09/24/91 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Councilmember Peterson stated that public hearings will be held, research will be done and possible alternatives will be looked at. A discussion ensued regarding different alternatives for the roadway. Mr. Smith suggested connecting with 154th Avenue N.W. Lowell Vassar, owner of one of the subject properties, stated he lives on 153rd Avenue N.W. off of Armstrong Boulevard N.W. He stated he could verify the heavy tmck traffic and also that cars go by his place going 80 m.p.h. If the "T" is taken out of the road, it will create a dead man's intersection. This extension being proposed goes over 100% wetland and a lot of trees will be tom out. Mr. Jankowski stated the plan Mr. Vassar is referring to was just a drawing for a cost estimate. Mr. Vassar stated the east/west corridor is not needed as anyone needing to go east to west knows where the roads are. It is a waste of money. He added he would do anything to save the wetland. He feels it's stupid to bury the wetland and then dig a pond. He stated that spending all those dollars on 6/10 of a mile of road and mining all that residential land is ridiculous. He was concerned with the path that was chosen for the proposed extension. Mr. Jankowsld stated that the proposal involves the least amount of property owners. Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to table this case until all the information can be examined and wait for Council direction. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Peterson, Hardin and Beyer. Voting No: None. Case #3: Fire Department Officer's Pay Personnel Coordinator McAloney stated that during Budget Committee meetings for the 1991 budget, there were discussions regarding "Officer's Pay" for the Fire Department. There was $850 included in the Fire Department budget; however staff understood that the "concept" was funded to allow for further discussion as to the merits of such a program. She stated the planned breakdown for the $850 is as follows: Fire Chief - $250, Assistant Fire Chief - $200, Captain - $200, Safety Officer- $100 and Training Officer- $100. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Peterson to direct staff to draft a resolution for City Council action to pay Fire Department Officer's a total of $850 (breakdown as presented). Mrs. Helling will decide if it is to be paid quarterly, yearly, etc. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer and Hardin. Voting No: None. Case #4: Rates and Charges - Building Permit and Plan Check Fees Finance Officer Helling stated that due to the significant shortfall in building permit and plan check fees, the criteria under which the 1991 revenue forecast was made was reviewed. It was determined that the actual permit fees collected for 1990 and year-to-date 1991 have been calculated based upon the 1979 Uniform Building Code. The difference between the 1979 and the 1985 schedule is an increase in the permit fee of approximately 47% and the same would then be true of the plan check fee. The information as to the change in the Uniform Building Code schedule was not communicated to the Building Official. She stated he is now aware of this change and has implemented the adopted schedule. Budget Committee/September 24, 1991 Page 3 of 5