to
� park if the signs were installed. She said they pick up the garbage and try to
keep ihe area clean.
Mr. Roy Boone, 6564 Channel Road, said the single fami7y residents on the street
are willing to have the no parking signs installed on both sides of the street
because they believe they have driveways sufficient to handle their own parking.
MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to allow a 30 day trial period to determine if the
pro6lems could be taken care of, and after or before this, if there is still
a problem, the no parking signs would be placed on the west side of the street
and absolutely enforced. Seconded by Councilman Utter.
Mr. Johnson addressed the Council and said it could be determined within the
period of a few days. He said if the apartment residents would use the parking
lot instead of the street, there would probably not be any problems. He added,
he had not seen the parktng lot used to 60% capacity since moving to the area.
UP�N A VOICE VOTE, Counciman Starwlat, Mayor Liebl, Councilman Utter and Councilman
Nee voting aye, and Councilmah Breider voting nay, Mayor Liebl dec7ared the motion
carried four to one.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SHARING FRIDLEY'S FIRE FREQUENCY WITH COLUMBIA HEIGHTS:
MOTION by Councilman Utter to receive the letter from Chief Fran Bassett, Chief,
� Columbia Heights Fire Department, dated March 22, 1974 and also the letier from
Malcolm 0. Watson, City Manager, Columbia Heights, dated May 28, 1974 and concur in
the request. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Liebl declared the motion c�rred unanimous7y.
CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR ISSUANCE
Mr. Dave Olson, representative of Burlington Northern addressed the Council and
passed out information concerning the development of the property on the proposal.
Mr. Olson tntroduced Mr. John Cairns, Counsel for Hi-Mount, Inc., stating Mr.
Darrel B. Johnson was not available for the present meeting, so Mr. Cairns would be
making the presentation. Mr. Olson also introduced Mr. Tom Moore, representative
of the underwriter, and Mr. L �ohn Pohle and Mr. Paul L. Pohle sole owners of
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Ni-Mount Inc. He pointed out that the Pohles also own ali the stock of Pohle Sales,
Inc., distributors of Sch7itz, Old Milwaukee, and Lowenbraue beers with offices
on St. Anthony Boulevard in Minneapolis.
Mayor Liebl stated the procedure of the issuance of industrial revenue bonds
has been established by the Legislature to he7p promote industrial growth in
cities. Mayor Liebl said he had thoroughly read the material presented by the ,
Hi-Mount group and stated the zoning of the proposed propel�ty is correct for this
type of usage and there would be no problem in this respect.
Mayor Liebl said the industrial revenue bonds had never been used for development
in the City of Fridley, all of the development is privately financed.
Mayor Liebl asked how long the Hi-Mount Company had been in existance. Mr. Paul
Pohle said it was formed in March to bring in a franchise for Dlympia Beer. He
said the company is solely owned by his brother and himself. He explained the
ownership of the other Company, Pohle Sales, Inc., and explained it was physically
impossible to do a good �ob of operating the company at the same plant, He
exp7ained with this type of operation, it is necessary to establish a 7ocation
on the rail. He said this operation is currently being operated in Brooklyn Center
and this is in a building that had a short term lease, He further explained the
new faci7ity would have to be obtained by October because the building now being
used in not heated and the product would freeze if left any longer than this.
He explained this to 6e ihe reason for such short notice to the City on this
consideration. Mr. Pohle also explained they had originally planned to construct
an addition to their existing facility. He said the contractor had been selected,
but the elevations made the proposal unacceptable. He said the Fridley property
was found after this.
Mr. Paul Pohle said he would like to obtain conceptual approval of the proposa7
from the Council with authority being given to some person so the Company would
not have to wait until the next month for this �etermination.
Councilman Breider asked the amount of the net worth of Hi-Mount, Mr. Paul
Pohle said he could not tell the Council this at this point. He explained that
the operation is growing so rapidly, tt would not be possible to state an amount.
Mr. John Cairns addressed the Council and explained the underwriter had based
the concern on the sales of the Pohle Sales Company. He said in this case the
City would only hold the lease, there would be no administrative maintenance.
Mr. Cairns presented a brief history of this type of funding and stated it was
established in 1967 and there had been 109 issues of such bonds, six of them
in St. Paul with only one Fai7ure thusfar. He stated this type of funding would
provide a reduced interest rate for the Company. He continued, his presentation
emphasizing the point that this would provide the City with a method of assisting
industrial growth without any exposure to the project. He stressed the point
that the City would not have any financial output, nor would they have any
liability if the Company failed, this is a legal point in this type of issuance.
He stated, this will not be the City's 7ast request, there is a great deal of
interest in this type of f�nancing.
The Finance Director said if the City would like to employ a third party to
research this proposal, there would be no expense to the City. He said the City
would not have any financial respons7bility, the only connection there would be
is that the bonds would say "The City of Fridiey" on them.
The City Attorney stated he would work with the Attorney for Hi-Mount and the
Bonding Company, and if he felt it would be necessary to obtain the services of
an attorney that specia7izes in 6onds, he knew of several in the area and would
call on them for aid.
The City Attorney agreed with the statement of Mr. Cairns that there is no
obligation on the City's part. He said the insurance company would take care
of the admin7strative tasks such as the mak9ng of the payments. He ment��ned he
had not examined the po7icy.
Councilman Nee questioned to what extent is the proposed construction going
be convertable to another type of business besides a beer company. Mr. Dave
Olson responded that there would be no prok�lem with this type of property on
rails.
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Councilman Starwalt questioned if there had been any cost relationships set up.
Mr. Cairns said this would be researched by the underwriter. Mr. Cairns explained
the methods used in the appraisal of this type of property with no construction
in relation to a property with improvements.
Mr. Cairns continued his presentation asking the Council for approval of the
� concept at the present meeting so the parties involved could get together and
work toward the construction of the facility. He said final approval would not be
_ gtven by this conceptual approval, this would have to be done by the authorizing
of signatures on the various documents. He said thiswould be done after the City
Attorney and City Manager have reviewed the papers.
Councilman Nee asked the City Manager when he had found out about this proposal.
The City Manager said he had talked to these gentlemen a couple of times. He
referrr:d to pending action on fiscal disparity and said this would allow for only
60% of the tax base if this case was won. He continued to point out that there
ar� advantages and disadvantages in this type of funding by industrial revenue
bonds.
MOTION by Councilman Nee to advise the applicant the City of Frid7ey is in
agreement with the principle, but his does not represent final approval.
Councilman Nee said there seemed to be risks and pros and cons and stated he
would like to determine the effect of this type of proposal over a long period
of time.
Mr. Cairns said if the concept were approved, it would be possible to obtain
final approval within 45 days.
Counci7man Nee questioned if this development would require the City of Fridley
� to provide additional utility facilities to this area. The City Manager said there
would be the need of additional facilities.
SECONDED BY Councilan Utter.
Mr. Cairns said he would be back the following Monday evening with additional
information on the proposal and he would talk to the City Manager and City
Attorney the following day concerning this proposal.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, al7 voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried
unanimously.
(NoTE: Councilman Utter was excused at this time because of a family emergency.)
CONSIDERATION OF REFUNDING BONDS ISSUED IN 1970:
Mr. Segar Swanson, representative of Eh7ers and Assosciates addressed the Council
and explained this would concern the Improvement Bonds of 1970. He said it is
possible to obtain advance refunding bonds which would be at a rate of interest
which would 6e i to 3/4% lower than those previously mentioned. He said the
current market rate is 6.77%.
Mr. Swanson continued to explain there are two methods available to the City
with this type of proposal. One method, he said would be over a short period of
time with the savings of $78,996.25, and the other over a longer period of time
� wtth a pro,7ected savings of $137,646.25. He further explained most cities prefer
the shorter term because of the expectation of the decrease in the value over
the longer period of time.
Mr. Swanson said the seller of the U, S. government securities would establish
a 1.rust account and will underwrite the cost of the refunding. He stated there
would be no cost to the City. He also pointed out that the City would hold a17
options to stop at any poini, and this would be without cost. He said the City
would enter into a contract with the sel7er of the ll, S. securities and Ehlers
and Associates only.
Mr. Swanson said he would like to have the Council consider the concept and the
approach.
The City Manager recalled this had been done before by the City. The Finance �irector
said this had been done in 1965.
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Mr. Swanson explained that the last time this was done by the City, the City had
paid the fees, now, it would be the responsibility of the trustee to do this.
He said this would also take the administrative processes concerning the bonds out
of the Finance Director's office and this is given to the trustee also.
Mayor Liebl asked Mr. Swanson to prepare a summary of the pros and cons of the
proposal for the Council consideration the following Monday evening.
MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to approve this proposal for advance refunding bonds
in princip7e concept subject to further input at the next meeting of the Council
from Mr. Swanson and also the Finance Director. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPING FURTHER COOPERATIDN WITH ANOKA COUNTY:
The City Manager reviewed the cooperative program being developed with School
District #14 and said he would like to have this type of cooperation in a program with
the County enablin9 the citizenry of Fridley to gain the most from their tax dollars.
MOTION by Counc�lman Breider to receive the letter written by the City Manager to
the County Commission and authorize sending the letter to the County Commission.
Seconded by Counc�7man Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the motion carried unanimously.
- ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #59-1974 ordering preliminary plans
specificattons and estimates of the costs thereof: Water and Sanitary Sewer
Improvement Project #115, Addendum #1. Seconded by Counciman Starwalt, Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Niayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #60-1974 -
RECEIVING PETITIOfV #8-1974 -
MOTION by Councilman Bre7der
sewer service connections in
Praject #i15, Addendum #1).
all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
THE PRELI
ESTING WATER AND SEWER
PEIT
CE CONNECTIONS IN
to receive Petition #8-1974 requesting water and
Rice Creek Estates (Water and Sanitary 5ewer Improvement
Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote,
declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Counciman Breider to adopt Resolution #61�1974 ordering improvement
and final plans and specif�cations and estimates of the costs thereof: Water
Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project #115, Addendum #1. Seconded by Counci7man
Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion
carried unanimous7y.
RESOLUTION #62-1974 -
MENT FOR BI�S: WATER
ORDERING ADVERTISE-
MOTION by Councilman Bre�der to adopt Resolution #62-1974, ordering improvement
approval of plans and ordering advertisement for bids: Water and Sanitary Sewer
Pro�ect #115, Addendum #7. Seconded by Counci7man Starwalt. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Lie61 declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIOIJ #63-1974 - REDUCING THE STORM SEWER ASSESSMENT ON
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MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #63-1974, reducing the storm
sewer assessment on Parcel 3700, Section 2, for storm sewer improvement Project
#102. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION #64-1974 - DIRECTING PREPARATION OF REASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STORM SEWER
I PROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 102:
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #64-1974, directing preparat�on of
reassessment roll for 5torm Sewer Improvement Project No. 102. Seconded by Council-
man Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried
� unanimously.
RESOLUTION #65-1974 - DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED REASSESSMENT
RaLL FOR STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 102:
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MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #65-1974, directing the publication
of hearing on proposed reassessment roll for Storm Sewer Improvement Project No.
102. Seconded by Counctlman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #66-1974 - ADOPTING AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM•
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution #66-1974, adopttng an equal emp7oy-
ment opportunity program. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all
voiing aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
AND
MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to receive the resignat�ons from Ms. �oyce Benson,
from the Human Relations Committee and also from Shirley Kennedy, Environmental
Quality Commission. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS: CITY EMPLOYEES:
NAME
Elsie Hanscom
6000 Stinson Blvd.
Fridley, Minn.
POSITION
Special Assessment
Clerk
Finance Department
SALARY
$550
per
month
EFFECTIVE DATE
June 3, 1974
REPLACES
Sue Coyle
Judith L. Walch Clerk Typist/ $498 June 17, 1974 �eb6orah
144 Longfellow N. E. Accounting Clerk per Hurni
Fridley, Minn. Finance Department month
MOTION by Councilman Breider to appoint Elsie K. Hanscom, Special Assessment Clerk
in the Accounting Department and Judith L. Walch, Clerk Typist/Accounting Clerk,
Finance Department, effective �une 3 and June 17, 1974 respect�vely. Seconded by
Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the
motion carried unanimous7y.
CLAIMS:
GENERAL 35795 - 35868
LIQUOR 8925 - 8933
MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the claims. Seconded by Councilman Nee.
� Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared �he motion carried
unanimously.
LICENSES:
EXCAVATING:
Waalen & Sabby, Inc.
9082 Polk Street N. E.
Minneapolis, Minn. 55434
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Bill's Millwork
4 Walnut Street
Savage, Minnesota 55378
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James Waalen
Wtlliam Norton
APPROVED BY
C. Belisle
C. Belisle
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GENERAL CONTRACTORS CONTINUED: BY
Ernie's Repair and Remodeling Co. Ernie Mithun
605 59th Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55430
Richard Hast�ngs Co.
6331 Riverview Tarrace N. E.
Fridley, M�nnesota 55432
Sheehy Construction Company
Box 3570
St. Paul, Minnesota 55165
Richard Hastings
J. L. Trucker
HEATING:
Modern Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
2318 First Street N. E. Richard Peausse
Minneapolis, Minn. 55418
Temparature Control, Inc.
819 Huhbard Avenue
St. Paul, Minn. 55104
MASONRY:
Concrete Curb Cnmpany
Route 1
5avage, Minn. 55378
PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS:
Timothy M. Eide
Drovers Bank Building
So. St. Paui, Minn. 55075
Harold �. Morrow
Cty. Tk. MM, Rt. 4, Box 28
R�ver Falls, Wisconsin 54022
Rustic Oaks
1200 72nd Avenue N. E.
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
J & � Management
6507 Camden Avenue N.
Brooklyn Center, Minn.
EMPLOYEE DISPENSING:
Marvin L. Gatch
4434 Portland Avenue
Minneapolis, Minn. 55407
Kathryn E. Gray
4907 Madison Street
Dean W. Palm
4921 4th Stt-eet
Laurel R. Powers
9724 3rd Street
Minneapolis, Minn. 55434
Deborah A. Raymond
1200 72nd Avenue #303
Jacquelyn R. Schwartzwald
537 Rice Creek Terrace
Harland Potter
G, Strasburg
AT:
6680 Lucia Lane
5430 7th Street
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APPROVED BY
C. Belisle
C. Be7is7e
C. Belisle
W. Sandin
W. Sandin
C. Belisle
S. Olson
S. Olson
1200 72nd Avenue N. E. S. Olson
1050 52nd Avenue
BY
Ground Round
Ground Round
Ground Round
Ground Round
Ground Round
Ground Round
5. Olson
APPROVED BY
Public Safety
Director
Public Safety
Directar
Pub7ic Safe�y
Director
Public Safety
Director
Public Safety
Director
Public Safety
Director
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FEE
$5.00
$5.00
$5. '
$5.00
$5.00
$5.�J0
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FOOD ESTABLISHMENT:
FMC Corporation
48th & Marshall Street
Pappy's Foods
7879 Beech Street
Stav's Superette
6483 University Avenue
VEN�ING MACHINE:
Body Shoppe Sauna
6379 University Avenue
Day Company
500 73rd Avenue
Downing Box
5851 East River Road
FMC Corporation
48th & Marshall
Precision Sheet Metal
5250 Main Street
CIGARETTE:
�ay Company
500 73rd Avenue
Downing Box
5851 East River Road
FMC Corporation
48th & Marshall Street
Precision Sheet Metal
5250 Main Street
Stav's 5uperette
6483 University Avenue
OFF SALE BEER:
5tav's Superette
6483 University Avenue
GUN CLUB:
FMC Corporation
48th & Marshall
� LIVESTOCK - NEW
Leonard A. Moore, �r.
8301 Riverview Terrace
SUNDAY LIQUOR:
Shorewood Inn
6161 Highway 65
BILLIARDS - NEW:
Ole Piper Inn
620 Osborne Road
BY
Canteen Corporation
Jack F. Woods
Robert Stavanau
Shirley Cipham
ARA Food Services Co
ARA Food Services Co
Canteen Company of
Minnesota, Inc.
ARA Food Service Co.
ARA Food Services Co
ARA Food Services Co
Canteen Company of
Minnesota, Inc.
ARA Food Services Co.
Robert Stavanau
Robert Stavanau
William A. Nicklow
Benson Candy &
Tobacco Co.
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APPROVED BY
Health Inspector
Health Inspector
Health Inspector
Health Inspector
Health Inspector
Health Inspector
Health Inspector
HEalth Inspector
Public Safety
Director
Public Safety
Director
Public Safety
Director
Public Safety
Director
Public Safety
Director
Public Safety
Director
Public Safety
Director
Health Inspector
Public Safety
Director
Public Safety
Director
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FEE
$25.00
25.00
25.00
15.00
90.00
85.00
605.00
45.00
12.00
12.00
72.00
12.00
12.00
15.00
3.00
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20D.00
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MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve and grant the licenses listed previously.
Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the motion carried unanimously,
ESTIMATES:
H & S Asphalt Company
5400 Industry Avenue N. W.
Anoka, Minnesota 55303
PARTIAL Estimate #1
1974-1 Street Improvement Pro,7ect
1974-2 Street Improvement Project
A. J. Chromy Construction Company
5051 West 215th Street
Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
and
Western Casualty & Surety Company
$56,988.09
$21,460.74
78,448.23
PARTIAL Estimate #6 for Sanitary Sewer, Water and
Storm Sewer Improvement Project No. 114
$ 78,448.23
$ 10,253.70
MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the estimates. Seconded by Councilman
Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried
unanimously.
COMMUNICA7IONS:
�FL CHAIRMAN CALDWELL: RESOLUTION OPPOSED TO A NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY:
MOTION by Councilman Breider to receiVe the communication from DFL Chairman,
Caldwell, regarding the resolution opposed to a national guard Armory, dated May 28,
1974. Seconded by Councilman Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lieb]
declared the motion carried unanimously.
GOVERNOR ANDERSON: THANK YOU FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:
MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the communication from Governor Anderson
regarding thank you for communication, dated May 22, 1974. Seconded by Councilman
Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voiing aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried
unanimous]y.
JAYCEES CHAIRMAN YOUNG: REQUESTING LICENSES AND WAIVED FEES:
MOTION by Councilman Nee to issue the licenses, waive the fees with the stipulation
that the liquor liability insurance be produced before the licenses are issued.
Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RECEIVING THE INFORMATION CONCERNING CERTIFICATION OF GENERAL TELEVISION BY F. C. C.:
MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the communication concerning the Certification
of General Television by the Federal Communications Commission adopted May 22, 1974
and released May 29, 1974. 5econded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote,
all woting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMAN STARWALT TO REPRESENT CITY OF FRIDLEY AT LEAGOE'OF
MINNESOTA MUNICIPALITIES. JUNE 6. 1974 M ETING:
MOTION by Councilman Nee to appoint Counci7man 5tarwalt as the City of Fridley
representative at the June 6, 1974 meeting of the Minnesota League of Municipaiities.
Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl
declared the motion carried unanimously.
A�JOURNMENT:
MOTION by Councilman Starwlat to adjourn the m2eting. Seconded by Councilman Nee.
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Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Liebl declared the motion carried unanimously
and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of June 3, 1974 ad�ourned at
12:32 A. M,
� Respectfully submitted,
UG���LCG�nr% �L�H�
Patricia Ranstrom
Secretary to the City Counctl
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