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12/01/1975 - 00014949� � � THE N1INI�TES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CI7Y COUNf,TL OF DECEP46ER 1, 1975 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley C�ty Caancil of December l, 1975 was called to order at 7:35 P.M, by Mayor Nee PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nee welcomed those present and invited them to �oin the Council in say mg the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT APPROVAL OF MIfVUTES• �� ;; Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilwoman Kukowski, Mayor Nee, Councilman Breider, and Councilman Starwalt None MOTION by Councilman Starwalt, seconded by Councilwomar�l<ukowski to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting of November 10, 1975, as submitted Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION 6y Councilman Starwalt to approve the Aqenda as submitted. Seconded 6y Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P1ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM: VISITDRS: Mr. Jim Klemp and Mr. A1 Dawson addressecf the Council and said they were present in behalf of the Fridley, Blaine and Spring Lake Park Swim Club to request the Council's support of this organ�zation Mr. Klemp announced that their next swim meet would be January 11, 1976, and explained that this was their main means of support. He presented pamphlets stating the ob,7ect�ves of the Club, which ar•e to foster, promote and develop amateur swimming in the combined areas of Fridley, Blaine and Spring Lake Park. They foster fair play and sportsmanship amona it's members, teams and suppori.ers, Maini;ain arid promote com�nunity interests and competitive swimming. Provide all registered swimmers an opportunity to aniicipate in act�vities of the Club regardless of ability and teach children not only to compete to win but also how to lose qraciously. He explained that their source of tncome was the swim meets, wich their matn source betng advertising and concessions. Without havrng sw�m meets, they would run a def�cit of $1,385.00. They also presented pamphlets of their financial situation. Mr Klemp said they have solicited Fridley's support in the past. In 1973, they issued medals amounting to $200.L�Q and Frtdley picked up the cost of the ribbons, Councilman Starwalt sai:' that he looked upon this as a recreattonal type aciivity, and he believed that such funds should come from the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Ctty Attorney said he thought the Councti should be aware of a couple of things First, whether this is the proper use of the taxpayers money, and second, what precedent you might establish with the baseball, football, hockey, etc., that also perform a similar type serv7ce. If Council supports such Clubs directly, others could be coming to the Council for financial support also He said it would be hts recommendation that this request be processed through the Parks and Recreation Commission. MOTION by Councilman Starwalt, seconded by Councilwor,��� F'�ko�rls' �, asking A.A.U. to process their request for financial support through ihe iarks �n�� Recreation Commtssion Upon a votce vote, all voting aye, Mayor r;zr ��i���i�r^d �he motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS No. 208-1975 CONSIDERATIOPI OF ,4 RESOLUTION/�JRDERING IMPROUEMENT FlND FINAL PL!'�MS AND SPECIFICATIOfJS Mayor Nee said that the Council has requested Admim stration to calculate some alternate methods of assessments on this pro,7ect ��J, REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEP1BER 1, 1975 PAGE 2 The City Manager said that the Council has requested Administration to calculate some alternate methods of assessments on this pro�ect, The City Manager expla�ned that this is basically for improvements, and we have been qiving alternate methods which are basically estimates for making this improvement. Once the �mprovement ts completed, Council would have the legal obligation to hold assessments where we would actually give financial costs to the people affected. He said people want to know what costs would be before � they agree or disagree with the improvements. We have some figures we could give you and basically I think Council has this informatian so we can go over this and re-emphasize these costs. Regardless of the alternative used, there is no substantial difference in the costs to the parcel. He further remarked that Mr. Henriksen`s plat is the figure we talked about previously, $45,000, which is st�ll a reasonable figure. Mr. Novak"s is $13,000 and we have provided in the pro�ect some costs for the easements that the City would be willing to negotiate and give to Mr. Novak, wh�ch would bring his figure to a little over $12,000. The other person affected is Mr. Hagen, and to develop a small lot his costs would be in the neighborhood af $5,D00.00. The City Manager explained that all of these costs given are reasonable costs and are costs that other developers have obtained for this type of development. We still would have to work wtth the school board for their portion plus working out easement costs We feel we cannot realistically work with the school board unless we have these three people, who are the key people, concur on whether these are reasonable costs for them. He sa�d, in the case of Mr. Novak, $8,OOD of his costs are for water and sewer, which would be 2/3% of h�s costs for the total improvement of water, sewer and streets. The City Manager said there is one question to consider and that is whether or not we think this property should be developed and these services provided, and tf the answer is yes, we feel these costs are reasonable. Mayor Nee asked if on the alternative, we left off any obligation to those people � who face Riverview Terrace. The City Manager said that is correct, that is one deviation from the established policy. It would not assess anyone living on Riverview Terrace. He further ex- plained that there are a couple of things that are reasonable recommendations for the Counc�l to consider Special consideration be given to this plat on the variance on the front setback from 25 feet to 30 feet. This would potentially give the backyard additional depth, and the width of the road pavement 6e reduced from 36 feet to 25 feet Mr. Novak, Lot 34, addressed the Council and explained that he still feels that all he can get out of his property is two lots, his own and one other, and he still feels $6,000 or $6,500 ts high. The City Manager explained to Mr. Novak that Mr Henriksen will be paying approximately $5,500 for smaller lots. This is the cost of the services v�e are providing, and that Mr. Novak was not being penalized because of having a large lot. Mr Novak stated that Mr. Henriksen will still be able to build a$50,000 to $60,000 home and his is still worth only so much. He said he would like to see water and sewer go in, 6ut he was against the street improvement. Mr. Hagen, Lot 32 explained that the water and sewer is not going to improve the value of his property because that is expected today. If the road goes through to East River Road, he could sell his lot for $5,500 to $6,000, assuminq assessments, which is one estimate. Another estimate would be $5,5�0 and he assume the assess- ments. He said he feels a�ood itgure would probably be around $5,500 and they � assume the assessments, if I sell to a private individual He also explained that if he cuts his lot in half, it would be 200 x 77 feet, and in order to have that much value, the side road would have to come down at least to that lot, He explained his costs on that would �e about $2D.00 a foot for a 25 foot road width It would have to be extended at least 225 feet, so that there could be a c�rcular driveway, plus we w�ll be getting into a low area which is going to re- qu�re a s�ptic basin Therefore, he would haVe $6,000 in a catch basin and sewer and an addittonal $3,250 if the roadway goes 77 feet, the total being $9,262.00 for the improvements. He said the assessments would qo up higher for him, they REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER l, 1975 PAGE 3 r°- �, i� would be $8,923.50. He explained that he called the City to obtain these figures He said in order for him to yain the benefits which he is being assessed for, he would have to ask for additional roadway, which �s goine to cost the entire pro,7ect Mr. Jim Hedron, representing the Board of Education spoke to the Council saying that this pro�ect did come up at their last meeting He explained that at that point, the benefits to the school are very minimal They are looking at assess- � ments of about $10,000 All of this front footage would be added to the school district, which might make matters a little worse Generally speaking, he said, the School Board feels there should be some way to develop this property The $10,000 looks to them l�ke a public subsidy to a builder, because of the minimum benef�ts to the school. Councilman fitzpatrtck asked Mr. Hedron if the school was for or against the pro�ect. Mr. Hedron said he would say that they are aga�nst �t The City Manager stated that approximately eight or nine people are involved, and all are for the pro,7ect, but are against the amounts of the assessments. Mr. Leif Henriksen said he would go along with the y45,000. However, he said, one thing he does object to is the park fee. He expla�ned that this is the highest price he has ever Qaid for assessments in Fridley His totals would came to 59,000 for each lot before he receives any return on his investment. Regarding the park fee, he stated that there is an apartment complex across the street that would be paying $300.00 total for the park fee, and he as an individual, would also be paying $300.00 per lot, and he did not feel this was fair Councilman Breider asked Mr, Henriksen if the Council w�uld go along with waiving the park fee, would he be willing to construct a warm�ng house in one of the parks close to the area in return Mr Henriksen replied that this would cost him the same amount to 6uild a warminy house as the park fee � Councilman Starwalt stated that he wou7d not agree to waive the amount of the park fee. He said that the School Board already feels they are subsidtzing the pro,7ect and other people also feel this way, and he does not support such procedures He feels Mr Henriksen is the key person to decide whether or not this pro�ect is developed. Counc�lman F�tzpatrick asked Mr. Henriksen Zf he was for or against the pro�ect, and Mr Henriksen said he was for the pro,7ect, but he would have to think about it if the park fee is not waived. Mr. Neilson, Lot 31, stated that he was for the pro,7ect He feels regardless of how it turns out, he still needs the utilities put in He said it would be much better if they were put in along with the entire pro,7ect, as the costs would be less. If the pro�ect does not go through, he feels he could not afford to have the uttlities put tn. Mrs. Dorothy Gubrud, 117 - 712 Way said she is for the pro,7ect, and she needs the utilities also, Mr Henrtksen said i'hat if the figure goes under $45,000, he would not argue about the park fee. Mayor Nee said the most persuas�ve part to h�m are the people who rieed utilities. Counc�lman Starwalt sa�d that in regard to the assessments, he realizes th�s �s � not a public hearing, 6ut he would like to point out that we should adhere to the standard practice of assessments. He said he would not want to deviate from the standard procedures, Mr. 5angster addressed the Council, and said that Mr. Dahlquist could not attend the meeting. Nowever, as far as he was concerned, the formula the City has for assessing for a normal classified grid street network is valid, but this is not in that category The people living on Riverview Terrace chances of using this street is very limited, since it does not access to the River Road. .',�ii REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 1475 PAGE 4 Mayor Nee said that the Resolution before the Council is to order the street improvement and the other Resolution �s for the sewer and water, and asked if there were any more detatls that should be discussed or brought out. The City Manager sa�d he �hould emphasize that even though we may order in the improvements, we are still going to have to meet with the School Board regarding easements Councilman Starwalt asked the City Manager if these costs include storm sewer, and the City Manager replied that they did. Councilman Fitzpatrick said he realizes this is his ward, and the motion might come from him, but if he is to believe th�t Mr. Novak, Mr. Henriksen and the School Board ob,7ects to rhe improvements, in spite of the fact that I sympathize with the peuple needing utilities, he is not prepared to move that this be started. Councilman Breider said he would suppose the Resolution could be adopted contingent upon the improvements being put in. If they were not, neither one would be out anything. The C�ty Manager said perhaps it would be better if Council would approve all of the improvements with the understanding that there is still another� step to approve plans and specifications. He explained that we have done the preliminary work, and the Council has already reviewed this three or four times. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the City Manager to table this item until some agreement has been reached between the major property owners. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. The C�ty Manager said possibly he d�d not explain M s feelings well. He said he feels Council should approve all of the Resolutions before we can actually begin anything, There is still another Resolution needed by the Council, which is order- ing approval and the plans and bids, plus we still have to go to the School Board concerning easements. Therefore, we will actually need another Resolution before we can proceed on this Perhaps by that time, there will be an aareement between the property owners But if we approve the Resolutions tonight, people will not have to come back again. Councilman Starwalt stated that the City Manager is saying we should approve the Resolutions contingent upon certain things happen�ng, and if they do not happen, it is not ordered in Councilman Fitzpatrick said he would withdraw his motion. MOTIDN b Councilman Fitz atrick to a No. 208 y p pprove Resolution/'ordering Improvement and Final Plans and Specifications and Estimates of the Costs Thereof; Street Improve ment Pro�ect ST 1976-1, Addendum #1, under the assumption that this is not the final action Final action depends on results of future action concerning the School Board, and acquisition of property and easements, wh�ch ay�e all still a factor. Seconded by Gouncilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously. MOTION b Councilman Fitz atrick to a No. 209 y p pprove Resolution/Ordering Improvement and Final Plans and Specif�cations and Estimates of the Costs Thereof, Sanitary Sewer, Water and Storm Sewer #119 (Tabled 11/17/75), with the same assumptions as in the Resolution for the Street Improvement Pro,7ect ST-1976-1, Addendum #1. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. TION OF APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT SUBDIVISION P.S. #75- KWAY Mayor Nee said we will hold this item until the above improvements come back to the Council. � , � 7 j REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEP�BER 1, 1975 PAGE 5 CDNSTDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TQ TNE ENUIRONMENTAL OUAII7Y COM�I5SION (7ABLED Counc�lman Starwalt said he had another person he would like to nominate to � the Environmental Quality Commission - Mr. John ivers. He said h9r.Ivers has been on the Human Relations Committee for years, and has been ��ery active in this sort of activity. Councilwoman Kukowski said that she was very impressed with Mr. Mike Paripovich, the fact that he is working for a company that has run int� environmental pro- blems. He l�ves on East River Road. He is very willing to work wiih people L� � Councilman Fitzpatrick said that he has had calls concerning persons in that area in support of Mike Paripovich, asking him to submit his name and support him These people do a good deal of work in that area, and do not have anyone represent- ing them at this time. Councilwoman Kukowski said she has knowp Bruce Petersen about one year He has worked w�th Dan Huff on the park improvements. She said he is very good �nPractice as well as theory and has a bachelor's degree in arts, and he works well with people Councilman Fitzpatrick said he has known Connie Metcalf for a num6er of ye�rs She has shown interest in this specific area. He stated she does a qood �06 in anythinq she works on. Councilman Bretder said he noticed two people had some water quality experience Mr. Winslow was one, and the other was Bruce Petersen, who Councilwoman Kukowski nomtnated He satd in reading the minutes, either one would do a good �ob. He also stated that he believed some of these applicarts could be a good vehicle within our commissions for various sub-committees, such as the Water Ouality could utilitze them. Councilman Starwalt spoke of Mr. Semstrom who would 6e em�nently aualified in plant growth. This is an area that fits in well with environmental aspects He is with the University and certainly would not be a disadvantage to the appointment Mayor �iee suggested talking a ballot uote, voting for two nom2nees The highest number will take the term expiring in 1977 and the next number for the term expiring in 1976. A ballot vote was taken, and the Finance D7rector counted the votes and state� the results were as follows: Mr. Bruce Petersen was appointed for the term expiring 4-1-77, replac�ng Robert L Erickson, who resigned. Mr Michael D. Paripovich was appointed for the term expiring 4-1-76, replacing Mary Martin, who resigned. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to appoint Mr. Bruce Petersen for the term expiring 4-1-77 and Mr. Michael Partpobich for the term expiring 4-1-76, to the Environmental Quality Commission. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt Upon a voice vote, a71 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously P40TION by Councilwoman Kukowski to request the Environmental Quality Commiss�on to also utilize the other applicants for various sub-committees Seconded by Council man Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, h1ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously MOTION was made by Councilman Starwalt to appoint Barbara Hughes to the Cable TV Commission replacing Tom Myhra, for the term expiring 4-1-77 Seconded b,y Councilwoman Kukowski Upon a voice Vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. -� � r � � REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEP1BER 1, 1975 PAGE 6 Mayor Nee appointed Jean Schell to the Police Commission for the term expirtnq 4-1-78, replacing Wilbur Wh�tmore. Councilman Starwalt concurred. 'Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, P1ayor flee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE N0. 604 FOR REZONING REOUEST: ZONING Mayor Nee sa�d basically this is a rezoning request to bring the zo m ng in compl�ance with its present use. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the second reading and adopted �Jrdinance No. 604 Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING CORRESPONDENCE FROP1 THE CATV COMMISSION REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE Mr. Mark Scott, Chairperson for the Fridley Cable Commission said that his comments on this are summed up in his letter of November 21, 1975 to Mayor Nee and the City Council. He said we have received estimates from two attorneys One would require $50.00 per hour and the other $25.00 per hour. They said that tt would be very difficult to put a price at this time, without having more specifics and knowing the amount of t�me involved. Mr Scott said he felt it would be advisable to put a ceiling on the amount alloted for this, rather than proceed at an hourly rate. He explained that they had $8;800 left in the Perfor- mance 6on�1 ±o use for regulations through the Commission and Council He said he didn't think it would take anywhere near that amount for this task to 6e per- formed at this time. Mayor Nee asked what kind of ceiling would be reasonable. Mr Scott suggested somewhere between $500 to $800. The City Attorney asked if they would be using two attorneys. Mr. Scott sa�d that both attorneys have shown considerable interest. One has the expertise in FCC and the other on local le�iel of cable TU. He explained that they do know each other, and possibl�� something could 6e worked out between the two of them. Mayor Nee said that it would be the FCC we are basically concerned with. The City Manager said perhaps he should point out that we have about $8,000 00 from the tm tial fee of $25,000 00. This is correct, except that we have already commited this money to other expenditures. He said he thinks if we are talking about $500.00, the question is, if it is important enough, and Council wants to commit it, the money could be made available. However, to say that $8.000.00 is not true. The coscs of all the functions of Cable TV must have next year a portion of that $8,500, which ts probably $6,000 plus revenue cominq from the Cable TV for this year"s operation, is budgeted for next year. The revenues are not to the level that are meeting Administrative costs. P4ayor Nee asked what the pro,7ected budget is for 1975. The City Manager said approximately $4,000 00. $500.00 �s a cost that could be worked out if you want to commit that kind of money l��e had budqeted $10,000 00 for t M s year, but we didn"t get the revenue expected from the Cable TV, plus the City's operation cost has not been as high as they expected. Activities have be.n low, our total expenditure up to now has only been in the neigh6orhood of $3,000.00. That is why we have $6,000.00 left for next years use Mayor Nee said that he assumed what they were puzzled about was the definition of gross subscribers revenue on which the 5% applies. Is paid TV a regular subscriber service C A T V. says the FCC has already ruled that it is not a regular subscriber service Mr. Scott explained that is one point Another question pertains to what the franchise has prov�ded G'TU with and that is what they have to provide the City with in the way of services, or do they ,7ust have right of way and can use the Cable any way they want The City Attorney said he could recommend that the Council set $1,D00.00 as a ceiling price for these legal ser•✓�ces. He felt it doubtful to hire a qualified attorney to do anything in depth for anything less than that. � � , �� i ;� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 1975 PAGE 7 Mayor Nee said that would also be his sense, and we have a concrete request, and we have the money in the budget. He asked Mr. Scott if he would agree to the suggestion of setting a maximum of $1,000 OD and work out something between both attorneys Mr. Scott said that he would MOTIDN by Councilwoman Kukowski to set a maximum amount of $1,0OO.L�Q authoriz�ng legal assistance as requested by CATV Commissior, and suggest they try arid work � someth�ng out between the two attorney"s interested, but to only employ one attorney. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously The City Attorney requested copies of transactions be sent him and the City Manager CONSIDERATION OF RECEIUING AND AWARDING WORKMEN"S COMPENSATION INSURANCE BI� The Finance Director referred to the letter in the Agenda from Bachman-Anderson, Inc. who is the consultant for the Workmen's Compensation Insurance. He further ex- plained that the Ctty let bids for this Insurance for one or three year periods. The Company that bid had four basic plans The Consultant has recommended that the City concentrate on the Retention Plan for one reason, the amounts paid for Workmen's claims have risen considerably in the last year and tied into th�s is that companies have been ordered to raise their base rate a certain amount But our consultant feels that this is probably not enough to cover what this extra cost is going to be Another reason he is recommendinq that we look at the Retention Plan, which maybe carries less risk than some of the other plan, but we would get some of the base benefits. This Plan is on page 5B of the Agenda. The Finance Director further explained that in thts plan the amount we pay will depend on our actual experience, and our experience has been good He said he believes in the past three years, there was between 20% and 30% loss ratio The � percentage of three years loss ratio from 5% to 50% maximum tl�ey take into con- sideration in computing our charges Mr. P. A. Shanley, lfice-President of Bachman-Anderson, Inc stated that ou�� maximum premium could run anywhere from $48,955 to $100,953 , 6ased on current rates as set by our State and based on our current payroll. Mr Shanley further explained that they are not requesttng any clients to no to the Retrospective route at this time. He said actuarial figures dictated an increase in Workmen's Compensation premiums because of increased benefits in the State of Minnesota. They suggest, he said, to have the Retention Plan and we can penetrate some of the savings and at the same time, get our premium discount and our dividend. He said after complete analysis, they felt that the best plan is the Retention Plan offered by U.S.F. & G. Company, b�d by two agencies This is a three year period btd. Factors established for three years, rate establtshed by the State and the payrolls will be established by us Councilman Starwalt said he believed he understood what P4r. Shanley is suggesting. Certain assumpttons they can make, but he doesn't know what our payroll will be and if salary ir�creases rise, it will affect that figure The Financial Dtrector said that if our losses for the next three years run the same as they have for the last three years, we wtll pay less under the Retention Plan than on a flat dividend plan, however, no one can guarantee that � The Finance Director told the Council that �f they were going to consider the Retent�on Plan, there was an Agent present who is wtth the Green Tree Agency, Inc for Transcontinental Brokers, and he is located in the City. The Agent, representing Transcontinental, introduced himself to the Counctl, and said that he has worked with the City of Fridley in the past years, through another agency. He explained that he and his partner have gone into business themselves, and are representing Transcontinental 6rokzrs. _, i" _�4; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF �ECEMBER l, 1975 PAGE 8 MOTIDN by Co�mcilman Starwalt to concur with the Consultant"s recommendation and adopt the Retention Plan with the Transcontinental Brokers as agents. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously, RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER, 19, 1975 MOTIOM by Councilman Breider to receive the Planning Commission Minutes of Nov. 9, 1975. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE CHARTER CaMMISSIaN MINUTES OF OCTOBER 21 MOTION by Councilman fitzpatrick to receive the Charter Commission Minutes of October 21, 1975 Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF CONCERT BAND AT NATION'S BICEPITENNIAL Ms. Ellen Clark introduced herself to the Council, and said she a�as a mother of one of the members of the Columbia Heights Concert Band, and there were three other mothers present also She explained that the Co7umbia Heiqhts Concert Band was invited by the National B�centennial Committee to play a concert in Washington D. C, and that they were the only one"s asked in Anoka County. She said that since Fridley was part of District #13, she felt conftdent that Fridley would want to share in part with this honor. She presented a fact sheet which she said was given us by the children The Columbia Hetghts Board of Education has a1lowed the Concert Band members to conduct a ma,7or fund-rais�ng activity as well as accept donations from the community. Their Board also pledged $2,500 in support of the trip. Ms. Clark said that there are s�x children in the band that do live in Fridley. Councilman Bre7der asked what would we do when other districts come in and ask for $500.00 Once we donate to one, we are going to have to treat the other 3 districts alike Ms. Clark explained that all of the bands that are going to be asked to go, are already inv�ted. The City Atturney stated that this request was similar to the request made earlier, and from a legal standpoint he would want to ci�eck with the League of Women Voters and the Attorney �eneral"s Office to see if they feel this sort of donation is a legal use of the tax money. This is not the same as going to a School Board where they have complete ,7urisdiction. The Council can only use the money for ligiti- mate public purposes He said this may be border line, but that he is troubled from a legal sense He also said he did not mean to indicate that this was not a worthwhile pro,7ect, as he feels it is However, he would like to have some time to check the legalities of the donation. MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to table this item until the Meeting of Decem6er 8, 1975, so the City Attorney can check the legalities of the donation Seconded by Councilman Breider Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unam mously CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OPPOSING HOUSE FILE NO 1867 REGARDING THE ELECTRONIC UOTING SYSTEM. The Finance Director explained that this Resolution is the intent to be pre- sented at a hearing at 3.00 P,M �ecember 9, 1975 in Room 81 at the State Capital regardinq a proposed bill which would, among other things prohibit the further use of electrom c systems. He said we have had good luck with the system and are satisfied with it, and can see no reason to ban it"s use. At this time, he said he does not know of any other system but if another system comes alang, the City can choose whatever system they want. LJ � � LJ REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 1975 PAGE 9 Mayor Nee said he sees no reason to outlaw them, unless a study shows something is wrong with it. MOTION hy Councilman Breider to adopt Resolution opposing House File No 1867 regarding the Electronic Voting System. Seconded by Counc�lman F�tzpatrick. � Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CLAIMS: MDTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve cla�ms as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee de- clared the motton carrted unanimously. LICENSES. MOTION to approve Licenses as submitted by Counc�lwoman Kukowski Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ESTIMATES: MOTION by Councilman Breider to approve Estimates as subm�tted Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. A�JOURNMENT: MOTION was made to close the meeting by Councilman Breider Seconded by Council- � man Fitzpatrick. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously, and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of December 1, 1975 closed at 11:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, �r�C. �� ` � � -t �y.r�L Helen Fagin Secretary ta the City Council Date Adopted: (a—fs �S � � �,��' ����C�z;.2`� �i���� William �. Nee� Mayor _, �� Y