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07/08/1996 - 00002099� � � THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL C The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order by Mayor Nee at �:35 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ASSENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman Billings, Councilman Schneider, and Council- woman Bolkcom None COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 24, 1996: MOTION by Councilwoman Sorgenson to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: OLD BUSINESS: l. ORDINANCE N0. 1070 REPEAI,ING CHAPTER 106 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 106 ENTITLED "EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:" Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that these changes are housekeeping and serve to update the ordinance. The ordinance focus is changed from enemy attack to a variety of domestic and natural disasters The phrase "civil defense" has been changed to "emergency management," and the Civil Defense Agency becomes the Emergency Management Organization. Mr. Burns said definitions for disaster and Emergency Management Organization have been added, and the term "emergency" has been redefined. Mr. Burns stated that more specific changes eliminate references to air raid wardens; subszitutes language that would have the Emergency Management Director coordinating the activities of City emergency management organizations in lieu of providing and equlpping emergency hospitals, casualty stations and ambulances, adds language requiring the Emergency Management Director to submit reports on emergenc_y pre- paredness activities as requested by the Council; eliminates the requirement for administering an oath of office to all FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 2 � members of the Emergency Management Organization; adds a local emergencies section outlining declaration of a local emergency; eliminates references to air raid drills, enemy attack, air attack, etc.; changes references to Assistant City Manager/PUblic Safety Director to Public Safety Director; and eliminates a section of the emergency management ordinance in reference to blackouts. Mr. Burns stated that the ordinance is supported by a very detailed emergency management plan as well as by incident command training. The plan details the nature of the emer- gency management organization and the relationships between the public sector and private sector organizations, such as hospltals, during emergencies. WAIVED THE REP,DING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1070 ON THE SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLICATION. 2. ORDINANCE N0. 1071 UNDER SECTION 12.07 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS AND TO AMEND APPENDIX C OF THE CITY Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that at the closing with � Rottlund Homes, Inc. for development in the Southwest Quadrant of University Avenue and Mississippi Street, it was dlscovered, as a result of the title search, that a utility easement had not been vacated This easement was recorded after 64-1/2 Avenue was vacated in 1964. The easement is 30 feet by 220 feet and runs over the south half of the vacated right-of-way. Mr. Burns said there are no utilities in the easement, and it is not needed for future municipal utilities. The Clty Charter requires an ordinance to vacate this easement. WAIVED THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO, 1071 ON THE SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLICATION. NEW BUSINESS. 3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF RECEIVED THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JLTNE 19, 1996. � � � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 3 4. RESOLUTION NO. 45-1996 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA N0. 1 AND THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLANS FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NOS. 1-3, N0. 6, N0. 7, AND NOS. 9-14 FOR JULY 22, 1996 FOR WALLBOARD, INC.; Mr. Burns, City Manaqer, stated that the purpose of this amendment is to accommodate Wallboard, Inc. who plans to locate on a 3.69 acre parcel in Great Northern Industrial Park. Wallboard, Inc. plans to construct a 30,000 square foot building and to employ thirty people. The HRA has directed City staff to work with the owners to provide a financial incentive that is consistent with their demonstrated need and within the guidelines for use of tax increment funds. Mr, Burns stated that in order to provide a loan to Wallboard, Inc., it is necessary to expand the City's redevelopment pro�ect area and to modify its redevelopment plan. It is proposed that July 22 be established as the public hearing date for this action. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO 5. CLAIMS: 45-1996, WITH THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A. AUTHORIZED PAYMENT OF CLAIM NOS. 68764 THROUGH 68986. 6. LICENSES: APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE IN THE LICENSE CLERK'S OFFICE. 7. ESTIMATES: APPROVED THE E5TIMATES, AS SUBMITTED: Frederick W. Knaak Holstad and Larson, P.L.C. 3535 Vadnais Center Drive St. Paul, MN 55110 Legal Services Rendered for the Month of June, 1996. . . . . . Schield Construction Company 13604 Ferris Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124 Stonybrook Creek Bank Stabilization Pro�ect No. 246 Estimate No. 5 . . . . . . . . . . $5,035.79 $9,745.61 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 8, 1446 PAGE 4 � No persons in the audience spoke regarding the proposed consent agenda items. MOTION by Councilman Billings to approve the consent agenda items. Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mr. Burns, City Manager, requested that Item 14 be deleted from the agenda. Councilman Schneider stated that he wished to add an ztem regarding Home Depot. MOTION by Councilman Billings to adopt the agenda with the deletion of Item 14 but with the addition of the Home Depot item. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: Ms. Pat Pr�nzevalle, representing Alexandra House, stated that she was there that evening to discuss their request for funding which � was not recommended for approval by the Human Resources Commission. However, since this was an agenda item, Ms. Prinzevalle was asked to make her presentation when the item was considered by Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8. PUBLIC HEARING ON PLAT REQUEST, P.S. #96-01, BY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT N0. 14, TO REPLAT PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF 615T AVENUE, EAST OF SEVENTH STREET, SOUTH OF 63' AVENUE, AND WEST OF JACKSON STREET (WARD 1): MOTION by Councilman Billings to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing on Plat Request, P.S. #96-01. 5econded by Councilwoman Bolkcom Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at 7:48 p.m. Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that this public hearing is for consideration of a plat of the entire Vineland Addition and Lot 12 of Shorewood Addition. The purpose of this plat is to a11ow transfer of land containing City facilities to City ownership. All of the property proposed to be platted is currently owned by Independent School District No. 14. The property is located north of 61st Avenue, east of Seventh Street, south of 63rd Avenue and ' west of Jackson Street. Mr. Hickok stated that the school district acquired this property through tax forfeiture and has owned it since 1955. Since 1957, FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 5 ' there have been several agreements between the school district and the City for �oint use and for exchange of the property. The property contains Commons Park and Fridley Middle School which involves thirteen lots. This request was reviewed by the Planning Commission which recommended approval of the proposed plat. Mr. Hickok stated that, in con�unction with this plat request there are three vacation requests. Since these are related issues the following motion was made: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading of the public hearing notices and open the hearings on the following vacation requests: SAV #96-02a, SAV #96-02b, and SAV #96-02c. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearings were opened. 9 PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION REQUEST, SAV #96-02a, BY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT N0. 14, TO VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF 61ST AVENUE, EAST OF SEVENTH PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION REQUEST, SAV #96-02b, BY � INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT N0. 14, TO VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF 59TH AVENUE, EAST OF SEVENTH STREET, SOUTH OF 61ST AVENUE, AND WEST OF WEST MOORE LAKE nRr�r� rrninRn � i • PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION REQUEST, SAV #96-02c, BY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT N0. 14, TO VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF 59TH AVENUE, EAST OF SEVENTH STREET, SOUTH OF 61ST AVENUE, AND WEST OF WEST MOORE LAKE DRIVE (WARD 1): Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that an issue with one of the vacation requests is that residents along 63rd Avenue utilize the area and access behind their homes for trash pickup. This is also the access to Commons Park and the well house. It is staff's belief that the continuation of the use of this access would be allowed as the road itself services the well house. Mr. Hickok stated that another request for street and alley vacation is in the Southeast Quadrant of 61st Avenue and Seventh Street. The total parcel is 41 acres and located on the property is the Fridley Community Education Center, the high school football field, and the parking lot. � Mr. Hickok stated that the final vacation request is in the northeast corner of Seventh Street and 59th Avenue. Located on this property is the baseball field and Fridley High School. ERIDLEY CITY CQUNCIL MEETING QF JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 6 � Councilwoman Bolkcom asked what the residents on 63rd Avenue would do if they did not have access to the area behind their homes. Mr. Hickok stated that residents would then have their trash haulers pick up in front of their homes. Mr. Richard Pitts, 752 63rd Avenue, questioned why this is an issue now when it has not been for over thirty years. He has not seen the plat, no one knows what will happen to this area and no one knows if they wi11 have high rises behind their homes. Mr. Hickok stated that the requests are a result of the solid waste fee imposed on parcels in the County which prompted a review of all City properties to determine which sites would be affected. The determination was then made that City and school district properties needed to be exchanged. This is really a housekeeping issue and is not related to any development proposal. The purpose of the plat is to assign the appropriate ownership and land designation around the uses. Mr. Pitts stated that his main concern is the vacation of the rightrof-way behind 63rd Avenue. It is a dedicated street, and the City is making it a private street by installing the gate He would like to use this access so he can back his travel trailer � into his rear yard. He was not in favor of this vacation. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that this road is an access to the public utilities and is a limited access. Mr. Pitts stated that the access is limited due to the gate, but it is a public street. Mr. Flora stated that it was platted as a"paper" street, but it is used as an access to the public utilities in the area. Mr. Pitts stated that there is not a good reason to vacate the street. Councilman Blllings stated that the plat was available for review at the Planning Commission meeting. The property is zoned for public purpose. If there was any rezoning for development it would have to go through the public hearing process. Mr. Pitts stated that this then eliminates his development concern but not the concern for vacation of the street. Mr. Doug Peterson, representing School District No. 14, stated that because of what has occurred in the past in the Vineland Addition, � the attorneys for the school district and the City decided to vacate all streets and alleys. The streets and alleys in the Vineland Addition were previously vacated but recorded as abstract property and not torrens. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 7 � Councilman Schneider asked why the property is again being vacated if it had been done previously. Mr. Peterson stated that there are many problems with the title to this property; therefore, it was decided to go through the entire process again. Councilman Billings stated that this procedure is to make sure the County records are in agreement with the actual uses. He asked Mr. Peterson if he would send the documents on the vacation to City staff and then staff would send a copy to Mr. Pitts. Mr. Pitts stated that if the vacation occurred before the driveway was constructed, it is an access road. If it was vacated, he may or may not have rights, as the plats are so vague he doubted if anyone knew the answers. Mr. David Schwartzbauer, 632D Washington Street, stated that the access road goes to a pumping station and not a well. He talked with some of the surveyors, and they were under the impression that there would be some building occurring. These people were private contractors. Companies do not go out to survey unless they feel they wi11 get more business. ' Councilman Billings stated that the City does not employ any registered land surveyors. Private surveyors were hired in order to draw up the plat. Mr. Schwartzbauer stated that these surveyors were under the impression that they would be back next spring to do other work. He felt this meant there would be some construction occurring. He questioned why the road could not be an access road. He felt there was more happening than �ust housekeeping, and he did not see the reason for the changes. His concern is, basically, the access road. Councilman Schneider stated that the usage would not change, and Mr. Schwartzbauer, apparently, has more information than Council. Mr. Schwartzbauer stated that it may be appropriate for the City to contact the surveyors. Councilman Schneider stated that it did not matter if the City or the school district owns the property, it still could be sold. As far as any development, it is not zoned properly. Councilwoman Bolkcom stated that, to her knowledge, there are no plans for development. � Councilwoman Jorgenson asked Mr. Schwartzbauer to whom he had spoken. Mr. Schwartzbauer stated that he talked to Thomas Dickson. � � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 8 He added that someone is not telling the truth and this should be checked. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that the City has invested money in Commons Park, and there are no plans for development. Councilman Schneider asked Mr. Schwartzbauer if he had any ob�ections if nothing was going to change in regard to the land use and buildings. Mr. Schwartzbauer stated that he would not have any ob�ections. Mr. Hickok stated that staff will forward a copy of the letter that outlined the scope of the services of the survey company to Mr. 5chwartzbauer. Councilman Schneider suggested that staff follow-up on the comments by the survey company. He also wondered if there was a mis- communication. Mr. Edward Sworsky, 491 61st Avenue, stated that he never saw the plat. It bothered him that there may be plans for development, that Commons Park will be gone, and that there will be townhomes Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that the City is trying to establish the ownership of these properties so that the solid waste fees can be paid. Mr. Sworsky felt that this came up suddenly, and he wanted to know if there were plans for development. Councilman Schneider stated that there were no development plans, and this was �ust a housekeeping issue. Mr. Peterson stated that there was a resolution passed in 1955 vacating streets and alleys. All were vacated except the one at issue. Since the school district has no interest in development he felt that all of this occurred because of the solid waste payment problem. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to close the public hearing on Plat Request, P.S. #96-01. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed at 8:30 p.m. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to close the public hearings on Vacation Requests, SAV #96-02a, #96-02b, and #96-02c. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearings closed at 8:31 p.m. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF NLY 8, 1996 PAGE 9 � NEW BUSINESS: 10. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CLASSIFY GRAVEL AND/OR DIRT DRIVEWAYS AS A NUISANCE AND PROHIBIT THETR USE: Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, presented background information on this ordinance which was first introduced along with the �unk vehicle and nuisance abatement property improvement ordinances in November of 1995. She stated that Council discussed a variety of issues concerning gravel or unpaved driveways. In preparing this ordinance, the legal staff suggested that this issue be addressed under the nuisance ordinance. There was some offense from the residents, but the issue is being approached from a legal standpoint because of a court case that the City previously lost. Ms. Dacy stated that written and telephone surveys were conducted in June. The initial mailing list of unpaved driveway properties has been fully updated and verified through assessment files and by inspections by Fridley Fire Department personnel. There are approximately 189 properties that have gravel driveways. Ms. Dacy stated that, as the ordinance is written, it requires all residential unpaved driveways to be paved in the next five years � with the exception of subdividable property and properties with an access point connected to an unlmproved right-of-way or alley Driveways will have to eventually be paved if the property is subdivided or if paper right-of-ways are improved. In the meantime, owners of subdlvidable properties are required to pave a 12 foot apron at the street, and unimproved right-of-way properties are not required to pave until the right-of-way is improved. Mr. Dacy stated that the Center for Energy and the Environment (CEE) is responding to an RFP for assistance services for those who need to comply with the ordinance. CEE will explain the programs available, determine if households are eligible for the deferred assessment program, review household financial information, and provide personal attention to help owners comply. Ms. Dacy stated that staff recommends the first reading of this ordinance and requests authorization to initiate the assistance campaign with CEE. Ms. May Wells, 6553 Oakley Drlve, stated that it would cost her $6,000 to pave her driveway, and that is out of proportion to the value. Ms. Dacy stated that Ms. Wells' property is one that has a large � driveway, but it does not qualify for an exception under this ordinance. � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY B, 1996 PAGE 10 Ms. We11s stated that she did not think it was fair to have to pave the entire driveway. Ms. Dacy stated that Ms. Wells may be eliqible for a deferment of the assessment. Ms. Ida Castle, 1400 Rice Creek Road, stated that she has a driveway easement but does not own the driveway. She would like to be contacted about any assistance. MOTION by Councilwoman Bolkcom 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. MOTION by Councilwoman Bolkcom to authorize staff to proceed with the contract with the Center for Energy and the Environment. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vate, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Schneider stated that before the second reading of this ordinance, he would like a detailed report on the financial burden. 11. VARIANCE, VAR #96-12, BY MILLER FUNERAL HOME, TO REDUCE THE � FRONT YARD SETBACK FORM 80 FEET TO 37 FEET TO ALLOW A MINOR BUILDTNG ADDITION; AND TO REDUCE THE REAR YARD SETBACK FROM 40 FEET TO 24 FEET, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION ON TO AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 6210 uTrurniTV G�, hr L' IraTDTI `J1 • � Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that this is a request for two variances to reduce the setbacks in order to allow enclosure of a 6 foot by 32 foot area along the south side of the principal building and to construct a 30 foot by 80 foot addition on the garage located at the rear of the property. Staff had some difficulty with the parking on this site. Funeral homes are not listed in the ITE standards for evaluating parking; therefore, some additional research was completed. This site does meet the parking requirements of the code, but at times there are parking demands that exceed the spaces available. The addition would further eliminate seven parking spaces. However, the funeral home has a reciprocal agreement with St Philip's Church to use their parking, if necessary, and staff felt this was sufficient. Mr. Hickok stated that staff recommends approval of the front yard variance but denial of the variance to the rear yard setback for the addition. This recommendation for denial is based on concerns and unanswered questions about the impacts on the neighborhood. There was concern expressed by the neighborhood, and a petition was submitted. There were concerns about the impact on removal of trees and the imposition of the addition to this site. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 11 � Mr. Scott Lexvold, representing Miller Funeral Home, stated that they cannot expand to the east, south, or north, which only leaves the area to the west for expansion. If they added on to the main building to the west it would conflict with the utility easement; therefore, they are proposing to add on to the garage. If the variance is denied, he wi11 probably request a variance for encroachment into the easement. Mr. Lexvold stated that in regard to the petition, only three properties abut their property and are affected. The property on the north edge is already affected by the existing garage, and the other two owners purchased property ad�acent to commercial. He felt that with the planting strip, there would be a 64 foot setback to the rear of the property. With the addition it should give the neighbors more privacy. He did not think the removal of thirteen trees was a large impact for the area. Councilwoman Bolkcom stated that the concerns were the removal of the trees and problems with drainage and runoff. Mr. Lexvold stated that the concern was erosion due to the loss of the trees. There was no change to the slop to cause erosion. Councilman Schneider stated that he did not have a problem with the � front yard setback but was concerned about the addition to the rear of this property since it abuts a very residential neighborhood. He felt the number of trees to be removed was a significant 1oss. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to concur with the recommendation of staff and the Appeals Commission and grant that part of Variance Request, VAR #96-12, to reduce the front yard setback from 80 feet to 37 feet to allow a minor building addition. Further, to deny that part of Variance Request, VAR #96-12, to reduce the rear yard setback from 40 feet to 24 Peet for an accessory structure. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 12. APPROVING HiTMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF HUMPIQ SERVICE COMMLTNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GFtIiNT FUNDS: AND RESOLUTION N0. 46-1996 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND RECIPIENTS OF 1996-97 FEDERAL COMM[JNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS: Mr. Kurt Jensen-Schneider, Planning Assistant, stated that this is a resolution to authorize agreements with recipients of CDBG funding. The Czty received requests totaling over $65,000, and � only $30,000 in funding was available. Out of the fourteen organizations requesting funds, nine were recommended. � � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 12 Councilwoman Bolkcom stated that she did not recall that the minimum allocation had to be $2,500. She felt that Council wanted to encourage cooperation between agencies. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that she recalled the County stating that if there were the same programs being funded from other cities, as well as Fridley, they would pool these funds. Ms. Dacy stated that she believed the direction was that a minimum funding request would be for $2,500 in order to provide some cost efficiency in terms of adminis�ering the program. The direction given to the Human Resources Commission was that the minimum amount of assistance would be $2,500, If Council wished to fund an organization for less than this amount, that would be their prerogative. Councilman Schneider felt that the $2, 500 was a guideline but not mandated. He asked what criteria was used in evaluation the applications received from the various organizations. Ms. Terrie Mau, representing the Human Resources Commlssion, reviewed the guidelines and how the applications were prioritized using the crrteria. Councilman Schneider stated that he did not feel the City's Rerreation proqram should compete for these funds, as it places the Commission in an awkward position. Ms. Mau stated that rt was a concern last year; however, this program has been expanded to the grade schools and serves a very high number of Fridley residents. Councilwoman Bolkcom stated that domestic violence is a huge problem. Alexandra House was not recommended for funding. Ms. Mau stated that every member of the Commission recognizes the services of Alexandra House to the community. It was not a question that this organization did not serve the residents, but that they have other funding sources. Councilwoman Sorgenson stated that the schools and churches are involved in funding SACA. A lack of food is a problem, but there is also a problem with domestic abuse. There are many police calls on domestic abuse. Ms. Mau stated that she does not receive any police reports on this issue. She only has information from Focus News, and she did not know if this information would have made a difference in the recommendation to eliminate Alexandra House from funding. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that the Human Resources Commission has a huge task to determine the allocations for funding. Looking , � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 13 at the murders in surrounding communities and the rise in domestic abuse, she felt they had to try to get back to those issues. There are programs for youth, and most of the youths are coming from homes where there is violence. Ms. Mau stated that with such a small sum of money, the Commission has to look at the all-around need and the number of residents served. She said she is not saying Alexandra House is not serving the Fridley residents, but allocations were made to those who meet the criteria and guidelines. Councilman Billings stated that he felt the Human Resources Commission was being taken to task for their recommendations. They have carefully and painstakingly spent time making these recommendations. If Council decides they would like to allocate the funding differently, a motion can be made to this effect. If there is going to be an argument with the Human Resources Commission about their recommendations, Council should appoint a sub-committee to review these applications and submit a recommen- dation to Council. Councilman Schneider stated that he knows the Human Resources Commission spends a lot of time on this issue and does an excellent �ob, but he wanted to understand thelr rationale. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that she receives calls from citizens on how the funding is distributed. She agreed that the Human Resources Commission is doing a good �ob. They have tough decisions, but she needed to know what their decision are based on. Councilwoman Bolkcom stated that great �ob In a11 fairness recommended for funding, she felt Fridley residents served. she felt Lhe Commission does a to the programs that were not Council should know the number of Ms. Mau stated that A Blanket of Hope is a new program. It was felt that by giving them seed money the criteria of a new and innovative program was met. Ms. Mau stated that Alexandra House was not recommended for funding because it did not meet the criteria for a new and innovative program. Alexandra House has a large budget, and the ma�ority of their funding is used for salaries. Another consideration was the other funding they receive. Fridley could give them only a small amount, and it was felt that the funds could be better used elsewhere. Ms. Mau stated that the ACCAP Senior Outreach program, which the Commission felt Council strongly supported, needed to be funded. � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 14 Ms. Mau stated that Arc of Anoka and Ramsey Counties fe11 into the category of duplication and has funding from other sources. Ms. Mau stated that Banfill Locke Center for the Arts does not serve enough Fridley residents. It is a wonderful organization, but the Commission did not feel they could track where the funds are spent. Ms. Mau stated that Central Center for Family Resources is the only organization funded that provides counseling for children, which is a badly needed service. Ms. Mau stated that the Fridley Recreation Department has an on- going program that is being expanded to other azeas. The program focuses on children, and Council has been proceeding in that direction. Ms. Mau stated that the Community Emergency Assistance Program supports the food shelf and provides services not provided by other organizations. Ms. Mau stated that the Fridley Senior Program needs to be funded through CDBG funds in order to be an on-going program. � Ms. Mau stated that in regard to the Northwest Suburban Kinship program, the Commission had misgivings about the future of the program after the retirement of Ms. Doddy. The program also serves only a small amount of people. � Ms. Mau stated that the Nucleus Clinic has only one paid person, and the rest are volunteers. They serve a lot of Fridley residents and have requested only funding for six months. However, they will continue to serve Fridley for one year. She stated that they provide counseling for unwed mothers and men on their responsibilrties. Ms. Mau stated that the Southern Anoka County Community Assistance organization needs funding to provide a service which is used by a lot of Fridley residents. Ms. Mau stated that St. Philips Lutheran Church is increasing their program which is a positive program for Fridley. Ms. Mau stated that Tamarisk has served only nine Fridley residents in the last two years. It does not mean it is not a good program. They need to investigate funding elsewhere because they do not meet the criteria. Ms. Pat Prinzevalle, representing Alexandra House, stated that Alexandra House has been a recipient of CDBG funds for many years. Because of a mailing or postal issue, they did not receive the date and time of their interview. � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETZNG OF JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 15 Ms. Prinzevalle stated that Alexandra House did not present a new and innovative program. They have expanded their services and the number of residents served has increased from 1,900 to 2,756. Their organization and the Fridley Police Department have a model program in the State of Minnesota. Ms. Prznzevalle stated that she is not here to say that they should be funded and others should not. She would like to say that they provided services to a significant amount of Fridley residents for over the last four years. If CDBG funding cannot be provided perhaps other funding may be available for Alexandra House. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that she appreciates the information Alexandra House sends to the Police Department regarding the number of cases and citations issued. Councilman Schneider asked Ms. Prinzevalle what percent of the budget goes towards salaries. Ms Prinzevalle stated that Alexandra House's budget is about $1.5 million. They provide services for women and their families. Alexandra House built a new facility to increase their residential size, and there were 46 residents from Fridley last year in this facility averaging a twelve day stay. The cost is $82 per day per person. The bulk of their funding comes from general assistance, where a per diem is paid. If the persons are not qualified for this assistance Alexandra House does not get paid fox their stay. In terms of intervention services, they provide $�0,000 to $80,000 of services to the City. Funds come from United Way and corporate support. Ms. Prinzevalle stated that they have two legal advocates that serve three cities; Fridley, Blaine, and Circle Pines. The salary line is high, but not high for the City because there is one person for intervention services who is paid $30,000. Fridley comprises 45 percent of this service. She stated that she understands the reasoning behind the Commission's recommendation when they receive multiple and diverse funding. Fridley is getting quite a bit of service, and she requested that the City continue their partnership with Alexandra House so that they may continue to provide the services to the City. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to allocations for the 1996-97 CDBG funds: Organization A Blanket of Hope Alexandra House � ACCAP Senior Outreach Arc of Anoka and Ramsey Counties Banfill Locke Center for the Arts Central Center for Family Resources authorize the following Amount $2,500 3,000 6, 000 0 0 2,500 � � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 8, 1496 PAGE 16 Organization Fridley Recreation & Nat. Res. Community Emergency Assistance Fridley Senior Proqram Northwest Suburban Kinship Nucleus Clinic Southern Anoka County Communrty St. Philips Lutheran Church Tamarisk Amount Dept. 4,000 Program 2,500 2,500 0 2,000 Asst. 2,500 2,500 0 Further, that the Council consider budgeting the ACCAP Senior Outreach program from the General Fund in 1997. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman Schneider, Councilwoman Bolkcom and Mayor Nee voted in favor of the motion Councilman Billings voted against the motion. Mayor Nee declared the motion carried by a four to one vote. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to adopt Resolution No. 46-1996, authorizing agreements between the City of Fridley and recipients of 1996-97 federal community development block grant funds, with the amended amounts contained in the above motion. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman Schneider, Councilwoman Bolkcom and Mayor Nee voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Billings voted against the motion. Mayor Nee declared the motion carried by a four to one vote. 13. RESOLUTION N0. 47-1996 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE SLIP RAMP ON T.H. 47 (UNIVERSITY AVENUE) AND 60TH AVENUE (WARD 1): Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated thar MnDOT has prepared a cooperative agreement for the removal of the slip ramp at University Avenue and 60th Avenue. The agreement calls for the State to pay 100 percent of the cost associated with the removal of this slip ramp and the placement of concrete curb, gutter and landscaping at a cost not to exceed $14,393.59. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 47-1996. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 14. APPROVAL OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT N0. 14 FOR SHARED USE OF FACILITIES: This item was deleted from the agenda at the request of the City Manager. 19a. AOME DEPOT COMPLIANCE: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to direct staff to review very aggressively any and all means to bring Home Depot into compliance � � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 8, 1996 PAGE 17 with the promises made to the City before construction of their building, particularly in regard to outdoor storage and the traffic study. Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman Bolkcom felt that the City should be very aggressive in the enforcement of the special use permits. 14b. ANNOUNCEMENT: MAYOR NEE; Mayor Nee stated that he has not accomplished what he set out to do relative to his walking and medical condition. He will not be a candidate for Mayor in the coming election, but he intends to remain active as Mayor and do whatever is needed in this office to serve the community as best he can until the expiration of his term. Councilman Billings stated that since Mayor Nee has not officially filed for office, nothing needs to be done to terminate his campaign. The citizens of Fridley will be gravely disappointed that he will not be able to continue to serve as Mayor. At such time that Mayor Nee leaves his office he would receive the full gratitude from everyone in the City for the tremendous number of years he has provided service to the community. Mayor Nee thanked Councilman Billings for his kind words. Whoever is interested in running for his office should understand that, as far as he is concerned, he is not running 15. INFORMAi� STATUS REPORTS: Mr. Burns, Czty Manager, stated that there were no znformal status reports. ADJOURbIMENT . MOTION by Councilman Billings to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of July 8, 1996 ad�ourned at 10:10 p m. Respectfully submitted, Carole Haddad Secretary to the City Council W����-- `�.�- Mayor