10/02/1995 - 00001390�
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF
OCTOBER 2, 1995
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order
at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Nee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
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PROCLAMATIONS•
Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman
Billings, Councilman Schneider, and Council-
woman Bolkcom
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TURN OFF THE VIOLENCE DAY, OCTOBER 12, 1995:
Mayor Nee read and issued a proclamation proclaiming October 12,
1995 as Turn Off the Violence Day. He encouraged citizens to
examine the way they resolve anger and conflict. He also encouraqed
� everyone to begin to resolve these issues without violent words and
actions.
Mayor Nee presented this proclamation to Rosie Griep, Public Safety
Projects Coordinator for the Police Department, and the Women of
Today who are sponsoring an event on october 12 at the Community
Education Center between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Ms. Griep invited
all residents to join in the activities scheduled for this day to
promote non-violence.
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FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, OCTOBER 8-14, 1995:
Mayor Nee read and issued a proclamation proclaiming the week of
October 8 through 14 as Fire Prevention Week. He presented this
proclamation to Dick Larson, Deputy Fire Chief for the Fire
Department.
Mr. Larson stated that the annual open house for Fire Prevention
Week will be held at all Fridley fire stations on Saturday,
October 14, 1995 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. He
stated that there will be activities and displays relating to fire
prevention. He invited everyone to attend.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH, OCTOBER, 1995:
Mayor Nee read and issued a proclamation proclaiming the month of
October, 1995 as Domestic Violence Awareness month in the City.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
COUNCIL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 1995:
MOTION by Councilman Billings to approve the minutes as presented.
Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
OLD BUSINESS•
l. ORDINANCE NO. 1057 TO AMEND THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY. MINNESOTA, BY MAKING A CHANGE IN ZONING DISTRICTS
(REZONING REOUEST, ZOA #95-05, BY KARL AND MARGARET SCHURR FOR
MINCO PRODUCTS, 7321 COMMERCE LANE N.E.) {WARD 3):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this ordinance is to
rezone property at 7321 Commerce Lane from C-2 to M-1 for
Lots 16, 17 and 18, Block 2, Commerce Park. He stated that
the purpose of the rezoning is to allow the construction of
an addition for Minco Products.
WAIVED THE READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1057 ON THE
� SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUSLICATION, WITH THE FOLLOWING
STIPULATIONS: (1) A MINOR AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S COMPREHEN-
SIVE PLAN SHALL BE APPROVED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A
BUILDING PERMIT; (2) THE PETITIONER SHALL COMPLY WITH THE
COMMENTS IN JON WILCZER'S MEMORANDUM DATED AUGUST 10� 1995
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT; AND (3) THE
PETITIONER SHALL SUBMIT A LANDSCAPE PLAN COMPLYING WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE M-1� LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, PRIOR TO
TAE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 1058 UNDER SECTION 12.07 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO
VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS AND TO AMEND APPENDIX C OF THE CITY
CODE (VACATION REOUEST. SAV #95-03, BY KARL AND MARGARET
SCHURR FOR MINCO PRODUCTS. 7321 COMMERCE LANE N.E.) (WARD 31:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this is a request for a
vacation of a 30 foot drainage and utility easement over
Lots 16 through 21, Block 2, Commerce Park. xe stated that
two stipulations are recommended in con�unction with this
request.
WAIVED THE READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1058 ON THE
SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLICATION, WITH THE FOLLOWING
STIPULATIONS: (1) THE PETITIONER SHALL MAINTAIN SANITARY
� SEWER SERVICE TO THE BUSINESSES LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF 73RD
AND UNIVERSITY AVENUES, DURING AND AFTER RELOCATION OF THE
SEWER LINES; AND (2) THE PETITIONER SHALL DEDICATE A 30 FOOT
UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE RELOCATED SEWER LINE.
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NEW BUSINESS:
RECEIVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 20, 1995:
RECEIVED THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 20,
1995.
AWARD BID AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR 1995 STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT N0. ST. 1995 - 1& 2:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, outlined the various streets covered
in this improvement project. He stated that the change order
deletes the University Avenue/63rd Avenue slipoff portion of
the project pending finalization of the supplemental agreement
for State funding. He stated that the completion date has
been moved from November, 1995 to June, 19960
Mr. Burns stated that the bids for this project were received
by Council at their September 18, meeting, and the low bidder
was Hardrives, Inc. with a bid of $573,282.80. He stated that
Change Order No. 1 would deduct $3,677.15 from this bid. He
stated it is recommended that the bid be awarded to Hardrives,
Inc. for a final cost of $569,609.65. He stated that the 1995
capital improvements budget includes $590,000 for overlay and
reconstruction work.
AWARDED THE BID FOR THE 1995 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NO. ST. 1995 - 1& 2 TO THE LOi4 BIDDER, HARDRIVES, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $573,282.80� LESS CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR $3,677.75�
FOR A TOTAL FINAL COST OF $569,609.65.
RESOLUTION N0. 64-1995 AUTHORIZING THE POSTING OF "NO PARKING"
SIGNS ON ONE SIDE OF CERTAIN MSAS STREETS {WARDS 1& 2):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, said that the State of Minnesota
requires that streets funded by state aid be a minimum of 38
feet wide to permit parking on hoth sides. He stated that the
improvements to Arthur Street and 68th Avenue will result in
approximately a 32 foot width. In order to obtain state aid
approval and funding, the City must post 11no parking" on one
side of these streets.
ADOPTED RESOLLSTION NO. 64-1995.
APPROVE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND
THE COUNTY OF ANOKA FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF COUNTY STATE AID
HIGHWAY 8_{OSBORNE ROAD� AT THE SNTERSECTION OF TRUNK
HIGHWAY 47 (UNIVERSITY AVENUEI (WARDS 1& 3):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this joint powers
agreement provides for the City's contribution to this project
which includes medians and widening for turn lanes on osborne
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Road between University East Service Drive and Main Stree�.
He stated that an asphalt bike path on the north side of
Osborne Road west of University Avenue is also included. He
stated that the City's share of the project is estimated at
$3,130.00 for utility improvements; $1,404.00 for concrete
curb and gutter; and $10,298.00 for the bikeway/walkway £or
a total of $14,832.00. He stated that with the City's
engineering cost of $1,186.56, the estimated total is
$16,018.56.
APPROVED THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND ANORA
COUNTY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 8
(OSBORNE ROAD) AT THE INTERSECTION OF TRUNR HIGHWAY 47
(IINIVERSITY AVENUE) AND AUTHORIZED THE APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS
TO EXECUTE SAME.
RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRE-
EMPTION (EVP) COMPLETE INSTALLATION AND UPGRADES, PROJECT
NO. 287:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that two bids were received
for the installation of four new and the upgrading of seven
existing Emergency Vehicle Preemption systems. He stated that
the four new locations are at 44th, 81st, and 85th and Univer-
sity Avenues and at 52nd and Central Avenues. He stated that
the low bid was from Collins Electrical Sys�ems, Inc. in the
amount of $30,590.00 and recommended that the contract be
awarded to them.
RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING BIDS FOR THE EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRE-
EMPTION� PROJECT NO. 287: RING ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF
$44�777.00 AND COLLINS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT
OF $30�590.00. CONTRACT AWARDED TO THE LOW SIDDER, COLLINS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS� INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,590.00.
RESOLUTION N0. 65-1995 INITIATING THE PROCESS FOR THE SALE OF
THE CITY'S $4,090,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TEMPORARY TAX INCRE°
MENT BONDS. SERIES 1995A:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that these bonds were
originally issued for purahase of the Lake Pointe site in
December, 1992. He stated that this original issue haci a
three-year term, and it is recommended that the bonds �e
reissued. He stated rt is anticipated that a land sale �or
Lake Pointe will take place under a comprehensive development
agreement providing sufficient funds for an early call on the
bonds.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 65-1995.
9. CLAIMS'
AUTHORIZED PAYMENT OF CLAIM NOS. 64258 THROUGH 64497.
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10. ESTIMATES:
APPROVED THE ESTIMATE3� AS FOLLOW3:
ASTECH Corporation
P.O. Box 1025
St. Cloud, MN 56302
1995 Street Improvement (Sealcoat)
Project No. ST. 1995 - 10
FINAL ESTIMATE . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Sidewalk
29635 Neal Avenue
Lindstrom, MN 55045
1995 Miscellaneous Concrete Curb,
Gutter & Sidewalk
Project No. 275
Estimate No. 5 . . . . . . . . .
Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.
400 Northtown Financial Plaza
200 Coon Rapids Boulevard, N.W.
Coon Rapids, NIN 55435-5489
Services Rendered as City Attorney
for the Month af August, 1995. ..
Newquist & Ekstrum, Chartered
301 Fridley Plaza office Building
6401 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Services Rendered as City Prosecuting
Attorney for the Month of August, 1995
$ 2,502.56
. o $ 2,556.45
$ 4,032.22
$14,467.50
There were no comments from the audience regarding the proposed
consent agenda items.
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to approve the consent agenda
items. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Councilwoman Jorgenson thanked Karl and Margaret Schurr for their
contribution to the community and the letter, along with some of
the background material that appeared in the Focus News last week.
� Mr. Schurr presented the award which their company received from
the Pollution Control Agency referred to in the Focus News article.
He also presented the award their company received from U.S. Filter
Corporation. He stated that they are installing state of the art
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1 equipment at their new facility to handle their processing wastes_
He stated that the article in the Focus News implicated special
treatment by the City Council, and he stated that this is
completely unfounded. He stated that City staff assisted them in
working their way through the process, but there definitely has
been no special treatment for Minco by any member of the staff or
the City Council. He stated that they are going through the same
procedures as any company would in seeking expansion.
Mayor Nee thanked Mr. Schurr fox his comments. He also said that
this is another example of a mixed up bureaucracy.
Councilman Schneider thanked Mr. Schurr for being such a good
citizen and for sharing this information about the article in the
Focus News to set the record straight.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilman Billings to adopt the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
� There was no response from the audience under this item o£
business.
PUBLIC HEARING•
11. PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF THE HOUSING REPLACEMENT DISTRICT
PLAN AND CREATION OF HOUSING REPLACEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1:
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to waive the reading of the public
hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman
Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at
8:0o p.m.
Mr. Fernelius, HRA Housing Coordznator, stated that City staff and
the HRA have been working on this Housing Replacement Program. He
stated that a public hearing is necessary before Council fakes
final action on this program.
Mr. Fernelius stated that the purpose of the Housing Replacement
Program is to address neighborhood preservation and to improve
blighted housing structures in conjunction with the scattered site
acquisition program. He stated that older homes that are
demolished would be replaced with market rate single-family homes.
� He stated that without the Housing Replacement Program and
scattered site acquisition, development probably would not occur
and the sites would continue to decline in condition and value.
He stated that the cost of rehabilitation often exceeds the value
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of the property, and it is unlikely that the private market would
invest in the acquisition, site clean up, and removal of sub-
standard property to create a buildable site.
Mr. Fernelius stated that in conjunction with the cities of
Crystal, Minneapolis, and St. Paul, Fridley successfully received
state approval of special legislation to create the Housing
Replacement Program. He stated that this program is essentially
a tax increment financing district tailored to the needs of the
scattered site program. He stated that the program allows the HRA
to designate up to a total of fifty parcels over a ten-year period,
beginning in 1995. He stated that the HRA can collect the tax
increment generated by the new structure, less the land value, for
fifteen years.
Mr. Fernelius stated that eight sites have been designated this
year for Phase I of the program. He stated that the HRA adopted
the Housing Replacement District Plan and Housing Replacemer�t
District No. 1. He stated that after the public hearing, Council
will be requested to consider formal approval at their next
meeting.
Councilman Schneider asked if, under this program, a home could be
acquired if the homeowner did not want it acquired.
Mr. Fernelius stated that this program is strictly voluntary.
Councilman Billings asked if the City has to notify the school
districts and the County about the creation of this Housing
Replacement District.
Mr. Fernelius stated that the City is required to notify the school
districts and the County. He also added that a copy of the plan
has been forwarded to them. He stated that, to date, there has
been no response.
Councilman Schneider asked if this program would only be imple-
mented in the focus areas.
Mr. Fernelius stated that it is truly a scattered site acquisition
program and can be used throughout the entire City, but certain
conditions must be met to qualify for this program.
Councilwoman Bolkcom asked how someone would apply for the program.
Mr. Fernelius stated that anyone who has an interest should contact
him at the City offices. He stated that he has received a number
of calls from persons interested in the program.
Councilwoman Jorgenson asked if any response has been received on
the lots the City has for sale.
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� Mr. Fernelius stated that he has received about 25 inquiries. He
stated that information on these lots has been placed in the Twin
Cities Builders Association publication. He stated that persons
who have an interest must respond by Novemrier 2, 1995.
No persons in the audience spoke regarding the adoption of the
Housing Replacement District Plan and the Creation of Housinq
Replacement District No. 1.
MOTION by Councilman Billings to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the
public hearing closed at 8:10 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS:
12. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL QuALITY AND ENERGY
COMP+IISSION AND THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION:
MOTION by Councilman Billings to table this item. Seconded by
Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
� 13. VARIANCE REOUEST, VAR #95-21, BY CARL PETERSON. TO ALLOW CON-
STRUCTION OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE WHICH EXCEEDS THE SIZE OF
THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING, AND TO REDUCE THE SIDE YARD SETBACK
FOR AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE FROM 3 FEET TO 0 FEET, GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 7763 ELM STREET N.E. (WARD 31:
Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that this is a request for
a variance to allow construction of an addition to the rear of an
existing industrial building. He stated that the oriqinal request
to reduce the side yard setback from 3 feet to 0 feet has been
modified, and the variance for consideration by the Council is to
reduce the rear yard setback from 25 feet to 7.5 feet.
Mr. Hickok stated that the size of the addition is 45 feet by 42
feet, and there is a 12 foot by 45 foot loading dock, which
encroaches on to the residential site. He stated that the resul-
ting dual industrial/residential use of that parcel is similar to
a situation created by Francis Anderson on an industrial parcel in
1979. He said that Fridley has historically stipulated a date for
the removal of the residential use.
Mr. Hickok stated that the Appeals Commission recommended approval
of this variance request with three stipulations recommended by
staff.
� Mr. Peterson, the petitioner, stated that he cannot be expected to
remove the house in five years. He stated that Francis Anderson
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� received ten years, and he cannot accept this five year minimum.
He stated that he would also like to construct a wooden structure
and did not want to include a masonry front. He stated that the
owner of the building to the north has a metal clad building and
he did not understand why a masonry front is necessary for his
building.
Mr. Peterson stated that he has made an offer to purchase the
property directly to the south and wished to expand in the future.
At that time he would remove the residential dwelling.
Councilwoman Bolkcom asked Mr. Peterson if there was a possibility
that the house could be razed in five years.
Mr. Peterson stated that is a possibility, but he would prefer a
ten-year window.
Councilman Billings asked Mr. Peterson if he could live with
changing the five years to ten years; however, if the property is
sold, the residential dwelling would be removed at that time.
Mr. Peterson stated that the change to ten years would be accep-
table to him or the residence would be removed if the property was
sold.
� Councilman Billings asked the difference between this building and
the one that is metal.
Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that this stipula-
tion is typical on all requests for additions. She stated that the
existing building is block construction, and the City attempts to
keep additions of the same materials as the existing buildings.
MOTION by Councilwoman Bolkcom to grant Variance Request, VAR
#95-21, to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 feet to 7.5 feet
to allow construction of an addition onto an existing industrial
building, with the following stipulations: (1) no outdoor storage
or accessory buildings shall be placed in the rear yard behind the
existing or proposed structure; (2) the west building facade shall
be designed to include masonry building elements consistent with
the existing industrial structure; and (3) the residential use of
the parcel at 7763 Elm Street shall cease and the residential
structure shall be razed within ten years of approval of this
variance request, or upon any sale of the property, whichever comes
first. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
14. VARIANCE REOUEST, VAR #95-23, BY JAMES KIEWEL, TO INCREASE THE
MAXIMUM SIZE OF A FIRST ACCESSORY STRUCTURE FROM 1.000 SOUARE
FEET TO 1,872 SOUARE FEET, AND TO ALLOW AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
� TO EXCEED THE FIRST FLOOR AREA OF A DWELLING UNIT IN ORDER TO
ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A 24 FOOT BY 30 FOOT ADDITION TO AN
EXISTING GARAGE. GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1631 RICE CREEK ROAD
(WARD 21:
Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that this is a request for
a variance to allow a first accessory structure to exceed both
1,00o square feet and the first floor living area of the dwelling
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unit which is 1,352 square feet. He stated that the petitioner has
a two story garage and proposes to construct a 24 foot by 38 foot
addition to the lower level of the garage.
Mr. Hickok stated that the Appeals Commission discussed alterna-
tives and concurred with staff's recommendation for denial of this
variance request. He stated the code requires that a first acces-
sory building shall not exceed one hundred percent of the first
floor of the dwelling unit or a maximum of 1,000 square feet. He
stated that the accessory structure portion of the code also
requires that the sum of all accessory buildings not exceed 1,400
square feet. He stated that the purpose is to limit the size of
accessory structures to keep the character of the neighborhood and
to curtail home occupations.
Councilman Schneider stated that at the Appeals Commission meeting,
Mr. Kiewel discussed options and a possibility to convert some of
the square footage to living space.
Mr. Kiewel, the petitioner, stated that he really needs the space
for storage. He stated that there is sufficient area to expand on
his lot and probably only one neighbor will be able to see thi�
garage. He stated that his neighbors had no problem with the
construction of this building. He stated that he failed to see any
reason for denial of the variance based on the fact that his
neighbors approve of this variance.
Councilman Schneider asked what hardship was stated for this
variance requests.
Mr. Hickok stated that the petitioner believed the hardship was the
number oE items to be stored.
Councilman Schneider stated that, in effect, the hardship is self-
imposed. He stated that every action Council takes sets a prece-
dent and, even though Mr. Kiewel's neighbors do not object, this
variance, if approved, would set a precedent.
Councilwoman Bolkcom stated that if Mr. Kiewel was to convert his
existing garage into living space, there would not be a problem.
Mr. Kiewel stated that he is trying to point out what is logicalo
There is no objection from his neighbors, and perhaps a precedent
should be set.
Mayor Nee stated that this creates a question of whether or not
Council is being arbitrary in ways that do not make sense. He
stated that Mr. Kiewel has a lot of spaceo and the City encourages
persons to store their items. Yet this limit mitigates against
it.
Councilman Schneider asked Mr. Kiewel if he would considered
reducing the size of this addition.
Mr. Kiewel stated that it would be impractical, as he needs the
space.
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� Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that Mr. Kiewel has good intentions,
but there is a potential that in the future, if the home is sold,
someone may wish to convert it to a home occupation.
MOTION by Councilman SchneideT to concur with the unanimous
recommendation of the Appeals Commission and deny Variance Request,
VAR #95-23. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
15. VARIANCE REQUEST VAR #95-26, BY ANOKA COIINTY COMMiJNITY ACTION
PROGRAM (ACCAPI, TO REDUCE THE FRONT YARD SETBACK FROM 35 FEET
TO 24.6 FEET TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE,
GENERALLY LOCATED AT 380 57TH PLACE N.E. (WARD 1):
Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that this is a request to
reduce the front yard setback to allow construction of a garage.
He stated that this is a"double fronted" property and is the best
alternative. He stated that one change discussed was that if the
garage was moved five feet, it would allow additional garage stalls
and open space.
MOTION by Councilman Billings to concur with the unanimous
recommendation of the Appeals Commission and grant Variance
Request, VAR #95-26, with the following stipulation: (1) the
� petitioner shall install a hard surfaced driveway of asphalt or
concrete by October 1, 1996. Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom.
Upon a voice vote, Councilman Billings, Councilwoman Bolkcom,
Councilman Schneider, and Councilwoman Jorgenson voted in favor of
the motion. Mayor Nee abstained from voting on the motion and the
motion carried by a four to one vote.
16. SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, SP #95-09, BY PAUL LITWINCZUK, PER
SECTION 205.07.O1.0 (� OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO ALLOW
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS OTHER THAN THE FIRST ACCESSORY BUILDING,
OVER 240 SQUARE FEET. ON LOT 17, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 55.0 FEET
THEREOF, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NO. 22, GENERALLY LOCATED AT
6291 CENTRAL AVENUE N.E. (WARD 21:
Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that this is a request for
a special use permit to allow construction of a second accessory
structure at 6291 Central Avenue N.E. He stated that the peti-
tioner is proposing to construct an 8 foot by 24 foot addition and
construction of a two car garage with a master bedroom above.
Mr. Hickok stated that staff recommended approval of this special
use permit with three stipulations, and the Planning Commission
concurred.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to concur with the recommendation
� of the Planning Commission and grant Special Use Permit, SP #95-09,
with the following stipulations: (1) the petitioner shall con-
struct a hard surfaced drive of asphalt or concrete within twelve
months of this approval of SP #95-09; (2) all grading, drainage
and downspout locations shall be designed in a manner that wxll
prevent detrimental runoff impacts to adjacent property; and (3)
all necessary permits shall be obtained from the City prior to
construction. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice
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vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
17. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR CENTRAL AVENUE BIKEWAY/
WALKWAY PROJECT NO. ST. 1994-9:
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated that bids were opened for
the Central Avenue bikeway/walkway project, and three bids were
received. He stated that the low bidder was Hardrives, Inc. in the
amount of $349,352.90. He stated that the City's estimated cost
of the project was $280,000.00.
Mr. Flora said that the State of Minnesota is requiring the City
to build a pedestrian bridge to State Highway standards. He stated
he felt that by revising the present design, the bridge can �e a
simpler design. He recommended that the bids be rejected, and this
project be re-bid in early 1996.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the following bids for
the Central Avenue Bikeway/Walkway Project No. ST. 1994-9:
Hardrives, Inc. in the amount of $349,352.90; Forest Lake
Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $361,734.50; and H& M Asphalt
Company in the amount of $399,791.95. Seconded by Councilman
Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to reject the bids and authorize
staff to redesign this pro7ect and re-bid in early 1996. Seconded
by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
18. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that there are several items to be
discussed in the conference session. He stated that these are:
(1) the Southwest Quadrant condominium issue; (2) the budget issue
regarding personnel; (3) a Stonybrook Creek update from staff
mediation meeting with the representatives of Spring Lake Park; an�
(4) evening hours on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for City
operations.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Councilman Billings to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting
of the Fridley City Council of October 2, 1995 ad�ourned at
9:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carole Haddad
Secretary to the City Council
William J. Nee
Mayor