CCM 11/18/2013
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
NOVEMBER 18, 2013
The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Lund
Councilmember-at-Large Barnette
Councilmember Saefke
Councilmember Varichak
Councilmember Bolkcom
OTHERS PRESENT:
Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Darcy Erickson, City Attorney
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1.City Council Meeting of October 28, 2013.
APPROVED.
2.City Council Meeting of November 4, 2013.
APPROVED.
OLD BUSINESS:
3.Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 108 of the Fridley City Code
Providing for the Adoption of the Most Current Edition of the Minnesota State Fire
Code and Shall Perpetually Include any Future Editions of the Minnesota State Fire
Code with the Exception of the Optional Appendix Chapters. Optional Appendix
Chapters Shall Not Apply Unless Specifically Adopted.
WAIVED THE READING OF THE ORDINANCE AND ADOPTED ORDINACE NO.
1309 ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLICATION.
4.First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Fridley Home Rule Charter, Chapter 7.
Taxation and Finances; Chapter 8. Public Improvements and Special Assessments;
Chapter 11. Public Ownership and Operation of Utilities; and Chapter 12.
Miscellaneous Provisions (Continued November 4, 2013).
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WAIVED THE READING OF THE ORDINANCE AND ADOPTED THE ORDINANCE
ON FIRST READING.
NEW BUSINESS:
5.Approve 2014 Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Fridley and Flat
Rock Geographics.
APPROVED.
6.Claims (161694-161857).
APPROVED THE CLAIMS AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE.
7.Licenses.
APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Saefke tabled
noted the second paragraph in the memorandum for Item 4 says
continued
and should say .
Councilmember Bolkcom
noted that the dates on the contract with Flat Rock Geographics
20142014
should be changed from January 1, , through December 31, .
MOTION
by Councilmember Barnette to approve the consent agenda with the amended
contract dates and text correction on Page 20. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION
by Councilmember Barnette to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OPEN FORUM VISITORS:
No one from the audience spoke.
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8.Informal Status Report
Councilmember Bolkcom
announced that Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts will be hosting a
Holiday Tea Gifts for All Seasons on December 5 at 6:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to have
high tea that was ordered from England, enjoy finger sandwiches and scones. There is a
suggested $5.00 donation for the tea.
CouncilmemberBarnette
announced there will be a fundraiser on Saturday, November 23,
from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Fridley VFW for a teacher in Fridley,Krista Holum Dorkas. Krista is
facing serious health problems and high medical bills. The family would love to have everyone
attend.
Councilmember Bolkcom
added that those who cannot attend the benefit can donate through
the Fridley Focus website.
Mayor Lund
said on Thursday evening the Fridley School District held their first electronic
recycling event and it was greatly attended. They collected truckloads of televisions, cell
phones, computers--all donated for free. These items will be sold to third world parties and 50%
of the profits will come back to the Fridley School District. Medtronic played an important role
by making an in-house collection donating a couple semi-loads of electronics and the proceeds
will go to school district. Another event like this will be held in April on Earth Day. They hope
to get some other community partners to participate.
Mayor Lund
also attended the High School play, Little Shop of Horrors. The school could use
some community support.
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 7:11
P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Krista Monsrud Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor