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12/07/1981 - 5310FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEE7ZNG PLEASE SIGN NAME ADDRESS AND ITEM NUMBER INTERES7ED IN , . .�, , . DATE: December�7, 1981 a NAME ADDRESS ITEM NUMBER ___ � _______________ _______________________________________________________________ � _____�'�� � � S ,� ' �'v� �e�p�< ! �°��s�'�l ��Sl— �- � �,��..t � S� � �' � i�� :��=�� � �<�../��� � �: ' �� �-�.-�' ,vf � .��v,� � - ��z '� aT �. , - r\ ': ; � 0 FRIDLEY CITY �COUNC 1 L � � . REGULAR COU�JCIL MEETI��JG - DECEMBER 7, 1981 -•7:30 P,M. _ .�- - MEMO T0: DEPARTMEN7 HEADS FOLLOWING ARE THE "ACTIOi`JS NEEDED"� PLEASE HAVE YOUR ANSWERS BACK IN THE CITY P�ANAGER�S OFFICE BY THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE NEXT REGULAR COUNC I L MEET I NG � THANK YOU .��-�-' ���� _ � PUBLIC �JORKS APPROVAL �OF MI PJUTES : REGULAR MEETING, IVOVEMBER Z3, 1981 Approved ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Adopted as submitted OPE�I FO RU"I, V I S I TORS : � � . �CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA — 15 MINUTES) No Response PUBLIC �EARI�UG: PUBLIC HEARING ON CONSIDERATION OF A HOUSING PLAN AND � PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY TO ALLOW CITY TO DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER PROGRAMS OR MAKING OR PURCHASING MORTGAGE LOANS TO FINANCE HOUSING I'�ITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES� ������ 1 Public Hearing opened 7:48, closed at 8:28 P.M. on•the. housing �plan. Consideration of Housing Program was tabled to first meeting in �ebruary--February 1, 1982 ACTION NEEDED: Put item back on agenda of February l, 1982 for consideration 0 0 PAGE 2 NEW BUSIyESS: CONSIDERATION OF THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, SECTION II�IO OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE RELATING TO FEES iCONVERSION CONDOMINIUMS). �� 2- 2 A Item tab7ed. Administration to work on new proposal ACTION NEEDED: Formulate new proposal as requested by Council and bring back for consideration RECEIVING PLANNING COMMISSION �'�1NUTES OF i�OVEMBER 18, 19�1, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 3 - 3 E Consideration of STOP sign study by Energy Comn,.........3B - 3E P.C. Recommendation: Direct staff to do feasi- i �ty study Council Action Needed: Consideration of recommendation Energy Commission to study the feasibility of changes in stop signs installed to control traffic speed. Staff is to provide necessary info with input from the Public Safety Director 'UBLIC WORKS ACTION NEEDED: Provide information to Energy Commission in conjunction with Public Safety Director RECEIVING CATV COMMISSION h�INUTES OF MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON CABLE REFRANCHING OF i�OVEM- BER 12, 1981, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 4 - 4 V h1inutes received PUBLIC WORKS ACTION NEEDED: File for future reference CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT RELATING TO PETITION ��0� 11-I9g1 AGAINST BERMING ALONG BURLINGTON� NORTHERN RA I LROAD TRACKS � � � � � . . � � � � � � � � . 5 - 5 G Report received. Staff to send letter to petitioners notifying them of City's investigation LIC WORKS ACTION PJEEDED: Draft letter to be sent to petitions as requested 'UBl.IC WORKS � 'UBL I C 4�ORKS 'UBLIC WORKS � �CITY MANAGEME REGU PJEW BUSINESS (COtvTINUED) � CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER i�0� 2, SEWER AND WATER PROJECT N0. 132 (MooRE LAKE RESTORATION PROJECT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 6 A Change Order approved ACTION NEEDED: Inform appropriate parties of Change in Contract as approved RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING BID, DIESEL DUMP TRUCK iBIDS OPENED IO/13/$1 AT 11:�� A��'i.). �.�..� %— � � Bids recieved and contract awarded to low bidder--Lakeland Ford for diesel truck in the amount of $34,270 ACTION NEEDED: Inform all bidders of Council action CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ON HOUSING PLAN AND PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY TO ALLOW CITY TO DEVELOP AND ADMINISTER PROGRAMS OF P�IAKING OR PURCHASING MORTGAGE LOANS TO FINANCE HOUSING.��ITHIN ITS BOUNDAR I ES � � � . . � . � � � � . . � � � . � � . � Resolution No. 135-7981 adopted. Received plan as amended ACTION NEEDED: Proceed as authorized : CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADJUSTING THE CIT� OF FRIDLEY P�1LEAGE REIMBURSEMENT� � � . � � . . . . . . . . 9 — 9 A Resolution'No. 136-�987 adopted ACTION NEEDED: Inform accounting of mileage figures for 1982 �ENTRAL SERV. NEW BUSItiESS �CONTINUED) iONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE INFORMATION TO BE RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC ON PROPOSED RECREATION BUILDING AND SETTING THE �ATE OF FEBRUARY 16� 1982 FOR REFERENDUM. . � � � . � . � � . . . � � � . . � � IO Set referendum election for February 16, 1982. Approved letter to be sent to residents and the background information and questions to be asked of the residents on the proposed rec building ACTION WEEDED: Make arrangements for February 16 referendum election �LA IMS � � . � . � � . . � � � � � . . . � . . � � � � . � 11 Approved ;ENTRAL SERV. ACTION NEEDED: Pay claims LICENSES� . . Approved CENTRAL SERV. ACTION NEEDED: ESTIMATES. . � Approved RAL SERV. ACTION NEEDED: 0 . � � � � . � . . � . . � � � . � � � . � Issue licenses . . � � . . . � � � � . � � . . . � . . Pay estimates ADJOUR�J: 9:55 P.M. 12-I2A 13-13B I� I" , FRIDLEY ClTY �COUNC 1 L REGULAR COU��CIL MEETI�aG — DECEMBER 7, 1981 —•7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIAtJCE: APPROVAL �OF MIPJUTES: REGULAR MEETING, iVOVEMBER Z3, 1981 iADOPTIOfV OF AGENDA: OPE�I FORU"I, V I S I TORS : iCONSIDERATION OF ITEMS NOT ON AGENDA - 15 MINUTES) PUBLI C yEARI�'JG : PUBLIC HEARTNG ON CONSIDERATION OF A HOUSING PLAN AND � !,PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY TO ALLOW CITY TO DEVELOP IAND ADMINISTER PROGRAMS OR MAKING,OR PURCHASING MORTGAGE � i LOANS TO FINANCE HOUSING ��ITHIN I•TS BOUNDARIES� �� ����� � 1 � � �dEW BUS IvESS : CONSIDERATION OF THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, SECTION 11�IO OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE RELATING TO FEES �CONVERSION CONDOMINIUMS)� �� Z- Z A RECEIVING PLANNING COMMISSION j"�1NUTES OF i�OVEMBER 18, 1951, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 3 — 3 E Consideration of STOP sign study by Energy Comm,.........3B - 3E P.C. Recomnendation: Direct staff to do feasi- i �ty study Council Action Needed: Consideration of recommendation RECEIVING CATV COMMISSION h�INUTES OF MEETING AND PUBLIC WEARING ON CABLE REFRANCHING OF t�OVEM— BERIZ, 1981, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 4-4V � CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT RELATING TO PETITION ��0� 11—I9g1 AGAINST BERMING ALONG BURLINGTON/ NORTHERN RAI I�ROAD TRACKS � � � . . � � � � � � � . � � � S — 5 G Ly� THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETIN6 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF NOVEMBER 23, 1981 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 in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL• MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilwoman Moses-Martin, Mayor Nee, Councilman Schneider and Councilman Barnette MEMBERS ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 9, 1981: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Councilman Schneider requested an item be added: "Discussion on directive regarding injury-on-duty pay." MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda with the above addition. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses-Martin. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: There was no response from the audience under this item of business. PUBLIC HEARINGS: �, PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PROJECT FOR ISSUANCE OF $1,100,000 INDUSTRIAL MUNICIPAL INOUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENI AGI, M1NNt�UIH JIHIUItJ,_ynNri[K wi�: MOTION by Councilwoman Moses-Martin to waive the reading of the public hea'ring notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at 7:38 p. m. Mr. Mark Haggerty, representing the Rice Creek Company, appeared before the Council regarding the issuance of industrial revenue bonds for their project. He stated the proposal was for the construction of a office/ warehouse building to be located just north of Rice Creek Road on Old Central. Mr. Haggerty stated, however, the contractor/developer had a major heart attaCk and is in the process of re-evaluating his priorities, therefore, they do not know where they stand at this point of time and requested the Council continue the item for another month. s � MOTION by Councilman Barnette to table and continue this item to January 18, 1982. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses-Martin. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. �'.:5 REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23, 1981 PA6E 2 PUBLIC HEARING ON nrvri 11DIUC�IT ervru MOTION by Councilwoman Moses-Martin to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at 7:42 p. m. Mr. Mark Haggerty appeared before:the Council representing the developer, as well as the future owners of this project. He stated the proposai is for the construction of a building in the southeast quadrant of 73rd and University Avenue. Mr. Haggerty submitted a new design which he felt was improved, but has, basically, the same traffic design for the Council's review. He stated they have provided more parking and segregated the traffic flow, however, the square footage is the same. Mr. Haggerty further.stated no varia�ces will be needed in order to provide the proposed 90 parking spaces. Mr. Haggerty explained the rents will have to be substantial in order to make this work, even with tax exempt financing. He requested Council consider giving preliminary approval for the resolution to authorize the tax exempt status and they would work on the site plan. Councilwoman Moses-Martin asked if he had a comnitment from a bank to locate to this site. fdr. Haggerty right now the bank which has shaan an interest in locating in this building felt the rents were stagyering, however, there is another bank interested in the event the ones who origina]ly p]anned to locate there step out of the picture. Mr. Haggerty stated Gopher Securities Inc. feel comfortable they can place the bonds, however, they do have an alternative method of financing based on the bank renting 20% of the space. Councilwoman Moses-Martin stated she Tiked the new pTan much better, but was concerned if there might be a stacking problem. Mr. Haggerty stated the curb cut closest to 73rd Avenue would only be an entrance and no exit prnvided at this drive. Mayor Nee asked his estimate of the number of people who will be employed at this ]ocation and the increase in the tax base. Mr. Haggerty stated about 15 persons would be employed with a payroll of about $300,000 annually. He stated the actual cost of the building construct- tion cost would be $1,200,000 to $1,300,000 and the increase in assessed value would be about 43� of that figure. Mayor Nee asked if the proceeds from this issue of industrial revenue bonds would go for land acquisition. Mr. Haggerty stated the Soo Line is contrib- uting their land for an ownership interest in the building. No persons in the audience spol:e regarding the issuance of these industrial revenue bonds. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses-Martin to close the pub]ic hearing. Seconded by Councilman Fiizpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayo r Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed at 7:55 p. m. ��6 REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23, 1981 PAGE 3 � PUBLIC HEARING ON APPROVAL OF NORTH AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, A5 ALLOWED UNDER MUNICIPAL HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT ACT: MOTION by Councilwoman Moses-Martin to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman i Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and tfie public hearing opened at 7:55 p. m. Mr. Boardman, City Planner, stated what they are proposing is the establish- ment of a redevelopment district located in the north portion of Fridley, south of County Road 132 and west of University Avenue, not including the North Park area. He stated this area is primarily an undeveloped section of land. Mr. Boardman stated the proposal is to establish a redevelopment district in order to establish a tax increment plan, He stated the criteria used in establishing the redevelopment district is that it is a blighted area because of the soil conditions; the land in the project area would not be made available for development without financial aid; and the plan conforms to the general plan of development in the City and would be s�und for the needs of the City. Mr. Boardman stated the Housing and Redevelopment Authority has met regarding this redevelopment plan, as well as the Planning Commission. He further stated the plan was submitted to the County Board and School Districts 11 and 16. Ne stated they have received no response from the school districts. Councilwoman Moses-Martin stated if the area were to develop into residential, she wondered if the school districts could handle the extra students. Mr. Boardman stated the school districts were given information on the effect it would have on the taxing jurisdictions, but haven't responded or asked any questions. Councilman Schneider asked, if a redevelopment district and tax increment district is established, and the developer doesn't proceed with the plans, what would happen? �dr. Boardman stated if a developer pulls out of the project, the tax increment district would still remain and aRy amendment to the plan would have to go through an amendment process. Mayor Nee asked if establishing the redevelopment area reduces the discretion of the property owners in the area. Mr. Boardman stated if the property owner chooses to use some sudsidy from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, then the Housing Authority has the control, however, if the owner develops without any assistance, he can develop it without controls of the HRA: Mayor Nee also asked in establi.shing the redevelopment district if the City is turning over authority in this area. Mr. Boardman stated the City still has the authority to rezone it. Mr. Boardman stated the reason the redvelopment district is divided into phases is to satisfy the conditions of the State law. He pointed out if there are considerable changes in the plan and figures, it would be necessary to go through the amendment process. Mr. Boardman stated, based on estimates, 8i% of the land would cost more to improve than would bring a fair price on the market. Mr. Hamernik, 6740 Monroe Street, asked if there were any plans for property acquisition in the redevelopment area. Zu� REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23, 1981 PA6E 4 �1r. Boardman stated they weren't so much interested in property acquisition, but rather to assist private owners in promoting development. He stated, at this time, he didn't foresee the Housing and Redevelopment Authority getting involved in any property acquisition. Mr. Hamernik asked the life of this redevelopment district and Mr. Boardman stated it is for 25 years. He stated under the tax increment fir�ancing district, there is no control on the dormancy, however, if there is no activity in this area,in five year office establishing, the C.ounty Auditor has the option of raising the certified assessed value. Mr. Hamernik asked if there was a]imit as to what revenues can be collected and not utilized and are these required to be put back in the district where they were collected. Mr. Boardman stated the revenues have to go back into the district where they were established, and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority can turn surplus money back to the district or they can hold it up to the 25 year limit, and have a scheduled payback to the taxing jurisdictions. Mr. Boardman stated if the project is completed after 10 years, at that time, they can make a determination on what they need to pay-off the bond and turh over the surpluses. Flayor Nee asked if there was no development in five years, if they could eliminate the district. Mr. Boardman stated the Housing and Redevelopment Authority can eliminate the district at any time, as long as no bonds have been sold, however, they would have to initiate this action. Councilman Schneider stated at some point in time it was mentioned that some of the C�ty's legal staff might be involved in this project and asked if this could b� put into the record whether he is or is not financially involved. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, indicated he would be financially involved if the project proceeds and would probably have a minority interest. He stated if there is any legal advice the Council wanted, they can chose to get it from someone else and fe7t Carl Newquist, and members of his firm, r�ould be capable of providing this service. No other persons in the audience spoke regarding the North Area Redevelopment Plan. F10TION by Councilwoman Moses-Martin to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick, Upon a vcice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearirg closed at 8:20 p. m. 4 PUBLIC HEARING ON ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX INCREMEP!T DISTRICT IP! NORTH AREA: MOTION by Councilwoman Moses-Martin to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting a��e, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at 8:20 p. m. Mr. Boardman, City Planner, stated a tax increment district is established as a means of financing public improvement so that the private development can happen. He stated Chapter 273 of the State law establishes the criteria to be met in setting up a tax increment district. Mr. Boardman stated after reviewing results of soil borings and findings of appraisers, it was felt the only way the City will be ab7e to get development in the near future is by a tax increment district to provide some assistance. He stated this was all laid out fairly well in the minutes received by the Council; the documentatior. of the appraiser and engineer; and the private developers who spoke before the Housirg ar.d Redevelopment Authority. GJ� REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23, 1981 PAGE 5 Mr. Boardman stated one of the things talked about was how to establish the tax increment pro1ect and to give a layout of one of the development projects. He stated the project referred to in Phase I is the one submit- ted to the Planning Comnission and Council Nhich calls for construction of a 360 unit apartment building. He stated the rest of the area, Phases II, III, IV and V, were arbitrary phases established and were given some kind of a plan layout. He stated they are looking at a combination of commercial or industrial development for these other phases, which may be su6ject to change and would require an am�ndment to the plan. Mr. Boardman stated the assessed value is $2,149,425 and it is anticipated the assessed value of the district will increase, based on industrial development if all yoes to industrial except Phase I, and looking at an increase in assessed value to $26,498.841. He stated this is based on 40% lot coverage. Mr. Boardman stated the actual frozen assessed value will be 1981 figures, payable in 1982. Councilman Schneider asked what impact N:r. Boardman sees in regard to tax increment districts, if the rules on determining assessed value changes. Mr. Boardman stated if the assessed value changes, the amount to taxes gained are based on the mill rate so the mill rate will have to change also to balance this out. Councilman Schneider stated if the Legislature changes the formula for mill rate and there is no longer a larye State aid and schools are given the authority to levy, these tax increment districts would have a larger negative effect on the school districts. . Mr. Boardn�an stated establishing the district doesn't have any effect on the scho6ls, but they do lose in the fact that over the 25 year period the assessed value isn't increasing. Nr. Boardman stated the County didn't have any negative corrments regarding the establishment of this tax increment district, but felt the City should probably look at growing potatoes in this area instead of trying development. He stated, basically, their reaction was they don't have any say in the City's development plans. Councilman Schneider stated, in the specific proposal for Phase I, the numbers indicate they are looking at $1.200,000 to $1,300,000 for improvement of the property, and assuming the development would take place, it would come under an industrial revenue mortgage. Mr. Boardman stated all they are talking about here is assistance by sail correction and drainage, however, with the improvement they have the poten- tial bonding over a 20 year period for $3,000,000. Councilman Schneider felt there are really three things involved in the Phase I development which is the land imprnvement and cnrrection of the soil; potential assistance to the developer in regard to the financing; and using some of the increment to help the 20% subsidy for the housing program. ' Councilman Schneider asked the proposed estimated value of Phase I before and after development. Mr. Boardman stated the estimated assessed value would be $3,908,853 and the existing assessed value is $164,360. Mayor Nee stated the essence of the proposal is, if the public becomes involved, development will take place that will increase the assessed value and that public participation would be financed by a diversion of the excess tax collection. The question is whether or not to use the tax increment tool to help with soil corrections and drainage to make land in this area developable. �y0 . REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23, 1981 PAGE 6 Mayor Nee asked Mr. Boardman if all the property owners in the area vrere contacted. He stated all the ones he talked with indicated their support, but he hasn't contacted ail of them, He stated the persons present at the Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting were Mr. Paschke and Mr. Schroer. Mayor Nee asked if they had heard from the owner of Caba Realty. Mr. Boardman stated they haven't expressed their thoughts one way or the other, and he hasn't personally contacted them. Mr. Dave Harris appeared before the Council and stated he is one of the owners of the property outlined in Phase I and Phase IV. He talked about the need for assistance in this area because of the poor soil conditions and the cost for soil correction would exceed the value of the property. Mr. Harris stated he has provided information to staff to substantiate the soil problems in the area and felt the City should provide a vehicle to make the land developable. i�tr. Harris stated the project in Phase I is about :an $11,000,000 building project. He stated right now the total tax generated on the parcel is $20,OOQ a year on the west portion and believed, with the project, $443,000 in taxes would be generated. Mr. Harris stated it is inconceivable to consider this property for any their type of development because the cost to put in lots on the perimeter would be astrunomical. He stated the proposed multi=family development would use 18p of the land rather than correcting 40%, if the land was used for industrial development. Mr. Boardman stated over 80% of the property meets the test of the require- ments for tax increment district in that the land plus the correction costs will be more than the fair market value. Mr. Robert Schroer, 490 Rice Creek Baulevard, stated many soil tests were taken in this area and, in some area, there is 22 to 25 feet of peat creating the soil and drainage problem. ��tr. Schroer felt, in order to develop this area, the help they are looking for is very impurtant because he is afraid the aree wouldn't develop. He felt, under the tax increment district, there would be some authority on what could be developed and this would be an asset to the City. Mr. Hair�ernik, 6740 Monroe Street, asked the payback period on the improve- ments that would be put in under Phase I, based on the proposed housing units. Mr. Boardman stated they are looking at a payback period for the district as a whole and the district can be establisheu for 25 years. He felt, at this time, they are looking at a'L5 year payback pian, but a iot depends on how quickly development occurs. - Mr. Hamernik asked if the improvements wou7d be put in the entire area whether there is a pianned development or not.' Mr. Boardman stated they have plans for the Phase I development and may have development in other locations, but actual doiiars generated through the tax increment district go into one pool. He stated, generally, each individual project is not taken separately, but taken as a whole district. _ Mayor Nee stated if Mr. Harris' building was built, the increase in value could contribute to the development somewhere else in that district. Mr. Hamernik stated he was looking at some comparison in cost of payback if that was a separate district. Mr. Boardman stated if it was a separate district, it would probably be a 15 year bond. �S it i.� REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23, 1981 PAGE 7 Mr. Hamernik asked how much tax is generated on the parcel now and how much tax will be generated when the project is completed. Ftr. Harris stated the taxes on the property now are $20,000 a year and when the project is completed, based on $11,000,000 construction costs, the tax would be about $443,000. Mr. Hamernik asked if they were looking at a 15 or 20 year tie-up of that property, as far as any governmental unit rea]izing any benefit from taxes. Mayor Nee stated it is hoped they could start the payback before the end of the 15 or 20 year period. Mr. Hamernik stated he has some concern that the Council, in recent years, has allowed a number of tax increment districts and the reason for his concern is that some properties have been taken off the tax rolls by H.R.A. acquisition and felt this is a hidden cost not considered when talking about what is happening in these tax increment districts. He further stated if they are looking at a range of 15 to 20 years where no governmental unit would realize any increase in income, the rest of the residents have to supply the services to whatever goes in there and with a number of tax increment districts, this could be substantial. Mr. Hamernik stated when you get into the question of school districts, this proposed project could provide a number of students and thereby demand substantial support to educate these children. He stated he is wondering if the Council considered all the ramifications and, in establish- ing these tax increment districts, if they have been well thought out. Mr. David Harris felt we should look at this as an asset and how to develop an asset. He stated this community has been recognized as a very stable comnunity and if something is not done to allow development, the City is going to lose these jobs. He stated the only way he can see it is to create a tax increment district to provide this area to expand and attract new industry to the cortmunity. Mayor Nee stated there has been discussion about the potential residential area delivering more burden in terms of requirement for service than the per capita aid for schools justifies. He felt if that was the case, they would press the Housing Autherity to make an early payment back to the jurisdictions, and he stated the City would like monies for the police service as soon as feasible. �tayor Nee stated he didn't think there was a good answer, but the purpose is to build some tax base for the community. Mr. Hamernik stated he didn't want to come off as against development, but the main reason for his concern is on how they get the development. He stated he is sure there are a lot of residents in the City that aren't familiar with tax increment districts and it is one of the issues they will have to address in the near future, and wanted to make sure this process is throughly thought out and covered. No other persons in.the audience spoke regarding the establishment of this tax increment district in the North Area. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses-Martin to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Flayor tlee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed at 9:25 p. m. ��01 PUBLIC HEAP.ING MEETIN6 OF NOVEMBER 23, 1981 PAGE 8 5 rtECEIVING PLANNING COh1�1ISSI0N MIP�UTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 1981: 5 A COIJSIDERATION OF REZONING REQUEST ZOA �l81-05, TO REZO�dE FF:OM M-2 TO R-3 FOR 360 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX, NE QUADRANT OF 83RD & �tAIN STREET, DAVID HARRIS: MOTION by Councilman Barnette to set the public hearing on this rezoning request for December 14, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses-Martin to receive the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of November 4, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. s RECEIVIN6 CHARTER COMMISSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 6, 1981: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the minutes of the Charter Commission Meeting of October 6, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Piee declared the motion carried unanirrwusly. � RECEIPT OF AGREEMENT FOR NYBO, FEHLIfr'G RND FEhLIt•1C PERTAI�IIPiG TO CONSTRUCTION OF APi CFFiCE UILCIFIG Gi�� H LL6�iii RGP�G: Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated this agreement has been proposed between the City and the partnership of Nybo, Fehling and Fehling regarding a proposed office building complex. Mr. Qureshi stated there is also another agreement being submitted between the City and htr. Ted Burandt regarding the rezoning of property involved in the office buildiny cornplex, P1r. Qureshi stated Ms. P�ybo has signed the agreement, but Mr. Burandt has not and hasn't returned the agreement to the City. Mr. Qureshi stated a list of options was given to Mr. Burandt on what could be done with his property and the Council has received a note regardino this matter. Ms. Nybo appeared before the Council and in�icated they are working with the ii:vestors riyht now for the sale of bonds, and felt the process could be cor,;pleted within 30 day. Mr. Qureshi pointed out the government is considering changes in the industrial revenue bond statutes and if there are changes, this may limit them from getting final approval by the Counci]. Mr. Qureshi reviewed the options available to Mr. Burandt regarding his property which wouid be for him to wait until financin, can be secured for the development of this office building by Nybo, Fehling and Fehling; the City can purchase the property prior to the commitment on financing; he can proceed and fix up the existing structure on the property; he can tear down the existing structure and build multi-family according to the requirements of the Zoning Code; or be given the rezoning with the condition of removing the existing structure and not tie it in with the property to the south. Mr. Burandt stated if there is some reason Ms. Nybo can't obtain financing and build this office complex, the Council is tying him to her property which he doesn't want. He stated the proposal to rezone the property is his number one priority. Mr. Burandt stated rezoning the property wouldn't prohibit the Housino and Redevelopment Authority from buying the property, as it would have to be rezoned anyway for the Nybo development. Mr. Q�reshi stated the Council's position is they don't feet it is in the best interests of the City ot rezone a parcel that would only accomodate a small office building. 3uz REGULAR MEETING OF NOUEMSER 23, 1981 PAGE 9 Councilman Schneider stated his position all along is that he doesn't intend to vote for a rezoning unless the entire package can proceed and the office building be constructed. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, pointed out if there was a vote �aken on the rezoning this evening and it was defeated, the matter of the rezoning couldn't be brought back up again for six months. Mr. Boardman, City Planner, stated the Housing and Redevelopment Authority has extended the ri9ht of development for 60 days and at that time, Ms. Nybo stated they should have the issue of financing resolved. Mr. Burandt indicated he would be willing to wait his 60 days to find out if F1r. t�ybo has secured financing before action is taken on the rezoning request. MOTIOty by Councilman Schneider to direct the administration to have the ; matter of the second reading of the ordinance to rezone Mr. Burandt's property, and any further information, placed on the Council's agenda for January 18, 1982. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 8 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION GIVING RRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A PROJECT No action was taken on this resolution as the public hearing was continued by request of the petitioner. 9 RESOLUTION N0. 129-1981 GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO A PR03ECT 11NDER THE MOTIQN by Councilwoman Moses-Martin to adopt Resolution No. 129-1981. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting dye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 1 O RESOLUtIO_N_iJO._ 130-1981 CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING 0�� A PROPOSAL FO Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated staff has been in contact with Columbia Park Clinic and they have shown an interest in developing a clinic in fridley. He stated they are looking at two sites, one in the Center City project, and one next to Unity Hospital. Mr. Qureshi stated their Board has met and indicated a strong desire to proceed with plans for a clinic in the Center City area, and felt this would provide a starting point for the Center City project. MOTION by Councilwoman Moses-Martin to adopt Resolution No. 130-1981, setting the public hearing for December 14, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 1 1 RESOLUTION N0. 131-1981 6IVING FINAL APPROUAL FOR 1 250,000 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP�AENT REVENUE NOTE FOR 1981 WWH PROPERTIES PROJECT : Fir. Herrick, City Attorney, stated he has reviewed the preliminary draft, but was not presented with a copy of the final draft and was not sure if there were any changes made. He felt the resolution could be adopted, subject to approval of the final form. _ _--- _ - . _ _ _ 30� REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23, 1981 PAGE 10 MOTION by CounciTwoman Moses-Mart�n to adopt Resolution No. 131-1981, subject to approval of the final form by the City Attorney. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Matyor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 1 2 RESOLUTION N0. 132-1981 APPROVING THE NORTH AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN: MOTION by Councilman Barnette to adopt Reso7ution No, 132-1981. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses-Martin. Mayor Nee questioned if approval of this resolution would remove from the Council the right to rezone or not to rezone property. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, felt he would have to do some further research into this matter. Mr. Boardman stated the Housing and Redevelopment Authority couldn't go � ahead and develop a project, if it required rezoning, without the Council's approval. He stated he has never seen any legislation that gave the Housing and Redevelopment Authority the power or rezoning.. Councilman Schneider stated he does have a concern and would like to know where the control really rests. UPON A VOICE VOT.E TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MQTION, Counciiman Barnette, Council- woman htoses-Martin, Councilman Fitzpatrick and Mayor Nee voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Schneider abstained from voting. Mayor Nee declared the motion carried by a 4 to 1 vote. 1 J RESOLUTION N0. 133-1981 APPROVING THE TAX INCREMENT PLAN OF THE NORTH AREA REDEVELOPMEtJ7 AREA: MOTIOf! by Councilwoman Moses-Martin to adopt Riesolution No. 133-1981. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 14 RESOLUTION N0. 134-1981 AUTHORIZIPJG EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMEr�T WIThI COLL'P?BIA HEIGHTS FOR STREET SEALCOATING ST. 1982-10 : MOTIOI•1 by Councilman Fitzpatr'ick to adopt Resolution No. 134-19E1. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses-Martin. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, h�ayor Nee declared th e motion carried unanimously. � 5 CONSIDERATION OF QNE YEAR EXTENSION - ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT: Ni0TI0N by Councilwoman Moses-Martin to authorize the extension of the animal control contract with MAPSI for a one year period. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 1 b CLAIMS: MOTION by Councilman Barnette to authorize payment of Claims No. 306776 through 324N10.' Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � ` LICENSES• � MOTION by Councilwoman Moses-Martin to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee deciared the motion carried unanimousiy. � 304 REGULAR MEETING OF NQVEhiBER 23, 1981 PAGE 11 �,'I iiCONSIDERATION OF A TEMPORARY ON-SALE BEER LICENSE - FRIDLEY LIONS CLUB: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve a temporary on-sale beer license, and waive the fee, as requested by the Fridley Lions Club in a letter dated November 20, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. lipon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 1 � ESTIMATES: • MQTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the estimates as submitted. Allied Blacktop Company, Inc. 10503 - 89th Avenue North Maple Grove, MN 55364 FINAL Est. #2 - Project St. 1981-10 Halvorson Construction 4227 - 165th Avenue N.E. Wyoming, MN 55092 Partial Est. #8 - 1981 Misc, Concrete Curb & Slab Construction Boda Construction Company, Inc. 12325 Cloud Drive N.E. hipls., tdN 55432 Partial Est. �2 - Repairs on 1.5 Million Gailon Reservoir Eugene A. Hickok & Assoc., Inc. 545 Indian Mound Wayzata, MN 55391 Professional Services - 1981 Moore Lake Restoration Project Bonine Excavating, Inc. 12636 hlain Street Rogers, MN 55374 Partial Est. #1 - S& W Project #134 Crossings, Inc. P.O. Box 10 Prior Lake, MN 55372 Partial Est: #2 - Moore Lake Resotration Project (St. Sew. Diversions) 5& W 132 Smith, Juster, Feikema, Malmon & Haskvitz 6441 University AVenue, N.E. Fridley, h1Pi 55432 For legal services rendered as City Prosecutor for the month of October, 1981 $ 2,396.96 $ 2,236.00 $ 4,486.98 $ 2,188.11 $66,003.78 $42,956.34 $ 3,984.b0 Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, htayor tr'ee declared the motian carried unanimously. — � - -- �---- - . ______ . __ . _ -.. .._ . _ . .._ 3 O� REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 23, 1981 PA6E IZ DISCUSSION - INJURY-ON-DUTY PAY: Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated it has been brought to the City's attention that injury-on-duty pay is against the State statute. He stated an opinion has been received from the City Attorney in Hopkins indicating it is i71ega1 and a memo was received from the League Labor Relations regarding the ]egality. Councilman Fitzpatrick felt it may be in order to contact the State representatives. Councilman Schneider felt an opinion should be obtained from the City Attorney: Mr. Qureshi stated an opinion should be forthcoming from th e Attorney General's Office, therefore, no action was taken at this time. ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Councilman Barnette to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Schneider, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee decTared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Counci] of November 23, 1981 adjourned at 10:20 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Carole Haddad William J. Nee Secy. to the City Council Mayor Approved: a PUBLIC HEARIWG BEFORE THE CITY COUP�CIL ; r `TO WHOM IT ;�IAY CONCERN: - Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing of the City Council of the City of Fridley in the City Hall at 6431 University Avenue Northeast on l�onday, December 7, 1981 in the Council Chamber at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of: � Consideration of the approval of a Housing Plan and Program for the City of Fridley to allow the City of Fridley to develop and administer programs of making or purchasing mortgage loans to finance housing within its boundaries. The Plan is available for inspection in the City offices between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, Minnesota. Anyone desiring to be heard with reference to the above matter will be heard at this meeting. Publish: Plovember 4, 1981 0 u WILLIAM J. NEE ' MAYOR 1 TME GITY OF : FRI[�L Y DATE IFROM D. �SUBJECT DtRECTOAATE OF PUBLIC WOF�KS �--� �-=- Condominium Conversion Fees . -� - . • TO 2 M E MO R A N D UM ACTIONI INFO• On August 19, 1981, the City Council officially established Chapter 217 of the Fridley Code entitled "Conversion Condominium Licensing". In the chapter there is reference to a registration fee to be paid to the City upon application for a condominium conversion. The attached ordinance amends Chapter 11, Licensing and Fees, and establishes the fees for conversion of condominiums. We have received notice of the proposed conversion of the Black Forest Apartments in North Innsbruck to condominiums. Accordingly, we need to establish the fees to be collected in order to accomplish this review Recommend the City Council approve the attached amendment to Chapter 11. JGF:ijk 0 0 s ; :� . a�nn� r�o. AN pRpII�XE ANI�IDIPIG (�AP�i'F�t 11, SHGTION 11.10, OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE RELATING TO FEES (CONVER$ION �AID�'LII�IIIIrLS) . THE OOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY DOF� ORAAIN AS FbLIA�WSs (�1AP7'ER 11, SDCTION 11.10 FEFS Section 11.10 of the City Code shall be amended by adding the following: + Code � 217 Subject Conversion Condaminiwn Fee , (a) 2 Ownership Units $24 (b) 3 to 7 Ownership Units $36 (c) 8 to 12 Ownership Units $49 (d) Over 12 Units S49 plus $2.00 per unit for every unit over 12 PASSED AND ADOP`I`ID BY THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS , 1981 ATTF�T: WILLIAM J. NEE - MAYOR SIDNEY C. INt9AN - CITY CI�ERK First Reading: Second Reading: Publish: � DAY OF 2A 3 CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, NOVEMBER 18, 1981 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Harris called order at 7:33 p.m. ROLL CALL: the November ]8, 1981, Planning Commission meeting to 3 Members Present: Mr. Harris, Mr. Oquist, Mr. Kondrick, Ms. van Dan, Mr. Saba Members Absent: Ms. Gabel, Mr. Svanda Others Present: Jerrold Boardman, City Planner APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 4, 1981, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. OpUIST� SECONDED BY 1►IR. SABA, TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 4� 1981� PLAIVNING COMMISSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED TNE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. , 1. NORTH AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT PLAN: Mr. Boardman stated that by law the Planning Commission is required to review redevelopment plans, but not necessarily tax increment plans. However, he had submitted both plans to the Planning Commission so they could review both the plans at the same time. He stated that at the end of his presentation, he would like the Planning Commission to take an action on the Redeve]opment Plan saying the plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Fridley. Mr. Boardman outlined the boundaries of the redevelopment district. He stated the reason for setting up the district is because they can classify it as blighted due to soil conditions. 7hat is one of the alternatives under Minnesota State Statutes, Chapter 462. They have soil borings in a lot of the area that shows up to 25-30 ft. of peat. The land is unbuildable in that sense, because in order to build, a developer either has to put down �il"ings for construction or clear out the peat. He stated they have to show the Housing & Redeve7opment Authority and the City Council that they feel there is not going to be any more development in this area due to soil conditiens without some assistance from the City of Fridley. So, they are looking at the establishment of a tax increment district in order to provide that assistance. Mr. Boardman stated that a tax increment district a7lows the City to take the district as it is and set up the base assessed value. That base assessed value is what determines the taxes that go to the County, the school district, and the City. The school district, the County, and the City will always get taxes based on that base over the lifetime of the district. The redevelopment district can have a lifetime of up to 25 years. f 3A PLI4NNING COMMISSION MEETING, NOVEMBER 18, 1981 � PAGE 2 Mr:�Boardman stated that the taxes that are generated from development or from an�increase due to inflation go directly to the NRA. The HRA can sell general obligation bonds based on the tax increment that is being developed. It is a very useful tool when there are these types ofi situations. Mr. Boardman stated another problem they have in this redevelopment area is drainage. This is one of the few remaining areas where they can try to control the drainage problem. In this area, they have two drainage systems--Stoneybrook and Springbrook. They have a considerable problem downstream of Stoneybrook, and they are going to need drainage retention in this area to control the amount of downstream run-off, They can utilize the tax increment monies to help set up a drainage plan and system in this area. � Mr. Soardman stated that one thing that is good about the tax increment district is that it a7lows them the flexibility to do something in these areas. In setting up a redevelopment district and tax increment district, there are findings that have to be made by the State Legislature. In order to establish this area as a tax increment district, it has to meet a 7egislative test as laid out in Chapter 273 of the Minnesota State Statutes: "The land is not predominately occupied by buildings,streets, utilities, or other improvements, but at least 80 percent of the total acreage of such land has a fair Market Value upon inclusion in the Redevelopment District, which when added to the estimated cost of preparing the land for use, including utilities, if any, exceeds its anticipated fair market value after completion of said preparation." Mr. Boardman stated that if the value of that land at the completion is $1,70/sq. ft., then if by adding the present land cost with all the utilities, assessments, land preparation costs, it exceeds that $1.70/sq, ft., then there will be problems in developing this area. It is over what the market will bear on the land and meets the test of the State Legis7ature. �Mr, Boardman stated he and the engineering staff have reviewed the land and feel that most of the properties within the distri.ct still have peat and bad soil conditions and will need some kind of assistance in the deve7opment of the district. They came up with 87.6°6 of the properties that fall within this classification. That meets the legislative test which is 80°6 of the district. Mr. Boardman stated one thing they look at is how this district fits into the City's Comprehensive Plan. That plan was approved by the Planning Commission and City Council and sent on to Metropolitan Council, and it does show this as a redevelop- ment area in the ]99'0 Land Use Plan, so it is consistent with the comprehensive planning of the City. Mr. Boardman stated another thing they look at in setting up a tax increment district (there are now three districts in the City) is the overall impact to the City of the three districts, as well as the overall impact to the County. � PLANNING CONq�IISSION MEETING, NOVEMBER 18, 1981 � PAGE 3 Mr:�Boardman stated the overall assessed value to the City is .86X�, Its effect to�the County is less than that at .18%. The overall effect of al� three districts on the Cdunty is .6� and the overall effect of all three districts on the City is 2.4�. � Mr. Boardman stated he has presented this plan to the County Board. The County Board does not have power for approval, but the City does make them aware of what is happening, The County Board did not have any negative feelings on the plan. He stated he did inform all the school districts in Fridley and offered to appear before the school boards and make a presentation, but he did not receive any response from any of the school districts. � Mr. Harris stated they may have to look at some alternative types of construction in some of these areas because of the various soi] conditions. MOTION BY MR. OpUIST� SECONDED BY MR. KONDRICK, TO CONCUR WITH THE NORTH AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE PLAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL. UPON A VDICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMDUSLY. MOTION BY MS. VAN DAN, SECONDED BY MR. SABA, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION ND. 2-198I, "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, FINDING TXE FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S NORTH AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IS CONSISTENT WITH TXE COMPRENENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY". UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRMAN F/ARRIS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. RECEIVE THE OCTOBER 22, 1981, HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES: JNOTION BY MR.�OQUIST, SECOND°D BY MR. SABA, TD RECEIVE THE OC20BER 22, 1981, ilOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CXAIRMAN HARRZS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ° � 3. RECEIVE THE OCTOBER 27, 1981, ENERGY COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION BY 1►Qt. SABA, SBCONDED BY 1�4Z. KONDRICK, TD RECEIVE THE OCTOBER 27� 2981, ENERGY COMMISSION MINUTES. Mr. Saba noted the motion on page 4 in which the Energy Commission was recomrnending that the City Council direct City Staff to do a feasibility study on the removal of all stop signs installed for the purpose of controlling traffic speed and consider the replacement of those stop signs with 25 m.p.h. speed zone signs. He stated he would like the Planning Commission to concur with that motion. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, NOVEMBER 18, 1981 _ PAGE 4 MD�fON BY MR. SABA� SECONDED BY MS. VAN DAN� TO CONCUR WITH TH£ ENBRGY COMMISSIDN ANI1 TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL TXAT CITY COUNCIL DIRECT CITY STAFF TD DO A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON TXE REMOVAL OF ALL STOP SIGNS INSTALLED FOR TXE PURPOSE OF CONTROLLING TRAFFIC SPEED AND THE REPLACEMENT OF THOSE STOP SIGNS WITH 25 1N.P.H. SPEED ZONE SIGNS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENERGY CONSERVATIQN. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CXAIRMAN XARRIS DECLARED THE MOTIDN CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION BY MR. OQUIST� SECONDED BY l�Z. SABA, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRMAN XARRIS DECLARED THE NOVEMBER 18� 1981� PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:45 P.1N. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, Y �'Y�,�L SABA RECORDING SECRETARY � 3C TME GITY OR �:_ : . FRIt�L Y DATE FROM SUBJECT DIAECTORATE OF PUBLtC WORKS December 1, 1981 �p.p W. Bi 11 Debl on, Ene Stop Sign Study Coordinator - MEMO N0. 81-81 anni ng "l,/J�',.U- TO John Flora .3 D MEMORANDUM ACTION INFO• �� X As you know, the Energy Commission has been concerned about stop signs as they relate to energy use. They have recently passed a motion to the City Council to direct staff to do a feasibility study on the removal of all stop signs installed for the purpose of controlling traffic speed and replacing them with 25 m.p.h. speed zone signs. I have observed many towns around the state using signs to reduce speeds less than 30 m.p.h. Furthermore, it can be demonstrated that there is less noise pollution if a car does not have to accelerate unnecessariiy..from a dead stop. If the City Council approves the study, the next logical step would be to provide the Commission with an inventory of all stop siqns in the City. The Comnission could then review the inventory and forward comments to staff. At some time during the process, the Commission could solicit public input from area residents where an unnecessary stop sign has been identified. , WD/de � 3F cucRr,v coMMISSION MEETING, OC706ER 27, 1981 � PAGE 5. ;CONTINUED: PARK AND RIDE POTENTIALS . MOTION BY MR• WHARZ'DN� SECONDED 8Y MR. CICHOSZ, TO INCLUDE NPARK AND RID£ pOTENTIAIS" AS AN ACTIDN ITEM UNDER GOAL �Ii nENERGY AWARENESSM. UPON A VOICE YOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SABA DECI.ARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. � 6. STOP SIGN AT 7TH ST. AND I-694 SERVICE ROAD: • Mr. Deblon stated the City Enginee6949ServicemRoadhbacketoaFebed1977.�nAPParently on the stop sign at 7th St. and I radar studies were done. Councilman s�shouldrbeeofferedesome alternativesPt d problem in the area and felt res�dent deter speeders and suggested that a stop sign be installed at 7th St. and 57th Ave. There was a question of where the chiinruire�of9the SchooleBoard if they,wisheds� A motion was made to direct staff to q to use 7th St. at 57th Ave. as a schoo�isesinstallda st p signsatpthegserviced be installed at this location, or othe drive at I-694 and 7th St. The stop sign was then installed at this location. Mr. Cichosz stated the real reason for the installation of that stop sign was to slow down traffic. He stated there b�t shouldliheyebe�moving itnthaough ahresi- want to move traffic fast and easy. b the street, and they want d ential area? The residents have children playing y some peace of mind about the��heselkinds ofhthings�comelintoetheepicturerea7he should be fairly quiet. All Energy Commission right now is looking at one issue which is energy conservation, but how does it balance against the other situation? Mr. Saba suggested that instead wn.a 7hat is9really wantdtheylwant to accomplish-- 25 m.p.h. to slow the traffic o the traffic. slowing the �raffic down, but not stopping Mr. Wall stated the point is that they cannot protect every child and every parent in the whole community by putting stop signs up. (Mr. Wharton left the meeting at 9:30 p.m.)° � MOTION BY MR. CICHOSZ� SECONDED BY �L DIRECTTCI�CSTAFFD20 DD AyFEASIBILITY STUDY pLANNZNG COMMZSSIDN� THAT CITY COUNC ON THE REMOVAL OF ALL STOP SIGN�SENS�PLSDGNSRWITH 25RM.P HOFSPEED ZONENSIGNSFFIC SPEED AND THE REPLACEMENT OF TH UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTIN6 AYE, CHAIRPERSON SABA DECLRRED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4 City of Fridley CATV Advisory Commiasion I�'eeting - Thursday, hovember 12, 1981 PaQe 1 CALL T�0 ORDER e Chairman Weaver called the CATV Advisory Commission Meeting of November 12, 1981, to�order at 7t00 p.m. _ � ROLL CALLt Members Presentt Burt Weaver� Duane Peterson� H�arold Belgum, �,d Kaspszak� I,arry Chevalier � Others Present� Clyde rioravetz� City of Fridley Terry 0'Connell� Northern Cablevision Jane Eremer� No rthern Cablevision Jim Erickson� Iarkin� Hoffman Law Firm Ember 3eichgott� Iarkin� Hoffman Iaw Firm Cress Gackle, ACCW Carol Wold-Sindt. Northern Cablevision Adrian Herbst. Attorney for CATV Commission William Hunt� City of Fridley REC�IVr: I�TTE? OF RESIGP:ATIOII: Chairman 1Jeaver noted receipt of the letter of resignation from Deb Niznik. STATUS R�PORT Ob' RE-FRANCi�ISIRG ACTION IT�NS� Chairman Weaver asked for a report from Ns. Belgum on community or�anization expectations. Ns. Pelgum had been in touch with the people Who had agreed to serve on the f��ve task forces and they. in turn� will be in touch with the various organizations, Those five task forces ares (1) The broad field of education� (2) Business and industry - the private sector� (3) Public Affairs - the public sector� (4) Cultural including arts, thsatre� library and (5) Religious including several denominations. For the December 3 meeting� it was requested that r".r. Belgum have a specific plan for community organizations and their expectations. Chairman Weaver next referred to Mr. Chevalier and Kr. Nvravetz w%o shared responsibili�y for the city services area and utilizing existing government resources, They reported no concrete recommendations, but are looking for feedback from various City Hall department heads for the December meeting. They . have added to their action item list �information regarding aids to the handicapped, : � � Nir� Pett;rson had explored the schools and institutions area and according to the survey by the League of Women Voters there are � lot of people interested in programs. He plans to examine programs already in use in the Bloomington schools so as to ha.ve l�owledge of some things that work when he goes to the School Board or Com�unity Education. In reference to institutions� Chairman Weaver suggested that Terry 0'Connell might be a good resource person. 1✓.r. Kaspszak noted that thanks to Jan Northern he was able to get information on other proposals in other systems and some applications the business communities could use cablevision for. Using that for a basis� he is developing printed literature to be mailed to all businesses in Fridley and also to be used as a leave behind in ma king selected visits to various business groups. He � CATV Advisory Commission Meeting - November 12, 1981 Pa�e 2 indicated an interest in having Jane Bremer also present at those meetings for support information and Jane said this xas xithin the realm of her job. . Chairman Weaner intends to continue trying to contact Barbara Iiughes to help with general public expectations. APPROVE GATV COA��TISSID?J N!Il�U"'FS OF OCTO�R 8, 1961= I�`r. Kaspszak noted the following typographical errorst page 3 para�raph 4 line 2 were �iot sere, pa.ge 4 paragraph 3 line 6 from the bottom deputy not depty� page 5 paragraph 4 line 10 to be in training not to go in training. N`,r. 0'Connell reworded page 2 paragraph 4 has increased to 42;� penetration. � Chairman Weaver indicated on page 4 paragraph 2 Plato should be capitalized throughout the paragraph. �;OTIOhT by Mr. Peterson� seconded by r:r. Eelgum� to approve the CATV Commission minutes of October 8� 1981. as corrected. UPON A VOICE VOTE� A LL VOi1�vG A7�� CHAIR1fAIJ Wr�AV�R DFCLARED TI� I�i0TI0N CARRIFD UNANIMOUSLY. OTI�R BUSIl��`�SS t Mr. Chevalier questioned whether the news release mentioned in the October 8, 1981� minutes concerning a brief summary of the outcome of the survey to thank the League of 1Jomen Voters and to prompt more interest for the public hearings had ever appeared in the paper. �"r. r�oravetz responded that an article regarding the public hearing had appeared in the community section of last weeks Fridley Sun. 1f,r. Chevaliex requested that a copy of such article be brought to the next CATV meeting. Chairman Weaver added that the article had nothing to do with the notice requirements required by law. It was sitr,ply an additional news article in the community section. ks. Bremer asked for clarification of the kind of inforn�ation or product she should put together for the December meeting in light of the reinitiation of the new needs assessment, Chairman 4'eaver indicated that the needs assessn:ent produet put together was to satisfy the FCC and asked if she had specific ques�ions. She responded tha.t there was now a more extensive� in- depth needs assessr!ent process so wondered if the same product was appropriate. Chairman tideaver asked if the answer to that question could be discussed after the public hearing as it was about tirr.e to begin. Tiy 1�!FETZ'�?G ADJOUR1Cc:D TO N0'�: ACROSS THE HALL TO TH� PUBLIC FiFA�IlVG. The public hearing was opened at 7t30 p.m. ..� . CH,�IRI��h' t•.��1i�s�s b1e, as a Commission� are interested in whether Ilorthern Cablevision has complied with all franchise ordinances so we welcome public comments on this matter, as well as any comments on wh�ther idorthern has provided Fridley with satisfactory cable television service. Comments as to availability of and projected need for programming and other corLmunications within the City of Eridley are welco�,ed. From this hearing, the Com�nission will proceed with a'written evaluation on Northern Cablevision's performance and an assess�r�ent of new needs for Fridley. Eventually� the Con�mission will make a recommendation to the City Council regarding renewal of Northern's franchise. He further indicate3 that this ti*as a public forurn and asked that on a person's openin� stater.�ent they idsntiiy themstives for tY:e p�lblic record. 4B CATV Advisory Commission I�eeting= November 12� 1981 pa�e 3 Tr1ILL IAFI�?-BIAS�R - ACCWt Addressing what kind of performance has been done so ?'ar on public access sector - Channel 12 has grown from a few hours of prograrrm,ing to over 30 hours per week in the past month. A.lot of public support and the consistent support of Northern Cablevision has en�ouraged the kind of programs shown over horthern Cablevision system. With the cooperation of the Workshop. Cable Cor�pany and the City, there have been many different topics of a greatly varied nature contributing to��the enrichment of tl$ social� cultural and political life of the City of Fridley. Programs ranging from those of a direct political nature� discussing issues of public importance before the City to progra ms of an enterta inment nature�,*ith people sharing�their talents and ideas on humor� their efforts on contributing to a better' life in Fridley and the mar�y faceted life of the Fridley peonle. That the channel is there due to the support of Northern Cablevision and the people of ��dley� and the record spea ks well. BOB I,�+ITON, Chairman of Fridley DFL Club= Speaks regarding chatiriel 12 public access - In January their organization decided to make use of the public access channel and found the service to be total2y satisfactory. They had a number of volunteers from the organization trained at the Workshop and had them corne in and produce programs on channel 12, The organization, themselves� found the programs fascinating and the service� back up and use of the equipment a real thrill for the oroanization, a real asset to the program. He t.hinks all organiz.ations in the conanunity should use it. Throu�h this their organization was able to communicate ideas they shared with other people and got the information disseminated to the community. One important aspect seemed to be that it attracted young people associated with their or�ani2ation via technolo�� and potential of its use is a real plus to the comr.:u.nity. Of the ei�ht or nine volunteers they have� youn� people in or just out of high school. it was a real draw to their organization. Last week he witnessed an organization prograr�ming on chanr�el 3� sponsored by the League of �TOr,en Voters � on a voters forum. The program was well produced and a real service to the community to provide views of potential elected officials. The proeram was� in general� just very well done. CHAI�..'J 1�..;A11�Rs Reiterated this was an open forum and any com�ents either pro or con regarding renewal of the franchise for Fridley cable television system were welcomed. N'���RK SOOT'L' - Chairperson of ACC'v�s N;ark's opening statement is attached in � its entirety as Attachment A. CHA 1�AN b.r AV'��: Too k this opportunity to rea d into the minute s rece ipt of a letter from the Anoka County Library. from Jerry F. Young and another letter from I�;rs. R�chard Kinsman of the Git,y band. These letters will be available fo r public review following the �reeting and also available in the City office's from Dorothy Evenson. Letters are attached as Attac},ments E and C, respectively. BOB MINTO�'t As he looked over the budget for the workshop operation he noticed it to be a very skimpy budget and was amazed the City could get so n,uch program for so little money. To have one person on staff and all of the equipment and abili�y and hav�e it paid for with as little as �15�000 to :$20�000 was unbelievable. He understood there is some equipn�ent given by the franchise to the public access channel, but thought the ori�inal franchise a�reement didn't stipulate a great deal of equipment had to be given and there is more there now than originally agreed to. If true� it would be important in a new cont.rac� 4C CATV Advisor3* Commission Fieetin� - Itiovember 12� 19�1 Pa?e 4� agrae�ent to make sure p�zblic access channels are adequately equipped. The DFL oraaniQa tien had used two cameras in channel I2 studio and sometimes could have used three for what they were doing. The equipment is not the best looking either. Some equipment looked second hand� although it did work well. A slide train would be nice to use� but not available in functioning order at times. In the new franchise agreement he hoped the Commission would ta ke it upon themselves to ma ke sure public access had equipment provisions. The wo.rk done on curren+, budget is simply remarkable and hopes the new agreement will guarantee that there will be a good source of current technological equipment in the public access channel. He also added that although as an individual he ti�as not up w3.th current technology on catle television� he has heard of expansion to an enomous number of channels, two-way capabilities� ability to b�k and to shop. He hoped the new agreement s�ould allow these new kinds of possibilities to take place. LA�RY CF�VALIERe Concerning the comment on the acco.�nmodations for T�Iorkshog flinding� was there a reference to something specific� such as equipn�ent or manpower� or was it just a general sta.tement? BOB i���ViONs Grateful for what is being done, The only com�nent was that this service is provided for with a small amount of money. ED KASPSZAKs Prefaced by saying he had asked Adrian Fierbst, attorney ior the Commission, if tnere zrare ar�y FCC regulations prohibiting either sponsonship by identification or out and out direct advertising on a public channel. i"s. Herbst is in the process of checking this out and will report back. The question to I�:r. Minton is how do you feel as a user of p�:blic access ntimber one is advertising appropriate as far as public access and number two, if he does feel that way eould it be a method of approaching the revenue problem. BOB rZl�T4N� Doesn't feel advertising appropriate on a public access channel. Wlien a program is produced by their organization it is used as an informational and educational kind of vehicle. He felt advertising could change the nature of the program and they mi�ht have to go about it in a different way. So, personally� hated to see commercial advertising used on those channels. By virtue of the pro�rar.: it is very down to earth and low budget which could be lost. C?�'AIc�N�' tiFAVERt Asked N�. rlinton to define how he perceives advertising �ivin� the example of channel 2 which comes on at the be�inning of a pro�r2m and says the following pro�ram is sponsored by a prant,., t�ould�he consider that advertising3 BOB MIlvTONs No. . T CHALRi�:At1 Y1�'.,A1rR� Then would it be proper to say that a sponsorsnip would not be offensivs? BOB MIlJTOATt Yes� we say at the beginning of our prograM that it is sponsored by the Fridley DFL Club without a money exchange involved. But if their organization was putting something on and if the organization were to find funds and that was announced then he would refer to that more as an announcement or a sponsorship. :�' CATV Advisor�r Commission Meeting - P+ovember 12� 1981 Page 5 CHAIRt�:AN WEAVER: How would Fridley DFL Club feel if there was an announcement preceeding the presentation thst the follo�3ng sponsored by and there was a requirement t.�at throughout the period of time refrain from �ntisning� as much as possible� the name of the organization. Would he feel that was fair? BOB MIIv'TO1Jt Acceptable. Usually announced around the begintaing of the program that it is sponsored by the organization and at the very end tell them next me�ting time and place and welcomed to attend. �D ICIlSPSZAK; Assume that the money stays as it is or gets worse and the City gets in a financial bind and lets assu.me tha.t the Company, for whatever reasons� for a period of time subscriptions pla�eau and the costs for access continue and there is no more money from ar�y source. 47ould I�:r. Minton feel comfortable recommending to the Workshop that they get grants from a business and an aereement made to sponsor specific prq�rams? BOB r.INTONt It would be betier than corr.mercial advertising, but worse than they have now. All income for the Llorkshop now comes indirectly from the franchise with 5p franchise revenue going to the City and part of that to the Workshop and this could continue as long as the Compa.ny develops revenue. ED KASPSZAKs What if Cor.►pany revenue plateaus and the City can only contribute 5$ and the e�enses continue. B03 PitVTON= Still less preferable than now. C":iATtii•;At1 WEAV:��s This is a chance to explore face-to-face srith real public feelin�s. and conclusions are not to be drawn from any comr�ents being made. DUANE P�T�RSC�Ts Do you have information from other people than yourself on the quality of the results as far as picture, color or souna? B03 MTI�TOI� s If there are problems it is not the fault of channel 12 personnel � but inexperience but, no� he had not heard cor�plaints from other people. h.':N B.�:NI�IZ - Present Secretary former Treasurer of ACCtn's Desire to say alittle on cost effectiveness of public access pro�ram.tt�ing. Beczuse of intormation received from �1i11 Zoew-Rlosser on the number of people into pro3ucino public access prograrrming (number of hours per month per persan) was ar,azed �hat direct cash costs less than y2 per person per hour for involvement in public access programm�.ng looking at the production aspect not including cable test costs. I�' just ].00lced at it as recreation still a good deal because not many places today where you ean get involved in recreatuonal activity for :that amount, but in addition:turning out pro�ramming. Ra ther help facilitate other citizens production of programmina where people come in, use �;orkshop and for thai . $2 per hour turning out prograrnming th�t is of value to corr�nunity and producing aspects of conununity life. That $2 does not include cost of maintair�ing access studio and equipment for �iorthern. 1%1��K SCOTTe Going baek to 2�ir. Kaspszak's question on advertising� there is an attorney who volunteers time to the tlorkshop and although the rCC rules are �E CA'"V Advisory Commission T��eeting - Ilovember 12, 1981 _ Pa?e � chang3ng one still cannot advertise sale of product or service on the channel if selling time to a company for use of channel. Iiave had some sponsorsi,ip and referred to Paul Kaspsza k who is involved with the vrant Fund�Committee on.Sponsorship. PAUL KASPSZAK - Board of Directors ACC41s On the sponsorship of programs� a couple of shows A�tro Pri and Fridley �owl have had sponsors ior their program and the policy is a 30 second plug before and after the show like r:Cr�a who show .."sponsored in part by ... Although funding sponsorship for programs is not going as well as had been anticipated, it is a very viable way of brin�ino money iYt�.o the 'vJorkshop and to show itself so the quality of that prograrr can be ir!_proved. T+orthern and Paul have gro�m up together. Although prograr.:rnin;, may be inco7sistent� in the last counle o° years the quality an3 amount of pro�ramming has increased. IJorthern should be conunended for their growth� but all have grown �r.�d ?�orthern and the '.e'orks�iop are models to other, cities and states. All have grown to this point, but must not stop. I�ust keep evolvin� to the point where they can still stzy as an example to other states as well as ours. J03�.ti KIT'1 - xigh school senior and presently an intern with iv'orthern: On quality, if there is a problem custorners wi11 call. In scho�l has ��.alked to journ2lism class with port-a-pack just �iving general inforr�ation and tallcing about access cr.annel t.rying to oPt students involved. Has filmed so:T�e activities � but basically just three studonts involved now. �L I',ASPSZAK: If there was an educational access channel into school at this time, in your opinion, would st�;3ents aggressively participate and how would you expect teachers to respond? CF.AIR�^.Aid ;•�911�R: tl�ked the other two students to cone up and join in. '�'hey introduced themselv�s as Scott �rig�s and iavid i�arvet. JOHri KIt�Ge Tde found that if there were educational access c2-,annel alot of st�idents would use it and have had teachers ask help with video tape. Gne y�eac�ier asked John to t,alk to office eu3cation class. '^he hi�h school coach could use it to help pla.yers to see how they �re doing. C'�iAtR::AAd ��T::A��Ds Is there adequate equi��►nent to support those ty�es of act�vities? JO?-;"1 KL'G: There is equipment� but it is always boolced. Is on a first coTne first serve basis and equip*nent. is booked four to six weeks in advanee now. �HI,T�1���� y,rA.��= 'r;hat is t,he time frame for orciering anotizer porta�ack? tIILL IAE'.�=BL4S5��.: Second port-a-pack on ox�der now and expected before Thanks�iving. : ���;,�t ?�^�;A}l�q= Z•till that help? znThat will one more carnera do� • JOiI�T KI7vG= It would help alot. For example � cotild film t��o activities at the sane time. CNAL�1�Ai3 ':�AV=.,Rt S`o then two port-a-packs could create more opporiunitiesT JOi��' KING: Yes, it will help alot. uives more students a chance to become involved like the school paper, cheerleading� etc. 4F CATV Advisor,y Commission �'eeting - IJovember 12, 1981 _ Pa�e 7 ED KASPSZAK= Would it be a tirise move to have certa in pieces of equipment at school at all times and that equipment not be a part of 'r'orkshop equipment� but be used exclusively by the school? • JOHId KIIvGt It wovld help quite a bit. Then in the case of the teacher who war�ted the office education class filmed could use tho schoo�'s equipr-�ent. They ha.ve a port-a-pacic now but isn't in very good condition. The school could us� more of its own equipment and channels. SC�TT B�3GGSs ihe potsntial within the school is great in terms of music, cho�r and band, and sports. They would all make �ood programr�:ing because the parents like to see their ld.ds on television. Also the kids could see other things � that happen in school while they are particip�in� in their own activity. CiinlRi�A`� i�T''r�AVL?s Scott� do you share John's feelings on ad3itional �eo�uipment� SCCTi �RIv�S: Yss. Da.vid Harvet expressed the same feelings of 3ohn King and Scott Briags and added that a new port-a_pack could multiply the programming. CH1�Ir'2��:AI� 1�AV`��: All three of you addressed and agreed upon the port-a_pack issue and to buy other types of equipment. lnThat specific equipment could be put to use to fill a major need at the high school? JOh�''�' KTi�^vi Have one deck now and could use more decks and tapes. Could also use more storage space. Chairman `����eaver then asked if anyone fro:n the school administration or school board was present and there tiras no response. SCCT2 B�IGJSe During the strike they had talked to the President of Fridley Education Association, A1 Eeck, who is also the high school math teacher. He is in favor of getting students into cable ar_d possibly having a video elub. JOH?J KII�'Gt Ruestioned how far the banking and shopping ideas had pro�ressed and if they were going to happen. _ CIiAIR?•:A'3 �r�A'J�R: In the process of forr�ulating requests for franchise and it was a possibility. JO�I }� .TIi 3� In senior class part of the s�nior s�cial class yras to predict the � future. The class predicted th�t the business of shoppin� frorn hor:e would be here witl�in 20 years but most didn't want it bscause they felt it would be an invasion of privacy. LAARY Ch'EVIiL�Rt Thanked the young people from the school for coming forward. Indicated that he had served on the Comm'lssion 2Z to 3 years and students had never attended a meeting. Felt the high school should keep the Commission informed of their n�eds and also feels they have the best source of talent around in mar�y cases. Community would enjoy prograrnming from the high school, in theatre and music. HARpT,� BE.LGUMs Endonsed �hat Air. Chevalier had sa id. i� G CATV AdvisorY Comr�ission Neeting - November 12� 1981 Page 8 A:ARK SCOTi: On the educational end, the school strike did end up to be a bonus for the Workshop as allowed them to do son;e programming of a topical nature. A1 Beck's interest in bringing a camera into the classroom as Johp and Scott said� to show parents tahat goes on in the class during the day indicated an interest on the part of the teachers. In the last program they did, Jim Hedren� Actin� Superintendent� talked about how schools could use a character generator to get information to the.Public. One of the points addressed wa.s the costs schools are facing and a character generator covZd be used to get the information to the public, a very cost effective rray of �ettino informa.t�ion out to the pubZic comuminity solving printing costs, the use of univ�ersal service versus direct mail. � On equipn;ent, with port-a-pack programming i.�creased significantly but as John said is usually booked approximately six weeks in advance. '"he board of the Workshop decided to purchase another port��ack, but that money had been earmarked for an editing system. Got the port-a pack �o still nEed the editing system to incrsase programming and to service the community. Do Zactc equipr,ent borrow some from the library and some members have �r�de donations, but really need back up equipment. WILL LO:�rd-BLQSSERt Concerning the importance of an editing system, when port- a-packs are out there is no control over what hanpens. The n�atsrial that comes back needs to be digested, organizedilaid out and put together and this all takes time. Carr�eras in the studio �et good cont�ual use and they are portable units. Is really a need for a real studio camera and a third ca.:aera. :;ach port-a-pack is a single camera, r;a.ny activities could use multi-cameras. Qn ma intenance , when thex�e is a brea kdown the Ca.ble Con;pany is g� od about it, but need a r►�intenance commitr,ent� in writing� upon refranchisin�. DUA:��:.� P'?.' �RSOVt tv7�at is the useful estimated life of a port-a pa.ck under normal use4 Zti'ILL IAL��'-BIASS�Rs Used daily and with good maintenance three to five years. CHALtiT•�l�ti'. ?��AV�Rt On liability, any insta.nces of equipment damage when it is outY WILL IA�:�-ELOSS�Rs A person siaJns a check out forn� which st�tes that they assurr�e full resloons;bility on equipment for full wear and tear. The check out systerr. seems to work very well with very litile abuse. He continued ihat in �ast Iansing there arE: 4000 subscribers, 40,00� residen�s a-_� studEr,ts �o a;��roximatel� 2 tiir,es Fridley and they have t.hi�e packs for c`��cic out and two for back up. -� C'r.AL��;�� ��r��t�V�z� Is that• an Exa.Mple of wh�t is necessaryl 1:ill and st.udEnts� blue sicy it and put in onier of prioritie.s wh�.t is necessary. tdILL IA�:•�-FIASSI�Rs The r^,oard has alread� done an equipment needs study and alI they need to do is prioritise it. C�iAIRI�:I��; ?vT'.AV'.�Rs If the Commission lmew of priorities and have any money maybe something could Ue done. 0 �l'iTV Advisor�y Corn�ission I'eetinp� - I�ovember 12, 1941 Paje 9 1n'ILL IA:�'tti-BIASS�Rt The Editing System Fund always needs m�ney; TIlri LOVAAS - Eoard merr,ber and Chairman of Programming Conunittee ACChTt Is very happy with Idorthern. Equipment is good, but could be up3ated wit}� modern technology. Equipment is used by various people so additional is needed. Likes the service but would also like to see expanded programs in terms of balancing checkbook� memory stora�e and shopping at home. CH11.I:�M.AI� WEA1T�Rs Should this be to nonpublic access issuers only? TII�' IAVI�AS: Is a public access believer. There are more people noticing the channel and is bein� used more extensively. The present access group is very productive. rhe City gives money for expenses and uses own tudget for equip:-:ent. CHAIRI�A?� id:�AV.;�s hiark Seott ta.lked about universal service. If ha.d universal service� cauld it be controlled? '^ r � IAVAAS : Yes . I;ARi� SCO�'i s?�ith simi.lar eo,uipment as now� universal service coald cause a six month back log. Ii going to have universal service, must look at all ramific�tions. If it goes trirough, ho�es that all access channels would be on that service� therefore� cities and schools being the bigRest users would have a lagitimate reason for having their own equipment. t�niversal service with the present equipment won't work. CH!►LRI•:A�' W:liVLR� l�Ti11� if universal service� how many power packs necessary. If have universal service but no accessibility to power pack and a six month bac�c log you'd be trying to encourage people to use it, but strangle the system with inadequate nwr:ber of units and could cut their own throat. 1�'ILL LO�rd-BLOSS�Rs Y+ould need five units for checkout plus one or two for back up. c� KASPSZAKs Outside of the school in rridley (not necessarily Sprin� Ia ke Park or Columbia Heights)� channel 12, and the governn�ent channel do you feel a need for additional public access channels? 4?ILL LOE:d-BLOSSE�: Yes, a religious� a library and one chanr.el not being used. C'�J►IR:fA3 rJE91Tr',R� On multiple public channels� how do you see a shift fror� present programrr.ing? TII; IAVAAS� Now there are several public bodies using access. �eparate one for reli�ian for services, meetings, canned�productions of reli�ious items. Personally,'not sure if public access right� but rnay cut reg�.il.ar prograr,ming on cable if several reli�ious things going on. ED hASPSZAK, k'ith go}no into the stuGio at various hours, the back door seems open alot. Any van8alism? . TIri IAVAAS: There was one re�istered theft a few years aRO but access was through the front door. He went on that he felt Will Laew-Blosser was doing a great jab and it would be nice to have additional personnel for production so he would have time for speaking� training ar_d production. 4H 4I CATV Advisory Commission I:eeting - November 12, 1981 Page 10 �HAIRI°A�U w�AVERs Include adament and inadament objects including personnel cn the blue sky list Will. PAUL KASPSZAK: There are not alot of people who realize the full potential but access in Fridley is just the tip of the iceberg. If you were to esk peop].e what ETC, public access or the Workshop are they probably won't lmow. The public is basically very uninformed� so the only way it can go is up. The more the public becomes aware, the more in�erest, the more utilization. The equipment is open for use and there are alot of people who don•t even lmow it. i�N BR.c�Akti':,rt There is a chance of possible misconception on religious programming� but it is not meant as an implication of the workshop's religious views but that public access is open to all for free speech on personal opinion. Religious programming on a specific channel could be good in that those who are interested would lmow exactly where to find it. On back Zog, more editing equipment the less the back log because tY.ere would be less time consuned to shoot lots of tape rather than specific material. ?'he tape would be reviewed� segments selected and edited into programming material. fiow can't produce and edit at the same time because using some of the same equipment. ihe lack of editing equipment is a big bottleneck now. Could also increase efficient use of po��er pack with hourly checkout for the amount of time actually needed to s}nat the tape. CHAI_�.i�AN W�AiIERt ►�1hat is the cost of editing equipment versus a port- a-pack and recorder. L�IILL IAr r'-BLOSS�Rs The editing system approxima:tely $12,000; the camera and recorder less than �2000. CR4Ii�I�112� k�A�l.��'Rt port-e-packs? 1dZLL IA�':-1-BIASS�R: equipment. If had the money to spend� help mcre to buy editer or six Personally, need both but if had to prioritize the editing ED Ii1�SPSZ.4R: It hasn't been a problem but could be� what about the production of tasteless ma�erial? Does the ��7orkshop have any protection screening7 IC^;iV B�?E�'I��hs - We don't practice censorship, '�he comrr;unity seems to let its feelings be imown. E.r, KA:�?SZ.AKs Does channel 12 get complaintsl .. z WILL IA�:•�-3LOSS�Ps Yes some. One particular pro�ram somaone actually objected to particular langua�e bein; used. If people have objections they are Pree to call. CHAIR:�;A:v 4�_,AIT�Re Recalled a viswer ealling concerning the posi�ion two men had taken on a topic one night when he was watching, so yes there is feedback. r�t1 B2�i•'��ATs The �Iorkshop feel part of the community and people there �try to protect the community and wouldn't try to offend them. However, not alI individuals will like everything that is on. �� J CAiV Advisory Commission Ileeting - November 12, 1981 __ _ Pa�e_11 ED KASPSZAYt w�at controls do you have for outsiders who wani to produce programs and who use a local residsnt as a v�ehicls to gain access to the facility7 > 1��? BR.�I�Il�i��Nt One person in the production �roup who sponsors must be a Fridley resident. ED KASPS2AIi: Is there alot of that happenine? I�?1 BRFilivrNt A moderate amount because of the op}�ortunity of equipment ar:d facilities. PAL'L Y�ISPSZAI�t � he requirement is that one n�ember of the production group � no matter what the size� must be a resident of Fridley or a member of the ti.`orkshop, CHAI3;•"AId 1��A`JERt bJhat is the nurr�ber of non-i ridley residents with the Workshop? � 1n�ILL LCu:�I-RIASSE3s 10 - 15,�. On programmin;, the producer must also provide their own crew so do get involved because the;r have to run their own cam.era. �?� �REA^.�'�."1s 'r;orks thou�h because people learn from one ano�her anc3 ha.ve gotten some pretty skilled people. �D �SPSZAKs Even thouPh using City money +.o facilitate talent for non-rridley people are honefully �ettin� programmi.ng that witl be of worth to the ttiarEcshop. PiARn SCOTTs A?on-rrid].ey residents who use the syster� must pay me:nbershi� dues. PAUL KASPS�Ai:r "_'he;;� ,�a.J nernbershi� dues and provides a service to �t.he con.ri:�ity. h'E�: B?�.�':^"�: A dre�m so.,e day would. be an intPrconnected access s� str�m kespi.n� all oppartuniti.es o,�en. If someone brings in a canned proorar^ and it rr,akes a stat,er�ent on their behalf they can do it. ti�ould rather see pc�ople doing t.heir own pro�ramr�ing thou�h. C�'�LR:•AI� b��AV'�s ��t screening procedures are used for people who brin' in canned projrams? ��JII,L IA� ;-�I,CSS':�Rt ��:ost people who brin� �hings in want the ltorkshop to view them �irst. The requirer•�nt is a compliance stater�ent sayinP they assume responsibility on operatin;; rules, but thare is no censorship policy. CIikL�?A'.A�V ���11V:�Rt Do you see a shift of et�,p:iasis of QCC'.' aw�y from �'ridldy? I�ti BRE;�'�c:�t3; Looking for a way to help outside people �•Tithout spending iridley money. An �dea is a coop of channels �rit.h each communiiy h�ving operating rules but coordinat.ed business funetions set up in a con,r-,on office. It would be . more cost effective for everyone. I�J1.RK SCOrTs A joint grant proposal for grant r��ney t;�en even distribution of funds within the system with comrrionly tiooled business functions to make sure Fridley is not:paying. yD K.4SPSZAK: ti�'here doES it say that with the FCC allocation of five minutes of time that I must go to the ��'orkshop for channe]. 12 aecess? 4 l: CA'^V Advisorv Comrrission P�eeting - IJovember I2� 19g1 Pa�e 12 I;ARR SCOTTt It is not so stated, there is no rule that it is required. rhe use of facilities after 9 p.m, need the okay of the Company, during the day the i�lorkshop. It is in the interest of the person (or special it�terest group) to plug into the existing system. At this time there is no formal agreemen� with the Company saying ACC�nT is access channel. The only agreen,ent is wii.h the City to provide certain services and so far there hav�e been no problen�s. KEN Er2��.'.dlv:.'ti= Having served as Treasurer of the iJorkshop can see the wisdom of coop of business funetions. ihe AC��? fills out alI forms like any corporat�.on and its almost a full time job to do that. A centralized service done by a professional would be excellent. � JIM S1�'r�'LLYt has been alot of talk on programs and equinment needed. Another need is feedbaok on who is watching. Is it affordable? L'r.iversal service projection is really hard. 4Te did do a pro;;ram through the 12th grade speech class in Fridley.'� Channel 12 is good because it goes to youth. Education of the public is advisabZe as it could arouse Alot of interest. C?i.AI.RNAi�. �1EAVc�R: There is alot of draw of young peQple to charLnel 12. Any ss�;;estions for getting more than young people involved? JTi•_ S1L'LLYs It ta kes one person to step out and just �et involved. ;�'aybe one member of a senior citizen center needs to do the same. KkT'r1' R��I�X -�Cab1e ca.ster - ACC':j�s As an intern had some experience in the city of St. Louis Park with a system with strong education access. ihe equipment �,�as provided by the school district� had classes in school and emplo��ed a full- time coordinator. A1so want into the grade school and got alot of parents interested because wanted to see their kids on television - more subscritiers, more tnoney. �D Y•A.SPSZAKs If adopt titniversal service and have an educational c�aanr,al without charge, how will �.oney be raised. The ilorthwest suburbs have six to ten diff'erent comrnunities, 100,000 total, if �et 50;� penetration raises revenue. Fridley has 10�000 homes which is �+�hy it is more expensive. 1,lirang costs are wiring costs no matter where. H��RpLD B:LGUA.t tv�at is the name of the full-t�.me person in St. Louis Park? KAT:�'Y RF,YLEKi Carolyn Charles. CHAIF.I�AP3 l�'�AVERs Zs the �30 a cor�parison problem versus exorbita.nt fee? �;p,mgy ��y�,Y: A comparison problem� but �$3Q is alot. � BILL �JE:s On rate, if Com�ny proposes fiz•st tier free is problem with regulation of other costs. Talking about services beyond public to private concerns. There is a �roblem with having city as arbitrator i.e. HrsO pricing is not now involved nor should it be. Talited alot about public access functions and touched very little on local information funetions. j•:e should be concerned with thei:� as government has not done well, but will do l�etter. Original franchise set four channels one for each school district. Use is poor. ��ill Loew-Elosser has interacted with school board, speech departments, but schools haven't really picked it up. Four to five years a�o was a proposal with the school district to purcha.se a character �enerator to use with the schools. Has two concerns one is making sure the educational channel is utilized the second is how to provide leadership. The function of the Company as local tv sta.tion is money� expertise and concern to m.ake it work. Public access the l.ast two years has baen good. ssion r:eeting - November 12. 19f31 Page 1� r�u i+x�r�c,xr.: �. wC aaiced the Compar�y to provide x hours of local origination and programming could the waving of 5� fee be irsducement for thatZ . BILL :�: The City already said it will waive a part for good performance� but not all �'p. � ED.- t;ASPSZZAKt '�t if they sold advertising� BILL N�:� If they sold advertising if ha.ve universal first tier ar,d their local ori�ir.ation service on first tier they would certainly sell a3vertising could waive Su fee. It is hard to define in number of hours of local pro�rammin� � because quality is more iir;porta.nt tha,n quani.ity. I•laybe incentive side is be tte r wa� to go . ir1ARK S�OT"_'t Iaca.l origination is very important, Possibly providing a dif°erent sort of local origination is �or the 'r7orkshop to expand the facilitator role, which is what s,re are not a production con.,par�y, and fund production through the �NOrkshop increasing quality also providing continuity for types of programs being done and accountable to a group for its funding. Sf possible have the Com�a.ny put money into the t�roricshop instead of the progracn and take the money and hire producers who will be responsible for producing good programs. �L E� K_9SPSZAits IvTot a bad idea, problem being the franchise ordinance with the Corrpany and the City with a nonprofit organization. In longer terms the Com;aar.y has a tangible asset whereas ths a�orkshop could� by vote of the �oard of Lirectors. disappear, thus any absense of an ordinance for local programn�in� eould disap��ear. JOIF�P� ii1�T - Cable television subscriber: Commer�ting on com.7,ercial channels - she and her husband'ars movie fans. They are very disenchanted now because of aIl of the sports on all available channels. Iiave t�*o specific all-sport channels but have invaded aIl stations. Overemphasis on all channels even on prine time viewinU. 'r►ould like to see it cha.n�ed � but feel there is no where to go to talk about it. She would li�e to have it disconnected� her husband is keeping it for the quality of the picture. Com�n�.nication of pro�rarrmi.n� is also a problera. ?ier experience that the publishea ;ui�a on television is not until 9 or 9s30 and she and her husband both work. The monthly printed copies are av�.ilable at very few locations all quit.E a distanca fro*n her home. Did drive on�e to get a copy only to find that 50'� of the liste3 progra;�:s were "to be schediiled". Couple had bou�ht a vi3eo recorder to usc durin,�, the c.af 'out don't liica to keep it ruruiinp now just to �et spor�s. C'riA.L?���� l•":��J�,�� idith local franchise a13 that. can be transmitted is w�,at cor�es � off the sat�llite. � JOLEi�:AT :-iA�tTt _hat isn't much if �ou don't like sports, D:;�us P�TL'.�.50;�: .��'hat would you like to see? JOI�.:'.Td Hi�Ri s Old movies from the �1�0's. 50's and some 60's. Fave IiF() and Show-�ime for the rest. � 'T;z�Y 0'C0�'►_��LL - 23orthern Cablevisions Very limited on what we can �et from satellites. ;�orthern is the provider, not the ori�inator� the classic middleman. On the guides, they will now be available in the office ar.d three other drops in ^ridley. They are publishers and have deadlines. If the n� terial is not there, it cannot be printed. i•-i�ht try home delivery throu�h the Cor�umzr_ity � f� CATV Advisory Comr:ission I•ieetin� - i,`ovember 12. 19°1 Paae 14 Section of Thursday's Star� but will still be alot of to be announced. �he programming people are independents� publishers can't give to the public what they don't have. ' JOIr�I� HA.�t'^s 7ndependents are paid, are they in business or aren't they? If they want people to watch it would be to their benefit to ge� the inforrr�ation out. '^E�RY 0'CO:�i�'ELLs There are always changes and if you don't have the information you can't make the changes. The schedule is usually on television earZier in the day, at least we put it on as early as possible. EL KA.�PSZAY,s In terms of the proposal for other territories and also + additiona� capacity in the future, ar�y update in movie channels� �F�2Y 0'CCJ�'NFLLt There are other ones that c�ld be put on. pAU'., KASPSZA�:= C��1 c?�annel 13 sometimes carries old movies at various tirr�s . PAUL r:OP.�Zv' - Sophomore at Columbia Hei�hts and ACC`�-� affiliates Fee1s public access is the best thing a person could watch because they can express views and give opinions which you can't do on network. �ith access� it is a matter of do you want to try to chan�e it versus I can't change it. Ca.n also express yourself throu�h Commission meetings. �ould like to see a�ore public access in terms of equipment and manpower. i�orthern has provided equipment� but are now outgrowin� it. ^o the question on port•a� pack or editing systerr� they really work hand in hand. ZJi`..h new equipment you are open on what can be dons with access. If more capabilities wall need a better system, with more studio time. Cancellation of shows could be unnecessary if have adequate equipr.:er.t and are not using back up equipment as regular. Any money put into equipment was raised �throug�h outside efforts and t�orthern generously matched the funds to get the port° a•pack. If must keep solicitin� n,oney, growth �*ill be harmed. JII�' BO��LR - ACCL�7s On the issue of handicapped and disability - Disability means just that, disabled cannot use legs or cannot hear. Handicap is environ:ner.ta.l. If I'm in a wheelchair and can ,et into a building I'm n�t handicapped an3 if watchin� television and I'r► hearing impaired� but the shows are signed I'n, not handicapp�d.. 2�ARK HODinISS - Anoka County Library and ACC:Js The future role is important. 1,�orking in a library alot of information technology wi21 be going on cable or a similar source. Public access role different from the library. t�.iblic access doesn't prodiice pro�ramsT whereas, the library can do program,��in�, b�y copyrigfits or rent programs. Considering the direction cable inforr,ation is going, its tirr� to think of types o£ facilities necessary in the next few years to get information that can•t be obtained fror� another source. � JOHN i±IfdGs On get.ting older people involved - Some kids were shooting scenes with a port•a-pack at Island of Peace Park and came upon a group of elderly sin�ing. Asked if they could�shoot them. Perhaps if sorr�one went to a facility and talked to organizations and let them lmow what is available maybe even tie into church services or study groups. CATV Advisory Commission t�eeting - November 12� 1981 Page 15 CHAIR�fAN j,TEAVERs Thanked everyone for coming. 24entioned that Commission meetings were the second Thursday of every month in the community room and that they didn't need to wait for franchise reviewal to comment bht were welcome ariy time. . HAROIT, RLLG'JIIs A note not on refranchising� but there is a�continuin� effort on:the part of the Commission to get the Fridley public looking at program potential and seeking help to put on programs eventually contacting the Workshop and getting assistance from them. Five people to lead the task forces =n this effort and will begin in January of 1982� so if anyone would like to join the task force they could either conta.et I�'r. belgum or the task force leader listed belows Barbara Hughes - Culture� library, theatre. art and architecture:� music, dance, pcetry Sally Alr�en - Religious interest and activities Joe Lapinski - F,ducation private, public and community education ,ailliam Hunt - Government� city and cou.�ty levels� parks and recreation, services and planning Gus Doty - Business and professional, commerce and industry� manufacturing and retail. NA"'IO:u by l•;r. �►aspszak seconded by P1r. Peterson to adjourn. UPOD: A VOICr. VOT�� ALL VO i I'�TJ AYL � Ci�1�L�I�:��N: �•J� AV�R U�CI�R::D '"F� CA: V I�VISORY CO:� 1�ISS IOPJ 1��:�'" Lr�G OF N01/�I-�:::�R 12, 19g1� Ai�� T�E PUfiLIC I�I�RI?'�G A17J0,J�?T;D AT 10=45 P.:•_. Respectfully submitted, Pat Von P'osch ?� cording Secretary 8 � � 4 r; x� ���� � ��:.� - - � EV�6aYON�'S TELEVISli]tV GHANN�L'12 � h�T � �..,.,�.. 4 0 �='�'=-- • � '' . . COA's1ENTS FOR THE FRIDLEY CABLE CO�S�IISSION FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING In 1972 the City of Fridley granted a cable franchfse. At the time, one ofythe City's major hopes for cable was that it become a community voice.' Mayor Nee stated during an interview in 19b0, "Local programming is Lhe only legitimate reascn for cable franchising in the metropolitan area. We didn't bring cable into Fridley fot it to become �ust another movie theatre." Cable television brought to Fridley the technology Lhat made a community voice possible.,_But it is up to us, the public,_ to humanize that technology, to give it a local appeal� to turn. this. �tiechnology into a community communications aetwork. Fridley's voice.� The Anoka �ounty Communications Workshop was founded in 1975 to serve this purpose. For many years, the Workshop fought for the public's right to use cable technology to present their ideas and concerns to the community. Since 1979, when the Workshop was finally given the opportunity to assist the residents of Fridley in using the public access channel� we have trained hundreds of individuals in the use of video equipment, which has faciliiated thousands of hours of co:tununity programming. The volunteers and groups that have used the Workshop have humanized cable technology and given it a local Elavor. It is now up to the Cable Commission, the City Council and the Fridley residents to insure that our public access channel remains strong. The first step is to require that there be channels available for the public, the city, the library, the schools, religious organizations, and that e mechanism be designed for additional channels when they become necessary. We then must make sure that an access entity� such as the Workshop, will continue to exist in the City. Protection for continued funding and equipment needs to be required in the franchise. The Workshop $oard of Directors has provided the Cor�ission with a paper outlining what we feel is needed to insure a strong access environment in Fridley. These are not frivolous requests; we have looked at other proposals in other cable service territories. We feel this request will insure all access users and access chamiels the necessary funding and equipment to make the public channels the community�s voice. s We feel ft is very fmportant that Universal service be provided in Fridley. It is necessary that all citizens be able to have access to the public channels and Lhe information they provide. These channels need to be available to not only those people who can afford them, but more importantly��to those who cannot. The access channels are the public's; therefore, they must be rr.ade available to all the public. .RIO�CA t:t�U�1lTY Ct�il�P�llU�!lCATIO�'S 1.�!!C1!���Y:��� ���c. f-J"O-F33�tL��L'+�(�°�' U .�= t���i�L Y "".�51la�:=�i��'s� K��:1� t�'1:�?�J7 �-J'id3 4P Comments For The Fridley Cable Comz►ission For The Public Hearing p8ge 2 All access users will have to work in partnezship with the cablg company. The�cable company will provide the technology; the public must humanize that technology. We can not sit back and expect the company to provide localism of our channels, it is up to us. But, fiYst the Cable �ommission, the City Council, and the Workshop must insure our right to that opportunity. In the last two years, the Workshop has taken that opportunity and made it work in Fridley. The Anoka County Commu�ications Workshop is looked to as a model by not only other communities in the metropolitan area, but throughout Minnesota and other states, for what public access can and should be. November 12, 1981 Mark Scott, Chairperson Anoka County Communications �orkshop l�� � A�rn /rr^.'.:�`!r+ - � . : �.,_�_ ..•.. _, AR��KA COUNi'Y Ll���RY Cable Te(evision Commission City of Fridley 6431 University Ave. NE Fridiey, MN. 55432 Ladies and Gentlemen: The Anoka County Library has been active in the discussion and promotion of public access to cable services in the City of Fridley during the past few years. Our concerns about the �efranchising remain basically the same as they have been through the original iranchise period. Those concerns are for a channel that enabies the library to reach out to the community� for interconnection with neighboring communities whenever cable fs availab(e in those communities� and the potential use of cable for intercon- necting the facilities of the Anoka County Library in order to provide better public service to people throughout Anoka County. The I(brary channel� Channel 10. is currently operating from the Fridley Branch of Anoka County Library. Though in its tormative stages� we fee( this to be an important step that wili eventualiy provide another access point for information to the users of public library services. This channe! is the result of the original franchise requirement to provide such a channel tor (ibrary usage. We appreciate the foresight of the original cabfe commission which made these requirements a part of the franchise and have made the current service possibie. ` I am enclos'ing, with this letier, the current cable tetevision position paper that Anoka County Libra�y is using with cable groups tnroughout the county and some specific recommendations for the Fridiey ca51e renewal. Please be assured ihat the Anoka County Library staff will be anxious to work with you during this renewat period and will be willing to provide such inior:mation as we have that woutd assist you in your work. JFY/bjs Enci. 1100 90TH AVE. NLE. BlJ4�NEy MN.55434 t6121 780-1463 � 4R u ANOKA COUNTY LI BRARY 1100 90th Ave. NE , Blaine. MN. 55434 , BASiC STATEMENT 8 RESOLUTiON CONCERNiNG CABLE tELEVI510N WHEREAS, Community Antenna Television (CATV) is now being intro- duced in Anoka County, and WHEREAS, CATV holds great promise for the library, schools and other agencies of government throughout the county, and WHEREAS, the individual municipalities have the power to enfranchise and regufate companies offering CATV services to the residents of a municipality, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Anoka County Library Board request that the municipalities in Anoka County include ' public service channeis in any CATV franchise that may be awarded and that the County Library have reserved for its use one channel for programming, one channel for two way communication between the library and the customer and one channel for two way internal communication aimed at improved service to users of branch iibraries, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Library Board Chairman and the Director be empowered to act in the library's behalf in such discussions and negotiations. . _ Approved by the Board of Trustees Anoka County Library _ September 12, 1971 ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY 1100 90th Ave. NE Blaine, MN. 55434 CABLE TELEVIS{ON POSITION PAPER �� S Cable television originally developed as a co:nmunity antenna� system to provide clear broadcast signals in areas where over the air reception was poor or impossible. Today, many people consider cable television primarily an entertainment medium. 1'Vhile entertainment is a vaiid use of cabte television, its technolog,y makes cable one of the most effective information networks avai Iab1e to a community. The Anoka County Library is in the business of providing information. Cable + technology witl make it possible for the Iibrary to have direct contact with patrons in their homes and for the transmission o.f information between I+braries over an institutional networ.�. The iibrary wil! be abte to use cabte television to expand and extend their current services. Many of the people cable tetevision reaches wi11 be people who have not used the library in the past, thus exposing library services to new patrons. A tibrary channel will make library services avaitabte to the handicapped and ho►nebound, and be an energy- eific+ent form of communications. There are a number of considerations the library would like to have addressed by local municipalities in their cable teievision ordinances. There are three facets of cable TV service that pertain directly to needs of the library: access channets, an institutional network channel and interconnection throughout the county between adjoining communities. The tibrary witl soon be operating a library access channel on the Fridley cabte TV system. This channel is for the exclusive use of the library and proc�ramming is at the discretion of the library. The channel is being c�iven to the library at no cost. Therefore, the Tibrary requests that cable TV ordinances throughout the county require that an access channel be available for the exclusive use of the Anoka County Library; that the Iibrary not be charged in any way for the use of this channel; that *his channel be made available for the duration of the franchise agreement; that the cable com�any maintain all technicat aspects of the channel; and that the library c�annel be part of the universal service tier, or, if there is no universat service, that it be part of the basic subscriber service tier. The library hand(es great quantities of in�formation for the public's use. hluch of this information is passed bet�veen ti�e different library facilities throuc�hout the county. An institutional network linking the libraries to�ether will be ideal for data information transmission between libraries. This type of network would make information readily and efficiently available for the public, regardtess of the iibrary's location or size. Access to an institution network should be free to the library. The library requests that an institutional, network be required in all cable TV ordinances. 3/18/8] �T .�ABLE TELEV1510N POS1TlON PAPER/ Page 2 To achieve a county-wide library access channel and an institutionat � network, cable systems operating in Anoka County will have to interconnect with each other. Interconnection of cable systems in the county will atso • be important to school districts and county government. Many county services will cross different cable service territories (CSTs) and need a oontinuation of cable service in these different CSTs, thus making inter- connection important. �he Iibrary strongly recommends that atf Qublic buiidings: the city, sthools, library, park and recreation facilities, etc. , receive free universal and basic cable service without installation fees or converior fees, and that the cable have both in-coming and return capability. Since not all residents wili have cable service, it is important that the public buildinqs have . viewing facilities where citizens can view access channels and other community oriented programming that is on cable TV. The library further recommends that local cabte ordinances require the cable company to provide facilities for production of access programs. The franchising authority should work with experts in the area of access pro------- -----� �ramminq to determine what types of facilities shoutd be made avaitable for the pubtic's use and inctude specific requirements in the cable TV ordinance. It is important that all cabte systems be built with two-way capabilities, not onty on an institutional network, but also services ta residents' h�mes. Two- way transmission �vill be necessary in the future for subscribers to make use of the information possibilities cable wi1! someday have. Local franchising authorities need to consider carefully the use of the revenue fees they are paid by the cable company. It is important that locaf cable commissions and access activities receive an on-�oing source of funding if they are to be effective. Revenue fees paid by the cable companyare a� naturat way to fin�nce these activities. tt is important that cable franchise authorities not onty consider current needs that cabte technology can provide, but atso look at potentiat future services. The library appreciates the opportunity to address its needs concerning cable TV. _ Prepared by: Mark Scott Media Specialist _ Anoka County Library IVtarch 18, 1981 4 Approved by: Jerry F. Young, Director Anoka County Library � � ANOKA COUNTY L'IBRARY 1100 90th Avenue NE Blaine, MN. 55434 SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATiONS FOR FRIDLEY CABLE FRANCHISE RENEWAL � = That a channei continue to be designated for the exclusive use of the Anoka County Library, supplied and maintained free of charge to the Arnoka County Library. A. That this channel be included in Universal Service if such service is offered. If there is no Universal Service, that it be included in the basic service. (Universal Service is a one time instatlation fee where a subscriber receives access channels. ) The library supports the concept of Universa! Service in alI communities, as a benefit to those communities in providing a broad base for community information and concerns. B. That the library channel be interconnected with other cable service territories in Anoka County. That this be done at no cost to the library. That it be done when neighboring territories become opera- tional or as soon as it is technically feasible. 11 That the Anoka County Library receive all non-pay channel services without a fee; that the cable company maintain the service at no cost to the Anoka County Library. ��� That the Anoka County Library have reasonable access to video production studio faci{ities w+thout payment of fees. A. That the Anoka County Library supports the concept of tocal access channels and facilities, i.e., for government, school, public, religious, and library as a part of a broad base of information to support the local community and its citizens. ��/ That the cabfe company provide the Anoka County L+brary with play_ • back equipment for use on the dedicated library channel as fotlows: A. 314" U-matic videocassette ptayer� g. 1 J2" Vf-1S videocassette player. . C. A time base corrector (7BC), to insure that the video signaf produced by the library equipment is the best possible. Provision of such equipment woutd help insure a quality signal, continued compaiibility of equipment and continuity of such channel. 11/10/81 4U i�idley C�ble Television Cr�m:�iGsion 64j1 University Rvenue , Fridle3•, N.N 55'+32 Gentl e-�en : . �,,.,, .,,... -...r.. ,. ti_ _ .,!1:. � Oct�'�er 30. 1931 , = Yvur let�er of Septe�nber 15 concernin� the hearing on the rene�al " of the Cable T.V. Orc'inance was read and discussed at a recen± City Bar.d rehea�sal. Our or�anization has bery favorable reports to r:ake concerning the coo�eration we have received from our local T.V. st�ti�n. They have vide�-taped our winter cor.certs the past several years and then broadcast the c�ncerts a number of times. Several members of the Fridley City 3and are also members of the R.E. �r2mber �sem�le Orchestra� r!yself included and this �roup has had similar good er.?eriences. Last year �arbara Hughes on 1oc21 T.V. interviet��ec? several of us from band and orchestra. It was a g�od �,•ay to let ou^ c�r;munity know what mu=ical organizations �:ere �vail�ble f�z Fridley citizens to garticipate in either by playing or as c�ncert listener�. Fri�Iey City Band me�'�ers who �re �able t.r. GVVscribers indicaied sati�faction �•ith the local pr�gr3*��,ing. ltie �p;�reciate having this facilit3► available for our organization. For the C�ty 3and� Sincerely� ���u�-� O � � I�ss. Richard KinsTan �V � - C ITY OF FR IDLEY • . = PET J TI UN COVER SHEET Petition N.�. 11-1981 _ . � Date Received September 18, 1981 object Residents abutti�g the Burlington Northern tracks across from the new a e�c ie an park'SeT������aP���iII�3t�t�E�Cit�tv' cease the construction of Berms and restore the area to a flat and level park as the land was prior. Petition Checked By Percent Signing Aeferred to City Council Dieposition � Date 5 i '?e the u��?ersigreu bein� residents of the Cit;; of Fridle;; a.�� ^���:;-��� i��.neLg rrt�i C� �b??t t�e BU1^1� I:�ton I o �hern t_^3C�r� 3�rncc frnr� t1,g nc••• e±�� et� c field znd r?r_k. �ein� ;recpntly �?e•�elci ed "�etitior_ the �'2yor ar_d Cit� Cour.cil of Fr1�IPy to or�er t?:e rubl� c�`:erk� ��"�'�r �!�-Ph� to cease the con�trvcti�n of R??'*-^.S and re�tore t::�t. area t,o z f� ?t 2�ci levei?�ark a� t�:e '!�na v�aG priar to t�i� t�^c'er.±-L:;r.�.TY:ese ne��:l;; ':v�''t '�grM$ 21f;t a� 2C�':O CY!2T"?ti`82"� and 3_ncreaGe tti':2 ^C1�? �f the � aS1_^.v t?'�'i_?'_�. If berms are to �e inst�� � ed the•� s::ould be -�i �ced on t::e :':e�t c� r+p of t'Mie tracks to abGorb tre noise4 fro^± t::� reside�ce� e�?:ich ��?�� ±re tracks. � r� � r? �*!�. ��G��� _ ����� �•a � � _ �t ! .� ! . i u • '!�1�':� � �//i`�. . � "I, � C!'' 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T�e�e Tlp^'��`,' built berr:� ect �� ec'.:o c����ber� an� i�crezFp t�e hoi_�e of tfie ;�°^� Y� t.rr2�21�; If term� ere tn �e in�+a? 7 ed, t�^e� s'_:�t,l� �e i lace�:� or_ +'.:e '"est Fide of t�^P tr•^c,rlrS to a�cor� tY:P ��iFe fr�^� t'.:e re��c�e�'ce� ,.�^; �'� zbut tfie 'tT�CkS. �T �rr, /1 �.L f � • 1� � % (. J��" ;,i f f r � '� i / � , � -' ��^�//� �(/%l_ ,/ J („� 7 ' I� C�: ., /I .�. 'J. n n � � �'1'J'1^C � � � i , �. . � � , � G 5 � S t/�, �o� '%�'/ � �� � c -, r • /i , � /�-��, L�� C f�. if,� �,� y,v;`, � ?'-' �'' _ .7 �� —�� 1.� .5�� � i� `/ S �i -.� �' � 5 �. . �r1_1__.�.'�� s 7� - �S �� ..�� �' ' _ � _" 3 .� � �,�-��3� m s 5C MEMO TO: John Flora, Director of Public Works MEMO FROM: Steven J. Olson, Environmental Officer r DATE: November 19r 1981 _ � r• REGARDING: Petition #11-1981 Received From the Residents West of the , Community Park and Against the Proposed Berming Along the Railroad Tracks � On October 28, 1981, at the request of the City, an on-site inspection of the park was conducted by Mr. Dave Kelso, Noise Section of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. A summary of his feelings is best described by this section of his letter to the City dated November 17, 1981. It states that, "As I observed the berms on the south end of the development I noticed that they were nearly completed and not very high above grade. It is my opinion that these berms are neither high enough nor long enough to provide echoing from trains. T� WOU.ed �Cift2 CL Wa.e.� d-Cn1�(,�Utc �0 nO�Cde WC�-e.�b u.ded on iv�te�r.bxa.teb �a pn.ov.i.de xh.e ech.o�.ng c.�a.imed 6y �'h.e pe�',i.ii.one�ca." A review of the literature supports this position. On page 52 of '.:ne Audible Landscape• A Manual For Highway Noise & Land Use published by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation states that "...A berm can provide noise attenuation of up to 15 dBA if it is several feet higher than the "line of sight" between the noise source and the receiver. This is comparable to the noise reduction of various walls and fences which are used as barriers. t(aweven, e�z.nth. benma pa�sbeb�s an added adva.r�tage� .i.n��ead a� ne�.2ec.�i.ng no.i„ae �nam ane a.i.de a� �he l�►,i.glw�ay �o a.n.o.theh., ab waR,26 da, and �hws .i.n.cne.a,��,ng �he no.ihe heand on �he oppo.a.i,ie b.i.de, zhey de��ec,t hound upuratc,ci�." Therefore, it is my opinion that the type of berm Ueing installed; its length and height; and the oovering vegetation should cause no additional noise problems and may even improve the existi.ng �ituation. . � �,,�'��� � n~ . 4. �� ♦ ♦ Minnesota Pollution Control Agency DAVID A. KELSO Quality Assurance Unit Division of Air Quality ��-��-�� �'�� �'- 1935 West County Road 62, Rosevilte. Minnesota 55113 � (�12) 296-?�i9 ,73 i Z ��� November 17r 1981 sota Pollution Control Agency Mr. Steve Olson Environmental Officer City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Dear Steve: 5D , e.r�' � ���,: � �: 1' � � , , �' �/ �1 r- -�� j 1�' "� J In response to your request I am offering the following comments regarding the visit I made to the development area and the petition submitted by residents surrounding the develapment. It is my understanding that the development will include baseball diamonds at one end and pathways at the other. Railroad tracks run parallel to the development on the west side with the petitioners residing on the west side of the tracks. Also, berming will be provided at the pathway end. - As I observed the berms on the south end of the c3evelopment I noticed that they were nearly completed and not very high above grade. It is my opinion that these berms are neitber high enough nor long enough to provide echoing from trains. It would take a wall similar to noise walls used on Inter- states to provide the echoing claimed by the petitioners. It is my opinion that there will be more noise concerns from the �ncreased activities due to the baseball parks than � the trains which are already impacting the area. I think . the petitioners are pursuing the wrong concerns with their efforts to block the development. Phone: �95 = 7 3 7 2 1935 West County Road B2, Roseville, Minnesota 55113 Regional OHices • DuluthBrainerdlDetroit Lakes!Marshatl/Rochester Eeual �o�ortunitv Emnlover 0 Steve Olson . : November 17, 1981 „ Page 2 � . . � If you need additional information or if I can be of further assistance please feel free to give me a call. 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' � 'f, " y " � > t � O ' � N 0> N " � C �' m 7 .� � C � m V � C C� m v d � �." � p°' a� G' Q�� Q v y� O C�i CNi � t�i O `'� N.� � p O O C r= m« r- v� Q;�q�Zu�;t1�Q Zc�oa�c�a�:°.ccvEcoc� iAa-_oE.ra�w«3a�no .= a r� v u� � .- . THe ciYV oF piRECTORATE OF PUBLlC WORKS FRLDL DATE � FROM DPW John G. Flora. Nuniic worKS J SUBJECT Moore Lake Rest�ration Project � w n � M EMO R A N D UM TO �ACTION, tNFO. The diversion of Harris Pond and Old Central drainage ditches from Moore Lake has 6een completed. Restoration work should be completed this year. Included in the project was the proposal to relocate the drainage ditch south from the City beach. I have been informed by Hickok and Associates that the MPCA has determined that this work will not benefit the water quality; and therefore, is not eligible for joint funding by the EPA and the State. The funds originally programmed of $6,500 will remain in the total project. The contract with Crossings, Incorporated included $11,000 for relocation of the beach storm sewer and placing it in a culvert. I will be receiving formal notice from Hickok and Associates on the MPCA position. The City Gan accomplish this work, funding it totally by City funds (outside of the project costs�, or delete this work from this contract. Since there is considerable amount of work to be accomplished in the total Moore Lake Restoration Project, it may be economically prudent to delete the beaci� storm sewer relocation from the existing contract. � JGF:ijk . 0 . t r � WY Q 58�� u 0 0 R E � � � P � . � r 0 2Y �J � ti� tiQ h � _ Q 3 v i � GARDENA z W > � O AVE ti z 0 y � \ 2 W F 6� �E D ON �ED O� °°C� I TME CITY OF . FR![�L Y DATE FROM SUBJECT DtAECTORATE OF PUBLlC WORKS hn G. Flora, Publ Diesel Dump Truck rks Di r. Nasim ,� � � � . <'I� - . _ _ �.,�: ■ . 7 MEMORANDUM e ACT{ON{ INFO. In the 1981 budget, we programmed a five-ton dump�truCk (r'e- placement) for our street fleet. We planned on advertising this item late in the year in order to delay the procurement and fund expenditure for as late as possible. In September, we advertised for a dump truck requesting two bids--one for a gas engine and one for a diesel engine truck. Eight bids were received. Superior Ford was the lowest �bidder far a gasoline engine and Lakeland Ford was the low bidder on the diesel engine truck. We have made a study in the City and coordinated with the adjacent muni- cipalities and the State and County on the replacement of vehicles and equipment with diesel engines. All the studies indicate the diesel engine is the most efficient, energy conservative and longer lasting engine avail- able. Based upon the favorable bids received and the desire to convert our Public Works fleet to diesel as replacements are ordered, recommend the City Council receive the bids and award the purchase of a diesel dump truck from Lakeland Ford. JGF:ijk a MEMO T0: John G. Flora, Public Works Director MEMO FROM: Bob Nordahl, Operations Analyst MEMO DATE: November 23, 1981 . :� ' SUBJECT: Bid Status on Diesel/Gas Dump Truck . .. I have talked with Gordon concerning the bid process for receiving bids on a diesel or gas powered dump truck. Gordon sent specifications and bid forms ta eight (8) major truck dealers in this area. Fridley did not go through Hennepin County because that bid is held during the spring of the year. We were instructed to hold this bid until the fall of the yeare Also, Gordon stated tliat the last truck purchased through Hennepin County bid took 18 to 20 months before we received it. The specifications called for an alternate bid on a diesel engine. Superior Ford was low bidder on the gasoline engine at $29,121. The diesel option low bid came in at $34,270 from Lakeland Ford. We bud- geted $29,800 in the 1981 budget. With the die5el studies and surveys collected, it appears feasible to purchase a diesel engine. The low bid from Lakeland Ford is good until December 15, 19810 Please let me know if you need further information, or if we should proceed with the purchasee RN:ijk s , 7A W o � z = O m � c E � c ro � �E r0 ~ r0 � � m ! Y r- G1 � Vf ' � i _ r N O. O � � � Q � � i � 1 � i �� � N C ' Q N �O • G.� � • �C L a - o i '0 � ~ N N a > � o ,� ,� � oc W � br J � � W C � z.�� � � Q � r0 �C Y W O � � � � O Z � 3 � � � �+ � ►-� pr � H uf i"' p� Z �" 4. W G. � p,o Q � O - - - O -- E O t7 � �r F- � � � p "" � f'� � r- �A � V ^ d M h J N � `W i � � C') M ' O � i� C _ d - C: liJ - _ - '� _ Z� �..� � ►-. �N �ti � � �4 � � O� : C� ¢ N , N d � _ 0 i-�-�-y-��-�-r.-F-��M-7�y-�-�s-�r-r-r- �-a-a-s-ai--�-+�--r--et-t-�-�-�-�r-i ' _�_l._�_�_J_�_J_�_��_L_�_��_�_�:�_�_. _K_�.a_+_i-��--F-r-F-F-w-�-ti � I I I �I ' ' � ' � ' ' � � � � � � ' � � _ �.i N 7 L Uf L i • 6! CJ • F- O > � •r- G 4J i� i� r i-� > L •r •.- � V- C C � � N 7 1 N J � 7B � N C a i d � '- � � - _ � - � � � � � � O i V �6 R O � � ro c � � N O N r V ?� �6 1 O O �.� � L � C � N I'- _ . - - _ - _ _ � � ^ ! ' N w � M . � w � Y V U � � O L � � J � � U LL � tn i � �. :� � , ;��: ,:�; :,, � �.-. �Y�� ��}� lakeland Ford Truck Sales inc. 1650 Univenity Ave. — Phone (612) 647-1000 ST. PAUI, MfNNESOiA 55104 0 . � Nov.30,1981 i City of Fridley 6431 University Ave.N.E. Mpls . , Mn. 55432 Attn: Mr. Gordon Middag Dear Mr. Middag, Reference to your phone request on extending the price bid October, 1981. The price bid will be honored thru Decem- ber 16, 1981. � Referring to our conversation on selection of diesel engine, I am recommending that you purchase a truck with 3208 Cat. engine rated at 175 H.P. as per bid. The 210 Fi.P. rating is not necessary. The 175 H.P. Cat. engine has the same horsepower as our largest gas engine at operating RPN. It also has 100 Ft. Lbs. more net torgue. It will do a good job on your type of service. 210 H.P. rating would cost $909000 additional. � Thank-you, �.�..�x � � ' Dick Berthiaume " Sales Rep. _; ; .�� ��` . ��. �:l� , a . � :, ,,--� - . � y.:..� � y� � � O 7C RF50L.U1'IOl�1 AD. — 1981 � �.: �. � • • • ►:�• •� t � � . . . �� �; �� i iati � v• ��• t • :�t � W!HERF,AS, under the provisions of Miruzesota State Statutes, Section 462C. the City of Fridley may develop and ac�nanister progrzans of making mortgage loans to f inance single family and multi-family housing 3evelopments within its boundaries; and W�iII�F'�S, under the ab4ve stated chapter, the City must develop a housing plan and ptograun which must be submitted to the Metropolitan Council for review and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for approval; and WHERF�AS, the City has prepared said housing plan in conformance to Chapter 462C of the i�aws of the State of riinnesota. N0�1, �IF�E�DRE, BE IT RF�OLVID� that the City Council of Fridley hereby adopt the Fridley Housing Plan and submit this plan to the Netropolitan Council for review and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for approval as required by State Law. PASSED AND ADOPTID BY THE CITY ODUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY TAIS U� O� , 1981. ATTF.S't: WILLIAM J. NEE - T9AYOR SIDNEY C. INMAN — CITY CLERK � 0 MEMORANDUM GiTY OP FFi1DLEY � 6031 UIVIVER5ITY AVE. N�. FiiIOLEY. MN. 65438 (61� 67'1-:�45� : .� � _ � � MEMO T0: FRONf : OFFICE OF TME G1TY MANAGEF� NAS1M M. �U�iESM1 December 4, 1981 THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: ADJUSTMENT OF CITY'S ALLOWANCE FOR EMPLOYEE'S MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT There seems to be a concern among the employees that the City's present reimbursement policy of 25� per mile does not fairly compensate for the use of their vehicles. Obviously, the cost of maintaining and operating a vehicle has been accelerating at a fast pace. Based upon some of the data we have collected, I feel it would be appropriate for the City to adjust their reimbursement to 28� a mile (to take effect January 1, 1982). Shis would mean that the City has adjusted this rate in a one year period to an increse of 12�. The car allowance reimbursement is planned to be raised 10�. NMQ/ms z � J RESOLUTION N0. 1981 A RESOLUTION ADJUSTING THE CITY OF FRIDLEY MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT : • a� . - WHEREAS, the City of Fridley reimburses a City employee for the use by an employee of hisiher own automobile in the performance of official duties; and WHEREAS, the City is now reimbursing at a rate of 25� per mile; and WHEREAS, the cost of operating an automobile has increased due to the rise of gasoline prices and inf7ation; and WHEREAS, the City Council may prescribe mileage reimbursement in accordance with Minnesota Statutes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fridley that the City allowance for employee mileage reimbursement is determined to be 28¢ per mile. PASSED AND ADOP7ED SY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 0� FRIDLEY 7HIS DAY OF , 1981. • ATTEST: CITY CLERK - SIDNEY C. IN��1AN 0 MAYOR - WILLIAM J. NEE 9 �', _: �: . . -�r`..r': j�±":?" _ - ��. ':.� �-! �,': .. J +�. »ti_ �� ��-.. �' -. .P�iPi i . 'u�+%r�`l'.�..�ly��di �Q--.=�a��• r ��� _ 1 � -';- r � , '�e3� ' :� .,,'-_ ; �v _� `;:... ; �.�► r ir A � -. �t �uG�1tlCliti CITY O� �F�IDL��Y d131 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY. MINNESOTA 55,32 TELEPHONE ( 612)571-3450 � The Fri�dley City Council has received a recommendation from the Park, Recreation and Natural Resources Casunission to call for a referendum on the question of a Community Recreation Center. The Park and Recreation Canunission appointed a citizen advisory con�nittee to review and assess the needs for such a facility in our community. This citizen committee concluded that there is a need for such a center within the City. The propoposed Caiununity Recreation Center would include three gymnasiums, an inc7oor 25 meter swimming poolr men ana W���'s locker roans, racquet and handball courts, an auditori�un, a Senior lounge, and many other recreational and conanunity oriented facilities. It is proposec3 that such a facility be built next to the Columbia Arena on University Avenue. The proposed Catununity Recreation Center would provic3e significant ar3ditional opp�rtunity for Fridley residents to partake in various recreational activities and a general oommunity meeting area. While we all believe that such a facility would be a great asset to the City of Fridley, we also recognize that such a facility is not free. Therefore, we are asking you to study the information forcoming so that ori Tuesday, February 16, 1982, you can cast your informed vote on this very important referendum to determine whether the City of Fridley should issue general obligation bonds to pay for the construction of the Corimunity Recreation Center. Financing for the Canmunity Recreation Center would be by General Obligation Bonds which quarantee that all residents both now and in the future share in the construction costs. Whether these plans become reality ciepends on you and your vote. We urge you to review the information and then to go to the p�lls and participate in determining�the direction of Fridley's future on February 16, 1982. FRIDLEY CITY O�UNCIL William J: Nee - Mayor Robert Barnette Cheryl Moses - Martin Der�nis Schneider Edward Fitzpatrick PARKS AND RDCRYATION QOP]�9ISSION David Kondrick = Chairperson ___________, Barbara Hughes Jan Seeger Daniel A11en Dick Young 10 � FAR CONCURRENCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL - CL�I�S � CLP,I��1 "lI�P�BEP.S 327533 - 337W11 11 0� FOR CONCURRENCE BY THE CITY COUNClL - LIC��SES December 7, 1981 _ Tvpe of Li_cense: B�+�. Approved Sy: Junk Yard Dick's; Auto Parts � t4ichael Tikkanen Darrel Clark � 7360 �entral Ave.N.E. Building Inspector • Fridlc+y, F1n. 55432 James P.Hill �� f P bl' Safet Central Auto Parts 1201 - 732 Ave. N.E. Fridley, Mn. 55432 3 Vendinq Machines No.l Health Club 6530 E. River Rd. Fridley, P1n. 55432 Fees: �25A.00 � Director o u �c y John Buzick Darrel Clark . �250.00 Building Inspector James P. Hill Director of Public Safety Coca Cola Steven J. Olson Hea�lth Inspector $25.00 � O �A � F.OR CONCURRENCE BY THE CITY C4UNClL - LICENSES DECFAiBER 7. 1981 AAARCRIED BY GII�IERAL C`ONTRACTOR Ackron, Inc. •6613 Portland Averiue South Mir}neapolis, 1�1 55423 By: Michele Darveaux Earl A. Otterness Construction Co. 959�44� Avenue N.E. Minneapolis, NIId 55421 By: Earl A. Otterness HEATING � Hoov-Aire, Inc. 6840 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Brooklyn Center, NII�1 55430 Ryan Air Conditioning, Inc. 9240 Grand Avenue South . Minneapolis, �l�T 55420 By: Ronald Kocher By: Thomas J. Ryan Riccar Heatinq & Air Cond. Corp. 11425 Goldenrod Street N.W. Coon Rapids, NII�1 55433 By: Jeff Arent Loop Belden Porter, Inc. 315 Royalston Avenue North- Minneapolis, MN 55405 GAS SERVICES Hoov-Aire, Inc. 6840 Shingle Creek Pkwy. Minneapolis, MN 55430 0 By: Douglas Hayes By: Ronald Kocher LIARRII� CLARK Chief Bldg. Ofc. DARREL CLARK Chief Bldg. Ofc. WILLIAM SANDIN plbg.-Htg. Insp. WILLIAM SANDIN Plbg.-Htg. Insp. WILLIAAI SANDIN Plbg.-Htg. Insp. WILLIAM SAtdDIIJ Plbg.-Htg. Insp. WILLIIIM SAI3DII3 Plbg.-Htg. Insp. FAR CONCURRENCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL - ESTI��,TES : Herrick.'& PJewrran, P.A. E'L79 L'niversity Avenue W.E. Fri al ey, ��ti nnesota 55432 For lega'f services rendered as City Attorney for the month of November, 1981 $2,E�1.25 � i flerrick & Nekman, P.A. E279 University Avenue PJ.E. Fridley, �"innesota �5432 WWH Properties - Industrial Revenue Bonds �1,750.00 . z 13 5 VIROII C. M'ERRICK DAVID P.�'1EWMAN HERRICK 6� NEWMAN, P.A. ATTORNE�'S AT lAW December 3, 1981 City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue Northeast Fridley, Minnesota 55432 November Retainer: Hours in Excess of 30 at $45.00 per hour: EXPENSES ADVANCED: District Court (2 Certified Copies of Order & Petition re Nelson): Refund from District Court re Nelson: Probate County Court (Uncertified Copy of Order re U-Haul): Mileage: Process Service re Olzeski: Process Service of Reeves (Re Olzeski): 153 xerox copies: BALANCE DUE: 0 627G UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. FRIDLEY� MINNESOTA 55432 57�-3660 $1650.00 1001.25 10.00 - 5.00 3.50 4.32 10.00 33.00 22.95 $2651.25 13 P, � �,�1 :' • : . .��� VIR61L C. M[11111CK DAVID ►. NEWMAN.. VCH �,,,�►oR k S w � l�i, � $5, HERRIGK & NEWMAN. P.A. A7TORTIEYi AT LAW •27Y UNIVERfITY AVEN�IE !I.[. FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA SS432 pi.s�so November 25, 1981 itvvotcE N:' 13 � '736 � City of Fridley ' � j 6431 University Avenue Northeast � FridZey, Minnesota 55432 � � � � � � PLEASE RETURN UPPER PORTION WITH PAYMENT �.�������������_�����_�������������������������_���������������������������_�__��___��__�_������ �' 81/11/25 RE: WWH PROPERTIES - INDUSTRIAL � 81/11/25 REVENUE BONDS � 81/11/25 ; 81/11/25 Review of Drafts of Note ; 81/11/25 Resolution Loan Agreement, ; 81/11/25 Mortgage, Security Agreement, ; 81/11/25 and Fixture Financing Statement, ; 8I/11/25 Construction Loan Agreement, � 81/il/25 County Auditor's Certificate, ; 81/11/25 Certification of the City of ; 81/11/25 Fridley, Certification of the ; 81/11/25 Borrower, Certificate as to � 81/11/25 Capital Expenditures, ; 81/11/25 Certificate of Lender Opinion ; 81/il/25 of Borrower's Counsel, Bond ; 81/il/25 Counsel, and City Attorney; ; 81/il/25 Review of Preliminary Resolution ; 81/11/25 and Application; Attendance at � � . ; ; 81/11/25 Council Meeting for 81/11/25 Consideration of Preliminary- 81/il/25 and �inal Resolution 1750.00 T 81/11/25 INVOICE N0. 736 4�-��- �ss -�y