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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF
JULY 76. 1Q8A
The Re�ular P:eeting of the Fridley City Couneil was ealled ta order at 7:35
p.m. by Naycr Ne�.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayar Nee led the Council and audienee in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PF2ESENT:
P4ENtSERS ABSENT:
PROCLAMATIOA�:
Mayor Nee, Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilman
I3aruernik, Councilman Schneider and Councilman
Barnette
None
NATIONAL CLOWN WEEK - AUGUST 1-7. 1984:
Mayor Nee stated at the request of some Fridley citizens, he is issuing a
proel�.�aation preelaiming the week of August 1 through 7 as National Clown
Week an the City of Fridley.
APPROVAL OF MItIUTES:
COUNC3L MEETIN�, JULY 2. 1984:
MOTION bv Council�an Barnette to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded
by Councilman Schneider. IIpon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the �eotion carraed unanimously.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Maycr Nee requested the followin� item be added, after Item 10:
"Cansideration of Authorizing the acquisition Property in the Riverview
Haygh�s area."
P90TIOtd by Councilmae Fstzpatrick to adopt the agenda with the aboee
additxon. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
L�P�N FORUM. VISITORS:
TRANSPQRTZNG OF NUCLEAR WASTE:
Mr. Dennis Johnson, 6336 Starlite Boulevard, stated Northern States Power
and General Eleciric have reaehed an agreement that would possibly affect
everyone in Frzdley. He stated, under this agreement, the intent is to ship
rldioaccive waste from NSP's Monticello plant to St. Paul for further
shipment to Illinois.
H� stated the glan would take this deadly cargo through every town on the
Mzssissippi River. Mr. Johnson stated he would like to find out the actual
routin� proposed and whether• iY, k*ould be ott the east or west side of the
river.
Mr. Johnson explained there is a public forum meeting on July 19> 19&� on
thzs issixe in the Metropolitar. Couneil Chambers in St. Paul, and requested a
Czty representative attend 1,he meetin�.
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Mr. Johnson stated, with the passibillty �P a nuclear �tora�e site 2n
Minnesota, it may be that nuclear waste from the rest of the e�cintrp zeili
travel through Fridley on the $urlington Northern razlroad traeks.
Mr. Johnson asked tkxat the City contact haen regardin� an answer as tc urnich
route will be taken far transporting thia nnclear wavte.
MOORE LAKE REST9RATION:
Ms. Connie hietcalf, 860 W. Moore Lake ➢rive, stared she yras here this
� evening 6ecause of the article in the Suti :egarding �lans for the
restoration of Moore Lake. She stated sne was a 1itt;Le eoncerned about �he
installation of the plastic sheeting. She stared this groeedurs was dane uy
several residente on Moore Lake and now the plastic has becoaae brittle and
shredded and silt has come in and settled.
Mr. Flora, Public Works Direetor, stated this zs an txperim�ntal pro�ect
supported by the Environmental Protectian r�gency, the Minnesota PolJut�on
Contro2 Agency, and the State Department 4f hlaL-ural hesources, He stated
the plastic type material is heavier than c.rai,er �nd sinks to the botr,aL�s, Fe
stated this sheeting contains slits which ailows �;a5es to escape so the
material won't flaat to the surface. Mr. Flora staced che material would be
placed on the lake bottom in the east basi� �n the area of szs feet or
shallower after the weeds would be harvested, anc� ttie otl7er area �„nu7.d be
treated with alum.
The amount of sediment in the entire east r�asx7 sL�culd .xow be manlrnai whieit
extends the useful life of the sheeting macerial.
Mr. Earl Hoyne, 820 ld. Moore Lake Drive, f'elc lre Citq is making a rn?stak�
in puttin� down the plastie. He felt it caould be nectcr ta drecige to lot�rer
the water level and the weed problem would also be les�ened. Iie �tated Lie
would appreciate it if something could be doxie to the west ssde as Lhe iake
to make it a 1lttle nicer and more useab]e. He stated, grevacuslg, there
� was a spraying operation that was quite ef`eetive, bui understai�ci<; chis
isn't allowed anymore 6y the Department of` Natural Resources.
Mr. Hoyne stated in Tennessee, dye was added to tke water whicn Pilters out
the ultraviolet rays of the sun and rei2rr�s tireed Sroyrth. IIe stated he
believed this was quite effective and, since NL nnesota has a shorter suvmer
season, he felt zt may work here also. �?e stated he woula app:eciate
anything beir,g done that can contribute to r�he Iake's beauty.
Councilman Schneider stated tests were dane on Lhe sheeting materzal and Lhe
consultants for this rest�ration pro�ect �'e1c it r�as th� most su:tai�le and
cost effECtive, He stated they were told tl�at by rec�ucing the phos�F�orus
content on the east side of the lake, it should also benefit the wrs� slcle.
Mayor Nee �tated the sheeting material has been u,^,ed tcr sc�me ex%enf, in
Europe, however, this is an experimental p:o,7eet; and the Counoil dpes i�ave
coneern and some reservations,
PUSLIC HEARINGS:
7. PITBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED PROJECT AP�ll THE; SSSUANCC OP INDUSTFIAL
DEVELOPMENT REVENLIE BONDS UNDER THE MUNICIPAL iCNDUSTR2AL DGVELOYMGNT �iCT,
MINNESOTA STATUTES. CHAPTER 474. AS AMENDE➢ (NORTH FREEWAY IIdVESTORS):
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to waive th� readin� of the pubiac hear°tin�
� notice and open the public hearang, Secondea by Councilman Haoernilc. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, N,ayor Nee declared the motion aarriec9
unanimously and the public hearin� upened at 8.0l4 p.m.
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Ms. Sherrill Kurutich, legal counsel for North Freeway Investors, appeared
before tYre Council to request the Counell consider the issuance of
ir.dustrial revenue bonds to finance a e�evelopment in the Great Northern
Industri�l Center.
Ms. Kuratich stated the developers, Sam MarfielLb, Kenneth $elgarde, and
Harry Yaffe have decelaped pro,7eets in Golden Valley, Eden Prairie,
Plymouth, Edina, St. Paul, Minnetonka and Bloomington. She reviewed each
one's back�rc�und and their experience as builders and developers.
Ms. Kur•atich stated tYais development would be loeated south of I-69� and �
east of East Rbver Road and rrould consist of acquisition of land and
construction of two single story office buildin�s and related service
facilities, one building approximately 90,000 square feet and another
approximately 60,000 square feet.
She stated this projeet would be considered as phase one and phase two would
be the pro,7ect by River Road Investcsrs which would be immediately ad,7acent
to this development.
Ms. Kuratich submitted cirawings of the proposed development and stated
office space would be austom designed to provide individixal idetitity for the
tenants.
She stated the exterior would be brick and glass with open floor plans to
provade mar,unurc ilexibility.
Ms. Kuratxch stated fer this pro�ect they ax•e requesting the issuanee of
industrial revenue 6onds nat to exeeed $7,500,D00. She stated it is
anticipated, with the completion af this pro�ect and the phase two pro,7eet
by Ricer Road Investors, $45D,000 will be generated for taxes, as opposed to
$61,OOQ naw 6eing coliected for taxes on this property. Ms. Kuratich stated
it is estin3ated these developments will provide for 1,110 permanent ,7obs
vn th an annual payroll of �17,800.00.
Na persons in the audience spoke regarding the proposed issuance of these �
industrial revenue bor�ds.
MOTION by Counezlman Fitzpatrick to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a vm ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declarec�
the motion carried unanimously.
2. PUSLIC HEARING dId A PROPOSED PROJECT �1ND THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS UNDER THE MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT.
MINNESTOA .�'iTATUTES. CHAPTER 474. AS Ai�IENDCD (RIVER ROAD INVESTORS):
MOtION by Couneilman Fitzpatrick ta waive the reading of the public hearing
notice and c,pen the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor ldee declared the motion carried
unanimously and the gublie hearing opened at 8:30 p.m.
Ms. Sherr211 Rui°atich, representing the Hiver Road InvEStors, stated this ia
a re�uest for the issuance of zndustrial revenue bonds to finance a
development in the Great Northern Industrial Center south of I-694 and east
of East River Road.
P7s. K_uratich stated tt-ie first phase of the pro�ect by North Freeway
Investors was covered in the first gublic hearing this eve m ng. She stated
this pro�ect would consist of the second phase and consists of acquisition
of land and construetion of two sangle story office buildings and related �
ser�ice facilities, one building approximately 70,000 square feet and
another approximately 50,000 square feet.
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Ms. Kuratich stated they are requesting the issu2nce of industrial reveriue
bonds not to exceed $6,000,000. for this pro,7ect. She stated, witli
completion af this pro,ect and the f�rsi phase Qi the North Freeway
Investors pro,7ect, it is estimated $450,OOG wi11 Ue �>enerated iu taxes and
1,110 permanent ,7obs will be provided, us.t,h an annual payroli of
$17,SD0,000.
Ms. Kuratich stated these pro,7eets would not be ec�izomlcalTy feasible
wlthout industrial revenue bond financin�. She stated deacllines nust bE met.
regarding possible finaneing, as well as pi.tircY,ase agreements Por acquisition
� of the land.
Ms. Kuratich stated she believed this area �.sn't presently served by L'he
type of project they are proposing and tY,at the txigh quality of the pro,7ect
would attract other development in this industrial area.
No persons in the sudience spoke regarding tlie pro�ose�l isst;ance af' these
industrial revenue bonds.
MOTION by Couneilman Fitzpatrick to close �he public hearieg. Secos.c�ed by
Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, a11 votin� �iye, P9aycr Nee uerlarer3
the motion carried unanimously and the pubZic hezrira� elosed at 8:,2 F•��•
3. CONTINUED PUBLIC HCARING ON THE REQOESTED BASIC SERVICE CABLE RATE SIQCREASE
(CONTINUED FROM 6/18/84):
Mayor Nee reopened this publie hearing, wt7ieh had 5een cunt.nued frc�m tiiP
June 1E, 19&�4 Council uieeting, at 8:32 p.m.
P4r. Flora, Public Works Director, stated thc- Coixncil heid � Publlc h2aring
on June 1$ regarding a request fros Storer Cab1e for a rate si�crea��e. I,e
stated this request was to increase the bas�e monthly serv�ce rate f`ro¢i
$7.50 to $10.00 and to increase the additionai outlet rate firQi�, ;�1.5�3 �o
w3.00.
� He stated the Cable Commission reviewed tPie r^equesc and basic fee sL-ruetures
in the metropolztan area and identified i,he rate increase i°eally wasn't fr�m
$7.50, as the cable company could have iticre�sed the f'ee ta ;�8.00, as
provided in the existing franchise agreei¢ent.
Mr. Flora stated the L'able Cammission i'elL iL vroa�ld rae inappropriata to taaiL
until action was taken by St. Louis Park ancJ IIlaornan�ton �°egardxng s�nilar
requests for a rate inerease due to the difference of the systeins and
subscribers. He stated the Commission reoommended the Council support Ll�e
rate increasa in accordance with Section �k�E�.04, witka the understanding the
Council may ask for additional verificaticn particularly with reierence ic
Section 406.04, Item E(3). Mr. Flora stated tkiis ite�a ir.cludes La7a¢;ce
sheet, ineome and fund statements, suppartYng scheuules, subsera.t�er
statement, grantee and ?netropolitan rates, and aLher explanatory materiai.
He stated the City has received a summary ef all these xter�s, PY.C�j3� a
current list of rates and charges within tc�e Storer sysl.em.
Mr. James Eriekson, legal counsel for Storer Cable 1e3avision, r^eview�d tYae
suppor�ting data for the requested rate inerease. He staLed the Operat�ng
Summary indicates, eveti with an increase, Storer Ni1t still experzenee a
loss.
He stated he believed the current narket 3us7:if�es the rate increase a� it
is a similar rate charged by other cable spste�s. He stated StorPr• is 2Tsc
� requesting an increase in Bluomington and Sk. L,ouis Park. Ile stated Sfanrer
submitted audited financial statements verified by I�1r. k�olandi, Re�ional
Business Manager, indicating the finane3al data p?^ovideu is a fair �.zid
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accurate representation of the finaneial conditions of Storer.
Mr. F1ara stated tha Cable Commission felt they should receive audited
documents and would like Che Couneil to consider requiring these doeuments.
Councilman Fiamernik stlted one of the coneerns of the Commission was the
marketing program used ln the City and asked about thezr intended marketing
program.
hlr. Chris 6legemer, Dastrict Manager, stated their marketing approaeh is to �
obtain subserzbera and they have canvassed all homes and plan a special
prora�tion this fall. He stated they are taking sceps to retain the
subscribers they now have and are trying to craek down on theft of service.
Ile stated the final effort they are making is to have good customer serv�ce
and to imrpove at.
Councilman Hamernik stated he wondered why the rates weren't increased to
$8.0�, if thi� was allowed, when they were in a finaneiaZ loss. Mr.
EricY.son stated they wsshed to submit the increase to the Commission and
Council se they cuuld deternine what they felt was appropriate.
Councilmar, I3amernik staced the inerease propose� for the basic service seems
a l�ttle aisproportionate as compared to the increase in premium service.
Ms. Maureen Houston, Director of Auditing, Miami, stated there seems to be
morE Elasticity in increases where there is percelved value and it is more
positive ta approach iL- in this manner. She stated the expenses they have
been expet�ieneing have been directly related to the basie services.
Counealmax� Sehneider stated there has Geen talk a6out the sale of the eable
systen snd asked the status on this issue. Mr. Erickson stated there has
been na change sinee the last time this was addressed. He stated at the
Lime Storer began consol�.dation efforts, Storer and Rogers entered into an
ogtion with respect ta the Bloomington, St. Louis Park, and Fridley systems
wh�ch expires in 1giS�,
Councilman Schneider asked if Storer must sell if Rogers chooses to exercise
Yts options.
Mr. Erickson stated he is not sayitrg ttiey must 5E11, but a sale mi�ht be
negotiated.
Councilman I3amernik stated he felt, at this time, there is some uncertainty
in the �3loamington and St. I,ouis park rates whieh were used as a comparison.
Mr. Erieksan stated �nese ratas haven't beea approved, but they feel
epufident they wz11 bE approved by Bloomington and St. Louis Park,
Mayor P;ee questionecl the depreciation ir,crease from 1983 to 198�, which was
explained by Ms. Houston, 4:ho indicated only a partial depreciation had been
taken in 19l33 �`ar capital expenditures.
No Fersons in the audxence spoke regardin� this proposed rate increase.
MOTSON by ('ouncilman Schneider to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Couneil�car, Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the natioa carried unammously and the public hearing elosed at 9:07 p.m.
Mr. Grickson asked if actien r�ould be
�inee t.hEy must give subseribers a�D
�.nto effeet.
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day notice before an increase goes
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Councilman Hamernik stated he wouTd like tc sz� �,�hat aev,ion �s t,akeE� by tti�
other communities in regard to the rate in�:r�ase.
Mr. Erickson stated action by Sloomington acxd St. Louzs Fark could take
sever� months and hoped the Council urculd nonsiclar thzs as a se��raie
system.
He stated the basic rationale is that Storen c�ve a reasonable rate of
return and, even with the increase, they st�ll ha�e a negaL'ive return.
� Mayor Nee polled the Couneil to determine lf they would be sgreeab?e to a
first readin� of the ordinance for this r�.te in�:ease. The Coui�cil r��embers
indicated they would agree to a first reacring Gf ti�e ordiaanoe, Yicwever,
Councilman Hamermk stated he did have somr r�ser•vations, but wauid raot
ob,7ect to the first reading.
The following action was then taken by the Couneil:
CONSIDERATION OF A FIRST READING OF AN OHD3NANCE AP7ENDING SECTION 406.02 OF
CHAPTER 406 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE ENTITLED "CASLE CUMMUNICATI6N RATES fiND
RATE CHANGE PROCEDURES'°:
MOTIOPI by Councilman Barnette to waive tkte reading and approve the ordinance
upon iirst reading. Seconded by Councilman Schnezder. UPGN A ROLL CALP
VOTE, Councilman Barnette, Couneilman Schneicei^, Mayor Nee, and Counex?nxan
Fitzpatrick voted in favor of the motian. C�uncilman Harnerr,iS; absta�ned
from voting o❑ the motion. Mayor Nee declar��d ttre rotion carried bg � 4 to
1 vote.
NEW BUSINESS:
4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF FINAL PL�ii. P. S. ik84-0'4, PLALA CEn1ER
ADDITION BY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY fPUBLSC HEARING 7/2/84)�
� Mr. Flora, Public Works Direetor, stated m�u�lic tiearing was k!e1� before
the Council on this plat on July 2, 1g84. He staten tr.he Ylannang Com�nission
reviewed the plat and found 1t was consiuLer.t wiiYi the Cc�mprettens�ae Plan
and recommended approval.
MOTION 6y Councilman Barnette to approve the fina] p1aY, F. S. �;f8u_pl�� nZ���
Center Addition. Seconded by Counexlman Fitz�atra.ek, Uparz a voiee vo�;e,
all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carraed unammous2y.
5. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE CABLE TELEV7SIOIQ C(JINF�IISSICIN P4EEY"dNU OF JUL� u.
1984:
MOTION by Couneilman Hamernik to receive the minutes of the Cable Tele�n sion
Commission meeting of July 9� 1984. Secondea by Cour�cilman Srhneider. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee deaiare� ihe mot�on carrier]
unanimously.
6. RESOLUTION N0. 81-1984 PUBLICIZING AND DISPQSING OF C�RTPIN r.XCESS C7TY
OWNED PROPERTIES IN FRIDLEY (PUBLIC HEARING 7/2/8�4):
Mr. F1ora, Pu61ic Works Direetor, stated a public !-iearin� was held on July
2, 7984 regarding the disposal of certain exee�s City awnea prc�perty, He
stated eight lots have been identified wit[i �hree lotN zn Blomberg Estates,
one lot near Flennery Park, three lots in �dge�rater Gardens, and ane Iot off
East River Road whieh, in itself, is not bixil�iable.
� Mr. MeCarty, 11 - 65 1/2 Way� questioned ai` �lre lats in Edgetaater Garuens
would include the park property.
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Mayor Nee stated the exeess lots identifies 5, 6, and 7 haven't been
desi�nated as park.
Couneilman E'itzpatrick stated everything south of Lot 7 is included in the
park property, and remains the same as it is now. Mr. MeCarty stated he
wished to olarify that they wouldn't be losing a part of the park with the
sale of these Excess parcels.
NOTIOId by Coui�cilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 81-19s4. Seconded 6y
Council�ran Barnette. Ugon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
thc motion carried unanin�ously.
7. RESULUTION N0. Ei2-7984 APPRDVING A SUSDIVISION. L. S. �t84-D2. AT 10 AND 20
64TH WAY N.E. BY HERBERT KNUTSON:
Mr. Flora, Pu61ie 4dorks Direetor, statec� the Council aproved this lot split
cn N3arch 26, 1984, but a certiFieate of Survey is required so the lot split
may be reeorded at the Caunty.
P40TION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 82-1q84. Seconded
by Couneilman Sehneider. Upon a vaice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
@ecl�red the motion carried unanimously.
8. RESOLUTON N0. 8�-19$4 GIVING PRELIMSNARY APPROVAL TO A PROJECT UNDER THE
MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT. REFERRING THE PROPOSAL TO
�E MISVNESOTA ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL AND
AUSHORIZING PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (NORTH FREEWAY INVESTORS):
MOTTGN by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopti Resnlution No. 83-198�+• Seconded
by CaunciTman Schneider.
Mr, C�uresYei, Cxty Manager, stated this resolution doesn't provide a firn�
eommittment f'or industrial revenue bond financing as there are some
uncertair:ties and how the City wants to allocate any possible Industrial
Revenue Bond From State. He stated a report would be made to the Couneil on
the status of industraal revenue bond financing and allocations the City
woulc] receive.
UPON Fl V02CE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ASOVE, MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unammously.
9. H�SOLUTON N0. 84-1984 GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A PROJECT UNDER THE
P4INNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGT. REFERRING THE PROPOSAL TO
THE MI�INESOTA ENERGY AND ECQNOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR APPROVAL AND
AUTHORIZIPJG PREPARATION OF PIECESSARY DOCUP4ENTS (AIVER ROAD INVESTORS3:
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MOTION hy Counci3man Fitzpatrick to adapt Hesolution No. 84-19$�+• Seconded
by Councilman Schneider.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated this resolution doesn't provide a firm
comr�ittment for zndustrial revenue bond financing due to some uneertain
ties. He stated a report would be made to the Council on the st2tus of
�ndustraal Revenue bond finaneing and the City's allocation.
[iP�iN A VOTCE VOTE TAKEN ON SHE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee
declared the motian �arrled unammously.
CONSIDERATIOP] QF DTSPOSAL OF PARCEL A(PIN 4k24-�D-24-'�4-0007/0004), PARTS OF
LOTS 1& 2. AUDITOR�S SUBDIVISION N0. 94. PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY:
Mr. F1ora, Public Works Director, stated this parcel is one which was turnefl
back to the City by the State Highway Department and will be included in
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plat, 1k83-01, Western Ridge Estates� as suUmiLted by I�7r. FeYm.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated �taff' h2a a meeting wit'ti Mr, Pehn
regarding development of his plat and Couraeil hac direeted staff' to place a
value on this parcel af land turned back tc the City. Mr. Qurestii stated
9,9D0 square feet is the amount of proper4.5r in questxon. He st�ted �i thls
was a buildable lot, the value would be about .��y24,000, ho�,*ever, if, rs
suggested 10$ of this value be placed on the pai^cei or }�2,4Q0.
Mr. Qureshi stated Mr. Fehn felt he has goiie througki a lot of expense to
� develop this difficult pieee of property ancl did not wish to pay $2,400 for
this pareel.
Couneilman Schneicler asked Mr. Oureshi if �ie Y�lt tF�e parcel would sell if`
it was put up for bid. Mr. 4ureshi stated xf it was up for bid �t, woulc 6e
stated it wasnt' a buildable lot 6y itseli and he f'e1t it wouiri be better cc�
add this parcel to the ad,7acent property in ordex� for st ta develop.
Mr. Fehn, the developer, explained this property is vary d2fficul� te
develop and he has a substantial amount of iiaoney invasted. He stated l7e
understands there are some legal and en�in�ering fees invoived far Citg ta
acquire the parcel and he would be agreeab'te tc a f'�6ure nf around w500 in
order to cover these fees.
He stated no matter what decision the CaunciL malces regarding thF grice oi'
the parcel, he is at a point where he cannat abandon ti�e developreent. He
stated he is simply asking for their best ,�ud�nent in determinxn� a sale��le
price.
Councilman Schneider asked if $500 would cover any fees arid expens�s
incurred by the City. Mr. Qure:hi stated staff had made � recon!�neneiata o¢i,
�ut if the Couneil ieels $5Q0 is a fair price, i�e wo�.rid &�ave nu oGaeuiiozi.
MOTION by Couneilman Schneider to airect tnE adminastmatio❑ t� se]_1 P�.�cel �
� (PIN fi24-3�-2�-33-0007/OOD3), Parts of Lots 1& 2, Auditors� SuUdivi�lan �So.
94 to Mr. Fehn, the ad�oining land owner, for �50Q. 'Phis �unount oeing uasec
on the fact tFiat the land hasn�t developea ov�r a num�er af y�ars aa� �;itlz
this development, the City will receive f'ut-ure tax �enefiis as wu?1 as
living aecommodations for people. Furcl�er, the 5;�5�0 would corer the
administratior costs. Seconded by Counci]man Barneite. Upon a vcice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the moiion caa^ried unaru mou�ly.
10.1 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING 'T'HE ACOUISITIpN CF PRJPERTY IN TEIE RIVEt�UTEW
HEIGHTS AREA:
Mr. Qureshl, City Manager, stated the City can acqu�re two propet°i,ies in Lhe
Riverview Heights area for a cost of $30,0�7� and $32,500. Ee state� �P ',�d�e
Couneil wi�hes to proceed with the acquisiLzan, it would be apprcpriate tc
authorize staff to aequire the properties.
MOTION by Couneilman FitzPatrick to aixtti�aa-az� the acquisition cyi I,wc�
properties in Riverview Heights at 7801 ar�C 78i5 P�pex Lane �t a �osr, af
$30,4�0 and $32,5�0 and authorize the City �ia4xager to exeeute the purehase
agreements. Seconded by Councilman BarnetLe, iipon a vozee voie, all �•�ting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried u[�aniuiousll�.
11. CLAIMS:
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to authorize y��ayment af Claims Ido. 'IO8502
� through 1q�4T37. Seconded by Couneilman Schneider. IIpon a vo�ce vote, al�
voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion earr-aed unaruiaausly.
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12. LICENSES:
MQT70N by Couneilmae Fitzpatrick ta approve the licenses as submitted and as
on file in the License Cierk�s Office. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik.
Upon a voxee vute, a1i voting aye, Maycr Nee declared the motion carried
unaniruously.
73. F,STIMATES_
MOTTbN by Ceuncilman Sarnette to approve the estimates as submitted.
Layne hlin��esota Compaziy
3147 California Street Na.
Ninneapalis, MN 55�4'18
Fina1 Rstimate on Well /k6
Final Estimate on 4dell fk8
Srort-Clliott-Hendrickson, Ine.
200 Gopher Building
222 East Little Canada Road
St. Paul, MN 55117
Partial Estimate Drxve-In Theater
Site Traffie Study thru April 21, 1984
Partial Estimate Drive-In Theater
Site Traffze Study thru May 19, 19$4
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700 Industry Avenue NW
Anoka, P1N 553�3
Fartial Estimate No. 2
Street Improvement Pro�ect No.
ST. 7984-1&2
$16,120.00
$12,500.00
$ 613•58
$ 690.18
$61,754.16
Seconded by Councilman Schneader. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMFNT.
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Mt�SION by Councilma❑ Schneider to ad,7ourn the meeting. Seeonded by
Cauncilmar Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motian carried unanamously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City
Couneil of' July 16, 198k ad�ourned at 9:�l5 P.m.
Respectf'ully submitted, /// // �
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CaraZe Hadc3ad William J. N�'e �
Secretary to the City Council �iayor �=
Approved: August 6, 1984
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