01/03/1994 - 31293Tx� MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETiNG OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF
JANUARY 3,_ 19 9 4
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order
at 7:38 p.�. by Mayor Nee.
PLEDG� OF ALLEGiANCE:
Mayar Nee led the Cauncil and audience in the Pledga of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ROLL CALL•
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgen�on, Councilman
Billings and Councalman Schneider
None
Mayor Nee s�ated that he is having diff�culty with his throat, and
he would turn over the meeting to Mayor Pra T�m 5chneider to
conduct this evening.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
COCTNCIL MEETING, bEC�M�ER 13, 1993:
MOTTON by Councilwoman J�rgenson to approve the minutes as
presen�edo Secanded by Cauncilman Billings. Upon a vcaice vote�
all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Schneider declared the ma�ion carried
unanimously.
ADOPTIDN OF AGENDA:
Mr. Burns,
s�pport o�
perma.t tQ
�ndustries.
City Manager, asked that a resol�ztion be added in
an applicatian for a Minnesota lawful gambling premise
the Worid Assaciat�on o� the Alcaholic Beverage
MoTION by Counca.�.woman Jorgenson to adopt �.he agenda with the above
addition. �econded by Caunc.ilman Billings. IIpon a voice vote, a1.1
vating aye, Mayor Pro Tem Schneider declared the mo�ion carried
unanimou�ly.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
P[JBLTC NUTSANC� �N RICE CREEK RbAD:
Ms. Dolo�es Kastensen, 1541 Rice Creek Road, stated that she has
contacted City staff regard�ng junk veh�.c�es ai 1530 Rice Creek
Road. She stated �hat there are trucks parked on this property
which are �sual�y filled with trash or dirt, and they are in view
af her pic�ure windaw. Ms. Kas�ensen stated that �he owner of
FRIDLEY C�TY COUNCIL MEETING OF J.ANUARY 3 1994 PAGE 2
these vehicles runs the trucks whzch create fumes that pollute the
inside of her home. She felt tha� there should be an ordinance �o
prevant this unsightly p�Iluted condition in a residential area.
She submitted pictures and a petition to have these vehic�es
removed.
MOTION by Cauncilwoman Jargenson to receive PetitiQn No. 1-�994.
Seconded by Counc�lman Billings. Upan a voic� vote, all vating
aye, Mayor Pro Tem Schneider deciared the matian carried
unanimouslyo
Ms . Kastensen stated that this issue would be going to cour't on
January 7e She stated that she does not believe a p�rson's
occupation should devalue another homeowner's propertye
Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that Steve Barg,
Cade Enfoxcement Officer, has contacted ather cita.es and the League
of Minne�ota Cities to develop a list af what ather surrau�ding
communi��.es are doing to prohibit large commercial vehicles on
icSiu'�uii�i.iai p�'E3���'L�7. �i�� S�ctlL.�[� L�la4 �I3� C1�125 O� �aon Rapids,
Blaine, and Columbia Height� have a variety of restrictians and
other communities do nnt have any restric�ions.
Ms. Kastensen,stated that she also did some research, and there are
some ordinances pertaining to this particular issue.
Ms. Dacy stated that she would welco�e any information which
Ms. Kastensen has rec�ived.
Mayor Pro Tem Schn�ider asked th� City Attorney if there are any
prob��ms in limi�ing commercial vehicles on residential property.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, felt
be legitimate, and he felt such
court if it i.s praperly written.
tha� soma farm of restric�ion may
an ardir�ance would be upheld �n
Mayor Pro Te�r► Schneider thanked Ms. Kastensen far har camments.
He s�.ated that the City wauld be working on �his issue.
INTERFERENCE �N NEIGHBORHOOD BY RADIO OPERATOR:
Mr. George Paquin, 636� Quincy Street, stated that the property
awner at 6330 Quincy Street has a CB tower and another huge ant�nna
on his hame. He stated that eveary evening this pxoperty owner gets
on the radio and interferes with the tel�phones, computers, and
el.ectranic �oys in neighboring homes. He stated that thar� were
three direct lightning strikes near this home.
Mr. Paquin stated that h� has contacted the FCC and U.S. West. He
stated that it seems the FCC canno� do anythinc� about it, and U.S.
West ��mits th��.r zn�rolvement ta technical �.ssue�. I�e asked if
the City coulci help resolve this problem undex the public nu�sance
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' ardinanc�, as �his as a conditian causing danger or annoyance to
the general public.
Mayor Pro Tem Schneider stated that equipment u��d by a radio
aperatar is checked by FCC eng�neers before it is allowed to be
solda He stated that filters �an be purchased that filter out
interference,
Mr. Paquin stated that U.S. West can haok up a filterang system
which would cost abnut $100.
Mayor Pro Tem Schneider stated that the question is if this
ope�ator 15 operating illegally. He t�lt that tha City does not
have the auth�rity �o answer this question.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated he has been �old �hat this
person is a licensed ham aperator. He stated that he has been in
contact with an attarney with the FCC and was advised �hat in
problems af interference, th� FCC has exclusive jurisdictian.
i'�i:C's iiEY�'iGls 5�ci��� ��ic'ii. i�i Gi3�GkiiFGj wii.�l i.�a� ci�LS�Y��l�y c`i� i.ii� i��d�u�
of Minneaata Citi�s, he received the same information. He stated
that this �.nformation is alsa substan�ia�ed in Minnesota court
cases and, basical.ly, the House Conference Report clarifies that
the exclusive jurisdiction over radio frequency interference
incidents lies with the FCC. He stated that �uch mattex's shal]. not
be regulat�d by local or s�ate law, nor shall radio transmitting
apparatus be subject ta locai or state regulation as part of any
effort to resalve a radio frequenCy interference.
Mro Herrick stated that he has been advised �hrough Mra Barg that
the FCC does not have the personnel to enforce their regulations.
He got the impression that they did not intend to do much regarding
this issue.
Mr. Paquin statad that �he fiel.d afficer far the FCC did feel this
warrant�d an investigation and would review this case.
Mr. Herrick stated that he did not think there was a legal solution
to the, problem, ar�d the Ci�y should prabably waa.t to see what type
o� action is taken by the FCC after i�.'s invest�gation.
Mayor Pro Tem Schneider asked Mr. Paquin if he has contacted the
property owner regarding this problem.
Mr. Paquin stated tha� he has contacted him, and he denies he is
causing any proble�.
Mr. Herrick felt that this prol�lem may be one that could be solved
through arbitration a.£ all parties were willing to become involved.
Mayor Pro Tem Schneider felt that filt�rs could be purchased �or
under $20, and tha� may solve the proble�.
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Mr. Paquin s�at�d that U.S. West fel� it would take more than
filters to salve the problem.
Councilwoman 3orgenson i�lt that the City should work w�th �he
League of Minnesata C�ties to find ou� if simila� complaints have
been received and submit them tn Washington.
Mr9 Herrick asked how long �his in�erference has been a problem.
Mr. Paquin stated that he noticed it �ast spring, and i� has gotten
progressively worse.
Mr. Herrick siated that, apparently, this person has opearated the
ham radio �or twenty years. If there was not a problem before,
there must be� same electrical or technica]. changes that have
occurreda
Mr. Paquin stated that he knaws there has been some changes in
antennas, but he did no� know if this was the problem or noto
Councilman Billings sia�ed that in this part�.cular case, the FCC
is the only agency that has the power to regulate this situation.
He stated that the n�xt step may be for Mr. Paquin to contact
Senators Wellstone and Durenberger and Representative Grams. Ha
stated that City sta�f or Council would be willing to caoperate in
any way they can, but he felt the Supreme Court has ruled that the
City daes not have any authority in this matter.
Mr. Paquin stated that �n the re�earch h� ha� done he is aware the
Caunczl cannot help himo He wanted some avenue ta follow, and
Councilman Billings has given ha.m one. He stated that the FCC
wants full contro�, and ye� they state they cannot help because
they do not have the personnel. He thank�d th� Council fQr their
time.
OLD BUSTNESS°
�.. ORI�INANCE NO. 1022 ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER OF THE CTTY CODE
OF THE CZTY OF FRIDLEY CHAPTER 112 ENTITLED "FALSE ALARMS "
AND AMENDING CHAPTER �1, ENTITLED 'iGENERAL PROVISIONS AND
FEES • f1 _._
Mra 5allman, Publi.c Safety Director, ��a�ed that this ordinance was
presented far fzrst reading on Navember 15, 1993. He stated that
this ordinance relates to fa�se alarms where persons who have an
excess af five fals� alarms per year wou�d be subject to a user
fee. He stated that over a twelve month period, the Palice
Departm�nt alone had I,300 false alarms. He felt that the
ardinance would cut down on false alarms, as the City is spending
about $25,p00 a year ta respond to �h�se false alarms.
MOTION by Mayor Nee to waive the reading and adopt Ordinance No.
1022 on the secand reading and order publication. S�conded by
Councilwaman Jorgenson. Upan a vaica vota, all voting ayc�, Mayor
Pro T�m Schneider declared the motion carried unanimously.
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2. QRDINANCE NO. 1a23 AMENDING CHAPTER 603� "TNTOXICATING
LIQUOR," BY AMEND�NG SECTION 603.2�, AND AMEND�NG CHAPTER 11�
"GENERAL PROVISIONS AND FEES:"
Mro Pribyl, �'inance Director, stated that this ordinance had a
�irst �ead�ng an October 18, 19930 2t wou�d eliminate the current
dispensing licanse and rep].ace it with a managara.al license.
MOTION by Councilman Billings ta waive the reading and adopt
Ordinance Noo 1023 an thE seconcl reading and order pub�ication.
seconded by Counci�.wo�an Jargenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Pr� Tem Schneider dec�.ared the motinn carried
unanimausly.
3. ORDINANCE N0. 1024 AMEN�ING CHAPTER 11,� "GENERAL PROVISTONS
AND FEES," BY AMENDING SECTION 11.10:
Mr. Pribyl, Fznance Director, stated that the chang� in these fees
is �o r�cov�r the cost of certair� fee re�a�ed activities.
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to waive the reading and adopt
Ordinance No. �024 on the second reading and order publicatian.
Seconded by Mayor Nee.
MOTION by Counc�lwoman Jorgensar► to amend Cade 113, Sola�d Wast�
Programma.ng, by changing the $2.50 figure to $4.0�. Seconded by
Counczlman Billings. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Pro
Tem Schneider dec�ared the motior� carried unanimously.
Cauncilman Billings asked abaut the fees far Street Vending and how
these are handlaci.
Mro Pribyl stated that the fee for both an industrial/cnmmercial
and r�sid�ntial license is $�poa The �ee for just an
�.ndustrial/comme�cial license is $50 and $70 far �us� a residential
license. He stated that by applying for both, it would result �n
a lesser feee
UPON A VD�CE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MAIN MOTION, all voted aye, and
Mayor Pro Te� Schneider declared the motian carried unan�.mously.
NEW BUSINESS•
4. RESOLUTIDN NO. 1-1994 IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLiCATION FOR A
MTNNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT T� LIONS CLUB OF
FRIDLEY°
Mr. Pribyla F1I1311C8 Direc�or, stated that tha Fridl.ey Jaycee's will
be discantinuing their ga�bling license for Joe DiMaggia's. Tha
L�,ans Club �s vac���.ng th�,�r lawfu,l gamblinc� activa,ties at Maple
Lan��, and they wi�h t� c�ntir�u� th�.� �ctiv��.y �� J�e �iM�ggis'�.
FRTDLEY CTTY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 3 1994 PAGE 6
MOTION by Counc�Iwoman Jorgenson to adopt R�solution Noo 1-1994.
�econded by Mayor Neeo Upon a voice vote, �11 v�ting aye, Maya�
Pro Tem Schneider dec�ared the mo�io� carried unanimouslyo
5. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMZSSION MEETING OF
pECEMBER 8, 1993:
A� SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQU�ST, SP, #93-3,b,,,..,BY._,.E.R. OWC�ARZAK
INVESTMENT,. TO ALLOW __AN INCREASE IN LOT COVERAGE FROM
40._._____P....ERCENT MAXIMUM__TO 43.9 PERCENT. TO ALLOW CONSTRUCT�ON OF
A BUILDING EXPANSZON, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7"770 RANCH�.._.........._
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ERS ROAD
Ms. Dacy stated that this �s a requesi for a special use permit to
a��ow an �nc�ease in �ot coverage fr�m 40 percent ta 49.9 percent
for expansian of a builda.ng at 7770 Ranchers Road. She stated tha�
the expans�.an is needed to allow for additional equipment f�r ELD
Engineering. she stated that the original request included two
expansian areas; on� lacated in the r►ortheast corner of the
bui��iiriy , ar��i ti�e othe-r 14�a�ad i� �.n� ne���Yiw�s� �d�n�� ai zne
building.
Ms. Dacjr stated that staff mc�t with the petitioner and his
architect to discuss a revised site plan. She stated that the
areas nf expansion did not change, but the petitianer agreed to
remove an existing hard surface area adjac�nt to the praposed
northwest addition. By doing so, i�. eliminated the need for the
varianceso She sta�ed that the revised plan increases the amount
af gre�n space and resolves previo�s concerns of staff.
Ms. Dacy stated that a drainage plar� has been reviewed by the
�nginee�ing Departm�:nt. It was determined that the drainage
on-site was adequate, and the petitioner would nat need to provide
any further �.nforma�ion regarding st�rm water drainage. Sh� stated
that staff concurs with the Planning Commission recommendation for
approval of this special. use permit.
Mr. Owczarzak, the awner of ELO Engineering� stated that his
business has been in Fridley since 1977, and he is trying to stay
comp�titive by automating the company. He sta�ed that they will
be spending around $2 mill.ion in.new equipment wh�ch takes up xnore
room and gives �he� l�ss st�rage space. He stated that this new
equipment wi11 make them more competi�ive and let ihem stay in
business.
Mayor Nee stated that he has been impressed with ELO Enginec�ring's
c�n�i.nu.ing g�owth over th� years, and he wanted to make sure if at
any time in the future Mr. Owczarzak is interested in a new
building, he hopes he will qive the City a CY1�i1C[: to discuss these
plans.
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Councilman Bill�ngs stated that there was a similar request before
the Council in 1988, which did not meet the test for a variance,
and the City reviewed the code to allow this �ot coverage through
th� special use perm�t process, rather �han the variance procedure.
MOTION by Councilman Bill�ngs to grant Special Use Permit Request,
SP �93-16. secanded by Councilwoman Jargenson. Upon a voice vote,
a11 voting ay�, Mayor Pra Tem Schneider declared the motion car�ied
unanimouslyo
B a ESTABLISH A PUBI�I_C__ HEAR�NG FOR �'EBRUARY _ 7, 199_� , FQR AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 205 OF___THE__FRIDLEY _ CITY CODE,
ENTITLED "ZONING," AND CHAPTER 21�� ENTITLED "SUBDTVISION�!!
TO AMEND TH� PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFIGATION RAD�US:
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to set the public h�aring on this
proposed ordinance amendment far February 7, 1994. Seconded by
Cauncilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, al� voting aye, Mayor Pro
Tem Schneid�r declared the motion carried u�animously.
MOTION by Councilw�man Jorgenson ta receive ihe �ninutes af the
Plannang Comm�ssian Meeting of December 8, 1993. Secand�d by
Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vate, all voting aye, Mayor Pro
Tem Schneider declared the motion carried unanimousl.y.
6. ESTABLISH A PUBLiC HEARING FOR JANUARY 18, �994, TO CONSIflER
THE 1994 CDBG PROGRAM ALLDCATI�N:
MOTION by Councilman Billings to set the public hearing regarding
�he CDBG allocation �or January �S, 1.994. Seconded by Cauncilwoman
Jorgenson. Upan a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem
Schneider declared the motian carried unanimausly.
7. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FdR 64TH AVENUE STORM SEWER
PROJECT NO. 260•
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that fifteen bids were
rec�ived for this project, and the �.ow bidder was Bonine
Excavating, Inca at $�11,611.82. He stated that the amount to be
fund�d by the Ci�y would be $108,230.82, and there are sufficient
funds in the storm sewer fund to cover �his cost.
MOTION by Counci.lwoman Jdrgenson to receive the fallowing bids for
the 64th Av�nue Storm Sewer Project Noe 260:
Bidder
Tota1 Bid
Bonin� Excavating, Inc.
12669 Meadowvale Road
Elk Riv�r, MN 55330 $11I,5�1.82
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G.L. Contract�ng, Inc.
4300 Wi�1ow Drive
Medina, MN 55340
Glenn Rehb�in Excavating, Tnco
865� Naples Street N.Ee
Blaine, MN 5�449-6724
Minger Canstruction
Lametti & Sons, Tnc.
P. O. Box 375
Huga, MN 55038
Sunram Construction
7575 Troy Lane
Maple Grove, MN 5531�
Park C�nstruction
i��^v �eeu� Stt��� N.E.
Minneapalis, MN 55432
Penn Contracting, Inc.
�697 Peltier Lake Drive
Centervil�e, MN 55038
C.W. Hnu�e, Inc.
1300 W. Co�nty Road �
Shoreview, MN 55126
Dave Perkins Contracting
15775 Juniper Ridge Drive
Anoka, MN 55303
Thomas & Sons Construction, Inc.
13925 Northdale Blvd.
Rogers, MN 55374-0303
Northdale Constructian
14450 Northdale Blvd.
Rogers, MN 55374
Ford Canstruc�ion, �nc.
P. 0. Box 667
Excelsior� MN 55331
Juiian Mo Johnson Construc�ion, Tnc.
10610 N.E. Nassau Street
Blaine, MN 55449
Carl Bolander & Snns, Tnc.
251 starkey Street
St. Paul, MN 55�07
$�13,071.44
$117,345.20
$11$,198.10
$122,249.50
$I23,654.$0
$129,218.00
$134,738.25
$137,567.20
$138,�46000
$143,226.68
$159,�67.60
$198,078.OQ
$199,90I.50
$228,790.34
FRI�LEY CITY COUNCIL ME��ING OF JANUARY 3 1994 PAGE 9
S�conded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vate, all vating
aye, Mayor Pro Tam Schneider declared the motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgensan to award the contract for Project
No. 260 to the low bidder, Bonine Excavating, Inc. in the amount
of $111,611.82a Secanded by Mayar Nee.
Councilman Billings stated that �he $108,230.82, �he C�ty°s partion
far this project, would come from the storin water fund. He asked
the original amoun� anticipatad to be used from those funds for
this project.
Mra Flora stated that the estimate was around $60,000.
Cou�cilman Billings stated that even after revising the
specifications, the pr�ject is still at 180 p�rcent over what was
estimated the project would cost the City.
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i�d�ui. �iG lciri Si.iiilEiu�i StatB�.c �.lia� iLUTii Utxc V.i�u�Ci I.CL�C� ail{.i"' �il�
history of �his area, there was a signi�icant problem. He sta�ed
that he shared Councilman Billings concern. It is over the arnount
targeted for �.his project, and sa�e other prajects may have to be
de�erred. He stated that a large poriion of the expense is removal
of the street sweepings the City p�aced on the lots alang Rice
Creek R�ad.
Mr. F1ora sta�ted that th� cost to establish the wetlands along Rice
Creek Raad is a��ttle over $29,00�, and the $19,000 for design
and engineering casts were noi addressed in �he ariginal estimate.
l�ay�r Prn Tem Schneider stated that if $29,000 was el�.minated, �he
cost ta the City for ihe proaect would be about $80,000.
Cduncilwoman Jorgenson stated that the ground water 1eve1 was
higher than anticipated, and the cost for the piping was higher.
Mayor Pro �em Schneider stated that the City plans to assess each
owner $1,000 fo� this improvement, and 41 parcels of properiy are
involveds
Mayor Nee statad that at �ne time, the City had collected $8oq per
lat �ar storm water improvements, and then '�hese mon�es were
refunded.
Mr. Flora stated that he understands that five properties had funds
placed in escrowd and those monies were returned. He stated that
thzs would be a new assessment to all the propertz.es �.n the area,
as they have not paid an ass�ssment for storm water.
Mr. Herr�.ck, City Attorney, stated that the �und� pla�ed in e�crow
ware returned due ta th� time lapse of when they were collected and
FRIDLEY CITY__..COUNCIL_MEETTNG OF JANUARY 3, 1994 PAGE 10
�he start of the improvement. He sta�ed that th�s would not have
any effect on tha financing a� this proposed project.
Cauncilman Ba.11ings stated that because this proj ect is 180 pe�cent
over wha� he thought the City would be spending, he would like mara
time to review it.
MOTIDN by Councilman Billings to table this item to the next
Council mee�ting c�n January 18, 1994. Seconded by Councilwoman
Jargenson. Upan a voice vote, al�. vo�ing aye, Mayor Pro Tem
Schneider declared the mation carried unanimously.
Councilman Bi112ngs stated tha� he believes this is a good project.
There is only so much money avai�able, and other pra�ects in the
five-year impravement plan possibly could nat be done. He stated
that he would like time to furth�r review the effects the cost of
this project may have on other projects.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2-199� QRDERiNG THE ADVERTISEMENT OF BibS FOR
THE i3OuKE i�AKE ,'�� REiGNSiFclii.TluN r�Fcc7JEC�T- Ni� . 2 i i:
MOTION by Cauncilwoman Jorgenson to adopt Resoltition No. 2�-1994.
Seconded by Mayo� Nee. Upon a�roice vote, a13. voting aye, Mayor
�ro Tem SchneYder declared �he motion carr�.ed unanimously.
9. RESOLUTTON NO. 3-1994 IMPOSING L�AD LIMITS ON PUBL,IC STREETS
ANI� HIGHWAYS IN THE CITY O�' FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA:
MOT�oN by Cauncilwoman Jorgenson to adopt Reso�ution No. 3-1994.
Secanded by Gauncilman Billingsa Upon a vaice vo�c, all v�ting
aye, Mayar P�'a Tem Schneider declared the motion carried
unanimouslyo
10, I2ESOLUTI�N NO. 4-1994 AUTHQR�ZING THE TRANSFER QF RES�DUAL
CASH AND ZNVESTMENT BALANCES FROM THE GENERAL OBLTGATTON
SPECTAL ASSESSMENT BONDS OF 19'72 DEBT SERV�CE FUND TO THE
CLOSED DEBT SERVIC� FUND:
MOTION by Mayor Nee to adopt Resolution No. 4-1994. Secanded by
Councilinan Bi�iir�gs. Upon a voice vate, all. v�ting aye, Mayor Pro
Tem schneider declared �he mo�ion carried unanimously.
�1. RESOLUTION NO. 5-1994 DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALT�RNATE
DIRECTOR TO THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY:
MOTION by Councilman Billings to adopt Resolution No. 5-1994.
Seconded by Counc�lwoman JorgensQn. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Pra Tem Schneider declared the motion carried
unanimo�sly.
FRTDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 3 1994 PAGE li
12. RESOLUTION NO. 6-1994 DESIGNATING OFFIC�AL DEPOSITQRIES AND
SAF� DEPOSIT ACCESS FOR THE CITY OF �RIDLEY:
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to adopt Resolution No. 6-1994.
Seconded by �ayar Nee. Upon a voice vote, aIl voting aye, Mayor
Pro Tem Schneider declared �he motion carried unanimous�y.
13. RESOLUTION DES�GNATING AN OFFIGIAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE YEAR
1994°
MOTTON by Mayor Nee to adopt this �esolution designating an
official newspaper for the year 1954. S�cond�d by Councilwoman
Jorgensan.
Mayar Pra Tem Schneider stated that he believed the newspaper as
now called Facus News, and nat Fridiey Focus.
MOTION by Councilman Billings to table this item to the next
Council meeting on January �8, 1994. Seconded by Counci�woman
�7v��Ei,Si�ii. up�ii a rT�ii:f? �Ti�4u, cti� vc��.i.iiy ciy�, i��yc�r F�(7 T�fTi
Schn�ider declared the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Billings asked staff to investigate and report back ta
th� Council if there are other newspapers in the City that qualify
and could be u�ed as the City°s official newspapere
Ms. Dacy, Community Development D�.rector, stated that ther� may be
items �hat need to be publish�d b�fare the next C�uncil meeting.
She asked if it was permiss�ble ta publish them in FQCUS News.
MOTION by Counc�.lman Billings �o direct staf� to publish any items
in Focus News that need �.o be publi.shed, prior to the time �he
Council declares an official newspaper for 1994. Seconded by
Councilwaman Jorgenson. Upon a�voice vote, all voting ay�, Mayor
Pro Tem Schnei,de� decl.ared the motion carried unanimouslyo
14e RESOLUTION NOs 7-1994 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR BOARD OF
GOVERNMENT INN4VATiON AND CO�PERATION GRANT• COOPERATTON
PLANN�NG GRANT:
Mr. Burns, C��y Manager, stat�d that the C�.ty of New Brighton has
prepared an appla.cation for a Board of Government Innovation and
Cooperation Grant which includes other c�ties. He stated that if
received, this grant would provide fund�.ng for a feasibi�ity study
to determa.ne the merits of jointly addressing building inspectian.
services.
M�TION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to adapt Resaiution No. 7-1994.
Seconded by Mayor Ne�. Upon a�croice vote, al� voting aye, Mayor
Pro Tem Schneider declared the motion carriad unanimously.
FRTDLEY CITY COUNCIL M�ETING OF JANUARY 3 1994 PAGE 12
14AA.RESOLUTION N0. 8-1994 IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATIQN FOR A
M�NNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT TO THE WORLb
ASSOCIATION OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE INDUSTRI�S:
Ms. Reba Whiteoak, represeniing the Warld Associaiion of the
Alcoholic Beverage Industries (WAABT), outlined the arganizatia�s
to which WAABT contributes. She stated that same of these include
Sharing and Caring Hands, SACA, Fridley youth sports, East River
Hockey, Scholarships for the high school, Excel Program, '49er Days
Cel�bration� F�idley Explorer Scouts, and the American Cancer
S�ciety. She stated that in 1993, WAABI gave $51,229 to
arganizations. They turned in thair audit to �he City in July and
are zn total compliance with what is required.
Mayor Nea stated that he wouid like to review contributions given
by other organizations that have gambling licenses in �he City.
MOTION by Councilwo�an Jorgenson to adopt Resolution No. $-1994.
Seconded by Cauncilman Bi�lings. Upon a voice vote� all voting
ra�^c s �`�c^a jTC,i s.� v 'i ^�iii Si.�'i73E.i.u@i C.�''cc:.�aT'�tz'' �li� 1 11 17 4 1 17�i C1Y'ti�(i
unanimously.
15. 1_9g4 C_ITY COUNCZL APPOINTMENTS TO VARTOUS AGENCTES;
AND T T
LIST OF COMMISSZON MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE APRIL �. 1994
AND JUNE.,_, 9.,._.. I g 9 4=
MOTION by Co�ncilwoman Jorgenson to table this item to the nex�
Council meeting an January 18, 1994. Secanded by Councilman
8�.11ings. Upon a voice vate, all voting aye, Mayor Pra Tem
Schneider declared the motion carri�d unanimously.
16. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that there were no �nformal status
reports.
17. CLA�MS•
MbTiON by Caunciiman Bi�lings to authorize payment of C1aim Nas.
53165 thraugh 53434. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a
voice vate, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Schn�ider declared the
�otian carried unanimausly.
18. LICENSES•
MoTI�N by Counci�woman Jorgens�n to approve ihe �.icenses as
submitted and as on �ile in the License Clerk's Office. Secanded
by Councilman Billings. Upan a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Pro Tem Schnei.der declared �he motion carried unanim�us�y.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 3 1994 PAGE 13
19. ESTIMATES•
MOTION by Councilman Billings to approve the estimates as
submittedo
Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.
�00 Northtown Financia� Plaza
200 Coon Rapids Boulevard
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Sta�ement far Services Ftendered
as City Attorney for the Month
o� November, 3993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,399.06
Seconded by Council�u,roman Jorgenson. Upon a vaice vote, all vating
aye� Mayor Pro Tem Schneider declared thc� motion carried
unanimnusly.
ADJOURNMENT:
MoTTON by Councilwoman Jorgenson to adjaurn the meeting. S�conded
by Mayor Nee. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem
Schneider declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular
Meeting of the Fridley City Council of January 3, 1994 adjourned
at 9:06 p.m.
RespectfullY subm�.t�ea,
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Carole Haddad
Secretary to the City Councii
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William . Nee
Mayor