Loading...
02/28/1983 - 00012653Y1x� R I'_) THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF FEBRUARY 28. 1984 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7�30 p. m. by Mayor Pro Tem Barnette. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Barnette led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. R�LL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT: PROCLAMATION: Mayor Pro Tem Barnette, Couneilman Schneider, Councilman Hamernik, and Councilman Fitzpatrick Mayor Nee Mayor Pro Tem Barnette stated a proelamation has been issued by Mayor Nee proclaiming the month of March, 1983 as Foster Care Month. Mr. Farl Ner6erg antroduced Mrs. Ardis Lindberg, who has been a foster parent for 16 years in Anoka County, and Mayor Pro Tem Barnette presented her wath the proclamation. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION: THOMAS KELLY. RETIRING FIREFIGHTER: A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to retiring Firefighter, Thomas Kelly, for his service to the City as a volunteer of the Fire Department for the past 27 years. Mayar Pro Tem Barnette stated during Mr. Kelly's service with the Department, he served as a Lieutenant and Captain, as well as Secretary on the Relief Association Board. Mayor Pro Tem Barnette and Council members extended their thanks and appreciation to him for his services to the C1ty. APPftOVAL OF MINUTES: COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7. 1983: MOTION by Couneilman Sehneider to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Couneilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried unanimously. I � � � COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28. 1983 ADOPTION OF AGENDA: PAGE 2 Councilman Hamernik requested the following items be added to the agenda: (1) Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Posting of Parking Restrictions on 5th Street (MSAS 3�+0) Between 63rd Avenue and Mississippi Street and (2) Consideration of a Resolution in Opposition to Closing of the Metro Department of Natural Resources Office. MoTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda with the above � amendments. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Sarnette declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM. VISITORS: There was no response from the audience under this item of business. QLD BUSINESS: CONSIDERATION OF 198� DISEASED TREE PROGRAM (TABLED 2/7/84): Dr. Soudreau, Direetor of Parks and Recreation, stated the Council has the material requested when this item was tabled and a memo from the Naturalist Siah St. C1air, regarding his opinion of the shade tree disease control program. Dr. Boudreau stated most cities surrounding Frialey have a greatly reduced program from that which they were operating when the State had a full scale program. He stated these cities provide no financial relief for trees removed on private property, however, some do provide 50% of the cost for the removal of boulevard trees. Dr. Boudreau stated the opinion of most of the persons he had rontacted � was they were fighting a losing battle and with budget cuts being made, they would rather spend the funds for replanting trees instead of removing the diseased trees. Dr. Boudreau stated Mr. St. Clair's memo addresses both the problems of oak wilt and dutch elm disease and he has seen very extensive programs to eliminate these diseases, whieh didn't help, therefore, he would stress a replanting program. Dr. Poudreau stated a similar reeommendation was made by the Parks and Recreation Commission and concurred with by the Planning Commission. Councilman Schneider asked Dr. Boudreau what would be an aggressive shade tree program as listed in the 1983 Shade Tree Program Survey. Dr. Boudreau stated Columbia Heights, New Brighton, and Moundsview were the only cities trying to attack this problem on an aggressive basis which would involve checking all trees, woodpiles, and mandate the trees be removed. He stated these cities have no reimbursement for removal of r` �I L� ��i ti� ��+� COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28. 1984 PAGE � trees on private property, but pay 5D% of the cosi for removal of boulevard trees. Dr. Boudreau stated Columbia He�ghts has indieated a percentage of their aggressive program would be adjusted, if budget cuts were necessary. Dr. Boudreau stated Blaine has a modified pro�ram where they will inspect trees and piek up waste frotress that are removed, if it is left on the curb. He stated they would be encouraging homeowners to remove diseased trees at their own expense. Dr. Boudreau stated Roseville also has a modified program where they wi11 inspect trees one day a week and encourage the homeowner to remove diseased trees, and Brooklyn Park would do an inspection, if a complaint is received, but has no funds for the program. Councilman Schneider stated during the budget hearings, the diseased tree program received quite a high priority and now it is being said they were throwing money °down the tubes" for six years. Dr. Boudreau stated the State mandated the cities must participate in the diseased tree program, however, many persons felt they were throwing money down the drain, as it has been seen it didn't help in other states, Dr. Boudreau stated 6ecause it was mandated by the State, everyone wanted to do their share to prevent the terminal illness that was there. He stated with the State dropping the program, there is no help and with a half-hearted attempt of attacking the problem, he thought they would be throwing money away if they continue the program. MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to concur with the reeommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission to discontinue the City's participation in the dzseased tree program, but to continue to provide a Tree Inspector who would be on-call for inspections and to encoura�e voluntary participation in the removal of diseased trees and replanting of disease resistant trees. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 205 AND REPEALING OLD CHAPTER 205. ENTITLED ZONING (FIRST READIN 12/6/821 (TABLED 2/7/83• P4r. �ureshi, City Manager, stated some developers have concerns about this crdinance and a meeting has been scheduled for this week in hopes of resolving some of the issues. Mr. Qureshi stated he would recommend tabling this item to the next meeting. Mr. Dave Harris asked if thls item couidn't be tabled to the last Couneil meeting in March, rather than the March 14 meeting, � � I j u COUNCIL MEETING DF FEBRUARY 28. 198� PAGE 4 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table this item to March 2�, 1983• Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all �oting aye, Mayar Pro Tem declared the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS• CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 601 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED "MUNICIPAL OPERATION OF LIOUOR" BY ADDING SECTION � �AND CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6D2 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED "BEER LICENSING" SY ADDING SECTIONS 602.1� AND 602.15: AND AMENDING SECTIONS 602.01. 6D2.08. 602.09 AND 602.11: AND CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 603 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED "INTO%ICATING LIOUOR" BY AMENDING SECTIONS 603.09. 603.11. 60�.14, 60�.16. 60�.18 AND 603.22: AND CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 605 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED "INTOXICATING LIOUORS - CLUBS" BY ADDING SECTION 6D5.14 AND AMENDING SECTIONS 605.04. 605.0$. 605.12 AND 605.16: AND CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ANIENDING CHAPTER 606 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED "INTORICATING LIOUORS - CONGRESSIONALLY CHARTERED VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS" BY ADDING SECTION 606.07 AND AMENDING SECTIONS 606.06. 606.09 AND bo6.12: AND CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE A[�ENDING CHAPTER 607 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED "ENTERTAINMENT" BY AD➢ING SECTION 6D7.D5: Mr. Inman, City Clerk, stated the above six ordinances all, basically, involve the same item which is the dram shop provision. He stated in 1982, the State amended the liquor laws to require all esta6lishments � selling intoxicating liquor to establish a dram shop and they also passed a minimum amount of dram shop insurance. Mr. Inman stated the a6ove six ordinances ehange the City's liquor ordinance to come into compliance with State law. He also noted there is a change in age so that a person under 14 Years cannot hold a license. Mr. Inman stated certified letters were sent to all non-intoxicatin� and intoxicating liquor establishments in the City and he has received no adverse response. He stated most of the intoxicating liquor establishments have the insurance that was recommended and they wi11 be working on the non-intoxicating establishments to meet this requiremer.t. He stated the City would be notified by the insurance comFany if any elain is made against an individual establishment and they will also notify the City if they cancel the issurance. MOTION by Couneilman Hamernik to waive the first reading and approve, upon first reading, the ordinanees amending Chapters 601, 602, 603, 6D5, 606, and 607 of the City Code. Seconded by Couneilman Fitzpatrick. IIpon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. LJ �� �; .� �, COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28. 198� RECEIVING PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF FE$RUARY 9. 798�: PAGE 5 ITEMS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES CO[�II�]ISSION/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JOINT MEETING OF JANUARY 27. 1983: RECOMMENDED THAT $10.000 OF 1982 CDBG FUNDS (�111,322) SE ALLOCATED TO ALEXANDRA HOUSE: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to concur with the recommendation of the � Commission to allocate $10,D00 of 1982 CDBG Funds to Alexandra House. Seconded by Couneilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried unanimously. RECOMMENDED THAT $�0,000 OF CDBG FUNDS BE ALLOCATED TO PROJECT 1- ACOUISITION/RELOCATION CENTER CITY PROJECT AND $71.�22 BE ALLOCATED TO PROJECT 2- REHABILITATION-HANDICAP RETROFIT WEATHERIZATION: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to allocate $30,000 of CDSG Funds to Pro�ect 1, Aequisition/Relocation Center City Projeet and to allocate $71,3z2 to Pro�ect 2, Rehabilitation/Handicap Retrofit Weatherization. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a aoice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem deelared the motion carried unanimously. RECOPM7END PROJECTS FOR 198� CDBG FUNDS (NOT PRIORITIZED): Mr. Boardman, City Planner, stated the list of pro,7ects submitted for CDBG Funds for 1983 is the staff's list and this list was submitted to the Human Resourees Commission and Community Development Commission for their input and diseussion. He stated the Commissions were given the opportunity to bring in their own items, however, very few additional items were submitted. Councilman Fitzpatrick questioned the low interest loans for commercial � rehabilitiation/redevelopment areas, and to whom the loans would be repaid. Mr. Aoardman stated the loans would be repaid to the City with the return income going into the block grant program. Couneilman Fitzpatrick asked for what period of time the loan would be given, and Mr. Boardman stated it depends on how long the Council wants to gave the loan. Mr. Boardman stated that the Community Development Block Grant Program wouldn't be around forever and a lot of communities are looking ahead to loan programs to build up a solid base of funds to revolve in the community for some time. Councilman Fitzpatriek also questioned the low interest loans for barrier removal. � COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28. 198� PAGE Mr. Boardman stated these would be for priaritized groups and would suggest that ehurehes be considered first as many times they don't have the funds available to aecomplish some of the things that r.eed to be done. Councilman Schneider stated he has a problem with some of the items as he probably would have picked different ones. He also questioned the Senior Housing Rollover Study. Mr. Boardman stated there has been diseussion about getting a private developer to build condominium units and to take ' equity in single family residences so this would be a program directed toward the "empty nesters" population. Mr. Boardman stated the Community Development Commission decided not to have a public hearing regarding the expenditure of these CDBG funds because last year they didn't receive any response. Mr. �lureshi, City Manager, stated if funds are approved by the County, he would suggest they do some prioritizing. Mr. Poardman stated if he receives some direction from the Council on these projects, he will have to write programs for all the activities and these would come 6ack to the Council. He stated once the pro�ects are approved by the Council and County, the Couneil does have some discretion to move the funds within the pro�ects. He stated the only criteria is that the fund has to be expended within a certain period of time. Councilman Schneider stated he felt the Economie Development Study for Phase III of the Center City Pro�ect should come out of the tax increment revenue of the HRA. Mr, Boardman stated this is a reasonable item to come out of CDBG funds, therefore, it was submitted to the Community ➢evelopment Commission. Couneilman Schneider asked Mr. Soardman if he wasn't wearing the "hat" of � Executive Director of the HRA, if that would be a priority project. Mr. Aoardman stated, as far as he was coneerned, it would be. Councilman Fitzpatrick asked if there are parcels now in Riverview Heights that can be easily aequired or are for sale. Mr. Boardman stated there are not any pareels for sale and one of the reasons they dropped the Land Acquisition in Riverview Heights was because of the LAWCON application. He stated this application was delayed due to cutbacks in State funding and whether the City will receive any funds next year is questionable. Mr. Boardman stated the City's LAF7CON application has been approved wher. funds are allocated, but Federal monies were eliminated completeiy and if the City receives any funding at all, it would be a 50$ match with the State. � .,., �4 COUNCZL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28. 198� PAGE 7 Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated a sizable portion of land south of 79th has already been acquired, however, there are still some homes that are privately owned. He stated the hope was, if the LAWCON funding was made available, the City would match it with CDBG funds and negotiate for these homes. Councilman Hamernik stated he has a problem with 20� of the funds going towards studies, as he really didn't see the benefit, He stated he does favor some of the loan programs and also recycling some of the funds to � have them available for other types of programs. He asked if there was a deadline when the funds had to be loaned. Mr. Poardman stated all funds have to be allocated within one year of the program. He stated, if this isn't the case and if they foresee they aren't going to have these loans, they would have to request they hold over the program or reallocate the funds. He pointed out the County prefers not to hold over these funds. Mr. Boardman stated they started working on these CDBG pro�ects back in December with the Commissions, and this was one of the reasons they met with the Council in January so the items could be discussed. He stated if the Council feels an item is more viable than another, they should let staff know so that time isn't spent making application to the County for something the Council doesn't want. Councilman Fitzpatrick stated a Drainage Study for the North Area is proposed and asked what would be studied. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated in the north tax increment district, the plan is to take some of the water draining into Stonybrook and possibly diverting it into Springbrook Creek. He stated the entire drainage section has to be studied as they do have a problem in this area. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatriek to approve the proposed Community � Development Block Grant Projects as submitted on the January 24, 1983 list and direct the administration to bring back more detailed proposals for presentation to the County. Seconded by Counci2man Hamernik. Couneilman Hamernik stated he felt they have a fair amount of discretion as to wat they can do with the funds. Couneilman Schneider asked if it would be possible, when this comes baek to the Council, to have a brief paragraph of the rationale used to reject the other acceptable pro�ects and to indicate any other items that would have been on the priority list. Councilman Hamernik stated there was discusszon at the last Environmental Quality Commission meeting about looking into curb side waste separation which was a pro�ect listed on the department head pro�eet list. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion earried unanimously. � COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 198� PAG RECONAIEND THAT THE ENERGY COMMISSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY COMMISSION NOT SE COMBINED: Councilman Hamernik stated he was reluctant to reduce the size of the Commission and input from citizens, but to utilize the resources more effectively perhaps through the scheduling of ,7aint meetings of the Cammissons. � MOTION by Councilman Schneider to indicate to the Planning Commission the Council doesn't intend to combine the Energy Commission and Gnvironmental Quality Commission this year. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the �iotion carried ua�animously. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the minutes of the Plannin� Commission Meeting of February 9, 1983• Seconded by Couneilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 13.1983 MOTION by Councilman Sehneider to receive the minutes of the Cable Television Commission of January 13> 1983• Seconded by Coucilman Fitzpatriek. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Teni Sarnette declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Hamermk felt perhaps the representatives should be notified about the bill concerning removal of local �urisdiciton in cable production. RECEIVING CHARTER COPAfISSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 20. 198�: � Couneilman Fitzpatrick stated he has a problem with Page 4 of the minutes regarding the statement that he wouldn't be in favor of 6.02. He stated this is not the case as he could support 6.02, buL- has a problem with c.01. He stated he wouldn't move to char�e the minutes, but wanted to go on record to correct the impression made in the minutes. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the minutes of the Charter Commission Meeting of January 20 , 1983• Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. IJpon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor� Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING POLICE CIVIL SERVICE CONAIISSION MINUTES OF F�BRUARY 7. 1953: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the minutes of the Police Civil Service Commission Meeting of February 7, 1983• Seeonded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. � �Y C , +_�,� ��.7 COUNC3r. MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28. 198� PAGE q CONSIDERATIOPI DF APPOINTING GEORGE M. HANSEN COMPANY TO DO REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM AUDTT: MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to appoint conduct the revenue sharing program audit Sehneider. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting declared the motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS: CO[�A7UNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: George M. Hansen Company to . Seconded by Councilman aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette MOTION by Councilman Schneider to reappoint Carol Fasset to the Community Development Commission. Seconded by Counciman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table the appointment to the vaeancy left by Connie Modig's resignation. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mapor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to reappoint Dick Young and ➢aniel Allen to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. APPEALS COMMISION: MOTION by Councilman Sehneider to reappoint James Plemel to the Appeals Commission. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, t9ayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. HUMAN RESOURCES COMP4ISSION: MOTSON by Councilman Fitzpatrick to table the two appointments to the Human Aesources Commission. Seconded by Councilman Schneider, Upon a voice vote, all votin� aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. CABLE TELEVISION CO[�IISSION: MOTI�N by Councilman Schneider to reappoint Duane Peterson to the Cable Selevision Commission. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, aII voting aye, Mayor Pra Sem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY COMMISSION: MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to reappoint Tom Gronlund and Bruce Peterson to the Environmental Quality Commission. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette decl�red the motion carried unanzmously. � � � u COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 198� PAGE 10 MOTIDN by Couneilman Schneider to table the appointment to the vacancy left by Marcia Schaaf's resignation, Seconded by Councilman Hamernik, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Sem Barnette declared the motion earried unanimously. ENERGY COMMISION: � MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to reappoint Dean Saba to the Energy Commission. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. IIpon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. � � MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table the other two appointments to the Energy Commission. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. HDUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: This is an appointment by the Mayor, therefore, no action was taken at this time. POLICE COMMISSION: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table the appointment to the Police Commission. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barntee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR COI•II•fUNITY SPORTS LIGHTING PROJECT (BIDS OPENED 2/15/84): MOTION by Couneilan Schneider to receive the bids for the Community Sports ighting Project. PLANNHOLDER Electric Service Co. 1609 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404 M.J.A. Electrical Contr Box 1246 St. Cloud, MN 56301 BID BOND BASE BID 5% $t72,770.ao . 5� $169,677.00 Hoffman Electric Company 5$ 23g West 7th Street St. Paul, Mn 55102 Bacon's Electric 5� 6525 No. River Ridge Cir, Minneapolis, MN 55432 $174,OOO.QO $774,907.Do ALTERNATE BID $56,484.00 $60,7o7.oa $59,00D.aD $63,271.Do TDTAL BID $22q,254.00 $230,38u.00 $233,000.00 $238,178.aD eK' ! ',�a COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28. 198� (BIDS CONTINUED) Collins Electric Co. 1209 Glenwood Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55405 Killmer Eleciric Co. 7801 Brooklyn Boulevard �4inneapolis, MN 554�l5 5� $179,o0o.OD 5� $180,000.00 Gopher Elec. Contr. Ine. 5� 1406 Coon Rapids Boulevard �4inneapolis, MN 55433 Conservation Systems Inc 5421 West Broadway Minneapolis, Mn 55428 Starbird Electrical Co. 193$ West Broadway Minneapolas, Mn 55�+11 Ridgedale Electrie Inc. Box 450 Long Lake, Mn 55356 Structural Constractors Box Muscatine, Iowa 52761 Berg Electric Company 2705 Iiighland Drive Burnsville, Mn 55337 5$ 5% 5$ 5$ 5� 5� 5� $�77,232.00 $187,750.00 $199,0OO.OD $219,D00.00 $194,000.00 $211,708.OD $199,6D7.00 $234,970.00 $62,283.00 $62,000.00 $65,3z9.00 $65,360.00 $64,OOO.DO $81,000.00 $72,600.00 $69>377.00 $55,9z1.00 $75,000.00 PAGE 11 $241,283.00 $242,d00.00 �24z,56,.00 � $253,110.D0 $263,OOO.DO $300,D0o.o0 $266.600.00 $281,025.D0 $255,528.00 $309,970.00 Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to award the contract to the low bidder, Electric Service Company in the amount of $229,25�+. Seconded by Couneilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Sarnette deelared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 18-198� AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO IMPLEMENT THE RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY: Mr. Boardman, City Planner, stated this resolution allows the Metropolitan Council to operate within the City and work with landlords on the rental rehabilitation program. Councilman Fitzpatrick questioned why authorization is needed for this program. Mr. Boardman stated any time you have a housing authority operatang within a community, they need authorization to operate within that eommunity from the Council. � � � I I k COUNCIL P9EETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 198� PAGE 12 MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 1F3-1983• Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUSION N0. 19-1984 ORDERING IPROVEMENT AND APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: I'RIDLEY CENTER CITY PLAZA: � MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 19-1983• Seconded by Couneilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, A7ayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 20-198� ORDERING IMPROVEMENT. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: CITY OF FRIDLEY ROOF CONSTRUCTION FOR COMMONS FILTRATION PLANT PROJECT �61�+1: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 20-1983• Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Sem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. RES4LUTION N0. 21-198� ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF COSTS THEREOF: STAEET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 798'�-1: � RESOLUTION ND. 22-798� ORDERING IMPROVEMENS AND APPROVAL OF PLANS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. 1983-'I: AN� RECEIVING PETITION d�1-1983. SURVEY OF RESIDENTS PAY3NG FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT TO 66TH AVENUE: Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the public hearing was held regarding thi� improvement pro�ect and these resolutions are presented for the Couneil's approval. � Councilman Schneider stated, in talking with some of the residents on 66th Avenue, he belie�ed there was an additional survey and that some of the residents wished to address the Council. � �I__ Mr. Dave Mech, 1375 66th Avenue, presented a survey which indicated 13 people were opposed to the amprovement of 66th Avenue, and 7 who indicated they were in favor. Ee stated a6out 4 persons indicated they were interested in a compromise. Mr. Mech felt perhaps the improvement could be discussed direetly with the residents who would be affected, as he found it difficult Lo believe there is no possible compromise. He felt perhaps there maq be some way to resurface the street, without all the improvements proposed, as residents were not convinced there was not another way to solve this situation. Mr. P4ech stated if residents are convinced there is no other way to proceed, he asked if the improvements had to be done now or could be done {��I ;,;r COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28. 1q8� at a later date. PAGE 13 Mr. Mech stated he would also like to see the costs for maintaining this street in its current condition. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that the street consists of a sand base with a spraying of asphalt. He stated because three is no rock base to take any weight or loads, there is a tendency for potholes to develop. He stated the other streets in the City have a large stone base that is compacted, and covered with a compaeted asphalt surface and concrete curbs installed with slopes so water drains into the stora system. Mr. Flora stated 66th Aeenue, is a coneave surface which holds the water. He pointed out the manhours necessary in maintaining this street is a lot more that any other street in the City. Mr. Mech asked if the City had any estimates on the costs for maintaining this street. Mr. Flora stated he didn't have any estimates available, but the City is in there every spring repairing the damage caused by the plows, since the street is a concave surface and the plows are cutting into the two ends and not riding on the surface. Councilman Schneider stated he talked to a number of the residents and his general sense is that, with a few exceptions, most recognized the improvement is needed , Councilman Sehneider stated when this improvement was before the Couneil several years ago, he voted against it because almost every resident was opposed to it. He stated, however, there are now persons on the street requesting the improvement and some feel their property values are actually declining because of the condition of the street. Councilman Sehneider stated if, at some point in time, the improvement is authorized, he felt it would be best to get it done as soon as possible as eosts are going up every year. He felt he would favor a longer period to finance the assessment, if this would 6enefit the residents. Mr. Meeh stated he couldn't speak for all the residents, however, iF the ma�ority of the people wanted the improvement, he wouldn�t vote a�ainst it. He stated, he doesn't have any particular interest in it and didn't feel the expenditure would be a good one. Mr. Curt Barsness, 6581 Central Avenue, stated his assessment would be $7,600 for a street for which he doesn't have any use. He stated 66th hasn't been resurfaced and that is why there is high maintenance on it, and believed it should be resurfaced with two inehes of asphalt. Mr. Flora, Public Works Direetor, stated the street wasn't constructed to City standards, as it has been a sand street covered with tar and asphalt to try and solidify the surface. He stated to call 66th a street, you would need a subbase and surface which is not the case on this street. He stated if an asphalt surface was put in� without any base, it would only crack, as there is nothing to hold the asphalt solid and it would crack up because the ground underneath hasn't been prepared. � � � � � �� COUNCIL_h1EETING OF FEBRUARY 28. 198� PAGE 14 Mrs. Grace Larson, 13�0 66th Avenue, asked if people realized where the center line for the street would be and felt some of them may be surprised. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated a final survey hasn�t been completed, but they are aware when the street was put in it wasn't done with a proper survey and wasn't built to City standards. Mr. Qureshi stated the improvement of 66th Avenue has been brought before the Council at least three times. He stated, in the past, there was almost an unanimous vote of the residents not to improve the street, however, over the years, people have realized the street needs improvenent and there is more support for it. Mr. Qureshi stated the improvement of the street would appreciate the value of the homes in the neighborhood and pointed out it is unfair to ask those persons whose streets are built to City standards to pay for the maintenance of a street that doesn't conform to these standards. Councilman Schneider questioned if the payment of the assessment could be spread out over a longer period of time if the improvement is ordered. Mr. Inman, City Clerk, stated he is not aware of any legal requirement that would prevent the Council from doing this, if they so desired. Mrs. Mary Bridgman, 1375 66th Avenue, indicated she would be in favor of a 15 year payment plan, if the street is improved. Councilman Schneider asked if this would change her position on the improvement. Mrs. Bridgman stated it would make it a little easier financially, but sti11 tends to lean towards the opposition, rather than being in favor of the improvement. MOTION 6y Councilman Schneider to receive Petitiion ��1-1983 Presented by Mr. Meeh. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Schneider stated this issue has been an extremely diffieult one. He stated when this was before the Council earlier, the decision was easiei° since almost all the residents were unanimous in opposing the improvement. He stated, however, now some of the residents want it and, in addition, it seems unfair to other taxpayers not to have the street improved as the City is spending more in maintaining this street as compared to other streets and in a sense, other taxpayers are subsidizing the maintenance of 66th Avenue. Councilman Sehneider stated if the improvement is ordered and they go out for bids, the pro�ect could be deleted if the bids came in higher than estimated. He stated the Council could also extend the period for payment of the assessment. �� Lr � r � � v �+ COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28. 1983 PAGE i5 Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated if the improvement is ordered and completed, the Couneil would hold an assessment hearing and at this time eaeh property owner is advised of their assessment and the terms far financing could be made at that time. Mrs. Bridgman questioned the difference in the amount of the assessment from the north and south sides of the street. Mr. Inman explained how they arrived at this figure and the City's formula � for assessing corner lots. Mr. Barsness asked why this formula was adopted. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated it is a system adopted and used by most of the municipalities in the State in order to equalize the assessment for corner lots. P70TION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 21-1983 Ordering Improvement and Final Plan and Specs and Estimates of Costs Thereof: ST. 1983-1. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Councilman Schneider stated his motion is made with the understanding that at the time of the assessment hearing, the residents would be able to extend their payments over a 15 Year period. Councilman Schneider also asked that the sewer problems be addressed before the street is constructed. Mrs. Larson questioned if there was adequate sewer and water capacity, if housing were developed on the Rice Creek School property. She stated she didn't want the street torn up to put in additional piping. Mr. Flora stated there is adequate capacity, however, if this property is developed, the drainage may go to the East and not towards 66th Avenue. UPON A ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE ABOVE MOTION, Couneilman Schneider, Councilman � Hamernik, Councilman Fitzpatrick, and Mayor Pro Tem Barnette all voted in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion earried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 22-1983 Ordering Improvement and Approval of P1ans and Ordering Advertisement for Bids: Street Improvement Pro,7ect No. 1983-1. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 2�-198� AUTHORIZING THE POSTING OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON �� STREET (MSAS �40) BETWEEN 6�RD AVENUE AND P7ISSISSIPPI STREET: MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to adopt Resolution No. 23-19$3• Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette deelared the motion earried unanimously. n L� COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28,_1q8� PA -E RESOLUTION N0. 24-198� ORDERING IFYPROVEMENT AND I'INAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJ CT ST. 1983-2: D10TION by Councilman Hamernik to adopt Resolution No. 2k-19$3• Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, al1 voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. ' RESOLUTION N0. 25-1983 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND APPROVAL OF PLANS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 198�-2: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 25-1983• Seconded lay Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pra Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. R�SOLUTION N0. 26-198� ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE� OF COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 1983-4: P70TION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 26-1g83• Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 27-198� ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND APPROVAL OF PLANS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: SSREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 198�-4: MOTION by Couneilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 27-1983• Seeonded by Couneilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTON N0. 28-198� OPPOSING THE CLOSING OF THE METRO DEPARTI�fENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE: � Councilman Hamernik stated it appears the closing of this office wouldn't be a cost-effective move and in addition to the City losing support from the D.N.R., if these offices were shifted to Roehester, costs would inerease considerably. Councilman Hamernik read the resolution in its entirety and moved the following: MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to adopt Resolutian No. 28-1983. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatriek. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Sarnette declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION N0. 29-198� APPROVING A SUBDIVISION. LOT SPLIT. L. S. �/82-07. BETWEEN OSSORNE ROAD AND BRIGADOON PLACE N. E.: Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated there was a request from Lhe property owners, the Morley�s, for their property to be split. He stated the final survey has been received and the passage of this resolution is requa.red to file the lot split with the County, along with the survey. � �rF (�' �� COUNCZL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28. 1984 PAGE 17 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt ftesolution No. 29-1983. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette deelared the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT: EMPLOYEE: MOTION by Couneilman Hamernik to coneur with the following City Manager's appointment: NAME EFFECTIVE POSITION SALARY DATE Leon Madsen City $30,100 February 1, 56T Rice Creek Terrace Assessor per 1983 Fridley, Mn 55�+32 year REPLACES Shift of responsibility from Appraiser to City Assessor to replace Mervin Herrmann Position of one Appraiser eliminated Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Sarnette deelared the motlon carried unanimously. CLAIMS: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to authorized payment of Claims No. 045500 through 054202. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, P4ayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion earried unanimously. LICENSES: � MOTION 6y Councilman Schneider to approve the licenses as submitted and as on � file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette deelared the motion carried unanimously. ESTIMATES: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the estimates as submitted. Herrick & Newman, P.A. 6279 Univers�ty Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 For 1ega1 services rendered as C�ty Attorney for the month of January, 1983 $2,869.60 � � � � COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28 1483 (ESTIMATES CONTINUED) Smith, Juster, Feikema, Malmon & Haskvitz 1250 Builders Exchange Building Minneapolis, MN 55432 For legal services rendered as City Prosecutor for the month of January, 1983 E. A. Hiekok & Associates 545 Indian Mound Wayzata, MN 55391 Professional Services, January, 1983 t9oore Lake Restoration Pro�ect Park Construction Company 7900 Heech Street N.E. Fridley, Mn 55432 Partial Estimate 4k3 Sewer & Water Pro�ect 4i137 PAGE 18 w4,850.D0 y1,o9o.19 $7,099.35 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pro Tem Barnette declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of February 28, 1983 ad�ourned at 9:55 p. rn. Respectfully submitted, CaAr lehH dad � Secretary to the City Council Approved: f�larch 14. 1983 _ �r`¢���F��, Ro ert Sa nette Mayor Pro Tem �rv