11/06/2000 - 00008798THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL
OF NOVEMBER 6, 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.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor 7orgenson, Councilmember Barnette, Councilmember
Billings, and Councilmember Bolkcom
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Wolfe
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.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meetin� of October 23, 2000.
APPROVED.
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OLD BUSINESS:
1. VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #00-25, BY KMS MANAGEMENT, TO ALLOW
THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE, GENERALLY LOCATED
AT 7805-7895 EAST RIVER ROAD (WARD 3):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the Appeals Commission unanimously
recommended approval of this sign variance request at River Pointe Apartments located
on East River Road, just south of 79th Way. Two one-sided "area identification" signs are
proposed on either side of the main entrance as opposed to having just one two-sided
sign, as required by code. The previous River Pointe sign had to be removed as a result
of the County's need for additional right-of-way for the East River Road improvement
project which also included installation of a bike path. The improvement project forced a
reconfiguration of the apartment's entrance design such that a conforming sign in a center
median was no longer possible. The size of the signs conforms to ordinance
requirements of 24 square feet each. Staff recommended Council's approval with the
following two stipulations: 1) The entrance signs shall not exceed a combined size of 48
square feet; and 2) The sign shall meet all setback requirements as shown on the survey
dated October 17, 2000.
ADOPTED VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #00-25.
2. MOTION TO APPROVE SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY FOR THE 2000 - 2001 SEASON:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the snow removal plan for this winter is the same
plan that we have been using for several years. It identifies the City's snow removal
equipment and procedures for different weather-related conditions. When there is a
snowstorm, the plan provides that snow removal crews will begin plowing when it stops
snowing. When a particularly heavy snowfall is anticipated, the City will begin plowing
collector streets (redline streets ) as soon as staff believes driving conditions have become
hazardous. In any event, collector streets are plowed first. When collector streets have
been plowed (within six to eight hours), staff will proceed to plow local streets within ten
plowing districts. Four rotating starting points within each district have been identified.
Total time for snow removal, including the clearing of cul-de-sacs and improved alleys,
is twelve to si�teen hours. The Street Supervisor has responsibility for determining when
to call out staff for snow removal. The Police Department has responsibility for calling
the "on call" street employee to salt and sand whenever slippery conditions develop.
Mr. Burns stated that when more than three employees are needed to salt and sand, the
decision to call out additional staff shall be made by the Public Works Superintendent.
Residents are asked to help with snow removal by not parking vehicles on City streets
between November 1 and May 1 of each year between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and
6:00 a.m. Residents are also asked not to have vehicles on City streets during snow
removal operations. Staff recommended Council's approval.
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APPROVED SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FOR THE CITY OF FRIDLEY FOR THE 2000 - 2001 SEASON.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 104-2000 AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN
COMPENSATION AND CHANGES IN CERTAIN BENEFITS FOR THE 2001
CALENDAR YEAR:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this resolution provides for a three percent (3%)
cost-of-living adjustment for all full and part-time City employees who are not part of a
bargaining unit. This adjustment compares with CPI growth of 4.2 percent for the Twin
Cities Metropolitan area during the past twelve months. Staff recommended Council's
approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 104-2000.
4. APPOINTMENT: CITY EMPLOYEE:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that staff recommended that Jon Haukaas be appointed
to the position of Acting Public Works Director effective October 30 through December
31, 2000; and as Public Works Director effective January 1, 2001. Jon has been
employed with the City since February 27, 1997, as the Assistant Public Works Director.
APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF JON HAUKAAS.
5. CLAIMS:
APPROVED CLAIM NOS. 96151 THROUGH 96348.
6. LICENSES:
APPROVED ALL LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE WITH THE
LICENSE CLERK.
7. ESTIMATES:
APPROVED ESTIMATES AS FOLLOWS:
Lametti & Sons, Inc.
16028 Forest Boulevard North
Hugo, NIN 55038
Sanitary and Storm Sewer Repair
Project No. 329
FINAL ESTIMATE: $ 149,838.95
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Ron Kassa Construction
6005 - 250th Street East
Elko, MN 55020
Miscellaneous Concrete Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk
Project No. 330
FINAL ESTIMATE:
W.B. Miller, Inc.
6701 Norris Lake Road N.W.
Elk River, NIN 55330
Rice Creek Boulevard East Watermain Repair
Repair Project No. 334
FINAL ESTIMATE:
Frederic W. Knaak, Esq.
Holstad and Knaak, P.L.C.
3535 Vadnais Center Drive
St. Paul, MN 55110
Services Rendered as City Attorney for the
Month of October, 2000
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
$ 8,071.73
$ 28,881.34
$ 5,000.00
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGESNON DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM,VISITORS:
No persons in the audience spoke.
8. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that a special meeting will be held on November 13. A
Conference meeting was scheduled for that date, but because of the Statement of Canvas for this
year's election, a Special Session is also needed.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the Conference Meeting would be first.
Mr. Burns stated that the Special City Council meeting start at 7:00 p.m., followed by the
conference meeting.
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Mayor Jorgenson to participate in the election tomorrow. She said if there is a question on where
to vote, residents should call the Municipal Center.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember
Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE
NOVEMBER 6, 2000, CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Signe L. Johnson Nancy J. Jorgenson
Recording Secretary Mayor