Loading...
06/02/1980 - 00013523����U THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITH COUNCIL OF JUNE 2, 1980 The Regular Meeting of the Fridiey City Council was cailed to order at 7•37 p.m. by Mayor Nee. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nee, Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilwoman Moses, Councilman Schne�der and Councilman Barnette MEMBERS ABSENT None APPROVAL OF MINl1TES. BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING, M�'tY 12, 1980: MOTION by Councilman Barnette to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee de- clared the motton carrted unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING MEETING, MAY 12, 1980: MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to approve the mtnutes as presented. Seconded by Counci7man Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee de- clared the motion carried unanimously. CONTINUED BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING, MAY 19, 1980 , MOTION 6y Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded , by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. REGULAR MEETING, MAY 19, 1980. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the minutes, w�ih the following amer�dment. Page 3, paragraph 3, line 6, elim�nate the words "unattractive and a" and substitute the words "an attractive". Seconded by Councilwoman Moses Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: The followin9 three items were added: (1) Receipt of a Petition Regarding Traffic Pro6lems on Quincy Street near 67th. (2) Request by the V.F.W. Post 363 for a Permit for a Fireworks Display. (3) Consideration of Estimate for Bud Johnson Construction Company for North Park. MOTIDN by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda with the above three additions. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM. VISITORS: There was no response from the audience under thts item of business. � OLD BUSINESS: CONSIDERATION OF ISSUANCE OF Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, requested this ttem be considered later �n the � � � ?/� � � �I REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 2, 1980 PAGE 2 agenda since Mr. Lenhart, owner and operator of the Canter6ury Pub, was not present at this time. NEW BUSINESS: RECEIVING PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MAY 21. 1 ON OF REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP r80-D3. TO ALLOW Mr. Flora, Public Works �irector, stated this ts a request for a special use permit to allow the construction of a 22 x 22 foot accessory building for storage of a boat and car at 290 Ely Street. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this special use permit. MOTION by Councilman Fttzpatrick to concur with the recommendation of the Plamm �g Commission and grant special use permit, SP ;#80-D3. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of P1ay 21, 198D. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. FRI Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated a request was received from Charlies in Fridley to approve an extension of the variance for their sign. He pointed out this business has changed ownership and the original two years allowed for this sign has expired. It was the feeling of the Council this matter should be referred to the Planning Commission. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, felt this could be done, with a grace period 9iven for the sign. MOTIDN by Councilwoman Moses to refer this matter to the Planning Commission and allow Charlies in Fridley a 60 day grace period for this sign. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee de- clared the motion carr�ed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF FIRE FIGHTING MUTUAL AID CONTRACT WITH ANDOVER. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement w�th the North Suburban Mutual Aid Assoctatton for the inclus�on of Andover in this Association Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ON N0. 55-1980 ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS, 81ST AU lll"lICTTV I�1lrl.11lr T/� AAllT1.l CTIIrrT 1.1_ 'l�l/l� _ Councilwoman Moses asked if there is a certain allocation of streets in the City which may be designated as State Atd streets. Mr Qureshi, City Manager, stated at this time about 20% of the City streets can 6e designated as such. MOTION by Councilman Barnette to adopt Resolution No. 55-1980. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P9ayor Nee declared the motton carried unantmously. ��� REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 2, 1980 PAGE 3 MOTION by Counc�lman Fitzpatrick to receive the communications from Faegre and Benson and Piper, Jaffray and Hopwood Seconded by Councilwoman Moses Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 56-1980. Seconded by Counc�lman Schneider. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, quest�oned if all the property wou]d be under one ownership. Mr. Jerry Simer, President of Simer Pump Company, stated the property is under one ownership and would be maintained as one parcel. He stated this was one of the st�pulations in gettin9 the building permit. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated he rev�ewed all the �nstruments for this industrial revenue bond sale and found them to be well drafted and �n com- pliance w�th the State statutes and specifically set forth the limits or liabil�t�es in terms of fi nancial obligation, and, in case of a problem with the 6onds, the City in any event, will not assume any respons�6ility. Mr. Brunsell, City Clerk, stated the letter from Piper, Jaffray and Hopwood indicates the pro�ect is feasible and the letter from Faegre and Benson indicates ihe pro�ect meets the State statute requirements. UPDN A VOICE �OTE TAI<EN ON THE ABOUE MOTION, ali voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously ON N0. 57-1980 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING SIGNING THE AGREEP1ENT HING WORKING CONDITIONS, WAGES AND HOURS OF EP1PLOYEES OF THE C MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 57-1980. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Councilman 6arnette questioned how the pay for volunteer firefighters is negotiated. Mr. Brunseil stated most years this was covered in the contract, however, they now deal directly with the City Manager. The preseht compensa- tton received is $5.75 per call. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the volunteer firefighters also have pension benefits. Mr. Brunsell pointed out a volunteer firefighter tivho had 20 years of service would receive a pension of about $196/month, UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENTS CITY EMPLOYEES: MOTION by Counc�lman Barnette to concur with the following promottonal ap- pointments by the C�ty ��lanager. NAME Kenneth Wilkinson POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY EXPLANATION Dep. Public June 3, 1980 �2,295/ Sgt. to Dep. Safety Dir. P"onth Public Safety Director James I3ankston Pol�ce �une 3, 1980 $,852.50/Officer to Corporal Month Corporal , � r � �, �� �� 1 � REGULAR MEETING OF Jl1NE 2, 1980 APPOINTMENTS: CITY EMPLOYEES: (CONTINUED) NAME Waldemar Olsen PAGE 4 POSITION EFFECTIVE DATE SALARY EXPLANATION Police June 3, 1980 $1,922.50/ Officer to Corporal Month Corporal Gary Lenzmeier Police June 3, 1980 $1,352.50/ Officer to Corporal Month Corporal Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a votce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously. CLAIMS. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to authortze payments of Claims No. 133520 through 151938. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ESTIMATES: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the estimates as submitted w�th the addition of estimate for Bud Johnson Contruction Company for North Park in the amount of $45,450. Halvorson Construction 4227 - 165th Avenue N. E. Wyoming, MN 55092 Part�al Est. #3 - 1980 Misc. Concrete Curb & Gutter Contract Bud Johnson Construction Co. 7300 France Ave. So. Mpls., MN 55435 Partial #1 - 4/1/80 - 5/2/8D Construction Contract fees for Spr�ngbrook LICENSES: $ 1,410.00 $45,450 00 MOTION 6y Councilman Barnette to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's Offtce, with the addition of the permit for a fireworks display as requested by the Fridley v.F.W. Post #363. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. I�ERATION �F ISSUANCE OF ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE RY PUB STABLED Mr. Brunsell, City Clerk, stated during this Counc�l meeting he had tried to contact Mr. Lenhart, owner and operator of the Canterbury Pub He stated he was able to contact Mrs. Lenhart and she stated her husband is not a61e to attend the meet�ng this evening as he couldn't get off work, but stated someone else would be present to represent him. Since no one was present representing Mr. Lenhart, Mayor Nee asked that Mr. Hill, Public Safety Director, present his test�mony for the record. � Mr. Hill stated the Police Department is recommending the Council deny renewal of the entertatnment license for the Canter6ury Pub, however, they are not recommending the other licenses be denied Mr. Hill stated in October, 1979, the Police Department rece�ved several complatnts from members of the public regarding alleged �llegal activities in relation to the entertainment l�cense and drinking violations � F; i; REGULAR MEETING OF �UNE 2, 1980 PAGE 5 Mr. Hill stated, based on these complaints, undercover officers visited this establishment on several different occasions and he reviewed the�r reports on the events that took place. Based on these observations, several arrests were made and photos taken As a result of these arrests, two male empioyees pleaded guilty to exposure and the owner, upon appearing in court on April 14, 1980, pleaded guilty to the charge of violation of the ordinance. Councilwoman f�oses stated she would prefer that Mr. Lenhart be here this even�n9, however, he was in violation of the ordinance and felt there was �ustification for denying the renewal of the entertatnment license. Councilman Schneider stated Mr. Lenhart was aware of the meeting this evening and an attempt was made to contact him. Mayor Nee stated that Ordinance No. 644, Section 607.05 states, in part, "violation of this ordinance shall be grounds for revocation or suspension of any and all licenses held on such premises" MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to deny renewal of the entertainment license for Canterbury Pub. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEI�ING PETITION #3-1980 RE: TRAFFIC PROBLEM ON QUINCY AT 67TH: Counciiwoman Moses siated residents have told her there have been several accidents on Quincy in the last few months and they are concerned about the traffic problem. She stated the petition is for blocking off the street or some other alternative. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to receive Petition �3 regarding the traffic problem on Quincy and refer this to the administration for study. Seconded by Councilman Barnette Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee de- clared the motion carried una m mously. AD�OURNMENT: MOTIDN by Council Barnette to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by Council- woman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously and the Regular Meeting of the Fr�dley City Council of June 2, 198D ad,7ourned at 8 25 p m. Respectfully submitted, .��A�-���� Carole Haddad Secy. to the City Council Approved: June 16, 1980 C����� ` ��-���_ William . Jee Mayor I I u , �