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04/04/1977 - 00014566�A THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF APRIL 4, 1977 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of April 4, 1977 was called to order at 7 32 p.m. by Mayor Nee. ' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE• Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilwoman Kukowski, Mayor Nee, Councilman Schneider, Councilman Hamernik, and Counc�lman Fitzpatrick MEMBFRS ABSENT: None PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATION APPRECIATION: M�yor Nee presented certificates of appreciation to the followinq persons who had ser•ved on City Commissions: David Harris - Parks and Recreation Commission Thomas Sullivan - Environmental Quality Commission Harvey Wager - Parks and Recreation Commission Barbara Hughes - Cable Television Commission William Forster - Community Development Commiss�on David Harr�s, Thomas Sullivan, and Harvey Wagar were present at the meeting to receive their certificates. Barbara Hughes and William Forster were not tn attendance at the � meeting Mr. Harris thanked the Mayor for the certificate of appreciation and stated he had the opportunity to serve the citizens of Fridley for the last 16 years either as an appointed representative or member of the City Council. Mr. Harris indicated he was disappointed and disturbed, not from the standpoint of not beinq chosen for re-appointm�nt to the Parks and REcreation Commission, but concerned about the article which appeared in the Fridley Sun regarding orgam zed sports activities. He felt the Council should realize the important function of persons who serve in orga m zed youth activittes and thetr contribution made to the City. He stated there is concern among these groups about the emphasis to be placed on non-organized activities and the attitude of the Council in this regard. He felt he diligently served on the Parks and Recreation Commission by faithfully attending the meetings and was thankful for the opportunity. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF MARCH 14,1977: Councilman Schneider indicated on Page, the second to the last paragraph, the typtng error should be corrected changing "work" to "word" MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing Mee'tin9 of March 14, 1977 with the above correction. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon , a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously OPEN FORUM, VISITORS Coupctlman Hamernik introduced Miss Stacy Patton of 6820 Brookview Drive, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Patton, who won the Little Miss Minnesota Contest, Petite Div:sion. i� REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1977 PAGE 2 Councilman Hamerm k stated she was in competition with 68 other contestants and by winning this title she will compete rn the national competition. Stacy showed the Council the trophies she had won in this contest RECEIVING PETITION N0. 2-1977 REQUESTION INSTALLATION OF A BARRIER ON THE NORTH SIDE OF urr_u�.inv cnn. Ms. Marlene Kntght, 690 - 57th Avenue N.E., stated she wished to bring to the Cou�cil's attention the excessive noise on the north side of I-694 since barrters were installed on the south side of the freeway. She felt residents of her area are sub,7ected to excesstve noise since the installation of the barriers, and requested decibel readings be taken on the north side of the freeway. She further stated she has a petition from residents t� her area Councilman Schneider stated he has contacted Senator Schaaf with regard to this problem and his indication was there may be a possible moratorium on new barrier construction. Senator Schaaf suggested Mr. Jim Harrington of the State Department of Transportation be contacted. Mr. Dick Sobiech, Public Works Director, indicated staff is work�ng with the State regarding this matter and we were advised that decibel readings were taken prior to construct�on of the barr�er; however, the City is now wa�ting for further data from the State Mayor Nee indicated staff will pursue this matter, as will the Counc�l, but it would not be possible this evening to give Ms. Knight an answer to their problem. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive Petition No. 2-1977 presented by Ms. Kntght. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Councilman Hamernik stated he would like to add two items. Under "New Business," after Item 14, "Consideration of an Ordinance Establishing Chapter 607 of the Fridley C�ty Code Entitled Tavern Entertainment" and the second item to be added at the end of the agenda "Discussion of a Bicycle Patrol". MOTIDN by Councilman Hamernik to adopt the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carrted unanimously CONSIDERATION OF BARTENDER'S LICENSE FOR MICHAEL W. PENDY, GEORGE IS IN FRIDLEY Officer Duncan of the Fridley Police Department stated Mr. Pendy's former employer was contacted and he indicated there were no incidences of violence while Mr. Pendy was in their employment in Spring Lake Park. He further stated the Chief of Police in Sprinq Lake Park did not personally know Mr. Pendy; and therefore, no information was available from the Spring Lake Park Police Department. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, indicated he discussed this matter wtth Mr. Jtm Hill and they are in agreement with a recommendation to the Council. Mr. Herrick stated, at the last meeting, the representatives of George's in Fridley and Mr. Pendy were advised this matter would be continued to th�s date. Since neither Mr. Pendy nor representatives of George's were present, he felt they had no further comments to make and Zt would 6e 1n order to close the hearing. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to close the hearing. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Herrick stated this recommendation consists of three items as follows: 1. Both the owner and the applicant, Mr. Pendy, be given written reprimands from the City administration. The owner for failing to make application at the time specifi ed tn the ordinance, and Mr. Pendy for failing to property complete the application and indicate to the City that he had a prior arrest record. 2. A conditional l�cense 6e granted to Mr. Pendy, conditioned in such a way that if there is another occurrence of a similar event within the next year, th�s , , '- � REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1977 PAGE 3 would be grounds for the City to cancel the license and terminate his employment in the City as a bartender. 3. It is suggested the City administration correspond with all the liquor license holders and specifically advise them it is their responsibility to get these appl�cations submitted within the time stated in the ordinance, when they hire new individuals for these types of ,7obs. �Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the liquor establishments have been advised they have to obtain a license, as specified in the ordinance. MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to accept the City Attorney and Mr. Hill's recommendations No. 1 and 2 as indicated a6ove. Seconded by Councilman Schne�der. Councilman Hamernik questioned if there wasn't some way for better enforcement of the ord�nance. Mr Herrick suggested suspension of a license for failure to comply with the ordinance, but he would not recommend it in this situation stnce it is the ftrst time the matter has come to the Council's attention. He felt zf a letter has gone out advising all license holders of the ordinance requiranent and if the matter again comes before the Council, it would be in order to suspend a license UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MOTTON, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS� RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE RLANNING CDMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 23, 1977 MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to receive the Plamm �q Commission minutes of March 23, 1977. Seconded 6y Counctlman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor ' Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. C. R. MISTALSKI; SAU #77-01, 5801 6TH STREET: MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to set a public hearing regarding this item for May 9, 1977. Seconded by Councilman Schneider, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES DF MARCH 15, 1977: The Council received the above minutes and constdered the following item. 7-17 STORE, 7899 EAST RIUER ROAD: Mayor Nee stated the A.ppeals Commission failed to make a recommendation as a vote on the motion resulted in a 2- 2 tie. Mr. Dick Sobiech explained this request is for a num6er of variances to allow construction of a commercial establtshment at the intersection of 79th Way and East Rtver Road. He pointed out the property is surrounded on three different sides by public right-of-ways Variances would 6e needed to reduce the required setback from East River Road, 79th Way and L�ncoln Street, plus other var�ances involving stde yard� rear yard, boundary and parking lot requirements. Mr. Sobiech then reviewed the fifteen stipulations which the Council had placed , on the request received in 1975 for this property. In discussing the possible rezo m ng of the property from C-2S to C-1, it was noted, if the rezoning was petittoned for and approved, it would reduce the num6er of variances from six to four Councilman Fitzpatrick felt the var�ances were considered �n relation to the present C-2S zoning, and if the property was rezoned to C-1, it would reduce the number of variances required. Councilman Fitzpatrick asked what assurances the City would have the property would be rezoned to C-1, if action was taken on the var�ances. Mr Sobiech indicated no building permits would be tssued unttl the applicant signed the pet�tion for rezoning. Councilman Fitzpatrick indicated he was concerned that the size of the bu�lding � REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1977 PAGE 4 proposed is larger than the one proposed two years aqo and there would be an encroachment on the surrounding propert�es. Councilman Schneider ind�cated he shared Councilman Fitzpatrick's concern on the encroachment and couldn't see how the variances would serve the public interest. Mayor Nee stated he did vote for the variances in 1975 with some misgivings, especially regardinq the access to East R�ver Road He indicated he is not prepared to vote at this time for any proposal with access to East River Road He felt access should be on the side street to serve this parcel. Mr. Ernst, the applicant for the variances, stated the ma,7or concern is the possibility of rezoning the site. He requested an opportunity to refer this matter back to the owner of the property to see if the rezoning can be incorporated with the variance requests and to determine if the access to the property can be redesigned Mr. Ernst explained there is a need for access off of East River Road as the 7-11 store will not develop this property unless they have access onto East River Road. Mayor Nee cited the example of Country Kitchen where access �s from a side street as the State Highway Department would not permit access directly from T.H. 47 or U m vers�ty Avenue He felt a similar situation would work well for this property. Mr. Herrick stated, unless there is an ordinance prohibiting it, they have a right to have access onto a street of their choice. Councilman Schneider stated he did not feel under any ohligation to worsen the situation that now exists. Mr. Herrick did not feel the Council was under any obligation to approve a building of the size proposed by the applicant, but no useful service could be ' found for the property without some variances He felt a petition for rezoning would be in order and Council could then look at the proposal in light of a C-1 zoning classification. Councilman Fitzpatrick felt perhaps the Counc�l should be polled to determine, if another plan was submitted, if access would be allowed off of East River Road. Councilman Hamerm k indicated he would be in favor of giving the applicant the option of com�ng back with another proposal. Mayor Nee stated he would give constderation to the variances, but would not be in favor of access off of East River Road. Counc�lman Schneider indicated he would be in favor of a reduction in size of the proposed building. Councilwoman Kukowski indicated she would favor the rezoning and a smaller building and would like to see the cut differently on the driveway It was the general consensus, after polling the Council, the members were not opposed te the rezoning, but other concerns were access and the size of the building. MOTION 6y Councilman Fitzpatrick to table this item to the Council meeing of April 18, 1977. Seconded by Councilman Hamerm k. Upon a voice vote, all voting , aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously. COMMUNITY NE;+ISPAPER Mr. Belgum of the Human Riqhts Commission appeared before the Council in regard to obtaining funds from the Council for conducting a survey to determine what citizens in Fridley want to know to provtde for a better system of communicatton. � REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1977 PAGE 5 Mr. Belgum stated a student from the University's School of Journalism, who is working on her Master's Degree, would conduct the survey and $500 would be needed for typing, mimeographing and computing the results of the survey. The breakdown of the costs were as follows• $50, typing and finalizinq the interview schedule; $300, coding for computer, $100, computer time, and $50, mimeographing the f�nal report. ' Councilman Hamernik stated he had a list of persons serving on the committee Several of these persons were contacted and they were unaware of the request made 6y Mr. Belgum. He indicated he was opposed to this request as he felt the committee has not had an opportunity to express their opinion. Mr. Belgum stated he had contacted all of the persons at same time or other and from previous conversations with them felt they were interested Councilwoman Kukowski questioned Mr. Belgum whether the committee was aware he was going to make this request of the Council Mr Belgum felt he couldn't answer this as the problem did not come up and was not discussed. Councilwoman Kukowski felt the City does have an off�cial newspaper and didn't feel she could support, with taxpayer's money, a survey to determine if the citizens are happy with the present newspaper. Councilman Hamernik was in agreement with Counci7woman Kukowski's statements. Councilman Fitzpatrick felt the survey might address ttself to the question tf the communication problem is actually a matter of disinterest or whether it is simply dissatisfaction with the City's present communication media. Mr. Belgum stated in talking to the people at the Schaol of �ournalism, a community newspaper was discussed and it was then felt a study should be made to determine what the people want. � Councilman 5chneider agreed there was a communication problem, but felt if a survey was conducted the results could be tabulated without a computer. He felt there was a problem with the City funding an enterprise in competition with private enterprise and the City entering into a community newspaper venture Councilman Fttzpatrick felt some of the negative reaction was reference to a community newspaper, and indication is what they are really talking about is a survey. Mr_ Herrick indicated the Council should not cons�der this in terms of a commum ty newspaper. He felt if a survey is conducted to obtain cit�zen's attitudes on the problems, some of which may be communication, expenditure of this type could probably be �ustified relative to using public funds for public purpose. Mr. Nick Garaffa, 6750 Monroe Street, spoke �n favor of a survey being conducted to determine what things the people of Fridley want to know about. He felt a copy of this survey should be provided to the Sun Newspaper so they would be aware of what the needs of the City are and what the citizens want to know. Councilwoman Kukowski ind�cated she would be in favor of tabling this item. She noted the Community Education Public Relations Committee will be meeting during the week and making a determination on this matter and felt the proposal should be brought back. MDTION by Councilwoman Y.ukowski to table this item to the next regular meeting. Seconded 6y Councilman Schneider � Councilman Hamernik felt if a survey is done inadequately, it would probably be more detrimental than if it was not done at all. He was concerned with the fact that the people who have expressed an interest have not had a� opportum ty to express their views and make a recorronendation He stated the proposal to go to an outside source to have a survey conducted was putttng the cart before the horse. UPDN A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MOTION, all votinq aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. PARKS AN� RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRAURY 28. 1977• The Council received the above minutes and considered the following item• �', REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1977 PAGE 6 USE OF COMMONS PARK BY FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF ASSOCIATION - JUNE 1D - 12, 1977: MOTION by Councilman Hamerm k to concur with the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and approve the request and temporary beer license for the Firefighters Relief Association. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously. At this ttme, Mayor Nee requested Item 9 on the agenda be considered. RESOLUTION N0. 35-1977 - PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $1,115,000 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FUND BONDS, APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH EHLERS AND ASSOCIATES, INC; AND REQUEST TO APPLY TO MOOQY'S FOR A BOND RE-RATING Mr. Robert Ehlers of Ehlers and Associates, Inc., appeared before the Council regarding th�s proposed permanent bond issue in the amount of $1,115,000. The bond issue would be used partly to refinance temporary spec�al assessment bonds now outstanding and, in part, finance the 1977 Street Program. Mr. Ehlers recommended the City issue the bonds at this time because of the favorable interest rates and the uncertainty of future interest rates. He stated they see very little chance for a reduction of interest rates and considerable chance for increased rates. Mr. Brunsell, City Clerk, indicated the money replaced in the bond redemption funds can be invested to cover, or possibly more than cover, the interest on the definitive bonds. M1layor Nee questioned what the City was now earning on the reserves. Mr Brunsell replied from 42 to 7% with an average of 5% and he felt confident they could earn more than 5% MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 35-1977 Providing for the Issuance and Sale of $1,115,000 Special Assessment Fund Bonds Seconded by Council- woman Kukowski Upon a roll call vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously Mr. Ehlers stated they were looking at a date for the second meeting in May to receive the bids and the bids would be received at 7:00 p.m. with a report to the Council at 7•30 p.m., with the Council reserving the right to re,7ect bids. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the agreement with Ehlers and Associates, Inc. to engage their firm as financial specialists in the sale of the bonds. Seconded by Counci7woman Kukowski. flpon a vo7ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to instruct the City Manager to apply to Moody's for a bond re-rating. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATIDN OF REAPPROVAL OF DELEIER ADDITION, FINAL PLAT SUBDIVISION P S. #76-09 BY DONALD LEIER; GENERALLY LOCATED IN THE 1500 BLOCK BETWEEN 73RD A1fENUE AND ONONDA STREET PRIOR APPRO�AL �ECEMBER 20, 1976 . Mr. Dick Sobiech, Public Works Director, explained this is a replat as discussed by the Counc�l at previous meetings. He indicated the City is following up on the vacations to which the residents have verbally agreed. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the plat. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CDNSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 703 SNOWMOBILES, SECTION 703,021. OPERATION AND DELETING SECTION 703.022: Mayor Nee asked if anyone in the audience wished this ordinance read There was no response or comments from the audience. This ordinanee prohibits the use of snowmobiles on publie lands and right-of-ways. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, indicated to the Council it would take time before all citizens are aware of the ordinance and that operation of snowmobiles on pubiic lands and right-of-ways would probably not ceaseimmediately. , , ' REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1977 PAGE 7 MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND UNITY HOSPITAL FOR CERTIFIED EMERGENCY ME�ICAL TECHNICIANS: �Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, explained this agreement with Unity Hospital would provide for certified Emergency Medical Tech m cians ta Fridley Firefighters to receive continu�ng education through Um ty Hospital MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute this agreement. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIUING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR BRUSH CHIPPER (BID OPENING MARCH 29, 1977 The Council received the following bids for the brush chipper Road Machinery 4901 W. 80th Street Mpls., MN 55437 Hayden Murphy Equip. 9301 South Bloomington Mpls., MN 55420 Charles Olson & Sons 2945 Pillsbury Avenue 50. Mpls., MN $6,950.OD $5,785.00 $6,492.OD It was recommended by staff the low bid of Hayden Murphy Equipment Company be accepted. � MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to receive the bids and award the contract to Hayden Murphy Equipment Company in the amount of $5,785. Seconded by founcilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 33-1977 - AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE GENERAL FUND MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No 33-1977 Authorizing an Increase in the General Fund Budget for the Year 1977. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a votce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carried unanimously. 977 - AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET MDTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to adopt Resolution No. 34-1977 Authorizing an Increase in the General Fund Budget for the Year 1977. SecondEC� by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unan�mously. N0. 36-1977 - PROVIDING FOR REDUCED WATER RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to adopt Resolution No. 36-1977 Providing for Reduced '�ater Rates for Sem or Citizens. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice �vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Nee requested the Sun Newspaper to call attention to thts item in their paper to inform persons who are eligible. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated a statement could be �ncluded with the next water billing to notify persons who may qualify for the reduced water rates. RESOLUTION N0. 37-1977 - ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT PERTAINING TO THE MOTION by Cauncilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 37-1977 Ordering a Public Hearing to Receive Input Pertaining to the Minnesoia Department of Transportation Plan. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. r� REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1977 RESOLl1TI0N NO 38-1977 REQUESTING APPROPRIATION OF P1SA FUNDS TO CSAH OR TH PROJECT rnrn� rv cr imc c. PAGE 8 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 38-1977 Requesting Appropriation of MSA Funds to CSAH or TH Pro,7ect. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously. RECEIVING BIDS AND A � ING CONTRACT FOR STREET IMP The Council reviewed the following b�ds rece�ved on Street Improvement Pro,7ect 1977-1 and 1977-2 (MSAS). N.D.H. Inc. (H & S Asphalt) 5400 Industrial Avenue N.W. Anoka, MN 55303 Hardrives, Inc. General Contractors 3030 Harbor Lane N, Suite 216 Mpls., MN 55441 Bury & Carlson, Inc. 6008 Wayzata Blvd. Mpl s, MN 5541 6 C S. McCrossan, Inc Box AD Osseo, MN 55369 Northern Asphait 11064 Raddison Road N E Mpls , MN 55434 Dunkley Surfacing Company, Inc. Asphalt Contractor 3737 East River Road Mpls., MN 55421 Alexander Construct�on 14561 Johnny Cake Ridge Apple Valley, MN 55124 Progressive Contractors, Inc Box 368 Osseo, MN 55369 $359,876.52 $372,614.50 $382,709.79 $381,157.45 $455,816.10 $375,268.37 5393,575.72 $373,661.80 It was recommended the contract be awarded to the low biddger N D.H. (H & 5 Asphalt). MOTION by Councilman Schneider to award the contract to the low bidder NBH, Inc. (H & S Asphalt). Seconded by Councilman Hamer m k. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSI�ERATION OF A SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION BY ISLANDS OF PEACE, INC • The Council was requested to consider approval of a stgn permit application filed by Islands of Peace, Inc. MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to approve the sign permit application. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, a71 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carried una m mously. CONSI�ERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGAR�ING TAVERN ENTERTAINMENT: Councilman Hamerm k stated this item was discussed at the Council's Conference Meeting in January, 1977, and the Council has recogn�zed that a concern dtd exist and instructed staff to draft an ordinance The Offic�al Newspaper of the City did editorialize on September 29, 1976, a strong urge for Council to enact an ordinance of this type and the Council has received a letter from Reverend J. R. McChesney, spokesman in the religious commun�ty, urging passage of such an ordinance. ' '- � � REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1977 PAGE 9 Councilman Hamernik then read the ordinance in its entirety. MOTION by Councilman Hamerm k to approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES: MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Namernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously CLAIMS MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to authorize payment of Claims No. 074Q08 through 088946. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all votrn9 aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT: CITY EMPLOYEE: NAME POSITION SALARY EFFECTIVE DATE REPLACES John G. Kirk Recreation Proqram $917 March 28, 1977 Les Stocke 231 79th Wav N.E. Supervisor per Operations & Fridley, MN 55432 Parks & Rec. Dept month Matnt. Spec MOTION by Counci1man Fitzpatrick to approve the appointment of John Kirk. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowsk7. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION• BICYCLE PATROL: Councilman Hamernik stated, in the recently adopted Bicycle Ordinance, there is provision for a bicycle patrol. He stated he would like to recommend staff prepare a plan to implement this portion of the ordinance. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated a report would be given on what the C�ty is currently doing in this area and after reviewing the report; if the Council wishes further work done, action could then be taken. Councilwoman Kukowski asked if it was possible to get the County to mark the bike lane stripping on the roads earlier this year than they did last year. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated he would contact them regardin9 this matter, but the City is getting negative reactions from City residents as to what the County is doing since it does not conform with the Gity's plans. Mr Qureshi stated he would check further to see if this cannot be coordinated better. Dr. Chuck Boudreau, Parks and Recreation Director, introduced Ms. Laurie Hillsdale who attends the University of Minnesota and is interning with the Fridley Parks and Recreation Department. She had previously done tntern work with the City of Moundsview and felt there was a great challenge in Fridley. Mr. Tom Collins, Sun Newspaper representative, introduced himself to the Council, at the Council's request. ADJOURNMENT: , MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to adjourn the meettng. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Reqular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of April �l, 1977 ad,7ourned at 10:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, � _ ,--(� � t�,. C����-_�'C_--� � Carole Haddad Secretary to the City Council � r �' Approved: S William J. Nee Mayor