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03/21/1977 - 00014575� � THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL DF MARCH 21, 1977 The Reqular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of March 21, 1977 was called to order at 7 38 P.M. by Mayor Nee. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE• Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CRLL: MEMBERS PRESEP�T. MEMBERS ABSENT: APPROUAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Nee, Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilman Hamernik, Councilman Schneider, and Councilwoman Kukowski None PUBLIC HEARING MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14. 1977 MOTION by Counc�lwoman Kukowski to approve the m�nutes as presented Seconded by Councilman Hamer m k. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1977 MOiION by Councilman Hamerntk to approve the minutes as presented Seconded by Councilman Schneider Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 7, 1977 MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the minutes as presented, with the sttpulation that the tape for this meeting 6e preserved. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carr�ed unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mayor Nee requested an item be added, "Consideration of a Request From the Springbrook Nature Foundation Regarding C�ty Mailing," Councilwoman Kukowski requested an item, "�iscussion of the Teen Center" be added MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM, VISITORS• There was no response from the audience on this item OLD BUSINESS �CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL 0 TABLE� 3/7/77 • EST BY BERKELEY PUMP, 181 ELY STREET N E Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, outlined eight recommendations which the Staff felt minimized some of the concerns expressed by the Counc�lmembers. There were as follows• (1) Applicant would install a four foot cyclone fence along the length of the property on the west side for about 325 feet, (2) Building setback would be varted from 100 feet to 83 feet for the front yard and from 25 feet to 15 feet for the rear yard, (3) Landscaping and berming would 6e installed with the new build�ng construction; (4) Sprinkler system for the build�ng, (5) Sprinkler sys�em for the iawns (6) Existing storage area wouid only be used on a temporary basis and no r - s�`�i� REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 21, 1977 PAGE 2 material would be stored h�gher than the existing fence, (7) Land coverage be not more than 35°� for the total structures on new northerly parcel; and (8) All of the properiy be under one ownership and tf the owner wishes to sell any portton, it would requ�re approval of the City Council. P1r. Qureshi felt consideration should be given for granting the variance, if the above requirements are met Mr Snead, representing Berkeley Pump, indicated the requirements would be acceptable to their company and they have compromised to hopefully obtain approval of the variance. Councilman Fitzpatrick questioned the coverage of 35% of the lot,which Mr. Qureshi stated represents coverage of the newly acquired property. Councilman Fitzpatrick also questioned the outsic�e storage being used on a temporary basis. Mr. Snead stated there may be a need, from time to time, to use the outside storage when they become overcrowded with stock. The outside storage would then be used on a temporary basts until there is an ad,7ustment in their stock levels. Mr. Snead stated in reference to Item 6 regarding the storage area, he understands this refers to the storage area presently existing which would be used only on a temporary basis, if needed. He wished to clarify, howevPr, this u�ould not prevent outside storage in another area, if the requirements of the City Code are met. Counc�lman Fitzpatrick stated he felt it was understood the storage area referred to in the recommendation is the exist�ng storage by the street and present building. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendatton of the Appeals Commtsston and approve the variance request from Berkeley Pump for a var�ance from 100 feet to 83 feet in the front yard and a variance from 25 feet to 15 feet in the rear yard, sub,7ect to the petitioners agreement with the eight recommendattons outlined 6y the C�ty Staff. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF APPROUAL OF FINAL PLAT SUBDIVISION P.S. #76-05, IPlNSBRUCK NORTH REPLAT 3R� A�DITION, BY DARREL A FARR DEVELOPMENT CORP , GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SI�E OF EAST BAVARIAN PASS AND SOUTH OF MEISTER ROAD TABLE� 12/20/76 Mayor Nee stated this item had been tabled on December 20, 1976 to allow for future negottattons 6etween the developer and the Townhouse Association, who had raised ob,7ections to this replat. Counc�lman Schneider stated he has contacted Mr Lindstrom, President of the Townheuse Associat�on, and received information that, at this point, no agreement has been reached between the Assoc�ation and the developer. Mr Tom Colbert,Assistant Engineer, stated the developer has been contacted and he �ndicated he wished to withdraw his request, since no agreement has been reached with the Townhouse Association Mayor Nee explained this request was a plat revision proposed by the developer and met w�th opposition 6y the Townhouse Association as it would encroach upon public land. Counc�lman Schneider stated he understands the developer has agreed to sell some townhouses with two garages, w�th the understanding when he gets to the 5f.h Addrtion, he will request to replat some additional land. � I LJ ' M�TION by Councilman Schne�der to deny the request from the �arrel A Farr Development � Corporation, P S. #76-05, for replat of Innsbruck North 3rd Addition. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carrted unanimously. Mr. �ohn L�ndstrom, Pres�dent of the Townhouse Association, stated the Townhouse Assoc�ation's ob,7ect�on to tM s replat. He indicated the Association wishes to deny the Farr Corporation the ability to build more garages than were platted, as it would encroach on public land. He stated the developer has sold a dwelling um t with two garages although only one garage was allowed for each dwelling unit He explained this shifts the problem as the developer will have to move the garages from Block 5 to Block 6, etc., so when he builds to the end of the 3rd Addition, it would be necessary to take some land from the 5th Addttion for garages and againthe problem of encroachment comes �nto focus. REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 21, 1977 PAGE 3 He stated the Board of Directors of the Townhouse Associat�on passed a resolution and the City will rece7ve a copy and requested this resolution be filed so when this problem again arises, the resolution wi11 be on record. 2- ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 505 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE ENTITLED "BICYCLE �Mr Qureshi stated the fee for impounded bic,ycles has been removed since the first reading and the wording added that the Police Department shall make a reasonable effort to contact the oam er. MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to waive the second reading of the ordinance adopt it on the second reading and publish. Seconded by Councilman Schnedier Councilman Schneider felt the third paragraph under Sect�on 5Q5.07 should be changed from "Bicycle lanes" to "BikewayiWalkway lanes" and add "andior pedestrians" to the end of this sentence. The thtrd paragraph would then read as follows "B�keway/Walkway lanes, whtch are separate and dtstinct areas of the roadway marked and set astde for use by bicyclists and/or pedestrians," MOTION by Councilman Schneider to amend the with the amendment of the third paragraph of Sectlon 5Q5.07 as stated. Seconded by Councilman Hamer m k. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously UPON A VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION TO A�OPT ORDINANCE N0. 642 Establishinq Chapter 505 of the Fridley City Code Entitled "Bicycle Regulations" and Repealing the Present Chapter 505 Entitled "Bicycle Registration" in its Entirety, as amended, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously NEId BUSINESS: �CONSIDERATION OF FINAL APPROVAL OF INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND ISSUE--$1,500,OD0 FOR SAFETRAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION PROJECT TION N0. 28-1977 - AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE E BONDS UNDER THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTP,IAL DEV ,E ROJECT Mr. Herrick, Ctty Attorney, stated he has reviewed the lease and bond papers and would recommend the Council consider the adoption of this resolution. He stated, if plans proceed as proposed, all payments will be made or the lease and the bonds will eventually be retired. If this did not happen, it is understood the revenue produced from the pro�ect is pledged to pay the bonds and the City itself will not be liable. He explained a lot split and variance wtll be necessary and representatives of Safetran will be making applicat�on for these items. Mr pon Lavor, Production Manager and Pro�ect Engineer, expla�ned Safetran would be adding 72,000 square feet to their existing building. He stated they were conscious of the energy conservation and their proposed heatinq system would have two large water storage tanks underground with electr�c boilers. These boilers wtll be used to heat the water in the tanks during the electric company's off-peak hours Two Onan generators will be added in order to have their own source of power, when �necessary. Mr LaVor further explained their system will be designed so that solar panels could be used at some future date. With the expansion, Mr. Lavor indicated they expect to eventually hire about lOD new employees. Mayor Nee stated the proposal for the industrial revenue bonds would give Safetran a tax exempt status on the bonds. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Reso1ution No. 28-1977 Authorizing the Sale and Issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds Under the Minnesota Mum cipal Industrial Development Act to Finance a Pro�ect Thereunder, Secured by Payments to be Received Pursuant to a Lease and a Mortgage of the Pro�ect and a Pledge and Assignment of the City's Interest in the Lease and Payments Thereunder to a Trustee, and Designat�ng the City Representative for the Pro�ect Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously � REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 21, 1977 PAGE 4 MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary documents in con,7unction with the Industrial Reverue Bonds Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayor fJee declared the motion carried unanimously. CDNSIDERATIDN OF APPROVAL DF FINAL PLAT SUBDIVISION P S. #,76-12, TARGET ADDITION, BY POP SHOPPES OF AMERICA, INC , BEING A REPLAT OF PROPERTY GENERALLV LOCATED SOUTH OF I.694, WEST OF TH 65, NORTH OF 53RD AVENUE AN� EAST OF TARCET PARKING LOT. , Mr. Tom Colbert, Assistant Engineer, reauested the Council consider final plat approval on Subdiv�sion P S ,�`r76-12, Target Addition as ftled by Pop Shoppes of America, Inc. He stated approval was recommended iaith the following stipulations. (1) Agreement and/or easements shall be executed for the street, utility and drainage easement prior to recording the plat, (2) Access road ad,7acent to the West side of the plat, on the Tarqet Parking lot, would be constructed with development of the Pop Shoppes, including pured in-place concrete curbing, surfactng and landscaping, (3) Concrete curb�ng ad,7acent to the lots South of Pop Shoppes to be installed upon development, but in no case, later than September, 1979; (4) The remainder of the Target parking lot, includinq landscaping, poured concrete curbing and parkinq aisle treatment would be completed on a scheduled 6asis no later than September, 1979 and a landscape plan is is to be received prior to the recording of the plat; and (5) A performance bond, payable to the City, �s to be executed covering the cost of the access road and parking lot �mprovements, to be enforceable for the improvement schedule time period Mr. Colbert stated the City has requested the add�tion of permanent drainaqe and utility easements to protect the water mains and any future drainage problems and Dayton-Hudson Corporation was in agreement with all the stipulations. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the F�nal Plat Subdivision P.S. ,#76-12, Target Addition as filed by Pop Shoppes of America, Inc., with the stipulations as outlined above. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowskt. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, � Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. HEAP.ING ON BARTENDER'S LICENSE FOR MICHAEL W. PENDY, GEORGE IS IN FRIDLEY RESTAURANT MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to open the hearing on cons�deration of a bartender's license for Michael Pendy. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously and the hearing opened at 8:35 P.M. Off�cer Duncan of the Fridley Police Department presented the findings of the Police Department relative to Mr Pendy's application for a bartender's license He stated, in the application for this license, Mr. Pendy failed to answer questions regard�ng the item on arrests. He was then contacted �nd Mr. Pendy stated he had been arrested once in Brooklyn Park. The Police Department, in continuing their investi9ation, contacted the Brooklyn Park Police Department Their records indicated Mr. Pendy had been arrested in Brooklyn Park for obstructinq leqal process and resisting arrest. Officer �uncan stated this informat�on has been submitted in letter form to Public Safety Director, Jim Hill Mr Herrick, City Attorney, suggested copies of this letter be made available to the Councilmembers and to Mr. Pendy, if he so desires a copy. Officer Duncan continued to explain the circumstances resulting in Mr Pendy's arrest which involved a domestic situation where Mr. Pendy's wife signed a complaint and Police Officers were sent to Mr Pendy's residence. As a result of incidences which � took place when the officers arrived, Mr Pendy was arrested and charged with obstructing legal process and resisting arrest. Mayor Nee question how thie ir�formation relates to the City Ordinance. Off�cer Duncan explained the ordinance requires Mr Pendy to obtain a bartender's license to dispense l�quor �n the C�ty, and a background check is required Mayor Nee questioned tf the ordinance prohibits the employment of a person with such a record as Mr. Pendy's. Officer Duncan stated it may indicate to him the pro6lem Mr. Pendy had with the Brooklyn Park Police �epartment could be contributed to the consumption of alcohol and betng a bartender at an establishment may lead to a similar situation REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 21, 1977 PAGE 5 Mr. Pendy stated it was an oversight on his part tn not filling out the portion of the application relating to arrests. He stated the facts leading to his arrest �nvolved a personal domestic problem He indicated the Brooklyn Park Police report does not say he was intox�cated, but that there was a smell of alcohol. He stated, at the time of the arrest, he was havtng family problems and the charge was dropped by his wife. �He indicated he had no intentions of hiding the fact he was arrested and the Brooklyn Park Police Officers were trying to enter his apartment, whtle he was w�lling to talk with them tn the hallway. He stated he meant no harm to the Police Officers and while they were trying to move him away from the door, he was choked, and in attem�ting to get air, did shove a Police Officer Mr. Pendy stated his previous work background which was at Johnsiville Meat Packing and at University Park as a bouncer and also a 6artender Mr. Anthony Nicklow, representing George Is In Fridley, stated he has had no problems with Mr. Pendy since his employment, he gets along well with the customers, is prompt> and he is pleased with his work. Councilman Fitzpatrick felt there �aas a difference in circumstances whereby they are considering a bartender's license for someone who is already employed in the field vs. considering a license for someone who wants to enter the field MOTION by Councilman Fttzpatr�ck to close the public heartnq Seconded by Counc�l- woman Kukowski. Motion was ruled out-of-order by Mayor Nee since it was not asked if other persons in the aud�ence had any comments. Councilman Schne�der questioned Mr. Pendy if he was in complete control of his senses at the time of his arrest. Mr. Pendy indicated he had been drink�ng, and was not � in complete control or else he would *not be in this pred�cament Mr Herrick, City Attorney, stated, in discussing th�s matter with Mr. Hill, he indicated one of his concerns was that apparently Mr. Pendy had showed a propensity for violence; and coupled with the fact that the application was not completed, felt he could not recommend the granting of thelicense. Therefore, it ts before the Council for a heartng Mr. Herrick stated, bastcally, there is concern w�th the `act that licenses should not be allowed to persons who imay not be a61e to control their temper, particularly in a bartender's job. Mr. Pendy stated, when he was working for Spring Lake Park at University Park, he cooperated with the Police Department in keeping down disturbances in the bar He suggested the Spring Lake Park Pol�ce Depar�ment 6e contacted Officer Duncan indicated a check would be made with his former employers and the Spring Lake Park Police Department and tnformation received would be furnished to Mr. Pendy and the Council MOTION by Councilman Fttzpatrick to continue this heartng to the next regular Council meeting Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a vo�ce vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously Councilman Hamerm k asked Mr. Nicklow from George Is In Restaurant if �t was common practice for them not to require their barcenders to obtain a license if they were �hired in the middle of the year. Mr Nicklow stated he was not aware they had to be submitted at the time they were employed. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE This ordinance was discussed by the Council with various questions raised on several sections of the ordinance. Some of the questions raised were on kennels, distance of dog runs from building structures, number of animals being kept at a residence which constitute a kennel, and incentive for neutering of animals, which is not included or part of the ordinance at this time MOTION by Counc�lman F�tzpatrick to dtscuss this ordinance at the Conference Meeting on March 28, 3977 Seconded by Councilman Hamerm k. *as am ended 4/18/77 J� REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 21, 1977 PAGE 6 Mr. Nick Garaffa, 6750 Monroe Street, commented on Section 302 03, Nuisance, Items 4 and 6 of the ordinance. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MOTION, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed una m mously Mr Herrick suggested the Animal Control Off�cer be present at the Conference Meetinq to answer any questions the Council may have reqarding this ordinance � RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 9, 1977 Counctlman Schneider raised the point of adv�stng residents, when receiving a notice of public hearing on plats, that if the plat is approved, it could result in assess- ments to the� r- pr•operty He cited the case of the Deleier Addition plat where he felt residents were unaware this plat would result in assessments to their property. Councilman Schneider indicated he did not want to put the Planning Commission in the position of answering questions on assessments, 6ut felt res�dents should be aware there may be an assessment involved. The City Attorney, Mr Herrick, suqgested possibly the not�ce of hearing before the Council could contain information to th�s effect. The City Manager, Mr. Qureshi, indicated if t M s is a concern on the Council's part and they feel strongly, information to indicate the plat may result in assessments could 6e contained �n the hearing notices before the Council. This matter will be handled by the City adm� m stration. MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to receive the minutes of the Pianning Commisslon Pieeting of March 9, 1977 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a votce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE CHARTER COMPIISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 15, 1977 � MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to rece�ve the minutes of the Charter Commission Meeting of February 15, 1977. Seconded by Counc�lman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSIDN MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24. 1977: The Council received the minutes of the Cable Television Commission Meeting of February 24, 1977 and considered the recommendation from the Corrrnission to send a staff repre- sentative to the Nation Convention in Chicago, April U- 20, 1977. Councilman Hamernik questioned the function of the Nation Cable Television Association. Mr. John B�ergen, from General Television, explained the National Association deals with shows, productions, some engineer�ng developments, and new merchandise on the market He felt �t was industrial related, but would g�ve a person an opportunity to talk with others �nvolved in cable television. Councilman Schne�der questioned if there was a similar association more consumer oriented and Mr. B,7ergen stated he was not aware of any others at this time. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, felt it may 6e helpful to o6tain an agenda for this convention for the staff's review. All Councilmembers felt it would be beneficial to send a staff representat�ve to this ' convention. MOTION 6y Councilman Schne�der to receive the minutes of the Cable Telev�sion Commission Meeting of February 24, 1977 Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously. Mayor Nee stated the Cable Telev�sion Commission reuqested a meeting with the Council on March 30, 7977 and all Councilmembers tndicated th�s was acceptable to them. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE POLICE CIVIL SERUICE COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 1977 MOTION by Counc�lman Hamernik to rece�ve the Police Civil Service Commission Minutes of February 9, 1977 Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motior� carried unam mously. REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 21, 1977 DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION REGARDING ELECTIONS (SENATE FILE 350) PAGE 7 The Council reviewed Senate F�le No. 350 and the memo rece�ved from the City staff under date of March 17, 1977 regarding this proposed law. Discussion was held on the points conta�ned in the bill and reference was also made to the timetable which would put a bind on the Ctty in order to comply �MOTI�JN by Councilman Schneider to table the Council's position on th�s bill indefinitely Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carrted unanimously It was requested the C�ty staff fur m sh Councilmembers with the mater�als subm�tted by the League regarding this bill. RESOLUTION N0. 29-1977 - EN�ORSING FINNNCING PLAN FOR 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM The Ctty Manager, Mr. Quresh�, stated th�s resolution encourages the M�nnesota Legislature to look on the telephone company gross ear m ngs tax as a source of revenue for the recurring costs of a state-wide 6asic 911 emergency telephone system MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution Mo 29-1977 Endors�ng F�nancing Plan for 911 Emergency Telephone System. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unaimously RESOLUTION N0. 30-1977 - AUTHORIZING COMBINING STORM SEWER PROJECT �120 WITH REVOLVING FUND: Mr. Marvin Brunsell, Ftnance Director, explained that storm sewer work has been completed to improve tax forfeit properties in the Marian Hills area in order to make the lots more salea6le. The work was assessed against the benefited property and funds expended will be returned to the City, when the properties are sold. Mr Brunsell explained, �because of the size of the pro,7ect, it is impract�cal to keep a permanent bond fund, therefore, adoptton of this resolution ts requested to com6ine Storm Sewer Pro,7ect No 120 with the Revolving Fund and to transfer $7,127.58 from the Revolving Fund to Pro,7ect No. 12D, and to transfer the assessments receivable from Pro,7ect No 120 to the Revolving Fund. MOTION 6y Councilwoman Kukowski to adopt Resolution No. 30-1977 Authorizing Combining Storm Sewer Pro,7ect #120 With Revolving Fund. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously. 31-1977 - ORDERING IMPROUEMENT AND FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS NND MOTION by Councilman Schnetder to adopt Resolution No. 31-1977 Ordering Improvement and Final Plans and Specifications and Estimates of Costs Thereof Sewer, Water and Sborm Sewer Improvement Pro,7ect �121. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowskt Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously. RESOLUTION N0. 32-1977 - TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SANiTARY SEWER VACUUM PUMP Mr. Tom Colbert, Assistant Engineer, requested the Council to consider adoption of this resolution to advert�se for bids for a sanitary sewer vacuum pump to be used in maintenance of the sewer system. He stated materials from the manholes �s presently being removed manually and with the purchase of the vacuum pump, it would allow the �City to more efficiently complete this work and also do preventative maintenance on the interceptor sewer lines. The estimated cost is 39,000 It is estimated the machine would pay for �tself w�thzn six months, taklnq �nto account the manhours tnvolved, and would allow more time to be spent on the interceptor lines Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, explained the machine has been checked and the City feels, with the purchase of this equipment, it would allow a high level of maintenance on the sewer system. MOTION by Councilman Hamerm k to adopt Resolut�on No 32-1977 to Advert�se for Bids for Sanitary Sewer Vacuum Pump. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 21, 1977 PAGE 8 Mr Nick Garaffa, 6750 Monroe Street, felt the C7ty is experimenting�with different types of equipment and first should have the backup materials. He ,Felt the Council was acting as a quasi-purchasing agent by approving the request for bids Mayor Nee indicated the amount of 7nformation they had received from the staff concern�ng this item, but that Mr. Garaffa's point was well taken. Mr Qureshi stated there are a number of new innovations the City is trying to min�mize , labor costs and the equipment is scrutim zed, as Mr. Garaffa,suggests. LICENSES: MDTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P�ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously, CLAIMS MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize payment of Claims No. 401 through 62D Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. , Councilman Schneider had a question on the claim numbers. Mr. Brunsell, Finance Director, stated the check numbers in the agenda are the pre-printed numbers on the checks. UPON A �OICE vOTE TAKEN ON THE MOTION, all vo�ing aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unam mously. CDMMUNICATIONS MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS AT MISSISSIPPI AN� T H 47: MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to receive ihe leiter from the Minnesota �epartmeni of ' Transportation regarding the pedestrian overpass at Mississippi Street and T.H. 47 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carrted unam mously. The City staff was requested to take note of the comments of the Department of Transportation regarding application through the Metropolitan Council for Federal aid in construction of an overpass. EST FROM SPRINGBROOK NATURE FOUP�DATION REGARDING CITY MAILING Mayor Nee stated a request was received from the Springbrook Nature Foundation for permission for them to include a flyer, with the City mailrng, to advertise their lecture series. Mayor Nee stated Springbrook Nature Foundation would pay any costs to include this flyer. Springbrook Nature Foundation felt the advertising would promote greater ticket sales and increase the revenue to the Foundation. Mayor Nee stated, because past practices have limited this mailing strictly to City information, the City Manager felt quidelines would be necessary if this mailing was allowed. This item, therefore, is before Counc�l for their action. Mr. Qureshi indicated he would like clear directton from the Council, if they wish to approve this mailing, so that they would know how to proceed. He felt, if this n�atling was approved, many other requests may be received resulting in a large volume of materials being sent with the C�ty mailing and thereby reductng the effectiveness of City mailing. Councilman F�tzpatrick didn't feel many organ�zat�ons would pursue this method of mailing because of the costs. � REGULAR MEET;NG OF MARCH 21, 1977 PAGE 9 Councilman Schneider felt there is concern on how to get people involved and how to communicate and fe1t this would help communications He shared the City Manager's concern a6out losing the effecttveness of the City mailinq, but felt it would not be used extensively Lecause of the cost. The City Attorney, 11r. Herrick, suggested possibly some space might be set aside in the City publicattion for orga m zations to announce upcoming events takinq place within the next several months. MOTION by Councilman Hamer m k to dtrect the City staff to contact the Springbrook Nature Foundation and in thts particular instance, they be allowed to mail their flyer w�th the City mailing, �f they w�sh to pay for all costs involved; and further, the City staff be instructed to investigate the suggestton of the City Attorney for a commum ty calendar in the City publication which would include notices of public events for non-profit orgam zations only, and be limited to one notice of an event per organizat�on Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motlon carried unan�mously. DISCUSSION - TEEPI CENTER Counctlwoman Kukowski reported the person they intended to hire as Dtrector of the Teen Center �s not able to accept the poslt�on. She indlcated they are hopzng to find a �irector as soon as possible Councilwoman Kukowski also requested the staff to check �nto the �nstallation of a telephone at the Teen Center. A�JOURNP9ENT. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regu1ar Meeting of the Fridley City Council of March 21, 1977 � ad,7ourned at 10 30 P.M Respectfully submitted, ,�) �h z � �i L�`i.d.. �, E��(,�iJ�.ti' Carole Haddad Secretary to the City Council Approved. as amended 4/18/77 � ��'��`� � _�'�\ William J Ne Mayor