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THE MIN[PPES OF THE RIXT7LAR MEEPING OF THE FR.IDLEY CITY COI]NCIL OF
AiIGOST 22. 1983
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Nee.
PLIDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
ROLL CALL:
N�ERS PRESENT: Mayor Nee, Councilaian Fitzpatrick, Councilman �
Hamernik, Councilman Schneider, and Councilman
Barnette
MEP'IBIILS ABSE�Fi': None
APPROVAL OF MINUTFS:
COI7NCIL MEETINGl AUGUST 8� 1983:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the minutes as presented.
Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
HDOPTION OF AGEI�IDA•
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda as presented,
Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
OPETI FORUM, VISITORS:
MFt Z17M MEftICKFL� RFPRF•SENPAT�IF' FROM SENA'mR B05CHWITZ'S OFFICF•
Mr. Tom Merickel, F1eld Representative from Senator Boschwitz's Office, �
appeared before the Council regarding an update on current legislation
affecting local units of goverrunent.
Mr. Merickel stated Senator Boschwitz's office is seeking input and
suggestions from members of local government in the areas of community
development block grants, cable television regulations, industrial and
mortgage l�onds, general revenue sharing, and any other areas where the
Council may have questions.
Mr. Merickel stated, under the new Federalism, a lot of control will be
returned to local governmeats, and it is felt the best way to determine
how the progtams are workinq is to discuss them with local and county
officials,
Mr. Merickel stated it looks as if 958 of the general revenue sharing
funds will be re-authorized at least for three years.
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Mr. Merickel stated the Senate has passed Senate File 66 which is a
deregulation of cable television and it has severe impact on some of the
e�cisting and pending conttacts cities may have with cable companies. He
stated the bill will be considered by the House in early October. Mayor
Nee stated Senator Boschwitz's vote in opposition to Senate File 66 was
appreciated.
Mayor Nee stated he was sensitive to the implications that the CETA
program was a waste. He felt the City had made good use of this program
and trained people to prepare them for good �obs. He stated the City
could provide a report and show the CETA money wasn't wasted.
� Mr. Merickel stated the Job Partnership Training Act will replace the CETA
program and service delivery areas will be estahlished and persons trained
for specific �obs according to what 7obs are available in their particular
location.
Mr. Merickel stated it was alleqed the CETA program trained people,
havever, there weren't �obs in their area for which they were trained. He
stated the new program would train persons for different �obs available in
their area.
He stated, hopefully, Fridley will be able to participate in this new
program.
Councilman Barnette asked if pivate industry would be involved with the
program. Mr. Merickel stated private industry would participate to help
establish the ground rules.
Mr. Merickel stated they have further information on the program and would
focward it to the City Manager.
Councilman Hamernik asked about pending legislation regarding industrial
revenue bonds. Mr. Merickel stated there prolaably wouldn't kae any changes
in industrial revenue bonds, haaever, s�ne changes were made to close some
' of the loopholes where this type of financing was used even though they
really didn't establish more �obs.
Mayor D7ee stated he would welcome more stringent management of the
program, as it almost seems to get out of hand at times.
Mr. Merickel stated the Federal government is allowed to operate with a
deficit, however, when more control is turned over to the State and local
goverrunents, it forces decisions to be made regarding priorities since
they have to follav a balanced budget.
Mr. Merickel thanked the Council for their time and stated he would
probably come back within the next six months for a further report and any
co�rnnents by the Council
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Mr. Tbrkildson, Director of Anoka County Parks and Recreation, appeared
Y�efore the Council regarding off-season uses £or Colwnbia Arena.
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He stated the County Board has approved the purchase of a portable floor
so that other events can be helcl in Columbia l. He stated a letter was
sent on July 26 to Mayor Nee outlining some of the proposed uses such as
ceramic, antique car, and 7ewelry shows, and some stage productions. He
stated they also intend to possibly use the north parking lot for displays
of antique or new cars.
Mr, Torkildson stated the reason he is before the Council is to see if
they have any questions or if there is a problem with any of their
proposed ideas for using the arena in the summer months. He stated he
would like to see anyone interested in using the arena to first come to
the City to see if there are any problems, before they enter into a �
contract with the County.
Councilman Barnette stated the only concern he has is with the carnivals
and would like some information provided to him so he could answer any
questions he received regarding the event.
Councilman Hamernik stated he would want some assurance that functions
wouldn't be held at the arena that would be in competition with the
Fridley businesses, as he felt this would be an unfair advantage of using
public property for personal qain.
Mr. Torkildson stated they would make sure that any events held at the
arena wouldn't be in competition with private business in the City.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated he had some problem with the way the
Zoning Code is worded regarding the uses of public property. He felt, if
events of this nature were going to be held, some changes would be
necessary �n the Zomng Code. He felt the best course now is to determine
what the City and County agree upon as future uses, and the procedure to
follow in terms of obtaining approval of both bodies, so an amendment
could be made in the Zomng Code.
Councilman Barnette asked if the County received a lot of requests for use
of the area or if they are actively seeking persons to use the facility. �
Mr. Torkildson stated when Coliunbia l was first built, it was their intent
to have dry floor events, but it became evident they had to use the arena
all year around for skating, however, this isn't the case anymore because
of other ice facilities in the area. He felt the arena should be used in
the simm�er months and they will do some mailing to find out what persons
may be interested in using the facility.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, asked if there was general agreement with the
items proposed in Mr. Torkildson's letter.
Councilman Barnette stated his only concern would be with the carnivals.
Mayor Nee stated he felt there may be problems with an outdoor flea
market.
Mr, Qureshi stated, if there is a general agre�nent with these items, the
County cauld proceed and potential exhibitors should contact the City
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Manager's Office so it could be coordinated with the County. He stated,
in the meantime, staff would work on the amendment to the Zoning Code to
cover whatever is agreed upon.
Mr. Tony Palumbo, County Attorney's Office, stated the County would try to
acco�nodate the Council's wishes and, before any contract is drawn, the
City would be contacted to work out any problems or concerns.
Mr. Herrick felt perhaps it would be workable if the ordinance was amended
to provide certain activities, with a broad description of those
activities, that could be conducted in the arena, upon concurrence of the
� City and County. He felt there could be some standards, if a proposal was
made that was ob7ectionable, the Council could so indicate and not give a
permit. He felt there should be some procedures to follow so the County
isn't embarrassed or the City put in a situation they find ob�ectionable.
It was the concensus of the Council that staff should work an this item
further to try and accommodate the County's request for certain events to
be held during the stmm�er months at Colimibia l arena.
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MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the reading of the public
hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman
Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declareol the
motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at 8:28 p.m.
Mr. Jim Casserly, O'Connor and Hannan, e�plained what was taking place in
the modification of the Redevelognent Plan for RedeveloFxnent Pro7ect No.
1.
Mr. Casserly stated what is proposed is (1) expanding the City Center
� pro�ect Area to incorporate the other redevelopment areas and adding two
additional psrcels to potential pro7ect areas; (2) renaming this combined
area to be called Redevelopment Pro�ect No. 1; (3) renamxng the tax
increment districts, No. 1, No. 2, and No, 3; (4) amending the tax
increment finance plans to allow the use of a common bond reserve fund
system in the entire project area and any other purposes allowed or
authorized by statute; (5) allaaing the pro7ect area to be considered as a
single unit per plan which, in turn, allows any increment for any district
to be used anywhere in the pro7ect area; and (6) the result is to provide
for increased flexibility and updating the program to reflect legislative
changes.
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Mr. Casserly stated the proposal is not adding anything to the tax
increment districts or creating a nea t� increment district; not taking
any land for any purpose of any kind whatsoever; not transferring any
funds of any kind for any purpose; or noc approving any pro7ect, either
specifically or individually, or approving any funds for any pro�ect, but
simply allowing for gxeater flexibility in planrung.
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Mayor Nee asked if the Housing and Redevelopment Authority concurred with
Redevelopment Pro7ect No. 1. Mr. Casserly stated they reviewed it in
detail and have recommended approval.
Mayor Nee asked the practical purpose for having the Redevelo�anent
Pro�ect,
Mr. Inman, City Clerk, stated by using the reserve system or common bond,
the City is able to potentially reduce the interest, since they would have
only one conmion bond fund rather than three.
Councilman Schneider asked if tax increment from one district could be �
used in another district. Mr. Inman stated there is an additional
accounting process so a transfer would have to be done.
Mr, Dick Harris, 620D RiverviEta Terrace, stated he has some concern about
combining all the tax increment districts into one entity. He stated
funds could be moved between the districts and asked if that tequired a
ma�ority vote or a 4/5 vote of the Council.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated the Charter provision would require a
4/5 vote, but didn't know if there was a specific provision in the State
statute which relates to this item.
Mr. Casserly stated the general rule is, when bond proceeds are shifted
for a project for which the City could have bonded, it requires the same
ntmJ�er of votes necessary if it had been an original bond issue.
Mr. Inman stated the Housing and Redevelopemnt Authoxity would also have
to vote on moving any funds.
Mr. Harris stated his concern was keeping the faith with the persons in
the north tax incr�nent district. Mayor Nee felt the Center City pro�ect
was going so well and it may be the flow of funds from this area which
would benefit the north pro�ect.
Mr, Casserly stated, in the general sense, small public improvements would �
be very expensive to bond on an individual basis. He felt it would be
extr�nely advantageous to borrow the money from the Center City pro�ect
and pay it back when the increment becomes available in the north
district. He stated if the City has a development fund, it can be used to
reduce public expenditure by 40 to 45$ of a given small bond issue.
Mayor Nee stated he would ob�ect to one district subsidizing the other and
didn`t think any memUer of the Council would support such an arrangement.
Mr. Harris asked if a public hearing is required before funds are
ttansferred.
Mr. Casserly stated it would come to the Council as an agenda it�n.
Mr. Harris asked if there was sane way affected property owners could be
notified,
Mr. Casserly stated any property that would have an improvement made to it
by the use ot these ftuids is going to require the appraval of the property
amer.
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He stated it would be very foolish on the part of the City to make those
kinds of e�cpenditures without swne assurances from the aaner that some tax
incr�nent would develop.
No other persons in the audience spoke regarding the proposed
Redevelopment Pro7ect No. 1.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unammously and the public hearing closed at
8:50 p.m.
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MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table this item. Seconded by Councilman
Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated a redraft was pre�red of Chapter
206 of the City Code which includes the following: (1) Adoption of the
1982 Uniform Building code; (2) Adoption of Appendix E. optional automatic
fire suppression system; (3) Organization of a building department; (4)
Adoption of a Plan Revic�a Fee Schedule; (5) Adoption of an Electrical Fee
Schedule; (6) Complements the Zoning Code Certificate of Compliance
requir�nents; and (7) Deftnes the storm water run-off design criteria.
Mayor Nee stated the Council asked that this ordinance 6e circulated as
widely as possible in order to seek comments from the residents and
business community.
� Mr, Bo6 Aldrich, Fire Chief, stated he felt, in the long run, it was in
the best interests of the City to adopt this type of ordinance.
In reference to Appendix E concerning sprinkler systems, Mr. Aldrich
submitted comp�risons to what was required bn the previous fire limits
ordinance, the 1980 code, and proposed Appendix E. He pointed out that
Appendix E is more restrictive than the fire limits ordinance and the 1980
code.
Mr. Aldrich submitted charts shornng the amount of personnel it takes to
advance a hose line and how much water per minute can be applied based on
the nimil�er of personnel fighting a fire.
Mr. Aldrich presented charts showing the loss ratio in buildings and
apartrnents that were sprinkled vs, the non-sprinkled buildings. In one
case of a non-sprinkled building, two persons lost their lives and there
was $70,000 in damage versus a similar sprinkled building where there was
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only $1,000 �.n damages. In another instance, there was a$3,000 loss as
opposed to a$110,000 loss of a sprinkled versus a non-sprinkled building.
Mr. Aldrich stated firefighter safety is of the utmost importance to him
and there is no doubt in his mind that sprinkled buildings are safer and
reduce the damage when there is a fire.
Mr. Aldrich stated he received several phone calls pertaining to the code
and one of the questions was if the code would be retroactive, which it is
not.
He stated another concern was if new owners purchased a used building, if
they would have to install sprinklers.
Mr, Aldrich stated he also discussed the code with Mr, Dick Harris and
they agreed upon some of the points and disagreed on others.
Mr. Aldrich stated, in most cases, there xs a sizeable reduction in the
insurance rate for sprinkled buildings as opposed to non-sprinkled
buildings. Mr. Aldrich stated if the fire station was sprinkled, it would
decrease the fire insurance rates by about 47� and decrease the insurance
rates on the contents by ahout 38�.
Mayor Nee asked how long it would take to amortize the investment for a
sprinkler system.
Mr. A].drich stated it would be three to eleven years, with the average
between five to seven years, depending upon the degree of hazard and type
of structure of the building.
Councilman Schneider asked if any pro�ections were made regarding the fire
fighting equipment and number of persottnel needed in the f uture, if
Appendix E were adopted, and a crorap�rison if it is not adopted.
Mr. Aldrich stated he felt the City can expect to stay at the present
level, if Appendix E is adopted; however, he felt additional resources
would be needed if this is not adopted.
Councilman Hamernik stated some suburban areas were requiring sprinkler
systems and dichi't adopt Appendix E. Mr. Aldrich stated Golden Valley is
not oonsidering the ordinance because they enforce strict requirements and
all buildings must be sprinkled.
Mr, Dick Harris, 6200 Riverview Terrace, stated he didn't disagree with
Mr. Aldrich regarding the safety aspect of sprinkler systems. He felt the
schools are remiss in the fact they haven't seen fit to put sprinkler
systems in the schools.
Mr. Harris stated, fram the standpoint of the cost of the system and the
psy back, this code really does, in certain instances, speak to retrofit.
He pointed out that, under retail warehouse and manufacturing, sprinklers
are needed where there is 2,000 square feet or more and in schools, where
there is a higher htur�n use, the requirenent is 8,500 square feet or more.
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Ptr. �Harris stated, as �e t��ersta,nd� th� code, if one of his uuildings
was clestre��ed, in order tQ rebuild, it has to be sprinkled.
Mr. Harris steted he has done some figuring and �ust to get the water
service into a building, the cost would be between $5,500 to $6,000. He
stated the cost for the sprinklers is about $1.00/square foot and every
sprinkler head is $80, therefore, the total cost for a 8,000 square foot
building would be between $14,000 to $15,000 on new construction. He
stated the smaller the size, the higher the cost per square foot. He felt
2,000 square foot building would be almost prohibitive because of the
initial costs 7ust to brinq water into the buildinq.
Mr. Harris stated, even by reducing the cost by about 50� of their fire
insuxance rates, it would take 28 years to amortize a sprinklec system fox
an 8,000 square foot building.
Mayor Nee asked Mr. Harris if he would recommend the Council not adopt
Appendix E.
Mr. Harris stated it cbesn't make sense economically, but knows it woulc7
be good from a safety standpoint. He stated he would suspect if this
ordinance is ac7opted, it probably will shutoff all new construction.
Councilman Hamernik raised the question regarding pre-payment of an
inspection fee, and how many othez communities cuxrently follow this
procedure.
Mr: Elora sY�ted four out of"the five surrounding communities-are using
this practice, as it does provide the City a certain amount of
compensation for their work, if a pro7ect doesn't proceed.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manaqer, stated the concetn for safety is paramount in
staff's mind; hawever, it has to be balanced by the impact on existing and
potential future businesses. He stated if the C�ty's restrictions are
more severe than what other cities are reguiring, the City is in a less
competitive situation. He pointed out a nnmber of communities are,
hawever, considering P,ppendix E.
Mayor Nee asked if there may be some alternative to adopting all of
Flppendix E.
Mr. Qureshi felt perhaps the Attorney's office should review it to see if
part could be adopted.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to table this item until the meeting of
September 12, 1983 to check what the law requires, as far as adopting all
or none of Appendix E and, what, i£ any, are the alternatives. Seconded
by Councilman Barnette.
Councilman Barnette stated he hopecl other businesses in the community
would make their feelings knam regarding adoption of this ordinance.
Mr, FIarris stated he thinks most people are under the assumption it has
nothing to do with retrofit.
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Mr. Jim Black, Itice Creek Insurance Agency, stated in relation to fire
insurance rates, sprinkling a building makes good sense and in others, it
doesn't make sense so he felt some flexibility is needed in tiie ordinance.
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABWE MOTTON, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee
declared the motion carned unanimously.
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4. IISERATION OF FI T READING OF N ORDINANCE AMII�IDING CHAP7'F'R 601 OF
THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE ENPITLID "MUNICIPAL OPERATION OF LIOiIOR” BY �
AME�IDING SEGTION 601.07:
MOTZON by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and approve the
ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanzmously.
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MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the readinq and approve the
ordinance upon first readirig. Seconded by Counci2man Barnette. Upon a
voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
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MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and approve the
ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik, Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
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MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and agprove the
ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Opon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
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Mr. Irunan, City Clerk, stated, over the g�st sevezal years, there has been
discussion and correspondence received from the local cab company
regarding a change in the Nhnneapolis licensing procedure which restricts
suburban cab companies from entering and picking up passengers in
Minneapolis.
Mr. Inman stated a solution was attempted through the Metropolitan
Council, however, they seem to have little interest in this subject.
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Mr, Inman stated a number of,cities went through changes in their
ordinan¢cs so taYicab companies outside the city cannot solicit business,
without a City license, but can discharge passengers in the city. He
stated this ordinance before the Council would make a similar chanqe in
Fridley's ordinance.
Mr. Bierbrauer, Town Ta�ci, suggested the cab comparaes should be checked
out before the City licenses then.
Councilman Barnette asked how this is enforced and if one cab company
calls the police on anothet cab company. Mx. Bierbrauer stated this is
true in most cases.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, suggested this item be tabled to the next
meeting for further review. He felt there may be a problem if cab
companies based in other cities came to Fridley and asked for a license
and it wasn't granted.
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to table this item to the next meeting on
September 12, 1983 for further revi�a by the City Attorney. Seconded by
Councilman Fitzpatrick, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Nee stated he would like to see a resolution to the State
Legislature for a metropolitan licensing agency.
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MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to set the public hearing on this vacation
request for September 12, 1983. Secortded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
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Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated a number of parcels have been
turned back to the City by the State which were previously taken for
right-of-way.
Mr. Flora stated a policy should be set by the Council regarding the turn-
back of these properties to the affected property aaners. He stated each
parcel, within itself, is unbuildable,
Councilman Fitzpatrick questioned, if the properties were sold if anyone,
other than the adjacent property ovmer, could purchase it.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated a check would have
how the property was acquired, either by an easment
stated, if it was by fee title, presumably. the City
anyone they wished; then the question arises if it makes
to the highest bidder.
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He stated if it is an unbuildable site, probably na one else would bid on
it, except the adjacent property owner. He stated if the property was
acquired by an easement, it would revert back to the property from which
it was originally taken.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated, unless the City has a use for these
properties, they should be given to the ad�oining property owners so that
the property can be put on tax rolls, with the condition that a survey be
provided by tYie awner so that the City knows the exact boundaries,
He stated where properties were acquixed by an easement, it will be �
necessary to go through khe vacation process.
MOTTON by Councilman Fitzpatrick to refer this item to staf£ ta bring back
in a form where Covncil may'act on it at the September�Z2, 1983 mee�ting.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vate, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Flora, Puhlic Works Director, stated this is a request for a variance
from the requzred five feet to one foot in order to construct a 12 foot
addition onto an existing garage.
He stated the Appeals Commission has recommended approval with the
stipulation that the new east wall be of one hour fire-resistance
construction with no openings and there be little or no roof pro�ection on
that side.
Mr, Flora stated letters were received fran neighboring property owners,
and tl�e new owner ad�acent to this property, and they have no ob�ection to
the varzance.
Councilman Schneider felt this addition would upgrade the neighborhood �
and, since the immediate neighbors didn't have any objection, he would
have no problem with the variance. He stated the house is constructed
somewhat cent2ted on the lot with no pra�tical place, economically, to
expand the garage excegt to �dd to the existing garage.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to concur with the recomendation of the
F�ppeals Commission and grant the side yard variance fran the required five
feet to one foot to allow a 12 foot garage addition at 1418 Meadowmoor
Drive, as there is no practical place where it would be economically
feasible to expand the garage except to add to the existing garage.
Seconded by Councilman Fitz�trick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Nayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
MQTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the minutes of the Planning
Carmnission Meeting of August 10, 1983. Seconded by Councilman Hamern2k.
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Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
10. CONSIDERATION OF SEPPING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 26. 1983 ON
PROYOSID ORDT ,Arn) 20 YEaR F.NFWAT. OF CAS FRAT?C??T E WITH
MTAIIQEX'�ASCO:
MO'PION by Councilman Hamernik to set the public hearing for September 26,
1983. Seconded by Councilman Fitz�trick. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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AVENUE:
Ms. Diane Ferry, President of the Sister Cities of Fridley Association,
appeared before the Council regarding the proposal to rename one of the
streets in Fridley after the City's Sister City, Fourmies, France.
Ms. Ferry stated members of their association and the community have
benefitted frrnn the City's Sister City program with Fourmies. She felt
the naming of a street for Fourmies was particularly appropriate as
persons from Fridley have had the priviledge of walkin9 down Fridley
Street when visiting Fourmies, France.
She stated the people of Foutmies, France are proud to have Fridley as
their Sister City and would be hap�y to have a street named for then,
Ms. Ferry stated she hoped the Council accepts this proposal and thanked
them for considering the request.
Mr. Jim Black, R.ice Creek Insurance Agency, felt if 64th Avenue is changed
to Fourmies Avenue, it would be a severe hardship on the tenants of the
new office building, as they have committed themselves quite heavily to
purchasing office supplies printed with the 64th Avenue address.
� He stated, before these supplies were ordered, they checked to make sure
this would be the address of the building.
Mr. Eaggerty 5tated, when he heard about the renaming of 64th Avenue to
Fourmies Avenue, he knew there would be some problems, because tenants of
the office buildinq have purchased supplies with the 64th Avenue address.
He stated the tenants have no ob�ection to a compromise, if the sign
indicates both 64th Avenue and Fourmies Avenue.
He stated, originally, they tried to get a University Avenue address for
better exposure and identification purposes, however, the post office
wouldn't allow it.
Mr. Black stated, as long as they provide a street sign that says 64th
Avenue, he didn't have a problem with it.
MOTION 6y Councilman Barnette to adopt Resolution No. 71-1983 with the
title to be amended by adding 64th Avenue after Fourmies Avenue, and Item
1 to be amended to read the street is renamed "Fourmies Avenue - 64th
Avenue".
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Seconded by Councilman Schneider, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unarumously.
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Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated this resolution calls for a public
hearing on a proposal to undertake and finance a pro�ect through
industrial revenue bonds. He stated the company, Johnson Printing and
Packaging, is presently located in northeast Minneapolis. He stated if
they relocate in Fridley, Zt would increase the valuation by $3,000,000
and bring about 100 new 7obs into the City.
MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to adopt Resolution No, 72-1983 setting the
public hearing for Septe�nber 12, 1983. Seconded by Councilman Schneider.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
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Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated the bids for a four wheel dtive
tractor loader were opened on August 3, 1983 and only one bid was
received, as it appeared some of the vendors are in opposition to
groviding total cost bid figures.
Mr. Flora stated staff would recommerx3 the bids be received and re�ected
and to adopt the resolution to readvertise, as the bid notice was
rewritten to provide for optional total cost figures, rather than
mandatory figures as was prevYOUSly specified.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the following bids for the four
wheel drive tractor loader and to reject the bid received.
Inc.
Bid Bond
Make/MOdel
Optional Equip.
Tradrin Opt,
Guaranteed Maint.
Guaranteed Repurchase
Total
Delivery Date
Ziegler Inc.
901 W 94th Street
Mpls,� MN
Fidelity
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Caterpillar 930
$24,207.00
$ 9,000,00
$ 4,500.00
$52,000.00
(Loader Only)
$32,020.35
45 Days
Warren's Excavating
Minnetonka, NRd
Sell Out-right
6100.00
Seconded by Councilman Hamermk. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declarec3 the motion carried unanimously.
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MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No.
readvertise for bids for a four wheel drive tractor loader.
Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
declared the motion carried unanimously.
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MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 74-1983 with the
stipulations that within one year the present garage be r�noved and that a
new garage and driveway be constructed according to the copy of a
' Certificate of survey revealing the location of all existinq and proposed
structures as presented to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik,
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
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M�7'IOt7 by Councilman Barnette to authorize payment of Claims No. 20758�
through 223W28. Seconded by Councilitan Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Nee declarecl the motion carried unammously.
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MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to approve the licenses as submitted and as
on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Barnette.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanxmously.
FSTIMATFS•
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, requested the Council consider a revised
estimate for Noble Nursery in the amount of $13,846.77.
MCYPION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the estimates as submitted,
with the exception of Noble Nursery.
Herrxck & Newman, P.A.
6279 [lnivesity Avenue N.E.
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
For legal services rendered as City
Attorney for the month of July, 1983
E. A, Hickock & Associates, Inc.
545 Indian Mound
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391
Moore Lake Restoration Pro�ect Phase I
Moore Lake Restoration Project Phase II
For Professional Services, July. 1983
$1,956.21
$3,981.35
$ 2,182.75
$ 5,937.56
Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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MOTION by Councilman Hamern�k to approve the estimate for Noble Nursery in
the arnourt of $13,346J7.-
N bel Nursery Inc.
8�59 Central l�venue N.E.
Blaine, Minnesota 55434
Estimate #3
Plaza Landscaping Project
$13,846.77
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
ADJO[IRI�KENP: �
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the
Fridley City Council of August 22, 1983 ad�ourned at 11:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary to the City Council Mayo
Approved: September 12, 1983
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