04/23/2007 - 00029050CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
The City Council Meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:37 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Lund
Councilmember-at-Large Barnette
Councilmember Varichak
Councilmember Saefke
Councilmember Bolkcom
OTHERS PRESENT: William Burns, City Manager
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Richard Pribyl, Finance Director/Treasurer pon
Abbott, Public Safety Director
Fritz Knaak, City Attorney
Mary Bjorgam, VFW
Sandy Arnold, VFW
PROCLAMATION:
Mayor Lund presented a proclamation for Buddy Poppy Days, May 18, 2007.
Mary Bjorgam, representing the VFW, thanked Council for their support.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Margo Prasek, Recreation Department, presented information about the Summer Rocks program
available for Fridley residents. This program started in 1999 so children that are home with parents
can be involved in the Recreation program. The program is offered for 9 weeks during the summer
from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Community Center. A day at the
program consists of the children having a morning snack, watching cartoons or reading a book, the
children would also participate in two classes each week There are several different classes for the
children to choose from and the classes are taught by professionals and Summer Rock staff. After
class time, the children go to lunch at Commons Park After lunch, the children are divided into two
groups, K through 3�d grade participate in the playground program, and 4 through 7�, grade
participate in the skills program. Staff promotes community values and encourages the children to
work together. Children can participate in summer Olympics, indoor games and special events
such as the Family Festival and Wet & Wild Party. The children go on field trips to places like the
Minnesota Zoo and Bunker Beach.
Mayor Lund asked how many children could be enrolled in this program and when the
registration deadline was for the program.
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Ms. Prasek answered that the program could accommodate up to 55 children each week and
applications are accepted up to a week before the program starts.
Councilmember Barnette asked if there was a cost involved and if scholarships were available.
Ms. Prasek said the cost is $115 a week and scholarships are available for up to 50% of the cost
of the program with a maximum of $100 for each season. If they qualify for free and reduced
lunches, they should bring the letter from the school when they register along with identification
that they are a Fridley resident.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Local Board of Appeal and Equalization of April 9. 2007
APPROVED.
City Council Meeting of April 9, 2007
APPROVED.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Execute the Community
Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnerships Program Cooperative
Agreement for Anoka County.
William Burns, City Manager, stated that the agreement with Anoka County was approved on
March 26. Since then, we have been told that we need a resolution in support of the agreement.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-21.
2. Resolution Requesting the Minnesota Department of Transportation to Eliminate the
Proposed Noise Walls on TH47 and TH65 North of 73rd Avenue NE.
William Burns, City Manager, stated this resolution requests that MnDOT eliminate the noise
walls for the east side of University Avenue between 73rd Avenue and Osborne Road from their
2007-2008 construction program. Staff recommends Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-22.
3. Resolution Ordering Preliminary Plans, Specifications and Feasibility Report of
Street Improvement Project No. ST. 2007-2.
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William Burns, City Manager stated that the work will be done on 61st Avenue between
University Avenue and West Moore Lake Drive and on 7th Street between 61st Avenue and 53ra
Avenue. Staff recommends Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-23.
4. Approve Final Costs for the Repair of Wells 5 and 10.
William Burns, City Manager stated that the recommended repair and replacement work for these
two wells will cost us $16,000 more than was budgeted. The work includes replacement of a pump
motor and cable for Well #5 at a total cost of $60,697. The work on Well #10 includes the
replacement of the motor, several sections of column pipe, couplings, bearings, and reconditioning
of the pump bowl. The total cost of Well #10 repairs will be $20,373.50. The total for both projects
is $81,070.50. Staff recommends Council's approval.
APPROVED.
5. Claims (131327 — 131489).
APPROVED.
6. Licenses.
APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE.
Councilmember Barnette asked if there would be any costs for the mill and overlay project to any
of the businesses, and whether they had been notified.
Jon Haukaas, Public Works Director, answered that there is a cost. This is the first step in the
assessment process. At this point, the owners have not been notified, but they will be.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked about the numbers for the Fridley Crab House Music Cafe.
William Burns, City Manager, said the food was 52% and the liquor was 37% of sales so they did
meet the requirement.
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the consent agenda as presented. Seconded by
Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by
Councilmember Saefke.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM (VISITORS):
Robert Koran, 6759 Centerville Road, spoke for Mr. Xiong Zheng of 1632 Rice Creek Road. He
stated that he is president of the Twin Cities Concourse Racing Pigeon Association. Many people
have not heard of racing pigeons and are not familiar with them. In the Twin Cities area, there are
about 120 people participating in this sport. There are ordinances in the state and in many of the
surrounding areas, that limit the number of pigeons, how you take care of them, how you race them
etc. He asked Council to look at the ordinances from the surrounding area along with an 11 minute
video regarding the sport of racing pigeons. Mr. Zheng has contacted his neighbors and they do
not have any problems with him racing pigeons.
Councilmember Barnette asked how this would apply to livestock and if it would fit into the
category.
Fritz Knaak, City Attorney, said he would look into the item and get back to Council.
Mr. Koran presented photographs, a video and a list of petitioners to Mayor Lund.
Councilmember Barnette asked how many pigeons Mr. Zheng would be housing.
Mr. Koran said he would have several teams of pigeons which could be anywhere from 50 to 100
pigeons depending on the size of the storage facility. The building has to conform with the amount
of pigeons you house. He asked how long before this would appear on another agenda.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that this would not likely happen at the ne�t Council meeting
and it could take some time.
Mayor Lund stated that a license has already been approved for Mr. Xiong Zheng under a
livestock ordinance.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to remove the licenses for further consideration that were
approved in the consent agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to put this license on as an additional agenda item.
Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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NEW BUSINESS:
7. Livestock License for Mr. Xiong Zheng (Removed from Consent Agenda).
William Burns, City Manager, stated that this item should not have been on the agenda and they
should have asked for removal of the item before the consent agenda was approved. The
Community Development Director is concerned with the number of birds on the site. Staff would
like to see this brought back at a later date.
Councilmember Bolkcom mentioned that she recalled something like this being brought before
Council a while ago but not with this large of numbers.
Dr. Burns stated that staff is concerned about licensing that many birds on a residential property.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the licenses excluding the livestock license.
Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to table the livestock license until a future date. Seconded
by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Informal Status Reports.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the Earth Day Celebration did not have a tremendous crowd,
but those who attended enjoyed themselves. There was a lot of good information on rain gardens
and recycling, and the Lions served great food.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if there were any trees left for purchase.
Mr. Haukaas answered that there were a few trees left, but they need to be planted soon.
Councilmember Bolkcom announced that the Star Gazers event is on Saturday, May 5.
Mayor Lund stated that the Historical Society is having their annual fundraiser dinner on
Saturday, Apri128, at 5:00 p.m. at Broadway Pizza in the lower level.
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ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:15 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted by,
Krista J. Monsrud Scott Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor