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02/25/1980 - 00013595�� THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF FE6RUARY 25, 1980 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7.35 p.m by Mayor Nee. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nee led the Council and audience �n the Pledge of Alle9iance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS NBStNT APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mayor Nee, Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilwoman Moses, Councilman Schneider and Councilman Barnette Nane REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 4, 1980: MDTION by Councilwoman Moses to approve by Councilman Schneider Upon a vo�ce the motion carried unanimously. the minutes as presented Seconded vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared PUBLIC HEARING MEETING, FEBRUARY 11, 1980 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGEN�R. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda as submitted. Seconded 6y Councilwoman Moses. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor fJee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: VFW PRESENTATION. Dr. Boudreau, Director of Parks and Recreat�on, introduced Mr. Tabell and Mr. Arnold from the Fridley VFW Post 363 He stated he had approached the VFW regard�ng a contribution for the parks and recreat�onal development across from Columb�a Arena. He stated what the City �s attempting to build, with help of groups such as the VF6J and grant monies, is a complex consisting of six lighted ball diamonds, four football and soccer areas including restroom and storage facilities. He stated it was hoped the facilities could be ex- panded in the future to house possibly a pool, gymnasium, racket and handball courts, and meeting rooms for a true commu m ty center. Dr. Boudreau stated, with the donation from the UFW, one of the ball diamonds will be called the UFW field. Mr. Tabell presented a signed commitment for a$60,000 donation by the VFW over a five year per�cd and C�ty Counctl accepted th2 agreement to that effect. Mayor Nee stated thts is the biggest donation they have had to date and he was apprec�at�ve and impressed with their efforts He further stated the leadersh�p the VFW has shown is important to their success. All members of the Council extended their thanks and appreciation for the donation. ' � � LJI 1 � ' REGULAR MEETING OF FEBR�ARY 25, 1980 PRESENTATION TO ED HAMERNIK. PAGE 2 Mr. Ed Hamernik was presented w�th a certificate of appreciat�on for his service on the Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council. Mayor Nee stated Mr. Hamerntk had served as Chairperson of this Council for the 1974 term and appreciation was extended for his unself�sh contrt- but�on and progress made on some of the long standing controversial issues Mayor Nee and all Counc�l members extended their thanks to Ed for his service on the Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Counc�l USA OLYMPIC HOCKEY TEAM - GOLD MEDAL WINNERS AT LAKE PLACID Mayor Nee felt it should be mentioned that the Counc�l was very happy and proud of the Minnesota men and other team members who made up the U. S. Olympic Hockey Team and their efforts in w�nning the Gold Medal INTROD�CTION - TERRY 0'CONNELL. Mr. John Eddy of the Cable Television Company introduced Mr. Terry C'Connell. He stated, as the Council knows, he will be going to Minneapolis and Mr. 0'Connell would be his replacement and carry on the progress that has been made to provide a service for the cable subscribers in Fridley Mr. 0'Connell stated he would like to meet w�th the Council and was looking forward to working in the community. OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF APPDINTMENTS TO CITY COMP1ISSIONS (TABLED 2/4/80) PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Mayor Nee stated there were two nominations made at the February 4, 1980 meeting. Councilman Qarnette stated Bob Peterson, who was nominated, was the former Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission and he would like to serve agatn on the Commission. Councilman Schneider stated he did not wtsh io take away from Bob Peterson, who is a very capable individual, however, Mr. Dan Allen had expressed an �nterest over a year ago in serving on the Commisston. He stated Mr Allen has a Master's Degree �n Parks and Recreation Administration and has signifi- cant background in the area of parks and recreation. Councilwoman Moses stated she has talked w�th Mr. Al1en and because of his background and interest, she felt he would be an asset to the Commiss�on UPON A RDLL CALL VOTE TAKEN ON THE NDMINEES, Councilman Barnette voted for Bob Peterson. Councilman Schneider, Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Moses and Councilman Fitzpatrick voted for Dan Allen, htayor Nee declareu D-an Allen was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Commission by a 4 to 1 vote. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION: Counc�lman Schneider nominated John Erickson to this Commiss�on. There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed by Mayor Nee MOTION by Councilman Schnetder to cast a white ballot for John Er�ckson for appointmeni to the Environmental Qual�ty Commission. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye> Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously. �r �,' �, R, REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 25, 1980 CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION PAGE 3 MOTION by Councilman Barnette to table tlie appointment to the Cable Television Commission. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a- voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried un- an�mously. NEW BUSINESS. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING DF AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS IN ALICE WALL ADDITION, RICHARD KAHN: MOTION 6y Councilwoman Moses to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Barnette Upon a voice vote, all voting aye> Mayor Wee declared the motion carried unam mously. RECETVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DF fEBRUARY 6, 1980: CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT, PS #80-01, UNIVERSITY INDUSTRIAL PARK, BY ROBERT SCHROER MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to set the public hearing for April 7, 1980 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously. CONSTDERATION OF REZONING REQUEST, ZOA ?k80-01, BY ROBERT SCNROER: MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to set the public hearing for April 7, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Ms. Barbara Hughes of the Planning Commission questioned wYrat would be done about the drainage for this area Mayor Nee stated there is an overall study for the area and the developer would have to show how the water would be contained. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, felt the matter regarding the drainage would be brought out at the publ�c hearing. MOTION by Councilman 6arnette to receive the m�nutes of the Planntng Com- m�ssion Meeting of February 6, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Schne�der. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE CATV COMMISSION MIPdUTES OF DECEMBER 6, 1979: MOTION by Councilman Barnette to receive the minutes of the Cable Television Commission Meet�ng of December 6, 1979 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a votce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE CATV COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 13, 1980: ERATIOfd OF AN � REPORT FROM AfJOKA COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Mark Scott, Chairperson for the Anoka County Communications Workshop, stated the�r report to the Council is the one prom�sed at the end of a six month period He stated he felt the f�rst s�x months has been more successful than they had predicted. , ' 1 � � ' `J '� REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 25, 1980 PAGE 4 P9r. Scott stated the first three months they were esta6l�shing themselves and getting people into the studio for some training and in the last three month period, they have almost dou6led the number of programs. Mr. Scott stated they are writing foundations to enlist their support and have received $100 from Midland and notice from the �epartment of fiealth, Education and Welfare indicating their grant applicat�on was being processed. Mr. W�11 Loew-Blosser, Coordinator for the Anoka County Commun�cations Workshop, stated some programs made by people in Fridley for Channel 12 are produced on a weekly basis and they now have six groups on the rhannel He then exp1ained these programs and stated they are expecttng more prograrns from the schools. He stated they are looking to the future for more people to learn how to use the resources that are available and talk�ng to other people zn Fr�dley vta cable televis}on. Mr. Loew-Blosser stated a new program beginning this week is a live call-in program, which is an outgrowth of the poll, to provide a means of peop7e sharin9 their opinions. Councilwoman Moses felt this may be a good way to get feedback from the citizens on the issues before the Council. Mr. Scott stated the Workshop has used about all of the original funds which were given and at th�s point, they are requesting funding for the next 13 months in order to pay the Coordinator's salary, for some office supplies and operating expenses. Mr. Scott stated the pr�mary need now �s to get a second recording deck and also the portapak the Workshop has access to is quite old and black and white and they would like color equipment Mr. �im Daniels of the Cable Television Company stated the April, 1980 payment to the City would be for the last s�x months of 1979 and the April, 1981 payment would cover the entire year of 1980 Mr. Daniels also stated he felt they have made some good strides in the d�rect�on of obtaining additional subscribers. Mayor Nee stated he felt if they can 9et through the next six months or so, the workshop would become self-supporting in the near future. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated if the Council feels they want to fund this program, he would recommend they do so through December. Ne stated, this year, the Council will be reviewing the budget for 1981 and pro,7ections can be given for possible revenue. He stated the expenses of the Commission itself would take all the funds they would be receiving this year, and that the money given to the Anoka County Communications Workshop was the �m tial starter fee. MOTION 6y Counctlman Fitzpatrick that the City contribute to the Anoka County Communications Workshop $1,000 per month begimm �g March 1, 1980 through the balance of 1980, for a total of $10,000. Seconded by Council- woman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. The staff 1s to resubmit a copy of the agreement with the changes in the dates. MOTION by Councilman F�tzpatrick to receive the minutes of the Cable Television Commission Meeting of February 13, 1980. Seconded 6y Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously. �l) REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 25, 198Q PAGE 5 RECEI1fING THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES DF �ANUARY 28, 1980: MOTION by Councilwoman P1oses to receive the m�nutes of the Civil Serv�ce Commission P�eetrng of January 28, 1980. Seconded by Council- man Schneider Upon a voice vote, all voting aye> Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING TNE CIVIL SERVICE COM�4ISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 4, 1980. MOTION by Counc�lman Schneider to receive the minutes of the Civil Serv�ce Commission Meeting of February 4, 1980. Seconded by Council- woman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITIDN OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM nnnnrnTV. Mr. Quresh�, City Manager, explained the Condemnation Commissioners awarded a total of $16,400 as compensation for some of the Red Owl property which was condemned to widen P9ississ�ppi Street. He stated this amount has been appealed by the owner and they are requesting the sum of $18,000 Mr. Qureshi stated it was the recommendation of the City Attorney that the City concur w�th thts sum of $18,000 since he felt the cost for goin9 to trial wouid exceed this difference. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to concur with the recommendation of the City Attorney and authorize the sum of $16,400 plus $1,600 to be split 50/50 by the City and County, as compensation for some of the Red Owl property that was taken to w�den Mississippi Street. Seconded by Council- man Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unan�mously. OLUTION NO 14-1980 TO A�vERTISE FOR BIDS FOR TREE REMOVAL: MOTION by Counc�lman Barnette to adopt Resolution No. 14-1980. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor PJee declared the motion carried unanimously. CLAIMS MOTION by Councilman Schne�der to authorize payment of Claims No. 040F22 through 053C09. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carrted unanimously. LICENSES: MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to approve the licenses as submitted and as on f�le �n the L�cense Clerk's Offi ce. Seconded by Counc�7man Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ESTIMATES. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the estimates as submitted.. Talle, Herrick & Munns 316 East Main Street Anoka, Minnesota 55303 For legal services rendered as City Attorney during the month of January, 198d $ 2,753 45 1 , ---, , i I� � L .J � REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 25, 1980 ESTIMATES (continued Smith Juster, Feikema, Malmon & Haskvitz 1250 Butlders Exchange �utlding M�nneapolis, Minnesota 55402 PAGE 6 For legal services rendered as Prosecutor during �anuary, 1980 $ 2,730 00 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carr�ed unan�mously. ADJOURNM[�IT MOTION by Councilman Barnette to ad�ourn the meeting Seconded by Counc�lman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motlon carried unan�mously and the Regular Meet�ng of the Frtdley C�ty Council of February 25, 1980 adjourned at 8.45 p.m Respectfully submitted, ������ Carole Haddad Secy of the City Council Approved: March 3, 1980 i � 7`± ,- � � ' � �r�� -�. William J 44ee Mayor �� S