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THE MINUTEB OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL OF
FEBRIIARY 22. 1993
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order
at 7:34 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
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman
Billings, Councilman Schneider and Councilman
Fitzpatrick
None
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION:
WADE SAVAGE FOR SERVICE ON THE RICE CREEK WATERSHED pISTRICT
SOARD OF MANAGERSe
Mayor Nee stated that Mr. Savage was unable to attend the meeting
this evening, and this presentation would be postponed until the
next meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
COUNCIL MEETING, FEBRUARY l, 1993:
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to approve the minutes as
presented. seconded by Cauncilman Billings. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimouslyo
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilman Billings to
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
OPEN FORUMa VISITORS:
adopt the agenda as submitted.
. Upon a voice vote, all voting
carried unanimously.
There was no response from the audience under this item of
business,
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FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22. 1993 PAGE 2
OLD BUSINESS°
1. APPROVE 1993 COMMUNITY DEVEIAPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
AND REALLOCATION OF THE 1991 AND 1992 COMMiJNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLACK GRANT FUNDS (TABLED FEBRUARY 1. 19931:
Mayor Nee removed this item from the table.
Ms. Dacy, Community aevelopment Director, stated that the City
received notification at the end of January that $134,400 in
Community Development Block Grants would be received for 1993. She
stated it is recommended that $98,8�0 be allocated to the housing
rehabilitation program; $30,600 be allocated to human services;
$4,000 be allocated for juvenile-related programs; and $1,000 be
allotted to cover the Countyos administrative fee.
Ms. Dacy stated it is requested that the Council reallocate the
1991 and 1992 funds totaling $78,730.43 to the housinq
rehabilitation program. She stated that with the 1993 allocation
of $98,800 and the reallocation of the 1991 and 1992 funds, a total
of $177,530.43 would be available for the housing rehab�litation
program. She stated that Community Development Block Grants are
one avenue of providing rehabilitation loans to Fridley homeowners.
Ms. Dacy stated that the juvenile-related program is new, and it
is recommended that $4,000 be allocated for this activity.
Councilman Billings stated that when the public hearing was held
for the distribution of the Community �evelopment Block Grant
iundingp the Council did not discuss funding for the juvenile-
related program. He questioned if it was appropriate to add this
as a line item after the public hearing had been held.
Ms. Dacy stated that because more funds will be received than
anticipated, it does not negate the public hearing, as it is really
not known the exact amount the City will receive until we are well
into the process.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the recommendation to allocate
$4,000 to the juvenile-related program is a staff recommendation,
and it did not come from the Human Resources Commission.
Councilman Schneider stated that it seems the funds should be
allocated between the two programs originally proposed.
Councilwoman Jorgenson asked if the juvenile-related program would
be an after school program in Fridleyos middle school.
Mr. Burns stated that it would be after school aotivities for
students that reside in Fridley, but transportation would not be
provided.
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� Councilwoman Jorgenson suggested possibly a drop-in program at the
playgrounds and tha� it not be just limited to Fridley's middle
school.
Mr. Burns stated tha� the location for these activities may be
something the Council would want to explore; however, in light of
the number of juvenile problems, it seemed appropriate to consider
this program as a potential use of the additional funds.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that Community Development Block
Grants are usually used for low income residents or blighted areas.
She questioned using this funding for juvenile-related programso
Mr. Burns stated that staff was only trying to be helpful in
recommending this program, but Council may wish to use these funds
in another manner. That is their choice.
Councilman Billings stated he wished to clarify that if the Council
wished to make any changes in their allocation of these funds a
public hearing would be necessary, which could be done at some
future date.
� Councilman Schneider stated that the housing xehabilitation program
was given top priority, and the additionaT Community Development
Block Grants fit this criteria.
Mayor Nee stated that it seems the Council should have the
authority to add or subtract from the items presented at the public
hearing.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated that he clid not feel what was
presented at the public hearing is binding on the Council and, from
a legal standpoint, there is flexibility to change. He stated that
from a policy standpoint, this is a decision of the Council.
Mr. Steve Klein, Planning Director for the Anoka County Community
Action Program (ACCAP), stated that their organization would be
working closely with the City on the housing rehabilitation
program. He stated that he serves on a committee for the battered
women's shelter, and he felt this was also a priority.
Ms. Pat Prinzeralle, Executive Director of Alexandra House, stated
that she did not know the Council conducted a public hearing on the
allocation of the Community Development Block Grants or else she
would have attended. She stated she is here this evening to
request that the Council consider allocation of these funds for
construotion of a shelter for battered women which will accommodate
, thirty women and their children. She stated that Alexandra House
has served over one thousand persons in Fridley.
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Ms. Prinzeralle stated that their current facility does not
accommodate their needs. She stated that Alexandra Aouse provides
community advocacy services, and it is the only shelter for
battered women in Anoka County. She requested $30,o0D from the
City and asked the Council to give this consideration.
Mayor Nee asked if the one thousand persons Alexandra House served
was the total for last year.
Mse Prinzeralle stated that last year shelter services were
provided to 699 women and children, and the 1,000 persons for
Fridley covers both shelter and advocacy services. She stated that
over 45 percent receiving shelter were Anoka County residents, and
over 85 percent receiving advocacy services were from Anoka Countyo
Councilman Schneider asked what the community advocacy services
provide.
Ms. Prinzeralle stated that this service helps with the filing of
protection orders, assistance with parenting, housing, and
education regarding domes�ic and dating violence.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that there is a community advocacy
program at Unity Hospital.
Ms. Prinzeralle stated that they are requesting human services
funds for the hospital advocacy program at Unity Hospital, and the
one thousand people from Fridley they have served does include that
programe
Mr. Burns stated that City staff did not receive this request until
late Fraday afternoon and has not had the opportunity to review it.
Councilman Billings stated that if it were not for the fact that
the City was notified that additional funding would be available,
�he Council would have already acted to allocate this funding. He
stated that Alexandra House is a worthwhile program, but he has a
problem with an organization coming to the Council at this late
hour when a decision has to be made this evening on the funding.
He stated that he received a facsimile at 7:25 p.m. this evening
from an Anoka County Commissioner requesting the Council consider
this organization for funding, He stated that he felt it was
inappropriate to consider spending $30,000 of this funding on an
issue that has now just come before the Council and on which action
must be �aken this eveninq.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to allocate the 1993 Community
Development Block Grant funds as follows: $102,800 for the housing
� rehabilitation program; $30,600 for human services; and $1,000 for
the County's administrative fee. Seconded by Councilwoman
Jorqenson.
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Councilman Schneider stated that he agrees with Councilman
Billings' statement regarding Alexandra House, and this motion is
not a vote against their program.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that the Council could determine if
there are any funds available within the budget to allow the City
to contribute to Alexandra House.
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to concur with staff's
recommendation and reallocate the 1991 and 1992 Community
Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $78,730.43 to the
housing rehabilitation program. Seconded by Councilman Billings.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
2. ORDINANCE N0. 1007 RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE,
CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED /1PERSONNEL" BY AMENDING SECTION 3.09:
Mr. Hunt, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that this is the
second reading of a proposed amendment to the Personnel Ordinance
� which would enable the Police Department to process criminal record
checks. He stated that these checks would be made onTy after the
person who is the subject of the check had signed a voluntary
permission slip. He stated that the checks would be done primarily
for the purpose of checking the backgrounds of prospective
employees. He stated that this would usually take about two weeks
to accomplish; however, with the amendment of this ordinance, the
City would be able to complete these background checks within a
matter of minutes.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the second reading of
Ordinance No. 1007 and adopt it on the second reading and order
publication. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS•
3. RESQLUTION NQ. 18-1993 AUTHORIZING SIGNING AN AGREEMENT FQR
CERTAIN EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY INTERNATIONAL UNION OF
OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL N0. 49. AFL-CIO (PUBLIC WORKS
MAINTENANCE) FOR 1993:
Mr. Hunt, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that this agreement
has been negotiated with the International Union of Operating
� Engineers, Local No. 49, and includes a three percent increase in
wages; an increase of $20.00 per month in the maximum contribution
of the City towards health, life and dental insurance for employees
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choosing family coverage and a maximum contribution of $205.00 per
month for employees choosing single coverage; a slight change in
language to accommodate the previous two changes; and the addition
of a paragraph to clarify the existing practice of paying empioyees
at the rate of time and one-half for hours worked on City
designated holidays.
Mr. Hunt stated that remaining in effect are the resolution and
memorandum of understanding relating to the flexible benefit plan
and an employee separation benefit plan.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 18-1993.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider,
Councilwoman Jorgenson thanked Mr. Hunt for negotiating a good
contract for the City and for holding to a three percent salary
increase which was very critical for the City. She stated that she
appreciated his efforts.
Mr. Hunt stated that the City is privileged to have very good union
representatives, and he has enjoyed the negotiations with the
Public Works Maintenance representatives.
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 19-1993 REOUESTING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO REVIEW THE REOUEST OF CERTAIN PERSONS DOING
BUSINESS IN FRIDLEY AND CERTAIN RESIDENTS OF FRIDLEY TO REMOVE
THE FENCE ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF STATE TRUNK HIGHWAY NO. 47
(UNIVERSITY AVENUEI FROM 57TH AVENUE TO MISSISSIPPI STREET:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the Council received a letter
in October from the Chamber of Commerce requesting that the fence
on the east side of University Avenue be removed. Ae stated that
a survey was conducted, and the majority indicated that they wanted
the fence removed. He stated that in looking at just the
residential population, there was about an even split on those that
wanted fhe fence removed and those that wanted it to remain.
Mr. Burns stated that this resolution was prepared for submission
to the Department of Transportation requesting them to review the
issue and determine whether or not this fence should be removed.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 19-1993.
Seconded by Councilman Billings.
Ms. Loretta Larson, 5980 4th Street, submitted a petition for the
� fence to remain. She stated the residents felt that if the fence
was removed, children and animals could run out onto a busy
highway.
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� MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to receive Petition No. 3-1993.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Janice Golden, business owner in Moon Plaza, stated that the
fence greatly affects their business and, with the snow piled
around it, reduces the visibility of the business. She stated that
businesses along University Avenue are having trouble remaining in
business. She felt that the fence was an eyesore and a blight.
She stated that she did not want to see animals killed or children
on the highway; however, the children climb over the fence now, and
it is not a deterrent for anyone who wants to cross University
Avenue. She requested that the Council consider the petition for
removal of the fence submitted by businesses along iJniversity
Avenue.
Mr. Tim Keenan, Manager of the Moon Plaza Shopping Center, stated
that the center has lost prospective tenants because of the fence.
He stated that in order to see the signs for the center, you have
to look through the fence. He stated that the fence is not well
maintained, is unsightly, and needs repair.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that the fence is not the City's, but
it is the property of the State.
' Mr. Keenan felt that the City has to explore the possibility of
removing the fence.
Mayor Nee said the State has responded that the fence removal coulci
become a hazard for pedestrians in the area. He stated that he
felt the Highway Department has been clear that removal of the
fence would generate a hazard for the residents of Fridley.
However, he stated he would agree that the fence does need to be
repairede
Councilman Billings stated the issue is that the Fridley Chamber
o£ Commerce requested the Council to take an action for which the
Council does not have any authority, as the fence is not City
property. He stated that this resolution responds to the Chamber
of Commerce's request, and it will be forwarded to the Department
of Transportation for a decision on the fence.
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorqenson to amend Resolution No. 19-1993
by adding the following language in the third paragraph "a petition
was received from l00 residents requesting that the fence remain."
Seconded by Councilman Schneider.
Councilman Schneider stated that the resolution requests the
Department of Transportation to make a determination if it is
� appropriate to leave the fence given all the competing factions.
He presumes they would proceed and probably all information
pertaining to the City's survey should be deleted.
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� �PON A ROLL CALL VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE AMENDMENT, Councilwoman
Jorgensona Mayor Nee, Councilman Fitzpatricko and Councilman
Billings voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Schneider voted
against the motion. Mayor Nee declared the motion carried.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to amend Resolution No. 19-1993 by
deleting the entire third paragraph which references the Cityos
survey and the petition requesting the fence remain. Seconded by
Councilman Billings. upon a roll call vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimouslye
Mr. Jim Golden, business owner in Moon P1aza, stated that it is
clear in his mind that there is no need for the fence on the east
side of University Avenue. He stated that there would be very few
young people that would cross University Avenue, and the fence
would still be in place on the west side so a person could not go
all the way across, He stated that Highway 65 has no fence. He
stated that the speed limit is higher, and there is residential
housing on that highway.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated that speaking as a property
owner who owns a commercial building on the east side of university
Avenue, whether the fence is removed or not, it seems this area has
� deteriorated. He stated that some time ago there was a committee
of business people that with the City and the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority discussed improving the appearance along
University Avenue with decarative lighting and landscapinq. He
stated that when one drives down University Avenue now, it is a
sorry sight. He stated that if the fence is removed or remains,
it seems the appearance should be improved for this area. He
stated that part of the problem for the businesses that have not
succeeded has been either a problem with access or at least a
perception of a problem of access.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that there is a housing proposal
which would practically be adjacent to the fence.
Mr. Herrick stated �hat if this proposal materializes and there is
a residential area, perhaps a fence is more appropriate. He stated
that the area between 61st Avenue and Mississippi Street is well
established as a commercial area.
Ms. Barbara Warren, Executive Director of the Fridley Chamber of
Commerce, stated that their members are very concerned about the
condition of the fence and the City's image for this area of
University Avenue. She stated that the fence is basically why
businesses have not continued to look at property south of 61st
Avenue. She stated that when the Council reviews petitions from
� the business community and those from the residents, you have to
look at percentages.
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Mr. Scott Board, Roway Productions, 6239 University Avenue, stated
that if the Department of Transportation will not remove the fence,
he believed the City should make some changes along University
Avenue to accommodate the businesses. He stated that with the
fence and snow build up in the winter and weeds in the summer, it
reduces the businesses' visibility. He stated that there is a
fenoe behind the businesses at Moon Plaza which should act as a
deterrent.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority has been maintaining the area along IIniversity Avenue in
order to assist the businesses.
Mr. Rich Cermak,
Billings sent to
stationary.
5917 4th Street, asked if the letter Councilman
the Department of Transportation was on official
Councilman Billings stated that it was typed by a City employee on
the City's official stationary and signed by him. The letter
requested the Department of Transportation to review the issue of
the fence on University Avenue and fo hold whatever public hearings
were necessary to determine if the fence should remain or be
removed.
Mr. Cermak stated that apparently there were persons who signed a
petition who are not homeowners. He stated that he agrees with the
businessmen in Moon Plaza, but there are two different areas on
IIniversity Avenue to consider -- the residential area up to 61st
Avenue and the Moon Plaza area. He stated that the problem in this
area is not due to the fence, but that a lot of businesses could
not survive because there is no access from University Avenue.
Mayor Nee stated that he is opposed to removing the fence, but he
thinks the amendment to the resolution makes the resolution
neutral. He stated that the resolution simply requests the
Department of Transportation to review the fence issue.
UPON A ROLL CALL VOTE TAKEN ON THE MAIN MOTION TO ADOPT THIS
RESOLUTION, Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilman Billings, Mayor Nee,
Councilman Schneider and Councilwoman Jorgenson all voted in favor
of the motion, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously,
5. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 2S. 1993:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the minutes of the
Cable Television Advisory Commission Meeting of January 28, 1993.
Seconded by Councilman billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22, 1993 PAGB 10
' 6. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 10. 1993:
A. ESTABLISH PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 15. 1993 FOR A VACATION
REOUEST. SAV #92-03, BY BOB'S PRODUCE RANCH, GENERALLY LOCATED
AT 7620 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to set the public hearing on
Vacation Request, SAV #92-03 for March 15, 1993. Seconded by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
7. VARIANCE REOUEST, VAR #92-28, BY JONES SIGN COMPANY, INC.. FOR
MENARDS, TO ALLOW A VARIANCE GRANTED PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 21,
1977, TO REMAIN IN EFFECT WHEN THE FACE OF THE SIGN IS
REPLACED OR REMODELED, TO ALLOW THE REMODELING OF THE EXISTING
SIGN. GENERALLY LOCATEb AT 5351 CENTRAL AVENUE:
Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that in 1974, the
Council granted a variance up to 18o square feet for a Menards sign
and message center. She stated that the Menards sign is T58.25
square feet, and the message center is 57 square feet for a total
of 215.25 square feet. She stated that it is not clear why the
� total square footage is over 180 square feet, but in any case, the
variance was granted prior to November, 1977. She stated that the
sign ordinance states on any variance granted before that date, if
the sign is changed or remodeled, it has to comply with the current
code requirements which is 80 square feet.
Ms. Dacy stated that when this request was submitted to the Appeals
Commission, it was proposed that there be a 132 square feet sign
and no change in the message center. She stated that the Appeals
Commission unanimously recommended denial. She stated that Menards
has since reduced the siza of the sign, and the request before the
Council is for a 119 square foot Menards sign and a 57 square foot
message center for a total of 176 square feete
Mr. Scott Egerer, of Jones Sign, representing Menards, statecl that
they wished to update the Menards sign. d-Ie stated that he did not
know who put up the existing sign, and he learned of the
discrepancy in size several weeks ago. He stated that they have
found some old records at Menards, and the exact size of the
message center is 3 feet by 19 feet. He believes the sign that now
exists is 123.50 square feet. He stated that the new sign would
be 176 square feet which includes the message center.
Mr. Egerer stated that the reason they cannot meet the 80 square
foot requirement for a sign is that the message center is 57 square
' feet, and it would only leave a 23 square foot sign. He stated
that Embers and Ground Round have variances for 120 square foot
signs, and even if they went to a 120 square foot sign, this would
FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 22. 1993 PAGE lY
� only leave 63 square Peet for an identification sign, as 57 square
feet would be for the message center. He felt that a 63 square
foot sign would be too smalle
Mr. Egerer submitted a list of other Menards identification signs
which ranged from 468 to 114.37 square feet. He stated that the
smallest sign of 114.37 is the only sign Menards has anywhere that
is smaller than the one they are proposing.
Mr. Egerer stated that Menards did not wish to lose the message
center, as it is very effective advertising.
Councilman Sillings stated that he was prepared to support a
variance for 180 square feet, as it was the variance Menards had
since 1974.
Councilman Schneider stated that the City is trying to reduce the
size of signs in this area, and it has been done at Ground Round
and Embers.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that there are very few people in
this area that do not know where Menards is located.
' Mr. Egerer stated that the identification sign is the only one that
is visible from I-694. He stated that the sign they are proposing
would be 176.25 square feet including the message center.
MOTION by Councilman Billings to grant Variance Request,
VAR #g2-28, for Menards at 5351 Central Avenue �o vary the size of
a sign, �rom the aode requirement of 80 square feet to a sign not
to exceed 180 square feet with the following stipulations: (1) The
sign shall remain in effect until (a) the sign is altered in any
way, except for routine maintenance and change of inessages, which
makes the sign less in compliance with the requirements of Chapter
214 than it was before the alterations; (b) the supporting
structure of the sign is replaced or remodeled; (c) the face of the
sign is replaced or remodeled; (d) the sign becomes dilapidated or
damaged and the cost of bringing it into compliance is more than
fifty (50%) percent of the value of said sign, at which time all
of the sign and its structure be removed; and (e) notwithstanding
subparagraph (a) above, upon the change of the name of the business
beinq displayed on this sign. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to grant Variance Request,
VAR-#92-28, for a total sign of 120 square feet with the following
stipulations: (1) The sign shall remain in effect until (a) the
sign is altered in any way, except for routine maintenance and
change of inessages, which makes the sign less in compliance with
' the requirements of Chapter 214 than it was before the alterations;
(b) the supporting structure of the sign is replaced or remodeled;
(c) the face of the sign is replaced or remodeled; (d) the siqn
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becomes dilapidated or damaged and the cost of bringing it into
compliance is more than fifty (50�) percent of the value og said
sign, at which time all of the siqn and its structure be removed;
and (e) notwithstanding subparaqraph (a) above, upon the change of
the name of the business being displayed on this sign. Seconded
by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, Councilman
Schneider, Councilwoman Jorgenson, and Mayor Nee voted in favor of
the motion. Councilman Billings and Councilman Fitzpatrick voted
against the motion. Mayor Nee declared the motion carried by a 3
to 2 vote.
APPROVAL OF 1993 HOME PROGRAM APPLICATION:
Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that the County
has access to approximately $310,000 of 1993 HOME funds, and about
$210,000 of these funds are available to communities in Anoka
County. She stated that the AOME program requires a local ma�ch
of twenty percent of the HOME allocation. She stated it is
recommended that Fridley request $70,000; therefore, the City or
the Housing and Redevelopment Authority would be responsible for
up to $14,000. She stated that the County is suggesting the HOME
£unds be coupled with an MHFA fix-up program and submit the MHFA
loan amoun� as the local match. She stated that the Federal
government is clear that CDBG funds cannot be used as the local
match for a HOME rehabilitation project.
Ms. Dacy stated that the Department of Housing and Urban
Development does not give communities a substantial amount of time
to complete these applications, and they have to be submitted to
the County by February 26, 1993.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that the County has access to
$310,000, but only $210,000 is available �o the cities, and she
wondered where the other $100,000 was to be used.
Ms. Dacy stated that she believed the County is allocating the
$100,000 to a project in Anoka.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that she would like to know on what
project this $100,000 would be used.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize the submission of the
1993 HOME program application. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
ESTABLISH PUBLIC HEARING FOR A REOUEST TO GRANT A CURRENCY
EXCHANGE LICENSE TO INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY EXCHANGE, INCo,
GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7893 EAST RIVER ROAD:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to set the public hearing on this
request for a currency exchange license for March 15, 1993.
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Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
10. RECEIVE BYDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR WELL REPAIR PROJECT
NO. 241:
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to receive the following bids for
Well Repair Project No. 241:
Planholder
Mark Traut Wells
151 72nd Avenue
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Bergerson Caswell
5115 Zndustrial
Maple Plain, MN 55359
E.H. Renner & Sons
15688 Jarvis Street
Elk RiVeT, MN 55330
Well No. 2
$25,155.00
$27,003.00
$27,941.50
Layne Minnesota $29,492.00
3147 California
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Keys Well Drilling $33,959.00
413 N. Lexington Parkway
St. Pdul, MN 55104
Total Bid
Well No. 6
$15,357.00
$18,658.00
$17,424.00
$16,785.00
$19,416.00
Well No 7
$12,770.00
$15,333a0D
$13,962.00
$13,580.00
$18,629.00
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that Mark Traut Wells was
the low bidder on the repair and maintenance for all three of these
wells, Nos. 2, 6 and 7, and it is recommended the contract be award
to them.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to award the contract to the low
bidder, Mark Traut Wells, for the repair and maintenance of Well
No. 2 in the amount of $25,155.00; for Well No. 6 in the amount of
$15,157.00; and for Well No. 7 in the amount of $12,770.00 for a
total bid of $53,082.00 for Project No. 241. Seconded by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
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� 11. APPROVE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND MAIER
STEWART & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR IACKE PARK FILTER PLANT
REFURBISHING, PROJECT NO. 240:
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated it is recommended that the
City retain the services of Maier Stewart & Associates for fhe
design and engineering for the Locke Park Filter Plant
Refurbishing, Project No. 240, at a cost not to exceed $77,500.
MOTION by Councilwoman 3orgenson to approve the contract between
the City and Maier Stewart & Associates, Inc. for the Locke Park
Filter Plant Refurbishing, Project No. 240, at a cost not to exceed
$77,500. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimouslyo
12. RESOLUTION NO. 20-1993 AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS
AND SPECIFICATION5 AND ADVERTI5ING FOR BIDS FOR THE 52ND
AVENUE FLOODWAY AND CLOVER POND DIVER5ION PROJECT;
Mr. Flora, Public Work Director, stated that the City of Fridley
has been working with the City of Columbia Heights on this project
no. 222 reqarding drainage problems. He stated that the joint
powers agreement requires both cities to approve the advertising
� Por bids and awarding the contract.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, questioned if it was the intent that
a contract would not be awarded unless both City Councils approve,
and if so, he would suggest substituting the word "may" rather than
"sha11" in the last paragraph of the resolution. He stated that
the contract would not be awarded until both Counoils have approved
the bid.
Mr. Flora stated that this was the intent of the resolution.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 2D-1993.
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson.
MOTION by Councilman Billings to amend Resolution No. 20-1993 by
substituting the word "may" instead of "shall" in the last
paragraph of the resolution. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimousYy.
MOTION by Councilman Billings to further amend Resolution
No. 20-1993 by adding the following paragraph at the end of the
resolution to read as follows: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the
contract will not be awarded until both Councils have approved the
bid. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all
� voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MAIN MOTION FOR ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION NO. 20-1993, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried unanimously.
13. RESOLUTION NO 21-1993 REVOKING MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS:
MOTYON by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt ResoTution No. 21-1993.
Seconded by Councilwoman 3orgenson. Upon a voice vote, all votinq
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
14. RESOLUTION N0. 22-1993 ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID
STREETS:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 22-1993.
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 23-1993 RE9UESTING VARIANCES FROM THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RULES FOR STATE AID OPERATIONS
TO ALLOW: (1) A STREET IMPROVEMENT WITH 50 FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY
WIDTH AND (2) STREET IMPROVEMENTS WITH VARIANCES FROM VERTICAL
AND HORIZONTAL CURVE STANDARDS:
� Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that with the 1993 street
reconstruction program, certain streets do not meet certain
Minnesota State Aid requirements. Therefore, variances are being
requested on Benjamin Street, Fillmore Street, and Cheri Lanee
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MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to adopt Resolution No. 23-1993.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion aarried unanimously.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 24-1993 AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A
METROPOLITAN WASTE CONTROL COMMISSION INFILTRATION/IN-FLOW
GRANT°
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that the Metropolitan
Waste Control Commission is initiating a program regarding
infiltration/in-flow projects, He stated that the City is
proposing to Insituform line a portion of its 15 inch corrugated
metal sanitary sewer collector line and could be considered for a
grant for this project. He requested the Council to authorize the
application for this grant.
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to adopt Resolution No. 24-1993
and identify John G. Flora, Director of Public Works, as the
contact person for this grant. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
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17. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that there were no informal status
reportso
18. CLAIMS:
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to authorize payment of Claim Nos.
47743 through 48062. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
19. 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.
20. ESTIMATES•
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the estimates as
submitted:
Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.
400 Northtown Financial Plaza
200 Coon Rapids Boulevard
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Statement for Services Rendered
as City Attorney for the Month
of January, 1993 . . . . . . . . ,
Newquist & Ekstrum, Chartered
301 Fridley Plaza Office Building
6401 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Statement for Services Rendered
as City Prosecuting Attorney for
the Month of January, 1993 ...
. . $ 2,116.28
$12,791.25
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Billings that the City Council of the City of
Fridley does this 22nd day of February, 1993 wish City Council
Secretary, Carole Haddad, a very happy birthday and many more to
follow. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT°
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adjourn �he meeting. Seconded
hy 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 February 22, 1993 adjourned
at 9:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carole Haddad
Secretary to the City Council
Approved:
William J. Nee
Mayor