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01/09/1978 - 00014302� � i0 THE P�INUTES DF THE REGULAR MEETIN6 OF THE FRIbLEY CITY COUNCIL OF JANUARY 9, 1978 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley Ctty Council was called to order at 7 30 p.m. by Mayor Nee. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL• MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Nee, Councilman Barnette, Councilman Schneider, Councilman Hamernik and Councilman Fitzpatrick None PUBLIC HEARING MEETING, �ECEMBER l2, 1977: MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to approve the mtnutes as presented. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. REGULAR MEETING. DECEMBER 19, 1977. MOTIDN by Councilman Schneider to approve the minutes as presented Seconded by Councilman Hamer m k. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. A�MINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO ELECTE� OFFICIALS City Clerk Marvin Brunsell issued the Oath of Office to Playor W�lliam Nee and Council- man-at-large Robert Barnette. As Councilman Barnette was a new member of the Council, Mayor Nee asked if he had any comments he wished to make. Councilman Barnette indicated he was very pleased and humble to represent the C�ty of Fridley He stated he had lived �n Fridley a long time and acceoted the challenge gratefully ADOPTION OF AGENDA� Councilman Schneider requested an item be added to consider a resolution to request Boccie Ball Sets from the League of Cities. Mayor Nee requested an item be added to discuss Central Dispatching and an item re- garding Dispositton of Donation to the Teen Center by the AM Vets. MDTION by Councilman Hamer m k to adopt the agenda with the a6ove amendments. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM, UISITORS� Mr. Pat Buckley, 54 Locke Lake Road, appeared before the Council regarding the or- � ganization of a Humane Society for Anoka County. Mr. Buckley also spoke in favor of contracting with Blaine Midway All Pets, Inc. for an�mal control services. Stnce this was one of the agenda items, Mayor Nee asked him to comment further when the matter came before Council. OL� BUSINESS ADVANCE OF $1,180 TO ISLANDS OF PEACE FOUNDATION (TABLE� NOUEf1BER 21, 1977) Mr. Jim Langenfeld, representin9 the Islands of Peace Foundation, presented the Council with a check in the amount of $700 in payment due the City. Mr. Ed Wilmes of the Islands of Peace Foundation stated the Ar�oka County P1rs. Jaycee's I u.� f� 0 REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 1978 PAGE 2 selected the Islands of Peace to receive the proceeds this year from the�r fund drive Mr. Wilmes stated this fund drive w�ll be held tn February at the Anoka-Ramsey Community College. He indicated he will be meeting tndividually with the different Mrs. Jaycee orga m zations in the County and wtll try to give assistance in this fund drive. Mr. W�lmes stated in recent weeks they have been meet�ng with various groups regarding assistance in order to obtain matching funds to get the grant from the State. Councilman Schneider quest�oned if the �700 had come from Prudent�al. Mr. Wilmes stated they received $1,D00 from Prudential, with $7D0 being used to repay the C�ty and �3D0 will be used for brochures and publicity. Mayor Nee asked if Mr. Wtlmes knew the anticipated amount the Islands of Peace would be receiving from the Mrs Jaycee's fund drive. Mr. 4Jilmes felt about $2,000 would be raised. Mr Brunsell, City Clerk, questioned if the Council wished this item brought 6ack to them at another date, since the Islands of Peace fund would still 6e in the red. Mayor Nee suggested perhaps a per�od of 90 days when tt could be brought back. Councilman Hamernik felt the City does have a contract and that some guidelines should be established regarding the financial status of the Islands of Peace Foundation. Mayor Nee stated, if they get the special legislation with the plan drawn for the matching funds, he felt the problem could pretty well be resolved as far as the land goes. Mr. Langenfeld felt it would be best at this time to wait for replies from the State regarding the grant He indicated there has been discussion by the Board of the Islands of Peace Foundation to appoint a f�nance individual to have better communica- tions between the Foundation and the Council. He indicated he would keep the Council advised in this regard. No further action was taken on this at this ttme. NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF FIRST REA�ING OF AN ORDINAidCE FOR SALE OF REAL ESTATE: P1r. Sobiech, Public Works Director, explained this ordinance would authorize the sale and sigm ng of the necessary contracts and deeds for the sale. Mr. Sobiech stated this sale would make the garage legal within the existing property and the City would then take over ownership of the shed. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded 6y Counc�lman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimousl_y. CONSI�ERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO CONTROL UNNECESSARY ENGIME NOISE AN� TIRE SQUEAL: Mr. Brunsell, City Clerk, stated a report was suhmitted to Council from Mr. James Hill, Public Safety Director, regarding this item. Three alternatives Mr. Hill felt should be considered at th�s time regard�ng such an ordinance were as follows: (1) No further considerat�on of establishing an ordinance and relying on existing State Statutes to cover the ma,7ority of cases, (2) adoption of the draft ordinance on proht6iting unreasona6le noise or acceleration which would be sim�lar to other commum ties; or (3) directing staff to do research in developing an ordtnance that has specific standards in the sub,7ect matter to guide law enforcement personnei. Councilman Schneider questioned the need for such an ordinance of this type and if the City is covered by the State Statutes. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, tndicated he had some reservations a6out the ordinance when it first came before Council. He felt it would be a difficult ordinance to enforce s�nce it requires a,7udgement decision on the part of the police officer. He felt, from the standpoint of obtainina a conviction, it was difficult to handle. Mayor Nee stated he gathered from Mr. Hill's memo there were sufficient laws, unless the City wanted to redefine a number of things. 1 1 � 1 REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 1978 PAGE 3 Mr. Herrick stated there are sufficient laws to take care of more serious episodes. Mr. Langenfeld, Chairman of the Environmental Quality Control Commission, stated they have reviewed a noise ord%nance and thought perhaps the engine noise could be encompassed within that ordinance. No further action was taken to proceed with this ordinance �ISCUSSION WITH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REP nnrno rni rr�rv nr rnrni rv. DING IJET LAND Councilman Schneider stated he had invited Mr. Harnack of the Department of Natural Resources to comment regarding the D.N R's position regarding the development of certain lots in Fridley owned by Mr. Harstad. Mr. Sob�ech, Public Works Director, stated Mr. Harstad had another meeting to attend and indicated he would be at the Council meeting around 8 30 p.m f4ayor Nee indicated the Council would consider this item after Mr Harstad arrived. ION N0. 1-1978 - �ESIGNATING FEBRUARY �4. 1978 AS SIGHT PRESERVATION DAY: Mr. Ken Krantz, representing the Fridley Lions Club, read a resolution to designate February 4, 1978 as Signt Preser�ation �ay and requested the Council consider adoption of this resolution. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 1-1978. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. As noted in the resolution, Mr. Krantz requested the area newspaper cooperate �n focusing attention on the ur9ent need to prevent blindness due to glaucoma ' and diabetes and that there would be a free screening climc in Apache Plaza Mall on February 4, 1978 at no cost to area residents RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 21, 1977 � MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the minutes of the Planning Comm�ssion Meeting of December 21, 1977. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Mayor Nee questioned the reference to "where things were at" on page 3, last paragraph of the minutes. He wondered if this was something in the deed regarding intoxicating liquor. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, indicated some research was done on the question when it came up about allowing or disallowing beer in City parks Mr. Herrick indicated he could research this further and review the deed. Councilman Schneider made reference to page 4 of the minutes regarding land acquisition. He felt it should be made clear the Parks and Recreation Commission budget is for operation of the Commission and theigeneral fund as budgeted would be for acquisition of land. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE POLICE COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 1977- MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to receive the minutes of the Police Commission P1eeting of November 16, 1977. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously CONSIDERATION OF COUNTER PROPOSAL REGARDING �ONATIONS BY BINGO OPERP,TORS Mayor Nee stated Mr. Bob Cook contacted him to see if he should be present thts evening regarding this item. Mayor Nee stated he indicated to him that this would be discussed at the Council's next Conference Meeting. *as amended January 23, 1978 _��I�ti� REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 1978 PAGE 4 MDTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the letter dated December 30, 1977 from Mr. Ken ICrantz, Treasurer of the Lions Club, concerning charitable donations from bingo operations. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a votce vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. This item will be placed on the Council's agenda for the next Conference Meeting CONSI�ERATION OF REAPPROVAL OF HILLWIND ADDITION (PRIOR APPROVAL SEPTEMBER 2D, 1976 Mr. Bratt, 6181 Kerry Lane, appeared before the Council regarding a request for � a waiver of the park fee for Lot l, Block 1, Hillwind Addition. Mr. Bratt stated he felt only one lot mras involved in the plat and it was done �n the first place for the convenience of the City of Fridley. Mr. Bratt stated the park fee was not mentioned at the time he went through the original plat. Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated there has been another plat approved in this area and one which will be considered shortly, and in each of these cases, the park fee was required. Councilman Schneider questioned if Mr. Bratt had any notification of the $30D park fee. P4r. Sobiech felt it was proba6ly mentioned in the process of the plat, but that P1r. Bratt knew about a year ago, prior to final platting, that a park fee was involved. P1r. Sobiech stated, on residential properties, the park fee is paid when the final plat is approved and recorded. Mr. Bratt explained he had a metes and bounds description and it was olatted for the convenience of Fridley He stated he has the same boundaries and didn't need the plat. Mr. Sob�ech explained the properties got split up and divided many years ago and recorded in Anoka County, however, this was done when the County was accepting lot splits not approved by the City. He stated, by size and zoning, tt was a legal buildtng site, but wasn't a parcel recognized by Fridley. ' He pointed out Mr. Bratt would not have been able to bGi]�+ on ±he lot, without gettin9 the nlat a❑proved. iir Bratt felt he �,iasn't developing ihe property and the ordtnance refers to developers. Mr. Herrick pointed out there is a defi m tion in the ordinance that a lot split can be used where there is a simple legal description. In Mr. Bratt's case, this was a complex legal description which, according to the ordinance, required a plat. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to reapprove the plat of Lot 1, Block l, Hillwtnd Addition, but deny the waiver of the park fee. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Councilman Hamernik stated he felt sor�ewhat negligent because he remembers when Mr. Bratt came before Counc�l and discussed this matter and was told to go ahead and build, with very little emphasis on the replatt�ng. Councilman Fitzpatrick felt an obligation to collect the fee, as it is spelled out in the platt�ng ordinance. Mayor Nee stated he sympathizes with Mr. Bratt, 6ut would have a problem waiv�ng the fee since it is required in the ordinance Councilman Barnette indicated he feels uncomfortable, but if there was some mts- , understanding about the park fee and a precedent wouldn't be set, perhaps they could consider waiving half the fee Mr. Herrick stated, if the Council is to consider waiving the fee or a partial waiver of the fee, it should be done on the bas�s that the administration overlooked advising Mr. Bratt of the need to pay the park fee. He felt they didn't have a legal obligation to do it, however, from a moral sense, the Council has the prerogative of waiv�ng the fee if they desire Counc�lman Hamernik stated, although he is uncomfortable with denying the waiver, ' �h � REGULAR MEETING OF �ANUARY 9, 1978 PAGE 5 he realizes they are following the ordinance. Fle felt someone was negl�gent along the line of issuing a building permit and not havinq all the fees stipulated. He felt the fact that the Council al7owed Mr. Bratt to get a building permit, without having the proper platting completed, probably added to the confusion. UPON A VOICE �OTE ON THE ABO�E MOTION, all voted a,ye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSIDN WITH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REPRESENTATIUE REGARDI i nnin nnrnc rni rrrv nr rnrni rv. Mr. Ronald Harnack of the Department of Natural Resources reviewed some background material on the types of wetlands. He indicated the D.N R. is tn the process of comp�ltng a publ�c water identiftcat�on system to define what bod�es of water are regulated and what waters are not. He stated an inventory is being prepared for the County on the wetlands and until this is completed, they are working on a case-by-case basis. Mr. Harnack stated, once a determination is made that property is a wetland, it is then sub�ect to Minnesota Statute 105 which requires a water resources permit from the Department of Natural Resources. P1r. Harnack exalained the D N.R 's pos�tion in the Innsbruck North Addition �s that there were at one time substantial wetlands in the area which since have 6een filled, and the Q.N.R. w111 not continue to condone any further filling in these areas Mr. Harnack stated corranunications with his office and Mr. Harstad, owner of the lots in Innsbruck North Additton, have broken down and hoped they could meet and work out what should be done on those lots and resolve the probelm in the near future. Mr. Harstad stated he questioned the D.N R's ,7urtsd�ctton anddidn't feel the D.N R. was aware of the vast ponding area. He stated it is his position that if � the D.N.R will make a reasonable proposal, he will take out the permit, but he would not be willing to have any of his property confiscated. He felt h1r. Sobiech should act as an arbttrator and a meeting be held to review the maps of this area so that the ponding areas can be pointed out. Mr. Herrick indicated he was troubled with the D N R asking the City not to �ssue 6uilding permits. He felt the dispute was between the property owner and the �.N R. and should be resolved by them, and a determination made as to whether the D.N.R.'s standards apply to plats aoproved before the legislation. Mr. Harnack stated his main interest in coming to the City was to make them aware of their position. He stated there certa�nly is no obligation on the part of the City not to issue the building permit. Councilman Schneider pointed out that when the lots were ori9inally olatted and the assessments assigned, some of the lots in question were not assessed the full $5,800, but assessed only $800 because of the difficult terrain He stated it has been recognized there is something different about those lots, but would agree with Mr. Harstad that confiscation of the property is not the answer. Ne indicated, on the other hand, the Council is duty 6ound to uphold the constitut�on and State laws. Mr. Harstad stated he agrees some lots have different assessments and assumed that was so they wouldn't go tax forfeit, as these 1ots have considerable work and expense involved in making them buildaale. He noted, however, that srnce the D.N.R � has contacted him, he hasn't offered any of these lots for sale. P4r. Harstad stated, when he bought these lots, they had not been identlfied they were publtc waters. Mr. Harnack pointed out this would be one of the advantages of having the public inventory complete so that they do not get into these situations. Mr. Herrick felt the quarrel is basically between the landowner and the D.N R. and under normal circumstances, when a plat is approved by the City and it meets all the codes and requirements, the property owner would be entitled to a building permit. � 7 � r� REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 1978 PAGE 6 Mr. Harnack stated hopefully he and Mr Harstad can discuss thts and come to some mutual understanding. Mr. Harstad stated he will attend the meeting, if they assure him they won't confiscate one of his lots. Mr, Harnack pointed out thatthis wasn't their purpose. Mr pon Leiverman, 1468 North Innsbruck Drive stated he recently butlt in the area and was told by Mr. Ficek, the developer, that the area was protected by the D.N.R. He questioned what was going to happen to the pond in the area of Block 2 Mr. Harnack stated their concern is to protect the resource values that are there. He stated this does not necessarily mean there wouldn't be any filling. He identif�ed the five lots the D.N R is concerned about. Mr. A1 Messerli, 5505 W. Danube Road N E., stated, at the time he bought land in ihis area, it was clearly pointed out that eight of the Tois were considered unbuildable. He stated whatever occured between the previous owner and the present owner he did not know, but there is reasona6le expectation by the City that these lots couldn'� 6e 6uilt on because of the amount of assessments levied. He didn't feel the lots could be 6uilt on and save any of the wetlands. Mr. Dave Schulte stated he did not want to see the swamp filled in, but to remain as it is Mr Harnack stated he appreciates the City nottce to them that they are issuing the butlding permits. Mr. Harstad stated he had no further comments and appreciated the City's cooperation and trusted he would be receiving a call from the D N.R. Counc�lman Schneider stated he hoped they could get together and resolve the problem. CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF CULVERT FDR 7736 ALDEN b1AY; DON IdHITE: Mr. Sobiech, Public Works �irector, explained this is a request from Mr. and , Mrs. Donald White, 7736 Alden Way, for the City to construct an elbow extension of the two City owned and maintained culverts which are located on the property of P�r. and Mrs. White. He expiained th�s is requested to help reduce the erosion tak�ng place from run-off on the White's property. Mr. Sobiech felt the realignment of the flow of water would not affect the property owner to the north. Mr. White stated he talked to this property owner about the possibility of putting on the extens�on and he was amazed the way the pipes had been installed in the first place Mr. Howard Vogel, Attorney representing Mr. and Mrs. White, stated because the culvert was misplaced, a private piece of praperty is being sub,7ected to conslderabie damage Mr. Herrick, City Flttorney, stated it is a culvert that was establtshed by the City and the stream is used as an outlet for some City storm sewers and he thinks that there is some possibility that, if the property is substantially damaged because of this culvert, there might be some liability on the part of the City. Because of the placement of the culverts, it is directing the flow against private prooerty. Councilman Fitzpatrick stated this request comes from the petitioner and questioned if there was a recommendation from the Engineering Department. Mr. Soblech stated this request is a cooperative effort to come up with a solution. ' As far as a recommendation, they know the elbows will help reduce the problem on the bank, but Mr. White w�ll still have erosion problems. Mr. Sobiech suggested the property owner to the north 6e contacted to see if he concurs with the request Mr. Herrick stated the property owner should agree that, if the City does anythinq as far as real�gm ng the culvert, he would be responsible for putting in some erosion control along the banks with the design approved 6y the City Engineer , REGULAR MEETING OF �AN�ARY 9, 1978 PAGE 7 MOTION by Counctlman Fitzpatrick to direct the Engineering Department to enter into discussion regarding this extension with Mr. and Mrs. White and the property owner across the creek and come back with a proposal for the Council's consideration. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P1ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 2-1978 - DESIGNATING AUTHORIZE� SIGNAl nmm �rrrrrn� nrnncrTnnrrc. F�R THE CITY �F FRIDLEY MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No 2-1978. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously. RESOLUTION NO 3-1978 - DESIGNATING TIME AND NUMBER aF COUNCIL MEETINGS: MOTION 6y Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 3-1978. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously. RESOLUTION NO 4-1978 - DESIGNATING A LEGAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE YEAR 1978: MOTION by Councilman Hamerm k to adopt Resolution No. 4-1978, designating the Sun as the legal newspaper for the year 1978. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Councilman Schneider requested a report on the circulation of the Sun in the City of Fridley. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. IN N0. 5-1978 - DESIfNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO SUBURBAN RATE , AND RECEIVING LETTER FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT #14 REGARDING APPOINTMENT � ��� � CONSIDERATION OF OTHER COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolut�on No. 5-1978 appointing Councilman Hamern�k as Director and Councilman Barnette as Alternate Director to the Suburban Rate Authority. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the letter of December 16, 1977 from Mr. Tom Myhra regarding appointments to the Community School Advisory Counc�l. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to appoint Councilman Barnette to District 14's Community School Advisory Counctl. Seconded by Councilman Schneider Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to direct staff to come back with two recommendations for the balance of appointments to District �14's Commum ty School Advisory Council. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. lJpon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Pro Tem MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to appoint Councilman Barnette as Mayor Pro Tem for 1978. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously Anoka County Law Enforcement Council MOTION by Councilman Barnette to appoint Councilman Hamernik as Representat�ve to the Anoka County Law Enforcement Council for 1978. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to appoint Councilman F�tzpatrick as Alternate to the Anoka County Law Enforcement Council Seconded by Councilman Barnette Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. `%' `��J REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 1978 PAGE 8 North Suburban Sewer Service Board: MOTION by Councilman F�tzpatr�ck to appoint Councilman Schneider as P.epresentative to the North Suburban Sewer Service Board, and Councilman Barnette as Alternate. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. llpon a voice vote, ali voting aye, Playor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously. Association of Metropolttan Municipalities: Counc�lman Fitzpatrick was nominated to serve as a member of the Association of Pletropolitan Municipalities. Councilman Barnette was nominated by Councilman Hamernik as an Alternate. Council- man Schneider indicated an interest to serve as Alternate, therefore, Councilman Hamernik's nomination was withdrawn. UPON F vOICE VOTE, all voted in favor of Councilman Fitzpatrick as Member and Councilman Schneider as Alternate to the Association of Metropolitan Muntc�paltties. School �istrict #13 Representative lJpon an una m mous vote of the Council, Councilman Fitzpatrick was appointed to serve as representative to School District #13. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR REDUCED SEUIER RATES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS: Mr. Brunsell, City Clerk, reviewed a proposed resolution to provide for reduced sewer rates for sentor citizens MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt the resolution providing for reduced sewer rates for senior cit�zens. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Councilman Hamernik stated he received a call regarding reduced rates for disabled citizens and in this particular instance, the individual was on social security, but was not a senior citizen. Mr Herrick, City Attorney, felt this could be clar�fied in the resolution by stating that persons who are eligible to draw disability benefits through social security and meet the income requirements could qualify without meeting the age requirement. He suggested, if Council desires to add this to the resolution, it be brouqht back at the next meeting. MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to ta61e in order for the resolution to be redrafted. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 6-1978 - REQUESTING MINNESOTA DEPARTPIENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to adopt Resolution No. 6-1978. Seconded by Councilman Schneider Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously UTION N0. 7-1978 - TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS--REMOVAL OF TREES AND STUMPS ON PRIVATE iiai rr o�nocoTV niiornir_ rur ia�o ccncnni MDTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 7-1978. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONT�iCT FOR STREET FLUSHER AND , ' K , Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated one bid was received for the street flusher and Ruffridge-�ohnson was the only company that could meet the specifications. He stated tank companies were contacted to determine that the bid was a competitive one. ; REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 1978 PAGE 9 MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to receive the bid and award the contract to the Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Company in the amount of $29,778 for purchase of a street flusher and truck. Seconded 6y Councllman Fitzpatrick Councilman Schneider stated he would encourage staff in the future to at least obtain two bids, perhaps even going beyond the Twin City area. � Dr. Chuck Boudreau, Parks and Recreation Director, stated this company could meet the specifications which called for a separate tank engine and pump operated from within the cab to regulate water flow. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried una m mously. I�ERATION OF RECEI�ING BI�S AND AWARaING CONTRACT FOR GAS PUMPS WITN KEY LOCK Mr. Sob�ech, Public Works �irector, stated three 6ids were received for the new gas pumps with key lock control system. It was recommended that the low bid of Zahl Equipment Company be acceoted in the amount of $7,300 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the bids from Northwest Service in the amount of $8,100; from Pump & Meter Service in the amount of $7,663; and from Zahl Equipment Company in the amount of $7,300, and award the cantract to the low bidder, Zahl Equipment Company in the amount of $7,300. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a votce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously. CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING BIDS ANO AWAROING CQNTRACT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SER�ICE (BIDS OPENED DECEMBER 22, 1977 � � Mr. Pat Buckley stated he was interested in trying to organize a Humane Society in Anoka County and thought it would be good to have an a m mal control program for the whole County. He felt, if they organize a Humane Society for the County, it could be worked out better to use the facilities of the Bla�ne Midway All Pets, Inc. animal control shelter. He, therefore, wished the Council to cons�der the services of Blaine P4idway Al1 Pets, Inc. for animal control. Mr. Buckley stated he worked at the Hennepin County Humane Society as a Teen Volunteer and is also familiar with MAPSI, who presently is under contract with the City for animal control services. Mayor Nee stated the memo from the Police Department regarding the animal patrol service contract indicates the costs are only about 578 different for MAPSI, as compared to the Blaine Midway All Pets, Inc. It was their feeling the $78 advantage by using Blaine Midway would be negated by the efficiency, cleanliness and reputation for good service en�oyed by MAPST in past serv�ce to the City. Mr. Greg Wax, owner of Blaine Midway A71 Pets, Inc., appeared before the Council and explained his operation for animal contro1 services. Mr. Brunsell, City Clerk, felt it was the difference between two ph�losophies, e�ther the patrol service or on-call basis. He felt, from the PoTice memo, they would prefer to stay with the present contractor for these servlces. Mr. Wax stated he would have a vehicle available for patrol, tf the City wished. � Mr. Buckley stated, after reading the report from the Police Department, tt dtdn't sound too good for Blaine Midway, but that he has been out there and didn't think the place was that bad, as the report indicates. Councilman Hamernik questtoned Mr. Wax if his vehicles were marked. He stated they are marked in large letters "Animal Control." MOTION by Councilman Barnette to table this item and to bring it back at the discretion of the administration, before the bids exp�re, and to request Pat Quckley to come back with further information regarding the Humane Society concept Seconded 6y Councilman Schneider. Upon a votce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. �, �� m - � REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 1978 CLAIMS• MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to authorize payment of Clatms No 364911. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried una m mously. LICENSES. PAGE 10 335A16 through all voting aye, MOTION 6y Councilman Schneider to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Hamerm k. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 8-1978 - REQUESTING THREE &OCCIE BALL SETS FROM THE LEAGUE OF CITIES: MOTION by Councilman Schnetder to adopt Resolution NO 8-1978. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. DONATION - TEEN CENTER BY AM VETS• Mayor Nee stated the City received a check from Am Uets for $1,000 made out to the City of Fridley - Teen Center. Mr. Brunsell, City Clerk, questioned how the Council wished this deposited and dtstributed. f� L� �r. Boudreau, Director of Parks and Recreation, felt one method would be to deposit the money and earmark the funds for the teen program used strictly for the teen activity program. He stated the Youth Board has a checking account, but does not know to whom they are accountable. He stated he has no control over this and does not have any knowledge of how it is operated. Dr. Boudreau suggested clarification from Am Vets to see what their intention was and if they wished it set up as a program , within the City's recreation fund to be used for teen activ�ties. Dr. Boudreau was directed to contact Am �ets regarding this matter and their intention and report back to Council. CENTRAL DISPATCHING• Mayor Nee stated he was requested by Mayor Nawrocki of Columbia Heights to br�ng the matter of central dispatching to the Council for their discussion and comments. He stated Mayor Nawrocki had raised the question because of planning being done on the 911 program and felt once this is finalized, central dispatching will be affirmat9ve. He �ndicated there was concern if this system o-rould efficiently serve the south half of Anoka County. Mayor Nee stated he felt Fridley had responded in the aff�rmative to the 911 program, but indicated to Mayor Nawrocki he would 6ring this before Council to see if they were interested in asking the County to postpone des�gnation of the 911. Councilman Hamerm k felt they might be able to get a second dispatch system set up in the south half of Anoka County; however, the big question was how the telephone company is set up with their different exchanges. Councilman Hamernik also questioned the State Statutes on 911. P4r Herrick, City Attorney, felt as a practical matter, it might make more sense to have two sources. Mr. Sobiech stated the Cit,y Manager was involved quite heavily �n the 911 program and felt perhaps it would be good to obtain some comment from him. Councilman Fitzpatrick stated he believed the County Commissioners were going to consider some final aspects for the 911 program at their meeting this week. � L J � L_ J � ' :� REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 1978 PAGE 11 Mr. Herrick suggested the Council Representative 6ring this item up for discussion with the Anoka County Law Enforcement Council for their reaction. Mayor Nee asked Council to give the matter some thought and felt they should wait to see what action Columbia Heights had taken. ADJOURNf4ENT• MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to ad�ourn. Seconded by Councilman 5chneider. Upon a vo�ce vote, all votin9 aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of January 9, 1978 ad�ourned at 12:05 a.m. Respectfully submitted, /' �°f ' � e'�'-r �t «.�,�C� -<- Carole Haddad Secretary to the City Council Approved• William J. Nee Mayor