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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.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of September 29, 2008
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Claims (138746 — 138970) ........................................................................ 1
2. Licenses .................................................................................................. 2
3. Estimates ................................................................................................ 3
OPEN FORUM (VISITORS). Consideration of Items Not on Agenda — 15 Minutes
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 13, 2008 PAGE 2
PUBLIC HEARING:
4. Public Hearing on Street Improvement
Project No. ST. 2008 — 2 ......................................................................... 4- 5
NEW BUSINESS:
5. Resolution Adopting Assessment for
2008 Street Improvement Project No.
ST. 2008 — 2 ............................................................................................ 6- 8
6. Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the
2008 Election Cycle ................................................................................. 9- 10
7. Approve Special Use Permit Request,
SP #08-13, by HDR Architecture, Inc.,
for Unity Hospital, to Allow an Expansion
of the Hospital on the North Side of the
Existing Building in an R-1, Single Family
Zoning District, Generally Located at
550 Osborne Road N. E. (Ward 1) ........................................................... 11 - 23
8. Informal Status Report ............................................................................ 24
ADJOURN.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
SEPTEMBER 29, 2008
The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Lund
Councilmember-at-Large Barnette
Councilmember Saefke
Councilmember Varichak
Councilmember Bolkcom
OTHERS PRESENT: William Burns, City Manager
James Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Fritz Knaak, City Attorney
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
PROCLAMATION:
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: October, 2008
Student Foreign Exchange Week: September 29 - October 5, 2008
Tai Naulnirun from Thailand
Daniel Odor from Hungary
Mairne Pabon-Zabata from France
Fire Prevention Week: October 5— 11, 2008
PRESENTATIONS:
Mark Daly - The ZONE/Teen Programs.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of September 15, 2008.
APPROVED.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 PAGE 2
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approve Amendment to Comprehensive Sign Plan for Tri-Land Properties, Inc.,
Generally Located at 250 — 57t'' Avenue N.E. (Ward 3).
William Burns, City Manager, said the legislation amends the comprehensive sign plan for 250
57th Avenue (Cub Foods Building). The 1999 sign plan provides for signage for the four tenants
who were in the building at that time. The revisions provide for signage for the existing three
tenants with the understanding that the allowable signage will be redistributed as allowed by our
code among future tenants. Staff recommends Council's approval.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON
THE REGULAR AGENDA.
2. Resolution Directing Preparation of the Assessment Roll for the 2008 Nuisance
Abatement.
William Burns, City Manager, said the roll includes 62 properties and assessments amounting to
$56,959.46. Staff recommends Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-41.
3. Resolution Directing Publication of Hearing on the Proposed Assessment Roll for the
2008 Nuisance Abatement.
William Burns, City Manager, said the public hearing date is October 27, 2008. Staff
recommends Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-42.
4. Resolution Declaring Costs to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed
Assessment for Street Improvement Project No. ST. 2008-1.
William Burns, City Manager, said that the assessment roll includes 341 properties. The
estimated amount to be assessed is $870,000. Staff recommends Council's approval.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-43.
5. Resolution Directing Publication of the Hearing on the Proposed Assessment of Street
Improvement Project No. ST. 2008-1.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-44.
6. Resolution Designating Time and Number of Council Meetings for 2009.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2008-45.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 PAGE 3
7. Approve School Resource Officer Agreement between the City of Fridley and
Independent School District No. 14.
William Burns, City Manager, said the contract applies for the 2008-2009 school year. The
only change to the existing contract is a change in the amount paid by the District for the services
of the two officers. The amount has been raised to $68,023 from $64,480. The increase reflects
the City's increased salary and benefit costs for the two officers. The District pays '/z of the
salaries for the 9-month period during which these officers serve at the Fridley Middle School
and the Fridley High School. Staff recommends Council's approval.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON
THE REGULAR AGENDA.
8. Claims (138400 —138743).
APPROVED.
9. Licenses.
APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE.
10. Estimates.
APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ESTIMATES:
Lametti & Sons, Inc.
16028 Forest Blvd. N
Hugo, NIN 55038
2008 Sanitary Sewer Project No. 376
Estimate No. 1 ....................................................................... $ 67,778.70
Classic Protective Coatings
N7670 State Highway 25
Menomonie, WI 54751
2008 Water Tower #2 Rehabilitation Project #378
Estimate No. 1 ...................................................................... $ 540,044.35
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Bolkcom asked that Items 1 and 7 be removed from the consent agenda.
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of
Items 1 and 7. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 PAGE 4
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the agenda with the addition of Items 1 and 7.
Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM (VISITORS):
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, responded to an issue brought up at the Council meeting
of September 15 during Open Forum. Business owner Bert Martinez had flooding issues last fall
and more severe problems this August. The neighbor across the street also had some flooding
issues. Mr. Martinez's building was constructed as a single family home in 1950. Many
additions and changes have taken place to arrive at the current state of the building including an
additional area around the building. When the area was originally constructed, it did not have
water retaining ponds, so rainfall in the older impervious developed areas washes stormwater
immediately into the drainage system. The building is also at the low point of the area.
Mr. Kosluchar said in recent years, the City added two additional inlets. Last year, a survey
was started in the area and staff has been monitoring any significant rainstorms. Since that time,
staff has discovered and verified that there is an existence of a control structure down the street.
In August, there was about 2" of rainfall in 2 hours--an intense storm. The system backed up
which created a problem at the Martinez building and the building across the street.
Mr. Kosluchar said land survey boundary conditions of the watershed will be completed and the
static control structure has been opened up to increase the capacity. We hope to use the field
investigation to create a hydraulic model of the area, find out what is cost effective and what will
work to resolve the problem.
Mayor Lund asked if Mr. Kosluchar has spoken to the property owner.
Mr. Kosluchar answered yes.
Councilmember Bolkcom said she met with Mr. Martinez last week and noticed the storm
drains are very small. She also noticed that Mr. Martinez is in the low end of the area and he
showed her the damage from the last storm. She encouraged staff to look at the static control
structure to see if it makes sense to continue. For now, it has been opened up, and going forward
we need to look at opportunities and what it would cost to remedy this situation.
Mayor Lund said that the problem is further down stream than just opening up more outlets for
the water drain from the area.
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Mr. Kosluchar said that the control structure may not be needed and modification would be the
most cost effective solution for now. It will be one to two weeks before the survey results are
known. The important thing is to define the boundary area. Mr. Martinez has had this issue for
about 10 years and there is a truck well on the south side of the property that will also hold
water. There are also other issues on the other side of the street. This is in an older
infrastructure development so we need to take a look at the overall watershed area.
Mayor Lund asked when they can expect a determination of what is going to fix the problem.
Mr. Kosluchar said that it will more than likely be 2009 before they come to a permanent
resolution to fix the problem.
Mayor Lund wanted people to understand that there is more involved than the discussion
tonight.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked that an update of the discussion tonight be forwarded to Mr.
Martinez.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Approve Amendment to Comprehensive Sign Plan for Tri-Land Properties, Inc.,
Generally Located at 250 — 57t'' Avenue N.E. (Ward 3)
Councilmember Bolkcom asked what they were agreeing to.
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, said the City Code allows a formula to
proportion the size of the sign to the size of the building. Based on how many tenants there are,
they get a certain amount of signage. The owners would like to redistribute some of the sign
space and would like to tell their tenants how much signage they can have. When they learned
about the formula, they were able to drop their variance and want to redistribute the signage
footage. Now it is clear to the future tenant how much signage they will be allowed. We are not
giving away additional signage space, but the 1999 comprehensive sign plan does not address
their situation today.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked where the amendment was.
Mr. Hickok said they would like to build a template for future tenants to use.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the amendment to the Comprehensive Sign
Plan for Tri-Lane Properties, Inc., generally located at 250 — 57th Avenue N.E. Seconded by
Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 PAGE 6
7. Approve School Resource Officer Agreement between the City of Fridley and
Independent School District No. 14.
Councilmember Bolkcom said that Dr. Burns had mentioned at the budget meeting funding
related to the increase of wages.
William Burns, City Manager, said that staff was preparing some commentary for a budget
work session.
MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the School Resource Officer Agreement
between the City of Fridley and Independent School District No. 14. Seconded by
Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Receive Bids and Award Contract for the Commons Park Water Treatment Plant
Improvement Project No. 379.
Jim Kosluchar, Public Works Director, said on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, six bids were
opened for the Commons Park Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project. Staff affirms
Bonestroo's recommendation to construct the base bid work along with Alternates 1 and 2.
Mr. Kosluchar said that Alternate 1, the backwash tank improvements, will allow for a greater
amount of recycled water, greater efficiency, and reduced discharge to the sanitary sewer (which
is metered and paid for by the City).
Mr. Kosluchar said that additional investigations were performed on the filters at the Commons
Park Plant and Locke Park Plant to determine the performance of the air wash system. A clear
and definitive improvement was found in the backwash performance when the filters operate
with the air wash system. They would expect a longer filter media life, shorter backwash cycles,
and reduced possibility of sludge buildup in the filters by awarding the work included in
Alternate 2.
Mr. Kosluchar said the estimate based on the project plans was $707,000 for construction of the
base bid items and Alternate one and two work The budgeted amount for this project in 2008 is
$500,000. The low bid is $606,700 for all work including Alternates one and two. The project is
to be funded by the 2008-09 utility bond issue supported by water rates.
Mr. Kosluchar said that in order to award the entire proj ect and maintain our 2008 budget, staff
would recommend that the alley reconstruction to Pump House Nos. 4 and 6 be suspended for a
later budget cycle. This is our lowest priority project in the 2008 Water Division CIP. Staff
recommends the City Council receive the bids and award the Commons Park Water Treatment
Plant Improvements Project (No. 379), including Alternates 1 and 2, to Shank Constructors, Inc.,
in the amount of $606,700 and that the alley reconstruction to Pump House Nos. 4 and 6 be
suspended and included in a future budget cycle to be determined.
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Councilmember Saefke agreed that the e�tra expense is worth it just for the cleanliness. He
asked if part of this contract included clean up or paint touch-up.
Mr. Kosluchar responded yes, clean up is included in the project and it also includes an access
door that can be used in the future. There is also a plan to open up a wall.
Councilmember Saefke commented that the entrances to the main ways and exits were too
small by OSHA standards. He encouraged staff to take a look at the main ways.
Mr. Kosluchar said he would make sure that is looked at.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked about the pump house and if Council should wait until later.
She asked what would happen if the process was delayed.
Mr. Kosluchar said that the pump houses are not the next priority. Staff would like to take
some time to look at the 2009 budget and talk about that in more detail at the next budget
meeting.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked if there was any indication of energy costs or decrease of water
going into the system
Mr. Kosluchar said that this should reduce by a factor of 3 or 4. The number was low enough
that we had good value and we were expecting the price to be much higher.
Councilmember Bolkcom said that it would be interesting to see what it would save us.
Mayor Lund asked why this was not considered as necessary work to be done.
Mr. Kosluchar said that there was some uncertainty as to what the cost components would be.
Councilmember Bolkcom asked when the process would start.
Mr. Kosluchar said in November.
MOTION by Councilmember Saefke to receive bids and award the contract for the Commons
Park Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project No. 379 to Shank Constructors, Inc., in the
amount of $606,700. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Informal Status Report.
Councilmember Bolkcom said that on October 11 there will be another recycling event to get
rid of computers, bicycles, etc. For more information go to www.ci.fridlev.mn.us. This
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Saturday there will be another paper shredding event from 9:00 a.m. to noon. She also
mentioned that they are working on Osborne Road from October 7 through 11 and the road will
be closed. There will be a detour as they work on the railroad crossing.
Councilmember Barnette said he received two calls with regards to the quiet zone and why the
whistles are still blowing.
Councilmember Bolkcom said the final application had to go in and they have 20 days to
respond, so we are looking at the end of October before we would actually have silence.
Mayor Lund said the Octoberfest first annual celebration was not very well attended, but those
there had a good time. They hope to expand the event next year.
William Burns, City Manager, said the City newsletter will be coming out soon.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:45 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Krista Monsrud Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor
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ESTI MATES
Lametti & Sons, Inc.
16028 Forest Blvd. N.
Hugo, NIN 55038
2008 Sanitary Sewer Project No. 376
FINAL ESTIMATE ...................................................................
Standard Sidewalk
10841 Mankato Street N.E.
Blaine, NIN 55434
2008 Miscellaneous Concrete Project No. 375
EstimateNo. 3 .............................................................................
Midwest Asphalt
5929 Bake Road, Suite 420
Minnetonka, MN 55345
2008-1 Street Improvement Project
EstimateNo. 5 ...............................................................................
Hardrives, Inc.
14475 Quiram Drive
Rogers, MN 55374
2008 Street Improvement Proj ect No. 2007-3
EstimateNo. 2 .............................................................................
$ 3,567.30
$ 14,714.50
$371,939.00
$103,814.35
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FROM:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 13, 2008
WILLIAM W. BURNS, CITY MANAGER
RICHARD D. PRIBYL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
GREG TIREVOLD, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE STREET PROJECT NO. ST. 2008-2
DATE: October 7, 2008
Attached is the Public Hearing Notice for the assessment for the Street Proj ect No. 2008-2.
The Public Hearing Notice was published in the Focus newspaper on September 25, 2008, as
required by State Statute.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City of Fridley City Council will conduct a public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
on October 13, 2008 in the Council Chambers at 6431 University Avenue, to consider, and possibly
adopt, the proposed assessment for the following improvement:
2008 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Assess 10 years @ 6.5% Interest $106,886.74
Project #2008-2 2008 Street Improvement
Gardena Ave Mill/Overlay
The proposed assessment roll is on file for public inspection at the Finance Office. Notices are being
mailed to all property owners.
Written or oral objections will be considered at the meeting. No appeal may be taken as to the amount
of an assessment unless a signed, written objection is filed with the clerk prior to the hearing or is
presented to the presiding officer at the hearing. The council may, upon such notice, consider any
objection to the amount of a proposed individual assessment at an adjourned meeting, upon such
further notice to the affected property owners, as it deems advisable.
An owner may appeal an assessment to district court pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 429.081
by serving notice of the appeal upon the Mayor or Clerk of the City within 30 days after the adoption
of the assessment and filing such notice with the District Court within ten days after service upon the
Mayor or Clerk.
The City of Fridley has adopted Resolution No. 14-1995 deferring special assessment payments for
senior citizens. The City Council may defer the payment of special assessments for any homestead
property owned by a person 65 years of age or older for whom it would be a hardship to make the
payments.
Scott J. Lund
Mayor
Publish: September 25, 2008
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FROM:
AGENDA ITEM
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 13, 2008
WILLIAM W. BURNS, CITY MANAGER
RICHARD D. PRIBYL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
GREG TIREVOLD, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2008
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 2008-2
DATE: October 8, 2008
Attached you will find the final assessment roll for the 2008 Street Improvement Proj ect No.
St. 2008-2 along with the Resolution to adopt the assessment.
This proj ect included 56 properties. The assessment will be for 10 years at a rate of 6.5%.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR THE
2008 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2008-2
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the council has met and
heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the 2008 Street Improvement
Project No. 2008-2.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FRIDLEY,
MINNESOTA:
Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby
accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein and each
tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the
amount of the assessment levied against it.
Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of ten
years, the first of the installments to be payable on or before the first Monday in January, 2009,
and shall bear interest at the rate of 6'/2 percent per annum from the date of the adoption of this
assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment
from the date of this resolution until December 31, 2009. To each subsequent installment when
due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments.
The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the assessment to
the county, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with interest accrued to the date of
payment, to the city treasurer, except that no interest shall be charged if the entire assessment is
paid within 30 days from the adoption of this resolution; and he may, at any time thereafter, pay
to the city treasurer the entire amount of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued
to December 31 of the year in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before
November 15 or interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year.
The Finance Director shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the
county auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the county. Such assessments shall be
collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF OCTOBER, 2008.
SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK
FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
�ITY PROJECT NO. ST 2008-02
GARDENA AVENUE REHABILITATION PROJECT
October 8, 2008
Residential Properties
Number Street City State Zip PIN Assessment
1499 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-11-0046 $ 836.21
1601 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-11-0050 $ 836.21
1633 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-11-0054 $ 836.21
1651 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-11-0057 $ 836.21
1565 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-11-0070 $ 836.21
1 �S1 Gardena Avenue Fridle M� -55432 24-30-24-11-0071 $ 836.21
1647 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-11-0073� $ 836.21
- 1555 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-11-0109 $ 836.21
1623 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-11-0111 $ 836.21
1535 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-11-0130 $ 836.21
1643 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-11-0134 $ 836.21
1495 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-12-0008 $ 836.21
1469 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-12-0009 $ 836.21
1465 Gardena Avenue Fridle . MN 55432 24-30-24-12-0012 $ 836.21
1437 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN � 55432 24-30-24-12-0013 $ 836.21
1423 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-12-0015 $ 836.21
1413 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-12-0016 $ 836.21
1345 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-12-0019 $ 836.21
1329 Gardena Avenue Fridley MN 55432 24-30-24-12-0023 $ 836.21
1337 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-12-0025 $ 836.21
1281 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-13-0001 $ 836.21
1291 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-13-0002 $ 836.21
1494 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-14-0003 $ 836.21
1508 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-14-0007 $ 836.21
1538 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-14-0008 $ 836.21
1624 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-14-0013 $ 836.21
1620 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-14-0014 $ 836.21
1628 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-14-0016 $ 836.21
1634 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-14-0018 $ 836.21
1640 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-14-00� 9 $ 836.21
1646 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-14-0020 $ 836.21
1660 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-14-0021 $ 836.21
1588 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-14-0042 $ 836.21
1568 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-14-0046 $ 836.21
1564 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-14-0049 $ 836.21
1251 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0001 $ 836.21
1247 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0002 $ 836.21
1250 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0003 $ 836.21
1211 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0017 $ 836.21
1049 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0019 $ 836.21
1085 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0020 $ 836.21
1221 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0021 $ 836.21
1227 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0022 $ 836.21
1243 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0023 $ 836.21
5895 Central Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0090 $ 836.21
1050 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0091 $ 836.21
1060 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0092 $ 836.21
1070 Gardena Avenue Fridley MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0093 $ 836.21
1080 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0094 $ 836.21
1090 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0095 $ 836.21
1100 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0096 $ 836.21
1110 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0097 $ 836.21
1120 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0098 $ 836.21
1207 Gardena Avenue Fridle MN 55432 24-30-24-24-0101 $ 836.21
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OCT4 B E R 13 2008
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To: William W. Burns, City Manager
From: Richard D. Pribyl, Finance Director �.
Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk
Date: October 10, 2008 �
Re: Resolution Appointing Additional Election Judges for the 2008 Election Cycle �
The attached resolution a oints additional election judges for the 2008 General Election
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election cycle. The election judges are being appointed at this time to fill in for individuals that
can no longer work and to ensure each precinct has enough judges to meet this year's expected
: demand due to the closeness of the presidential race. These election judges have re�eived their
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training and are now eligible to serve.
Sta.ff recommends the City Council adopted the attached resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE 2008 ELECTI�N CYCLE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Fridley, Anoka County, Minnesota, at a regular meeting on October 13, 2008.
SECTIUN 1. 'I`hat on the 4� day of November, 2008, there shall be a Statewide
General Election:
SECTION 2. That the following individuals are hereby appointed to act as additional
election judges to ensure appropriate staf�ng for said general election.
Lawrence Besser
Virginia Besser
Sandra Byl
Mary J Czaplewski
Dennis Earley
Robert Garrett, II
Lea Paul Halverson
Marilyn Halverson
Myron Hawryluk
Del Jenkins
Susan L. Johnson
Travis Johnson
Tani Kingston
Peggy Knudsen
Randy Lohmer
Susan Nyvold
Bruce Pomerantz
Deborah A. Sjostrom
Barbara Tollakson
Gerald Tollakson
Jennifer Zakes
SECTION 3. Compensation for said Judges will be at the rate of $8.75 per hour.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY CUUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY THIS 13TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2008.
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKUGEN, CITY CLERK
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. SCOTT J. LUND, MAYUR
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 13, 2008
October 7, 2008
Wlliam Burns, City Manager
From: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Julie Jones, Planning Manager
Stacy Stromberg, Planner
Subject: Special Use Permit Request, SP #08-13, HDR Architecture, Inc. for Unity Hospital
INTRODUCTION
Don Rolf, of HDR Architecture,
Inc., on behalf of Unity Hospital
is seeking a special use permit
to allow the construction of a
free-standing building on the
north side of the existing
hospital, which is in an R-1,
Single Family zoning district.
The hospital is located at 550
Osborne Road.
The petitioner is proposing to
construct the Virginia Piper
Cancer Institute building, which
will be approximately 19,000
square feet in size. The free-
standing building will be
connected to the hospital by a
link and will be located north of
the existing hospital building.
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Prior to the Planning Commission meeting on October 1, 2008, City staff had a conference call
with the petitioner and staff from Unity Hospital regarding stipulation #11, which read "No future
additions/expansions on this site shall occur that would consume more land area, without a
strategic plan forstructured parking". During that conversation, members of Unity Hospital
explained that they have sent out Request for Proposal's (RFP's) for a Master Plan for the
hospital campus. That plan is scheduled to be done in early 2009. As a result, they would like
to determine the need for structured parking when they've completed the Master Plan process.
Staff felt that was an agreeable solution and as a result has re-worded stipulation #11 to read,
"City staff will evaluate the need for structured parking on this site, when the Master Plan is
submitted in early 2009."
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At the October 1, 2008, Planning Commission meeting, a public hearing was held for SP #08-
13. After a brief discussion, the Planning Commission recommended approval of special use
permit, SP #08-06, with the stipulations as presented by staff, noting the change to stipulations
#11.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City Staff recommends concurrence with the Planning Commission.
STIPULATIONS
1. The petitioner shall obtain all necessary permits prior to construction.
2. The petitioner shall meet all building, fire, and ADA requirements.
3. City Engineering staff to review and approve grading and drainage plan prior to issuance
of a building permit.
4. Landscape and Irrigation plan to be reviewed and approved by City Staff prior to
issuance of building permit.
5. No outdoor storage of equipment or materials along the south side of the maintenance
building.
6. The subject property shall be maintained free of any and all construction debris.
7. Construction vehicles shall not bring materials before 7:00 am. or after 9:00 p. m.
Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
8. The addition shall be architecturally compatible with the existing building and finished
with complementary siding and color scheme.
9. No future additions/expansion of this site shall occur unless a Master Plan has been
submitted detailing what the full build-out could be for the site.
10. Future expansion of the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute shall require an approved
alternative vehicular and pedestrian circulation plan that continues to allow an on-site
east-west connection.
11. City staff will evaluate the need for structured parking on this site, when the Master Plan
is submitted in early 2009.
12. A pedestrian crosswalk shall be established from various parking lots to the Cancer
Center to accommodate safe pedestrian movement.
13. A pedestrian crosswalk shall be established from Lot A to the Professional Building to
accommodate safe pedestrian movement.
City of Fridley Land Use Application
SP #08-13 October 1, 2008
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
HDR Architecture, Inc.
Don Rolf
444 Cedar Street, Suite 1900
St. Paul, MN 555101
Requested Action:
Special Use Permit to allow an expansion of
an existing hospital in an R-1 zoning district
Existing Zoning:
R-1 (Single Family)
Location:
550 Osborne Road NE (Unity Hospital)
Size:
Hospital Site separate from the
Professional Building
836,352 sq. ft. 19.20 acres
Existing Land Use:
Hospital
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
N: City of Spring Lake Park
E: Medical Clinics & R-1 & C-R-1
S: Single Family R-1
W: Single Family R-1
Comprehensive Plan Conformance:
Consistent with Plan
Zoning Ordinance Conformance:
Sec. 205.07.1.C.(7) requires a special
use permit for hospitals and clinics in an
R-1 zoning district.
Zoning History:
Lot has never been platted.
1965 — Hospital constructed.
There have been several additions and
special use permits granted since the
hospital was constructed in 1965, see
report.
Legal Description of Property:
Part of the NW'/4 of the NE %2 of Section
11, Township 30, Range 24.
Public Utilities:
Building is connected.
Transportation:
The property receives access from
Osborne Road, Lyric Lane, and Madison
Street.
Physical Characteristics:
Buildings, parking areas and
landscaping.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
SU M MARY OF PROJECT
The petitioner, Mr. Rolf with HDR Architecture,
who is representing Unity Hospital, is seeking a
special use permit to allow the construction of a
free-standing building on the north side of the
existing hospital building, in an R-1, Single
Family zoning district located at 550 Osborne
Road.
SU M MARY OF ANALYSIS
City Staff recommends approval of this special
use permit, with stipulations.
■ Hospitals are a permitted special use in
the R-1, Single Family zoning district,
provided that the proposed expansion
complies with the code requirements,
subiect to stiqulations.
Aerial of Existing Hospital Building, Professional
Building and Grounds
CITY COUNCIL ACTION/ 60 DAY DATE
City Council — October 13, 2008
60 Day — October 27, 2008
Staff Report Prepared by: Stacy Stromberg
SP #08-13
REQUEST
Don Rolf, of HDR Architecture, Inc., on behalf of Unity Hospital is seeking a special use permit
to allow the construction of a free-standing building on the north side of the existing hospital,
which is in an R-1, Single Family zoning district. The hospital is located at 550 Osborne Road.
The petitioner is proposing to construct the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute building, which will be
approximately 19,000 square feet in size. The free-standing building will be connected to the
hospital by a link and will be located north of the existing hospital building.
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SITE DESCRITPTION & HISTORY
The subject property is zoned R-1, Single Family as are all of the surrounding properties, with
the exception of the medical clinic to the east. The property is located on Osborne Road, east
of University Avenue and is approximately 35 acres in size when including the land is which the
Professional Building is located on. The hospital was originally constructed in 1965. Also,
located on the property is a maintenance garage. Additions to the hospital have occurred in
1967, 1970, 1971, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1991, 1993, 1996, and 1999, 2003, and 2006.
Special use permits were granted in 1984, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2003, and 2006 to allow
expansions of a hospital use in a residentially zoned district.
Including the proposed request, the
City has reviewed 3 special use
permits for additions to Unity hospital
within the last 5 years. In 2003, the
City Council approved a special use
permit to allow a 2,375 square foot
expansion to the Radiation Therapy
Center which is located on the south
side of the building. In 2006, the City
Council approved a plan for the
Hospital's Emergency Department
that allowed for the remodel of
11,000 square feet and an
approximate 9,600 square foot
addition.
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Hospitals are a permitted special use in the R-1 zoning district provided that the proposed
expansion complies with the requirements for the special use permit, subject to the stipulations
suggested by staff. The proposed expansion will allow for the construction of a free-standing
building to be used as the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute on the north side of the existing
hospital. The approximate size of the proposed building is 124 ft. by 142 ft. When including the
length of the connection link to the hospital; the proposed building will be approximately 19,000
square feet. The petitioner has stated that there will not be an increase in new patients for the
first 3 years, as these patients are currently being seen at the Cancer Center that is within the
Unity Professional Building. After year 3, new patients will be increased by approximately 1,096
patients per year and this will only increase staff by 2 employees.
In 2006, Unity Hospital conducted a parking study to see if additional parking was warranted to
be constructed. The result of the study determined that they had adequate parking on site to
support the addition to the Emergency Department. However, the Hospital elected to proof 151
parking stalls, which were to be installed at such time as the City or the Hospital determined it
was necessary. To date, demand for these stalls hasn't been warranted.
In order to allow for the construction of the Cancer Center, 44 parking stalls will need to be
removed. City Code requires the proposed building to have 65 parking stalls. The petitioner
plans to install 135 parking stalls, which will meet City code requirements.
The proposed expansion meets lot coverage and setback requirements.
STAFF CONCERNS
While the proposed project meets City code requirements to allow for the construction of the
proposed building, staff does have some general concerns. These concerns are related to hard
surface parking, site circulation, and the need for a Master Plan for the site.
As was stated above, this is the third special use permit request that the City has reviewed
within that last 5 years. Each addition requires the need for additional parking. As can be seen
from an aerial, the site mainly consists of building and parking lot. As the hospital continues to
expand there is going to be a need to provide better parking options other than surface parking.
City staff would request that before subsequent additions are constructed to the hospital, a
Master Plan be submitted showing the City what the maximum build-out is for the site. A Master
Plan will help provide the City with a potential future plan for the Hospital and it also is good
strategic planning. Staff would recommend that the Master Plan include information about full
build out of the site, taking into account parking, stormwater management, and landscaping
needs.
Aerial of the Unity Campus and Professional Building
Another staff concern is related to on site circulation. The location of the proposed building will
impact vehicular and pedestrian circulation on the site by eliminating the existing east-west
connection. The petitioner is proposing to move that east-west connection approximately 160 ft.
north of the existing connection, just north of the proposed Cancer Center building. The site is
planned to be re-worked to allow the current one-way driveway off of Osborne Road to
accommodate two-way traffic to access the new connection. The new connection will allow two-
way traffic which will be able to access the signalized intersection allowing patients/visitors to go
either east or west on Osborne Road. The concern that staff has is that the petitioner has
articulated that the Cancer Center will likely be expanded further north in the future. If that
happens, the proposed east-west connection within the site will be eliminated. Staff realizes
that if that happens there may be other access options to the site, other than what exists today.
However early indications from Anoka County are that additional access to Osborne Road
would be unlikely. Directing traffic to Lyric Lane and 5th Street also would not be a favorable
option for the City as these are not designed to be arterial streets. As a result, staff will stipulate
that future expansions of the Cancer Center will require an approved alternative circulation plan
that continues to allow an on-site east-west connection.
NEIGHBHORHOOD COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS
City Staff recommends approval of this special use permit request as hospitals are a permitted
special use in the R-1, Single Family zoning district, provided that the proposed expansion
complies with the requirements for the special use permit, subject to stipulations.
STIPULATIONS
Staff recommends that if the special use permit is granted, the following stipulations be
attached.
1. The petitioner shall obtain all necessary permits prior to construction.
2. The petitioner shall meet all building, fire, and ADA requirements.
3. City Engineering staff to review and approve grading and drainage plan prior to issuance
of a building permit.
4. Landscape and Irrigation plan to be reviewed and approved by City Staff prior to
issuance of building permit.
5. No outdoor storage of equipment or materials along the south side of the maintenance
building.
6. The subject property shall be maintained free of any and all construction debris.
7. Construction vehicles shall not bring materials before 7:00 am. or after 9:00 p. m.
Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
8. The addition shall be architecturally compatible with the existing building and finished
with complementary siding and color scheme.
9. No future additions/expansion of this site shall occur unless a Master Plan has been
submitted detailing what the full build-out could be for the site.
10. Future expansion of the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute shall require an approved
alternative vehicular and pedestrian circulation plan that continues to allow an on-site
east-west connection.
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structured parkinq on this site, when the Master Plan is submitted in early 2009.
12. A pedestrian crosswalk shall be established from �� various parkinq lots to the
Cancer Center to accommodate safe pedestrian movement.
13. A pedestrian crosswalk shall be established from Lot A to the Professional Building to
accommodate safe pedestrian movement.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October 1, 2008
Chairperson Savage called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Brad Dunham, Diane Savage, David Kondrick, Jack Velin,
and Brad Sielaff
Leroy Oquist and Dean Saba
OTHERS PRESENT: Stacy Stromberg, City Planner
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Don Rolf, HDR Architecture
Pat Belland, Unity Hospital
Jon Namyst, Unity Hospital
Connie Fiebiger, Unity Hospital
Bill Dunham, Allina Health Systems
Approval of Minutes: July 16, 2008
MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded
by Commissioner Sielaff.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. PUBLIC HEARING
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #08-13, by HDR Architecture,
Inc., for Unity Hospital, to allow the construction of a free-standing Oncology
building on the north side of the existing building in a R-1, Single Family
zoning district, generally located at 550 Osborne Road NE.
MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick to open the public hearing. Seconded by
Commissioner Dunham.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE HEARING OPENED AT 7:03
P.M.
Stacy Stromberg, City Planner, stated the petitioner, Don Rolf, of HDR Architecture,
Inc., on behalf of Unity Hospital is seeking a special use permit to allow the construction
of a free-standing building on the north side of the existing hospital, which is in an R-1,
Single Family zoning district. The hospital is located at 550 Osborne Road.
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Ms. Stromberg stated the petitioner is proposing to construct the Virginia Piper Cancer
Institute building, which will be approximately 19,000 square feet in size. The free-
standing building will be connected to the hospital by a link and will be located north of
the existing hospital building.
Ms. Stromberg stated the subject property is zoned R-1, Single Family as are all of the
surrounding properties, with the exception of the medical clinic to the east. The property
is located on Osborne Road, east of University Avenue and is approximately 35 acres in
size when including the land is which the Professional Building is located on. The
hospital was originally constructed in 1965.
Ms. Stromberg stated including the proposed request, the City has reviewed 3 special
use permits for additions to Unity hospital within the last 5 years. In 2003, the City
Council approved a special use permit to allow a 2,375 square foot expansion to the
Radiation Therapy Center which is located on the south side of the building. In 2006, the
City Council approved a plan for the Hospital's Emergency Department that allowed for
the remodel of 11,000 square feet and an approximate 9,600 square foot addition.
Ms. Stromberg stated hospitals are a permitted special use in the R-1 zoning district
provided that the proposed expansion complies with the requirements for the special use
permit, subj ect to the stipulations suggested by staff. The proposed expansion will allow
for the construction of a free-standing building to be used as the Virginia Piper Cancer
Institute on the north side of the existing hospital. The approximate size of the proposed
building is 124 ft. by 142 ft. When including the length of the connection link to the
hospital; the proposed building will be approximately 19,000 square feet. The petitioner
has stated that there will not be an increase in new patients for the first 3 years, as these
patients are currently being seen at the Cancer Center that is within the Unity
Professional Building. After year 3, new patients will be increased by approximately
1,096 patients per year and this will only increase staff by 2 employees.
Ms. Stromberg stated in 2006, Unity Hospital conducted a parking study to see if
additional parking was warranted to be constructed. The result of the study determined
that they had adequate parking on site to support the addition to the Emergency
Department. However, the Hospital elected to proof 151 parking stalls, which were to be
installed at such time as the City or the Hospital determined it was necessary. To date,
demand for these stalls hasn't been warranted.
Ms. Stromberg stated in order to allow for the construction of the Cancer Center, 44
parking stalls will need to be removed. City Code requires the proposed building to have
65 parking stalls. The petitioner plans to install 135 parking stalls, which will meet City
code requirements.
Ms. Stromberg stated the proposed expansion meets lot coverage and setback
requirements.
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Ms. Stromberg stated while the proposed project meets City code requirements to allow
for the construction of the proposed building, staff does have some general concerns.
These concerns are related to hard surface parking, site circulation, and the need for a
Master Plan for the site.
Ms. Stromberg stated as indicated above, this is the third special use permit request that
the City has reviewed within that last 5 years. Each addition requires the need for
additional parking. As can be seen from an aerial, the site mainly consists of building
and parking lot. As the hospital continues to expand there is going to be a need to
provide better parking options other than surface parking. City staff would request that
before subsequent additions are constructed to the hospital, a Master Plan be submitted
showing the City what the maximum build-out is for the site. A Master Plan will help
provide the City with a potential future plan for the Hospital and it also is good strategic
planning. Staff would recommend that the Master Plan include information about full
build out of the site, taking into account parking, storm water management, and
landscaping needs.
Ms. Stromberg stated another staff concern is related to on site circulation. The location
of the proposed building will impact vehicular and pedestrian circulation on the site by
eliminating the existing east-west connection. The petitioner is proposing to move that
east-west connection approximately 160 ft. north of the existing connection, just north of
the proposed Cancer Center building. The site is planned to be re-worked to allow the
current one-way driveway off of Osborne Road to accommodate two-way traffic to
access the new connection. The new connection will allow two-way traffic which will be
able to access the signalized intersection allowing patients/visitors to go either east or
west on Osborne Road. The concern that staff has is that the petitioner has articulated
that the Cancer Center will likely be expanded further north in the future. If that happens,
the proposed east-west connection within the site will be eliminated. Staff realizes that if
that happens there may be other access options to the site, other than what exists today.
However early indications from Anoka County are that additional access to Osborne
Road would be unlikely. Directing traffic to Lyric Lane and Sth Street also would not be
a favorable option for the City as these are not designed to be arterial streets. As a result,
staff will stipulate that future expansions of the Cancer Center will require an approved
alternative circulation plan that continues to allow an on-site east-west connection.
Ms. Stromberg stated City Staff recommends approval of this special use permit request
as hospitals are a permitted special use in the R-1, Single Family zoning district, provided
that the proposed expansion complies with the requirements for the special use permit,
subject to 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. City Engineering staff to review and approve grading and drainage plan prior to
issuance of a building permit.
4. Landscape and Irrigation plan to be reviewed and approved by City Staff prior to
issuance of building permit.
5. No outdoor storage of equipment or materials along the south side of the
maintenance building.
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6. The subject property shall be maintained free of any and all construction debris.
7. Construction vehicles shall not bring materials before 7:00 am. or after 9:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
8. The addition shall be architecturally compatible with the existing building and
finished with complementary siding and color scheme.
9. No future additions/expansion of this site shall occur unless a Master Plan has
been submitted detailing what the full build-out could be for the site.
10. Future expansion of the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute shall require an approved
alternative vehicular and pedestrian circulation plan that continues to allow an on-
site east-west connection.
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12. A pedestrian crosswalk shall be established from �� various parkin� lots to the Cancer
Center to accommodate safe pedestrian movement.
13. A pedestrian crosswalk shall be established from Lot A to the Professional Building to
accommodate safe pedestrian movement.
Ms. Stromberg stated staff has had some conversations with the petitioner and members
of Unity Hospital today who have indicated they're working on getting a master plan
designed for the site. As a result staff has eliminated Stipulation No. 11 from what is in
the Commission's packet to now read, "City staff will evaluate the need for structured
parking on this site, when the Master Plan is submitted in early 2009." Representatives
of Unity Hospital have told staff they will have something to show the City in January-
February 2009.
Commissioner Kondrick asked Ms. Stromberg when she says, structured parking, she
means parking ramp?
Ms. Stromberg replied, correct.
Commissioner Sielaff stated he was a little confused about the circular route to the
professional building. Coming from Osborne, how is that changing from what is out
there now? He asked about the scenarios.
Ms. Stromberg replied, currently they have the east-west connection existing on the site.
For example, if somebody is coming eastbound on Osborne Road, they could turn into
the campus and go to professional building. They then have the option to access the
existing east-west connection and leave the sight through the signalized stoplight and go
either east or west on Osborne Road. If somebody is going westbound on Osborne, they
will have to turn in on Madison to get to the professional building and use the back
parking lot. The petitioner is proposing to have a new east-west connection on site. If
the cancer center is expanded further north, they are going to lose that connection. So
there will no longer be and east-west connection on site and that is staff's concern.
Chairperson Savage pointed out that concern is addressed in Stipulation No. 10.
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Ms. Stromberg replied, that is correct.
Commissioner Dunham asked whether Stipulation No. 5 is something that was carried
over from the last special use permit?
Ms. Stromberg replied, yes.
Commissioner Sielaff asked what does it mean to proof 151 parking stalls?
Ms. Stromberg replied what that means is the petitioner has designated on the site plan
an area, west of their existing parking lot, and then an area south of their existing parking
lot, that they could have 151 stalls if the City deemed they were necessary.
Commissioner Sielaff asked how did staff determine whether there was no need for the
other parking stalls?
Ms. Stromberg replied that in 2006 Unity Hospital did a survey of their parking needs to
determine if there current parking was being utilized and if additional staff were
warranted.
Chairperson Savage asked the petitioner if they had any problem with any of the
stipulations?
Don Rolf, with HDR Architecture, replied, no, we've addressed No. 11.
Commissioner Kondrick asked him whether he understand the importance of the traffic
flow. He just wants it to be record that they understand this.
Chairperson Savage asked if there was a reason behind the name "Virginia Piper" for
the cancer center?
Pat Belland, Vice President of Operations, Unity Hospital, stated the Virginia Piper
Cancer Institute is actually on the Abbott-Northwestern campus under the Allina
Hospitals and Clinics umbrella which is what Unity is a part of. They have identified the
protocols and approach to treatment of cancer care under the Virginia Piper Cancer
Institute as the ultimate care for Allina's patients.
MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Commissioner Sielaff.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE HEARING CLOSED AT 7:27
P.M.
Commissioner Kondrick stated he did not have any problem with this. He thinks they
have been very careful in the scrutiny of the stipulations and the staff has done a very
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good job as usual in outlining the things they think are necessary to make this a viable,
careful, and worthwhile proj ect.
Chairperson Savage stated she would agree.
Commissioner Sielaff stated the fact they are willing to do a master plan by 2009
resolves any concerns he would have.
MOTION by Chairperson Kondrick approving Special Use Permit, SP #08-13, by HDR
Architecture, Inc., for Unity Hospital, to allow the construction of a free-standing
Oncology building on the north side of the existing building in a R-1, Single Family
zoning district, generally located at 550 Osborne Road NE, 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. City Engineering staff to review and approve grading and drainage plan prior to
issuance of a building permit.
4. Landscape and Irrigation plan to be reviewed and approved by City Staff prior to
issuance of building permit.
5. No outdoor storage of equipment or materials along the south side of the
maintenance building.
6. The subject property shall be maintained free of any and all construction debris.
7. Construction vehicles shall not bring materials before 7:00 am. or after 9:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
8. The addition shall be architecturally compatible with the existing building and
finished with complementary siding and color scheme.
9. No future additions/expansion of this site shall occur unless a Master Plan has
been submitted detailing what the full build-out could be for the site.
10. Future expansion of the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute shall require an approved
alternative vehicular and pedestrian circulation plan that continues to allow an on-
site east-west connection.
1 L City staff will evaluate the need for structured parking on this site, when the Master Plan
is submitted in early 2009.
12. A pedestrian crosswalk shall be established from various parking lots to the Cancer
Center to accommodate safe pedestrian movement.
13. A pedestrian crosswalk shall be established from Lot A to the Professional Building to
accommodate safe pedestrian movement.
Seconded by Commissioner Velin.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairperson Savage stated the request will now go to City Council on October 13, 2008,
to make the final decision.
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2. Receive the Minutes of the June 25, 2008, Appeals Commission Meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Sielaff to receive the Minutes. Seconded by Commissioner
Kondrick.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Receive the Minutes of the August 13, 2008, Appeals Commission Meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Sielaff to receive the Minutes. Seconded by Commissioner
Kondrick.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Receive the Minutes of the April 8, 2008, Environmental Quality and Energy
Commission Meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Velin to receive the Minutes. Seconded by Commissioner
Sielaff.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Receive the Minutes of the May 1, 2008, Housing and Redevelopment
Authority Commission Meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick to receive the Minutes. Seconded by
Commissioner Sielaff.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Receive the Minutes of the August 7, 2008, Housing and Redevelopment
Authority Commission Meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Sielaff to receive the Minutes. Seconded by Commissioner
Kondrick.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Receive the Minutes of the August 4, 2008, Parks and Recreation
Commission Meeting.
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MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick to receive the Minutes. Seconded by
Commissioner Velin.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Receive the Minutes of the June 2, 2008, Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick to receive the Minutes. Seconded by
Commissioner Velin.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OTHER BUSINESS:
ADJOURN
MOTION by Commission Kondrick adjourning the meeting. Seconded by
Commissioner Velin.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNAMOUSLY AND THE MEETING
ADJOURNED AT 7:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Denise M. Johnson
Recording Secretary
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