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01/18/1994 - 00004347� � � THE MINUTEB OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF JANUARY 18, 1994 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Nee. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nee led the Councii and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman Billings, and Councilman Schneider MEMBERS ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 3, 1994: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: PARKING PROBLEM AT MOORE LAKE APARTMENTS: Mr. David Stewart, owner of the Moore Lake Apartments, stated that he was here this evening regarding the parking problem at Moore Lake Apartments. He stated that there are 64 apartments at this complex and less than ninety parking spaces, which does not accommodate aTl the tenants. He stated that this causes substantial problems for the tenants as well as the on-site managers. He stated that the tenants cannot have visitors because there is no place to park. He stated that he wished to request the Council to lift the parking ban on Lynde Drive to ease some of these parking problems. Mr. Stewart stated that he would like to know how to proceed to get this matter on the agenda, as it is an emergency situation. He stated that they are involved in an improvement project for the apartment compiex, and the apartments are one hundred percent occupied. He felt that if the problem was not resolved, they would be losing goca tenants. Mr. Stewart stated that he met last summer with members of City staff, Barb Dacy and Steve Barg, as well as the owner of the property immediately behind the apartment complex to discuss acquiring this property; however, that did not materialize. He FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 1994 PAGE 2 � stated that the cost to upgrade this property is insurmountable, as it would need to be filled. He stated that since that time, they have been busy with the rehabilitation of the complex, and nothing further has been done in regard to the parking issue. He stated that he had asked about acquiring the single family lot behind the apartment complex, but the information he received was that it was designated for a single family home, and it would not be available. He stated that he would like to explore this possibility. Councilman Schneider asked if the parking improvements could be considered part of the rehabilitation program in the City. Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that it may be possible that tax increment financing could be used to solve the parking problem, but more study would be needed. Mr. Burns stated that he believed that staff�s interpretation of the meetings with Mr. Stewart was that the owners were not interested in purchasing any property until their remodeling was completed. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked Mr. Stewart if the parking restrictions were lifted on Lynde Drivea would property be � purchased to expand the parking? Mr. Stewart stated that he realizes there needs to be a solution to the parking problem. He felt that the owners were ready to commit to working with staff and neighboring landowners to try to solve this problem; however, there certainly are some economic limitations. Councilwoman Sorgenson asked if there was a fire designated lane. Mr. Burns stated that he understands there is no fire lane on Lynde Drive in the area they wish to use for additional parking. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that the improvements at this apartment complex have been noticed by the neighborhood, and they are flourishing under the on-site manager's direction. Mr. Stewart stated that if the parking ban is removed, it would allow time to work with the City to solve this problem. He stated that he felt the issue could be resolved. Councilman Schneider felt that perhaps parking could be allowed on the street until May 1, 1994, with the understanding that staff and the owners will work diligently to find alternative solutions. � Mr. Stewart stated that he would work with staff to solve the problem. If parking was allowed on the street until May 1, 1994, it would be satisfactory with him. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 1994 _ PAGE 3 � Mayor Nee stated that if there is no objection, a motion would be made at the end of the meeting to suspend taking action on Mr. Stewart's request. l. RECEIVE THE STATEMENT OF CANVASS FROM THE JANUARY 11, 1994 WARD 3 SPECIAL ELECTION: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the Statement of Canvass from the January 11, 1994 Ward 3 Special Election. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Nee stat�.d that this special election for the Ward 3 Council seat was won by Ann Bolkcom who received 2D3 of the 551 votes. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO ELECTED OFFICIAL: Mr. Champa, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected official, Ann Bolkcom, Councilwoman Bolkcom thanked her husband, Harry, her campaign manager, Wayne Jones, all her supporters, and her volunteer workers. She stated that she has a lot to learn, and she is looking forward to working with the Council. � PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON 1994 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG1 ALLOCATION: MOTION by Couricilwoman Jorgenson to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at 8:08 p.m. Mr. Grant Fernelius, Housing Coordinator, stated that this public hearing is to consider activities to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant Program. He stated that the County has indicated that the City should receive the same allocation as last year or about $134,400. He stated it is proposed that the funds be used as follows: $2,500 for the Senior Outreach Program; $2,500 for the Senior Home Campanion Program; $25,000 for Human Services; $103,400 for Housing Rehabilitation; and $1,000 for the County's administration fee. Mr. Fernelius stated that it is recommended that Council consider public comments at this public hearing. The actual fundinq application will be submitted at the Council meeting on February 7, � 1994. Councilman Billings stated that $3,034 needs to reallocated from the 1989 CDBG funds. He stated that it would be his suggestion that these funds be used for the Senior Outreach Worker in the City, making a total of $5,534 available for the Senior Outreach Worker. � � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 1994 PAGE 4 Ms. Hendricks, Coordinator of Senior Programs for the County and Ms. Weidmann, Senior Outreach Worker for Fridley, were present to answer any questions. No other persons in the audience spoke regarding the proposed allocation of the 1994 Community Development Block Grant Funds. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to close the public hearinga Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed at 8:12 p.m, OLD HUSINESS: 3. 1994 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS AGENCIES: AND LIST OF COMMISSION MEMBERS WHOSE TERMS EXPIRE APRIL l, 1994 AND JUNE 9. 1994 (TABLED JANUARY 3, 1994): MAYOR PRO TEM• MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenso� to nominate Councilman Schneider for Mayor Pro Tem. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ANOKA COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCILa Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that she has been the representative to the Anoka County Law Enforcement Council; however, she has a conflict with the day of ineetings and would rather not be appointed as the Representative. Ynstead, she would be willing to serve as the Alternate. She stated that she spoke with Councilman Schneider to see if he would be willing to serve as the Representative, and this is agreeable with him. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgensoh to nominate Councilman Schneider as Representative to the Anoka County Law Enforcement CounciT. There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed by Mayor Nee, and a unanimous ballot was cast for Councilman Schneider to serVe as Representative to the Anoka County Law Enforcement Council. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to nominate Counailwoman Jorgenson as Alternate to the Anoka County Law Enforcement Council. There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed by Mayor Nee, and a unanimous ballot was cast for Councilwoman Jorgenson to serve as Alternate to the Anoka County Law Enforcement Council. SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY: MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to appoint John Flora, Public Works Director, as Representative and Scott Erickson, Assistant � � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETYNG OF JANUARY 18, 1994 PAGE 5 Public Works Director, as Alternate to the Suburban Rate Authority. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to nominate Councilwoman Jorgenson as Delegate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalitiese There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed by Mayor Nee, and a unanimous ballot was cast gor Councilwoman Jorgenson to serve as Delegate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to nominate Councilwoman Bolkcom as Alternate to the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. SCHOOL DISTRICT NOS. 13 AND 14: MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to nominate Councilwoman Bolkcom as Representative to School District Nos. 13 and 14. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, aIl voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to nominate Councilman Billings as Alternate to School District Nos. 13 and 14. There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed by Mayor Nee, and a unanimous ballot was cast for Councilman Sillings to serve as Alternate to School District Nos. 13 and 14. SCHOOL DISTRICT N0. 16: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to nominate Councilman Billings as Representative to School District No. 16. There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed by Mayor Nee, and a unanimous ballot was cast for Councilman Billings to serve as Representative to School District No. 16. MOTION by Councilman Billings to nominate Councilman Schneider as Alternate to School District No. 16. There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed by Mayor Nee, and a unanimous ballot was cast for Councilman Schneider to serve as Alternate to School District No. 16. LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to nominate Councilman Billings as Representative to the Leaque of Minnesota Cities. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 1994 PAGE 6 � There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed by Mayor Nee, and a unanimous ballot was cast for Councilman Billings to serve as Representative to the League of Minnesota Cities. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to nominate Councilwoman Jorgenson as Alternate to the League of Minnesota Cities. There being no further nominations, the nominations were closed by Mayor Nee, and a unanimous ballot was cast for Councilwoman Jorgenson to serve as Alternate to the League of Minnesota Cities. NORTH METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to nominate William Hunt, Assistant to the City Manager, to serve as the City's representative to the North Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to table the Commission appointments, and to request staff to contact the members to determine if they are interested in reappointment, and submit information on attendance at Commission meetings this past year. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting � aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 4. AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE 64TH AVENUE STORM SEWER PROJECT N0. 260: (TABLED JANUARY 3, 1994): Mayor Nee removed this item from the table. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that the Council received the bids for this project at their January 3, 1994 meeting. He stated that the low bidder was Bonine Excavating, Inc. at $211,611.82. He stated that the total cost for this project is $172,715.82, which includes $19,000 for design and $41,904 for the storm sewer pipe installed on 64th Avenue. Mr. Flora stated that 41 properties will be assessed $l,DOO each for a totaY of $41,000, and the County has agreed to participate in the storm water project in the amount of $23,285. He stated that this leaves $108,430.82 to be funded by the City. Mr. Flora stated that this project is an attemp� to satisfy some of the drainage problems of this area and should alleviate the normal reoccurring rainfall complaints. He recommended that Council award the contract for this project to the low bidder, Bonine Excavating, Inc. at $111,611.82. � Councilman Schneider stated that since the original estimated cost to the City for this project was $67,000 and the cost is now $108,000, he asked if any projects currently planned would be in jeopardy. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 1994 PAGE 7 � Mr. Flora stated that based on residual projects from 1993 and the projects from 1994 through 1996, there would be a positive balance for the improvements contemplated for these years. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked i� the difference in cost was for the storm sewer pipe. Mr. Flora stated that the cost of the pipe was more than anticipated, but by re-advertising for bids five percent of the unit cost of the materials was saved. Councilman Schneider stated that he felt this project needed to be done, but his concern is that it would be unfair to eliminate other projects form the long range plan to cover this addztional cost. He stated that he is more comfortable if the City can proceed with these other pro7ects with contingency funding within the storm water fund. Mr. Flora stated that there are funds within the storm water fund to cover this project and others that were planned over the next three years which still have a positive balance. Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this project does bring the balance in the storm water fund fairly low, as revenues for this � fund are about $134,000 per year. He stated that there would not be a lot of revenue to keep doing projects of this magnitude. He stated that this is a non-budgeted item, but there are some contingency funds. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to award the contract for the 64th Avenue Storm Sewer Project No. 260 to the �ow bidder, Bonine Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $111,611.82. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Councilman Billings stated that if this project proceeds, $108,000 will be taken out of the Five Xear Capital Improvement Plan which was a contingency for increased costs for proposed projects in this plan. He stated that one project in particular, Stonybrook Creek, could cost a considerable amount of money. He stated that Council should be prepared for the fact that the projects in the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan may come in over budgeto and funds may have to be transferred from the General Fund. He stated that it is his understanding that Council does not want to eliminate any projects in the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan for the sake of this project. Councilman Schneider stated that it would not be his intent to use other funds, but perhaps this may have to be done. � Mayor Nee indicated that his feelings were the same as Councilman Schneider's. Councilman Billings stated that he wanted to make sure the Council is cognizant of the fact that there are a number of projects that have been proposed for many years if project is brought throuqh the FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 1994 PAGE 8 � "back door," so to speak, he is very concerned other residents may have to put up with water in their back yards for a number of years. He sta�ed that if he hears Councilman Schneider and Mayor Nee clearly, that is not theiz intent, as they would support transferring funds into this storm water fund. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTIONn aTA voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Joe Nelson stated that on behalf of the neighborhood, he appreciates Council's action to proceed with this project. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 9-1994 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE YEAR 1994 (TABLED JANUARY 3, 19941: Mayor Nee removed this item from the table. Mr, Pribyl, Finance Director, stated that he has contacted ABC Newspapers regarding expanding their coverage in the City. He stated that they have advised that they have no plans to expand into Fridley and, based on that information, this resolution is presented to designate Focus News as the primary newspaper and the Star Tribune as the City's second newspaper. � Councilman Billings stated that in the last issue o£ Focus News, it was stated that Focus News is the only newspaper to qualify as the City's official newspaper and not the Star Tribune. Mr. Pribyl stated that staff researched this, and he did not know where Focus News found that they are the only newspaper that would be allowed as the official newspaper. He stated that any newspaper with general circulation can be the official newspaper for publications of the Citye Councilman Billings stated that he moved to table this item at the last Council meeting and requested staff to determine if another publication was interested in serving Fridley. He stated that he received a call from the editor of Focus News, and he chose not to return that call because of a quote which may go into Focus News. He stated that there was information in Focus News regarding the election in Ward 3 which indicated that all the voters in the City were allowed to vote. This was confusing for many of the residents, as only the voters in Ward 3 could vote in this special election. Councilman Billings stated that it seems Focus News articles have been more sensationalistic rather than presenting the facts. He stated that it is a situation where the current editorial staff feels they are trying to create the news rather than reporting the ' news. He stated that he does not like it when a newspaper presents information that makes it seem like this Council is non-responsive to the voters of the City. He stated that he resents the fact that it is the only newspaper in the City with reasonable rates for the City's publishing, and he regrets he has to be part of a newspaper that sensationalizes the news. � � �I FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 1994 PAGE 9 Councilman Billings stated that an example was when Mr. Paquin was in to speak with the Council regarding a problem in his neighborhood. He stated that Focus News in their next issue had a picture o£ the home of the resident who was creating the problem. He stated that since this article has appeared, this resident feels the City is out to get him and is now not cooperative. He stated that another example was when the Council was considering the abatement ordinance, and there was a picture of someone's home. The residents were offended that they were the center of news of the abatement hearing. Councilman Billings stated that Doug Erickson was a good reporter and presented the facts. He stated that he also enjoyed Ross Daly's column, It is amazing how a change of an editor can change the perspective of a news organization. Mr. Meade, editor of Focus News, stated to Councilman Billings that if he had a problem to call him. He stated that the City has a newsletter and can put what they want in the newsletter. He stated that if it wasn't for the article he did on the nuisance ordinance, the City would not have had anyone at the meeting. He stated that he writes the stories as he sees them. Mr. Meade stated that he called Councilman Billings because he wanted to talk to him personally. He stated that he feels he is a good editor. If anyone has a problem, they should talk to him about it. He stated that he has heard nothing from any of the City staff. He stated that Councilman Billings has his opinion as to what a newspaper should be, and he has his opinion but keeps it to himself. He stated that he does not like sensational articles. Mr, Meade stated that the first priority in selecting a newspaper is that it has �o have an office based in Fridley. He stated that if anyone has a problem they should call and talk to him about it. Councilman Billings stated that he did not contact Mr. Meade, as he feared what the quote would be in the newspaper after a conversation with him. He stated that there have been numerous articles in Focus News where the facts were not correct. Councilman Billings stated that if Mr. Meade can honestly say there was no intent of the box article to indicate he was wrong in tabling this issue, he apologizes. He stated that this is where he chooses to make his statements. He does not consider himself wrong in responding to the questions and facts before the Council. Mayor Nee stated that the item before the Council is an advertising issue. There is a strict line that should be drawn between the editorial group and advertising group. He stated that he does not agree with the statement that the newspaper chosen by the City has to have an office in Fridley. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to adopt Resolution No. 9-1994. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman Schneider, Mayor Nee, and Councilwoman FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SANUARY 18. 1994 PAGE 10 � Bolkcom voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Billings voted against the motione Mayor Nee declared the motion carried, Mr. Richard Roberts, publisher oi Focus News, thanked the Council for their vote. He stated that he felt he needed to respond. He stated that they are not a sensationalist paper. He stated that they are trying very hard to build readership so that the items before the Council are read by the people. He stated he feels that Focus News does a very good job in finding the interesting items that happen at Council meetings and bringing them farward so that the people who don't view the Council meetings on television or come to the meetings know what is happening. He stated that everything that happens at Council meetings is not newsworthy. He stated that you have to be careful when news organizations are called sensationalists. He stated that he takes it very personally when people are disgruntled with Focus News, and he has worked three long years to get the newspaper where it is now. He stated that he would welcome talking to Councilman Billings, as there has not been a person he has not learned from, and the door is open. He stated that, hopefully, they can become better, and the Council also become better because of them. 6. RESCHEDIILE PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 AND SECTION 4.04 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER: � MOTION by Councilman Schneider to reschedule this public hearing for February 7, 1994. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 7. RESCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to reschedule this public hearing for February 7, 1994. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS• 8. APPOINTMENTS: CITY EMPLOYEES: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the first appointment is a promotional appointment for Mary Smzth as Appraiser for the Citya He stated that Ms. Smith was hired in August, 1987 as a part-time Special Assessment/Utility Billing Clerk and became an Assessment Clerk in January, 1990. He stated that she successfully completed course work and was awarded the Certified Minnesota Assessor � Designation. In January, 1992 she became an Assessment Clerk/ Appraiser Assistant. Mr. Burns stated that he was pleased to recommend Mary Smith for appointment as Appraiser Por the City. L__J � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 1994 PAGE 11 Mr. Burns stated that the next appointment is Gregory Salo as Patrol Officer. He stated that Mr. Salo has lived in Fridley all his life and attended public schools in Fridley. He stated that Greg attended Anoka-Ramsey Community College and North Hennepin Community College and completed the police officer skills component at Alexandria Techniaal Institute. Mr. Burns stated that Greg has been a volunteer and paid employee for the City at Springbrook Nature Center and a Community Service Officer for the Polioe Department. He stated that he also worked as a security officer at Northtown Mall and has been involved with the Fridley Police Explorer Post since 1989. He is currently an associate advisor to the post. Mr. Burns stated that he was pleased to recommend Greg Salo for appointment as Patrol Officer. Mr. Burns stated that the final appointment is Jeffrey Smith as Patrol Officer. He stated that Mr. Smith was raised in St. Paul and attended private schools. He stated that he received his AA degree from Lakewood Community College and completed the police officer skills component at Alexandria Technical Institufe. He stated that Jeff worked for the Minnesota Zoological Gardens and also worked part-time for American Security, United Parcel, and Host international. Mr. Burns stated tha� he was pleased to recommend 7eff Smith for appointment as Patrol Officer. MOTION by Coun�ilwoman Jorgenson to concur with the following appointments by the City Manager: Name Position Mary Appraiser Smith Non- Exempt Greqory 5alo Seffrey Smith Patrol Officer Non- Exempt Patrol Officer Non- ExemFt Starting Salarv $17.58 per hour $3,047.20 per month $2,121.00 per month (1993 rate) $2,121.00 per month 1993) rate) Starting Date Jan, l, 1994 Jan. 19, 1994 Jan. 19, 1994 Replaces Jeffrey ,Nienaber Todd Mitchell New Hire Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 1994 PAGE 12 � 8A. PRESENTATION BY COUNTY COMMISSIONER, JAMES KORDIAK RE: WASTE MANAGEMENT FEES• Anoka Coun�y Commissioner James Kordiak stated tha� he was here this evening to discuss the service �ee which will appear on the property tax statements in 1994. He stated that about three years ago a$3 million garbage facility was constructed, and additional funds were expended to update the burning facility. He stated that this is a state-of-the-art facility which was mandated by the State Legislature and provides one of the fastest methods to handle the waste. Commissioner Kordiak stated that this facility was operating very successfully for three years; however, there has been a problem in the past year or so. He stated that all of Anoka County°s waste is hauled to this facility at Elk River and is funded by the charges for dumping waste at the plant. He stated that recently haulers grefer to haul their waste to another state, as it is less costly, and this has had a serious effect on the County's facility. He stated that because it is necessary to continue operations at this plant, the County had to look for a solution and, therefore, are adding a service fee to the property tax statements. Mr. Tinklenberg, Deputy County Administrator, reviewed the costs � for property owners in Anoka County. He presented a chart showing that owners of single family homes would pay $36.09 per year; mobile home park owners would pay $28.87 per pad, and apartment complex owners would pay $23.46 per apartment. He stated that non- residential categories are based on values as follows: $25,000- $200,000, $79.97 per year; $200,001-$500,000, $259.72 per year; $500,001-$1,000,000, $584.21 per year, and over $1,000,000, $2,047.71 per year. Commissioner Kordiak stated that the County would be reviewing the rates in the months ahead, as this is a new system for the County. He stated that he believed this is a good solution, and the end result is that the hauler will be saving $28 for every ton of waste hauled to the plant. He stated that trie hauler should be able to pass this saving on to the homeowner. He stated that a little over half of the funding for this facility would come from the haulers, 34 percent of the funds would come from the property owners, and the balance from other sources. Mr. Tinklenberg stated that the County Board made the decision that the users of the system would pay for it. He felt that every one of the County Commissioners would prefer the system remain as it is now, but with the court decisions that haulers could haul their waste to other states, the County has no other alternative than to find other methods of funding. � Councilman Schneider stated that it would seem it would be more expensive to load garbage on a truck and haul it away, but apparently, this is not the case. He asked why it was less costly to haul garbage to other states. � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 1994 PAGE 13 Commissioner Kordiak stated that landfill rates out of state are about $24 per ton. The County is charging $49, so a� is affordable to haul �he garbage out of state. He stated that in Wisconsin, for example, the waste is dumped in a hole but at Anoka County it is disposed of in an environmental fashion. Mr. Tinklenberg stated that if this iacility was closed it would cost each property owner between $50 and $75 per year to pay for the empty facility. Commissioner Kordiak stated that because of the laws passed by the legislature, waste cannot be dumped into the ground. He felt that with the fee, the County should be able to keep the waste in the State. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that she was happy to report that her hauler has decreased his fees. Councilman Billings asked if any action was necessary by the Council or if this was being presented as information only. Commassioner Kordiak stated that this is for information, and it is anticipated that the County will inform all taxpayers of this fee. 9. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD SERVICE CONTRACT FOR STREET SWEEPING: AND RECEIVE SIDS AND AWARD SERVICE CONTRACT FOR TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL: MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to receive the following proposals for Street Sweeping: BIDDER Allied Blacktop Clean Sweep � $59.75 per hour (labor and equipment) $69.50 per Y1our (labor and equipment) Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that two proposals were submitted £or the City's annual street sweeping. He stated that the low bid was from Allied Blacktop at $59.75 per hour. � MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize execution of the contract with Allied Blaoktop for street sweeping services at $59.75 per hour. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. , � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING QF SANUARY 18, 1994 PAGE 14 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the followinq proposals for Tree and Stump Removal: BIDDER: Outside Services Bluemel°s Tree Service Ceres Tree Service Outside Services Bluemel's Tree Service Ceres Tree Service COST• $ 30.00 $ 35s00 $ 38.88 $ 40.00 $ 50.00 $ 58.32 Outside Services $ 60.00 Bluemel's Tree Service $ 65.00 Ceres Tree Service $ 81.00 Outside Services $ 80.00 Sluemel's Tree Service $ 85.00 Ceres Tree Service $106.92 Outside Services $100.00 Sluemel°s Tree Service $1Q5.00 Ceres Tree Service $136.08 Outside Services Bluemel's Tree Service Ceres Tree Service Outside Services Bluemel's Tree Service Ceres Tree Service outside Services Bluemel's Tree Service Ceres Tree Service outside Services Bluemel's Tree Service Ceres Tree Service outside Services Bluemel's TrE2 Service Ceres Tree Ser ice $130.00 $130.00 $168.48 $160.00 $155.00 $198.72 $195.00 $190.00 $237.6D $ 30.00 $ 30.00 $ 31.20 TREE DIAMETER: D - 5.9" 6 - 7.9" � 10 - 11.9° 12 - 13.9" 14 - 15.9" 16 - 17.9" 18 to 19e9" Per 2" over 2011 $ 3.00/1" diameter (Stumps) $ 2.50/1" diameter (Stumps) $ 3.00/1" diameter (Stumps) Seconded by Councilman Billings. Ugon a voice vote, a1T voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that three proposals were received for the City's annual tree and stump removal. He stated that Outside Services of Anoka was the low bidder. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize execution of the contract for tree and stump removal services with Outside 5ervices, the low bidder. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice L � I� � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18. 1994 PAGE 15 vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 10. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR WELL REPAIR PROJECT N0. 264, WELLS NO. 1 AND 8: Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that €ive bids were received for this well repair project. He stated that the low bidder for Well No. 1 was Mark Traut Wells, Inc. at $21,975, and the low bidder for Well No. 8 was Hergerson Caswell at $15,450. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to receive the following bids for Well Aepair Project Noe 264, Wells No. 1 and 8� WELL NO. 1: BIDDER• Mark Traut Wells St. Cloud, MN 56301 Layne Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55418 Bergerson Caswell Maple Plain, MN 55359 Keys Well Drilling St. Paul, MN 55104 E.H. Renner & Sons Elk River, MN 55330 WELL NO. 8: BIDDER: Bergerson Caswell Maple Plain, MN 55359 Layne Minnesota Minneapolis, MN 55418 Mark Traut Wells St. Cloud, MN 56301 Keys Well Drilling St. Paul, Nu7 55104 E.H. Renner & Sons Elk River, MN 55330 TOTAL BID• $21,975.00 $23,679<00 $23,722.00 $24,245.00 $29,932.82 TOTAL BID: $15,450.00 $17,901.00 $18,104.50 $21,175.60 $23,306.00 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 1994 PAGE 16 MOTION by Councilman Schneider to award the contract for the repair of Well No. 1 to the low bidder, Mark Traut Wells, in the amount of $21,975.00. Seconded by Counailman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to award the contract for the repair of Well No. 8 to the low bidder, Bergerson Caswell, in the amount of $15,450.00. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 11. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR SANITARY SEWER REPAIR PROJECT N0. 263• MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the following bids for Sanitary Sewer Repair Project No. 263; BIDDER Insituform Central, Inc Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc. BASE BID $39,894.40 $45,172.00 ALT. &ID $32,899.00 $31,396.00 TOTAL BID $72,793.40 $76,565.00 Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that the base bid was for relining the sanitary sewer line on 61st Avenue where it crosses under University Avenue and the alternate bid was added for relining the section of sanitary sewer line on 61st Avenue between 6th and 7th Streets. He stated that funding for the base project is budgeted in the Five Year Capital Improvement Sanitary Sewer Fund for $65,000, and the alternate pro�ect is for 1996 at $60,000. He stated that an additional $7,934.40 would need to be allocated this year in order to line both sections of the sanitary sewer line. Mr. Flora stated that it is recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Insituform Central, Inc., for both the base and the alternate bids. Councilman Billinqs stated that the allocation proposed for this repair is $125,000, and the bid was $72,793.40. He stated that, as he understands, if the Council authorizes the additional $7,934.40, the savings would be the difference of this amount and the amount of $60,000 projected for 1996. MOTION by Councilman Billings to award the contract for the ' Sanitary Sewer Repair Project No. 263 to the low bidder, Insituform Central, Inc. in the amount of $39,894.40 for the base bid and $32,899.00 for the alternate bid for a total bid of $72,793.40. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18. 1994 PAGE 17 MOTION by Councilman Billings to authorize an additional $7,934.40 to be allocated for expenditures in 1994 that from the Sanitary Sewer Fund. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated that this action actually amends the Five Year Capital Improvement Proqram by having some of the work proposed for 1996 done in 1994. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 10-1994 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CORRIDOR MAINTENANCE PROJECT NO. 266• MOTION by Councilman Billings to adopt ReSOlution No. 10-1994. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 13. RESQLUTION NO. 11-1994 APPRQVING THE SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT ENGINE COMPANY (CLASS A PUMPER): MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 11-1994. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 14. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS: Mr. Burns, Citv Manager, stated that there were no informal status reports. 15. CLAIMS• MOTION by Councilman Billings to authorize payment of Claim Nos. 53435 through 53738. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 16. LICENSES• MOTION by CounciTwoman Jorgenson to approve the licenses as submitted anfl as on file in the License Clerk's office. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 17. ESTIMATES: MOTION by Co�ncilman Schneider to submitted: � Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. 400 Northtown Financial Plaza 200 Coon Rapids Boulevard Coon Rapids, MN 55433 approve the estimates as FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 18, 1994 PAGE 18 � Statement for Services Rendered as City Attorney for the Month o£ December, 1993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,839.55 Newquist & Ekstrum, Chartered 301 Fridley Plaza office Building 6401 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Statemen� for Services Rendered as City Prosecuting Attorney for the Month of November, 1993. . . . . . . . . . . .$11,985.15 Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimouslye 18. PARKING - LYNDE DRIVE (MOORE LAKE APARTMENTS): MOTION by Councilman Schneider to suspend the rules to allow a motion regarding parking on Lynde Drive. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize parking on the north � side of Lynde Drive until May 1, 1994, with the condition that the owners and/or managers of Moore Lake Apartments work with City staff to develop an alternative solution to the parking problems without relying on on-street parking. Further, that staff submit a written report on this progress to Council by March 15, 1994. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Councilman Billings asked what has changed now that Council should authorize parking on Lynde Drive. He stated that there obviously was a good reason for not allowing parking on the street. Councilman Schneider stated that the reason for the motion is that the owners have made a substantial investment in the property to create a better neighborhood. He stated that he is sympathetic that the owners will not be able to retain the tenants if there is not parking. He stated he trusts that Mr. Stewart is willing to work on a solution to this problem. Councilman Billings stated that because he is unable to reconstruct the circumstances that parking was not allowed on Lynde Drive, he would be willing to support the motion for temporary removal of the "no parking" signs. He stated that once May 1 comes, he will be much more concerned with whether or not parking is allowed on Lynde Drive. � Councilman Schneider stated that he shares Councilman Billings concern. If May 1, 1994 comes and the situation is exactly where it is today, then Mr. Stewart has a problem. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.