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01/22/1990 - 00006380oz� THE MINUTES OF THE REGOLAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF JANUARY 22, 1990 � The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7:39 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: Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman Schneider, Councilman Fitzpatrick and Councilman Billings MEMBERS AB5ENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 8, 1990: 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: � The Council requested that Resolution No. 6-1990 adopted on January 8, 1990 against approval of an application for exemption from a lawful gambling license by the Fridley Chamber of Commerce be re- considered under "Old Business" and that Item 2, Change Order No. 2 for Street Improvement Project No. ST. 1989 - 1& 2, be considered after Item 12 on the agenda. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda with the above amendments. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM. VISITORS: Mr. Roger Blohm, a representative of the North Suburban Consumer Advocates for the Handicapped, presented the updated edition of the Access Guide to Friendly Fridley. He stated this booklet is to inform the elderly and persons with physical disabilities on the accessibility to businesses, schools, and parks in Fridley. Mr. Blohm stated a special project committee, with the assistance of two consultants, Cynthia Pudewell and Diane Mutchler, developed the survey form used for the booklet and volunteers conducted on- site surveys. He stated the volunteers were trained by Marqot 1 Imdieke of the Minnesota State Council on Disability and this booklet would not have been possible without the cooperation and assistance of many persons. 025 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22. 1990 PAGE 2 Mr. Blohm stated he was a member of the Accessibility Project � Committee along with Jesse Ellingworth, Tim Moriarty, Lonnie Ronning, and Jim Williams. Mr. Blohm stated he wished to recognize the support and assistance received from the City's Human Resources Commission; members of the City staff, Bill Hunt, Steve Barg and Mike Reiland; the volunteers; and Medtronic for the cover and binding of this booklet. He extended thanks to all who had contributed their time and efforts and stated, without this support, the booklet would not have been possible. Mr. Blohm stated Fridley is the only city to have such a booklet and it would be distributed to such plaoes as the library, school districts, Village Green, the hospital, medical clinics, the VFW and American Legion. The Council felt an excellent job was done preparing this booklet and thanked Mr. Blohm for presentinq it to them. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 1989-1 (SANITARY SEWER LINE - 7570 HIGHWAY 651: MOTION by Counoilman Schneider to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared ' the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at 7:47 p.m. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated this improvement involves the installation of a sanitary sewer line at 757D Highway 65. He stated a septic tank failed on this property in 1984 and, since that time, the owners have been patching and pumping the sanitary facility to keep it operating. Mr. Flora stated the estimated cost for this improvement is $18,227.50. He stated the property owner would be assessed at the rate of $12.15 per lineal foot for a total of $8,444.25, with the remaining cost borne by the sanitary sewer fund until such time as the property is redeveloped and the cost with interest assessed back to the property. Mr. Flora stated notices were sent to all persons known to be associated with this property and they were advised of the cost of this project. He stated the improvement is necessary to provide proper sanitary sewer facilities. Councilman Schneider asked if all other commercial properties in the area were serviced by sanitary sewers. Mr. Flora answered in the affirmative. � No persons in the audience spoke regarding this proposed improvement. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22. 1990 PAGE 3 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 7:50 p.m. � L.J � OLD BUSINESS: 1.5. RECON5IDERATION OF RESOLUTION N0. 6-1990 FROM THE JANUARY 8, 1990 COUNCIL MEETING: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to reconsider the action taken on January 8, 1990 to adopt Resolution No. 6-1990 against approval o£ an application for exemption from a lawful gambling license by the Fridley Chamber of Commerce. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Billings to table this item indefinitely. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 2. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. (1989 - 1& 21 {SANITARY SEWER LINE - 7570 HIGHWAY 651: This item will be considered after Item 12 on the agenda. NEW BUSINESS• APPOINT CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITY• Mr. Steve Barg, Planning Assistant, stated the National organization on Disability is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting full participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of community life. He stated there is no cost to the City to become involved in this organization, however, cash awards are available for participating communities who demonstrate outstanding achievement. Mr. Barg requested the Council consider the appointment of Mr. Roger Blohm as the City's representative to the National organization on Disability. He stated the City, for the past several years, has not been represented in this organization. Mr. Barg stated Mr. Blohm is an excellent individual to work with and has the awareness and drive to help the disabled. MoTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to authorize the City to join the National Organization on Disability and appoint Roger Blohm, 1605 Berne Road, as the City's representative for the two year term. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Blohm stated he wants to make Fridley well-known as an excellent place to live and work. 026 02� FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 1990 PAGE 9 4. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE N0. 930 , PERTAINING TO VACATION OF A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT (GENA-RAE ADDITION): Ms. Dacy, Planning Coordinator, stated this ordinance is necessary to repeal Ordinance No. 930 which contains an incomplete legal description of the easement to be vacated in the Gena-Rae Addition. She stated Item 6 on the agenda is to consider first reading of an ordinance containing the correct leqal description. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voiae vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 5. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 936 REGARDZNG AN EASEMENT VACATIQN IN QNAWAY ADDITION: Ms. Dacy, Planning Coordinator, stated this ordinance is necessary to repeal Ordinance No. 936 which contains an incomplete legal description of the easeraent to be vacated in the Onaway Addition. She stated Item 7 on the agenda is to consider first reading of an ordinance containing the correct legal description. MoTION by Councilman Billings to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. � Upon a voice vate, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 6. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE UNDER SECTION 12.07 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS AND TO AMEND APPENDIX C OF THE CITY CODE (GENA-RAE ADDITIONI: MOTION 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. 7. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE UNDER SECTION 12.07 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS AND TO AMEND APPENDIX C OF THE CITY CODE (ONAWAY ADDITION): MOTION by Councilman Billings to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 8. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF WELL NO. 5, PROJECT N0. 198: AND ' �28 � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 1990 PAGE 5 9. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF WELL NO. 10, PROJECT NO. 198: Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated six bids were received for the repair of Wells No. 5 and No. 10. He stated the low bidder for Well No. 5 was Mark Traut Wells for $29,657 and the low bidder for Well No. 10 was Keys Well Drilling for $11,457. Mr. Flora stated it is recommended these low bids be accepted and the contracts awarded to Mark Traut Wells for Well No. 5 and Keys Well Drilling for Well No. lo. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the following bids for the repair and maintenance of Wells No. 5 and 10, Project No. 198: Bergerson-Caswell 5115 Industrial St. Maple Plain, MN Layne Minneso�.a 3147 California St. Minneapolis, MN 55418 E. H. Renner 15688 Jarvis Elk River, MN Mark Traut Wells 151 62nd Ave. St. C1oud, MN Keys Well Drilling 413 N. Lexington St. Paul, MN 55104 Thein Well Co. P. O. BoX 429 Clara City, MN Well No. 5 $35,553.60 $32,956.00 $33,939.00 $29,657.00 $34,300.00 $31,627.00 Well No. 10 $17,169.39 $12,276.90 $13,927.50 $14,311.00 $11,457.00 $15,830.00 Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MoTION by Councilman Schneider to award the contract for the repair and maintenance of Well No. 5 to the low bidder, Mark Traut Wells in the amount of $29,657. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Counailman Schneider to award the contract for the repair and maintenance of Well No. 10 to the low bidder, Keys Well � Drilling in the amount of $11,457. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. o�y FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22. 1990 PAGE 6 10. AWARD BID FOR OPTICAL SCAN VOTING EOUIPMENT: , Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated staff appreciated the Council's support for the optical scan voting equipment. He stated it appears that, without the County's support, Coon Rapids and Blaine may not be in favor of proceeding with the purchase of this equipment. He stated it is hoped that the County would make a decision in the next several days whether tihey will or will not participate. Mr. Pribyl requested the Council consider a motion to purchase the optical scan voting equipment at the low bid of $5,270 contingent upon a commitment from the other cities and Anoka County. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to authorize the purchase of the optical scan voting equipment, contingent upon the Joint Powers Agzeement and participation by other cities and Anoka County. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Councilman Schneider stated he is an employee of Unisys who submitted the bid for the equipment and, therefore, would abstain from voting on the motion. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman Billings and Mayor Nee voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Schneider abstained ' from voting on the motion. Mayor Nee declared the motion carried. 11. RESOLUTION N0. 7-1990 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. ST. 1989 - 1(SANITARY SEWER LINE1: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 7-1990. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 8-1990 QRDERING IMPRQVEMENT AND APPROVAL OF PLANS AND ORDERING COMPLETION OF STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 1989 - 1(SANITARY SEWER LINE L MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 8-1990. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 2. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. (1989 - 1& 2) (SANITARY SEWER LINE - 7570 HIGHWAY 651: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to au�horize Change Order No. 2 for Street Improvement Project No. ST. 1989 - 1& 2 in the amount of $18,227.5D for installation of a sanitary sewer line to service ' 7570 Highway 65. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 1 � ' FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANIIARY 22, 1990 PAGE 7 13. RESOLUTION N0. 9-1990 AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE SELF-INSURANCE FUND: Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated the transfer of funds into the self-insurance fund would allow the City to self-insure such items as automobile collision, miscellaneous equipment and property, and signs, as well as Worker's Compensation claims under $500. He stated with the transfer of funds into the Self-Insurance Fund, the City would be able to provide insurance premiums from the interest earnings and dividend payments and relieve some fiscal pressure on the General Fund. Mr. Pribyl stated the transfer would not be irrevocable and if the Council found a higher priority for the funds, they could be transferred. Mr. Pribyl stated the City's insurance agent, Conway Olson, did an analysis of claims unfler $500 and it was proven that the Self- Insuranoe Fund would de£initely result in savings for the City. Mr. Pribyl stated the large increase in the City's premium is due to two factors. He stated the rates increased by 15 percent and the City's experience modification went from .91 to 1.00, based on the number of claims and the dollar value of those claims. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 9-1990. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 10-1990 IN SUPPORT OF PAIRING ANOKA-RAMSEY COMMiJNITY COLLEGE WITA ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY IN A 2+ 2 HIGHER EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated the Anoka-Ramsey College Advisory Committee has requested the Council support the 2+ 2 pilot program to be considered by the State Legislature in 1990. He stated under this program, St. Cloud State University would offer course work at Anoka-Ramsey Community College leading to a four year deqree. He stated Anoka-Ramsey would provide space for classes, library facilities, counseling, and space for other student support services. Mr. Burns stated staff recommends the Council adopt this resolution. He stated the Anoka-Ramsey College Advisory Committee has also requested the Council appoint a member of the Council as liaison to the group supporting this pilot program. MOTION by Councilman Billings to adopt 12esolution No. 10-1990. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 15. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING FOR REPLAT OF LOT 2. BLOCK 1. NORTHCO BUSINESS PARK: Ms. Dacy, Planning Coordinator, stated this parcel is located soutY� of 73rd Avenue and east of the University Avenue frontage road. She stated it is about six acres in size and the petitioner is 030 �ai ERIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEET=NG QF JANUARY 22. 1940 PAGE 8 � proposing to divide the parcel into two lots. She stated the petitioner, Larsen Partnership, has advised that the lender issuing the construction loan financing required that the first phase of the project have its own legal description. Ms. Dacy stated because a public hearing is necessary for a preliminary plat, it is requested the Council establish the date of February 12 for the public hearing in order that final action could be taken in February, rather than March. She stated the typical process would have been for the Council, at its February 12 meeting, to establish the public hearing for February 26. She stated the petitioner has advised, however, according to their loan agreement, construction would occur in Maroh, 1990. MOTION by Councilman Sillings to set the public hearing date for this preliminary plat for February 12, 199D. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 16. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NORTHCO AND PRO-ENGINEERING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS: Mr. Robertson, Community Development Director, stated the City and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority need to notify the School District and the County by January 26, and publish notice by February 7, that they are going to consider expanding the HRA's ' Development Program. Ae stated this expansion would establish a short-term Economic Development Tax Increment District to assist Northco with an 18,400 square foot commercial/office building and to assist Pro-Engineering with a 24,000 square foot manufacturing plant next to Viking Chevrolet. Mr. Robertson stated a publia hearing is necessary on establishing the tax increment district and recommended this hearing be set for February 26, 1990. He stated the establishment of this district would qive the Council and HRA the options to assist these projects. He stated the Legislature is proposing to drastically change Economic Development Tax Increment Districts and, in the future, these sites may not qualify. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to set the public hearing for the establishment of the Economic Development Tax Increment District for February 26, 1990. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Billings requested that staff send out a notice, with a brief explanation of this process, to persons that would normally be affected if this were a rezoning. He s�ated he is requesting this mailing due to the fact that one of the sites has been the ' subject of some controversy in the past. Councilwoman Jorgenson requested this mailing be extended to those persons who submitted and siqned a petition against the rezoning request for the service station. ' � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANQARY 22. 1990 PAGE 9 17. AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN FOR 8100 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.• MOTION by Councilman Billings to approve the amendment to the comprehensive sign plan for 8100 University Avenue N.E. whiah would allow tenants in south-facing units to have the option of having 12 inch high gold lettering on a bronze plastic backing similar to the units facing t7niversity Avenue. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 18. CLAIMS' MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize payment of Claims No. 30219 through 30436. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 19. LICENSES: MOTION by Councilman Billings 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 votittg aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 20. ESTIMATES• MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the estimates as submitted: AEC Engineers & Designers 511 Eleventh Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415 1.5 MG Concrete Reservoir Repair Project No. 193 (Inspector) Partial Estimate No. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . $ 886.50 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADSOURNMENT• MOTION by Councilman Billings to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee deolared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of January 22, 1990 adjourned at 8:26 p.m. Re�pectfully submitted, j��-`-:-('-�- r�1 c�/.C�`��--' � Carole Haddad Secretary to the City Council Approved: -= �� > �' �,G � � � G' �, ���,��,,v William J. N Mayor 032