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CffY OF
FRIDLEI'
The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass anyone in the admission or access to,
or treatment, or employment in its services, programs, or activities because of race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation or status with regard
to public assistance. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with
disabilities to participate in any of Fridley's services, programs, and activities. Hearing impaired
persons who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids
should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 at least one week in advance. (TTD/572-3534)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
PROCLAMATION:
National Night Out: Tuesday, August 1, 2006
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of July 10, 2006
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending
Chapter 214 Related to Definitions,
Institutional Signs (Churches and Schools),
Political Signs, Temporary Sign Requirements,
and Signage for Industries and Businesses
Along Interstate 694
and
Adopt Official Title and Summary Ordinance ...................................................... 1- 15
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 2006 PAGE 2
NEW BUSINESS:
2. First Reading of an Ordinance Recodifying the
Fridley City Code by Amending Appendix F to
Provide for the Adjustment of Salaries for the
Mayor and Councilmembers in Accordance with
Section 2.07 of the Charter of the City of Fridley .................................................. 16 - 17
3. Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the
2006 Primary and General Elections .................................................................... 18 - 20
4. Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Locke
Park Water Treatment Plant Improvements ......................................................... 21 - 22
5. Receive Bids and Award Contract for the
2006 Mill and Overlay Project No. ST. 2006 — 2 ...................................................
6. Claims ..........................................................................................................
7. Licenses ..........................................................................................................
8. Estimates ..........................................................................................................
ADOPTION OF AGENDA.
OPEN FORUM (VISITORS): Consideration of Items not on Agenda — 15 Minutes
NEW BUSINESS:
9. Informal Status Reports ..........................................................................................
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Tuesday, August �, �006
WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch (NATGV) is sponsoring
a unique, nation-wide crime, drug and violence prevention progr�am on
August 1, 2006, called "National Night Out"; and
WHEREAS, the "23nd Annual National Night Out" provides a unique
opportunity for Fridley to join forces with thousands of other communities
across the country in promoting cooperative, police-community crime
prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS, Fridley residents play a vital role in assisting the Fridley Police
Department through joint crime, drug and violence prevention efforts in
Fridley and by supporting "National Night Out 2006" locally; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens of Fridley be aware of the
importance of crime prevention progr�ams and the impact that their
participation can have on reducing crime, drugs and violence in Fridley; and
WHEREAS, police-community partnerships and neighborhood safety,
awareness and cooperation are important themes of the "National Night Out"
progr�am;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Scott J. Lund, Mayor of the
City of Fridley, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, August 1, 2006, as:
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
BE IT FtIRTHER RESOLVED, that I, Mayor Scott J. Lund, do hereby call
upon all citizens of Fridley to join the Fridley Police Department and the
National Association of Town Watch in supporting the "23nd Annual
National Night Out" on August 1, 2006.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my
hand and caused the seal of the City of
Fridley to be affixed this 24th day of July,
2006.
SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
JULY 10, 2006
The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:28 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Lund
Councilmember-at-Large Barnette
Councilmember Billings
Councilmember Bolkcom
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Wolfe
OTHERS PRESENT: William Burns, City Manager
Fritz Knaak, City Attorney
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Jon Haukaas, Public Works Director
Julie Jonas, Planning Coordinator
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of June 26, 2006.
APPROVED.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Replace Special Use Permit, SP #73-05, with Special Use Permit, SP #06-08, for
Sinclair Fridley, Generally Located at 6071 University Avenue N.E. (Ward 1)
William Burns, City Manager, stated at the June 26 meeting, staff and Council reviewed
compliance with Special Use Permit, SP #73-05. Since then, staff has noticed substantial
compliance with the conditions of this permit. Staff does note, however, there are some
continued problems regarding parking of the vehicles. Although they are not recommending the
revocation of the permit, they are recommending replacement of the special use permit with a
new one. The list of the modified stipulations for the new special use permit, SP #06-08,
includes stipulations that vehicles park at least 15 feet from the propane and gasoline tanks.
Staff recommends Council's approval .
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2006 PAGE 2
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON
THE REGULAR AGENDA.
2. Receive Bids and Award Gateway West 3rd Street Improvement Project No.
ST2006 — 3 (Ward 3).
William Burns, City Manager, stated staff is recommending the contract be awarded to the low
bidder, Midwest Asphalt, for the sum of $276,194.70. The 1,320 foot reconstruction proj ect will
begin within the next two weeks. Staff recommends Council's approval.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON
THE REGULAR AGENDA.
3. Receive Bids and Award HRA Decorative Fence Project No. 2006 — 1.
William Burns, City Manager, stated this is in conjunction with the Fridley HRA Gateway West
project. Staff received one bid for a decorative fence that will run between 57th Place and 61st
Avenue. The low bid was provided by Crowley Company, Inc., in the amount of $318,967.26.
A contractor will install the brick bollard and anodized aluminum fence from the University
Avenue side of the public right-of-way and seek to minimize disturbance of existing vegetation.
Staff recommends award of the contract to Crowley Company, Inc.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND ON THE
REGULAR AGENDA.
4. Resolution Declaring the Necessity to Increase the Water, Storm Water and
Sanitary Sewer Rates in Excess of the Inflationary Index or 5%, Whichever is Less,
as Required by Section 7.02 of the Fridley City Charter.
William Burns, stated since the inception of the Charter amendment which limits utility rate
increases, the City has been struggling to balance annual utility revenues and expenditures. The
deficit between utility revenues and expenditures has grown from $250,000 in 2002 to a
projected $627,596 in 2007. Although we have been able to use utility reserves to cover deficits,
the reserves are rapidly shrinking. At the same time, the need for utility capital improvements
continues. In 2005, the cost of the water system in Fridley was $1,000,000. In 2006, we are
spending $478,500, and next year we expect to spend $765,000 for repair of valves, water main
replacement, and repair of the elevated water storage tanks. Since revenue bonds are not feasible
under circumstances where the utility systems do not generate positive net revenues, we are
forced to place an additional burden on reserves for these projects. Staff recommends Council's
approval of the resolution.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON
THE REGULAR AGENDA.
5. Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Safe and Sober Communities Grant
Program.
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William Burns, City Manager, stated Fridley is once again proposing to join other Anoka
County cities to sponsor a safe and sober campaign. The grant for this campaign is provided by
the Federal Office of Traffic Safety and channeled through the Minnesota Department of Public
Safety to local law enforcement agencies. Approximately $5,000 per community will be used to
provide joint traffic enforcement programs on major holidays and high school graduations. The
grant money will also be used for traffic safety-related public education and officer training. The
resolution authorizes the Fridley Police Department to join Anoka County and designates the
City of Coon Rapids as the fiscal agent for this project. Staff recommends Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2006-43.
6. Claims (127248 — 127398).
APPROVED.
7. Licenses.
APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE.
8. Estimates.
APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ESTIMATES:
Maertens-Brenny Construction Company
8251 Main Street N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Locke Park Water Treatment Plant Improvements
Estimate No. 5 ........................$ 16,031.25
Park Construction, Inc.
500 — 73rd Avenue N.E.
Suite 123
Fridley, MN 55432
2006 Street Improvement Proj ect No. ST2006 -
Estimate No. 2 ........................$559,372.68
Palda & Sons, Inc.
1462 Dayton Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
2005 Street Improvement Proj ect No. ST2005 - 1
Estimate No. 2 ........................ $ 147,142. 88
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MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the consent agenda as presented with the
removal of Items 1, 2, 3, and 4. Seconded by Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to approve the agenda with the addition of Items 1, 2, 3
and 4 from the consent agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. Replace Special Use Permit, SP #73-05, with Special Use Permit, SP #06-08, for
Sinclair Fridley, Generally Located at 6071 University Avenue N.E. (Ward 1)
Councilmember Billings asked Mr. Hickok if the business owner was sent a copy of the new
stipulations.
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, replied, yes.
Councilmember Billings asked if they had heard back from the owner.
Mr. Hickok replied, no, they did not.
Councilmember Billings stated he was a little curious about Stipulation No. 10 that said
vehicles shall not be stored for more than 48 hours on the site. He asked if that was in the City
Code or it was a stipulation.
Mr. Hickok replied that is an element of the City Code that currently exists for auto repair
operations. It is also a component of a 1983 letter specifically related to the Sinclair station. It is
something that already applies to the station and is simply being reiterated as a stipulation here.
Councilmember Billings stated his concern is what happens if somebody comes in, asks for
some work to be done on their car, agrees to have it done, and then decides they do not have the
money to pay for it. He asked how that would be handled.
Mr. Hickok said they need to have an alternative location where vehicles can stay, probably not
in this City because it is not typical that vehicles are able to stay for any period of time in a
commercial or industrial entity.
Councilmember Billings asked so they are not allowed to pull it inside the station each night
and pull it out and get it out of the way while they work on other cars and then pull it back in so
they keep it under lock and key and observation.
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Mr. Hickok replied if it is constantly remaining on the site, it has the effect of being there for
more than 48 hours. If it is a vehicle that has stayed there for a month, whether it is pulled inside
or not, it takes on the appearance of a place where vehicles are staying for an extended period of
time. This stipulation is meant to say that they cannot do that. If they cannot get them in and
out, they should not accept the vehicle.
Councilmember Billings asked the station owner if he has received a copy of the 13
stipulations.
Sinclair Station Business Owner said he did.
Councilmember Billings asked the station owner if he was in agreement with the 13
stipulations.
Sinclair Station Business Owner said he was.
Councilmember Billings asked the station owner if he understood the 13 stipulations.
Sinclair Station Business Owner said he does.
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to repeal Special Use Permit, SP #73-05, and approve
Special Use Permit, SP #06-08 for Sinclair Fridley, Generally Located at 6071 University
Avenue N.E., with the following thirteen stipulations.
1. To maintain the site in a manner that is compliant with requirements of City
Code, particularly the C-2 zoning district and Code Section 205.14.
2. Vehicles shall not park closer than 15 feet to the propane tank, in any direction.
3. Vehicles shall not park closer than 15 feet to the gasoline pumps, in any direction.
4. Vehicles leaking fluid shall not be stored outside without a device to prevent
fluids from running off-site.
5. In accordance with C-2 zoning requirements for service stations, no heavy-duty
car repairs shall be performed on-site. Heavy-duty car repairs include, but are not
limited to, repairs on transmissions, engines, drive shafts and front ends and
bodywork.
6. Alternations to the site shall comply with the International Building Code (IBC)
and International Fire Code (IFC).
7. The signage shall comply with Chapter 214 of the City Code.
8. Maintain current licenses per any and all City, County and State requirements.
9. No outside storage items shall be visible from the public right-of-way.
10. Vehicles shall not be stored for more than 48 hours on-site.
11. The drive aisles and entrances shall be kept clear.
12. Vehicles shall be parked in stalls that are striped and designated for parking.
13. No sale or display for sale of automobiles.
Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Receive Bids and Award Gateway West 3rd Street Improvement Project No.
ST2006 — 3 (Ward 3)
Councilmember Billings noted they received two bids. The successful bidder was something
like between 55 and 60 percent of a second bidder. He asked about the drastic difference
between the two bids.
Jon Haukaas, Public Works Director, replied he did not have a good answer why there is such a
large spread. They did have a good amount of contractors picking up the plans and looking at
them. The final low bid is very close to what they had estimated which is why they are bringing
it forward.
Councilmember Billings asked if the low bidder is doing other work in the City of Fridley
currently.
Mr. Haukaas replied, not currently.
Councilmember Billings asked if they have other contracts here this summer.
Mr. Haukaas replied, he did not believe so. They have done work for the City in the past.
Councilmember Bolkcom commented this is a little bit unusual for an HRA street improvement
project, not to have a premeeting because of the timing, but there has been a few letters sent out
to the neighborhood and there have been three comments. She asked if a meeting could be put
together for the neighborhood in the next couple weeks.
Mr. Haukaas stated they are going to try and have a preconstruction meeting with the contractor
later this week and get some of their information as to when they want to mobilize and schedule
their work They did just recently decide to have that. Dr. Burns' consent agenda said they
would start within two weeks. That may get pushed back slightly, but they still have some tight
deadlines on this proj ect. They want to get it in before September 1.
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to receive the bids and award the Gateway West 3ra
Street Improvement Proj ect No. ST2006-3 to Midwest Asphalt in the amount of $276,194.70.
Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Receive Bids and Award HRA Decorative Fence Project No. 2006 — 13
Stephen Quenroe, 5859 Third Street N.E., stated what concerns him about the project is taking
out all the trees behind his property and having to look at University when it has taken probably
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15 to 20 years to get growth there. The trees deter trash from being thrown everywhere which
happens down the road where there are no trees. He thought it should be possibly looked at in a
different manner. If not, some trees should be planted.
Mayor Lund asked if he was opposed to the decorative fence.
Mr. Quenroe said he was and a lot of his neighbors agree, too. They could not be at the
meeting.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated there has been some discussion about this in the past and they
have sent out some letters. As far as she knows, they have not received very much information
or comments from the neighborhood. The problem with planting trees along there is maintaining
them. They have heard comments from people over and over again that University is the
gateway to Fridley, and we have some very ugly fences on the other side which are talked about
quite often.
Paul Bolin, Assistant Executive HRA Director, stated they did send out two different letters, one
went at the end of May, the second one around June 21. The June letter actually included the
plans for the fence, some of the details, and they did ask people if they had specific concerns to
give them a call. He did hear from three other neighbors and he will be meeting with one on
Tuesday, July 11. The resident called with some concerns about trees that were actually on the
right-of-way side of the fence that they would like the City to try and save. He will also be
meeting with Mr.Quenroe regarding his property in the morning, and will try to mark the trees
that seem to provide the most screening and work with the contractor and save what they can for
vegetation. He did have a good conversation with the fence contractor explained that some of
the neighbors do have concerns with the vegetation. They agreed that they will work from the
MnDOT right-of-way side and try and take as little vegetation as possible.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated she thought there was one neighbor who had a bunch of lilac
trees that she used as a noise barrier. She asked Mr. Quenroe if his trees were big.
Mr. Quenroe said they are probably 30-year old trees and are as tall as 35 to 40 feet.
Councilmember Barnette asked if those trees were on his property.
Mr. Quenroe said it was hard to tell. They are probably on the MnDOT side.
Councilmember Barnette stated one of the big problems they have is dealing with the State.
They own the fence and it is on their right-of-way.
Mr. Quenroe replied the fence that is there now keeps dogs from running out onto University
Avenue.
Mona Horst, 5859 Third Street, approached and stated oftentimes they do get a lot of garbage in
their yard from University Avenue and with not as much coverage in her yard, she is sure there
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will be a lot more garbage coming into their yard. She asked if there is anything the City can do
so that it stays clean on University Avenue.
Mayor Lund replied twice a year there is the Adopt-A-Highway program that volunteer
organizations do. The City has been maintaining the State's right-of-way at the City's expense
because they cannot get the State to maintain it.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to receive the bids and award the bid for the HRA
Decorative Fence Project No. 2006-1 to Crowley Company, Inc. in the amount of $318,967.26.
Seconded by Councilmember Billings.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Resolution Declaring the Necessity to Increase the Water, Storm Water and
Sanitary Sewer Rates in Excess of the Inflationary Index or 5%, Whichever is Less,
as Required by Section 7.02 of the Fridley City Charter.
Pete Eisenzimmer, 6535 Oakley Drive, approached and asked how the City can increase the
rates if it is against the City Charter without the approval of the public.
William Burns, City Manager, said the action must be approved by the public. If Council
passes the resolution, it will then be placed on the ballots.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt Resolution No. 2006-42. Seconded by
Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM (VISITORS):
Lenny Brandt, 190 Craigbrook Way, approached and said his neighborhood is concerned that
there is too much speeding on their street. He wanted to get the problem on record. The
problem has become a great concern to all of them on that street. They have about 17 children
on that street. The median they have put on East River Road does not allow access to onto
Stoneybrook. He asked Councilmember Bolkcom if she could contact MnDOT and see if they
could put an exit so people can get onto Stoneybrook Now, they come down to Craigbrook
Way, spin around, and get onto Stoneybrook.
Councilmember Bolkcom replied that is actually a county road. They could ask.
Mr. Brandt stated one of the neighbors put a"Slow Down, Kids at Play" sign in her yard but
that has not done anything. They would like to have something done. If he could do it, he would
put about three or four speed bumps along the road.
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Councilmember Bolkcom stated they could talk to the Director of Public Safety, Don Abbott,
and the neighborhood resource officer, about putting out a speed trailer that shows the speeds
people are driving. The resource officer can work on coming to the neighborhood and actually
watching from the street.
Donald Giorgio, 185 Craigbrook Way, approached and stated he is particularly concerned
because in the last three months they have had four families move into the neighborhood with 18
kids under the age of 12. He is scared because people are coming down the road at sometimes
50 mph. He would like to get a hold of the Chief of Police and see if he wants to park a police
car in his garage with a policeman and get some of those speeders and maybe slow them down.
He asked if they could put a sign at the top and the bottom of the street saying, slow down,
children at play.
Councilmember Barnette putting out a speed trailer may make people realize how fast they are
going.
Mr. Giorgio stated he has lived on that street for 35 years, and since the revamping of East River
Road by Anoka County, their street's traffic has increased by at least 300 percent.
Mr. Eisenzimmer asked why Meadowlands Parks is being drained.
Mr. Haukaas stated the park was excavated and expanded to provide additional storm water
capacity for their street reconstruction project this year. The outlet has been lowered somewhat
this year because there have been some problems with the high water table. This will allow a lot
more room in that pond temporarily for water coming in after large rains. The water elevation
has probably dropped less than a foot and has exposed some mud flats. Those will recede, and
they will see additional growth along there.
PUBLIC HEARING:
9. Consider Revocation of Special Use Permit, SP #03-14, for Central Auto Parts,
Generally Located at 1201— 73 �/z Avenue N.E. (Ward 2) (Continued June 26, 2006)
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to remove from the table. Seconded by Councilmember
Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 8:23 P.M.
Julie Jones, Planning Coordinator, stated the business they are talking about includes multiple
parcels all zoned M-1, Light Industrial. This site contains an auto recycling business called
Central Auto Parts. There is an area to the north of the business that is the Park Plaza
manufactured home park The special use permit is required in M-1 districts for a junkyard or
auto recycling business in order for them to operate that type of business in that zoning district.
The business must also obtain an annual junkyard license which is approved by staff. That
approval is contingent on the business meeting the stipulations contained in their special use
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permits. The annual review of this license was done this spring. Due to the lack of compliance
with previous stipulations, the City considered revocation of the special use permit for this
business in 2003 as well. Council chose at that time to give the business owner five years to
complete several new stipulations in addition to the stipulations they had on previous special use
permits they had obtained in 1973 and 1982. Upon inspection of the site in April, staff
discovered there was still a lot of non-compliance issues going on with the older stipulations
associated with the special use permit. Business activity was still occurring on the street. That
has been a chronic problem at this site in the past. The Police Department has issued 14 tickets
to apparent customers of the business who are parking in "No Parking" areas. The customers
must park on the street because the business owner has been parking vehicles blocking the
entrance, and those vehicles are often disabled or inoperable. One of the stipulations states that
they cannot store any inoperable vehicles outside their fence. The fence also has not been
repaired as stipulated. There was also a stipulation to rebuild it so it was at a consistent height
around the entire perimeter of the property. They have also seen a chronic problem of junk
vehicles consistently being piled higher than the fence line, and in the stipulations, it states
nothing shall be piled higher than two feet below the fence line. Because of the business activity
that is occurring chronically on the street, they have had a lot of litter issues on the street. The
right-of-way is often being used for storing vehicles or other business material.
Ms. Jones stated as far as the five-year timetable for the new stipulations that were added in
2003, those involved basically redesigning the site, adding landscaping and irrigation, installing
curb and gutter, installing a pond, and repairing a fence. All were required, with the exception of
the curb and gutter installation, to be completed by March 2006. None of those items had been
completed. After years of non-compliance, staff feels this demonstrates the need to remove this
business owner's special use permit. Staff recommends that the City Council takes action to
revoke Special Use Permit #03-14 for lack of compliance with stipulations of the said permit.
She has visited the site again recently to see if anything new had developed since they had been
out to the site in April. Some of the stipulations have been corrected which revolve around
parking of the junk vehicles at the entrance to the business. There were still some vehicles
parked on the street, but not to the degree as in the past. There are some things above the fence
line, but that has improved as well. They do still have grave concerns about the design of the site
that was required. Since revoking a special use permit of this kind is a unique situation, they
wanted to provide this information to Council and the business owner. There will be a lot
involved in vacating the site.
Ms. Jones stated staff recommends that the site be closed in 90 days of Council action, that any
business signs be removed within 15 days, that they remove all full and partial vehicles from
outside their building, that they remove all motor fluids and hazardous materials from the site,
that they remove and sweep all soil from paved areas at the entrances that they see as an ongoing
problem, that they remove all fencing, including fence posts, that they remove any equipment
wrapping that is on site, that they remove all materials and litter from public right-of-ways
around the site, and that they grade and landscape the entire site to prevent soil and wind erosion.
Council would need to consider such action at the next Council meeting on July 24.
Councilmember Billings stated there were 12 stipulations from the special use permit from
2003. Stipulation No. 1 was to prepare a survey and finish site plans including hard surface
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parking/storage area with curb and gutter, landscape plans, grading and drainage plans that was
due March 2004. He asked if staff had seen those site plans.
Ms. Jones replied, no, they have not.
Councilmember Billings stated Stipulation No. 2 was to obtain City and Watershed approvals
for the design and installation of landscaping and irrigation, and fence repairs that were supposed
to be done by March, 2005. He asked if the City had been able to approve the design.
Ms. Jones said they have not seen any design plans; however, she believed they had done some
irrigation work.
Mr. Hickok replied they did correct irrigation back at the time of the special use permit review.
They did receive a survey of this site. The survey is basically the foundation for what the plans
will be built upon. It has no work beyond what is on site currently.
Councilmember Billings said but going back to No. 1, they have not seen a finished site plan
that includes hard surface parking/storage area with curb and gutter, landscape plans, grading
and drainage plans.
Mr. Hickok replied, no, they have not.
Councilmember Billings said they have only seen the survey of what exists.
Mr. Hickok replied, yes.
Councilmember Billings stated by March, 2006, they were supposed to complete the first stage
of grading, storm sewer piping, and the storm water detention pond. He asked if any of that
work required building permits.
Ms. Jones replied it would require a land alteration permit.
Councilmember Billings asked if a land alteration permit has been applied for.
Ms. Jones replied, no. They would require plans before issuing that.
Councilmember Billings replied so it would be safe to assume then that, since they have not
applied for any permits to do that, that they have not done the work.
Ms. Jones replied, correct.
Councilmember Billings stated regarding Stipulation No. 4, those are things that need to be
done in March, 2007, so he did not know whether they could hold them responsible to have that
completed. Also, Stipulation No. 5 is things that need to be done in 2008. Regarding Stipulation
No. 8, the building shall be metal with brick veneer. There is no indication in Ms. Jones' matrix
whether that is completed or not.
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Ms. Jones stated that was done some time ago around the 2003 hearing.
Councilmember Billings stated regarding No. 7 he believed she indicated in her presentation,
no cars piled higher than the fence. She has indicated there are times they are piled higher than
the fence. No inoperable cars shall be parked or stored outside the fence. And that has at least
until recently been ongoing. Regarding the driveways, it indicates that three exit points have
been established.
Ms. Jones replied, yes.
Councilmember Billings asked regarding No. 10, a solid screening fence shall be placed
completely around the property and the fence shall be improved by being painted or constructed
of an acceptable color-fast material and shall be uniform in size. He asked if that had been
completed.
Ms. Jones replied, no, it has not.
Councilmember Billings asked regarding No. 11, additional landscaping shall be placed along
the screening fence and an overall landscaping plan shall be submitted by the property owner
approved by the staff in accordance with Stipulation No. 1. They have completed a portion of
that but they have not provided a landscaping plan, is that correct?
Ms. Jones replied, correct.
Councilmember Billings asked regarding the last stipulation that the concrete driveway shall
extend a minimum of 10 feet beyond the screening fence into property from the street, do they
know whether that has been completed.
Ms. Jones replied it is her understanding that it has not.
Councilmember Billings stated so out of 12 stipulations, there were 20 they could have done
something about, but have only completed 2 of the stipulations.
Ms. Jones replied, yes.
Karen Kurth, attorney for Central Auto Parts and 7erry Haluptzok, approached and stated she
wanted to make clear they do not represent Central Auto Parts, Inc. That is a separate
corporation and is also the owner and landlord of this property. She said there is a problem with
water drainage on the site which is exacerbated by neighboring businesses. It is a problem
unique to the property because of its shape, which is kind of like a bowl. It is also a problem that
Mr. Haluptzok has no inkling of when he agreed in 2003 to the stipulations that they set forth.
The lowest corner of the property is the southwest corner, and that is the corner that the drive
comes out on. It fronts on 73 '/z Avenue, and that is where the building is. The highest point is
the northeast corner. Even at its highest point, that property is significantly lower than the
neighbor, Gustafson Grinding. Every time it rains hard, they get an extensive runoff from
Gustafson Grinding's property. In the northeast corner, the water runs straight down the center
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of the yard, right up the driveway, and right into 73 '/z Avenue. Same thing happens on the other
corner, on Mayor Lund's property, on the other side. It runs straight onto that corner, into the
center of the driveway, and onto 73 '/z Avenue. Mr. Haluptzok was advised that the preference
would be to have the water would flow off the back side of the property which would make him
have to find a way to make water flow uphill. It has been a significant problem. It has been
brought to the attention of Mr. Hickok and maybe other members of the City Planning
Department at least five times. Mr. Haluptzok has specifically asked for some help with the
drainage problem before dealing with the other stipulations because it affects everything.
Mayor Lund responded he is very aware of the drainage issues Mr. Haluptzok had and that is
why he needed to prepare a site plan. He probably needs to hire an engineer to ascertain where
all the water is coming from and to devise a plan for a 10-year flood and 100-year flood. With
that knowledge, you can then come up with a drainage plan and then address some of the other
issues. He asked what the correlation was between that and piling cars higher than the fence and
parking inoperable care outside the fence area.
Attorney Kurth stated part of the drainage problem is the water coming off of the neighboring
properties which includes Mayor Lund's property and Gustafson Grinding.
Mayor Lund replied it would not be his property because his is at the lower elevation.
Attorney Kurth replied she had a photograph.
Mayor Lund stated he has a drawing for the entire area.
Attorney Kurth showed a photo and stated to Mayor Lund that his building is clearly much
higher than Central Auto Parts.
Mayor Lund replied it is because he raised the property so that the building would not get
flooded because it was at a lower elevation. The building has been raised purposely and there
are natural swales and underground pipes that contain any storm water runoff on his property. It
stays on his property, and does not go to the neighbor's property in any direction. There is a
higher elevation but there is a natural swale. Under the sod, there is a 10-inch drainage pipe so it
takes the water from his back lot and brings it forward all the way to the front of the property
where you see the retention pond.
Attorney Kurth stated her understanding is there has been some problem with the storm sewer
on 73 '/z Avenue not being able to handle excessive water.
Mayor Lund stated when there is a hard rain, it does momentarily back up but as soon as it stops
raining, it goes down quickly. There is a low spot in front of his property where there is a storm
sewer grate in the street. It plugs ups very frequently, especially in a hard rain. Almost all of the
stuff he sees come out there is small auto parts and a lot of sand from the parking lot. He goes
out there repeatedly himself and takes a shovel and cleans it out so it will drain.
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Attorney Kurth stated the drainage problem has been huge and overwhelming in terms of
expense and what to do about it, especially when Mr. Haluptzok was advised that he could drain
off the backside of the property into the side that is the mobile home park She wanted to make
sure Council knew what issues he was dealing with. She believes the design issues really do
depend on the drainage.
Mayor Lund said he had to do the same things.
Attorney Kurth with respect to Stipulation No. 1, she has a copy of the survey. The surveyor as
a matter of fact called the City and asked specifically what they wanted in terms of design. It is
certainly not a final plan but there is some proposed curb and gutter and other things. It is a start.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked when that was.
Attorney Kurth said before the first meeting on June 12.
Councilmember Bolkcom said it was originally viewed in March 2004.
Attorney Kurth said no one has been out until April of this year to view the progress.
Mayor Lund replied he did not know if they are the ones who should be pushing him to do the
work that he agreed to do back in 2003. If he needs assistance, he should talk to staff.
Attorney Kurth stated they said they would review the progress each year. In not doing so, it
led Mr. Haluptzok to quite frankly have some complacency.
Councilmember Bolkcom said what she is suggesting is because City staff was not there
reviewing it, he became complacent .
Attorney Kurth replied she is not saying that City staff had any duty to do that except they said
they were going to do it. The recommendation said that it would be reviewed annually and they
said that the special use permit guidelines and stipulations were reviewed annually upon renewal
of his license every year. She is not saying the City had an obligation for any bills or costs.
Mayor Lund asked if they do an annual licensing renewal for this type of business.
Mr. Hickok replied, yes.
Mayor Lund asked if there has been any discussions each and every year ensuing from the
license renewal.
Mr. Hickok said the Fire Department and the City Clerk are also involved with the review of
annual licensing. At one time, they were ready to pull the special use permit. Council graciously
said set up some stipulations that give him some time to correct these issues. It was incumbent
upon him, as the property owner, to come in according to that schedule. He was working with an
attorney at the time, and they laid out the schedule. It should have been clearly known to him
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what was required. Licensing does not say he is in compliance. He knew these stipulations are
there. They did go out and look They did confirm that the fence was not fixed, that they
continued annually to have the piles too high, and that they continued annually to treat the
parking lot like part of the salvage yard that is unscreened and kept inoperable cars out in the
outside. He was on a five-year program but at a certain point though, it was incumbent upon the
City to say we are three years into the program and you have not done anything. Mr. Haluptzok
was very surprised there were things that were missed. Staff was in his yard and they were
looking at a totally unimproved site, and he seemed surprised by the fact there was a plan that
was due the first year. His attorney worked to make sure that Mr. Haluptzok knew there was a
plan.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if Mr. Haluptzok or his attorney representing him received the
special use permit along with the stipulations and if they were not at the Council meeting when
they discussed all this in detail. He knew there was a plan and the stipulations were there at that
time. They have been there since 2003.
Mr. Hickok replied that is correct. They also requested a record of those minutes so that he
could have that on hand to remember and remind themselves of the discussions and all of the
details. So, they had the package of information they needed to succeed.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated going back to the conversation related to the Police and Fire
Departments. When the cars were parked on the street illegally was there usually a conversation
with the Police Department or were they just ticketed.
Mr. Hickok stated the streets are posted for "No Parking" during a certain period of time and
that is during the night. If there are cars there during the night they are in violation of the law.
Mayor Lund stated part of that street is "No Parking" at all and then other parts are during
certain hours.
Mr. Hickok replied he believed the tickets were for both.
Mayor Lund stated just for clarification, he wanted to make sure there were agreed upon
stipulations in 2003.
Ms. Kurth replied that there were some agreed upon stipulations. They respectfully disagree
that the City did not have any obligation to at least follow-up or make a telephone call, especially
when he specifically asked for help and suggestions on how to deal with the drainage problem.
Councilmember Barnette asked if an engineer should be doing that.
Ms. Kurth stated all he was asking for is what the City wanted him to do. When he did the
survey a month ago, he called and got very specific requirements from the City. One that was
mentioned was moving the fence in 20 feet.
Mayor Lund asked Mr. Hickok if there has been some discussion about moving the fence back.
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Mr. Hickok stated he heard from the surveyor on Friday, June 9. The surveyor was trying to
prepare the information that he needed to get to the City by Monday. He asked about parking lot
setbacks, building setbacks and standard fence setbacks. During their discussion they talked
about what you can do.
Mayor Lund asked who suggested moving the fence back as one alternative to correcting some
of the problems.
Mr. Hickok said he told the surveyor he could tell him what the Code requires and talk to him in
general terms.
Attorney Kurth talked about retaining ponds being an option. Stipulations 1, 2, and 3 are
design phases and are clearly overdue, 4 and 5 are not due, 6 was okay, 7 was no cars piled over
the fence and that has recently been complied with and she is not going to say it has not been an
ongoing problem. A higher fence would really make a difference.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked her to explain what had been done so far and what the future
plans are.
Attorney Kurth replied the only way to fix the problem with the fence was to get the cars off
the piles. Regarding leaving inoperable cars outside the fence, there have been instances when a
tow truck driver might leave a tireless car outside the fence, but he it was his understanding that
this had not been an ongoing problem.
Mayor Lund replied he sees quite a few cars parked there because he drives down there every
day. It is not just from Central Auto Parts but they're from Sam's across the street. Until
recently he did notice some improvements going on at Central Auto Parts. They did finally clean
out the relatively small parking area that was being used outside the fence repeatedly for storage
of junked cars.
Mr. Hickok stated he would like to point out a couple of things. One, the City Code requires
that sites be self-sustaining for their parking so the problem of them being on the street is a
problem in and of itself. They need to have enough parking to accommodate the needs for their
customers. He finds it interesting in the testimony tonight they are hearing that Mr. Haluptzok
was not aware that was a problem. In May when staff inet with Mr. Haluptzok, he mentioned
that he had problems with people stealing parts that he purposely keep the driveway full, so he
could see them from inside the store. Also, the cars are typically not just parked on the street,
but often the hoods are up and there are activities going on. They are taking parts out and putting
parts in and are also doing repairs out on the street.
Mayor Lund said he mentioned to Mr. Haluptzok to put a door or window in on the side of the
building.
Attorney Kurth stated she might not have been clear when she said they were not aware of the
problem. She was referring to the business activity occurring on the streets. She does want to
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address the idea of what can be done. Mr. Haluptzok is trying to get some kind of traffic flow on
the site. There is a theft issue with people wandering in and out.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked when that would happen.
Attorney Kurth replied she did not know. She is not sure a foot traffic plan is part of this.
Councilmember Bolkcom stated she thought she heard her say that he was trying to change the
traffic flow of people coming into his business.
Mayor Lund asked if there was a problem with the stipulations he agreed to in 2003.
Mr. Haluptzok said he does not.
Mayor Lund commented some of them are fairly significant. He is hearing them say in the
background, just for testimony that he says he does not have a problem with them. He certainly
knows now that the staff and City Council is serious about making improvements. He does not
know how the rest of the Council is going to feel about it, but he wants to know if Mr. Haluptzok
has a problem or are we going to argue about the stipulations. Mr. Haluptzok says, no. He
wants to make this right. He has to get it on an accelerated plan at the very least, if they do allow
him another license.
Attorney Kurth asked about the timeframe.
Mayor Lund said then need to see some action, not just a couple cosmetic things.
Attorney Kurth asked Mayor Lund if it would be reasonable for Mr. Haluptzok to provide him
with a timetable.
Mayor Lund replied that is already agreed upon. There was a timeline provided and discussion
from at least the fee owner, he guessed not the property owner, but the fee owner and an attorney
then.
Jerry Haluptzok, operator of Central Auto Parts, approached and stated with respect to the
water problem, he called Scott Hickok and asked him if he would come out and look at the
problem at Gustafson Grinding because their whole yard is all paved towards his yard. In the
back he has a curb. He went to the back corner of the curb and busted it out so all the water,
everything runs off his building, down his driveway, and goes right straight into the holding
water.
Mayor Lund replied kind of the same thing Mr. Haluptzok did with his driveway.
Mr. Haluptzok responded and said that was already there when he moved there. He filled that
back in. Mr. Hickok told him to talk to Gustafson Grinding. Mr. Haluptzok went and talked to
him and Mr. Gustafson said he has papers from the City telling him to do that.
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Mayor Lund stated if he is agreeing to these stipulations as he did three years ago, he needs to
make those corrections. If Mr. Haluptzok has problems, he is ultimately responsible for them.
He has to get staff or hire an engineer if that is needed to be done to correct and remediate the
problem.
Mr. Haluptzok stated Mr. Hickok told him he has to work with Gustafson Grinding. It is his
understanding when he built that building there was a holding pond in back. He filled that in and
paved over the top of it, so now he has no holding pond at all. Nothing to control his water. So
now Mr. Gustafson's water is his problem.
Mr. Hickok stated a number of times Mr. Haluptzok has talked about the issues on his site that
would keep him from successfully maintaining the water on his site. Those same discussions
happened back at the time he had another attorney. At that time, they had discussed there is
probably two levels of water he was dealing with here. One is his own that he would be required
to manage from new hard surface. He is going to have to have hard surface curb and gutter like
Code required from the time he began business there. The other part, if he is concerned, he has a
couple of choices. He can go deal with Gustafson Grinding or wherever he believes the water is
coming from and early on, the owner of that property had indicated that there is some land up
north of the fence that he would be willing to dedicate to the problem. There seems to be a
solution. He could start working that direction. If he needs a linear pond to slow down the water
that is coming onto his site and some way to control it, work with a civil engineer, figure out
how that can work The best they can do is advise that he work with his neighbors to see if there
is a solution.
Councilmember Bolkcom commented the discussion about where the water is flowing is not
their issue. She feels they are getting back to where they were in 2003 talking about drainage.
Mr. Haluptzok replied the reason they keep coming back to the water on this is because he
cannot go on with the rest of the stipulations until he can control the water.
Mayor Lund replied he needs to control the water. He also agreed to those stipulations in 2003
and again at this meeting he said he would agree to those stipulations. He is going to need to get
an engineer to figure out a solution to the problem.
Mr. Haluptzok stated he has talked to people and it still comes down to Gustafson Grinding
does not want to do anything because they think they are completely in the right. If they put a
holding pond in, it will be by the trailer court and kids will be planning in it.
Mayor Lund stated he has some problems there and he has to rectify them. The alternative is
worse. He has to deal with it.
Mr. Haluptzok asked Council to have Mr. Hickok please help him talk to Gustafson Grinding.
That is the only problem he has. He can continue on from there.
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Councilmember Billings stated regarding the survey work that was presented in June 2006, that
represents a contact Mr. Haluptzok had with a professional. He asked how many other engineers
or surveyors has he contacted in the last three years to take a look at the drainage problem.
Mr. Haluptzok replied, just one. They are waiting for his answer as far as whether they are
going to move the fence back and put holding ponds in the front.
Councilmember Billings said so he is saying he had not contacted any engineers
Mr. Haluptzok replied, no, he has not. He has been trying to do this all on his own but he does
not understand this stuff that well.
Councilmember Billings replied that is why there are professionals that help you with this kind
of stuff. He said there was talk about ponding on the strip of land. He asked if Mr. Haluptzok
had heard of that prior to the meeting.
Mr. Haluptzok replied, yes.
Councilmember Billings asked him if he followed up on that. They were here in 2003 because
there were some problems. They worked out a five-year plan for him to solve the problems.
Here they are three years later and, if he is hearing Mr. Haluptzok correctly, he is saying he tried
to solve those problems himself instead of getting professional help. He is not going to be able to
do the drainage plan or design the runof£ Those are calculations that need to be done by an
engineer. Mr. Haluptzok is saying he is having a problem with his neighbor dumping water onto
his property. Those are situations where, if he talks to his neighbor and he is not doing
something, then he needs to hire an attorney. He said he is willing to bet that he does not have a
bunch of money that he has been setting aside for the last three years to make these fixes.
Mr. Haluptzok said he does not. That is why the cars have been piling over the top of the fence.
He has not been hauling anything because he has been trying to get enough money to put this in
motion.
Councilmember Billings said it is unfortunate that he has not taken any action any quicker than
this. He is not sure that he would be inclined to go along with setting up another timetable. He
asked how quickly he thought he could get these things done.
Mr. Haluptzok replied he could probably have an engineer draw one up by the next meeting. s.
Councilmember Billings asked Mr. Haukaas if he thought that two weeks was enough time for
a hydrologist to come up with a plan for that site .
Jon Haukaas, Public Works Director, replied it depends on the extent of the survey and how
much information they have collected. If they have all of that existing information, yes, they
should be able to put something together within two weeks.
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Councilmember Billings asked Mr. Haluptzok, if they were to continue this public hearing for
30 days, does he honestly believe he would be able to come in with some engineering plans.
Mr. Haluptzok said he did.
Councilmember Billings asked if he came in with engineering plans in those 30 days, does he
think he would be able to complete the first phase and the storm water piping and the storm
water retention ponding by the spring of next year.
Mr. Haluptzok replied, yes, sir.
Mayor Lund wanted Mr. Haluptzok to realize that there would have to be some Watershed
approvals and that might hold it up substantially.
Councilmember Billings stated there is not a lot of activity that gives him encouragement that
he is going to be able to get himself back on this timetable that was established in 2003.
John Buzick, Central Auto Parts of Minneapolis, Inc., stated the salvage yard has been
operating on that property for 60+ years. They were there running the yard before there was
zoning. The only reason for the special use permit is they were building a new building. There
was a preexisting condition, it had been a salvage yard. The fence that was there was built at the
City's request in the shape, manner, and position they wanted. While Central Auto Parts of
Minneapolis, Inc. ran the business, they had a very amicable relationship with the City. They
sometimes had problems, but they got them solved. He outlined the history of the property. He
said Mr. Haluptzok made this deal in 2003. He made no deal with the City for Central Auto
Parts of Minneapolis, Inc. He was not authorized to make a deal on behalf of Central Auto Parts
of Minneapolis, Inc. This is not part of the special use permit because that belongs to the land.
There is a very big significant difference. The land special use permit has nothing to do with the
City's problems with Mr. Haluptzok They can pull Mr. Haluptzok's license but the stipulations
that he agreed to, he does not think the special use permit makes him held accountable. In fact
the City Code states that the City has to give him a year's notice if they plan to pull his special
use permit. If Mr. Haluptzok wants to do these things which he thinks is amicable of him. The
issue should not be the special use permit but Mr. Haluptzok's, because he has gotten no notices
and he made no agreement. Mr. Haluptzok has never had authorization for anything to do with
their land. To put their special use permit in jeopardy because of it, is not fair, and he does not
think it is legal.
Councilmember Billings asked Mr. Buzick to tell him what part of the City Code says the City
has to give someone one year's notice.
Mr. Buzick replied, Section 205.17. The landlord will be given a one-year written notification
that the City plans to pull the special use permit.
Councilmember Billings stated they may have to go back and look at the special use permit that
was in place before 2003 and see what conditions were on that.
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Mr. Buzick stated they agreed to them and did not have a problem then. In fact they sold
Central and repossessed it. It has always been a salvage yard no matter who was there. He
would hope that Mr. Haluptzok wants to do those things and he is willing to let him stay, but if
the City pulls his license, of course he would be gone. Part of the 90-day stipulations involve
him. He would like to solve this.
Mr. Hickok stated the special use permit goes with the land. If Mr. Buzick wants to put his
special use permit at risk by having Mr. Haluptzok or anyone else operate his property, he is
certainly entitled to do that. In terms of notification, when they were going through this process
in 2003, Mr. Buzick, himself, and Mr. Haluptzok sat in the conference room and talked about the
special use permit. He was involved in the process in 2003. He was at the hearing.
Mr. Buzick said he was not a party. He would not have agreed to the stipulations.
Mayor Lund stated his renter agreed to them back then and again tonight.
Mr. Buzick replied, yes.
Mayor Lund asked him if he had a problem with him living up to those stipulations.
Mr. Buzick replied, not at all.
Mayor Lund if Mr. Haluptzok loses the license, it is not going to solve that problem because
then the special use permits stipulations would be placed upon him directly.
Mr. Buzick replied not the ones from 2003 because he never agreed to them. The stipulations
they have are from 1983 from the last special use permit when the landowner agreed to the
stipulations.
Mayor Lund asked him what he saw as a solution.
Mr. Buzick replied he sees the solution is very simple, if Mr. Haluptzok is going to do what he
says he is going to do and comply with the City, then everyone is happy. If not, pull his license
and they will have to move on with somebody else.
Mayor Lund commented then they are back to square one if they move onto somebody else.
Mr. Buzick replied then they will have to come in and wrestle him out.
Councilmember Barnette asked City Attorney Knaak about Mr. Buzick's statement that he had
to be notified one year previous.
Attorney Knaak read the provision related to uses allowed with a special use permit and
specifically paragraph (8) of that section, Junk Yards (Automotive Recycling Center). All junk
yards shall satisfy the following requirements: ... any property that is in violation of (a) above
shall be given one year from the date of written notification by the City or any other regulatory
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agency to abate the violation. If the pollution is determined to be hazardous...the time of one
year shall be reduced to a reasonable limit."
Mr. Buzick stated that is what he means. He has not been involved in this discussion with the
City for the new stipulations. He has been involved with talking about them. Mr. Haluptzok
does business as Central Auto Parts. They are Central Auto Parts of Minneapolis, Inc. the
company.
Attorney Knaak continued and stated he thinks the answer to this language has to do with the
time from which an individual is notified of the problem and having a certain period to abate.
Without being a party to the discussion, he would anticipate that was probably a discussion that
went on in 2003. While the gentleman is correct, there is a provision that says you are given one
year from the date of written notification to abate the violation, the implication seems to be that
is one year running from like today or recently. In fact, from what he understands is going on
here, that communication, notification, and abatement process itself was begun in 2003. So as he
is reading this right now, this would not enter into their consideration of this matter.
Mayor Lund asked Mr. Buzick if he sees it differently.
Mr. Buzick replied, of course, he sees it differently, because he was not a party to it in 2003.
Mayor Lund stated but he knew about the problems, he had discussions about it.
Mr. Buzick replied that was problems pertaining to Mr. Haluptzok's license, not to their special
use permit. He does not want to involve attorneys. If Mr. Haluptzok can solve this problem for
all of them, he would be willing to work with him, too. He knows he has done a lot of
improvements. In fact, the last time he was there, he put the sign in front, those cars are
supposed to be towed, and Shorty's Towing did not tow them.
Attorney Knaak stated he read the following page and shared the paragraph saying, "if action is
not taken to abate the condition during the specified time, the use shall not be allowed to
continue operation within the City of Fridley." It is not discretionary. As he understands it, it is
not an action item for the agenda tonight. But as he reads it, if they find in fact at some point that
action was not taken during the time that was specified to abate the condition...the use shall not
be allowed to continue operation within the City of Fridley.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked Mr. Buzick if what he is saying is the special use permit that
he has should be his and it has nothing to do with who he leases the property to. She is a little
confused because then he turns around and says, well, if Mr. Haluptzok is going to fix it he is
okay with it. What would prevent him from coming back six months from now and saying, well,
this has nothing to do with me and the property.
Mr. Buzick replied he will hold to his contention the special use permit is not tied to
Mr. Haluptzok's business of running Central Auto Parts. Mr. Haluptzok cannot make agreements
for him for this special use permit. He gives Mr. Haluptzok no obligation to represent him in the
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court of law, he is not his attorney, he did not have his attorney, he was not represented with any
of the negotiations on the special use permit that they seem to tie in together.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked so what he is saying is back in 2003 he was not aware of this
going on.
Mr. Buzick replied he is not aware of those stipulations. He was aware there was a problem
with Mr. Haluptzok but he did not agree to those kind of stipulations. He told him he was not
going to blacktop his parking lot because of all these all problems.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if he can have a license to have a salvage yard without the
special use permit that is there.
Mr. Knaak replied the underlying special use permit would be required in order to use or have a
license to conduct that business on that location. Whoever it might be. In other words, if you
have a special use permit, it is possible to have that use under any number of licenses
presumably. However, if there is no special use permit, that just simply is not an authorized
activity on the uses.
Mr. Hickok replied what he presumed from the discussion tonight that a special use permit is a
contract between the City and an individual and that they negotiate the terms of that contract,
that is not true. A special use permit is a subset of the zoning. The City can with or without the
owner impose stipulations under a special use permit. They had a use that was clearly in trouble
in 2003. Mr. Buzick was aware it was in trouble, and it was not an issue of whether we had to
negotiate with Mr. Buzick to come to terms that we could agree with. It was the City's
responsibilities to put stipulations on to help mitigate issues that would otherwise be a detriment
to the City. It is a subset of the zoning. It is something the City has done to protect itself against
problems. It needed to mitigate problems and the City did that.
Mayor Lund asked Mr. Buzick is he contending that no changes should ever have been made in
the special use permit and that they do not have the authority or the right to review and make
changes to that special use permit.
Mr. Buzick replied he is sure that they have the right to, all he know is under just law they
should be negotiating with the property owner not the lessee of the property.
Mayor Lund asked Mr. Knaak if they should be talking about a license revocation or suspension
or other things having to do with the license with Mr. Haluptzok and then dealing with
Mr. Buzick directly on this special use permit and whether they want to revoke, suspend, or
make significant changes to his special use permit. He wants clarification whether they are
dealing with the wrong people here.
Mr. Hickok replied Mr. Haluptzok's license expires in two weeks and has been extended for
purposes of this discussion. At the end of the two weeks, he would not have a license to operate.
The special use permit goes with the land and, as the owner of the property, that is who you
would want to protect. If you think of this as a landlord-tenant situation, the landlord certainly
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2006 PAGE 24
should be very interested in what happens to the land despite what the tenant may or may not be
doing.
Attorney Knaak stated the City Council has the discretion to do either or both simultaneously if
they so choose to do so. License process has to do with authorizing a particular business to
engage in an allowed business on the site. In this particular case, you also have a special use
permit and, as he understands it, the conditions that have been involved in the special use permit
have been running with the land or as a matter or record have been in place for some years. The
City actually has an obligation to review special use permits that are pending, and its failure to
do so in some circumstances can be viewed as a waiver. So the City has an obligation to review
special use permits. If the terms of the special permit are not being abided by, the City has the
authority to end the special use. With respect to compliance, it is virtually automatically put
before Council for a public hearing. If the terms are not being complied with, they have an
obligation to pull the special use permit as he reads that ordinance.
Mayor Lund stated to Mr. Buzick and by virtue that he was advised or he had knowledge back
in 2003, he did participate in some meetings that relates to his property. He had an interest in it.
He brought up the point a couple of ineetings ago that he had not been properly noticed and not
received a timely notice, so therefore they postponed it to give him timely notice. He is aware of
these events and in his testimony he said that he never agreed to any stipulations. He may not
have directly done so but through his renter apparently it was so. Mr. Buznick did have
knowledge of those stipulations because he remembers specifically both of them talking about
this a couple of years ago and how it was going to be a huge problem asphalting the entire back
parking lot.
Mr. Buzick replied pertaining to Mr. Haluptzok's license not his special use permit.
Mayor Lund stated what he does find from this discussion is that Mr. Buzick's points are well
taken and after hearing from the City Attorney and staff, he sees there is enough evidence that
says Mr. Buzick has been involved to the point that he wants to be and it does behoove him to
see that these stipulations are met. It does affect both of them and they can simultaneously
revoke the license and the special use permit.
Mr. Buzick replied he thinks the Council can do pretty much what they want. He would be
happy to work with the City.
Councilmember Billings asked about the special use permit process in August, 2003.
Mr. Hickok replied that was part of their necessary code enforcement process and it was brought
for Council's review as part of reviewing other special use permits and this one as well.
Anything that had glitches in it, stipulations that were not being adhered to, they brought the
Council those properties. There were a number of other properties that they reviewed and
discussed relative to their non-compliance of stipulations and this was part of that systematic
process.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2006 PAGE 25
Councilmember Billings stated in other words it was the 2003 action of establishing this new
special use permit was the result of reviewing the existing special use permit. And of course if
Council were at that time to do nothing or to create a new special use permit or to revoke a
special use permit that existed that that time. He asked if they had the minutes from 2003.
Mr. Hickok replied, yes, they do.
Councilmember Billings asked, how lengthy are they?
Mr. Hickok replied quite lengthy. He thinks each one is in excess of 20 pages.
Councilmember Billings asked can they tell from the minutes who was in attendance at those
hearings.
Mr. Hickok replied, they could by virtue of who spoke. They may or may not have been a
speaker at that meeting. If they were in the audience and did not speak, they would need to
check the sign-up sheet for the meeting.
Councilmember Billings asked and would there be any indication of who received mailings for
initial notice of discussion of the special use permit in 2003.
Mr. Hickok replied, yes, they would have the mailing list from 2003.
Councilmember Billings asked if the mailing list was available.
Mr. Hickok replied, yes, it is here. He read the list as follows: Central Auto Parts of Minnesota,
Ham Lake; Central Auto Parts of Minneapolis (they were also notified at a second address).
Councilmember Billings replied he is a little bit perplexed that someone could conceivably
receive notice that the City was going to review a special use permit, have discussions with staff,
be on the mailing list, and then come in three years later and say that they did not know the
special use permit was being issued by the City.
Mr. Buzick said they were making deals with Mr. Haluptzok.
Councilmember Billings replied they made the deal with the land. Instead of just canceling the
special use permit they tried to come up with a program. They will take a look at the minutes
from the prior meetings and see if they cannot gather more information.
Jerry Bates, Sam's Auto Parts, approached and stated he has been employed in the automotive
industry for 25 years. When Mr. Buzick's prior tenants used to run Central Auto Parts, Mr.
Bates worked there at that time. There was always constant flooding at that time. Council asked
Mr. Haluptzok if he had the money to go ahead and do this. With the price of scrap metal, the
pile of cars is like a golden bankroll sitting there. All the yards try to comply with the City.
They want to try to make this a nice looking environment for everybody.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2006 PAGE 26
Mayor Lund said they are not trying to shut down the business. They all recognize the need for
salvage yards, but that is not the issue here. That is not their first goal. Very little has been done
or accomplished with what was agreed to in 2003, and that is why they are here again. Now they
see a little bit of action happening at the salvage yard, but only under the threat of revocation of a
license and/or special use permit.
Councilmember Billings said he would like to do research on a couple of things. He would like
to continue this public hearing until the first meeting in August.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the license is due in two weeks.
Mr. Hickok replied the license was extended to July 31, 2006, that was an extension of last
year's license to give him time to take care of this issue.
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to continue the public hearing until August 14, 2006.
Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to e�tend the e�sting junkyard license in question until
August 15, 2006. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED
AT 10:33 P.M.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 214 Related to Definitions,
Institutional Signs (Churches and Schools), Political Signs, Temporary Sign
Requirements, and Signage for Industries and Businesses along Interstate 694.
Mr. Hickok stated this is a text amendment for the first reading of a sign code amendment.
Over the last sever months, staff has had discussions with Council and the Planning Commission
related to sign code legislation they have in place. Very specifically, they had conversations
about signage along I-694. After their latest discussion, staff drafted new language that would
state that new signage be placed between the principal building and the Interstate 694 right-of-
way. It also requires that the sign be placed within that 275 buffer strip and 10 feet from the
property line. So the Code will require that the sign erector submit a certificate of survey to
verify that all of the above requirements are being met. Other text amendments related to
definitions of institutional signs, churches, and schools, political signs, temporary sign
requirements, signage requirements for the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts remain the same as
viewed during the public hearing. Their focus recently has just been on fine tuning the I-694
language. As a reminder, churches and schools would be allowed up to 80 square feet for free
standing signs.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2006 PAGE 27
Councilmember Billings stated he was concerned about the language about the freestanding
building being located between the principal building and the Interstate 694 right-of-way as well
as within the 275-foot buffer strip. He was under the impression that they were going to do away
with between the principal building and just go with the 275 feet.
Mr. Hickok apologized and stated he did not realize that was the issue before. He would be
okay with taking that segment out.
Councilmember Billings stated one thing that he looked for today, and he apologized because
he knows in the last several years they have talked about this portion of things, but in the original
suggestion to staff there was something about defining the parcel for I-694 as being all of the
property that was either under one ownership or one rental. What he is concerned with would be
he is not seeing any site plans or anything for the Cub site but he heard a rumor McDonald's was
going to become a freestanding building and, if they do that, he would think they would probably
want one separate tax parcel for that. Even though it was just going to be rented from Holiday
Companies, they probably want to get a separate tax parcel for that so they know what their real
estate taxes are for that, too. He does not want to see that one large site with one fee owner
being broken up into four parcels for each of the buildings only then to have them have four
signs along I-694. Is there a way they could put a definition in saying something to the effect, a
parcel within this I-694 corridor or property within the I-694 corridor would be defined as all
contiguous property that is owned by one fee owner will count towards the square footage.
Mr. Hickok stated they did not overlook that piece of their discussion. They determined that it
is self-defeating for them to do the subdivision for purposes of another sign along the highway
between the chart that talks about how much land area relative to the size sign they get. They
could right now subdivide the Holiday site because they are using that as a discussion. They
could subdivide that into the four they are talking about and end up with 80 square feet of sign.
That is exactly what they could do by Code today. So there is no win or lose. The real benefit of
highway signage is keeping the large parts up and in the Holiday example, keep that 240 square
foot sign and then divide it up how they want for the complex. But they did not choose to put
anything in there.
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to amend the Ordinance, Section 214.17(2), line 1, and
remove the words "between. .. right-of-way,". Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION by Councilmember Billings to waive the reading of the ordinance and approve the
ordinance on first reading. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2006 PAGE 28
11. Informal Status Reports.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked for a brief update on the water quality and on the street project.
She said there will be updates on the website relating to the street project.
Mr. Haukaas stated the east side of town, generally east of Highway 65 and north of I-694, has
been experiencing some rusty water. They are still trying to isolate exactly what it is. They have
narrowed it down to two likely scenarios. One is essentially an over-treatment of water, too
much free chlorine in that area of town which then essentially attacks some of the pipes and
starts stripping some of the existing rust off the interior pipes which then gets in the system. The
difficult part is that it is after all of the filtration, so they have not had the opportunity to filter
that out. It is not harmful. It is just iron. The second issue is that during the winter, with
shutdown of the filter plant and the upgrades they were doing, there was a reversal of flow in a
major 20-inch diameter water main that connects the 63rd Avenue booster station to the west
across the highway and into the low zone. That pipe typically flows towards the east, and for six
months they had it flowing towards the west. Now it is again flowing towards the east. The
reversal of the flow stirs up sediments and puts it into the system. It is physically impossible for
our system to flush that 20-inch diameter main. It requires a flow of between 4,000 to 5,000
gallons per minute to be able to actually empty that out. They physically cannot do that. So they
are looking at other solutions. They do not have an answer just yet. They did meet with the
consultant last week, and they are testing daily to narrow down exactly what the problem is and
how they are going to solve it. He will keep them updated on their progress.
Mr. Haukaas said they were preparing to get ready for initial paving on those portions that they
have opened up already. There was a problem found in a section of curbing about 100 or so feet
in one of the areas south of Community Park They are working to correct that. There are a few
areas that are very close to being ready for curb and within days after that, paving. They will be
meeting with the contractor to determine exactly what their schedule is going to be. They have
information on the City's website under "What's Happening."
Mayor Lund asked Mr. Haukaas if they have something on the website about the water
problem.
Mr. Haukaas replied, nothing to that extent. They did have some information on the website for
a while, but he did not want to put misinformation or speculation on the website.
Mayor Lund stated he thought that the issue had been resolved.
Mr. Haukaas replied it was partially successful. It did clear up for a while and in late June
when the temperatures got hotter, there was a great increase in water usage which brought the
flows through that pipe to a much higher level and stirred it up again.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2006 PAGE 29
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette, seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom, to adjourn.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:53 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by,
Denise M. Johnson Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor
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Date
To:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 2006
July 17, 2006
Wlliam Burns, City Manager
From: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Julie Jones, Planning Coordinator
Stacy Stromberg, Planner
Subject: Second Reading for Sign Code Text Amendments, TA #06-01
M-06-78
INTRODUCTION
On July 10, 2006, the City Council held the first reading of the proposed ordinance amendments
to the sign code requirements. Discussions from that meeting related to the Interstate 694
signage requirements have resulted in the removal of the requirement that the sign needs to be
placed in-between the principal building and the Interstate 694 corridor right-of-way. Signs
placed within the overlay district will simply be required to be placed within the 275 ft. buffer
strip and 10 ft. from any property line.
All other text amendments related to Definitions, Institutional Signs (Churches and Schools),
Political Signs, Temporary Sign requirements, Signage requirements for R-1 and R-2 properties
separate from R-3 properties remain the same as was reviewed during the public hearing.
PLANNING STAFF RECOMMNEDATION
City Staff recommends that the City Council hold the second and final reading of the ordinance
for approval of TA #06-01, related to new sign code legislation.
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Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 214, RELATED TO DEFINITIONS,
INSTITUTIONAL SIGNS (CHURCHES & SCHOOLS), POLITICAL SIGNS, TEMPORARY
SIGN REQUIREMENTS, AND SIGNAGE FOR INDUSTRIES AND BUSINESSES ALONG
INTERSTATE 694.
The Fridley City Council hereby finds after review, examination and recommendation of staff that
Chapter 214, Signs, related to definitions, institutional signs, political signs, temporary signs and signage
for industries and business along Interstate 694 be amended as follows:
SECTION 1: That Section 214.02 be hereby amended as follows:
214.02 DEFINITIONS
4. Alteration.
Any maj or change to a si�n structure or the chan�e of a si�n face, excluding routine maintenance, of an
existing sign.
19. Interstate 694 Corridor.
Any commercial, industrial, or S-2 redevelopment property immediately adjacent to Interstate 694 ri�ht-
of-wav.
�. 20. Motion Sign.
�9. 21. Nonconforming Sign, Legal.
�. 22. Nonconforming Sign, Illegal.
�. 23. Permanent Sign.
�. 24. Personal Expression Sign.
�4. 25. Political Sign.
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Any sign fabricated of paper, plywood, fabric, or other light, impermanent materiaL Includin� but not
limited to:
A. A si�n with wheels removed.
B. A si�n with chassis or su�port constructed without wheels.
C. A or T frame si�ns.
D. Si�ns temporarily or permanently attached to the �round, a structure, or other si�ns.
E. A si�n mounted on a vehicle for advertisin� purposes, parked, and visible from public
ri�ht-of-wa.�pt si�ns identifyin� the business when the vehicle is bein� used for normal day
to day business operations.
F. Menu and sandwich boards.
G. Searchli�ht stands.
H. Hot air or �as-filled balloons or umbrella's used for advertisin�.
I. Banners
SECTION 2: That Section 214.05 be hereby amended as follows:
214.05. SIGNS ALLOWED IN ALL DISTRICTS, WITHOUT A SIGN PERMIT
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
6. Institutional Signs.
Bv Si�n Permit, ��rovided they meet the following requirements:
A. Free standin� si�ns. One (1) per development.
�. 1. A ma�mum size of thirty-two (32) square feet in area (except as provided in Code Section
214.05.6.C).
2. A maximum size of ei�ht�80) square feet in area is allowed per development provided the
followin� criteria can be met:
a. Si�ns over thirty-two (32) square feet shall be placed a minimum of fi (50)
feet from any nei�hborin� residentially zoned property (not includin� a residential site an
institution is located upon).
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b. Si�n shall be placed so illuminated si�n face is perpendicular to adjacent
roadways.
c. Si�n shall not create a�lare that will impact adjacent residential properties.
3. A maximum hei�ht of twenty-five (25) feet above the finished �round �rade.
4. A minimum hei�ht of ten (10) feet from the bottom of the si�n to the finished �round �rade
when within twenty-five (25) feet of a driveway or a corner vision safet.�
5. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from an�property line or drivewa (�except as defined in
Code Section 214.05.3.C.1).
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(Section 214.07).
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The total si�n area shall not exceed fifteen (15) times the square root ofthe wall len�th on which
the si�n is to be placed.
D. Temporary Si�ns.
L May be displayed for a period of fourteen (14) days after a permit is issued by the Cit�
Such si�ns shall be restricted to one per tax parcel/development at any one time. The number of
permits issued per year for a sin�le or multiple use buildin�s/sho�pin� centers shall be based
upon the number of businesses within said buildin� as follows:
Number of
Businesses
1-5
6-10
11-15
16+
Maximum Number of
Permits Allowed
2. The use of such si�n by businesses within the buildin� shall be the responsibility of the
property owner or desi�nated mana�er. All tempora .r s��n permit a�plications must be si�ned by
said property owner or desi�nated mana�er before processin� can be�in.
3. All temporary si�ns shall be located on the property on which the business is located.
Such si�ns shall be location a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from an�property line or
driveway so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
4. Prior to the issuance of a permit, a deposit of $200.00 in the form of a certified check or
money must be provided to the City. Said deposit will be refunded only if the si�n is removed by
noon of the next business day after the permit period expires.
E. A hospital emer�ency si�n may be a maximum of 100 square feet in area.
SECTION 3: That Section 214.06. be hereby amended as follows:
Ordinance No.
214.06. TEMPORARY SIGNS ALLOWED IN ALL DISTRI
PERMIT
1. Construction Signs.
Page 4
WITHOUT A SIGN
A. Multiple Developments. Construction signs may be erected for the purpose of identifying a
development of ten (10) or more dwellings, ten (10) or more �� manufactured homes, three
(3) or more multiple dwellings, or a building consisting of three (3) or more businesses or
industries, with the following restrictions:
2. Real Estate Signs.
A. Multiple Developments. Real estate signs may be erected for the purpose
promoting development of ten (10) or more dwellings, ten (10) or more
homes, three (3) or more multiple dwellings or a building consisting
businesses or industries, with the following restrictions:
3. Political Signs.
A. A ma�mum size of thirty-two (32) square feet in area.
B. To not be placed until Au�ust lst of each calendar .�
�. C. To be removed within €r�€-(53 ten 10 days following the election.
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SECTION 4: That Section 214.07. be hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 214.07. SIGNS ALLOWED WITH A SPEICAL USE PERMIT
1. � Electronic changeable signs are �� allowed in all districts except residential
districts, unless meetin� the requirements for Institutional Si�ns in Section 214.05, and then only after the
issuance of a special use permit subject to the following minimum conditions:
SECTION 5: That Section 214.08. be hereby amended as follows:
214.08. SPECIFIC DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
Ordinance No.
Page 5
In addition to those signs �� allowed in all districts, the following signs are ��allowed in
each specific district and shall be regulated as to type, size, and setback according to the following
requirements.
SECTION 6: That Section 214.09. be hereby amended as follows:
214.09. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR R-1 AND R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, BY SIGN
PERMIT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
2. Wall Signs. (No si�n permit required)
SECTION 7: That Section 214.10. be added as follows:
SECTION 214.10. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR R-3 RESIDENTTAL DISTRICT, BY
SIGN PERMIT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
1. Area Identification Si�ns.
A. One (1) si�n per development.
B. A maximum size of twenty-four (24) square feet in area.
C. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from an�property line or drivewa�
D. A maximum hei�ht oftwenty-five (25) feet above the finished �round �rade.
E. A minimum hei�ht of ten (10) feet from the bottom of the si�n to the finished �round �rade when
within twenty-five (25) feet of a driveway or corner vision safet. z�
2. Wall Si�ns.
The total si�n area shall not exceed fifteen (15) times the square root of the wall len�;th on which the si�n
is to be placed.
3. Temporary Si�ns.
L May be displayed for a period of fourteen (14) days after a permit is issued by the City. Such
si�ns shall be restricted to one per tax parcel/development at any one time. The number of
permits issued per year for a sin�le or multiple use buildin�s/sho�pin� centers shall be based
upon the number of businesses within said buildin� as follows:
Number of
Businesses
1-5
6-10
11-15
16+
Maximum Number of
Permits Allowed
2
4
6
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2. The use of such si�n by businesses within the buildin� shall be the responsibility of the property
owner or desi�nated mana�er. All tempora .ry si�n permit a�plications must be si�ned b.�
property owner or desi�nated mana�er before processin� can be�in.
Ordinance No.
Page 6
3. All temporary si�ns shall be located on the property on which the business is located. Such si�ns
shall be location a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway so as not to
interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
4. Prior to the issuance of a permit, a deposit of $200.00 in the form of a certified check or money
must be provided to the City. Said deposit will be refunded only if the si�n is removed by noon of the
next business day after the permit period expires.
SECTION 8: This Section 214.10. be amended as follows:
SECTION 214.�9.11. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR CR-1 DISTRICTS, BY SIGN PERMIT
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
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4. 3. Window Signs. (No si�n permit required)
�. 4. Wall Signs.
b. 5. � Temporar�Signs. (Re£ 913)
A. May be displayed for a period of 14 days after a permit is issued by the City. Such signs shall be
restricted to one per tax parcel/development at any one time. The number of permits issued per
year for single and multiple use buildings/shopping centers shall be based upon the number of
businesses within said building as follows:
Number of
Businesses
1-5
6-10
11-15
16+
Maximum Number of
Permits Allowed
2
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C. All � temporary signs shall be located on the property on which the business is located.
Such signs shall be located a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any properiy line or
driveway so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
SECTION 9: This Section 214.11. be hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 214.�.12. TYPES, SIZE AND SETBACKS FOR G1, C-2, AND C-3 DISTRICTS, BY
SIGN PERMIT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
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b. 5. � Temporar�Signs. (Re£ 913)
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A. May be displayed for a period of 14 days after a permit is issued by the City. Such signs shall be
restricted to one per tax parcel/development at any one time. The number of permits issued per
year for single and multiple use buildings/shopping centers shall be based upon the number of
businesses within said building as follows:
Number of
Businesses
1-5
6-10
11-15
16+
Maximum Number of
Permits Allowed
2
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C. All � temporary signs shall be located on the property on which the business is located.
Such signs shall be located a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any properiy line or
driveway so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
�.6. Billboards.
Shall be permitted only in the G3 District within this Section. Specific requirements are listed under
Section 214.�.14.
SECTION 10: This Section 214.12. be hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 214.�.13. TYPES, SIZES AND SETBACKS FOR M-1, �B M-2, AND M-3 DISTRICTS,
BY SIGN PERMIT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
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4. 3. Window Signs. (No si�n permit required)
�. 4. Wall Signs.
b. 5. � Temporary Signs. (Ref. 913)
Page 8
A. May be displayed for a period of 14 days after a permit is issued by the City. Such signs shall be
restricted to one per tax parcel/development at any one time. The number of permits issued per
year for single and multiple use buildings/shopping centers shall be based upon the number of
businesses within said building as follows:
Number of
Businesses
1-5
6-10
11-15
16+
Maximum Number of
Permits Allowed
2
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C. All � temporary signs shall be located on the property on which the business is located.
Such signs shall be located a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any properiy line or
driveway so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
�.6. Billboards.
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listed under Section 214.14.
SECTION 11: That Section 214.14. be hereby added as follows:
214.14. BILLBOARD REQUIREMENTS
Billboards shall be permitted in only C-3, M-1, M-2, and M-3 Districts. The followin� requirements shall
be considered as minimum standards when issuin� a special use permit to erect a billboard. The Citv
Council ma.�pose additional requirements.
A. Billboards shall be restricted to property adjoinin� the ri�ht of ways of Interstate Hi�hwa.�
Trunk Hi�hway #47, Trunk Hi�hway #65 and East River Road south of Interstate Hi�hwa. #�
B. The ma�mum hei�ht is twenty-five (25) feet above the finished �round �rade, unless the si�n is
intended to be viewed from a hi�hway, then the twenty-five (25) foot maximum hei�ht shall be
computed from the centerline of the traveled hi�hway, but in no case shall the vertical distance
between the bottom of the si�n and the �round be reduced to less than ten (10) feet.
C. The maximum si�n area is three hundred (300) square feet per facin� not to exceed two (2)
facin�s when erected on East River Road south of Interstate Hi�hway #694, on Trunk Hi�hway
#47 and on Trunk Hi�hway #65; and 750 square feet per facin� not to exceed two (2) facin�s
when erected on Interstate Hi�hway, #694. Double faced si�ns shall be attached back to back at a
horizontal an�le not to exceed forty-five (45) de�rees.
D. The minimum distance between billboard si�ns is 1000 feet when erected on the same side of the
hi�hwa�
E. The minimum setback from the hi�hway ri�ht of way is thirt�30) feet.
F. The minimum distance is 500 feet from a billboard si�n to the intersection of any street or
where traffic crosses or mer�es at the same elevation. The distance is determined b.�
from the intersection of the street and hi�hway centerlines and the si�n.
G. The minimum distance to a residential and public district is 500 feet.
H. The si�n structure shall be all metal and be either painted or treated to prevent deterioration. Lack
of proper maintenance shall be cause for revocation of the si�n permit.
L The minimum distance to a railroad crossin� is 350 feet when there are li�hts and a�ate, and 500
feet from a railroad crossin� without li�hts and/or a�ate.
Ordinance No.
Page 10
J. Any li�htin� will be shielded to not impair the vision of any motor vehicle operator or to create a
nuisance on adjoinin� propert�
SECTION 12: That Section 214.13. be hereby amended as follows:
214.�3.15 TYPES, SIZED AND SETBACKS FOR Ps �#B PUD, AND S-2 DISTRICTS, BY SIGN
PERMIT UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
SECITON 13: That Section 214.14. be hereby amended as follows:
214.�-4.16 SHOPPING CENTERS AND MULTIPLE USE BUILDINGS
SECTION 14: That Section 214.17. be hereby added as follows:
SECTION 214.17. 1NTERSTATE 694 CORRIDOR SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS
1. All properties zoned CR-1, G1, C-2, C-3, M-1, M-2, M-3, S-2 and located within 275 ft. from
the centerline of Interstate 694 (see Appendix A) shall be allowed two (2) free-standin� si�ns per
development. The primary (Interstate) free-standin� si�n will be allowed based on the maximum square
foota�e of the acrea�e of the development. The followin� chart determines the size si�n each
development shall be allowed:
2. The primary free-standin� si�n shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from an�propert.�
and the adjacent Interstate 694 ri�ht-of-way and located within the 275 ft. buffer strip (see A�pendix A).
All a�plicants for a si�n permit within the buffer strip shall provide a certificate of survey ensurin� that
the si�n will be placed within the 275 ft. buffer strip when measured from the centerline of Interstate 694.
3. The maximum hei�ht of thirty-five (35) feet above the finished �round �rade.
4. The secondary free-standin� si�n shall be allowed where the development abuts an additional
ri�ht-of-way. This secondary si�n shall be permitted to be 40 (fort.Y) square feet, or can be increased u�
to 80 (ei�htY) square feet so lon� as the primary (Interstate) si�n is reduced by the amount of the
secondary si�n increase. (ex. If the secondary si�n is increased to 72 (seventy-two) square feet, the
primary size shall be reduced by 32 (thirty-two) square feet.)
a. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from an�property line or drivewa�
b. A maximum hei�ht of twenty-five (25) feet above finished �round �rade.
5. All other si�na�e for the properties alon� the I-694 corridor shall refer to the specific zonin�
district re�ulations for si�ns provided in this Chapter.
SECTION 15: That Section 214.15. and 214.16 be amended as follows:
214.� 18. SIGN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Ordinance No.
214.� 19. SIGN ERECTORS' LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 16: That Section 214.17. be amended as follows:
214.� 20. EXISTING SIGNS
2. Legal Nonconforming Signs.
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B. A sign shall immediately lose its "legal nonconforming" designation and be termed illegal
nonconforming i£
(4) The sign becomes dilapidated or damaged and the cost of bringing it into compliance is more
than fifty percent (50%) of the value of said sign, and no si�n permit has been applied for
within 180 days of when the si�n is dama�ed at which time all of the sign and its structure
must be removed.
SECTION 17: That Section 214.18, 214.19, 214.20, and 214.21 be amended as follows:
214.� 21. ENFORCEMENT
214.�122. VIOLATTONS
214.�9 23. PENALTY
214.� 24. APPEALS
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY
OF 2006.
Scott J. Lund, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk
Public Hearing. May 8, 2006
First Reading: July 10, 2006
Second Reading: July 24, 2006
Publication:
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FRIDLEY
Date
To:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 2006
July 17, 2006
Wlliam Burns, City Manager
From: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Julie Jones, Planning Coordinator
Stacy Stromberg, Planner
Subject: Summary Ordinance for Sign Code Text Amendments, TA #06-01
M-06-77
BACKGROUND
On July 10, 2006, the City Council held the first reading of the proposed ordinance amendments to
the sign code. The second reading is scheduled for the July 24, 2006, City Council meeting. After a
second reading, the ordinance must be published in the City's official newspaper. In order to save
taxpayer dollars, State Statute allows cities to publish a summary ordinance, which is an
abbreviated version of the proposed code changes. A summary ordinance for TA #06-01 is
attached for your review and approval.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council review the attached summary ordinance for publication in
the City's official newspaper.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 214, RELATED TO DEFINITIONS,
INSTITUTIONAL SIGNS (CHURCHES & SCHOOLS), POLITICAL SIGNS,
TEMPORARY SIGN REQUIREMENTS, AND SIGNAGE FOR INDUSTRIES AND
BUSINESSES ALONG INTERSTATE 694.
I. Title
An ordinance of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, amending the Fridley City Code to
clarify sections within the sign code and to add sections to the sign code for sign
allowances for institutions and industries and business along Interstate 694.
II. Summarv
The City Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows:
That Chapter 214 is hereby amended to clarify and add defmitions to the sign code, to modify
the requirements for political signs and banners and pennants, to change the allowances for
temporary sign permits for shopping centers and multi-tenant buildings, to clarify when a sign
permit is required, to add a section for signage for multi-family residential properties separate
from other residential properties, to relocate the billboard section within the sign code, to
eliminate the area identification sign in the commercial and industrial zoning districts, to make
reference to S-2, Redevelopment zoning district regulations within the sign code, to update the
sign code language related to non-conforming signs, and to increase the signage requirements for
institutions and commercial and industrial properties along Interstate 694.
III. Notice
This title and summary has been published to clearly inform the public of the intent and
effect of the City of Fridley's Sign Code. A copy of the ordinance, in its entirety, is
available for inspection by any person during regular business hours at the offices of the
City Clerk of the City of Fridley, 6431 University Ave N.E., Fridley, MN.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY
THIS DAY OF
SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN, CITY CLERK
Public Hearing. May 8, 2006
First Reading: July 10, 2006
Second Reading: July 24, 2006
Published:
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FRIDLEI'
T�:
FROM:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 24, 2006
William W. Burns, City Manager
Deborah K. Dahl, Human Resources Director
DATE: July 14, 2006
SUBJECT: 2007 Council Salaries
Attached for first reading is an ordinance to increase Council salaries by three percent (3%)
effective January 1, 2007. The ordinance was prepared pursuant to Chapter 2.07 of the
Fridley City Charter. The annual salaries for the Mayor and Councilmembers during 2007
shall be as follows:
Mayor:
Councilmemb er-at-Large:
Councilmember (Wards I, II and III)
$10,223 . 85
$ 8,397.75
$ 7,424.42
Staff recommends Council's approval of the first reading of this ordinance.
Attachment
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING TI� FRIDLEY CITY CODE BY
AMENDING APPENDIX F TO PROVIDE FOR TI� ADJiJSTMENT
OF SALARIES FOR TI� MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2.07 OF TI� CHARTER OF THE
CITY OF FRIDLEY
The City Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows:
The annual salaries for the Mayor and Councilmembers during 2007 and subsequent years shall be as
follows:
Mayor $10,223.85
Councilmember-at-Large $ 8,397.75
Councilmember, Ward I $ 7,424.42
Councilmember, Ward II $ 7,424.42
Councilmember, Ward III $ 7,42�.42
In addition, the Mayor and Councilmembers sha11 be entitled to the same benefits enjoyed by full-time
authorized employees of the City of Fridley.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCII. OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY
OF , 2006.
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Publication:
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SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR
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FRIDLEY
To:
From:
Subject:
Date:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
July 24, 2006
William B. Burns, City Manager ��
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Richazd Pribyl, Finance Director
Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk
Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the 2006 Two Year Election Cycle
July 19, 2006
The attached resolution appoints election judges for the 2006 two-year election cycle. The election
judges are being appointed without precinct assignments at this time to allow the city more
flexibility in determining precinct assignments. Election judges receive training which qualifies
them to serve a two yeaz term as an election judge. The election judges being appointed have been
selected from previous work as election judges, lists which have been provided by the political
parties and those individuals who have applied to be an election judge.
:
RESOLUTION NO. - 2006
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE 2006 PRIMARY AND
GENER.AL ELECTIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley, Anoka County,
Minnesota, at a regular meeting on July 24, 2006.
SECTION 1. That on the 12th day of September 2006, and the 7�' day of November, 2006, there shall be a
Statewide Primary and General Election:
SECTION 2. That the polling place will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting:
SECTION 3: That the following people are hereby appointed to act as Judges for said election except that
the City Clerk is hereby authorized to appoint qualified substitutes as set forth in Chapter 4, Section 4.05 of
the City Charter:
Mary Ackerman
Jerold Bahls
Marlyce Bailey
Ann Bangen
Richard Bennett
Stanley Berquist
Rita. Binkowski
Mazgaret Blasingame
Carole Blaska
Betty Bonine
Roxanne Bour
Bernadette Bovy
Marilyn Brick
Barbara Brooks
Carol Bunnell
Casimir Burzynski
Ka.thleen Burzynski
Robert Bussey
Georgene Capra
JoAnn Cedarholm
Molly Chrisrian
Jean Coyle
Robert Dahlstrom
Maxine Dammen
Julann Delaney
Glen Douglas
Carolyn Doyle
Patricia Dufresne
Jill Dutcher
Harold Dwire
Sharry Elias
Arlene Ewer
Donald Findell
Lynn Fink
Patty Galligan
Marguerite Gilbert
Delores Ginthner
Lana Joy Glaser
James Glaser
Lynne Cmgor
Rosalie Halling
Gretchen Hanson
Jan Hebeisen
William Holm
Carolyn Holmen
James Holmen
Jane Hosman
Robert Hosman
Teresa Hub
John Innes
Sharon James
Bonita. Johnson
Rosemary Johnson
Barbara Johnson
David Johnson
Carol Kalan
Patricia Keim
Irma Kelly
Colleen Joy Kennedy
Mary Kirkwood
Esther Kisch
Dirk Klick
Arvilla Kobernusz
Ruby Koenen
Debbie Koenen
Janet Kothman
Marlys Kranz
Ted Kranz
Olga Krochallc
Patrick Kugmeh
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Thea. Langseth
Dorothy Larson
Robert LeClaire
Judy Lennox
Joan Leonard
Karen Leske
Jeanette Lindquist
Dorothy Linse
Arlene Linton
Mazlys Lisowski
Natalie Lohmer
Marian Luke
Tanea Mahanna
Marilyn Manley
Joyce McConville
JoAnne McConville
Christopher Menon
Connie Metcalf
Rose Meyerhoff
Pete Meyerhoff
Bruce Miller
Jeri Miller
Deborah Monden
Ben Monson
Annabel Monson
Myrtle Morphew
Marie Nelsen
Sandra Lu Nelson
Richazd Nelson
Donna. Nordin
Donna Novak
Margaret Oelschlager
Mardy Olesen
Ka.y O�son
Donna Ossmann
Resolution No.
Marge Otten
Eugene Ouellette
Lois Palmquist
Dorothy Pehl
Leslie Plummer
Danielle Poff
Bruce Pomerantz
Peggy Price
John Renken
Cindy Ruschy
Norma Rust
William Rust
Noel Ryan
Beverly Sax
Caxol Schaaf
Constance Schindel
Lois Scholzen
Marlene Schonebaum
Tom Schonebaum
Fred Severni
Barbara Severxu
Paul Slesar
Richard Smith
Marlene Steichen
Barbara Stimmler
Kathy Svanda
Janet Swanson
Susan Sweet
Barbara Tollaksott
Gerald Tollakson
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Lois Tollefson
Eric Torkkola
Rebecca Underhill
Judith Veres
Jackie Walther
John Walther
Delores Weaver
Ann Williams
Lester Wilsey
Thomas Winn
Edwazd Wood
Maureen Woodard
Deborah (Deb) Young
SECTION 4. Compensation for said Judges will be paid at the rate of $8.75 per hour for regular Judges
and $9.25 for the Head Judges.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY TI� CITY COUNCIL OF TI� CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 24� DAY
OF JULY 2006.
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN, CITY CLERK
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SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR
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FRIDLEY
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2006
William W. Burns, City Manager
Jon H. Haukaas, Public Works Director
July 24, 2006
Change Order #2 Locke Park Water Treatment Plant
PW06-053
During the preparation of the concrete flooring at the Locke Park Water Treatment Plant, the
contractor did not exercise the necessary level of care to contain the dust. This was quickly
remedied but not before the dust got into several pieces of electrical equipment.
The attached Change Order #2 represents reimbursement from the contractor for cleaning and
repairs/replacement of this equipment. The items involved are:
L Kilmer Electric cleaning the electrical gear for well # 11 and replacing a fan.
2. Automatic Systems replacing a GFI outlet.
3. Complete Motor & Controls Inc. cleaned and repaired 2 pumps.
4. City Repairs to the irrigation time clock.
Recommend the City Council approve the attached Change Order #2 to the Locke Park Water
Treatment Plant. Project in the amount of a credit totaling $1,963.25.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
Maertens Brenny Construction Company
8251 Main St NE
Minneapolis MN 55432
SUBJECT: Change Order No. 2- Locke Park Water Treatment Plant Improvements
Gentlemen:
You are hereby ordered, authorized, and instructed to modify your contract for the Locke Park Water
Treatment Plant Improvements by adding the following work:
Addition:
Work Item No. Item Additional Fees
1 Clean Sand & Dust from Electrical Gear, Install Fan $ (758.45)
2 Automatic Systems — Replace GFI $ (360.00)
3 Complete Motor & Controls $ (650.00)
4 Replace Irrigation Clock $ (194.80)
TOTAL $ (1963.25)
Submitted and approved by Jon H. Haukaas, Public Works Director, on the 24th day of July, 2006.
Approved and accepted this
Approved and accepted this
Jon H. Haukaas, P.E.
Director of Public Works
day of , 2006_by
Maertens Brenny Construction Company.
day of , 2006 by
CITY OF FRIDLEY
Scott J. Lund, Mayor
Wlliam W. Burns, City Manager
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF July 24, 2006
William W. Burns, City Manager
Jon H. Haukaas, Public Works Director
Layne Otteson, Assistant Public Works Director
July 24, 2006
PW06-054
SUBJECT: Award 2006 Mill & Overlay Street Improvement Project No. St 2006-2
Bids were opened on Thursday; July 20th, 2006 for contracted services for Mill and Overlay
project on Matterhorn Drive and on 73rd Avenue.
Bid packets were sent to seven contractors and four bids were received. The lowest qualified
bid was received from Midwest Asphalt Corporation of Hopkins, MN in the amount of
$246,814.00.Midwest Asphalt has had several contracts with the City of Fridley in the past
and provided us with excellent service.
Recommend the City Council award a contract for 2006 Mill and Overlay Street
Improvement Project No. ST2006-2 to Midwest Asphalt Corporation in the amount of
$246,814.00.
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�°F LICENSES
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Contractor T e A licant A roved B
Air Mechanical Inc Gas Services Ross Erickson Ron Julkowski, CBO
Brite Image Sign Erector Grady McCorkel Ron Julkowski, CBO
Circle B Excavating Inc Excavatin Brian Backstrom Ron Julkowski, CBO
C R Webb Commercial/S ecialt Charles Ra Webb Ron Julkowski, CBO
Crosstown Mechanical Inc Heating/Gas David Junglen Ron Julkowski, CBO
Demars Signs Sign Erector Dennis Demars Ron Julkowski, CBO
Jack the Carpenter Inc Commercial/S ecialt Jack Wussler Ron Julkowski, CBO
Let's Get Graphic Crearions Inc Si n Erector An ela Williams Ron Julkowski, CBO
MP Johnson Construction Commercial/Specialty Eugene Russell Ron Julkowski, CBO
Northland Mecl�anical Contractors Inc Heating/Gas Matt Tieva Ron Julkowski, CBO
Optimum Mechanical Systems Heating Randolph Peterson Ron Julkowski, CBO
Owens Companies Inc Heatin Liana Cohan Ron Julkowski, CBO
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RENTAL LICENSES
Property Address
401 53rd Ave NE
114-116 62nd Way NE
1270-76 72nd Ave. NE
6588-92 Central Ave. NE
610 Osborne Rd. NE
630-50 Osborne Rd. NE
670-90 Osborne Rd. NE
174-76 Pearson Way NE
1556 S Oberlin Circle
5901 21/2 St. NE
Units
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Owner
Waheed Hussain
Gary Knutson
George W. Knoll
Samir Awaijane
Leviton-Highland LLC
Highland Park Apartments,
Leviton Highland, LLC
JU1ri C. CaStrO
Bradley & Barbara
Tony St. Marie
Inspection
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7 4 2
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3 2 2
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ESTI MATES
Concrete Idea
13961 — 44th Lane N.E.
St. Michael, MN 55376
Miscellaneous Concrete ProjectNo. 365
Estimate No. 1 ......................................
Dave Perkins Contracting, Inc.
14230 Basalt Street N.W.
Ramsey, MN 55303
............................................ $ 8,711.50
73 '/z Avenue Street Improvement Proj ect No. ST. 2005-3
Estimate No. 2 ....................................................................................... $ 23,178.39
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INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS