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CRY OF
FRIDLEY
The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass anyone in the admission or access to, or
treatment, or employment in its services, programs, or activities because of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation or status with regard to public
assistance. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to
participate in any of Fridley's services, programs, and activities. Hearing impaired persons who 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.
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PRESENTATION:
Traffic Safety Award
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of May 22, 2000
City Council Meeting of June 5, 2000
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2000 PAGE 2
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APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Second Reading of an Ordinance Recodifying
the Fridley City Code by Amending
Appendix F to Provide for the Adjustment of
Salaries for the Mayor and Councilmembers
in Accordance with Section 2.07 of the Charter
of the City of Fridley -
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2. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 2 of the Fridley City Charter
(Vacancies in the Council) ............................................................ 3- 4
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3. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 5 of the Fridley City Charter
(Initiative, Referendum and Recall) .............................................. 5- 14
NEW BUSINESS:
4. Approve Rice Creek Boulevard East Watermain
Replacement Project No. 334 and Authorize
Advertisement for Bids .................................................................. 15
5. Approve Tower Site Lease Agreement Between
the City of Fridley and Metrocom, Inc., for the
Purpose of Constructing a Communications
Facility, Generally Located at the City of Fridley
Highway 65 Water Tower Facility (Ward 1) ................................... 16
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APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
6. Approve Change Order No. 2 for Street
Improvement Project No. ST. 2000 —1 ......................................... 17 - 19
7. Resolution Ordering Preliminary Plans,
Specifications and Estimates of the Costs
Thereof: Moore Lake Hills Neighborhood
Project No. ST. 2001 - 1 ................................................................ 20 - 21
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8. Resolution Authorizing Advertisement for the
Trunk Highway Corridor Improvement Project
No. ST. 2000 — 6 ........................................................................... 22 - 23
9. Resolution Requesting Off System State
Aid Funds for Trunk Highway 47 Corridor
Improvement Project No. ST. 2000 — 6 .......................................... 24 - 25
10. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement
Between the City of Fridley and the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety in Connection with
_ the Fridley Project Impact Program ............................................... 26 - 27
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APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
11. Resolution Regarding Northstar Corridor
Station Area Land Use Plans ........................................................ 28 - 31
12. Motion to Waive Right-of Way User Fee
for Independent School District No. 13 ......................................... 32
13. Appointments (City Employees) .............:..,................................... 33
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14. Claims ....................................................................................... 34
15. Licenses ....................................................................................... 35 - 37
16. Estimates ...................................................................................... 38
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
(Consideration of Items not on Agenda —15 Minutes)
NEW BUSINESS: ��,
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17. Appointments to City of Fridley Commissions .............................. 39
18. Informal Status Reports ................................................................ 40
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The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass anyone in the admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in its
services, programs, or activities because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, mazital status, sexual
orientation or status with regard to public assistance. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities
to participate in any of Fridley's services, programs, and activities. Hearing impaired persons who need an interpreter or other persons
with disabilities who require awciliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 at least one week in advance. (TTD/572-3534)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PRESENTATION: Traffic Safety Award
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APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A S� J�� � b� S
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City Council Meeting of June 5, 2000
OLD BUSINESS:
Second Reading of an Ordinance Recodifying
the Fridley City Code by Amending
Appendix F to Provide for the Adjustment of
Salaries for the Mayor and Councilmembers
in Accordance with Section 2.07 of the Charter
of the City of Fridley ..... .. ...... 1- 2
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2. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 2 of the Fridley City Cha�ter
(Vacancies in the Council) ��.�. 3- 4
3. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 5 of the Fridley City Charter
(Initiative, Referendum and
Recall) ...................���� 5 - 14
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS:
4. Approve Rice Creek Boulevard East Watermain
Replacement Project No. 334 and Au�horize
Advertisement for Bids ................. 15
5. Approve Tower Site Lease Agreement Between
the City of Fridley and Metrocom, Inc., for the
Pur p o se of Constructin g a Communications
Facili ty, Generall y Located at the City of Fridley
Highway 65 Water Tower Facility
(Ward 1) .................................... 16
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6. Approve Chanae Order No. 2 foeStreet
Improvement Project No. ST.
2000-1 ................................... 17-19
7. Resolution Ordering Preliminary Plans,
Specifications and Estimates of the Costs
Thereof: Moore Lake Hills Neighborhood
Project No. ST. 2001 -1 ...�........ 20 - 21
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ResolutioR Authorizing Advertisement for the
Trunk Highway Corridor Improvement Project
No. ST. 2000 — 6 ........................... 22 - 23
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FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
9. Resolution Requesting Off System State
Aid Funds for Trunk Highway 47 Corridor
Improvement Project No. ST.
2000 — 6 .................... �....... 24 - 25
10. Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement
Between the City of Fridley and the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety in Connection
With the Fridley Project Impact
Program ............... �� ............. 26 - 27
11. Resolution Regarding Northstar Corridor
Station Area Land Use Plans ....... 28 - 31
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12. Motion to Waive Right-of-Way User Fee
for Independent School District
No. 13 .................................. 32
13. Appointments (City Employees) .... 33
14. Claims .................................... 34
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APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
15. Licenses .................................... 35 - 37
16. Estimates ...............
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OPE�V FORUM, VISITORS:
(Consideration of Items not on Agenda —15 Minutes)
NEW BUSINESS:
17. Appointments to City of Fridley
Commissions ................................ 39
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THE MINUTES OF THE
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
MAY 22, 2000
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY
COUNCIL OF MAY 22, 2000
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,
Councilmember Billings,
Councilmember Bolkcom
None
STATEMENT OF MEETING CONDUCT:
Councilmember Barnette,
Councilmember Wolfe, and
Please be reminded that those present at today's meeting may hold a variety of views and
opinions regarding the business to be conducted. The exercise of democracy through
representative local government requires that ALL points of view be accommodated at
these proceedings. It is further expected that a standard of mutual courtesy and
respectfulness be exercised by all in attendance, through our individuai expression,
manner of speaking, and conduct. Therefore, please receive the views of others with the
same degree of courtesy and respect in which you desire to be given your views and
opinions. Any departures from this standard will be addressed by the Presiding Officer
through whatever means are deemed appropriate. Thank you for your attendance at
today's meeting, and your agreement to abide by these standards of personal conduct.
PROCLAMATION:
Public Works Week: Mav 21-27, 2000
Mayor Jorgenson proclaimed May 21 - 27 as Public Works Week in the City of Fridley,
and called upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the
problems involved in providing public works services, and to recognize the contributions
Public Works Department personnel make every day to our health, safety, and comfort.
Mr. Paul Lawrence, Superintendent of Public Works, stated he was present on behalf of
the Public Works Department of Fridley. He thanked the City Council for the
recognition.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2000 __PAGE 2
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
State Senator pon Betzold stated that the legislative session finished May 18. This was
the second year of the biennium. There was about $529,000,000 in permanent funding
that was addressed, which is less than two percent (2%) of the State's budget. They did
pass a bonding bill. The Anoka-Hennepin Technical College will stay open. A
transportation bill was passed which meant more money for roads. Some tax cuts such as
property tax and income tax reductions were made. There is still a sales tax rebate which
will be about half as much as last year's. The citizens should be aware of the one-third
compromise between the House, Senate, and the Govorner. The tax bill passed by the __
House of Representatives had reductions in the income tax and sales tax rebate. The levy
limit was also eliminated. The Governor pressed for a motor vehicle license tab
reduction which was done. The Senate pressed for increased funding for education,
health care and the environment. There were not a lot of issues that dealt with local
government policy this year.
Senator Betzold stated that he authored to Data Privacy Bill. There are a couple of
provisions that deal with local government. People were sent out about two yeazs ago to
inquire about public information at various places. Generally, there was compliance, but
in some instances people were being told to justify their request or were turned down. A
Compliance Officer is now required for the governments to identify who the contact
person should a complaint be necessary. There is a monetary penalty if the government
refuses to release public data, but first someone has to file the complaint.
Senator Betzold stated that bleacher standards were modified, and bars are allowed to
seize the false identification of underage persons. Some major issues that did not get
passed were the unicameral legislature proposal, constitutional dedication for sales tax
purposes, a bill for enhancing the animal cruelty penalty did not get passed.
State Senator Steve Novak stated that there were a variety of federal dollars that were not
part of the one-third split. A lot went to housing. Last year was the big year in terms of
the tax rebates. Education was a priority in the Senate. The levy limit policy is probably
the most significant thing that affects the City.
State Representative Satveer Chaudhary stated that he wished they did a little better for
education. They spent most of the session rambling over exactly how much money they
had. They had a$1,800,000,000 surplus but there was a lot of discussion about exactly
how much they had. He took the conservative view that they only had about
$579,000,000 in hand. After agreement on that, there was discussion on what to do with
the money. The specific area he would like to see improvement in is education funding.
He said that State Representative Alice Johnson kept fighting for more education
funding. He complimented the Senate for the amount of money used for education and
nursing homes. If the House and the Governor put just a fraction towards education they
could have impacted a lot more schools. Many schools will be saved, but many others
will have to make cuts this fall. He felt the bonding that was incurred this year was
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excessive and not appropriate with the surplus. The City of Fridley came out very well as
far as local projects with Medtronic, Fridley Middle School, and Fridley History Center.
Mr. Chaudhary encouraged the City Council and all citizens to stay in touch.
Mayor Jorgenson thanked the legislators for coming and for providing an update.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the proposed consent agenda with the __
deletion of Item No. 4. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 14 AND MAY 8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES.
APPROVED.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING OF MAY 3. 2000:
RECEIVED THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING OF MAY 3, 2000.
2. SPECIAL USE PERMIT. SP #00-08, BY MARGARET GRESHIK, TO
CONSTRUCT A SECOND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OVER 240
SQUARE FEET (DETACHED GARAGE), GENERALLY LOCATED AT
121 HARTMAN CIRCLE N.E. (WARD 3):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the petitioner requested permission to locate
a 24 foot by 30 foot accessory use structure within 9 feet from the property line.
The Planning Commission gave their unanimous consent to this proposal at their
May 3 meeting. Staff recommended Council's approval.
APPROVED SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #00-08, BY MARGARET
GRESHIK.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 37-2000 APPROVING A PLAT, P.S. #99-06, BY KURT
MANUFACTURING COMPANY TO REPLAT PROPERTY FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PURCHASING A PORTION OF THE RAILROAD RIGHT-
OF-WAY, GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF RAIL LINE, BEHIND THE
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF_MAY 22, 2000 PAGE 4
EXISTING KURT MANUFACTURING BUILDING AT 5280 MAIN
STREET N.E. (WARD 3)
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the plat allows 4.5 acres of railroad property
to be combined w-ith Kurt Manufacturing property. Both the Planning
Commission and the City Council approved the preliminary plat in October of
1999. Staff recommended Council's approval of the final plat. Since half of the
border street is located in Fridley, the City was asked to participate financially.
The City's share of this cost is estimated at $131,574. State Aid funds can be
used for this purpose. Staff recommended Council's approval. __
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 37-2000.
4. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CITY'S ENTRY MONUMENT SIGNS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that all six sites for the City's entry monument
signs have been secured. Staff is now ready to proceed with the award of a
contract for sign installation. Five bids were received for the building of six
signs. After interviews with the four low bidders, staff recommended that the bid
be awarded to Redwood Signs by Hornibrook from Osseo, Minnesota, at a cost of
$33,660. The signs should be installed by mid-July. The total cost for this project
would also include costs for landscaping and electrical work. The City has
pledges of $48,000 from community organizations for the signs. In September of
last year Council approved expenditure of up to an additional $25,000. While
staff does not yet have costs for the electrical work or the landscaping, they
believed that the project could be completed within the $73,000 that Council has
approved. Staff recommended that the sign contract be awarded to Redwood
Signs by Hornibrook from Osseo, Minnesota at a cost of $33,660.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND
PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA UNDER NEW BUSINESS
BEFORE ITEM NO. 16 FOR DISCUSSION.
5. APPOINTED BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE TO JOINT CITY TASK
FORCE BETWEEN THE CITIES OF FRIDLEY AND COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the Joint Fridley/Columbia Heights Task
Force was being organized to study the potential impacts and opportunities of the
Medtronic World Headquarters project in Fridley. Each community will be
represented by a Councilmember, a Planning Commission member, a
representative from its economic development authority, and a representative
from the business community. After advertising for the business community
representative, a letter from Ken Schultz, CEO for Dasco Systems in Fridley, was
received. Staff felt that Mr. Schultz would make an excellent representative of
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the business community. Staff recommended approval of Mr. Schultz's
appointment to the Task Force.
APPOINTED KEN SCHULTZ AS THE BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE
TO JOINT CITY TASK FORCE.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 38-2000 AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE
FUNDS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE FOURTH
QUARTER OF 1999:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that staff recommended Council approval of the
budget adjustments for the fourth quarter of 1999. These are changes that have
occurred as a result of unforeseen revenues and expenditures for the fourth quarter
of 1999. The adjustments aze for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds and
Capital Project Funds. Staff recommended Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION 38-2000.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 39-2000 IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR A
MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT FOR SPRING
LAKE PARK DISTRICT 16 YOUTH HOCKEY (K.J.'S RESTAURANT
AND BAR, 8298 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.) (WARD 3):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this permit would extend from July 1, 2fl00
to September 30, 2001. Staff recommended Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 39-2000.
8. APPROVE ASSESSMENT POLICY FOR REPLACEMENT OF
BITUMINOUS BERM CURBING WITH CONCRET'E CURB AND
GUTTER:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the Engineering Division staff devised the
separate assessment policies for corner lots, T-shaped lots and pie shaped lots.
The policy for T-shaped lots was questioned during the assessment hearings for
the 1999 Riverview Heights street improvement project. The policy for T-shaped
lots is in keeping with the decision reached during those hearings. Staff
recommended Council's approval.
APPROVED ASSESSMENT POLICY FOR REPLACEMENT OF
BITUMINOUS BERM CURBING WITH CONCRETE CURB AND
GUTTER.
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9. RESOLUTION NO 40-2000 REQUESTING DISSOLUTION OF THE
MINNESOTA POLICE RECRUITMENT SYSTEM:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that since the Minnesota Police Recruitment
System no longer provides police recruitment services for its 36 member cities,
the City is joining with other cities to dissolve the organization. Staff
recommended Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 40-2000.
10. CLAIMS:
APPROVED CLAIM NUMBERS 93287 THROUGH 93406.
11. LICENSES:
APPROVED ALL LICENSES AS SUBMITTED.
12. ESTIMATES:
APPROVED ESTIMATES AS FOLLOWS:
Newquist & Ekstrum, Chartered
301 Fridley Plaza Office Building
6401 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432-4381
Services Rendered as City Prosecuting
Attorney for the Month of February, 2000 $ 17,911.60
Ron Kassa Construction
6005 - 250�` Street East
Elko, MN 55020
Miscellaneous Concrete Curb and Gutter and
Sidewalk Repair Project No. 330
Estimate No. 2 $ 6,930.63
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the agenda with the addition of Item
No. 4. Seconded by Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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OPEN FORUM,VISITORS:
No persons in the audience spoke.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
13. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY
CHARTER:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to waive the reading and open the public hearing. __
Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS
OPENED AT 8:00 P.M.
Mr. Bill Holm, member of the Charter Commission, stated that the first amendment was
Chapter 2.06. In the fall of 1996, the Charter Commission submitted to the Council an
amendment to address the issue of what to do to fill a vacancy in the event that an elected
official is incapacitated by reason of serious illness, accident or whatever. Council did
not approve the amendment because the language was not specific enough and did permit
the City Council to perhaps have the possibility of removing a Council member for
political reasons. The Charter Commission then revised language and consulted their
legal counsel. The legal counsel stated it was inappropriate and violated State law. What
is in the Charter is not consistent with State law in that it permits the Council to remove
an elected official for failure to perform the duties of the office. The Council, according
to legal counsel, does not have that authority. The amendment was redrafted and this
change is minor. The Charter Commission recommended that this change be consistent
with State law and be specific that an individual can only be removed because of death,
resignation, continuous absence from the City for more than three month, conviction of a
felony ar if an elected official no longer resides in the City. � _
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS
CLOSED AT 8:02 P.M.
14. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY
CHARTER:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to open the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilmember Wolfe.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS
OPENED AT 8:02 P.M.
Mr. Bill Holm, member of the Charter Commission, stated that the changes in Chapter 5
are more extensive. The Charter Commission has rewritten a significant portion of this
chapter. We believe that the procedures for initiative, referendum, and recall need to be
clarified to provide consistency between those three types of items. It also better defines
the responsibilities for various parties involved in the process. The second change
revolves around the recall procedures in which an elected official is recalled. Language __
changes that better defines the responsibility to the people who circulate the petitions, the
role of the City Clerk, and once these steps need to be taken by various parties in the
event that a petition does not meet the requirements specified by the Charter. The recall
procedure is that the Council calls for a special election. At that recall election, voters are
asked to vote yes or no on the issue of recall. They are also asked to vote for a
replacement candidate in the event that the recall vote is affirmed.
Mr. Lawrence stated that the Charter Commission believed that the situation was
inappropriate. The Charter Commission really should separate the issue of recall from
electing a replacement official. That is why the Charter Commission has changed the
particular language. It is probably more efficient to do it in one election process but the
voter should focus on whether the elected official has really committed malfeasance of
office. Recall is not insignificant and does require the petitioner to identify reasons why
the elected official has committed malfeasance in office. It is not just a case where you
dislike the elected official's view on a particular issue. Beyond that they have not
changed the overall requirements. It still requires for initiative a ten percent (10%) of
approval of the registered voters. Referendum requires fifteen percent (15%), and recall
requires twenty-five percent (25%).
Councilmember Billings stated that in Section 501 the current language having to do with
initiation of any ordinance except an ordinance appropriating mon�y, and then in the
referendum aspect you have stricken the words "such an" and inserted "any". He asked
what the difference between the two was.
Mr. Holm stated that he thought it was a matter of clarifying the language to remove
those types of terms. It does not provide any meaningful difference.
Councilmember Billings asked if, under the current proposal, it meant that the initiation
can be used for any ordinance except appropriating money or authorizing the levy of
taxes or in the referendum provision only applies to those same ordinances of accepting
appropriating money and levying of taxes. He asked if the new language would include
appropriating money or levying of taxes.
Mr. Holm stated that he could not answer that question.
Councilmember Billings asked how it works when two .03's are listed.
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Mr. Holm stated that does need to be changed. The section underlined of 5.03.3 should be
stricken out.
Councilmember Billings stated that on page 5 section 5.07, the first line says "When the
completed petition is found to be sufficient the City Clerk shall certify transmit the
initiative petition to the Council." He asked if the intent was to strike "certify"?
Mr. Holm stated that was the intent.
Councilmember Billings stated that on the top of page 6 the last three sentences of 5.10 is __
all stricken but six words are underlined as well.
Mr. Holm stated that entire section should be stricken.
Mr. Burns stated that section 5.14 deals with the same subject.
Mr. Holm stated that it does.
Councilmember Billings asked Mr. Knaak if typographical areas result in giving the City
Council the authority to amend what the Charter Commission is presenting or are they
required to vote up or down on what is being presented.
Mr. Knaak, City Attorney, stated that these are typographical enors, and Council is not,
in effect, changing anything. Typographical errors are not deemed to be substantive.
Using the word "any" as opgosed to "such an" you are in fact using consistent language
considered to be better drafting.
Councilmember Billings stated that after the first use of the wording there is an exception
which does not exist the second time, whereas "such an" refers directly to the above any
ordinance. It also refers to the exception whereas the uses of the word "any" does not
refer to the exception. • _
Mr. Knaak stated that was correct.
Councilmember Billings stated that it is changing the language because it is removing the
exception for appropriating money and authorizing the levy of taxes that was previously
accepted. �
Mr. Knaak stated that it was referring to the same "any" ordinances previously referred
to. It is consistently using the previous language "any" ordinance and intending to apply
it to all ordinances.
Councilmember Billings stated that the difference is that there is a semi-colon. When
you use the "such an" you definitely have to look to find out what it refers to but after the
semi-colon to require any ordinance brings it back to the original ordinance prior to the
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exception. He asked if they were talking about two or three different things. He also
asked if there was any conflict with State law.
Mr. Knaak stated that he does not know that there is a conflict with State law. He reads
that as being consistent with his previous reading and it was intended to clarify that.
Councilmember Billings stated that there are three things intended to be talked about in
this particular paragraph. The new language states that any kind of ordinance can be
initiated as long as it does not appropriate money or levy t�es. His interpretation of the
old language is that any ordinance accept appropriating of money or levying of taxes can __
be sent to the electorate for approval or disapproval. If his two readings of the old and
new language are correct interpretations they may be perpetuating the ambiguity that is
there or creating a new ambiguity.
Mr. Holm stated that was not their intent.
Councilmember Billings stated that the Charter is a constitution of the City of Fridley.
The Charter Commission has been trying to go through and clean up some passive
language that is there. The Charter Commission does not take their task lightly and any
changes that they recommend need to add to have a zero vote of Council.
Mr. Holm stated that they sometimes miss things. If this is an issue of concern to
Council then they will have specific information to take back.
Councilmember Billings stated that maybe all it takes is an interpretation of one attorney
or something in the record that indicates this does not change it.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if it would make sense to close the public hearing and
have the Commission go back and look at some of the language that Councilmember
Billings brought up and to continue the hearing.
Mr. Knaak stated that they could continue it. This does not need a certain period of time.
That particular provision is not intended to modify the existing authority.
Councilmember Billings conectly stated that three things are provided for. The first is
the right of the citizens to initiate on their own ordinances through petition. The only
kind of ordinance they cannot initiate is the one that is accepted which is the ordinance
appropriating money or authorizing a levy. The second point is that the citizens can use
the process to review any ordinance that Council passes. The third course is a major
recall. What is being proposed here is a clarification and not a substantive change.
Councilmember Billings asked if he meant that right now before the language is changed,
the referendum does apply to any ordinance including ordinances appropriating money
and ordinances that levy taxes in terms of what the citizens could initiate that they have
already passed.
Mr. Knaak stated that was correct.
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Councilmember Billings asked if they were adding anything.
Mr. Knaak stated that it is a clarification.
Mayor Jorgenson asked Mr. Holm if he would like the public hearing to continue until
the summer or early fall.
Councilmember Billings stated that he understands that these are typographical errors and
the only problem possibly existing is that they would be renumbering 3,4,5, and 6 in
section 5.03 and they may need to make a change in the referencing. He would not have __
any problem votirig in favor of the changes recommended by the Charter Commission.
Mr. Knaak stated that they could insist that it be published with the typographical errors
deleted as long as they are not substantive in character.
Councilmember Billings stated that this could be checked by staff quite readily in the
next two weeks. He said he would not have a problem with voting on this.
Councilmember Barnette asked if they could voluntarily withdraw it and present it at a
later date.
Mr. Pribyl stated that this is a public hearing. He does not think there would be a
problem closing the public hearing and bringing it back to Council as a first reading and
second reading with the language cleared up at both of those points.
Mr. Holm stated that they have no problem with correcting the typographical errors. The
issue is that word "any" and how that is used. If it requires additional discussion by the
Council then it has to go back to the Charter Commission for further consideration.
Councilmember Billings stated that the ordinance as it reads now does not create a
change. He said he did not have a problem with the word "any". .
Mr. Holm stated that they would be glad to work with staff to correct typographical errors
and have it ready for the next time.
Mayor Jorgenson asked if they wanted them to close the public hearing and for the first
reading include the clarification and renumbering.
Mr. Holm stated that was correct.
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS
CLOSED AT 8:35 P.M.
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Mayor Jorgenson stated that the Charter Commission had five vacancies. If residents
develop an interest in serving on the Charter Commission they should feel free to send in
a letter stating the intent to service and send it to the attention of Rick Pribyl at the
Municipal Center.
Councilmember Billings stated that there is a change in policy and procedure in setting
the dates for the special election. It has been moved from a range of 30 - 45 days to 49 -
60 days.
Mr. Holm stated that the City Clerk advised them that would be consistent with current __
State law. �
15. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT, ZTA #00-01, BY THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY, INTENDED TO MINIMIZE LOSS OF URBAN FOREST BY
REQUIRING TREE PRESERVATION PLANS AS PART OF
SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to open the public hearing and waive the reading.
Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS
OPENED AT 8:37 P.M.
Ms. Julie Jones, Planning Assistant, stated that this issue came about last year in relation
to the plat review for the Gardena-Benjamin property. The City Council asked staff to
investigate the degree of tree loss occurring in subdivisions in the City and study tree
preservation ordinances and activity in other communities around us. Staff discovered
there are some tree preservation requirements in our existing code. One way is to
preserve trees by protecting trees through disease control. There are also tree
preservation requirements regarding trees that are on City proper.ty. In the zoning
ordinance, landscaping requirements address all types of property except R-1, single
family residential.
Ms. Jones stated that the potential through the GIS mapping research is that there are 700
parcels in the City that could divide and meet setback requirements. There has been an
average of about three significant trees per parcel being removed. The applicants have
contested replacing the trees. Trees are noise and visual buffers. Trees bring new carbon
dioxide to produce oxygen and provide shade. Planted east and west of a home trees can
cut cooling costs by fifteen to thirty-five percent (15-35%). Trees can also provide
windbreaks to lower home heating bills by ten to twenty percent (10-20%). Trees shade
the concrete and help cool the entire neighborhood. Trees increase property value as
much as fifteen percent (15%) or more. Trees support many generations of birds and
other wildlife. If thirty percent (30%) of the skyline in an average city is covered by tree
canopy, the flow of storm water can be reduced by fourteen percent (14%) so there are
also many flood control and water quality benefits.
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Ms. Jones stated that mature forests can reduce forty to sixty percent (40-60%) the
amount of water flowing to streams and use nitrates and phosphorus for nutrients
preventing them from flowing into a river. Trees are critical for protecting wetlands to
dramatically reduce flood levels. The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission
was the first committee to review staffls recommendations. They agree with staff that the
subdivision applications are the most appropriate place to address tree preservation
requirements in the City Code. They felt strongly that the City should not monitor
existing residential property in regards to tree removal and replacement. They felt that
most property owners are aware of the value of trees on properties and do not remove
them without good reason. They also have concerns that if the City were to monitor __
every tree removed, there would be tremendous staff cost. They would like the City to
place efforts to education about trees and providing possible reduced cost tree
opportunities for replacing trees that are lost due to storm damage or whatever. In 2001,
the Community Development Department would like to conduct a tree sale with reduced
cost. Ms. Rosie Griep, Public Safety Projects Coordinator, is also working hard in this
effort as part of the Project Impact.
Ms. Jones stated that the Planning Commission agreed with the passage of the language.
Their concerns were that they wanted staff to reconsider the possibility of including the
tree preservation section of the City code and the possibility of a subdivision applicant
clearcutting the property and then coming in to apply for a subdivision. Staff s
recommendations are to protect significant trees by requiring replacement of four-inch
diameter deciduous type trees through the subdivision process. The zoning text
amendments proposed would require a tree preservation plan prepazed by a qualified
professional. If signiiicant trees are present, it would require a forestation plan to reduce
the impact to significant trees. It would require replacement of each significant tree
removed with three trees per parcel. The City would maintain the right to require more
than three new replacement trees on larger than average parcels. It would require
replacement of the trees in one year of the building permit issuance. Stipulations would
be applied on the application if trees were removed knowingly by staff priar to the
applicant coming in for a subdivision. The benefits to the zoning text amendments are
that they address the concerns protecting adjoining property values, allow staff to treat all
subdivision applicants consistently, address the problem of tree replacement up front so
the cost can be incorporated into the resale of the property, and it formalizes the
procedure so that staff can apply stipulations. Staff recommended Council's approval.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked Ms. Jones for more information about other city's tree
preservation ordinances.
Ms. Jones stated that they did receive many copies of other city's tree preservation
ordinances. Blaine's tree preservation ordinance applies to all properties in the city.
Blaine admitted that they are in serious trouble in keeping up with monitoring all
properties, which is why Fridley strayed away from that.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that Fridley is basically looking at subdivisions, not
residential. Some of her colleagues say that that we are infringing on private rights. The
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City is, but in a sense with subdivisions, we are talking about developers. This will not
prevent clearcutting a subdivision, but the City can apply stipulations to the application
far a subdivision.
Councilmember Barnette stated that he does not like this at all. There are heavily
wooded lots in Blaine. Two of his friends had to clear some trees to put their houses in.
They had to plant five trees. It does not make a lot of sense. That is an infringement on
them. He does not think people will clearcut trees on beautiful heavily wooded lots to
build houses.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that he agreed with Councilmember Barnette. He could not
imagine anyone owning a house without trees on the lot. The issue with the Benjamin
Street-Gardena Avenue plat was that the neighbors wanted to keep the trees. He did not
feel that the City has the right. Businesses are different because they do not need trees
around their property to make it more valuable.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that there are a lot of neighborhoods in the suburbs that
have tiny trees in the front yard, and everything has been clearcut. It would be different
if there were tons of property with tons of trees. Fridley does not have that. If her
neighbor cut down a bunch of trees to subdivide it and sell, it would change the nature of
the neighborhood. When a property is subdivided, Council has to look at what is there
and the preservation of how it used to be. This is not much different from other
communities who want to do this.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that the trees that are replanted where many trees are cut
down are going to grow. It is very expensive to drop full trees, and some people have to
cut down trees to build their house.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the zoning text amendment is not saying that they
have to. The issue behind it is that they need to work with staff when replanting and
cutting trees down.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that the City just put a tremendous investment in the Riverview
Heights area to deal with flood water. The mature trees help maintain the storm water
system. This issue is not all aesthetics. Council needs to be able to look at what makes
sense for a neighborhood and watershed district.
Councilmember Barnette stated that both the Riverwood School and Rice Creek School
properties were basically clear land. Both those schools were removed and sold for lots.
If you drive through there today, it really looks nice with a lot of mature trees planted by
all the residents. People left alone will do that. He asked if this ordinance would require
a person to plant three trees on a single lot where people would want to build.
Ms. Jones stated that this only applies where trees are being removed. If ten trees were
being removed, they would require three trees to be replaced. If there were no trees in
the beginning they would not be requiring any trees to be planted.
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Councilmember Wolfe asked if someone has twenty trees left on the lot after taking
twenty trees down, if they would still have to plant three more.
Councilmember Barnette stated that was correct.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if staff would work with the property owner with a
variance.
Ms. Jones stated that in a case like that staff would work with the owner.
Councilmember Barnette asked how much it would cost to replace a tree.
Ms. Jones stated that it depends on the species but probably around $100 to $300.
Councilmember Barnette stated that the variance is pretty broad.
Ms. Jones stated that the concern of the cost of this process is that the Florida Department
of Natural Resources stated that each tree in an urban environment is worth $275 of
benefit each year due to the reduction in air condition cost, erosion control, wildlife
protection and air pollution control. The one-time cost of $200 per tree is saving the
community the added cost of energy and environmental cost each yeaz.
Councilmember Barnette asked why people would not replant trees then.
Ms. Jones stated that they would not be talking about this if it were not an item of
contention over and over again in the application process. Staff has consistently put the
stipulation in about replanting a tree, and it always ends up being a serious item of debate
in the application process. Staff wanted to ensure that they are treating all properties the
same, and it is difficult to do that if they do not specify requirements.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that it sounds like staff wants it and the residents do not.
Councilmember Billings asked Ms. Jones if one tree in a buildable azea were removed, if
three trees would need to be planted.
Ms. Jones stated that if one tree was removed, one tree would be required for
replacement.
Councilmember Billings asked if he removed twenty trees in a buildable area, if only
three trees would have to be replace.
Ms. Jones stated that was correct.
Councilmember Billings asked what is a buildable area. He did not see a definition.
Ms. Jones stated that that is referring to the footprint of the building.
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Councilmember Billings asked if it was referring to that or to the footprint of the property
within the setback. He asked if there was somewhere else in the code that defines
buildable area.
Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that there was not but is something they could
add to the definitions. The buildable area is talking about the area considering the
setbacks from the property line and the area for the original construction or where
expansion is possible.
Councilmember Billings asked if there was a 35 foot front yazd setback, and he took __
down six trees in the front yard setback if he would be required to replace any trees.
Mr. Hickok stated that was correct.
Councilmember Billings stated that if he is putting an 1,100 square foot home on a
14,900 square foot lot and across the back there is a 25 foot setback, he can take any trees
down in that area. Then there is another 35 feet of backyard that is so dense with trees
that grass will not grow in that area. The home would not be built back there, but in
order to have the grass grow trees would be cut down. If they happen to be in the
building area, then the property owner would need to replace them somewhere else on the
lot.
Mr. Hickok stated that was correct.
Councilmember Billings asked if he would be required to replace a tree taken out for a
second accessory building with another tree years down the line. He asked who would be
tracking it.
Ms. Jones stated that the requirements only apply to a subdivision application, not
applying to an existing property five to ten years later if the owner decided to add on.
Councilmember Billings stated that it does not state that this only applies to the first
building put on the property.
Mr. Edman, 230 Craigbrook Way, stated that he is not against this, but he was concerned
about future restrictions on R-1 property.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that Council was more concerned about large lots where a
developer will come in and clearcut the lot and not put trees back up.
Mr. Edman asked if the City replaces trees when they do City projects.
Mr. Flora stated that a diseased boulevard tree would be cut down and replaced on the
property owner's property. As far as street projects, they do not.
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Mr. Edman stated that near Stonybrook Creek many trees were cut down about five years
ago. He thought that it was fair that when the City cuts down trees they should replant
them also.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that the project was done as a special assessment primarily to the
watershed district. Anything taken down was paid for by the assessment district and with
some City money as well. If the City put trees in, it would have increased the cost to the
assessment area. That area was difficult because they could not access that without
taking trees down.
Mr. Edman stated that a neighbor's trees ended up dying because the roots were so
damaged because of the bulldozers used in taking down those trees. With the East River
Road project, the County did not replant the trees taken down.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that part of the reason is that they will not plant trees
close to the shoulder of the road.
Mr. Edman stated that this is like the owner who built the house where all the trees were
on Riverview Terrace. If he has to plant more trees, they are all going to be scrunched up
near the house. He thinks people do a good job with their own judgment.
Councilmember Billings stated that he understood the answer that this is not going to be
retroactive on any subdivisions that currently exist today. He also understand that any
subdivisions that are inactive in the future after the enactment of this particular ordinance
would be subject to its provisions.
Councilmember Barnette stated that Blaine has a forester who marks the trees that they
cannot take out. That is getting to be too much. He likes the wording of the second
paragraph that says that the EQEC members felt that the City should encourage
reforestation of the City through public education and have low-cost tree sales to Fridley
property owners. �
Councilmember Wolfe asked for more information about the low-cost tree sale.
Ms. Jones stated that what is spelled out in the definition of a replacement tree is a 2.5
inch diameter tree. Project Impact tries to have more high wind resistant trees to help
prevent them from being lost in the storm. They are hoping to use the grant money for
coupons for $20 or $30 off for local suppliers in town. That is currently in the planning
stages.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS
CLOSED AT 9:26 P.M.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2000 PAGE 18
NEW BUSINESS:
4. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CITY'S ENTRY MONUMENT SIGNS:
Councilmember Billings stated that he asked to have this pulled because he would like
the public to know where the monument signs will be and what they will look like.
Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that the signs would be placed at entry points
of the City. Six locations have been secured for the monument signs in the City of
Fridley. The first of those locations will start at the top of East River Road. There is a__
resident at 8360 East River Road with a very wide lot. We negotiated with the property
owners to have a 20 foot by 20 foot area on the south edge of the front of the lot. There
is a nice existing tree for a backdrop, and there will be new landscaping around the sign.
Staff felt it was appropriate to reduce that sign size from 5 feet by 10 feet to 4 feet by 8
feet to give it more of a residential scale.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked why they were using timbers.
Mr. Hickok stated that at three of the six locations it is a State requirement. For safety
purposes the State required break-away materials if a car hit the signs to reduce damage
to the vehicle.
Mr. Hickok stated that at the south end of East River Road there was very little
opportunity for the right-of-way for the signs. There is an auto recycling facility with a
screening fence around the perimeter of the property. A location was decided on further
to the north at the Wellhouse # 13 site. There is a backdrop that exists with a nice green
vegetation, and it will not interfere with the roadway or wellhouse operations or the
Sprint tower. The County did not feel that they wanted our sign on County property on
the right-of-way or the median and encouraged us to push it back onto the City's private
property. North of University Avenue, there is a knoll that exists at the Wal-Mart
Slumberland site north of the City along the southbound lane between the service drive _
and the University Avenue bikeway/walkway. That has been negotiated. That sign
would be more appropriately scaled at 12 feet by 6 feet.
On the south end there is a location along the opening on the on ramp to I-694 as you are
heading northbound on University Avenue. The fifth location was decided to be the
northernmost 300 feet south of Osborne Road on Highway 65. There is an Amoco
facility at that intersection and a service drive. The State has given us an easement to put
the sign 300 feet south of that intersection. The sign would be on the back side of open
grass area and prominently placed on southbound Highway 65. South of I-694 at the
corner of 53`d and Old Central Avenues is a very prominent setting and provides a perfect
opportunity for the sign.
Mayor Jorgenson asked for clarification about the $48,000 that was given from the
business community.
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Mr. Hickok stated that the 50�' Anniversary Committee worked very hard on this, and the
funds were raised from the service organizations in the City. Initially, they set out to
have six service organizations donate funds for the signs. To their surprise they found a
total of eight service organizations giving a gift of $6,000 each. That provided $48,000
towards the sign budget. The organizations that donated money will have their names
sandblasted on the bottom of the entry monument sign with eight service placards that
will have the same character as the sign itself.
Mr. Hickok stated that the proposal for the sign shows "Fridley Welcomes You" in gold
leaf which has a reflective quality when the light hits it. The background will be a rich __
blue and a darker'shade of blue to help the letters stand out. At the top of the plaque the
Banfill-Locke House is nestled amongst the trees and the bluff as it overlooks the
Mississippi River.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that she was concerned because she thought the signs
were going to be basically of the same material and size.
Mr. Hickok stated that is a consequence of the locations. To get good visibility, they felt
that it was very important to work with the guidelines that MnDOT gives. Staff felt it
more appropriate in a residential area to not have brick bollards in someone's front yard.
This location could be brick. The south end of East River Road is on City property and
there is flexibility there also. The south ends on University Avenue and on Highway 65
are MnDOT right-of-ways so they really have no choice.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the reason behin� the brick is to carry the sarne
theme they have at Christianson Crossing and now on 57`� and they want to kind of
mimic the same thoughts. She thought they should do the same brick on as many as they
can. She has heard neighbors say they would rather have brick for a classier and more
distinct look.
Mr. Hickok stated that the City is in the driver's seat in the locations where there is brick.
The neighborhood homeowners have said yes to whatever has been decided. If you feel
brick is appropriate they can go with brick.
Councilmember Wolfe asked if the signs with wood would still have the placards on the
bottom of the sign.
Mr. Hickok stated that was correct. There is a cost of savings in not doing the brick, and
they could enhance the sign and create the same scale by landscaping.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the bottom portion of the sign would be separate.
Mr. Hickok stated that it is a separate sign but hangs on the uprights.
Councilmember Barnette stated that on Highway 65 Blaine has some signs that do not
look good because of the landscaping. Elk River on Highway 10 by the lake really looks
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nice. Landscaping is important and they have talked about who would take care of the
landscaping.
Mr. Hickok stated that the thought is to have the gold leaf on the sign and have some
lighting behind the sign above the landscape to create a glow around the sign itself.
Councilmember Barnette stated that the signs are a great idea and will add a lot to the
City and its image. He asked when they would be put up.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the sign in the neighborhood would be left up to staff. __
Councilmember Billings stated that he heard staff say they will change that one to brick
on her recommendation.
Mr. Hickok stated that the sign would be fabricated in six to eight weeks.
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to award the contract for the City's entry
monument signs to Redwood Signs by Hornibrook. Seconded by Councilmember
Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
16. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR A ZONING TEXT
AMEI'+1DMENT, ZT #00-01, BY THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, INTENDED TO
MINIMIZE LOSS OF URBAN FOREST BY REQUIRING TREE
PRESERVATION PLANS AS PART OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to table the first reading of this ordinance for a
zoning text amendment, ZTA #00-01, by the City of Fridley, intended to minimize loss of
urban forest by requiring tree preservation plans as part of subdivisio� applications until
staff comes back with definitions regarding the building definitions and clarifications on
cutting of the trees. Seconded by Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 41-2000 DETERMINING THAT A CERTAIN
PARCEL IS OCCUPIED BY STRUCTURALLY SUBSTANDARD
BUILDINGS AND IS TO BE INCLUDED IN A TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICT (349-353 57 PLACE N.E.):
Councilmember Billings asked where this was in relationship to the duplex the City just
bought.
Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that it is right on top of it.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2000 PAGE 21
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to adopt the resolution determining that a certain
parcel is occupied by structurally substandard buildings and is to be included in a tax
increment financing district. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
18. VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #00-06, BY GREAT LAKES CHINESE
RESTAURANT, TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE SQUARE
FOOTAGE OF A FREE-STANDING SIGN FROM 80 SQUARE FEET TO __
92 SQU�iRE FEET, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7890 UNIVERSITY
AVENUE N.E. (WARD 3):
Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that the petitioner was seeking to increase the
size of a free-standing sign from 80 square feet to 92 square feet to allow continued use
of a free standing sign. The existing pylon sign was illegally installed without a sign
permit or prior variance approval. The property is located on the north end of University
Avenue. It was platted in 1962, and the restaurant was constructed in 1977. There have
been a number of sign permits issued for this site from 1978 through 1996. The current
sign was installed in 1998 without a sign permit. Code allows the maximum size of a
pylon sign to be 80 square feet in area. The petitioners are seeking a variance to increase
that size by 12 feet.
Mr. Hickok stated that staff observed there was an additional illegal sign installed without
a permit, and that was the sign stating kids eat free Tuesday and Saturday. That sign has
been removed. Great Lakes Chinese Restaurant sign is 92 square feet. There aze other
signs on the building as permitted by the sign code on the south and east sides of the
building. The Code also allows for advertising on windows using not more than fifty
percent (50%) of the window area. The petitioner's summary of hardship states as
follows: "Given that the sign frame has existed prior to Mr. Huynh's purchasing the
business, and the sign frame in question was allowed to exist under the ownership of the
prior business, Mr. Huynh maintains the prior existing sign frame constitutes an
exceptional or extraordinary circumstance."
Mr. Hickok stated that one of the code requirements for sign variance approval is that the
exceptional or extraordinary circumstance applicable to the property or to the intended
use does not apply generally to other properties in the vicinity or district. The sign code
is uniform across the entire City, and no single occupancy signs in the vicinity exceed 80
square feet in size. Another criteria is that the variance is necessary for the preservation
and enjoyment of the substantial right possessed by other properties in the same vicinity
and district but which is denied the property in question. The larger than code signs are
not a right possessed by others in the vicinity and the petitioner has pylon and wall sign
opportunities on the site. Any larger than code sign is for multi-tenant properties. The
next criteria that the normal application of the sign code will constitute an unnecessary
hardship.
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Mr. Hickok said the petitioner failed to apply for sign permits prior to installation despite
being encouraged to do so by City staff. If the petitioner had applied for a sign permit,
the petitioner would have been required to construct an 80 squaze foot sign, saving the
added expense that went into the 92 square foot sign. The final criteria for granting a
sign variance is that granting the variance would not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, general welfare or detrimental to the property in the vicinity. The existing sign
can be modified to meet the code. Granting of the variance would be detrimental, as it
would set a precedent for increasing sign size for single occupancy commercial buildings
along University Avenue and change the new standazd for the sign code.
Mr. Hickok stated that the Appeals Commission concluded that the petitioner's lack of
hardship and the sign size is inconsistent with the recent history and recommended
denial. Staff recommended denial in that the petitioner has no statutory defined hazdship,
no compazable variances have been granted for the past five years, and this would be
detrimental as it would set a precedence. Granting the variance would encourage
businesses to erect larger than code size signs without a permit and then seeking a
variance once the citation has been issued.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if there is any sign along University Avenue in the area
that has been granted to a single tenant of this nature and size.
Mr. Hickok stated that there has not been.
Mr. Mike Verbrick, attorney for the petitioner Mr. Huynh, stated that there is no statutory
hardship here. They are asking the City to grant the variance anyway. His client baught
the restaurant in 1998, and there were no face panels at all on the signs. He bought the
business with the face panels and did not construct the sign. He should have applied for a
variance at that time, but he did not know he had to. He thought the Fridley sign code
states that the sign erector has the responsibility to apply for a variance. The sign
company that did this took $10,000 of his client's money and left his client in a lurch.
Mr. Verbrick said that around that time, the City of Fridley sent his client a letter saying
that the sign was illegal. His client probably threw it away because he does not read
English. He was born in a war zone in Vietnam and came over here by way of a 27 foot
Malaysian fishing boat in 1989. He has a nineth grade education and is illiterate in two
languages. He asks you to consider the equities of the situation. This is the first business
this refugee has ever owned. His client is being prosecuted criminally for failure to put
up the sign and charged with a misdemeanor. The old business went bankrupt and the
sign frame was there before. He just put in nice looking face panels. His client has not
ever received one telephone call from anyone associated with the City. He is a nice guy
and would like to see the City of Fridley reach out to him. He has never received one
invitation from the Chamber of Commerce or the City of Fridley's Small Business
Owner's Association. This proceeding could help him form some networks and contacts
to bring him into the City of Fridley business owners' community, and he may feel a little
more a part of the community and less intimidated and willing to approach the City
government when he has a problem.
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Mayor Jorgenson asked if his client receives other mail like water billings, electric bill,
gas bills, sales tax information notices.
Mr. Verbrick stated that he does.
Mayor Jorgenson asked how helps him with that.
Mr. Huynh's interpreter stated that sometimes he gets an interpreter and other people to
help him.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the sign company that took $10,000 from Mr. Huynh
applied for a sign permit. It seems the injustice is that this company would have applied
for a permit to begin with the client would have been well awaze that the City of Fridley
does have a sign code and the signs can only be 80 square feet. At some point there is a
precedent here and they have to follow the rules. The company that erected this sign has
done the injustice here. She asked if the petitioner could go to the sign company and
have them reduce the sign size.
Mr. Verbrick stated that there is $1,800 in damages, and his legal fees are approximately
$1,800.
Councilmember Barnette asked if they are also co-defendants in this criminal action.
Mr. Verbrick stated that they were not.
Mr. Hickok stated that Taurus Sign Company would be cited in this action.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that they are probably not licensed and bonded in the
State, so they can probably go back to the State because most contractors have to be
licensed and bonded.
Councilmember Wolfe asked if they could go after the sign company and have them take
on all the costs because they are the ones who made the mistakes.
Mr. Knaak, City Attorney, stated that when you sue anybody there aze costs involved,
and that is a financial consideration. Yes, there is a hard and fast rule here that says that
signs must be a certain size. If someone constructed a sign in violation of that it is a
criminal offense, but there are also zoning code issues that have to deal with the
landowner directly. In this instance, a criminal charge was brought and will be modified
or dropped, but at least the sign company will be brought in. Sometimes the sign
companies are companies in name only and they are not reputable and disappear.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the petitioner was the landowner.
Mr. Knaak stated that he was not.
Mayor Jorgenson asked if the petitioner was the lessee of the land.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2000 PAGE 24
Mr. Hickok stated that was correct.
Mayor Jorgenson asked if it would be allowable for Council to allow the sign to remain
until court action has been taken for the sign erector and the landowner.
Mr. Knaak stated that they could, but then it would have to be done for anyone else in a
similar situation. It happens often enough that it would be a concern.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that this gentleman was taken by a sign contractor, and the owner __
has some obligation to make sure the sign erected was correct. She asked if someone else
should appear before the Council.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the petitioner tonight is one who paid money to
erect the sign.
Mr. Knaak stated that there is no dispute that this sign in not conformity. This applicant
was seeking to get that variance. The obligation is criminal and civil. A civil action
would compel that over fifteen feet be cut off and be directed at the lessee, respective of
whether they were able to recover from the owner. One solution would be to give them a
certain period of time to come into compliance. The circumstances are unique to this
individual. There is a lot of creativity in the sign business, and there are a lot of
interesting arguments. He had no doubt that if a sign that 92 square feet was allowed to
stay up, word would be out in a very short period.
Mr. Burns, City Council, asked if they could table the variance request to allow sixty
days.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that they are not sure if they are going to go after the
sign company because of the amount of money involved in taking legal action.
Mr. Knaak stated that this is already in non-conformance. Tabling the matter does not
reduce or change the status in any way.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that they do not have to totally destroy the $10,000 sign.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that Council has been firm on allowable signage for businesses.
She is concerned that they give the petitioner adequate time to try to make adjustments to
the sign. She asked if the City ever gives a telephone call to the businesses.
Mr. Hickok stated that they send out a series of letters with the end result being a citation.
There are certain situations where the recipient of the letter will call back and start a
dialogue. The written word by the U.S. mail has proved to be the best opportunity, and
the City is always available for questions or clarifications. As for where they are at in the
sixty-day process, May 30 is the end of the sixty days. Staff was told by the sign
fabricators that there is a six to eight-week window for sign fabrication. Staff
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recommended denial of the variance and to allow six to eight weeks to have the sign put
up. Beyond that, there is no variance, and the sign is down. The court issue does not
make this better for the variance.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to deny Variance Request, VAR #00-06 by Great
Lakes Chinese Restaurant. Seconded by Councilmember Billings.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that hearing impaired individuals can have interpreters brought
in. She asked if the same law relates to people of a diverse culture in providing
interpreters for individuals who do not speak English. __
Mr. Knaak stated that the answer is yes, but while the publication is generally given in
this instance, the applicant has come forward with a translator and is represented by
counsel. He has heard no objection of any sort about the manner in which this hearing
has been conducted.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that she is concerned about the original letter not being
responded to. She asked if the City had any obligation to contacting the petitioner to see
if there was further clarification needed.
Mr. Knaak stated that Fridley takes extraordinary steps to contact individuals, The City
relies on people being able t� read and communicate or have somebody read to them.
The City's record has at least two mailings before a chazge was brought. The fact that
this is part of the explanation why a charge had to be brought does explain some things,
but this individual is going to be relieved of the criminal citation. It still does not change
the issue with respect to the fact that it is a non-conforming sign.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that if this denial was passed, her intent was that she
wanted to make a motion to allow the petitioner ninety days to give him time for the six
to eight weeks for the sign fabrication and to work with the company.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to allow Great Lakes Chinese Restaurant ninety
days to bring the sign into conformance. Seconded by Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that if the sign would take longer than ninety days, the
petitioner should speak to Mr. Hickok for an extension onto that motion.
Mr. Verbrick thanked Council for trying to work this out.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2000__ PAGE 26
19. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the residents on Starlite Boulevard asked staff to
speak to Northern States Power Company (NSP) about replacement trees that were
removed by NSP crews. He has contacted NSP, and they said they are not going to
replace the trees. They do not want to do it on railroad property.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that on Tuesday, May 23, there will be a Council review session.
Ms. Connie Metcalf will be the moderator. Mayor Jorgenson encouraged residents to
watch that session and call in with questions or comments. __
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that Mr. Flora has invited the neighborhood of Rice
Creek to a meeting regarding the bank stabilization project of Rice Creek on Wednesday,
May 24, at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Center.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MAY 22, 2000, CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT
10:40 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Signe L. Johnson Nancy J. Jorgenson
Recording Secretary Mayor •
THE MINUTES OF THE
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
JUNE 5, 2000
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY
COUNCIL OF JUNE 5, 2000
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order by Mayor Jorgenson
at 7:32 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,
Councilmember Billings,
Councilmember Bolkcom
None
STATEMENT OF MEETING CONDUCT:
Councilmember Barnette,
Councilmember Wolfe, and
Please be reminded that those present at today's meeting may hold a variety of views and
opinions regarding the business to be conducted. The exercise of democracy through
representative local government requires that ALL points of view be accommodated at
these proceedings. It is further expected that a standard of mutual courtesy and
respectfulness be exercised by ail in attendance, through our individual expression,
manner of speaking, and conduct. Therefore, please receive the views of other with the
same degree of courtesy and respect with which you desire to be given your views and
opinions. Any departures from this standard will be addressed by the Presiding Officer
through whatever means are deemed appropriate. Thank you for your attendance at
today's meeting, and your agreement to abide by these standards of personal conduct.
PROCLAMATION:
Recognition of Services on Commissions - Brad Sielaff
Mayor Jorgenson stated that former Commissioner Brad Sielaff was being recognized
with a plaque presented by the City Council in grateful appreciation for his service on the
Energy Commission, Environmental Quality and Energy Commission, and the Planning
Commission. Mr. Sielaff has served as a commission member from August of 1983
through April of 2000.
Mr. Sielaff accepted the award and thanked Council.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2000 PAGE 2
Presentation of Fridley `49er Davs Rovaltv
Mr. Chuck McCusick, Fire Chief, stated that Carrie Snyder, Miss Fridley of 1992, was
present to introduce the Fridley royalty.
Ms. Snyder stated that all the events for the Fridley `49er Days are in the Fridley
community report that was mailed to all residents and is also available at the Fridley
Municipal Center.
Ms. Snyder introduced Queen Julie Menard, Princess Marie Wontor, and Princess __
Melissa Overacker.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to approve the proposed consent agenda.
Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. APPROVE TOWER SITE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF FRIDLEY AND AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE
OF CONSTRUCTING A COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY INCLUDING
AN ANTENNA TOWER GENERALLY LOCATED AT 53 AVENUE
AND MATTERHORN DRIVE N.E. (WARD 1):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this was a motion to approve a tower site
lease agreement between the City of Fridley and AT&T Wireless Services for the
purpose of constructing an antenna tower at the City's 53`d Avenue water tower.
It would provide for the construction of a separate monopole on the west side of
the 53`d Avenue water tower. In exchange for the use of the City's property, the
City will receive $1,200 per month (adjusted annually by the increase in the CPI
or five percent (5%), (whichever is greater.) Staff recommended Council's
approvaL
APPROVED TOWER SITE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF FRIDLEY AND AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES.
2. APPROVE TOWER SITE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF FRIDLEY AND SPRINT SPECTRUM L.P. FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTING A COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY, GENERALLY
F_RIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 5. 2000 PAGE 3
LOCATED AT THE CITY OF FRIDLEY HIGHWAY 65 WATER TOWER
SITE (WARD 1):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this was a motion to approve a tower site
lease agreement between the City of Fridley and Sprint Spectrum L.P. for the
purpose of constructing a communications facility at the Highway 65 water
storage tank. The agreement would provide for the attachment of three antennas
at three different elevations on the Highway 65 elevated water storage tank. The
terms of this contract are the same as for the AT&T contract.
APPROVED TOWER SITE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF FRIDLEY AND SPRINT SPECTRUM L.P.
3. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRILDEY AND THE CENTER FOR ENERGY
AND ENVIRONMENT, INC.:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this was a motion to approve an agreement
for administrative services between the City and the Center for Energy and
Environment, Inc. (CEE). CEE has administered the City's housing rehabilitation
loan programs since 1996. While the City had a contract to cover this
administration generally, a separate contract for administration of housing
rehabilitation loans that aze paid for from CDBG money. Since the Housing and
Urban Development Agency requires the contract to be in place, the action
requested is to correct this oversight. The contract provides that CEE shall
receive a fee equivalent to eight percent (8%) of the loan amount for contracts
entered into between 1996 and 1999 (the amount the City has been paying). It
also provides a ten percent (10%) fee for loans administered in 2000. Since staff
has been very pleased with the work of CEE and believes that the fees are
consistent with the work required, staff recommended Council's approval.
APPROVED AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND THE CENTER FOR ENERGY
AND ENVIRONMENT, INC.
4. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER 1�10. 1 TO W.B. MILLER, INC., FOR
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 2000-1:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that there are two separate items covered by the
change order. The first item allows for the construction of storm water and
sanitary sewer services for the Tim Jawor project at 7411 University Avenue East
Service Drive. The cost for this construction is $9,854.80 and will be assessed to
the property. The second item allows for a wet tap needed to relocate a hydrant at
the corner of 73`d Avenue and the East University Avenue Service Drive. The
cost for this item is $1,345. Staff recommended Council's approval of the
payment these two costs ($11,199.80) to W.B. Miller, Inc.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2000 PAGE 4
APPROVED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO W.B. MILLER, INC., FOR
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 2000-1.
5. RESOLUTION NO 42-2000 ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF:
RICE CREEK BANK STABILIZATION PHASE II, PROJECT NO. 333:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this item and the next three items are being
requested to satisfy the requirements for the assessment of costs associated with
phase two of the Rice Creek Bank Stabilization project. The project consists of __
the placement of rip rap on the outside curves of Rice Creek as it passes through
property located between University Avenue and the Burlington Northern/Sante
Fe Railroad tracks. The purpose of the project is to eliminate property erosion
and sedimentation. Staff brought the project forward after two neighborhood
meetings with the residents who will be assessed for portions of the project cost.
The City's estimated cost for its portion of the project is $28,000 and has been
provided for in the 2000 capital improvements budget. Staff recommended
Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 42-2000.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 43-2000 RECEIVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT
AND RECEIVING PETITIONS TO WAIVE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE MATTER OF CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS:
RICE CREEK BANK STABILIZATION PfIASE II, PROJECT NO. 333:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that staff recommended Council's approval of
this resolution.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION 43-2000.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 44-2000 ORDERING FINAL PLANS AND
ESTIMATES OF COSTS THEREOF: RICE CREEK BANK
STABILIZATION PHASE II, PROJECT NO. 333:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated staff recommended Council's approval of this
resolution.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 44-2000.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 45-2000 RECEIVING FINAL PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS:
RICE CREEK BANK STABILIZATION PHASE II, PROJECT NO. 333:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that staff recommended Council's approval of
this resolution.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2000 PAGE 5
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 45-2000.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 46-2000 AUTHORIZING ANOKA COUNTY PARKS
AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AT
LOCKE PARK:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that according to the City's agreement with
Anoka County, the County's improvements to Locke Park, a County park that is
owned by the City, must be approved by the City. In this instance, the County
wishes to use $300,000 in grant funding from the Metropolitan Council to __
construct a new picnic shelter, new restroom facilities, trail upgrades, a trail kiosk,
security lighting, make Americans with Disabilities Act modifications, and
provide various site furnishings. Since these improvements are to the benefit of
Fridley residents, staff recommended Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 46-2000.
10. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY
CITY CODE BY AMENDING APPENDIX F TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ADJUSTMENT OF SALARIES FOR THE MAYOR AND
COUNCILMEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2.07 OF THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this ordinance provides for a three percent
(3%) cost of living adjustment for the Mayor and Councilmembers for 2001.
WAIVED THE READING AND APPROVED ORDINANCE ON FIRST
READING.
11. APPOINTMENT - CITY EMPLOYEE:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that staff recommended the appointment of Stacy
Bulthuis to the Planner/Code Enforcement Officer position that was vacated
recently by Missy Daniels. Stacy is a recent graduate of St. Cloud State
University with a B.A. in Local and Urban Affairs. She is currently a planning
intern for the City of Shoreview where she is performing code enforcement
duties. Stacy has also served in internships for Todd County and MnDOT. Her
past experience includes the creation of GIS maps, production of a planning and
zoning newsletter and traffic-related research. She is available to start work on
June 26.
APPOINTED STACY BULTHUIS TO THE PLANNER/CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER POSITION.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2000 PAGE 6
12. CLAIMS:
APPROVED CLAIM NUMBERS 93525 THROUGH 93745.
13. LICENSES:
APPROVED ALL LICENSES AS SUBMITTED.
14. ESTIMATES:
APPROVED ESTIMATES AS FOLLOWS:
Frederic W. Knaak
Holstad and Knaak, P.L.C.
3535 Vadnais Center Drive
St. Paul, MN 55110
Services Rendered as City Attorney
for the Month of May, 2000 $5,000.00
No persons in the audience spoke regarding the consent agenda items.
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the consent agenda items. Seconded
by Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by
Councilmember Wolfe.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNAI�IIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM,VISITORS:
No persons in the audience spoke.
PUBLIC HEARING:
15. SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, SP #00-08, BY KAIS GUIGA,
ISLAMIC CENTER OF MINNESOTA, TO ALLOW TEMPO__RARY
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2000 PAGE 7
(MODULAR) CLASSROOMS, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1401
GARDENA AVENUE N.E. (TABLED MAY 8, 2000) (WARD 2):
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to remove this item from the table. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS
OPENED AT 7:46 P.M.
Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that this was a lot split and special use permit
request for the property at 1401 Gardena. The lot split is actually a lot consolidation.
The Islamic Center requested a special use permit to allow installation of an 83 foot by 68
foot classroom at the northeast corner of the building. The Islamic Center also requested
a lot combination to allow the residential site at 1413 Gardena to be added to the
property.
Mr. Hickok stated that code requires a special use permit for a private school in an R-1
zoning district. The classroom would cross the property line at the residential site owned
by the Islamic Center. Therefore, staff felt that the lot consolidation was essential. Staff
recommended approval of the lot combination with two stipulations which he outlined.
Mr. Hickok stated that staff recommended approval of the special use permit with
stipulations which he outlined. Since the last public hearing, staff and members of the
Islamic Center reinsp�cted the site. Other inspections occurred with the property owners
after clean-up had taken place. The school surveyed all 99 residents from the original
public hearing notice. Of those residents, nine responses were received. The responses
were analyzed, and the school contacted each of them to talk about their concerns
specifically.
Regarding the traffic concerns, the school stated that they would be rr�eeting with parents
to provide information for the children about the safety of crossing to the school. The
school held clean-up weekend events in an effort to get a large group of people together
and get the concerns addressed. Staff inspected last week to verify that the clean-up
items were taken care of. The school has contracted with the same lawn care business
that contracts with Totino-Grace High School for the large area of the campus behind the
school. The school is committed to fence construction along the western boundary of the
school. Staff recommended additional stipulations based on the public hearing and the
comments that were heard.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that the building is going behind the house. As far as future
building, the Islamic Center stated that they would be looking at off-site property.
Mr. Hickok stated that was not clear to him. They understood the concerns of residents
as the school grew. They understand the concerns about students driving to school. It is
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2000 PAGE 8
a school policy that students do not drive to school. The Islamic Center is currently
analyzing their capital improvement needs and is not certain about its growth.
Mayor Jorgenson asked how far the furthest northeast corner would be from the closest
property line to the east.
Mr. Hickok stated that corner would be about 25 feet from the adjacent property.
Mayor Jorgenson asked if it met the required setback.
Mr. Hickok stated that it would.
Mr. Kais Guiga, petitioner and Vice President of the school, stated that the new addition
would be hidden partially by the hill, so the neighbors will not be affected much. The
outside would look more like a house with nice wood siding.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that he was told by the Principal of the school that if more
students were added, that a new school would be looked off-site.
Mr. Guiga stated that was the first option, but it was difficult because of the money. It is
easier for the parents no to switch locations.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked how many students they have now and how many they
expect in the next few yeazs.
Mr. Guiga stated that this year they have about 260 students. The portables would
provide space for 39 students. Grades 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 require a science lab and a
computer lab. That is the reason they need extra space. They would not be increasing
the population of the school much except for in the lower grades. Next year they will
have around 300 students.
Councilmember Barnette stated that he talked to a lady who was a secretary in the initial
school on the site about the parking. There was no parking in back at first. It was a
basketball court. Now there are 30 current spaces, and no students drive to school.
Mr. Guiga stated that students will not increase the pazking because they are not allowed
to drive to school.
Councilmember Barnette asked if there was enough space for the faculty parking.
Mr. Guiga stated that they will not be adding any more teachers, and parking is adequate
for them now.
Councilmember Barnette stated that starting next year there will no longer be any more
school buses.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2000 PAGE 9
Mr. Guiga stated that was conect. His school will not have a school bus at all and will be
contracting with other school bus companies.
Councilmember Barnette stated that under State law, if you live in the Fridley school
district, you are allowed busing.
Councilmember Wolfe asked if they addressed the issue of children being dropped off in
front of the school and walking across the street.
Mr. Guiga stated that the Principal is working on this problem.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that a school patrol may work.
Mr. Hickok stated that a school crossing guard is coordinated with the Public Safety folks
which may be a possibility.
MOTION by Councilmember Wolfe to accept the petition from members of the
neighborhood. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the petition reads: "We the undersigned property
owners in the City of Fridley petition the honorable City Council to not allow any further
expansion at 1401 Gardena �venue property of the Islamic Center of Minnesota/Al-Amal
School and to enforce the maintenance of the grounds and buildings."
Mr. Ray McAfee, 1360 Hillcrest Drive, stated that since May 8 when this item was
tabled, he was faced with two huge dumpsters overflowing. Outside the fence area there
was a pile large enough to fill one of those dumpsters. He wondered about the school's
promises. He asked if they were trying to be good neighbors until this item is approved.
He asked what was going to happen to the properties once they received Council's
approval and the trailer is moved onto the property. He asked what was going to happen
to the trailer after the temporary time limit. He said he watches how people drop their
children at the school. With the transportation company he drives for, they cannot drop
people off on the opposite side of the street and expect them to walk safely across the
street to the school. He asked what would happen if the curbing was painted yellow in
front of the school to allow school buses to come in on the north side of Gardena to drop
the kids at the curbing.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that the number one concern of the neighbors was about the
maintenance of the property. If they do not maintain this, they will lose their special use
permit.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that they had some issues with Home Depot with not
keeping up their property. Because they had a special use permit, the City has more
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2000 PAGE 10
leeway. The City can contact them at any time and hold a hearing to decide whether or
not they can keep the special use permit.
Mr. McAfee asked if anybody really knows if this will be a permanent part of the school.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that they do not know because of money issues. They
need three years to see if they can plan or build something else.
Brother Milton Barker, President of Totino-Grace High School, stated that when the
Islamic Center began to use that property, there was a tremendous community outreach.
The Islamic Center wrote to all the neighbors and explained who they were and what they __
wanted to do. TYiey invited nieghbors to come and visit the property. The school uses
Totino-Grace's parking lot on Sunday. They have also used Totino-Grace's gym and
auditorium for larger group activities. In general, the neighbors have been very friendly.
It is unrealistic for schools to move elsewhere. As private schools, they are funded by a
small group of people. They do not enjoy the government support.
Brother Barker stated that at a Planning Commission meeting Mr. Hickok pointed out
that the Islamic Center had answered some of the concerns with neighbors. Schools
cannot always move to mow the grass as fast as homeowners can. The Islamic Center
has asked Totino-Grace to contract with them for care of all the property behind the
school and Totino-Grace is willing to do that. A good intent is shown by the fact that the
Islamic Center did a major renovation to the front of the property and have tried to
address the concerns raised by the neighbors since the Planning Commission meeting.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that a major issue is traffic. He asked if students thought
about parking on Arthur Street.
Brother Barker stated that they have had students move cars that were parked too close to
residents' mailboxes.
Councilmember Wolfe asked Brother Barker if the parking lot was big enough to house
all the students.
Brother Barker stated that the enrollment is at 1,075. More students are driving today
than have ever driven before. They have added two parking spaces on the campus. They
would like to have more pazking spaces and would like to address that for a long-range
goal.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that the City has received complaints from neighbors of students
parking at the Innsbruck Nature Center.
Mr. Burns stated that the Public Safety Director would be contacting Brother Barker
about that problem soon.
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Brother Barker stated that they asked for permission for students to park there, and it was
granted. If the agreement is going to be rescinded the school will not allow students to
park there.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that the changes for parking will impact next year's school yeaz,
rather than this year.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that if the school is going to use buses, they have to have
the arm that comes out so no one will pass that vehicle. That will help.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the school is working with the public safety staff to
look at school patrol costs. It is something that can easily be sent out to the parents.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that if they are using school buses, they should be stopping at the
north side of Gardena and letting the students off in front of the school. This requirement
should be accommodated at this school.
Mr. Guiga stated that the garbage is there now because the company does not pick up on
weekends. Tuesday is the day for pick-up. The issue of the leaves will be resolved with
proper pick-up also. Dropping off children on the south side of Gardena Avenue is news
to him. The buses drop off on the north side of Gardena Avenue, and there is a walkway
to take from there.
Ms. Ardella Foco, 1345 Gardena Avenue, stated that neighbors have fourteen different
issues. She received a letter today stating that they will only build the fence on the left
side and only up to the end of her porch. They will not build a fence in the back of the lot
on her side. She has an issue with the lights from the school shining into her kitchen,
dining room, and bedroom. She felt that they wanted to hurry and do something, and that
they might not follow through with all of the issues. The fence, the garbage, the traffic,
and the children coming out into the road are issues. She sometimes has to wait for half
an hour to get out of her driveway because of the school's driveway being so close.
Ms. Foco also felt the watershed is an issue because they will have more water problems.
She thought there would be more rats and mice with the extra gazbage that will be
produced because of the picnic tables they are going to set up along the pond. She sees
food going in there all the time. There are piles of garbage and dead rats. She hoped she
would have support from Councilmember Barnette on getting a fence on her side.
Councilmember Barnette stated that he thought that issue was resolved.
Ms. Foco stated that it was not resolved. Their plan was to plant more greenery. They do
not need more weeds.
Councilmember Barnette stated that it was his understanding that the fence would go up
on the east side of the property and then on the north side.
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Mr. Hickok stated that it is his understanding that this is not a staff solution. The Center
and Ms. Foco dealt with this directly. He thought they agreed on a fence along the east
side of her property as opposed to the front corner of her house back to the back corner
where the ninety degree turn going toward the playground terminates. There would be
landscaping planted in the backyard to mitigate the other concerns about headlights.
There is a chain link fence there right now with heavy vegetation, and they reached the
agreement that there would be landscaping supplemented in there so she has a nice
screened view from the parking lot. He said that staff suggested that screening and
landscaping would be a very nice solution.
Ms. Foco stated that was not their agreement. If greenery is planted, she will still have
garbage thrown over the three foot fence. She thinks it is illegal to not have a fence for
headlights shining into a house from an institution.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that the school is not required to have a fence of that mature
separating the school from a residential property. The Islamic Center does not indulge in
alcoholic beverages. The containers being seen coming over the fence are from other
people using the property in the evening. This situation could be helped by the Police or
others in the neighborhood. The property has been cleaned up and will not be so inviting
for young people to go back there to have a party.
Ms. Foco stated that they are there preriy much seven days a week and are there
throughout the night.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that she would need to call the police then.
Ms. Foco stated that she called the Police the other day. She asked if they could have
Police protection there.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that they could not station a police officer only on that particular
property to watch for partiers. Council depends on the citizens to call and let them know _
when something is happening. If there are no calls, they have nothing to prove this
situation exists. This special use permit gives the City more clout in making sure the
stipulations are abided by.
Councilmember Barnette stated that Ms. Foco should call 911 if there aze people
partying. The more times the police are there, whoever is partying will get the idea that
is not the place to be.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked Ms. Foco if she would be willing to have a
neighborhood resources police officer work closely with the neighborhood.
Ms. Foco stated that she does not like calling the police. The last two times she called the
police she got badmouthed, and it would be hard for her to call again in the future.
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Councilmember Barnette stated that there is a National Night Out coming up in August
where the neighborhoods and block captains discuss with these situations.
Councilmember Wolfe asked if Ms. Foco called 911 when she was badmouthed.
Ms. Foco stated that she dialed 911.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that they have talked about the possibility of the Islamic Center
making that driveway a gated entrance to prohibit people from driving there.
Mr. Spencer Minear, 1291 Gardena Avenue, stated that he appreciated the efforts the
Islamic Center has made. He asked Council to abide by the requests of the neighbors in
holding up the expansion of the program. The petition does not state that the
neighborhood wants the Islamic Center to leave. The petition addressed the expansion.
The program has grown significantly. Seven years ago they were here talking about the
daycare center which did not go through. Many of those same stipulations are back, but a
daycare center is there today. There is a serious traffic problem in the neighborhood. He
has flexibility in his schedule so that he does not leave for work when backing out of his
driveway is dangerous. Putting in more space and students is a problem. The idea in the
stipulation that in three years from now the problem of off-street driving will be
addressed seems somewhat ludicrous.
Mr. Steve Shorma, 5916 Oakwood Manor, stated that the clean-up from the east side has
made no progress so far. One gentleman worked one Sunday afternoon and stated that
they would really get after it the next week. The next week never came. That is the way
it has been since the Islamic Center has taken over. It has been totally neglected. Trees
back there have died with Dutch Elm disease. When he informed the Center that he
would have to sue them when a tree came down on his property, it was taken out. The
holes from the stumps taken out are still there and have never been filled in. The wild
raspberries will grow back in the area. The Center does not maintain anything but the
front. They are terrible neighbors. He was a supporter at first. He was reluctant to sign
the first petition. The Center does not do what it says it is going to do.
Mr. Shorman asked Councilmember Wolfe if he saw any improvement in the southeast
corner of the property.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that Mr. Guiga stated that some of the neighbors did not
want the greenery cut.
Mr. Shorma stated that he does not know who they are.
Mr. Guiga stated that the responses to the survey were not very good. They would like to
do another survey that he would handle personally. If he wants the vines to be removed,
they will be removed. Eventually, all of these things will be taken care of in a timely
manner. Chemlawn is taking care of all the weeds.
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Mayor Jorgenson stated that she has the survey. She asked Mr. Shorma if there were
vines on that particular property.
Mr. Shorma stated that there were some vines. He asked the Islamic Center when they
were going to take care of the problems and for the last ten years they have not.
Mr. Guiga stated that he has been taking caze of the maintenance starting this year. They
rent the place from the Islamic Center, who is also responsible. He is the vice principal
and will take care of this solution. There is nothing that they have promised lately that
they did not do. _ _
Mr. Shorma stated that he called years ago. Nobody ever went out to see the condition
from his property. He maintained the property up to the basketball court for years. 'That
has been used as a brush pile for years. The whole east azea has been neglected from day
one.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that she agreed that it has probably not been maintained, but the
Islamic Center has given its word, contracted with Totino-Grace for mowing, contracted
with a service to come in and clear up the weeds. She thought they were showing that
their intention is to be a good neighbor. If the special use permit passes, it would give
Council more clout to be able to revoke that permit. Temporary trailers are used at a
number of businesses throughout the City.
Mr. Shorma stated that years of complaining have had no effect whatsoever. He would
like to see the special use permit enforced.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that if it was his yard he personally would like to see some
vines kept there.
Mr. Shorma stated that the only thing that would be behind his place would be weeds or
brush because there are no trees. � -
Mr. Jeremiah Paulson, 1345 Gardena Avenue, stated that he lives with his grandmother,
Ms. Ardella Foco. He asked what the conditional permits are for the school currently.
He said he knew there are people at the school that are not from the school but use it as a
civic center type of situation very late at night. At 2:00 a.m. there are people in the
auditorium and people playing basketball.
Mayor Jorgenson asked Mr. Guiga if the facility is rented to people other than the church
or school.
Mr. Guiga stated that there are some teenagers that use the facility late at night instead of
being on the street.
Mayor Jorgenson asked if it was like a drop-in center.
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Mr. Guiga stated that there are about ten kids who use it late at night.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if it was kids from the Islamic Center.
Mr. Guiga stated that was conect.
Councilmember Wolfe asked if they were there that late at night.
Mr. Guiga stated that the limit is 11:00 p.m.
Mayor Jorgenson'asked if the janitor closes the school.
NIr. Guiga stated that the janitor closes the school.
Mayor Jorgenson asked if they have the ability to close the gates.
Mr. Guiga stated that they do have the ability to close the gates.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that during the summer months when the facility is not being
used, it is important to have that gate closed. That would prohibit people from using the
facility inappropriately. She asked if there was any security lighting on the back of the
building wall.
Mr. Guiga stated that there is lighting, and they will be putting more in on the whole west
side of the building.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that they may want to have the Police Department help to try to
discourage people from using it inappropriately.
Mr. Guiga stated that they asked them to ticket anyone parking there late at night.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that a meeting will be held soon with the Community
Development Department and the Police Department to address traffic and parking in that
area.
Mr. Paulson stated that the age group he sees playing basketball are not school-age. If
someone is using the facility after hours, maybe they can contact Mr. Kais Guiga.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that a telephone call to the police would be appropriate because
they do have a point of contact where they can reach the right individual.
Mr. Don Moore, 5821 Arthur Street, stated that this is a disaster. The people driving to
the school stop in the middle of the road and open all four car doors to allow kids to exit
the vehicle. There were 43 cars stuffed in the Islamic Center parking lot on this past
Sunday and 29 cars on the street. He asked if the the square footage for this property is
appropriate for the number of people per square foot.
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NIr. Hickok stated that, based on the formulas, this school has the required number of
spaces per square foot.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that the parking is there, but it is a question of getting people to
use the parking that is available.
Mr. Moore stated that Totino-Grace is receiving permits all the time. He did not feel the
residents could drive up and down Arthur Street anymore. He said at 1:30 p.m. to
2:00 p.m. when school is out, he does not even want to come home. He stays away for
45 minutes while people leaving the school honk horns and throw garbage out of their __
vehicles. He does not want a trailer house there.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that she and Councilmember Wolfe live in that area. They see
that the traffic is bad. They have to drive on Hackmann Avenue by the Holiday
Stationstore in order to get out of their driveways.
Mr. Moore stated that in the morning he has to go out through New Brighton over by
Minar Ford.
Councilmember Wolfe stated the temporary building will not increase the amount of cars
because the students do not drive.
Mr. Moore stated that this is also how Totino-Grace started out. He felt they were in the
same predicament.
Mr. Moore stated that he does not think thirty parking stalls are enough for a school.
Mayor Jorgenson asked Mr. Knaak if specific criteria under the special use permit
includes traffic as a consideration to make a decision.
Mr. Knaak stated that all safety and health issues including traffic are. issues that Council
can consider when reviewing an application.
Mayor Jorgenson asked if cross-parking between two facilities is sufficient to handle the
parking situation.
Mr. Knaak stated that the fact that Council has considered it, and the fact that it has been
presented and issues have been raised and addressed by staff, is sufficient. If it looks like
a new facility or you have no reason to know or understand how the traffic pattern would
be, then the usual traffic study with an engineer can be conducted. If something were
demanded in an instance where it is not normally required, it may be reviewed as
arbitrary. If the traffic increases significantly enough, yes, Council could require a study.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if you have to prove if they are coming from one place
or the other. A lot of the issues are related to Totino-Grace with tr�c and parking.
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Mr. Knaak stated that you are allowed to use your own judgement, observations, and
common sense when dealing with facts before you in an application like this. If staff has
observed that traffic is largely generated by something else you, could take that into
account.
Mayor Jorgenson asked Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, if there are any recent traffic
counts in that area.
Mr. Flora stated that there were not.
Mayor Jorgenson asked if he received the numbers from of citations that would be issued
when using a speed board.
Mr. Flora stated that he is not sure if the numbers of the speed board are recorded.
Mr. Guiga stated that he does not believe the traffic problem is mainly caused by his
center because none of the teachers have any problem pazking.
Ms. Barb Anderson, 5871 Arthur Street, stated that she was concerned about the health,
welfare, and safety of the students of the school. There is quite a bit of traffic when the
children are getting dropped off. She sees numerous cars u-turning right at Totino-Grace
and coming back to drop off their students. Her oldest son told her that he almost hit
someone running across the street. The daycare center they are using is deteriorating and
is bringing down the property values of the surrounding homes.
Councilmember Barnette stated that the daycare facility is only being used for the
children of the teachers. He asked if there has been a request for a daycare facility at the
house.
Mr. Hickok stated that the school will be processing a special use permit for a daycare
facility. •
Mayor Jorgenson stated that the conditions of the licensing agreement with the State of
Minnesota would address the conditions of the property.
Mr. Guiga stated that it just had a brand new roof put on. They also have plans for
landscaping there also.
Mr. Charlie Olson, 5926 Oakwood Manor, stated that the debris is not something the
center has addressed. He has a videotape of the trees being cut down June 10, 1996. The
trees laid there for almost three years. The trees were piled up on the basketball court and
discarded. Last summer a tree service spoke with them about removing those trees.
There was always a statement made in talking with Mr. or Ms. Zaheer, the former
Chairman of the Center, that the trees would be cleaned up. Mr. Qureshi, Islamic Center,
has promised action regarding the east end, which also has not happened.
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Mr. Olson stated that he was frustrated that he was not contacted even though he was
included in the survey. He said there was no follow-through with what they have said,
and it is hard to trust someone after all these years. There are a lot of Canadian thistles
and raspberry vines on the east side. There has never been any maintenance program.
Mayor Jorgenson asked if the trees and the brush piled up in the videotape are the
conditions that exist at this time.
Mr. Olson stated that they have been cleaned up, but the time frame for the clean-up was
three years minimum. He asked what the reference was for City enforcement. __
Councilmember Barnette stated that he believes it was ten days, then another ten days,
and then the City would do it. At that time, there would be an administrative charge.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that it seems to her that the City has not received many
telephone calls regarding this matter. The Code Enforcement Officer could work with
the property owner regazding the things that are going on and suggest ways to clean-up
the property.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that people can call any councilmember.
Mr. Guiga stated that in the survey they just concentrated on the issue of the vines. He
plans to be in contact with the individuals who were not contacted.
Mr. Olson stated that the double pazking is an on-going habit as far as parking in front of
the school. His concern is with the safety of the children.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the school is interested in changing the fact that
there has been deferred maintenance for some time. Trust has to be developed here with
the Islamic Center, the residents and the City Council. Residents can call any of the
Councilmembers to talk. Mr. Guiga said that he wants to improve the property. Council
would like everyone to work together to achieve that goal.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that citizens should not be afraid to call the Code
Enforcement Officer or Council members.
Ms. Olga Palmer, 1329 Gardena Avenue, stated that 202 people signed the petition that
she helped draw up. The petition stated that no expansion should be allowed. At
11:45 a.m. Sunday, she was going to New Market and used her cellular telephone. The
school does not abide by the yellow "no parking" signs. She called 911 to ask the police
to ticket the inappropriately parked cars, but nothing happened. If the City Council can
honestly put this through without considering the traffic, all current Councilmembers
should not be reelected.
Mayor Jorgenson asked NIr. Flora about the parking on Sunday.
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Mr. Flora stated that the City did not paint the curbs. On north Gardena Avenue, there is
limited parking Monday through Friday, but it does not apply on Sunday.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that if the police department were called on Sunday, no tickets
would be issued.
Ms. Palmer asked why a three-year time period would be allowed to allow them time to
design a drop-off site for children to safely disembark from school buses. She asked if
someone directing traffic could be there, so they could unload vehicles on the south side
of traffic because vehicles from Totino-Grace are already pazked there. __
Mayor Jorgenson stated that they will be addressing the issue of traffic in the
neighborhood. She said that parking on the street will be discussed soon with the Islamic
Center and Totino-Grace high school.
Ms. Joan Glasper, 1324 Hillcrest Drive, stated that they live north of the property. The
noise coming from the facility is an issue for her and her husband. She said that there is a
lot of noises on Saturdays and Sundays all day. She said children from the school run
down into the woods, even into her yard and sometimes they are not being supervised.
She would like her privacy protected.
Mayor Jorgenson asked if this was problem was only on weekends.
Ms. Glasper stated that she works during the day and is not aware of the noise Monday
through Friday during the day; however, she does r.otice it on Saturdays and Sundays.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the weekend issues were more with the church
because the school is closed then.
Mr. Guiga stated that school is only open Monday through Friday. Recess is from
11:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon and the students are supposed to stay in the soccer field by
the school. Sunday there is a Sunday school in the morning. He does not honestly know
where the noise is coming from. He would like someone to call him when they hear this
noise.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked what would be the best way to get ahold of him.
Mr. Guiga stated that he is at the school five days per week at. The Principal is available
24 hours per day on his cell phone at.
Mayor Jorgenson asked if there was an answering machine at the school.
Mr. Guiga stated that there is voice mail.
Ms. Michelle Hatten, 5955 Benjamin Street, stated that the traffic problem is produced by
people driving by. The people going to the center are wearing the traditional garbs and
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are not going to Totino-Grace. They stop right in the middle of the road, making it hard
for traffic to flow through. This problem needs to be addressed immediately, not in the
three-year time frame set by the permit.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked why this was set at three years.
Mr. Hickok stated that in order to do the planning properly, the City felt this had to be
done with the capital improvements of the building. It would be very expensive to do
curb, gutter, and asphalt in the short-term three-year solution. They felt that part of it was
balanced against an elementary school that has been there since the early 1960's. The __
hard surface improvement needs to be planned along with the footprint expansion.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the principal could work with the families stopping
in the road to let their children out. They could work with the public safety staff on a
solution. Maybe they could also work with a couple from the neighborhood with the
issues they have.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that she agreed that correspondence is needed to the parents to let
them know that the expectations of the school would be that the children would be
dropped off on the north side of the street in front of the school, rather than stopping in
the middle of the street on the south side.
Mr. Hussein Qateeva, Principal of the school, stated that he is glad that the neighbors are
as concerned as the school is about safety. After he talked with Mr. Sallman, Public
Safety Director, they now have a short-term plan to have selected parents and older kids
to be trained by Sergeant Mike Morrissey for safety patrol. He said he has had many of
the same frustrations with the school as the neighbors. What happened before the school
started, was that it was only a weekend Islamic Center, and operations were maintained
under a part-time basis. There has been a lack of coordination, but now they can see the
results of Brother Kais and Brother Kareen working together. Hopefully, this will not
happen again because there are better systems set up. .
Mayor Jorgenson asked if was possible to put up some school crossing signs there.
Mr. Flora stated that they could put those up, but part of the problem is the high school
students.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that there still is not a drop-off area.
Councilmember Barnette stated that there is a problem with cars going to the east. There
is parking allowed on the south side of Gardena Avenue, so those cars are already parked.
Parents going east may be letting their children off in the middle of the street because of
all the cars that are already parked there. Making a U-turn on Arthur Street is another
problem.
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Councilmember Bolkcom stated that they could work closely with Sergeant Morrissey on
these issues.
Councilmember Barnette asked if neighbors bused their children when the previous
school was there.
Ms. Mary Schogren, 524 Dover Street, stated that when the other center had their school,
they had a bus or two. Now there aze 15 to 40 cars letting off children in the middle of
the street.
Ms. Hatten asked�how they could guarantee that this is going to get results even if they do
not put that building in. The safety of children is worth putting in $1,000 worth of
asphalt for a new pazking area.
Mayor Jorgenson stated they would need to look at this when the structure comes up for
renewal in three years. If this special use permit does not work, the neighborhood will
have opportunities to come forward and speak on these issues.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked Mr. Hickok if the stipulation of future expansion beyond
the temporary classrooms could be rewritten to state that it has to be addressed in three
years.
Mr. Hickok stated that it could.
Councilm�mber Bolkcom stated that it could be reworded to include a specific date in
three years for whoever does look at this then and realize that they will have to have a
permanent drop-off site.
Mr. Hickok stated that he likes having the three-year stipulation. The school has a three-
year lease on the building and needs to know what they are going to do in three years. By
saying three years, the hazd surface improvement will be planned again along with the
overall improvement of the site.
Mr. McAfee asked why they could not enter from Matterhorn Drive to Arthur Street on
the south side of Gardena Avenue, and from Gardena Avenue go to Arthur Street on the
north side of Gardena Avenue to eliminate parking. Many Totino-Grace people pazk in
their parking lot.
Councilmember Barnette stated that the trouble is that the parking also applies to the
residents.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that what has been suggested is that there be a time limit for
parking on both sides of the street. Any vehicles left there over three hours could be
ticketed. That would help address the issue of parking.
Mr. McAfee stated that the garbage in the back of the school is upsetting.
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Mayar Jorgenson stated that the City needs to be notified of that situation. The Code
Enforcement Office is not able to drive by the site every day.
Mr. Burns stated that they need help with notification of the parking problems, too.
Councilmember Wolfe asked if they could simplify the parking problem on Gazdena
Avenue if they had no parking in a single area by the entrance and exit of Totino-Grace
High School or if there could be a drop-off center directly across from the Islamic Center.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the police need to be involved to look at all the __
different issues in'volved.
MOTION by Councilmember Wolfe to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS
CLOSED AT 10:20 P.M.
MOTION by Councilmember Wolfe to approve Special Use Permit, SP #00-05.
Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
MOTION by Councilmember Wolfe to add Stipulation No. 9 as follows: The Islamic
Center shall maintain the property in accordance with all City Code requirements. The
site shall be reviewed o� an annual basis to ensure compliance.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that instead of saying annual basis they could say as needed.
MOTION by Councilmember Wolfe to amend Stipulation No. 9 to read as follows: The
Islamic Center shall maintain the property in accordance with all City Code requirements.
The site shall be reviewed on an annual basis or as needed to ensure compliance.
Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Hickok stated that Stipulation No. 7 could be changed to: All future expansion
(beyond the temporary classrooms) shall be predicated on the completion of the City
approved, off-road student drop-off area on the school campus.
Mayor Jorgenson asked if Stipulation No. 6 could be amended to include the installation.
Mr. Knaak stated that if the intent is to insure construction it would be simple enough to
redraft Stipulation No. 6 to say that an off-road student drop-off shall be completed and
approved by the City and leave Stipulation No. 7 there.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2000 PAGE 23
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to amend Stipulation No. 6 as follows: An off-
road student drop-off shall be completed and approved by the City by June 1, 2003.
Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe.
UPON A VOICE VOTE ON THE MAIN, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR
JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH
THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1) ALL NECESSARY PERMITS SHALL
BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, 2) SPECIAL
USE PERMIT SHALL BE FOR A THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD; 3) BUILDING
SHALL BE LOCATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SITE PLAN DATED __
MARCH 17, 2000, BY HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOCIATION, INC.; 4) ALL
NECESSARY PROTECTION DEVICES SHALL BE P120VIDED TO PROTECT
CHILDREN AROUND THE RETAINING WALL ON THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THE BUILDING; 5) THE ISLAMIC CENTER SHALL FILE A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A DAYCARE CENTER IN A
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT IF THEY INTENT TO UTILIZE THE HOME AT
1413 GARDENA AVENUE IN THAT MANNER; 6) A PLAN FOR OFF-ROAD
STUDENT DROP-OFF SHALL BE COMPLETED AND APPROVED BY THE
CITY BY NNE 1, 2003; 7) ALL FUTURE EXPANSION (BEYOND THE
TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS) SHALL BE PREDICATED ON THE
COMPLETION OF THE CITY-APPROVED OFF-ROAD STUDENT DROP-OFF
AREA ON THE SCHOOL CAMPUS; 8) THE EXISTING PARKING LOT SHALL
BE STRIPED TO IDENTIFY THE THIRTY STALLS THAT HAVE BEEN
IDENTIFIED BY THE SCHOOL; 9) THE ISLAMIC CENTER SHALL
MAINTAIN THE PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL CITY CODE
REQUIREMENTS. THE SITE SHALL BE REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS
OR AS NEEDED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE.
OLD BUSINESS:
16. RESOLUTION NO. 47-2000 APPROVING A LOT CONSOLIDATION, LC
#00-03, TO CONSOLIDATE TWO INDIVIDUAL PARCELS,
GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1413 GARDENA AVENUE N.E. BY KAIS
GUIGA, ISLAMIC CENTER OF MINNESOTA) (TABLED MAY 8, 2000)
(WARD 2):
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to remove this item from the table. Seconded by
Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that this was the legislative act request to
consolidate the residential parcel into the larger campus to allow the temporary
classrooms to straddle the property line and consolidate the campus.
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MOTION by Councilmember Wolfe to approve Lot Consolidation, LC #00-03 with
stipulations. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH THE
FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1) A LOT COMBINATION FORM SHALL BE
FILED WITH ANOKA COUNTY UPON APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL;
AND 2) APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #00-05.
17. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR A ZONING TEXT __
AMENDIi�IENT, ZTA #00-01. BY THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, INTENDED
TO MINIMIZE LOSS OF URBAN FOREST BY REQUIRING TREE
PRESERVATION PLANS AS PART OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS
(TABLED MAY 22, 2000):
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to remove this item from the table. Seconded by
Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that to summarize this, it is tree for tree up to
trees. The ordinance says that in the case of a subdivision, you would replace the
significant trees in the buildable azea on a tree per tree basis up to three trees per lot. This
was tabled because Councilmember Billings asked to have the buildable area defined.
Councilmember Billings stated that he did not really ask to have anything added, he
asked for clarification of the definition.
Mr. Hickok stated that request resulted in clarification and the addition of buildable azea
definition. Buildable area is defined as the portion of a lot or site, exclusive of required
setbacks, within which a structure may be built. The second question asked is for
clarification of whether or not the tree replacement requirements apply to additional
construction additions after the initial structure is built. The result is that staff analyzed
that it is not in this ordinance to actively monitor a future subdivision. The language was
changed to indicate that at the time of construction, the principal structure residents
would have to replace up to three trees. Replacement requirements are one for one to a
maximum of three trees.
Mr. Hickok stated that the new language is in the subdivision section of the code in
Chapter 211 requiring a majority vote.
Councilmember Billings asked Mr. Hickok if this ordinance would still provide that as
long as the trees were not within what is now defined as the buildable area, residents
could remove any number of trees without any implications of replanting. If one tree
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2000 PAGE 25
remained in the buildable area, residents could clearcut the rest of the property, and the
ordinance would not be violated.
Mr. Hickok stated that was correct.
Councilmember Barnette asked how someone would know which lot would be the
buildable area. This is a lot of administrative information putting a burden on staff and
individuals. He thought residents would plant trees but probably would not clearcut.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that because of previous situations, she thought this was __
actually helping tlie whole process. There has been the same stipulation in the past about
trees.
Mr. Hickok stated that this takes things back to the Benjamin StreetlGardena Avenue
discussion. The City informally protects the trees on the lot. Councilmember Bolkcom
wanted staff to look specifically at formalizing the practice already in place.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that trees are inspected and marked in an informal
process. He asked if this language was taking away that informal process and forcing
residents to focus only on the buildable area.
Mr. Hickok stated that staff looked at ordinances around the metropolitan area and
determined what would be provisional. He liked this process and thought staff did a good
job of protecting trees. Putting this in ordinance form, staff was very specific and clear.
They concluded that they needed to determine the number of trees to be replaced. Putt�ng
it into ordinance form was pinning down exactly what trees they are talking about in a
buildable lot.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to waive the reading and approve the ordinance
on first reading. Seconded by Mayor Jorgenson.
Councilmember Billings stated that the intent of this is well placed, but the process
currently in place has worked in most cases. He does not know if they can put something
down on paper to accomplish the primary goal they want to accomplish. He is fearful of
attaching something that specifies what they have to do is going to potentially hinder
them from looking at each situation individually. He said he was unable to support this
ordinance.
Councilmember Barnette stated that he has great respect for Councilmember Bolkcom
and respect for the environment, but he felt this ordinance would be a hindrance.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that there are not that many lots that could be
subdivided. She was trying to prevent issues where a neighbor could say that a lot is
going to be subdivided, and all the trees were going to be clearcut.
Mayor Jorgenson asked for a vote on the main motion.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2000 PAGE 26
UPON A VOICE VOTE, MAYOR JORGENSON, COUNCILMEMBER
BOLKCOM VOTING AYE, COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE BARNETTE
COUNCILMEMBER BILLINGS, AND COUNCILMEMBER WOLFE VOTING
NAY, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION FAILED BY A TWO
TO THREE VOTE.
NEW BUSINESS:
18. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF
THE FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER (VACANCIES IN THE COUNCIL):
Mayor Jorgenson stated that the public hearing was held on May 22, 2000.
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to waive the reading and approve the ordinance
on first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
19. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF
THE FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER (INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND
RECALL):
Mayor Jorgenson stated that a member of the Charter Commission was present to answer
any questions about the amendments to Chapter 5.
Mr. William Holm, Charter Commission member, stated that Chapter 5, as pointed out by
Councilmember Billings, had a number of typographical errors, which have been
corrected. The main issue had to with a paragraph where they substituted "any"
ordinance rather than "such an". They did not intend to change the meaning, only to
clarify the language. .
Councilmember Billings stated that he was sure that after the last meeting, he was
confident in the final format.
Councilmember Barnette stated that he wanted to acknowledge the Charter Commission
in their efforts. Council is very appreciative of their efforts.
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to waive the reading and approve the ordinance on
first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2000 PAGE 27
20. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Mr. Burns stated that the City newsletter has a new format including information about
Fridley `49er Days activities.
Mayor Jorgenson stated that `49er Days aze June 14-18. Most activities will be centered
around Columbia Arena. If you need additional information call the Fridley information
line at 763-572-3600 ext. #349. Button sales will be conducted by the Southern Anoka
County Chamber of Commerce, Miss Fridley Scholarship Pageant, and the Fridley Park
and Recreation office. Carnival ride tickets can be purchased at the Municipal Center
and SuperAmerica gas stations.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked when the meeting for street improvements was going to
be.
Councilmember Wolfe stated that the meeting would be Monday, June 12 for the Woody
Lane, Hillcrest Drive area in the lower level meeting room at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Barnette is conducting a live telephone program on Tuesday, June 6, and
would like to talk with citizens.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON
DECLARED THE JUNE 5, 2000, CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT
10:50 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Signe L. Johnson Nancy J. Jorgenson
Recording Secretary Mayor
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CRY OF
FRIDLEY
To:
From:
Date:
Re:
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AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2000
William W. Burns, City Manager A1��
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Sara S: Hill, Human Resources Director �' t'`
June 6, 2000 �
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Council Salary Ordinance
Attached is an ordinance to increase Council salaries by 3 percent (3%) for the year 2001 and
subsequent years. Staff recommends Council's approv�l of the second and final reading of this
ordinance. ,
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Attachment
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING TI� FRIDLEY CITY CODE BY
AMENDING APPENDIX F TO PROVIDE FOR TI� ADJUSTMENT
OF SALARIFrS FOR TI� MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2.07 OF TI� CHARTER OF THE
CITY OF FRIDLEY
The City Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows:
The annual salaries for the Mayor and Councilmembers during 2001 and subsequent years shall be as
follows:
Mayor
Councilmember-at-Large
Councilmember, Ward I
$9,085.00
$7,462.00
$6,597.00
Councilmember, Ward II $6,�7.00
Councilmember, Ward III $6,597.00
In addition, the Mayor and Councilmembers shall be entitled to the same benefits enjoyed by full-time
authorized employees of the City of Fridley.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY
OF JUNE, 2000.
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
First Reading: June 5, 2000
Second Reading: June 26, 2000
' Publication:
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NANCY J. JORGENSON - MAYOR
� AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2000
CRY OF
FRIDLEY
To: William W. Burns���
From: Richard Pribyl, Finance Director
Debra Skogen, City Clerk
Date: June 19, 2000
Re: Second Reading Proposed Amendment to Section 2.06 of the City Charter
The Charter Commission proposed an amendment by ordinance to Chapter 2 of the City
Charter and recommended it to the City Council. As required by Minnesota State Statutes, a
public hearing notice was published and the hearing �v�s held on May 22, 2000. On June 5,
2000, the City Council unanimously approved the first re�ling of the ordinance. The
ordinance must receive a second reading and be approved unanimously by the City Council. If
approved, the ordinance would become effective 90 days after adoption.
Staff recommends holding the second reading on the proposed ordinance amendment to
Chapter 2 of the City Charter.
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Attachment 1
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER
The City Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows:
That the following sections of the Fridley City Charter be amended as follows:
Section 2.06 VACANCIES IN THE COUNCIL
1. A vacancy in the council shall be deemed to exist in case of the failure of any elected person
elected thereto to qualify on or before the date of the second regular meeting of the new council,
or by reason of the death, resignation, removal from office, ',
, continuous absence from the City for more than three (3)
months, or conviction of a felony of any such person whether before or after their qualification;
or bvi ceasine to be a resident of the citv or the ward from which elected. ,
. In each such case, within thirty (30) days the council shall by
resolution declare a vacancy to exist. -
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY
OF , 2000.
ATTEST:
Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk
Public Hearing: May 22, 2000
First Reading: June 5, 2000
Second Reading:
Publication:
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Nancy J. Jorgenson, Mayor
: AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2000
CRY OF
FRIDLEY
To: William W. Burns ���
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From: Richard Pribyl, Finance Director
Debra Skogen, City Clerk
Date: June 19, 2000
Re: Second Reading of Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of the City Charter
Pertaining to Initiative, Referendum and Recall
The Charter Commission proposed an amendment by ordinance and recommended it to the
City Council. As required by Minnesota State Statutes, a public hearing notice was published
and the public hearing was held on May 22, 2000. On Ju�+e 5, 2000, the City Council
unanimously approved the first reading of the ordinance. The ordinance must receive a second
reading and be adopted unanimously by the City Council. If approved, the ordinance would
become effective 90 days after adoption. •
Staff recommends holding the second reading on the proposed ordinance amending the City
Charter.
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Attachment 1
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF TI� FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER
The City Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows:
That the following sections of the Fridley City Charter be amended as follows:
CHAPTER 5. INITIATIVE, REFERENDLJM AND RECALL
Section 5.01. POWERS RESERVED BY TI� PEOPLE.
The people of the City of Fridley reserve to themselves the power, in accordance with the provisions
of this Charter, to initiate and adopt any ordinance, except an ordinance appropriating money or
authorizing the levy of taxes; to require sasl� � ordinance when passed by the Council to be
refened to the electorate for approval or disapproval; and to recall elected public officials.� These
powers shall be called the initiative, the referendum, and the recall, respectively. (Ref. Ord. 857)
Section 5.02. EXPENDITiJRES BY PETITIONERS.
No member of any initiative, referendum, or recall committee, no circulator of a signature paper,
and no signer of any such paper, or any other person, sha�,accept or offer any reward, pecuniary or
otherwise, for service rendered in connection with the circuration thereof, but this shall not prevent
the committee from paying for legal advice and from incurring an expense not to exceed $200 for
stationery, copying, printing, and notaries' fees. A sworn statement substantiating such expenses
shall be turned over to the City Clerk within five (5) days following the filing of a sufficient
petition. Any violation of the provisions of this Section is a misdemeanor. Any violation of this
Section shall be reported by the City Clerk to the proper authorities for prosecution under State
Statutes applying thereto. (Ref. Ord. 625)
Section 5.03. FURTHER REGULATIONS.
A lawful petition under this Charter may be submitted se�€ec�, signed and circulated upon
an ordinance to be initiated, or upon an ordinance to be made the subject of a referendum
a� or on a proceeding for recall upon the grounds authorized by law and required by the
Constitution of the State of Minnesota�,�Reasons stated in the proposed petition
ee� are to be stated and noted in the petition itself. A petition for any other purpose
may be made in accordance with procedures established by this Charter or under provisions
of law as may be elsewhere provided. (Ref. Ord. 625)
2. A petition under this Charter shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk as one (1)
instrument, which instrument shall contain any � required documents (appropriate
to the petitionl, a copy of any ordinance proposed, covered or affected, �e�ke�-�es�ex�
and all the signature papers and affida.vits attached in support of
the same.
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3. A petition may be signed by any registered voter. A petition can be circulated and verified
only by a registered voter who has signed the same. All the signatures on any petition need
not be on one (1) signature paper. The circulator of e�e}-� each r�oup of signature papers
shall be verified as the circulator of the same by attached affidavit which states that each
signature was signed in the circulator's presence and is of the person that the same puiports
to be and that each signer was affirmed as a registered voter at the residence sta.ted thereon.
Any paper lacking such affidavit or verified by an affidavit false and untrue is insuffcient
and void of effect. (Ref. Ord. 625, Ord. 857)
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4. The insufficiency or irregularity of a petition shall not prejudice the filing of any new
petition for the same purpose, nor shall it prevent the Council from referring any ordinance
proposed to the electorate at the next regular or special election, or otherwise acting
favorably upon the same. (Ref. Ord. 625) .
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5. The Council may provide by ordinance such fiuther regulations for the initiative,
referendum, and recall not inconsistent with this Charter as it deems necessary. (Ref. Ord.
625)
6. The City Clerk, upon receipt of documented information that any signature on any petition
paper has been falsely attested to, shall promptly forward such information to the proper
authority for prosecution under State Statutes applying thereto. (Ref. Ord. 625)
INITIATIVE
Section 5.04. INITIATION OF MEASURES.
Any five (5) registered voters may form �3se�es-��e a committee for the initiation of any
ordinance e�se� as provided in Section 5.03.01. Before circulating any petition t�e3� the committee
shall file a� copy of � the proposed ordinance with the City Clerk �eget�e� alon� with
t�e� the names and addresses as of inembers of s�s� said committee. � The committee shall
�se attach a verified copy of the proposed ordinance to each of the signature papers herein
described, � a1on� with their names and addresses as sponsors thereof. A verified copy of
the proposed ordinance shall be a copv to which the City Clerk affixes the words: "Proposed
Ordinance on File. Fridlev Citv Clerk: Date: ." (Ref. Ord. 857)
Section 5.05. FORM OF PETITION AND OF SIGNATURE PAPERS.
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The completed petition for the adoption of any ordinance not vet in effect shall consist of the
ordinance, together with all the signature papers and af�davits thereto attached. Such petition shall
not be complete unless signed by at least ten percent (10%) of the total number of registered voters
as of January 1 st of that year. Each signature paper shall be in substantially the following form:
INITIATIVE PETITION
Proposing an ordinance to .........(stating the purpose of the ordinance), a copy of which
ordinance is hereto attached. This ordinance is sponsored by the following committee of registered
voters:
Nan1e ; (Please'Print) ' Addtess (Please Print} ;
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4. �
5.
The undersigned registered voters, understanding the ternis and the nature of the ordinance hereto
attached, petition the Council for its adoption, or, in lieu thereof, for its submission to the electorate
for their approval.
At the end of t�e�� each group of signatures papers shall be appended the affidavit of the circulator
mentioned a�ie�e in Section 5.03.03. (Ref. Ord. 625, Ord. 857)
Section 5.06. FII,ING OF PETITIONS AND ACTION TT�REON.
Within five (5) days after the filing of the completed petirion, the City Clerk shall ascertain by
examination the number of signatures appended thereto and whether this number is at least ten
percent (10%) of the total number of registered voters, as of January lst of that year. If the City
Clerk finds the petition insufficient or irregular, the City Clerk shall at once notify one (1) or more
of the committee of sponsors of that fact, se�g s� the reasons for the insufficiency or
irregularity. The committee sha11 then be given thirty (30) days in which to file additional signature
papers and to correct the petition in all other particulars. If at the end of that period the petition is
found to be still insufficient or irregulaz, the petition shall be filed in the City Clerk's office and no
further action shall be taken. The City Clerk shall notify each member of the committee of that fact.
(Ref. Ord. 625, Ord. 857)
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Section 5.07. ACTION OF TT� COLTNCIL ON PETITIONS.
Page 5
When the completed petition is found to be sufficient, the City Clerk shall se-se� transmit the
initiative petition to the Council at its next meeting, stating the number of petitioners and the
percentage of the total number of registered voters which they constitute, and the Council shall at
once read the ordinance and refer it to an appropriate committee, which may be a committee of the
whole. The committee or Council shall thereupon provide for public hearings upon the ordinance,
after the holding of which the ordinance sha11 be finally acted upon by the Council not later than
sixty-five (65) days after the date upon which it was submitted to the Council by the City Clerk. If
the Council fails to pass the proposed ordinance, or passes it in a form different from that set forth in
the perition and unsatisfactory to the petitioner, the proposed ordinance shall be submitted by the ��
Council to the electorate at the next regular municipal election; but if the number of signers of the
petition is equal to at least fifteen.percent (15%) of the total number of registered voters, the Council
shall call a special elecrion upon the measure. Such special election shall be held not less than �
(�} forty-nine 49) nor more than six 60 days from the date of final action on the
ordinance by the Council or after the expiration of sixty-five (65) days from the date of submission
to the Council when there has been no final action; but if a regular election is to occur within three
(3) months, the Council may submit the ordinance at that election. If the Council passes the
proposed ordinance with amendments and at least four-fifths (4/5) of the committee of petitioners
do not express their dissatisfaction with such amended form by a statement filed with the City Clerk
within ten (10) days of the passage thereof by the Council, the ordinance need not be submitted to
the electorate. (Ref. Ord. 857) ��
Section 5.08. IlvITIATIVE BALLOTS.
The ballots used when voting upon such proposed ordinance shall state the substance of the
ordinance and shall give the electorate the opportunity to vote either "Yes" or "No" on the question
of adoption. If a majority of those voting on any such ordinance vote in favor of it, it shall
thereupon become an ordinance of the City. Any number of proposed ordinances may be voted
upon at the same election but the voter shall be allowed to vote for or against each separately. In the
case of inconsistency between two (2) or more initiative ordinances approved by the voters, the
ordinances shall not go into effect until the City Council has had sixty (60) days to resolve the
inconsistencies. (Ref. Ord. 625, Ord. 857)
Section 5.09. IlvITIATION OF CHARTER AMENDMENTS.
The ways to initiate amendments to this Charter are set forth in Minnesota Statutes. (Ref. Ord. 857,
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REFERENDUM
Section 5.10. THE REFERENDLJM.
If prior to the date when an ordinance takes effect a petition signed by at least fifteen per cent (15%)
of the total number of registered voters as of January 1 st of that year request that any such ordinance
be repealed or be submitted to a vote of the electors, the ordinance sha11 thereby be prevented from
going into operation.
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Section 5.11. REFERENDUM PETITIONS.
' , . Anv five (51
re�istered voters mav form a committee for the purpose of petitioning for a referendum as
provided in Section 5.03.01. Before circulating any.netition, the committee shall file a copv of
the proposed referendum petition and a cop,v of the ordinance proposed to be repealed with the
Citv Clerk along with the names and addresses of inembers of said committee. The committee
shall attach a verified copy of the referendum and the ordinance to be repealed to each of the
si�nature pauers herein described, alon� with their names and addresses as sponsors thereof. A
verified copv of the ordinance proposed to be repealed to the referendum shall be a copv to
which the citv clerk has affixed the words: "Proposed Ordinance on File. Frid1eY Cl Clerk
Date ." A referendum petition shall read as follows:
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REFERENDUM PETITTON
Proposing the repeal of an ordinance to (stating the purpose of the ordinance), a copy of which
ordinance is hereto attached. The proposed repeal is sponsored by the following committee of
registered voters:
'Name (Please Print) Addt'ess'' (PieasePrint) ;
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3.
4.
5.
The undersigned registered voters, understanding the nature of the ordinance hereto atta.ched and
believing it to be detrimental to the welfare of the City, petition the Council for its submission to the
electorate for their approval or disapproval.
At the end of � each r�oup of si�natures napers shall be appended the affidavit of the circulator
mentioned a�e�e in Section 5.03.03. (Ref. Ord. 625. Ord. 857�
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Section 5.12. FILING OF REFERENDLTM PETITIONS
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Within five (5) davs after the filing of the completed referendum pedtion, the City Clerk shall
ascertain bv examination the number of signatures appended thereto and whether this number is at
least fifteen percent (15%) of the total number of re�istered voters, as of Januarv lst of that veaz. If
the Citv Clerk finds the petition insufficient or irregular, the Citv Clerk shall at once notify one (1)
or more of the committee of sponsors of that fact, stating the reasons for the insufficiencv or
irre�ularitv. The committee shall then be g�ven thirtv (301 davs in which to file additional si�nature
papers and to correct the petition in all other particulars. If at the end of that period the petition is
found to be srill insufficient or irre�ulaz, the netition shall be filed in the CitY Clerk's office, no
further action shall be taken, and the ordinance will become effective immediately or on the date
specified. The Citv Clerk shall notifv each member of the committee of that fact.
Section 5.13. REFERENDUM PETITIONS• SUSPENSION OF EFFECT OF ORDINANCE
When a referendum petition is filed with the City Clerk, the ordinance sought to be reconsidered
shall be suspended from takin� effect. Such suspension shall terminate when:
1. There is a final determination of insufficiencv of the petition: or
2. The petitioner's committee withdraws the petition; or
3. The council repeals the ordinance; or �
4. Upon seven davs after canvass of election is completed when a majoritv of those voting
favors the ordinance.
Section 514. ACTION OF TI-� COUNCIL ON REFERENDLJM PETITIONS
If the referendum petition or amended referendum petition is found to be sufficient, the Citv Clerk
shall transmit the referendum petition to the Council at the next reQUlar Council meeting. The
Council shall thereupon reconsider the ordinance and either repeal it or bv ave and no vote re-affirm
its adherence to the ordinance as passed. If the Council votes to reaffirm the ordinance, the Council
shall immediatelv order a special election to be held thereon, not less than 49 iiavs nor more than 60
davs after such meeting, or submit the ordinance at the next regulaz municipal election.
Section � 5.15. REFERENDUM BALLOTS.
The ballots used in any referendum election shall conform to the rules laid down in Section 5.08 of
this Charter for initiative ballots.
RECALL
Section 3�. 5.16. THE RECALL
Any five (5) registered voters may form �e�sek=es�e a committee for the purpose of bringing
about the recall of any elected officer of the City ' ' as
provided in Section 5.03.01.
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Before circulating anv petition, the committee shall-se�-file with the City Clerk �e�e-e€ a
copv of a statement naming the elected officer whose removal is sought, a statement of the grounds
for removal in not more than two hundred fifly (250) words, and their intention to bring about the
recall with their names and addresses as members of said committee. The statement of �rounds for
removal of the elected officer must identify malfeasance or nonfeasance of conduct in the officer's
performance of official duties. Malfeasance constitutes an illegal or harmful act which an elected
official should not perform in an official capacitv. Nonfeasance is the neglect or refusal to perform
official duties.
. The committee shall also attach a
verified copv of said statement to each of the signature paners herein described, together with their �-
names and addresses as suonsors thereof. A verified copv of said statement shall be a copy to which
the citv clerk shall affix the following words: "Proposed Recall Statement on File. Fridley City
Clerk (Attest): Date: .. (Ref. Ord. 625, Ord. 857)
Section �4. 5.17 RECALL PETITIONS.
The petition for the recall of any elected official shall consist of ��s�sa�e the � statement
identical with that filed with the City Clerk together with all the signature papers and affidavits
thereto attached. Such petition shall not be considered to be complete unless sigr, ied bY at least
twentv five percent (25%1 of the total number of re�stered voters of the Ward or Citv represented
bv the office holder as of Januarv lst of that year. Each s�gnature paper shall be in substantially the
following form:
RECALL PETITION
Proposing the recall of . . . . . . . . . from office as . . . . . . . . which recall is sought for the reasons set
forth in the attached statement se�e. This movement is sponsored by the following committee
of registered voters:
Name ' Address
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The undersigned registered voters, understanding the nature of the charges against the officer�herein
sought to be recalled, desire the holding of a recall election for that purpose.
At the end of �e-�s� each g�oup of signatures papers sha11 be appended the affidavit of the circulator
mentioned in Section �:8�:8� 5.03.03. (Ref. Ord. 625, Ord. 857)
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Section �-S. 5.18 FILING OF PETITION.
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Within thiriy (30) days after the filing of the original pronosed petition s�e�s�e, the committee
shall file the completed petition in the Office of the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall examine the
petition within the next five (5) days, and if the City Clerk finds it irregular ���, or finds that
the number of signers is less than twenty-five percent (25%) of the total number of registered voters
of the Ward or City represented by the office holder as of January 1 of that year, the City Clerk shall
so notify one (1) or more members of the committee advisin� the reasons for the insufficiency or
irreQUlaritv. The committee shall then be given ten (10) days in which to file additional signature
papers and to correct the petition in all other respects, but they may not change the statement of th� '�
grounds upon which the recall is sought. If at the end of that time the City Clerk finds the petition
still insufficient or irregular, all the members of the committee shall be notified to that effect and the
petition shall be filed in the City Clerk's of�ce. No further action shall be taken thereon. (Ref. Ord.
857) .
Section 3�. 5.19. RECALL ELECTION.
If the petition or amended petition is found sufficient, the City Clerk shall transmit it to the Council
without delay, and shall also officially notify the person sought to be recalled of the sufficiency of
the petition and of the pending action. The Council sha11 at its next meeting, by resolution, provide
for the holding of a special recall election not less than..���83 fortv-nine (49Znor more than
�i�a{�} six 60 days after such meeting, but if any other election is to occur within sixty
(60) days after such meeting, the Council may in its discretion provide for the holding of the recall
election at that time.
Section �. 5.20. PROCEDURE AT RECALL ELECTION.
The Clerk shall include with the published notice of the election the statement of the grounds for the
recall and also, in not more than five hundred (500) words, the answer of the elected officer
concerned in justification of fi�e-se�se his/her conduct in office. Candidates to succeed the o�cer
to be recalled shall be nominated in the usual way, and the election shall be conducted, as far as
possible, in accordance with the usual procedure in municipal elections. (Ref. Ord. 857)
Section 3�8. 5.21. FORM OF RECALL BALLOT.
Unless the officer whose removal is sought resigns within ten (10) days after the receipt by the
Council of the completed recall petition, the form of the ballot at such election shall be: "Shall
be recalled?", the name of the officer whose recall is sought being inserted in the
bla.nk, and those voting sha11 be permitted to vote se�e�� "Yes" or "No" upon this question. �e
,
�� : e..��,,� , �e�: " ���e�te�e���se e€. . . . . . . . . . ., �€� a��� �.,,�
. If a majority of those
voting on the question of recall vote in favor of recall (a majori votin `g `Yes"l, the � officer
shall be � promptiv removed from office. The Council shall then fill the vacancy for the
unexpired term in accordance with the Citv Charter, Section 2.06. ,
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. If a
maioritv of those votinQ on the question of recall vote against recall (a majority voting "No"l, the
officer shall continue in office with no further action required. If the officer sought to be recalled
resigns within ten (10) days after the receipt by the Council of the completed recall petition, fi�e
, ,
����a�est�e� the Council shall declare the office vacant and shall then fill the vacancv for the
unexpired term in accordance with the Citv Charter, Section 2.06.
(Ref. Ord. 857)
Section �3. 5.22. INSTRUCTIONS TO PETITIONERS.
The City Clerk shall provide to every person circulating a petition for the initiation of an ordinance,
for the initiation of Charter amendments, for a referendum, or for the recall of an elected official,
written inshuctions delineating the correct and proper procedure for circulating the petition. The
instructions provided will cleazly define falsification of a signature and false attestation of a
signature and will cite those ordinances, laws, or statutes relating to such acts. (Ref. Ord. 625)
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY TI-� CITY COUNCIL OF TI� CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS _
DAY OF , 2000
ATTEST:
Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk
Public Hearing: May 22, 2000
First Rea.ding: June 5, 2000
Second Reading:
Publication:
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FRIDLEY
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2000
William W. Burns, City Manager ��
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John G. Flora, Public Works Director
Jon H. Haukaas, Assistant Public Works Director
June 5, 2000
Replacement of 400 LF of Watermain on Rice Creek Boulevard
PW00-069
A 400-foot section of watermain on the east leg of Rice Creek Boulevard south of 69�' Avenue has
had a history of water breaks averaging at least one per year for the last several years. This cast iron
watermain is experiencing rapid deterioration to the acidic nature of the clay soils in the area. This
project has been scheduled into the Capital Improvement Project maintenance budget for the year
2004. -� �,
The 2000 CIP budgeted $100,000 for maintenance and repairs to the 3-million gallon reservoir at
Commons Park. The low bid came in at under $25,000. We would like to use the surplus as an
opportunity to move the Rice Creek Boulevard watermain project up to this yeaz. The estimated cost
for this project is $60,000.
Recommend the City Council approve the project and authorize advertisement for bids for the Rice
Creek Boulevard East Watermain Replacement Project No. 334.
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CffY OF
FRIDLEY
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2000
William W. Burns, City Manager�� �
John G. Flora, Public Works Director
Jon H. Haukaas, Assistant Public Works Director
June 22, 2000
Metrocom Antenna Lease
PW00- 079
We have received a request from Metrocom Inc. Delaware Corporation to install antennas and
support equipment in our Highway 65 water tower facility.
The lease is similar to other leases at the site providing $1,20�a month for setting up to three
antennas arrays with up to three antennas in each array. Metrocom currently proposes to install 8
antennas. The agreement also provides for an additional $100 for each additional antenna plus $400
for each additional array to be established in the future. The lease also requires Metrocom t�
construct a mezzanine platform in the base of the tower to place their equipment and, allows us to
also utilize the base of the water tower for storage for our water and associated equipment. The tower
would remain with the City upon their departure.
Recommend that City Council authorize the execution of this agreement.
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FRIDLEY
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2000
William W. Burns, City Manager ���
John G. Flora, Public Works Director
Jon H. I�aukaas, Assistant Public Works Director
June 13, 2000 �
Change Order No. 2 for Street Improvement Project l�o. ST. 2000-1
PW00-072
Change Order No. 2 is for the relocation of a hydrant on the Symphony Street cul-de-sac. The cost
for this relocation is $5,400.00.
Barbara Tangren, 7368 Symphony Street, requested the City move a hydrant that had been next to her
driveway. An agreement was reached with the Tangrens, they agreed to pay 50% of the relocation
cost ($2,700.00) with the City paying the remaining 50%.
Net cost of Change Order No. 2 is $5,400.00, for a revised contract amount of $675,106.80.
Recommend the City Council approve Change Order No. 2 to W. B. Miller, Inc. to the Street
Improvement Project No. ST. 2000-1.
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
6431 iINIVERSITY AVENUE N .E.
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
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W. B. Miller, Inc.
6701 Norris Lake Rd
Elk River, MN 55330
SUBJECT: Change Order No. 2, Street Improvement Project No. ST.2000-1
Gentlemen:
You are hereby ordered, authorized, and instructed to modify your contract for the Street
Improvement Project No. ST. 2000-1 by adding the following work:
Addition:
Item
1. Re-locate existing hydrant on
Symphony cul-de-sac
TOTAL CHANGE ORDERS:
Quantity� Price Amount
1 lump sum $5400 $5400
TOTAL ADDITIONS ......... ... ... ... ... ...... $ 5,400.00
Original Contract Amount .................................................................. $658,507.00
Contract Additions-Change Order
No. 1 $ 11,199.80
No. 2 $ 5,400.00
REVISED CONTRACT AMOUNT $675,106.80
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W. B. Miller, Inc.
Page 2
Change Order #2
June 26, 2000
Submitted and approved by John G. Flora, Public Works Director, on the 26th of June, 2000.
Prepared by
Checked by
Approved and accepted this
Approved and accepted this
John G. Flora, P.E.
Director of Public Works
day of � � ,2000 by
W. B. Miller, Inc.
Greg Holm, Project Coordinator
day of ,2000 by
CITY OF FRIDLEY
Nancy J. Jorgenson, Mayor
William W. Burns, City. Manager
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FRIDLEY
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2000
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William W. Burns, City Manager �
John G. Flora, Public Works Director
Jon H. Haukaas, Assistant Public Works Director
June 26, 2000
2001 Street Improvement Project
PW00-078
The attached resolution is to initiate the design and plan preparation for the proposed Moore Lake
Hills Neighborhood Improvement No. 2001-1, which includes Woody Lane, Hillcrest Drive,
Gardena Lane and Tennison Drive.
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The resolution orders the preparation of preliminary plans and specifications for the improvements as
a result of the neighborhood meetings and Council's direction. This includes the upgrade of the
asphalt berm streets within the area and repairs of the existing water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer
systems.
Recommend the City Council adopt the resolution so that the design work can be initiated for the
Moore Lake Hills Neighborhood Improvement Project No. ST. 2001-1.
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RESOLUTION NO. - 2000
RESOLUTION ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS
AND ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF; MOORE LAKE HILLS
NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT NO. ST. 2001-1
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley
as follows:
1. That it appears in the interests of the City and of the property._
owners affected that there be constructed certain improvements to-wit:
Street improvements, in.cluding grading, stabilized base, hot-mix
bituminous mat, concrete curb and gutter, water and sanitary sewer service
repairs, storm sewer system, landscaping, and other.facilities located as
follows:
Woody Lane - Central Avenue to Cul-de-sac
Hillcrest Drive - Woody Lane to Central Avenue
Gardena Lane - Woody Lane to Gardena Avenue
Tennison Drive - Gardena Avenue to Cul-de-sac
That the work involved in said improvements� listed above shall hereafter
be designated as: MOORE LAKE HILLS NEIGHBORHOO� PROJECT ST. NO. 2001-1.
2. That the Public Works Director, John G. Flora, City of, Fridley, MN,
is hereby authorized and directed to draw ihe preliminary plans and
specifications and to tabulate the results of his estimates of the costs
of said improvements, including expenses incurred (or to be incurred) in
connection therewith, or the financing thereof, and to make a preliminary
report of his findings stating therein whether said improvements are
feasible and whether they can best be made as proposed, or in connection
with some other improvements (and the estimated cost as recommended),
including also a description of the lands or area as may receive benefits
therefrom and as may be proposed to be assessed.
3. That said preliminary report of the Public Works Director shall be
furnished to the City Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 26TH OF
JLJNE 2000.
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
NANCY J. JORGENSON - MAYOR
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FRIDLEY
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT':
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2000
William W. Burns, City Manager �r
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John G. Flora, Public Works Director
Jon H. Haukaas, Assistant Public Works Director
June 19, 2000
Trunk Highway 47 Ditch Improvement ST No. 2000-6
PW00-076
We received approval from MNDOT to obtain a permit for working in the right of way to install
culvert in the Trunk Highway 47 ditches between Rice Creek and 83rd Avenue. As a means of
completed the work this year, attached is a Resolution for the Council authorizing design and
advertisement for bids and a second Resolution requesting Off System State Aid Funds for the
project. �
We propose to obtain the permit and award the contract. The City would purchase the necessary
culvert material as a means of saving funds anci then have a contractor do the installation and the
connecting man-holes and earth work, seeding and sodding for the project to be completed yet this
fall.
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RESOLUTION NO. - 2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISII��NT FOR THE TRUNK
HIGHWAY CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST 2000-6
WHEREAS, Minnesota Department Transportation, MNDOT, grounds
maintenance policy limits cutting of highway corridors to two times
a year, and
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley believes that the Highway 47 Corridor
is a major thorou.ghfare to the City, and
WHEREAS, the ditches along the TH47 Corridor north of Rice Creek
have considerable wet growth, which is not conducive for an urban
area, and .
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to improve this section of
corridor from Rice Creek north to 83rd Avenue with the placement of
culvert and mowable earth swales, and
WHEREAS, a permit to do this work is_available and will be provided
by MNDOT, � � ���.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Public Works Director is
authorized to prepare plans and specifications to install culvert
in the Unversity Avenue drainage ditch with appropriate drop man-
holes and finished mowable swales heretofore to be called TH 47
Corridor Improvment Project No. St. 2000-6 and
Be It Further Resolved by the City Council of the City of Fridley,
that the Public Works Director is authorized to advertise the
project for contract completion. �
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
26th DAY OF JUNE, 2000.
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
NANCY J. JORGENSON - MAYOR
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CITY OF
FRIDLEY
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
suBJECr:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2000
William W. Burns, City Manager (��
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John G. Flora, Public Works Director
Jon H. Haukaas, Assistant Public Works Director
June 20, 2000
Trunk Highway 47 Ditch Improvement Funding Request
PW00-077
In initiating the project to install a culvert into the Trunk Highway 47 ditch between Rice Creek and
83rd Avenue we are able to apply for Off System State Aid Funding. The attached resolution
requests release of State Aid Funds for completing the prQposed improvement, ST. No. 2000-6.
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Recommend the City Council approve the attached resolution requesting the use Off System State
Aid Funds for the installation of a culvert on Trunk Highway 47.
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RESOLUTION NO. - 2000
RESOLUTION REQUESTING OFF SYSTEM STATE AID FUNDS
ST. NO. 2000-6
WHEREAS, Minnesota Department Transportation, MNDOT, policy is to maintain
ground maintenance of Trunk Highway only two times a year, and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the Trunk Highway 47 Corridor as
it runs through the City, represents the City, and
WHEREAS, the standing water, aquatic growth and weeds do not provide an
appropriate appearance for the City, and _
WHEREAS, it is proposed to place culvert in the existing Trunk Highway 47
ditches between Rice Creek and 83rd Avenue and fill the ditches to a
mowable slope, and
WHEREAS, this work is being accomplished in the MNDOT right of way,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City Council of the City of
Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota, request Off System Municipal State Aid
Fund (needs) approval from the State Aid Office for the Cities Improvement
Project No. ST. 2000-6.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF �iE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 26th
DAY OF JUNE, 2000. �
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
NANCY J. JORGENSON - MAYOR
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AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2000
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: William W. Burns, City Manager �J'+� r
DATE:
SUBJECT:
June 22, 2000
Project Impact
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In order to expedite the contract with the Division of Emergency Management, we need to
pass a resolution designating the Public Safety Director as the authorized signature for all
related paper work. Once this step is completed, we are eligible for reimbursement for the
expenses involved with Project Impact. �
Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution.
Attachment
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RESOLUTION NO. - 2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTON OF AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Project Impact is a national disaster prevention initiative developed in partnership with
states and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encouraging communities to asses
their risks from natural hazards and to implement strategies and actions that will limit damage before
disasters strike again; and
WHEREAS, the State Division of Emergency Management (DEM) has expanded its partnership with ._
FEMA in an effort to prevent damage and loss of life caused by natural disasters to the City of
Fridley and Washington County; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the Fridley Project Impact Program is to create a disaster-resistant
community and improve Fridley's community members' sa.fety and well-being by reducing deaths,
injuries, property damage, environmental and other losses from natural or technological hazards
through a joint public-private partnership.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fridley authorizes the
City to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to receive
FEMA funding in connection with Project Impact; and � �
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Public Safety is hereby authorized to execute
such agreements and amendments, as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of
Fridley.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 26TH
DAY OF JLTNE, 2000.
ATTEST:
Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk
I certify that the above resolution was adopted by the Fridley City Council
Signed:
(Signature)
Title:
Date:
Nar�cy J. Jorgenson, Mayor
Witnessed:
(Signature)
Title:
Date:
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
� DEPARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Memorandum
DATE: June 22, 2000
TO: .Wiliiam W. Burns, City Manager�� '��
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FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Resolution regarding NCDA Station Area Planning Process
BACKGROUND
On March 16, 2000, Councilpersons Billings and Bolkcom met with Tim Yantos, from the NCDA,
about the station area planning process. The meeting was held at the request of Councilperson
Bolkcom as a result of the February 29, 2000 information�l hearing conducted by the NCDA.
Councilperson Bolkcom wanted to clarify what the "decisions" are for the City of Fridley
regarding the proposed station area/park and ride site. During the course of the NCDA's
hearing in February, several residents asked if the City had "approved" the proposed park and
ride site in Fridley. While the City cannot 2pprove or disapprove the commuter rail project in its
entirety, it can approve or disapprove whether a station area/park and ride site can be located
within the City.
Meanwhile, cities along the commuter rail route have received a letter from the Met Council and
the NCDA requesting the cities to conduct a"station area planning" process, and ultimately to
amend their comprehensive plans. The station area plans are suggested because the Federal
Funding application to the Federal Transit Administration would be strengthened if it is shown
that communities along the corridor are supportive of the project through its land use planning
development policies. The more documentation to show that the communities support the
project, the more likely it is that Federal funding will be provided.
REQUEST
Attached for Council adoption is a proposed resolution which states that the City will prepare a
station area land use plan in collaboration with the NCDA and the Metropolitan Council. It also
states that the cities "may" adopt said plans as part of its comprehensive plans. Staff
recommends that the City adopt the resolution and establish a process to conduct station area
planning. This process can then be used by the Council to determine if the City should in fact
have a station area/park and ride site in the City. The resolution is merely a statement of intent
to Met Council that the City intends to study the issue, it does not mandate approval.
PROPOSED PROCESS
It is suggested that Councilperson Bolkcom author a letter inviting the residents and the
businesses to an informational "neighborhood meeting" to be held the first week of August,
either Tuesday or Wednesday, the first or second (dates need to be confirmed with the
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Council!!) The invitees would include all of the residents and businesses from Mississippi Street
on the north to I-694 on the south, the Mississippi River on the west, and University Avenue on
the east. It should be remembered that the station area plan means a geographic area/sphere
of influence of not only the park and ride sites, but an area within one fourth to one half mile
around the station (this is a well documented transit rule of thumb that pedestrians will walk up
to a half mile to ride mass transit). It was also suggested that another location other than the
Municipal Center be considered for the first meeting (location has not been determined as of
yet).
Next, the Planning Commission would conduct a public hearing at its regular meetings on
August 16, 2000. Depending on the outcome of the Planning Commission meeting, the City
Council would decide if it would have another public hearing at the end of August or at the first
meeting in September.
In preparation of the planning process, it was suggested that consultants and staff identify the
range of community benefits that the Commuter Rail project brings to the City in general.
Second, it was suggested that a list of "local" benefits to the immediate area be identified. For
example, it may be good to compare the impacts to the neighborhood under the current zoning
as opposed to what the park and ride site would mean. Third, it was suggested that the NCDA
staff bring examples of park and ride sites in other Cities that could help allay concerns of the
neighboring residents; specifically, information was requested about the impact on property
values, noise, or other impacts that other communities have experienced, either positive or
negative.
A significant amount of work has to occur between NCDA staff consultant and City staff prior to
the first meeting. First, all of the site plan issues should �e discussed and reviewed as soon as
possible. Second, all of the typical impacts associated witF� the site plan need to be thoroughly
researched and agreed upon between the NCDA and the City. Third, a strategy needs to be
worked out as to how the issue regarding creating "supportive land uses should be presented".
The NCDA consultant team is now analyzing all of the station areas and will be presenting their
analysis to the Technical Advisory Committee members on July 12, 2000. Finally, the
environmental review process will be occurring during the same time frame as the station plan
process. It will be necessary to provide some of the information from the EIS, but at the same
time clearly explain that the EIS is a separate process conducted by the NCDA.
Finally, it may be necessary to establish a moratorium on development for properties proposed
as the park and ride sites, in order to establish the proper zoning controls: - The strategy on this
approach needs to be researched and reviewed with the City Attorney and the NCDA.
CONSULTANT SERVICES
The NCDA hired a land use and economic development consultant team to determine the land
use opportunities and the economic benefits that the commuter rail project and its station areas
may generate. IBI Inc. was hired in conjunction with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (Mark
Koegler). IBI Inc. is a transportation consulting firm that specializes in mass transit systems and
transit oriented station area design. They subcontracted with another marketing and economic
development specialist to assist them with the economic analysis. The NCDA's contract
includes some amount of services to each of the cities for station area planning services;
however, in order to implement the extent of the process described above, the City would have
to contract separately with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. to complete the process. An estimate
of $4,500 to $6,000 has been provided as of the writing of this memo. A further update or action
on this issue will be scheduted for the July 10, 2000 Council meeting.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the resolution as presented. Staff will finalize the
meeting dates with the appropriate persons and will schedule the consultant contract for action
on July 10, 2000.
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RESOLUTION NO. - 2000
NORTHSTAR CORRIDOR STATION AREA LAND USE PLANS
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has submitted to the Metropolitan Council a comprehensive plan for
review that references the city's involvement in the Northstar Corridor Development Authority for the
development of commuter rail service between Minneapolis and St. Cloud, MN and the
development of station locations with the Northstar Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council will review the plan in accordance with the Metropolitan Land
Planning Act (Minn. Stat. 473.864) for consistency with regional plans for transportation and other
regional plans and policies; and ���
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley is a member of the Northstar Corridor Development Authority
(NCDA), a governmental entity consisting of several counties, regional railroad authorities, cities,
townships, established pursuant to a joint powers agreement to provide a mechanism for parties to
jointly address commuter rail and other transportation improvements along the Northstar Corridor
which encompasses the Trunk Highway 10/47 corrido� and the Bu�lington Northern Santa Fe
mainline from St. Cloud area to Minneapolis.
WHEREAS, the NCDA has completed a feasibility analysis on commuter rail in the Northstar
Corridor and a major investment study, an environmental impact statement, conceptual and
preliminary engineering and an advanced corridor plan is.presently being worked on; and
, �,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council is working with the Northstar Corridor Development Authority
and local governments in the Twin Cities region to promote transportation alternatives that link
affordable housing, jobs and transit to sustain livable communities with a broader regional smart
growth strategy and makes efficient use of land and transportation infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, station area land use plans serve to maximize the benefits of federal, state regional and
local transit investments by providing for compact development with mixed land uses that are
designed to be pedestrian-friendly.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City will prepare a station-area land use plan in
collaboration with the Northstar Corridor Development Authority and the Metropolitan Council that
may be adopted as an amendment to the comprehensive plan in order to achieve land use
development patterns that support commuter rail station investments.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 26TH DAY
OF JUNE, 2000. -
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
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FRIDLEY
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2000
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
William W. Burns, City Manager�,�l�
June 23, 2000
Waiver of Right-of-Way User Fee
Late last week Dave Behlow called to request relief for Independent School District No. 13 from a
right-of-way user fee. After looking into the matter I found that ISD #13 was about to be charged
$4,200 for laying a fiber optic cable between Columbia Heights High School and North Pazk
Elementary. �
After reviewing the right-of-way management ordinance with Fritz Knaak, I found that the
ordinance does indeed apply to this situation and that the only way to grant relief to the District was
through passage of a motion to waive the fee for this school district.
In view of the fact that the user fee requirement of our right-of way management ordinance was not
intended to apply to school districts but rather to private organizations who make a profit by using
the City right-of-way for their equipment, pipes, cables, poles, etc., I am recommending that Council
waive the provisions of Chapter 407 that would require a right-of-way user fee from ISD #13 for
connection of fiber optic cable between Columbia Heights High School and North Park Elementary
School. At the same time, I am recommending that the provisions of Chapter 407 requiring the
registration (including a$50 registration fee) of a right-of-way user be required of the District. I am
also recommending that the District or contractor for the District be required to pay the $300
excavation fee required by Chapter 407 and abide by all other relevant portions of this ordinance.
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Name
John
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Ralph
Messer
Greg
Kottsick
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Position
Assistant
Chief for
Operations
Exempt
Fire
Marshall
Non-exempt
Sewer
Supervisor
Exempt
Appointment
Starting
Salary
$52,540.80
per year
Starting
Date Replaces
June 27, New
2000 Position
$21.82 � , June 27, New
per hour 2000 Position
$43,347.20 June 27, James
per year 2000 Brindley
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LICENSES
Type of License BY
TAXICAB
AAA Taxicab ServicelThird Vehicle Solomon Charamo
2010 East Hennepin Avenue
Suite 7-221
Minneapolis, MN 55413
PEDDLER/SOLICITOR - NON-PROFIT
Fund for Public Interest Naomi Roth
29 Temple Place -
Boston, MA 02111 � as
ELECTRICAL
Brandon Electric Inc
7701 Colfax Ave N
Brooklyn Park MN 55444-2141 Huan Kim Bui
Scandia Electric
17491 Olinda Trl N
Marine MN 55047 Daniel Schmidt
GAS SERVICES
Efficient Air Control
15055 Hastings St
Ham Lake MN 55304 �Iliam Sandager
GENERAL CONTRACTOR-COMMERCIAL
Commercial Building Services
24188 Manning Trl
Scandia MN 55073 Tim Forslund
Garlock French Roofing Corp
2309 Snelling Ave
Minneapolis MN 55404 Karl Charipar
Renovation Systems
2735 Cheshire Lane N
Plymouth MN 55447 Mike Elzufon
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Approved By
Police Depa�tment
Police Department
Planning
STATE OF MINN
Same
RON JULKOWSKI
Building Official
RON JULKOWSKI
Building Official
Same
Same
Fees
$ 5.00
N/A
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Type of License B� Approved By
GENERAL CONTRACTOR-COMMERCIAL (CONTINUED)
Rite Way Waterproofing
448 Lilac St
Lino Lakes MN 55014 Charlene Messerich Same
Woodiand Industries
17593 Hwy 11
Greenbush MN 56726 Gerald Berg
GENERAL CONTRACTOR-RESIDENTIAL
Builder One The Home Doctor (9085)
12W35St
Minneapolis MN 55408-4305 Bart Naessly
Century Roofing (20093168)
6336 Lyndale Ave S
Richfield MN 55423 Shelly Edwards
Garlock French Roofing Corp (1423)
2301 E 25 St
Minneapolis MN 55406 Dave Karel
Jaskowiak Larry Construction (20066610)
14180 Dale St
Becker MN 55308 Matt Jaskowia
Lee Steven R Contractor (5758)
9465 Irving Ave N
Brooklyn Park MN 55444
Pena Remodeling (20042067)
732 West Wind Rd
Shakopee MN 55379-3238
Same
STATE OF MINN
Same
Same
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k Same
Steven Lee Same
Rene Pena
Premier Home Enhancers (20063301)
9707 10 Ave N
Plymouth MN 55441 Joyce Cizinsky
Reliant Energy-Minnegasco (20169856)
800 LaSalle Ave
Minneapolis MN 55402 Scott Harrington
Westphal Roofing (3937)
686 141 Lane NW
Andover MN 55304
HEATING
Efficient Air Control
15055 Hastings St
Ham Lake MN 55304
Same
Same
Same "
Roger Westphal Same
RON JULKOWSKI
William Sandager Building Official
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Fees
Type of License
PLUMBING
ARE Plumbing
6139 172 Lane
Ramsey MN 55303
Lakeland Piumbing
22070 Woodbine St NW
Anoka MN 55303
Pipeworks Inc
680 Valhalla Dr
Cedar MN 55011
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Approved By
Michael Muska STATE OF MINN
Jeff Boring Same
Phil Sheppard Same
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ESTIMATES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2000
Newquist & Ekstrum, Chartered
301 Fridley Plaza Office Building
6401 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432-4381
Services Rendered as City Prosecuting
Attorney for the Month of March, 2000....
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Ron Kassa Construction �
6005 — 250�' Street East
Elko, MN 55020
Miscellaneous Concrete Curb and Gutter and
Sidewalk Repair Project No. 330
EstimateNo. 3 ............................................................
W.B. Miller, Inc.
6701 Norris Lake Road
Elk River, MN 55330
Street Improvement Project
No. ST. 2000 —1
Estimate No. 1 ..................
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$ 19,520.00
$ 5,957.97
$ 99,651.44
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APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS
Appeals Commission
Term Expires: 4/01 /03
Environmental Qual'ity and
Energy Commission
Term Expires: 4/01 /03
Term Expires: 4/01 /01
Human Resources Commission
Term Expires: 4/01 /03
Cable Television Commission
Term Expires: 4/01 /02
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