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THE MINIITES OF THE REGULAR_MEETING� TH _FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF
JUNE 18. 1984
The Regular 4leeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order by Mayor
�fee at q:43 P.rn.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee 1ed the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag,
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nee, Counoilman Barnette, Couneilman Schneider �
Councilman Hamernik and Councilman Fitzpatrick
h1EPIBPFS ABSENT: D�one
kPPRDVl�L OF MTNUTES:
BOARD OF REVLEW MEETINGy_STUNE 4_1984:
P?GTTON by Councilman 5ehneider to approve the minutes as presented.
Seconded by Councilman Haraermk. Upon a voiee vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee deelared the motion carried unanimously.
CITY COUP7CIL MPETING JUNE 4 19$4:
MOTION by Couricilman Barnette L-o approv� the minutes as presented. Seeonded
by Couneilman Fitzpatricic. Upon a voice vote, a11 votin$ aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motxon carried unanimously.
ADOPTION DF A -EC ,NDA:
Mayor Nee requested the following item be added to the agenda;
Consideration of a vzrsance request for test points on the cablE system.
MQTSON by Couneilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda with the above �
additxon. Secondec� by Ccuncilman Sohneider. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting
aye, Mayar P7ee declared the motion carried unammousZy.
f�PGN FORUM. VITISTQRS:
P4ayor Nee reaG a letter received from John Gargaro expressing his thanks to
the Cxty staff and Cauncil for their help and cooperation far the 4ger Days
CeleLratic�r,.
MOSION tay Coi�ncilman Schneider ta receive the letter from John Gargzro.
Seconded by Couneilman Hamernik. Lipon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee �eclared the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Nee stated the 4ger organization worked very hard and put together a
very suceessful event, and also thanked the staff for their support in this
eveut.
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PUSLIC HEARINGS:
PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT FOH STREET SNtFR0VEP4ENT PP,QJLCT ST. 19Fi4_1:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive tf�e re�ding of the Iaudlic hear�,n6
notice and open the public hearing . Sec�nded bY Cuu c1�nan H ernik. U
a voice vote, all voting aye, f4ayor Nae de�larec� �he Qo�°aon earr��'u�
unanimously.
� and the public hearing opened at 7:48 p.s�i.
Mr. Inman, City Clerk, stated a memo was sent Lo the C,ty Maria�er regas°ding
notification to the residents and he woulc], S.herefur�e, r?conunend tl-,e hearir_�
be kept open until the July 2 Council �eeciizb.
Mr. Inman stated the assessmEnts cover streei. snipruvement pro,7ects ST i�)83-�
and ST 1983-2• He stated ST 19g3-2 ls far a_P�e iraprc�,remen� oi 5tY� Streei for
a total eost of $138.11$.03 whieh is a sEate-aicl sY.reet and Scate Ai�t Funds
were used for this improvement.
Mr. Inman stated street improvement pr�,7ect ST 1';83-1 coverecl tYze 6$th
Avenue relocation at a cost of $41,521,30; t1�e Centex� Citp Plaza
constructian and landscaping at a cost oF $�31,9y2.87; and constructi�n �i
the parking lot at a cost of $150,529.53� s?� st�,ted the cast of these
improvements will be assessed to the Frlciley Aouaing and Redevelopiaent
Authority.
Mr. Inman further stated the improvement eY b6th Aven�ie was included ln this
pro,7ect and will be assessed at the front foot rate of �41.12 per fcot ancl
the side yard at a rate of $2.94 per foot.
Mr. Inman stated the office building and landscapii�g pc�rtxon of the Cerater
City work cost $62,209•60 and would be assessed �o i,he avrner oi the
building. The landseaping for the medieal eTina r oi ,;1 ,��73 erc,u�c� oe
� assessed to the owner of the medical clinic.
Mr. Inman stated, in con�unetion with the improvement of 66�Ch 1?ven4ie, Ll�e
property owner at 6581 Central Avenue natl a water tap insCalled rand is
asking that this cost 6e deferred until sueh titne as the 1ot is splxt.
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Mr. Curt Loschy, 7399 66th Avenue, questicaned �.i the propercy at,ners wou1.�
6e paying acumulated interest or: this im�rove�iert sii7ce it was completed a
year ago and would the interest be defined so xt eould be reparted for tax
purpases.
Mr. Inman stated he wouldn"t be paying acumulated ititerest because L111J
improvement wasn't assessed last year. The interESt, wouldn't show c�n Lhe
records, however, this figure ean be given to Mr, Losch� if he calls th�
City.
Mr. Curt Barsness, 6581 Central Avenue, sLaLed his �roperty really tronts or,
Central Avenue, however, he is being assessed as f'roriiin� on 66�h Au�r.Lie.
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Mr. 9ureshi, Czty Manager, explained the City's assessment policy and if the
Council decides to assess this as side yard, the affected property owners
down tY±e street rrauld have tc 6e notified.
Mayor Nee asxed if the owners to the south could be assessed since they
werer't notifled wkaen this pro�eet was proposed. Mr. Herrick, City
Attorney, stated he aidn't thinl: this could be done.
Mr. Quresl;i, City Manager, stated staff would check into this question
furthEr.
Mr. Bob Burdiek, 1316 66th Awenue, stated he would agree with mr, Barsness. �
,7os next door• neighbor, regarding the method in which he was assessed. He
stated he felt the distributxon af this assessment was not equitable in Mr.
Barsness' case.
No other persons spoke regardin� this asse�sment for the street improvement
pr��ect.
MOTION by Council�an Schneider to ecntinue the public hearing to July 2,
1984. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Nayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public
hearing opened at 8:05 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 198�-4:
MOTI�N by Councilman Hamernik to waive the reading of the public hearing
notice and open the public hearir.�. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee deelared the motion carried
uiYanimously and the public hearing opened at $:O5 P.m.
Mr. Irunan, City L'lerx, stated this improvement covers sidewalks on the south
sade of Osborne Roac3 at a Lotal cost of �13,563.01 to be assessed at the
rate of �1C1.93 Per foot.
Mr. Snman askcr� that this hearin� be continued to July 2, 1g84. �
[�16TION by Councilnan Barnette to eontinue this public hearing to July 2,
1q84. Seccnded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
3. PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET I�4PROVEMENT PROJECT ST. 198A-1 (ADDENDUI ��4)
CAPTI�L STREET:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the readin� of the public hearing
notice and oper. the publie hearing. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon
a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unaniraously and the pixblic hearing opened at 8:D6 p.m.
Mr. Flora, PuU1ic W��rks Girector, stated a petition was received from eight
of the twelve residents on Capitol Street for street improvements.
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Mr. Flora stated the estimated cost for this improvement is $39.55 a�'ooic
for front and $7.52 a foot far the side yard.
Couneilman Fitzpatrick questioned whether the property at 5180 C�Pito1 would
pay a front yard assessment if they alrea�y paic3 a froet fioot asse:,sment for
Hughes Avenue. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated st�iff would cheek to see
if a front foot assessment was paid on Hughes Auenue.
Mr. Don Breza, 5221 Capitol Street, questionea the storm water i°un-cif and
� the plans to improve this problem.
Mr. Flora stated the road will be raised slightly wat,h a crown in the center
and with installation of the curb and gu�ter, EYnis woulcl br usecl tu carry
water to the catch basins.
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated the probles� I�?r. �3rez�, refers to as th� orater
that comes off Main Street and runs down d�apit;ol and is one of the reasan:�
why Capitul Street hasn't been improved before his time.
Mr. Qureshi stated the road would be crowned and wacer should drain into the
starm system. He stated it is hoped the water frour a heavy rain SdOU]CI dralr.
in several hours,
Mr. Patrick Brown, 5244 Capitol Street, stated cheir street is cansiderably
lower than Main Street and, therefore, thcy receive y�ater run-off Pa°on_ the
businesses on Main Street.
Mr. Flora stated by putting in the curb and �u4ttr and crown, Lhis shoulc�
substantially reduce the amount of water run--oYf irar. Maan Sta�eet.
Mr. Qureshi stated the lmpro�ement woulclr' t sr,lve tYae ���•oUlem COLlp� �2;CS'y�
because the system isn't designed to handl� ?il of tlie water.
Mr. Earold Stevens� 5228 Capitol Street, stated if tiie dra�nage can't be
� fixed, he didn't feel they should spend irioney to Fix somethin6 only ha1Y
way. He staced in order to hold the water tn cl?e street, a two foot eurb
would be needed.
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Mr. Stevens stated when they have a heavy rain, he has a lake in ironi oi
his home.
Mr. Glen Harstad, 5212 Capitol Street, sti�ted he took around the peL�tian
for the improvement of Capitol Street and aak,�d if the estimatPCt fzgures
given for the improvement could be lower.
Mr. Qureshi stated bids could come in lovrer, 6ut th�y can't guarantee it.
Mr. Stevens questioned how much footage he wou3cl bt assessed for• and WCluL it
would cost him. Mr. Inman stated he wouid be assessed for 101 front feet
and 46 feet for side yard.
PSr. Stevens stated 75 feet doesn't belong �,a him. Mr. Tnman statecl hc would
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have tc cheek into this further since this is a pie-shaped lot to determine
if there are any outlots.
h;r. Harstad asked if the County could be brought in to evaluate Main Street
so Capitol Street doesn't receive the water run-off. Councilman Fitzpatrick
stated several qears ago the County came in and did exactly what Mr. Harstad
is requesting.
He statecl he felt it has improved the situation, but a lot of water still
remains orn the street ever? with a small amount of rain. �
Mr. Harstad askec3tahat action would be taken regarding this improvement.
Cuuncilman Pitzpatriek statea the purpose of the public hearing is to
determine if the people on Capitol Street wish this impro�rement, He stated
there kas a petition with eight of twelve residents signing for the
improvement, howeaer this isn�t what he zs hearing now.
f4r, Qureshi stated if the Couneil wishes ta proceed with the improvement, it
could be ordered and the City would prepare plans and the pro,7ect could be
added to the existirig street improvement pro�eets for 1984.
Mr. Harstad stated he fElt at Teast 12 persons want the improvement, if it
is done correctly.
Mayor Pdee stated the storm sewer has a certain capacity and not much could
be done abauL this situation.
Mr, Flora stated xt is planned to install valley gutters on P9ain Street and
iL is hoped, wit-h the curb and gutter, this will help keep some of the water
�ff Capital Street.
Mr. Brawn stated even thou�h they are concerned about the water, they stz21
support the petition far the improvement,
Mr. Don Ereza, 5221 Capitcl Street, stated she didn�t sign the petition, but �
it doesn'L mean ahe is not in f2vor of the street improvement. She
questioned why the street couldn't be inproved without curbing as she felt
this would only add to water in the street and wlthout the curbing, the
water runs iatio the park area.
Mayor Nee stated zt has been ttre City's experience that curbing helps to
contain the water.
Mrs. Breza asked if more catoh basins would be installed, Mr. Flora stated
the piirpose of the catch basins are to collect water from the street and
divert it into the storm sysCem.
Mayar Aiee stated the problem really isn't the lack of catch basins, but the
piping tar diverting the water into the storm system.
Mr. �lureshi stated if it would help to put in more catch basins, this could
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certainly be checked into further.
MOTIDN by Councilman Fitzpatrick to close the puY�lic hearing. Seccnded by
Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting �ye, Mayor Nee deelared
the motion carried unanimously and the puhlie hearing closed at �i:45 p.r�i.
�!. PUBLIC HEARING ZOA Ik84-02 TO REZONE LOTS BETWEEN ASHTON AIQD �AST RIVk:R
ROAD FROM R-1 TO R-�. BY ROBERT DeGARDNER:
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to waive the ruading of the public hearzng
� notice and open the public hearin�. Seconded �y Councilman FiLzpatrick.
Upon a vaiee vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor fJee deel�red the motion carried
unanimously and the public hearing opened at 6:A6 �,m.
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, statec� this is a request co rez�ane
property from R-1 to H-3 between Ashton and East Ftiver Road on 61st and
61-1/2 Way N.E.
Mr. Flora stated the petitioner plans to construct 13 four-plex units trith
each unit being a little over 60p square feet. He stated rrhat is proposed
is the loft home concept which would cater to single persons and couples.
Mr. Flora stated the Planning Commission reviewed this rezon�.n� reguest and
was concerned about the density in this area, the plaa was nat a fam�ly
development and that the development didn"� fit in w?_th �,he neighbornced,
and reeou,mended denial.
Mr. De Gardener, the petitioner, stated he has a sa[ailar development iii Coon
Rapids and 80 to 90� af the person� buying tUese loft homes are szngle or
couples, therefore, he didn't feel thzs �roulti add ta the densiLy.
Mr. DeGardner stated he felt this site zvas ideal because xi zanuld t�e a
buffer between single family homes and industrial, and felt ths locaf,�.un waa
appropriate for multiple units.
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four-plex units. Mr. DeGardner stated these are deluxe units witka patio�,
oak woodwork, air conditioning, and al� appli�nc�s and affordable �_„
�39,90D. Mr. DeGardner stated if they obtain VA fieancing, not over 5°,� e±'
the units can be sold to investors.
Mayor Nee asked Mr. DeGardner if he would be interested in ,7ust eanstruc�ing
the portion south of 61 1/2 Way, and if �arages would tie worked into Lhe
plan.
Mr. DeGardner stated he wouldn't have any c�baect;ior; #�> doing only a port�on
of what was proposed and garages would be pi^o.�ided aL an additicnal eost of
$3,500 per unit.
Mr. DeGardner stated Mr. Nielson, the owner of the praperLy, had cis�teu
with most of the people in the neighborhoo� and had favorable F°asY�kase 4nr
didn't realize they would have any pro�alem at a11 iazth the r�esi�entu
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o��osing thls deveZopmen±,
Mr, So,7, 65 61-1/2 Way, stated Mr. Nielson talked to him about this
development aild he went to see the one in Coon Rapids. He stated he didn't
realize they wauld be 28 to 2g feet high whieh would black sunlight and air
from his home.
He stated he felt this development would also create a trafflc problem on
Ashton. He stated the driveways would be across the street from his home
and garage. �
Mr, Roger Berkholz, 6703 East River Road, stated the living room and bedroom
face 67-1/2 Way and the garages for this development would be across from
the Iiving and bedroor¢ area of his home. He stated he felt single family
homes should be gut in this area.
Mr. Ed Ksolihowski, 35 62nd Way, st�,ted there are new homes across the
railroad tracks from him and felt single family homes should be built on
this property.
Mr. BeGardner stated this pro,7ect would create a$2,000,000 tax base for
Fridley aud the school district. Iie pointed out a lat of cities are buying
industrial buildings and selling them to developers for $1.00 in order to
ereate a tax base.
P1r. Larry Mewhorter, 39 62nd Way, stated he was opposed to the rezoning
because of Whe density. He stated if this development goes in, Ashton would
have to be wideued. He staLed he didn't want this development across the
street from his home.
Mr;, d��tty F3erkholz, 61Q3 East River Road, stated she was concerned about
the children. She felt where there are siugle people living, they probably
are geing io have pariies and didn't like the element of persons who would
be movang into these homes. Stze stated she was in favor of single family
homes ta enhance the neighborhood since rt is now a quiet neigh6orhaod. �
Mr. Mewhorter stated the Plauning Commission stated Fridley has more than
enough l�w income housing and understands these would be considered low
ancome housin�.
Mr. Nielson, 714�4 kiverview Terrace, stated these wouldn't 6e considered low
ancome because yau would need to raake at least $18.OD0 in order to qualify.
He stated, as far as the noise, there would be an association and he didn't
feel they would want this either.
Couneilmaar Fitzpatrick stated this is an area that simply hasn't developed
aver all these y�ars zt has been zoned R-1. He stated it seems some kind of
huffer is ultim�tely going to happen rather than single family dwellings.
Mr. DeGardner stated he has been developing land for 20 years and there is a
real demand for single family lots. He stated this area isn't a decent area
for sangle f'ar�ily homes and if it ever developed for single family units, it
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probably would be low income housing. He stated rigP�t nowT this xs ti-ie best
market to sell lots for single family homes ana zf the land was mark_etable
for this use, he would build them.
Mr. Nielson �tatefl he has talked to several. realtors regardirig Uhis property
and none of' them wanted to get znvoZved with s�ng3e family hoses 3n thzs
area.
Mr. Berkholz stated when East River Road was widen, 21I xinds of fill was
� hauled into this property including trees, stixmps, o�i and grease, etc, Re
felt they would have problems 6uilding cons�d-ar•xng what has been used for
fill.
No other persons in the audience spoke regarding this rezunxng request,
FIOTION by Councilman Fitzpatriek to clos�; t17e public hearieg. Secanded 3�y
Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, 211 votzng ay�, Mayor Nee fleclared
the motio❑ carried unanimously and the publie hearirg closea aL- g:30 p.m.
5. PUBLI�' HEARING ON THE NiATTER OF A CABLE RE1Tr' INCREASE•
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the rea3ieg of the pubiic hearing
notice and open the publie hearirtg. Seconded by Cokncilman Hamernxk. UpGn
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carrzed
unanimously and the public hearing opened at 9�31 p.ru.
Mr. Flora, Publie Works Director, stafea a request was recexvcc] i`rnre
Northtown Cable Television to rai3e their basie serv2ce ratey from �7.5Q to
$70.00 and raise their additional outlet rate from �1.50 to y4'3.00.
He stated the franchxse requires the cable operator to submit any requ�st
for rate increaseu to the Council.
Mr. Chris Wegemer, Manager of Storer Cable, stated ,�500,000 was reeently
� spent to upgrade the system. He stated tr�ey face a luss this year and 1t is
for this reason they are requesting ths rate increase. IIe stated n�ost
persons are paying $5.00 for additional cutlets and uhey have requeste3 au
increase to $3.D0.
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Mr. Jim Erickson, legal eonsel represenLiT�g Storer, stated tFiey have
submitted documents to sustantiate this rate incre.ase. Ha stateo tYtere
hasn't been a rate increase in Fridley �inoe 19'78 and the increase tri11
bring the basic service in line with other citzea �n the Swin Cxties area.
He stated this inerease still doesn't bring the syste�n to a profzta6le
situation.
Mayor Nee stated he was interested in having this processed zhrough 1;he
Cable Television Commission.
Ms. Parbara Hughes, Chairman of the Cable Comr.nlssion, stated the Commissiar
would meet on Thursday and would review this request an�l forward tT!eir
recommendation to the Council.
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Ms. Hughes stated they are aware that Bloomiegton and St. Louis Park
independently contraeted for an evaluation of the rate requests and
technical update, She felt it would be possible for Fridley's Cab2e
Commission to review these results.
Counczlman Schneider stated his concern was availability of service after
narmal workin�; hours.
Mr. Wegemer stated they are taking steps to remedy this situation. He
stated the aeswerirg service trses to determine if there is an immediate �
ener�eney ar� only an inee�nvenience aud acts accordingly. He stated,
according to the franchise, their company must respond to these requests for
service within 24 hours.
P4r, kiegemer� stated they have started a rotation of work with their
technicians to help alleviate these problems and are also considering going
with an in-house answering service.
No �ther persons in the audience spoke regarding this proposed rate
inerease.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to refer this quesiton of the proposed rate
inerease to the Cab1e Television Commission for their recommendation and to
continue the publ�c hearing until a report is received from the Commission.
Seconded by Councilman Sarnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee deelared the motion earried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
G. CONSSDERATION OE' A SPECIAL USE PERMIT. SP �k84-07, FOR AN ADDITION AT 6875
UNIVGRSITY AVENUE. BY WOODCREST CHURCH (TABLED 6/4/84):
Councilman Hamernik stated several meetings were held with the residents of
the area and represEntatives of the ehureh attended by Mayor Nee, Councilman
Barnette, and himself. He stated both sides made some concessions and he ,
felt they came to an agre�ment acceptable to all parties involved.
Mr. Dave Radabough, Chairman of the Building Committee, submitted a drawin�
showing the er.istin� chureh and the proposed addition of a multi-purpose
building oii thP south side to :.upport the school and church programs.
He stated the c,riginal building proposed was 136 x 81 feet and 30 feet from
the property Zine with parking in front and a small apartment to house
missxanar�es crhen they come to visit. He stated this proposed building
received a lat of negative vibrations from the neighborhood.
He stated their proposal now is to reduce the size of the building so it
would be 128 x 72 feet and to double the distance from the property line
from 30 to 60 feet.
Fe stated they would be eliminatin�r the permanent stage and will use z
portable type stage when needed. Mr. Radabough stated the parking lot was
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reduced 6y two stalls because the building �ras maved farther Pror� th� east
groperty line.
Mr. Radabough also presented a model of Lhe rAaw struature and staiec it was
his understanding the residents find this proposal rnasonable.
Mr. Dean Eberhard, 436 Rice Creek IIaulevard, stated wheri plans r�ere firsx
presented the general opinion of the neighbors was they wert opposed zo
� building the strueture and had several caneerns regardzng traffic, �a�ety
factors, market value of their homes, and Lhe �esthetles of i.he ouild�n�,
He stated the residents have met with the church represeritatives ai;d sotue of
those coneerns still exist, however, he falt Lhe proposed alcErn�tive is
acceptable with everyane. He staten there are some stipulatians they wpc�Ld
like noted regarding the landscaping with 5 to 6 feet tall pine trees, an}�
lighting installed in back be blocked out srom Lheir prcperty and no
struetures be put in the back.
He stated the ehiurch has agreed to puttirig shal¢es or shlitg]es an tha roof,
rather than a metal roof and to work with residents c� haw the outsade vrould
be finished. He stateci the church went to a lot of Frork ta nake these
changes and he appreciated their efforts.
Councilman Hamernik stated they spent a gooci amc�unt af �,ime aiscusstng the
exterior finssh of the buildin�. Ae askecl if the ehureh was pregarer ta
make a definate proposal on how it would be flnished.
Mr. Radabough stated it would be finished sinilar to the other uuzlair,�. Iic
stated they would share their plans with tYie Eberliard's as they proceed, and
would do their best to work with them �n plans for the cuLside of the
building.
MOTION by Couneilman Hamernik to eoneur i.r�th tk,e recummenflation of iche
� Planning Commissian and grant special usa permit, SP �k84-0'7 wath the
following stipulations: (1) that the iocatior, of the additior, be as
proposed which is 60 feet fros the lot l�n� to the southeast corner ox" the
building: (2) any lighting that would be iaistalled aai thP back of the
building whether it be emergency or other, �houid be of the r.ature that 3ti
doesn't infri�ge on the neighbor's property laee; {3) LhaL the green arFa
behind the building on the east side be ieaintaxnud as green area i7if.n
appropriate landscaping; (4) that the roofi:�g be a sinilar type as c:� 4he
present sanetuary; (5) that the church worl: witla the ad,7oining nei�hbora,
primarily the Eberhard's, to eouie to an agreement on the type of w�11 f�r�i�h
that would be appropriate and work with the sLaff in applying ioa° tYie
building permit; and (6) that a landscap�ng plan 6e presented to sLafi at
the time of applying for the building permit. Seconded by Cotinezimar!
Barnette.
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Councilman Barnette stated demoeracy is never a 1e,>sqn in Futilitg an�:l,
through these meetin�s trith the residents and churel� representatives, �1aey
came from the point of non-aceeptance tp where a pr�3posal was �riade that hus
acceptable. He stated he felt Mr. Radabo��n sheuld get credit far really
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pzrseverin6 antl keeping his cool and the Eberhard's were reasonable and
understanding since they were n�ost direcL-ly affected.
i1PON A VaICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee
declared the motion earried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS•
7. RECEIVING MINOTES OF PLANNING COMh1IS5I0N OF JUNE 6. 1984:
7A. SPECIAL USE PERMIT. SP �k84-10. TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAL,E �
IIS CRP-2 ZONING (FLOOR FRINGE) 650 ELY STREET BY MARY ERICKSON_
It was announced that it was necessary for the petitioner to leave the
meeting and she requested this item be tabled until she could be present.
Councilman Fitzpatrick questioned if this was going to be approved, if staff
was aware af arry problems. Iar. Flora, Public Works Director, stated the
petitianar was present at the Ylamm �g Commission meeting and accepted all
the stipulations.
She ha�1 statea she didn't feel the stipulation regarding the completion date
oF September 1, 1984 was necessary as she was ready to begin as soon as the
speoial use permit was approved.
MOTIUN by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the reeommendatlon of the
Planning Commission and grant speeial use permit, SP ��8�1-70 with the
folluwing stxpulations: (1) need to waterproof to required evaluation of
825.25 feet; this may consist of two additional courses of block or the use
or water resistant koad; (2} structure should be securelp anchored with
anchor bolts; (3) draveway to �arage be paved with concrete or asphalt
material (�4) garage be eompleted by September 1, 1g84; and (5) petitioner
will eliminate the continuang outdoor storage and curbside parking problems.
Seconded by Councilman Y.amernik.
Mr. Quresha, City Manager, st`ated this is property where there has been a �
long historp of OUti�00t' storage of materials and items on the street
right-of-wsy. He stated the City is seeking compliance with the ordinances
and some of the violations are beir� pursued through the court system. Mr.
�ureshi asked the City Attorney if this action would have a dampening effect
o❑ the City's court actions.
ri7r. Herr�ek, City Atcorney, stated thzs action to approve the special use
permat shovldn�t have any afFect per se. He stated he didn't know whether
the construction of the garage would have a physical impact on the eonflition
or" the lot, but hopefully, the material presently outside would be placed
inside this structure. He stated he didn't feel grantin� this special use
perenit to allow construction of a gara�e would affect the court's
determinatibn as to whether there was, at the time the action was started, a
violation of the ordinances.
[TPON A VaICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee
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declared the motion carried unanimously.
7B. LpT SPLIT REOUEST L. S. d�84-D7. TO 3PLIT_LQT ��_�_i CITY j7IE41
AND ADD HALF TO LOT 4 AND HALF TO LOT �__AT 417 AIQD %J �'LA_ PL�10E
N.E.. BRANDON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY:
Mr. Flora, Publie Works Director, stated chis is a t°equest to split three
existing lots into two new lots 6y splittin� the micidle lut and takid�g 2C
feet to be added ta each of the ad�o�nir�g 2ots makir�g two 6Q soot
� residential lots.
Mr. Flora stated the Planning Commissiou recoramended approval of the 1at
split with three stipulations regarding the park fee for �750; Lhe ixouses
are to face 57th Place; and the lot splic ta be registered with the GauLty
prior to issuance of a building permit.
Mr. Flora stated the staff would add the add�tia�i�l stlpulation that wflaer�
the lots are registered with the County, they he regastered as snclividual
lots and two sites, instead of three sites.
Mr. Jack Dunphy, representin� the builner, state� the petitioner is in
agreement with the stipulationa.
MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to concur with tl-ie recammendatior, of the
Planning Commission and grant lot splii, LS 4pII4-07 with the xo3lcwing
stipulations: (1} a signed park fee a�re�rnent for one Iot of �750; (2) the
Y,ouses are to face 57th Place; and (3) the 1at split ta be registerec witln
the County, prior to issuance of a building per�rii, and to be registerec as
two sites instead of three. Seconded b3t CouncLlman Barnette. Upun a vtice
vote, all votin� aye, P4ayor Nee declarea �he rnotian carrxed unanitt�ouslY•
MOTION by Councilmar� Fitzpatrxek to receive tize minutas of che Plc�nnin�;
Commission meeting of June 6, 19II4. Seconded by Counci7man Barnetl,�. [7pon
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor i4ee declared the reoL-ion carraee
� unanimously.
8. RECEIVING THE NIINUTES OF THE CAHLE TELEVISICIN MEETItdG OF MAY 1�. 1�384:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to rece�ve the minutes of the Cabl�
Televisian Commission meeting of hlay R7, 1'y�84. Secorfded b_f Cauneilman
Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, I�Sayor Dlee declared the m�L��n
carried unanimously.
8.1 CONSIDERATIONN OF A VARIANCE ON TEST POIN'LS POF THE CABL� �YSTLC�L•
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur rriLh tne recumtnerdat�on eP t�e
Cable Television Commisison and grant tkie varaaz�ce petiti�n by SLorer
Comparry for a variance of test points in thc- caL-le sgstem. Seeondec, by
Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, czll z�oting aye, Ntayur Nee declare4
the motion carried unanimously.
9. RECEIVING BIDS AtdD AWARDING CONTRACT ^L� 1984 SEALCOtITING PP,OJLCT ST.
1984-10 BIDS OPENED JUNE 12. 198�4):
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Mr. Flora, Publac Works Diractar, stated three bids were received for the
198i4 sealeoating prc,7ect and the law hidder was Allied Blacktop. He stated
this sealroating worlc was combined with a Calumbia Heights� pro�ect in order
to receive more competitive bids, however, New Brighton didn't proceed this
year due Eo the tarnada.
Mr. Flora stated he would recommend the bid be awarded to Allied Blacktop in
the amount of $59,SD2.35.
Ni0TI0N byr Councilman Schneider to receive the bids for the 1984 �ealcoating
pro�eot.
CONTRACTOR
Allied Blacktop Co.
10503-89th Avenue N.
Maple Grove, f�! 55369
Hitunienus Roadways
2825 Cedar Averzue S.
Minneapolis, NN 55�+07
Midwest tlsphalt
P.O. Box 338
Aopka ns, NIN 553�3
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$85.461.75
$95,913.29
�97,325.D0
Seconded �iy Cpuncilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the rnotxori carried unanimously,
�{OTION by Counealman Barnette to award the bid to the Iow bidder, Allied
Rlacictop, �n the amount of �59,802•35 for the 1g84 sealcoating pro�ect.
�ecunded by Councilman Sehneider. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, t4ayor
Plee deelared the motion carried unanlmously,
RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM (OPSICOM)
(EIDS �PENED JUNE 14. 7984):
Mr. Bob Aldrich, Fire Chsef, stated at the time the original proposal was
preparec3, 1t was thought 3-�1 was the only manufacturer of this traffic
contr�l system. He stated, however, there is another company marketin�
optical equipmenL, PDI, and they anei 3-M are currently in a lawsuit. Ae
stated they didn't l�now hovr long this would be tied up in court and that the
systams af PDI and 3-M wouldn't be interchangeable.
Mr. ASdrieh stated State law provides this equipment could be purchased
witliout going through the bidding process. He stated only one bid was
received from 3-M in the amount of $27,941.25 and if the Couneil wishes to
groceed, his reeommeradation would be tn award the bid to 3-M so installation
can start on this system.
Mr. Aldrich stated the f�ve intereseetions involved would be at University
and Mlsszssappi, East Fiver Read and Mississippi, Highway 65 and Misissippi,
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73rd Avenue and University, and 57th Avenue and Univarsity. Y,e stated these
inersections rank high on the critical list as far as the Pclice Department
and Fire Department are concerned.
MOTION by Couneilman Schnezder to receive the bid for the traffic control
system (Opticom). Seconded hy Councilman IIarr.�tie. Upon a vo�ce vcte, aIl
voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion aarricd unaniruously.
MOTIOh by Couneilman Schneider to award the eontract tc �-M for the traific
control system (Opticom) based on the testimony Lhis is propr�eLory
equipment. 5econded by Couneilman Hamern�k. [�pon a vaice vote, all voi.ieg
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried ur.aniu�ously,
11. RESOLUTION NO 71-1984 CALLING A PUBLIC f'EARTNG ON A PRDPOSk1L TO UNDERTAKE
AND FINANCE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PP�TrGT (PIORTI3 FREEkiAY INVGSTORSI^
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated this i�� a request for issuanee of
industrial development revenue bond3 i'or pro�erty lncated souih of'
Interstate 694 and to the east of East River Raad, generally reFerrec to as
the IIurlington Northern Industrial Park area.
Mr, Qureshi stated the propasal is by Marftelc�, Tielgarde � YaPf'e Coceganies
to build four buildings on this property anc� they 2re requestietb a public
hearing for issuance of industrial development revenue bortds. kte stated
they are aware of legislation pending before Congress vrhich may scrzcusly
limit the use of these bonds by the City.
Mr. Dave Sellergren, legal counsel for the company, intraduced the owirers
and stated the request tonight is for the Ccuneil to sehedule a public
hearing and indicated they are aware of the pending legislation beicre
Congress.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatriek to adopt ftesolution iJo. 71-19�� seL-tire� the
public hearing on July 16, 198�+• Seconderi by� Cauneilman Schne�der. Upan a
� voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nec ciec]ared the moticn earraed
unanimously.
12. RESOLUTION N0. 72-1984 CALLING A PUIILIC HEARiNG �N A PRGPOSAL TO UNDGRTARE
AND FINANCE AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (RN�R ROAD INVESTORS):
Mr. Sellergren, legal counsel for the company, stated the cwrkers are
requesting a publze hearing for the issuance of ii�ciustrial deve3opmenx
rever.ue bonds and involves the same property aizd the sam� owners as the
North Freeway Investors pro,7ect. He stated they are requevtin� ttae �,wo
issues because of the dollar limitations far industri�l develapment revetalie
bonds.
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to adopt Reso_ution iVo, 72-;9G4 sztf�.n� a
public hearing on July 16, 1984. Seconded e; Counciluan Fitzpatrzck. [ipois
a voice vote, all votin� aye, Mayor Nee declared the motic�n carr�efl
unanimously.
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13. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT FOR STREET IMPROyEMENT
PROJECT ST. 148�-1 & 1983-2:
P90TION 4q Councilman Schneider to table this resolution. Seconded by
Counci3man Bar•nette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declarea
the motion carricd una�imously.
1�. CONSTDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT FOR STREES IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT ST. 19$3-4:
MOTION by Councilman Schrieid�r ta table this resolution. Seconded by
Counczlm�an Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motian carried unanimously.
15. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AtdD FINAL PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF COSTS THEREOF: STREET IMPRDVEMENT PROJECT
ST. 1984-1 AND 2 (ADDEtdDUM �l?}:
MOTIGN by Cauncilman Fitzpatrick to table this resolution to the next
meet�.ng. Seeonded hy Couneilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, fMayor IQee deelared the motion carried unanimously.
16. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DRDERING IMPROVEMENT AND APPROVAL OF PLANS AND
APPROVING CHANGE ORDER N0. 1 FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. ST. 198�1-1
AND 2 ( ADDEIdDi➢M ll3 ) :
hfOTION hy Councalman IIarnette to table this resolution, Seconded by
Coun�ilman Sehneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motian earried unammously.
17. APPOINTMENTS: CITY FP7PLOYEES:
MOTI6Ai by Couneilman Schne�der to concur with the following appointments by
the City Nlana�er:
NAME
Alana Herrmann
8417 Regent Ave.
Brooklyn Park, MN
�5443
POSITION
Acet,/Data Input
Clerk - Cer.tral
Services Dept.
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REPLACES
Carol
Williams
Polition
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David Fraser Poliee Officer $1,b�+'%,OU �5uly '�, 1931} Tlior•ne
6710 Duek Lk. Rd. Police Dept. per Iie.l�,esen's
Eden Prairie, MN mcnth Pc�sitiun
553�+�+
Seconded by Councilman Barnette. IIpon a voicE vote, al7 voting aye, N3ayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimous�y.
ESTIMATES:
M6TION by Councilman Schneider to approve the estimates as submitted.
Monette Construetion Company
2050 White Sear Avenue St. Paul, NR�I 551UQ
Final Estimate No. 7
City Center Plaza Pro�ect
�5,00r�.ac
Seconded by Couneilman Sarnette. Upon a voioe vate, a12 voting aye, riayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
1g. LICENSES:
MOTION by Couneilman Fitzpatrick to approve the licenses as submittea an�1 as
on file in the License Clerk�s Office. Seconded by Counc�lman Sanneider.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Ivee declared the mction car�°te�
unanimously.
20. CLAIMS;
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to authorize payment of Clasms i�o. 157J02
through 167516. Seconded by Councilman Schnel�er. Upon a voice vo�r, �Ii
votin� aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unaniruausly.
ADJOURNMENT•
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to ad�aur*_? the meoting. Seconded by
Councilman Sehneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Nfayur Nee c�eclaree
the motion carried unanimously and the Regv3ar Meeting of t.he Prtdle,� City
Council of June 19, 1984 ad,7ourned at 10:LCY �.ru.
Respeetfuily submitted, ` �` �� �,
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Carole Haddad �rilllia� J.
Secretary to the City Council Mayc:r
Approved: July 2, 1984
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