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12/19/1988 - 00010509' 1 ' i9�! i0 THE MINUTES OF THE REGIILAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLE% CITY COUNCIL OF DECEMBER 19, 1988 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7:34 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: MEMBERS ABSENT: PRESENTATIONS• CUB SCOUT PACK #131: Mayor Nee, Councilman Billings, Counailman Fitzpatrick, Councilman Schneider and Councilwoman Jorgenson None Mr. Gary Hart, Scoutmaster of Cub Scout Pack #131, introduced members of this group to the City Council. The Council extended a welcome to the scouts and photos were taken. TIM YANTOS - LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT PRESENTATION ON BEHALF OF ANOKA COUNTY LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM: Mr. Tim Yantos, Deputy Administrator for Anoka County, introduced Commissioner Paul McCarron who presented the introductory remarks on the light rail transit system. Commissioner McCarron stated population and traffic are both increasing in Anoka County. He stated by the year 2010, there will be a 190% increase in population in the County which creates stress on the transportation system. Commissioner McCarron stated no major highway construction is planned and it is more expensive than light rail transit. Commissioner McCarron stated the County recognizes provisions for more than one mode of transportation are necessary to meet the needs of residents. He stated many people are involved in this proposal for a light rail transit system, including three advisory committees. The County would like a system to reduce auto congestion and the need for major roadway construction. He felt a light rail transit system would enhance economic development in the County and decrease costs for transportation services. Commissioner McCarron stated a light rail transit system will also respond to the mobility needs of residents, protect the environment, conserve energy, and enhance the visual aesthetics of transportation facilities. t�1 �� FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1988 PAGE_2 � Mr. Yantos introduced the consultants for this proposed light rail transit system, Mr. Dick Wolsfeld and Mr. Doug Moore from BRW (Bather, Ringrose, Wolsfeld, Jarvis and Gardner, Inc.). Mr. Wolsfeld stated his presentation would consist of an overview of the light rail transit study and the impacts on Fridley. Mr. Wolsfeld stated the benefits of a light rail transit system are lower operating costs per passenger and reduction in the need for additional hiqhways. He stated there ara no new major highway investments planned in the northeast corridor. He stated a light rail transit system reduces parking demand, improves air quality and conserves enerqy. Mr. Wolsfeld stated economic development is enhanced along light rail transit stations due to increased activity. Mr. Wolsfeld stated the light rail transit system operates on a steel track and seats 65 to 70 passengers. He stated it operates in almost all weather conditions and the power source is overhead. He stated stations for this system can be very simple or elaborate. Mr. Wolsfeld stated the system would be designed to be totally accessible to the elderly and handicapped. He stated the support facilities are the key to making the light rail transit system work. ' Mr. Wolsfeld stated the difference between trolleys and light rail transit is the light rail system will operate in its own right-of- way. Mr. Wolsfeld stated Hennepitt Couttty has adopted a comprehensive plan which identifies several routes for a light rail transit system. He stated if the northeast corridor line is constructed, it would be part of a system to move passengers within other areas of the corridor. He stated this is consistent with the Metropolitan Counoil's policy plan. Mr. Yantos stated the Metropolitan Council reviewed the entire metropolitan area and the northeast corridor was selected as one of the top areas for light rail transit. He stated traffic conges�ion is one of the main concerns. He stated it is projected that over the next 20 years, Anoka County will face a major transportation problem. Mr. Yantos stated the Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority set up the review of the Northeast Corridor Study for light rail transit. He stated various committees have been formed to answer questions regarding a light rail transit system. He stated these questions pertain to the location of the light rail transit system, support facili�ies, alignments and connections, and costs and ' benefits. Mr. Wolsfeld stated they initially identified over 110 miles of �(_a52 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19. 1988 PAGE 3 � possible routes within the northeast corridor where light rail transit would be provided. He stated the advisory committees narrowed the choices of corridor alignments to University and Central Avenues and various transitions between these two highways. He stated the committees felt these alignments provided the most direct and highest service to downtown to serve the ridership. Mr. Doug Moore, BRW, Inc., reviewed the proposed routes for light rail transit. He stated beginning at Highway 10, the light rail transit system would be located on the west side of Central Avenue south to I-694. He stated from that point, it would be located in the median all the way to downtown Minneapolis. Mr. Moore stated on University Avenue, the light rail transit system would be located in the right-of-way on the east side of the highway. He stated it is assumed the City would want a station at the City Hall location that would not conflict with the egress of the fire station. Mr. Moore stated in Columbia Heights there are a lot of issues to be resolved especially with parking. He stated in Fridley the constraints are much less severe because the light rail system would not be constructed down the middle of the street. He stated � there would be some marginal impacts affecting mostly left turn movements. Councilman Schneider stated he believed there are not that many persons in Fridley that go into downtown Minneapolis. He questioned if a light rail system would, in fact, reduce the traffic volumes on Central and University Avenues. Commissioner McCarron stated studies are being done by the Metropolitan Council and with the Department of Motor Vehicles. He stated the Department of Motor Vehicles is questioning persons if they would use a light rail transit system if one was available. He stated they expect to obtain some valuable information from this study. He stated as traffic volumes increase, the attractiveness of light rail will develop. Councilman Schneider stated in order to be effective, the light rail system will have to serve the areas where people want to go. Commissioner McCarron stated there has to be a very good feeder system in order for light rail to be successful. Councilman Billings asked when construction would begin and the earliest it could be implemented in Fridley. Commissioner McCarron stated if the study is favorable, he felt the earliest would be five years. He stated Anoka County wants to get in on the front � end, if they participate at all. Mayor Nee asked how this system would be financed. Commissioner �'JC�i3 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19. 1988 PAGE 4 ' McCarron stated through property taxes and fares from the riders. He stated the State will have to give some support for mass transit and the Federal government also has to look at mass transit. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked if the entire County would share in the cost. Commissioner McCarron stated the Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority would be the regulating body so all of Anoka County would share the cost. Councilman Schneider asked how much funding comes from fares, Mr. Wolsfeld stated about 55%. He stated in San Francisco, they recovered 88$ from fares and one of the lines recovered 103% of their operating costs. He stated, to his knowledge, this is the only system in the country recovering their operating costs from the fares. He stated the average fare in San Francisco is 92 cents. Mr. Wolsfeld stated the capital cost of the San Francisco system was about $6,500,000 per mile and it should not be expected that any of the capital costs would be paid from fares. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked how often the light rail transit shuttles would run. Mr. Wolsfeld stated these shuttles would be operated to coincide with the services on the main line and would probably run every 10 to 15 minutes. � Councilman Schneider asked how many miles of light rail transit they would be considering for Anoka County. Commissioner McCarron stated about 10 to 12 miles. Mayor Nee asked if Anoka County would share the cost with Hennepin County for any condemnations in Minneapolis. Commissioner McCarron stated they would not share in these costs. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked if there would be an opportunity for the public to make comments. Commissioner McCarron stated there would and he would make sure the dates and place are publicized. Commissioner McCarron stated freeways cost about $35 million per mile and light rail transit about $10 to $15 million per mile. Mayor Nee stated the difference is that the taxpayers do not pay for freeways from taxes on their property. Mr. Paul Dahlberg, Chairman of the Environmental Quality Commission, stated the Planning Commission has concerns about this issue. He stated he would like to encourage the Council to have an active participation on the part of the planning staff or Planning Commission members to work with the City designated representatives in the planning process. ' Mr. Dahlberg stated it is felt the impact of a light rail transit system in the City is not something that is for only a short period �C"�4 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1988 PAGE 5 ' of time, but long term. He stated the Commission felt this is a major concern as far as planning in the City, and the location and alignments of the corridor are definitely a major concern as well as implications on development and housing in Fridley. He felt there may be some impact on parks where the alignment crosses major pedestrian or bikeway/walkway paths and parcels of land could be allocated for parking lots. Ms. Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator, stated these concerns of the Commission have been brought to the Council's attention at their Conference Meeting and all Commission members were invited to the meeting this evening. Mr. Yantos stated John Flora, Public Works Director, is on the Technical Advisory Committee and Councilman Billings is on the Intergovernmental Committee. Mr. Yantos stated in this phase what is being considered is if it makes sense to have a light rail transit system. He stated when details are being worked out as far as tracks, right-of-ways, and station locations, this information will be funneled back to the cities for hearings. � Councilman Billings stated the Planning Commission will be involved as much as possible given the time constraints that have been placed by the Anoka County Railroad Authority. He stated he gets the feeling the Anoka County Aailroad Authority takes the position light rail transit is something that affects the County as a whole and if a one or two mile segment doesn't meet the needs of a particular municipality, but meets the needs of another, the municipality will have to accept it. Mayor Nee and the Council members extended their thanks to those who presented this information on light rail transit. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: COUNCIL MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1988: MoTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: MOTioN by Councilman Schneider to adopt the agenda by changing the presentation of the All Parks Alliance for Change as the first item of new business. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice ' vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. �►f_��5 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1988 PAGE 6 ' OPEN FORUM. VISITORS: There was no response from the audience under this item of business. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON A FINAL PLAT, P.S. #88-01. TO CREATE TRACTS A, B, C AND D FROM THE EXISTING LEGAL DESCRIPTION, GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF 73RD AVENUE. EAST OF CENTRAL AVENUE, NORTH OF 69TH AVENUE AND WEST OF STINSON BOULEVARD BY ONAN CORPORATION: AND RESOLUTION NO. 111-1988 APPROVING A REGISTERED LAND SURVEY FOR ONAN CORPORATION P.S. 88-01 TO CREATE TRACTS A B C AND D FROM EXISTING LEGAL DESCRIPTION: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at 8:22 p.m. , Ms. Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator, stated this parcel is located in the southeast corner of 73rd and Central Avenues. She stated it is proposed to subdivide the Onan property into four tracts, A, B, C and D. She stated Onan's building is located on Tract C, Tracts A and B are proposed to be subdivided, and Tract D is potential future access to Tract B. Ms. Dacy stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of this plat with four stipulations which she outlined. She stated staff's recommendation is approval of the final plat with the stipulations recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilman Schneider asked if this plat is approved if there is any way the City increases or decreases the potential liability in regard to the contaminants. Mr. Newman, Assistant City Attorney, stated by the Council's approval of this plat, it does not increase the City's liability regarding the contaminants. Mr. Hyde, Attorney for Onan Corporation, stated Tract B was the storage area for railroad ties that had been treated. He stated there was some soil contamination and all of this has been removed to Tract A and stored in the vault area. Mr. Hyde stated Tract B has been cleaned up and at some time when the Pollution Control ' Agency is satisfied, Tract B could be used for development. He stated Tract A will never be developed because it is the area along which there is a slurry wall and care£ully engineered and capped � � , t�C�i6 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19. 1988 PAGE 7 on top. Councilman Schneider asked Mr. Hyde if he would agree any action taken by the City on this plat would not change the City's liability. Mr. Hyde stated he did not see where it would change. Mr. Newman stated Onan's position now is the environmental problems decrease the value of the property and by isolating the contaminants, it probably would actually be beneficial to the City. No other persons in the audience spoke regarding this proposed plat. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed at 8:32 p.m. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 111-1988 with the following stipulations (attached as Exhibit A): (1) Tract D shall be dedicated to the City for street purposes prior to the issuance of a building permit for Tract B. If Tract D cannot be used for roadway purposes due to Northern State Power's facilities on the easement, Onan shall dedicate a 60 foot street easement to the City on Tract C which would provide access to Tract B; (2) Stipulations 1 and 3 shall be filed for record; (3) Tract D is unbuildable; and (4) A park dedication fee will be charged for Tract B at the time a building permit is issued. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: lA. PRESENTATION BY STEVE SCHLICHTING, ALL PARKS ALLIANCE FOR CHANGE AND RESOLUTION NO. 110-1988 IN SUPPORT OF A BILL WHICH WOULD GIVE MANUFACTURED HOME PARK RESIDENTS THE FIRST RIGHT TO PURCHASE THEIR PARK• Mr. Steve Schlichting, 7426 West Circle N.E., presented a petition from the All Parks Alliance for Change in support of their right to purchase their mobile home park if it goes up for sale. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive Petition No. 25-1988. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Schlichting thanked the Council for their support in obtaining � a shelter for their mobile home park. He stated the All Parks Alliance for Change (APAC) is now requesting the Council's endorsement by adopting a resolution in support of a bill which � 1 , t bC�tS i FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1988 PAGE 8 would give manufactured home park residents the first right to purchase their park. Mr. Schlichting stated if a bill is passed to this effect, it would give residents of mobile home parks the ability to manage a park and hire a staff to carry out the wishes of the residents. He stated any problems that arose could be solved within a reasonable period of time by the residents of the park. He stated in Florida, 100 mobile home parks are cooperatively owned and if such a bill is passed, Minnesota would be joining other states in this basic right. Mr. Schlichting stated at the present, residents have no notice if a mobile home park is to be sold. Mr. Schlichting stated this legislation is supported by Spring Lake Park and they are approaching several other municipalities to receive endorsement. He stated this legislation has also been endorsed by several groups including the Minnesota Housing Partnership, the State Community Action Director's Association and the Anoka County Community Action Program, Councilwoman Jorgenson asked who would author this bill in the Legislature. Mr. Schlichting stated Alice Johnson from Spring Lake Park and Gene Merriam from Coon Rapids. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated the Council is being asked to support legislation which they have not seen. She asked if there were any other aspects in the bill. Ms. Lee Rotterick, Coordinator for APAC, stated there are a few legal technicalities in the bill which protect park owners. She stated what they would be presenting to the Legislature is what the Council has before them this evening. Those persons speaking against this proposed legislation were: Marvin Bloom, Blaine International Village Mobile Home Park, Joyce Trevisvoski, Park Plaza Estates Mobile Home Park in Fridley, and Lois Anderson, Manager of the Fridley Terrace Mobile Home Park. Mr. Bloom, representing the Minnesota Manufactured Housing Association, urged the Council not to take action on this resolution and the let the opponents and proponents present their views to the Legislature. He stated the Council getting involved could have legal ramifications for the City. Mr. Bloom stated the laws in other states do not go as far as this proposed legislation. Councilman Schneider stated he would support a resolution that if a mobile home park is sold, the owner has a financial obligation to make sure the residents have another place to live. ' �i!U5B FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1988 PAGE 9 Mr. Bl000m stated State statute covers the City's responsibility to relocate tenants under Statute 327C. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked if Mr. Bloom was saying if the owner of a mobile home park decided to close the park, the City would be responsible for relocating the residents. Mr. Newman, Assistant City Attorney, stated he was not aware of this statute, but would have to research it. Mr. Bloom stated what he objects to in this proposed legislation is that the mobile home park residents have an automatic option to purchase the park. He stated he does not support a mandated option and believes it is unconstitutional. Councilman Billings stated he would be willing to support this resolution if the City has a responsibility to relocate tenants if a mobile home park is sold. He stated he would rather see the tenants purchase the mobile home park than the City be responsible for relocating the residents. Ms. Trevisvoski stated her mobile home park is small and does not have some of the problems of the larger parks. She stated she ' wanted the Council to be aware there are two sides of the issue and she did not support this proposed legislation. Ms. Lois Anderson, Manager o£ the Fridley Terrace Mobile Home Park, stated under the existing law, the tenants can make an offer to purchase the park if it is being sold. J Councilman Schneider stated if the City has some responsibility to relocate residents of mobile home parks, it would be in the interest of the City to protect the tenants, as well as the City. The Council requested the City Attorney research this question of the City's responsibility to relocate residents. Councilman Schneider stated the resolution states the Council goes on reaord in favor of the bill to create a first right to purchase for manufactured home park residents, however, he would prePer it be amended to state the City goes on record in support of the concept of a first right to purchase for manufactured home park residents. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 110-1988, as amended, by substituting the words "support of the concept of" instead of the words "favor of the bill to create". Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Ms. Rotterick stated there was legislation in 1987 proposed by APAC to protect residents of mobile home parks. She stated there is c.i(�59 FRIDLEY CITY COiINCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1988 PAGE 10 � reference in the State statute to the City's responsibility, if there is taxpayer's money involved. She stated the City would be required to hold a hearing, if there is a park closing to discuss the issues and help determine the park owner's and developer's responsibility. She stated their group argued aqainst the City being involved in this legislation. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVING THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF AECEMBER 7, 1988: A. CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR P.S. #88-02. NORTHCO, BEING A REPLAT OF TRACTS A AND B. REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 6, AND TRACT B, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 78, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 500 73RD AVENUE N.E.. BY FRIDLEY BUSINESS CENTER PARTNERSHIP• MOTION by Councilman Schneider to set the public hearing on this preliminary plat for January 9, 1989. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of December 7, 1988. Seconded by Counoilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Counoilman Billings stated he wanted the Planning Commission to know the Council is aware of their concerns regarding the light rail transit system. 3. CONSIDERATION OF A VARIANCE. VAR #88-26, TO REDUCE THE FRONT YARD SETBACK FROM A STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ABUTTTNG A RESIDENTIAL STREET FROM 100 FEET TO 47.9 FEET TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING BUILDING. 6536 MAIN STREET N.E..BY STYLMARK• MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to grant variance, VAR #$8-z6, with the following stipulations: (1) the addition be architecturally compatible with the existing building; (2) the applicant shall submit a landscape plan to the City staff for review and approval prior to the building permit issuance. The plan shall increase the existing parking lot screening from public right-of-way. Landscaping to be installed by June 1, 1989; (3) prior to building permit issuance, Stylmark shall submit a site plan which would delineate a 21 stall parking lot for future use ' if a shortage of stalls occurs and is deemed necessary by the City; and (4) future building expansion shall occur to the north to minimize the need for future variances on the south side. Seconded �b(f�CD FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1988 PAGE 11 ' by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH HEALTH PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT RESOURCES. INC. FOR SENIOR HOUSING STUDY AND SURVEY• Ms. Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator, stated the total contract amount will not exceed $12,OOOa MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the contract with Health Planning and Management Resources, Inc. £or a Senior Housing Study and Survey. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 5. CONSIDERATION OF AN EXTENSION OF STREET VACATION AGREEMENT WITH TARGET WAREHOUSE: Mr. Robertson, Community Development Director, stated in 1984, Target acquired a 54 acre parcel on Highway 65, between 71st Avenue and 73rd Avenue, for expansion. He stated the project has been delayed and the four year street relocation agreement approved by the City and Target on January 21, 1985 needs to be extended one ' year. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to approve the extension and first amendment of the street relocation agreement with Target. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 6. CONSIDERATION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RECYCLE MINNESOTA RESOURCES FOR 715T AVENUE AND UNIVERSITY AVENUEo Mr. Robertson, Community Development Director, stated �[his is a renewal of a lease agreement with Recycle Minnesota Resources. He stated the two significant additions to this agreement is that the City allow RMR to construct a small storage area to the east of the existing structure and the City work to improve security at the site by installing additional fencing at the south end. Mr. Robertson stated Recycle Minnesota Resources has performed well under the previous agreement and it is staff's recommendation this agreement be approved for November 1, 1988 through November 1, 1991. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve this lease agreement for the period November 1, 1988 through November 1, 1991 with Recycle Minnesota Resources. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a � voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. L J , , ��1€i� FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1988 PAGE 12 Councilwoman Jorgenson questioned items to be stored at our recycling site. She also stated she did have a concern as she thought the composite site was closed early this year. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 112-1988 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE DECLARATION OF TRUST OF THE I.C.M.A. RETIREMENT TRUST: Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated the i.C.M.A. must abide by Securities and Exchange Commission rules and all members who contribute funds to I.C.M.A. must become part of their trust. He stated if the City does not adopt this resolution to become part of their trust, it would cause the I.C.M.A. 457 Plan to be terminated and all funds would be returned at that time and taxable to all participating employees. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to adopt Resolution No. 112-1988. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Councilman Billings asked if this creates any liability on the part of the City if something happens to the funds. Mr. Newman, Assistant City Attorney, stated the liability will be with the trustee and investment advisors. He stated simply because the City has a right to vote, he cannot imagine a liability. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 113-1988 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF 52,000 FROM THE EMERGENCY RESERVE TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 113-1988. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 114-1988 APPROVING THE CONDEMNATION OF LOT 2. BLOCK_1, AUS ADDITION, F�R DEVELOPMENT AND USE AS A SATELLITE FIRE STATION• Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated it is proposed that a parcel of property at 77th Way and East River Road be purchased for construction of a second satellite fire station. He stated staff has been negotiating with the owner of the property in attempting to reach an agreement for this purchase. Fie stated the property is vacant and is zoned for multiple dwellings. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 114-1988. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motian carried unanimously. 1 � � � �i��i,'��' FRI�LEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1988 PAGE 13 10. CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 FOR LANDSCAPING, IRRIGATION AND LIGHTING PROJECT NO. 168: Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated this is a change order for the Lake Pointe Project. He stated the Housing and Redevelopment Authority has approved it and would recommend Council approve the change order. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve Change Order No. 6 for the Lake Pointe Project in the amount of $14,950 with Minnesota Valley Landscape, Inc. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 11. RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ARTICULATED RUBBER-TIRED TRACTOR LOADER: MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to receive the bids for the four- wheel drive articulated rubber-tired tractor loader: PI.ANI-IOLDER Case Power & Equip. Carlson Lake State Equip. Ziegler, Inc. BID AMOUNT $72,661.00 $83,785.00 $97,672.00 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated three bids were received for this tractor loader. He stated Case Power and Equipment was the low bidder and the basic bid price plus accessories and optional guaranteed five year maintenance plan would total $74,591. He stated the trade-in allowance for the City's 1975 Ford loader is $10,000 or a net cost of $64,591. Mr. Flora stated $60,500 was budqeted to purchase this equipment and would recommend the low bid be accepted with the accessories and guarantee and that $4,091 be transferred from the Capital Improvement Fund to cover the cost. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to award the bid for the tractor loader to the low bidder, Case Power and Equipment, in the amount of $64,591 ($72,661 bid plus accessories and five year maintenance plan, less $10,0D0 trade-in allowance) and authorize the transfer of $4,091 from the Capital Improvement Fund to cover the cost of this tractor loader. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ' �[a�i3 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19. 1988 PAGE 14 12. RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR STREET SWEEPER: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the bids for the street sweeper: PLANHOLDER MacQueen Equipment, Inc. Eddy-Walker Equip. Co. BID AMOUNT $49,325.00 $56,325.00 Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated two bids were received for this street sweeper. He stated MacQueen Equipment Company was the low bidder. He stated the basic bid price for a 1978 Elgin (rebuilt 1988-1989) is $60,825 and the trade-in allowance on the City's 1971 Elgin is $11,500 for a net cost of $49,325. Mr. Flora stated MacQueen Equipment has offered an optional bid for a similar demonstrator unit with 1,000 miles for $2,000 less or a net cost Of $47,325. ' Mr. Flora stated it is recommended the low bid be accepted from MacQueen Equipment Company for the demonstrator unit with 1,000 miles for $47,325. He stated $40,000 was budgeted to purchase this equipment and would recommend $7,325 be transferred from the Capital Improvement Fund. MOTION by Councilman Billings to award the bid for the street sweeper to the low bidder, MacQueen Equipment Company, for a total of $47,325 and authorize the transfer of $7,325 from the Capital Improvement Fund to cover the cost. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 115-1988 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF WELLS NO. 6, 8, AND 11, PROJECT NO. 186: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 115-1988. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 116-1988 OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN EMPLOYMENT: Mr. Bill Hunt, Assistant to the City Manager, stated in 1988, the Legislature passed an amendment to the Human Rights Act which , required cities with over ten employees to submit an affirmative action program to the State Department of Human Rights. He stated failure to comply with this provision could result in loss of �ta�� FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1988 PAGE 15 ' revenue to the City from contracts with the State. Mr. Hunt stated the deadline for submitting this program wa5 December 1, 1988 so a draft proposal was submitted to the Commissioner of Human Rights in order to comply with this deadline. He stated a copy of this Affirmative Action Plan has been submitted to the Council and action is required on this resolution authorizing the implementation of the Affirmative Action Program. MoTION by Councilman Eitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 116-1988. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 15. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED "PERSONNEL" BY ADDING SECTION 3.12, EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION: MOTIOPI by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 117-1988 AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL PAY RATES � WITHIN THE MAINTENANCE I CLASSIFICATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES: Mr. Hunt, Assistant to the City Manager, stated this is a technical adjustment. He stated there is a technicality in the contract with the maintenance workers that allows the creation of additional pay rates within the Maintenance I ranqe. He stated these laborers are in the City's compensation and classification plan, but negotiated labor agreements take precedence over the City's plan. Mr. Hunt stated personnel in the Maintenance I classification start at a rate higher than the City's minimum rate, but after 18 months, they are paid less than other employees in Grade D. He stated this is an attempt to bring the Maintenance I classification to the level of ather employees in that same pay classification. MoTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 117-1988. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 17. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR 1989: Mr. Hunt, Assistant to the City Manager, stated there are three employees who are under contract with the City due to special circumstances where funding comes from special or outside sources. ' He stated these positions are the Senior Citizen Program Coordinator, the Planning Assistant, and the Housing Specialist. Mr. Hunt stated, in addition to these three persons, the City also c�C�%5 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMSER 19, 1988 PAGE 16 ' employs an independent contractor as a Construction Estimator and Inspector for the City who is paid a set fee and an Electrical Inspector who receives a certain percentage of the fees collected from inspections. Mr. Hunt stated staff is also recommending approval of three new authorized positions, Code Enforcement/Planning Assistant, Neighborhood Watch Specialist and Personnel Technician. Councilman Schneider stated in these contracts the increase is over 4$. Mr. Hunt stated the salary for the Senior Citizen Program Coordinator was based on salaries paid for similar positions and �he salaries for the other two positions were based on the comparable worth study. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked why one did not have any health benefits. Mr. Hunt stated the Senior Citizen Program Coordinator opted not to take benefits and to receive more in salary. MOTION by Councilman Billings to approve the three employment contracts with Connie Thompson, Elizabeth Campbell, and Patricia Wolfe. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ' MOTION by Councilman Billings to approve the contract for services with Jon Thompson. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to approve the three new authorized positions of Code Enforcement/Planning Assistant, Neighborhood Watch Specialist and Personnel Technician. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Schneider stated if there are to be any more changes and adding new positions, he would like to see the fiscal impact and not consider one at a time. Mr. Burns stated he would agree and if there are any additional changes, they would be presented as part of a package. 18. APPOINTMENTS: CITY EMPLOYEES: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the following appointments by the City Manager: � � � � �(.r�6. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19. 1988 PAGE 17 NAME STARTING POSITION SALARY Michael Larson Assistant Liquor $21,144.83 Store Manager per year (Exempt Range 2) James Saefke Maintenance III Gerald Long Kim Herrmann Susan Irber Jill Hinnekamp Operations & Maintenance Specialist Maintenance II Personnel Technician (Exempt Range 4) Office Assistant (NOn-exerapt Grade D) STARTING DATE REPLACES Jan. 1, Promotion & 1989 reclassi- fication $12.98 per Jan. 1, hour 1989 ($2,249.87 per month) $12.72 per Jan. 1, hour 1989 ($2,204.80 per month) $12.46 per Jan. 1, hour 1989 ($2,159.73 per month) $25,756.08 Jan. 1, per year 1989 $8.73 per hour ($1,512.36 per month) Jan. 7, 1989 Promotion & reclassi- fication Promotion & reclassi- fication Promotion & reclassi- fication New authorized position Susan M. Clausen Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 19. CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING MINUTES OF THE CATV ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 1988: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the minutes the Cable Television Commission meeting of November 17, 1988. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion aarried unanimously. 20. CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING MINUTES OF THE CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 1988: MoTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the minutes of the Charter Commission meeting of October 24, 1988. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 21. CLAIMS: ' ' � t�'f3fi s FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19. 1988 PAGE 18 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize payment of Claims No. 24004 through 24115. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 22. LICENSES: MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson 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 declared the motion carried unanimously. 23. ESTIMATES: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the estimates as submitted: Aerrick & Newman, P.A. 6401 University Ave. N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 For Services Rendered as City Attorney Foz the Month of November, 1988. .... Smith, Juster, Feikema, Malmon & Haskvitz 6401 University Ave. N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 For Services Rendered as City Prosecutor For the Month of August, 1988. ...... Civic Center Remodeling Through November 30, 1988 SEVCON, Inc. Route l, Box 330 Cokato, MN 55321 $ 3,825.15 $ 8,722.50 $335,424.00 Moore Lake West Basin Aerator Project No. 184 FINAL ESTIMATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,321.40 C.S. McCrossan, P.O. Box 1240 Maple Grove, MN Inc. 55369 Street Improvement Projeot No. ST. 1988 - 1& 2 Estimate No. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $290,088.04 ��(� �� FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1988 PAGE 19 1 Minnesota Valley Landscape, Inc. 9700 Bush Lake Road Minneapolis, MN 55438 Landscaping, Irrigation & Lighting Project #168 Estimate No. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 45, 671. 68 Volk Sewer & Water 8909 Bass Creek Court Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 Water, Sanitary & Storm Sewer Project No. 183 Estimate No. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 9,852,45 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. AA70URNMENT' MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of December 19, 1988 adjourned at 9:52 � p.m. Respectfully submitted, � ..-���.�- �.��� �.�,�'r,��� _ ��-�`� � Carole Haddad William J. Nee Secretary to the City Council Mayor Approved: �