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GTY OF
FRIDLEY
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
MARCH 22, 1999
The City of Fridley will not discriminate oi activi i s because�of a e, color 1 creed�relig on,tnational ongm,
or employment in its services, programs,
sex, disability, age, marital status, S to allowe ind v'duals�w h d sab � tiest to partic pate in any of F dley's
accommodation will be provided
services, programs, and activities. Hearing imPaued persons who nee d an i n t e r p r e t e r o r o t h e r p e r s ons wit
disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 at least one week in
advance. (TTD/572-3534)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATION:
Facing the Future with Hope
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Cify Council Meeting of March 1, 1999
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
OLD BUSINESS:
Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 113, Entitled "Solid Waste Disposal
and Recycling Collection," by Amending
Section 113.07, and also Amending Chapter 11,
Entitled "General Provisions and Fees," by
Amending Section 11.10, "Fees" ....••••••••••••••••�•�•
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FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 22, 1999
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS:
i Receive the Planning Commission Minutes
of March 3 1999
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............................................ 2.01 — 2.14
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First Reading of an Ordinance Recodifying
the Fridley City Code, Chapter 206 Entitled
"Building Code," by Amending Sections
206.01.02, 206.01.03, 206.03.01, 206.03.03,
206.04, 206.05.01 and 206.07.12 ...........................
........................ 3.01 — 3.21
Approve Extension of Variance, VAR #98-07,
by Blaine Jones, to Reduce the Front Yard
Setback to Allow the Reconstruction of a
Garage, Generally Located at 54 Locke Lake
Road N.E. (Ward 3) ..........................................
.............................. 4.01 — 4.02
Approve Amendment to the Comprehensive Sign
Plan for Skywood Mall/Menards Plaza, Generally
Located at 5235 — 5249 Central Avenue N.E.
(Ward 2) ...........:......
..................................................................... 5.01 — 5.06
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Approve Amendment to the Comprehensive Sign
Plan for 7820 University Avenue N.E. (Ward 3) .....................
6.01 — 6.06
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FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF mArct,.n cc, ����
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS:
Approve 1999 Residential Recycling
Agreement Between the City of Fridley and 7 �� — 7 �7
County of Anoka ••••••••••••
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Receive Proposals and Award Contract
for the Purchase of a New Telephone
.. 8.01 — 8.03
System with Voice Mail ................................................................
Receive Bids and Award Contract
for Miscellaneous Concrete Curb and
9.01 — 9.02
Gutter Project No. 322 ....................................................................
Receive Bids and Award Contract
for 1999 Street Improvement (Sealcoat)
............. 10.01 —10.05
Project No. ST. 1999 — 10 .................................................
Resolution of the City of Fridley, Minnesota,
by Which it Finds that an Emergency Exists
Requiring the Purchase of Six Power Generators
Without Public Bid in Order to Safeguard the
Operation of the Municipal Sewage System in 11.01 — 11.03
theYear 2000 ...............................................
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 22, 1999
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APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS:
Claims
................................................................................... 12.01
Licenses....................................................................................... 13.01
— 13.02
Estimates.................................................
...................................... 14.01
ADOPTION OF AGENDA.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
(Consideration of Items not on Agenda - 15 Minutes)
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider Special Use, #SP #99-01, by Holiday
Companies, for the Construction of a Holiday
Stationstore, Generally Located at 5695 Hackmann
Avenue (Ward 2)
................................................................................. 15.
01 — 15.02
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 22, 1999
NEW BUSINESS:
Variance Request, VAR #99-01, by Abraham and
June Nichols, to Allow them to Park a Travel
Trailer on Blacktop Driveway Rather than the
Side or Rear Yard, Generally Located at 6949
Hickory Drive N.E. (Ward 3) ..................................................................
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16.01 — 16.11
Receive Bids and Award Contract for the 1999 Street � 7.01
Improvement Project No. ST. 1999 —1: Riverview Heights .................
Informal Status Reports
ADJOURN.
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............... 18.01
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FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 22, 1999 �oF
FRIDLEY
The City of Fridley wi11 not discriminate against or harass anyone in the admission or access to, �� sabitlity,tage,ema ital status,
its services, programs, or activities because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex,
sexual orientation or status with regard to public assistsn ervice so rogramst and activitiestl Hearing impaired per ons who
individuals with disabilities to participate in any of Fridley P
need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 at
least one week in advance. (TTD/572-3534)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGiANCE.
PRESENTATION:
Facing the Future with Hope
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
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APPROVAL.OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
OLD BUSINESS:
Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 113, Entitled "Solid Waste Disposal
and Recycling Collection," by Amending
Section 113.07, and also Amending Chapter 11,
Entitled "General Provisions and Fees," by
Amending Se ion 11.10, "Fees" .... 1.01 —1.03
NEW BUSINESS:
Receive the Planning ommission Minutes
of March 3, 1999 ....... ..................... 2.01 — 2.14
First Reading of an Ordinance Recodifying
the Fridley City Code, Chapter 206 Entitled
"Building Code," by Amending ections
206.01.02, 206.01.03, 206.03.0 , 206.03.03,
206.04, 206.05.01 and 206.07. 2... 3.01 — 3.21
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED�:
Approve Extension of Variance, VAR #98-07,
by Blaine Jones, to Reduce the Front Yard
Setback to Allow the Reconstruction of a
Garage, Generally Located at 54 Locke Lake
Road N.E. (Ward 3) .... ................... 4.01 — 4.02
Approve Amendment to the Comprehensive Sign
Plan for Skywood Mall/Menards Plaza, Generaily
Located at 5235 — 5249 Central Avenue N.E.
(Ward 2) ................................... 5.01 — 5.06
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Approve Amendment to the Comprehensive
Sign Plan for 7820 University Avenue�NO '_ 6.06
(Ward 3) .................:.`..............
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Approve 1999 Residential Recycling
Agreement Between the Ciry of Fridley and
County of Anoka .. 7.01 — 7.07
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Receive Proposals and Award Contract
for the Purchase of a New Telephone8 01 — 8.03
System with Voice Mail ..............
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 22, 1999
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED)•
Receive Bids and Award Contract
for Miscellaneous Concrete Curb and �
Gutter Project No. 322 .................... 9.01 — 9.02
Receive Bids and Award Contract
for 1999 Street Improvement (Sealcoat)
Project No. ST. 1999 —10 .............. 10. 1— 10.05
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Resolution of th City of Fridley, Minnesota,
bY Which it Finds that an Emergency Exists
Requiring the Purchase of Six Power Generators
Without Public Bid in Order to Safeguard the
Operation of the Municipaf Sewage System in
the Year 2000 ................................. 11.01 —11.03
Claims...................................12.01
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Licenses ................................... 13.01 —13.02
Estimates .....
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA.
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OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
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(Consideration of Items not on Agenda - 15 Minutes)
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider Special Use, #SP #99-01, by Holiday
Companies, for the Construction of a Holiday
Stationstore, Generally Located at 5695 Hackmann
Avenue (Ward 2) ......... . ........ ...... 15.01 — 15.02
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NEW BUSINESS:
Variance Request, VAR #99-01, by Abraham and
June Nichols, to Allow them to Park a Travel
Trailer on Blacktop Driveway Rather than the
Side or Rear Yard, Generally Located at 6949
Hickory Drive N.E. (Ward 3) .................. 16.01 —16.11
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Receive Bids and Award Contract for the 1999
Street Improvement Project No. ST. 199g —1:
Riverview Heights ................ ............. 17.01
Informal Status Reports ........
ADJOURN.
18.01
TAE MINUTES OF TH� K�t�u �N� 1•""' 1"." �-
OF MARCH 1, 1999
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was cailed to order by Mayor Jorgenson at
7:33 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Jorgenson led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
1VIEMBERS ABSENT:
PROCLAMATION:
Mayor Jorgenson,
Councilmember Barnette, Councilmember
Billings, Councilmember Wolfe, and Councilmember Bolkcom
None
Fridle Histo Month — March 1999:
Ma or Jorgenson read a proclamation declaring March 1999 as Fridley History Month in the City
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of Fridley.
PRESENTATiON:
Fridle 's 50`h Anniversa Celebration Calendar of Events:
Ms. Dorothy Gargaro, member of the Fridley's 50`�' Anniversary Task Force, presented Council
with an official calendar of events for the 50"' Anniversary Cel abna� ia nat the Spr ngbrook Nature
of the events, noting that the first event, Winter Critter C
Center has already been held. The scheduled events take into co�n�s; dera e10n he eve� ts that wid
future elements of Fridley. Ms. Gargaro invited all residents to pa P
be held throughout 1999.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Re ular Cit Council Meetin of Eebrua 22 1999:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to app
rove the minutes of the Regular City Council
meeting of February 22, 1999 as presented in writing. Seconded by Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS:
1• RESOLUTION NO 22-199
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AKL'AWIDE REVIEW FOR THE MEDTRONiC IP
NORTAWEST CORNER OF I-694 AND HIGHWAY 65:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that this action would amend the geographic area for
Medtronic's AUAR. The amendment reflects the addition of seven single-family lots
proposed for acquisition by Medtronic. By adding this area, the City would commit to
analyzing it for impacts of the Medtronic project.
APPROVED ADOPTiON OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-1999, ANfENDING
RESOLUTION n10. 22-1998 TO ANIEND THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA FOR THE
ALTERNATIVE URBAN AREAWIDE REVIEW FOR THE MEDTRONIC INC.
CAMPUS AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF I-694 AND HiGHWAY G5.
2- RESOLUTION NO. 23-1999 AUTRORiZiNG APPLiCATION TO TAE
METROPOLITAIV COUNCIL FOR MNRRA PLAN FUNDiNG ASSiSTANCE�
Mr. Burns, City Manager, expiained that staff requested Council approval to apply for
National Park Service funds available throu�
�h the Metropolitan Council. This funding
wouid be used to assess conformity of local plans and ordinances with i�INRA's
"Comprehensive Mana�ement Plan" for the Mississippi River corridor. The application is
for a funding amount of $15,000. Mr. Burns noted that while the City is required to
match that amount, staff has been assured that the money already pledged for
comprehensive pianning would be counted as the local match. The City's participation in
the grant does not commit Fridley to following MNRA guidelines; however, it will help to
pay for planning associated with development of the State mandated "Critical Areas Plan".
It would also cover the cost associated with the State mandated "Shoreland Management
Plan".
APPROVED THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-1999, AUTHORIZING
APPLiCAT10N TO THE METROPOLiTAN COUNC�L FOR MNRRA PLAN
FUNDING ASSISTANCE.
3• CLAiMS:
APPROVED PAYMENT OF CLAIM NOS. 85780 THROUGH 858G9.
4. LICENSES:
APPROVED LiCENSES AS SUBIVIITTED.
5. ESTiMATES:
APPROVED ESTINIATES AS FOLLOWS:
Frederic W. Knaak, Esq.
Holstad and Knaak, P.L.C.
3535 Vadnais Center Drive
St. Paul, NiN 55110
Services Rendered as City Attorney $5,000.00
For the Month of February, 1999
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the consent agenda as presented.. Seconded by
Councilmember Wolfe.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEIVIBERS VOTiNG YYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRRIED UNANIMOUSL
ADOPTION OF AGEND�:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to move Item 9 and Item 10 tfethe front of the agenda,
immediately followin; Open Forum. Seconded by Councilmember Wol
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTINL AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRfED UNAMMOUS
OPEN FORUM VISiTORS:
Mayor Jorgenson noted that this is the time set aside for residents to speak about issues not on
the agenda.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
PUBLiC HEARiNGS:
9. CONSIDER REDUCING THE SOLiD WASTE P►�sai�l���l.l --.----___-- -
(SWAP) FEES iN 1999:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to waive the reading and open the public hearing at
7:50 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTINGOUSLYMAND RTAER PUB LC
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIM
HEARtNG WAS OPENED AT 7:50 P.M.
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Ms. Jones, Planning Assistant/Recycling Coordinator, explained that there were two main reasons
why Fridley was considering reducing the SWAP fees at this time; one is due to the closure of the
Fridley Recycling Center and the other is the reduction in the curbside recycling contract costs
that were budgeted for 1999. Staff looked at two different options; reducing the fee in the
amount of seventy-five cents per quarter and reducing the fee in the amount of fifty cents per
quarter. She explained that reducing the fee by seventy-five cents per quarter would allow the
City to maximize the amount of SCORE funds for 1999 but provide too much revenue for 1999
and 2000. Therefore, it appeared that the reduction of fifty cents per quarter would be more
appropriate. The reduction would take effect with the April 1999 utility bil(ing.
With no further questions or comments, there was a MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to
close the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANINIOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC
HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 7:55 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. F[RST READING OF
Glv � � i L�u "SOLID WASTE
BY AMENDiNG SECTiON 1
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11.10, `�FEES"•
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MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending
Chapter l 13, Entitled "Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Collection," by Amending Section
I I3.07, and also Amending Chapter 1 l, Entitled "General Provisions and Fees," by Amending
Section 11.10, "Fees". Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE 1�IOTION CARRIED UNANIIVIOUSLY.
PUBLiC HEARINGS:
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i rt� K�VOCATION OF SPECiAL USE PERMIT #97-07
UK_ GRANTINC �nnn�v. � ....�. _ _ _ __
C�ARAGE GENERALLY L
WARD2:
Mr. Hickok, Plannin� Coordinator, provided Council with a brief summary of the Special Use
Permit process. He noted that there often are times where the Planning Commission must
consider placing stipulations on the special use permit application in order to assure that the
property continues to be compatible with the surrounding land uses. These stipulations assure
RiDLEY CiTY COUNCTL MEET
that there are litigating features to allow the uses to co-exist. Bot cial use nerm t appl cationn and
the City Council must approve of the stipulations placed on the spe P
Mr. Hickok noted that special use permits and conditional use p
ermits are both terms used
interchan eably and both legally recognized by the state statutes. H onXar,e tob erveda but noth ng
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use permit shall remain in effect as long as the conditions agree p
in the section shall prevent a municipality from enacting ora�u e the e�rnit is only valid as long
the status of conditiona l uses. Un d e r t h e l a n g u a g e o f t h e s t ,
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as the conditions agreed upon are observed.
Mr. Hickok
further stated that it is Mr. Knaak, the City Attorney's, opinion that if any conditions
are not (in stafE's opinion) being met on the condition ulchss tuat on unril there has been a public
valid in their entirety. The City Council cannot act on s
haring and a finding of the violation by t}ie City Council.
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to open the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. Seconded by
Councilmember Barnette.
UPON � VOICE VOTE, ALL �iE1'1BERS VOTING A SLY AND RTH R PUB LC
DECLARED THE MOTiON CARRIED UNANiMOU
HEARtNG WAS OPENED AT 8:00 P.NI.
Mr. Hickok explained that the subject property is located at 6?LitW nczuk to allow h m to k e�p
case, a special use permit was issue d �n 1 9 9 7 t o a l l o w M r. P a u l p lte d
an existing garage on his property as an accessory stru� for a newhhome on t e�property wit an
for the special use permit, construction was underway
attached garage.
Seven sti ulations accompanied the approved speciai use permitp thr arked offhther hard-surface
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has failed to adhere to. Tn e�m °f ov'ements to the existing gar get o blend the building in with
riverway, no roofin� and sid� g p
the new home/gara�e, and lack of the required letter of credit• onst tu ee a basis forrnestabl shingaa
failure to compiete the pro�ect by October l, 1998 should � Staff recommended revoking the
pubtic hearing to revoke the special use permit. Therefore,
s ecial use permit. They also recommend that Mr. Litwinczuk rs not been recev ed by that datet
p ri12, ] 999. If an appltcat�on ha
through the formal process by Ap
the garage shall be set on a demolition schedule whe 999.t If�he gar� ge espnot removed and the
the second accessory building (garage) by May l, l
ro ert roperly restored by that date, the City wi11 schedule demolition of the garage and site
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restoration. All associated expenses would then be billed to the property owner.
' ember Barnette asked what Mr. Litwinczuk's intentions were. tW n�Huk �eatlysd d not
Councilm
that he had spoken with Mr. Litwinczuk th Crit Hs in�ent to revoke the special use permit.
comment other than that he was aware of y
MOTION by Councilmember Wolfe to approve the revocation of Special Use Permit #97-07, to
Paul Litwinczuk, Granting Approval to Maintain an Existing Garage, Generally Located at 6291
Central Avenue N.E. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MENIBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to open the public hearing at 8:07 p.rn, Seconded b
Councilmember Barnette. y
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MENiBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOT(ON CARRIED UIYAN[MOUSLY.
Mr. Hickok, Pianning Coordinator, explained that this property is the Wal-Mart property ]ocated
at 8450 University Avenue N.E. In 1992 a special use permit, with three stipulations, Wal-Mart
was required to allow outdoor sales in their garden center. A new spec�al use permit was issued
in October of 1994 to allow for an expansion of the garden center, which �ncluded four additional
stipulations. As part of the requirements for the expansion of the garden center, Wal-Mart was
required to construct an enclosure on the south side of their buildin� to allow for outdoor stora e.
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Mr. Hickok noted that Wal-Mart has had infractions on two of the four stipulations under the
special use permit. These include having a display on the front sidewalk and the outdoor stora e
on the south side of the buildin�. g
Staff recommended that Council hold the ublic hearin�
reserve the right to revoke the special use permit for an future violat ons of tipulations rela e' but
either Special Use Permit,SP #92-07 or Special Use Permit, SP #94-14. t�ng to
Ms. Stephanie Barton, Store Mana�er of the Fridley Wal_Mart Store, stated that she had mana ed
the Fridley store for the past few years. To correct the violations, the following plans have been
initiated: 1) the cardboard bails and pallets would be recycled through the Wal-Mart distribution
center in Wisconsin; and 2) arrangements have been made for off-site warehousing space for
when additional storage is needed.
Ms: Barton noted that Wal-Mart was also in the process of sketching up blueprints for a small
expansion on the north side of the building to better accommodate seasonal fluctuations in
bus�ness. In the future, after the approval process, this could serve as a more permanent solution
to the storage problems.
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Councilmember Bolkcom asked if she was correct in assuming that on any given day no
pallets/stacked cardboard would be in public view. Ms. B�ed on a n ghtly bas srrTheacardboard
that they are abte to keep in the building would be recy
bails wouid be shipped back to the distribution center. Additionally, the trampoline currently
displayed on the front sidewalk would be removed.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that she would like to stress the importance �WOUldtseeathat thas
clutter out of view. In the future, per Council, if a violation were noted, staff
hearing is continued at the next scheduled Council meeting for revocation of the special use
permit.
Mayor Jorgenson thanked Ms. Barton for working with City staffto resolve this problem.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to continue the publ«the Citg doesrnot�n end to wai�e, �n
Specia] Use Permit, SP #94-14, and that in takm� th�s act�on, Y
any way, shape or form, any of its obligations, duties or righunc Imember Wo1fe'l�ty to revoke this
or any other spec�al use permit in the City. Seconded by Co
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL NIEN1BERS VOTING AYE, NiAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNAN[1Vi0USLY.
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MOTION by Councilmember Billin�s to open the public hearin� at 8:20 p.m. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL 1ViENiBERS VO NIMOUSLY MAND RTHER PUB LC
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRiED UNA
HEARING WAS OPE1vED AT 8:20 P.M.
Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that special use permits for this property were required
in 1996 for a number of items that were being inte�rated into the development of the site. At that
time Menards was planning an extensive expansion of theirnets �� UlationOsn The pe�tit oner has had
approved three separate special use permits, conta�nin� ro P
infractions on one of the nine stipulations.
Mr. Hickok noted that Stipulation No. 2 stated that novadof'a sae al use perdm t by�the City.
merchandise shall be permitted without a review and appro a p
Menards, however, has had a truckload sale with five produce vendor trucks in the parking lot, �
request for Christmas tree sales in the parking lot, and a fruit sale in the parking lot.
Mr. Hickok stated staff recommended that the public hearing be held, comment be received, that a
record of observations be created, and that the specia) use permit not be revoked at this time, but
that Council reserve the right to for any future infractions.
Councilmember Billings stated that in November of 1998 a truckload sale was held in the parkin
lot, and he requested that staff contact Menards to see if they were aware that it was a violation. g
Mr. Hickok noted that a letter was sent, and citations were issued at that time. He aiso met with
a representative from the Menards corporate offices at that time. The violations were
acknowledged, and Menards management staff agreed that they would not continue to violate on
the site. Mr. Hickok noted that he was not aware whether this meeting occurred before or after
the November fruit sale in the parking lot.
Mr. Anderson, Legal Manager of Menards (Eau Claire, WI headquarters), and Mr. Scott
McKensey, Fridley Menards Store Manager, were present to address this issue. Mr. Anderson
stated that they have not intentionally violated the agreement or jeopardized the outdoor special
use permit. He agreed that perhaps the internal communication of Menards was in need of some
improvement; however they were attempting to rectify the problems. Merchandise has not been
sold outside at the Fridley facility since the truckload sale.
Mayor Jorgenson asked who typically was contacted in regard to the violations. Mr. Hickok
stated that he believed the Corporate Offce has been notified in the past. Mayor Jorgenson asked
that any future notices also be sent to the local store manager, as it appears that the information
has not been related to the local store in the past.
Councilmember Billings stated he does not believe the problem was a result of poor management
at the Fridley store. He felt it was apparent that the management at the corporate headquarters in
Eau Claire, Wisconsin did not care enou�h to see that the local store was in compliance with their
agreements. If he were not concerned about the employees at the Fridley facility, he would vote
to revoke the special use permit without further consideration. This would seem to be a continual
problem that management does not take seriously.
Mayor Jorjenson said she noticed trucks also parked outside the Fridley Menards that could be
rented to haul building materials. She asked if that was also a violation of the special use permit.
Mr. Hickok responded that it was and would be subject to penalties as well. Mayor Jorgenson
reminded Mr. McKensey that anything parked outside of the fenced area was a violation of the
special use permit. Any further violations would be subject to revocation of the special use permit
that will have an immense impact on their business. She asked that this be relayed to corporate
management.
Mr. and Mrs. Rasmussen, Skywood Lane, stated that they felt very strongly that Council needed
to uphold the statements that have been made. Menards has a history of completing things only
to a point and then stopping. Ms. Rasmussen noted that Menards never completed the required
landscaping and that major erosion has resulted with a threat of the Rasmussens losing many of
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their trees. Additionally, concerns were addressed about the fencing with regard to proper
screening and maintenance.
Mr. Hickok responded that when any project reaches completion, a check-off sheet is routed to
determine that everything has been completed properly. At that time, the landscaping will be
reviewed as well and if necessary, corrective action will be required.
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to continue the public hearing for the revocation of Special
Use Permit SP #96-06, that the City of Fridley waives none of its rights in any continuance of this
hearing and that the purpose of the hearing is to continue the review and complete the process.
Furthermore, the City can revoke the special use permit for any reason if there is any past or
future violation of the conditional uses that are referred to in the permit. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOiCE VOTE, ALL MEIViBERS VOTiNG AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARR�ED UNANINIOUSLY.
11. iNFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that she attended the North Metro Home & Garden Fair at the
Mounds View Community Center on Saturday, February 27. She noted that the fair was weli
attended, and she thanked staff for their efforts in or�anizin� the event.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to adjourn the March l, 1999 meeting of the City Council
at 8:55 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL NiEMBERS N MOUSLY AND TH EME ET NG WAS
DECLARED THE iViOTION CARRIED UNA
ADJOURNED AT 8:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamara D. Saeflce Nancy J. Jorgenson
Recording Secretary Mayor
MEMORA.NDUM
DE
VELOPMENT DI�CTOR
Date: March 11, 1999
i Mana er !��
Ta; Wiiliam Burns, C ty 9 �
From: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator
Julie Jones, Planning Assistant/Recycling Coordinator
Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 113 and 11
Since there were no objections to lowering recy��ram fees otn March �1, 1999n staff
regarding reducing Solid Waste Abatement Prog
recommends that the City Council conduct the second reading on ordinance
amendments to Chapters 113 and 11, according to the attachment.
Staff has not received any comments from the public on this me secondreadi gaat the
meeting, so staff recommends tha{'nhe astY re° ous�ly scheduled. If there continue to be
March 22, 1999, City Council mee g, P
no objections, staff recommends that the changes ffectdw th the Ap pu 999 bill'ngs. °n
as possible so that the fee reduction may go into e
M-99-64
1.01
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 113, ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE
DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING COLLECTION", BY AMENDING SECTION 113.07,
AND ALSO AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS
AND FEES", BY AMENDING SECTION 11.10, "FEES"
113
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING COLLECTION
113.07. SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT PROGRAM FEE
Effective with the April 1999 billing, the City of Fridley shall begin charging residential
dwellings of one to four units and multiple dwellings of 5- 12 units $5.50 per unit per
quarter. Multiple dwellings of 13 or more units certified for service under the City's
contract for recycling services will be charged the current contract price which the City
is charged by a private contractor to provide multi-unit recycling services. This fee shall
be charged in conjunction with the utility billings as administered by the Finance
Department. This fee shall be called the Solid Waste Abatement Programming Fee.
This revenue shall be placed in the Solid Waste Abatement Fund and shall be
expended on solid waste programming activities. These activities include the curbside
collection of recyclables for residential dwellings of one to four units, recycling services
to multiple dwellings of 5- 12 units, and other multiple dwellings of 13 or more units
certified for service under the City's contract for recycling services, the purchase and
distribution of curbside recycling containers, a drop-off redemption center for
recyclables, a yard waste transfer center, and other special abatement activities as
authorized by the City Council.
11. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND FEES
11.10. FEES
License and permit fees shalt be as follows:
CODE
113
SUBJECT
Solid Waste Programming
FEE
$5.50 per residential
dwelling of 1-4 units and per multiple
dwellings of 5- 12 units. Multiple
dwellings of 13 or more units certified
for service under the City's recycling
services contract will be charged the
current contract rate which the City is
paying a private contractor to provide
the service.
1.02
Y THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
PASSED AND ADOPTED B � 1999.
DAY OF
NANCY J. JORGENSON - MAYOR
qTTEST:
DEBRA A• SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
Public Hearing:
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Publication:
March 1, 1999
March 1, 1999
March 22, 1999
April 1, 1999
1.03
CITY OF FRIDLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, MARCH 3, 1999
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Savage called the March 3, 1999, Planning Commission meeting to order at
7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Diane Savage, LeRoy Oquist, Dean Saba, Brad Sielaff,
Connie Modig, Larry Kuechle
Members Absent: Dave Kondrick
Others Present: Paul Bolin, Planning Assistant
Dave Hoeschen, Holiday Companies
See attached list
APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 3. 1999. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Mr. Saba, to approve the February 3, 1999,
Planning Commission minutes as written.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: SPECIAL USE PERMIT. SP #99-01. BY HOLIDAY
�TATIONSTORES. INC.:
To allow a motor vehicle fuel, "station store", and a motor vehicle wash
establishment on Part of Lot 1, Auditor's Subdivision No. 25, generally located at
5695 Hackmann Avenue
MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Mr. Saba, to waive the reading of the public hearing
notice and open the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:35
P.M.
Mr. Bolin stated the purpose of the special use permit is for Holiday Companies to
construct a motor vehicle fueling station and car wash at 5695 Hackmann Avenue, the
location of the current Citgo station. The property is currently zoned C-2 General
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Business. Holiday's plan is to raze the current Citgo station and remove the
underground tanks.
Mr. Bolin stated the properties to the east and north of this property are zoned R-1, Single
Family; the property to the south is zoned R-3, General Multiple Dwelling; the property to
the west is Highway 65. Across Highway 65 is the proposed Medtronic site as well as R-
1, Single Family zoning, and Moore Lake is to the north. This property has been used a
service station of some type since the 1950s. In 1975, the property was rezoned from C-
1 S to C-2.
Mr. Bolin stated that in looking at the site plans, the parking meets the code requirements
and the drainage plans and calculations meet or exceed the code requirements. The site
will have improved access to Highway 65 and Central Avenue once the intersection is
reconstructed. Staff has also determined that putting a new station store on this site will
not place any unreasonable demands on the public utilities.
Mr. Bolin stated that in walking around the wooded area on the southern part of the
property, staff noticed what appeared to be some possible wetland vegetative materials.
The City contacted its wetland consultant, Peterson Environmental, and Holiday
contacted its environmental consultant. Both consultants visited the site, took some soil
borings, and examined air photos and wetland inventory maps of the site. Both
consultants concluded that the site is most likely not a wetland. Both consultants
recommended doing some more soil testing by May 1 to either confirm the existence or
absence of wetlands. Staff will be recommending as a stipulation that if non-exempt
wetlands are found on the site, the special use permit, if granted, would become null and
void.
Mr. Bolin stated staff has received three letters of concern from neighborhood residents.
These concerns included excess noise, hours of operation, drainage, environmental
impacts of car wash, underground storage tanks, and property values. Staff used these
concerns as a guideline to develop 20 stipulations for this special use permit. There was
also some concem about lighting, so staff visited similar Holiday station stores in Crystal
and Brooklyn Center at Highway 252 and 66"' Avenue. Both have adjacent single family
homes. Staff took some photos of the night lighting. The Crystal store is fully lit at night
with one side of the canopy which is not lit. The Brooklyn Center station store is similar
architecturally to the proposed Fridley site. At this Holiday, the only sign that is lit is the
front face of the store. This is more in line with what staff would like to see for the Fridley
site if the special use permit is granted.
Mr. Bolin reviewed the site plan showing the location of the station store, the car wash,
parking, finro entrances, and the drainage.
Mr. Bolin stated staff is recommending approval of the special use permit with the
following 20 stipulations:
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1. The soiis on the property
wilt be tested (weather permitting) by May 1, to
make a final determination on the presence C tas env onmental consultant at
wetlands. Testing will be completed by the y
the etitioners expense. if it is determined that non-exana vo dt' No si e�st on
P
the property, this special use permit shall become nu
alterations shail occur untii a final determination on wetlandremises, and litter
2. The petitioner shall be respobas s. f Tralsh receptac�estmust be provided on
control is to occur on a daily
site at convenient locations to facilitate litter control.
3. Parking lot must be lined with a concrete �n{s including one handicap space,
4. Adequate parking to meet code requireme ,
be provided on-site.
5. No off-site employee parking allowed along Hackmann Avenue or the service
road.
6. Final drainage, landscaping, and irrigation plans shall be submitted with
building permit application.
7. Petitioner shall execute a storm pond maintenance agreement, requiring
petitioner to maintain the storm pond.
8. Canopy over gas pumps to have recessed, shielded, dow facesl shall not beS
to be less intrusive on neighboring properties and canopy
internally lit.
9. Car wash hours of operation shall be limited to 6A.M. - 11 Pe umes off
10.Tanks and ventilation shall be lo na{ be approved'by staff prior to issuance of
premises. Tank and vent locatio
a building permit.
11. Petitioner shall install adequate infor natiandlto assu e thattcars waiting to be
proper flow of traffic around the build g
washed do not block access from roadways.
12.Intercom volume shall be set so intercom messages do not carry beyond
stationstore property. customers
13.Informational signage shall be placea �e uest ng they keepl adios turned
that they are in a residential area an q
down so impact does not carry onto neighboring properties.
14. Petitioner shall install all waste trap and filtration devices as required by the
Building Code for car wash facilities. rovisions of
15. The petitioner shall comply with all outdoor sales and storage p
Chapter 205 of the City Code.
16.The petitioner shall comply with all outdoor storage requirements.
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17. The petitioner shatl install underground irrigation for the landscape areas
surrounding the station store.
18. All signs shall be reviewed by staff to assure compliance with Chapter 214 of
the City Code.
19. Ali building elevations shall be reviewed by staff to ensure the design and
materiais used, shall architecturally integrate with the surrounding
neighborhood.
20. The existing fence along the east property line shall be replaced with a
residential type fence, to be approved by staff prior to issuance of a
permit. buiiding
Ms. Modig asked how the size of this proposed station store compares with '
Columbia Heights station store or the Brooklyn Center station store. either the
Mr. Dave Hoeschen, Holiday Companies, stated the Brooklyn Center station is a simi
prototype; however, the proposed station store is slightly smaller at 3,747 square feetar
The Brooklyn Center station store is 4,000 square feet. The Columbia Hei hts stati
store is slightly smaller than this proposed station store. g on
Mr. Sielaff asked where the storm water detention basis was located and does it
discharge into Moore Lake?
Mr. Bolin stated the storm water detention basin is located on the westem ed e of the
property and does discharge into Moore Lake. The storm water after leavingghe catch
basins will go through an oil and water separator before going into Moore Lake.
Mr. Hoeschen stated they will be installing oil and water separators in atl the catch
The neighbors were concemed about drainage. Beyond putting in large d ondin asins.
areas that will capture the water, hold it briefly and discharge it at a regula � e, theg
wanted oil and water se parators b e c a u s e o f t h e p r o x i mi t y to Moore Lake. They are also
going to allow for sedimentation so that not only will they be removing the oil, but will be
removing the phosphorus that comes from lawn fertilizers. This will be an improvement
for Moore Lake.
Mr. Sielaff asked if the car wash would use detergents containing phosphorus.
Mr. Hoeschen stated the release from the car wash is recycled and goes into the sa '
sewer. rntary
Mr. Sielaff asked about the existing underground storage tanks.
Mr. Hoeschen stated all the existing petroleum tanks and equipment will be removed.
They have been working with the State of Minnesota on those issues, In addition th
will be installing all state of the art tanks and equipment. ' ey
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Mr. Saba stated one of the stipulations recommended by staff states that "the intercom
volume shall be set so intercom messages do not carry beyond the station store property"
(#12). He asked how that can be controlted.
Mr. Bolin stated it is staff's hope that Holiday will wal earoui d�the aff ecte vestcomp ai ts
test the volume and monitor the level of sound. How � � Since this is
and there is a problem, the sound level will have to be adjusted accordingly.
a stipulation of the special use permit, if it would become a continuing problem, the City
Council can review the special use permit.
Mr. Saba asked if an intercom system is necessary.
Mr. Bolin stated it is necessary for emergency purposes. It is a way for the Holiday
personnel to communicate with their customers in case of any dangerous situations. It is
staff's intent that the intercom system is not to be used on a regular basis.
Mr. Hoeschen stated that regarding the intercom, they�wouenue stat on stobeethey g eed
customers t ha t a pump i s r e a d y f o r u s e, e t c. A t t h e 5 7 A v
not to use it for music, advertising, or directional messages. In this case, it is only for
emergencies. The int�rcom is finro-way which is required by the Minnesota Fire
Marshall's Office.
Mr. Hoeschen stated that staff has done a very detailed analysis• cceyt ble however�he
to see 20 stipulations but do understand each one and all 20 are a p
would like to address one or finro stipulations.
Mr. Hoeschen stated one stipulation addresses the Weeltlands hereTHerha snoeproblem II
as the City's, believes that is not likely that there are w
with the stipulation except the portion which states: "If is�f und, they wouad like t be pt
wetlands exist on the property..." If wetland vegetation
allowed the opportunity to mediate that wetland as per state regulations. Then, if they
could not do that, the "special use permit should become null and void".
Mr. Hoeschen stated when they started the project, they mailed letters to the neighbors
asking for input and offering to meet with them. In30 Ha'ckmann Avenulehwhose property
owners immediately to the east , the Gdstads, at 9 oWners had a couple of
is very close to the proposed development. These property
issues. One was that Holiday's driveway would be too close to their existing driveway.
The existing site plan talks about moving that driveway as far away from the properly as
possible. The property owners asked that the store hav�e ��° ke to havel a 24 hourhan the
24 hours being requested by Holiday. He stated they w
operation; but they have assured these neighbors that as long as they are living in this
house, Holiday will limit the hours of operation to 5:00 a.m. to midnight.
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Mr. Hoeschen stated he received a telephone cail from the apartment manager at 995
Lynde Drive. She had no issues and seemed happy about the station store coming.
Mr. Hoeschen stated that copies of letters with concems from other neighbors he has not
met were included in the agenda packet, as well as a letter from the Gilstads. He stated
his staff went through an exercise ta try to see what they could do to accommodate as
many of those concems as possible. They developed a site plan to pivot the building;
however, they cannot meet setback requirements with that site plan.
Ms. Modig stated if there is going to be a car wash coming around the side on the east, if
there is a line-up of cars (5-6), what impact is there from exhaust fumes and noise to the
neighbors on that side? How high is the fence going to be between the station store and
the neighbors on this side?
Mr. Hoeschen stated that a previous offer to the neighbors was to work with them
regarding the fence and landscaping. Practically speaking, there is a limit on the height.
They envision an 8-10 foot redwood fence; however, if the fence is too tall, it won't be
very attractive. One peculiarity about this property is that the neighboring pro e
owner's driveway actually encroaches on the station store parcel. It is not an ss e for
Holiday, but it does tend to condense the space between the finro properties. Regarding
the landscaping, they would prefer that the landscaping issue be at staff's
recommendation so it gives flexibility for the neighbors to decide.
Mr. Saba stated that in terms of lighting at night, would this proposed site be lit more like
the Brooklyn Center store or the Crystal store? Only the front face of the store is lit at the
Brooklyn Center store.
Mr. Hoeschen stated the lighting would be the same as the Brooklyn Center store. The
stipulation placed on the site by staff limits it to that, and Holiday is agreeable to that.
Ms. Nancy Jorgenson, 5730 Polk Street, and Fridley Mayor, stated her back yard faces
this property, and she has several concems. She stated there is a considerable drop in
grade from the properties just to the east of this location. Even a 12-foot fence is not
going to visually detract from this station. She has a gazebo and rather large deck in their
back yard, and they enjoy being in the back yard. She is concerned about the traffic that
would be generated. Currently, Hackmann Avenue has a
that enter Central Avenue and then onto Highway 65, and a roximately 3,000 cars/day
come down Central Avenue. These statistics were obtained by A okaeC unty and the�ay
City of Fridley in 1996 prior to the remodeling of the roadway to address the issues of the
Lake Pointe development.
Ms. Jorgenson stated that with the amount of traffic already generated from the
neighborhood and the Citgo gas station, she woufd be curious to know how many cars
per hour Holiday anticipates coming through the new station. The fueling pump area is
going to double compared to the existing gas station. In addition, a convenience store
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will generate trips other than just the fueling. The convenience items that are currentiy
purchased at the gas station are basics such as milk, pop, cigarettes, candy, etc. She
was sure the expanded convenience store would carry more items that will generate
more traffic. Even with the roadway configuration, this side of Highway 65 is going to
continue to operate at a Level F through the next 8 years. Level F is a failing level. With
Medtronic coming in on the Lake Pointe property, the City is anticipating approximately
4,000 cars per day at full development t tfind falte na e ways through'the neighbofiood
cross Highway 65 onto Central Avenue
to leave the site. `
Ms. Jorgenson stated the biggest issue she has is what is actually going to happen with
this entire area in the next 5-10-15 years with the Medtronic project and looking at
potential redevelopment on the east side of Highway 65.
Ms. Jorgenson stated there are four residential properties (including hers) directly
adjacent to the proposed station store development. When the area was actually
rezoned into a redevelopment site in 1985, because they were concerned about the
characteristics of the residential neighborhood, she and a neighbor petitioned the City
Council to keep the four residential homes and the gas station out of the redevelopment
area. She is concerned about how this development fits into the City's long range
comprehensive planning.
Ms. Jorgenson stated the City Council had a meeting about three months ago about
lighting the Moore Lake causeway. The neighborhood directly to the west was very
concerned about the lighting due to the reflection of the lights off the lake and how that
would impact the neighborhood. At that time, the City Council decided to delay any
additional lighting in that area in order to keep the residential character and to maintain
the natural habitat of the Sand Dunes area, as well as Moore Lake Park.
Ms. Jorgenson stated she has received at least 12 telephone calls from neighbors
regarding this particular proposal. They are all very concemed about the traffic pattern.
The entire neighborhood to the east from Gardena Avenue to the south has to come
down Hackmann Avenue to get on Central to access Highway 65. Right now it is very
difficult with the current configuration of the intersection. Even with the roadway
improvements, it is going to continue to operate at a Level F. She sees the potential for
further traffic difficulties to just get greater. Right now, many neighbors are using Silver
Lake Road as access out of the neighborhood because of the difficulty of getting onto
Central Avenue from Hackmann Avenue.
Ms. Jorgenson stated that when they first purchased their property, there had been a full
gas station including a convenience store in this location. Before they purchased their
property, they had asked the City what was going to happen to this site because the
station was closed at that time. The City told them the station was to be removed and a
smaller store put in to just service the neighborhood. That was 22 years ago, and the
station has been a wonderful neighbor.
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Ms. Jorgenson stated Holiday Stationstores are good businesses and are good
neighbors, but she believed the traffic situation in this area warrants a closer look. The
conditions for a special use permit can be denied if it is found that the proposed
development is against the general health, safety, and welfare of the community, not only
the community of Fridley but surrounding areas affected by this development.
Ms. Savage asked if staff had any reaction to the issue brought up by Mayor .�orgenson
regarding the long range planning for this area. How does this fit in with the Medtronic
project, and does the City really want a gas station here?
Mr. Bolin stated the Medtronic project is still in the planning stages. He has not seen
any plans regarding the Medtronic project that is related to this residential area.
Mr. Sielaff asked what is being proposed for this residential area in the Comprehensive
Plan.
Mr. Bolin stated the Comprehensive Plan is stitl being developed, and he did not have an
answer to that question.
Mr. Jim Nevison, 5720 Polk Street, stated that he has lived next to Mayor Jorgenson for
2%z years. He purchased a vacant lot with no tax base, constructed a$150,000 home,
and now contributes $1,800 in taxes per year. Over the next 30 years, he and his family
will be generating about $60,000 in taxes for the City of Fridley. They built here because
it is a beautiful neighbofiood with beautiful trees and a great place to raise a family. The
current gas station has been a good neighbor. It has always closed in the evening, and
his family has always felt safe and secure. He is opposed to this larger gas station/
convenience store development that will attract a lot of traffic and be open 24 hours a
day. Mr. Hoeschen has said that the hours will be limited as long as the Gilstads live
here; but if they move, it will revert to a 24 hour station. It would be better for this
development to happen across Highway 65 and keep this neighborhood quiet and
desirable. He hopes his investment in Fridley is not wasted.
Mr. Richard Wolfe, 960 Hackmann Avenue, and Fridley Councilmember, stated he has
many of the same concems as Mayor Jorgenson. Hackmann Avenue is the number one
way for the neighbors to get onto Central Avenue, and the traffic is phenomenaf during
the moming. With a new gas station/convenience store, they also have to consider
Totino Grace High School students who might use the convenience store in the moming
to pick up pop and snacks. Many times in order to go west on I-694, he takes back
streets to Silver Lake Road if the traffic looks bad on Hackmann. He referred to
stipulation #13 which reminds and requests customers "...to keep radios tumed down so
impact does not carry onto neighboring properties." He did not know how this stipufation
could be enforced.
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Mr. Richard Wolfe stated he has received at least 10 telephone calls from neighbors who
are not happy with increased traffic, noise. Just as an example is that the blowers in a
car wash are extremely loud, louder even than an intercom system for communicating
with a customer. He believed the traffic in this area is going to be extreme, especially with
the Medtronic project which is looking at 3,500 employees. Obviously, this station would
be a gold mine for Holiday, but a disaster for this neighborhood. You have to look further
than just the 350 foot notification area. He wondered why the Columbia Heights' Holiday
store wasn't looked at by staff. The lights there are very bright.
Ms. Ann Williams, 5760 Hackmann Avenue, stated that she lives across from the
Gilstads. She stated there are numerous times when she has difficulty getting out of
driveway because of the heavy tra�c on Hackmann. She has many cars that pull into her
driveway to turn around. This gas station is going to do nothing for the neighborhood;
and, as far as she is concerned, it is going to trash the neighborhood.
Mr. Bob Gilstad, 930 Hackmann Avenue, stated he owns the adjoining property. He has
talked with Mr. Hoeschen about his concerns. Regarding the excess lighting, he looked
at several other Holiday stores. He felt the lights at the Brooklyn Center store were bright.
He stated his bedroom overlooks the station now; and even the store closes at 10:00 p.m.
on weekdays and 11:00 p.m. on weekends, he still has some light. They do hear a lot of
noise al through the night, even when the station is closed. They have stopped several
night burglaries.
Mr. Gilstad stated one of his concems was if there was a way to have the building tumed
so the back of the building faces them. That way the lights from the building would be off
to the side, similar to the Columbia Heights store. Regarding the drainage issue, the
station lot is lower. If the lot is raised up, he is concerned about having water ponding in
his back yard. He stated he has lived here for 18 years. He works at home, and he is
concemed about the City moving the road with the new development. That will cause a
problem, because a stop sign would be put right at his driveway which would cause more
problems for him getting out of his driveway. He also talked to three realtors about real
estate values. With a bigger station store, he can lose about $30,000 on the value of his
house.
Mr. Jim Wolfe, 1265 Hathaway Lane, stated that when he came down Hathaway Lane by
the existing station the day before, because of the traffic from Medtronic, the stop light
changed four times and he still could not get onto Central Avenue. He finally tumed right
on Central Avenue and went to Gardena and made a U-tum to come back on Central to
get to Highway 65. He timed the stop light, and it was 11 seconds for 35 cars to go by
and on the other side coming north, it was 5 seconds. So, something has to be done to
allow the neighbors access to Central Avenue.
Ms. Wendy Wegland, 995 Lynde Drive, stated she is the resident manager at Moore Lake
Apartments. When she first talked to Mr. Hoeschen, she was in favor of the
development. However, after hearing the neighborhood's concems and giving it some
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more thought, she has changed her mind and does agree with the neighbors that this
development would cause more traffic. She also had concems about safety. She stated
there are a lot of children at Moore Lake Apartments. and she would be concemed for
their safety. This area just doesn't need the added traffic.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to close the pubfic hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:35 P.M.
Mr. Oquist stated he lives on Hackmann Circle so he knows what the neighbors are
talking about. It is not only traffic from Medtronic that causes problems, it also the traffic
to and from Totino Grace High School. The statement was made in the staff report that
the assessed values of these homes will not be any different with the Holiday
`stationstore' and car wash than they would be with the existing Citgo". He stated he
would challenge that statement. He has lived in this neighborhood since 1960, and he
has seen the different stations that have been on this comer. This Holiday station is not
the same; it is a gas station, grocery store, and car wash. Even with the small station,
there are usually 2-3 cars that pull in not for gas, but to buy cigarettes, pop, or something
like that. Now, with a convenience store, that would create a lot more traffic just for that
part of the business.
Mr. Oquist stated this is in a commercial area, and there is no separation such as right-of-
ways, streets, or screening to separate the neighbors from it, so this property is different.
He stated that in considering special use permits, the Commission has to look at whether
the proposed use will be "detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the
community, nor will cause serious traffic congestion nor hazard, nor will seriously
depreciate surrounding property values..." He believed this project will create more traffic
(that intersection is already bad at best), and it will affect property values. This is a
residential area, and it should be looked at in the Comprehensive Plan for the future. It is
a nice project, but not in this location. He stated he will vote against the special use
permit.
Ms. Savage stated she agreed with Mr. Oquist. This is a very nice project, but this is not
the place for it. She has concems about the traffic, noise, hours of operation, drainage,
lighting, and property values. She believed that in the future planning of this area, there
could be a better use for this property than a gas station.
Mr. Saba stated he uses that gas station a lot. There are times during the day when he
cannot get onto Central Avenue because of the existing traffic. He cannot imagine how
bad it will be a new station and the proposed Medtronic traffic. He agreed that Totino
High School and the beach area in the summer all contribute to the heavy traffic. He liked
the store and the design. He believed that the concems brought up at the meeting have
been adequately addressed, but he believed the one concem that cannot be addressed
in an acceptable way is the traffic. He would vote against the special use permit.
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Ms. Modig stated she lives in the area on Hillcrest Drive, and Central Avenue is her main
corridor in and out also. She hoped that some of the intersection changes will help her,
but getting in and out of the Citgo station can be a challenge. Any project that has 20
stipulations, in her opinion, is a red flag that says something is wrong and that the project
doesn't fit in the area. She agreed Holiday has nice stores and are good neighbors, but it
just does not fit for this particutar site.
Mr. Kuechle disagreed. He stated the site is zoned commercial which means the
neighbors can expect some kind of commercial development. He would agree that the
proposed gas station and convenience store will be larger and will generate additional
traffic. However, he also believed that Holiday would have seriously considered the
traffic because if people cannot get in and out of the station, they may stop once but not
twice. That would be a very great concem to Holiday, because one of the prime factors
for the placement of a senrice station would be convenience in and convenience out. He
believed Holiday has done a very good job of trying to meet all the special needs of the
neighborhood in terms of drainage and other issues. The property is zoned commercial,
and he would vote in favor of the special use permit.
Mr. Sielaff stated Holiday has done a good job of addressing all the issues, and they
should be commended for that. However, the evidence is overwhelming on the traffic,
and he would vote against the special use permit.
MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Ms. Modig, to deny Special Use Permit, SP #99-01,
by Holiday Stationstores, Inc., to allow a motor vehicle fuel, "station store", and a motor
vehicle wash establishment on Part of Lot 1, Auditor's Subdivision No. 25, generally
located at 5695 Hackmann Avenue, based on the discussion regarding the traffic
problems, property value issues, and the general health, safety, and general welfare of
the neighborhood.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, OQUIST, MODIG, SABA, SIELAFF VOTING AYE, KUECHLE
VOTING NAY, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Bolin stated this item will go to the City Council on March 22, 1999.
2. RECEIVE JANUARY 4 1999 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the January 4, 1999, Parks &
Recreation Commission minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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3. RECEIVE JANUARY 19 19q9 F►�VIRONMENTAL [�� 1 LITY & ENER �v
�OMISSION MINUTES•
MOTION by Mr. Sielaff, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the January 19, 1999,
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4, YEAR 2000 (Y2K) READINESS UPDATF•
Mr. Bolin stated that the Commission members had received a copy of a memo from
William Champa dated February 26, 1999, on the "Year 2000 (Y2K) Readiness Update".
Mr. Bolin stated that on March 1, 1999, the City Council approved a$201,000
expenditure to upgrade the City's needs for solving some of the Y2K problems. The City
has a city-wide project team coordinated by the City Manager to work on these issues. In
addition, each department has people assigned to identify and work with Y2K problems.
Mr. Bolin stated the memo also addresses the potential problems the City might have with
Y2K and how and when the City plans to remedy those problems. The telephones and
voice mail system are not YZK compliant; however, those problems will be corrected this
year with a new phone and voice mail system. Some of the Finance software is not Y2K
and will be upgraded by March 20, 1999. Some of the Police software is not Y2K
compliant, and the City is working with the County to upgrade that software in the second
and third quarters of this year. The City believes the Water and Sewer services wilf be
able to continue service without any interruption. �
Mr. Bolin stated the City will be purchasing some generators for back-ups to keep some
of the City's water and pumps working, if necessary. A generator is proposed to be used
at the Community Center for an emergency-type shelter. The City is going to become
more proactive in educating the public about Y2K this spring. More information will be
published in the spring, summer, and fall newsletters.
Mr. Bolin stated that Mr. Champa is currently working on a readiness plan and a draft
should be available by May 15, 1999. On April 29, 1999, he meets with Anoka County
and surrounding cities to coordinate a county-wide readiness plan. Mr. Champa states
that "compared to most cities in the metro area, Fridley is fairly proactive in dealing with �
potential Year 2000 problems".
Mr. Saba asked what the City is doing to prepare for power surges or even a shutdown of
some equipment to protect its electronic equipment, pumps that operate off NSP power,
etc., when the power may fluctuate significantly.
Mr. Bolin stated he was not sure, but he was sure the City is addressing that.
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Mr. Oquist stated that Mr. Saba had made a good point, and this should be discussed
with staff.
Mr. Bolin stated he would relay this information to Jon Haukaas, Assistant Public Works
D i rector.
ADJOURNMENT
M T by Mr. Sielaff, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to adjoum the meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE MARCH 3, 1999, PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:00 P.M.
Res�ctfully submitted,
Lyn e aba
Reco ng Secretary
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MEMORANDUM
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: March 11, 1999 �
TO: William W. Burns, City Manager r�,�•'�
FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director and Ron Julkowski,
Chief Building Official
SUBJECT: First Reading of Ordinance Amending Chapter 206 Entitled Building Code
to Adopt the 1997 Minnesota State Building Code
The State of Minnesota adopted the 1997 Minnesota State Building Code and the
Uniform Building Code in the fall of 1998. It is now appropriate for the City to amend
Chapter 206 to adopt the most current version of the State Building Code and the
Uniform Building Code. Attached for first reading is an ordinance amending the
appropriate sections of Chapter 206 to reflect the updates which have been adopted by
the State of Minnesota. A summary memo from the Building Official is attached which
identifies some of the changes. Included in the ordinance is an increase in permit fees.
In general, a 10 percent increase will occur for most types of permits; however, it should
be remembered that the City of Fridley continues to waive plan review fees for any type
of residential construction, which results in a 65 percent savings to a Fridley resident as
compared with other cities.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a first reading of the ordinance as presented.
BD\jt
Enclosure
M-99-65
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MEMO TO:
MEMO FROM:
MEMO DATE:
REGARDING:
BUILDING INSPECTION DIVISION MEMO
Barbaza Dacy, Community Development Director
Ron Julkowski, Building Official
March 10, 1999
Code Changes and Adoption of the 1997 State Building Code
The adoption of the 1997 Uniform Building Code and the Minnesota State Building Code were approved
for adoption by the State of Minnesota on October 5, 1998.
The 1997 UBC Code requirements for residential construction remain unchanged from the 1994 UBC.
Building permit fees are updated with each new building code, typically every three years. Increases
in permit fees and building valuation are based on the consumer price index. The State building
valuation data is based on the cost per square foot of all types of buildings and building projects and
is adjusted yearly. This valuation determines the building permit fee.
Examples of the 1994 UBC versus the 1997 UBC permit fees are as follows;
1) 12 foot by 12 foot deck; Value $1292.00
2) Room Addition; Value $40,000.00
3) New Home; Value $150,000.00
1994 UBC Fee 1997 UBC Fee
$44.93 $49.83
$544.75
$1,362.25
$603.25
$1,498.75
Building permit fees will increase approximately ten percent with the new code adoption. Residential
permit fees would continue to have the plan review fee waived which would result in a 65 percent
savings from the surrounding communities.
The Minnesota Energy Code will have the largest impact on residential construction. Enforcement on
this part of the Code will begin on July 20, 1999. When adopted, the Code will address air quality,
moisture, and carbon monoxide within the home. Homes have become more energy efficient and the
new Code addresses a variety of issues. For example, new homes will be required to have a whole
house ventilation system which is similar to commercial occupancies. There are several proposals to
comply with this new requirement. The most expensive would be the installation of a ventilation
recovery system which would provide complete air exchanges within the dwelling. The estimated cost
would range from $2500.00 to $4000.00. Another option would be to increase the fresh air into the
dwelling through outside air ducts attached to a continuous exhaust fan. This method would be the least
expensive.
The building code is constantly being changed and updated to insure a safe and healthy environment for
everyone. Additional changes will be forthcoming with the International Building Code adoption after
the year 2000.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, CHAPTER 206 ENTITLED
"BUILDING CODE", BY AMENDING SECTIONS 206.01.02, 206.01.03, 206.03.01,
206.03.03, 206.04, 206.05.01, AND 206.07.12
206.01. BUILDING CODE
1. The Minnesota State Building Code, established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
16B.59 through 166.73, one copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk
of Fridley, Minnesota, is hereby adopted by reference as the Building Code of the
City of Fridley and incorporated in this Chapter as completely as if set out here in
full. (Ref. 901)
2. The following chapters of the Minnesota State Building Code including the following
chapters of Minnesota Rules are adopted by the City:
A. Chapter 1300 - Minnesota Building Code.
B. Chapter 1301 - Building Official Certification.
C. Chapter 1302 - State Building Construction Approvals.
D. Chapter 1305 - Adoption of the �994 1997 Uniform Building Code including
Appendix Chapters:
(1) 3, Division I, Detention and Correctional Facilities
(2) 12, Division II, Sound Transmission Control.
(31 15, Reroofinq
(4) 16, Division 1, Snowload Desiqn
43} j�29, Minimum Plumbing Fixtures
(61 31, Division II, Membrane Structures
E. Chapter 1307 - Elevators and Related Devices
F. Chapter 1315 -�3 1996 National Electrical Code
G. Chapter 1325 - Solar Energy Systems
H. Chapter 1330 - Fallout Shelters
I. Chapter 1335 - Floodproofing Regulations
J. Chapter 1340 - Facilities for the Handicapped
K. Chapter 1346 - Minnesota 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code
L. Chapter 1350 - Manufactured Homes
M. Chapter 1360 - Prefabricated Buildings
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N Chapter 1361 - Industrialized/Modular Buildina
0. Chapter 1370 - Storm Shelters
P. Chapter 4715 - Minnesota Plumbing Code
Q. Chapter 7670 Minnesota Energy Code
3. Administration Optional Appendices.
The following chapters of the code afe is adopted without change by the City:
A. Chapter 1305.0020 Subpart 2:
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4. Organization and Enforcement.
A. The organization of the Building Division and enforcement of the code shall be
as established by Chapter 1 of the Uniform Building Code �-894 1997 Edition.
The Code shall be enforced within the incorporated limits of the City and
extraterritorial limits permitted by Minnesota Statutes�9S4.
B. The Building Inspection Division shall be the Building Code Department of the
City of Fridley. The Administrative authority shall be a State Certified Building
Official. (Minnesota Statute 166.65)
C. The City Manager shall be the Appointing Authority and designate the Building
Officia� for the jurisdiction of Fridley. (Ref. 961)
206.02. CONFLICTS
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Code adopted by the provisions
of this Chapter and applicable provisions of State law, rules or regulations, the latter shall
prevail.
206.03. PERMITS AND FEES
1. The issuance of permits, and collection of fees shall be as authorized in Minnesota
Statute 166.62 subdivision 1 and 16B.70 and as provided for in Chapter 1 of the �994
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1997 Uniform Building Code and Minnesota rules parts 1305.0106 and 1305.0107.
Section 107.3, is amended to read "...except on occupancy groups R-3 and U.1 ". (Ref.
901)
2. Violations and Penalties. A violation of the code is a misdemeanor (Minnesota
Statute 166.69)
3. The fee schedules shall be as follows:
A. Plan Review Fees.
(1) When a plan or other data are submitted for review, a plan review fee
shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review.
(2) Where plans are incorporated or changed so as to require additional plan
review an additional plan review fee shall be charged.
(3) Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the
date of application shall expire by limitation and plans and other data submitted
for review may thereafter be returned or destroyed. The building official may
extend the time for action by the applicant once for a period not exceeding 180
days upon request by the applicant.
(4) The plan review fee shall be 65 percent (65%) of the building permit fee
and shall be credited to the building permit plan check fee if a permit is
obtained within 180 days following the completion date of plan review. (Ref.
901)
B. Building Permit Fees. (Ref. 901)
TOTAL VALUATION FEE
S 1.00 to 5 500.00 ......................... S�?-89 23.50
S 501.00 to S2,000.00 .........................S-2-�-:AB 23.50 forthe first 5500.00 plus
S�� 3.05 for each additional 5100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including
S 2,000.00
$ 2,001.00 to S25,000.00 ........................S&3,9A 69.25 for the first $2,000.00
plus S�-�8 14.00 for each additional S 1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $25,000.00
525,001.00 to $50,000.00 ...................... S�A9 391 •75 for the first
525,000.00 plus S9:AA 10.10 for each additional 51,000.00 or fraction thereof, to
and including $50,000.00
550,001.00 to S100,O00.00 ......................Sg�9:A9 643.75 for the first
S50,000.00 plus S�6 7.00 for each additional 51,000.00 or fraction thereof, to
and including S 100,000.00
$100,001.00 to 5500,000.00 ....................S�S6rAA 993.75 for the first
S 100,000.00 plus S�A9 5.60 for each additional S 1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including 5500,000.00
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$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 ..................S�A4 3,233.75 for the first
5500,000.00 plus 54=2� 4.75 for each additionai S 1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up ..........................84;9F�b-:A8 5,608.75 for the first
S 1,000,000.00 plus S�-�i 3.65 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees:
Inspections outside of normal business hours....$4-�AA47.00 per hour� (minimum
charge - two hours)
Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 108.8
......................................... S4�A9 47.00 per hour*
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated ......................................
S4�9A 47.00 per hour• (minimum charge - one-half hour)
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved
plans ................ 54�,89 47.00 per hour* (minimum charge - one-half hour)
�Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost
shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of
the employees involved.
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both ...,..
. . .Actual Costs**
Residential Mobile Home Installation..........530.00
Surcharge On Residential Building Permits. A surcharge of $5.00 shall be added to
the permit fee charged for each residential building permit that requires a State
licensed residential contractor.
**Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
C. Plumbing Permit Fees. (Ref. 901)
FEE
Minimum Fee .......................$ 20.00
Each Fixture ...................... S 7.00
Old Opening, New Fixture..........$ 4.00
Beer Dispenser .................... S 5.00
Blow Off Basin .................... $ 7.00
Catch Basin ....................... S 7.00
Rain Water Leader .................5 7.00
Sump or Receiving Tank............5 7.00
Water Treating Appliance..........5 10.00
Water Heater-Electric ............. S 7.00
Water Heater-Gas. . . . . . . . .$ 10.00
Backflow Preventer ................$ 15.00
OTHER .............................1-1/2% of value of fixture or appliance
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Other Inspections and Fees:
Inspections outside of normal business hours....S4�AA 47.00 per hour* (minimum
charge - two hours)
Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 108.8
.......................................... S42:A9 47.00 per hour*
Inspections for which no fee is specifically
indicated .............................�.........5�4�-AA 47.00 per hour* (minimum
charge - one-half hour)
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved
plans .................542:8A 47.00 per hour* (minimum charge - one-half hour)
*Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost
shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of
the employees involved.
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both ......
. .Actual Costs * "
�*Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
D. Mechanical Permit Fees. (Ref. 901)
FEE
(1) Residential
Minimum Fee . .....................5 25.00
Furnace ...........................5 30.00
Gas Range ......................... S 10.00
Gas Dryer .........................5 10.00
Gas Piping ........................5 10.00
Air Conditioning ..................5 25.00
OTHER .............................1 % of value of
appliance
(2) Commercial
Minimum Fee .................... ..S 25.00
All Work .........................1.25 % of value of
appliance
Other Inspections and Fees:
Inspections outside of normal business f�ours....54�-AA 47.00 per hour* (minimum
charge - two hours)
Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section 108.8
......................................... 542:9A 47.00 per hour*
Inspections for which no fee is specifically
indicated .......................................S4�9A 47.00 per hour* (minimum charge -
one-half hour)
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Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved
plans ..................S4�AA 47.00 per hour* (minimum charge - one-half hour)
�Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost
shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of
the employees involved.
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both ......
. . .Actual Costs * *
*' *Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
E. Electrical Permit Fees.
(1) Payment of Fees
All electrical inspection fees are due and payable to the City of Fridley at or
before commencement of the installation and shall be forwarded with the
request for inspection.
(2) Fee Schedule
Fees shall be paid according to the following schedule:
(a) Minimum Fees.
(11 ))Residential. Minimum fee for each
separate inspection of an installation, replacement, alteration or repair
limited to one (1) inspection only .............$a-6-AA 20.00 . Minimum fee
for installations requiring two inspections shall be ................S3A:A8
40.00. (Ref. 901)
((2)) Nonresidential. Minimum fee for each
separate inspection of an installation, replacement, alteration or repair
limited to one (1) inspection only .............S�A 25.00. Minimum fee for
installations requiring two inspections shall be .............. S4A:99 50.00.
(b) Services, changes of services, temporary services, additions,
alterations or repairs on either primary or secondary services shall be
computed separately.
0 to and including 200
................................... S�AA 30.00.
For each additional 100 ampere
thereof ................... S b-AA 8.00.
ampere capacity
capacity or fraction
(c) Circuits, installations, additions, alterations or repairs of each circuit
or subfeeder shall be computed separately including circuits fed from
subfeeders and including the equipment served, except as provided for in
(a) through (i).
0 to and including 100 ampere capacity .............................. S§,�99
6.00.
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For each additional 100 ampere capacity or fraction
thereof ...................... S 3=A9 4.00.
(11)) Maximum fee on a single family dwelling shall not exceed
S�b-99 85.00 if not over 200 ampere capacity. This includes
service, feeders, circuits, fixtures and equipment. This maximum fee
includes not more than four (4) inspections. (Ref. 901)
(121) Maximum fee on an apartment building shall not exceed
S�8-A9 35.00 per dwelling unit for the first �2A 40 units and
S��-88 30.00 per dwelling unit for the balance of units. The fee for
the service and feeders in an apartment building shall be in
accordance with 2b and 2c of the schedule, and shall be added to
the fee for circuits in individual apartments. The maximum fee for
an apartment applies only to the circuits in the apartment. A
two-family unit (duplex) maximum fee per unit as per single family
dwelling. (Ref.901)
((3)) The maximum number of 0 to 100 ampere circuits to be paid
on any one athletic field lighting standard is ten (10). (Ref. 901)
((41) The fee for mobile homes shall be in accordance with 2b and
2c of the fee schedule. (Ref. 901)
((5)) In addition to the above fees:
((a1) A charge of Sa-:88 2.00 will be made for each lighting standard.
((b)) A charge of S�:AB 3.00 will be made for each traffic signal
standard. Circuits originating within the standard will not be used
when computing the fee.
((6)) In addition to the above fees, all transformers and generators
for light, heat and power shall be computed separately at 55.00 per
unit plus 53.00 per 10-Kilovolt amperes or fraction thereof. �#e
((7)) In addition to the above fees, atl transformers for signs and
outline lighting shall be computed at S5.00 per unit .(Ref. 9011
((8)) In addition to the above fees (unless included in the maximum
fee filed by the initial installer) remote control, signal circuits and
circuits of less than 50 volts shall be computed at Sb.A9 6.00 per
each ten (10) openings or devices of each system plus S��A .50
for each o enin
(d) For the review of plans and specifications of proposed installations,
there shall be a minimum fee of 5100.00, up to and including 530,000
of electrical estimate, plus 1/10 of 1% of any amount in excess of
$30,000 to be paid by persons or firms requesting the review.
(e) When reinspection is necessary to determine whether unsafe
conditions have been corrected and such conditions are not subject to an
appeal pending before the Board or any court, a reinspection fee of
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$�AA 25•OQ for residential and S�A:�AA 30.00 for nonresidential, may
be assessed in writing by the inspector. (Ref. 901)
(f) For inspections not covered herein, or for requested special
inspections or services, the fee shall be S�A9 32.00 per hour, including
travel time, plus S.� .40 per mile traveled, plus the reasonable cost of
equipment or material consumed. This Section is also applicable to
inspection of empty conduits and such other jobs as determined by the
City. (Ref. 901)
(g) For inspection of transient projects including but not limited to
carnivals and circuses, the inspection fees shall be computed as follows:
(Ref. 901)
((1)) Power supply units, according to 26 of the schedule. A like
fee will be required on power supply units at each engagement
during the season, except that a fee of $�-AA 32.00 per hour will
be charged for additional time spent by the inspector, if the power
supply is not ready for inspection at the time and date specified on
the request for inspection as required by law. (Ref. 901)
({2)) Rides, devices, or concessions, shall be inspected at their first
appearance of the season and the inspection fee shall be S�A9
25.00 per unit. In addition to the fee for the power supply units,
there shall be a general inspection for each engagement during the
season at the hourly rate, with a two hour minimum. In addition to
the above fees, inspections required on Saturdays, Sundays,
holidays or after regular business hours will be at the hourly rate,
including travel time. An owner of a migratory amusement
enterprise shall notify the inspector and make application for
inspection a minimum of 14 days before its engagement in Fridley.
When the inspector is not notified at least 48 hours in advance, a
charge of 5100.00 will be made in addition to all required fees.
(h) For purposes of interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter, the
most recently published edition of the National Electrical Code shall be
prima facie evidence of the definitions, interpretations and scope of words
and terms used in this Chapter.
(i) In addition to the above fees, the inspection fee for each separate
inspection of a swimming pool shall be computed at $25.00. Reinforcing
steel for swimming pools requires a rough-in inspection.
(3) Minor Repair Work Defined. Minor repair work as used in Minnesota
Statutes, Section 326.244 shall mean the adjustment or repair and replacement
of worn or defective parts of electrical fixtures, switches, receptacles and other
equipment provided that such minor repairs are made in compliance with
accepted standards of construction for safety to life and property as defined
in Minnesota Statutes, Section 326.243 and do not require replacement of the
wiring to them. The City's inspectors or agents may inspect any such minor
repairs at the request of the owner or person making such repairs.
(4) Condemnation of Hazardous Installations. When an electrical inspector
finds that a new installation or part of a new installation that is not energized
is not in compliance with accepted standards of construction as required by
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Minnesota Statutes, Section 326.243 Safety Standards of the Minnesota
Electrical Act, the inspector shall, if the installation or the noncomplying part
thereof is such as to seriously and proximately endanger human life and
property if it was to be energized, order with the approval of the Building
Inspector, immediate condemnation of the installation or noncomplying part.
When the person responsible for making the installation condemned hereunder
is notified, they shall promptly proceed to make the corrections cited in the
condemnation order. (Ref. 901)
(5) Disconnection of Hazardous Installation: If while making an inspection,
the electrical inspector finds that a new installation that is energized is not in
compliance with accepted standards of construction as required by Minnesota
Statutes, Section 326.243 Safety Standards of the Minnesota Electrical Act,
the inspector shall, if the installation or the noncomplying part thereof is such
as to seriously and proximately endanger human life and property, order
immediate disconnection of the installation or noncomplying part. When the
person responsible for making the installation ordered disconnected hereunder
is notified, they shall promptly proceed to make the corrections cited in this
disconnect order. (Ref. 901)
(6) Corrections of Noncomplying Installations. When a noncomplying
installation whether energized or not, is not proximately dangerous to human
life and property, the inspector shall issue a correction order, ordering the
owner or contractor to make the installation comply with accepted standards
of construction for safety to life and property, noting specifically what changes
are required. The order of the inspector shall specify a date of not less than
10 nor more than 17 calendar days from the date of the order.
F. Moving of Dwelling or Building Fee.
The permit fee for the moving of a dwelling or building shall be in accordance with
the following schedule:
For Principle Building into City.........$ 300.00
For Accessory Building into City.........5 42.00
For Moving any building out of City......5 �A:89 20.00
For moving through or within the City....S 20.00
G. Wrecking Permit Fee.
(1) For any permit for the wrecking of any building or portion thereof, the fee
charged for each such building included in such permit shall be based on the
cubical contents thereof and shall be at the rate of one dollar and twenty-five
cents ($1.25) for each one thousand (1000) cubic feet or fraction thereof.
(2) For structures which would be impractical to cube, the wrecking permit
fee shall be based on the total cost of wrecking such structure at the rate of
six dollars (56.00) for each five hundred dollars (5500.00) or fraction thereof.
(3) In no case shall the fee charged for any wrecking permit be less than
#f#�eea-�e4�s twentv dollars (S�6:AA 20.00).
H. Water and Sewer Fees. (Ref. 901)
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Hydrant Rental Agreement - Service Charge.. $�6,9A 50.00 (for use of hydrant
onlv - Citv does not supplv hose or eauipment)
Water Usage ................................ S 1.00/
1,000 gallons used -Minimum 510.00,
Water Taps ................................. S�AA:BA 400.00 plus cost e#-��e�4s Qer
square foot for the area to be restored.
Street Patch - First 5 sq. yds ..............5300.00
Over 5 sq. yds ......................... S 30.00 per sq.yd.
Temporary Street Patch (Nov. 1 thru May 1)
First 5 sq. yds ......................... $�9A-AA 400.00
Over 5 sq. yds ...................... S�A 40.00
per sq. yd plus cost of restoration per spuare foot of area to be restored.
Water Meter Repair-Weekend & Holidays....... S��A 125.00
Water Connections Permit .................... S�89 25.00
Sewer Connections Permit .................... S 25.00
Sewer O-Dapter ..............................$ 5.00
Inspection Fee for Water/Sewer Line
Repair .................................5 �6:�9 40.00
I. Land Alterations, Excavating, or Grading Fees including Conservation Plan
Implementation Fees. (Ref. 901, 1012)
50 cubic ya�ds or less ...................... S 40.00
51 to 100 cubic yards ......................5 47.50
101 to 1,000 cubic yards ....................$ 47.50
for the first 100 cubic yards plus S10.50 for each additional 100
cubic yards or fraction thereof.
1,001 to 1 0,000 cubic yards ................. S 1 67.00
for the first 1,000 cubic yards plus 59.00 for each additional 1,000
cubic yards or fraction thereof.
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards ...............5273.00
for the first 10,000 cubic yards plus 540.50 for each additional 10,000
cubic yards or fraction thereof.
100,001 cubic yards or more .................$662.50
for the first 100,000 cubic yards plus 522.50 for eacF� additional 100,000
cubic yards or fraction thereof.
Land Alteration Plan-Checking Fees:
50 cubic yards or Iess .......................No Fee
51 to 100 cubic yards ...................... S�AA 23.50
101 to 1,000 cubic yards ................... S�69 37.00
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards ................ S�A�98 49.25
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards .............. S 39TA9 49.25 for the first 10,000
cubic yards plus S�AA 24.50 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or
fraction thereof.
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100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards ............. S�,�A9 269.75 for the first
100,000 cubic yards plus SS:A9 13.25 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards
or fraction thereof.
200,001 cubic yards or more ................ S�A9 402.25 for the first
200,000 cubic yards plus S4-TC�B 7.25 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards
or fraction thereof.
J. Pollution Monitoring Registration Fee. (Ref. 929, 947)
1. Each pollution monitoring location shall require a site map, description and
length of monitoring time requested. (For matter of definition pollution
monitoring location shall mean each individual tax parcel.) There shall be an
initial application and plan check fee of Twenty Five Dollars ($25).
2. The applicant for a Pollution Control Registration shall provide the City
with a hold harmless statement for any damages or claims made to the City
regarding location, construction, or contaminates.
3. An initial registration fee of Fifty Dollars (S50) is due and payable to the
City of Fridley at or before commencement of the installation.
4. An annual renewal registration fee of Fifty Dollars ($50) and annual
monitoring activity reports for all individual locations must be made on or
before September first of each year. If renewal is not filed on or before
October first of each year the applicant must pay double the fee.
5. A final pollution monitoring activity report must be submitted to the City
within (30) days of termination of monitoring activity. (Ref. 961)
206.04. 9A���� ��� INVESTIGATION FEES
Shoutd any person begin work of any kind such as hereinbefore set forth, or for which
a permit from the Building Code Department is required by this Chapter without having
secured the necessary permit therefore from the Building Code Department either previous
to or during the day where such work is commenced, or on the next succeeding business
day when work is commenced on a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, they shall, when
subsequently securing such permit, be required to pay
��ai� an investiqation fee eaual to the oermit fee and shall be subject to all the penal
provisions of said Code. (Ref. 901)
206.05. REINSPECTION FEE
1. A reinspection fee of forty �we seven dollars (S4�-AA 47.00 1 per hour shall be
assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which the
inspection is called for is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. (Ref.
901)
2. This Section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job
is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code, but as controlling the
practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or
reinspection.
3. Reinspection tees may be assessed when the permit card is not properly posted on
the work site, or the approved plans are not readily available for the inspection, or for
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failure to provide access on the date and time for which inspection is requested, or for
deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.
4. Where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work
will be performed until the required fees have been paid. (Ref. 961)
206.06. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
1. Except for single family residential structures, a Certificate of Occupancy stating that
all provisions of this Chapter have been fully complied with, shall be obtained from the
City:
A. Before any structure for which a building permit is required is used or occupied.
A temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued when the building is approved
for occupancy but the outside development is partially uncompleted. (Ref. 901)
B. Or before any nonconforming use is improved or enlarged.
2. Application for a Certificate of Occupancy shall be made to the City when the
structure or use is ready for occupancy and within ten (10) days thereafter the City shall
inspect such structure or use and if found to be in conformity with all provisions of this
Chapter, shall sign and issue a Certificate of Occupancy.
3. A Certificate of Compliance shall be issued to all existing legal nonconforming and
conforming uses which do not have a Certificate of Occupancy after all public health,
safety, convenience and general welfare conditions of the City Code are in compliance.
4. No permit or license required by the City of Fridley or other governmental agency
shall be issued by any department official or employee of the City of such governmental
agency, unless the application for such permit or license is accompanied by proof of the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance.
Change in Occupancy:
A. The City will be notified of any change in ownership or occupancy at the time
this change occurs for all industrial and commercial structures within the City.
B. A new Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance will be issued after notification.
A thirty-five dollar (535.00) fee will be assessed for this certificate.
6. Existing Structure or Use:
A. In the case of a structure or use established, altered, enlarged or moved, upon
the issuance and receipt of a Special Use Permit, a Certificate of Occupancy shall
be issued only if all the conditions thereof shall have been satisfied.
B. Whenever an inspection of an existing structure or use is required for issuance
of a new Certificate of Occupancy, a thirty-five dollar (535.00) fee will be charged.
If it is found that such structure or use does not conform to the applicable
requirements, the structure or use shall not be occupied until such time as the
structure or use is again brought into compliance with such requirements.
206.07. CONTRACTOR'S LICENSES
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1. It is deemed in the interest of the pubtic and the residents of the City of Fridley that
the work involved in building alteration and construction and the installation of various
appliances and service facilities in and for said buildings be done only by individuals, firms
and corporations that haverdancenw'th he appb able codeseof the C tyrof Fr'dleyncy to
perform such work in acco
2. The permits which the Building Inspector is authorized to issue under this Code shall
be issued only to individuals, firms or corporations holding a license issued by the City for
work to be performed under the permit, except as hereinafter noted.
3. Requirements.
Application for license shall be made to the Building Code Department and such license
shall be granted by a majority vote of the Council upon pcoof of the applicanYs
qualifications thereof, willingness to comply with the provisions of the City Code, filing
of certificates evidencing the holding of public liability insurance in the limits of $50,000
per person, 5100,000 per accident for bodily injury, and 525,000 for property damages
and certificates of Worker's Compensation insurance as required by State law and if
applicable, list a Minnesota State Tax Identification number. (Ref. 901)
4. Fee.
The fee for each license required by the provision of this Section shall be thirty-five dollars
($35.00) per year.
5. Expiration.
All licenses issued under the provisions of this Section shall expire on April 30th,
following the date of issuance unless sooner revoked or forfeited. If a license granted
hereunder is not renewed previous to its expiration then all rights granted by such license
shall cease and any work performed after the expiration of the license shall be in violation
of this Code.
6. Renewal.
Persons renewing their license issued under this Section after the expiration date shall be
charged the full annual license fee. No prorated license fee shall be allowed.
7. Specific Trades Licensed.
Licenses shall be obtained by every person engaging in the following businesses or work
in accordance with the applicable Chapters of the City of Fridley.
A. General contractors in the business of nonresidential building construction and
residential contractors with an exempt card from the State.
B. Masonry and brick work.
C. Roofing.
D. Plastering, stucco work, sheetrock taping.
E. Heating, ventilation and refrigeration.
F. Gas piping, gas services, gas equipment installation.
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G. Oil heating and piping work.
H. Excavations, including excavation for footings, basements, sewer and water
line installations.
�. Wrecking of buildings.
J. Sign erection, construction and repair, including
billboards and electrical signs.
K. Blacktopping and asphalt work.
L. Chimney sweeps.
8. Employees and Subcontractors.
A license granted to a general contractor under this Section shall include the right to
perform all of the work included in the generaf contract. Such license shall include any or
all of the persons performing the work which is classified and listed in this Code providing
that each person performing such work is in the regular employ and qualified under State
law and the provisions of this Building Code to perform such work. In these cases, the
general contractor shall be responsible for all of the work so performed. Subcontractors
on any work shall be required to comply with the Sections of this Code pertaining to
license, insurance, permit, etc., for their particular type of work. (Ref. 901)
9. Suspension and Revocation Generally.
The City Council shall have the power to suspend or revoke the license of any person
licensed under the regulations of this Section, whose work is found to be improper or
defective or so unsafe as to jeopardize�life or property providing the person hotding such
license is given twenty (20) days notice and granted the opportunity to be heard before
such action is taken. If and when such notice is sent to the legal address of the licensee
and they fail or refuse to appear at the said hearing, their license will be automatically
suspended or revoked five (5) days after date of hearing.
10. Time of Suspension.
When a license issued under this Section is suspended, the period of suspension shall be
not less than thirty (30) days nor more than one (1) year, such period being determined
by the City Council.
11. Revocation, Reinstatement.
When any person holding a license as provided herein has been convicted for the second
time by a court of law for violation of any of the provisions of this Code, the City Council
shall revoke the license of the person so convicted. Such person may not make
application for a new license for a period of one (1) year. �
12. Permit to Homeowner.
The owner of any single family property may perform work on property which the owner
occupies so long as the work when performed is in accordance with the Codes of the City
and for such purpose a permit may be granted to such owner without a license obtained.
All rental oropertv Qermits shall be obtained bv licensed contractors
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13. State Licensed Contractor's Excepted.
Those persons who possess valid State licenses issued by the State of Minnesota shall
not be required to obtain a license from the City; they shall, however be required to file
proof of the existence of a valid State license together with proof of satisfactory Worker's
Compensation and Public Liability insurance coverage. (Ref. 901)
14. Public Service Corporations Excepted.
Public service corporations shall not be required to obtain licenses for work upon or in
connection with their own property except as may be provided by other Chapters.
15. Manufacturers Excepted.
Manufacturers shall not be required to obtain licenses for work incorporated within
equipment as part of manufacturing except as may be provided by other Sections of this
Code.
16. Assumption of Liability.
This Section shall not be construed to affect the responsibility or liability of any party
owning, operating, controlling or installing the above described work for damages to
persons or property caused by any defect therein; nor shall the City of Fridley be held as
assuming any such liability by reason of the licensing of persons, firms or corporations
engaged in such work.
206.08. UTILITY EXCAVATIONS (SEWER & WATER)
1. Permit Required.
Before any work is performed which includes cutting a curb or excavation on or under any
street or curbing a permit shall be applied for from the City. The Public Works
Department shall verify the location of the watermain and sanitary sewer connections
before any excavation or grading shall be permitted on the premises. The permit shall
specify the location, width, length and depth of the necessary excavation. It shall further
state the specifications and condition of public facility restoration. Such specifications
shall require the public facilities to be restored to at least as good a condition as they
were prior to commencement of work. Concrete curb and gutter or any street patching
shall be constructed and inspected by the City, unless specified otherwise.
2. Deposit - Required.
A. Where plans and specifications indicate that proposed work includes connection
to sanitary sewer, watermain, a curb cut or any other disruption that may cause
damage to the facilities of the City, the application for permit shall be accompanied
by a two hundred dollar ($200.00) cash deposit as a guarantee that all restoration
work will be completed and City facilities left in an undamaged condition.
B. The requirement of a cash deposit shall not apply to any public utility
corporation franchised to do business within the City.
3. Maximum Deposit.
No person shall be required to have more than four hundred dollars (5400.00) on deposit
with the City at any one time by reason of this Section; provided that such deposit shall
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be subjected to compliance with all the requirements of this Section as to all building
permits issued to such person prior to the deposit being refunded.
4. Inspections.
A. Before any backfilling is done in an excavation approved under this division the
City shall be notified for a review of the conditions of construction.
B. During and after restoration the City Engineer or a designated agent shall
inspect the work to assure compliance. (Ref. 901)
5. Return of Deposit.
The Public Works Director shalt authorize refundment of the deposit when restoration has
been completed to satisfactory compliance with this Section.
6. Forfeiture of Deposit.
Any person who fails to complete any of the requirements shall forfeit to the City such
portion of the deposit as is necessary to pay for having such work done.
206.09. BUILDING SITE REQUIREMENTS
1. General.
In addition to the provisions of this Section, all building site requirements of the City's
Zoning Code Chapter 205 and additions shall be followed before a building permit may
be issued.
2. Utilities and Street Required.
No building permit shall be issued for any new construction unless and until all utilities are
installed in the public street adjacent to the parcel of land to be improved and the rough
grading of the adjacent street has been completed to the extent that adequate street
access to the parcel is available.
3. Trailer Prohibitions.
Except in a trailer or mobile home park, the removal of wheels from any trailer or the
remodeling of a trailer through the construction of a foundation or the enclosure of the
space between the base of the trailer and the ground, or through the construction of
additions to provide extra floor space will not be considered as conforming with the City's
Building Code in any respect and will therefore be prohibited.
4. Equipment and Material Storage.
No construction equipment and/or material pertaining to construction shall be stored on
any property within the City without a valid building permit. When construction is
completed and a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued, any construction equipment
or materials must be removed within thirty (30) days from the issuance date on the
Certificate of Occupancy.
5. Construction Work Hours.
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It shall be unlawfut for any person or company acting as a contractor for payment, to
engage in the construction of any building, structure or utility including but not limited to
the making of any excavation, clearing of surface land and loading or unloading materials,
equipment or supplies, anywhere in the City except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
on Saturdays and legal holidays. However, such activity shall be lawful if an alternate
hours work permit therefore has been issued by the City upon application in accordance
with requirements of the paragraph below. It shall be unlawful to engage in such work
or activity on Sunday or any legal holiday unless an alternate hours work permit for such
work has first been issued. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent any
work necessary to prevent injury to persons or property at any time.
6. Alternate Hours Work Permit.
Applications for an alternate hours work permit shall be made in writing to the Public
Works Director and shall state the name of the applicant and the business address, the
location of the proposed work and the reason for seeking a permit to do such work, as
well as the estimated time of the proposed operations. No such permit shall be issued
excepting where the public welfare will be harmed by failure to perform the work at the
times indicated.
7. Safeguards.
Warning barricades and lights shall be maintained whenever necessary for the protection
of pedestrians and traffic; and temporary roofs over sidewalks shalt be constructed
whenever there is danger from falling articles or materials to pedestrians.
206.10. DRAINAGE AND GRADING
1. Investigation.
After a building permit has been applied for and prior to the issuance of said permit, the
City shall thoroughly investigate the existing drainage features of the property to be used.
2. Obstruction of Natural Drainage Prohibited.
No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any building on which
construction or necessary grading thereto shall obstruct any natural drainage waterway.
3. Undrainable Lands.
No building permit shall be issued for the construction of any building upon ground which
cannot be properly drained.
4. Protection of Existing Drainage Installations.
A. Where application is made for a building permit and subsequent investigation
shows that the property to be occupied by said building is adjacent to a portion of
a public road or street containing a drainage culvert, catch basin, sewer, special
ditch or any other artificial drainage structures used for the purpose of draining said
property and/or neighboring property, the applicant shall specifically agree in writing
to protect these waterways in such a way that they shall not be affected by the
proposed building construction or grading work incidental thereto.
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B. No land shall be altered and no use shall be permitted that results in water
run-off causing flooding, erosion or deposits of minerals on adjacent properties.
Stormwater run-off from a developed site will leave at no greater rate or lesser
quality than the stormwater run-off from the site in an undeveloped condition.
Stormwater run-off shall not exceed the rate of run-off of the undeveloped land for
a 24 hour storm with a 1 year return frequency. Detention facilities shall be
designed for a 24 hour storm with a 100 year return frequency. All run-off shall be
properly channeled into a storm drain wate� course, ponding area or other public
facility designed for that purpose. A land alteration permit shall be obtained prior to
any changes in grade affecting water run-off onto an adjacent property.
5. Order to Regrade.
The City may order the applicant to regrade property if existing grade does not conforrn
to any provision of this Section, if the grade indicated in the preliminary plan has not been
followed, or if the grade poses a drainage problem to neighboring properties.
206.11. WATERS, WATERWAYS
1. Definition.
As used in this Section, the term waters and/or waterways shall include all public
waterways as defined by Minnesota Statutes, Section 105.38 and shall also include all
bodies of water, natural or artificial, including ponds, streams, lakes, swamps and ditches
which are a part of or contribute to the collection, runoff or storage waters within the
City or directly or indirectly affect the collection, transportation, storage or disposal of the
storm and surface waters system in the City.
2. Permit Required.
No person shall cause or permit any waters or waterways to be created, dammed, altered,
filled, dredged or eliminated, or cause the water level elevation thereof to be artificially
altered without first securing a permit from the City, State or watershed management
organization as appropriate.
3. Application for Permit.
Applications for permits required by the provisions of this Section shall be made in writing
upon printed forms furnished by the City Clerk.
4. Scope of Proposed Work.
Applications for permits required by this Section shall be accompanied with a complete
and detailed description of the proposed work together with complete plans and
topographical survey map clearly illustrating the proposed work and its effect upon
existing waters and water handling facilities.
5. Fees.
A fee of twenty-five dollars (525.00) shall be paid to the City and upon the filing of an
application for a permit required by the provisions of this Section to defray the costs of
investigating and considering such application.
206.12. PENALTIES
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Any violation of this Chapter is a misdemeanor and is subject to all penalties provided fo�
such violations under the provisions of Chapter 901 of this Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF , 1999.
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Publication:
NANCY J. JORGENSON - MAYOR
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MEMORANDUM
PLANNING DIVISION
DATE: March 11, 1999
TO: William W. Burns, City Manager,nr��^� �
FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
Scott J. Hickok, Planning Coordinator
SUBJECT: Variance extension for Blaine Jones, 54 Locke Lake Road
On April 8, 1998, The Appeals Commission approved a variance, VAR #98-07, for
the property at 54 Locke Lake Road. The owner of the property has requested a
one-year e�ension for this variance.
As you know, recipients of a variance must commence with their project aivithin one
year, or the variance becomes null and void. The City has allowed extensions to
this period. To receive an extension the owner must contact the City, prior to the
end of that year, and with sufficient time for Council to act on the requested
extension.
In this case, the owner, Blaine Jones has submitted a written request to have this
variance extended until April 8, 2000.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of an extension for variance, VAR# 98-07, until April 8,
2000.
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Mr. Scott Hickok
Fridley Municiple Center
Dear Scott,
March 10, 1999
We are requesting a one yeaz extension of variance #98-07 to reduce the front yard setback from 35
feet to 34 feet to allow reconstruction of our garage. This variance was passed by the Appeals
Commission on Wed. April 8, 1998, about a month prior to the big storms that went through our azea.
Due to all the storm damage that was being repaired last year, we were unable to begin our
construction project. In addition, we had to do some redesign of our project in order to get accurate
bids. We aze planning to start this project sometime in 1999.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
�
B aine and Lee Jon s
54 Locke Lake Road
Fridley, MN 55432
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Date: 3/11 /99
MEMORANDUM
PLANNING DIVISION
To: William Bums, City Managerm,�; �
From:Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator
Paul Bolin, Planning Assistant -
RE: Amendment to the Comprehensive Sign Plan for Menards Plaza M-99-60
INTRODUCTION
In 1985, the City Council approved a comprehensive sign plan for the Skywood Mall
at 5235 - 5249 Central Avenue. Menards has asked to redistribute the signage, as
they are new owners of the building now called the Menards Plaza.
SUMMARY
Code Section 214.14, requires shopping centers and multiple tenant building to have
a comprehensive sign plan approved by the City. The purpose of this requirement is
to assure that centers have a well planned, aesthetically pleasing appearance.
The 1985 Skywood Mall Sign Plan identified sign types and sizes for the motel and
businesses that were existing at that time. Since this plan was approved, there has
been tumover in tenants and a change in ownership.
The proposed sign plan allows the tenants to have signs which meet the square
footage allowed by City Code. According to Menards, "each tenant will be allowed
that square footage of sign area equal to fifteen multiplied by the square root of that
number two less than lineal footage of leased premise frontage". The signs will be
back lighted plexiglass and all lettering will be red.
PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment to the Skywood Mall /
Menards Plaza Comprehensive Sign Plan with the following stipulations:
1. Total signage of the West (Front) Elevation shall not exceed 675 square feet.
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Memorandum
2. Any future pylon signs (or changes to existing) shall require a comprehensive
sign plan amendment, approved by the City, prior to issuance of a sign permit.
12/22/98
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MAR 01 1999 08�22 FR PROPiADU MENARDS 715 876 2555 TO 16125?11287 P.02�05
SIGN CRITERIA FOR MF.NARD PLAZA TENANT' SPACES
Explanation.
A. General
1. It is intended that the signing of the stores at Menard Plaza shall be
developed and maintained in a consistent, tasteful and amac�tive manner.
As of February 26, 1999, the criteria set forth below shall govern.
2. A copy of this signage plan shall be kept on file by the City Planni.ug
Departrnent. Pcimits shall be issued only for signs which conform to this
plan.
3. Variance from this plan may be granted by the City upon application and
justification by the owner.
4. Per separate agreement the south forty (40) feet of the mall frontage shall
be reserved for Kelly Inn tenant signage.
S. Ihe fiunishing and installation of a sign and all costs incurred shall be the
responsibility of the tenant.
6. All signs shall be kept in �ood order and repair by the cenants at each
individual tenant's cost.
B. Exterior Signage.
1. Tenant signs shall be limited to identifying the name of the tenant only.
No product signs shall be allowed
2. It is anticipated that the Menard Plaza shall consist of six (6) tenant
spaces. Each tenant shall be allotted a limited number of squaze feet of
sign area. This amount of sign area is computed according to th.e criteria
established by the City of Fridley, Minnesota, under which each tenant is
allowed that square footage of sign area equal to fifteen multiplied by the
square root of that number two less than the lineal footage of leased
premise frontage. The squaze footage of altowed sign azea for each of the
tenant spaces is specified on the attached Exhibit A. A graphic depiction
of the location of the sign area for each tenant space is attached as Exhibit
B.
3. Tenant signage shall consist of a back lighted panel of plexiglass, lexaa or
similaz material and shall be constructed as shown on the signage detail of
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MAR 01 1999 08�23 FR PROPiADU MENARDS
4.
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Exhibit B. Letters shall be centered horizontally and vertically on each
tenant's sign.
No lcttering shall exceed 28 inches in height, nor shall any letter be
smatler than 12 inches in height.
5. All letters shall be red in color. Company or business "Logo" size shall
not exceed 1/4 of total signagc squarc footage and may consist of several
colors.
C. Pylon Sign.
1.
2.
The landlord reserves the right to maintain the cxisting mall pylon sign.
Changes on the pylon sign shall be limited to general maintenance and
repair as well as changing copy on existing panels.
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E.�hibit A
Tenant Spaee Address Linoal Faet Siqn Area
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5249 Central Ave�ue N.E. 100 148
5245 Centrai Avenue N.E.
5241 Central Avenue N.E.
5239 Central Avenue N.E.
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Date: 3/11 /99
MEMp�NDUM
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ANNING DIVISION
To: William Bums, City Manager .,��� •
From:Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator
Paul Bolin, Planning Assistant M_99-61
• qmendment to the Comprehensive Sign Plan for 7820 UniversitY
RE.
INTRODU T�_ ��N rehensive sign plan for 7820 UniversitY
In 1984, the City Council approved a corr►p
le Pro erty Management has asked to redistribute the signage, as t ey
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are new owners of the building.
Su_ M� MqRY to have
Section 214.14, requires shoppi�9 centers and multiple tenant building
Code roved by the City• The purpose of this requirement is
a comprehensive sign plan app a earance.
to assure that centers have a well planned, aesthetically pleasin espand sizes for the
The 1984 7820 University Avenue Sign Plan id a{t ha t�me� Since this ptan was
restaurant and businesses thate inrtenants and a change in ownership.
approved, there has been tumov
osed si n plan allows the tenants to have s�9We� that squaretfoot ge of
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footage allowed by City Code. Each tenant wdl be all
fifteen multiplied by the square root the lineal footage of leased
sign area equal to le boxes with back lighted lexan facing.
premise frontage. Th fe glonal'Iv nyl cutn" sty
All lettering wili be pro
pLANNING eTeFF RECUMMENDATION
mmends approval of the proposed amendme�l no the 7820 UniversitY
City Staff reco sti ula
Avenue Comprehensive Sign Pian with the following p ture si ns.
1. Property owner will apply for sign permits before installmg fu 9
shall require a comprehensive
2. Any future pylon signs (or changes t{he City, prior to issuance of a sign permit.
sign pian amendment, approved by
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ABLE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT IN
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Commercial • Residential • Office
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Main Event Retail Center
7820 University Avenue
Fridley, Minnesota 55433
February 19, 1999
This is a update of the original sign plan for the above mentioned buildin .
changes is make the center better looking, more uniform and in complian e with the �t of these
ordinance. ity sign
1• The signage near and azound the Main Event Restaurant shall remain as is. It consist
Red awning with 3 small tenant signs painted on. The total wall signage is well under s of a
amount permissible under City ordinance 214.11 , 5. the
2. The Free standing sign shall remain as is and meets the criteria of ordinance 214.1
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3• The signage for the remaining tenants shall be as follows.
A. For each Yenant storefront a"can" style box of no more the 4 feet high b 16 fe
and about 1 foot deep shall be provided. The aluminum °`cari'° shall have flouresc nt ba et long
lighting and a translucent white lexan fac�, the frame to be painted to match the build' ck
Upon the lexan face, the tenants' "copy`� wiil be of cut vin 1 letters and or lo o, ing �m��
signage for each tenant shall not exceed 15 times the squ e root of the tenants' store
g The maximum
store front of 20 feet the maximum signage would be 67 square feet. However, the ractnc For a
for this "can" sign is 45 square feet - well under the allowable. p al limit
B. The "copy" of each tenants' si
given to the City of Fridley for review for�change b f riep SS ed first by the Landlord and then
of cut vinyl and professional in look and content. �' and permit. All signage is to be
4. These changes to the original plan will keep and maintain a professional
the center. and attractive look to
5. No other changes or signage will be done without the consent of the City of Fridle
6. A co y
py of the original plan is enclosed.
Respectfully Submitted
Timothy
President
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MEMORANDUM
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: March� 11, 1999
TO: William Burns Cit Mana er (�`�
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FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator
Julie Jones, Planning Assistant/Recycling Coordinator
SUBJECT: 1999 Residential Recycling Agreement with Anoka County
Background:
We have now received the 1999 Anoka County Residential Recycling Agreement. This
agreement allows us to receive up to $75,198.25 in state SCORE funds from Anoka
County to subsidize the cost of our 1999 residential recycling program. This amount is
in accordance to the amount we estimated when preparing the 1999 budget last year.
The only change to the requirements this year is stricter requirements for promotion of
the City's recycling programs in Section 4. We have traditionally been conducting these
forms of promotion in the past, so it is not expected to change our 1999 goals and
objectives.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve this agreement at the March 22 City
Council meeting for the City Clerk and Mayor's signatures so that the City will qualify for
our first 1999 SCORE payment mid-year.
M-99-63
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Anoka County Contract #900239-9
AGREENIENT FOR RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAVI
THIS aGREENIENT made and entered into on the 12th day of January, 1999,
notwithstandin� the date of the signatures of the parties, between the COUNTY OF ANOKA,
State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as the "COUNTY", and the CITY OF FRIDLEY,
hereinafter referred to as the "MUNICIPALTTY".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Anoka County has received $786,018 in fundin� from the Solid Waste
Management Coordinatin� Board and the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 115A.557
(hereinafter "SCORE funds"); and
WHEREAS, the County wishes to assist the Municipality in meeting recycling goals
established by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners by providing said SCORE funds to
cities and townships in the County for solid waste recyclin� programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained
in this Agreement, the parties mutually agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for cooperation between the
County and the Municipality to implement solid waste recycling programs in the
Municipality.
2. TER�I. The term of this Agreement is from January 1, 1999 through December 31,
1999, unless earlier terminated as provided herein.
3. DEFINITIONS.
a. "Problem material" shall have the meaning set forth in Minn. Stat. § 115A.03,
subdivision 24a.
b. "Multi-unit households" means households within apartment complexes,
condominiums, townhomes, mobile homes and senior housing complexes.
c. "Opportunity to recycle" means providing recycling and curbside pickup or
collection centers for recyclable materials as required by Minn. Stat. § 115A.552.
d. "Recycling" means the process of collecting and prepazing recyclable materials
and reusing the materials in their original form or using them in manufacturing
processes that do not cause the destruction of recyclable materials in a manner that
precludes further use.
e. "Recyclable materials" means materials that are separated from mixed municipal
solid waste for the purpose of recycling, including paper, glass, plastics, metals,
fluorescent lamps, major appliances and vehicle batteries.
f. Refuse derived fuel or other material that is destroyed by incineration is not a
recyclable material.
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g. "Yard waste" shall have the meaning set forth in Nlinn. Stat. § 115A.931.
4. PROGRAVt. The Municipality shall develop and implement a residential solid waste
recyclin; proaram adequate to meet the Municipality's annual recycling goal of 2,487
tons of recyclable materials as established by the County. The Municipality shall ensure
that the recyclable materials collected are delivered to processors or end markets for
recycling.
a. The vlunicipal recycling program shall include the followina components:
i. Each household (including multi-unit households) in the Municipality
shall have the opportunity to recycle at least four broad types of materials,
such as paper, jlass, plastic, metal and textiles.
ii. The recycling pro�ram shall be operated in compliance with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
iii. The Municipality shall implement a public information program that
contains at least the following components:
(1) One promotion is to be mailed to each household focused
exclusively on the Municipality's recycling program;
(2) One promotion advertising recyclin� opportunities available for
residents is to be included in the Municipality's newsletter or local
newspaper; and
(3) Two community preseptations are to be ;iven on recycling.
The public information components listed above must promote the focused
recyclable material of the year as specified by the County. The County
will provide the Municipality with background material on the focused
recyclable material of the year.
iv. The Municipality, on an ongoinJ basis, shall identify new residents and
provide detailed information on the recyclin� opportunities available to
these new residents.
b. If the Municipality s recyclin� program did not achieve the Municipality's
recyclin� Qoals as established by the County for the prior calendar year, the
Municipality shall prepare and submit to the County by March 31, 1999, a plan
acceptable to County that is designed to achieve the recycling goals set forth in
this Agreement.
5. REPORTING. The Municipality shall submit the followin� reports semiannually to the
County no later than July 20, 1999 and January 20, 2000:
a. An accounting of the amount of waste which has been recycled as a result of the
Municipality's activities and the efforts of other community programs, redemption
centers and drop-off centers. For recycling programs, the Municipality shall
certify the number of tons of each recyclable material which has been collected
and the number of tons of each recyclable material which has been marketed. For
recyclin� programs run by other persons or entities, the Municipality shall also
provide documentation on forms provided by the County showing the tons of
materials that were recycled by the Municipality's residents through these other
programs. The Municipality shall keep detailed records documenting the
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disposition of all recyclable materials collected pursuant to this agreement. The
Municipality shall also report the number of cubic yards or tons of yard waste
collected for composting or landspreadin�, to;ether with a description of the
methodology used for calculations. Any other material removed from the waste
stream by the Nlunicipality, i.e. tires and used oil, shall also be reported
separately.
b. Information regarding any revenue received from sources other than the County
for the Municipality's recycling programs.
Copies of all promotional materials that have been prepared by the Municipality
during the term of this Agreement to promote its recycling programs.
The Municipality a�rees to furnish the County with additional reports in form and at
frequencies requested by the County for financial evaluation, program management
purposes, and reporting to the State of Minnesota.
6. BILLING AND PAYNIENT PROCEDURE. The Municipality shall submit itemized
invoices semiannually to the County for abatement activities no later than July 20, 1999
and January 20, 2000. Costs not billed by January 20, 2000 will not be eligible for
funding. The invoices shall be paid in accordance with standard County procedures,
subject to the approval of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners.
7. ELIGIBILITY FOR FUNDS. The Municipality is entitled to receive reimbursement for
eliaible expenses, less revenues or other reimbursement received, for eligible activities up
to the project maximum as computed below, which shall not exceed �7�,198.25. The
project maximum for eligible expenses shall be computed as follows:
a. A base amount of $10,000.00 for recyclin� activities only; and
b. $5.85 per household for recycling activities only..
8. RECORDS. The Municipality shall maintain iinancial and other records and accounts in
accordance with requirements of the County and the State of Minnesota. The
Municipality shall maintain strict accountability of all funds and maintain records of all
receipts and disbursements. Such records and accounts shall be maintained in a form
which will permit the tracing of funds and program income to final expenditure. The
Municipality shall maintain records sufficient to reflect that all funds received under this
Agreement were expended in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 115A.557, subd. 2, for
residential solid waste recycling purposes. The Municipality shall also maintain records
of the quantities of materials recycled. All records and accounts shall be retained as
provided by law, but in no event for a period of less than three years from the last receipt
of payment from the County pursuant to this Agreement.
9. AUDIT. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 16B.06, Subd. 4, the Municipality shall allow the
County or other persons or agencies authorized by the County, and the State of
Minnesota, includin, the Legislative Auditor or the State Auditor, access to the records of
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the Municipality at reasonable hours, including all books, records, documents, and
accountin� procedures and practices of the Municipality relevant to the subject matter of
the A�reement, for purposes of audit. In addition, the County shall have access to the
project site(s), if any, at reasonable hours.
10. GENER�►L PROVISIONS.
a. In performing the provisions of this AQreement, both parties agree to comply with
all applicable federal, state or local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or
standards established by any a�ency or special governmental unit which are now
or hereafter promul�ated insofar as they relate to performance of the provisions of
this A�reement. In addition, the Municipality shall comply with all applicable
requirements of the State of Minnesota for the use of SCORE funds provided to
the Municipality by the County under this Agreement.
b. No person shall illegally, on the grounds of race, creed, color, relioion, sex,
marital status, public assistance status, sexual preference, handicap, age or
national ori�in, be excluded from full employment ri�hts in, participation in, be
denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination under
any program, service or activity hereunder. The Municipality a�rees to take
aftirmative action so that applicants and employees are treated equally with
respect to the followin�: employment, upgradin�, demotion, transfer, recruitment,
layoff, termination, selection for training, rates of pay, and other forms of
compensation. "
c. The Municipality shall be responsible for the performance of all subcontracts and
shall ensure that the subcontractors perform fully the terms of the subcontract.
The AQreement between the Nlunicipality and a subcontractor shall obligate the
subcontractor to comply fully with the terms of this Agreement.
d. The Municipality a�rees that the Municipality's employees and subcontractor's
employees who provide services under this a�reement and who fall within any job
classi�cation established and published by the Minnesota Department of Labor &
Industry shall be paid, at a minimum, the prevailing wages rates as certified by
said Department.
e. It is understood and agreed that the entire Agreement is contained herein and that
this Agreement supersedes all oral and written agreements and negotiations
between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof.
f. Any amendments, alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of this
Agreement shall be valid only when they have been reduced to writing, duly
sianed by the parties.
g. Contracts let and purchases made under this Agreement shall be made by the
Municipality in conformance with all laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the
Municipality.
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h. The provisions of this Agreement are severable. If any paragraph, section,
subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase of this A�reement is for any reason held to
be contrary to law, such decision shall not affect the remainin� portion of this
A�reement.
NothinD in this Agreement shall be construed as creating the relationship of co-
partners, joint venturers, or an association between the County and Municipality,
nor shall the Municipality, its employees, agents or representatives be considered
employees, agents, or representatives of the County for any purpose.
11. PUBLICATION. The Municipality shall acknowledge the financial assistance of the
County on all promotional materials, reports and publications relating to the activities
funded under this Agreement, by includina the followin� acknowledgement: "Funded by
the Anoka County Board of Commissioners and State SCORE funds (Select Committee
on Recycling and the Environment).
12. INDENINIFICATION. The County agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the
Municipality harmless from all claims, demands, and causes of action of any kind or
character, including the cost of defense thereof, resulting from the acts or omissions of its
public officials, officers, agents, employees, and contractors relating to activities
performed by the County under this Agreement.
The Municipality agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold the County harmless from all
claims, demands, and causes of action of any kind or character, including the cost of
defense thereof, resulting from the acts or omissions of its public officials, officers,
agents, employees, and contractors relating to activities performed by the Municipality
under this Agreement.
The provisions of this subdivision shall survive the termination or expiration of the term
of this Agreement.
13. TERMINATION. This Agreement may be terminated by mutual written agreement of
the parties or by either party, with or without cause, by giving not less than seven (7) days
written notice, delivered by mail or in person to the other party, specifying the date of
termination. If this Agreement is terminated, assets acquired in whole or in part with
funds provided under this Agreement shall be the property of the Municipality so long as
said assets are used by the Municipality for the purpose of a landiill abatement program
approved by the County.
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I�1 WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto set their hands as of the dates
first written above:
COUNTY OF ANOKA
By:
Dan Erhart, Chairman
Anoka County Board of Commissioners
Date:
�.TTEST:
John "Jay" NlcLinden
County Administrator
Date:
ppproved as to form and legality:
Assistant County Attorney
CITY OF FRIDLEY
By:_
Name:
Title:_
Date:_
Municipality's Clerk
Date:
ppproved as to form and legality:
1:\CIV A'1"CY�PCFI�-�W'TECH�RECYCL.�CONTRAC7�RECYC99.MRG
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TO: WILLIAM W. BURNS, CITYMANAGER �!��
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FROM: RICHARD D. PRl`BYL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SUB.TECT: RECEIVE PROPOSALS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE A NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM WITH VOICE MAIL
DATE: March 17, 1999
The City has again engaged the services of EPIC USA to work with us to acquire a new
telephone system. This acquisition has two purposes; the first, is to make it fully Y2K
compliant, second, is to allow us to use telephony technologies that become available in
the next ten years to enhance customer service.
EPIC developed a very detailed set of specifications for our telephone and voice mail
systems that was based on a number of ineetings with our staff to insure that the new
system would satisfy all needs. The City advertised in the Focus and mailed bid proposals
to five vendors. A prebid conference was held in which the specifications were reviewed
in depth to avoid any misunderstanding of our requirements.
I have attached to this memo the results of the bidding process. It also indicates that the
city will be acquiring two telephone switches. One of the switches will be placed off site
at the Public Works Garage. This will allow us to provide better customer service by
moving calls seamlessly between the two buildings and thus being able to handle
customers in a better way.
Out of the five vendors that were in attendance at the prebid conference, only two
submitted bids. We had a number of the vendor's call and inform us that they would not
be competitive in a bid environment and chose not to bid. Of the two bids submitted,
Matrix was the lowest compliant bid.
Matrix Communications $131,218.00
Collins Communications $213,185.68
Williams Communications No Bid
Cady Communications No Bid
Fujitsu Business Communications Systems No Bid
The 1999 Capital Improvements Budget provides $85,000 for the purchase of a telephone
system. We have configured the new system so that, if the contract would be awazded,
we will be saving approximately $1,100 per month on telephone operating costs and thus
saving $132,000 over a ten-year period. If Council does awazd the contract, we will put
together a supplemental budget adjustment that would be presented at a future meeting.
Staff is recommending that the City Council accept the proposal submitted by
Matrix Communications in the amount of $131,218.00.
8.01
CITY OF FRIDLEY
TELECOMMIJNICATIONS RFB
Revision - 2/17/99
Collins
Equipment Proposed Communications
PBX Manufacturer Nortel
PBX Model (Municipal Ctr.) Oprion S 1C
PBX Model (PW Garage) Option 11C
Voice Mail Manfacturer Nortel
Voice Mail Model Call Pilot
Equipment Pricing
Municipal Center PBX $161,287.12 $104,177.00
Voice Mail $31,540.15 $14 580.00
Municipal Center SubTotal $192 827.27 $118 757.00
Matriz
Communicatious
NEC
NEAX 2000 NS - 512
NEAX 2000 NS - 72
Active Voice
Repartee CTI, 7.46
PW Garage PBX $31,578.70 $12 461.00
Deductuon of 5% for for Bid Bond $11,220.29 N/A
TOTAL EQUIPMENT PRICE with
PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE OPTION $213,185.68 $131,218.00
3/17/99 �■O�
CITY OF FRIDLEY
NEW TELEPHONE AND VOICE MAIL SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS
• All Employees receive Mulri-line Digital Telephones with Display
(Municipal Center & PW Garage)
- 80 8 button digital phones
- 110 16 button digital phones
• Fully Year 2000 Compliant
• Networking to Public Works Garage (Shared Voice Mail System,
Transparent communicatio� to Municipal Center)
• ISDN Intelligent Trunking—Automatic Number ldentification (Caller ID)
• GUI and LAN Based System Administration
• Two Attendant Consoles with Busy Lamp Field for all starions
• Recorded Delay Announcements for Main telephone number
• Enhanced automated attendant services for after hours call answering and
routing.
• 2- High Quality Speaker phones for Conference Rooms
• Supports latest technologies for future PBX enhancements;
- Computer Telephony Integration ("Screen Pop")
• Supports latest technologies for future voice mail enhancements;
- Unified Messaging/LAN Integration
- F� Mail
: 1
City of Fridley
TO: William W. Burns, City Manager ,�.�1��� �
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FROM: John G. Flora,�ublic Works Director
Jon H. Haukaas, Assistant Public Works Director
DATE: March 22, 1999
SUBJECT: Miscellaneous Concrete Curb and Gutter Project No. 322
PW99-048
On Wednesday, February 24,1999, at 11:00 am, bids were opened for the Miscellaneous Concrete Curb and
Gutter Project No. 322.
Specifications were sent to 11 contractors and seven bids were received. The low bid was submitted by Ron
Kassa Construction of Richfield, MN, in the amount of $53,375.00. The 1999 project includes remedial
sidewalk and curb repair and replacement in the City whether due to utility repairs or driveway entrance
permits. Quantities are estimated based on past years needs plus work projected for 1999. The 1998
contract amount was $52,825.00 and only $45,865.70 was actually completed.
Recommend the City Council receive the bids and award the contract for the Miscellaneous Concrete Curb
and Gutter Project No. 322 to Ron Kassa Construction in the amount of $53,375.00.
JHH/JGF:cz
Attachment
9.01
BID FOR PROPOSALS
MISCEL CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER PROJECT NO. 322
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24,1999,11:00 A.M.
PLANHOLDER ; BID BOND ' 'BID ' COMMEI�ITS
Ron Kassa Construction 5% United Fire & $53,375.00
6005 250th East Casualry
Ellco MN 55020
Landmark Concrete 5% Ohio Casualty $54,552.75
18600 Ulysses St NE Insurance Co.
East Bethel MN 55011
Halvorson Construction Co 5% United Fire & $60,135.00
1345 157th Ave NE Casualty
Anoka MN 55304
Thomas & Sons Construction 5% United First $64,312.50
13925 Northdale Blvd Casualty
Rogers MN 55374.0303
Curb Master Inc 5% Capitol $69,125.00
500 West Poplaz St Indemnity Corp
Stillwater MN 55082
Nadeau Utility Inc. 5% American $69,256.25
20005 Highway 81 Institute of Architect
Maple Grove MN 55311
Gunderson Bros Inc 5% Capitol $73,825.00
2325 Snelling Ave Indemnity Corp
Minneapolis MN 55404
Independent Curb NO BID
1111 Highway 25
Buffalo MN 55313
Lindahl & Carlson NO BID
442 Bush Ave
St Paul MN 55101
Schmidt Curb Company NO BID
13195 95th St
Elk River MN 55330 �
Standazd Sidewalk NO BID
29635 Neal Ave
9.02
City of Fridley
TO: William W. Burns, City Manager
FROM: John G. Flora, Public Works Director
Jon H I-�ukaas, Asst Public Works Director
DATE: March 22, 1999
SUBJECT: 1999 Street Improvement (Sealcoat) Project No. ST. 1999 - 10
PW99-O50
On Wednesday, February 24, 1999, at 10:00 am bids were opened for the 1999 Street Improvement
(Sealcoat) Project No. ST. 1999 - 10.
Plans and specifications were sent to six contractors. Three bids were received. The low bid was submitted
by Bituminous Roadways of Minneapolis, MN, in the amount of $210,327.74 which included all of Area
2 as scheduled plus those streets in Area 1 not part of the Riverview Heights project area. In the 1999 Street
Capital Improvement program there is $160,000 budgeted.
Due to the difference in the bid amount and the amount budgeted, only Area 2, as originally scheduled, can
be done at this time. The lessened area at the unit bid prices reduces the contract amount to $163,131.28.
This is within the 25% reduction allowed by statute. The Contractor has agreed to the change.
Recommend the City Council receive the bids and award the contract for the 1999 Street Improvement
(Sealcoat) Project No. ST. 1999 -10 to Bituminous Roadways and approve Change Order No. 1 to reduce
the contract to the amount of $163,131.28.
JHH/JGF:cz
Attachment
10.01
BID FOR PROPOSALS
STREET IlVIPROVEMENT PROJECT (SEALCOAT� PROJECT NO. ST. 1999 -10
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24,1999,10:00 A.M.
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' CC�MI�IEF�I'S `
PLA1�ifIQLI�ER : BID BQ1�I}: : BID ,;;: ;
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Bituminous Roadways United Fire & $210,327.74
2825 Cedar Ave So Casualty
Minneapolis MN 55407
Allied Blacktop CNA $213,385.0�
10503 89th Ave
Maple Grove MN 55369
ASTECH Corp Employers Mutual $228,422.59
P O Box 1025 Casualty
St Cloud MN 56302
American Tra�c Mazking & Signing NO BID
11597 Mud Lake Ave
Little Falls MN 56345
Caldwell Asphalt Co NO BID
24060 175th St NE
Hawick NIN 56246
Fahrner Asphalt NO BID
P O Box 95
P lver WI 544 7
10.02
CITY OF FRIDLEY
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
6431 IJTTIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
March 22, 1999
Bituminous Roadways
2825 Cedar Ave South
Minneapolis MN 55407
SUBJECT: Change Order No. 1, Street Improvement Project (Sealcoat) Project No. ST. 1999 - 10
Gentlemen:
You are hereby ordered, authorized, and instructed to modify your contract for the 1999 Street Improvement Project
(Sealcoat) Project No. ST. 1999 - 10 by deleting the following work:
Deletions:
Item
1. Sealcoat with FA-3 Aggregate
2. Sweep before sealcoat
3. Double sweep after sealcoat
4. 30 in. x 30 in. loose rock signs
TOTAL CHANGE ORDERS:
uanti
84,394 SY
84,394 SY
84,394 SY
13 each
Price
0.50
0.01
0.042
47.00
Amount
42,197.00
843.94
3,544.55
611.00
TOTAL DELETIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $47,196.49
Original Contract Amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $210,327.74
Contract Additions - Change Order
No.l ........................................ 47,196.49
REVISED CONTRACT AMOLJNT $163,131.25
10.03
Bituminous Roadways
Project No. ST. 1999-10
Change Order No. 1
Page 2
Submitted and approved by John G. Flora, Public Works Director, on the 22nd day of March, 1999.
Prepared by
Checked by
John G. Flora, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Approved and accepted this day of , 1999 by
BITUNIINOUS ROADWAYS
Thomas Haller
Approved and accepted this day of , 1999 by
CITY OF FRIDLEY
Nancy J. Jorgenson, Mayor
William W. Burns, City Manager
10.04
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MEMORANDUM
TO: WILLIAM W. BURNS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RICHARD D. PRIBYL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
WILLIAM A. CHAMPA, MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
SUBJECT: YEAR 2000 (Y2K) EMERGENCY RESOLUTION
DATE: MARCH 18,1999
Attached is an emergency resolution for the purchase of five PTO generators in our Sewer
Division. The cost of the generators is $33,000 which includes trailers.
In reseazching these particular generators, suppliers have warned us that these are a populaz
product for Y2K fixes and that demand will surely exceed supply. This is why we are invoking
our right to purchase these generators using the emergency resolution option outlined in state
statute. This option allows us to purchase products without going through the time-consuming
public bidding process. We have received cost information from three manufacturers who still
have generators to sell and believe that we have secured the most competitive price.
Information on other Y2K expenses will be coming your way in the next month after we have
completed additional research. None of the other purchases are quite as time sensitive as the
PTO generators.
We recommend that you present this information to Council on March 22 so that we may order
the PTO generators as soon as possible.
11.01
RESOLUTION NO. - 1999
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA BY WHICH IT
FINDS THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTS REQUIRING THE PURCHASE OF $IX
POWER GENERATORS WITHOUT PUBLIC BID IN ORDER TO SAFEGUARD
THE OPERATION OF THE MUNICIPAL SEWAGE SYSTEM IN THE YEAR
2000
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley, Minnesota, is a municipality located
within the State of Minnesota and is governed under the laws thereof,
as well as the provisions of its own City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has conducted an extensive study of its
operating systems as part of a risk assessment program associated
with the League of Minnesota Cities that has focussed on the potential
problems associated with the transition of certain critical systems at
the commencement of the year 2000; and
WHEREAS, as the result of its study, it has determined that there is
some risk associated with the maintenance of its sewer system, in
particular if the electrical systems on which that system relies fail;
and
WHEREAS, the operation of the City's sewer system is a critical
municipal function, vital to the ongoing health and safety of the
citizens of the City of Fridley; and
WHEREAS, the City has found that the potential problem in its sewer
system can be minimized by the purchase of six "portable" generators
that would provide an alternative source of electrical energy to the
six, key pumping stations in the sewer system within the City of
Fridley; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley's potential problem is one shared by many
other municipalities in the Twin City Metropolitan area and elsewhere;
and
WHEREAS, as the result of this common need, a shortage of power
generators is occurring in the marketplace; and
WHEREAS, a failure on the part of the City of Fridley to purchase the
generators that it needs in order to protect the public safety in the
event of a power failure to its sewer system could result in an
exceptionally serious public health and safety problem; and
WHEREAS, six generators are currently known to be available from a
vendor at a price of $33,000, which, based on the City of Fridley's
own independent investigation into the matter, represents a fair
market value for those items and is not, in any way, an exceptional
price or a mark-up from earlier prices resulting from the greater
demand; and
11.02
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 471.345 require the City to bid for
equipment such as the aforesaid generators, in the usual conduct of
its business, but, as interpreted by the Minnesota Attorney General,
allows an exception in cases of emergency; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statues 471.36 further allows the City to avoid the
requirements of Minnesota Statutes 471.345 in instances involving
noncompetitive types and kinds of equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley finds that if the available generators
are not immediately purchased and the usual statutory bidding process
is followed, these generators will be purchased by some other buyer
and that no other units will be available for purchase by the City in
the time necessary to protect its citizens from the potential problem
to its sewer system; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley hereby finds that the current market for
portable generators of the type needed by the City is no longer
competitive and it is unlikely that the City would receive any bids
for generators after following the statutory bidding process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the City of Fridley declares an emergency to exist requiring
waiver of the statutory requirements of Minnesota Statutes
Section 471.345 with respect to the purchase of six generators to
serve as portable, backup power sources for the six major sewer
pumping stations located within the City.
2. That the City of Fridley finds that a noncompetitive situation
exists for the product of portable power generators of the sort
required by the City within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes
Section 471.36.
3. That, based on the foregoing, the City staff of the City of
Fridley is immediately authorized, on an emergency,
noncompetitive basis, to purchase for the price of $33,000, a
total of six power generators to serve as backup power sources
for the sewer lift stations in the City.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 22ND
DAY OF MARCH, 1999.
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
NANCY J. JORGENSON - MAYOR
11.03
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GT'Y OF
FRIDLEY
CLAIMS
MARCH 22, 1999
CLAIMS
85870 - 86303
12.01
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GT'Y OF
FRIDLEY
Type of License �
CIGARETTE
Sam's Club #6310
8150 University Avenue NE
Fridley, NIN 55432
FOOD
LICENSES
MARCH 22, 1999
Ashland Station/Totem Foods
4635 Central Avenue NE
Fridley, MN 55421
LAWFUL GAMBLING (TEMPORAR�
Fridley Golden Lions Barney Buss
6085 Seventh Street NE
Fridley, MN 55432
MANAGERIAL LIQUOR-DISPENSING LICENSE
Stuart Anderson's Cattle James Robert Borton
181 - 83rd Avenue NE
Fridley, MN 55432
RETAIL GASOLINE SALES
Ashland Station/Totem Foods
4635 Central Avenue NE
Fridley, MN 55421
Approved By:
Police Department
Fire Department
Planning; Inspection
Police Department
Fire Department
Police Department
Fire Department
Police Department
Police Department
Fire Department
Fees:
$ 125.00
$ 45.00
Request
Fee Waiver
$ 10.00
$ 60.00
.
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LICENSES
MARCH 22, 1999
GENERAL CONTRACTOR-COMMERCIAL
Allegro Bldg & Design Inc
8209 Georgia Court '
Brooklyn Park MN 55445 Adam Denny
Crandall Rollin Construction
10501 Cedar Lake Rd #219
Minnetonka MN 55305 Gary Anderson
Crowe Michael Inc
23 4 St SE
Minneapolis MN 55414 Michael Crowe
Garlock French Roofing
2309 Snelling Ave
Minneapolis MN 55404 Karl or Lisa
GENERAL CONTRACTOR-RESIDENTIAL
Homes Plus Remodeling (20064749)
5730 Quam Ave NE
Rogers MN 55374-9032 Kathe Jones
HEATING
Westair Inc
11184 River Rd NE
Hanover MN 55341 Joseph Lynch
PLUMBING
Norseman Plumbing
2945 165 Ln
Anoka MN 55304 Brad Becklin
Plumm Inc
4915 W 35 St
St Louis Park MN 55416 Leonard Hovde
RON JULKOWSKI
Building Official
Same
Same
Same
STATE OF MINN
RON JULKOWSKI
Building Official
STATE OF MINN
Same
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CfTY OF
FRIDLEY
Newquist & Ekstrum, Chartered
301 Fridley Plaza Office Building
6401 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
ESTIMATES
MARCH 22, 1999
Services Rendered as City Prosecuting
Attorney for the Month of December, 1998 ........................................... $ 15,603.75
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 January, 1999 .............................................. $ 18,840.80
14.01
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PLANNING DIVISION
DATE: March 12, 1999
TO: William W. Burns, City Manager ��
�
FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
Scott J. Hickok, Planning Coordinator
RE: Holiday Special Use Permit Review
Dave Hoeschen, Holiday Companies has contacted staff and requested time to
prepare additional information, prior to having his special use permit request
appear on the City Council agenda. The item was scheduled for Council
consideration on March 22, 1999. However, Mr. Hoeschen stated, As a result of
fhe unfavorable recommendation by the Fridley Planning Commission on 3/3/99,
we wish to evaluate our proposal. We do not believe this evaluation will be
completed in time for our scheduled appearance before the Fridley City Council.
I have included a copy of Mr. Hoeschen's letter. Please note that Mr. Hoeschen �
recognizes that with this request, he waives his right to have the item acted upon
within 120 days in accordance. As a result of Holiday's request, an April 12, 1999
City Council date has been set for consideration of this item.
A letter has been sent to notify those on the City's mailing list of the April 12, 1999
meeting date.
ATTORNEY'S RECOMMENDATION
Staff contacted the City Attorney regarding this issue. Fritz suggests that the City
keep the item on the agenda, open the hearing to receive Dave Hoeschen's letter
and to announce the request for continuance until April 12, 1999. This will create
a formal record.
M-99-67
15.01
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March 11, 1999
VIA FACSIMILE
612/571-1287
Scott J. Hickok
Planning Coordinator
City of Fridley
Fridley Municipal Cente�
6431 University Avenue NE
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
RE: 5695 Hackmann Avenue, Fridley, Mirtnesota
ST-99-0'f
Dear Mr. Hickok:
This letter is sent as a follow-up and to confirm our telephone conversation regarding our
request for a Special Use permit required for the construction of a Holiday Stationstore
at the above location.
As a result of the unfavorable recommendation by the Fridley Planning Commission on
3/3/99, we wish to evaluate our proposal. We do not believe this evaluation will be
completed in time for our scheduled appearance before the Fridley Cify Council.
Accordingly, we are requesting that the City Council delay taking action on our Special
Use pe�mit application until we have had time to do our evaluation.
We understand our request will not allow the city to meet its obligations under the
AGENCY ACTION LAW (State Statute 15.99), however, by means of this letter we waive
our rights afforded us under this statute if the city grants us our requested delay.
Please confirm to us that the City Council will delay action on our Special Use permit
application until a later to be determined date. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Sincerely,
HOLIDAY STATIONSTORES, INC.
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David D. Hoeschen
Director of Real Estate
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MEMOR.ANDUM
PLANNING DIVISION
Date: 3/11 /99
To: William Bums, Ci Mana er ���
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From: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator
Paul Bolin, Planning Assistant
RE: Appeals Commission action on Variance #99-01 M-99-62
INTRODUCTION
The City of Fridley has been asked, by Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Nichols, to grant a
variance allowing them to store their travel trailer on their paved driveway.
Staff identified site characteristics that do not allow the petitioners to park in the side
or rear yard. However, Staff made no recommendation on this variance request as it
was similar in nature to recent Council action.
APPEALS COMMISSION ACTION
At the March 10, 1999 Appeals Commission meeting, a public hearing was held for
VAR #99-01. A motion was made to deny the requested variance, in order for the
City Council to take action on this issue. The Appeals Commission denied the
request on a 5-0 vote. The Commission does not believe that campers should be
stored on the driveway when off site storage is readily available in the Fridley area.
The consensus was that the City Council needs to establish a policy on this issue
and change the appropriate ordinances.
PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION
As long as camper storage is regulated by the zoning code, the citizens of Fridley
will continue to have the option to request a variance based on unique
circumstances. Staff will initiate an ordinance change pending the results of the
Council and Commission survey questions regarding this issue.
16.01
City of Fridley Land Use Application
VAR-99-01 March 10, 1999
GENERAL INFORMATION SPEC[AL INFORMATION
Applicant:
Abraham & June Nichols
6949 Hickory Dr. NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Requested Action:
Variance
Purpose:
To pazk a travel trailer on blacktop
driveway rather than th� side or rear
yard.
Existing Zoning:
Residential - 1
Location:
6949 Hickory Drive
Size:
30,000 square feet .69 acres
Existing Land Use:
Single Family Home
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
N: Single Family & R-1
E: Single Family & R-1
S: Locke Lake
W: Single Family & R-1
Comprehensive
Plan Conformance:
Consistent with Plan
Zoning
Ordinance Conformance:
Section 205.07.06.B.(2), requires travel
trailers to be stored in the side or reaz
yazd.
Zoning History:
Zoned R-1, home built 1957.
Legal Description of Property:
Lot 25 Block 1, Ostmans 3rd Addition
Council Action:
3/22/99
Public Utilities:
Home is connected.
Transportation:
Home is accessed by Hickory Drive,
there is no alley.
Physical Characteristics:
Lot has steep grade from the sides of the
house down to the rear yard. Lot is well
landscaped and designed to prevent
erosion of the slopes.
SUMMARY OF PROJECT
The Nichols are seeking to store their travel
trailer in their paved driveway. The slopes in
their side and rear yazd do not allow the trailer
to be pulled into the side or rear yard.
S�Y OF HARDSHIP
"our lot does not allow us to utilize either side
yard or the back yard ". (Full letter attached)
SI;�MMARY OF ANALYSIS
City Staff has no recommendation on this
variance request.
While there are topographical features which
prevent side or rear yard storage on this
property and others in the area, the City Council
has indicated in a similaz request (VAR 98-40)
that off-site storage is an option negating
hazdship caused by topography.
Staff Report Prepared by: Paul Bolin
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VAR-99-01
HARDSHIP STATEMENT
"With reference to the location of said trailer, our lot does not allow us to utilize either
side yard or the back yard....we might end up in Lock Lake. Both of our side yards do
slope sharply and one side does have stairs and large flower boxes with tulips in the
spring." (full copy attached)
-Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Nichols
ANALYSIS
Section 205.07.06.B.(2) requires that all materials shall be kept in a building or shall be
fully screened, so as not to be visible from any public right of way except for stacked
firewood, boats and trailers placed in the side yard.
Due to steep slopes and large evergreens on the property, there is no possible way to
put the travel trailer in the side yard. There is no alley behind the home to access the
rear yard. Due to the large trees on the lot, the travel trailer is fairly well screened from
all neighbors but those directly across the street.
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((1) �ew from street of travel trailer; (2)View of large tress preventing access to steep slope on West side of property;
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The above pictures demonstrate the limitations placed on side yard storage, due to the
physical characteristics of the Nichols' yard. The pictures also illustrate how the travel
trailer is partially screened due to the large trees found at the site.
As is the case with all trailers, off-site storage is an option. When a similar case was
reviewed by the Appeals Commission and City Council this past January it was
determined that the availability of off-site camper storage negates any hardship
produced by topographic features.
RECOMMENDATIONS
City Staff has no recommendation on this variance request due to the fact it is similar in
nature to a recent appeal. The topographic features found at the site clearly prevent the
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Nichols from accessing their side yards for storage. On this property, large trees on the
east and west sides of the property do provide some screening of the travel trailer as it
is parked in the driveway.
STIPULATIONS
If approved by the appeals commission, staff recommends the following stipulations be
attached:
1. Petitioner shall continue parking travel trailer on paved surFace.
2. Petitioner shall continue parking towing vehicle in garage when not in use.
3. Variance shall become null and void once Mr. 8� Mrs. Abraham Nichols sell the
property or move from the home.
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March 5, 1999
Attn: Scott Hickok - Planning Coordinator
Paul Bolin - Planning Assistant
Regards: Case Number — VAR #99-01
Applicant: Abraham and June Nichols
6949 Hickory Drive
Fridley, MN 55432
I will not be able to attend the Appeals Commission Meeting to be held on March 10,
1999 at 7:30 p.m. in regazds to the above case number but will "agree" to the variance
under the following 2 conditions. If either condition is not met, then consider my vote
"No" on the variance.
Condition 1 The variance will terminate with the sale or transfer of the land to
another party. This is to say that the variance is for the cunent
owner only and will not remain with the land.
Condition 2 The variance is for the current Airstream travel trailer # 21112
only. Any other trailer parked in front of the house will be
considered to be in violation of the variance.
Sincerely,
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Terry Wood
6971 Hickory Circle
Fridley, MN 55432
(612) 5749976
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March 8, 1999
Fridley City Council
RE: Abraham Nichols Air Stream parked at 6949 Hickory Drive
Our family moved to 6957 Hickory Circle in Fridley in 1972. Since
that time, Abe and June Nichols have parked their Air Stream in
their driveway right next to our property when not in use. They
have recently been informed that there is a city ordinance which
prohibits them from parking it in their driveway as they have been
doing for over 26 years. We are the neighbors located closest to
where their Air Stream is parked, and if we do not have a problem
with it being there, then why is the Fridley City Council suddenly so
concerned? We understand your desire to prevent the clutter that
sometimes collects on people's property, but the Nichols' Air Stream
is clean and neatly parked on the side of their driveway. In addition,
there is really no other place where they can store it. Their home is
located on the side of a hill which makes parking in the backyard
impossible and they do not have another location available to them.
We feel that Abe and ,June Nichols should be granted the variance
that they have applied for recently. It seems fair that since they
have parked their Air Stream in that location for 30 years, they
should be "grand-fathered"' on this issue for as long as they continue
to live at this address. Hopefully, the Fridley City Council can find
some way to resolve this issue without forcing a quiet retired couple
to give up something of such personal value.
Thank you for your concern in addressing this issue.
Sincerely,
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695 7 Hickory Circle
5 71-9661
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March 6, 1999
To: Scott Hickok and/or Paul Bolin
This is regarding the variance (VAR #99-01) of Abe & June Nichols travel trailer. Where
Abe & June are parking their trailer is the perfect spot for their yard. It is parked on a
concrete parking area along side the driveway. It seems to us that it's 'rmpossible for them
to park it in the back yard (lakeside) because of the hill, and virtually impossible on the
side yard because of lack of space. The Nichols have had an Airstream parked there as
!or.g as u�e car. remember (30+ years). ��Ve see no reascn why that shoutd cl�ange.
Food for thought:
Often people living on a lake refer to the lakeside of their house as the front yard. ..
Thank you, �
David A. Berry -
Karen J. Holdgrafer-Berry - -
6965 Hickory Cir. NE -
Fridley MN 55432-4123
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT
City of Fridley
William W. Burns, City Manager� �"'�
John G. Flora, Public Works Director
Jon H. Haukaas, Assistant Public Works Director
March 12, 1999
1999 Street Improvement Project No. 1999 - 1: Riverview Heights
PW99-049 ,
On Friday, March 19, 1999, we will be opening the bids for the 1999 Street Improvement Project No. ST.
1999 - 1 for the reconstruction of the Riverview Heights area.
Eight contractors have received plans and specifications thus far with several more lazge firms expected to
look at it prior to the bid opening. $2.2 million has been identified in the 1999 Street Improvement budget
for this project. We can expect to receive approximately $400,000 to $500,000 in assessments plus
approximately $700,000 in off-system State Aid reimbursement. OSM's engineers estimate with a 10%
contingency factor came in at $2.56 million. With the eazly bid process we expect to receive very
competitive prices.
We expect to present the low bid with a recommendation for award to the Council at the Monday, March�
22, 1999, City Council meeting. -
JHH/JGF:cz
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City of Fridley
TO: William W. Burns, City Manager
FROM: John G. Flora, Public Works Director
Jon H. Haukaa.s, Assistant Public Works Director
DATE: March 22, 1999
SUBJECT: Riverview Heights Area Improvement Project No. ST. 1999 - 1
PW99-060
At 10:00 am on Friday, March 19, 1999, bids were opened for the Riverview Heights Area Improvement
Project No. ST. 1999 - l. Ten bids were received out of 19 major planholders. The low bid was received
from Park Construction of Fridley, MN, in the amount of $1,969,634.75. The estimated cost of this project
ranged from $2.2 to $2.6 million.
Recommend the City Council receive the bids and award the contract for the Riverview Heights Area
Improvement Project No. ST. 1999 - 1 to Park Construction in the amount of $1,969,634.75.
As a result of the low bid we propose to review the option of raising the water line along 79r'' Way and
Riverview Terrace to preclude future maintenance issues resulting from the waterline's increased depth.
If this is appropriate, we will be submitting a change order for this work.
JHH/JGF:cz
Attachment
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■=I FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
� MARCH 22, 1999
CITY OF
FRIDLEY
INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS
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MEMORANDUM
TO: WILLIAM BURNS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: WILLIAM CHAMPA, MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
BRIAN STRAND, VIDEO SPECIALIST
DATE: MARCH 22,1999
RE: PUBLIC ACCESS RFP
We feel that the members of the CATV and Telecommunications Commission did an admirable
job in reviewing the proposed RFP for Public Access Providers. They caught some things that
we had overlooked like specifying the length of the agreement.
One of the greater changes made by the Commission to our original RFP was the removal of the
residency requirement. There are advantages and disadvantages to keeping the requirement.
Fritz Knaak's comments are attached. In addition, we are attaching a summary sheet of public
access providers and their position on residency requirements.
If Council chooses to keep the residency requirement, we will, most likely, see a decline in use at
our public access facility. This has certainly been the case in the first two months of operation
by Paragon Cable. In allowing only residents and those completing projects to use the facility,
we have produced four programs for viewing. Three of those programs are produced by non-
residents who had started their projects prior to our interim residency requirement. Once the
year-long contract is awarded in June, all on-going projects should be completed. What this
means is that if Council keeps the residency requirement, 37 hours of service, as suggested by the
CATV Commission, might be too much. (CATV recommended the following hours based on
NO residency requirements: Tuesday — Friday: 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00
p.m. - or as arranged).
Clearly, the hours of service and residency requirement are issues to be resolved by the CATV
Commission and the Council. We only want you to be aware of the correlation between the two
issues.
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TO:
FROM:
C.A.T.V. COMMISSION MEMBERS
WILLIAM W. BURNS, CITY MANAGER
WILLIAM A. CHAMPA, MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
SUBJECT: RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS AND PUBLIC ACCESS
DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 1999
Here are comments from City Attorney
associated with public access. Although
requirement (see attached survey), Mr.
consider. Here are Mr. Knaak's thoughts:
Fritz Knaak regarding residency issues
several communities enforce a residency
Knaak offers some contrary thoughts to
After a careful additional review of the applicable provisions of Minnesota
Statutes Section 238 1 have concluded that: It is true that the law
requires that access to the public access channel or channels provided for
under a franchise agreement (a legally required feature of such
agreements) must be provided for "the general public on a first-come,
first-served, nondiscriminatory basis...." It is unclear, in the language of
the statute, whether "general public" can be limited to the general public
residing within the cable viewing area. While that might be a reasonable
interpretation, in light of the language in the statute that focuses.almost
entirely on local franchise controls, conservative legal advice would
suggest that the language is sufficiently ambiguous to require the City to
make the channel available to persons outside of the viewing area, as
well.
It does, however, allow the City to charge reasonable fees for the use of
its production facilities for that access, if required. (Mn. Stat. Sec.
283.084, subd.3(a)(1)
Moreover, nothing in the statute restricts in any way the City's authority to
establish a governing structure for the use of those productions facilities,
including any residency requirement for membership on a governing
board.
Map Information
Map
Area Access Provider Run By Citys
1. S.W. Community Television: Cable Company run (Paragon). 5 cities—Hopkins,
Edina, Richfield, Eden Prairie, and Minnetonka. Residency required.
2. N.W. Community Television: Commission run. 9 cities—Maple Grove, Osseo,
Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, Plymouth, and
New Hope. Residency required.
3. Quad Cities: Commission run. 4 cities—Anoka, Andover, Ramsey and Champlin.
No residency required.
4. Neighborhood Community Television: Commission run. 7 cities—Lino Lakes,
Lexington, Circle Pines, Centerville, Ham Lake, Blaine, and Spring Lake Park.
No residency required.
5. C TV North Suburbs: Commission run. 10 cities—Roseville, New Brighton, Mounds
View, Shoreview, Falcon Heights, Arden Hills, Little Canada, St. Anthony, Lauderdale,
and North Oaks. No residency required.
6. Ramsey Washington County Cable Commission: Commission run. 12 cities—
Birchwood, Village, Dellwood, Grant Township, Lake Elmo, Mahtomedi, Maplewood,
North St. Paul, Oakdale, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, White Bear Lake Township,
and Willernie. No residency required.
7. Central St. Croix Valley Cable Commission: Refranchising - Soon to be commission
run. 5 cities—Stillwater, Bayport plus three townships. Might require residency.
8. South Washington County Cable Commission: Commission run. 7 cities—Afton,
Denmark Township, Cottage Grove, Grey Cloud Township, Newport, St. Paul Park, and
Woodbury. No residency required.
9. North Dakota County Cable Commission: Commission run. 6 cities—Inver Grove
Heights, Lilydale, Mendota Heights, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake and West St. Paul.
No residency required.
10. Burnsville Eagan: City run. 2 cities—Burnsville and Eagan. No residency required.
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Cities not involved with large groups.
Columbia Heights/FIill Top Cable Company Run (Media 1) No residency required
Chaska City Run Residency Required
St. Louis Park City Run Residency Required
Bloomington Non Profit run Residency Required
Lakeville No Public Access, Just Refranchised, Access center closed (was provided by Marcus
Cable) the cable company did not want to run it, the city did not want to run it so they
now have a channel, a playback deck, a tripod, and a camcorder for check out
Minneapolis Non profit run (MTM) No Residency required must be a resident or a member to
submit a tape for playback
Coon Rapids No Public Access City runs community access (no pubic involved) and
government access