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12/01/1980 - 00013377� , .,I L.J THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRI�LEY CITY COUNCIL OF DECE��1BER 1, 1980 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley C�ty Council was called to order at 7•37 p.m. by Mayor Nee. PLE�GE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Nee, Councilman Barnette, Councilman Schneider, and Councilman Fitzpatrick Councilwoman Moses REGl1LAR MEETING, OCTDBER 27 MOTION by Councilman Barnette to approve the m�nutes as presented Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all votin9 aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 17, 1980• MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda as submttted. Seconded by Counc�lman Schneider. Upon a voice vete, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUhI, VISITDRS: There was no response from the audience under this item of business. OLD BUSINESS: FOOT ALLEY, 6D00 BLOCK BETWEEN 2ND f�lOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the second read�ng of Ordinance No. 723 and adopt tt on t��e second read�ng and pu6l�sh. Secoroded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared i.he motion carried unanimously. EP4ENT E MOTION by Councilman Fttzpatrick to wa�ve the second reading of Ordinance No. 724 and adopt it or the second reading and publish. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all votin9 aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously. ORDINANCE N0. 725 TO VACATE SIX FOOT ALLEY EASEMENTS, OAK GROVE AND MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the second reading of Ord�nance No. 725 and adopt it on the second reading and pu6lish. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unantmously. �U3 �,�, � � REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 1980 I PAGE 2 9, BERLIN ADDITION P�OTION by Counctlman Fitzpatrick to waive the second reading of Ordinance Plo. 726 and adopt it on the second reading and publish. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mc�tion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE N0. 727 TO VACATE ALLEY AND THREE STREETS, BLOCKS 2, 3, 4 � AND 5, BERLIN AODITION, BURLINGTON NORTHERN• MOTION by Councilman F�tzpatrick to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 727 and adopt �t on the second reading and publish. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT, PS #BO-02, REGISTE TRANSFER RAILWAY (TABLED 11-17-80): Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated he had a meeting with four representa- tives of the ratlroad and felt some progress had been made. He stated there was a lengthy dtscusston about the �ssues and it was his under- standing one of the ob,7ections they had was the a7ternate route of the b�keway/walkway. Ne stated this item has now been finalized and there would'nt be an alternate route, only a final route. Mr. Herrick stated, in regar•ding to granting of the easements, it has been the City's policy that easements of this type would not effect the setbacks or the size of the buildings that can be placed on the property. He stated the amount taken for easements will be considered both for set- back and lot coverage purposes. Mr. Herrick stated the question of the park fee, tf one was paid at this ' time, was if there would be any additional park fee at the time the building permit was issued. Mr. Herrick stated he has advised them the park fee is a one time fee. Mr. Herrick stated he believed there are representatives of the rail- road present this evening and there may be some questions. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, outlined the property in quest�on which is a section along 73rd and University Avenues conststin9 of three tracts, A, B, and C. He stated, during the Planntng Commission's review of this property, certain st�pulations were raised. One of the stipu7a- tions was the establishment of an easement for an additional street and a bikeway/walkway right-of-way along 73rd. He stated it was determir.ed that an additional 10 feet was required in Tract A to provide additional street easement for five lanes and a 15 foot bikeway/walkway easement along 73rd. Also, the �dentification of the normal 66 foot street right-of-way in Tract C and a 15 foot 6ikeway/walkway paralleling the right-of-way and providing a north/south b�keway/walkway process. Mr Flora stated a 15 foot bikeway/walkway along University Avenue has been previously discussed, however, it has been determined that the City would plan for a bikeway/walkway paralleling the service drive and would not require the 15 foot 6ikeway/walkway easement along University Avenue, however, the easement along 73rd would remain. Mr. Wayne Serkland, representing the Soo Line Railroad, stated, from , their standpoint, there is an additional problem and he didn't see any wrttten Plann mg Commission order as to what would be requtred in this plat. He stated they would agree to the bikeway/walkway ease- ment and have assurances this can 6e used in the setback. Mr. Serkland 3�y:� �EGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 1980 PAGE 3 stated the service drive actually exists as a 50 foot street so it does involve another 16 feet, �n order to obtain a width of 66 feet, however, they weren't aware of this until the middle of last week. Mr. Serkland stated, from the Soo Line's standpo�nt, if they were to take 8 feet from Tract A and 8 feet from Tract B, �t would be quite a substantial amount from Tract A because of the size of this parcel. He felt it would be difficult tf they have to ded�cate another 16 feet along that parcel and didn't know what type of structure they could construct. He felt the frontage roads in many ar�as are probably 50 feet and with the access ' off 73rd, there was going to be adequate streets. Mr. �eff Schmidt, representing Northwestern Railroad, stated the 50 foot easement for the service drive was dedtcated to the City some time ago. He stated he has heard no indication from the Planning Commission on the intent of widening this street. He stated he spoke w�th Mr. Flora this morning as he wasn't clear where the additional 16 feet would come from, all from Tract B or some from Tract A and some from Tract B. Mr Schmidt stated Mr. Flora indicated the reason for widem ng the easement was for curbing and snow storage space to the side of the roadway, Mr. Sch,�idt felt the 15 foot easement along the west side of Tract B for the bikeway/walkway could actually be used in the winter for snow storage as there wouldn't be any b�kes using the 6ikeway during the winter. Ne also questioned the necessity for widening the roadway. Mr. Schmidt stated they are agreeable to the bikeway/walkway easement and payment of the 3% park fee, but would ob,7ect to the roadway easement and thinks Council should consider the necessity of that easement in light of the circumstances. He stated they are in agreement on the setback issue and understand there will 6e no future dedication He stated their concern would bet�f the�� dezidecito sell off Parcel B in tracts, there would be no future taking of a park fee connected with this subdivision. � Mr. Qureshi, City Ma;�ager, felt the City is in agreement with all the items, with the exception of the easement along University Avenue. He stated the City would only require a park Fee once and no su6sequent park fee, if Parcel B �s subdivided. Mr. Serkland felt the same would hold true with Parcel A and a park fee would only be pa�d once, even if it was subdivided. P1r. Quresh� stated, basically, on the park fee they have taken the assessed value and allowed a 20% increase for inflation and took 3% of this amount which would make a total park fee of $27,600. P1r. Serkland felt this figure has gone up s�nce the Planning Commission meeting. He stated he recogm zes the community has a leg�timate need for these bike trails, but questions if they have the legal right to acquire them, however, they are willing to give the easement and pay the park fee. Mr. Qureshi stated staff would recommendation approval of the plat with the following stipulations. (1) That there be a 15 foot bikeway/walkway easement along the service road and on 73rd Avenue, (2) There will be a 10 foot ded�cation of street right-of-way along 73rd tn Tract A, (3) There would be 25 feet given on the corners (a triangular ptece) of Tract A and B at 73rd Avenue, (4) There would be no additional r�ght-of-way along the service road, except in the area where �t starts moving away from Universtty Avenue and only 8 feet whould be taken on Parcel B, and (5} That a park fee � of $27,600 be paid. �(�6 REGULAR f4EETING OF DECEMBER 1, 1980 PAGE 4 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the final plat, PS #80-02, Reg�stered Land Survey as filed by Minnesota Transfer Ratlway with the stipulations, No. 1 through 5, as noted above. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously CONSIDERATION OF DAY CARE CENTER APPLICATIDN - MR. AND MRS. PAPKE TABLED 11/17/80 Councilman Schneider stated Mr. and Mrs. Papke were unable to attend the meeting this evening, however, the C�ty Attorney was asked if he had researched the matter of the locks at the Papke's day care center. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated he has examined the Fire Code and discussed this matter with Chief Aldr�ch. Further, he has reviewed some opinions and correspondence from the State Fire Marshall's Office. Mr. Herrick stated he is of the op�nion the Fire Code does apply to this situation, as far as the day care center is concerned. He stated he is also of the opinion that Chief Aldrich, in acting in this capacity, is an extension of the State Fire Marshall as the code is a State Code; rather than a local ordinance. He felt the City shouldn't waive the requirement because it �s a State requirement, and if the Papke's wish to ask for a waiver or variance, they should do it directly to the State Fire Marshall's Office. Mr. Herrick stated he would obtain a written opinion for the Council quot�ng the sections of the code and also an opinion from the Fire Marshall's Office. Councilman Schneider stated he would like the wr�tten opinion from Mr. Herr�ck, however, because Mr. and Mrs. Papke are not present this evening, he would suggest tabl�ng action on this �tem until next week. MOTION by Counctlman Schneider to ta61e this mtrem to the next Council meeting. Seconded 6y Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. RECEIVING CATV COMMISSIDN MINUTES OF NO�EMBER 13, 1980. COfdSIDERATION OF CATV COMMISSION BEING INCREASED FROP1 FIVE TO NINE MEMBERS: Mayor Nee stated there is a recommendation from the Cable Television Comm�ssion to increase the�r members from 5 to 9, however, the composition of the Commtssion is prov�ded for in the franchise ordinance. Councilman Schnetder asked if the Commission could form ad hoc committes so they cou7d accc�mplish what they are after, without changing the franchise ordinance. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, felt it was an inherent power they have to establish comr�i ttes. Mr. Qureshi, City Planager, stated the ad hoc committes is a mechantsm the Commission could use and asked if staff should encourage them to move in thts directlon. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to direct staff to discuss the possibility of ad hoc committes with the Cable Televtsion Commtssion. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. '-1 i ' 11 � � , � REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 1980 CONSI�ERATION OF CATV BUDGET AND AGREEMENT PAGE 5 ��� Mr. Mark Scott, Chairperson for the Anoka County Workshop, appeared before the Council regarding a request for operating expenses for the fiscal year 1981 Mr. Scott stated the amount requested, $15,235, is primarily for the coordinator's salary and only the�r absolute costs such as telephone and �nsurance. He stated all other costs are raised by donations. He stated Northern Cablevision provides them with the sutdio space and equipment, raw tape, and equipment maintenance. He stated work has been done by volunteers and they are getting better support from the commun�ty and felt it would continue through next year and, w�thout the workshop, he didn't see much use of the pu6lic access channel. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, asked if they had an overall budget for 1981 and felt they should subm�t totals and where they expect to raise funds from other sources. He felt they should work on a total budget showing past revenues and the future revenues they anticipate and, if the City is to continue funding the workshop, would recommend the agreement date 6e changed so that tt comes during the Council's revtew of the City Budget so they are able to look at total priorities. Ms. Barbara Hughes stated the workshop does have a 6udget committee that is developtng the total budget for the workshop. She stated this is something they can predict reasonable well. She felt it was tmportant the Council act on this request reasonably soon as the workshop does have grant proposals out. She stated it seems it would be to the betterment of the workshop and City to meet the�,July budgeting period, however, the revenues aren't going to be that well-known at that time of year. She stated they are in a better position now to know the estimates on the franchise fee simply bacause they will 6e operating on what they know the subscriptton rate will be. She stated the �eople in the workshop are dedicated to raising money for all the things they are going to do. She stated the ma�or draw6ack in using the access channel is training the people. She urged the Counci7 not to delay too much longer on thts request, and hoped they would vote this ev�ning 6ecause she felt it was a reasonable request. Mr. Qureshi stated he can sympathtze w�th Ms. Hughes argument, but the adminsistration �s forced to make pro�ections and estimates in June and submit the budget and have it publtshed in July and clearly the �nformation recetved in PJovember or December would be more valid than the pro�ections made tn July. He stated the City's budget process cannot be changed and would suggest the workshop change their budgeting period. He stated he would suggest the Council look at the total picture and other needs and m�ke the decision on that basis, and the allocations of funds should be prioritized. He stated, generally, the Counctl has taken the policy of not considering items after the budget process. He felt the Council may wish to look at what other demands they have on the franchise fee to prtoritize this request. Mayor Mee stated he felt they are almost at an irreduci6le minimum and the question now is whether or not they provtde fundtng in the amount requested. Councilman Schneider stated in all likelihood he would support this budget, 6ut would feel more comfortable in knowing how much money they have and something more firm on what funds would be coming in and to see what costs they would 6e fac�ng for the franchise renewal. Councilman Fitzpatrick stated it seems they are talking about under what circumstances the Counc�l w�ll be doing something, whether they are going to do it with a document from the administration or do tt on the request of the Comim'ssion. He indicated he would have no ob�ection to tabling th�s request, but would rather have it back in one week instead of waiting two weeks. ��� REGULAR MEETING OF DECF�1GER 1, 1980 PAGE 6 MOTION by Councilman Schne�der to tahle this request from the Anoka County Workshop and direct the administration to bring forth estimates of revenues from the franchise fee, existing balances and estimated staff costs. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P4ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. The Council then received the minutes of the Cable Television Commission Meeting of November 13, 1980. N0. 124-1980 CERTIFYING THAT THE PRE-R A�E BEEN SATISFIED Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, subm�tted copies of the changed maps for the Council's review. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated the land use map and primarily the housing and potential housing maps were changed. Counctlman Schnedier stated the relolution states the plan was considered and accepted, but not adopted, and questtoned this wording. Mr. Flora stated the Metropolitan Council woll have their review of the Comprehensive Plan and then submit their comments and it will then come back to the Council for final adopt�on. Councilman Schneider asked Mr. Herrick if he was comfortable with this procedure. Mr. Herrick, C�ty Attorney, indicated he was and liked the present mapping system. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 124-1980. Seconded by Councilman Qarnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carrted una m mously, RE50LUTION N0. 125-1980 TO A�vERTISE FOR BI�S FOR REPA�IR ON WELL N0. 10. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated Well No. 10 is one of the shallow wells and, therefore, has a screen on it because of the sand and gravel tn this area. He stated the screens have become plu9ged �vith encrustations and are losing productivity and, therefore, �his resolution �s requested for repair work. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 125-19�0. Seconded by Councilinan Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the rnotion carried unanimously. VIiVG BIDS AND AWARDING COPdTRACT FOR 1981 I OPENED NOVEMBER 21, 1980 AT 11:00 AM : MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the bids for a 1981 Industrial Type Tractor. Long Lake Ford P4idway Tractor L-Z Company, Inc. Tractor & Equip. Co. Br�and Name of Tractor Massey Fergusen Ford 531LCG Ford 531C1G Total Cost 16,540.00 13,986.00 13,828.00 Less Trade-In fJet Cast Delivery Date Brand Name of Broom 2,987.00 13,562.00 15 days ARO Sweepster 3,650.00 10,336.00 90-120 days MB Model HT Total Cost 2,010.00 3,28F3.00 3,850.00 9f978.00 60-120 days ' , , MB Model HT Wafer 3,160. Cable Wrap 3,510 Sweepster 3,035 with tractor � REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 1980 (BIDS FOR 19�i1 INDUSTfkIAL TYPE TRACfOR CONTINUE�): Brand Name of Plow Blade Total Cost Delivery Date Grand Total Bid Bond Addttions: Calbe Wrap Cone L-Z Company, Inc L-Z 1,415.00 10 days ARO $16,987.00 3,435.00 Fed, Mutual Ins. PAGE 7 Long Lake Ford Tractor Made Locally 1,780.00 90-120 days $15,404.00 5% Fed. Mutual Ins. 360.00 : �C�J Mtdway Tractor & Equip. Co. General uJelding 1,600.00 with tractor 1,000.00 Amer. Hardware Seconded by Councilman Barnette, Upon a votce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to award the bid for one 1981 Industrial Type Tractor to the low bidcler, Midway Tractor and Equipment Company, in the amount of $18,938. Seconded by Councilman Barnette Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 25, 1°80 M07ION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the 6ids for animal control and award the contract to the low bidder, MAPSI, 506 - llth Avenue No., Minneapol�s. � BID 80N� B�JARDING PATROL AN I �+IAL DESTROYING INJURED ANIMAL/ BITE CASE � Blaine Midway All Pets 10911 Rad�sson P.d. N.E. Blaine, MN 55434 Certifi ed check for $1,000.00 948 Days $3,792.00 �4.00/day 1040 Hours $14,560.00 $14.00/hour No Charge 64 calls $896.00 $14.00/call MAFS? 5QG - llth Ave. No. Mpls: , F1N �5411 Certified check for $875.00 948 Days $3,792 DO $4.00/day 1040 Hours $11,440.00 $11.00/hour 138 Animals $828.00 $6.D0/an�mal 64 calls �704.OD $11.00/hour SPECIAL SERVICE 64 calls 64 calls $896.00 $704 00 $1a.00/call $11.OD/hour Any animals termed livestock - dead or alive $17.00 per hour- Board �4.00 per day Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ��o REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 1980 CLAIMS. PAGE 8 M�TION by Councilman Schneider to authorize payment of Claims No. 319F01 ihrough 32oZ02. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the licenses as su6mitted and as on f�le in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a vo�ce vote, all vot�ng aye, hlayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ESTIMATES. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the estimates as submitted. Smith, �uster, Feikema, Malmon & Haskv�tz 1250 Builders Exchange Bldg. h1inneapolis, Minnesota 55402 For legal services rendered for the month of October, 1980 N.D.H. Asphalt, Inc. 700 Industry Avenue N.W_ Anoka, Minn. 55303 FINAL Est. No. 4- Street Imp. Pro�ect St. 1980-1 FINAL Esi. No. 3- Street Imp. Pro�ect St. 1980-2 Alexander Construction Co. 14561 Johnny Cake Ridge Road Apple Valley, MfJ 55124 FINAL Cst. No. 1- Street Imp. Pro�ect St. 1980-3 Slurry Kote Service, Inc. 21480 - 147th Avenue North Box 221 Rogers , MN 55374 Payment of l0i retainage - 1980 Slurry Kote Pro�ect �26,485.76 $17,366.27 $ 2,44D.00 $43,852.03 $80,906.14 $ 1,OB5.00 Seconded by Councilman Schnetder. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Plee declared the motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATION METRO WASTE CONTRUL COMMISSION APPOIPdTMENT TO SERVE ON ADVISORY BOAR� � ' MOTION by Councilman Schnedier to receive the communication dated November 21, , 19F30 from the Metropolitan Waste Control Comm�ssion. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ��t 1 REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 1980 PAGE 9 Mayor Nee asked if they could have a staff person serve on this advisory board. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated he felt Council would be the firs;: choice, however, �f it is the Council's desire, a staff person could attend. MOTION by C4uncilman Schne�der to direct that the C�ty Manager or his designee to be the City's representative on the Adv�sory Board of the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission. Secanded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ' ED KASPSZAK - CABLE TELEUISIDN COMMTSSION MEMBER. Mr. Kaspzak stated he was watching the Council meeting on Cable Television and despite the weather, came down to the meeting because he thinks it is important that the conversattons made regarding Cable Television Commission members and remarks on funding the workshop, in his �udgment, weren't entirely accurate. He feels there is a lot of information the Counc�l doesn't have and he wanted to put on the record. Mr. Kaspszak stated, in watching the meetings on Cable Television, he cannot always hear the Council meinbers and thinks it is �mportant their remarks are being heard. He stated, in terms of the number of inem6ers of the Cable Commission, that cable television is movtng so fast and swiftly and, as a responsible Comm�s- ston member, and pointed out he is not speaking for the Commission only as a member, the recommendation was made to increase the members because of what is happe m ng in the field of cak�le television. Mr Kaspszak stated it has been suggested that wtthin five years, the technology of cable will advance more than televiston, as we know it ,7ust at the end of World War II. He stated this is not a temporary situation and recognizes it is d�fficult to get people to become members of the Ca61e Commission. He stated it takes new members a full year to ass�milate all new technology and new regulations. He stated the C�ty can either hire expensive legal counsel or the other alternative � of adding four add�tional Commiss�on members, some which might be inexperienced, to t�ring the new franchise up to "snufifi". He stated this is a very serious situation and not done properly, could damage the City. He stated that none of the Comm�ss�on members knew th�s item was on the agenda. Mr. Kaspszak stated the Ctty needs a n�ne member Commiss�on because of a medlum that �s revolutionary. He stated you aren't talking about 30 or 54 channels, 6ut about 110 channels. He stated the re-negotiated franchises are gotng 15 years throughout the country and didn't want the City committed to a 15 year program that is badly done. He stated they are lookin9 for an additional four members and what it will cost the City is only the addrtional $7.50 a month, and they would look at that tn lieu of consultants. He f=1t, �f they d�dn't yet the addittonal members, they would have to hire a consultant as cable television is big business. Co��ncilman Schneider questioned the difference in four additional Commtss�on members as opposed to four additional members of an ad hoc committee. Mr. Kaspszak stated there are so many facets and cable television today is not one of entertainment, but is one of utility, one of conven�ence, and one of service, and no one, except those close to the situation, understands this. Councilman Schneider stated he is not argutng about thz additional help, 6ut why must they be members of the Commission, instead of a committee m�mber. � Mr. Kaspszak stated they want to get Commission members to learn what cable television is about and then go out and actually get involved in the process of runntng the Commtssion whtch tncludes research and might include trips out of the City. k� � REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 19II0 PAGE 10 Mayor fJee felt there ts some prem�um to be placed on flexibtlity especially when it is moving as fast as Mr. Kaspszak says. He stated the Corrom ssion has a great deal of flex�bility in that they can set-up ad hoc committes as they see fit. He stated, if it �s locked �nto the franchise, you have to 90 through the hearing process to change the amount of inembers and who is to determine what number of members would be oes�. Mr. Kaspszak stated he felt a Com,ns��`ron' mem6er �roulcl be enc5re responsive and take a better attitude and didn't think on a volunteer on a committee basis, they would be responsive. Mr. Kaspszak felt there was a difference in being an appointed member of the Commission rather than serving on an ad hoc committee, as the ad hoc comm�ttee shares no responsibility, and the Comm�ss�on member does. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, there is a fixed structure for certain Commissions and the number of mPmhers and a mechan�sm is provided for ad hoc committees and the Commisston can appo�nt as many people as they war�t for these committees. Mr. Kaspszak stated what they are looking for is help, not asking for a consultant or �ull staff, but asking only for four additional members. Councilman Schneider stated the Commission can go out and get additional people and didn't see what difference it made if they are members of the Cable Television Commission or members o` a commir.�ee. Mr. Kaspszak stated this is not an ordinary Commission, but ts so d�fferent and unique and will effect Fridley so dramatically and asked Council not to dismiss this thing and felt they had to move fast. Mr. Kaspszak stated maybe the directton that came from the Commission for additional members was misdirected and they should ask for a committment of staff and outside help, then the budget wouldn't suffice. He stated what is happening �n cable television is very technical and revolutionarg and dtdn't want anyone saying, ten years from now, that the reason the City got a lousy franchise was because the Commission didn't do it's ,7ob. He stated he is herc to tell them the whole procedure could be in trouble financially, and speaking as one member and not to bc�miscons`rued that he is speaking for the Comim ssion, thinks it is important for the Council to remember that the purpose of the franch�se fee of 5°! was specif�cally written into the ordinance that th�s was dedicated to take care ot Commission's expenses, but prtmarily to develop publ�c access. He felt the Commission was recept�ve and asked the Council to take another look at at. ADJOURNh1ENT : MOTION by counctlman Fitzpatr�ck to ad,7ourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilinan Schrieider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously and the Regular P1eeting of the Fridley City Councii of December 1, 1980 ad�ourned at 9 38 p. m. Respectfully subinitted, � � ��� � Carole Haddad Secy. to the City Council Approved: December 15, 1980 ( "',�` '��.��.` �� Williarn J. Mayor ��"`"� Nee � , ,