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SP 79-07REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1979 227 PAGE 7 MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to remove the item from the table. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading, contingent on the acceptance of the agreement proposed by staff. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING SALE EXCESS REGIS LANE RIGHT-OF-WAY): Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated this ordinance is requested as a trade-off of property near Regis Lane and Hillwind Road. He stated Mr. Sullivan at 1161 Regis Lane wants to acquire the excess public property adjoining his land in order to provide area for a swimming pool and the City should acquire an easement from Mr. Sullivan for utility and drainage purposes. He stated the Assessor's Office has an evaluation of approximately 25 cents per square foot on the property to be released and it was suggested the City should request $1,500 to consummate the trade-off of these properties. _ Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated the Charter requires it be declared surplus before it can be deeded to another property. He suggested, if there is a mortgage company involved, they agree to the deeding of the easement. MOTION by Councilman Barnette to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JULY 25, 1979: REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #79-07, BY ROBERT H. HELTEMES, Bw K. ICA—) > RIVERVIEW TERRACE: � l R/ v Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated this is a request fora special use permit to allow construction of a new dwelling in the flood plain. He stated the Planning Commission has recommended approval with stipulations that the grade be verified while doing verification of the site and that a retaining wall be constructed on the South side. Mr. Sobiech pointed out this is a large lot on a corner which borders two streets and helps the drainage pattern. Councilman Fitzpatrick asked how many persons were notified of the hearing before the Planning Commission. Mr. Sobiech stated 16 persons were sent notices. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant special use permit, SP #79-07, with the stipu- lations that there be a verification of the grade and that a retaining wall be constructed on the South side of the property. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. FUNDING FOR CENTRAL CENTER FOR FAMILY RESOURCES: Ms. Lee Carlson of 7937 5th Street, Spring Lake Park and Mr. Dean Sabby of 141 104th Avenue, Coon Rapids, appeared before the Council regarding their request for funding for the Central Center for Family Resources. Mr. Sabby, Director of the Cetral Center for Family Resources, stated the purpose in coming before the Council is to explain and describe their program and to request some financial support from the City. Mr. Sabby stated the City of Spring Lake Park set up a task force to review the needs of the community and had representatives from the schools, clergy and Police Departments on the task force. He stated they went through an extensive procedure and one of the problems that came up time and time again was juvenile delinquency. He stated they felt a concept of prevention should be developed and this is the basis for their program. 228 REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 1979 PAGE 8 Mr. Sabby then reviewed their proposed family service program and what items it would cover. He stated there would be an advisory board and an evaluation process on an on-going basis. Mr. Sabby stated they are looking at $25,000 as the amount they will need to function on a part-time basis for one year. He stated Dr. Gilbertson, clinical psychologist, has agreed to work with them in terms of being a consultant and will monitor the case loads. Mr. Sabby stated they felt funding should be a shared responsibility with the State, County and local governments and other organizations. He stated they hoped to receive some funds through the Youth Intervention Funding program. Councilwoman Moses asked if they could foresee that this would be the only year they would request funding. Mr. Sabby stated he felt they would have to come back next year with a similar request, but hoped they would be successful and could provide facts and statistics. Mayor Nee questioned what the evidence is that counseling has any effect on the issues they raise. Mr. Sabby felt they were unique in that is only the second center where they havd focused attention at an earlier age. He stated in this area, there couldn't be any statistics. Mayor Nee asked some of the problems they would be dealing with. Mr. Sabby stated it could be in the area of single parents, on communication in the family, child abuse, etc. Mayor Nee asked if he felt there was something they could say or do that would correct the situation. Mr. Sabby felt it is a matter of getting people together and communicating. Councilman Barnette felt an example was in the area of alcoholism where they are finding out that they just can't deal with the alcoholic, but have to deal with the entire family. Ms. Carlson felt they should consider the cost of treatment centers where a lot of money is being spent and thought the concept of prevention should be considered. Councilman Schneider asked how they would get to the people who needed the help. Mr. Sabby felt this would be done through the schools, clergy, etc. Councilman Fitzpatrick stated one of the problems he has is that they do have organizations which have succeeded and have a very good track record and the Council has been tight-fisted as far as support. He stated Mr. Sabby's presentation was persuasive as :"ar as the need, but felt, basically, it isn't City business. He stated they have had appeals from other groups in the past which they haven't funded. Ms. Carlson stated the problem is that the City says it is the school's responsibility and the school says it is the City's responsibility and maybe what cities and schools have to consider is some of the human needs as a combined and shared responsibility. Councilman Fitzpatrick pointed out that he was sure they are aware that this isn't as much the City's responsibility as other levels of government. Councilwoman Moses stated she sees a real need, but didn't know if it is the City's responsibility. She stated, knowing other organizations have asked for support, the recommendation of the Planning Commission left her a little confused because they recommended approval and also recommended the Council look at these proposals. Ms. Carlson explained that the Chairman of the Planning Commission was aware of other requests for funding and he had added the recommendation that there should be some stipulations that all of the programs be looked at. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated a few years ago when the Council received the same kind of request they took the approach that these should be prioritized. CITY OF FRIDLEY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA '65432 TELEPHONE- ( 612)571-3450 August 13, 1979 CITY COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN NOTICE Robert H. Heltemes 11779 Norway Street N.w. .Coon Rapids, Mn 55433 .Dear Mr. Heltemes: On August 6, 1979 the Fridley City Council officially approved your request for ��._1jtP PPrm'It.'.SP #79.,m for with the stipulations listed below. 4M Riverview Terrace N.E.ar �7 Please review the doted stipulatisons, sign the statement below, and, return one copy to the City of Fridley. If you have any questions regarding th.--,. above action, please call the Con -on -unity Development Office at 571-3450. JLB/de Stipulations: 1. The grade be verified at the same time the verification of the site is done. 2.' A retaining wall be provided on the South side of the lot. Concur tai t►i action to ;:nn .