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02/05/1979 - 00013917� � ,� THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF FEBRUARY 5, 1979 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7•40 p.m. 6y Mayor Nee. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAN�CE: Mayor Nee led the Council and audtence tn the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESEIVT MEM6ERS A6SENT PRESENTATION OF AWI�RD: Mayor Nee, Councilman Barnette, Councilman Schneider, Councilwoman Moses and Councilman Fitzpatrick None MR. DAVID THII=LE, HUMAN RE50URCES COMMISSION: Mayor Nee stated the Council wished to present an award to Mr. David Thiele for his services as a member of the Human Resources Commission, however, he was unable to attend the meeting and requested this award be forwarded to him. APPROUAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETIfVG, JANUARY 22, 1979: MOTIOPJ by Councilman Barnette to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motiori carried unanimously ADOPTION OF AGENDA: The following item<., were added to the agenda under "New Business": (1) Consideration of Application for Grants for the Great Rtver Road Pro3ect. (2) Recommendations for Charter Commission Appointments. (3} Consideration of a Resolution Ordering Preliminary Report for Signali- zation at TH 4�� and 69th Avenue. (4) Consideration of a Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for the Improve- ment at TH 47 and 69th Avenue. MOTION by Councilmein Schneider to adopt the agenda with the above additions. Seconded by Councillwoman Moses Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mntion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM, VISITOFiS: There was no response from the audience under this item of business. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE N0. 69D TO AMEND 1 OF THE CITY CODE THE CITY OF � Mr. Brunsell, City Clerk, stated the fees haven't been raised for three years and it is expected they wouldn't be raised again for several more years. He stated, taking all of the increases into account, the percent- age of increase would be in the area of 9 1/2%. Mr. Brunsell statecl the average or total amount of additional revenue that would be raised is about 6%, excluding the proposed fee raises in REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 1979 PAGE 2 the building areas. Mayor Nee questioned what would be involved in holding the increases to 7% and 6ringing the matter back next year. Mr. Brunsell stated it would then be necessary to reduce the fees in the building area such as lot splits, variances, etc., since all other license increases are less than 7%. Mr. Brunsell felt the justification for the increase is that it has been three years since the fees were raised, and since the raise covers a period , of years, didn't th�nk there is a problem in regard to the president�al guidelines. Mr. Richard HarrTS, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated he and Virginia Schna6el met with Mr. Brunsell regarding the proposed raises in the license fees and stated they had a particular concern in the areas that dealt with R-1 covering lot splits, variances, special use permits, etc. Mr. Harris stated h�s ob�ection wasn't to the actual costs incurred by the City to administer these particular appl�cations, but he was concerned with the "loading" of Council time, overhead, etc. which was tncluded in fi guring the costs, He stated he didn't feel the Counc�l's or City Mana9er's time should be included as part of the cost. Mr. Harris stating, in meeting with Mr. Brunsell, they came up with some figures, especTally in the R-1 areas, they felt could appropriately be used. Mr. Harris stated the Commission's concern was also with compliance with the ordinance, since they felt if the fees were too high, residents may not comply with the ordinance. He felt there should be a different fee for commercial and industrial property variances as opposed to variances for residential property, since he felt processing the residential variances didn't involve as much time as for commercial or industrial properties. Mayor Nee stated on program based bud9eting, the Council's time has to be ' charged somewhere. Mr. Harris felt this should 6e looked at as part of the cast of the business of gavernment. Mayor Nee stated he felt Mr. Peterson's point was well taken in reference to the presidential guidelines. However, on the other hand, he pointed out the City is charging participants in the athletic programs which hadn't been done before and it is to cope with the financtal pinch and charge for services where they are prov�ded. Mr. Harris stated he felt possibly tn the areas of townhouse development and platting, the fees were on the "light" side. He felt it was very difficult to come up with an exact figure since every case is different and takes a different amount of time. He suggested it may be better to charge the cost, after processing the application. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated in his experience in representing clients before other municipalities, he felt the City of Fridley has been lenient in the services particularly to persons that are developing property. He stated some of his clients have rece�ved 6ills from other munictpalities for engineer�ng serv�ces and attorney's work and probably billed for some of the regular staff time. He felt Fridley hasn't done that on any projects, and �n some respects, the City has been pretty lenient. Mr. Harris stated he agreed that some of the fees were "light". Councilwoman Moses asked Mr. Harr�s if he was proposing they look at the ' whole system and revise it. Mr. Harris stated he �s primarily concerned in the areas of variances, lot splits and other related planning areas. Mr. Brunsell felt if the fees were collected, after processing of the application, and if, for instance, a variance or special use permit isn't approved, it might be a problem to collect the fees. Mr. Brunsell pointed out, if the new fee scheduled �s adopted as recommended, the total increase would be less than $4,000. i ,� REGULAR P1EETING 0'F FEBRUARY 5, 1979 PAGE 3 Mayor Nee stated he couldn't cite the fact that there haven't been any increases for the last three years as ,7ustification to raise it more than 7°1. Councilwoman Mose�s pointed out that retail stores mark up their goods more than 7% and some of the increases are staggering. She felt this was the same type of ��ituation here. Councilman Schneider stated, if some of the raises in the fees were staggered, as he understands it, the guidelines would be met. � Councilman Fitzpai:rtck stated tf the City ts issuing licenses at a fee that doesn't cover the cost, he felt the 7% isn't the only viewpaint to consider. Councilman Schneider stated he agrees that the 7% gu�deline is something that should be observed, but not sure it is applicable to this situation since the fees are not raised every year. He also felt the recommendation made for the R-1 properties is ,7ustified. Mr. Harrts stated he felt the recommendations made for R-1 would cover the City's cost for pr�ocessing the applications. If they raised the fee only 7% on lot splits, however, the City would actually be losing money. He stated it has beeri his feeling and that of the Comm�ssion that they would like the fees to actually cover the incurred expenses. Councilman Fitzpatrick felt Mr Harris' and Ms Schnabel's po�nt was that they weren't questio m ng the rat�onale, but question mg really if that was the actual cost for processing the appl�cations. MOTION by Councilman fitzpatrick to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 690 and adopt it on the second reading and publish with the following changes: (1) A charge of $75 for lot spllts, rather than �100, (2j The charge for variance on R-1 property remain at �50; and (3) The charge for variances on all other property be $80. � Seconded by Councilman Schnetder. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. NE4J BUSINESS: RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEE7ING OF JANUARY 24, 1979 P. S. #78-08, COLUMBIA INDUSTRIAL PARK, ROBERT SCHROER: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to set the public hearing for February 26, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously ZOA #78-08, ROBERT SCHROER EETWEEN B/N r/w AND TH 47 AND BETWEEN 69TH AN� 73RD AVENUES� MOTION by Counctlman Fitzpatrick to set the public hearing for February 26, 1979. Seconded by Councllman Schneider, Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor IVee declared the motion carried unanimously. FEE SCHEDULE: This item was previously discussed under the second reading of Ordinance No. 690. Counctlman Schneider requested that copies of the m�nutes re- � ce�ved by the Planning Commission, from the other Commiss�ons, be for- warded to the Counr_il members MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of January 24, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrtck. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously. REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 1979 CONSI�ERATION OF EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH AfJOKA COUNTY FOR I PAGE 4 Mr. Sobiech, Public Works �irector, stated even though this calls for temporary signals, the City doesn't want to overlook the fact that per- manent improvements have to be made to direct the flow of traffic. Councilman Barnette stated it seems that December of 1984 is a long way off for the channelization. Mr. Sob�ech stated �t would take some time if they appl�ed for fundinq, MOTION by Councilman F�tzpatrick to authorize the execution of the aqree- ment w�th Anoka County for improvements at East River Road and 79th Way and readopt resolut�on 128-1978. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unan- imously. RECEIVING REPORT FROM NSP REGARDING PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF 115 KV TRANSMISSION LINE: This item to be considered later in the meeting when representatives from NSP arrive. RECEIVING QIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR REPAIR OF WELLS 6 and 11: Mr. Sobiech, Public Works D�rector, 29, 1979 for repairs on Wells 6 and Well Drill�ng. stated bids were opened on January 11, and the lowest bid was from Keys MOTION by Councilman Schneider to rece�ve the b�ds and award the contract to Keys Well DrillTng 1n the amount of $28,238.00 WELL NO 6 Tri-State Drilling Co , McCarthy Well Co., Industrial Pump Co., Associated Well �riller - No Bids. Description 1. Set up equip disc. motor & piping, pull U.5 75 hp motor 2. Pull 4-stage, 12" RKAH pump, pipe, shafts & transport to shop 3 D�smantle & clean pump for inspection 4. After repairs return pump to �ob site 5. Reinstall pump in well & motor 6 Connect a11 piping, etc. pump in service Rubber line shaft bearings 7-3/16 bottom 5' l�ne shaft with sleeve 1-3/16 by i0' line shaft with sleeve sleeves (only) S"x10' suction pipe T+C 8"x10' column p�pe T+C 8'x5' coiumn pipe T+C Top special dr�ve shaft Complete set of bowl bearings Stuffing bax bush�ngs tiew impellers Bergerson Renner & Sons Caswell 5% Bid Bond 5% Bid Bond State Surety St. Paul Fire Company & Marine Co. $1,500 00 8.00 : 11 lOD.00 4D.00 140.D0 140.00 100.00 120.00 50 00 40 00 180.00 $1,998.00 20.00 43.45 53.85 57.00 121 00 145 00 106 00 200.00 225.00 45 OD 219.00 Keys Well Layne-Mn. Drilling Company 5% Bid Bond Travelers Indemniiy $1,290.00 14 00 105.00 140.00 40.00 150.00 160.00 105.00 210.OD 120.00 30.00 195.00 5% Bid Bond United Pacific Ins, $ 895 00 7 00 55.00 73.00 12.00 140 00 173 00 142.00 126 00 90.00 10.00 225.00 ' ' 1 � � � REGULAR MEETING OF FE:BRUARY 5, 1979 Bergerson WELL N0. 6- Descripi:ion Renner & Sons Caswell Box pump packtng $ 10.00 Impeller wear rings 12.D0 Bowl shaft 150.00 Bowl Assembly 1,990.00 Allowance on old bowl assembly - Net Lump Sum 1,990.00 Water Level Indicator• 160.00 Column shafts insp. 8� straighten 120.00 Column pipe sandblasted 1,000.00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID $5,945.00 WELL N0. 11 $ 16 00 85.00 200.OD 2,281.00 ( 25.00) 2,256 00 82.57 395 00 514.00 $6,781.87 PAGE 5 Keys Well Drilling $ 15 00 50 00 195.00 1,650.00 (15�.00) 1,500.00 95 00 210.00 350.00 $4,974.00 Trt-State �rilling Co., McCarthy Well Co., Industrial Pump Co., and Associated Well Driller Co. - No Bid. Description Bergerson Renner & Sons Caswell 1. Set up equip. disc. motor 5% Bid Bond & piping, pull U.S. 75 hp motor State Surety 2. Pull 4-stage, 12" RKAH Company pump, pipe, shafts & transport to shop 3 Dismantle & clean pump for inspection 4. After repairs return pump to job site 5. Reinstall pump in well & motor 6 Connect all piping, etc. pump in service $1,950.00 Ru6ber line shaft bearings 8 00 1-3/16 bottom 5' line shaft with sleeve 130 00 1-3/16 by 10' ltne shaft w�th sleeve 170.00 sleeves (only) 40.00 8"x10' suction pipe T+ C 160.00 8"x10' column pipe T+ C 160.00 8"x5' column pipe T+ C - Top special drive shaft 150.00 Complete set of bowl bearings 75 DO Stuffing box bushings 26.00 New Impellers 200.00 Box pump packing 10.00 Impeller wear rtngs 10.00 Bowl shaft 150.00 Bowl assem6ly 2,295 00 Allowance on old bowl assembly (100.00) Net Lump Sum $2,195.D0 Water level indicator 185.00 Column shafts insp. & straighten 250.00 Column pipe sandblasted 2,500.00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID $ 5% Bid Bond St. Paul Fire & Martne Co. $2,485 DD 25.43 85 19 105 21 43 57 120.71 195.50 220 DO 285.00 45 00 219.00 16.00 85 00 25D.00 2,629 00 (25 00) $2,604.00 175.00 892.86 1,168.83 $ Layne-Mn. Company $ 7.00 25 00 250.00 1,795 00 ( 100.00j 1,695.00 100 00 125.00 425 00 $4,575.00 Keys Well Layne-Mn Drilling Company 5% Bid Bond 5% Bid Bond Travelers Indemn�ty $1,490 00 14 00 115.D0 150.00 40.00 150.00 195.00 210 00 125.00 30 00 210 00 15.00 50.00 200.00 1,900 00 (100.00) $1,800.00 110.00 350 00 450 00 $ Unrted Pacific Ins $1,575.00 13 00 89 50 125.D0 24.00 140 00 222 OD 134 00 96 00 10.00 225.00 8.00 25.D0 260.00 2,0OO.OD (100.00) $1,900.00 195.00 200.00 625.00 $ REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 1979 Berqerson WELL NO li - Description Renner & Sons Caswell Move �n, set up & remove Equip using min rig s�ze of 2SL or 36L Bail out well to orig. depth (min. 12?/ 45.00 yd 10' bailer) Est. yards 315.00 Bailing - est. 100 yards 45.OD yd $4,500.OD 600.00 80.00 hr $3,200.00 45.00 yd $4,500 00 1,400.00 1,200.00 50.00 hr $27,084.00 $3,000.00 Set up air equip -100# compr Air development-est. 40 hrs Bailing - est. 100 yards Test pump Operaie test pump 24 hours TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID STARTING DATE COMPLETION DATE 3/1/79 4/21/79 $2,500.00 50.00 yd 350.00 50.00 yd $5,000.00 500.00 80.00 hr $3,200.00 50.00 yd $5,000.00 2,000.00 i,680.00 70.00 hr $29,251.30 2 wks. from order 30 days from start Keys Well �r711ing $ 700 00 60.00 yd 420.00 50.00 yd $5,000.00 400.00 70.00 hr $2,800.00 50.00 yd $5,000.00 1,800.00 i,440.00 60.00 hr $23,264 00 2/12/79 3/15/79 PAGE 6 Layne-Mn. Company $2,500 00 65.00 yd. 455.00 50.00 yd. $5,000 00 850.00 75.00 hr. $3,000.00 50.00 yd. $5,000.00 1,800.00 i,200.00 50 00 hr $25,671.50 1 to 2 wks from order 6 to 8 wks from start Seconded by Counc�lan Barnette Upon a votce vote, all voting ayE, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OF COPY CHANGE; FRIDLEY BILLBOARD AT THE NORTH CITY LIMITS ON Mr Qureshi, City Manager, said it is proposed to change the btllboard at the North c�ty limits on University Avenue to recognize the honors received by the local schools this past football season. Mr. Qureshi stated the cost would be approximately $200.00. MOTION by Councilman Barnette to authorize the change in the billboard signing. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. IDERATION OF APPLYING FOR A CRIME PREVENTION GRANT TO STATE OF P1I Mayor Nee questioned the paragraph regardtng the "Security Ordtnance" as found under Item 16 on page 7A of the agenda book Mr Sobiech, Publ�c Works Director, stated the Securtty Ordinance would cover items reqarding suggested materials and installation to help �n home secur�ty. He stated the indication from the Crtminal Apprehension Bureau is that there wouidn't be any lia6ility on the City's part. Mr. Sobiech stated the secur�ty code is currently being added to and revised w�th Section 2D6 of the Bui7tling Code so that it would be coming before the Council for thetr consideration. Mr So6iech stated the security code would be another plan review, like the sign code, and the building inspector would review plans to see that certain security measures are met New home owners would be required to install materials in the new home to improve the security. He stated cost figures show this would amount to about $93 for a single family residence. Mr. Herr7ck, City Attorney, stated this Security Ordinance is now in the State Code, but �s not mandatory. Councilman Schne�derstated his ob,7ection is to the word "ensure" on the first line under the paragraph "Security Ordinance". 1 ' I �`J � REGULAR MEETING OF FE_BRUARY 5, 1979 PAGE 7 Mayor Nee stated he vuould have a problem saying the City is going to do some- thing without reviewing the ordinance. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, suggested the word "ensure" be changed to "recommend" MDTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize administration to apply for the crtme prevention grant with the amendment on page 7A of the agenda book to change the word "ensure" on the first line under the "Security Drdinance" paragraph to "recommend° Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion c;arried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST TO INDEPEN�ENT SCHOOL DISTRICT r�13 FOR ALLOWING TENNIS rminrc nT ninnru nnnv n rnerniTnnv criinni . MOTION by Councilman Schneider to concur with the letter and authorize sub- mission by the City Alanager. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unantmously CONSI�ERATIDN OF REQUEST TO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ,�`rl4 TO ALLOW LIGHTING OF JUNIOR HIGH TENNIS GOURTS MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the letter and authorize sub- mission by the City Nlanager. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously CONSIDERATION OF REQLIESTING LEGISLATION FOR TAX EXEMPT HOME MORTGAGE• MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to submit this request to the Legislature for an act to authorize a housing finance program, with the deletion of Section 2, Subdivision 3 referring to general obligation bonds. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, �n referring to Section 4, Subdivis�on 1, suggested, � if the City is th�nk�ng of having an agency in charge, that their powers be re- viewed and a determiriation made if the Council wants to get involved in all of the aspects. He felt if it wasn't the City's tntent to exercise these options, he wasn't exactly sure why Section 4, Subdivis�on 1 was tncluded since it was probably superfluous. � r� Mr. Brunsell, City Clerk, stated it is not contemplated that the HRA would be involved as the City would have a disbursing agent which would have some functions Mr. Herrick requested that he have the opportunity to revtew this material be- fore it is sent to the Legislature. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee de- clared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF APPROUAL OF CONTRACTS FOR 1979 SECTION 8 PROGRAM: Mr Sobiech, Public Works �irector, stated the new contracts will change the program to cover just the program expenditure up to a maximum of $9.00 per contract, per month, tnstead of a stratght payment of $8.50 per unit under contract, per month. He stated this would eliminate any additional surplus funds the City has received under the 1978 contract. MDTIDN by Councilman Fitzpatrick to authorize execution of the 1979 contract for the Section 8 program Seconded by Counc�lman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously RECEIVING REPORT FROM NSP REGARDING PROPOSE� INSTALLATION OF 115 KV TRANS- MISSION LINE: Representatives from Northern States Power, Mr Chmiel, Mr Madsen and Mr. Johnson, were present regarding their proposal for installation of a 115 KV transmission line. REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 1979 PAGE 8 Mr. Sobiech, Public Works D�rector, stated NSP proposes to uttlize the right- of-way of Burlington Northern railroad for the �ransmission line and the power poles will be �nstalled parallel with and westerly of the existing 345 KV trans- mission l�ne power poles in the railroad right-of-way. Mr. Sobiech stated the ltne will beg�n in Coon Rapids and proceed �nto Fridley along the Burlington Northern right-of-way. He stated Coon Rapids has reviewed this proposal and given approval for installation of the transmission line. Mr. So6iech stated overhan9 easements may be involved where the line may en- croach on air rights and these easements would have to be obtained by Northern � States Power. Mr. Sobiech presented drawings of the proposed structures and indicated there would be removal of certain existing lines with installation of the proposed line Mr. Sobiech stated that the staff felt this would be an improvement along TH 65 and a downgrading of existing transmission poles in other areas. Mr. Chm�el, representing NSP, stated the main purpose for the transmission line is the capacity. He stated, with addrtTOnal load growth in the area and to provide service reliability, they are proposing twice the capacity. Mr. Chimiel stated the total construction cost in the City of Fr�dley for this line would be a6out $1,800,000 and from this, there would be taxes derived of about $84,000 with the City's portion about $12,000 per year. Councilwoman Moses asked if the capacity they have now doesn't service the existtng homes. Mr Chmiel stated the additional capacity would service a larger area and felt the line is needed to provide the service pro�ected for the 1980's. Councilman Schneider questioned why this necessitates building new towers as opposed to adding additional lines. Mr. Chmiel stated the existing structures they have now could not fac�litate , the capacity proposed for this line. Councilwoman Moses questioned if they couldn't eliminate the existing structures. Mr. Chmiel stated the 345 is the "heartbeat" of the center to carry loads to make the step down to 150 KV. He pointed out that you can't interchanqe the 345 to 115. In order to accommodate the 115, you would have to devise a struc- ture for this. Councilman Schneider questioned if they could attach 345 structures to a mod- ified structure and then remove the existing structures. Mr. Chmiel stated they w�nted to have a double circuit �nto the su6-station. Counc�lman Fitzpatrick stated he understands some private home owners would be involved and easements would have to be obtained. Mr. Chim el stated they are planning to locate the structures themselves directly on railroad right-of-way and �f there cre any overhead intrus�ons, they would have to obtain perm�ssion from those particular property owners. He stated the wires themselves will not hang over the private property, but the easement would be needed for the sway of the line in case of wind. Councilman Fitzpatrick asked how many structures would be necessary. � Mr. Chmiel stated possibly 14 structures since it is roughly 1,000 feet per span and a total of three miles in Fridley. Councilman Barnette quest�oned tf there wou]d be compensation to the property owners for the easement Mr. Chmiel stated there would be based on the percentage of the fee value of the land. REGULAR MEETING pF FEBRUARY 5, 1979 PAGE 9 Mr. Sobiech asked if NSP anticipated buying any add�tional easement across the Sears property. Mr. Chmiel stated tl�ey would need an additional amount of land 65 to 75 feet wide to the south of the existing easement. Mayor Nee felt a letter of explanation as to why they can't use the existing poles would be helpful. Mr. Chmiel stated physically the structures are not strong enough to carry � the additional load and also the height would be different. Mayor Nee questioned if they received complaints on radio interference with these lines. Mr. Chmiel stated they have received very few complaints and if it is reported, they would take care of the matter. He stated in Brooklyn Center they had the same type of structure and didn't receive any complaints regarding inter- ference. Mr. Sobiech stated a review of the Charter and City Ordinances indicate there is not specific procedure involving Council approval other than the standard administrative permit approval process. MOTION by Councilman Barnette to receive the report from Northern States Power. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 16-1979 REQUESTING MnDOT TO REDUCE SPEE� LIMIT ON T.H. 47 FROM MISSISSIPPI STREET TO NORTH CITY LIMITS FROM 55 MPN TO 45 MPH: Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, suggested a paragraph be added to this resolution to indicate that the speed limit existing on TH 47 from Miss�ssippi Street to the south Fridley city limits is 45 MPH. ' MOTION by Councilman Barnette to adopt Resolution No. 16-1979, with the addition of the following, before the last paragraph: "WHEREAS, the speed limit existing on TH 47 from Mississippi Street to the south Fridley city limits is 45 MPH;". Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Councilwoman Moses indicated she didn't know if the 45 MPN speed limit is warranted past 69th Avenue. Mr. Quresh�, City Manager, stated the Highway Department does have certain standards they follow in determining the speed limits and they would be ad- vising what they felt should be the speed limit for the area. Mr. So6iech, Public Works �irector, stated this item came up in discussions regarding signalization at TH 47 and 69th Avenue. UPON A vOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. N0. 17-1979 TO ADUERTISE FOR BIDS - MUNICIPAL GARAGE EXPANSION: Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated the City had previously advertised for bids for expansion of the municipal garage, however, they were �n excess of the estimates. He stated there still is a need for more space and felt possibly the costs could be cut by revising the plans to delete certain � items. He stated these items are shown on Page 13B of the agenda book and perhaps these could be done by City personnel. Mr. 5obiech stated he felt the timing is proper and aga�n would like aiathor- ization to advertise for 6ids. Councilman Schneider asked if there were monies in the 1979 budget for the expansion. I,�� REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 7979 PAGE 10 Mr. Sobiech stated not in the 1979 budget, but there would be monies from the 1978 6udget. MOTION by Counc�lman Barnette to adopt Resolution No. 17-1979. Seconded by Counci1man Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Counc�lman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 18-1979. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee de- clared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 19-1979 ADJUSTING THE P1ILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT• Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, requested the Council consider an adjustment to the mileage reimbursement from 16 cents to 18 cents a mile. He stated costs have risen and bel7eved emp7oyees should be fairly compensated for using their vehicles. Councilman Barnette pointed out that some of the staff gets a flat car allowance and others drive their own vehicles and asked how this was de- termined. Mr. Qureshi stated department heads, the appraisers and building and plumb�ng inspectors get a flat rate and other employees who use their own vehicles for C�t,y business get paid for mileage. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 19-1979. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor PJee de- clared the motion carried unanimously. ' RESOLUTION N0. 20-1979 DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY ' MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 20-1979. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. -1979 AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN APPROPRIATIOPdS FOR GENERAL MOTION By Councilman Fitzpatrtck to adopt Resoiution No. 21-1979. Seconded by Councilman 5chne�der. Upon a voi¢e vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee de- clared the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT (CITY EMPLOYEE)� MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the appointment of Constance McMillion to the new position of Program Supervisor in the Parks and Recreation Department at $13,500 a year, effective February 15, 1979. Seconded by Counci7man Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, F�ayor Nee declared the motion Carried unanimously. CLAIfdS: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize payments of Claims No. 017C09 through 033005. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a votce vote, all votinq aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. , LICENSES: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, ali voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried � REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 1979 unanimously. PAGE 11 Councilman Fitzpatrick brought up the questton of the sign at the service station at 53rd and University Avenues and requested staff to check on tYie legality of the sign. ESTIMATES: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the estimates as submitted. Smith, Juster, Feikema, Malmon & Haskvitz 1250 Builders Exchange Building Minneapolis, MN 55402 For Legal Services Rendered as Prosecutor for the Month of December, 1978 $2,D30.00 Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR GRANTS FOR THE GREAT RIVER RDA� PROJECT: Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated the City received �nformatian from the Minnesota Department of Transportation regarding a search for potential sites for the Great River Road Route which passes through Fri�ley along East River Road. He stated it �s suggested that the C�ty approach MnDOT wtth certain sites in Fridley that could be designated along a spur route such as the Islands of Peace, Banfill Tavern and Springbrook Nat�r�e Center. He stated these are preliminary sites suggested at this time. He pointed out that there haven't been suggestions of a spur route, but the request from MnDOT was for any sites along East River Road and they wished ideas sent back to them by February 15, 1979. Mr. Sobiech stated the funding at this time �s set at 75% Federal and 25% State and local government. MOTION by Councilman Fttzpatrick to instruct the administration to subm�t � the application for the Great River Road Pro�ect. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHARTER COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: Councilman Fitzpatrick recommended Sue Nagengast for appointment to the Charter Commission. Councilman Schneider recommended Francis Van Dan for appointment to the Charter Commission. Councilwoman Moses recommended David Schaaf for appointment to the Charter Commission. There being no further names recottmtended, the Council members agreed they were in favor of submission of these names, along with the names of those who wished to be considered for reappointment to the Charter Commisston ION N0. 22-1979 ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS. SPECIFICATIONS, AND MOTION 6y Councilman Barnette to adopt Resolut�on No. 22-1979. Seconded 6y Councilwoman Moses. �pon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unantmously. RESOLUTION N0. 23-1979 RECEIVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF CER7AIN IMPRO�EMENTS: SIGNAL- IZATION IMPROVEMENT AT INTERSECTION OF TH 47 AT 69TH AVENUE NE ST. 1979-5 MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 23-1979. Seconded RE6ULAR MEETING QF FEBRUARY 5, 1979 PAGE 12 by Councllman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee de- clared the motion carried unan�mously COMMUNICATIONS: ANOKA COUNTY: BIKEWAY ON MISSISSIPPI STREET AND OS60RNE ROAD: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to recieve the communication from Paul Ruud, Anoka County Department of Highways. Seconded by Councilman Barnette, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Schne�der to refer the communication from Paul Ruud to the Community Development Commission and request they review and make recommend- ations and update the bikeway/walkway plan to accommodate an east/west route. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Councilman Barnette to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded 6y Council- man Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of February 5, 1979 ad�ourned at 10:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ����� °�L Lr l._ � ��o-r [ Carole Na�iad William Secy. to the City Council Mayor Approved•_ 2/26/79 � Nee � , �