CCM 07/22/2013
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
JULY 22, 2013
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:
Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Darin Nelson, Finance Director
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
James Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Darcy Erickson, City Attorney
Don Abbott, Director Public Safety
Scott Wiesling, John Allen
PRESENTATIONS:
Certificate of Appreciation to Minnesota Commercial Railway.
Night to Unite Proclamation (Tuesday, August 6, 2013).
Governor’s Certificate of Recognition to the Anoka County Municipal Wellhead Group.
Jim Kosluchar,
Public Works Director, stated in May, 2013, as part of Safe Drinking Water
Week, Governor Mark Dayton recognized the efforts of the Anoka County Municipal Wellhead
Protection Group to protect the wells and groundwater source of the drinking water supply. The
Anoka County Municipal Wellhead Protection Group is compromised of the cities of Anoka,
Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Fridley, Lexington, Lino Lakes, Ramsey, and Spring Lake
Park, with the assistance and coordination of Anoka County.
Mr. Kosluchar
stated the Anoka County Community Health and Environmental Services
Department joined with the eight communities of the Wellhead Protection Group to implement
this unique, innovative, and cost-effective process to protect the source of drinking water to
municipal wells, as they protect the health of Anoka County residents.
Mr. Kosluchar
said the cities have been presented with certificates from Governor Dayton
which read: “This certificate is presented to the Anoka County Municipal Wellhead Protection
Group in recognition of your commitment to serve as an example to other communities of how
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local involvement by land owners, community residents, and government can lead to innovative
and effective implementation of source water protection efforts as a Source Water Protection
Leadership community.” He presented the certificate to the City Council.
Mr. Kosluchar
reminded Fridley property owners that the cities of Fridley and Spring Lake
Park are currently offering an in-kind grant for unused well sealing for up to $750. Applications
are being processed, but there is still money available. Call 763-572-3566 for additional
information on well sealing grants.
Twin Cities Gateway Presentation by Steve Markuson, Director.
Steve Markuson,
Twin Cities Gateway Director, stated that tourism generates $32M per day.
The annual economic impact of tourism is $11.9B and tourism employs 240,000 residents and
delivers 17% of all MN sales tax revenues. Tourism provides 11% private sector jobs. In Anoka
County that equals $455 million per year and 11,167 jobs.
Mr. Markuson
said tourism money is spent throughout the community and it generates
economic impacts, jobs and taxes. He said 16% of visitors spend money on recreation, 16% on
transportation, 18% on shopping and retail, 19% on lodging, and 25% on food and beverages.
Tourism is important because economic development follows it.
Mr. Markuson
stated the past year’s budget revenues from lodging tax, grants and interest was
$728,824. The total administrative and operating expenditures were $131,390 or 18%. He said
82% of the budget was for marketing, promotion and reserves. The budget is based on lodging
tax receipts in 22 member hotels in the 9 member cities. There has been significant growth since
2010. To date, the numbers reflect a 9% plus increase over last year. The website and page
views are also showing tremendous growth.
Mr. Markuson
stated the regional grants are used to help market and promote existing events to
bring more people into town or to start a new event. The funds need to be spent on marketing
and promotion to attract visitors. Last year, they contracted with the University of Minnesota
Tourism Center for on-site visitor intercepts at 16 locations. The primary reasons for visiting the
area was 35% attending sporting events, 22% visiting friends/family, 14% enjoying area
attractions, 10% participate in outdoor recreation and 6% taking on an event or festival.
Mr. Markuson
said their strategic objectives are to generate incremental travel and overnight
stays in and throughout the 9 member cities, stimulate tourism-related economic impacts,
highlight proximity, target leisure/sports marketing/meetings/conferences, focus on online and
internet marketing, reach geo-targeted (primary) markets of origin for Twin Cities Gateway
visitors, reach behavioral prospects based on identified activities of interest, increase visitation
during shoulder seasons and low occupancy periods for the industry, and provide a regional grant
program to stimulate new events and enhance existing events.
Mr. Markuson
said they do a lot of marketing and promotion outside of the area to bring
visitors in, and each year a grant amount is received for marketing efforts. He presented a check
for $5,373.00. He said parts of the funds were used to market the recent ‘49er Days event.
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APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1.City Council Minutes of July 8, 2013.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked for the minutes to reflect on Page 8 that she thanked the
residents for spreading the word about this project and for their many years of patience
throughout this process.
APPROVED AS AMENDED.
NEW BUSINESS:
2.Approve Agreement between the City of Fridley and Apex Print Technologies, LLC, for
Utility Bill and Meter Card Processing Services.
Wally Wysopal,
City Manager, stated three price quotations have been received and this
replaces the current vendor, DRC. This reduces the cost by $2,000 per year, makes available a
web-based, self-service feature and improves mailing reliability. Staff recommends Council’s
approval.
APPROVED.
3.Appointment of City Employee.
Wally Wysopal,
City Manager, stated this is a budgeted position. Twelve internal officers
tested for this promotion in a competitive exam. This position replaces retired Sergeant Richard
Cesare. Ryan George has served the City of Fridley as a police officer for eight years in the
Patrol Division, School Resource Officer, Detective, Safety Camp Counselor and Neighborhood
Resource Officer. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in criminology, an Associate’s Degree in law
enforcement and graduated from Coon Rapids High School. Staff recommends Council’s
approval.
APPROVED.
4.Claims (160228 – 160460).
Councilmember Bolkcom
askedhow much money was spent on water bottles for Safety Camp.
Mayor Lund
said that over 200 water bottles were purchased and if they are not used, they will
be carried over to next year.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if Safety Camp paid for itself.
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Chief Abbott
replied that itdoes pay for itself through registration fees and specific fundraising.
Some scholarships are given, but it does pay for itself. To clarify, 500 water bottles were
purchased this year and was part of the registration fee. They get to keep the water bottle and
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they should have enough water bottles for two years
APPROVED.
5.Licenses.
APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION
by Councilmember Barnette to approve the consent agenda as submitted. Seconded
by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM VISITORS:
No one from the audience spoke.
PUBLIC HEARING:
6.Resolution Providing Approval and Certification of the Adequacy of the Riverside
Corporate Centre Site Development Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) and
Negative Declaration of the Need for an EIS for the Property Located at 5601 East
River Road (Ward 3).
Scott Hickok,
Community Development Director, stated this proposed project is for 134,000
square feet office/warehouse, 311,650 square feet professional office building, a 120 unit multi-
family/senior residential building and a parking structure. The City of Fridley is the Responsible
Governmental Unit (RGU) in the EAW process. The RGU determined that an EAW was
required however; the site did not meet the automatic thresholds for an EIS. It is then up to the
RGU to determine if the EAW is adequate and fully identifies the environmental concerns.
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Mr. Hickok
stated the developer’s consultant, Plowe Engineering, in coordination with Spack
Consulting, has prepared a very complete EAW. The EAW was distributed to those outlined in
State rules. Four comments were received from State agencies which were made part of the
public record. An overall mitigation plan has been developed for the project to address
impacts/effects defined and identified in the EAW.
Mr. Hickok
stated on May 20, 2013, a public information meeting was held. With the exception
of Councilmember Barnette, no members of the public appeared. The requirements of the EAW
process outlined in State Rules 4410 were met. Staff recommends approval of the resolution,
which will provide approval and certification of the adequacy of the Riverside Corporate Centre
site development EAW, a declaration of negative finding for the need for an EIS, and will
authorize staff to notify the EQB of the same.
Councilmember Bolkcom
noted that on July 8, staff sent letters and people had an opportunity
to send something back if they wanted to. The comments on Page 49 were constructive, but no
negative comments were received. She asked if anything else needed to be done for the EAW.
Mr. Hickok
replied the point of that letter was to let them know the City received comments and
to address any concerns. It was also to let them know it is staff’s intent to notify Council that the
EAW is adequate.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if any comments were made about water contaminates. She
really did not understand it, because they found some contaminates that were higher than what
the state levels recommend. She asked at what point is that a trigger that something else needs to
be done because there were some contaminates in the soil. She asked if there were water quality
concerns.
Jim Kosluchar
, Public Works Director, replied a number of tanks on site were removed long
ago, before the site was demolished. Phase 1 was completed and pollutants were discovered.
They went into Phase 2 to outline the specific pollutants. They think the pollutant was from the
storage tanks on site that were removed.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if any more soil borings needed to be made, or if further
investigation or mediation was necessary.
Mr. Kosluchar
said the developer is aware of the potential pollutants and knows it is their
responsibility to clean up the site as owners.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked how that is tracked for them on a TOD.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied the developer has to report to the MPCA and the MPCA monitors what
goes on at the site.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked when Phase 2 would start.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied when there is a developable site.
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Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if the APCA would get involved at that time and send
remediation plans if they find any more pollutants.
Mr. Kosluchar
answered yes. It is required by law to report anything discovered on the site.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if staff had any questions or concerns that this is affecting the
wells.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied no source water comes from this site, so there is no impact potential for
the City of Fridley wells. Contaminants are adhered to the soil and at the groundwater elevation.
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt Resolution No. 2013-34. Seconded by
Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7.Resolution Approving a Transit Oriented Development Master Plan, TOD #13-01, by
Industrial Equities, LLP, for the Purpose of Redevelopment of the Property Located at
5601 East River Road (Ward 3)
Scott Hickok,
Community Development Director, stated the petitioner is requesting a TOD
Master Plan for the property located at 5601 East River Road. This area is zoned C-3, General
Shopping; however, because it is within the TOD Overlay District, a TOD Master Plan needs to
be approved by the City Council before development can start on this site.
Mr. Hickok
said John Allen was successful in negotiating purchase of the property and has
committed to working with the City and the development market to bring a mix of uses and TOD
design to the site to make the project work for all. He has met several times with staff and
proposes the current development of a mixture of uses.
Mr. Hickok
noted an extremely important aspect to what develops on this site also has to do
with the Northstar Transit tax increment financing district the Minnesota Legislature has allowed
the Fridley to create. This development will be within that district and this would be the first
project to produce increment for infrastructure improvements in the Transit TIF District.
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Mr. Hickok
stated the project was designed with the City’s desire to extend 57 Avenue from
Main Street to East River Road. In order to allow for the 57th Avenue extension, 68,921 square
feet of land will need to be dedicated as right-of-way easement from this property. This does not
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include the land area for the 57 Avenue extension that is owned by Kapstone, north of the
property.
Mr. Hickok
stated the petitioner envisions the property developing with 3 main development
areas. The first area that will be developed is along the BNSF railroad tracks on the east side of
the property. It would include the construction of a 134,192 square foot one-story
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office/warehouse building. The first “schematically planned” development could include two,
five-level, 150,000 square foot professional office buildings with a 2-story common core element
that connects the two office buildings and underground parking. This building will be connected
to a parking structure with a total of 1,311 parking stalls. The second “schematically planned”
development could include a three to four story, 120-unit multi-family or senior housing
development with underground parking for 112 stalls and at-grade parking for another 88 stalls.
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This building will be positioned to align with the corner of East River Road and the future 57
Avenue extension.
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Mr. Hickok
stated the petitioner envisions this development occurring whether or not 57
Avenue is extended from Main Street to East River Road. He wanted to design the development
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showing the 57 Avenue extension; however, he has stated that he does not fee that it is needed
to make this development a success. The project needs to comply with the TOD standards that
were designed to enhance the pedestrian scale and safety of any particular development. The
TOD overlay allows for flexibility when designing a redevelopment project that encourages
dense, mixed use, pedestrian-friendly developments. It was also created to minimize the use of
the automobile by allowing reduction in parking requirements, if certain conditions can be met
and sidewalks are constructed.
Mr. Hickok
stated the proposed project will include the construction of several new buildings
that will offer a mix of uses. The petitioner is very interested in designing the project to TOD
standards, through use of high quality building materials and design. Pedestrian site circulation
through installation of sidewalks will provide better access to public transportation such as the
Northstar Commuter Rail and the Metro Transit bus system. The Planning Commission held a
public hearing on March 20, 2013, for TOD #13-01 and recommended approval. The master
plan was not brought to the City Council immediately, as the EAW process needed to be
completed first.
Mr. Hickok
stated the EAW process is complete and is before Council tonight for approval. City
staff met with the petitioner last week to discuss costs associated with the first phase of the
project. The petitioner plans to ask the HRA for assistance in constructing the 5-lane entrance
from East River Road that may potentially be extended over the tracks to Main Street. Staff
plans to recommend this cost assistance to the HRA. Petitioner has also asked for a change to the
Master Plan that would allow him to only complete a portion of the parkway into the proposed
development as part of the first phase.
Mr. Hickok
stated the petitioner has found it difficult to justify the additional $325,000 cost to
construct the full parkway, and fears that if the site layout for Phase 2 and 3 of the plan change,
part of the new parkway may need to be removed, resulting in additional future expenses. Mr.
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Allen has agreed to dedicate the land area needed for the 57 Avenue extension as public right-
of-way and will be negotiating with the property owner to the north, Kapstone, for additional
land acquisition for the access. Staff recommends approval of the resolution with 23
stipulations.
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Councilmember Barnette
asked who would bear the cost if 57 Avenue was expanded.
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Mr. Hickok
said currently, the cost is $18M to expand that area, and it would probably be a
combination expense. It would be a reliever for the state highway system and the county system.
They would even look for federal dollars, because it would improve the overall transportation
network. Realistically, this is an infrastructure improvement that has regional importance.
Councilmember Saefke
asked how confident Mr. Allen was in acquiring the piece of land from
Kapstone.
Mr. Hickok
replied there have been discussions on this, and it has been a friendly discourse
between property owners. There is something they can do for each other. There is good
potential, but he could not promise the outcome.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked Mr. Hickok to summarize the Planning Commission
comments.
Mr. Hickok
said they want to make certain the TOD elements are being property addressed.
The TOD is a complicated overlay with many parts to it. There was discussion about the aspects
of building and about access from this site to the station. There is potential with the East River
Corridor Study that there could be a bikeway/walkway on both sides of East River Road.
Federal funding would be used, and they would require those walkways to be included. There is
also potential to see a promenade on the east side of the rail to allow direct route to the train
station. There will be involvement and partnerships between the train station and this site. There
was a question about TIF financing and what role it plays in this development. This is important,
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as they have asked for help with the infrastructure where the 57 Avenue extension is located.
The other part is the parking deck and that is an extraordinary cost. They like the idea of mixed
use because that creates more density than what they would typically do. A parking deck may be
needed and they may ask for assistance to bring down that cost.
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to move into record pages 3-13 of the March 20, 2013,
Planning Commission Meeting minutes. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if the parkway would be constructed so people cannot speed
through the area and if there would be plantings.
Mr. Hickok
said the parkway is a roadway with a planted median and a pond with trees; like
Medtronic Parkway.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked on page 54 what the two-level common core and parking
structure was.
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Mr. Hickok
said that the illustration shows two five-story towers, with a lower core two-story
connection in between. The developer does not want to get too tied into this illustration, as they
do not have a user for this development yet.
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Councilmember Bolkcom
asked what happens if the 57 Avenue extension does not happen or
the piece of land is not acquired or what happens if Mr. Allen purchases this property and it does
not go through for this portion. What happens to the property? Does the City have any
obligation? Is it between the developer and Kapstone to figure it out? The City does not have an
obligation but how does that all spell out? The TIF is to do the lanes and extend it.
Mr. Hickok
said the triangular piece of land is a very important piece of this property
development. The developer is optimistic they will come up with some sort of solution, because
they have a mutual interest and have something to provide in exchange. This almost happened
with a previous developer but the owners changed on both properties. The developer did not buy
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this site based on a 57 Avenue extension. He will be able to attract people with or without the
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57 Avenue extension.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if the petitioner was comfortable with Stipulation 23 saying
“future date”.
Mr. Hickok
replied that he said he would feel more comfortable if it said 5 years.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked about Stipulation 18.
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Mr. Hickok
replied if you go south on 57 Avenue extension, a semitrailer can turn to go behind
the building. There is a planted median and a trailer may trail right over the median. The build
out would be eliminated or depressed so a semitrailer cannot run over the median.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked about parking spaces, because the number is not set in stone,
because the use of the building is unknown. It is at 112 spaces.
Mr. Hickok
replied that if a senior building was constructed, it would reduce three of the stalls.
Depending on the level of assistance, it may reduce it further. They have planned for the most
parking.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if there was any discussion or feedback from Anoka County
related to this plan.
Mr. Hickok
answered that staff did not get any comments back after they received the traffic
study.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked about the stipulation related to 10%. She asked if they could
change up or down 10%.
Mr. Hickok
said that is correct.
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Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if they could change the layout without coming back to City
Council.
Mr. Hickok
said there is some flexibility. Phase 1-3 of the master plan building footprints can
change 10% either way, but if they would like to do more office space and less residential, they
would have to come back to staff.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked for clarification that if they were only one office space they
would have to come back.
Mr. Hickok
said that the 10% would govern some of that; if it is less than 10% but if the
footprint is different, staff would make a call and typically bring it back to Council if it changed
the character of the development. This leaves staff with some latitude but if the use changes
dramatically, staff will bring it back to Council.
Councilmember Bolkcom
noted that this area would bring different levels of traffic.
Mr. Hickok
replied yes. Warehouse traffic is very well documented and the greatest demand
will be on the corner.
Mayor Lund
asked about the ins and outs from the development off of East River Road with no
median, and if a traffic study would be done. He asked if Anoka County had any future plans for
East River Road parkway with medians.
Mr. Hickok
replied the spacing would have to be a full access intersection based on the East
River Road corridor study. There may be a need to signal timings and arm length for example.
The overall intersection was meant to be a full operational intersection.
Scott Wiesling
, John Allen representative, said Mr. Hickok did a good job at outlining the
challenges they faced and addressed the critical issues. They look forward to moving ahead with
this project and having more discussion about the housing development use and office sites.
They are working on getting more feedback about housing on this site.
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt Resolution No. 2013-35 with the following 23
stipulations:
1. The property shall be developed in accordance with the master site plan, A100 by Finn
Daniels Architects dated, 7/17/13.
2. The office/warehouse building shall be developed in accordance with the architectural
office/warehouse exterior elevations sheet, A300, by Finn Daniels Architects dated,
7/17/13.
3. The petitioner shall obtain all necessary permits prior to construction.
4. The petitioner shall meet all Building code, Fire code, and ADA requirements.
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5. The petitioner shall ensure that the proposed free-standing signs meet code requirements
and shall obtain a separate sign permit prior to installation.
6. Landscape plan to be reviewed and approved by City staff prior to issuance of building
permit.
7. The petitioner shall receive Mississippi Watershed Management Organization approvals
prior to issuance of a building permit.
8. City engineering staff to review and approve grading, drainage and utility plans prior to
issuance of building permits.
9. The petitioner shall pay all water and sewer connection fees prior to issuance of a
building permit.
10. Drip irrigation shall be installed in all median and walkway planting areas, and a plan
shall be reviewed and approved prior to issuance of a building permit.
11. All lighting in the development shall be shielded and downcast. Lighting shall be
provided through free-standing lighting that adequately illuminate the sidewalk.
12. All crosswalks shall be installed using a colorized pavement pattern when connecting the
sidewalk on each side of a driveway. A minimum of two colorized crosswalks shall be
incorporated that connect the office/warehouse building to the rest of the development
and shall be installed with the construction of the “development parkway.” All
connections shall be accessible.
13. The petitioner shall file at Anoka County a mutually acceptable access agreement with
5851 East River Road for access to the site, based on the Master Site Plan submitted,
A100 dated 7/17/13, or submit for City approval of petitioner’s roadway alternative.
14. Additional walkways shall be incorporated on the proposed future professional office
development and multi-family/senior housing development to ensure internal circulation
and adequate connections to existing mass transit opportunities. Plan to be reviewed and
approved by City staff prior to issuance of a building permit.
15. Additional outdoor amenities and landscaping shall be installed on the multi-
family/senior housing development portion of the project. Plan to be reviewed and
approved by City staff prior to issuance of a building permit.
16. Building façade on the proposed future professional office development and multi-
family/senior housing development shall comply with TOD requirements.
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17. The first phase of the “development parkway” with medians and landscaping per master
site plan A100 dated 07/17/13 shall be installed as part of the construction of the
office/warehouse building.
18. The second median within the “development parkway” shall be eliminated or a
surmountable curb shall be installed to allow ingress and egress for truck traffic and the
cul-de-sac on the south end of the “development parkway” shall also be redesigned to
accommodate for truck/bus traffic.
19. The petitioner shall maintain vegetative cover to minimal City Code standards, through
sod or seed and mowing, the remaining development area after construction of the
office/warehouse building until development occurs.
20. The furthest east driveway as set forth in Master Site Plan submitted A100 dated
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07/17/13 shall be closed and removed when 57 Avenue is extended from Main Street to
East River Road. The Petitioner understands, acknowledges and expressly waives, for
itself, its heirs, successors, and assigns any claim that such future closure or removal
constitutes a taking. Petitioner expressly agrees that such closure and removal of said
driveway shall not constitute a taking.
21. If the square footage of the footprint of any of the buildings proposed changes by more
than 10% at that phase of the development or the proposed building use changes, a TOD
master plan amendment shall be required.
22. A Development Agreement outlining the Developer’s construction obligations will be
prepared by the City and shall be signed by the Petitioner prior to issuance of a building
permit for the office/warehouse building.
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23. The petitioner shall dedicate land required for the proposed 57 Avenue extension in
accordance with the Master Site Plan submitted, A100 dated 7/17/13. Right-of-way
easement document shall be prepared and filed by the City. If at some future date, the
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City determines that the 57 Avenue extension is not feasible, the land illustrated for
dedication easement shall be vacated per State law and City Charter by ordinance.
Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8.Resolution Modifying the Start Times of Workshops and Council Meetings for 2013.
Wally Wysopal,
City Manager, stated a recommendation is being made to begin City Council
meetings 30 minutes earlier. This should not negatively affect the public’s ability to attend
meetings. This proposed time would reduce the time between the end of the day and start of the
meeting for City staff. Comparing City Council start times to other surrounding cities, Fridley
and Blaine are the only cities with a 7:30 start time. Most other cities in the area have their
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Council meetings start at 7:00 p.m. It is recommended the City Council set the start times for
regular workshops at 6:30 p.m. and regular Council meetings at 7:00 p.m. and thereby amend
Resolution 2012-71.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if the workshop could be moved up to 6:00 p.m. for meetings
that have a bigger agenda.
Mayor Lund
replied yes; this has been done in the past and he did not see that changing.
MOTION
by Councilmember Barnette to adopt Resolution No. 2013-36. Seconded by
Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTHION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.Informal Status Report
Jim Kosluchar,
Public Works Director, said a Street Project workshop has been scheduled for
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Wednesday, and property owners were notified a few weeks ago. This project is north of 73 to
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83 and east of the railroad tracks and west of University.
Mayor Lund
announced that the play, “Fiddler on the Roof,” will be performing the next two
weekends at the Fridley High School auditorium. Check with the School District for times and
days.
ADJOURN:
MOTION
by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:04
P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Krista Peterson Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor