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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF NOVEMBER 6, 1978
The Regular Meet�ng of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7:42 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:
MEMBERS ABSENT
PRESENTATION OF AWAR�S:
Councilman Barnette, Counctlman Schneider, Mayor Nee,
Councilman Hamernik and Councilman Fitzpatrick
None
MR. HERMAN BERGMAN, COMMUNITY 6EUELOPMENT A,PiD PLA"JNING COMMISSION•
Mayor Nee presented a cert�ficate of appreciat�on to Mr Bergman for his services
as a member of the Community Development and Planning Commissions He stated
the Counc�l appreciates his contribution to the community and each Councilmember
expressed their appreciation to Mr. Bergman.
MR. DAVI� SABISTINA, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION
Mr Sabistina was not present to receive this certificate of appreciation for
his services on the Environmental Quality Commission Mayor Nee asked that the
certiftcate be forwarded to him.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
REGULAR MEETING DF OCTOBER 2, 1978
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to approve the m�nutes as presented. Seconded
by Councilman Namernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 23, 1978�
MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded
by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carr�ed unanimously.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA•
MOTIDN by Councilman Schneider
by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a
the mot�on carried unanimously.
DPEN FORUM. VISITORS:
to adopt the agenda as submitted. Seconded
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
There was no response from the audience under this item of business.
NEW BUSINESS:
RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF TIiE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 1978•
ROBERTA SPOHN, SP #78-12 AND 2 VARIANCES; 695 FAIRMONT STREET N.E.
Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated this is a re�uest to allow construction
of a s�ngle family dwelling at the northeast quadrant of Fairmont and Riverview
Terrace. He stated a special use permit is required since the property lies
within the flood plain.
Mr. Sobiech stated the City has received no negative cemment> from the Department
of Natural Resources. He explained the proposed consiruction of the dwelling
would take place above the known high water mark of the flood plain.
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Mr. Sobiech stated the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the
special use permit contingent on a drainage plan so that properties to the
north and east would 6e protected. He stated a drainage plan has been sub-
mitted which would direct water to the street to be received by the storm
sewer system in Fa�rmont Avenue
Mr. Sobiech stated one af the var�ances has been deleted regarding the size �
of the dwelling, therefore, the two var�ances to be considered would be
reduct�on in the minimum size of the lot from 7,500 to 6,420 square feet and
a variance to the Inter�m Development Regulations for the Mississippi River
Corridor Cr7tical Areas to reduce the m�m mum setback from 100 to 80 feet.
No persons in the audience spoke for or against these requests for a special
use permit and variances.
MOTIDN by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve SP #78-12 with the stipulation
that the plan submitted �s followed and acceptable to the C�ty Engineer.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider.
Counc�lman Schneider questioned, if there was some future damage to this
house from flood�ng, if the petitioner would have recourse back to the City.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, felt the C�ty has adopted reasonable standards
and is taking the necessary steps to see that these standards are met. He
stated the petitioner has been made aware that this lot is in the flood plain
and knows what the highest prevtous flood experience has been and has re-
quested permission to build knowing the situat�on. He felt the City has
pointed these things out to the petitroner and has required reasonable safe-
guards.
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee
declared the mot�on carried unanimously. ,
APPEALS COMMISSION MINl1TES OF OCTOBER 10, 1978:
ROBERTA SPOHN; 695 FAIRMONT STREET N.E.:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to grant the variance from the m�nimum lot
area requirement of 7,500 square feet to 6,42D square feet and grant the
variance to the Interim Development Regulations for the Mississippi River
Corridor Crittcal Areas to reduce the setback from the required 100 feet to
80 feet. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee dec7ared the motion carried unanimously
D. W. HARSTAD COMPANY, INC.; EAST SIDE OF 7800 BLOCK ON HICKORY STREET.
Mr. So6�ech, Public Works �irector, stated this is a request to allow off-
street parking to be within 0 feet of the lot line instead of the required
setback of 5 feet, to allow construction of three warehouses on the east side
of the 7800 block on Hickory Street N.E. Mr. Sobiech stated it is intended
to have the var�ance request for all three structures, however, if the
variance was not utilized within one year, it would be necessary for them
to renew or reapply.
Mr. Dick Johnson, represent�ng D. W. Harstad, requested they have the opt�on
to extend the variance 6eyond the time l�mit. He felt they probably wouldn't
have construction complete� within the one year period, but felt it should '
be with�n a two year period.
Councilman Hamernik indicated he didn't really have any questions regard�ng
this variance since similar variances have been issued on a number of other
parcels in this area.
MOTION by Councilman Hamern�k to concur with the recommendation of the Appeals
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REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 1978
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Commission and grant the variance to reduce the required 5 foot set6ack to
0 feet and further, to extend the period of time for ut�lization of the vartance
to a two year period instead of the one year period of time. Seconded by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unan�mously.
DIANA LINDGREN: 525 56TH AVENUE N.E.:
This item is to be cons�dered later in the meeting when the applicant
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GUS DOTY; 6299 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.:
Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Dtrector, stated this is a request for variances
for a parcel of property at University and 63rd Avenues. He stated the
property is zoned commercial and an office building wili be constructed on
this site. The three variances requested are as follows: (1)reduction of
the driveway from the property right-of-way line from 75 feet to 40 feet,
(2)reduce the set6ack from the right-of-way line from 80 feet to 35 feet,
and (3)reduce the required side yard from 15 feet to 5 feet. Mr. Sobiech
stated the Appeals Commission has recommended approval of these variance
requests.
Councilman Hamernik questioned if there would be a traffi c proble� with the
driveway setback. Mr. Sobiech felt it would be more of a problem to have the
traffic flow on the service drive rather than on 63rd Avenue. Councilman
Hamernik also questioned the amount of "green" area. Mr Sobiech stated
the variance from the public right-of-way to the building would take away
a lot of the "green" area space, but that it would have as much "green" area
as other commercial establishments. Councilman Hamernik questioned the
number of parking spaces and asked how many were required
Mr. Sobiech stated they have six extra parking spaces from what is required
by the code. Mr. Sobtech explained there would have to be some type of re-
� taining wall, or regrading would have to be done, to take �nto account the
differences in elevation of the property to the south.
Mr. Dave Harris, part owner of property to the south, stated he discussed this
matter with Mr. Doty and realizes the difficulty in making use of this p�ece
of property. He stated, as long as the building l�nes up with the bank and
their building, he could see no problems. He stated he does see a problem
with chang�ng the setback from the required 15 feet to 5 feet. He felt this
setback should be at least 10 feet to save the integrity of their build�ng,
and suggested decreasing the setback from 63rd Avenue from 35 feet to 30 feet
Mr poty tndtcated he had no ob�ection to Mr Harris' suggestion of a 10 feet
setback from the south property line and a 30 foot setback from the north or
63rd Avenue.
Mr Herrick, part owner of property to the south, stated he felt this would
be a better situation as they have had eroston pr�blems in the past on thetr
property.
Mr. Harrts felt, as part of the approval, retaining walls should be required
on the south side of the building to help prevent erosion.
Mr. Doty explained �t was necessary to have parking in front of the building
tn order to meet the code requirements.
' Mr. Herrtck thought posstbly they could have some steps at the south of Mr.
Doty's property leadtng to the parking lot of the�r property. He stated, he
hasn't discussed this matter with h�s partners, but possibly something could
be worked out for Mr. �oty to use some of their parking since he felt the�r
parking lot was never filled. Mr. Herrick felt, if parking can be avoided
in the front of the building, it would be a better situat�on.
Mr. Doty stated he didn't feel they needed all the parking required, but
had to include it in the plan since it was required by the code.
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Councilman Schneider stated he understands then there would be a variance
from the required 15 feet to 10 feet on the south; the setback from the public
right-of-way on the north would be 30 feet instead of the required 80 feet;
there would be no variance on the driveway since there would be a park�ng lot
sharing agreement with the property owners to the south; and in the event
more parking would 6e needed, the City could require �t on the west and work
w�th the property owners to the south to use the existing driveway.
MOTION by Counc�lman Hamernik to grant the following variances requested for
the property at 6299 University Avenue: To reduce the s�de yard setback on
the south property line from the required 15 feet to the 10 feet; to allow
a 30 foot setback on the north from the public ri9ht-of-way to the main 6uilding
instead of the required 80 feet; to allow reduct�on of the number of parking
spaces required, by eliminat�on of parking on the west of the property, and
to share parking with the ad,7acent property owners to the south until such
time the City deems additional parking �s necessary; and if additional parking
is required, agreement should be made w�th property owner on the south to
allow joint use of driveway; and that the set6ack of the parking lot fram
63rd Avenue be allowed at 16 feet instead of 20 feet. Seconded by Counc�lman
Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P1ayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
DIANN LINDGREN, 525 56TH AVEI`!UE fJ.E.:
MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to rece�ve Pet�t�on #21-1978 in opposition.
Seconded by Councilman Schnetder. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carrted unanimously.
Mr. Sobiech, Public Works D�rector, stated th�s is a request for a variance
to allow construction of a single family home on 64th Avenue between 6th
and 7th Streets. He stated the Appeals Commission recommended denial,
based on �nformat�on submitted at the hearing.
Mr. Sob�ech stated a variance on this parcel was denied by Council in 1971
and staff would recommend w�thdrawal of the request because it would lead
to a very difficult situation. He expla�ned, to allow a single family
development on this site would crowd the area, and there would be less
than 20 feet between the existing dwelling and proposed structure.
Ms. L�ndgren, petit�oner, stated because something was turned down prev-
tously shouldn't make any dtfference. She stated since the variance has
been denied, they have 6een assessed on the 7ot about $1,170. She questioned
why they were assessed tf it vdasn't a buildable lot.
Mayor Nee stated the lot can be assessed for what �t is worth for other
purposes and stated, for example, parking or a garage.
Ms. L�ndgren stated, when they purchased the property, they understood it
was a buildable lot because at one time, there was a double bungalow on
the lot.
Councilman Hamernik expla�ned non-conforming uses and stated, if there
was a bu�lding on the lot and �t was more than 50% destroyed, �t would be
necessary to obtain a var�ance to re6uild.
Mr. Sobiech stated the s�ze of the parcel is 64 x 80 feet and is described
as the west 64 feet of Lots 14 and 15, Block 2. He felt that the lot was
probably split by the County, and not approved by the City.
Mr. Herrick, C�ty Attorney, po�nted out that not only �s the parcel a
sub-margtnal piece of property, but it is not even a lot. He expla�ned
before any building permit would be considered, �t wouid be necessary
for the Council to approve a lot spl�t.
Mr. Herr�ck stated the lot could have 6een split before t��e City had a
Subdivis�on Ordinance.
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Mr. Kirk Bloom, owner of the double 6ungalow ad�acent to this parcel,
stated he was interested in buytng this property if it went up on public
auction as taxes weren't paid for five years. He stated now, however, the
owner has picked up the taxes.
Counctlman Barnette stated he would have to concur with the 6oard of Appeals
to deny th�s request. He stated he would recommend Ms. L�ndgren obtain
an attorney to resolve this matter as he feels it is a legal matter that
the City cannot do anythtng about since it is not a bu�ldable lot
Ms. Lindgren again asked why the lot was assessed.
� Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated it was assessed by a formula the City
uses to the extent that the City felt the property benef�tted He stated,
if no ob,7ection was raised at the t�me of the assessment hearing, it is
too late to make an ob,7ection now.
Mr Herrlck felt it would be benefic�al for Ms. Lindgren and Mr. Bloom to
get together to talk because there ts a serious question whether it is
a bu91da61e piece of property and there is the question that Mr. Bloom
is using this property, which P1s Lrndgren could stop
Councilman Hamernik stated he understands Ms. Ltndgren's predicament, but
would deny the vartance and felt it would be a waste of effort to apply
for a lot split since he could not support approval of a vartance to make
this a butldable lot.
Mr Herrick pointed out the non-conforming use on th�s parcel is now
gone and tt �s not the obligation of the City to permit another non-
conforming use.
Counctlman Schneider stated he shared Counctlman Hamerntk's view as he
felt it would be irresponsible to grant a lot split on the property since
it is not a buildable lot.
MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to concur with the recommendation of the
� Appeals Commisston and deny the request for variances Seconded by Council-
man Schnetder. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unannnously
ACME METAL SPINNING, 98 43RD AVENUE N�E.
No action was taken on this variance request s�nce the pet�tioner had
requested the variance be withdrawn.
CONSIDERATIOtd OF
MOTION 6y Councilman Barnette to recetve the minutes of the Env�ronmental
Quality Commission Meettng of October l7, 1978. Seconded 6y Gouncilman
Hd�rernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motton carried unanimously.
Mr. Sob�ech, Publ�c 6Jorks Director, stated this �tem has not gone to the
Planning Commission as the Environmental Quality Commission felt the
Council should be alerted to the fact that the MnD01 Plan, specificallV
the portion regarding the Anoka County A�rport, would be up for a public
hearing on November 9, 1978.
� Mr. So6�ech stated the Metropolitan Council will be having a hearing on
Novemher 3�, 1978 regarding a Master Plan of Study on the Anoka County
A�rport. Mr. Sobiech stated he thought what concerned the Env�ronmental
Quality Commission are certain statements regarding °Key Airport"
whtch means extension of the airport facil�ties, however, information
comtng from the Metropolitan Council indicate an "intermediate" status.
He felt there was a question on the status of the airport as there are
contradictions between the Master Plan ard what is be�ng stated in the
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MnDOT Plan
Councilman Schneider stated hz has been following this item, but was dis-
tur6ed that in the Environmental Quality Commission minutes there was
reference to articles that appeared in newspapers. He felt this informatton
may or may not be correct.
Councilman Schneider felt, however, there are some valid concerns regarding
the a�rport. He felt the Counc�l should take a hard look at it and stated
he was becoming alarmed with the disagreements of the various governmental
agencies involved. He felt they are not getting a true picture from some
of the agenc�es
Councilman Barnette pointed out they were talk�ng about putting in an
additional 3,000 feet on the runway and then putting an "X" on it so it
wouldn't be used. He felt this didn't make any sense.
Councilman Fitzpatrick felt the City should be represented at the hearings,
but realized the diff�culty of anyone giving testimony s�nce they don't
have a statement from the Council. He stated; however, the Council is
on record in giving support to Moundsview �n general opposition.
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated he would agree that it wouldn't make sense
to put down thousands of feet of runway and then "X" it so it wouldn't
be used.
Councilman Schneider felt perhaps the Council should give staff a negative
view on it, at least until they have all the facts
Mr. Sobiech stated the Metropolitan Council is holding hearings through
November regarding the Metropolitan Airports Comm�ssion Master Plan Study
of Anoka County Airport and the hl�nnesota Department of Transportation
is holding a hearing on November 9, 1978 on the MnDOT Plan and there is
a section in the plan that refers to the airport.
Mr. Herrtck, City Attorney, suggested having a representative from the
Metropolitan Council attend a meeting to explain what has taken place
regarding the Anoka County Airport.
Mayor Nee felt th�s meeting should be as soon as possible and have the
Environmental Quality Commission members attend. The Council agreed to
have the meettng on November 20, 1978, atter the regular Counc�l meet�ng.
MOTION by Counc�lman Hamern�k to present position paper at November 9, 1978
hear�ng and to comment at the hearing that the MnDOT Plan shouldn't
lead to actual �mplementation of things that aren't explicitly shown in
the plan. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
RECEIVIVG THE MINUTES OF THE CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1978
MOTION by Ccuncilman Fitzpatrick to receive the minutes of the Charter
Commtss�on P�eet�ng of September 19, 1978. Seconded by Councilman Schneider.
Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, called to the Council's attention the questions
ra�sed by the Charter Comm�ssion in the�r letter of May 15, 1978. He felt
these questions were in the policy area and would come under the Council's
control.
Mayor Nee felt �t would be appropriate for the Council memhers, as 7nd�viduals,
to respond to the quest�ons
RECEIVING MINUTES OF '
ISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 19
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to rece�ve the minutes of the Cable Televisian
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Commission Meeting
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of October 19, 1978. Seconded by Counc�lman Hamernik
all voting aye, Mayor P�ee declared the motion carried
CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT BETLJEEN CITY OF FRIDLEY AND CITY OF COON RAPI�S
FOR SEWER AND WATER FACILITIES FOR SPRINGBROOK NATURE CEIVTER
Councilman Barnette quest�oned where the funds would be coming from to
pay for these sewer and water facilities
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the cost would be paid from what is left
of the grant mon�es and anything beyond this amount would be paid for by
the Spr�ngbrook Nature Foundation.
Councilman Barnette stated he was concerned about references to the City
of Fridley paying under Items 5, 6 and 7
Mr. Qureshi stated any services requested by the Springbrook Nature
Foundation and provided to them, they would have to reiinburse the City.
He stated, �f the City wishes to participate �n any of the cost, it would
have to be authorized by the Council.
Councilman Barnette felt in the third paragraph, "The Spr�ngbrook Nature
Center" should be changed to "North Park" and in Item 1, "nature inter-
pret�ve center" should be changed to "building".
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to authorize entertng into the agreement
w�th Coon Rapids, with the follow�ng changes: third paragraph, change
the words "The Springbrook Nature Center" to "f�orth Park" and under Item
l, change the words "nature interpretive center" to "bu�lding". Seconded
by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the mot�on carried unanimously
CONSIDERATION OF GETTING OUTRIGHT DEED ON PROPERTY ON LUCIA LANE
� Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the City has an easement, sub,7ect to
utility and drainage, over the entire lot, which is iauditor's Sub-
div�sion No. 21 (2nd Rev.), Lot 6A. He felt it would be in the best
tnterests of the Ctty to purchase the lot and obtain outright ownership
for a total cost of $2,088.83.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to author�ze staff to proceed to acquire
an outrtght deed and purchase Lot 6A, Aud�tor's Subdivision No. 21 (2nd
Rev ). Seconded by Councilman Barnette Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Hamerm k to adopt Resolution Pdo 109-1978. Seconded
by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 110-1978 RECEIV
PETITION N0. 23 WAIUING PUBLIC
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INARY REPORT AND RECEIVING
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 110-1978, and
� receive Petition No. 23-1978. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrtck
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
N0. 111-1978 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND F
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MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to adopt Resolution No. 111-1978 Seconded
by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all votrng aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION NAMING THAT PART OF WEST DANUBE ROAD
SOUTH OF EAST DANUBE ROAD TD SOUTH DANUBE ROAD•
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table this item Seconded by
Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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MOTION by Counctlman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 112-1978.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 113-1
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MOTION 6y Councilman Hamernik to adopt Resolution No. 113-197H
Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unantmously.
RESOLUTION N0. 114-1978 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 114-1978.
Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO 115-1978 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON LOTS 1-3, BLOCK 0, RIVER VIEW HEIGHTS A�DITIDN,
AND REPLATTING INTO THOMPSON'S RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS ADDITION:
MOTION by Councilman Schne�der to adopt Resolution No. 115-1978.
Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 116-1978 PROVIDI�JC FOR REDUCED WATER AND SEWER RATES
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Mr. pureshi, C�ty Manager, stated this resolution would provide for the
administration to ad,7ust the rates every year, hasP� on the Consumer
Price Index, in order to keep up with the increase in �nflation.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 116-1978.
Seconded by Councilman Barnette.
Councilman Hamerm k stated he had a comment from a citizen regarding
household income and this person felt social security benefits should
not be included as income.
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated he would have no ob,7ection to setting a
higher income limit and then not making the annual ad,7ustments, and
a ceiling could probably be set at $10,000.
Mr. qureshi, City Manager, stated this resolution would probably make
more persons eligible for the reduced rate and the income goes up
every year, since it ts based on the Consumer Price Index
Councilman Barnette felt maybe the reso]ution should be 7eft as is and
to take another look at it in a year or so.
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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REGULAR MEETING OF NOUEMBER 6, 1978 PAGE 9
NCIL OF FOURMIES. FRANCE. AGREE-
MdTION by Councilman Schneider to rece�ve the information from Fourmies,
France and insiruct admim stration to enter into the Sister City Program
with Fourmtes, France. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously.
Councilman Barnette stated he talked with Diane Ferry, who is with School
Distrtct �r14, and she recetved a letter from the English teacher rn Fourmies,
� France and an agreement has been made between the two teachers that they
would exchange cassettes.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the C�ty now has a positive respond from
Fourmies and can proceed on a broader basis. I'e stated they wil1 work
with civic groups and community organizations to give impetus to the whole
approach.
Mayor Nee felt staff should respond to the�r communications and requested
thanks be extended for the medal
RECEIVING CONSULTANTS' BID PROPOSALS FOR �OWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PROJECT
AND SETTING DATE FOR PRESENTATION OF THE PROFOSALS
MOTION bY Councilman Hamernik to receive the consultants' proposals-
Development Concept Corporation
900 Northwestern Financial Center
7900 Xerxes Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431
Professional Planning & Development
602 S. 2nd Street
Mankato, MN 56001
� Leon Madsen
City of Fr�dley
Midwest Planning and Research, Inc.
416 E. Hennepin Avenue
Plinneapolis, MN 55414
Seconded by Councilman Schneider Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motton carried una m mously.
Mr. Quresht, City Manager, felt the City needed strong support from
the Chamber of Commerce and business community and they should attend
the meeting when the proposals are presented
It was also felt the City Commissions hav�ng an �nterest and the Housing
and Redevelopment Authority should 6e made aware of this meeting.
MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to set the date for hearing the present-
ation of proposals from consultants, regarding the downtown revitaliza-
tion pro,7ect, for November 16, 1978 at 7:30 p.m Seconded by Council-
man Schneider Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carr�ed unanimously.
� C�NSIDERATION OF AWARD TO FRIDLEY TIGERS IN RELATION TO CO-CHAMPION-
SHIP DF NORTH LAKE FOOTBALL CONFERENCE.
Councilman Barnette stated he would propose the Counc�l set as�de
an amount up to $100 to provide a trophy, wtth the names of the members
of the Fridley football team, to giye appropriate recognition on how
far they have come in the Minnesota State Football playoffs
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to authortze an amount up to $100 for a
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trophy for the Fridley Football Team to be taken out of the Contingency
Fund. 5econded by Councilman Hamernik, Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED HOLIDAY AND MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 1979
MOTION by Councilman Hamern�k to concur with the proposed holid�y and
meeting schedules for 1979. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon
a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried
unanimousTy.
APPOINTMEfdTS COMMISSION MEME3ER5:
MOTION by Counc�lman Barnette to nominate Sharon Gustafson for appoint-
ment to the Community Development Commission. Seconded by Councilman
Schneider.
Councilman Barnette stated Ms. Gustafson is tak�ng a college program
�n the area of housin9 He indicated she is also �nterested in
serving on the committee who wi11 be making the selections of tenants
for the housing pro,7ect. There being no further nominations, Mayor
Nee declared the nominations closed.
MOTION by Councilman Hamern�k to cast a white ballot for Sharon
Gustafson to be appointed to the Community Development Commission.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Counc�lman Hamernik to table the appointment to the Environ-
mental quality Commission to the next meet�ng. Seconded by Council-
man Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Schnettler felt this vacancy should be published in the
newspaper and to ind�cate there will be addit�onal open�ngs coming
up in the future.
CLAIMS:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to authorize payment of Claims No.
268FD1 through 307635. Seconded by Gounc�lman Hamernik. Upon a voice
vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously.
LICENSES
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the licenses as submitted
and as on f�le in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Counci7-
man Barnette Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
ESTIMATES:
P10TION by Counc�lman Barnette to approve the est�mates as submitted.
Sm�th, Juster, Feikema, Malmon & Haskvitz
1250 Builders Exchange Building
��1inneapolis, h1N 55402
For legal serv�ces rendered as Prosecutor during
September, 1978
NDH Asphalt, Inc.
700 Industry Avenue NW
Anoka, MN 55303
F�nal Estimate �2 - Street Improvement Project
ST. 1978-6 (Heater/Scarification)
� 2,280.00
$13,060 09
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
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Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously.
ADJOURNMENT
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MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilman Fitzpatrick Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting
of the Fridley City Council of November 6, 1978 ad�ourned at 9 55
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Carole Haddad
Secy. to the City Council
Approved December 4, 1978
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William Nee
Mayor