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FRIDLEY
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 1994
CONFERENCE ROOM A
l. Proposed Sump Pump Ordinance.
2. Water and Sewer Rates.
3. Proposed Large Commercial Vehicle Ordinance.
4. Guidelines for Labor Negotiations.
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TO: William W. Bums, City Manager ��� PW94-331
FROM: John G. Flora�ublic Works Director
DATE: October 7, 1994
SUBJECT: Sump Pumps
The City has been experiencing an increase flow in our MWCC quantities. It appears that a major
portion of the increase is the result of groundwater impacts from sump pumps of residential,
commercial and industrial prope�ties within the City. As a means of collecting the necessary fees
for the appropriate discharges and/or to reduce the flow into the MWCC interceptors, a City
position on sump pumps should be estabtished.
In dealing with the sump pumps, the first step would be for the City to adopt a.Sanitary Sewer
Connection Ordinance. This ordinance would identifjr�the dischai-ging of roof wafer, surface and
ground water and swimming pool water into the sanitary system. The ordinance could be adopted
this year and become effective in April, 1995. This would allow adequate time for the inspection
and implementation of corrective action.
I would propose in the ordinance a penalty be applied for any connections ;into the sanitary
system from the regulated areas.
Once an ordinance would be adopted, a notification letter couid be sent to all residents and
businesses within the City indicating the ordinance and requesting compliance through either
disconnection or retum of a certificate indicating'that the properties have no illegal connections.
During this period, a one or two pa�t-time inspectors, preferably with plumbing experience, could
be hired by the City to initiate an inspection of properties in those high water table areas identified
in the City. Through this process, we could verify the certificates received as well as visiting with
the property owners to identify any problems and to provide them information on how disconnects
or alternate disposal methods can be implemented.
With the implemeniation of an ordinance and inspection program, I believe that the number of
illegaf connections can be reduced as well as those properties that are determined to continue
discharging into the sanitary sewer, they could be charged to pay their share of this increased
� water flow.
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ORDINANCE NO.
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AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CHAPTER 403 ENTITLED
"SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS" TO THE FRIDLEY
CITY CODE
The City Council of the City of Fridley does ordain as follows:
CHAPTER 403
SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS
403.01. PURPOSE
In adopting this ordinance, the City Council finds that the
discharge of water from any roof, surface, ground, sump pump,
footing tile or swimming pool or other natural precipitation into
the City sewerage system will and has on numerous occasions in the
past, flooded and overloaded the sewerage system to such an extent
as to cause significant and grave damage to the property of large
numbers of city residents. Such damage is caused by the backup of
sewage into the living quarters of residents and in addition to
other damage creates a hazard to health. The City Council,
therefore, finds it essential to the maintenance of health and to
minimize damage to property that the provisions of this ordinance
be strictly enforced to avoid emergencies in the future.
403.02. DEFINITION AND METHOD
No water from any roof, surface, ground, sump pump, footing tile,
swimming pool or other natural precipitation shall be discharged
into the sanitary sewerage system. Dwellings and other buildings
and structures which require, because of the infiltration of water
into basements, crawl spaces and the like, a sump pump system to
discharge excess water, shall have a permanently installed
discharge line which shall not at any time discharge water into �
the sanitary sewerage system. A permanent installation`shall be
one which provides for year-around discharge capability to either
the outside of the dwelling, building or structure, or is
connected to the City storm sewer or discharges to the street. It
shall consist of a rigid discharge line, without valving or quick
connections for alterir.g the path of discharge.
403.03. DISCONNECTION
Before April l, 1995, any person, firm or corporation having a
roof, surface, ground, sump pump, footing tile or swimming pool
now connected and/or discharging into the sanitary sewer system
shall disconnect and/or remove same. Any disconnects or openings
in the sanitary sewer shall be closed or repaired in an effective,
workmanlike manner, as approved by the City Building Inspector.
403.04. INSPECTION
Every person owning improved real estate that discharges into the
City's sanitary sewer system shall allow an employee of the City
of Fridley or their designated representative to inspect the
buildings to confirm that there is no sump pump or other
prohibited discharge into the sanitary sewer system. In lieu of
having the City inspect their property, any person may furnish a
certificate certifying that their property is in compliance with
this Ordinance. Any person refusing to allow their property to be
inspected or refusing to furnish a certificate within (14) days of
the date City employee(s) or their designated representatives are
denied admittance to the property, shall immediately become
subject to the surcharge hereinafter provided for. Any property
found to violate the Ordinance shall make the necessary changes to
comply with the Ordinance and furnish proof of the changes to the
City by April l, 1995.
403.05. FUTURE INSPECTIONS
At any future time, if the City has reason to suspect that an
illegal connection may exist in a premises, the owner, by written
notice shall comply with the provisions of Paragraph 4 above.
403.06. PENALTY
A surcharge of One Hundred ($100.00) Doliars per month is hereby
imposed and.added to every sewer billing mailed on and after April
l, 1995, to property owners who are not in compliance with this
`�'' Ordinance. The surchar e shali be added eve
g ry month until the
property is in compliance.
403.07. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance sh�11 be effective from, and after its adoption and
publication as provided by City Charter. � �
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
_TH DAY OF , 1994
WILLIAM J. NEE - MAYOR
ATTEST:
WILLIAM A. CHAMPA - CITY CLERK
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Publication:
Account No.
Name:
Address:
Account Type
1 Single Famity
2 Duplex
3 Multiple
4 Commercial
5 Institutional
6 Industrial
Comments
CITY OF FRIDLEY
SUMP PUMP INSPECTIONS
Findinqs
In Compliance
Non-Compliance/Re-inspection Date
Surcharge Appiied
Inspection Date:
By:
Sump Pit/No Pump
Cistern Discfiarge
No Sump Pit
Sump Pump (Harxi Pumped)
Sump Pump (Not Piumbed Correctly)
Sump Pump Connected to Sanitary Sewer
Sump Pump Disconnect from Sanitary Sewer
Roof/Gutter Spouts into Basement
Other
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October 14, 1994 NOTIFICATION LETTER
Dear Resident
The City is being charged ever increasing costs for sanitary sewer treatment at the Metropolitan San.itary
Sewer Plant. These costs are applied to quantity of flow regardless of content. .As a result, any additional
water into the sanitary sewer system kom roof drains, sump pumps or groundwater results in increased
costs to each property owner for no real benefit
As a means of reducing costs to our residents, the City has adopted Ordinance 403 restricting discharge of
roof drains, surface, ground, sump pump, footing tile and swimming pool water into the sanitary sewer
system. The ordinance also provides for the inspection of properties to enswre there are no illegal
connections. To assist in the elimination of roof drains and sump pumps into the sanitary sewer system,
you are requested to return the attached certificate indicating the property's compliance. Failure to
disconnect any illegal connection will result in a$100 per month surcharge until the connection is '�,
disconnected. This becomes effective �`"�
, 1995.
A City inspector will be visiting various residences to verify code compliance. If any illegal connections
are found, this wi1( be recorded and the surcharge applied to the sewer bill until the violation is corrected.
If you desire any assistance in either inspecting your system or disconnecting any sump pump or roof
leaders call 572-3566. -
Thank you for your understanding and assistance.
John G. Flora
Director of Public Works
Date
Address
Tltere are no roof drains, surface water, groundwater, sump pump, footing tile or swimming pool drain
connections to the sanitary sewer at this property:
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• The pipe attachment to the sumP pump '
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glued fittings).
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• Repairs can be done by the homeowner or j
by a licensed plumber.
- • The City reserves the �ight to inspect any
structure at any time to verify compliance '
with this ordinance
• Copies of the ordinance can be obtained at
City Hal(, 8:00 a.m. to S:OQ p.m., Monday
through Friday.
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It is very costly to Fridiey and against City ordinances to connect sump pumps directly to city sewer.
The easiest method of disposal is simply to pump directiy into your yard where it either drains to a low
spot or eventually to the street gutter. Do not spray directly into the street because it becomes very
sfippery during cold weather. Please make sure that it does not contribute to a neighbor's water or
drainage probiem.
The following information is a sump pump drainage tank design_ Other plans will also work
� Metal or plastic drum approximately 40 gallons or mo�e.
• Punch holes in lower half of drum including bottom.
■ Fill d�um with river rock or similar grade stone.
• Place bafifle across diameter and over top 1/4 of drum_
• Fill lower half of hole around drum with targe crushed rock_
� Concrete lid to protect drum.
• Install overflow pipe which exi:ts above surface.
• For more information, please call the Fridley Public Works Department at 572-3552.
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TO: 1PILLIAM W. BIIRNB, CITY MANAG]3R ��I �
FROM: RICHARD D. PRIBYL, FINANCE DIRSCTOR
SIIBJECT: Water Rates
DATE: November 10, 199�!
Attached you will find some information related to the projected
profits and losses that the Water Fund could realize based two
separate rate projections.
In keeping with the Councils request from the budget meeting that
was held on July 13, I tried to keep the increase under 10$ and
recover the losses over an extended period of time. The numbers
that I ran included a recovery of the loss incurred in 1993 along
with the projected loss for 1994. I used a increase of 9.5� in
rates and found that we were still not recovering all our losses
by 1999, so I also included a 12� rate worksheet also.
Since the Met Council is insisting that the Comp Plan include a
water conservation policy, I left in the 27� increase for the
volume over 5,000,000 gallons in 1995. This is the same
information that I provided to Council during the budget session
that changed our rate structure to an increasing step instead of
the decreasing step we now have.
I provided worksheets on an increase based on 9.5� and a 12 �
increase. The worksheets show the accumulated loss by 1999 and
also comparisons with the suggested survey cities.
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FROM: RICHARD D. PRIBYL, FINANCB DIRECTOR
SIIBJECT: Se�er Rates
DATE: Novembe= 10� 1994
Attached you will find some information related to the projected
profits and losses that the Sewer Fund could realize based on a
projected rate increase of 9�.
In keeping with the Councils request from the budget meeting that
was held on July 13, I tried to keep the increase under 10$ and
recover the losses over an extended period of time. The projected
profits and losses were calculated using the proforma spreadsheet
that were made for the budget sessions this past summer. It is
very difficult trying to put any kind of credible projections
together when the bulk of the expenditures relate to sewer flows
as projected by the Wastewater Division of Met Council. In the
expenditure projections you should note that is was assumed that
we would not see any huge increases in flow because of poor
projections by Met Council. If the current flows are accurate,
then by 1997, our final cost allocation from 1995 should fall by
approximately $350,000, thus reducing our overall e�enditures and
increasing the amount of income derived.
I also provided a worksheet showing a few other surrounding
communities and their sewer rates using Met Councils average
residential sewage flow of 60,000 gallons. I spread a projected
increase forward and also increased other communities rates by an
inflation factor of 3.5�. The residential sewage costs are based
on the most recent rates as collected by the Met Council/Wastewater
Division. Since I did not have time to put together the full
comparison of survey cities, I did include the sheet I was faxed
from the Wastewater Services, showing other costs based on the
60,000 gallons.
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FROM:
SUBJECT:
Community Development Department
PLANNING DIVISION
City of Fridley
November 9, 1994
William Burns, City Manager ���
• Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
Large Commercial Vehicle Ordinance
The City Council closed the public hearing on October 17, 1994
regarding the proposed revision to Chapter 506 regulating large
commercial vehicles. A majority of the testimony at the public
hearing objected to the permit requirement and a permit fee. A
copy of the City Council minutes is attached.
There are four options to consider:
1. Do not change the existing ordinance.
2. Amend the proposed ordinance to allow no more than one large
commercial vehicle and eliminate the permit requirement.
The large commercial vehicle would still need to be parked
on a hardsurface driveway, meet the setback requirement, and
meet the noise regulations of the City Code.
3.
4.
Adopt the proposed ordinance amendment which requires the
permit. It was suggested to require an annual permit fee or
significantly reduce the permit fee.
Amend the ordinance to not allow large commercial vehicles
to be parked on residential property.
The Chies' indicated that they would be willing to eliminate
ongoing storage of one of the large commercial vehicles from the
property. The Webbers did not indicate a willingness but would
have to remove one vehicle from the property if Options #2 and #3
are adopted. Elimination of the permit requirement would also
allow a relative or guest who visits Fridley to be able to park a
large commercial vehicle on residential property (Option #2).
Elimination of the permit requirement, however, would permit
ongoing storage of the vehicle year round versus 120 days.
It would be very difficult to enforce an ordinance which required
an annual permit and stipulated a maximum number of days to park
Large Commercial Vehicle Ordinance
November 9, 1994
Page 2
a vehicle on the property.
There would be no way for the Police Department to check on the
length of time the vehicle is parked on the property without
monitoring every lot on a daily basis. Given the amount of
testimony, there are at least 15 properties that have large
commercial vehicles of some type.
Therefore, if the City Council wants to maintain the 120 day
maximum for one large cominercial vehicle, and if the City Council
feels that the fee is too excessive, then the permit requirement
in Option #3 should be maintained, but the fee could be reduced.
SUMMARY
The City Council should provide staff direction as to how to
prepare the ordinance for first reading based on one of the four
options. In order to give proper notice, we would not schedule
first reading of the ordinance until the second meeting in
December (the December 5th agenda already has a number of public
hearings scheduled, and the Moore Lake Apartment action items
will also be scheduled for that agenda).
BD/ dw
M-94-686
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO REVISION OF CHAPTER 506
1. Add definition of passenger automobile before definition of
"Residential District":
4. Passenaer Automobile
"Passenger automobile" means any motor vehicle designed and
used for the carrying of not more than 15�ersons includinct
the driver and does not include motorcycles, motor
scooters, and buses as defined herein._
2. Add definition of "Pickup Truck" after passenger automobile:
5. Pickup Truck.
"Pickup truck" means anv truck with a manufacturer's nominal
rated carrying capacity of three-fourths ton or less and
commonly known as a pickup truck.
3. Renumber remaining definitions up to definition of
"Vehicle".
4. Add definition of "Van" before definition of "Vehicle".
12. Van.
"Van" means any vehicle of box like design with no barrier
or separation between the operator's area and the remainder
of the carqo carrying area and with a manufacturer's
nominal rating capacity of three-fourths ton or less.
5. Change 506.13.01 B., third sentence to:
"In no case shall �e a vehicle be parked on the
property..."
6. Change 506.13.02 to read:
"Recreational vehicles as defined in Minnesota State
Statutes 168.011, Subdivision 25, boats, and boat trailers
are exempt from the provisions of Section 506.13.01."
7. Refer to Minnesota State Statutes in definitions of
manufactured home, travel trailer, and truck.
8. In 11.10 add the word "large" so that it reads "Large
Commercial Vehicle Park�ng on Residential Property".
9. Delete "trailer" and add "van" to the definition of "Large
Coinmercial Vehicle", 506.02.02.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY
CODE� CHAPTER 506� ENTITLED ��VEHICLE
PARRING��, BY AMENDING SECTION 506.02,
��DEFINITIONB��, AND 506.13, ��PARRING IN
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS��; AND CHAPTER 128�
ENTITLED ��ABATEMENT OF E%TERIOR PUBLIC
NUISANCEB�', BY AMENDING SECTION 128.02�
"APPLICATION'�; AND CHAPTER 11, ENTITLED
��GENERAL PROVISIONS AND FEES�', BY AMENDING
SECTION 11.10, ��FEES��, AND RENUMBERING THE
REMAINING SECTIONS CONSECUTIVELY
The Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows:
506. VEHICLE PARKING
506.02. DEFINITIONS
1. Bus
���-i��-ie�--9: "Bus" means every motor vehicle designed for�
carrying more than 15 passengers includinq the driver and used
for transporting persons.
2. Large Commercial Vehicle.
A truck truck-tractar tractor trailer semi-trailer, or bus as
defined herein having a licensed gross vehicle weight over 12,000
pounds.
�-3. �T�e V�~~� �a v�„~� rr�a-r�-e=Manufactured Home; Park
Trailer; Travel Trailer
i-6 8 . ^—�ro�� i=�=s=e�-$ :
La,l "Manufactured home" has the meaning aiven it in section
327.31, subdivision 6.
ub, "Park trailer" means a trailer that:
11 exceeds eight feet in width but is no larcrer than
400 sq.uare feet when the collapsible components
are fullY extended or at maximum horizontal width,
and
21 is used as temporarv living quarters. "Park
trailer" does not included a manufactured home.
Vehicle Parking Ordinance
Page 2
,�c,�, "Travel trailer" means a trailer, mounted on wheels,_
that•
1Z, is desiclned to provide temporarv living quarters
during recreation, camping or travel;
� does not require a special highway movement permit
based on its size or weight when towed by a motor
vehicle; and
31 complies with sections 169.80, subdivision 2, and
169.81, subdivision 2.
3-:4. Residential District.
Means and includes those areas zoned single family dwelling
areas, two family areas, and general multiple family areas (Ref.
552 ) . �
,4-5. Semi-trailer.
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fl�el���e�n�r"Semi-trailer" means a vehicle of the trailer tvt�e
so designed and used in conjunction with a truck-tractor that a
considerable part of its own weiaht or that of its load rests
unon and is carried bythe truck-tractor and shall include a
trailer drawn by a truck-tractor semitrailer combination.
r6. Tractor.
n��s�-e�t-�"Tractor" means any motor vehicle designed or used
for drawina other vehicles but having no�rovision for carryinq
loads independentiv.
f�7. Trailer.
nt�el�a�s-�er�-�3 ."Trailer" means any vehicle designed for carrvinq
property or passenger on its own structure and for beina drawn bv
a motor vehicle but shall not include a trailer drawn by a truck-
tractor semitrailer combination, or an auxiliary axle on a motor
vehicle which carries a portion of the weiaht of the motor
vehicle to which it is attached.
Vehicle Parking Ordinance
Page 3
�8. Truck.
�tr�c�i��i-e��-6: "Truck" means any motor vehicle designed and used
for carrying things other than passengers except pickup trucks
and vans included within the definition of passenger automobile
in subdivision 7.
�9. Truck-��tractor.
n••��-i-�s�ie�-��-"Truck-tractor" means:
� a motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawina
other vehicles and not constructed to carry a load
other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load
drawn; and
� a motor vehicle designed and used �rimarily for drawina
other vehicles used exclusively for transporting motor
vehicles and capable of carrying motor vehicles on its
own structure.
�10. Vehicle.
. ."Motor Vehicle" means any self-propelled
vehicle not operated exclusively upon railroad tracks and anv
vehicle �ropelled or drawn bY a self-propelled vehicle and
includes vehicles known as trackless trollevs which are t�ropelled
bv electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not
operated upon rails except snowmobiles manufactured homes, park
trailers, and all-terrain vehicles.
506.13. PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
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1. One larq.e commercial vehicle having a licensed gross vehicle
rectuirements In no circumstances mav more than one larcte
commercial vehicle be parked on residentially zoned
property.
Vehicle Parking Ordinance
Page 4
2.
A. The vehicle owner must reside on the property.
B. The vehicle owner must obtain a permit from the Fridlev
Police Department prior to parking the vehicle on the
groperty The permit is valid for a maximum of seven
consecutive davs at which time the vehicle must be
removed from the property or another permit is
obtained In no case shall the vehicle be parked on
the property in excess of one hundred twenty (120) davs
per calendar year No permit shall be valid unless it
C. The vehicle shall be parked on a hardsurface drivewav
in compliance with the applicable zoning district
requirements.
D. Noise from idlina the engine or starting the vehicle
shall not exceed the decibel levels urovided for in
Chapter 124 of the Fridley City Code.
E. The permitted vehicle shall be parked at least ten (10)
feet from any property line.
Section 506.13.01.
3. School buses which are parked or stored on church properties
and used in coni,unction with church related activities are
exempt from the provisions of Section 506.13.01.
4. Large commercial vehicles parked at hotels and motels as
defined in Chapter 205 of the Fridley Zoning Code are exempt
from the provisions of this Section 506.13.01.
5. Large commercial vehicles not in compliance with the
provisions of this Chapter shall be removed from the
nuisance and mav be abated as provided in Chapter 128_.
6. No person shall park or leave standing a truck tractor
semi-trailer bus manufactured home Qark trailer, travel
trailer or truck havinc� a licensed ciross weight over 12,000
pounds whether attended or unattended, upon the t�ublic
streets in any residential district unless in the urocess of
loading or unloading and then only for such period of time
necessary to load or unload (Ref. 552, 741).
Vehicle Parking Ordinance
Page 5
128. ABATEMENT OF EXTERIOR PUBLIC NUISANCES
128.02. APPLICATION
This Chapter shall apply to the abatement of public nuisances
maintained exterior to the principal structure involving junk
vehicles (as defined in Chapter 123), larae commercial vehicles
havina a gross licensed weight over 12 000 pounds, which are in
violation of the provisions of Chapter 506 and outside storage
of materials and equipment including, but not limited to, dis-
used machinery, household appliances and furnishings, tires,
automotive parts, scrap metal, lumber, and all other materials
deemed to create an exterior public nuisances as described in
128.01.
11. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND FEES
11.10. FEES
License and permit fees shall be as follows:
CODE SUBJECT FEE
506 Commercial Vehicle S10[day or S50 for 7
Parking on Residential d_avs•
Property
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
THIS DAY OF , 1994.
WILLIAM J. NEE - MAYOR
ATTEST:
WILLIAM A. CHAMPA - CITY CLERK
Public Hearing:
First Reading:
Second Reading
Publication:
Councilman Billings stated that he would vote �r the on-sale
liquor license. - �
Councilwoman Bolkcom stated that she woul not be in favor of a
liquor license without stipulations, as is against a teen ni.ght
and all age night.
Mayor Nee stated that he could su ort the liquor license with the
stipulation as noted by Counci oman Bolkcom.
Councilman Schneider stat that before he received information on
the police calls, he c d support the liquor license with the
stipulations prohibi ' g teen night and all age night. He stated
that now, however e would like a further breakdown on the type
of police calls Mr. DeFoe's Centerville establishment.
Councilwom Jorgenson stated that she could not support a liquor
license r this establishment.
Ma Nee stated that Council would take formal action on this
quest for a liquor iicense at the next regular Council meeting.
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND CHAPTER 506 CHAPTER 128 AND
CHAPTER 11 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE REGARDING PARKING OF LARGE
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading,of the public
hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Council-
woman Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing
opened at 8:38 p.m.
Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that this public
hearing is to consider amendments to Chapter 506 of the---�ity Code.
She stated that more specifically, it is regarding proposed
amendments to regulate large commercial vehicles on residential
property.� _ _
Ms. Dacy stated that a large commercial vehicle is defined as a
truck, truck-tractor, tractor, trailer, semi-trailer, or bus having
a licensed gross vehicle weight over twelve thousand pounds. She
stated that one large commercial vehicle having a licensed gross
vehicle weight over twelve thousand pounds may be parked on pro-
perty in any residential district provided it meets the following
requirements: (1) the vehicle owner must reside on the property;
(2) the property owner must obtain a permit prior to parking the
vehicle on the property; (3j the vehicle shall be parked on a hard
surface driveway; (4) noise from idling the engine or starting the
vehicle shall not exceed the decibel levels provided for in Chap-
ter 124 of the Fridley City Code; and (5) the permitted vehicle
shall be parked at least ten feet from any property line.
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FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 1994 PAGE'::7
�� Ms. Dacy stated that recreational vehicles are exempt as we1l��as
school buses (that:.,,are . parked or- stored on church . properties and
used in conjunction with church-related activities), and large
commercial vehicles parked at hotel.s and motels. She stated that
the effective date for this amendment would be March l, 1995, and
violations of the ordinance could be abated under Chapter 128 of
the City Code.
Ms. Dacy stated that she received a number of comments, both pro
and con, on this proposed ordinance amendment. She stated that the
question was raised if the ordinance applied to boats and boat
trailers but that is not the intent. She stated that in regard to
the section requiring the permit, there was a concern that an owner
may be able to park two different vehicles on the property with
each having a 120 day permitted period. She stated that the intent
was to limit the parking of one vehicle. Ms. Dacy stated that
another issue was if. the ordinance applied to vans. She stated
that vans weighing over twelve thousand pounds may be eonsidered
large commercial vehicles, and Council may want to consider adding
the word "van" to the definitions of large commercial vehicles.
Mr. John Zimmer, 4021 California Street, stated that he is totally
against this ordinance. He felt that it was ridiculous and an
extra tax on the people. He stated that his brother has a F350
truck and keeps ii in his driveway to use for his work. He stated
that it is a company truck he uses at the job sites, and �t would
be inconvenient for him to have to park the truck elsewhere.
Mr. Jason Zimmer, 4021 California Street, stated that the truck to
which his brother refers is a Ford F350, and it is over twelve
thousand pounds with the forms loaded on the truck. Ae stated that
he uses the truck for transportation to work and the forms are used
on the job. He stated that it should not be an extra burden for
his boss to pay for a permit. ---_-
Mr. Arnie Ostlund, 1453 64th Avenue, stated that he did not believe
anyone could abide by the ten foot setback.
Ms . Dacy stated that the concern was to make sure the vehicles were
ten feet from the front property line. She stated that there were
complaints about noise from vehicles in the side yard, and Council
may wish to define from what property line, front or side.
Mr. Ostlund stated that no one could afford to pay $300 a month to
park in their own driveway.
Mayor Nee stated that the purpose of the ordinance is to encourage
the parking of large commercial vehicles in other places rather
than residential areas.
Councilman Billings stated that he was not in favor of the
ordinance. He also suggested that due to the lengthy agenda, it
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 17. 1994 " PAGE 8
would be a reciated if eve �'
Pp ryone:would restrict their comments to
any , new information4ithat would. be usefui. to. Council. : �- -.- .. -
Ms. Kathleen Webber, 1371 75th Avenue, stated that she felt the
ordinance was discriminatory against small business owners. She
stated that the home occupation ordinance states that a business
may have two additional vehicles. She stated that last year a
letter was received from the City suggesting that they may be
operating a printing business out of their residence. She stated
that they have never had a printing business in their home. She
stated that they have gone out of their way to try to correct
situations with their neighbors. Ms. Webber submitted a petition
for Council to reject this proposed amendment.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive Petition No. 9-1994
submitted by Ms. Webber. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
Ms. Webber stated that they looked for a place to park their
trucks, but they have not been able to find a location that was
satisfactory and affordable. She stated that if they had their
way the trucks would not be parked at their home, but at this time
there is no reasonable alternative. 5he stated that the trucks
parked in their driveway do not decrease property values, as two
homes xecently,sold in their,neighborhood for fair market value. �
She stated that the Department of Transportation controls the noise
level for the trucks, and the State requires there be ari'additive.
for diesel fuel to reduce the smell and exhaust fumes.
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Ms. Webber stated that she was told that commercial vehicles are
not something expected in residential areas, but she questioned if
motor homes, boats, and school buses are expected in residential
areas. She stated that after the first meeting.in April_, a motel
owner was told he would be exempt because it is his liivelihood.
Ms. Webber stated that their trucks are also their livelihood. She
requested that Council not pass this ordinance amendment.
Ms. Webber stated that they have a 15,000 pound and a 25,000 pound
truck, as her husband contracts with a printing company and hauls
printing goods.
Councilman Schneider asked Ms. Webber if their business was to grow
and proposer and another truck was purchased, if they would also
keep that truck at their home.
Ms. Webber stated that they would not. Hopefully, if the business
grew, they would find another location, but this would not happen
overnight. She stated that she has statements from neighbors that
they do not object to the trucks.
Mr. Webber stated that he could take a 35 foot motor home and park �
it in his driveway and it would take the same amount of space as
his trucks.
FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL ME$TING OF OCTOBER 17. 1994 PAG� 9
� Mr. Darrel Koopman, 5397 Altura Road, he stated that he has affi-
davits from his neighbors that his truck is no problem. He stated
that he has a semi-tractor that'weighs 16,000 pounds. He stated
that he pays a lot to the State for licenses and permits, and the
City is now going to charge him $300 a month to park in his
driveway. He felt that the City should enforce the laws that are
on the books and fine those who do not comply.
Mrs. Judith Koopman, 5397 Altura Road, stated that truck drivers
are allowed a certain amount of driving time. She stated that if
their truck was.parked elsewhere they would have to log the hours
it takes to go to pick up the vehicle. She stated that this would
cut into their working schedule.
Mr. Bob Schewe, 1153 Mississippi Street, stated that he has a truck
that measures 20 feet by 18 feet. He stated that he now pays
$2,000 a year in taxes. If he has to obtain a permit to pa�k the
truck in his driveway, he felt that the owners of motor homes and
boats should also be required to obtain a permit.
Councilman Schneider asked Mr. Schewe if he knew if other drivers
took their trucks home or where they parked them.
Mr. Schewe stated that he has a friend in Coon Rapids that takes
the truck home. He stated that there may be an ordinance in Coon
Rapids, but it is not enforced.
Ms. Dolores_Kastensen, 1541 Rice Creek Road, stated that=,she feels
this is a zoning problem. She felt that this amendment regulates
commercial vehicles where none has previously existed. She stated
that the residential zoning brings reasonable expectations, and
this does not include large rigs in the yards. She stated that the
heart of any community is their residential areas. In 21 surroun-
ding communities, none are as liberal to truck operators as
Fridley.- She stated that owners have investments in residential
property and should not have to put up with a constant industrial
environment.
Mr. Curt Barsness, 6581 Central Avenue, stated that he is not di-
rectly affected by this ordznance amendment. He stated that many
people attended the last meeting who had recreational vehicles and
who spoke against this amendment. He stated that he has heard
nothing that suggests the trucks create any health or safety risk.
He felt that the real intent of the ordinance was to remove a small
group of truck owners and operators from the community. He stated
that he is not in favor of the ordinance. He felt that there must
be a way of solving neighborhood problems without driving people
from the community. He believed that people should have their
trucks on the property. A buffer may be necessary between the
neighbors, but he cannot see giving them no other alternative than
to leave the neighborhood.
FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING`OF OCTOBER 17, 1994 PAGE 10
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Mr. Gary Phillips, 531 Mississippi Street, stated that he has been
in the towing business for twenty.years, and he parks his vehicle
at his home. He stated that'his neighbors do'not have°any problem
with it. He stated that it would be hard to offer 24-hour service
if he could not park his vehicle at his home. He stated that he
considers his truck an emergency vehicle, and he felt that it also
should be exempt. He stated that his truck is licensed at 21,000
pounds. He stated that if he had to obtain a permit, he would not
be able to remain in business.
Mr. Bob Calderon, 64
that is 18 feet long
He stated that this
$800 per month with
could not afford thi�
Ol Central Avenue, stated that he has a truck
and weighs between 12,000 and 13,000 pounds.
is his roving office.. If it would cost him
the new ordinance to store the vehicle, he
expense.
Mr. Henry Zimmer, 4021 California Street, stated that he did not
think this amendment would mean justice for a11. He stated that
his son depends on his truck for his work, and he felt his son
should have the right to park it in the driveway. Mr. Zimmer
stated that he would like persons- to contact him for a lawsuit
against the City if this ordinance amendment is approved.
Mr. Mervin Herrmann, 278 Mercury Drive, stated that he agrees with
the comments that have been made because he was once in the truck-
ing business. He asked if recreation vehicles were affected by
this amendment.
Ms. Dacy stated that recreation vehicles are exempt from this
proposed ordinance amendment..
Councilman Schneider stated that if this ordinance amendment was
adopted, as far as parking on the street, it would be no different
than the ordinance now in effect. He stated that this_amendment
states that recreational vehicles are exempt from obtaining a
permit.
Ms. Janet Langner (speaking for Lester Chies, 1530 Rice Creek Road)
stated that she understands:the City receives only seven or eight
complaints a year on this issue, and she cannot understand why so
much time has been spent to change this ordinance. She stated that
people should evaluate the neighborhood when they move into it and,
if there are legal conditions that exist, they should either adjust
to them or leave the neighborhood. She felt that this whole issue
revolved around two neighbors, and she did not think the whole City
should be punished for only a few complaints. She stated that her
father, Les Chies, is willing to get rid of one of the trucks, and
there is not a problem keeping it within ten feet of the property
line.
Mr. Robert Hartwig, 4921 3rd Street, stated that he lives in an
apartment complex and owns a 19,500 pound semi-tractor trailer.
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FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MESTING OF OCTOBER 17, 1994 PAGE 11
� He stated that he
parks this semi-tractor next to the apartment
building on the street, and none of the neighbors have complained.
He stated that if he took this tractor to the yard where he works,
it would mean a sixty mile commute. He stated that it is too
costly to find a place to park this tractor. If this ordinance
amendment is approved he would have to move out of Fridley. He
stated that he understands the City received a letter from the
Minnesota Trucking Association urging Council not to approve this
amendn�ent .
MOTION by Councilman Billings to receive the letter dated
October ],3, 1994 from the Minnesota Trucking Association. Seconded
by Councilman Schneider.
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to amend the above motion to
include the receipt of letters from Charlotte Halpin of the Farmers
Insurance Group dated October 13, 1994 and Shirley Switzer�dated
October 12, 1994. Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MAIN MOTION, all vQted aye, and
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
�- Mr. Robert Miller, 6293 Jackson Street, stated that he is a
plumbing and heating contractor, and- he cannot afford the extra
expense to store his vehicle. He stated that the vehicle is
licensed at 18,000 pounds. He felt that the City should enforce
the noise and pollution ordinances. He stated that he would not
be able to respond to his customers in a timely fashion if he had
to keep his vehicle at another location.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that other plumbing and heating
contractors in other communities are not allowed to_.__��rk their
vehicles in their driveways. She felt that Mr. Miller probably has
an advantage from those -in surrounding communities who cannot
respond as quickly to their customers since their vehicles are not
parked in their driveways.
Mr. Rich Olson, 1660 Mississippi Street, stated that he is a
plumber and has two vehicies at his home rated at 15,000 pounds.
He stated that he performs emergency services and needs this size
vehicle in order to respond to emergenci.es. He stated that he is
not in favor of this ordinance amendment.
Mr. Joe Nelson, 1357 64th Avenue, stated that there are two com-
mercial vehicles on his street where both of the owners are very
responsible. He felt that this ordinance would be discriminatory
against them, and he asked Council to vote against it.
Mr. Dennis Oswald, 6330 Quincy Street, stated that he does not own
a large truck, but he has friends who have a large commercial
FRIDLEY CITY COtJNCIL MESTING OF OCTOB$R 17. 1994 PAGg 12
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vehicle. He stated that he has.a motor home, and it is no dif-
:ferent.than a,big_truck. ,He.felt that;the permit was very unfair,
and he stated that-he was speaking for a lot of truck drivers that
could not be here this evening. '
Mr. Darwin Voight, 6750 Main Street, Fridley Bus Company, stated
that this ordinance amendment proposes that no permit shall be
valid unless it is clearly visible from the public right-of-way.
He stated that if he wants to park a commercial vehicle on his
property it has to be screened, and in this amendment it has to be
visible in a residential area. He stated that he would recommend
that school buses be exempt.
Councilman Schneider stated that screening was discussed, but it
was felt that it would be prohibitive for most people.
Mr. Olson, 1660 Mississippi Street, stated that screening vehicles
in a driveway would limit visibiiity.
Mr. Ronald Heikkila, 1371 Skywood Lane, stated that the City is
asking for $300 a month from his incoine to pay for a permit. He
stated that his home is 150 feet from the street. None of his
neighbors have complained about his truck, and no one even notices
it is in the driveway. He stated that he is totally against the
ordinance amendment. He stated that the City is forcing hard
working people to move out of,�he City. �-
Mr. Robert Gideo, 5372 6th Street, stated that the City of Columbia
Heights has a 15,000 pound weight limit. He felt that the
ordinance amendment was ridiculous. He stated that his 1993 Ford
dump truck weighs 51,000 pounds and is worth more than his home.
Mr. Anthony Pikus, 4036 Main Street, stated that he is against this
ordinance amendment. He stated that he has a vam that_�� has been
parking in his driveway for thirty years. He stated;that if he
parks this vehicle away from his residence and anything is stolen,
the insurance company would not cover the loss.
Mr. Clarence Theisen, 111 63rd Way, stated that he is against the
ordinance, and he-would like any reference to travel trailers
removed from this ordinance amendment.
Mr. Don Gonko, T361 ;5th Avenue, thanked Council for taking time
to stop by his home to observe his neighbors' trucks that he had
taken photos of last April. He stated that he looks at recrea-
tional vehicles in an entirely- different light, as they are not
driven in and out of the driveway day in and day out, 365 days a
year. He stated that these trucks were not in his neighborhood
when he moved into his home. He stated that he moved into his home
on the cul-de-sac where it would be quiet but this is no longer the
case. He stated that he is in favor of the ordinance amendment.
He stated that he did not complain when his neighbors had one truck
but did so when there were two.
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FRIDLEY CITY CUIINCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 1994 PAGE 13
Mr.-Gonko stated that at the April 18 meeting,.Councilman Billings
mentioned a.valid.::point that if someone driving a large commercial
vehicle was visiting in F�idley, where would they park? He felt
that this issue should be taken into consideration to cover this
type of situation. '
Mr. Willard Kastensen, 1541 Rice Creek Road, stated that Fridley
has seventeen thousand residential homes. Any home can have trucks
as.long as they are licensed and parked off the street. He stated
that vans and recreational vehicles are family oriented and used
for recreational purposes and should not be compared with large
commercial vehicles that are used for business purposes. He stated
that there are twenty neighboring communities that do not allow
trucks in a residential area. He stated that there was reference
that there were only seven or eight complaints a year against large
commercial vehicles. He stated that there were many calls but only
these were enforceable. He stated that in his work, he has to pay
for parking. Persons in the trucking business should know there
is overhead.
Councilman Billings stated that as he indicated earlier, he is
opposed to this ordinance amendment. He stated that this particu-
lar amendment does not make provisions for truckers who are visi-
ting in the City. He stated that he understands the motivation for
this amendment is that the vehicles are unsightly. He stated that
he is not proposing that recreational vehicles be included, but he
personally finds a 35 foot recreational vehicle just as unsightly
as the vehicles that are being banned by this ordinance amendment.
Councilman Billings stated that another concern is that there are
a number of vehicles that are commercial in nature that people
bring home from their work, such as pickup trucks and vans, some
of which are rusty and have items hanging all over the outside.
He stated that this would be permitted under this amendment, but
those who have a larger vehicle so that they can keep items out of
sight would not be permitted to bring it to their home.
Councilman Billings stated that the ordinance amendment addresses
two particular pieces of property where there have been multiple
complaints. He stated that it does not address visual and noise
pollution.
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the
public hearing ciosed at 10:40 p.m.
Councilwoman Jorgenson felt that the ordinance amendment needed
more work and fine tuning, as several issues were brought up this
evening. She stated that she appreciated everyone coming to the
meeting.
FRIDLEY CITY`COIINCIL""MEBTING OF OCTOBER 17; 1994 PAGB"14
Councilman Schneider stated that he also felt=more work needed to
be done. He stated that---the,::.,:intent=of the-proposed ordinance
amendment was not to generate money for the City`nor was it inten-
ded to drive individual truckers or over-the-road truckers out of
the City. He stated that the calls he receives are about multiple
trucks in people's yards. He stated it is alleged that in some
cases, the drivers are running the trucks for a particularly long
time. He felt that this proposed amendment needed further study.
Councilwoman Bolkcom stated that she is not sure this amendment
would eliminate some of the problems. She stated that there is
nothing in the ordinance relating to noise and smells, and she is
not sure this amendment would take care of some of the issues. She
felt that, basically, people have to get along with each other.
Mayor Nee stated it is his understanding that Council does not wish
this item to be on the agenda for the next meeting. -
RECESS•
RECONVENED•
Mayor Nee called a recess at 10:50 p.m.
Mayor Nee reconvened the meeting at 11:00 p.�q/ Al1
members of the Council were present. �
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2.1 PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENT FOR 1994 SERVICE CO CTIONS:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider.to waive the readi of the public �;
hearing notice and open the pubiic hearing. Seco ed by Councilman
Billings. Upon a voice vote, ail'-voting aye, ayor Nee�'declared
the motion carried unanimously and the publ' hearing opened at
11:01 p.m.
Mr. Pribyl, Finance Director, stated t there is only one pro-
perty involved in this assessment fo 1994 service connections.
He stated that this is the property 4700 Main Street,--�he Murphy
Warehouse Company. He stated tha the total cost of tliis connec=
tion is $28,306.32, and the as sment would be over a period of
twenty years at an interest r e of 6-1/2 percent.
No persons in the au ' nce spoke regarding this proposed
assessment.
MOTION by Council Schneider to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Counc' oman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee eclared the motion carried unanimously and the
public hearin closed at 11:02 p.m.
2.2
93 - 1 & 2:
MOT by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading of the public
h ing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Council- ,'''
man Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee �.
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FRtDLE.V
Memo to:
From:
Subject:
Date:
MEMORANDUM
Municipal Center
6431 University Avenue Northeast
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
(612) 572-3507
FAX: (612) 571-1287
William W. Burns, City Manager �1 �
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William C. Hunt, Assistant to the City Manager
Guidelines for Labor Negotiations
November 9, 1994
�lliam C. Hunt
Assistant to the City Manager
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I have met once with the representatives of the Police and Public Works Maintenance
unions to begin negotiations for labor agreements covering 1995. So far I have in mind the
following guidelines from budget discussions for 1995:
1.
2.
Maximum increase of 3.0 percent on wage rates.
Maximum contribution toward insurance
a. for dependent coverage: $345 per month ($315 in 1994)
b. for single coverage: $210 per month ($205 in 1994)
3. Option B on Flexible Benefit Plan: $165 per month ($155 in�'`1994)
4. A cap on educational assistance of $2,250 per employee per year with an
expansion from tuition only to include books and class related fees such as
lab fees.
Item 4 may pose a problem. It is generous enough, but it is a restriction' of the present
contracts which allow for unlimited tuition for work related courses. Several union
members are working on master's degrees, and tuition alone for a one semester course can
approach $1,Q00. Undoubtedly, the unions will want something in return for this
"concession."
Paul Lawrence has requested that we create a promotional position of Lead Mechanic. In
return for a little more pay, this person would be assigned duties of coordinating work
orders, supervising parts acquisitions, etc. This seems like a good idea to me. We do not
want to make another supervisor (foreman) just for the mechanics, and a lead mechanic
would be a big help to the Public Works Superintendent.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss negotiating guidelines with the Council at the
November 14 conference meeting.