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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 2002
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FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF OCTOBER 28, 2002
7:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers
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CffY 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, reliaion, '
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
572-3�00 at least one week in advance. (TTD/�72-3�34)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PROCLAMATIONS:
Student Foreign Exchange Week - October 28 through November 3, 2002
Natalya Munoz — Chile
Caroline Schaer — Switzerland
Jaruwan Limsukhakorn - Thailand
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of October 14, 2002
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution Certifying Certain Delinquent Utility
Services to the County Auditor for Collection with
the2003 Taxes ................................................................................................ 1- 7
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2002 PAGE 2
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
2. Claims ....................................................................................................... 8
3. Licenses _
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4. Estimates ................................................................................................... 12
ADOPTIO�V OF AGENDA.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: Consideration of items not on Agenda —15 minutes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. Consideration of the Suspension or Revocation
of the Intoxicating Liquor License for AMF
Bowling Centers, Inc., d/b/a Maple Lanes,
Generally Located at 6310 Highway 65 N.E.
(Ward 2) (Continued from April 22, 2002) .......................................................... 13
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2002 PAGE 3
PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED):
6. Consideration of the Assessment for Street
Improvement Project No. ST. 2001 — 1 .............................................................. 14 - 15
7. Consideration of the Assessment for the
Varichak Utility Project No. 342 .......................................................................... 16 - 17
8. Consideration of the Assessment for the
2002 Nuisance Abatement ................................................................................. 18 - 19
9. Consideration of Amending Chapter 506 of the
Fridley City Code Pertaining to Snow Removal
(Violation and Towing) ....................................................................................... 20
OLD BUSINESS:
10. Variance Request, VAR #02-13, by Jim Kiewel,
to Increase the Total Square Footage of all
Accessory Buildings to Allow the Construction
of an Additional Garage, Generally Located at
1631 Rice Creek Road N.E. (Ward 2) (Tabled
August26, 2002) ................................................................................................ 21 - 34
11. Special Use Permit Request, SP #02-08, by
Van-O-Lite, to Allow Exterior Storage of
Materials in a C-2, General Business District,
Generally Located at 5945 University Avenue
N.E. (Ward 1) (Tabled October 14, 2002) .......................................................... 35 - 39
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2002 PAGE =t
NEW BUSINESS:
12. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 506 of the Fridley City Code Pertaining
to Snow Removal — Viotation and Towing .......................................................... 40 - 41
13. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 205, Sections 205.17, 205.18, 205.19,
205.20 and 205.25 Related to Outdoor Storage
in the Industrial Districts ..................................................................................... 42 - 50
14. Resolution Revoking Intoxicating Liquor License
for AMF Bowling Centers Inc., D/B/A AMF Maple
Lanes, Located at 6310 Highway 65 N.E. (Ward 2) ........................................... 51 - 54
15. Resolution Adopting Assessment for the 2001
Street Improvement Project No. 20Q1 — 1 ......._ .................................................. 55 - 65
16. Resolution Adopting Assessment for the Varichak
Utility Project No. 342 ........................................................................................ 66 - 72
17. Resolution Adopting Assessment for 2002 Nuisance
Abatement....................................................................................................... 73 - 7�
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2002 PAGE 5
NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED):
18. Variance Request, VAR #02-17, by Robert
and Constance Metcalf, to Exempt the
Property Owner from Installing the
Code Required Hard Surface Drive, Generally
Located at 860 West Moore Lake Drive
(Ward 2) ....................................................................................................... 76 - 83 �
19. Public Informatibn Meeting on the City of
Fridley Part I Wellhead Protection Plan ............................................................. 84
20. Informal Status Reports ....................................................................................... 85
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F�2IDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2002
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FRIDLEY
"I'he 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, seY,
disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation or status w7t� regard to public assistance. Upon request.
accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disa'�ilities to participate•in any of Fridley's services.
programs, and activities. Hearing impaired persor�s who need an interpreter or otr.er persons with disabilities who
require auxiliary aids should contact Robe�'Collins at 572-3500 at least one week in advance. (TTD/572-3534)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Ci���,� y" APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
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NEW BUSIfdES3 {CONTINUED):
PROCLAMATIONS: � � L
Student Foreign �xchange Week - October 28
through November 3, 2002
Naialya Munoz - Chile
Caroline Schaer - Switrerland
Jaruwan Limsukhakorn - Thailand
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4. Estimates
ADOPTiON OF AGENDA.
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City Cauncil Meeting of October 14, 2002 O�EN FURUM, VISITORS; Consideration of items
not on Agenda - 15 minutes.
iVEW BUSiNESS:
Resolution Certifying Certain Delinquent Utility
Services to the County Auditor for Collection with
the 2003 Taxes ........................ ..... 1- 7
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3. Licenses
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5. Consideratian oi the Suspension or Revacation
Qf the Intoxicating Liquor License for AMF
Bow6ng Centers, Ir�c., d/b/a Maple Lanes,
Generally Located at 6310 Highway 65 N.E.
(Ward 2) (Continued from April 22,
2002) ..................................
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6. Cc;nsideration of the Assessment for
Street Improvement Project No. ST.
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FRIDLE�' CITY COUNCIL 1VIEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2002
PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTiNUED):
7. Consideration of the Assessment for the
Varichak Utility Project No. 342 ........ 16 - 17
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2002 Nuisance Abatement ................. 18 - 19
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9. Consideration of Amending Chapter 506 of the
Fridley City Code Pertaining to Snow Removal
(Violation and Towing) ....................... 20 �
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OLD BUSINESS: l
10. Variance Request, VAR #02-13, by Jim Kiewel,
to Increase the Total Square Footage of aii .
Accessory Buildings to Allow the Construction
of an Additional Garage, Generally Located at
1631 Rice Creek Road N�. (Ward �)�d
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11. Special Use Permit Request, SP #02-08, by
Van-O-Lite, to Allow Exterior Storage of
Materials in a C-2, General Business District, �,
Generally Located at 5945 University Aven 1
N.E. (Ward 1) (Tabled October 14, 1�°.
2002) ..................... .......... 35 - 39 `�
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12. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending ,
Chapter 506 of the Fridley City Code Pertaining
to Snow Removal — Violation and
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13. First Reading of an O�dinance Amending
Chapter 2Q5, Sections 205.17, 205.18, 205.19,
205.20 and 205.25 Relatea to Outdoor Storage
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14. Resolution Revoking Intoxicating Liquor License
for AMF Bowling Centers inc., D/B/A AMF Maole
Lanes, Located at 6310 Hi hway 65 N.�.
(Ward / aa ..... .. ..................... 51 - 54
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15. Resolution Adopting Assessment `or the
2001 Street Improvement Project No.
2001 — 1 ................................... 55 - 65
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16. Resolution Adopting Assessment for the Varichak
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17. Resolution Adopting Assessment for 2002 Nuisance
Abatement ........ ........................ 73 - 75
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Located at 860 West Moore Lake Drive
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19. Public Information Meeting on the City of
Fridley Pa�t 1 Wellhead Protection
Plan................................... 84
20. Informal Status Reports ...................... 85
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Student Foreign
October 28 through
Exchange Weeh
November 3, 2002
WHEREAS, our community's greatest asset is our youth; and
WHEREAS, the American Field Service (AFS) organizes and administers
a program which brings stzcdents from around the world to our community;
and,
WHEREAS, this interchange of culture and philosophy contributes to the
edzccation and matzcration of our youth in many and varied ways; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desiYe of the City of Fridley to show its appreciation
and support to our distingacished guests;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Scott J. Lund, Mayor of
the City of Fridley, hereby proclaim October 28 through November 3,
2002, as Student Foreign Exchange Week,
IN HONOR OF NATALYA MUIVOZ - CHILE
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Natalya Munoz be made an honorary
citizen of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, during her stay.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
seal of the City of Fridley to be affixed
this 28`h day of October, 2002.
Scott J. Lund, Mayor
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Student Foreign
October 28 through
Exchange Week
November 3, 2002
WHEREAS, our commzcnity's greatest asset is our youth; and
WHEREAS, the American Field Service (AFS) organizes and administers
a program which brings stuclents from around the world to our community;
and,
WHEREAS, this interchange of culture and philosophy contributes to the
education and maturation of our youth in many and varied ways; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Fridley to show its appreciation
and support to our distinguished guests;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Scott J. Lund, Mayor of
the City of Fridley, he�eby proclaim October 28 through November 3,
2002, as Student Foreign Exchange Week,
IN HONOR OF CAROLINE SCHAER - SWITZERLAND
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Caroline Schaer be _made an
honorary citizen of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, during her stay.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
seal of the City of Fridley to be a�xed
this 28`h day of October, 2002.
Scott J. Lund, Mayor
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Student Foreign
October 28 through
Exchange Week
November 3, 2002
WHEREAS, ozcr commzcnity's greatest asset is oicr youth; and
WHEREAS, the American Field Ser-vice (AFS) organizes and administers
a program which b�ings students from around the world to our commzcnity;
and,
WHEREAS, this interchange of cultu�e and philosophy contributes to the
education and maturation of our youth in many and varied ways; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Friclley to show its appreciation
and support to our distinguished guests;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLYED, that 1, Scott J. Lund, Mayor of
the City of Fridley, hereby proclaim October 28 through November 3,
2002, as Student Foreign Exchange Week,
IN HONOR OF JAR UWAN LIMSUKHAKORN - THAILAND
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Jaruwan Limsukhakorn be made an
honorary citizen of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, during her stay.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
seal of the City of Fridley to be affixed
this 28`h day of October, 2002.
Scott J. Lund, Mayor
THE MINUTES OF THE
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2002
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF
OCTOBER 14, 2002
The Regular Nleeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Lund led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Lund, Councilmember Barnette, Councilmember Billings,
Councilmember Bolkcom and Councilmember Wolfe
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OTHERS PRESENT: William W. Burns, City Manager
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Jon H. Haukaas, Public Works Director
Dave Sallman, Director of Public Safety
Paul Bolin, Planning Coordinator
Frederick Knaak, City Attorney .
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of September 23, 2002
APPROVED.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the proposed consent agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PLAI�INING COMMISSION MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 18, 2002.
RECEIVED.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2002 PAGE 2
2. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF
OCTOBER 2, 2002.
RECEIVED.
3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUE�T, SP #02-09, BY KEVIN SWANSON, TO
ALLOW A SECOND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OVER 240 SQUARE FEET
FOR STORAGE AND RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT, GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 7053 HICKORY DRIVE N.E. (WARD 3).
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval
subject to siY stipulations.
APPROVED SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #02-09, WITH THE FOLLOWING
STIPULATIONS: 1) PETITIONER SI�ALL OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY
BUILDING PERMITS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION; 2) THE STRUCTURE
SHALL NOT BE USED FOR A HOME OCCUPATION OR LIVING AREA; 3)
TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ALL ACCESSORY STRUCTURES MUST
NOT EXCEED 1,400 SQUARE FEET; 4) GARAGE SHALL BE
ARCHITECTURALLY COMPATIBLE WITH EXISTING HOME AND
FINISHED WITH SAME SIDING AND COLOR SCHEME; 5) ALL VEHICLES
SHALL BE STORED ON A HARD SURFACE AS APPROVED BY THE CITY; 6)
STAFF SHALL CONDUCT REGULAR INSPECTIONS OF THE SITE. IF, AT
ANY TIME, A TRAIL SIMULATING A DRIVEWAY IS PRESENT, A HARD�
SURFACE DRIVEWAY, AS APPROVED BY THE CITY, WILL NEED TO BE
INSTALLED WITHIN 90 DAYS.
4. VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #02-09, BY PAUL WESTBY, TO INCREASE THE
ALLOWABLE SIZE OF A SIGN FROM 24 SQUARE FEET TO 38 SQUARE
FEET AND TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED SETBACK OF A SIGN FROM A
DRIVEVVAY FROM 10 FEET TO 2 FEET, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A MONUMENT SIGN, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 6425 HIGHWAY 65
N.E. (WARD 2).
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated the Appeals Commission approved the setback variance
but denied the sign variance at their September 25 meeting. The setback variance was
allowed due to the City's fire access requirements. There was no apparent hazdship,
however, to justify increasing the size of the sign and the Appeals Commission rejected
that. Staff recommended Council's approval of the setback variance and denial of the
sign vanance.
APPROVED VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #02-09, BY PAUL WESTBY TO
REDUCE THE REQUIRED SETBACK OF A SIGN FROM A DRIVEWAY
FROi�I 10 FEET TO 2 FEET TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
1VIONUMENT SIGN AND DENIED A REQUEST TO INCREASE THE
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FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2002 PAGE 3
ALLOWABLE SIZE OF A SIGN FROM 24 SQUARE FEET TO 38 SQUARE
FEET.
5. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 28, 2002, TO CONSIDER
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 506 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE
PERTAIlvING TO SNOW REMOVAL — VIOLATION AND TOWING.
SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING FOR OCTOBER 28, 2002.
6. CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO APPOINT JAMIE A. RAMACHER TO
THE POSITION OF RECREATION SUPERVISOR.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated this position was previously vacated by Deborah
Campobasso. Ms. Ramacher was chosen from 117 applicants for the position. She has a
Bachelor's of Science degree in Recreation and Leisure Services from the University of
Minnesota. Her experience includes work as the program coordinator for the City of
Shoreview where she has worked for the last 2 1/2 years. She has been an active member
and leader of the Minnesota Parks and Recreation Association and she has also served on
the University of Minnesota Professional Advisory Board where she evaluated the
curriculum and staffing at the University. Staff recommended Ms. Ramacher's
appointment.
APPOINTED JAMIE A. RAMACHER TO THE POSITION OF RECREATION
SUPERVISIOR.
7. CLAIMS.
APPROVED CLAIM NOS. 107559 THROUGH 108079.
8. LICENSES.
APPROVED ALL LICENSES AS SUBMITTED.
9. ESTIMATES.
APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ESTIMATES:
Ron Kassa Construction
6005 — 250�' Street East
Elko, NIN 55020
2002 Miscellaneous Concrete Repair
Project No. 344
Estimate No. 6 $ 13,596.11
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2002 PAGE 4
Park Coristruction Company
7900 Beech Street N.E.
Fridley, MN 5543?-179�
57`'' Avenue Sanitary Sewer Improvement
Project No. 346
Estimate No. 4 $ 72,038.99
Forest Lake Contracting, Inc.
14777 Lake Drive
Forest Lake, MN 5�025-9461
Hartman Circle Watermain Looping
Project No. 347
Estimate No. 4 $ 8,141.50
W.B, Miller
6701 Norris Lake Road NW
Elk River, MN 55330
2002 Street Improvement
Project No. ST. 2002 —1
Estimate No. 7 $ 96;202.99
ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if she approved the consent agenda if she was agreeing to the
setback for Dr. Westby sign and denying the size increase for the sign.
Mr. Burns agreed.
Councilmember Bolkcom inquired as to the change being made in the snow removal ordinance.
Mr. Burns responded that the date change from May 1 to April 1 was made last year but it was
inadvertently not changed in one section of the City Code.
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to adopt the consent agenda as presented. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2002 PAGE 5
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adopt the agenda as presented. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LU�1D DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
Mayor Lund asked if there were any members in the audience who wished to speak to Council
on any non-agenda items.
Mr. Jack Kirkham, 430 - 67`'' Avenue, approached and stated that at the last meeting, he was
disturbed by the reaction given to a citizen who regarding a survey that was submitted on
Brandes Place. When asked if such a request would be a main factor of consideration of whether
to approve or deny the Brandes Place request, they were told it would be a consideration but not
a main consideration. He asked what other issues or factors were more important than the will of
the citizens. He stated that he did hear of some other factors that appeazed to intimidate the
Council, such as the mention of the federal law and the Metropolitan Council Comprehensive
Plan. He said that this made him wonder where the plan even came from. He asked who wrote
the plan and who said this plan must be approved. He said his main concern is that we have
come to a point where a citizen has no longer any real self-determination; that the City Council
has told them generally.
Mayor Lund stated in relation to Mr. Kirkham's question, he stated he thought the staff and the
City Attorney would have some insight. He said that when he was talking to the gentleman at
the last City Council meeting, he may have made the statement that it would not be the only
factor taken into consideration. He stated that he thought it was important to get all the aspects
in order to make an educated decision.
Mr. Kirkham asked where the Comprehensive Plan originated. He asked if it was something
that was provided to the City based on the citizens' conveying a need to the government or if it
was something qualified through the Metropolitan Council and the HRA.
- Mr. Hickok, Community Development Director, replied that the Comprehensive Plan is the City
of Fridley's document drafted by and for the City of Fridley. Citizens were invited to a series of
_ commission meetings and neighborhood meetings to talk about their visions and what the�
wanted included in the comprehensive plan. The Comprehensive Plan is ultimately approved by
the Metropolitan Council but it is a document drafted by staff, recommended and approved by
the Planning Commission and the City Council.
Councilmember Bolkcom mentioned that not only was it discussed at meetings but there were
also some surveys that were sent out by the Planning Commission. She said there was
neighborhood input and that Council also heard testimony from staff.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2002 PAGE 6
Mr. Hickok stated it was a two-year process.
Councilmember Billings stated that at the beginning of the public hearing, there was a visual
presentation and the City Attorney read a decision by the Supreme Court. He asked if staff hat
that with them.
Mr. Hickok stated they did not have it and asked the City Attorney to respond.
Mr. Knaak, City Attorney, stated that this was a decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court on a
case involving Northwestern College. The decision, which has been consistently upheld since, is
that neighborhood oppositions alone cannot serve as the basis for a valid zoning decisian. In
other words, if you use neighborhood oppositions as the sole criteria or as the predominant
criteria in a zoning decision, it will be undoubtedly detrimentaL
Councilmember Wolfe inquired whether he was talking about the neighborhood or the whole
city.
Mr. Knaak stated it was his recollection that it was mostly the neighborhood immediately.
surrounding Northwestern College in Arden Hills.
OLD BUSINESS:
10. RESOLUTION NO. 57-2002 SUSPENDING THE TOBACCO LICENSE FOR
JAMES NICKLOW AND THE SHOREWOOD RESTAURANT LOCATED AT
6161 HIGHWAY 65 N.E. (TABLED SEPTEMBER 9, 2002) (WARD 2).
MOTION by Councilmember Wolfe to remove this item from the table. Seconded by
Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Sallman, Director of Public Safety, stated that on September 9, 2002, the City Council tabled
the decision to suspend or revoke the tobacco license for the Shorewood Restaurant and asked
staff to look into the matter. He reported that the employee who sold the tobacco products did
plead guilty in county court. The City is recommending a suspension at this time until the $500
administrative fee is paid.
MOTION by Councilmember Wolfe to approve Resolution No. 57-2002, suspending the tobacco
license of the Shorewood Restaurant until December 31, 2002, and subsequently thereafter until
the $500 penalty is paid as required under Chapter 12 of the City Code. Seconded by
Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2002 PAGE 7
NEW BUSINESS:
11. SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, SP #02-08, BY VAN-O-LITE, TO ALLOW
EXTERIOR STORAGE OF NIATERIALS IN A G2, GENERAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 5945 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.
WARD 1).
Mr. Hickok, Community Development Director, stated that they received a letter from the
attorney representing Van-O-Lite asking if Council would consider putting this item on the
October 28, 2002, agenda, as he had a conflict and was unable to attend tonight's meeting.
' MOTION by Councilmember Billings to table this item until October 28, 2002. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to receive the letter for continuance. Seconded by
Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE MUNICIPAL GARAGE
EXPANSION PROJECT NO. 343.
Mr. Haukaas, Public Works Director, stated for the last year, they have put together a project for
the expansion of the offices and personnel facilities at the public works garage. He said they
opened it up for bids on October 8, 2002, and received 17 bids. The bids were within 15 percent
of each other. There are potentially two bidders depending on whether we approve an award
based on the base bid or on the base bid plus alternates. There were five alternates. They
included: 1) code required sprinkler system, 2) City log and entrance signage, 3) a window into
the mechanics bay from the upper office, 4) roof screening of inechanical units, and 5) exterior
painting of the vehicle storage building.
Mr. Haukaas stated that during the last few days, there was concern that wage provisions were
not included in the bid documents. That was, however, covered and there is language in the
specifications stating that they must abide by all cities' policies which includes minimum wages.
He stated that is pretty common with all cities and counties at this point. He said they did
contact the potential low bidders and have received signed statements stating they will abide by
all prevailing wage rules.
Mr. Haukaas stated that staff s recommendation is to award the contract with all alternates
because each one has merit.
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Councilmember Barnette asked vir. Haukaas if he could answer the question on comparable
wages for the general public.
Mr. Haukaas explained that prevailing wage rules are essentially a set of wage rates based on a
greater range of wages which evens the board with using union contractors and non-union
contractors. Cities, counties and MnDOT have adopted these standards.
Councilmember Bolkcom pointed out that "winter con�itions" are mentioned. She inquired
whether it would cost less if we waited until spring.
�1r. Haukaas stated that they did not believe so as there is an annual increase in labor rates. He
said that right now there are a lot of coniractors looking for work, and by the large number of '
bids received, it tells us this is probably the best time to proceed.
Councilmember Bolkcom inquired as to the change in seasons for doing the work and comparing
the cost.
Mr. Haukaas replied that there are not a lot of employees right now as compared to next summer.
Right now there are just the full-time employees and in the summer they will be working around
an additiona130 to 40 seasonal employees.
Dr. Burns, City Manager, asked what the successful bidder's amount was.
Mr. Haukaas replied they are recomm�nding the approval of the award with ali alternates to CM
Construction in the amount of $730,�00.
Councilmember Wolfe replied his calculation of the bid came to a total af $736,950
Councilmember Bolkcom asked what the budgeted amount was.
Dr. Burns, City Manager, replied $600,000.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked where the rest of the money was eoming from.
Dr. Burns replied the fund balance was �oing to be from the construction fund.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if there was enough money.
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Dr. Burns responded that there was.
Mayor Lund asked if Mr. Haukaas would accept the recommended bid of CM Construction with
one or more of the alternates removed.
Mr. Haukaas replied that removing an alternate may change who ends up having the low bid.
The other firm involved is Spectra F3uilding.
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Mayor Lund replied that the only question he had is why we are picking alternates.
Mr. Haukaas replied that may change who ends up with the award. If we take Spectra Building
with all alternates, the amount is at $731,950. There is only a$1,450 difference if you do it w-ith
all alternates. The roof screening is on a number of buildings.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if anyone else has been asked to use the screening.
Mayor Lund asked if the roof screening was to protect from the sun and elements.
N1r. Haukaas answered it is visual screening. He said when they were first putting the project
together they looked at it as being more than just a personnel issue but also looked at the entire
facility for storage of vehicles and maintenance of vehicles.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if this project was also being done because of OSHA
requirements.
Mr. Haukaas answered those were some of the issues that were involved.
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to award the construction contract for the Municipal
Garage Expansion Project No. 343, with all alternates, to CM Construction in the amount of
$730,500. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNAivIMOUSLY.
13. RESOLUTION APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, CPA
#02-01, TO CHANGE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM PUBLIC/SEMI-
PUBLIC TO MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL IN THE CITY'S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 6160 FIFTH STREET
N.E. (WARD 1).
14. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF FRIDLEY, NIINNESOTA, BY MAKING A CHANGE IN ZOl�TING
DISTRICTS (REZONING REQUEST, ZOA #02-01, BY BRANDES PLACE LTD
PARTNERSHIP) (WARD 1).
15. APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUEST, PS #02-03, BY BRANDES PLACE
LTD. PARTNERSHIP, TO REPLAT PROPERTY INTO TWO LOTS,
GENERALLY LOCATED AT 6160 FIFTH STREET N E(WARD 1)
Mr. Hickok, Community Development Director, stated that Brandes Place Limited Partnership is
recommending three separate land use actions in order to construct a 16-unit townhouse style
multi-family development at 6120 Fifth Street NE. The actions being requested are a plat,
comprehensive plan amendment, and a rezoning.
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Attorney Knaak, City Attorney, spoke of two issues in particular that he had. He stated at the
last meeting a majority vote was necessary. This has raised questions because the City's
ordinance, which is was based on the previous state statute that has been since amended, states
that a two-thirds or four-fifth's vote is required. In these instances, state statute will prevail. He
refened to the Attorney Generals Opinion (provided to Council) that addresses this eYact same
point with another charter city to whom the question was directly asked.
Mr. Knaak said that the second issue he wanted to address was the presence in this case of
potential application of the Religious Land Use and Institutional Persons Act (RLUIPA). In this
case, there are two provisions of that Act which have to do with the fact that it is unlawful for the
City to impose a substantial burden upon the religious exercise of a person putting in a religious
assembly or institution. Regarding the question of whether or not the applicant's case is a
religious institution for purposes of the Act and whether this particular activity is a religious
exercise for the purposes of the Act, Mr. Knaak stated that no direct case law directly on point in
this instance. But it is no different here, since both of these are being served and present in this
case and we are dealing with a non-profit church-affiliated organization in addition to the fact
that he cannot definitively say that the provision of affordable housing is not a religious exercise.
Mr. Hickok stated the plat is being requested to create a new parcel for the construction of 16
townhome style multi-family units on the parcel. The Comprehensive Plan amendment is to
change the City's Future Land Use Map, designating the future land use as a newly created parcei
as multi-family housing. Finally, the rezoning of the new parcel to R-3 multi-family residential
will allow the construction of the townhomes. Brandes Place is on St. Williams' property in the
northeast corner of the campus. Brandes Place is seeking plat to divide the cunent St. Williams
property into separate parcels. The plat will create the lot descriptions necessary for transferring
the property from St. Williams to Brandes Place Limited Partnership. The creation of the second
parcel will allow the lot axea needed to construct the proposed townhome units.
Mr. Hickok stated that the proposed lot for Brandes Place is 1.17 acres and proposed Lot 2, the
remaining campus is 5.8 acres. The proposed plat will not create any non-conformities for the
existing church on St. Williams' campus. Mr. Hickok stated that staff recommended approval of
the plat with the following stipulations:
1. Petitioner to dedicate street ROW as indicated on Preliminary Plat drawing.
2. Petitioner to obtain all necessary permits prior to construction.
3. Petitioner shall identify ponding area and provide easements for stormwater run-off
and management.
4. Storm pond maintenance agreement must be filed prior to issuance of building
permits.
5. Petitioner shall obtain any required NPDES Permit and NURP ponding for entire site.
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6. City Enaineering staff to review and approve gradina and drainage plan prior to
issuance of building permits.
7. Code required refuse and recycling enclosures must be installed.
8. Landscape plan to be reviewed and approved by City staff prior to issuance of
building permit.
9. Petitioner to pay any required Park dedication fees.
10. Provide proof that any existing wells or individual se�vage treatment systexns located
on the site are property capped or removed.
11. Property owner of record at time of building permit application, to pay required park
fees prior to issuance of building permits.
12. Property owner of record at time of building permit application, to pay all water and
sewer connection fees prior to issuance of a building permit.
Mr. Hickok, Community Development Director, reported that Brandes Place is seeking to amend
the future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan designating the new Brandes Place parcel,
Lot 1, to a multi-family residential property. He said that prior to the Brandes Place parcel being
rezoned, future land use designation on the site must be changed to Multi-Family Residential in
order for the rezoning to be in conformance.
Mr. Hickok said that the Comprehensive Plan is the vision for the City's future. Sc�me of the
public designations placed under all conditional type uses within the City include churches,
schools, hospitals and city buildings. The design and location of the developmen� will help
provide for a positive community image and will provide for the development of affordable
housing for all age groups. Due to the fact the proposed project helps us further a number of
goals in the Comprehensive Plan, staff recommended approval of the request with the twelve
stipulations.
Mr. Hickok said that there is also a rezoning request. Brandes Place Limited Partn.ership and
Church of St. Williams are seeking to rezone both of the pazcels to R-3 Residential. St.
Williams' campus and the proposed Brandes Place project are currently a mix of R-2 (Two
Family) and C-3 (General Shopping Center) zoning districts. This designation is necessary for
the Brandes Place development and is not an uncommon zoning designation for church property
in Fridley.
Mr. Hickok stated the City authority can rezone property from one designation to another so long
as the zoning conforms with the Comprehensive Plan. The granting of this request would not
result in "spot zoning." The granting of this request would be an expansion of the e:�isting R-3
zoning just to the north of the property (the Norwood Square property). There is very little
developable land in Fridley. Undeveloped multi-family sites are non-existent. This site is unique
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in that it borders eYisting R-3 property and the eYpansion of this zoned district presents an
opportunity to expand housing options in Fridley. He said that staff recommended approval of
this as well with 12 stipulations as outlined above.
Mr. Hickok stated there were nine hours of public hearings between the Planning Commissi�n
and the City Council. There was much testimony received and we have sought to answer the
questions that came up through that process. He said that there was one comment about having
enough affordable housing. He replied that the Comprehensive Plan addresses housing diversity
and affordability. Specifically, this comes directly from the Comprehensive Plan. In high
demand are affordable units with three or more bedrooms. Recent figures obtained through the
Anoka County Housing Coordinator for the Metro HRA indicate that there were 125 Anoka
county families for rental assistance since September 1999. Of the families waiting for three-
bedroom units, 19 or 60 percent were for Fridiey units.
Mr. Hickok stated that answering the inquiry about crime, the Police Department has prepared
two different analyses of existing apartment complexes in Fridley. He said there are 141 units in
the market rate development and the subsidized development has with 196 units. For robberies
the market rate had 0, and the subsidized had 1. For warrant arrests, the market rate had 4 and
the subsidized had 3. For family assistance, the market rate had 17 and the subsidized 24.
"Miscellaneous" calls included medical, first responder-type calis. He wanted to point out that
the subsidized development is one-third senior. For Disorderly Conduct, the market rate had 6
and the subsidized 18. For damage to property, market rate had 17 and subsidized had 1. For
thefts, market rate had 13 and subsidized 4. This example gives us a sense that crime exists and
it is not all at individual, subsidized or market rate units. It is important to know there are other
factors that influence some of the calls.
He stated that the second comparison made by the Police Department was a comparison of
identical buildings with different management. The buildings are exactly the same design, are
built side-by-side but have different owners and different management. There is a significant
difference in the number of crimes. The time period was from the first nine and one-half months
of 2002. Assaults, 4-1; Burglary 1-1, Disturbing the Peace, 18-1, Criminal Sexual Conduct, 2-0;
Theft, 5-2; Other Crimes, 11-1 (Total 41-6). Mr. Hickok thinks this really indicated that an
important factor is management. With respect to Project Based Section 8 development, the last
ten years of information are looked at, including information from previous states people have
lived in, previous credit information, previous crime information, and previous towns lived in.
Mr. Hickok stated it is an important thing to understand that management can make a difference
in crime statistics.
Mr. Hickok said that answering an inquiry that Fifth Street cannot handle additional traffic, the
street is a Minnesota State Aid (MSA) roadway. It was designed to collector standards. He
presented a visual chart of the Fifth Street traffic count history, for the Years 2001, 1997, 1995,
1991, 1985 and the average trips for two different segments, "Mississippi to 63�d" and "63�d t0
6151." He pointed out that the road was designed to collector standards allowing well over 4,000
trips. He said there and there are 2,600 to 4,600 in the segment of Mississippi to 63`d but there is
also the use by the Target employees. From 63`d to 615` the numbers drop incredibly from 1985
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through the year 2001 and have stayed there pretty much consistently; there was a difference of
1,550 to 1,450 cars on an average daily basis. We are looking at about 1,300 on that roadway
segment in 2001. Remember that each one of these units have the expectation of generating 7
trips (for 12 units) for the development each day.
Mr. Hickok proceeded to comment on the impact to schools. He said it was mentianed that the
schools are "swollen and that they can't afford these students." Mr. Hickok stated they have
asked the School District to respond to them and they have not taken any stance on this matter..
_ However, they have indicated the following: If 25 new students are added, an additional revenue
of $156,000 would be received by the school. An additional teacher may be required at the cost
of approximately $65,000, leaving $91,000 for additional school district funds based on 25 new
" students.
Mr. Hickok stated that with respect to the comment about the area having too much multi-family
housing density, he provided an analysis of .the City in half-mile segments which showed very
specific GIS data of the land use in each segment. He said that in each one of the areas, they use
mathematical and scientific information to determine the information. He stated that by looking
at the areas, 2 percent of the land is dedicated to R-2, 12 percent is dedicated tc► R-3 and 7
percent of the overall land area is dedicated to R-2 or R-3 residential. He said�it is :important to
understand that density is relative to location and as you lay out a land use plan, there are areas
that are truly higher density than some neighborhoods. But one of the factors that makes higher
density work and is the higher capacity roadways that allow people to leave the development, not
travel through a single-family neighborhood. Mr. Hickok pointed out that by looking at the map,
we can see that there is higher density and more concentrated land use of commerciz�l land along
those roadways because it allows for people to get in and out of those developments without
traversing where larger single-family developments are.
Mr. Hickok said that in answer to the comment that this development will flood Moon Plaza, the
designers of Brandes Place will be required to deal with storm water runoff, retention and a
treatment pond. It will be physically impossible for the development at Brandes Place to flood
Moon Plaza due to the elevation differences. The main problem with the Moon Plaza property is
its lack of storm water controls for its own runoff. This property is neazly all building or asphalt
parking lots with no ponding or other storm water retention/treatment opportunity which does
create its own problem.
Mr. Hickok stated that staff recommended approval of the rezoning request with the outlined
stipulations.
� Councilmember Wolfe asked about the crime study and if there were any comparisons done
including residential single family.
Mr. Hickok replied it was requested that it be done using multi-family.
Councilmember Billings recalled the cooperative agreement between St. Williams and Catholic
Charities. He said that Brandes Place Limited Partnership, however, comes into this as an entity.
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He said it was his understanding that the federal holder of the property would be Wells Fargo
Bank and they would then lease the property to Catholic Charities. He asked if the loan could be
sold, what type of lease it was, and who the titleholder would be.
Attorney Knaak replied that the question is in the context of RLUIPA since that is the issue and
that changes somewhat the burden ultimately that the City agree with any of these applications.
Specifically, if this passes into the ownership of a third party that is more obviously a religious
institution, does that somehow mean that RLUIPA in those terms still applies. He stated he
believed the answer to the question is, no, it does not mean that. For example, school districts _
routinely will lease space to religious organizations and communities for the purpose of
conducting religious services. No one azgues that as a result of that, those are no longer religious
services or activities and that the school district owns the church. The issue as far as RLUIPA is '
concerned is the nature of the activity itself, not necessarily who owns the property. It is his
understanding we are concerned right now with the present application. Any arrangements and '
assurances that can provided by Catholic Charities are unknown. For purposes of RLUIPA the
fact that it is owned by a non-religious institution really is inelevant; it is what is going on there,
that it is a religious exercise, and whether it involves the participation of a religious institution.
Dr. Burns asked about the connection with RLUIPA.
Attorney Knaak replied if Catholic Charities or some other organization were to provide free
housing as part of a ministry, would that or would that not be is the speculative argument. An
argument can certainly be made that this is part of their ministry.
Mr. Hickok stated he does have somewhat of an understanding from discussions with the
petitioner about the relationship with St. Williams Church and Catholic Charities, the
Community Housing Development Corporation, and the bank. There is a complex financial
arrangement that depends on a 30-year relationship. The land is being given from St. Williams to
the new landowners with the specific stipulations that the land does not change ownership and
that agreement is drawn very tight. The bank and the federal funds depend on this also staying at
the current use. So, the funding pacl�age only works if there is a commitment to keep moving in
the direction that they are to provide affordable housing. On top on that understanding is that the
development corporation would not want to get the funds and turn around and contradict the
arrangements that were made. He stated that he has had their assurances that there is no
intention to turn it into another use or turn it over to another landowner.
Councilmember Barnette asked if they could sell the property.
Mr. Hickok explained that the arrangement is very much like many other religious institutions �
across the country, that do not have their own method of financing a church so that they go to the
bank to do that. There are many, many churches that are funded through banks and institutions.
It does not in any way make them a church. It also puts them on the line as the debtor to the
bank as it gives them a commitment to repay the mortgage on that property.
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Ms. Janet Pope, Asset/Developer Manager for the Community Housing Uevelopment
Corporation, approached to provide an answer to the question. She stated that Br.andes Place
Limited Partnership would be the title owner, Wells Fargo would be a limited partner and would
have very limited duties such as to invest funds based on the use that Brandes Place will be put
to, and that is affordable housing. Wells Fargo would pay penalties if the housing is used for
anything different than affordable housing or it is sold to anyone else who uses it for anything
else other than this specific use. The Community Housing Development Corporation will be the
managing general partner. The company has done this for 11 years and has never sald any of its
property. They will have a lease agreement with Catholic Charities whereby they wi11 essential�y
operate, manage, and provide the services to residents of the property.
Councilmember Barnette asked how the Community Housing Development Corporation would
still hold the title.
Ms. Pope replied that the Community Housing Development Corporation and `vVells Fazgo
formed a third entity called the Brandes Place Limited Partnership which will actually own the
property. This is all according to federal law.
Councilmember Barnette asked if the request for rezoning portion of this should fail, does the
whole procedure at this point stop or would there be a second reading two weeks from now.
Mr. Hickok replied that if the motion to approve this project fails, there is a process by
parliamentary procedure to create an opportunity to amend the motion.
Councilmember Barnette asked if the land would change hands at that stage.
Mr. Hickok responded that it is all tied together. If one fails, they all fail
Councilmember Billings asked if someone could review the policies for screening tenants for the
proposed site.
Mr. Hickok replied that the screening procedures are for project-based Section 8 housing and are
contained in the packet. Section 8 tenant screening has a stricter process than many mazket-
based developments. The City has no control over the private landlord screening or not screening
their prospective residents. On the other hand, project-based goes through a tenant screening for
all prospective tenants, including rental, credit and criminal history. The last ten states the
prospective tenant has lived in are checked and 7 years of poor rental, criminal and credit history
are held against the prospective tenant.
Councilmember Billings asked would do the screening for the project.
Mr. Hickok responded that is part of the management project and is tied into the funding and
management arrangement. In this case it would Catholic Charities.
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Councilmember Billinas asked if they could explain the process of what they would do and how
it would work. �
Ms. Tracy Berglund, �ssistant Administrator for Catholic Charities, stated that they do the
regular screening that 1�1r. Hickok talked about and also have a panel selection.
Councilmember Billings asked her to explain a little more about the panel selection.
Ms. Berglund replied that generally the panel is made up of senior management, property _
management staff, staff from Catholic Charities and also staff from the local community.
Councilmember Barnette stated he was asked whether the buildin�s are accessible under the "
Americans With Disabilities Act. He asked for an explanation of what measures have been made
and why they have to be made.
Mr. Hickok replied that two units that are required to be accessible in a 15-unit develapment
such as this. One is a physical accessibility unit which addresses physical challenges and the
other is for hearing or sight challenges. On the model there are two buildings side-by-side which
were identical. Those presumably would be the two northernmost buildings. The southern
buildings, particularly the building closest to the existing administration building on the church
campus has one unit that is a one-level unit, so the building would be designed in a way to allow
a one-level unit in a group of four to exist. That is the unit for the physically challenged.
Councilmember Wolfe asked if the Section 8 screening could be mare restric±ive for Brandes
Place.
Mr. Hickok replied that the project-based screening process is the one described and, in this case,
is the one Catholic Charities would be responsible for. It would necessitate going back and
looking at the applicant's history, checking back ten states, checking the crime record and
checking the credit rating. That is a standard process. For a tenant lease situation, it is truly up to
the management of that complex. If they choose not to screen tenants, you may have a system
where a tenant has not been well screened and have problems because of that.
Councilmember Bolkcom said the Ciiy does have a rental ordinance and they will have to have a
permit to rent these properties. There is a conduct of code in the ordinance. There are provisions
in the rental ordinance about behavior of tenants. She said she knew they worked and she also
thought it was an opportunity for a landlord to get rid of a so-called problem tenant.
Mr. Hickok replied that that was true. He said that this is way the process is identical. Whether
it is a unit that has a subsidy or whether it is a market rate unit, there is truly an eviction process
that will eliminate the bad tenants. There is inspection of the units. We also have a code of
conduct in that ordinance that really keeps the management on their toes. If they get to a point
where they have a series of repeat offenses of a certain type, their license can be recalled.
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Ms. Janet Kreutter, 5916 Second Street, stated she grew up in Coon Rapids and was a number.
She moved to Fridley where the schools are a small size. According to Minnesota state law,
there should only be 19 students in an elementary classroom. The first grade has four sections,
four teachers, and 24 kids per section. Second grade has three sections, three teachers, and 24
kids per section. Third grade has four sections, four teachers, and 26 kids on the average. Fourth
grade has three sections, three kids, and 30 kids for an average. The seventh grade is full. She
said she wished that a senior development would be built. She said she believed that the estimate
of adding 47 kids would be too many for the schools.
Mayor Lund stated that with respect to her request that a senior center be built, the Council
cannot vote for senior housing as that is not the request before them. He said that asking for
senior housing would still result in a rezoning request.
Ms. Kreutter said she is talking about the schools. She graduated with over 900 kids and her
daughter graduated with 198. She said she believed that we're going to lose it.
Mayor Lund replied that the rezoning issue is currently being discussed. The property is now R-2
and the petitioner is asking for it to change to R-3. He said that what Ms. Kreutter is asking for
would also require an R-3 rezoning.
Mr. Dick Snyder, 5901 Second Street N.E., said he had lived in Fridley for 39 years and brought
up two kids. He feels there is a lot of affordable housing. His big concern is safety and the water
runoff situation.
Mr. Hickok replied that the Brandes Place project will be required to hold its own water. The
law requires that pre-imposed development water runoff needs to meet certain standards. The
project will not move forward with permits until a satisfactory solution for ponding has been
created. As for ponds in developments, it is not an unusual thing. As a matter of fact it is state
law that ponding occur on sites for all developments to exist. We do not fence in ponds for the
protection of children. That is not a typical standard; they are created typically in the amenities
of the development.
Mayor Lund replied that when the Community Center was expanded, there was no ponding
originally there. When the City made a joint deal with the school district and added onto the
community center, a ponding area was created to take into consideration additional runofF of the
increased parking lot and increased impervious surfaces.
Councilmember Wolfe commented that we cannot separate seniors and other ages. That is
something the City cannot do. He knows a lot of people want a senior center, but the City is
unable to discriminate based on age.
Mr. Ed Sworsky, 491 - 61 S` Avenue N.E., stated that when he went to school he was taught that
he lived in a democracy and they elected representatives who did your will and the majority
would rule. It seems to him that somewhere down the line the majority does not rule. He thinks
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that we need to remember that Council is elected and they are representing the residents. We
have listened to more people who want it than people who don't want it.
Ms. Jody Gambel, 6020 Si�cth Street N.E., asked if they used the same screening for the people
that live in other Catholic Charities buildings.
Councilmember Billings asked for clarification of the question, asking if she wanted to know if
they use the same type of screening far the same types of facilities. They have several types of
facilities throughout the metropolitan Twin Cities area.
Ms. Gambel confirmed she was asking about similar facilities and if they use the same screening.
She also commented that on the traffic issue and that the road can handle the traffic. The
question is if the people, not the road, can handle all the traffic. She stated that we're talking
about a huge complex and she is a little frustrated that they keep answering the question about
the road, and that they're talking about the road, not the "people." She stated if you're talking
about Village Green, they have a lot problems and you can call them up and ask them yourself.
She said the ordinances do not always work and Village Green management can tell them that.
She said she thought this project was too overwhelming for their neighborhood.
Ms. Pope replied they do have tenant screening for similar type of buildings. They do have a
very broad range of facilities to give shelter. They have very strict screening for this type of
facility.
Councilmember Bolkcom inquired if traffic counts are done on roadways for any type of
rezoning. She asked if they looked at the number of the cars that might go up and down any of
the streets, whether residential or feeder streets, and the increase in numbers. She asked whether
we are doing anything different when evaluating the traffic counts in this area compared to any
other project.
Ms. Hickok replied, no. This is a uniform development standard that is used. He said that
everyone has their own perception of what development will do and what traffic will do, but the
numbers are what are utilized.
Mr. Marv Peters, 6220 Sixth Street N.E., asked if the Council received a packet sent out by his
son. Mayor Lund confirmed that they had. He stated there are questions and facts in the packet.
He stated he is a landlord. He said when Catholic Charities stated that they would be screening
tenants, that does not always work. He said it is difficult to You do not get factual information.
When you call another landlord and ask for references, if it's a bad tenant, they will say, yeah,
he's a pretty good one. He stated he could talk for hours about the difficulties he has had with
different tenants. He had two private investigators do his screening and it does not always work.
You only get certain information. He has also had trouble with gang members, and not knowing
they were gang members hecause he could not get that information. Keep that in mind.
Ms. Katy Vechell, 6201 Fifth Street N.E., approached and commented on the traffic. She stated
she conducted her own study on Monday, September 30, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. She said
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that within 30 minutes, 71 vehicles went by her house, and within one hour, 101 vehicles. She
stated that a total of 322 vehicles in three hours passed by her house, not counting 6 police
officers that went by, 2 community officers, 2 school buses, three large vehicles such as UPS and
Metro Mobility, three motorcycles, 14 people on bicycles, and 14 people walking. She stated
that was an average of one vehicle per second. She stated that sometimes she cannot even get out
of her driveway. She replied that there is a retirement home on her block and the residents walk
up and down the street with their walkers.
Mayor Lund asked Mr. Hickok if the traffic counts are required every four yeazs.
Mr. Haukaas replied that traffic counts are required by MnDOT for state aid streets. He said that
right now they are on a four-year cycle. A lot of the fully developed communities elect to go to a
four-year cycle because traffic counts haven't changed much: He replied that Ms.
Vechell probably had very valid counts. A majority of the traffic occurs during the day. He said
they could put out a traffic counter strip and get another number. However; he feels safe
guessing it would be within the range they are talking about, 1400 cars a day.
Dr. Burns commented it should be pointed out that the last one done was in 2001.
Councilmember Wolfe inquired if the studies are done like MnDOT where they count cars per
hours.
Mr. Haukaas replied they use a rubber hose that goes across to a mechanical counter.
Mayor Lund asked how long they leave the hose to traffic count in a specific area.
Ms. Haukaas stated they will do it for a 48-hour period.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if it was only during the week.
Mr. Haukaa.s replied that is conect.
Mayor Lund commented regarding the traffic count charge that from 63'd to 61 S`, it is actually
down and the average appears to be azound 1,400. He said that it also states that Fifth Street is a
Minnesota State Aid Roadway and it is designed as a collector and as a collector it is not unusual
to find 4,000 or more vehicles on the roadway.
Mr. Pete Eisenzimmer, 6535 Oakley Drive, stated he would like to know if Council would like
the Section 8 area across from them. He thinks that putting in senior housing would be better.
Mayor Lund commented to Mr. Eisenzimmer that he is bringing up the same issue that was
brought up earlier.
Mr. Eisenzimmer replied the people in that area do not want that project it in there. He said
Council should go back to the property owner and see if a senior center could be built there..
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2002 PAGE 20
Mayor Lund commented that if they were to ask for a senior citizen building, it would require the
same type of zoning that is being requested.
Ms. Jean Hegberg, 5881 Second Street N.E., stated that 80 percent have said that they do not
want it. She said she has decided to run for City CounciL
Ms. Sue Watlov Phillips, 13» Hillcrest Drive, asked if anyone has asked the organization how
the rent was going to be utilized? She also asked if this property is going to be treated any
differently than other similarly zoned property.
Mr. Hickok replied that it would not.
Mayor Lund replied they are giving them due process.
Councilmember Billings stated he believes it depends on what questions remain. He asked if
City staff asked different questions than they have for a similar project. He asked if the criteria
was the same as it would be for another project. He said the answer is yes. The City is not just
city staff or the City Council. The city is the people that live in the city. There are a number of
people who are asking a number of questions. He said that the City Council is trying to respond
to those questions and give Catholic Charities and St. Williams Church an opportunity to
respond to the questions of the neighborhood. So in the broader sense, is the petitioner being
asked to respond to questions that they might have otherwise been asked to respond to?
Probably so, based on the emotional feelings of the neighborhood, but he does not think, in terms
of the legislative process that the City Council and city staff are going through, that they are
asking different questions than they would normally ask the petitioner.
Mr. Roger Avery, 6010 Glenco Street N.E., states he would like to be sent a copy of the density
drawing.
Father Joseph Whalen, Pastor of the Church of St. William, stated that when they went through
the process in the winter and early spring of 2000, several open meetings were held not only for
parishioners of the parish but for neighbors as well, to discuss the donation of land. In the course
of those hearings, several questions arose about whether the land should be sold or used
differently. He said he thought the discussions were extensive, comprehensive, and met all of the
questions that were raised. During the process, it was determined that the land should be donated
to Catholic Charities.
Mr. Don Mahr, 6181 Fifth Street N.E., stated he lives right across the project and with respect to
what the priest just said, nobody informed him about it. He also believed it was all cut and dry
before the meeting.
Mr. Rusty Quinn, 6271 Sixth Street N.E., stated he has lived in Fridley for well over 40 years
and attends St. Michael's parish. He states the parishioners were not advised of this and were not
asked. He stated to his knowledge, 85 percent of the parishioners are against it.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2002 PAGE 21
Mayor Lund reminded Mr. Quinn that is a question for the church.
Councilmember Wolfe stated they have no say with how the church operates.
N1s. Joanne Zmuda, 60� 1 Fourth Street N.E., commented on the safety of the holding pond. She
read an excerpt from RLUIPa stating that no government shall impose an incident of land use
regulation in a manner that imposes a financial burden on religious exercise of a person. To date
12 land cases have been decided under RLUIPA and not one case pertaining to land being used
for any other purpose other than religious worship or schools. For example, RLUIPA applies by
allowing an establishment of a place of worship such as allowing worship services in homes or
malls not zoned for such purpose. She states that is a big difference than what is being discussed
- presently.
Mr. Haukaas, Public Works Director, replied that he did not know of any holding pond in the
City that has fences around it. That may be a decision of the property owner. The majority of
the ponds are considered dry ponds -- they only hold water immediately after it storms. There is
no requirement for fencing.
Mr. Avery asked is this a profit or non-profit corporation?
Ms. Pope approached and stated that ownership entity will be a for profit corporation, Brandes
Place Limited Partnership who will have to carry a non-profit corporation to manage the property
and provide services to the residents. Community Housing Development Corporation is the
general partners of the limited partnership that aze one partnership -- that entity is non-profit.
Mr. Avery asked if it was a for profit organization?
Ms. Pope replied that it was a for profit organization that owns the land.
Mr. Joe Weber, 6021 Sixth Street N.E., approached and commented on the city map and noticed
some of the statistics. He said if you were to draw the map a little differently and start with Fifth
Street to the corner of Fridley, there is no question that this is where all the multi-units are. He
commented on the Village Green statistics and the definition of the road.
Mr. Hickok stated that if someone wants a copy of the map, they are welcome to it. The City is
_ broken up already into one-mile sections and for purposes here they were broken down into one-
half sections. He pointed out that the roadways are there and this area is next to a major
. transportation route and certainly would fit the land use tenants.
Mayor Lund stated there was another comment about the street being designated as a collector
street, that it is more of a thoroughfare since Sixth Street does not go all the way to Mississippi..
Mr. Kirkham approached and stated he had a few things he wanted to address. One was about
the splitting up of the segments showing the traffic on the roadway. He stated to Mr. Hickok he
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL i�IEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2002 PAGE 22
knew he had put in a lot of work into the presentation and asked him who was paying him,
Catholic Charities or the City of Fridley.
Councilmember Billings replied that Mr. Hickok had provided the answers to the questions that
the neighborhood and City Council asked. He said he thought he has done it in a fair and
objective manner. He said he thought Mr. Kirkham's comment was totally, completely
inappropriate and out of place and requested that Mr. Kirkham apologize to him.
Mr. Kirkham apologized to Mr. Hickok. Mr. Kirkham stated he had a question about the
easement and right-of-way for the area of the map indicated by the purple. At the last council
meeting someone asked what the difference was.
Mr. Hickok replied that it is most typical in a plat to have the street surrounding the plat
dedicated as right-of-way. It dozs not at all change the way we serve the property in terms of
street cleaning and maintenance.
Mr. Kirkham commented how the property in question was properly zoned R-2. He said he
thought the correct comparison would be to compaze R-3 multiple housing statistics to R-1 and
R-2.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated there is a lot of talk about whether there is more crime at places
that have Section 8 than at those places that do not accept Section 8. She stated she did believe
that Mr. Hickok did answer the question. What they did try to do was compare an area that does
have Section 8 and one that does not. She commented that there are some single-family homes
that are rental properties that we have issues with.
Ms. Mary Vasecki, 6909 Hickory Drive N.E., asked how many possible uses there could be
without any variation from building codes. She said that according to RLUIPA you do not have
to vote for it if it causes hardship to the community. She stated she would contest that putting
many units on that property would cause hardship to the community because of the schools. She
said that it is a proven statistic that lower-income students require more resources in the school
district. She stated she believed affordable housing is good but added if you go through the
newspaper you will see that Fridley has more affordable housing than any of the other
communities around. She stated that she has her own rental property.
Mr. Ed Sworsky, 491 - 615` Avenue N.E., approached and stated he wanted to say that the roads _
in Fridley are beautiful. He commented that after the State pays for a portion of the paved roads,
so do the residents. .
Mr. Eisenzimmer commented about the holding ponds containing a lot of mosquitoes and that
the more ponds, the more breeding there is, which in turn, brings in more medical problems.
Mayor Lund pointed out the Attorney General's opinion that adopting an amendment of a certain
zoning amendments would require a majority of voting members. In other words, a 3-2 vote
would prevaiL
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2002 PAGE 23
Councilmember Wolfe stated the citizens' input does count. Council received a lot of petitions.
He said goes by what he has seen. It is very clear to him people are concerned about the drop in
property value. Also, health and welfare was a concern. He commented on the statement that we
need more housin�, and stated according to statistics the percentage of Fridley residents who
own or occupy homes is 66. Rental homes are occupied by 34 percent.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated that she thought this is a tough emotional issue. She stated that
a lot of people were unable to comment, no one came to her home with a petition, and there was
no citywide telephone surve�. She said she thinks they are placing judgment on people who are
not as fortunate as we are and we do not have all the facts. She said that people are making
assumptions that suddenly since there are 16 townhomes, they are going to be overrun with
traffic and crime. She said if the project does go through the Church and Catholic Charities
should be held responsible for their tenants. Just like we need to hold our other landlords
responsible. She said we need to judge based on the facts.
Councilmember Wolfe commented he thought the concept is wonderful. He just believed that
the neighborhood is overwhelmed--mathematically, 16 1/2 to 1.
Counciimember Bolkcom asked him if legally, we can base this solely on the opposition from
the neighbors.
Councilmember Barnette commented that with respect to the issue of senior housing,
unfortunately they aze not dealing with it at this time. He said they have heazd about the politics
within the church and that is none of their business. He thinks this particular neighborhood has
its share of multiple housing. He was a councilmember back in the 70's and 80's and they had
some of these same kinds of issues come up at that time. They had a request from Anoka County
to provide four units for handicapped adults on 54`h and Fifth Street and they heard some of the
same azguments at that time and he voted in favor. Also in 1980, he was on the Council when
the Village Green request was made and he voted for that also. He was also the chairman of the
committee formed when the Medtronics Corporation built their site between Fridley and
Columbia Heights. They had an independent study done of the housing in Fridley and they
found at that time about 75 percent of all Fridley properties fell at or below the affordable
housing limit set by the Metropolitan Council. At that time he thought the figure was $144,000.
He asked himself, does Fridley have its share or more of its share of rental units and affordable
housing. In relationship to contiguous districts and communities around Fridley, he personally
thought the answer is yes. He asked if this rezoning request was a good fit for what he sees as
the future of Fridley. He felt he had to answer no. He thought the fact of the school district is a
mute point. He asked if this request had the support of the local neighbors, which is no. But, he
said, we do not know what the other 27,000 people in Fridley thought. Finally, as Mr. Sworsky
brought up, we live in a representative form of government. We cannot have a public hearing or
town meeting on every issue that comes up. That it why the Council is elected.
Mayor Lund commented he looked at what he thought was best for the City of Fridley. The
current zonina appears to be appropriately zoned as R-2. He said he would vote for it to remain
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2002 PAGE 24
that way. He stated that because of the negative comments he sometimes felt compelled to vote
the other way.
Councilmember Bolkcom commented that ��-e have a responsibility to have affordable rental
homes. She said that five years from now there won't be the impact that people think is going to
happen.
Councilmember Billings commented that there has been a tremendous amount of telephone calls,
etc., regarding this issue. He appreciated the willingness of the people to address the issue. He
said he has been telling everyone since day one that he makes his decisions based on fact, state
statutes, city ordinances, the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of
Minnesota, and City Charter. He has said all along that his decision was going to be based on the
facts, not on emotions. They as a City Council are specifically looking at whether they should
split the property into two parcels and specifically whether they are going to rezone the property.
He is not basing his decision on the specific use that the property owner is planning on using the
property for. He is basing his decision on whether or not R-3, whether used for senior, low-
income, or market rate housing, is an appropriate use of the property. He said that as far as he
was concerned RLUIPA has no impact on what he is about to vote on and may or may not apply
to this case. He said he is voting on what he sees are the facts and laws before him. There are a
number of other laws that impacted his decision. One is the state law that we cannot let the
Council in any issue cannot be arbitrary and capricious. They have already zoned a small portion
just north of this property R-3. Although there were not as many people that were opposed to
Norwood Square project than there are in this land use, they were hearing some of the same
arguments that it was going to be too much traffic, too dense, etc. The different this time is that
the arguments are based on a tremendous amount of fear. He said he is not very happy about that
and feels it is totally inappropriate. We had similar concerns back in the early eighties when
Community Action wanted to put in a facility on, he believes Fifth Street at the 5400 block.
Now some 15 years later, the people down the road think they are some of the greatest neighbors
they got and have more problems with neighbors that live in single-family homes. He has to
consider the responsibility he has to all the citizens of Fridley plus the financial responsibility he
has. There are any number of reasons a property owner who receives a decision of the City
Council that they don't like can seek litigation. The church is not threatening us with litigation,
but he always has to keep in mind that if the petitioner disagrees there is that possibility. He
believes in this case, if he were to vote against it and the petitioner would disagree, he thinks it
highly likely that it would end up in court. In the Community Actions case, the City Council
voted against the project. Community Actions did not like the decision of the City Council,
went to court. He said he encouraged those in the neighborhood to contact Catholic Charities
and the church and see if they would consider senior housing. He is going to be voting in favor
of all three items as the responsibility of a member of the City Council.
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to approve preliminary Plat Request, PS #02-03, by
Brandes Place Limited Partnership to replat property into two lots, generally located at 6160
Fifth Street N.E. with twelve stipulations. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2002 PAGE 25
UPON A VOICE VOTE, COUNCILMEMBER BILLINGS AIYD COUNCILMEMBER
BOLKCOM VOTING AYE, AND MAYOR LUND, COUNCILMEMBER BARNETTE,
AND COUNCILMEMBER WOLFE VOTING NAY, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION FAILED.
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to approve the resolution approving a Comprehensive
Plan Amendment, CPA #02-01, to Change Lane Use Designation from Public/Semi-Public to
Multi-Family Residential in the City's Comprehensive Plan, generally located at 6160 Fifth
Street N.E. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, COUNCILMEMBER BILLINGS AND COUNCILMEMBER
BOLKCOM VOTING AYE, AND MAYOR LUND, COUNCILMEMBER BARNETTE,
AND COUNCILMEMBER WOLFE VOTING NAY, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION FAILED.
MOTION by Councilmember Billings, to approve the first reading of an ordinance to amend the
City Code of the City of Fridley to make a change in zoning districts pursuant to Rezoning
Request, ZOA #02-01 by Brandes Place Limited Partnership with 12 stipulations.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, COUNCILMEMBER BILLINGS AND COUNCILMEMBER
BOLKCOM VOTING AYE, AND MAYOR LUND, COUNCILMEMBER BARNETTE,
AND COUNCILMEMBER WOLFE VOTING NAY, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION FAILED.
16. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS.
None.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember
Wolfe.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
OCTOBER 14, 2002, CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:36 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise M. Letendre Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor
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FRIDLEY
TO:
AGENDA ITEM
COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2002
WILLIAM W BURNS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RICHARD D. PRIBYL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
ALAN D. FOLIE, ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR
JUDY 1VI. NIELHAM, UTILITY BILLING CLERK
SUBJECT:
DATE:
CERTIFICATION OF DELINQUENT UTILITY SERVICES
October 23, 2002
Attached is a resolution for the purpose of certifying delinquent utility accounts to the County for
collection with the ta.�ces in the year 2003.
All property owners have been notified that the utility bills are being certified to the County and have
been given adequate opportunity to pay the bill. The penalty shown on this resolution is in addition
to the regular penalties that accrue on the utility bills. The number and dollar value of accounts
varies each year. We cannot be sure of the final count or dollar value until mid-November since
property owners have 30 days after the adoption of the resolution to pay without penalty.
RDP/me
Attachment
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING CERTAIN DELINQUENT UTILI7I"`:
SERVICES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION WI'�°I::;:
THE 2003 TAXES
WHEREAS, certain utility services for the City of Fridley aze delinquent in payment, and
WHEREAS, Chapter 402, Water and Sewer Administration, Chapter 113, Solid Waste Dis�ef�
Recycling Collection, Chapter 216, Storm Water Urainage Utility, and Section 1.02 oF �ta�, ...:.;,
Charter provides for the certifying of delinquent charges to the County Auditor for collection �, •.:
taxes, and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and diz�
certify the following chazges to the County Auditor for collection with the 2002 taxes d��
payable in the yeaz 2003, to wit:
All these noted in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY T"I� � -.
DAY OF OCTOBER, 2002.
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR
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2002 DELINQUENT UTILITY CERTIFICATION LIST - EXHIBIT A
CITY OF FRIDLEY
DELINQUENT UTILITY SERVICES - 2002
p�N ACCT # LOCATION # ADDRESS BALANCE PENALTY TOTAI
ACTIVE ACCOU'NTS:
26 30 24
26 30 24
14 30 24
14 30 24
26 30 24
26 30 24
23 30 24
26 30 24
26 30 24
23 30 24
23 30 24
23 30 24
23 30 24
23 30 24
23 30 24
23 30 24
23 30 24
23 30 24
23 30 24
11 30 24
23 30 24
14 30 24
14 30 24
14 30 24
14 30 24
23 30 24
23 30 24
23 30 24
23 30 24
23 30 24
14 30 24
23 30 24
23 30 24
14 30 2
23 30 2
23 30 2
23 30 2
13 30 2
13 30 2
15 30 2
15 30 2
15 30 2
15 30 2
15 30 2
15 30 2
13 30 2
14 30 2
15 30 2
13 30 2
15 30 2
15 30 2
13 30 2
13 30 2
14 30
14 30 2
32 0062
32 0049
23 0086
23 0046
32 0079
32 0033
23 0072
32 0099
32 0094
22 0009
34 0031
34 0020
31 0075
31 0055
31 0055
31 0055
31 0052
21 0130
21 0103
21 0019
21 0044
34 0071
34 0076
34 0082
34 0016
31 0103
24 0045
24 0059
21 0054
21 0088
34 0066
31 0092
13 0120
4 31 0016
4 43 0021
4 43 0020
4 42 0032
4 44 0049
4 44 0051
4 43 0032
4 43 0093
4 44 0010
4 44 0012
4 43 0020
4 43 0023
4 34 0011
4 31 0024
4 41 0091
4 42 0047
4 42 0099
4 13 0024
4 13 0109
4 14 0042
24 24 0061
4 13 0050
505
595
124905
103385
1T15
122905
127865
2T65
115705
89265
15175
102695
127915
97095
122115
9T665
15455
119335
89325
94535
17045
104105
89335
106185
94215
110665
17995
81805
18255
18335
126935
122205
19105
1036T5
108475
21265
93705
127955
97685
4875
4885
94115
5005
5205
5265
23055
118645
28865
23205
95235
5965
110145
23395
126975
24725
443880 4740
443970 4832
444560 6530
444620 6701
445080 4744
445200 4832
445510 5847
446110 4700
446210 4756
447150 6007
458410 5330
458520 5423
458590 5519
458600 5600
458620 5602
458630 5604
458680 5614
459160 5981
459230 6034
500650 7501
460260 6020
460390 6111
460450 6161
460510 6221
460570 6252
460890 5529
461180 5820
461310 5901
461440 5956
461520 6000
461730 6130
462190 5536
462270 5741
462980 6360
464340 545
464360 553
q64520 530
465700 1601
465720 1621
448180 131
448190 140
448280 11
448310 . 30
448510 146
448570 182
466140 1100
547430 459
q4g690 71
466280 1356
44g940 120
449270 81
467180 1376
466470 1601
467490 391
467800 548
3
2 ST
2 ST
2 ST
2 ST
2112 ST
21/2 ST
2112 ST
3 ST
3 ST
3 ST
4 ST
4 ST
4 ST
4 ST
4 ST
4 ST
4 ST
4 ST
4 ST
4 ST
5 ST
5 S7
5 ST
5 ST
5 ST
6 ST
6 ST
6 ST
6 ST
6 ST
6 ST
7 ST
7 ST
7 ST
54 AVE
54 AVE
57 AVE
61 AVE
61 AVE
62 WAY
62 WAY
62 112 WAY
621/2 WAY
63 WAY
63 WAY
63 AVE
63 AVE
63112 WAY
64 AVE
641I2 WAY
66 WAY
66 AVE
66112 AVE
67 AVE
67 AVE
100.54 S
225.57
1,263.27
125.75
532.67
125.91
83.71
174.83
114.T5
394.99
493.84
132.70
76.80
513.15
343.26
798.65
954.38
287.06
181.14
442.55
111.05
213.58
268.92
371.84
970.72
164.93
289.50
427.03
121.63
486.35
129.63
285.21
385.01
1,052.05
399.49
319.66
120.00
159.48
550.60
200.00
414.57
293.07
975.07
501.90
401.25
1T0.38
505.47
284.52
263.03
589.08
225.00
710.84
540.96
236.17
860.08
10.05 S
22.56
126.33
12.58
53.27
12.59
8.37
17.48
11.48
39.50
49.38
13.27
7.68
51.32
34.33
79.87
95.44
28.71
18.11
44.26
11.11
21.36
26.89
37.18
97.07
16.49
28.95
42.70
12.16
48.64
12.96
28.52
38.50
105.21
39.95
31.97
12.00
15.95
55.06
20.00
41.46
29.31
97.51
50.19
40.13
17.04
50.55
28.45
26.30
58.91
22.50
71.08
54.10
23.62
86.01
110.59
248.13
1,389.60
138.33
585.94
138.50
92.08
19T.31
126.T3
434.49
543.22
145.97
84.48
564.4T
377.59
878.52
1,049.82
315.T7
199.25
486.81
122.16
234.94
295.81
409.02
1,067.79
181.42
318.45
469.73
133.79
534.99
142.59
313.73
423.51
1,157.26
439.44
351.63
132.00
175.43
605.66
220.00
456.03
322.38
1,072.58
552.09
441.38
187.42
556.02
312.97
289.33
64T.99
247.50
781.92
595.06
259.79
946.09
14
14
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10
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12
12
14
12
12
12
12
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13
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13
13
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13
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13
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13
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23
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26
13
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
15
15
15
10
10
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3
15
3
3
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25
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PIN
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
13 0027
22 0013
43 0024
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14 0071
24 0074
13 0082
12 0104
41 0061
23 0016
23 0010
22 0024
22 0023
42 0007
14 0068
14 0027
14 0120
12 0051
32 0034
43 0018
11 0033
44 0134
11 0112
11 0133
23 0035
41 0037
44 0033
12 0077
43 0006
13 0047
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24 0041
24 0015
21 0003
43 0050
43 0005
32 0160
32 0213
23 0092
31 0056
41 0098
41 0101
41 0096
41 0114
44 0229
44 0233
44 0191
44 0192
44 0193
41 0071
42 0096
12 0015
11 0013
11 0011
43 0008
22 0083
42 0022
44 0071
24 0021
23 0198
11 0085
21 0019
33 0014
43 0015
ACCT # LOCATION # ADDRESS
24765 467840 565 67 AVE
108315 501050 226 69 AVE
59215 501910 158 71 WAY
121125 502010 115 71 112 WAY
59695 502380 895 73 AVE
109435 502690 360 74 AVE
86775 502970 1390 75 AVE
60865 503520 1409 76 AVE
96865 468630 6400 ABLE ST
106035 498350 7419 ABLE ST
121095 498530 7501 ABLE ST
123385 498550 7513 ABLE ST
119245 498600 7529 ABLE ST
56095 498830 125 ALDEN CIR
25945 469020 6683 ANOKA ST '
26155 469230 5821 ARTHUR ST
26505 469580 6655 ARTHUR ST
57175 499910 7689 BACON DR
36095 479060 6444 BAKER AV8
113575 469830 6250 BEN MORE DR
27255 470320 6021 BENJAMIN ST
25975 469050 1623 BRENNER PASS
93345 500500 7580 BRIGADOON PL
93435 500640 7675 BRIGADOON PL
36125 479090 6554 BROOKVIEW DR
101635 471400 16T0 CAMELOT LN
109655 470810 6201 CAROL DR
91525 471900 6075 CENTRAL AVE
28905 471960 6271 CENTRAL AVE
93285 472080 6525 CENTRAL AVE
119215 529230 7639 CENTRAL AVE
85085 472380 6580 CHANNEL RD
101785 472410 6609 CHANNEL RD
29595 472650 6801 CHANNEL RD
29825 472880 501 CHERI LN
29915 472970 536 CHERI CIR
61865 504490 640 CHERYL ST
105045 545940 167 CHRISTENSON CT
7055 450340 5017 CLEARVIEW ST
95875 474010 6367 DELLWOOD OR
31435 474430 5529 EAST BAVARIAN PASS
106685 474450 5531 EAST BAVARIAN PASS
117515 474470 5533 EAST BAVARIAN PASS
111105 474T10 5580 EAST BAVARIAN PASS
123205 473600 5437 EAST BRENNER PASS
110925 473610 5439 EAST BRENNER PASS
30715 473750 5471 EAST BRENNER PASS
119445 4T3780 5475 EAST BRENNER PASS
108695 473820 5479 EAST BRENNER PASS
14555 45T800 6305 EAST RIVER RD
99795 457860 6431 EAST RIVER RD
63355 505980 6827 EAST RIVER RD
63825 506450 7513 EAST RIVER RD
119115 506470 7525 EAST RIVER RD
96215 506650 7899 EAST RIVER RD
111635 506930 8340 EAST RIVER RD
127365 547890 6410 EAST RIVER RD
94045 506970 7751 ELM ST
65315 507910 8112 FAIRMONT CIR
65595 508780 615 FAIRMONT ST
105965 475160 1567 FERNDALE AVE
124655 475310 5261 FILLMORE ST
32355 4T5340 5300 FILLMORE ST
65885 508460 7843 FIRWOOD WAY
L,
BALANCE
775.03
180.91
577.36
132.26
395.18
236.02
320.40
401.54
236.79
346.98
117.33
407.70
306.96
239.21
837.13
411.30
357.44
219.41
395.53
150.22
348.31
181.13
241.81
164.67
175.04
426.11
99.25
167.21
100.58
490.96
371.59
315.40
401.59
231.57
130.30
218.75
115.02
96.81
131.25
160.90
279.28
164.78
331.04
102.41
114.91
202.94
559.58
243.95
276.34
354.46
361.53
303.75
513.95
420.58
7,980.23
330.11
30.73
1,799.71
680.17
265.40
185.98
259.38
36T.75
87.17
PENAIN
77.50
18.09
57.74
13.23
39.52
23.60
32.04
40.15
23.68
34.70
11.73
40.77
30.70
23.92
83.71
41.13
35.74
21.94
39.55
15.02
34.83
18.11
24.18
16.47
17.50
42.61
9.93
16.72
10.06
49.10
37.16
31.54
40.76
23.16
13.03
21.88
11.50
9.68
13.13
16.09
27.93
16A8
33.10
10.24
11.49
20.29
55.96
24.40
27.63
35.45
36.15
30.38
51.40
42.06
T98.02
33.01
3.07
179.97
68.02
26.54
18.60
25.94
36.78
8.72
TOTAL
852.53
199.00
635.10
145.49
434.70
259.62
352.44
441.69
260.47
381.68
129.06
448.47
337.66
263.13
920.84
452.43
393.18
241.35
435.08
165.24
383.14
199.24 '
265.99
181.14
192.54
468.72
109.18
183.93
110.64
540.06
408.75
346.94
441.75
254.73
143.33
240.63
126.52
106.49
144.38
176.99
307.21
181.26
364.14
112.65
126.40
223.23
615.54
268.35
303.97
389.91
397.68
334.13
565.35
462.64
8,778.25
363.92
33.80
1,979.68
748.19
291.94
204.58
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24
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24
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24
26
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
23
11
11
11
11
3
3
3
3
14
14
14
3
3
4
3
12
12
12
3
25
10
10
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3
13
24
24
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11
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PIN
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
30 24
14 0060
14 0049
14 0053
12 0025
14 0018
23 0104
23 0075
23 0170
23 0203
24 0083
24 0065
12 0056
32 0061
31 0043
13 0057
12 0022
12 0040
12 0036
12 0062
22 0059
24 0079
24 0139
23 0044
23 0046
23 0196
23 0153
23 0187
13 0005
41 0011
14 0048
14 0008
11 0028
11 0023
23 0228
23 0120
23 0142
23 0122
32 0013
11 0017
14 0103
22 0131
23 0127
14 0003
22 0071
11 0007
11 0009
11 0102
42 0085
21 0115
42 0033
42 0032
42 0073
31 0131
24 0026
32 0040
31 0026
31 0025
24 0040
12 0016
12 0010
13 0073
12 0100
44 0011
32 0070
ACCT # LOCATtON # ADDRESS
32615 475600 6600 FRIDLEY ST
32655 475640 6631 FRIDLEY ST
89725 475740 6694 FRIDLEY ST
119475 475950 1337 GARDENA AVE
33245 476230 1634 GARDENA AVE
66275 508840 538 GLENCOE ST
66385 508930 565 GLENCOE ST
66495 509040 629 GLENCOE ST
106065 509100 680 GLENCOE ST
34025 477010 5882 HACKMANN AVE
125535 477090 5917 HACKMANN AVE
66845 509390 173 HARTAAAN CIR
34175 477160 940 HATHAWAY LN
83245 477300 1030 HATHAWAY LN
67045 509590 T458 HAYES ST
109575 509760 6507 HICKORY ST
35125 4T8110 1340 HILLCREST DR
35175 478160 1348 HILLCREST DR
92345 478270 1359 HILLCREST DR
122975 452000 5109 HUGHES AVE
68265 510800 420 HUGO ST
68305 510840 451 HUGO ST
113325 510880 517 HUGO ST
108015 510940 551 HUGO ST
108585 511040 610 HUGO ST
111845 511150 657 HUGO ST
124315 511220 680 HUGO ST
68745 511270 265 IRONTON ST
36525 479490 5705 JACKSON ST
80865 512030 7370 JACKSON ST
69615 512130 7441 JACKSON ST
102525 512310 7600 JACKSON ST
104405 512420 7678 JACKSON ST
70105 512610 585 JANESVILLE ST
70185 512690 641 JANESVILLE ST
114515 512700 648 JANESVILLE ST
70235 512740 679 JANESVILLE ST
8965 452240 6270 JUPITER RD
37695 480650 800 KENNASTON DR
101885 480760 6700 KENNASTON DR
91835 512940 615 KIMBALL ST
70475 512980 646 KIMBALL ST
123025 513060 735 KIMBALL ST
70655 513150 583 LAFAYETTE ST
85625 513320 7513 LAKESIDE RD
70895 513390 7570 LAKESIDE RD
70935 513430 7590 LAKESIDE RD
71195 513690 225 LIBERTY ST
38385 481330 5197 LINCOLN ST
97235 514040 116 ��� PK�
123565 514060 130 LOGAN PKWY
94075 514320 201 LONGFELLOW ST
72055 514550 410 IONGFELLOW ST
93645 481690 6645 LUCIA LN
38935 481880 1070 LYNDE DR
38965 481910 1100 LYNDE DR
38985 481930 1110 LYNDE DR
97325 514780 7361 LYRIC LN
96235 515000 7523 LYRIC LN
125935 515060 7549 LYRIC LN
39585 482530 5720 MADISON ST
40095 483040 6881 MADISON ST
8985 452260 4500 MAIN ST
84065 452450 4709 MAIN ST
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BALANCE
691.43
731.28
131.92
199.69
460.77
117.37
546.12
237.93
484.13
631.95
213.15
317.96
344.56
271.12
565.92
231.91
321.85
240.89
421.60
196.42
290.59
115.02
550.00
103.33
168.69
449.09
442.02
656.75
241.71
199.55
462.45
223.55
363.17
770.97
273.38
156.20
445.60
531.61
311.21
272.44
184.15
194.48
282.55
297.18
249.54
196.64
260.26
106.02
665.85
584.39
165.32
463.21
165.69
615.34
147.67
223.82
616.55
524.29
90.75
177.94
264.08
489.34
1,490.51
361.49
PENALTY
69.14
73.13
13.19
19.97
46.08
11.74
54.61
23.79
48.41
63.20
21.32
31.80
34.46
27.11
56.59
23.19
32.19
24.09
42.16
19.64
29.06
11.50
55.00
10.33
16.87
44.91
44.20
65.68
24.17
19.96
46.25
22.36
36.32
77.10
27.34
15.62
44.56
53.16
31.12
27.24
18.42
19.45
28.26
29.72
24.95
19.66
26.03
10.60
66.59
58.44
16.53
46.32
16.57
61.53
14.77
22.38
61.66
52.43
9.08
17.79
26.41
48.93
149.05
36.15
TOTAL
760.57
804.41
145.11
219.66
506.85
129.11
600.73
261.72
532.54
695.15
234.47
349.76
379.02
298.23
622.51
255.10
354.04
264.98
463.76
216.06
319.65
126.52
605.00
113.66
185.56
494.00
486.22
722.43
265.88
219.51
508.70
245.91
399.49
848.07
300.72
171.82
490.16
584.77
342.33
299.68
202.57
213.93
310.81
326.90
274.49
216.30
286.29
116.62
732.44
642.83
181.85
509.53
182.26
676.87
162.44
246.20
678.21
576.72
99.83
195.73
290.49
538.27
1,639.56
397.64
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14
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24
24
24
13
13
13
12
12
12
10
10
12
12
12
14
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14
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15
15
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30 24 23 0108
30 24 23 0099
30 24 23 0026
30 24 33 0019
30 24 42 0051
30 24 42 0058
30 24 11 0017
30 24 12 0071
30 24 13 0049
30 24 13 0105
30 24 13 0095
30 24 14 0039
30 24 13 0090
30 24 13 0092
30 24 32 0033
30 24 32 0023
30 24 42 0125
30 24 13 0012
30 24 42 0011
30 24 42 0008
30 24 41 0115
30 24 13 0021'
30 24 13 0006
30 24 41 0029
30 24 42 0025
30 24 41 0226
30 24 41 0039
30 24 41 0034
30 24 11 0099
30 24 11 0094
30 24 11 0108
30 24 31 0020
30 24 31 0033
30 24 13 0069
30 24 14 0028
30 24 14 0023
30 24 22 0013
30 24 22 0012
30 24 12 0061
30 24 14 0097
30 24 22 0059
30 24 34 0018
30 24 31 0040
30 24 23 0058
30 24 23 0035
30 24 32 0019
30 24 31 0093
30 24 31 0061
30 24 14 0008
30 24 14 0001
30 24 44 0007
30 24 22 0050
30 24 21 0040
30 24 42 0086
30 24 42 0079
30 24 42 0053
30 24 14 0014
30 24 24 0057
30 24 24 0053
30 24 41 0085
30 24 41 0044
30 24 14 0011
30 24 14 0050
30 24 14 004T
ACCT # LOCATION # ADDRESS
9425 452700 5765 MAIN ST
114205 452980 6661 MAIN ST
9735 453010 6721 MAIN ST
88395 515470 7775 MAIN ST
40585 483530 5500 MATTERHORN DR
71075 483600 5555 MATTERHORN DR
39125 482070 5985 MCKINLEY ST
107685 515640 . 1377 MEADOWMOOR DR
102555 516460 7410 MELODY DR
92125 516520 7432 MELODY DR
103215 515960 7369 MEMORY LN
95355 516050 7381 MEMORY LN
91865 516090 7386 MEMORY LN
116875 516130 7390 MEMORY LN
9815 453090 222 MERCURY DR
9825 453100 231 MERCURY DR
41145 484090 506 MISSISSIPPI ST
41155 484100 509 MISSISSIPPI ST
124735 484170 574 MISSISSIPP� ST
41275 484220 620 MISSISSIPPI ST
41405 484350 772 MISSISSIPPI ST
41875 484810 1361 MISSISSIPPI ST
101075 484920 1465 MISSISSIPPI ST
117355 485650 6381 MONROE ST
102795 486200 1455 NORTH DANUBE RD
103985 486580 5610 NORTH INNSBRUCK CT
84625 486700 1546 NORTH OBERLIN CIR
127255 486800 1566 NORTH OBERUN CIR
74335 516790 1501 NORTH TIMBER RIDGE
74445 516890 1521 NORTH TIMBER RIDGE
1025T5 516950 1534 NORTH TIMBER RIDGE
104415 517180 1275 NORTON AVE
125225 547730 1280 NORTON AVE
125625 517280 1365 ONONDAGA ST
1277T5 517850 30 OSBORNE WAY
75455 517890 51 OSBORNE WAY
75665 518100 940 OSBORNE RD
94725 518120 980 OSBORNE RD
105695 518250 1424 OSBORNE RD
126275 487590 6750 OVERTON DR
113825 488550 930 PANDORA DR
106125 518530 7865 PEARSON WAY
45125 488010 6436 PIERCE ST
88435 453800 6T31 PLAZA CUR
10635 453910 6800 PLAZA CUR
99285 517780 8010 RANCHERS RD
46455 489340 5650 REGIS DR
90095 489540 5603 REGIS TRAIL
12195 455470 58 RICE CREEK WAY
127835 455480 59 RICE CREEK WAY
116315 489760 1520 RICE CREEK RD
76285 518T10 254 RICE CREEK BLVD
95085 518950 424 RICE CREEK BLVD
11645 454920 6440 RIVERVIEW TER
11655 454930 6441 RIVERVIEW TER
107465 519500 7138 RIVERVIEW TER
77435 519830 8241 RIVERVIEW TER
106215 520000 8121 RUTH CIR
123485 520100 8161 RUTH CIR
90015 455740 115 SATELLITE lN
49775 492650 6311 SQUIRE DR
77765 520160 7360 STINSON BLVD
102895 520180 7400 STINSON BLVD
127515 520210 7450 STINSON BLVD
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BALANCE
175.75
870.04
338.72
171.40
939.56
402.31
153.05
158.12
129.38
173.15
339.09
754.26
448.84
195.49
463.49
164.72
397.T3
129.81
130.76
385.17
299.T1
586.29
499.71
529.77
147.10
119.18
' 1,210.11
213.83
380.35
284.56
165.03
475.43
488.4:
584.33
252.06
331.96
796.53
126.12
459.55
138.76
118.87
382.24
622.00
336.89
410.00
1,250.71
457.82
185.43
545.29
121.92
376.04
187.06
658.80
305.31
185.10
130.40
210.93
216.83
242.70
531.70
502.98
334.51
502.03
64.13
PENALTY
17.5�
87.00
33.87
17.1�-
93.9�
40.23
15.31
15.81
12.9�
17.32
33.91
75.43
44.88
19.55
46.35
16.47
39.77
12.98
13.08
38.52
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58.63
49.97
52.98
14.71
11.92
121.01
21.38
38.04
28.46
16.50
47.54
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58.43
25.21
33.20
79.65
12.61
45.96
13.88
11.89
38.22
62.20
33.69
41.00
125.07
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24.27
53.17
50.30
33.45
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24 30 24
23 30 24
13 30 24
24 30 24
33 0043
33 0045
41 0052
24 0139
13 0005
22 0028
23 0140
12 0044
41 0176
44 0045
11 0077
34 0004
24 0090
24 0091
24 0092
24 0095
24 0096
14 0080
11 0069
11 0081
33 0040
13 0007
43 0046
14 0016
44 0016
12 0063
ACCT # LOCATION # ADDRESS SUNRISE DR
13295 456540 6�0 SUNRISE DR
13335 456580 6240 SYLVAN LN
113115 456610 ��� SYMPHONY ST
125995 520700 7398 TALMADGE WAY
T8425 520820 115 TAYLOR ST
90105 492890 5235 TEMPO TER
78765 521150 738� TEMPO TER
79055 521430 7519 T�qpp CT
109065 493160 151T TRINITY DR
13855 457100 6170 TROLLHAGEN DR
50655 493520 1564 UNIVERSITY AVE
51435 494290 6225 UNIVERSITY AVE
7g645 522020 7315 UNNERSITY AVE
79675 522050 7325 UNIVERSfTY AVE
79685 522060 7337 UNNERSITY AVE
103585 522130 7373 UNNERSITY AVE
118025 522160 7387 VAN BUREN ST
80565 522930 7411 y� gUREN ST
�yqq25 523100 T528 VAN BUREN ST
118775 523130 �5� VENTURA AVE
14125 45T370 �Z6 WASHINGTON ST
53265 496100 5797 yyEST DANUBE RD
5q3q5 497170 1418
52855 495690 5751 WEST M WOODSIDE CT
55285 498090 1629 yy00DY LN
107885 497810 6083
FINAL BILLED ACCOUNTS:
23 30
23 30
23 30
23 30
23 30
23 30
13 30
12 30
11 30
10 30
24 30
24 30
10 30
15 30
26 30
24 30
24 30
12 30
14 30
11 30
23 30
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
21 0098
31 00T5
34 0034
24 0060
34 0074
14 0024
12 0008
22 0018
14 0061
12 0022
41 0109
41 0108
14 0004
12 0019
23 0118
41 0034
41 0036
13 0086
33 0004
24 0091
14 0019
107835
110015
123055
18145
122185
113555
125205
123015
111545
56215
112375
124615
116695
125825
8555
105425
128465
748T5
13285
112065
124855
459320
458590
458350
461330
462090
465450
501270
498730
498370
498950
474580
474540
506330
509810
451830
486800
486760
517310
456530
522040
495630
6081
5519
5310
5909
5360
695
1390
7597
7430
7540
5544
5540
7315
6817
5012
1566
1558
1382
6211
7323
5719
Sub Total Active Accounts
4 ST
4 ST
4 ST
6 ST
7 ST
59 AVE
69 AVE
ABLE ST
ABLE ST
ALDEN WAY
EqST BAVARIAN PASS
EAST BAVARIAN PASS
EAST RIVER RD
HICKORY ST
HUGHES AVE
NORTH OBERUN CIR
NORTH OBERLIN CIR
ONONDAGA ST
SUNRISE DR
UNIVERStTY AVE
WEST MOORE LAKE DR
Sub Total �nal Billed Accounts
Grsnd Total Actives & Finals
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BALANCE
475.94
178.64
367.17
220.57
178.07
915.59
638.29
909.68
452.84
589.62
453.37
1,033.85
125.50
116.23
253.71
247.35
430.37
566.96
470.52
392.35
352.04
124.12
809.94
303.80
411.78
458.39
PENALTY
47.59
17.86
36.72
22.06
17.81
91.56
63.83
90.9T
45.28
58.96
45.34
103.39
12.55
11.62
25.37
24.74
43.04
56.70
47.05
39.24
35.20
12.41
80.99
30.38
41.18
45.84
TOTAL
523.53
196.50
403.89
242.63
195.88
1,007.15
702.12
1,000.65
498.12
648.58
498.71
1,13T.24
138.05
127.85
279.08
272.09
473.41
623.66
517.57
431.59
387.24
136.53
890.93
334.18
452.96
504.23
5107,761.07 S 10,776.24 S 118,537.31
14.38
117.63
10.14
176.73
254.34
50.34
373.74
226.60
77.21
66.01
68.30
117.22
583.89
419.01
353.94
188.67
20.19
456.07
22.4T
67.84
156.9T
1.44
11.76
1.01
17.67
25.43
5.03
37.37
22.66
7.72
6.60
6.83
11.72
58.39
41.90
35.39
18.87
2.02
45.61
2.25
6.78
15.70
15.82
129.39
11.15
194.40
279.77
55.3T
411.11
249.26
84.93
72.61
75.13
128.94
642.28
460.91
389.33
207.54
22.21
501.68
24.72
74.62
172.67
$ 3,821.69 $ 382.15 S 4,203.84
$ 111582.76 S 11,158.39 S 122,741.15
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CLAIMS
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Tvpe of License
TREE REMOVAL
Over Grown Tree
14165 Naples St
Ham Lake, MN 55304
AGENDA ITEM
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OCTOBER 28, 2002
LICENSES
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Lawrence Sahr
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Excavatina
Park Construction Co
7900 Beech St NE Bruce Carlson
Minneapolis MN 55432-1795
Gas Services
Bell-Air Heating
203 Rustle Rd Tom Yarusso
Jordan MN 55352-
Smith Joel Heating 8� Air Cond
14034 Lexington Ave NE Joel Smith
Ham Lake MN 55304-
General Contractor-Commercial
Dalco Roofing 8� Sheet Metal Inc
15525 32 Ave N Richard Tn.imble
Plymouth MN 55447-
Managed Services Inc
6500 Oxford St David McCarthy
St Louis Park MN 55426-
General Contractor-Residential
3-D Builders 8 Restoration (20233912)
542 37 Ave NE Dan Blackmun
Minneapolis MN 55421-
Installed Products USA LLC (20318345)
207 Kelsey Ln STE G Boyd Lipham
Tampa FL 33569-
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Building Official
Ron Julkowski
Building Official
Ron Julkowski
Building Official
Ron Julkowski
Building Official
Ron Julko�rski
Building Ai'f�cial
State of �c�N
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Kirk Construction Co (5839)
423 E Wyoming St
St Paul MN 55107-3119
LaFrance Exteriors (20265227)
6610 155 Ave NW
Ramsey MN 55303-
Renown Construction Inc (4297)
17758 Palm St
Andover MN 55304-
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203 Rustle Rd
Jordan MN 55352-
Smith Joel Heating & Air Cond
14034 Lexington Ave NE
Ham Lake MN 55304-
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12725 Nightingale St NW
Coon Rapids MN 55448-
Team Mechanical Inc
3560 Snelling Ave
Minneapolis MN 55406-
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Jeff LaFrance
Bruce Westman
Tom Yarusso
Joel Smith
Paul Gavic
Gorge Carlson
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Building Official
Ron Julkowski
Building Official
State of MN
State of MN
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FRIDLEY
ESTIMATES
W.B. Miller
6701 Norris Lake Road NW
Elk River, MN 55330
2002 Street Improvement
Project No. ST. 2002 —1
EstimateNo. 7 ....................................................................................... $142,108.51
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AGENDA ITEM
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William W. Burns, City Manager ���
Richard D. Pribyl, Finance Director
Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk
October 23, 2002
Resolution Revoking On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for AMF Bowling Centers
Inc., d/b/a AMF Maple Lanes Located at 6310 Highway 65 NE
The City Council held a public hearing on April 22, 2002, as required by Fridley City Code Section
603.17, due to non-compliance of the food to liquor sales required by Section 603.10.19. At that time
the City Council made a motion to approve a probationary license for six months and to continue the
public hearing to October 28, 2002.
Staff is now recommending that the item be removed from the table and that the public hearing be
continued to hear further testimony in regard to revocation of the On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License
for AMF Bowling Centers Inc.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBE� ��� f` � . �� � � ' ,'
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WILLIAM W. BURNS, CITY MANAGER �
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RICHARD D. PRIBYL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SHARON FETTING, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJEC:'�' �� `. �
2001-1
DATE: October 16, 2002 -
Attached is the Public Hearing Notice for the assessment for the Street Improvement Proj�c:� a��� �. :�� �'.
2001-1.
The Public Hearing Notice was published in the Focus newspaper on October 3, 2002 as r�:��,� _�; �.'. ``_
State Statute.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City of Fridley City Council will conduct a public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
on October 28, 2002 in the Council Chambers at 6431 University Avenue, to consider, and possibly
adopt, the proposed assessment for the following improvements:
2001 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Project #2001-1
UTILITY PROJECT
Project #342
2002 NUISANCE ABATEMENT
1110 Lynde Drive
7300 Hayes Street
5541 5`h Street
1424 Osborne Road
Assess 10 years @ 6.5% Interest $87,746.28
Moore Lake Hills Neighborhood
Assess 15 years @ 6.5% Interest
$11,150.60
Varichak Addition
$ 2,824.76
Assess 1 year @ 6.5% Interest
The proposed assessment rolls are on file for public inspection at the Finance Office. Notices are
being mailed to all property owners.
Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the
amount of an assessment unless a signed, written objection is filed with the clerk prior to the hearing
or is presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The council may, upon such notice, consider
any objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting, upon such
further notice to the affected property owners, as it deems advisable.
An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.081
by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the City within 30 days after the adoption
of the assessment and filing such notice with the District Court within ten days after service upon the
Mayor or Clerk.
The City of Fridley has adopted Resolution No. 14-1995 deferring special assessment payments for
senior citizens. The City Council may defer the payment of special assessments for any homestead
property owned by a person 65 years of age or older for whom it would be a hardship to make the
payments.
Publish: October 3, 2002
Scott J. Lund
Mayor
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FRIDLEY
TO:
FROM:
SUB.TECT:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2002
WILLIAM W. BURNS, CITY MANAGER ��
RICHARD D. PRIBYL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SHARON FETTING, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON THE VARICHAK UTILITY PROJECT #342
DATE: October 16, 2002
Attached is the Public Hearing Notice for the assessment for the Varichak Utility Project.
The Public Hearing Notice was published in the Focus newspaper on October 3, 2002 as required by State
Statute.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City of Fridley City Council will conduct a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on October 28,
2002 in the Council Chambers at 6431 University Avenue, to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment
for the following improvements:
2001 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Assess 10 years @ 6.5% Interest $87,746.28
Project #2001-1 Moore Lake Hills Neighborhood
UTILITY PROJECT Assess 15 years @ 6.5% Interest $21,150.60
Project #342
Varichak Addition
2002 NiTISANCE ABATEMENT Assess 1 year @ 6.5% Interest $ 2,824.76
1110 Lynde Drive
7300 Hayes Street
5541 5�' Street
1424 Osborne Road
The proposed assessment rolls are on file for public inspection at the Finance Office. Notices are being mailed to all
property owners.
Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of an
assessment unless a signed, written objection is filed with the clerk prior to the hearing or is presented to the
presiding officer at the hearing. The council may, upon such notice, consider any objection to the amount of a
proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting, upon such further notice to the affected property owners, as
it deems advisable.
An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.081 by serving
notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the City within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing
such notice with the District Court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk.
The City of Fridley has adopted Resolution No. 14-1995 deferring special assessment payments for senior citizens.
The City Council may defer the payment of special assessments for any homestead property owned by a person 65
years of age or older for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments.
Publish: October 3, 2002
Scott J. Lund
Mayor
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TO:
FROM:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBE� E:r �
WILLIAM W. BURNS, CITY MANAGER ��
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RICHARD D. PRIBYL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SHARON FETTING, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ON THE 2002 NUISANCE ABATEMEI��'`':
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DATE: October 16, 2002
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Attached is the Public Hearing Notice for the assessment for the 2002 Nuisance Abatemer�z.:
The Public Hearing Notice was published in the Focus newspaper on October 3, 2002 as re���: �� •.:�
Statute.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY, ANOKA COUNTY, NIINNESOTA
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City of Fridley City Council will conduct a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on October 28,
2002 in the Council Chambers at 6431 University Avenue, to consider, and possibly adopt, the proposed assessment
for the following improvements:
2001 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Assess 10 years @ 6.5% Interest $87,746.28
Project #2001-1 Moore Lake Hills Neighborhood
UTILITY PROJECT Assess 15 years @ 6.5% Interest $11,150.60
Project #342
2002 IvUISA1�iCE ABATEMENT
1110 Lynde Drive
7300 Hayes Street
5541 5�' Street
1424 Osborne Road
Varichak Addition
Assess 1 year @ 6.5% Interest $ 2,824.76
The proposed assessment rolls are on file for public inspection at the Finance Office. Notices are being mailed to all
property owners.
Written or oral objecrions will be considered at the meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the amount of an
assessment unless a signed, written objection is fled with the clerk prior to the hearing or is presented to the
presiding officer at the hearing. The council may, upon such notice, consider any objection to the amount of a
proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting, upon such further notice to the affected property owners, as
it deems advisable.
An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.081 by serving
notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the City within 30 days after the adoption of the assessment and filing
such notice with the District Court within ten days after service upon the Mayor or Clerk.
The City of Fridley has adopted Resolution No. 14-1995 deferring special assessment payments for senior citizens.
The City Council may defer the payment of special assessments for any homestead property owned by a person 65
years of age or older for whom it would be a hardship to make the payments.
Publish: October 3, 2002
Scott J. Lund
Mayor
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2002
William W. Burns, City Manager i� `
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Jon ��aukaas, Public Works Director
October 22, 2002
SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Snow Remaval Ordinance Amendment
PW02-084
An inconsistency was found in the City Code pertaining to overnight parking of vehicles
during the winter months. When the City Council adjusted the overnight parking ban end
date from May 1 to April 1, the change was made to Section 506.04 but not to Section 506.05.
Recommend the Ciry Council hold a public hearing on the ordinance amendment as
presented.
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October 23, 2002
William Burns, City Manager
From: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Paul Bolin, Planning Coordinator
Stephanie Hanson, Planner
Subject: Variance Request, VAR #02-13, Jim Kiewel
M-02-125
INTRODUCTION
Jim Kiewel, property owner at 1631 Rice Creek Road, was originally seeking a variance to
increase the allowable square footage of all accessory buildings form 1,400 square feet to
1,612 square feet to allow the construction of an additional 28' by 37' second accessory
building. At the August 26, 2002 City Council meeting, Mr. Kiewel requested the Council
not take action on his item until he had a chance to review alternative layouts.
Mr. Kiewel's new proposal is to construct an 1,110 sq. foot (30' X 37') expansion
connected to the existing garage by a stairway. Thus, the new request is to expand the
allowable square footage of the first accessory building from 1,000 square feet to 1,686
square feet. If granted, the variance would also allow the footprint of the garage to exceed
the square footage of the home's living area, by approximately 282 square feet. The
garage addition is still proposed to have a flat roof and pre-formed concrete walls. A site
plan of the new proposal is in your packet.
Mr. Kiewel submitted a letter on October 18, 2002 stating his desire to withdraw his
variance from Council's consideration. Due to the fact that the Council has already held
and continues to hold open the discussion on this item, Council is advised to close the Y
discussion and take action on this item. The 60 Day date has already been extended until
November 8`h and further extensions are not possible. The petitioner has failed to provide
any plans that are significantly different from the proposal unanimously denied by the
Appeals Commission this past August.
APPEALS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At the August 14, 2002, Appeals Commission meeting, a public hearing was held for VAR
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#02-13. After reviewing the facts, the Appeals Commission recommended denial of the
request due to a lack of hardship.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
pLANNING STAFF RECOMMNEDATION
City Staff recommends the Council take action on this variance request and strongly
recommends denial of the variance request. The petitioner does not meet the statutory
tlefinition of hardship and the proposed expansion has an industrial look that is not in
character with residential properties in Fridley. Staff recommends the petitioner obtain a
SUP to construct a detached garage, meeting the City's size requirements, and
architecturally finished to match the existing residence. Such a garage would not require a
variance.
STIPULATIONS
If the Council does approve the new request, staff would advise attaching the fallowing
stipulations.
1. Petitioner shall obtain all necessary permits prior to construction.
2. The petitioner shall provide a hardsurface driveway by July 1, 2003.
3. The accessory structure shall not be used to conduct a home occupation.
4. Home must be opened to City officials, prior to issuance of a building permit, to
determine if the property is a legitimate single family home.
5. All sheds on property must be removed prior to building permit being "finaled".
6. Silt fence required along the East, West, & North property lines to prevent erosion onto
adjacent properties. Hay bales in swale areas are also required, as deemed
necessary by City Staff.
7. Due to steep grades and amount of additional impervious surface, the water runoff
velocity must be slowed down through the use of sod, seed, a small ponding area (rain
garden) or other landscaping. Final design to be approved by City Staff prior to
issuance of a building permit. Remedy must be installed prior to building permit being
"finaled".
8. New addition must be architecturally compatible with the existing home and garage.
Building elevations to be submitted to and approved by City Staff prior to the issuance
of a building permit.
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October 28, 2002
Mr. 5cott Hickock, Gity I'lanner
Gity of Fridley
6431 Univer5ity Avenue NE
Fridley, MN 55432
RE: Variance Rec�ue5t VAR #02-13
Mr. Jim Kiewel
1631 Rice Creek IZoad NE
Hand Delivered 10-28-2002
Dear Mr. Hickock:
I'lea5e con5ider thi5 letter my formal withdrawal of my rec�ue5t for the above referenced
variance at my home at 1631 Rice Greek Road NE, Fridley, MN. I have been reviewing my addition
need5 with an architect. I will 5ubmit a new rec�ue5t if needed after the architect ha5 prepared
plan5 to my rec�uirement5.
I will not be at the meeting thi5 evening 5ince thi5 matter ha5 been withdrawn.
5incerely,
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Jim Kiewel
163112ice Greek Road NE
Fridley, MN 5432
Gc: Mr. Richard Wolfe, Ward 2 Gouncil I'er5on
I'HILLII'S Architect5 & Contractor5, Ltd.
City of Fridley Land Use Application
VAR#02-04 August 14, 2002
GENERAL INFOR1vIATION SPECIAL LYFORiVIATION
Applicant:
Jim Kiewel
1631 Rice Creek Road
Fridley, NIN 55432
Requested Action:
Variance
Purpose:
To increase the allowable square footage of
all accessory buildings form 1,400 square
feet to 1,612 square feet.
Existing Zoning:
Residential - 1
Location:
1631 Rice Creek Road
Size:
27,550 sq. ft. .6 acres
Existing Land Use:
Single Family Home
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
N: Single Family, R-1
E: City of New Brighton
S: Single Family, R-1
W: Single Family, R-1
Comprehensive Plan Conformance:
Consistent with Plan
Zoning Ordinance Confoimance:
Sec. 205.07.O1.B.(1) requires that the total area of
all accessory buildings not exceed 1,400 square
feet.
Zoning History:
Lot platted in 1939.
Home built in 1953.
VAR #95-23 granted in 1996.
VAR #95-23 expires, as it wasn't built, 1997.
VAR #00-04 withdrawn prior to action.
Legal Description of Property:
The E. 145' front & rear thereof of the S. 190'
thereof of Lot 6, Auditors Sub. #22, subject to an
easement over the S. 30' thereof for road
purposes.
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Council Action:
August 26, 2002 -
Public Utilities:
Home is connected.
Transportation:
Home is accessed by Rice Creek Road.
Physical Characteristics:
Typical suburban residenrial landscaping, lot
slopes towards back.
SUMNIARY OF PROJECT
Jim Kiewel, property owner at 1631 Rice Creek
Road, is seeking to increase the allowable square
footage of all accessory buildings form 1,400
square feet to 1,612 square feet to allow the
construction of an additiona128' X 37' detached
garage.
SUIVI�vIARY OF HARDSHIP
`:4dditional storage is needed for vehicles &
boat. Vehicles need to be stored inside to
prevent theft, or damage from weather or
vandalism. This will allow me to save offsite
storage costs & give a clean appearance to the
neighborhood. " Jim Kiewel
SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS
City Staff recommends denial of this variance
request.
No similaz variances to allow the square
footage of accessory buildings to exceed 1,400
square feet have been granted.
Petitioner does not meet statutory definition of
hardship
This request is not comparable to petitionets
previous request (attached garage expanded to
be 1,392 square feet) ,
Staff Report �Prepared by. Paul Bolin
VAR #02-13
REQUEST
Jim Kiewel, property owner at 1631 Rice Creek Road, is seeking to increase the allowable square
footage of all accessory buildings form 1,400 square feet to 1,612 square feet to allow the construction
of an additiona128' X 37' detached garage.
PROPERTY HISTORY
The property is located north of Rice Creek Road near the New Brighton border. The home is a 1,500
square foot walkout rambler with a 576 square foot (24'x24') attached twocar garage. The home was
built in 1953 and the attached �arage was added in 1961. The petirioner has owned the property since
1994 and in 1995 applied for a variance to construct an attached garage addirion to increase the size of
accessory structures to a total of 2,064 square feet. In 2000, the petitioner submitted a variance
application, which was withdrawn prior to formal acrion, to increase the size of accessory structures to
1,666 square feet.
PRIOR VARIANCE REQUESTS
The 1995 variance request, VAR #95-23, was approved by the City Council on February 26,1996
after a total of two revisions were made to reduce the total square footage of the accessory building to
1,392 square feet.
The 24' by 24' attached garage was built as a two story garage; which made the actual square footage
of the original garage 1,152 square feet. The original request for Variance #95-23 was to place a 24'
X 38' addition attached to the existing garage and home. A variance was needed as this request would
not only exceed the square footage of the home, but would also exceed the 1,400 square foot limit for
all accessory buildings. This request increased the total square footage of accessory buildings to 2,064
square feet and was denied by the Appeals Commission at their September 12, 1995 meeting.
When the variance request went to the City Council on October 2; 1995, the petitioner reduced his
request to 1,776 square feet of total accessory buildings by reducing the size of the existing lower
garage unit to 288 square feet. This request was denied by the City Council.
The petitioner then asked the Council to reconsider his request on October 23, 1995. The petitioner
agreed to remove the garage door from the lower level and block the space in so that it was not
considered part of the accessory structure. This reduced the petitioner's request to 1,392 total square
feet of accessory stnzctures. The City Council tabled this request to explore the necessity of any
changes to the accessory structure portion of the Code. On Febtuary 12, 1996 the City Council
determined that the ordinance did not need to be changed and at their February 26`h, 1996 meeting
granted approval of VAR #95-23 to allow the size of a first accessory building to be 1,392 square feet.
The garage was not constructed and the variance expired in 1997.
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Due to the lapse of Variance #9�-23, the petitioner applied for another variance on March 17, 2000.
The March 2000 request, Variance #00-04, was for a 30' X 33' (990 square foot) detached garage
addition. The total square foota�e of all accessory buildings proposed was 1,666 square feet. Staff
recommended denial of the variance due to a lack of hardship and the petitioner withdrew the request
prior to the Appeals Commission.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN VAR #02-13 (C�rrent Req�est) & VAR #9j-23 (Past �ar�ance grantea,
thatiapsed)
Through out the application process, the petitioner has repeatedly inferred to staffthat we should
recommend approval and that the Appeals Commission shouldn't have a problem granting this variance
request since he was granted one in the past. The two variances are very different in scope and there is
no hardship warranting the granting of a variance.
The previous variance, which was granted but lapsed after one year when construction had not started,
was a variance to allow an attached first accessory building to be 1,392 square feet rather than the
Code required 1,000 square feet for first accessory buildings. The total request was 8 square feet less
than the maximum square footage of all accessory buildings allowed by code. Both of the petitioners
previous attempts to get the total square footage of the accessory buildings over 1,400 square feet were
denied due to a lack of hardship. T'he request to increase the allowable square footage to 2,064 square
feet was denied by the Appeals Commission due to a lack of hardship. The revised request to increase
the allowable square footage to 1,776 square feet was then denied by the Council due to a lack of
hardship.
To point out the differences in even simpler terms, the first request was for a 34' X 24' (816 square
foot) attached garage addition. The current request is for a 28' X 37' (1,036 square foot) detached
garage addition. With VAR #95-23, the total square footage of all accessory buildings was 1,392
square feet. With VAR #02-13, the total square footage of all accessory buildings is proposed to be
1,612 sq. ft.. The granted variance was 8 square feet under the total allowed by Code. The requested
variance is 212 square feet more than allowed by Code.
(View of proposed garage location from North) ":ldditi�>r Lucaren* (View of proposed garage tocation from West
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RECOVINIENDATIONS
City Staff recommends denial of this variance request. -
• No similar variances to allow the square footage of accessory buildings to exceed 1,400 square feet
have been granted.
• Petitioner does not meet statutory definition of hardship
• This request is not comparable to petitioners previous request (attached garage expanded tobe
1,392 square feet)
STIPULATION
Staff recommends that if the variance is granted; the following stipulations be attached.
1. Petitioner shall obtain all necessary pemuts prior to construction.
2. The peritioner shall provide a hardsurface driveway by July l, 2003.
3. The accessory stracti.u-e shall not be used to conduct a home occupation.
4. Home must be opened to City officials, prior to issuance of a building permit, to determine if the
property is a legitimate single family home.
5. All sheds on property must be removed prior to building permit being "finaled".
6. Detailed plans for the new dwelling area must be submitted with building plans for the garage.
7. New dwelling area, as labeled on site plan, must be separated from garage in accordance with
building code requirements and may not be converted to additional garage azea without first
obtauung an additional variance.
8. Silt fence required along the East, West, & North property lines to prevent erosion onto adjacent
properties: Hay bales in swale areas are also required, as deemed necessary by City Staff.
9. Due to steep grades and amount of addirional impervious surface, the water runoff velocity must be
slowed down through the use of sod, seed, a small ponding area (rain garden) or other landscaping.
Final desi� to be approved by City Staff prior to issuance of a building pemut. Remedy must be
installed prior to building pemut being "finaled".
10. New addition must be architecturally compatible with the existing home and garage. Building
elevations to be submitted to and approved by City Staffprior to the issuance of a building pernut.
11. Variance shall become null and void unless a Special Use Permit is successfizlly obtained to
construct
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 14, 2002
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Kuechle called the August 14, 2002, Appeais Commission meeting to order at 7:30
p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Larry Kuechle, Blaine Jones, Gary Zinter, Sue Jackson
Members Absent: Ken Vos
Others Present: Paul Bolin, Planning Coordinator
James Kiewel, 1631 Rice Creek Road
PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #02-13. BY JAMES KIEWEL:
Per Section 205.07.02.B(1) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to increase the total square
footage of accessory buildings from 1,400 square feet to 1,612 square feet to allow the
construction of an additional 28 foot by 37 foot garage on the East 145 feet front and
rear thereof of the south 190 feet thereof of Lot 6, Auditor's Subdivision No. 22 (subject
to easement of record), generally located at 1631 Rice Creek Road.
MOTION by Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms. Jackson, to waive the reading and open the public
hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 7:32 P.M.
Mr. Bolin stated that Mr. Kiewel, the property owner, is seeking a variance to increase the
allowable square footage of all accessory buildings from 1,400 square feet to 1,612 square feet
to allow the construction of an additional 28 x 37 foot detached garage. The petitioner must
also receive a special use permit from the Planning Commission and City Council prior to
issuance of any building permits for the proposed garage. Any second accessory structure over
240 square feet requires a special use permit.
Mr. Bolin stated that the lot was platted in 1939, and the existing home was built in 1953. A
variance for a garage addition was granted in 1996. That variance expired in 1997 because the
garage was not built. The petitioner applied for another variance for a garage addition in 2000,
but that request was withdrawn prior to any formal action being taken on the request by the City.
Mr. Bolin stated that Variance #95-23 was approved by the City Council on February 26, 1996,
after two revisions were made to reduce the total square footage of the accessory buildings
down to 1,392 square feet. Originally, the petitioner requested a variance for a total of 2,064
square feet, but it was changed to 1,776 square feet. Both requests were denied by the
Council, and a variance down to 1,392 square feet was approved. Variance #00-04 was
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submitted two summers ago and that request was withdrawn by the petitioner before the
Appeals Commission took any action. That proposal was for 1,666 square feet of garage.
Mr. Bolin stated that since Mr. Kiewel was granted a variance in the past, this one shouid not be
any problem; however, there are a few differences. Variance #95-23 was a request for a 34 ft.
by 24 ft. (1,816 square foot) attached garage addition. The current request is for a 28 ft. by 37
(1,036 square feet) detached garage addition. The garage is considered detached because it is
separated from the existing garage by living space. With variance #95-23, the total square
footage of all accessory buildings was 1,392 square feet. With this proposal, the total square
footage of all accessory buildings is 1,612 square feet, once the existing sheds are removed
from the property. Variance #95-23 is actually 8 square feet under the 1400 square foot total
allowed by code and the requested variance is 216 square feet more than what is allowed by
Code per total. A summary of the petitioner's hardship states: "Additional storage is needed for
vehicle and a boat. The vehicles need to be stored inside to prevent theft or damage from
weather or vandalism. This will allow me to save some off-site storage costs, and give a clean
appearance to the neighborhood.
Mr. Bolin stated that the addition would only be one story tall and would not be as tall as the rest
of the home and would have a flat roof line. Staff recommends denial due to no similar
variances in the past allowing square footage of accessory buildings to exceed 1,400 square
feet. The petitioner does not meet the statutory definition of a hardship, and this request is not
comparable to the petitioner's previous request which was granted. If the Appeals Commission
and, ultimately, the City Council decide to grant this variance, staff recommends the following
stipulations
1. The petitioner obtain all necessary permits prior to instruction.
2. The petitioner shall provide a hard surface driveway by July 1, 2003.
3. The accessory structure shall not be used to conduct a home occupation
4. The home must be open to city officials prior to issuance of the building permit to
determine if the property is a legitimate single family home. (There was concem in the
past that the home was being used as a duplex).
5. All sheds on the property must be removed prior to building permit being finaled out.
6. Detailed plans for the new dwelling area must be submitted with building plans for the
garage.
7. The new dwelling area as labeled on a site plan must be separated from the garage in
accordance with building code requirements and may not be converted to additional
garage area without first obtaining an additional variance.
8. A silt fence is required along the east, west and north property lines to prevent erosion
onto adjacent properties. Hay bales and swale areas are also required as deemed
necessary by City staff.
9. Due to steep grades and amount of additional impervious surface, the water runoff velocity
must be slowed own through the use of sod, seed, a small ponding area (rain garden) or
other landscaping. Final design to be approved by City staff prior to issuance of a building
permit. Remedy must be installed prior to building permit being "finaled".
10. New addition must be architecturally compatible with the existing home and garage.
Building elevations to be submitted to and approved by City staff prior to the issuance of a
building permit.
11. The variance shall become null and void unless a special use permit is successfully
obtained to construct the proposed detached garage.
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Mr. Bolin stated that staff has not seen any elevations of the proposed garage yet, but
understand it wili be pre-fab concrete with a flat roof. Staff has received a few calls from
neighbors who are concerned about this home taking on a more commercial appearance with
such a large garage and a flat roof that does not really match the architecture of the home.
Three calls from neighbors expressed concern with too much garage for a residential site, and
concern with erosion was also mentioned. Two neighbors are experiencing silting runoff from
this property with some previous yardwork that was done. A letter submitted by one of the
neighbors, James and Deborah Wright, 1691 Camelot Ln, was reviewed by staff.
Mr. Bolin stated that the existing garage has a 576 square foot footprint. The proposed garage
will be 37 ft. by 28 ft. which is 1,036 square feet. An additional dwelling area which is 17 ft. by
37 ft. will separate the two garages. That will make the new garage detached. If one wanted to
consider the proposed garage as attached, the dwelling area would also need to be included.
That variance needed would be 2,241 square feet.
Mr. Kuechle asked what the maximum variance request given was.
Mr. Bolin stated that the last variance approved fo� a second accessory building was Mr.
Kiewel's in 1996 at 1,392 square feet.
Mr. Jones asked if when erosion was involved, are people required to have a construction plan
submitted?
Mr. Bolin stated that a land alteration permit is required. Mr. Kiewel has been working with the
Assistant Public Works Director on getting the proper permit and silt fence in place.
Ms. Jackson asked if the current garage was a double garage.
Mr. Bolin stated that it is.
Ms. Jackson asked if the additional garage would be the equivalent of what square footage?
Mr. Bolin stated that across the front of the door would be facing north and that is a wide 2.5 car
garage in width.
Ms. Jackson stated that the current garage is a double garage and the new garage would be
larger.
Mr. Kuechle stated that it would be about two times larger.
Mr. Bolin stated that is correct.
Mr. Zinter stated that 1,400 square feet is similar to surrounding residential garages.
Mr. Bolin stated that is correct; 1,400 square feet is very common.
Mr. James Kiewel, 1631 Rice Creek Road, stated that he is surprised to see that this application
is incorrect. The square footage is out of line with what is actually proposed. Staff is using
exterior dimensions when they should be using interior dimensions according to the code which
states that total floor area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 1,400 square feet.
Minnesota State Code Section 207 F defines total area as the area included within the
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surrounding exterior walls of the buiiding. He is in compliance with the code on that basis. The
summary of analysis states that no similar variances allowed square footage of accessory
buildings to exceed 1,400 square feet. However, one variance was granted to Mr. Kluczar at
1420 Rice Creek Road for 1,432 square feet. That is based on the detached garage.
Mr. Kiewel stated that if you look under the definition of the first accessory building, It states thaf
it is omitted in special use permits. In Section 205.07.02.(1), the following uses are permitted in
R-1 districts: accessory buildings other than the first accessory building over 240 square feet.
By definition this cannot be a detached garage. It is attached to the primary structure. Section
205.07.01.6.(4) states that the following accessory use is allowed in R-1 districts: a private
garage used as the first accessory building.
Mr. Kiewel stated he does not understand the statutory definition of hardship. His neighbor's
hardship was that he needed rrzore vehicle storage for cars. At the October 2, 1995, Council
meeting, when asked by Councilmember Schneider the hardship for the variance request, Mr.
Hickok stated that it was for the storage of vehicles.
Mr. Kiewel stated that he finds this entire document prejudicial to his request tonight. The codes
are made for everyone, and everyone should follow them. He is not asking for any more than
what is stated in Code.
Ms. Jackson asked if he would be putting in another hard surface driveway along the west side
of the prope�ty line.
Mr. Kiewel stated that on the west side of the property line, it might be tough to do before
construction, but after the structure was complete he could have that done.
Ms. Jackson stated that the green space would be reduced due to putting in another driveway.
Mr. Kiewel stated there is already a driveway. With the garage addition, he would take up
approximately 15% of the lot size under the codes.
Mr. Kuechle asked the building time table.
Mr. Kiewel stated that to put a driveway prior to construction would be too damaging with all the
trucks driving in over the asphalt.
Mr. Kuechle stated that he is asking for approval now, and there is almost 11 months to finish
the driveway. Is he looking at building this fall?
Mr. Kiewel stated that he is looking at building next spring.
Mr. Kuechle stated that calling this a detached garage was giving preferential treatment to the
petitioner.
Mr. Bolin stated that if it is considered an attached garage, they are looking at a variance to
exceed the maximum square footage of an attached accessory structure from 1,000 square feet
up to 2,241 square feet. If it is detached, which the staff, the City Attorney, and the Building
Official say it is, then a variance to increase that maximum allowable square footage from 1,400
square feet up to 1,612 square feet is needed.
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Mr. Kuechle stated that detached is giving the more preferabie treatment.
Mr. Bolin stated that was correct.
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Mr. Jones asked how it was considered a detached garage if it was attached to the house.
Mr. Bolin stated that you can only have one first accessory structure which is your original
garage. If you were to add on to the original garage and there was not a dwelling area
separating the two, this would not be a second accessory structure. It would be an expansion of
the first garage.
Mr. Kuechle stated that even if it is considered attached, it would make the variance request
larger than the variance request the petitioner is asking for now.
Mr. Kiewel stated that what court of law indicates that you can arbitrarily indicate that my
dwelling area is to be considered garage area for accessory structures? That is impossible. It
does not matter where he puts the garage as long as it is an accessory portion of the principal
building which is exactly what it is.
Mr. Kuechle stated that if it is considered the first accessory structure, the maximum the
petitioner could have is 1,000 square feet.
Mr. Kiewel stated that can be expanded to 1,400 square feet under 205.07.01 which is exactly
what is in question here tonight.
Mr. Kuechle stated that it is over 1,400 square feet.
Mr. Kiewel stated that attaching the dwelling area and indicating that it has accessory area, is
not right. By definition it is dwelling area. The floor area definitions are not correct either.
Ms. Jackson asked if the 37 foot wall next to the new dwelling area has a door.
Mr. Kiewel stated there is a door that goes right into the dwelling. The existing dwelling is also
attached through the rear garage through the dwelling area with the stairs that go down through
the garage area.
Ms. Jackson asked if that would be a fire walL
Mr. Kiewel stated that the wall is concrete and cannot be moved and is load bearing. It is
required.
Ms. Jackson asked if that was already there.
Mr. Kiewel stated that it is not. He plans on building some additional dwelling area along with
the garage and it will be concrete.
Mr. Kuechle asked what the maximum square footage is for an attached garage.
Mr. Bolin stated that the total square feet is 1,000 square feet.
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Mr. Kuechle stated that even if this is considered an attached garage, the petitioner is way over
1,000 square feet.
Mr. Kiewel stated that is why he needs a variance for 1,400 square feet.
Mr. Kuechle stated that it is for 1,612 square feet.
Mr. Kiewel stated that you are using a definition that is not in the code. He is using interior
definitions, not exterior.
Mr. Kuechle stated they have always used exterior definitions and he can tak� it up with the City
Council as to what the definitions should be. He has never looked at interior square footage. It
is always the footprint and that is Fridley's code as well.
Mr. Kiewel stated that he has chosen to exercise his rights under code and does not feel that he
should be discriminated against.
Mr. Bolin stated that the definition the petitioner is referring to is from the Uniform Building Code,
not from the City of Fridley code.
Mr. Kiewel stated that he would like to see the Fridley city code definitions.
Mr. Kuechle asked if his hardship was different than someone who wants to store more of their
material goods on that property.
Mr. Kiewel stated that he only wants to store vehicles. It is much better to store them inside.
His old variance was reviewed by Mayor Nee and he stated that it may set precedence for
vehicle storage. This creates a question of whether or not Council is being arbitrary in ways that
do not make sense. People should be encouraged to store their items. The hardship is difficult
to define. Being a capitalist in a free enterprise system, that is part of the price to pay.
Mr. Zinter asked if there has been recent theft or damage.
Mr. Kiewel stated that in the past there has been damage. Recently there has not been any
theft or damage.
Mr. Zinter stated that the cost of building a garage versus the cost saved from outside storage
would be a long payback for a structure like this.
Mr. Kiewel stated that in the long term, it is a lot more practical. If you have a iot of vehicles, it is
nice to store them in a garage.
Mr. Zinter asked if he would consider any options to stay within the code guideiines.
Mr. Kiewel stated he would not.
Mr. Jones asked what the difference in square footage would be if he stayed within code
guidelines.
Mr. Bolin stated that it would be 212 square feet.
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Mr. Jones asked if Mr. Kiewei has seen the letter from James and Deborah Wright.
Mr. Kiewel stated that he did not and would like to see it.
MOTION by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Zinter, to receive into the record the letter from James
and Deborah Wright, 1691 Camelot Lane.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIIMOUSLY.
Mr. Kiewel stated that he spoke with his neighbors today, and they mentioned to him that the
City was alerted in May that this run-off of sand may be a problem. These are the new
neighbors that called in May, and he received no notice that this was a problem. He would have
corrected this had he known.
Mr. Jones asked how long the sand has been accumulating.
Mr. Kiewel stated that there is black dirt there right now and he has cleaned that up a little bit.
MOTION by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Jones, to close the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 7:59 P.M.
Ms. Jackson stated that she has driven by there often and adding a garage would be preferable
to the collection of storage spots. It certainly is not attractive with the dirt and the lack of
planting. She just cannot see a garage of this size. It is not a hardship if people choose to have
many vehicles. She gets a storage spot for her son's car when he goes to college, and they do
not try to make the driveway into a parking lot. The petitioner could build a smaller garage, and
she does not see approving a garage of this size.
Mr. Kuechle stated he concurred. There really is not any special hardship on the lot and the
way it is laid out is not conducive for a garage there. The 1991 variance granted was on a very
large lot on the south side of that street and was hidden more and did not have erosion or run-
off problems. It would be difficult to grant this variance.
Mr. Jones stated he is concerned about the size of this and he is having a difficult time
understanding the entire request. He is not sure what the hardship is. He is also concerned
about Mr. Kiewel's awareness of the problem and, on the other hand, not aware of the problem
with the erosion and stuff. It depends on what aspect he is talking about. Neighbors are
concerned and when he is asked him specifically, he is not aware of any problems.
Mr. Zinter stated that taking all the points accumulatively that he has heard, there is no
precedence for something of this size. The hardship did not seem a true hardship, and all the
stipulations are quite large compared to other variances. That is a warning flag for him.
Mr. Kuechle stated that this property is a large property at 27,000 square feet, but he does not
see that it is laid out well to handle this kind of structure because you have to go around the
house and down the hill which will cause a lot of runoff problems. This mitigates the fact that
the lot is a large lot.
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MOTION by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Jones, to recommend denial of Variance f��:quest,
VAR #02-13, by James Kiewel.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARE� "? €�IE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Bolin stated that this will go to City Council on August 26.
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FRIDLEY
Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2002
October 23, 2002
William Bums, City Manager
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Paul Bolin, Planning Coordinator
Stephanie Hanson, Planner
Special Use Permit Request, SP #02-08, Van-O-Lite
M-02-124
INTRODUCTION
Van O Lite, owner of 5945 University Avenue, is seeking a special use permit to allow the
outdoor storage of containers in the rear yard. The unscreened containers are used for
housing inventory and staging product for delivery.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At the October 2, 2002, Planning Commission meeting, a public hearing was held for SP
#02-08. After a brief discussion, the Planning Commission recommended denial of
special use permit, SP #02-09.
THE MOTION CARRIED ON A 5-1 VOTE.
PLANNING STAFF RECOMMNEDATION
City Staff strongly recommends concurrence with the Planning Commission, as granting a
Special Use Permit to allow unscreened outdoor storage in commercially zoned properties
would be precedent setting.
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City of Fridley Land Use Application
SP #02-08 October 2, 2002
GENERAL INFORitiIATION SPECIAI. IrFORtiIATION
Applicant:
Van O Lite
5945 University Avenue NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Requested Action:
Special Use Permit to allow exterior
storage of materials in a C-2, General
Business District.
Existing Zoning:
G2 (General Business District)
Location:
5945 University Avenue NE
Size:
24,570 sq/ft. .86 acres
Existing Land Use:
General Business
Su�rounding Land Use & Zoning:
N: Commercial, G2
E: Single Family, R-2
S: Commercial, G2
W: Single Family, S-1
Comprehensive Plan Conformance:
Consistent with Plan
Zoning Ordinance Confom�ance:
Sec. 205.07.B3 requires a special use
permit to allow exterior storage of
materials.
Legal Description of Properry:
See attachment _
Public Utilities:
Business is connectecl.
Transportation:
E. University Avenue Frontage Road
provides access to the site.
Physical Characteristics:
Level, typical suburban grass covered lot.
SUVIVL�RY OF PROJECT
Petitioner is seeking a special use pemut to allow
exterior storaQe of containers in the rear yard.
SUvLVIf1RY OF A��1:�LYSIS
City Staff recommends denial of this special use
permit.
Staff recommends denial of SP #02-08 due to the
impact of or�tdoor stora�e on neighboring residenrial
properties, the dinunishing image of a building along
the major City corridor and the diminished ability of
fire fighters to maneuver in emergency situations.
CITY COC�CIL ACTION/ 60 Df1Y DATE
Ciry Council — 10/14/02
60 Day — 10/28/02
(View of containers from 60`h Avenue)
Staff Report Prepared by: Stephanie Hanson
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 2002
SP #02-08
IN THE MATTER OF
VAN-0-LITE, INC.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
MEMORANDUM OF APPLICANT IN
SUPPORT OF THE GRANTING OF
A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
CITY OF FRIDLEY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 28, 2002
IN RE: VAN-O-LITE, INC. - SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
THE DECISION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY PETITIONER'S
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION WAS ARBITRARY AND NOT
SUPPORTED BY THE RECORD
The Planning Office Staff in its initial papers gave three reasons for opposing the
Special Use Permit Application by Van-O-Lite, Inc. ("Applicant"). They were that
the outside storage now being used by Applicant:
1. Impacts the neighboring residential property.
2. Diminishes the image of a building along the major City corridor.
3. Diminishes the ability of fire fighters to maneuver in emergency
situations.
The Applicant in both its papers and presentation to the Commission successfully
disproved each and every one of these reasons used by the StafF in support of its
recommendation that Applicant be denied a permit. However, the Commission
failed to adequately address any of the three reasons in reaching its decision,
instead it based its decision to deny the permit on the fact that it did not want to
create a precedent. The basis for adopting this reasoning is not stated in the
minutes of the meeting. There is no explanation as to how this conclusion was
reached, other than a terse statement of not wanting to create a precedent.
Without articulating exactly what precedent it did not want to create, the
Commission failed to add any clarity to the record in this matter. This concern
about creating a precedent that formed the basis for its decision was only raised
after the Planning Commission closed the record, thus precluding Applicant an
opportunity to respond.
Contrary to the Commission's finding, the issuance of a permit in this case would
not create an unwieldy precedent. This record does not contain any references
to permits previously granted, but a reading of the record from such cases, if
there were any, would no doubt show that they were granted based upon a
unique set of facts.
Black's Law Dictionary defines a precedent as °an adjudged case or decision of a
court of justice, considered as fumishing an example or authority for an identical
or similar case afterwards arising or a similar question of law." (Emphasis added)
Every decision creates a precedent, and it can only be applied in a similar or
identical case. It is submitted that Applicant's case for a permit is a persuasive
and valid one and creates, if anything, a very good standard upon which to
establish a precedent against which future applications can be evaluated.
Applicant has met all the criteria established by the City to secure a permit and it
should not be denied one for arbitrary, capricious and unarticulated reasons. As
stated by the court in BECA of Alexandria LLP v. Countv of Dou4las ex rel. Bd of
Comr's, 607 NW 2d 459 (2000):
If an entity's zoning ordinances specify standards to which a proposed
plat must conform, it is arbitrary as a matter of law to deny approval of
a plat, which complies in all respects with the ordinances.
Although the Commission did not make any specific finding as to the impact of
the Applicant's storage containers on the residential neighborhood, a Minnesota
Court has found that "neither opposition of neighbors nor tra�c concerns were an
adequate basis for denial of conditional use permit.° (See Northpointe Plaza v.
Citv of Rochester, 457 NW 2"� 398 (1990).)
II
THE GRANTING OF A PERMIT TO ALLOW A SHORT TERM BUILDING
PROJECT IS NOT PROSCRIBED BY STATE STATUTE
In addition to the Commissioners discussing the precedent issue with the Staff
after the closing of the record, thus denying Applicant the right to be heard on
that issue, a second issue was also discussed with the Staff after the closing of
the record, causing further obfuscation of the record. This discussion was in
connectian with a state stature dealing with permits.' This came up because of
� The state statute that deals with certain use permits, Minn. Statutes, Section 462.359, does not make any
reference at all to time limited permits. The statute is silent on this poirrt. The pertinent provisions of the
statute provide as fdlows:
Conditional use permits, Subdivision 1. Authority. The govemment body may by ordinance designate
certain type developments, including planned unit developmerrts and certain land developmerrt adivities as
conditional uses under zoning regulations. Conditional uses may be approved by the goveming board or
other designated authority by a showing by the applicant that the standards and aiteria stated in the
the fact that at the present time, contracts have been executed by the Petitioner
with building contractors for the installation of a fire depressant system and a
mezzanine in its Headquarters building located at 5945 University Avenue NE.
The completion of this project will obviate Applicant's need of container storage
(See attached Exhibits No. 1& 2). The current container storage being used is
only needed for a limited period of two to four months. The construction of the
project itself will take only approximately eight weeks, and any additional time
may, or may not, be necessary, depending upon the speed and efficiency of the
City's building permit-processing system. The attached papers, filed with the
Planning Commission on October 2, 2002, explain in detail why the use of the
outside containers has always been considered by the Applicant to be interim
and short time solution to its current storage dilemma. (See Exhibit No. 3.) `
Although Applicant has shown that it is entitled to an unrestricted permit, it did
offer to make use of it for a limited time period. In any event, an application for a
short-term permit should be judged under the terms of Minn. Stat. Sec. 462.3597,
which deals specifically with interim use. That statute provides as follows:
ordinance will be satisfied. The standards and criteria shall include both general requirements for all
conditional uses, and insofar as pradicable, requirements specific to each designated oondi6onal use.
Subd. 3. Duration. A oonditional use permit shall remain in effect as long as the conditions agreed upon are
obsenred, but nothing in this section shall prevent the municipality form enacting or ame�ing offiaal
controls to change the status of conditional uses.
Although there is an Attorney General Opinion on the meaning of the wording of the statute, that opinion is
neither on point nor corrtrolling, since Applicarrt is qualified to receive a regular permit. (Op. Atty. Gen. No.
59a, Feb. 27, 1990) There the question asked was:
Under Minn. Stat. Sec. 462.3595 (1988), may a muniapality enad or enforce a adinance provision for
conditional use permits which allow it to tertninate permits regardless of whe�her or not the condifions
agreed upon are observed? The Attomey General's Opinion was as follows: Under section 462.3595, a
muniapality may not enact or enforce ordinance provisions for conditional use permits which allow it to
terminate permits regardless of whether or not the conditions agreed upon are observed.
Subdivision 1. Definition. An "interim use° is a temporary use of
property until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular
event, or until zoning regulations no longer permit it.
This statute section establishes a framework for determining the propriety of
granting a time-limited permit. There is no question that under this statute the
City can issue a temporary permit if it so chooses.
The parties, the City and Applicant, can agree upon the duration of the permit,
which in this case would be until completion of the construction work described
above. There is no need to force this interpretation of the statute; its meaning is
not in doubt. Upon the completion of the construction described above, the
Applicant would no longer have a need for a permit.
III
CONCLUSION
Over the many years Applicant has headquartered its business in Fridley it has
always cooperated with the City. Its newest place of business is housed in an
attractive, modern building with outside landscaping that has much improved the
look of the block along University Avenue where it is located, thus benefiting the
City. This result has been accomplished at much expense to Applicant;
however, the Applicant believes it to be a good investment in its business and the
community. Applicant is now in the process of further upgrading its building by
the installation of a fire suppressant system and an interior mezzanine. To
penalize Applicant by denying it a permit, that it is qualified for, would be wasteful
and counterproductive.
The record herein provides more than ample factual support for the Council to
grant Applicant's request for a permit to use its container storage for a short time
pending the completion its construction project.
Dated: October 28, 2002
RespectFully Submitted,
�.
Robert J. Fulgen .
Attorney at Law
Attorney No. 32621
5620 Code Avenue
Edina, MN 55436
Tel. (952) 920-9311
Attorney for Van-O-Lite, Inc.
EXHIBIT LIST
1. Midwest Fire Protection, Inc. contract with Van-O-Lite, Inc. for installation of a
fire sprinkler system at 5945 University Avenue NE, Fridley, MN.
2. JTD contract with Van-O-Lite, Inc. for the installation of an indoor mezzanine
at 5945 University Avenue NE, Fridley, MN.
3. Applicant Van-O-Lite's submission to the Planning Commission October 2,
2002.
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�� 324 Warding Street NE
Fi PR��(,'�11�N�?NC�, Minneapolis, MN 55413-2802
(612) 331-1411
FAX (67.2) 331-1412
r0: Van-O-Litie
5945 University Ave NE
FridlCy, MN 55432
Attn: Paul McLellan
PHONE DATE
754-5�A— — —
JOB NAME I LOCATION
Same
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Exhibit 1.
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� Furnish and install a complete system of Wet Pipe Automatic Fire Sprinklers for the entire
above two story building and new storage mezzanine.
System to begin with a new tap in the existing City Main in 60th Avenue NE and will
include a new tire line into the building, valves, alarms, drains, fire department
connection, pi.ping, hangers and sprinkler heads required are included.
Sprinkler heads in areas with lay-in ceilinqs to be chrome semi-reccesed and will be
located for code comp�iance only.
All materials used will be per NFPA 13 Standards at Midwest Fire Prote�tion, Inc.'s option.
Owner to assist in relocating product, equipment or funiture as required �or installation.
F•xcluded from this proposal are painting of piping, electri.callalarm wiring, and from the
undeYground piping: SAC/WAC charges, Dewatering if requi.red, Meters, Soil coxrection of any
type, Stakxng, soil testing, Trench drains (if required), F.ngineering, Allorrnace for any
digging in or removal of shale or bedrock, A.s built drawings or drawings of any type, and No
air testing of piping of storm sewer or storm sewer man holes, if required.
One final acceptance test kith the city is included. Prior to this test, all alarms must
be hooked up and in operation, including any to central station.
Nc work to begin until Midvrest Fire Protection, Inc. is in receipt of a signed copy �,
of this proposal, appsoved drawings from the authority having jurisdiction and the `'
architect/engineer ai-�d a complete set of plans and specifications, if applicable.
All scheduling of work is to be coordinated through Bill Connoz, Midwest Fire
Protection, Inc.
SPP attached Per�ormance-Warranty tpage 2), as it is nart ot the document.
�E Pj� (�P�$E hereby !o fumish materiat and labor —complete in accordance with the above specifiqtions: ior the sun ot:
FQrt,3�7 Thp��eanrl ThrcF. Ai�ncirPri Sixt� Tu�n anrl DO/l�(l btillarc da���$ 40�362.Ob
Payment to be made as fdlows: �—� p •
Net 10 days on progressive monthly billings
M rrk�teiial is guarantaed to bs as specified. AB work to be ccmpieted in a protessronat
mai:n2� aCwruing to sw�xl:ud praG�:es. !ury alternUw� ur i:i;viaLw� ii�ai a:wv� sp�u(ivati�:u
hwotving extra oosts will be executed oniy upon written orders. and mll bewrr�e an exlra
char�e wer and above ihe esthiate. al agreements contingeM uport sW�es, a�idents or
delays beyord our eorirol. Owner to carty ir� bmado, and oM�er necessary �surance. Our
workers are fuNy covered by Wakers Compensatipn insuance.
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL —rne abo�e pdces,
specilications and conditions ere satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are
a�ihor¢ed ro do ihe work as specitied. Payment wAI be made as out6ned atrove.
Date ol Acceptance: ��% " /� ` �i �
t;utiwrize.ki
Signature
Note:Thispropos be
withdrawn by us it not accep wiUNn 3 � days.
Signature � I YAZ' �'
Signature
PPOCUCTI]�t6T fQDI{T{r.YTOFITCO�lPAVONllIW�6WEFNYEIOPE. Rillf�R"U-SA /i •
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MIDWEST FIRE PROTECTION, INC.
PERFORMANCE-WARRANTY
Warranl
[�idxest Fire Pro;eclan, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as �MFF') warranls �s �r°r� �a a peiwd of one y�r. Th� warran(y � imited io ihe laba e�ense of correc mg
• such defecls and sha� not indude rEplacemenl cost of materials.lNarranty v�arkwil be performed during regular h�aking ho��s. U(mn compl�i°n of work, MFP tr�l
seal and lzg 211 syslem contrd veNes• A� tampe�� of U�ese devices terminales Ihis warranty.
Workmanshi
MFP's work shail be parformed by lhoroughy Vained sprinider filters in a neat workmanGke manner,
���, R�xn Mlateaal Sio�aae and Paruer S
Sprinlder system Pucchaser (hereurofter referred to as'Purchaser� shall make appropriate arrangemenls lo prov'�de suffident inside bench mom, sl°rage space,
light: waler, heal when practical, and powe suppiY for MFP's eq�Npment.
Claims
In the event the Purchaser has a claim againsi h�FP, Purchaser shal pravide a wrilten complaint wifi speci�C descrip6on of Ne basis lor �s daim �rithin fileen (1�
da�s after anyl occurtence.
CooperaCron ie and teasonable coopera6on during
MFP's esfimates fa complef'an oi wark inchding oosl and duration are based on the undeisian�ng Uiat there wia be apP� �e ��� p�rchasec �qrees
Ihs instaiation. PAFP sha(I not be fable (a a�Y co���� ��9�s wNch arse Uam Pu�chase�s conduct which may delaY
to hdd N�P harmless trom any daim, Injury or loss related to the iu1a11ation, maintenance and use of this sprinkler system.
Sprinkler LocaCmn � Y ble or a{grred with fghts a ci�users unl�ss
8prink(er heads are posiGuned in acca�dance with oode r eemen� and ma noi be bcefed in the cer►ter d anY ceiing �
specificalY n�ied at prnposaVconitact. Sprinkler heac� witl not be i�laNed 'n cdd areas a noo-aceessible areas un�ss sp��y stafed in Ihe proposaUcentrad
Drop Npples
Orap nipples for concealed piping syslems, if applicable, are afigned al the time of instal�fwn roug� in. t�P shall not be responsible ia the movement an or
damage o( drop nipptes by other trades. Purchaser requests for realgnmenl and�or repfacement wcrk musi be in a wrillen ct►ange ader and wUl affect t�e iotal
conlract pr�e.
Engineerinq 5�mp
If any auihairy ot agancy requires a professional enginee�s review a se�ling of ih�s contract's engineering documenls, �en the cosls of 5aid professional services
sha11 be added lo the base bid price.
Ilan ers
MFP shall use hangzrs which have been approved for sprinlder pping and designed far sofid attachment to buiWing consWdion P�rchasa shall be respons�le or
dalermining Ihat the buildrt�g h�s ttie appropriaie structutal strengt� of ihe buildng lo enable lo support loaded sprinkler pping.
Late Paymenl
A1 cosls incurned by MFP, fncludtx3 hut no� �imited to teasonable atlorne}�s fees, �sls and disbursements, in pursuing �ale or fmal paymeni shall be added ta
rema�ing unpald conhaci balance. In addition, in the event Purchaser ie�es this P►nPosaUCon�a°� P�or �o MFP's camplet�n of work, Parchaser sha� be IiaWe
fa all cosfs and e�enses reasonably incurred by h1FP P� � th� conUad's termina6on, induding bul not limited io reasona6le aUome�/s fces, costs and
d�sbursements.
Backchar as
Ap requesls [a badcchatg� musi be submitied in writing to Ihis off�e.
��� hours. Werlime woflc shal be an additian lo the or�ircal
This proposaUcontract is based on aq wark �i�g Perf°m�d during regular, {7:OOAM-3: 30PM), waking
conVacl price and wiR commence oniy upon priot wri�ten app�oval.
Sleeves
Sleev�s For tre proiection syst�rs are nol normally requrted, but x�11 be inslal�d at lhis coniractor�s op�on.
��� P�° �"�0� �� 9 ans are fumished as a part oi ihb propGSal and wi� be
h1FP prepares detailed walang plans irdicaUng IocaGons and measu�emenls ot fts i n. These worki�g pl �p� a� M�p,s
iumishEd, upon r�quesi, ta �►e ofier trades. This proposaVcontract is based upon Ihere being no inlerterence by other Vades with pre�ft5ed
P;pm9. 7friss insta(la6an � hydraul'aal� r�stricted by Ure rules and regulafwns of 1he lkidecv�rciters of �J.F.P,A. Slandardst has no�t bcen ayreed b by R+�P prior to r
changes in the bca�ons d�s pping d�e to interference of dher trades e�ripment when fhe locations o( thal equpm
ordering ils materials.
Purchaser's Resoons_'t�'�1( Automatic sprink�r systems
'(�e resppnsi�iity for propedy rnaintaining a sprinklet system is tt� oCligal'wn ot the Purchasets andlor occupants ot the pro�tY.
instaUed in acoord�nce wilh N.F.PA. Slandatd� ceqqwre a minmwn oi inspection, testing, and manlenance; bwever, deteriorafion a impairmeM maY resdl (rom
e
neg�cl. Proper period�c tests wdl dele�m'uie whether the equipment a in 9ood operatn9 ca��uon or whether ihere of ��� 1es ��� om t�reezing. �s • are
made, however, al the Purchasers responsibBiy and risk. U is me Puchasers sole tesponsbi6ty to Pre�ent any part
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Roseviile, MN 55113
Tel: (651) 639-0078 FaX: (651) 639-9897
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5945 UN{VERSITY AVE NE
FRIDLEY� MN 55432
Paul McLellan
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r.000 �6U�ato 36~ x Z4" x �6' wr �o �+.hr.s
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We will utilize existing shelves for main 1eve1
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Quote Date 10/11/2002
Enterod by �CS
Salsspsrson Derek Schmitt
Terms NET 30
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8.000 RDS48 D.ek Suppott
31.000 300-12A Sletled Anyle
1,ppQ ST1A36 38` x 14 Step Stairease
70.09G PB21.l6 Pb Deekin0
255.000 PB?M8A Pb Deciciop
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498•000 PLANK GRATE Sq- �. � �/2" x 1 T' x 12• Plank 6rat,
1.000 INSTALLATfON I�II�tiOh
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incwded uniess specnk�ih snovm: freipt�t, a'ty sales taoc. stste ssles tax, us Govemment sxcise SubTetal 316,050.00
ta,ces, Au �ms na spedlbaNy shaMm are by oitw.rs. Labor is a+y an estirtntion until a sit� T� MN Sr718.25
�rv�y is compi�iee by d7D at the cxfsbn+e�s rea�si and expe�ae. No eqWpn►a�l �ntal is
;nckided irt this quoee ( i.e. torkNR, sdssors H't, etc.) UM�+g v�d rrom irudc to site ta not
inciude0 in ite�Oht or la6or estimateS. En�rS or amissions v� not be honored- Quotalions ae
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 2, 2002
SP #02-08
IN THE MATTER OF
VAN-0-LITE, INC.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
MEMORANDUM OF PETITIONER IN
SUPPORT OF THE GRANTING OF
A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Exhibit 3.
CITY OF FRIDLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 2, 2002
IN RE: VAN-O-LITE, INC. - SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
The Citv Staff's Recommendation Res�ardin� Denial of SP #02-08 is Not
Supported bv the Facts
The Staff �ecommendation to deny the permit sought by Van-O-Lite, Inc. (°Van-
0-Lite") is not supported by the factual record herein. The stated basis for denial
is that the outdoor storage impacts on neighboring residential properties,
diminishes the image of a building along the major City corridor, and diminishes
the ability of fire fighters to maneuver in emergency situations. As more fully
explained below, the containers presently being used by Van-O-Lite do not:
1. Impact the neighboring residential properties, as they are well maintained
and painted to blend in with the existing building in an attractive manner;
2. Diminish the image of a building along the major City boulevard (which is
University Avenue NE and not 60th Street) since the storage containers can
not be seen ftom University Avenue NE;
3. Diminish the ability of fire fighters to maneuver in emergency situations
because, according to the City Fire Department Rules, the required space for
entry of emergency vehicles is now adequate.
u
Factual Back�round
Van-O-Lite, Inc. ("Van-O-Lite°), now located at 5945 University Avenue NE, has
been a corporate citizen of Fridley since 1969. Its original and long-time
headquarters in Fridley was located at 6041 University Avenue NE ("6041").
Over the years Van-O-Lite has grown and prospered. In 1998, management
determined that in order to continue on this successful path that the company
needed to move to a larger facility, and although the company had many choices,
it opted to continue to make Fridley its corporate home. While searching for an
appropriate real estate site on which to build a new facility that met its business
needs, it was discovered that the nearby lots owned by Fridley ALANO Socieiy of
the Northwest Suburbs (°ALANO") were both availabfe and suitable. An added
benefit of locating a building on that property was its proximity to the existing
building which the company could then retain and use for long term storage.
Prior to completion of the new headquarters and because of the limited storage
area at 6041, the company decided during 2000 to use an outside storage
container on a temporary basis as an interim solution to this problem. Before
acquiring such a container, company personnel contacted the City Planning
Office by telephone to find if such storage was permissible and was told that
although not encouraged, there was no law prohibiting it. Following this
conversation a container was purchased, placed to the back of the building and
used for storage purposes for approximately 18 months during 2000 and 2001.
Also during 2000 the ALANO real estate was acquired, architecture plans for the
new building prepared, and submitted to the City Planning Office. The Planning
Office granted approval of the plans and the construction began soon thereafter
in May of 2001. The original plans called for a mezzanine area in the building,
but that design feature was not included in the plans submitted to the Planning
Office. The contractor recommended that the mezzanine portion of the plans not
be submitted with the initial building plans. The reason for that recommendation
was that before actually installing the mezzanine the rest of the building should
be completed and the office furniture, inventory shelves and other items be
placed in their intended locations on the ground floor of the building. This
approach would permit the creation of exact engineering drafts so that the correct
size and location of the mezzanine support structure could be determined and
built to meet specific storage needs.
Soon after occupancy of the new Van-O-Lite building at 5945 University Avenue
NE (°5945") in November of 2001, the contractor took the measurements for the
mezzanine area, prepared the engineering drawings, and made a visit to the
Planning Office to deliver the plans and secure construction approval. It was at
this time that the Planning Office advised the contractor that in order to build the
mezzanine the building would have to have a fire suppression system installed.
This new requirement was the result of the decision of the City to adopt State
Building Code Chapter 1306 as City Ordinance 1159. The City had a choice of
adopting Subparagraph 3, Part 8 or Part 8a of the Code. The City selected Part
8 that provides that occupancies with "...2000 or more square feet of floor area
or three or more stories in height..." must have a fire suppression system. This
action was taken on September 15, 2001; a date between the time when the
original building plans were submitted in late 2000 and approved by the Planning
Office and the submission of the mezzanine plans to that Office in November
2001. Clearly, if the original plans submitted to the Planning Office had included
the mezzanine feature that structure would have been approved without the
necessity of the fire suppression system.
Van-O-Lite has received a cost estimate of approximately $65,000.00 to install
the fire suppression system and the mezzanine. Without the fire suppression
system, the cost to install the mezzanine would only be $25,000.00. As a result
of the inability to build the mezzanine as planned, because of the need for a fire
suppression system, the company sought a temporary solution to its storage
problem pending the installation of the system. In January of 2002, the company
decided to move the storage container from 6041, where it had been used to
alleviate the earlier storage problems, to the new building at 5945. A second
container was acquired in April at a cost of $1,600.00. These two containers are
being used to house product necessary to the day-to- day efficient functioning of
Van-O-Lite's business. These containers were placed at 5945 in reliance upon
the conversation with the Planning Office in 2000 and the fact that during the 18
months period that the container was used at 6041 no questions were ever
raised by city officials.
In 2000 an affiliate of Van-O-Lite, Lite-House.Com, LLC, secured a SBA loan to
cover the construction of the 5945 building. Van-O-Lite also secured a loan of
funds from Well Fargo Bank for various business purposes, including the
construction of a mezzanine, for which the above-mentioned $25,000.00 was
allocated. Van-O-Lite, although a solid company, is nevertheless a small
business. In order to finance the installation of the fire suppression, it has been
necessary for Van-O-Lite to apply for another loan from Wells Fargo (See Exhibit
1). The estimated cost for the installation of the system is approximately
$40,000.00. In the meanwhile, and in order to continue to operate its business in
a profitable manner, it is mandatory that the company have additional storage
space at its 5945 location until the installation of the system is completed.
I11J
Notice to Van-O-Lite
Understandably, Van-O-Lite was surprised to receive a letter dated July 29,
2002, notifying the company that the outside storage of inerchandise in
containers was not permitted without the appropriate special use permit. This
was the first time Van-O-Lite was aware of the permit requirement and shortly
after receiving this notice Van-O-Lite on August 15, 2002 filed an application for
such a permit with the Planning Office.
Fridley City Code Section 205.14, C-2 General Business District Regulations,
Section 7 Performance Standards, Paragraph B Exterior Storage, Subparagraph
(2) provides "All materials and commercial equipment shall be kept in a building
or shall be fully screened, so as not to be visible from any public right of-way
adjoining the property of another district; Subparagraph (3) provides: "The City
shall require a Special Use Permit for any exterior storage of materials."
The Code does not define the term "fully screened", but it is submitted that in all
essential respects the containers being used by Van-O-Lite °fully screen" the
view of their contents from the public right-of-way. In addition, the Code itself
does not prohibit outside storage, only that a Special Use Permit must be
secured for such storage. And there is nothing in the Code suggesting that a
request for such a permit will be arbitrarily withheld. The City itself has
recognized the need for outdoor storage saying that it may be in the City's
interest in protecting the health, safety and welfare and that °...the public might
be better served by allowing permanent [outdoor] storage ... subject to
screening requirements and acquisition of a special use permit...." (Fridley
Community Report, Sept./Oct., 2002, No. 117, p. 2.) It should be noted that Van-
0-Lite is seeking a temporary permit, not a permanent one. Interestingly, the
Code under Section C, item (8) also provides for the granting of a permit for
"Unscreened exterior storage of materials and equipment." It is difficult to
understand how the Code can provide for the issuance of permits for unscreened
material storage and at the same time deny Van-O-Lite's application for a
temporary permit when it has in all respects complied with the letter and intent of
the Code. Indeed, it is difficult to conceive of a basis on which such a permit
would ever be granted if Van-O-Lite's application is denied.
Il'I
The Van-O-Lifie Buildin� Improves the Nei�hborhood
The Van-O-Lite building's architecture, design, construction and landscaping are
esthetically pleasing and far superior to that of any other business buildings in
the vicinity. It greatly enhances the area and to suggest otherwise ignores the
condition of nearby buildings. The City should be pleased that Van-O-Lite
decided to stay in Fridley and invest in a new and attractive building. The
improvements to the neighborhood are obvious to anyone who visits the area.
In the City of Fridley, businesses with outside storage are the rule, not the
exception. (See Fridley Community Report, Sept./Oct. 2002, No. 117, p. 2.) The
buildings on either side of 5945 have tenants that are using such storage, as
does nearly all of the other nearby businesses. Most, if not all, such storage
facilities and screens are of extremely poor quality construction and are poorly
maintained, especially when compared to thos� of Van-O-Lite. To prohibit Van-
O-Lite the right to the use of outside storage for a temporary period while at the
same time permitting other nearby business to continue to use such storag� on a
permanent basis would be grossly unfair and result in a needless financial
burden on Van-O-Lite.
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Permit Application Approval is Mandated bv the Code
The storage containers at 6045 do not adversely impact either the business or
nearby residential neighborhood. They are well built and tastefully color
coordinated with the building, thus making them difficult to distinguish from the
building itself. They are well maintained and will continue to be so in the future.
(See Exhibit 2.) In addition, between the 6045 property and the residential
property, Van-O-Lite has built a high fence that obscures the containers from the
adjoining residential property. The parking slots located in the back of the
building are restricted to automobiles, thus allowing easy access of emergency
personnel and equipment. The containers pose no health or safety hazard
according to the Fire Department's rules, as there is the necessary 20 foot
unobstructed clearance width for the entry of fire apparatus. (See Section
10.204(a) of the 1991 Uniform Fire Code.)
VI
Conciusion
Van-O-Lite has met with all the Code requirements necessary to receive a permit
for the use of its storage containers. In addition, the Van-Lite request is for a
permit limited to the time necessary for the installation of the fire suppression
system and the construction of the mezzanine. For all the above-cited reasons,
Van-O-Lite's request for a Special Use Permit should be approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert J. ulgen
Attorney at Law
Atty. No. 32621
5620 Code Avenue
Edina, MN 55436
(952) 920-9311
Attorney for Van-O-Lite, Inc.
Dated: October 2, 2002
EXHIBIT LIST
1(a) Letter from Wells Fargo Bank regarding the Van-O-Lite loan.
1(b) Letter from JTD Industrial Supply regarding installation of inezzanine and sprinkler
system.
2(a) Photograph of back of Van-O-Lite building.
2(b) Photograph of view of the back of Van-O-Lite building from residential area.
Small Bustness Banking
Fridley Offlce
MAC N9363-011
6315 University Avenue Northeast
Fridley, MN 55432
612 316-4023
612 316-4025 Fax '
October 1, 2002
David J Mclellan
Van-O-Lite
6041 University Ave. N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Dear Dave:
Thank you for banking with Wells Faxgo Bank. We have received your
financial statements and currently considering an additional $65,000 term
loan for a construction project you are considering at 6041 L7niversity Ave.
N.E. Fridley, Minnesota.
If you have any additional information that you feel would be helpful, you
may contact me at 612.316.4004.
Sincerely,
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Dan Weninger �
Assistant Vice President
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INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
JTD is currently involved in the design of a Storage Mezzanine and Sprinkler system for
Van O Lite Inc. in the city of Fridley.
If you have any questions or need specific information, please do not hesitate to call me
at 651-639-0075 ext. 315
Derek C. Schmitt
Account Manager
JTD Industrial Supply
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RE UEST
The petitioner, Van O Lite, is seeking a special use permit to allow the outdoor storage of
containers in the rear yard. The containers will be for housing inventory and staging
product for delivery.
ANALYSIS
The property is located on East University Avenue Frontage Road. The existing
building, constructed in 2001, required a number of variances for the structure and
parking requirements. As a result, the open space around the building is at a premium.
There are alternatives to outdoor storage on this site. The Petitioner applied for a permit
for a mezzanine, which would be used for storage of materials. However, the Petitioner
chose not to pursue the construction of the mezzanine due to the sprinkler requirements
of City Code, Chapter 1306. Though the Petitioner does not favor the alternative of
building a mezzanine, it is the best alternative for storage on the site according to staff s
analysis.
The C-2, General Business zoning along University Avenue, comes from a time when
commercial use along the main corridors had direct access to University. Once direct
access was terminated, a frontage road system was required. This left shallow lots for
commercial development. Developers of these shallow lots must consider the site
dimensions and build accordingly. If this consideration is not taken into account, the City
may be left with undesirable image issues. Outdoor storage of containers would be one
such issue. The containers are highly visible from 60`h Avenue and the residential
neighborhood to the east. The storage of the containers will potentially diminish the
normal enjoyment of the properties surrounding the site.
Finally, fire roadway standards require access with a minimum of a 20-foot width of
unobstructed clearance (Article 10, Section 10.204a). Because this site is already
maximized, further reduction of the aisle space would potentially harm firefighters'
ability to maneuver on the site.
City staff has received comments from neighboring property owners. Donna Ruch,
whom resides directly behind Van O Lite, does not want to see any outside storage.
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Existin� Buildin�
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RECOMMENDATIONS
City staff recommends denial of the outdoor storage of containers with special z�se permit
#02-08.
Staff recommends denial of SP #02-08 due to the impact of outdoor storage on
neighboring properties, diminished image of buildings along City corridors, and the
diminished abiliry of firefighters to maneuver in emergency situations.
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CRY OF
FRIDLEY
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2002
William W. Burns, City Manager �
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Jon H. Haukaas, Public Works Director
October 7, 2002
First Reading: Snow Removal Ordinance Amendment
PW02-079
An inconsistency was found in the City Code pertaining to overnight parking of vehicles
during the winter months. When the City Council adjusted the overnight parking ban end
date from May 1 to April 1, the change was made to Section 506.04 but not to Section 506.05.
The attached Ordinance corrects this oversight.
Recommend the City Council approve the first reading of the ordinance amendment as
presented.
JHH:cz
Attachment
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 506 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE PERTAI1vING
TO SNOW REMOVAL — VIOLATION Ai�TD TOWING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
That Section 506.05 is hereby amended as follows:
506.05 SNOW REMOVAL - VIOLATION AND TOWING
1. During the winter months, commencing on the first day of November of any year,
to and including the first day of �-Anril of the following year, it shall be a
violation for any person to stop, park or leave standing a vehicle on any street or
highway in such a manner as to impede the plowing and/or removal of any snow,
ice, or waste on such street or highway.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF 2002.
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN, CITY CLERK
_ First Reading:
Second Reading:
Published:
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SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR
� AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER ��� `�����
CfiY OF
FRIDLEY
Date: 10/24/02
To: William Burns, City Manager
From: Scott Hickok, CDD and Paul Bolin, Planning Director
RE: Information on Ordinance Amending Chapter 205, Related to Outdoor Stora��:: :;��
the Industrial Districts.
INTRODUCTION
Fridley's current Code requirements for outdoor storage in industrial zoning district� i�F�. ,==�p
best, been described as confusing, open to interpretation, and unfair to industry. St� '�
investigated different ways to clarify Fridley's requirements, allowing limited outdoor
storage while still protecting the City's interests. Staff has worked to develop an Or��� . r��:j
revision that repeals and replaces the current requirements with more clearly written
language that balances industry needs with broader community needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION / CURRENT REGULATIONS
The current regulations allow outdoor storage in the M-1, M-2, M-4, & S-3 zoning ds, �
through a special use permit process, if the items being stored are "incidental" to t�Ef�
business. "IncidentaP' storage has been interpreted to mean that the storage is t�mr��� ��� c:�
in nature and the short term storage is not required as an on-going part of the busi���_ -�
The confusion is in defining temporary and determining whether or not an item is �
part of a business.
City Staff and the Planning Commission have recommended approval of th� ;
changes to the outdoor storage requirements in Fridley's Industrial Districts, .
exception of the S-3 (Onaway neighborhood) zoning district. The proposed ch��.:
allow Fridley industries to maintain some outdoor storage while not being detr��rp� rr7 '� F;:.
surrounding properties.
The proposed ordinance does not address the S-3 (Onaway Industrial District). �T :
many unique features of the Onaway District, additional time is needed to further �j�.
the needs of the Onaway district. Therefore, the changes proposed at this time ��_ _
the M-1, M-2, M-3, & M-4 industrial districts. Changes to the Onaway zoning di��: `
outdoor storage requirements wilf be further developed through neighborhood rr�• :
the near future.
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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. All
changes to the zoning ordinance are noted in the attached ordinance format. Staff further
recommends that Council hold the first reading for the proposed zoning text amendment.
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Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 205, SECTIONS 20�.17, 205.18, 205.19, 20520
AND 20�.25 RELATED TO OUTDOOR STORAGE IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
The Fridley City Council hereby finds after review, examination and recommendation of staff
that Chapter 205 related to outdoor storage in Industrial Districts be amended as follows:
SECTION 1.
That the following lanb age in Sections 205.17.O1.C.(11 j, 205.18.O1.C.(12), 205.192.C.(4),
205.20:O1.C.(2), and 205.25.04.C.(12) be hereby repealed:
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SECTION 2.
That Section 205.17 be hereby amended as follows
205.17. M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTR3CT REGULATIONS
1. USES PERMITTED
C. Uses Permitted With a Special Use Permit.
(11) LIMITED OUTDOOR STURAGE
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All limited outdoor storaQe shall satisfy the followinQ requirements and other stipulations
deemed necessarv due to site conditions:
(a) The outdoor storaQe area is limited to a maximum size equal to 50% of the
principal buildinQs footprint. This area must be desianated on a site plan
submitted with the Special Use Permit (SUP) application and must be located
in the side or rear vard.
(b) The materials and equipment kept in the desiQnated outdoor storaQe area must
be fully screened so as to not be visible from:
�(1)) A residential district adiacent to the use;
((2)) A residential district across a public ri�ht-of-wav from the use;
((3)) A public park adjacent to the use;
{(4)) A public ri�ht-of-wav, includin� railroad ri�ht-of-wav, adiacent to
the use; or
((5)) Anv commercial use adiacent to the use.
(c) ScreeninQ of the outdoor stora�e area shall be achieved throuQh a combination
of masonrv walls, fencin�, bermin�, and landscapin� in accordance with
Section 205.17.07.G.(1)(a)
(d) Materials and ectuiument stored outside must not exceed 12 feet in hei�ht.
(e) The outdoor storaQe area must be a citv-avnroved hard surface and bound on
the perimeter bv B-6-12 concrete curb and Qutter.
�fl Special use permit for limited outdoor storaQe shall not permit the outside
stora�e of semi-trucks, semi-trailers, or heaw construction equipment.
jg) Hazardous chemicals and materials are prohibited from bein� stored outside.
(h) The outdoor storaQe shall not affect the required amount of parkinQ stalls
needed on site.
(i) The location and types of materials to be stored are to be reviewed bv the Fire
Marshall.
SECTION 3.
That Section 205.18 be hereby amended as follows
205.18. M-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
2. USES PERMITTED
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C. Uses Permitted With a Special Use Permit.
(11 j LIMITED OUTDOOR STORAGE
All limited outdoor storaQe shall satisfv the followinQ requirements and other sti�: t.�s
deemed necessary due to site conditions:
(a) The outdoor stara�e area is_limited to a maximum size equal to 50% of tl;, ;
principal buildin�s footprint. This area must be desianated on a site p1ar�
submitted with the Special Use Permit (SUP) avplication and must be lo�%�t�� in
the side or rear vard.
(b) The materials and �quipment kept in the desi�nated outdoor storaae area .� :;:
fullv screened so as to not be visible from:
((1)) A residential district adiacent to the use;
((2)) A residential district across a public ri�ht-of-wav from the use;
((3)) A public park adiacent to the use;
((4)) A public ri�ht-of-wav, includin� railroad ri�ht-of_wav, adiacent tc= �?�.t;�
or
((5)) Anv commercial use adiacent to the use.
�c) Screenin� of the outdoor stora�e area shall be achieved throu�h a combin���rYk.} C��'
masonrv walls, fencin�, bermin�, and landscapin� in accordance wrth Sc_:: <<
205.18.06.G.(1)(a)
(d) Materials and equipment stored outside must not exceed 12 feet in heig���_,.
(e) The outdoor storaQe area must be a city-approved hard surface and boun�,=u�� tf�.
perimeter bv B-6-12 concrete curb and �utter.
(fl Special use permit for limited outdoor stora�e shall not permit the outsi �r,. .. „
of semi-trucks, semi-trailers, or heaw construction eQUipment.
fg) Hazardous chemicals and materials are prohibited from bein� stored o�t�
�h) The outdoor stora�e shall not affect the reauired amount of parkin� st�� ,.
on site.
OThe location and types �of materials to be stored are to be reviewed by �?�� �
MarshalL
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SECTION 4.
That Section 20�.19 be hereby amended as follows
20�.19. M-3 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL, OUTDOOR INTENSIVE DISTRICT
2. USES PERMITTED
A. Principal Uses
The following are principal uses in N1-3 Districts:
(3) Uses whose principal use requires the outdoor storage of materials, motor
vehicles, or equipment, including the outdoor manipulation of said materials,
motor vehicles, or equipment under the followin� conditions.
�i) The materials and equipment must be fullv screened so as to not be visible
from:
((1)) A residential district adiacent to the use;
((2)) A residential district across a public ri�ht-of-wav from the use;
((3)) A public park adiacent to the use;
((4)) A public ri�ht-of-wav, includin� railroad ri�ht-of-wav, adiacent to
the use; or
((5)) Any commercial use adiacent to the use.
(k) Screenin� of the outdoor stora�e area shall be achieved throu�h a combination
of masonrv walls, fencin�, berming, and landscapin� in accordance with
Section 205.19.07.G.(1)(a)
(1) Materials and equipment stored outside must not exceed 15 feet in hei�ht.
(m) The outdoor stora�e of motorized vehicles must be on a citv-approved hard
surface and bound on the perimeter bv B-6-12 concrete curb and gutter.
(n) Hazardous chemicals and materials are prohibited from bein� stored outside.
(o) The location and tvues of materials to be stored are to be reviewed bv the Fire
Marshall.
(�}� Telecommunications Towers and Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
are regulated in Section 205.30 (Ref. Ord. 1112).
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SECTION 5.
That Section 20�.20 be hereby amended as follows
205.20. L�I-4 MANUFACTURING ONLY
4. USES PERYIITTED
C. Uses Permitted With a Special Use Permit.
�11) LIMITED OUTDOOR STORAGE
All limited outdoor stora�e shall satisfy the followin� requirements and other
stipulations deemed necessarv due to site conditions:
(a) The outdoor stora�e area is limited to a maximum size equal to 50% of the
principal buildin�s footnrint. This area must be desi�nated on a site plan
submitted with the Snecial Use Permit (SUP) application and must be located
in the side or rear vard.
(b) The materials and equipment kept in the desi�nated outdoor storaQe area must
be fullv screened so as to not be visible from:
((1)) A residential district adiacent to the use;
((2)) A residential district across a public ri�ht-of-wav from the use;
((3)) A public vark adiacent to the use;
((4)) A public riQht-of-wav, includin� railroad right-of-wav, adiacent to the
use; or
((5))Anv commercial use adiacent to the use.
(c) walls, fencin�, bermin�, and landscapin� in accordance with Section
205.20.06.G.(1)(a)
(d) Materials and.equipment stored outside must not exceed 12 feet in hei�ht.
(e) The outdoor stora�e area must be a citv-apnroved hard surface and bound on
the perimeter bv B-6-12 concrete curb and Qutter.
(fl Special use permit for limited outdoor storage shall not nermit the outside
stora�e of semi-trucks, semi-trailers, or heaw construction equipment.
(�l Hazardous chemicals and materials are prohibited from beina stored outside.
(h) The outdoor storaQe shall not affect the required amount of parkin� stalls
needed on site.
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(i) The location and tvpes of materials to be stored are to be reviewed bv the Fire
Marshall.
SECTION 6
That Section 20�.25 be hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 205.2� S-3 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL, ONAWAY ADDITION DISTRICT
USES PERNIITTED
C. Uses Permitted With a Special Use Permit.
(11) LIMITED OUTDOOR STORAGE
All limited outdoor storaQe shall satisfv the followin� reQuirements and other
stipulations deemed necessarv due to site conditions:
(c) The outdoor storaae area is limited to a maximum size equal to 50% of the
principal buildin�s footprint. This area must be desi�nated on a site nlan
submitted with the Special Use Permit (SUP) application and must be located
in the side or rear vard.
(d) The materials and equipment keut in the desi�nated outdoor stora�e area must
be fullv screened so as to not be visible from:
((1)) A residential district adiacent to the use;
((2)) A residential district across a public right-of-way from the use;
((3)) A public park adiacent to the use;
((4)) A public ri�ht-of-way, includin� railroad ri�ht-of-wav, adiacent to
the use; or
�(5)) Anv commercial use adiacent to the use.
(e) Screenin� of the outdoor stora�e area shall be achieved throu�h a combination
of masonrv walls, fencin�, bermin�, and landscapin� in accordance with
Section 205.25.09G.(1)(a)
(fl Materials and equipment stored outside must not exceed 12 feet in hei�ht.
(�) The outdoor stora�e area must be a citv-approved hard surface_and b_o_und on
the perimeter bv B-6-12 concrete curb and �,itter.
(h) Snecial use permit for limited outdoor stora�e shall not permit the outside
stora�e of semi-trucks, semi-trailers, or heavy construction equipment.
(i) Hazardous chemicals and materials are prohibited from bein� stored outside.
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(i) The outdoor stora�e shall not affect the reQUired amount of parkin� stalls
needed on site.
(k) The location and tvpes of materials to be stored are to be reviewed bv the Fire
Marshall.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF 2002
ATTEST:
Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk
Public Hearing:
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Publication:
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Scott J. Lund, Mayor
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GTY OF
FRIDLEY
To:
From:
Date:
Re:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
OCTOBER 28, 2002
William W. Burns, City Manager ���"'
R.ichard D. Pribyl, Finance Director
Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk
October 23, 2002
Resolution Revoking On Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for AMF Bowling Centers
Inc., d/b/a AMF Maple Lanes Located at 6310 Highway 65 NE
The City Council held a public hearing on April 22, 2002, as required by Fridley City Code Section
603.17, due to non-compliance of the food to liquor sales required by Section 603.10.19. At that time
the Ciry Council made a motion to approve a probationary license for six months and to continue the
public hearing to October 28, 2002.
Finance Director Pribyl notified Licensing Manager Sara Terrell by telepho� shortly after the public
hearing that AMF was required to submit a monthly report indicating the food to liquor sales ratio. He
again reiterated that fact in a letter to AMF's Attorney James Moran
Staff received one report dated August 22, 2002, for the months of May, June and July. This report
indicates the food sales falls significantly below the 40% minimum requirement:
Month Food Sales
May $5,574
June $2,710
July $3,173
Liquor Sales Percenta�e
$15,341 27%
$7,382 27%
$7,315 30%
Staffreceived a letter from AMF's Attorney James Mora� dated September 11, 2002, stating his client
will be unable to meet the 40% food sales ratio in the foreseeable future.
Based on the information above, and the fact that the city did not receive additional reports for the
months of August and September from AMF, staff feels it is necessary to enforce the city ordinance. At
this time staffrecommends revocation of the intoxicating liquor license held by AMF Bowling Centers,
Inc., d/b/a AMF Maple Lanes due to norrcompliance of the city ordinance. A resolution has been
prepared with Findings of Fact for the City Council to review and adopt.
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RESOLUTION NO. - 2002
A RESOLUTION REVOKING L�1'TOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR AMF BOWLING
CENTERS INC. D/B/A AMF tiIAPLE LANES LOCAT'ED AT 6310 HIGHWAY 65 NE
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley, Minnesota, regulates the sale of intoxicating liquor in establishments
located within the City, pursuant to the authority granted to it under Minnesota Statutes Section
340A, by ordinance, specifically Section 603 of the Fridley Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, Fridley City Code, Secrion 603.10.19 states that at the time of renewal of any license for
the sale of liquor within the city, "Lhe applicant shall submit proof to the City that a minimum of 40%
of the gross sales, derived from the sale of food and intoxicating liquors of the establishxnent, for.
which the "on-sale" license is to be used, is in the serving of food, as required by Section 603.10.18";
and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2002, the City of Fridley received a renewal application for intoxicating
liquor for AMF Bowling Centers Inc. d/b/a AMF Maple Lanes (hereinafter referred to as "AMF")
located at 6310 Highway 65 NE stating their food to liquor ratio was 40% food sales and 60% liquor
sales;and
WHEREAS, it is the usual and ordinary practice of the City in the enforcement of Section 603 of the
Fridley Municipal Code to require the certification of a Certified Public Accountant of the sales ratios
of food to liquor sales on any establishment selling liquor within the City; and
WHEREAS, on February 8, 2002, after reviewing the renewal application, staff forwarded a request
to AMF requesting a CPA Statement of gross receipts for food and liquor sales for the previous
license year, as it was not included in the application; and
WHEREAS, on February 20, 2002 staff received a copy of a P& L Revenue Spread Report, in lieu
of a CPA Statement, on gross receipts for food and liquor sales for the twelve months ending
December 31, 2001, for AMF Maple Lanes; and
WHEREAS, after staff reviewed the information provided by AMF, staff deternuned the actual food
to liquor ratio appeazed to be 72% liquor and 28% food, as AMF had not included beer and wine
sales in their equation; and
WHEREAS, the actual ratios of food and liquor sales based upon the data and information provided
to the City by AMF would place AMF significantly out of compliance with the required food and
liquor sales ratios required by the aforesaid ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Fridley City Code Section 603.17 states that, "the City Council may suspend or revoke
any license for the sale of intoxicating liquor for the violation of any provision or condition of this
Chapter or of any State law or Federal law regulating the sale of intoxicating liquor"; and
WHEREAS, Fridley City Code Section 603.18 requires that, "a revocation or suspension by the
Council shall be preceded by written notice to the licensee and a public hearing. The notice shall
give at least ten (10) days notice of the time and place of the hearing and shall state the nature of the
charges against the licensee"; and
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WHEREAS, on March 28, 2002, the city clerk prepared and mailed a letter to the AMF Corporate
Office and AMF Fridley Office, via certified mail, notifying AMF they did not meet the food to
liquor sales ratio required by the City Ordinance and that staff would be scheduling a public hearing
in front of the City Council on Apri122, 2002, to suspend or revoke the intoxicating liquor license for
norrcompliance with the provisions of the ordinance and staff received signed return receipts cards;
and
WHEREAS, on April 22, 2002, the Fridley City Council held a public hearing on AMF's renewal
application, granted AMF a probationary license for six months and continued the public hearing to
October 28, 2002; and
WHEREAS, on or about April 25, 2002, Finance Director Richard Pribyl discussed by telephone
with Sara Tenell, AMF Licensing Manager, the monthly reporting requirements AMF would need to
provide to the City of Fridley to assure compliance with the provisions of the aforesaid Ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2002, a letter was sent by Finance Director Richard Pribyl to James Moran,
attorney for AMF, informing him of the probationary license period, monthly reporting requireme nts,
and definition of food sales; and
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2002, staff received a letter from AMF reporting their food to liquor sales
for the months of May, June and July which showed that AMF had not yet met the food to liquor
sales ratio; and
WHEREAS, a letter dated September 11, 2002, from Attorney Moran, indirectly stated AMF could
not meet the 40% food ratio; and
WHEREAS, based on the information received from AMF, staff recommends enforcing the
ordinance by permanently revoking the liquor license for this location and owner.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley after listening to
all of the facts presented hereby makes the fallowing FINDINGS OF FACT:
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That each and all of the foregoing factual statements aze true and correct and are
incorporated herein as part of the findings of fact and record of these precedings.
That AMF has not provided the City of Fridley with a report of the food to liquor sales
ratio on a monthly basis as required by the letter dated June 3, 2002; and
That, based on the letter dated September 11, 2002 from Attorney Moran, it appears AMF
will be unable to meet the 40% food sales rario in the foreseeable future; and
4. That Fridley City Code Section 603.17 states, "that the City Council ryay suspend or
revoke any license for the sale of intoxicating liquor for the violation of any provision or
condition of this Chapter or of any State law or Federal law regulating the sale of
intoxicating liquor."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVE THAT based on these findings the City Council of the Ciry of Fridley
hereby revokes the Intoxicating Liquor License to AMF Bowling Centers, Inc., dba AMF Maple
Lanes located at 6310 Highway 65 NE as allowed by Fridley City Code Section 603.17.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF 2002.
Attest:
Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk
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Scott J. Lund, Mayor
Month
Aprii
May
June
July
August
September
Recap of total Food & Beverage Sales - ihrough the first 3 Per's
Ending 9/9/02
Maple Lanes - AMF Bowling Center
Food Revenue 13508
Candy & soda Revenue 2087
Total Food Revenue 15595
Liquor Revenue 26542
Total F&B Revenue 42,137
Food % to total 37%
Food Sales
$5,574
$2,710
$3,173
$2,714
$2,635
$8,159
Liquor Sales
$15,341
$7,382
$7,315
$6,203
$3,199
$17,140
Percentage
27%
27%
30%
30.40%
45.20%
32.30%
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CffY OF
FRIDLEY
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2002
TO: WILLIAM W. BURNS, CITY MANAGER ��
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FRONI:
SUBJECT:
RICHARD D. PRIBYL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SHARON FETTING, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2001 STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 2001-1
DATE: October 16, 2002
Attached you will find the final assessment roll for the 2001 Street Improvement Project No. St.
2001-1 along with the Resolution to adopt the assessment. This project included 103 properties. Ten
of the property owners petitioned the City to replace their existing concrete curb and gutter.
The assessment will be for 10 years at a rate of 6.5%.
RDP/sf
Attachment
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RESOLUTION NO. -2002
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR THE
2001 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2001-1
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the council has met and heard
and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the 2001Street Improvement Project
No. 2001-1. �
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA:
Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby
accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein and each tract of
land therein included is hereby founci to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of
the assessment levied against it.
Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of ten years,
the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 2003, and shall
bear interest at the rate of 6'h percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment
resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of
this resolution until December 31, 2003. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added
interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the
county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of
payment, to the city treasurer, except that no interest shall be chazged if the entire assessment is paid
within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the city
treasurer the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31
of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made befare November 15 or
interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year.
The Finance Director shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county
auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be collected
and paid over in the same manner as other municipal t�es.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF OCTOBER, 2002.
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR
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ESS�S1V�iT ROLL FOR
2001 STRE�Z IIV�80VENN�NNT PROJECT NO. ST 2001- 1
Estimated
Assessment for
Concrete Curb & Actual
Front Gutter Based on Assessment
Address PIN No. Ft $15 per Front Ft $9.83 per Front
Ft
SKJONSBY BOMVIE 133024430060 90 $1,350.00 $884.T0
6096 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
STRAND MARY ANN 133024430061 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
6122 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
LIABRAATEN CLAIRMONT & N E 133024430062 85 $1,275.00 $835.55
6128 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
DEMELLO FRANK J& SHARON J 133024430063 100 $1,500.00 $983.00
6134 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
GERGEN DA1vIEL J& SHELLOY M 133024430065 100 $1,500.00 $983.00
6133 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
ADOLPHSON LOREN A& LOIS Y 133024430066 70 $1,050.00 $688.10
6131 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
DAVIDSON KIITH A& DONEPTA R 133024430067 100 $1,500.00 $983.00
6127 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
GAGNER LORRAINE A 133024430068 80 $1,200.00 $T86.40
6125 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
ASP ANDREW M& JHANINE L 133024430069 80 $1,200.00 $T86.40
6115 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
TOLER KEITH D 133024430070 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
6105 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
LOHMER GEORGE C& NATALIE J 133024430071 85 $1,275.00 $835.55
6095 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
QUINN MICHAEL R& LOLTISE D 243024120002 67 $1,005.00 $658.61
6005 GARDENA CIR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
57
ESSFSSN�IT ROLL FOR
2001 STREEr IIV�ROVIIV�NT PROjECT NO. ST 2001- 1
Estimated
Assessment for
Concrete Curb & Actual
Front Gutter Based on Assessment
Address PIN No. Ft $1 S per Front Ft $9.83 per Front
Ft
CARISON BRETT R& RENA J 243024120003 67 $1,005.00 $658.61
6003 GARDENA CIR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
LEWIS DONALD R& PATRICIAA 243024120004 6? $1,005.00 $658.61
6001 GARDENA LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
HILBER LONTTA L 243024120005 75 $1,125.00 $73?.25
5951 GARDENA LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
NEISON MARGARE'f R 243024120026 142 $2,130.00 $1,395.86
6090 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
MENDOZA SALVADOR & MARIA 243024120080 100 $1,500.00 $983.00
6084 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN
MC AFEE RAYMOND L& BE'TTY J 243024120030 88 $1,320.00 $86S.U4
1360 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
CULBERTSON TERRY M& SUSAN E 243024120031 80 $1,200.00 $T86.40
1358 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
MOSS DALE ALLAN & JEAN M 243024120032 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
1356 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
WERNER ELIZABEfH A 243024120033 80 $1,200.00 $T86.40
1354 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
GILMORE STEVEN J& KARENA 243024120034 80 $1,200.00 $T86.40
1352 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
MEYERHOF'F HANS P& ROSE 243024120035 80 $1,200.00 $786.4U
1350 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
DUAVICKJLTNE 243024120036 80 $1,200.00 $T86.40
1348 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
TUMMS PAUL G& ROBERTA M 24302412003T 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
1346 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
i
ESSiSS1V�iT ROLL FOR
2001 STRE�T IIV�ROVIIV�NT PBOjECT NO. ST 2001- 1
Estimated
Assessment for
Concrete Curb & Actual
Front Gutter Based on Assessment
Address PIN No. Ft $15 per Front Ft $9.83 per Front
Ft
ZAPPE THOMAS A& LINDA O 243024120038 80 $1,200.00 $T86.40
1344 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
SHOGREN, GERALD J& SFiRPiH 243024120039 77 $1,155.00 $756.91
1342 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
HAMERIVICK DAVID M& HELEN J 243024120040 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
1340 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
COLSTROM PAUL A& MARY E 243024120041 75 $1,125.00 $?37.25
1338 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
HIESTAND'THADDEUSG&LUANN 243024120042 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
B
1336 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
JOHNSON HAZII, V 243024120043 T5 $1,125.00 $T37.25
1334 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
GANNUCCI MICHAEL D& M M 243024120044 80 $1,200.00 $T86.40
1332 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432 '
MODIG RICHARD A& COMJIE J 243024120045 80 $1,200.00 $?86.40
1330 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
BRUTLAG KIITH W& DOROTHYA 243024120046 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
1328 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
I,INDQUIST RICHARD O& J R 24302412004T 80 $1,200.00 $T86.40
1326 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
GLASPER ST'EPHEN M& JOAN S 243024120048 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
1324 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
KIVLTDSONMARGARETJ 243024120049 80 $1,200.00 $T86.40
1322 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
KELLY SHAWN P& BIRGIT L 243024120050 80 $1,200.00 $T86.40
1320 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
59
ESSFSSN�N'P ROLL FOR
2001 STR,EST IIV�ROOIIV�NT PROJECT NO. ST 2001 - 1
Estimated
Assessment for
Concrete Curb & Actual
Front Gutter Based on Assessment
Address PIN No. Ft $15 per Front Ft $9.83 per Front
Ft
SEDZIELARZ FRANK S& MAIJA 243024120051 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
1318 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
DONOHUE W J& M L TRUSTEES 243024120052 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
1316 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
THORESON ALAN R& PAULAA 243024120053 80 $1,200.00 $T86.40
1314 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
PEARSON CHARLES E& SUSAN j 243024120055 ` 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
1310 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
MORRIS LAWRENCE & MAUREEN L 243024120056 143 $2,145.00 $1,405.69
1345 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
JECHOREK MICHAII, W 24302412005T 115 $1,725.00 $1,130.45
1349 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
THOMPSON MERLE M 243024120058 100 $1,500.00 $983.00
1351 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
HOLLERICH DANIEL C& DEBORA 243024120059 90 $1,350.00 $884.70
1353 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
PHILLIPS SUZ.AIVNE W 243024120060 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
1355 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
FAGAN MARK G& DEBRA J 243024120061 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
1357 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN SS432
HOPWOOD JAMFS J& NANCY L j 243024120062 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
1359 HILLCREST DR NE -
FRIDLEY MN 55432 _
NELSON RANDAL T& VIKHI R 243024120063 150 $2,250.00 $1,474.50
6083 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
GARCIA MAURICIO E& P 243024120064 130 $1,950.00 $1,2T7.90
6075 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
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E�AV�NT ROLL FOR
2001 STRE�'P IIU�ROVIIV�NT PROJECT NO. ST 2001 - 1
Estimated
Assessment for
Concrete Curb & Actual
Front Gutter Based on Assessment
Address PIN No. Ft $15 per Front Ft $9.83 per Front
Ft
QUERIMITMICHAEL$cREGINA 243024120065 130 $1,950.00 $1,277.90
6069 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
BOWERSBAR.BARAE&JOHNSON 243024120066 132 $1,980.00 $1,29T.S6
I�Y
1313 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 58432
MANIVINGTHOMA.SA&HELFRIDE 24302412006? 130 $1,950.00 $1,277.90
1315 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
KASPSZAK HII,EN P 243024120068 90 $1,350.00 $884.T0
1317 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
HING GARY WILLIAM & GLEN R 243024120069 85 $1,275.00 $835.55
1319 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
HANSON HAROLD C& LEONA C 243024120070 80 $1,200.00 3T86.40
1321 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
BOURNE RYAN D 243024120071 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
1323 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 85432
NYVOLDBETTET 2430241200T2 90 $1,350.00 $884.70
1325 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
PRICE DXPIIEL P& SUSAN M 2430241200T3 lOS 31,575.00 $1,032.15
132T HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
SCHREINER SARA H& V�SCIO P J 243024120074 115 $1,725.00 $1,130.45
1331 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
NGUYEN NAM THI 243024120075 150 52,250.00 $1,4T4.S0
1337 HILLCREST DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
LIND DONNA M 243024120076 100 $1,500.00 $983.00
6076 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
JEZIERSHI DIANE R& HADRATH J 243024120079 100 $1,500.00 $983.00
6072 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
61
ESSi�SMEN'P ROLL FOR
2001 STRE�R IIV�ROVE1V�iT PROJECT NO. ST 2001- 1
Estimated
Assessment for
Concrete Curb & F,ctual
Front Gutter Based on Assessment
Address PIN No. Ft $15 per Front Ft $9.83 per Front
Ft
THOMAS MARK A 243024210008 60 $900.00 $589.80
6054 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
WIKSTROM GUIVNAR JR 243024210012 75 $1,125.00 $73T.25
6035 GARDENA LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
BERG STANfON O& JUNE K 243024210013 82 $1,230.00 $806.06
6025 GARDENA LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
OLSON DONNA C 243024210014 67 $1,005.00 $658.61
6015 GARDENA LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
SCHUTZ M�iRTIN D& SANDY J 243024210015 88 $1,320.00 $868.04
5991 GARDENA LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
CRAFP DENMS j& ANfOINEZTE M 243024210016 80 $1,200.00 $786.40
6030 GARDENA LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
LY'i'WYN NESTOR M 243024210017 75 $1,125.00 $?37.25
6010 GARDENA LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
WUERTL, BRIAN L& BEVERLY R 243024210018 133 $1,995.00 $1,307.39
5980 GARDENA LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
SWANSON HAROLD E& IONE K 243024210019 90 $1,350.00 $884.?0
6064 WOODY LN NE -
FRIDLEY MN 55432
TOMCZYK KAZIMIERZ AND MARTA 243024210020 I 10 $1,650.00 $1,081.30
6060 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
JOHNSTON KEITH D& DIIVISE M 243024210033 82 $1,230.00 $805.06
1306 HILLCREST DR NE •
FRIDLEY MN 55432
ERICKSON OLIVER R& EDNA D 243024210034 60 $900.00 $583.t30
6056 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
BURTON JOHN & LUEHMANN 243024210037 121 $1,815.00 � I,1 f°::", ;::
SANDRA
6061 WOODY LN NE �
FRIDLEY MN 55432
62
3SSE4SN�NT ROLL FOR
2001 STRE�T IIV�ROVELV�NT PROJECT NO. ST 2001- 1
Estimated
Assessment for
Concrete Curb & Actual
Front Gutter Based on Assessment
Address PIN No. Ft $15 per Front Ft $9.83 per Front
Ft
BYRNE TIMOTHY & MARY 243024210046 80 $1,200.00 $T86.40
6053 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
BALDAUF'FROBERT&CAROL 243024210047 12S $1,875.00 $1,228.25
6045 GARDENA LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
WALI,ACHLAURAR 243024240032 TS $1,125.00 $73T.25
5849 TENIVISON DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
CAPUTA ELEANOR J 243024240033 75 $1,125.00 $737.25
5841 TEMdISON DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
GERGESSAMIY 243024240034 T5 $1,125.00 $737.25
5833 TENMSON DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
NOREN RONALD & SCHNEIDER D R 243024240035 75 $1,125.00 $737.25
5825 TENMSON DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
ERICKSON GARY L& M L TRUSTEES 243024240036 75 $1,125.00 $737.25
581 T TENDTISON DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
GAHR THOMAS C& DHIIN KAREN 24302424003? 93 $1,395.00 $914.19
J
5809 TEMVISON DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
LYONS TIMOTHY P& LORI j S 243024240038 102 $1, 530.00 $1,002.66
5801 TENNISON DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
GARBER SHELLEY A 243024240039 102 $1,530.00 $1,002.66
5800 TENPiISON DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
SOPCINSHI RAYMOND & DII,ORES 243024240040 93 $1,395.00 $914.19
5808 TENIVISON DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
63
ESSFSSN�IT ROLL F08
2001 STREEP IIVBROVE1V�AiT PRO]ECT NO. ST 2001- 1
Estimated
Assessment for
Concrete Curb & Actual
Front Gutter Based on Assessment
Address PIN No. Ft $15 per Front Ft $9.83 per Fzont
Ft
SEXTON WILLIAM J& YVONNE M 243024240041 T5 $1,125.00 $737.25
5816 TENMSON DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
VAJDA JOHN A& CR.S.S�iNDRO I 243024240042 75 $1,125.00 $73T.28
5824 TENTTISON DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
JAWORSHIMARKH 243024240043 75 $1,125.00 $737.25
5832 TENPiISON DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
LASSERTHOMASH&LYNNM 243024240044 105 $1,5T5.00 $1,03Z.15
5840 TENDTISON DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432 �
FUHRMANM DAVID J& THERESA 243024240061 75 $1,125.00 $737.25
5855 TEPTNISON DR NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
TpTgt, g,qgES�y�NT S81,T46.28
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ESSE4SIV�NT BOLL FOB
2001 STREE'P IIVBROVIIV�NT PROJECT NO. ST 2001-1
Estimated
Assessment for
Concrete Curb & Actual
Address PIN No. Front Ft Gutter Assessment
xttrrr�t J�fs & joxrr 243024210025 $ 600.00 $ 600.00
6014 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
HLTYNH CT & QUACH L& HUYNH T 243024210026 $600.00 $ 600.00
5948 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
HEGI CAR.RAIG G& I�LLY A 243024210042 $ 600.00 $ 600.00
6001 WOODY LN PTE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
LU STEVEN N 243024210041 $ 600.00 $ 600.00
601 S WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
MAGNUSON JAMES & TERESE 243024210024 $ 600.00 $ 600.00
5988 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
ALLANSON RICHARD & MARY 243024210023 $ 600.00 $ 600.00
6020 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
LANDES DAVID & SHARON 243024210027 $ 600.00 $ 600.00.
5928 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
LINDEMAN WALTER & SHARON 243024210022 $ 600.00 $ 600.00
6040 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
NEEB TIMOTHY & DEBRA 243024210039 $ 600.00 $ 600.00
6041 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
LINDBLAD WAYNE & MARCIA 243024210040 $ 600.00 $ 600.00
6021 WOODY LN NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
$ 87,T46.28
TOTAL ASSESSMEN'I5
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AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 200�
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TO: WILLIAlV1 W. BURNS, CITY MANAGER �+�
FROM:
SUBJECT:
RICHARD D. PRIBYL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SHARON FETTING, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE VARICHAK
ADDITION UTILITY PROJECT #342
DATE: October 16, 2002
Attached you will find the final assessment roll for the Varichak Additian Utility Project #342 along
with the Resolution to adopt the assessment. The assessment is for two properties in the Varichak
Addition. The assessment was $23,295.60 of which $12,145 was paid by the developer, Stephen
Varichak. The remaining balance of $11,150.60 will be divided equally between the two properties.
The assessment will be certified for 15 years at an interest rate of 6.5%.
We have also attached a copy of the signed Assessment And Payment Agreement. Please note that in
said Agreement, under the section AGREEMENT, number 9 states that any outstanding balance wi11
be assessed at 7% for 15 years with an additional5% administrative charge. The City has chosen to
reduce the interest rate to 6.5% and to eliminate the 5% administrative charge.
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RESOLUTION NO. -2002
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR THE
VARICHAK UTILITY PROJECT NO. 342
WHEREAS, an Assessment and Payment Agreement For Certain Improvements Located in the
Varichak Addition, City of Fridley Minnesota is signed by all interested parties,
AND WHEREAS, the Agreement states that the outstanding balance will be assessed at seven (7)
percent over fifteen (15) years with a five (5) percent administrative charge added on,
AND WHEREAS, the City has chosen to assess the project at six and one half (6%Z) percent over 15
years without the 5 percent administrative charge.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA:
Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby
accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein and each tract of
land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of
the assessment levied against it.
Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of fifteen
years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 2003, and
shall bear interest at the rate of 6'/2 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this
assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from
the date of this resolution until December 31, 2003. To each subsequent installment when due shall
be added interest for one year on all unpaid instaliments.
The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the
county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of
payment, to the city treasurer, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid
within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the city
treasurer the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31
of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or
interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year.
The Finance Director shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county
auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be collected
and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF OCTOBER, 2002.
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR
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VARICHAK UTILITY PROJECT #342
Name PIN No. Act�,:�l
Asses�.�..���nt
Angelique K. Fredericksen et al 24-30-24-11-0131 $11, 64`A �30
5942 Benjamin Street NE
Fridley MN 55432 6 072..�n�
$
5,575.�C�
Current Owner 24-30-24-11-0132
Steven & Karen Hank $11,647.80
5924 Benjamin Street NE
Fridley MN 55432 6 072.�Q
$
Agreement Signed By Previous Owner S,SZ5.30
Beverly Wales
9509 Dogwood Avenue N
Brooklyn Park MN 55443-1564
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ASSESSMENT AND PAYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN
I1�IPROVENiENTS LOCATED IN THE VARICHAK ADDITION, CITY OF
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA
Recitation.
The undersigned parties make this Agreement for the purpose of paying for certain
improvements contracted by the City of Fridley, Minnesota (hereinafter, "the City") in the form
of sewer and water utility service line connections from the City owned mainlines to the property
lines located at the Benjamin Street face of the Varichak Addition in the City of Fridley.
Together they state as their understanding, the following:
l. Partners Stephen P. Varichak, Delores M. Varichak, James Surdyk and Lynne E. Surdyk
(hereinafter, "Varichak" or Varichak-Surdyk Partnership") replatted certain property
located within the City of Fridley and now known as the "Varichak Addition".
2. That Varichak and the City negotiated and executed a Development Agreement
(hereinafter "the Agreement") that was intended to define the duties and responsibilities
of the City and Varichak, as well as his assigns, in developing the Varichak addition.
That Agreement dated August 9, 1999, and recorded December 3, 1999, as Doc. No.
1472910 in the Anoka County Recorder's office.
3. That three lots were created in the Varichak addition. One of the three lots, Lot 3 of
Block One of the Varichak addition, already had a connection with the sewer and water
lines located in Gardena Avenue. The other two lots had no such connection.
4. That of the rivo remaining lots, one was sold to Beverly Wales (hereinafter, "Wales"),
and the other to Angelique Frederiksen and Susan Okerstrom, as joint tenants
(hereinafter, "Frederiksen and Okerstrom").
5. That Wale's lot is legally described as Lot 2, Block 1 of the Varichak addition.
6. That Frederiksen's and Okerstrom's lot is legally described as Lot 1, Block 1 of the
Varichak addition.
7. That Lots 1 and 2 of the Varichak addition are not buildable lots until sewer and water
service lines are made available to them from Benjamin Street.
8. That the City, in Resolution 34-2001, ordered the preliminary plans, specifications and
estimates for the construction of the sewer and water connection between the City and the
� above-described lots pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §429.
9. That the City, in Resolution 35-2001 received the preliminary engineering report and set
a public hearing for the improvements in this project, again pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes §429.
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Varichak Assessment & Payment Agreement Page 2
10. That the aforesaid improvements were ordered by the City and the project received the
designation of Fridley "Utility Project No. 342".
1 l. That a contract for the work was awarded to Lametti and Sons, Inc., for $21,570 to which
was added the City's standard engineering and inspection fee of 8%.
12. That the parties contemplate that the work has been commenced and will be cornpleted in
the 2001 construction season.
13. That the parties agree that Utility Project No. 342 will benefit Lots 1 and 2 of the
Varichak addition.
14. That the parties wish to fully and fairly allocate the costs of Utility Project No. 342 based
upon the benefit received, as weli as the terms of the Agreement.
15. In consideration of the mutual promises and payments noted herein, as well as the release
from any future claims under the terms of the Agreemenx, the parties have reached the
following:
AGREEMENT
1. That Vanchak, Wales, Frederiksen and Okerstrom shall bear the full cost of the Project .
up to the amount of the contract price.
2. That the total cost payable by Varichak, Wales, Frederiksen and Okerstrom shall be
$23,295.
3. That the parties contemplate that Varichak will pay $11,570 of the underlying contract
cost of $21,570. Wales shall pay $5,000.00. Okerstrom and Frederiksen shall pay
$5,000.00.
4. That the City's fee of $1725 shall be born equally by the parties Varichak, Wales,
Okerstrom and Frederiksen.
5. That Varichak's payment shall be due and payable immediately upon execution of this
Agreement.
6. That Lots 1& 2 of the Varichak addition shall each b� assessed $11,647 for the project.
7. That Varichak's payment shall be applied equally to the assessment of both lots.
8. That the owners of either lot may pay off the outstanding amount due and assess�d
against that lot without penalty within 30 days of ihe Assessment.
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Varichak Assessment & Payment Agreement
Page 3
9. That any outstanding balance shall remain assessed against the property and the cost will
be assessed at 7% interest over fifteen years with a 5% administrative chazge.
10. That the work shall be completed in the 2001 construction season.
Signed:
City of Fridley, Minnesota
By: Scott J. nd, ayor
ATTEST:
De ra A. Sko en, C' Clerk
Dated: C� 1-'� b l
Dated: q'Z7 �Q /
Developer Varichak-Surdyk Parnership
Dated:
By: Stephen P. Varichak, Partner
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i��-C,� � Dated: % � �� " Z � � 2
Susan Okersti'bm
Beverly W es
This document drafted by:
Frederic W. Knaak (MN. Lic. 56777)
Holstad & Knaak, P.L.C.
1690 World Trade Center
30 E. 7th Street
St. Paul, MN. 55101
Dated: g � � �" �
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7. That Varichdk's payment sna(f be applied equally to the assessment of both lots:
8. That the owners of eithPr lot may pay off the outstandiny amount due and
assessed against that lot without penalty within 34 days of the Assessment.
9. That any outstandiny t,alance shall remain assessed against the property and
the cost wiN be assessed at 7%o interest over fifteen years with a 5°fo
administrative charge.
10. That the work shall be compl�ted in the 2001 constrcaction season.
Signed:
City of Fridley, Minnesota
By: Scott Lund, Mayor
ATTEST:
Dated:
Dated:
Developer
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Angelique F�ederiksen
Susan Okerstrom
Beverly Wales
Dated:
Datcd:
Dated:
This document drafted by:
Froderic W. Knaak (MN. �ic. �677i)
Holstad 8 Knaak, P.L.C.
1690 Worid Trade Center
30 E. 7"' Street
St. Paul, MN. 55101
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AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2002
TO: WILLIAM W. BURNS, CITY MANAGER ��
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FROM: RICHARD D. PRIBYL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SHARON FETTING, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2002 NUISANCE
ABATEMENT
DATE: October 28, 2002
Attached you will find the final assessment roll for the 2002 Nuisance Abatement along with the
Resolution to adopt the assessment.
The assessment includes 4 properties at a cost of $2,824.76. The assessment will be certified for 1
year at an interest rate of 6.5%.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT
FOR 2002 NUISANCE ABATEMENT
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the council has met and heard
and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the 2002 Nuisance Abatement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA:
Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby
accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein and each tract of
land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of
the assessment levied against it.
Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of one year,
the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 2003, and shall
bear interest at the rate of 6%2 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment
resolution. To the first installmenf shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of
this resolution until December 31, 2003.
The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to the
county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such proper�ty, with interest accrued to the date of
payment, to the city treasurer, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is paid
within 30 days from the adoption of tlxis resolution.
The Finance Director shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county
auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the caunty. Such assessments shall be collected
and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF , 2002.
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR
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ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
2002 NUSIANCE ABATMENT
Name PIN No. Actual
Assessment
Gary Wojtowicz 24-30-24-31-0025 $ 266.25
1110 Lynde Drive
Fridley, MN 55432
Kristina Harrison 12-30-24-13-0024 $ 114.54
7300 Hayes Street
Fridley, MN 55432
Tim Sylvester Builders 23-30-24-31-0110 $ 711.84
27875 Hwy 65 NE 5541 5`� Street $ 148.19
Isanti, MN 55040 $ 860.03
Dameon Johnston 12-30-24-12-0061 $ 81.25
1424 Osborne Road $ 1,441.75
Fridley, MN 55432 $ 60.94
$ 1,583.94
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AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2002
October 23, 2002
Wiiliam Burns, City Manager
From: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Paul Bolin, Planning Coordinatar
Stephanie Hanson, Planner
Subject: Variance Request, VAR #02-17, Robert & Constance Metcalf
M-02-125
INTRODUCTION
Constance & Robert Metcalf; owners of 860 West Moore Lake Drive, are seeking #o be
exempt from installing a hard surface drive as required by City Codes & Council resolution
that has declared gravel drivpways to be a public nuisance.
APPEALS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At the October 9, 2002, Appeals Commission meeting, a public hearir�g was held for VAR
#02-17. After reviewing the facts, the Appeals Commission recommended denial of the
request due to a lack of hardship.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PLANNING STAFF RECOMMNEDATION
City Staff recommends denial as the City Council deemed all gravel drives a public
nuisance in 1997.
Granting of this request would be very unfair to the 435 property owners who have
complied and paved their drives since 1997. Granting of this variance would be precedent
setting and entitle the few other property owners, who have failed to comply, to the same
variance. Granting of this request would, in essence, render the unpaved drive portion uf
the public nuisance section of the Code unenforceable.
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City of Fridley Land Use Application
VAR #02-17 October 9, 2002
GENERAL INFOR�vIATION SPECI.aI. INFORVLATION
Applicant:
Constance & Robert Nletcalf
860 West Moore Lake Drive
Fridley, iVIN 55432
Requested Action:
Variance to exempt property owner from installing
code required hard surface driveway.
Existing Zoning:
R-1 (Single Family Residential)
Location:
860 West Moore Lake Drive
Size:
App. 11,050 sq. ft. .25 acres
E�cisting Land Use:
Single family home.
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
N: Single Family, R-1
E: Single Family, R-1
S: Moore Lake
W: Single Family, R-1
Comprehensive Plan Conformance:
Consistent with Plan
Zoning Ordinance Conformance:
Sec. 205.07.06.A.(2) requires all vehicles to be
parked on a hard surface.
Sec. 110.02 has declared all gravel drives to be a
public nuisance in the City of Fridley.
Zoning History:
1956 - Lot is platted.
1958 - Home is built.
Legal Description of Property:
Lot 3, Block l, Shorewood 2°d Add.
Public Utilities:
Home is connected.
Transportarion:
W. Moore Lake Drive provides access to site.
Physical Characteristics:
Typical suburban landscaping.
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SU1�TivI11RY OF PROJECT
Peritioner is seeking to be e:cempt from installing a
hard surface drive as required by City Codes,
which have declared �avel driveways to be a
public nuisance.
SUVIVIARY OF HARDSHIP
"The main emphasis of my appeal is the flat,
non-inclining naticre of our driveway. I believe
oa�r propertv is icnique in this respect and
therefore qa�alifies for a variance. "—
Constance & Robert Metcalf
SUMi�TARY OF ANALYSIS
Ciry Staff recommends denial, as the City
Council deemed ALL gravel driveways to be a
picblic nuisance in 1997.
- Granting of this variance would be precedent
setting
CITY COLINCIL ACTION/ 60 DAY DATE
CC-10/28/02
(Existing Drive)
Staff Report Prepared by:
Paul Bolin, Stacy Stromberg, & Jon Haukaas
VAR #02-17
xEQ�EST
Constance & Robert Metcalf, owners of 860 West 1�loore Lake Drive, are seeking to be exempt from
installing a hard surface drive as required by City Codes & Council resolution that has declazed gravel
driveways to be a public nuisance.
SUMVIARY OF HARDSHIP
"The main emphasis of nry appeal is the flat, non-inclining nature of our.drivetivay. I believe our
properry is uniqtce in this respect and therefore qualifies for a variance. I also am personally
concernec� about the aesthetic impact of a concrete or hard surface driveway on #he appearance
of our property. "
— Constance & Robert Metcalf
Ai�tALYSIS
The property is located on the north shore of West Moore Lake. The lot is somewhat rectangular
shaped, with the home facing �est Moore Lake Drive. The existing home and carport were built in
19�8. The petitioner is seeking a variance to be exempt from City Gode requirements for hardsurface
drive and parking. The petirioner is also seeking an exemprion from the City's Public Nuisance
Ordinance which states that gravel driveways are a public nuisance.
In 1997, the City Council adopted an ordinance declaring �-avel ciriveways a public nuisance. They
were declared a public nuisance for a number of reasons, such as: they can cause erosion, contaminate
soil with oil and other vehicle fluids, and deposit gravel in the City's storm sewers and detention poz�ds.
When gravel driveways were declared a public nuisance, the City Council gave property owners five
years to have their gravel driveways paved: The five yeaz deadline is quickly approaching, which means
all gravel driveways in the City of Fridley must be paved with approved concrete or asphalt by
D�cember 31, 2002.
Though the Metcalf s drive may be aesthetically pleasing to them, it is a public nuisance, as evidenced
by the photographs provided by the petirioners (attached). Photo number two clearly shows rutting of
the wheelpaths as the driveway intersects with the city sidewalk. There is also visual evidence of gravel
being eroded onto that sidewalk from the driveway traffic and rain.
Only light rains or contaminants such as slow dripping oil or antifreeze can infiltrate on a rock or gravel
drive�vay. A rock/gravel driveway is effectively impervious under heavier rains forcing the water to run
off and carry some of the rock/graveUsoil materials with it, hence erosion.
Dtuing the winter months; the ground is frozen and no infiltration is happening. Therefore the change to
a paved driveway will not have any effect on the amount of water ponding at the end of the driveway
(Photo #6 & 7). This is merely the result of the curbline of West Moare Lake Drive in front of the
property being north facing and heavily shaded from the e�cisting trees. This rype of eYposure does not
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allow the sun to melt the snow along the edges of the street, therefore hinderin� the free flow of snow
melt to the storm sewer system.
A grouted flagstone driveway similar to the walk and stoop pictured in Photo number 4 could be an
acceptable alternative allowing the Metcalfs to achieve the natural aesthetic look they are trying to
maintain for their properiy.
Granting of this request would be very unfair to the 435 property owners who have complied and paved
their drives since 1997. Granting of this variance would be precedent setting and entitle the few other
properiy owners, who have failed to comply, to the same variance. Granting of this request would, in
essence, render the unpaved drive portion of the public nuisance secrion of the Code unenforceable.
For all of the reasons mentioned in this report, staff strongly recommends denial of this variance request.
RECOi1�IMENDATION
City Staff recommends denial as the City Coa�ncil deemed all gravel drives a public nicisance in
1997.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 9, 2002
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Kuechle called the October 9, 2002, Appeals Commission meeting to order at
7:29 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Larry Kuechle, Ken Vos, Blaine Jones, Gary Zinter, Sue Jackson
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Paul Bolin, Planning Coordinator
Stacy Stromberg, Planner
Robert and Constance Metcalf, 860 VWest Moore Lake Drive
Ken and Cathy Anderson, 132 River Edge Way
PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE REQUEST VAR #02-17. BY ROBERT 8�
CONSTANCE METCALF:
Per Section 205.07.06.a.(2) and Section 110.02 of the Fridley City Code, to exempt the
prope�ty owner from installing the code-required hard surface driveway on Lot 3,
Block 1, Shorewood Addition, generally located at 860 West Moo� e Lake Drive.
MOTION by Ms. Jacksan, seconded by Mr. Jones, to open the public hearing.
UPON A!/OICE VOTE; ALL VOTING AYIE, CHAIRP�RSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED �►T 7:34 P.M.
Mr. Bolin siated the petitioners are requesting a variance to be exempt from installing a hard-
surface driveway as required by City Code and Council r�solufion that has declared all gravel
driveways to be a public nuisance.
Mr. Bolin stated the subject property is located on the north shore of West Moore Lake Drive.
The existing home and carport were built in 1958. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family
Dweiling, as are all surrounding properties. The petitioners' summary of hardship statement is
the "the main emphasis of my appeal is the flat, non-inclining nature of our driveway, I believe
our property is unique to this respect, and therefore qualifies for a variance. I also have
personal concern about the aesthetic impact of a concrete or hard-surface driveway in the
appearance of our property. "
Mr. Bolin stated that in 1997, the City Council adopted an ordinance declaring all gra�el
driveways a public nuisance for a number of reasons, such as causing erosion and
contaminating soil with oil and other vehicle fluids. Gravel driveways cause a large amount of
gravel in City storm sewers and retention ponds. The petitioners are requesting a varianc� fc� h�
exempt from the City Code requirement for hard-surface parking and from the City's publi�
nuisance ordinance which previously stated that all gravel driveways in the City are a publie
nuisance.
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Mr. Bolin stated that when gravel driveways were declared a public nuisance, the City Council
gave property owners a five-year deadline (December 31, 2002), which means all gravel
driveways within the City of Fridley must be paved with approved concrete or asphalt by
December 31, 2002.
Mr. Bolin stated that although the Metcalfs' drive may be aesthetically pleasing to them, it is a
public nuisance as evidenced by the photographs provided by the petitioners. Only light rains or
contaminants such as slow dripping oil or antifreeze can infiltrate on a rock or gravel drive. A
rock gravel driveway is effectively impervious under heavier rains, forcing the water to run off,
and carrying some of the rock gravel soil and mate�ials with it; thereby causing erosion and
getting into City storm sewers and catch basins.
Mr. Bolin stated that during the winter months, the ground is frozen and no infiltration is
happening; therefore, there is no effect from the amount of water running off the driveway. The
ponding shown in the photos provided is a result of the curb line of West Moore Lake Drive in
front of the petitioners' home facing to the north and is heavily shaded from the existing trees.
This type of exposure does not allow the snow to melt along the edges of the street; thereby
hindering the free flow of snow melt into the storm sewer system.
Mr. Bolin stated one driveway option would be a grouted flagstone driveway, similar to the
petitioners' existing walk and stoop. This would allow the Metcalfs to achieve the natural
aesthetic look they are trying to maintain for their property while still meeting the City's
pavement requirements.
Mr. Bolin stated that granting this request would be very unfair to 435 property owners who have
complied and paved fheir driveways since 1997. Granting this variance would set a precedent
and entitle this same variance to the few other property owners who have failed to comply. It
would also, in essence, render the unpaved drive portion of the public nuisance section of the
City Code unenforceable. City staff recommends denial of this variance request as the Ciry
Council deems all gravel driveways a public nuisance.
Ms. Jackson asked if the ordinance specifies concrete or asphalt or just hard surface.
Mr. Bolin answered "hard surface."
Mr. Kuechle asked whether the City has any other areas where there are a lot of exemptions;
for example, length of grass. His inquiry was made in relation to the long prairie grass that
people have for natural lawns.
Mr. Bolin replied, no.
Mr. Zinter stated he was uncertain on the non-inclining definition. Are there other driveways that
have that same condition?
Mr. Bolin stated that 476 drives were identified in 1996. Most driveways are fairly level and
when paving, you can direct the surface water any way you wish. You can make the water run
off on both sides or build the driveway up on one side to make the water run away from the
home.
The petitioner, Ms. Constance Metcalf, pointed out again the flatness of their driveway and
stated it is not a hazard for runoff carrying the rock because, as seen in the photo, the rock is
not carried away and it is very, very flat. She also pointed out in the photo how the design is
very natural.
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Ms. Metcalf stated she also wanted to appeal being in the "11`h hour" of the ordinance as they
had not received the first letter from the City regarding the requirement. The first they heard of
this requirement was when a salesman came to their door a few years ago.
Ms. Metcalf wanted to make a point in terms of water runoff, stating she remembered back in
the first days when everyone was very conscious of the environment, there was publicity about
the open parking lot for bricks being porous and allowing water to soak into the earth, rather
than the problems they have now with all the concrete and blacktop causing the water to rush
down to the Mississippi River. She feels in that respect their driveway is a good thing.
Ms. Metcalf stating the suggestion of Mr. Bolin to use flagstone was a good idea but she is
afraid of the cost. Regarding the collection of water at the end of the driveway, she stated they
do need to fill that in some.
Mr. Zinter asked Ms. Metcalf if they have had to periodically add rocks to the driveway over the
years.
Ms. Metcalf replied that it is remarkable the way the driveway maintains itself and that only a
couple of times have they had to add rock.
Mr. Metcalf inentioned the statement about erosion in the first paragraph of the ordinance: He
stated their driveway does not have any erosion problems. It is paved with crest red river road
and, with its jagged edges, it packs into a hard surface. He states there is a very smalf hole
from the house to the street, just a few inches, caused when the street was put in 15-20 years
ago. The street was too high, and there is only about six inches of elevation from the front road
back to the sidewalk. He stated a light rain mostly soaks into the driveway, and a heavy rain
runs out the back of the carport into Moore Lake.
Mr. Metcalf stated he and his �vife are retired and living on a fixed income and do not welcome
this unnecessary requirement.
Ms. Jackson inquired as to whether there is a product that could be laid over something like
crushed red rock to seal it and glue it down.
Mr. Bolin stated he knew of an aggregate mix that is used and the red rock is actually mrxed in
with the concrete.
MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Mr. Zinter, to close the hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
PUBLIC HEARING ClOSED AT 7:51 P.M.
Dr. Vos stated that a requirement for a variance is a hardship, and he did not see anything in
this request that shows a hardship. He states he would vote against the appeal.
Mr. Jones agreed.
Mr. Jackson stated she believed this is a very important, viabie ordinance, and it would be v�ry
difficult for the City to start measuring different levels on every driveway and try to have an
exception based on decor. She understood that b(ack asphalt may not look as good in the
petitioners' situation, but, hopefully, the petitioners can find another option that would maintain
the look of their driveway. She commented on how the Commission must be fair #o everybody.
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Mr. Zinter stated that in the winter, it must be hard not to pick up some of that gravel with a
shovel or a snowblower, and having it end up on the driveway, on the sidewalk, or on the street.
He, too, would vote for denial of the variance.
Mr. Kuechle stated he looked at the property, and there is no doubt the petitioners have done a
good job of maintaining it. He did not think the small water retention is really a big issue and
thinks the argument can be made the water runoff to the street in their situation is minimal.
However, he also is not able to come up with a clear hardship, and there are alternatives if they
do not choose to use concrete or bituminous surface. They could use flagstone which is of
course a little more expensive. The concern he has is setting a precedent.
MOTION by Ms. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Jones, to recommend denial of variance request,
VAR #02-17, by Robert and Constance Metcalf.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECFiLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Kuechle stated this will go to City Council on October 28.
Ms. Metcalf asked what the term "hardship" meant, and Mr. Kuechle provided an example.
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AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2002
William W. Burns, City Manager fi�l'
Jon . aukaas, Public Works Director
October 8, 2002
Wellhead Protection Plan Informational Meeting
PW02-080
The Minnesota Department of Health has notified us of the approval of our Part I Wellhead
Protection Plan which includes: (1) the delineation of wellhead protection areas, (2) the
delineation of Drinking Water Supply Management Areas, and (3) the assessment of well and
aquifer vulnerabilities. We are providing this information to our neighboring local units of
government which overly these areas.
The Minnesota Wellhead Protection Rule 4720.5330 subpart 7 requires t.hat the city hold a
public information meeting to present these findings to the general public.
Recommend the City Council hold a public information meeting on the Ciry of Fridley Part I
Wellhead Protection Plan at its October 28, 2002 regular City Council meeting.
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INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS
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