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03/05/1979 - 00013883�I � � THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRI�LEY CITY COUNCIL OF MARCH 5, 1979 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7:38 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: MEP9BER5 PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT: ADOPTION OF AGENDA: M11ayor Nee, Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilwoman Moses, Councilman Schneider and Councilman Barnette None Mayor Nee asked that an item be added: "Consideration of a Plaque for the Fridley Wrestltng Team". Councilman Schneider requested an item be added "Receiving Pet�tion Re- garding Additional Street Light�ng on Matterhorn Drive". MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda with the above two amendments. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unantmously. OPEN FORUM, VISITORS• Mr. Richard Harris, Chairman of the Planning Commission, appeared before the Council regarding 50 foot lots in the Riverv�ew Heights area. Mayor Nee stated the Council would consider this item later in the meeting Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, introduced Mr. David Newman, who has ,7oined their firm Mr. Herrick stated Mr. Newman graduated from Fridley High School and the William Mitchell Law School and worked for their firm for several years as a Clerk, prior to his graduation. He stated that Mr. Newman would be doing some work for the City. OL� BUSINESS• N0. 691 TO AMEND THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA Mr. Sobiech, Public Works D�rector, stated, on the first reading of the ordinance, certain st�pulations were required concerning landscaping and signatures of adjoining property owners. He stated all of these items have been taken care of and the ordinance is back before the Counc�l for second readtng and adoption. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the second reading of Ord�nance No. 691 and adopt it on the second reading and publish. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Playor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION 6y Councilman Barnette to waive the second readtng of Ordinance No. REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1979 692 and adopt it on the second reading and publish man Fttzpatrick. PAGE 2 Seconded by Council- Mr. Sobiech, Public lJorks Director, stated the request is to vacate the drainage and utility easement, with the exception of the easterly 10 feet of the west 27 feet and over the westerly 25 feet of the south 80 feet, which should be reta�ned for drainage and utility purposes. Mr. Sobiech stated the vacation is necessary Tn order that �rking Engineering may enclose the�r loading dock. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON TNE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee de- clared the motion carried unanimously. CONSI�ERATION OF APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR VARIANCE (7740 BEECH STREET): Mr, Sobiech, Public Works D�rector, statetl this variance is requested in con�unction with the action the Council �ust took regarding the street and alley vacation requested by Viking Eng�neering and Development, Inc. He stated the variance rs to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 to 2 feet to allow the enclosure of the loading dock. Mr, Sobiech stated, when ihe building permit was issued for the structure at 7740 Beech Street, certain curbing was allowed to be deleted, until the City could work with adjacent property owners to come up with a total plan regarding traffic patterns and park�ng requirements. Mr. Sobiech felt the only stipulatio� is that the property owner should continue working with the City on the overall completion of the plan. Ne stated the City has been working with Viking Engineering and other prop- erty owners to upgrade the properties in the area. He pointed out that, if the variance is approved, all storage of materials will be inside the building. Mr. Sobiech stated the Appeals Commission did hear this request and has recommended approval. Mayor Nee questioned the staff's feeling on using the loading dock for storage, Mr. Sobiech stated, if the original plans had shown th�s as an enclosed loading dock, then it would have been necessary for them to apply for the variance at that time. MO7ION by Councilwoman Moses to concur with the recommendat�on of the Appeals Commission and grant the var�ance requested by Viking Engineer�ng and Development Inc., 7740 Beech Street N.E., to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 to 2 feet. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, f4ayor Pdee declared the motion carried unani- mously. ORDINANCE N0. 693 TO AMEND THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY 0 Mr. Sobiech stated this request for rezon�ng covers a parcel of property to the south of 73rd Avenue and to the west of Un�versity. He stated 1t is proposed that the property 6e rezoned from M-2 to M-1 and C-2. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 693 and adopt it on the second reading and publish. Seconded by Council- man F�tzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ION OF APPR011AL OF FINAL PLAT: PACD IN 1 , , � REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1979 PAGE 3 Mr. Sobiech, Pu61ic Works Director, stated, at the time of the public hearing last week, there were a number of items 6rought to the Council's attention regarding this plat. He stated, first of all, the name of the plat is to be changed from Columbia lndustrial Park to Paco Industrial Park and that the westerly 25 feet of Lot 7, Block 1 and the easterly 25 feet of Lot 6, Block 1, shall 6e dedicated for roadway easements. Mr. Sobiech stated a reduction in the front yard setback from 100 feet to 35 feet will be permitted on the M-1 property across the right-of-way from the C-2 property and a reduction in the front yard setback will be permitted from 100 feet to 70 feet on M-1 property abutting 73rd Avenue. Mr. Sobiech stated, in consideration of reduction of the setback require- ments, development in the plat will ensure that all load�ng facilities will be in the rear yard. He stated underground utilities will be required and B-612 concrete curb and gutter will be required along all parking lots and driveways. In add�tion, approval is necessary from the Rice Creek Watershed �istrict and the south lot line of the proposed plat will coincide with the south line of the existing utility easements. Mr Sobiech stated street names within the plat shall 6e Comnerce Circle East; Commerce Circle West; and Commerce Circle South and the plans and specifications for street, sanitary sewer and water improvements shall be approved by the City. Councilwoman Moses stated she didn't feel sure this road system was the best way to go for this plat s�nce there are now service drives up and down Un�versity Avenue. Mr. Sobiech stated, with the easements in the future, a serv�ce drive down to design might be different, hut thinks capability of a service drive. that are stipulated, there could be, 69th Avenue. He stated the actual the main objective is to have the MOTION by Councilman Barnette to approve the plat for the Paco Industrial Park, P.S. #78-08, with the following stipulations: (1)The name of the , plat shall be changed from Columbia lndustrial Park to Paco Industrial Park; (2)The westerly 25 feet of Lot 7, Block 1 and the easterly 25 feet of Lot 6, Block 1 shall be dedicated for roadway easements; (3)A reduction in front yard setback from 100 feet to 35 feet will be permitted on the M-1 property across the right-of-way from the C-2 property; (4)A reduction in front yard setback will 6e permitted from 100 feet to 70 feet on M-1 property abutting 73rd Avenue; (5)In consideration of reduction of the setback requirements, development in the plat will ensure that all loading facilities are in the rear yard; (6)Underground util�ties will be require�; (7)B-612 concrete curb and gutter will be required along all parking lots and driveways; (8)Approval from the Rice Creek Watershed �istrict is required; (9)The south lot line of the proposed plat wtll coincide with the south line of the existing utility easement; (10)Street names within the plat shall be Commerce Circle East; Commerce Circle West; and Commerce Circle South; and (11)Plans and specifications for street, san�tary sewer and water improvements shall be approved by the City. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all votin9 aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ES REOUESTED BY NEDEGAARD CONSTRUCTION CO., 4526 Mayor Nee stated this item was referred back to the Appeals Commission for additional study and is now 6ack 6efore the Council for cons�derat�on. � Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated he has received notice that the pending court case involving 40 foot lots will be heard sometime in April. Mr. Herrick stated he is a little disturbed when he reads that h�s advice was inconsistent, however, it does point out one of the reasons why he doesn't want to give oral legal opinions, particularly when they are given to someone and they give tt to someone else. He stated, what he had said was, if the Appeals Commission were to grant the variances, he felt they had to distinguish it from the ones that had �ll', REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1979 PAGE 4 previously been rejected. He stated, frankly, he would feel better if the Council did not take any action, until the court has ruled on the pend�ng case, However, if the Council does take action, they should distinguish this from the others. He stated, the neighborhood in this case, wants the variances granted which is somewhat different than the other cases. Councilwoman Moses quest�oned the case that was pend�ng. Mayor Nee stated the City is in litigat�on on other 40 foot lots wh�ch are vacant and an application made for construction permits. He stated, the City, with only one or two exceptions, hasn't issued building permits on 40 foot lots. He pointed out the County started selling these lots, after there had been a hold on them for some years, and the City started getting applications for building permits. Mayor Nee stated one purchaser is now taking the City to court to require the issuance of the building permit on the 40 foot lot. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table this �tem, unttl after the pending court case. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Mr. Nedegaard, the petitioner, appeared before the Council and stated he felt the City could be in lit�gation for two years or more and that his request has been pendin9 since last October. He stated his concern is not the fact of building a new house, but to get rid of the old house on the lot. �r, Nedegaard stated many of the neighboring residents were present th�s evening to express their views. Mr. W. G. Neuman, 4543 2nd Street, stated the property in question has been an eyesore for over 20 years and the City didn't do anything about the property. Mrs. Arlene Stromberg, 4523 Main Street, stated there is an open well on the property and was concerned because she has small children, as weTl as many others in the neighborhood. She stated there is an old garage that could collapse at any t�me. She felt it was an eyesore and health hazard. Mrs. Maria Ficenko, 4524 2nd Street, stated that kids throw debris on the property and there are bees, rats and mice. She stated she wants the house removed. Mr. Ed Hoglund, 4531 2nd Street, pointed out the property is an eyesore and that the awning is falling and the roof will probably collapse. P4r. Frank Kozlak, 4512 2nd Street, stated there are mice and rats running through his yard from this property. He stated anyone that goes on this property will get hurt. He felt a new home at this location would be good for the neighborhood. Mayor Nee asked if the family liv�ng on the north side of this property was present this evening. Mr. Pledegaard stated they were at the Appeals Commission meeting and were in favor of the new house, but wanted the plan inverted. Mr. Herrick felt, since the building has 6een there for over 20 years, another 60 days or so wouldn't make that much difference. If there are some hazards, however, they should 6e taken care of, such as the well being fiTled. Counc�lman Schneider stated he could sympathize with the problem of the house. He felt, however, there were laws on the books that could resolve it, if it was a hazard. He felt the problem with the 40 foot lots �s unrelated to the hazard. He stated, if the Council voted to have the house demolished, it would then become a vacant lot for a period of t�me and could very well �eopardize the pend�ng court case. Mr. Herr�ck stated another alternative the Council could consider is to have the existing house torn down and the lot remain vacant. He stated , � I J � � 1 REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1979 PAGE 5 the Council is not committed to having homes built on 40 foot lots. Councilman Fitzpatrick felt, if the people were living with a hazard, some th�ngs should be done to abate it. He felt they should address themselves directly to the problem of abating the hazard that ts there. Councilwoman Moses felt, wtth all the complaints from the neighborhood, tearing the house down would currently resolve the problem. P1r. Nedegaard asked, �f the matter is postponed for 60 days, what the Council's feelings would be. Councilman Fitzpatr�ck stated the City does have an ordinance against building on 40 foot lots which is being challenged. He stated, his inter- pretation, depending on the finding if the ordinance stands, is that the City could not legally grant a building perm�t on the 40 foot lot. If this lot can be distinguished from other lots, by the fact that it has a house on it now, it is still, however, a legal non-conforminq use. He felt, once the house is demolished, there is no difference from this lot or the other 40 foot lots. He stated, depending on the outcome of the court case, if the ordinance stands, they might be unable to �ssue a permit. Mr. Kozlak stated they used to build on 40 foot lots It was pointed out that th�s would have been prior to the ordinance which was adopted in 1958 Mr. Herrtck stated it gets down to the question on what policy the City wants to follow on 40 foot lots. He stated he realizes this is a difficult question to answer and that the problem is that, in some areas, it may make sense to 6uild a house on a 40 foot lot and in others, it might not make sense because of what is happening in the ne�9hborhood He stated, if some are permitted to butld and others are not, the City is in a difficult posttion �f they are challenged by those who were not granted permits. Councilman Schneider raised the question, if the people on either side of this property would be interested in purchasing the lot. Mrs. F�cenko, one of the ad�acent property owners, indicated she would not be interested in splitting the lot w�th the other property owner. Mr. Nedegaard stated the property owner to the North would be interested �n buying part of the lot. Mr. Herrick po�nted out that th�s particular lot does have a house on it and the surrounding property owners built their homes know�ng there was a house on the 40 foot lot. In other neighborhoods where there aren't houses on the 40 foot lots, people build their homes knoH�ing there won't be houses built on the 40 foot lots, relying on the fact that a 40 foot lot is not buildable Mayor Nee felt if the variance could be granted, without �eopardizing the City's position in other areas, his inclination would 6e to do so, however, if this one can't be done, he felt the house should be demolished Councilman Barnette indicated he would be in favor of improving the land, however, the ordinance now makes it against the law to bu�ld on 40 foot lots. Counc�lman Fitzpatrick felt that, stnce it is the opinion of the City Attorney that proceeding on this matter would �eopardize the pending court case, he felt they should proceed according to the motion. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. F1r. Herrick pointed out, if the City has proceeded with the original proposal where they would purchase the lots and put restrirtions on them, they might not be in this position, however, they were assured by the County that this wasn't necessary and they would take care of the matter which didn't come to pass. REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1979 PAGE 6 Mr. Sobiech, Public Works �irector, stated staff would continue to work with Mr. Nedegaard to make the property as safe as possible until action is taken. Mayor PJee felt the Council would respond to this request within a few months. REVIEW OF ANOKA COUNTY PARK AND OPEN SPACE PLAN - DAVE TORKILDSON, DIRECTOR TABLED 2/26/79) Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the trail system has 6een redesigned so that people using the trailway would not come down Rice Creek Way. Mr. Tork�ldson, D�rector of the Anoka County Parks and Recreation, stated the Master Plan has been changed accordingly and they are proposing Route B, as shown in the Council's agenda. He stated the trail would then follow the tracks and proposed park property and come on to Mississippi Street. Councilman Fitzpatrick stated he felt Route B is an improvement over the original proposal of routing the traffic on the street. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated in the bikeway/walkway plan a trail is shown on Rice Creek Way and, he understands, at the neighborhood meetings there were no ob�ections. Mayor Nee stated, with the exception of the Silverstetn property, if they thought any other property might have to be condemned. Mr. Torkildson stated they have met with Medtronics and they don't have any ob,7ection, but are concerned about the acreage they might need for 6uilding area, if they have to give up property along the creek. He stated he believed that under the original agreement, the City does have a docu- ment showin9 that trailways are permissible through Medtronic's property. Mr. Qureshi stated the City has an agreement with Medtronics that, if the trailway system didn't reduce their building area, they would cooperate with the City in this regard. Mr. Torkildson then reviewed the properties they have purchased and what ones were involved in condemnation proceedings. ke pointed out that the S�lverstein's haven't been approached,until the engineering feasibility study is completed. Mr. Torkildson stated the County is looking for concurrence by the City on this plan in order to qualify for the grant program requested by the Metropolitan Council which wtll be considered by the Legislature. P1ayor Nee questioned, if ob�ections were raised to this route, if it could be changed. Mr. Tork�ldson stated they would have to come up wtth a route that leads to the f+lississipp� River. In emphasizing the need for such a trail, he stated it would be a demonstration trail for the rest of the metropolitan area and this trail would have all the natural amenities. F1ayor Nee questioned the maintenance and if, in the future, the County would help in this area. Mr. Torkildson stated, stnce there will be additional maintenance �n the park area 6ecause of people from outside the area using the facilities, there should be recognition by the County and funds should be made available for actual assistance. He felt there would have to be some agreement to cover thts item. MOTION by Councilman Barnette to approve the Anoka County Parl; and Open Space Plan, as submitted by Anoka County. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P1ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ' ' �I REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1979 PAGE 7 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMh1I5SI0NS (TABLE� 2/26/79): RKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Councilman F�tzpatrick nominated David Kondrick. Councilman Barnette nominated Ro6ert Peterson. Councilman Schneider nominated Bar6ara Reiland. � Counc�lwoman Moses nominated Gordie Wilson. There be�ng no further nominations, the nominations were closed by Mayor Nee. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE NOMINEES, Councilman F�tzpatrick and Mayor Nee voted for Dav�d Kondrick, Councilwoman Moses voted for Gordie Wilson. Councilman Barnette voted for Robert Peterson. Councilman Schneider voted for Barbara Reiland. Mayor Nee questioned lf the Council wanted a ma�ority vote for the appointment. Councilman Schneider tndicated, if this was the case, he would change his vote and voted for David Kondrick. Mayor Ne� declared David Kondrick appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission by a 3 to 2 vote. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION: Councilwoman Moses nominated Gordie Wilson. Councilman Barnette nominated Marvin Hora. There being no further nom7nations, Mayor Nee declared the nominations closed. UPON A U�ICE V�TE TAKEN ON THE NOMINEES, Counc}lman F�tzpatr�ck, Councilwoman Moses, Mayor Nee, and Councilman Schneider voted for Gordie Wilson. Councilman Barnette stated, �n light of the vote, he would withdraw his nomination of Marv�n Hora and vote for Gord�e Wilson. � Mayor Nee declared a white ballot and Gordie Wilson was appointed to the Environmental Quality Commission by a 5-0 vote. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table this appointment to the next Council meeting. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Mayor Nee stated he had no appoin�ment as yet for this posit�on on the Housing And Redevelopment Authority. POLICE COMMISSION: Counc�lman Barnette nominated Ed Utter. Councilwoman Moses nominated Stan Kowalski. Councilman Schneider nominated Ed Hamernik. There being no further nominations, Mayor tdee declared the nominations closed UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE NOMINEES, Counc�lman Fitzpatrick and Councilwoman , Moses voted for Stan Kowalski, Mayor Nee and Councilman Schneider voted for Ed Hamernik. Counctlman Barnette voted for Ed Utter. Mayor Nee declared a tie between Stan Kowalski and Ed Hamernik and called for a vote on these two nominees. UPON A UOICE UOTE TAKEN,Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilwoman Moses and Counc�l- man Schneider voted for Stan Kowalski and P4ayor Nee and Councilman Barnette voted for Ed Hamern�k. Mayor Nee declared Stan Kowalski appointed to the Police Commission by a 3 to 2 vote. REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1979 PAGE 8 DISCUSSION REGARDIIJG LOTS IN RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS - RICHARD HARRIS, CHAIR N• Mr. Harris, Chatrman of the Planning Commission, appearad before the Council regarding 50 foot lots in the Riverview Heights area which are in the flood pla�n. Mr. Harris explained, �f the ordinances are followed and construction is allowed on some of these lots, they would be flooding ad�acent properties because they have to 6ring up the elevation to meet the requirements for building in the flood platn. Mr. Harris stated the Planning Commiss�on has been getting several requests for building on these lots and it was his own personal feeling, the City would be opening up problems by issu�ng building permits on these particular properties, even though they may be floodproofed. Mr. Herrtck felt the lots were unbuildable, if they had to build the elevation up to 15 feet on each side of the loi. Th�s would mean the maximum width of a house you could put on the lot would be 20 feet and the lot is only 50 feet. He felt, zn order for the lois to be bulldable, the petTtioner would have to go to floodproof�ng rather than increasing the elevation. Mr. Harris stated the Planning Commiss�on asked him to get the Council's feelings about possibly acquiring these parcels. Mr. Qureshi felt the City should not acquire these properties, because �t would be creating a continuous problem, since they are not large enough for public use. Mr. Harris' concern was that persons may purchase the lots not knowing what would be required regarding building �n the flood plain area. Mr. Quresh� pointed out that the City does have maps which show what lots are in the flood plain. Mr. Harris stated the Planning Commission discussed the possibility of declartng a morator�um on these particular lots, until i� was determined if another use could be found for them. Mr. Harris stated he d�dn't have that great a concern about the ones out of the flood plain, except the lots are rather small, and didn't know if that was the type of development the C�ty is looking for in that area. Mayor Nee asked �f anyone had any problems with a short moratorium, providing a study l�ne is drawn that is fairly conservative. None of the Councilmembers indicated any pro6lem with th�s approach and Mr. Harris was aduised to meet with the staff regarding this matter. RECESS. Recess called by Mayor Nee at 9:58 p.m. RECONVENED: The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Nee at 10:10 p.m were present. NCW BUSINESS: All Councilmembers RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 1979: MOTTON by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the minutes of the Charter Commission Meet�ng of February 6, i979. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously � � IJ REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1979 PAGE 9 CONSI�ERATION OF EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH METROPOLITAN TRANSI7 COMMISSION FOR FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION FOR BUS SHELTERS Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated the Council is requested to consider an agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Commission for financial partic�pa- tion to allow installation of bus sheliers in the City. Mr. Sobiech stated hiTC ts also requesting certain routine maintenance to be performed by the City such as litter pickup, snow removal, weed and grass control and window cleaning. � Mr. So6lech stated, over the last several years, based on tnput from the Council, the staff has been compris�ng a list for locations of these shelters. Mr. Sobiech presented a drawing which �ndicated the proposed locat�ons of the shelters, and stated the agreement would be for approval of eight sites. Mr. Sob�ech stated the total cost would be about ��,000 and monies have been set aside for these shelters. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to authorize the execution of the agreement w�th the Metropolitan Transit Comm�ssion for financial participation for bus shelters. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una mmously. CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR CQNSULTING SERVICES SUBURBAN ENGINEERING Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated the Council �s requested to consider a proposal to use Suburban Engineering for consulting services for utility con- struct�on in the Paco Industrial Park plat. Mr. Sob�ech stated he felt the project can 6e better coordinated if the engineer involved �n the grading plans also prepares the uti7ity plans to ensure that grades associated with the lots will match w�th the utility construciion. Counctlman Schnetder quest�oned if the eng�neer�ng costs would be assessed back to the pro�ect and Mr. Sobiech indicated that they would. � MOTION by Councilman Barnette to authorize the executton of the agreement for consultinq services with Suburban Engineertng for utiltty construction in the Paco Industrial Park Plat. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLU7ION N0. 38-1979 REQUESTING THE P4INNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF TH 47 AND 69TH AUENUE N.E.: ST 1979-5 MOTION by Councilman Barnette to adopt Resolution No. 38-1979. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated even though the City is working with the County and Metropolitan Council to try and get part of the cost for this signal, at �his point, there is no firm commitment. He stated the County has verbally indtcated they are willing to participate tn the cost. Mr. Qureshi stated he wanted to make the point that, by th�s resolut�on, the Council is committing the City for this cause �n hopes of gettina funds from the County and Metropolitan Counc�l. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated he had some discussion with Commissioner Kordiak and he indicated that the County Board was considering this and he � had the impression that he was �n favor of some contr�bution. He felt, �f this resolution is adopted and later the City didn't want to proceed with the signaltzatton, he felt the commitment would be to reimburse the State for the money they spent for design. Counc�lwoman Moses felt possibly the Counc�l should wa�t unt�l they have a firm commitment for sharing in the cost. REGULAR MEETING OF NIARCH 5, 1979 PAGE 10 Councilman Schneider asked if there was any urgency to pass the resolution. Mr. Quresh� stated there was, if the Council wanted to have the work done this year. Mayor Nee asked if there was any motion to reconsider the action taken. There being none, the resolution stood as adopted. LUTION N0. 37-1979 IMPOSING LOAD LIMITS ON FRIDLEY STREETS MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 37-1979. Seconded by Councilman Barnette Mr. Richard Harris felt they should have some continuity regarding 77th Way. Mr. Qureshi pointed out, if a petition is received from the affected property owners, �t cou7d be changed. UPON A �OICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 39-1979 TO AD�ERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SEWER REPAIR AND PAVEMENT SLABJACKING• MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 39-1979. Seconded by Counc�lman Fitzpatrick. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously RESOLUTION NO 40-1979 ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIP�ATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1979-1 Mr. Sobiech, Pu61ic Works Director, stated this resolution is for pre- paration of the prel�minary report for streets in the Paco Tndustrial Park, generally Commerce Circle. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 40-1979. Second- ed by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 41-1979 ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF: WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT h,��. Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated this resolution 7s for the preliminary plans for the utilities required for the Paco Industrial Park MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to adopt Resolution No. 41-1979. Seconded by Counc7lman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING STATUS REPORT ON ISLANDS OF PEACE PROJECT: Mayor Nee stated the item that concerned him was who was authorized to sign a bill on that account. Mr. Brunsell, City Clerk, stated both Mr. Palmquist, who is the archi- tect's representative and the Islands of Peace Foundation approve the bills. He stated Mr Palmquist has approved every 6i11 that went through this account and in most instances, Mr Palmquist has signed the purchase orders. � Mayor Nee stated his concern was that they would run out of funds before compietion of the praject ' ' I ' . � REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1979 PAGE 11 Mr. Brunsell stated it is estimated it will take an additional $14,880 worth of material, some of which may be donated He stated he had no idea what the arrangements were as far as the outside, such as land- scaping MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the status report on the Island of Peace Project Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Mr Qureshi, City Manager, stated $50,000 is the match required by the � local government and that is an area where we will have to work hard to make sure we come up with this amount. Councilman Fitzpatrick asked if they could use the staff time that has been spent on this pro�ect. Mr. Brunsell felt this could be done, however, at this time it hasn't been laid out. Mayor Nee stated it seems the Union's contri6ution would be worth more than $5,000. Mr. Brunsell stated he talked to Mr. Palmquist reqardtng thts and couldn't believe thay could put up the building for $5,000. Mr. Herrick stated he has received phone calls on whether the interest could be used for other expense items having to do with the pro�ect, but not necessarily with the construction of the building. Mayor Nee stated apparently the question in doubt is the match and not the availability of cash. MOTION by Councilman Barnette to pay the claims, as presented by the Islands of Peace Foundation, up to a total of $703.23 and that any future claims be submitted to the City, prior to payment, that are not related dtrectly to � the structure or land. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously CLAIMS� MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize payment of Claims No. 054F01 through 060517. Seconded by Counctlman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. LIGENSES: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Barnette Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried uananimously. CONSIDERATION OF A PLAQUE FOR THE FRI�LEY WRESTLING TEAM MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the purchase of a plaque to be presented to the Fridley High School Wrestling Team for winning the State Championship. 5econded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING PETITION #2-1979 FOR ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHTING ON MATTERHORN DRIVE � MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive petition #2-1979 for additional street lighting on Matterhorn Drive. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated this would be light�ng from Gardena to North Innsbruck and it does satisfy the criteria for street lighting. � i D REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 1979 PAGE 12 UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON TNE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee de- clared the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by Council- man Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of March 5, 1979 ad�ourned at 11•05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �`, / / �!-^-'t' l.t- JytLili�cr(._ C� Carole Haddad Secy. to the City Council Approved- 3/19/79 C%�'��- William J. Mayor �„ Nee ' ' `_ 1