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12/17/1979 - 00013638� � � THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF DEC�NBER ]7, 1979 The Regular Meettng of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7:3i p.m. by h1eyor Nee. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nee led the Counctl and audience in the Pledge of Alleg�ance to the Flag. ROLL C'4LL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilwoman Moses, Mayor �lee, Councilman Scnneider and Councilman Barnette MEMBERS ABSENT: None APPROV,4L OF hiINUTES• REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 3, 1979: MOTIGPd by Counc�lman Barnette to appreve the minutes as preserted Secended by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice VGtP, a�l votrng aye, Mayor PJee declared the motion carried una m mously. FUf3LIC HFARIPJG. DECEMBER MOTION by Counctlman Schneider to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Cauncilvvoman Moses. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye; Mayor Plee declared the motion carried una m mously A[;4PTIODI GF Fl6EfJDA: Mayor Nee stated that Councilwoman Mcses has asked that items 1 and 2 or the agenda be reversed in order tn consider the appointment to the Human Resources Commission before the awarding of the animal control contract Mayor Piee requested an item be added• °f,onsideration of a Resolution Fluthorizing an n�yi°eemer�i, between the State of Minnesota, Departme��t of Public Safety and the Fr��cilty Poiice �epartmert (Use Asreerec�t far A�ert J3A Portable Qreath Testing Units} MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to adopt the agenda as amended. Seconded by Co��nc���n;an Sci�neider. Upon a vo�ce vote, a� � votin9 aye, Ma�ror PJee declared the rnok,ion carried unanimously OPEN FORUPI, L'ISITORS: Gr. Boudreau, D�rector r�f Parks and f;ecreation, stated the Cit_V has eCtair�ed $2GG,OQO t� purehase approxim�teiy 1, acres on Un�verstty Avenu�, north of 69�h Avenue, a,�ross from Coiurnbia P�rena. He stated a lot of indeoth pla;�ning has been done for a proposed Frid�e�r community park at this location and explained what is proposed for the area and how it will be utilized for recreational facilities. Gr. Bour;reau s+.aied they have been wnrking vtith the Planninc De�a�tment in trying to o6tain other grants for real�zing this dream and Fri�le�� is ranl<e� ' second by the Metropolitan Council for another $200,000 for this pro,7ect. He stated their department is also approaching other groups in the City to inform them about the plan and obtain their support Dr. Boudreau then introduced Mr. Glenn vanHulzen, President of the Fr�dley Youth Sports Association. Mr. VanHulzen read a letter from the FYSA which indicated their support for the proposed recreation center. He presented the Council rn a� REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1979 PAGE 2 with a$5,000 donation for the purpose of assisting in developin9 the planned recreation complex. He stated he hoped �t would soon become a reality and could be ut�lized by every resident Mayor Nee stated the Council was pleased with their support and all Council members extended theTr thanks and appreciation for the donation. OLD BUSINESS: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTP9ENT TO HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION (TABLED 12/3/79): , MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to appoint Wayne Welch to the Human Resources Commission. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Councilwoman Moses stated Mr. Welch ts a Professor in Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota and felt, with his background, he would be an asset to the Human Resources Commission. Mr. Welch, 6115 Woody Lane, appeared before the Council and stated he has been a resident of Frtdley for about 1D years and teaches courses at the University of Minnesota concerning the mer�t or worth of options in decision making. i UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOIlE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee deciared the motion carried una m mousiy. Mayor Nee expressed the Council's gratitude to Mr. Welch for h�s willingness to serve on the Commission Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, added his endorse- ment, as he stated he knows Wayne, and felt he would do an excellent �ob. AWARDING ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT (BIDS OPEfJED NOU. 20, 1979)(TABLED 12/3/79). Mr. �im Hill, Public Safety Director, stated this item was tabled on December 3 in order to give individual members of the Council an opportunity to inspect � both of the facilities of the two bidders, and also give the Police Department addit�onal time to check with other ,7urisdictions that have contracts with Qlaine Midway All Pets regarding their services. Mr. Hill stated the Pol�ce Department has contacted Blaine, Coon Rapids, Columbia Heights and Spring Lake Park, which all have contracts with Blaine Midway for animal control serv�ces He stated, as far as the patrol service, none of them have patrol of any sig m ftcance. He did state, however, that all of the cities contacted, were satisfi ed with the services of Blaine Midway. Councilman Schneider stated he visited the MAPSI and 6laine Midway facilit�es and that there was a sig m fi cant improvement at Blaine Midway from last year. He stated, from this inspection, he was reasonably satisfied with the operation regardtng the cleanliness and the odors, which were much less than last year. Mayor Nee stated he visited both the fac�l�ties and thought they were both 9ood in the sense of sanitation. He felt MAPSI was a little more pleasant as it was bigger and br�ghter. He stated he didn't see anything at Blaine Midway that con- cerned him regardtng the handl�ng of the animals. MOTION by Counctlman Barnette to receive the bids and award the bid for animal control services to Blaine M�dway All Pets, based on the fact that this was the low bid received and the satisfactory reports received from neighboring communities regarding Blain M�dway All Pets. � � �I � REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1979 �endor & Blatne Midway Address All Pets 1�911 N.E. Radisson Blaine, MN. 55434 Bid Bond or Performance Bond Price per hour per ambulance (�13-a in Specs) PATROL Price per each 24 hours or fractton (#,13-b in Specs) BOAR�ING RATE Price per each Ammal (13-c in Specs) ANIMAL UESTRGYING Pr�ce per call (13-d in Specs) INJURED ANIMAL Prtce per hour per ambulance (13-e �n Specs) SPECIAL SERVICE COMMENTS $11.00/hr est. 104D hrs./yr $11440.00/yr $3.00/day est. 948 days/yr $7_,844.00/yr $-0 No Charge est. 13S ammals( �-0 yr. BITE CASE �y11.00/call est 64 calls/yr $704.00/yr. $11.00/call est. 64 calls/yr $704.00/yr. ESTIMATED TOTAL $15,692.00 PAGE 3 MAPSI 506-llth Ave. N Mp1s.,MN 55411 $10.00/hr est. 1040 hrs./yr �10,4D0.00/yr �a3 65/day est. 948 days/yr. $3,460.2D/yr. 6.DD/an�mal est. 138 animals/ yr. $828.OD/yr. $12.00/call est. 64 calls/yr. 5768.00/yr $12.00/call est 64 calls/yr. $768.00/yr ESTIMATED TOTAL $16,224 20 � �{ Dr. K.D.Hedges 6righton Vet.Clim c 2615 M�sslsslppl New Brighton, MN NO BID Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carrted unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION FOR INITIAL APPROVAL OF OFFICIAL DRAFT OF COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY DF FRIDLEY FOR SUBNISSION T Mr. Boardman, City Planner, stated he checked with the Metropol�tan Council regarding this plan and some of the concerns of the Council, and they stated the City probably wouldn't have any problems, in making modifications with the Zoning Plan, as long as those changes weren't border-type changes where there might be dramatic effects on neighboring communities Mr. Herrick, C�ty Attorney, felt it was fairly clear that this �s a new area and there is not any Minnesota Supreme Court decisions on it, but would lead him to think that once tt ts adopted, the Council would have problems in either changing what is adopted, in the sense tt would have to go through the procedure of the Metropolitan Council, and secondly, there seems to 6e some question as to the effect of the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan as it relates to existing zo m ng. He stated it is clear to h�m that, if the Comprehensive Plan indicates that land is to be used for something other than what the Zoning Code presently provides, and if the owners request that change, the Council would be hard pressed to deny it. �� � REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1979 PAGE 4 Mr. Herrick stated, before the plan is adopted, the Counc�l should look at the properties that are indicated differently in the plan than what the Zon�ng Code states and make sure they can live wtth it Councilman Schneider stated the resolution before the Council is for initial approval and asked if they proceeded with th�s, and before f�nal approval, find they do have some discrepancies they want to change, if they would have trouhle doing so. Mr. Herrick stated the Metropolitan Council has indicated, by phone con- versations with the Planning staff, that tt wasn't going to be "cast in concrete", but felt the City should indicate this is preliminary approval, and make reference to the phone conversation, and is being submitted for their comment with the understanding that certain changes could be made before it is finalized, as long as it doesn't adversely effect neighboring commun�ties. Counc�lman Schneider stated, before final approval, he would like to see a larger map of the land use. Mayor Nee asked if the City has any �nput from the owners of the property in the areas proposed for rezoning. Mr Boardman stated ihe owners haven't been notified, specifically, and probably this is an issue that has to be clarif�ed. Councilwoman Moses asked how staff arrived at the four changes that could possibly develop as residential Mr. Boardman stated they were looking at potential areas that are available that may be utilized for housing. Councilman Schneider stated he would be more comfortable watting until they see the overlay, before action is taken on the initial approval. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated this could be done and the overlay re- v�ewed by the Council, wtth possible approval the first meeting in January Counci7man F�tzpatr�ck stated it seems the chief problem they have now would cont�nue in that tt really shortcircuits the publtc hearing aspect of the rezoning. He stated this would be true at any point. He stated he wouldn't have any ob,7ection to looking at the overlay between now and January, but it seems to him, in the final analysis, they have three ways to go (1} as it is presently zoned; (2) develop it as proposed in the Comprehensive Plan or (3) develop it entirely different with a rezoning request. Counc�lman Schneider stated in the Land Use Section, Page 8, Policy 5 on the last line, the word "undeveloped" should be �nserted before the words "residenttal areas". Mr Boardman indicated he would make this change. MDTION by Councilman Schneider to table action on this rasolution for ini- tial approval of the official draft of the Comprehensive Development Plan unti7 the first meeting �n January. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unani- mously. NEW BUSINESS RECEIVING MINUTES OF SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15,1979• MOTION by Councilman Barnette to rece�ve the minutes. Seconded by Council- man Schne�der. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously. � ' , � L _J � REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1979 PAGE 5 RECEIUING PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 28, 1979: Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated this h�us? is located �n �he flood plain area and the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the special use permit to allow the addition with the stipulation that the electrical services be 2 feet above the fleod plain level (100 year flood elevation) MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant SP #79-12 with the stipulation that the electrical serv�ces be 2 feet above the flood plain level (100 year flood elevation). Seconded by Councilwom�n h1oses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mntion carried unanimousl�. IT REQUEST, LS H79-08, BY GRAND W PASCHKE Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated this lot spltt request was to correct a surveyor's error and the Plam m �y Commission has recommended approval. MOTIOV by Counczlwoman Moses to concur with the recommendat�on of the Planninr Commtssion and approve LS #79-OS Seconded by Councilman Schneider Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, �ayor Nee declared the mot�or carried unanimously. MOTIQN by Councilman Fttzpatrick to receive the minutes of the Plamm �a Commission meeting of November 28, 1979 Secor,ded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carrie� unan�mously RECEIVING PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF DECEM&ER 5, ]979• MOTION 6y Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the m�nutes. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. RECEIVIf�G CHARTER COMMISSION f4INUTES C1F DCTO�ER ?_, 1979. MOTION uy Counr�lman Schneider to receive the minutes. Seconded by Council- woman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE POLICE CIVIL SER1fICE COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 27, 1979: MCTIQN b� Councilman Barnette to rece�ve the minutes. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unantmously. Mr. Jim Hill, Public Safety Dtrector, reported on the new recruitment system for pol�ce officers. He stated they are pleased they have a validated system and stated the candidates completed the written exams and ag�lity tests and the oral �nterviews are now in process. He stated the candidates will also have a medical exam, psychological srreen�ny, and a background chPCk Mr. Hill stateu, out of the top 18 candidates, 7 are female. He stated they hoped to have an el�gibility l�st by January. CONSIDERA7IUN OF BENEFIT INfRFASE FOR FRIL�LFY FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATIf?N: Mr. Charles McKusick, President of the Fridley Volunteer Firefighter's Relief �1ssociation, appeared before the Councii regarding ratification of the Fire Dep�rtment Relief Association retirernent benefit increase. _ .i �� REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1979 PAGE 6 Mr. McKusick stated the �olunteer Firefighter's Relief Association Member- ship approved an increase of its base service pension from $160 to $192 per month, effective �anuary 1, 1980 and requested ratification by the Council. He stated the increase has been studied by their actuary and this increase can be made without any unfunded liability and will not require any tax sup- port and the pension fund will continue to be fully funded Mayor Nee stated he was a member of this Board and went through the process, and it seems the members have been very conservative in their claim for the benefits and this seems to be a very reasonable proposal. MOTION by Councilinan Fitzpatrick to concur and grant the request of the Fridley Volunteer F�refighter's Relief Association to increase iis base service pension from $160 to $192 per month effective January 1, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Schne�der. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF SIGN PLAN FOR 6440 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, J& S INVESTMENTS Mr. Boardman, City Planner, stated there is an existing canopy wh�ch the owners wtsh to use as a sign base for the property at 6440 University Avenue. Mr. Boardman stated staff has made recommendations regarding the sign plan and these have been agreed upon by the owner and should be included as part of the approval of the sign plan The recommendations are as follows. l. That all signs shall be 4 feet in height and should be located in a straight line at a height of 3 feet above the existing canopy. 2. The length of the sign should be regulated by the allowable square footage for the sign as allowed under the present s�gn code, provided that the sign length is no greater than 2 feet on either side of the six division lines of the building as shown on the attached plan 3. A71 signage shall be attached to a background which meets the above re- quirement and should be attached to the building surface. 4. All s�gnage material shall be approved by the building owner prior to City approval. 5. If lighting of the sign is required: The sign must be intertor lit or exterior lighting incorporated into the building design. MOTION 6y Counc�lwoman Moses to approve the sign plan with the above five recommendations made by staff. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unani- mously. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF JOINT USE RENTAL AGREEMENT NO MOTION by Councilman Barnette to approve the renewal of �oint use rental agreement No. 67 with the Metro Waste Control Commission. Seconded by Councilman F7tzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee de- clared the motion carried unanimously E RENTAL AGREEMENT N0. 191 WITH METRO MOTION by Councilman FttzpatrTCk to approve the renewal of jornt use rental agreement No. 191 with the Metro Waste Control Comm�ssion. Seconded by Counc�lman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee de- clared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE N0. 2, 1979 MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER CONTRACT: Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated it would be to the City's advantage to extend this contract for miscellaneous concrete curb and gutter as the con- tractor, Halvorson Construction, has indtcated a willingness to do this work for the same price �t was done for in 1979. � � � j I L� � REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1979 PAGE 7 MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve Change Order No 2 with Halvorson Construction, 4227-165th Ave. N. E., Wyoming, Minn. 55092, to allow for a one year extension of 1979 miscellaneous concrete cur6 and gutter contract in the amount of $25,747.37 for an add�tton of $10,053.50. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR POLICE VEHICLES (BIDS OPENED 2:00 P.hi. DECEMBER 4, 1979 Mr. Jim Hill, Publlc Safety Director, stated under the 6ldding system this year, the City has the option of accepting a bid under the Hennepin County system, or accepting one of the local bids. He stated Hennepin County re,7ected the low b�d for the Plymouth Volare because of the size of the wheel base and their history of operating expenses for �hese veh�cles. Mr. Htll stated that the City does not have any ob,7ection to the size of the 1lolare wheel base and City maintenance records do not reflect a higher operating cost for the Uolare, but rather a lower cost than what they are experiencing with the Novas. Mr. H�11 stated, tt ts recommended, therefore, that the local bid from Central Chrysler Plymouth be accepted for the Volare with the small 318 U-8 engine which will g�ve the City the lowest priced vehicle and, hope- fully, the best gas mileage. He stated, by awarding the bid to Central Chrysler Plymouth, the C�ty will be savrng $907 30 per vehicle or a total of $7,258. /� , MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to receive the bids for the 1980 police vehicles , Art Goebel Ford, Bob Ryan Olds, Brookdale Chrysler-Plymouth, Brookdale Ford, Hansord Pontiac, Iten Chevrolet, Kline Oldsmobile, Metro Dodge, Minar Ford, Norths�de Mercury, Ray Eliot Buick, R.D. Skibo and Uiking Chevrolet - No Acknowledgement, No Bid. CENTRAL CHRY�ER C.R. CHRYSLER FREEWAY FORD P9AIN MOTORS N STAR DODC= PLYM. 35W & CQ. PLYM. 2710 9700 LYNDALE 435 W MAIN 6800 BROOK , ITEM RD. G, ST. PAUL, COON RAPI�S A�E 50., ST ANOKA, LYN BLU�. QTY DESCRIPTIDN MN. 636-7410 BLVD. 421-3330 MPLS 888-9481 421-2700 560-8000 Bid Bond Certified Check Discount for payment Ndd. D�scount Delivery after receipt of P.0 ru5,000.00 1% penalty/mo if not pd. 30 days None 60-120 days Police Veh�cles- Volare �L 42 Mid Stze (9)V8, 250 CID $ 5,&59.00 �52,731.00 Less Trade-in (7) 1979 Chev Malibu -1,750.Q0 12,25D.00 $4,890.30 None 50.�0 60-120 days Volare JL 42 $ 6,300.88 56,707 92 1,400.00 9,800 00 CNA Ins Co 5% Net 30 days 2o after 30 days None Recd 2•30 U.S.F.G. $4,000.00 5% Net 30 days None None None 120-180 days 168 days 60-90 �a��s Fairmont $ 6,148.00 55,332.00 1,770.00 12,39D.OD Mal�bu Vl Aspen $ 7,233.00 $ 6,134.00 65,097.00 55,206.00 1,200.00 650 00 8,400.00 4,550.00 ��- REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1979 PAGE 8 QTY ITEM CENTRAL CHRYSLER C.R. CHRYSLER FREEWAY FOR� MAIN MOTOR N.STAR �ODGE _ DESCRIPTION (1) 1975 Plymouth Volare $ 1,350.00 (1) 1975 Plymouth Valiant 1,350.00 Parts & Serv. Manual 47.50 NET COST $40,588.50 Police Vehicles Mid-S�ze Volare (9) V8, 350 CID $6,798.00 $61,182 00 Less Trade-in (7) 1979 Chev. Malibu 1,750.00 12,250.00 � 1,D00.00 800. 00 87.00 No Bid 7,125.00 64,125 81 1,200 00 8,400.00 $ 1,330.00 1,330.00 45.00 �40,327.00 No Btd (1) 1975 Plymouth Volare 1,350.00 (1) 1975 Plymouth Valiant 1,350.00 800 00 Parts & Serv. Manual 47.50 NET COST �40,588.50 Police Vehicles Full size Grand Fury JL 41 Grand Fury JL 41 LTD 351 (9) U8, 350 CID $ 6,798.00 7,125.00 7,189.00 61,182.00 6�4,125 81 64,701.00 $ 700.00 500.00 40.00 $55,537.D0 7,595.00 68,355.D0 700 00 500.00 40.00 $58,795.00 Impala 8,D31.85 72,286.65 Less Trade-�n: (7) 1979 Chev Malibu 1,75D.00 1,400.00 1,770.00 1,200 00 12,250.D0 9,800.00 12,390.00 8,400.00 (1) 1975 Plymouth � 1,350 00 1,000.00 1,33D.00 700.00 Volare (1) 1975 Plymouth 1,35D.00 800.00 1,330.DD 500.OD Val�ant Parts & Serv. Manual 47.00 87.00 45.00 45.QD NET COST $46,279.50 $52,612.81 49,696.00 62,726.65 OPTIONS LockTng DirferentTal 59.29 ea. 59.29 ea. 54 OQ 9 63 Block Heater 13.86 16.94 12.U0 35.00 Rear Defroster Incl. 87.01 Aux. Trans. Cooler Incl. Incl. Incl. Wheel Covers 37 J3 Seconded by Councilman Barnette Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to award the bid to the low bidder, Central Chrysler Plymouth, for the 1980 police vehicles. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. $ 525.00 525.00 35.f- $49,641 1 No Bid St. 'R�gis 7,015.00 63,135 00 650.00 4,550.00 525.00 525.00 35.OQ 57,570.00 � I i L� REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1979 PAGE 9 CONSTDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO FRIDLEY ENERGY COMMISS:OfJ: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to appoint W�11iam Wharton and Dean Saba to the terms ending April 1, 1983, and Donald Wall and Giles McConville to the terms ending April 1,1982. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Councilman Barnette stated he would l�ke to nominate Jim Langenfield to be appointed to th�s Commission for the term which expires April 1, 1981. It � was brought out that Mr. Langenfield is currently serving on anether City Commission. Councilman Bar�ette stated he would like to talk with Mr Langenfield regarding this appointment, as he knows he has expressed an interest in this vacancy. UPON A l�OICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOUE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Schneider stated he was asked what is being done with the Energy Poltcy proposed by the Commisston and requested this be an item for discussion at the next conference meeting. CLAIMS: MOTIO� by Councilwoman Moses to authorize payment of Claims No 340C10 throuoh 348F01. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimousiy. ESTIMNTES: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrtck to approve the estimates as submitted. Talle, Herrick & Munns 6279 University Avenue N. E Fridley, Minn. 55432 � For Services as City Attorney for month of November, 1979 $ 1,467 30 Halvorson Construction 4227 165th Avenue N E Wyoming, Minn. 55092 Partial Estimate #11 for 2979 Miscellaneous Concrete Curb and Gutter Contract a 330 00 Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES. MOTiON by Councilwoman Moses to approve the licenses as submitted and as on ftle in the License Clerk's Office Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT - CITY EMPLOYEE• MOTION by Councilman Schneider to concur with the appointment of � EFFECTIVE NAME POSITION SALARY DATE REPLACES Mark Lloyd Burch Assistant �24,000 December 17, Thomas 115 E. South View Dr. Public Works Year 1979 Colbert Marion, Iowa 52302 Director Seconded by Counctlman Barnette Upon a voice vote, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimous1y. �6 REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1979 PAGE 10 RESOLUTION N0. 146-1979 ADJUSTING THE CITY OF FRIDLEY MILEAGE REIMBURSE- MOTION by Counc�lman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 146-1979. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Mayor Nee stated th�s resolut�on would �ncrease the mileage reimbursement from 18 cents to 22 cents per miie. Councilman Schne�der stated there is concern in the Police Department re- � garding reimbursement for mileage when officers have to appear at court and have to use their own cars. He stated he would support reimbursement for this, but asked admi m stration to comment regardin9 their concern. Mr Hill, Public Safety Director, stated the issue �s one where an off-duty off�cer �s required to be in court and has to use his own vehicle. He stated they are following the recommendations and procedures of the Union contract and the philosophy with not agreeing to that particular benef�t is that this item has never been negotiated in the contract. He stated the officers do receive the minimum of two hours of overtime pay �ust for appearing in court, and if they are there for any addit�onal time, they are paid accordingly. Mr. Hill felt �t is a timely issue due to the increase in gasol�ne and that it is an excellent item for additional benefits, when contract negotiations are re-opened. He felt for Fridley to do something now puts them tn a bad light with other communities He stated he was not opposed to the request, but cons�dered it an item to be negot�ated in the next contract. Councilman Schnetder asked what would happen if an officer didn't appear in court, if a City vehicle wasn't avaiTable for use and he was not a61e ta use his own veh�cle. Mr. Hill stated he could be held for contempt of court or other disci- plinary action. ' Councilman Schneider felt it was a philosophical question whether it is a benef�t or a standard reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. Mr. Hi77 stated �t is considered by the 7a6or negotiators as a fringe benefit. Councilman Barnette felt it was a le9itimate request and the cost would probably be less than $500 per year. Counc�lman Schneider stated they have a letter from the City Attorney, Mr. Herrick, to Mr. Hill addressing this question. Mr. Herrick stated he was asked to g�ve an opinion on reimbursement, but hasn't seen any further correspondence. He stated what he indicated, from a legal standpoint, the Council has the authority to author�ze or not to authorize the reimbursement. He stated, the question, as he sees it, is whether it should be granted and tf so, how it should be granted and the implications of doing it one way or another. Mr. H�11 stated employees in the Police Department who use their own car while on duty would be re�mbursed the same as any other City employee, however, the court time in the contract is a whole separate issue. He stated, with off-duty traim ng, mtleage is paid if an officer is assigned , to th�s tratning He stated the labor negotiators felt they allowed this retmbursement by paytng a minimum of two hours when they had to appear in court. He felt it was a narrowly defined issue. � � � REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 1979 PAGE 11 Mr. Hill stated, from a practical standpo�nt, the off�cers don't come to ihe City Hall to try and obtain a vehicle, if it is more convenient to dr�ve their own veh�cle. It was requested by Council that the staff submit a report regarding this item. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried una m mously. RESOLUTION N0. 145-1979 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWE I Mr. Hill, Publtc Safety Director, stated information was received this morning in the mail invtting the City to part�ctpate in thts program for free use of portable breath testing units in enforcement of drunk driving 1aws. Mr. Hill stated this is a hand-held devtce the officers can use in the cars where they suspect the driver has been drinking, and it saves time from bringing the dr�ver into the statton He stated, if the readtng shows tt is over the statuatory requirement, then the process continues as it would have done without use of the portable unit. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to adopt Resolution No. 145-1979. Seconded by Counc�lman Schne�der. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to ad�ourn the meeting Seconded by Councilman Schnetder. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unan�mously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of December 17, 1979 adjourned at 9 10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,�' r� � ��� � Carole Haddad Secy. to the City Council Approved: �anuary 7, 198� j' � ,,�,� �` � ���.�--�_ �� � W�ll�am J. Nee Mayor ;1 `l