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THE MIN�TES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF FEBRUARY 24, 1975
7he Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Counci7 of February 24, 1975 was called to
order at 7.30 P.i4. oy Mayor Nce.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee welcomed those present at the meeting and invited all to join the Council in
saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
fiEMBERS ABSENT
Councilwoman Kuk�a�ski, Councilinan Breider, Councilman
Fitzpatrick, and Mayor Nee.
Councilman Starwalt
Mayor Nee said as a matter of information, Councilman Starwalt had gone to Russia
on a trtp co-sponsored by the National League of Cities and United States Conference
of Mayors and would report back to the Council concerning this trip.
APPROVAL DF MINU
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF �ANUARY 20, 1975:
��10TION by Councilwoman Kukowski to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
Fridley City Council of January 20, 1975 as presented. Seconded by Councilman
Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P4ayor Nee declared the motion
carried unantmously.
REGULAR CDUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1975:
� �OTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meetin9 of the
Fridley City Council of February as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA.
Mayor Nee said he would like to add items: number one, the report on the 1974 liquor
operation; number two, if Councilman Breider had no ob�ections, he suggested adding
a communication received by Counci7man Breider and himself �rom Mr. Larry Jamison
concerning the parking and snow removal policy of the City, and three, the City
Attorney had indicated he would ltke to present an item for consideration concerning
the possibility of appointing a member of the Council and a mem6er of the staff to
serve on the Police Civil Service Commission.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt the agenda as amended with aforementioned
additions. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATION:
CONSIDERATION OF PROCLAIMING MARCH 3 THROUGH MARCH 9, 1975 AS "L�AGUE OF
WOMEN VOTERS WEEK" IN FRIDLEY:
Mayor Nee pointed out that the City had received a letter from the Fridley L�ague
� of Woman Voters, of which he is a member, asking that the City adopt the Proclamation
for "League of Women Voters Week." Mayor Nee read the proposed Proclamation to the
Council and audience.
i��OTION 6y Councilman Breider to adopt the Prociamation designaiing March 3 through
March 9, 1975 as "League of Women Voters Week" in Fridley. s'econded by Counci7woman
Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
OPEN FORUM - VISITORS:
MRS. GRACE LYNCH, FRIDLEY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE, REQUEST FOR COUNCIL DIRECTION
ON PROPOSE� APPLICATION fOR CE� FUN�S FOR WOW PROGRAM:
Mrs. Lynch addressed the Council and explained that after several months of trying to
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obtain information concerning the program, they had come in contact with a person
who had advised them that it would be necessary for the City to monitor the funds
of the CETA program. She further explained these funds would be used for establishing
an employment counseling service. Ttme would be an important factor in this consideration
since they would only have three days to complete the application.
r4ayor Nee asked what involvement the City would have in the monitor�ng of the �
program. Mrs. Lynch said the City would have to assist in the preparation of the
application, the hiring of the Director of the program, and monitor the funds to
determine if the use was what was intended in the grant.
r1ayor Nee asked Mrs. Lynch if she had 6een working with the City Manager. Mrs.
Lynch said she had been working with the Administrative Assistant, ti1r. Peter Herlofsky.
Mayor Nee asked Mr. Herlofsky for his comments concerning this matter. Mr. Herlofsky
pointed out that he had been contacting the Minnesota Comprehensive Employment and
Training Consortium since early December. Ne explained that the person who had been
in charge of the project was no longer with the office and there was some problems in
getting the information from the correct agency. He sald they had finally talked to
someone who seemed knowledgeable in this area and had 6een informed that the information
had to be submitted to them by next week. Mr. lierlofsky continued to explain that
originally the City's obligation had been limited to the furnishing of office space or
a physical facility. �Vow, it seems the City will be responsible for hiring the
Director of the program and also monitoring the funds. Mr. Herlofsky said if the
program is funded, the City would be able to provide the service and work closely
with Mrs. Lynch to establish the type of service she would like.
The City Manager said originally when this was brought to the Council's attention,
there was to be very little City involvement. He said it would be up to the Council
to dec�de whether they want to get into this type of social service. He sa�d this
would take some resources of the community. The City Manager also pointed out
that in this instance, the program will initially be funded by Federal Funds, but
often this type of funds are reduced or withdrawn in the future. He indicated if �
the program is started in the City, the Council should consider this factor and
decide if the City would be able to continue the service if the funding is withdrawn.
He asked if the cost to the City in the future could he justified. He indicated
the City resources are very limited at the present time and would be more limited
in the future,
The City Manager said if the Council so desired, the Administration would make
application for the funding and see what response is obtained from the application.
He again stressed that the Council consider the long range �mplications if the
Federal a�d �s discontinued.
f�layor Nee said he was aware of the pragram through the information that had been
submitted to the Council several months ago. Mayor Nee asked if the administrative
costs could be paid out of the grant. i�lr. Herlofsky said the amount requested in
the application would be $19,000, and this had been determined as the cost of
setting up and the admrnistration of the program. This did not include any City
Staff time.
The City Manager pointed out that the establishment of this program would provide
a social service which wouid come under the umbrelia of the Ciiy government.
Mayor Nee asked how the payroll factor would be handled. P1r. Herlofsky explained
that the grar,t would be for the establishment of the service only, there was no
allowance for additional administrative cost. He said this would provide a free ,
counseling service for women wishing to enter the �ob market. Mr. Herlofsky read
the explanation of the type of service from the information provided. He indicated
there would be a great deal of work involved in the plan. He indicated that Mrs.
Lynch has many ideas on how she would like the program to serve in counseling.
Councilman Breider indicated he did not know too much about the problem or the
pro9ram. flayor Nee said it was described several months ago. hle said it wou7d
help women get back into the work force.
The City Manager said this is not a Federal program with Federal employees, it would
be under the City Administration.
Councilwoman Kukwoski said she believed the City should make application for the
funding and see what happens. Councilwoman Kukowski said the program is not limited
to women participants, men can also be counseled.
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Councilman Fitzpatrick asked what the deadline on the application is. r�r. Herlofsky
said it would have to be submitted before March 12 6ecause their staff would need
time to review the information. March 4th would be an appropriate date.
i�layor Nee said he agreed with Councilwoman Kukowski. He asked what the obligation
would be if the City would have to go ahead and make the application? Mr. lierlofsky
� said there would be no obligation until the money is offered. He said then the
program would have to be initiated to provide training alternatives for women wishing
to enter the work force.
Ihe City Manager said if it is just a matter of making the application, the staff
would make thts application and come back and inform the Council on the potential
of the funding.
MOTION by Councilwoman Kukwoski to direct the Administration to go ahead with the
application to CETA on the women's counseling serv�ce and report back to the Council
on the status of the application. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF
Mrs. Packer addressed the Council and said the information concerm ng the presentation
she was to make�had been submitted to the Counci7 in form of a memo from the City
Manager and also within the minutes of the Human Relations Committee. She said this
matter concerned the Veterans Preference issue. Mrs. Packer said the Council had
also received a proposed resolution in support of the modification of the Veterans
Preference Legislation.
Mrs. Packer said the Committee favored the Bergltn, McCutcheon Bill, which would be
� a modification of the Veterans Preference Law. She said the Council had also received
a copy of the Bill and Law. Mrs. Packer said she was present at the meeting to answer
any quest�ons the Counci] may have concerning the proposal.
Mrs. Packer said she would very strongly urge the Council to support the resolution
submitted to the Council in their packet of materials. She said the matter had not
come to the Senate floor at the present time.
Mrs. Packer continued to expla�n that the C�ty would soon be in the process of
fnrmulating the Affirmative Action plan and this would not be possible with the
current absolute Veterans Preference. She said this could not only be used for the
Police within the Civil Service program but also where Civ�l Service does not
exist, there is absolute Veterans Preference and the City could run into problems
with th�s absolute preference.
Councilman Fitzpatrick questioned if the Council would agree with the Resolution
submitted, would this bring some problems with the support of the final bill when
it is modified? Mrs. Packer said the intent of the Resolution is to support the
Bergline, McCutcheon Bill. She added, the resolution supports this intent to
convey this information. Councilman Fitzpatrick again questioned if the City should
enter the consideration at this time when no formal changes for � final form had
been presented. He said they would not know the final form of what they were
supporting. f�rs. Packer stressed that the Resolution �ndicates that the City would
want the strongest form of Ue�erans Preference modificat.�oris.
� Councilman Breider said currently, the Veteran can use the Veterans Preference every
time he takes an exam. Mrs. Packer said this would not effect the status of the
Disabled Veteran, they would be able to continually use the Veterans Preference.
She added the Bill would favor the use of the Ueterans Preference within a ten year
time period from discharge and also limit the use to once.
Councilwoman Kukowski asked the City Attorney to explain his feelings on the proposal.
The City Attorney said he did not believe this is a legal matter, but more a policy
decision on the part of the Council. He said this aspect is now being governed by the
State Laws. He said he could see both sides of the argument, and he should not say
whether or not the City should support the Resolution.
Councilman Fitzpatrick questioned if one person would apply for a job �n Fridley
and he would be a veteran, would he have absolute preference? Mrs. Packer said there
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are provisions for this in the Civil Service regulations, and other parts of the
employment market, she believed the preference would be absolute. Mr. Ner7ofsky aid
he had checked this fact in the material provided and this would be under State
Statute 197.45, and he believed this to be true.
P�9ayor Nee asked if the League of Minnesota Municipalities supports this action?
Mr. Herlofsky said yes, this is a part of their 1975 legtslative plan. He '
indicated the information being presented was taken from their proposal. Nlrs. Packer
said she had a copy of the�r communication of this support. She asked if the Council
had received a copy of this communication. Mr. Herlofsky sa9d this is a part of the
information presented to the Council.
A member of the audience expressed the feeling that the Veterans serve their Country
and should have preference.
f�irs. Packer responded that the intent is not to eliminate the Veterans Preference,
she agreed that the Veteran shou7d be gzven some preference when they get back from
serving their Country. She sa�d the question is should they be given th7s preference
for the rest of their lives. She believed this is discriminatory against those who
cannot go into the service.
MOTION by Counc�lwoman Kukowski to adopt Resolution 3�-1975, requesting passage of
House File 84 and Sanate File 112 which amands Minnesota Statutes governing Veterans
Preference. Seconded by Councilman Bre�der.
Councilman Breider said he had not evaluated the Veterans Preference as Mrs. Packer
had pointed out before this time, but he had sor� experience in the area of the
Police �epartment. He indicated that some peaple come into the Poiice Department
and make application and support strong qualifications, and it is possible for the
less qualified Veteran to bump him. He said he belteved those coming back from
the service should have one opportunity to use the Preference and after this, compete
with the work force. Councilman Breider said the use of the Veterans Preference within'
the Police Department often forces the Department to hire the lesser qualified
applicant.
Mayor Nee said he is a Veteran and is also sensitive to the questions of the Nation's
obli9ation to the Veteran. He said as a practical matter, the current Weterans Preference
Laws burden the government. He said the public is not always getting the best employees
for their tax dollars. He said he thought the law should be modified in some way from
the government point of view. He said from the taxpayers point of view and cost
of government today, the City cannot afford to hire anything less than the best
available personnel.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Packer asked if �t would be possible for the City to have the Resolution sent
to the Legislature the following day. �-1ayor Nee asked if Mrs. Packer would hand
carry the Resolution and she agreed to th�s. �ayor Nee signed the Resolution and
transmitted the copy to Mrs. Packer.
Mr. Henry Peterson, Fridley American Legion, addressed the Council and asked if they
had voted on the action. He said he had been watching the meeting at home on
Cable television and hoped to be at the meeting before any action on the matter
was taken. r1ayor Nee indicated ihe CounciT had taken action. PTr. Peterson expressed
the view that the Council should stay out of State government. He questioned how
the �isabled Veteran would obtain a job ten years from this date. �
Mayor Nee said this would not affect the Preference of the Disabled Veteran.
Mr. Peterson said he realized the woman's po�nt of view in this matter. He questioned
how the Counc�l could make this type of decision without the Veterans being present.
Mr. Peterson asked the Council to reconsider the action on the Veterans Preference
modifications. Mayor Nee asked the Council if any member wished to take action
to reconsider and there was no response.
OL� BUSINESS:
�ONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A
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Councilman Fitzpatrick said he thought this proposal would also be of 6enefii to the
surrounding communities. He indicated some effort had been made to get the response
of the surrounding communities on this type of proposal and as he recalled, this
response was negative. He said he had reservations about Fridley assuming the ent�re
cost of the project.
Councilman Breider said he agreed with the aspect that Fridley should not aasun�e
, the entire cost of the thing. He said he did not think Fridley would support this total
cost. He said he did think that the National Guard had a very good po-int and he
did not want the people who are members of the Guard to have to travel across town
to attend the meetings.
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Councilman Breider sa�d he believed the MAC site would be ideal for the Armory
He said this would be centrally located in the northerly suburbs. He said he
would like to propose that the Department of Military Affairs, State of Minnesota
through the Adjutant General explore the possibility of establishing a National
Guard Armory inthe northeast suburbs under a joint powers agreement.
f4ayor Nee asked if Councilman Breider could prepare a Resolution to this effect and
haveit ready for the Counci7 at the next meeting Councilman Breider said yes.
i�10TI0N by Councilman Breider to table the cons9derat�on of the construction of a
National Guard Armory in the City of Fridley until the next meeting of the Council,
March 3, 1975. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, I�layor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
�ISCUSSION CONCERNING PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SPRINGBROC
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f�1ayor Nee said he believed all the items that had been discussed in conjunction with
this lease seemed to be included in the agreement.
The Ctty Attorney said he believed the points discussed had been included. He
mentioned he had talked with representatives of the Foundation in the formation
of the agreement draft and other items had been added through this discuss�on.
Mr. Herrick further informed the Council that some portions had been d�scussed at the
staff ineeting with the City Manager and �epartment Heads and some suggestions for
change had been made. He asked the Council to consider the changes that had been
discussed. The City Attorney referred the Council's attention to section five
of the agreement and said he thought the first sentence should continue after the
word agreement to include the following statement, "and shall be sub,7ect to the
City Council's approval." He also referred to section seven and suggested it be
amended to add the word "normal" as follows: "The City will provide 'normal' police
and fire protection at no cost to the Foundation,"
The City Attorney also referred to section four and indicated the feeling that th�s
should be clartfied by the Council in some manner as to not create a conflict with
the personnel, equipment and assignments of the City staff. He sa9d he had tried
to indicate in the agreement that the services would be provided on a regular
schedule to enable the staff and foundation to work out such a schedule which would
enable the foundation to determine what the cost of this service would be. Fle noted
, there may be some conflict with the work being done under the direction of the
Nature Center rather than the Administration.
Mayor Nee questioned if the suggestion in section four would have to be worked out.
Ne said he thought this could be defined within the negotiations with the Foundat�on
rather than inserting this language in the agreement. The City Attorney said he
thought this would also be true and that this would be limited through the amount
of money the Foundation had to spend on this type of services. The City Attorney said
he thought if this language was not sufficient to cover the services or the
services not adequate for their needs, the Foundation could come to the Council and
indicate that there is a prob7em. He said at this time the City could put on the
additional people and equipment to handle the needs of the Foundation. Mayor Nee
said the services would remain at the descretion of the City Manager. He questioned
if this 7ease was the same �n form as what had been granted to the Islands of Peace
Foundation. The City Attorney said this lease was proba6ly more complicated with more
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services being provided by the Foundation than in the case of the Islands of Peace
agreement. He said the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation would be doing more
things than the Islands of Peace.
Councilman Breider said he felt Dr. Trezona had made a very good presentation to the
Council at the previous meeting. He indicated if the Foundation would keep the
600ks for their act�vities, he would feel there would be no problem in the agreement.
Councilman Breider said the more he thought ahout the proposal by the Foundation
the more he liked tt. He took exception with the portion of the agreement where the
city was to take care of the payroll of the Foundation employees. He asked if there
would be any problems with the private and public money being handled together.
The City Attorney said he did not feel this would be a problem and noted in some
cases, the compensation for individuals is split by government money and private
funds. He said he did not think there would be any legal problems, but there may
be other problems.
Councilman Breider asked what method would be used �n accounting for how much
money is funded for. He questioned if it would be possi6le to create a deficit.
f1ayor Nee said it might be to everyone's advantage if the Foundation handled their
own payroll. Playor Nee said the Board of the Foundation has not looked at the lease
presented by the C�ty Attorney, and he could not say what their feeling on the lease
agreement would be at the present time.
Mayor Nee questioned Mr. Mark Noble on this aspect of the approval. f9r. Noble
said the Board had not seen the agreement and he dic�not know how they would feel
about it. He said he would take the comments of the Council to the Foundation
and have something worked out between the Attorney for the Foundation and the City
Attorney.
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Councilman Breider again stressed that the financial aspects were bothering him.
He noted in the past, it has occured that different department such as pol�ce and �
fire ahd gone over their budgets when there is a catastrophe. He mentioned in this
case, the City could not go over, there would be no additional funds avai7able.
Playor Nee asked if the City had an Islands of Peace fund. The Finance Director,
Mr. P-9arvin Brunsell, said yes. He said this is not a very active fund and only
four checks had been issued on this fund last year. He said in the case of the
Islands a7 Peace fund, there are no checks issued daily for equipment and supplies.
Mr. Wyman Smith addressed the Council and said the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
funds are handled through the City of Minneapolis with the determination of the
expenses in the budget being made by the Board of the Institute.
Mayor Nee said he thought it would be more clearly handled by the Foundation.
He suggested the Foundation keep its own payroll.
Mr. Mark Nobel said he would like to have a revised copy of the lease as the City
Attorney had suggested.
Councilman Breider asked if there would be a need for a quote in the modification of
section five. Mayor Nee said he felt this could be handled outside the agreement.
Councilman Breider asked if there should be some clause added in the section relating
to the term of the lease being five years. He added, if there is no progress in some
reasonable amount of time, the City should have the ability to take other action.
Mayor Nee said if nothing is done w�th the land, Y�e did not see where there would
be a problem with it. He suggested this action may put the issue 6ack into the
political arena and there would be a campaign on this issue every year. Ne asked
Councilman Breider what may be a cause for such action that the City may take over the
property aga�n Councilman Breider asked what if the Foundation brought in a plan
for the development and nothing is done to implement the plan after this. He
thought in this case,the City should decide on how to go ahead,
Councilman Breider also mentioned the factor that this was to be a regional park.
Iie asked if the students from the area school districts would receive the opportunity
to tour North Park on a regular basis. Mayor Nee said he believed Woodlake has the
same problem and they are able to give the priority to the area schools. He called
on Mr. Noble to answer this question. f�1r. Noble said the Richfield schools are able
to have the opportunity to establish use of the park before the outside groups.
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He said they make the reservattons for the coming year before the facility ts open to
outside reservations.
Councilman Breider asked if there would be any problems in putt�ng such a prefenence
clause in the lease. Mayor Nee said he felt tliis would be no problem since :,ia
members of the Board are Fridley residents. Mr �iobF�3 said he could not say that
the Board would agree to this.
� The City Manager expla�ned that many af the aspects being discussed could be left
out of the agreement and taken care of by a,7oint cooperati�e effort He continued
to state that the City would give the moral support or other type of support to tha
project as necessary. He stressed, everything does not have to appear in the
agreement. He hoped they could continue the good vrorking relationship. Ne added,
if something is left out, it can be arireed upon 6etween the City and the Foundat;on
later on. He suggested that the basic agreement be taken care of so th�,t the plar�s
can be executed
The C�ty Manager asked the Counc�l if it was their intention that he wr�te a letter
to the Foundations incorporating the comments oi the C�uncil at the present meeting.
He said he thought this would be better than going back and forth with comments on
the agreement and causing additional delay 7n the signin9 of the aqreement. He
hoped that this agreement could be taken care of the following Monday evening.
Counctlman Fitzpatrick asked �f the comments would have to be submitted the following
day. The City Manager said the cor�ments and suggestions for adc;itions to the agree-
�ent could be put in the agreement for the following Monday night. He sa�d the
details could be worked out before the next week.
MOTION by Councilman Bre�der to table the consideration of the Lease Agreement with
the 5pringbrook Nature Center Foundation for North Park until the following week,
March 3, 1975, and that the Adnn m stration submtt the comments concerning the
agreement discussed at the present meeting to the Board of the Fountlation so that
' the item can be brought back for Council �on;id�ration with the revamped agreement
the next week. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor PJee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Nee �ndicated there would be some action necessary �n response of the memo
submitted to the Counc7l from the Naturalist/Resource Coordinator, Mr. Qan Huff.
P9ayor Nee said he thought the points brought out in the in�mo and the plan to be
very constructive. He aid P1r. Huff would like direction on the part of the
Council on the change of emphasis �n the Interpretive program.
The City Manager saicif�'�r. Huff would like some direction from th? Council after the
review of the North Park proposal. He indicated rather than duplicating activ�ties
within the North Park plan and the City interpretive plan such as tours, they would
like the Council to cons�der stion on changing the funding to the construct�en on
physical facilities in the City. The City Manager informed the Council that �+Ir. Huff
was present at the meeting and would like some policy decision.
Mayor Nee said he wuld l�ke Mr Huff to present �iis ideas to the Council. Ma��or
Nee asked if the employees within the new program may be ui;ilized within the
program suggested by Mr Huff.
The City Manager said the new program wou]d be very limited fundwise, but �f the
Council desired, they could be utilized within the �urisd�ction of the Naturalist
� program.
Councilman Fitzpatr�ck asked what had be�r budgeted for the Irzerpretive program
The City Manager said approximately $37,OOD. He said this had ortginally been
planned for use in touring, etc., but now they would like to direct this to the
physical facility.
Mayor Nee said he believed �t a good idea to arork with the schools with the faciltttes
that are being worked on. The City Manager satd the areas will bE improved so th�at
it will be possible for self guided tours. The City Manaqer continued to explain
that many of the falitities are closer to the schools than North Park would be.
Mayor Nee said there had been a change of direction and there would be a change
of emphasis. Mayor P�ee expressed approval of the pro�ect. Councilwoman Kukowski
satd she liked the proposal.
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Councilrian Breider asked if the trails would integrate with the Bikeway/Walkway
system. The City Manager said yes.
The City Manager said they were only talking about four parks. He continued to
explain in the first proposal for the natural history areas in the City, there
had been s�x areas proposed He said the physical facilities would be built on
these four parks.
Mayor Nee asked if some funds would be needed for matertal and lurnber, etc.? The '
City Manager explained that the funds would be coming from the same budqet as had
been approved, but the program would be changed and he believed this would be a
better use of the funds rather than the duplication of the program which will
be used in North Park.
Councilwoman Kukowski asked if there was anyway that the Council could take a look
at the amount of money that would be ava�lable for this proposal. The City Manager
said he believed this to 6e about $30,000, but added the Platuralist's salary is also
drawr from this total. The Finance Director explained the breakdown in the
Naturalist/Resource Coordinator's budget for the rem�ander of the year. Mayor Nee
asked if the amount of the unencumbered funds would be approximately $20,000 and
the City Manager said yes.
The City Manager said the City would like to use the Naturalist in the area where
he is best qualified.
Councilman Fitzpatrick explained inhis exper�ence on the Park Board, there is a
need for someone to plan the development within the park properties He thought
Mr. Huff could be used in this area. He explained the park development as far
as the recreational facilities are concerned are quite well established, 6ut there
would be some benefit in coordinating the planning in the future. Mayor Nee said
he thought this would be more for design.
Mayor Nee said the Naturalist was hired through the total program which was stimulated
by the Brauer Report. He mentioned there were also other alternativ�s �'Pn��r��ed in
the report. He said the original intent of the staff was to make the areas estab'ished
as natural h�story areas available to the people of the City, now they would be
made more available to the schools.
Councilman Fitzpatr�ck recalled that Mr. Huff had already defined the areas that
he was to work on. He added, he was to work on all the areas and not North Park.
He said he did not see why the current proposal was a big change from the orig�nal
proposal. Mayor Nee said the difference would be that the money that was put into
various programs for guided tours would now go into the construction of physical
facilities.
The Naturist/Resource Coordinator, Mr. Dan Huff, addressed the Council and said the
last year's ob�ective were somewhat tenative because of the North Park situation.
He explained that six natural history areas had been proposed for organization.
He sa�d North Park would have been incorporated in the plan as area number seven
if the referendum favored the improvement of North Park as a Nature Center. He
continued to explain if the North Park area was to be a golf course, the six areas
would have remained. He also �ointed out that the two areas which had been deleted
from the plan because one was very close to North Park and the other resembled the
North Park prairie He said under the new resolution of the Council, there is no
need for two large scale nature centers in the Ctty of Fridley. He said the
two areas had been cut in the master plan. He said the money within the budqet
couls be spend on nice stgns to illustrate the facilittes of the area and provide '
for an excellent satelite program He suggested that the money spent would be done
so during the year so that there would not be any need for a continuing program
for development of these areas He added, after this year, tt wculd be possible
for the City to eliminate the Natural�st budget.
MOTION by Councilman FiLzpatrick to confine the activity of development as outlined
by the Naturalist/Resoucrce Coordinator to the four areas defined in the report of the
Naturalist and that the Naturalist work within the Park Department in the planning
area and that the program be explored for some agreement with other areas and the
school� to determine if there would be support for a joint program. Seconded by
Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDERATION OF ISSUANCE Of LIQUOR LIECP95E TO RICHARD DUANE P011LITZKE, 73G5 CF?lTRAL
nvrninr ni C CDT�II Gv CGl1�ITTCD ri iie Tnir TARI rn i i�i�� nnin oi2i;r_ .
The City Attorney said he had provided the Council with a short memo summarizing
the laws of the State and Federal Courts on Civil Rights. The City Attorney said he
had also provided a copy of a recent decision by Judge Devitt from t'�e Federal 'Jiutrict
Court, State of Minnesota.
� The City Attorney advised the Council �hat they had three alternativvs for action aL the
present time: 11 grant the request zo reserve tl�e liquor license and in this case, the
Council should act 6y resolution as it had before with the other app]icants, 2) deny
the request and this denial should also be �n form of a resolut�on indicating the
reasons for denial and indicating this does not aroclude Mr Povlitz'ke from going
ahead and applying for a liquor license or reservation at any t3me in the future, and
3) to set another publtc hear�ng before the Councii is reaciy to take act�on on the
request.
The City Attorney said since the information was given the Counc�lmembers ,7ust 6efore
the meeting, he would sug9est that the Council review the informat�on, listen
to comments of the applicant andhnake the decision on the issuance of the license the
following week. The City Attorney said he had some discussion with tne Counsel of
the applicant and he had indicated he woul�� like to address the Counc�l Mr. Herrick
said Mr. Smith was agreeable to the delay in the decision for one eaeek.
Mr. W�man Smith, Attorney for Mr. Povlii.zke, addressed the Council and Sai�l Mr. Herrick
was correct Mr. Smith said he had written a letter to the City on February 5th,
and asked to be notified if there was any action to be taken on th�s application by
the Council. He indicated that the application was filed with the City on Plovember
18, 1974 and this was a period of three monti7s and two weeks ago. Mr. Smith
indicated he had not been notified concerning the appearance of the item en the agenda.
� Mr. Smith continued to inform the Council that Mr. Povlitzke had been in business rn
the City of Fridley for fourteen years and he and his family had lived ir tne City
of Fridley for 14 years and this was a longer period of time thar� most neople had
- ltved in the City. Mr. Smith said the Frontier's 3.2 license had been renewed ev�ry
year for 14 years. He questioned if there was any reason for the City to deny the
current application, why had this not shown up in the prev�ous licensing. He indicated
as was in his letter of February 5th, there is no reason for the Counc�7 to den/ the
license. Mr. Smith read aloud the conditions under which the l�cense could be denied
and stressed that there was none that applied to the appl�cant. He stated the mar
was in business in the City for a long time. Mr. Smith continued to noint out that
Mr. Povlitzke had �}0 to 50 people at the meeting to speak in his behal;
Mr. Smith said he had requested in his letter of February that the City Manaqer provide
copies of the affidavits referred Lo by the Pu61ic S3fety Director in his memo to the
Counctl on January 9, 1975 and to date he does not believe these affidavits affirm the
recommendation that is in the memo.
Mr. Smith pointed out to the Council that in addition to the opinion submitted to the
Council concerning the Judge Devitt decision, which states that the Council can be
held personnally l�able (Mr. Smith noted that �udge Devitt is the most conservative
Judge in the DistrTCt) there are three ather decisions that deal with thts criteria.
He said he had sent these opinions to the City Attorney, but he had not submitted
them to the Council. Mr. Smith said if there has b�en no positive testimony to
break down the moral character of the applicant, he is entitled to a license according
to the due process and equal protection of rights.
� Mr. Smith said the applicant had put $250,000 m to the business and has been there for
14 years. Mr. Smith said Mr, Povlitzke had been charged with violations or' the City
Ordinances twice, and both times found nut guilty.
Mr. Smith said he d�d not feel that there was any valid reason for further delay and
asked that the Council give the applicant the green light to go ahead and start the
work on the kitchen.
Mr. Richard Poviitzke, Frontier Club, addressed the Council an� asked if the reason
the Council was delayrng the matter is because he had not planted irees in front
of his o?ace of business. He mentioned thut the bank and other places of business
in the City had not planted trees. He mentioned the other licenses that had been
reserved by tr�, other applicants recently and questioned why there had been no delay
in the other cases. Mr Povlitzke recalled when Mr. Nee was on the Council previously,
he indicated that he would like the police called in any instance of trouble at any of
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the drinking in the City. He added, in the past he had taken care of the trouble
himself, now he calls the police and the City tells him he has too many police calls.
He said he did not bel�eve that he had any more than any other esta6lishment tn the
City.
Mayor Nee asked if the members of the Council had �ny more questions and th�re bvas
no re5ponse.
MOT]OfJ by Councilman Breider to table the consideration of issuing the Liquor License
to Mr. Richard Povlitzke until the next meeting of the Council. Mayor Nee declared the
motion DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Councilworian Kukowski said she had visited the esta6lishment and reviewed the Police
report and had not found anything in the reports which she felt would be detrimental
to the moral character of the applicant. She said no one had presEnted any facts
to her to enforce why a license should not be granted if the applicant meets all
the license requirements and State Statutes, etc.
MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to direct the Admin�stration to prepare a resolution
indicating the intent of the City to reserve a liquor license for Mr. Richard Duane
Povlitzke, Frontier Club, which will be available upon meetin9 all the requirements
of the C�ty's Liquor Ordinance, meeting all 6uilding codes, health and sanitation
requirements, stipulations of the Building Standards-Des�gn Control Subcommittee and
that this be reserved for the perlod of six months with'�the option of an extension
by the Council after this time if the need is �ustified. Seconded by Councilman
Fitzpatrick.
Councilman Fitzpatrick indicated he felt, not only in this case, but other cases
also, that if the 3.2 license had 6een issued over the past 14 years with no indication
of any problems, there would be no reason for the denial of the liquor license. He
said if such an instance exists, the 3.2 l�cense should have been reconsidered during
this period of t�me and the reasons for this noted as a matter of City records. He �
said if there were some type of violations, why had this not been acted on by the
Council in the past. He felt this should have been taken care of by the Council
previously if there was any question.
Councilman Breider said he could not remem6er when the Council had acted on the
issuance of a liquor license with only four members of the Council present. Council-
man Breider asked if the motion would intend to require the applicant to bring the
business to code. Councilwoman Kukowski said she intended the motion to be the
same as in the other reservations for a license by the other applicants.
Mayor Nee asked if this motion indicated the adoption of the Resolution, or did
it direct the Administration to prepare such a resolution to be presented to the
Counci] for consideration the following week? Councilman Breider said he felt they
should vote on the issuance when the 41ard Councilman Councilman Starwalt was in
attendance. Councilwoman Kukowski indicated the motion to intend the Administration
to prepare the resolution and present it to the Council the following week.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
DRDINANCE N0. 580 - RELATING TO THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY (GEORGE
nilrv� n�.i .
P1ayor Nee said the City had entered into a contract with Mr. Nicklow the past year.
The City Attorney explained that the C�ty had entered into such a contract for deed �
and if after the period of five years, the City would like to purchase the
property it would be possible for the property to be deeded back to the City. The
City Attorney said as long as the matter was fresh in the minds of the Council,
he thought this action was appropr�ate at this time and would complete the
transaction so the property could be deeded to the individual.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to waive the reading of the Ordinance and adopt
Ordinance No. 580 on second reading and order publicatton. Seconded by Councilman
Fitzpatrick. Upon a roll call vote, Councilman Fitzpatrick voting aye, Mayor Nee
voting aye, Councilwoman Kukowski voting aye, Counciiman Breider voting aye, �4ayor
Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19, 1975:
REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, $P. #74-17, BY GEORGE WALQUIST• TO PERMIT THE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24, 1975
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FING OF AUTOMOBILES, ETC
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Mayor Nee tnformed the Council that this item did i�ot need Counc�l action at the
present time.
�CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING REQUEST, ZOA ;i7�}-D5, BY RAO
TO REZONE FROM C-25, GENERAL SHOPPING AREAS TQ �4-1 L
LOTS 3- 15, LOTS 27 - 32, AN� PARTS OF LOTS 2 AND 16,
IPJG COMPANY:
RIPL PREFS ,
K 9, VACATED
DJACENT TO BLOCK 9
The City Manager said this item ti�as still under consideration by the �lannino Commission
REQUEST FOR �1 LOT SPLIT, L. 5. #7�-01, DEf�N NARP10M SPLIT OFF THE EASTERLY 3 FE�T
OF THE PIORTH 1/3 OF LOT 4, EXCEFT THE EAST 85 FE�T, E1;CE°T T4E 6lEST 25 FEET, nND
The Public Works Director, Mr. Richard Sobiech, explained to the Council that according
to a verification survey, tne garage constructton was three feet into the abutting
property. He mTnted out now the property owner owns the ad,7oiuiing property ar boLh
parcels and is requesting a lot split of eight ieet to p]ace the construct�on within
the bounds of the parcel. The Public Works Dtrector expla�ned that Mr Hzrmon, the
applicant was present to answer any questions
Councilwoman Kukowski asked tf this sort of thing could happen aqain in the future
� The Public Works Director said this had b�en constructed prior to the time that
a verifying survey was required and now Che applicani owns both parcels. The
Public 'ulorks Director said the verifying surveys are now required on all new
construction.
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P40TION by CouncilmanlBreider to approve the Lot Sp7it �75-07, 76D0 an� 1F,��S Or�ondaga
Street as requested by Mr. Dean Harmon. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpa�rick. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, P-^ayor Nee declared the motion carried urranimously
MOTION by Councilman Brieder to receive the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting
of February 19, 1975. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpazr�ck. Upon a voice vote, ail
voting aye, Mayor Nee declared tFe motion carried unanimously.
RECEIVING THE MINUTES DF TFIE ENVIRONMENTAL
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ITY COMMISSIOPI P",EETI�JG OF J
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to recetve the minutes of t�he Enviro��mental CJUality
Commission Meeting of January 25, 1975. Seconded 6y Councilman 6reider Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Playor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
RECEIUING THE MIP�UTES OF THE CITIZEV BIKEblAY CONMITTEE MEETING OF JAfJU�1RY 29, 1975
MOTION by Councilman Breider to receive the minutes of the Citizen Gikeroaay Co�amittee
of January 29, 1975. Seconded by Councilwoman Kul:owski Upon a voice vote, all
vottng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
RECEIVING TNE ;�IINUTES OF THE CITIZEN BIKEWAY COMMIT7EE MEETING OF FEBRUFRY 5, 1975
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the m�nutes of the C�tizen Bikeway
Committee P1eeting of February 5, 1975, Second�d by C�unciltivuman Kukowski Uoon
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared tne motion carried unanimously
RECEIYING THE MINUTES OF THE CITIZEN BIKEWAY COMMITTEE MEETING DF FEBRUARY 12, 1975
MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to receive the nrnutes of ��he Citizen 6�keway
Committ2e meet�ng of February 12, 1975. Seconded by Councilman Breider Uuon a
voice vote, all voting aye, f4ayor hee declared the motion carried ui�animously
CONSI�ERATION CF AWARDING BID FDR IRUCK MOL'iVTED �CwFR ROn�I��'f M��rITn�F (RTnS nPFfJFn
rtBRUARY 3. 1975. 11:00 A.M.1:
The Public Works Director said the bids had been opened on February 3, 1975 and only
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one bid had been received. He continued to explain that the specifications for
the equipment had been sent to eight companies He said the City needed a very
tough piece of equipment to remove roots in many parts of the City and this called
for a very specialized type of equipment The Public blorks Dtrector said there
are also many instances when the equipment would be needed on the back property
lines and th�s type of equipment would be used to work within this type of
easement.
The Public Works Director recommended the Council award the contract in the amount
of �10,147
P40TIO�d by Councilwoman Kukowski to receive the htds from the Flexible Pipe Tool Co
of Minneapolis and award the Contract to the Flexible Pipe Tool Company tn the
amount of $10,147. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a votce vote, all
voting aye, h1ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Councilwoman Kukowski asked if in the future the Counc�l could be provided with
an illustration of the equ�oment proposed for purchase so they would know what
they are purchasing. The Publtc Works Director sa�d this would 6e possible.
RECEIVING MEMORANDUM FROM ASSISTANT CITY P1ANAGER/FINANCE DIRECTOR REGARDING PROPOSE�
The Finance Director said he had talked to �-�r. Sheridan, Chairman of the Charter
Commission and he had indicated that the Charter Commiss�on would not be submitting
any additional items for consideratton on the special election ballot. The Finance
Director said the Commission would be submittina their comments on the matter to
the Council
CONSIDERATION OF SETTING UP TIME FOR SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25,
1975 FOR SALE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUPIDING BO�dDS:
The Finance �irector said this meet�ng would be for the purpose of awarding the
bid for the refunding bonds.
The City Manager pointed out that the City's rating had been raised from A to
A-1. Councilwoman Kukowski asked if the rating could be any higher than it �s
at the present. Mayor Nee said it could go to AAA. Mayor Nee noted that New
York had been eltminated from the rating system because their rating had become so
low.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to set the Special P9eet�nq for the sale of the
General Obligation Refunding 6onds for Tuesday, February 25, 1975 at 5�3D P.M
Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski Uoon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Plee
declaretl the motion carried unanimously
RESOLUTTON N0. 31-1975 - ORDERIPIG IMPROVEMENT, APPROVAL OF PLANS AND ORDERING
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Mayor Nee asked if the portions of the improvement requested had been deleted.
The Public b�orks �irectar said HIckoi°y and Capital had 6een removed from the
pro�ect. He explained that withtn the total oro�ect, two trees would have to
be removed and in these instances, the trees would be replaced.
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MOTIDN by Councilwoman Kukowski to adopt Resolution Plo. 31-1975, ordertng improvement
approval of plans and orderTnq advertisement for bids, Street Improvement Pro�ect ;
St. 1975-1 and ST. 1975-2 (MSAS) Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor fJee declared the motion carried una m mously.
RESOLUTION NO 32-1975 - TO PETITION TO THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO RE�JISE THE
The Public Works Director explained that this revision related to areas �1 and k2
and this action was required 6y the approval of the Comprehensive Sewer Plan. He
pointed out on Page 14-A of the aaenda where this requirement is listed within
the Resolut�on No 73-225 of the "4etropolitan Sewer Board.
The Public Works Director pointed out that this would increase the total cost of the
system at the complet�on of the ultimate system of about �500 per month He said
now the total increase being the system is not complete would be about $100 per
montn.
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MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 32-1975, Petitioning the
Metropolitan Council to revise the Metropolitan Ulaste Control Commission's Service
Area ,�Y and ;72 Boundaries within the City of Fridley Seconded by Courc�iGVOman
Kukowski,
Mr. Nick Garaffa, 5750 Monroe Street, asked tahat this would cosA �hr cit:zE�i; i�
� the C�ty in tax dollars. The Public l+lorks Director said this wnuld be ui-� �nc}°,,��se
of about 1 6% at the ultimate comoletion of the system.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motiou� carried una���eiousiy.
RESOLUTION N0. 33-1975 - SUPPORTIPlG SENATE FILE NO 95 PROVIDING FOR A SERUICE
CHARGE ON TAX EXEMPT PROPERTIES:
The F�nar�ce G��recto� said th�s woul� support a o�ll that arould require t!-�c ta;.
exempt properties to pay a service charge to the City for Police and �i�^e _`er���c�.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution No. 33-1975, supporting Senate
File f;o. 95 providing for a service chargF cn tax exempt propr-r�;es Srconder
by Councilwoman Kukowski Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayro�r Plee dcc,lar,?u
the mot�on carried unanimously.
C019SI�EP,ATIGf� OF APPOINTMEMI i0 BUILDING STANDi;RCS - �ESIGN CONTROL COM�'IIT�E•
f�l0ii0Pl by Councilman Breider to table the conside��•�tion of the appointmen� to the
Buildi�;g Si.andards-�esign Control Committee until the next meeting of the Courcil.
Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Ma�✓o�,
*!ee declared the motion carried unanimously.
COPJrIUERAlIOf! OF APPOINTMENT OF NEW CHATF;MA�, FOR f-LNN"a1�VG COMMISSICP�
� Councilman Fitzpatrick satd he would like to nonimate Mr Richard Harris, Lhe c�.rrert
Vice-Chairman of the Planning Commission for Cha�rman of the Planning Commission.
Councilman �itzpatricR: snid he bel ie��Pd f�r I'arr�s ;,o be ver/ ccr,sc�ertious aFOUc
his uuties or� t!�a Coinmissic��� and f�a� acceci as CFa�^iran se�iera7 �ir�r; Il� also
indicated Mr. Harris' attendence to be good at the meetings.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to nominate Mr. Richard Harris as Chairman of t,�P
Plamm �g Commission Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
The City h4anager said there werea number of appointments to ue madc ir, "rr71 ard
he would bring the necessary ltsts in the form of a resolution back to the
Council at the next regular meetir�a I'e askzd if ',he Cr,unc�l woulr ��Fe the
vacancies published to gain public �nter,.st �;� th,ese positiens. I'e said ii would
be �ettnr to have the appointments from those wi 11 i nq to ser��e �ind v ha ai°e c<<��a�l e
6ecause the committees serve an important function in helpinq the Council. He
suggested the vacancies 6e noted in the local paper and also cr tl�e Cat1F Telca�sic�
system.
Councilwoman Kukowski agreed with this type of publication to gain volunteers to
serve on the various comm�ttees
Councilman Bretder indicated that he thought the publication should F.= �N•it`"eld
until the Council had a chance to determine if the people who's terms have expired
� would like to continue serving and would like to be reapno�nted He s��cgested t"a�
the list be given to the Council far the period of one week to det�rmir� w"ic'�
vacancies would have to be ftlled.
Mayor Nee said the list sht,uld !,E subnitieu to tl�e Coui�c�l a�d the c��,s�dzr°at�er
brought back the next week.
CLAIh1S:
6Ei�f_RAL 38850 - 39140
LIQUOR 9573 9635
MOTI(1N 6y Councilman Bre�der to pay the claims. Seconded t�� Counc�;�u�nan "��outski
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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REGULAR CDUNCIL PIEETING OF FEBRUARY 24, 1975
LICENSES:
GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
Pendzimaz-Hallen Construction Co
5740 Brooklyln Qoulevard
Brooklyn Center, P1inn. 55429
Sunrise Construction Corp
3106 61st Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minn. 55429
SIGN ERECTDRS•
Cragg Incorporated
822 West Broadway
Minneapolis, Minn. 55411
Master Signs of h��nneapolis
3637 13th Avenue Sauth
P4inneapolis, Minn. 55407
MULTIPLE DWELLING
Roscoe Smith &
C. W. Hommeyer
3504 Larchwood
f9innetonka, Minn. 55343
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John M Pendzimas
Arthur L. Fretag
I�illiam A. Cragg
Sanders Moore
ADDRESS
5451 5th St. N. E
UNITS
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APPROVED BY
C. Belisle
C. Belisle �
C. 6elisle
C. Belisle
APPP.O�ED BY
R. D. Aldrtch
Fire Prev
Um6erto M. Virgillo 5�100 7th St. N E. 3 R, D. Aldrich
4521 Winnetka Ave. r�106 Fire Prev
New Hope, Minn. 55428
MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to approve the licenses. Seconded by Councilman
Breider Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
ESTIMAT�S
Peter Lametti Construction Co.
615 Drake Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
PARTIAL Estimate ,�4 for Sa m tary Sewer Improvement
No. 113 (Central Avenue Relief Sewer) for period
ending January 31, 1975
American Contracting Corp
1540 Yellowbrick Road
Coon Rapids, Minnesota 55433
PARTIAL Estimate #�1 for San�tary Sewer, Ulater and
Storm Sewer Improvement Pro,7ect No 116 for period
ending February 13, 1975
Comstock and Davis, Inc.
1446 County Road "J"
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55432
For the furn�shing of resident inspection and resident
supervision for the staking out of the following work:
PAP,TIAL Estimate �13 for San�tary Sewer, Water and
Storm Sewer Impravement Pro,7ect No 114 from
December 29, 1974 through �anuary 31, 1975
PARTIAL Estnnate #8 for Sanitary Sewer and Water
Improvement Pro�ect No. 115 from December 29, 1974
through January 31, 1975
PARTIAL Estimate N2 for l^la�er, Santtary Sewer R;
$13,500.00
81,974.25
199.14
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Storm Sewer Improvement Pro�ect No. 116 from
December 29, 197� through January 31, 1975
Carl Newquist
Smith, Juster, Feikema, Haskvitz and f,asserly
Bu�lders Exchange Building
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
For legal services rendered as Prosecutor for January
Virgil Herrick
Weaver, Talle & Herrick
316 East Main Street
Anoka, P4innesota 55303
For legal services rendered as City Attorney for January
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� 3,018 44
1,266.25
1,765 00
MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve the estimates. Secon�ed by Councilwoman
Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
RECEIVING LIQ�OR OPERATIONS REPORT FOR 1974:
The Finance Director listed the sales figures for 1Q73 and 1974 and said �75,000
had been transferred to the General Fund. He said the operation had been tightened
up through 1974.
Mayor Nee questioned if the Council should take some action of the ad�ustment of the
salaries for the Manager and Assistant Liquor Store P1anagers, but added this would
not be possible for the Council until some recommendation was received by the C�ty
P9anager. He recalled the Manaager and Assistant Manager had taken a cut 1n salary
while the other liquor store employees received a cost of living increase. Mayor
Nee said he would like to have the City Manager bring back a proposal for equalizing
salar�es
The Ctty Manager pointed out that the 1974 liquor store operations exceeded U9�
return on invesiment. The City Manager expiained that the City staff was in the
process of working out a recommendat�on to the Council and the employees understand
that this will be retroactive from the first of the year
RECEIVING COMMUNICATION FROM LARRY JAMISON, 7301 CONCERTO CURUE, REGARDING PARKIPIG
VIOLA7IONS AND SNOW REMOVAL:
Councilman Breider indicated the letter was basically a complaint concerning the
poltcy of towing cars for the plowing of streets. He sa�d he thought the letter
warranted the City to look at the policy and come up with something better. He
said this matter would be too complicated to make any solid progress at the present
meeting, but he thought this policy should be reviewed by the Police Department.
He suggested that this be a topic at the upcoming study session on the fourth
R�I��day evening in March.
CONSIDERATIOiV OF APPOINTMENT DF P1EMBER OF THE �COUNCIL AND �✓�EP96ER OF TH� STAFF ON
POLICE COMMISSION PRESEPJTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
The City ,4ttorney said he had some discussion with two members of the Police
Commiss�on and they would like to worl; on review�na the rules and regulations
� They had tndicated they would l�ke a member of the Council and a member of the
staff appointed to work with them to establish changes that would be acceptable.
Mayor Nee said Counctlman Breider had been working w�th the Police Department on
this type of matter. He suggested that Couhcilman Breider be appointed.
Councilman Breider said he would serve in th7s capacity
MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowskl to appoint Councilman Lreider as the Counc�l's
representative to work Unth the Police Commisston to review the changes in rules
and regulations. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all
vottng aye, Playor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously
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Mayor Nee said the Council would not have to deal with the question of who the
staff representative would be, this would be un to the City Manager.
CONCERN �XPRESSED BY MAYOR NEE OP1 SETTLEMENT WITH PARK
Mayor Nee indicated he had obtained informatton that the City was not heing fair
to the Park Ranger. He said he had received many calls commending the Park Ranger
and he would like this matter settled.
The City Manager explained that the staff had been workinq on this and had discussed
this w�th the representatives of the schools to work out his duties and department
functions. He said this would be discussed at budget time and something should be
worked out with the school people first.
MR. HENRY PETERSON, AMERICAN LEGION, REQUEST THAT VETERANS BE NOTIFIE� PRIOR TO
ACTION TAKEN CONCEP.NING THEM
Mr Peterson addressed the Council and requested that the Veterans be notified
in the future �f the Counc�7 was to take any action concern�ng them. He expressed
dissatisfaction at�the fact that the item acted on that evening by the Council had
come up during the Visitors sect�on with no notification to the public Mayor hee
said he believed this to be a reasonable re�uest, Mr. Peterson said he belteved
the item should have been tabled
ADJOURPiMENT •
P10TIDN by Councilman 6reider to ad,7ourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilwoman
Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of February 24, 1975
ad,7ourned at 10 2E P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Pat Ranstrom
Secretary to the City Council
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