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PL 02/08/1984 - 6829C1TY OF FRIDLEY AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1984 CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL• APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: JANUARY 11, 1984 1. CONSIDERATION OF A -1984. OF THE PLANNING 2. RECEIVE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MIQUTES: JANUARY 5, 1984 3. RECEIVE 4. RECEIUE MIIJUTES 5. RECEIVE HOUSI TY DEVELOPMENT NORITY MI 6. RECEIUE APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: JANUARY 17 1984 7. RECEIUE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALI7Y GOMISSION MINUTES: JANi 7� ,00n — A. Recommend to Council, throu9h the Planning Commission, approval of the New Chapter 109 Entitled, "Air Quality", and to Repeal Old Chapter 104. B. Recomnend to Council, throu9h the Planning Commission, that one or more Planning Staff people, John Flora, and City Council Members, especially Ed Hamernick who was the official laison to the "Anoka County Solid Waste Management Task Force" attend the "Evaluating Waste ManagementOptions: Semiar at Sheraton Inn-West on Febr�ary 23-24, 1984 8. RECEIVE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIQN MINUTES: JANUARY 23, 1984 A. Recommend to Council the approval of the Policy on Ice Locations in the City of Fridley 9. RECEIVE APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: JANUARY 31, 1984 7:30 P.M. PAGES 1 - 10 11 - 23 SALM�N GREEN SALMON WHITE YELLOW BLUE GREEN YEI.LOW CITY OF FRI�LEY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 11, 1984 CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Schnabel called the January 11, 1984, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:37 p,m. ROLL CALL: Menbers Present: Ms. Schnabel, Mr. Oquist, Ms. Gabel, Mr. Kondrick, Mr, Goodspeed Members Absent: Mr, Saba, Mr. Svanda Others Present: Jerrold Boardman, City Planner Allen Fehn, 1251 Hillwind Rd, Allen Singer, 1450 Rice Creek Rd. Carol Fassett, 1001 Lynde Dr. Janice & Charles Sheridan,1313 Hillwind Rd. Bob Aldrich, Fridley Fire Chief APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 7. 1983. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. KQNDRICK� SECONDED BY .�II2. OpUIST� TO APPROVE TXE DEC. 7� 1983� PLANNING COMMZSSION MIN'UTES. Mr. Goodspeed made the following addition on page 6, between paragraphs 1;: and 2: "Mr. Goodspeed asked how many parking stalls there were on the east side of the parking lot after the width was corrected." UPON A VDICE V02'E� ALL VOTING RYE� CXAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MINUTES APPROVED AS AMENDED. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERA7ION OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT P.S. #83-01 ER1� R1DGE EST TES BY ALLEN FEHN: Being a replat of Part of Lots 1 an , u itor s Subdivision P�o. 94, and highway turnhack property at the Northeast Quadrant of I-694 and TH 65 on Hillwind Road.(See public hearing notice for complete description.j MOTION HY MR. KA^IDRICK� SECONDED BY MS, GABEL, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARIl7G ON PS N83-01 BY ALLEN FEHN, UPON R VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTZNG AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE pUBLIC HEARINC OPEN AT 7:41 P.M. Mr. Boardman stated there is a section of property that actually goes along the bottom of the hiilside that was part of state right-of-way. That state right-of-way has a11 been turned back torto the City. The City is looking at turning back a portion oF the state right-of-way that is now city right- of-way to the property owner making this entire section as buildable property, PLANNIf1G COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 71 1984 PAGE 2 Mr. Boardman stated there is a proposal for the splitting off of the property and making all the section from R-2 a17 the way up and inc]uding the City right-of-way as a buildabie project. He stated Mr, Fehn is not on7y requiring the preliminary plat, but is also requesting a rezoning (item 2). Mr. Boardman stated the proposal Mr. Fehn is requesting is for 8 townhouse- type rental un5ts side by side with access to Hillwind Road and under-unit parking. It will all be done on one lot. There are no individual lots so it is not a townhouse development. He is doing it this way for the eventual possibility of splitting off for condominiums. Mr. Boardman stated Mr. Fehn was in the audience. Mr. Fehn stated they have a very complicated situation here. He stated it is a very difficult piece of property because of the turnback and R1, R2, and R3 zoning. Ne wou]d ]ike to develop it in a manner so that it becomes a viable piece of property for the City and for himself, He stated he is proposing to the City of fridley that if they wili turn a portion of the turnback to him, he will develop it. He stated he also owns the existing double bangalow on Parcel C. Mr, Fehn stated the problem with the property in Parcels B and E is that it is all on a hill, There is no sewer availab7e to this area. There is water coming down on Hillwind Road, and they can extend electrical and gas from the house he owns. He is proposing to put in the proper sewer structures to facilitate the constr.uction he is proposing. Mr. Fehn stated the property the City now owns is somewhat possible to build on if it is tied in with the other parcels. The property would be used to facilitate a driveway in from Hillwind Road to these buiidings. He steted the buildings will be built into the side of the hill. They wiil be 3-story buildings--garage on the bottom Tevel, living quarters on �he second Tevel, and bedrooms on the third level, MOTION BY MR, GOODSPEED� SECONDED BY MR, OQUIST� TO CLOSE TNE PUBLZC HERRING ON P.S. �83-01 BY ALLEN FEHN. UPON A VOZCE VOTE� ALL VOTSNG AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE PUBLSC HERRING CIASED AT 8:02 P.M. Ms, Schnabel asked Mr. Boardman when the City would make the decision on whether or not to release the turnback property. Mr. Boardman stated this will all be considered by the City Council at one time. When the City Council is considering the preliminary plat, rezoning, etc., they will also be considering the turnback release, Mr. Oquist stated he thought the replat was a viab7e thing in order to make a buildable plat. PLANNING CAMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 11, 1984 PAGE 3 MOTZON BY MR. OQUIST, SECONDED BY MR. XONDRZCK, TO RECOMMEND TO CZTY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY PIA T, P.S. N83-01, WESTERN RIDGE ESTATES, BY ALyEp FEXN, BEING A REPLAT OF PARTS OF IATS 2 AND 2, AUDITOR"S SUBDIVISION NO. 94, AND HIGXWAY TURNBACX PROPERTY AT TNE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF I-694 and TH 65 ON XILLWIND ROAD, WITH THE FOLLOWING STZPULATIONS: 1. 25 FT. DRAINAGE/UTILITY EASEMENT THAT GOES THROUGN THE CENTER OF THE PROPERTY WHERE THE EXISTING DRASNGE GOES. ?. 10 F2. SZOPE EASEMENT ALONG HZLLWIND ROAA FOR SNOW STORAGE. 3. ANy IMPROVEMENT ON STORM SEWER THROUCN PROPERTY BE AT EXPENSE OF TNE DEVELOPEH. 4. STORM WATER (7UALITY AND QUANTITY AGREEMENT WZTH AATACENT pROPERTY TO 1'HE NORTX. 5. RPPROVRL OF THE RICE CREEK WATERSHED DZSTRZCT WITH ALL PLANS FOR DRAINAGE COMZNG TO TXE CITY ENGZNEER FYJR AppROVAL. 6. LIFT STATIOH BE PLACE IN SUCN A MENNER ON TNE SITE SO TNE CITY CAN I.00K FOR FUTURE GRAVITY FI�(7W TO THE NORTX. 7. PARK FEE REpUIREMENT. � The petition, Mr. Fehn, was in agreement with these stipulations. � �ON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTZNG AYE, CNAIRWOMAN SCNNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING REQUEST ZOA N83-04 BY ALIEN fEHN: Rezone any part of Proposed Lot 1, Western Ridge Estates, to R-3 that is not already zoned R-3 (general multiple dwellings) as part of the Lot is zoned R-1 (one family dwellings) and R-2 (two family : dwelli�gs) to allow the development of an 8 unit towohouse type of development; and rezone any part of proposed Lot 2, Western Ridge Estates to R-2 (two family dwellings)that is not already zoned R-2 (part of the 1ot is zoned R-1 (o�e family dwellings} for an existing double bungalow at 1250 Hillwind Road (See pubtic hearing notice for complete - legal description). MOTZON BY MR, ICqypR2�JC� SECQJDED BY KS, GAgEL� TO OPEN THE p(IgLIC HEARING ON ZOA NB3-04 BY ALIEN FEgN. UPON A VOICE VOTE, AZ,L yOTZNG AIB� CHAIR470AlAN SCHNABEL DECLAREB THE PUBLZC HEARING OpEN AT 8:2Z p,y, Mr. Boardman stated that, essentially, what they are trying to do with this request is clean up the zoning so it is contiguous with the lot lines. Ms. 5chnabel asked Mr, Fehn to outline what he was proposing. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETIN6 JANUARY 11, t984 PAGE 4 Mr, Fehn stated he is asking for a rezoning to R-3 to clean up the zoning in order to facilitate the development of a townhouse-type development for rentat application. In the R-3, he �s proposing a double bungalow and then three other structures, essentially six units tied together. In order to get the units built into the hill, get a road around the back. put in water and sewer, and make this project a financially viable situation. he is asking for this type of rezoning. In order to accomnodate townhouses, he has to be in R-3. If it remained R-2 zoning and he relegated the develppment to double bungalows, it would not made any sense economically, Mr. Fehn stated the double bungalow would be of the same quality as the one he is living in. The rental unit he presently has rents for $650/month. The other units wili rent for approximate7y the same price. He has to have high qua]ity, high rental units, in order to facilitate the cost of the units and to facilitate the number of units he is proposing. Mr. Kondrick asked about the square footage per floor in the townhouses, Mr. Fehn stated per floor, there would be about 600 sq. ft., 1200 sq, ft. of rental with the two f]oors plus the garage unit below plus storage. Total for all three levels was 1.800 �n. ft. The double bunaalow would have a slightly different configuration. That 2-story building would be comparable in size to the existing one which is about 1,700 sq.�Ft. of living space p7us garage. Ms. Gabel asked if any variances were needed on the northerly corner, Mr. Boardman stated that Mr. Fehn will be going through a variance process also. Those variance requests wili be going through the appea)s process and all requests will go to the City Council at the same time. Mr. Fehn stated he is also proposing an underground storage/maintenance structure, 35 ft. x 40 ft., in the northeast corner. The entrance to that building will face west. Ms. Gabel asked why Mr. Fehn was proposing a double bungalow instead of just making continuous townhouse units. Mr. Fehn stated there is a culvert coming across from the freeway that pre- determines what he can do with the property. It provides a drai�age easement between the two properties. Ms. Schnabel asked about drainage around the units. Mr. Fehn stated that was a difficult problem and one of the costly aspects of this praject because of the steep hill. He stated they do have a plan to take care of the drainage. Mr. Boardman stated this will require Rice �reek Watershed District approval. Ms, Schnabel asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to make any cortments. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 11 1984 PAGE 5 Mr. Charles Sheridan. 1313 Hillwind Rd., stated he was concerned that with the rezo�ing to R-3, they would be opening the door ta more R-3 developments in this area. As far as traffic. it is going to make it more difficult Decause they are in a closed area and it is a hard area to get in and out of. There is already a terrible traffic prablem. Ms. Carol Fassett, IODt Lynde Dr., stated that if the land is rezoned to R-3� Mr. Fehn is proposing a total of 8 units. With the square footage of the property. how many units would be possible? Mr. Soardman stated that with the square ioota9e, Mr. Fehn could put in a total of 12 units. If the land remained R-2, he could put in 6 units. Ms. Schnabel asked when Mr, fehn proposed startin9 construction. Mr. Fehn stated that if all the requests are approved� he hoped to start construction in the spring. The financial situation looks favorable. Ms. Schnabel asked Mr. Fehn if he planned to construct all the untts at one time or was he going to do a phase at a time? Mr. fehn stated he would like to have that flexibility, He hoped to be able to do it atl at one time, but if he would have to do it in Segments, he would like that option. Hopefully, it would all be completed in 1984, Ms. Schnabel stated the comment was made that there would be the potential in the future for selling the units off as candominiums. She asked Mr. Boardman how that would be handled in terms of the land itself. Mr. 8oardman stated that generally a condominium plat is a plat that is submitted directly to the county. There would be an associatiort. The lot underneath the units is not split, just the units themselves are split. So, all the land, including the land under the buildings, is owned commonly by the association, Ms. Schnabel asked if it was possible to split the units into townhouses. Mr. Boardman stated it was possible. There would have to be a replat, because there would be a splitting of land for townhouses, and there are variance requirements. It wuuld still require an association. Ms. Fassett stated that a couple of years ago, there was a proposal before the Planning Cormnission for an apartment complex befiind the swamp back on the hill. At that time, the neighborhood decided that what they could live with in that area, because of the density of rental units already in this area, was owner-occupied multiple dwelling units. She realized the units proposed by Mr. Fehn were going to be high quality. but she wanted to register some concern about these units being rental units. She would be much more comfortable if Mr. Fehn was building tfie units to sell. She stated she lived right on the corner by the apartment buildings, and there are a lot of traffic problems, children problems, and other problems associated with living next door to an aparbnent building and the density of it. She stated she had talked to some of her neighbors and this was the concern that came from the neighborhood. • PLANNING COhQ4ISSI0N MEETIN6, JANUARY 11 1984 DAGE 6 Mr. Kondrick stated he fe]t one thing that will cane into play with this is that it is going to cost a lot io build those units. Ms. Janet Sheridan, 1313 Hillwind Rd., stated it seemed they had their share of rentai units in this area as compared to other areas in Fridley. Ms. SchnabeT stated she realized the biggest drawback in this area was the intersection at Old Central/Highway 65/Hackmann. Mr. Boardman stated the City Council has channeied some CbBG monies to do traffic studies on that intersection, along with several other intersections. There will be a major traffic analysis and recomrtiendations fran a consuiting firm. Ms, Schnabel stated the Pianning Commission would 7ike to have a chance to review that traffic analysis when it is done. _. MOTIpJ BY NR, XONDRIQC� SECONDED BY PII2. OQUIST� TO CL0.SE THE PUBLIC HEdRING ON 20A NB3-04 BY ALLEN FEHN, UPON A YOICE VOTE� ALL VOTZNG AYE� CHAIRWOMAN SCHNRBEL DECLARED THE PUBLZC BERRIN6 CLQSED AT 8:50 P.M. ; Mr. Goodspeed stated he had heard a lot of concern about more renters in this neighborhood. As he understood it, a person can rent out a unit no matter what the zoning, R1� R2� or R3. He stated that if the Planning Commission approved this zoning, was the rezoning corttingent upon the plan presented by Mr, Fehn? Mr. Boardman stated it is sometimes done that way. Just a rezoning itself does not necessarily restrict property to a development. What the City Council has done in the past is to have the first and second reading on the rezoning. but they will not publish the actual rezoning until the building permit is applied for. Ms. 5chnabel asked if the Planning Comnission could approve the rezoning contingent upon this specific proposal. - Mr. 8oardman stated they could put stipulations on Lhe rezoning if they chose to do so, but he did not know if there were any legal ramifications at some point down the line if the petitioner did not develop the property as proposed, Mr. Kondrick stated the property is such that the deve7oper is pretty limited as to what can actually be buiit there. Mr. Goodspeed stated the area they are talking about for rezoning is a very small area compared to the larger picture. He stated there was also the comnent about traffic. Regardless of what development goes in there, there is going to be just as much traffic, whether rental traffic or homeowner traffic. He stated he was in favor of the rezoning, PLANNING COhQ+lIS5I0N MEETIN6, JANUARY 11, 1984 PAGE 7 MOTZON BY MR. GOOD SPEED, SECONDED BY MR. OQUIST, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF REZONZNG REQUEST, ZOA # 83-04, BY ALLEY FEHN, TO REZONE ANY PART OF PROPOSED LOT 1, WESTERN RIDGE ESTATES, TO R-3 TXAT ZS NOT ALREADY 20NED R-3 {GENERAL MULTIPLE DWELLING$ AS PART OF TNE LOT ZS ZONED R-1 (ONE FAMILY DWELLZNq AND R-2 (TWO FAMILY DWELLZNGS) to a2low the deveZopment of an 8-•UNIT TOWNHOUSE TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT: AND REZONE ANY PART QF PROPOSED LOT 2, WESTERN RIDGE ESSATES, TO R-Z (TWO FRMILY DWELLZNGS) TXAT ZS NOT RLREADY ZONED R-2 (PRRT OF THE IS ZONED R-2 (ONE FAMZLY DWELLINGSf FOR AN EXISTING DOUBLE BUNGALOW AT 1251 XILLWZND ROAD, WITX NO STIPULATIONS. UP(JN A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTIN6 AYE, CHAIRIJOMAN SCNNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANZMOUSLY. Mr. Boardman said these minutes would be going to the City Louncil on January 23rd and the Council would set the public hearing for February 27th. 3. LOT SPLIT REQUEST, L.S. 1183-06 BY ALLEh E SINGER: Split �ff the Easterly 13 feet of Lots 1- 5, ex�cept that part platted as Heather Hi11s� including adjacent 1/2 of alley, now vacated, along with vacated Colfax Street as platted, now vacated, al�ng with the Westerly 27.26 feet of Lot 10, Auditor's Subdivision No. 22, except that part platted a� Rice Creek Estates 2nd Addition, and except Parcel 1860 and 1870, to make a new 6uilding site, the same being 1490 Rice Creek Road N.E., located between 1450 and 1500 Rice Creek Road N.E. Mr, Boardman stated the petitioner is requesting to split off the easterly portion of the property into two lots, one lot would be 74 ft. wide and the other lot would he 73 ft, wide. 7he lots are very deep, 230 ft. and 215 ft. Mr. 5inger is also going through the variance process on the width of the lots from 75 ft, to 74 ft, and 73 ft. He stated the lot split will not be established until the variances are granted, Ne stated one stipu- lation should be that all three new lots must be recorded at Anoka County before permits are issued. Mother stipulation would be for a 15 ft. bikeway/walkway easement along Rice Creek Road, M�TION BY XR, OpUIST� SECONDED BY MR, GQ�DSPEED� TO RE'CO/1MEND PO CZTY COUNCIL APpRpylli, pF IAT SPLIS REQUEgT� L.S. p83-06� BY RLLEN E, SINGER� TO SPLIT OFF THE EASTERLY 13 FEET OF LOTS 1- 15� EXCEPS 2HAT pART PLATTED AS XEATHER HZLLS� SNCLUDING AA7AC�NT 2/1 OF ALLEy, NOW VACATED� AZANG WITH VACATED COLFAX STREET AS pLATTED� NO47 VACATED� ALONG WITX THE WESTERLY 27.T6 FEET OF LOT 10� AUDI20R'S Sl1BDIVISZON N0. 22� EXCEPT THAT PART PLATTED AS RICE CREEK ESTATES 2ND ADDSTION, RND EXCEpT PARCEL 1860 AND 1870� Tt� M+9KE A NEW pUILDZNG SITE� THE SA1g' BEZNG 1490 RZCE CREEK ROAD N.E.� IqCAT6D BET47PEN 1450 AND 1500 RICE CREEK RDAD N,E.� WZTy THE FOLLOG7ING STIPULATIONS: 1. 15 FT, BIKEWAY/WAyKWAY EASEMENT ALpfVG RIC.� �Ex ROAD ?. PARK FEE 3, ALL THREE IpfS MUST 3E RECORDED AT )iNOKA CWNTY HEi1�RE ANy PERMITS RRE ISSUED. UPON A VOZCE VCJTE� AyL ypTING AYE� CIiAIRWOMAN SCXPABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNNJZMDUSLY. , � Mr, Boardman stated this request and the variance request would go to City Council on Feb, 6. PLANNIN6 COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 11 1984 PAGE 8 E. MOTION BY MR. C,DODSPEED� SEQONDED BY MR. KONDRICK� 7L7 OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARZNG, UPON A VOICE WTE� ALL VOTSNG AYE� CHASRWOMAN SC7iNABEL DECLARED THE pi1BLIC HEARSNG OPEN RT 9:22 P.M. Mr. Bob Aldrich, Fire Chief for the City of Fridley, stated some back- ground information might De helpful to the Planning Commission in under- standing why they are proposing to put what appears to be a construction feature in the 2oning Code. Mr. Aldrich stated that prior to 1980 when the State of Minnesota adopted the 79 Building Code which was a mini/maxi code (meaning they could not be any less than or any greater than the code), they had a feature in their local ordinances that treated building codes that set certain limits that were defined as fire limits,and within those limits, they had some rather restrictive controls on the size of commerclal. industrial, and.multiple dwelling buildings. With the adoption of the code in 1980, the State knocked out the ability of local governments to incorporate fire limits as part of the building code; and in doing so, they knocked out a considerable degree of fire protection requirements the City had. going almost back to 1965 when he worked with the code. Mr. Aldrich stated there has been a considerable amount of agitation throughout the state by fire service people and himself in that they did not feel the State should pre-empt local units of government from deter- minin9 what tevels of fire protection the community shou7d accept. That was ihe opinion of most of the fire chiefs in the state. Mr, Aldrich stated that after a lot of pressure from the fire service, they were able to get the State to acquiesce and develop a.document that is known as Appendir, E, which is primarily a sprinkler ordinance. Once again, the State did the same thing, they presumed to te]1 local units of government that they either buy it all or not buy any of it at all. Mr, Aldrich stated he took Appendix E before the City Council. They had their first reading on it, and the City Council and City Administration asked him to look through the community seeking input. He stated he did this, primarily through the Chamber of Commerce. He stated Appendix E is considerably more restrictive than whaL he is proposing they put in the Zoning Code now. He stated two canments were received, and both comments were cleared up after explaining the standards. The concerns primarily dealt with retroactivity. and there isn't a retroactive feature per se in Appendix E, There is a retroactive feature in Section 205,048 which they are proposing be added to the Zoning Code. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 11 19$4 PAGE 9 Mr. Aldrich stated that brings them to where they are now, He could perhaps go back to the City Council and get a second reading on Appendix E which is even more restrictive than is necessary in the City of Fridley. The reason they are looking at the Zoning Code as the place to carry this particular standard is because it is a rather broad spectrum ordinance that deals with the general health, safety, and welfare of the community and also sets standards in other areas of construction so, at least in his opinion, there is a nominal and coincidental link between building construction standards in the Zoning Code. Mr, Aldrich stated that after discussing this with sane other staff people in the City and Mr. Qureshi, City Manager. and in keeping with his own feelings that Appendix E is more restrictive than is necessary, they felt the best way was to put this in the Zoning Code, The procedure for Zoning Code amendments require that they be handled through the Planning Commission with a public hearing. Mr. Aldrich stated there are 2-3 areas that carry a lot of impact as far as he was concerned, One of the chief areas is that by sprinkling a building, you increase the safety factor for fire fighters markedly, reduce the risks for them, and that is a very important aspect. Mr. Aldrich stated another think that is equally important to th� community as a whole is that with the adoption of a requirement that builders and developers assume some of the burden of fire protection in tfieir own right as opposed to making it a public burden all the way, they can limit to a high degree the resource commitment of the canmunity, as far as providing fire protection. He would suggest he could probably get by with 1/8 of the fire department personnel he has now if he had nothing more to protect than single family residences. So, it does have an economic impact upon the comnunity as a whole and makes the job a lot safer for those who do it. Mr, Aldrich stated they feel that what they are proposing really strikes a happy medium. He fe]t the benefits to the com�unity as a whole far outweighed the disadvantages to the individual 6uilder. As fire chief, his primary role was to do what was in the best interests of the greatest number of peopie in the community. He stated Brooklyn Ce�ter and Plymouth are even more restrictive than the state and it has not hampered development in those twa communities. Ms. Gabel stated she did not feel the members of the Planning Comnission were knowledgeable enough to argue with what Mr, Aldrich was recommending. She stated she respected what he did. She had a lot of faith in his recormnendation, and if he felt this was in the best interests of the people of fridley� she was comfortable with that recommendation. Ms. Schnabel agreed and stated that with some of the new construction that is 9oing on like motels and hotels, she felt it was important to have something like Mr. Aldrich was proposing. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JAi�UARY 11, 1984 PAGE 10 Mr. Aldrich stated that if the members of the Plannin9 Cortmission ever had any questions, they were to feel free to cali him at the office. Ms. Schnabel thanked Mr. Aldrich for coming to the meeting and explaining this. It had been very interesting. Mr. Boardman reviewed the remaining recomnended changes to Chapter 2�5. He stated that all of the other changes were clean-up changes for better clarification. MOTIDN BY 1NR. OQUIST� SECYJNDED BY MH. KQ"7DRICK� TO CIASE TNE PUBLIC HEARING. [TppN A VOZCE VOTE� ALL VpTINC AYE, CXRZRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC NEARING CLOSED AT 10:26 P.lt. MOTION BY MR. Os?UIST � SECGWDED BY P42. GOOASPEED� TO RECI�MMEND TO CITY COUNCZL APPROVAL OF R PROPOSED ORDIT�IANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 205 OF TNE FRIDLEY CITY CODE ENTZTIED ^Z4ITING° BY ADDING SECTION Z05.048� FIRE PROTECTION REQUZR& MENTS� AND MAXINC SOME CFIANGES ZN SECTIPNS 205.044, 205.046, 205.073, 205.074, 205.086, 105.I2I, ?05.132� 205.1GI, ZO5.151, 205.Z61, 205.181 AND 205.182. • UPON A VOICE VC7TE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHASRWOINAIV SCXNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANZMOUSLY. 5. RECEIVE NOVEMBER 29 1983, ENERGY COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. OpUIST� SECLYJDED BY MR. XONDFtIQC� TO RECEIVE NDY. 29� 19B3� ENERGY COMMZSSZON MINUTES. UPON A VOICE VOTE�ALL VOTING AYE� CNAIRF70MAN SCNNABEL D£CLARED TNE MOTION CRRRIED UNAI9ZMOUSLY. 6. RECEIVE DECEMBER 1, 1983, HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSIOP� MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. GQ�ASPEED� SECDNDED BY J�t. OpUZST� TD RECEIVE�THE DEC. I� 1983� HUMAN RESOURCES COMMZSSION MINUTES. UPGW A VOSCE VOTE� ALL VOTIA'G AYE� CXAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJDURNMENT: MOTZON BY ffii. RONDRICK� SECONDED BY tqi. OpUIST � TO AAJOURN TTiE MEETING. UPON R VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTZNG AYE� CNAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE JAN. 11� 1984� PLANNING COMMISSILIV MEETZNG AA7GYJRNED AT 10; 45 p,1N, Respectful)y su itted, � �. ynh Sa a Recording Secretary � -.�.� �� C« ►+� • - :: n :; !iSlIORANDOlI Zp: PL�AIdPIIi� C.Tk4RISSICJN E'I2�1: JQtRY BOARII�iAN, CPPY Pi.ilI�II1F12 SIJBJDCP: P�'IEDTP 70 �IE RFDbUFI,OPf4S7P PRQJY7CP ARFA N0. 1 AA3£: FIDIdJARY 2� 1984 Please see attached a copy of the above noted Plan Amen�nent approved by the HI2A and sutxnitted to the City Council for apprwal. Under Chapter 462 of the Minnesota State Statutes such modifications to existing plans also need to be reviEwerl by the Planning Camnission for consistency to the Canprehensive Plan. �e werall intent of the amenc3nent is to place all those property that are detemined to need impetus for development, increase af anployment, promotion of certain public purposes and pranotion of certain objectives as specified in the amended Redevelopnent Plan into Project Area No. 1. By doing so, this allaas maxim� flexibility to the HRA with use of the general reserve systen. In zevi�aing the plan ar.�en�nents in conjunction with the Comprehensive Plan, we feel the amendment is specifically consistent with the followinq: Qia ter Oblectsve Pbli�y 1 1 2 1 2 1 1 3 4 1 4 2 3 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 3 5 4 2 It should also be noted that the proposed amen�nent is not inconsistent with aryy of the goals, objectives or policies as laid out in the Comprehensive Plan. I am attaching a resolution for your consideration for apprwal at the February 8, 1984 meeting. 'Ihis is the same resolution �ssed by the Planning Canmission in the initial establistunent of the Redevelognent Plans. JB/bd Attachment 3/0/19/5 �� :\I��I\. l�.V�V . �,\ RF`�'.�Q.iTPION ND. 1 - 1984 A R�SQ�VPION OF �iE PLANNING C�AILSSION OF TEiE CITY OF FRICB.EY, FITIDII� �IE FRID�,E,'Y HQJSING AND RIDEVII.OPMENT MTIfIORITY'S tK)DIFIID RIDEVII,OPMENT PLAN IS CONSISTENT WP1H �iE �[�RF�iFNS1VE DE,VIIAPf+�Ni' PLAN OF TfiE CITY OF FRIDi,E,'Y WHII2FAS, the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority has submitted the Modified Redevelog;�ent Plan to Redevelognent Project No. 1 to the Fridley Planning Cumnission as per Minnesota Statute, Chapter 462; and WHEREAS, the Fridley Planning Commission has reviewed the Modified Redevelopnent Plan to determine consistency of said plan to the Fcidley Canprehensive Develognent Plan. hT,�^7, `IHEREEORE, BE IT RESQ,VID BY THE PLANNING COM7�fISSION OF TE3E CITY OF FRIDLEY: TY�at the Nbdified Redevelopment Plan for Redevelopment Project No. 1 is consistent with the Comprehensive Development Plan to the City of Fzidley and the Conur,ission recc�;m�ends approval of the plan to the City Council. PASSID Ai�ID ADOPTID BY �iE PLANNING NhII�lI6SION OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 87H LIAY OF FFBRUARY, 1984. VIFtGI?:IA S(iltgSBfl� - Ci3A]RPERSOt�i ATIFST; SIDNEY C. II�A7AN - CITY (3�ERP 3/0/24/26 12 ROM �are HOUSING end REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY VE DIAE UBJECT Suggested Amendments to Redevelopment Housi Project Area 13 M E M OR A N D U M MEMO NO. 63'88 TO ACTION INF & Redevelopment Authority X Please see attached memo from Nasim Qureshi, City Manager, considering the City Councilsuggestion to expand the Redevelopment Project Area H1 as outlined on the included map. All of these properties are presently vacant properties and only one is not located in Shool District 16. By amending the district, the HRA is not capturing any increment, but merely allowing itself the flexibility to assist in development. Any additional tax increment districts would require additional public hearings. In any case we have had a request for assistance on Lot 1, Block 2, East Ranch Estates Second Addition from Mr. Bob Schroer (property owner) and Mr. Jerry Pascfie (6eveloper). We have reached a tentative agreement for your consideration in item �2 of the a9enda and if acceptable would have to amend the Redevelopment Project Area #1. I am including in your folder the necessary documents that are needed for your action if this amendment is something you want to consider. JLB/kh II� l MEMORANDUM G[TY O� FRIDL6Y 6Y31 UNIyEqSfTY AVE. N6. FRIOLEV� MN. 6SC32 16Ty5Tt�3457 MEHO TO FROM: SUBJECT �� 14 OFFICE OF TME CITY MANAGER NASIM M. DURESMI December 2, 1983 JERROLD BOARDMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDE�ELOPMENT AUTHORITY CITY MANAGER POSSIBLE INCLUSION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, EAST RANCE ESTATES SECOND ADDI7ION AND OTHER EMPTY COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES NDRTH OF RICE CREEK IN THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Mr. Bob Schroer, owner of Lot 1, Block 2, East Ranch Estates, which is in the southwest corner of University and 79th Avenue, approached the Councilman of the Ward, Ed Hamernik, to seek some assistance in develop- ment of the property. Councilman Hamernik, because of some serious soil problems with this property making it difficult to develop, suggested that some assistance be given by the Housin9 and Redevelopment Authority to this property. There was consensus on this issue by the City Council. There was also discussion that the vacant commercial/industrial property north of Rice Creek be included in the development district. 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I " _ - t..;, _�::� .._... -� .-._-- f- � — W'.�.H�l:� � a �irWTS � d FRIDLEY O �333 t,666 3 � 15 ei • � u• - �:r :� r:i:. � �� ' >• �•� :n � �'� : •. 1 .�- 1 11 �1:C :�1 ♦ 1 ,} ' I •• �1:1: •• i I �7S..TI{%E Qd�• RX.ICffi: 1. 2. ...• i�• �• ��, •� •,� v : r• iy� •�• •� � �• �•r �� Fridley's landscape is a direct physical expression of its living e�virornne�t. Residential, camercial, industrial and open space have often been arranged in a way that has created occasional scenes of disparity with elenents of incompatible objects. This general lack of unity is not uncommon in many communities, Attenpts are necessary to give coherance to the camnunity, provide unifiw tion among disp3rate elements, and enhance the visual quality of the �virorunent. T6e City stauld protect and enhance the visual qualities of its residential neic�borhoods. A. �e City should pra�vte preservation and rehabilitation, wheze possible, instead of clearance and redevelopment in order to retain the ciiacacter of neighborhoods. B. �e City shwld pro�ote a jouit effort of public iniQrwements and neighborhood rehabilitatim to reta.in the local identity ard im�e af neighborhoocls. � D. B. Tt�e City should encourage ner housing construction to be oo�etible vith neighbochoods in vhic� tbey aze located. �e City s6ould develop a sha�de tree p]anting pcogram to add year raud visual interest ard color to residential neigtibockaods. �e City should esoourage city wide private landscaping and site inpros�soPnts through public edx.ation. F. �e City should provide strict enforcement of litter, nuisance aDat�ent, and yard aaintes�ance ordinances supple�ented through public educatim. �e City shwld pro�ote o�mercial develo�t and redevelopment that has a.in;m.e vis�.tial ard pLysicall i�act on adjaoent residential azeas, vhile f�roving the visual quality of o�mercial azeae. A. ST�e City sLould pro�oke visuai inprav�ents such as landscaping, street furniture, etc., to add character and identity to oo�ercial azeas. 1-3 �6 ' _zw�r�i� ia.' i. �. ,�t...�, :.e.��.. -._ .. , .�_ .a. ..,,.�,,,�. �7 8. me City shwld �foroe all aspacts of the Eoning Code and Sign Ordinance to assure qualitp control in the desiqn of ner ao.��cial develofa�ait. C. �e City should crooperate ritb busin�ses 3n an effort to pro�ote oonsistenc.q and oc4atibility in building facade i�rove�ents and �r ��Y �i9� P�r� �e public improvaents in ocmmercial azeas. 3. �e City should ernourage i�cov�rnts to el�harioe the visual inage of incY�strial azeas ard re3�oe the i�s m adjac��t residential areas. A. The City s6ould continue to require buffer aones betreen + �lldl]Stildl 2tld rfSidE+sltial 3IEi3B. B. i'he City should encourage nev bevelop�e�t and design that is oo�atible vith existirg site oonditions and follovs ordinances oor�ernirg visual quality ard lar�ing requiremgtts. • 4. �e City shwld pco�ote the gotection and enhanc�ent of all scenic assets to the City includ'ug parks, open space, lakes, river, creeks and other natural areas. A. The City sbould ensure developeent does not have a significant ne9ative iiq�act m key so�ic vicvs vhile enoouragiug desig� vhicb pce.seives, erihanoes oc creates soenic via�s. B. �e City should iaQrove the soenic g�ality of sLorelards, through ce�oval of blighted structures and/or screening of nan�ade features. C. ffie City should disoairage utility crossings ard locate necessarp crossings vhere they bave tLe least visual impact on natural azeas. D. �e City sbould, �here feasible, allov ard identify public trails, soPnic motozr�ays ard soenic overlodcs along natural areas, B. 1Y�e City sbould allw selective vegetative pruning to increase visual contact rith nabural azeas. a�• • �• a�• r �: a�• . •n � � s•- > r � � r � � �s i r, �. �:r •� � � n the City's dsna3caphic and econanic character require constantly evaluate the best use of the land still �for develoFirtpnt or redevelopment. The City reco9nizes economic and enployment vitality is, for the most part, on ti�e stability of the business caivnunity. 1-4 �. «�:_ l, ibe City �ou1d aaintain fts econ�ic diversitp and strengtL vhile g�oouraqing ner eaona�ic graeth• A. �e Citp shoiild oor►tinue to attract and hold ca�patible grovth ittdustzies, busuiesses. ard �anufacturing. B. t'he Citp sbould intensifp future industrial and coamercfal develqa�t vhic� rill pcwide tbe City vith additional taz base and aQloyeent. C. The City should plan for �edi� and high densitp residential develop�ent ia those areas co�patible for a rell balanced eeployment foroe. � D. ihe City should coopera�l vith oajor land ovners in the � redevelo�a�t p¢ crmoPrcial atYi i�stiial PropertY• ' L/ �- /' , X B. The City should plan for tLe develop�ent of underutilise�'f ipsir3��rtFial grg�. � - 2. 1l�e City should assist businesses to upgrade oc�nercial azd industrial areas. !l. SY�e City should sbudy its strip �+p*cial areas ior the purpose of i�xwing theit fiux:tim a�d effici�c.y. B. The City sbould continue to pro�ote revitalization of its oo�nercial arYi ir�strial azeas through effocts like the Center City Project. TIVE �IItEE• � I• v� � • } Y.• lY 1 •:• • 7� • 'r •:• I �•d • Y 1 �� • i:• '��' !� ti I} i There is a growin9 realization of the consequences that mankind faces if he does not stop the practices that have altered so much of the envirorunent. Fridley recognizes the importance of using rasources wisely and properly mar�a9in9 land resources. Piecemeal urbanization has in the past been insensitive to existing �vizorunental conditions. The City stiould manage new development and reduce past development impacts on land resources in our envirorunent. � 1-5 � �� 19 S I �� 1;J Tbe City should Pro�ote ezpansion or develo�ent that respects the �tural �viraaient- 11. �e Gity shou]d Protect a[�d �er�a9� ��'uor�entally sensitive ueas. B. �e City should Ermit on1Y c�o�F'atible uses in undeveloped areas alotg the Mit�sissi�pi River. Z, '1'be City sbould pto�ote develop�ent in accocdance vith ezisting . envirotaa�tal oonditians af the site. �. '�IC Cl� St10U� �infain �L�O� SYail�tdS hclLj aPSl�j1 CL1tEI13 to prevent impropei site desigi or •s� of J�and ard resauoes- a � �lh, �,� �t�we to enforce zo�wig code re9ulations tbat oontrol site develofaat�. 3. 7i�e City should �adifY �itY wide desicp oontrols vithin the wnin4 cude and special design controls applied an specific areas vhece such oontrols � se�e as a spacial ard substantial Public interest: : �� Citp is involved in ]anci asse�bly and disposition pcooetc s,.j s �� protecting ard reu�foccing public ard private e�ndlture fot Y181331 111��COV�s � �prCld� dL6d[i. • f�� protectiryg and reu�forcirg public and private e�iture for vis�al improva��ts �ear scenic azeas. !� ' Public e�ditures fot visual iapcovements in e:cess of the minim�m tequiraents foc ezistin9 oz Pto9r� P`�lic facilities should be focusea m specific ptojeet azeas: : �eZe ax� eYpenditures are necessacy to �igitate tbe advecse visual i�acts of the public facilities on the sucrounding pel�'�O1110Oa. • In co�ercial centecs vhere such expenditures can Ieverage �stankiai �o►mts of private fiu�dinq ard suPPort foi additional i�q�av�ts in the imrediate dre3. * por ��ni� 3evelq�t, aid visual enhancement of parkland, trails and key soenic aseas. 1-6 ae,�crive ra�e: � PQ.ICIBS: 1. 2. zo ..� ..� �;:��: �. .� �.�- ��.�:_�: � �;:�I Econanic prosperity is extrenely impo tant to any community. However, the imFacts of development on oQle and land resources must be considered. It is possible o have a quality living envirorunent and econcmic pzosperity., zopziate combinations of 1ard use can provide this type of ironment. Bowever, it is extrenely�iffiwlt to provide this � izonm�t in developed areas as compafed to undeveloped ateas. In developed aceas such as Fridley� efforts should be directed towarcis reducing the im�ect of incpnpetible land uses. �e Citp should enoauage a�pcopriate transitions betveen �ajor land �se areas. 7t�e Citp shwld strive for Iand use oo�binations that create guality living enviror�ts ard respec.t the natural enviror�ent. 1i1, The City s6ould see that blfghted areas, probla azeas or o�olete I.ar�d uses are cemved or phased out wei a period of years. B. llized land uses should only be pecmitted r6ere such uses a�e cc�atible vith each other ard the em.iraraa►t. 3. Rl�e City shwld strive foc a rell balanced lard use sYsta- F� E•?� �e City sbould take a'vholeistic' approach to co�rehensive P]aivun9 and. rd� ea�ro pr�t land uae. Rl�e City shou].d use a reighborhood apgroaci� for detailed planning ard analysis. 4. The City should continue to eaamine its present lands not zoned resid�tial to derP•,o,� the feasibility of �king saoe of those lands available for housi:g. 5. �e City shwld P�inP tbe feasibility of increasing densities in sme ta�developed residential azeas. 1-7 r 2. 3. � i?ie Citp staula Pro�°te oonservation t�9�� LrxLSin9 st�• 7be CitY s�ould P�°�e ��m efforts on up-to-date �et�nds for enei9Y relatea Da�e i�¢�s• it�e City shail,d strengt� its eiforts to pcavide sir3/o= pro�ote incentives for energy selated housing �C°o'aasts. �e CitY sLwla °ontu� �lae a� syst�atic enfocoe�t of tbe City's 'Bousin9 Mau't� r'0�� to i� the rate of ��ny deteriocatian. Ncos-�y N��.,�"a,�_E �c��t y�,�e aode sboul3 be esamined to determine if mandatory j� �� faaily units at the time of sale is i �apriate. increased efforts for energy 21 �e ��te�ce of its ezistiuy� � B. � �p; (taii OC�iS'1�D[�'I� (�iSTid7L17L27 � 1�T1'iQ?�L �`SIt� D�RS 10 !�T Q� �'�F�6 � '19E RFSIDBIIS• It is projected that Fridley will need a substantial number of additio�l housiix3 units by 1490. Howeverr Wlss blestoemeet the zoned land neaZ1Y 97$ developed, it will be imPo ' housing denand with traditiona�osr�g�la n�onstanttor increaseaas for home a.meZShig is likely � n�n,becs of the "post-wac babY boa�' continue to reach adulthood. In addition, increasing eneigy costs in a time of declining sesouzces may require a shift Stanithe� n� ssarylifltherefislto unit. Plternative housing tYPe be moze intensive use of available land and an option for home �ownecship. �e �onstzuction of ns�imu�lt �ethelcirculationlof therhousing housing situation by stock. Construction of new, multiple unLOVidingnonelanditwo � larger housing units for family use by p person households• Moreover, develognPnts such as ta.mhouses and �ndpniniiuns will give people a chance to be hameowi'ers. POIdCTffi� 1, The City should stimulate ih�e � jt�i:on of multi-unit Loasing for both o�et °�P � Construction oi multi-�le �� s�g sL�oi l�� t densities vhic� ace c� g, Pev m�lti-wzit �ities sucb azea�. �o��ts s�oul,d have adequate access to � op�l Spece� gzeen areas and sLopping 3-4 � C, iLe design of �ulti-unit ProJec�s sb°uld ensure the tions of the security oi its residents. (Recoamenda, . �i� �� kl�• sLould be utilized toratd crime Pcev�t�m•) D. ?he City si�ould use la� vrit�, wLere it iscin the districts a� athet local Ko4r m o� �1tiPle public 3,ntecest. tA P��+� nar oonstrncti ►nit housin9- � � � t of ne+r tovnDouses Z• � �� r� � �l�n 1 of detached and condoaini� to supplement the supp y su�gl�fanilY �asits. �, �e City sha�ld reviev its pc�t ]atd use to determine � mLe �,�7 �p�la be �ade available foi zesidential Lousin9• B. �e City s6ould allw petitians foc tesidential rezonin9 of industiral and co�meLCial properties that are adjacent to pack land and other residential neighbottiood�. C� T�r��i� i� �� f�aot�tbe develop�ent of p, The City should periodically revi� its residential yoniig ordinanaes in order to oonsider n�+ appio�' to housin9 Prablas. ^ �ie City SLould Ps�P �ative tYPes of t�ousin9. _ , ]►, The City sbould enco�cage th to serveupeople with - convezsion of existing housing�� foL the elderly special s+ee3s s�h as oon9 e9a a�d haLSU►g for the phYsically handiczPPed• g� �e (:ity should encourage forms of ener9y Pi�'�lon ard conservation in all ne++ construction and conversion activities. �7�GTIVE 9�: (HQ�L HOOSII� O�EOHIU� �7E HppS7I� P'Odt Aii, PRIDIl� 1iF5ID�s �I� aF BfASf�D �� 6ITI�N� ]1GE OR liACE Disciimination in regard to housing is against the law. rtuni y Y should oontinue to enfocoe the laws of equal ho�sin9 oPP° 3-5 � B. � h D. She Citp s6onld sake effocts to zeduce ttaffic genecated noise in ceside�tial neigl�bortnods. 7l�e City should reviev access of through tcaffic to resi�nr;a� reighbortriads. - �e City should prmte traffic safetp in residential neighbork�oads. �e City should continue the residentinl street visual inP'tav�t F�ogram- n � _�e City should revic� traffic vol�aes in recreational and � �` a�viror�rtally se�sitive aieas. .:;•4/p • �� •�:i• s � • s ia r.• e�� . � o-• •:� Fridley, because of it's excellent acoess to other areas, is an ideal location for businesses and industry. The highway system and railways provide for efficient movement of goods and services. HoWever, the adverse effects of moving goods and services must be minimized in residential neighborhoods. This will insure a viable social and residentially sound City. Et71.TQPS: 1. 2. 3: 7}�e City should oontinue to develop good access routes foc ttur.Ic use to .inim;9p eifects m residential neighborhoods and to see tbat ttvcking nee3s aze �e�t. �e City stiould continue to encourage the development of freight sLipping facilities near pe�ipheral a�tecial interch�rges and rail facilities. �e City stseet classification syst� should be consistent � vith the fiuictia�al classification systau as detetmined by the tr000ii�� Devel� �i . � �� 23 � CITY OF FRIDLEV HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 5, 1984 CALL TO OR�ER: Chairperson Goodspeed called the January 5, 1984, Human Resources Comnission meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Brian Goodspeed, Bob Minton, Peter Treuenfels Menbers Absent: Mary van Dan, Barbara Kocher Others Present: Bill Hunt, Administrative Assistant APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 1, 1983, HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION BY MR, TREUENFELS� SECONDED BY MX. MINTOIJ� TO APPROVE THE DEC. I� Z983� HU13AN RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN, UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CNRIRPERSON GOOASPEED DECLARED THE MOTZON CRRRSED UNANZMOUSLY. 1. OLD BUSINESS: a. 1984 6uidelines for Applications for funding for Social Services Mr. Goodspeed stated that at the last Human Resources Commission meeting, the Commissioners had agreed that the letter should only be sent to those organizations that have received funding in the past. He stated that the last Planning Commission meeting in December, the Planning Commission members fe7t the letter should be sent to a71 the organizations that have a lied for fundin before. (A list of those organizations was included in the agenda packet. Mr. Goodspeed stated the Planning Commission did like the idea of the organizations having to request the guidelines before receiving them. He stated the Planning Comnission had approved the �uidelines with a couple of minor changes. Mr. Hunt stated he had already received one proposal dated Qec. 3l, 1983, from the Fridley Senior Citizen Center. Mr. Treuenfe7s stated one tfiing that was missing in the Senior Citizen Center's proposal was how their request fit in with the HUD require- _ ments. He stated a copy of the guidelines should be sent to the Fridley Senior Citizen Center. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 5 1984 PRGE 2 Mr. Goodspeed stated that at the March meeting, the Commission will be reviewing and discussing the prop�sals and making recomnenda- tions for funding ta the City Council. Mr. Nunt stated the Comnissioners had received in their agenda packet a couple of inemos regarding FY 1984 CDBG funds, along with the Anoka County 7984 CDBG Work Schedule. He stated the CDBG funds the Commission has been working with are 1983 funds; however, they now have �o start work on recommendations for the 1984 CDBG funds which will be distributed in this caiendar year. A joint meeting wi11 be heTd with the Community Development Canmission on Tuesday, January 10, in order to discuss project suggestions for the 1984 funds. Mr. Hunt stated Mr. Treuenfels had some questions in Section 570.207, "Ineligibie Activities", in the HUD regulations, regarding the prohibition of monies and wages for the purchase of equipment, construction equip- ment, furnishings and personal property, operating and maintenance expenses. He stated he had discussed this with Mr. Boardman and, accord- ing to Mr. Boardman, tfiis does not apply to human service grants. Mr. Hunt stated Mr. Treuenfels had also raised the question of discrimi- nation with regard to sex and how that applied to The Alexandra House. Mr. Boardman had felt it did not apply because The Alexandra House is a charitable organization for battered spouses, both male and female, and that chi7dren are accepted, both male and female. Mr. Treuenfels stated this brought to mind two other organizations-- the Senior Well Clinic and the Fridley Senior Citizen Center. Is there discrimination on account of age? The Senior Well Clinic could probably fall under the category of a charitable organization; however, the Senior Citizen Center is really more recreational than charitable. By implication, it is for senior citizens only, and he did not know if they would actually exclude younger people. Mr. Minton stated that is a problem with socia7 service programs that have a certain target population; however, he had never heard of this kind of thing being discriminatory. For example, he had never heard of any United Way organization having a complaint lodged against any program. Mr. Treuenfels stated the problem would arise only if someone made a complaint, Mr. Minton asked how other organizations, other than those organizations that have applied for funding in the past, would know that CDBG funds were available, Mr. Hunt stated he would send a press release to the Fridley Sun. HUt4AN RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 5 1984 PAGE 3 Mr. Minton stated it could also be announced on the city cable TV channel. b. Proclamation on Decade of Disabled Persons/Liaison Designation form Mr. Hunt stated a proclamation on the Decade of Disabled Persons was made by Mayor Nee on April 18, 1983. Ne stated the Commission had recortmended to the City Council that Barbara Terpstra and Lyn� Boergerhoff be designated liaisons between the City of Fridley and the National Organization on Disability. He stated both Ms. Terpstra and Mr. Boergerhoff were designated co-chairpersons by Mayor Nee on Dec. 19, 1983. MOTSON BY MR. MINTON, SECONDED BY MR. TRE LZTY FOR THE NRNDICAPPED UPON A VOZCE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GOODSPEED DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANSMOUSLY. c. Volunteerism Mr. Minton stated he had ta7ked to Jane Greene, who is in charge of volunteers at Unity Nospitai, and Carolyn iverson from Anoka County to make sure a volunteer recognition program would work into their plans. He stated he has also talked to the person in charge of the volunteer recognition program in Edina. Apparently, at first, there was a dinner along with the awards, but that didn't work out very well so it was changed to a"wine and cheese" type of program and Mayor's awards are given out to volunteers. Mr, Minton stated he had a kit of materials put together for this purpose by the Volunteer Action Center in St. Paul, He stated it was his idea to establish a small committee that would work up a plan for a volunteer recognition week in early May. Mr. Hunt suggested Mr, Minton contact Siah St. Clair, City Naturalist, and Connie McMillion, Parks & Recreation Dept „ and the Fridley Chamber of Canmerce in looking for people to serve on the cortmittee. MOTION BY MR. TREUENFEIS� SECONDED BY MR. MINTON� TXAT THE HUMAN RESOURC6S GS�MMISSION WELCOME'S AND ENCOURAGES THE f'ORMATIQN OF A COMMITTEE TO RECOGNI2E VOLUNTEERS IN TXE CITY OF FRZDLEY, UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTZNG AYE, CHRZRPERSON GOOASPEED DECLARED TNE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMO(JSLY. CITY OF FRIDLEY SPECIAL PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JANURRY 9, 1984 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Kondrick called the Special Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of January 4, 1984, to order at 7:41 p,m. ROLL CALL: Menbers Present: Dave Kondrick, Mary Schreiner� Dick Young, Da� Allen Menbers Absent: Jan Seeger Others Present: Charles Boudreau, Parks & Recreation Director Jack Kirk, Recreation Supervisor 1. Policy - Ice Locations (Dick Young) The Comnission members reviewed and discussed the policy o� ice locations prepared by Dick Young, making recommendations for changes. Mr. Kondrick thanked Mr. Young for doing a fine job in putting this policy together. 2. Policy - Comnunity Park Dr, Boudreau stated this item was discussed at the Nov. 21 meeting;however, there were only three Commission members present, and he felt any action on this policy should be made with a full cortgnission. He thought it would be beneficial to discuss this at a special meeting before making any final d'ecisions at the regular Jan. 23rd meeting. Dr. Boudreau stated that at the last meeting, they had discussed having two tournaments a month during May, June, July, and August, totalling eight tournaments. This would leave the fields open for Fridley residents at least half the weekends during the sumner and would also leave alternate weekends for rain-outs. They would try not to have any tournaments back to back. The Comnissioners were in agreement with having two tournaments per month, June - August, totalling eight tournaments. Dr. Boudreau stated that at the last meeting, they discussed charging non- profit organizations a fee of $600 and profit-making organizations a fee of $1,000 per tournament. SPECIAL PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 9 1984 PA6E 2 Mr, Young stated he did not feel those fees were out of line. Dr. Boudreau stated the Parks & Recreation Department is looking at running the concessions for one year to get a feel for how it is going to operate, Mr. Young stated that, in the past, organizations were required to pay a $100 clean-up deposit which was refundable after the grounds were cleaned up. He stated fie would be concerned about the visible looks of the grounds after a tournament is over. Ms. Schreiner stated she was also concerned about clean-up. Mr. Kondrick stated he thought an organization should have to pay a$100 clean-up deposit up-front in addition to the $600 and $1,000 fee. The Commissioners were in agreement with a�700 up-front ciean-up deposit to both non-profit and profit organizations, in addition to the tournament fee, to be refun�ed after satisfactory clean-up of the grounds. Mr. Young stated he felt clean-up should be done within 24 hrs. after the tournament. Mr. Kirk stated he would draft a letter of understanding and in it he would state that this was a refundable clean-up deposit only, but yet the organi- zations are to understand that they are responsible for the proper care and clean-up of the facility. An organization wili also be responsible for any unnecessary damage, and if the damage is not repaired or the facility is not cieaned up, the organization will forfeit its chance to return the following year. Dr. Boudreau stated the Commission also discussed a deadline of Feb. 1 for requests from non-profit organizations, with the decision to be made by the Commission at their February meeting, and a deadline of March 1 for requests from other organizations, with the decision to be made by the Commission at their P1arch meeting. These requests would be on a first-come, first-serve basis. These cut-off dates will have to be established at the Jan. 23rd meeting. Mr, Young stated he would like to see them set March 7 and April 1 as the deadline dates for this yeer on]y, since this is the first year of operation. Mr. Allen asked if they should specify no outside groups (outside Fridley) at all or should they accept an outside group if there is an available opening? Ms. Schreiner stated she feit they should accept outside groups on a first- come, first-serve basis if there are availabie openings. Dr. Boudreau stated he would say "no" to any outside groups, because the facility was built and is being maintained by the City of Fridley for the residents of the City of Fridley. 1f, for any reason� they filled only 7 of the 8 avai)able openings, then that is all they should fill. SPECIAL PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIQN MEETItdG, JANUARY 9 1984 PAGE 3 The Comnissioners agreed that was probably tfie way it should 6e. Mr. Kirk stated the City will loan any non-power equipment (hand drag, rakes, etc.). This would be included in the 5600 fee. If an organization wanted to use any af the City's power equipment, the organization would either have to get a city employee to donate time to run the equipment or the organiza- tion would have to hire the city employee at the regular hourly rate. In tfiis way, the City is not loaning out city equipment without a city employee being responsible for it. Mr. Kirk stated if additional fields are involved (Locke or Commons), the Commission needs to set some kind of per game/per day fee. Mr. Allen stated they should be very careful about taking more ballfields away from the general public now that there is a_community park. Dr, Boudreau stated he would recormnend $25 per hour per field for additional fields. That fee was in keeping with what some of the other communities are charging. Mr. Kondrick stated he thought it should be understood that the City is trying to discourage the use af any other fields in other parks. Ms. Schreiner asked what kind of priorities are they going to have for returning teams? Mr. Kirk stated they may want to say that returning groups would have priority for their weekend. If a group wants to switch its weekend, it would have priority over a new group but could not bump some other group. Mr. Kirk stated he would out together an outline for suggested tournar�nt procedures and would have that information for the next meeting. 3. Policy - Hockey Association of Fridley Support Dr. Boudreau stated that the HAF has not yet made a formal written request to the Parks & Recreation Comnission as they were requested to do. Mr, Mike Pawlyshyn, President of the HAF, was invited to this meeting, but he said he would be at tfie January 23rd regular Comnission meeting, Dr. Boudreau stated that, historically, what the City has given the HAF is 18 hrs. of ice time. That is 12 hrs, of ice time for house league play-offs and & hrs, of ice time for broomball play-offs. This year� as far as he can ascertain, the HAF does not even have a house league because there are not enough teams. Mr. Kirk stated that, in addition to ice time, the City has paid for the officials. In turn, the HAF returns $2/registrant back to the City. SPECIAL PARKS & RECREATION C6MI�tIS5I0F1 MEETING JANUARY 9 1984 PAGE 4 Mr. Young stated that at the Nov. 21st meeting, it was suggested by Staff that the City pay the HAF "x" amount of dollars per participant, and the NAF could use that money for whatever it wanted, Dr. Boudreau stated they still think that is a viable suggestion. Based on the figures Mr. Kirk had collected, they are suggesting it should be done for all the sports groups. not just for the HAF, They are suggesting the Lity supplement ihe HAF. the FYSA, etc., up to $3-4 per participant in the program. The organization verifies the registration, it gets the money, and the City does not become involved in how that money is spent, The City would then not pay for officials, buy ice time or equipment; however, the City wou7d continue to maintain the fields. The Commission members agreed that a per participant fee was a very good idea. Mr. Kondrick stated this should be discussed further at the February 13 meeting. Dr. Boudreau stated he would inforri the FYSA that this idea was going to be discussed and invite tfiem to the February meeting. Mr, Kirk stated it would be helpful if one Commission mem6er would be willing to work with him on coming up with a proposai that would be fair. Mr. Kondrick stated he would volunteer to work with Mr, Kirk on a proposal for a participant fee. ADJ011RNMENT: MOTZON BY M5. SCHREIN£R� SECONDED BY l�i. ALLEN� TO AAlOUl2N THE MEETINC. UPON A VOiCS VOTE� ALL VOTINC AYE� CHASRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE JAN. 9� 1984� SPECIAL PARKS 6 RECREfiTIQN COMMISSIDN MEETING RA70URNED RT 20:15 P.M. Respectfully s mttted. �� irt4. Lynr�e Saba Recording Secretary CITY OF FRIDLEY JOINT MEETING 0� COMMUNITY DEUELOPMENT COMMISSION & HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION JANUARY 10, 1983 The meetiny convened informally at 7:35 p.m. Cormunity DeveloDment Cortenission: Members Present: Ken Vos, A1 Gabel Members Absent: LeRoy Oquist, Carol Fassett, Louis Schmidt Nunan Resources Commission: Menbers Present: Peter Treuenfels, Bob Minton Members Absent: Brian Goodspeed, Mary van Dan, Barbara Kocfier Others Present: Jerrold Boardman, City Planner Bill Hunt, Administrative Assistant Mark Burch, Asst. Public Works Director 1. 1984 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SLOCK GRANT MONIES: Mr. Boardman stated that ever;� year ttiey gc through the same process with Coranunity Development Block Grant monies. It takes about six months to 90 through the process before tiie funds are actually available to the City. He stated Moka County has now been approved for a 3-year funding cycle with the federal government. Each of the years before this, it was on a year-to-year basis, because Anoka County was on the borderline of 200,000 ponulation, When the 1980 census came through, Anoka County was at 196,000, so they went through special legislation each of the last three years to get the federal government to give Anoka County block grants. Now, the estimates for Anoka County are over 200,000, so this year they are just starting on a 3-year program. Mr, Boardman stated the amount of CDBG monies has been going down yearly. They started out with $280,000. For this year (1984), it 9s down to $728,000 for Fridley's share. They are 7ooking at about $128,000 for each of the three years ($384,231 for three years). This $128,000 is based on the HUD formulas for allocation of funds to Anoka County; it is based on poverty, housing stock, and population. Mr. Boardman stated he thought it was important to start looking at a possibie three-year plan. There are going to be some projects that will be on a project-by-project basis or year-by-year, and they will have to look at it that way too. JOIPdT t4EETING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CaMMISSION AND HUfiAN RESOURCES COMMISSION JANUARY 10 1984 PA6E 2 Mr. Boardman stated he went through the HUD regulations and sent out a memo to all the department heads to go through the regulations. With the feedback from the department heads and his understanding of the HUD regulations, he put together a list of potential projects he felt would satisfy the criteria and where there has been an indication of some need in the past. One problem is there is really no definitive need analysis in the City as to what is needed or not needed, so that year after year, they end up coming up with a list of projects, prioritizing that list with recommendations to the City Council, and letting the City Council select the projects. Mr. Boardman stated they have to take into consideration that these monies are not going to be around much longer, and how are they going to make the most use of these funds? By far, the best way of doing it is by having programs where money is loaned out with a payback type of situation, so the money is continually recycled, The real problem they get into with those kinds of situations is the amount of staff time that is involved with the recycling. It is far easier to go with a grant program. Mr. Boardman stated some of the restrictions they run into are with the block grant program itself. They have to show the benefit to 1Lw and moderate income persons. Most of the time a loan program is not a workabie program with Tow and moderate income, because by giving out loans and having those loans paid back, a lot of the people receiving the loans cannot even afford to pay back the loans on their limited income. So, the type of programs to get involved in with the payback situation is more with the economic develop- ment type of programs--those programs where you give monies to a company to get that company to locate in the community so the company can provide low and moderate income jobs. Then, there is a payback. Mr, Boardman stated Coon Rapids is working that program. 7hey have put together several industries in which those industries are providing jobs and job opportunities to low and moderate income people. Again, it takes a lot of work and a lot of effort to channel that money into industrial development, Coon Rapids has an Economic Development Corporation. The monies go to the corporation, and the corporation is a continuously working body in this area. Mr. Minton asked what the general purpose was for CDBG funds. Mr. Boardman stated all CDB6 funds have to be used for three purposes: (1) principle benefit to low and moderate income--generally defined as 50% benefit; (2j elimination of sium and blight. All of the City's redevelopment projects fall within this category; (3) emergency. Mr. BoarMan stated that under the regulations, HUD has increased the human service ability from i0% (last year) to 15% so this should be looked at for CDBG funds. He stated that under the human service grants, those funds can be used for salaries and other capitol:costs , for human service-type activities. JOINT MEETING OF COMMUNITY DEVELQPMENT COMMISSION AND NUM/IN RESOURLES CONA1ISSION, JANUARY 10 1984 PAGE 3 Mr. Boardman stated that over the last couple of years, a few of the comnunities within the Technical Advisory Committee to Anoka County on block grants have been pushing for off-the-top monies for human services. county-wide, rather than having the human service organizations go from city to city seeking funding. In other words, there would be a certain percentage that would be taken off the top of the block grant before it is allocated down to the comnunities. Anoka County takes monies off the top for (1) economic development (for those things that are county-wide for promotion of economic development); (2) administration of all block grants; (3) housing rehab. The reason for that is because housing rehab is a need that is county-wide. Mr. Boardman stated about 60% of the communities were not interested in the program. Some of the larger communities--Coon Rapids, Fridley, and Blaine--were interested, The County does not want to do it that way, because it does not want to get involved in ranking the human service requests. So, again this year, it will be up to the communities to decide if they want to allocate funds to human services similar to what was done last year for tf�e 1983 funds. Mr. 8oardman stated they would go through the list of po*ential'CDBG projects item by item. 7. 15% to Human Service Grants -$19,211 Mr. Boardman felt it was very important to look at where the human service needs are and how they can supply those needs. 2. Center City Projects a. Signs d, 4-corner plaza area b. Fire Hall relocation e, road improvements c. Police parking/ptaza structure f, other general landscape/ public improvements (underground power) Mr. Boardman stated one of the things the City has been cormnitted to in the past and will continue to be comnitted to is the issue of redevelopment. Redevelopment is a very good area to put block grants, because it does meet a need, There has been a lot of dis- cussion in the past of why block grants are used when there are tax increments. Tax increment monies are not necessarily all of the sources of funds that are needed in this type of development. The City of fridley nay have to come:ip with some dollars at some point in time. JOINT FIEETING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEMT COMMISSIOM ANll HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION, JANUARY 10 1984 PAGE 4 Mr. Boardman stated any of the activities such as stop signs, public improvements, that are city improvements that are within the redevelopment district, may be a possible channeling of some CDBG monies. One thing they have looked at is some major road improvements as far as the Mississippi St, intersection. They are also looking at making a commitment in the area for underground power. 3. Multiple Housing rehab/energy Mr. Boardman stated there is major energy legislation going on with the State Energy Agency. If those rules or regulations go into effect, all apartments wil7 have to meet certain standards for energy improvements within a year's period of time. There are some hefty penalties that go along with that. They may want to look at the possibility of providing some rehab loan monies, but, again, they have to show the benefit to low and moderate income and he was not sure if that justification was there or not. • 4. Any project benefitting designated low income neighborhoods (park project, street improvements, etc.) Mr. Boardman stated there are three areas in the City that are classified as low and moderate income areas. The test of the law, 50� to low and moderate income, is there, so they could do almost any project in those three areas. 5, Architectural barrier removal (handicap trail at Nature Center) Mr. Boardman stated one of the projects suggested last year was a loan to churches and other organizations for improvements for handi- cap accessibility. The response was very negative; therefore, in order to set up that kind of program, it would take such a massive educational process they felt it was not worthwhile to go into it, They did, however, put monies into the 504 improvements that were suggested by Julee Quarve-Peterson in the study she did for the City. They are working right now on putting together a package for going out for bids for curb cuts, improvemertts to City Ha]1, and pub7ic facilities such as the liquor store. Mr. Boardman stated they are looking at the possibility of a handi- cap trai7 at Springbrook Nature Center. That would cost around $45-50,000. JOINT �4EETING OF COt4MUI�ITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AtJD HUMAN RESOURCES CO�dISSION MEETIN6, JANUARY 10, 7984 PAGE 5 6. Single family rehab Mr. Boardman stated this is a good back-up program should another project fa11 through for some reason, 7. Economic development - low interest loan program Mr. Boardman stated this is sanething Coon Rapids is doing. It is a very difficult project to accanptish. 8. Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) - thrift shop Mr. Boardman stated the Association for Retarded Litizens is looking at the possibility of some start-up monies to open a thrift shop, which would provide employment for retarded citizens and elderly citizens to work. repair, and setl items that are donated, similar to Good Wi71. He thought it was a very exciting program, Whether it should go as a program by itself or whether it should be some- thing under human service grants was something that needed to be discussed. .. 9. Senior housing roll-over study Mr. Boardman stated one of the problems some of the comnunities have had and what Fridley is also starting to have is what to do with "empty nesters". One of the ways of handling it is through "roll-over housing". The roll-over housing is essentially finding a developer who will build a condo/townhouse development-type project and will byy the elderly person's single family home> and will put that money in as equity into the units of condo/townhouse. The developer that sells the single family to first-time home buyers who are eligible for a low-interest mort9age. The City, through the Housing S Redevelopment Authority, provides mortgage take-out money at a low interest loan for 1ow and moderate income first-time home buyers. It is a very interesting concept. Brooklyn Park has done it successfully. However, before they would want to get into any kind of program, they would want to do an analysis or study on the kind of housing situation in Fridley. He thought the study would cost aroung %5,000 to $7,000. 10. Riverview Heights acquisition Mr. Boardman stated the City Council has allocated $115,000 of the last CDBG monies for Riverview Heights acquisition. They are combinjng tha2 with LAWCAfl funds. so there is a$165,000 project and they will be acquiring three of the seven homes in that lower area south of 79th Street. That will give the City the amount of park and recreation land needed to satisfy the LAWCON requirment, and it will take out the worst houses in that area a�d provide benefit so some of the homeowners located there. JOINT MEETING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CQHMISSION AMD HUMAN RESDURCES COMMI55ION MEETIN6, JANUARY 70 1984 PAGE 6 . Mr. Boardman stated the following are some suggestions for projects made by John Fiora: 1. A soil investigation study in the North Area. One of the things Mr, Flora is looking for with this study is to find where the worst areas of peat are so they can analyze them as far as drainage and develop some kind of a drainage plan. 2. Senior transportation plan. Mr. Boardman stated he thought this might De something that would fall under human service funding. 3. Public Works emergency cortmunicatian system--a radio conmunitation system for emergencies like tornadoes, etc. Mr. Boardman stated he did not know if this was an eligible activity for CDBG funds. 4. Mississippi River Bank protection on RiVerview Terrace Mr. Treuenfels stated he had always thought of ti�: Fridley Fire Ha17 as being marveiousiy iocated right in the center of the comnunity in a nic�e modern building. Why would they want to relocate? Mr. Boardman stated there is a question raised by the Fire Department about access in an out of the fire hall. W�th the Center City project, as they increase the density in an around City Ha11, develop north of City Hall, develop across University, and put rtare traffic into the area, it is suggested this upsets response time for the Fire Department. One of the things they have to look at is what is the best fire ha11 location, qiven the circumstances that there is a comnitment to develop Center City. One of those alternatives may be relocating the fire hall into an area where it has better access. Mr. Boardman stated if they get involved with some of the Center City projects, they will probably want to do sane kind of a three-year projection on costs. Mr. Minton stated he thought it made sense to look at a 3-year plan. Mr. Minton stated that, referring to Item #�8. the ARC thrift shop, he wouid not be in favor of that for CDBG monies. What ihey are really talking about is venture capital. The City would want them to have a business plan. If it is a good risk for ARC, there are little or no-interest loans non-profit groups can get for venture capitai. He stated they should let them do it on a business basis. Mr. Boardman stated this would not preclude ARC from applying for human service funding. JOINT MEETING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION, JANUARY 10 1984 PAGE 7 Mr. Minton stated he thought the senior housing roll-over study sounded interesting. Mr. Treuenfels stated it seemed the Comnission members present at this meeting had shown an interest in the following projects: (not prioritized) 1. 15� to human service grants 2. Center City projects 3. Housing rehab/energy (as a back-up project} 4. Single family rehab (as a back-up project) 5. Senior housing roll-over study Mr. Treuenfels stated he would put a high priority on the 15% going for human service grants. Mr. Minton stated that if the senior housing roll-over study could be done rather economically (between $5-10,000), he would also give that a high priority, As far as the projects within the Center City, he would go with whatever was feasible, with re5ab as back-up projects. Mr. Treuenfels stated that as far as the underground power project in the Center City area, maybe some of the other projects should be looked at first. Mr. Boardman stated there has to be some flexibility as far as what projects are available at the time. One of the things they definitety want to start looking at, if they are going to start putting some money into the Center City project, is to put together some type of 3-year program. Mr, Minton stated if they are going to use block grant funds in the Center City Qroject, he would like to see the maximum creative usage of the tax increment financing and maximum leverage on the part of the block grant funds. Mr. Boardman agreed. He stated they should look at all the items 7isted under the Center City project as 3-year programs. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned informally at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ynn a a Recording Secretary CITY OF FRIDLEY I�OUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING JANUARY 12, 1984 CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairperson Prieditis called the January 12, 1984, Charter Commission meeting to order at 7:42 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Elmars Prieditis, Carolyn Svendsen, Duane Prairie, Walter Rasmussen Members Absent: Larry Commers Others Present: Jerrold Boardman, City Pla�ner 5id Inman, Finance Director Dave Newman, City Attorney Jerry Paschke, 7270 University Ave. N.E. Mark Haggerty Wally Rasmussen, 7806 Alden Way APPROVAL OF NOVEM6ER 10, 1983 HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES: MOTION BY MR, RAS1dDSSEN� SECOt7DED BY DfR, PRAZRIE, TO APPROVE THE NOV. 10� 2983, XOUSING 6 REDEVELOPP�NT AUTHORITY MINUTES. Mr. Prieditis made the following change to paragraph 2, page 5: "Mr. Prieditis stated the hardware building could even become a part of a future redevelopment, but that is something that is difficult to predict at this time." UPO.Y A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� VICE—CXAIRPERSON PRIEDITIS DECLARED THE MINUTES RPPROVED AS AMENDED. 1. COPJSIDERATION OF AMEN�MENT BY ENLARGEMENT OF REDEVELOPt1ENT PROJECT #1: Mr, Boardman stated that at the suggestion of the City Council, Staff looked at the possibility of adding all the commercial property already vacant north of Rice Creek to Redevelopment Project Area �1. They did this and felt there was good reason to add that property and are making that proposal to the HRA. Mr, Prieditis asked P1r, Boardman to outline the benefits for adding this property into Redevelopment Project Area #1. Mr. Boardman stated the primary purpose for including this is with the potential of IDB's going out. The reserve.bond fund is one of their biggest resources at this point in time to promote development. The only way they _ _ HOUSING & RE�EYELOPMENT AUTHORI7Y MEETING, JANUARY 12, 1984 PAGE 2 can use reserve bond monies is if any property is located in a redevelopment project area. It does not necessitate including that property in the tax increment to use the funds for projects, but as long as it is in the project area. they can use the reserve bond fund. It is also important to note that this property is all presently vacant property of which some has need for soil correction. This property has been vecant through the growth years of the City and would probably not develop without some financial aid being sought. By including this property into the redeveiopment plan, it wi11 afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the community as a who7e. for development through private investment. It also conforms to the general plan of the City for its develop- ment. MOTION BY MR. RASMUSSEN, SECONDED BY MR. PRAZRIE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. HRA IB-19B3, °A RESOLUTION AMENDING REDEYETAPMENT PRQ7ECT N0. I RND THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN RELASING THERETO PURSUANT TO TNE PROVISIONS OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTIONS 462.412 TO 962.726, INCLUSIVE". UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON PRZEDITIS DECLARED TXE MOTTON CARRZED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. CONSIDERA7ION OF TAX It�CREMENT #'S WITHIN DEVEIOPMENT PROJECT N0. 1 Mr. Boardman stated this is strictly one lot within tfiat overall package in which they do have a proposed development. Mr. Jerry Paschke was pro- posing a 26,000 sq. ft. corrmiercial facility on Lot 1, Block 2. As part of the package, they have worked with Mr. Paschke in putting together some assistance. This assistance is going to be similar to what was worked out with �ohnson Printing & Packaging, in which the HRA will provide $30.000 write-down on the 1and, and in return, Mr. Paschke will develop the property. They use the assistance in the write-down to help cover their cost for soil correction. The re is about $60,000 worth of soil correction needed on that site. This value was the result of the negotiation between the HRA, Mr. Paschke> and the property owner. The soil correction costs were determined by soil borings and actual bids on the correction. The actual taxes that wou]d be generated would be approximately $45,000 per year. Other costs laid out in the tax increment plan include $30>000 in admi�istrative cost along with $310,000 in reserve increments for fundi�g the reserve system. The tax increment plan wi11 give the HRA maximum flexibili in the deter.nination of all project costs. MOTIQN BY lLS. SYENLLSEN� SECCWDED BY M2, PRAIRZE, TD APPROVE RESOLUTZON NO. NRA 19-I983. A RESCILUTSON ESTABLISXING TAX INCREMENT DISTRZCT NO. 5 NSTHiN REDEVEIApMEN2 PROJELT NO. I RND APPROVZNG AND ADOPTING A PROP0.SED TJU( INCREMENT FZNANCING PLAtJ THEREOF" . UPAV A VCJICE VtJTE� ALL VOTING AYE� YZCE-CHAIRPERSON PRIEDITIS DECLARED THE MOTSCYJ CARRIED UNAN711L1f7SLY., ING UARY 3. PUDLIC HEARING ON SALE OF PROPERTY AT 1820 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.: Mr. Boardman stated that because state 1aw requires a public hearing on the disposal of HR,4 property and the contract documents between Mr. Paschke and the HRA call for such a sale, they have called for a public hearing at this meeting. In this way, it can be considered with the "Contract for Private Development" with �•ir, Paschke on this site. Yice-Chairperson Prieditis declared the public hearing open at 7:59 p.m. Mr. Boardman stated this would be a sale of property to Mr. Paschke. The HRA would be acquiring the property from Dave Harris and Bob Schroer. The purpose of the sale is to develop a 26,000 commercial facility, Mr. Boardman stated if there were any comments or questions from people in the audience, they would hear them at this time. Mr. Prieditis asked Mr. Paschke to explain his proposal. Mr. Paschke stated he will be building a building identical to the two buildings he has built just to the north on 79th. The primary use of the building will be commercial. The value of the structure, land and improve- ments will be approximately a1,000,000. Ms. Svendsen asked if there would be any other costs other than the $3�,000. Mr, Boardman stated the $30,000 is the cost that is laid out in the tax increment plan with reserve increments of approx. 5310 with an administrative cost of about �30,000, Those are the HRA's actual costs on the project. Ms. Svendsen asked Mr, Boar�nan if he had included any information about the soil correction or the condition of the soil. Sometimes in the past, the HRA has had documents from the City regarding soil conditions, and she had not seen any of that kind of information on this project. Mr. Boardman stated he did not include the actual bids. He stated the City had been given some bids on the excavation of the soil; then the cost was negotiated between the City, the existing property owner, Mr. Paschke, and Mr. Jim Benson, where each of the people took a share of the cost to come up with the cost of soil correction. Mr. Prieditis asked what assurances does the HRA have to ensure the correction of the soil? Mr. Boardman stated the developer cannot get a building permit until they show the soil borings, compaction tests, etc. In due process, the building inspectors review all these things. Mr. Paschke stated soil borings have been done. There were about 16 borings, and the City does have those borings and all the bids. The bids were all submitted to the City by Dave Harris and Bob Schroer. 7he borings were done by Suburban Engineering. HOUSING 6 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, JANUARY 12L1984 PAGE 4 Mr. Prairie staLed it mighY be helpful for the HRA to see some of those documents. Mr. �ardman stated he would get copies of the bids for the HRA. Yice-Chairperson Prieditis declared the public hearing closed at 8:10 p.m. 4. CONSIDERATION OF LONTRACT FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN HR,4 AND PACO INC.: Mr. Boardman stated that at this meeting the HRA members had received the modified copy of the "Contract.for Private Qevelopment". Jim 0'Meara and Mr. Paschke's attorney, Mr. Bob Lukes, went over these documents and agreed to what was in the Cocuments. The modifications were made and sent out that morning. He stated he had underlined those changes from the previous docu- ments. He also stated the HRA Attorney felt this gives the HRA adequate protection and the HRA can enter into those contract documents. MOTZON BY MR. RASMUSSEN� SEGUNDED HY l�i. PRAZRZE� TO APPld�VE RESOLUTIQN N0. HRA 20-1983�"A RESOLUTICW APPROVING AND AIll80RIZING TXE E�CUTSON OF A CONTRACT FdR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT WZTH PAL10 INC,". UPQH R VOSCE VOTE� ALL 4DTZNG AYE� VICE-CHAIRPERSQY PRZEDITIS DECLARED TXE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. DISCUSSION ON HARDWARE BUILDING: Mr. Soardman stated John Gargaro had contacted him after the Nov, 22 Lions Club meeting indicating that the Lions were no longer interested in the hardware building. Mr. Boardman stated he had had several discussions w�th Mr. Inman and Mr. Qureshi� and the Liquor Store Manager, and they have indicated an interest in renting the hardware building. He stated Mr, Inman would explain their proposa]. Mr. Inman stated one of his otMer respensibi�ities in the City is for the operation of the liquor store. He stated the. liquor store has maintained a substantial marketing advantage over the years because of the natural boundaries like the river, 35W, and I-694. With the droppage of walk-in traffic at Holly Center, they have experienced the same profit margin but a reduction in volume, so they are still in a positive position. Mr, Inman stated Staff has recently discovered that some of the neighboring cormunities will soon be building liquor warehouse operations. Their studies indicate that while people may not be willing to drive downtown to Surdycks to get lower prices, they may be willing to go to Spring Lake Park or Blaine. So. fridiey's attempt here is to be the first and open a liquer warehouse operation in the hardware building. Mr. Inman stated the experiment would be in terms of at least a 3-year comnitment. They have done some cost structures. There have to be some decisions on the carpeting and ceiling. and they may want to improve the road in front. NOUSING & REDEYEIOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES, January 12, 1984 PAGE 5 Mr. Inman stated that right now they have a lease situation in Holly. Their early projections say that depending on their volumes, they will probably do as good in the hardware building as they do in Holly, because of the heavy expenditures of maintaining both facilities. They might attempt to negotiate with Mr. Levy and try to help find somebody else to rent the saace in Holly. Mr. Prairie asked how the other tenants in Holly felt about this possible move. Mr. Inman stated they have not officially informed the other tenants; however, the other tenants are aware of the fact that every business in that strip is losing rtroney at the current time. Mr. Rasmussen stated he thought having a liquor warehouse operatio� in the hardware building was a great idea. He thought it was very feasible if a reasonable price can be negotiated. MOTIQV BY MR. RASMUSSEN� SECONDED BY FII2. PRAIRIE� TNDICATZNG TXAT THE HRA IS ZNTERESTED IN EXPIARING TXE P0.SSIBILZTY OF A LZQUOR WRREHOUSE FACZLSTY IN TNE HARD47ARE BUILDZNG AND AUTHO*22ZES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTbR TO PRESENT FURTHER SNFORMATION CYJ TNIS AT A LATER MEETING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� VICE-CHRZRpERSON PRIEDITZS DECLARED TXE MOTION CARRSED UNANIMOUSLY, Mr. Prairie stated he thought they were all in�erested in putting that building to use, but his only concern was how this might affect the tenants in Nolly Center, 6. CONSIDERATION I ENTER INTO A LISTi Mr. Boardman stated he had attached listing agreements submitted by Mr. Messler. Mr. Messler was one of the three realtors he contacted for the leasing for the HRA. The other two were not interested in listing the properties. He stated he was not tooking for the authorization to enter into any of these documents, but he was looking for the authorization to move ahead and to try to negotiate an agreeme�t with a leasing agent within the approximate guidelines of the enclosed documents. Mr. Boardman stated he has gotten a response back from another agent that there is no reason the HRA should have to enter into an exclusive listing a9reement. so he wanted to check into that. He would not enter into an exclusive if he did not have to. Mr. Boardman stated the reason Mr, Messler is the only one interested is because he is the leasing agent for Dr. Suh across University, He knows the area and may have the possibility of putting people in. Mr. Messler said it is going to be extremely difficult and the only way he will do it is with a guaranteed price and not as a percentage of the lease. Mr. Messler would also request that the HRA be flexible with the dollar amount that he will be able to get for the property. HOUSING & REOEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, JANUARY 12, 1984 PAGE 6 Mr. Boardman stated they have been negotiating and trying to get the property north of City Hall into a package, and they would not want to restrict them- selves to more than a one year lease,so it is going to 6e very difficult. MOI'IQV BY HS, SVENDSEN� SECQYDED BY MR. RASMUSSEN� 2� AUTXORIZE TXE EXECUTIVE DIRECTI�R T1J CONTINUE TO TRY Tp NECOTZATE AN AGREEMENT WITH A LEASING AGENS FGR TXE LZFESTYLE AND MAASEN BUILDINGS. 1JPON A VOICE [�OTE� ALL YOTING AYE� VICE-CXAIRPERSON PRIEDITIS DECZARED TXE MOTION CARRSED UNANIMOUSLY, 7. CO��SIDERATION OF APPROVAL Of PAYMEt1T OF THE SETTLEMENT TO DR. RYAN'S Mr. Boardman stated Mr. Ryan has agreed to accept the Commissioner's Award. The Comnissioner's Award aas E177.30Q. The previ�us payment to Mr, i�yan was 5131.117� leaving a balance of a4D,183. He stated they plan to close on Monday, Jan, 16, and the actual approved interest `or that period of time will be 51.182. He stated that under Minnesota State Law, they are required to pay interest at a rate of 6%. He stated he is asking for authorizatfon from the HRA to pay Mr. Ryan the final payment per Commissioner's Award of a40,183 plus E1.182 interest. M�'IQ'J BY HR. PRAIRIE� SECONDED BY XR. RASM.(ISSEN� TO AUTXORIZE THE FINAL PAS',`�NT PER CON.MISSZONER'S AWARD OF $40�183 PLUS $1�Z82 ZN ZNTEREST� TOTALLSNG $41,365, TO DR. RYAN'S AUTOMOTIVE CLINIC. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� VICE-CXAIRPERSON PRIEDITZS DECLARED TNE 170TION CARRZED UNANSHOUSLY. 8. CONSIDERNTION Of APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO DR. RYAN'S AUTOMOTIVE CLIN1 Mr. Boardman stated that also under Minnesota State Law, they are required to pay relocation on any activity. 7hey have finally gotten all the informa- tion on the reiocation for Mr. Ryan, and Von Klug 3 Associates are recommend- ing a payment of �10,000 to Mr, Ryan for relocation as allowed to him under state law. MDTZOY BY MR. RASMUSSEN� SECONDED BY HS. SVENASEN� TO AUTXORIZE A PAYMENT OF 510�000 TO DR. RYAN'S AUTOMOTSVE CLSNZC FOR RELOCATIQN. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTTNG AYE� VICE-CXRIRPERSON PRZEDITZS DECLARED TXE MOTION CARRZED UNANINOUSLY. 9, CO��SIDERATION OF APPROUAL Of FINAL PAYMENT TO VON KLUG & A iiS cTuccc ❑n nrnrrn�7 crov rrc. Mr. Boardman stated he needed authorization for the final payment of 53,500 to Yon Klug S Assoc. for their relocation services. XOTSON BY HR. RASMVSS£N� SEL1?NDED BY lIIt. pRA7RZE� TO AUTXORIZE TBE FINAL PAY- XENT OF 53,500 TD YON XLUG i ASSOC, f1�R RELOCATION SERVICES IN THE CENTER CS2Y PROJECT. UP�N E VOZCE VOTE, ALL V027NC AYE� VIC�-CAAZRPERSON PRIEDZTIS DECLARED THE MOTIA9 CARRIED LCVANL70QSLY. & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING, JANUARY 12. 1984 PAGE 7 1�. CONSIDER,4TION OF APPROVAL OF 1984 MEETItdG SCHEDULE: Mr, Boardman stated the Commission members had received a 1984 meeting schedule. Mr. Rasmussen expressed his concern of the length of ineeting time. Was tfiere some way of limiting the length of ineetings? Mr. Prieditis suggested the meetings start at 7:00 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m, and that they limit the meeting length to not later than 9:30-10:00 p.m. The Commissioners were in agreenent with the meeting dates on the third Thursday of each month, but that the meeting time be changed to 7:00 p.m, and the meetings limited to 9:30-10:00 p.m. Pir. Prieditis asked that Mr. Boardman contact Mr. Commers to make sure this change was agreeable with him, 11. DISCUSSION OF CHECK REGISTERS: Pts. Svendsen suggested that a little more i�formation be included in the agenda explaining some of the vague items in the check registers. This would save the Comnissioners some time in their discussion. MOTION BY MP„ pRAIRIE� SECONDED BY 1�L4, RA.SMUSSEN� TO APPROVE THL CHECK REGZSTER DRTED I2f7j83 TOTALLING $9�533.62; CHECK REGISTER DATED Z2/32/83 TOTALLING $211�672; AND CX6CK REGISTER DATED 1fZ1/84 TOTALLING SI73�I96. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAZRPERSON PRIEDZTZS DECLARED THE MOTION CRRRIED UNANIMOU5LY, 12. REIMBURSEMENT OF HRA EXPENSES: MOTION BY MR, RASMUSSEN, SECONDED BY MR, pRAIRSE� TO AUTHORIZE A PAYMENT OF $20,579,79 REZMBURSING THE CITY FOR RDMZNISTRASIVE COS2S. UPON A VDICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� VICE-CHAIRPERSON PRIEDITIS DECLRRED THE MOTION C1IRRIED UNANIMOUSLY, 13. UPIAUDITED MONTHLY REP�RT AS OF 12/31/83: Vice-Chairperson Prieditis received the unaudited monthly report as of 12/31/83 into the record. He stated the Commission members should review it; and if they had any questions, they could discuss it at the next meeting. ADJOUR�JMENT: MOTION BY MR. RA61yUSSEN� SECONDED BY MR. PRASRIE, TO ADJOIIRN THE MEETING, UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� VICE-CHAIRPERSOI! PRZEDISIS DECLARED THE JAN. 12� 1984� HOUSSNG S REDEVELbPMENT RUTHORITY MEETING ADJOURI9ED AT 9:00 P.M. Respectfully su itted, �-' L� Ly Saba, Recording Secretary CITY OF FRIDLEY APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 17, 1984 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Gabel called the January 17, 1984, Appeals Commission meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Pat Gabel, Alex Barna, Jean Gerou, Donald Betzold Members Absent: Jim Plemel Others Present: Darrel Clark, City of fridley Allen E. Singer, 1450 Rice Creek Road N.E. APPROVAL OF NOVE�dBER 29, 1983, APPEALS COhiMISSION MINUTES: MOTIA'J BY MS. GEROU, SECANDED BY MR. BARIJA� TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 29, 1983, APPEAZS COAIMZSSION MZNUTES. UPON A VOICE VOTE� RLL VOTING AYE� CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PTER 205 OF THE fRIDLEY CITV DUCE . Allen Fehn, 1251, Hillwind Road N.E., tr�aley, MN, 55432) The petitioner was not at the meeting. MOTION BY MR. BETZOLD� SECONDED BY MS. GEROU� TO OPEN TXE PUBLIC HEARZNG. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HERRING OPEN. Mr. Clark showed the Comnission merr�bers a copy of the preliminary plat with the proposed buildings superimposed onto it. He stated a portion of the property is turnback property from the State Highway Dept. The petitioner is proposing to plat the whole thing and divide it into two parcels, one to go with the existing bungalow. Mr. Clark stated the petitioner is intending to take the turnback property, combine it with his property, and build one 6-unit townhouse-type building and one double bungalow, bring a driveway in along the north property line, and place a storage/maintenance building in the northeast corner. APPEALS COHMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 17 1984 PAGE 2 Mr. Clark stated the variances needed by the petitioner are: (1) to reduce the front yard setback by 70 ft. from 35 ft, to 25 ft.; (2) to reduce the distance to the driveway and the north property line from 5 ft, to 1 ft.; and (3) to eliminate the requirement of the 15 ft. planting/buffer strip around R-3 property. MOTION BY MR. BARNA� SECOIJDED BY MS. GEROU� TO TABLE ACTION CYJ THIS ZTEM UNTIL THE JANURRY 3Z� 1984� APPERLS COMMISSION MEESING BECAUSE OF THE ABSENCE OF THE PETISIONER� AND TO REQUEST STAFF TO NOTIFY TXE PETZTIONER. UPON R VOICE VOTE� RLL VOTING AYE� CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANZMOUSLY. 2. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE. TO 4yu, Hnu i��u ni�t l,KttK KUHU n.t. �Kequest Dy Hiian t. 5inger, ce Creek Roa N.E., Fri ley, MN. 55432) The petitioner, Mr. Singer, was at the meeting. Ms. 6abe1 stated that, due to a misunderstanding of information, the public hearing notice was printed wrong. In the third line of the hearing notice, "60 feet" should be changed to "50 feet". She stated the pubiic hearing notice would be republished, and action would be taken on this item at the Appeals Comnission's January 31, 1984, meeting. She apologized for the misinformation and thanked Mr. Singer for coming to the meeting. ADJOURIVMENT: MOTZON BY MR. BESZOLD� SECONDED BY MS. GEROU� T( UOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRPERSON DECLAREJ COIIMISSION MEETING AA70URNED AT 8:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ynf a a Recording Secretary CITY OF FRIDLEY ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETIN6 JANUARY 17, 1984 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Svanda called the January 17, 1984, Environmental Quality Commission meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Richard Svanda, Maynard Nielson, Bruce Peterson, Tom Gronlund, Wayne Wellan Members Absent: None Others Present: Bill Deblon, Associate Planner APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 22, 1983, ENUIRONMENTAL QUALITY C014MISSION MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. PETERSON� SECONDED BY hII2. NIELSON� TO APPROVE TXE NOV. 22� 1983� ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSZON MINUTES AS F7RITTEN. UPON A VOICE VOSE� ALL VOTING AYE� CXAIRPERSON SVANDA DECLAP.ED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1. COPJTINUED: CHAPTER 109 ENTITLED "AIR QUALITY" Mr. Deblon stated that, as requested by the Commission, he had included M,S. 116.07 and M.S. 471.62. He stated that, basically, what M.S. 471.62 said was that "Any city or town, however organized, may incorporate in an ordinance by reference any statute of Minnesota, any administrative rule or regulation of any department of the state of Minnesota affecting the municipality or any code". Mr. Deblon stated M.S. 116.07, subd. 2, Adoption of Standards, basically stated that the pollution control agency shall set the standards. It also showed how the pollution control agency goes about setting the standards, adopting the standards, etc. Mr. Deblon stated that, in essence, Chapter 109 says that the City has adupted the State's air quality standards. He stated it is prudent to do that because the standards do change periodically. At this point in time, he would recommend the Comnission approve this ordinance and pass it on to the Planning Comnission and City Council. ENUIROWMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 17, 1984 PAGE 2 Mr, Svanda stated that at the Nov. 22 meeting, he had stated he would like some feedback from the City Council on their philosophy on ordinances regarding reference versus detail. What was the intent behind having a simple reference for an ordinance which apparently has not been enforced for at least four years. He still had the same question: What does this ordinance do that is not already being done? Mr. Deblon stated it had a tendency to put the public on notice. There is a first and second reading, and it is published in the city newspaper putting the public on notice that the City recognizes this law and plans to use it. Mr, Wellan stated he could see where it would put future developers in Fridley on notice. Mr, Gronlund stated he had no problem with adopting the state law by reference. MOTION BY MR. WELLAN, SECANDSD BY MR. PETERSON, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL1 THROUGH PLANNZNG COMMZSSION RPPROVAL OF THE NEW CHAPTER 109 ENTISLED, "AIR QUALITY", AND � REPEAL OLD CHAPTER Z09. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTZNG AYE, CHAIRPERSON SVANDA DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. C�tdTINUED: COMPOSTING DISCUSSION Mr. Svanda stated the Comnission members met informally on Dec. 1 to work on the flow dia9ram they had received fran Mark Huddleston of the MPCA. Mr. Svanda stated he met with John Flora, Public Works Director, in mid- December to try to get some perception from Mr. flora as to what he thought of this whole process. He was not opposed to what the Comnission was doing, but he did not volunteer any support either. P1r. Svanda stated Mr. Flora was relying on a survey he had conducted several years ago on this issue. Mr. Svanda stated he mentioned to Mr. Flora the thought the Commission had of conducting a survey, a basic 3-part survey, that would be done at one time which would (1) find out if people are interested in yard waste com- posting; (2) if interested, how might they participate; and (3) would they then use the composted material. He stated Mr, Flora encouraged the Commission to do the survey but did not volunteer any city resources to do it. Mr. Svanda stated he did not know how far the Commission had to go to convince the City that this is something that needs to be done. He sensed that the City, at this point in time, is rtrore comfortable with waiting until some higher or other authority lays the requirements down on the City, which he did not expect to occur before about this time in 1985. Mr. Svanda stated it was up to the Cortmission as to whether they wanted to do the survey. In order for the survey to be done well, they would either have to mail out surveys with self-addressed stamped envelopes through the water billing system or city newsletter or use sane group (such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts) who would go door to door. ENUIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 17, 1984 PAGE 3 Mr. Peterson stated the Commission is going to need money, manpower, and comnitment of equipment to actually do the project, and it doesn't seem like that canmitment is there at this time. It might be fruitless for them to do a survey now. If they cannot implement the project, the Comnission might lose some of their credability. It might be better to wait and do the survey closer to the time when it may becane mandatory. If that is 1-2 years away, they may even have to resurvey to find out what people are interested in, Mr, Svanda stated that might be true, but if they do the survey now and get sane positive results, then perhaps that might provide some basis upon which to show the City Council that there is interest in this project. When composting becomes mandatory, there is no longer the need for a survey. Mr, Svanda stated there is a conference on Feb. 23-24, 1984, on "Evaluating Waste �1anagement Options" at the Sheraton Inn-West. The cost is $35. Ne stated he would like one or more staff people to attend this conference. MOTION BY MR. PETLFLSON� SECONDED BY MR. GRONLUND� TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL� TXROUGH PLANNING COMMZSSION� TXAT ONE OR MORE PLANNFNG STAFF PEOPLE� JOHN FLORA� AND CITY CD[INCIL MEMBERS� ESPECIALLY ED HAMERNZK WHO WAS THE OFFICIAL LIAISON TO THE "ANOKA COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE"� ATTEND TXE "EVRLUATING lIRSTE MANAGEMENT OPTZONS" SEMINAR AT 2HE SHERATON INN-EIEST ON FEB. 23-24� 1984. UPON R VOZCE VOTE, AL L VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SVANDA DECLARED THE MOTZON CARRIED UNANIMOaSLY, Mr. Wellan stated that somehow the Commission is going to need to get support from the City Counci7. He suggested the Commission members miqht want to meet with various civic groups to get sane positive or negative feedback from them on composting. He stated that those groups that do express an interest may wish to participate, and they should encourage them to do so. He stated he did not think the Commission, by itself, would be able to get this project off the ground. Mr. Peterson stated that maybe they should contact some other municipalities in the metropolitan area to see if there are other sample questionnaires or surveys that have been done. Mr. Svanda asked Staff to contact Mark Huddleston of the MPCA. MOTION BY MR. PETERSON� SECONDED BY MR. NIELSON� TO CONTINUE DZSCUSSION ON C01fPOSTING AT TXE NEXT MEETTNG. UPON R VOICE C�OTE� ALL [RJTING AYE� CXRIRPERSON SVANDA DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ENVIRO�JMENTAL QUALITY COMPIISSION MEETI��6, JANUARY 17, 1984 PAGE 4 3. REVIEW OF HAZARDOUS WASTE ORDINANCE: Mr. Svanda stated the State's Hazardous Waste rules are going to public hearing on Feb. 6. Barring some major difficulty with adopting the rules, these rules would probably become effective sometir�e this summer. Mr. Svanda stated his question was why the City was looking at wanting a set of hazardous waste rules that are different from the State's, V1e would think the City would want to be looking at issues that are different or more restrictive than the State's rules. For example, in the building area, the City might want some specific building requirements in the industrial/commercial zones. Mr. Deblon stated the City is looking at what is under the Environmental Quality Board's environmental review regulations that a hazardous waste processing facility only requires an EAW. He stated he has been in�tructed to incorporate into the City's ordinance a requirement for an environmental impact statement. He stated that in Fridley, they have the possibility of a pri.mary hazardous waste processing facility and have many accessory hazardous waste processors right now. Those facilities require a special use permit under this ordinance. He stated this is a separate ordinance, and it should be consistent with Chapter 205, Zoning. Mr. Svanda stated what they really need is for Staff to draft up this kind of an ordinance and bring it back to the Comnission. He would assume it would contain some reference to the state rules, perhaps a base line, and incorporate the special considerations Mr. Deblon has mentioned. He stated there is some value in addressing those kinds of things. Mr. Wellan agreed. I�e su9gested that maybe someone from the State should review the drafted ordinance to see if it is consistent with the State's rules. Mr. Deblon stated he would prepare a revised ordinance for the next meeting. MOTIO.N BY MR. PETERSON� SECONDED BY MR, WELLAN� TO RECOMMEND THRT STRFF ATTEND AT LEAST PART OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON FEB, 6� 1984� FOR TXE STATE�S PROPOSED HRZARIaOUS WASTE RULES. Mr. Deblon stated that was an excellent idea and would attend. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CIIAIP.PERSON SVANDA DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Peterson asked if there was any kind of model ordinance on hazardous waste to use as a guide. Mr. Deblon stated he would check into that. He stated Metropolitan Council may have something. Mr. Svanda suggested �4r. Deblon get the County's ordinances from Bob Hutchison, ENVIROtJMENTAL QUALITY COMh1ISSI0N MEETIN6, JANUARY 17, 1984 PAGE 5 MO_TION BY MR. NIEISON� SECONDED BY MR. GRONLUNC� TO CONTINUE DISCUSSZON ON THE HAZARDOUS WASTE ORDZNANCE UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING WXEN STAFF WILL HAVE A REVISED DRAFT ORDINANCE. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CXAIRPERSON SVANDA DECLARED TIIE MOTIO7J CARRIED UNRNIMDUSLY. OTHER BUSI��ESS: Mr. Deblon stated Hennepin County has proposed a garbage burning site on the west bank of the Mississippi River across from the Riverside N5P plant. A councilman from N.E. Minneapolis has opposed this burning site. He stated it was suggested by a Fridley councilman to know the rationale of why the representative of the P�.E. District was opposing this proposal and if there were any adverse impacts on Fridley. Mr. Deblon stated he has checked into this. He talked to a staff person and a Park Board member. since there are parks in that area. The first concern the councilman had expressed was the serious harm caused by the air pollution. The other concerns were truck traffic, smell of the garbage in case of breakdown, water pollution, vermin, river use, visual and parks. Since the river is part of the Governor's Mississippi River Critical Area, Fridley (which is part of it) has adopted special overlay district regulations to protect the river and its adjacent lands. South of 694 there are more lenient restrictions. He stated that fran a planning standpoint, he felt the visual and the use of the river and the parks were the biggest concerns. Mr. Deblon stated the tion opposing such Fridley. He stated the City Cauncil's Qua7ity Comnission this resolution at is invited to give City Council has directed Staff to prepare a resolu- a facility because of the possible adverse affect on he will be preparing that resolution. He stated it was and Administration's directive to inform the Environmental that there was going to be a possible consideration of the Jan. 23, 1984, City Council meeting. The Commission their input. Mr. Svanda stated that as far as the air quality issues from an expression from the air quality vein, but from t from this type of facility. If not some affects on the City. Staff coul to maintaining the quality of the riv place which degrade it, not just from an aesthetic standpoint also. ADJOURNMENT: resolution, Staff could address the of concern,not over an odor emission he toxic components that are ernitted adequately controlled, it could have d also address the concern with regard er and not allowing activities to take a water quality standpoint, but from Chairperson Svanda declared the January 17, 1984, Environmental Quality Commission meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully su itted, � <--ly _ Lyn e Saba Recording S�cretary CITY OF FRIDLEY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION P1EETING - JANUARY 23, 1984 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Kondrick called the January 23, 1984, Parks & Recreation Commission meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: Menbers Present: Dave Kondrick, Mary Schreiner, Jan Seeger, Dick Young, Dan Allen Members Absent: None Others Present: Charles Boudreau, Parks & Recreation Director Jack Kirk, Recreation Supervisor Mike Pawlyshyn, HAF Wayne Brandt, Tiger Hockey Booster Club APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 21 1983, PARKS & RECREATIOF� COMMISSION MINUTES: MO.^ION $Y MR. YOUNG� SECOl7DED BI' MS. SEEGER� TO APPROVE THE NOV. 21� 1983� PARXS 6 RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES RS I•IRZTTEN, UPON A[�OICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRZCK DECLARED THE MOT2017 CARRSED UNANIMOUSLY, APPROVAL OF JANUARY 9, 1984, SPECIAL PARKS & RECREATIOP� COP9f•tIS5I0N MIPJUTES: Mr. Young stated that on page 1, Item 2, paragraph 3, "June" should be changed to "May". MO^ION BY 14R. YOUNG� SECOPIDED BY MR. ALLEN� � AppROVE TNE JAN. 9� 1984� :�PECZAL PAkKS 6 RECREATION COMMISSION MEETZNG MINUTES AS AMENDED. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING RYE� CXRIRPEP.SOt] KONDA.ICK DECLAP,ED THE MOTZO"7 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL OF A6ENDA: Dr. Boudreau stated he would like to add the following items to the agenda: Softball Tournament Requests - Item (b) under "Director's Report" Redevelopment of North End of Comnons Park - Item (a}under "Other Business" PARKS & RECREATION COhA1I5SI0N MEETING JANUARY 23 1984 PAGE 2 Mr. Kondrick stated that since Mr. Pawlyshyn and Mr. Brandt were at the meeting, they should put "HAF Support" and "Tiger Hockey Booster Club" as Items 1 and 2 on the agenda. MOTION BY MS.SCNREINER� SECONDED BY MS, SEEGER� TO APPROVE TIIS AGENDA RS AMENDEA. UPON A VOZCE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CXAIRPERSON KONDRZCK DECLAPED TNE MOTZON CARRZED UNRNIMOUSLY, 1. POLICY - HOCY.EY ASSOCIATIOP� OF FRIDLEY SUPPORT (Mr. Mike Pawlyshyn) Mr. Pawlyshyn stated the formal written request the Comnission had requested would be coming at a later date. Because of the dance they have coming up on Feb. 3, they have not had the time to put the request together, Mr, Kirk stated tfiat tfiis year, the City put $2,369 toward the HAF (officials - $1,199, ice time for broomball -$390, ice time for hockey - y780). The HAF paid back $802 ($2/person), so the net amount the City paid the HAF was $1,567. Mr. Pawlyshyn stated the reason the HAF is asking for more support is because they are having financial problems. In order to keep their program going, they are going to need assistance from the City. Right now, through fundraisers and sponsors, tf�ey are giving the boys a total of about 24 hrs. of indoor ice time. They feel tF�at in order to make this program work, they are going to need to give the boys an additional 10 hrs. of ice, for a total of 34 hrs. of indoor ice. Ms. Schreiner stated the HAF was one of the 9roups asked if they were interested in running the concession stand at the new community park. What was their decision? Mr. Pawlyshyn stated the HAF discussed this and felt that from a liability standpoint where they sold liquor, they did not want to get involved in some- thing they had no control over. The second concern was insurance on the building. He stated the Comnissioners also had to understand that the NAF was made up of all volunteers, and it is getting harder and harder to get those volunteers. Ms. Schreiner asked about the dance scheduled for Feb. 3. Mr. Pawlyshyn stated the dance is a yearly fundraiser. Last year they raised $1,200. They hope to do as well this year. Mr. Pawlyshyn stated one of the biggest factors is the increased cost in ice time every year. The less children they have, the more it costs per child to buy the ice. He stated it would be a shame for Fridley to be the only comnunity in the area that did not have a house hockey program. The HAF is not asking for any help for the traveling teams. The traveling teams pay their own ice assessments. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 23, 1934 PAGE 3 Mr. Pawlyshyn stated the cost of hockey is tremendous. Som� people in the lower income brackets just cannot afford to put their children through the hockey program. They do say in the HAF bylaws that any child who wants to go out for traveling and his parents cannot afford it, the parents can come before the Board, state tfieir financial situation, and the child will play. Mr. Pawlyshyn stated for the last couple of years the HAf has sponsored a Drug Awareness Night. They work tfirough the School Board, It has been very successful. He stated the NAF tries to 9ive kids a positive attitude on life, sportsmanship, and to teach them to work as a team. Mr. Young stated that Mr. Pawlyshyn had made the statement that it would be a shame if Fridley was tfie only community that did not have a house leaguP. How did the other house leagues exist in other communities in the northern suburbs where they are getting no support from the cities? Mr. Pawlyshyn stated that Roseville's and Brooklyn Park's house leagues play indoors. The hockey associations run the programs, but they also get a discount of 25q for indoor ice. Mr, Kirk stated he was told when he called that Qrooklyn Park did not receive a discount. He stated fie could recheck that information. Mr. Kirk stated he believed the other communities have a substantially higher registration fee than Fridley does. Mr, pawlyshyn stated the registration fee for hockey is $20 and it is $15 for broomball. Mr, Allen asked how much indoor ice cost at various arenas. Mr, Pawlyshyn stated the indoor ice is $70/hr, at Columbia Arena, $80/hr. at Augsburg, and $75/hr, at �dilliams Arena. They can only get a total of 70 hrs. at Columbia Arena. Mr, Kondrick asked what the registration dollars are used for, Mr. Pawlyshyn stated that in the beginning of the year before anything really starts, they give each child 3-4 hrs, of indoor ice time. The HAF buys the goalee pads, goalee sticks, gloves, all the pucks, the jerseys, and the mouthguards. The maintenance on the pads is about $12-1400/yr. For the girls' broomball, they buy the rubberized special brooms for the playoffs. Ms. Seeger asked if the HAF had ever considered collecting the jerseys at the end of the year and reusing them. Mr. Pawlyshyn stated he did not think that has ever been done. The jerseys are usually pretty worn out by the end of the season. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIOP� MEETING JANUARY 23 1984 PAGE 4 Ms. Seeger stated her son's traveling team decided to spend a little more for their jerseys and reuse them one year. They used old shirts for practice, kept the team jerseys for just games, and they were able to reuse them. Mr. Young stated he would like to see an actual budget to see what dollars come in and where those dollars go. Mr, Pawlyshyn stated the total hockey program costs about $50,000. Dr, Boudreau stated he thought the Commission was interested only in the house league costs. This year they ha�+e two PeeWee teams, two Squirt teams, and one Pony team. Did they even have a house league this year? Mr. Pawlyshyn stated they really did not have a house league this year. They have been scrimmaging with Roseville basically. They tried to get into the Blaine Association, but that association does not want anymore communities. The year before they were with Columbia Heights, but Columbia Heights did not feel just playing with fridley was enough, so Columbia Heights is now with three other communities. Fridley cannot join because five communities are too many, They could not get in with Moundsview, because Moundsview is with New Brighton and St. Anthony, and they do not want anymore. Dr. Boudreau stated that, traditionally, the City has sponsored ice time for the house league play-offs. This year if there was no league, there are no play-offs, and there will be no referee expenses. The City has always given 12 hrs., and the HAF is 10 additional hours. If there is no house league, why do they need 22 hrs. of ice time? Mr, Pawlyshyn stated there is no league this year, but there may be a league next year. He stated most of the other communities play their games indoors. Dr. Boudreau stated the City has ta7ked to Anoka County in the past about the Fridley hockey program getting more ice time at Columbia Arena, and they have received a written response showing the order of priority. He felt if something was going to be done to get more ice time for the hockey program, that request is going to have to come fran the HAF. Mr. Pawlyshyn stated he has made ca71s and has not gotten anywhere. He felt it had to come from city officials--some pressure put on by City Council members. Mr. Young stated that ever since he has lived in Fridley, there have been two sports associations--the FYSA and HAF. Most other communities have one sports association to run all the programs. Why doesn't this exist in Fridley? Mr. Brandt stated the FYSA did not want to get involved with the large ice budget the HAF has every year. The overall expense of running the traveling team and house program is an astronomical amount, and it is getting harder every year to get sponsors to donate money. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 23 1984 PAGE 5 Mr. Brandt stated Mr. Pawlyshyn is just trying to keep the_program going so • they can get more indoor ice time for the kids. The outdoor ice time is so limited because of the short season, and that also depends on the weather. . I� order to keep the program going, the kids need skating time. He stated the City is here to help programs and sponsor programs. The HAF is made up of volunteers who spend many, many hours running the program. Mr. Kondrick stated he hoped Mr. Pawlyshyn understood the Commission's position. The Commission needs to have more information in order to make a decision. He would like Mr. Pawlyshyn to write a letter putting down his thoughts and needs for the HAF. The Comnission would also like to know what other sources give money to the NAF, where that money goes, and what type of fundraisers are held (for house 7eague and broomball). Ms. Seeger asked if the Anoka County cortmunities were all allotted equal ice time at Columbia Arena. Mr. Pawlyshyn stated that was correct. One thing they feel is grossly unfair is that Blaine and Anoka had $270,000 of county monies put into buitding their two ice arenas, yet both Blaine and Anoka still have the same amount of ice time at Columbia Arena as Fridley does. Fridley cannot get any ice time at Blaine's ice arena, because the only ice time they will give is 6efore 4:D0 p.m, and after 10:00 p.m. Mr. Young stated that with the number of students in the communities dropping, had any thought been given to possibly eventually having a Columbia Heights/ Fridley hockey association like Blaine/Spring Lake Park? Mr. Pawlyshyn stated one thing they are going to b2 discussing with their Soard of Directors is a merger between Fridley and Columbia Heights. Mr. Brandt stated th� Columbia Heights approached Fridley two years ago about merging. After the Fridley went over their general po]icy and philo- sophy, they did not hear from Columbia Heights again. He stated one of the big things is that in the fridley HAF, every child skates equal by the end of the season, and not all comnunities like that kind of policy. Mr. Kondrick again requested that Mr. Pawlyshyn prepare a written request to the Comnission, and they will 6e discussing this again at their Feb. 13 meeting. He thanked Mr. Pawlyshyn for coming to the meeting. 2. TIGER H�CKEY BOOSTER CLUB (Mr. Wayne Brandt) Mr. Brandt referred to a statement made by Mr. Young in the Nov. 21, 1983, Commission minutes, page 5, paragraph 3, in which Mr. Young stated: "that of the four non-profit groups that have run tournaments in Fridley in the past (Jaycees, Fridley Fire Dept., Fridley Covenant Church, and the Fridley Tiger Hockey Booster Club), two of these groups return money to the community in some way and two do not return any money to the comnunity. He stated that in some ways, he had a problem considering the two latter groups as non- profit." PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIDN MEETING, JANUARY 23 1984 PAGE 6 Mr. Brandt asked Mr, Young what he considered the high school if it was not part of the community. - Mr. Young stated the high school is a part of this community, yet this _ community is represented by four separate school districts. When he said "returning things to the community", it could be looked at from different viewpoints. The Fridley Firemen are volunteers and get paid a nominal amount, but they are putting their lives on the line 24 hrs./day 365 days/ year for the community. The Jaycees return a lot of financial things back the the Parks & Recreation Dept., Community Education,or other organizations within the community, Wfien the Tiger Hockey Booster Clu6 runs a tournament, they are benefitting solely one group of people and that is the kids who play hockey, not the whole student body of the high school. However, he could understand Mr. Brandt's viewpoint, that they are returning something to the community in a way if they are developing young men through leader- ship, teamwork, etc., but yet it does not benefit the whole community. Mr, Brandt stated he considered the high school a hig part of this comnunity, Every time the boys play hockey, they are representing Fridley and the whole hi9fi school student body. It is strictly all volunteers who run the tourna- ment and all that money is turned over to the school for those boys. Mr. Brandt stated lie also wanted to address the proposed Cort�nunity Park policy. If the City is going to start charging them $600 for the use of the park for a tournament, plus $150 damage deposit, it is not even worth their running a tournament. They are very lucky to earn $1,300, and if they have to give back $600+ to the City, it is not worth it. He stated they need at least $2,200 each year, He stated the Uarsity gets one hour of ice time, and the �r. Varsity gets one hour, and they have to compete with other communities that are getting 1z hours of ice time. Mr. Young stated that when the Jaycees held tournaments in the past, they had to pay other expenses such as trash pick-up, satellite rental, and when estimating some of these costs, it came pretty close to the $600. The $600 fee will now include all those expenses. This also includes the cost to the City for the lighting of the fields. It is going to cost about $15-20/hr, just to light the fields. Mr. Kirk stated there was a significant cost to the City when groups were running tournaments, a lot of man hours that were never charged to groups before. These things were taken into consideration when they were workinq on the policy, It is not the City's intention to make money, but just to cover all the City's expenses. Dr. Boudreau stated one way for the groups to defray the $600 tournament fee was to raise the entry fee by $20/team. That is only about $1/person. Mr. Young stated another choice would be to charge admission to the games dt $1/person/day. The community park complex is set up in such a way that it would be easy to do that. Mr. Kondrick thanked P4r. Brandt for coming to the meeting. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 23 1984 PAGE 7 3. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: - � a. Rice Creek School Dr. Boudreau stated Rice Creek School has been sold to Brickner Builders. Mr. Bricker is submitting a plan to the City Council for that property. The City Counci7 will be working with Mr. Brickner so that sane park area is maintained within that development. Dr. Boudreau stated he would keep the Commission informed, b. Two Softball Tournament Requests Dr. Boudreau stated the City has already received two softball tournament requests--one from the Deaf Association and one from the Suburban Girls Softball League (a fast-pitch league of the metropolitan area). He just wanted to make the Commission aware of these two requests. 4. NEW BUSINESS: a. 1984 Soft6a11 Registration Fees Mr. Kirk stated he would like approval of the 1984 softball registra- tion fees. He stated the fees have gone up about 10%. Dr, Boudreau stated Mr, Kirk will have a Managers' Manual he will be giving out at the Managers' meeting on March 13. They will get copies of the manual to the Cortmissioners as it will answer any questions the Commission might have about eligibility, etc. MOTION BY M.2, YOUNG, SECONDED BY l�II2, ALLEN� TO APPROS'E THE I984 SOFTBALL REGISTRATION FEES AS PRESENTED. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHRIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. OLD BUSINE55: a. Policy - Ice Locations (Dick Young) Dr. Boudreau stated this has been discussed at the last 2-3 meetings. The Policy on Ice Locations as amended was retyped and was included in the Comnission's agenda packet. MOTION BY MR. YOUNG� SECONDED BY MS. SCHREINEP.� 21� RECOMMEND TO CI COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF .HE POLICY ON ICE LOCATZONS.IN THE CITY OF PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 23 1984 PAGE 8 Ms. Seeger stated she would like to see some attention paid to the areas where they seem to have little participation in other areas of the parks and recreation activities. The ice may be the on7y recrea- tional dollars those particular people get. 5he was thinking of areas where there are more seniors or lower income areas where youn9 families with cfiildren cannot afford to participate in recreational programs. She would like to see this included as part of their consider- ations for a skating area. Mr. Allen stated interest/demand" interest", They area first; then that one of the considerations listed was "public He thought the paramount consideration was "public want to f�ear if people are interested in a skating see if there is a demand and some of the other thinqs. Ms. Seeger stated that was the concern she was addressing--that they consider interest more than the demand. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOSING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED Tt1E MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, b. Policy - Community Park Dr, Boudreau stated P1r. Kirk had done a great joh in putting together the "City of Fridley Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department Community Park Tournament Application Form". He stated that on the first page under "Application Deadline", they should chan9e "Non-Profit Civic Organization" to "P�on-Profit City of Fridley Organizations". Mr. Young stated that under "Concession Stand, he felt $50/day for rental of the concession stand was excessive. He could see $50 for the weekend, but not for the day. He stated this was not discussed at the previous meetings. Dr. Boudreau stated that if the City they are going to have the problem of storing it, and then returning it aft would help cover the cost of manpower and lighting in the concession stand. is going to run the concessions, having to take their food out, er the tournament. The $50/day for doing this, electricity, water, MOTION BY MR, YOUNG� SECONDED 8Y MS. SCHREINER� TO CHANGE TXE RENTAL OF THE CONCESSION STAND FROM $50 R DAY TO $50 PER TOURNAMENT, UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECZ.PiRED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, The Comnissioners agreed on the following change under "Inclement Weather", second sentence. Change "The City of Fridley will..." to "A staff person authorized by the Director of Park, Recreation and Natural Resource Department will..." PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 23 1984 PA6E 9 MOTZON BY MS, SEEGER, SECOATDED MS. SCNREZNER, TO FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE TO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE POLICY I. TG70 TOURNAMENTS PER MONTH — MAY=RUG. 3 ZNG �'O SWISCH F1� SAldE WEEf�ND. UPON A VOICE VOTE� RLL VOTING AYE� CHAIRPERSQN XONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr, Kirk stated the City has already received two tournament requests. He asked the Comnission if it would be helpful if he contacted those organizations �hat have sponsored tournaments in the past to find out wF�at their intantions are for this year, The Comnissioners agreed that would be very helpful. 6. OTHER BUSINESS: a. Redevelopment of North End of Comnons Park Dr. Boudreau showed the Commission members a sketch of the proposed redeve7opment for this part of the park. He stated if there were no serious objections, they were going to work up a development based on the sketch. Mr. Young stated the one comnent he would have is he would like to somehow see a bandshell incorporated into the development. ADJOURNP1ENi: MOTION BY MR. ALLEN� SECONDED BY MR. YOUNG� TO AA70URN Tf1E 1gETZt7G. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK DECLARED TNE JAN. 23� I984 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AA7IXIRNED AT 10:Z0 P.M. Respectfully suhmitted, L�' Saba �� Recording Secretary Policy - Ice Locations I. The Park, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department shall provide and maintain two types of ice areas in the City of Fridley: A. General Areas: These areas shall be designated for pleasure skating only. No hockey playing or the use of hockey sticks shall be allowed on general areas. If the ice surface is sufficiently large. it may be divided into two sections by means of a snow berm. One section shall be for general skating and the other for the use of persons with hockey sticks. No organized hockey games may be played on a general skating area. B. Hockey Rinks: These rinks shall be designated exclusively for the purpose of playing ice hockey, broomball, and other organized team activities. These rinks shall have boards around the entire rink, goals, and the appropriate markings embedded in the ice. II. Number of Ice Areas: The number of ice areas will be determined on a yearly basis by the Parks & Recreation Comnission. Contributing factors will be school age population, hockey/broomball registration and participation, staff evaluation, and interest expressed by an area. III. Skating Season: The length of the skating season shall be entirely dependent upon the weather. The Director shall decide when it is no longer feasible to maintain any form of safe ice surface because of temperatures and/or other weather conditions. IY. Location of Ice Areas: A. All ice areas, general and hockey, shall be located on Fridley city property. When this is not possible, lease agreements may be erranged. B. The Department shall not maintain any skating areas on natural hodies of water. C. Every attempt should be made to install hockey rinks where permanent installation is possibte. D. Where feasible, warming houses or shelter areas shall be provided at general ice areas and hockey rinks at the discretion of the Director. The hours of operation shall be determined by the Direct8r. When the temperature is below -15°F, or the wind chill is below -25 F., the warming house or shelter area shall be closed. Tfie official temperature will be that given over WCCO AM radio. Policy - Ice Locations (cont.) V. Ice Dimensions: A. General Ice Area: The minimum ice surface area for a general ice area shall be 4,000 sq. ft. If a larger ice surface is possible, a section of the surface shali be designated for hockey. The Department may provide goals for the rinks. B. Hockey Rink: The minimum size of a hockey rink shall be that prescribed by the amateur hockey association or other official governing body. VI. Ice Area Ptaintenance: The Park, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department shall maintain the ice areas so as to provide safe, usable, skating surfaces. VII. The following shall be considered when establishing a skating area: A. Water source B. Grade level C. Soil conditians D. Vehicle access E. User safety F. Accessibility G. Traffic barriers H. Public interest/demand I. Department capabiiity VIII. The Park, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department Staff shall supp7y to the Parks & Recreation Corimission at their regular7y scheduled March meeting a written evaluation of the past year's skating season. -2- CITY OF FRIDLEY APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 31, 1984 .�CALL TO ORDER: C Chairperson Gabel called the January 31, 1984, Appeals Commission meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: Mernbers Present: Pat Gabel, Alex Barna, Jim Plemel, Donald Betzold Menbers Absent: Jean Gerou Otfiers Present: Darrel Clark, City of Fridley Al Fehn, 1251 Hillwind Rd. N.E. A1 Singer, 1450 Rice Creek Rd. N.E. Hjalmer and Ruby Anderson, 1491 Rice Creek Rd. N.E. APPROVAL Of JANUAR'f 17, 1984, P,PPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MO'_"IOtJ BY AfR. BESZOLD, SECONDED BY M.R. BARFA� _TO APPROVE TIIE J.tL7. Z7� 1984� AP^EALS COMMISSION P17:]UTES AS WRITTE7:. . UPON A POICE VOTE, ALL VOTIPJG AYE� CIIAIP.PERSCl7 CABEL DECLARED T:IE MO"'ZON CAP.RIED UNANIMOUSLY, l. TABLED: REQUEST FOR VARIANCES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITV , TO REDUCE FRONT YARD SETBACK FROM 35 FEET TO 25 FEET: TO REDUCE�IfE REQUIRED REAR YARD SETBACK FOR A DRIVEWAY FROP1 5 FEET TO 1 FOOT: A�JD TO REDUCE TfiE REQUIRED 15 FEET PLANTING STRIP 6ETWEEF� DIFFERENT ZONES TO 1 FOOT, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE N.E.�U DR NT OF IPJTERST TE 694 D TRUNK HIGFIWAY 65 ON HILLWII4D ROAD THE SAME BEING 1239 1241 1245 1247 AND 1249 HILLIlIND ROAD N.E. Request by Mr. Allan Fehn, 1251 Hillwind Road N.E., Fridley, Pin. 55432 MOT2077 BY 11R. pLEMEL� SECONDED BY MR. BARNA� SO REMO!'E '^HE ABOVE ISEA1 FROM THE TABLE, UPON R VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAZRPEPSOf7 GABEL DECLARED THE N.OTIOl? CAP.RIED UNANIl10USLY. Chairperson Gabel read the following Administrative Staff Report: ADMYNISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT Lot 1, Western Ridge Estates (Hillwind Road) A. PUFiLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMEPlT: Section 205.093, 4A, requires a minimum front yard setback of 35 feet. APPEALS C0�1MISSION MEETING, JANUARY 31 1984 PAGE 2 ! � � C Public purpose served by this requirement is to provide desired front yard space to be used for green areas on access and to add to the attractability of a multiple dwelling zone. � SECtion 205.095, 4, E3, requires parking areas to be set back 5 feet from any rear lot line. Public purpose served by this requirement is to separate parking areas with landscaped areas. Section 205.097, 4F, requires a 15 feet p1anY.ing strip between multiple dwelling district and other residential districts. Public purpose served by this requirement is to provide a physical separation between districts to protect and conserve the character of any adjoining nei9fiborfioods. STATED HARDSHIP: "The variances are needed because of the odd shape of the lot, the topography of the lot, and because the driveway is in the rear yard," ADMIt1ISTRATIUE STAFF REVIEW: This project requires several items that all will require City Council approval. First, it must be platted, and since an appreciable amount of the plat is State Highway turnback property, the petitioner must negotiate with the City to obtain the excess right of way. Second, parts of the property are presently zoned R-2 and R-2 and, therefore, the petitioner has petitioned to have that part of the plat presently occupied by a two-family dwelling zoned to R-2 and that part involving the construction of one two-family structure and one six- family structure zoned R-3. If the petitioner is successful in obtaining approval of the plat and rezoning, he will still need variance approval on three zoning setback requirements as outlined above. Therefore, the Board should act on the request for the variances only, and any recommendation for approval should be tied to the petitioner obtaining final approval of the plat and rezonin9 at the Council level. Ms. 6abel stated the Planning Commission did recommend to City Council approval of both the plat and the rezoning, APPEALS C0�1PiISSI0IJ MEETING JANUARY 31 1984 PAGE 3 Mr. Clark stated the petitioner, Mr. Fehn, was in the audience. Mr. Clark showed the Commission members a copy of the preli+inary plat � with the proposed buildings superimposed onto it. Mr. Betzold stated that Mr, fehn was asking for a variance for the driveway from 5 ft. to 1 ft. fiow steep was the drop qoing to be from where the cars would be drivin9 to the other piece of property? His concern was that in the wintertime when there is poor visibility or slippery conditions that this could be a potentially dangerous situation. He would like to see some type of physical barrier or guardrail along the road in this area. Mr. Fehn �aas agreeable to that. Ms. Gabel asked �1r. Fehn to state for the record what his hardship was in terms of the variance to reduce tF�e required 15 ft. planting strip between the different zones to 1 ft. Mr. fehn stated the problem was that he had no other place to put the drive- way in order to make the proper clearance past the houses. He stated they are building on a hill that is virtually a 45-de9ree anqle. Mr. Barna stated the variance for the reduction of the planting strip from 15 ft. to 1 ft. sounded like the petitioner did not want to plant anythinn all the way around, 6ut actually it is talk.ing ahout an area of approx. 80 linear feet in the area where the driveway, due to the contour, comes to within a fot of the lot line. Mr. Fehn stated that was correct. He stated he plans to rent these new units for $600-700 per morith per unit. In order to attract those types of renters, he is going to have to landscape and make the area aesthetically pleasing. MOTION BY PfR. BARNA� SECOP7DED BY MR, PLEMEL� TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEAP.I!`7G. UPON A VOZCE POTE, ALL VOSIl7G AYE', CXAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED TFIE PUBLZC HEAP.ING CLOSED AT 8:05 P.N.. Mr. Plemel stated he would be in favor of approving these variances. This property has been an eyesore, and this looked like a good plan for that area. Mr. Barna agreed that this looked like a good plan for the area. The Comnissioners now understood that the variance for the reduction in planting area was only for an area of approx. 80 linear feet. With the discussion of recontouring, he was envisioning a 10-15 ft, retaining wall, but basically the wall was only going to be 1-2 ft. high. He could understand the necessity for the front yard setback from 35 ft. to 25 ft. Mr. Betzold stated he had no problem with the variances as proposed at the meeting. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 31. 1984 I. Ms. Gabe7 stated she also had no problem with the variances. This was a difficult piece of property to develop, and Mr. Fehn has worked to make � the area aesthetically pleasing. { 2. MO_TION BY MR. BETZOLD, SECONDED BY MP„ BARNA, TD RECOMMEND 2t7 CZTY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST FOP. VARIANCE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 205 OF TNE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO REDUCE THE FRONT YRRD SETBACK FROM 35 FT. TO 25 FT.� GENERALLY I,OCATED ON TKE N.E. QUADRANT OF INTEP.STATE 694 AND TRUNK HIGHIJAY 65 ON XZLLWIND ROAD� THE 5AME BEING 1239� I241� I245, I247� AND 1249 HZLLGI7ND ROAD N.E. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLFiF2ED TIiE MO'"IOf7 CARRZED UNANIMOUSLY, MOTI011 BY MR. BETZOLD, SECONDED BY MR. BRR'JA, TO RECOMME.ND TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST FOR t'ARIANCE PURSUAf7T TO CNAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO REDUCE TFfE REQUZRED REAR YARD SETBACK FOR A DRIVEWAY FROM 5 FEET TO I FOOT, GENERALLY LOCATED ON TNE N.E. QUADRANT OF INTERESTATE 694 A1VD TRUNK HIGNF7AY 65 ON HILLGIIND ROAD� TXE SAML' BEING 1239� 224I� 1245, Al7D 2249 HILL47IND RORD N.E,� l47TH THE STIPULATION THAS A GUARDRAZL BE INSTALLED AT ANY LOCATION WHERE TXE RETAINING WALL EXCEEDS 30 INCHES IN HESGHT, UPON A VOICE VOTE� RLL VOTING AYE� CXAIRPERSON GABEL DECLIIRED TXE MOTIO:7 CARRIED UNANIPIOUSLY. MOTZON BY MR. BETZOLD, SECONDED BY HR. PLEIfEL, mp gECOMPIEND TO CITY COUNCIL APPP.OVAL OF THE REQUEST FOP. VARIANCE PUP.SUANT TO CHAP.TER 205 OF TFIE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED 15 FEET PLANTZNG STRIP BETf•IEEN DIFFERENT ZONES TO 1 FOOT, GENERALLY ZACATED ON TXE N.F„ QURDWiNT OF Zl7TERSTATE 694 AND TRUNK HIGXWAY 65 ON NILLG7IND ROAD, THE SAME BEING 2239, Z24Z, Z245, AND 1249 HILLWIND ROAD N,E. TXIS VARIANCE APPLZES TO THE APPPO:�,'IMATELY 80 LINEAR FEET AREA WHERE THE DRIVEGIAY COAfES G'IITHIN Z FOOT OF TXE ZAT LZf7E N7D THE REST OF THE PROPERTY LSNES THAT SEPRRATE DIFFERE^JT 20NINGS FIILL BE PLANTED 47ITX R LANDSCAPE PIJIN APPROVED BY THE CITY. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTIf7G AYE� CHAIRPERSON GRBEL DECLAP.ED TXE MOT207: CRRRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETIN6. JANUARY 31. 1984 MOTZON BY MR. BRRNA, SECONDED BY MR. PLEMEL, 2YJ OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARZNG. � UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLAI�D Tf1E PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:15 P.M. Chairperson 6abe1 read the Administrative Staff Report: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 1450 Rice Creek Road N.E. A. PUI3LIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: Section 205.073, 2, requires a minimum tot width of 75 feet for residential lots. Public purpose served by this requirement is to avoid the condition of over crowding of a residential neighborhood and to avoid an excess burden on the existing water and sewer services and to avoid reduction of surroundin9 property values. Section 205.044, 7, requires a minimum average front yard setback of 107 feet. Public purpose served by this requirement is to ensure that any new structures do not greatly impede the front yard "line of sight" for the existing house sites. B. STATED HARDSHIP: "The topography {steep hill) of the lot and the existing house front yard setback of 116 feet necessitate variances to build on the ne�i lot," C. ADMIIiISTRATIVE STAFF REUIEW: The adjacent structures within 100 feet of the lots in question have setbacks greater than 35 feet. When this situation exists, the required setback is 6 feet more or less than the mean depth. The mean depth in this instance is 113 feet, hence the minimum setback is 107 feet. Because of the steep topography, a 50 foot setback is more feasible. Furthermore, it allows a more desireable and useable rear yard. The lot riidths, which are 73 and 74 feet, are the largest obtainable widths because of the location of the existing house. A 10 foot side yard setback (which is required by Code) leaves 147 feet - enough for two lots; one 74 feet and the other 73 feet. Ms. Gabel stated the Planning Commission did recommend to City Council the approval of the lot split. Mr, Clark showed the Commission members an aerial photo of the property. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 31 1984 PAGE 5 Mr. Singer stated it was his plan to build a home for himself on one lot and sell the other lot. Both homes will be built with tuck-under garages to minimize the width on the loi5. � ► MOTION BY MR. BARNA� SECONDED BY MR. BETZOLD� TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEAkING. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CXAIRPERSON GRBEL DECLARED THE PUBLZC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:20 P.M. Mr. P7eme7 stated that since there were no neighborhood objections and these �vere very large lots, he would be in favor of approvinq the variances. MOTION BY MR, PLEMEL� SECONDED BY MR, BARNA� TO RECOM.MEND ?'O CITY COUNCIL APPROS�AL OF THE REQUEST FOR VARIANCE PURSUANT PO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FP.ZDLEY CZTY CODE, TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED LOT WZD_TH FROM 75 FEET TO 73 AND 74 FEET ANP TO REDUCE TNE AVERAGE FRONT YARD SETHACK FROM 207 FEET TO 50 FEET, ALL LOCATED ON LOT ONE (2) SHROUGN FZFTEEN (I5)� INCLUSIVE, BLOCK ONE (I)� IRVINGTON RDDITION� EXCEPT THAT PART PZJITTED AS HEATHER HILLS, INCLUDZNG ADJACENT ONE-HRLF (2/2) OF 1lLLEY AND ALL OF ADJACENT COLFAX STREET AS PLATTED� NOI4 VACATED, ACCORDZNG TO TffE RECORDE'D PLAT THEREFORE, EXCEPT PARCELS I860 llf�'D 1870 AND EXCEPT THAT PLATTED AS RICE CREEK SECOND ADDITION, THE SNSE BEING 1450� 1490� AND 1500 RICE CREEK ROAD N.E. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CXAIP,PERSON GABEL DECLARED THE AfOTION CR1?RIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION BY MR. BARNA� SECONDED BY MR. PLEMEL, TO AA70URN TffE MEETING. UPO.N R [�OICE VOTE, ALL VOTING A1'E, CHAZRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE JRN. 31, 1989� APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT B:30 P.M. �Res ctfully sub itted, ,`y; -�/�' !` '� � _ Lynne Saba Recording Secretary , r � �r � CITY OF FRIOLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETIP�G, FEBRUARY 8, 1984 CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Schnabel calTed the February 8, 1984, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Ms. Schnabel, Mr. Oquist, Ms. Gabel, Mr. Svanda, Mr. Kondrick, Mr. Minton (for D1r. Goodspeed), Mr. Saba Members Absent: None Others Present: Jerrold Boardman, City Planner APPROUAL OF JANUARY 11, 1984, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. KONDRZCK� 5ECONDED BY MS. GABEL� TO APPROVE iHE JAN. ZI� Z984� PLANNING COMMI5SION MINUTES AS YlR22TEN. UPON A POICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRWOMAN 5CHNABEL DECLARED TItE MOTION CAP.RIED UNANIMOUSLY. �. 1-1984. OF THE PLANNIPlG COM�IISSION Mr. Boardman stated that in November, the City was approached by a developer who wanted to do a package in Lot 1, Block 2, East Ranch Estates Second Addition. The City Council discussed th#s and suggested the HRA look at including all the vacant property north of Rice Creek as part of the redevelop- ment project area. It was the concensus of the City Council at that time that maybe they should look at going in that direction. Mr. Boardman stated that, as the Commission might know, industrial develop- ment bonds (IDB's) may he a thing of the past; at least, in this year's congress, IDB's are going to be limited drastically. With the limitation of tfie IDB's, ii is going to�be very difficult to put packages together because the canpetition for funds is going to be very steep. One of the things Fridley has in place that is to its advantage is the reserve system, Tf�e general reserve system is tied to the redevelopment district areas. The reserve system provides an alternative means of financing which will give the City of Fridley a lead role in 6eing able to attract development. Mr. Boardman stated all a redevelopment district (not tax increment) does is allow them to utilize the general reserve system within the City of Fridley in those properties. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, fEBRUARY 8 1984 PAGE 2 Mr. Boardman stated that after the City Council's suggestion, the HRA did review tfiose properties and did make a recommendation to amend the redevelop- ment plan to include all the vacant property north of Rice Creek, Mr. Boardman stated that as part of the state regu7ations under Chapter 462, which establishes redevelopment areas, it says the HRA shall direct their recanmendations to the Planning Commission for written opinion. That written optnion goes to the City Council; t6e City Council will then hold public hear%ngs and act to approve or not apprw e the modification to ihe redevelop- ment plan. �r. Boardman stated that in his memo to the Planning Commission dated Feb. 2, 1984, he laid out those areas in the amendment which he felt were consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. He also noted there was nothing in the Comprefiensive Plan that would be incon�istent with the goals and objectives by including this propety in tfie redevelopment district. He had also inc7uded copies of those sections of the Comprehensive Plan. He stated that if the Comnission agreed with t�is, he would ask for the approval of Planning Corranission Resolution No. 7- 1984. Ms. Ga6e1 asked if there was any tax increment money going into this. Mr. Boardman stated increment is not captured until the tax increment finance district is established. All this is doing is establishing the boundaries of the redevelopment project area. MS, Gabel stated that if they are not going to capture any increment, how do they assist in the deve7opment financially and why would they want to do it if it doesn't capture any incremeni? Mr. Boardman stated all this would do is allow them to uti7ize or set up a tax increment district within those boundaries. They will not set up a tax increment district now on any of these project areas until they actually have a project that is going to move into that area. The reason they do that is that all of the projects that would be established in all of these areas would be economic development districts. An economic development district means they can capture tax increment for a period of eight years, They do not want to set up a tax increment now until they have an actual project. If they set up a tax increment now, they would have eight years, and they may not be able to get a development on that site for 3-4 years. That would give them only an additional five years for tax increment. Also, because it is in a project area, that does not necessarily mean that it has to be a tax increment district. Mr. Boardman stated that, for example, a development comes in and the development needs reserve system financing. The HRA at that point in time has the opportunity to use the reserve system financing on that property without necessarily setting up a tax increment district, just because it is in the project area. This is not a7ways the case, but it would be an alternative. If the HRA determines they would have enough tax increment that would be generated from some of their other projer.t areas so they would PLANNING COMMISSION MEETIPJG, FEBRUARY 8 1984 PAGE 3 not have to generate additional tax increment out of this project, they would 6e able to use the tax increment that was generated from some of the other projects to fund a reserve sysiem to allow the development to happen. Mr. Boardman stated the reserve is something that does not go away. They are putting money into a fund that would be returned to them. The only reason that the fund would 6e depleted is if a company would go into default on its loan. Mr. Minton asked how the reserve was returned. Mr. Boardman stated that when a tax increment is established, it generates dollars. Those dollars go to the HRA. What happens when they set up a reserve system - the HRA puts 10% of t�e bond cost into a common bond fund and 10% is taken from the tax increment of tfie HRA and put into a general reserve fund. When t�e investors pay off the bond fund and have not defaulted on the bond fund, tfiey still have a pool of money that comes back. So, they are not really spending dny money, but they are putting tha.t money into a secure, interest-bearing account. Eventually, that will come back to the taxing public. Mr, Boardman stated one of the main things they are looking at is that this gives the maximum f7exibi7ity for development on that vacant property. MOTION BY MR. MINSON, SECONDED BY MR. SABA, TO APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLDT70N NO. I- I984,'�A RE50LUTION OF TNE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, FINDING THE FRIDLEY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S MODIFIED REDEVEIAPMENT PLAN IS CONSZSTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE DEVEIAPMENT PLAN OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMO£ISLY. 2. RECEIVE JANUARY 5 1984 HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSIOPJ MINUTES: � MOT20N BY MR. MSNTON, 5ECONDED BY MS. GABEL, TO RECEIVE THE JAN, 5� 1984, HUMAN RESOURCE5 COMMISSION MINUTE5. UPON A VDICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRWOMAN 5CHNABEL DECLRRED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOU5LY. 3. RECEIVE JAN. 9, 1984, SPECIAL PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIOPJ MEETIPJG MINUTES: MOSION BY MR. KONDRICK� SECONDED BY MR 5VANDA� TO RECESVE TXE JRN. 9, 2984, SPECIAL PARK5 & RECRERTION C6M7SSION MEETTNG MINUTES. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRWOMRN 5CHNABEL DELCARED THE MOTSON CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PLANNING COMtAISSIONMEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1984 PAGE 4 4. MOTION BY MR. OQUI5T� 5ECONDED BY MR. KONDRICK, TO RECEIVE SHE MINUTES OP THE JOINT MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND HUMAlJ RESOURCES COMM15SION ON JAN. I0, 1984. This meeting was for the purpose of discussing 1984 community development block grant monies. On page 7 of the minutes, the Comnission members present at the meeting had shown an interest in the folloa�ing projects: 1. 15% to human service grants 2. Center City projects 3. Housing rehab/energy (back-up project) 4. Singte family rehab (back-up project) 5. Senior housing roll-over study Ms. Scfinabel stated she did not know if any of the Commission members were familiar with the senior citizen roll-over project at 23rd & Quincy St. N.E. The concept was tf�e same as outlined by h1r. Boardman at this meeting. What happened was that after the townhouse-type units were built, two factors surfaced: (1) The units were two-story units, and many seniors are not interested in climbing stairs so the housing that was built was inappropriate. (2) Most of the seniors simply were not interested in leaving their homes. Their homes were paid for, they had lived there all their lives, their friends were there, and their possessions were there. Ms. Schnabel stated that, consequently, the project was not successful, and it was her understanding that many of the units have not been sold. She has talked to several people in that area, and those people are not interested in this housing at all. She stated she would hate to see the City of Fridley spend $5-7,000 on a study, as she did not think it was worth that kind of money. 5he would rather see that amount of money go to the people who are really poor for their specific needs. Mr. Saba agreed. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CFIAIRWOMAN 5CHNABEL DECLARED THE MINUTES RECEIVED. � 140TION BY MR. MINTOl7� SECONDED BY hII2. SABA� TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIOP7S I-S, AS LISTED ABOVE AND ON PAGE 7 OF T,YE COPIMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMP92SS,-.CPi/ HUMAN RESOURCES COMMI5SION MEETING MINUTE5� AS POSSIBLE PROJECTS FOR Z984 CDBG GRE7NT MONIES. �1r. Saba stated he wou7d recommend the r.emoval of #5, senior housing ro71- over study, Ms. Gabel stated she was not quite so sure about deleting it, because they do not have all the facts and information. Possibly, if they had a study done, they might find it was something they did not want to do, but maybe tFiere was a way to do it more successfully. PLANNIfJG COPIP1ISSION MEETING, FEBRUARY 8, 1984 PAGE 5 P1s. Schnabel stated she just did not want to see that kind of money spent on a study. MOTION TO AMEND BY MR. SABA� SECONDED BY MR. OQUIST� TO ADOPS RECOPIMENDATIOr7S I- 4 AS POSSIBLE 2984 CDBG PROJECTS� DELETING �i5� SENIOR HOUSING ROLL-OVER STUDY: I. Z5% TO HUMAN 5ERVICE GRANT5 2. CENTER CITY PROJECT5 3. HOU5ING RENAB/ENERGY (BACK-UP PROJECT) 4. SINGLE FAMILY REHAB (BACK-UP PROJECT) UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIR4TOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. RECEIVE JANUARY 12, 1984, HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTFS: MOTION BY MS. GABEL� SECONDED BY MR. SABA� TO RECEIVE THE JRN. I2� 2984� HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES. UPON A VDICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRFIOMAN 5CHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTZON CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. RECEIUE JANUARY 17, 1984, APPEALS COMMISSIOfJ MINUTES: MOTION BY MS. GABEL� SECONDED BY MR. SABA� TO RECEIVE THE JAN. I7, Z984� APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTZON CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7. RECEIVE �ANUARY 17, 1984, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSIOPJ MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. SVANDA� SECONDED BY MR. KONDRICK� TO RECEIVE THE JAN. I7� 1984� ENVIRONMENTAL �UALITY COMMIS520N MINUTES. Mr. Svanda stated there were two motions in the minutes he would like the Planning Commission to concur with. The first motion dealt with New Chapter 109 entitled "Air Quality", a basic amendment to an existing ordinance. The Old Chapter 109 was combined with air quality and solid waste, and the basic amendment was the deletion of solid waste. What was left was quite short and was basically a reference to the state statutes and rules. He had some reservations about approving it at first, wondering wfiat the value of it was, 6ut he was now convinced tF�at by having the ordinance on the books, it put people on notice and ii does give the City some authority to go beyond the general nuisance provisions the City already has. He stated the Environmental Quality Commission recommended approval of the New Chapter 109 at their last meeting. Mr. Svanda stated the second motion dealt with a solid waste conference at the Sheraton Inn-West on Feb. 23-24. The Comnission felt it was very important for tF�e City to be represented at that conference, particularly PLANNING COMF1ISSION MEETING FEBRUARY 8 1984 PAGE 6 Planning Department people, John Flora, City Council, particularly Ed Hamernik. The conference was put on jointly by the MPCA and the Waste Management Soard, and tfie registration was very reasonable at $35. Mr. Svanda stated the Commission's goal was to build some concensus within city staff and the decision makers to help the Commission do its job of trying to get a solid waste reduction program in gear in the City and trying to do it before the P4etropolitan Council or Anoka County comes down and tells the Ciiy what to do, Tfie Commission felt it would be more prudent to have sanet6ing going and make a demonstration of what is being done and how effective the program is instead of having someone come and tell them what to do, fiow to do ii, and wfien to do it. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING RYE, CHAIRWOM}1N SCXNABEL DECLARED THE MINUTES RECENED. MOTION BY MR. SVANDR� SECL9NDED BY MR. 5ABA� TO CONCUR WTTH THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMM2SSION TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL APpROVAL OF THE NEFT CfiRPTER .Z09 ENTITLED, "AIR QUALITY"� AND TO REPEAL OLD CHAPTER I09. UPON A T�O*CE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOU5LY. MOTION BY MR. SVANDA� SECONDED BY hII�. MINTON� TO CONCUR WITH TXE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMAIISSION TO RECOMMEND TCJ CITY COUNCIL THAT ONE OR MORE pLANNING STAFF PEOPLE, JOHN FLORA, AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, PARTICULARLY ED HAMERNIK� WHO WA5 THE OFFICIAL LIAI50N TO SHE "ANOKA COUNTY" SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE"� ATTEND�THE "EVALUATSP7G WASTE MANAGEMENT OPTSONS" CONFERENCE AT THE SHERATON INN—WEST ON FEB. 23-24, 2984. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� CHRIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED TXE b104'ION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 8. RECEIVE JANUARY 23, 1984 PARKS & RECREATION COP1MISSIQM MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. KOITPRICK� SECONDED BY MR, SABA� 2L� RECEIS'E TXE JAN. 23� 2984� PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTE5. h1r. Kondrick stated he would like the Planning Commission to concur with a motion made 6y the Parks & Recreation Commission to approve a Policy on Ice Locations for the City of Fridley. UPON A VOICE i�OTE, ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRWOAIAN SCHNABEL DECLRRED THE M,OTION CARRIED UNANZPIOUSLY. MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MS. GABEL� TO CONCUR WITH TXE PARKS 5 RECREATIOti COMMISSION TO RECOMMEND TO CSTY COUNCIL THE ApPROVAL OF THE POLICY ON ICE LOCASIONS IN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, UPQN A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTSNG RYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNASEL DECLRRED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PLANNING COM�1ISSION MEETING, FEBRUARY 8, 1954 PAGE 7 Mr. Svanda asked why the A-frame building at the Innsbruck Nature Center was boarded up. Mr. Boardman stated the building has been condemned by the city building inspector because the major beam supporting the bui7ding is rotten. He stated it would be quite expensive to repair it, and he did not know if the building would 6e torn down or not, Mr. Svanda stated he felt that if the building was donated to the City in the first place, it was worth putting some money into it and fixing it. This is such a nice area to visit, and he felt that if the building was torn down, the whole area would start to deteriorate. The area is already going downhill because the City is not paying any attention to the trails tfiat it spent money on not too long ago to put in. Ever since the emphasis switched to Springbrook Nature Center and the staff moved to Springbrook, maintenance in t�is area has completely stopped. The br�sh is not cut or t(1e trail maintained. He would like to see the City make an effort at repairing tfie building, Minimally, he would like to see some work done on the trails. Mr. Kondrick stated he was not aware of the condition of the building until a short time ago. He stated he would look into this and bring it up at the next Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. 9. RECEIVE JANUARY 31, 1984 z APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION BY MS. GABEL� SECONDED BY MR. KONDRICK, TO RECEIVE THE JAN, 8I, 1984, APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES. . UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 10. OTHER BUSINESS: a. Resignation of Mr. Boardman P1s. Schnabel stated that as Chairwoman of the Planning Commission, she would like to thank Mr. Boardman for all the hard work he has done for the City, She stated it has been a pleasure working with him, and every member of the Planning Comnission will miss him very much. ADJOURfdMENT; MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK� SEGYJNDED BY MIZ, SABA, TO ADTOURN THE MEETING. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING RYE� CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE FEB. 8� I984, PLANNING COMMI5520N MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:05 P,M. Respectfully submitted, L� ynL� Recording Secretary