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04/06/1981 - 00013276'1 4� �� THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF APRIL 6, 1981 The Regular P�leeting of the Fridley C�ty Council was called to order at 7.40 p. m. by P4ayor Nee. PLE�GE �F ALLEGIANCE. Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the �1a9. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT PRESENTATION OF AWARD: Counc�lman F�tzpatrick, Councilwoman Moses, Mayor Nee, Councilman Schnetder, and Councilman Barnette ��G7Td CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - WAYNE WELCH, HUMAN RESOURCES COP1MISSION: Mayor fJee stated the Council wished to recognize Wayne Welch, who tendered his resignat�on, as a member of the Human Resources Commission, by issuing this certifi cate of appreciat�on. He stated the Commission members put in so much t�me and concern for the community, without compensation. He further stated Mr. Welch was unable to attend the meeting this evening as he was out of town, therefore, this certif�cate would be forwarded to him with the Council's and community's appreciation. AP,PROVAL OF NIINUTES REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 16, 1981: P4DTION 6y Councilman Schneider to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilwoman P1oses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGEi�DA: MOTION by Counc�lman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Counc�lman Schne�der. MOTIOIV by Councilwoman Ihoses to amend the agenda by addin9 "Consideration of a Resolut�on �eferr�ng Spec�al Assessment Pyaments for Serl�or Citizens" Seconded by Counc�lman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all votinc aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. UPON A UOICC VDTE TAKEN OfJ THE MAIN P90TION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unaimously. OPEN FORUM, VISITORS There was no response from the audience under this item of bustness. OLD 6USINESS: '� EONSIDERATION DF LOT SPLIT REQUEST, LS ',�,81-02, 7699 VIRON ROAD (FROSTOP — - - - ---- �--- -- - --.__� Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated this lot split was presented to the Plann�ng Commission who recommended approval of the request. Mr. Flora explained this split was accomplished a while back by the County and the City wasn't informed, and the attempt now is to get the lot split approved by the City so assessments can be split accordingly. 1 ' , REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1981 PAGE 2 Mr. Flora explained, in con�unction with th�s request for the lot split, the question came up regarding the improvement of Osborne Road and the construction of a loopback around the Frostop property to Osborne Road. P1r. Flora stated he had a meeting with the property owners involved and, essenttally, both parties agree the loopback provides no benefit at this time. He stated Mr. Harris felt if any property is taken, he should be compensated. Mr. Flora further stated Mr. Dahl is willing to work with � the City to obtain some acceptable agreement for the configuration of the road, but doesn't want to lose any property on the south of his parcel. He explained Mr. Dahl felt with future construct�on of a sidewalk on the property, thts parcel would become a very narrow piece. Mr Flora po�nted out the Planning Commssion recommended approval with the minority opinion that the City should do something about the commitment regarding the loopback. Councilwoman Moses asked Mr. Harris if he bought the property after it was split by the County. Mr. Harris stated he acquired interest in the property in 1970 and when a surveyor d�d sonte work last s-ummer to identfy the parcels correctly, it was found the description included the Frostop wh�ch, obviously, wasn't part of hts property. Mr. Harris stated, therefore, since 1370, he has been paying the special assessments for the Frostop property and felt this should be corrected. Mr. Harr�s stated, at the time thts lot split came before the Planntng Commission, there was an attempt to try and tie this to a proposed loopback. He explained, with the exception of one dissent�ng vote, the Commiss�on felt the lot split shouldn't be tied in with the loopback. He stated he can see no benefit to his property for the loopback and hasn't petttioned � for it and 6elieved the new owner of the Frostop hasn't petitioned for it either. He stated he felt the taking of the property by the City is not equitable and that he views the lot split request as corrective action and it should be granted to alleviate the inequity. Councilman Schneider asked if the lot split was granted before the road problem is resolved, if it creates additional problems. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated at some point in time, the property ad�oining Frostop w�ll proba6ly be sold and developed and there inay 6e a need for traffic improvement. He pointed out, with the proposed improvement of Osborn� Road, and construction of a median, traffic could only exit to the east on Osborne. He stated, if the property develops, and depending what ts its use, there probably would be a greater requirement for a loopback. Counc�lman Schneider stated the only matter now is that Mr. Harris wants the lot split to get the records straight, and questioned if this influences the loopback. Mr. Flora stated tt certainly would affect it in the future, parttcularly, the smaller parcel. Councilman Barnette stated he felt the mix-up occurred when the Frostop moved from their orig�nal location to this location on Dsborne Road. He pointed out that neither of the property owners wants the loop6ack. � MOTION uy Councilman Schneider to concur with the recommendations of the Plann�ng Comm ssion and grant LS #81-02. Seconded 6y Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ) ` ,� 1 �.�� �.- 2 REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1981 NEW BUSINESS. TO REPEAL OL� CHAPTER 103 �AND ONSIUERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PAGE 3 11.10 OF THE 0 Mr. Jim Htll, Public Safety Director, stated the proposed ordinance before the Council is, basically, one that has been drafted through the desire of many police officers tn the City. Mr. Nill explained, over a per�od of several years, there has been a noticable increase in the amount of dangerous weapons or instruments, such as clubs, wrist rockets, bows and arrows, etc., in possession of persons and they have found that the current firearms ordinance is outdated. Mr. Hill stated other ,7urisdictions have drafted stmilar ordinances to what is being proposed to the Council this evening. He pointed out there were cases in the City where weapons, such as bows and arrows, are used in 6ack yards and parks and pose a danger of firing the arrows across the road or right-of-way. He explained the City currently doesn't have an ordinance to assest in enforcing these situations. Councilman Schneider stated he can see daggers and dirks spelled out in Item 7, but questioned the term "knives". Mr. Hill stated it appears to 6e broad, but it is the same language found tn other ordinances. He� explained possession of a switch blade is an explicit violatton Mayor Nee quest�oned if possession of a hunting knife would be a violation. Mr. Hill stated hunting kn�ves are found under the defin�tion of illegal weapons, but possession itself wouldn't be a violation, unless the intent �s to do harm. Mayor Nee asked �f Section 103.04 permits private pol�ce to be armed. Mr. Hill stated it wouldn't, and if a private officer would be armed, he would need a permit to carry a weapon. Mayor Plee questioned if a bartk guard could carry a weapon. Mr. Hill stated he would be exempt, if he had an authorized State perrm t to rarry the weapon, as this ordinance does not provide for him to carry the weapon. Counc�lman Barnette questioned if a police officer is moonlighting as a bouncer or guard, if he can legally carry a firearm. P1r. Hill stated this is a much discussed issue. He explained the Assistant Attorney General feels the officer has no authortty outside his �urisdiction. P1r. Hill felt there was an exception to the rule and all legal f�ndings say this is not the case, and once they are a sworn off�cer, they have the �urisd�ction. Mr. H�11 stated, in regard to moonlighting, you will find legal opinions all the way to the Supreme Court that differ. Mayor Nee felt Section 103.04 should include those that would have a lawful reason to carry a weapon or have a State permit. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated the Council could pass the ordinance for first reading and he would meet wtth Mr. Hill to review some of the questions that have been raised before the time of a second reading. 1 ' 1 , � REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1981 PAGE 4 MOTION by Councilman Schne�der to waive the reading of the ordinance establ�shing a new Chapter 103 entitled "Weapons" and approve it upon first readtng; further, to direct the City Attorney to revtew this ordinance before �t is presented for second reading. Seconded 6y Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hill, Public Safety Director, stated the ordinance amar�ding Chapter � 11, Section 11.10, �tould change'the yvord "firearms" to "weapons" Councilman Schnetder questioned then if all weapons would requtre a$25 permit. Mayor Nee suggested this ttem be tabled in order that the Ctty Attorney could review the wording. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table consideration of th�s ordinance. Seconded by Councilwoina�n Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. � RECEIVIPJG PLANNING COMP1ISSION MINUTES FROM THE MEETING OF MARCH 18, 1951: � A CONSIDERATION OF REAPPROUAL OF PS #80-01, UNIVERSITY INDUSTRIAL PARK PLAT: AND ERTAIN LO1S UNI Mr. Flora, Public Works �irector, stated there were a number o� st�pulations about drainage for this plat and staff received a draft of the drainage this morn�ng. He stated, if agreeable to the Council, he would suggest tabling reapproval of the plat to be constdered in con,7unction with the rezon�ng at the public hearing on April 13. � MOTION by Counct1woman Moses to set the publ�c hearing for rezoning request, ZOA #81-01 for Aprtl 13, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to ta61e consideration of the plat reapproval until April 13, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously Mayor Nee questioned the variances involved and if they didn't have to go through the Appeals Commiss�on. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, felt the way to handle it would be to constder the var�ances when the plat and reznning are considered. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the question of the variance was addressed during the time of the hearing on the rezoning. Mr. Herrick stated he didn't have a problem discussing the variances when the plat and rezoning is considered since this has been done in the past. �B � Councilman Schneider pointed out petitions were presented to the P}anning Comnission regarding this rezoning request and felt these should be forwarded' to the Council. MOTION by Counc�lman Schneider to set the publ�c hearing on rezonin9 request ZDA #81-02 for April 13, 19£31. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P�ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. i� ,i�C REGULAR P1EETING OF i�1A`R�Ft'B,`1981 PAGE 5 a� � CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED NOISE ORDINANCE e,� ��, MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to set the public hearing on the proposed noise ord�nance for P1ay 11, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the minutes of the Planning Commiss�on Meettng of March 18, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 4 RECEIVING CATV MINUTES FROM THE MEETING OF MARCH 12, 1981: 5 �� � MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the minutes of the Cable Television Corromssion Meeting of March 12, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING MINUTES OF POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 1981: MOTION by Councilwoman P1oses to receive the minutes of the Police Civil Service Commission Meeting of February 1, 1981. Seconded 6y Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO COMMUNITY EDUGATION: MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to grant a donation of �4,000 to Community Education for the 1981-82 school year and a donation of $5,000 to Community Education for the 1982-83 school year Seconded by Councilrnan Barnette. Councilman Schneider stated he was go�ng to reluctantly support the motion and that is with a lot of thought put into it. He stated this has nothing to do w�th persons who appeared before the Counc�l on other matters. Councilman Schne�der stated he hoped at some time in the future the School Board would likewise cooperate and made reference to the teen dances and use of the gym which have been denied. He stated he is supporting this donation and s�n,iing a message to the School Board regarding some reciproca- tion in the fu�ure. Councilwoman Moses stated the Council has been critici>ed that they were not willing to work with the School Board, however, s{ie pointed out the Council is w�llin9 to work w�th them and hoped th�s is a stt'p in the right direction for the Board to cooperate with the Council. UPON !', 1/OICE VOTE TAKEPd ON THE A60VE MDTION, all voted aye, and P4ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimousiiy. OPJ 39-1981 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF Mr. Flora, Public Works D�rector, sLated on March 30, 1981 the Council discussed the Moore Lake Redevelopment Plan and now has a resolution before them to support the City's establishment of a Redevelopment Plan in this area. Mr. Jerry Boardman, C�ty Planner, stated at the March 30 meeting, the Council dtd go through quite a bit of testimony and brought out testimony discussed by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority at their meeting on March 26, 1981. Mr•. Boardman stated the Counctl tried to lay out the �ustification for establishment of a Redevelopment District in Areas 1, 2 and 3. tie stated one of the basic reasons for esta6lish�ng this district is for the purpose of encouraging development. He stated this area has a large amount of land presently undeveloped and underdeveloped, primarily due to conditions of soil and drainage problems. , 1 , REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1981 PAGE 6 P1r. Boardman stated the three issues they are looking for are requirements to the State statute and the findings made by the Council as laid out in the resolutian. Counailwor�ian i�loses stated if the resolution was adopted this even�na, the next step wouid be to set up a tax increment d�strict and quest�oned tl;e tirne tab�e. Pir. Boarcjr��an Stiai.ed ��e Council did conz�nue the �,ublic hearing on the tax increment aistrict unti May. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, clarifi ed there were records made of the pu6lic � hearing before the Counctl on March 30, 1981 and records of the meetings before the Planning Commission and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and these minutes of the Commission and Authortty have been made available to the Counc�l so they are aware of the testimony and itndtngs of these agencies. Councilman 6chneider stated, at this point, all the resolution does is esta6lish the lines on the map for the Redevelcpment District and doesn't create any speciftc pro�ect or change any zoning. He po�nted out the resolution does create an opportunity in the future for the Housing and Redevelopment Authority to look at various pro,7ects for this area. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 39-1981. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. �j RESOLUTION N0. 40-19II1 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING SIGNING A MODIFICATION OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY'S CTVIL DEFENSE PLAN. Mr. Htll, Publtc Safety Director, stated the City's Basic Civil Defense Plan '�as been updated to comply with State requirements and has been approved by the State. Mr. Hill explained the primary updating consists ma�nly of format in the basic plan and that they are currently in the process of completing an � extensive updating and expansion of the complete civil defen6e program. He stated they want to update the established shelters and the current contact people. He further stated they are in the Qrocess of mak�ng contractual agreement with �the shelters for food and housin9 of people and the American Red Cross will provide this type of service, free of charge, wtth signing of an agreement where they would actually come in and take control. Mayor Nee asked when the Council would receive a full presentation of the complete civil defense program and Mr. Hill stated in one to two months. MOTION by 4ouncilman Fitzpatrick to approve the Ctty's Basic Civil Defense Plan. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, h1ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ;� RESOLUTION N0. 41-1981 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET .� �' � � The staff is to complete the sentence under Item 1 as it is incomplete. MOTIOfV by Counctlman Schne7der to adopt Resolut�on No. �41-1981. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a volce vote, all vo�ing aye, P1ayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. MOTION 6y Councilmani� Barnette to adopt Resolution No. �42-1981. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, �layor Nee declared the motion carrted unanimously. : �, � � REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1981 PAGE 7 RESOLUTION N0. 43-1981 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WATER, SAPJITARY SEWER, AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 130: Councilman Schneider called attention to Item 1 in that it was not a complete sentence and staff is to correct the wording. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 43-1981. Seconded by Councilwoman Floses. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously. � 6q RESOLUTI �� �... ��_ . 44-1981 DIRECTIfdG PUBLICATI R, SANITARY SEWER, AND STORM IMPROVEP1ENT PROJECT P10 130: MOTION by Councilman Schnetder to adopt Resolution No. 44-1981. Seconded by Counc�lman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ��j RESOLUTION N0. 45-1931 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR WATER, SANITARY SEWER. AfJD STORP1 SEbJER IMPRDVEMENT PROJECT N0. 131: � L� � � � MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to adopt Resolution fJo. 45-1981. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. f� MOTIOfd by Councilman Schne�der to adopt REsolution No. 46-1981. Secand�d by Councilman 6arnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mc�usly. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - NG htr. Flora, Publ�c Works Director, asked that this item be withdrawn from the agenda. He stated, s�nce the agenda was prepared, the City received a letter from the company that currently has the contract for this work. Mr. Flora explained the original contract provided a provision to allow two extensions of the contract, if they did not exceed a five percent increase a year. Mr. Flora stated the contractor is willing to extend the contract for another year on this basis and he felt, therefore, there would be no advantage gained at this t�me by advertising for bids. MOTION by Councilman Fttzpatrick to table consideration of the resolution. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Playor iVee declared the motion carried unanimously. � k�J RECEIVING AND AWAR�ING BIDS FOR TWO ONE-TON DUMP TRUCKS (6IDS OPENED MARCH 24, 19II1) P�lr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated four btds were received for two one-ton dump trucks for use in the Park Department and Street Department. He stated Boy�r Ford was the low bidder in the amound of $10,957 for the Park �epartment veh�cle and �10,601 for the Street Department vehicle. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to receive the bids for two one-ton dump turcks. Seconded by Councilman Schne�der. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Playor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. MOTION by Counc�lwoman Moses to award the contract to the low bidder, 6oyer Ford, for two one-ton dump trucks ' 1 1 REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 6, 19II1 1981 10,000 G.V.W. One Ton Truck Bid Oaeninq: Boyer Ford 2811 Broadway N E. Item Mpls, MN 55432 10,000 G.U.W One Ton Truck 6 Cylinder 137"6dheelbase (Approx) � Net Prtce Wit'r�out Trade V8 Cylinder 157" Wheelbase (Approx) Net Price Without Trade Parts and Service I+lanual 6 Cylinder 137" Wheelbase (Approx) Less Trade 1975 Chevrolet Pickup Net Price �8 Cylinder 157" Wheelbase (Approx) Less Trade 1975 Dodge One Ton Net Price Box and Equipment Brand B�d Bond 5% �el�very Date ��1ode1 Tir��ac!: � Item 10,000 G.V.W. One Ton Truck 6 Cylinder 137" Wheelbase (Approx) Net Price Without Trade VS Cylinder 157" Wheelbase (Approx) Net Price Without Trade Parts and Service Manual 6 Cylinder 137" Wheelbase (Approx) Less Trade 1975 Chevrolet Pickup Net Price $45.D0 445.00 Price Includes Trade In $10,358.00 $10,601.00 Price Includes Trade In �11,2II4.00 $10,957.00 Galion Heil St. Paul Fire Plarine 5% 60-90 Days Focd f350 Freeway Ford 9700 Lyndale Avenue S. Bloomington, MN 55420 $11,253.00 $12,998.00 45.00 $11,253.00 555.00 $10,698.00 V8 Cylinder 157" Wheelbase (Approx) $12,99E.00 Less Trade 1975 Dodge One Ton 1,650.00 Net Price $11,348.00 , PAGE 8 Ridgedale Ford 13400 Lyndale Avenue S. Minnetonka, MN 55343 $11,337.00 �a11,093.00 $12.35h.00 $12,6�2.00 $65 00 $65.00 �11,337.00 $11,093.OD 3f10.00 300.00 311,037.00 $10,793.00 $12,355.00 $12,682.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 $11,155.00 $11,452 00 Truck Out Fitter Garwood Cashiers Check �1,109 60 55-75 �lays Ford F35D Art Gobel Ford 3401 Coon Rapids Blvd. Coan Rapids, MP� 55433 $12,2/5.00 $13,580 00 N/A $12,275 00 400.00 $11,875.00 $13,580.00 2,400.00 �11,180.00 Box and Equipment Garwood Eq. L 8 Z Equipment Bid Bond 5% Fireman Fund 5% Certifi ed Check �1,290 Delivery Date 60-90 Days 6 Weeks Model Truck Ford F350 Ford F350 � Seconaed by Louncilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, �11 voting aye, P1ayor ��ee deciared the iaoLion carried unaE,i�nously �<, �: 1� � :� REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1981 PAGE 9 RECEIVING RESIGNATION - ENVIRONMEfJTAL QUALITY COPIMISSION• MOTIOfV hy Councilwoman Mtses to receive the resignation of David Engstrom from the Env�ronmental Quality Commiss�on. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carried unanimously. APPOINTMENTS: COMMISSION�: MOTION by Councilwomanf`loses to nominate Lynn Boergerhoff for appointment toi.h� Human R��sources Corromss�on. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. MOTION by Councilman Barnette to close the nominat�ons. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously. MOTION by Counc�lwoman Moses to cast a white ballot for the appointment of Lynn Boergerhoff to the Human Resources Commission. Seconded by Counc�lman F�tzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table the appointment to the Environmental Quality Commisston. Seconded 6y Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � �� APPOINTMENTS: CITY EMPLOYEES: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to concur wtth the appointments of the following employees: EFFECTI�E NAME POSITION SALARY �ATE REPLACES Carol Williams 6790 Plaza Curve N.E Fr� dl ey , MN 55432 Bryan T. L�tsey 93 Traulich Est. New Ulm, MN 56073 Robert J. Bredsten 3530 Arch�tect Ave. Mpls. , f4N 55418 Clerk-- $842 Purchasing per Central Serv. Month Police $14D0* Officer per Police Dept. Month Police 51�00" Officer per Police Dept. Month April 13, 1981 May 1, 1981 May 4, 1981 Mary Zwicky Charles Hanson New Position Michael P. Piorrissey P'�lice �1138* April 13, 1981 New Position 1121 2nd St. NE Officer per Apt. 107 Police Dept. Monph Hopkins, MN 553'43 , Seconded by Councilwoman P4oses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unantmously. � G�� � APPEARANCE - SENATOR DON FRANK: ., ._ Senator pon Frank appeared before the Council and indicated he didn't have anything specif�c to say, but car�e to answer any questions from the Council 1 ' , � � � ��e f�i REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1981 PAGE 10 Senator Frank stated he apprec�ated Mayor Nee's in depth evaluation of some of the cable television legislation. He further stated he apprectated the input from the Council on several bills before tPie Legislature. He stated he addressed the mobile home bill he received information on and has heard it is going to die. He stated Moundsview and Spring Lake Park, as well as Fr�dley, were opposed to it. Senator Frank stated he will have an aide working part-time this summer and will try to catalog and pick up the bills that have local significance and send copies to the various Council's and hope for their input. Mayor Nee stated there is some concern about the proposed amendment to the local firefighter's pensions. Senator Frank stated he would do some research on this and get back to the Council. RESOLUTION N0. 47-1981 �EFERRING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS• Mr Sid Inman, City Clerk, stated this resolution came from the League model wh�ch was drafted a year ago. Councilwoman Moses questioned the age of 65 or older and Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated that is a State statute. Councilwoman Moses also questioned Item 6A where a surviv�ng spouse is not eligible for benefits. Mr. Inman stated this requirement is also from the State statute. Councilwoman F4oses stated she was concerned with 6A 6ecause with many senior citizens the husband is the hreadwinner and the wife isn't working. Mr. Herrick felt there wasn't anything the City could do since this is a State statute. Councilman Barnette felt it brings in the whole argument on how women are dtscrtminated against, and felt Councilwoman Moses' point was well taken. Councilwoman Moses also questioned why the resolution did not address the handtcapped. She indicated she would like to see a letter addressed to the State Representatives regarding her concerns. P4r. Herr�ck, City Attorney, felt persons who are eligible should be encouraged to apply for this deferral when the assessment �s adopted. He pointed out this was the procedure recommended by the League, but Council could waive this in cases of extreme hardship, however, it might create some accounting problems. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolut�on No. 47-1981 Seconded by Counctlman Schnetder. Upon a voice vote, all vot�n9 aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carried unanimously. MOTION by �ouncilwoman Moses to direct staff to write a letter to the State Representatives point,ng out the concerns with Items 6A and 6� and the concern about elig�bility for the handicapped. TNERE WAS NO SECON� TO THE MOTION. Mayor Nee thought perhaps Councilwoman Moses concerns should be processed through the League. Councilman Schneider offered to contact the League on the background mater�al of this resolution to which Counc�lwoman Moses agree�. LICENSES. P90TION by Councilman Schneider to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the L�cense Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. iry tV i �,, ��-, � � <�>� �� REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1981 CLAIMS: PAGE 11 MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to authorize payment of Claims No. 090408 through 092T04. Seconded by Councilrnan Schne�der. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ESTIMATES: MOTION by councilman Schneider to approve the estimates as subm�tted. Eugene A. Hickak & Assoc., Inc. 545 Indian Mound Wayzata, MN 55391 Profess�onal Services - February 1981 for I+loore Lake Restorat�on Pro,7ect TKDA 2500 American National Bank Bldg. St. Paul, MN 55101 Engtneering Services - Infiltration/ Inflow Analysis 34,351.58 $2,259.62 Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously. ADJOURNMEfJT MOTION by Councilman Schneider to ad,7ourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman 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 April 6, 1981 ad,7ourned at 9:20 p. m. Respectfully submitted, ° �� ����� Carole Haddad Secy. to the City Council Approved Apr�l 20, 1981 � �,��� _ ,, � , � William J. Nee Mayor 'L 1 ' 1