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03/06/1978 - 000142481 � THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF h1ARCH 6, 1978 ��� The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7�34 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: Mayor Nee, Councilman Barnette, Councilman Schneider, Councilman Hamerm k and Councilman Fitzpatrick MEMBERS ABSENT: None PRESENTATION OF AWAR�S FOR EXCELLENCE: Mayor Nee stated the Fire Department produced a video-taped p�°ogram last year to sensitize and inform people about fire causes and how to protect themselves and property. He stated thts pro�ect was mainly Mr. Ralph Plesser's with help from other members of the Ftre �epartment and staff assistance from the City P1anager's office. Mayor Nee stated an edited version of the v�deo tape won State-wide recognition at a conference sponsored by the Minnesota Cable Communications Board and Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Two awards for excellence were received by the Fire Department, one for Community Service and the most coveted award, the Chairman's Award. Fire Chief Hughes introduced the members of the Fire Department who had participated in this program and explained their part played in the film. Mayor Nee then presented the awards to Mr. Messer, who accepted on behalf of the Fire Department, and congratulat�ons were extended by the Council to members of the Fire Department. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: MOTION by Councilman Barnette to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by Counc�lman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM, vISITORS There was no response from the audience under this item of busines;. OLD BUSINESS: G CHAPTER 214. SI MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 672 and adopt it on the second read�ng and publish. Seconded by Councilman Hamerm k Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. AND CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF POLICY STATEPIENT REGARDING ENFORCEMENT: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 673 and adopt it on the second reading and publish Seconded by Councilman Schneider. `x'r' REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 6, 1978 PAGE 2 Mr. Quresh�, City Manager, stated there was a change made 1n the ordinance regardtng fire requirements for safety of the build�ngs, as noted on Page 2H of the agenda 600k. Mr. Qureshi stated sub-sections 3 and 4 under Section 220.093 are already existing in the code and sub-section 2 is mandated by State statute. He explained subsection 1 regarding fire exits is recommended by the Fire Department because of the recent �ncident involving a fire in Columbia Heights. Mr. Qureshi stated the requirement involving the fire exits will involve � a sizeable cost to bring the apartment buildings up to code. Deputy Fire Ch�ef Aldrich expla�ned, in a recent fire in Columbia Heights, three deaths resulted primarily because of the open stairwells. He stated the City of Fridley does have buildings constructed in this same manner, however, under the present code, th�s would not be allowed. He stated they have found 13 buildings in Fridley where one stairway is open and 19 have both stairways open. Chief Aldrich explained a fire anywhere in the building that produces any smoke would go throughout the building. He stated he realize there wauld be some expense involved in bringing the 6u�7dings up to code; however, it could save the loss of a life. Chief Aldrich stated it was the �ntention not to include two-story units, but only units having more than two levels; therefore, it was suggested that language 6e added under Section 220.093, sub-section la to clarify what dwellings wotald be affected. F4ayor Nee questioned if the requirement would apply to buildings now existtng. A1r. Herrick, C�ty Attorney, felt on the basis of it being a safety matter, additional correctton could be required. MOTION hy Councilman F�tzpatr�ck to amend Ordinance No. 673 by adding the ' words "having more than two occupied levels" after the word "dwellings" in Section 220.093, sub-sectton la. Seconded by Councilman Hamer m k. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Namern7k questioned the fees for implementing this program. Mr. Sob�ech, Pub17c Works Director, stated the existing fee is �15 for fire inspections for multiple dwellings and anticipates an additional $15 fee per unit; however, he indicated these are estimates at this t�me. Mr. Qureshi stated the fee sect�on is in another section of the Code and will have to be brought to the Counc�l for modification. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MAIN MOTIDN, all voted aye, and f4ayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously. Councilman Schneider indicated he had some concerns re9arding the enforce- ment. He questioned if City Inspectors would be going into apartment units without the tenants present. Mr. Sobiech stated inspections would be made during the normal working day; therefore, it is likely the inspectors would 6e going into um ts when the tenants were not present. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the City will try to give due notice , to 6oth the apartment manager and tenant when they will be making an inspection. Councilman Schneider asked what would be the procedure if they couldn't get into a dwell�ng um t for the inspection. Mr Sobiech stated this has been discussed and they are hopeful the land- lords would cooperate. He indicated in other communities having such a program, this hasn't been a pro6lem. He stated the inspections are to protect the tenants and hopefully, the City would have their cooperation as well as the landlords. REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 6, 1978 PFlGE 3 �'� Councilman Schneider indicated he had some concerns about the tenant 6eing notified regarding the inspection and that he has prior knowledge of the inspection. Mayor Nee asked what it would involve to have an evening shift for the inspections. Mr. Sobiech stated it would involve rescheduling a person's activ�ties and felt this could be looked into ' Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the staff also has concerns at this time regarding the enforcement, but hoped they could work to develop good relations and learn from communities now involved in this type of enforcement. Playor Nee thought perhaps a notification to the apartment manager and tenants regarding the inspection indicat�ng the purpose and what items the inspector would be checking may be helpful. Mr. So6iech stated the City would 6e approachtng th�s on a complaint basis to see the reception the code is going to receive from property owners who would like the City to come in and make an inspection of their dwelling units. MOTION by Councilman Barnette to approve the general poltcy for the enforcement of the Houstng Maintenance Code Seconded 6y Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P�ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. IDERATION OF APPROVAL OF TlJO HOUSE TRAILER LICENSE APPLICATIONS EY Mr. So6lech, Pu61ic Works DZrector, stated Onan Corporatton �s �n the process of constructin9 an addition to their facil�ties and requested the , use of two house trailers on a temporary basis while proceeding with construction. He stated this would be a temporary license for ten months and the trailers would be removed after the construction period. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the applications for two temporary house trailer licenses for Onan Corporation for a ten month period. Seconded by Councilman Barnette Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the moiion carried unanimously. APPOIPJTMENT OF CITY EMPLOYEE MOTIQPI by Councilman Hamernik to concur w�th the appointment of Linda Aasen as Clerk-Typist in the City Manager's Office at a salary of $622/month, effective February 27, 1978. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P�ayor Nee declared the motion carried unantmously. CLAIMS MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to authorize payment of Claims No. D33C05 through D61993. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES: , MOTION by Councilman Schnetder to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file tn the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously 1� REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 6, 1975 ADJOURNMENT: PAGE 4 MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of March 6, 1978, adjourned at 8:15 P. M. Respectfully submitted, � � -����, ��,�� �,�>����,� ��-- �. Carole Haddad William . 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