12/07/1998 - 00000327THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL
OF DECEMBER 7, 1998
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order by Mayor Jorgenson at
7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Jorgenson led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Jorgenson, Councilmember Barnette, Councilmember
Billings, Councilmember Schneider, Councilmember Bolkcom
MENIBERS ABSENT: None
PRESENTATION:
PRESENTATION TO MRS. FRIDLEY INTERNATIONAL 1999:
Mayor Jorgenson presented Ms. Vicki Lambert with a banner for her reign as Mrs. Fridley
International, 1999.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
COUNCIL MEETING — NOVEMBER 23, 1998:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the minutes of the November 23, 1998 City
Council meeting as presented in writing. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR ADMINSITRATIVE SERVICES BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND THE CENTER FOR ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT, INC. FOR THE YEARS 1996, 1997 AND 1998:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that the Center for Energy and Environment
administers the City's various housing rehabilitation programs. They are responsible for
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processing applications, verifying eligibility, conducting inspections, preparing work write-
ups, monitoring work progress and verifying that all work has been completed in a
satisfactory manner. Staff requested that Council approve three separate agreements with
CEE. The first agreement was for the 1996 through 1997 CDBG funding period. It
would allow the City to use CEE to administer the expenditure of unspent funds for that
period. The second agreement was for the 1997 through 1998 CDBG funding period,
which was not brought to Council due to an oversight. The third agreement would cover
the 1998 through 1999 CDBG funding period and allow the City to use CEE through
1999 for administration of the CDBG housing rehab grant program.
APPROVED AGREEMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BETWEEN
THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND THE CENTER FOR ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT, INC. FOR THE YEARS 1996, 1997 AND 1998.
2. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF FRIDLEY AND NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY FOR
FLUORESCENT LAMP RECYCLING:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that the City of Fridley has had a recycling agreement
with Northern States Power Company for the collection of fluorescent lamps since August
of 1997. The agreement was due to expire at the end of 1998. Since the City plans to
close the recycling center on February 1, 1999, staff asked that the NSP contract be
e�tended one additional month.
APPROVED AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF FRIDLEY AND NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY FOR
FLUORESCENT LAMP RECYCLING.
3. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF FRIDLEY AND J.R.'S APPLIANCE DISPOSAL, INC. FOR APPLIANCE
RECYCLING:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that this request was similar to the previous request.
In anticipation of the closing of the Recycling Center on February 1, 1999, staff
recommended a one-month e�tension of the appliance recycling contract with J. R.'s
Appliance Disposal, Inc.
APPROVED AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF FRIDLEY AND J.R.'S APPLIANCE DISPOSAL, INC. FOR APPLICANCE
RECYCLING.
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4. MOTION TO APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR CURBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICES:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that the City's curbside collection contract with
Waste Management expires on March 31, 1999. The City has an option of e�tending this
contract for two additional years at the current rate. However, staff recommended that
Council pursue proposals for curbside recycling services. The specifications have been
written to allow both two and three year contracts. Staff asked for quotes on a three-year
option because it is suspected that the three-year option may be necessary to spread out
the cost of new multi-unit carts.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED
ON THE REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
ITEM 15.
5. APPROVE 1999 G.LS. RANGE RIDER CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY AND PLANSIGHT, LLC:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that Fridley, along with the cities of Andover and
Columbia Heights has, for the past two years, been jointly contracting for geographic
information services with PlanSight, LLC. The arrangement has allowed all three
communities to address their GIS needs in a manner that was less expensive than any of
the three could accomplish on its own. The contract cost, $47,000 will remain the same in
1999 as it was in 1998. Fridley's portion of this cost is $15,667.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED
ON THE REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA, FOLLOWING ITEM 15.
6. APPROVE RESOLUTON NO. 97-1998 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY AND THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, FIRE
MARSHAL DIVISION, FOR FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS OF
HOTELS AND MOTELS WITHIN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, noted that with this agreement, the Fridley Fire Department
personnel will conduct fire code inspections in Fridley hotels and motels at least once
every three years. Inspections are actually conducted every year. This agreement would
be similar to the one that the City Council recently passed for the inspection of the
schools.
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 97-1998 APPROVING FIRE CODE
INSPECTION AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY.
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7. RESOLUTION NO. 98-1998 ESTABLISHING A YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
AND DETERMINING ITS MEMBERSHIP, OFFICERS, MEETINGS AND
DUTIES:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that the Youth Advisory Council would operate as a
sub-committee of the City's Human Resources Commission. Staff recommended that it be
composed of nine (9) members, representing grades six (6) through twelve (12). They
would elect their own chair and vice-chair, and would be expected to meeting monthly. It
would make recommendations it deems necessary on City Council agenda items or any
other items affecting youth in the community. It would also be charged with the
responsibility of seeking ways to improve communications between the City and students
in Fridley schools. In addition, it will be asked to develop a youth recognition program as
well as recommendations for stimulating youth interest and involvement in local
government.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED
ON THE REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA, FOLLOWING ITEM 15.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 99-1998 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO OBTAIN TWO AUTOMATED EXTERNAL
DEFRIBILLATORS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, noted that the two defibrillators would be used along with an
e�sting Police Department defibrillator and other defibrillators that the City expects to
receive from Medtronic in each of the squad cars. The presence of such defibrillators in
police units would help assure that heart attack victims receive defibrillation at the earliest
possible moment.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED
ON THE REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA, FOLLOWING ITEM 15.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 100-1998 EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE SOUTHERN
ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY CONSORTIUM JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this agreement was an e�tension of an agreement
that was approved by Council for the years 1997 and 1998. The term for the e�tended
agreement is also a two-year term that would e�tend through the year 2000.
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 100-1998, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE
SOUTHERN ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY CONSORTIUM JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT.
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10. RESOLUTION NO. 101-1998, AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN
COMPENSATION FOR SELECT FEMALE EMPLOYEES IN REGARDS TO
PAY EQUITY COMPLIANCE:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that the proposed pay increase affects the salaries of
those in seven female dominated classes, including Part-time Liquor Store Clerk II,
Receptionist-License Clerk, Police Technician, Secretary, Senior Secretary, Crime
Prevention Specialist and City Clerk Combined, 23 employees will benefit. The increases
range between $2.00 and $36.00 per month and would cost the City $175.00 per month,
or $2,100 per year. These increases were recommended in conjunction with the City's
pay equity reporting requirement.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED
ON THE REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA, FOLLOWING ITEM 15.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 102-1998, AUTOHRIZING THE SIGNING OF AN
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE POLICE OFFICERS AND THE
CITY OF FRIDLEY:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this agreement was a two-year agreement that would
expire at the end of 2000. The terms of the agreement include a three percent wage
increase in each of the ne�t two years. The terms also include e�tension of the same
health insurance benefits that are provided to other City employees. The cap on tuition
reimbursement will be raised from $2,250 per year to $2,925 per year. The vacation
sellback language has been changed to allow the officers to sell back five days of vacation
after five years of service. Currently it is three days of vacation after seven years of
service.
APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 102-1998, AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF
AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN POLICE OFFICERS AND THE
CITY OF FRIDLEY.
12. CLAIMS:
APPROVED PAYMENT OF CLAIM NOS. 84313-84498.
13. LICENSES:
Councilmember Barnette noted a correction on page 13.01 of the agenda. Under
"Entertainment," the name of the restaurant should be changed from Main Street
Restaurant and Bar to Main Event Restaurant and Bar.
APPROVED LICENSES AS SUBMITTED.
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14. ESTIMATES.
APPROVED ESTIMATES AS FOLLOWS:
Frederic W. Knaak, Esq.
Holstad and Knaak, PLC
3535 Vadnais Center Drive
St. Paul, MN 55110
Services Rendered as City Attorney
for the Month of November, 1998 $4,670.00
Councilmember Bolkcom asked that Item 7 be removed from the consent agenda for
discussion. Councilmember Billings requested that Item 8 be removed from the consent
agenda.
Mr. Peter Eisenzimmer, 6535 Oakley Drive, requested that Items 4, 5 and 10 be removed
for discussion.
MOTION by Councilmember Schneider to approve the consent agenda without Items 4,
5, 7, 8 and 10. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mayor Jorgenson suggested that Items 4, 5, 7, 8 and 10 be placed under New Business,
immediately following Item 15.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the adoption of the agenda, AS AMENDED
to include Items 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10 from the consent agenda immediately following Item 15.
Seconded by Councilmember Schneider.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
Mayor Jorgenson noted that this is the time reserved for residents to address Council on items
that are not on the agenda.
Mr. Peter Eisenzimmer, 6535 Oakley Drive, stated that he recently received a blue card in the
mail with regard to the location of daycare facilities in churches. He stated that he did not feel
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that this should be allowed, as the churches are a tax-exempt entity. If churches paid taxes, he
would not have a problem with it.
Mayor Jorgenson noted that this item went before the Fridley Planning Commission on
Wednesday, December 2. She asked that all comments with regard to this item be submitted to
Council for review along with all other material for consideration.
Ms. Vicki Lambert, Mrs. Fridley International 1999, stated that she was recently crowned Mrs.
Fridley International 1999 which is a program celebrating women's accomplishments in the
community, their families and their careers. She said she was interested in serving the community
in any way she could. She introduced her four children to Council and staff, and thanked the
Mayor and City Council for presenting her with her banner.
There were no further questions or comments from the public.
PUBLIC HEARING:
14. 1999 CITY OF FRIDLEY BUDGET:
MOTION by Councilmember Schneider to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and
open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette:
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED
AT 7:50 P.M.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, presented the 1999 budget message. He noted that the legislature had
a busy year adjusting tax rates, which provided significant changes, particularly for commercial/
industrial taxes. While there was an effort to e�tend levy limits, they were not. They were,
however, continued through the year 1999. State Aid and HACA distributions remained about
the same. The education levy buy down of about $80 million was continued in 1998.
There were a number things that did not happen. Municipalities tried to reinstate their sales tax
exemption which failed. NSP attempted to exempt personal property taxes for power generation
equipment which also failed. There was also a group that wanted to place limits on market value
appreciation of commercial and industrial property. This narrowly failed also.
The prognosis for the 1999 legislation session sees State Aid and HACA distribution remaining
fairly constant. Sales tax exemption was expected to fail once again. Levy limits will likely be
removed after 1999. It was felt that we have reached the end of the tax rate changes, which
were seen over the past two years. It was also felt that perhaps there would not be the need to
continue the huge education levy buy down. The business forces, which want to enact a limited
market value, may succeed and place limits on the amounts of property tax appreciations for
commercial and industrial properties.
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Mr. Burns stated that the Council budget work sessions were preceded early in the year by a
Council survey that was drafted by the City's department managers and staff. Twenty-five issues
were identified during the budget work sessions, many of which were related to the survey.
Some of these issues included the hiring of two additional police officers, e�tending local funding
to acquire a new outreach worker program, the future of the Fridley recycling center, projected
street improvement projects, water and sewer telemetry changes, and improvements to the Public
Works Maintenance facility.
Mr. Burns presented Table 1, showing the budgeted expenditures for all funds. Overall, the
budget rose from about $12.4 million in 1998 to $15 million in 1999, or 21.2 percent. However,
over $2 million was represented by the Riverview Heights street reconstruction. The General
Fund budget will be increased from $10.3 million to $11.1 million (7.6 percent). Nearly all of the
increase in the general fund budget was attributable to employee costs and capital outlay costs.
Employee costs account for $418,672, which is an increase of 5.5 percent. This amount included
a 3 percent cost of living allowance that would cost the general fund $177,442.
Mr. Burns noted that projected personnel changes also contributed to the increased personnel
costs. They account for $233,000 in the 1999 budget increase. That included the cost for two
new police officers, the assumption of costs for a full-time youth outreach worker and up to
seven part-time youth outreach workers. It also includes costs for two new part-time positions
in the Community Development Department and two new part-time positions in the Finance
Department.
Mr. Burns noted that costs for replacement equipment in 1999 equal $474,936, or 39 percent
more than what was budgeted in 1998. With those funds, the following equipment would be
purchased: an additional police squad (a total of four new squads in 1999), a new rescue truck
for the Fire Department, a 2,100 gallon tanker truck used for flooding ice rinks, a new front-end
loader for Streets Section and a one-ton dump truck with plow.
The Special Revenue Funds include an anticipated expenditure of $934,055 in 1999. In the
Cable Television Fund, there was an anticipated expenditure of $161,479 or 17.6 percent more
than in 1998. The increase would allow for the purchase of two remote television cameras in the
Council Chambers, allowing meetings to be televised totally remotely from the control room
rather than having studio cameras.
The Grant Management Fund budget is $197,751, which is a 40 percent decrease from the 1998
budget. This $56,513 decrease reflects the loss of two federal youth grants.
The Solid Waste Abatement Fund budget is $324,457 or an increase of 7.5 percent from the
1998 budget. This reflected a projected increase in curbside collection costs.
The Capital Project Funds budget is $2,990,000 or 190 percent more than the 1998 budget. The
Buildings and Lands budget amount of $479,000 would be used to purchase a new fire engine
($320,000), upgrade the Municipal Garage by adding a structural metal building ($80,5000) and
install a ventilation system in the Fire Department for $30,000. For Streets, the total is
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$2,160,000, which would include the Riverview Heights street improvements in the amount of
$2,050,000. In addition to the street improvement project, there was also the 1999 sealcoat
program, which was budgeted at $160,000. For Parks, the total budgeted amount is $300,500,
of which $212,000 would be used for playground equipment upgrades and $36,500 for handicap
improvements.
Mr. Burns stated that the Enterprise Fund of $9,451,220 was expected to be spent in 1999 which
represents a 5.5 percent increase from 1998. Much of this increase was for costs of goods sold
in the liquor fund. The increases for Water, Sewer and Storm Water are minimal and reflect
inflation costs. Mr. Burns noted that there are no projected rate increases for Water, Sewer or
Storm Water.
Mr. Burns explained that while property taxes would likely decrease for most of Fridley property
owners, the local portion of the property tax will increase, as the State is not buying down the
local government portion. Another factor is that Fridley has had an increase in residential
property values of roughly 4.5 percent. For example, the Fridley portion of the tax bill for a
home valued at $90,000 would increase by $19. The total tax bill on the same home would
decline by $105 to $144, depending on the school district in which it is located.
Mr. Burns noted that the fund balances for Fridley have remained fairly healthy, but have been
declining somewhat from 1996 to 1998. Part of the reason for the decline is due to the loan
which was made to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of $1.6 million. That money is
currently in the HRA account and is being repaid to the City.
Mr. Burns stated that there were a number of e�terior expenditures, which are being paid for by
outside sources such as State aid and property tax revenue. According to Table 4, it was
anticipated that the City will need to go to its own resources for appro�mately $1.3 million. In
reality, the City will not likely need that much; however it will be substantially more than the
$148,000 used in 1997.
Table 5 depicts the General Fund budgeted revenue sources from 1994 to 1999. Mr. Burns
noted that the percentage of the amount used from the General Fund that comes from transfers
has grown rather significantly. Table 6 shows the sources of General Fund transfers. A
significant amount of General Fund reserve will be used to finance the 1999 budget. He noted
that the amount of the Liquor Fund used to finance the 1999 budget has also increased.
Mr. Burns noted that in past years it could be said that the expenditures in actual dollars have
increased by approximately three percent per year, but the expenditures in constant dollars have
actually decreased. This cannot be said for 1999. The expenditures in constant dollars would
increase by approximately five percent; however there is a slower increase in actual dollars.
Some of the reasons for this include the size of the budget for 1999 and the decline in the rate of
inflation, which affects the constant dollar picture.
Mr. Burns noted that there are a number of e�ternal environmental indicators that affect the
future of Fridley. He noted that new construction was down in 1998. In October, there was
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appro�mately $20 million in new construction, compared with $29 million in 1997 and $37
million in 1996. Additionally, the number of big projects is decreasing in Fridley. In 1996 there
were eleven projects. In 1997 there were eight projects, and in 1998 there were only three
projects. Unemployment for the first eight months of the year was at 2.2 percent, compared with
2.7 percent in 1997 and 3.8 percent in 1996. The total number of jobs in Fridley continues to
increase; however, the overall number of manufacturing jobs has dropped slightly. The number
of jobs in the service and retail sectors has increased.
Mr. Burns stated that for 1996 (for which the most recent information is available) retail sales
increased by 2.2 percent. With The Home Depot, Bachmans'and Walgreen's located in Fridley,
it is anticipated that figures would continue to increase dramatically.
Mr. Burns noted that property values for all classes of property in Fridley have increased by
more than 5 percent to $1,274,348,500. Homesteaded residential property values have increased
by 4.5 percent, non-homesteaded residential property values have increased by 3.9 percent,
industrial property values increased by 2.8 percent. Commercial property values, however, have
decreased by .3 percent. Fridley's tax capacity has dropped from $26,292,507 to $24,858,801
(5.4 percent) over the past year. This has a lot to do with the tax rate changes which have been
occurring in the State Legislature. Over the last two legislative sessions, the City has lost
between 12 percent and 13 percent of the total capacity.
Mr. Burns noted that the overall crime rates are down this year by 7.7 percent (Part I and Part II
crimes). The number of people using public assistance has also decreased. The number of
Fridley residents receiving cash assistance and food stamps has decreased from 656 in October of
1997 to 615 in October of 1998. However, the number of students in the Fridley school system
who receive free or assisted meals has increased from 651 in October of 1997 to 682 in October
of 1998.
Mr. Burns stated that he received a copy of a report from Tom Stinson, State Economist, which
revealed that while State revenues for 1999 are on target, there is a coming economic slowdown
that will impact our State and local economies. Additionally, he noted that there is a fifty percent
chance of a recession within the ne�t two years. What happens within the City of Fridley is
largely dependent on what happens globally.
In conclusion, Mr. Burns noted that the 1999 Budget reflected a higher than average increase.
Some of the increases such as the Riverview Heights project, would be a one-time increase.
Many other increases, however, reflect a broader scope of municipal operations. The addition of
two new police officers, the City's expanded financial commitment to youth outreach and the
commitment to the operation of the Fridley Community Center are all examples of permanent
expansion of the City's services and costs. As we face the future, we will no doubt want to
move aggressively toward maintaining a high quality of life in Fridley. Mr. Burns stated that in
addition to the emphasis on expansion of community-oriented policing and youth outreach, there
would also be a major push toward improving the appearance of our three main transportation
corridors, continued emphasis on local street improvement, a strong commitment to parks
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improvements and a very pro-active attitude toward redevelopment of blighted areas. As Fridley
continues these aggressive efforts, they must continue to search aggressively for new resources.
Mayor 7orgenson noted that the $2 million, if actually prorated over the number of service years,
that was budgeted for the Riverview Heights Street Improvement project, makes the project
seem a lot more cost effective than viewing it as a one-time shot. The hiring of additional police
officers would constitute the need for additional police squads. The fire truck would actually
replace two retired vehicles. The garage improvements and park improvements are requirements
that have been requested by OSHA.
Mr. Burns noted that a very limited amount of money has been spent on street improvements
over the past few years, allowing them to save up the funds for the Riverview Heights street
proj ect.
Peter Eisenzimmer, 6535 Oakley Drive, stated that he has a flooding problem in his back yard.
He has had the engineers out and was told that his property is at a lower elevation than others in
the area. He raised his yard two feet already, but it appears that the problem has not been
corrected. There is no storm sewer in the area, and he felt that was causing the problem. He
thought it could be corrected at a minimal cost. If the City is making improvements in the
Riverview Heights area to correct flooding problems, he felt they should also consider making
improvements in his area to correct the storm water problem.
Mayor 7orgenson noted that an additional budget meeting would be held on Monday,
December 14 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, noted that on December 14, there
would be a resolution on the agenda approving the 1999 budget and also the levy that has been
set by Anoka County.
MOTION by Councilmember Schneider to close the public hearing at 8:30 p.m. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC
HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 8:30 P.M.
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4 MOTION TO APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR CURBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICES:
Mr. Peter Eisenzimmer, 6535 Oakley Drive, stated that he noted a steady increase in recycling
fees. He asked why the costs are assessed to the homeowner when they end up doing all of the
work.
Mayor Jorgenson noted that the costs are to cover the costs for disposal of materials. The State
of Minnesota mandates this requirement. If Fridley did not assess the cost Anoka County would,
and the costs would likely be higher. Fridley continues to examine ways to keep the costs down,
one of which will include the closing of the recycling center in February of 1999.
Another Fridley resident inquired as to the proposed closing of the recycling center. She stated
that she does not use curbside recycling because as she finds it difficult to remember the day of
curbside pick-up. Rather, she brings things to the center. Additionally, she stated that she often
has items that are not acceptable. She was encouraged to contact the City's Recycling
Coordinator, 7ulie 7ones, for further information on recycling guidelines.
MOTION by Councilmember Schneider to approve the Specifications and Request for Proposal
for Curbside Recycling Services. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. APPROVE 1999 GIS RANGE RIDER CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY AND PLANSIGHT, LLC:
Mr. Peter Eisenzimmer, 6535 Oakley Drive, asked what the letters "LLC" represent. Mr. Burns
noted that this stands for Limited Liability Company.
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the 1999 GIS Range Rider Contract Between
the City of Fridley and P1anSight, LLC. Seconded by Councilmember Schneider.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 98-1998ESTABLISHING A YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
AND DETERMINING ITS MEMBERSHIP, OFFICERS, MEETINGS AND
DUTIES:
Councilmember Bolkcom stated she requested that this item be removed for further discussion.
She recently attended a League of Minnesota Cities conference with a focus on youth
involvement in City government. She felt it would be worthwhile to contact them to obtain
additional information including ideas, input, etc.
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Mayor Jorgenson stated that it was the City's desire to start up the commission just after the first
of the year.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 98-1998,
Establishing a Youth Advisory Council and Determining its Membership, Officers, Meetings and
Duties. Seconded by Councilmember Schneider.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 99-1998 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND THE MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO OBTAIN TWO AUTOMATED
EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS:
Councilmember Billings stated that he requested that this item be removed for further
clarification. It was his understanding that the Fire Department would be the first responders to
medical emergencies. He wondered if there had been some change in direction for the City.
Mr. Burns noted that this was not a change in direction. It is the City's intent to recognize the
Fire Department as the first responder; however often the Police Department can be on the scene
before the Fire Department. It is the City's intent to provide medical response as soon as
possible.
Councilmember Billings asked if the City would be making any commitment to the State to
replace the defibrillator units after a period of time.
Mr. Burns stated that it was not. The City is merely agreeing to receive the units at this time.
MOTION by Councilmember Schneider to approve Resolution No. 99-1998, Authorizing the
Execution of Agreement Between the City of Fridley and the Minnesota Department of Public
Safety to Obtain Two Automated E�ternal Defibrillators. Seconded by Councilmember
Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 101-1998 AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN
COMPENSATION FOR SELECT FEMALE EMPLOYEES IN REGARDS TO
PAY EQUITY COMPLIANCE:
Mr. Peter Eisenzimmer, 6535 Oakley Drive, asked for a clarification on this item. Mayor
Jorgenson stated that this resolution would correct any inequities between male and female
classes and ensure the City's compliance with Pay Equity requirements as mandated by the
Minnesota Department of Employee Relations.
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Mr. Eisenzimmer stated that, as a recipient of Social Security, he was given only a 1.3 percent
increase for 1999. He still has to pay the same cost for food, etc. He felt that everyone should
receive the same increase.
MOTION by Councilmember Schneider to approve Resolution No. 101-1998, Authorizing an
Increase in Compensation for Select Female Employees in Regards to Pay Equity Compliance.
Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS:
16. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Councilmember Bolkcom reminded residents of the SOt'` Anniversary meeting, which is scheduled
for Thursday, December 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Municipal Center. They are
still looking for volunteers.
Mayor 7orgenson reminded residents of the reception to honor Councilmember Schneider's many
years of service. The reception will be held on Tuesday, December 15t'` from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
at the Fridley Community Center.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Councilmember Schneider to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE DECEMBER 7,
1998 MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:05P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamara D. Saefke Nancy Jorgenson
Recording Secretary Mayor