08/28/2000 - 00008531THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL
OF AUGUST 28, 2000
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.
PRESENTATION
National Ni�ht Out Videotape
Mr. David Sallman, Public Safety Director, stated that on August 1 the department had a great
time celebrating National Night Out. In the last nine years, Fridley has placed in the top ten
nationally and hopefully will again this year. This year we had the most participation we have
ever had in Fridley with over 82 block parties and over 4,000 citizens participating. That does
not include six additional block parties held on different nights. Among the participants were the
City Council, and the Police and Fire departments. The Spring Lake Park Senior High members
of the Leo Club distributed donated books to children. Bob's produce delivered a case of
peaches to each of the block parties. The royalty of Fridley `49er Days rode with the firefighters.
Ms. Rosie Griep, former Public Safety Projects Coordinator, also participated. Mr. Sallman
thanked everyone for participating and said he is looking forward to ne�t year.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor 7orgenson, Councilmember Barnette, Councilmember
Wolfe, and Councilmember Bolkcom
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Billings
STATEMENT OF MEETING CONDUCT:
Please be reminded that those present at today's meeting may hold a variety of views and
opinions regarding the business to be conducted. The exercise of democracy through
representative local government requires that ALL points of view be accommodated at these
proceedings. It is further expected that a standard of mutual courtesy and respectfulness be
exercised by all in attendance, through our individual expression, manner of speaking, and
conduct. Therefore, please receive the views of others with the same degree of courtesy and
respect which you desire to be given your views and opinions. Any departures from this
standard will be addressed by the Presiding Officer through whatever means are deemed
appropriate. Thank you for your attendance at today's meeting, and your agreement to abide by
these standards of personal conduct.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the proposed consent agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meetin o'°� f Au u.°� st 14, 2000.
APPROVED.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 1143 TO AMEND THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA, BY MAKING A CHANGE IN ZONING DISTRICTS
(REZONING REQUEST, ZOA 33-01):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this was the second reading of an ordinance to
amend the City Code by making a change in zoning districts. This is a rezoning of
property from M-1, Light industrial, to R-4, Multifamily. The property is located on the
north side of the mobile home park and east of Baker Street. It has been purchased by the
owners of the mobile home park for use as a tot lot. Council approved the first reading of
this rezoning at their August 14 meeting. Staff recommended approval.
ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1143 WITH THE FOLLOWING THREE
STIPULATIONS: 1) LANDSCAPING ON PLAYGROUND AREA SHALL BE
DONE IN ACCORDANCE TO A REVISED PLAN, MEETING CODE
REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDING A MIX OF HARDWARD AND
CONIFEROUS SPECIES, 2) CODE REQUIRED PAVING AND CURBING OF
STORAGE AREA SHALL BE COMPLETED BY JULY 1, 2001; AND 3)
PROPERTY SHALL BE COMBINED WITH FEE OWNERS ADJOINING
PROPERTY.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #00-19, BY BRUCE A. KATH AND JULIE
ARCHER-KATH, TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR
LIVING AREA FROM 10 FEET TO 5 FEET TO RECOGNIZE AN EXISTING
NON-CONFORMITY, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1352B HILLCREST DRIVE
N.E. (WARD 2:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this was consideration of a motion to approve a
variance request by Bruce A. Kath and 7ulie Archer Kath to reduce the required side yard
setback at 1352 Hillcrest Drive from 10 feet to 5 feet. The variance legitimizes a
screened in porch that was added to the side of this residence in 1985. The Appeals
Commission gave their unanimous consent to the variance at their August 19 meeting.
Staff recommended Council's approval.
APPROVED VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #00-19 WITH THE STIPULATION
THAT THE PETITONER SHALL OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY PERMITS PRIOR
TO CONSTRUCTION.
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3. RECEIVE PETITION TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY
CHARTER AND DIRECT CITY CLERK TO EXAMINE THE SIGNATURES TO
DETERMINE IF THE PETITIONER IS SUFFICIENT:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this was consideration of a motion to receive a
petition to amend Chapter 7 of the Fridley City Charter and direct the City Clerk to
examine the signatures to determine if the number of valid signatures is sufficient. The
City has received a referendum petition from a committee of citizens. The proposed
Charter Amendment would require the City council to submit property tax increases that
were greater than five percent (5%) or the previous year's rate of inflation to the voters at
the ne�t regular municipal election. It also requires that any new fees or fee increases
that are in excess of five percent (5%) or the rate of inflation shall be similarly submitted
to the voters. The petition was received and filed with the Charter Commission.
Mr. Burns stated that the Charter Commission met with their attorney on August 21,
2000. They received the petition and are forwarding it to Council without changes. The
Charter Commission did, however, pass a motion indicating that seven of the eight
members present viewed the proposed Charter change as too restrictive and unwarranted.
The motion before Council is to receive the petition and direct the City Clerk to examine
the signatures. The City Clerk would also be directed to report to the Council at their
September 11 meeting as to the sufficiency of the signatures. Assuming there is a
sufficient number of signatures, the issue would be placed before the voters at this year's
general election.
RECEIVED PETITION TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY
CHARTER AND DIRECTED THE CITY CLERK TO EXAMINE THE
SIGNATURES TO DETERMINE IF THE PETITION IS SUFFICIENT.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 58-2000 ADOPTING THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2001:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this was consideration of a resolution adopting the
proposed budget for fiscal year 2001. Our City Charter requires the presentation of the
budget for the ne�t fiscal year at the second meeting in August. State law requires that it
be submitted to the State prior to September 15. This is a preliminary budget that is used
to establish the preliminary tax levy for all ta�ng jurisdictions. The public hearing on the
budget will be held on December 11. The final adoption of the budget will occur on
December 18. The budget provides for expenditures of $14,323,438. Expenditures are
distributed among four types of funds. General Fund expenditures have been budgeted at
$11,664,022 or $139,368 more than the amount budgeted for 2000. Special Revenue
Fund expenditures reflect the addition of a new Special Revenue Fund, the Police
Activity Fund. Expenditures for this fund ($193,105) represent a transfer to the Grant
Management Fund for police-related costs.
Mr. Burns stated that it should be pointed out that the money is from the Grant
Management Fund. The real increase in Special Revenue fund expenditures is $195,547.
This entire increase is accounted for by the transfer of grant-related police expenditures
from the Police Department budget to the Grant Management Fund. Capital
Improvement Fund expenditures are budgeted at $1,348,400 or $545,200 more than
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budgeted for 2000. The bulk of these expenditures, $830,000, are for street
improvements. Another $314,400 is for a wide variety of parks capital improvements.
Mr. Burns stated that the remainder, $204,000, is budgeted for various building
improvements. Altogether 2001 expenditures are budgeted at $1,073,220 more than were
budgeted for 2000. If the double expenditure is eliminated, the increase is reduced to
$880,215 or to 6.6 percent more than was budgeted for this year. Of that amount, more
than $545,000 is for capital improvements.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 58-2000.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 59-2000 CERTIFYING PROPOSED TAX LEVY
REQUIREMENTS FOR 2001 TO THE COUNTY OF ANOKA:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this was consideration of a resolution certifying the
proposed tax levy requirements for 2001 to Anoka County. The City is proposing a
certified levy of $4,137,304. This represents a five percent (5%) increase in the City
portion of the property tax levy. The increase still leaves us transferring $575,698 from
General Fund reserves to balance our 2001 General Fund budget. The proposed levy is
only 8.2 percent higher than the amount that was levied in 1991. That amounts to an
average growth in the levy of .7 percent per year. During the same period, the estimated
market value of the average home in Fridley has grown from $87,200 to $124,500, or by
29.2 percent. It is also interesting to note that for the year 2000, Fridley's property taxes
are considerably lower than property taxes for any of its neighbors. Water and sewer
rates and other citywide fees are also lower in Fridley than they are in any of the
neighboring communities. With these facts in mind, staff recommended Council's
approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 59-2000.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 60-2000 AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN APPROPRIATIONS
FOR THE GENERAL FUND FOR JANUARY THROUGH AUGUST, 2000:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that these changes have arisen as a result of various
unforeseen revenues and expenditures. They include $23,198 in General Fund
adjustments and $140,047 in Capital Improvements Fund adjustments. Most of the
General fund adjustments are related to grant programs or to reimbursements by outside
agencies. The capital improvement adjustments include expenditures for election
equipment, plaza improvements, an emergency generator and the replacement of our
Municipal Center Security System. Staff recommended Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 60-2000.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 61-2000 IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR A
MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT FOR BLAINE
JAYCEES (SHOREWOOD RESTAURANT) (WARD 2):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this permit would enable the Blaine Jaycees to
conduct a pull tab operation at the Shorewood. Staff recommended Council's approval.
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ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 61-2000.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 62-2000 APPOINTING ADDITIONAL ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE 2000 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this resolution provides for the appointment of the
five additional election judges. Staff recommended Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 62-2000.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 63-2000 OF APPLICATION FOR MINNESOTA AMATEUR
SPORTS COMMISSION/MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN,
FAMILIES AND LEARNING GRANT:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the City, School District No. 14 and the Fridley
Youth Sports Association are jointly sponsoring a grant application for State funding of
additional youth hockey facilities. The grant has been sent to the Minnesota Amateur
Sports Commission and the Department of Children Families and Learning. If
successful, the City would receive $6,000 in State funding for construction of additional
soccer fields on the northwest side of the Fridley Middle School. Another $6,000 would
be jointly funded by the City and the school district. Since the additional fields are very
badly needed to accommodate the growing number of youth hockey players in Fridley,
staff recommended Council's approval of the grant application.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 63-2000.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 64-2000 DESIGNATING TIME AND NUMBER OF
COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2001:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this was consideration of a resolution designating
the time and number of Council meetings for 2001.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 64-2000.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 65-2000 DECLARING THE CITY OF FRIDLEY'S
COMMITMENT TO PARTICPATE IN THE "MINNESOTA CITIES: BUILDING
QUALITY COMMUNITIES" EDUCATIONAL EFFORT:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this was consideration of a resolution declaring the
City's commitment to participate in the "Minnesota Cities Building Quality
Communities" educational effort. The League of Minnesota Cities has asked us to
support their statewide education effort. Since we are already doing many of the public
education things that they are encouraging us to do, we see no harm in agreeing to
support this program. Staff recommends Council's approval of this resolution.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 65-2000.
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12. APPROVE 2000 - 2001 ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF FRIDLEY AND BRIGHTON VETERINARY HOSPITAL:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this is the same contract that we currently have.
Since we are very satisfied with the services we are receiving, we recommend Council's
approval of a new contract. The contract runs between September 1, 2000, to August 31,
2001.
APPROVED 2000-2001 ANIMAL CONTRACT.
13. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2000, TO EVALUATE
A CABLE SYSTEM FRANCHISE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY WIDE OPEN
WEST MINNESOTA, LLC:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that WideOpen West has approached the City of Fridley
in quest of a cable franchise agreement. In response, The City solicited proposals from
all available cable companies. The proposals deadline was August 14. WideOpen West
submitted the only proposal. Staff recommended that they be allowed to negotiate the
details of a cable franchise agreement with WideOpen West. Staff also recommended
that a public hearing on the proposed franchise agreement on September 25.
ESTABLISHED A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2000.
14. APPOINTMENTS - CITY EMPLOYEES
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that staff recommended the appointment of Myra Harris
as the Police Department's Public Safety Projects Coordinator. Staff also recommended
the appointment of Sue Anne Kirkham to the position of Accounting/Data Processing
Clerk (Cashier). Both appointments are replacements for individuals who are leaving the
City. Both appointees are e�sting City employees who have competed internally for the
position. We are pleased to recommend these two very good employees to you for
appointment.
APPOINTED MYRA HARRIS AS POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PUBLIC SAFETY
PROJECTS COORDINATOR.
APPOINTED SUE ANNE KIRKHAM AS ACCOUNTING/DATA PROCESSING
CLERK (CASHIER).
15. CLAIMS:
APPROVED CLAIM NOS. 94953 THROUGH 95149
16. LICENSES:
APPROVED ALL LICENSES AS SUBMITTED.
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11. ESTIMATES:
APPROVED ESTIMATES AS FOLLOWS:
Allied Blacktop company
10503 - 89th Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
2000 Street Improvement (Sealcoat ) Project
No. 2000 - 10
FINAL ESTIMATE:
W.B. Miller, Inc.
6701 Norris Lake Road N.W.
Elk River, NIN 55330
2000 Street Improvement Project No. ST. 2000 - 1
Estimate No. 4
Park Construction Company
7900 Beech Street N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
TH47 West Ditch Improvement Project
No. ST. 2000 - 6
Estimate No. 1
Ron Kassa Construction
6005 - 250th Street East
Elko, MN 55020
Miscellaneous Concrete Curb and Gutter
and Sidewalk Project No. 330
Estimate No. 5
No persons in the audience spoke regarding the consent agenda items.
$ 7,789.63
$ 114,165.54
$ 20,709.06
$ 9,859.15
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the consent agenda items. Seconded by
Councilmember Wolfe.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLAIRED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Wolfe.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM,VISITORS:
Ms. Maria St. Arnold, 350 Ironton St., stated that she and her husband, Scott St. Arnold, have a
petition from members of their neighborhood. The petition is for action to be taken for their
Springbrook Creek The creek's overflowing conditions are a safety issue for children and
wildlife.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to receive the petition. Seconded by Councilmember
Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that on September 11 there will be a meeting with Blaine, Coon
Rapids, Spring Lake Park, and the City of Fridley. This is regarding the ongoing project of
Springbrook Creek and the grant application that has to be submitted by October. Before the
September 11 City Council meeting, Council will meet with neighboring cities regarding the
grant application. The meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center.
Mr. Haukaas stated that the City has a policy for bank stabilization.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that there is so much water in Springbrook Creek that if there is
any type of rainfall at all the water has to keep on moving.
Mr. St. Arnold stated that there was supposed to be some inquiry to the neighbors if they want to
get involved. Mr. Flora said he sent out letters but they never received one.
Councilmember Barnette stated that it would be appropriate to send out letters regarding the
September 11 meeting.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the weirs that are in Springbrook now are impossible to get
out because they are so old, and it would take at least $50,000 to do this project. The cities
neighboring Fridley contribute to the problem, and Fridley will be asking them to help.
Mr. St. Arnold stated that he is getting taxed on buildable property, but he is gradually losing
property to the creek year by year.
Ms. St. Arnold stated that they have placed 45 tons of boulders, which are washing away.
Mr. St. Arnold stated that pretty soon his foundation will be exposed to water.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that it is an issue they are working on. It will require cooperation of our
neighbors as well.
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Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the unfortunate part is that they are in a watershed that is
not as active as the Rice Creek Watershed. There is a 50/50 match for the Rice Creek Watershed
which cuts down on the cost.
PUBLIC HEARING:
18. ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 207 AND AMENDING CHAPTER 402
OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO WATER AND SEWER
ADMINISTRATION:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to open the public hearing and waive the reading.
Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 8:04 P.M.
Mr. Bolin, Planner, stated that recent changes in the State rules and Metropolitan Council
requirements require that all individual sewage treatment systems be inspected and maintained
on a regular basis and meet the State criteria for performing treatment systems. It is now
required that Fridley meet the State and Metropolitan guidelines. Staff worked with Public
Works and determined that the best course of action was to repeal all of Chapter 207 and
incorporate select portions of Chapter 207 that are still relevant and applicable to Chapter 402.
There are currently five septic systems in use in Fridley. Four out of the five properties were
built prior to 1949. The fifth property's septic system was installed in 1973. The average life of
a septic system with proper maintenance is somewhere between fifteen and thirty years. Staff
has had some contact with all five property owners. All seem somewhat interested in connecting
with the City sewer system.
Mr. Bolin stated that many property owners state that they have been waiting for the City to
come along and tell them they finally need to connect. Chapter 7080 of the State Rules requires
the City to adopt that chapter also requiring the City to set up an inspection program to enforce
all the State requirements for individual septic treatment systems. The City may also adopt a
local ordinance that is more restrictive than the State rules. Chapter 7080 also outlines the
recorded performance for individual sewage treatment systems. Metropolitan Council in their
Waste Water Treatment Handling Policy Plan, requires that all individual sewage treatment
systems be inspected at least biennially by a licensed inspector who is also certified by the
MPCA. A compliance inspection as proposed in the revised Chapter 402 takes language from
the MPCA that is "any evaluation, investigation, inspection, or other such process may conclude
in its individual sewage treatment system to be reasonably sure that the ISTS is in compliance.
These compliance inspections must be conducted by an MPCA licensed inspector." The system
is not in compliance or failing when it is a public health threat. That means there is a surface
discharge, back up from the septic tank, and the sewage is draining into a cesspool, and if it does
not have adequate vertical separation. It requires a three-foot separation between the bottom of
the treatment area and the saturated soil in shoreland areas. A two-foot separation is required in
non-shoreland areas. The licensed inspector would determine if the systems are failing based on
this criteria.
Mr. Bolin stated that inspections are required by November 1, 2000, and all systems will have to
be inspected biennially by a licensed inspector. The inspection results would be presented to the
City of Fridley Building Division. All systems shall be inspected prior to transfer of title.
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E�sting septic systems are of unknown design and age. The effectiveness is in question due to
the age. It is presumed that some may not meet the current State rules for system design or
effectiveness of treatment, and may not provide the required vertical separation. Failing systems
allow bacteria and viruses into the groundwater and surface water. Inadequate treatment of
waste water affects nitrate levels of ground water. A septic system that fails to treat water will
allow excess nutrients to reach the nearby lakes, streams and the Mississippi River. Connection
to the City sewer system would be required prior to issuance of any building permits for kitchens
and bathrooms, bedroom expansions, and those types of expansions that would increase water
usage. A system revealed to be failing by inspection shall be connected to the City of Fridley
sewer system as soon as practical within six months time of failure. If the systems is determined
to be an immediate health hazard, the system must be connected immediately.
The cost for connection is estimated to be in the range of $6,300 to $12,000. There is a SAC
charge not included. A sewer connection permit is also required. Any State surcharges would
also apply. The estimated cost of installing a performing system in Fridley would be $10,000 to
$15,000. The connection would be paid for with cash from the property owner or a low interest
loan (depending on income) or a grant from the City's housing program. The City could pay for
the connection up front and assess the cost at the current assessment interest rate. The City has a
policy of reimbursing homeowners for the cost of the lift stations or the grinder pumps. Staff
recommended that the City Council hold a public hearing. The first reading of this ordinance
shall comply with State rules and Metropolitan Council guidelines.
Mayor Jorgenson asked Mr. Bolin to explain the SAC charges.
Mr. Bolin stated that is a charge ultimately paid to the Metropolitan Sewer Board. It is a one-
time user fee and it is appro�mately an $1,100 charge.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if this was included in the $6,300 estimated cost.
Mr. Bolin stated that it was not.
Councilmember Barnette asked if the owners of the property are senior citizens, and if they could
pay it off when the property is sold.
Mr. Bolin stated that he got the impression from Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, that there are
some possibilities for senior citizens and e�tremely low-income residents as well.
Mr. Pribyl stated that the policy the City does have is based on low-income for the special
assessments for the past six or seven years.
Councilmember Barnette stated that the question was if they allowed seniors a break, that would
be age discrimination.
Mr. Pribyl stated that is why they changed the previous policy.
Councilmember Barnette asked Mr. Bolin if it would be possible for the home to be sold without
disclosing the sewer conditions.
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Mr. Bolin stated that it would be possible for the home to be sold without the realtor or the
purchaser giving any thought to whether the home is connected to the sewer or not.
Councilmember Bolkcom said she thought Truth-in-Housing would require a homeowner to say
if you have a septic system or not.
Mr. Pribyl stated that there is a disclosure that states whether it has a septic system or not.
Councilmember Barnette asked if these sites tend to be scattered.
Mr. Bolin stated that two of them are ne�t door to each other near the river, two are adjoining
properties south of Medtronic near Rice Creek, and is along East River Road.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the $1,100 for the SAC charge would have to be paid up front.
Mr. Bolin stated that it is paid at the time they apply for the water and sewer permit.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that they could maybe check into that in case there is an issue
with someone not being able to come up with the money.
Mr. Bolin stated that we could do research on that.
Ms. Linda Klohs, 6851 Central Avenue, stated that her house is one of the five. Her house was
built in 1973. They did not want to have a septic system at the time and asked to be connected to
the City. They were willing to pay whatever it cost, but it was not available to them because
they were lower than the surrounding area. They would have had to pump the sewage up. She
would like to be on the City sewer system immediately and wondered at what point would they
be able to be on it.
Mr. Haukaas stated that the homeowner finds a contractor, has the work done, and is reimbursed
after the fact.
Ms. Klohs stated that in order for her to connect, she would have to go through other people's
property.
Mr. Bolin stated that was correct. The City has been discussing this with the neighbors.
Ms. Klohs asked if they had any progress.
Mr. Bolin stated that right now they have only had initial contact and need approval from
Council on this ordinance before they proceed.
Ms. Klohs stated that any news at any time would be welcome.
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember
Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:25 P.M.
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NEW BUSINESS:
19. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 207 AND
AMENDING CHAPTER 402 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO
WATER AND SEWER ADMINISTRATION:
MOTION by Councilmember Wolfe to approve the first reading of an ordinance repealing
Chapter 207 and amending Chapter 402 of the Fridley City Code, pertaining to water and sewer
administration. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mayor Jorgenson asked Mr. Bolin if he was going to work on the issue of the SAC charge and
get back to Council before the second reading.
Mr. Bolin stated that was correct.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that the second reading would be on September 11.
20. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Councilmember Wolfe stated that the neighbors in the Channel Road/Pierce Street area will have
a neighborhood meeting this Thursday at the Community Center at 7:00 p.m. Signs at the center
will tell everyone where to go.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the Springbrook meeting is on September 11 at 6:00 p.m.
A memo will be sent out to members who need to attend regarding the Springbrook Water Study.
That meeting will be from 6:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. The Council meeting will start at
8:30 p.m. that evening.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember
Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE
AUGUST 28, 2000, CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Signe L. Johnson Nancy J. Jorgenson
Recording Secretary Mayor