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03-27-2023 City Council Meeting March 27, 2023 7:00 PM Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE Minutes Call to Order Mayor Lund called the City Council Meeting of March 27, 2023, to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Mayor Scott Lund Councilmember Dave Ostwald Councilmember Tom Tillberry Councilmember Ryan Evanson Councilmember Ann Bolkcom Walter Wysopal, City Manager Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Sarah Sonsalla, City Attorney Joe Starks, Finance Director Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director Mike Maher, Parks and Recreation Director Korrie Johnson, Assistance Finance Director Tara Rogness, Springbrook Nature Center Manager Cody Rossetti, Naturalist Melissa Moore, City Clerk Ryan George, Deputy Director- Police Pledge Of Allegiance Proclamations/Presentations 1. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021. Joe Starks, Finance Director, reported that the City was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2021, noting that the City has received the award every year since 2011. He thanked Korrie Johnson and the entire Finance Department. Staff presented the award to Mayor Lund. Mayor Lund accepted the award and thanked staff for their excellent work. Approval of Proposed Consent Agenda Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry. City Council Meeting 3/27/2023 Minutes Page 2 Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously. Approval/Receipt of Minutes 2. Approve the Minutes from the City Council Meeting of March 13, 2023. 3. Receive the Minutes from the City Council Conference Meeting of March 13, 2023. 4. Receive the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission (EQEC) Meeting of February 7, 2023. New Business 5. Resolution No. 2023-27, Establishing a Local Organization for Emergency Management, Designating the Public Safety Director, and Creating Organizational Structure of the Public Safety Department. 6. Resolution No 2023-28, Approving and Authorizing the Signing of an Agreement with the City of Coon Rapids for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2022 Local Solicitation. 7. Resolution No. 2023-30, Approving Gifts, Donations, and Sponsorships Received Between February 20, 2023, and March 20, 2023. 8. Resolution No. 2023-31, Approving and Authorizing the Signing of an Agreement with Independent School District #14. Claims 9. Resolution No. 2023-32 Approving Claims for the Period Ending March 22, 2023. Adoption of Regular Agenda Councilmember Bolkcom requested to add an item to the agenda under New Business, Resolution No. 2023-34, Approving an Appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission. It was determined that the item should be Item 10A. Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the regular agenda with the noted addition. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson. 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. City Council Meeting 3/27/2023 Minutes Page 3 Regular Agenda New Business 10. Resolution No. 2023-29, Approving Right-of-Way Easement and Temporary Construction rd Easement for the 53 Avenue Roundabout Safety Project with Target Corporation. Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, stated the City has been working with Target for the past nine months on this donation for the project. He stated the City Attorney and staff have reviewed the documents. Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-29, Approving Right-of- rd Way Easement and Temporary Construction Easement for the 53 Avenue Roundabout Safety Project with Target Corporation Seconded by Councilmember Evanson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously. 10a. Resolution No. 2023-34, Approving an Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mayor Lund stated the Council held an informal interview with the candidate. Motion made by Councilmember Tillberry to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-34, Approving an Appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously. 11. Resolution No. 2023-33, Approving Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Grant Application for Springbrook Nature Center Play Area Improvements. Cody Rossetti, Naturalist, presented the resolution which would authorize a grant application for Minnesota DNR funds to expand the playground at Springbrook Nature Center. He noted that this would be a match grant, with the City providing 50 percent of the funds. He said that $150,000 will be requested through the grant and reviewed the project’s goals. Tara Rogness, Springbrook Nature Center Manager, reviewed the current project sponsors and project funding. She provided details on the engagement that was received to create the project concept and displayed those ideas. They asked that the Council approve the draft resolution to proceed with the funding request. Council asked for timing of the grant awards. Mr. Rossetti replied that grants will be awarded in June of 2023. Ms. Rogness stated the grant funds would need to be used by 2025. She also confirmed that the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation has approved funds for the project in the amount of $125,000. Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-33, Approving Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation Grant Application for Springbrook Nature City Council Meeting 3/27/2023 Minutes Page 4 Center Play Area Improvements. Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously. Public Hearing(s) 12. Ordinance No. 1406, Public Hearing and First Reading to Create Title No. 3 (Health, Safety, and Welfare) of the Fridley City Code and the Chapters Contained Therein, Amending the Fridley City Code Chapter 209, Fees, and Amending the Fridley City Code Chapter 203, Administrative Citations. Motion made by Councilmember Ostwald to open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously. Melissa Moore, City Clerk, provided background and overview of the recodification process and reorganization of the City Code. She provided an overview of Title No. 3 as proposed, as well as proposed changes within each chapter. She also highlighted the chapters proposed for repeal, and reviewed the fees and appeals as proposed. She reviewed the next steps and action before the Council tonight. Council referenced Chapter 305 and asked if that would need to be revisited with anticipated changes from the legislature. An additional question was asked about the keeping of poultry. Ryan George, Police Deputy Director, stated that along with the consolidation of this information into one chapter, they have linked language to state statute requirements. He explained that would ensure the City Code stays up-to-date as changes are made by the legislature. Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, explained the current poultry licensing of the City and noted that poultry is not allowed to be slaughtered onsite. He noted that roosters are also not allowed because of the noise. Council asked the difference between slaughtering a chicken and field stripping and processing wild game. Mr. Hickok explained that poultry may be processed in a manner that impacts neighbors and that is not the intention of allowing the keeping of chickens. It was noted that wild game would not be killed on the property and would typically only be processed in a garage in a manner that is not apparent to neighbors. It was also confirmed that even though a larger coop would now be allowed, the smaller coops already in existence would still be allowed. Council asked for input on complaints from barking dogs and whether these code updates would have an impact. Mr. George confirmed that the department addresses those complaints on a regular basis and believed the code is robust in addressing those quality of life issues. The Council referenced the language noted related to trash hauling and wanted to ensure there would still be opportunity for competition. Mr. Hickok noted that there would still be room for competition while also protecting the roadways from the heavy collector vehicles, and provided details on the cost for licensing. It was also clarified that current haulers would still be allowed until combined or when City Council Meeting 3/27/2023 Minutes Page 5 they pull out of the market, which is when the cap of three haulers would be instituted. One member of the Council commented that it would seem to provide more benefit to residents to only have one hauler as the City could competitively bid that process. Wally Wysopal, City Manager, confirmed that there is benefit for cities that municipally bid one hauler. He reviewed the purpose of licensing, noting that it is not meant to fully cover the cost of damage to roads. He stated that if the number of haulers is reduced, they could do market analysis. Melissa Moore noted that if desired, Council and staff could review any chapter in the future for potential changes. A member of the Council noted that they would approve the first reading and will follow up with staff to address their questions and concerns prior to the second reading. Wally Wysopal said that typically, a second reading would appear on the consent agenda, but because of the discussion tonight, this item would come back as a regular agenda item. Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to close the public hearing, Seconded by Councilmember Tillberry. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously. Motion made by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1406. Seconded by Councilmember Ostwald. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously. Informal Status Reports Council thanked the residents who attended and/or participated in the TH 47/65 project open house. Mr. Kosluchar noted that those who were unable to attend can still provide input by completing a survey on the MnDOT webpage for the project. Council encouraged residents to purchase tickets for the upcoming Spring Spree at Springbrook Nature Center. “Weaving the North” is still on display at the North Suburban Art Center. There is an art competition that will run during the month of April. More details can be found on the North Suburban Art Center website. Adjourn Motion made by Councilmember Ostwald to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Evanson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Lund declared the motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Melissa Moore Scott J. Lund