05/07/2001 - 00009250THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL
OF MAY 7, 2001
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order by Mayor Lund at 8:30
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Lund led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PROCLAMATIONS:
Police Week: May 13-19, 2001
Mayor Lund stated that the U. S. Congress designated May 13 through 19 to acknowledge that
law enforcement officers are our guardians of life and property and defenders of an individual's
right to be free.
Fridley Police Officer, Don Abbott, stated that he was honored to accept the proclamation on
behalf of the police officers and thanked City Council.
Mr. Abbott stated that a memorial candlelight service will be held at the State Capital on Law
Enforcement Memorial Day, which is Tuesday, May 15.
Teacher's Appreciation Week: May 7-11, 2001
Mayor Lund stated that teachers lay the foundation for good citizenship and fill many roles as
listeners, explorers, role models, and mentors. This proclamation would be presented to the
teachers at the Fridley Middle School on May 8, at 8:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Lund, Councilmember Bolkcom, Councilmember Billings,
and Councilmember Wolfe.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Barnette.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to approve the proposed consent agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Wolfe.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of Apri123, 2001.
APPROVED.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. RECEIVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL
18, 2001:
RECEIVED.
2. SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #01-03, BY GREG ASPROTH, TO ALLOW THE
EXPANSION OF A COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL USE IN AN M-1, LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7178 UNIVERSITY
AVENUE N.E. (WARD 3):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated the petitioners wish to expand their building an
additional 8,000 feet to allow additional pool tables and increase the kitchen area, dining
area and pro shop. The Planning Commission approved the special use permit at its
meeting on April 18 with six stipulations and staff recommended Council's approval.
APPROVED SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #01-03 WITH THE FOLLOWING
STIPULATIONS: (1) ALL PROPER PERMITS BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO
START OF REMODELING; (2) NO J[TVENII,ES SHALL BE ALLOWED IN
THE FACILITY WITHOUT THEIR PARENTS BEYOND THE CURFEW TIME
FOR THEIR AGE GROUP; (3) PETITIONER SHALL PROVIDE ADEQUATE
ADULT STAFF AT ALL TIMES WITH AT LEAST TWO ADULTS ON STAFF
FROM 6:00 P.M. TO CLOSING ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS; (4)
PETITIONER SHALL PATROL THE PARKING LOT AND REPORT
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITIES TO THE POLICE; (5) NO ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES SHALL BE SERVED OR ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES; AND
(6) THE DEVELOPMENT OWNER SHALL NOTIFY THE CITY OF FUTURE
ADDITIONS/EXPANSIONS OF VACANT BUILDING SPACE AND SHALL
ACCEPT LIMITATIONS ON OCCUPANCY OF REMAINING VACANT SPACE
SHOULD PARKING SHORTAGES RESULT.
3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #01-04, BY MAN YE LEWANDOWSKI, KING
CLUB RESTAURANT, TO ALLOW A BAR IN A C-3, GENERAL SHOPPING
DISTRICT, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1051 EAST MOORE LAKE DRIVE
(MOORE LAKE PLAZA)(WARD 2):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the Planning Commission approved the special use
permit with three stipulations and staff recommended Council's approval.
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APPROVED SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #01-04 WITH THE FOLLOWING
STIPULATIONS: (1) ALL PROPER PERMITS SHALL BE OBTAINED PRIOR
TO START OF REMODELING; (2) PETITIONER SHALL OBTAIN ALL
NECESSARY SIGN PERMITS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION; AND (3)
PETITIONER SHALL ABIDE BY ALL CITY LIQUOR LICENSING
REQUIREMENTS.
4. VARIANCE, VAR #01-07, BY RICK BAKER, MEDTRONIC, INC., TO REDUCE
THE PARKING DRIVE AISLE WIDTH FOR TWO-WAY TRAFFIC FROM 25
FEET TO 24 FEET, AND TO REDUCE THE LENGTH OF A PARKING STALL
WITHOUT OVERHANG FROM 20 FEET TO 18 FEET, TO ALLOW
ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7000
CENTRAL AVENUE N.E. (WARD 2):
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this request applies to the Rice Creek campus. The
variances are for parking lot expansion located at Norton Creek They were unanimously
approved by the Appeals Commission with three stipulations. Staff recommended
Council's approval.
APPROVED VARIANCE, VAR #01-07, WITH THE FOLLOWING THREE
STIPULATIONS: �1) MEDTRONIC, INC., EMPLOYEES SHALL CEASE
PARKING ON 69T AVENUE; (2) NEW PARKING LOT TO BE PAVED AND
CURBED TO CITY STANDARDS; AND (3) NEW PARKING AREA TO BE
LANDSCAPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY CODES.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 23-2001 AMENDING THE HOUSING REPLACEMENT
DISTRICT PLAN FOR HOUSING REPLACEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 TO
INCLUDE PHASE IIL•
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that under the special State legislation enacted in 1995,
Fridley, along with St. Paul and Minneapolis, is allowed to recover the cost of the
Scattered Site Housing Program by including the parcels in the TIF District. Thus far,
twelve parcels have been identified as being in this TIF District. Staff is requesting
approval for six more parcels. The parcels will be sold and developed during the next
few months. This was approved by HRA at its May 3 meeting. Staff recommended
Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 23-2001.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 24-2001 DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND
ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 5100
INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 1989 - 1& 2:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this is the third assessment for that particular street
improvement project, and staff recommended that there be an assessment at a rate of 6.5
percent for ten years.
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ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 24-2001.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 25-2001 DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF THE HEARING
ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 5100 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD,
DEFERRED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 1989 - 1& 2:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the public hearing on this item would be on June 4,
2001.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 25-2001.
8. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 4, 2001, TO CONSIDER AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6.06. CONTRACTS, HOW LET, AND
CHAPTER 8, PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, OF
THE FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the amendment related to contracts and bidding
funds. At the April 30 meeting, the Charter Commission voted to amend portions of
Chapter 6 and 8 after more than a year of study. The only substantive change would raise
the amount required to obtain bids from $10,000 to $50,000 to bring it consistent with
State law. The other changes are changes in wording. Staff recommended Council
establish Monday, June 4, as the public hearing date to consider these amendments to the
Charter.
ESTABLISHED A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 4, 2001.
9. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 4, 2001, TO CONSIDER A
PROPOSED INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE MAIN EVENT
RESTAURANT, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7820 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
N.E.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that staff is recommending that a public hearing be
established for June 4, 2001, to consider a proposed into�cating liquor license for the
Main Event restaurant.
ESTABLISHED A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 4, 2001.
10. APPOINTMENT - CITY EMPLOYEE:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that staff is recommending the appointment of Stephanie
Hanson to replace Stacy Bulthuis as the City's Planning and Code Enforcement Officer
effective May 16. Stephanie has a degree in Natural Resources and Environmental
Studies with an emphasis in land use planning, policy, and law.
APPOINTED STEPHANIE HANSON AS CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
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11. CLAIMS:
APPROVED PAYMENT OF CLAIM NUMBERS 99181 through 99380.
12. LICENSES:
APPROVED ALL LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE IN THE
LICENSE CLERK' S OFFICE.
13. ESTIMATES:
Frederic W. Knaak, Esq.
Holstad and Knaak, P.L.C.
1690 Minnesota World Trade Center
30 East Seventh Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Services Rendered as City Attorney for the
Month of April, 2001 $ 5,000.00
Ron Kassa Construction
6005 - 250th Street East
Elko, MN 55020
Miscellaneous Concrete Curb and Gutter
and Sidewalk Project No. 338
Estimate No. 1 $ 9,854.79
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM:
No one from the audience spoke.
NEW BUSINESS:
14. INFORMAL STATUS REPORT:
Councilmember Bolkcom thanked the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Parks and
Recreation Commission for discussing survey answers with Council. The dedication at
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Medtronic's last Monday night honored a very beautiful building and she is proud that the City of
Fridley has acquired the World Headquarters for Medtronics. The planning staff, Mr. Hickok,
Ms. Dacy, and the HRA should be given a lot of credit for making this happen. She also thanked
City staff for the work that was done in the Riverview Heights neighborhood for the necessary
improvements.
Mayor Lund stated that he would like to invite the Council and neighbors around the Islamic
Center to a picnic the Islamic Center is sponsoring on Sunday, May 20.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Wolfe to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember
Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MAY 7,
2001, CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:47 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Signe L. Johnson Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor