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01/22/2007 - 6121, .-_ .. � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2007 �� oF FRIDLFY The City of Fridley wili 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 763-572-3500 at least one week in advance. (TTD/763-572-3534) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting of January 8, 2007. NEW BUSINESS: Q D 1. Resolution Receiving Final Plans a d O Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids: 2007 Neighborhood Street Improvement Project No. ST. 2007-1 .......................................... 1 -3 . 2. Resolution to Adopt the Anoka ou y Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan................................................. �, 4-5 2001- 10 3. Resolution Adopting Revised 2007 Emergsncy Operations Plan .............................. 6 - 7 ��� � � 4. Resolution Authorizing Changes m Appropriations for the 2006 Budget for November through December, 2006 ................................................ 8 - 9 �I � solution in Su ort of an Application foh a Re Pp Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premise Permit for the Northeast Lions Club at Baggan's Pub Located at 3720 East River Road N.E. (Ward 3) .................................. 10 - 11 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUEDI: � 0 Approve Agreement between the City of Fridley and Fridley'49er Days, Inc . ............ 12 - 13 ��-.t1t�-�� Motion to Approve Pay Equity Compliance Report ........ 14 - 20 ..................................... Claims �ti� ..................... 21 Licenses 22 - 23 ADOPTION OF AGENDA. OPEN FORUM (VISITORS): Consideration of Items not on Agenda —15 Minutes NEW BUSINESS: 10. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapters 11 and 108 of the Fridley City Code Pertaining to Fees and Open Burning ................................... 24 - 29 11. Informal Status Reports ADJOURN. 30 � � CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2007 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 763-572-3500 at least one week in advance. (TTD/763-572-3534) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting of January 8, 2007. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Resolution Receiving Final Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids: 2007 Neighborhood Street Improvement Project No. ST. 2007 — 1 ........................................................... 1- 3 2. Resolution to Adopt the Anoka County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan ...................................................... 4- 5 3. Resolution Adopting Revised 2007 Emergency OperationsPlan .............................................................................................. 6 - 7 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2007 PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED): 4. Resolution Authorizing Changes in Appropriations for the 2006 Budget for November through December, 2006 ................................................................................................................ 8 - 9 5. Resolution in Support of an Application for a Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premise Permit for the Northeast Lions Club at Baggan's Pub Located at 3720 East River Road N. E. (Ward 3) .................................................................................................. 10 - 11 6. Approve Agreement between the City of Fridley and Fridley `49er Days, Inc . ................................................................................... 12 - 13 7. Motion to Approve Pay Equity Compliance Report ......................................... 14 - 20 8. Claims ............................................................................................................. 21 9. Licenses .......................................................................................................... 22 - 23 ADOPTION OF AGENDA. OPEN FORUM (VISITORS): Consideration of Items not on Agenda — 15 Minutes FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2007 PAGE 3 NEW BUSINESS: 10. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapters 11 and 108 of the Fridley City Code Pertaining to Fees and Open Burning ................................................................ 24 - 29 11. Informal Status Reports ..................................................................................... 30 ADJOURN. CITY OF COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF FRIDLEY JANUARY 8, 2007 The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:29 p.m. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Lund Councilmember-at-Large Barnette Councilmember Varichak Councilmember Bolkcom Councilmember Saefke OTHERS PRESENT: William Burns, City Manager Fritz Knaak, City Attorney Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Layne Otteson, Assistant Public Works Director Richard D. Pribyl, Finance Director/Treasurer Paul Bolin, Assistant Executive Director of HRA OATH OF OFFICE: Councilmember, Ward 1: James T. Saefke Councilmember, Ward 2: Dolores M. Varichak Councilmember, Ward 3: Ann R. Bolkcom OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY DEBRA A. SKOGEN, CITY CLERK. STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Senator pon Betzold stated the legislative session began January 3 pursuant to State constitution which also requires they must finish the session by midnight, May 21. They are required by State law to present a two-year budget. He discussed the budget surplus. He thought some of the money will go into the budget reserve and some will go into buying down the interest. He said the top six bills introduced in the senate last week dealt with lowering property taxes, putting money into LGA, providing more health care and early education, transportation, energy, and the environment. Representative Carolyn Laine stated some of the bills that were just introduced include some LGA costs, most of them for school districts. She met with Metro Cities and they had a discussion about some things that were very relevant to the Fridley area. It would be very hard to revamp the LGA formula at this time but some of the smaller fixes are definitely on the table. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007 PAGE 2 Representative Tom Tillberry stated they did start committee work Two of the four committees he belongs to are Education and then Taxes and Commerce. One of the things he wants to focus on is bringing kids in and getting them involved with government. Representative Kate Knuth stated she is serving on the Commerce and Labor Committee, the environment and natural resource finance division as well as the energy policy and finance. She did work as an environmental educator and her studies have been in biology and conservation. Senator Satveer Chaudhary stated he is chairing the Environment and Natural Resources Committee. They had a bill last year to try and expand Springbrook, but it did not get through. He would like to continue working on that. He is also working on the Agriculture Committee. One thing they will be seeing is comprehensive health care reform. The bill that was introduced is going to expand coverage for Minnesotans in terms of health care. They are going to be focusing on property tax relief, health care relief, education funding, energy independence, and the environment. Councilmember Barnette asked the Vikings stadium issue. Senator pon Betzold replied he did not know what the Vikings' plans are. Anoka County had been working for a couple of years with what they thought was a partnership. That fell apart in September. HRA UPDATE Paul Bolin, HRA, gave an overview of the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority, its purpose, and programs and loans it offers. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting of December 4, 2006. APPROVED. City Council Meeting of December 11, 2006. APPROVED. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Receive the Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of December 6, 2006. RECEIVED. 2. Resolution Designating Official Depositories for the City of Fridley. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007 PAGE 3 William Burns, City Manager, said staff recommends that Council designate Wells Fargo Bank of Minnesota as its official depository. Its recommendation is based on cost, convenience, and quality of service. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-01. 3. Resolution Designating an Official Newspaper for the Year 2007. William Burns, City Manager, said staff recommends the Focus News be designated the City's official newspaper and the Minneapolis Star Tribune be designated the City's second official newspaper. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-02. 4. Resolution Establishing Procedures Relating to Compliance with Reimbursement Bond Regulations under the Internal Revenue Code. William Burns, City Manager, stated this resolution declares Council's intent to reimburse the costs associated with general obligation improvement bonds with the proceeds of a special tax levy. The proceeds of the bond will be used to cover the non-assessed portion of the costs associated with the 2007 neighborhood street improvement proj ect. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-03. 5. Resolution Imposing Load Limits on Public Streets in the City of Fridley, Minnesota. William Burns, City Manager, stated this is an annual resolution allowing staff to publish a newspaper notice of load limits on a long list of City streets. The load limits will be in effect until the Anoka County Highway Department informs the City they are raising their limits. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-04. 6. Resolution Requesting Municipal State Aid System Construction Funds for Other Local Use. William Burns, City Manager, stated this resolution requests that the State release their MSAS funds for the 2007 neighborhood street reconstruction program. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-05. 7. Resolution Ordering Advertisement for Bids: 2007 Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Project No. 370. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007 PAGE 4 William Burns, City Manager, stated this will provide a unit cost for repairs of curbs, gutters, and concrete street panels that are made necessary by street openings or work on driveways. Staff recommends Council's approval. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-06 8. Resolution Ordering Improvement, Approval of Plans and Ordering Advertisement for Bids: Sanitary Sewer Lining Project No. 371. William Burns, City Manager, stated $80,000 is budgeted in the sewer capital improvement plan to line three sections of the City's sanitary sewer system. The sections include 1,340 feet on 73 '/z Avenue, 760 feet along the south City limits easement from Matterhorn Drive to Buchanan Street, and 300 feet on Hugo Street. Staff recommends Council's approval. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 07. 9. Approve Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Fridley and 3M Company for GIS Services. William Burns, City Manager, said the proposed contract provides for up to 80 hours of GIS consulting work per month for Fridley at a cost of $31,075 a year. The contract is between 3M and Fridley, Columbia Heights, and Andover. The contract had previously been provided by GIS Range Riders. Since GIS Range Riders had been acquired as part of 3M's Ttraffic Safety Systems Division, the contract is now with 3M Although there is a new working arrangement, the contract and the personnel will remain the same as in the past years. Staff recommends Council's approval. APPROVED. 10. Approve 2007 City Council and Staff Appointments. William Burns, City Manager, recommended the following City Council and staff appointments: Mayor Pro Tem: Councilmember-at-Large Barnette Anoka County Law Enforcement Council: Councilmember-at-Large Barnette, Representative; Councilmember Varichak, Alternate Metro Cities: Mayor Lund, Delegate; Councilmember Bolkcom, Alternate League of Minnesota Cities: Mayor Lund, Delegate; Councilmember Saefke, Alternate School District 13 Advisory Council: Councilmember-at-Large Barnette, Representative; Councilmember Bolkcom, Alternate FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007 PAGE 5 School District 16 Advisory Council: Councilmember Saefke, Representative; Councilmember Varichak, Alternate Northstar Corridor Development Authority: Councilmember-at-Large Barnette, Representative; Jon Haukaas, Public Works Director, Alternate Visit Minneapolis North: Debra Skogen, City Clerk, Representative. APPROVED APPOINTMENTS. 11. Appointment - City Employee. William Burns, City Manager, stated staff recommends the appointment of Perry Jones as a Fridley Police officer. He is Officer Jeff Schoeberl who is becoming part of the Anoka County Sheriff's Department. Staff recommends Council's approval. APPROVED APPOINTMENT. 12. Claims (129818 — 130128). APPROVED. 13. Licenses. APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the consent agenda as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. OPEN FORUM (VISITORS): Tom Myhra, 6360 Able Street NE, asked what is going to happen with the Comprehensive Plan. He presented a book to the Mayor and City Council. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007 PAGE 6 Mayor Lund stated possibly by the next meeting they can announce a tentative schedule of the Comprehensive Plan. Toni Swanson, 524 Fairmont Street, asked if anyone had any updates on what is going on with the Texaco station at 8880 East River Road. Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, stated they did serve the property owner. The owner has 28 days to respond and would need to respond by January 18. If they have not provided a proper response by the 19th, the City could with the court's permission begin demolition. PUBLIC HEARING: 14. Consider the Building Located at 136 Horizon Circle Hazardous and Order its Removal or Repair Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 463 (Ward 3) (Continued December 11, 2007). MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to remove the item from the table and waive the reading. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE TABLE AT 8:27 P.M. Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, stated at the last meeting they had a public hearing regarding this property. There was a resolution being requested of the Council authorizing and approving staff moving ahead with the demolition of this structure as well if a plan was not in place within the required 20 days. The house was purchased and the closing was held on December 19. Since that meeting, the new owners have had contractors and soil engineers working on a solution for this property. Staff would recommend allowing some time for the new owners to get their plan in place and recommend keeping the hearing open until the second meeting in February. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if staff is comfortable that there is no increased risk by waiting. Mr. Hickok replied one of the City's concerns on December 11 was that the house was sitting vacant and the future of the home was uncertain. Any time a foundation is deteriorating is a problem for the City. When the City knows that it needs to act swiftly. The owners are now out and no one is living in there. The property has changed hands and all of the right things are happening. Staff believes the risk has been contained to the point that staff is comfortable allowing time for them to come back with a plan. Attorney Knaak stated it is important to remember that the purpose of the process is for the protection of the public. As a practical matter in these kinds of cases, when it arrives at court, the only time you ever really see a house immediately demolished or a structure immediately FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007 PAGE 7 demolished is when there is no one in it and no one is responding. The court is not interested in imposing any kind of extreme sanctions on anybody and it is not in the business of being punitive, it is in the business of getting a result. Even if the City would have gone forward in this kind of case, you would be in a situation where the court would be asking those kinds of questions especially if the owner is represented. So this is one of those situations where the City, by deferring, has basically offered a gesture to the owners that they are prepared to hold off on this legal action and do what the court would probably make them do and that is to sit down and try and negotiate. The City is not in any way prejudiced legally by taking this action. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if staff was asking them to continue the public hearing and table the resolution. Mr. Hickok replied, yes, that is correct. Dr. Burns stated the resolution was attached to the hearing information but it was not listed as an agenda item. The resolution was there in case the Council chose to adopt the resolution tonight. He asked whether it needs to be tabled if it was not on the agenda. Mr. Knaak replied if it is in the packet, even though it is not acted upon necessarily, his recommendation is that they continue it. He agrees if it has not been put on as an agenda item, ordinarily he would not say that. However, given the fact it is a quasi judicial action, he would not want to create a technical reason for someone to object subsequently. Valerie Tatley, the homeowner, 115 Horizon Circle N.E., approached and stated she can give them a timetable. There is a dumpster at the house. She thinks the other family is in the process of cleaning out probably about 40 to 50 years worth of stuff. It is going very well. The soil boring samples have already been taken and they are waiting to hear the results. When they bought the property they had not even seen what the actual damage was. They had originally intended on just buying it for the property alone because of the location. The actual damage that occurred in the home is completely repairable. They have had seven different contractors who have said they can fix it. Mayor Lund asked if the work will have started if this is continued until the second meeting in February. Ms. Tatley replied yes. Their goal is to have this thing done hopefully by June. Mayor Lund said because of the safety issue, he assumes the foundation is one of their first obj ectives. Ms. Tatley said it was. Councilmember Bolkcom stated if they were to continue this, it is for a plan to be in place, not that the work needed to be completed by February 26. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007 PAGE 8 Mr. Hickok replied correct. The City's only position on the question as whether to leave this open and go to February or not, they have been very impressed with Ms. Tatley and her fiance and the group they have been working with. There is no doubt they will get the work done; however, in any situation like this it would provide for them a safety net just to make certain. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to continue the public hearing to February 26, 2007. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 26, 2007. AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to table the Resolution Ordering the Removal or Repair of a Hazardous Building Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 463, Located within the City of Fridley, Minnesota, to a date uncertain. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NEW BUSINESS: 15. Approve City Licenses for JWBB, Inc., d/b/a Baggan's Pub, Generally Located at 3720 East River Road (Ward 3). Richard Pribyl, Finance Director, stated this is the liquor license approval for JWBB, Inc. which will be doing business as Baggan's Pub. The public hearing on this matter was held initially on November 12 and was continued to December 4 and then to December 11, at which time it was closed. When it was closed, the license was to be scheduled for issuance this evening. At this time, staff feels the issues have been addressed and they recommend the City Council approve the license with the following stipulations: 1 2 3 That the license not be issued until the Anoka County Health Department, the Fridley Building and Mechanical Inspectors and the City Fire Marshall have given their approval to open and operate a restaurant. That the State of Minnesota has approved the liquor license. That the license be issued for a 16-month period to expire Apri130, 2008. This particular license would then be issued for a duration of 16 months based on the timing related to the approval of this particular liquor license and renewal period that would actually be entered into within the next month or two, so the City does not actually subj ect the owner to going back to a renewal process probably within the same month he acquired his liquor license. Councilmember Bolkcom stated she does not remember doing anything like this before. She is a little concerned about approving a license with stipulations related to issues that are still there. She understands they have made a lot of improvements. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007 PAGE 9 Mr. Pribyl stated the last few licenses have actually been issued this way. Most of the time when the City issues a liquor license, the restaurant is not yet completed. The City actually issues the license and it is held by staff until those building components have been satisfied and the City and Anoka County are satisfied that the applicants can actually open as a restaurant. At this point in time, the applicant has satisfied staff in that he understands the City Code, understands what the requirements are, and is working with Anoka County and the Fridley building and mechanical inspectors and is moving quite diligently through the construction phase. This is really not much different than the last few liquor licenses the City has issued on new applicants, such as Appleby's. That license was issued prior to the opening of the restaurant. Councilmember Bolkcom said the applicant really does not get a liquor license until the stipulations have been met. Mr. Pribyl replied Council is actually approving it and staff is holding it until the stipulations have been met. William Burns, City Manager, asked if the organization structure issues have been resolved. Mr. Pribyl replied the applicant understands exactly what his requirements are related to the food and liquor sales on the premise related to the definition of a restaurant and actually the requirement related to that ratio on the food to liquor. Dr. Burns asked if staff has determined that the Oops Dinner Theater food and liquor sales are part of the Baggan's Pub food and liquor sales or if they are totally separate. Mr. Pribyl said that will be incorporated as the overall sales on that premise so he will have to take that into account--both the sales related to the theater and the sales related to food and alcohol. That is understood by the applicant. Councilmember Barnette asked if the liquor license is being given to Baggan's Pub. Mr. Pribyl replied correct. Councilmember Barnette stated Oops Theater is going to operate in the other part of the building and will also be selling liquor, correct? Mr. Pribyl replied they will actually have liquor dispensed on that side by Mr. Busick under his license. Councilmember Barnette asked so the 40/60 ratio will combine both the Pub and the Oops Theater. Mr. Pribyl replied that is correct. Councilmember Barnette asked why the license was just to Baggan's Pub and not Oops Theater. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007 PAGE 10 Mr. Pribyl said Baggan's Pub includes the entire perimeter of the building itsel£ It is up to Mr. Busick what activities he has going on inside such as entertainment. It is basically similar to an entertainment license. So he is actually providing the theater as part of his entertainment. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the City licenses for JWBB, Inc., d/b/a Baggan's Pub, located at 3720 East River Road, with the following stipulations: 1. That the license not be issued until the Anoka County Health Department, the Fridley Building and Mechanical Inspectors and the City Fire Marshall have given their approval to open and operate a restaurant; and 2. That the State of Minnesota has approved the liquor license. 3. That the license be issued for a 16-month period to expire Apri130, 2008. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 16. Special Use Permit Request, SP #06-14, by BWBR Architects, for Unity Hospital, to Consider the Expansion of an Existing Hospital Building in an R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District, Generally Located at 550 Osborne Road N.E. (Ward 1). Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, stated Shannon Bambery of BWBR Architects is a representative of Unity Hospital, and they are proposing two changes for the hospital. One is a special use permit request to allow the expansion of their existing building which is in an R-1 District. The second part they are doing is remodeling the interior space of the hospital. The portion of the hospital that requires additional space has been there since 1984. The proposed expansion involves a second story over the existing surgery area which was built in 1994. It is not expanding the footprint of the building. The expansion is approximately 9,600 square feet and will be connected internally on the southeast area on the same level. They will be able to go up by stairs or by elevator from the emergency area so that will become part of their triage or emergency area. There will also be 2,200 square feet of space that will allow for future expansion within that shell which is good space planning. It allows them an opportunity to expand later without coming back and asking for a shell expansion or another special use permit. Mr. Hickok stated a special use permit is not needed to remodel, and typically they would go to the Building Division for that. However, to be perfectly clear what they are doing, they have included it in with their special use permit request. The remodeled area consists of approximately 11,000 square feet including the existing trauma to be remodeled, and treatment and exam areas. The proposed expansion will create larger exam rooms, private settings for waiting patients, a second-story staff work station, and an expanded first-floor staff area. The proposed expansion will not increase the number of beds. This is basically to make their space inside more efficient. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007 PAGE 11 Mr. Hickok stated the property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential, as is most of the surrounding property. The property is approximately 35 acres in size. The hospital campus is comprised of a hospital, associated buildings, parking lots, and landscaped area. The initial hospital was built in 1969. Subsequent special use permits have been issued to allow expansion. In 1984, the City Council approved a special use permit to add approximately 43,000 square feet to the trauma, treatment, and exam area. Additionally in 1984, the City Council approved a special use permit to allow expansion of the parking lot to meet the demands for that new addition space. Mr. Hickok stated in 1994, Council approved a special use permit for a surgery addition. In 2000, the City Council approved a special use permit for a minor addition to the building that included an interior second-story ICU unit. In 2002, the hospital added 80 parking stalls and ponding associated with that new hard surface. Landscape fencing along Lyric Lane was added in 2003. The hospital has been good at working with adjacent property owners' concerns. Hospitals are permitted as a special use in the R-1 single-family district subject to stipulation. The property complies with all setback and lot coverage requirements. Mr. Hickok stated at the September 6 Planning Commission meeting, a public hearing was held on this item. After the discussion, a special use permit was approved with a revision to Stipulation No. 6 and that was to request 36 additional stalls on the hospital grounds. One of the City's concerns when analyzing this was that for a period this summer they noticed an abundance of cars and some had parked off the hard surface. After speaking with officials from the site, they learned that Unity was having computer work done. Now that the work is done, they are not seeing the problem anymore. Mr. Hickok stated typically now there are cells available on this site surrounding both the professional building and hospital building. The petitioner has requested an opportunity then as to conduct further parking studies to verify this additional parking is unnecessary. Staff finds this to be reasonable. By allowing them to do this study, it would allow them to size the parking lot to the demands as opposed to having additional asphalt that is not necessary. Staff has further reworded Stipulation No. 6 to require a revised proof of parking plan that increases parking by 36 stalls. Mr. Hickok stated a resident from the neighborhood across Lyric Lane contacted the City regarding concerns about lack of screening between the hospital and the single-family homes on Lyric Lane. Staff inet with that resident, they did a site analysis and, as a result, staff is recommending two additional stipulations regarding landscaping and screening that were not available at the Planning Commission meeting. Staff agrees with the concerned resident that the view across from the residential property on Lyric Lane is one that could be enhanced. There is mechanical equipment, there is parking, and unfortunately they might have noticed on the aerial the most compressed area, the area that is closest to that residential across the street is probably the most open with a driveway and limited opportunity for landscape in that area. So they are recommending that it be looked at and a landscape plan be submitted. The petitioner has been considering screening options for its mechanical equipment and is prepared to share some of those ideas with them this evening. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007 PAGE 12 Mr. Hickok stated staff recommends that the special use permit for this project be granted with the following stipulations: 1. The petitioner shall obtain all necessary permits prior to construction. 2. The petitioner shall meet all building, fire, and ADA requirements. 3. The subj ect property shall be maintained free of any and all construction debris. 4. Construction vehicles shall not bring materials before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. (on Saturdays that changes 9:00 a.m. when they can start). 5. The additional shall be architecturally compatible with the existing building and finished with complementary exterior building materials and color scheme. 6. The petitioner shall provide a revised proof of parking plan that increases parking by 36 stalls on the southern side of the parking lot, according to the parking plan dated October 19, 2004, to be reviewed and approved by staff prior to issuance of building permit. 7. Petitioner shall provide a revised site plan to include 115 parking stalls as proof of parking in the northwest corner of the property as shown on parking plan dated October 19, 2004, to be reviewed and approved by staff prior to issuance of building permit. 8. Petitioner shall submit grading and drainage and storm water management plan for the additional parking areas to be reviewed and approved by the City engineering staff prior to issuance of the building permit. 9. Petitioner shall develop a landscape plan to screen the southeast parking areas facing Lyric Lane to be reviewed and approved by staff prior to issuance of the building permit. 10. Petitioner shall develop plans for mechanical screening on the south side of building which are acceptable to staff and file a letter of intent to install mechanical screening prior to issuance of building permit. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to receive into the record two letters dated December 15 and December 31, 2006, from Suzanne M. Holm along with five photographs, and a memorandum from Timothy B. Grote, Director of Support Services, dated December 6, 2006. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Councilmember Bolkcom asked about Stipulation No. 4 and if the time for Saturday should be spelled out in the stipulation. Mr. Hickok replied it is spelled out in the ordinance. If they like they can modify that. Councilmember Bolkcom asked Mr. Hickok if he has any more comments related to the parking report. Mr. Hickok replied this is a very proactive stance on petitioner's part. They did go out in anticipation of doing expansion and analyzed their parking situation. Of course customer service FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007 PAGE 13 is key to them and they want to make certain their patients have parking spots as well and their professional staff. They also have concerns about putting in additional parking and not having it be used. Staff does think this is probably the best solution. They are one step closer this way to having the parking installed. Councilmember Bolkcom asked whether they have had complaints from the neighborhood related to people parking on the street. She knows there is some one-hour parking posted around there. On her way home today she saw a fair amount of cars parked on Lyric Lane. Mr. Hickok replied, yes, there was a time when staff was getting a number of complaints along Lyric. He thinks the posting of signs has changed that. Also, the hospital has a very proactive stance. There was also a smoking issue. People were parking close to the building so they could use their car as sort of a smoking lounge and that was troublesome for adj acent property owners, and the hospital was very good to react to that when the City got complaints. The City contacted them and the complaints seemed to go away. About the only on-street parking concern he has heard is that some people do not like the two-hour parking along Madison because they would prefer to park there, it seems to be closer to the door. Councilmember Bolkcom asked whether anything can be done with the smokestack She also asked about Stipulation No. 5. Shannon Bambery, BWBR Architects, noted with the pictures of the screening of the equipment, it is all existing equipment on that rooftop. It is not associated with the project but they are aware of the comments from the neighbors. As it has been stated, they are looking at some solutions to help screen that equipment. They do feel there are a number of potential solutions. In general, the leading candidate for a mechanical screen would be the type that is a metal louver that would screen the visual line from the neighbors of most of the equipment on the roof and still allow airflow which is critical. Structurally there are issues with whether that screen can go all the down to the roof level or not. They do not have the engineering completed on that yet. Mr. Bambery stated with respect to the Code, and the snow boating calculations have changed in the last few years, it is a little more complicated than that as kind of dry. Effectively, by introducing a wall out at that edge, you would be able to trap more snow than would otherwise drift off the roof. He presented a couple of pictures showing an example of the screen wall that was completed at a recent proj ect in downtown St. Paul. They have worked diligently since the Planning Commission meeting to look at what those options might be. A second piece of that is the landscaping options. There are a number of items that to come into play when looking at the existing tree type and what can be used to fill in additional landscaping. There are also some other additional issues regarding the utilities. Mayor Lund asked about the smokestack. He said it was a hard thing to screen. Timothy B. Grote, Unity Hospital, stated they have not really done anything because you cannot keep it painted very well with 450-degree heat coming out of it. Ideally trees could do it but, unfortunately, they are dealing with some pretty large utility issues with planning any large FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007 PAGE 14 conifer type trees that would help screen that smokestack They have talked to City staff about planting some shrubbery. He believes the ordinance requires a 30-inch high screen where there is any parking and headlights were shining into the residential area. With snow removal trucks going through there it is very hard to maintain plant life. Over to the east towards Madison there are some holes in the landscape. There are no utilities in that area, and they can increase the screening for the homes across there. They are looking at putting several large conifer trees there. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if they have rain garden potential. Mr. Hickok replied there may be. They do have one in their parking plans on the northwest corner. Councilmember Varichak asked who maintains the shrubbery that is put in to cover the distraction. Mr. Grote replied the hospital would. They do have irrigation in the area so they have the best chance of survival but more than likely they would be replacing it every couple of years. Mayor Lund asked Mr. Grote if he had any problems with the stipulations. Mr. Grote said they really do not. They understand the residents' issues. They are going to be restricted to some degree on what they can and cannot do as far as the screening. Councilmember Saefke asked if the proposed screening plan would be shown to the residents. Mr. Hickok replied typically they would use their discretion on that. They have had a very nice visit with the resident who was concerned about the property who is here this evening. They are welcome once the information is here to come in and take a look at it. They will do the best they can. Councilmember Saefke asked if the plans would be brought before the Council. Mr. Hickok replied typically not. Council would rely on staff in their professional ability to analyze that. Suzanne Holm, 7424 Melody Drive, approached and thanked everyone and stated they all have concerns about the hospital in the sense it is big, much bigger than it was when they first moved there and they all know as Council does that it is truly an asset. She wanted to make the point that it is a co-dependency issue, the residents rely on them and they rely on the residents also. MOTION by Councilmember Saefke to approve the Special Use Permit Request, SP #06-14, for Unity Hospital with the following ten stipulations: 1. The petitioner shall obtain all necessary permits prior to construction. 2. The petitioner shall meet all building, fire, and ADA requirements. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007 PAGE 15 3. The subj ect property shall be maintained free of any and all construction debris. 4. Construction vehicles shall not bring materials before 7:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. 5. The additional shall be architecturally compatible with the existing building and finished with complementary exterior building materials and color scheme. 6. The petitioner shall provide a revised proof of parking plan that increases parking by 36 stalls on the southern side of the parking lot, according to the parking plan dated October 19, 2004, to be reviewed and approved by staff prior to issuance of building permit. 7. Petitioner shall provide a revised site plan to include 115 parking stalls as proof of parking in the northwest corner of the property as shown on parking plan dated October 19, 2004, to be reviewed and approved by staff prior to issuance of building permit. 8. Petitioner shall submit grading and drainage and storm water management plan for the additional parking areas to be reviewed and approved by the City engineering staff prior to issuance of the building permit. 9. Petitioner shall develop a landscape plan to screen the southeast parking areas facing Lyric Lane to be reviewed and approved by staff prior to issuance of the building permit. 10. Petitioner shall develop plans for mechanical screening on the south side of building which are acceptable to staff and file a letter of intent to install mechanical screening prior to issuance of building permit. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to amend Stipulation No. 4 to state "Construction vehicles shall not bring materials before 7:00 a.m. (Monday through Friday) or before 9:00 a.m. (Saturday) and after 9:00 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 17. Informal Status Reports Mr. Hickok said the Recycling Coordinator has prepared the 2007 recycling drop off schedule. The first one is Saturday, April 14, and that will include major appliances, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, tires, car and lawnmower batteries, plus reusable furniture. There will be other ones held on June 9, August 11, and October 13. You can contact Rachel Harris at 763-572- 3594 to find out what will be collected on those dates. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if they were on the City's website. Mr. Hickok said they will be on the City's website. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007 PAGE 16 Mayor Lund said a new exhibit, PicturingAnoka County: ISO Photos for ISO Years, will open at the Anoka County History Center and Library, on January 16, 2007 at 7:00 pm. The public is invited to attend the opening, without admission charge, and to participate in a reception following. This event kicks off a full year of Sesquicentennial events. ADJOURN. MOTION by Councilmember Barnette, seconded by Councilmember Saefke, to adjourn. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:44 P.M. Respectfully submitted by, Denise M. Johnson Scott J. Lund Recording Secretary Mayor � � CffY OF FRIDLEY TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2007 William W. Burns, City Manager Jon H. Haukaas, Public Works Director Layne Otteson, Assistant Public Works Director January 22, 2007 ST 2007-1 Street Improvement Project PW07-006 The attached resolution receives final plans and specifications and orders the advertisement for bids of the 2007 Neighborhood Street Improvement Project ST2007-1. Recommend the City Council adopt the resolution to receive final design and advertise for bids of the 2007 Neighborhood Street Improvement Project ST2007-1. JHH:Io Attachment RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - RESOLUTION RECEIVING FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: 2007 NEIGHBORHOOD STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST 2007 - 1 WHEREAS, the construction of certain improvements is deemed to be in the interest of the City of Fridley and the property owners affected thereby, and WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has prepared a Capital Improvement Plan to systematically reconstruct streets in the City to a standard section including concrete curb and gutter, and WHEREAS, the consulting firm of Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. was awarded the design contract for Project No. ST. 2007 —1 at the June 26, 2006 City Council Meeting, such contract including the preparation of a feasibility report and estimates of costs thereof for the improvements. WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2006-78 ordered the preliminary plans, specifications, and feasibility report for the improvements in this project, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2006-79 received the preliminary report and called for a public hearing on the matter of the construction of certain improvements for this project , and WHEREAS, a public hearing was opened at the November 13t", 2006, City Council Meeting and closed at the December 4t" City Council Meeting regarding this project, and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2006-88 ordered the final plans, specifications and estimates of cost for this project, and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined a need to reconstruct the streets to maintain a safe condition and at reasonable cost. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fridley as follows: That the following improvements proposed by Council Resolution 2007- are hereby ordered to be effected and completed as soon as reasonably possible, to-wit: Street improvements, including grading, aggregate, hot-mix bituminous pavement, concrete curb and gutter, water and sanitary sewer repairs, storm sewer system, landscaping, and other facilities located as follows: 4t" Street - 57'/ Avenue to 61 St Avenue 5t" Street - 57'/ Avenue to 60t" Avenue 6t" Street - 57'/ Avenue to 60t" Avenue 6t" Street — 61 St Avenue to 63rd Avenue 57t" Place — 7t" Street to Jefferson Street 57'/ Avenue — 4t" Street to 6th Street 58t" Avenue - 7t" Street to Jefferson Street 58'/ Avenue - Little League Fields to Monroe Street 60t" Avenue - 4t" Street to 5t" Street 63rd Avenue — 5t" Street to 7t" Street Jefferson Street - 57t" Place to 59t" Avenue University Avenue Service Drive - 4t" Street to 7t" Street Washington Street - 58t" Avenue to 59t" Avenue Concerto Curve - 73rd Avenue to Ballet Boulevard Lyric Lane - 73rd Avenue to Ballet Boulevard Melody Drive - 73rd Avenue to Ballet Boulevard Tempo Terrace - 73rd Avenue to Ballet Boulevard Memory Lane — 73rd Avenue to Ballet Boulevard Ballet Boulevard — Lyric Lane to Memory Lane Community Park Ballfields No.'s 1& 2 2. That the work be incorporated in the 2007 street improvement project as ST2007-1. 3. That the work be performed under this project may be performed under one or more contracts as may be deemed advisable upon receipt of bids. 4. That the Director of Public Works, Jon H. Haukaas, is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement. He shall oversee the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates of costs thereof for making of such improvements. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 8th DAY OF JANUARY 2007. SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR ATTESTED: DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK � AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2007 CffY OF FRIDLEI' To: William W. Burns, City Manager From: Public Safety Director pon Abbott Date: O 1-19-07 Re: Resolution to Adopt the Anoka County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan For the past 18 months, Anoka County and its communities have been working toward completion of a comprehensive Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan. This plan describes the most significant natural and man-made hazards that could impact Anoka County, and identifies local projects that could be undertaken to reduce the impact of these hazards before they occur. The planning process is very extensive. It requires gathering demographic data about every community, charting historical disaster trends, and projecting potential disaster losses. The process also challenges all jurisdictions to identify achievable goals that they could work toward to reduce the effects of future disasters. The countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan is required by the federal government as a prerequisite to hazard mitigation funding. The plan, once adopted, will provide the basis for future disaster mitigation projects throughout Anoka County. Our planning group in Fridley identified some mitigation proj ects. The group concluded that we will need to evaluate our streets and identify those in need of repair to assist with flooding problems; purchase, and train all city personnel in the use of, communications equipment (800 mega hertz); and plan future updates to our existing city warning sirens. The draft plan was completed on May 19, 2006, and after public comment was obtained, the plan was forwarded to the state office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The state approved the plan and forwarded it to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for review. FEMA approved the plan with no recommended changes, which is unusual for a plan of this detail. The final step for plan completion is formal adoption of the plan by the Fridley City Council. On behalf of the planning team, I am proud to present the Anoka County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan for your consideration. Staff requests that the resolution to adopt the Hazard Mitigation Plan be approved. A copy of the entire plan (332 pages) is located in the Police Department for your review. Resolution No. 2007 - A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE ANOKA COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has ordained that every county and incorporated municipality in the state is required to have a Hazard Mitigation Plan approved by the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, to maintain eligibility for state disaster assistance after November 2004; and WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 has ordained that every county and incorporated municipality within the county is required to have a Hazard Mitigation Plan approved by FEMA in order to be eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding for Presidential disasters declared after November 2004; and WHEREAS, under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an Interim Final Rule that details the minimum criteria for local hazard mitigation plans; and WHEREAS, the City of Fridley agrees with the concept of and necessity for hazard mitigation planning; and WHEREAS, The Anoka County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee recommends the adoption of the Anoka County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and; WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have conducted a review of and approved the Anoka County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; WHEREAS, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners formally adopted the Anoka County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan on November 28, 2006; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Fridley, hereby adopts the Anoka County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan dated November 28, 2006. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 22"d day of January, 2007. Scott J. Lund, Mayor Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk � � CffY OF FRIDLEI' To: From Date: Re: AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2007 William W. Burns, City Manager Public Safety Director pon Abbott January 18, 2007 Resolution Adopting the Revised 2007 City of Fridley Emergency Operations Plan The Police Department has completed a thorough review of the current City of Fridley Emergency Operations Plan as required at least every three years. The Emergency Operations Plan has been revised as needed to comply with federal and state law. The last revision of the plan took place in January, 2004. Our plan reflects changes in federal and state law, and follows the guidelines of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. This document has been reviewed by the Anoka County Emergency Preparedness Manager and has been approved by the Regional Program Coordinator, Kim Ketterhagen, from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Staff recommends approval of the revised 2007 City of Fridley Emergency Operations Plan. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - A RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED 2007 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN WHEREAS, the Police Department has completed a thorough review of the current City of Fridley Emergency Operations Plan as required every three years; and WHEREAS, staff has revised the Emergency Operations Plan as needed to comply with federal and state law and follows the guidelines of Homeland Security and Emergency Management; and WHEREAS, The 2007 Emergency Operations Plan has been reviewed by the Anoka County Emergency Preparedness manager and approved by the Regional Program Coordinator from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Fridley that the City of Fridley Revised 2007 Emergency Operations Plans be approved. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 22N� DAY OF JANUARY 2007. SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR ATTEST: DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK � � CffY OF FRIDLEY To: From Date: Re: AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JAN UARY 22, 2007 William W. Burns, City Manager Richard D. Pribyl, Finance Director Craig A. Ellestad, Accountant January 10, 2007 Modifications to the 2006 Budget Attached you will find a resolution amending appropriations to the 2006 budget in accordance with the City Charter. The adjustments listed have arisen as a result various donations, unforeseen expenditures and revenues, and reclassification of account codings. You have informally approved all adjustments through the Budget Reappropriation form. We request that the Council approve the amendment of the attached budgets. Resolution No. 2007 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 2006 BUDGET FOR NOVEMBER THRU DECEMBER, 2006 WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has involved itself in initiatives that provide for future charges and modifications that will allow for a better delivery of service; and WHEREAS, the City of Fridley had not incorporated these and other necessary changes into the adopted budget for 2006. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following funds will be amended as follows: REVENUE ADNSTMENTS Police-Grant Police-Reimbursement Police-Grant Park Main't-Donation Recreation-Donation Recreation-Donation APPROPRIATION ADNSTMENTS Police-Other Services & Charges Police-Other Services & Charges Police-Personal Services Park Main't-Supplies Street Main't-Capital Outlay Street Main't-Supplies Garage Main't-Supplies Recreation-Supplies Recreation-Other Services & Charges REVENUES ADNSTMENTS Transfer In From Other Funds GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVF.�I�ENT APPROPRIATION ADNSTMENTS General-Capita l Outlay STREETS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION ADNSTMENTS Streets-Other Services & Charges GENERAL FUND 150 1,050 3,381 240 100 5,000 9921 150 1,050 3,381 240 -6,080 4,200 1,880 100 5,000 9921 Federal Grant Detox Transport Federal Grant Various Organizations TCN Chamber of Commerce Fridley Lions Gub Conference & Schools-VIPS Training Detox Transport Safe & Sober and Operation Night Cap Replacement Trees Moved to Acct 4225 From 4560 for Line Striper From 4560 for Lift Gate 49er Days Senior Holiday Lunch SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT FUND 100,000 Transfer From Gosed Debt Service Fund CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND 45,000 13,759 Garage Door Modifications for New Fire Truck Signal Improvement at University & Osborne Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 22"d Day of January 2007. Attest: Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk Scott J. Lund, Mayor � � CfTY OF FRIdLEY To: From Date: Re: AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF January 22, 2007 William W. Burns, City Manager Richard D. Pribyl, Finance Director Deb Skogen, City Clerk January 18, 2007 Lawful Gambling Premise Permit Application for the Northeast Minneapolis Lions Club at Baggans Pub, 3720 East River Road, Fridley, MN Section 30 of the Fridley City Code allows lawful gambling by a licensed organization. The Northeast Minneapolis Lions Club currently has a Minnesota Lawful Gambling License and conducts gambling at five locations in Minneapolis, Robbinsdale and St. Anthony. The Northeast Minneapolis Lions Club is applying for a premise permit to conduct lawful gambling at Baggans Pub located at 3720 East River Road, Fridley, Minnesota. Staff has contacted the Minneapolis Gambling Control Board (GCB) and the City of Minneapolis to see if there were any open investigations or problems in any of the locations. Warren Walberg of the GCB said the Lions completed a successful compliance Review in 2004- O5. He said there have been no problems and there are no open investigations at this time. Sgt. Sharon Carpenter of the Minneapolis Police Department stated they just completed a successful audit in November of 2006 and felt they were a"good organization" to work with. Baggans Pub received approval of its On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License, with the Lawful Gambling Endorsement, on January 8, 2007. The premise permit application requires a resolution from the City Council approving the permit. If approved, this premise permit would run concurrent with their existing license which expires on March 31, 2008. Please find a resolution for the premise permit application. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR A MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT FOR THE NORTHEAST LIONS CLUB AT BAGGANS PUB LOCATED AT 3720 EAST RIVER ROAD WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has received a copy of an Application for a Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premise Permit from the Northeast Minneapolis Lions Club; and WHEREAS, the location of the Premise Permit is for Baggans Pub located at 3720 East River Road, Fridley, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the Northeast Minneapolis Lions Club currently holds a state lawful gambling license which will expire on March 31, 2008; WHEREAS, the Northeast Minneapolis Lions Club currently conducts lawful gambling at Jimmy's Bar, 22"d Avenue Station and Gabby's in Minneapolis, Broadway Pizza in Robbinsdale and Village Pub in St. Anthony; and WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has found no reason to restrict the location for the charitable gambling operation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fridley approves the Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premise Permit Application for the Northeast Minneapolis Lions Club at Baggans Pub, located at 3720 East River Road, Fridley, Minnesota, in conjunction with their current license expiring March 31, 2008. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 22nd DAY OF JANUARY 2007. SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR ATTEST: DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CTTY CLERK � � CffY OF FRIDLEI' To: From: Date: Re: AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2007 William W. Burns, City Manager Jack Kirk, Director of Parks and Recreation January 17, 2007 City Vehicle to Tow `49er Float I am recommending that we enter into the attached agreement with the Fridley `49er Days Organization to cover the use of a City vehicle to tow the `49er float in area parades. We had the same agreement last year and it worked out very well. I have talked with Public Works Director Jon Haukaas about the agreement and he is supportive of it as well. Let me know if you need any additional information. Attachment City of Fridley and Fridley `49er Days, Inc. Agreement Citv Vehicle to Tow the Fridlev `49er Davs Float This agreement covers the use of a City of Fridley vehicle to tow the Fridley `49er Days Float in area parades. The agreement is for a one-year period commencing on January 1, 2007, and ending on December 31, 2007. Fridley `49er Days Inc. agrees to the following: 1. The vehicle shall be driven by an approved Fridley `49er Days volunteer. 2. The City of Fridley and Fridley `49er Days, Inc. shall agree upon an approved list of drivers. All approved drivers will undergo a driver's license background check and have an acceptable driving record. Operation of the City vehicle by drivers not on the approved list is cause for revocation of this agreement. 3. Each approved driver will go through an orientation on the operation of the vehicle and the float trailer. 4. The driver will comply with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, applicable State Laws and City of Fridley Drug-Free Workplace policy. Drivers of City vehicles may not operate any vehicle while under the influence of drugs � 7 and/or alcohol. Fridley `49er Days, Inc. shall be responsible for any and all costs associated with damages to the tow vehicle and/or the float while in their use and control. The use of a City vehicle is limited to a 50-mile radius of the City garage or travel to a community in the seven-county metropolitan area, whichever is greater. The use of the vehicle must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance by calling the Public Works office at 763-572-3566. 8. The vehicle will not be available for use on City of Fridley regular work days (Monday — Friday) between the hours of 6:30 am and 3:30pm. 9. The vehicle shall be returned to the City of Fridley Municipal Garage immediately after the scheduled event and before 6:30am of the next business day. 10. The returned vehicle shall be clean and with a full tank of gas. This agreement is entered into on the Peter Borman President Fridley `49er Days, Inc. day of January, in the year 2007. William W. Burns City Manager City of Fridley � AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2007 CffY OF FRIDLEI' To: William W. Burns, City Manager From: Deborah Dahl, Human Resources Director Date: January 19, 2007 Re: PAY EQUITY COMPLIANCE REPORT Attached is a copy of the Pay Equity Implementation Report, which we will submit to the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations (DOER) on January 31, 2007. This report is required to receive approval from the City Council and is scheduled for the Jan. 22, 2007 Council meeting. After careful analysis and review, I am submitting this report for Council approval, confirming to the best of my knowledge and abilities that the City has complied with all requirements of the Local Government Pay Equity Act. As in past years, we look forward to, once again, receiving a certificate of Pay Equity Compliance from the Minnesota Department of Employee Relations. Background The Local Government Pay Equity Act of 1984 applies to approximately 1,500 local governments in Minnesota and impacts approximately 220,000 employees. The Department of Employee Relations (DOER) is responsible for the enforcement of the Act (Minnesota Statutes 471.991-471.999 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 3920). Commonly referred to as "Pay Equity or Comparable Worth," the Local Government Pay Equity Act requires local governments to establish equitable compensation relations to eliminate sex- based wage disparities in public employment. Equitable compensation relationships are achieved when the compensation for female-dominated classes is not consistently below the compensation for male-dominated classes of comparable work value within the political subdivision. Local governments are responsible for complying with the law at all times and report their data every three years. The City of Fridley is required to report by Jan. 31, 2007 for its 2006 data. The last report was submitted in 2002 and was in compliance. (Note: There was a two-year suspension by the State of Minnesota of the reporting schedule due to changes in the legislature.) In October of 2006, Council adopted the revision of the City's Compensation Plan, which involved an extensive study and implementation of a new job evaluation system. A consultant was hired to assist us in the review and implementation. Each position and pay classification was carefully analyzed and considered, resulting in a new point system in order to comply with the Law. Employees were informed of changes and this report reflects those changes. Pay Equity Compliance Report January 19, 2007 Page 2 Attachments The attached repoYts will be submitted to DOER fox final Yeview and approval. 'The reports were generated from data entered into DOER's customized softwaxe and were the xesult of a statistical analysis. The Pay Equity Implementation Report is a sumtnary and signature form. It also Yeflects the actual annual payroll fox the calendar year ending Dec. 31, 2006. The Compliance Report is a sum�.nary of the statistical analysis, which says the City meets the minimum standard for the Underpayment Ratio. The City's Underpayment Ra.tio was 92.1%, in other words, the female- dominated classes axe paid at 92.1% of the male-dominated classes. The minimum sta.ndaxd is 80% so the City complies with this standaxd. The Salary Ra.nge was 94.67% and Exceptional Service Pay was less than the 20% as xequixed. The Job Class Data Entry Verification List is the list of job classifications submitted by Job Point Va1ue fxom highest to lowest. This report also reflects the wage ranges, a breakdown of gender, and number of years befoxe reaching the maxitnum in the position. A separate YepoYt (not included in this paeket) will be submitted to DOER that will show a comparison of oux last report in 2002 and this report. DOER asks fox an accounting and explanation for any change related to positions, point values, job evaluation system, additions or vacancies. If you wish to learn more about this process ox wish to examine any of the detail in this repoYt, I can make it ava.ila.ble to pou ox the Council upon xequest. Failure to Comply If an oYganization is not in compliance, it will be penalized through a 5% reduction in state aid or $100 a day, whichever is greater. Action Needed Staff is requesting that Council approve this Yeport. If you need further information or backgxound, I can pxovide that to you oY be available at the City Council meeting. DKD Attachments ��� _ 0 w� `—' o �w N !0 •� � � ;� �w _ a� � a c 0 R � � .� >. R .� � O om � R a Pay Equity Implementation Report For Department Use Only Postmark Date of Report � � 9 Jurisdictio���D Number Name of Jurisdiction C.i,ty o� �r�t:d2ey � �ity ❑ County ❑ Health Care Facility ❑ Township ❑ SWCD ❑ Utility ❑ Other: Address 6431 Un.i.v� Contact Person �ebanah Dal�.� E-Mail Address Ave. N� Phone City 763 O The job evaluation system used measured skiU, effort, responsibility and working conditions and the same system was used for all classes of employees. Check the system used: ❑ State Job Match ❑ Designed Own (specify) l� Consuftant's System (specify) R.c.2.e�., DP�'�'ma�.� , Ko.P�o� ❑ Other (speciy) 0 Health insurance benefits for male and female classes of comparable value have been evaluated and: � There is no difference and female classes are not at a disadvantage ❑ There is a difference and the maximum salaries reported include the monthly amount paid by the employer for health insurance. O 1�1 Information in this report is complete and accurate. O� The report includes all classes of employees over which the jurisdiction has final budgetary approval authority. U �` 1= �d �R� a� � � m�m ��R� � � aa�E ta � � mo °-wzom m�a y � W �p O w � a�'a Result from Salary Range HRA ❑ School State Zip Fax 572-3501 (7 � No salary ranges/performance differences ❑ Leave blank unless BOTH of the following apply: a. Jurisdiction does not have a salary range for any job class b. Upon request, jurisdiction will supply documentation showing that inequities between male and female classes are due to performance differences. Note: Do not include any documentation regarding performance with this form. O An official notice has been posted at �Muvu.c,i,pa.e Cev�eh (prominent location) informing employees that the Pay Equity Implementation Report has been filed and is available to employees upon request. A copy of the notice has been sent to each exdusive representative, if any, and also to the public library. The report was approved by: C.i�y Cauv�c,i.� ( 2007 ) (goveming body) Scax,t J. Lund (chief etected offrcial) Mayan 01-22-2007 (title) (date) � Checking this box indicates legal signature by above official. 94. 67 % is the result of average years to salary range maximum for male classes divided by the average years to salary range maximum for female classes. Results from Exceptional Service Pay Worksheei 20% or less of male classes receive ESP. 0. 00 °/a is the result of the percentage of female classes receiving ESP divided by the percentage of male classes receiving ESP. _ $$$+ 24�,, 037 . i'"s;the annual payroll for the calendar year just ended December 31. (Part F on Back) 16 � Compliance Report Jurisdiction: City of Fridley 01/19/2007 Contact: Deborah Dahl Phone: (763) 572-3507 Human Resources Director Insurance Added? Np Job Evaluation System Used: R.i,eey, �e�'.tmann � Ke.?�ey The statistical analysis, salary range and exceptional service pay test results are shown below. Part I.is general information from your pay equity Report data. Parts II, III and IV give you the test results. For more detail on each test, refer to the guidebook. I. GENERAL JOB CLASS INFORMATION # Job Classes # Employees Avg. Max Monthly Pay per Employee Male Classes 38 110 $4,820.20 Female Classes 25 44 $4,111.42 Balanced Classes 4 12 All Job Classes 67 166 $4,555.64 II. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS TEST Male Female A. UNDERPAYMENT RATIO = 92•1 * Classes Classes a. # at or above Predicted Pay 24 15 b. # Below Predicted Pay 14 10 c. TOTAL 38 25 d. % Below Predicted Pay 36.84 40.00 (b divided by c = d) *(Result is % of male classes below predicted pay divided by % of female classes below predicted pay) B. T -TEST RESULTS Degrees of Freedom (DF) = 152 Value of T= a. Avg. diff. in pay from predicted pay for male jobs = b. Avg. diff. in pay from predicted pay for female jobs = III. SALARY RANGE TEST = 94.67 %(Result is A divided by B) A. Avg. # of years to max salary for male jobs = 927 B. Avg. # of years to max salary for female jobs = 9.80 IV. 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Burns, City Manager John Berg, Fire Chief December 28, 2006 First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 108 of the Fridley City Code Pertaining to Open Burning The City does not have a permit process for open burning which includes fires used to remove vegetation like prairie grass at Springbrook Nature Center, Medtronic World Headquarters and other commercial sites. By establishing a permit process, the Fire Department has the ability to review plans and monitor open burning and ensure that the burning is conducted in a safe manner. Minnesota State Statutes and Fire Code do not prohibit open burning of vegetation and other material in burners or on snow covered ground. Given the City's suburban setting, I do not believe it is in our best interest to allow people to burn leaves and other material in the City of Fridley creating a nuisance and perceived fire hazard for residents. At one time, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency prohibited this type of open burning. When the Minnesota DNR was given authority for enforcing open burning and the statutes changed, the Fire Department continued to discourage this type of burning but without legislation to enforce the rules. Like the statutes on open burning, the Minnesota State Fire Code allows recreational fires that are less restrictive and may not be suited to a suburban setting. The Fire Department's published "rules" are not enforceable under the current legislation. I am proposing the attached legislation be added to City Code Chapter 108 Fire Prevention and that the Fees in Chapter 11 be amended to reflect this change. By enacting this legislation, the City of Fridley will establish a permit process for open burning and provide legislation for enforcement of the currently practiced rules for open burning and recreational fires. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 11 AND 108 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE PERTAINING TO FEES AND OPEN BURNING They City Council of the City of Fridley hereby finds, after review, examination and recommendation of staff, that the Fridley City Code be hereby amended by: Section 1. Ordain that Chapter 108 be amended by adding the following language: 108.12 OPEN BURNING 1. Open Burnin� Prohibited. Except as otherwise permitted by this section, all open burnin� is prohibited in the City of Fridle� 2. Definitions. For the purposes of this section the followin� definitions shall a�plv: A. "Open Fire" or "Open Burnin�" means the burnin� of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passin� throu�h a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber. Open burnin� does not include road flares, smud�epots and similar devices associated with safety or occupational uses typically considered open flames or recreational fires. For the purposes of this definition, a chamber shall be re�arded as enclosed when, durin� the time combustion occurs, onl�pertures, ducts, stacks, flues or chimne� necessary to provide combustion air and permit the escape of e�aust �as are open. B. "Person" includes any natural person actin� either personally or in an�presentative capacit� a corporation, a firm, a co-partnership, or an association of any nature or kind. C. "Starter Fuels" mean dry, untreated, unpainted wood or charcoal fire starter. Paraffin candles and alcohols are permitted as starter fuels and as aids to i�nition only. Propane �as torches or other clean �as burnin� devices causin� minimal pollution may be used to start an open fire. D. "Wood" means dry, clean fuel only such as twi�s, branches, limbs, commercially made lo�s for heatin�, charcoal, cord wood or untreated dimensional lumber. "Wood" does not include wood that is �reen, leaves or needles, rotten, wet, oil soaked or treated with paint, �lue or preservatives. Clean pallets may be used for recreational fires when cut into three foot len�ths. E. "Recreational Fire" means a fire set for cookin�, warmin� or ceremonial purposes which is not more than three (3) feet in diameter by two (2) feet hi�h, and has had the �round five (5) feet from the base of the fire cleared of all combustible material. F. `Burnin� Permit" is a permit issued by the Fire Chief or desi�nee authorizin� fires exempted from the �eneral provisions hereof and settin� conditions therefore. G. `Burner" means a firebox, barrel or similar container used for an outdoor fire, but not includin� �rills or barbecues used principally for the cookin� of food, or outdoor fireplaces. H. "Outdoor Fire Place" means a manufactured freestandin� fire pit or barbecue pit a�proved and listed by a nationally reco�nized a�ency such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for the purpose of recreational fires that is enclosed with spark arrestin� screenin� and is used per the manufacturer's instructions. Ordinance No. Page 2 L`Bon Fire" means an outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes. J. "Fire E�tin�uishin� Equipment" means an��proved equipment and material such as a fire extin�uisher with a minimum 4-A ratin�, �arden hose and water su�plv, or shovel and sand, that is used for the purpose of extin�uishin� a fire. 3. Exemptions. The followin� tvpes of open burnin� shall be exempt from the prohibition of Section 108.11-1: A. Recreational fires subject to the conditions of Section 108.11-12. B. Fires purposely set under the supervision of the Fire Department for the instruction and trainin� of fire fi�htin� personnel. C. Fires for which a burnin� permit has been obtained. 4. Burnin� Permit. Except for permits issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for fire trainin� and permanent burn sites, the Fire Chief or desi�nee may issue a burnin� permit for any ofthe followin�: A. Fires set for the elimination of a fire hazard which cannot be abated b�.�practical means. B. Fires purposely set for forest, prairie and �ame mana�ement purposes when no other alternative methods are practical. C. The burnin� of trees, brush, �rass and other ve�etable matter in the clearin� of land, the maintenance of street, roadway, hi�hway or railroad ri�ht-of-wa�park land and in accepted a�ricultural land mana�ement practices where chi�pin�, compostin�, landscapin� or other alternative methods are not practical. D. The disposal of diseased trees �enerated on site or diseased or infected nursery stock. E. Ground thawin� for utilit�pair and construction. F. Bon Fires under the direct supervision of the Fire Department. 5. Prohibited Materials. A. No permit may be issued for the open burnin� of oils, petro fuels, rubber, plastics, chemically treated materials or other materials which produce excessive or noxious smoke such as tires, railroad ties, treated, painted or �lued wood, composite shin�les, tar paper, insulation, composition board, sheetrock, wirin� paint or paint filters. B. No permit shall be issued for the open burnin� of hazardous waste or salva�e operations, solid waste �enerated from an industrial or manufacturin� �rocess or from a service or commercial establishment, or buildin� material �enerated from demolition of commercial or industrial structures, or discarded material resultin� from the handlin�, processin�, stora�e, preparation, servin� or consumption of food. Ordinance No. Page 3 6. Procedure for Permit Issuance. A. A�plication for a burnin� permit shall be submitted to the Fire Chief on a form prescribed by the Ci . B. The Permit fee shall be as provided in chapter 11 of the Ci . Code. C. The Fire Chief, or desi�nee, shall review the a�plication to insure compliance with the provisions of this section and an��plicable State laws and/or re�ulations. D. The Fire Chief, or desi�nee, ma.�pect the proposed burn site on such occasions and at such time as is deemed necessary to adequately review the a�plication. Submission of the a�plication shall constitute authorization for the Fire Chief, or desi�nee, to enter the premises for this purpose. E. Within five business days, excludin� Saturdays, Sundays and le�al holidays, after receipt of the a�plication the Fire Chief, or desi�nee, shall either �rant or den. t��plication. Denial of Permit. A. A�plication for a burnin� permit may be denied for any one of the followin� reasons: 1. The proposed fire or burn site does not meet the requirements of this section. 2. The Fire Chief, or desi�nee, determines that there is a practical alternative method of disposal of the material. 3. The Fire Chief, or desi�nee, determines that the fire would result in a pollution or nuisance condition. 4. The Fire Chief, or desi�nee, determines that the burn cannot be safely conducted and no plan has been submitted to adequately address the safety concerns. 5. The location of the burnin� shall not be within 600 feet of an occupied residence other than those located on the property on which the burnin� is conducted. 6. The denial of an��plication shall be in writin� and shall state the reasons for the denial. B. An�person aa�rieved by the denial of a burnin� permit ma��peal that decision to the City Council by submittin� a written request or appeal to the Fire Chiefs office within ten days after the date of the denial. The Fire Chief shall submit the a�peal request to the City Mana�er for placement on the next available a�enda. 8. Responsibilities of Permit Holder. The holder of an�permit shall be responsible for the followin�: A. Have a valid permit in possession at the burn site at all times durin� the burn. B. Prior to startin� burn, confirmin� that no burnin� ban or air quality alert is in effect. C. Constant attendance b.�permit holder or competent representative durin� a burn event. Ordinance No. Page 4 D. Availability at the burn site of a�propriate communication and fire extin�uishin� equipment as required by the permit or any fire safet�plan a�proved by the Fire Chief, or desi�nee, as part of the permit process. E. Not allowin� the fire to smolder. F. Bein� sure that the fire is completely extin�uished before the permit holder or representative leaves the site. G. All costs incurred as a result of the burn includin�, but not limited to, fire su�pression, administrative fees, property dama�e and personal injuries. Revocation of Permit. An officer of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Fire Chief, or desi�nee, may revoke any burnin� permit for a�propriate reasons includin�, but not limited to: A. A fire hazard exists or develops durin� the course of the burn. B. Pollution or nuisance conditions develop durin� the course of the burn. C. The fire smolders with no flame present. D. Any of the conditions of the permit are violated durin� the course of the burn. 10. Burnin� Ban or Air Quality Alert. No recreational fire or open burn will be permitted when the City or the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has officially declared a burnin� ban due to potential hazardous fire conditions or when Minnesota Pollution Control A�ency has declared an air qualit. a� 11. Use of Burners Prohibited. No person shall use a burner within the Cit� 12. Recreational Burnin�. Recreational fires shall com�lv with the followin� requirements: A. Burnin� shall be prohibited between 1:00 AM and 9:00 AM durin� any day of the week. B. The fire shall not exceed three (3) feet in diameter and a flame hei�ht of appro�mately two (2) feet. C. Only clean wood or charcoal may be burned. No burnin� of trash, leaves or brush is allowed. D. The fire is i�nited with an a�proved starter fuel. E. The fire is constantly attended by an adult person knowled�eable in the use of fire extin�uishin� equipment and an adult attendant supervises the fire until the fire has been totally extin�uished. F. Fire-extin�uishin� equipment is readily available. Ordinance No. Page 5 G. Fire is not conducted within twenty-five (25) feet of a structure or combustible material. This distance may be reduced to within fifteen (15) feet of a structure or combustible material when contained in an outdoor fireplace or container a�proved by the Fire Chief. H. Any conditions that could cause a fire to spread to within twenty-five (25) feet of a structure shall be removed or eliminated prior to i�nition. L Recreational fires are not permitted on windy days when smoke may create a nuisance. 13. Severabilit. .�y sections, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code section is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainin� portions of the code section. � Section 2. Ordain that Section 108.12 be enumbered as follows: 108.1�3 VIOLATION PENALTIES. A person who violates a provision of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Section 3. Ordain that Chapter 11 be amended as follows: 11.10. Fees CHAPTER 11. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND FEES. 108. Permitted Business Operations — Processes and Activities Fees 105.6.31 � Open burning ��`T^��* ^'�� ��$95.00 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY OF 200_. SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR ATTEST: DEBRA A. SKOGEN, CITY CLERK First Reading: Second Reading: Published: � AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 2007 CffY OF FRIDLEI' INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS