02/08/1999 - 00000434THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY
COUNCIL OF FEBRUARY 8, 1999
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order by Mayor
Jorgenson at 7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Jorgenson led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
Mayor Jorgenson,
member Billings,
member Bolkcom
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilmember Barnette, Council-
Councilmember Wolfe, and Council-
Regular City Council Meeting of January 25, 1999:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the minutes of the Regular City
Council Meeting of January 25, 1999 as presented in writing. Seconded by
Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE
FRIDLEY CITY CODE, CHAPTER 205, ENTITLED "ZONING", BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 205.07.O1.C.(4), 205.08.O1.C.(4), 205.09.O1.C.(3�,
AND 205.10.O1.C.(4), TO ALLOW, BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT, DAYCARE
FACILITIES ON PROPERTIES THAT EXCEED 12,000 SQUARE FEET
IN THE R-1, SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT; R-2, TWO FAMILY DISTRICT;
R-3, GENERAL MULTIPLE UNIT DISTRICT; AND R-4, MOBILE HOME
PARK DISTRICT:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that the ordinance required the church to
be on a lot that has a minimum of 12,000 square feet as well as one off-street
parking space for each 100 square feet of useable day care floor area. A survey
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was conducted of residents in areas most likely to be impacted. It showed
support by a majority of the residents surveyed. He noted that this item was
reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. Public hearings were held
by both the Planning Commission and the City Council on this item. Staff
recommended that Council approve the second and final reading.
APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 1121 RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY
CITY CODE, CHAPTER 205, ENTITLED "ZONING", BY AMENDING
SECTIONS 205.07.O1.C.(4), 205.08.O1.C.(4), 205.09.O1.C.(3), AND
205.10.O1.C.(4), TO ALLOW, BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT, DAYCARE
FACILITIES ON PROPERTIES THAT EXCEED 12,000 SQUARE FEET
IN THE R-1, SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT; R-2, TWO FAMILY DISTRICT;
R-3, GENERAL MULTIPLE UNIT DISTRICT; AND R-4, MOBILE HOME
PARK DISTRICT.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. APPROVE OFFICIAL SUMMARY ORDINANCE FOR ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT, ZTA #98-03 TO ALLOW DAYCARE FACILITIES IN AN
EXPANDED NUMBER OF LOCATIONS:
APPROVED OFFICIAL SUMMARY ORDINANCE FOR ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT, ZTA #98-03 TO ALLOW DAYCARE FACILITIES IN AN
EXPANDED NUMBER OF LOCATIONS.
3. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSNE SIGN PLAN
FOR HOLIDAY COMPANIES (HOLIDAY COMPLEX AT 240-250 57TH
AVENUE N.E.) (WARD 3�
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that this legislation re-allocates existing
attached sign space in a manner that grants 658 square feet, out of a total of
1,227 square feet, to Cub Foods.
APPROVED AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSNE SIGN PLAN
FOR HOLIDAY COMPANIES (HOLIDAY COMPLEX AT 240-250 57TH
AVENUE N.E.).
4. APPROVE EXTENSION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #98-01 AND
VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #98-03 BY HOLIDAY COMPANIES TO
CONSTRUCT A NEW HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE, GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 242 57TH AVENUE N.E. (WARD 3�
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that this would extend the time allowed for
the implementation of the special use permit and variance that were passed last
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year to accommodate the construction of the Holiday StationStore and Care
Wash at the Holiday properties on 57th Avenue. Construction was expected to
begin in April.
APPROVED EXTENSION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #98-01, AND
VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #98-03 BY HOLIDAY COMPANIES TO
CONSTRUCT A NEW HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE, GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 242 57TH AVENUE N.E.
5. APPROVE FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND THE CITY OF FRIDLEY:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this grant authorizes the Department of
Natural Resources to contribute one-half of the cost for acquisition of three flood-
prone properties in the Riverview Heights area. The three properties are located
near the intersection of 79th Way and Riverview Terrace. The grant was for an
amount up to $149,999.
APPROVED FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND THE CITY OF FRIDLEY.
6. RECENE PROPOSALS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A 2-1/2 YARD ALL-WHEEL DRNE ARTICULATING
LOADER:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, noted that the City received two proposals. Staff
recommended that Council award the bid to RDO Equipment of Burnsville,
Minnesota. The cost for a new John Deere loader that meets the City's
specifications is $85,093.50. This price was a net price after trade-in of the 1984
John Deere loader. In addition, staff also recommended the purchase of an
extended warranty at a cost of $2,028.25. Mr. Burns noted that this amount
compares with $132,000 that was budgeted for the loader.
RECENED PROPOSALS AND AWARDED CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A 2-1/2 YARD ALL-WHEEL DRNE ARTICULATING
LOADER TO RDO EQUIPMENT AND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY
FOR A TOTAL COST OF $87,121.75.
7. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO 57TH AVENUE PROJECT NO.
ST. 1997-4:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that this change order included a credit and
an additional charge. The credit amounts to $1,386 associated with the
installation of smaller Amur Maples than specified. The charge was in the
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amount of $8,798.68 and was for remobilization costs associated with delayed
access to the Hardee's and Cattle Company properties. The net cost of the
change order was $7,412.68 and was payable to Forest Lake Contracting.
APPROVED CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO 57TH AVENUE PROJECT NO.
ST. 1997-4.
8. MOTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS WITH E.T.C. FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
AND FURNISHINGS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
STUDIO CURTAIN:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that after conducting the inventory of the
public access studio, staff identified several items belonging to E.T.C. that could
be integral to providing public access services. At this time, a determination had
not been made as to what furnishings and/or equipment would be needed.
However, staff would like to obtain authority to negotiate prices on items that
may be essential for the future operation of the City's public access studio.
AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS WITH E.T.C. FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
AND FURNISHINGS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
STUDIO CURTAIN.
9. APPOINTMENTS: CITY EMPLOYEES:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that after conducting a testing process with
five other cities, staff narrowed down a list of 210 police officer candidates to 31
Fridley candidates; nine of these were certified as eligible for consideration,
three of which were chosen as finalists. Since determining the three finalists,
however, it was learned that one of the three accepted a job with another city.
Therefore, staff recommended the appointment of two police officers.
The two candidates are Gerald William Kremer and Theresa Lois Edel. Mr.
Kremer has been employed by the City as a Community Service Officer since
1993 and currently serves as CSO Coordinator. He has an Associate of Arts
Degree from North Hennepin Community College and has completed the Law
Enforcement Skills Course from the Minneapolis Community College.
Ms. Edel is currently employed as corrections officer for the Hennepin Adult
Corrections Unit. She served an apprenticeship with the Hennepin County
Sherii'fs Office Crime Lab from 1996 to 1997. Ms. Edel has an Associate of Arts
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Degree from the Minneapolis Community College and has completed the Law
Enforcement Skills Course from the Minneapolis Community College.
APPROVED THE APPOINTMENTS OF GERALD WILLIAM KREMER
AND THERESA LOIS EDEL TO THE POSITIONS OF PATROL
OFFICER AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF.
10. CLAIMS:
APPROVED PAYMENT OF CLAIM NOS. 85258 THROUGH 85487.
11. LICENSES:
APPROVED LICENSES AS SUBMITTED.
12. ESTIMATES:
APPROVED ESTIMATES AS FOLLOWS:
Frederic W. Knaak, Esq.
Holstad and Knaak, P.L.C.
3535 Vadnais Center Drive
St. Paul, MN 55110
Services Rendered as City Attorney
For the Month of January 1999 $ 5,000.00
Forest Lake Contracting
14777 Lake Drive
Forest Lake, MN 55025
County Road 102 (57th Avenue) Reconstruction
Project No. ST 1997-4
Estimate No. 6 $44.583.40
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to approve the consent agenda as
presented. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR
JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the adoption of the agenda.
Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
Mayor Jorgenson noted that this was time set aside for visitors and residents to address
Council on items which were not on the agenda.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
13. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT:
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to open the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Seconded
by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC
HEARING WAS OFFICIALLY OPENED AT 7:40 P.M.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that Fridley was selected to receive Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant funds in the amount of $23,331. The money would be used in
combination with a local match of up to $2,592 for the purchase of police equipment
including a portable projection unit and screen, a digital camera, printer, accessories
and software, a combat curtain for the gun range, a notebook computer for a squad, a
python radar gun, tape recorders, speed spikes and squad room modifications.
The proposed expenditures have been reviewed and approved by the Neighborhood
Crime Watch Advisory Board. He noted that this meeting would provide the public
with an opportunity for input as required under the terms of the grant agreement. No
Council action was necessary.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to close the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Seconded
by Councilmember Bolkcom.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC
HEARING WAS CLOSED.
14. 1999 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM:
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to open the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. Seconded
by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC
HEARING WAS OPENED AT 7:46 P.M.
Mr. Grant Fernelius, HRA Housing Coordinator, stated that the first step in the
application process for Community Development Block Grant funds was to conduct a
public hearing to review the projects proposed for funding. CDBG funds are provided
by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and awarded to Anoka County
directly, who in turn allocates a portion of the funds to each City. The funds must be
used to benefit low and moderate income residents, help prevent slum and
neighborhood blight or to meet other urgent community needs when no other resources
are available.
In 1999, the City expects to receive approximately $145,005 in CDBG funds. The
funding cycle runs from July 1, 1999 to December 31, 2000. Mr. Fernelius explained
that this year staff was proposing to use the funds for single family rehabilitation
($112,005), code enforcement ($10,000) and public services ($22,000). The County will
receive $1,000 in administrative fees. The $22,000 in public service funds would be
allocated to the following entities:
ACCAP (Sr. Outreach Program) $8,500
Alexandra House (Shelter) $3,000
SACA (food shelf) $2,000
Fridley Recreation Program
(tuition reimbursement) $4,000
Fridley Senior Center $4,000
Ms. Mary Schoelch, Alexandra House, was present and thanked Council for their
financial support in past years. She provided Council with a review of the services that
are funded with CDBG funds.
Councilmember Barnette asked if any men avail themselves to the services offered at
the Alexandra House. Ms. Schoelch noted that men could not receive services at the
Alexandra House, as it is a women's shelter. However, Alexandra House would serve
as a link to services which are available and would offer to assist in that capacity.
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Jan Jolly, SACA House, was present. She provided information with regard to their
organization, noting that they served over 1,300 families from the City of Fridley in
1998. Not only do they provide a food shelf, but they are also involved in other drives
such as the School Supply Drive which is conducted in the fall. She also thanked
Council for support in past years.
Ms. Colleen Coyle, Senior Outreach Worker for Anoka County, stated that their
organization helps to secure services for seniors to enable them to remain independent.
In 1998, over 150 clients were served, approximately 425 referrals were made to over
70 different agencies. This was an 18 percent increase over 1997. She also thanked
Council for their past financial support.
Mayor Jorgenson asked if Ms. Coyle was aware of the housing programs that were
available through the City for lower income residents. Ms. Coyle stated that she was
aware and that she has worked with Mr. Fernelius in the past.
Councilmember Barnette asked Mr. Fernelius how many agencies were denied
assistance this year due to limited funding. Mr. Fernelius noted that staff did not
solicit additional proposals this year. Therefore, he was not aware that any agencies
were turned down. In the past, when staff advertised for request for proposals, perhaps
six agencies were denied funding.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, noted that he received at least one additional inquiry as did
Ms. Dacy.
With no further questions or comments, there was a MOTION by Councilmember
Bolkcom to close the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC
HEARING WAS CLOSED.
NEW BUSINESS:
15. RESOLUTION NO. 17-1999, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 1999
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve Resolution No. 17-1999, approving
and adopting the 1999 Community Development Block Grant Program. Seconded by
Councilmember Wolfe.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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16. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Councilmember Bolkcom reminded residents of the meeting of the 50th Anniversary
Task Force on Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 5:30 p.m.
Councilmember Barnette noted that up-to-date class lists are still being sought for the
All Class Reunion at Fridley High School which is scheduled for June 20, 1999.
Grant Fernelius noted that the Remodeling Fair will be held on Saturday, February 27,
1999 at the Mounds View Community Center from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This year,
Fridley joined forces with the cities of Mounds View, Blaine and New Brighton for one
remodeling fair. Eight workshops will be held throughout the day on various home
improvement interests. At the fair the new Rambler Remodeling Handbook will be
unveiled. He encouraged all to attend.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Seconded
by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE MEETING WAS
ADJOURNED AT 8:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Tamara D. Saefke Nancy J. Jorgenson
Recording Secretary Mayor