09/12/1983 - 00012474mraF MTNrnrF•S OF '�' �1r,AR TNr OF '�E LEY CITY 7NC'IL OF _�.�'
��vr�n�BER � 2 l 983
Zhe Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Councii was called to order at 7:30
p.m. by Mayox Nee.
p •L.�E OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledqe of Allegiance to the
Flag.
ROLL CAIL:
� MEMBERS PRESEPTi': Mayor Nee, Councilman Barnette, Councilman
Schneider, Counciln�an Hamermk and Councilm�n
Fitzpatrick
h7II�1BER5 ABSIIVT: None
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Mayor Nee stated he has xssued a proclamation which proclaims September 23,
1483 as Hunan Services Network Day in thE City, He urged a11 citi�ens
wncerned with the quality of human services available to the residents of
the City to 7oin with the Anoka County Human Services Dletwork in this
observance by taking an active �rt in networking activities sponsored by
this organization,
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MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the minutes as presented,
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, hlayor
Dlee declared the motion carried unanimously.
� ADOPTION OF AGEDIDA:
Mayor P7ee requested the communlcation frori Darlynn Ronn regarding the use
of black—fly—ash/salt mixture be moved to the Opet� b'crum section of the
agenda.
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MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to adopt the agenda with the above change.
Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayar
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously,
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Mr. Robert Chrisman, representing Wooc3crest Baptist Church and Academy,
appeared before the Council regarding a donation for use in the City's park
program.
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Mr. Chrisman stated Fridley has the finest facilities available in
com�rison wzth other communities, and they appreciated the use of these
facilities. A donation of $200 was presented to the City to show their
agpreciation.
On behalf of the City and Council, Mayor Nee thanked them for their
contribution to the p�rk program.
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Mr. Pale Hadtrath, representing the City's insurance carrier, stated he had �
the hanor of recently presenting the City with a dividend check due to
their safety program.
Mr. Hadtrath then introduced Ms. Joanne Laney, representing the Home
Insurance Company who presented a certificate of inerit for accident
prevention. She stated Fndley should be proud of this award as only 10�
of their policy holders qualify to receive such an award,
Mayor Nee accepted the award on behalf of the City and thanked Ms. Laney
for presentation of the certificate of inerit for accident prevention.
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Ms. Ronn appearec3 before the Council regarding the City's use of black
fly-ash on the City's streets in the winter. She stated she was concerned
not only with the aestYaetics, but also the types of chemicals found in this
fly-ash which may exceed health standards.
She stated the black fly-ash runs into Rice Creek and the Mississippi River
and felt water samples should be taken in these areas.
Mayor Nee statec7 the material Ms. Ronn submitted was very interesting,
however, there was some contradictian on what she had presented and what
they have been told. He felt he would like a more complete report on the �
facts,
Mr. Burch, Public Works Department, stated there are many advantages in
using bl�ck slag because it stays in place longer and tends to melt the
snow faster.
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated Ms. Ronn made the Faint the City is usinq a
different matenal than what the County uses and that the City's material
contains a higher portion of salt than what the County uses,
Ms. Ronn stated some commuriities have become so erroirormientally minded they
refrain irom using any salt at all on their streets. She felt the City
should go back to the natural state and only use sand on the streets.
The staff is to check the information further which Ms. Ronn submitted and
provide Council with a more complete report regarding the facts on the use
of black fly-ash on the City's streets.
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COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTES7BER 12. 1983 P�i ��
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Mr. Ken Moxness appeared before the Council regarding recreational
facilities in the area of the Rice Creek neighborhood. Mr. Moxness stated
there are a large ntmiber of school age children in this area of the Timber
Ridge condominiwns and the Townho�ses, as well as thase who reside betweer.
Old Central Avenue and Stinson, and also the Harris Lake area. He felt in
these areas alone, there are probably around 400 children ranging in aye
from kindergarten to sixth grade,
� Mr. Moxness stated, with the sale of Rice Creek 3chool, the playground area
has a good chance of being destroyed or eliminated and they woulc7 lack
playground facilities in this area of the City.
Mr. Moxness stated he would suggest to the City, when they are considering
the budget, to include funds for the puxchase of Rice Creek School and
perhaps to make this a joint venture with the County. Ee felt if the
County should choose to purchase the building ar�d the City purchase the
land, where the athletic fields and rink are Iocated, the gym in the school
building could alsa be used for recreational purposes,
Councilman Schneider stated he spoke with NIr. Moxness and several other
neighbors and suggested he come to speak to the Council.
Councilman Schneider stated the City has been fortunate, over the years, to
have cooperation wzth the School Board in regard to sharing the Rice Creek
School property. He stated the key problem with the rec;uest made by P9r.
Moxness is it is very e�tpensive, and it is a significant increment over and
above the normal budgeting process. He stated the question is, if the City
wishec3 to purchase the property, haa they would come up with the funds.
Mayor Nee felt a study and report should be made by the Parks and
Recreation Department to determine what is needed to make it viable.
Mr. Curt Loschy, 1399 66th Avenue, stated the residents feel the recreation
� area on the school property is very valuable to the community and they
would like to see it remain and possibly the rest of the property develop
into residential. He stated there are a l�t of fears it will be used for
apartments or a larger density. He stated anything the Couneil couid do
would certainly be appreciated by the neighborhood.
Councilman Schneider asked when the School Board would take action on this
groperty.
Dr. Lapinski, a member of the School Board, stated they are looking ior a
realtor to promote the property, but they really haven't given it too much
thought.
Councilman Barnette spoke regarding the requirement for a�irk fee or land
dedicated for p3rk purposes in develolartents within the City.
Mr. Moxness stated he understands the School Board wishes to have the
County purchase Riverwoocl School and, if this is the case, would the County
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ob�ect to purchasing Rice Creek School instead. He felt
better arrangement, as the building would then be ad�acent
property.
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to County park
Dr. Lapinski stated khe Crtizens Advisory Committee recommended to the
School Board that they look into disposing of these pxoperties, howevez,
the County hasn't indicated they are interested in purchasing the property.
Councilman ScYuieider felt perhaps staff could do a study on the various
alternatives for the area and what would be needed in the way of acreage
for land for use as a�rk. He thought perhaps there should be an informal �
dascussion with the School Board on possibilities of purchasing the land,
without purchasing the building.
Councilman Schneider stated he felt Mr. Moxness wanted the City to take a
very active role in defining alternatives and in gEnerating a li:t of
options.
Nlr. Qureshi, City Planaqer, stated it is difficult to come up with options,
when the Schaol Board doesn't know what they want to do with the property.
Pe stated he can see what is needed, but it has to integrate with the other
use of the property. He stated, if Council wants a report on the minimum
amount of sp�ce neec7ed to accommodate the recreational facilities, this
coulc7 be done.
Councilman Hamernik stated thzs is an area somewhat void of recreational
property and he would like to see what staff feels would be a viable piece
of �rk property at that location.
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated he believed the City should do what it can to
preserve part of the property for park purposes, unless they can duplicate
something sinilar elsewhere in the neighborhaod.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to direct staf£ to prepare a report
covering: (1) their estimate of the minimum facilities required for
recreation in the area of Rice Creek School, Timber Ridge, and Rice Creek
Taanhouses; (2) make some informal inquixies wi�h the County regarding
potential �oint funding of any future acquisitions and/or the Caunty
locating at Rice Creek School, as an alternative to the Riverwood
facilities they are now using. Seconded by Councilman Fitz�trick. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unammously.
MILL LEVY - SCHOOL BOARD:
Councilman Barnette urged all District No. 14 residents to search their
hearts and preserve one of the finest school districts in the State of
Minnesota by casting an affirmative vote for the school referendiun,
Dr. Lapinski af the School Board stated they have financial problems in
District No, 14 and, in 1984-85, the School District will be broke unless
they have either a new source of revenue or cut studies and programs.
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He stated residents of the District will vote on a 6.5 mill referendum, but
it will have the effect of 3 mills on the taxes, because they will r.ot levy
the 3.5 mills on the debt redemption. He stated this would only be for a
five year period and, hopefully, sanethirig will change by the end of this
time. He stated the School Board has cut over a million dollars our of the
budget and, if this referendum doesn't p�ss, it will have z dra-natic impact
on the school system.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to waive the reaaing of the public hearing
notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee cieclared the motion carried
unanimously and the public hearing opened at 8:20 p.m.
Mr. Burch, Public Works Department, stated this vacation is requested to
allow the expansion of a clinic at 500 Osborne Road. He stated, in
con�unction with this vacation, the petitioner as requested to provide an
easement around the building and pay for any expense of relocating the
utilities.
Mr. Burch stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
vacation providing a new easement is obtained for drainage and utilities.
Mr. McKee, the contractor for the addition to the clinic, stated there are
no public utilities in the easement naa, but only private ones. He stated
they have found there isn't a telephone company cable, however, there is an
old abandoned water line and sanitary sewer line which serves only the
clinic facility and this would be reroutea around the building. He stated
there would be no expense whatsoever to the City and there will be private
lines to serve the clinic.
� No other persons in the audience spoke reaardig this proposed vacation.
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pdee declared
the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed at 8:27 p.m,
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MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading of the public hearing
notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously and the public hearing opened at 8:27 p.m.
i4r. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the total budget proposed for 1984 is
$7,357,113 which is a 3.790 increase over 1983 buclget.
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Mr. Qureshi stated the total amount for revenue sharing is $187,000 and
includes proposed expenditures in the areas of City Management, Police,
Fire, Park, Recreation and Naturallst Fesource Departrnents.
Mr. �ureshi stated there are no new programs proposed, and it is a balanced
budget as required by the City Charter.
No persons in the audience spoke reqarding the proposed 1984 budget.
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilman Hamernik, Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayor Nee declared �
the motion carric�u unammausly and the public hearing closed at 8:30 p.m.
3. PUBLIC HF�RING ON A PROPOSID PRQ7ECT AAID THE ISSUANCE OF APPROXIMATELY
54.300.000 IN�NJSTRTAr, DEVEIAPMFNT_ REVENpE BOI�IDS - FRA� SHEER ���TES:
MOTION by Couttcilman Fitz�trick to waive the reading of the public hearing
notice and open the public hearing, Seconded by Councilman Schneider.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carriec�
unammously and the public hearing opened at 8:31 p.m.
Mr. �ureshi, City Manaqer, stated this proposed facility, to be financed
through industrial development revenue bonds, is located south of 77th
Avenue and east of the railroad tracks and encwnpasses about seven acres.
He submitted drawings of the proposed building to be constructed.
Mr. Langer, Langer Construction Company, stated he was the contractor for
the pro�ect and representatives of Johnson Printing Company were present to
answer any questions.
Stuart A. T�leitzman of Johnson Printing stated their company has been
located in Minneapolis since 1950 and in looking for an area to expand, a
site was selected in Fridley due to the cooperation they received from
staff.
He stated they currently emplay &5 people and, with the expansion, it would �
be over 100 em��loyees.
He stated Johnson Printing is a full service commercial printing company
and they also manufacture p3ckaging.
He stated they hoped to beyin construction next month and start operations
by next spring.
Mr. Jim Casserly, O'Connor and Hannan, stated they are in the prccess of
concluding f�nal negotiations with First National Bank of St. Paul and some
form c�f credit guarantee would be provided by the bank. He stated he
ass�nnes the bonds will be publicly sold, but didn't know exactly what form
it would take as this is still being negotiated.
Mr. Dick Harris, 6200 Riverview Terrace, asked if the entire parcel was
being purchased. Mr. Qureshi stated the property is being split by the
aaner and only seven acres will be purchased for this facility.
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Mr. Harris asked how the additional traffic would be handlec3 as the
intersection at Osborne Road and Main Street gets very busy.
Mr. Harris was advised that the first shift at this facility would begin at
7:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. and the second shift would be over at 11:00
p.m., therefore, they didn't feel there would be a problem with the normal
rush hour traffic.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the City has made a formal request for
upgrading Osborne Road between Commerce Lane and East River Road.
� Nlr, Inman, City Clerk, stated the estimated value of the builcling,
including contents, is about $4,000,000. Mr. Casserly stated the value
sub�ect to taxes would be about $2,500,000.
No other persons in the audience spoke reyarding the issuance of industrial
revenue bonds.
NIOTION by Councilman Hamernik to close the public hearing, Seconded by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously and the publ�.c hearing closed at
8:40 p.m.
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Nl�TION by Councilnrzn Fitz�trick to table this item to the next meeting.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Nfayor
Nee declared the motion carried unammously,
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� MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to waive the second reading of Ordinance No.
782 and adopt it upon second reading and order publication. Seconded by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously,
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MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the second reading af Ordinance
No. 783 and adopt it on the second reading and order publication. Seconded
by Councilman Schneider. IIpon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declarecl the motion carried unanimously.
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MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the second reading af Ordinance No.
784 and adopt it on the second reading and order publication. Seconded by
Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee decl�red
the motion carried unanimously.
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MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the second reading of Ordinance No.
785 and adopt it on the second reading and order publication. Seconded by
Councilman Han�ernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unammously.
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9. CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBI,E CITY ACTION REGARDING HAZARDOUS WASTE SITING �
IN FRIDLEY:
Mayor Hee stated the Council requested staff to respond to what actions the
City miqht take regarding the hazardoas waste siting for Fridley.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated what staff has proposed is tc (1) look
lnto the City's zoning regulations for ad7ustments in order to control such
a development in the community; (2) work to get as much exposure and
publicity and support from other communities and their representatives who
use Minneapolis water; and (3) check into the possibility of getting cost
estimates from law firms competent in this field in case the City wishes to
proceed with a legal action.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated if a hazardous waste site was proposed in
Fridley, it would require approval by the Pollution Control Agency, after
an environmental impact statement, and appropriate testimony from the
community would be heard.
There was � question frrnn a person in the audience if any of the actions
outlined by the City Manager had been taken or if they are only proposed.
She stated she felt tttere wasn't enough publicity given to this issue and
the residents weren't fully informed, and requested a firm stand by the
Council to take action this evemng.
Mr. Qureshi, Crty Manac�er, stated this issue has been in the City's �
newsletter, as well as radio, T.V, and the local and Minneapolis
newspapers,
Councilman Schneider stated this is the first regular Council meeting since
the Waste Management Board's decision, He stated at the Council's
conference meeting, the staff was asked to check into law firms competent
in this field, as no one wants a waste site in the City. He stated they
are trying to come up with a plan and proposal that makes some sense, and
agreed action should be taker. at this meeting.
Councilman Schneider stated he felt the citizens were informed, as this
issue has been in the newsletters, newsp3pers, as well as on television.
A gentleman in the audience stated he fe]t this issue had been downplayed
and the citizens are looking for some leadership from the Council to prove
the negligence of the people who are proposing such a site for Fridley.
He felt this issue should be addressed immediately and a stand taken to
protect everyone°s health.
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Another person in the audience uxged the Council to do their best tc keep a
waste site from going into the City.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated there are probably three things the
Council should consider. He stated, in order to commece legal �ction, this
has to be cbne within 30 days fixm when off-icizl notice was received. He
suggested it be started by serving a summons and complaint which would
involve some depositions and researching files and records,
He stated the cost estimate would certainly be in the upper limxts, but
didn't feel that amount of money woulcl have to be committeci to start
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Mr. Herrick statec7 the designat,ion of this site means, in a sense, some af
the local control has been pre�npted. He stated he believed the staff's
suggestion to tighten up all zomng is spmething that should be done, but
Y�ecause of the nature of the State law, the City no longer has complete
control over a veto of such a facility.
Mz. Herrick stated it would se�n to him one cextaln way to prevent this
facility from locating in Fridley would be to actively attempt to find land
users that would use up the vacant s�ce before a proposal is received for
such a facility. He felt it should also be made known t� any private
concern who wants to construct such a facility in Fridley that they are not
welcome and the City would take any means within their authority to see
that a permit is not issued.
Mr. Herrick stated the City could also challenge the environmental impaat
statement and if this goes to court, it certainly woulc7 be time-consuming
for anyone who wanted to construct such a facility,
Councilttan Hamermk asked what would be the est�mate on the niunber of hours
involved to determine whether we have a 50/50 chance of being successful in
a court case.
� Mr. Herrick stated it is difficult to give an hourly figure, as research
would have to be done and records inspected. He estimated possibly 100
hours of work should come close to knowing if you have a resonable case or
not.
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Mr. Herrick felt the legal action is �ust one of the ways they can proceed
and other avenues should be explored outsiae the courtrocm.
Mayor Nee stated he thinks the Council, as well as all residents of
Fridley, share the outrage on what they perceive to be an unreasonable
procedure by the Waste Managenent Board.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize and direct the staff to hire a
legal firm to initiate action against the A�aste [�lanagement Board's decision
in selecting Fridley is a hazardous waste site and to be sure this fil�ng
takes place prior to the deadline. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
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A qentleman from the audience questioned how soon something may be built on
this site in Fridley.
Mr. Herrick stated a request would have to come from same private firm who
wants to develop this as a hazardous waste site. He stated there are a
n�nnber of sites designated throughout the metropolitan area; however,
hazardous waste facilities wouldn°t be built on all the sites. Mr.
Herrick stated the Pollution Control Agency does not get involved until
such time as there is a proposal to construct such a facility on one of the
desicynated sites, He stated, at that ti�, there will be an environmental
un�.�ct statenent which is an indepth study of the site and recommendations ,
if the site was compatible, the safeguards required, etc. He stated the
Pallution Control Agency would have to approve any operating permits.
Councilman Barnette stated the site designated by the Waste Management
Board is a logical site for other industry and if development can be
enceuraged, there is the possibility the City may not have to worry about a
waste facility constructec3 at this location.
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Mr. Mark Burch, Public Works Department, stated this is a request for a
special use permit to enable United Stores to set up an outside tent area
for display of inerchandise about three times a year. He stated they
presently have some outdoor display of their tents and the request is to
put up a tent for sFecial sales severaZ times during the year. He stated
the special use permit is for outdoor sales.
Mr. Burch stated the Planning Commission recommended approvai of this
request to allow retail sales in the outdoors with the following
stipulations: (1) the special use permit continue on an ongoing basis with
yearly staff review; (2) the erection of the large tent be limited to a
totai of 16 days per year; and {3) to allow the display of camping gear and '
tents outside to be set up and taken dowr� during store hours.
Mr. Qureshr, City Manager, suggested if the special use permit is approvecl,
the staff should review it every year and the Council should review it
after three years.
MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to concur with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and grant special use permit, SP #83-06 to United
Stores to allaa the use of a tent for 16 days per year for outside display
of camping gear and tents which would be taken down during the hours the
store is closed. Further, the special use permit be or. an ongoing basis
with a yearly staff review and reviewed by the Council in three years.
Seconded by Councilman Fitz�trick, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unammously.
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Mr. Burch, Public Works Department, stated the Standard Oil Station would
like to install a car washing facility and has agreed to the following
stipulations recom�nded by the Planrunq Commission: (li petitioner work
with the City staff on landscaping plans; and (2) a 15 foot sanitary 5ewer
easement be retained on the south side of the progerty.
� MOTION by Councilman Schneider to concur with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and grant special use permit, SP #83-07. Seconded by
Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carned unanimously.
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MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to concur with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and grant special use permit, SP #83-08 to allow
eupansion of a clinic at 500 Osborne Road N.E, Seconded by Councilman
Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carriec3 unanimously.
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Mr. Kenneth Ingram, the petitioner, appeared before the Council regarding
the request to increase the size of a free standing sign for the service
station at 7600 University Avenue.
Mr, Ingram stated their present sign is 75 square feet and they woula like
� to relocate it on Osborne Road and put a new sign of 108 sqaure feet on
University Avenue. He stated they are allowed two signs as they are
located on a cornet lot,
Mr. Ingram stated the Appeals Commission stipulated they work with the
staff on additional landscaping which he estimated woulcl be around $5,000.
Councilman Fitzpatrick asked if it was a fact that because it is a corner
lot, they are allaaed two signs. Mr. Burch stated they have frontage un
two sides that is why two signs would be allaaed.
Mr. Ingram stated the existing sign is under 75 square feet, Councilman
Hamernik asked if that includes the pricing or identification only. Mr.
Ingram stated that is the total sign.
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated what bothers him if it is a fact they can
have two signs, because they are a corner business, every service station
in the City is on a corner and they may have many requests fcr additional
signs.
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Councilman Barnette stated he is all for keeping business in Fridley and
doesn't have any ob�ection to it himself, but it seems they are making an
awful issue out of signs for businesses that serve the residents of
Fridley.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, suggested the item be tabled for f urther
information. Mr. Ingram was advised it would come before the Council at
their next meeting.
N�TION by Councilman Hamernik to table this item to the next meeting.
Secorn�ed by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voie:e vote, atl voting aye, Mayor
Dlee declared the motion carned unanimously. �
10 D2. UARTANCES TO RIDUCE FRONT YARD SETBACK. SIDE YARD SEIBAQt AI�ID
PARKING 7AT SETBl1CK 7U ��rl P,IJ ADDITION Tt3 5277 CENPRAr. AVENOE
N.E. BY RIQ�IIRD J. POIdC, JR. (GRODDID ROUbID1 :
Mr. Burch, Public Works Department, stated the Ground Round P.estaurant
would like to construct an addition on the corner of their building. He
stated however, they have a problem with the setback requirements and most
of these problems occured as a result of right-of-way taken for Highway 65.
Mr. Burch stated the Agpeals Commission has recommended approval of the
variances with the stipulation the petitioner work on the landscaping, as
well as making some imgrovements in the parking area and providing
accessibility for the handicapped,
Mr. Polk, representing Ground Round, stated they are willing to do anything
requested by the City m order ta enhance the property. He stated they
would put zn additional handicap entrance areas and ramps, as well as
additional landscaping.
MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to concur with the recommendation of the
Appeals Convnission and grant the variances to reduce the required front
yard sethack from 80 to 75 feet; to reduce the required side yard setback
from SO to 60 feet; and to rec�uce the �arking 1ot setback from 2Q to 5 feet �
wrth the following sti�ulation: the petitioner work with staff on
landsczping; upgrading the parking lot striping; and adding handicapped
entrance areas and ramps. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to receive the minutes of the Planning
Commission Meeting of August 24, 1983. Seconded by Councilman Fitzp�trick.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayox Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
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MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to receive the minutes of the Cable
Televisian Conunission Meeting of August 11, 1983. Seconded 6y Councilman
Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carriec] unanimously.
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MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to adopt Resolution No. 75-1983. Seconded by
Gouncilman Barnette, Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
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Counciiman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion catried unanimously.
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Mr. Inman, City Clerk, stated this zeolution is in con7unction with the
public hearing held regarding modification of the HRA development districts
fran three separate clistricts into one, referreC to as a Pro�ect Area. He
stated, by cambining these districts, it allaws more flexibility in tern�s
of actions within those districts. He st�ted this resolution doesn't move
any funds or add to the tax incr�nent at this time.
Mr. Jun Casserly, O'Connor and Hannan, stated, at this time, this is a
procedural and plamm�g device.
Councilman Hamernik questioned if tax incr�nent from a gi�en district could
be used in another district for land write-downs, etc.
Mr. Casserly stated ta�c increment in any district can be used anywhere in
, the Project Atea which �ncludes all the existin� tax increme�t areas being
combined into one Pro7ect Area.
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Councilman Schneider stated he thought he heard a diiferent answex last
time this was discussed and was told it was difficult to move funds.
Nir, �ureshi, City Manager, stated any moving of funds would reauire the
Council's approval. If the Council chooses to move funds, they have the
authority. He stated the basic purpose is to develop a holding mechanism
to have one base to provide a reserve system that, hopefully, can help all
the districts,
Councilman Schneider asked if there are protectior,s built in so the tax
increment isn't shifted from one district to another within the Pro�ect
Area.
Mr. Casserly stated the truth is it is all City money and when general
obligation bonds are issuea, the City is responsible in some fashion. He
felt, if a future Council doesn't have the ir�sight to put into reserve to
pay the bonds, there is nothing that can be done.
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Councilman Schneider stated a situation can be created where a tax
increment district cannot develop furkher because of increment taken for
somethin9 else.
Mr. Casserly stated, if the City approaches development just on a piece-by-
piece analysis, some wall work out and others will not work. The effort is
to tty, when possible, to coordinate it. There is nothing in the
resolution that suggests any fund transfers, except it pxovides the ability
for the Council to do so.
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated it seems what Councilm�ui Schneider describes
is soraething the Council would have to choose to do.
Councilman Schneider felt there wasn't a good checks and balance system, as
a lot of what they do in regard to tax increment financing and
redevelopment comes from the recommendation of staff and other groups, and
they are Ehe same persons who advise the Housing & Redevelognent Authority.
He stated he is not suggesting any u�roprieties, but if different persons
and bodies were reviewing recommendations, sanething that is wrong probably
would be caught,
Mr. Inman, City Clerk, stated there are many persons watching over tkte
City's procedures such as Moody's, the bond counsel, and auditors so he
felt there was a system of checks and balances,
Mr. Inman stated if you are going to have a reserve, there is no way to
build one up under three se�arate districts.
Councilman Schneider stated he would feel more comfortable if there was
some check and balance system between the HRA and Council and, if the I3RA
had some policy set down on who wuuld receive funds,
Mr, Qureshi, City Manager, stated if the HRA wishes to use this tool, they
cannot do it without the Council's approval.
Mr. Casserly stated the undenariters are extremely conservative and, as 1
soon as the City is in a position to get some kind of rating for the fund,
the rating agencies will be involved. He stated his experience is the
process is so slow anci underwriting requirements become so difficult, the
dynamics that take place is how to loosen them in order to get more
�rojects approved.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No, 77-1983. Seconded
by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Nayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
This item will be discussed further at the Council's conference meeting.
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by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voYCe vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
decl�zred the motion carried unanimously.
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Councilman Barnette asked how property w�u1G be yiven taack ta the praperty
owners if they don't want it. Mr. Qure�hi, City Manager, stated, in ome
cases, they may not be successful in returnir.g the property back to the
property owner. He felt, however, there should be a policy regarding the
turnback of property to the owners.
NK)TION by Councilman Barnette to taUle this item. Seconded by Councilman
Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor P]ee declared the
motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 79-19$3 DIRgCrI_� PRFPARAmTON OF ASSESSNL�' ROL FOR
1983 SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to adopt Resolutzon No. 79-1983. Secondea by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Nayor Nee
declared the motion carried unammously.
R�OL?�TIQN I�. 80-1 Q83 DIREGTING PCBL7�pmI0N QF HFARING QN PROP�?SID
A5SESSMENf ROLL FOR THE 1983 SERVICE CONNECTIONS:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. &0-1�83. Seconded
by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION N0. 81-1983 DIRECPII3G PREPARATION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
FOR TRF�A�NNEN'T ADID REMOVAL OF TREES (1983):
MOTION by Counczlman Fitz�trick to adopt Resolution No. 81-1983. Seconded
by Councilman Schneider, Ugon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
RFSOLUTION N0. 82-1983 DIREClING PUSLICATION OF HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
ASSFSSMETdT ftOIS, E'OR THE TRF'11TMENT AI�ID RFb'iOVAL OF TREFS (1983) :
N10TION by Councilman Hamernik to adopt Resclution No. 82-1983. Seconde�' by
Councilman ScYmeider. Bpon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor l�ee
declared the motion carried unammously.
RESOLUTION N0. 83-1983 T6 ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR 1983 CIVIC CENTER
SPRINKLER SYSTEM PROJECT - I,OWER LEVEL�/FIRE STATION:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. II3-1983. Seconded
by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
22. RECEIVING BIDS ADID AWARDING ODNPRACT FOR F'OUR-WHEEL Ti2AC`iOR LOADER (BIAS
OPENED 9/8/831:
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to receive the bic3s for a faur-wheel tractor
Loader.
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Vendor Zeigler Inc,
5� Bid
Fidelity
Make Caterpillar
Model 930
Optional $24,207.Q0
EcNip.
$ $86,535.Q0
Less Trade $9,000.000
Scheduled $2,485.35
Maintenance
Maint. �cpense $4,500.00
Guaranteed $52,500.00
Repurchase
5-Year Cost $32,020.35
Delivery 60 - 75 Days
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Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carned unanimously.
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MOTION by Councilman FitzF.atrick to re�ect all bids received August 17,
1983 for a one-ton d�nnp truck. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
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MOTION by Councilman Schneider to concur with the following appointrnents by
the City Manager:
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Michelle Hill
690 Osborne Rd,
Apt. #309
Fridley, MN 55432
Vicki Johnson
li3Z Buchannan St.
Mpls., MN 55413
POSITION
Office Asst
Police Dept.
Office Asst.
Police Dept.
EFFECTIVE
DATE __ SALARY REPI�ACES
9/6/83 $990 Lee Ann Petschen
Month
9/11/83
$990 Kathleen Samara
Montka
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(APPOINiMENTS Q�NTINUID)
Laurie Roatch Office Asst. 9/11/83 $990
3101 Tyler St. Police Dept. Month
Mpls., MN 55418
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Barbara Hutchinson
Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye. Mayor
P1ee declared the mation carriec3 unanimously.
ESTIMATFS•
I�70'I'ION by Councilman Schneider to approve the estimates as submitted.
Herrick & Newi[�1, P.A.
6279 Univesity Avenue N.E.
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
For legal services rendered as City
Attorney for the month of
Smith, Juster, Feikema, Malmon & Haskvitz
1250 Builders Exchange Building
Minneapolis, MN 55402
For legal services rendexed as $n,250.00
City Prosecutor for the months $4,712.50
of June & July
Park Construction Company
7900 Beech Street N.E.
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
FINAL FSTIMATE
b?oore Lake Restoration Pro�ect #137 iBASFU)
Monnette Construction Comg�ny, Inc.
2050 White Bear Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55109
Estimate #5
Center City Plaza
$ 1,677.15
$ 8,962.50
$17,934.51
$68,262.85
Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all wting aye, Mayar
blee declared tiie motion carried unanimously.
26. CLAIMS:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to authorize payment af Claims No. 224520
through 253565. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
27. LICE2ISES:
MOTTON by Councilman Barnette to approve the licenses as submitted and as
on Eile in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Schneicler.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor D1ee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
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This item was discussed under the "Open Forum - Visitors" section of the
agenda.
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MOTION by Councilman Barnette to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilman Sahnei2+er. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously and the and the Regular Meeting of
the Fridley City Council of September 12, 1983 adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
Respectfully submttted,
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Carole Haddad
Secretary to the City Council
Approveci: September 26, 1983
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