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06/13/2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 13, 2022 7:00 PM Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Avenue N.E. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lund called the City Council Meeting of June 13, 2022, to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Scott Lund Councilmember Dave Ostwald Councilmember Tom Tillberry Councilmember Stephen Eggert Councilmember Ann Bolkcom Walter Wysopal, City Manager Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation: Mike Heintz Appreciation Day – July 1, 2022 Mayor Lund presented Mike Heintz with the proclamation and thanked him for his years of service. Mike Heintz stated that he enjoyed his time serving on the City Commissions and hoped the momentum continues to grow for the Parks Improvement Plan. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA A member of the Council asked if Item 8 should reflect Northeast rather than Northwest. It was noted that staff would clarify which word should be used. Motion made by Councilmember Eggert to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Ostwald. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of May 23, 2022. City Council Meeting 6/13/2022 Minutes Page 2 3. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of May 23, 2022. 4. Receive the Minutes from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meeting of May 5, 2022. NEW BUSINESS 5. Resolution No. 2022-59 Scheduling a Public Hearing on June 27, 2022 to Consider Ordinance No. 1403 Amending the Fridley City Code Chapters Titled Administration, Personnel, Background Investigations, Administrative Citations, Penalties, Ordinance Enforcement, Reasonable Accommodation, Assessments, Absentee Ballot Board, Fees, and Flags. 6. Resolution No 2022-60, Approving the Appointment of a Chairperson to the Parks and Recreation Commission. 7. Resolution No. 2022-61, Giving Preliminary Approval to the Issuance of Multifamily Housing Facility Revenue Bonds to Finance a Multifamily Housing Project and Authorizing the Publication of a Notice of Public Hearing to Consider the Proposal. 8. Resolution No. 2022-62, Approving and Authorizing the Signing of an Agreement with Northwest Metro 916 Intermediate School District for School Resource Officer Services for 2022-2024. 9. Resolution No. 2022-64, Approving Proposed Limited Use Permits #0205-0101 and #0285-0102 with the State of Minnesota for a Trail in the Minnesota Department of Transportation Right-of-Way along thth 7 Street and 57 Avenue. 10. Resolution No. 2022-66, Appointing Election Judges for the 2022 Election Year. 11. Resolution No. 2022-67, Appointing an Absentee Ballot Board for 2022 Elections. 12. Resolution No. 2022-68, Scheduling a Special Meeting on November 14, 2022 to Canvass the Results of the General Election. 13. Resolution No. 2022-71, Waiving Permit Application Fee for Display of Fireworks for ‘49er Days, Inc. LICENSES 14. Resolution No. 2022-58 Approving Business License Renewal for Copart of Connecticut, Inc. for 2022- 2023 CLAIMS 15. Resolution No. 2022-70 Approving Claims for the Period Ending June 8, 2022. ADOPTION OF REGULAR AGENDA City Council Meeting 6/13/2022 Minutes Page 3 Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to adopt the regular agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: Consideration of Items not on Agenda – 15 minutes. No one from the audience spoke. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS NEW BUSINESS 16. Resolution No. 2022-63, Awarding 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2022-01 Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, reviewed the scope of the proposed street rehabilitation project, noting that six responsive bids were received. He reported the low bidder, S.M. Hentges of Jordan Minnesota with a bid of $87,434.60 which was ten percent above the estimate. He noted that asphalt is notably higher than foreseen in 2021 and that assessment should be able to be controlled at 12 percent above projected. Staff recommends award of the project to the lowest responsible bidder. The Council referenced a short street and received confirmation that is not a concrete street. Motion made by Councilmember Ostwald to adopt Resolution No. 2022-63, Awarding 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2022-01. Seconded by Councilmember Eggert. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 17. Resolution No. 2022-65, Providing for the Issuance and Sale of $20,730,000 General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2022A rd Joe Starks, Finance Director, stated that a public hearing was held at the May 23 meeting and the action before the Council tonight would be to issue the sale of the bonds. Dan Tienter, Ehlers and Associates, stated that bids were accepted today and noted that four bids were received and reviewed the results. He stated the City went through a rating review the and rating of the City was confirmed. He stated that the scheduled closing date would be July 7, at which time the funds would become available for the proposed park system improvement projects. Council asked and received confirmation on the total amount that would be repaid for the bonds and interest. Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to move into the record a sale day report from Ehlers dated June 13, 2022. Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry. City Council Meeting 6/13/2022 Minutes Page 4 UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to accept the revised Resolution No. 2022-65, Providing for the Issuance and Sale of $20,730,000 General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2022A provided to the Council which will replace the original draft resolution. Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt Resolution No. 2022-65, Providing for the Issuance and Sale of $20,730,000 General Obligation Tax Abatement Bonds, Series 2022A. Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 18. Resolution No. 2022-69, Authorizing the Acquisition of Right-of-Way Consistent with State Law for rd the 53 Avenue Safety Project Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, presented a request to complete the design for the layout of the rd proposed 53 Avenue Safety Project. He noted that staff has made an attempt to reduce the needed right-of-way where possible. He noted that the project is proposed to occur in 2023. Council asked if the trail is a part of the project, and staff confirmed that there would be a trail on the south that would be a separate project that could include additional lighting. Staff also confirmed that there would be surmountable curb to allow additional maneuvering room for semitrucks. It was confirmed that there would continue to be a two-lane road with a turn lane into the shopping center. It was also confirmed that a traffic analysis was completed for the intersection and there is sufficient stacking space. Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to adopt Resolution No. 2022-69, Authorizing the Acquisition rd of Right-of-Way Consistent with State Law for the 53 Avenue Safety Project. Seconded by Councilmember Eggert. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS The Council noted that ‘49er Days begins with a parade on Thursday with more activities throughout the weekend. Mike Maher, Community Services Director, highlighted the upcoming events included in ‘49er Days. City Council Meeting 6/13/2022 Minutes Page 5 A member of the Council noted that three residents have reached out with traffic and speed concerns on East River Road. ADJOURN Motion made by Councilmember Ostwald to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Eggert. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:37 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Melissa Moore Scott J. Lund City Clerk Mayor