12/14/1998 - 00000351THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF
DECEMBER 14, 1998
The Special Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order by Mayor Jorgenson at
7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Jorgenson led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Jorgenson, Councilmember Barnette, Councilmember
Billings, Councilmember Schneider, and Councilmember Bolkcom
MENIBER ABSENTS: None
PROCLAMATION:
DENNIS L. SCHNEIDER APPRECIATION DAY:
Mayor Jorgenson read a proclamation honoring Councilmember Schneider for 22 years of service
on the Fridley City Council and declaring Tuesday, December 15, 1998 as Dennis L. Schneider
Appreciation Day in the City of Fridley.
Councilmember Schneider took this opportunity to thank the Mayor, Council members, staff and
residents for the proclamation. He said it had been an honor to have been able to serve the
residents of Fridley for the past 22 years. The years he spent in office have been both exciting and
memorable, and it has truly been a rewarding experience.
THANK YOU LETTER TO RONALD JULKOWSKI
Mayor Jorgenson read a letter from a resident on Able Street, which commended Mr. Ron
Julkowski, Building Official, for the time and effort he afforded her during reconstruction after
this summer's storm damage. She noted that he was very helpful to her in a difficult time and
wished to express her gratitude for all that he did.
Mayor Jorgenson noted that Fridley has issued appro�mately 2,700 building permits in 1998. At
the same time the previous year, they had issued only 67 permits. Accordingly, inspections
increased from 2,500 to over 4,000 in 1998. She congratulated Mr. Julkowski and the staffin the
Permit/Inspection Department for their fine work and thanked them for handling the increased
workload so efficiently.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
COUNCIL MEETING — DECEMBER 7, 1998:
MOTION by Councilmember Schneider to approve the minutes of the December 7, 1998 City
Council meeting as presented in writing. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 103-1998 CERTIFYING A TAX LEVY FOR 1999 TO THE
COUNTY OF ANOKA:
Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, noted that the public hearing for the 1999 Budget was held on
Monday, December 7, 1998. Mr. Burns, City Manager, presented an e�tensive overview of the
proposed budget at that hearing. This resolution would provide for the certification of the 1999
tax levy to Anoka County for collection.
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 103-1998
Certifying a Tax Levy for 1999 to the County of Anoka. Seconded by Councilmember Schneider.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 104-1998, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1999:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the adoption of Resolution No 104-1998,
Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year 1999. Seconded by Councilmember Schneider.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. CLAIMS:
MOTION by Councilmember Schneider to approve the payment of Claim Nos. 84499 through
84670. Seconded by Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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4. LICENSES:
MOTION by Councilmember Schneider to approve the licenses as submitted. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. ESTIMATES:
Motion by Councilmember Schneider to approve the estimates as follows:
Newquist & Ekstrum, Chartered
301 Fridley Plaza Office Building
6401 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Services Rendered as City Prosecuting
Attorney for the Month of September 1998 $15,317.25
The City of New Hope
Attn: Mr. Larry Watts
4401 Xylon Avenue North
New Hope, MN
Assessment of Plaintiffs' Attorneys Fees
And Damages in the Lawsuits Filed
Against the Minnesota Police Recruitment
System and its Members $13,750.38
Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Mayor 7orgenson reminded residents of the reception for Councilmember Schneider which will be
held on Tuesday, December 15 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Fridley Community Center.
Everyone is welcome.
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ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Councilmember Schneider to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember
Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE SPECIAL
MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 1998 WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamara D. Saefke Nancy J. Jorgenson
Recording Secretary Mayor