03/04/2002 - 00017283THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL
OF MARCH 4, 2002
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:30
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Lund led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Lund, Councilmember Barnette, Councilmember Bolkcom,
Councilmember Billings, Councilmember Wolfe
MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Bolkcom asked Mr. Burns if Item No. 5 should have the corrected insertions
approved in addition to the resolution.
Mr. Burns asked Mr. Knaak, the City Attorney, if the typographical error on the second page of
the resolution should be corrected.
Mr. Knaak stated that it should be reflected in the record at some point.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that she would like Item No. 5 removed from the consent
agenda and placed on the regular agenda.
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the proposed consent agenda as amended with
Item No. 5 removed. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 8, 2002, TO CONSIDER A REQUEST
TO TRANSFER THE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SPIKERS
GRILLE & BEACH CLUB (7651 HIGHWAY 65 N.E.) (WARD 2):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this is to set a public hearing for April 8, 2002, to
consider a request to transfer the liquor license for Spikers to Minnesota Sports
Federation. Staff recommended Council's approval.
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SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 8, 2002.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 25-2002 IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR
MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT FOR KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS, 6831 HIGHWAY 65 N.E. (WARD 2):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this is a renewal of the pull-tab license for Knights
of Columbus. The term of the new license would run from June 1, 2002, to May 31,
2004. Staff recommended Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 25-2002.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 25-2002 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 341 (GENERALLY LOCATED AT
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.) (WARD 1):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this project provides for the replacement of a
pedestrian bridge in the same configuration as it existed before it was destroyed by a
garbage truck last year. The City will also install an advance warning crossbar over the
road on both sides of the bridge. All costs associated with the bridge replacement will be
passed through the insurance carrier of the sanitation company responsible for the
demolition of the bridge.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 25-2002.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 26-2002 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING SIGNING AN
AGREEMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY POLICE
DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEARS 2002 AND 2003:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this agreement provides for a four percent (4%) cost
of living adjustment for 2002 and two adjustments of two percent (2%) in 2003. It
provides for compensation for time worked by Field Training Officers. The City also
agrees to continue to research and discuss the viability and options for post-retirement
health care under the plans recently promoted by the Minnesota State Retirement System.
The agreement also pledges the City will research new options for scheduling police
officers for court time and reporting. Staff recommended Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 26-2002.
5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE
GENERAL FUND FOR OCTOBER THROUGH DECEMBER, 2001:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the adjustments were made as a result of unforeseen
revenues and expenditures. There is $38,237 in revenue and expenditure adjustments for
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the General Fund. There is $33,930 in revenue and expenditure adjustments in the Capital
Improvements Fund to be spent to upgrade the railroad crossing on 77th Way. A revenue
adjustment of $30,335 was transferred from the General Fund as a budget expenditure to
cover the City's portion of grant funded employees' salaries and benefits. Staff
recommended Council's approval.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED
ON THE REGULAR AGENDA.
6. APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this is a motion to appoint Brad Dunham to the at-
large vacancy on the Planning Commission. Mr. Dunham is a resident of Fridley. He
applied for the vacancy on the Planning Commission created by the resignation of Connie
Modig. Staff recommended Council's approval of this appointment.
APPOINTED BRAD DUNHAM TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
7. CLAIMS:
APPROVED CLAIM NOS. 104078-104215.
8. LICENSES:
APPROVED ALL LICENSES AS SUBMITTED.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adopt the agenda as amended with the addition of Item
No. 5. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
No visitors in the audience spoke.
PUBLIC HEARING:
9. CONSIDERATION OF AN OFF-SALE 3.2% MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR
21ST CENTURY FOOD & FUEL, INC., GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7883 EAST
RIVER ROAD N.E.(WARD 3):
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and
open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 7:37 P.M.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that Mr. Xia Yang is here representing the 21st Century Food
and Fuel, Inc. He stated that the store on the east side of East River Road was once a shopping
center. It has had a 3.2% malt liquor license. Mr. Yang has acquired the store and established a
new license with ownership of the store. Mr. Yang's application has been reviewed by the Police
Department and his references have been checked. Staff recommended approval of the liquor
license.
Mr. Yang, 533 Jessamine Avenue East, St. Paul, stated that this is the first time he has applied
for a liquor license. He does not drink much himsel£ He has been looking for a gas station for
the last couple of years. He has owned a convenience store in St. Paul for six months. The
previous owner was related to his uncle's wife and that is how he got permission to buy the store.
He wants to be a part of Fridley's business because it is a quite place with good neighborhoods.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that this is a 3.2% malt liquor license. The rules are clear as to
who he can sell it to, and the police do spot checks on different stores to make sure they are in
compliance with the rules.
Mr. Yang stated that he is aware of the rules.
Councilmember Bolkcom welcomed Mr. Yang to Fridley.
Mr. Yang thanked Council.
Mr. John Maloy, 8051 Broad Avenue, stated that he lives close by the store. He would like to
state that he has no objections with this liquor license.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 7:42 P.M.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 27-2002 AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN APPROPRIATIONS
FOR THE GENERAL FUND FOR OCTOBER THROUGH DECEMBER, 2001:
Mayor Lund stated that this was removed due to a typographical error in the resolution.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to receive a corrected copy of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the Resolution No. 27-2002 as amended.
Seconded by Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the Home Remodeling Fair had the same amount of traffic
as last year. There was a lot of information available if you are interested in remodeling.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that Grant Fernelius worked particularly hard on this event.
Councilmember Barnette stated that the caucus is Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Billings stated that if people have questions on the caucus, they should call City
Hall for information.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember
Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MARCH 4, 2002, CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:46 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Signe L. Johnson Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor