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08/26/1991 - 00006160� ' 1 THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF AUGUST 26, 1991 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 Councilmembers and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL• MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman Billings, Councilman Schneider and Councilman Fitzpatrick MEMBERS ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 12, 1991: MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to approve the presented. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried ADOPTION OF AGENDA: minutes as voice vote, unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: KENNETH WILKINSON, ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF: Mr. Wilkinson, Anoka County Sheriff, stated that he appreciated the opportunity to address Council this evening. He stated that his purpose for attending the meeting was to emphasize continuation of good communications between the Anoka County Sheriff's Department and the communities they serve. He stated that Council should have reoeived their annual report which outlines the activities involving the Sheriff's Department through the year. Mr. Wilkinson stated Sheriff's Department excellent. He stated the more progressive should be proud. investigation, the investiqation of most that the working relationship between the and the Fridley Police Department has been that the Fridley Police Department is one of in the State and for which the community He stated that in the area of criminal Fridley Police Department assumes the : crimes that occur in the City. He stated that the Sheriff's Department assisted with 245 cases in 1990 which was up from 176 in 1989. He stated that other areas where the � i_) Sheriff's Department has assisted are in drug enforcement, criminal ' sexual canduct cases, and death investigations. Mr. Wilkinson stated sexual assaults in the County have started to level off. He stated in 1990, there were 47 such cases investigated in Fridley, which was up from 35 the previous year. He stated drug activity is increasing in the County and cooperative efforts within the law enforcement community has had some success. He stated in 1990, there were 144 drug related arrests in the County. He stated through July, 1991, the drug unit was assigned 204 cases resulting in 100 arrests. He stated the narcotics unit worked 64 cases in the City of Fridley during 1990. He stated one case resulted in the arrest of five dealers which led to Federal indictments. He stated these parties were responsible for six pounds of cocaine a month to the metropolitan area. Mr. Wilkinson stated that another service provided by the Sheriff's Department is polygraph testing. He stated forty such tests were conducted in 1990, two of which were for Fridley. He stated that Fridley is one of the prime contributors to their jail facility and booked over fifteen percent of the people. He stated that the total booked in 1990 was over 9,600. Mr. Wilkinson stated that the County's canine unit and SWAT team are also available to serve communities. He stated that the Sheriff's Department reserve force has fifty volunteer members and � assists in the areas of accident investigations, snowmobile patrol, boat and water enforcement, and underwater recovery. Councilman Schneider asked Mr. Wilkinson to elaborate on how requests relatinq to drug enforoement were handled. � Mr. Wilkinson stated that the Police Department evaluates these requests if there is suspicion about drug operations. He stated that the East Metro Task Force shares a computer link and resources which makes it a multi-agency operation. Councilman Billings stated that Fridley was responsible for fifteen percent of the jail bookings, and he wondered how much crime lab time is used for Fridley operations. Mr. Wilkinson stated he did not have that information available this evening, but he could obtain the records. Councilman Billings asked the primary source of funding for the Sheriff's Department. He stated that his concern was, as budgets are tightened, governing bodies will be lookinq at alternative ways to meet expenses. '�� � FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 1991 PAGE 3 Mr. Wilkinson stated that the primary source oP funding is the tax base. Councilman Billings asked the number of residents in Anoka County, and Mr. Wilkinson stated about 240,000. Mr. Hill, Public Safety Director, stated that the Fridley Police Department has exoellent cooperation from the Sheriff's Department. He stated that in reply to Councilman Schneider's question, any drug complaint received is investigated and a conclusion reached. Mayor Nee thanked Mr. Wilkinson for his presentation. PUBLIC HEARING• 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING REOUEST, ZOA #91-01, BY MARK KVALHEIM OF BAILEY ENTERPRISES. INC., TO REZONE FROM R-3, GENERAL MULTIPLE DWELLING. TO C-2, GENERAL BUSINESS, ON LOT 17, BLOCK 5, AND THE SOUTH 7.3 FEET OF LOT 16. BLOCK 5. RICE CREEK PLAZA SOUTH ADDITION, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 203-205 MISSISSIPPI STREET N.E.: � MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the reading of the publio hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded bp Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at 8:D0 p.m. � Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that this was a request to rezone the east portion of an existing building at 203-205 Mississippi Street from R-3 to C-2. She stated that the property has been zoned R-3 since 1958, and at that time, the district regulations did permit an office building with a special use permit. She stated that the east portion of this building, the subject of the rezoning, was constructed in 1959 and a zero lot line was approved. She stated that the building is under two separate ownerships. Ms. Dacy stated that the owner of the east portion of the building would like to lease the building to a children's consignment shop which is a retail use and not consistent with office use. She stated that in analyzing the rezoning request three criteria needed to be evaluated. She stated that was the district use, district intent, and whether or not the parcel meets the district requirements. 5he stated that the proposed use of the consignment retailing is consistent and compatible with the proposed zoning district of C-2. She stated that the C-2 district would be compatible with the adjacent C-3 zoning district and uses. �.J ' FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 1991 PAGE 4 Ms. Dacy stated that CR-1 regulations were also reviewed, as the uses allowed under the special use permit issued in 1958 would fall under this zoning district category. She stated it should be noted that there would need to be several setback and parking variances granted in order to bring the property into comformance with the district requirements for both the CR-1 and C-2 districts. She stated that, therefore, staff is recommending denial of the rezoning request. Ms. Dacy stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning by a 3 to 2 vote, subject to the petitioner obtaining a joint parking easement from the owners of Holly Shopping Center. Mr. Mark Kvalheim, the petitioner, stated that the purpose of the rezoning is to accommodate this business owner who wishes to locate a children's consignment shop in the building. He stated that he felt this business was well-suited for this location and wondered why Council could not consider a special use permit rather than rezoning. Councilman Fitzpatrick stated that the problem is not with the � proposed use; however, once a property is rezoned the City does not have control over future uses of the building. He felt that the property owner who owns the west half of the building also had to be protected. Mr. Kvalheim stated that in past years there have been other retail operations located in the building such as carpet and furniture stores. Councilman Schneider stated it appears that no one has difficulty with the proposed use and wondered if the code should be modified to permit secondhand apparel stores in an R-3 zone. Ms. Dacy stated that staff was using the CR-1 requirements to determine what was legal in that building, and their interpretation is that secondhand consignment shops were not closely related to the uses permitted in this district. Councilman Billings felt that if the code were changed to allow secondhand clothing stores it really opens the door to more retail than just this type of business. Mr. Terry Mickley, 241 Rice Creek Terrace, stated that his concern is the traffic and parking on 2nd Street. He stated that there is already parking on 2nd Street because of the dental office. He ' stated that this is the only access for all the residents who live in the area. He asked Council to take into consideration the parking on 2nd Street so that it does not become a major problem. ' ,�� � FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 1991 PAGE 5 � Dr. Nyberg stated that he has been a tenant of the building for 25 years. He stated that he wished to go on record as being concerned that Council does not allow some unsavory business to start occupying that building. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the letter from Dr. Lapinski, 201 Mississippi Street, dated August 3, 1991 in opposition to the rezoning. Seconded by Councilman Sillings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearinq olosed at 8:28 p.m. OLD BUSINE5S• 2. ORDINANCE NO. 975 AMENDING SECTION 2.03.07 OF TAE FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER: Mr. Hunt, Assistant t4 the City Manager, stated that this Charter � amendment would change the deviation allowed in the wards from one percent to three percent. MoTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and adopt Ordinance No. 975 on the second reading and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 3. 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 C�DE - VACATION REOUEST, SAV #41-01. BY EUGENE AND JEAN HAGBERG [TABLED 8/12/91): MOTION by Councilman Billings to remove this item from the table. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and City staff to deny Vacation Request, SAV #91-01. Seconded by Counoilwoman Jorgenson. Councilman Fitzpatrick stated his one concern is that it seems to be taken for granted that people may park and store snow in this alley, and this is not a permissible use. � Mr. Gregg Herrick, representing the City Attorney's office, stated their interpretation is that it is an alley. He stated if cars are � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 1991 PAGE 6 parked and snow is stored in this alley that this should not be permitted. Ms. Jean Hagberg, 5881 2nd Street, wanted to know who decided this was an alley. Mr. Herrick stated that the fact is there have been a number of persons using the alley for ingress and egress to their property. Ms. Hagberg asked who the persons are using the alley. She stated that there is not anyone using the alley, except Mr. Measner. Councilman Billings stated it is his understanding that the previous occupants of Mr. Measner�s home were using the alley, as well as residents of the apartment building. He felt that that constitutes a number of persons. He stated that he did not know how large or small that number may be, but it is certainly more than Mr. Measner based on testimony at the Council meetings. Councilman Billings stated that he would support the motion for denial as, historically, the City has not, with very rare exceptions, vacated alleys without 100 percent agreement of the � property owners. He stated that in this particular case, there are at least two property owners that do not want the vacation, Mr. Measner and the owner of the apartment building. Ae stated that by vaoating only a portion of this alley it could conceivably create an intentional hardship for people on the south end of the block. He stated that if the north half of the alley was vacated it would certainly preclude vacation of the south half because there is a property owner in the middle of the alley that needs some type of rear yard access. He stated that out of fairness to all the property owners, he did not feel only a portion of the alley should be vacated. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: 4. PRESENTATION OF THE 1992 PRELIMINARY DRAFT BUDGET: Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated that this preliminary budget was presented in compliance with Chapter 7, Section 7.04 of the City Charter. He stated that this reflects a 0.6 percent decrease over the 1991 Sudget for all budgeted funds. He stated that the 1992 General Fund budget is slightly less than a one percent decrease, while those funds included in the Budget Resolution � reflect a 4.5 percent decrease over 1991. He stated that the tax levy in this draft budqet is at the same level as the 1991 levy. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGIIST 26, 1991 PAGE 7 ' MOTION by Councilman Sahneider to receive the 1992 Preliminary Draft Sudget. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. SET A PUSLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 18, 1991, ON THE CITY OF FRIDLEY 1992 BUDGET: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to set the public hearing on the 1992 Budget for November 18, 1991. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion oarried unanimously. MoTION by Councilman Billings to set the reconvening date on the 1992 Budget for November 25, 1991, if needed. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upan a voioe vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 65-1991 CERTIFYING "PROPOSED" TAX LEVY REQUIREMENTS FOR 1992 TO THE COUNTY OF ANOKA: Councilman Schneider asked what this levy means to the Fridley � ta�ayer. Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated that this proposed tax levy represents a zero percent increase over the 1991 levy for the City of Fridley. He stated that it is not known, however, what action will be taken by the other taxing districts. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 65-1991. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 66-1991 ADOPTING A"PROPOSED" BUDGET FOR THE FISCAI, YEAR 1992: MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to adopt Resolution No. 66-1991. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 67-1991 APPROVING A SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE OF TRUST AND A FIRST AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT RESPECTING THE CITY'S COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (FRIDLEY BIISINESS PLAZA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PROJECT L Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated that the Fridley Business Plaza Limited Partnership has requested the City consider this ' resolution for a supplemental indenture of trust which would allow them to re-market the bonds. He stated that there are conditions � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AIIGUST 26, 1991 PAGE 8 in the resolution that stipulate that the delinquent taxes should be paid. Councilman Schneider asked who would benefit by the City adopting this resolution. Mr. Pribyl stated that the bonds, as they now stand, have the possibility of defaulting, and this would be remedied. Councilman Schneider asked who would be hurt if the default occurred. Mr. Pribyl stated that the bank would pay the bondholders, and the bank would then own the project. He stated that the benefit is to attempt to create a profitable environment for that particular development. Councilman Schneider asked if the City's processing expenses would be covered. Mr. Pribyl stated that the developer has provided a$2,500 deposit for stafP's time in reviewing the document. � Mr. Richard Martins, representing the General Partner of the Limited Partnership, stated that this was a refinancing of an existing bond issue. He stated the bank that has provided the letter of credit is not willing to reissue their letter of credit. He stated that the 1990 property taxes have not been paid and neither has the first half of the 1991 taxes. He stated that there is $335,000 in cash going into the project from the owner in addition to the letter of credit. This would allow everything to be brought up to date. He stated that without refinancing this cannot proceed. Councilman Sillings asked if this, in any way, would have a negative impact on the current bondholders. Mr. Steve Rindsig, of Leonard, Street and Deinard who is serving as Bond Counsel for the developer, stated that the current bondholders are all tendering their bonds for purchase on September 1, 1991. He stated that all the current bondholders will receive all their money out of this project. He stated that on 5eptember 1, the bank will purchase all the bonds, will become the sole bondholder and allow the changes to be made in the documents. He stated that changes cannot be made without 100 percent bondholder consent. He stated that the bonds will be for a three- year, rather than a five-year period. He stated that the bonds ' will then be sold to another buyer out of the bank's hands. ,, ��� ' FRIDLEY CITY COONCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 1991 PAGE 9 Councilman Billings asked if all current bondholders are willingly participating. Mr. Rindsig stated that all those who are current bondholders were given the opportunity to hold on to their bonds. He stated that if they did nothing, in effect they sold their bonds back to the trustee. He stated that the bonds will be restructured and resold to a single bondholder, and there has been a new disclosure document prepared. Councilman Billings asked what interest rate the current bondholders have reoeived. Mr. Rindsiq stated that he believed the interest rate was 6-3/8 percent. Councilman Billings asked what a competitive interest rate was in the municipal bond and industrial revenue bond market. Ms. Cleo Rasmussen, representing Miller and Schroder stated that based on a AA-3 rate, an interest rate of 6-1/4 percent could be expected when the bonds are offered for a three-year period. � Councilman Schneider asked if the bondholders received all their money back with interest. Mr. Rindsig stated that all the interest has been paid as it has accrued. He stated that there will be a payment due on September 1, 1991. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked what would happen if Council decided not to proceed. Mr. Rindsig stated that none of the current bondholders will hold the bonds because they opted to sell them to the trustee. He stated that if Council does not adopt the resolution there may be a default of the bonds, foreclosure of the project, and the bank would become the owner of the property. Mayor Nee stated there is some indication that the taxes will be paid out of the proceeds. Mr. Rindsig stated there is new finanoing that will be used to pay back taxes so everything will be current as of September 1, 1991 with the new changes to the documents. He stated Mr. Jim O'Meara has made it clear that this would happen, and the documents will provide for payment of any back taxes due. He stated that the ' actual outstanding taxes and special assessments are about $235,000. ,�i� FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGIIST 26. 1991 PAGE 10 � MOTION by Councilman Billinqs to adopt Resolution No. 67-1991. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 9. MOTION TO APPOINT FRIDLEY RESIDENTS TO THE FRIDLEY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER TASK FORCE: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to concur with Mayor Nee's recommendation to appoint the following persons to the Fridley Senior Citizens Center Task Force: Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman Fitzpatrick, Marguerite Gilbert, Rose Totino, Corinne Prindle, Richard Storla, and John Gargaro. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee daclared the motion oarried unanimously. 10. 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 (VACATION REQUEST, SAV #91-03, BY WILLIAM PICKERINGI: MOTION by Counailman 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. 11. APPROVE COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN FOR OSBORNE CROSSINGS LQCATED AT 250 OSBORNE ROAD N.E.: Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated the Siqn Ordinance requires that multi-tenant commercial buildings must submit a comprehensive sign plan. She stated that the leasing agent for this property at 250 Osborne Road, Weis Asset Management, Inc., has submitted their plan for the Council's approval. Ms. Dacy stated that each tenant will have an individual oabinet sign which will not exceed 5 by 20 feet along the front of the building. She stated the landlords are also proposing that in addition to the wall signs centered between each tenant's lease lines that each tenant be allowed one 37 square foot wall sign placed on the southeast wall of the building. She stated that if wall signs are placed on more than one wall of the building, staff recommends that only the tenant whose space abuts the southeast wall should be allowed to have wall signage placed on this wall. 5he stated it was felt that £our 37 square foot signs may promote a cluttered appearance; however, there is no specific requirement in the sign aode preventing the proposed request. � Mr. Bob Grootwassink, representing Weis Asset Management, Inc., stated that the existing pylon sign will be used by two tenants, Pet Food Warehouse and Stone Fabrics. He stated that they have two � -, � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 1991 PAGE 11 � additional tenants on the west end of the project and are trying to give them some additional exposure on the University side of the building. He stated that they would reduce the size of the Pet Food Warehouse sign so it would not be too large but still visible. Councilman Billings asked how large a sign Pet Foods Warehouse could have on the southeast wall. Ms. Dacy stated that the maximum would be 142 square feet. Councilman Billings asked if the sign plan specifies the coloring that must be used. Ms. Dacy stated that each tenant could have their own color or lettering. Councilman Billings suggested that possibly four signs be allowed, but require that all the signs be the same color, lettering, and style. Mr. Grootwassink felt that this would be acceptable. Ms. Dacy stated that staff stands by the original recommendation, � but the effort to have consistent lettering, style, and color is desirable. MoTION by Councilman Billings to approve the Comprehensive Sign Plan for 250 Osborne Road N.E. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. MOTION by Councilman Billings to amendment the Sign Plan by adding the following language under Item II-F: These 37 square foot signs shall be limited to four signs. All four shall be of the same color background and lettering, and shall have the same style lettering. 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 MAIN MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 12. AWARD CONTRACT FOR SKYWOOD LANE WATER EXTENSION PROJECT NO. 220: MOTION by Councilman Billings to table this item to the next meeting. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 13. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 1991 - 1& 2: ' Mr. Winson, Assistant Public Works Director, stated that this change order includes the construction of the Little League parking �, � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 1991 PAGE 12 facility, extension of 3rd Street, and the widening of the parking lot for the Fridley Liquor Warehouse. MOTION by Councilman Billings to authorize Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $77,906.50 for Street Improvement Project No. ST. 1991 - 1& 2 with W.B. Miller, Inc., and direct the appropriate City officials to sign same. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that there are several large potholes in the liquor store parking lot and wondered if the HRA could participate in the patching of these potholes and repair of the parking lot. She stated that she has had numerous complaints regarding the potholes on that property. 14. APPROVAL OF 1992 SIX CITIES WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION BUDGET• Mr. Winson, Assistant Public Works Director, stated that Council � is required by the Soint Powers Agreement to approve the Six Cities Watershed Management Organization Budget for 1992. He stated that it is a minimum budget in order to keep the organization operating. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the 1992 Six Cities Watershed Management Organization Budget. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � 15. MOTION TO RESCHEDULE THE DECEMBER 16. 1991, FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO DECEMBER 9, 1991: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to reschedule the December 16, 1991 Council meeting to December 9, 1991. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 68-1991 AUTHORIZING CERTAIN POSITIONS AS PERMANENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCLUSION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF CITY ORDINANCES: Mr. Hunt, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that for a number of years the City has had temporary personnel appointed by the City Manager to meet temporary needs. He stated that over a period of years, these positions have been filled by persons working forty hours a week. Ae stated that with comparable worth staff has examined these positions, and Council gave authorization to bring these positions to comparable worth status. � FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 26. 1991 PAGE 13 Mr. Hunt stated that at the present time the incumbents of these positions are being paid comparable worth benefits except for funeral leave and tuition reimbursement. He stated that the budgeting for the education benefit would not change as a result of adopting this resolution but would rectify the status quo. He stated that in preparing this final list a number of positions were consolidated. He stated that there are a number of similar positions in the liquor operations, but pending restruoturing of the liquor store these are not being presented at this time. MOTION by Councilman Billings to adopt Resolution No. 68-1991. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Councilman Billings stated that as he understands it this is not placing any additional employees on the payroll, but these are employees who are now on the payroll and gives them the full fringe benetit package. Mr. Hunt stated that incumbents of the positions in quastion would be eligible for all benefits including funeral leave and tuition reimbursement. � UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MoTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Billings to concur with the eleven appointments to the permanent positions authorized by Resolution No. 68-1991. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 17. RESOLUTION NO. 69-1991 AUTHORIZING AN ADDITION TO THE CONTRACT OF THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOW FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Mr. Hunt, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that the City Manager is one of the few contracted employees of the City. No provision in his contract is made to exchange annual leave for cash. He stated that this resolution would allow the exchange of up to five days of accumulated annual leave for cash, similar to what is provided to other City employees. Councilman Schneider pointed out that the date of the original contract with William Burns was August 29, 1988, instead of August 29, 1991 and requested the change be made in the resolution. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 69-1991, � with the change in the original contract date from August 29, 1991 to August 29, 1988. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a ` �� � � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AOGIIST 26. 1991 PAGE 14 voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 19. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that there were no informal status reports. 2D. CLAIMS• MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to authorize payment of Claim Nos. 39018 throuqh 39225. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 21. LICENSES• MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to approve the lioenses as submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's office. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 22. ESTIMATES: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the estimates as submitted: Chemlawn Commercial Services 1156 East Highway 36 Maplewood, MN 55109 Corridor Maintenance Project No. 217 FINAL ESTIMATE . . . . . . . . Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. 200 Coon Rapids Boulevard Suite 400 Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Services Rendered as City Attorney for the Month of July, 1991. ... Newquist & Ekstrum, Chartered 301 Fridley Plaza Office Building 6401 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Services Rendered as City Prosecuting Attorney for the Month of July, 1991 � . . . $ 4,462.58 $ 6,620.50 $ 8,298.00 � � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 26, 1991 PAGE 15 Allied Blacktop 10503 - 69th Avenue North Maple Grove, MN 55369 5treet Improvement Project No. ST. 1991-10 (Sealcoat) Estimate No. 1 . . . . . . ANTB 6700 France Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55435 Inspection of the 1.5 MG Elevated Water Reservoir, Project No. 202 Partial Estimate . . . . . . . . Halvorson Construction 4227 - 165th Avenue N.S. Anoka, MN 553D4 . . . $77,095.88 $ 2,678.83 1991 Miscellaneous Concrete Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Project Estimate No. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,153.02 W.B. Miller, Ina. 16765 Nutria Street Ramsey, MN 553�3 Street Improvement Project No. ST. 1991 - 1& 2 Estimate No. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43,479.22 Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick 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 August 26, 1991 adjourned at 9:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carole Haddad Secretary to the City Council Approved: �,: William J. Nee Mayor