06/03/2002 - 00024396THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL
OF JUNE 3, 2002
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:32
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Lund led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Lund, Councilmember Barnette, Councilmember Billings,
Councilmember Wolfe and Councilmember Bolkcom.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
PROCLAMATIONS:
Bob Brenden Appreciation Day - June 4, 2002
Mayor Lund stated that Bob Brenden has served for ten years as Principal of Hayes Elementary
School and will be retiring on August 1, 2002. He has been a long-time resident and civic leader
in the City of Fridley.
Bob Brenden thanked Council for their recognition. He said he has had a wonderful experience
at Hayes and has mixed feelings about his retirement.
Vanessa Regnier Day - June 5, 2002
Mayor Lund stated that since 1978, Fridley and Fourmies, France, have had a Sister City
relationship. Vanessa Regnier, a student from Fourmies, is currently participating in a six-week
work internship program with the Southern Anoka County Chamber of Commerce. During her
stay, she is residing at the home of a City employee, Char Zimmerman.
Ms. Regnier thanked Council.
Stand for Children Day - June I5, 2002
Mayor Lund stated that on this day, families, members of religious congregations, schools,
community-based organizations, businesses, and political and cultural groups will join together
as a local and national community to recognize our children's unmet needs and rededicate
ourselves to addressing them.
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Mr. Carter Hendricks thanked Council for supporting this event. On Saturday, June 15 at 4:00
p.m. at the parking lot of Columbia Arena, organizations from the Fridley area will be setting up
free games and activities for kids and families. He said that this was a way to help families
understand what resources are available to help them.
Patriotic Pride City- �de Day - June 16, 2002
Mayor Lund stated that this is the proper time to pay special tribute to all of our
servicemen/women for all they have done and continue to do in order to keep us safe and secure
and to keep our country free. Residents are encouraged to participate in the '49er Days Freedom
Fiesta that will be held on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in Locke Park, located behind Columbia Arena.
'49ER DAYS PRESENTATION:
Mr. McKusick, Fire Chief, stated that `49er Days begins on June 13 with the parade. He said
that `49er Days will be held at Columbia Arena. At 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 16, a special
event with police and fire representatives will take place at Locke Park That evening at 6:30
p.m., the pageant will be held at the Fridley Senior High School followed by a reception at the
Community Center. The $3.00 button helps fund the programs.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Senator pon Betzold stated that the session started on January 29, 2002. They knew going in
there were serious problems because of the deficit. Many discussions were held on the bonding
bill, anti-terrorism initiatives, and the redrawing of legislative districts. The House adjourned at
6:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, and the Senate came back on Monday for ceremonial farewells.
Senator Betzold stated that the budget deficit took center stage. The Governor laid out proposals
and released his budget. The Governor would have liked to balance the budget for the biennium
and would have done so by proposing sales taxes on schools, attorneys fees, car repairs, and by
cutting aid to local governments. He did not believe there would have been much support for
this plan. The House and Senate pulled together a balancing plan that did pass. Some TIF grant
money from last session was eliminated. The Governor vetoed the budget plan. There were not
any easier solutions.
Senator Betzold stated that the House said no tax increases and the Senate stated no more
spending cuts. Capital projects were refinanced and they did whatever they could, but local
government aid was not cut, school funding was not cut, and nursing home funding was not cut.
The Governor may release the ne�t forecast earlier, which may force him to pull money out of
programs like LGA or call a Special Session. The sparkler bill was passed. Employers will have
to pay compensation or give time off to volunteer firefighters. The ban on phosphorus fertilizer
in the metropolitan area passed. Liquor stores have to keep a record of kegs sold. Not much
time was spent on the stadium bill. Northstar Corridor did not receive funding and the
transportation funding bill did not pass. The Senate passed a bill to allow local governments to
appoint more election judges. The wine in the grocery store bill did not pass, nor did the conceal
and carry bill.
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Senator Satveer Chaudhary stated that he serves on the transportation, education, and crime
committees. He said there was a bill that sought to give levy relief to the Fridley Community
Education building. The House did not even pass an education bill this session. Levy increases,
even the ones that did not cost anything, were not accepted by the House. It was an impossible
task to garner anything for education. There was an increase in the crime levy passed for
schools, but nothing in terms of the State owning up to its eighty percent (80%) share of
education funding. Instead, they will rely more on property tax increases. The Senate passed a
slight increase for education by increasing the cigarette tax and delaying business property tax
cuts that were passed last session. None of those passed the House of Representatives though.
No comprehensive transportation package was passed.
Senator Chaudhary stated that the House, which opposed the gas tax, actually made a proposal to
increase the gas tax by three cents. The anti-terrorism bill passed. The Senate passed a 911
surcharge that funded emergency services that funded an increase in hazardous material teams
that were cut last session to one team. The 800 megahertz radio program also funded by the 911
surcharge did not pass. That was important to law enforcement. The Crimnet system we are
trying to make comprehensive would have allowed law enforcement throughout the State of
Minnesota and the Federal Government to access crime records seamlessly. That did not pass.
The budget bill charged a surcharge on nursing home patients and did not reopen any schools. A
mere inflationary increase for schools ne�t year will cost $500,000,000. That is assuming a four
percent (4%) rate of growth in the fourth quarter of 2002. There is concern of our credit rating in
the future because we do not have the solid budget reserve.
Representative Barb Goodwin stated that they worked hard on the Northstar Corridor along with
area city councils. The big roadblock was in the House. Eight or ten members compared it with
light rail, which is different, and it was caught up in gubernatorial politics. Representative Tim
Pawlenty and his opponent are running for Governor, so they opposed any kind of rail. No cuts
were made to local government aid and home and agricultural credit to keep property taxes
stable. The $13,000,000 appropriated for anti-terrorism will go to local police officers.
Springbrook Nature Center received funding thanks to Representative Bernardy. They ended up
cutting $28,000,000 in State agency consultants as well as putting a moratorium on new
consultants. That will preserve more important areas of the budget.
Representative Connie Bernardy stated that there are no reserves left to fill the hole of the deficit
ne�t year. There could be more damaging cuts to the schools after the election ne�t year, and
also to local government. School districts usually find out in June or May how much money they
will get for the upcoming school year. We need to stabilize the budget so ne�t year the school
can project how much they can get. Inflationary increases were not even planned in the budget.
The Senate did get an inflationary increase plan for education but unfortunately this did not pass
the House of Representatives. A telemarketing "Do Not Call" bill passed, which will help
protect citizens, especially seniors. A bio-diesel bill was put into place and hopefully will
reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Venison processing will no longer be taxed. Council
support is appreciated in the ban on the phosphorus fertilizer. Springbrook Nature Center was
able to get funding to help restore the wetlands.
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Representative Bernardy stated that for 2003 they need to look at balancing the budget, college
costs, school funding, transit, and commuter rail funding.
Mayor Lund thanked them for coming.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that he does not understand why money was spent on the Guthrie
Theatre when there is not enough for education. This is taxpayers' money.
Representative Bernardy stated that one thing they could have worked on is deferred
maintenance for schools. They tried, but did not receive support. The Guthrie had donors for a
large part of the cost. The operating dollars the school district gets are only enough to pay for a
half-time janitor at the middle school.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that he has nothing against the arts, but our children are the future.
You choose to go to the theatre, but children have to go to school.
Senator Betzold stated that they are not choosing the Guthrie over education. The Guthrie is
issued with state bonds and capital improvement projects. An education system is required, and
takes up a lot of the budget. For K-12 and higher education, we are looking at half of the State's
budget if not more. Education funding formulas are complex. Governor Carlson came down
hard on education and even limited keeping education up with the cost of inflation. The damage
was done last year by shifting the cost off of property taxes and putting them into the State
economy.
Senator Chaudhary stated that last year the arts got more than education because not enough
people wanted to put more money into the education portion of the budget. That does not sound
right at all, and there were people there (including Fridley's legislators) fighting to put more into
the education pot. That is why they went an extra month in the legislative session last year.
Some members of the legislature were holding out for the schools. There is not enough people in
the legislature who will give even an inflationary increase to public schools.
Councilmember Wolfe stated there should be a list of who voted for the arts and who did not.
Senator Chaudhary stated that everyone should ask their representatives how much more they are
willing to put into K throughl2 education as opposed to other items.
Representative Goodwin stated that the chairs of each of the committees decide what they will
do with their piece of the pie. They need to focus more on priorities and get rid of unnecessary
things. Ne�t year there will be a huge turnover of leadership in the House and the Senate. She
said that forty percent (40%) of the budget goes to K through 12.
Councilmember Barnette thanked them for the update. He asked what the chances were of
Governor Ventura calling a special session.
Senator Betzold stated that he would only call it for an emergency or issue.
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Councilmember Bolkcom thanked Representative Bernardy for her hard work on the water
quality issue that is on the agenda.
Representative Bernardy stated that was federal dollars allocated for the State of Minnesota. It
was her pleasure to work on this committee.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the Proposed Consent Agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of May 20, 2002
APPROVED.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 24, 2002, TO CONSIDER A
RESOLUTION OFFICIALLY DEEMING THE PROPERTY AT 975
HATHAWAY LANE N.E. AS HAZARDOUS AND AUTHORIZING
COMMENCEMENT OF LEGAL PROCESS TOWARD DEMOLITION (WARD
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Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that staff and a representative from the Anoka County
Health Department gained entry to the property. After inspection, it was determined that
a water line had broken and the house was in an advanced stage of mold contamination.
We have not heard from the owner of the property since May 17. Staff requests a public
hearing on June 24 to determine whether the property is a public nuisance and needs
demolition. Staff recommended Council's approval.
SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 24, 2002, TO CONSIDER A
RESOLUTION OFFICIALLY DEEMING THE PROPERTY AT 975
HATHAWAY LANE N.E. AS HAZARDOUS AND AUTHORIZING
COMMENCEMENT OF LEGAL PROCESS TOWARD DEMOLITION .
2. RESOLUTION NO. 36-2002 DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES FOR THE 2002
PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the City Clerk, Debra Skogen, is recommending
Council's approval of this resolution. Elections will be held on September 10 and
November 5, 2002.
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ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 36-2002.
3. APPOINTMENT (CITY EMPLOYEE):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this was consideration of the appointment of a new
Parks Maintenance employee. Staff recommended the appointment as an alternative to
nine part-time employees. We are happy to recommend James Schmidt. He previously
worked as a turf specialist for the City of Richfield and has also worked for the Woodhill
Country Club in Wayzata. He is a graduate of Park Center High School in Brooklyn Park
and holds a Public Works certificate from North Hennepin Community College. He also
holds a certificate in Golf Course and Grounds Management from Anoka Hennepin
Technical College. Mr. Schmidt is the most qualified out of 300 applications. Staff
recommended Council's approval.
APPOINTED JAMES SCHMIDT.
4. CLAIMS:
APPROVED CLAIM NOS. 105419-105629.
5. LICENSES:
APPROVED ALL LICENSES AS SUBMITTED.
6. ESTIMATE:
Ron Kassa Construction
6005 - 250th Street East
Elko, MN 55020
Miscellaneous Concrete Repair
Project No. 344
Estimate No. 1 $ 18,805.96
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
No persons in the audience spoke.
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NEW BUSINESS:
7. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF A DECISION BY THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY'S HEARING EXAMINER FOR TOBACCO COMPLIANCE
VIOLATIONS:
Mr. Sallman, Public Safety Director, stated that he has reviewed the decision and findings of fact
by the Hearing Officer made on April 17 concerning the sale of cigarette products at the Billiard
Street Cafe. On March 19, the Police Department conducted a compliance check on tobacco
licenses in Fridley. Two females, aged 15 and 16, visited 34 businesses and tried to buy tobacco.
Only 2 failed and sold cigarettes to them. One is the Billiard Street Cafe. The proprietor, Greg
Asproth, asked for a hearing with Hearing Examiner, Attorney James Hoeft. Mr. Hoeft's ruling
was that the ordinance had been violated and a$500 fine was imposed. Mr. Asproth has already
paid the $250 penalty for the employee. Mr. Asproth requested an appeal before the City
Council as provided for in the ordinance. The appeal was supposed to be held the first Council
meeting after the hearing, but Mr. Asproth requested that the appeal hearing be held on June 3,
2001. There is no question that the employee did sell cigarettes to the underage females.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked how Mr. Asproth was notified of the appeal.
Mr. Sallman stated that it was by letter.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that Mr. Asproth is not present at the meeting tonight and asked
what Council needs to do.
Mr. Knaak, City Attorney, stated that there are three options pursuant to the City's ordinance.
Council is to review the decisions and findings of fact within the Hearing Examiner's report.
Council shall affirm, repeal or modify the decision.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if Council should not act on this since Mr. Asproth is not
present at the meeting he requested for tonight.
Mr. Knaak stated that the request for the review puts into motion the process of review. At the
review, regardless of whether he is present or not, Council must do one of the three options.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if it can be done the same evening that the appeal is discussed.
Mr. Knaak stated that he does not believe it is contemplated under the language of the ordinance.
Ordinarily he would say yes.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked Mr. Sallman if there had been any conversation with Mr.
Asproth stating he would not be here.
Mr. Sallman stated that he has not been in contact with Mr. Asproth.
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Mayor Lund stated that this review is for information presented at the hearing, it is not
necessarily for new information.
Mr. Knaak stated that the hearing was conducted before the Hearing Examiner and a decision
would be made based on the record contained in the Hearing Examiner's report.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to confirm the decision and findings of fact by the
Hearing Examiner. Seconded by Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. MOTION TO APPROVE THE SPRINGBROOK WATERSHED IMPLEMENTA-
TION PROJECT WORK PLAN AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH
THE PROJECT:
Mr. Hickok, Community Development Director, stated that the work plan was prepared in
compliance with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's outline and lays out the project very
well. The Springbrook project is a systematic plan to restore the wetlands in the Springbrook
Nature Center in Fridley to reduce the amount of storm water coming into the Nature Center.
This involves the participation of Blaine, Coon Rapids, and Spring Lake Park The four cities
together are contributing $298,649, and the MPCA is contributing $200,669. Representative
Connie Bernardy was a key player in making this money available and we thank her. The
Metropolitan Council is also contributing $88,807, the McKnight Foundation is contributing
$75,000, 1VINRRA is contributing $6,574, and the Six Cities Watershed Management
Organization is contributing $6,400. A number of other groups are contributing in-kind
contributions.
Mr. Hickok stated that the money will be used by drawing down the wetland, building structures
to infiltrate storm water, stabilizing streams that flow into the park, and developing a plan to
maintain the system. If necessary, seeds and plants will be planted in the wetland and, if
feasible, the Coon Rapids storm water pond system will be expanded. Fridley's contribution is
$25,828. If the second phase is included it will be $48,106. In-kind contributions are $56,222.
This is more likely a six-year project as opposed to a three-year project. The in-kind
contributions will probably amount to $90,022. The ne�t step is to obtain all four cities' approval
of the work plan, the Advisory Commission's approval and the MPCA's approval. A motion from
the Council to move ahead with the project is requested so Ms. Jones can attend the Council
meetings of the other cities and get the program approved.
Councilmember Barnette stated that Ms. Jones has done a good job with this project. In the
work plan, the main boardwalk and eventual construction of two bridges is talked about. It
indicates that cities will complete as much of the structural work as possible. He asked if the
City of Fridley would be responsible. He asked what costs were paid by the grants. He also
asked if the DNR had any leverage on the City.
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Mr. Hickok stated that Jon Haukaas has been an excellent resource for the Advisory Committee.
He indicated that boardwalks are covered in the cost of the overall budget for the project. The
$16,000 for Part A and Part B are real costs and recognized by technical experts as dollars it
would take to do these pieces and are in the budget. We have dedicated real and in-kind dollars
to this project.
Councilmember Barnette asked who "we" specifically was.
Mr. Hickok stated that it is the Council and the four cities. He said that Ms. Jones' costs for
administration covers the six-year project, and the $90,000 in in-kind contributions are real
salary dollars spent for her salary as part of her regular salary. With respect to the monitoring,
certain parts would be too expensive for consultants, but we have a working relationship with the
Anoka County Conservation District, and the monitoring is something we could do locally and
more economically.
Mr. Haukaas, Public Works Director, stated that in regards to the temporary monitoring system,
that is something that had been used in the past through another grant program. The Anoka
County Conservation District is a partner and this would be part of their in-kind contribution and
is identified as part of the project.
Councilmember Barnette stated that Fridley is allocating $25,000 plus for Plan B and $56,000
later on.
Mr. Hickok stated that is correct and the figures will be shown on the work plan how the overall
dollars are broken into project elements.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that there is $16,000 budgeted over three years out of the
Capital Improvements Fund. The rest is in-kind contributions. The actual cash outlay is $48,000
spread over three years. That is the City contribution.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that we hired consultants to help figure all this out and whether
we do the boardwalk or not will affect the cost in Part B. This is a huge complex problem, but
we need the consultants to tell us exactly what we need to do.
Councilmember Barnette asked what leverage the DNR has on local cities. What if the water
quality improves after this project ten percent (10%) and the DNR says it is not good enough?
They would tell Fridley to fix it.
Mr. Hickok stated that each of the four communities are held responsible for the quantities of
water that go from one city to the ne�t. The DNR has a great influence on how we manage that.
Working together is the right way to do this and let them see the magnitude of the project.
Mr. Burns stated that the MPCA monitors storm water discharge.
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Mr. Haukaas stated that was correct and storm water management issues lately came from
mandates from the federal level. That has been our number one complaint about the new
NPDES rules. In Minnesota it is handled by the MPCA.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that it is good that the MPCA is involved in the project from the
beginning.
Councilmember Wolfe asked if the DNR could say to the cities north that they are creating the
problem for the Fridley water, and they need to help clean it up.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that they are doing this because there is tax money involved and
we are getting money from the MPCA.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that he thinks it is beautiful the other cities are involved, but can
the other cities alternate with helping in the future.
Mr. Hickok stated that the goal is to correct those things without having the end result of it not
working and going back to correct things. This is the best way we know of to involve all the
agencies and do it right.
Councilmember Wolfe asked if when this is all done, will the City of Fridley be the only one to
maintain this.
Mr. Hickok stated that there is going to potentially be areas to be fixed in each of the
communities along the watershed. Ongoing maintenance will be expected on a holding pond, for
example. They recognize there will be future maintenance and it will be picked up by local
jurisdictions.
Mr. Haukaas stated that reducing storm water flowing into the Nature Center is one of the goals.
Hopefully this will reduce what we would have to do in the future. This probably is not any
different than what we would have had to do anyway.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that he wanted to make clear that in the last meeting he stated that
he has no problem with the Nature Center, only with the water.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that education of our residents is important as to how we
fertilize our lawns and other things that affect water quality.
Councilmember Barnette stated that the holding pond that is across from Red Lobster never has
any water in it.
Mr. Haukaas stated it is in Spring Lake Park and was constructed as part of the Metro Bus
Station expansion serving that small portion of the Northtown area. It is in the engineering study
area and there may be changes made to it.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2002 PAGE 11
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the Springbrook Watershed Implementation
Project Work Plan and authorize staff to proceed with the project. Seconded by Councilmember
Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, COUNCILMEMBER BOLKCOM, COUNCILMEMBER
WOLFE, COUNCILMEMBER BARNETTE, AND MAYOR LUND VOTING AYE, AND
COUNCILMEMBER BILLINGS ABSTAINING, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED.
9. APPROVE AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL RIVER
AND RECREATION AREA (MNRRA) LOCAL FUNDING ASSISTANCE FUNDING
AGREEMENT:
Mr. Hickok, Community Development Director, stated that the City received a$10,000
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Local Funding Assistance grant. The amount of
$6,574 was left unused. Staff requested an e�tension and reallocation of the remaining funds and
received permission to use the unspent grant funds on the Springbrook Watershed project. Staff
recommended Council's approval.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the Amendment and E�tension of Mississippi
National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) Local Funding Assistance Funding Agreement.
Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, COUNCILMEMBER BOLKCOM, COUNCILMEMBER
BARNETTE, AND MAYOR LUND VOTING AYE, COUNCILMEMBER WOLFE AND
COUNCILMEMBER BILLINGS ABSTAINING, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED.
10. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY AND WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
RELATED TO THE SPRINGBROOK WATERSHED PHASE II IMPLEMENTA-
TION PROJECT:
Mr. Hickok, Community Development Director, stated that a consultant is needed in this project
because none of the cities involved have engineers on staff that are trained to design and analyze
options for storm water management of this complexity, or can be solely designated to this task.
The WSB contract of $46,558 is not the cheapest, but has more hours for the project with more
qualified staff. The whole subwatershed will be reviewed in their contract. They had the most
experience and seem to be budget conscious and can assist with Phase 2 of the project. Their
proposed fee is in within the budget. Staff recommended approval of an amount not to exceed
$46,560.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that it is a huge accomplishment for WSB to have experience on
16 other similar projects.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2002 PAGE 12
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the contract between WSB and Associates,
Inc., for engineering services related to the Springbrook Watershed Phase II Implementation
Project. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, COUNCILMEMBER BOLKCOM, COUNCILMEMBER
BARNETTE AND MAYOR LUND VOTING AYE, COUNCILMEMBER WOLFE AND
COUNCILMEMBER BILLINGS ABSTAINING, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED.
1 L INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, asked Mr. Haukaas to explain the floating pier.
Mr. Haukaas, Public Works Director, stated that one year ago the City applied for a DNR grant
for the fishing pier at Moore Lake and during the ne�t few days, it will be installed. The old pier
still functions and is useful also.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that after the meeting she would like to discuss the Redeemer
Lutheran Church parking issue and discuss driveway and other improvements on that street.
Councilmember Wolfe stated he would like to thank the Chamber of Commerce for the
wonderful job they did on the recent golf tournament.
Councilmember Bolkcom thanked Councilmember Barnette, Jack Kirk, and Dave Kondrick for
being part of a video with her on Parks and Recreation issues.
Mayor Lund stated that all are encouraged to participate in the City's `49er Days celebration.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember
Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE JUNE
3, 2002, CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:22 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Signe L. Johnson Scott Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor