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03/26/1990 - 00006442�� THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLE CITY COUNCIL OF � MARCH 26, 1990 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7:37 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, Councilman Billings, Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilman Schneider and Councilwoman Jorgenson MEMBERS ABSENT: None PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION: FAIR HOUSING MONTH - APRIL. 1990: Mayor Nee issued a proclamation proclaiming the month of April, 1990 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Fridley. Ae urged £ellow citizens to join with the Anoka County Community Housing Resource � Board and the Anoka County Association of Realtors in this observance by taking an active part in programs sponsored by these two organizations in making Fridley a better place to live and work. Mr. Don Weeding, representing the Anoka County Association of Realtors, accepted this proclamation and extended his rhanks to Mayor Nee and members of the Council. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: COUNCIL MEETING, MARCH 12. 1990: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: MOTION by Councilman Billings to adopt the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. IIpon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 26, 1990 YAGE 2 OPEN FORUM. VISITORS: There was no response business. OLD BUSINESS• 8r from the audience under this item of 1. ORDINANCE NO. 945 ADOPTING NEW CHAPTER 407, ENTITLED, "EXCAVATIONS IN PUBLIC STREETS, RIGHT-OF-WAYS AND EASEMENTS": Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated at the last Council meeting on March 12, 1990, this ordinance received a first reading and certain changes were requested. He stated the ordinance incorporates the recommended changes and includes excavations in the boulevard within the right-of-way or easement area, as well as requiring a separate permit for cuts in front of each property. He stated a letter of credit was also included as an authorized security form and the permit fee was raised to $110.00. Mr. Flora stated the purpose of the ordinance is to provide a means for controlling utility cuts in City streets and right-of-ways to make sure the proper patches are installed and, further, to provide security for one year in the event repairs are not satisfactory. � Mr. Jerry Otto, representing U.S. West Communications, stated his first concern is the definition of a cut. He stated the type of excavation they perform is usually for maintenance purposes or new construction which could involve very extensive trenching. He also was concerned about emergency repairs and the fee for re-opening of a cut. Mr. Otto stated they would also like a six month notification when the City plans street improvements where paving or resurfacing is involved. He also stated another concern is the whole permit process and if excavations would be handled on a project basis. Mr. Otto also pointed out the Gopher State One Call system is not a U.S. West program, but a State program. � Mr. Flora stated this ordinance cuts into a street. He stated as would probably be addressed as street cuts associated with it. an administrative policy issue. review the project and determine project. is written primarily for utility far as cable being installed, it one project, unless there were He felt this could be handled as Mr. Flora stated staff would the fee based on the particular Councilman Schneider questioned the emergenay issue and if the intent was to charge $1,000. Mr. Flora stated there would be the permit fee, however, the additional $1,000 would not apply in an emergency situation. �u RI LEY I Y COIIN IL MEETINQ OF MARCH 26 1990 PAGE 3 � Mayor Nee stated the City wants to recover its costs involved with these excavations and there has been some discussion regarding the project concept. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated the ordinance does not specifically address this problem. He stated often administrative policies or regulations are adopted with the ordinance or a section could be added to cover the project concept. Mr. Otto stated he would be willing to participate in any way in the verbiage for an administrative policy. Mr. Larry Benson, Community Services Manager, Northern States Power, stated NSP was concerned about any increased costs of conducting business in the City. He stated he has addressed these concerns in a letter to the Council and would be happy to answer any questions. Councilman Schneider stated the structure of government has changed in the last several years and seems to be moving towards a user fee. He stated, in his opinion, the City is subsidizing utilities and taxpayers are paying for the City staff to conduct the inspections and maintain the data base. � Mr. Benson stated he also would like to participate in addressing the fee for trenching. Mr. Herrick suggested those persons who have an interest in the City's administrative policy should address a letter to the City with their suggestions which would be reviewed to determine how they may be incorporated in such a policy. Ms. Miggie Cramblit, attorney for Minnegasco, stated they would like a breakdown of the permit fee. She stated Minnegasco has not filed for a rate increase since 1982 and tries to manage their costs to keep the rates low. She stated if they have increased expenses, such as permit fees, they would ultimately be passed along to the rate payers. Ms. Cramblit stated their request for a breakdown of the fee is to understand the City's costs. She requested the Council postpone the second reading of this ordinance to incorporate some of the changes that have been suggested. MOTION by Councilman Billings to waive the reading and adopt Ordinance No. 945 on the second reading and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to amend Section 407.1�, line 5, by changing thirty days to six months. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. � Councilman Billings asked if the six-month period was acceptable to the Public Works Director. � � L .I FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 26, 1990 PAGB 4 Mr. Flora stated he did not see a problem sendinq a letter as early as six months in advance of the street improvements, but detailed plans would not be available. He stated he would, however, prefer a 120 day notification. Councilman Schneider asked Mr. Otto if a 120 day notice would be satisfactory. Mr. Otto stated he would prefer the six-month notification, but 120 days notice would be better than three months. Councilman Schneider, with permission of his seconder, Councilwoman Jorgenson, moved to amend the above motion by changing thirty days to 120 days under Section 407.10, line 5. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated Minnegasco is trying to keep their rates as low as possible and the City is trying to keep the taxes as low as possible. She stated the City is not trying to penalize the utility companies, but cuts are being made in State aid and the City has to recoup some of the costs associated with these excavations. Councilwoman Jorgenson felt the utility companies will experience similar fees in other communities as they struggle to maintain their tax base. She thanked everyone for coming this evening and for their input. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MAIN MOTION FOR ADOPTION OF THIS ORDINANCE, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 2. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMISSIONS: MOTION by Councilman Billings to re-appoint the following persons to City Commissions for terms which will expire April 1, 1993: APPEALS COMMISSION: Kenneth Vos Larry Kuechle HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION: Susan Sherek PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: John Gargaro CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION: Ralph Stouffer Burt Weaver 8� �� FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 26 1990 PAGE 5 � POL CE COMMISSION: Tim Breider Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Schneider asked that this item be placed on the Council's agenda for the next regular meeting for the seats that are still vacant. NEW BUSINE$S• 3. RESOLUTION NO. 25-1990 PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES; Councilman Billings stated this resolution would provide that prevailing wages be paid, in accordance with the prevailing wage rate, for all work performed on any project exceeding $15,000 or any project financed by funds obtained by bonds issued by the City, including industrial revenue and housing revenue bonds, and all projects financed by tax increment financing. He stated this resolution settles an uneasiness that many of the citizens have in the development process. � Councilman Billings stated the City has an obligation to insure that subsidized projects are good quality and that the workers are paid the prevailing wage. He stated if you do not have prevailing wage, there is not an even base for the contractors to bid. He stated in order for a contractor to bid low on a job, people are brought in who are untrained and under an apprenticeship program. He felt that the City is the one paying for the apprenticeship which is less than the best. He stated he has requested prevailing wages be paid on any projects that involve City funds. Councilman Billinqs stated there was an incident several years ago where tax increment financing was being used at the Springbrook Apartments and workers were from another state. He stated prevailing wages do not guarantee this would not happen, but it probaialy would reduce such incidents. He felt workers from other states do nothing to stimulate the economy of Fridley or the State of Minnesota. MOTION by Councilman Billings to adopt Resolution No. 25-1990. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Councilman Schneider asked Councilman Billings about the cost analysis he conducted. � Councilman Billings stated there was a memo in 1988 from the Attorney General's Office indicating they felt that whenever State funds are involved in a City project, prevailing wages must be 9x FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF MARCH 26, 1990 PAGE 6 ' paid. He stated after receiving this memo, he requested staff to provide a list of some of the projects completed between 1985 to 1988. He stated in reviewing those projects, twenty contractors who were low bidders, out of a total of 29 contractors, were paying prevailing wages. He further stated that of the other nine remaining contractors, five were also paying prevailing wages. Councilman Billings stated the difference between the low bidder not paying prevailing wages and what it would cost to have a contractor paying prevailing wage is just over a half of one peraent of the cost. Mayor Nee asked how this would affect the bids that are now out. Councilman Billings stated there are several projects that have gone to bid. Ae stated the water tower bid contains an alternate bid for prevailing wage. He stated this resolution for prevailing wages could be effective for projects let after May 1, 1990. Mr. Flora felt it would be possible to let the contracts for bids that are now out before May 1, 1990. MOTION by Councilman Billings to amend the resolution to make the payment of prevailing wages effective on projects let after May 1, 1990. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all � voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MOTION FOR ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION, Councilman Billings, Councilwoman Jorgenson and Councilman Fitzpatrick voted in favor of the motion. Mayor Nee and Councilman Schneider voted against the motion. Mayor Nee declared the motion carried by a 3 to 2 vote. 4. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7.04. 7.05, 7.07, AND 7.09 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER: Mr. Aunt, Assistant to the City Manager, stated this ordinance contains a series of amendments to the City Charter relating to the budget. He stated it basically involves the date the budget is to be submitted and published and provides for its adoption by resolution, rather than by ordinance. Councilman Schneider stated it seems any language placed in the Charter has to be amended a year later to bring it into compliance with State statutes. He wondered if the language should be such that it states it shall be in accordance with State law rather than referring to specific dates. Mr. Hamernik, Chairman of the Charter Commission, stated the Charter Commission tried to be as general as possible in � recommending these amendments and still keep the intent. He stated � � � 9� FR2DLSY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 26. 1990 PAGE 7 the dates have been moved back on the official publication and it is recommended the budget be adopted by resolution, rather than an ordinance. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION FOR ADOPTION OF THIS ORDINANCE, all voting aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Billings felt Mr. Hamernik may wish to give some information to the public on the functions of the Charter Commission. Mr. Hamernik stated the Charter is the document by which the City operates, and the City�s Charter was adopted in 1957. Iie stated the Charter Commission continually reviews the Charter for changes and amendments to update it for the best operation of the City. He stated there are 15 members of the Charter Commission who serve a four-year term and are appointed by the District Judge. 5. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 14. 1990• A. SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #90-02. TO ALLOW A DAY CARE CENTER IN 1� CHURCH. THE SAME BEING 755 73RD AVENUE N.E. iGRACE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH), BY 123-ABC LEARNING CENTER: Ms. Dacy, Planning Coordinator, stated this is a request for a special use permit to allow a day care center in a church at 755 73rd Avenue N.E. She stated the church is in an R-1 district and surrounded on the north, east, and west by R-1 zoning, with heavy industrial zoning across the street. She stated the Zoning Ordinance requires a special use permit for a day care center and requires the center be located on a collector street. She stated there is approximately two hundred parking spaces on site which provides for adequate parking. Ms. Dacy stated the center will provide day care for 29 children Monday through Friday. She stated the center will be located in the lower level of the church. She stated an exit window needs to be installed in the farthest east room and smoke detectors must also be installed. Ms. Dacy stated the petitioner has obtained a provisional license from the State to operate the day care center and they hope to have the exit window and smoke detectors installed this week. 9� , � FRIDLBY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF MARCft 26. 1440 PAGE 8 Ms. Dacy stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of this special use permit with the stipulations that (1) the center meet the requirements of the Uniform Building Code and Fire Codes and (2) that a letter from the State be submitted before this Council meeting waiving the fenced-in play area. She stated the petitioner has satisfied the second stipulation. However, the first stipulation must be met prior to operation. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to grant Special Use Permit, SP #90-02, with the following stipulations: (1) the day care center shall meet the requirements of the Uniform Building Code and Fire aodes; and (2) a letter from the State be submitted waiving the fenced-in play area. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked the petitioner if the building was sprinkled to which he answered in the affirmative. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. B. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 9, 1990, FOR A REZONING, ZOA #90-01, TO REZONE FROM R-1, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, TO C-1, LOCAL BUSINESS, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 6443 EAST RIVER ROAD N.E.. (SPUR STATIONI. BY MURPHY OIL COMPANY: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to set the public hearing on this rezoning request for April 9, 1990. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to receive the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of March 14, 1990. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 6. RECEIVE AN ITEM FROM THE MINUTES OF THE APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 6, 1990: � A. VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #90-03, TO REDUCE THE PARKING IAT SETBACK FROM ANY STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM THE REOUIRED 20 FEET TO 18.5 FEET AND 8 FEET, ON LOT 1, BIACK 4. UNIVERSITY INDUSTRIAL PARK, THE SAME BEING 8090 RANCHERS ROAD N.E. Ms. Dacy, Planning Coordinator, stated this is a request for a variance to reduce the required hard surface setback from twenty feet to 18.5 feet and eight feet to correct an existing encroachment and clear the title on Lot 1, Block 4 of the 1 University Industrial Park. She stated the parcel is zoned M-1 with M-1 zoning to the east and south, M-2 zoning to the west, and C-3 zoning to the north. � � � 9� FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETINQ OF MARCH 26, 1990 PAGE 9 Ms. Dacy stated the petitioner, Frank Schaul of Tru Machine Company, Inc., was advised by his attorney of the encroachments and he wishes to clear the title. She stated the parking area encroaches about 1-1/2 feet along the twenty-foot setback area. Ms. Dacy stated the Appeals Commission reviewed this request on March 6, and staff pointed out that if the variance was denied, there was an opportunity to correct this situation by relocating the parking spaces and removing some pavement in the area. She stated the Appeals Commission noted, however, the encroachment was not causing any safety hazard and recommended approval of the variance with no stipulations. MOTION by Councilman Billings to grant variance request, VAR #90-03 to reduce the parking lot setback from any street right-of-way from twenty feet to 18.5 feet and eight feet at 8090 Ranchers Road N.E. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR CORRIDOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT NO. 199: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the following bids for Corridor Maintenance Project No. 199: Walbon Lawn Maintenance 3225 Skycroft Drive St. Anthony, MN 55482 Greenmasters, Inc. 92 - 43rd Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 J. T. Noonan, Inc. 3601 - 48th Avenue North Brooklyn Center, NIN 55429 Talberg Lawn & Landscape 100 Wilshire Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343 $32,000.00 $42,350.00 $46,800.00 $51,175.00 Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated the low bidder was Walbon Lawn Maintenance with a bid of $32,0�0 and it is recommended the contract be awarded to them. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to award the contract for Corridor Maintenance Project No. 199 to the low bidder, Walbon Lawn Maintenance in the amount of $32,000. Seconded by Councilwoman 9� FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 26 1990 PAGE 10 � Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. S. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF TWO (21 PARK DIESEL TRACTORS AND BROOMS: Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated bids were received for two park diesel tractors and accessory equipment. He stated three equipment dealers received specifications and bid forms; however, only two bids were received. He stated Isanti Equipment, Inc. had the low base bid for the tractors only and including the accessory equipment and trade-in of the existing tractors the bid totaled $45,163.50. He stated they did not, however, submit a bid bond. Mr. Flora stated Scharber and Sons, Inc. submitted a bid bond with a base bid of $40,700 for the tractors only, less $9,400.00 for the trade-in allowance. He stated the total bid with the optional accessory equipment and trade-in of existing tractors totaled $45,925. He stated staff recommends accepting the base bid from Scharber and Sons, Inc., but not accepting the optional accessory equipment. He stated it was determined that purchasing the brooms direct from the factory and utilizing the existing wing plows would result in a savings of over $3,000. He stated the brooms can be purchased from Sweepstar Broom, Inc. for $8,600. � Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, asked if Isanti Equipment had submitted a bid bond, if it would be more economical to purchase this equipment from them. Mr. Flora stated it would be cheaper, but this bid was not considered as the bid bond was one of the requirements of the bid. Mr. Herrick stated he recalls in a recent case that failure to submit a bid bond is not critical as long as the bond is submitted within a reasonable time. Mayor Nee asked if there were some comparison done regarding prices for this equipment. Mr. Flora stated except for advertising for the bids, there was no research done on prices. Mayor Nee felt perhaps staf£ should check on prices to determine if these are competitive bids. Mr. Herrick stated if Isanti Equipment had submitted a bid bond, they would have been the low bidder. He felt staff could check on prices, but stated this is an item that has to be awarded on a competitive basis. � Mr. Flora stated several manufacturers could meet the bid specifications. 9� FRIDLEY CITY COFNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 26 1990 PAGE il � Mayor Nee felt this was a very competitive area and was surprised that not more bids were received. MOTION by Councilman Billings to table this item to the next regular meeting. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 9. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH HOWARD NEEDLES TAMMEN & BERGENDOFF (HNTB) FOR THE DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENTS TO WELL NO. 12 AND 63RD AVENUE BOOSTER STATION PROJECT NO. 204: Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated a letter contract has been received from HNTB for engineering services for design and inspection of the improvements to the 63rd Avenue Booster Station and the modifications of Well No. 12. He stated the amount for design is $17,628 and the construction inspection amounts to $9,850,8Q, for a total contract amount not to exceed $27,478.80. Mr. Flora stated in order to initiate these improvements this year to improve the water distribution within the three water zones and compliment the construction of the 1.5 MG elevated water tank, it is recommended Council authorize the contract with HNTB. � Councilman Schneider stated in reading the contract, he noted it does not contain any language regarding the accuracy of the design specifications and who bears the responsibility if they are not correct. He felt this should be included in the contract. Mr. Flora stated this language was not included in the contract. He felt, however, there would not be a problem including such a clause in this contract. Mr. Aerrick, City Attorney, stated he would work with Mr. Flora and add language to this effect before it is submitted to HNTB. Mayor Nee felt the language should be added and perhaps the item tabled so this clause could be added. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatriak to table this item to the next regular meeting. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Schneider requested that when these major items included under the Capital Improvements Plan are submitted to Council, that a copy of the appropriate page or pages of the original approved plan be submitted with the particular item circled. � � 9 �' FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF MARCH 26, 1990 PAGE 12 � 10. APPROVAL OF YARD WASTE TRANSFER CONTRACT: Ms. Dacy, Planning Coordinator, stated this is a service contract from ApTil 1, 1990, to November 30, 1990, to have Waste Management, Inc. haul leaves and grass clippings during the yard waste season. She stated it is estimated that approximately 3,000 cubic yards would be hauled from the site based on past experience. She stated the transfer cost would be $125 per load and each load contains approximately forty cubic yards at an estimated cost of approximately $9,200.00. She stated the other costs would be the City's labor in loading the leaves and grass clippings into the box, as well as any equipment needs to and from the site. Ms. Dacy stated staff recommends the Council authorize the City Manager to execute this agreement. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to authorize the City Manager to enter into this contract with Waste Management, Inc. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Councilman Billings stated Anoka County has passed legislation to collect a fee for dumping debris at Bunker Hills. He asked where Waste Management, Inc. would be hauling this yard waste. � Ms. Dacy stated she believed to Bunker Hills, but the City would not be charged. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated private haulers would be required to pay the fee, but not the City. Councilman Billings if Waste Manaqement, Inc. does the hauling of the City's yard waste, if they would be exempt. Ms. Dacy stated this has been discussed, but something could be obtained in writing. Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated he was sure a letter had come in late last week regarding this issue. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated the City will be collecting more leaves and grass clippings than last year and tax dollars will be used to dispose of this waste. She wondered how the City would insure that only Fridley xesidents are usinq the site. Ms. Dacy stated some thought has been given to hiring someone to monitor the site possibly by checking driver's licenses. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated she believed it would have to be monitored as more persons will be using the site because of the � higher cost of disposing of leaves and grass clippings. She stated on the recent recycling survey, only a small number of persons bring their yard waste to this site. � C7 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETIN(i OF MARCH 26. 1990 PAGE 13 1 Ms. Dacy stated if someone is hired to monitor the site it would add about $7,000 to the cost. Mr. Burns felt the yard waste should be monitored and some spot checking conducted to determine if there is a need for a full-time monitor. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated the hours the compost site is open may need to be extended in order to make the site more accessible. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAItEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 11. AUTHORIZ TION O TRADE 1990 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS WITH BURNS TOWNSHIP: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the trading of $39,400 in 1990 Community Development Block Grant Funds with Burns Township, with the stipulation the City will return the funds in 1991, unless the CDBG program is eliminated. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 26-1990 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND ADVERTISEMENT � FOR BIDS FOR THE FLANERY PARK SHELTER PROJECT NO. 2�6: Mr. Jack Kirk, Director of Recreation and Natural Resources, stated the Council has looked at replacing some of the outdated park shelters and appropriated funds in the Capital Improvement budget. He stated the quality of the City�s park system has been a source of pride in the community for a number of years and if something is lacking in the neighborhood parks, it is the park shelters. Mr. Kirk stated funds for a park shelter at Flanery Park were appropriated in the 1990 Capital Improvement Program budget at an estimated cost of $80,000. Ae stated this portion of the City has one of the largest concentrations of elementary and pre-school children. He stated the shelter that now exists is probably the smallest in the neighborhood parks, and certainly does not do anything to improve the appearance of the park. Mr. Kirk stated the new park shelter would serve as a warming house and playground activity area. He stated the Parks and Recreation Commission, in studying permanent park shelters, recommends a double hexagon building with restroom facilities and an open air picnic shelter. He stated this resolution, if adopted, would authorize the advertisement for bids for this park shelter at Flanery Park. � MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 26-1990. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 9� FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEE�ING OF MARCH 26, 1990 PAGE 14 ' Councilwoman Jorgenson stated vandalism seems to be an increasing problem and asked what steps were being taken to make this as vandal proof as possible. Mr. Kirk stated it is a wood building so some damage could be done. He stated the restroom facilities would not be open without supervision. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked if there would be outside access for drinking water and if a phone would be available for emergencies. Mr. Kirk stated there would be both inside and outside access for water and plans are to install a phone. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked if the park has an ice skating rink. Mr. Kirk stated there is a rink for open skating, as well as a hockey rink. He stated the current building is located right next to the hockey rink; however, the new shelter will be more in the open area. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON TAE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � 13. CLAIMS: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize payment of Claims No. 31181 through 31379. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 14. LICENSES• MOTION by Councilman Billings to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 15. ESTIMATES: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the estimates as submitted: Newquist & Ekstrum, Chartered 301 Fridley Plaza Office Bldg. 6401 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Services rendered as City Prosecuting � Attorney for the month of January, 1990. ..$ 9,036.00 � � � 1��� FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 26. 1990 PAGE 15 Keys Well Drilling 413 North Lexington Parkway St. Paul, MN 55104 Repair and Maintenance of Well No. 10, Project No. 198 (Well No. 5 is pending) FINAL ESTIMATE . . . . . . . . AEC Engineers & Designers 511 - llth Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415 1. Phase I- 3 MG Concrete Reservoir Repair Project No. 192 (Inspection Services) Partial Estimate. . . . . . . 2. 1.5 MG Concrete Reservoir Repair Project No. 193 (53rd Avenue & Johnson Street) (Inspection Services) Partial Estimate. . . . . . . . Modern Aeatinq and Air Conditioning, Inc. 2318 First Street N.E. Minneapolis, MN 55418 Firearms Range Pay Application No. 1: $ 7,425 Pay Application No. 2: $17,730 TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,328.00 . . $ 110.00 . . $ 90.00 . . . . $25,155.00 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of March 26, 1990 adjourned at 9:18 p.m. Res ectfully submitted, ,��.�,�� ��Q,, �� Carole Haddad Secretary to the City Council Approved: �\ ���i✓(�C��G,,,,�i- �'C��� William J. Nee Mayor