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08/17/1981 - 00013138� � �1 ��_ THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF AUGUST 17, 1981 The Regular Meeting of the Fr�dley C�ty Council was called to order at 7:30 p. m. 6y Mayor Nee. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Nee led the Counc�l and audience rn the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT. Councilman Barnette, Counc�lman Schneider, Mayor Nee, and Councilman Fitzpatrick MEMBERS RBSENT: Councilwoman Moses APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 3, 1981: MOTION by Councilman Barnette to approve the m�nutes as presented. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. ADOPTION OF AGENGA: MOTION by Counc�lman Schneider to adopt the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Councilman F�tzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carr�ed unanimously. OPEN FORLM, UISITORS: There was no response from the audience under this item of business. PUBLIC HEARING: PUBLIC HEARING ON 1982 CITY BUDGET INCLUDING AMOUNTS TO BE BUDGETED FOR REVENUE SHARING PURPOSES• MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the read�ng of the public hear�ng 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 pu61�c hearing opened at 7:34 p. m. Mr. Quresh�, City Nlanager, stated the proposed budget is a balanced budget with revenues estimated at $6,786,694 and appropriations in the same amount divided in the areas of General Government, Public Safety, Public Works, Recreatton, and Other Funds. He stated the increase in the General Fund �s 8.9q. Mr. Qureshi stated there is an allocatton shown in the budget for Revenue Sharing Funds tn the amount of $255,000. He stated, of this $255,000, $131,510 �s allocated for Personnel Services. $103,690 for Other Expenses, and �19,800 for Capital Outlay, and �ncludes the areas of Leg�slative, City Management, Police, Fire, and Parks and Recreat�on. Mr. Quresh� stated one program not provided m the 6udget �s the Shade Tree Disease Program. He stated the City ts no longer receiving State Grants and the City's role now would be to prov�de service for �dentif�cat�on only of a disease tree, as there are no grants available to help the homeowners. Mayor Nee asked if the taxes on the average home will decrease in the coming year. Mr. Quresh� stated the total tncrease proposed in the area generated by property taxes is 4 to 6% and recognizing the total value of all propert�es in the City is tncreasing 11 to 12%, if you take the factor of �nflation, the 1��� _ REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 7981 Page 2 tax �ncrease will be almost one-half of the mcreased value of properttes. He stated this increase �n valuation �s for new construction and reevaluatton of properties. Councilman Schneider quest�oned the breakdown on how much increase is for new development vs. the reevaluation increase. Mr. Qureshi stated the County does not have all the data and information and a lot of figures g�ven are estimates. He stated last year it was about half and half and felt �t would be a6out the same thts year, but doesn't have any definite figures. Mr. Tony Lorbeski, 6101 Sunrise Drive, and President of the Friendly Fridley Folks, appeared before the Council and asked if any of the Revenue Sharing Funds was designated for senior c�t�zens. Mr. Qureshi stated the funds are allocated as the Counctl sees fit and pointed out there was no requirement that this funding should 6e allocated to a spec�fic function or group. Mr. Lorbeski stated the sentor citizens are interested in a drop-in center and that is hts aim here this evening. Mr. Lorbeski stated the se m or cittzens program in St. Louis Park prov�des many activ�t�es for the sentors such as woodworking, oil painting, hand�crafts, br�dge, growth programs and legal aids. He stated the program �s sponsored by Community Educat�on, the Ctty Council, and the School Board. He stated they have s�x people on the staff, and he has 6een out to thetr drop-in center and they have a terrtf�c program. Mr. Lorbeski stated Fridley only has cards one day a week for the seniors and a trip once in a while sponsored by the seniors themselves. Mr. Lorbeski stated the Se m ors of Fridley were pioneers and by taxing themselves to the h�lt established the necessary ctty services to attract growth. He stated the present generation ts reaping the fruits of their harvest and the sen�or citizens are asktng for $65,D00 to be set aside for a drop-in center. He felt this could be sponsored by Fridley, along with the school board. Mr. Lorbesk� stated this �s the last time he, as President of the Friendly Fridley Folks, will approach the Council and the school board on th�s sub�ect of a sentor drop-tn center. He felt they have expressed their needs in a very thorough fashion. Councilman Barnette asked Mr. Lorbeski what he has heard from the School Board regarding a room in the Community Educatton building. Mr, Lorbeski stated he wou7d be meeting with the School Board tommorrow, however, he has talked with Super�ntendent Hansen about the possibiltty of using the old Hayes School, but wouldn't know anyth�ng definite until after the meeting. Mayor Nee questioned about how they would use $65,D00. Mr Lorbeski stated they don't have a place yet, but felt if they were given this amount, �t could be set aside so they would at least have some funds available to find a pl ace. Councilman Schneider asked if they would attempt to rent some space. Mr. Lorbeski stated he didn't know �f any space would 6e available or not, however, if the School Board has any place available at all, he felt the Council and School Board should get together for a solution. Mr. Lorbesk� stated the $65,000 would 6e strictly for a building or site. Mayor Nee asked how staff would be provided. Mr. Lorbeski stated the staff rn St. Louis Park is providetl by the Council, School Board and Community Education. , , ' � � ,� REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 1981 Page 3 Mr. Lorbeski stated if they could get space at Parkview School, they would want to open up two rooms to provide a larger area. He stated he would like the Council to consider their request and they are open for any sugyest�ons. Councilman Barnette stated he felt a community center building, with space for the senior citizens, would be the best solution. Mr. Lorbeski stated if such a facility ts constructed, they were told �t would be a multi-purpose 6uilding. He stated the seniors want a bu�lding of their own so it wc�uld be availabe when they want to schedule their events. He stated they would prefer not to be cons�dered at all for space in the multi-purpose building, if they cannot control �t, and possibly start off small in Parkview School. Councilman Schneider asked in the worst of all situations, if the seniors would prefer to have their status-quo or to share a build�ng allowing a certain amount spec�fted for seniors. Nlr. Lorbeski stated his dec�ston would be to remain as they are now until they can get their own building. Mr. Lorbeski also stated they didn't want to separate congregate din�ng from the�r program and would mention this to the School Board. Mayor Nee stated the budget wouldn't 6e adopted for sometime and, if the School Board would contri6ute space, perhaps the Council could assist them w�th some funding. Councilman Schnetder asked if it would help, with the School Board, if the sen�ors had some reassurances from the City for possible manpower for the remodeling. hir. Lorbeski felt thts would help a great deal when they appear before the School Board. Councilman F�tzpatrick asked tf there were rooms avatlable at Parkview School in the area where the sen�ors have their congregate tlining. Mr. Lor6eski stated there are rooms available, but didn't know what plans the community schools had for the space. Nlr. Lorbeski stated he felt if they had to occupy the same end of the school as the Creative Play Center, they would 6e in conflict. Councilman Fitzpatr�ck stated he understands what Mr. Lorbeski �s say�ng about a drop-in center and by its nature, tt is not eas�ly shared. He stated usually the programs Mr. Lorbeski has pornted out, which are betng done �n other communities, have been initiated through the Community Schools. He pointed out there is a Commun�ty Educat�on Board, which is semi-independent, which can initiate prayrams mentioned by Mr. Lor6eskt. Mr. Lorbeski stated he talked to the Director of the Communtty Education Program and their conversation deteriorated to a shouting match on the Director's part. He stated th�s apparently came about when he mentioned that the Sem ors in Fr�dley were getting the run-around and he took it as a personal insult. He stated his impression was also that Community Educat�on may close, unless they can obtatn more funding. Mr. Lorbeski felt if the Council were to talk to the School Board and let them know they are going to do something, as far as the financ�ng, the School Board may come across wtth some space. Mayor Nee suggested the administration review this questton and come back to the Council on what the choices may be in regard to provid�ng some assistance. Councilman Barnette felt possibly some funds could be reallocated under � Revenue Shar�ng Funds and pointed out the large amount budgeted m the "Naturalist" area. He felt it might be poss�ble to use some of these funds , for the Senior citizens. Counctlman Schneider felt they would have to see what the possib�l�ties would be, but would support them by contri6uting to make the space they may receive usa6le. %',��� REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 1981 Page 4 Mr. Lorbeski stated he �s pushing for someth�ng for the seniors today, 6ut it will be for the younger people in the future. Mr. Lorbeski stated they have asked the staff to give them the amount spent on senior citizens and he stated Dr. Boudreau will have these figures for them tomorrow. Mr. M�ke Larson, 6390 Starlight Blvd., questioned the relative mcrease in the budget. He stated he noted a 19i increase in Central Serves and an 11Y increase in General and F�nanc�al Management, and these increases are far ' higher than any other categories and one even exceeds Police and Civil Defense. Mr. Qureshi, City Manayer, stated the increase for Central Services is for repa�ring the roof of the C�ty Hall and over $20,000 was provided. Mr. Qureshi stated in the area of General and Financial Nlanagement, election costs will double next year, which is an $11,000 increase, ,7ust in this area. He further explained another increase was for computertzed equ�pment to provide tax tnformation. He stated the County ts purchastng a soft package which will computerize the assessing process and the City ts going to purchase compltmentary equipment to tie into the County's equipment. Mr. qureshi further stated another reason for the increase in this area, covers a new contract with the City Attorney and Prosecuttng Attorney, who had been working under the same contract for the last four years, and reflects a 20% �ncrease. Mr. Larson stated, with no explanation, it looked like the City was getting out of hand on the admim strat�ve costs. He also asked tf Revenue Snaring Funds, �n general, can 6e alloted at the dtscretion of the Council. Mr. Qureshi stated Revenue Sharing Funds can be used in any area the Council feels �s necessary. He stated they are encouraged, however, to use the funds �n areas City eovernment couldn't normally provide and to fund some programs ' for soc�al serv�ces or recreational services. Mr. Larson stated, on a positive note, he was quite tmpressed with the small tncrease in the Public Works budget. He asked if the C�ty has substantial funds in the s�nking funds and if the interest earned on these funds is included �n the budget presented thts evening. Mr. Qureshi stated if the C�ty sells any bontls, the law requires that any money in that fund and the rnterest earned has to stay in the fund until ,tMe bonds are retired, and then if there is any money left, it can be placed tn another fund. Mayor Nee stated there have 6een very few that have been ltquidated and those that have go into a fund that is a cap�tal improvement revolving fund which is used for short-term capital �mprovement, rather than the City going out and borrow�ng. He stated the money ts paid back out of the General Fund budget. Mr. Larson brought up the question if they would use funds from the capital improvement revolv�ng fund for a community center building, or if it would go to a referendum. Mayor Nee stated he had suggested they could use this method, but Council members d�dn't agree and he also had second thoughts himself. He stated they , feel the reserve �n the sinking funds will be needed for other purposes. Nlayor Nee stated he felt a commum ty center butld�ng wouldn't be constructed without a posit�ve referendum and would 6e a straightforward sell�ng of bonds. Mr. Larson felt �t was not the question of legaltty, but of ethics and whether it was a pro,7ect approved by the citizens. He further stated he would like to see the low indebtedness of Frtdley continue. 1,., , REGULAR MEETING OF Al1GU5T 17, 1981 Page 5 Mr. �ohn Wright, 563 Ely Street, quest�oned the purchase of squad cars. He felt those with 50,000 miles could be used in other departments to el�mtnate the car allowances and it would be more econom�cal. Mr. Quresht stated this used to be the practice in the City, however, the previous Ctty Manager made a study and it was found �t was more cost effect�ve to sell the cars and pay a car allowance because matntenance costs are higher than what is patd for mileage. � Mayor Nee further pointed out the tnsurance becomes a factor and privately owned cars are not covered by the City's tnsurance. No other persons in the audience spoke regarding the proposed 1982 budget. MOTIDN by Councilman Schneider to close the publ�c heartng. Seconded 6y Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a votce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the publ�c hear�ng closed at 8•45 p .m. NEW BUSINESS: �CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ON VACATION #81-02, PETITION N0. 3-1981, TO VACATE NLLEY EASEMENT, EAS I7T1(FR [7ll�fl RFTLIFFN (,1_l /9 anm F9AIfl LIDV• MOTION 6y Counctlman Fttzpatr�ck to waive the read�ng and approve the ordinance upon first reading, sub�ect to retaining the utility and dra�nage easements. Further, to wa�ve the filing fee since there was 100% agreement by the property owners. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unantmously. t, �q :CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BU�GET FOR THE F ISCAL YEAR 1982: � Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the Charter requ�res two readings of the ordinance and the budget has to be sent to the County the first week of October. Mr. Qureshi stated he proposes a first read�ng of the ordinance this evening, and the second read�ng would be on September 28. He stated if there are any revtsions necessary, they can be made at the time of the second reading. MOTION 6y Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and approve the ord�nance upon ftrst reading. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. p ,a� CONSIDERATION OF CHANGES TO STORM WATER DRAINAGE PLAN, UNIUERSITY IN�USTRIAL �.-'- D11R1( PI ❑T• Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated there was a proposal by the developer that all the water be retained on each tndiv�dual parcel within the Universty Industrial Park Plat. Mr. Flora stated, however, since construction has begun, a substantial amount of ground water in the area has required the or�ginal drainage plan to 6e modtfied. He stated Mr. Harris has provtded Lots 5 and 6, Block 4, to Mr. Paschke to develop for storm water detention for the entire plat. He stated this change accomplishes the City's original position for a retent�on pond for storm water control with�n the University Industrial Park Plat. He ' stated staff w�ll continue to work with Mr. Paschke to review the ent�re design and specifications for that parcel, as tt appears workable, and to solve the problem of storm water in this plat. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated staff feels th�s plan for a retention pond is a superior plan for better control and will be better than the plan originally submitted by the developer. �d �'p iY � _' � `J REGULAR hIEETING OF AUUUST 17, 1981 Page 6 MOTION by Counc�lman F�tzpatrick to accept the amended drainage plan for the University Industrial Park Plat, as recommended by staff, and as outltned in Mr. Dave Harris' letter of August 4, 7981 to the City Council. Seconded by Councilman Schne�der. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. RESOLUTION N0. 99-1981 SETTING THE CITY PRIMARY ELECTION FOR THE 15TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1981: MOTION by Councilman Barnette to adopt Resolution No. 99-1981. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unantmously. �` RESOLUTION N0. 87-1981 DESIGNATIN � �iimrc rnn Tur crn-rrNiarn i� �noi TING NIOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolut�on No. 87-1981. Seconded by Counc�lman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ��� RESC�UTION N0. 88-1981 ORDERIN6 IMPROVEMENT, APPROVAL Of FINAL PLANS AND � nnnrnr�ir nnvrnTrcrnnrniT rnn omc rnn i.m-rrn nnin cnniTTnnv cri.irn nnm cTnnnn c <� ��, s'�) � I`J, - i �I � _ �_ Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated there was some concern by the property owner north of this plat to pay the cost of the improvements. Mr. Qureshi stated he met with Mr. Brickner, the developer, and he is agreeable to paying the total cost of the iniprovements and will provide another outlot m the plat, Outlot 6. He stated if the property to the north ts developed, the owner of this property would have to deal directly with Mr. Brickner and the C�ty would not be involved. Mr. Qureshi stated �t seemed the C�ty's position at the last meeting was they were more than fair with the property owner to the north, Mr. Skinner, however he did not w�sh to 6e assessed for any tmprovements. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 88-1981. Seconded by Counctlman 6arnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carr�ed unantmously. RESOLUTION N0. 89-1981 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PRDJCT 5T. 1979-5: MOTION by Councilman Barnette to adopt Resolution No. 89-1981. Seconded by Counctlman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 90-1981 DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FUR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1979-5: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 90-1981. Seconded 6y Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously. RESOLUTIUN N0. 91-1981 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PRO�CT ST. 975-4: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 91-1981. Seconded 6y Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Niayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 92-1981 DIRECTING PUELICNTION OF HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 975-4: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolutton No. 92-1987. Seconded 6y Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unan�mously. �J 1 , � `F� ;> °�� � r _ i _ �_ 11 � � �� , — a� �� Lr �_ � � REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 1981 Page 7 RE50LUTION N0. 93-1981 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJCT ST. 1976-3: MOTION 6y Counctlman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 93-1981. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 94-1981 �IRECTING PUBLICATION OF HEARING ON PRGPOSED RSSESSMENT FOR STREET INiPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1976-3: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolutton No. 94-1981. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. RESCLUTION N0. 95-1981 �IRECTING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR 1981 MOTION by Councilman Barnette to adopt Resolutton No. 95-1981. Seconded by Councilman Schne�der. Upon a voice vote, all vot�nq aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION ND. 96-1981 DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF HEAkING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE 981 SERVICE CONNECTIONS. MOTION by Councilman Fttzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 96-1981. Seconded by Counc�lman Schneider. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee cleclared the mot�on carr�ed unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 97-1981 DIRECTING PREPARATION OF FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR TREATMENT AND REMOUNL OF TREES 1981 a �OTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolutton No. 97-1981. Seconded 6y Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 98-1981 DIRECTING PUBLICATIDN OF HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE TREATN'�ENT AND REMOVAL OF TREES 1981). MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 98-1981. Seconded 6y Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, �ayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT - CITY EMPLOYEE PROMOTION: Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated Offtcer Friis was promoted to Corporal in the Police Department to replace James Bankston who accepted a �ob at the National Guard. MOTION by Councilman Barnetted to concur wtth the appointment of the City Manager to appoint Robert Friis as Corporal in the Police Departnient, effective August 5, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously. ESTIMATES: MOTION 6y Counc�lman Schneider to approve the estimates as submitted. Herrick and Newman, P.A. 6279 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 For legal servtces rendered as City Attorney for the month of �uly, 1981 $2,234.00 � ` �h �, � i �i ,� , - REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 1981 Smtth, Juster, Fiekema, Malman & Hakv�tz 1250 Builders Exchange Building Minneapolts, M�nnesota 55402 For legal services renaered as Prosecutor for the month of July, 1G81 TKDA 2500 American Nat'l. Bank Bldg. St. Paul, MN 55101 Engineer�ng Services - Inf�ltrat�on/Inflow Analysis for June 1981 Eugene R. Hickok & 545 Indian Mound Wayzata, MN 55391 Associates, Inc. Profess�onal Services - Moore Lake Resoration Pro,7ect - July, 1981 Pavemasters, Inc, 14250 Sunfish Lake Blvd. Anoka, MN 55303 FINAL Estimate - Un�versity Avenue Bikeway/Walkway Pro�ect �.�• . $3,731.25 $3,900.57 $8,410.28 $1,866.00 Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously. CLA IMS: MOTION by Counci7man Fitzpatrick to authorize payment of Claims No. 2254G0 through 226L20. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. LICENSES. MOTION by Councilman Barnette to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman 5chneider. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADJO URME NT: MOTION by Councilman Barnette to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carr�ed unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of August 17, 1981 ad�ourned at 9:05 p. m, Respectfully Submittetl, �� � � ���� �wu' �^ �,�,�-. ' d � � � Carole Haddad William . Nee Secy. to the City Counc�l Mayor Approved: September 14, 1982 � , '