04/23/2012 - 31307CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
APRIL 23, 2012
The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mayor Lund
Councilmember-at-Large Barnette
Councilmember Bolkcom
Councilmember Varichak
Councilmember Saefke
William Burns, City Manager
Darcy Erickson, City Attorney
Darin Nelson, Finance Director/Treasurer
Mary Smith, City Assessor
CONTINUATION OF LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION MEETING:
Review of Property Located at 230 Craigbrook Way N.E. (Ward 3):
Mary Smith, Assessor, said the first meeting was held on April 9. The purpose of this meeting
is to establish the 2012 estimated market value at 230 Craigbrook Way NE. The Board has three
possible courses of action: To affirm, reduce or increase the current value based on information
presented. Staff had been unable to view this property since 2004.
Ms. Smith stated that after review of the property on April 19, it is staff's recommendation to
lower the estimated market value from $222,100 to $198,000. The decrease in value is based
upon the following:
The effective age, which determines the amount of depreciation, was adjusted downward
to a standard rate based on no updates to the kitchen, bathrooms, e�terior, or the
windows.
An upward adjustment was made for a two-lane concrete driveway and a downward
adjustment was made for the number of finished square feet on the lower level.
• Comparable sales used in the owner's appraisal and comparable sales examined by our
office were also reviewed and reconciled to the revised valuation.
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Ms. Smith stated staff recommend to the Board of Appeal and Equalization that the estimated
market value for 230 Craigbrook Way NE, Pin No. 03-30-24-43-0037, be reduced from
$222,100 to $198,000.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if there was contact with homeowner.
Mr. Smith answered yes. Staff has been to the home and viewed it with the homeowner. The
new amount was agreed with the homeowner via email.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to reduce the market value for 230 Craigbrook Way NE,
Pin No. 03-30-24-43-0037, from $222,100 to $198,000. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to close the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization
meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING CLOSED AT 7:37 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of Apri19, 2012
Councilmember Bolkcom noted on the bottom of page three, third paragraph from bottom, it
should read want instead of wanted.
Mayor Lund noted that on page 23 during the Public Hearing, Joe Brothers stated he read on the
internet that the RER Developer for the BAE site mentioned a profit of $102,000,000. After the
public hearing was closed Paul Hyde from RER stated that a$1.2M profit was expected
annually. The minutes are correct but Mayor Lund just wanted to be recorded that the
information stated was not correct.
William Burns, City Manager, said that the rate of return for the developer is part of the
development agreement along with the City's contribution to the project.
APPROVED AS AMENDED.
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NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approve Amendment to comprehensive Sign Plan for Hillwind Office Centre,
Generally Located at 941 Hillwind Road (Ward 2).
William Burns, City Manager, said these changes would allow LED lighting and mounting of
signage to brackets. Staff recommends Council's approval.
APPROVED.
2. Receive Bids and Award Contract for 2012 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project No. 416.
William Burns, City Manager, stated the low bidder for the 2012 sanitary sewer lining project
was Lametti & Sons, Inc., of Hugo, Minnesota, in the amount of $270,150. Unfortunately this
amount is $75,000 more than the $195,000 we have budgeted for this year. Rather than rebid,
staff is suggesting that we reduce the project scope by eliminating the lining of 660' of 21" pipe
south of I-694 that lies between Main Street and the BNSF tracks. The savings from this
reduction is $48,000. This together with $15,000 in savings from the Georgetown Lift Station
repairs and $15,000 in savings from other sewer line repairs will more than cover the shortage.
Staff recommends Council's approval.
RECEIVED BIDS AND AWARDED CONTRACT FOR THE 2012 SANITARY SEWER
LINING PROJECT NO. 416 TO LAMETTI & SONS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$270,150.00.
3. Resolution Approving and Authorizing Signing an Agreement with Sergeants of the
City of Fridley Police Department for the Years 2012 and 2013
William Burns, City Manager, asked Council to insert a new page 34 with two minor changes;
31.1c add "and technical" after the word "vocational," and in 31.2 fourth sentence add (i.e. lab
fees, etc.) after "required fees related to the course."
Dr. Burns said this contract is almost the same as the police patrol contract that Council
approved on April 9. The only difference is that in lieu of the shift differential received by the
patrol, the sergeants are getting a slightly different wage package. The terms are as follows:
1. Health insurance: Remains the same as for non-union employees.
2. Wages: 2% on January 1, 2012; and 2% on January 1, 2013.
3. Annual Leave Sell-back This was eliminated. In exchange, the leave cap has been
raised from 240 hours (30 days) to 280 hours (35 days).
4. Holiday Pay: Unused Holiday time (up to 88 hours for 11 paid holidays) will be paid
out at the end of the year.
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5. Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement level remains at $2,925 per employee.
Payment is to be made at the completion of a course.
6. The estimated cost for 2012 is $9,734, and for 2013 is $9,916.
Staff recommends Council's approval.
Councilmember Varichak noted that on page 10, the second paragraph, should read bring
instead of brine.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2012-29.
4. Claims (154681— 154836).
APPROVED THE CLAIMS AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE.
5. Licenses.
APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to move into the record an area map dated January 2012
related to the sewer line. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to move into record a new page 34 for the Resolution
Approving and Authorizing Signing an Agreement with Sergeants of the City of Fridley Police
Department for the Years 2012 and 2013. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the Consent Agenda with the above
corrections and additions. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM VISITORS:
No one from the audience spoke.
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6. Informal Status Report:
Councilmember Varichak noted the recycling event was held last Saturday and went well.
People did not have to wait very long, and there was a good turnout.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if information regarding the project to resurface Highway 65 is
on the City's website.
William Burns said they are only resurfacing a small portion, but he would be sure the
information gets on the website. The large project will be on East River Road, with an entire
lane closing through most of June.
Councilmember Bolkcom said engineers have been in the Oak Glen area and residents should
be getting another notice for two different dates. Because of all the erosion in this area, the
project may be reduced because of cost.
Mayor Lund announced the upcoming StarGazers annual fundraiser is on Saturday, May 19.
This is a dinner and variety talent show. The cost for the show only is $10 for reserved seats and
$5 for a general seat. The dinner/show cost is $25 per person. Dinner is at the Fridley Middle
School cafeteria at 5:30, and the show is at the district auditorium at the High School at 7:30
p.m. For more information email fridstar(cr�,aol.com or ca11763-502-5077.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:55
P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Krista Monsrud Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor