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THE MCNUPES OF THE REGUI,AR MEEi'IlVG OF THE FRIDLEY QTY COUNCIL OF JUNE 20,
1988
The Aegular N�eting of the Fridley City Council was called to orcl�r at 7:35
p.m, by Mayor Nee.
PLEL�E OF ALLEGIAZVC�':
Mayor Nee led the Council and the audience tn the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
ROLL CALI, •
MEP�F�tS FRESEDTP: Mayor Nee, Councilwanar. Jorgenson, Ceuncilman
Schneider, Councilman Fitz�tricic and Councilman
Billings
ME1`�ERS ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF MLNUTES:
COUNCIL. MEETING - JONE 6
MOTION by Councilman Schneider ta approve the minutes as presented.
Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, a.11 voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanunously.
ADOPPION OF AGIIVDA:
N�TION by Councilm�n Fitzpatrick to add the follaaing items to the agenda:
"Estimate - Shank Mechanical" and "Consideration of Authorization of
Ordering Steel and Elevator Shop Drawings for the Civic Center Projeat."
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all votir_g aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unaiumously.
NYJTION by Councilman Fitz�trick to adopt the agenc� as amended. Seconcled
by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vete, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unammously.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
There was no response fran the audience uncier thss itc�n of business.
OLD BUSINESS•
l. C�DNSIDERATION OF SECnND READING OF ORDINANCE N0. 907 OF THE CITY CHARTER
DECLI3RIlVG CF�tTAIN REAL ESPATE R� BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZIl� Tf;� DISPOSAL OR
ZRAIVSFER OF OWNERSHIP BY SHOREWOOD PLA7�A PARTNERS:
Nir. Robertson, Ccarununity DeveloFanent Director, stated that on June 6, 1988,
the City Council had the second reading of the vacation of this property.
At that time, the Council continued discusslon on the disposal tmtil this
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' meeting. There was scme question about the location of the part that is
vacated and the adequacy of the lane desic,mation and the need for curb and
drivecvay to protect cars fran cutting across the p3rking lot. Subseauently,
staff inet with the developer and worked out an arrangement whereby a
sidewalk can be provided, a second exit l�ne so there would be two out lanes
and one in lane provided, and the 12 spaces that are ctisplaced by this
change would be made up by narraaing the peruneter p�rking in this area L-o 9
and 9 1/2 foot stalls. This way, there will be adclttional lane control and
the developer cloes not lose arry parking sp�ces.
Coimcilnian Schneider asked harr m��y p3rking s�ces would be reduced to 9 ft.
and 9 1/2 ft.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the rationale for reducing the parking
s�ces an the peruneter to 9 feet and 9 1/2 feet was those were the spaces
that were least used. Ee would encourage that the closer spaces to the
builch ng be 10 feet. He stated there was a similar situation at Hol1y
Shopping Center where there is �rking around the perimeter that is r.ever
used. So, he tYiought this was a reasonable adjus�nent. This way they are
getting one additional lane,a much wider entrance and a more defined flav of
traffic for those people who want to cut through the p�rking lot.
Councilman Fitz�trick asked hav m�ny 10 foot spaces there were.
Mr. Rc�ertson stated he r,ould not give an e�act rnai�r fran the sch�natic.
� Mr. Qureshi stated the developer was losing 12 sp�ces and by narrowing some
of the spaces, they were able to replace the s�ces.
Councilman Schneider stated he shared the conc�rn of 10 foot wide spaces
versus 9 foot wide spaces. His prunazy concern when this issue was raised
at the last meeting was the potential for crass traffic getting to the
liquor store, and the other safety concerns. If they have to have a
* tradeoff, he preferred this approach with 9 foot stalls than eveiyone hav�_ng
to fend for thanselves. He was glad to see that sanething could be wcrkecl
out.
Mr. Robertson stated he has met with NLr, George Applcbaum, and he is
agreeable to this arrange�nent.
Councilman Fitz�trick asked if it would be simpler to get a variance for
the rnuc�k�er of parking spaces that would be reduced by 12.
NIr. Robertson stated the developer wants and needs as mariy �rk>ing spaces as
possible.
Councilman Fitzpstrick stated that at this time of the year it was vexy easy
to acaa�uc��.te 9 foot stalls, but in January, they can get very narrova. If
staff was saying, in effect, that these spacc-s on the perimeter would
� probably not be used, why did they need then?
Mr. RoUertson stated they would be used for enployee p�rking.
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' Mr. Qureslu stated this was a canprcmise solution to the concerns brought up
at the last meeting. The developer doesn't have to do anything, buL- he is
trying to imprave the Shopping Center.
Councilman Schneider state� he would be camfortable in su�porting this
proposal. Ne would �ust be concerned that this not become z policy;
haaever, he thought the case could be made that this is an existing shoppinc�
center, it is a uniaue situation, and they have, in actuality, some public
right of way easement through a�rking lot to access addition�zl property.
Because of that, there is certainly a more heightened concern af the
criss-crossing of traffic. He thought the benefit of hav�ng a concrete
walkway outweic�hed the negatives of the sraller �rking stalls.
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Councilwac�n Jorgenson stated she agreed. They have worked very hard to get
the sideyvalk in for safety reasons and without that concrete barrier, �ople
are taking their lives in their hands when they leave the grcceiy store,
Councilman Fitz�trick stated he agreed that in this case it was a fair
e�hange for the routing of traffic, What concerned him was he was sure
they would find scane use for a dozen g�rlung sp�ces in every layout in the
future. There is always sane need for more land, and the easiest plzce to
steal it is fran p3rk�ng spaces. He certair�ly woulc� defer to the jud�ement
of the ward councilman; he just did not think th�y were seeing the last of
this kind of si tuation.
Councilman Schneider �tated he agreed with Councilman Fitzpatrick. The more
of this they do, the more precedent they are creating, but he did not have
the solution for it,
Councilman Fitzp�trick stated the solution is to geY_ feu7er total parking
s�ces. He suspected they were going to gre�t lengths to provide 12 pask_ing
s�ces, ancl he was willing to bet they woulcJ find 12 empty parking spaces
there every day in the first year of operation.
Councilman Schneider stated maybe they could defer this to the manager of
the Center that after the first year of operation, if, in fact, the lot was
not full, the manager would agree to restripe back to 10 ft, stalls.
Ns. Qureshi, City Manager, stated tlus is not only a property issue; it is a
whole traffic issue at 61st Avenue, Rice Creek Aoad and Highway 65. The
Council must also realize they are trying to divert traffic from Central
Avenue to Highway 65 through this connection. All of these things put
pressure on that intersection, and in that context, he thought this was the
only reasonable solution. And, regarding the compromise on the park_ing
s�xces, it was only for the spaces on the �treme edge that would bc used
only occasionally.
Councilwanan Jorgenson stated she would be concerned that the heic�ht of the
landscaped area on the east side of the entrance c7riveway would abstruct the
line of sight for traffic.
N�. Rd�rtson, Ca[¢nuxuty Develognent Director, stated the landscaping would
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be kept vezy lav in that area.
PDTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the readirag and apprave Ordinance
No. 907 upon the second reading and order publication with the following
stipulations: �1) developer to supply a storm drainage plan for existing
Center prior to final approval of vacation; (2) developer to supply a joint
driveway easanent to the City connecting the municipal liquor store to Rice
Creek Road, prior to final approval of the vacation; (3) developer to si�pply
a revised p�rlung lot layout for City apprwa_1 prior to final approval of
vacation; (4) developer agrees to implanent the landscape plan supplied by
the City upon ccanpletion of P.ice Creek Road unprwenents, All green areas
to have �utan�tic sprinkling; {5) curbed landscaped islands with center line
stripe; (6) two eYit lanes; (7) curb and sic7e�aalk on u�est; (8) a cmnliir�ztion
of 10 foot, 9 foot and 9 1/2 foot �rking stalls. Seconded by Councilwoman
Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declarecl the motion
carried unanimously.
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THE FRIDLEY
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I�i)TION by Councilm�n Fitz�trick to waive the reading and apprare Ordinance
No. 9D8 on the second reading and order publication. Seconded by Councilm3n
Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nc-e decl�sed the motlon
carried unanimously.
3. CC�NSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF
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IIVDING OHAPi'ER 6U2, ENTITLED "BEER LIC'�NSING" BY AMENDING
.01, 602.08.1, 602.08.3. 602.11.1. 602_11.2. 602.11.3, AND
NDTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and apprave Ordinance
No. 909 on the second reading and order publication. Seconcled by
Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor D7ee
declared the motion carried >>nan,*�ously.
CONSIDERATION OF SECC�ND READING OF ORDINANCG N0. 910 REQ'JDIFYING `Pf� FRIDLEY
CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 603, ENTITLED "INTOXICATING LIOUOR" BY
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the xeading and apprave Ordinance
No. 910 and order publication. Seconded by Councilwanan Jorgenson. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanunously.
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AN�IDING SECPIONS 605.08.1, 605.12.1, 605.12.2, 605.12.3, 605.12.4, AND
605.12.5:
N�TION by Councilman Billings to waive the reading and approve Orcltnance No.
911 and order publicat�on. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice
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vote, all voting aye, Nk�yor I+iee declared the motion casried >>n�n,mously.
6. CONSIDII2ATION OF SECOND READING OF
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912 RE�DIFYING
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HDTION kay Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the reading and apprwe Ordinance
No. 912 and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon �
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared tYie motion carrled
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Mayor Nee stated he had received a request fran a citizen to speak on tnis
issue.
Nir. Francis van llan, 6342 E�al�er Street N.E., stated he would like to address
the Council, both as a manber of the Charter Cc�ission and as an interested
citizen. He was ob�ecting to the Charter changes on two grounds: {1)
specifically the method of changing the elecYions; and (2) on generic
ethical grounds. This enccan�ssed both Item #7 a.nd Item #E, the amendment
of the Fridley City Charter for Secton S.t�9 (Initiation of Charter
Pmenchnents). He would like to first briefly speak about the second because
it hinged upon the first.
Mr. van Dan stated the City is a municipal corporation and, like any
corporation, has two kinds of laws--laws that regulate every day
transactions and whatever canes within the �urisdiction of a corporation, in
this case the municipality, are dealt with by ordinances. In s�u-public or
profitable corporations or others, it is dealt with by Lylaws. The
fundamental statutes or laws that regulate the members relation vis-� vis
the corporation are the coxporation's charter, In another way, if he might
make an analogy, of a state and federal goverr,�nent level, that is the
Constitution. Un£ortunately, people m�lce the nustake of not understanding
the intrinsic implications and they sometimes tiy to ram through changes
which might be difficult to retract when they change the Constitution.
Mr. van Ik-�n stated he has found that constitutions are better left alone.
People shauld spend a lot of time studying them, studying different
eventualities, but leave then alone because it will turn out that these are
trivial and scmetunes motivationally rn�astionable change�. Constitutions
and/or charters should only change when the basic conditions also change.
Constitutional changes for the most �rt should enlarge rights, because, in
a sense, government is an evil thing since it restricts and abridges
inchvidual freedcros. Consequently, constitutions stake out and delineate
exactly where the goverrnnent ends. If the purpose is to save money as one
allegation said or increase the interest and citizen �rticipation, that is
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' a trivial reason because it should be an educatianal process and a eonscious
�3lticipation by the citizens. If they do not want to participate, you
cannot force than.
Mr, van Dan stated this as the generic ob�ection he had to triis Charter
change.
Mr, van Dan stated he was serving another tenn by appointment to the Charter
C�unission. He has already ccmpleted two previous tenns, and he has heard
that scme people are saying they do not have to meet eveiy month because
they do not have enough business to attend to. DTo one is acting like a
policanan to see lwv much they get done. What they should be s�ying nova is
they have an al�st perfect City Council, but thEy are htunan be�_ngs. Wh�t
if they had an evil Council or a"not so �ood° Council, thep shoulcl have
these protections for the citizens, so the Commission should study the
Charter and its applicatian and ramifications in c�se samething 1ik_e this
happens. But, they should study, not change, That is a task the Charter
Commissioners should assign for themselves, and it is a question of
leadership, imagination, ]mavledge, and understanding. Whechcr it was a
misunderstanding of their function or oi the function of the Charter as
constitutional and fundamental law, regulating the relation of the goverr.ed
to the governor, Mr. van Dan was not sure.
Mr. van Dan stated in the U.S. Congress, the hic�hest gmrerning body of this
nation, one n�nber of the House of P.epresentatives represents about 1% over
� 1/2 million citizens right naa (435 representatives ln the 1 aver Chamber},
In the State Legislature, House of Representatives, they have roughly one
regresentative representing ahout 35.000 citizens of the State of D'Linnescta.
In tlus legislature, this City Council, each council member represents
approxunately 6,D00 Fridley residents.
Mr. van Dan stated if they want to save money, if having city elections
coincide with national elections, most �ople in the City of Fridley don't
even realize when they canplain about their t�es, that the major portion oi
their tax burden is school tas. If they want to economize, the most
economical and most efficient system is a dictatorship. If you want
d�snocracy, if you want freedcm, you have to �y for �_t, and he was willing
to �y for his. He realized that the �re freedcan and guarantees he wanted,
the more it woulcl cost, so efficiency and savings was not a point here.
Mr. van Dan stated if ane member of a Council is inadequate, how much more
troublesane and costly it was to circulate the recall petition when the
signatures can be challenged and how many unpecliments can be thravn if
someone who is evil in office and they want to recall that person.
Challenges, the cost of circulating the petition, and then the recall
election and you mtight not succeed. Wouldn't it be sunpler to have shortex
tesms and the accountabilities so much more emphasized? So, it was not �
valid arginnent to lengthen the teims; it �iist makes it more difficult, makes
it less accountable to the electorate. So, he was apposed and he begged tl-�e
, City Council m�ribers to reject this Charter amendment.
Councilman Billings stated Mr. van Dan had stated he was a]so opposed to the
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ordinance change Item #8 which is a change in the
"Initiation of Qiaster Amenchnents," In what way �nas Mr.
that ordinance change?
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van Dan opposed to
Mr, van Dan stated if they profess that thEy make it difficuit, thcy are r.ot
difficult but they do not want to make triv�al amendnents to the C�rter.
Councilman Billings asked Mr, van Dan if he was aware that the change in the
Charter was the adding of the language that slys the ways to initiate
amenc�nents to this Charter are Set forth in Minnesota StatutES, so all the
Charter C:cnacussion is asking the Council to do is to let people know where
they can find the cvays to change the Charter'' Was he opposecl to that�
Mr. van Dan stated, yes, he was opposecl to that, because the Charter
Cai4rassion can be more restrictave than what the State St�tutes all aa if
they want to. The fundamental statute, whether Constitution or Charter, the
only purpose is to regulate the relation of the governed to his/her
goverrment. Nothing else should be included, If it is, it was a poorly
drafted Charter and should be amended to exclude those items--cvhether mill
rates, terms of affice, etc, It should be dealt wLth in an ordinance. If
possible, he would oppose it, but not so much as the previous amenc�ment
(terms of office and s�nzchronization of elections with state elections},
Councilman Billings Stated that Mr. van Dan chcl realize that the only way
the Charter can be changed was by ways spelled out in the P?innesota State
' Statutes. Statutes that set up and allaa ihem to have trxis Charter, also
specify lsav the changes can be made in the Charter, and t1�at is Yhe only way
the changes can be made in the Charter. But, if he was understanding Ms.
van Dan correctly, Mr. van Dan did not wanT it to be in the Charter telling
people that is where they have to go to find out hav to make the changes in
the Charter.
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Mr. van Dan stated he did not want to Yu de that information fran than.
Councilman Billings stated what the change is doing is bringing that
infonnation forv,�ard and setting it up and stating it in no uncertain terms
sa that when a person looks at the Charter and sees something he/she c?oes
not like, he/she is able to ]mcw where to go to iind that change.
Mr. van Dan stated it would save �nending the Charter if the State Statute
should change.
Coimcilman Billings Stated that regarding to the changes relative to the
elective office, did Mr, van Dan see ariy advantage to the situation wherein
all of the ward councilmanbers would run in the same year so that everyone
in the City of Fridley laiaas th� t- they all go to the polls at the same Lune,
rather than the situation thcy have naN where the elections are staggered?
Did Mr, van Dan see that as heing confusing tc, the voters?
Nir. van Dan stated he was so politicallp conscious that it was not an
advantage or a disadvantage. He has lived in Fridley s�nce 1956, znd he has
never failed to vote. He has always been civically involved. So, the
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� awareness of it didn't make any difference to him. There may be, as they
have in sane legislative l�odies, a Staggering e�iration of offices, so
there was sane continuity in carxying on the peimanence of the board or
institution, which if all the offices e�ire at one time, they may start a
new slate and it may be a difference of continuity or discontinuity which
would be a disadvantage. They may weigh this against the body politic's
being infoimed or being aware that at a certain tune all the offices of the
Council would expire, but, as he had said, it was an educational fact. He
hated to achnit the City of Fridley did not have an informed electorate, but
they could not legislate that either,
Councilman Billings atated Mr, van Dan indzcated on one hard that one ci the
prablaes with America is lack of �m informed electorate, and the Charter
Cammission has proposed a foimula whereby it makes it easier for the
electorate to ]mani when to go to the polls and when to inform themselves,
yet Mr. van Dan was opposed to that. He 7ust had difficulty understanding
that.
Mr. van Dan stated if givens are analyzed, tY��e body politic will not be any
more infozmed because they will hear on the broadcasting mecli�, anc they
will read in their local hanetavn p3per th�it there is an election ccxning up.
They will ]mav it by thanselves, and if they don't acquaint thenselves with
what the issues are, who the office holders are, etc., it was almost the
same thing. So, he was not crpposed to then be�ng informed.
� Councilman Schneider asked if the Council clecided not to act on the first
reading of th�.s ordinance at this meeting and deferr�u this to ancther body
such as the League of Wo�n Voters or stazf for more input, was there any
legal tune line or practical tune line they needed to adhere to?
Mr. Hunt, Assistant to the City Manager, stated it was his rccollection that
this would be handled like any orchnance. If there is a positive action on
the �L�st of the Cnuncil to turn it davn, or if it doesn't have a unanzmous
vote on the second reading, then the Charter Commission can take whatever
steps are necessaiy. In this case, if the Ch_arter Ccsramssion wanted to push
it through without going through the Council, they would need u full
complenent of 15 �rs, at whzch time tY�cy could submit it directly to the
voters. At thts tune, the Ch�rter Commission only has 14 ��ers, so �f trie
Council should not give a unammous vote en the second reading, then the
only other way to have it cane through woule7 be by either the Council itself
taking the imtiative or by a group of voters c�ual to 5% of those whc voted
in the last election (about 500) to gEt it on the ballot.
Ms. Hunt stated as far as he could see in the Statutes, sub�ect to wiser
legal counsel, he thought the Statutes were silent on what woulcl happen in
the case of a delay by the City Council or inaction by the Council. He
thought the prestmiption was that the Charter Commiss�on always h,as as its
resource the ability to imtiate without loing through the Council.
' Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated sane ye�rs a10 he had written a memo on
this veiy question. He could not rananber the details of that mano, but he
would certainly make that memo available for the Co�cil at their next
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� meeting. He was quite certain that the Charter CYarunission can initiate it
and request that it be placed on the ka311ot of the general election (he was
not sure about a special election), and the provision pernats the Council by
�,,.U.,,mous vote to adopt it is a method where, if the Charter Commission
recarmiends it and the Council unanunously agrees, it can be adopted without
being placed on the ballot. But, the Charter Ca�c¢nission dpes have the rr�ans
of having it placed on the ballot even without the unanunous consent of the
Council. He would give the details of the procedure at the next Council
meeting.
Councilm�n Schneider stated what amazed hun was the lack of input they have
received on these groposed amenc�nents. Ae was not adamantly opposed or
adamantly in favor of then. He stated there was a good editarial in the
Fridley Focus. He had received only one telephone call ancl that was from
Ms. van L�an. Perhaps they should ask the Leagite of Wcsnen Voters to look_ at
this and give the Council their vi�apoint. Fie stated the Charter C�¢nission
has worked very hard and, in the process, have become strong advocates for
the changes.
Councilman Billings stated if they do not tu�animously approve this, it *n�ould
take approxunately 500 registerecl voters to siqn a petition to get it on the
ballot, If they did unanimously apprcnre it and triere were voters who
disagreed with the Council or the Charter Carunission, in tY�at case haw many
people woula it take to get it on the ballot and werride the Council's act�
� hIr. Hunt stated it takes approximately 500 to initiate it and about 200
voters to oppose the Coimcil's decision.
NDTION by Councilman Billings to table the first reading of an ordinance
approving the amenc�nent of the Fridley City Charter, �ections 2.0� (Elective
Officers), 4.02 (Regular Muriicipal Elections), and 4.03 (Primary Elections)
until the next regularly schedulecl Council m=eting and ask the City Attorney
to bring back more information, and to direct staff to contact the League of
Wanen Voters to see if they would be znterested; and if they are, what k_ind
of tune line the�• would need so the City Council can determine whether or
not to refer this matter to than, Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatric7�. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carriee
�man�mollSly.
Councilwn[x�n Jorgenson stated if the Council would not unanimously decl�re
this on the second reachng, coulcl the Council reier it to the election?
Mr. Hunt stated, yes, the Council has at its c7isposzl a method whereby they
can initiate a Charter change, only it is samilar to the change by orclinance
in that it starts with the Council, is revlewed k�y the Charter Commzssion,
and then goes to the voters for a decision. It takes a positive act by t-he
voters to apgrwe it. When they amend the Charter by orcun�nce, it takes a
lesser rnm1�r of voters (2� of those who voted in the last general st�te
election) to oppose it. So, the process was set np so it was Easier to
� oppose an amenc7ment that has been passed by ordinance than it was to
initiate an amenchnent by the public at large.
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� Mr, van Dan tl�anked the City Coimcil mar�Uers for allaaing hun to cane to the
meeting and state his feelings regarding these proposed amenc7ments to the
City Charter.
8. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDIlVANCE APPROVING THE AMENDMENT OF
NDTION by Councilman Schneicler to table the f�rst reading of an orclinance
appraving the amendment of the Fridley City Charter, Section 5.09
(Initiation of Charter Pmendments) and dizect staff to contact the Leaoue af
Wanen Voters recrarcling their interest in reviewing ttv s proposed aunenament.
Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vete, all voting aye,
Nkzyor Nee declared the motion carriecl unanunously.
Councilman Schneider stated this was not a reflection on the inadequacy on
the �rt of the Charter Commission. It was more because of the lacic of
significant input frcm the public.
Councilwanan Jergenson stated maybe Mr, Lk�ly could relay through the Fridley
Focus that the Council really wants some feedbac;c on these proposed
amenchnents and they are not getting it.
Councilman Billings stated maybe they could put something on Channel 13
announcing that ariyone interested in the Ch�rter amenc�hnents should contact
his/her council�nber so the Council can get as much input as possible.
� 9. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST REFIDING OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REZONING, ZOA
#88-01, TO REZONE EROM R-3 (GENERAL MULTIPLE DWELLING) TO CR-1 (GENERAL
BEING 1001 HILLWIND ROAD N.E. BY CHII2YL STINSKI:
Mr. RQbertson, Con¢nunity Develognent Director, stated that af ter the June
6th Council �eting, it c� to staff's atLention that as NT�rrill Lynch was
proposing to rent g�rt of the space in the pro�osed Stinski oifice builcltng,
it would require greater �rl�ng than is currently required under the City
Code for office users. The proposed real estate offzce, which would occupy
less than 1{3 of the gross floor area might require between 60-65 parking
stalls during peak operating hours. This would occur �robably once a week
according to Kathy Phillips, Manager for the Merrill Lynch Agency, Ms.
Phillips said that on Tuesday ir�rnings during staff ineetings, there wuld be
up to 60 agents and 5 clericals present for z 1-2 lmur period. Other than
that, the ma�umun p�rking antici�ted would be about 30 spaces which would
be consistent with the proportioned share of the number of parking stalls
prwided.
Mr. Rol�ertson stated that should the Council approve the rezoning, staff
just wanted to point out that there is going to be a Zuesday morning staff
meeting probler. Up to 30 cars for which s�ces are not provided might end
up parking on Hillwind Road, which has �rking on only one sicle, He woulc�
' like to suggest that stipulation #3 be strengtheneo to include the
r�n„ ranent for staff approval of occupancy for each oifice bmlding tenant
of the builcitng to ensure that future tenants will not alsc be excessive
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' �xrking users. In the event that prcblan results, staff would be empowered
to deny a certificate of occupancy as being inconsistent with the
stipul.ations of the rezoning, This, of course, could always be appealed to
the City Council.
Council Schneider asked if the City issues a certificate of occupancy ior
individual tenants.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated he did not believe so,
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, statec� each area of space in a neu�
building is issued a certificate for use.
Councilman Sillings stated what he believed Mr. Floru was referring to was
the first tenant into a sFace was issued a certificate of occupancy. Nis
question was if there is any control after t1�at7
Mr. Herrick stated he would caution the Council that if the staff or the
City Council denied � certificate of occuparicy on a building where the
occupant meets the Zomng Code requirements, he would not guarantee that
mechanisn would be approvecl in litigation.
Councilman Billings stated another point he wculd like to make is that two
weeks ago when they received a letter frcm K�thy Phillips, Manager of the
Merrill Lynch Agency, she stated their staff msetings were once a weelc; rut
� when a representative was at the City Council two weelcs ago, he testified
that Merrill Lynch has meetings twice a week. So, he thought the problem
was twice as severe as Ms. Phillips had indicated. He tended to agree with
legal counsel that the stipulation woLil.d be veiy cllfficult to enforce, and
he would be willing to oppose this rezoning and not grant the rezoning based
on the size of the proposed builchng. He thought they were tiyin_q to put
too much on this p3rticul�r site. As incU cated to the Stinski's two weeks
ago, if it were a catmiercial area surrouncled by commercial, and they were
undersizecl on �rking, they wnulcl have the opportunity to go to some of the
other ccn¢��ercial businesses in the neighborhood and work out an �greanent on
parking, But, th�.s was not the case. They are trying to cram a commercial
building on the edge of a residential district, In fact, it was �eing
requested to be rezoned frcm residential to ccmmercial. He stated as much
as he would like to see that busned-out building torn down and remaved, he
did not think this particul�r pro�ect was the best use of that lanc�.
Councilman Schneider stated that if th�y were to apprwe the rezoning, they
would need to stipulate that ary uses that require a 1- 150 parking ratio
would not be permitted in this building.
I�. RQbertson stated he coulcl not think of anothex situation �n the City,
other than the Civic Center, where they have had this ]� nd of problai.
Councilman Schneider stated when the tw,nhouses were built on Hillwind Road,
' there were concerns then about parking on the street, and now they are
loolcing at another 30-40 cars on Hillwinci twice � wee]c. He stated he d�d
not thtnk they should approve the rezomng.
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� Mr. Robertson stated that two weeks ago at the City Council meeting, Ms.
Stinski, the petitioner, mentioned it might be possible to work out a
parking arranganent with the aplYtment crntplex next door for some parking
s�xce during the day, but the Council has nAt seen any such agreaner.t.
Colmcilwanan Jorgenson stated she did not think there were that many cars
gone frcan the a�rtment canplex during the day. There are cars parked on
Hillwind Road in front of the P+lexrill Lynch Agency twice a week ncr��.
MYPION by Councilman Schneider to table the first reading of an ordinance
approving a rezoning, ZOA #88-01, to rezone fram R-3 (General Multiple
rhvelling) to CR-1 (General Office) on part of Lots 2 and 3, Auditor's
Subclivision No. 25, the same being 1001 Hillwind Road N.E., and to request
staff to contact the petitioner, Ms. Stinski, to see if she can negotiate
any �rking arrangenent for the aTerflaa �Yking. If no arrariganent can be
made, the City Council would have to look at either a further reduction in
the office build�ng or have sane further discussion on the type of tenants
that can occugy the office building. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor ATee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
10. �NSDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE �MQ9DING Q3AFI'E,FL 214 ENTITLED
11 OT(TATO�I .
Mr. Fobertson, C'�nrtnunity I]evelognent Director., stated this was discussec by
� the Flamm�g Cc�[¢nission earlier this spring, and it was proposed to change
the present prablan with porta-panels to be more sens�t�ve to multi-tenant
buildings, to change the per�od of time that a sign can be ont on the
property, The present code states the sign c�n be on the property for 10
days up to three tames a year, as long as che times Gre nonconsecutive. The
problen is that it is per business, and it does not reflect the fact that
there are multi-tenant bw.ldings and multi-tenant businesses in a building
so in a multi-tenant situation, a porta-panel type of sic�n coulcl be on the
property year-round.
Mx. Robertson stated the revision would allam for a 14 day periocl which was
more in conformance with the way signs are rented, vahich is monthly. TYxe
rnnriUer of businesses would chctate the rnunber of tunes per year a business
can have a portable sign, and a provis�ion wrnild ncver l� more than one time
per tax p�rcel or develogc�nt. There are other components oi the changes
and the burden of the manag�nent of the siqns would be the responsibility of
the property aaner or its designated agent or manager, The location of the
sign would be the same as other signs--1G feet from the property line or
driveway, so there would not be any probl an wlth trafi-LC safety.
Mr. Rdxrtson stated in order to help achtunister this ordinance, the City
would r�ui.re a$200 deposit (a certified check or money order) before �
permit was issued. This deposit would be refunded only �f the sign was
renwed on the veiy next business day after the permit has expired. In
� adclition to the $200 deposit, in reviecving the Code, they found they could
also charge a permit fee of $24, if that was the Council's desire.
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� Councilman Schneider stated he liked the philosophy of this� proposed
ordinance. Was there adequate staff to enforce this type of ordsnance?
Mr. Robertson stated staff has looked at this veiy carefully, and they
believe this orc�nance is manageable.
Councilwanan Jorgenson asked if staff h�d received any inpnt fram the
C11amUer of Carunerce on this proposed ordinance.
Mr. Robertson statecl he was not aware of any information camtng from the
Ch�iber of C�¢nerce.
Cotmcilwcniell Jorgenson stated she thought portable sians were a nuisance and
an annayance ackninistratively. She commencled staff en their efforts in
txying to cane up with a sy�tem where th� were zble to better nonitar these
signs, but she would rather see portable signs banned entirely.
Councilman Schneicler stated this might be the middle ground to bznninR them
entirely.
Cotmcilwaman Jorgenson stated she knew of one instance in the City this
s�¢ner where a porta-�nal was put on a street corner advertising an estate
sale. The p�rty never a�,plied for a sign �rmit, and it took two clays to
get the sign ranwed.
� Nkzyor Nee stated this ordinance was designed to get scme cooperation from
business avners and hopefully it would help.
Councilman Billings stated he tended to agree with Councilwoman Jorgenson.
Whenever he has reported a problan with a porta-panel, in most cases it was
the situatian where the person has not cane zn for a�ernut at �ll. So, he
did not think this ordinance change was going to make the City's prolalans go
away. Unfortunately, he felt if they dicl bzn porta-panels altogether, it
would then be a little more abvious that a person dicln't have a permit to
put the sign up.
Councilman Billings asked if the property ac�mer had to pull the sign pernut.
Could a tenant pull a sign �rmit?
Nh�. Robertson stated the property avner or designatec� manager mLLSt pull the
sign permit. It was another way of txying to tackle this probl�2. Section
214.12.6.B stated: "The use aP such sign by buslnesses within the building
shall be the responsibility of the property cwner or desiqnated manager."
Coimcilm�n Billings asked if the City Attorney agreed that language saic7
that tY?e only person who could pull the siqn pernit was the building avner
or the clesignated manager. He interpreted that section to mean that the
property owner was just responsible for the use cf Y_he sign by the
businesses.
' Nh. Eerrick stated he thought the wording in that section should be
strPngthened and be more explicit that the property owner or desicJnated
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1 manager were the only ones who could pull a sign penrut.
Councilman Schneider stated he had a question regarding the wording of
Section 214.02.24 which stated: "Any tempor�y si�m that is desicJned to be
transported including but not limited to, sig-ns:" Shoulcln't the word
"signs" be deleted and changed to say, A) signs with wheels removed; E)
signs with chassis or support constructed without wheels, etc.?
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and apprave the
orchnance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a
* voice vote, Mayor Nee, Councilman Billings, Councilman Schneic�er and
Councilman Fitz�trick voteci in favor of the motion, Councilwanan Jorgenson
moY_ion carri� bv a
11. ITEM FROM Tf� APPEALS CnMNffSSION MEEPING OF APRIL 26, 1988:
OFFICE
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EROM 15 FEET TO 5 FEET
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NYYPION by Councilman Schneider to table consicler�tion of variance, VAR
� #88-03, by Chezyl Stinski in vie� of the previous c1i_scussion regarding the
rezoning of this property. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee decl�red the motion carried
unanimously.
A. ITEM FROM 'PHE NIINUTES OF Tf� APPEALS Ci>MNaSSION MEETING OF MAY 24, 1988:
A-1. Q�NSIDERATION OF A VARIANCE, VAR #88-08, TO INCREASE THE
HEIGHT OF A FIIVCE IN TI-IE FRONP YARD FROM 4 FEET TO 5 FEET 2
INQ�S TO ALL�CTvV TIIE CONSTf2UCPI0N OF A FENCID PLAY AREA ON LdP
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Mr. Robertson, C'.acmiunity De�relognent Director, stated thss was concerning a
fence in the front yard. City Code requires that a fence must not exceed n
feet in the front yard in all residenti��l districts. The petitioner's
hardship was they have three children under the age of tY,ree ar!d a swimming
pool in the back yard,
Mr. Robertson stated the staff review indicated the new fence, which was
mostly ccmpleted, was started before the petitioner was aware a height
variance was requirecl. It was designed to enclose a play zsea in the front
entrance of the house. The fence is 5 ft. 2 in. hi1h, anci the playground
a� „gnent it enecxn�sses is installecl beyond the front of the h�use.
, Mr. Robertson stated the Appeals Ccnanission heard this reqest on May 24th
and the Commission recommended approv�l by a ccte of 4-1 with two
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stipulations: (1) the Odson's and the Innsbruck Hcmeavners Association worl�
together on an ac�reenent for a time period for the fence; (2) tlu s vari�nce
is only for this g�rticular fence in this particular location.
Mr. RoY>ertson stated the Appeals Catmission wanted to go on record that it
was not their intent tc set a precedent for thts typ� of variance.
Mr, Oclson stated there is a 17 1/2 foot vertical drop from one side of the
back yard to the other in the back yard, It has been terraced in a rnunber
of spots, so it would be vezy difficult to put any �l�y area �n the b�ck
yard. They have done a rnnt�.ier of things in the back yard to make it more
child-proof. Unless they guttecl the entire back yard, th� could not put a
play area in the back yard.
Ms. Q�son stated the neighbors an both sicles have siqned letters stating
they are not opposed to the fence or the play �rea. The neighbors across
the street did not sign the letter but dic; say they woulcl not oppose the
fence. He state2� they have c�ununicated with the neiJhbors about what they
are doing and why th�y are doing it.
Mr. Ck3son stated the Haneowners Associat�on d�d not contact than before the
Appeals Cotc¢nission. He stated he did follaa up with Bryan Stout, head of
the Innsbruck Haneocvners Association, after the Appeals C�m�ssion meeting.
He stated they were in concurrence with the Hcmecwners Association in that
they also wantc-� a timetable for the fenced play area.
Coimcilman Billings stated that in read�.ng the Appeals Commission minutes
and in talking to Mr. Stuut on the telephone, the primazy eb�ection of the
anor�us people was thEy would prefer to see no fence at all in the front
yard, but once they realized that a 4 foot fence was allowed without a
variance, they were then more concerned with the duration of time that any
fence would be there.
Mr. Cklson stated that was their understanding as well. He stated he was
rather disappointed in the concept that it was an anonymous objection and no
contact fran the Innsburck H�neaaners Association before the meeting.
Councilman Billings asked hav long the petitioner felt this fence needed to
be left in place.
Mr. (k3son stated they are estimating about 5 years at best. It was their
intent that when the fence comes davn, the play area would also be removed
and the front yard would be totally relandscapec7,
IK�yor Nee stated he thought it was fair to say that the Odson's woulcl not
want to degrade their proFerty,
Mr. Herrick stated it was not up to the City to enforce restrictive
covenants, Mr. Odson might want to check into who the authoritative body
would be to do that.
Ni7J'ION by Councilman Billings to concur with the recommendation of the
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' Appeals Cacrtnission and grant Variance, VAR #88-08, to increase the heiaht of
a fence in the front yard from 4 feet to 5 feet 2 inches to allow the
construction of a play area on Lot 7, Blocl. 3, Innsbivck Sth Adciition, the
same being 1504 Wind�nere Drive N.E., by Susan Odson, with the following
stipulations: (1) the duration of this variance shall be no more than 5
years; (2) this variance is only for thi�. particular fence in this
�rticular location; (3) the fence be painted or stained a color that is
can�tible with the rest of the house. Seconded by Councilnan Fitzpatrlc]c.
Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor _Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously,
A-2. CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE, VP12 #88-09, TO REDUCE THE DRIVEWAY
QJRB OPENING TO THE NE,AREST FI�RTION OF A RIGHT OF WAY FROM 75
FEEP TO 42 FEET; � RED[JCE TI� NCIMBER OF PARKING SPACES FROM
39 SPACES TO 32 SPACES, TO ALLOW DRIVEWAY INGRESS/EGRESS
RII�OCATION AND Tf� EXPANSION OF DRIVE-UP FROM 2 LANES TO 4
LANES, THE SAME BEING 5205 CENTRAL AVENUE N.E., BY TCF
Le�: ul� :Mi�'t3
Mr. RoUertson, C'�[ununity Develognent Director stated TCF is in the process
of upgrading their driveway. He shaved scane e.Yhibits of the location of the
proposed �rl�.ng and drivecvuys. Staff has ccordinated a plan with TCF arzd
Skywood A4a11's agent, Towle Realty, whereby Skywood would grant TCF an
easanent or convey property for a sep�rate access from 52nd Avenue to the
TCF drive-up area. TCF would then be responsible for proviu�ing the
' lzndscaped median, vahich would separate the s�li and banl; drive-up window
traffic. This agreement was sought due to the fact that Skywood was
responsible to prwide a drive�vay m:_dian as per the stipulations cf their
Mall ranodeling pexmit. Despite staff's request, Che median was never
installed.
Mr. Robertson stated TCF was also seeking a parking lot easement fcr 15
p�rking stalls lccated north of T(:�' property and to the west of the existing
5kywood Mall g�rking lot.
Mr. Rcil�ertson stated that if this agreement is finalized, it woulcl represenY_
a reasonable solution where both parties gain improvements which benefit
th�n. At the present tune, the Slt��wood Me11 property is in receivership and
Tavle Realty has been designated as their mr�naging agent by the Court. In
order to process the necessary easements and/ar conveyances to facilitate
the bank plan, it will be necessazy to gain appravals of the various �rties
who have interest in the Nk�ll and also fran the Court. Since this might be
a long process, it should be stipulated that the TCF e�ansion not begin
until such tune as the necessaiy deeds have been filed.
D7r, RQbertson stated the Appeals C�nmission heard these variances on May
24th and recatmiended approval with stipulations.
Mr. RQbertson stated that ir_ reviewing this proposal with the Pt,blic Gdorlis
� Depariznent, staff felt there irugl7t be scme confusion on 52nd Auenue because
there was hoth an"in", an"out", and then an"in" aga�n where tY�e "in'"
movanent would be crossing the °out" movanent. In the revision, stafi was
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� proposing ccmbining the drive-in ba�ilc entr�ance with the g�rking lot entrance
so it would sufficiently sep3rate it fran the Skywood entrance to provide a
more clear psth. This �rticular driveway entrance was not the sub�ect of
the variance request.
I�m. Robert Galush, TCE E'acilities NkznaganenY, stated that at present their
parking runs along the west sicle of the property, and they hope to
acccanplish when they put in the four drive-up lanes was to avoid having
custcmers having to cross the driving lane to get to the ban}:. It would be
better to have less �rking spaces and be xlfe and secure, so people would
not have to cross the traific.
NIr, Galush stated they have also worked �vlth developing some excellent
c-�ui�nent that will increase the capability of riandling transactions and
speed up the process considerably.
Mayor Nee asked if he had seen the stzff�s proposal for the driveway
entrances.
Mr. Galush stated he has not had tune to reviECV th�t proposal, but he would
like to see the curb veer off a little faster if that was not a problen.
Councilwrnian Jcrgenson stated with the signalization at 52nd Avenue and
Nigl�ay 65, it was vexy chfficult on a Friclay nilht, for instance, to get
out onto Highway 65. Haa was traffic going to get out of the parking lot
' onto 52nd?
Mr. Galush stated those people making a right turn would not always have to
wait for the signal, so that part would be helpful. The situation was
probably not the best naa, but they do get out cf there, and they feel that
with the circulation mwing a little better and not bloc}�ng the trafiic as
much, that will help.
Coimcilwaran Jorgenson stated there just was not enough stacking sp�ce to
get out onto Higl�niay 65.
D7s. Barbara Cappelletti, Branch Nk3nager for TCF, stated there doesn't appear
to be a big problem getting out naa, If the f1aN is steady and therE is no
back-up it shouldn't be a prablen.
Councilwa�n Jorgenson stated that regarding the lot to the west that was
currently for sale, �vith the additional 15 stalls, was that lot still a
buildable lot?
Mr. Galush stated that to his ]aiaaledge the lot was not szleable. He stated
TC�' i*m,;sed when it was "for sale" and founc� out rt had to be saved for
�rking because the requirenents of Skywood Mdll rE�auire that all that s�ace
be available. It �ust has never been blacktopped.
� Councilwanan Jorgenson stated she has been working for 1 1/2 years to tsy to
get that piece of property cleaned up.
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Mr. Robertson stated that will be difficult nav because of the receivership.
Mr. Galush stated staff has been vezy helpful in tsying to work things out,
He stated TCF would just like to get evezything cleaned up. The bi� problen
is in trying to "nudge" those �r�ons who have control wer the pr��rty.
Councilman Billings stated he shared some of Councilwoman Jorgenson's
concerns about the stacking space on 52nd Avenue, because 52nd Avenue was
one of the only "egresses" and "ingresses" into the neilhborhood in which he
lived. He fought that traffic evezy Friday nic�ht and every Saturda��
m�rning. The problan was compounded by the HilYrway Department by the fact
that they have a tendency to forget the neighborhoods that have to enter
onto Higlnaay 65 with what seans like a 20 minute green for Highway 65 ana
about a 30 second green for 52nd Avenue and all arterlals that empty into
Higlrway 65. He asked Mr. Flora if he had any idea what the tueing was cn
the light at this intersection.
Councilman Billings stated he was concerned because thEy are talking about 4
additional driv�in lanes and faster transactions, and he was afraid the
green time on 52nd A�enue was not going to be adequate to allow tl�e number
of people that will be able ko move through there in the same pencd of time
as the green on 52nd Avenue. Ms. Cappelletti has indicated it was not too
much oE a problen right nocv. He thought that was �rtially because of the
fact that the backlot is on the eastern edge of the property. People cannot
get through the drivrup tellers fast enough. He thought they were probably
just going to move the problan fran the eastern edge to the western edge out
onta 52nd.
P�tr, Flora, Public Works Director, stated he vaould get same information on
the tuning of the green light on 52nd Auenue.
Mr, Qureshi, C�ty Manager, asked if it would help the trafPic prohlen to add
more lanes at that intersection.
Mr. Flora stated he did not think the lanes were the prcl�len; he tliouc�ht the
timing of the light was the prohlan.
Councilman Billings asked if there was any possibility of provic�ng any ]cind
of �it out the northern side of the TCE' property into the crassy area to
get the vehicles into the shopping center so they could swing around and use
the shopping center exit or go all the way through the shopping center.
Mr. Galush stated he would have no difficulty with that suggestion if lt
could be arranged.
Councilman Billings stated this was far better than what is there now in
terms of the entrance, but it would probably solce about half of the
problem, and he was trying to figure out what else could be done and
anything the City can do to encourage the Hlghway Department to provi�e a
longer green on 52nd Avenue onto Highway 65.
Councilwanan Jorgenson stated that outside the drive-in windaas, could they
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� have a service road that would go northbound along the TCF pro�erty, back
tavards the Skywoocl and get right back into the flav of trafiic and out, or
the traffic could go back to 52nd. Mayhe thc-y could also widen out tY!e east
driv�vay entrance and allav traffic in and out. This would allcw for more
stacking space on 52nd. So, her suggestion would be to eliminate the
western exit altogether, have an alternative �it on the north side of the
property, and the eastern driveway be widened anci be both ingress ancl
egress.
Mr, Gelush stated he would hate to see the western drivew�y closed in case
there was real congestion in the mall, but he would have no ob�ection if the
mall was willing to permit TCF to have another easement on the north to
cross wer and go back out that way,
Councilman Billings asked about TCE" s timetable.
Mr. Galush stated they were hoping to start constn<ction in July, but that
did not seem to feasible now with the mall anci motel croing into
receivershtp.
Councilman Billings asked if Nir. Galush woulcl have any problem if the
Council were to decide to table this for two weeks.
Mr. Galush stated he would have no prablan with that.
1 M7PION by Councilman Billings to table the conslderation of Varlance, VAk
#88-09, until the next City Council meeting and to chrect the Public Works
L�partinent to look into the possibility c�f increasing the timing of the
light on 52nd; and to direct staff go out on Friday evening and/or Saturday
morning to observe the present traffac situat�_on and how ihe proposecl
changes would im�ct the traffic, and to work with Skywood on some kind of
northern �it. This infoxmatian to be brought back to the City Council �t
their next regular meeting. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee decl�red the motion carried
unanimously.
A-3. CONSIDERATION OF A VAFLTANCE, VAR #88-10, TO REDUCE THE SIDE
YARD SEPBACK ON A Ll�RNER LCYP FROM 17.5 FEET TO 5.5 FEET TO
ALL�uV AN ADDITION T� AN EXISI'ING ATTACHED GARAGE, THE SAI�
i 3�MI��Ce�i�C�C1IQ1�/��.�LIJ��i
Mr. RoUertson, C�cnununity Development Director, stated the Appeals Cac¢nission
heard this request on Ak�y 24 and recac¢nended approval with a 4-1 vcte. The
petitioner was proposing to aad 12 feet onto the east side of riis existing
garage and extend the garage back double deep. The addition�l garage space
would be 582 �uare feet for a total garage area of 1,OD0 square feet. In
order to do this, he must have a side yard variance from 17.5 feet to 5.5
feet. The petitioner's lot was a corner lot of which the sicle street is
unimprared. The right-of-way for this proposed street was 50 feet wide, 34
� feet of which was dedicated from Mr. Nelson's lot during a iozmer lot split.
The City has no u[e�diate plans to improve the street and may never do so.
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' Councilman Schneider stated he had visited the property and he did not see
any prablan with agreeing with the Appeals Commission and apprc�ving the
variance. Etren if the street went in scmetune in the future, the addition
would not prevent the street fran going in. There might be an alignment
consideration they might want to take into the nght-cf-caay so there is more
green space.
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Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated the only ch scussion for this area
has been the potential drainage sy stem from the stoxm sewer system up on
Mississippi Street, and that coulcl praUably be 1�-indled in the alley portion.
ri7I'ION by Councilman Schneider to concur with L-he recommendation of the
Appeals Ccncunission and grant Variance, VAR #88-10, to reduce the sicle yard
setback on a corner lot fran 17.5 feet to 5.5 feet to allow an addition to
an existing garage located on Lot 20, Block 1, S�ring Valley Addition, the
same being 1357 - 64th Avenue N.E., with no stipulations. Seconded by
Councilm�n Fitz�trick. Upon a voice vote, Councilm3n Billings voting nay,
Nk�por Nee declared the motion carried.
Councilman Billings stated he �ust thought 5.5 feet was too close to a road
that was likely to go in in the future. He thought that as a city develops,
they should plan their variances forever and not �ust for the short teim.
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OF A VARIANCE, VAR #88-11. TO INCREASE THE
MFIXIMCTM ALLOWABLE SQUARF
SQUARE FEET TO 1,248 SQUA7
FOCSPP�E OF THE FIRS°P FL�CJOR
16. BL�OC[C 1D. DONNr�Y LAKE '
Nir. Robertson, C'�c�anunity Develognent Director, stated this was heard by the
Appeals Ccn¢mssion on May 24th and was recar¢aended for denial by a vcte of
3-2. The Cocle rc�rn�,res that a first accessoiy building sha11 not exceed
100� of the first floor area of the dwelling unit or exceed a maximum of
1,000 square feet. The public purpose was to maintain the resiclential
quality of a neighborhood by limiting the size of accessoiy stnactures. The
foundation of the house was 1,037 square feet. The petitioner has stated
his hardship was he had two boats, two snowmobiles, six cars, three
motorcycles, and needed to get them under cever to prevent vandalism �nd
burglary.
Mr. Robertson stated that Ik�rrel G7ark had also noted in the staff report
that the existing g'ctrage does not parallel the sic�e lot line. The frant
corner is 3 feet from the east lot line and the bacl� corner ?s 5 feet;
therefore, if the variance is approved, the �etitioner will have to �rallel
the addition with the lot line to maintain the minumun 3 foot setbacic.
I�, Scott Fuerstenberg stated the biggest reason he wanted to build his
garage larger was because he has had a lot of vandalism and burglaYy. A
siclewalk and Lake Point Drive run right behind his property, therefore
people can see what he anms, He stated he did not have to builcl as bi1 a
garage as was being suggested; he would agree to a size.
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� Mr. Fuerstenberg stated his garage does have a divider in 1t sc about 6 feet
of his preser.t garage could not be used for vehicles. To talce the wall out,
he would have to break up the floor. He stated he knows of two other
garages in Friclley that are larger than the first floor areas of tYie houses.
He stated one was at 620 - 57th Avernie and one was at 7210 East River Rs�d.
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1�. Fuerstenberg stated he felt the appearance of his house woulc� be
unproved. Right naa he has a lot of vehicles sitting in the driveway that
would be stored in the yarage. He stated the neighbors on both sicles of hun
are not opposed to the garage. If he were limited to 1,000 square foot
garage, he could probably fit a vesy short vehicle in it at the most,
because of the divider in the garage.
Councilman Billings stated one point in Nir. Fuerstenberg's favor was that he
presently has a 77 foot drivecvay and the garzge extension woulcl cover up
sane of the blacktop he has nava and woulcl not be taking up any existing
green sp�ce. The problen he had if this v�siance was gr�nted was what kind
of potential buyer would be attracted to this proFerty cvith a garage that is
200 scR�are feet larger than the house?
Councilman Schneider and Councilwoman Jergenson stated that was Mr.
Fuerstenb rg's problen, not the City's.
Councilman Billings statecl it was almost like putting a sign in the f ront
yard: "FOr Sale: Back yard mechanics, apply within".
Councilman Billings stated that based on the fact that he and his wife solcl
the property to Mr. Ft�erstenrierg about two ye�rs ago, he would abstain from
the voting,
MYPION by Councili[�an Fitz�trick to concur with the recommendation of the
Appeals Crnunission and approve Variance, VAR #88-11, to increase the rna�;imum
allaaable square footage of a garage fran 1,000 square feet to 1,248 square
feet on Lot 16, Block 10, Donnay Lake Vie,v Addition, the same being 550 -
57th Avenue N.E. with no stipulations. Seconded by Councilman Schneider.
Upon a voice vote, Councilman Billings abstaining, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried.
RECEIVE TI� MINUTES OF Tf� CATV ADVISORY CI�MNffSSION MEETING OF MAY 19, 1988:
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bTYPION by Counc�lman Sehneic]er to receive Lhe May 1°, 198E, CATV Advlsory
Con¢nission minutes. Seconded by Councilwanan Jorgenson. Upon a vcice vote,
all voting aye, N4�yor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Robertson stated this was previously granted December 22, 1986, after
some lengthy negotiations to make sure the original intent ef the
develognent agree�nt, the site plans, etc„ would be c�rried thrauRh by a
subs�lPnt avner even if the lot split. At that tune, the petitioner said
they had agreed to all previous stipulataons attachecl (the e�-,ibit in agenda
p�ge 14-B); haaever, it was pointed out at thas tune that- the petitioner hacl
never actually signed the "Action Taken" letter. Apparently, it was ar.
oversight at that time, and the entire split was never recorded, and the
original resolution became null and void 6 months after the approval. These
are the original stipulations. He had worked wiL-h Virgil Herriclt to make
sure that these stipulations and the amenc�hnents to the develognent agreanent
as shown in the agenda were in recordabie foim. Nir. Kelly Doran frorn
Vantage C�n�ny was at the meeting representing the petitioner and cvould be
willing to answer any questions the Council might have. Mr. Ikaran stated he
felt what they have here is a fairly prefunctoLy step. The oriyznal intent
when they applied for this about a year ago was that they contempl�ted a
sale ef the Wholesale Club as part of a package sale of about seven
Wholesale Clubs, ancl that transaction necer took p]ace. Now a new
transaction has ccs�ie up of a sunilar nature and they are asking that this be
apprwed to facilitate that transaction and the loY. split of the property.
Mr. Qureshi, City Nklnager, stated that as thc City Council remembers, this
' area was approved as a cc�nprehensive development. His recommendation t�
staff was the canprrnuse still provides fox that and even though a piece of
property is sold, it still re��;res that the develc�ient be consistent with
what was approved by the City Council previously. Alsc, it was his
understanding that this material was recorded at the County so whoever owns
the property will ]�ow what the stipulatians are.
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subdivision, lot split, L.S. #86-09, Vantage Comp�nies, with the follaw�_ng
stipulations:
1. Future construction to the north of the Wholesale Club to be
located five feet north of the neva property 1ine.
2. Existing and future building to be connected by z covered
pedestrian walkway; the intexveru ng 65 foot space te be utilized
for a Fedestrian plaza with e�ctensive landscaping.
3. A g�ved access road of 20 foot mirumtun wiclth cvith appropriate radzi
be prwided around the entire perimeter of the building complex
(including future buildings) to provide fim access.
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All subsequent builchngs and peclestrian walkways to be contiguous
so as to create an integrated shopping center.
The facades and canopies of subsequent buildings anc� �rking areas
to be of equal or better visual quality and materials as specified
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in the develognent agreenent.
6. Iandscaping around subsequent builclings and �sking areas to be of
c��al or better visual quality ancl materials as specified in the
develognent agreement,
7, Future development submittals which do not meet the above
referenced stipulatians, as determined by staff, shall be sub�ect
to Flanning C�u[iission and City Cbuncil apprwal,
8. Vantage CcRm�7nies must covenant to retain manac�ement control far
both the Wholesale Club and all other future development prior to
recording lot split, to be reviEwed with City Attorney.
9. Vantage Canpanies must covenant to bw_ld covered walkway and pl�za
(referenced in #2 abare) as p3rt of Phase II construction.
10. Vantage Can�nies must receive fran buyer an easanent agreement to
construct, operate and maintain the covered walkway anci plaza
(referenced in #2 abwe) prior to recorcLng lot split.
11. GYoss easanent for �xrking and access between Wholesale Club �rcel
and Phase II parcels to be recorded with lot split.
12. Stipulations to be incorporated into a development ac�reement
amen�nent and filed at the County in con7unction with lot split.
13. A drainage easanent for runoff frcm Lot C u!to detention pond on
Lot A should be e;r�cuted and recorded with the Count-y.
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trick, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
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15. CUNSIDERATION OF RECEIVING THE �MPUTER RD�UIRII�IIIV'PS AND PL�NNING STUDY FROM
CT-TAL'II, Q�NSULTSNG, INC., P.ND AUTHORIZING RIX�UEST FOR PROFOSAL:
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N1�TION by Councilman Schneider to receive the Computer Requirements anc]
Planning Study from Chapel Consulting, Inc. Seconded by Councilwoman
Sorgenscn, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Nee stated he was veiy impressed with the study. It loolcea like a
canpetent �ob.
Mr. Pribyl stated the study was pre�red by Jun Stern. Staff has reviewed
it with hun. Sf it was the concensus of the Council, staff would go ahead
with the distr�bution of the RFP's and will come back to the Ceunczl with
the actual bicls for all PC related hardcvare and software.
N%YPION by Counc�_lman Schneider to authorize staff to fonvard the Reqiiest for
Proposals to potential bidders for Phase I of the computer acquie,ition for
the City of Fridley as defined in the Computer Requirements and Pl�mm�g
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Study dated March 15, 1988, fran Chapel Consulting. Seconded by Councilman
Fitzg�trick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declarec'c the
motion carred nnan�mpuSly.
15-A. �NSIDERATION OF AUPHORIZATION OF ORDERIlVG SPEEL AND ELEVA`it�R DRAWQVGS FOR
Tf� CIVIC CEIQPER PRQTECP:
Mr. Robertson stated the recommendation from Bossardt-Cnristenson, the
construction managanent fizm, was to authorize the shop dsawings for both
the steel materials and elevator. The shop drawings were about $5,OOD each.
By doing this, it will help expedite the schedule in getting the actual
Civic Center built and enclosed before winter weathex.
Mr. Rd�ertson stated the rest of the bids, except the electrical, will be in
on July 7th. The electrical bids will be in on July 14th. Staff
reccR¢nendations for evesything but electrzcal will be on July 15 and the
electrical on July 22. The earliest the Council can rEView all the bids and
m�ke a decision would be July 25. It was staff's proposal to have a review
of the entire project at the next City Counc?1 Conferer.ce meeting on June
27.
MYPION by Councilman Schneider to authorize staff to order the steel and
electrical shop drawings for the Civic Center Pro�ect. Seconcled by
Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, ali votzng aye, Mayor Nee
declarecl the motion carried >>nan;mously.
16. CONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR A REGENERATIVE
VACU[JM STREE.'I' ,SWEEPER:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the follaving bids for a
regenerative vacuiun street sveeper:
Proposal A
I�cQueen, Inc. $86,585.D0
Bruce Pnuiicip�l 91,650.00
Ruffridge-Johnson Equignent 91,889.D0
Proposal B
Ni��ueen, Inc. 81,585.00
Seconded by Councilwanan Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all veting aye,
Nlnyor Nee declared the motion carried ia�animously.
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that on June 15th, they opened trie
bids for a self-propelled regenerative vzcuum street sweeper, Three
ccan�nies sL�Yxnitted bids. The FMC 1988 E1gin 7000 CF' Model Crosswind was
the laa bid at a net cost of $86,585.D0. In the bidding process, they
allaaed for a danonstration model which they probably could get a little
cheaper with the same warranty as a brand new model. M� cQueen, Inc., was
also a laa bidder on a c3�nonstrator model 1988 Elyin 7000 CF Crosswind at a
cost of $81,585.00. Based on a savings of $5,000 for an identical piece oi
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equ.ignent, he would recacmend the City Council apprare the purchase of the
1988 Dano Elgin 70D0 CF Crosswind unit for 581,585.00.
NYYPION by Councilman Schneider to apprwe the contract for the purchase of
the 1988 Elgin 7000 CF Crosswind demonstrator unit to the lcna bidder,
N�cQueen, Tnc., in the amount of $81,585.00. Seconded by Councilwanlan
Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Nk�ycr Nee decl-dred the motion
Carried unarvmously.
17. C�ONSIDERATION OF RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTR�CP FOR STREET IIKPRWET4II�TP
PRCUECI' ST. 1988-1D (SEALCC�ATING) :
NDTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the bids for Street Improvement
Piroject S'I'. 1988-10. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatricic. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the matic+n carried unana.*nously.
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Astech Corporation
P.O. B� 1025
St. Cloud, MN 56302.
A11ied Blacktop
10503 89th Avenue N
Nkzple GraJe, MN 55369
Bittuninous Roadways
2825 Ced�.-tr Auenue
Minneapolis, NII�T 55313
BID 'IYYPAL
BOND BID
5% Bond $ 160,491.55
5� Bond $ 161,153.54
5% Bond $ 167,514.21
NDTION by Councilman Schneider t� award the contract for Street Smprovement
Project Sq'. ]988-10 (Sealcoating) to the lczv bidder, Astech Corperation, in
the amount of $65,809.22. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declarecl the motion carrled unanimously.
18. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION N0. 49-1988 AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN
i�i11��,7'��[��Li4�
Nir. Hunt, Assistant to the City NF�nager, stated that in the memo on agenda
p�ge 18-A, it outlined the specific amounts. When the Council appraved tl-ie
Comparable Work Adjustments last year, the annualized rate for these
adjustments was $112,536. The general ad�ustment for 1986 was a 3.5%
addition, so in 1988 dollars, that came out to $116,475. For the iirst ha]f
of 1988, they only hacl one-half of the total adjustment so that would be
one-faurth of the total annualized �nount. Th�, starting July 1, they will
be up to the full amount of the ad�ustment so the total they will need for
this year to pay for the comparable worth ad�ustments is 75% or
three-fourths of the annualized amount which is $87,356.25. The resolution
is to make an allocation from the Etnercrency Reserve for the purpose of
funding those comp�rahle worth ad�ustments Por 19Ei8.
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, NDTION by Councilman Fitzp�trick to adopt P.esolution DTO. 49-1988. Seconded
by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vate, �11 voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carricd unanimously,
19, CQNSIDERATION QF RESOLUTION N0. 50-1988 AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN
APPROPRIATIONS FOR Tf� GENERAL FUND, GRAN'P MAIQAGEMENT FUND, AND THE HRA
FOND:
Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated th�.s was an ltem staff usually brings
before then about this tune of year, at the conclusion of their audit and
also the conclusion of the preparation of the financial statement. This
psrticular resolution is a housekeeping situation which is in conforxnance
with the Charter and also was an element that the National G.F.O.A. sets
criteria for. What it does is realign the budget elanents and actually sets
sane budget elanents in the special revenue funds.
MYPION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolutian No. 50-1988. Seconded hy
Councilwanan Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
20. CONSIDERATION OF RFSOLUPION NO. 51-1988 PROVIDING FOR SE.'WER RATE INCREASES:
Mr. Pribyl stated that the last tune the Ccuncil set a new sewer rute was
back in 1982 and that �rticular rate setting process set a single family
rate at $18.25 and a lav incane senior citizen rate at $6.30. There was
, also a second resolution in 1982 that allowed for an adn� mstrative process
for setting rates based on increase in expenditures. So, in 19G3, rates
were ac3ninistratively set at $22.65 based on rising sc�*age disposal costs.
Mr. Pribyl stated Fxlu,bit I7I shavec3 that they have sustairied an operztzng
loss in the past two years because of increasing costs on the disposal sicle
and also the operational cost to the City. Since there were no increases in
rates in the last five years, staff thought it might be best to come bacl�
with a formal resolution setting the rate. Staff was proposin� to raise the
rates by resolution. This resolution would set a single family rate at
$24.65 (fran $22.65}, a senior citizen rate at $8.80 {from $7.80), and
c�uriercial rate at $1.08 per 1,DOD (fran $,98 per 1,000).
Coimcilman Schneider asked hcw m�ny semors were ir_volvecl.
Mr. Pr�byl stated he did not ]mow. He woulcl have to go aver the numbers
again as far as hcnv many seniors were involvea and the revenues that
p�rticulas rate brings in.
1�. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the seniors actually represented a vesy
snall elanent, He stated that if the Council desired, they could maintain
the same rate for seniors, while making the ad�ustment in the other areas.
NYYPION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution Nc. 51-1988, sub�ect to
' amenchnent. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpa_trick. Upon a vozce vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Pbee declared the motion cesrled unammously.
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� MYPION by Councilman Schneider to amend Resolution No. 51-1988 to m�zntain
the Semor Citizen Sewer Rate Schedule at the present rate af $7.80.
Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all votir.g ayc-,
Mayor Nee declased the motion carried unan_imously,
21. Q�NSIDERP.TION OF RESOLUTION N0. 52-1988 FROVIDING FOR WATER RATE INQ2EASES:
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Mr. Pribyl stated this was pretty much the same situation as the sewer
rates. They have not had an actual water rate increase since 1974. Since
that time, they have gone through ntunerous �rades of the water system and
have been able to sustain those costs with the revenues they were raising.
The costs have increased by about 33� since 1984. With the additional costs
they plan on bringing on line shortly because of scane of the upgrades that
have happened with the water system recently (the filtration pl�nt and the
resexvoir}, the increase they were proposing would represent a 7.5% increase
of the brackets that are involved in the rates �t this point in time. This
would generate sanewhere around $56,000 of gross revenue.
Co�cilwcman Jorgenson stated that with the onset of ds}� weather, people are
using a lot of additional waters, and she would reccn¢nend L-hey initiate this
water rate increase later in the year, rather than in July.
NDTION by Councilman Schneicler to adopt Resolution No. 52-1988, sub�ect to
amenc3nent, Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unan�mously.
MYPION by Councilman Schneider to amend Resolutacm No. 52-1988 to ma�nta_in
the existing Senior Citizen Water Rate Schedule as outlined in agenda page
21-D. Secanded by Councilman Fitzp�trick. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanunously.
NDTION by Councilwanan Jorgenson to amend Resolution No. 52-]988 that due to
the recent drought and increase in use of waters, the water rates take
effect Dec�r 1, 1988, rather than July 1, 1988. Seconded by Councilman
Fitz�trick. Upon a voice vote, Mayor PSee decl�red the motion c�rried
unanamously.
R"7�7ERS AGREEMENT WITH ANOKA COUNTY
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Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated they finally received the Soint
FYxvers Agreanent fran the County for the East River Rc�d/Rice Creek Br�_clge
pro�ect. The total project was approximately $1,300,000, The City's
portion of that work will be $51,227.04, associated with the relocation of
fire hydrants, 5tosm sewers, and drivecvay �pproaches, median treatments, and
some landscaping. In order to participate with the County in the
improvanent of East River Road, within the pro�ect ccnfines, it is required
that the Council execute the AgreESnent with the County for that impruvai�ent.
He would recac¢nend the City Council consic�er authorizing the Mayor and City
Msnager to enter into that Agreanent.
NDTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to enter into a Joint P�vers AgreESnent with
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FRIDLEY CITY C�NCIL N�EPTNG OF JUNE 20, 1988
Anoka County regarding East River Road/Rice Creek Bridge Improv�nents.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vete, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanunousl�r.
23. APPOIDIPME.'NP• CITY II�IPLOYEE
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the following employee
appointrnent:
NAMF:
F�SZTION
Mzchael S. Graves Maintenance I
7732 Beard Avenue (Streets�
Brooklyn Park, MN Public Works
55443 {non-e:�enpt)
STARTING
SAT.ARY
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($1517.28 N1o.)
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Mac]c
Seconded by Councilwanan Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, alI voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanunously.
24. CLAIIK.S:
MDTION by Councilman Schneic{er to authoilze payment of Cluims No. 206II3
through 21094. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried 1u�anuciously.
25. LICaVSES:
NTJTION by Councilman Fitzp�trick ta apprave tlie licenses as sukanitted and as
on file in the License G7erk's Office, Seconded by Councilman Schneider.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
26. ESTIMFITES:
NYYPION by Councilman Schneider to apprwe the estunates as submitted:
Slnith, Juster, Feikana, Malman & Haskvitz
6401 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
For Seivices Rendered as City Prosecutoi
for the Montri of March, 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . S 8,634.25
for the Month of A.pril, 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,517.00
'R7I'AL $17 ,151.25
H & S Asphalt
17D0 Industiy Blvd
Anoka, MN 55303
ST. 1986 - 1& 2, Phase TI
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Estimate No. 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,749.62
Hickok and Assoc:iates
545 Indian Nbund
Wayzata, NYV 55391
Moore Lake Restoration Project
April Estimate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,233.95
Sl�xide Land Suxveying, Inc,
9001 E. Bloanington Freeway
Bloaiungton, MN 55420
St. 1986 - 1& 2, Lake Pointe Site
May Estiunate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 607.5�
Daily Construction
11000 Highway 65
St�ite 106
Blaine, NIl� 55434
Partial payment Estimate #1 for
Satellite Fire Station . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . $107,838.41
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Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Nlayor Nee declared the motion carried ui�i�_unously.
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MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vo�e, all voting aye, Mayor Nee decl�red
the motion carried unanamously and the Regular N�eting of the Fridley City
Council of June 20, 1988 adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary to the C�ty Council
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William J. Nee
Mayor