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05/01/1989 BOE - 00006881THE MINUTES OF THE CONTI UED BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING OF MAY 1, 1989 ' Mayor Nee reopened the Board of Review meeting, which had been continued from April 17, 1989, at 7:40 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman Schneider, Councilman Fitzpatrick and Councilman Billings MEMBERS ABSENT: None Mr. Madsen stated Mr. Zuk, 721 68th Avenue, had been contacted regarding the meeting this evening. He stated Mr. Zuk indicated he would try to obtain additional information for this meeting. Mr. Madsen stated, as of this a£ternoon, Mr. Zuk had not obtained any additional information and stated he would proceed to the County with his protest. Mr. Madsen, City Assessor, stated there are two items continued from the last meeting which require action. He stated one involves properties at 4715 and 5191 3rd Street and the other concerns property at 701 Bennett Drive. 1. MFt. JOSEPH SINIGAGLIO, 4715 & 5191 3RD STREET: Mr. Madsen, City Assessor, stated Mr. Sinigaglio came to his office � last Friday and this was the first time he had contacted the Assessor's Office since the April 10 Board of Review meeting. Mr. Madsen stated there was no basis to reduce the value of $71,600 for the property at 4715 3rd Street, however, it is recommended the value of the property at 5191 3rd Street be reduced from $100,400 to $97,900. He stated this reduction is based on the fact that values on all duplexes in the City will be lowered due to the market for these types of property. Mr. Madsen stated Mr. Sinigaglio was advised he could continue his protest to the County, as he was on record with the City that he was not in agreement with the values established for his properties. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to affirm the value of $71,600 established for the property at 4715 3rd Street and the value of $97,90D for the property at 5191 3rd Street. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 2. MR. MARTIN PAULAT, 701 BENNETT DRIVE: Mr. Madsen, City Assessor, stated it is recommended the value of this property be reduced from $79,200 to $78,000. He stated Mr. Paulat is in agreement with this reduction. � � � � CONTINUED BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING OF MAY 1, 1989 PAGE 2 MOTION by Councilman Schneider established for the property a Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a Nee declared the motion carried ADJOURNMENT• to affirm the value of $78,000 : 701 Bennett Drive. Seconded by voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adjourn the meeting of the Board of Review. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Board of Review meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carole Haddad Recording Secretary Approved: V v /V1.4� William J. Nee Mayor i � 1 � � THE MINUTEB OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL OF MAY 1. 1989 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7:50 p.m., after the meeting of the Board of Review. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman Schneider, Councilman Fitzpatrick and Councilman Billings None PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION: BARRIER AWARENESS DAY - MAY 7, 1989: Mayor Nee issued a proclamation proclaiming May 7, 1989 as Barrier Awareness Day in the City of Fridley and encouraged the efforts of individuals, organizations, and agencies in the City to support those programs and projects that improve the lives of disabled persons. This proclamation was presented to Mr. Jesse Ellingsworth. Mr. Ellingsworth updated the Council on the access guide which is being completed. He stated surveys have been sent to churches to determine if they are barrier free and stated he would encouraqe residents to make sure their churches are accessible to the handicapped. He thanked the Council for showing consideration for persons with disabilities and for the issuance of this proclamation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 17, 1989: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. .� � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY l, 1989 PAGE 2 OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: Mr. Larry Zimmerman, 5380 4th Street, requested stop signs on 4th and 54th Streets. He stated his wife was involved in an accident Friday while making a left-hand turn into their driveway. He stated there is a lot of speeding which will result in a serious accident if something is not done. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to direct staff to conduct a study in regard to stop signs, as requested by Mr. Zimmerman, and submit a recommendation to the Council. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS• 2. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 19. 1989: A. CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #89-05, TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF A CHURCH ON LOTS 1 THROUGH 4, BLOCK 1, SYLVAN HILLS PLAT 4, THE SAME BEING 6390 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.. BY FRIDLEY COVENANT CHURCH: � Mr. Robertson, Community Development Director, stated this church is located in a single family residential zone, therefore, a special use permit is required for any expansion. He stated the proposal is to expand the church by adding a narthex or foyer. Mr. Robertson stated no additional parking is required as there will not be any additional seating. Mr. Robertson stated the Planning Commission has reviewed this request and recommends approval with two stipulations which he outlined. He stated he also concurs and recommends approval of this special use permit. MOTION by Councilman Billings to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant special use permit, SP #89-05, with the following stipulations: (1) the petitioner shall install the following landscaping materials: 3- 2 1/2 caliper inch balled and burlapped Burr Oak trees, 40 feet on center, l0 feet from the curb, on the University Avenue side, Bird's Nest Spruce planted 5 feet on center with edging and rock mulch, and an appropriate weed barrier along the eastern and northern parking areas; and (2) the petitioner shall combine the existing tax parcels for the property into one tax parcel. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of April 19, 1989. Seconded by ,� ��. -� FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 1. 1989 PAGE 3 � Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 3. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING MAY 15, 1989 AS A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR A REZONING. ZOA #89-01, TO REZONE THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1. 2, 28 AND 29, BLOCK 2, COMMERCE PARK, FROM C-1, LOCAL BUSINESS. TO C-2, GENERAL BUSINESS, THE SAME BEING 240 OSBORNE ROAD N.E.. BY JEROME FARRELL: MOTION by Councilman Billings to set the public hearing for this rezoning, ZOA #89-01, for May 15, 1989. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 4. CONSIDERATION OF AN ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND THE GREATER ANOKA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY: Mr. Hill, Public Safety Director, stated it is recommended this proposed contract with the Greater Anoka County Humane Society be approved from June 1, 1989 through December 31, 1990 at a cost of $9,974.24 per year and paid in monthly installments of $831,18. Mr. Hill stated in 1986, the City pledged $15,000 or 50 cents per capita for the Humane Society's capital development project, � pursuant to Minnesota State Statute 343.11. He stated all other cities in Anoka County also pledqed per capita funding, except the City of Anoka who operates their own service. Mr. Hill stated the City of Fridley, unlike all other communities served by the Society, has not had a formal contract with them for services rendered. He stated there was some concern about Fridley recovering their investment and this was discussed with the Executive Director of the Humane Society at the time the $15,000 was pledged. He stated it was agreed to reduce the cost of the City's utilization of the facility and Fridley pays on an animal by animal basis for an average of $70 per month. Mr. Hill stated the intent was for the City to recover some of the capital development pledge. Mr. Hill stated the costs to other cities in Anoka County varies from $225 to $1,083 per month, with smaller communities paying 50 to 62 cents per capita. He stated estimates indicate that the City has recovered their investment through reduced service cost. Mr. Hill stated the Greater Anoka County Humane Society is now at the point where they are requesting approval of contracts with various communities based on a standardized per capita cost. He stated the proposed contract appears to be reasonable and the cost of $9,974.24 is $1,197.76 below what the City paid a private � contractor in 1985 for animal control services. Mr. Hill recommended the City enter into this contract. Ae stated the City has had no complaints with the Greater Anoka County Humane Society. __ FRIDLEY CITY COUNCZL MEETING OF MAY 1, 1989 PAGE 4 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into this contract with the Greater Anoka County Humane Society for services from June 1, 1989 through December 31, 1990 at a cost of $9,974.24 per year. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 41-1989 APPROPRIATING MUNICIPAL STATE AID FUNDS TO COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY (C.S.A.H.) - 51ST AVENUE AND EAST RIVER ROAD SIGNAL REVISION PROJECT (S.A.P. 127-020-081: Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated this resolution appropriates State Aid Funds for the 51st Avenue and East River Road signal revision project for a sum of $54,000 and requests the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation to approve this authorization. Mr. Flora stated it is recommended the contract for this improvement not be awarded until approval is received from the State. He requested the Council consider adoption of this resolution contingent on State approval on the use of the State Aid Funds for this signal project. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 41-1989 appropriating $54,000 from the State Aid Funds towards this signal improvement project and requesting approval from the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation for this appropriation. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 88004 FOR ANOKA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated the County is completing the improvement on East River Road and installing red brick in the median. He stated it was requested that the County extend the red brick to Mississippi Street. Mr. Flora stated the contractor was contacted and the cost to replace the existing median with red brick on East River Road from the north side of Mississippi Street to the Rice Creek Bridge Project is $33,252.87. Mr. Flora stated it is recommended the Council approve the amendment to this agreement to include the installation of the red brick. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the supplemental agreement to Contract Number 88004 with the Anoka County Highway _ Department in the amount of $33,252.87. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. _ � ; FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 1, 1989 PAGE 6 � service road, Commerce Lane (73rd Avenue to Os�orne Road), and East River Road and 51st Way. Mr. Flora stated ten bids were received and the low bidder was Gammon Brothers with a bid of $67D,628.34. He stated it is recommended the bid be awarded to Gammon Brothers for the improvements on Northco Drive, University Avenue service road, and Commerce Lane (Plxases A, B, C, and E) and authorize the City Manager to execute Phase D(improvements for East River Road and 51st Way), upon receipt of Municipal State Aid Funds. MOTION by Counoilman Schneider to award the contract for Street Improvement Projeat No. ST. 1989 - 1& 2 to the low bidder, Gammon Brothers for Phases A, B, C, and E of the project in the amount of $424,120.5� and authorize the City Manager to enter into Phase D (East River Road and 51st Way improvements) for $246,507.84, contingent on approval of the use of Municipal State Aid Funds by the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, for a final amount of $670,628.34. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 8. CON5IDERATION OF RECEIVING ADDENDUM PETITION NO. 7-1989 AMENDING COUNCIL TERM OF OFFICE: � Ms. Haapala, City Clerk, stated a second petition (No. 7-1989) was received containing 50 signatures. She stated two were not registered voters, one was not acceptable as the name was printed, and 47 were acceptable signatures. Ms. Aaapala stated this exceeds the 17 additional signatures required in order to call for a vote on this issue. She stated the total acceptable signatures for the two petitions (Nos. 6-1989 and 7-1989) was 328, and exceeds the 298 needed to call for a vote. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to accept the findings of the City Clerk and receive Petition No. 7-1989. Further, Petitions No. 6- 1989 and 7-1989 are sufficient to call for a vote on the issue of the term of office for City Council members. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 8A. RESOLUTION NO. 42-1989 CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION ON AMENDING THE CITY CHARTER. ORDINANCE NO. 919: MOTION by Councilman Billings to adopt Resolution No. 42-1989, calling for a Special Election on Amending the City Charter, Ordinance No. 919 for July 18, 1989. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � Councilman Billinqs stated it would be necessary for the Council to meet on July 24, 1989 to canvass the vote. �� ' � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 1, 1989 PAGE 7 9. RESOLUTION NO. 43-1989 AUTAORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON: VANTAGE COMPANIES ADDITION, LOT 1, BLOCK 1• Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated the property was platted in June, 1988 and it is requested the special assessments be split to separate the parcels within the plat for taxation purposes. MOTION by Councilman Billings to adopt Resolution No. 43-1989. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. l�. RESQLUTIQN NQ. 44-1989 TQ ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR MUNICIPAL CENTER DTCTATION EOUIPMENT: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated the City is planning to advertise for bids for digital dictation equipment. He stated the digital dictation system will allow the Department Managers to dictate into a system with a hard disk rather than use a separate disk. Councilman Schneider asked if the Council members could use this system. Mr. Burns stated the Council could enter and use the City Manager's system by means of a code. He stated the Police Department will have a separate system which is not accessible. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 44-1989. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 11. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR THE MLTNICIPAL CENTER TECHNICAL SYSTEM: Mr. Hunt, Assistant to the City Manager, stated this change order is to cover the cost of 21 external monitor connections for the Municipal Center in order to locate video monitors in these areas. He stated there are several options and one would be a"home run" system. He stated with this system, an individual line would be installed to each monitor connection. He stated the media production area would be connected to the external monitors and there would be 21 areas where a monitor could be setup and extend the cable television signal to it. He stated there would be one portable monitor that could be moved to a particular area. Mr. Hunt stated a person at one of the connections with a television set could take anything that came off the system. He stated if there was a problem with this system, it can be isolated, however, more cable is involved and results in a higher cost. Mr. Hunt stated the cost for this system would be $10,338.D0. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 1. 1989 PAGE 8 ' Mr. Hunt stated another system is a"trunk feed" system which would require less cable. He stated this system involves a"filter block" design by which one of the channels is blocked out and made available for in-house transmission of a video signal from the media production area to the external monitor locations. He stated both the "home run" and "trunk feed" systems would supply subscriber cable service to all external monitors. Mr. Hunt stated the cost for this system is about $4,034.00. Mr. Hunt stated there is also a system known as the "A/B trunk feed". He stated the A channel would carry all the channels by the cable television provider. He stated a monitor with a converter would be able to tune into any channel provided to the Municipal Center by the local cable television company. He stated the B channel would be an internal system and you could put a camera or VCR at any one of the locations and send a signal to all other locations as well. He stated it is like two separate systems and the cost is about $6,332.00. Mr. Hunt stated staff is recommending the "trunk feed" with the filter block. He stated this would enable communications to the external monitors at the least expense, as the cost would be about $4,034.00. � Mr. Hunt stated the best bid received for the "home run" system was $10,338.00. He stated with this system, the City would have the capability of sending the cable signal to any of the locations. Councilman Schneider questioned the a need £or the cable feed at any of the locations. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated if the Council Chambers was filled to capacity, the signal could be sent to another area. She asked if there was an additional charge by Nortel for each of the jacks. Mr. Hunt stated, in the past, they have not charged the City. He stated at the present time, the City has all the channels. Mr. Burns asked if the filter could be used with the "home run" system. Mr. Hunt stated he believed it could. Councilman Schneider stated even though the ��home run" system may not be fully utilized at this time, it does make sense to provide the capabilities for the future. He asked if staff had any objection to the "home run" system. Mr. Hunt stated there was no objection and it was the system recommended by Nortel Cable. � MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve Change Order No. 2 for the Municipal Center Technical 5ystem with Electrosonic Systems, Inc. to install 21 external video monitor connections using the , � ' FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 1, 1989 PAGE 9 "home run" wiring system in an amount not to exceed $10,338.00. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 12. CLAIMS• MOTION by Councilman Billings to authorize payment of Claims No. 25915 through 26136. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 13. LICENSES• MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 14. ESTIMATES: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the estimates as submitted: Herrick & Newman, P.A. 6401 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 For Services Rendered as City Attorney For the Month of April, 1989 ..... Shank Mechanical 3501 - 85th Avenue N. Minneapolis, MN 55443 Repair of Commons Park Filtration Project No. 164 FINAL ESTIMATE . . . . . . . . . TKDA 2500 American National Bank Bldg. St. Paul, MN 55101 Repair of Commons Park Filtration Project No. 164 FINAL ESTIMATE . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,802.40 $ 6,570.D0 . . $ 1,225.00 a � � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY l, 1989 PAGE 10 Traut Well, Inc. 151 - 72nd Ave., S. St. Cloud, MN 56301 Repair & Maintenance of Well Nos. 6, 8, il Project No. 186 FINAL ESTIMATE - Well #11. . . . . . . . . . $12,879.50 C. S. McCrossan, P. O. Box 1240 Maple Grove, MN Inc. 55369 Street Improvement Project No. St. 1988 - 1& 2 Estimate No. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,188.20 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of May 1, 1989 adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carole Haddad Secretary to the City Council Approved: �� � William �Nee Mayor I_ ' Ll