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02/28/1977 - 00014597C �_ � k THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF FEBRUARY 28, 1977 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of February 28, 1977 was called to order at 7:35 p.m, by Mayor Nee. PLE�GE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ROLL CALL; MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS AQSENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES� Mayor Nee, Councllwoman Kukowski, Councilman Schneider, Councilman Hamer m k and Councilman Fitzpatrick None REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 1977• MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilman Hamerm k. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mayor Nee indicated he would like to take a few minutes at the end of the agenda to talk about Civil Defense. MOTION 6y Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda with the above addition. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. DPEN FORUM, UISITORS: There was no response from the audience under this item. PUBLIC HEARINGS: PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPRO�EMENT• STREET IMPROUEMENT PROJECT ST. 1977-1, ADDEN�UM #2: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waiae the reading of the Public Hearing notice and open the Public Hearing Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared th'e motion carried und m mously and the Public Hear�ng opened at 7:39 p m. Mr So6iech, Public Works Director, explained this public hearing is for new streets in the proposed Deleier Addition as petitioned for by the property owner. The two streets involved in this pro,7ect are Lakeside Road and 73'z Avenue. The estimated cost per front foot is $17 68 and $7.21 per foot for the side yard Mr. V�ncent Tappe, 1600 Onondaga Street N E, indicated his opposition to this pro,7ect. He felt the pro,7ect would not benefit him and the assessment against his property would be about $5,400 for the street, sewer and water. Mr. Sob�ech stated, in preparing the preliminary assessment roll, the City assumes there is potential in the future for another lot on the back of Mr. Tappe's property, if he and h�s neighbor (owner of Parcel 460, Auditor's Sub. �108) were to split the back portions of their lots Mr. Tappe indicated he had no intentions of ever splitttng his property and dtd not want a street constructed on the side of his lot. Mr. Tappe stated when he purchased the property he was not told of any future street. � ' r REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1977 Mr. Bo6 Q'Connell of Q'Connell Realty stated, prior to the Delier Additton, a road r�ght-of-way had been designated on the street in question. ,� ,� PAGE 2 Ms. Gail Porter, 1620 Onondaga Street N.E , quest�oned if Lots 1 and 2, Marxen Terrace would be assessed if the road is put in the back of the�r property She was advised Lot 3 would be assessed, but not Lots 1 and 2. 'Ms. Karen Eggert, 7351 Pinetree Lane, questioned who petitioned for this pro,7ect. Mr. Sobiech stated the petition was received from the owners of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Deleier Addition. She felt they would be paying an excessive 6�11 for a mimmal advantage to the�r property and questioned how the assessments could be financed. Mr. Mervin Herrrmann, City Assessor, explained the street assessment could be f�nanced over a 1� year per�od at an interest rate of 72% Mr. John Eggeri, 7351 Pinetree Lane, asked about the side yard assessment which was explained by Mr. Herrmann. Mr. Tappe stated he felt he has already pa�d his front foot assessment for Onondaga Street and felt the owners of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Deleier Addition should bear the cost for this street. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated a determination must be made by Council if the benefit to the property �s equal to the amount of the assessment. He indicated, in Mr. Tappe's case, there is the possibility of another buildable lot to the back of his property. The City Manager, Mr Qureshi, stated the plat for the Deleter Additton has recently been approved by the Councll. �Ms. Eggert stated she attended the Planning Commission meeting and raised s7milar questions on who would pay for the street. She stated the opinion was expressed at the Plamm �g Commission meeting they would favor single family houses in the area, but weren't in favor of the plat if they had to pay for the improvements. Ms. Sheila Tappe, 1600 Onondaga Street N.E., indicated she would be in favor of the plat if the deveToper paid for the street as she felt �t would not be beneficial for them to have the street constructed. Mr Bailey Tiller, 1535 Gardena Avenue N E., felt the residents shouldn't pay for improvements that only benefit the developer and the developer should bear these costs Mr. Don Leier, 519 Third Avenue N.W., New Brighton, one of the developers for the Deleier Addition, indicated this street pattern was the plan suggested by the City. MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to close the Public Hear�ng on Street Improvement Project ST. 1977-1, Addendum #2. Seconded by Councilman Schneider Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Public Hearing closed at 8 45 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROWEMENT• SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENT PRO�ECT SS&SW #,121 MOTION by Councilman Schnetder to waive the reading of the Publtc Hearing not�ce and open the Public Hearing. Seconded by Counc�lwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously and the Publ�c Heartng �opened at 8•45 p.m. Mr. Dick Sobiech, Publtc Works Director, explained this improvement covers water, santtary sewer and storm sewer to serve the proposed plat of Dele�er Additton plus ad,7acent lots. 7he estimated costs per front foot are �16.35 for water and $73.63 for sewer The estimated storm sewer rate is $3.55 per 100 square feet. "'-i REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1977 PAGE 3 Ms Nancy �ohnson, 7360 Stinson Blvd. N.E., questioned why they u�ere being assessed. Mr. Sobiech explained propert�es benefit�ng from this storm sewer pro�ect would be assessed. Mr. V�rg�l Ishaug, 1473 75th Avenue PJ.E., stated his property does not drain in the direction of the proposed storm sewer and could not realize the benefit Mr. Tappe, 1600 Onondaga Street N E, questioned what amount of footage would he 6e assessed, wh�ch Mr. Sobiech explained A petition was then presented 6y Ms Tappe indicat�ng residents' opposition to Street Improvement Pro�ect ST 19771, Addendum �2, and Sewer and Water Improvement Pi°o�ect SS�SW �121. MOTION by Councilman Schne�der to receive the petition in opposition to Street Improvement Pro�ect ST. 1977-1, Addendum #2, and Sewer and Water Improvement Project SS&W �121 Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously Councilman Schneider statetl he has tliff�culty with the concept of the developer gaining at the expPnse of nearby residents and on the other hand, he recognizes the need and benef�t of davelopment. He felt there should be some equitable arrangement for the assessment and possibly re-examine the assessment policy He indicated he does agree w�th the proposal for the storm sewer. , MOTION 6y Councilman Schneider to close the Public Nearing on Sewer and Water Improvement Pro�ect SS&SW #121. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowsk�. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carrted unam mausly and the Public Hearing closed at 9.12 p,m. MOTIpN by Council�an Fitzpatr7ck to consider Items 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 later on the agenda. , Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, al7 voting ay� Mayor Nee delcared the motion carried unanimously NEW BUSINESS. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING THE REMOVAL AND TREATMEn�T OF TREES AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIOPJ THEREOF The City Manager, Mr. Qureshi, explained this ord�nance would prov�de for the licensing of contractor's who remove or treat trees in the City He stated the purpose of the ordinance is to ensure that contractors undertaking this work in the City of Fridley are reputable. MOTIDN by Co!�ncilwoman Kukowski to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon f�rst reading. Seconded by Counc�lman Schneider. Mr. Ba�ley Tiller, 1535 Gardena Avenue N.E , indicated he was against any ordtnance on trees and stated he cuts trees and somet�mes sells them for f�rewood. The Council �ndicated he evould not be affected by this ordinance Mr. Tiller also complatned about the lJh�te Oak trees taken out of Innsbruck which he stated were not diseased. UPON A VOICE VOTE taken on the above mo+ion, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously RECEIVING REPORT FROM RICF CREEK WATERSHED QISTRICT PERTAINING TO RICE CREEK AN� LOCKE LAKE 41ITHIN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY: Mr. Ernest Petrangelo, 520 Rice Creek Blvd. N.E, and Mr. Goyer, from the Rice Creek Watershed ��str�ct, appeared 6efore the Council regarding their report on the "Investigat�on of Sediment Depos�ts in Locke Lake". Also oresent was the Watershed District's Engineer, Mr John McLennen, to answei° any questions from the Council ' REGULAR PIEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1977 PAGE 4 Counc�lman Fitzpatrick �ndicated he was d�sappointed �n that there are no conclusions or recommendations on what can be done to prevent sedimentation from continuing at the same rate it has been. Mr. McLennen stated he shared Counc�lman Fitzpatrick's d�sappo�ntment that a 6etter �ob cannot be done of permanently eliminating the sed�ment problem. He stated the �greatest source of sediment is from erosion of the creek banks. These ditch banks really need protection which involves a very lengthy and costly pro�ect and stated there wtll not be a short solution to the problem. Counc�lman Fitzpatr�ck stated he was p7eased the report recognizes the problem as system-wide and, therefore, other �urisdictions must share in the responsibility. Mr. McLennen stated many sources of sediment that have caused problems in the past are now under control and will not get worse in the future. Mr. Petrangelo stated the study was donducted based on a petition received by Fridley. He felt a public hearing would be �n order with res�dents concerned wlth the problem to review the report and inform them of the recommendations. Mr. Goyer stated, basically, the situation is an econom�ca� one and costs would have to be determined. Mayor Nee questioned if this may be a pro�ect that would qualify fcr Federal funds. Mr. Goyer indicated it appears to be more local�zed and didn't feel Federal funds could be obtained. f9r. Qureshi, City Manager, felt tne Rice Creek Watershed �isirict should hold the hearing and the City would work with them in order to notify affected property owners MOTION by Councilman Hamern�k to receive the report from the Rice Creek Watershed D�strict and request them to set a public hearing on the question in the City of �Fridley. Seconded by Counci1man Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all vct�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously, RESOLUTION N0. 21-1977 - RETAINING A CONSULTING ENGINEERING FIRM TO PR0I�IDE A LAKE RESTORATION STUDY OF MOORE LAKE: Mr. Sobiech explained in consideration of an applicat�on for Feder�l funding, under the Clean Lakes Grant Program, the M�nnesota Pollution Control Agency was contacted regardtng criteria to be presented in applying for thts grant for I�oore Lake. It was felt Moore Lake would have a high priority on the bas�s it has public accPSS. The Pollution Control Agency did recommend certain consulting firms that have been invo1ved tn lake restoration pro�ects. Three f7rms, Midwest Research, Barr Engineertng and Hir_kok and Associates were contacted and requested to su6m�t proposals and costs for the Council's consideration. Mr. Sobiech stated, based on Hickok's 6ackground into the tech m ques of lake restoration and their familiarity with the Glean Lakes Grant Program, it was recommended they be retained as the consulttng engineer to provide a lake restoration study of Moore Lake. MOTI�N by Councilman Schneider to concur with the staff's recommendation and adopt Resolution Nc. 21-1977. Seconded 6y Councilwoman Kukowski. Mayor Nee stated the resolutioi� does not particularly state �f the entire lake basin �Zs included. Mr. Soh�er_h stat�=_d tt was the intent of the resolution to include all, both East and West, Moore Lake Mr. Sobiech siated the estimated cost for the study is �17,000, however, the fi nal contract w111 be 6rought back i:o Council for approval. UPON A VOICE VOTE to adopt Resolution Nc. 21-1977, a�l voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. y�_4 vt} REGULAR MEETING OF FE6RUARY 28, 1977 OLD BUSINESS: PAGE 5 ORDINANCE N0. 635 - RELATING TO THE SALE OR EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY TO THE COUNTY OF ANOKA MOTION 6y Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the reading and adopt Ordinance No. 635 on second reading and order publication Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, r4ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE N0. 636 - AMENDING SECTION 3.01 OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE ENTITLED PERSONNEL. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to walve the reading and adopt Ordinance No. 636 on second reading and order publication. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carr�ed una mmously. CONSIDERATION OF SENATE FILE NO 103� RELATING TO TAXATION; PROVIDING THAT IMPROVEMENT TO REAL PROPERTY USED FOR A HOMESTEA� NOT BE ADDED TO INCREASED VALUATION OF PROPERTY; AMENDING MINNESOTA STATUTES 1976, SECTION 273 11, SUBDIVISION 1, AN� BY ADDING A MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowsk� to forward the comments submitted by the City Staff and �ndicate the Council does not wish to take any position at th7s time. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice voie, aTT voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSI�ERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR STREET AND ALLEY VACATION SAV #76-07, BY CITY dF FRIDLEY. GENERALLY LOCATED ON TALMADGE LANE AN� 75TH WAY: MDTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Counc�lman Schneider, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN OR�INANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 402 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE ENTITLED WATER AND SEWER A�MINISTRATION, SEC7ION 402.04: REPAIRS TO CONNECTIONS. Mr Sobiech requested modificat�on of the existing ordinance to reflect actual maintenance pract�ce and the City's respons�bility for repairs to sewer and water connections. MOTION by Councilman Hamer m k to wa�ve the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading, Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously CONSIDERATION OF FIiRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 102.02 OF THE FRIDLEY The City Attorney, Mr. Herrick, stated this ordinance is requested in order to bring the City ordinance and State statutes �n compl�ance The ordinance includes the provision of the former owner receiv�ng the r�ght of payment, �f he makes ciaim within a certa�n periotl of time Mayor Nee felt the ordinance should contain wording to the effect that a reasonable effort be made to contact the owner. Mr. Herrick stated such wording could be added for the second reading of the ordinance. MOTION by Counc�lwoman Kukowski to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first readin9. Seconded by Counc�lman Hamer m k. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. I� � ' �� � ��.�� REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1977 CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 108 11 OF THE FRIDLEY CSTY CODE ENTITLED FIRE LANES• PAGE 6 MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the reading and approve the ordtnance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Hamerm k Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unannnously. �RECEIVING THE MIIJUTES OF THE CABLE TELEVISTON COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 1977 Th2 Council considered the proposed ordinance amendments for housecleantng purposes as recommended by the Cable N Commission. Mayor Nee stated, if the Council wishes to proceed, a pub7ic hearing could be set on these amendments. MOTION by Counc�lman Fitzpatrick to set a public hearing for April 11, 1977 on the Ordinance Amendments proposed by the Cable TV Commission. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Hamer m k to receive the Cable TU Comm�ss�on minutes of January 4, 1977. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. U�on a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, P4ayor Nee dec7ared the motion carried unanimously. RECEII/ING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMM?SSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 1977• ADDITION• P.S. #77-01: 8101 ASHTON AVENUE N.E The Planning Commission recommended approval of this item and a public hearing must be scheduled before the Council. � MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to set the public hearing for April 11, 1977 Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to receive the minutes of the Plamm �g Comm�ssion meet�ng of February 9, 1977. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE CHARTER COMMISSIQN MEETING OF �ANUARY 18, 1977. MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to receive the minutes of the Charter Commission meeting of January 18, 1977. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF PENALTY AND INTEREST WAIVER ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR PLAT 53912 Ms. Karla Larsen, 7528 Arthur Street N.E , appeared before the Council to request a waiver of the penalties and interest on special assessments for property on the south side of 76th Avenue between Old Central and Arthur Street N.E. She stated, she understands� 1f tllP property is auctioned, the City would not receive more than $�1,000. She indicated the request is not for a waiver of the taxes, but a forgiveness of penalty and interest on the special assessments �The City Attorney stated he is dou6tful whether the City has the authority to approve this wa�ver and suggested an opim on be obtained from the Attorney General's off�ce MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize Staff to o6tain an opinion from the Attorney General regarding the City's authority in this matter. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski U�on a votce vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1977 CONSIDERATION OF MAKING AN APPLICATION FOR THE SP rimniinii riir rr�rv nrrnnnr��r rrTn rimi�v pAr,E 7 [17� Mr. Quresh�, C�ty Manager, expla�ned this request for two new Assistant Naturalists under the CETA program. The Ctty would be applying far the funding, as the sponsoring agency, but it would 6e a,7oint venture with the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation. The Ass�stant Naturalists would aid in developing and implementing educational proqrams at North Park this spring and summer. Both of these positions wou7d be for approximately� seven months. Dr. Douglas Gerrard of the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation spoke in favor of this appl�cat�on for the two Ass�stant Naturalists. Councilman Hamernik and Councilman Fitzpatrick questioned, if by applytng for these two CETA personnel, 7t would poss7bly curtail other areas or programs where CETA people could be used. Mr. Qureshi stated the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation has the right as a non-profit organization to apply for CETA personnel, however, it is be�ng done as a ,7o�nt venture. �r. Gerrard felt, since it is a cooperat�ve type of proposal, it may actually increase the City's chances of obtaining add�tional personnel MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to cooperate wtth the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation �n the process of obtaining CETA personnel Seconded by Counc�lman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. �ISCUSSION OF PROPOSAL AD�RESSEO TO MINNESOTA HUMANITIES COMMISSION BY HAROL� �. BELGUM: Mr. Belgum of the City's Human Resources Commission addressed the Council re]ative � to co-sponsoring nat�onally recognized speakers to come to Fridley to promote debate, dialogue and discussion on ma�or issues. He stated this would involve no funds from the C�ty and �f the C�ty wishes to promote this proposal the Minnesota Humanities Commission would be so advised MOTION by Counci�man Fi±zpatrick for the City, along with the Human Resources Comm�ssion, to become a sponsor for this proposal as outlined by Mr. Beigum. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Ma,yor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, FINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1977-i, ADDENDUM #2: Th7s item �s in relation to the public hearing held earlier regarding the street improvement in Deleier Add�tion. Councilman Hamernik stated he realizes the problem the people have and can sympathize w�th them, however, he felt the assessment method which the City now has is an equitable system. Mayor Nee stated the question �s whether the street needs to be constructed and he felt �t was uneconomical to have a block w�th only three lots. Mr. Sobiech stated the street is needed in order to serve the platted properties of � Dele�er Addiiion. Mr. Qureshi, suggested the staff review this matter for addltionai study to determine �f there is another way to serve the Deleier Add�tton. The possi6ility of a cul-de-sac was discussed. MOTION by Counc�lwoman I<ukowski to continue this item to a future Counc�l meeting. Seconded by Councilman Schne7der Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously. � � REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1977 RECESS: Mayor Nee called a recess at 11•25 p.m RECONVENE�: PAGE 8 Mayor Nee reconvened the meeting at 11 40 p.m. All councilmembers were present. RESOLUTION N0. 24-1977 - APPROVING PLANS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS STREET IMPRO�EMENT PROJECT ST. 1977-1 AN� ST. 1977-2 MSAS • This resolution, as or�ginally submitted, had covered the approval of plans and ordering advertisement for 6ids on both Street Improvement Pro�ects 1977-1 and 7977-2, however, srnce Council dtd not take action ordering the improvement for Project 1977-1, Addendum #2, Lakeside Roa'd and 73', Avenue were deleted from thrs resolution. Mr. Sobiech outlined the proposed improvement as covered in Pro�ect 1977-1 covering the area on Ironton Street between Hugo Street and Ashton Avenue Ms. LeeAnn Sporre, 3�l Ironton Street N.E., questioned if the sewer and water was in at 285 Ironton. Mr. Sobtech replied tt should be because the improvement is already complete to that particular lot. Ms. Sporre requested, en behalf of her mother, water and sewer serv�ce be 6rought in at 285 and 265 Ironton Street and the lot at the southwest corner of Ironton Street and Ashton Avenue. MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to adopt Resolution No 24-1977, Approving Plans and Ordering Advertisement for Bids Street Improvement Pro�ect ST. 1977-1 and ST 1977-2 (MSAS), (deleting that portion of the resolution covering improvement for Lakeside Road and 73z Avenue). Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously CONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITION OF PARKING AREA NORTH OF CITY HALL Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated if property was acqu�red north of the City Hall, it would provide approximately 25 additional parking spaces. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize the City Manager to start negotiat�ons for purchase of property north of the City Hall for add7tional parking Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CaNSIDERATION OF CIUIL SERUICE C�MMISSION REOUEST FOR $100 FaR SECRETARY'S SERUICES MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the request of the Civil Service Commission and authorize the $100 for secretarial services for 197b through February, 1977, Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unantmously. TDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO CITY OF FRIDLEY CO�MISSIONS: Councilman Schneider stated there has been no notification of these vacancies in the newspaper. �MOTION by Councilman Schneider to ta6le the appotntments to the Comm�ssions to March 14, 1977. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Councilman Hamernik could see no reason to table and in the past they have given the appointed members at least a month's advance not�ce to ena6le them to attend a meeting of the Commission to which they were appotnted. He stated, w�th the motion to table, this could not be done. Councilwaman Kukowski stated, in the past two years, the vacanc�es have treen publ�shed in the Sun Newspaper. Counc�lman F�tzpatr�ck stated a number of residents have expressed an interest and the City Manager has contacted those who terms will exp�re to determine if they are interested in re-appointment. �J � � REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1977 PAGE 9 UPON A ROLL CALL VOTE, Councilwoman Kukowsk�, Counctlman Schne�der, Councilman Fitzpatrick and Mayor Nee voting aye, Councilman Hamernik voting nay, the motion carried by a vote of four to one. RESOLUTION N0. 22-1977 - IN OPPOSITION TO A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE TABULATION AND Mr. Marvin Brunsell, Finance �irector, explained this Bill was proposed by Representa- � t�ve Bruce W�lliamson of Bloomington where they have their own computer, but felt it would not work in Anoka County as facilities are not available. He, therefore, recommended the City adopt this resolution in opposition to the Bill. Counc�lman F�tzpatrick stated he would support this resolution against the recounting, but would like to address the matter of absentee voting on a separate basis. MOTION by Counc�lman Schneider to adopt Resolut�on No. 22-1977. Seconded by Council- woman Kukowski. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. The staff was requested to check further on the second 6i11 regardtng absentee voting. RESOLUTION N0. 23-1977 - ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CHEMICAL AND OTHER TREATMENT METHODS USED TO PREVENT OR HALT THE SPREAD OF TREE DISEASES: MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to adopt Resolution No. 23-1977. Seconded by Councilman Hamer m k. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unam mously. RESOLUTION NO 25-1977 - IMPOSING LOAD LIMITS ON PUBLIC MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolut�on No. 25-1977. Seconded 6y Councilwoman Kukowski Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously CONSIDERATION OF LICENSE FEES FOR SOLICITORS: The staff has recommended a change in the C�ty Code to provide that only non-profit orgam zations originating �n Fridley be exempt from paying a license fee. As the Code now reads, any non-profit orgam zation can solicit within the City without paying a license fee. Councilman Hamer m k feel th�s area should be looked into as he has had complaints from businesses where persons enter their establishment and approach employees to purchase items they are selling The staff was requested to check into this item further LICENSES. MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's office Seconded by Councilman Hamer m k. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously. CLAIMS MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to authorize paymenr of Claims No 18991 - 19098 and No. 001 - 294. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowskt. �pon a voice vote, all voting aye, P4ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � � �� C� � REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1977 ESTIMATES: Suburban Rate Authority 3601 Park Center Boulevard St. Louis Park, MN 55416 1977 Contribution to Su6urban Rate Authority Barna, Guzy, Terpstra, Merrill & Giancola, Ltd. 37D0 Central Avenue N E Minneapolis, MN 55421 Professional Serv�ces Rendered to Fridley Charter Commiss�on Through January 31, 1977 Smith, Juster, Feikema, Chartered 1250 6uilders Exchange Building Minneapolis, MN 55402 For Legal Services Rendered as Prosecutor for the Month of January, 1977 $ 525 00 $ 165.00 $2,027.50 PAGE 10 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the estimates as submitted. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CIVIL DEFENSE CONFERENCE ON NATURAL DISASTERS (MARCH 11, 1977)• Mayor Nee stated he had received a 1etter from the Governor's Office dated February 1D, 1977 regarding a Civil Oefence Conference on Natural O�sasters which should be attended by the Civil Defense Director. A�JOURNMENT: MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and ihe Regular Meeting of the Fridley C�ty Council of February 28, 1977 ad�ourned at 12•20 a.m. Respectfully submitted, ' � � r � r `� l2,..rC�. ,`�}�C�C�-v�. Carole Haddad Secretary to the City Council Approved: .� — % "/ ��� Willatm J. Nee � Mayor �