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10/21/2002 CONF MTG - 4771� � crrr oF FRIDLEY October 21, 2002 — 6:30 p.m. Fridley Municipal Center Conference Room A JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND ISD NO. 14 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 1. School District Referendum. .�. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE MEETING 1. 2003 Budget. 2. Review Outdoor Storage Issues. 3. Hard Surface Driveways. 4. Human Resources Commission and Police Civil Service Commission. 5. Other Business. F�idle Public Schools y r , , � , � 1 School Dist�ict 14 The main goal of the District 14 ballot questions is to provide a quality education for all students. Novembec 5, 2002 is is an important day for studcnts, families, and cornmunity members in the Fridley School District. The School Board has placed two ballot qUestions on the state g ballot reauesting additional operat (Qucslion l) and reserved funding for deferred inaintena»ce and technology equipment (Question 2). Eight years of staff and program reductions, as well as iQ�adeyuate state funding levels, are limiting the District's ability to provide a quality education for students, according to the School Board. The District sought local approval for added operations fi�nding last fall, but the levy referendum was narrowly defeated. Prior to the vote, the District said that a loss would mean over $1 million in cuts for the following year. Students are now experiencing those cuts. This publication details the impact of eac}1 ballot question on both students and local taxpayers. � t� . Goals of the School Referendum Question 1 �provide a quality education for nll students �avoid even larger class sizes �avoid cutting 15-2Q additional teachers �avoid cutting even more support staff �avoid combining grades across schools �maintain current levels of programs and services �keep athletics and activities affordable for students (�uestion 2 �use a down-payment levy to avoid interest costs for building repairs �make necessary facility repairs and keep technology current Learn About The Facts about Frid/ey Fact 1 Frid/ey students began school this fa/l with 6% fewer teachers than in 2000-01; in oddition, there wi// be 10-13% fewer teochers by next fcr// unless new revenue becomes ovoilab/e. FQCt 2 The budget wos reduced for the lcrst 8 consecutive years, with over �1 mi/lion cut for this school year. Fact 3 Stote officia/s crre predicting u state Z- yeur budget shortfu/I in oYr-occ n� �i rf Two referendum questions -- The referendum consists of two questions that will be on the general election ballot on November 5. Question #1, is about revenue for day-to-day school operations. Question #2, is related to the deferred repair and maintenance of buildings and technology. The passage of each question is not dependent on the passage of the other. Why will there be two ques- tions on the ballot? Under law, there are restrictions on the way money can be spent. Question 1 repeats the question from last year asking for more money to operate schools. Ques- tion 2 is new and asks for money to repair buildings and maintain equipment/technology to keep current. Funds will be reserved for that purpose only. What has been done in Fridley to operate within the budget? The Fridley School Board and administrators take pride in their commitment to responsible stew- ardship of taxpayer dollars, as well as their commitment to providing hiqh quality educational proqrams have custodial coverage only while the day students are in the building, compromising routine building maintenance. Fridley Schools opened with 20% fewer custodians this year. Prior to that cut Fridley, an average- size school district, already spent less on custodial maintenance than 70% of school districts in the state. The District has also made cuts in administration. The "StarTribune" reported that Fridley spends a smaller percentage of the operating budget on administration than 95% of the 345 MN school districts. We passed a bond referendum in 1995. Why do we need more money for buildings? When the 1995 bond referendum passed and building renovations began, areas were discovered that required more work than anticipated, making it necessary to defer some of the planned building repairs. Those postponed repairs have now become even more critical. If those repairs are not made now, the situation would only get worse. Passage of Question 2 would allow � the District to put money in a desig- a nated fund for repairs, rather than � borrowing the money and paying it � back with interest. � —°— if new Vyh�t are the cc�nsequen�es � gVeriUe �S CtOt aValf�b�e • ve regarding r ost current information We a Based on the ►� tive District projectionsiaa��e °sta eto conserva enditures. A g state funding, � mi��on cut in exp an additional � d state aids could push the cuts even deficit w►th reduce �onsidered first: er class sizes. higher. Cuts to be ---_'_---- even larg cut, creating or fees w�u�d • Teachers would be cut, • Athletics and activities would be �ost. double or trip►e to cover the Schools. • Comb�n�ng Jrades across elementary Ces andl the sW�rr"�'�ng p�� distan . C►osing rides, increases in walk►ng • Longer bus o�ation� unity use of or fees for bus transp • ncrease fees to cover ��ssn°eVe° ng. ► gyms and ciassroo _ —._-- "Education is the hear•1 of oarr• commainitv. After years c�f trying to live i��itllin the f tndivrg pv�ovided to us, the School Board l�as z�rrani��ouslv decided to ask yoz+, as votei�s, for dccisions orr additional mo��ies for- o�er�atioy�s arrd ca��ztal mair7teac�nce. l z�i�e l�oz� to ��ote on No>>embei° S. " --- Gordon Backlund 12-year School Board Member "Lotiti�e�- r{aa» ex��ecred s�ratc fuf�cling (revei�ue) cou��led ti��it1� laigher-thcrn- LX�)L'CfGC7� COS! li7Ci'C:c7.SPS �C'YJJC'i9SL',S� stretc6ied mar�v 200?-03 scl7ool bt�dgets. Education costs ar�e still incr�easir�g f'aster fl�a�� the �rzoney provided to pay fa� then�. Incr•eas- ingly, schools are expected io do �na�clr mot-e wit/7 rnuch less. " --- Minnesota School Public Relations Association Learn About The Facts about Fridley Fact 5 Legislative action in ZODI reduced /ocol property owners' fincrnciol responsrbili ties to the d�st�«t by 63i. FQCt 6 Wrthout added revenues, fees wil/ double or trip/e for othletics and octivities vnd some mvy be considered for elimincrtion. Fact 7 The SturTribune reported thert Fridley spends a smuller % of the operoting budget an crdministrution than 95% of MN school distr�icts. FQCf 8 The budge t has ct/reudy been reduced by ove� ,$1 million for the current schoo/ year. Learn About The Facts about Fridley Fact 9 District 14's fundrng has not kept up with the /'Qf'2 Of %/7fIQt%O%i lI1 the past 8 yeors. Fact 10 82.5% of the district's budget goes direct/y to student instruction and support. Fact 11 In the past yeQr, revenues f�om locv/ p�operty toxes went from 24. 3% of tota/ district �evenues down to on/y 6.7%. Fact IZ A 1999 Citizens' Finonce Committee recommended thut cr /evy referendum was necesscrry to achieve fJnanciQ/ stcrbility. When do I vote? • The Fridley Schools referendum questions will be on the general election ballot on Tuesday, November 5, 2002. Where do I vote? • Precincts are the same as for the State General Election. If you don't know your precinct, check with the Anoka County elections office (763- 323-5275) or go to the "Precinct Finder" at www.sos.state.mn.us. Select "Elections and Voting," then "Find Your Polling Place." Who can vote? You may vote on the questions if you are a U. S. citizen, a resident of Fridley Independent School District 14 and a least 18 years of age. You may register to vote at your precinct on election day. School Board Message Center • Questions! Call the School Board Message Center (763-502-5060). Record your question or comment and receive a response within 48 hours. Give us a call or e-mail ... • Superintendent MaryAnn Nelson can be reached at 763-502-5002 or, maryann.nelson@fridley.k12.mn.us. • Jim Fisher, Finance Director, can be reached at 763-502-5004 or jim.fisher@fridley.k12.mn.us. Vtleb site • The District 14 Web site (www.fridley.k12.mn.us) has infor- mation on the referendum and recent budget reductions. We'll come and visit . . . • To arrange an informational presentation for yourself and neighbors, or for a civic organiza- tion, call Muriel Sharpe at 763-502- 5011. Absentee ballot and more information: College students, vacationers, or residents who are out of town or homebound on election day, may vote by absentee ballot. For instructions or voter informa- tion, stop by the Fridley District office (6000 W. Moore Lk Dr.) or call (763) 502- 5011. You may also call the Anoka County Elections Office: (763) 323-5275. How will the referendums affect local taxes? The following shows how the school referendums will affect local taxes. A first-class mailing to all property owners later in October will provide greater detail on the tax impact. Market Value of Home $100,000 125,000 150,000 175,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 Question 1 Monthly Tax Increase $ 9.92 12.42 14.84 17.34 19.84 24.75 29.75 Question 2 Monthly Tax Increase $ 4.84 6.00 7.17 8.42 9.59 12.00 14.42 Question 1 & 2 Monthly Tax Increase $14.76 18.42 22.01 25.76 29.43 36.75 44.17 Sources: Financial data provided by Ehlers & Associates and verified by Anoka County for tax purposes. This newsletter is prepared andpaid for by Independent School District 14 (Fridley), 6000 West Moore Lk Dr., Fridley, MN 55432. This publication is not circulated on behalf of any candidate or ballot question. NOTICE OF SPECtAL ELECTION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 14 (FRIDLEY) STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a special election has been called and will be held in conjunction with the state general election in and for Independent School District No. 14 (Fridley), State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, for the purpose of voting on the following questions: SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 1 APPROVAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM REVENUE AUTHORIZATION The school board of Independent School District No. 14 (Fridley) has proposed to increase its general education revenue by $406.18 per resident marginal cost pupil unit. The additional revenue wiil be used to finance school operations and the property tax portion thereof will require an estimated referendum tax rate of approximately .11897% of the referendum market value of the school district for taxes payable in 2003, the first year it is to be levied. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for nine years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. OYES Shall the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 14 be approved? O NO BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION 2 APPROVAL OF DOWN PAYMENT LEVY AUTHORIZATION ot gamPleBa>> aUot �ot a� pf��a�B The school board of Independent School District No. 14 (Fridley) has proposed a down payment levy authorization. The proposed authorization will be in the amount of 5.211 % times the net tax capacity of the school district. It will raise approximately $500,000 for taxes payable in 2003, the first year it is to be levied. The proposed authorization wouid be applicable for nine years and the total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period will be approximately $4,500,000. The money raised by the proposed authorization will be used to cover the following costs: • purchase and installation of software and technology equipment; • re-roof areas of district buildings that are 25-years-old; • renovate the original running track; • replace boiler burners; and • update flooring, bathrooms, doors, auditorium equipment and undertake other deferred maintenance projects. O YES O NO Shall the down payment levy authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 14 be approved? ot Sam4�eBa�, a11ot BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT CIUESTION, NoC an �f��a�B YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. State !aw requires that a legal notice of election be mailed to every property owner. This legal notice has been prepared and paid for by Independent Schoo! District 14 Fridley Public Schools, 6000 West Moore Lake Drive, Fridley, MN 55432-5698. This publication is not circulated on behalf of any candidate orballoi question. Passage of School District Ballot Question 1 or Question 2 will result in an increase in your property taxes. For taxes payable in 2003, the property tax portion of the referendum revenue authorization in School District Ballot Question 1 will require an estimated referendum tax rate of approximately .11897% of the referendum market value of all classes of taxable property within the district. For agricultural property (both homestead and non-homestead), the taxes for School District Ballot Question 1 will be based on the value of the house, garage and surrounding one acre of land only. There will be no referendum taxes paid on the value of other agricultural lands and buildings. For seasonal residential recreation property (i.e. cabins), there will be no taxes paid for School District Ballot Question 1. The annual dollar increases for typical residential homesteads, agricultural homesteads, apartments, commercial-industrial properties, and other classes of property within the district for both questions are listed below. Market Property Class �uestion 1 Question 2 Total Value Referendum Down Revenue Payment Authorization Lev $ 70,000 $ 83 $ 40 $ 123 80,000 95 46 141 90,000 107 52 159 100,000 Residential 119 58 177 125,000 Homestead 149 72 221 150,000 178 86 264 175,000 208 101 309 200,000 238 115 353 250,000 297 144 441 300,000 357 173 530 100,000 119 86 205 200,000 238 187 425 300,000 Commercial,i 357 302 659 400,000 Industrial 476 417 893 500, 000 595 532 1,127 1,000,000 1,190 1,108 2,298 2,000,000 2,379 2,259 4,638 200,000 Apartments 238 207 445 400,000 (4 or more units) 476 414 890 The precincts and polling places and voting hours at those polling places for this special election shall be the same as those for the state general election. Any eligible voter residing in the school district may vote at said election at the polling place designated for the precinct in which he or she resides. A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in this election. An unregistered individual may register to vote at the polling place on electiion day. Dated October 9, 2002 BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD � Kar�f�� l.(,�� C�'� �� n�Jacob � School District a rk Independent School District Nr (Fridley) State of Minnesota Who can vote? You may vote on the levy questions if you are a U.S. citizen, a resident of Fridley Independent School District 14 and at least 18 years of age. Remember, you may register to vote at your precinct on election day. When can you vote? Tuesday, November 5 Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Grace Evangelical Church, 755-73rd Ave NE Hayes Elementary School, 615 Mississippi St NE Fridley Municipal Center, 6431 University Ave NE Fridley Community Center, 6085 Seventh St NE Knights of Columbus Hall, 6831 Hwy 65 NE St. Philip's Lutheran Church, 6180 Hwy 65 NE Where can you vote? You must vote in your precinct. (See below.) If you don't know your precinct, check with the Anoka County elections office - 763-323-5275, or go to the "Precinct Finder" at www.sos.state.mn.us. Select "Elections and Voting," then "Find Your Polling Place ° North Park Elementary, (Gym 2), 5575 Fillmore St NE Springbrook Nature Center, 100-85th Ave NE Redeemer Lutheran Church, 61 Mississippi Way Stevenson Elementary, 6080 E. River Rd. Fridley Covenant Church, 6390 University Ave NE Please Note: The location of your polling place may have changed since you last voted, due to the recent state redistricting process. Absentee ballot and more information: College students, vacationers, residents who are out of town or homebound on election day, may vote by absentee ballot. Applications may be picked up at the Fridley School District Office at 6000 West Moore Lake Drive, Fridley, or at the Anoka County Elections office, 325 East Main Street, Anoka. You may also download an application for an absentee batlot by visiting www.co.anoka.mn.us. Scroll through "Elections" until you find "Absentee Application" Instructions for faxing or mailing the application to Anoka County are printed at that site. If you need further information, or would like an application mailed to you, please contact: Anoka County Elections Office: (763) 323-5275 Fridley Public Schools (763) 502-5002 uoi��u�ao�u� aa�on . s�oou�s �i�qnd �(a�pia� ao� suoi�san� �011�8 Z • �(na� �uau.i�(�d-unnoa pue �(na� �ui}�aadp 6uipaefia� uoi��al� I�i�adS �o a�i�oN . �aISNI �dla31t/W 3AllISN3S 3W11 N W `oassp �� 9ZZ 'oN �ivaaad � `/�2 I.I Z�,�55 NW IP. � pied a6e;sod 'S'� anla a L'' a.100 S2 i��w Ss�i� �Sa�� a�! � W� M 0009 �_ pa�os-a�d , bl l�u�sia �oou�S �ua��uadapu� �(a�pia� � William W. Burns � M E M O IZ A N D U M City l�lanc�ger CITY OF FRIDLEY vlemo to: The Mayor and Council �� From: William W. Burns, City 1�Ianager � Subject: Budget Work Session Items I)ate: October 17, 2002 There are only a few� budget items to discuss at i�londav's cc,nf:.rence session. These illclude an update on Local Government Aid (LGAj; the impact of a�.8°% increase in property taYes, trtility rates and other fees; the problem materials drop off; health insurance; arid staff"s proposed street improd�ement levy. We may also �vant to d',scuss the contir,uation of our curfe�v drop aff center. I will provide a brief summary of each of these items. LGA When tice bud�eted this spring, we assumed a 2% increase in Local Government Aid. Since then we have received projections from the State Department af Revenue that are based on the application of the LGA formula that was revised in 2001. W�hile we're not entirelv sure why or how, �ve now know that Fridley is one of several Metro area cities to receive a substantial increase in LGA. The amount, $2,0��.653, is $488,713 more than �vhat we had budgeted in our preliminary c�raft bud;et. This means that our projected fimd balance usaae for t}ze General Fur�d nlay be reduced from $1,516,629 to $928,931. � Before �ve become too jubilant over the newly found revenue, w-e need to realize that there is a very good chance that there will be significant cuts in LGA revenue during the next legislative session The League of Minnesota ci±ies has suggested that we expect a loss of between 10 and 15% of our current allocation. If this happens we will lose between �200,000 and $3J�,000 annually. 3.8% Increase in Property Taxes, Utility ltates and Fees We also began our budgeting this year with the assumption that �he 2001 Consumer Price Index for the �letro Area had risen by 2.0%. Since then we have learned that the actual rate of ;nrrease was 3.8%. As a result, ��e inereased property taxes, utility rates and fee increases by this amount. The increase in property taxes will raise the City cost of property ta�es on the average value home frorn $33.0� to $34.31. The proposed utility rate increase wrill raise utility rates for the average water user (6,000 �allons/month) from $1992 to $20.68. The recycling fee w�ill be increased from $.97 to $1.01 and the storm water fee will be raised from $1.91 to $1.97. The overall impact of these increases will be tu raise the monthly cost of citv�vide taxes and fees from . Budget Work Session Items October 17. 200� Pabe 2 ��5.8� to `��7.97. Even wzth the increases. Fridlev is likely to continue to have lo��er citvwide taYes and fees than anv of its nine neighbors. We are estimatin� that the additional LGA and the additional taYes/fees that are generated �y using a 3.8°io increase rather than a 2°io increase will improve our projected fund balances for all funds that are available at the end of next �-ear from $17,972,-�6� to $18.563.610. Problem `Iaterials Drop Off The original bud�et request for this service was �27,7�0. This compares with the $18,8�0 that was budgeted for 2002, $1 �,300 that was budgeted for 2001 and $10,000 that was budgetPd for 2000. Based on this rate of escalating costs, I think we need to ask ourselves ho�r far we want to go to support the cost associated with discarding television sets and computer terminals. The budge�: that you received in June had nothing bud�eted for this purpose. We did tell you that Spring Lake Park �vould be a �villing partner in sharing the costs of this service. If we were to do this, the number of drop off opportunities ��ould be reduced from eight to four and the location would be shifted from the Fridley drop off site behind Columbia Arena to a site adjacent to the Spring Lake Park Municipal Center on 81'` Avenue. The total cost for this operation would be � 18,700. Fridley's pro rata share of this amount based on population would be $14,960. You may ��ant to see� more details in the attached memo from Julie Jones. As you decide whether or not to stick with no funding for this service, you may war�t to consider the options that are available to our residents. The most likely option is for residents to put these items out f�r their hauler. Julie Jones has called the four haulers that serve Fridley in order to determine ��hether or not they take television sets and computer monitors. The answer is that they all do with one exception. Waste Management does not take computer monitors. Cost for pick up for these items varies between no cost if they can fit it in with their regular trash to $40, depending on the size of the item. Once again, you may want to refer to Julie's memo on this topic. Yet another option for disposal of television sets and computer monitors is to take them to Green Lights Recycling in Blaine (near Highway 6� and 1015` Avenue). They are available on Monday through Friday and charge $.79 per pound for the discarded item. This translates into about $40 for a standard portable television set and $20-25 for a computer monitor. Another option would be to take the items to the Hennepin County drop off facility in Brooklyn Park. It is located near Highway 169 and 77`� Avenue. Whi1e there is no cost to for this service to the resident, Anoka Countv is billed $100 per trip for each trip made by an Anoka County Budaet W'ork Session Items October 17, 2002 Page 3 resident. Hennepin Co�lntu apparently has an agreement z.��ith Anoka County- that establishes these costs. The only other County that has a problem materials drop off center is Carver County. Julie believes it is located in Chaska. Their cost is $10 for portabie television sets. VCR's and compliter monitors. This miaht be an option for Fridley residents who were headed for Canterbury Dow�ns or Vallev Fair. Otherwise, it would not seem to be a viable option. There are two other points that I want to mention. Julie points out that the private hauler option does not take the problem item out of the regular w�aste stream. We also lose some SCORE funding and some Excel Eneray reimbursements if �ve leave this proQram. This leaves a net savings of about $2�,390. y V Employee Health Insurance Our preliminary bud�et included health insur�rice premium inereases that were about �% above �vhat we are paying in 200?. The budgeted amount was actually less than what �ve had budQeted for 2002 due to changes in employee choice of health insurance options. Since we held ou:y budget work session in June, we have le�rned thzt health insurance increases are substantially higher than �v-hat �ve had expected. My uncJerstanciin� is that emp!oyee usage was hi�her than eYpected in practicatly every category of coverage. We also liad some very large claims from t�vo of our employees who were faced �vith major health problems. Initially, our health insurance cons�:Itan± told us that Medica was asking for a�7% increase in premium rates. Since then they have shQpped our insurance to other carriers and have found th�t other carriers are almost as high or higher in their premium costs. We have, however, been able to use the results that we got to leverage slightly lower Medica rates. We are now at a 50.6% increas�, an amount that would cost us $84,996.84 more than we currently have budgeted. We do have some other options. One of these is to move from Medica Choice Select, our current plan, to Medica Elect. The difference in the two plans is that Choice Select is an"open access" plan that gives our employees direct access to specialists. Elect, on the other hand is a "gatekeeper" plan that forces the employee to go through a primary physician for ref�rral to a specialist. Another difference is that Elect does not provide as wide an array of caregivers as does Select. My understanding, however, is that about a 90% of the Select caregivers are available under Elect in the Metro Area. It does, however, eliminate access to places like the Mayo Clinie and other out state caregivers. R�e could offer Elect to our employees for a premium cosz that would be onlv $18,852.84 higher than our budQeted amount. �Ve might also offer emplo��ees the opportunity to choose Select at an Budget Work Session Items October 17, 2002 PaQe 4 emplovee participation rate that is about �1 l�.17 a month more zYpensive for a family pLan than their current participation. A third option would be to offer Medica Choice Select to our employees with the understandina that hospitalization is provided on an 80/20 cost sharin� basis. This means that the employee y picks up 20% of his hospital costs up to $1,200 per person and ��,000 per family. Tlze cost for this option is $42,011.44 more than the amount we currently have budgeted. A fourth option would be to offer Medica Elect with our employees picking up 20% of their hospitalization costs. The maximum employee eYposure under this option would be $1,�00 per person and $�,000 per family. The premium cost for this option wrould save the City $19,9?6. Our staff recommendation is that we switch from Medica Choice Select to Medica Elect and that we continue to cover 100% of the hospitalization costs through 2003. We are also suggesting that we make the Medica Choice Select plan available to the employee if he/she is willing to pick up the additional premium cost. At the same time, we are su��estin� that we ask our employees to e�pect a shift to a plan that includes some employee sharin� of hospitalization costs in years 2004 and beyond. � Proposed Street Improvement Levy In 2002, the legislature gave us the ability to levy the costs of street improvements city-wide. The levy requires a unanimous vote by Council that is subject to a reverse referendum. According to our City Attorney, it could be levied without violating any of the Char�er amendments that were voted in 2000. While there are a fe�� other conditions, none of these would stand in our way of using this kind of levy. Under the terms of this legislation, the City could issue bonds for financing of street improvement projects that were listed in a five-year street improvement plan. They then could levy to retire the debt on the bonds. This approach is justified by the current imbalance between street reconstruction costs and street reconstruction revenues from outside sources. Our street construction expenditures are exceeding our street reconstruction revenues by about $260,000 a year. Over the five-year life of the current 5-year plan, that amounts to $1,3000,000 that must be drawn from one source of fund balance or another. The expenditure amounts used to arrive at this conclusion include $600,000 per year for our annual street reconstruction project and $100,000 per year for seal coating. The numbers do not include projections for things like signal replacement, the local share of bikeway constniction, street li�hting replacement or consideration of the cost of inflation. In vie�v of the o��era11 number of miles of City streets that �ve need to reconstnict, w-e also think that the projects that are Bud�et Work Session Items October 17. 2002 PaQe � projected are the bare minimum that we need. The amount of seal coatin� t�at we are projecting is also minimal. In order to address this tinancial imbalance and give us some additional fleYibilitv to meet street reconstruction and maintenance needs, staff is recommending that be�inning in 2003, Council issue street construction bonds for projects in our capital improvements plans that will Qenerate $�,�100,000 over the nest 18years. Rick Pribyl believes that we can maximize our abilitv to sell the bonds by issuing them in $L800,000 increments with each issue maturina in 6 vears. T'he principal from the bonds would be used to pay for $600,000 �vorth of projects in each of the iirst three years of the bond issue. State aid (i�1SA funds) �vould be accumulated over the first three years and used in combination with current year state aid in the latter three years to fiind $650,000 ��orth of projects in each of the latter three years. The cost of Che three bond issues would require a levy that would generate $3�4,631.�4 each year for eighteen years. The cost of this debt service to the owner of the avera�e value Fridley home would be $18.48 per year. Other Issues I have not planned to discuss "Project Safety Net." Dave Sallman has already been told that Blaine will not be participating in this joint effort next year. That will result in a loss of $1 �,000 in pro�ram revenue. In order to stay within budget, Dave plans to cut back on the staffinb of the curfew violation center. If other cities back out, we will probably recommend to Council that the curfew center be discontinued. There are several other expenditure issues that I raised in June, but have not raised for Monday's discussion. The budget does include the funding for an additional firefighter that has been included in this year's budget. If we can see our way clear to add this person, I think it would pay dividends in terms of response times and supervision. I have also not listed increased hours and health insurance benefits for our rental housing assistant, additional fimding for engineering interns or additional funding for part time staff at the Springbrook Nature Center as issues. All of these items are relatively small items considering the overall scope of the budget. Nloreover, I did not hear serious objections to them when I brouaht them up in Jtme. In the case of the Nature Center help, the entire cost of about $�,000 will be recovered from additional program revenues. That ends my mega memo. If ��ou have additional items that you would like to discuss Monday, please let me lcnow. I will trv to be prepared for them and/or have the relevant staff there. Attachments DATE: TO: FROM: SU�JECT em�ran um Planning Division October 7, 2002 Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Paui Bolin, Planning Coordinator Julie Jones, Environmental Planner Recycling Drop Off Alte�native Background As the 2003 budget preparations have progressed, the City Manager has decided to cut the recycling drop off service from the So(id Waste Abatement Program (S WAP) budget. I have suggested that we con.sider an alternative to completely eliminating this public service. That alternative is combining our efforts with the City of Spring Lake Park. At this time, my counterpart at the City of Spring Lake Park, Wanda Brown, sees a need to expand the number of drop off events they hold (they have had only one collection in spring and one in the fall) annually. Recommendation Wanda and I are proposing that we consider holding four drop off events during 2003. We recammend sticking with the second Saturday of the month schedule and hold an event in April, May, September (or November), and October. We befieve that the Spring Lake Park Municipal Center Site location on 813` Avenue would work better than our cunent location. I do not believe our Fridley location could accommodate the level of participants we would expect at the same time our yard waste site will be ope�. We recommend collecting the same iterrts we are collecting now at our events. Here is a summary of the estimated expenses: Furniture (ACCAP) Batteries (KC's) Scrap Metal (WMgmt) Fluorescents (Green Lights) Appliances (Green Lights) Electronics (Green Lights) Volunteers (snacks) $ 1,300 ($325/event) $ 200 ($50/event) $ 0(part of SLP curbside contract) $ 0($250/ event fee covered by Xcel Energy contract) $ 1,000 ($250/ event fee) $16,000 (customer pays $.30/Ib and Cities pay $.35/lb) $ 200 $18,700 Wanda and I had discussed splitting these costs according to our 2000 population numbers. This means Fridley would pay 80% of the expenses and Spring Lake Park would pay 20%. According to the above estimates, Fridley could expect to pay $14,960 under this 4-drop off option. I had estimated a cost of approximately $?�,000 for the 2003 budget for 8 drop offs per year, so this alternative would cost the City about $10,000 less. I will plan to present this option to the Fridley City Council on Monday night. However, I just Qot these cost fiQures two days ago, and Wanda has been on vacation, so Wanda has not seen them yet. I am unsure of what her reaction will be. I am emailinb this memo to her now, so she can give me some reaction and leave me a message that hopefully, I will have time to retrieve before the mee�ing. Paae 1 of 1 Burns, Bill From: Jones, Julie Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2002 12:17 PM To: Burns, Bill Cc: Bolin, Paul; Hickok, Scott Subject: Electronics Recycling Bill, You requested some information yesterday regarding electronics recycling for preparation of the October 2? Council budget workshop. I had commented on my disappointment that Anoka County does not manage recycling of electronics like many other counties. However, after conducting a survey of what the other six metro area counties offer for electronics recycling options, I found that most counties do n_ot offer reduced cost options for electronics recycling. Only Hennepin and Carver currently do, and they have for many years. I noted on the attached survey summary that Dakota and Ramsey Counties do, however, have private companies located in the area that offer low cost pubiic electronics recyciing opportunitses. The only business we have to refer folks in Anoka County for electr�nics and appiiance recycling is Green Lights Recycling in Blaine. The cost to drop off appliances there curren4ly (M-F only) is $.79/pound. That cost translates into about $40 for the standard portable TV or $20-25 for the standard computer monitor. I don't know about you, but those fees are more than I am willing to pay. Barb Dacy and I met with Anoka County staff about this issue years ago, and they explained that the County's position is that private industry is providing adequate recycling opportunity for problem waste items. They alsc feel that producers of electronics need to be held accountable for disposal costs. Since that meeting years ago, we have seen development of some reduced cost recycling options from manufacturers and retailers due to State legislative pressures, but no consist�nt programs yet. I'm not sure if this is the information you were looking for. If you ne�d more, let me know. e�� Environmental Planner City of Fridley 6431 University Ave. NE Fridley, MN 55432 (763) 572-3594 10/ 16/2002 Electronics Recyciing Survey October 7, 2002 Electronics Drop-off option provided by No. of County County? Fees? Hours? locations? Anoka No WA N/A N/A Open Yes, $10 for TV's, Wed-Sat, VCR's and monitors; varied Carver Yes $20 for console TV's times One Dakota No* N/A N/A N/A Henne in Yes Free Mon-Sat Two Ramse No* N/A N/A N/A Scott No N/A N/A N/A Washin ton No N/A N/A N/A * Locations that can refer to private electronics processors nearby Page 1 of 1 Burr�s, Bill From: Jones, Julie Sent: Thursday. October 17, 2002 9:40 AM To: Burns, B(II ��t' Subject: Electronics Disposai Rates Weil, I checked with our four residential garbage haulers here in Fridley as to what they wili and will not collect as far as electronics and what they charge. A chart summarizing my findings is attached. Basically, they all accept any electronic item that someone can fit in iheir garbage container for no extra charge — except Waste Management will not take compute� monitors — even for a fee. For items that are too large to fit in the container, fees range depending on size, but are very comparable to our recycling fees we have been charging. The difference is that none of our haulers are recycling these items. Electronic items picked up residentially, even for an extra fee, are going into the landfill or burn plant, which is legal for residential waste. Just another side note, at the County meeting I was at yesterday afternoon, many of my counterparts in other cities were giving out tonnage reports from their fall drop off days. I can tell you that Fridley is not unique in the volume of electronics we are getting, because many communities have collected incredible amounts of electronics. One positive alternative that we hope expands in the future is that some retailers like Best Buy and Circuit City have been experimenting with one-day electronics drop offs. However, I have not heard if they plan to continue that service on any consistent basis. i can tell you that the dropoff Best 8uy in Coon Rapids did recently was very affordable and well attended. �7u��ee�iiee Environmental Planner City ofFridley 6431 University Ave. NE Fridley, l�iN 55432 (763)572-3594 10/ 17/2002 Electronics Survey October-02 Price for a Price for a Hauler portable TV Com uter Monitor Ace If they can fit it in If they can fit it in their trash, there is their trash, there is no extra charge. If no extra charge. If they can't the fee they can't the fee is is $10-20, about $5 depending on the size BFI if they can fit it in If they can fit it in their trash, there is their trash, thEre is no extra charge. If no extra charge. 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FRiCLE`��. �1� �� _ _ �"h= � _ .-_ `�i • r.-�.`C �� "�=� � ,-.'_3� Date: 7i 12; 02 To: City of �rdley Planry� Commission i�lemoers ' �i From:Paul Bolin, Plan�e RE: information on Draft Ordinance Amending Chapter 205, Related to Outdoor Stcrage in the Industrial Districts. INTRODUCTlON Fridley's current Code requirements for outdoor storage in industrial zoning districts has, at best, been described as confusing, open to interpretation, and unfair to indus�r�. Staff has investigated different ways to clarify Fridley's requirements, allowing limited outdoor storage while stili protecting the City's interests. The purpose of this memo is to provide the rationale for recommending an Ordinance revision that repeals and replaces the current requirements with more ciearly written language that balances industry needs with broader community needs. BACKGROUND INFORMATION / CURRENT REGULATIONS The current regulations ailow outdoor storage in the M-1, M-2, M-4, & S-3 zoning districts, through a special use permit process, if the items being stored are "incidentai" to the business. "Incidental" storage has been interpreted to mean that the storage is temporary in nature and the short term storage is not required as an on-going part of the business. The confusion is in defining temporary and determining whether or not an item is a required part of a business. Outdoor storage and outdoor intensive uses are permitted by right in the M-3, Heavy Industrial — Outdoor Intensive Zoning District. The current code, for unknown reasons, still requires a special use permit for incidental storage. This requirement does not make sense in this zoning district, because permanent outdoor storage is allowed by right. �lotwithstanding the City's storage restrictions in our industrial districts, the Code Enforcement Officer found permanent outdoor storage at 40% of the properties inspected since the systematic code enforcement sweeps of industrial proper'ties began last fail. Items currertly being illegally stored outside include over stock, raw materials, pailets. trailers, and other miscellaneous items. Rather than is�ue citations `o near(y'/2 of all rridley's industries, staff proposed a review of the currert cutdoor s�orage ordinarces during last years CounciliCommission survey. COUNCIL / COMMISSiON SURVEY RESUL.TS This past years Cou�cil / Commission suniey asked whether or not the City shouid pursue changes to the current ordinance and spelied out 5 different options. Tne most popular response was to prepare legislation that allows outdoor storage in the industria! districts subject to scr2ening requirements ard obtaining a special use permit. The legislation was to be based cn broader community needs ratner than the s�ecial needs of any particular business. The su�iey responses were verified during a joint meeting heid between the City Councii, Planning Commission, and the Appeals �ommission on April 15'h, 20Q2. The majority again stated that staff should pursue legislation that would ailow some limited outdoor storage, subject to screening requirements, and a special use permit in the industrial districts. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the proposed changes to the outdoor storage requirements in Fridley's Industrial Districts. The proposed changes will allow Fridley industries to maintain some outdoor storage while not being detrimental to surrounding properties. Ali changes to the zoning ordinance are noted in the attached ordinance format. This item will go before the City Council on July 29, 2002. Ordinance No. .�� OEZDI�+_��"CE .-�tiIE��DI�G CH_-�PTER ?!��, SECTIO�S '0�.1-. 'O�. is, ?O�.I9. ?0�.?�� _��"D ?0�.,� �L.-�TED TO O�TDOOR �TOR.�GE Lti THE Iti�L�STRI_,.L DI�TRICTS The Fndlzy Ci��- Council herebv :;:�ds aner r��i�w�, eYamination and recommendation of staff that Chapter ?!;�� relat�d to outdoor stora�e in Industrial Districts be amended as follows: SECTIO� 1. That tne :ollo�.�in, lar.�ua�e in Szctions ?0�.1i.0't.C.(11}, ?0�.1�.�1.C.( 1?j. �0�.19?.C.(�), ?0�.?0.O1.C.(' �. and ?0�.2�.O�.C.(1?) be herebv r�pealzd: . . . . . �.�� t �� :� :,�_��;.,i �t.�t��t .,�� * t,-. *ti_ „��- Tc, uac. � . .... . . J � � . ��5�� s i.H•�.� w��.��.�� s.a.isa S[' - ' '- ' • �" SECTION 2. That Section 20�.17 be hereby amended as follows 20�.17. �1-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS 1. USES PER�fITTED C. lises Permitted �Vith a Special Use Permit. (11) LI��IITED O[,�TDOOR STORAGE �il l�m�rzci oti�door stora�° shall satisfv Che follo��in� r�c�uir�ments and other sti�ulations deemzd necessar�� due to �ite conditions: (a� -I'he outdoor stora�e area is limitzd to a ma:timum size zqual �o �0°'0 ot the orinci�al buildinJs foot�rint This area must be desivnat�.d on a site pian stibmitted ��ith the Special L'se P�rmit (SL"Pl application and must be located in the side or rear vard. ��'� The mat�ria(s and equipment ke�t in the desi�natzd outdoor stora�z area must be ni(tv screened so as to not bz �-isible from: �,( l�l :a residential distnct adiacent to tl:e use; �i �11 -� residential district across a oublic riaht-of-wav from the use: ((3)1 � oublic park adjacent to the use; (i�l) -� public ri�ht-of-wav includin; railroad ri�ht-of-tivav, adiacent to the use; or �(5)) Anv commercial use adjacent to the use. �c1 ScreeninQ oithe outdoor stora�e area shall be achie��ed throu�h a combination of masonrv ��alls fencin� berminQ and land�ca�ina in accordance with Section ?0�.17.07.G.(l)(a) �di Llaterials and ecLuipment stored outside must not exceed 12 feet in hei�ht. �el The outdoor stora�e area must be a citv-approved hard surface and bound on the perimeter bv B-6-1? concrete curb and autter,_ (f� Special use �ermit for limited outdoor storaQe shall not permit the outside stora�z of semi-trucks semi-trailers or heaw construction equipment. Lo) Hazardous chemicals and materials are prohibited from beina stored outside. �h) The outdoor stora�e shall not affect the required amount of parkinQ stalls needed on site. � The location and tv�pes of materials to be stored are to be reviewed bv the Fire Marshall. SECTION 3. That Section ?0�.18 be hereby amended as follo�vs �0�.18. �1-2 HE.�VY I��liSTRIAI. DISTRICT REGLZATIO�S ?. liSES PER�IITTED C. [:s�s P�rmitted ��ith a Speci�l lise Permit. ( i i l LI�[ITED OL�TDOOE� STOEZ�GE -�1l lim�'�d outdoor stora�� hal( satisfv the follo�4��n� requirements and oti:er stioulations deem�d nzcessar� due to �ite conditions: I al Tre outdoor stora�e area is limited to a ma�imum size equal to �f °%o of the �rinc�ai buildin��s tootnnnt T'his area must be desi�nated on a site nian �ubmitted �vith the Soecial L"se Permit (SL��i anolication and must be located in ��e �ide or rear �a-d. i �'� �'�e mate;isis 3nd zqui�ment k��t in the desi�nated outdoor stora�e area must be Cs(lv scr:.ened so as to not be visible from: ��(1)� r� residentiai district adjacent to the use; �(�)) a residential district across a public riaht-of-�ti�av from the use; ((3)) A�ubtic �ark adlacent to the use; (i�ll �.�ublic n�ht-of-��av inc(udin� railroad ri�ht-of-�Lav. adiacent to the use: or ��)) =�nv commerciai use adjacent to the use. ici Screenin of the outdoor storaQe area shall be achieved throuah a combination of masonrv walls. rencinQ, berminQ and landsca�ins in accordance with 5ection ?0�.18.06.G.(1)(a) (d) �faterials and eguioment stored outside m�ist not exceed 1? feet in heiQht. (el The outdoor stora3e area must be a citv-aa�roved hard surface and bound on the perimeter bv B-6-12 concrete curb and autter. LfiSpecial use permit for limited outdoor stora7e sha11 not permit the outside stora�e of semi-trucks semi-trailers or heavy construction e4uipment. �Q) Hazardous chemicals and materials are prohibited from bein� stored outside. �h) The outdoor stora�e shall not affect the required amount of parkin� stalis needed on site. �i)The location and tv�es of materials to be stored are to be reviewed bv the Fire �iarshall. ScCTIO� � T'hat Szction �'��.19 be hereb�- amended as follo��s ?r), ':9. �1-3 HE_-��" I��L'STRI_�L., OL��TDOOR L�TE�SI�'E DISTRICT ?. L"SES PE2�fITTED _�. Princi�ai L'ses Thz �o�:o��in, are principal uses in �1-3 Distncts: ( 3) L�ses �vhose principai us:, re�uires the outdoor 5tora�e of matenals, motor ��ehicles, or equipment, inctudin, the outdcor manipulation of sai� materials, motor vehicles, or equipment under the fotlowin; conditions. �i) The materials and equipment must be fullv screened so as to not be visiblz from: (� 1)) .� r�sidential district adjacent to tne �ise: ((�)1 -� residential district across a�ublic ri�ht-of-�vav from the use� �{3)) � public park adiacent to the use; �,(4)) A�ublic ri�ht-of-�vav includin; railroad risht-of-�vav, adiacent ta the use; or ((�)) :�nv commercial use adjacent to the use. � k) Screenin� of the outdoor storaQe area shall be achieved tnrou�h a combination of masonrv walls fencina berminv and landscapinQ in accordance with Section 20�.19.07.G.(11(a) �1) Materials and equipment stored outside must not exceed 15 feet in heiaht. (m)The outdoor storaae of motorized vehicles must be on a citv-approved hard surface and bound on theperimeter bv B-6-12 concrete curb and autter. �n) Hazardous chemicals and materials are �rohibited from beina stored outside. (o) The location and tv_pes of materials to be stored are to be reviewed bv the Fire Marshall. {�}(-�l Telecommunications Towers and Wireless Telecommunications Facilities are regulated in Section 20�.30 (Ref. Ord. 1112). SECT?O� �. That Szction �'��.�0 be hzr�b�� a:�:�nded as ro�lo��s ��)�.��. ti[--� �L��+'L.�F.�CTURI�G O�-L.�" -�. L�SES PE2�IiTTED C. Lses P�-rnittz�i ��"ith a Spzcial L�s� P�rrriit. ( 1 i i Liti[I�i'ED OL�TDOOR ST'OEZ_-�GE -��, iimited outdoor storave shall �atistv the follo�tiinv re�uiremznts and other sti�utations deerned nzc��sar�� due to site conditions: (al The outdoor stora�e area is limited to a maximum size equal to �0% of the �rincipal buildinas footorint This area must be desivnated on a site plan submitted with the S�ecial lise Permit (SUP) application and must be located in the side or rear vard. �b� The mate;ials and eauipmznt keot in the desivnated �utdoer stora,e area must be fullv screened so as to not be visible from: ((11) _� residential district adiacent to the �ise; ((?11 A residential district across a public riaht-of-�vav trom the use; {(;)) �, public park adiacent to the use: �4)) A public ri�ht-of-�vav includin� railroad riaht-of-�va��, adjacent to the use; or �(�))�.nv commercial use adiacent to the use. �cl walls fencin� bermina and landscapin� in accordance with Section 20�20.06.G.(1)(a) �d) �iaterials and equipment stored outside must not exceed 12 feet in heia_,ht. Ll The outdoor stora�e area must be a citv-approved hard surface and bound on the perimeter bv B-6-1? concrete curb and autter. (f� Special use permit for limited outdoor stora�e shall not permit the outside storaQe of semi-trucks semi-trailers. or heaw construction equipment. (Q� Hazardous chemicals and materials are prohibited from beinQ stored outside. {hl The outdoor storaQe shall not afi�,ct the req�iired amount of oarkina stalls needed on site. Iil The location and t��es ot mater�als to 6e stored ar� to be reti�;e�.��ed �v the rire �tars�all. SECTIO� 6 That Szction �u�.�� oe her�°bv amznded as 'tui;uti�s: SECTIO� '0�?� S-� E-iE.a�"�" I��D�STRI_-�L, O�_-��"_�Y �DDiTIO� Di�TRICT C;�iS PER�fITTED C. C:ses P�rmittz�? 44 i�h � Snecial [,�se P�n:1i�. (1 ! j Lt�f; i ED OL"TDOOR STOR.�G� :�11 limited outdoor storaQe shail satisfv the follo�vin}requirements and other stioulations deemed necessarv due to site conditions: (cl �['he outdoor stora�e area is limited to a maYimum size equal to �0% of the principal bui(dinQs footpnnt. Thi� arza must be desiJnated on a site plan submitted ��ith the Special Use Permit (SL�i application and must be located in the sidz or rear vard. id) The materials and equipment kept in the desi;nated outdoor storaae area must be fu(lv screened so as to not be visible from: il lll :� residential district ad�acent to the use: �,(2)) A residential district across a public ri�ht-of-wav from the use; ((31� A public park adjacent to the use; (f=�y A public riQht-of-�vav, includin} railroad riaht-of-�va�-, adjacent to the use: or ((�l) Anv commercial use adjacent to the use. �l Screenin� of the outdoor storaae area shall be achieved through a combin��Un. of masonrv walls, fencin� berminQ, and landscaping in accordance with Section 205.2�.09G.(1)(a) �t Materials and equipment stored outside must not exceed 12 feet in heiQht. �) The outdoor stora,e area must be a citv-approved hard surface and bound on the perimeter bv B-6-12 concrete curb and Qutter. (hl Special use permit for Iimited outdoor storaQe shall not oermit the outsld� stora�e of semi-tnicks. semi-trailers. or hea�� constniction equioment. {il Hazardous chemicals and matzria(s are prohibited from beinQ stored outside. i�� The �tltc�oor �tora,e shal' ^ot affect the reauir d amount ot �ar'.cin; stati_s nz�ded on si�z. �'<� The iocatier, snd tti��es ot m��ter�al� to be �tor�d are to be re��ie�tied bv the Fir� �[arshall. P.�S�LD .�� _-�DOPTLD B`c" THE CIT�i" CO[.,�CIL O� TH= CIT�� OF Fr`ZIDLE�� TH.� D_��" C'_ ��JO? Scot� J. Lund, �Iayor .�TTEST: Debra A. 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V� � �.. .� W � � � � � � � � L ., � � � .� � � � V � � � � � ., � � � � '� � L � � � � � � � � O c� v O .� Z '� � -+--+ � � i � Cn \� . . .• Q� � i � Q C6 � � � � U • � • • � � � � � � c� W �ti ti� N N � ti -�-+ � � � CJ� � � > O � 0 N � -�-+ � � i -� � .Q Q .� .� � � � 0 � � 0 OUTDOOR STORAGE COMMENTS CONCERNS Council Meeting of August 12, 2002 • Richard Harris - 6200 Riverview Terrace — City Should take a look at allowing scrap metal containers (like dumpsters) They are heavy, tough to handle, and many industries have them. • City should take a look at trucks and semi trailers and prohibit them from the streets, wlule allowing some trailers/trucks in all industrial districts. • Left photographs of other City-related concerns Council Meeting of September 9, 2002 • Mr. Lindgren — MPLS — Concerned about his client's limitation of 50% of the footprint of building as limitation for outdoor storage. Client has needs that near 3 times suggested outdoor storage allowance (262,000 s.£). • Dave Wensen - 7872 Elm Street — Concerned that dumpster enclosLire will be difficult because of an existing water problem (drainage — or lack o� behind his building. • Dave Jensen — 7151 University Avenue — Concerned about not having trailers outside on site. • Richard Harris - 6200 Riverview Terrace — Would like definition of types of trailers. • Concerned about special burden on Onaway District Industries. • Concerned about general requirement of screening dumpsters. • Ron Odegard -17 —77th — Works across from Mayflower Warehouse and thinks trucks and trailers are fine provided they are parked neatly on an industrial site. • Steve Smith — 7801 Elm Street — Alley is where he does business. Believes front and side yards should be kept neat, but alleys should be where business can be done. � � �� ..� FRIDL.EY �[litilCiP_�L C��+TER • 6��t L��iV�RSITY ��"E. ti.E. FRIDLEY, ti1�+� 5�-�3� � 1�5�� 5,1-��:�t? • F�?� ;"5 �� i?i-i,.3? _ _. .ii� t� � i �� ^ c . _ . . - - Da�.�i� � _-:�:1 i � - �i�-:::ur, C,r,:1� F; id' � �� . I� � � -� � � 5L-�JiC.�. !: JC:LiCCllic OP. Bti:.t �lt l�; �i�1tTIT1�1:1 �.t�::l� �t�l; t�- ,-- �C:i:�:: ^i� I, � �� *�'u ` � L.�. ;:: I ,(_� - ;,i r..: ` 7 [1 �CC;C_:. ZC ��. �'I�i i_. � t 1C1�pcC� ;�c.� 1C �l .�� :, .,,,......, i:.a� �7 �(iIICiL1C �l�t=. ��ti❑ built. �t::::�ut a buildin�_ p�r�niC. Contrar�� to Fridie�.� Cit�� Or��nanc;., the Fridiz�� Corr�pr�: �nsi�e Plan. acd the �Iis�issippi ti�atio��al Ki��e: ard R��-::.tion �rea (�NRR�i Star�ciur�, tor pretectin�_ thz na�ural appe�rane� ot ihe ri��er co!-r:�aor. t;�e �truct�.�re �1�as ais�� f�ui:_ ��er thz blufr ;in�. .�s a result ot that :lydin�_. �t�tT crc��i��d ��;?tr �.cith instru;:�:,�^:s thu: thz s*:�cn!r� bz remc�ed and the bi�::t restored to its F,red�v;:loprnen� SIaC�. :� .�__c Or �C[OG�Z: �:, �'�� u� ��ta'O�iih.cl� i�)C �liR�1Di��[IOii Oi L1� ��Ofc;. :�� <J:�-�:1�0 pr�i t��da. ! October ? i.�'OU?)_ th� strt:cnir� has no� b:.�n rzn�o��.�. As par� oi its Comprehen�ive Plan adoptzd in �larch ?001, the Cit�� ot Fridlev adopted the �lississippi National River and Recreation �4rea (�1�RRA1 Standards for prot�ctin� the natural appearance of the river corridor. In Fridley's zonin� ordinances, the O-'Z, Critical :�ea District ReQulations require that, "All neu� siractures and uses shall be placed not less than fortv (=�0) feet from the top oT the bluff iine o�•erlooking the vlississippi River.'' And furtrer "�111 ne�v structures and uses shal: be placed not iess than 100 teet from the Llississippi River Normal hi�h �vat�r line as detined b�� the Federal Insurance Administrations Flood Insurance Stud�� ('�1ap u��ailable frorn FEtiiAj. Blliff, tor purposes of thi� ordinznce i� detined as. lhose steep slopes i.✓ing be��ti•een the norrna! r.:;h tivezter mar,� cznd t6�e ri��eY corridoy bou�:d�rr,l.� hcrti�ing crn !�n�;l� of�asce�:t,°ron: the riti•er or rrtore tharz 1'% frorrr the hori=ontal. �U�1��:..:'.: (O �Iutt�� t�i��L1�SI0C. ��'Ol1 CO?;I�:i.`LCIj LOL'.i�Cl� `ICC'.?nc;C :`�'.1:1 �OI�C,OTT: :�P.0 �i':z �l�Cll��.: i^l� ll1�lticC ��::il `,OLt tllCtil�C. I L'.�1GZi�iatl� ��ll;til_ i:'.=il �;�.:L:j�I�,�P. [:"1: �"c�.i'.ai �:� pCOC:;J� � _'� bilcll �?l!:'...:�'Ci �1P.�i `Ol: i.:i�::cJ�.�� t��.:�r:'.'C i:..J: ,.��L:��:.. ��1`.. �:a� �Il�iO��.'_ �. cop�� o: :_.. ��ariance ar�� .,:ation and calea�ar :or �:,� �,�i�tai. �i �.� _.�.�r �,�ar:a:,;.:z David L�lrich October � 1?00? PaGE 2 application deadline is on Fridav. �ovember 8. bv �:Gd pm. If a compteted variance application packet has not been received b�� that deadline date, a citation will be issued. The Cin� must then also commence ��ith the legal proc�:ss necessary to abate the violation b�� remo��in� the structure and bv billin� �our property for expenses, pius administration COS[S. If a compieted varian�e appiication packzt has bezn rzceived bv the date !isted above, a11 legal action ��ill be staved pendin� the outcume of the variance process. You �vill be e�cpect�d to attend the appeals Commission �Ieetin� of, December 11. ?00?, 7:30, in the City Council Chambers. Followin� that meetin�, you will be eYpected to attend the Ciry Council meetin� of January 6. at 7:30, in the City Couacil Chambers. As Council member Bolkcom indicated, she would see you throu�h the process. It is my tinderstandin�� that she also indicated that she �vould be relvin� on feedback of the ��ttiRR� (�lational Parks Service Diti-isionj representati��es, The Army� Corp. of En�ineers representatives, and the Depar[ment of Natural Resources, Re�ional H��droloQist, prior to any decision on her part. T'he Cin� Council is the ultimate authoritv in a variance decision and Ms. Bolkcom dzscribed, there is a formal process and four other Council members who will weigh the inerit� of this issue as w�ell. If it is determined th�t a variance will not be �ranted, you �vill be Qi��en 30 days, from the date of the tinal Council decision on the matter, to remove ali aspecCs of the strlicture and restore the slope to the river. Noncomplianee ��ith this timeline �vill assure issuance of a citation and commencement of the legal process to abate the ��iolation by removing the structure. The City wi11 also commence with the legal process necessary to abate the violation by removing the structure and will bill your propem- for eYpenses, plus administration costs. I hope this clarifies any questions that you may have. If you have fiirther questions, please call me at (763)�72-3�90. Sincerel��: CITY F FRIDL Y , 1 � /�--� �; ;; ��,;� � , , , � ��, ;r��-� � ;-�, 5cot 7 � Hickok�AICP Co`mmunity Development Director c-��-o� � � William W. Burns M E M O R A N D l,l M City Manager CffY OF FRIDLEY Memo To: The Mayor and Council From: William W. Burns, City Manager f�� Subject: Human Resources Commission and Civil Service Commission Date: October 17, 2002 A while back, I thought I understood that you were willing to dissolve both the Human Resources Commission and the Civil Service Commission. Neither one of them seem to have a very meaningful role. Unless there are objections raised on Monday night at our conference meeting, I am prepared to have staff prepare the legislation that would dissolve both bodies. The delicate part of this is that it removes LeRoy Oquist from the Planning Commission and leaves us with a six-member body. You may want to think about appointing another at-large member. Alternatively, would you want to appoint a youth member? Thanks for your feedback on this item.