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08/16/1993 - 00005172�' � � THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF AUGUST 16, 1993 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was oalled 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: fui�l'1l�:3aJ:7'�a���Y W MEMBERS ABSENT Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson and Councilman Schneider Councilman Billings and Councilman Fztzpatrick Mayor Nee stated that Councilman Billings is on vacation. Councilman Fitzpatrick is ill, and they have both been ex,cused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 2, 1993: MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mayor Nee requested that the estimate from Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. be added to the estimates. MOTIOPd by Councilman Schneider to adopt the agenda with the above addition. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: PRESENTATION OF PETITION NO. 13-1993 TO IMPROVE STORM WATER RUNOFF IN THE AREA OF 64TH AVENUE: Mr. Soe Nelson, 1357 64th Avenue, presented a petition to the Council to improve the storm water runoff in their area. He stated that the residents support construction of a detention pond with the pipe outlet at the Central Avenue culvert. He also understands that the cost of this pro�ect is approximately $120,000. He stated that there is another option to construct a pipe from Mississippi Street to the Central Avenue culvert to reduce the surface water runoff, and that the cost of this pro�ect is approximately $100,000. He stated that the residents request the Council to look at this option as a remedy to their storm water problem. � � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 16. 1993 PAGE 2 Mr, Nelson stated that the residents are requestinq the Council to consider that participation in the pro�ect would be a maximum of $1,000 per residential lot. He requested that �he assessment sriall be based on the premise that all properties that are currently split into multiple lots, that is, two or three plots per residential address, will be assessed no more than $1,OOD. Mr. Nelson stated that the petition has been signed by 21 of the 38 property owners involved. He stated that when circulating this petition, he represented himself as best he could to explain the City's position and the process. He said that this was a very difficult task and that he had to put his reputation on the line in order to get some people to sign the petition. He stated that the item he feels is the most important and non-negotiable is that the maximum assessment be $1,000. He stated that several persons are afraid the price may increase. If that occurs, he wanted the petition withdrawn. If this could not be done, he would get another petition to have this withdrawn. He stated that in regard to the split or multiple lots, three people are involved, and some of these people are retired and on fixed incomes. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive Petition No. 13-1993. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Schneider stated that circulating this petition was a tremendous amount of work, and he thanked Mr. Nelson. Councilman Schneider asked Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, what the next step would be in order to start this project. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that a public hearing would have to be set for the improvement, and then this project could probably be done in con�unction with the TCAAP interconnect pro�ect. He stated that if the public hearing could be established for September 13, 1993, it would expedite the pro�ect. PETER EISENZIMMER, 6535 OAKLEY DRIVE RE: MEADOWLANDS PARK AND MISSISSIPPI AND UtdIVERSITY INTERSECTION: Mr. Eisenzimmer, 6535 oakley Drive, asked when the work at Meadowlands Park would be completed. Mr. Flora, Puhlic Works Director, stated that the contractor does not work for the City but is employed by Wal-Mart. He stated that the City has asked Wal-Mart to request the contractor to complete this work. If this is not done, the City has a bond to assure that it is completed. Mr. Eisenzimmer stated that the intersection improvement at University Avenue and Mississippi Street has hurt businesses due to the fact that the turning lane was removed to access Burger King � � I � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 1993 PAGE 3 and the other businesses in that area. He felt that the businesses should have had some input if a road was to be blocked off. He stated that businesses will not succeed if there isn't an easy access. He stated that the variety store in Holly Center has already gone out of business. LOCK LAKE DAM: Mr. Leon Hinkel, 50 7oth Way, asked what the cost was to replace the dam at Locke Lake. He stated that he understood the cost to be $635,000; however, the Focus reported that it was $800,000. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that the cost to replace the dam itself is estimated at $635,000, but the City is looking at some other options and improvements for a fishing pier and a canoe portage which could bring the cost to about $800,000. Mr. Hinkel stated that he does not benefit from this project. He felt it was a conflict o£ interest for Mr. Flora, a public official, to support the pro�ect when he lives on the creek. Councilman Schneider stated that Mr. Flora is implementing the Council's policy, as the Council is on record that the dam is the City's responsibility. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that a public official is someone elected by the public, and Mr. Flora is a public employee, not an elected officia L She stated that the Council makes the decisions on the pro�ects, and these are implemented by staff. Mr. Gregg Herrick, Assistant City Attorney, stated that Mr. Flora is not a public official in the sense that he has no authority to direct any expenditure of funds for a project. He stated that only the City Council has the authority to direct how funds will be expended and used for the dam reconstruction. Ae stated that Mr. Flora is a public employee carrying out the Council's direction, and he does not see a conflict of interest. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON RECONSTRUCTION OF 7TH STREET FROM MADISON STREET TO 900 FEET WE5T: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. 5econded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously, and the public hearing opened at 7:55 p.m. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that a petltion was received signed by G2 percent of the residents to improve a portion of Seventh Street by widening and resurfacing the street and FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 16 1993 PAGE 4 � installing concrete curb and gutter. He stated that the property owners would be assessed only for the curb and gutter at a cost not to exceed $8.0o a foot. Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that Councilman Billings indicated he supported this project. No other persons in the audience spoke regarding this proposed project. 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 7:57 p.m. NEW BUSINESS: 2. PRESENTATION OF THE 1994 PRELIMINARY DRAFT BUDGET: Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated that this preliminary draft budget is submitted in accordance with the City Charter requirement. He stated that the budget does not include any property tax levy increase. He stated that the total budget is $11,430,209, and it is balanced with the estimated revenues. � Mr. Pribyl outlined the percentage of increases in the General, Special Revenue, Capital Pro�ects, Agency, and Enterprise Funds. He stated that the total increase includinq all funds is 9.8 percent over the 1993 budget. Mr. Pribyl stated that a more extensive review of the budget will be done in accordance with the truth in taxation hearings which will be held in December. Mayor Nee stated that this is a balanced budget. While costs have increased, income from various sources has also increased. He stated that the most disturbing increase is the increased charges for sewage disposal, which was very substantial. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the 1994 preliminary draft budget. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all votsng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carrled unanimously. 3. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, CHAPTER 205, ENTSTLED "ZONING," BY AMENDING SECTIONS 205.07.06, 205.08.06, 205.09.07, AND 205.10.06, AND RENUMBERING THE REMAINING SECTIONS CONSECUTIVELY: � Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that this ordinance amendment requires that motor vehicles be stored and parked on hard surface driveways and affects the residential zoning FRZDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AIIGUST 16, 1993 PAGE 5 � districts. She stated that the commercial and industrial zoning districts are not covered in this ordinance amendment as this requirement is addressed in another section of the code for those particular zoning districts. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and approve the ordinance on first reading. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 4. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 28. 1993• A. SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #93-12, BY HOME VETERINARY SERVICE, INC.. TO ALLOW AN ANIMAL HOSPITAL, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 5895 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.: Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that this is a request for a special use permit to allow a veterinary clinic in a C-2 zoning district. She stated that certain conditions must be met for a special use permit oahich requires all windows in the area of the building housing animals to be double-glazed with a fixed sash, any ventilation system shall be designed so that no odors or organisms will spread between wards or to the outside area, and � that there be no outside pens or holding areas. Ms. Dacy stated that the petitioner is proposing a veterinary clinic and a hospital to provide a grooming service and to board animals. She stated that the maximum capacity would be 34 dogs and cats. She stated that each ward will have a separate air exhaust with charcoal filter, and there won't be any outside housing of animals. Ms. Dacy stated that the Planning Commission was concerned about the noise and odor. She stated that the petitioner indicated there would be protection to prevent noise by adding additional wall barriers and an extensive filter and ventilation system to prevent odors. She stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of this special use permit with two stipulations, which she outlined. Mayor Nee stated that Councilman Billings attended the Planning Commission meeting on this special use permit. He advised Council that he has no ob�ection. Councilman Schneider asked the petitioner if he had plans for an outside pen or for a holding area. Dr. LeMay, the petitioner, stated that he does not have any plans � for outside pens or boarding, but they may have a walkzn� area. Ms. Dacy stated that the ordinance specifically states that outdoor pens are not permitted. � L� � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 1993 PAGE 6 Dr. LeMay stated that the interior walls would be triple insulated. If there are any complaints, he would be happy to try and resolve this issue. MOTTON by Councilwoman Jorgenson to grant Special Use Permit, SP #93-12, with the following stipulations: (1) general site clean-up, including repairing the fence, removing weeds located in the shrub beds, in the area adjacent to the fence and in the parking lot, addition of new rock to the shrub beds, and the pruning of trees and shrubs, shall be completed by June 1, 1994; and (2) this special use permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission in twelve months regarding noise and odor. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. B. SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #93-13, BY FRIENDLY CHEVROLET GEO, INC., TO ALLOW AGENCIES TO SELL OR DISPLAY NEW AND/OR USED VEHICLES. RECREATIONAL VEAICLES OR BOATS, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7011 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.: Mayor Nee stated that Councilman Billings attended the Planning Commission meeting where this item was discussed. Councilman Sillings sent a letter to the residents af Holiday Hills concerning the request. He stated that Councilman Billings indicated he would support this request for a special use permit. Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that this proposed outdoor sale of vehicles would be held at the Columbia Arena, and a special use permit is required. She stated that the sale would be held on September 3, 4 and 6 over the Labor Day weekend, but there would be no Sunday sales. She stated that Friendly Chevrolet would provide a staff person for traffic control, and they would construct a tent and provide portable Satellites on the premises. Ms. Dacy stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of this special use permit with eleven stipulations as found in the Council's agenda. She stated that the Council has approved a similar request for Sam's Club. Ms. Dacy stated that one of the stipulations requires a barricade to be placed at the entrance to the neighborhood on 69th Avenue and on 71st Avenue and that the barricade at 69th Avenue include a sign that this is a residential area with no exit. Mayor Nee asked how residents would access their homes. Ms. Dacy stated that the person in charge of the traffic control could advise persons that there would be no test driving of vehicles, and the barricade could be strategically placed to allow access for local traffic. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked where the test drlving of the vehicles would take place. She also wondered if this traffic would enter Melody Manor. � � � FRIDLEY CTTY COUNCIL MEETTNG OF AUGUST 16, 1993 PAGE 7 Ms. Dacy stated she assumes that 69th Avenue would be used to exit onto University Avenue, or 73rd Avenue could be used to go east to Central Avenue or west to University Avenue rather than north into Melody Manor. Councilman Schneider asked if there is an estimate on how many persons would attend this sale. Mr. Ronald Stelter, representing Friendly Chevrolet, stated it is expected that several hundred people would attend. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that she attended the sale sponsored by Sam's Club. There were a lot of people, but the traffic was very controlled. Councilwoman Jorgensott stated that one of the stipulations was that the cars for the sale be street operable and not be leaking fluid excessively. She asked if this may be a problem. Mr. Stelter stated that at the Planning Commission meeting the question was raised if this sale would involve �unk vehicles. He stated that this would not be the case, and the vehicles would not be leaking fluid. He stated that they hope to have three hundred to four hundred cars from four diPferent manufacturers. They would be moving them on this site beginning the Friday before Labor Day. MOTION by Councilman 5chneider to grant Special Use Permit, SP #93-13, with the following stipulations: (1) the vehicle sales will occur no more than once per year for no more than three days over the Labor Day weekend; (2) the use of streamers, pennants, and flags is prohibited; (3) the petitioner shall comply with the temporary sign ordinance for all temporary signs on the property; (4) the petitioner shall obtain a temporary building permit and shall comply with Article 32 of the Uniform Fire Code; (5) the portable toilets shall be handicapped accessible; (6) the petitioner shall provide a traffic management person to properly control traffic on site and to prevent problems occurring on 69th Avenue, the University Avenue frontage road, and to direct unnecessary traffic away from the residential neighborhood; (7) the participating dealerships shall apply for and receive the appropriate City licenses; (8) there shall be no test driving of cars in the residential neighborhood located south of 69th Avenue and in Locke Park; (9) barricades shall be placed at the entrance to the neiqhborhood on 69th Avenue and on 71st Avenue. The barricade at 69th Avenue shall include a sign with the language "Residential Area, No Exit"; (10) the cars for the sale shall be street operable and sha11 not be excessively leaking fluid; and (11) the special use permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to the next sale. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 1993 PAGE 8 � The Counoil received the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of July 28, 1993. 5. RESOLUTIDN NO. 56-1993 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MODIFICATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT N0. 1 TO REFLECT INCREASED GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND INCREASED PROJECT COSTS. THE MODIFICATION OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLANS FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS NO. 1 THROUGH N0. 12 TO REFLECT INCREASED PROJECT COSTS WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 AND THE ESTASLISAMENT OF PROPOSED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 13 AND THE APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN RELATING THERETO: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 56-1993 to set the public hearing for September 13, 1993. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorqenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 6. APPROVE HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT SETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND BRIAN KOVAR FOR THE PLACEMENT OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE IN A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT AT 7536 MCKINLEY STREET N.E. � Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that this property is located on the west side of McKlnley Street and zoned R-l. She stated that there is an existing single-family home ott the site and a six foot drainage and utility easement along the west side. She stated that the petitioner is proposing to construct a 12 foot by 16 foot detached accessory building. Ms. Dacy stated that through the building permit process, it was determined there was a ten-foot easement along the south property line, and this proposed building would encroach into the easement by seven feet. She stated that there are no City utilities within the easement, 5taff contacted each of the utility companies to ensuze there are no conflicts if the structure encroaches into the easement. Ms. Dacy stated that Northern States Power and Minnegasco do not have any ob�ections to the City entering into a hold harmless agreement with the owner. Nortel Cable and U.S. West Communications called and said that they did not have any adverse comments. She stated that staff has no objection to the encroachment, and she would recommend approval of the hold harmless agreement, Mayor Nee stated that the hold harmless agreement assumes the City may need the easement at some future date. Constructing the building on the easement is contingent on the property owner entering into the hold harmless agreement. � MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to enter into the hald harmless agreement to allow the � � , FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING QF AUGUST 16, 1993 PAGE 9 construction of a second accessory building within the unused utility easement for the property at 7536 McKinley Street. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 7. APPROVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR ACCESS TO THE ANOKA COUNTY TAXSYS SYSTEM: Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated that approval of this agreement would allow the City access into the County's tax system. He stated that this has been in the City's goals and objectives and now is available to connect into the County's system. He stated that there would be no cost for connecting the first unit, and any other aonnection would cost $50.00 each. He stated that at this time the City is considering only this one connection, so there would be no cost involved. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the license agreement for access to the Anoka County TAXSYS system. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Councilman Schneider stated that if someone wants tax information regarding their property, the City can access a personal computer and immediately provide this information. Mr. Pribyl stated that most of the information is available through the City Assessor's office, but this connection allows access into a computer data base so it would avoid a resident having to go to the County for tax information. Mayor Nee stated that it is possible for someone in Fridley to make an inquiry at Anoka County through the computer in regard to property taxes. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 8. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE 1.5 MILLION GALLON WATER RESERVOIR PAINTING PROJECT NO. 251: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the following bids for the 1.5 million gallon water reservoir painting project No. 251: Bidder Central Sandblasting 2299 County Road H New Brighton, MN 55122 J.B. Nelson 962 Central Minneapolis, & Son Avenue N.E. MN 55413 Total Bid $4Q,QOO,OQ $42,425.00 � � � J FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 1993 PAGE 10 TMI Coatings $49,750.00 2805 Dodd Road St. Paul, MN 55121 Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that bids were opened on August 11, 1993 for this project. Three bids were received. He stated that the low bidder was Central Sandblasting in the amount of $40,000. He stated that references have been checked, and Central Sandblasting was found to be a reputable company. Mr. Flora would recommend the Council award the contract to them. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked if there was any lead in the paint. Mr. Flora stated that there was none. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to award the contract for the 1.5 million gallon water reservoir painting pro�ect No. 251 to the low bidder, Central Sandblasting, in the amount of $40,000. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 9. APPROVE REMOVAL OF 10 INCH ASH TREE AT THE MOORE LAKE SEACH PARKING LOT: Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that with the construction of the Moore Lake Beach parking lot, three trees need to be removed. He stated that two of these trees will be relocated, but an Ash tree needs to be removed. He stated that approval is needed from the Parks and Recreation and Planning Commissions, as well as the Council, to comply with the City Code prior to the City removing a diameter tree on City-owned property. Mr. Flora stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission members were polled. Four of the five members indicated they had no objection to removal of the tree, and the Planninq Commission unanimously approved removal of the Ash tree with the condition that two additional trees be planted at the park to replace the one removed and that the new trees conform with City ordinance requirements. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to approve the removal of the ten- inch Ash tree at the Moore Lake Beach parking lot, with the condition that two additional trees be planted at the park to replace this tree and that the new trees conform with City ordinance requirements, Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGIIST 16, 1993 PAGE 11 10. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, CORRIDOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT NO, 243: Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that in closing this project, it was £ound that the City had to pay a 6.5 percent sales tax on the total contract. He stated that this change order covers the sales tax. MOTION by Councilman 5chneider to authorize Change Order No. 1 with Innovative Irrigation for Corridor Maintenance Project No. 243 in the amount of $971.56. Seconded by CouncilWOman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 57-1993 AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS FOR THE SUPERVISORY CQNTROL AND DATA AC4UI5ITION (SCADAZ SYSTEM, PROJECT NO. 259: Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that this supervisory control and data acquisition system is associated with the TCAAP interconnect pro�ect. He stated that plans and specifications include an addendum bid for surveillance and meter instrumentation for well houses 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 13. These items are a City addition and City cost responsibility. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 57-1993 with the addendum for surveillance and meter instrumentation for the well houses. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 12. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR CITY OF FRIDLEY. PARKS AND RECREATION: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that Mr. Sack Kirk, Director of Recreation and Natural Resources, is present to comment and answer questions raised by the Council at the last meeting pertaining to CDBG funds for the City's Park and Recreation Department. He stated that Mr. Kirk has talked to him about some new approaches to this program that would allow all school districts in the City to participate. Mr. Kirk stated that he discussed the Council's concerns with Mr. Burns, the City Manager, and the alternative is to welcome and encourage students from the other school districts to participate in this program. He stated that this is a pilot program, and hopefully it can be expanded in the future. Mr. Kirk stated that the City's seasonal brochure is mailed to all FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 1993 PAGE 12 � residents of the City, and this program would be advertised to invite students that are not part of School District No. 14 to participate. He stated that he has contacted the school districts, and he believed mailing addresses of students eliyible for this program could be obtained. The City would be sending them an invitational flyer explaining the program so they know what activities would be offered. Mr. Kirk stated that there are about 913 middle school age youths and 619 of ttlose are in School District 14. This is about 68 percent, He stated that approximately three hundred middle school youths are in the other three school districts, and a flyer would be sent to those individuals. He stated that the Youth Advisory Council would also like representation from students outside of School District No. 14. Mr. Kirk stated that Spring Lake Park and the Anoka Hennepin School Districts have a program for their middle school students and an activity bus. He stated that the Columbia Heights students do not have an after school program and he has contacted representatives from the Columbia Heights School District. He stated that the Columbia Heights School District boundary is only a few blocks from the Fridley School District boundary, and it appears the students will have an opportunity to take a bus to the Fridley Middle School � to take part in the program. He stated that he is checking into this further. Councilman Schneider stated that when the program was presented to the Council, it was unclear of the school district's part. He stated that he understood their facilities were quite limited. Mr. Kirk stated it is known that the gymnasiums are heavily used, but there are a number of other facilities. He stated that the computer labs, swimming pool, art and music rooms, and general classrooms are some of the facilities that would be available for activities. He stated that another option is using the facilities at St. Phillip's Church, as they have indicated a willingness to participate in the program. He stated that some of the preliminary activities which have been identified involve trips, enrichment programs in a foreign language, camputers, art or music. He stated that as of this date, there are no set programs and it is believed the ideas and wishes of the students are needed �n order for the program to be successful. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked if the program would be only Por the school year or also during the summer months. Mr. Kirk stated that he would like to continue the program through the summer months. � Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that there is concern to expand the recreation proqram in the northwest area of the City and get the FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGU3T 16, 1993 PAGE 13 � youth involved. She stated that a letter addressed to Councilman Billings from Ken Phelps was received reqarding the issue of how to get these programs city-wide. Councilwoman Sorgenson stated that she attended a meeting of the Steering Committee last Wednesday to address some of the concerns. She stated that the conclusion was to proceed with the program and get the information out to the school districts in order to involve as many youths as possible and to get the students at risk involved in these programs. Mr. Kirk felt that the school personnel and teachers may be able to identify those students who may benefit from the program, and there may be an opportunity to provide a voucher to encourage these students to participate. He felt that personal contact by a teacher may get them involved. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that there seems to be a great deal of territorial boundaries that go along with the school districts. She wondered how the students could be brought together. Mr. Kirk stated that he felt this was difficult to answer, as there could be some territorial concerns in bringing students from one school to another. He felt that the instructors in the programs � should be made aware of this issue, and it would have to be addressed as they proceed with the program. Councilman Schneider stated that he discussed the program with the Principal of the Middle School of District No. 14, Margaret Leibfried, and he feels much more comfortable with the program. He stated that he would like to make this an entire community pro�ect, as the schools have a binding effect on the community, and this may be an opportunity to bring the community together as a whole. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to receive the letter from Ken Phelps, 1513 Berne Road. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 12A. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR STORM WATER IMPROVEMENT ON 64TH AVENUE: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to suspend the rules in order to introduce a motion to set the public hearing on the improvement on 64th Avenue pertaining to storm water as requested in the petition submitted this evening. Seconded by Councilwoman Sorgenson. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � M4TION 6y Councilman Schneider to set a public hearing on the 64th Avenue storm improvement project for September 13, 1993. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting � � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 1993 PAGE 14 aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 13. CLAIMS: MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to authorize payment of Claim Nos. 50894 through 51181. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 14. 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 15. ESTIMATES: MoTION by Councilmatt Schneider to approve the estimates as submitted: Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon & Vogt 900 Meritor Tower 444 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Legal Services Rendered April and May, 1993. . Gunderson Brothers 2325 Snelling 7�venue Minneapolis, MN 55404 Removal and Replacement of Miscellaneous Concrete Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Pro�ect No. 245 Estimate No. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northwest Asphalt, Inc. 1451 County Road 18 Shakopee, MN 55379 1993 Street Improvement Pro�ect No. 5T. 1993 - 1& 2 Estimate No. 1 . . . . . . . $ 6,287.80 $ 1,333.38 $69,564.70 Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ' � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 1993 PAGE 15 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the following additional estimate: Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. 200 Coon Rapids Boulevard N.W. 400 Northtown Financial Plaza Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Statement for Services Rendered for the Month of July, 1993 as City Attorney. . . . . . . . . $ 4,112.48 Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADSOURNMENT' 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 August 16, 1993 adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carole Haddad Secretary to the City Council Approved: William S. Nee Mayor