09/22/1980 - 00013435�
THE fdINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUPl�IL OF
SEPTEMBER 22, 1980
The Regular Meettng of the Fririley Glty Counc�l vias called to order at
7:30 p.m. by Mayor Nee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGI
Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Alleg�ance to *he
Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEPIBERS PRESENT
P1EfdBERS AE3SENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mayor Nee, C��uncilman 6arnette, Councilman Schneider,
Councilwoman Moses and Counc�lman Fitzpatrick
None
REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1980:
MOTION by Counctlwoman Mos�s to approve ihe i�nnutes as submitteo. Seconded
6y Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, f�1ayor fJee de-
clared the motion carried unam mouslv
PUBLIC HEARING MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 1980
MOTIOIV by Counr_ilman Schneider to approvE the m�nutes as subm�tted. Seconded
by Cauncilman 6arnette. Upon a voice vote, all vo�tng aye, Mayor Nee de-
clared the mot�on carr�ed unanlmously_
ADOPTIOiV OF AGEN�A:
h10TI0N by Councilman Garnette to consider Item 7, subsect�on 6, regarding
� Energy Week, as the first item of New Business. Seconded by Councilman
Schne�der. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carr�ed unanimously.
�
M�TION by Councilman Fi+zpatrick to adopt 1:he agenda Nn th the above amend-
nent. Seconded by Councilman Schnetder. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye,
Mayor Nee declared the mot-ion carried unantmously.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
There was no response from the audience under this item of business.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
f]
FP,Oi7 R-3
P�layor Nee reopened the public hear�ng on this rezoning request wt�ich had been
continued from the Se��tember 15, 1980 Council meet�ng.
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated the petitioner, Mr. Bur�iandt, was
notified to be present, however, he was not in attendance at this time
Counctlman Schneider felt it was unfair to the public to have the public
hearing without the petitioner appear�ng.
P1r. Roger Fassett, 1001 Lynde Urive, was present regarding this item of
bustness and was in agreement to table th�s request until E p. m. in rase
(�1r. 6urnandt would arrive.
.� , � ,,
�, .
� �f �I
REGULAR MEETING OF SEP7EP16ER 22, 1980
PAGE 2
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table this rezoning request to 8 p. m.
Seconded by Councilman F�tzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
G ON THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE 1980 WATER AND SEWER
ic nnm crovrrc rnninirrTrnnic.
MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to waive the reading of the public hearing
not�ce and open the puhlic hearing. Seconded by Councilman Schneider.
Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carried
unanimousl,r and the public hearing opened at 7 25 p. m.
P4r. Qureshi, City Manager, stated this hearing is for the final assessment
roll for the 1980 service connect�ons and involves those properties which
have connected on to City Water or sewer and have never paid a lateral
charge. He stated, when building permits were �ssued, agreements were
signed to the effect that these charges would be paid. He explained the
hearing process is necessary in order to put these char9es on the assess-
ment roll.
Mr. Howard Crabtree, 7100 Riverview Terrace, ra�sed a question on his assess-
ment for Lot 3, 61ock 1, Marion's Terrace Addition. He stated it was his
understanding he would be given credit because of the extra long run of
290 feet. He stated a cred�t of $1,000 was allowed against this assessment,
but felt he was being given only a partial credit and requested Council con-
stder a full credit.
Mr Qureshi, City Manager, stated staff did provide Mr. Crabtree with in-
formation regarding his assessment, however, if Council desires further in-
formation they would check tnto this �tem further and report back
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to close the public hearing Seconded by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unantmously and the public hearing closed at 7:37 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ASSESSP1ENT ROLL FOR THE TREATP1ENT AND REMOVAL OF
TREES 1980).
MOTION �y Councilman Schneider to waive the reading of the public hear�ng
notice and open the publ�c hearing. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, htayor Nee declared the motion carried unani-
mously and the public heartng opened at 7:37 p.m.
Mr. Qureshi, City h1anager, stated th�s hear�ng is for the purpose of assess-
ing the removal of trees on properties in the C�ty. Fle stated property
owners were notified of the hearing and the costs involved and there was no
ob,7ections.
No persons in the audience spoke regarding this proposed assessment.
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Counc�lman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Mee declared
the mot�on carried unantmously and the public hearing closed at 7 42 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
S. Al1Gl1ST 26. 1980 ITEf� - CONSIDERA-
MOTIOid by Councilman Barnette that the City procla�m the week of September 28
through October 4, 1980 as Fridley Energy Week. Seconded 6y Counci hvoman
@loses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
,
1
L_J
�j� �
�_ _ �
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 PAGE 3
Mr. Dean Saba, of the Energy Commission, stated the Commission tries to
create an energy awareness in the C�ty and one of the ways to do this is
through an energy week and exh�bits at an energy fair. He stated, ihrough
the efforts of ihe Jaycees and other organizations, the Commission has been
able to start an early kick-off of the energy fair. He stated during Energy
Week there will be workshops and semtnars every day of the week and all day
Saturday, October 4, there w�ll be displays at the Community Education Center.
He felt, through this energy fair, the Commiss�on can find out the concerns
of the residents to determine a way to go in terms of energy conservation
for Fridley.
' Mr. Tom Stevenson, Chairman of the Energy Fa�r Comm�ttee, stated th�s energy
fa�r is a pr�or�ty pro�ect of the Jaycee's and they are do�ng this in coopera-
tion with the City's Energy Commission. He felt they have excellent speakers
coming in and the exhibits range from solar energy to wood burn�ng stoves
Councilwoman Mos'es thanked them for their efforts in trying to conserve energy
and participating in the energy fair. She felt it was a great way to make
residents more aware of conservation. She pointed out the C�ty is conducting
an energy audit of City-owned buildings to see how they can conserve energy.
OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO Ah1END THE CITY CODE BY MAKING
Mayor Nee stated the proposed rezoning ord�nance �ncorporates the revtsions
tne Planning Commission felt were an acceptable ad,7ustment.
Councilman Fttzpatrick stated Mr. Nash, who appeared at the rezoniny hearing
last week in opposition to the rezoning, approached him this evening defore
the meeting and it was his impression I was to contact him during the week.
Councilman Fttzpatr�ck stated he didn`t recall that committment, however,
Mr. ��ash apparently w�shed to discuss the matter further. He, thererore,
asked to have th�s 7tem continued to the next meeting.
� Mr. Quresht, City Manager, stated the Council could proceed with the first
reading of the ordinance and if any chan9es were to be made, this could be
done at the second reading of the ordinance.
Councilman Fitzpatrtck felt they could then proceed with the first reading
and have the second reading of the ordinance at the same t�me the request
for a special use permit �s considered for this property
MOTION by Counctlman Fitzpatrick to waive the reading and approve the
ordinance upon firsi; readirig. Seconded by Couricilwoman Moses.
Counc�lman Barnette stated Mr. Chrtstensen had a quest�on regarding the
stipulatton for the bikeway/walkway easement.
Mr. Chr�stensen stated his question was if the bikeway)walkway easement
�s part of the 20 feei he is giving for landscaping. Mr. Quereshi, City
Manager, stated the b�keway/walkvaay would be part of that 20 feet.
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE A�OVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
IDERATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP #80-08, TO ALLOW A GARAGE FOR
IRS AND SERVICING OF VEHICLES NOT OVER 2-TON CAPACITY, WITH CONS
OF ALTERNATIVE, 6501 EAST RIVER ROAD, CHRISTENSEN AUTO BODY:
' MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to table this item to the next regular
meet�ng. Seconded by Councilman Schne�der. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
,� ��
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1980
ING OF
IT:3
PAGE 4
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated thts ordinance reflects the memo to the
Counctl, as per their instructions, so there has been some change, however,
the total �s the same.
MOTIUN by Councilman Schneider to waive the read�ng and apnrove the
ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a
votce vote, all votiny aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONIfVG REOUEST, ZOA #80-D2 TO REZONE F
At 8.00 p.m., the Council agatn considered this rezoning request. Since
Mr. Burnandt was not in attendance at the meeting, the City Attoreny ad-
vised the hear�ng could be closed and the matter of the rezoning taken
under advisement by the Counc�l.
Mr. Herr�ck, City Attorney, felt favorable cons�deration should not 6e
yiven on this rezon�ng request until the petitioner has fully discussed
his plans with both the staff and neighboring property owners. He stated
the Council may not necessarily make approval completely dependant on
whether neighbortng property owners are in agreement with the plans, but
there should at 7east be a discussion and a report back to the Council.
Mr. Fassett, 1001 Lynde �rive, stated he was curious as to the type of
building that would be constructed.
MOTION by Counc�lman Schneider to close the public hearing on rezoning
request ZOA #80-02, and direct the admi m stration to contact the petitioner
and have him ind�cate to staff and the neighboring property owners what his
plans are for this property. Seconded by Counci]man Barnette.
Mr. Dick Harris, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated there had been
some talk of remodeling the ex�sting structure on th�s property or if that
wasn't feasible, to tear down the ex�sting structure and rebuild it.
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee
declared the mot�on carried unanimously and the public hearing closed at
& 05 p. m.
RECEIVING THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1980:
IDERATION OF VACATION REOUEST. SAV #80-07. PETITION fi7-1980 T
MOTION by Counc�lman Fitzpatr�ck to set the public hearing on this vacation
request for October 20, 1980. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to set the public hearing on this vacation
request for October 20, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a
vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST FROM PARK CONSTRUCTION TO PARK RECREATION VEHICLE TRAILE
Mayor Nee stated the Planning Comm�ssion has recommended approval of this
request with certa�n stipulations.
,
�
1
� i�
s;
RCGULAR ��1EETIfJG OF SEPTEh1BER 22, 19�0 PAGE 5
Mr. Duane Prairie appeared 6efore the Counc�l regarding his request to park
up to six recreational vehicle trailers. He stated they would like to put
in sewer so the�r employees could temporarily park these recreational vehicles
He explained �t is difficult for their personnel to find a spot to park these
vehicles for several months when they are in town. He felt the only benefit
they would receive is that there would be personnel in the yard at night to
prevent vandalism. fdr. Pra�rie expla�ned there could be up ta six trailers
parked, but not necessarily this amount at all times.
' Mr. Herrick, Ctty Attorney, asked if parking of these vehicles would be a
seasonal use.
Mr. Pra�rie stated vehicles would be parked there mostl� �n the summer
months,
Mr. Herrick asked the maximum pertod of time any one vehicle would be parked
on the property.
�+lr. Prairie stated it was difficult to answer as it could be six months or
only one week.
Mr. Herrtck stated he didn't have a problem with this request from a zoning
standpoint. He stated there are a number of commercial or industrial ventures
that have people livtng there for purposes of security.
Counc�lman Barnette pointed out when you have large construction pro�ect, there
are tra�lers parked on the site and they remain there for six months to several
years, dependin9 on the size of the pro,7ect.
MOTION 6y Councilwoman Moses to grant the license to Par�l< Construction to
license and park a maximum of six recreational vehicles on the Park Con-�
struction Company lot, with the size of the vehicles not to exceed 28 feet
in length, and the l�cense be reviewed annually. Seconded by Councilman Barnette.
� Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried �
unantmously.
RECEIVING INPUT IN THE IMPLEMENTATION SECTION OF THE FRIDLEY COMPREHENSIVE
nniri nnnnrniT �i nni.
Mr. Flora, Public Works �irector, stated the Comprehenstve Plan that was
developed had an Implementation Section and the Planning Commission has
rev�ewed it, making one minor modiftcaiion, and it is now before the Council
for consideration.
Mr. Flora stated the Implementation Plan satisf�es those requirements of the
hietropolitan Council in order to obtain favorable consideration for fundtng
of pro,7ects being coordinated with them.
Mayor Nee stated on Page 7BB regarding the Local Housing Bond Program where it
states, "the C�ty will initiate a single fam�ly mortgage revenue bond program"
he felt the Council had not come to that conclusion.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, po�nted out he was not even sure the City would
qual�fy for single famtly mortgage revenue bonding, however, certain types
of multiple units can qualify.
Mr. Flora siated City is establishing some basic considerations they would
follow in providtng modest cost housing opportunities such as Zoning Code
' revtsions, streaml�ning the hous�ng development approval process and, when
cond�t�ons become favorable, a local housing bond program. He felt the plan
is saying, if possible, the Ctty will revieta these three elements and consider
them in provid�ng modest cost hous�ng opportunities.
�nr
L�'- �,
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1980
PAGE 6
Councilwoman Moses suggested perhaps changing the word "in�tiate" to
"consider" and the words "s�ngle family" to "residential" on Page 7B6,
Ttem 3, Local Housing Bond Program.
Councilman Schneider quest�oned the reference to Figure 4-3 on Page 4-17
as noted on Page 7AA, paragraph 1. P1r. Flora expla�ned in the Comprehen-
sive Plan areas are shown that are zoned residential and ones that are now
vacant and can be considered for res�dential development and those are the
ftgures referred to tn this paragraph.
Councilman Schneider vo�ced concern over the figure of 1,$59 additional
households by 1990.
Mr. Qureshi stated the City census figure �s low in population and high in
households �n relat�on to the pro�ections of the Metropolitan Council and
would think that is a trend.
Mr. �ick Harris, Chairman of the Planning Commiss�on, stated the item on
Page 7BB regard�ng the Local Housing Bond Program was discussed by the
Commission and the words "single family" were not changed to "residentia1"
since that would also include apartments and they didn't know if that was
really the thrust of the pro9ram. He felt what they were tryln9 to do is
help the �ndiviuual to 6e able to acquire moderate rncome housing and not
add a large development. He felt if the words "single family" were chan9ed
to "residential", it would imply a reference to apartments also.
Mr. Qureshi, C�ty Manager, felt it depands on the need when the Ctty considers
these proposals and if they zero in on only one area, this probably isn't
good as the conirol would sttll be in the City's hands.
Mayor Nee stated his concern with mortgage revenue bonding for housing is
that the private market isn't going to be able to compete.
Councilman Schneider felt if the language is changed under Item 3, Page 7BB,
as suggested by Councilwoman Moses, it is open enough that it doesn't lock
the City into a certain type of housing.
i�1r. Flora stated the entire Comprehensive Plan would be submitted to the
Council before it ts submitted to the Metropolitan Council on PJovember l.
t�1r. Quresh� stated staff would tncorporate the changes on Page 766, Item 3,
to change the work "initiate" to "consider" and the words "single family"
to "residential".
There were no other recommended changes to th�s Implementation Sectton of
the �.�mprehensive Plan.
Mr. Flora, Pu61ic Works Director, stated the C9ty is keeping commum cations
open with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Health Department and
hazardous waste offices, and advisiny them of any stipulat�ons imposed on
these properties or any cleanup action that may be deemed appropriate.
Counc�lman Schneider asked Mr. Flora tf the memo which the Council received
from him regard�ng stipulations placed on these properties had been provided
to the Environmental Quality Commission. Mr Flora stated this memo was sent
,
'
'
'
�
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEhiBER 22, 1q�0 PAGE 7
to the Commission and the City is doing what the Commission has requested
as a matter of routine.
MINUTES, AUGUST 26. 1
Action was taken on this item earlier in the meeting.
ITEM - C�NSiDERATI
RECEIVING APPEALS COMMISSION MINl1TES OF AUGUST 26, 1980
ED
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated the City is working w�th Fridley
United Methodist Church �n develop�n9 the property to be in compliance w�th
the C�ty Zo m ng Codes. He stated it was requested the church increase �ts
landscaping around the parking lot and install concrete curb and stripe the
parking lot.
Mr. Flora stated a variance has been requested to waive the requirement for
the concrete curb on t�e_entire pet-�imeter of the parking stalls, and replace
it with landscaping, and to allow the parking lot to be 0 feet from the
property line instead of the required 20 feet.
Mr. Flora stated the curbing requirement was discussed, however, the church
felt it was a cons�derable expense. Mr. Flora stated there are alternatives
that could be used, but the church_s position is they don't have the funds
for curbing at this ttme.
Mr. Flora stated staff would l�ke to get screening along the per�meter of
the parking area and obtain a committment for installation of some sort of
concrete curbing.
Councilman Schneider stated the two issues �nvolved are a setback less than
20 feet for landscaping and the concrete curbing.
Mr. Bill Peterson, representing Fridley United Methodist Church, stated
they could stand a ftve foot loss in the parking lot without giving up a
row of parking. He felt a solution might be to go in five feet on the
boulevard and also put �n sane culverts.
He stated the church would str�pe the parking lot and enclose the trash
container. He stated they vaould work out the landscaping matter, but
wanted additional time on the concrete curbing.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated he would suggest a variance from 0 feet
to 6 feet as this would still give them their parking stalls and add some
space for plantings. He stated he would suggest the matter of the curbing
be left open for several years, as the church may then be in a better
fi nancial situation.
Councilwoman Moses stated the problem is that there is an ord7nance saying
concrete curbing is required and to allow the church not to have it would
be settiny a precedent. She quest�oned if the rest of the churches tn the
City havz�concrete curbs. Mr. Flora stated they are up in various staqes
and staff is trying to work with all persons in attempting to gei the
propei°tTes up to code.
Mr. Peterson stated he had no problem with the 6 foot setback requirement,
� however, they would lose parking stalls on the East side, and would come
back tn three years to review the questton on the concrete curbing.
.� � �
•r��
,�.�Slj
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1980
PAGE 3
hi0TI0N by Councilman Schneider to grant a variance to Fridley United
Methodist Church, 666 Miss�ssippi Street, to reduce the parking lot
setback from the required 20 feet to 6 feet, w�th the understanding
they will work with the administration on an acceptable landscaping
plan. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all uoi�ng
aye, Mayor Nee delcared the mot�on carried uninimously.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to instruct the administration to bring
back the quest�on of the concrete curbing in three years. Seconded by '
Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO INCREASE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCE, 6850
SIVERTS LANE. MR. AND FTRS. SIVERTS:
P�r. Flora, Publ�c Works Director, stated this is a request for a variance
to increase the height of a fence from 4 feet to 6 feet to allow for
additional privacy.
Mr. Flora stated the Siverts �nitially wanted to construct the fence along
the curb, hovrever, the Appeals Commission recommended the fence be back 10
feet from the curb line. He stated, if th�s is done, staff has no ob�ection
to the fence being six feet h�gh.
CounciLnan Schneider stated the only way he could see where the view for
the Anderson's property would be blocked was �f the fence was running
perpendicular to Siverts.
No persons in the aud�ence spoke regarding this variance request.
MOTION 6y Councilman Schneider to concur with the recommendation of the
Appeals Commission and grant the variance to increase the maximum height
of a fence, within the limits of front yards, from 4 feet to 6 feet, with
the stipulatron that the fence be 10 feet back from the edge of the black- ,
top. Seconded by CouncilvJOman Moses. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the mot�on carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO ALLOW BLACKTOP IN LQADING AREA AT REAR OF
EXISTIPJG BUILDING TO BE 0 FEET, 7151 CDPTIERCE CIRCLE EAST, GERALD
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated this is a request for a variance
to allow the blacktop in the loading area at the rear of an exist�ng build-
ing to be D feet instead of the required 5 feet, at 7151 Commerce Circle
East. He stated th�s area would be easier to maintain and keep clean without
curbing.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated, in this case, the purpose of the require-
ment of curbing is to protect the building from unnecessary maintenance due
to veh7cles hitting it. He stated most of the area would not be used for
parking and the intent of the ordinance would not make sense, since most of
the area is used for loading docks.
MOTION by Counci7woman Moses to concur vn th the recommendation oflthe Appeals
Commission and grant the variance to allow the blacktop in the loadtng area
in the rear of an existing build�ng to be 0 feet �nstead of the required 5
feet, with the stipulation that protective posts be placed around the gas
meters and power transformers. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a
��oice v�te, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carried unanimously. '
MOTION by Counc�lman Fitzpatrick to receive the minutes of the Planning
Commission Meeting of Septem6er 10, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Schneider.
Upon a voice wote, all vot�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unammously.
CONSIDERATION OF AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEM6ER 31, 1980:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize the City Manager to sign an
agreement with George M. Hansen Company for the 1980 audit. Seconded by
Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously
��[� I
�J
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1980
PAGE 9
RMING ASSESSMENT FOR 1980 WATER
MOTION by Counctlwoman Moses to table thts ttem to the next regular meeting,
pending a report on the property at 7100 Riverview Terrace, Lot 3, Block 1,
Marion's Terrace Addition. Seconded by Counctlman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice
vote, all vottng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motton carried unanimously.
100-1980 CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE TREATMENT AND
c lnon .
MOTION by C,ouncilwoman Moses to adopt Resolution No. 100-1980. Seconded by
Counc�lman Schnetder. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Mayar Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 101-1980 CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO MINNES
STATUTES, SECTION 474.01, SUBDIVISION 7B, REGARDING PROPOSED $925,000
Mr. George Halvorson, President of First Corporate Servtces, Inc., appeared
before the Council on behalf of Mr. Paschke to request a public heartng be
held �n regard to the issuance of �ndustrial revenue bonds to finance con-
struction of an office building at 73rd and U m versity. He stated, with
constructton of this building, it would mean approximately 100 new ,7ob
openings. He stated they already have pre-leases for about 25% of the
building and would be at full capacity by the t�me the building �s fi m shed.
Councilman Schneider questioned the len9th of the leases. Mr. Paschke
stated they were three to five years.
Mr. Halvorson stated the bonds would be for a 12 year period, with a maximum
of 20 years.
� Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, asked what type of financing they would obtain.
Mr. Halvorson stated these bonds would be privately placed with a financial
institution,
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the basic question at this time is whether
the Council feels they wish to make available the vehicle of industrial revenue
bonds for a commercial venture. He stated, in the past, the practice has been
to use th�s type bond for tndustrial development, as expansion of an existing
6usiness or a new venture. He polnted out this would be an entirely d�fferent
situation where the building is being constructed and su6-leased to other
tenants.
Mr. Halvorson stated he didn't see the difference between an tndustrial building
or an office building. He stated it is new employment to the community and is
not a commercial venture in the sense of a lumber yard or restaurant He felt
it is a situatton that falls wtthin the State statutes and, hopefully, the Council
will give it consideration.
Mr. Qureshi stated he was merely raising the question if this was an area where
the Council wishes to provide this means of financ�ng.
MOTION 6y Counc�lman Barnette to set a public hearin9 for Oc*.ober 2�, 198�,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 474.01, Subdivision 7B, regarding
proposed $925,000 industrial development revenue pro�ect of Gerald Paschke
Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. U�on a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
� IJee declared the motion carried unanimously.
�� r
_ t, .v
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 PAGE 10
RECEIVING BIDS AND AWNRDIfVG CONTRACT FOR NURSERY STOCK (BIDS OPENED
SEPTEMBER 4, 1980):
Mr. Flora, Publ�c Works Director, stated bids were opened on September 4, 198D
for nursery stock and the low bidder on Items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 was
Noble Nursery, Bachman's was the low bidder on Items 3 and 11; and Minnesota
Valley Wholesale was the low bidder on Items 9, 12 and 13.
It was recommended these low bids be accepted, and contracts awarded.
Mr. Herr�ck, C�ty Attorney, as long as the bidders understand they may get �
the b�d for one species, but not necessarily the other, dependtng if they
were the low bidder, he doesn't have a problem with award�ng the contract
to the three dtfferent b�dders.
MOTIOiY by Counc�lwoman Moses to receive the bids for nursery stock and award
the contract to the low bidder Noble Nursery on Items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and
10 in the amount of $9,825.00; award the contract for Items 3 and 11 to Bachman's,
the low bidder, in the amount of $1,049.75; and award the contract for Items 9,
12 and 13 to the low bidder, Minnesota Valley Wholesale, in�the amount of $1,128.75.
MN VALLEY
EACHh1APJS iJHOLESALt, INC. NOBLc NURSL-RY, INC,.
Stze Uni�t Price Size Unit Price Size Unit Price
5i Transamerica 5i U m ted Fire 5% The American Druggists'
Insurance Co. and Casualty
1. 25 3-4' a&6
Blue Spr��ace 3' Q&B
2. 50 4-5' B&B
Norway Pine 4' B&B
3. 25 3-4' d&B
Austr�an Pine 3' B&B
4. 25 4-�' B&B
Scotch P�ne 4' B&B
5. 25 4-5' B&B Black
Hills Spruce 4' B&B
6. 25 i-Q/� _2��
Norway P1aple,
42. 75 3 z B&B
5£3.50 4' B&B
33J5 3� B&��
58.50 4' B&B
47.�5 4' 6&B
49.75 3-4' B&B
48.75 4-5' B&B
40.00
�1 11
45.75 3-4' B&B 40.00
48.75 4-5' B&B 40.00
59.50 4-5' B&B 40.00
bare root 1-3/4" BR 45.00 1-3/4" BR 34.50 1-3/4 - 2" 33.00
7. 50 1z - 1-3/4"
Schwedler Maple, 1'z" BR
bare root
8. 25 1z" B&B
Sparkler Crab 1z" B&B
9. 250 18°�24"
BR Cotoneaster 24" BR
10 50 18"-24" BR
Golden "Jmebark 36" BR
Dwarf �dinebarCc aiter. 24" BR
11. 100 18"-24" BR
Clavey's Owarf
lioneysuckle 18" BR
12. 25 18"_�4" BR
Zabel Honeysucl<le 24" BR
13. 150 18"_24" BR
Anthony WaLerer
Spirea 15" BR
54J5 1 z" BR
77.25 lz" B&B
2 O6 18" BR
3.93 18" BR
1.°7
2.06 18" BR
2.25 18" BR
4 50 18" BR
37 00 12 - 1-3/4 27.00
65.00 lz" Q&B 60.00
1.95 18-24" BR 3.00
3.50 18-24" uR 3.OD
2.49 18-24" BR 3.00
1.95 18-24" BR 4.00
3 95 18-24" BR
TOTAL L'NIT PRICE $4�7.42 �y407..84
TGTAL COST $14,998J5 $13,421 50
4.00
$337.00
$11,575.00
,
J
REGULAR MEETIPIG OF SEPTEMBER 22, 1980
PAGE ll
MN VALLEY
BACHMAN'S WHOLESALE, INC. NOBLE NURSERY, INC.
Unit Pr�ce Total U m t Price Total Unit Price Total
l. 25 3-4' B&B Blue
Spruce 40 00 1,OOD.OD
2. 50 4-5' B&B Norway
Pine 40.00 2,000.00
� 3. 25 3-4' 6&Q
Au:, cri an P� ne 33 J5 843. 75
4. 25 4-5' B&B
Scotch Pine 4D.00 1,000.00
5. 25 4-5' 6&B Black
Hills Spruce 40.00 1,000.00
6. 25 1-3/4 - 2"
Plorway Maple,
bare root 33.00 825.00
7. 5fl 1 z- 1-3/4"
Schwedler Maple
bare root 27.00 1,350.D0
8. 75 1 z" B�B
Sparkler Crab 60.00 1,500.00
9. 250 12-18" potted
Cotoneaster 1.95 nR7.50
10. 50 11" potted
Golden Ntnebark
�uwarf 3.00 150.00
11. 100 8" patted
Clavey's Dwarf
Honeysuckle
12. 25 11" potted
Zabel Honneysucl2d�e
13. 150 11" potted
Anthony Waterer
Spi rea
�
L_ _
2.D6 206.00
1.95 48.75
3.95 592 50
TOTAL COST $1,049.75 $1,128.75 $9,825.00
No warranty -
add 20% for warranty
Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS: CITY EMPLOYEES:
MOTION by Counctlman Schneider to concur with the following appoinzments:
NAME POSITION SALARY EFFECTIVE DATE REPLACES
Deborah 0'Bert Office Assistant $780 Sept. 22, 1980 Kathryn
5800 E. River Rd. Police Department per Schoenberger
Fridley, MN 55432 month
Dean R. Powers Management Hnalyst $18,670 Sept. 12, 1980 Bruce Eagle
5340 Nokomis Ave.S. CityiM�nagement Year
Minneapolis, 55417
)�_:;
,�