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PL 07/25/1979 - 6658City of Fridley A G� PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 1979 CALL T______ 0 ORUER: ROLL CALL: : JULY 1 �, PUBLIC HEARING: RE UEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP #79-w BY ROBERRT H. HELTEMES: Per Section 205.157, 5,D, to aliow construction of a new dwelling in CPR-2 zoning (flood plain) on Lots 30, 31 and 32, Block 7, Riverview Hei9hts, the same being 8065 Riverview Terrace N.E. 2. PUBLIG tttHKii�u: R�Y�.,�� .,.,....._..- — - 3, CONTINUED: SAV # 79-03, CITY OF FRIDLEY: Vacate alley ying:South of 60th Avenue between 2 1/2 Street and 3rd Street N.E. Sent back from Council for reconsideration (Report bein9 prepared) 4. 5. 6. 7. Q CONTI�iUED: CENTRAL CENTER FOR FAMILY RESOURCES -- -_.....,....�.� u.nu�rcc• .t1ll Y 12. 1 9. OTHER BUSINESS: ADJOU� ?� 7:30 P.M. PAGES 7 - 16 17- 20 421> SEPARATE SEP.ARATE - SALMON PINK i Y PU6LIC HEARING t3EFORE TNE PLANNIPlr, COI�1t4ISSI0tJ i1 17 � Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Fridley in the City Hall at 6431 University Avenue Northeast on 4Jednesday, ��1Y 25, 1979 . in the Council Chamber at 7:30 P.M, for the purpose of: Consideration of a request for a Special Use Permit, SP #79-07, by Robert H. Heltemes, per Section 205.157, 5, D, to allow the construction of a new dwelling in CPR-2 zoning (flood plain) on Lots 30, 31 and 32, Block T, Riverview Heights, the same being 8065 Riverview Terrace N.E. Any and �» persons desiring to be heard shall be given an opportunity ' at the above stated time and place. Publish: July 11, 1979 July 18>.1979 RICHARD N. HARR?S CNAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION � , ' ' . ..F,,,. CITY OF FRIDLEY PL.9TIPTI?dG COMMISSIOPI P�LTING - JULY 11 1 9 C�iT.1+ 1� �RDEF�' Chaira�n Harris eslled the July 11� 1979� meeting of the Planning Co�.ssion to order at 7:35 P•M• ROLL CALL: Members Present: Ms. Hughes� Mr. Oquist� Ms. Schnabel� b&�. Aarris, Mr. Langenfeld (8:50) Members Absent: Mr. Treuenfels ' - Others Present: Bi7.1 Deblon� Associate Planner Mike Fran2en � Planning StafY 1, pPPRpVE PLANI3ING cot�sszort t�nivrES: Jtm� 20, �979: MOTION by Mr. Oquist� seconded by b1s. Hughes� to approve the June 20� 1979, Plannir�g Co�ission minutes. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CAAIRMAN HARitIS DECLARED THE NATION CARRIED UI3AN'Ib4UUSLY. 2. PUBLIC AEARIN� Reznne Lots 2 industriel areae) to CR-1 ��eneral cffi the construction of two office building tieing,_ 33o.and �Ce'ntral Aeenue N.E. � _. 3._,...�__ � Motion by Ms. Schnabel� seconded by Mr. Oquist� to open the Public Hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE� AIS. VOTIPIG AYE� CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED Ti� PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:40 P.M. Mr. Deblon gave the Commissioners a copy of the site glan. He stated that it was currently classified M-Z and the petitioner would like to change it to CR-1 which is light commercial or light office use. It appears that the present 2oning is incompatible to surrounding uses.. The gurrqunding areas is classified C�1, C-2, R-1 and C-2S, with the exception of the immediately adjacent lots which are zoned M-1 Ms. Hughes asked where the other zonings were located. Mr. Harris stated they were located across the street and to the south on the same side. The Commissioners examined a map whicri indicated the various zonings. Mr. Deblon stated it was virtually an island of M-1 zonin� eurrounded by C-1� C-2, etc. ' Staff felt this was mis-zoned and the M-1 is incompatible with the surrounding uses. A].so� there is �arginal accessibility for. an M-1 zoning. ,�o.,� pI,ANNING COMMISSION MEETIPIG� .TULY 11, 1979 _ _ PAGE 2 Mr. Deblon stated the petitioner proposed to bu3.ld two buildings. One would be built prior to the other one� but the second one would be started by the completion time of the first one. There would be adequate parking avai].able. On the side zoned R-1� they would want to insure adequate scxeening either by vegetation or fencing. They observed from field analysis that there is currently adequate screening by vegetstion. The existing trees would add aesthetically to the devalopment. Mr. Franzen stated that the City was looking at other sreas of the City and oonsidering phasing out� over a long period of time� some of the M-1 areas that are similar to this area. Staf� Yelt that the M-1 2oning in this particular area is incompatible with the residential areas across the street. Staif did not see any problem at this time, with a request to rezone this property. The property and the plan -�met a17, the requirements oP the zoning code. Also� this plan will have to be reviewed by the Rice Creek Watershed District which is one of the reasons for the temporary ponding area in the back. This property is located within the Rice Creek Wetershed District. He stated there wss a draina�e flow into Moore Lake i'rom this particular parcel. Ms. Schnabel stated that she was concerned because it is a marginally swampy area. Mr. Franzen.stated that the proposed structure would have no basement� but a slab layed out on the land. It would be a two story structure, Mr. Oquist asked if they would have pile-onsY Mr. Franzen stated that he believed they would. Mr, Harris stated they would have to check the soil. Ms. Hughes asked about the parking and if there was any excessY The petitioner� Mr. R. C. Witt, stated there wovld be three over and above the ntw7ber required by code. He stated that the proposed plan t�et all the requirer�ents with one exception. A 40 foot setback is required and the plan wou].d not meet that reguirement at this time. However� the architect wilZ change the plan to meet that requirement. There is plenty of side yard and back yard clearance avail- able. To their knowledge� the plan is otherwise satisfactory. Rice Creek Water- shed wi11 go over the ponding area. He stated they would be checking the soil and stated there was a frost footing around the proposed building. The indepth ground 1eve1 would be 3 to 5�'eet. The only area he thought coU].d be unsuitable was the back corner. NLS. Schnabel stated that she understood they were building two separate buildings and asked if they were building it for resale or if they intended to keep it? A1so� if they did intend to sell, would they sell both buildings or just oneT Mr. Witt stated they intended to keep the buildinga. IP they ever decided to sell, they would sell both buildings. The way it's I.ayed out� it wouZd be difficult to split it up. PLANNING COMNIISSION MEETZNG, JULY 11, 1979 PA� 3 Mr. Harris asked what the setback would be from the rear lot line to the propoaed bulldingY Mr. Witt stated the lot was about 300 £eet deep and the setback would te about 30 or 40 feet. Mr. Harris asked how much of that they intended to ].eave natural? Mc. Witt stated they planned to leave all the treas and would try to maintain the natural shrubs� etc. Mr. Harris stated he was concerned about leaving enough room for screening. He askec3 what the side yard offset would be? Mr. Witt stated that he believed it would be about 20 feet. Mr, Harris stated he was concerned ihat the ponding area be large enough to handle the runoff. Mr. Witt stated that Rice Creek Watershed would have to determine what is necessary there. Mr. Harris stated that would effect the layout of the plan. Mr. Witt stated that he had talked to his architect and the architect felt it wou].d be more than enough. Mr, Harris asked if hir. Witt was familar with what would be allowed in a CR-1 zone? Ms. Hughes asked what types of businesses he planned on having in the buildings? She was concerned that the two M-1 zonings could be a detrement to the office building. Mr. Witt siated that he felt Ziebart had a clean building and was not too concerned about that. He had talked to Mr. Boardman about what was allowed in a CR-1 and he would be looking at tenants such as small insurance agencies, real estate offices� etc, Ms. Schnabel read the code Por Nix�. Witt and stated that CR-1 would allow general offices aud limited businesses such as real estate� lawyers� medical, dentel� optical� etc, bSs. Schnabel asked what type oP signing they would have to alert people to tbe businesses located there? Mr. Witt stated the architect would design the signs and they would be according to the requirements. i�, Harris stated that a sign takes a separate permit and suggested Mr. Witt read the sign ordinance. PLANNiNG COA'INI[SSION NIEETING, JULY 11� 1979 PAGE k Mr. Jerry Wraneschetz� 6355 Pierce St. NE� came forward and atated11�8 house was located iimned3ate],y to the weat of the 1ot in quest3on. ile was concerned that they don't chop dowu the trees there. He stated he had ta]Xed to Councilsaan Dennis Schneider and was concerned because this vacant lot acts as s holding pond for water. When it rains hard� the water lays.there and graduall,y seeps 3n. In a t�ard rein� the water backs up into his yard and his neighbors yard. He wou2d riot like to see them blacktop the whole thing becsuse it would make the problem worse. Ma. Sohnabel suggested Mr. Wraneachetz look at the proposed plan� and in psrticu7.ar the proposed ponding area. 1+ir. Franzen stated that Rice Creek Watershed requires that the exiating runofP cannot be exceeded by another development. So� the amount of water that runs off this property �aith a parking 1ot cannot exceed the current amovnt of runoff. That is the reason for the ponding ares. Mr. Wraneschetz asked if they cou].d have flat rooPs to hold the water. Mr. Harris stated they woutd prefer not to do thst. Ground ponding is far superior to roof ponding. Also� a swale should be built. They wi].]. have to have a complete drainage plan i`rom Rice Creek Watershed. Mr. Wraneschetz stated he was also concerned about the screening. In the fa11� when the leave Pall off, it �ets pretty bare and he would like a buiYer. Ms. Schnabel aslsed iP there was a depression or ditch between Mr. Wraneschetz's property and the lot in question? Mr. Harris stated there wasn�t� just the general slope of the Iand which runs to the �outh. Mr. Oquist stated that this could help Mr. Wraneschetz's problem if it is done right. Mr. Harris stated there shouldn't be tzny drainage from this property onto any other property. Mr. Oquzst asked what the exterior of the building would be? Mr. Witt stated it would be cedar with brick or stone on the £ront. He was not sure sbout the sides yet. . Ms. Hughes asked if they would proceed wii:h the project if for drainage reasons or other reasons the second building was a problem? Mr. Witt stated that because of the cost of the 1and� they probably would not continue with the project if they couldn't build both buildings. Ms. Schnabel stated because o£ the size of the property� they could rearran�e the buildings iP necessary. .. pLpNN2NG COhR�IISSION MEETING, JIJLY 11, 1.979 PAGE 5 Mr. Witt stated they had looked at alternatives� such as putting the buildings together� but it was decided this wae the best plan. ile stated the lot wae about 70�000 square feet in total and that should be ample, He would like to keep the parking lot in the Yront of the building because it would be better �or the houses to the rear. MOTION by Ms. Schnabel� seconded by Ms. Hughes� to close the Public Hearing, UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALI, VOTING AYE� CHAIRA4AN H.4RRI5 DECLIIRED THE PIIDLIC HEARING CIASED AT 8:15 P.M. NSs. Schnabel asked if Staff had heard from ar�y other neighbors regarding this request? Mr. Deblon stated they had not ae far as he knew. Ms. Hughes stated that it seemed a reasonab]y �ood solution to the zoning prQblems and a1so, if for some reason the project was not completed, it would sti11 be a reas,onable rezoning. Mr. Oquist asked what was allowed in an M-l?. Ms, 3chnabel stated that iQ-1 a]lowed manufacturing� building material yards� contractor's yards� lumber yards� bus and taxi storage� warehouses� etc. Mr. Hmrris stated that M-1 is probably not in keeping with the neig2zbors� l�ut technecally� this is a spot rezoning. Mr. Oquist stated that because they have Midwest Storage on one side and Ziebart on the other side, it would be better to play it down so they don't get a similar use in there. Mr, Harris asked if Staff had researched to see iY this was xezoned before2 Mr, Deblon stated they had looked into that but could not Pind the date it was. rezoned if it was rezoned. Mr. Harris suggested they research that and find out before this goes to Council. Ms. Schnabel su�gested that StafY put that kind oY information on the application. I�40TION by Ms. Hugiies� seconded by Ms, Schnabel, to recommend to Council approval of Rezoning Request� ZOA 7;`79-05, by R. C. Witt Construction to rezone Lots 2 and 3 Block 1� Herwal. Rice Creek Terrace� from M-1 (light industrial areas) to CR-1 (general office and limited business), to allow the construction of two office buildin�s� 30 feet by 128 feet� the same beir� 6330 and 6370 Central Ave. N.E.� with the following stipulations: 1)a drainage plan be on file before this request goes to Council, and 2} adequate screening from residential areas and also a landscaping plan outline on file. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRbfAN FIARRIS DECL,Eti2ED TAE hSOTION Cl1RRIED UNANIMOLtSLY. Mr. Harris informecl the petitioner that this would go to Council on Ju�y 23� 1979• He su�ested Mr. Witt get started on the drainage plan� becquse Rice Creek Water- ahed onJy meets ance a month. �� PLANNING COA'R�ffSSION MEETING, JULY 11, 1979 � _ PAGE 6 3, RECEIVE Pl�IiKS & RECREJITION CONIIdISSION MII�NFES: NNE 13L 19�9: MOTION by Ms. Hughes� seconded by Ms. Schnabel� to receive the June 13� 1979� minutes of the Parks & Recrcation Commission. Ms. Hughes referred to the motion on page 5 regarding the Northtown Bridge Croasing and stated theq had discussed this at the ].ast Planning Co�ission meetittg and had requested some additional information from Staff. Also� Ms. Hughes pointed out the motion on page 7 regarding the Grave Ebangelical Free Church and stated they had recanmended they adhere to the policy on fences. Mr. Diblon stated there were four alternatives being discussed and the eventual choice will probably depend upon the decision to be made regarding T.H. �I10. He stated he called the Project Manager for the Minnesota Department of Transportation, District 5, and requested that the City of Fridley be notiffed of all future meetings in the Goon Rapids area regarding this matter. Some Cime ago, the City was going to be on the Committee, but, but had opted out because the alternatives didn't affect Fridley. Not it seems there are alternatives that would affect Fridley. They new have what is cal2ed the "First Level Evaluation". Some citizens are concerned abosst this because they fear this will be their only opportunity to provide input. Actually, this was incorxect. There are new guidelines from the Council of Environmental Quality, National Environmental Policy Act. This has created a new environmental impact review process. The "First Level Evaluation" involves the public and narrows the number of alternatives. The public will be involved through- out the whole process. They will not.be excluded after this first process. The main thing he wanted to assure the Commission was that 3taff would be notified of aIl future meetings regarding this. A decision has not been made and would probably depend upon the decision for T.H. /�10. hir. Fiarris asked what the southern most alternative was? He was concerned about County Rosd 132. Mr, Aeblon stated they Lad on�y identified a corridor and had not given Any specifics. Ms. Hughes stated that one proposed route coul.d touch a sraall portion of Fridley. She stated that the EIS on the bridge relocation would not be done until October. Ms. Hughes also stated that the Park Committee was concerned about the impact the xelocation would have on Spring Brook and North Park. The impact coul.d be significant. Mr. Deblon stated tbat StafY would provide reports to keep everyone informed. UPON A VOICE VOTE� �U�L VOTING AYE� CHA]ItNiAN HRRTiIS DECLARED THE b:OT20PI CARR?F.D !�. �cEn� Errv�orm�r�r� �unLZTr coc•�usszor� rur�rrES: �nTr� i9, 1979� MOTION by D4r. Lan�enfeld� seconded by Ms. Schnabel� to receive the June 19� z979, minutes of the Envixonmentul Quality Commission. e�.� PLANNII� COMMISSION M�LTINGt JULY 11� 1979 ' - PAGE 7 Mr. Langenfeld stated that he did not feel the need to go through the minutea at ar{y great length because they touched on it at their last meeting. He stated that the minutes indicated they were in concurrance with Ms. Hughes's recommendations. At their next meeting they would be discussing the feasibility of the Environciental Impact Ststement regardi�g the rerouting of Highway 10. Ae referred to page 2 of the minutes regarding undei•ground construction and stated that the more he read about this� the more interesting it was. Mr. Deblon stated that after reviewing T.H. 4k10 EIS, he felt it demonstrated a need for action to alleviate the volume of traffic. The EIS addresses that question and also the relief 8ained along community thoroughfares. The EIS revealed plan compatibility with two counties, four communities and the region. Mr. Oquist asked if it would go through Fridley? Mr. Deblon stated it would not. IC would go through Coon Rapids, Moundsview, Spring Lake Park and Blaine. The Environmental Impact Statement states that each community has either a plan which includes the proposed action or has assumed that the proposed plan would be constructed. He stated this was for the new rouCe and also stated that patt of the new route is already in existence. In no way do the plans reject the need for an improved highway in this area. The EIS goes on to say that both Coon Eapids and Blaine have made strong comitments in support of the construction of the relocation of T.H. 0110. Blaine has included a corridor for relocated T.H. i�10 in the project area in it`s zoning map since 1962. The main reason for the support of the relocation of T.H. li10 is to remove through traffic from theiz Center Citys-.t. Mr. Harris asked if and how the upgrading of T.H. �110 would affect Fridley? Mr. Deblon staed that he didn't think the upgrading of T.H.i110 would effect Fridley that much, However, there would be temporary stream turbidity from. construction, and also possibly more salt discharged into Spring Brook, which is a Fridley creek. t �- I` _ _,_� _ F _ _ . _ - . �° Ms. Iiughes stated that the other major impaet would be what �rould happen to 694. By putting in a bridge crossing and up�rading Highway 10� it presumab].y could alleviate some of the traffic. However� they are planning to eapand 69�+ by several lanes and the situation will not change. There will be no benefit gained from Hi�hway 10. Part of the language in this and in the other bridge location indicates that it is unacceptable to do what the Envircnmental G,uality Comnission had talked about� creating congestion to change travel pattexns. One o£ the things� by not building Hi�hway 10 and by not expanding bridges might well be that you would create enovy;h con�estion that people are forced into another mode of transit. That is a viable alternative and they are beginning to see a few demonstrations of that. They might choose mass transit. Mr. Oquist stated that first they had to have the transit system. Mr. Deblon stAted that the philosopt�y of Metropolitan Council was to make more efficient use o� what we have and that would Ue to improve and qpgrade the exi:sting system ia places. " PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 11 1979 PAGE 8 Mr. Harris stated that with all the construction going on, they should be able to do something about the quality of water in Spring Brook. Mr. Deblon stated that in the EIS, there were probably impacts on adjacent wetlands and Spring Brook that would have to be mitigated. Moreover, the Fish and Wildlife and the Deparment of Natural Resources (DNR) have. expressed concern for the wetlands, wildlife and drainage affe�ted by the action. The EIS takes into accour.t their recommendations. Mr. DeBlon stated that the main effect of the action on Fridley would be related to run-off. Run-off "will flow to existing wetlands and constpuction ponding areas adjacent to the corridor"- The run-off would then be carried away by creeks snch as Spring Brook. The relocation of T.H. 1110 would cross SpYing Brook at tfie Po1k Street intersection. At this crossing, Che "channel and hgdraulic characteristics of thls stream would be preserved in the design of the crossing, and monitoring would 6e done to determine the effectiveness of erosi6n controls during construction". In regard to water quality, "the filling of existin��ae�lands (_known to remove a variety of potentiaZ polutants by means of physical entrapment, microbial transforma- tion and biological utilization)" will lower water qualtiy. However, the proposed action does offer the opportunity to restore wetland furtctions in areas (i,.e. embank- ments and drainage facilities can be used to impound water). Mr. Harris stated that a major source of pollution was salt from highways. Mr. Langenfeld stated that he felt they would be grossly affected by this, especially in regard to water quality and pollution and also that Coon Rapids would be faced with quite a situation as things continue. He stated that he had little faith in the DNR. Also, on page six of the minutes he had indicated that he hoped somebody from Fridley would be representing the City. Mr. Deblon stated that Staff will represent the City in all highway construction proposals affecting Fridley. Ms. Schnabel asked if the current T.H. 411� was upgraded, would there be any adverse effects or any impact on Fridley? Mr. Deblon stated that construction would increase the turbidity of Spring Brook but that would be minimized by diversion ponding and other techniques. But this increase in turbidity would only be during the initial construction. Also, if th�re is a lot oi snowfall, iC might cause the use nf more salt. The highway would be upgraded to freeway standards. Ms. Schnabel stated that she thought in was incredible that the State was considering even building a new freeway with the price oE gasoline gofng up and with the new attitude toward public transporation. Ms. Hughes asked which alternative seemed most I�kely. Mr. Deb2on stated tgat the EIS portrayed the new construction as being the best alternative for the communities involved. Ms. Schnabel said the City should stay on top of it regardless of which alternative was decided upon. Mr. Deblon stated that staff was not endorcing any of the alternatives, but was attempting to evaluate the effects on Fridley. He concluded athat: 1} there was a need for action to alleviate the traffic volUme problem, 2} there would be effects on wetlands and Spring Brook, however measures are going to be take to minimize effects, and, 3) whatever alternative was chosen, the City should ensure that necessary measures are taken to minimize the effects on Spting Brook. PLANPiING COb9MiSS20N MELTING, JULY 11, 1979 PacE 9 UPON A VOICE VQTE� ALL VOTIIdG AYE� CHAIl?MF'iN IiAFi7tIS AECLARED THE 610TION CARRIED UNASiIMOUSLY. 5. xECEZVE aPr�ai.s cor�musszora i�rcrrvr�s: s[mrE 26, 1979� MOTION by P�is. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. Lan�enfeld� to receive the June 26� 1979, minutes of the Appeals Commissicn. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALI, VOTIIdG AYE� CFL4IRb9AN HARRIS DECLARED TI� MOTION CARRIED UNAN?I�iOtSLY . 6. PROPERTY TO Mr. Harris stated that Staff was not prepared to discuss this item and it should be cnntinued. Ms. ScHnabel stated that there was an article in the Minneapolis paper ].ast Saturday re�arding the new tdinneapoZis ordinance regarding this issue. She asY.ed that a copy of the Ordinance be included in the agenda when they discuss this item. hIOTZQd by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to continue discussion on con- version of rental property to individual ownership property. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALT, VOTING AYE� CHAIRIdAN HI�RRIS DECI,_4RED THE MOTION CP.RRI�D UNAT�ISdOUSLY. Chairman Harris declared a recess at 9:20 P,M, and reconvened the meeting at g:3o P.r�. 7. CONTTNUED: CODiPREHENSIVE DEVELOPbfENT PT�I4; Mr. Franzen stated he used various colors irere used to identify the sections. In the be�inning there is an overview which discusses the �eneral plaxinin�; or developrcent direction for the comttnunity. It talks about the kind of issues they want to respond to. Each section responds to sorae of those issues. Each plan follows the same format oi having an introduction which 3s on yellow paper and the goals and okjectives and policies are in the goldenrod. The inventories are the same but the colored pa�es indicate the changes they made, Mr. Franzen stated that he would like to start the discussion with the Overview and would like a general consensus if this is the way they feel the cormnunity should be going. Hz stated tYzat once they were done with the Overview Section and �et into the specific plans, at the beginniug of each plan there is a plan directi4n s'L'atement. If they can reach a consensus regarding the plan directions� then the goalsJ objectives and policies iaill relate to that plan direction. If they wish to make a chan�e, they will make it in the plan dixection. 0 PLANtIING COI�SSION MEETING, .7vLY �i, �979 ' - PAGE 10 Mr. Franzen stated that the first page oY the Overview indicated tt�t they felt issues of the community are redevelopment and -'` land and resource management rather thrin growth management. Belocr that they indicate the type of issues they felt Fridley would be facing in the next 10-15 years. Following thAt is a brief discussion of each issue. Mr, LangenPe2d stated he liked where they stated that the plan was s guide and a framework ratber than an answer to all questions. D1r. Franzen stated that the Overview Section says in a nutshell where they are going with the plan. PT.APT DIRECTION Mr. Aarris �tated that the last paragraph in Plan Direction bothered him. He stated it was a general statement and he was not sure ft wss true in all cases. tds. Schnabel stated that she had noted a tendency to become preachy. She did not feel that this was what Metropolitan Council was looking for. She felt it was a good exercise to serve as a background, but was not sure it was what Met. Council would be looking for. They would want the iacts. Mr. Deblon stated that the3r audience was Met. Councila the Commissioners and the general public. The plan should be something . everyone could relate to. Mr. Harris agaiii referred to the last paragraph under Plan Direction and stated that he felt it was an oversimplification, Ms. Aughes suggested they try to make the statement a 1ittle more positive. Mr. Oquist stated it was a totally negative statement. He did not feel it was a true sentence, He suggested they leave it out. Mr, Franzen stated he would either remove the statement ox rewrite it. LISTING OF ISSUES #2 - Meeting Expanded Recreational & Leisure Needs: Mr. Harris stated he was not sure what they meant by "leisuxe needs:' Mr. Franzen stated that r.ecreation was a use made oY leisure time: Mr. Harris asked if they should eapAnd tkiat statement sli�htly. hfaybe they needed a dii£erent word than leisure. bis. H�;hes st�gested that u�aybe th� wor3 "needs" was a problem. Mr. Deblon agreed and stated he would look into it. PLANMTIIG COP+R'iISSION MEE.'TING, JULY 11, 1979 - PAGE 11 #6 - Provision of Alteruative Forms oY Transit: Mr. Aarris aeked where they were �oing with that? The implication of the word tran- sit bothered him. Mr. Franzen stated they were looking at bicycle and pedestrian movement snd eicpanding 6icycle and pedestrian accessibility to the shopping areas, etc. Mr. Harris asked if they were proposing the City get into the trans3t business? Mr. Franzen stated they were not. Mr. Langenfeld state8 it could mean improving the existing MTC system. Ms. Hughes agreed and added it cnuld be an addition of cross-town movement. Mr. Franzen stated that they do mention that they would like to e�cpand the MCC service, Mr. Aarris asked if the question of energy was addressed in.the book. Mr. Franzen stated they addressed that in four or five diiferent places and also in the site plan review process. #1 D7AINTAINING ECONOMCC STABILITY AND DIVERSITY: Nh�. Zangenfeld referred to the 4th parsgraph and stated that he like the general statement'but questioned the last sentence itt that paragraph. That last sentence could raise a11 kinds of questions. Mr. Oquist stated he had no problem with it, but when they start trying to clari£y statements in a stwur.ary, they should be careful. There are a lot of ilower statements in the document and this sentence is one of them. Mayba they should leave it out. Mr. Aarris agreed and suggested they delete it. Ms. Schnabel stated that each of the six issues listed should correspond to a speciYic section and perhaps the titles should be the same. The way it is lsyed out, it is difficult to follow. For instance, "Revitalization of Commercial Areas" is under the Land Use section. The titles shoutd corxespond. Mr. Deblon stated that was a good point and would look into clari�ying that. Ms. Hughes stated there should also be consistency in the wording. For example� they use "Maintaining" in one title ard "Fevitalization" in anothex. To be consistent� "Revitalization" should be "Revitalizing"� etc. She also found a problen with the wording of the title for the housin,3 section. It was confusing as to whether they were going to rehabilitate houses or neighborhoods. pLANNIN� COtL�;ISSION ME�'PING, JULY 11, 1979 - PAGE 12 Ms. Iiughes stated that she felt water quallty was a ma3or concern and probably should not be under the sewer section. Mr. Harria referred to the first paragraph under thls item and stated that the 48� figure bothered him. He asked if that figure was developable land or total industrial land. There is a lot of 3ndustrial zoned land in Fridley that is not buildable such as the railroad land. He would like to see a Yigure of how much is buildable industrial land. Ae suggested that a inventoxy of the industrial land in Fridley be taken and broken down according to railroad land? buildable land and unbuildable land. With this figure, we would be kidding ourselves as to how much land is available to be rezoned to residential� which is what we are talking about. We need more speciYic figures. • The Commissioners concurred. . Ms. Schnabel asked if we were talking about economie diversity? I�. Franzen stated that meant that it would not be good for the City to be dependent upon one large company that could decide to pull out. Mr. Franzen asked if there were a�y significant issues that were not addressed in the Overviewl Ms. Aughes stated that water quality was the only thing she felt was leYt out. Mr. II2blon stated they c0uld add an overview section for water quality. �2 NEETIPIG EXPANDED RECREATIONAL AND LEISiIRE NEEDS: Mr. Harris asked Ms. Hughes if she was happy with this section in the Overv3ew? NIs. Hughes stated that her counnission had not yet reviewed this section, but she did have some changes. One of the problems in the Park Committee was they had not discussed the philosophy of where th!:y want the Park Comc�it'Lee to go and they will be doing that next week. Because of this she was not ready to co�.ment and would like to get input from the rest of the Co�mnission. She did feel they would want to see more protection of natural areas and also a diversity of programing offered including some passive kinds of things and Por special interest groups. She stated thai the one thing she found to be missing was a statement regarding -• providing adequate park acreage. Mr. Franzen referred to the Iast paragraph. Ms. Hughes stated tk�at that paragraph onl,y sddressed regional cooperation. Mr. Harris stated that the parks situation would change if the rezoned some of the industrial land to residential, and that was not addressed in this section. Ms. Atkghes stated that she had a statement that would add to the section on vqriety of recreation and acrea�e for a growing population and she would give it to them. Her statement would £it into the first paragraph. She stated her Co�ission would be loolcin„ at this on nex.t Wednesday. � PLANNINC COtR4ISSI0N MEETING, JULY 11, lgj9 PAGE 1� #3 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOUE2CE PROTECTZON AND IdANAGEMENT: Mr. Langenfeld stated his Coc¢nission would be discuasing this next �zesday. He did want to point out that� in his personal opinion� the word "civilized outlook" in the third paragraph should be deleted. N,s. Hughee'stated that she a�reed and had changed that to ecological outlook. Mr. Langenfel.d stated that he liked the 1+th paragraph and the 5th paragraph. Fie stated that was nice iY you could do it. Ms. Hughes stated ttaat one criticism she would have for this kind of section and the one on critical areas is that while she agrees you have to manage and control those words imply over-manage and over-control. Ms. Schnabel suggested they use tYee words preserve and protect. Mr. De�lon agreed and stated that in order to preserve or protect something, you have to nanage it. Ms. Schnabel stated that was i.mplicit in those words. Mr. Harris referred to the first paragraph and stated that he felt that from the word "since" on down they were ed3torializing a little bit. Ae was not sure that applied to Fridley. Mr. Franzen agreed. Mr. Harris asked if Mr. Franzen felt they needed that statement. Mr. Franzen stated they probably didn't. Ms. Schnabel suggested the pages be numbered. ��4 REVITALIZ�ATIOPI OF COP•�9ERCIAL AREP..S: i✓�s, Hughes stated that in the third para�raph� in the last line, the word "City" should be changed to "Centers". Also� in the fifth paragraph, second line, the words "shopping center" should be changed to "shopping area". The Cor�missioners concurred. t�,s, Schnabel reierred to the fourth para�raph rebardin� 53rd and T. H. 65, and she asked if it was a�oal to go from I3�ssissippi and T. H. �+7 to 53rd and T, H. 65 and siart in there? She suggested they leave that out. Mr, Harris agreed and stated they should get some poZicy direction from Council on that before they include such a statement in here. PLANNING CO2�RAISSION MEETING, JULY 11, 1979 • rnGE 14 Ms. Schnabel stated there could be other areas that could have priority. N1r. Deblon stated they couJ.d change thAt to xead "There sre other areas that should be looked at". Mr. Harris stated that would be fine. Mr, Langenfeld rePerred to the Zast paragraph and suggested trie worda "under construction" be changed to "occupied". This was in regards to Village Green. Mr. Eiarris agreed. �5 ADDITTOPdAL AOUSIPIG� REHA$ILITAT70N� AND NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION: The Commissioners discussed the queation of providing 2300 additional units as requested by P�ietropolitan Council. It was suggested that Staff present the data in a clearer manner. Ms. Schnabel felt it could be explained as folZows: 2300 new construction - �+60 New subsidized units 1� new unsubsidized units (market rate� �F80 new unsubsidized units � new subsidized units A4s. SChnabel, stated that Fridley already had 1360 sut�sidized units in its existing housing stock� bui that was a different 1360 from the fi�ure in the formula given ab ove . Mr. Oquist recom.mended the first two paragraphs under this section in the Overview be rewritten with a clearer explanation. Ms. 5chnabel referred to the sixth paragraph in this section and stated that the last senterce which refers to assistance from federal and�or state loans and grants to homeownersJ and stated that she read this L-o mean that the oril,y way to rehabilitate the housin� stock in the City was to go the federal government or state. This bothered her Uecause it was real�y money out of our pockets and also the idea that this �ras the attitude that this �aas the ov].q way we could do it. hir. Deblon stated they �rould try to reinforce private invest�:ent with public expenditures. They did not feel that the state and £ederal would Ue a major ro2e, althou,h they will pursue it where they quali�. Mr. Harris stated that the intent of that money was to be seed money to get things Qoing. We shou].d not rely oxi tha'� money. Mr. Deblon stated that low income peop2e will seek the money rathex than the average hon.eowner. hs. L:�ngenfeld stated that the words "much o: the City" should uot be in there. pLANN2rTG COt^�ISSIOPT 2�:L°S'ING, JULY 11, 1979 PAGE 15 Mr. Harris stated this would apply mostly io rental units. t�.s. Schnabel asked that ii someone had a 10 unit apartment building and they wanted to sell each unit off for $�+4�000 each� would that qualify for moderate income housdngl Ms. Hughes stated it would. Ms. Schnabel stated that could add to the nusrioer oY how many we eould provide. She sta'ted that could change theix Piguses. Mr. Harris stated that could hurt us. Ii those subsidized units are sold of£ as moderate income units� they wovld no longer be available as subsidized units. Ms. Schnabel suggested they pinpoint in the inventory where the Section 8 units are in the City. I•Ls. Schnabel su�gested they either take out the 6th paragraph in this section of the Overvieia or they should re�>rite it. If they rewrite it� they should maybe talk i.n terms of neibhborhoods� i,e. deteriorating neig�borhoais receiving seed money� ete. A�T. Deblon referred to Item �1 under the Plan Direction of the Housing Sectiai. The statement in the sixth paragraph was not consistent with this statement and they would change the statenent in the sixth para�raph of the Overview. �b PROVISION OF ALTERNATNE FORAIS OI' TRANSIT: Ms. Htaghes stated that they had agreed to change the title to "TRANSPOP.TATIOSi". A1co, she felt it was not clear where th2y diccussed considering lateral move- ment or trar.sit things. She would like a clearer statement regarding this. Mr. Harris referred to the discussion on the walkway�bikeway system. They should say something that would tie in `aith the overall reetropolitan walkway�bikeway plan. Something to the effect should be innlu3ed in the Overview Section. MC/SION by Na. Hughes� seconded by h1r. Langenfeld� to continue the discussion of the Comprehensive Development P1an. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRMP.id H+1.RRIS DECLARED THE N.OTIOr1 CARRIED UNASI2MOUSZY. 8. CONTIPtIJF•D: PROPOSED CHA�TGBS TO C&1}'TER ?_05. ZOPIING; MOTION by Ms. Oquist� secmded by P9r. L:�n;;enfe].d� to continue the discussion on the propoNed chanIIes to 'the zoning code. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VO`SING AYE� CHAIRDIIAN HARRTS DECLARED THE MOTIOPd Cf+IiRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ��a pL/aNNIPIG COD'A4ISSION P9EETING, JULY 11„1979 PAGE 16 9. OTISEE? BUSIPiESS: Mr. Deblon distributed a memo Yrom Mr. @us'eshi regarding the Central Center for Famil,y Resources. MOTION by Mr. Langenfeld� seconded by N'g. Sckuiabel� to receive the memo from Mr. Qureshi regarding the Central Center for Fami]y Resources. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRI«4AN I�ARRIS DECLAItED TIi� MOTION CARRIED UNANTbfOUSlY. Mr. Harris requested this item be placed on the next agenda. Mr. Harris stated that he had attended the meeting regarding the alley vacation request in I�yde Park. The result of the meeting was that the City orould help to solve the problem by providing the labor and attempt to get some railroad ties from the railroad and put the ties up as a barrier in the alley. They talY,ed to the anartment owner and the neighbors i.nvo7.ve@ and hopeful],y they promoted peace and harmony ixi the neighborhood. He was aot sure they sti11 shouldn't vacate the alley� but Ms. Gabel did not want the vacation. He would like to see the City get rid of all unused easer.ienis� etc. and sug�ested the;/ eould perhaps take an inventory of all unused eASements and get rzd of them. ADJOURP7`-'IENT: T✓OTION tay Mr. Oquist� seconded by Mr. Langenfeld� to adjourn the July 11� �.979, meetin� of the Planning Commission. UPOIQ A VOIC� VOTE� ALL VOTiNG AYE� CHAIRD9AN fiARRIS DECI.APED THE N�ETTNG ADSOURNED AT 11:1tQ P.td. Respectfully submitted; .�'�� thy Sh 1ton� Recording Secretary � ..; : . CITY Of FRIDI,EY MINNESOTA PLANNING AND ZCNINC rORM NUMBGR � --p 7 � APPLICMlT'S SICNANRE �q�,� � . Address 7'elephone Number � ' e e�cT �e�T_F,�j� 5 PROPERTY OWNER'S SIGNATURE ,_.` Address�%%%� /yp/�iLri�� ST J�Cci � TXPE OF R[:QUEST Rezoning _�_ Special Use Permit Approval of Premin- inary f� Pinal Plat Streets or Alley Vacations Othcsr Telephone Number�55-50� � � oa Fee � i"J' `tteceipt No. Q 6aa� Street Location of Property�.j,��(��s � �QirJG'Ru�ac.) �,�/I,Q�� J�,� �DCs Legal Description of Property �,��eK �"��v�,�J/Fr.J h�elAh2S �aT 30 3/� SZ Present Zoning Classification /�—r Existing Use of Pxoperty i� �,, Acreage of Property �'Z Z Describe briefly the proposed zoning classification or type of use'and improvement proposed �,% ., , pn�,►sy_ ��7+��rs� .� O S. / S� � S D � v� %('� v2. �i.�.—✓ 1 A,/�r,%� �' i�-� Has the present applicant previously sought to rezone, plat, ol�tain a lot split or variance or special use permit on the subject site or part of it? yes ,� no. What was requested and wlien? The undersigned understands that: (a) a list of all residents and owners of property within 300 feet (35� feet for rezoning) must be attached to this application. (b) This application must be signed by all owners of the property, or an explanation given why this is not the case, (c) Responsibility for any defect in the proceedings resulting from t}ie failure to list the names and addresses of all residents and property owners of property in question, belongs to the undersigned. A sketch of proposed property and structure must be drawn and attached, sho�aing the following: 1. North Direction. 2. Location of proposed structure on the lot. 3. Dimensions of property, proposed structure, and front and side setbacks. 4. Street Names. 5. Location and use of adjacent existing buildings (within 300 feet). The undersigned hereby declares that all the facts and representations stated in this application are true and correct. DATE �j—�6- �J SICNATURE ,,��,fy �,�� (APPLICAN'f) Date Filed Uate of Hearing P2anning Commission Approved City Council Approved (dates) Dcnicd (dates) Oenicd � _ -.�. MqILING LIST SP �179-07, ROBERT H. HELTEMES Build in the flood plain Mr. Roger Olson and Connie Nowe . 681 Glencoe Street N.E. Fridley, Mn 55432 Mr. & Mrs. John Rice 683 Glencoe Street N.E. Fridley, MR 55432 Mr. & Mrs. Chestrr Schack 6$5 Glencoe Street N.E. Fridley, Mn 55432 Viola M Teig Route 1 Isanti, Mn 55040 Ernie Pasborg 7625 Highway #65 N.E. Fridley> Mn 55432 Kenneth McCoy 545 Fairmont Street N.E. Fridley, Mn 55432 Mr. & Mrs. Ivan Rengstorf 689 Fairmont Street N.E. fridley, Mn 55432 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sluss 695 Fairmont Street N.E. Fridley, Mn 55432 Robert Heltemes 11779 Norway Street N.W. Coon Rapids, Mn 55433 Roberta Spohn 695 Fairmont Street N.f. Fridley, Mn 55432 Mr. & Mrs. Kim Wall 8065 Riverview Terrace N.E. Fridley, Mn 55432 Mr. & Mrs. Robert �ohnson 680 Glencoe Street N.E. Fridley, Mn 55432 Planning Commisssion 7-11-79 CiT�.CQUNGIL Mr. & Mrs. Joe Dumphy 670 Glencoe Street N.E. Fridley, Mn 55432 Alan B. Stahlberg 305 89th Avenue N.E. Blaine, Mn 55432 Mr. & Mrs. RiChard Cook 690 Fairmont Street N.E. Fridley> Mn 55432 19 r.` �1 * .{ r � J 4. � , . ; . . ; _ * '. ' `� "' 0 - r .ii1 r� � � - ..._ ,. ,.,, _ _ . . � i ;�,. � • , f— . '. ' � � p � �.e /�° l � r i � s ._ y y N.! :a . '"', Au�� sv .14 �,- . , ,� ` , :, � ' i`� N0; (0 15REV. � 4,... ,� �-, •.,�' �� , , �� _ _4 {6 >i � �x M - ' J6 t �:'-� j � - 4 '.'� ,.ti `i µ. . 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' j �.. �. . . _ ` ` k - - �ti•�'�• ��Y " .z4 ;.. _ � / SP #79-07, ROBERT HELTEMES Lots.�0-32, Block T, Riverview Heigh 8065 Riverview Terrace ,,: zo .� � 1! s`��C i��'�� .�� 1 _� a� �� . :�� , �� .... . • �� ,_ �� , , ie - ��j� ,� � • � �,� �� Q �� eDV 1 � �■ � J' - �� k �.. •�� :•�' .�� .. �►.�.. ..�� ► `� .� ` � F� _�ao0�a�,� ��'. �'��6�`P �� 1 '_.� _ � r ''r • x 1 � � .• ~y 1 �. � J , � ' r.,.... PUBLIC HEARIN6 BEFORE THE PLANNINr, COMMISSION m Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing of the Planning Commission of the City of Fridley in the Cit Hall at 6431 University Avenue Northeast on Wednesday, �uly 25, 1�9 in the Council Chamber at 7:30 P.M, for the purpose of: Review of the Revised Comprehensive Development Plan for the City of Fridley. �� ,� 21 Copies are availh67e for review " in the Planning Department ` prior to the meeting date. Any and a11 persons desiring to be heard shall be given an-opportunity at the above stated time and place. 4ubiish: July 18, 1979 RICHARD H, HARRIS , CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION ::� ,, :i >t G!!LL TO ORDEtt• F C�H�IUIQITY DEVELOPMENT C�AffS3T#�f MEBTING JULY 10, 1979 Chairperson Oquiat called the July 10, 1979, Coumunity Developuuent Co�iesion meeting to order ar 7:39 p.m. ROLL CALL: Mambers Present: LeRoy Oquist, Connie Modig, A1 Gabe1, Kenneth Vos, Sharon Gustafson Hembers Absent: None Others Present: Bill Debloa, Asaociate Planner APPROVAL OF APRIL 10 1979 COR�AlONiTSf DEVELOPMENT COt�II�1ISSI0N MINUTES: MOTION bq Mr. Vos, seconded by Ms. Gustafson, to approve the April L0, 1979, Corsmunity Development Covamission minutes as written. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Oquist declared the motion caxried unanimously. APPROVAL QF APRIL 24 1979 SPECIAI, C04�41UNITY DSVELOPMENS COt�41ISSI0N MI23UTE5: MOTTON by Mr. Vos, seconded by Ms. Gustafson, to approve the April 24, 1979, Special C�unity DevelopmenC Co�ission meeting minuCes as written. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Oquiat declared the motion carried unanimously. 1. INTRODUCTION OF BILL DEBLON NEW ASSOCIATE PLANNER: Mr. Oquiat introduced Mr. Deblon to each of the commission members. Mr. Deblon atated that he would iike to give the Commissioners some information on his background. He stated that he had graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Forestry and his degree was natural resources, planning, and recreatton-oriented, Iiis past work exper�ence was with the Department of Nataral Resources Office of Planning and Parks and Recrestion for a total of three years. He dealt mainly with project pl�nninq for recreational projects,'and had experience w3th enviromnental i.mpact statements, assessments, and grants-in-aid funding. He stated he Wae then given 'Che opportuniCy to serve the people o€ Fridley and has now wcrked in the Planning DeparCment far about 15 days. 0 � COMMUNITSt DEVELOPMENT COAII�lISSION t7EETING JULY 10 1979 - PAGE 2 Mr. Deblott stated that at this point, he was spending most of his time with the revision of the Comprehensive Development Plan. He also anti< cipated he would be doing further research and writing on the capital improvement and implementation sections, and the rewriting of the inven- tory. He stated he would be staff representative for both Community De- velopment Commission and the Environmental Quality Commission. 2. REVIEW OF REWRITTEN GOMPREHENSIVE DEVEI.OPMENT PLAN: •°`" Mr. Oquist stated that the Comprehensive Development Plan had been rewriCten primarily because of a request from the Planning Ca�ission at a meeting in June. The Planning Commission had found the document very difficult to xead and to follow and had asked Staff to revise it. Ms. Modig stated she felt the document was in a much better order and much ' gasier to read. However, since the commissioners had only received the revised document the day before the meeting, ahe did noC feel they coutd adequately xeview and conment until they had more time to review it individually. �he Cammissioners concurred with Ms. Modig. Mr. Deb2on sugges[ed that the Connnissioners review the goals, objectives, and policiea thoroughly for directionicontent and thoroughness. That was the main kind of .feedback they needed at this time. He stated they had been getting favorable feedback on the new format. Mr. Oquist suggested that the Co�ission set a special meeeing for the puxpose of reviewing the Gomprehensive Development °lan. �he Commisaion s�t a apecial meeting fvr Thursday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. to further discuss the doeument. �ir, Vos stated he definitej,y felt the revised Comprehensive Development Plan Was mare readable and understandable and Staff was headed in the right direction. �r, Deblon stated that �n immediate revision was needed of "Qbjecti,ve Four" under Land Use. Yt should be changed to Xead: "ENCOUREIGE APPRO- PRIATE LAND USE COMBINATIONS." � 3, QTtIER BUSINESS: Ms, Modig stated ahe wwld like [o suggest that the Commission look at the following items at a future meeting: (1) Center City Project; (2) Village Green; and (3) Sears Property, Ma. Modig stated she felt the Commission should have some inpUt regarding the Center city Project. She felt the Commission had not been involved at all, and she would like someone to give the Commission some information xegarding the intent of the project. " .� �; ., COlIl�t[JNITY DEVELOPMEPIT CGINAiISSION MEETING, JULY 10, 1979 - PAGE 3 seei at t etCo�issio nld Be reviewing the Cectter City Project and would h� �h got some information on it. Ms. Modig atated she would also like an update on Village Green and an update on the Sears Property. She stated thaC in her ward, she was talking to peopte who were not particularly excited about the plans for the Sears Property, and she would 13ke to know what was happening with that property. Mr. OquisC atated theae were things that could be diacussed at the next regularly acheduled meeting. � Ms, Guatafson stated she had gotten some questions from people about the Co�iasion and that it did not seem to do much. }Ix;;"Oquist stated ona of the problems with the Co�unity IIevelopment Commissian waS that it was like a mini-Planning Cammission. By definiCion, community development was all encompassing, taking in everqthing, but there was already an Environmental Quality Co�ission and a Parks & Recreation Commission and a Human Resourees Co�ission. It was difficult to determine what the Community Development Commission should be looking at. He stated that aC some future meeting, the Coa�iasion should talk about where they feel they should be going as a co�ission. Mx. Deblon stated he would also look for issues that would be appropriate for the commission. He felt as long as the commission was meetin�� it should always be looking for ways it could help Fridley. Mr�. Oquist stated he would also like another atatus report on Che Bikeway/ Walkway System. . AriJAURNMENT• I+B�TION by Ms. Modig, seconded by Mr. Vos, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Oquist declared the July 10, 1979, Co�unity Development Cownission adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Reapectfully suhmitted, Ly Saba Recording Secretary CITY OF FRIBLSY PLANNING COC�9NiISSION f�IESTING - JtTLY 25, 1979 CALL TQ QRDER� Chairman Harris called the July 25, 1979+ �eeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7,30 P.M. ROLL CAZL: Members Present: P+Is. Hughes, P�ir. �quist, Ms. Schnabel, I�ir. Harris, i�Zr. Treuenfels, irir. Hora (substitute for Nr. Langenfeld) Members Absent: 1�1r. Langenfeld Others Present: Bil1 Deblon, Associate Planner Jerrold Boardman, City Planner APPROVE PZANNING COM1ti1ISSI0N NiINUTES: July il, 1979� Nls. Schnabel stated that on page 14, of the minutes, it should be corrected to readi 2300 new construction units - 460 x�ew subsidized units - 480 new unsubsidized units (modest cos�C) 1-3b0 new units (market rate) PIIs. Hughes stated that the only problem with this correction was that the figure o£ 1840 unsubsidized units being deleted, would make the people have to do their own arithmetic with the figures. BTr. Boardman suggested that the figure of 1840 could remain with- out a'market rate` behind the figure. 1�7s. Schnabel agreed to this change, so that the corrected figures should reads 2300 new construction units - 4b0 new subsidized units 1$r0 new unsubsidized units - 480 new unsubsidized units (modest cost) 13�0 new units (market rate) MOTION was made by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Nir. Oquist, to approve the corrected July 11, 1979 minutes. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALI, VOTING AYE, CHAIRYiAN HARRIS DECLAA�B THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIP�IOUSLY. . PI�ANNING COMMISSION MEETING Ju_lv 2�, 1979 P�e 2 MOTIT by PdIr. aquist, seconded by tvis. Hughes, to open the Public Hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7�35 P•j�• Mr. Boardman stated that the pages #17-ZO of the agenda, did not really show anything in the plat plan, so he then showed the Commission members his copy. He stated that this is located on Riverview Terrace, and Glencoe, on an 85 - foot lot on which they requested to construct a dwelling• . He further stated that in this type o£ a situation, the City requests �hat the arch�tect to come in and show the City where all the drainage lines are going to go,and., how it is going to drain out from the property line. He stated that according to the layout, the drainage plan works well. He stated that there is a slight problem on the one side in the steepness of the slope. He stated that it is about a one-to-one slope. He stated that they may want them to do something about that such as a retaining wa11 og-s�e kind:. Athez- wise, he stated, everything seemed to work well in the layout. He further stated that the sewer, and water are in, and that all the drainage does go out to the street. Mr. Iiarris questioned if this was a corner lot? Mr. Boardman stated that yes it was a corner lot. Ms. Schnabel questioned as to what was going to happen with the elevation of this lot? Mr. Boardmazi stated that they could get a general idea irom the cross-section that he had. Ms. Schnabel questioned if it would have to be built up? D1r. Boardman stated that all of the shaded area of the cross- section was built up. T�:r. Harris questioned if this would have any detrimental-eifect on the surrounding property? Mr. Boardman stated that to their estimation, no it would not. Mr. Harris questioned as to which way does it drain aiter it goes to the street? 1�1r. Boardman stated that it all moves toward the river, and that there are catch basins at the ends of the street. Mr. Harris questioned as to how they handled the curbs at the swale line7 P+Tr. Boardman stated that the top of the curbed elevation is lower than the swale line. PLAPINING COb'iMISSION MEETING JulY 25, 1979 Pa�e � Mr. Harris then questioned as to how they planned to handle the swale line in the backyard. He stated that there did not appear to be much pitch. Mr. Boardman, and i�r. Harris then discussed the gradiant 1ine. Mr. Boardman stated that this was similar to a previous request, in that it did not have much room for error. Mr. Harris questioned as to how, and whom, checks this after it is done? He stated that it bothers hi�� as ta how it is verifi that it is actua].ly built this way? i I�Ir. Boardman stated, that it was his view that it was the building inspector`s responsibility to make sure that the construction was built according to the specified plans, and layout. Also, he stated, that they do have a verification survey, and if they.need to, the City can require that they veri£y those elevations. Mr. Harris stated, that he felt that to have the elevation verified, was something that the City should requi.re be done, for the homeowners benefit, as well as for the City, and the surrounding neighbors. Ms. Schnabel questioned if this verification would not have to be done, when the blocks were put in? Mr. Harris stated that no, it would have to be done when they do the grading. Ms. Schnabel questioned i£ that wouldn't be too late? Mr. Harris stated that no, it wouldn't be, because the critical points weren't up against the house, but rather in the swales and the waterways that they are putting in. PtIs. Schnabel stated that she understood that the intent, was to keep the house above a certain level also. NTr. Harris stated that yes it was, but that there was no problem with the house, but that his concern was with the drainage, because they are so tight on the elevations, that there is no room for error. Mr. Oquist questioned if the elevation of the house brought it up out of the flood plain? Mr. Boardman stated that yes it did. 1Vir. Harris questioned if the petitioner was in the audience? Mr. Donald Pertinen of 1611 Highway 10, Minneapolis, ca�e forth, and stated that the petitioner was not present, but that he was representing him. PLANNING COMMISSIOPt MEETING Juls �. 1979 P�e � P�r. Pertinen stated that he had a£ew comments. as far as the drainage was concerned. He stated that they reaJ-iaed, that they were tight on grades, but that the only way to get more swale, was to build up on the property lines, and he sai.d that would create a problem for the center building. He further stated that even though it was a minimal slope, he felt that it wouldn't chaxtge the existing drainage at a11. Mr. Boardman stated that he would recommend that the Commission members recommend, that to eliminate the steep slope, they should have them put in some sort of retaining =,,>all. Nir. Pertinen stated, that if he had a choice, he would like to see a recommendation to proceed as proposed, with �she stipulation, that if it did in fact become a problem, that they would at that time correct it. Mr. Boardman stated that he lmew that a one-to-one slope grade was steep, so he suggested that as an alternative, they could shift the gara.ge so that it is set back 17 1/2 feet. Mr. Pertinen stated that would create a problem with some of the bedroom windows. Chairman Harris g,uestioned if anyone had anymore questions of the petitioner's representative, or if there was anyone else, in the audience, that would want to speak on this item? Ms. Schnabel stated that the Commission had in the last month or so, conversation as to the possibility o?' declaring a moratorium on building in the flood plains area. She questioned as to if there was any updated information on that? Mr. Harris stated that no, he had no further information on it. Mr. Boardman stated that the City Council, had referred it back to the Planning Commission. Ms. Schnabel questioned NIr. Boardman, as to if he had heard from any of the neighbors on this item? t�1r. Boardman stated that no, he had not. D1s. Hughes stated that this seemed to have £ewer problems than the last request the Commission had seen. Mr. Harris stated that he was more comfortable wi'th this request than the previous one also. MOTION by NIs. Hughes, seconded by P�ir. Oquist, to close the Public Hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIft1YIAN HARRIS DECLARED THE PiTBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:55 P.f�i. PLANNING COM21fISSION MEETING Jul.v 25� 1979 Page 5_ N[s. Hughes questioned as to how much a verification survey cost? Mr. Harris stated that now the City requires a verificatian of location, so that the City would then just add a verification of elevation. Ms. Hughes questioned as to approximately how many more points this verification would add up to? Mr. Harris stated tha't he suspected that it wouldn't be an awful lot. Mr. Oquist statad that what bothers him, is who makes the decision that at what point in time is there a problem. He stated that he felt that a retaining wall should be put in when the final grading is done. Nuch discussion ensued as to at what point and who would determine that a problem existed, and how the City could then require a retainment put in. 1YlOTION was made by Ms. Hughes, seconded by P�ir. Oquist, to recommend to Council approval of the Request for a Special Use Permit, S�' #?9-07, by Ro�ert H. Heltemesi Per Section 20�.157� 5�n� to allow construction of a new dwelling in CPR-2 zoning (flood plain) on Lots 30. 31 and 32: Block T, Riverview Heights, the same being 8065 Riverview Terrace N.E. with the following stipulations: 1.) they verify the grade, while doing the verification of the site. 2.) they have a retaining wa11 on the south-side put in. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED THE MOTIOH CARRiED UNANII�TOUSLY. Mr. Harris informed the petitioners representative, that this would go to Council on August 6, 1979� He stated that there would not be a Public Hearing required, so that the Council could act upon it at that time. MOTION by Mr. Truenfels, seconded by Ms. Schnabel, item j of the agenda 'Continued� Central Center Resources',to the next item on the agenda, to move for Family UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRIYiAI3 HARRIS DEGLARt.D THE MOTIpN CARRIED UNANIPdOUSLY. � CONTIP�UEDi CENTRAL CENTER FOR FAMILY RESOURCES Mr. Truenfels stated- that the Planning Commission had asked the Human Resources Commission to look into this matter, in particular respect to the question of whether there are any agencies in the Fridley area, which to some extent ofYer services, which would constitute an overlap, or duplication of the services that are PLANNING COMMISSION P+IEr.TIPTG Julv_25, 19�_ Pa�e 6 proposed to be offered by the Central Center ?or Family Resources, in Spring Lake Park. :�ir. Truenfels stated that they have a written summary of their findings, and a reT� ort written by one o£ the Commissi�n members. (5ee Attachment) x+ir. Truenfels then handefl to the P3anning Commission-nembers copies of the summary and the report. He further stated that the Commission had used the Fridley Community Services booklet as his resource guide. N;OTION by �s. Hughes, seconded by ID1r. Oquist, to receive and recommend to Council, the items prepared by the Human rtesources Commission on the Central Center for Family Resources. (Attached) UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRi�7AN HARRIS DECLA;:r�ll TH'� MOTTON GARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. hir. Truenfels then read from the summary, and stated to the Commission,+�rhat the iteris are that the Central. Center proposed as their services. He further stated that considering items #1 and #2, there appeaxed to be no overlap. He stated that for item #�, for preschool children, there seemed to be an overlap in the Fridley prograzn of "Koping with Kids - Kradle thru Kindergarten (KKKK). He further stated that item #3 Family Counseling, and item #5A Family Counselor, showed some overlap, in that there was counseling services in Fridley thru Lutheran Social Services at St. Phillip's Church, and with the Fridley P�iethodist Church. He stated that from what the Commission was able to determine though, was that this was more or less limited to the congregations of these churches. P+1r. Truenfels stated that at the time the report was written there was noi a clear understanding as to what the role of the Central Center, in the Probation Officer axea would be. He stated that he had since been informed by Ms. Caxlson that they would have space made available for a Probation Officer, if need be. He further stated that concerning the ]?ed Cross, there was an unit located in Coon Rapids. He went.on to say that concerning Battered Women, there was an apparent overlap with the Anoka County Task Force for Battered Women (ACT). i�s. Lee Carlson of 7937 5th Street N.E., Spring Lake Park, interjected that this was one and the same, in that ACT, is using their office space at this time. Mr. Truenfels stated that he understood that the Central Center was planning on making some teenage coun8eling availabl.e in the future. D�7r. Truenfels then went on to read his view, in the last paragraph oi the Human Resources Commission summary. Ms. �arlson stated that they axe now in the process of inter- viewing candidates applications £or a halftime counselor. She further stated that the two candidates that they are interviewing, both have the credentials ior teen communications groups, which is a definite consideration. 5he further stated that she has been in contact with Ms. Wagner, who is involved with the Teen PLANNING COMMISSION 67EETING Jul,v 25� 1979 Pa�e 7 Parents communications, in Anoka County, and who has been working with NIs. Carlson, in getting a facilita'tor, under a grant from the Onan Corporation. Ms. Hughes questioned T�Ir. Truenfels, as to iY he knew how oiten the KKKK met? Mr. Truenfels stated that he did not know, but that he believed the Fridley Community Education booklet would tell them. P+Is, Hughes stated that as it is an offering thru the Comrnunity Education, she assumed that if not enough people signed up for the course, they would then not hold it. Ms. Hughes stated that from what she had read £rom the Human Resources Commission minutes, and from their summary, she felt that there did not appear to be much overlap of services. She further stated that since the Central Centers main emphasis is on prevention, more than on crises, she didn'i think she would want to change her mind in terms of the need and desir- ability of this kind of a program. Mr. Harris questioned if the people from the Central Center, woixld recap their program for him? 1�7r. Dean Sabby 141 SO�Lth Avenue N.t9., Coon Rapids stated that parent education is their mai.n emphasis and family counseling. He stated that from the groups, and people that they had talked with, that what was most wanted, was an in-depth family counseling service. Also, he stated, they wanted to emphasize prevention. He further stated that the s�hool districts would be sending people to them. He stated that it was his view that the school district would love to have another referral source, other than North Suburban to re�er people to. He further stated that they have gotten funding from the Onan Corporation for a Jean Parks parenting program, and they are now training facilitators, so that could be an ongoing program. He stated that they wanted to provide services for the three communities of Fridley, Blaine, azid Spring Lake Park. He further stated that if it is a teen- counseling center that the communities want, they have an advisory board, that would give them that sort oi advice. He also stated, that the Anoka County Task Force, is now located in their facilities. I�ir. Harris questioned them on why a Probation Officer? Iair. Sabby, and Ms. Carlson, stated that was not one oi the key parts oi their program, but rather they would make space available for a Probation OYficer, ii this was so requested as a need by the Anoka County Court System. Mr. Oquist questioned if they were doing a7ny counseling now? P�ir. Sabby stated that he was doing some counseling, but that it was minimal at present. PLANNING COMMYSSION MEETING Ju1�25. 147� Page B Mr. Oquist then questioned as to how people would find out about their service? Mr. Sabby stated that as of now they havn't done any advertising, but that when the school year starts, they would be sending out fliers to the school districts. He further stated that at that time, he would be going out to all the schools,-and orient them with their operations. He stated that he would be doing the same thing with the Police departments, and also with the churches, and local newspapers. Mr. Oquist then questioned them as to what size staff they would have? D4r. Sabby stated that for the first year, they hoped to have one full-time, and three part-time counselors, and several ?acilitators, that would be part of their program, and also secretarial help, He furtherstated that they are not associated with Spring Lake Park, but rather a non-profit organization with whom Spring Lake Park has offered office space and utilities to them. �Is. Schnabel questioned whether the people who avail themselves of the Gentral Center's services, pay for those services? Mr. Sabby stated that yes they would, base� on a sliding scale of up to $30.OQ per hour, on the ability to pay upon income. But, he stated, noone would be refused the counseling services, because of an inability to pay. PQs. Schnabel questioned as to the backround of the counselors, in as much as their qualifications to be called counselors? D4r. Sabby stated that tommorrow he would be interviewing two candidates, one of vrhich is called a clinical psychologist, and is considered a level two psychologist. The other applicant he stated has his masters in social work, and has worked with family counseling. For himself, he stated, he has his masters degree in counseling, plus he has worked in iamily counseling. Nir. iiarris questioned them as to where they were with the Anoka County agency as far as funding? bTr. Sabby stated that they have met with i'�Ir. George Steiner, who is head of the Comprehensive Heal.th, and that there has been money appropriated to the County, but they are going through a process, in which they are trying to decide on the guidelines for dispersement of the money. Because of this DIr. Sabby stated, they would not lmow if there would be any money available until the first of the year, or how it would be dispersed. Ms. Caxlson stated that there are grants available under the Mental Health program,but again, those criteria are set to a degree by the State Legislature, and there is a change this year, in the manner in which the money would be distributed. PLANNING COP�'IISSION 1viEETING Jul.y 25, 1979 Pa�e 9 Mr. Sabby stated that the key £or them, is to get local support first. Because, he stated, when they go to the State to get funding, the State does it on a matching iunds basis. Because of that, he stated, it was important to them to get local funding first, because it shows that there is a local need, and support. ivis. Hughes stated that it appeared to her, that the Human Resources Commission had not made a speciiic recommendation, but that they had not opposed it either. Mr. Truenfels stated that was true, and that they had tried to arrive at the facts to bring before the Planning Commission. Mr. Harris questioned if they had any discussion with the County Commission? Mr. Sabby, and D9s. Carlson stated that yes they had discussion with them, and their view was that yes, they support the concept of what the Center proposed to do, but were not in a position as to offer funding. Ns. Carlson further stated that she felt that often the goverment was more apt to fund services that deal more with a crisis situation, thaz� to £und services aimed at prevention. Mr. Harris questioned if the members of the Commission had read the memo that the CityI�iaziager had sent to the City Council? Ms. Hughes stated that she had hoped that the memo would have told the Commission if there was money available for this kind of program, but that she felt it did not. Mr. Harris concurred, that was what he had hoped would be in the memo, but it was not. N1r. Oquist questioned as to whether there had ever been any money set aside for this? Mr. Boardman stated that no there had not been money set aside, but that there are contingency reserves within the City, so that if the City Council wanted to support the Center's programs, that there would be money that could be made available. i�s. Hughes stated that she felt that this was at least as important function, and operation as the second and third priorities set �orth in the memo, and certainly raore important than the first priority, which received the most amount of money. She further stated, that she felt very strongly, that human resources should be kept, and preserved from ruining their lives, or getting tangled into some of the crisis s�tuations. She stated, that this is something she felt that the City should be very concerned with. She stated that she lmows some of the staff people at North Suburban Family Service Center, and while she personally, has not felt a need to avail herself of their PLANNING CO1V�.�+TISSION 1�'IEETING_ JulY 25. 1979 Pa�e 10 services, that from conversations with these people, she is convinced, that it is an extremely valuable service to the Community. Mr. Oquist questioned whether they had an operating budget? 1�r. Sabby stated that yes they do, and that they have about twenty-thousand dollars to work with, and at this point it would not take them through the full year. He further stated that their budget is running from July 1, to July 1, so that they will have to come up with other sources of funding for this year in order to adequately staff the Center, and hire the people on a part- time basis. hir. Oquist questioned whether they would be back again next year for funding? Mr. Sabby stated that he hoped they would not need to, but ihat he couldn't say ior sure no. He hoped that they would be successful enough, so that they would not need to return. Ms. Carlson stated that a quarterly report on the Center's status, would be one of their obligations to the City, and if the Gity felt that the Center was providing a well functioning, and very useful, and needed service, and that the Community was responding well to the service the Center was providing, that she didn't think that it would be out of the question that some continuing local support might not be asked of the City. nir. Oquist stated that since this Center would be used by several communities, within the County, that he felt it would be appropriate for the City to help in the beginning, but that maybe future monies should be sought after through the County, of State agencies. i�'is. Hughes stated that she was involved early on in some of the legislatures discussion on the Comprehensive Health Act, and she knows the philosophy that the legislature was using, which was that they were funding a lot oi categorical kinds of programs, and that they wanted to bring these together, and use the same amount of money, or perhaps less, dist�ibuted through the counties who would do a11 the same things that were done under the categorical programs, plus a few others including some environ- mental things. They held a series of heaxings in the counties, on how that money was going to be spent. She further stated that she is cynical enough to lmow, that the theory is good, but that the practice is poor. in that with inflation, what they were going to see was a cut back in some of the programs, including some that nobody thought the County could do without. 30, oi course, she stated, none of the envirorunental programs will get funded to any extent. She stated that while it is quite reasonable to expect the County to pick up some of this ?unding, she felt that it was kind of a long term future thing, before some of these programs would get funding. 5he further stated that PLANNING CONiMISSION M�ETING JulY 25. 1979 .____ Pa,�e 11 therefore, if this is a useful service, it is going to need the funding locally now, and perhaps for another year, before all is sorted out by the Comprehensive Health Plan. I�ir, Harris stated that there were a few things that still bothered him„ �The'Firs't beinq.tha.t he can see a need ior this kind of program if it truly acccmplishes the high ideals that �rIs. Carlson and 1t�ir. Sabby have expressed this Center would, But, if it is just another gimmick for people to get out of their obligation to be responsible citizens, then he would be against it. He �tated that he felt that there,are too many of those kinds of progratns around. Secondly, he stated was a philosophieal problem, in that he was not sure if it was the duty and the responsibility of the City to get into the welfare business, and that is essentially what they were doing with this program, as they have done in the past with several other programs. Thirdly, he stated was that he felt that five-thousand dollaxs was pretty steep in that he, for all the time he has spent on the Commission.cou3.dn't remember the City of Fridley ever funding any program for that amount of money. D4r. Oquist stated that he ielt, that if the Commission wa� in_ agreement as to this Central Center as a viable and :necessary program, that they should set the five-thousand dollars as a ma�cimum figure, and the City Council could then decide on the amount of funding the Center would receive. itii0TI0N by ��is. Hughes, seconded by Nir. Truenfels, to recommend to Council tha't they underwrite the Central Center for ramily Resources, to the maximum figure oi $5�000.00 for this year, with the stipulation: the City Council should take a look at these types of proposals, and decide whether the City should be in this particular type of business at all. UPON A VOICr, VOTE, ALL VOTING AYc., CHAIr2IvIAN HARRIS DECLA�:.D THi IvI0TI0N CARRIID UNAIVIMOUSLY. Chairman Harris informed P,is. Caslson, and IVir. Sabby, that this would be on the August 6, iq79 City Council Agenda. With the Commission rnembers concurrence, the Gommission decided to handle item #3 0? the a.genda at this time. Chairperson Harris questioned as to how this could have been sent back for reconsideration., ; as it was never sent to Council with a recommendation? Mr. Boardman stated that he didn't know as tv how it could have been either, but that the Commissions recommendation was to hold a meeting with the neighborhood. The meeting was held, he stated, and what came out of that meeting, was that not whether the property would, or would not be vacated, but rather how could the City PI,ANNING CONIl1iI5SSON N1�ETING JulY 25, 1979 Pa�e 12 control some of the problems that are happening in the area at present. He further stated that after the meeting, it was decided. that the City would try and find some materials, such as rail- road ties, to try and keep some of the garbage and trash containers inside a certain section of the park5.ng area of the apartments. He further stated that they would come up with some kind of a scheme to provide the materials, and the apartment owners would put in some kind of retention. He stated, that at present, the City has not been able to come up with the materials. He further stated that through a discussion with the apartment owner on the north, the owner stated that he would be moving into the apartment building probably in August, so that he would become more involved in the situation. He stated that the caretaker of the apartment on the south side, had been fired, and the owner of that building would be getting new caretakers in. Mr. Boardmans stated that what was brought up at the other meeting was whether the City should get involved in a program for vacationing the alleyways. He then showed the Conmission the sheets that point out the alleyways of the City. (See Attachment) ;�tr. Boardmaxi stated that under the list of "Being Used, but Unimproved , the City would want Vacation Requests signed by the neighborhood. He £urther stated that if the City were to become involved in an alleyways vacation program, the "Designated & Not Being Used" alleyways would be the ones the City would get involved with. ;vIr. Harris explained that the alleyways at present belong to the owner of the property, but that the City has an easement, so that if the City were to vacate the alleyway, the use of the property is returned to the owner, and the City reliqueshes their rights to access. f+is. Hughes stated that it was her preference that the members of the Comsnission have an opportunity to look at the locations of the "unimproved" alleyways, and see how people are treating the area. ' Mr. Berton N. Gross owner of the property at $801 2nd Street N.E. stated to the Commission, that several yeaxs ago, a number of al].eys were vacated by the City so that a lot o� people. ran lines down through the alley, and a number of them _built �ara�es_ _ He stated that in Hyde Park, there are just a few that are open, and that he fought to keep them open. He stated that he felt that this was a program to be improved. He stated that tenants were like the statutes, in that they are here toda�Y , and gone tomorrow. He further stated that in the 2 1/2 street area, he felt that was pretty level land, and that he could see no reason why these landlorcis couldn`t get together for sanitation factors, and have the alley improved so that the garbage could sit out there, and the sanitation trucks could go through the alley. P�Ir. Boardman questioned if ;;ir. Gross had been in touch with the landlords? PLANNING COD'IIyiISSION MEETING Ju1.Y 25, 1979 Pa e 1 Nir. Gross stated that no he had not. Mr. Harris stated that the section t�ir. Gross was referring to, was not a through alley, in that the City had vacationed a middle section to the Telephone building a number of years ago. P+1r. Gross stated that the City could find out if that alley had been designated as a straight through, and if it had been, the City or the people could have them move the building. tiir. Gross stated that he understood that at anytime that an alley had been designated, rather than vacated, it could be reopened at anytime the public so wanted it. Although, he stated this would probably entail a court fight. Ms. Schnabel questioned as to what the Commission was expected to do this evening with SAY ,� 79-03 ? Sq7r. Boaxdman stated that they were not expected to do anything, but that it was there for r�ore inforraation, on whether the City would want to vacate the alleyways, or not. He further stated ihat he felt the City was looking at the fact that there was no purpose for having the alleyway, in that they are not used for access. The problems that have been created, have not necessarily been created because there is an alley there, but rather because of dupster locations, or practices of the tenants. He further stated that it was his feeling that the vacation of the alleyways should still take place. NIs. Schnabel questioned whether if the vacation did take place, whether the City was still willing to go in and put in rai.lroad ties as a barrier? IDir. Boardman stated that yes they would, as they did establish that the City would do tha�L at the neighborhood meeting. Discussion ensued as to what the Commission should do at this point. NTOTION by Ivts. Hughes, seconded by lvis. Schnabel, to continue this discussion of SAV #79-03, City of Fridley= Vacate Alley lying South oS 60th Avenue between 2 1/2 Street and 3rd Street N.E., until a more opportune time. UPON A VOICE VO^1E, ALL VOTING AY:', CHAIRIsiAN HARRIS ➢ECL.�RBD THE P�i0TI0N CARRIED UNANITviOUSLY. Chairman Harris, declared a recess at 9i20 P.i�., and reconvened the meeting at 9:30 P.Ni. 2. PUBI,IC HEARING; REVISED COi�'IPREHENSIVE DEVELOPT+IENT PLAN: i�OTION by Nis. Schnabel, seconded by Ia;r. Oquist, to open the Public Hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRP�ZAN HARRIS 1]ECLA2Ei1 THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 9j35 P.i+i. PLANNING COt�h'II35ION NIEETING JulY 25, 1979 Pa�e 14 l�ir. Boardman stated that they had compiled a summary of the recommended changes to the Plan, that were made by the Community Development Commission, the Parks, & Recreation Commission, and the Environmental 8uality Commission. He further stated that the Human Resouroes Commission received the document, and chose not to review the document. Also, he stated, the Appeals Commission had made their comments to the previous document so that they chose not to review this document.(See Attachmentj P�is. Hughes stated that the Park & Recreation Commission approved the Parks & Open Space section with the amendments that are listed on the summary, and then also, reviewed the Critical Area, and Environmental Resources sections, and agreed that the Goals, and Policies were compatible with those of the Parks and Open Space. Nir. Boardman stated the Snvironmental b�uality Commission had acted on the Goals and Policies and the Objectives and the Introduction, but that they still wanted to reserve their right to review the mapping, which shot�ld be coming shortly. !��_►I�Ii�`�� Ns. Schnabel stated that she felt that most of the first page of the Introduction could be deleted, in that she felt that it was good material for a textbook, but that it didn't belong in this Plan. She further stated that she felt that the first paragraph could remain, and the rest could be deleted, until they get to the third paragraph of the second page. t�Ir. Boardman stated that they were looking at general directions and the reasonings behind those directions. 11'ir. Truenfels stated that for the record, he would like to say, that he found the Introduction helpful, in that he is not too fazniliar with land use, and he felt it should stay in the Plan. P+ir. Boardman stated that if this were to be a public document, he felt that it was necessary to include some of the summary in the Introduction. Ns. Hughes suggested that as individuals, they could suggest changes to i�7r. Deblon, and deletions that were offensive, and then he could rewrite ihe Introduction. Mr. Harris stated that he felt that the �hird paragraph of the second page of the Introduction was the meat oi the �thole Introduction, but that they should move on to the Plan Direction. Irir. Harris stated that the Commission agreed in the most part with the Plan Direction. i�Is. Schnabel questioned why the use of the word 'living', in the Goal? PLANNING CON�TviISSION :uTEETING JulY_ 25. 1979 P e 1 D4r. Boardman stated that word 'living' was because they were looking at people, a't the social aspect, and the total requirement of people living in the environment. Mr. Oquist questioned whether these were the same goals, and objectives: that were set up two years prior? Nlr. Boardman stated that yes they were, with a iew modifications, mostly with the policies, rather than the goals. P+'Ir. Harris questioned if they wa.nted to use the word `best`, in Objective One? Aiter discussion, the Commission decided to switch the words best with attractive in the Goal and Objective One. iair. Boaxdman suggested that in the Goal, they should insert the word obtainable. The Commission agreed to the changes so that the Goal reads: "TO ASSURE THE BEST I,iVING ENVIROIVIy�ENT OBTAINABLE ;wiHIL'E iti'iAINTAINING THE ECONOI�iIC WELL BEING OF THE COIV'�tviUNITY. " D�1r. Oquist stated that a17, the Policies say the City 'should", which he stated isn't binding in that it doesn't mean that the City will do, or shall do, or must do. Mr. Boardman stated that they were concerned with consistency in the Plan, and that he had no problem with dropping the word 'should'. Under Qbjective One, Policy SB, the Commission agreed that the word 'consistent', be changed to 'compatable'. The Commission agreed to Policy 1 A- F. as amended. The Gommission agreed to this inclusion. Under Policy 2 C, the Commission agreed to change it to read: "The City should cooperate with business�s in an e3fort...." The Commission agreed_to &Qli�y 2 A- C, as amended. The Commission agreed to Policy 3 A- B. Under Policy 4 C., the word 'encourage' should be deleted, and the word'discourage'should be in inserted. Under Policy ��. the Commission agreed to the change suggessted by the other Commission oi deleting the word 'encourage', and inserting the word 'allow'. PLANNING COiJII+iISSION NiEETING JulY 25, 1974 Pa�e 16 Under Policy 4D., the word 'river' should be deleted, and the word'natural ieature`, inserted. Under �bjective Two, the Commission stated that the words 'or expansion', be deleted. Under Objective Two, Policy 1 A, the words 'corporate offices', should be deleted, and the word 'business's', inserted. �dir. Deblon stated that under Objective four, it should reads "ENCOURAGE APPROPHIATE LAPI➢ USG C0�(iBINATIONS". tvTOTION by i�Is. Schnabel., seconded by .�ir. Truenfels to Continue Publ c Hearing; Revised Comprehensive Development P1an. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIt��'iAN HARRI5 DECLARrD THE PUBLIC HEARING CLQSED AT 10:40 P.b.. 4. CONTINUID: PROPOSED CHANGES TO CHAPTEk 205 ZONING n7�TI0N bylvlr. Truenfels, seconded by ialr. Oquist to continue discussion on Proposed Chapter 205 Zoning. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRI�'iAN HARRIS DSCLARr.D THE P+i0TI0N CARRIED UNANI]�iOUSLY. b. RECEIVE HUPr1AN RESOURCES COIvlltiiI5SI0N iuIINUTES� JULY 12,L1979 ivTO ION by ivIr. Truenfels, seconded by erTs. Schnabel, to receive the July 12, 1979 minutes oF the Human Resources Commission. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL �OTING AYE, CHAI.ii+IAN HAdRIS Dr,CLAitr,D TH"� ��IOTION CARRIID UNANIivIOUSI,Y. �. REGEIVE GOI�iP+NNITY DEVr.I,OPittENT COPtli.1ISSI0N P.ZINUT�Ss JULY 10� 1479 DTOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by f�:s. Schnabel, to receive the 3uly 10, 1979 minutes of the Community Development Commission. UPaN A VOICE VOT�, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRIviAN HArcRIS DECLARED THr. IrI0TI0N CARRIED UNANI��'iOUSLY. 8. CONTINUEDa DISCUSSION ON COVERSION OF REIVTAL PROPERTY TO INDIVIDUAL OVJNERSHSP PROPERTY t�Tr, Boardman stated that �h�rewas a F�iinneapolis Ordinance that covered the conversion, that was give to the Commission members Por their reference. (See Attachment) P�1uch discussion took place on this ordinance. The Corncnission concurred, that f'rom looking at the Ordinance, it appeared to the members, that 1vTinneapolis was trying to make conversions very diificult, and thereby discouraging them. PLANNING C�i��viISSION TdiEETING July 25� 1474 Pa�e 17 ��Is. Schnabel questioned c�Ir. Harris as to what the status of the Tenaxits-Landlord committee under the Human Resources was? tilr. Harris stated that it was disbanded, but that it was possible tha't it could be resurrected to look into this matter. irZOTION by i�is. Schnabel, seconded by t,:r. Oquist, to send to the Community Development Commission the Aiscussion on Conversion of Rental Property, which would include townhouses, condominiums, etc., for their recommendation. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AY�., CHAIRi�iAN HAi'�RIS DECLARr.A THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIf�iOUSI,Y. �. OTHER BUSINESSs P�is. Schnabel questioned f�ir. Boardman, if his office had seen a report that had come from the Upper 1�lidwest Council? She stated that two things had come out of that report, one being that the majority of the population will be of the senior citizen category, so consequently, housing needs will be geared toward them, and secondly, ther will be more jobs than job force workers available. Discussion ensued on how this report might relate to Fridley. NOTION by P�:r. Oquist, seconded by N�s. Schnabel to receive the Special IvIeeting minutes of the Gommunity Development Commission oY duly 19� 1979• UPON A VOIC�. VOT�, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRL+iAN HA:RRIS Dr�CI,At�ED THn Ni0TI0N CARRIED UNANIivIOUSI,Y. � 1�10TION by Nis. Hughes, seconded by P+'ir. Oquist, to receive the Special Ivieeting minutes of the Park & Recreation Cou�ission of July 18, 1979• UPON A YOICE VOTE, ALL YOTING AYE, CHAIRTr1AN HARRIS D�CZ��ED TH8 ti40TI0N CARRIED UNANIP�IOUSLY. The Planning Commission concurred, that they would have a Special i�eeting to deal with the ComPrehensive Plan, on Wednesday, August 1, 1979 at 7s00 P.PA. ADJOURNt�iENT : ;VIOTION by P+,s. Hughes, seconded by ivTr. Lruenfels to adjourn the July 25, 1979 ��eeting of the Planning Commission. PLANNING COP:iPfISSION MEETING JuZV 2, 1979 � P�e 18 UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPnAN HARRIS DECLAi{ED THE MEr,TING ADJOURNED AT 11s20 P.tiI. Respectfully submitted; ��=�=�=— �-�=�� Elaine Reed, Recording Secretary July 23� 1979 Mr. Richard H arris Chairman, Fridley Planning Comuiiasion Dear I�r. Harrie: At a recent meeting of the Planning Commission, the Human Reaourees Commiasion was asked to look at the Central Center for Family Resources, now being formed in 9pring Zake Park, with particular attention to possible duplication and overlap wi�th services rendered b,y other organizationa in the Fridley area. The Central Center for Family Resources propoaes, in particular, the following services: 1. Parent diseusaion groups for parenta oY children in Kindergarten through Grade 3. 2. Paren-t discussion groupa Yor parents of children in the upper element ary gradea. 3. ramily counseling. 4. �orkshops for parents of young children. 5. Cotlrdinate with other social service agencies and bring resource people into the communit,y. A. Famil,y counselor B. Probation ofiicer C. Red Cross D. Battered women group Our survey has found the following: -- Parent diecusaion groupa: Apparently no overlap ior �,..-.-��s e� school children� gindergasten through elementary grades, However� for parents o? pre-school children, "Koping wi-th Kids -- Firadle through Kindergarten (�)" of�er� presenta-tions and small-group discussiona for the parents. Family counseling -- some overlap with Lutheran Bocial Service (at $t Phillip`s) and with Fridley Methodist Church. Probation officer -- Probation is handled through Anoka County Court Services. It is not clear what the xole oi the Central Center for Family Resourees would be. Battered women -- apparentl� duplicatea the work of the Anoka County Task Force ior Battered Women (ACT). 1Phat is deiinitely needed in the Fridley area ie counseling for teens. The North Subusban Family Service Center apparently is not accessible by bus. It is not clear whether the Central Center ior Fami].y Resourcea would provide sny counseling for teen-agers. RespectYully aubmitted T � H V +iJ �.� � Peter TreuenPela for the Human Reaources Commission 'lI . I � .1st Reading 'Raf. to _ Public Hoarinp 2nd Reoding 8 Finol Possage AN OFI�)INANCE Comm. of Ihs CiTY OF MIRINE�iPOIIS Date to Mayor Oate Returnad Date Resubmirted to Council — Alderr:inn D1ark t:aplan & Alderman Sally I3oward prosent the following ordinance: .nr.iendinq �Pitle 12 of the P9inneapolis Code of Ordinances relating to 13ousiny. 7he City Councii of the City of Minneapolis do ordain as follows: Section 1. The Minneapolis Code of Ordinances is amended by adding thereto Chapter 250, reading as follows: ` CHAPTEI2 250. RESID�NTIAL CONVERSIONS. 250, 10 D�i'INITIpNS For the �urpose of this chapter, the following terms shall mean: Unit beinq offcred for szle: In the case of condominium conversions this shall ;acan the,sale of a dwellinq unit of the building along witlz an aliyuot share of the common areas of the building. In the case of cooperat-ive conversions this shall mean the sale of an aliquot share of. the entire building along with tl�e right to rent a particular unit. Tenani: Any person leasing or renting a residential anartment in ,� builcling, or grou� of said tenants, or corporation, association, partt�ership or trust owned 100 percent by such tenants. Evictioi� for qood cz�isc�: Eviction because of nonpayment of rent, violaCio❑ ol lc�-rse Cenps which have been yenerally entorced in Chc buildiiiy, or conunissio�i of �aastc. ItelocaCion assist�nce » ments: Cash payments in consider�ition of- the cost of moving and general costs relating to finding and renting or buying a Ylace in which to liva. Relocat.i_on �ssistance: I�id in the form ot 1i:sts of potential +R,rr,,., ,,.,K. , =-a.:. .:_ , –_ , . � . _ _. .._.. . ,, .. -...,...:..� ,,,ti .. . :f rental units in L-he same or a simiiar neighborhood; offers to rent in a similar building owned Uy the samu owner as L•he presenL- building; other affirmatide steps taken by the present owner to locate suitable, equivalent housing for the displaced Cenar.t. Developer: The person or persons, nartnership or limited partner- ship, corporation or other business association which owns a rental dwelling or building and which proposes to sell that building in parts to individual owners either through a condominium or cooperative system. 250.20 NOTICE TO TL'NANTS At least 120 days prior to offering any unit for sale to the public, the developer must provide to each tenant of tlie building a written stater�ent containing the following: a) Notice of intent to sell the unit b) c) d) Sale pYice of units Firm offer of sale of the unit to the tenant- Detailed explanaCion of the tenant's rights under this ordinance and any other ordinances or laws. A copy of each such notice shall be mailed by the developer to the Minneapolis Department of Inspec'tions and to the Alderman of the Ward in which the unit is located. 250.30 RIGHTS OP TE;JAi�TS TO PURCIi71SE 1) For the first 60 days"of the 120-day period provided in Section 250.20 of this chapter, there sh�ll be an exclusive right for a tcnanl- association, owned 100 percent by the tenants of the buildiny, to purchase the entire building. 2) For the next 30 days each .tenant (or sub-tenant) has an ex- clusive right to purchase the unit hejshe occupies. • 3) If thc tenanL- rejects the offer to purchase, Lhe unit must be � made available for purchase by other tenr�nts in the buildinq. This riyht to purchase extends to the end of the 120-day notice period. -. .' 9) If no tena»t accepts thc� oL-fer to purchase the unit, the developer m.-�y noL• oLfar lhe unit lor sale to ttie puk�lic �at a price and terms more advantaqeous to the buyer.than were offered to the tenant association or tenants for_a period of 90 days after the end of the 120-day period. 250.40 EVICTIONS 1) No unit can be offered for sale if in the 150 day period immediately preceding the sale or offer of sale any tenant has been evicted without yood cause. 2) For 120 days prior to offering a rental unit for sale to the public, a tenant.of the building can be evicted anly'for good cause. 3) No tenant can be evicted upon less than 6� days' notice; however, in no event may such eviction be effective prior to the end of the 120 day notice period, except as provided in 2) above, 250.50 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND PI1yPqENTS Relocation assistance payments in the amounts as scheduled below shall be paid to tenanEs who vacate the building either voluntarily or i.nvoluntarily after receiving notice of intent to sue,by the developer: Relocation assistance payments shall be paid to�tenants at least 15 days before the date the tenant vacates and shall be in adc9ition to atiy security deposits or other compensation refund or assistance to �ahich the tenant is otherwise entitled: a) COidllOtili3IUt4 CONV�RSIpN R�liOCATION IIF.NEFITS 1 person in household: Z persons in household: 3 persons in household: 4 persons in household: 5 or more persons in household $300 $450 $600 5750 $900 > ��1, • e b) COUPLt211'fIVL CONVP•.RSTON R]:�.00ATION lllNlil'I'1'S L•'ach l�ousehold shall receive a cash paymenl: equal to the diLference between the cash down payrnent required for membersl�ip in the cooperative and $200 if that cash down payment is greater than $200. c) IN I30TI1 CAS�S Relocation assistance si1a11 be provided to each tenant who vacates the building in order to secure replacement housing of comparable size, cost and location. 250.60 IIOUSING I'OR GIILDREN Condominiun and cooperative governing documents shall not contain r prohibitions against children in any building containing units with � two or more becirooms. 250.70 CODE COMPLIANC� A certi£icate of code compliance is required for all converted properties. 250.80 S97�RRF�IQTY OF REPAIRS: SET-ASIDES Each developer shall warrant for one year from the date of sale..the buildiny's foundation, structure, roof, iaindows, and all heating, plumbing and electrical systems �nd components, except for switches,, receptacles, fixtures, registers and radiators Tocated within an apart- merit. The followinc� are exempted from all of the above warranties: 1) Dama9e caused by acts of unauthorized third parties, including vandalism, neyligence, improper maintenance, pr improper operation by aiiyone otlier thaii tlie developer or his/her employees, agents or suU- contractors. 2) Acts ot God and accidents, including but not limited to fire, explosion, smoke, water escape, windstorm; hail, lightning, flood, tornado, earthruake and nuclear holocaust. 3) Normal wear and tear and iiormal deterioration. 4) Ordinary maintenance and repairs� .. *� in addition, at the time of :�ale of the first unit, the developer shall esCaylish an escrow fund in an amounL- equal to l percent of the sales price of each unit sold, and shall be deposited into escrow concurrently with the closing of the sale of each unit. Such fund shall be in a bank other than any bank having any direct financial . connection tivith the sale, mortgage, other encumberance or ownership of all or any part of the building. At such point as the Condominium . , Association is formed sucJi escrow iund may be reglaced by a letter of credit i.n favor of the Condominium.Association of an amount equal to 1 percent of the sales prices of all units in the building. The condominium association shall have the power to withdraw from the fund or draw down on the letter of credit £or the purpose of making repairs Lo.warranted improvements. No money shall be withdrawn from the fund unless the developer has been advised in writing of the need for the specific�repair and has failed to complete ttie repair within a reasonable period of time. Depletion of the escrow fund prior to expiration of the warranty period stiall not relieve the developer of the obligation of making all repairs warranted. Any money remaininq in the fund at the end of the one-year period shall�be returned to the developer. The owners' association's claim to money in the escrow fund or to the letter of credit shall be prior to any creditor of the landlord, including a trustee in bankruptcy or receiver, even if such funds are comingled. In the case of a cooperative conversion an escrow fund of 1 perce»t of the sales �rice oL the building shall be created at the time of the closing on the building. 1'his fund shall be for the purpose of making repairs under this paragraph and shall not at any time accrue to the oriqinal owner of the building (the developer). • 250.90 DISCLOSURE R�QUIREPSLNTS In addition to other required disclosures, developers shall make availahle the follo�,�iny information to prospective purchasers: �-�"'sr„^-�'�� -- � . � � 4 "a) Copics of all condominium o.i cooperative documenLs. b) List ot- repairs and improvemenLs to be completed before the . close of sale, includiny specifications, materials to be used, con- tractors and cost. c) �stimate of the.useful life of the building's major components and mechanical systems. d) Estimate of the cost of repair of any component whose useful , life is less than five years. a e} Stemized statement in budyet form oi�the monthly cost of owning a unit. r f) Stutement of.the actual expenses for the building as shown on the IRS form for income property as filed for the most recent taxable year. If such statement is based on accrual accounting, an additional atatement based on cash accounting is required. q) Certificate of code compliance. hj Any tenant, representative of any tenant or any other prospective purchaser shall be permitted by the developer to inspect any or all common areas, mechanical units of the buildiny, structural units of tho building and any other significant component of the building at reaaonable und convenient times. 2�0.100 I�DUITZONI�L PROVISIONS 1) Any purcl�aser has an absolute right to rescind an earnest money agreement or other acceptance of an offer of sale, within 15 days after 'receipt- of all disclosure docUments. 2) In any case where local, state or federal funds are used in any way, thc developer must affirmatively market units offered for sale in accordance with IIUD affirmative marketing requirements. 3) If ai�y sectian, provision or clause of tliis chapter be adjudqed invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this chapter as a ,fl„W.F , .' � �, hola, or any section, provision or clause other than the part declared �= F� to be invalid. It is hereby dec7.ared to be the legislatil�e intent of the City Council.that this chapter would have been adopted had such ' unconstitutional or invalid provision or part thereof not been included. . ,4) This chapter shall not be applicable to transfers of units, contracts for sale of which were entered into prior to June 1, 1979, or to sales of units closed prior to the effective date hereof. � .e,i� PASSED APPROVED + NOT APPRpVED- vEiOED ' ATTEST o�Can ADS. - 19_ 19� ; r 'l Ovrd, - Mot• to Override Suit, - Yo[• [o Su�caln i�lYlif�l �� [OVnt�� . � ,- � I_I� GTY OP FRI�LEY � � � 9979 Q�1C?GET pARKS QREO AEGF3EATtOTV C3EPARTMENT The City of Fridley Park, Recreation and Natural Resource Department, Nbile having several functions, has but one common goal: to provide safe, healthful, creaiive leisure Yime pro9ram5 and facilities tio meet the needs and interests of the City's residents, regardless of race, a9e or physitai condition. This department provides year-round recreation activities for all residents and maintains over 500 acres of park lands, including 44 parks and naYural history areas. _ Natural Resource Divfsion Objective: ' To plan, devetop nnd provide a wide range of environmenta] in:erpretive programs utitizing any availa6le natural area within the City; to develop and maintain these areas in cooperation with other departments and agencies; and fo provide - interpretive services Tor ail age groups on a public demand basis; to plan and provide a complete Shade Tree �isease Control Program under guidelines set forth by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and related state statutes. Destription: � - � The Natural Resources staff provides assistance to local school districts in an effort to promote environmental ioterpretive programs for students aod�teachers. This service is also extended to all age groups of the generat pubifc through special classes offered by the staff. By identification cmd assistance in the disposal of diseased trees on public and private lands, Yhe staff carries out a complete shade tree disease control program. In reiated acLivities, the staff�is also responsib7e for the maintenance and construction of interpretive trails, signs and otfier physics7 elements of natural areas within tfie City. On a reimbursement basis, the staff is availa6ie to local grouos and organizations to�provide genet•al extension and advisement activities related to.the natural environment. Park Division Objective: � To provide well-planned and welt-ma�intained active and passive park areas for the public's benefit. Description: � The Park staff provide general maintenance on a year-round schedule with specia7 maintenance where required. 7he Park Oivisian also operates an active nursery for transplantin9 tre s and shrubs nn City-owned t�roper-tv. ��eed abatement has be�n taken over by Parks �it rlas f.orruerly handled by Vublic lJOrks). This new acquisi- tion increased this years budget by b18,575. Recreation Division . . � Objective: To assess the varied recreation needs ar�cl interests of City residents and to p1an, develop and provide activity programs to meet the needs and interests of all. Description: The Recreation staff plan,develou� and proviAe -a iaide varir.Cy of activity offcrings on a year-roimd hasis in an at:ter�pt to meet.the nerAs and interests of all residents. tJhere possiblc, tbe staff provides leadership to piromote eooperation and coordinatiun amon9 other anencies and ornanized 9rouPs in an effort to prnduce a Lot.�l coinnumity recreation pro9ram, Recreation has taAcn over Comrnunity Celabrations and the Counmmity Service Contri6iition from Public Works. 7his has increased their liud9et by 59,00(1. which is spread throughout their supplies and scrvices accounts. . xxvt . . ` . � . ' � � . 9gT9 BUUOC-T CITY OF FRIOLEti . �iA"��i"��.'C'_9 i�Ae�� `d'�°��Q"�'9�J PARI(S ANB R�CREA3lt�N D�PARTMEPlT COSTS i, ACTUAL AC7UAl BUOCitI uowt� ou�u��. TOTAL �EPAkTMENT COST: 7•7¢IPersoNday OEPARTMEGT: Parks and Recreation n""At p'T'!� ACTUAL . B�Q��T .11QGEI_ Naturalist . b 77.248 $103,685 5752,275 8131>800 $ 71,281 Parks - 294,425 363,460 �426,256 387,306 563,639 Recreat9on � 210,SD9 232,159 260,620 316,475 300,E380 TOTAL bh8G.92S[ bb`JY�JU4 Daey�ia� ao��o� '+72.OpV �`� % Change ? PERC[NTAGE OF GEIJERAL FUNp 6UDGET 20.4% 21.3% � 23.37, 21.1% 21•5% � � 1979 PROGfiAMS INCI.U�E: � PARKS NATURALIST 22� Tree Removal Subsidy R£CREATION � �IJature Interpretation 237 Park Administration 26G Recreation Administration 227 North Park h7ature Center 251 Atbletic Areas 292 Athletics/Sports i 252 6uildin9s/Structures 293 F.quatics ; 253 Grounds/7urfs 294 Culturai hrts 254 Ice Area Mairtt. . 295 Hobbies Cluhs ' � � 255 Landscape Trees 296 Instructio�al Activittes �� 256 Deach/Water Area 29Z Play9rounds z, 257 Hecd Abatement 297 Special Events zxv " i • `' RECREATION DIVISIOlV PROGRAMS ,r 1. Athletics/Sports ' � � Covers ali individual, dual/team and associations expenditures. Primarily used for competitive athletics and sporting activities. � • 1977 Revenue - $22,194.16 2. Aquatics Covers all water-based activities. 1977 2evenue - 3. Instructional Activities Used for all activities that are instructional in format. Usually follows a class structure or lessons. 1477 Revenue - 4. Hobbies/Clubs Covers a11 activities that may be c7assified as a single purpose interest group. . � 1977 Revenue - 5. Playgrounds Organized playground pi,ograms to serve children of the City. May include a ��ast variety oi activities. 1977 Revenue - $5,388,06 6. Special [vents Covers all activities that are organized to serve a special purpose. Usually around holidays and/or a certain time of the year. 1977 Revenue - 7. Cultural Arts Used to c�ver all activities that deal with art, music, drama, dance, and the like. • 1977 Revenue - 8. Recreation Administration Used to cover basic adminlstration expense incurred in tlie administration of all Rea�eation Division Pr�grams. . � 1977 Revenue - �2,424.00 A 0 ��a ou�racr oveav�cw � � ., _ ,..,,. � CWI�R7f3 AN[] G&?APH9 PARKS AND �ECRFATIOP! DFPARTMENT COSTS 7975 1976 7977 1978 ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET . . TOTAL �EPARTMENT COST: 7.2�+/person/day TOTAL PAID BY PROPERTY TAXES: 3.6E(person/day �EPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation 1975 1976 1977 197C hCTUAL ACTUAL BUDGF.T BUDGET Naturalist 5 77,248 $103,G85 5 73,653 S 131,$00 Parks 294,925 363,460 366;308 3C7,306 Recreation 210,809 232,159 267,997 316,475 T07AL $ 582,9II2 5699,304 b701,969 $ 635,581 19.6! Pf.RCENTI!GE OF G[NERRL FUND BUDGET 20 A,", 21.3% 17.5% 21.1% RECRFATION 1978 PROGR�IMS INCLU�E: 266, Itecreation Admtnistratio NATUAnL1ST PARKS 270 fall/Winter Activities 225 Nature [nterpretation Y� Park �dministration 271 Footbatl 226 ShaAe Tree Disease Control 23t3 Moom Lake 272 Yollcyball 227 North Park flature Center 241 Area fil, North 273 Gasketball 228 Tree fleraovat Subsidy 242 Area r72, West 274 Ilockey . 243 Area N3, So. Cr.nt. 275 6rooinball 244 Area 1l4, East 2)6 General SkaCing . 245 Area �15, South 2B0 Sprin9/Sunrner Activitles 246 Arca d6, No. �ent.� 287 D�iseba;l 247 Nurscry 2A?. Ptiyqround 263 Softhall 2U4 Lifegurrd 2E35 Swim Instru[tlons 2IIG Concc:sion . • , %t475 Yeutn Devr.lopment � . �R9 Sr: C tj ZCfIS . . . . . J9i1 i inr• Yf: � � � z w � � Q ' �. W O lal U � K I� � m O .-� INiI / � v J (. 4 � a -N � U H 7 E i 7: i� N n .% ¢� z rn 0 0 Q � W a G) W � .� . C � � ? O {� •r •r O J� � b •Q� .N SU.- L h i _ �. r � �Z v +� a �� H �y b � \ � � �` � � t ro � � .� Z � a ,` �Ia � � � � N � � � � �� n � i� N N N N 0 u.. � c`� H �;� M �.� c�. `M � � _ � � � p o vr •�- N i-� r N . -N S. •r C +-> > O N •r r •F� V1 •C tn . !.) . .. .- i� e� , •> E i �/1 r 'O O �/1 V1 r' Y ' C1 ¢ n. Y .4 r6 � ln i� C v1 d) C C\ r1 �— O� > . 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N � \ \ '1 � �W o �! � � ,� (� 0 T � 3 O � V v .t'�-{��/'� � � � �1 `•< :,�ti�� n��:.�� JqYGE�� Fr—�o�LC� �4YC��S �/xsl7� Fxidley CiCy Council 6431 University Ave. N. E. Fridley, Mn. 55432 Dear lionorabTe Mayor and City Council, [30X 32004 • FR�DLEY ;. MINN[SOTA 55432 This.year the Fzi.dley Jaycees will be hosting the Women's BB State. Softball Tournamenk, on August 17, 1$ and 19th. At This time I am asking for your assistance and approval for the use of Commons Park and other parks if needed. ' I also :aotil d iil:e your approval for the nse o£ any necessary equipmenC and one man f:rom the P2rk`s Department to asszst us with the equipment. As in �tfle past, Tae will have police protection fr.om the Fridley Police Departm�nt which cail; be paid by the Fridley.Jaycees. I am also asking your consideration for approval oi a temporary Ueer license and fond license, and that the iees be �aaived. The use of these licenses «ill be limited to Saturday and Sunday, August 18th ar.d 19th. We wouZu be honored if Pfayor Nee and/or me�Uers of the City Council would partica.pate i.n Che awards ccrer.iony fo.'•_locsinG the L'ournamenL'. I w:ll be in contact with you more on this matter as the cournament approaches. i'lease contact' me aC 571-G620 or write to me at P.O. Ilex 32�04, Fridley, iSn. 35432 if any questinns or p�ol�l.c�s `azise. Thazxks in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, � ! � ,cl,r=�fnn� ::2 t�r �� o w� � � Neal J. Jenecuein "Le�arlFr,ship 7`raitr+n,q Tluough Cvnununity L)eti�etotimc�nl" � `,:ciri�irr!i�nity Edtic�tion, Ind. Sc11ool District 14 , f(i85 Seventh Strect N.l?. .• I�ridlcy, Minn. 5u432 "O��cnirrg Dnors ror �rou„ TQ FR�M Mayor 4lilliam �dee, and Fridley City Council Plembers F�,,,<.�.� , � < lC 't.r%�'�-^-.C� C� t L._r., �� G12-571-Gv00 Fxt. 5G � C,c � �" � June.22, 19J9 Tom Myhra, Curriculum Coordinator/Director of Community Education SUQJECT: Request for School District Building Usage Funds from the City of fridley in the Amount of �10,000 Circumstances as described in the attached report ha�de led the Community School Advisory Council to request that the City of Fridley contribuLe $10,000 to Comnwnity Education as a usaye fee for the former's utilization of the District 14's building facilities. The reqaesY. is beina made only after a great deal of time and study have been yiven to the subject, and then only as a necessary thing due to the present fiinancial conditions of the Community Education program. Since our netv fiscal year begins July 1 and we need to plan our fiiiances for the coming year at the earliest possible time, your prompt response to this request wou7d be greatly appreciated. I Vril� Le on vacation in Juiy, but would be avail- able 61orsday, Ju1y 9 for a meeLing titi�ith tl�e City Council if that is desired by the Council. I should also be fiappy to meet at some ot,her rutual�y agreeable tirne and wili be ha�py to anst�er by ie7ephcne or letter any acher qu�stions any of you may have. This is a sizeai�le figure, but it should 6e noted that this represer:ts about , 14U0 single use sessions by the City �;nd nea�•ly 300 sir;gle use sessions by the FYSA. If the City prefers not to allocate the �10,000 luinp sum, it tvould be possible, ]'m sure, to werk out some sort of a pay by specific, single use basis. 7his has the disadvantage of creating additonal paper and 600kkeeping work for both _the �istrict and the City and likely tvould be more costly for the latter. If i.he City decides it cannot pay fiunds for district building use, another possible solution +;culd be for CC to take over a71 programs that use cafetei-ias and gymnasiums and to raise needed funds in that fashion. [iACY.GROUPdD INFORi4ATI6N ON C01�1NUtVITY [DUCnT10N RCQUEST FOR CITY OF FRIDLGY FUNDIP�G DISTRIC7 6UILQING_USAGE You no doubt are arell aware that over the years the City of Fridley's usage of School District 14's buildings has been without cost to the City. In earlier tioies, however, the amount of City's usage was quite minimal, since inside recreational activities were being offered as a part of the District's adult education program. 0 Three years ago a cooperative agreement on program offerings aras estab- lished between the City's Parks and Recreation division and the District's - community education section. Basically the agreement called for comnunity education (CE) to offer al1 education courses, all programs that used special rooms, such as darkrooms and kitchens, and any arts; crafts, and hobby courses as previously had been offered. The parks and recreation (P and R) would offer all outside programs, and a71 recreationai courses that used 7arge rooms such as cafeterias and gymnasiums •. hobby programs as it had previously P and R would like�•rise offer crafts and Unlike inside facilities, bath the City and scltool district. have outdoor playing facilities and fields and inter- caoperative use of these sites continued though the school district sites are not administered by community educaLion. The CE programs, according to Board of Education policy, have first prioi-ity on bui7ding usage follot•ring regular schoo7 use, extra curriculum use, and school associated group (P.T.R., etc.) usage. tdith the cooperative agreement came the understanding that P and R building usage application would be processed by CE in order to show the latter's usage priority. No costs �vere assessed to thc P and R's usage except r�here extrn custodial help was involved. This agrecment has been in effect for three years and has greatly augmented the P and R's pro9i-am o�� at leasC that part of the program conducted in the schnol district's building. 6ecause C[ gave up some established recreational � , • . . Qack.ground Iniormation on commum ty Ed, Request For CiLy of lridley Funding (2) District 6uilding Usaye , programs which normally enrolled large numbers of people; the number of residents in CE programs declined with a resulting reduction in tinances. Nevertheless, it is the considered judgment of CE personnel that the coop- erative agreement has been a good thing overall for the people of District 14. For the past year the c7osed Parkview Elementary School has been used as the community education center. 7his has also been a real boon to CE and P and R programs and has become a viable community activity center for the people of Fridley from pre-school age to seninr citizen status. The Community Education Center is operated and maintained out of monies froin the Community Education Funds and that presents a problem. Tax financing of community education has been by a$2.00 per resident levy with a 50� per resident match from ihe State Department of Education. Because of inflation the 1379-80 dollar is worth a good deal less than the 1975-76 dollar. But the price for everything else continues in an upvrard inflationary spiral and CE is caught in the crunch. The Community School Advisory Council's finance Committee prepared a "bare bone;" budget for the 1979-80 fiscal year. This budget revealed a deficit of approximately $20,000, This committee recommended and the full Advisory Council agreed that the deficit should be met by asking Fridtey City Council for $10,000 for use of school building facilities, asking the Board of Education to pay half of �fhe administrative aid to education's salary if CETlI funding should end, adding a surcharge of �L 00 to each communii:y education adult education course offering, increasing the building rental fees to out- side groups, and seeking to rent a portzon of the Conununity Education Center. Since that action, the State Legislatui•e has passed bills which ��ri11 mean •an extra ��l,7]0 for the 1979-SO yeai° a��d an extra $14,G00 for the following year, but rising inflaCionary costs will likely have increased the potential • , . Backqround Information on Commuriity Educe�ion Request For City of Fridley (3) ('undiity District Quilding Usagc deficits by ihat time as the Finance Committee suggested in its report. Rental of a portion of the Coimnunity Education Center to another agency would come as a 7ast resort, for such a course of action would remove these needed room fiacilities from the list of those available for CE and P and R programs. [3ecause the Board of Education is already contributing approximately $25,0�0 of.inkind goods and services to community education, it is unrealistic to expect further financial hetp to come from the General Fund, when staff members are being released due to declining enrollments and financial austerity. A question must be raised regarding the justification for the City con- tributir�g money for use of the school district's buildings. There are a number of points of justification that can be made including: � 1. Community Education lost a source of revenue when it gave up its recreational programs and the use of the district large-room facilities to the City. 2. E3ecause the City is larger than the school district, the school tax payers in the district are providing facilities for people tvho do not live in the district. 3. Under the present arrangement, community education, a part of the school district program, pays building operating and naintenance costs for its programs, while the City uses the same facilities without cost. A. At. least one other city in the htetropolitan area ([den Prairie) contributes a lump sum figure to community education for the former's use of the school facilities. 7he justificaLion fo�� the S10,OOD figure should also be addressed. As you knor+ the [3c�ard of Education has adopted as one,of its policy, a schedule of fees . . ....,., �., MEMQ T0: Jerry Boardman MEMO FROM: Bill Deblon MEMO N0: 79-28 MEM� DATE: July 16, 1979 RE: New Nighway 10 Environmental Impact Statement and the First level of Evaluation of Alternatives, TH 610 and TH 169 route location study. A motion unanimously carried by the Environmental Quality Commission was that "Planning Commission take the neccessary recommendations to City Council after staff has reviewed the EIS on the new trunk high- way 10." Upon review of the EIS, I fou�d that it: 1. Demonstrated a need for action to alleviate the present traf- fic volume problem along existing TH 10. (i.e. upgrading or relocating TH ►0). 2. Revealed plan compatibility; 4 communities, 2 counties, and the region, all inf7uence the development of the area (i.e. Coon Rapids, Moundsview, Spring Lake Park, the zoning of Blaine, Anoka County, Ramsey County, Metro Highway System). 3. Indicated that previous meetings at all levels of government were held to determine reasonable alternatives. � 4. Indicated the probable impacts. The probable impacZS of relo- cating TH 10 on adjacent wetlands and Spring Brook were of special concern to the EQC. The impacts on adjacent wetlands and Spring Srook included in the report were: A. HYDROL�GICAL IMPACTS Run Off °. ..Surface Water. ..will flow to existing wetlands or constructed ponding areas adjacent to the corridor. Exist- ing outlets to the Mississippi River (Coon Creek, Pleasure Creek, Spring Bhook, and Rice Creek will ttten be utilized to transport the ru�off out of the study area." Presently, hardly any water leaves the proposed right-of-way because of the high degree of soil permeability. Construc- tion of the impermeable highway will increase the quantity of runoff from the right-of-way "by a factor of 3 to 4 times. .." -1- Coordination The EIS stated that rules and rPgulataons of various water- shed districts will be abided by. The agencies, such as the Rice Creek and Spring Brook have been contacted to ob- tain drainage plans. Stream Modification of Spring Srook p. 132 At the proposed crossing at the_ Polk Street intersection, 5th para. "the channel and hydrau1ic characteristics of this stream would be preserved in the design of the crossing, and moni- � toring would be done to determine the effectiveness of ero- sion controls during construction." Permits Required In addition to State and Watershed District permits, a Corps of Engineers permit will be required. 6. WATER QUALITY Wetland Removal By filling of some existing wetlands, (known to remove a variety of potential pollutants by means of physical en- trapment, microbial transformation, and biological utili- zation} water quality will be affected. Measures to Minimize Harm p. 135 ". .. the proposed action does offer the opportunity to re- 3rd para. store wetland functions in areas where highway emuarkments and drainage facilities can be used to impound water. .. Careful location and development of borrow pits can be equally impor- tant in creating or upgrading wetlands to serve water quality functions." Increased.7urbidity During Construction Temporary removal of vegetation will cause erosion which result in an increase of suspended solids in drainage. mentation impacts to fish and wildlife cannot be avoided tirely. Impacts can be reduced to a tolerable level by inq Aroper erosion control techniques." 1'urbidity readi w111 also Steps to P1inimize Harm ng construct�on. will °Sedi- en- ngs Retention of existing slopes and gradelines which are flat. Where the grade is changed, teinporary erosion control measures such as mulches, slope drains, dikes, and sediment basins will -2- be used. Temporary control measures will be followed by permanent controls as soon as possible. Contractor's work will be governed by Minnesota Divsion of Highways "Standard Specifications for Highway Construction." Increased Salt Concentrations in Surface Waters "Concentrations of chlorides i� runoff water discharged to wetlands or holding ponds are anticipated to be higher than for either streams of lakes. This occurs because the runoff is frequently entirely highway originated and there is little dilution available. Concentrations in ponds or wetlands would generally not exceed 1,500 mg/1 and, therefore, they would not be high enough to seriously affect wildlife. Certain aquatic plants would be significantly affected.° Steps to Minimize Harm *Keep application of deicing salts on the roadway to a mini- mum. *Divert runoff from vital areas. CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS "Water pollution and erosion will be controlled by maintain- ing the contractors progress and limiting the amount of sur- face area of erodible earth exposed by his operations. Ex- amples of these operations are cleaning out grubbing, excava- tion, borrow and embarkment, grading, paving, and revegeta- tion of these slopes wi11 commence by sodding, seeding or ground cover and a mulch placed to limit erosion and thus, water pollution." "Some temporary measures may also be used for erosion control such as slope drains, dikes, sediment basins, and teinporary quick-growing grasses which will provide temporary cover, but will not compete with permanent grasses later. Displayed Coordination and Involvement with federal and state agencies. A. Executive Order 11990 issued May 25, 1977. (deals with the avoidance of adverse iinpacts associated with the destruction or modification of wetlands). Federal funds can only be granted for construction in wetlands if: 1) there is no practicle alternative to construction in wetlands, and 2} the proposed action includes all practical measures to minimize the harm to the wet1ands. -3- r n Upgraded TH 10 and relocated TH 10 alternatives were the two route locations which mi�imized the loss of wetlands and sti11 met the objective af providing the facility. There are 9 measures listed on page 128 that wiil be utilized to minimize harm to wetlands and associated wildlife. 6. Revealed the unavoidable impacts. They were su�narized as: *Loss of terrestrial vegetation and wildlife. (i.e. 80-180 acres) *Decline in water quality (i.e. salt will be discharged to receiving waters). CONCLUSIONS: *There is a need for action to allieviate traffic volume problems. *There will be impacts on wetlands and Spring Brook. However, measures are going to 6e taken to minimize effects. *No matter what alternative is chosen, the City should make sure that all the necessary actions are *aken to mitigate effects on Spr�ng Brook and drainage through Fridley. Another motion of the EQC was that staff make sure Fridley is informed of matters concerning TH 610 (North Crosstown}, and receives all reports. Upon investigation of the "First Level Evaluation of Alternatives, TH 619 Route Location Study", I faund: 1. That two of the proposed alternative routes could ��ffect Fridley and that we should be concerned. 2. That this document was used to select a set of reasonable and pro- mising alternatives to be studied in detail in an Environmental Impact Study (EIS). 3. That this document represents part of a new process created by the Council on Environmental Quality (National Environmental Policy Act). The process is intended to involve affected persons and agencies from the beginning, with the ultimate goal of earl and continuing involvement, and early identification of poten- tial conflicts. 1 informed Mr. Charles Hudrlik, Project Manager, A1nIDot, that the city wishes to be informed of all future public hearings in Coon Rapids and that we would like to receive future reports on this matter. -4- -�-.� : . , �i a Y� STATE OF a��o�r�ra DEPARTMEN7 OF N ATURAL RESOURCES IzA�' � CENTENNI,AI OF+PICE BUIl.01NG • ST. PAUI� MiNNE50TA r 55155 . , 'l . March 29, �.97i DNR INFORMATION . . (613j Z96•6l57 T,eonazd G. Eilts ,_ Design �ngineer , • 13innesota DOT • . . RYansportstion bl�ilding , ' . St. Paul,.t�t 55155 . " . Dear Mr. Eilts: gEc 330� PDP.FOR SP 0214-01 and , 6243-01; Tti 10 in C0027 RAPIDS, BLAZNE, MO[TT�'DSVIE47 'I'he Depaztment of Natural Resources has reviewed the above referenced Project Development Report and�has several concerns re- garding the proposal.. ' . , Our primary concern is that this project represents a pralifera- tion of transportation corridors in tpe azea, the new road�.ay being less than a mile from the existing four-lane roadkay. It.,would seem prudent to give strong consideration to upgrading the present roadway Tather than to establish another corridor so nearby. p*��`P*'At;on ' ,p�S�rr±dors zs not onlv r.4oD land p;e generally, but is�rticularly rletriciental to natural resouzces and contribntes to often-undesirable • , � ^ '---'---`- . We are particularly concerned w3th this project because it will� nffect nearly_300 acres of wetlands and•will probably destroy directly z.t least 15 to 20 acres of wetlands. A breakdown of wetland areas in fhe corridor area is as fo�lows: • . . Type I- II 1 area; 14 acxes . Type II - III 1 area; 37 acres 'iype III 1 area; 16 acres Type III - N 2 areas; 5 and 1-0 acres Type VI 3 areas; 9,100 and 108 acres . In addition, two azeas (one east of Th 65 and one at Egret street) t�ere not typed (see attached map). . -All these sreas provxde good wildlife h itat except the Zype Z^ II which is fair. Wildlife species expected to be present include deer, pheasant� waterfor�l, rabbit, raccoon, fox, songbirds, hawks, owls and various small ma�als. S:ildlife habitat such as provided by these areas is 2ie:ng lost throughout the metropalitan area to all kinds of development, including highways, t�hile r.ot all of these wetlanc's would necessarily be preserved if the highway were not built, some hopefully would be retained as open space in residential areas. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY-EMPl.OYER _. .._:� ;� � r i � e . .'!�� ; :� ' u :", a ,i : �,�":�♦ ir ,�� ' >,.t :�;: .� ��°,i' ` � r. � � , PDR 021A-01 and 62$`3-01 � � March 29, 1977 , . � • '� page 2 , ' 1� � , We £ee2 that the two Type III - IV wetlands just west of the Anoka •.� County Airport should be preserved, and that mitigation should be : providgd for the othex wetlands lost. .The two stream crossings, Pleasure Creek and Snrinq Arook (County ' Ditch 17), are 4ype�VI shrub swamps which provide excellent habitat for the species of wildlife previously mentioned. The strearis then- selves'have �een previously ditched and appear to psovide habitat ' mostly for minnows and serve as possible avenues £oz norther pike ,„� spawning runs. � ..� � Efforts should be made to minimize mm�f£ containina nutrients and oollutants which will adversiv ef£ect other adjacent wetlands. �� The Draft EZS should thoroughly er.plore mitigative measures and alternative alignments as well as the impact on existing wetlands. h'e realize that this project is part o£ the proposed Northtown Corridor, but it vrould appear that this portion of the project is not an indispensable part of the overall project. An upgraded �: 10 in the present location could tie into the remaining portion o t e Northtown Corridor and serve virtually the same purpose. We hope that these comments will be helpful in the planning of this project and in the development of the environmental impact ,� statement. � . . . Sincerely, . � Jerome H. Kuehn � . � Administrator for Planning t•E�'� cc: Richard Myshak Don Carlson — Larry Seymour� Oliver Jarvenpa Hilt Krona ��' L.A. Korth L.G. Eilts ' W.M. (:ravford , R. Borson-L. Hill�� R;M. Ftill , A.H. liultine Public licaring Pile FSle e � SPECIAL ENVIRONP�IENTAL GdUALITY COMIViI5SI0N - MLETING NLY 23, 1979 MEMBERS PRESENTe LeeAnn Sporre, Bruce Peterson, Connie Metcalf M.F'i4BERS ABSENT� Jim Langenfeld, Marvin Hora OTHERS PRESENTs Jerrold Boardman, City Planner Baxbaxa Hughes, Chairperson Parks, & Recreation Commission Bill Deblon, Assisant City Planner GALL TO ORI?�R y Mr. Peterson called the special meeting to order at 8:10 p,m. Mr. Peterson stated that this was a special meeting in order to cover the Comprehensive Plan. The �ommission members discussed the type of format they would like to follow for this meeting. The Commission decided that everyone could interject their own individual comments, and then have concurxence as a group. Mr. Deblon stated that the Parks & Recreation Commission had approved, and passed on to the Planning Cor,unission the Parks & and Open Space section. The Community Develcpment Commission, he stated, had passed on the Land Use, Housing, Transportation, and the Sewers section of the Comprehensive P1an. Because of this, P�Tr. Deblon suggested to the Comnission members, that they pick three other sections that they could cover this evening. Ivir. Deblon suggested that "they might want to cover Land Use, Environmental Resources, and the Critical Area sectipns. R7r. Peterson stated that at the last Commission meeting, they had decided that they would cover Environmental Resources, Critical Area, Transportation, and possibly 5ewers. It was his un3er- standing, that the Land Use section was to be covered by the Planning Commission. Mr. Deblon stated that the Parks 8c Recreation Commission had found consistent, three of the four objectives of the Enyironmental Resource section with their Parks objectives. ENVIRON52�'NTAL RrSOURCE5 S�CTION pvTs. Sporre stated that she felt the Plan llirection should rea.d 'Develop a plan Por the conscious management of tlie environment that �vill enhance and protect the Natural Resources.' .�� e �s,JSporre stated that she would like to have 'Natural and Social One�urShe,further�statedrthattshePhad beenCin contactnwith �theective people in the Niinnesota Pollution Control, and they had given her the definition of a Natural Resource as:"f.lineral, animal, botanical air, water, land, timber, soi1, quietude, recreational, and historical features." She stated that it was her concern that it1asusuch,�ordusingetheeIainnesotatPollutionuControltdefinitiong of including it as a natural resource. TYtis she stated was her reason for wanting to include 'natural and social resources'. P�9s. Metcalf stated that she felt that quietude is part oP the 'natural resources,' axld that the word 'social`, should not be included in the statement. She further stated that it was not up to this Commission to becocne involved in the 'social' aspect, as it was too broad. Mr. Deblon stated that it was his view, that the word 'social' should be spelled out to read "social and natural resources.' He stated that in an�.nvironmental Impact statement, this is included as the impact on the natural and social areas. He further stated that he felt they were two different areas, and should be dealt with as such. Much discussion ensued as to the inclusion, or exclusion of the word 'social'. TJIs. Sporre stated that under the Goal, she would like it to read: "Develop a plan for the conscious mana�ement of the environment, tha� preserves and enhances the City's natural resourc�eciat'aion, provides citizens with a better understanding, and app of the natural environment." Ms. Sporre stated that under Objective One, Policy Three, she wanted the sentence 'and promote complete compliance with the 1�linnesota statute �105.41, ana �rio5•�2� regarding Public �Jaters Act, to be added. Ms. Sporre stated that under Objective One, Policy Four, she wanted the sentence 'and the enforcement of these standards thru adequate planning, and monitoring, and enforcement. Ms. Sporre stated that for the record, she wanted to say that"as a little girl, she thought the City Cor.unissions, and the Gity Council were staff dor�inated, and now that she is not a little girl, she thinl:s its time for the people to have their say." She further stated that she believes "that the people want quietude, and the public waters of the City retaine3." She stated that she would like to see them included in �he Plan, and if they were to be defeated that it so be recorded. ivis, Sporre, and 1�1r. Peterson concurred that these sentences be amended to Policies ihree and Four. ;:is. 1�7etcalf opposed tkie amendments to Objective One, Policy ^ihree and Four. SPECIAL EfiVIRON6I�NTAL QUALITY COf�il�?ISSION MEF,TING _JULY 23,__19� - Pa�e '3 The' Commissi�on questioned as to why under Land Use, Objective Three, ''and Four were the same? Mr. Deblon stated that Objective Four, under I,and Use, was in error, and that the Commission should delete all of Objective Four as it is written. �bjective I�'our should be corrected to read 'Encourage appropriate land u�e combinations.' Ms. Sporre suggested that this statement be placed under Objective One, as a�policyc The city shauld oppose projects that have a high probability of eminating noise levels that could potentially be injurious to human health, or welfare, to animal; or plant life, or to property values, or that could interfere unreasonably with the enjoyment of life or property." Ms. Sporre, t1s. h7etcalf, and bir. Peterson coneurred that this statement should be included under Objective One, and labeled as Policy Five. The following policies would then be renumbered appropriately. Ms. Sporre stated that she also would want this statement to be includeds that until there is suf£icient data demonstrating that injurious noise levels have been overcome on existing airport, and freeway facilities, that the City should oppose such facilities." I�s. D4etcal?� and P�Zr. Yeterson opposed this statement to be included. Ms. Sporre stated that she had written another Objective that would be included in the �nvironmental Resource section, this Objective would read as followss "The City would preserve as much as possible the existing tree cover as a natural resource amenity." This statement would then be followed by a Policy which should reada "In order to encourage preservation of the existing tree cover for ecological, recreational, and aesthetic functions, the City shall develop a woodlands preservation ordinance." �'he Commission members concurred that these statements should be included, but they should be listed and labeled as Policy Six, A. and Policy Six B., under Objective One. Under Objective One, Policy 9 A., ;ti4s. Sporre suggested that this statement include 'Springbrook Creek.' The Commission members concurred that this should be included. Undex Objeotive Two, �4s. 5porre stated that she would like the word 'or' deleted. Under Objective Three, Ms. Sporre suggested that the italized paragraph, have deleted the first sentence. Under Objective Four, Policy One, "The City should promote", should be included, l:;s. Sporre su�r�ested. SPECIAL ENVIRON�ENTAL QUALITY CONiT.7ISSI0N tdEETING NLY 23, 1979 - Pa�e 4 iinder Objective Four, Policy i�2, Ms. Sporre wanted deleted the words ��'does not support', and the words 'The City should oppose', be used replacing it. Mr. Peterson concurred with Nis. Sporre that this should be changed. Ms. Metcalf abstained. l�ir. Peterson suggested that all of Objective Three of the Sewer section be placed under Objective Four of the Environmental Resource section. . Much discussian ensued about where v�ould be the most appropriate and logical area for 'Solid 'vJaste' to be placed. The Commission members decided that this should be cross-referenced under Objective Four of the Environmental ReSOUrce's section. Mr. Peterson suggested ihat the heading should be changed from 'Sewers', to 'sJater and '�Jaste'. Ms. Sporre stated that under the Environmental Resources Inven- tory section, the heading of 'Natural wJatercourses-Water Bodies' the last paragraph that begins witYa 'other�, should be changed to read: "Other water courses located in the'City of Fridley, include atonybrook, Spring Brook, and Oak Glen Creek, including the length, size of the L9a'tershed, and velocity limitations due to the soil conditions of each of these creeks." Ns. 5porre suggested to 1�1r. Deblon, that she �vould like to see the sentence in the Inventory that states: "Those tree stands on undeveloped property will undoubtedly be removed." be deleted. CRITICAL AREAS SECTION Mr. Deblon suggested to the Commission members that under the Plan Direction, the first paragraph, and the last sentence the word' maximize' should be changed to 'optimum'. The Commission concurred that this word should be changed. Under Objective Two, DIs. Sporre stated that she would like the word 'or' deleted. it4s. P+ietcalf stated that under �bjective One, Policy 1D., she would like to have the word'aesthetic` cieleted, arid the vaord 'river' substituted. ' Under Objective Two, Policy 1G., the �vord'encourage' should be deleted, and the word'allow' be placed there. ;tI0TI0N �vas made by I�Zs. �,letcalf, seconded by i,is. Sporre to re- commend that the Comprehensive Plan, as aanended be sent to the Plannind Comtr�ission, with the stipuZation that there is no approval of the mapping section as yet, �id also the ar�endments are subject to approval of the minutes of this Meetin;. Upon a L „l i COMMUNITY QEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Land Use Plan Objective 2, Policy 1 Add sup-policy E "The City should plan and encourage the development of under utilized residential iands." Objective 4, Policy 3 , , Add sup-policy C "7he City should take the necessary action to make land available for housing units by re-evaluating its present lands zoned industrial." Housing Plan Clear up the explanation of housing figures. Transportation Plan Concur - � Sewers Plan Concur � � � 3 . PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ' '• Parks and Open Space Plan . Introduction: 2nd paragraph Use "passive use" and "active use° (i.e. Team sports, Individual sports, pas- sive sports) strike "...such as football, baseball and hockey..." 5th paragraph Don't totally ignore City wide use in the design or redesign of parks. Plan Direction: lst paragraph Last sentence should read "Then, measures must be taken to develop a park system that has adequate land and facilities, proper design and development, and suf- ficient recreation programs to accomadate the needs and interests of the citizens of Fridley." 2nd paragraph Dnce again don't ignore the City level in planning the park system. Also tie in the need to provide recreational opportunities closer to home because of energy factors. Objective 1, Policy 1 Special Use Park: - Strike golf course and include;�(Examples include but are not limited to nature centers, marinas, and arenas)."' Pol i cy� 2 r Strike "classification system" add "proposed or actual use". � � Policy 3 Should read, "...improve service of the park system to the residents." Sub-policy g Add "and city as a whole." Policy 4 Should read "...improve accessability of all parks, recreati�nal opportunities, and scenic areas to all residents and visitors." Su6-policy Q Add "...and parklands." 4 Policy 5 Add "...that is cons�stent with it's appropriate cTassification." Sub-policy A Add "and areas" after "programs". � Sub-policy 6A � Should read "The City should continue to provide technical assistance and sup- port for appropriate, favorable developments. (i:e. Islands of Peace Park and Spring�Brook Nature Center.)" Sub-policy 66 • . Add "The City should continue to cooperate with Metro Council, Anoka County, State Planning and other agencies in providing parks, recreation and open space areas." Policy 7 Add "The City should improve water resources for recreational purposes." Objecti�e 2, Policy 1 Add "and preserves natural resources". Policy 2 Should read "The City should encourage park design that provides for variety and flexibility of uses." � Policy 6 `� , Should read "The City should promote park design that provides safe and easy ac- cess to all residents including the elderly and handicapped." Policy 7 _ Should read "encourage citizen participati�n in the parks development process." Objective 3 Add "interests" to objective statement. Change last sentence of discussion to "...symbolizing their ownership and pride." Policy l Strike "p}anning" L � Policy 3 Should read "The City should coordinate, canpliment and cooperate with recrea- ti0n programming of other governmental and non-governmenta1 agencies." Add Policy 8 Add a policy mentioning the physical, emotional, social, educational needs. Environmental Resources Plan Change "control" to "management", wherever it appears. F Objective 2 Add Policy 2 "The City should provide facilities and staff to promote an understanding and appreciation of the ecological systems and natural resources of the city." Three of the 4 objectives of this plan were compatible with the Parks and Open Space plan. (The fourth objective did not really affect the Park Plan) Objective 4 Sub-policy 3R Add "composting, and source reduction". Critical Areas Plan Compatible with the Commission. � � .� �: % � . , ENVIRONMENTAL QUALI7Y COMMISSION (Draft Amendments-Subject To Revision) Environmental Resources Plan Plan Direction: Change to read "Develop a plan for the conscious management of the environment that will enhance and protect natural resources from developments that may po- tentially generate adverse effects." Goal: � �'Develop a plan for the conscious management of the environment that preserves and enhances the City's natural resources and provides citizens a better under- standing and appreciation of the natural environment." Objective 1 ��Protect the total environment from developments that may potentially generate adverse effects.'� Policy 3 Add Sub-policy A The City should comply completely with the Public Waters Act (M.S. 105 41 & 42) Policy 4 Change "promote" to "enforce". Add Sub-policies A and B A. "The City shou1d implement these standards through adequate planning, mon- itoring, and enforcement." B. "The City should pppose projects with high probability of eminating noise levels that could be potentially injurious to human health or welfare, to ani- mal or plant life, or could interfere unreasonably with the enjoyment of life or property. Policy 6 Add Sub-policies A and B A. "The City should develop a woodland preservdtion ordinance in order to en- ' courage preservation of existing tree cover for ecological� recreational� R,� and esthetic functions. ' B. The City should ensure that as much of the existing tree cover as possible • is preserved. . Policy 9A Add "and Spring Brook". Objective 4 Policy 1 Add "The City should..." F Policy 2 Delete "does not support" add "should oppose". Refer to 5ewers Plan Section III. Environmental Resources Inventory Needs clarity and additional research (i.e. Spring Brook and Stoney Brook and Oak Glen—inventory of length, size of watershed, velocity limitations). Critical Areas Plan Introduction: , 3rd paragraph, #2-make more clear. , Plan Direction: Strike "maximize" and refer to��optimum recreation��(i.e. quality rather than quantity). Objective 2 Sub-policy G . �� -� Delete "er.courage", add "allow". Objective 3 Sub-policy B Oelete "unsuitable", add °limited". Sub-policy C Add "adequate" after "ensure". �. . Policy 2 Sub-policies A-0 ° Add °The City should". , Transportation Plan � I Introduction: lst sentence,explain circulation system. Goal: a Add "and conservation of energy after "efficiency". ' Objective 3 Subpolicy A Should read, "The City should analyze these improvements to determine if they: 1) improve localized movements within the community. �2) adversely affect the natural and social environment and 3) adversely affect the overall economic weli-being of the City. 0 PARKS AND RECREATION. COMP4ISSION M�,ETING NLY 18, 1979 CALL TO ORDERs Chairperson Barbara Hughes called the meeting to order at 7=30 P.M. ROLL C9I,L s IQembers Present� Barbara Hughes, Jan Seeger, Dave Kondrick, Dick Young, Betty D1ech, (Arr. 8:05) Member� Absent� I�one Others Present� Charles Doudreau, Parks & Recrea'tion Director Connie Mci4illion, Program Supervisor Bill Deblon, i�ssociate City Planner Siah St. Clair, Naturalist City of Fridley Jerrold Boardman, City Planner APPROVAL OF NNE 1�, 1979,� PaRKS AND RECRE.�TION COP�'QISSION P+iINUTES: b�OTION by Jan Seeger, seconded by June 13� 1979� Parks & Recreation Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, motion carried unanimously. APPROVP?, OF P_GENDA: Dick Young, to approve the Commission minutes as written. Cnairperson Hughes declared �he Ms. Hughes questioned if anyone had any additions to the agenda? As there were none, the Cammission adopted the a.�enda as it was mai.led to them. . 2. DIRECTOR"S R:PORT A. Re ort on Nort_h Park Buildin� Status Nts. Hughes stated that she felt that there should b° a request to have Siah St. Clair attend the Commission meetings. Mr. Boudreau stated, that he would like to sug�est that this invitation might cause problems in that not all the supervisors hav2 been asked to attend. Therefore he suggested Siah's at�cen- dance only when special items d2alinq with the Nature Program were on the agenda. � Siah St. Glazr ststed tha�t as the Commission probably knows, they now have received the graxit, and that all the signatures on the contract between the :sietropolitan Council, and the iridley City Cour.cil have been signed, so that it is finalized so that the money is ncva available. This �ame evening of t2ae signin� of the contract, tk:e arahitect was also hired, he stated. t�ir. St, Clair stated that i;hay have met tnree. times wi�th the ar.chitect so far. At �che ii.rst meeting he stated,. tliey develo�ed a�Lime taUle, and so far tkiey 2:ave received i:he initiaJ. designs which they 'r.ave responded ta, and tYi� architect will hopefully Y�e gettine bacic at t.he end of this week �vith some secondary designs. The desibl development PARKS & RECREATION COf41i�dISSION MEETING, NLY 18, 1�9 Pa�e 2 stage will hopefully end sometime in late July. The construction document staye will follow in which they are now working on draw- ings. This wi11 th=n be followed 2ay putting this work up to bid, and hopefully beginning construction sometime in mid-September. Right now PAr. St, Clair stated they are working on maintaining the square footage inside the huilding to a mir.imum of 4500 square feet. Mr.'St. Clair then showed the Commission the plans that they now have, and they discussed possible changes, inclusions, and exclusions. iie stated that they would like to keep the picnic area contained as is novr planned, because of the noise, and the litter. He further staz°d that they now have the building divided so that they would havei 1. An Exhibit area 2. An Assembly area, for slide presentations etc. 3. An Office space area 4. A Wildlife overlook 5. A Lab work shop for the staif to skin �nimals, and do taxidermy, and terrariums, etc. 6. A Live a.nimat room 7. f� Carpentry room, for making bird houses etc. Mr. St. Clair state@ that he has met once with'the Jaycees with •the hope thzt they couZ@ assist in some manner. B. �eview of 1979 Bud�et Mr. Boudrsau handed out to the Commission members, the Parks & Recreatinn Department Budget Overview. (See Ac.tachmenti He stat�d L•hat the first page was basically a philosophical approach to tha departments o�jectives. He further stated that the second page showed the charts and graphs of the departments budget for the years o£ 1975 tnru 1979. Mr. Boudreau pointed out that the 1979 is highe� ber.ause the department had changed for the 1979 budget year, by absorbing the Weed Control program, the Community Cele- brations, and Donations, and the Moore Lake Study. A4r. Boudreau then asked that the Commission members look to the bottom o�' page 2, of the handout. He then stated that_this was meaningful, onZy if they compare it to the last sheet of the handout. He pointed out that if they compare the tvro sheets they will note the departments attempt to consolidate some of the progratns. Instead of Spring, i�finter, Football, Basketball, etc., the Department consolidated them into eight major categories, that are more functional as to where most activities tvould fall. He vrent �n to e:�plain that also in the Parks cate�ory, that they had previously been ca4e�orized as Area #1, North Area if2 etc., they now h��,ve redeiined i;his, and categorized them as to their ?untion such a� Beach/uJater are� etc. Gir. Boucireau further stated that u�der uhe Naturalist Prohram, the Shade 'Pree Disease Control, and the Tree Remova� Subsidy i-ve.re con>olidated, and incl.uded into the Parks lle��aztmeili; unde.r Land;�ca.pe and Trees. This left the two �ro�,.rams under IJatur�list, the one being the Atatur� Interpretation fr`?_2S� ��nd ;f22"! th.e No�.tii Parlc Nature Genter. [�9r. i3ouc�reau �vaz7ted PARKS & RECI2EATIOP� COT1T�iI5SI0N PdEr.TING, Ju1.Y 18 1Q79 Pa�e 3 to elaborate on the North Park Nature Center. He_stated that toebe put intotthe7Depa�tmentswbudget�forereimbursement.C�This1 money was to cover expenses such as ihe money for whomever spends time working for the Nature Center at Springbrook, or for any materials that are used at the Nature Center. Mr. Boudreau stated that the third page of the handout dealt with the division of Programs. He noted that not all of them had a for�allVtheedifferent activities�ihebwayttheycweretprogrammedue the Budget,qsoSthatetheY ouldrbeuawaxe of the timetavailable£to review it? Mr. Boudreau stated that the Department begins to work on the budget in :�:ay, and that at this point in �ime, they will be meeting with the Ciiy Pdanager to discuss Capital Outlay, anfl Personnel Services. The Budget Proposal is printed in the paper, and the City D9anager will be going to the City Council with the Budget Proposal� hopeiully, by August 18th. He stated that the Budget year runs irom January Sst, to �ecember 31st. Mr. Boudreau stated that the sepa�'ate sheet, as requested was makeshift, because they were already into the 1974 programs. but that this showed money allocated, and the percentages for each Program. (See Attaohment) Mr. Boudreau stated that there was 52/ for Personnel Services, and 35•3� £or Other Expenses, and 11.8� for Capital Outlay. ' Mr. Boudreau wanted to stata that under Capital outlay, they have already committed about �7+�en��d �FOc000.00searmarked for $11,000.00 ior a $arage paym I,and Acquisitions. , Mr. Young questioned T�[r. Boudreau that on a comparison with other communities, how did Fridley's Park & Recreation Butdget compare? Mr. Boudreau stated that comparitively, Fridley Budget-wise, was above average. NIs. Hughes stated that she would like ouldhi.iketto�betableutolattendings on II. NEIV BUSINESSc to be iniormed o? the time the Budget, because she �, Request, Fridley Jaycees (See Attachment) DZr. Boudreau stated that because of the time limit, this reques� had been acted on, an permission granted already. MOTION was made by Jan See�er, seconded by t�tr. Kondrick, to receive the letter from the Jaycees. Upon a voice vote all voting aye, the I�lotion passed unanimouslY• PARKS & RECREATION COTZB'IISSION P+]EETING, Ju1v 18, 1979 Pa?e?F B, Request, Cbmmunity School Advisory Committee {See Attdchment) MOTION was made by Jan Seeger, seconded by Betty Mech, to receive this letter from Ton P�Iyhra. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the P�iotion passed unanimously. � Ms. Hughes questioned if b'ir. Boudreau could give the Commissian a briei xun@own on this memo? P4r. Boudreau stated that in a survey of iourteen other communities, in similar situations, including Edina, and Brooklyn Center, and BrooY.lyn Park they haye iound that none of these Communities pay the Schaol Uistrict monies for use of the £aci2ites. He furtiZer stated that they did i'ind that two ar three of them pay about �3,SOO.00 to $4,000.00 toward a building coorciinator's sa].axy. Also, P�ir. Boudreau s�tated that District 11, !6, and !3, have no charge. 'Phe Commission then 3iscussed the issue at length. TfOTION was made by Betty P�1ech, and seconded by Jan Seeger, that the City not pay this monies, because+ i. The Commissian did nat want to set precedent, 2. There are other budget priorities. 3. The majority of other schooZ districts run a Community Education progra,m withaut financial assistance from the City. U�on a voica vate a11 voting aye, the P+lo�ion passed unanir�ously. TII. OI�D BUSINESSs A. Revised Compreh2nsive Development P12n Ms. Hughes 4vanted to state to the Commission that they should bear in mind, that thru information tha't has come from the Planning Commission, that there will be about 230C new residences in Fridley, that wiTl have an impact on the �'arks and Open Space. She further sta'ted that there is likely to be less Industrial Land, a;��. some rezoning of Industrial. Zand. There is now some redevelopment proposals also to bear in mind she stated. The major one now woulfl be the Central City Project, that would include the Holly shopping center, the City Ha].1, and the Village Green Complex. Mr. Deblon stated that the Introduction to the Parks, and Open Space had a rather flowery and preching tone to it, but he hoped that the Commission would not dwell on that for now, and deal with the Plan Direction, Goals, Objectives and Policies. The Introduc- tion, he stated could then be rewritten aft�r these issues were agr.eed upon. Ms. Hughes stated that in the second para;raph of the Tntroduction, she would like to see the distinction made as to active team sports, and individua3. sports, such as jogging, biking, and then �assive use. P�.°.•::S 2 RECREATiQ COivQ1+ITSSION b7EETING. JulY 18 19�_ Pa�e 5 Ms. Hughes stated that in paragraph five of the Tntroduction, she felt there should also be some reference to city-wide parks, sa as not to give the idea that all the parks were to become neighborhood oriented, with abandon to those that weren't, such as North Park, and Locke Park. Mr. Boudreau stated that in.the second paragr.aph of the Introduction, he would like to see the wording changed to just say active use, without giving description as to what, such as football, baseball, and hockey. These descriptions he £elt should be deleted to just read 'active use' and 'passive use'. The Commission agreed with this change. Mr. Boudreau stated that.the last sentence in the first paragra�h under PLA1V DIRECTION, should be changed to read 'making sure to have adequate designs for the needs and interests of the people'. Discussion ensued on the last paragraph o? the Introduction, on the inclusion, or exclusion of the statement the "elderly, and handicapped". It was decided that this statement should be left as it reads now. 1�Zr. Boudreau further suggested that in paragraph six of the Intro- duction, it should read 'the City should c�tinue to encourage citizen participation in the park development process', with the deletion of the word symbolic. l�s. Hughes suggested that under Objective Three, the last sentence of the italics should read, 'thus symbolizing their ownership, and pride'. Ms. Hughes stated that she £elt that under Objective three, Policy three, it should read, 'The City should coordinate, complement, and cooperate with the recreation programs o£ other governmental, a.nd non-governmental a.gencies.' After much discussion it was decided that the words 'physical, emational, social, and educational needs of the citizen', be included, This should be brought out to show that these are the reasons this plan was developed. - Mr. Boudreau stated that it should also read 'The City should encourage active, passive, and i.ndividua,l activities'. Regardin� the Inventory area, Mr. Boudreau stated that this area was not completely accurate. He stated that they would go thru it to updaie it before the Comprehensive Plan is finalized. MOTION was made by Dick Young, seconded by nave ICondricic to recommend to the PlanrLing Commission the Park Plan Area of the Comprehensive Plan, as amended. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the [�Iotion passed unanimously. - PARK5 & R�CREATION COTflT,�IS5I0N ME�TING, JulY 18, 1979 Pa.�e 6 Chairperson Hughes stated, that she �elt that the Commission members shoul@ take the time to look at the Critical Area, and the Enaironmental Resource sections of the Plan. l�s. Hughes suggested to Mr. Deblon, that they should add to the Environmental �esource section the word5, 'recycling, composting and source reduciion'. Chairperson Hughes stated Recreation Commission to Commissions consensus, th that she wouZd like the Park and ga on record in stating that it is this Ms. Hughes stated that the Parks & Recreation Commission would like to go on record in stating that it is this Commission's IV. OTHER BUSINES5 A. Northtown Corridor Crossing Mx. Boardman stated that the City Council is aware of the problem of the crossing, and is concerned about it. He further stated that at this time, he has the Environmental Impact Statement, of the new alignment, north of old Highway 1C, and they have the doc- ument that they have been using for the River crossing. r�t this point, they have seZected four alternatives to be studied in de- tail in an Environmental Impact Study. He further stated that it was his feelinq, that before the City or the Commission could act on this, they would have to wait and see what the Environment Im- pact Statement said so that they would have a basis for their ac- tions. He £urther stated that they have two crossings identified and that these crossings fall between the City of Fridley and the Coon Rapids Dam site. _ . ___ _-- Mr. Boudreau concurre@ with PQr. Boardman that he felt that they would have to wait until they have some faets to base an argue- ment on. � D4s. Seeger questioned M:. Boardman whether the Commission should not have copies of the memo that she had? T�2x�. Boardman stated that he would get the necessary copies made for the Commission. P.7r� Deblon stated that he wanted ihe Commission to nate, that the me:no was responding to two D�lotio.ns that had Ueen made hy the YAKit� & Hr:(:it.t';A'1'lUIV �UlalivSlaJlViv tv��,r,�l�livvy �ui,y 1�, iyly� r�tKC_L Environmental Quality Commission, and that he was addressing the , effects of his action on the City of Fridley, which would be Spring Brook. Much discussion ensued on the different alternatives and effects that this crossing might have on the City of Fridley. Ms. Hughes stated that she felt that at this time,what was needed, is a lot of individual attention paid to the problem by the mernbers of this Commission. Ms. Seeger questioned Mr.. Boardman about why the City of Fridley choss not to be included in the Northtown Corridor Study? Mr. Boardman stated that at the time the City chose not to be in- cluded, it was because there was the cost of the study, and the City looked at the fact that they felt they knew what the effects of the corridor may or may not have on Fridley. They also knew where the general corridor designation would go, so they felt at that point in time, that if they were kept informed of the acti- vities that were going on and, the City still had �he option of making themselves heard at the public hearings, that the City felt that there was not a need to be deeply involved. Discussion ensued on whether the City should chose to be included in the study, or not be included. Mr. Boardman stated that this choice was up to the City Council, and that he felt comfortable whether they chose to be included in it or not. B. Park Tour Mr. Boudreau wanted upcoming Parlc Tour, until 9:00 p.m. to remind the Commission members oP the on Thursday July 26, 1979, f'rom 6:00 p.m. The Tour they decided should inc].ude Chase Islands, North t'ark, Islands of Peace, ltiioore Lake, F.i�4.C. property, the Sears property, Locke Park, and the problem areas in the park system. Chairperson Hughes declared the meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. The next scheduled meeting was set for August 15th 1979 Respectfully submitted, r% M ,�1,�6;.,� �1-� Elaine Reed Recording Secrel:ary COMMCTNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING J(ILY 10, 1979 CALi TO ORi7ER: Chairperson Oquist called the July 10, 1979, Co�unity Development Co�ission meeting to order at 7:39 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: LeRoy Oquist, Connie Modig, A1 Gabel, Kenneth Vos, Sharon Gustafson Members Absent: None flthers Present: Bill Deblon, Associate Planner APPROVAL OF APRII, 10, 1979 COMMITNiTY AEVELOPMENP COMMISSION PSINUTES: MOTION by Mr, Vos, seconded by Ms, Gustafson, to approve the Apri1 10, 1479, Comnunity Development Co�ission minutes as written. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Oquist declared the motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF APRIL 24 1974 SPECIAL COMM[TNITY DEVELOPMEI3T CONASISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Vos, seconded by Ms. Gustafson, to approve the April 24, 1979, Special Conmiunity Development Commission meeting minuCes as written. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Oquist declared the motion carried unanimously. 1. INTRODUCTION OF ETLL DEBLON, NEW ASSOCIATE PLANNER: Mr. Oquist introduced Pir. Deblon to each of the coIInnission members. Mr. Deblon stated that he would like to give the Commissioners some information on his background. He stated that he had graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Forestry and his degree was natural resources, planning, an3 recreation-oriented. His past work experience was with Che Department of Natural P.esources Office of Planning and Parks and Recreation for a total of three years. He dealt mainly with project � planning £or recreational projects,'and had experience with environmental i.mpact statements, assessments, and grants-in-aid funding. He stated he was then given the opportunity to serve the people of Fridley and has now worked in tfie Planning Department for about 15 days. COMMONITY DCVELOPMEf7T COPL�fISSION MEETING JULY 10 1979 - PAGE 2 Mr. Deblon stated that at this point, he was spending most of his time with l-he revision of the Comprehensive Development Plan. He also ant't- cipated he would be doing further research and writing on the capital improvement and implementation sections, and the rewriting o£ the inven- tory. He �tated he•would be staff representative for both Community De- veZopment Commission and the Environmental Quality Commission, 2. REVIEW OF REWEtITTEN COMPREHENSTVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN: ° Mr. Oquist stated that the Comprehensive Development Plan had been rewritten primarily because of a request Erom the Planning Commission at a meeting in June. The Plattning Commission had found the document very difficult to read and to follow and had as[ced Staff to revise it. Ms. Modig stated she feZt the document was in a much better order and much � easier to read. However, since the commissioners had only received the revised document the day before the meeting, she did not feel they could ' adequately review and coument until hhey had more time to review it individually. The Cammissio,ners concurred with Ms. Modig. Mr. Deblon suggested that the Commissioners review the goals, objectives, and �olicies thoroughly for direction�coatent and thoroughr.ess. That was the vlain kind of feedback they needed at this time. He stated they had teen getting ` favorable feedback on tfie new format. Mr. Uquist auggested that the CoIImtission set a special meeting for the purpose of reviewi.ng the Comprehensive Developneat Plan. The Commission set a special meeting for Thursday, Ju1q 19, at 7:30 p.m. to further discuss the document. Mr. Vos stated he definitely felt the revised Comprehensive Development Plar. was more readab�e and understandable and Staff was headed in the right rlirection. Mr, Deblon stated that an immediate revision was needed of "Objective Four" under Land Use. It should tae changed to read: "ENCOUIZAGE APPRO- PItIATE LAND USE COMEINATIONS." � 3. OTHER BUSINESS: Ms. Modig stated she would like to suggest that the Commission look at the following items at a future meeting: (t) Center City Project; {2) Village Green; and (3) �Sears Property. Ms. Modig stated she felt the Co�mission should have some input regarding the Center City Project, She felt the Commission had not 6een involved at all, and she would like someone to give the Commission some infor,nation regarding the inten.t of the project. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COPII•IiSSION MEETING SULY 10 1979 PAGE 3 Mr. Deblo stated he would be reviewing the Center City Project and would see that the Coaanission got some information on it. Ms. Modig stated she•would also like an update on Village Green and an update on the Sears Property. She stated thae in her ward, she was talking to people who were not particularly excited about the plans for the Sears Property, and she would like Co know what was happening with that property. Mr. Oquist stated these were things that cauld be discussed at the nexC regularly scheduled meeting. Ms. Gustafson stated she had gotten some questions from people about the Commission and that it did not seem to do much. Mr. Oquist stated one of the problems with the Community Aevelopment Coumiission was that it was like a mini-Planning Commission. By definition, coum�unity development was a11 encompassing, taking in everything, but there was already an Environmental Quality Commission and a Parks & Recreation Commission and a Human Resources Commission. It was difficult to determine what the Community Development Gommission should be looking at. He stated that at some futare meeting, the Comnission should talk about where they feel they shovld be going as a commission. Mr. De61on sCated he would also look for issues that would be appropriate for the commission. fle felt as long as the commission was meetin�, it should always be looking for ways it could help Fridley. Mr•. Oquist sCated he would also like another status report on the Bikewayi Walkway System. AAJOURNMENT : MOTION by Ms. Modig, seconded by Mr. Vns, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson O.quist declared the July 10, 1979, Co�unity Development Commission adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ly Saba � Recording Secretary HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING JULY 12, 1979 CALL TO ORDER; Chairperson Peeer Treuenfels called the July 12, 1979, Human Resources Commission meeting to order at 7;45 p.m, ROLL CALL: Members Present; Peter Treuenfels, Marlyis Carpenter, Wayne Saunders Members Abseixt: Others Present: Mary van Dan, blary K. Martin Betty Christlieb, Housing Specialist APPROV•AL OF_JUNE 7, 1975. HUMAN RESOURCES CQMMISSI�N MINOTES: The foll,owing amer.dments were mzde to the minutes: Page 8, last paragraph: "look into the availability o£ vcting machines for the han3icapped" should be changed to "look into the voting process for the handicapped". Page 2, middle of third paragraph: the word, "TargeN' should be changed to "Fridley". MOTION oy Ms. Carpenter, seconded by Mr. Saunders, to approve the ,Tune 7, 1979, ilamazt Resources Co�ission minutes as amended, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Treuenf8ls declared tl�e motion carried unanimously. Ms. Christlieb stated thaC at the March 1, 1979, Human Resources Commission meeting, the Commission members had agreed to take tha responsibility or noCifying the ciey if. Lhey were unable to attend the commission meeCing, thus relieviag Staff oE having to call the members to remind them of the meeting, She asked if the Commission members would like to again have SL-aff cal.l to remind members of the meetings. MCTION by Mr. Saunders, seconded by Ms. Carpenter, to request that Staff again call inembers to remind them of ineetings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Treuenfels declared the motion carried unanimously, A7s. Christlieb stated she would sti11 encouraga rr�ember� to conCinue to take Che respons9.bility of ca111ng the Plaaning Departmenk, extension 144, if they know they cannot attend a meeting. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSTON MEETING JULY 12, 1979 - PAGE 2 1. PR�SENTATION BY JAIME SECKCR AND KATHY ROBSON: Mr. Treuenfels stated that due to other ccnflicts, both Ms. Becker and Ms. Robson were unable to attend the meeting. He sta[ed that, with the Commission's consent, he would reschedule them at a later date. MOTION by Ms. Carpenter, seconded by Mr. Saunders, that the "Presentation by Jaime Becker and Kathy Robson" be rescheduled at a Iater date. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Treuenfels declared the motion carried unanimously. 2. REPORTS BY COMMISSION MEMBERS ON FAMILY RE50URCE CENTER RESEARCH: Ms. Carpenter stated she had talked to Pat Brennan of Southern Anoka County Assistance (SACA) and Ms. Brennan had provided her with information as far as counseling services in the Fridley area. This report she had given to Mr. Treuenfels. She stated that last week she had met with Colleen McCarty of Community Education and they both had gone over the "Fridley Coumiunity Services" booklet, dividing the services into two categories, "crises", and "preventative". Some of these services are not located in Fridley but are accessible to Fridley. CRISES Red Cross - Ms. PlcCarty was no*_ certain about counseling services, 6ut it did state they have youth services, but did not identify what ki.nd o� youth services. Nuclevs Clinic - Lotated in North Suburban Family Sarvices Cen[er. Family planning, crisis counseling regarding pregnancies, VD information Se1f-help groups available in Fridley area: Emotions Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Alanon, Ala[een, Alatot Anoka County Social Services - Family counseling and child protection East Side Neighborhood Service - located in Minneapolis, but services all northeast. All services are referral. Anoka County Brotherhood Counset,.SACA, and rridley Neighbors - a11 three are emergency assistance programs for families. Salvation Army, Blaine Corp. - emergency service and also referral-type counseling Judicare - legal assistance HUMAN RESOURC�S COMMISSION MEETING JULY 12 1979 - PAGE-3 PREVENTATIVE Rise, Inc. - job placement and rehabilitaCOry counseling for handicapped Jr, High Parents Club - did not function this year, but hav fvnctioned in the past. Self-help group for junior high parents to discuss sim4.lar problems. Koping with Xids, Kradle to Kindergarten - Parents of preschool children discussion groups and lectures regarding parenting through Fridley Community Education. People for Positive Parenting - When"Fridley Community Services" was being prepared last July, this group was in the precess of organizing. Ms. McCatty had not yet contacted them to see whaC kind of function they served last year. Mr. Treuenfels stated he would take this information and try to evaluate to what extent Che^,e services are similar or not similar, duplicaCing or overlapping, L'o tY+ose programs offered by the "Central Center for Family Resources". He would then present Chis iniormation to the Planning Commission. Mr. Sauzld�rs stated he had contacted Unity Ho�pita7. to 2earn Chat the people at Urity were fascinated to hear about the "Fridley Comnunity Services" boorlet. They have their own small 1isC o£ resource;, but not as comprel�ensive as Fridley's booklet, and were eager to obCain a copy. He sta�ed that from the inf�rmation he received, Unity mestly works with families of children at the hospital. Mr. Treuenfels thanked both Ms. Carpenter and Mr. Saunders for their informaei�n. 3. REPORT BY biARY VAN DAIQ ON VSLLAGE GREEN: Due to Lt�e absence of Ms. van Dan, Mr. Treuen£e].s stated this iYem would be continued at the nexk meeting. 4. P,EYORT BY WAYNE SAUNDERS ON THE COMMiJtIITY SCHOOLS ADVISORY COIINCIL: Mr. Saunders stated he had been unable.to attend a meeting of the Community Schools Advisory Council and aslced that this item be continued at another meeting. 5. REPORT BX MARY K. MARTIN ON THE FII�E ARTS COr�i�STT'SEE: Due to the absence of Ms. Markin, Mr. Treuenfels stated this item would be continued at the next meeting. HIJMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING .7ULY 12 1979 - PAGE 4 6. OTHER BUSI2�TLSS: A. Guidelines f:om State Department of Human Rights:, Mr. Saunders stated he had talked to the Assistant Commissioner, ,7udy Langevin, who is the Director of the �nforcement Area, and really in charge of the liaison relations with human rights commissions. He stated the Department was in the process of being reorganized, physically as well as philosophically, and he was told that the Fridley Human Resources Commission should simply ignore the old guidelines. $. Agenda Items for Future Meetin�s: August 2, 1979, meeting Mr. Treuenfels stated he had issued an invitation to Judy Langevin o£ tite Department of Ruman Rights to attend the Human Resources Cou¢nission meeting. She will taLk a Iittle about the present phi2osophy and what the Human Resources Commission can do to coordinate its activities with the SL-ate and what the State can do to coordinate with the Human Resources Commission as to how certain grievances should be handled that the State is willing to look at. Septemher G, 1974, meet-ing Presentation by Jaime Becker and Kati�q F.obson Octobez 4, 1979, mee[ing Mr. Trevenfels stated he would like to extend an invitation *o the Gay Rights Community to come before the Human Resaurces Commission and talk informalLy about their point of view and wl�at they would like a communit;� like Fridley to do, Ms, Carpenter stated she.did not feel this was an issue in Fridley and she could not see bringing an issue up that did not exist. Mr. Saunders stated he was also opposed to doing this, He stated that maybe Mr. Treuenfels could find out it there were any problem� regarding ga}� rights in Fridley; and if there were, he could let the Corrcnission know. Mr. Treuenfels stated he would postpone this invitation for awhile and would find out if there were any problems fn Fridley. Mr. Treuenfels stated he also felt something should be done about women`s rights in Fridley. Again, he did n�t know what tha proBlems weae in Fridley, but he would like to invite someone to come b�tore the Cocrenission in OcLober to talk about 1oca1 issues, He felt they were talking about emotions and attitudes, and the Commission sltould be dealing with them. HUMI�N RESOURCES COM'�i1I5SI0N MEET.ING JULY 12, 1979 - PAGE 5 Ms. CarpenCer and Mr. Saunders cor:curred with the above agenda items. Mr. Treuenfels stated that for Che nexC agenda, he would like a status reporC on the handicapped accessibility study from Mary van Dan. Mr. Treuenfels stated that the Planning Department had come up with a xevised draft of the Comprehensive DevelopmenY Plaa. He had a copy but had not had a chance to go over it in detail, buC woul.d like each of the commissioners to receive a copy. He would also like this put on the agenda £or the August meeting. . Ms. Cl�ristlieb stated that, depending on what' the Planning Commission did at theiz Suly 25th ineeting, it was possible that the Comprehensive Development Plan would be:passed before the Human Resources Coannission`s next meeting. She stated that copies could be sent to the Cammissioners if they wished to receive copies. Ms. Carpenter and Mr. Saunders stated they would like to receive a copy of the revised Comprehensive Development Plan. They agreed that if they saw any issues they wanted brought up at the Planning Cam-nission meeting, they would rQntact Mr. Treuenfels prior to the PLacining Comnission meeting on July 25. ADJOUR.iJMEIGT; MOTION by Mr, Saunders, seconded by Ms, Carpenter, to adjourn the meeeing Upon a yoice vote, all voting aye, L`hairperson Treuenfels declared the July 12, 1979, IIuman Resources Commission meeting adjourned at 8;50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �I�P /1 !.t-/.,f Lynn`e Saba Recording Secretary � -� . !' � SPECIN. COMMIJNITY DLV�LOPMEVT CQMSfI8SI0N 1�ETING JULY 19, 1979 ClaLL TO ORDER• Vice-Chairperson Connie Modig called the July 19, 1979� Cocranunity Development Coam�ission meeting to order at 7;40 p.m. ROLL CALL:� � Members Present: Connie 2dodig, A1 Gabel, Sharon Gusta£son Members ltbsent: LeRoy Oquist, Kenneth Vos Otl�ers Present: Jerrold Boardman, City Planner Bill Deblon, Associate Planner APPP,OVAL OF JULY 10, 1979 COMhiUATITY DEVELOPPfENT COMI'1ISSION MIA'UTES: MOTION by Pir, Gabel, seconded by PTS. Gustafson, to anprove the ,iuly 10, 1979; Community Developmenl' Commission minutes as written. Upon a voice vote, ail voL'ing aye, Vice-Chairperson Modig declared the motion carried unanimously. CONTIA'UEp; DISCUSSION ON REVISED COMPREHENSIVE D1:VELOPP1ELdT PI,iatd: Mr. Boardman stated he felt �tlie Comu,unity Development Conmu.ssi.on should look at the "Land Use", "Housino", and "Transnortation" sections. The "Sewer" section they may want to looic at if time permits. Pir. Boardman stated that the first page os L'he Plan stated the purpose of � the Comprehensive Development Plan which is to guide public and private land use, includino its development, xedevel�pmeiit, and preservation. They were loolcing at the Plan as a general development guideline. SJhen they got into , each of Che neighUorhood areas, they got into detailed planning, detziled designin� o£ neighborhoods, park systems, etc „ Uut as far as the City as an overall unit, tliey looked at very general, very basic planning guidel.ines, as well as policies. Dir. Fioardman stated the "Overvieca° Save Che plan direcCion for 1990. ProbaUly tlee main tl�ing to looic aY. tliere wa> "TS:iintaini.tig Chc ticoromic Stability and Divor.sit-y", Thal' cr�vercd Lhe demographic, econoroic char.acL-er o: the City. It also co�>ered land use,i.e.; �.�tiat shoiil.d L-lie City be loolcing at? flow can Cliey rem:ain economic::lly �iablc�.? llow do they p�-ovide adcH[�.onal housi.ng for peuple who worl: Ln the CiL-y. They also taliced about encr�y conservation with more anc� me�-e costs involved iii energy .�n� erierF,y u�c.s. ihey should be Iootci�.g a� how Lo pravide Lhc maxiroim� opportuiiiey Ic?r Che residenCS close to home so SPECIAT. COMMUN71'Y DEVELOP14Er;T COMI�[ISSION MI:ETING, JULY 19, t.979 - PAGE 2 Chey don 2 have to travel greah distances. Fridley is unique, because Fri�lcy does provide a lot of jobs per household unit. He thoughC they wanted to loolc at that as the economic sCability of the community and try to maintai�i that econrnnic stability. They wi11 have to mal;e sure they bring ln industry that will be compatible to the work force within hhe City, , thaC'is environmentally sensitive, that is going to generate the most taxes for the land out of L'lie least amount of use of L-haC land. They want to have very cost effecl-ive-type industries to help Uui1d an economic base; but also in order to build an economic base, L-hey need people who are living within the community to 'r.ave a kind of balance of land uses. Mr. Boardman stated that right now the amount of land that Fridley has zoned industr.ial is somewhat highex than the hfghest subnrb or the highest city which is PSinneapolis. Minneapolis is at 12-15% and Fridley is at 22�. So, there are some rnajor issues that have to be looked at as Co how much industri.al is too much industrial and how to balance that. � Mr. Boardman stated they do not anticipate a lot of changes in traffic patterns or in the make-up of the canmunity as far as population malce-ups go. The City is not necessarily that old where they have a lot of deteriorating structures; however, there are areas where Land is underutilized because of poor p2anning initially when those structures were built. He thought within the next 10-15 yeats, Fridley caould be dealing specifically with revitalization and rehabili- tation of neigtsborhoods and under.utilized land. Tir. Boardman stated as far as housi.ng, they are again Yalidng about revi.tal- izatiore ra[her than elimination or removal. The} are I.uoking at a contin.uati_cn of.a substantial base of single family r.esidenLS as a basic unit of housing.. Hov�ever, ti:ey are a7so going,Co have to look at Y.he trends that are happeni.ng. Thep are seeing more single family units that are o��rner-occupied also renting a piece of the unit out. There are thi.nes they will have to look at and cont:rol. They have to separaCe those densities away irom the single family area and provide those densities for availahility of units within other areas. A1so, it was becomiiig more and more apparent that government was steppins in to try and provide housing opportunities. Dir. Baardman stated that as far as transport'ation, the autonobile-oriented society is finding it more and more difficult and limiting as iar as the Uvdget to provide access to ancl from play areas, shopping areas, etc., so to tie in with L-hat, the City is goiug to have to Ue very co�nizant- oi the fact L-hat energy costs are going up and that transit sysL-ems are going to hace to replace s9me Lrips. So, they are lo�lcing at the provi�ion of tr�nsit- type f:�cilities �ail-hi.n the Ci.ty that c.an service Chose trips, ris, Modig stated Chat under "Addi.tional Housing, P.r.habilitahieu, and Neigh- Uorhood Preservntioit" in tlle "Overvie�b" secCioti, parlgraplis i and ?. caere very unclear ��id needed to be bettei claritied. Tlii.s related to the need .for 2300 nniLc by 19;0 and Clie ol-her figures listed regarding housing units. Ats. Gustafsou sl'atcd it taas ver.,y� conf:i�sinr. t1r, neUlon :,C:ite<i l:he Plamxisi�; Covmiis;;Lon exl�ressecl simli+li conccrns. , SP1iCIAL COt�(MUNI.TY 4EVELOPAIENP COh1M2SSI0N NfistiTlNG, JULY 7.9, 19J9 - PAGC 3 Mr. Boardman seated L-his would be corrected. }]OUSING hir. IIo�rdman sl-aCed L-he plan direction talked about three areas: (1) stabilizat•ion; (2) housing supply balance; and (3) l�ousing opporl-unilies.' � Ms. Gust-afson asked if the Commission could be Icep[ up to date on the sources available Co the-City for funding? Mr, Boardman stated that they could keep the Gommission informed on the different Chings the City loolcs ae. A lot of them were operated through the Housin� and Redevelopment Authority, buC they could keep the Commission informed of them. They are presently working on a lar.ge f-amily ownership program which they have received $120,000 frotn HUD for acquisition for four substandsrd units, Every qear they get the opportunity to apply for HUD block grants, � Ms', Gustafson referred to Objective One, Policy 3- A: "The code should be extended to include mandatory inspection of one-family units at L-he time of sal,e." She staCed this was an excellent idea. Mr, Boardman stated the City presently has a mainCenance inspection procedure set up for rental units and it inciudes single family rental units also. It is a systematic enforcement' of the City's mainL-enance cede, w6�re a building is inspecCed once every four years, 'lhe single tamily ownership houses are not inspected because or legal probleme. Eut, at the time of sale, th�y �y ��;anC to ez�force a"truth in housing" tyPe of situation where Che seller of a propetty has Co have an inspection before he can szll Chat property. Mr. Boardman stated that there are a lot of azeas in t-he City af F.ridley k�here single family houses are buiLt on large size lots, lots that could be sp1iC. So, there �aas some areas of underutilized 1and. Tliey may want eo consider�putting in a policy that states the City should plan for the use of underut'ilized residential land to cover the single famil.y aspect of. that. They should plan for the maximum use of the land. Ms. Modig st-ated that was ali righC, Uut people should not Ue forced to split their lot� of they did not want to. LAND USE . Tir. I3oaxdm�n stated that a lot of Che objectives taiked about in the "Land Use" secti,on are physical aud visual improvements to properties, Pis. Atodig stated thaL- earlier in the meeCin�;, Pfr. Boarclman staCed Chat �xidlcy way al.ready at L'iie high cnd o.f land zonr.d for i�clusCri:il.. She cculd cee no rcason for Fridlcy Co encnurage any roore iudusCry. T6ay should be l�okilt� at tlie :�re�s campatible L'o l�ousing �iid citcour.aLin�; re'zozii.ng oi C;�a,se a�:cas. SPECIAL COMMUNTTY DEVEI,OPMENT COMMISSION M�P:TING JULY 19 1979 - PAGE 4 I�r. Boardman stated that if the Commission wou7.d like to encourage that kind o� issued, they could suggest another policy. The Commission recommended the following policy: "The CiCy should Cake the necessary actfon to promote additional housi� by re-evaluating lands presently zoned industrial". TRANSPORTATT.ON � Mr. Boardman stated the primary aspects of the general plan direction for transportation was maintenance o` the existing sys.tem, safety and traffic flow im�rovements, xeducing the negative impacts of the existing sysCem on City's residents, Then, the City will be looldng at transit' needs and conservation of eriergy and fuel ef£iciency. t4s. Gustafson asked what the City provided in the way of transportation for the elderly. Mr. Boardman stated there was not a lot available. The City does have a bus to transport senior citizens, buC it was sLrictly for recreational purposes, The Ciey did try to put together a para-transit type system within the City, but 3.t was very expensive and the City Council. tur.ned it down for several reasons, . P4.^•. Gustafson asked if an�thing was proposed in the Bikeway System for Uuivezsity Avenue . (Higl:caay 47) . Mr. $oardman st:ated the3 H�ould have a very difficult time in providing a bike system a?.ong Hi_�hway 47, bacause of Lh� street right-o£-way znd otJier t}:ings. ihey woald looic at the potentia2 of utilizing tSat ;,ighway, especiallq if the recreational center is built on the Sears Property. The,y may look at seme access to the Center City area. When they do develop,the Center City area, th�y aze definitely going to get into renovation of a bilceway �nd walkway system �oit-nin this entire district that• will allow for that kind of flow- Chrough. Ms, Modig stated that with the energy probl.ems, it did not make, much sense to put thaC recreational center out there and L'hen not have a safe way L'o get there un bii;es, especially fur the residents of the Sylvan Hills area and liyde Parl: area. � ]�Ir. B�ardman stated the proUlem, hopeful.ly, would be solved; because within the CenLer City area, they are going to.be.loc�lcing at how they can get access from Cl�e Sylvan Hills neighborl�ood. Ri�ht noca, you cannot get from that nei�hUc,rheod int'o thc Ceneer City area wichuut gning in a round-a6out way, IL L'hcy do thst, theu they will have a bil:e sysCem on Pfississippi and couZd then �rorlt a Ylo�+ into hiie recreationai center. IC was something that �aas �oin� ea have to be c,�reCully analyzed, . SPECl/sL COMh1UNI'CY bL'VTLOPNQiNT C01�fMISSTON MfIiTING, .JULY 19, ].979 - PAGE 5 SP.WGK: Mr. IIoardman staeed the pLan direction is primarily three-phase: {1) ]4ain- taining L-he er.isCing water, sewer, and solid waste systems; (2) analyzing and improving each of the sysl'ems; and (3) promoting the canservation of naCural resources. The plan consisL's of three sections: (1) water treatment and'supply; (2) sewer systems; and (3) solid �oaste and solid waste disposal. The Canmissioners had no changes or recorrmiendations for Chis section. MOTION SY MS. GUSTAFSON SECONDED BY 1�IIt GAI3EL TO PASS TIlE REVISP,D COMPRF,IIENSIVE DCVELOF,`�NT PLA.N ON TO PLANYI�TG COMMISSION [dITIi THE RECOI�P�fGNDATIONS DUTLINED IN TIIE MI?SU'PES. UPON A VOZCE VOTL� ALL VOTING AYE,_ VIC�-CHAIRPERSON iINAN ADJOURNMENT: MOTION Uy Mr. GaUel, seconded by Ms, Gustafson, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Vice-Chairperson Modig declared L-he July 19, 1979, Special Co�nunity Develdpment Comuiission meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m. . , Respectfullp s bmitted, � 1 LC�_�. Lynsze SaUa Recording Secretary HUMAN RESOURCES CONAIISSION ME6TING Ji1LY 12, 1979 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Peter Treuenfels called the Ju1y 12, 1S79, Human Resources Commission meeting to order at 7;45 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present Members Absent: Others Present: Peter Treuenfels, Marlyis Carpenter, Wayne Saunders Mary van Dan, Mary K. Martin Betty Christlieb, Housing Specialist APPROVAL OP JUNE 7, 1979, lIUMAN RESOURCES CUAMRSSION MINUTES: The following amend±nents taere made to the minutes: Page 8, last paragraph: "Iool; into the availa�ility of voting machines fcr the handicapped" should ba changed Co "iook i.nto the voting process for the handicapped". Page 2, middl.e of third paragr.aph; the word, "Target" should be changed to "Fridley". MOTICN by A1s. Carpenter, seconded by Mr. 3aunders, to approve the June 7, 1979, Human Resources Coaanission minutes as amended. Upon a voice ��ote, all voting �ye, Chairperson Treuenfels declared Che motiqn carried unanimously. Ms. Christlieb stated that at the March 1, 1979, Human Resources Commission meeCing, the Ganrnission members had agreed to take the responsihility uf notifying the ci�y if they were unable to attend the commission meeting, L-hus relieving Staff of havi.ng Co call the memhers to remind them of the meeting. She asked if the Commission members would lilce to again have Staff call to remind memSers of the meetings. P40TION 6y Mr. Saunders, seconded by Ms. Carpenter, to r.equest that Staff again call members to remind them of ineetings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Treuenfels. decLared the Rotion carried unanimously. D'Is. Christlieb stated she would still encourage members to cont9.nue to take the responsibility of calling th� Planning Department, extension 144, if they know they cannoC attend a meeting, AUMAN RESOURCES CO*A4ISSLON MEETING JULY 12 1979 - PAGE 2 1. PRESENTATION BY JAIME BECKER AND RATHY ROBSON: Mr. Treuenfels stated that due to other conilicts, both Ms. Becker and Ms. Robson were unable to attend the meeting. He stated that, with the Commigsi'on's consent�, he would reschedule them at a later date. MOTION by Ms. Carpenter, seconded by Mr. Saunders, that the "Presentation by Jaime Becker and Kathy Robson" be rescheduled at a later date. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Treuenfels declared the motion carried unanimously. 2. REPOR�S BY COMMISSION MEMBERS ON FAPiILY RESOURCE CENTEK RESEARCH: Ms. Carpenter stated she had talked to Pat Brennan of Southern Anoka County AssisCance (SACA) and Ms. Brennan had provided her with information as far as counseling services in the Fridley area. This report she had given to Mr. Treuenfels. She stated that last week she had met with Colleen McCarty of Community Education and they both had gone over the "Fridley Co�unity Services" booklet, dividing the services into two categories, "crises", and "prevenCative". Some of these services are not located in Fridley but are accessible to Fridley. CRIS�S Red Cross - Ms. 4icCarty eaas not certain aT�out counselzng services, but it did state they have youth ser.vices, but did noL- identify whaC kind of ynuth services. Nucleus Clin;c - Tocated in North Suburban Family Services Center. Family planning, crisis counseling regarding pregnancies, VD information Self-help graups available in Fridley area; Emotions Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Alanon, Alateen, Alatot Anoka Couaty Social Services - Family counseling and child protection East Side Neighborhood Service - located in Minneapolis, but services all northeast. All services are referral. Anoka County Brotherhood Counsel, SACA, and Fridley Neighbors - all three are emergency assistance programs for families. Sa1vaY.ion Army, Blaine Corp. - emergency service and also referral-type counsel.ing Tudicare - legal assistance HUMt1N RESOURC�S COMMISSION MEETIA'G1 JULY 12, 1979 - PAGE 3 PRGVF.NTATIVE Rise, Inc. - job placement and rehabilitatory cossnseling for handicapped Jr.-High Parents Club - did not funcCion this year, but has funcCioned in the past. Self-help group fo: junior high parents to discuss similar problems. Koping with Kids, Kradle to Kindergarten - Parents of preschool children discussion groups and lectuxes regarding parenting through Fridley Community Education. People for Positive Parenting - When"Fridley Community Services" was being prepared last Tuly, this group was in Che process of organizing. Ms. McCarty had not yet contacted them to see what kind of function they served last year. Mr. Treuenfels stated he would take this information and try to evaluate to what extent these services are similar or not similar, duplicating or overlapping, to those programs offered by the "Central Center for Family Resources". He. would then present this information to the PLanning Commission. Mr. Saunders stated he had centacT.e3 Unit}+?�ospital to learn rhat the p�oule at Unity were fascinated to hear about the "Fri.d;.e� Community Services" booklet. They have their oz,m small list of resources, buC not as comprehensive as Fridley's booklet, and were eager tc obtain a cop�. He sr.a�ed that irom the information he received, Unity moetly works with iamilies of cnildren ar L-he hospital. Mr. Trevenfels than?ced both Ms. Carpenter and Mr. Saunders for their information. 3. REPORT BY MARY VAN DAN ON VILLAGE GREEN; Due to the absence of Ms. van Dan, Mr. Treuenfels stated this item would be continued at the aext meeting. 4. REPORT RY WAYNE SA.UN6ERS ON THE COMMITNITY SCHDOLS ADVISORY COUNCIL: Mr. Saunders stated he had been ur.al�le to attend a meeting of the Cownunity Schools Advisory Council and asked that this item be continued aC another meeting. 5. REPORT BI AfARY K. MARTIr Oi3 '1`ti� FINE ARTS CQMMITTEE: Due to the absence of Ms. Martin, I4r. Treuenfels stated this item would be continued at the next meeting. HUMAN RF.SOURCES COMMISSION NfEETING JULY 12 7.979 - PAGE 4 6. OTHER BUSINESS; A, 'Gutdelines from State Department of Human Rights; Mr. Saunders sl-ated he had talked to the Assistant Commissioner, Judy Langevin, who is the Director of the Enfozcement Area, and really in charge of the liaison relations with human rights commissions. He stated the Department was in the process of being reorganized, physically as well as philosophically, and he was told that the Fridley Human Resources Conmiission should simply ignore the old guidelines. B, Agenda Items for Future Meetings; August 2, 1979, meeting Mr. Treuenfels stated he had issued an invitation to Judy Langevin o£ the Department of Iluman Rights to attend the Human Resources Commission meeting. She wi11 talk a little about the present philosophy and what the Human Resources Commission can do to coordinate its activities with the State and what the State can do to coordinate with the Human Resources Commission as to how certain grievances should be handled that the State is willing to look at. September. 6, 1979, meeting Presentation by Jaime Becker and Kathy Rohson October 4, 1979, meeting Mr. Treuenfels stated he would like to extend an invitation to the Gay Rights Community to come before the Human Resources Commission and talk informally about their point of view and cahat they would like a community like Fridley to do, Ms. Carpenter stated she did not feel this was an issue in Fridley and she could not see bringing an issue up that did not exist. P1r. Saunders stated he was also opposed to doing this. He stated that maybe Mr. Treuenfels could find out if there were any problems regarding gay rights in Fridley; and if there were, he could let the Co�ission know. Mr. Treuenfels stated he woul�i postpone this invitation for awhile and would find out if there were any problems in Fridley. Mr. Treuenfels stat-ed he also felt something should be done about women's rights in Fridley. Again, he did not know what the problems were in Fridley, but he wculd like to invite semeone to come b�fore the Commission in OcCober to talk abuut local issues. He felt theq were talking about emoti�ns and attitudes; and the Commission should be dealing with them. HIJMAN RESOURCES COMPIISSION MEETING .JULY 12, 1979 - PAGE S Ms. Carpenter and Mr. Saunders concurred with the above agenda items. Mr. Treuenfels stated that for the next agenda, he would like a status report on the handicapped accessibility study from Mary van Dan. Mr. Treuenfels stated thal- the Planning Department had come up with a revised draft of the Comprehensive Development Plan. He had a copy but had not had a chance to go over it- in detail, but would like each of the commissioners to receive a copy. He would also like this put on the agenda for the August meeting. Ms. Christlieb stated that, depending on what the Planning Commission did at their July 25th meeting, it was possiUle that the Comprehensive Aevelopment Plan would be passed before the Human Resources Commiesion's next meeting, She stated that copies could be sent to the Commissieners if they wished to receive copies. Ms. Carpenter and Mr. Saunders stated they would like to receive a copy of the revised Comprehensive Development Plan. They agreed that if they saw any issues they wanted brought up ut the Planning Commission meeY.ing, they would contact Mr. Treuenfels prior to the Planning Co�ission meeting on July 25. ADJOURNMEIVT : MOTION by Mr. Saunders, seconded by P1s. Carpente,r, to adjourn the meating. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Treueafets declared the Ju1y 12, 1979, Human Resources Coumiission meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, C��'�li�C P g� I�-tL. Lynne Saba Recording Secreta:y COMM[JNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING JULY 10, 1979 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Oquist called the July 10, 1979, Community Development Co�ission meeting to order at 7:39 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: LeRoy Oquist, Connie Modig, A1 Gabe1, Kenneth Vos, Sharon Gustafson Members Absent: None Others Present: Bill Deblon, Associate Planner APPROVAL OF APRIL 10 1979 COMMONiTY DEVELOPMENT COA�TiISSION MINU'i'�S: MOTION by Mr. Vos, seconded by Ms. Gustafson, to approve the Apri1 10, 1979, Cou¢nunity Development Coum�ission minutes as written. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Oquist declared the motion carried unanimousiy. APPROVAL OF APRIL 24, 1979, SPECIAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEIdT COI•A4ISSION MINVPES: MOTION by Mr. Vos, seconded by Ms. Gustafson, to approve the April 24, 1979, Special Community Development Coamiission meeting minutes as written. Upon a voice vote, all voCing aye, Chairperson Oquist declared the motion carried unanimously. 1. INTRODUCTION OF BILL DEBLON, NEW ASSOCIATE PLANNER: Mr. Oquist introduced Mr. Deblon to each of the co�ission members. Mr. Deblon stated that he would like to give the Commissioners some information on his background. He stated that he had graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Forestry and his degree was natural resources, planning, and recreation-oriented. His past work experience was with the Department of Natural Resources Office of Planning and Parks and Recreation for a total of three years. He dealt mainly with project planning for recreational projects,'and had experience with environmental impact statements, assessments, and grants-in-aid funding. He stated he was then given the opportunity to serve the people of Fridley and has now wbrked in ttie Planning Department for about 15 days. COMMIIIQITY DEVELOPMIiNT COMMISSION MEETING JULY 10 1979 - PAGE 2 Mr. Deblon stated that at this point, he was spending most of his time with the revision of the Comprehensive Development Plan. He also anti- cipated he would be doing futther research and writing on the cap}tal improvement and implementation sections, and the rewriting of the inven- tory. He stated he would be staff representative for both Community De- velopment Commission and the Environmental Quality Commission. 2. REVIEW OF REWRITTEN COMPREHENSZVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN: ° Mr. Oquist stated that the Comprehensive Development P1an had been rewritten primarily because of a request from the Planning Commission at a meeting in ,Tune. The Planning Commission had found the document very difficult to read and to follow and had asked Staff to revise it. Ms. Modig stated she felt the document was in a much better order and much ' �asier to read. However, since the commissioners had only received the Yevised document the day before the meeting, she did not feel they could adequately review and coament until they had more time to review it individually. The Commissioners concurred with Ms. Modig. Mr. Deblon suggested that the Commissioners review the goals, objectives, and poiicies tt�oroughly for direction1content and thoroughness. That was the main kind of .i-eedback they needed at this time. He stated they nad been getking £avoraUle feedback on the uew format. Tir. Oquist suggested that the Commission set a special meeting for the purpose of reviewing tha Comprehensive Development Plan. Tlxe Commission set a special meeting for Thursday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. to further discuss the dotument, Mr, Vos stated he definitely felt the revised Comprehensive Development Plan tuas more readable and understandable and Staff was headed in the right direction. Mr, DeUlon stated that an i�ediate revision was needed o� "Objecti,ve Four" under Land Use. It should be changed to read: "ENCOUR,AGE APPRQ- PRIATE LAND USE COMBINATIONS.° 3. OTHER BUSINESS: Ms. Modig stated she would like to suggest that the Commission look at the following items at a future meeting; (1) CenCer City Project; (2) Village Green; and (3) Sears Property. Ms. Modig stated she felt the Conmiission should have some input regarding the Center City Project. She felt the Commission had not been involved at all, and she would like someone to give the Commission some information iegarding the intent of the project. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEENT COMMISSiON MEETING JULY 10 1979 - PAGE 3 see that�t etCommissionuld be reviewing the Center City Project and would � go[ some information on it. Ms. Modig stated she would also like an update on Village Green and an update on the Sears Property. She stated that in her ward, she was talking to people who were not particularly excited about the plans for the Sears Property, and she would like to know what was happening with that property. Mr. Oquist stated these were things that could be discussed at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Ms. Gustafson stated she had gotten sose questions from people about the Commission and that it did not seem to do much. Mr. Oquist stated one of the problems with the Co�muniCy Development Co�ission was that it was like a mini-Planning Cammission. By definition, community developmenC was all encompassing, taking in everything, but there was already an Environmental Quality Commission and a Parks & Recreation Commission and a Human Resources Coum�ission. It was difficult to determine what the Community Development Commission should be looking at. He stated that at some future meeting, the Commission should talk about where they feel they should be going as a co�ission. Mr. Deblon stated he would also look for issues that would be appropriate for the commission. He felt as long as the commission was meeting, it should always be looking for ways iC could help Fri.dley. Mr�. Oquist stated he would also like another status report on the Bikeway/ Walkway System. . ADJOURNMENT: MOTION b�� Ms. Modig, seconded by Mr. Vos, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Chairperson Oquist declared the July 10, 1979, Cou¢nunity Development Commission adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ly�i 'r Saba Recording Secretary