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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TE� FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF OCTOBER 5,
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The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Couneil was called to order at 7:44
p.m. by Mayor Nee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee led the Couneil and audience in the Pledge oF Allegianee to the
Flag.
ROLL CALL:
I�MBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nee, Councilman Goodspeed, Councilman
Fitzpatrick, Councilman Sehneider and
Couneilwoman Jorgenson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
PROCLAMATIONS:
SAFE KIAS WEEK - OCTOBER 11-17, 1987:
Mr. Hunt, Assistant to the City bfanager, read this proclamation which was
issued by Mayor Nee.
Ms. Sether reeeived the proclamation on behalf of the Fridley Women of Today
and stated she would like to see Safe Kids Week praeticed every day.
NATIOhiAL BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK - �CTOBER 18. 1987:
Mr. Hunt, Assistant to the City Flanager, read this proelamation which was
issued by Mayor Nee.
Since no one was present to reeeive the proclamation, Mayor Nee stated it
would be mailed.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 28. 1987:
MOTION by Couneilman Schneider to approve the minutes as presented.
Seconded by Councilman Goodspeed. Upon a vcice vote, all voting zye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatriek to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded
by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
OPEN FORUM, V 75ITORS :
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COUNCIL NII;ETING OF OCTOSSR 5. 1987
� Mr. Ross Daly� Editor of the Fridley Focus, extended an invitation to the
City Council to attend their open house in Fridley on Oetober 7 from 4 to 7
p.m.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. ORDINANCE N0. 896 ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FSSCAL YEAR 1988:
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the County arrived at a settlement with
Medtronie regarding the issue of the asses�ed valuation. He stated as a
resu7.t of this settlement, the City lost $12.7 million of as�essed valuation
and a total loss in revenue of about $157,000 for 1988 taxes. [,r. Qureshi
stated $25,283 is being taken from the General Fund reserve and the balance
is proposed to be obtained from an increase in the mill rate from 14.7 to
15.3 mills.
Couneilman Goodspeed stated he was going to request the second reading of
this ordinance be postponed because so much has transpired within the 1 ast
week with School District 14 passing a referendum and the affects of the
Medtronic issue on School District 16. He felt this was a terrible t�me for
the City to be raising taxes and if the results of the N,edtronic settlement
had been known earlier, there probably would have been significant cuts made
in the City budget. He stated he understands by raising the mill rate to
15.3, it would mean approximately $10 a year more in taxes for an average
home in Fridley. He stated because the Council is required, by law, to
� consider passage on the hudget thia evenang, he didn't feel it would be
appropriate to start budget cuts at this point.
Couneilman Fitzpatrick stated School District 1b taxpayers wxll have a 6 or
7 mill increase in their taxes in the next year and School District 13 had a
10 mill raise payalole in 19a7 which will continue. He felt when the City
loses this amount of revenue and the budget has to be certified next week,
this is the purpose oF the reserves.
Councilman Sehneider stated when reviewing his tax statement, he marvels
that his taxes are about the same as they were 16 years ago when he first
moved to Fridley. He felt governmental bodies in the area were doing a
fairly good �ob of holding the line on spending. He stated the loss of
revenue is serious, but believed this Council was successful in keeping a
very stable mill rate and hasn't drastically changed the num6er of City
employees. Councilman Schneider stated he felt reserves are to be used for
these situations. He felt as the Council goes inta next year, all
alternatives have to be reviewed, but would support using the reserves and
raising the m�.11 rate.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated the Council was aware there would be a
settlement with Medtrom c, but didn't think it would be that drastic. She
stated there is no way the Council can begin to review the budget this
eve mng and cut $157,000 without severely damaging the capability of the
� City. She stated she feels somewhat pressured this ordinanee has to be
passed at this meeting.
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' Councilman Fitzpatrick stated he did not mean to be eritical of the S ch ool
Board as he knows they have their own problems. He stated the goint is the
taxpayer doesn't differentiate what portion of their tax was raised.
MOTION by Councilman Sehneider to waive the second reading of Ordinance No.
8g6 and adopt it on the second reading and order publication. Seeonded by
Councilman Goodspeed. Upon a voiee vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee deelared
the motion carried unanimously.
2. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMESdTS TO EIdERGY ASdD ENV IRONMENTAL 4UALITY
COMMISSIONS:
MOTION by Couneilman Schneider to table this item. Seconded by Couneilwoman
Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUS INESS :
3. ITEM FROM THE MINUTES OF TE� APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22,
19$7:
A. CONSIDERATION OF A VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR �k87-31 TO REDUCE THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK FROM 35 FEET TO 25 FEET TO ALL(7r1 THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A 10 FOOT BY 15 FOOT ADDITION ON LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 1, HILLCREST
ADDITION. THE 5AME BEING 7231 EAST RN ER ROAD N.E., BY DAVID FOX:
' Mr. Robertson, Community Development Director, stated the code requires a
minimum front yard depth of 35 feet to allow f"or off-street parking without
encroaching on the public right-of-way and also for aesthetic purpose s. He
stated the petitioner's hardship is he would like to add an entry-way to
serve as a weather barrier and reduce energy loss. Mx. Robertson stated the
petitioner would also like to add office space for an in-home business and
his finanees will not allow for two additions so he would like to combine
both into a two-level addition.
Mr. Robertson stated the code allows for a five foot encroachment into the
required front yard setback of 35 feet, if the total area of the addition
does not exceed 50 square feet. He stated because the Fetitiener wishes to
construct a 10 by 15 foot addition, he has requested the variance. r4r.
Robertson stated the present setback from East River Road right-of-way is
135 feet, however, beyond the 35 feet from the petitioner's existing home is
a 5D foot right-of-way for the future extension of Ashton Avenue. He stated
this would serve as a service road and would elaminate the private driveway
access onto East River Road from the east side. Mr•. Robertson stated there
are no immediate plans for this to take place, however, it could happen at a
later date.
Mr. Robertson stated at the Appeals Commission meeting, the petitioner was
asked if he eould add on to the back of his home. He stated the petitioner
' advised the Commission he had constructed a very extensive deck which covers
almost the ftall length of the back of his home and if he were to add on to
the back, he would have to tear down almost the entire deck.
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' Mr. Robertson stated at the Appeals Commission meeting, the Chairman, hfr.
Betzold, stated that the Ashton Avenue/East River Road mstters are policy
decisions that he was not comfortable making and felt the final decision
should be made by the City Couneil. He stated t�`,r. Retzold, therefore, voted
against the motion to approve this varianee in order that the request would
go to the Couneil for their final decision.
Councilman Fitzpatrick asked if there is 135 feet from East River Road to
this property line. Mr. Robertson stated there is 135 feet Prom the front
of the home to East River Road.
Couneilman Fitzpatrick stated there is publie right-of-way of 100 feet and
if the time ever comes to extend Ashton Avenue, he felt there is �ufficient
space to work within this amount of right-of-way.
MOTION by Councilman Fatzpatrick to concur with the recommendation of the
Appeals Commission and grant variance, VAR 4687-31, to reduce the front yard
set6ack from 35 feet to 25 feet to allow the contruction of a 10 by 15 foot
addition at 7231 East River Road N.E. Seconded by Councilman Goodspeed.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the raotion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Fox, the petitioner, stated if Ashton Avenue is prcposed to Le extended,
it would be opposed by everyone on the block. He stated because Ashton
� Avenue is a cul-de-sac, children use it for their aetivities such as roller
skating, playing games, etc. He stated the peoFle living on this block do
not want the additional traffic an extension of this street would bring.
Councilman Fitzpatriek stated he doesn't see Ashton Avenue as an element in
this variance request.
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Mr. Fox stated he has seen a drawing that connects Ashton Avenue all the way
to the �ervice station.
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated there wasn't an official proposal to extend
Ashton Avenue, but there was discussion about eliminating private driveway
aecess onto East River Road.
MOTIOAI by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 75-19g7• Seconded by
Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motio❑ carried unanimously.
Councilman Sehneider stated perhaps the City should be looking at raisin$
the penalty fee because it isn't in the Gity's interest to be in the
financing business.
� Nfr. Pribyl, Finance Direetor, stated staff could possibly review to
determine if this would be a revenue ralsing technique. He stated these
accounts represent lese than 2 percent of the water and sewer charges of the
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COUNCIL MEETING OF QCTOBER 5, 19&7
City.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated out of 8,000 homes, only 200 are certified to
the County for eollection with the taxes.
RESOLUTION N0. 76-1987 �RSIFYING CHARGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO SE LEVIED
MOTSON by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 76-1987. Seconded
by Couneilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
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MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 77-1987. Seconded
by Couneilman Goodspeed. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 78-1987 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS ON PARCEL 30D0 SECTION 2 AND APPORTIONING INTO SPRINGBROOK
APARTMENIS AT NORTHTa7N:
MOTION by Councilman Goodspeed to adopt Resolutien No. 78-1987• Seconded by
Councilmsn Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 79-1987 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING AND COt•IDIHING
OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON: PART OF LOT 1, AUDITOR'S SUBDNTSION �k89:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 79-1987. Seconded by
Couneilman Goodspeed. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 80-1987 DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES AND APPROV ING JUAGES FOR
THE NOJEMBER 3. 1987 GENERAL ELECTION:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 8D-1987• Seconded by
Councilman Goodspeed. Upon a voice vote� all vot�.ng aye, Mayor Nee deelared
the motion carried unanimously.
10. RESOLUTION N0. 81-1987 CERTIFYING TAX LEVY REQUIREMENTS FOR 1988 TO SHE
COUNTY OF ANOKA FOR COLLECTION:
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MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 81-19R7. Seaonded by
Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
CODLSIDERATION OF 1988 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND IIOLIDAY SCHEDULE:
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C�UNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 5, 1987
Councilwoman Jorgenson requested that the Conference Meeting scheduled for
Halloween night, October 31, be deleted.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the 1988 Council Meetings and
Holiday Sehedule, with the deletion of the October 31 Conferenee Pieeting.
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
12. CLAINS:
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MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to authorize payment of Claims No. 16728
through 16837• Seconded by Councilman Schne�der. Upon a voiee vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
LICENSES:
MOTION by Couneilman Schneider to approve the licenses as submitted and as
on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
ESTIMATES:
MOTION by Councilman Goodspeed to approve the estimates as submitted:
� Herriek & Newman, P.A.
64�1 Umversity Avenue N.E.
Fridley, I�IlV 55432
For Services Rendered as City Attorney
for the Month of September, 1987. . . . . . . . . . $ 1, 830.45
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Smith, Jueter, Feikema, Malmon & Haskvitz
6401 University Avenue N.E.
Fr7.dley, MN 55�132
For Services Rendered as City Prosecutor
for the Month of August 1987 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7,82B.50
Seconded by Councilman Sehneider. Upon a vcice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
deelared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the
Fridley City Couneil of October 5, 1987 adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Carole Haddad William J. Nee
Secretary to the City Council Nayor
Approved:
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