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02/09/1987 - 00011288oo�� 4 � u� �_. • � ' � J.�_' i� • i • � • • �e Regular Meeting of the Fridle� City Coimcil was called to order at 7:35 p, m L� Nlayor Nee. PLIDC'E OF ALLDGIANCE: Nhyor Nee led the Coimcil and audienoe in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. AOLL CALL• MEN�ERS FRFSFNT: Mayor Nee, Q�imcilman Gooclspeed, Cotmcilman Fitz�trick, Coimcilman Schneider and Cotmcilwanan Jorgenson MENBERS ABSFSIT: None . •.� M_�y_� • Mayor Nee issued a procl�nation �oclaiming the week of February 9, 1987 as Foreicg� Exchange Student Week in the City of Fridle� in honor of two foreicyz exchange stuck�nts, Mirko FbFovich Pittol of Venezuela and Raid Alsaid of � Jordan, Mayor Nee presented the procl�nations to these students making than honoraiy citizens of the City during the duration of their stay. Mr. Rarl Rasnussen, �m¢nander of V.F.W. Fbst 363, on behalf of the V.F.W. and the City, presented American and Minnesota flags to the students as a renenbranoe of their visit to the United States. Mirko stated he is fran Venezuela and has been in the United States for five months and naa sees the United States in a different light. He stated he enjcr3s Minnesota, except for the cold weather, and attends Fridley High School maintaining a"B" average in his studies. Flirko stated his father is a neuro-surgeon and his mother is a pediatrician in Venezuela and he has three brothers. Raid stated he is fran Jorc�n and arrived in P�nnesota in July. He stated he lives in Cedar with his host f�nily and likes Minnesota, except for the cold weather. Raid stated he attends Totino-Grace Hiqh School and is enjoying his senior year. He stated school is different in the United States, as students here are free to choose their classes. Fie stated he studied English for six years at his sdiool as it is ra�uired. Raid stated his sister and brother were also exchange students in the United States and liked it very much so he made his decision to mme to the Unitec� States as an exchange stu�nt. ' I�yor Nee stated he ap�eciated the work the Pmencan FYeld Sexvioe is doing in the student exchange progr�n in the interests of promoting worlc7 peace and understanding. -1- �ooc�� .. �,, � , . �: :. , APPR(7VAL OF MINUPES• NiTNCIL MEETING. JANCTARY 26. ]987: Cbimcilman FitzXatrick stated on Page 3 regarding A1 Gabel's appointment to the Parks and Recra3tion Commission, it was his intention this term should rim for three years beginning April 1, 1987. [rDTION Ix Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the minutes with the above c�rrection for A1 Gabel's term to beqin Apr21 1, 1987 for a three year period. Sewnded tr� Cotmcilman Goodspee3. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unaru.mously. ADOPTION OF AGEAII�1: NDTION b� Cowzcilman Schneider to adopt the agenc-h as presented. Seconded k� �imcilman FitzFatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried �manimously. OPEN FORUM. VISITORS: �ere was no response fran the audience imder this it�n of busiriess. QLD BUSINESS: , 1. ORDINANCE N7. 875 APPI3�VING A REZONING RDC)UEST. ZOA #86-06. TO REZONE FROM C-3, GENERAL SHOPPII� CENTER, TO C-2. GENERAL BUSINESS. ON THE SOUTH 300 FEET OF THE NOIrPfi 750 FEET OF THE NJT�FA�' OUARTER OF TE� NOIrPHWESi' OUAZ�PER EXCEPf THE EAST 720 FEET THEREOF. ALL IN SECTION 12, 'I�30, R-24. ANOKA Q00[�TPY. NIINNESOTA. SU&7ECP TO %)AD EASEMENT OF RECORD, GENERALLY LOCATED SOUPH OF OSBORNE 1�Y1D ADID EAST OF VI�N ROD. BY JOHN NELSON: NDTION b� Cotmcilman Schneider to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 875 and adopt the ordinanoe on second reading and order publxcation. Sewnded by Councilman Fitz�trick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Niayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 2. ORDINANCE N0. 876 RECODIFYING TIiE FRIDLEY CIY CODE BY AMENDNG CHAPTER 111 ENPITLID "LICENSING FOOD ESTABLISfiMENrS ANfI FC)OD VEPIDI� MACHINES", SECTION 111.13. VEDIDING MACHINES, BY ADDING SUBD. 4. EXEMPTION: NDTION b� Coimcilman Schneider to wai.ve the reading of Ordinance No. 876 and acbpt the ordinance on sewnd reading and order publication. Seconded by Coimcilman Gooclspeed. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ••o_ - « • : r • •�� i � � �� u �� • �� . u ' NDTION lx Councilman Ftitzpatrick to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 877 and acbpt the ordir�noe on seoond reading and order publication. Seconded 1� Coimcilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee -2- oor��,� • 1�, ui a! � � y�• • r� •a � declared the motion carried unanimously. 4, mNGmERATION OF P�pPRLKIAL OF Tf� 1987-1989 CDBG PRQ7ECT ALL+OCATIONS• Mr. Qureshi, City Nl�nager, stated a question previously raised was haw the commercial rehabilitation loans would be used. Some guidelines were preFared and explained b� staff. [�iayor Nee stated his feeling is these loans should not be made for properties in a redevelopnent district, as they would be eligible for assistance through the HRA's program, and felt there are neec7s in other areas for use of the oommerical rehabilitation loans. Cotmcilman Schneider asked who makes the decision on those eligible to receive a laan. Mr. Rabertson, Commtmity Develognent Director, stated the Lt�nk would rEView the desirability of the recipi,ent for a loan and consider the risk itr�olved, He stated staff oould work with the bank in securing a lcrzn for property aaners for Farticular properties the City wished improved. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated a progr� muld protxlbly be established where ap�wal of a loan is required both t7y the City and the 6ank. He stated in the guidelines pre�ared tr� staff imder Section II, E-2, it states "the L�nk shall be responsible for loan disbursements to contractors, but not before written ap�xaval b� the City is prwided. " He felt even though � the ka�nk may be willing to make a loan, the City could inform then it is not on the priority list and thc� are not willing to p�+rticiFate. Q�tmcilman Schneic�r asked if there would be an established policy so there is a mnsistent way of enforcing priorities. Mr. Robertson stated staff would 6e working on such a program for establishing these priorities and prooedures. Mayor Nee stated he felt the statenent of need was not established and asked if anyone, without reference to the City's goals, would be eligible to apply for these loans. Mr, Robertson stated there has to be some k�nd of existing blight, for those Faoperties outside a ARA rec3evelognent district, in order Por then to apply for these r�abilitation loans. N�yor Nee stated he Pelt it was easier to obtain fimding for properties in a redevelopnent district than for those outside these d�.stricts and would feel more comfortable with the commerical rehabilitation loans limited to properties not included in redevelopnent districts. He stated he didn't have a problem with appropriating CDBG Eunds for the commercial rehabilitation loans, but would like a policy established on the funding and who would be eligible. Cotmcilman EYtzKetrick stated he would prefer ftuiclting under the commerical rehabilitatin la3ns be limited to projects where rio other �uroe of funding is available. ' N�yor Nee felt the staff's proFnsal for allocation of the 1987 CDBG funds could be approved, with the provision that the portion on commerical -3- ' 5. � 0 � OOC� � • ,� �u �15/Y • 71. . , y rehabilitation loans could be modifie�, after the Council receives established policies fran staff. NDTION by Councilman Fitzp3trick to adopt staff's proposal for the allocation of 1987 CDBG funds in the amount of $181,348, as follows: Sprinc�rook Nature Center Restoration, $20,000; Locke House Restoration, $15,000; Riverview Heights Aoquisition, $67,000; Seniors Program Staff I�rson, $5,000; Commercial Rehabilitation Loans - Rec3evelognent, $32,483; Hunan Sexvioes, $32,954; and Anoka Cotmty Business Assist. Network, $8,911. Semnded b� Coimcilm3n Gooclspeed. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated when ftmds bewme available for the 1988 and 1989 QSG fimds, staff would sutmit proposed allocations to the Q��mcil. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINPMENTS 'IU ENVII�I�7ENi'AL OUALITY. ENERGY. AND HOUSING AbID REDEVELOPMENT AUPfiORITY OOMMISSIONS: _ „ ;,i i i • � �� _ _ • MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table this appointment to the Ehvirormental Quality Commission. Seoonded l� Coimcilwanan Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declare6t the motion carried unanimously. ENEf�Y OOMMISSION• NDTION k� Cotmcilman Goodspeed to table these tzao appointments to the Energy Commission, Seoonded l� Co�mcilman Fitz�trick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion rarried unanimously. .,� �. : �� • i�u •; NDTION l� Coimcilmin Sc37neider to table this appointment to the Housing & Redevelopnent Authority. Seoonded b� Coimcilman Goodspeed. Upon a voice vate, a7.1 voting aye, N�yor Nee declared the motian carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS• RECEIVII� Tf� MIP7[TrES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 28. ]987 �� • �� _. _ � • �� • •� • • e� • �.� � � u • 4 =L: _��!• �•� i • �.�� y� • •v i • 1�DTION tt� Coimcilman Fitzpatrick to set the public hearing on this final plat for Februacy 23, 1987. Seoonc�d b� CAimcilman Gooclspeed. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, NHyor Nee declared the motion carried unammously, M�TION by Councilman Schneider to receive the minutes of the Planning -4- � OOC�� e• �. �. U�� • �.. . ., �ranission meeting of Jaruary 28, 1987. Seoonded Ix Coimcilman Fitz�atrick. Upon a voioe vote, all voting aye. Nayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. �• � • • � ��•,� • •«�� •,��• Mr. F7ora, Public Works Director, stated for the past two winters, the braanla�ll and open skating areas at Locke Fark have been inefficiently and norreoonanically lit l� the L�setx�ll field lic�ts. He also stated several years ago, the socoer teams went to a spring and stmuner program and are using the eastern ares of Locke Ikzrk for their activities. Mr. Flora stated a proposal was presente@ to the Parks and Recreation Commission to relocate the existing tasetxzll light poles at Locke Park to support the ic+e rink, open skating and soccer fields and to provide for future expansion for a seoond soccer field. He stated by utilizing 1986 savings, the poles can be relocated and necessary lighting fixtures and supports purchased to properly lic�t the broantx111 rink, open skating area and one socoer field for approsrimatly $18,800. He stated future lighting of the second soccer field could be accomglished at an approximate cost of $16,000 Por light fi�ctures. He stated the Parks and Recreation Commission appraved this proposal and reooimnenc�d implanentation of tl�is plan. Cotmcilman GooElspeed asked if additional lights would be located on the � south side of Locke Park and if it would affect the neighborhood more than the existing lights. Mr. Flora statea the neighborhood would be less affected because there would only be two, rather than three, pol es. � 9. � NDTION b� Cbimcilman GoocZspeed to approve the Locke Park lighting proposal and authorize staff to advertise for the relocation of poles and lighting of the Locke Park recr�tional facil ities. Semnc�d l� Cbtmcilwanan Sorgenson. Upon a voioe vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. -• i�� • �� ii •� a� � a� u� • E� i• Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, statea several years ago, the City purchased its first pothole xatcher whid� has been very efficient and the street crews also use it for major reFairs. He stated this equignent has a h�ting unit which allaas the hot mix to be kept wernic�t and no asphalt is wasted Mr. F`Iora stated another pothole �tcher was included in the 1987 budget and requested the Coimcil wnsider this resolution to advertise for bicls. NDZpN b� Coimcilman Sdtneic�r to acbpt Resolution No. 16-1987. Seconded by Councilman Fitz�trick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Nayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUPION N0. 17-1987 TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A SKID STEER LOADER & TRAILER• Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated this eqw.pne�rt would be used in the -5- �� I � . �. � . �- • •, Parks Depari�nent and was included in the 1987 budyet. Coincil oonsider this resolution to advertise for bids. OOf.�� He requested the NDTION Ys� Cotmcilman Gooclspeed to acbpt Resolution No. 17-1987. Seoonded b� Co�mcil�n Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all eoting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 10. RESOLUTION N0. 18-1987 IN SUPPORT OF IACATING AN OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT FACILITY WITfiIN ANOKA CODNTY AT THE BLAINE SOCCER COMPLEX: Mr. Bill H�mt, Assistant to the City Manager, stated there is a plan to establish three seFarate training facilities in various �zrts o£ Minnesota and one would be located in Blaine. He stated this oenter would be used for soccer, speed skating, field hockey, and track and field training facilities for the American National team and Olympic teams. Mr. Hunt re�uested the Co�mcil wnsider this resolution in support of such a facility to be located in Blaine. He stated the Northern Mayors' Association passed a similar resolution in support of the facility. NL�yor Nee steted the City of Blaine has made a very heavy commitment to socoer and has built a large �mglex and this would ex�nd their oommitrnent. NDTION b� Caimcilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 18-1987. Seoonc�d b� Cotmcilman Goodspeed. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, N�yor Nee declared the motion carried unanimouslp. 11. APPOINPP7EI�Tf: CITY EMPLOYEE: FDTION Lx Coimcilman Schneider to ooncur with the following appointment by the City Manager: NAME Richard I)eGarc]�er, Jr. 13520 Gladiola St. I�W Anoka, NN 55304 InSITION Progran Supervisor (Exempt ) STARTING SALARY $21,690.00 Year � �y Feb. 18, 1987 REPLA�S Coruue Thom�son Secronded 1� Coimcilman Fitzg�trick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee c�clared the motion carried unammously. 12. QAIMS: 1�DTION b� Co�mcilman FYtz�trick to authorize �yment of Qaims No. 12718 throuc� 12957. Seoonded L� Cotmcilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unar�imously. 13. LIC;ENSES• NDTION L� Cotmcilman Schneider to apprc�ve the lioenses as submitted and as on file in the License C1erk's Offioe. Seaonded 1� Co�mcilman FYtzpatrick. Q� � � � 00�� K� 1� �i a� � • �.. .a Upon a voice vote, all wting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 14. ES'IZMATES: 1�DTION L� Council�n FitzFatrick to apprwe the estimates as suhnitted: Herrick & N�aman, P. A. 6401 University Avenue N.E. FridlEy, NN 55432 For Secvioes Rendered as (xty Attorney For the Month of Jantary, 1987 . . . . . . . . Subterranean Engineering Corp. 6875 Hi�way 65, N. E. Mirureapolis, tTI 55432 . . . $ 1,859.00 Partial Estimate I�molition & Site Grading Project #163 Lake Ebir�t.e Corporate Ceriter . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12,414.75 Sunde Engineering 9001 E. Bloanington Freeway Bloanington, NAi 55420 Partial Estimate D�nolition & Site Grading Project #163 Lake Fbinte Corporate Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,175.20 Seoonded b� Cowlcilman Schneider. [Jpon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. NDTION by Councilman Schneider to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Cotmcilman Gooclspeed. CT�on a voioe vote, all voting aye, NHyor Nee c3eclared the motion carried tmanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Coimcil of Februacy 9, 1987 adjourned at 8:25 p.m Respectf ully sutrnitted, .-�^�Lc_ ��f.��_ Carole Haddad Secretacy to the City Council Apprwed: —7— �l r., �✓7�� i y�`�— �,C�.+,i ,. Willi�n J. Ne�� I�yor