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01/25/2010 - 29275CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF FRIDLEY JANUARY 25, 2010 The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 730 p.m. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Lund Councilmember-at-Large Barnette Councilmember Saefke Councilmember Varichak Councilmember Bolkcom OTHERS PRESENT: William Burns, City Manager Richard Pribyl, Finance Director/Treasurer Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Don Abbott, Director of Public Safety Fritz Knaak, City Attorney PRESENTATION: 2010 Winter Festival APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting of January 4, 2010. APPROVED WITH CORRECTION. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Request for an Extension for Special Use Permit, SP #07-09, for the Sikh Society, to Allow the Construction of a Worship Facility in an R-1, Single Family District, Generally Located at 5350 Monroe Street (Ward 1). William Burns, City Manager, said the Sikh Society received approval of a Special Use Permit to construct a new worship facility at 5350 Monroe Street on November 5, 2007. On January 5, 2009, Council granted a one-year extension of the permit due largely to funding issues. The President of the Sikh Society recently requested a second one-year extension of the special use permit due primarily to funding issues. City staff recommends that Council grant an additional FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2009 PAGE 2 one-year extension of the Special Use Permit for the Sikh Society for the vacant lot at 5350 Monroe Street. THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA 2. Resolution Receiving Report and Calling for Hearing on Improvement for the Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST. 2010-01. William Burns, City Manager, said on January 19, Public Works staff held a public meeting to explain the 2010 mill and overlay proj ect in two sections of Fridley. The proj ect will include many of the streets to the west of East River Road between Mississippi Way and River Edge Way. It will also include select streets found east of Old Central Avenue, west of Stinson Boulevard, south of Mississippi Street, and north of Gardena Avenue. Dr. Burns said notices for the meeting were mailed to property owners in both areas. Seventy- three residents participated in the meeting where they heard a presentation on the project, its costs, and the assessed costs. Participants also had an opportunity to ask questions. Mayor Lund, Councilmember Bolkcom, and Councilmember Varichak attended the hearing. In preparation for tonight's meeting, Council has received a feasibility report for the project as well as a memorandum describing the meeting on January 19. Tonight, Council is being asked to formally receive the feasibility report and establish a public hearing for the project at their meeting on February 8, 2010. Staff recommends Council's approval. THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA 3. Resolution Requesting Municipal State Aid System construction Funds for Other Local Use. William Burns, City Manager, said staff is asking that Council formally request the use of Municipal State Aid construction funds for the City's portion of costs associated with the 2010 Street Rehabilitation Proj ect. ADOPTED RESOLUTION 2010-07. 4. Motion to Approve Pay Equity Report. William Burns, City Manager, said under the State's Pay Equity Act of 1984, the City is required to file a report every three years attesting to its maintenance of "equitable compensation relationships." Council is being asked to approve the report and its submittal to the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations (DOER). Staff recommends Council's approval. APPROVED. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2009 PAGE 3 5. Claims (144304 —144418) APPROVED. 6. Licenses. APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE. 7. Estimates. APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ESTIMATES: Hardrives, Inc. 14475 Quiram Drive Rogers, MN 55374 2009 Street Improvement Proj ect ST. 2009-01 EstimateNo. 4 ................................................................................ $ 3,146.69 ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Councilmember Saefke asked for Item No. 1 to be removed. Councilmember Bolkcom asked for Item No. 2 to be removed. Mayor Lund noted a correction to the minutes on Page 3. Senator Betzold replied No should be changed to Yes. MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of Item Nos. 1 and 2 and the correction on Page 3 of the January 4, 2010 minutes. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to Adopt the Agenda with the addition of Item Nos. 1 and 2. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. OPEN FORUM (VISITORS): There was no response from the audience under this item of business. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2009 PAGE 4 PUBLIC HEARING: 8. Consideration of the Question and Revocation of Animal Permit (Dog License) #706 Assigned to JoJo, Owned by Miles Ware, Jr., Residing at 7470 Lakeside Road N.E. (Ward 2) MOTION by Councilmember Varichak to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke. UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:45 P.M. Don Abbott, Director of Public Safety, said this is a public hearing regarding Animal Permit/Dog License #706 assigned to JoJo, a male Pit Bull owned by Miles Ware, Jr., of 7470 Lakeside Road NE, Fridley, MN 55432. Notification of this hearing was provided to Miles Ware, Jr., by personal service via Community Service Officer on January 19, 2010, and service by U. S. Mail, Certified Delivery, accomplished January 20, 2010. Mr. Abbott said the Fridley City Code, Chapter 101.05, Section 1(A), requires that a yearly permit (dog license) issued by the City be obtained by the owner of any dog over the age of 6 months before that dog is kept or possessed in the City. The permit year for animal permits is consistent with other city-issued licenses, which expire Apri130 of each year. Mr. Abbott said that Fridley City Code Chapter 101.06 Section 1 provides that the City may revoke an animal permit for any one of several reasons. Specific to this matter, Section 1(A) provides: The person holding the permit refuses or fails to comply with the provisions of this Chapter, any other regulations promulgated by the City or any state or local law governing cruelty to animals or the keeping of animals. Additionally, Section 1(E) states: An owner violates the terms of this Chapter three (3) times within one (1) permit year. Mr. Abbott said the evidence shows the City's burden of proof, as required by the above referenced sections, either one of which is sufficient for revocation, has been met. The most serious incident involving the permitted animal, JoJo, occurred on Monday, January 4, 2010. Just after 1:00 p.m. that day, two Pit Bull dogs owned by Miles Ware jumped over their back yard fence and fatally attacked a neighbor's dog in their yard. The Pit Bulls then returned to their own yard, but continued to tear at the now deceased dog through the chain link fence. Mr. Abbott said Fridley police officers were called to the scene and were required to shoot and kill one of the Pit Bulls when it tried to attack them. The remaining Pit Bull, JoJo, was taken from the owner and quarantined at Brighton Vet. JoJo has since been euthanized after he was abandoned at Brighton Vet by its owner, Miles Ware. Subsequent to this incident, Mr. Ware was issued a citation for allowing the dogs off his property without a leash as required by the City Code (commonly referred to as Dog at Large). Mr. Abbott said following this incident, staff conducted further research into issues related to Mr. Ware and his dogs. A review of City license records shows that Mr. Ware possesses one FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2009 PAGE 5 dog license issued by the City of Fridley, that being permit #706 assigned to JoJo. The other Pit Bull, a female believed to be named MoJo, did not have a permit. Mr. Abbott said that a review of police calls regarding Mr. Ware's dogs reveals several calls and violations since August of 2009. Beginning August 17, 2009, police were called regarding Mr. Ware's dogs 9 times for issues including dogs running at large off his property, barking dogs disturbing, and the unlicensed dog. Eight citations specifying 11 violations of Chapter 101 were issued by Fridley officers and CSO's between August 17, 2009, and January 4, 2010. The last citation issued before the fatal attack of January 4, 2010 was issued some 12 hours earlier, at 12:35 a.m. for barking dog disturbing. Mr. Abbott said to date, court dispositions have been reached in nine of the 11 violations. Four of the nine violations resulted in guilty pleas while the remaining five were dismissed as part of one consolidated plea agreement at a court hearing on December 15, 2009. Fridley prosecutor Sarah Kimball reports that such arrangements are commonly done to expedite court proceedings and does not indicate that the dismissed violations did not occur or that the supporting cases were insufficient. Ms. Kimball stated all nine violations were valid and prosecutable. Mr. Abbott said in another incident of particular note, the female Pit Bull was declared a potentially dangerous dog following an unprovoked attack on a Fridley CSO on October 2, 2009. Mr. Ware signed the notice acknowledging his receipt and awareness of this declaration. Thankfully, no injury was suffered by the CSO in this attack in which the dog only succeeded in tearing the officer's pants. Also, based upon both the viscous history of Mr. Ware's two dogs and a confrontational nature displayed toward staff by Mr. Ware himself, the Police Department was compelled to send multiple officers to these calls. Mr. Abbott said Chapter 101 provides that no additional animal permits may be issued to anyone who has had an animal permit revoked. It is believed that the Wares are raising four young Pit Bull puppies who are offspring of the now deceased female. Revoking JoJo's permit would prevent the Wares from legally keeping these dogs, or any others, past the point where they attain six-months in age. Mr. Abbott said that sufficient evidence exists to warrant Council's consideration of the revocation of animal permit #706 and to support a finding that the requirements of 101.06 (A) and (E) have been met. Specifically, Section (E)'s requirement for three (3) violations in a permit year has been met and exceeded as documented by 11 violations of Code. Further, while criminal convictions are not required under this section, even if that standard were to be applied, Staff presents documentation of four (4) guilty pleas as proof of that requirement being solidly met. Staff recommends Council hold the Public Hearing. Councilmember Saefke asked for clarification on the license that was issued. The license was issued to the dog. One dog was shot and the other was euthanized. Fritz Knaak, City Attorney, said the license is for the human owner of the dog. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2009 PAGE 6 Councilmember Varichak asked if the State Statute regarding visits to the home is three times over one year and asked how this issue arose to 11 visits in one year. Mr. Abbott said the police responded to several calls in a short period of time. The license could have been revoked earlier, but it was not until the follow up investigation that all the reports were pulled together. Not all reports were found in the same location of the record system. It was the incident of January 4 that brought the attention of police to this matter and that is where all the incidents were discovered. Unfortunately nothing will help bring the Lamberts puppy back but this will eliminate future occurrences. Councilmember Varichak asked where the dog was seen at large. Mr. Abbott said the reports list the dogs in neighbors' yards or out on the street. Councilmember Varichak asked why the Pit Bull was euthanized at the vet. Mr. Abbott said that the action at the vet was not performed under City order. Once the quarantine period expires the owner has five days to claim the dog. The owner did not come to claim the dog so normal procedure is to euthanize the animals after five days. Councilmember Varichak asked why the animals are not adopted out. Mr. Abbott said that dangerous dogs are not adoptable. State law has many requirements for dangerousdogs. Councilmember Varichak asked what happens to the puppies in the home. Mr. Abbott said that once the puppies obtain the age of six months, they would need to have a permit. The current owner of the puppies would not be able to keep the puppies in Fridley after the action tonight. The owner can sell the puppies or give them away. If the owner kept the dogs the City would issue citations and possibly get a court order to remove the dogs from the home. Councilmember Varichak asked for clarification that the owner had only one license, the other dog was not licensed with the City. Mr. Abbott said that is correct. Councilmember Varichak asked if the license was revoked if the owner could apply for another license after a period of time. Mr. Abbott said that the ordinance prescribes that once the license is revoked the permit holder cannot hold another permit for one year for additional animals. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if a citation should have been submitted to the owner for no license. She also asked if Mr. Ware received notification of this meeting tonight. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2009 PAGE 7 Mr. Abbott said a citation was issued for the unlicensed dog and the owner pled guilty. Mr. Ware was notified of the meeting. A CSO delivered a letter last Tuesday and he found no one at home so the letter was sent via certified mail and was signed that he received the letter on the afternoon of January 20, 2010. Anne Feidt, 1584 75th Avenue, wanted to clarify that they have the correct dog's name. JoJo was the female dog. She has not seen any puppies outside and said that this is not the first bad dog experience with the owner. The dogs bark at night and are outside in the winter; this is not a good dog owner. Councilmember Barnette asked if there were small children in Mr. Ware's home. Ms. Feidt answered occasionally. Charlene Wade, 1564 75th Avenue, said that when MoJo was a puppy, neighbors would talk to Mr. Ware about the dog. Mr. Ware told her not to come back. He said he knew how to train his dog. When Mr. Ware got the white Pit Bull, MoJo's personality changed. Mayor Lund said that a one-year suspension is not much of a restraint. Staff may want to look at this a year from now to see if Mr. Ware should have a license again. One year is not much of a reprieve. All dogs and cats are not licensed until 6 months old, which is true in all cities that have licensing. Staff will have to be watchful in this particular case. Councilmember Bolkcom said that the next step on the agenda is to revoke the license so the dates cannot be changed. Kim Lambert, 1574 75th Avenue, said that her dog is the one that was killed. Mr. Ware should not be able to have animals again. As a neighborhood, they are asking the City to help with enforcement on this issue. Councilmember Barnette asked if Mr. Ware had visitors who brought dogs to his home. Ms. Lambert answered yes; there is a lot of traffic at that house. With all the people that come and go, she is not sure what animals live there. The Fridley Police Department has been amazing and very helpful. Bob Locker, 1601 Onondaga Street NE, said he has watched the police come to that residence almost daily. This is a problem having animals that lock on to a body and won't let go. Earlier these two dogs were out there and fighting amongst themselves and the owner couldn't get them apart. The City needs to create some kind of ordinance that after so many times action needs to be taken. When nuisances like this start, the process needs to be harder for them to make sure the dogs cannot get out. This is the second time this neighborhood has turned over. Mayor Lund said most people would contain their animals on their property. This is an unusual case and is not common in our community. The City has never had a hearing to revoke a$5 dog license. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2009 PAGE 8 Councilmember Bolkcom said that recently the dangerous dog ordinance was updated. Mr. Abbott said correct. The ordinance was changed to reflect the dangerous dog law in the State of Minnesota. If Mr. Ware wanted to have a Pit Bull again he would have to meet the new requirements including a microchip, higher fence, pay a higher license fee and obtain a$300,000 insurance policy. Cities are prohibited for acting against dogs by breed. Our laws talk about dogs but deal with the people. The City is excluded from breed specific regulations or ordinances. MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to close the Public Hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak. UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:20 P.M. NEW BUSINESS: 9. Resolution Revoking Animal Permit (Dog License) #706 Issued by the City of Fridley to Miles Ware, Jr. MOTION by Councilmember Varichak to adopt Resolution No. 2010-08. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. Councilmember Bolkcom asked how Mr. Ware would receive notification of the revocation. Don Abbott, Director of Public Safety, said staff will work with the City Clerk to get the notification to Mr. Ware. Councilmember Bolkcom asked neighbors to call the police and keep documentation of any other dog-related activity that occurs at Mr. Ware's home. Mr. Abbott said residents have been calling 911 and he encouraged them to keep doing so. William Burns, City Manager, asked if they should use the online reporting system. Mr. Abbott said if they wanted to report something after the fact, that would be okay through the City website; but if dogs are at large or something is in progress he would rather residents call 911. UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 10. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 205, Sections 205.17, Allowing a "Towing Services" use by the Special Use Permit in the M-1, Light Industrial Zoning District (Text Amendment Request, TA #09-02, by Schmit Towing, Inc., Generally Located at 92 — 43rd Avenue N.E.) (Ward 3) FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2009 PAGE 9 Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, said a public hearing was held on this item in early January. Councilmember Bolkcom asked for clarification as to why there is another action for this item on February 8 related to the special use permit. Mr. Hickok said that there are two items. One is for the text and another for the special use permit. Schmit Towing purchased the property and moved ahead with operation. As analysis went on about towing services, staff looked at the code and from the beginning to end the special use permit did not exist to allow towing services nor did the language exist. This text amendment makes towing services proper. The ordinance takes two readings and the special use permit is built in but cannot take action until the text agreement is approved. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if any other towing services in an M-1 District would need a SUP to operate the business. Mr. Hickok said yes. Joann Wernshire, Shorty's Towing said she was against this because they were told they could not have an impound lot in the city. Now Schmit is allowed to have an impound lot. To tell one company no and then consider giving someone else one is not right. She also asked if they had a sign permit for the trailer that is advertising their business. Her other concern is there will be more usage on that road and there will be big trucks going in and out of there not including the people coming for their cars. She asked how they can be in business with the City without a special use permit. Mayor Lund asked Mr. Abbott to explain the selection process for the towing company. Mr. Abbott said that different departments in the City were used and a request was opened up for proposals and a scoring matrix was developed. The company names were taken off the proposal sheet so when they were rated, they did not know who they were rating. At that point it was unanimous by staff on the ranking and Schmit came in first on the list. He did not recall the remaining candidates. Mayor Lund said when it was discovered it was going to be a Fridley towing company the need for a special use permit for outdoor activities was reviewed and staff had to create stipulations to protect the surrounding area. A public hearing was held and some stipulations were refined. Schmit Towing has agreed to put their truck behind the building. The increased traffic will make an impact but they will use less traveled streets. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to waive the reading of the ordinance and adopt the ordinance on first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke. UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2009 PAGE 10 11. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 205 of the Fridley City Code Pertaining to Commercial Uses Permitted and Exterior Storage (Text Amendment Request, TA #09-04, by the City of Fridley). Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, said the purpose of this amendment is to remove some incorrect terms, clarify confusing language, and to clarify screening requirements in the C-2 and C-3 commercial sections of the Fridley Zoning Code. Mr. Hickok said that since the public hearing, the following changes and additions were made: • The principal use reference to theaters was re-ordered to clarify language. • Standard requirements for garden centers were added into the code text. • Reference to "Council" in sidewalk installations was corrected to be consistent with other sections of the code. Mr. Hickok said staff recommends Council's approval. If approved, the second reading of the ordinance will take place on February 8, 2010. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to waive the reading of ordinance and adopt the ordinance on first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak. UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 12. Request to Waive Sign Permit Fee for Fridley Alano Society, Generally Located at 6279 University Avenue N.E. (Ward 1). Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, said the Alano Society was asking to waive the sign permit for their nonprofit agency. Alano has a$350 permit fee for a new sign going up on the complex. They are asking Council to agree to waive the sign permit fee. Staff has no recommendation on this issue and is asking Council to make a determination in this case. Councilmember Saefke asked if it was typical to incur a$350 sign permit fee for a preexisting sign structure with only the face changing. Mr. Hickok said a permit is required when the face is changed. Councilmember Saefke asked if a fee was charged every time the surface changed and how this was different from electronic signs. Mr. Hickok said it is not about the message on the sign face but about the physical change of a sign face. The physical maneuver of changing a sign is what the permit fee is for, to make sure it is done properly. Councilmember Saefke asked if a gas station was bought out and the name changed, would it be subject to the fee. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2009 PAGE 11 Mr. Hickok said it would. Councilmember Saefke asked if nonprofit churches had ever been granted a waiver of a fee. Mr. Hickok said the Michael Servatus Unitarian Church asked for a banner fee to be waived, but it was not for a permanent sign. Councilmember Saefke asked how Fridley's fee compared to other cities. Mr. Hickok said Fridley's fees are closely associated with the real price. The one permit that involves a lot of staff time is the sign permit. Dan Hunter, Fridley Alano Society, said he was not opposed to permits but they did not know they needed a permit when the sign was installed. They are asking for the fee to be waived because they have had so many expenses with their new building location. Mayor Lund asked if the Alano Society was a willing seller to the HRA. Mr. Hunter answered yes. Mayor Lund said the request seemed to be reasonable but if this were waived, all non-profits would be asking for fees to be waived. Councilmember Bolkcom said the issue is we have not done this before. Other non-profits have paid the fees. Laura Hunter, Alano Society, asked when a waiver would be granted to a non-profit and asked why this was in writing if it was never granted. Mayor Lund said that this is not a discretionary item staff can make, it must be brought to Council. Ms. Hunter said she read that sometimes a waiver is granted to non-profits. A tenant is leaving and she asked if the Alano Society added their phone number to the sign if there would be another fee. Mayor Lund said that seemed to be a reasonable request to change out the number at the end of January. There will not be a separate fee. Jeff Walstrom, Alano Society, wanted to remind Council that they are a non-profit agency that provides services for people to get help. They were just seeking some assistance from the City. MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to waive the sign permit fee for the Fridley Alano Society, generally located at 6279 University Avenue. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2009 PAGE 12 UPON VOICE VOTE, COUNCILMEMBER BARNETTE VOTING AYE AND MAYOR LUND, COUNCILMEMBER SAEFKE, COUNCILMEMBER VARICHAK AND COUNCILMEMBER BOLKCOM VOTING NAY, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION FAILED ON A 4 TO 1 VOTE. 1. Request for an Extension for Special Use Permit, SP #07-09, for the Sikh Society, to Allow the Construction of the Worship Facility in an R-1, Single Family District, Generally Located at 5350 Monroe Street (Ward 1). Councilmember Saefke was concerned whether or not there is an easement or some type of access to that property. Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, said there was an issue about access and they were not granted an easement by Petco. The best solution is for them to travel behind Target. In the event the easement was not granted, they would have to present a city-approved access solution. There is a wetland issue and wetland replacement may be needed. This will need to be evaluated before we move forward. Councilmember Bolkcom asked how many times extensions should be granted. As a City Council we will need to decide if three is enough. Things change over three years. MOTION by Councilmember Saefke to approve the request for an extension for Special Use Permit, SP #07-09, for the Sikh Society. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Resolution Receiving Report and Calling for Hearing on Improvement for the Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST. 2010-01. Councilmember Bolkcom said on Page 6 of the report under sanitary is reads that $2,000 was saved. She asked what "nearly as long" meant and why they aren't doing the bigger epoxy. Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, said the epoxy lining is the cheaper solution which will last as long. They have not seen a problem with any of the line structures to date. Mayor Lund asked if it was a practical matter and worthwhile to do in eight year intervals. Mr. Kosluchar said in reality you do not always hit on the eighth year. Past experience is to sealcoat in three years. The roads are in fairly good shape so it is working. Staff is starting to review the process in-house and look at what other communities are doing. Mayor Lund asked if we wait until the eighth year and the asphalt is dried out by then, are we wasting money on sealcoating. Mr. Kosluchar said it may be a good idea to review the current method. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2009 PAGE 13 MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt resolution 2010-06. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke. UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 13. Informal Status Report. Councilmember Bolkcom said the precinct caucus is on Tuesday, February 2. Councilmember Varichak said there was an article in the Sun-Focus that Northstar overnight parking will be available. Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, said Northstar will allow a certain number of vehicles there and will monitor the situation. Cameras are in the area where overnight vehicles will be parked. ADJOURN: MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak. UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:50 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Krista Monsrud Scott J. Lund Recording Secretary Mayor