09/11/1989 - 00007037THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF
� SEPTEMBER il. 1989
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order
at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Nee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ROLL CALL•
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman
Schneider, Councilman Fitzpatrick and
Councilman Billings
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION:
GREATER ANOKA COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY MONTH. SEPTEMBER. 1989:
Mayor Nee issued a proclamation proclaiming September, 1989 as
Greater Anoka County Humane Society Month to encourage increased
public awareness of the services provided by this non-profit
� organization. He urged Fridley citizens to participate in the 5K
Walk/Run/Roll for Homeless Animals or to contribute pledges to help
the Humane Society provide the proper care for abandoned and stray
animals in Anoka County. Mayor Nee requested this proclamation be
mailed to the Humane Society.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 28, 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:
Mayor Nee stated staff has requested Item 16 be deleted.
Councilman Billings asked that an item be added regarding a
proposed ordinance amendment concerning parking stalls.
MOT2oN by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda with the
deletion of Item 16 and the addition of the item (23) concerning
parking stalls. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
� unanimously.
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� �PEN FQRUM. VISITQRS;
KEN WILKINSON, AN�KA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT:
Mr. Wilkinson, Anoka County Sheriff, addressed the Council as to
services provided by his department. He stated the working
relationship between the Fridley Police Department and the Anoka
County Sheriff's Department is excellent. He stated Jim Hi11 has
one of the most progressive police departments in the area.
Mr. Wilkinson stated the areas where the Anoka County Sheriff's
Department has provided servioe to the City involve criminal
investigations, sexual assault cases, and drug enforcement. He
stated arrests have been made in these areas by the cooperative
ef£orts of the City and County. He stated criminal investigations
are augmented by the crime lab services. Mr. Wilkinson stated
another area added this year was polygraph services. He also
stated the County provides jail services to the City of which
Fridley has been a major contributor. Mr. Wilkinson stated other
services provided involve arrest warrants, special weapons, the
swat team, and canine unit.
Mr. Wilkinson stated his future goals and objectives were to expand
the crime lab services and provide prisoner transportation. He
� stated these requests were not approved by the County Board, but
he would submit the requests again next year. Mr. Wilkinson stated
funds have been allocated for a computer system, however, it
appears it will be next year before it is operational.
Mr. Wilkinson stated he is open to any comments and suggestions
from the Council on how the Sheriff's Department may enhance their
services to the City.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, asked if any changes are proposed in the
dispatching service.
Mr. Wilkinson stated this area does not come under the jurisdiction
of the Sheriff's Department, but stated another emergency channel
is being added.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated the City of St. Paul received
some computerized fingerprinting apparatus and asked if the County
is cansidering a similar system.
Mr. Wilkinson stated they are in the process of reviewing this
system, but funding is always a major item. He stated it is hoped
it could be implemented in the not too distance future. He stated
one of the problems that exist is the FBI does not accept the cards
processed by this technology. Mr. Wilkinson stated he is checking
� this further with personnel from the FBI to see what is the
problem.
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Mr. Wilkinson thanked the Council for the opportunity to address
them this evening.
SWEARING-IN OF NEW POLICE OFFICER, MICHAEL MONSRUD:
Mr. Jim Hill, Public Safety Director, introduced Fridley's newest
member of the police force, Michael Monsrud. He stated Mr. Monsrud
attended Coon Rapids High School, graduating in 1985 with honors.
He stated he attended Anoka Ramsey and North Hennepin Community
Colleges and received an AAS degree in law enforcement.
Mr. Hill stated Mr. Monsrud was employed by the Anoka Police
Department and assigned to security at the Anoka State Hospital.
He stated he was previously employed as a police intern with the
City of Minnetonka and is a member of the Army reserves.
Mr. Hill administered the oath of office to Mr
Nee and members of the Council extended their
welcomed him to the City of�Fridley.
PUBLIC xEARINGS:
. Monsrud and Mayor
congratulations and
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON 1989 SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
� MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the reading of the public
hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman
5chneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at
8:08 p.m.
Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated this hearing involves the
final assessment roll for the 1989 service connections. He stated
each property involved has connected to City water or sewer without
having previously paid a lateral charge. He stated all property
owners in this assessment roll have signed agreements to the
principal of these lateral charges.
Mr. Pribyl
period with
principal.
No persons
assessment.
stated the assessment will be spread over a 15 year
an interest rate of 8 percent per year on the unpaid
in the audience spoke regarding this proposed
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the
public hearing closed at 8:10 p.m.
� 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON WATER, SANITARY SEWER & STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 183 (83RD):
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� M�TION 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 declared
the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at
8:10 p.m.
Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated this hearing involves the
assessment roll for water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer on
University Avenue West Service Drive from 83rd Avenue to 500 feet
north. He stated the two properties to be assessed petitioned for
the improvements, and the total cost of this Project No. 183, is
$38,726.80, will be divided between the two owners and spread over
a 20 year period at 8 percent interest.
No persons in the audience spoke regarding this proposed
assessment.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the
public hearing closed at 8:11 p.m.
3. PUBLIC HEARING ON WATER, SANITARY SEWER & STORM SEWER
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 188 (NORTHCO):
, MOTION by Councilman Billings 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 declared
the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at
8:11 p.m.
Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated this hearing involves the
assessment roll for water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer for the
Northco Business Park Plat. He stated the owner petitioned for the
improvements and will be assessed at 8 percent interest for a 15
year period. He stated the total amount of the assessment is
$236,548.51.
No persons in the audience spoke regarding this proposed
assessment.
MOTION by Councilman Billings to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the
public hearing closed at 8:13 p.m.
4. PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENT PROSECT NO. ST 1988 - 1
& 2 (PARTS A, B, & C):
' MOTION bp Councilman Billings to waive the reading of the public
hearing notiae and open the public hearing. Seconded �y
Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
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� Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing
opened at 8:14 p.m.
Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated this hearing involves the
assessment roll for Street Improvement Project ST 1988 - 1& 2,
consisting of several parts. He stated Part A involves the Rice
Creek Road alignment from Highway 65 to Central Avenue. He stated
this improvement was petitioned for by the property owner at a
total cost of $1,058,858.43. He stated the assessment will be
spread over a 13 year period at an interest rate of 9 percent.
Mr. Pribyl stated also included in Part A is the parking lot
improvement at the satellite fire station at a cost of $14,017.87;
the Osborne Road bike path at a cost of $3,744.74; the 63rd Avenue
and Rice Creek Road improvement of the sanitary sewer system at a
cost of $31,557.A4; and driveway construction at a cost of
$13,496.31.
Mr. Pribyl stated Part B of this improvement project includes
extension of the storm sewer service at 6400 Central Avenue. He
stated this improvement was petitioned for by the property owner.
He stated the cost was $14,600, and the amount to be assessed,
$12,200, will be spread over a 15 year period at 9-1/2 percent
interest. He stated the remainder of the cost will come from the
storm sewer escrow and storm sewer funds.
� Mr. Pribyl stated Part C of this improvement project involves the
Sears Surplus parking lot. He stated Shorewood Plaza Partners
petitioned for this improvement and agreed to the assessment cost.
He stated the total cost is $37,379.69 and will be spread over a
10 year period at an interest rate of 8 percent.
Councilman Schneider asked if the assessment for Part A of this
project was exactly as per the aqreement signed on March 23, 1988.
Mr. Pribyl replied in the affirmative and stated the City�s costs
were totally covered.
No persons in the audience spoke regarding this proposed
assessment.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to close trie public hearing.
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the
public hearing closed at 8:16 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS:
5. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE RECODSFYING
THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE. CHAPTER 104, ENTITLED "TREE DISEASE"
BY RENAMING CHAPTER TO "DISEASED TREES" AND BY AMENDING
� SECTIONS 104.02. 104.04. 104.06, 104.08 AND 104.09:
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� Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated this change to the
Diseased Tree Ordinance includes identification of the
Superintendent of Public Works as the City Forester; identification
of the City Manager as the Director and Controller of the program;
extends the response date for tree removal from l0 to 30 days;
allowes the property owner to have a private diseased tree removed
and assessed to the property for a period of five years; defines
a boulevard tree within the street right-of-way; and identifies the
City's responsibility for removal of boulevard trees and
replacement of bare root trees on the owner's property.
Mayor Nee stated he understands some residents may be concerned
with this ordinance.
Mr. George Tony, 5898 Aackmann Avenue, stated all the trees on the
south side of Aackmann Avenue have been removed by the City. He
stated there are seven trees remaining on the north side and most
of them are diseased. He stated they are supposedly on private
property, however, he measured the areas on the north side of the
street where the City removed four trees and found the distances
from the bottom of the curb to the base of the tree varied from 13
feet to 10 feet, S inches. He stated these trees were set back
further than what the City olassifies as boulevard trees. Mr. Tony
felt if the City removed some of the trees on the north side of
� Hackmann Avenue, they should remove the remaining seven diseased
trees.
Councilman Schneider stated prior to 1982, there was a State
program that provided funding for removal of diseased trees and a
number of trees were removed by the City during that period on a
cost sharing basis with the property owners. He stated this
program terminated in 1982. Councilman Schneider stated in 1987,
while the City was still inspecting trees, three trees on Hackmann
Avenue were marked for removal by the City because they were
diseased and, at that time, the property owners were advised they
were boulevard trees, and would be removed. He stated after one
of the trees was removed, it was determined that this was an error
and the trees were not on the City's right-of-way. He stated the
Council discussed this matter and he advocated that, since the City
had marked the trees and advised the property owners they would be
removed by the City, the City should make good its word and removed
them at City expense.
Mr. Tony stated every tree on Hackmann has been removed by the
City, except those seven on the north side and he felt the City
should remove them as they were planted as boulevard trees.
Councilman Schneider stated the whole issue is where the tree is
located. He stated if it is on City property, the City will remove
' it.
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Mr. Tony stated you cannot take down trees that were not on City
property and leave others. He felt they should receive the same
consideration.
Councilman Schneider stated the three trees removed by the City
were in error and he will take responsibility for talking the
Council into making good on the promise that was made to the
property owners. He stated one tree was already down and the other
two had been marked and the property owners advised by a City
employee that the City would remove them. He stated it was a
matter of the Council honoring their word.
Councilman Schneider stated this ordinance the Council is
considerinq would allow the City to remove diseased trees on
private property, if the owner so desired, and spread this cost
over a five year period.
Mr. Robert Townsend, 5874 Hackmann Avenue, felt the road must have
been re-surveyed, after the building contractor planted the trees.
Mayor Nee stated the City determines where the paving is to be
installed within the right-of-way. He stated the contractor had
the authority to plant the trees anywhere on the lot.
Mr. Townsend stated you cannot go by the stakes as his lot is 75
feet wide and the stakes are 66 feet apart.
Councilman Schneider asked Mr. Townsend if his argument was the
tree was on the City's right-of-way.
Mr. Townsend stated the tree is on his property and it is obvious
a mistake was made.
Councilman Billings stated the building contractor hires a surveyor
to lay out the plat and iron pins are installed at each of the
property corners to show the location of the front yards. He
stated whoever planted the trees, before the road was constructed,
was using the pins to determine the location of the front yards.
Mr. Townsend felt if the City removed trees which were not on City
property, they should remove these other affected trees. He asked
the cost for tree removal.
Mr. Flora stated the cost is $7.90 a diameter inch for removal of
the tree and another $1.45 a diameter inch for removal of the
stump.
Councilwoman Jorgenson reviewed costs for tree removal at various
properties on Haokmann Avenue which ranged about $250 to $275. She
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� stated she wished there was an easy solution to this problem. She
stated if the City removed trees for the property owners on
Hackmann Avenue, other residents in the City would have to be given
the same consideration.
Councilman Schneider stated he took an oath of office to do what
was in the best interests of the City. He stated he felt it would
be irresponsible for the City to remove the trees on Hackmann
Avenue, as similar requests would have to be honored all over the
City. He advised Mr. Tony if he can submit a petition with 500
signatures from residents indicating the City should remove the
trees on Hackmann, but not on their street, he would proceed to
have this accomplished.
Mayor Nee stated the State Legislature did £und the program for
disease management on these trees. He stated, however, this
program became too expensive for the State and funding was
eliminated. He felt if the State cannot find the funds, the City
is surely not in a position to fund such a program.
Mayor Nee stated he questioned Section 104.04, Subdivision 5, and
felt it 5hould be better defined by making it more restrictive or
removed.
� Councilman Billings asked how this ordinance would impact on
diseased pines.
Mr. Flora stated only two types of disease are identified in the
ordinance, Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt. He stated if another diseasa
occurred, it could be added to this section. He felt this
subdivision 5 could be deleted without impacting the ordinance.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, asked if there was a dead tree that was
a potential danger, if the nuisance ordinance could be used to
abate the problem. Mr. Herrick stated that would be a possibility.
Councilman Billings stated it is not known what diseases may affect
trees and if the Council has to qo through the ordinance amendment
process to cover all the diseases, a lot of trees may be lost. He
stated if there is more appropriate language, he would like to
consider it as an amendment in the future. He stated he was not
prepared to eliminate that section from the statute at this time,
as he felt the City is in need of some of the other items covered
in this ordinance.
Mr. Herrick felt what has to be considered is what is a nuisance
and what is a reasonable use.
Mr. Flora stated the reason he suggested the Council may want to
� delete this subsection was because he was not sure of the language
to be used or what other diseases need to be addressed.
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1 Councilman Schneider felt the language should probably relate to
what constitutes a hazard to the health, safety, and welfare of the
public.
MOTION by Councilman Sohneider to table this item and direct staff
to review Section 104.04, Subdivision 5, relative to the discussion
this evening. Seconded by Counoilman Fitzpatriok. Upon a voice
vote, Councilman Schneider, Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilwoman
Jorgenson and Mayor Nee voted in favor of the motion. Councilman
Billings voted against the motion. Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried by a 4 to 1 vote.
6. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE
FRIDLEY CITY CODE, CAAPTER 602, ENTITLED "BEER LICENSING" BY
AMENDING SECTIQN 602.Q9.1. LICENSES REQUIRED:
Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated this item and items 7, S, and
9 all relate to changes in the City's Liquor Code to bring it into
compliance with State Statutes. He stated there have been some
changes in the hours and days for sale of beer and intoxicating
liquor and no sales on Christmas Day, December 25 or Thanksgiving
Day.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated the City's ordinance may be more
� restrictive than the State statute and the Council is not required
to adopt these hours if they do not wish to do so.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and approve the
ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
7. CON5IDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE
FRIDLEY CITY CODE. CHAPTER 603, ENTITLED "INTOXICATING LIQUOR"
BY AMENDING SECTION 603.11.1, HOURS OF OPERATION:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and approve the
ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
S. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE
FRIDVEY CITY CODE, CHAPTER 605, ENTITLED "INTOXICATING LI9UOR-
-CLUBS" BY AMENDING SECTION 605.13.1. 605.13.2, RESTRICTIONS:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and approve the
ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
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� 9. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE
FRIDLEY CITY CODE. CHAPTER 606. ENTITLED "INTOXICATING
LIOUORS, CONGRESSIONALLY CHARTERED VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS"
BY AMENDING SECTION 606.11.1, HOURS OF OPERATION:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and approve the
ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 73-1989 CONFTRMING ASSESSMENT FOR 1989 SERVICE
CONNECTIONS•
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 73-1989.
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 74-1989 CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT FOR WATER.
SANITARY SEWER & STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 183
(83RDL
MOTI4N by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 74-1989.
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee dealared the motion carried unanimously.
� 12. RESOLUTION NO. 75-1989 CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT FOR WATER.
SANITARY SEWER & STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 188
�NORTHCO)•
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 75-1989.
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
13. RESOLUTION N0. 76-1989 CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT FOR STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST 1988 - 1& 2(PART A1:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 76-1989.
Seconded by Councilman Sohneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 77-1989 CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT FOR STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST 1988 - 1& 2(PART B):
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 77-1989.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 78-1989 CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT FOR 5TREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST 1988 - 1& 2(PART C):
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MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 78-1989.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
14. CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 30. 1989:
A. ITEM FROM THE APPEALS COMMI55ION MEETING MINUTES OF
AUGUST 22, 1989•
A-1. CONSIDERATION OF A VARIANCE, VAR #89-16, TO REDUCE THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK FROM 35 FEET TO 30 FEET TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOME ON LOT 10, BLOCK 2, RIVERWOOD
PARK, THE SAME BEING 7110 RIVERWOOD DRIVE N.E., BY
KENNETH A. TIGUE:
Mr. Robertson, Community Development Director, stated this is a
request £or a variance to reduce the front yard setback from 35 to
30 feet to allow the construction of a new home at 7110 Riverwood
Drive N.E. He stated the petitioner, Mr. Tigue, is proposing to
construct a 1,220 square foot single family home.
Mr. Robertson stated when the street was platted, the right-of-way
for the corner had a"bubble" in it. He stated if the 35 foot
� setback is maintainedr on one corner of the garaqe, would be
encroaching approximately five feet. He stated in looking at the
plat map, the 30 foot setback is equal to the 35 foot setback on
adjacent lots due to the "bubble" in the corner of the street.
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Mr. Robertson reviewed alternatives which the petitioner could
consider which would allow him to construct �he home without
encroaching into the front yard setback. He stated the city could
vacate five feet o£ the drainage and utility easement across the
rear of the yard; vacate the easement only where the house would
encroach into the easement; or build over the easement with a
le�ter of indemnification to the City which would be recorded
against the property. He stated the petitioner could also reduce
the size o£ the home or build a two story home.
Mr. Robertson stated staff recommended denial of this variance due
to the various alternatives available to the petitioner, however,
the Appeals Commission recommended approval by a 3 to 1 vote.
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated this variance would not affect the
line-of-sight for this home or the homes on either side of this
lot. He stated the actual encroachment into the 35 foot setback
is only on the corner of the building.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendation
of the Appeals Commission and grant variance, VAR #89-16, to reduce
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' the front yard setback from 35 to 3� feet at 7110 Riverwood Drive.
Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to receive the minutes of the
Planning Commission Meeting of August 30, 1989. Seconded by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
15. CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BRUCE A.
LEISCH TO C�NDUCT A WATER SOURCE STUDY:
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated Bruce A. Leisch and
Associates has submitted a proposal to complete a water quality
study for the shallow wells. He stated this agreement calls for
completing the study in three months at a cost not to exceed
$15,991. He stated the study will consist of assembling ground
water information associated with the Fridley area and attempt to
determine the source, quantities, and impact of trichlorethylene
found in the Mount Simon aquifer within the Commons Park area.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize the Mayor and City
Manager to enter into this agreement with Bruce A. Leisch and
Associates. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice
� vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
16. This item was deleted from the agenda.
17. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 12 TO FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL
CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 189:
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated this change order consists
of 3 Proposals Requests and 8 Work Orders for the Municipal Center
totaling $10,068 and 2 Work Orders for the ramp totaling $1,870.
He stated it also includes the following: 1 Proposal Request for
the Fire Department for $1,195; change in a Proposal Request #53
for the Compressor Room which is a deduction of $4,167; amendment
of Proposal Request #19 for the east stairwell of the ramp to add
a cost of $2,242; a contract amendment for Glewwe Doors, Inc. for
additional hardware $1,666 and Guillaume and Associates for
additional finishing work $4,740 which was deducted in Change Order
No. 10 from Country Cabinets, Inc.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize Change order No. 12 to
the Municipal Center Improvement Project No. 189. Seconded by
Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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18. CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
STORM SEWER PIPE REPAIR PROJECT NO. 194 (BENNETT DRIVEI:
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated the City advertised for
this project and a bid was received from the sole producer of the
Insituform system, Insituform Central, Inc. in the amount of
$24,799.72. He stated this company is currently working in the
City of Minneapolis installing Insitu£orm an a number of sanitary
sewer lines and by grouping this project, it should result in
considerable savings in mobilization and installation costs.
Mr. Flora stated it is recommended to receive the bid and award to
Insituform Central, Inc. for $24,799.72.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the followinq bid for
Storm Sewer Pipe Repair Project No. 194:
Insitu£orm Central, Inc.
4510 West 7th St., #100
Edina, MN 55435 $24,799.72
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
' MoTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to award the contract for Storm
Sewer Pipe Repair Project No. 194 to Insituform Central, Inc. in
the amount of $24,799.72. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
19. APPOINTMENT: CITY EMPLOYEE:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to cancur with the following
appointment by the City Manager:
NAME
Michael Monsrud
STARTING STARTING
POSITION SALARY DATE REPLACES
Police
officer
(partial
exempt)
$10.71 September Craig
per hour 18, 1989 Gromek
$1,858
per month
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
20. CLAIMS:
MoTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize payment of Claims No.
1 28224 through 28381. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
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21. LICENSES•
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the licenses as submitted
and as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by
Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
22. ESTIMATES:
MoTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the estimates as
submitted:
Herrick and Newman
6401 University Avenue N.E., Suite 205
Fridley, MN 55432
Services rendered for August, 1989 .....$ 3,800.25
Newquist & Ekstrum Chartered
Suite 301, Fridley Plaza
64D1 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Services rendered for July, 1989
AEC Engineers & Designers
511 - llth Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55414
3MG Concrete ReserVOir Repair
Project No. 192
Partial Estimate . . . . . .
$ 7,665.00
$ 3,500.00
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
23. CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGE RELATIVE
TO PARKING STALLS:
Councilman Billings asked that the Council consider forwarding this
proposed change regarding parking stalls to the staff for review
and processing through the customary channels.
Councilman Schneider felt this issue should probably have been
discussed at a Conference Meeting. He stated he was totally
unaware it was going to be submitted this evening.
Mayor Nee stated he understands it is to be introduced only for
study.
Councilman Billings stated he is not requesting the Council to vote
on the proposed change. He stated he knows of no other mechanism
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for a Council member to submit proposed changes to the code. He
stated if there is another procedure he should follow, he would do
so. He stated he wanted staff to process this as a proposed change
in the ordinance.
MOTION by Councilman Billings to receive the proposed amendment to
the City Code regarding the definition of parking stalls and refer
to staff for review and processing. Seconded by Councilman
Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, Councilman Billings, Councilman
Fitzpatrick, and Mayor Nee voted in favor of the motion.
Councilman Schneider and Councilwoman Jorgenson voted against the
motion. Mayor Nee declared the motion carried by a 3 to 2 vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to adjourn the meeting. Seconded
by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting
of the Fridley City Council of September 11, 1989 adjourned at 9:40
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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5ecretary to the City Council
Approved:
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William J. Nee
Mayor