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01/24/2011 - 29390CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF FRIDLEY JANUARY 24, 2011 The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Lund Councilmember-at-Large Barnette Councilmember Saefke Councilmember Varichak Councilmember Bolkcom OTHERS PRESENT: William Burns, City Manager Fritz Knaak, City Attorney Darin Nelson, Finance Director James Kosluchar, Public Works Director Scott Hickok, Community Development Director LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: State Legislative Delegation. Representative Tillberry said he is starting his third term and working in the areas of Commerce and Regulatory Reform, Judiciary Policy and Finance, and Taxes. This year is a budget year and there is a deficit situation happening and that will be the primary focus. Representative Carolyn Laine was not able to come this evening. Senator Barb Goodwin, State Senator District 50, said she is serving her first year in the Senate and has served three terms in the House. This year the budget shortfall is $7.4B with inflation. She is on the Finance Committee. She said the budget shortfall is over 20% of the budget. There is not a lot of excess in the budget so there will be painful cuts. No one will be untouched by what is happening at the state level. In the past, there were shifts done to cover the holes in the budget. This year we need to take care of the budget. Senator Pam Wolf, State Senator, District 51, said this is her first term and she is a teacher by trade. She will be working in transportation, education, elections and local government. She is excited to try some new things and take away restrictions for local government to give them the ability to do what is best for their community. William Burns, City Manager, asked about the state as a whole and the $3.3 trillion pension obligation with only $2.3 trillion available. He asked about the pension system and if Minnesota is different from others. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011 PAGE 2 Representative Tillberry said that Minnesota is safer than that and each pension is different. There are safeguards that were put in place last year. No one could predict the down turn would hit as hard as it did which does affect pensions. It will have to be looked at like anything else at the capital. Councilmember Bolkcom asked about being able to work together and not being so partisan. She said if it worked, what would be different? Senator Goodwin said everyone wants the problems solved but everyone has different approaches to the problems. There will be different approaches and it will take everyone to solve the problems. There are a lot of new members but the budget is very difficult to learn and understand. There is no simple answer. Councilmember Bolkcom asked what the best way is to get a hold of everyone. Senator Goodwin said through the Minnesota Legislature website or by calling the Minnesota Senate or House of Representatives. Councilmember Barnette asked what was happening with local government aid. Representative Tillberry said that LGA will be going away, as that is part of the cuts that have been presented. Mayor Lund said that there are always ways to find positives as to what others may see as a negative. The problem with the loss of LGA is that this was the Minnesota Miracle in 1971; the miracle fix for cities. Sales tax was created for the Minnesota Miracle and with loss of LGA, he asked why there wasn't a reduction in sales tax. He said he is willing to take the hardship that will come, but people want to see the fix, not the accounting shifts that have happened in the past. This is a big issue to deal with that has not been addressed in the last several years. Restoring local authority would be great because cities have unique issues. To lump the cities together does not work well so he would like to see that happen. Senator Wolf said there are specific mandates and she is looking for input from local authorities as to what type of mandates are tying their hands and what they can to do lift the burden. Senator Goodwin said from a Finance Committee view she would like to know what the mandates are in the proposal and what they cost, how many jobs they will create and how many will be cut. Dr. Burns said a smart budget involves choices around priorities. He asked to what e�tent the state can provide information to understand what is discretionary and what is mandated. Senator Goodwin said the important thing is to look at outcomes rather than programs. We need to demand that programs show an outcome. With mandated outcomes we will be able to decide what programs are working and what programs need to be thrown out. If outcomes are met, they will get the contract again. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011 PAGE 3 Representative Tillberry said there are so many exemptions that take place in a tax situation. Mayor Lund asked why those programs aren't eliminated. Representative Tillberry said then all the exemptions would go away. People forget that other states are not giving out exemptions. He added that as a resident of Fridley he sees great value in the Springbrook Nature Center project and hopes to put that back out there. PRESENTATION: WinterFest — Saturday, January 29, 2011. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting of January 3, 2011. APPROVED. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Fridley City Code, Chapter 901, Creating Petty Misdemeanor Violations. William Burns, City Manager, said these amendments convert 42 misdemeanor violations to petty misdemeanors. The change will simplify the process of charging and adjudicating these violations without loss of revenue. There is nothing in this ordinance that changes the actual violations or their definitions. Staff recommends Council's approval. THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA. OLD BUSINESS: 2. Approve Comprehensive Sign Plan for Fridley Interstate Rail Distribution Center, Generally Located at 5100 and 5110 Main Street N.E. (Ward 3). William Burns, City Manager, said the City Code requires shopping centers and multi-tenant buildings to have comprehensive sign plans. Industrial Equities, the owner of the two Main Street Buildings has submitted the plan which meets all of the City's criteria. Staff recommends Council's approval. THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011 PAGE 4 3. Request for an Extension for Special Use Permit, SP #07-09, for the Sikh Society, to Allow the Construction of a Worship Facility in an R-1, Single Family District, Generally Located at 5350 Monroe Street (Ward 1). William Burns, City Manager, said Council approved a special use permit for the Sikh Society allowing them to construct a church on their property at 5350 Monroe Street in November of 2007. Council granted them e�tensions in January of both 2009 and 2010. They are asking for a third one year e�tension that they believe will give them time to accumulate additional funding to construct their Fridley Church. Staff recommends Council's approval. THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA. 4. Approve 2011 Agreement for Residential Recycling Program between the City of Fridley and the County of Anoka. William Burns, City Manager, said the agreement with Anoka County allows Fridley to receive $66,666.05 in SCORE Funding from Anoka County. Due to County-wide distribution adjustments, the amount is $422.99 less than we received in 2010. The agreement, however, is the same as the agreements for both 2009 and 2010. Staff recommends Council's approval. APPROVED. 5. Resolution Ordering Improvement, Approval of Plans and Ordering Advertisement for Bids: Sanitary Sewer Lining Project No. 400. William Burns, City Manager, said the plan includes .94 miles in five project areas. The projected cost of this work is $190,400. Should bids come in higher than the $190,000 included in the 2011 Capital Improvements Plan, staff will adjust the project scope. Staff recommends Council's approval. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2011-06. 6. Resolution Approving Entering into a Joint Powers Agreement for Wellhead Protection in Anoka County William Burns, City Manager, said the Minnesota Department of Health required Minnesota cities to submit wellhead protection plans in 1997. Fridley subsequently joined with 9 other Anoka County Cities and Anoka County for joint preparation of these plans. Fridley submitted its plan to the State in 2008 and was granted plan approval in 2009. Dr. Burns said since then Anoka County is asking the same ten cities to continue to meet as a Joint Powers Authority to discuss the implementation of these plans. This agreement does not create any obligation to fund any project. It simply permits the ten cities to meet with Anoka County and discuss measures that might be taken to jointly implement portions of each city's FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011 PAGE 5 plan. It also recognizes the enhanced ability that a joint powers organization has in attracting outside funding. Staff recommends Council's approval. THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA. 7. Claims (149226-149479). APPROVED. 8. Licenses. APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Councilmember Bolkcom asked for Item Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 6 to be removed from the consent agenda. MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of Item Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 6. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the agenda with the addition of Item Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 6. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. OPEN FORUM: No one from the audience spoke. NEW BUSINESS: 3. Request for an Extension for Special Use Permit, SP #07-09, for the Sikh Society, to Allow the Construction of a Worship Facility in an R-1, Single Family District, Generally Located at 5350 Monroe Street (Ward 1). Councilmember Bolkcom was concerned because this is the third e�tension which should be the last one granted. She thinks that sometimes the water gets muddied, and she would have a problem with e�tending the e�tension for more than one year. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011 PAGE 6 DJ Sikka, President of the Board of Directors for the Sikh Society, said the Sikh Society has been in Fridley for 17 years and recently relocated to Bloomington. Most people live in the Fridley/New Brighton area and want to build another church in Fridley. If funding is not able to be raised to build another church, the land may be sold. Mayor Lund said soon the current site will need to be vacated and people will have to go to Bloomington. He said it sounded like people have been going to church in Fridley for 17 years and would like a site here. Mr. Sikka said that is correct. They need the funding, as banks will not give loans to churches. They moved because they sold the current building to the City. They are looking for the last extension of one year. Councilmember Bolkcom said that the proposed site still has other details to be worked out. MOTION by Councilmember Saefke to approve the request for an e�tension for Special Use Permit, SP #07-09, for the Sikh Society, to allow the construction of a Worship Facility in an R-1, Single Family District, generally located at 5350 Monroe Street. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PUBLIC HEARING: 9. Preliminary Assessment Hearing on Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2011-01. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 8:19 P.M. James Kosluchar, Public Works Director, said the purpose of this preliminary assessment hearing is for the City Council to discuss this local improvement before ordering is done. The City Council will consider the information in the feasibility report and any other information necessary. Interested persons are invited to speak to the City Council about the project. Mr. Kosluchar said this is the si�th year under the City's major maintenance program for asphalt streets that have concrete curb and gutter. This program was developed to rehabilitate the deteriorated asphalt surface on a recurring schedule. The program targets pavements of a condition where pothole patching, crack sealing, and seal coating are no longer sufficient to efficiently maintain a quality surface. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011 PAGE 7 Mr. Kosluchar said the project includes the Hyde Park neighborhood and adjacent properties to the west of Main Street. Mr. Kosluchar said that property owners were sent a mailing on September 23 which included an invitation to an open house held on September 30, 2010. Twenty people and 3 City Council members attended. A notice was mailed with a Project Questionnaire. Property owners were sent a mailing on January 3 and 4 which included a Notice of a Public Hearing that included estimated special assessment based on policy. Mr. Kosluchar said at the open house, staff provided a 20-minute presentation and responded to questions on topics such as special assessments, access concerns during construction, project schedule, utility maintenance/drainage/curbing and refuse vehicles and their impacts. He said 65 questionnaire responses have been received to date, which is about a 30% response. Many phone calls have been received by staff as well. Public comment has been generally favorable and understanding of need. Mr. Kosluchar said the 2011 planned work included 28 street segments considered in the plan and proposed initially. Seventeen street segments in the North Industrial area were deferred from 2011 construction. Eleven street segments remain in this project. Nine street segments are to receive reclaiming of asphalt surface due to weak road base. Two street segments are to receive 2'/z" mill and overlay of asphalt surface (Main Street). Minor underground utility repairs will precede mill and overlay in early 2011. The approximate schedule to complete mill and overlay will be within four weeks of construction start; from mid-May to mid-August 2011. Mr. Kosluchar reviewed the tentative schedule for the 2011 project. The preliminary assessment hearing will be held in January. Utility work should begin in March. Bids opened for repaving in March, 2011. Construction should being in May or June and completed in August. The public hearing to set assessments will be held in October and the assessments will begin in January, 2012. Mr. Kosluchar reviewed the project budget: Estimated Project Cost = $495,000 $ 70,000 City of Fridley Municipal State Aid $ 375,000 special assessment to adjacent properties $ 20,000 from Water Utility Fund $ 15,000 from Sanitary Sewer Utility Fund $ 15,000 from Storm Water Utility Fund Mr. Kosluchar said letters to all assessable parcels regarding the final assessment hearing to be held in October, will be sent about two weeks in advance of the hearing. Letters to all assessed parcels regarding the final assessment amount and payment options will be sent in October or November. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011 PAGE 8 Mr. Kosluchar said if homeowners have any questions regarding the project they may contact him or Layne Otteson, Assistant Director of Public Works. Councilmember Bolkcom asked for an explanation about the issues related to industrial properties. Mr. Kosluchar said there were a number of issues related to the economy and how businesses were affected. A high percentage of industrial properties were vacant or for sale. The project could force active businesses to close and affect those who were trying to sell or lease property. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the residential property concerns were heard. Mr. Kosluchar said residents generally had questions on how the project would work and about their sanitary sewer services. There were limited comments on the actual project. Councilmember Bolkcom said the industrial properties took up a majority of the time. She commented that residents would be charged an estimated $1,600 and asked if that was correct. Mr. Kosluchar said correct. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if staff received many telephone calls related to issues such as water standing in the street or whether the project needed to be done. Mr. Kosluchar answered no. Councilmember Bolkcom asked what would happen to the five-year plan if the project were delayed because of poor economic times. Mr. Kosluchar said the plan would need to be compressed. One year would not make it impossible to accomplish, but if it were deferred over several years it will get behind. The City tries to repair the streets before they require too much maintenance. Councilmember Varichak asked if the project would be a higher price if it were delayed. Mr. Kosluchar said contractors and homeowners are hurting but contractors are bidding at fairly decent prices. Quotes are down about 20% from the pre-economic downturn. Oil prices have a great affect on the project, so economic recovery prices would more than likely be higher. Josh Davis, 5923 2"d Street, said he moved into his house two years ago. It was a foreclosure with a lot of potential. He has put a lot of money into the home and both years the value has gone down. He is trying to sell the house and will lose money on the house. He said $1,600 is a lot of money to add to a home he is already going to lose money on. His house does not even have a driveway that meets that street. He has to drive down the alleyway and the alleyway does not get service from the City. Mayor Lund asked if the alleyway is a through street or a dead end. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011 PAGE 9 Mr. Davis said it is a dead end and the apartments are empty so no one cares to plow it. Councilmember Bolkcom said if Mr. Davis sells his home, he would still be responsible for the assessment. Mayor Lund said the tax value statements are about 18 months behind so the valuation could start to increase slightly. Dave Rust, 262 57th Place, asked about the handicap ramps on 61st Avenue that have no sidewalks. He asked why the City spends money on these ramps when they lead to nowhere. Mr. Kosluchar said that is part of an ADA compliance project on 61st Avenue where Federal dollars were used to upgrade those areas. The cost of the ramp was minor compared to getting people across the street safely. Mayor Lund said asked if this was a mandated project. Mr. Kosluchar said the project was not mandated but the result was mandated with ADA requirements. Also more attention was needed for accessibility of roadways and streets by pedestrians using pathways. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if Mr. Rust was for or against the project. Mr. Rust said he has always been happy with Fridley streets and did not mind paying for what we need. He said he did not want to pay for things not needed. His main concern is that nothing seems to be maintained after the project is complete. Street lights out, trees not maintained, etc. Councilmember Bolkcom said if people see things they do not like they should let Council know. Scott Hickok said that the trees were cut down on 57th Avenue that had died and were replaced along the corridor. He added that the landscaping in front of the Rust property is poorly maintained. Other people maintain their own property. The north side has not been maintained and has dead plants and hedges not trimmed. Some lights were wired for energy purposes to have them half on and off as a cost-saving effort. He said if there is a bulb out, please let us know. Betty Loewen, 276 58th Avenue NE, asked if the entire road was being ripped out. Mr. Kosluchar said that segment will have more e�tensive work done. Ms. Loewen asked about the curb, because she has a new curb. Mayor Lund said they would not touch the concrete curbs; only the asphalt curbs. Ms. Loewen asked approximately how long the project would take because she has a renter who FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011 PAGE 10 would have to park on a different street. Mayor Lund said to contact Mr. Kosluchar for the timing of the project. Staff tries to minimize the inconvenience to homeowners. Councilmember Bolkcom said there may be a day she cannot get into her driveway. The inconvenience is minimal. Mr. Kosluchar said the new pavement can be driven on in matter of hours. It takes about eight hours to cure. If there were a medical reason homeowners needed access they would accommodate their schedule. Barney Coelho, 6061 Third Street NE, said he was opposed to this project because of the timing. He said many families are looking at line items in budgets to cut things and this will add further hardship. If this project could be deferred for a year or two it would be better. His original assessment was $3,200 but then was corrected to $2,000. His vote would be to delay the project and give the economy and families a chance to get themselves back on their feet financially before taking on a big project. Mayor Lund said he was not the first person to bring that up. The project was deferred for the commercial industrial area because they were hit hard the year before. Oil prices will not diminish over the years so delaying the project could be costly. No one predicted the economy would be as bad as it is until it happened. We are concerned about cost. William Burns, City Manager, said the streets may be 3 to 4 times worse than they are now if the project is delayed. Councilmember Bolkcom did not think one year would make a big difference. Mayor Lund said contractors are looking for work so rates are good. No one knows how much it will be a few years from now. It may cost more to do the project. Staff is very conservative in estimates and even estimate on the high side. It is very rare to see the cost go higher than the original estimate. Councilmember Bolkcom said if this project goes ahead and bids come back outrageously higher, way above the $1,600 per household, we would not do the project. Councilmember Varichak thought the project should be delayed one year and it should be done with the Hyde Park area ne�t year. Councilmember Bolkcom said it is not just about people struggling right now, they also may not be employed right now. Paul Sleezer, 334 Lock Lake Road, said that $170 a year is not going to hurt him, but he was surprised that the same project was assessed at $834 five years ago. He is concerned about the traffic on the road and the weight on the streets. Commercial businesses may be having financial FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011 PAGE 11 problems but they should pay more of their share because of the heavy traffic their business brings to the roads. The street does need work and if the fee goes up 20% every year, it may as well get taken care of now. Mayor Lund said the assessment proportion is a 40/60 ratio; 40% commercial base vs. 60% residential. Mr. Kosluchar said the commercial properties end up paying a larger portion of the assessment. Mayor Lund added that residents only pay for their side of street and the commercial properties pays for both sides of street. Norma Rust, 262 57th Place, said single family homeowners are assessed $1,600 and commercial properties pay based on linear foot ($23.50 per linear foot). The average City lots are 100 feet wide and some are smaller in Hyde Park If homeowners with smaller lots paid at the $23.50 per linear foot their assessment could be $1,175. Mayor Lund said some type of formula needs to be used and whether people have smaller lots or larger lots they all use the street in the same manner. Ms. Rust asked for more explanation as to how they arrived at that number. Mayor Lund said this was covered at the informal meeting. Councilmember Bolkcom thought it would be a good idea to add more information to the letter to explain how the City arrived at that figure. MOTION by Councilmember Saefke to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:40 P.M. OLD BUSINESS: 10. Consideration of Payment of Estimate for Valley Paving for the 2010 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2010-01 (Tabled December 13, 2010). MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to remove this item from the table. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011 PAGE 12 James Kosluchar, Public Works Director, said Valley Paving made some corrections. The work that remains will be corrected by June 1, 2011. The City will hold the retainer and four segments where there were surface problems, and they agree to pay to sealcoat those streets. He is happy with the agreement and they came to a reasonable compromise. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if staff was comfortable with the timing. She asked if it could be completed by June 1, 2011. Mr. Kosluchar answered yes. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if staff felt that sealcoating would fix the problem. Mr. Kosluchar reviewed it, the engineer looked at it along with contractors and all agreed that this would be the best manner in which to repair the street. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the number is high enough to cover the repairs without costing the City and tax payers any additional money. Mr. Kosluchar answered yes. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if a letter would be sent out to homeowners outlining what will happen in their neighborhood and when it will be completed. Mr. Kosluchar said something would be sent out in the ne�t few weeks. MOTION by Councilmember Saefke to approve the payment of the estimate for Valley Paving for the 2010 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2010-01. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Fridley City Code, Chapter 901, Creating Petty Misdemeanor Violations. Councilmember Bolkcom asked about the number of misdemeanor violations. William Burns, City Manager, said the number of misdemeanors in the ordinance was correct and there is nothing to amend; there are 42 total. There was a concern of allowing repeats for petty misdemeanors to get off with multiple offenses. Mr. Abbott was saying that the law allows the courts to escalate that penalty. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011 PAGE 13 Fritz Knaak, City Attorney, said the authorization is given to the courts. The Anoka Courts have a fine schedule and an escalating fine schedule. Each time you offend, you get a higher fine. The courts take care of that. Dr. Burns said some items require appearance in court and many are currently allowed to pay a fine and avoid court costs. The court may now deem the person guilty and use a collection agency to collect any unpaid amounts. This avoids the costs associated with drafting a formal complaint, issuing and serving an arrest warrant, and further court appearances. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to waive the reading of the ordinance and adopt Ordinance No. 1274 on second reading an order publication. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NEW BUSINESS: 11. Resolution Ordering Final Plans, Specifications and Calling for Bids: 2011 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2011-01. Councilmember Bolkcom said she has not heard from a lot of people and people here tonight were half and hal£ There was not an overwhelming amount of people asking to defer and do a bigger project ne� year. Councilmember Varichak said if people did not want the project, more people would have come to say they did not want it. A year from now it will cost more. Mayor Lund said Council is clearly sensitive to economic times and the hardship this puts on homeowners. He said he will vote in favor of the project. If we wait, more construction may be needed. Councilmember Barnette said he did not hear a tremendous outcry from people opposed to this. For the amount of residents involved in the project, not many came forward. Homeowners who have a hardship can go with the 10-year pay plan. The amount of $1,600 is a lot of money, but if delayed, the price will just go up. If bids come in really high, we will not do it. Councilmember Saefke was concerned about the cost but rode the streets this summer and the streets are due to be fixed. If we let it go it will not be any cheaper. If the final price comes back too high we can say no or reduce the scope of the project. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt Resolution No. 2011-08. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, MAYOR LUND, COUNCILMEMBER BARNETTE, COUNCILMEMBER SAEFKE AND COUNCILMEMBER BOLKCOM VOTING AYE, FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011 PAGE 14 AND COUNCILMEMBER VARICHAK VOTING NAY, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED ON A 4 TO 1 VOTE. 2. Approve Comprehensive Sign Plan for Fridley Interstate Rail Distribution Center, Generally Located at 5100 and 5110 Main Street N.E. (Ward 3) Councilmember Saefke asked if the permits had been secured. Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, said the permits have been applied for but not issued. This was done so they will match the sign plan that is approved. Councilmember Bolkcom asked about the tenant who modified their sign. Are they required to comply, or can it stay because they are grandfathered in? Mr. Hickok said after they get 3 or more tenants, a comprehensive sign plan is required. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the Comprehensive Sign Plan for Fridley Interstate Rail Distribution Center, generally located at 5100 and 5110 Main Street N.E. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6. Resolution Approving Entering into a Joint Powers Agreement for Wellhead Protection in Anoka County. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the County was going to vote. James Kosluchar, Public Works Director, answered no. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if staff was comfortable there was enough time to bring information on the implementation of a wellhead protection project to Council to discuss and notify the Group Facilitator. Mr. Kosluchar said they are projecting to meet quarterly so the time was e�tended from 10 to 30 days for City Council review. Councilmember Bolkcom said it says cities will work on projects together to get a better deal. She wanted to make sure that there would never be a project done in another city that we have to help pay for. Mr. Kosluchar said correct. The project would be divided up by numbers and addresses so we pay only our portion. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2011 PAGE 15 MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt Resolution No. 2011-07. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12. Informal Status Reports. Councilmember Bolkcom said the Springbrook Nature Center is having their Annual Spring Spree on Apri19, 2011. ADJOURN: MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:23 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Krista Monsrud Scott J. Lund Recording Secretary Mayor