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10/25/1976 - 00014698r� � `l , �'� THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRTDLEY CITY COUPlCIL OF OCTOBER 25, 1976 The Regular Meetrnq of the Fridley City Council of October 25, 1976 was called to order at 7:42 p m, by Mayor Nee PLEQGE OF ALLEGIANCE. P1ayor Nee led the Counctl and the audience in saying the Pledc�e of Alleq�ance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MEP4BERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT APPROVAL OF MIfdUTES: Councilman F�tzpatrick, Councilman Starwalt, Councilwoman Kukowski, Councilman Hamern�k, and Mayor Nee None PUBLIC HEARING MEETINC OF SE^TEPI6ER 20, 1976. MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to aporove the mtnutes of the Public Hearin� Pleetinn of the Fridley City Council as submitted Seconded by Councilman Hamern�k. Upon a vo�ce vote, all vot�n� aye, Playor Nee declared the mot�on carr�ed unam mously REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINf, OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1976 Councilwoman Kukowsk� stated that she would like to amend the minutes; page five, � second and third paragraphs should be reversed to read as follows P40TION by Councilwoman Kukowski to receive Pet�tion No 15-1976 for street liqht, not a traffic sign, and P10TIOfV by Councilman Hamer m k to rece�vP Petition No 16-1�76 requesting stop signs. � MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to approve the minutes as corrected 5econded by Councilwoman Kukowskt. Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mavor Plee declared the motion carried unanimously REGULAR COUNCIL MEETIPIG OF OCTOBER 4, 1976• MOTION by Counctlwoman Kukowski to approve the minutes as submitted Seconded by Councilman Hamerm k Upon a voice vote, all votinn aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously ADOPTION OF AGENDA: MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to ado�t the aaenda as submitted Seconded by Councilman Hamerm k. Upon a voice vote, all votin� aye, Mayor PJee declared the motion carried unanimously OPEN FORUM, VISTTORS Mayor Nee then asked if there was anyone �n the audience who wished to speak to the City Council with the excPption of P1r Ed 4Jilmes, and there was no response Mayor Nee made reference to a citizen of Fridley, whose name and address he did not have, who approached the Playor and expressed his annoyance as to the way he received a notice from the City The notice was s�rnethinq to the effect of "pay for the meter in five days or else." Mr. Brunsell, Finance Director, stated that there is a standard form that is sent out and his office would look into the matter f�ayor Nee stated that perhaps the gentleman needs the notice ex�lained to him, as it had not been explained to him and this was the qentleman's complaint. Mr. Ed Wilmes, 6350 Riverview Terrace, then snoke reaardrna the requ�sition he had for reward signs at the Islands of Peace He stated that he bel�eved the Folice and the Parks and Recreation Departments were doing all the�i can, but he felt �� still was not enough. Mayor Nee stated that he received sunctestions that it would be desirous for the , .v� REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 1°76 PAGE 2 matter to be routed to the Parks and Recreation Comm�ssion. Councilwoman Kukowski then stated that it was her feelinn that one s�qn for now could be posted at the Islands of Peace and that the Parks and Recreation Commission should have somethino to do with th�s Councilwoman Kukowski also mentioned that since P1r Wilmes feels very stronaly about th�s, that perhaos the one s�an could be nosted now and see what hapoens Councilman Fitznatrick stated that he anreed with Councilwoman Kukowski and if this is a nood idea for the Islands of Peace, it minht be a qood idea for � other areas and it should then be referred to the Parks Department. However, he believed that a sign for t!�e time be�nn would not hurt since so many are concerned about the vandalism at the Islands of Peace. Councilman Starwalt then raised the question of whose stnn -- a Cit.V slan with the City responsible, or a Foundation si�n an th the Foundation resnonsible� P1r. Uhlmes responded that the Citv has r�ade an anreement for fire nrotectton, police protection and so forth for the Islands of Peace. The Foundation is nayrna insurance on the land and he sooke to the insurance oeonle this date and ufas advised that they were in total aareement That Uthatever is done, they taere willin� to try it. Mayor f�ee ther, asked P9r ld�lmes if the insurance comnany had any information on how these things work and P1r l�lilmes replied that they would have the information ava�lable tomorrow as to how the oolic,y should read P1r. Nasim Oureshi, City Planaqer, then stated that a reutard si�n would 6e posted offerino a$100 reward for inforr�ation leadrnn to the arrest or conviction of anyone who commtts destruct�on or vandalism on the Islands of Peace He further stated that the siqn wou7d be tr�ed on tV�is bas�s and reviewed from time to time. There would also be a te7e�hone number aiven to cal7, which f1r. l�l�lr�es aqree v�ould be h�s number f4r 4lilmes then asked U�hich entrance would the stnn be �osted at, and f1r Oureshi stated at the Stevenson School area entrance. Mr 4ltlmes then commented that this would be agreeable and thanked the City Council for their considerations tn this � reaard t9r. Oureshi also stated to Mr Wilmes and the Council that there would be $lIIG paid to Mr f�inder for interest o�ved him, usinn �31 26 which is available in the Islands of Feace Funds, and there will be less than �99 defictt tn tnat Fund, which the City hore that the Islands of Peace Foundation will re�lace in the near future Mr. Qureshi also stated that his reaso m nn for mentionm a this was �ust to make the Council aware of Che sttuation and a motion was probably not necessary. ORDIfdAP10E N0. 623 - STREET AND ALLEY VACATIOPI SAV '�76-05 BY ASSURAPJCE "1A�lUFACTURING COMPAPJY, 7753 BEECH STREET, VACATIOP! OF UTILITY Fl�1D DRAINACE EAS�f1EPIT MOTIOfJ by Councilman Hamerm k to waive the second readinn of Ordinance P�o. 623 and adopt it on the second readina, and publtsh Seconded by Councilman Starwalt. Upon a voice vote, all vot�n�i aye, Playor PJee declared the motion carried unanimously. ORDIfdANCE NO 62�I - ADOTIflG THE I3UDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1977 f10TI0N by Councilman Starwalt to wa�ve the reatlinn of Ordtnance No. 524 and adopt it on the second readinq, and ru6lish Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatr�ck. Uoon a vo�ce vote, all votinn ave, Mavor PJee declared the motion carried unanimously. ORDTNANCE PJO. 625 - AMEPaDIflC THE CITY CHARTEF OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY P10TI��! by Councilman Ilamerm k to wa�ve the reading of Ordinance No 625 and adopt � �t on the second read�nn, and nu6lish Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowskt. Upon a voice vote, all votinn aye, �1ayor Plee declared the motton carried unanimously NFW BUSIPIESS• CCi;SIG�RATION OF VFW POST �'363 REOUEST TO USE BIfdGO FUP��S FOR THEIR BUILDING PROGRAM I�J� I EAD OF FOR COP1h1UNITY PROJECTS f1ayor fJee asked the audience �f there was anyone nresent to discuss the matter and there was no response Councilman Starwalt then raised the questions of how REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 1976 P�sE s b d ' thts would apply to the future aspirations of the American Lenion Club and how would other non-profit bingo operators flt into this. Councilman Starwalt stated that he needed to know the answers to these questtons before he could make a decision on the subject. Counc�lwoman Kukowsk� stated that she as well as the C�ty Counc�l were all in agreement as to where the Leqion's monies are snent, etc , and similar problems will undoubtedly develop with other �roups �MDTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to table the UFW Post �363 request. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a vo�ce vote, a71 votinn ave, P7avor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � � RECEI�IPJG THE P1INUTES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COPIMISSIOfJ �1EETIPJG OF OCTOBER 6, 1976 MOTION by Councilman Fttzpatrtck to receive the minutes of the C�v�l Service Commission Meeting of October 6, 1976 Seconded bV Councilwoman Kukowskt Upon a vo�ce vote, al7 votrna aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carried unanimously RESOLUTION N0. 111-1976 - AUTHORIZTNG AP�D DIRECTING THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASSESSPIEPJTS ON OUTLOT H. INNSBRUCK NORTH ADDITION. AND APPORTIONIfJG INTO INNSBRUCK NORTH TOWNHOUSE P1r. Marvin Brunsell, F�nance Director, briefly stated reqardinn this that assessments were being taken on a qiven ptece of property and dividing it upon that same property using the same formula as the oriqinal assessment roll MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to adopt Resolution No 111-1976 Seconded by Council- woman Kukowsk�. llpon a votce vote, all vottn� aye, h1ayor Nee declared the motton carried unanimously APPOINTMENT - CITY EMPLOYEE. NAP1E Raymond M. Leek 3942 Russel Avenue No. �9pls., P1n. 55412 POSITTON Plannrn� Aide SALARY EFFECTIUE DATE �971 October 12, per 1976 P1onth P.EPLACES Howard Mattson MOTION by Councilman Starwalt to aoprove the a��ointment of Raymond Leek Seconded by Councilman Hamerm k. Upon a voice +rote, all votinq ave, Playor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES: MOTION by Councilman 5tarwalt to approve in the L�cense Clerk's office Seconded vote, all votinq aye, P1ayor Nee declared ESTIMATES N D.H. Asphalt Co , Inc. 5400 N.UI Industry Avenue Anoka, P1tnnesota 553Q3 the licenses as submitted and as on file by Councilwoman Kukowski Upon a voice the motion carried unam mously. FINAL Estimate No 4 �or Street Improvement Pro,7ect ST 1976-1 and Mum cipal State Aid Street Ii�provement Pro,7ect ST 1976-2 Weaver, Talle & Herrick 316 East Matn Street Anoka, Minnesota 55303 For Services Rendered as City Attorney for Sentember, 197E $24,952 59 $ 1,�53 25 �- REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 1976 Smith, Juster, Feikema, Chartered 1250 Builders Exchanae 6uildinq Minneapolis, Minnesota 55n02 For Services Rendered as Prasecutor for September, 1976 PAGE a $ 2,122J5 MOTION by Councilman Hamerm k to approve the estimates as submitted Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski Upon a voice vote, all vot�nq aye, P4ayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimousl,y ADJDURPdP1ENT P10TION by Councilman Hamern�k to ad,7ourn the meetina Seconded b�i Councilwoman Kukowsk� Upon a voice vote, all votinn aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unam mously and the Reqular Meetin� of the Fridley City Council of October 25, 1976 ad,7ourned at 8 15 a m Respectfully submitted, � /> J��.,� C ,��, Dorothy C Green Secretary to the City Counctl Approved ,/� /�-�( ��.vv� � \ William J fdee Ma,yor � � �