PL 01/25/1989 - 7090PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1989
7:30 P.M.
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TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator
DATE: _ January 20, 1989
REGARDING: Kathy Castle's Resignation
I am sad to report that Kathy has accepted a planning position at,
where.else, the City of White Bear Lake. She will begin her
employment on February 1, 1989. The total of former Fridley
employees at White Bear Lake is now at three. City staff has
therefore named White Bear Lake to East Fridley (or how about New
�� FridlEy?).
Kathy:�s hard work will be missed. 'She has initiated a number of
prdcedures on her own which has made a positive contribution to the
:function of the Planning Division. She has been very helpful to
me i���my first months of employment. Her new job represents an
advanEement in her career, which should be very successful given
�.her pe�formance in Fridley.
The �3ty will be hiring a replacement in the next thirty days.
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PI.ANNING COMMI88ION MEETING, JANUARY 11, 1989
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CALL . TO ORDER •
Chairperson Betzold called the January il, 1989,
Commission meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL•
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Donald Betzold, Dean Saba, Sue Sherek,
Alex Barna, Paul Dahlberg
Dave Kondrick
Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator
Kathlyn Castle, Planning Assistant
Fatma Reda, Islamic Center of Minnesota
(See attached list)
Planning
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 21 1988. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Dahlberg, seconded by Mr. Saba, to approve the
December 21, 1988, Planning Commission minutes.
Mr. Betzold stated that on page 6, first paragraph, he would like
to add the following at the end of the sentence: "if the County's
plans have already been completed at that time."
OPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED QNANIMOIISLY AND THE MINIITES APPROVED AS AMENDED.
l. PUBLIC HEARING• CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT. SP #88-17,
BY ISLAMIC CENTER OF MINNESOTA:
Per Section 205.07.O1.C.2 of the Fridley City Code to allow a
church in a residential district on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 17, and
33, Meloland Gardens, generally located at 1401 Gardena Avenue N.E.
MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Saba, to open the public
hearing.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE � ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY, AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:36
P.M.
Ms. Castle stated the petitioner is requesting a special use permit
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to allow a church in a sinqle family dwelling district at 1401
Gardena Avenue N.E. The site is directly north of Totino Grace
High.School, is located in an R-1 single family dwelling district
and is surrounded by R-1. The R-1 district regulations requires
that churches meet the standards of the regulations in tiie CR-1
general office district. She stated the site does meet most of the
CR-1 district regulations except for parking and minor site
improvements.
Ms. Castle stated that in 1986, a special use permit was requested
by Church on the Move to allow a church and private school in the
R-1 district at this site. This request was approved by the City
Council with 15 stipulations; however, the citizens expressed some
concerns regarding traffic, parking, and recreational facilities.
Of the 15 stipulations, several were regarding the parking
situation. One of the stipulations required Church on the Move to
sign and record a parking use agreement with Totino Grace High
School to use Totino Grace's parking lot on an as needed overflow
basis. Totino Grace objected to this request; therefore, the City
Council reconsidered the special use permit and eventually denied
it.
Ms. Castle stated the Islamic Center of Minnesota is a Muslim
religious organization consisting of approximately 250 families.
Of these families, about 130 families are from this area. The
Center is currently using the site for their Sunday School where
about 200 students attend. In addition, they are using the site
for other recreational activities.
Ms. Castle stated 35 parking spaces are currently provided on the
site, and this church requires 166 spaces, based on a 1 stall per
3 person ratio. Because of the shortage, a private parking
agreement between Totino Grace High School and the Islamic Center
has been executed; The Center is allowed to use Totino Grace's lot
on a space available basis, if it does not interfere with the
normal classroom activities. There are 260 spaces on the Totino
Grace site.
Ms. Castle stated other minor improvements that will be needed are
the upgrading of the parking lot to meet City Code--sealcoating the
lot, installing some curb and gutter, and striping the lot. In
addition to that, they are requesting the Center to install a
dumpster enclosure.
Ms. Castle stated the building will be used for church activities
on Fridays, Sundays, and two other holidays during the year. The
library and gymnasium will be the designated rooms for the church
activities. The library will be used for Friday services, attended
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by approximately 40 people, and the gymnasium will be used on
holidays, attended by approximately 400-500 people.
Ms. Castle stated staff is recommending approval of the special use
permit with $ix stipulations:
1. A masonry dumpster enclosure with wooden gates shall be
installed by August 1, 1989.
2. The property owner shall combine individual lots into one
tax parcel, as requested by the City Assessor (buildable
lots abutting Hillcrest Drive and Oakwood Manor may be
exempted).
3. If the agreement between the Islamic Center and Totino
Grace High School ceases to exist, the Center shall at
that time apply for a special use permit to expand their
parking lot to meet the zoning requirements.
4. Church services shall occur in the library and gymnasium
only.
5. All existing hard surface areas shall be improved with
sealcoating, curb and gutter and striping by August 1,
1989.
6. Programmed activities shall not exceed the parking space
available on the site and at Totino Grace. In addition,
the Center's progranuned activities shall not conflict
with those of Totino Grace's which could cause a shortage
of parking space.
Mr. Betzold stated that in �the past there were some questions
regarding fee ownership of the property, and he wanted to know if
that problem had been solved.
Dr. Fatma Reda stated she is a member of the Islamic Center and
the community of Fridley. She stated the Islamic Center purchased
the former Gardena Elementary School in May 1988. At that time the
ownership of the school had already been turned over to Faith
Academy.
Dr. Reda stated that after purchasing the property, they surveyed
the community, both direct and indirect neighbors, and institutions
in the community to find out what the sentiments were for the plans
the Center had for the school. She stated they had three
objectives in mind:
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1. To use th� facility as a community school, a religious
school such as Sunday School, which has been permitted
since they purchased the school. That involves a regular
Sunday School running from 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. This
is usually followed by a small prayer. Muslims have to
pray five times a day at particular times. This is
different in that there is no sermon and there is no
minister. Usually people who pray inside the school at
. this time are ones who have a school business; for
example, the children, parents, staff, etc. They can
pray in the classrooms or in the library. At this time,
�they have not needed to use the gymnasium.
2. To expand and serve the community for; for example,
community education classes, all kinds of things that
would be of interest to all people as Americans. They
have had a request from the community for a quality
daycare and they are looking into that. There are other
organizations that have communicated with them to use the
building, and they welcome these requests. Some
organizations in the community could use their gymnasium
for band practices, cheerleading practices, etc.
3. To use the facility as a church in the technical sense.
This involves two things:
a. The Fridays. They sent a letter to the neighborhood
explaining that since Friday is a workday,
practically speaking, they do not expect even 100
people to come for prayer. The present 35 parking
spaces would be sufficient for the Friday prayer
group of people.
b. Two high holidays during the year. One is the month
of Fasting (about the middle of April), and one is
for the Pilgrimage which commemorates the sacrifice
of Abraham (about 2 1/2 months later, toward the end
of June). They hope to have more people attending
these holidays.
Dr. Reda stated that prior to purchasing Gardena School, they
rented space in other facilities.
Dr. Reda stated they found from reviewing previous history of this
property that there has always been a concern about the flow of
traffic, safety of the neighborhood, the quietness of the
neighborhood, and keeping the atmosphere that way. From the
bec�inning, they have been trying to abide by those concerns and be
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a good neighbor. That is why they started looking at alternatives
early on. They had looked at expanding the parking lot right away,
but that is not practical for them now because of a shortage of
funds. The second option was to try and find another site for
parking. Ti�ey approached Totino Grace. Totino Grace was very
gracious, and the Board of Directors approved the use of parking
with the same stipulations recommended by City staff that the use
of Totino Grace's lot not conflict with any function of Totino
Grace High School. If at any time, the Center's functions conflict
with the functions of Totino Grace, the Center will hold their
functions elsewhere like they have been doing for years. They do
not want to create any problems in the community at all.
Mr. Betzold asked if this facility would be in addition to the
Islamic Center in Columbia Heights.
Dr. Reda stated the Columbia Heights facility was given to them by
a family foundation, and they have a permanent lease on that
facility to use it for the purpose of worship. There are still
quite a few functions that will continue to be held there.
Mr. Betzold asked if there were any long range plans for the
facility in Fridley.
Dr. Reda stated basically they are looking for a place to teach the
children and to have some special functions for them. At this
time, they do not envision any major changes on the site. She did
not know how things would change in future years. They really have
a very small Muslim community in the Twin Cities area.
Mr. Betzold asked Ms. Reda to give a little more detailed account
of what type of activities would be going on at the facility.
Dr. Reda stated there are no functions at the facility Monday
through Thursday. They have a volunteer director who comes, in a
couple of hours each day to take care of the mail and other
business. The main function of the Center is on Sundays with the
Sunday School. Last summer they had some athletic activities for
the Youth Club on Saturdays also. They have a soccer field and a
baseball field, and they would like to have more of those
activities next summer.
Dr. Reda stated the daycare center would be a non-religious daycare
open to the public. They are still in the process of surveying the
community to see if there is a rea3 need. She stated if they
decide to have a daycare center, that requires a special use permit
alsa, so it is a different issue.
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Mr. Mohmoud Abdel Rahman, 6717 Washington Street N.E., stated he
is a pharmacist, and has lived in this neighborhood for over two
years. Before that he lived in Columbia Heights. He is married
and has two :children who attend Sunday School at the sci�ool in
Fridley. Before that, they went to the Islamic facility on 41st
and 7th Street in Columbia Heights.
Mr. Raliman stated he was at the meeting to support this request and
to ask the Planning Commission to recommend approval. He stated
the Islamic community is a peaceful people, and they just want to
worship God in their own way and live in harmony with others in the
community. It is the only outlet for their children and for them
to practice their belief in God. It is a time when they can
socialize with their brothers and sisters in the Islamic faith.
He stated he was speaking on behalf of not only himself and his
family, but for his brothers and sisters who live in Fridley who
could not be at the meeting because of employment conunitments.
Mr. Betzold stated that in the agenda (page 1-M) was a letter from
Margaret J. Knudson, 1322 Hillcrest Drive N.E., dated January 3,
1989, who stated that she could not attend the Planning Commission
meeting, but would like to tell the Planning Commission that she
would prefer to have the facility remain as a school. She was also
concerned about the loss of the wetland to the rear of the
property.
MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to receive Ms.
Knudson's letter dated January 3, 1989, into the record.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE � ALL VOTIN(3 AYE, CHAIRPERBON BETZOLD DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED QNANIMODSLY.
A representative from the Islamic Center stated he would also like
the Commission members to receive another letter into the record
from Ms. Knudson dated December 28, 1988, addressed to the Islamic
Center. In this letter, Ms. Knudson thanked them for cleaning up
the building waste that was thrown on their land recently. More
trash had been thrown in the same area, but she and the City
inspector felt it was not the Islamic Center that was doing the
dumping, and she thanked the Islamic Center for their helpfulness.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to receive Ms.
Knudson's letter dated December 28, 1988, into the record.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE � ALL VOTING AYE � CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DBCLARED THE
MOTIDN CARRIED IINANIMODBLY.
Mr. Jim McLaughlin, 1050 Gardena Avenue, stated in the past he had
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raised the questions: (1) What is the impact of the additional
traffic on Gardena Avenue, particularly at the intersection of
Gardena and Central Avenue? and (2) What is the City doing to
control traffic at that intersection?
Mr. McLaughl�in stated he realized these two questions do not
specifically relate to this special use permit, but he hoped these
two issues would be studied before the City Council acts on this
special use permit.
Dr. Reda stated they have tried to ask their people coming from the
east (about 40%) to come from the east and the people coming from
the west (about 60�) to come from the west to avoid everyone
entering and exiting Gardena Avenue at Central Avenue from the same
direction. Those coming from the east can use Silver Lake Road and
then over. She stated they are also trying to organize things so
that people will not all arrive at the same time. Since May they
have been trying to do these things, and their Muslim community has
been very cooperative in trying to prevent congestion all at one
time.
Mr. McLauglin stated he has not noticed any significant traffic
since the Islamic Center has had ownership of the school. It was
just something he would like addressed whenever something like this
special use permit comes up. ,
Councilmember Schneider stated the concern about traffic at Gardena
and Central Avenue is a separate concern from this special use
permit. However, the Council did ask staff to do a traffic count
at that intersection. That was done about a month ago, and the
County has indicated that the results do not warrant any stoplights
at that intersection.
Dr. Rasheed Khan, 1455 North Innsbruck Drive, stated he is a
physician and has lived in Fridley for more than 14 years. He
wanted to express his feelings as to what the Center can do for his
family and its members. Because of the Columbia Heights facility,
his children received proper guidance and education in their
religion. His son is now a teacher at the Center in Fridley. This
Center has tremendously helped his family and other members of the
Muslim community. The essential part of their religion is the
Friday afternoon prayers and the two major holidays during the
year. The Center will be very helpful for the Islamic community,
especially for future generations.
Mr. Dave Sallman, 6061 Woody Lane N.E., stated he had no objection
to.what has been proposed so far. However, if there is a parking
lot, what are the requirements for egress and ingress? Was it
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possible that access could go through the site to the west onto
Hillcrest? He realized this was a different special use permit,
but it was something that would be needed at some point in time.
Ms. Dacy stated she was sure access to Gardena Avenue would have
to be maintained. There is not much room, but access onto
Hillcrest would be routing traffic back through the neighborhood;
and it �aas her initial assessment that was something that would not
be necessary. It was something staff would have to study at the
time.
Mr. Ed Kaspszak, 1317 Hillcrest Drive N.E., stated he would like
an additional qualification that a special use permit for any
expansion of the parking lot must be conditioned upon 2/3 approval
of the property owners in the neighborhood affected by the
expansion. That way the property owners can decide whether it is
something they want or not. He felt that it was very difficult for
a gov�rnmental unit to say "no" once the Center has been there for
awhile and has become established. Staff could essentially say now
that the special use permit for parking expansion wou�ld be
approved. The fear the property owners have is the fear of more
traffic.
Mr. Kaspszak stated also a parking lot, in terms of the wildlife
in the area, would,require an action higher than the City Council,
and that is the State of Minnesota.
Mr. Kaspszak stated one of the problems, not with the building
itself, but with the property is that the Islamic Center has not
controlled the weeds. The weeds got very bad last summer. He had
called the City twice and the weed inspector twice and had gotten
no action. He had finally called Councilmember Schneider who said
he would take care of it, and still nothing happened. Not it is
winter, but the problem is still going to be there in the spring.
Dr. Reda stated they realized the weeds were a problem. She stated
they purchased the property in May and by the time they got moved
in and did some cleaning up of the property, it was already well
into July. One of their members, who is a professor of weed
science at the University of Minnesota, did some spraying. She
assured the neighbors that the weed problem was on their agenda for
taking care of in the spring.
Mr. Kaspszak stated that, other than the weeds, the Islamic Center
people have been good neighbors.
Mr: Betzold stated that regarding the wetlands concern, he did not
know if the area was large enough for the Department of Natural
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Resources to be interested; but it was something the City would
have to address at the time. He did not know if it was legal for
the Planning Commission to impose a stipulation like the one
suggested by.Mr. Kaspszak. The U.S. Supreme Court has addressed
the issue of�essentially governing bodies, elected or appointed,
to make decisions abdicating their responsibility over to neighbors
to make the decision. The Supreme Court has struck those practices
down and has said it is the responsibility of the elected or
appointed officials to make.
Mr. Kaspszak stated he would like a legal opinion from the City
Attorney on this issue.
Mr. Betzold stated they can certainly call this to the City
Attorney's attention and have a legal opinion available at the .City
Council meeting.
Mr. Scott Nelson, 1314 Hillcrest Drive N.E., stated he owned the
property next to the northern end of the access lot part of the
property. He was mainly concerned if there was a parking lot
expansion, could a driveway go through that part of the property?
If so, he would be against it. Regarding stipulation #2 which said
the property owner shall combine the individual lots into one tax
parcel with the possible exclusion of the buildable lots abutting
Hillcrest Drive and Oakwood Manor, he would like to see those lots
definitely excluded. It would make it easier for those lots to be
converted into or sold as single family lots in the future.
Mr: Nelson stated he had also called City Hall about the weed
problem and had gotten no response. He was also concerned about
the wetlands.
Ms. Olga Palmer, 1329 Gardena Avenue N.E., stated the letter the
neighbors receiyed from the Islamic Center said the Center wanted
to have Sunday School and church services on Friday, yet they are
worshipping on Sunday. Does the special use permit cover church
services seven days a week, or does it address specific days?
Some limits should be set.
Ms. Dacy stated the scope of the special use permit is�to allow the
Center to conduct a church activity. The applicant has indicated
there will a Friday afternoon prayer service, as well as two
special occasions during the year. Staff has structured the
recommendation for approval to the Planning Commission such that
they did not specify exact days and times. It is structured to
basically limit the amount of people who can use the facility for
the church services by parking. This is to allow flexibility for
the applicant if there.is a change in times or if they want to have
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a church service on another day other than Friday. Staff's main
concerns are the traffic impacts and the site improvements, and
staff has made recommendations to control these concerns. Any
other stipulations beyond that are up to the Planning Commission
and City Council. �
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to close the public
hearing.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON BETZOLD DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
Mr. Saba stated he attends a church one block away from the Islamic
facility in Columbia Heights and these people are very good
neighbors. He did not know of anyone who has had any problems with
the facility or the people. The proposed use by the Islamic Center
for the Gardena School facility was certainly better than some of
the things that have been proposed in the past. He would strongly
support the special use permit, and he would like a legal opinion
at the City Council regarding Mr. Kaspszak's request.
Mr. Dahlberg stated that regarding stipulation #2 referring to the
two parcels of property on Hillcrest and Oakwood Manor, would the
petitioner object to having the words "may be" changed to "shall
be"?
Dr. Reda stated they would be agreeable to that change.
Ms. Sherek stated that in view of the history of this site and the
comments from the neighbors, she would like a stipulation that
addresses the weed problem. This property has been neglected for
some time and needs some attention. She would suggest August 1,
1989, as a deadline for having the weed problem taken care of.
Dr. Reda stated they would be agreeable to that stipulation.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to recoYnmend to City
Council approval of Special Use Permit, SP #88-17, by the Islamic
Center of Minnesota, pursuant to Section 205.07.O1.C.2 of the
Fridley City Code to allow a church in a residential district on
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 17, and 33, Meloland Gardens, generally
located at 1401 Gardena Avenue N.E., with the following
stipulations:
1. A masonry dumpster enclosure with wooden gates shall be
._ installed by August.l, 1989.
2. The property owner shall combine individual lots into one
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tax parcel, as requested by the City Assessor (buildable
lots abutting Hillcrest Drive and Oakwood Manor shall be
exempted). The wording change is subject to a legal
opinion from the City Attorney.
3. If the agreement between the Islamic Center and Totino
Grade High School ceases to exist, the Center shall at
that time apply for a special use permit to expand their
� parking lot to meet the zoning requirements.
4. Church services shall occur in the library and gymnasium
only.
5. All existing hard surface areas shall be improved with
sealcoating, curb and gutter and striping by August 1,
1989.
6. Prograiamed activities shall not exceed the parking space
available on the site and at Totino Grace. In addition,
the Center's programmed activities shall not conflict
with those of Totino Grace' s which could cause a shortage
of parking space.
7. The property owner shall take care of the weed problem
by August 1, 1989.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON BETZOLD DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
Mr. Betzold stated this item will go to City Council on January 23.
Mr. Betzold stated he would like to express the Commission's
appreciation to the neighbors for their kind attention and for
their patience during this public hearing.
Dr. Reda stated that on behalf of the Islamic Center, she would
also like to thank the neighborhood. She stated the neighborhood
has really made them feel welcome. People have been stopping by
and giving them encouragement, and they really appreciate that.
2. REVIEW OF 1989 CDBG PROGRAM:
Ms. Dacy stated that this was an information item, but she would
be happy to pass on any comments the Planning Commission members
might have to the City Council.
3. BRIC,�TER PROPOSAL. CENTRAL AVENUE:
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Ms. Dacy stated this was an information item only. The City
Council has directed staff to encourage the Brickner brothers to
have a neighborhood meeting prior to an application for a multiple
family structure at this location.
Ms. Dacy stated, secondarily, she would like the Commission to
comment on the proposed Land Use Study for the Central Avenue
Corridor. As the Commission members were aware, there is a hodge-
podge of zoning districts and uses, and staff feels a Land Use
Study would be consistent with the Commission's previous direction
to be pro-active and make any recommendations for a redevelopment
plan of the types of uses they would like to see along the
Corridor.
Mr. Dahlberg stated Central Avenue used to be a major thoroughfare
and is no longer that and should not be encouraged to be one. He
stated he thought it would be useful to have a Land Use Study done
from Rice Creek Road all the way to Osborne along Central Avenue.
Ms. Sherek stated if staff knows how many units are going to be
proposed, it might be important to have a traffic study done also.
Traffic is a big concern in this neighborhood.
4. LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT UPDATE:
Ms. Dacy stated that at the last meeting, the Planning Commission
set a special meeting for January 18th to discuss light rail
transit. After contacting Tim Yantos of Anoka County to invite him
to the meeting, it was brought to her attention that January 18th
conflicted with an LRT Advisory Committee meeting. However, Mr.
Yantos and Dick Wolsfeld of BRW can attend a February ist meeting.
Ms. Dacy stated that after talking to Mr. Yantos, it appears that
they can incorporate the Planning Commission into a useful process-
-and that is the preliminary engineering phase. She also stated
she wants Anoka County to address the question of how that is going
to affect future planning decisions, and what the impacts are going
to be along the routes and at the station locations.
Mr. Dahlberg stated Councilmember Billings has asked him if he
would be interested in attending the January 18th LRT Advisory
Committee meeting at Spring Lake Park City Hall. He stated he does
plan to attend the meeting.
Ms. Dacy stated staff has also invited Councilmeanber Billings,
Scott Lund, and John Flora to the Feb. 1 special Planning
Commission meeting.
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5, RECEIVE DECEMBER 8. 1988. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT___AUTHORITY
MINUTES•
OM TION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to receive the
December 8, 1988, Housing & Redevelopment Authority minutes.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALI, VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON BETZOLD DECLARED THE
MOTION�CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY.
ADJOURNMENT:
OTION by Mr. Dahlberg, seconded by Mr. Barna, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Betzold
declared the January 11, 1989, Planning Commission meeting
adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Res ectfully s mitted,
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Ly e Saba
Recording Secretary
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APPEALS DATE
�'� OF PLANNING CON�WSSION DATE : January 25 , 1989
FIZIDLEY CITY COIAVCIL DATE auTMOR x�/dn
REQUEST
PERMIT NUMBER
APPLICANT
PROPOSED REQUEST
LOCATION
SITE DATA
SIZE
DENSITY
PRESENT ZONING
ADJACENT LAND USES
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PLANNWG COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION
P . S . 4�88-03
API Supply Company
To replat Lot 3, Auditor's Subdivision No. 79
5110 Main Street N.E.
Lot 1; 10.3 acres; Lot Z, 7.1 acres;
Lot 1, 16� lot coverage
M-2, Heavy Industrial
N, M-I; S, M-2; E, R-1; W, M-Z
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P.S. #88-03
API Supply Co.
Page 2
REQUEST
The petitioner, API Supply Company, is requesting to replat that
portion of Lot 3, Auditor's Subdivision No. 79, generally located
at 5110 Main Street N.E. A replat is needed in order for the
petitioner to mortgage their building located at this site. API
Supply's title company will not issue insurance unless the property
is subdivided.
ANALYSIS
Background
The property was originally owned by Burlington Northern Inc. who
recently sold it to Glacier Park Company. Glacier Park will own
both of the lots subdivided, but will lease the northern lot (Lot
1) to API Supply Co. Glacier Park does plan on developing Lot 2
in the future, however, there are no concrete development plans as
of yet.
Site
The property contains 18.5 acres and is being subdivided into two
parcels. The first parcel, Lot 1, is approximately 11 acres in
size and is the site of the API Supply Co. Lot 2 contains
approximately 7.5 acres and is vacant. Both of these lots comply
with the regulati�ns stated in the M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning
district.
The plat does not include the westerly 250 feet of Lot 3, Auditor's
Subdivision No. 79 because that portion contains part of Burlington
Northern's railroad lines. This portion is part of a different tax
parcel. ,
The City is requesting a bikeway/walkway easement be retained over
the eastern portion of the plat. This portion of Main Street has
been designated as part of the City's bikeway/walkway corridor.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff recommends approval of preliminary plat, P.S. #88-03, with
the following stipulations:
1. Park fee for Lot 2 be�paid at the time a building permit is
issued.
2. A bikeway/walkway easement be dedicated to the City and
recorded by August 15-, 1989.
A T T A C H M E N T S
P.S. #88-03
API Supply Co.
1C - Application Form
1D - Public Hearing notice
IE - Mailing List
1F - Ma.iling List, page 2
1G - Location Map
1H - Zoning Map
II - Site Plan
1J - Letter from API Supply Co.
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6431 UNIVERSITY AYE. N.E.
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
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FEE OWNER INFORMATION
NAN� (please print) Glacier Park Company �� � 612-782-3007
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BEFORE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing of the
Gity Council of the City of Fridley at the' COI�iiTNITY EDUCATION
CENTER, 6085 - 7TFi STREET N.E. on Wednesday, January 25, 1989 at
7:30 p.m. for the purpose of:
Consideration of a-Preliminary Plat, P.S. �88-
03, Glacier Park Company Addition, by API
Supply Company, being a replat of that portion
of Lot 3, Auditor's Subdivision No. 79,
generally located at 5110 Main Street N.E.
Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an
opportunity at the at the above stated time and place.
DONALD BETZOLD
CAAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
Publish: January 11, 1989
January 18, 1989
Any questions related to this item may be referred to the Fridley
Community Development Department, 571-3450.
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API Supply Company
5110 Main Street N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Glacier Park Company
2000 Foshay Tower
821 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
William Bush
5060 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
David Serie
5072 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
LuWayne Petterson
5084 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Samir Awaijane
5096 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
L1oyd Fitzer
5108 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridleq, MN 55421
John Gacek
5120 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Dennis Nihart
5061 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Donald Soderlind
5073 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
James Bodick
5085 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Scot Rolek
5097 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
MAILING LIST Planning 1/6/89 y
Council
Arlene Hutton
5072 Clearview Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Lowell Appleby
5060 Clearview Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Dean Custer
5000 Clearview Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Patrick Spaeth
131 Panorama Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Curtis Peterson
5013 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Roaald Zemba
5025 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Margy Schlavin
5037 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Ronald Hewitt
5049 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Richard Schaller
5048 Clearview Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
William Schultz
5036 Clearview Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Patrick Flikeid
5012 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
LeRoy Droege
5024 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Darrell Scott
5036 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Jack Downeq
5048 Hughes Avenue N.E.
Frid?.ey, MN 55421
John Montour
100 Panorama Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Alex Kurak
112 Panorama Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Douglas Engel
124 Panorama Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Edwin Watkins
136 Panorama Avenue N.E.
Fridleq, MN 5,5421
Hilton Hunstad
148 Panorama Avenue N.E.
Fridleq, MN 55421
Robert Berquist
137 Gibraltar Road N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Dennis Smith Richard Snell
5024 Clearview Lane N.E. 125 Gibralfar Road N.E.
Eridley, MN 55421 Fridley, MN 55421
Paul Chik
5012 Clearview Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Charles Welf
113 Gibraltar Road N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Chester Gudvangen George Wicklund
Duane Anderson 5000 Hughes Avenue N.E. 101 Gibraltar Road N.E.
5084 Clearview Lane N.E. Fridley, MN 55421 Fridley, MN 55421
Fridley, MN 55421
API Supply Co
SP ��88-03
Keith Martin
100 Gibraltar Road N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Charles Anderson
112 Gibraltar Road N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Dale Cruse
124 G�braltar Road N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Thomas Myre
136 Gibraltar Road N,E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Frank Pilarski
137 Pilot Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Duane Tyo
125 Pilot Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Paul Larson/C. Flores
113 Pilot Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Artk�ur Quiggle
101 Pilot Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
James Durose
113 - 49tk Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Frank Mangen
]01 - 49th Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Thomas Bukowski
100 Pilot Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Jerome Tollefson
112 Pilot Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Virgil Snipstad
124 Pilot Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Dealers Mfg. Co.
5130 Main Street N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Fullerton Metal
5170 Main Street N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Riskind-an Partners
350 E. Dundee Road
Wheeling, IL 60000
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5110 Main SMeet N.E
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Minneapolis, MN 55440
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November 18, 1988
Barbara Dacy
Civic Center
6431 University Avenue NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Dear Barbara,
Enclosed are the following copies relating to the property we
are leasing from Burling ton Northern:
1) Survey �
2) Legal description
3) Plat map taken from 1984 appraisal
4) Quitclaim Deed between Burlington Norther Railroad
and Glacier Park Company
As you know we wish to put a mortgage on our building located on
this property. The title company will not issue insurance
unless there is a�subdivision and lot split. Our attorney, Mr.
Dave Kastelic, will be calling you on Monday to discuss the
situation. Our desire is to take care of this matter as quickly
as possible. Any help you can give us to speed things along
will be g.reatly appreciated.
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APPEALS DATE
C��QF PLANNING COMMISSION DATE : Januarq 25, 198-9
Fitl DLEY CITY COUNCIL DATE q�pq KC / dn
REQUEST
PERMIT NUMBER
APPLICANT
PROPOSED REQUEST
LOCATION
SITE DATA
SIZE
DENSITY
PRESENT ZONWG
ADJACENT LAND USES
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ANALYSIS
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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PLANNING COMNIISSION
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L . S . 4�88-07
William Shields
To create a separate parcel from Auditor's Sub. No. 94
1300 Skywood Court N.E.
10,500 square feet
Vacant
R-1, Single Family Dwelling district
N, public right-of-way, I-694; S, R-1; E, R-1; W, R-1
Available
$750.00
N/A
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Staff Report
L.S. #88-07
William Shields
Page 2
REOUEST
William Shields, the petitioner, is requesting approval of a lot
split which would create a new parcel from Lot 7, subdivision of
Lot 10, Auditor's Subdivision IJo. 94, generally located at 1300
Skywood Court N.E. The purpose of this split is to create a parcel
suitable for the construction of a single family home.
ANALYSIS
Background
A lot split, L.S. #64-22, for this parcel was previously approved
by the City Council in 1964. The approval authorized subdivision
of the property into three parcels in order to construct homes on
two of them (see Attachment 1G). The third lot contained an
existing single family home. One of the two southern parcels is
the same parcel included in the application. The lot split
authorization was not recorded at the Anoka County Courthouse
within the required time period. The subdivision approval
therefore expired, making it necessary for the petitioner to
reapply for the lot split approval again.
Site
The two parcels created by this subdivision comply with the lot
regulations required in the R-1 zoning district. The proposed
common lot line separating the two parcels encroaches upon an
existing gravel driveway which provides access to the house on the
northern lot. A driveway easement over that portion of the south
lot should be obtained to guarantee access to the northerly lot.
The existing driveway is gravel. Section 205.07.06.A.2 of the City
Code requires a11 driveways to be surfaced with blacktop, concrete
or other hardsurface material. The petitioner's driveway should
be brought into compliance with, the City Code, therefore, a
hardsurface driveway should be installed.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff recommends approval of lot split, L.S. #88-07 to create a
sep,arate parcel from Auditor's Subdivision ATo. 94, with the
following stipulations:
l. A driveway easement over that port�.on of the south lot shall
be executed prior to the sale of the property.
Staff Report ,
L.S. #88-07 �
William Shields
Page 3
2. The existing gravel driveway on the north lot shall be
hardsurfaced by August 15, 1989.
3• Park fee of $750.00 (or current rate) shall be paid at the
time of building permit.
4. Future house on southerly lot shall be connected to City
utilities.
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L.S. �'�88-07
William Shields
2D - Application Form
2E - Hearing Notice
ZF - Mailing List
ZG - Lot Split ��64-22 Map
2H - Location Map
2I - Zoning Map
2J - Site Plan
2K - Planning Commission minutes, for L.S. 4�64-22
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December 27, 1988
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
The City of Fridley Planning Commission will be holding an informal
hearing on a request for a lot split, L.S. #88-07, by William
Shields, to create a separate pa,rcel €rom Auditor r s Subdivision No.
94 to be described as the south i40.00 feet of the west 150.00 feet
of Lot 7, subdivision of Lot 10, except the west 75.00 feet
thereof, generally located at 1300 Skywood Court N.E.
Anyone who wishes to be heard shall be given an opportunity at the
Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, January 25, 1989 at the
CONIlKUNITY EDUCATION CENTER, 6085 - 7TH STREET N.E. at 7:30 p.m.
DONALD BETZOLD
CHAIRMAN
PLAN1dING COMMISSION
L.S. ��88-07
William Shields
William Shields
1300 Skywood Court N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
John Clutter
1324 Skywood Court N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
James Petron
5300 Fillmore Street N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
David Mollers
1288 Skywood Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Roland Lang
1278 Skywood Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Yun Lee
1268 Skywood Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Carl Heggestad
1258 Skywood Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Mary Matthews
1259 Skpwood Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Sheldon Mortenson
1289 Skywood Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
A and L Management Co.
1290 Cheri Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
A and L Maaagement Co.
2051 Long Lake Road
New Brighton, MN 55112
Lyle Nelson
1316 Skywood Court N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Paul Bierat
1312 Skywood Court N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
MAILING LIST Planning January 6, 1989.
Council
Myron Kidder
1331 Skywood Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Percy Campeau
1323 Skywood Lane N.E.
Fridl,ey, MN 55421
Kenneth Helfenstein
I315 Skywood Lane �T.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Lawrence Bendel
1310 Skywood Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Steeen Hendrickson
1318 Skywood Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Donald Zook
1326 Skywood Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
John Relzenberg
1309 - 53rd Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
Edmund Berg
5353 Fillmore Street N.E.
Fridley, MN 55421
City Council Members
Planning Comm. Chairman
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The City Manager explained to the City Council the request for a s�t...�:
use permit ..for a double bungalow and ga.ve the recommended approval �.�' �
Planning Commission. Mr. Bernard Wolke� cbn�ractor� was present
to explain the axea to the City Council� alao� the double bungalov
to be built.: The City Ma,nager stated the Plannin� Commission had
also recoumiended the lot split request necessary for the double bu.°��
and if the City Council concurred ir� the special use premit they ea�•..:�
set a public hearin�. �r, Wm. Shieids was present to explain the �,-+�
���iylotion by 4�r3ght to concur with the recomQnendation of the .Planning �
' sion and grant the lot split request� L. S. #61+-22� by William Shf�:g� ,
, on the East 75 feet af the South 1�+0 feet of the �esterly 150 feet c.'
Lot 7 of Subdivision of Lot'10� Auditor's Subdivision #9�+ and
the West 75 feet of the South 1�0 feet of the Westerly 150 feet oP;��;
� 7 of Subdivision #10� Auditor•s Subdiv3.sion #9�+. Seconded by Kirk.��a. �
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Motion.by Kirkha.m to concur with the recommendation of the Planni�,; 'F
Co�ission and set a public hearing for a double bun��low special�� !;:�
perm3t� SW 1� of Lot 7� Subdivision of Lot 10� Auditor's Subdivis:;�
�g�+ being 5355 Fillmore Street N. E,� request by Willia.m Shieids� ;,,� �
High��ay �100 Northeast; Seconded by Wright. Upon a voice vote� _tce� �
being no nays� the motion carried unan3mously. ._ . :�
FRIDLEY SAFETY C01+�T'�: �MEETING A+LCNIFI�ES SEF1'ENIDER ' 15 196�+:
Mayor Nee a.nnounced for the consideration o�' the City Council the a�
of the minutes of the Fridley Safety Committee Meeting held 3epte�
lo, 1961+.
Motion.by Kirkham to rece3ve �and file the minutes of the Fridley �
Coum�ittee Meeting held September 16, 196�+. Seconded by Wri�ht. U�
a voice vote� there being no ne.ys� the motion carried unanimously,
EOMM[TNICATIONS :
N�PiNESOTA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT;
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ON T. H. #1+7 AT 67TH A,ti'D
Mayor Nee announced for the consideration of the City Council a c
cat3on from the State of Minnesota. Highway Department relative to ��
crossovers. The City Manager explained for Council members the ares �;
where Rice Creek Terrace comes onto the service roa.d� there is a rr�t��
over and residents state they had been to.the eouncil previoualy am:�
been told the road would be closed and he ha.d asked the State Hi�,.w�'�a=
Department to look into the matter und they sr�y they �aould not ::;:•. �� ;.,�
• ob�jections to closing a part of this crossovea and would put gu�z: -�
posts, etc., there. Ma.yor Nee su�gested the �.tter be sent to �'
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PARRS � RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 9, 1989
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CALL TO ORDER•
Vice-Chairperson Schreiner called the January 9, 1989, Parks &
Recreation Commission meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. �
ROLL CALL•
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Mary Schreiner, Dick Young, Dan Allen,
John Gargaro
Dave Kondrick
Jack Kirk, Director of Parks & Natural Resources
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 7. 1988, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES•
MOTION by Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Gargaro, to approve the
November 7, 1988, Parks & Recreation Commission minutes as written.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON BCHREINER
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
STAFF REPORT•
a. Winter Program Update
" Mr. Kirk stated he wanted to update the Commissioners on a
number of different programs.
Mr. Kirk stated in November the City co-sponsored with the
Lions Club the annual Turkey Shoot held at the Fridley Middle
School. Despite rain and an open house at the Fridley Middle
School, 75�teams (150 people) participated. That was down a
little from last year.
Mr. Kirk stated 28 FYSA youth basketball coaches were
certified through the National Youth Sports Coaches
Association training, The training deals with the psychology
of coaching, maximizing performance, prevention and care of
injuries, and sports-specific guidelines. Also through this
program, the coaches receive $300,000 worth of liability
coverage. Staff continues to receive very favorable comments
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about the training from the coaches. The training is not
mandatory, and there were about six coaches who did not become
certified.
Mr. Kirk stated there has been talk at the national level
through the National Recreation and Park Association that the
certification of coaches might become mandatory through the
State Legislature. One state already has legislation to that
effect, so this is something that might be coming within the
next five years.
Mr. Kirk stated the Senior Citizens will be receiving their
new bus some time this spring. The bus was made possible
through a federal grant and a 20� match from the Fridley Lions
Club. This is basically a replacement for the bus the Fridley
Lions donated about 12-15 years ago, and the bus will be used
for shopping, senior lunch programs, and other programs. He
stated the City is very appreciative to the Lions for this
help.
Mr. Kirk stated that as part of the Senior programming, about
175 seniors had a New Year's "Noon" party at the Skywood Inn.
Mr. Kirk stated the warming houses are now open. It is city
policy to close the warming houses when the temperatuY�e is
-25 degrees windchill or temperature.
Mr. Gargaro stated a couple of hockey coaches have told him
the ice is excellent this year.
Mr. Kirk stated Springbrook Nature Center is involved in a
program through McGraw-Hill Corp. It is a nation-wide
computer network where students who are working on a computer
would have a question on various topics, such as nature study.
They can enter the question into the computer, and they will
get an answer to that question. Springbrook Nature Center is
the only nature center in the country that is involved in this
program. Springbrook Nature Center is not linked up right now
via computer. The questions come over on a computer at
a school facility, and then a person from the school calls
Springbrook with the questions that deal with nature centers.
He stated that in the future, they are hoping to be linked up
via computer.
Mr. Kirk stated ther2 are a number of.Friday night specials
at Springbrook Nature Center which can draw 50-100 people.
�" They are drawing a lot of families, because it is a low cost
family activity. Live entertainment is alternated with
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movies. The Friday Night Specials are partially sponsored by
Burger King. Burger King pays for the entertainment, provides
orange drink, and hands out coupons.
Mr. Kirk stated that on Thursday evening, January 12th, the
first annual "Fridley Night" was being held at the Met Center.
They are taking a group of Fridley Hockey Association
yaungsters and parents to the Met Center for the North Stars
game. The youngsters will skate two hours before the game;
and then during the first intermission, the smallest children
will skate. He stated this is being sponsored very heavily
by the Lions Club to help defray some of the costs for these
youngsters. He stated 150 people are participating, and it
should be a fun evening for them.
Mr. Young stated the City of Fridley has a participation
policy that the FYSA and Hockey Association are required to
submit to the City in order to get funding. The Commission
has not seen any of those participation policies this year.
Mr. Kirk stated the City always receives a participation
policy prior to a payment being issued to a sport. The
different sports are well aware that this is a requirement
before they can get any funding from the City. He stated
these participation policies have not always been brought back
to the Commission; and if the Commission members would like
to receive them, he would make sure they are brought to the
Commission after being received by the City.
Mr. Young stated that as long as the participation policies
are submitted and meet with staff's approval, he did not think
it was necessary to bring them to the Commission.
Use of Fee Waiver Program
Mr. Rirk stated that in every program brochure, they advertise
that the City has a fee adjustment policy. Anyone who cannot
afford to pay for a program can have the fee adjusted or
completely waived. He stated he had asked Rick DeGardner to
review what the fee waiver usage has been for 1988. There
were 51 different requests for fee waivers or fee adjustments
for a total of $684 in 1988. Each year it averages $400-700.
Mr. Kirk stated the policy is never overly used, yet he
believed they are serving certain needs. Mr. DeGardner had
_ indicated that three families used the program very
exclusively--$182 for one family. He stated the City has
never set any guidelines for a maximum number of programs
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allowed with the fee waiver or adjustment program. At this
time, their approach has been only for voluntary financial
information. If a person chooses not to provide any financial
information, he/she does not have to.
Mr. Kirk stated they had one family with 3 children register
for 21 classes for a total of $182. One family with 3
children registered for classes for a total of $172, and one
particular person had the fee completely waived for a total
of $66.
Mr. Young stated they are looking at 2/3 of the $684 being
used by three families.
Mr. Gargaro stated he did not object to the City waiving or
adjusting fees for programming if there is a need, but when
three families use 2/3 of the total dollar amount, then maybe
the program is being abused.
Mr. Young suggested staff check with the School District to
find out what their policy and procedures are for children to
receive free school lunches. That financial information is
not voluntary at the school level; families are required to
give financial information in order for their children to
receive free lunches. He stated there are also guidelines for
adjusting or waiving fees for athletic programs in the
schools, and staff might want to check with the Athletic
Director and the Director of Special Services.
Mr. Kirk stated those were good suggestions. -He would check
with the School District. It would certainly give them a good
starting point.
c. Tennis Court Lighting - Commons
Mr. Kirk stated Mr. Vollanan had told him that the four tennis
courts at Commons Park are scheduled to be lit this summer.
Mr. Volkman stated he would attend the February Commission
meeting and would have a schedule of when this might be done
and a complete outline of the park improvements for this
coming season.
NEW BUSINESS•
a. Park Shelter Study
Mr. Rirk stated that at the last meeting, he told the
Commission that an open air shelter was budgeted for
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Creekridge Park. However, before a shelter is put in, staff
would like to take an inventory of the existing facilities in
the parks. The City has no permanent park shelter with a
meeting,room for playground program, bathroom facilities, and
storage�area. Most of the shelters are basically facilities
that are also used as warming house facilities for the skating
programs.
Mr. Kirk stated he would like to show the Commission members
some slides of the existing facilities, giving a little
history of each one. He stated staff is working on a capital
improvements plan for the next 5 years. By the next meeting,
staff will come to the Commission with a plan of where they
see the needs for shelters over the next 5 years, whether that
be a new shelter or a replacement for an existing building.
They also want to survey some of the neighboring communities
to see what kinds of different permanent buildings they have
in their parks, and then come back to the Commission with some
plans for some different styles of buildings for the
Commission to review and select from at the next meeting.
b. 1989 Softball League Fees
Mr. Kirk stated staff is recommending the softball league fees
stay the same for 1989 as they were in 1988. Basically, the
softball fees cover costs of the umpire, softballs,
scorekeeper, trophies, sanction fees set up by the State, etc.
The umpire pay is the biggest portion of the cost, and this
will remain at the same rate ($16/game) for 1989.
Mr. Kirk stated that when they looked at this, they found the
additional cost would be less than $2 per team. Fridley has
increased their softball league fees more than other
communities �ave for the amount of games they play. So, staff
is recommending the fees remain the same. That would be for
all State registered leagues and Fun Leagues (Monday night
couples' league and women's fun league�.
MOTION by Mr. Gargaro, seconded by Mr. Allen, to approve
staff's recommendation that the 1989 softball league fees
remain the same•as the 1988 season at $295/team for the Fun
leagues and $325/team for the I�II2PA registered leagues.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIItPERBON SC$REINER
DECLARED T8E 1tlIOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
�Mr. Kirk stated they were also changing their industrial
program a little bit this year. In the past, all the
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industrial teams played on either Wednesday or Thursday; and
based on how they did during the season, they were placed in
Class B or Class C for the playoffs and that is how the teams
go through the State tournament. .
Mr. Kirk stated the State has now gone to a Class A, Class B,
Class C, and Class D and has expanded the number of offerings.
B�cause of that, the City has run into the problem in the past
where they have teams misclassified at playoff time. To
alleviate this problem, they are planning on setting up the
A, B, C, and D classifications right from the start of the
softball season. He stated they have notified the teams, and
the teams do not seem to have any objections to this change.
1989 Meeting Dates
MOTION by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Gargaro, to approve the
1989 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting dates, with the
exception that the July 3, 1989, meeting be changed to July
10, 1989.
QPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHREINER
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOUSLY.
Hockey Boosters Softball Tournament Request
Mr. Kirk stated he had an application from the Fridley Tiger
Hockey Boosters to hold their 12th annual softball tournament
for June 23-25, 1989. Staff's recommendation would be to
approve the tournament request.
MOTION by Mr. Gargaro, seconded by Mr. Allen, to approve the
Fridley Tiger Hockey Boosters softball tournament request for
June 23-25, �989.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, YICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHREINER
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED ONANIMOSIILY..
OLD BUSINESS�
a. Edgewater Park = Redeemer Church Survey
Mr. Kirk stated that after the August meeting, it was agreed
that representatives from Redeemer Lutheran Church would meet
with staff to put together a letter and survey to be mailed
out to the neighborhood. He stated staff did meet with them
in November, and the letter and survey were finalized in
December. One hundred and forty letters and surveys were
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mailed out on Friday. He stated he was very surprised to
receive 10 responses already. Six of those people who
responded were in favor of a lease or sale of parkland to
Redeemes Lutheran Church for parking lot, 2 said "no", and 2
had no preference.
Mr. Kirk stated they will compile the surveys as they come in
and will have more information f•or the Commission at their
next meeting.
b. Policy Manual
MOTION by Mr. Allen, seconded by Mr. Gargaro, to�table
discussion on the Policy Manual until a meeting when the
Chairperson can be present.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALI� VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BCHREINER
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY.
c. Hockey Rink Location Update
Mr. Kirk stated that at the last Commission meeting, staff was
very confident that an arrangement would be made with the
Islamic Center of Minnesota for a hockey rink at the old
Gardena School location for this skating season. The City was
asking for a 15 year lease. They would go along with a 3-5
year lease, but were not anxious to have a long term lease;
however, if the City would participate in the cost of a storm
pipe they needed to improve the parking situation at a cost
of about $20,000, they might.consider a long term lease.
Mr. Kirk stated when staff got back to them saying the City
would work with them on a storm water pipe to help with the
drainage problem, the Center had decided they wanted a maximum
lease of 3-5 years. The City did not feel it was a wise
decision to make all the improvements, approximately $17,000-
19,000 to actually get the site prepared, lights, etc., and
then face not having a lease after 3-5 years.
Mr. Rirk stated another alternative for a hockey rink was at
Totino Grace High School. Prior to the possible arrangement
with the Islamic Center, he had talked to Grace's athletic
director who was agreeable but did not know where a rink could
be placed. Mr. Kirk stated when it appeared the arrangement
would not work with the Islamic Center, he went back to the
_ Grace site and looked around for a possible location. The
most feasible site was right off Arthur Street across from the
A-frame, to the southeast of Totino Grace High School. It
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appeared to be a workable site for a 200 ft. x 85 ft. hockey
rink. The City would do the earth work and put in the
lights. The biggest concerns are if they can tie into Grace's
electricity and if they can get a long term arrangement with
Grace High School. He stated the Athletic Director a� Grace
is not opposed to the long term arrangement, but he will have
to pursue it with the Board.
TYie Commissioners expressed concern that Grace might be using
the ice when it is needed for the Fridley teams.
Mr. Kirk stated that was one of his concerns also, and he
brought this up with the Athletic Director. He told Mr. Kirk
that the students are out of school at approximately 2:00-2:30
p.m., and they would use the ice until 4:00 p.m. Mr. Kirk
stated if the can work out an arrangement for Grace High
School to use the rink from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., that means the
cleaning of the hockey rink at Grace High School would have
to be one of the first rinks done. The City could then have
the rink at 4:00 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, the City
would use the rink from noon until 8:30 p.m. He stated he had
explored the possibility of using one of Grace's garages next
to the proposed rink for storage, but the Athletic Director
stated this one is used for storage and therefore is not
available.
Mr. Rirk stated
date, and he
progressed.
ADJOURNMENT•
this was an update on what was happening to
would provide more information as things
MOTION by Mr. Gargaro, seconded by Mr. Allen, to adjourn the
meeting. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Vice-Chairperson
Schreiner declared the January 9, 1989, Parks & Recreation
Commission meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Re ording Secretary
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HIIMAN RESOIIRCES COMMISSION MEETING� JANUARY 5� 1989
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CALL TO ORDER•
Chairperson Sherek called the January 5, 1989, Human Resources
Commission meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL•
Members Present: Sue Sherek, Paul Westby, Sue Jackson,
Francis van Dan (arrived 7:40 p.m.)
Members Absent: Claudia Dodge
Others Present: Steven Barg, Planning Assistant
Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator
Tim Turnbull, Public Safety Projects Coordinator
Kathy Divine, PCN
Carole Miller, PCN
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 1 1988 HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES:
MOTION by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Westby, to approve the
December 1, 1988, Human Resources Commission minutes as written.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SHERER DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
(Mr. van Dan arrived at the meeting at 7:40 p.m.)
l. CONSIDERATION OF ASSISTANCE TO THE PARENTS' COMM[JNICATION NETWORK:
Mr. Turnbull stated he has had the opportunity to serve on the
Fridley Youth Crisis Council representing the Police Department,
and one of the members of that group is the Parents' Communication
Network. The Fridiey Youth Crisis Council is an organization made
up of professionals in the community dealing with the issues
surrounding problems associated with young people: drug and
alcohol use, suicide, etc. The Parents' Coaununity Network (PCN)
is a fairly recent organization and certainly deserves to be heard
by the Human Resources Commission.
Mr. Turnbull stated the Police Department is very interested in
helping the PCN and seeing that it continues, because the Police
Department thinks it is going to be a very valuable tool in dealing
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with the drug and alcohol problems associated with young people in
the City of Fridley and with the families of these young people.
Mr. Turnbull�stated he would like Kathy Divine and Carole�Miller
to give some more information about PCN and its purpose.
Ms. Divine stated the reason she and Ms. Miller got interested in
starting this organization was because of alcohol abuse in their
families. They found there was nowhere parents of teenagers could
go for help. In their search, they found there was a Parents'
Communication Network in Minnesota, and they proceeded to find out
who was in charge and contacted that person. They were told that
PCN was a way to bridge the schools, Police Department, and
especially the parents, so parents have other parents to talk to.
Kids seem to have a great network, so why can't the parents have
one too? She stated they attended a PCN workshop, and from there
they decided to start their own PCN in Fridley.
Ms. Divine stated they are not professional caunselors and do not
intend to be, but they are parents who are willing to listen to
other parents and to refer them to people who can help them. She
stated they want the PCN to continue, to keep the newsletter going,
and to keep a directory, and their purpose for coming to the
Commission was to ask for the Commission's support financially.
Ms. Miller stated they hope PCN will help with attitude changes
relating to drugs and alcohol in the community and in the families,
and the effect drugs and alcohol have on families. She stated they
are recommending the following guidelines to parents who become
members of the PCN:
1. Agree to have only chemical-free activities for their
children within their own homes and in their community.
2. Always chaperone home parties and support reasonable
curfews .
3. Communicate via telephone regarding the activities of
their children.
4. Work with school administrators and public agencies in
the enforcement of school policies and public laws on the
use of chemicals.
5. Support and/or sponsor parent and student education
" programs.
Ms. Miller stated it is getting an awareness out to the community
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that drugs and alcohol can affect any person, no matter what kind
of family the person comes from.
Ms. Divine stated there is a lot of information in their newsletter
about drug awareness. They would like to expand their newsletter
to include parents of elementary age children also. They would
like to let parents know that there is a time in the elementary
child's life when a parent must teach that child independence.
There must be some "letting go" on the parent's part.
Ms. Sherek stated the only funds the Human Resources Commission
controls are CDBG funds. If the Commission can come up with some
ideas, or get some suggestions from the PCN of ways the City can
help support PCN, then the Commission can make those
recommendations to the City Council.
Mr. Turnbull stated the Fridley Youth Crisis Council has worked
with Connie Thompson, Senior Coordinator, during the last couple
of weeks and they have decided that the seniors can be a good
resource for the PCN as far as helping with the distribution of the
newsletter. The Police Department will be supplying some staff
support on a limited basis. He stated this is a situation where
a group is just getting started. What Ms. Divine and Ms. Miller
have done up until now is go to the City's service organizations
and ask for help in financing the newsletter. They have received
some money in this way, but it is very difficult for Ms. Divine
and Ms. Miller to do the things they want to do when they are
always having to seek funding from service organizations. He
stated it was a credit to the Fridley service organizations who
have seen the worthiness of the PCN and have contributed money.
Mr. Turnbull stated he had suggested to Ms. Divine and Ms. Miller
that there might be some funding available through the CDBG funds.
`He felt the PCN would like to find themselves in a funding
situation where they can get "seed" money so they can get the
newsletter started and then be able to begin dealing with some of
other important issues without having to continually seek funding.
He stated it is very difficult for two people who have full time
jobs to be responsible for putting out the publication,
coordinating the mailing, etc., and still have to seek funding.
Mr. Turnbull stated that in talking to Ms. Divine and Ms. Miller,
they feel if they can get up and running with some "seed" money for
a year to 1 1/2 years, they might then find themselves in a
situation where they can work towards the newsletter becoming more
self-supporting, maybe through a$5 annual contribution. But, at
thi�'time, it is very difficult to ask for a$5 contribution for
the newsletter and then end up only being able to print one copy.
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Ms. Miller stated she felt very strongly that the work being done
by the organization has to be done by the parents.
Ms. Sherek stated the Commission has a very fonaalized grant
application that is mailed out each year about the middle of
February. Organizations then submit proposals for the Commission's
review. The Commission considers each proposal, holds a public
hearing for a presentation by each organization, makes a
recommendation to the City Council, the City Council makes the
final decision, and the funds are distributed in July.
Ms. Sherek stated it was her personal feeling as a member of the
Human Resources Commission that the Commission would look .very
favorably on funding PCN, the reason being that the purpose of the
CDBG funds is to provide seed money to get these kinds of community
service projects off the ground and running. They are always
looking for something they can fund once or partially a second time
to help an organization become self-supporting.
Ms. Sherek stated she wondered if the Commission might want to make
a request directly to the City Council that the Council consider
some funding in the interim before the CDBG funding is available.
Mr. Turnbull stated he felt it would be beneficial to the PCN if
the Commission could make that recommendation, even if no funds are
available or if the timing is not conducive based on the budget.
It"would get this issue before the City Council become it is time
to approve the final distribution of the CDBG monies for human
services, and it would help to draw some attention to the program.
As he had said before, the Police Department is very interested in
seeing that this program gets going and stays operational. For one
`thing, it is a"parent" organization, and the community is lacking
in that kind of'program. The problem of young people and drugs and
alcohol is becoming more apparent in this community and it is not
automatically going to go away. They should look very seriously
at any efforts or resources that can be directed to the area of
dealing with the problem of drugs and young people.
Ms. Jackson stated one thing the Commission looks for when
considering proposals far human service funding is "how does it
affect the citizens of Fridley directly?", and the PCN was
definitely geared to the people of Fridley. She felt there has
been mare and more emphasis by the City on not having paid staff
solving all the community's problems. She also felt that the
memU�rs of the City Council want Fridley to be a place where there
is a sense of community--a place where people feel they belong, and
she felt the City Council would respond favorably in helping the
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PCN.
Ms. Jackson volunteered to help Ms. Miller and Ms. Divine in
reviewing and writing material for the newsletter.
Ms. Sherek asked if the PCN included all the schools in Fridley.
Ms. Miller stated their goal is to include every family of school
age children in the City of Fridley. Their membership is at 180
families right now. They would also like to include the business
community, schools, and churches so that the PCN would be another
umbrella of the community.
Ms. Miller stated they will be showing a film in February entitled,
"Getting Involved Before Your Children Do" and they are hoping to
get more parents to join at that time.
Ms. Jackson stated she thought it was amazing what Ms. Miller and
Ms. Divine have done on their own.
Mr. Turnbull stated the Police Department would be more than happy
to speak in favor of this organization if a presentation is made
before the City Council prior to grant time.
MOTION by Mr. Westby, seconded by Mr. van Dan, to recommend to the
City Council that they invite Ms. Miller and Ms. Divine of the
Parents� Communication Network to make a presentation before the
City Council for the purpose of asking for some assistance for PCN
in the interim before CDBG funds become available.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BHERER DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
Mr. Turnbull stated that in the past, the Fridley Youth Crisis
Council has gotten funding through drug grants and other types of
funding. Now the Fridley Youth Crisis Council is looking at doing
things that are more community educational/informational, and they
are looking for a way to supplement some of those costs. The
Fridley Youth Crisis Council might be interested in applying for
CDBG funding.
Ms. Sherek thanked Ms. Miller and Ms. Divine for coming to the
Commission meeting and for the good job they have been doing with
the PCN.
2. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Senior Housing Update: Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator
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Ms. Dacy stated that at the Oct. 31, 1988, Council meeting,
the Council directed staff to prepare an outline and cost
estimates for a study to determine the demand and housing
preference of low to moderate income seniors for�senior
housing. She stated her memo to the Iiuman Resources
Commission dated Dec. 29, 1988, outlined the study process
tl�at the City and the consultant, Health Planning and
Management Resources, Inc., have proposed.
Ms. Dacy stated Health Planning and Management Resources,
Inc., have already begun work. They are interviewing a number
of key senior contacts in the community--Connie Thompson,
Senior Coordinator is one of those contacts. They are now in
the process of doing a demographic analysis, and they will
follow that up with a random survey of Fridley households of
people aged 55 years and older. After that mail survey, the
consultant will conduct two focus group sessions with seniors
to get a quantitative approach to the mail survey. At this
time, they are looking at a 9 month process, having some type
of results by the end of February/beginning of March 1989.
The consultant will be preparing a draft survey for review by
the City Council at the end of January.
Ms. Dacy stated that, along with her memo to the Commission,
she had included in the agenda an example of the type of mail
survey the consultant used in the City of Lakeville, part of
the consultant's proposal, and the Executive Summary of the
Senior Housing Issues memo dated Oct. 28, 1988.
Ms. Dacy stated when she talked to the consultant last week,
they indicated the emphasis of the mail survey was to survey
the needs and preferences of low to moderate income
households. She thought they would probably end up getting
a random sample of all income groups.
Ms. Jackson stated she thought it should be what the desires
of the seniors are in Fridley, regardless of income.
Ms. Sherek stated she thought this survey would give them a
good idea of what the seniors desires are for housing, and
that was the biggest thing.
b. Consideration of Funding to Assist Reading Programs in Schools
Ms. Sherek stated she had drafted a letter to be sent to the
" principals and reading staff of all the elementary schools in
Fridley. Essentially, what she said in the letter was that
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as a Commission, they have been considering the issue of
literacy, both adult literacy and preventing adult illiteracy,
and they are looking for some way to assist or encourage
reading at the elementary school level. One idea was
providing books to be used as rewards for reading efforts
through some of the scholastic book programs. If the schools
were interested, they should secure an application from City
Hall. The schools might want to consider collaborating and
applying together. She stated she had also asked for any
other suggestions, changes, conunents, or recommendations for
funds.
The Commission members were in
the letter as drafted by Ms.
elementary schools in Fridley.
Other Old Business
agreement with the wording of
Sherek to be sent out to the
Mr. van Dan stated that at the last meeting before
adj ournment, he rose and said he wanted the record to show
that he was displeased with the Chairperson's attitude. In
looking at the minutes, he did not find any mention of this.
By whose authority was this omitted from the minutes? He
stated it is a criminal act to edit or alter minutes of a
public meeting, and what he said was part of the meeting.
Mr. van Dan stated that apparently the Chairperson has a
personality problem with him and has often issued vexatious
and disparaging remarks which he will not tolerate. This has
not happened once, but has been going on continuously for a
period of time. He stated last March when Mr. Hunt was staff
liaison, the Commission had a discussion on adult literacy.
It was mentioned that it was difficult to contact Mr. Tom
Myhra who was scheduled to make a presentation to the
Commission. He stated when he volunteered to contact Mr.
Myhra, he was greeted with jeers and disparaging remarks by
the Chairperson. He did not think that was proper, and he
would suggest that if the Chairperson resign if she has a
problem getting along with him.
Mr. van Dan stated that he had the longest veteran standing
of community service of any of the other Commission members.
He did not think any other Commission member could match it.
He cited some examples of his community service.
- Mr. van Dan stated he did not see how anyone who was not even
living in the community, who did not even know what went on
in the community, had the right to make disparaging or
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critical remarks. -
Ms. Sherek stated she was not the person who went before the
City Cauncil after her appointment to the Human Resources
Commission to disparage another person's appointment to a city
commission without ever even having met or talked to that
individual. Mr. van Dan had done that when she was appointed
to this Commission. She stated that if Mr. van Dan had a
problem with her appointment or her sitting on this
Commission, maybe he should take it up with the City Council
and ask the Council to remove her, if that was his pleasure.
Mr. van Dan stated if Ms. Sherek did not change her attitude,
he might do that.
Ms. Jackson stated she has been on this Commission since
April, and she has not missed a single meeting. She cannot
recall one time when she has left the meeting with the thought
that Ms. Sherek had been impolite to Mr. van Dan or treated
him wrongly. Maybe there have been some things that seemed
insensitive to him, but from the viewpoint of someone who has
been at these meetings and has listened to everything that has
gone on, she has not heard anything of this nature. She also
thought for Mr. van Dan to throw out the idea that somebody
is performing a criminal act is certainly very disparaging.
Secondly, no one was disagreeing with the service Mr. van Dan
has given the community, but he should not use his community
service as a"red herring" as to whether he has been�treated
fairly or unfairly.
Mr. van Dan stated if the Commission's work is being hampered
by personal remarks, then the Chairperson should resign.
Ms. Dacy stated she would like to respond to the issue of the
minutes not reflecting the comments made by Mr. van Dan at the
last meeting. Although she was not at the December meeting,
she did discuss this with Mr. Barg and Ms. ' Saba; and after
that discussion, she made the decision to instruct Ms. Saba
not to include Mr. van Dan's remarks in the minutes because
she felt that maybe those remarks occurred in a heated moment,
and it did not seem appropriate to include it in the minutes.
If Mr. van Dan had an issue with this, then maybe Mr. van Dan
and she should discuss it at a time convenient to Mr. van Dan.
Mr. Barg stated that none of the discussion that Mr. van Dan
,.was referring to at the. December meeting about his being
"wronged" was included in those minutes.
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Mr. van Dan stated he was satisfied with staff's explanation,
but this has been going on for too long, and he wanted the
minutes to reflect this problem.
Ms. Shei�ek stated that unless Mr. van Dan had anything�to add
that was germane to this Commission, then this discussion was
ended.
3. NEW BUSINESS•
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Consideration of New Workplan for 1988-89
Ms. Sherek stated this was a two-year workplan so it just
needed to be updated for 1989. Many items would remain the
same.
The Commission members reviewed the workplan and made some
changes.
Information/Discussion on CDBG Process for 1989
Mr. Barg stated the City Council will be studying the
situation and will be holding a public hearing regarding
Fridley's application for CDBG funding through Anoka County.
Based on the present staff proposal, the amount of $31,150 is
recommended for human services. That amount represents
approximately 31� of the total dollars requested and is just
slightly lower last year's figure.
Ms. Jackson stated Ms. Sherek had made a comment earlier that
the purpose of CDBG funds is to provide seed money to get a
project going as opposed to funding an organization on an
ongoing basis.
Ms. Sherek stated t� -;� is something that has been discussed
many times by the �: ����ission. The original intent of CDBG
funds was to pro�� :- :�. the necessary starting funds for
projects. With re�:,<��t to non-human service CDBG funds,
Congress has some ve��: �trict limitations on how those monies
can be expended. ��cngress did not impose such strict
limitations on the human service funds, but did indicate the
monies should not be used to fund, for example, a social
worker year after year for a City. The funds are to be used
to either conduct a specific project or get a project going
so it can become self-supporting or supported in some other
fashion. Some of the organizations that have been funded with
- CDBG hua►an services funding on an ongoing basis are Anoka
County CAP, the Senior Outreach Worker, S.A.C.A., etc. Every
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year, the Commission discusses whether this continued support
is justified, and one of the answers always is that if these
organizations were not funded through CDBG, there is no other
available source of funding.
Ms. Sherek stated the Commission has always looked at the
situation that even though there are some organizations they
continue to support, they are always looking for some new
projects so they are not funding the same organizations year
after year.
Ms. Jackson stated that maybe in the letter that is sent out
to the service organizations previously funded, there should
be some indication that the Commission is looking for new
projects to be funded, that CDBG human service funds are to
help on a one-time basis as "seed" money and are not
necessarily to be used to fund an organization on a regular
basis.
Ms. Sherek stated a discussion of the content of that letter
should be an agenda item for the February meeting. They can
make any wording changes at that time.
Mr. Barg stated he wanted the Commission members to be aware
that they have received a letter from Rise, Inc. Rise is
looking for some CDBG funding, and they will be going through
the funding process. There is some question about where they
fall under CDBG--under human services or under another area.
Ms. Dacy stated staff wanted to bring Rise's application to
the Commission's attention. Technically, under the CDBG
rules, they could be under the planning portion of CDBG monies
and could compete with the Riverview acquisition project or
the commercial rehab project. After reviewing the guidelines,
staff felt maybe they should be under human services.
Ms. Dacy stated Rise, Inc., provides employment for people
with various limitations. Rise is looking at eacpanding their
facilities. That does not qualify for funding under human
services, so staff has talked to them about the possibility
of assisting them with some project that would fall under
human services.
Ms. Sherek stated that included with Rise's application and
information was a list of the cities Rise serves. Fridley is
_ the 5th highest. Comparing Minneapolis with 175 people served
and Fridley with 103 people served, Fridley people are being
served at a fairly high ratio.
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Mr. van� Dan stated that at the last Human Rights Day, the
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membexs might be interested in watching this tape. R'here were
different.sessions and different key note speakers.
Mr. Westby stated h� would like tQ see the schedule af even�s
first so the Commission can dec�de wriat sessions they would'°
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OTIQN by Ms. Jacksan, seconded by.Mr`. Westby, to adjourn the
-.M meeting. Upon a voice vote, .all voting aye:, Chairpersan Sherek
declared the January 5, I989, Human Resources Commission m�eting
adjourned at 9;28 p.m. _
Respectfully s�,tbmitted,
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