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THE MINOTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OE
JUNE 3, 1991
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order
at 7:37 p.m. by Mayor Nee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee led the Councilmembers and audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman
Billings, Councilman Schneider, and Councilman
Fitzpatrick
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PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATTONS:
STUDENT FOREIGN EXCHANGE WEEK - JUNE 3- 9. 1991:
Mayor Nee read and issued a proclamation proclaiming the week of
June 3-9, 1991 as Student Foreign Exchange Week. The proclamations
were presented to Ms. Lara Claudia Rosales of Mexico and Ms. Saida
Mashina Sahari of Malaysia, who were made honorary citizens of
Fridley during their stay in the City.
Mr. Bruoe Harwood, incoming Commander of VFW Post 363, presented
these students with American flags.
Ms. Sue Davis stated that a host family was needed for an AFS
student. She asked anyone who is interested in hosting a student
to contact her.
Mr. Harwood stated that the VFW needed the Council's support of
the charitable gambling program. He stated that if these £unds are
taken by the State they will not come back to the City.
Mayor Nee stated that the City would do whatever it could in this
regard.
Councilman Schneider stated that Senator pon Frank will address the
Council this evening so Mr. Harwood may want to take this
opportunity to discuss this issue witri him.
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, APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
COIINCIL MEETING, MAY 20, 1991:
MOTION by Councilman Billings to approve the minutes as presented.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. 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.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
SENATOR DON FRANK:
Senator Frank addressed the Council in regard to the most recent
legislative session.
Senator Frank stated that Mr. Harwood had raised the issue of
charitable gambling funds, and he could not agree more that once
the State gets its hands on these funds they would not come back
� to the cities. He stated that there is a bill that is quite
restrictive to monitor charitable gambling, the proper monitoring
procedures will cost money, and that this is the reason why the
State is taking some of the proceeds.
Senator Frank stated that the issue of reapportionment was high on
the agenda. He stated that his district begins at 37th Street in
Columbia Heights and runs to 91st Street in Blaine and contains,
basically, southern Anoka County. He stated that the
reapportionment plan, which he voted against, cut Fridley in half.
He stated that the plan also provided another precinct in Blaine,
two preaincts in Coon Rapids, and continued across the new 610
bridge west to Brooklyn Park, Osseo, and Champlin. He stated that
this was not satisfactory to him, and the plan has been vetoed by
the Governor. He stated that he trusted there will be a more
acceptable plan for this area.
Senator Frank stated that the Governor also vetoed the bill for
reduction in workers' compensation contribu�ions. Ae stated that
the bill had provided a$100,000,000 reduction, and that the
Governor wanted a $170,000,000 reduction.
Senator Frank stated that another vetoed bill was for health care
access which was a test program to expand health care access to
those in the State who could not afford it. He stated that it was
� funded by a seven oent increase in the cost of cigarettes. He
stated that this bill did not contain provisions for long term
funding which would have financial consequences over the next
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� several years. He stated that he would vote for a health care
access bill, if there was proper funding provided; however, he did
not vote for this particular bill.
Senator Frank stated that another highly complex bill concerned the
Northwest Airlines financing package. He stated that the bill was
introduced in the Senate about three weeks before adjournment. He
stated that it had several committees to go through, including his
committee of Metropolitan Affairs. Senator Frank stated that his
committee received the bill on Tuesday and that by Wednesday the
bill had grown from about fifteen to thirty pages. He stated that
the reading was scheduled on Friday morning; however, that
afternoon the Senate leadership ordered the bill out of his
committee by Friday. He stated that, subsequently, the bill was
passed by the Finance and Taxes Committee and that it has been
signed. He stated that the bill contains substantial financial
commitments and that there is concern about the size of the
package.
Senator Frank stated that another issue was the dislocated workers'
bill. He stated that the bill probably would have been vetoed;
however, it was placed in a health and human services bill and
probably will proceed.
1 Senator Frank stated that there are two weeks until adjournment and
that not all the bills have been signed. He stated that some could
be vetoed which could result in a special session.
Mayor Nee stated that the City is now in the process of working on
the budget and does not have information on State funding.
Councilman Schneider asked if the formula is known for distribution
of funding to cities.
Senator Frank stated that this information is not available at this
time, and it is not known how the vetoes will affect the cities.
Mayor Nee thanked Senator Frank for updating the Council.
SCOTT LUND, FRESIDENT OF FRIDLEY '49ER DAYS:
Mr. Lund, President of the Fridley '49er Days, welcomed the
Councilmembers, staff, and Fridley residents to the 17th annual
'49er Days celebration. He stated that are several outlaws in the
audience selling buttons for $2.00 each which is their main fund
raiser. He stated that this year the buttons were designed by
Emily Goldsberry, a ten-year-old Stevenson Elementary student.
Mr. Lund stated that when you purchase a'49er button you can
� register to win several prizes, including a trip to Las Vegas. He
outlined the activities for this celebration which begins with a
parade on June 12. He stated that the major contributors this year
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� to the celebration were the City, American Legion, Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Jaycee's, Lion's, Mark 7 Distributors, Fridley
businesses, and volunteers.
PUBLIC HEARING•
l. PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE,
ENTITLED "ZONING." BY DELETING SECTION 205.09.05.D(7) AND
SECTION 205.09.07.F AND RENUMBERING THE REMAINING SECTIONS
CONSECUTIVELY•
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to waive the reading of the public
hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman
Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at
8:05 p.m.
Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that the purpose
of this ordinance amendment is to delete two sections from the R-3
landscaping sections of the code. She stated that in processing
the new landscape ordinance, these two sections were not deleted
from the R-3 zoning code and are in conflict with the newly adopted
landscape ordinance.
� No persons in the audience spoke regarding this proposed ordinance
amendment.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the
public hearing closed at 8:06 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS:
2. ORDINANCE NO. 970 ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER OF THE CITY CO�E
OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY. CHAPTER 31, ENTITLED "PAWN SHOPS" AND
AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ^GENERAL PROVISIONS AND FEES':
MOTION by Councilman Billings to waive the reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 970 on the second reading and order publication.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. IIpon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
3. APPROVE REVISED COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN FOR 100 OSBORNE
ROAD N.E. (TABLED 2/25 911:
Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that the Council
tabled this item on February 25 because the correspondence from the
petitioner's attorney was not clear as to what was being proposed.
' She stated that additional correspondence has been received from
the attorney, Mr. John Bonner, regarding the new requirements for
wall signs for this building. She stated that this letter will be
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� kept on file and considered as the comprehensive sign plan
amendment. Mr. Bonner's letter stated that the language acceptable
to his client modifying the comprehensive sign plan for the
property at 100 Osborne Road is as follows: "Tenant signs shall
be internally illuminated, self-contained cabinet signs attached
to the building wall. The dimension of the sign shall be a maximum
of four feet high by twelve feet lonq. The square footage should
not exceed that allowed by the City Code."
Ms. Dacy stated that it is recommended that Council approve this
amendment with the stipulation that the existing Discount Tire sign
be removed by June 30, 1991.
MOTION by Councilman Billings to approve the revised comprehensive
sign plan for 100 Osborne Road with the stipulation that the
Discount Tire sign be removed by June 30, 1991. Seconded by
Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
4. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY
CODE. CHAPTER 205, ENTITLED "ZONING," BY DELETING SECTION
205.09.05.D.(� AND SECTION 205.09.07.F AND RENUMBERING THE
' REMAINING SECTIONS CONSECUTIVELY:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the reading and approve
the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman
Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
5. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY
CODE, CHAPTER 205, ENTITLED "ZONING" BY AMENDING SECTION
205.04. BY ADDING NEW SECTION 205.04.09 "ABOVE GROUND FUEL
STORAGE (AGFS1 TANKS":
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and approve the
ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Billings.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
6. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE CATV ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
OF APRIL 24, 1941:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the minutes of the CATV
Advisory Commission meeting of April 24, 1991. Seconded by
Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY
22. 1991•
A. ESTABLISH PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 17, 1991. FOR A VACATION
REOUEST. SAV #91-02. BY JAMES AND LINDA PETERSON AND TIMOTHY
AND DONNETT MILLER, TO VACATE THE EAST 110 X 40 FEET OF DOVER
STREET AS MEASURED FROM THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF BROAD
AVENUE, SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR UTILITY PURPOSES OVER THE
SOUTHERLY 20 FEET OF THE PORTION OF DOVER STREET TO BE VACATED
AND A WALKWAY EASEMENT OVER THE NORTHERLY 10 FEET OF THE
SOUTHERLY 20 FEET OF THE PORTION OF DOVER STREET TO BE
VACATED, GENERALLY LACATED SOUTH OF 591 DOVER STREET AND NORTH
OF 7995 BROAD AVENUE:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to set the public hearing on this
vacation request for June 17, 1991. Seconded by Councilman
Schneider. 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 May 22, 1991. Seconded by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RECEIVE ITEMS FROM THE APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 14,
1991•
A. VARIANCE REQLiEST, VAR #91-09. BY SEVIOLA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
REPRESENTING ROBERT P. MCKAY. TO REDUCE THE FRONT YARD SETBACK
FROM 35 FEET TO 29.5 FEET. TO ALIAW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
GARAGE ADDITION IN FRONT OF THE EXISTING GARAGE ON LOT 6.
BLOCK 5. INNSBRUCK 1ST ADDITION, GENERALLY LOCATED AT
5218 MATTERIiORN DRIVE N.E.:
MOTION by Councilman Billings to grant variance request,
VAR #91-09, to reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to
29.5 feet at 5218 Matterhorn Drive N.E. Seconded by Councilman
Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
B. VARIANCE REOUEST, VAR #91-11, BY MARK HILLSTROM, TO REDUCE THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK FROM 35 FEET TO 21 FEET. TO ALLOW THE
CONSTRiICTION OF A 16 SOUARE FOOT FOYER ONTO THE FRONT OF THE
HOUSE, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED CARPORT IN THE SIDE
YARD, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 570 IRONTON STREET N.E.:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick
VAR #91-11 to reduce the front yard
at 570 Ironton Street N.E. with the
� driveway by June 1, 1992. Seconded
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
unanimously.
to grant variance request,
setback from 35 feet to 21 feet
stipulation to hard surface the
by Councilman Schneider. Upon
Nee declared the motion carried
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' 9. REISSUE SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #89-08 FOR A NEW TENANT AT
7570 AIGHWAY 65 N.E.:
Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that when the
Council approved this special use permit for Keith's Auto Body, one
of the stipulations stated that the special use permit was limited
to Keith's Auto Body and was not transferrable to another tenant
without the Council's approval. She stated that there are two
buildings on this site, and the special use permit for Keith's Auto
Body was to occupy the rear building.
Ms. Dacy stated that the petitioner for the reissuance of this
special use permit is Samir Awaijane. She stated that he is
proposing continuing using this site as an auto body shop. She
stated that about a month ago, Mike Thompson, one of the owners in
the partnership, advised staff that Keith's Auto Body would be
terminating the lease. Ms. Dacy stated that Mr. Thompson advised
us that he would be unable to meet the stipulations of the special
use permit due to the lack of income from Keith's Auto Body. She
stated that the petitioner, Mr. Awaijane, is now part owner of the
property, and that he will help bring the property into compliance.
Ms. Dacy stated that the stipulation for connection to the City's
sewer system has been accomplished. She stated that the
� stipulation for compliance to the building and electrical codes has
not been completed. She stated that Mr. Awaijane stated that they
will meet these requirements for the rear building by June 15 and
for the other building by September 1.
Ms. Dacy stated that the trailers have been removed from the site.
She stated that the petitioner is proposing a new plan for the
storage area for wrecked vehicles. She stated that the proposal
is to install an eight foot high fence along the south property
line and a twenty foot gate at the front of the storage area. She
stated that Mr. Awaijane also indicated that he would like a
portion of this area to be gravel and not bituminous, as originally
stipulated, as he felt moving vehicles in and out of the area will
cause damage to a bituminous surface. Ms. Dacy stated that the
Engineering Department has reviewed this request and is
recommending a small gravel area be maintained at the site to help
with storm water management.
Ms. Dacy stated that the parking lot improvements, restriping, and
installation of concrete curb is to be completed by January 1,
1992, and the petitioner stated that this time period can be met.
She stated that the petitioner has advised us that he will request
a variance along the frontage road from twenty to ten feet to
obtain additional parking and a waiver of the curbing along the
south and west. She stated that these two issues will be addressed
� in a separate application to be presented to the Appeals Commission
and Council.
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� Ms. Dacy stated that staff is recommending the special use permit
be reissued to Mr. Awaijane with the five stipulations outlined on
Page 9B of the agenda.
Councilman Schneider asked if it is the policy to drain all fluids
from the vehicles before they are stored.
Mr. Awaijane stated that if a car is smashed all fluids are usually
drained before it is stored.
Councilman Schneider asked if it is better to have the gravel and
a liner to prevent contamination.
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that if you have gravel,
it can be cleaned and hauled out. He stated that if there is some
leakage there is the potential for ground contamination; however,
it appears the petitioner intends to have most of the vehicles
drained in the storage area.
Councilman Schneider stated that there could be an annual review
and an inspection of the area for contamination.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that she is concerned also with items
such as brake fluid and oil, which are petroleum based.
� Mr. Flora stated that the Council could request the petitioner to
install a non-porous fabric underneath the layer of gravel.
Councilman Billings stated that, traditionally, the Council has
required a hard surface but did, in one case, approve a gravel
surface, and required a liner to avoid seepage into the ground.
Mr. Flora stated that there is a similar situation at Christensen's
Auto Body, and they have installed a liner on their site.
Councilman Schneider asked if there was a tracking mechanism so
that this could be brought back for review by the Council.
Ms. Dacy stated that the tracking is done by hand until the City
switches over to the new computer software.
Councilman Billings questioned if the hard surface and concrete
curb could be completed by January, 1992 since this type of work
probably will not be done after the middle of November.
Mr. Awaijane stated that he hoped to have these improvements
completed in the next two months. He stated that if the Council
would rather have asphalt, he would comply with this request.
1 Ms. Dacy stated that if the Council wished to have all the area
paved, staff could work with the petitioner on an alternate
drainage plan.
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� MOTION by Councilman Schneider to reissue Special Use Permit,
SP #89-08, with the following stipulations: (1) the special use
permit shall be limited to Samir Awaijane, and is not transferrable
to another tenant without City Council approval; (2) the special
use permit shall be reviewed on an annual basis by staff with a
report to the City Council. Should a hearing by the City Counoil
be necessary due to lack of compliance by the petitioner, the item
shall be scheduled for City Council consideration as soon as
possible; (3) the building code improvements outlined in Darrel
Clark's letter of August 30, 1989 shall be completed for the
building at the rear of the property by July 15, 1991 and for the
remaining building by September 1, 1991; (4) the storage area for
the auto body outdoor storage must be screened in compliance with
the petitioner's submitted site plan which includes an eight foot
wood fence enclosing the storage area. The surface of the storage
area for the wrecked vehicles shall be constructed, as recommended
by staff, with either bituminous surface or gravel surface with or
without impervious liner. The storage area screening shall be
completed by August 1, 1991; (5) the parking lot shall be hard
surfaced, striped, lined with concrete curb, and landscaping
installed as per the staff recommended plan by September 1, 1991,
unless the City Council, via a variance request, approves an
alternate plan; and (6) the staff's review and report to the City
Council shall be scheduled on the first regularly scheduled Counail
� meeting of October, 1991 for compliance with the above
stipulations. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
10. APPROVE LETTER TO INNSBRUCK TOWNHOME OWNERS REGARDING
FIRE/DRAFT STOPS:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize this letter to be sent
to the five remaining Innsbruck townhome owners regarding the
number of fire/draft stops within their chimney chases. Seconded
by Councilwoman Jorgenson.
Councilwoman Jorgenson felt that the letter should probably be sent
by certified mail so the City will know that it has been received.
Councilman Billings stated that this may necessitate the owners
going to the post office for the letter if they are not at home
when it is delivered.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated that the reason he would like
the letter sent is to advise the homeowners that the condition
exists and to recommend that they correct it. He stated that in
reviewing material from the State and in talking with Darrel Clark,
it appears that the City does not have the authority to demand the
� homeowners to install these draft stops unless it can be found it
is life threatening. He stated that neither the State Inspection
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� Department nor the City's Inspection Department has indicated that
this is a life threatening situation.
Mr. Herrick stated that rather than demanding they correct a non-
conforming use, the City is sugqesting that they make this change
when and if they undertake any improvements to the chimney. He
stated that the letter advises them the condition exists and they
may choose to correct it. He felt that it was advisable to have
a signed document in the City's files that this letter was
received. He stated that someone from the City's Inspection
Department could deliver this letter and sign a certificate that
they delivered the letter on a particular date.
Councilman Billings stated that if the choice is to send a
certified letter or hand deliver them, he would accept the
responsibility to hand deliver them.
Ms. Dacy stated that Darrel Clark or she could deliver these
letters to the affected townhome owners.
COUNCILMAN SCHNEIDER WITHDREW HIS MOTION, WITH THE PERMISSION OF
HIS SECONDER, COUNCILWOMAN JORGENSON.
MoTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize notification of the
� five townhome residents of the number of fire/draft stops within
their chimney chases, in a form similar to the draft letter
submitted in the agenda, and allow staff to choose the method of
notification providing a signed receipt is obtained for the City's
files. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
11. RESCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 22. 1991. FOR AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 2.05 OF TxE FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to reschedule the public hearing on
this Charter amendment for July 22, 1991. Seconded by Councilwoman
Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
12. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 22. 1991, FOR AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 2.03.07 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER:
MOTION by Counailman Schneider to set the public hearing on this
Charter amendment for July 22, 1991. Seconded by Councilwoman
Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Billings suggested that a mailing be done to the League
of Women Voters regarding these two proposed Charter amendments.
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13. RESOLUTION N0. 47-1991 AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN APPROPRIATIONS
FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF FUNDS FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND, STREET DIVISION.
TO THE 1989 STREET FUND:
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to adopt Resolution No. 47-1991.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
14. RESOLUTION N0. 48-1991 ADOPTING THE AMENDED JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT FOR SIX CTTIES WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION:
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that the 509 Law which
established the Watershed Management Organizations was amended by
the Legislation in 1990 mandating certain changes be accomplished.
He stated that in reviewing the Joint Powers Agreement that
established the Six Cities Watershed Management Organization, a
number of items required updating in order to be in compliance with
the new statute. He stated that the changes inolude section
references, vacancy appointment procedures, consultant retention
notices, and decisions requiring a two-thirds vote.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 48-1991.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 49-1991 ENDORSING ALTERNATTVE FUNDING FOR STATE
AID PROGRAMS•
MOTION by Councilman Billings to adopt Resolution No. 49-1991.
Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick.
Councilman Billings stated that he thought it was interesting to
note that the State Legislature has created local governing bodies,
the counties, cities, and school districts, and given them all the
powers, authorities, and mandates. He stated that, traditionally,
the only form of funding they have allowed is property tax or State
aids. He stated that the State controls the amount of money the
City gets £rom these sources through levy limits and mandates, and
if the maximum levy limit is not used the following year, the local
governing body does not get as much money because all the money was
not used the previous year. He stated that the State penalizes
local governing bodies if they do not spend every penny.
Councilman Billings stated that the Legislature criticizes cities,
counties, and school districts for being fiscally irresponsible,
and that they are now coming up with a local option sales tax where
the option is either to approve the sales tax or lose all the State
aids. He stated that the only source of funding then becomes the
property tax. Over an additional $2,000,0000 in property taxes
would have to be assessed to make up the loss, and the City does
not know if the levy limit will be changed in order to make this
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' possible. He felt that this was all a farce. He stated that it
is a shame the Legislature is more concerned with political games
than they are with providing responsible funding sources for
cities, counties, and school districts.
Councilman Schneider stated that if the counties or cities chose
not to accept this half cent local option sales tax they lose all
of their aids. He stated that he agrees with Councilman Billings'
statements that this is a ridiculous political game.
Mayor Nee stated that in order to replace the loss that would occur
if this optional sales tax is not adopted, the property tax would
more than double. He stated that, obviously, no one can support
that kind of increase in property taxes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
16. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that there were no informal status
reports.
17. CLAIMS•
� MOTION by Counoilman Schneider to authorize payment of Claims No.
37742 through 37900. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor t3ee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
18. LICENSES:
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to approve the licenses as
submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded
by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
19. ESTIMATES•
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the estimates as
submitted:
Herrick & Newman
205 Fridley Plaza Office Building
6401 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Services Rendered as City Attorney
for the Month of May, 1991 . . . . . . . . . $ 1,928.66
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Newquist & Ekstrum, Chartered
301 Fridley Plaza Office Building
6401 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Services Rendered as City Prosecuting
Attorney for the Month of April, 1991. ...$ 9,861.00
HNTB
6700 France Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55435
1. .5 MG Water Tank Painting/Altitude
Valve and Vault Installation
Project No. 212
Partial Estimate. . . . . . . . .
2. Well No. 12 & Booster Station
Improvement Project No. 216
Partial Estimate. . . . . . .
$11,512.50
$ 2,995.30
Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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 June 3, 1991 adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carole Haddad
Secretary to the City Council
Approved:
William J. Nee
Mayor