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03/08/1982 - 00012992A s'r I THE P9IfJUTES OF THE FR�IDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETIPIG OF MARCH 8. 1982 The Fr�dley C�ty Council Meet�ng was called to order at 7:50 p. m. by Mayor Nee, as there was a delay in the start of the meeting due to techn�cal difficult�es in the transmission of the meeting by Cab7e Telev�sion. PLE�GE OF ALLEGIANCE• Playor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegtance to the Flag. ROLL CALL MEhIBERS PRESENT: Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilman Hamernik, Mayor flee, and Counc�lman Schneider MEMBERS ABSENT Counc�lman Barnette PRESENTATIONS: CERTIFICATE OF CONFOW'4ANCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING - CITY DF FRIDLEY: Mr. Charles Garth, representing the Municipal Finance Officers of Minnesota and Canada, presented a Certif�cate of Conformance in F�nancial Reporting to the City. Mr. Garth stated the City of Fridley met all the program standards for financ�al reporting and indicated that out of 79,D00 govern- mental untts in the country that could qualify, only 253 have this certificate and there are only 14 such certif�cates in Minnesota. Mr. Garth stated he felt this was quite an ach�evement for the City's Financial Department. P1ayor Nee accepted the certif�cate on behalf of the staff and stated this was truly a cred�t to the City P1anager and Financial Officer. FINANCIAL REPDRTING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - RICHARD D. PRIBYL, FINANCE OFFICER Mr. Garth also presented an award for F�nancial Reporting Achievement to the City's F�rance Dfficer, Rtchard D. Pr�byl. Plr. Pr�byl extended his thanks to Mr. Garth on behalf of h�mself and the City and stated it was very fine to be associated with such an award. The Council extended their congratulations to Mr. Pribyl for recetving this award. h1r Garth po�nted out that Standard and Poors have stated that ctties that do not have this performance certificate may not qual�fy for a good bond rat7ng so th�s may help Fridley in obtatning a lower interest rate on their next bond issue. PRDCLAMA"fION - RECYCLING IN FRIDLEY WEEK - APRIL 18-24, 1982 Playor Nee stated the Environmental Qualrty Commission has proposed a proclamation for Recycling Week in Fridley from April 1� - 24, 1982. He stated he would proceed to issue this proclamat�on, as requested by the Commis s on, APPROVAL OF MINUTES• MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 1982. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the minutes of February 22, 1932 as presented. Seconded by Councilman Hamerm k. Upon a vnice vote, all vot7ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ' �J � � p�,: °' « 1 � � COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 8, 1982 A�OPTION OF AGENDA: PAGE 2 Councilman Schneider requested the following item be added to the agenda• "Consideration of a Resolution in Opposition to Legislation Regarding Mobile Homes". P10TION by Councilman Fitzpatr�ck to adopt the aaenda with the above addition. Seconded by Councilman Schneider Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously. OPEN FORUM, UISITORS: There was no response from the audience under this item of business. OLD BUSINESS: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO ENERGY COPIP1ISSION (TABLE� 2/22/82) MOTION by Councilman Hamerm k to table this �tem to the next meeting. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor �dee declared the motion carried una m mously. �, CONSIDERATION OF SECON� READING OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING OLD CHAPTER 220 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTIfdG A NEW CHAPTER 220 ENTITLED RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE CODE. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated this ordinance prtmarily addresses the inspect�on of condomin�um common areas, as well as add�ng items regarding energy effi c7ency and some housekeep�ng items. He stated some ver6age was changed to make it easier reading. P�r. Flora suggested chang�ng the title of the ordinance so the new Lhapter 220 would be called "Residential Rental and Codominium Common Flrea Maintenance tode". hlr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated there are several other adjustments to be made to this ordtnance and they could be added this evening or Council could table thts �tem and have the ord�nance brought back at the next meeting with the amendments. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table thts item to the next meeting. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Maycr Plee declared the motton carrted una m mously. NEW BUSINESS. ;� RECEIVING PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 24, 1982: �� REOUEST FOR A LOT SPLIT, L. S. 't,'82-01. PATRICIA L. LESTER: SPLIT MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendat�on of the Planning Commission and grant Lot Split #82-01 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carried unam mously. ;�j �j REQUEST FOR REZONING, ZOA �82-01 BY W. G. DOTY AND GARY PI MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to set the public hearing on th�s rezoning request for March 22, 1982. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P�iayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. /. �_ �� ,�p� COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH S. 1982 PAGE 3 �� ENVIRONh1ENTAL QUALITY COP1f1ISSI0N MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16, 1982. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated the Environmental Quality Commission at their February 16, 1982 meeting made a motion for the �ssuance of a proclamation for Recycling Week in Fridley. He stated th�s �tem was acted on earlier rn the meettng, and Mayor Nee would issue the proclamation. 4� � � 6 Mr. Flora stated the other item subm�tted by the Commission for the Council's consideration was for the City to accelerate thear recycling efforts. P1r Flora stated staff is currently dealing with several vendors regarding the possibility of recycltng paper in the City. He further stated there Wl�� be an oil recycling center, ad�acent to the SORT facility, and it will be functional during Recycling Week. P10TION by Councilman Fitzpatr�ck to receive the minutes of the Plannin9 Commission Meet�ng of February 24, 1982. Seconded by Councilman Schne�aer. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECIEVING CHARTER COMMISSIOfd MIfJUTES DF FEBRUARV 2, 1982. MOTION by Counctlman Hamern�k to rece�ve the minutes of the Charter Commission Meeting of February 2, 1982. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatr�cl<. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unam mously. iy PLANS FOR COMMU�lITY DEVELOP P10TION by Councilman Schne�der to concur with the annual work plans for theCommunity Development Commiss�on and the Human Resources Comm�ssion. Seconded by Counc�lman Fitzpatrtck. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Playor Nee declared the motion carried unantmously. UTION N0. 21-1982 ADUERTISING FOR BI�S FOR A HIGH VELOCITY SEWER ro nnin roiirv Mr, Flora, Public Works Director, stated the high velocity ,7etting machine and GMC truck have both been �n service for over 10 years. Mr, Flora stated, because of the age of the equtpment, it was felt a new one should be purchased before the City gets into a lot of ma�or repair btlls and while the equ�pment still has some resale value. Mr, Flora stated there are funds in the Utility Fund to purchase this type of equipment. h10TI0N by Councilman Hamernik to adopt Resolution No. 21-1982. Seconded by Counc�lman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vottng aye, Mayor PJee dec]ared the mot�on carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 22-1982 AUTHORIZIPlG CHANGES IN � Mr. Inman, City Clerk, stated this is a standard resolution brought every year to the Council ad,7usting allocations in the General Fund. � r � �' �; � � 1 �i � 1 �i,1 COUNCIL MEETTNG OF MARCH 8, 1982 il ^L PAGE 4 P10TIO�d by Councilman Schne7der to adopt Resolution No. 22-1982. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a votce vote, all voting aye, Mayor flee declared the motion carried unam mously. GLAIMS : MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to authorize payment of Claims No. 027E12 through 064N10. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES: Councilman Schneider quest�oned why the North Park Elementary School was charged a fee for the vending machines while Totino-Grace was "Exempt". P1r. Inman, City Clerk, stated th�s should be °Exempt" also on the vending machines, MOTION by Councilman Schnetder to approve the l�censes as submitted and as on file tn the License Clerk's Office, with the exemptis�n of the fee for venciin� machtnes at North Park Elementary School which should 6e "Exempt". Seconded by Councilman Namernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ESTIf4ATE5: P10TIOfd by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the esttmates as submitted, Herr�ck & Newman, P.A. Attorneys at Law 6279 Untversity Auenue, fJ.E. Fridley, MN 55432 January Retainer for Services Rendered �1,653.90 Seconded 6y Councilman Hamernik. lJpon a vo�ce vote, all vot�n9 aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carrted unanimously RESOLUTION N0. 23-1982 IN OPPaSITIOPJ TO SENATE FILE N0. 1677 AND HOUSE h10TI0N by Councilman Schnetder to adopt Resolut�on No. 23-1982 and direct staff to circulate this resolution to the appropriate persons and the State representatives. Seconded by Councilman Hamernil:. Upon a volce vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS 1 i F72IENULY FRIDLEY FOLKS, II'JC.: TN�IPJK YOU FOR GIFT MONEY: MOTION 6y Counc�lman Hamerm k to rece�ve the commu m c�at�on from the Friendly Fridley Folks, Inc. Seconded by Councilman F�tzpatr�ck. lJpon a vo�ce vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously. �� ��� CETTER OF SUPPORT TD METROPOLITAN COUNCIL. Mayor Nee stated the Friendly Fridley Folks have submitted an appl�cat�on for funding to the Metropolitan Council ind�cattng the Cou�icil's support of this application. 1 `� 1 �a COUNCIL PIEETING OF MARCH 8, 1982 PAGE 5 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to dtrect the administration to send a letter to the Metropol�tan Council in support of the Friendly Fridley Folks' appltcation for funding. Seconded hy Councilman Fitzpatr7ck. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. SORT. INC.: CONTINUATION OF CURBSI�E PICKUP PROGRAPI: Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated SORT, Inc. wanted a longer time to evaluate the curbs�de ptckup program in the City and is, therefore, requesting an extension of time for this program. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to allow SORT to cont�nue the curbside p�ckup program unttl further action by this Council. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Playor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ETTER FROM WILLIS ` IBLE MOTION by Counc�lman Hamer m k to recetve the letter from Willis Unke. Seconded by Counc�lman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. P10TION by Councilman Schneider to establish an informal meetinq, ti��th proper legal notificat�on, for March 15, 1982 at 8:15 p. m., as requested by Mr. Unke. Seconded 6y Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P7ayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Councilman Hamern�k to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by Counc�lman Schneider. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Fridley City Council Meeting of Plarch 8, 1982 ad,7ourned at 8:25 p. m. Respectfully submitted, � ,�, � �,�.,w ����� Carole Haddad Secy. to the City Council Approved: M1larch 22, 1982 �,.���`��.� ��-�-"�- Wi1liam J. 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