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07/23/1979 - 00013763� � THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLE� CITY COUNCIL OF JULY 23, 1979 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley Ctty Council was called to order at 7•43 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 PRESEPJT MEMBERS ABSENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES• Mayor Nee, Councilman BarnPtte, Councilwoman Moses, Councilman Schne�der and Councilman Fitzpatrick None REGULAR MEETING, JULY 9. 1979: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the m�nutes as presented. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARIPdG MEETING, JULY 16, 1979: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: M07ION by Councilman Barnette to adopt the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORU�•1, VISITORS: There was no response from the audtence under this �tem of business OLD BUSINESS. t�O7I0N 6y Councilman Fitzpatrick to wa�ve the second reading of Ordinance No. 695 and adopt it on the second reading and publish. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS. ERATION OF F1R57 READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CITY CODE OF THE CI Councilman Schneider stated the recommendation from the Planning Commission, regarding this rezom ng request, was unam mous for dem al on the grounds that it was a spot rezoning, would create a traffic hazard in the area and the case was not shown as to why this resident�al property should be rezoned to commercial, when the City ts short on residential property. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Comm�ssion and deny rezom ng ZOA �79-02 as requested by William J Hart. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. REGULAR MEETING OF �ULY 23, 1979 RECEIVING THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JULY 11, 1979 PAGE 2 REZONING REQUEST, ZOA #79-05, BY R. C. WITT CONSTRUCTION, 6330 AND 6370 CENTRAL AVENUE. MOTION by Counc�lman Schneider to set the public hearing for this rezonin9 request for Au9ust 13, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. PARKS ANQ RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF JUNE 13, 1979 CONSIDERATION OF NORTHTOWN BRIDGE CROSSING: Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated there was an indication at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting that the City was out of the study for the Northtown Corridor, however, the City is on the mailing list and does receive minutes of the meetings. He felt the Commission wanted the City to cont�nue to monitor the meetings and provide �nput. Mr. Sobiech stated, in the summer of 1980, there would be a public hearing for the proposed Northtown Corridor. He stated the staff, based on comments from the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Council's concern, will monitor developments and bring these to the Council for their comments. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive and concur with the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commiss�on and instruct staff to continue, as they have been, in staying abreast of the developments. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unani- mously. Councilman Fitzpatrick stated he felt one of the concerns of the Commission was that the City didn't formally �oin the group that h�red the consultants for th�s study. He stated this was partly because it appeared the crossing would happen farther North then what now might happen. He stated the reason the proposed crossing probably got shifted to the South was there was on one present protecting the interests of persons lrving to the Sauth. Counc�lman Barnette stated there was d�scussion of an exit on East River Road going South which would concern the City Councilman F�tzpatrick felt staff was aware of the Council's concern antl hoped there wouldn't be an exit from Highway 10 9oing South on East River Road. P1r. Sobiech pointed out the Council's feelings were forwarded, by resolution, to the original Plam m �g Committee. Mr. Sobiech stated, in the environmental assessment, they have to rev�ew all alternatives and th�s is in con�unction with the proposed improvements along Highway 10. He pointed out that the City's representative on the County Commission was in favor of the original alt9nment farther North. APPROVAL OF HOCKEY/GENERAL SKATING AREAS FOR 1979-1980: Councilman Schneider stated he had commum cations with Chuck Fagin of the Hockey Assoc�ation regarding pro6lems last year with use of the Grace High School r�nk. Councilman Schneider stated he rece�ved a letter from Grace High School in which they state the warming house would be available for this coming season. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the commum cation dated July 20, 1979 from Grace High School. Seconded by Counctlwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously, Councilman F�tzpatrick stated he still has a problem with this particular item. He felt, however, he would support this proposed schedule for this year to see how it worked. � � � ,,, REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 23, 1979 PAGE 3 Mr. Qureshi, C�ty Manager, stated they would be providing more general skattng areas and some minor reductton �n the hockey area. Councilman Barnette stated the argument for keep�ng the r�nk open at Moore Lake ts that it is easily accessible, has a large parking area, and is easy to flood. Ms. Hughes of the Park and Recreation Commission stated there were�'t any agruments about the rink clos�ng at Moore Lake because of the low use. She also pointed out that there is a lot of wind at the Moore Lake stte � which makes it not the most pleasant place to skate Councilman Schnetder felt the proposal for relocation of a rtnk at Stevenson School was a good one. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commisston and confirm the locations for hockey and general skating areas. Seconded by Councilman Schneider Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Councllman Schnelder requested staff to check on the problems 6etween Grace High School and the Hockey Association and take steps to have these corrected. EST - GRACE EllANGELICAL FREE CHURCH: Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the church is request�ng fencing between thetr property and the park property. He stated the problem seems to be that some of the people using the park also use the church's parking lot and leave debris on the church property. Mr. Qureshi stated he is not against the City shar�ng in the cost of the fence, according to the poltcy, but felt perhaps they should check to see if the City can give them a hand in cleaning the parking lot. He stated he questioned if the fence would really solve the problem. � Councilwoman Moses stated she can sympathize with the church because people do use their parking lot as the ball diamonds are close to the -- church property and on the new grass they planted. Mr. Qureshl, City Manager, stated Councll could approve this request so they could proceed, if nothing else could be worked out. Councilman Fitzpatrick stated his recollection, from reading the minutes, was debr�s was only part of the problem and the park�ng in their parkin9 spaces and walk�ng on the new grass was a larger problem. Mayor Nee felt staff could try and work out thts problem w�th the church, if at all possible. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to rece�ve ihe letter from Grace Evangelical Free Church. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously MOTION by Councilman Schnetder to concur with the recommendat�on of the Parks and Recreation Commission to adhere to the policy and share in the cost of a fence between Madsen Park and the Grace Evangelical Free Church. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to rece�ve the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of July 11, 1979. Seconded by Councilmari Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIUING HOUSING AND RE�EVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF JULY 18, 1979 Mr. Sobiech, Public Works D�rector, stated the meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority was on July 18 and there was not t�me enough to have the m�nutes prepared 6efore this meeting. He stated, however, that Jerry Boardman was the staff representative at the meeting and is present to review the items discussed at the meeting. REGULAR MEETIPVG OF �ULY 23, 1979 PAGE 4 Mr. Sob�ech stated the two items for the Council to consider are execution of an Agreement of Cooperation between the HRA and C�ty and execution of an Agreement for Staff Services. He stated the Housing and Redevelopment Authority didn't approve the agreements, but recommended amendments. He stated Counc�l should consider the agreements and amendments and if they concur, they could authorize execution of both agreements, however, if they want comments back from the HRA, this also could be done. Mr. Boardman, City Planner, stated �n the Agreement of Cooperation, the only � change the Author�ty had was on Page 3, item 5b, to change the word "may" to "shall". He stated, under Section 5, �f the City issues any bonds then those are the conditions of the issuance of the bonds, as covered in items 5a, 5b, and 5c Councilman Fitzpatrtck asked if the Council was to adopt this agreement, as it ts before them this eve m ng, if that would be the fi nal action. Mr. Boardman stated the HRA �s waiting for Council action on these agreements. He stated the HRA hasn't taken final action because they are waiting for Council action. Mayor Nee stated he had no problem w�th use of the word "shall" as he felt this was the way is should read anyway. Councilman Barnette questioned, under Section 2 of the agreement, the interest �nvolved. Mr. Boardman stated the interest will be paid by the tax increment distr�ct Mr. Qureshi, C�ty Manager, stated in the Agreement for Staff Services, under Item la, they wanted an actual budget provided. Mr. Boardman, City Planner, stated under Item lb of the Agreement for Staff Services, the HRA wanted the authority to approve the Executive Director, since th�s will be the person who will be dealing wtth the HRA. Mr. Boardman � stated the only other modification that was made is under Item 3H of the Agr•eement for Staff ServTCes and concerning cancellat�on. Ne stated the cancellation clause was broken into two parts, for the Executive Director and cancellation for the agreement. Councilman Schneider questioned if the HRA could chose to cancel this agreement, without Council approval, and if they could hire their own staff. Mr. Boardman stated they could do this and pay for the staff through the pro�ect. He stated they have this authority under legislation. Mr. Boardman stated staff services are separated from the pro�ect itself because there may be other pro�ects the Authority may get involved in. Mr. Herr�ck, City Attorney, potnted out if they get involved in other pro�ects, they have to have some way to f�nance the staff and they may not have th�s, unless �t is set up for tax increment. Mayor Nee felt the Council has a great deal of leverage over actual conduct of their affairs. Mr. Quresh�, City Manager, stated an example of control would be zo m ng, tax tncrement financing, which has to be approved by the Council, and any kind of publtc improvements. He felt, if the same staff �s used, hopefully �t would tend to mtntm�ze conflicts. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to author�ze the Mayor and City Manager to � enter into the Agreement of Cooperation between the HRA and the City. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously. P40TIO�d by Counc�lman Fitzpatrick to authorize the entering into the Contract for Staff Services between the HRA and the City. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unan�mously. REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 23, 1979 PAGE 5 MOTION by Councilman Schne�der to receive the minutes of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Meetin9 of July 18, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. AND CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATI I � Mr, Boardman, City Planner, stated the ye7low document before the Council is the actual redevelopment report and has the phases laid out in the back of the document. He stated there is also a gray document which is the computer run-out for cash flow which was done by the League of M�nnesota Cities. Mr. Boardman Stated there was first a run on the tax increment pro�ect, including the housing pro�ect, without any increase for inflation. He explained the second task was the task which included the housing pro�ect, with a 2% �nflation on the assessed valuation. The th�rd task was development of an office structure, �ust North of the Ctty Hall, to get an idea of add�tional tax increment or 6onding potential. Mr. Boardman reviewed the figures under task 1, whtch used no inflat�on factor. He explained there is also an analysis of what might happen if there was a five mill drop, and �nd�cations are that the pro�ects would be via6le. He stated, under task 1, they are not including any land sale and saytng they can spend $1,0OO,ODO on this pro�ect and still come back with a payment on the bond issue. Mr. Boardman stated, under task 2, a 2% �nflation of the assessed valuation was consid�red He stated it shows where the reserve goes and po�nts out they could have an early payback�somewhere in the neighborhood of 17 years. Mr. Boardman stated, under task3, if they proceed with the off�ce, under � tax increment, it shows 1982,1983,and 1984 with no assessed valuations on the pro�ect because that ts through the construction phase. He stated the assessed valuation is based on rented office space so they would use the threeyearstep-up. He stated they are also looking at the land sale of $100,000 and the computer run-out does show that the reserve is still compatible with the pro�ect and looktng at a$600,000 bonding potential. He stated the computer run-out does give them a look at the v�ab�llty of the pro�ect. Mr. Boardman stated the City would become more involved in a computer run-out when they have some solid costs. MOTION by Counc�lman Fitzpatrick to receive the Phase IT report. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all votin9 aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously MDTION by Councilman Barnette to authorize the entering into Phase III of the Center City Development Plan. S�conded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously RECEIVIP�G BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TOT_ALIZIfJG EQUIPN�ENT FOR COP7MONS PARK FILTRATION PLANT Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated bids for a new well pump totalizing and recording equipment for Commons Park Plant were opened on July 9 and only one b�d was rece�ved. , Mr. Sobiech stated he felt this equipment could have been bid on by others, but when they were initially making tnquiries regarding this type of equipment — and estimated costs, they were in the neighborhood of $20,000. He stated, although only one bid was received, staff felt comfortable that the City would get the equtpment they wanted at a very good price. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to receive the bid from Davco, Inc. of St. Paul for a new well pump totalizing and recording equipment. Seconded 6y Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 23, 1979 PAGE 6 MOTIDN by Councilman Schne�der to award the bid to Davco, Inc. in the amount of $15,374.00. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, ali vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING CITY POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING INDUSI MOTION by Councilman F�tzpatrick to adopt the policy statement regarding industrial development revenue mortgages and bonds. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENTS: CITY-ENiPLOYEES: MOTIOPJ by Counc�Tman Schneider to concur with the appointments of the City Manager appointing: �JAME Bruce W. Eagle 1519 26th Street Apt. #2 Des Moines, Iowa 50311 POSITION SALARY EFFECTIVE DATE REPLACES Management Analyst $16,200 City Management per Office year July 24, 1979 Bruce Goodman Mary S. Zwicky Purchas�ng Clerk $666 July 9, 1979 M�schelle Boerger 6041 Woody Lane City Management per Fr�dley, Mfd 55432 Office month Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor fJee declared the motion carried unanimously. CLAIMS. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to authorize payment of Claims No. 190F22 through 203518. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES: MOTION by Councilman Barnette to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously. ESTIMATES� MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the est�mates as submitted. Halvorson Construction 4227 - 165th Avenue fJ.E. Wyoming, MN 55092 Partial Estimate �i7, 1979 M�sc. concrete curb & gutter contract N.D.H. Asphalt, Inc. 5400 Industry Avenue Anoka, MN 55303 Partial Est�mate #2 for ST. 1979-1, and ST. 1979-2 Professional Plann�ng & Development Co. 602 South 2nd Street Mankato, MN 56001 Partial Estimate �'2 - Center City Pro�ect, Phase II $ 3,390.D0 201,947.79 10,000.00 � �— i � � � � REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 23, 1979 Patch, Er�ckson, Madson, Inc. 2311 Wayzata Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55405 Partial Estimate #4 - June supervision Municipal Garage Add. E.D.S. Construction Co. 360 Larpenteur Avenue West St. Paul, MN Partial Estimate �3 Mum cipal Garage Addition Talle, Herrick & Munns 6279 Unv�ersity Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 For services rendered as City Attorney for ,luly $ �'r PAGE 7 250.00 22,422.00 1,775 95 Seconded by Counc�lman 6arnette. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously COMMUNICATIONS: HICKOK AND ASSOCIATES: MOORE LAKE: MOTION by Counc�lman 5chneider to receive the commum cation dated �uly 5, 1979 from Hickok and Assoclates regarding Moore Lake. Seconded by Gouncilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all votin9 aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unan�mously. REQUEST FROM V. F. W. TO USE BINGO PRQCEEDS FOR A NEW ROQF: Mayor Nee stated a request has been received from the Fridley U. F. W. to use some of their bingo proceeds for a new roof Mr. Brunsell, City Clerk, stated he had indicated this would require Council approval, however, after reading the statute more thoroughly, he is not sure Council approval is required as this approval is related to new construction vs repatr. Mr, Brunsell stated, in any event, he wanted to make sure the Counctl is in agreement with their request to use 6ingo proceeds for a new roof. He staied the statute provtdes that they can use bingo proceeds io maintatn or repair real property in use by the orgainization. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, asked Mr. Brunsell if it was his understanding, if they are allowed to use b�ngo proceeds for the new roof, it would not interfere with their contributing the minimum required by the ordinance for charitable purposes. Mr. Brunsell stated that was correct as the U. F. W. has always met or exceeded the requirements of the ordinance regardirg charitable contributions. Councilman Fitzpatrick stated, if this is provided for in the statute and the V. F. W. still plans to contribute at least the min�mum for charitable causes, he would move approval of the request. MOTTON by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the request from the V. F. W. to use bingo proceeds for a new roof. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unam mously. REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 23, 1979 ADJOURNMENT PAGE 8 MOTION by Counc�lman Barnette to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously and the Regular Meet�ng of the Fridley City Council of July 23, 1979 ad�ourned at 8 50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, n, �,��,i, W.tr[ C j f �,C �f�_�l j� r" Carole Haddad Secy. to the City Counctl Approved: 8/6/79 �il'�-Q�" / — William J. Nee Mayor � � �