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11/21/1977 - 00014325il ;i e r_r , THE P4INUTES OF THE REGULAR �1EETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUPlCIL OF NO�EMBER 21, 1977 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of November 21, 1977 was called to order at 7•38 p.m. 6y Mayor Nee. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE• Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL• MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Councilwoman Kukowski, Counc�lman Schneider, Mayor Nee, Councilman Hamerm k, and Councilman Fitzpatrick None PRESENTATION OF AWARD - GRACE LYPJCH, HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION: Mayor Nee stated Ms. Lynch was unable to attend the meeting this evening to receive the certificate of appreciation for her service on the Human Resources Commission and requested this certificate be forwarded to her APPROVAL OF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 1977: MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to approve the minutes of November 7, 1977 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mayor Nee requested an item be added at the end of the agenda, "Receiving Resignation of Councilmember Carroll Kukowski." MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to adopt the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUP�, VISITORS Mr. Dougias Osieczanek,101 Crown Road, stated his home was burglarized and the Police Department has not entered all the items in the nationwide computer list. He stated he has nointed this out to the Police Technician and has gone downtown to check, and the items are not listed. He quest�oned why this was not done, Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, was asked to check into this matter and the City will contact Mr. Osieczanek with a response. Mr. Tom Myhra, b360 Able Street, submTtted a proposed resolution for fair Campatgn Practices which he requested the Council consider. He stated the Council has gone on record as being for open and fair campaigns and requested they now go on record against "midnight flyers." He pointed out the resolution would proh�bit in any Fridley City election the preparation, printing, and/or distribution of new campa�gn literature later than 84 hours before the polls open. He stated the use of the last minute literature does not give the opponent a chance to reply, and usually these "flyers" do not come from the candidate themselves, but from another group. MOTION by Counc�lman Hamernik to rece�ve the proposed resolution submitted by Mr Myhra for further consideration. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ' � ' REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEP4BER 21, 1977: PRESENTATION - COUNCILWOMAN KU Page 2 The Councilmembers presented Councilwoman Kukowski w�th a Christmas centerpiece in recognition for her services on the City Council. Mayor Nee stated he was sorry to see her leave the Council and that she had made a special contribution. �Councilman Fttzpatrick stated they are going to miss her on the Council and that she had done a great �ob and broken new frontiers in Fridley. Councilman Hamernik stated he appreciated working with Counctlwoman N.ukowski and knew she had done a lot for the City and wished her well in her future endeavors. Councilman Schneider stated Fridley is a better City because of Gouncilwoman Kukowski's contributions and wished to thank her for her input. OLD BUSINESS: DRDINANCE N0. 666 - ADOPTING CNAPTER 214 ENTITLED SIGNS, AND REPEALIN6 PRIOR CNAPTER 214 ENTITLED SIGNS AND BILLBOAR�S: MOTION by Councilman Hamer m k to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 666 and adopt it on the second reading and publish. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski Mr. Dick Harris stated he is speaking 6efore the Council as a citizen of Fridley and not as Chairman of the Planning Commission He stated he was disturbed over the way the new ordinance has been amended, especially the sections on billboards deleting the special use permit. Mr. Harris stated he 6el�eved the ordinance reads that now all you have to do is pay the fee and get a permit from the staff. Councilman Hamerm k stated all the requirements have to be met before a permit is �issued. Mr. Harris stated, speaking as a citizen of Fridley and owner of commercial and industrial property, he objects to this procedure as he may ob�ect to a 6illboard �n front of his premises and is dem ed an opportunity to speak regarding his feelings and felt this was un�ust He indicated he was greatly surprised the Council deleted the requirement for a special use permit as he was under the impression they had an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Hamer m k stated he had made the motion to eliminate the special use perm�t and pointed out that not only did the City have llmltat�ons regardtng the placement of billboards, but areas where they may be located are very restrictive. He felt, therefore, the special use permit served no purpose. Mr. Harris felt the special use permit would give the citizens of the community and property owners a vehicle by wh�ch to voice their ob�ections or approval of the billboard. He stated he ob�ects to the fact that he cannot votce hts feelings on a billboard that may go �n and felt the City may be setting a bad precedent Councilman Hamernik stated if someone came before the Council or Plannina Comm7ssion with a special use permit and if they met all the stipulations of the ordinance, it would be very hard to deny the special use perm�t. He, therefore, did not see the need for the special use perm�t. Mr. Harris felt there may be certain instances where there is a safety hazard or ob�ections from ad�acent property owners. He felt tt was dtfficult to draw an ordinance to cover all situations, but suggested even a variance procedure. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated, if the ordtnance was passed and contatned the requirement for a special use permlt, and if the applicant met all the requirements of the ordinance, the fact that the neighhoring property owners ob�ected would not be sufficient grounds to refuse to grant the special use permit. He stated the courts have ruled the applicant would be entitled to a special use permit unless the Council can establish that there are facts that exist on that particular piece of property that could cause a danger to the health, educaiion and welfare of the neigh6ors Mr. Narris felt the rest of the community must have the onportunity to at least have a voice in the decision He stated perhaps there might be an instance where the billboard may be detrtmental to the health, education and welfare of the commum ty REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 1977 PAGE 3 He stated out of 21 existing billboards, 19 do not meet all the criteria of the ordinance Councilman Hamerm k felt, with the restr�ctions they have �n the ordinance, there are a very limited number of places where a billboard could go in where the s�9n company doesn't have to come in for a variance. Councilman Schneider stated, he doesn't have an amendment to propose to the ordinance, ' but after re-reading the amended ordinance he felt he personally cannot support it. He stated many people put in months of work, including the Chamber of Commerce, the Sign Committee, and the Planning Commission; and the7r requirements and requests were virtually ignored. He stated he no�N sees the same ordinance re-written in a d�fferent format. Councilman Schneider stated he concurs with Mr. Harris' remarks and feels they are sidestepping a public hearing where citizens can voice their concern. Councilman Fitzpatrick felt Mr. Harris' point that 19 of the 21 b�llboards that now exist do not meet the criter�a of the ordinance is an argument in favor of Councilman Hamer m k's position. Therefore, a variance would be required and it would be easier to deny the variance than a special use permit. Councilman Fitzpatr7ck stated he is convinced they have a rather detailed ordinance and dtdn't think there are many places left where they automatically could put up a billboard without a variance. Councilwoman Kukowski indicated her only comment is that a representative of the Chamber of Commerce was present when they came up with delet�ng the special use permit requirement and they agreed with it. She felt Fridley is at a point where they have put on as many controls as they possibly can. UPON A ROLL CALL UOTE TAKEN ON THE MOTION, Counc�lwoman Kukowski, Councilman Hamer m k and Councilman Fitzpatrick voted in favor Councilman Schneider voted aga�nst and Mayor Nee abstained Mayor Nee declared the motion carried by a 3 to 1 vote. , ORDINANCE N0. 667 - AMENDING CHAPTER 211 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED PLATTING; SECTION �ii ic�. orrnonrnir_. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 667 and adopi it on the second reading and publish. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Playor Nee declared the motion carr�ed una m mously. IDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR VARIANCES BY METROPOLITAN INVESTMENT FUND, INC., 7300 rncrrv ni�rninr nr r. rnn i.incu rnm rn i-r i�i�� Mr Sobiech, Public Works �irector, stated this was a variance request to allow a driveway opentng less than 75 feet ad,7acent to a property ltne. He stated the parcel of property is generally located on the northwest corner of Untversity Avenue and 73rd Street. Mr. Sobiech stated one alternative was to work with the development to the north regarding a,7oint use of the driveway and another alternative was the possibi7ity of a single driveway off 73rd. He stated a stipulation of the Appeals Commission was that this driveway be revamped to provide better ingress and egress to the site Mr. Harlfinger, Pres�dent of Vickers Minnesota Oil Company, stated they wanted to use this piece of property for a self-service gas station. He stated the distance from the building to the curbing is 35 feet and that they did not want to use the driveway onto the access road as it is too close to the ex�sting building, and their , customers would have to drive 150 feet in an unlighted area 7n order to exit onto the access road. Mr. Harlfinger presented photos of their other operations in the Twin Cit�es area. Councilman Hamer m k stated his posTtion hasn't changed since it was discussed two weeks ago. He stated the City went to a certain street design to help the traffic at the intersection and with a lot of land to be developed to the south, 73rd could become a ma,7or s�reet. Mr. Harlfinger stated, �f the var�ance was granted, they would be 100 feet from the street, but not from the oroperty line. He stated they are not only try�ng to bring REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 1977: •: q u�� in a gas station, but trying to bring in a business as their plans are to locate their offices at this site Mr Sobtech stated in considering the special use permit for the car wash at this locat�on the driveway pattern was set up for th�s type of operation Councilman Hamernik asked Mr. Harlfinger if he was aware of the proposed median for �73rd, to which Mr. Harlfinger answered in the affirmative. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, felt one alternative might be to allow one entrance off 73rd and to modify the driveway off the service road, with a short median on 73rd. Another alternative might be to put in the longer divider with two entrances off 73rd. Mr. Harlfinger stated they don't have a station in the United States that doesn't have two entrances and that they couldn't go along with only one driveway Mayor Nee felt the solution would be to acquire the lot to the north. Councilman Hamernik stated hP would agree, but doesn't know about the ownership since Nir. Harlfinger had stated the propert�es are not owned by the same person. Mr. Qureshi stated, if the Council wishes to proceed with the variance request, they could consider the two alternatives. Councilman Hamernik stated he would prefer the first proposal for the one entrance which he felt would give a better and safer flow of traffic MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to allow the variance to modify the ex�sting driveways to have one ingress at the easterly edge of the property at 73rd and modification of the driveway off the service drive to make it to code and installation of a short median at 73rd, with the cost of the median to be shared by property owners north and south. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. 'Mr. Harlfinger felt they couldn't live with this as they needed two entrances. Counc�lman Hamernik asked if he would be willing to table this for a few weeks. Mr. Harlfinger stated he has an option with Standard Oil and, therefore, wanted action as soon as possible. Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated the original staff recommendation was for denial and doesn't know what tabling would accomplish. He felt this was a compromise. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. A➢VANCE OF $1,180 70 ISLANDS OF PEACE FDUNDATION (TABLED 9/26/77) AND APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO SEEK $150,000 GRANT FROM STATE OF MINNESOTA• Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, explained when the Council approved the advance of $1,180 in September, it was requested this item be brought back in 60 days, if the Islands of Peace had not come up with these funds. Mr. qureshi stated the second part is for the Council to consider approval to seek the $150,000 grant from the State of Minnesota for the Islands of Peace Foundation. Mr. Ed Wilmes of the Islands of Peace Foundation stated, he believes at their meeting on the 30th of this month, they will be receiving a firm comm�ttment from the Prudential Insurance Company for a contribution to the Foundation and hoped they would then have � the funds to cover this interest. Councilman Hamernik stated his original thought behind his motion made in September to approve the $1,180 was to extend the period of time for the Foundation to raise these funds, and was a little dtsappointed that thls hasn't happened. He stated, speaking for himself, he is concerned and obliged to take care of the obligations the City has incurred, but is almost put in the position where the City has a breach of contract. Mr. Wilmes explained a lot of the Foundation's efforts over the months has been in providing facllitles. He siated the Gounty provided $12,750 worth of labor and they are assisting the City in meeting its obligation for maintenance. Mr. Wilmes stated some of the maintenance has been lacking on the part of the City so the Foundation has made every effort to obta�n County assistance He stated he hoped the Council takes this into consideration. He felt the Foundation hasn't been neglecting their o6ligation to the City and hopefully after the meeting on the 30th, they will have the interest payment. i���tif REGULAR M�ETING OF PJQVEMBER 21, 1977 ' PAGE 5 Mr Quresh� stated the basic problem the City has been facing is not being able to raise a minimum amount of money to sustain the interest payments on the basis of the committments made 6y the Islands of Peace Foundation. He advised there is also another interest payment coming due the early part of next year. Councilwoman Kukowski asked the Council's indulgence for another 30 dyas as she stated she knows Prudential Insurance has promised a contribution and felt this would be forthcoming shortly. Mr. Qureshi stated he would bring this item 6ack to the Council the first part of the year. Mr. Qureshi stated the other consideration concerns the grant and if the Council wishes to proceed, it is recommended the funds not be released until there is a financial plan of building maintenance, operations and programming. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to proceed to apply for the arant, contin9ent upon a9reement w�th the Isiands of Peace Foundation, and keeping in mind that these funds would not 6e dtsbursed until the match is documented. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF REGIONAL SPECIAL USE APPLICATION FOR ISLANDS �F PEACE AND NORTH PARK: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to seek this designation for both park areas. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSI�ERATION OF �RAFT PROPOSAL LETTER TO FCC FROM MAYOR NEE AND RECENING MEMORAN�UM FROM MARK SCOTT REGARDING PROMOTING PUBLIC ACCESS IN FRIDLEY DERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER a05 OF THE FRIDLEY CODE, ENTITLED CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE: Mayor Nee reviewed the proposed letter to the FCC regarding the Cable Television Franchise Councilman Fitzpatrick stated he a9reed with the Mayor's comments to the effect that the City is in an untena6le position if they are not going to enforce parts of the ordinance He stated, if the City has an unenforceable ordinance, he felt they should do something about it instead of writing the letter saying they are not going to enforce it. Councilman Schneider stated it was made clear from the Cable Television Commission and their attorney that the FCC altered their position several times. He stated he concurred with the comments in Mayor Nee's letter which seem to be in violation of the provisions of the Charter and have no alternative but to revoke the comments made in the letter of April 22, 1974. MOTION ny Councilman Fitzpatrick to authorize the sending of this letter to the FCC. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to forward a copy of the letter sent to the FCC to the Cable Television Commission and ask them for their comments on the impact of their recommendations for franchise amendments. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to table the proposed ordinance amendments regarding the cable television franchise for six weeks. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the memo from Mark Scott dated November 16, 1977. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. , � � i`4E REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 1977 PAGE 6 Mr. Brunsell, City Clerk, was asked to check on the computer rental fees It was the Council's intention the City should have 5% of these fees Mr. Brunsell stated he would correspond with General Television, Inc. regard�ng this matter. CONSIDERATION DF 7-11 DEVELOPMENT AT 7899 EAST RIVER ROAD, R.C.E. CORP , WARREN CALDWELL: Mr. Ernst, 2100 Silver Lake Road, New Brighton, representing R C.E., Corporation, ,appeared before the Council to request a building permit be Zssued for the property at 7899 East River Road contingent upon the rezoning and variances. P4r. Ernst explained his reason for requesting this is to ena6le him to obtain the necessary financing. Mr. Ernst explained the reason for delay in filing for the rezo m ng was because the property owner was out of the state and wasn't available for siam ng the application. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, asked if there was an understanding that construction would not start until the rezom ng takes place. Mr. Ernst stated construction need not start, but only wanted the building permit issued for f�nancinq purposes Mrs. virginia Carlson stated she was tnterested in the traffic flow and where the driveways would 6e located in reference to her property. P9r. Sobiech pointed these out on the map. Mrs. Carlson also asked tf 6arriers could be installed so that debris would not blow into her front yard. Mr. Sobiech stated there are a number of stipulations attached to the variance and felt, with appropriate landscaping and berming, they could control the litter He stated, however, if this couldn't be accomplished perhaps they could requ�re the developer to put up fencing. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick that the building permit be issued sub�ect to the rezoning and sub�ect to the variances being granted with the stipulations outlined that would be necessary in the rezoning. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Mr. Herrick felt that at the tlme the rezom ng ls approved, the variances should be considered. , Mr. Sobiech stated he does not see what good the building permit is because he cannot build with it until the rezoning and variances are approved, Mr. Herrick noted that Mr. Ernst stated he didn't plan to start building until the rezoning and variances were approved, but the 6uilding permit would enable him to obtain the necessary financing. UPON A VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9, 1977 1. REPEAL OF SECTION 205.051, 3,D, SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR DOUBLE BUNGALOWS: 2. FRIDLEY HOUSING MAINTENANCE CODE: MOTIOfJ by Counctlwoman Kukowski to receive the mtnutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of November 9, 1977. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Councilman Schneider stated his primary concern on a special use permit for double bungalows in an R-1 zone is that the burden of proof to deny it �s on the City. He felt perhaps a rezoning or variance procedure would make more sense where the burden of proof would fall on the petitioner. � The City Attorney and staff is to check on this further. There was no dtscusston on the Fridley Housing Maintenance Code. UPON A vOICE UDTE TAKEN ON THE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. �u�.l� REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 1977 RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE CHARTER COMMISSION MEETIPIG OF OCTOBER 18, 1977: PAGE 7 MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to receive the minutes of the Charter Commiss�on Meetinq of October 18, 1977. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEI�ING THE MINUTES OF THE CABLE TELEVISION COP1MISSION PIEETING OF OCTOBER 27, 1977: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the minutes of the Cable Television Commission ' Meet�ng of October 27, 1977. Seconded by Councilman Hamerm k. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBILITY OF SELLING FTRE ENGINE N0. 1: Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the recommendation from the Fire Chief at this time is to dispose of this piece of equipment. He explained that the City's fire rating would not change, if this equipment is sold. MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to authorize the Fire �epartment to go through the necessary legal proceedings to sell Fire Engine No l. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously �ISCUSSION REGARDING LOCATION OF SNOWMOBILE AREAS iN FRIDLEY Councilman Hamernik stated he wished to check into the possibility of obtaim ng a lease agreement with Sears for use of their property for snowmobiling. Ne requested reaction from the Council in explorin9 this possibility and there was no ob�ection from any of the Councilmembers for check�ng into this matter. Councilman Hammernik stated he hopes to have further information for the conference meeting. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, pointed out a few years ago the City had received complaints regarding snowmobtles and trail bikes on this property MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to table thts �tem to the December 12, 1977 meeting. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carriad unan�mously. 1977 - REQUESTING APPROPRIATION OF MUNICIPAL STATE AID FUNDS TO A MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to adopt Resolution No. 124-1977. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AN ESTIh1ATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST 1978-1, S7. 1978-2 MSAS AND ST 1978-4 CSAH : Mr. Sobiech stated the Sun Newspapers reported that consideration of this item would be on December 12, 1977 and felt, therefore, that the resolution should be considered at that time MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to bring this item 6ack to the Council at the December 12, 1977 meeting. Seconded by Councilman Schnetder. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously. Mr. Roger Jones, of the Fridley Golf Range located at 81st and U m versity Avenues, stated that if 81st is constructed, it would put him out of business. Mr Jones stated he was aga�nst the improvemcnt for 81st Avenue. Mayor Nee stated this item will come before the Council an December 12, 1977 tn case Mr. Jones would like to attend. He indicated the Council would keep Mr Jones' comments in m�nd when considering the improvement. Mr Sobiech, Public Works Director, explained the City has no desire to put in an improvement the property owners do not want. RESOLUTION N0. 125-1977 - ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR A STREET FLUSHER• MOTION 6y Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 125-1977. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Playor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 1 � � REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 1977: Councilman Schneider requested pictures be submitted of this equipment RESOLUTION N0. 126-1977 - NT FOR BIDS FOR MIS PAGE 8 i ' MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to adopt Resolution No. 126-1977. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RESQLUTION NO 127-1977 - AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING QF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON LOT 6 AND APPORTIONING TO LOT 7, BLOCK 2, ELWELL'S RIUERSIDE HEIGHTS PLAT 2 MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 127-1977. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously RESOLUTION NO 128-1977 - AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY (LOTS 43 AND 44, oi nrv io cnnrnir onnnv nnnv nnnrTrnni . Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, explained init�ally these lots were to be a part of the water system, but they are not needed and he felt they are excess property at this time. Mr. Brunsell, City Clerk, stated in addition to publication in the newspaper, a sign w�ll be placed on the property to advertise their sale. MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to adopt Resolution No. 128-1977. Seconded by Council- woman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION: �Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated an additional request was received from Ms. Mary Jo Dobson who indicated her interest in serving on the Commission. Councilman Hamernik nominated �r. Kenneth Voss for appointment. Councilman Schneider nominated Ms Mary Jo Dobson for appointment There being no further nominations, Mayor Nee declared the nominations closed. Councilman Hamernik stated Dr. Voss is currently working with the group to develop a recycling center in Fridley. UPON A ROLL CALL vOTE ON THE NOMINATIONS, Councilman Schneider, P1ayor Nee, and Councilman Fitzpatrick voted for Mary Dobson. Councilwoman Kukowski and Councilman Hamerm k voted for Dr. voss. Mayor Nee declared Mary Dobson appointed to the Human Resources Commission by a 3 to 2 vote. Councilman Schneider stated his vote does not reflect against Dr. Voss, but felt there should be a reasonable balance of inen and women on the Commission. Councilman Fitzpatrick voiced the same concern as far as keeping a balance on the Commissions. Mayor Nee requested the Council give consideration to an Energy Ad Hoc Committee and felt this should be discussed at a future conference meeting. APPOINTMENT � NAME David Sorenson Julte Fling CITY EMPLOYEES� POSITION Police Technician Police Techm cian SALARY EFFECTIVE DATE REPLACES $759 11/28/77 $759 11/28f77 John Braztl Carla Ott Laurel Anderson Police Technician $759 11/28/77 Jill Wieland MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to concur with the appointments of the above employees. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. r— � � , e REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 1977 ESTIMATES: Smith, �uster, feikEma Suite 1250 Builders Exchange Building Minneapolis, MN 55402 For serv�ces rendered as Prosecutor for October, 1977 by Carl J. Newquist PAGE 9 $1,834.00 P�OTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the estimates as submitted Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed una m mously. CLAIMS MOTION by Councilman Schne�der to authorize payment of Claims No. 305Q05 through 320574 Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously LICENSES: MOTI�N by Councilwoman Kukowski to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the L�cense Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously. RESIGNATION - COUNCILWOMAN KUKOWSKI: MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to receive the letter of resignation from Counctlwoman Kukowski dated November 17, 1977. Seconded by Counc�lman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. TASK FORCE COMMITTE� Councilwoman ICukowski stated she received a letter from the Minnesota League of Cit�es asking her to serve on the League's Task Force Committee for 1978-79. She sa7d if someone wou7d be interested rn serving on this Committee, they could let the League know ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to ad,7ourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all votin9 aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Counci7 of November 21, 1977 ad,7ourned at 10:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �� � {�.�e �L ��uC�'—PLp <�_ Carole Haddad Secretary to the City Council W�lliam J. Nee Mayor 1 � / ,Approved: ,'r",�'� j�f f �