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08/06/1979 - 00013752� � � THE MINUTES OF THE REGIiLAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF AUGUST 6, 1979 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Cou m cl was called to order at 7:36 p.m. by Mayor Nee. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT PRESENTATION OF AWARDS• Mayor Nee, Councilman Barnette, Councilwoman Moses, Councilman Schneider, and Councilman Fitzpatrick None CERTIFICATES DF APPRECIATION - UOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS Mayor Nee presented certificates of appreciation of Mr. Bill Sandin, Mr Charles Kasick and Mr. Lawrence Peka, volunteer firefighters who are retiring. He stated the remarkable accomplishments of the Fire Department are made possible by the dedicated service of a number of volunteer fireFighters and that the Council wished to pay tribute to them and express the�r gratitude on behalf of the c ommu m ty All members of the City Council extended their thanks and appreciat�on to these three men who served as volunteer firefi ghters. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, JULY 23, 1979: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the im nutes as presented. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carr�ed unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGE�dDA: The followtng items were added to the agenda• (1) Receipt of Btds and Awarding of Contract for an A�r Tank Compressor; and (2) Cons�deration of Contract for Friendship with the City of Fourmies, France. MOTION 6y Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda with the above two amendments. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: Ms. Virginia Schnabel, 1527 W�ndemere Circle, stated she was before the Council this eve�ng as a private citizen and not as a member of the Commisston. Ms. Schnabel stated a fire occurred tn a garage in their neighborhood which has raised concerns of residents of their area. She stated she understood that �t took 15 minutes for the ftrst ftre truck to arrtve and 20 minutes for the second truck to arrive. She stated she was advised that the problem was 6ecause of traffic and pedestrians in the way, which prevented the fire trucks from getttng through. Ms. Schnabel stated the concern of residents in their area is that it is not an easy access and they don't have a lot of ma,lor thoroughfares nearby. Ms. Schnabel stated, once the fire trucks arrived, they did a magnificient ,7ob of contaim ng the fire and fortunately, there were no �n�uries, � Ms. Schnabel suggested perhaps the Community Development Commission could take a look at the fi re service in Fr�dley to see if there is some way for those who live in the far corners of Fridley to receive adequate supporc She stated, sL-� understood, because the time of the fire was during the rush hour, there were problems with the roads not bein9 clear and the trucks not getting through REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1979 PAGE 2 Mayor Nee stated, when the fire calls come through, they are automatically recorded and noted it took the first fi re truck eight minutes; the second truck, six minutes; the th�rd truck, seven minutes and the fourth truck, six minutes. Ms Schnabel stated she �s not disputin9 the time figures, but was quoting what the F�re Chief had told the persons who lived in the house. She stated she only knows that people in their neighborhood are frightened and asking for this to be looked in to possibly get service closer to their area. Mayor Nee suggested a report from the staff and, if Council feels it is something � that should be raised w�th the Commum ty Development Commission, this could be done. He indicated, if they were talking in terms of sub-stations, this would involve quite a bit of extra money. Mayor Nee requested that the t�mes they have logged for the fire trucks to arrive be circulated to the residents of the area. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF 1980 PRELIMINARY BUDGET INCLUDING REUENUE SHARING AND SETT PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 17, 1979 MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatr�ck to set the public hearing on the 1980 preliminary budget for September 17, 1979. Seconded by Councilwoman f�oses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE N0. 696 TO AMEND CITY CODE OF CITY OF FRIDLEY, REZONING ZOA �79-01, THE LIFT-SKI AND 6IKE, INC. nnin I\��1 Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated after the first reading of th�s � ordinance to rezone property for the Lift Ski and Bike, Inc. at 6319 Htghway 65, it was suggested the pet�tioner be contacted regarding a plan for landscaping improvements. Mr. Sobiech stated, based on tnformation from the Planntng Commission and input from the pubic hearin9, the petitioner, Mr. Holmer, was sent correspondence regarding a list of improvements to be made. Mr. Sobiech stated Mr. Holmer has ind�cated he would not sign th�s timetable for the Lifts's exterior improvements and has come back with a proposal as outlined in his letter of July 31, 1979 Mr. Sobiech pointed out, in add�tion to second reading of the ordinance for the rezo m ng, there is a request for a special use permit for outside display of a garden center. He stated, however, this operat�on has now ceased for the season and would not start up again unt�l next year. Mr Sobiech pointed out that since the Lift has been in business, they have had cooperation from the petitioner, Mr. Holmer, and he has gone to the extent of acquiring additional property in order to make the site come �nto compliance with the ordinances. Councilman Schneider stated he spoke with Mr. Holmer and felt it was primarily the July l, 19II1 date proposed by staff for the concrete curb which is the biggest p.°obiem. He stated, Mr. Holmer felt, if curb is put in now, he may have to tear some of it out when Lot 11 is developed. Mr. Holmer, the pet�tioner, stated he has sufficient parking space in the asphalt , park�ng area which will be sealcoated this month and the parking lanes would be striped. He stated Lot 11 was purchased for future development purposes and didn't know exactly when this would take place, but hoped in the next two years, depending on the economy. He felt there was no point in proceeding with the landscaping now when he doesn't know for sure how they will be developing Lot 11. Mr. Holmer stated, regarding the completion of a perimeter fence by July 1, 1980, he would like this changed to �ndicate that screen fencing on the North side of Lot 11 must 6e erected 6y September 1, 1980. Further, in regard to the surfaced parkin9 lot, he felt it was practical when Lot 11 is developed. I.J REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1979 PAGE 3 Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, suggested the add�tion of another stipulation to indtcate that Lot 11 would be kept free of debris and weeds so some effort ts made to keep it in reasona6ly good shape. Councilman Schneider questioned Mr. Holmer if changes were made to have a screentnq fence on the North side of Lot 11 erected by September 1, 1980 and when Lot 11 �s developed, the entire property will be brought up to code and to have Lot 11 kept free of debris and weeds, if these cond�tions as well as the others contained tn his letter of July 31, 1979, would be acceptable Mr. Holmer felt these stipulations would 6e agreeable with him. Mr. Qureshi stated these stipulations would be put into an agreement form and once it �s executed by the petitioner, they would publish the second reading of the ordinance for the rezo m ng, if the Council so wished. MoTION 6y Councilman Schnetder to walve the second reading of Ord�nance No. 696 and adopt it on the second reading and pub1ish, contingent upon an agreement with Mr. Holmer, based o� the stipulations �n his letter of July 31, with the date "by September 1, 1980" inserted in Item No. 1 and Item No. 5 to read as follows: "When Lot 11 is developed with additional building, L`ne ent�re property will be 6rought up to code", and the additton of Item 6 to read as follows "Lot 11 will be kept free of debris and weeds". Seconded by Councilman Frtzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously ID E REQUEST TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED DISTANCE FROM A STRUCTURE Mr. Sob�ech, Publ�c Works Director, stated th�s is a request for approval of a variance for Country Club Market to reduce the distance from a public rtght-of- way from a structure in a C-2 zone. Mr. Sobiech stated the Appeals Commtssion did recommend approval with certain � stipulations regarding improvement of the total site of the premises of the Country Club Market. He stated �t should be p�inted out the Appeals Commission heard thts item in �uly, 1978 and it came to Council on July 24, 1978, but was tabled at the request of the petitioner. The petitioner has now requested that the Council consider this item, since they are prepared to proceed with the addition. Mr. Sobiech stated the stipulations from the Appeals Commtsston are outlined in the Appeals Commission f4inutes of �une 27, 1978 and he outl�ned the staff recommendations. Mr. E11�ott Saliterman, the petitioner, stated, techm cally, they are requesting a variance for a portion of the building since the new construction, closest to the municipal liquor store, will be approx�mately 90 feet away from the service road and the front of the building would 6e approximately 30 feet away. Mayor Nee questtoned Mr. Bergstrom's concerns when this matter appeared before the Appeals Commission. Mr. Saliterman stated Mr. Bergstrom's main concern was the fence which should be straighiened and wh7ch th�y will �o. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, questioned if they would be submitting a landscaping plan. Mr. Sob�ech stated they still have to subm�t a final plan, but they are generally in agreement with the recommendations that they are a reasonable approach. � Mr. Saliterman stated general agreement was indicated to staff a year ago, but their only hesitation is with planttngtrees pr bushes that may obstruct vision. He felt the landscaping contractors could work this out with possibly some ground cover. Mr. Qureshi suggested the possibility of putting in some field posts and he felt staff could work with them to get the landscaping accomplished. REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1979 PAGE 4 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to concur with the recommendation of the Appeals Commission and grant the var�ance with the stipulations recommended by the Commiss�on a the additional stipulation that steel posts or similar protective materials be installed along the narrow protion of the fence to protect the fence and that the fence be straightened Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. �pon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS I,UIVJ1UtKHIlUIV VY r1KJl HtHU11VU VY HIV VKUIIVHIVLt IU H�ItIVU C11Y CUUt UY Ifit I,IIY ' OF FRIDLEY, ZOA #79-04, BY GRAVES COMPANY 5701 UNIVERSITY AVENUE : Mr. Sob�ech, Public Works Director, stated a public hearing`was held before the Planntng Commission and City Counctl regarding this rezoning request and the Council had indicated that, prior to the finalreadir�g of the ordinance, there should be an agreement regarding certain items that were a concern of che residents of the area and the Council. Mr. Sobiech referred to a proposed a9reement wt��ch has been prepared but hasn't been signed by the petitioner. He stated the agreement does not indicate in detail what will 6e happening at the sight. Mr. Sobiech passed out amendments to Items 3, 4, 5, and 6 which, hopefully, will indicate what will be happening at the site, �f the rezoning is approved. In reviewing the amendments, Mr. Sobiech stated a 24-hour commercial operation shall be permitted only in the west 40 feet of the building; and any commercial operation of the building shall not permit the sale of beer, liquor or wine. He stated Item 5 is to be deleted and to be replaced with: "The entire building shall be limited to commercial uses requir�ng not more than 21 parking spaces"; and Item 6 to be changed that the hours of operation for the remaining 68 feet of the buildtng shall be limited to 11:00 p.m. Mr. Sobiech stated, with the rewordtng of Item 4, it changes from local business to a commercial operation. Councilwoman Moses stated she talked with Ms. Mathisen regarding this matter and her concern is a bus�ness which generates a high volume of traffic. Counc�lman Schneider stated he is concerned about the proposed changes, as he ' felt they were led to believe that the intent was for an office building with reta�l on the one corner. He stated, in seeing the proposed amendments, he questions what the true intent is and it looked like the petttioner wanted to leave all the doors open and he �s not comfortable with that proposal. Councilman Fitzpatrick pointed out another case in the City where an offi ce building was talked about and after it was rezoned, there was a request for a beer license for a pizza parlor. He stated he is not saying this isn't the right of the property owner, but pointed out things haven't happened in the past as they were led to bel�eve. Councilwoman Moses stated the citizens in the area were led to believe offices were to constructed and understood that nothing was said about retail-commercial. She stated the proposal now is for retail business and this raises a lot of opt�ons. Counctlinan Barnette felt the res�dents of the area have some right regarding the hours of operation at this site. Mr. Langseth, representtng the petitioner, stated it has been their intent to have an office-retatl building on that property. He stated, in regard to the agreement they d�d not meet with staff until today and the amendments proposed are for a reason. He felt, by putting in the number of parking spaces in the agreement, �t does restrict them. They are also restricted further by the 11 P.M. hours in the balance of the building. He stated they would have to indicate these , restictions to any prospective tenant. Mr. Langseth asked the people to understand they have a possible tenant for the west 40 feet of the building, which is Mr. Donut. He explained it is a bakery which has a baker in all n�ght and does not generate a high volume of trafftc. He pointed out they will be updating the property and allowing the City to resirict them on the other portion of the building with 11 P.M. closings. REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1979 PAGE 5 Mr. Jorgenson, owner of property at 5644 4th Street, felt they received the wrong impress�on. He stated h�s o6�ection wasn't to the possibility of beer or liquor being sold, but to a 24-hour operation. He stated that the hours of operation for the S-A gas station gas station were limited and didn't see how the Ctty could limtt their hours and not limit Mr. Donut's hours of operation Mr. Herr�ck, City Attorney, stated his recollection of the S-A situation was that they came to the City and wanted some variances and other commitments they were not entitled to as far as the zo m ng goes. He stated the Council agreed to grant these � var�ances and it was S-A's agreement not to operate on a 24-hour basis. He potnted out, in this parttcular situatton, if the property owner wants to build a building on these lots and the building meets all the parking requirements and bu7lding codes, it is doubtful the City could say they could not operate on a 24-hour basis, unless there are changes in the zoning ordinances. Mr. Jorgenson felt they are looking at the same type of agreement where the Council would agree to rezone the lot in exchange for them limtting the hours of operation Mr. Carl Paulson, 430 57th Place, felt the people have been misled and that this was to have been an office building. He stated he looked upon an office building quite differently as one designed for commercial use He stated 1n the not�ces and advertisements that went out, people thought it was going to be an office building. Ms.Grace Mathisen, 348 57th Place, stated she discussed the effects of the rezontng with Councilwoman Moses, however, there is still the question that the notices stated it was to be offi ce buildings and they are quite different than reta�l store buildings. She felt a 24-hour operation in that area would not be feasible, as far as she was concerned, and thought the people in the area should be recognized as of what type of business goes in. Ms. Mathisen siated she was also concerned about the odor from a donut shop operation ' Councilwoman Moses asked if an office build�ng on that whole piece of property would be economically feastble Mr. Langseth stated, as far as econom�cs is concerned, using the words "not feasible" is pretty big useage. He stated the building size they have can be used for anything as tt �s for multi-use. He stated the reason Mr. Donut is before them �s that they have them verbally commztted and would l�ke them as a tenant Mr. Langseth stated it ts feasible for offi ces, 6ut when restrictions are put on it, this el�minates 30-50% of the tenants so you now have a situation that isn't economically feasible because of the risk involved, the financing and legal techm ca1ities. He stated it then becomes a question, even if it is rezoned, do they want it with those restrictions. Councilwoman Moses stated if offices were built, she didn't see a need for the 11 p.m. restriction. Mr. L�ngseth stated it has not been their intention to develop an office building. He stated they would like to put up a small retail bu�lding tha� would, because of the size, necessitate part of it being used as an office. He stated they didn't want to lead the people to bel�eve they were tntending to put up a small office building. Councilwoman Moses stated by changing Item No. 4 and changing it from "local bus�ness" to "any commercial operation" that would allow another retail. ' Mr. Langseth stated it would be d�fficult to list every type of business that may be allowed and that is why the number of parking stalls restricts them. He stated if they wanted to put in something that is of a large scale and eve�yone is concerned about, it would be necessary for them to come back to Council for a vartance because of the parking. He felt it wasn't right for the City to restrict them for all retail operat�ons. Mr. Paulson felt they should stick to a design that is becoming to the area and not immedia�ely build obsolesence into the bu�ldings. He pointed out the nottCes for the rezo m ng state "to allow for constructio7 or an off�ce bu�lding on Lots 1- 4" m REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1°79 PAGE 6 Ma�or Nee stated �t takes four affirmative votes ta accomplish ihe rezoi�ing and senses that the Council is not prepared tc rezona. Gnless there is accoinmodation on the hours. Counc�l�nar 3arnette stated he �s for free enterprise, but the fact that tne ane lot is not zoned C-2 does g�ve the residents the lever� for cor-sideration Ne felt the donut shop could be constructed, but the residents should have the lever of putting restr�cti�ns on the hours. Councilman Schneider �ndicated he would support the original agreement, as subm�tted by staff, which places the 11 p.m. restriction. Mayor Nee suggested perhaps a meetin9 with the petitioner and the residents to see if they can solve this problem regarding the hours. Councilwoman Moses thought perhaps a meeting would be helpful and indicated she was not totally convinced that the donut shop will not bring a lot of trafftc. She stated it is hard to vote against the neighborhood on the 11 p.in. hours. Mr. Eugene Graves, the petitioner, stated he is also a resident of Fridley and has been paying taxes on the lots and now has the opportunity to use them and gets the feeling they are being denied use of the property. Councilwoman Moses suggested a five minute recess in order to set up a time for a meeting with the pet�tioner and residents. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to table this item to August 13, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unam mously. RECESS: A recess was called by Mayor Nee at 9:38 p in. RECONVENED The meeting was reconvened at 9:47 p.m. All Council members were present. h1ayor Nee stated Mr. Langseth has requested the Council consider the first reading of the ordinance for the rezoning and before the second reading, have the meeting with the residents and �f no agreement can be reached, the ordinance wouldn't be approved at the second reading. Mr. Langseth stated they are requesting first reading this evening, as they have a problem w�th their timing. He stated they will have the opportunity between now and next week to work out an agreement, and if they fail, next week the rezoning could be turned down. Counc�lman F�tzpatrick asked the City Attorney if he had any problem with this request. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated not as long as Mr. Langseth made the state- ments he did. He stated the council is reserving the right of votin9 against the rezon�ng, if the property owner and residents do not reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. Counc�lwoman Moses stated she still feels awkward with it as she felt they are sttll a distance apart and �f they were voting th�s evening, she would certainly be against it. Councilman Ficzpatrick asked whai they could do with a"yes" vote this evem ng knowing that �t �s contin9ent on an agreement with the residents. Mr. Langseth stated next monday they would have a decision one way or the other and wouldn't have to wait until august 20. He stated they are willing to gamble that in the week they can resolve the problem. � , 1 � � � REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1979 PAGE 7 MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to remove the item from the table. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Counci7woman Moses to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading, contingent on the acceptance of the agreement proposed by staff. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously. DECLARING SURPLUS P Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated th�s ordinance is requested as a trade-off of property near Regis Lane and Hillwind Road. He stated Mr. Sullivan at 1161 Regis Lane wants to acquire the excess public property ad�oi m ng hts land in order to provide area for a swimming pool and the City should acquire an easement from Mr. Sullivan for utility and drainage purposes. He stated the Assessor's Office has an evaluation of approximately 25 cents per square foot on the property to be released and tt was suggested the City should request $1,500 to consurrmiate the trade-off of these propert�es. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated the Charter requires it be declared surplus 6efore it can be deeded to another property. He suggested, if there is a mortgage company involved, they agree to the deeding of the easement. MOTION by Counctlman Barnette to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously. RECEIVING THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JULY 25, 1979: FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #79-07, BY ROBERT H. HELTEMES, 8065 EW TERRACE: Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated this is a request for a special use permit to allow construction of a new dwelling in the flood plain. He stated the Planntng Commission has recommended approval with stipu1ations that the grade be verifi ed w M le doing veriftcation of the site and that a retaim ng wall be constructed on the South side. Mr. Sobiech po�nted out this is a large lot on a corner which borders two streets and helps the drainage pattern. Councilman Fitzpatrick asked how many persons were notified of the hearing before the Planning Commission. Mr. Sobiech stated 16 persons were sent notices. MOTION by Counctlman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendation of the Plann�ng Commission and grant special use permit, SP #79-07, with the stipu- lations that there be a verification of the grade and that a retaining wall be constructed on the South side of the property. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously. FUN�ING FOR CENTRAL CENTER FOR FAMILY RESOURCES. Ms. Lee Carlson of 7937 5th Street, Spring Lake Park and Mr. Dean Sabby of 141 104th Avenue, Coon Raptds, appeared before the Council regar�i�ng the�r request for funding for the Central Center for Family Resources. Mr. Sabby, Director of the Cetral Center for Fam�ly Resources, stated the purpose tn comtng before the Council is to explain and describe their program and to request some financial support from the City Mr. Sabby stated the City of Spring Lake Park set up a task force to review the needs of the commun�ty and had representatives from the schools, clergy and Police �epartments on the task force He stated they vrent through an extensive procedure and one of the problems that came up time and time again was ,7uvenile delinquency. He stated ihey felt a concept of prevention shoulcl be developed anu this is the bas�s for their program. REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1979 PAGE 8 Mr. Sabby then reviewed their proposed famtly service program and what items it would cover. He stated there would be an advtsory board and an evaluation process on an on-going basis. Mr. Sabby stated they are looking at $25,000 as the amount they will need to function on a part-t�me basis for one year. He stated Dr. Gilbertson, clinical psychologist, has agreed to work with them in terms of being a consultant and will mo m tor the case loads. Mr. Sabby stated they felt fund�ng should be a shared responsibility with the State, County and local governments and other orga m zations. He stated they hoped � to receive some funds through the Youth Intervention Funding program. Councilwoman Moses asked if they could foresee that this would be the only year they would request funding. Mr. Sabby stated he felt they would have to come back next year with a similar request, 6ut hoped they would be successful and could provide facts and stat�stics. Mayor Nee questioned what the evidence is that counseling has any effect on the tssues they raise. Mr. Sabby felt they were unique in that is only the second center where they nave focused attention at an earlier age. He stated in this area, there couldn't be any statistics. Mayor Wee asked some of the problems they would be dealing with. Mr. Sabby stated it could be in the area of s�ngle parents, on commum cation in the family, child abuse, etc. Mayor Nee asked if he felt there was something they could say or do that would correct the situation. Mr. Sabby felt it is a matter of getting people together and communicating. Counc�lman Barnette felt an example was in the area of alcoholism where they are finding out that they �ust can't deal with the alcohol�c, but have to deal with the entire family hls. Carlson feit they should consider the cost of treatment centers where a lot of money is being spent and thought the concept of prevention should be considered. Counc�lman Schneider asked how they would get to the people who needed the help. Mr. Sabby felt this would be done throu9h the schools, clergy, etc. Councilman Fitzpatr�ck stated one of the problems he has is that they do have organ7zat�ons wh�ch have succeeded and have a very good track record and the Council has been tight-fisted as far as support. He stated Mr. Sabby's presentation was persuasive as far as the need, but felt, basically, it isn't City business. He stated they have had appeals from other groups in the past which they haven't funded. Ms. Carlson stated the problem is that the City says it is the school's respons�bility and the school says it is the C�ty's responsibility and maybe what cit�es and schools have to cons�der is some of the human needs as a combined and shared responsibility. Councilman Fitzpatrick pointed out that he was sure they are aware that this �sn't as much the C�ty's responsibility as other levels of government. Counc�lwoman Moses stated she sees a real need, but didn't know �f tt is the City's responsibility. She stated, knowing other organizations have asked for support, the recommendation of the Planning Commission left her a little confused because they recommended approval and also recommended the Council look at these proposals. � Ms. Carlson explained that the Chairman of the Planning Commission was aware of other requests for fundin9 and he had added the recommendation that there should 6e some stipulattons that all of the programs be looked at. Mr, Quresh�, City Manager, stated a few years ago when the Council received the same kind of request they took the approach that these should be prioritized � REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1979 PAGE 9 Mr. Qureshi stated the CETA program then came out and provided some of the funding and now since some of thts funding has been lost, the Council has to look to see what they wish to continue. He felt every program should be scrutim zed on the same basis and the question is whether or not they should be �n t M s ktnd of service. He felt if they got involved in this type of fund�ng, they should look at a more comprehensive approach. � MQTION by Counc�lman Barnette to table any act�on at this time and request the Human Resources Commisston prioritize some of these requests and report back to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously. ' � that all MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the m�nutes of the Planning Coinmission Meeting of July 25, 1979. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously SIDERATION OF EXECUTIDN OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF FRIDLEY AND ANOKA MOTION 6y Councilman Fitzpatr�ck to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter tnto the agreement between the City and the Anoka County Communications Workshop pertaining to funding of a Coordinator. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. DERATION OF NSP EASEMENT THROUGH LOCKE PARK ALONG RAILROAD TRACKS Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated t M s proposal would eliminate the NSP easement along the south side of Locke Park, except for the 10 feet needed for the local d�stribution line, and all the po�ti�er lines would be moved on the north side of the park. He stated the City would be compensated for the easement in the amount of $89,3D4. Councilman Barnette asked about the damage to the trees. Mr. Qureshi stated, along the property that borders Pennzoil, there are some large trees that will be effected. He stated, however, the area that is heavily used by the citizens wouldn't have much impact from removal of the trees. He feli the moving of thts easement would have a beneficial effect for the residents on the South of Locke Park. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize the execution of the deed, sub�ect to the stipulations as out1ined in a letter from NSP to Mr. Qureshi dated July 26, 1979. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. LUTION N0. 91-1979 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WATER MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No 91-1979. by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all vottng aye, Mayor the motion carried unantmously. � ING ON Seco�ded Nee declared ASSESSMENT MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolutton No. 92-1979. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously. ION N0. 93-1979 DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF T MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 93-1979. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1979 PAGE IO MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 94-1979. 5econded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carr�ed unam mously. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolut�on No. 95-1979. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unan�mously. 197 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Counc�lman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, motion carried unanimously APPOINTMENT: CITY EMPLOYEE: E E OF TEMPORARY IMP Resolution No. 96-1979. Seconded by all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to concur with the City Manager's appointment of. NAME POSITION SALARY EFFECTIVE DATE REPLACES Lois F. Peterson Clerk/Secretary $762/ Agust 6, 1979 Inez Kapala 2922 - 6th Avenue N. Publ�c Works month Anoka, MN 55303 Maintenance Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P4ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CLAIP1S �40TION by Councilwoman Moses to authorize payment of Claims No. 203E12 through 213V05. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES 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 i�ee declared the motion carr�ed una m mously. ESTMATES: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the estimates as submitted. Patch, Erickson, Madson, Inc. 2311 Wayzata Blvd. Minneapolis, MN Partial Estimate��r5 - �uly supervision Mu m cipal Garage Add. Kenko, Inc. 8275 Central N. E, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 Partial Estima�e �`1 - S•.nitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer Pro,7ect �127: $ 250 00 $293,001.36 L__, 1 1 u � � , REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1979 Seconded by Councilwoman Moses Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT FOR FRIENDSHIP WITH THE CITY OF FOURMIES, FRANCE: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize the Mayor to enter into the Contract of Friendship with Fourm�es, France. Seconded by Councilman F�tzpatr�ck. Mr. Quresht, City Manager, brought it to the Council's attention that there is some expenditure of City funds and wanted to make sure they were aware of this. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye> and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously. RECEIPT OF BIDS AND AWAR�ING OF CONTRACT FOR AN AIR TANK COMPRESSOR PAGE 11 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the bids for an air tank compressor Metro Fire Extinguisher Co. 10548 York Avenue So. Bloomington,MN 55431 $16,758.00 Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated it ts recommended the bid be awarded to the Metro-Fire Extinguisher Company in the amount of $16,758. MOTION by Councilman Barnette to award the bid to the Metro-Fire Extinguisher Company in the amount of $16,758. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unantmously. Mr, Qureshi stated he wanted to make sure the Council is aware they will be proceedtng with the quotation to purchase the air bottles in the amount of $1,372. MOTION by Councilman F�tzpatrick to authorize the purchase of the air bottles in the amount of $1,372. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all votin9 aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. AD�OURNMENT P90TION by Counc�lman Barnette to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by Council- woman Moses. Upon a vo�ce vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Mee declared the motion carried unantmously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of August 6, 1979 ad�ourned at 11:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carole Haddad - Secy. to the City Council �''u-,'� �'�-,ca�fla-�__ Approved �0 79 �i�'� �` " � ,__� ��-� WILLIAM �. NEE �,G(AYOR