06/28/2004 - 00026560CITY OF FRIDLEY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
J U N E 28, 2004
The regular meeting 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-at-Large Barnette
Councilmember Billings
Councilmember Wolfe
Councilmember Bolkcom
OTHERS PRESENT: William Burns, City Manager
Scott Hickok, Director of Community Development
Jon Haukaas, Public Works Director
Fritz Knaak, City Attorney
Rebecca Brazys, Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council meeting of June 14, 2004.
APPROVED
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Variance Extension Request, VAR #03-17, by Jim Kiewel, for an Extension
of One Year to Increase the Maximum Size of a First Accessory Structure
from 1,000 Square Feet to 1,390 Square Feet, and to Allow the Construction
of a 22 Foot by 37 Foot Addition to the Existing Garage, Generally Located
at 1631 Rice Creek Road N.E. (WARD 2).
Dr. Burns, City Manager, said that Jim Kiewel was granted a variance on August 14,
2003, to increase the maximum size of a first accessory structure from 1,000 square
feet to 1,390 square feet to allow the construction of a 22 x 37 foot addition to his
existing garage. As with all variances granted, the petitioner had one year from the date
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of approval to initiate construction. On June 14, 2004, staff received a letter from Mr.
Kiewel requesting a one-year extension, as he has had a number of projects come up
this year that left him with insufficient time to complete his garage addition. Staff
recommends Council's approval of the one-year extension.
APPROVED VARIANCE EXTENSION REQUEST, VAR #03-17.
2. Approve Change Order No. 1 to 2004 Street Improvement Project No. ST.
2004-1.
Dr. Burns, City Manager, explained this change order is a deduct of $8,654 that
occurred as a result of a decision to overlay the East University Avenue service drive
rather than reconstruct the street. Part of the deduction was used to construct an
additional catch basin on Fillmore Street. Staff recommends Council's approval.
APPROVED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO 2004 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NO. ST. 2004-1.
3. Appointment — City Employees.
Dr. Burns, City Manager, said staff recommends the appointment of Richard Brandt and
Ryan Lee to the Lead Liquor Store Clerk position. Mr. Brandt and Mr. Lee have served
well as part time liquor store clerks and are deserving of promotions.
APPROVED THE APPOINTMENTS OF RICHARD BRANDT AND RYAN LEE TO
LEAD LIQUOR STORE CLERK.
4. Claims.
APPROVED CLAIM NOS. 117045 THROUGH 117209.
5. Licenses.
APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE.
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette, seconded by Councilmember Billings, to approve
the proposed consent agenda as presented.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED ON A UNANIMOUS VOTE.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Billings, seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom, to adopt
the agenda.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM (VISITORS): Consideration of items not on agenda — 15 minutes.
Councilmember Wolfe stated he had promised a caller that he would ask Dr. Burns a
couple of questions. The first question was how much did the City pay to investigate
the possibility of a golf course. The other question was whether the City proposed
building a shopping center.
Dr. Burns, City Manager, stated the City paid $1,500 for the study and did not consider
building a shopping center.
OLD BUSINESS:
6. Ordinance No. 1096 amending Section 7.02, Power of Taxation, of the
Fridley City Charter.
Richard Pribyl, Finance Manager, reviewed the activity of the Council on this matter as
follows:
April 12, 2004 Public hearing.
April 26, 2004 Public hearing continued to this date.
May 24, 2004 Public hearing continued to this date and closed.
First reading of the ordinance took place.
Councilmember Billings stated there were three public hearings and Council held the
first reading on May 24. The matter is before Council because a second reading of the
ordinance is required.
Councilmember Barnette thanked the Charter Commission members for their efforts on
this matter.
Mayor Lund asked if the next newsletter will include information on this amendment.
Dr. Burns said it would.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom, seconded by Councilmember Wolfe, to waive the
second reading and order the adoption of Ordinance No. 1096.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked what the next step would be.
Mr. Pribyl stated the ordinance would be published July 8 and would become effective
ninety days later.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS:
7. Informal Status Reports
Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts:
Councilmember Bolkcom stated Banfill Locke is having a family day on Sunday, July 11,
from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. It will be held in conjunction with an African art exhibit with
activities and dancers and will be free of charge.
Springbrook Nature Center:
Councilmember Bolkcom said the Springbrook Nature Center ballot issue would come
before Council on July 12. She asked when Council would have information to share
with the public.
Mr. Pribyl stated he met with Mr. Paul Rignell from the Sun Focus Newspaper to review
this issue. A follow-up article will be published Thursday, July 1, and an additional
article will be published July 8 prior to Council action. He said Mr. Kirk, Director of
Recreation and Natural Resources, indicated that $275,000 was needed.
Dr. Burns stated there will also be an article in the August newsletter.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the matter before the Council will be whether or not to
put this matter on the ballot.
Mr. Pribyl stated at the July 12 meeting, the resolution tabled in September, 2003, will
be brought back.
Councilmember Billings stated it is his understanding staff's recommendation will be
$275,000, but it will be up to the City Council to determine the amount that will be on the
ballot.
Mr. Pribyl stated that was correct.
`49er Days:
Councilmember
attended.
Bolkcom stated the `49er days activities were successful and well
Mayor Lund thanked the `49er Days Committee for their outstanding commitment to a
successful event, the Lions Club for the successful parade, and to the Queen and
Princesses and their parents for all their efforts.
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June 14, 2004, Meeting Follow-up:
Dr. Burns said at the last Council meeting, a resident raised concerns about noise from
vehicles on Mississippi Street. According to the ordinance, noise should not be able to
be heard within 75 feet of the vehicle. We will be monitoring noise from vehicles in that
area.
Dr. Burns said at the last Council meeting, a resident indicated that he had been tagged
for operating a bicycle without a light. Dr. Burns said they had no record of that
individual receiving a ticket in Fridley or Anoka County.
Abatement Issue:
Councilmember Billings stated he received correspondence from Mr. Jarrett Hickman
asking to be heard at the next Council meeting regarding his nuisance abatement bill.
Staff will research this matter and be prepared to report at the next meeting.
Neighborhood Meeting
Councilmember Billings stated he also received correspondence from Ms. Susan
Brenny regarding development on Hillcrest. He asked that staff respond to this
correspondence.
Mr. Hickok stated there will be a meeting July 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the
Islamic Center on this matter.
Councilmember Billings asked who provides a mailing list to the Islamic Center.
Mr. Hickok stated he will make the list available. He said that although staff has had
discussions with the Islamic Center, no formal application has been submitted.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette, seconded by Councilmember Wolfe, to adjourn.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY, AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Rebecca Brazys
Recording Secretary
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Scott J. Lund
Mayor