10/05/1998 - 00000272THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL
OF OCTOBER 5, 1998
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order by Mayor Jorgenson at
7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Jorgenson led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Jorgenson, Councilmember Barnette, Councilmember
Billings, and Councilmember Bolkcom
MENIBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Schneider
PROCLAMATIONS:
Cities Week: October 5- 11, 1998:
Mayor Jorgenson read a proclamation declaring the week of October 5- 11, 1998 as Cities Week
in the City of Fridley.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 28, 1998:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the minutes of the September 28, 1998
meeting as presented in writing. Seconded by Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE OF
THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA, BY MAKING A CHANGE IN ZONING
DISTRICTS (REZONING REQUEST, ZOA #98-02 BY ROSLYN PARK
WESLEYAN CHURCH) (WARD 1):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that the petitioner, Gary Brewster, is requesting that
appro�mately one-half of the church property located at 5315 Fifth Street and 5300 Si�th
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Street be rezoned from R-2 and R-3 to R-3. The rezoning would bring the entire church
property under R-3 zoning. The rezoning request would facilitate long-range plans for
expansion of the church. The first reading of this ordinance was approved by Council at
their September 14 meeting.
APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1119 TO AMEND THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA, BY MAKING A CHANGE IN ZONING
DISTRICTS (REZONING REQUEST ZOA #98-02, BY ROSLYN PARK
WESLEYAN CHURCH)(WARD 1).
2. RESOLUTION NO. 67-1998 APPROVING A VACATION, SAV #98-02,
GENERALLY LOCATED AT 5300 SIXTH STREET N.E. BY ROSLYN PARK
WESLEYAN CHURCH)(WARD 1)(TABLED SEPTEMBER 14, 1998):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that the petitioner is requesting that the City vacate
an alley that bisects the church property to facilitate future expansion of the church. The
request was tabled at the September 14 City Council meeting at the petitioner's request, to
allow additional time to re-word the stipulations to simplify the recording process at
Anoka County.
Changes were made as follows: 1) Stipulation No. 1 was modified in a manner that
eliminated references to specific addresses. The new language requires that an easement
be maintained for those needing access; 2) Stipulation No. 2 was re-worded to state that
the City will retain an easement for utility purposes; 3) Stipulation No. 3 was eliminated.
At such time as the City's utility easement is vacated, the City will have the ability to
require a new easement; 4) Stipulation No. 7 was refined to clarify the church's "hold
harmless" requirement. The intent is that the church hold the City harmless for injuries or
damages sustained during construction; 5) Other changes related to the re-ordering of the
eleven stipulations.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 67-1998, APPROVING A VACATION, SAV
#98-02, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 5300 SIXTH STREET N.E. (BY ROSLYN
PARK WESLEYAN CHURCH).
3. CLAIMS:
APPROVED PAYMENT OF CLAIM NOS. 83130 - 83390.
4. LICENSES:
APPROVED LICENSES AS LISTED ON PAGES 4.01 AND 4.02 OF THE
COUNCIL AGENDA.
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5. ESTIMATES:
APPROVED ESTIMATES AS FOLLOWS:
Frederic W. Knaak, Esq.
Holstad and Knaak, P.L.C.
3535 Vadnais Center Drive
St. Paul, MN 55110
Services Rendered as City Attorney
for the Month of September, 1998 $4,250.00
Ron Kassa Construction
743 8 Upton
Richfield, MN 55423
1998 Miscellaneous Concrete Curb and
Gutter and Sidewalk
Project No. 315
Estimate No. 6 $2,752.72
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded
by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to approve the adoption of the agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
Mayor Jorgenson explained that this is the time reserved for residents to address Council on items
that are not on the agenda.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
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6. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Mayor Jorgenson reminded residents of the open house for the Fridley Community Center Grand
Opening which will be held on October 25, beginning with a pancake breakfast at 7:00 a.m. The
dedication will take place at 1:15 p.m. Various activities will be held until 5:00 p.m. The public
was encouraged to attend.
Councilmember Barnette reminded residents of the SOth Anniversary Task Force meeting
scheduled for Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 p.m. on the lower level of the Municipal Center. He
encouraged citizen participation, noting that their input is appreciated.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember
Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY
CITY COUNCIL OF OCTOBER 5, 1998 WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:40 PM
Respectfully submitted,
Tamara D. Saefke Nancy J. Jorgenson
Recording Secretary Mayor