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THE MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF
JANUARY 4, 1982
The Counctl Meeting of the Fridley City Counc�l was called to order at
7:35 p, m. by Mayor Nee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee led the Counci7 and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
��1Ef48ERS PRESENT: Mayor Nee, Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilwoman
Moses-Martin, Councilman Schneider and Councilman
Barnette
MEMBERS ABSEfJT: None
APPROVAL DF MINUTES:
REGULAR MEETIfvG, DECEM6ER 7, 19�1:
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to approve the mirutes as presented.
Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Playor PJee declared the mot�on carrted unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING MEETING, �ECEMBER 14, 1981•
MOTIDN by Councilman Fitzpatricl� to approve the mi�iutes as presented
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
P�ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFI
OFFICIALS
L. Namernik. Ward I and Edward J. Fitzoatr�ck, 6Jard III
Mr Std Tnman, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to Council-
members elect, Edward Namernik and Edward F�tzpatr�ck
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUC - CHERYL MOSES-Mf�RTIN
P1ayor Nee presented, on behalf of the Council, a plaque to Cour,cilv,�oman
Moses-hlartin for her serv�ces as Council representative from War� I.
Counctlwoman Moses-Martin stated her term on the Council was a very
rewardtng experience and thanked staff and the Counc�l members for
thetr help in allowing her tc make intelligent decisions.
Councilwoman Moses-Martin stated her terrn has been an educational
process and regreted that she is leaving at this point in time. She
felt the Council wtll be dealing with dtfficult problems in the future
in the face of Federal and State budget cuts.
She further stated she believed the Counc�l and staff really try io
work with every citizen in Fridley in development of the City ard rts
programs so everyone wtll benefit. She stated she realizes Fridley
is very progressive and is a foreri�nner for many programs.
Councilwoman MEt�es-P1art�r� staieci she was proud to represent the City
and thanked the citizers fcr giving her the opportunity to serve on
the Council.
Counc�lman Ed hamerm k stated he was glad to be back to familiar
surroundings on tihe Council and zhanked the citizens for giving hirn
the opportuntty to serve.
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He stated he would apprec�ate hearing any concerns anyone has on City
matters, parttcularly those in Ward I, and hoped he can represent their
position on the Council.
Councilman Ed F�tzpatr�ck stated he wished to thank those persons in
Ward III who supported him and wants to serve them, as well as all the
residents of Fr�dley, in the next three years as he has done in the last
seven years.
ADOPTIOfJ OF AGENDA;
Counc�lman Schneider requested the following item be added to the agenda:
"D�scussion Regarding Anoka County Jo�nt Law Enforcement Council".
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt the agenda with the above addi-
tion. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS.
Mr. Tony Lorbeski, 6101 Sunrise Drive, President of the Friendly Fridley
Folks, appeared 6efore the Council regarding funding for the Senior
Ci trzens.
f4r. Lorbeski stated the last time he was before the Council, he was told
if the Senior Citizens could obtain space for a center, then the Council
may help with some financial assistance.
Mr. Lorbeski stated they have been offered space in the Community Education
Bu�lding to be used 100% by Senior Citizens, and they are now in the
process of filing an applicat�on for grant mon�es. Mr. Lorbeski stated
he is requesting $1,500 from the Council, as an indication of support
from the community for their pro,7ect, and hoped this would enhance their
position when the grant is being cons�dered.
Councilman Barnette stated the Senior Citizens have been persevering for
a lorg time and were given an �ndication, if they received space, the
City would provide some financial assistance. He stated he would like to
commend Mr Lorbeski for his persistence and shows that, in the long run,
government does work.
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to confirm a commitment to the Senior
Cit�zens in the amount of $1,500, the funds to be taken for the Contin-
gency Account. Seconded by Councilman F�tzpatrick. Upon a voice vote,
all votina aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously.
OLD BUSIfdESS
�RESOLUTION N0. 139-
ISSUAfdCE AND SALE 0
PROVAL) - A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE
Mr. Herr�ck, City Attorney, stated he was advised that the way the
or�ginal financ�ng plan was structured, there was a question whether
it may conflict with one of the SEC regulattons, so some m�nor changes
were made.
Mr. Herrick stated the bond coursel thought the change was significant
enouyh that it should be approved again by the Council and stated the
change �n the resolution consists of two words and it doesn't have any
�mpact on the City.
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MOTION by Counc�lman Fttzpatrick to reapprove Resolution No. 139-1981.
Seconded by Counctlman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously.
NEW B�SINESS:
� RECEIVING THE PLANNING COMMISSION PIINUTES OF DECEMBER 9, 1981:
�� A. CONSIDERATION DF PRELIPIINARY PLAT, PS #81-04, INNSBRUCK NORTFI
TOWNHOUSES PLAT 7, GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF I-694 6ETWEEN
WEST BAVARIAN PASS AND WEST BRENNER PASS, BY SUBURBAN ENGINEER
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to set the publtc hearing on this prel�minary
plat for January 18, 1982. Seconded by Councilman Hamerm k. Upoi� a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
�� B. CONSIDERATI�N DF MOTION BY PLANNING COP1MISSION ON COP1DOh1IPlIUh9
CONVERSIONS:
MOTION by Counctlman Schneider to concur with the unanimous recommendation
of the Planning Comm�ssion that a study be undertaken to determine the
effect of condominium converston in the City Seconded by Councilman
Barnette. Upon a votce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Plee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
P1r. Herrick, C�ty Attorney, distributed a memo to the Council prepared by
his office in response Lo an earl7er request for him to look �nto some of
those aspects of condominium conversion. He stated there is some material
from Li��e League of Ctt�es, as well as cop�es of ordinances adopted by other
cit�es, and he would make them available to anyone who wat�tes to look at
them.
Mr. Herr�ck stated, baslcally, the lssue that was asked of h�m was the
� study of the statute and to advise what the City would have to do �f
they wanted to declare a moratortum. He stated if the City wants to
declare a moratorium, it wou7d be necessary to adopt an ordinance,
preferable us�ng the language of the State statute, and hold a Qublic
hearing to receive testimony that there is a shortage of housing.
Councilman Schneider asked what would establish the critei°ia for �
shortage.
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Mr. Herrick stated he felt �t is at the discretion of the Council, however,
some evidence would have to be submitted, by staff or outside persons who
deal in housing, plus test�mony of tndlviduals who are rent�ng low and
moderate cost hous�ng the City, as to the effect of having to relocate
and try to find suita6le su6stitute housing. Mr. Herrick stated, based
on evidence presented at the pub7ic hearing, �t would be up to the Council
to dectde Zf there ls a shortage. He pointed out if they make that decision,
it is sub,7ect to �ha7lenge in the courts.
Councilman Barnette stated he talked to members of the Community Development
Commisston and they feel frustrated as they are not able to come up with
anything that �s not in conflict with the State law.
Councilman Barnette asked what the definat�on is for low and moderate income.
Mr. Herrick stated Hl1D subsidies specifiy the income limitat�ons that people
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for low and moderate income units,
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Mr. Quresh�, City Manager, stated he assumes the Plam m �g Commission
wants to find out factual situations and the only means for determtng
this would be by calling persons in the City or from information available
from the Metropolitan Council, He stated he wasn't sure if the census
could provide them w�th the necessary informat�on.
Counc�lman Schneider stated he would l�ke to proceed with the study and
meet the criteria of the law so if the facts bear out there is a shortage,
they could make a decision on the moratorium.
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated the quest�on brought up by the �
Plann�ng Commission �s if there are any low and motlerate income persons
affected by condomtnium conversions.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to direct admim stration to bring a
resolution before the Council setting forth the necessary process to
perform the study described in Statute 515.A in order to make a deter-
mination whether or not there is a shortage of rental property for low
and moderate income persons in the C�ty of Fridley, Seconded by Council-
rnan F�tzpatr�ck. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Plee declared
the motion carried unanimously,
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F�� C. PROPOSE� PdEIGHBORH00DS AND NAMES FDR USE WITH NEIGHBORHOOD
SIGN PROGRAP1
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated since the City is separated by ma,7or
highways, the ne�ghborhood s�gn concept is a means of having persons
identify with a certain neighborhood and of giving them a sense of
community.
Counc�lman Schneider stated the facts discussed at the Planning Commission
Meeting were the colors in tha stgn and that the street signs arould have
to be changed to go with the logo.
Mr Qureshi, City Manager, stated the plan is to add the logo on to �
the existing street sign. He stated the question has to be answered
if there is a problem w�th the logo or with the colors of the logo.
Counci7man Schneider felt the proposal fo�° creating ne�ghborhood spirit
and identity is good, 6ut the quest�on on how to go about identifying
neighborhoods would have to be resolved.
Counc�lman Barnette asked how many areas in the City were identified for
the crime prevention program. Mr. Qureshi stated 18 or 20 neighborhood
areas were ident�f�ed for this program.
Counc�lman Barnette stated he l�ked the idea of neighborhood signs and
felt it would have a positive effect on the neighborhood, however, he
stated he didn't like the proposed names to be g�ven to the areas.
Mr. Qureshi, C�ty Manager, stated the Council wouldn't necessarily have
to go with the names proposed, however, they would have to eventually
make a deternnnation regarding what names neighborhoods would be given.
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated the concept used was from the
Comprehensive Plan which shows the C�ty has 13 neighborhoods and they
tried to use the neighborhood park name in certain areas and, in other
areas wh�_re there wasn't a neighborhood park, other optTOns wei°e used.
Councilman Fitzpatrick thought it was f�ne to �dentify neighborhoods, �
but when he saw how h�s area was identified, he felt two-thirds of the
persons in the area wouldn't recognize this identity. He felt the
proposal needs a lot of work in terms of area boundartes and neighborhood
titles.
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Mayor Nee stated he felt the concept was a very positive thing althcugh
he aidn't like the des�gn.
Councilman Hamern�k felt the s7gns could have some positive effects, but
there would have to be some limitations or ground rules.
Councilman Schneider suggested hav�ng the areas in the crime prevention
program p�ck a name for their neiyhborhood.
It was the general concensus of the Council that they felt the concept
of the ne�ghborhood sign was good, 6ut more work was needed to determ�ne
how neighborhoods would be named and to change the des�gn of the sign
6. RECEIVING APPEALS COMh1IS5I0N MINUTES OF N6VEMBER 17, 1981•
1. CONSIDERATION OF VARTANCE REQUEST TO REDUCE NUP1BER OF
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated th�s variance is requested to
reduce the number of garage stalls from three to one to allow a temporary
home occupation at 5111-5115 3rd Street.
Mr. Flora stated this structure has a two car garage on the property
and the property owner wants to convert one of the ex�sting garages
�nto a home occupat�on so h�s w�fe could continue her tailor�ng business.
Mr. Flora stated a motion was made 6y the Appeals Commission for approval
of the variance, but was defeated by a 2 i,o 2 vote
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated there are five structures in thts area
where others have been required to meet the code or at least come close
to neeting the requirements. He stated the area across the street is
relatively new consisting of single family homes
P10TION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendations of
staff and the Appeals Commtssion to deny this variance request. Seconded
by Counc�lman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Flora, F�ablic Works Director, stated this request �s for a variance
to allow a second pylon sign for a one year per�od for property located
at Os6orne Road and East River Road.
htr. Flora stated the Sign Code only allows one free standing sign and
this is a new business and the petitioner desires some v�sibility from
East Rlver Road, as the 6uilding is set quite far back from the street_
Mr. Flora stated the variance requested is to allow an additional sign
for a one year period to allow the petitioner to obtain a patronage
for his business.
Councilman Fitzpatrick felt the area is fa7rly cluttered as it is and
had a concern that once the sign is up, it may be difficult getting
them to remove it after one year.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, pointed out the Council would have to establ�sh
the fact that there is a special hardship before they could grant the
variance.
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MOTION by Counc�lman Fitzpatrick to deny this variance request based
on the fact that the City is attempting to reduce this sort of thing
on a City-wide basis. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor PJee declared the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERA7ION OF APPROVAL OF METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION
AGREEMENTS:
Mr. Flora, Public Works Dir�ector, stated the City enters into two
agreements annually with the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission.
He stated one agreement supports the MWCC sewer l�ne com�ng from
Mounds View through the City to the matn interceptor and the other
agreement supports the MWCC sewer l�ne coming from Co3umbia Heights
to the main interceptor.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize the Mayor and Ctty Manager
to enter into these two agreements, No. 191 and No. 67, w�th the Metro-
pol�tan Waste Control Commission. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick.
Upon a uoice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carrted
unantmously.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT TO PAY FOR SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT,
EAST RIVER ROAD AND 43RD AVENUE;
Mr Flora, Public Works Director, stated at the last Council meet�ng,
the Counc�l approved the alignment agreement with the County for the
tnstallation of traffiic signals and intersection improvement on East
R�ver Road and 43rd Avenue dr7dge approach.
Mr. Flora stated the C�ty has now received the estimated cost of the
pro,7ect which would 6e $10,�00 for the City's portion, and funds �or
this pro,7ect were inciuded in the 1982 budget. Mr. Flora stated this
pro,7ect is basedon the County receiv�ng Great Rtver Road funds and if
these funds are not received, the County will re-evaluate the pro,7ect
MOTION Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the expenditure of Y10,800
for the City's port�on of this improvement, with the stipulation that
if Great River Road fui��s are not availa6le, the County would re-
evaluate this pro,7ect and ident�fy any changes which would result from
not rece�ving the funds. Seconded by Councilman Barnette Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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1 FOR REPAIRS DN 1.5 MILLION GALLON
�iv rnir o�c on.
Mr. Flora, Public Works �irector, stated the City had a contract with
Boda Construct�on Company, Inc. to repair the 1.5 mill�on gallon
reservoir and in con,7unction with the repair work, it was felt it
would be appropr�ate to repaint the repair work with the same color
as the reservoir.
Mr Flora stated this required some special pa�nt and mtxing to match
the color at an increased cost of $�76.,80, and asked Council to consider
approval of th�s change order.
MOTION by Counc�lman Schne�der to authorize Chan9e Order No. 1 with
Boda Construction Company, Inc for repairs on a 1.5 m�llion gallon
reservoir and the purchase and application of 40 addit�onal gallons
of acrylic coating requiring spec�al mix�na �n the amount of $876.80.
Seconded by Counc�lman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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COUiVCIL MEETIPdG OF JANUARY 4, 1982
6 CONSIDERATION OF CITY
TION OF APP
MAYOIi PRCI TEP1•'
CIL APPOINTMENTS TO DI
ENTS TO CITY COMPIISSIONS:
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SIGNATING DIRECTDR AND ALTERNATE
MDTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to re-appoint Councilman Schneider as
Mayor Pro Tem. Seconded by Counctlman Barnette. Upon a volce vote,
all votrng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
ANOKA COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL:
MOTION by Counci7man Barnette to appoint Councilman Schnetder as
Representative to the Anoka County Law Enforcement Council. Seconded
by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTTOPd by Councilman Barnette to appoint Counctlman Hamernik as
Alternate to the Anoka County Law Enforcement Counctl. Seconded
by Councilman Schneider. Upon a vatce vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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P107IDN by Councilman Barnette to appoint Councilman Hamernik as
Representative to the Suburban Rate Authority. Seconded by Councilman
Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor fJee de�lared the
motion carr�ed unanimously.
� MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to appoint Counc�lman Barnette as Alternate
to the Suburban Rate Authority. Seconded by Councilman Schneider Upon
a votce vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried
unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 1-1982, des-
tgnatiny Councilman Hamernik as Representative and Councilman Barnette
as Alternate to the Suburban Rate Authority Seconded by Councilman
Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried unam mously.
NORTH SUBURBAN SEWER SERIIICE BDARD:
MOTION by Councilman 'Fttzpatrick to appoint Counc�lman 6arnette as
Representative to the North Suburban Sewer Service Board. Seconded
by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to appoint Councilman Schneider as
Alternate to the North Suburban Sewer Service Goard. Seconded by
Counctlman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the mot�on carr�ed unammously,
ASSOCIATION QF P1ETROPQLTTAN MUNTCIPALTTIES.
� MOTION by Counctlman Schnetder to appornt Councilman Fitzpatrick as
Representative to the Association of Metropolitan Plunicipalit�es.
Seconded by Counc�lman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unaimously.
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MOTION by Councilman Schneider to appo�nt Councilman Hamernik as
Alternate to the Assoc�ation of Metropolitan Munic�palities. Seconded
by Counc�lman Barnette. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
SCHOOL DISTRICT �14 COMMUNITY SCHOOL ADUISORY COUNCIL:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to appoint Counc�lman Barnette as
Representat�ve to School District #�14 Co�nunity School Advisory
Counc�l. Seconded by Counc�lman Hamerm k. Upon a voice vote, all �
vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carried unanimously.
SCHOOL DISTRICT �13 REPRESENTATIVE.
MOTION by Counc�lman Barnette to appoint Councilman Fitzpatrick as
Representative to School D�strict #13. Seconded by Councilman
Schneider. Upon a voice vote,, all vottng aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motioncarried unan�mously.
CONSIDERATIOid OF APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMISSIONS:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table the remaining appointments to
the Commissions to the first meeting in Fe6ruary. Seconded by Council-
man Fitzpatr�ck. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
RESIGNATION - POLICE COMMISSION:
Councilman Hamerm k stated since he has taken the oath as Counc�lmember
of the Crty, he would no longer be able to serve on the Police Commiss�on,
and asked that the Council receive his res�g�ation from the Comm�ssion.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the resignation of Ed Hamernik
from the Police Commission, effective immediately. Seconded by Council- �
man Fitzpatr�ck, Upon a vo�ce vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor fJee dec7ared
the motion carried unaimously.
APPOINTME"JT - POLICE COMMISSIO�d:
Councilman Hamernik stated he does have a nomtnee to fill the vacancy on
the Police Comm�sslon and made the following motion.
MOTION by Councilman Hamerm k to nom�nate John Hinsverk for appointment
to the Poltce Commission. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a
vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carr7ed unanimously
Mr. Herr�ick, CTty Attorney, stated he appreciated Ed Hamern�k's work on
the Police Commission and stated he had several ma�ters before him and
he did a very f�ne ,7op. He further stated he felt Mr. Hinsverk would
aiso do a f�ne ,7ob and was pleased he was accepting this appointment,
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RESOLUTION N0. 2-1982 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR TFIE CITY
nr rnrni rv.
Nlr Quresh�, City Manager, stated one change should be made �n this
resolut�on to change the word "all" �n the ihird paragraph and the
sixth paragraph to the word "two".
MOTION by Councilman Barneite to adopt Resolut�on No. 2-I982, with the �
above work correction. Seconded by Counc�lman Schneider. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION N0. 3-1952 �ESIGNATIflG AN OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE YEAR 1982:
MOTIDN by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No 3-1982 naming the
Frtdley Sun as the legal newspaper for the C7ty of Fridley for 1982.
Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatr�ck. Upon a votce vote, all voting aye,
P•1ayor �Jee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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hI0TI0N by Councilman Schneider to authorize payment of Claims No. 348503
through 360F22. Seconded by Counci1man Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor fdee declared the mot�on carr�ed unam mously.
LICENSES:
MOTIOtJ by Councilman Barnette to approve the licenses as subm�tted and
as on file in the L�cense C7erk's Office. Seconded 6y Counc�lman Namernik.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unaniinously.
ESTIMATES:
MOTION 6y Counc�lman F�tzpatr�ck to approve the estimates as subm�tted.
Boda Constructian
12325 Cloud Drive N,E.
h1p1 s. , MN 55434
FINAL Est. �r3 - repairs on 1.5 million
gallon reservoir
$876.�0
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously.
�ISCUSSION - ANOKA COUNTY JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCIL.
Councilman Schne�der stated nane of the actual mem6ers, w�th the exception
of the Sher�ff and under Sheriff, have seen the budget for the Law
* Enforcement Council and when the bud9et meeting was cancelled, the
attorney �nd�cated they had a budget committee meeting review of the
budget and passed it on to the County Board. Councilman Schneider
stated a 6udget committee was never established by the Joini Law
Enforcement Councll.
Councilman Schneider stated several persons in the north suburbs are
concerned about prob7ems with the Joint Law Enforcement Council and the
few meetings they did have, Cob Johnson tried to re-focus on some ob,7ec-
tives, He stated Mr. Johnson had suggested they mee* to work out a common
set of ob,7ectives and possibly restructure the group.
Councilman Schnetder stated they had a heated meeting and the concensus
was they would meet in January with a professional meetina fac�litator
on a set of ob,7ectives. He stated, however, the County Board has denied
the $1,500 it would cost to hire a meettng fac�litator.
Councilman Schne�der felt something should be done to get this group
� reorgan�zed and establish some workable ol��ectives. He stated he has
some concern about the rules not being followetl in holding the meetings,
as spelled out in the Joint Powers Agreement. He further stated the
Joint Powers Agreement will probably have to be amended because there
are several other cittes that are large enough to �oin.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, felt one quest�on might be if the City
should consider dropping out of the Joint Law Enforcement Council,
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Corrected to read "Anoka County Law Enforcement Cha�rman" at the
Counc�l Meeting of January 1S, 1982
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1 �j COUNTY FUNDS•
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Councilman Barnette stated he understands that Coon Rap�ds and Blaine
w�ll both be receivin9 mom es from the County for recreation facilities,
and he felt �f they are going to give these funds, Fridley should get in
l�ne to rece�ve some for the proposal recreation b�nlding.
AD�OURNMENT:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to ad�ourn the meeting, Seconded by �
Councilman Barnette, Upon a vo�ce vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unam mously and the Regular Meeting of
the Fr�dley C�ty Counc�] of January 4, 1982 ad,7ourned at 9:35 p, m.
Respectfully su6mitted,
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Secy. to the C�ty Council Mayor
Approved ,]anuary 18, 1982
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