PL 07/12/1978 - 30494�
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CITY OF FRTDLEY
PLANNI.NG COP�IMZSSSON MEETING -- JULY 12, 197$ �
CALL TO ORDER•
Chairperson Harris called the July 129 1978y Planning Commission
meeting to order a�C 7: �-1 P.M.
ROLL C AI.,L :
Members Present:
Members Absent:
0'thers Present:
Storla, Oquist9 Harris, Peterson, Schnabel,
Langenfeld
None
Jerrold Boardman, City Planner
Dick Sobiech' Public Vdorks Directo�
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: JUNC 21, 1978
MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Mro Langenfeld� to approve
the June 21, 1978, Planning Commission meeting minutese
Ms. Schnabel wanted the last sentence oi the seventh paragraph
on Page 9 to be changed to read� "She said th�at the Planning
Commission should bring the concept to the City Council; and
if the Council chose not to agree with the corzcept� then the
concept could be brought back to the voters of the City for
them to decide".
IIPON A.VOTCE VOTE, all voting aye, the motion carried
unanimouslys The minutes, with the amended statement by
Ms. Schnabel, were approved.
1. CONTINUED: PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED
PRELIMINARY PLAT, P.S„ 78-05, MUNI1'S HILLCREST ADDITION,
BY TIMOTHY MUN�t AND TODD BLAIR: A REPI,AT OF LOTS 5� ,7�
�9� AND 10' BLOCK 2p HILLCREST ADDITION, GENERALLY LOCATED
IN' THE 7100 BLOCK ON THE EAST SIDE OF EAST RIVER ROAD.
Mr. Dick Sobiech� Public Works Director for the City
was present at the meeting regarding this itemm Mr.
addressed many of the concerns that the City and�the
had regardin� the preliminary plat.
of Fridley�
Sobiech
neighbors
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The first item that Mre Sobiech addressed was the Burlington
Northern drainage ditch. He said that the ditch definitely w�s
not properly maintained. He said that he had some conversations
with Burlington Northern and had been told by them that all that
had to be done tivas to submit a drainage plan to Burlington Northern
and then fi11 out a permit wi.th Burlington Northern. Mr. Sobiech
said that at that point the City, the Petitioner, and Burlington
Northern could work together to properly grade the area and maintain
propea� drainage for those lots.
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Mr� .Sobiech indicated i.h.at praper draina�e of �those lots was
deiinitely �on�xnger� on Burlingtarl Tdorthern properly Baintaining
�he drainage ditchm
Mr. Sobiech pointed ou� that there would have to be a lot oi
re-grading of the entire area to insure that any run-off does not
increase after the developr�en't.
Mr. Sobiech next sho��red the Commission members �Che drainage plan
t�.at had been submitted by the pe �citioners. He said that the plan
still needed the approval of the Rice Creek ti"dater Shed Dis�rict.
He said that he had briefly look�d o�aer the plan and felt it was
an. adequate drainage plan, �
Mr, John Kehn of 7129 East River Road NE; Mr. Terry Mickley of
7075 Hickory Drive; Mr. Gary Thomas of 7061 Hickory Drive; a:nd
Mr. Les Blinco of 7067 Hicka�y Drive were at the meeting regarding
�his item. �
Mr. Sobiech explained exac�tly �vhat the drainage plan. was going to
do to the neighbors ar�.d the Commission members.
One of the neighbors had pic�ures he shov�ed to Mr. So�iech and
the Commi�ssion members showing the water tha� was standing on
the lots in question,
Mr. Sobiech said that the Engineering Firm that had developed.
the d�ainage plan for the pe�i�ioners had to insure that the
run off i� the area wou13 not i�crease after tY�e development„
He said that the Firm had taken into consideration the total
eight acres that existed in that area to be sure that all
situations wouJ..d be addresseci. He said that the Engineering
Firm has indica�ed that after the developmeilt taking into
coi�sideration that �here woul�. be drive-way surfaces9 etc.
that could i�acrease the rate of run-oif' there would have to
be a Y►olding pond of some �ype located in the areao He said
that che proposed plan:�rould direct the run-o�f to the rear
lots aiad create a drainage stivail that would have to be re-
graded, He said it eras desigued that ihe rear area would not
�e a holding-ponde He said i� u�ould be designed so that all the
water cvould be run-off into the creek through the use of the
Burlington Northern Railroad drainage di-�ch.
Mre Sobiech shotved the Commission �embers and the neighbors the
results of �he Soil tests that had been made on the lots in
questiono
The neighbors shovred much concern regarding �he planned level
of the basements of the houses that would be constructed on the
lots in ques-tiono
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At tl.his point 3_n time9 Chaix•pe�son Harris clarified the �erminology
being used for lots 119 12 & 13o He said that it had been
determinod that the lots were not City owried property. He said
that the lots raere being held in trust by the County for i;he State
of Minneso�Ca. .
Mr. Sobiech said that at the present time� the only thing that
tlle City could do cvith that land (lots 1 1 a 12 & 13) �vas to use
it for drainage purposes. He said that all the Ciiy had on that
property was drainage easements.
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Chairperson Harris explained to the neighbors that the Drainage
Plan bein� subffiitted vaas ��suppose�' to correct any existing
drainage problems in the area as well as insure that no new problems
developed because of the developmen� of the lots in question@
The neighbors �vere concerned that if a drainage swale �as
graded in �he rear area of their lots, the wa-�er would actua�ly
floti� into to their yards because some of the yards �vould have
lower spots than the planned �swale They didn�t want to see it
happen. They said that when they built their homes they had
been cold that they couldn't alter their rear yards at all becau.se
of the drainage plan.s for �h�t area.
p�r. Pete�°son �iran�ed to know �•rho�e responsi�aili�y it �r�uld b� t�
mai.ntain the drainage s�rale once it was developed/
Mr. Sobiech said it bqould be up to the property ovaners to assume
the responsibility o� proper maintenance of the area once it was
a11 properly developed and graded.
Chairperson Harris pointed out that the amouat,of water going
into the rear yards of the neighbors �vould actually be less
with the proposed drainage plan than it pr.esently �ras.
Mr. Sobiech said that it was very possible ichat the holding area
could be developed similar to 5�ilvan Park. He said that with the
use of some berming and some plantings� etc. the area could be
made into a very nice open area.
The neighbors agreed that the area could be developed very nicely
but they �ere still concerned about some type of re�ourse should
the plan not �rork and in a few years they experience additional
water problems.
Mr. Sobiech said that the neighbors �vere stating their concerns
at the�Public Hearing. He said that they have stated that they
did not want the development if it would create any problems for
them in regards to �vater and clrainage.
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Chairperson Harris asked if there would be enough space after
the holding area was deve�oped to have some type of park
iacilitye
Mr. Sobiech said that it has been stated. t1c�.at it• was not an
appropriate location for a park. �
Mra Sobiech said that there ivould have to be some access for
maintenance equi�,ment. He estimated that approximately ZO feet
�vould be needed, Mr. Sobiech said that it should be a stipulation
of the plat that the 2� foot acces� be put in at the appropriate �
location before the d�velopment of the plat. He said tha'� the
people buying the homes on ei�Cher side of the access �ould be
totally aware of the fact that the access did exist and would be
used as access to the rear lots.
The neighbors wanted to kno�a if they would have
area of their rear yards due to the development
system to take care of the propose� p�.at.
to fill in some
of the drainage
Mre Sobiech said Cha�c some fill wou.ld have to be done to their
rear yards. He pointed out that ihe neighbors alrea�y had tivater
drainage problems an.d by using some �ill in their rear yards�
they could corr�ct r�ost oi the already existing problems.
Mr. Sobiech explained the exact grading plans for tlie development.
Mr� Peterson
authori�y was
to be in the
said that the Rice Creek 4`Jate� Shec� District � s
that the bvatcr that co�.es off the property had
same condi.tion as it came onto the property.
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require that run-of� rate can.not increase after development as
it existed before the deeelopment. He said that th.e Cit�r could
moniior the plans making sure the hames are high enough an.d tha�c
the drainage LYO'U.Z.Ci f1.OVJ out of the area properly.
Mr. Peterson said that all the £�ics Creek ��later Shed� s authority
had to do �vith tiaas the quality and amount of tivater as it goes
ir�to th� Creeko He said it r�ally made no difference to the Ri.c�
Creek 1�ater Shed ti�ahether the vrater would come off the proposed
development or from the nei�hhors to the south yards. He said
that tvhere the �rater Rould come from was a problem that the City
had to adciress. He �*anted to knoer if �he neighbor's to the South
af the development had been tak�n care of..
Mr. Sobiech felt that all the problems were being addressed by
the drainage plan.
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�'`� Chairperson HaY•ris �vanted to know vrho �rrould be liable for the
work that would be done on that plat. -
Mr. Sobiech said that i� ti�Jas difficul� to say exactly. He said
that the City of Fridley �ras to insure tha� eeerything reg�.rding
c�esi�n and construction tix�ould be done properl�r. FIe said that the
s� te gradings �r�ould be th.e responsibility of the ��etitioner �nd
the petitioner ti�rould be liable. He said it ��rould be the responsibility
of the $uilding Znspector and �ngineering Inspector to be sure
that everything ���ould follov�r the site pl�ns and drainage p1ans�
Mro Peterson asked. if Mr. Sobiech felt comfor�able with the
proposed system rather than a nipe system.
Mr. Sobiech said that with the pipe system �he �ater tvould leave
the area immediately9 which ti�as always a positive aspec�t. Hos�Jever�
he said that the proposed sytem should vrork and vaas definitely
more environmentally acaare. He said that vrith the proper grading
and retention basins that woul.d be done, the proposed dxainage
plan tivould. work just as efiective as a Utorm sewer system�
MOTSON by Mr. Langenfeld� seconded by Mro Oquist� to close the
Pu�ilic Hearing. Upon a voice vote� all voting aye� the motion
carried unan.imously. Th'e Public Hearing �vas closed at 9:13 P.M.
^ MOTIOPI b� Mr. Oquist' seconded by Mr. Peterson' to recommend
approval of the consid.eration of a proposed p�eliminary Plat�
P.S. #78-05� Munn�s Hillcrest Addition� by Timothy Riunn and
. Todd Blair: A replat of Lots 5,6,7,8,9 and. 10� Block Z'
Hillcrest A�dition' generally located in the 7100 Blcok on the
East side of East River Road with the following stipulationsa
1) That the Drainage Plan functions to insure that
property oti9ners south of the Plat are not impacted
by the development; and if possible� v�ork �rith them
to reduce their existing problems.
2) 20 foot access easement to Lots 11'12 & 13 bec�onstructed
with appropriate hard surface area to adequately handle
maintenance equipment and"to be placed prior�to the oceupancy
of the proposed dwellings. -
3) !� Performance Bond to insure the proper site grading�
for each lot be obtained.
�-) The a�proval �vould be contingent on Burlington N'orthern
properly maintaining the c�rai.nage ditch.
5) That a11 costs for the Drainage System would be borne
by the dev�loper.
IIPON A VOiCE VOTE9 all voting aye� the motion carried unanimously.
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MO�IORT b;� Mrb Langenield9 seconded by Mr. Storla� to open the
Public Hearing. Upon a voice vote' all voting aye, the motion
carr:Led unanimously. The Public He�ring was opened at 9:23 P.l�o
M�°o Boardman explained that the property was presently zoned
Heavy Industrial and required the lo�t size of 1� acres of land.
He said that P�lr. Paschke . vranted to rezone the area to Ligh�
Industrial mainly because the.lo� size of 3/4 acre was required
in M�-1 areas, He said that by do:i.ng so, the petitioner would
be able to split the Zand into three buildable M-1 lots and
could construCt three buildings rather than one.
Mr. Boardman said that �he zoning would be simildr 'co what was
being done along Ranchers Road,
Ms. Schnabel asked exactly what �ras presently zoned M-1.
Chairperson Harris said that r�ll construc%ion lying East of
Ran�hers Road from 'T7th �venue to ��th Avenue. He said
that �I-2 �as s�ill existent west of Ra.�c�ers Road.
Mr. Boardman said that the uses of tlle land were very similar
for M-2 and M-1. He said thai the main difference was the
required square footage of the lots.
Air. Storla wanted '�o kno�r what was going on at the present time
on the lots in question. �
I�r. �'aschke said th�t they were basically preparing the land.
Mr. Peterson asked if all three buildings would have the 1�0/
land coverage restriction�
Chairperson Harris said that there would be three small buildings
inste�d of one large building.
Mr, Boardman said that there would actually be more green area
with the rezoning. He said t�liat each buildi�g would have to
abide by the 1�0/ land coverage requirement.
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^ MOTIUN by Mr. Peter�son9 secor_ded by. Mro Lan�enfeld, to closs the
Public Hearing. Upon a vaice vote, a11 votin� aye, the motion
carried unani,nously. The Public Hearing zaas closed at 9:31 P�M.
MOTION by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mrs Langenfeld9 that the
Planning Commission recommend approval of the.rezoni�.g request
ZOA #78-06� by G. �"J. Paschk�; Rezone I,ot 3� Block 1� East Ranch
Estates 3rd Addition� from M-2 (�ieavy Indus�rial areas)� to
M-1, (Light Tndustrial areas), to all.ovr the construction oi
three general off�.ce/industrial buildings, generally located in
the SouthPast corner of Main Streei� NE and 77th Avenue BiE.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, Mro Storlaa Mr. Oquist, Mr. Pe�erson�
M sQ Schnabel, and Mr. Larigenfel�l voting aye, Mr. Harris abstaining,
the motion carried.
Chairperson Harris abstained from voting because he was an
ad3acent property ou�ner.
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TNTO THREE PARCELS:
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PAR�EL A: THE NORTH 33 �EET OF THE EAST 90 FEET, AND THE
EAS.`^i 13L� FEET OF THAT PART LYING SQITTH OF THE EASTERLY
EXTENSIOPT OF THE SOUTH I,INE OF 7;'th �1VENUE AND THE SOUTI3
LINE OF 7?th AVFNUE (200 77t1a AVENU�);
PARCEL B: THE I�JEST 1 L�b FEET OF THE EAST 280 FEET AS AZEASIIRED
ALON'G THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT 3( 220 77th 1�VENUE 1VE) ; AIJD
P�RCEL C: ALL OF LOT 3� EXCEPT THE EAST 280 FEET THEREOr9
AS• MEASURED ALON� THE SOUTIi LINE OF LOT 3( 230 77th A�FENU'E N�)
ALL DIr�ENSIONS SIJBJECT T0 REVISTON UFON FINAZ PLAT.
Mr. Boardman explained what the size of fihe three lots
would be:
Parcel A would be 3/4 acre. The City would require easements
for roadway/sireet as well as utility easemenis on 77th Avenue.
Parcel B would be .?51 acres.
Parcel C�rould be 1.1 acres. .
Mr. Boardman said that the City ti�ould also require utility
easements along the �vest property line of Parcel C in order to
get access to utilities for Marquette State Bank.
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Mr. Bdard�an said that the only other comment that Staff had
in. re�ards t� the drainage in that area. He said that some type !�
of drainage system �vould have to be developed by the parcel of
lan.d in question and Marquette Stat� Banke -
Mr. Boardman said �hat the ov�n,ers of the parcels in question
would be allo�ed to put in the type o� drainage system they vrould
need in order not to increase the flovr or run-off that would
eventually end up in the Mississippi River.
M�. Boardman said that som� type of drainage plan vrould have to
be submitted for the area in questiono He said that the drainage
plan vJOUld have to be submiicted be�ore a building permit would be
issued.
MOTION by Mr. Pei:erson, seconded by Mro Oquist� that the Planning
Commissior� recommend approval of the Zot Split Request� L.S.
#78-02� by G. �'V. Paschke: Split Lot 3� Block 1� East Ranch
Estates 3rd Addition into three parcels:
.. P arcel A: The North 33 feet of the East 90 feet� and the
East 134 feet oi that par� lying south of the easterly
extension of the south line of 77th Avenue an.d the South
' line of 77th Avenue (200 77th Avenue);
Parcel Bo The 1�est 146 feet of th.e East 280 feet as
measured along the South line o� Lot 3(220 ?7th Avenue NE); and
Parcel C: A1l of Lot 39 except the east Z80 feet thereof� ^
as �eas�trec� along the south line of. Lot 3( 230 77th Avenue NE) ,
(ALL DIMEIVSIONS SUBJECT TO REVISION UPON FINAL PLAT}
With the stipulation that a proper Engineering Drainage Plan
be submitted as well as the required easements on Parcel A for
street and utility easements on 77th Avenue an.d Parcel C along
the �vest property line.
UPaN A VOICE VOTE� P-ir. Storla� Mr. Oquist9 Mr. Peterson�.
Ms. Schnabel9 an.d Mr. Lan.genfeld voting aye and Mr. Harrls
abstaining� the motion carried.
Chairperson Harris abstained from voting bec�use he was an
adjacent property o�vner.
Chairperson Harris declared a break at 9:1�2 P.M.
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^ 4. VI�CI�TION� R�G�tJ�ST9� S1�V ��03, BY Z�IAR
V.ACATL TH� 10 FOOT UTILITY �ASEI�I�TdT
BLOCK . 2� MEADO�'JMOOR TERRIICE � SO THAT
. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMERCIAL
BEING 7671 C�NTRAI, AVENUE NE�
'�N M1�RMORINE:
�TVJEEN LOTS 1-�. AND 25a
BOTH LOTS MAY BE USED
BUILDING� THE SAME
Mr. Boardman said that in order for the petiicioner to utilize
Lots 24 & 25 for ari office building� he wants the utility ease-
ment vaca�ec�o He said that the only problem with the request
v�as the fact that a telephone cable belonging to the Telephone
Company was located under that easement. He said that
Mr. Marmarine has agreed to relocate �he buried telephone cable
to the east lot line of Lot 24 at his expense.
Mr. Boardman said
and Mr. Marmorine
the two lots.
that the lots were presently zoned Commercial
planned to construct one office building on
Mr. Boardman pointed out that once the buried cable was moved
there tivould no longer be any.utilities loca�ed in the utility
easement; therefore� he felt that there would be na need to
retain the utility easement. He showed the Commission memb.ers
on a drawing exactly ti*ahere �he drainage easements..would be
located.
^ MOTION by Ms. Schnabel� seconded by Mr. Langenfeld' that the
Planning Commission recommend approval of the vacation request
SAV #78-03� by ti�arren Marmorine: Vacate the 10 foot utility
easement bettiveen Lots 2y. & 25� Block 2� Meado�►moor Terrace' so
that both lots may be used for the construction of a Commercial
Building� the same being 7671 Central Avenue.NE with the
stipulation that the buried telephone cable be moved to the east
lot line of Lot Z4 at Mr. Marmorine's expense. UPON A�TOICE VOTE,
all voting aye� the motion carried unanimously.
5. LOT SPLIT REQUEST, L.S�#78-�, BY CARL PAGE• SPLIT OFF
THE EASTERLY 70 FEET OF LOT 14' MELOLAND GARDENS� TO MAKE
A NEW BUILDIIVG SITE� THE SAME B�ING 1085 GARDERTA AVENUE 1VE
Mr. Boardman said that the lot split was anticipated in 1971
and at that time the water and sewer services were extended to
accommodate the split. He said it `vas staff�s feeling that
the Lot Split would meet all the requirements. He said that
five foot utility and drainage easements would be required
along the common property line between the two properties as
well as five foot around all the property lines within this
Lot Split.
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Chairperson Harris �an.ted to know howr large the property in
question was.
Mr. Boardman said that it was approximat�ly 70 x 110 plus the
extra piece of land. He said it was about 11�000 square feet.
MOTION by Mr. Storla' seconded by Mr. Peterson� that the Planning
Commission recommend approval of the lot split request, L.S.
#78-03, by Carl Page; Split off the easterly 70 feet of Lot 14�
Meloland Gardens, to make a new build�.ng site, the same being
1085 Gardena Avenue NE �vith the stipulation of the five foot
utility and drainage easements along the common property line
bettiveen tk�e two properties as �i�ell as five foot around all the
property lines �rithin this lot split. Upon a voice vote� all
voting aye' the motion carried unanimously.
6. CONTIIVUED: ENERGY PROJECT COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
A. Geneva Harper� State of Minnesota Energy Agenc9
B. Review Scope and advertisement.
Ms. Geneva Harper was at the meetin� but was called,away'at
approximately 9:00 P�M. 5he will ma e her presenta�tion at the
July 26�h Planning. Commission meeting.��
MOTION by Mr. Langenfeld, seconded by Mr. Peterson' to receive
the letter from Mr, Dennis Anderson regarding his interest in
the Energy Project Committee. Upon a voice vote� all voting aye�
the motion carried unan.imously.
MOTIORT by Mr. Langenfeld� seconded by Mr. Storla� to receive
the newspaper advertisement from Mr. Boardman.
Mr. Boardman indicated that the City �vould utilize all means
of communications available to advertise for membership in the
City of Fridley Energy Projeet Committee.
TJPON A VOICE VOTE� all voting aye' the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Peterson said that he felt if someone wanted to serve on the
Energy Project Committee� they should be interested enough to write
some type of resume.
MOTION BY Mr. Peterson� seconded by Mr. Langenfelcl, to approve
the�advertisement as written with the understanding that a
resume be part of the criteria. IIpon a voice vote, all voting
aye� the motion carried unanimously.
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MOTSON by Mr. Peterson' seconded by Mr. Oquist� �o continue
�he discussion on the Energy Project Commi�t�ee. U�on a voice
vote' all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously.
7. PROPOSED NOIS� COT7TROL ORDINANCE
Mr. Boardman erplained that this discussio� had been put back
on th.e agenda af�ter it VdaS discovered that it had been
unintentionally passed over. He fel-� that it s�ill needed some
work.
Mr. Langenfeld felt tha� the members needed more time to review
the Noise Control Ordinance more thoroughly.
MOTION by Mr. Peterson� seconded by Mr. Langenfeld� to continue
the discussion on the proposed N'oise Control Ordinance until the
next meeting. Upon a voice vote� all voting aye' the motion
carried unanimously.
8. CONTINUED: DISCUSSION OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FROM
UMAN RESOUPCES COP�T�2ISSION �
Mr. Larry Dobson and Mr. Bill �cott �vere present at
the meeting regarding this item.
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Mro Storla said that the conc�pt was siarted �aecause the State
Human Righ�s Department had too much bFaork to handle. He said
it ��ould take up to 18 months to have a case heard by them. Hs
said that several communities in the area have established the
Memorandum o� Agreement. Ae said that by handling complaints
at the City level, the total prAcess of filing a complaint could
be sneeded up. He said that the r�emorandum of Agreement mostly
spelled out hotiv the Fridley Human. Resources Commissioa or
whoever they designated (�vhicl� could possibly be the Tenant/
Landlord Committee) would handle the intake of the information.
Mr. Storla said that the second part� the 30-day �laiver Agreement'
of the Memorandum of Agreement explained 'that after the Complaint
was at the City level for 30 days �rrithout being resolved� it would
automatically go to the State level for their action.
Mr. Storla said that one of the.concerns expressed by the City
was their lacl� of people to help �rrith the item. He said that
if something came up that they couldn�t handle, he felt that it
tvould be handed ovex to someone from the.State rather than someone
from the City Staff. Mr. Storla didn�t foresee any burden on the
Ci�y.
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Mr. Dobson said. that it vras 'the inten� of th� Me�aorandum of
A�reemet�t to make it simpler far t�ie peopl� in ihe Community r""'�
to originate a discrira.ination complain�o fIe said that the
pr�sent problems seemed to be the cUmplexity of getting all the
people together to make sure -�hey collec� all �he evidence.
Mx. l�obson said tha� at the presen� time people ha.ve to go to
the Depa.rtmer�t of Human Resources to file a complai�t rather than
the Department s�nding a re�resentative ou� into the commun.ity.
Mr. D�bso� �old �the Commission the procedure that presently had
to be follotived in order to file a complaint ixrith the State
D�partment of Human Resources.
Chairperson. Harris said t�.at the mech.anics of the Tenarit/Lan.dlord
Committee tivas a project commiictes of the Human Resources Commission.
He said that if the Tenant/Landlord Committee �lanned to become
an operatino Commi�'ctees the mechanics �*rould have to be changed.
He �vasn�t sure if the revised. Ordinances had any provisia�ns for
an operating Comrnittee,
Mre Boardman said that he would check into Mre Harris� statement.
Mro Bill Scott had some concerns about the clocument. He
said that the Committee could probably perform the proposed func�ion,
Howeverg th.e resident of �he commvni�y co�zld have deen misgi�ings
if the compla� n�s vrere received �xaithout someone fron the Human �
Resourees Commis�ion being present6 He said that consistent
�rith the Charter of the Human Resources Commission to develop
harmonious relationships and going back to the very bcgianing
of the. Tenant/Landlord Committee v�ras based on the premise that
there �dould be participation of the landlord as �rell as the-
tenants. H� felt tha� it shou�d be included in the document that
as �rell as members froffi the Human Resources Commission be present
to r�ceive the cnmplaint� tha�; members from both sides (tenants
as ti°aell as landlords) be present �vhen the complaints are received.
He felt that complaints should not be received without everyone
present that should be present.
Mr. Boasdman said that if the project comr�ittee was to become
ineolved� all authorization tivould have to be at the Hw�nan
Resources Commission level. He said tha�t i.he initiation of
the action �vould have to take place at the Human�Resources
Commission level an.d investigation could be handled by the
Projec�t Committee.
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� Chairperson Harris said that the mechanics of rECeiving a complaint
vaould have to include the Human Resources Comn�issian sitting in
joint session ti�ritli �the Project Committeeo He said that a
representative of the landlord� a representativ'e of the tenant� and
�he staff at the �Iuman Resources Co�nmission level would all have
to be present in order to receive a complainte Mr. Harris
was no� sure that such a mechauism was possible with the present
City structure.
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Mr. Dobson felt that a person could be designaVed by the Human .
Resources Commission to receive the complaint� He said that
forms �rould be availa_ble so that anyone vrho ielt they vrere
discriminated against coL�.ld make a complainto He said that it
�voulcl be indica�ed on that form who the person could .contac�
that co�ould be responsible for gathering all the informa-tion
and helping the person �o properly fill ou•t -the form. He said
that the Committee �rould be structured so that in hearing a
complaint� representat�.ves from both sides t�ould be present.
He said that �t ��ouldn�t be necessary for any decisions to be
made. The main purpose of the hsaring raould qe to take all
the information and then forward the ir�formation on to either
the Human P.esources Cam�nission in the City of Fridley or else
onto the State Human Resources Department. He said that �vho
the information v�as to be fortivarded �o �rould be up to the person
making the complaint,
Mr. Peterson felt that sameone from the Human Resources
Commission v�ould have to receive any complaintse Ho�ever� he
said he �ranted the City ALtorney to check the Niemorandum of
Agreement to help z�ith the legal aspects o� the itemo
Ms. Schnabel,asked who received the c�mplaints in the other
communities.
Mr. Storla explained the set up that Coon Rapids had. He
said that the Assistant City Manager received the compla3.nts.
Mr, Dobson indicated that the Memorandum of Agreement was
basically ar� experimental concept. He said that the reason that
��tenan�s�� are mostly addressed by the form was because it was
generally a mechanism for tenants to file a complaint against the
landlord. He said it �ould be difficult for the landlord to file
a discrimination complaint agai�st a tenant.
Mr. Dobson said that no actual decisions �rould e�ter be made.
He said it•�ras mainly a mechanism used to speed up the gathering
of the information. He said that the Community ���ould not decide
tarhether or not someone had been discriminated against.
PLATdTdIr1�G CO_P�;�f1SSI0r1 MEI;TIN,� G�,JULY 12, 1��8 Pa�e 1
Mr, Boardman said that the City Attorney should be consul�ed
re�arding the itemo
Chairperson Harris saa.d tha� if the City ti�ras �oing to have the
Memorandum of A�reement9 then th.ey had to have the mechan.ics that
would make the ��thing�f worl�.
Mr. Langenfeld said that llp `vas 97/ in favor of the item.
Hotivever he haa soffie concern regarcling the Iegal ira.terpreiation
and he didn't want to s�e a complete div�rce from the the
Human Resources CommissionQ I3e wan�ted to determine the actual
functioa of relationships this pro�ect tivould focus on.
MOTION by Mr. Peterson� �econded by PRre�Storla� that the
discussion oi the Memorandum of Agreement �rom the Human.
Resources Commission be cont�nued contingent on �ahen the
ansti�,rers ti�ould be received from the City Attorney, Upon a
voice vote9 all noting aye' the r�otion carried unanimously,
9. RECETVE COt�iMtTNITY D�VFLOPMENT CONI��iISSION
Trrrm � z � nn
MOTION by Mr. Oquis�9 seconded by Ms. Schnabel, to receive
the Community Development Commission minutes of June 13' 1978�
Chairperson Harris said tllat the Citq Council has appointed
a Staif person to ac'c as representative to the AirPort
Committee.
UPON A VOICE VOTE� all vo�i�.g aye' the motion carried unanimously.
10. RECEIVE �LPPEAZS COI�IISSION MZNUTES: JUNE Z7, 19,�8
MOTION by Mse Schnabels seconded by Mrm Peterson, to receive
the Appeals Commission minutes of June 27� 1978. Upon a
voice vote� all. voting aye� the motion carried unanimously,
11. RECEIVE_PARKS & RECREATION
MOTION by Mr. Peterson� seconded by Ms. Schnabel� to receive
the Parks & Recreation Commi�sion minutes of June 19, 19?8.
Mr. Langenfeld said that he was very much in favor of the
Eackyard dililderness Program. �
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PLI�TtNIl`1G COt�IP�ISSI0I�1 MEETIT�I� -- JULY 1?_, 1978 Pa.�;e 1�5
Chaa.rperson Harris asked if thero had been any communications
regarding the ma:i.ntenance turn-over of Locke Park.
Mr. Boardman said that the City ti�ras moving slowly regarding
the item because they ti;�ere looking at the possibility of exchanging
proper-ties (Sears Property) e He said that the City tivas �illing
out applications that are due July 283 1978, for Locken grants
and ihe Sears proPerty vras one. He said that they were �}aorking
�;rith A.noka County to get the sou�h 1/3 oi the Sears proper�:y
classified as part of the regional trail system and that could
be acquired throvgh regional funds. He said that they then ti�rould
try to aca�uire° the North 1/3 of the Sears Property ��i.th Locken
monies and then possibly exchange properiies tivith Anoka Coun.ty
for the remainder of the Sears Propexty.
Mr. Peterson ielt that �rould be great! He said that North
Conamons Park ti�ras grossly over-utilized. He said that
Fridley had totally outgro�rn the North Commons Park facilities.
He said that the programs being offered by the Parks and
Recreation Department are not reaching all �he people interested
because of the lack of space� _
UPON A VOICE VOTE� all voting aye� the motion carried unanimouslyo
^ MOTTON by Mr. Zangenfeld' seconded by I�Is� Schnabel9 that the
Plan.ning Commission receive the memo from Dic�� Sobiech reg�rding
the �'Deed for Lociie Park19g dated June 16s 1978� in which the
City At�:orney indicated that there raould be no problem vrith i;he
ded.ication of the park to the Cou,r�.ty and that the only concern
�vas the drinking of alcohol on the premiseso
Chairperson Harris said that if the funds should not be available
for the acquisition of the Seares Property' the possibility of
getting the County involved in at least the maintenance of Locke
Park should be explored. '
Mr. Boardman said that �here have been many discussions �vith thQ
County regarding "Locke Park.
UPON A VOICE VOTE' all voting aye� the motion carri.ed unanimously.
12.
MOTION by Mr. Langenfeld� seconded by Mr, Storla� to receive the
Environnental Quality Commission minutes of June 20' 19'�8.
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PLATiIdII`1G COP�P�tI �S�GIV I�IrETIrTG � JUIaY 12 � 1�7$ P a�e 1�
Mr� Lan��;nfeld �aid that the �or�mis�ion ffiade a wal.k�through tour
oi run-off sites� He said that the last par�graph on page 1 of �
-ihe mi�zutes vtas the "��,hy" thc t��ur t�rau tnade; the iirst paragraph
on page 2�ras ihe �'ti�rhere" the ��au� �����s ;riade� He su�gested �hat
a1.1 the members of the Co�►mission rea{� the minutes.
�ie said that a notion taas made t� hav� hi� appeax' a� t�ie July 10th
City Council mee�Ling tA s�ress the point i:ha�� a ch.orou�?z study be
made on overall developr�en'� Lo elimina�Le a?zy rea.l ?�robl�ms in
regard� to ��rater flotre He xei�erated setreral exam�les tha� liad
been �ad.e in tlae minute�p
Mr. La�genfeld suggested th�t the Planning Commission nembers
read the ar�ticle by Msb Sporr� re�arding "Enzrgy Conservation and
Earth Shelicered Structurss41 Semir�a?^gy
Chairperson �Iarra.s asked if ther•e had been ariy discussion
as to dvhetlier the Builaing Code tivould liave to be modifiedo
y�r� Lan.genf�ld aaid that the discussion uever touched on the
Building Codese Hotveve�9 he felt trat P�7s. �porre did an.
excellent job on �'che report�
UPON A VOTCE VOTE' a11 voti�g aye9 the mo�tio�. carried unani�ously,
11DJGURI�TTMEraT
MOTIOPI by Ms0 Schnabely Feconded by
Jul� 12� 1 g`�8' Planning Com.�'ission
a1.1 voting aye' the �otion carried
ad�ourned at 11:1�7 P.M�
Res�ectfully submitted�
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Reca rding ,5ecretary'
r�ro Onuist� to adjourn 'che
��etin;, Upon a voice vote,
unanir�auslye Tlie meeting was
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