PL 07/12/1989 - 7098PLAPNIFG COMl�ISSION lIEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 1989
7:30 P.M.
Barbara Dacy
Planning Coordinator
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City of Fridley
A G E N D A
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 19gg �;30 p.M.
LOCATION: COMMUNITy EDUCATION CENTER, 6085 - 7TH STREET N.E.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL: �,Q!�
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISS ON MINUTES:
June 21, 1989
PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY pLAT P.S. .
#89-02, SBF ADDITION BY JEROME FARRELL: ��� lH
To replat Lots 1, 2, 28 and 29, Block 2, Commerce Park into
two lots, the same being 250 Osborne Road N.E.
LIGHT RAIL UPDATE ,
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DISCUSS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE .
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DISCUSS DUMPSTER ORDINANCE ,
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UPDATE ON KEITH'S AUTO BODY SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP 89-08 TO .. 5- 5A
ALLOW A REPAIR GARAGE AT 7570 HIGHWAY 65 N.E. �
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RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL UALITY ,
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OTHER BUSINESS:
ADJOURNMENT;
CITY OF BRIDLEY
PLANNING COMMISBION MEETING, JIINE 21� 1989
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Betzold called the June 21, 1989, Planning Commission
meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CAL �:
Members Present: Donald Betzold, Dave Kondrick, Sue Sherek, Alex
Barna, Richard Svanda
Members Absent: Dean Saba
Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator
Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant
Charles Wood, Charles Wood Associates
Pat Dowd, Target
John Uban, Dahlgren, Shardlow, & Uban, Inc.
John Livingston, representing Ted Haines
PPROVAL OF JUNE 7 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MINiJTES:
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to approve the June
7, 1989, Planning Commission minutes as written.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER80N HETZOLD DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
1. CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP 89-10 BY TARGET
STORES. INC.: Per Section 205.18.O1.C.(12) of the Fridley
City Code, to allow exterior storage of materials and
equipment on Outlot 1, Block 1, Fridley Industrial Park Plat
1, Anoka County, Minnesota, together with the North Half of
the Southeast Quarter of Section 11, Township 30, Range 24,
Anoka County, Minnesota; excepting the West 675 feet thereof;
including that portion of Able Street vacated or to be vacated
included in said North Half of the Southeast Quarter,
generally located at 1090 - 73rd Avenue N.E.
OTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Svanda, to waive the
reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER80N BETZOLD DECLARED T8E
MOTION CARRIED iJNANIMOIIBLY AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:33 P.M.
Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner is requesting a special use
permit on its site on 73rd Avenue. The area was =e�oe�e north and
location and zoning maps. There is single family Industrial.
Locke Park to the south. The area is zoned M-2, Heavy
The special use permit is to aallet�storagesthatgwill be usedain
trailers, and in the future, p
conjunction with the expansion of the warehouse facility. The
zoning code allows for outside storage with a special use permit.
The final landscape plan a�s =evious emeeti gst would rbel used lto
that had been reviewed p
illustrate the screening. There were several concerns received by
the residents in general regarding the service drive located
directly across from Jackson Street, and screening will be done so
it is not seen.
Ms. McPherson stated that as far as providing adequate screening
as directed by the zoning code, on the east side of the site,
Target is proposing to plant boulevard trees and vines on the
existing fence along the east side. Along north portion, Target
will reconstruct a wetland to replace the one that will be
destroyed by construction. On the amended site plan, there is a
second wetland and a detention pond that will handle and control
the run off from the parking lot and the building. In the 200 ft.
buffer area, Target is planning to plant large deciduous trees and
evergreens 8-14 feet tall.
Ms. McPherson stated that along the west where the proposed bikeway
will be, Target is proposing to plant evergreens 8-14 feet tall.
Regarding the view from Locke Park, the petitioner is proposing to
plant Boston ivy alrovalhwith the followingPst pulationsuilding.
Staff recommends app
1.
2.
No evergreens shall be planted after November 1, 1989 (or of
any planting season).
All plant materials used in the upland herbaceous, tall
meadow, short meadow, emergent mudflat, broad leaf marsh, and
floating categories shall be native to Central Minnesota.
Mr. Pat Dowd, Target, stated he had no commestions made have lbeen
been presented in past meetings, the sugg
incorporated into the street andgothersissues,�andnisWin agreement
staff on vacating th
with staff.
Mr. Barna asked if storage will be during the construction period
or after.
Mr. Dowd replied storage will be after the construction of the
facility.
Mr. Barna asked what will be stored in this outside
Mr. Dowd stated that tractors, trailers, and pallets
stored. Another storage area will be shielded b
building,
area.
only will be
y the service
Mr. Barna asked if this storage would take place after the wetlands
are done.
Mr. Dowd stated the retention pond needs to be done right away.
There will be no storage until the paving is completed and the
building is ready for occupancy.
Mr. Kondrick asked if the tractor/trailers will be visible from
the streets.
Ms. McPherson stated they may be visible in winter because part of
the buffer is predominantly deciduous materials. The additional
evergreens will help to enhance this deciduous buffer area and
increase the screening. Until the evergreens reach a more mature
state than 14 feet, there may be some storage seen from the street
and bikeway.
Mr. Kondrick asked if the storage area to the west side of the site
is level with Central Avenue.
Ms. McPherson thought that at this time the level may be higher.
However, they are proposing quite a bit of grading so it will
likely be at the same level or lower. Fortunately, along the south
side, there are a number of trees that are 15-20 feet tall that
will provide additional screening from the park.
Mr. Barna asked if the new plantings would be more dense than the
current plantings.
Ms. McPherson felt the new plantings would be at least as dense as
the current plantings. The evergreens along the storage area will
likely screen more so after maturity, either maintaining or
increasing screening.
MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to close the public
hearing.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTINQ AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE
PIIBLIC BEARING CIABED AT 7s45 P.M.
Mr. Kondrick felt the staff has done a good job to ensure the area
is screened froa� view. He had no problem with the proposal.
Ms. Sherek stated that if the proposed screen is as dense as the
current screen the storaqe would not be noticed unless one drove
into the area.
MOTION by
Mr. Svanda, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to recommend to the
City Council aQproval of the Special Use Permit, of he Fr dley
Target Stores, Inc., per Section 205.18.O1.C.(12) i ment on
City Code, to allow exterior storage of materials and equ p
Outlot 1, Block 1, Fridle�he North1Halfaof the Southeast Quarter
Minnesota, together with Minnesota;
of Section 11, Township 30, Range includ g that portion of Ab1e
excepting the West 675 feet thereof ;
Street vacated or to be = ii t 1 cateddat 1090 ld 73 d AvenueON.Ehe
Southeast Quarter, gene y
with the following stipulations:
1. No evergreens be planted after November 1, 1989•
2. All plant materials used in the upland herbaceous, tall
�eddfloat n cat gor�ies be nati efto C ntral M nnesota.
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IIPON A VOICE VOTB � AI�L VOTIN(i AYl:, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED T8E
MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY.
Mr. Betzold stated this item will go to City Council on July 10,
1989.
2. CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING. ZOA #89-03. BY TED HAINES: To
rezone Lot 2, Auditor's Subdivision No. 89 from M 1, Light
Industrial, and R-3, General Multiple Dwelling, to C-2,
General Business, generally located at 7191 Highway 65 N.E.
OI�I TION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Barna, to waive the reading
of the public hearing notice and to open the public hearing.
QPON A VOICiEDOTE�,�iMOIISLY AND T C P�UBLIC HEARING OPEN AT�7�t SOT$E
MOTION CARR
Ms. Dacy stated the facility is located on the southeast corner of
72nd Ave�iue and Hwy. 65. The property is zoned both M-1, light
industrial, and R-3, multiple family. The westerly half of the
site was zoned M-1 since 1958 and the east half has had a
residential zoning of either R-1 or R-3 since that time. In 1959
the Minnesota Door Company received a permit to build the existing
structure on the site. In 1984 Rurt Manufacturing, the current
owner, made several site and building improvements and received a
sp"ecial use permit to use the R-3 portion of the lot as a parking
area.
Ms. Dacy stated Mr. Ted Haines is requesting rezoning the entire
parcel to C-2 to enable him to establish a snowmobile dealersha�
and showr small water craftnand motor gcycleeparts.ls The facility
including
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would employ 6-8 persons. The majority of the building would be
occupied for a showroom, offices and storage area. About 3,000
square feet of the building would be occupied by an embroidery
shop.
Ms. Dacy stated that from a zoning standpoint, this comes at a time
when the City is looking at existing uses in the area. Staff
recommends approval of the rezoning because, even though it may
appear on the map as a spot zone, the use of the adjacent
properties are commercial in nature and approval will work toward
keeping the area commercial. It also rectifies a split zoning
situation.
Ms. Dacy stated that as far as the site plan issue is concerned,
staff indicated some concern about the parking area. If staff uses
the parking space ratio for retail, the petitioner would need 71
spaces on site. If staff uses another ratio in the ordinance for
speculative commercial zoning, only 54 spaces are required and that
amount of parkinq exists on site. Based on the type of structure
and location, staff does not anticipate parking to be a problem
The City Attorney recommended the stipulation included in the staff
report so that future tenants in the building shall not receive a
certificate of occupancy until it is shown that adequate parking
can be provided for the proposed use.
Mr. Haines plans to repaint, remodel, add a new facade treatment,
and add display windows along the front which staff feels would
improve the appearance. Staff is recommending approval of the
request with the one stipulation.
Mr. John Livingston attended the meeting as a representative of Mr.
Haines.
Mr. Kondrick asked if Mr. Haines planned to sell motorcycles at
this location.
Mr. Livingston stated he does not. The plan at this location is
to get out of the motorcycle business. The plan is to take the
best parts of what they have learned from his other location in
Forest Lake and Mr. Haines does not want to be involved in those
things that are °theft oriented". Sales would be primarily of
snowmobiles and, possibly, personalized water craft such as jet
skis.
Mr. Haines may provide some motorcycle parts but does not want to
have a motorcycle dealership. Mr. Haines is purchasing this site
in respohse to a contract with Polaris Snowmobiles. He did note
that he may, in the future, address the issue of water craft. If
it should change, he will come back and talk to the commission.
Mr. Betzold asked what remodeling is beinq planned.
Mr. Livingston stated �at �°e gsouth half eof the bui di g,�would
building, and specifically
be remodeled to incorporate display windows. Mr. Haines also plans
to update the facade.
When asked if the plan is to include
illuminated awnings, Mr. Livingston stated tha The awnings give
discussed but he didn t know what was planned•less likely to be
visibility at night and makes the building
tampered with.
Mr. Betzold asked about the parking and whether or not it would be
primarily in the back.
Mr. Livingston stated that Mr. Haines has t He has done a�count
dealership in the U.S. located in Forest Lake.
of cars and the largest number has been 15 at their main
dealership. The Fridley location is considered a sub-dealership
and they do not anticipate any problem. The showroom will be
separate from the rest of the building. An access door will be put
in on the east for those who park in the rear.
Mr. Betzold asked if there is any long range plan to limit access
to Highway 65.
Ms. Sherek indi ea all left turns in the next 5 yearslosure and the
plan is to clos
Mr. Livingston stated the site is also close to the intersection
at 73rd.
Mr. Betzold wanted to make sure Mr. Haines is aware that there may
be changes in the future.
Mr. Livingston indicated Mr• Haines is aware of this. The site is
a place to which people drive.
Mr. Betzold asked if Mr. Haines will be erecting a sign.
Mr. Livingston indicated Mr. Haines does not know a sign can be
placed there. Mr. Haines' goal is to have a sign on the building,
but since he found eSt w uld be Pcon ervative,Mr. Livingston stated
he thought Mr. Hain
Mr. Barna asked staff if between the u ite andAHwyu 65aforlfull �cut
there adequate property
back road.
Ms. Dacy stated the first 40 feet is dedicated as easement for a
service road and 10 parking spaces back out on the existing service
road.
Mr. Svanda asked what Kurt Manufacturing did at the site.
Mr. Kondrick stated they were a metal fabricating company.
Mr. Svanda asked if there had been an environmental audit at the
site.
Ms . Sherek indicated an audit had been done and any recommended
clean up completed.
Mr. Barna asked if Mr. Haines was aware that there is no outside
storage.
Ms. Sherek stated that Crysteel just came in recently for showroom
and we have prohibited outside storage and probably will also
request that this not be done at this site.
Mr. Livingston stated this has been only mentioned. He did not
think. Mr. Haines would do anything to jeopardize the Polaris
contract. If there are any changes, he will come back.
Mr. Betzold asked if they were aware of the parking problem. The
stipulation details the parking with regard to future tenants. The
parking is not there for a retail area.
Mr. Barna asked if the other retail area was a part of the company.
Mr. Livingston stated this is a separate company with stitching
machines who do lettering on jackets. They are not related to the
motor sports business. To his knowledge they are a contract
business.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Barna, to close the public
hearing.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON BETZOLD DECLARED THE
PIIBLIC HEARING CL08ED AT 8:10 P.M.
Mr. Kondrick felt that a motion to approve the request should
include a stipulation regarding outside storage.
Ms. Sherek agreed. Even though this tenant does not intend to
use outside storage, a future tenant may end up doing s�. �;._���`
MOTION bg Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Rondrick, to recommend �he �
City Council approve the rezoning request, ZOA #89-02, by Ted
Haines, to rezone Lot 2, Auditor's Subdivision No. 89 from M-1,
Light Industrial, and R-3, General Multiple Dwelling, to;,C-2,
General Business, generally located at 7191 Highway 65',N.E. �
with the following stipulations:
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l. Future tenants
certificate of
parking can be
in the building shall not receive a
occupancy until it is shown that adequate
provided for the proposed use.
2. There shall be no outside storage or display by the owner
and/or tenants.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, AI+L VOTING AYE, CSAIRpER80N BETZOLD DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
Mr. Betzold stated thaS �is ure lest the City Council will set a
hearing date to discus �
3. CONSIDERATION OF A VACATION SAV 89-03 BY THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY: To vacate that part of the north six feet of Outlot
1, Gena-Rae Addition lying within Tracts G and H of Registered
Land Survey No. 94 (except the west five feet of said Tract
H) and that part of the east one foot of the west six feet of
said Outlot 1 lying within Tracts H and I of Registered Land
Survey No. 94 (except�north six feet of said Tract H)
Ms. McPherson referred to the June 7, 1989, memo from Mr. John
Flora and Mr. Clyde Moravetz regarding the history of the parcel.
The request is made to assist in clearing the title of the parcel.
The easements in question are located in the Gena Rae addition.
When the original plat was recorded, there were drainage and
utility easements established. The City condemned a portion for
a park and then decided it was not suitable for a park. The
Registered Land Survey #94 was recorded which allowed the recorded
easement for Creek Park Lane to occur. When the new subdivision
occurred, Creek Ridge, the City did not realize the easements
existed, and new drainage and utility easements were established.
These are no longer required so staff is recommending approval of
vacation of the easements. �
MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to recommend the
City Council approve Vacation, SAV �89-03 by the City of Fridley,
to vacate that part of the north six feet of Outlot 1, Gena-Rae
Addition lying within Tracts G and H of Registered Land Survey No.
94 (except the west five feet of said Tract H) and that part Within
east one andtI of Re stered Land Survey No � 941(exceptlnorth six
Tracts H 4
feet of said Tract H).
IIFON A VOICE VOTS� ALL VOTING AYE, CSAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED T8E
MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
4. REVIEW PROPOSAL BY STEINER DEVELOPMENT TO AMEND THE M-1
DISTRICT TO ALLOW CHURCHES
Ms. Dacy presented the pros and cons of allowing churches in an M-
1 district. ,Advantages include:
1• It might be a cost effective alternative for small
churches as opposed to buildinq a structure.
2• Parking will not conflict with the typical parking
situation of multi-tenant building.
3• It may remove some churches from residential area; and
4. The City could monitor the occupancy through special use
permits.
Ms. Dacy stated the disadvantages include:
1• It would be contrary to the intended use of the building
2. They would be occupying industrial space designed for
industrial use.
Ms. Dacy stated a number of communities were surveyed and the
majority require churches in a single family zone. Brooklyn Park
permitted churches in industrial and found they were occupying too
much space. On the other hand, Minnetonka has had a good
experience and did issue a special use permit.
Ms. Dacy stated that despite the list of advantages, staff is
recommending that the� district not be amended. If the Commission
does agree, there are five stipulations to permit churches:
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1. They must be located within a multi-tenant building so
that a freestanding church cannot occupy industrial zoned
land.
2. A maximum percentage of building area should be
established.
3. A special use permit should be required to ensure that
parking and traffic activities do not conflict with other
uses on the site.
4. Requirements of the building code must be met.
5. The maximum square footage permitted for the retail uses
are 5,000 square feet. This proposed application is for
8,000 square feet, or approximately 10� of the University
Business Center. It is hard to rationalize peraiitting
a church use to have more square footage than what is
permitted for commercial uses.
Mr. John Uban, Dahlgren,
Shardlow, & Uban, Inc., stated that
churches are looking at industrial space beca �oW t and athey lneed
business in that they start out small and g
places to move to in a�de and� small, and has found that thereais
churches before, both 1 g
a need for a sequence of housing for churches. Regional churcand
are very large and have significant use at the higa�s�heesequence
are not suited for residential areas. In looking industrial areas
for churches to grow and be part of the community,
are good because the intent would be for the church to be tChurches
3 to 5 years while they pursue a permanent home. Many
doing this are in the process of growing. An important thing is
the parking in industrial areas. It is convenient the parking
during off peak hours; and in a multi tenant building,
lot can be vacant during their hours. Industry needs parking and
churches in the building improve the parking situation. This is
a good way to keep churches in the community. It can be good for
the community by allowing conditional use in an industrial area.
Mr. Uban stated the proposed building is located at 81st Avenue and
Highway 47, and has 80,000 square feet. The church would use about
8,000 square feet, half of which would be a worship service area
and the other half would be offices, storage, rest rooms,
counseling rooms, etc. The church has about 80 members at each
service. Another church in Grand Rapids grew from 3 to 300 in 4
to 6 years. Iie stated he felt it would work. The total space is
10� of the building and a reasonable amount to look at. It also
has good exposure to the public. The church needs to be blended
into the multi use concept. Oftentimes, day care centers are in
complexes such as this. There is a lot of industrial space that
is not developed in the area and don't think this is a significant
number of square feet. He felt the City could be assured of
reasonable responsibility of behavior by the church. This does not
happen very often. He was sure the conditions listed address many
of the concerns they have come across before, and he felt it will
help the community as well as helping the church.
Mr. Betzold asked if anyone would be living on site.
Mr. Uban stated no one would be living at the site.
Mr. Betzold asked if services would only be on weekends and nights.
Mr. Uban stated this is what he understood, but they do some
counseling when it is convenient for the client. The counseling
is also done in the client's home.
Mr. Betzold asked if there will be funeral services at this
location.
Mr. Uban expected the church to perform weddings, memorial
services, but did not know if there would actually be funeral
services. This activity can be restricted.
Mr. Betzold asked if the churches was intending to provide day care
at this facility.
Mr. Uban stated they do not plan to operate a daytime day care, but
a nursery will be provided for services.
Ms. Dacy stated a different church could have those types of
activities and this should be addressed.
Mr. Uban agreed this should be addressed because of the different
requirements.
Mr. Barna asked who the principal occupants of the building are at
this time.
Mr. Uban stated the building is occupied primarily by retail
services.
Mr. Barna stated that if this was a commercial area, the church as
a service-oriented business could be considered in a commercial
area.
Mr. Uban felt there should not be a stand alone church in M-1
district. The church wants same kind of exposure as retail
including a clean front and exposure to a road system.
Mr. Barna stated he could see a church in a C-1 or C-2 area but not
an M-1. If a church is allowed here, it would set a precedent to
allow other churches in M-1 districts. He felt a church in an M-�
1 district was incorrect and suggested the owner request a zoning
change.
Mr. Uban stated this location is visible from
there is a mix of business which is now more
appeal and visibility. Mr. Uban asked if the
consider a variance.
the main road and
retail with curb
Commission would
Mr. Barna stated this would not be allowed as a variance or with
a special use permit.
Ms. Sherek questioned whether the purpose of an industrial zone
includes fostering church growth. It is not the purpose for
industrial use. In looking at related uses, the amendment permits
the existence of copier services, deli's, etc. to provide a service
to the tenants of the industrial park. She did not see a church
as providing services for the tenants of the industrial park.
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Mr. Betzold asked if there were cor�cerns
area.
if this was a commercial
Ms. Sherek stated she did not.
Mr. Betzold thought a church sareas but respdents don t n•ecessarily
wants churches in residential
want this.
Ms. Sherek stated that if you look have gone into cold store
traditionally gone in Minneapolis, �eY uttin a church into
fronts. That is not a conflicting use, but p g
an industrial area would be a conflicting use.
Mr. Barna felt that
service for tenants,
area.
day care facilities could be considered a
but a church is not appropriate for an M-1
Ms. Sherek stated the Commission would consider modifying a
commercial zone, but not an industrial area.
Mr. Barna stated there are other commercial locations that would
be acceptable areas for a church. The commercial use is okay but
he disagreed with a church in an M-1 zoning district.
Mr. Uban stated the City must set up specific criteria for use.
Mr. Uban asked what the Commission would say to rezoning the
building to commercial. It has a commercial appearance and a
commercial mix and it has proper access with a frontage road.
Ms. Sherek asked if there was adequate parking.
Ms. Dacy stated this would need to be evaluated. The area has a
history of parking problems.
Ms . Sherek stated. she would not obj ect to rezoning, but that is
something that the owner would have to pursue.
Mr. Kondrick agreed with the comments about a church being located
in an M-1 district. As far as rezoning, owner would have to do
because it is primarily commercial now.
Mr. Betzold would support allowing a church in a commercial
d�t'strict. iie felt the commercial district is the way to go, but
would not support a church in an M-1 district.
Ms. Sherek stated the other problem is that if the M-1 building
should go to another owner who would make it more industrial, then
they again have the problem of a church in a building that does not
go with the other uses in the building, and they are back to the
question of whether a church should go into an industrial park.
Mr. Uban asked if the City can pursue changing the ordinance or
make a zoning district change with a mixed use district with
special ratios which allow unique situations to exist and exist
well.
Ms. Betzold encouraged Mr. Uban to work with staff and felt they
could come up with an idea that would work.
5. CONSIDERATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR ALLOCATIONS OF 1989-90 CDBG FUNDS
Ms. Sherek indicated that the recommendations of the Human
Resources Commission for allocation of funds is as shown on agenda
page 5A.
Ms. Sherek stated RISE was not approved for funds because the funds
were for capital improvements. When RISE came before the
Commission, the Commission members indicated they would not be
giving them capital funds.
Ms. Sherek stated the Kinship program is a befriending program much
like the senior program so only one was funded. The senior program
was preferred because they had acquired 75$ of their funding before
approaching the Commission.
Ms. Sherek stated the Little Voyagers Montessori School was
requesting funds for scholarships for their school and the
Commission didn�t feel this would be going to needy people.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Barna, to recommend to City
Council approval of the Human Resources Commission recommendations
for allocation of CDBG funds for 1989-90:
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Amount
Amount Rec.for
Requested Fundina
A.C. Association for Retarded Citizens $2,900 $1,000
N.S.C.A.H.
Central Center for Family Resources
Family Life Mental Health Center
North Suburban Counseling Center
North Suburban Kinship Program
1,500
5,000
5,000
5,000
3,000
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5,000
4,534
4,534
0
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5,000
RISE
Community Emergency Assistance Program 5,000
Southern Anoka Community Assistance
St. Williams Church
Alexandra House
Little Voyageurs' Montessori
Fridley Senior Center
5,000
1,000
3,500
1,000
2,500
0
1,000
5,000
1,000
3,500
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2,500
ACCAP - Senior Outreach Worker 7.724 6.000
TOTAIS $53,124 $34,068
Recommended funding amount cf $1,000 to be used for the
drop-in center only.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
Ms. Sherek stated this would be before the City Council at their
meeting of July 10.
6. RECEIVE THE MINiTTES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING
OF MAY 18. 1989 ,
MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the May
18, 1989, minutes of the Human Resources Commission.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY.
7. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING
OF JUNE l. 1989
pM TION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Rondrick, to receive the June
1, 1989, minutes of the Human Resources Commission.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
8. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING OF JUNE_5. 1989
Mr. Kondrick stated that, at the June 5th meeting of the Parks and
Recreation Commission, Mr. and Mrs. Del Pettis requested funds in
PLANNINQ COMMI88ION MEETINQ JIINE 21 lggg - PAGE 15
the amount of $750 for replacement of a fence that borders park
property. It has been the City�s policy in the past to take the
fence and provide one-half the cost of a 4-foot chain link fence.
The Pettis� want to put in a wooden fence. The Commission
recommended offering them one-half the cost of the fencing and
installation of a 4-foot chain link fence along this border. If
the Pettis� do not wish to install a chain link fence the City will
then not provide funds.
MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Barna, to approve the June
5, 1989, minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission and to
concur with the recommendation to provide one-half the cost of a
chain link fence to Mr. and Mrs. Pettis.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER80N BETZOLD DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBI�Y.
9. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY
23, 1989
MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the May
23, 1989, minutes of the Appeals Commission meeting.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE � ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON BETZOLD DECLARED T$E
MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY.
Mr. Barna stated that they had discussions regarding three
variances which were corner lots. It is difficult for City staff
to decide what is the front, side and back yards. He would like
the City Council and Appeals Commission to come up with a change
in the definition on what is the front, side and back yards on a
corner lot and to define the orientation of the house on the lot.
10. OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Dacy stated that the Planninq Commission will begin the
Comprehensive Plan update process on July 12, 1989. This item was
part of the Planning Commission's 1989 Workplan. She stated staff
will present alternatives for the plan's fonaat, plan horizon, and
overall approach.
ADJOURNMENT
OM TION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to adjourn the
meeting.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTINd AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE
JIINE 21, 1989� PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINd ADJOIIRNED AT 9:00 P.M.
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Staff Report
P.S. #89-02
Jerome Farrell
Page 2
REQUEST
The petitioner, Jerome Farrell, is proposing to replat Lots 1, 2,
28 and 29, Block 2 of the existing Commerce Park to create two new
lots.
SITE
The site has been rezoned to C-2, General Business, and is
surrounded by C-1, C-3, M-1 and additional C-2 zoning. The site
is the former CUB Foods site and the petitioner is proposing to
construct a movie theater, strip mall and a free-standing
restaurant on the site.
ANALYSIS
The proposed plat creates a lot for the movie theater strip mall
building and the free-standing restaurant building (stipulated as
part of the variance and rezoning processes).
The proposed lots meet the minimum lot size requirement of 20,000
square feet. However, Lot 2, Block 1 does not have sufficient area
to accommodate the 30 parking spaces required for the proposed use
(a variance was granted to reduce the number of on site parking
spaces for the entire development). Staff recommends that the
petitioner file cross easements for parking to ensure that parking
needs are met.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the request,
P.S. #89-02, by Jerome Farrell, to replat Lots 1, 2, 28 .and 29,
Block 2, Commerce Park with the following stipulations:
1. Cross parking easements shall be recorded between Lots 1 and
2, Block 1, of SBF Addition.
2. A park fee of $.023 per square foot shall be paid prior to
issuance of a building permit.
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PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing of the
Fridley Planning Commission at the COI�+IIKUNITY EDUCATION CENTER, 6085
- 7TH STREET N.E. on Wednesday, July 12, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. for the
purpose of:
Consideration of a Preliminary Plat, P.S. #89-
02, SBF Addition, by Jerome Farrell, to replat
Lots 1, 2, 28 and 29, Block 2, Commerce Park
into two lots, the same being 250 Osborne Road
N.E.
Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an
opportunity at the above stated time and place.
DONALD BETZOLD
CHAIRMAN
PLANNING COMMISSION
Publish: June 28, 1989
July 5, 1989
Any questions related to this item may be referred to the Fridley
Community Development Department, 571-3450.
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P.S. ��89-02
Jerome Farrell
Consolidated Container
735 - 3rd Street N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Jet Convenience Store
7600 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Continent Oil Company
Box 1267
Ponca City, OK 74601
Charles Smith
]0512 Spring Hill Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
MAILING LIST
Marquette State Bank
225 Osborne Road N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Planning 6/23/89
Council
Marquette State Bank
5250 Central Avenue N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Victoria Enterprises
7541 Commerce Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Victoria Enterprises
7710 Computer Avenue
Edina, MN 55435
Perkins Restaurant Bradley Moving/Storage
7520 University Avenue N.E. 7580 Commerce Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432
George Halvorson
Box 18127
Memphis, TN 38118
Hinrichs Properties
220 - 77th Avenue N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55442
RECC Fridley Partnersip
7685 Main Street N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Real Vest Company
4901 F Street
Omaha, NB 68117
William Zbikowski
7500 Commerce Lane N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Jerome Farrell
58'1 Cedar Lake Boa�
St. Louis i'ark, 1�: 55416
RECC Fridley Partnership Planning Commission Chair
530 Parkland Place
Minneapolis, MN 55416 City Council Members
Bob's Produce Brad Smith
7620 University Avenue N.E. 218 N.W. 198th Street
Fridley, MN 55432 Seattle, WA 98177
Malmbeig's Nursery
7616 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Flower City
7618 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
University Station
7610 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
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PLANNIN�, DNISION
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July 7, 1989
Planninq Commission Members
Barbara Dacy, Planninq Coordinator
Light Rail Transit Update
Chairperson Betzold requested that this item be placed on the
agenda to discuss the light rail transit systems in Calgary,
Portland and San Diego. Attached is the memorandum prepared by
Jock Robertson summarizing features of each city�s systems. Jock
has also prepared a slide show from the trip to present to the
Commission.
Also attached is the schedule for preparation and review of the EIS
and preliminary design for the light rail transit system. Jock
will present a brief status report on the project's process.
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May 9, 1989
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Jock Robertson, Community Development Director
Observations on Light Rail Transit Tour (See
Also the Information Packets Provided on Each)
Tuesdav Mav 2 �98g - Calgarv
Calgary Transit (CT) is a raised platform loading/unloading systemo
We are talking with several residents who have been riding this
system. They agree the raised platform loading is a great time
saver. As noted in the BRW summary, passengers climb on their own
time rather than on transit car waiting time. Second point, the
feeder bus departures and arrivals schedules are not as well
coordinated with the LRT as they are scheduled to be. A passenger
noted frequent instances where he would miss either his connecting
bus or his connecting train. The CT official defended the system
saying that the feeder bus routes are supposed to be coordinated
with the LRT routes, but he attributed the passenger's remarks to
some level of human error. Third point, riders agreed that the
lapsed time from outlying points to the downtown have been
dramatically reduced over the former bus service.
As we loaded downtown, Dick Wolsfeld pointed out that the drivers
of the vehicles must observe all traffic signals for automobiles
and pedestrians on the cross streets. The downtown lines operate
on a downtown street that has been reserved for two way transit
rail lines and also buses. The bus loading and the train loading
spots are staggered to permit independent operation passing.
System runs on concrete ties over ballast. Wolsfeld notes that
this is the quietest of the three systems that we are going to see.
Certainly the noise of the passing train is less than that of
passing buses or trucks, if not automobiles. The cars are designed
to handle six persons per square meter to ensure comfortable
standing room.
The downtown section is approximately 20 block strip with the
northeast and northwest lines running parallel. The fare is free;
perhaps with the philosophy of discouraging automobile traffic in'�
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the CBD. All other fares are on the honor system with sgot check
by plain clothes inspectors. The cost is $1.00 a ride with a 10
ticket book. Also there is a monthly pass with unlimited ridership
for $40.00.
Coming back from northeast to downtown, I spoke with a lady who
says she loves the system; very convenient. The only drawback she
could think of was that several pedestrians have been hit; that
they disobeyed the traffic lights or were jaywalking. The only
change they would make in the cars was to have all seating facing
forward as in buses, rather than the style where opposing rows of
people facing each other.
I asked the representative from CT about the impact of residential
property values immediately adjacent to the lines. He said "we are
at Sunnyside Station now and the property values are supposedly
falling. The main concern here is that the pressure to redevelop
r and real
destroy the community as it exist� s right now� Their concern wasn't
really ith the pro ert values. I believe that in this area
prope�ty values have gone up, an in adjacent areas it is becoming
very trendy and they are putting in restaurants and so on.
During construction of a segment further up the northwest line,
there was a concern again that the construction would cut down
property values. The City offered to buy houses from the property
owners and there was a concern by the public that the City was
looking to make money on the deal by buying houses at the current
market value and selling later for an increased value. They only
actually bouctht three or four ho�es in that area".
Wednesday, May 3 1989 - Downtown Portland
Portland also uses the "honor system" for fare collection. An all
day pass is $3.00. This is low platform loading system. The
builder of the equipment is different than the Calgary system. One
of the major downtown stations is an open public square. The
terminal is west of this station about three blocks. The system
is split between two streets, and is essentially a one way couplet
system. Handicap access is a lift mechanism buried under the
sidewalk. The handicapped person in a wheelchair must position
himself and wait for the train to come. The train operator must
then get out of the cab, line up the car with the lift and then
operate the lift to get the passenger in or out of the transit
vehicle.
In the Portland system, a seemingly more practical alternative to
the mechanical ramp for the handicap would be a passive ramp at a
20 to 1 slope. This meets handicap access standards, even in
climates with snow and ice. There must be enough loading ramp
length so that the handicap ramp can be stretched out in the
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opposite direction from non-handicap loading platform. -Park and
ride station policy is to initially provide free parking until the
parking lot is filled up, then to begin to introduce small charges
for partial parking fees or fees during certain busy hours of the
da�.
This system is so quiet that warning bells for the operator had to
be added as an extra protection for pedestrians who were not aware
of the arrival of the train.
Thursdav. Mav 4. 1989 - San Dieao
The main downtown station is also the main office building built
on stilts and the yards and shops are behind it. This point is
also the main interchange point with the southern and eastern
links. We just finished talking with the inspector. He checks
between 1,000 to 1,500 passengers per day and he may get from 2 to
40 violators, so this sample would indicate- about a 2% violation
rate on the "honor" system.
San Diego system runs on the old trolley lines and railroad right-
of-way. There was apparently no upgrading of the tracks. They are
still buried in the traveled way of the street and the noise level
is very quiet because we are running on the old trplley tracks.
There is a little bit more of a sway back and forth because of the
age of the existing roadbed. The driver is able to throw the
traffic signals at the major intersections so that they are given
the green signal.
At the Puela Vista park and ride station in San Diego, the noise
from the freeway 100 feet away is louder than the LRT 20 feet away.
We met with Senator James Mills who is former State Senator of
California, and now chairman of the San Diego Metro Transit
Development Board. Major points of our discussion with him were
as follows:
Since they started in 1981, it was crucial that an informed
decision to build original LRT system had to be made on the basis
of a good example of a built system. Since there were none in the
USA, only in Europe, Senator Mills in his position of State Senate,
made sure that freeway money already appropriated for the San Diego
freeway was allocated to building the light rail, known as the San
Diego Trolley Line.
Senator Mills noted that a successful initial LRT service line
needs to exceed a"critical mass�� for a minimum link to provide a
significantly improved service times over existing bus service
where buses are running mixed with automobile traffic. He said
that the downtown to Tijuana line was successful partially because
it provided very high level of off-peak traffic. Tourism is almost
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a year-round industry as well as commuter traffic back and forth
from downtown to Tijuana. He went on to observe that the
University of Minnesota may be the Twin Cities counterpart of a
critical off-peak service that will generate high demand.
The San Diego system was then expanded with a second line.
Expansion plans had to be approved by public referendum. Senator
Mills pointed out that the proposal was based not on only technical
data but on careful public survey data on what would sell. He
advised any metropolitan area to "package" any LRT proposal with
other popular transportation improvement issues. For example, the
San Diego referendum contained with three other points as well as
LRT expansion that would:
A. Lower fares for seniors, students
B. Maintenance
C. Increasing the bike system.
This was carefully included to overcome the reactionary
Conservative vote for which San Diego is noted. Conservatives or
Republicans will vote against any tax increase automatically no
matter what the public purpose.
MTDB also has been participating with private developers in joint
public/private development at park and ride stations. At one
point, the MTDB obtained some additional property along the right-
of-way. This became an, excellent opportunity for an elderly
housing complex with a child daycare center for working parents,
which is now under construction. Their market research shows that
a high consumer demand for park and ride stations in which parents
drive to the station with their child, park, drop off the child at
the daycare center and then take the trolley to their destination.
The high population of elderly women in the senior housing provides
a pool for good staff persons for the child daycare center.
Another joint public/private development opportunity concerns large
intensive private developments, either mega structures in intensive
downtown areas of multiple use developments in suburban locations.
These sites provide a good opportunity for LRT service directly
through the site, either into a covered pedestrian gallery/mall or
in the case of a mega structure into an elevator lobby.
Senator Mills also has some recommendations concerning the makeup
of transit authorities. He advised l�sinQ elected representa es
of loc �e-r�� ' ---' `- ' - �.. -�e.��.Y�to—�e�p�*+ the
ransit Authority Board. This avoids two stage decision-making.
Otherwise the Transit Authority would go through a planning process
and then turn it around, sell it to local governments who would
take a look at it and reach their own conclusions. This lengthens
the process and sets up a situation where officials arrive a
different conclusions or see themselves as rivals and make
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decisions accordingly.
Mills summarized the positives and negatives of the Sar► Diego
system as follows:
Positive:
Their system was the cheapest to build and operate because they
expanded an existing railroad service. It has been enormously
successful to the public in terms of increasing or expanding
ridership. �
Negative:
The business groups and the Chamber of Commerce were initially
opposed to trolley because of the predominance of businessmen
oriented to automobile using customers and auto dealer agencies as
Chamber of Commerce members. He suggested to overcome his problem
in the future that we should have business and chamber groups
inspect existing systems, such as San Diego, and interview
businesses and business community leaders.
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-Recent Legislanon To Affect Light Rail
Planning - ,
Recerrt Legislation passed in May will affect the light rail plan-
� ning process within the metropolitan area. The legislation restruc-
tured the Regional Transft Board's (RTB) role in light rail
planning and directed the RTB to establish a Joirrt LRT Advisory
Committee to ensare coordina#ion of light rail plans between the '
ec u es. e will also adopt a region-
wide LRT plan as well as approve the Cou►riy Regional Railroad
Authori4es' fipal d�sign plans. � . -
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Membership on the restructured Regional Transit Board will con-
sist oi eleven members. Three will be appointed by the Govemor
and eight by the Metropolitan Council. The Metropalitan Council
appoi�rtmerrts will come from nominations made by local elected .
icial ' an¢ations.suc as t�ssociation of Metro�litan '
Municipalities, the Metropol'�tan Irrter-Cou sociation, and �
th'e Association of Urban Cour�es. ,
The LRT Advisory Committee wili initiaily have iourteen members .
appoirrted from among the. Regional Railroad Authorities Govem-
ing Boabs and the MeVo�litan Transit Commissioners. The
State Commissione� of Transportation will also sit on this com-
mittee. No member can serve on the both the RTB and the Ad-
' visory Committee. � . , �
The legislation also r�uired the RTB to develop a regional plan
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for LRT which must address the following: �'
.� Financial and Developmerrt ptan covering LRT capital
developmerrt, costs; and finance. The plan must � com-
y pleted b�c�laouary 1,1990; and submitted to the
Metropolitan Council. By February 15,1990, the
Metro�litan Counail will raport its findings to the State .
L�'islature.
�. Coo '' n ddressing regional managemeM and
coo�dination issnes. The Joirrt Advisory Commi'tteee will sub-
md this plan to the RTB�y�luly.i,,i990 for review and �
commeM. Before the plan. is adopted, the RTB will submit ft
, , to the Metropolitan Council and Transportation Commis-
sioner, assemble a peer panel for review, and hold a public
, hearing on the plan. , �
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Rnal LRT plans must be�approved�byr the RTB prior ta co�c-
tion. The RTB will also review and commer� on the preliminary
engineering plans. RTB approval is required for any LRT pro'ect
receiving state grarrts administered by M .
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The LRT planning process Hrill tie resiructured to
lnclude tJ�e RTB. - . , i
Survey Results Favor Existing Stations
Results of .LRT surveys taken around the Golden Valley Road
area and the Plymouth Avenue area favor the e�dsting staation
st
sites in both these locations. Under the direction of Commis-
� sioner Sam Sivanich, the�Hennepin Gounty fiegional Railroad �-
Authoriry conducted two mail surveys to determine communii�►
response to these station locations. Both stations were a focus
of cit¢en concem during public hearings held by the HCRRA in .
March and April.
The final results were weighted to compensate for distance from
the staation. The Piymouth Avenue survey results f�vvored a sta-
tion near'th� 9Mersection af Plymouth and Xerxe.s by a 58 to
42 �rcem margin. The Golden Valley Road survey results
favored a station in this area by a 55 to 45 percerrt margin.
The response to the surveys was high, reflecting the general.
�communityy irrter�t in LRT. Thirty Rercerrt of the Plymouth sur-
vey area responded and 32 percerrt of the Golden Valley Road
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surveY area r�pond�i. P�ple living wnhin appraodmatey three- � ArUculated Car. A rail�ar cor�sistlng of two or more units free to
quarters oi a mile irom the station were surveyed. In total, over swivel with the inner ends usualy carried on a common track at •
2,700 surveys were mailed out. The HCRRA wishes to thank aq the aRiculated joint •
thase who participated in the surveys. � _ � .�
Catenary: A suspend� contact wire for electric power supply.
HCRRA Awarded UMTA Grant ." (rhe current is gather� by the vehicle,u$ing a pant�rdph.)
` �� CeMer Platlorm Station: A transit station with one platiorm lo-
The U�ban Mass TranspoRaUon Administr�atlon has approved a cat� between�b�acks.
. ilii 'on 8 grarrt to the Hennepin Cou • ��
Railroad Authoriiy. This graM wou used to explore altema• Continuous Weided Raii (CWR): Railway track with welded '
tive methods of financina_a LRT system and to encouraae joints providing a smoother running s�rface and thereby a
private sector �nancial participation.� � sm�ther ride. This also reduces the noise level of tfie vehicle.
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The HCRRA also applied for a$24 million S`ection 3 grarrt. The Dx►e�� Time: The time a vehicie or train requires to discharge and
UMTA has stated their interrt to award this grant as well, �nding �ke on passenge�s at a station (inciuding opening and closing
discussion of legai cost-effectiven�s, and ernironmer�tal re- doors) and time spent standing in station.
quireme�s: This�rar� would be a one-time exnenditure ar,r�� �ciusive Rfpht-of-Way: Land area or other space devoted to
currently under discussion by the HCRRA. the exclusive use of a transit system.
LRT VOCabulary Headway: The iMerval betwesn•vehicles or trains expressed •
� . either in units of time or in distance, measured frQ�n nos,_ e-to- �,
LRT uses some unique vocabulary. Balow are some d�nitions nose (not tail-t4-nose) at a stated s�ed. The time separation be-
commonly used: � :' tween two trains both traveling in the same directian on the ,
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The Comprehensive Light Rail Transit System Plan has been prepared by the
Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority (ACRRA) in conjunrtion with
Hennepin County Light Rail Transit (LR1� planning for the Northeast Cor-
ridor. This corridor is one of six routes identified for potential LRT implemen-
tation in the Transportation Policy Plan prepared by the Metropolitan CounciL
The southern portion of the corridor falls in the jurisdiction of the Hennepin
County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA). The ACRRA Comprehensive
LRT System Plan focuses on the corridor area north of 37th Avenue Northeas�
The preparation of the Comprehensive LRT System Plan included considera-
tion of the following issues:
. System Design Standards and Policies
. System Characteristics
- Route Location
- Capital and Operating Costs
- Projected Ridership
. System Financing
. Implementation Methodology Alternatives
. Subsequent LRT Planning Activities
These plan components are summarized below.
System Design Standards and Policies
The recommended system is a conveational light rail system, using a steel-
wheeled vehicle riding on a steel rail, electrical power drawa from an overhead
wire, and exclusive (though not necessarily grade-separated) right-of-way.
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nary Design. The ridership forecasts are based on work reported in
the Metropolitan Council report dated December 1986, "A Study of
Potential Tra.nsit Capital Im►estments in Twin Cities Corridors." Capi-
tal costs include only those costs incurred within Ar�o� County.
Ridership includes all trips made along the length of the Northeast
route between downtown Minneapolis andNorthtown Shopping
Center.
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System Financing
The Stage I element of the Anoka County Comprehensive LRT System Plan is
estimated to cost �90 m�lion (1988 dollars) for the University route and �103
million for the Centra]/University option A broad range of revenue sources
were evaluated to fund the LRT construction costs. Based upon preliminary
analysis, the following revenue sources were identified for further study:
. Property Tax
. Motor Velucle Registration Surtax
. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
. Gasoline Tax
. Transit Impact Fees �
. Local Sales Tax
. Driver's License Fee Dedication
A conceptual5nancial plan was developed for both Stage I route options draw-
ing from several of these revenue sources.
Implementation Methodology Alternatives
Four alternative implementation methodologies were defined and analyzed.
Coordination with other railroad authorities may be a major coasideration in
selecting the preferred implementation approach.
Traditional
The Project Manager/Engineer prepares detailed plans and specifications for
all system components. Contracts are bid and awarded to low, responsible bid-
ders.
Upon completion, an operations contractor or a public agency operates the sys-
tem. Traditional contracting provides maximum control to the project owner,
but limits the likelihood of obtaining contractor financial participation.
Design/Build
The Project Manager/Engineer advances the design to approximately the thir-
ty percent leveL Contracts are awarded to contractors who design; furnish, and
install each component Upon completion, an operations contractor or a public
agency operates the system; the operations decision is made independent of the
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FRIDLEY
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
PLANNING DIVISION
MEMO R,AND UM
July 7, 1989
Planning Commission Members
Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator
Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant
Comprehensive Plan Update
The Planning Commission should provide comments and direction on
the following issues regarding the comprehensive plan:
1. Review Process
2. Length of the Planning Horizon
3. The Plan Approach
4. Land Use Map versus Zoninq Map
5. Metropolitan Land Planninq Act
6. What are the issues for the 1990�s?
1. REVIEW PROCESS
The Planning Commission should review approximately one to two
chapters per month between now and January 1, 1990, to identify
areas in the plan to revise and update. Staff will prepare its
recommendation for the Planning Commission to review and comment.
During this time fra�e, staff will prepare the new drafts for
Planning Commission review between January 1, 1990 and July 1,
1A90. Next, the Plana��ng Commission should conduct informal
meetings with the neighisorho� �d business groups . These meetings
should be advertised as aas informal work session prior to official
public hearings. Two public hearings are proposed before the
Planning Commission: one for neighborhood groups and residents,
and the second public hearing for businesspersons.
To follow is a summary of staff's recommended review process. we
used this process as a guide in developing our 1990 budget and
establishing internal goals and objectives.
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Comprehensive Plan Update
July 7, 1989
Page 3
3. THE PLAN APPROACH
The current plan contains general qoals, objectives and policies
for each chapter of the comprehensive plan. The plan identifies
a number of implementation tools including the land use plan, the
capital improvement program, the zoning ordinance, the subdivision
ordinance, various housing programs, and other City ordinances.
Unfortunately, there has not been a comparison between the plan's
goals and objectives a d the implementation tools to ensure that
the plan's goals are �chieved. The plan should be used as the
primary guide for policy making and should identify in more detail
the priorities for implementation.
In order to accomplish this objective, there are three options for
the Planning Commission to consider. They are:
A. Using the corridor analysis approach (as was done with Old
Central Avenue) to provide more site specific information and
to provide a more specific prioritization of projects and/or
policies that should be accomplished.
B. Evaluate a neighborhood planning option where the City is
divided into neighborhoods and the City works with a
neighborhood group/council in preparing an overall plan.
C. Use strategic planning as a tool to provide specific short
term projects to be accomplished in a relatively short time
period within the City.
Staff recommends that we pursue the corridor analysis approach to
accomplish a more proactive plan. Creating a formal neighborhood
district council network is not necessary if we can accomplish
citizen participation through informational meetings with
neighborhood groups. Strategic planning is a very useful tool in
determining a community�s immediate strengths, weaknesses and
opportunities. This tool should be used through the corridor
analysis project to identify realistic and practical solutions to
physical development issues.
4. LAND USE MAP VERSUS ZONING MAP
The current plan includes a 1990 Land Use Plan map. This needs to
be evaluated and revised to develop a 2000 Land Use Plan. Staff
would also recommend that we make better use of the land use plan
map to erisure that the public knows the difference between the land
use map and the zoning map. The zoning map needs to be revised to
be consistent with the land use map.
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Comprehensive Plan Update
July 7, 1989
Page 4
5. METROPOLITAN LAND PLANNING
The 1976 Metropolitan Land Planning Act (Minnesota Statutes
473.856) states: "Within nine months after receiving an amendment
to a metropolitan system plan, each affected local government unit
shall review its comprehensive plan...to determine if an amendment
is necessary to ensure continued conformity with the Metropolitan
System Plans. If an amendment is necessary, the governmental unit
shall prepare the amendment and submit it to the council for
review.'� The Metropolitan Council has prepared new transportation
and waste water policy plans. They have also submitted information
to Fridley as to their interpretation of how the system plans
affect Fridley in these two areas. The Metropolitan Council has
also adopted a new Metropolitan Development Investment Framework.
The MDIF identifies population, households and employment
forecasts. Therefore, by January 1, 1990 after the Planning
Commission reviews the existing draft, including the transportation
and the utility chapters, the City will notify the Metropolitan
Council that a plan amendment is necessary.
6. WHAT ARE ISSUES FOR THE 1990'S?
Included in the packet is a copy of the Overview chapter of the
current plan. The Planning Commission should review the list of
issues listed at the beginning of the chapter and determine whether
or not the issues identified have changed, remained the same, or
new ones need to be added. Once we have decided what the list of
issues are, then the remaining part of the Overview chapter can be
revised as directed by the Planning Commission.
As another alternative, the Planning Commission may want to use
this chapter as a general summary about the approach ,of the
comprehensive plan. Further, general statements regarding the
purpose and intent of the land use map versus the zoning map should
also be explained.
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� Issues of the 1980's in Fridley are ic7entified as:
* F•oonanic Stability
* Environ�tal Degreaation
± * Hausing Needs and Affordability
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* xecreat3�a]. Neecis ana Intereste
* Transportation
�e followfng are discussions of the above issues:
Eaoc�ic Stab�lity
�e issue of Eoon�anic Stability involves three voncerns of the City. These
concerns deal with (1) proper balance of land uses, (2) goocls and services,
�nd (3) living e.nviromaent.
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l�idley is particularly tmiq� because of �ts large amount of industrial
lanc'Ls. �enty two percent of the City's land is zoned industrial - the
highest in the metropolitan Area. Oi this total, about 408 is still
unc7evelcyped. Present inr7ustry provides nearly 2 job� for every household.
When all the r�naining industrial lanc3s are developed, the City could
possibly, realize nearly three jobs per household. Although, a
m�icipality's tax base depends upon industry, an over balance of industry
could have adverse effects on neighborhood aspects.
Fridley n�st carefully anc7 oontinually analyze the balance of land,uses fram
now until the year 1990. Re-evaluation of the amount of undeveloped
industrial land may be neoessary to detennine uses that may better meet the
needs of the oonIIrnmity. By 1990, it is reasonable to asstane that all of the
renaining land in Fridley will be oompletely developed. Fric7ley must use
land use planning to maintain a proper balance of land uses. A proper
balance of land uses will ensure an adequate tax base for providing
necessary public services while at the same time� protect the living
e.nvironment in Fridley.
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* Fridley must evaluate its land use migture based on the City's
pcesent capacity for residentiai developinent as oompared to its
present capecity fa� industrial and c�o�oercial develvpment.
* Fridley must strive towards optimum use of underutilized
residential, commercial, and industrial properties. (i.e.
naxin�e, where possible, t�e usefulness of land) .
* Any future inc�stri.al or ooc�aercial develo�ment should be caref ully
aonsidered for the nature of its work force and its impact on the
oonen�mity.
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�e prwision of goods and serviaes relates directly to the City's econanic
stability and is therefore, a prfmary concern. Commercial areas were
c3eveloQed during the period betwePn 1950 and 1965 when the most important
oansideration for locating a development was inmiediate access to a major
traffic arterial. Zhis resultec7 in developm�nt� alonq one or both sides of
8 highway laiown as a'strip a�onmiercial".
Fridley has "strip co�mercial" develo�pn�nt along Oniversity Avenue tTS 47)
and Central Aveswe (TH 65) . Oriqinally, these developments wete intended
to serve as oo�mxa�ity sha�ping oenters. However, with the construction of
regional shapping ma].ls such as Brookdale, Reosedale, and Northtown, many of
these centers were unable to attract enough customers to remain
econaaically viable. As a result, Fridley has many crommercial areas that
taiclerutilize land and d� not provide ap�tim�n serviae to area residents.
Problems in the City that m�ust be ad�c�ressed arei
1) Providing goods and services necessary to residents versus
prwiding good� and serviaes for outward oriented traffic (i.e.
cluster a�oc�nercial versus strip oamnerGial� .
2) Prmaoting commercial development that can be supporte8 by
existin9 PoP�ation densities.
3) Prc�noting the type of goods and servioes necessary to serve
PYlsting area populat3on.
4) Locating goods and serviaes in response to energy costs versus
distances traveled by residents.
Strate�:
* Fridley must evaluate the role and function of local commercial
noc3e azeas.
* Policies must be implener►ted that bring about optiminn servioe to �
the-City's neighborhoods ti.e. local commercial areas should
oomplenent region3l oocoaercial areas.
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i * Existing oo�arerdal areas at the intersections o� Mississippi Street
and University Avenue, Central Avenue and 53rd Street, and Central
q and Rice Creek Road should be considered for eupansion and/or
� reae�velopnent to make them more viable. -
* Housing develvpnPnts that pravic3e housing for peaple who are likely
to need nearby goods and Bervices should be considered in the
redevelapnent of ooamiercial node areas.
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� Maintaining a quality living ern�ironment is very important to the
: eoonomic stability of any ooaanaiity. l��dley is a strong community
� because of its resident po�ulation. �e City must take measures to
ke� those peaple here by reducing the r�eyative effects on Fric'Qey�s
, residential neighborhoods. Furthermore, the varying and changing
` neec]s of people must be recognizecl. Concerns regarding living
� enviroranent incluc3e:
1) Reeping neighborhoods as attractive, saf e, pleasant living
envirotm�ents.
2) Prwicling efficient acoess to servioe oenters.
3) Providing servioes which meet population needs.
� 4) Ensuring adequate protection.
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5) Establishing of priorities for the pswision of public service� to
pramote vitality of the coc�maiity.
6) Improving the desireability ai nearby servioe oenters.
Strate�-
R4�e stratec,� for maintaining a quality living environment involves almost
every faoet of City servioe. 7his ger�eral stratec,� includes;
* Using efficient City administration to keep services
� oost-effective.
` * Osing praper planning to reduce existing negative effects and to
, prewent future nega�i.ve effects on rieighb�rizoods.
* Providing adequate public services to meet the needs of the
r�idents.
* Adopting and im�lementing rec,�lations for the protection of the
natural anc7 social enviroinnents.
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whid� will most greatly acao�mnoclate the needs of Fridley's residents. In
� P�. �Y �ela�ments were campletely insensitive to erivironmental
tesoui'aes• Althaac� c3evelop��ent was good for the City's econamy. measures
were usually not taken to minimize the adverse effects to the environment.
I�lany of the effects are still apparent taday while various lo�g run effects
have yet to surfaae.
�e City m�st begin r�ow to protect its envirorm�ntal re^�ouraes to keep them
from further c3eteriorating. Proper managenent must be reoor�ized as the way
to protect Fridley's errvirormiental resouroes. Prooesses should be develo�pec7
that will provide oonscious management of the City's environmental
resouroes.
The City must provic7e leadership in protecting and managing Fridley's
environm�tal resouraes. Although every section of this plan deals with
this issue, three sections partiwlarly zero-in on envirormental resources.
R�e� are: Land Use Plan, F�virorIInental Resouroes Plan, and Water, Sewer, and
Solid Waste Plan. All three sections are concerned with assurinq a healthy
f�ctioning environment.
strate�:
* Enact the necessary ccntrols to ensure the protection of the
errvirormient.
* Use managenent tecimiques to restoce e�virornnental quality while
using prc�er planning to prevpnt future enviror�nental claanage.
Hot�ing I� ana Afforda4ility
'�e Metrapolitan Area and o�er large urbanized areas in the oountry are
experiencing a severe housing crisis. The causes of this housing crisis are
oat�lex relating to inflation, changes in population profile, range in
housing neec�s, fir�ance interest rates, aging housing stock ar� other housing
su�pply�nd aspects.
�idley faoes many of the same housing probleqns as the Metropolitan Area.
The most prominent problean found throughout the Metropolitan Area and
�:ic�.ey is the inadequate supply a� afforchble housing in goa] condition.
Rising oosts both to buy and to build have meant that middle as well as
low-inoame peaple are �a�ab�le to afford housing that meets their ne�.
Fric3ley's population has undergone changes in its make-up that has
oontributed to it8 exi�ng housing situation. �e City's population as
well as the Metropolitan Area's population is maturing. As these
populations continue to mature, there will be an increasing number of
elderly. At the same time, their will be an increasing number of young
people Ifran �e post war, "baby boan"), entering the housing market. The
increasing n�rs of elderly and ya.uig people will result in a decreasing
household size meaning more householcis. R�ese additional households will
plaae further de�nanc�s on the already short supply o� housing stock. Their
t�e� will require a wider range of housing types anr] uses.
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A000�mac�ating the housing neec7s of the elderly, young, law income, and
middle inoame is as ornnplex as detennining the problem. A wicler range of
housing will be necessary to meet their varying needs and wants. In
addition, a proper mix of rental and ownership units will- have to be
maintained. Financing for this mix of units will be aifficult. Public
policy can provide incentives for private investments to produce these
needec] units. In addition, public policy can effect the amount of land
available for housing. In 1979, less than 3$ of Fric�ey's resic7ential land
renained for development. It may be necessary to seek other undeveloped
lanc� to pravide neoessary housing.
Dqually important is that Fridley must not let its present housing stock
deteriorate. The City has a combination of new and old neighborhoods.
Sinoe all housing ages, some of the housing will be in need of substantial
maintenance in order to kee�p then structurally sounc7. Increasing costs of
nnterials and labor will make it difficult for homeawners to afford such
r�airs. The City will have to develop the ac�ainistrative capability to
p�ovide rehabilitation assistance to haneowners. In addition, information
on minor repairs should be macle readily available. T'he City already
pravides a Housing Resources Center for its residents. This and other
progra�ns must be oontinued to preserve the neighborhooc'� of Fridley.
Strat�•
* Use public policy to prwide inoentives for private invest�nents to
produoe �e r�eec7ed housing.
* Use public programs, where resouraes are available, to prwide law
and moderate inoome housing.
* Improve and expand programs that contribute to maintenance,
rehabilitation and redevelognent of Fridley's housing stock.
Recreaticnal N�S aid 7nterest�
Today's changing conditions have brought about increase8 demands on
Fridley's local parks system. At present, there is not only greater
participation but a broader range of activities and interests. Placing
further demands on the City's local park system are people seeking
recreational experienoes "closer to home" because of rising transportation
oosts. All in all, Fridley has a need for larger continuous tracts of
parkland, more facilities, anc7 a broader range of programs to satisfy this
increased c7esnand.
Fridley has found success in meeting recreation demands by using the
neighborhood approach to park planning. Surveys of neighbothoocls revealed
that most of its parks offere8 more community oriented facilities than
neighborhood oriented facilities. 'The survey also revealed that many ai the
parks weren't as acaessible as they shoulc] be. By redesic�irig the existing
park.lanc7 and facilities more efficiently and appropriately, a better
balance of neighborhood and c�onm�mity facilities can be achieved. Hawever,
shortages of neighborhood park land and accessibility to these parks will
still have to be dealt with. In ack7ition, the City will have to realize that
�ere are same recreational experiences that the local park system can not
pravic3e. Cooperation with other �aiits of government will be necessary in
praviding these experiences.
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* Develop c�oa�unity park facilities that 'free up' neighborbood
parks far more nei�rhood aciented recreatior�al activities.
* Ose proper park planning and clesign to maximize the use and
enjoyability o� finite park lan8 r�auraes.
* Continue to support other governmental agencies in praviding
recreatior�al e.zperienoes not prwided by �e local bysten.
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Tl�ere are ia�ro aspects of transportation in Fridley that will have to be
dealt with in the 1980's. One is the move�ent of people, goods, and
serviaes in and out of the City and the other is the mov�ent of people,
goocis, ana servioes Wi�in the City. For the most part, �e autamobile and
trucks using the existing highway system are tbe primary means of
transporation. Althouc� th�se modes will remain as the primary means of
trans�ortation, alternatives must be pursued to give Fridley r�ic7ents a
ciioive of travel.
Fridley's transit systea has been general,ly li.mited to the 1�C bus �rsten to
and fram Minneapolis and St. Paul. 8a�rever, that systen only provides
north-south express servioe. Servioe is needed for people Who desire to
travel to neighboring s�urbs and not just to dawmtown Mirmeapolis and Saint
Faul. Additional park and ride sites should be designated to encourage
amniters to use existing IrII�C serviae. Arother possibility for transit is
the use of freight railroad ric�t-of-way for passenger use. A feasibility
study by the Metrapolitan Camcil, FricIley, and oti�er affected communities
will h3ve to be perfonoed before such a move o�uld be initiatecl.
A survey of transit�lisadvantaged market graupe in the City was perfonoed in
1978. �e survey indicated that many con�n destinations exist within the
City �at are relatively inaccessible due to the lack of public transit
service. �e destinaticns ir�clude �arget, Skywood Mall, Fridley Junior
and Senior Eigh School, and Center City. There is a neecl for transit
serviae prwiding aooess to intra-City destinatios�s to reduoe auto use for
these short trips in tcwn.
Other me�ods of travel within the City are bicycling and walking. For
many, walking and bicycling could play a significant factor in their
personal mobility and acaess opportimity. Zhe City i�as alreacly recognized
the in�ortance of bikeways and walkways as viable forms of transportation.
In 1975, ti�ey developed and ad�pted a' . This plan has
been tied irito plans fa� �e Metrapolitan Area bike�ray�alkwaY eysten•
Stiabe�:
* Dse public p�lic,y to ir�f'luenoe alternative modes of travel.
* i��oourage transit ridership and opport�ities.
* Cantira�e iaQlenentin9 ana updatin9 the City's Bilc�eWay�Walla�ay Plan
whcn it has the resources to cb so.
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�he previous discussions on the issues of eooncmic etability, environmental
degredation, housing needs anci affordability, recreational needs and
interests, and transportation are addressed in the follawing e�ections of
�is plan.
Rt�e direction for eaci� ai �e six plan eections is euanaarized below:
I�nc7 Ose: 7�e Iand Ose Plan strives to create c,omp�tible and efficient
patterns of lanc3 use. The plan is directec] ta�rard il) effective managqnent
of eXisti� a��o�a l�a r�ouroes, (2) proper development of remaining
unaeveio�a iana r�roes, and (3) creative rec7e�velapnent a� taiderutilized
land that results in more efficient use.
8lnviror�ental Resouroes: The Environmental Resources Plan stresses
protection of the City's naturai resouraes to assure a healthy, functioning
environment. For most natural resources, protection means proper
management. The plan is directed primarily ta�rard c,onscious management of
the errviror�ent through regulations, planning, and education.
Housfng: �e Hausing Plan deals with existing and future housing needs in
l�idley. Zb imFxove the housing situation in Fridley, efforts must be made
to (1) improve the existing housing stock through neighborhood preservation
p�ograns, (2) stimulate private activities to produce ac7ditional housing
that will p�wide a broader range of housing choiaes, and f3) use available
resouroes to assist �ridley resident� who can not afford decent shelter in
the faoe of rapic] inflation.
Par1�s ana Open Spaoe: R�ie Parks and Open S�iaae Plar� cleals with supplying
adequate park land, facilities and progrmns. T'he plan places primary
e�hasis on (1) reooc�izing the expanding liesure needs and interest of the
oo�muuty, �2) providing enough properly developed garks with properly
desic�ed facilities,and (3) ensuring that a variety of progrmms exist to
satisfy the needs and interests of the City's residents.
�cansportatian: Rrie Transportation Plan fxuses in on the movement of
people, goods, and services within the City. T'he Plan places primary
enphasis on 1) the maintenance of the existing systen, 2) safety and traffic
flaw impravenents, 3) reducing the negative im�cts of the exieting system
on the City's residential and commercial areas, 4) serving public and
private transit needs of the resic3ents and 5) conservation of energy and
fuel efficiency through servioe plamning.
%Tater. Se+er, � Salid T�Taste: �e Water, Sewer, �t�ci Solid Waste Plan deals
with praviding the basic City s�rvives while protecting the resic7ents and
the environment. T'he primary emphasis is to continue cost-effective
maintenance and operation of these basic servioes. Plan direction is taaard
(1) naintaining the existing water, sewer, nr�d Bolid w�ete systens, (2)
analyzing and improving each of the systems, and (3) promoting the
conservation of �e natural resouroes involved. �
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�e issues of Eo�nanic Stability, F�virormental Degredation, Recreational
. Neecis and Interests.. Hwsing Neec� and Afforc�bility, aryd Transpc>rtation are
� all related to larid "use: Because of tbis, it is extremely important to
de�velop a long rar�ge land use pian. A land use plan will pcwide direction
for decisions regarding the above issues. Figure 0-1 reveals the land use
plan for 1990.
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Equa11Y in�Ortant to a long range lanci use glan is a break c3a�n of the City
for more detailed analysis and planning. Fridley has been divided into
nei9hboriioods which will be �e basic tuiits for �is detailed analysis and
Pl�nin9• F`i9�u'e 0 2 reveals FYidley's neighborhoods as def ined by this
Pl�•
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FRIDLEY
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
PLANNING DNISION
MEMQR,ANDLiM
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July 7, 1989
Planning Commission Members
Barbara Dacy, Planninq Coordinator
Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant
Dumpster Ordinance
The dumpster ordinance was last reviewed by the Planning Commission
the Fall of 1987, and was scheduled to be heard by the City Council
at a public hearing on August 8, 1988. Staff wants to conclude the
ordinance amendment process.
Upon reviewinq the file, staff discovered two versions of the
ordinance (please see attached A and B). In addition to the twp
versions of the ordinance, there are other issues that need to be
addressed. These issues include, but are not limited to:
1. Clarity of definitions:
a. trash receptacle _
b. garbage storage receptacle
c. dumpster
d. commercial recyclinq containers
e. fully enclosed (100�, 90$, 80$ opaque)
2. Type of screeninq:
a. wooden
b. masonry
c. shrubs
3. Restriction on establishments that generate commercial food
wastes.
4. Costs of replacinq existinq enclosures to comply with new
ordinance.
5. Screening requirements on commercial recycling containers (see
attached memo on SuperAmerica proposal).
6. Unscreened City dumpsters at the liquor stores and parks.
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Dumpster Ordinance Change
July 7, 1989
Page 2
Staff is currently generating a list of establishments who would
not comply with the new ordinance by doing site inspections. This
list will serve both as a mailing list for public hearings and as
a checklist for compliance once the ordinance has passed.
Staff requests guidance and direction on the aforementioned issues.
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M-89-389
_ � Version A (August 1988) 4B
ORDINANCE N0.
�4N �RDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, CHAPTEB
205 ENTITLED 'ZOPIFG' BY AMENDING SECTIOFS 205.09.07.
205.13.07, 205.14.07� 205,15.07. 205.16.07� 205.17.07. AND
205.18.07.
The City Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows:
205.09. 8-3 GII�TERAL MIILTipyg DWELi,ING DISTRICP REG[TIATIONS
7. Performance Standards.
D. Screening.
i8) All outdoor trash or t�arba�e storage receptacles must be located
in the rear or side ards and be totall screened from view from an
public ri�ht-of-way and residential area Provisions must be taken to
protect screeninR from vehicle dama�e
�a) Existin� establishments shall have a fully enclosed dumpster
with ovaque latchin� �ates and concrete floors
(b) Al1 new buildin�s shall install enclosures which are
desi�ned out of material that is architecturally compatible with
the principal structure, such as brick, architectural block or
poured concrete.
�c) All dumpsters shall be fully enclosed with opaque latchable
ates.
�d) Steel posts will be required in front of any corner exposed
to vehicular movement
(e) Gates are not required on an enclosure if the open area is
not visible from the public right-of-way or residential view If
a�ate is required then it should be opaque and fully enclosed
and latchable.
�f) Receptacles which do not require screeninl� shall be
maintained in an orderly fashion with a clean painted surface
205.13. C-1 IDCAL BIISINESS DISTRICT BEGUTATIONS
7. Performance Standards.
D. Screening.
(8) All outdoor trash or garbage storage receptacles except
decorative containers up to 32 gallons in size must be located in the
rear or side yards and be totally screened from view from any public
right-of-way and residential area Provisions must be taken to
protect screening from vehicle damage,
(a) Existin� establishments shall have a fully enclosed dumpster
with opaque latchin� eates and concrete floors
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(b) Existin� establishments which �enerate commercial food
wastes shall have fully enclosed dumpsters with opaque latchin�
gates and concrete floors Within 180 days of the adoption of
this chapter, all owners of such establishments must comply to
this chapter.
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c All new buildin�s shall install enclosures which are
desi�ed out of material that is architecturally compatible with
the principal structure. such as brick architectural block or
poured concrete
(d) Steel posts will be required in front of any corner exvosed
to vehicular movement.
,Se L Gates are not required on an enclosure if the open area is
not visible from the public ri�ht-of-way or residential view If
a�ate is required, then it should be opaque and fully enclosed
and latchable.
�f) Receptacles which do not require screenin� shall be
maintained in an orderly fashion with a clean painted surface
205.14. C-2 GENERAL BIISINESS DISTRICT REGQIATIONS
7. Performance Standards.
D. Screening.
(8) All outdoor trash or garbage storage receptacles except
decorative containers up to 32 gallons in size must be located in the
rear or side yards and be totally screened from view from any public
right-of-way and residential area. Provisions must be taken to
protect screening from vehicle damage.
(a) Existin� establishments shall have a fully enclosed dwnpster
with opaque latchin� �ates and concrete floors
�b) Existin� establishments which Renerate commercial food
wastes shall have fully enclosed dumpsters with opaque latchinQ
gates and concrete floors Within 180 days of the adoption of
this chapter� all owners of such establishments must comply to
this chapter.
�c) All new buildin�s shall install enclosures which are
desit�ned out of material that is architecturally compatible with
the principal structure, such as brick. architectural block or
poured concrete.
�d) Steel posts will be required in front of any corner exposed
to vehicular movement.
(e) Gates are not required on an enclosure if the open area is
not visible from the public ri�ht-of-way or residential view If
a Rate is required then it should be opaque and fully enclosed
and latchable.
(f) Receptacles which do not require screenin� shall be
maintained in an orderly fashion with a clean painted surface
205.15. C-3 GII�TERAL SHOPPING CENTER DISTRILT BEGUTATIOIJS
7. Performance Standards.
D. Screening.
(8) All outdoor trash or garbage storage receptacles except
decorative containers up to 32 gallons in size must be located in the
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rear or side yards and be totally screened from view from any public
right-of-way and residential area. Provisions must .be taken to
protect screening from vehicle damage,
(a) Existin� establishments shall have a fully enclosed dumpster
with opaque latchin� eates and concrete floors
�Z Existin� establishments which �enerate commercial food
wastes shall have fully enclosed dumpsters with opaque latchin&
gates and concrete floors Within 180 days of the adoption of
this chapter all owners of such establishments must comply to
this chapter.
(c) All new buildin�s shall install enclosures which are
desiRned out of material that is architecturally compatible with
the principal structure, such as brick. architectural block or
poured concrete.
(d) Steel posts will be required in front of any corner exposed
to vehicular movement.
- ----� �� ..�.. ,.� LLiLC4 vn an enciosure it the o en area is
not visible from the public ri�ht-of-way or residential view If
a�ate is required, then it should be opaque and fully enclosed
and latchable.
�f) Receptacles which do not require screenin� shall be
maintained in an orderly fashion with a clean painted surface
205.16. CR-1 GENF,RAI. OFFICE DISTBICT REGUTATIOIJS
7. Performance Standards.
D. Screening.
(8) All outdoor trash or garbage storage receptacles except
decorative containers up to 32 gallons in size must be located in the
rear or side yards and be totally screened from view from any public
right-of-way and residential area.' Provisions must be taken to
protect screening from vehicle damage.
(a) ExistinR establishments shall have a fully enclosed dumpster
with opaque latchin� �ates and concrete floors
(b) Existin� establishments which �enerate commercial food
wastes shall have fully enclosed dumpsters with opaque latchinQ
gates and concrete floors Within 180 days of the adoption of
this chapter. all owners of such establishments must comply to
this chapter.
Sc) All new buildinr�s shall install enclosures which are
desit,ned out of material that is architecturally compatible with
the principal structure, such as brick, architectural block or
poured concrete.
�d) Steel posts will be required in front of any corner exposed
to Vehicul ar mnve.�e„r
� Gates are not required on an enclosure if the open area is
not visible from the public riRht-of-way or residential view If
a�ate is required then it should be opaque and fully enclosed
and latchable.
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(f) Receptacles which do not require screenin� shall be
maintained in an orderl fashion with a clean ainted surface.
205.17. M-1 LIGHT INDIISTRIAI, DISTRICT REGQIATIONS -
7. Performance Standards.
D. Screening.
(8) All outdoor trash or garbage storage receptacles except
decorative containers up to 32 gallons in size must be located in the
rear or side yards and be totally screened from view from any public
right-of-way and residential area. Provisions must be taken to
protect screening from vehicle damage.
(a) Existin� establishments shall have a fully enclosed dumpster
with opaque latchin� �ates and concrete floors
(b) ExistinQ establishments which Aenerate commercial food
wastes shall have fully enclosed dwnpsters with opaque latchinR
ates and concrete floors Within 180 days of the adoption of
this chapter, all owners of such establishments must comply to
this chapter.
(c) All new buildin�s shall install enclosures which are
desit�ned out of material that is architecturally compatible with
the vrincipal structure such as brick, architectural block or
poured concrete.
(d) Steel posts will be required in front of any corner exposed
to vehicular movement,
(e) Gates are not required on an enclosure if the open area is
not visible from the public riRht-of-way or residential view If
a Rate is required then it should be opaque and full enclosed
and latchable.
(f) Receptacles which do not require screenin� shall be
maintained in an orderly fashion with a clean painted surface
205.18. 1�-2 HEApy INDIISTRIAI. DISTRICT REGUlATIONS
7. Performance Standards.
D. Screening.
(8) All outdoor trash or garbage storage receptacles except
decorative containers up to 32 gallons in size must be located in the
rear or side yards and be totally screened from view from any public
right-of-way and residential area. Provisions must be taken to
protect screening from vehicle damage.
��.��sL�nr esta�tistiments shall have a full
th opaque latchin� r�ates and concrete fleer�c
(b) Existin� establishments which �enerate commercial food
wastes shall have fully enclosed dwnpsters with opaque latchin�
gates and concrete floors Within 180 days of the adoption of
this chapter. all owners of such establishments must comply to
this chavter.
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�c) All new buildin�s shall install enclosures which are
desi�ned out of material that is architecturally compatible with
the principal structure such as brick architectural block or
poured concrete.
�d) Steel posts will be required in front of any corner exposed
to vehicular movement.
�e) Gates are not required on an enclosure if the open area is
not visible from the public ri�ht-of-way or residential view If
a Rate is required then it should be opaque and fully enclosed
and latchable. �
(f) Receptacles which do not require screeninl� shall be
maintained in an orderly fashion with a clean painted surface
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY OF
, 1988
WILLIAM J. NEE - MAYOR
ATTEST;
SHIRLEY A. HAAPALA - CITY CLERK
Public Hearing:
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Publication:
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Dum�st�r Enciosures Version B
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AN Qt�Ii�NCE RE�IFYIl� '�8 FRILII.EY CITY QODE, �APTSR
205 �ITITLED '�O�1ING' BY Al�NDING SECTIONS 205.09.7,
205.13.7, 205.14.7, 205.15.7, 205.16.7, 205.17.7, AI�ID
205.18.7
7he Gity Co�cil of ti�e City of F7ridley does heretr� ordain as follvws:
205.09 I�3 (�i,i, lILTIpLE Li�TFii,11� DyS'IIZICT
7. FERFDRI�NCE STAN�,RIIS
A Screening.
LL All outdoor trash or Qarbaue stora4e recet�tacles must be located
protect screeninq from vehicle damac�e.
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�a) Enclosures shall- be desiQned out ot,�ma�etiT that is
sb) All d�anvsters shall be esa�iw-�d fully enclosed with�r�l�,t,
latchable aates.
1c) Steel posts will be required in front of any oorner exposed
to vehicular movement.
205.13 C-1 IDDIi. BL�SIl�SS DIS�tICT R�gA'rIOIiS
7. PER1�Ri�F�N(E STAN�ARI�
A Screening. ,__ .
�Xu'�����CGL��� K��3Z� irt5�zc
(8) All outdoor trash or garL�ge sto age reoeptacles�must be located
in the rear or side yards and be totally screered r rom v iew f rom any
puhlic ric�t-of-way and residential area. Pravisions must be taken to
protect screening fram vehicle da�nage.
r� -t�-lr.k
lb) Steel nosts will 6e reguired in front of any oorner exposed
to vehicular movement.
Rage 2 - Ordimnae No.
1c) Gates are nat r�auired on an enclosure if the o�en area is
f�A4 w. L.1 � L.��_ L _ _' _ ' ' ' _
floors.
maintained in a�►c�ean_arxLorderlv fashion ��� <Z
;�y,� �-� �-) 205.14 C-2 (�i. BaSII�II�'S DIS'�tI(T R�II�70lZS
7. FERF�RNF�N� STANII�FtL� .
D� Screening.
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(8) All outdoor trash or garbage storage reveptacles must be located
in the rear or side yards and be totally screened trom view from any
pu4lic ri�t of-way and residential area. Prwisions must be taken to
protect screening fran v�icle damage.
1a) Enclosures shall be desianed out of material that is
architecturallv ooJnraatible with the orinci�l structure such as
brick, architectural block, voured concrete or decay resistant
w�ood with posts treated for earthen �ontact.
1b) Steel vosts will be recruired in front of anv oorner exnosed
to vehicular movenent.
lc) Gates are not reauired on an enclosure if the oven area is
n�t visible froan the �ublic riaht-of-way or residential view.
If a aate is reauired, then it should be o�aaue and fullv
enclosed with latchable aates. �
�d) Establistanents that aenerate commercial food wastes shall
have fullv enclosed dtmpsters with latchinQ aates and concrete
floors.
Le) Recevtacles which do not reauire screenina shall be
maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
i�m["' �- � 205.15 C-3 G�gRAL S'BO�P'PII� (�1'!ffit DISntIQ
7. PERI�7RNg1A1� S�lNDi�RI�
A Screening.
(8) All outdoor trash or garl�ge storage reoeptacles must be located
in the rear or side yards and be totally screened fran view fro�n any
puhlic ric,�t-of-way and residential area. Prwisions must be taken to
�otect screening from v�icle damage.
Ia) Enclosures shall be desianed out of material that is
architecturallv oom��atible with the principal structure such as
brick, architectural block. �oured concrete or decav resistant
wood with nosts treated for earthen aontact.
1b) Steel �osts will be reguired in front of any corner exposed
to •T�hicular movement.
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lc) Gates are not reauired on an enclosure if the ovPn area is
enclosed with latchab�].e aates.
1d) Establisimients that aenerate commercial food wastes shall
have fullv enclosed d�►psters with latchina Qates and concrete
floors.
1e) Rece�tacles which do not reguire screer.ina shall be
maintained in a clean and orderlv fashion.
205.18 !�-2 �AVY Il�IS'II2IAi, DySZRI(T g�ig�lTml�1S
7. PERFURMAN� S�,NDARL�
A Screening.
(8) All outdoor trash or c,�rbage storage reoeptacles must be located
in the rear or side yards and be totally screened fran view from any
putal.ic ric�t of-way and residential area. Prwisions must be taken to
protect screening f rcm v�icl e damage.
la) Enclosures shall be desianed out of material that is
architecturallv oompatible with the vrincioal structure such as
brick. architectural b�l.ock, poured concrete or decay resistant
wood with tbsts treated for earthen oontac�
lb) Steel nosts will be reauired in front of anv oorner exposed
to vehicular movenent
1c) Gates are not recruired on an enclosure if the open area is
ld) Establishments that aenerate commercial food wastes shall
have fullv enclosed d�nnsters with latchinq aates and concrete
floors.
le� Receotacles which do not reauire screeninQ s�iall be
maintained in a clean and orderlv fashion •
H�aSSID AND ADOPTID BY �iE QTY Q�UNCII, OF RHE QTY OF FRIILEY �i7S II�,Y OF
. 1987
WII,LIAM J. 1�E - 1�YDR
ATIFST:
SH7RLEY A. HAAS9LA - CITY Q,F�iK
Puhl ic eearirw-
First Reading
Se�� �ding:
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FIZID�Y
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
PLANNING DIVISION
MEMOR,qNDUM
July 7, 1989
Planning Commission Members
Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator
Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant
SuperAmerica Recycling
On Thursday, June 15, 1989 we met with representatives from
SuperAmerica and Waste Manaqement to discuss SuperAmerica�s
proposal to begin placing one, four cubic yard recycling container
to recycle corrugated cardboard at each of their stores (see
attached letter dated June 15, 1989).
We explained to Brent Anderson from SuperAmerica that while the
City supports SuperAmerica's effort to be a responsible corporate
citizen and participate in the recycling effort, the City also has
an obligation to maintain an appropriate visual environment. We
advised SuperAmerica that some type of screening is needed. We do
find that requiring construction of another dumpster enclosure
would be unreasonable, however, a cheaper alternative of some type
of fencing in combination with landscaping could be accomplished.
SuperAmerica also proposed using a cardboard baler and a bale
storage box as a second alternative to recycling corrugated
cardboard (see attachment, "Proud to be a Recycler"). Again, staff
emphasized the need for some type of screening around the
container.
Staff inet again with Brent Anderson from SuperAmerica on Wednesday,
June 28, 1989 to visit each SuperAmerica site in Fridley to
determine on a site by site basis the need for screening each
recycling container. SuperAmerica has also advised that in the
newer facilities, the container may be able to be placed inside.
At the conclusion of both meetings, Mr. Anderson requested that we
receive the City Council direction as to whether they would allow
SuperAmerica to place the containers at each of the Fridley sites
without screening.
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SuperAmerica Recycling
July 7, 1989
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RECONIr+�NDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider adding
provisions pertaining to corporate/commercial recycling containers
to the dumpster ordinance. We also recommend that the Planning
Commission support the position of allowing staff to work with
SuperAmerica to develop alternatives for the screening of recycling
containers.
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SUPERAMERICA �
June 15, 1989
Ms. Barb Dacy &
Ms. Michelle McPhearson
City of Fridley
Planning Department
6431 University Ave. N.E.
Fridley, Na1 55432
Dear Barb & Michelle:
Division of Ashland Oil, Inc.
1240 West 98th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
612-887-6100
Re: Recyclable Corrugated
Cardboard Placed in
Exterior Container
We feel that recyclable cardboard should not be defined as
general refuse when disposed of under the Recycle America
Program.
SuperAmerica wants to develop a recycling program in the near
future. Because cardboard is such a large percentage of our
waste stream, we plan to start there. If all municipalities
require us to keep recyclable materials in fenced enclosures,
the program is no longer cost effective.
It appears that if we wish to substantially reduce the trash
that goes into our landfills, we all need to make some
concessions. I estimate that the average SuperAmerica store
generates 450 cubic yards of cardboard every year. Our large�
stores may generate two times that amount.
We ask that Fridley take a closer look at its
trash and allow "recyclable cardboard" to be
clean dumpsters outside of the building with
enclosures.
Thank you for your time.
Si ely,
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Brent J. derson
Administrative Department
BJA/ s f
Enclosure
definition of
placed in locked,
no required
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FRIDLEY
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
PLANNING DIVISION
MEMOR,ANDUM
July 7, 1989
Planning Commission Members
Barbara Dacy, Planninq Coordinator
Status of Special Use Permit at 7570 Central
Avenue N.E., Keith's Auto Body
The Planning Commission tabled action on this item until the City
inspectors could review the site for compliance with applicable
building and fire codes. Darrel Clark and Dick Larson inspected
the buildings on Thursday, June 29, 1989. They found that the
buildings were in good condition structurally and could not be
considered condemnable. Several minor items regarding electrical
codes and the access and protection of the storage levels need to
be corrected. Dick Larson also found minor fire code problems,
such as outdated fire extinguishers.
The property owner has requested that the item be tabled until the
first meeting in August in order that he can prepare and review
cost estimates. He also wants additional time to establish a
proposed time schedule for_the completion of the improvements,
including the sewer connection. We have advised the property owner
that we will place the item on the agenda at the first meeting in
August pending Planninq Commission concurrence. Further, the
matter will be heard by the Planning Commission despite the
progress on the cost estimates or working on a compliance schedule.
Staff does not want to prolong this problem any farther into the
year so that some type of work can be completed on the property
immediately.
BD/dn
M-89-377
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M'v��i��•i��•�
MEMO FROM:
MEMO DATE:
REGARDING:
Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator
Darrel Clark, Chief Building Official
June 30, 1989 •
7570 Highway #65 N.E.
(�►, 1
An inspection team consisting of Richard Larson, Assistant Fire
Chief; Robert Clauson, Electrical Inspector; and myself, Chief
Building Official, inspected the two buildings located at 7570
Highway #65 N.E.
The buildings were constructed in the 1960's and are in reasonably
good condition. There are some problems with the electrical wiring
and the access and protection on the mezzanine storage levels. The
boiler in the front building needs to be inspected by a qualified
boiler person and any necessary repairs must be made. There are
also some minor Fire Code problems such as outdated fire
extinguishers.
We will be sending out a correction notice to the owner of the
property in the near future.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me.
DGC/mh
CC: Mr. Dick Larson
Mr. Bob Clauson
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
HOIIBING AND REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MEETING� JUNE 8, 1989
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CALL TO ORDER•
Acting Chairperson Meyer called the June 8, 1989, Housing and
Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL•
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
John Meyer, Duane Praire, Walter Rasmussen
Larry Commers, Virginia Schnabel
Jock Robertson, Executive Director of HRA
William Burns, Director of HRA
William Nee, Mayor
Dave Newman, HRA Attorney
Rick Pribyl, Finance Director
John Flora, Public Works Director
Jim Casserly, Molzahn Casserly
Bob Boisclair, Boisclair Corp.
Dick Bienapfl, Waterford Group
Timothy Nichols, 7777 Washington Ave. S., Edina
Liv Horneland, Coldwell Banker
APPROVAL OF MAY 11 1989 HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MINUTES•
MOTION by Mr. Rasmussen, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to approve the
May 11, 1989, Housing & Redevelopment Authority minutes as written.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� ACTING CHAIRPERBON MEYER
DECLARED TSE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
t
1. CONSIDERATION OF BOISCLAIR CORPORATION REDEVELOPMENT CONCEPT
FOR SOUTHWEST OUADRANT OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE/MISSISSIPPI
STREET:
Mr. Robertson stated that at the last meeting, the HRA directed
City staff to work with Mr. Boisclair and his staff on an economic
and financial analysis of the project. That analysis was received
from Jim Casserly on Tuesday morning and it was delivered to the
HRA members Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. Robertson stated Mr. Casserly is at the meeting to explain his
maj or conclusions which are summarized on the front page of his
memo dated June 2, 1989. The summary is that the project will need
$OIISING � REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MEETING, JIINE 8, 1989 - PAGE 2
assistance in excess of $5 million in the land to produce its $26
million development, and the site will only provide about $1.2
million for the developer. The balance of the approximately $5
million will have to be generated from outside the site.
Mr. Casserly stated it is always difficult to summarize this kind
of development proposal. It is a very extensive proposal, and he
saw himself as not questioning or considering the merits of the
proposal, but only analyzing the kinds of costs involved if the HRA
and the City Council are interested in pursuing the proposal.
Mr. Casserly stated he wanted to make it very clear from the
beginning that, in his judgment, the developer has made a very
conscientious and honest analysis of the kind of public funding
that will be needed to make this proposal work. If anything, the
developer may have overstated to a certaim extent the amount of
monies that will be needed to make the project work.
Mr. Casserly stated that given the kind of development that is
envisioned by this proposal, it requires a lot of multi-family
housing. Because of the density and the high use of the site,
there is no way this kind of development can take place without a
very substantial public investment. It is compounded by the fact
that it is a redevelopment site. As stated before, when they get
involved in redevelopment, they have this never-ending issue. It
may cost the HRA $4 million to do the acquisition and basic
preparation of the site. It is not a$4 million site; it is a$1/2
-$1/4 million dollar site. So, the problem they always have and
that they cannot escape is that in the hands of the developer, it
is not worth to the developer what it costs the HRA to get it.
Mr. Casserly stated the budget he has worked with has been fairly
consistent for the last 18 months. It is approximately a$4
million budget to do the acquisition/demolition/relocation and some
public improvements that are needed to go with the site. This
particular $25 million would generate almost $4 million so that
this particular development would be able to do all the things the
HRA wanted to do in terms of the acquisition/demolition/relocation.
Unfortunately, to make this kind of development work, it needs an
additional approximate $5 million, and that becomes the crux of the
problem. It is just not possible to gener�te any more money from
that site. There is 20 years left on the district, which means the
HRA will get, at the very best, 18 full y�a�s of increment, but
probably more like 16-17. The second constraint is just the size
of the site itself.
Mr. Casserly stated the nwnbers the Boisclair Corporation has
suggested are not different than the numbers one of the earlier
proposals suggested--the same $25-27 million range. The HRA worked
on that proposal for several years trying to make those numbers
work. That proposal did not work either, because the developer
needed funds from outside the site. The HRA is now confronted
HOIISING & REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MEETINa. JIINE 8. 1989 - PAGE 3
again with that same issue. To give the HRA a sense of what that
means, they can think of it in these terms: A site will normally
sustain about a 6- 1 ratio. If they are going to put $4 million
into a site, they need roughly $24 million of valuation. So, if
the HRA has a$4 million budget and they need another $5 million,
tfiey have to have approximately another $30 million of valuation
to borrow from somewhere within the development program.
Mr. Boisclair stated their initial purpose for developing the high
degree of clarity of the numbers is to get at the issues as quickly
as they can, because they have land sellers who need a commitment
of substantial front-end dollars before they can move on the
development; plus he just wants to make sure all the issues are on
the table before they proceed much farther.
Mr. Boisclair stated that, in his estimation, the project is highly
feasible from the market perspective. They are very excited about
this opportunity, and have been very confident that it will be an
affirmative decision. With that in mind, they are doing some pre-
leasing efforts so they do not lose an� time on the retail side of
it.
Mr. Boisclair stated that as far as the cost of the project, they
have used outside construction people who have a great deal of
experience in mixed use projects, and they are using their good
inputs at this early low level drawings for budgetary purposes.
They have been checking these from outside sources as well, so they
are very confident that what they are showing the HRA is a fair and
accurate representation of what is needed.
Mr. Boisclair stated they are also having discussions with FHA.
FHA's sense currently is that they are not too anxious to
underwrite much of anything regardless of the location because of
the major overbuilt status, generally speaking, in the marketplace.
They have a meeting with FHA next week and they hope to convince
the FHA of this project and this type of density. He stated FHA's
main concern is mid-rise, and he feels Boisclair has answers to
satisfy FHA's concerns.
Mr. Casserly stated that until the HRA has some resolution of some
of their other projects, they are not quite sure what their
position is.
Mr. Prairie stated if it wasn't for the Lake Pointe project, this
would not be as difficult a decision to make.
Mr. Meyer stated the Lake Pointe project is the HRA's top priority.
It is a very heavy burden hanging over their heads and before they
get into something equally as challenging financially, they have
to proceed very carefully.
80IISING & REDEVELOPMLNT AIITHORITY MEETING. JIINE 8, 1989 - PAGE 4
Mr. Robertson stated after the staff financial analysis, Mr. Burns
brought this up informally with the City Council on Wednesday, June
7. Mr. Burns stated that the Council expressed a lot of
reservations about the Boisclair project as proposed, based
primarily on (1) the necessity of borrowing from other districts;
and (2) the developer himself because of his past projects. He
stated Mayor Nee may want to elaborate a little on this discussion.
Mayor Nee stated the Council's main concern is jeopardizing funds
for the potential development at the Lake Pointe site. Secondly,
it is a philosophical question of where they stop and start
returning tax base to the jurisdictions. When they have a big
project like this, they ask themselves: "What is in it for us?"
Even though it is a nice project, the Council generally feels it
should be self-supporting. In other words, whatever is done there
should be financed out of the increment generated from that
location.
Mayor Nee stated he did not think the Council is real rigid on
that, but they do feel strongly that the HRA should stay liquid and
have capital available for what they might have to do at the Lake
Pointe location.
Mayor Nee stated he did not think there was any question about Mr.
Boisclair's ability to put the project together. The Council's
main concern is drawing out increment in the district that ought
to be liquidated.
Mr. Burns stated it is important to know tinat the discussion with
the Council was an informal, and the Council was not expecting to
discuss it. The comments made were largely comments made by
individuals. There was no vote or consensus, and he thought Mayor
Nee has captured the essence of the individlual comments that were
made.
Mr. Robertson stated Chairperson Commers could not be at the
meeting, but he had called to comment on the agenda items. On this
item, Mr. Commers' feeling is that the HRA should not try to adopt
a hard and fast rule on the borrowing policy, but to try to keep
the options open and decide on a case-by-case basis. He certainly
did agree with trying to keep their options open for solving the
Lake Pointe problem first. Regarding Mr. �oisclair's reputation,
Mr. Commers had stated that in the end, Mr. Boisclair has to
demonstrate his financing capability to his own financiers, and Mr.
Commers would defer that judgment to people wiser than himself.
Ms. Horneland stated the HRA wanted to know that when Mr. Boisclair
came back to the HRA that�he was the developer of choice as far as
the sellers are concerned, and that is the case. The sellers have
gone through severe scrutiny, financially, and in the amount of
capability of what he has done, and Mr. Boisclair mustered very
80IISING � REDEVSLOPMENT AIITHORITY MEBTING, JIINE 8. 1989 - PAGE 5
well. The sellers are very comfortable with Mr. Boisclair at this
point.
Mr. Meyer stated he shared the opinion of Mr. Commers that the
financial community who will be backing Mr. Boisclair is better
able to judge any financial problems than is the HRA.
Mr. Casserly stated given the HRA's present situation and their
present state of negotiations, staff is preparing a sample analysis
of what happens when different things are done. They truthfully
do not know what assumptions to use and may not know for awhile.
Ms. Horneland stated that from a market standpoint, Boisclair has
what it takes to make this project go, and the project could be up
and running and doing something for the community in short order.
There is a soft market for office and it could be a long time
before anything happens with office.
Ms. Horneland stated it comes back to the issue of the sellers
waiting for something to happen. They are back to square one, the
same position they have been in for ten years. The HRA has to give
some serious consideration to what they want to do with the owners
of the property if this project is not going to go, and it is not
going to be a Tanurb-type project.
Mr. Prairie stated it is very difficult to let a nice development
like this go, but they have not had a development that required
this much assistance from the HRA.
Mr. Newman stated he did not suggest the HRA take any action that
might foreclose any future consideration of this proposal if the
developer would decide to modify the proposal.
Mr. Boisclair stated he is here to serve the will of the community;
and if it is the City's will to downsize the project, he would
certainly look at it. He has expended a significant amount of time
and dollars, but the important thing is that assistance outside the
district is available.
Mr. Newman suggested the HRA reject Mr. Boisclair's proposal at
this time to do an approximately $25 million development in which
Mr. Boisclair is requesting approximately $5 million in assistance
beyond what is generated from this site.
Mr. Prairie stated that at the last meeting, the HItA said that
philosophically they might be willing to take money from outside
the district if the numbers worked out.
Mr. Boisclair stated he is willing to study a reduction in the
scale of the development.
80IISING & REDSVELOPMENT AIIT80RITY MESTING. JIINE 8. 1989 - PAGE 6
Mr. Newman stated that from what the HRA said one month ago, they
are not automatically rejecting Mr. Boisclair�s proposal, but they
have to weigh a number of factors, and that is why they asked
Boisclair to submit a proposal.
Mr. Meyer stated Mr. Boisclair could spend a great deal more money
trying to make the development happen, and still the HRA might
reject it because of Lake Pointe.
Mr. Boisclair stated the natural reaction he would give at this
juncture would be to go to a wood frame construction, but the end
result quality-wise will not be the same. They would drop the
density down from 325-350 units to 220-225 units with wood frame.
They can definitely look at that, and that �rould reduce the outside
subsidy needed.
Mr. Boisclair stated he would be willing to sit down with the HRA,
Mr. Casserly, and City staff to discuss the range of probability
of subsidy required for the different kinds of projects.
Mayor Nee stated the Council is becoming uneasy about the diversion
of tax base for purposes of housing subsidy at the expense of the
school districts and everybody else. As far as the housing for the
elderly, they are having that same feeling. They have not
discussed this thinking with the HRA.
Mr. Robertson stated he thought it would be worthwhile for Mr.
Boisclair to explore a scaled-down version of the development
proposal.
MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Mr. Rasmussen, to deny the
proposal presented by Boisclair Corporation for a$25 million
development and direct City staff to meet with Mr. Boisclair and
his associates to attempt to come to some proposal that is
agreeable to both parties.
Mr. Rasmussen asked if there is really a ne�d for Mr. Boisclair to
work with City staff. Is the concept good even if it is scaled
down in size? He did not think it would be. He felt the HRA has
enough to handle right now with Lake Pointe and other things. He
thought the more direct and honest approach is to turn the proposal
down now.
Mr. Meyer stated he shared Mr. Rasmussen's concern, but the HRA has
been honest and up front with Mr. Boi�clair and if he is still
willing to spend money and energy in pursuing it, maybe something
qood will come from further discussions.
Mr. Prairie suggested they put a short term time frame on the
discussions (30 - 60 days) so that this does not drag on for a long
time.
HOIISING & REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MEETING. JIINE 8. 1989 - PAGE 7
Mr. Rasmussen asked if there are other developers interested in the
site.
Ms. Horneland stated they have dealt with a number of developers
on this project. Starting out in the process, they had developers
that would do housing and retail and also that would do just
strictly retail. The market studies that came back on the retail
leasing showed it was an impossibility to do the large scale retail
type center so they went to the apartment complex type development.
That limits the developers that do apartments and retail together.
There isn't a significant number of those, and they have had
discussions with the ones that do. They have all proposed a
similar project to Boisclair's. None of them has said they would
do a significantly smaller project. Whoever the developer is would
still have to be responsive to the dollars that are available.
Ms. Horneland stated the biggest questions at this point are: If
staff is working on the numbers to determine what is available, yet
there is the tremendous uncertainty because of the Lake Point
project, is there a certain amount they are going to be applying
to the Lake Pointe over and above whatever is already in there, or
is the amount already in there? Can the HRA really determine an
amount that is reasonable and feasible for Mr. Boisclair's project
and that it be done, even if the project is scaled down
significantly?
Mr. Meyer stated he did not know if the HRA could answer those
questions either now or perhaps in the immediate future. �
Mr. Boisclair stated, unfortunately, the name of development is to
assume risks, so he appreciated his responsibility and he would
assume the risk of progressing further to see whether or not there
is a match.
Mr. Boisclair stated there is a window that opens July 1 for tax
bond authority which will only be available the first part of 1990.
He asked if there could be a dual track given them in terms of
advising to the City Council that bond inducement is not tantamount
to the project approval, but allows them to have the opportunity
to make an application to FHA, and allows them to continue the
process and save considerable time.
Mr. Rasmusse
proj ect, but
frame if the
n stated he is still opposed to continuing with this
he is willing to go along with a 30 - 60 day time
rest of the HRA members wished to do so.
Mr. Boisclair stated he felt they can respond to the HRA in a
timely manner. �
Mr. Newman stated he felt 60 days would be an adequate amount of
time.
�OIISING & REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MEETING, JIINE 8, 1989 - PAGE 8
Mr. Casserly stated it does not require too much of staff's time
to have an understanding of how much increment can be generated
from the Boisclair development, so time is not a problem. The
problem is going to be for Boisclair to figure out if they need
$500,000 from outside the site or $3,500,000, because he did not
believe a housing project can be done without some assistance. He
was not sure if the valuation is ever going to cover the amount of
assistance necessary. The HRA is really stuck with having to take
money from outside the site.
MOTION TO AMEND by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Mr. Rasmussen, to deny
the proposal presented by Boisclair Corporation for $25 million
development and direct City staff to meet with Mr. Boisclair and
his associates to attempt to come to some proposal that is
agreeable to both parties, within a time frame of 60 days.
Mr. Burns stated the proj ect looks very nice and a proj ect the City
would like to have on this site. However, from the standpoint of
timing, the ideal thing for the City might be to have the 60 days
on the other end. There remains a lot of uncertainty even with a
scaled-down proposal until they have some more time to work out
the other problems and look at other issues. He felt uneasy about
trying to devote a lot of intense staff time on this. With the
Onan project, the Lake Pointe project, and other staff commitments,
he questioned whether the 60 days is in the right place. Sixty
days might be better placed 60-90 days from now.
Mr. Rasmussen stated he agreed with Mr. Bu�ns.
Mr. Casserly stated there are really some fundamental decisions the
HRA is going to have to make:
1.
2.
Does the HRA want to put tax imcrement monies into a
housing project, into rental subsidy?
Is the HRA is going to take money from outside the site?
In response to Mr. Prairie's question of how much assistance the
HRA can provide Boisclair without jeopardizing the Lake Pointe
project, Mr. Newman stated if the HRA wants an interpretation as
to how much money is safe, the answer is zero.
Mr. Pribyl stated he is very concerned at this point in time,
because of the dollars that might have to be utilized, and there
is so much uncertainty as far as what solutions might be
resolved. As far as a comfort level, zero is a good comfort level
for him, because he has no idea how to respond to a question about
how many dollars the HRA has available. They have no idea what
kind of dollars are available, because they do not yet know what
the solutions are.
OIISING � REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MEETIN�3 JIINE 8 1989 - PAaE 9
Mr. Meyer stated if Mr. Boisclair is willing to pursue this,
knowing the negatives, there is always the ho rovalat something
might develop that would meet with the HRA's aPP
Mr. Burns stated he did not want to discourage redevelopment. They
want to encourage redevelopment. However, at the same time, it is
his personal feeling that he did not think the City can
realistically be in a position to know whether they can commit
money to Mr. Boisclair's project until they are farther along in
solving the Lake Pointe problem.
Mayor Nee agreed. He stated it would be great if Mr. Boisclair was
interested in the project 18 months from now.
Ms. Horneland stated, again, there is a significant issue and that
involves the sellers of the property. They have gone through this
process for 10 years, and they have gone through the process of
working with developers and coming in with a proposal with Tanurb
to try to keep the market proposal at a number that would work with
the City and with the HRA. They discovered a Tanurb project will
not work. If Mr. Boisclair is allowed to work with staff on a
project that works, but an agreement is not reached, then the
owners are back to square one where they have been for 10 years.
They would be perfectly happy then to have the HRA take the
property out of the redevelopment district and let them be.
Ms. Horneland stated she does represent the owners of the property
also, and they should be taken into consideration.
Mr. Newman stated the City has taken the owners into consideration.
With Tanurb this past year, the City worked at a pace that the
property owners requested; and now the owners have to recognize
that the HRA needs some additional time.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, MEYER AND PRAIRIE VOTING AYE, RASMUSSEN VOTING
NAY, ACTING CHAIRPERSON MEYEA DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED BY A VOTE
OF 2-1.
2. CONSIDERATION OF COST-SHARING POLICY FOR FRIDLEY PLAZA RAMP:
Mr. Robertson stated this is the issue of paying for the
maintenance costs for the Fridley Plaza Ramp. The annual estimated
maintenance costs for the ramp are approximately $6,000, and every
four years there would be some sealing and striping for an
additional cost of $3,500/year. Since the City and the tenants of
the Fridley Plaza Office Building are going to be the main users
of the ramp, although it is open to the general public, staff is
recommending the HRA and the City split the annual and periodic
maintenance costs. The HRA could pay its share out of�. the $800
received from rent of the parking space from the owners of the
Fridley Plaza Office Building.
HOIISING � REDEVELOpMENT lypTgORITY MEETING JIINE 8 1989 - PAGE 10
Mr. Robertson stated Mr. Burns presented this suggestion to the
City Council on Monday, June 6, and the Council concurred with this
concept. Chairperson Commers did not like this, but will go along
with staff's recommendation; however, he does not want this to be
construed generally for other HRA projects. Chairperson Commers
feels the HRA should not be in the business of being an operational
agency.
Mr. Burns stated he is also proposing that the agreement including
these terms, as well as a separate agreement that provides for the
transfer of the land on which parking ramp sits to the HRA, be
handled at the June 19 Council meeting.
OTION by Mr. Rasmussen, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to approve the
sharing of maintenance costs with the City for the Fridley Plaza
Ramp.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, ACTING CHAIRPERSON MEYER
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
3. CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMEATT FOR KITTERMAANIADVANCE
COMPANIES COMMERCIAL REHABILITATION PitOJECT:
Mr. Robertson stated the HRA reviewed this material at its May
meeting, and the HRA directed staff to prepare a draft development
agreement to be brought back for the HRA's consideration. That
draft development agreement was included in the HRA packet for this
meeting. Negotiations have been going on between Mr. Newman and
Mr. Kitterman's staff. As of Tuesday, June 6, they are essentially
in agreement. Mr. Newman would give an update.
Mr. Newman stated it appears they are in agreement on the basic
concept. There may be some fine tuning to be done yet, but as in
the past, staff has looked to the HRA for approval of the general
concept and the overall layout. Iie believed this agreement is
consistent with the HRA's discussions and is a fairly safe
investment in light of the fact that the work has been completed
and he believed it will meet with the HRA's satisfaction.
OTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Mr. Rasmussen, to approve the
development agreement in concept and direct staff to execute a
final development agreement.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� ACTING CHAIRPERBON MEYER
DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
4. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABI,ISHING TAX INCREMENT
DISTRICT NO. 9. CENTRAL AVENUE. ONAN•
Mr. Robertson stated this proposal grew out of a discussion Mr.
Burns initiated with the Onan Corporation this past winter. They
are initiating a business retention activity that they intended to
OIISINa & REDBVELOPME AIITHO1tITY MEETING JIINE 8 1989 - PA(3E 11
keep ongoing. Onan which is held as part of Cummins Diesel which
is part of the Hawker Sidley group, a United Kingdom Corporation,
is trying to decide where to centralize their research and
development facility. Onan has scattered sites in the Twin Cities
metropolitan area. They also have large plants in Indiana and in
Georgia.
Mr. Robertson stated the City feels this is a classic TIF district
type of application where essentially this is business expansion/
business retention. Staff is recommending a course of action so
they can be in a position to offer the best possible inducement for
Onan to locate that facility in Fridley and capture the additional
taxes and jobs that go with it.
Mr. Robertson stated the City is in a somewhat awkward position
because normally they would try to negotiate a package first and
then establish the tax increment district. Unfortunately, the
Legislature has pre-empted what would be the normal course of
action by proposing to change the tax increment law which would
essentially not allow the City to put this type of proposal
together. Anticipating that the legislation would pass, with the
concurrence of Chairperson Commers, staff set the wheels in motion
to set up the district before the anticipated effective date of the
Legislature. With the Governor vetoing the Omnibus Tax Bill for
which this TIF modification was attached, that has not imposed the
same deadline. However, it is staff's recommendation that they do
proceed, simply because they do not know when or if that
legislation might still be done in special session.
Mr. Robertson stated Mr. Casserly could explain a little more how
this is structured and the necessity for the HRA considering the
series of recommendations listed in his June 1 memo if the HRA
wishes to keep this option open.
Mr. Casserly stated there is not much to add to what Mr. Robertson
has said. He stated this is just keeping the HRA's options open.
Onan has been thinking in terms of expansion apparently for some
months if rrot several years, and they are taking this very
seriously. If there is ever a reason to have a tax increment
program, this is a very good reason. Staff also saw this as an
opportunity to include in the district some of the junkyards and
other things that have long been problems.
OM TION by Mr. Rasmussen, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to approve
Resolution No. 3, "A Resolution Modifying the Redevelopment Plan
for Redevelopment Project No. 1 and Modifying the Tax Increment
Financing Plans for Tax Increment Financing Districts No. 1 Through
No. 8 to Reflect Increased Project Costs and Increased Geographic
Area within Redevelopment Project No. 1; and Creating Tax Increment
�'inancing District No. 9 and Approving and Adopting the Tax
Increment Financing Plan Relating Thereto".
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HOQBING � REDEVELOpMENT AIITHOAITY MSETING �iIINE 8 1989 - PAGE 12
IIPON A VOICE oOTE, ALL VOTINGi AYE, ACTINa CHAIRPERSON MEYER
DECLARBD TSE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOIISLY.
5. INFORMATION ON MOORE LAKE COMMONS LANDSCAPING•
Mr. Robertson stated this is a progress report on what has been
done with the landscaping at Moore Lake Commons as of the end of
May.
6. ESTIMATES:
GREENMASTERS - LAKE POINTE MAINTENANCE
MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Mr. Rasmussen, to approve the
estimate for Greenmasters in the amount of $4,644.14.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL YOTING AYE, ACT%NG CBAIRPERSON MEYER
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
7. CLAIMS �1895-1899):
MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Mr. Rasmussen, to approve the
check register as presented.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTINa AYE, ACT�Na CHAIRPERSON MEYER
DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISI�Y.
8. OTHER BUSINESS:
a. Acquisition of Lots on Central Avenue
Mr. Robertson stated the HRA had received at the meeting two pages,
the first page was the HRA's Conceptual Capital Improvement Plan
dated 12/21/86 which the HRA adopted at that time. Under "Moore
Lake", they had $150,000 to be used for park expansion along
Central Avenue.
Mr. Robertson stated that staff is recommending that since they are
now in a situation where Moore Lake Commons is happening and that
there are three lots available, the HRA consider the purchase of
these lots that are presently on the market�place.
Mr. Robertson stated that attached to the Conceptual Plan is a map
showing the location of the three lots and their current asking
prices. It is the opinion of Leon Madsen, City Assessor, that
these prices are too high. He would ask the HRA to give him the
authority to try to negotiate a sale of these lots within the
guidelines of comparable property as determined by Mr. Madsen.
Mr. Robertson stated Mr. Burns has consulted with the City Council
on this and they are very favorable to this proposal.
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OIIBING � REDEVSLOPMENT AIITHORITY MEETIN(� JONE 8 1989 - PAGSE 13
OM TION by Mr. Rasmussen, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to authorize
staff to proceed with negotiations on the sale of the three lots
along Central Avenue, the total cost not to exceed $150,000.
IIPON A VOICL VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� ACTINC� CSAIRPERBON MEYER
DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY.
b. Fridley Plaza Ramp
Mr. Robertson stated that at the last meeting, the HRA had
requested a tour of the Fridley Plaza Ramp, so he had asked Mr.
Flora to lead that tour.
Mr. Robertson stated he also wanted to bring to the HRA's attention
that three bids were advertised, one on the landscaping, two on
the signage, and three on some asphalt repair work. When the bids
came in on the signage and the landscaping, there was only one bid
on each. When advised of this, the City Council was very concerned
and wanted a report from staff and an explanation of why only one
bid was received and a list of the companies to whom bid
specifications were mailed. The Council is reluctant to award the
bids until they get this information. Staff wanted to make the HRA
aware of this. Also, if the City Council delays until they get the
information, there are some potential imQlications.
Mr. Robertson stated that regarding the landscaping, while it might
be advantageous to delay a month because they get into tree
planting time closer to the fall, there is also some question of
whether the bidders will have the necessary stock still available
to complete the landscaping plan yet this year.
Mr. Robertson stated there is also the question that until the
underground irrigation gets connected, there will be no irrigation
and the landscaping will have to be hand sprinkled or done by hose.
It will be more labor intensive and take more staff time to
accomplish.
Mr. Flora stated that regarding the asphalt, because there was some
urgency to get this work done, the bid was awarded for the asphalt
repair.
Mr. Rasmussen stated it is his feeling that there should be more
than one bid received for the landscaping and lighting projects.
Mr. Meyer agreed and stated the projects deserve more than one bid.
Mr. Flora stated that unless some landscaping is put in, depending
on the summer they have, they could experience some erosion of the
dirt along the walls between the road and the ramp.
Mr. Robertson stated that regardless of what action the HRA takes,
some temporary signs are going to be needed for structural safety
HOIIBING � REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MEETING. JQNS 8. 1989 - PAGE 14
reasons on the upper ramp to limit the load limit and some overhead
device to prevent trucks from driving onto the upper ramp.
Mr. Robertson stated it is his reco`mmendation that the HI2A withhold
awarding the bids until the Council receives the information
needed.
Mr. Meyer suggested the City reject the bids and call for new bids
to be taken with an appropriate deadline.
Mr. Rasmussen stated he did not think there is any alternative but
to get some new bids since the Council is concerned about this.
Mr. Robertson asked that staff be given the discretion to set new
completion times to get more competitive bieiding.
OTION by Mr. Rasmussen, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to reject the
bids for the landscaping and exterior signage for the Fridley Plaza
Parking Ramp, and to readvertise for bids; and to direct City staff
to set new bid completion deadlines to enco�rage more competitive
bidding.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, ACT%NG CHAIRPERSON MEYER
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
Mr. Flora stated that because the bid received on the asphalt
repair was below the original estimate of $20,000, and it was
important to complete the ramp and associated parking area for
49'ers Days activities, the City Council awarded the contract for
asphalt repair.
MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Mr. Ras�ussen, to concur with
the action taken by the City Council to receive and award the bid
to Northwest Asphalt, Inc., for asphalt repair of the Fridley Plaza
Ramp in the amount of $12,565.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� ACT%NG CHAIRPERSON MEYER
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
The tour of the ramp was postponed until more members can be
present.
�ADJOURNMENT•
OTION by Mr. Rasmussen, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to adjourn the
meeting. IIpon a voice vote, all votiaq ape, Actinq Chairperson
Meyer declared the June 8, 1989, Housing an� Redevelopment
Authoritp meetinq adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
OIIBING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETINd JUNE 8 1989 - PAGE 15
Respectfully submitted,
� C��
xn Saba '
Recording Secretary
CITY OF FRIDLEY
JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION/
ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 27, 1989
__________________________________________
�ALL TO ORDER•
Chairperson Dahlberg called the Joint Environmental Quality
Commission/Energy Commission meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
Paul Dahlberg, Wayne Wellan, Steve Stark,
Dean Saba, Brad Sielaff
Richard Svanda, Bruce Bondow
Lisa Campbell, Planning Associate
APPROVAL OF APRIL 14 1989 JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL UALITY
COMMISSION/ENERGY COMMISSION MINUTES•
The approval of
Commission/Energ
meeting.
NEW BUSINESS•
the April 14, 1989, Joint Environmental Quality
y Commission minutes was continued until the next
a. selectinq a Recycling Contractor and Develop a Recommendation
for July 10, 1989, City Council Meetinq
Ms. Campbell stated the June 22, 1989, memo to Mr. Burns
provides an analysis of five contractors. She was asked to
survey five providers and come up with a staff recommendation.
She used the 14 criteria listed on the first and second pages
of the memo, with the biggest consideration being cost,
reliability and service, and the ability to market the
materials. Her perception of reliability also includes
collection day, communications, the ability to communicate
with the drivers from her desk by the use of a telephone. The
Council met on this at their conference meeting on June 26,
1989, and informally decided to renew the contract with Super
Cycle. At this time, the EQC/Energy Commissions can agree or
disagree with the Council's informal decision, and that
recommendation can be included in the memo with the contract
for the City Council's July lOth meeting.
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Ms. Campbell stated Super Cycle was the only contractor that
met all fourteen criteria. ContWhichc is a new Sc mpanyhshad
about $26,000. E-Z Recycling,
substantially loohibit ve rcontract tcosts.d BFI and Waste
Management had pr
Mr. Stark stated he talks to RECOMP, INC. (Super Cycle) about
once a week. They are very aggressive and very determined to
get into recycling and composting.
RECOMP runs the
garbage/sludge composting facility in St. Cloud. RECOMP has
been around for a couple of years, and this is their first
venture into recycling, but he thinks they are here to stay.
He is very impressed with RECOMP, INC.
Ms. Campbell stated the contract is a six month contract, so
if things do not work out with Super Cycle, the City has the
option to get out fairly quickly.
Mr. Dahlberg stated when he and Mr. Saba met with the �the
Manager, the Mayor and two Council Members two weeks ago,
work of polling the five providers had not been done, but he
Mr. Dahlberg stated he and Mr. Saba met once with just Mr.
Burns, the City Manager, and once with Mr. Burns, Mayor Nee,
Councilmember Billings, and Councilmember Schneider. At the
first meeting with Mr. Burns, he and Mr. Saba expressed
concern that things were moving so quickly that the EQC/Energy
Commissions had not had the opportunity to do anything or orum
any recommendations to the Council because of a lack of qu
at the May meeting, but that the Commissions did want to play
an active part in the decision-making process and be an
effective commission when it comes to these kinds of
decisions.
Mr. Dahlberg stated both meetings were very productive. Mr.
Burns recommended the two Chairpersons meet with
councilmembers to try to get some idea of the Councilmembers'
attitudes about, not only the Commission, but the recycling
issue. From his standpoint, it was enlightening to understand
ho�a much has happened in such a short period of time relative
to meetings staff has had with the County and the fact that
the County had said it is not going to take on the City's role
in recycling.
Mr. Dahlberg stated one of the things that came up during the
meeting with large approval was that the City Council, at
least the Councilmembers present at the meeting, indi�oach
they would be willing to get the wheels in motion to apP
this whole issue from another direction in trying to resolve
the recycling issue. That is why the short term six month
agreeme�e�it�� aumonthytoemonthbtypenof�arrangementer Within
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that six month period, the Council can approach the League of
Minnesota Cities or the Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities to try to get their support to approach the
State Legislature and try and get a clearer response from the
Legislature on this whole recycling issue. What is happening
is the Legislature is passing it down to the Metropolitan
Council; the Metropolitan Council is passing it down to the
counties, and the counties are passing it down to the cities.
It is much bigger than the City of Fridley can handle on its
own, and he thought the City is committed to trying some other
method to get an appropriate resolution to the problem.
Hopefully, they can do that, at least something can begin in
six months.
Mr. Wellan stated the processing facility is the base. If
they do not have that, all the great plans in the world will
not mean much if they can't get rid of the product and market
the product. The pickup is secondary. So, it is: How are
you going to process it, and how are you going to market it?
It is probably too big a task for the County and it is going
to be too big for the City. Then, the next question is: Are
there other alternates? The City cannot afford to set up the
process, so why even get into it? They should be looking at
other alternates on how to get rid of the recycled products.
Ms. Campbell stated if the Commission wants a hauler approach
and wants a processing facility, it is not too soon to start
a real organized strategic effort to see that occur.
Mr. Dahlberg stated the Commissions want to work with staff
and City Council to try to resolve the questions and issues
that come before the Commissions that they, as concerned
citizens, think the City should be dealing with. Also, they
do not want to approach it from an adversary point of view.
Mr. Saba stated the Commissions need to have periodic meetings
with the City Council. Mr. Burns did make a point about
making sure the Commissions get more input from the Council
in terms of copies of inemos, letters, position statements,
agendas, etc., so the Commissions can be a part of the
recycling decisions. He also strongly recommended that
Commission members attend those meetings, at least have some
representation at meetings that are relative to issues the
Commissions are dealing with.
Mr. Sielaff stated it is a good idea to meet with the Council,
but he was not sure where the Commissions fit into the
decision-making process.
Mr. Wellan stated that rather than make recommendations to the
Council, they should start from scratch. What are the goals
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of the City Fathers in terms of recycling? Why can't they
invite the Councilmembers to meet informally with the
Environmental Quality/Energy Commissions?
Mr. Dahlberg stated Mr. Wellan's comment to invite the
Councilmembers to meet informally with the Commissions would
probably be a productive approach. He would like to see all
the Commission members involved in the discussions, not just
the Chairpersons. He was sure the Councilmembers would be
willing to meet with the Commissions.
Mr. Saba stated the basic idea of a survey as recommended by
the Councilmembers is a good one to get the position of the
Fridley residents on ways to pay for paper recycling and lay
out the alternatives and the options. Mr. Burns presented
three options. One was real aggressive, to get as much
recycling effort going as possible; another one not so
aggressive; and one very minimum. Ultimately, the money is
going to have to come from the Fridley taxpayers. He had
suggested they form a focus group and use those discussions
from that focus group as a supplement to the results of the
survey and then make a decision.
Mr. Dahlberg stated the survey would not only function as a
survey, but also as an educational tool so people will become
more informed about the recycling situation in the City.
Mr. Stark stated most people are going to want to recycle the
cheapest way. The survey questions should deal with which
method the people want to pay for it.
Mr. Dahlberg stated he did not know how the questions will be
directed. It was suggested and recommended highly that if a
survey is done, that it be done by a professional
organization. They can express to the Council that if a
survey is done, the Commissions would like representation in
that process.
MOTION by Mr. Wellan, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to accept the
proposed recommendation by staff and recommend to City Council
the approval of a six month contract with Super Cycle, and to
encourage City staff and Council to continue to review
recycling alternatives beyond the six month period.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON DAHLBERG
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
On behalf of himself and the other members, Mr. Wellan
complimented Ms. Campbell's on doing a fine job.
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b. Lonq Ranqe Planninq, Recycliaq Optioas
Ms. Campbell stated the Commissions should discuss the whole
range of options, the hauler approach and the single collector
approach at their next meeting. She asked that the Coaunission
review the information and come prepared to discuss it and
make recommendations. On July 31, 1989, the Council
Conference meeting agenda will include recycling long range
planning, and this is the Commission's opportunity for input.
Ms. Campbell stated she will be on vacation from July 9- 17,
1989, so the July agenda will only include this item.
Mr. Stark suggested the Commission invite representatives from
other communities with recycling programs and staff
counterparts to speak to the Commissions about their programs.
Ms. Campbell stated that is a good idea and would plan on it
for August or September.
Mr. Wellan stated every day he talks to people who are
developing recycling processes, and everyone has the same
problems and frustrations. There is no direct plan coming
from anywhere. One of the things he sees merging is the
private companies are starting to become involved, and maybe
the City should be in tune with that. Their only hope might
be with the private companies, not the governmental bodies.
OLD BUSINESS•
a. Household Hazardous Aaste IIpdate
Ms. Campbell stated the City was supposed to receive a
response from the MPCA on June 12, 1989. On June 12, 1989,
she was informed by Donna Portner of the MPCA, that the grant
application was denied, that there are Landfill Abatement
Funds available, and the City should talk to the County. She
stated she had asked Ms. Portner to send her information on
what it would take for the City to do the program on its own.
On June 15, 1989, when she asked Ms. Portner for a written
confirmation on the status of the City's application, it was
unclear that the City had been denied.
Ms. Campbell stated the City has received $10,000 from the
City Council, $10,000 from the Fridley Jaycees, $5,000 from
the Fridley VFW, and $2,000 from the Fridley Lions for a
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. That $27,000 covers
her estimate of the costs. The MPCA feels the City's
participation will be much higher than their formulas and
estimates a total cost of $36,000.
Ms. Campbell stated what the City needs from the MPCA is the
technical assistance, as well as the funds.
Mr. Saba asked if any industries, such as Medtronic, had been
approached to be involved for volunteers, technical expertise,
and money.
Ms. Campbell stated the initial approach is to deal with the
grant and the MPCA. If they are unable to fund the City, her
next approach is to requ ef orteto undertake. aShesfeltea
because this is such a big
household hazardous waste collection day is really something
the City should do. She receives numerou aintll tieesardand
household hazardous waste: basically, p
batteries.
Ms. Campbell stated she will follow-up with the MPCA. Since
they already have $27,000, they should really have the MPCA's
technical expertise.
Mr. Wellan stated Columbia Heights had a household hazardous
waste collection day about one year ago. How did they run
that program?
Ms. Campbell stated Columbia Heights had an MPCA grant. The
collection was for one day only. The estimated costs were
$11,000, and the actual costs were $23,000. She stated a lot
of volunteers are also needed to run the program. So, after
she had received the monies from the civic organizations, she
had followed uptionh Thattis another reason why they need the
with the collec
expertise and knowledge of the MPCA.
Ms. Campbell stated she will have an update for the City
Council by the end of this week.
Mr. Dahlberg asked if the Commission could schedule a calendar
timeline that might assist the process.
Ms. Campbell stated the MPCA requires that a Management
Committee be developed, and Councilmember Jorgenson has
suggested that several department heads be members of that
committee, as well as Council members, represen Commissionsm
the funding organizations, and the EQC/Energy
It would be a very high level management committee.
Mr. Saba suggested staff contact other communities that have
done a househoeda ed rthes pr qram 11ecThen�City fneedsutsome
they have op the pro ram.
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Ms. Campbell stated she has the Operations Manual from the
MPCA. She can review that and have some discussions with other
cities' staff.
Mr. Dahlberg stated that as far as the funding commitments
that have been made to this point, other than the MPCA's
possible contribution, is there any need to look to other
organizations within the community or larger corporations,
even if it is volunteer participation?
Ms. Campbell stated she will not do that prior to the response
from the MPCA.
Mr. Saba stated staff should contact any industry in Fridley
that uses any kind of chemicals; for example, Dow Industries.
Mr. Dahlberg stated if the MPCA does deny the City's request,
it might be useful for Ms. Campbell to have the information
on her contacts with the industries in Fridley that are
willing to participate in some way.
Mr. Stark stated the MPCA might be more willing to help if
they know the City already has $27,000 and volunteers, and
that all that is really needed is their administrative and
technical assistance.
Ms. Campbell stated that based on this discussion, she will
try to meet with Mr. Burns to see if that is the direction he
would like her to take.
Mr. Saba stated the Commission members would appreciate being
kept informed of the progress.
OTHER BUSINESS•
a. Tire Recyclinq at Drop-off site
Ms. Campbell stated that since she wrote the memo dated June
23, 1989, Rubber Research has gone out of business.
The EQC/Energy Commissions concurred that it is a good idea
to receive tires at the drop-off site.
b. Recyclinq Bins
Mr. Dahlberg stated that at the meeting with the City Manager
and the Councilmembers, they specifically asked if the bins
could be distributed. The discussion was that, yes, the bins
will be distributed, but there should be some data from Super
Cycle relative to participation in the target neighborhoods.
c
Ms. Campbell stated that information is available.
Mr. Dahlberg stated apparently the distribution will be in
August. He stated participation data should continue to be
collected between now and the date of distribution.
Mr. Stark suggested that maybe Boy Scouts, who are working on
their service badges, could organize the distribution of the
bins.
ADJOURNMENT•
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Stark, to adjourn the meeting.
Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Chairperson Dahlberq declared
the June 27, 1989, EQC/Enerqy Commission meeting adjourned at 9:30
p.m.
Resp ctfully submi ed,
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Lynne aba
Recor ing Secretary