CCM 10/08/2018
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
OCTOBER 8, 2018
The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Lund
Councilmember Barnette
Councilmember Saefke
Councilmember Varichak
Councilmember Bolkcom
OTHERS PRESENT:
Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
James Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Amy Kempf, Neighborhood Preservation Specialist
Jay Karlovich, City Attorney
Deb Skogen, City Clerk
PROCLAMATION:
Student Foreign Exchange Week (October 8-14, 2018)
Fire Prevention Week (October 7-13, 2018)
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1.City Council Meeting of September 24, 2018.
APPROVED.
OLD BUSINESS:
2.Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Fridley City Code, Chapter 2, Entitled
“Administration” and Adopt Official Title and Summary Ordinance;
and
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Second Reading of an Ordinance Creating a New Chapter in the Fridley City Code,
Chapter 102, Entitled “Public Safety Department” and Adopt Official Title and
Summary Ordinance;
and
Second Reading of an Ordinance Repealing Fridley City Code, Chapter 107, Entitled
“Fire Department”, and Creating Fridley City Code, Chapter 107, Entitled
“Disposition of Certain Property” and Adopt Official Title and Summary Ordinance
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON
THE REGULAR AGENDA.
3.Receive the Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of September 19, 2018.
RECEIVED.
4.Resolution Certifying Certain Delinquent Utility Services to the County for Collection
with the 2018 Property Taxes.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON
THE REGULAR AGENDA.
5.Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $60,000 from the 2019 CIP Allocation for the
Former City Hall Allowance to the 2018 Capital Equipment Fund.
THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON
THE REGULAR AGENDA.
6.Receive Bids and Award the 2018 Well Redevelopment Project No. 18-448B to Keys
Well Drilling Company
RECEIVED BIDS AND AWARDED CONTRACT TO KEYS WELL DRILLING
COMPANY.
7.Claims (182455 – 182641).
APPROVED.
8.Licenses.
APPROVED.
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ADOPTION OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
Pam Reynolds,
1241 Norton Ave, requested that Item Nos. 2, 4, and 5 be removed from the
consent agenda.
MOTION
by Councilmember Barnette to adopt the proposed consent agenda with the removal
of Item Nos. 2, 4 and 5. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
No one from the audience spoke.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the agenda with the addition of Item Nos. 2, 4
and 5. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
9.Consider a Rezoning Request, ZOA #18-04, by Sherman Associates Development, LLC,
to Rezone to S-2, Redevelopment District, to Allow the Property to be Developed with
Three Multi-Family Buildings, Including a Market Rate Building, an Affordable
Building, and a Senior Housing Building. Development of this Property will also
include a Surface Parking Lot Required for Transit Riders, Generally Located at 6050
Main Street N.E. (Ward 3).
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to open the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:15 P.M.
Scott Hickok,
Community Development Director, stated that Carole Mette, of Sherman
Associates Development, LLC, is requesting three land use items to allow for the development of
the property located at 6050 Main Street and the surrounding unaddressed parcels. This area is
the current location of the Northstar Commuter Rail East--Fridley Station. The three land use
items are:
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1.Rezoning Request and Subsequent S-2, Master Plan – These properties are currently
zoned P, Public. Rezoning will allow for development of the site.
2.TOD Master Plan – These properties are within the TOD Overlay District, so a TOD
Master Plan also needs to be approved before development can start.
3.Plat – To create new lots for each portion of the development including a lot for the
Metro Transit parking lot.
These land use items will allow the construction of a 267-unit mixed income transit-oriented
multi-family residential development within three buildings.
A 96-unit market rate building
A 100-unit independent senior market rate building
A 71-unit affordable multi-family building
Mr. Hickok
noted that over the last year, the City’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority)
staff has been working with Sherman and Associates to develop an overall master plan for this
site. In April of this year, a redevelopment contract was signed between the HRA and Sherman
Associates for the proposed project. During this time, staff has also been in discussion with
Metro Transit about reducing the amount of required parking stalls dedicated to Northstar. After
much review, Metro Transit has decided to reduce the number of stalls from 330 stalls to 80
stalls.
Mr. Hickok
said the market rate building will be 4 stories of living space with underground
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parking. It will border Main Street and 61 Avenue. It will have 96 multi-family apartment
units that will include a mix of studios, 1 and 2 bedrooms. There will be 72 underground parking
stalls and 42 surface parking stalls. The senior building will have 3 stories of living space with
underground parking. It will be located along the railroad tracks and will have 100 units of
independent living for those 55 and up. There will be a mix of 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom + den, and
2 bedroom units. There will be 119 underground parking stalls and 41 surface parking stalls.
The affordable building will be 4 stories of living space with underground parking. It will be
located along the south edge of the site next to Main Street. There will be 71 units of 1, 2, and 3
bedroom options with 66 underground parking stalls and 43 surface parking stalls. This building
will provide housing for those families earning below 60% area median income. Each building
will provide modern amenities, including balconies, in-unit washer/dryers, community rooms,
fitness centers, etc., and community features include a clubhouse, an open-air pavilion and
sidewalk/trail connections for everyone in the community to share.
Mr. Hickok
said at the March 21, 2018, Planning Commission meeting a public hearing was
held for ZOA #18-04. The petitioner further described the project and the Commission heard
from a few neighbors. The Planning Commission then recommended approval of rezoning ZOA
#18-04, with the stipulations as presented by staff with an added stipulation requiring the
petitioner to install a privacy fence along the southern boundary between Parson’s Electric and
the subject property. The motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Hickok
stated a representative from Parson’s Electric spoke at the Planning Commission
meeting asking for some kind of separation between their parking lot and the proposed project.
Their main concern was related to pedestrians crossing through their parking lot to get to the
sidewalk, which could become problematic with the truck traffic on their property. Instead of a
privacy fence that will likely become a maintenance issue shortly after it is constructed, staff
recommends that the stipulation be reworded to allow a combination of fencing and landscaping
to discourage tenants from the new development to cut across Parson’s parking lot.
Mr. Hickok
said Commissioner Sielaff had a question related to the affordable housing piece of
the project and where the City is at in meeting the requirements of the Met Council. The City
has met the affordable housing guidelines set by the Met Council for the 2030 Comprehensive
Plan. The proposed project will qualify for the affordable housing requirements for the 2040
Comprehensive plan. A question from one of the neighbors was related to the installation of a
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stoplight at 61 Avenue and Main Street. Staff had considered having a traffic study related to
this project, specifically related to Average Daily Trips and in which direction those trips would
go. Though it does not appear that traffic numbers will not be met warrants won’t be met to
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require a light at 61 Avenue and Main Street, the HRA has hired Spack Consulting to do a
traffic study related to the proposed project. That study is forthcoming and will be available
prior to the second reading of this project.
Mr. Hickok
stated staff recommends concurrence with the Planning Commission on the
approval of the proposed project and recommends that City Council hold the public hearing.
Unless otherwise directed, the first rezoning for Rezoning, ZOA #18-04 will be scheduled for the
October 22, 2018 City Council meeting.
Staff recommends the following stipulations be attached.
1.The property shall be developed in accordance with the site plan submitted for “Fridley
Station Village”, Page #C2-1, by Loucks, dated 8/17/18.
2.The exterior building elevations shall be developed in accordance with the architectural
exterior elevation sheets submitted by Kaas Wilson Architects.
3.The petitioner shall meet all requirements set forth by:
a.The Building Code
b.The Fire Code
c.The City’s Engineering department related to grading, drainage, storm pond
maintenance agreement, utilities and utility connection fees.
d.The City’s Planning department – related to landscaping, signage, and the TOD
Overlay Zoning District.
e.The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization.
4.All lighting in the development shall be shielded and downcast. Lighting shall be
provided through free-standing lighting that adequately illuminates the sidewalk.
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5.All crosswalks shall be installed using a colorized pavement pattern when connecting the
sidewalk on each side of the driveway. All connections shall be accessible.
6.If the square footage of the footprint of any of the buildings proposed changes by more
than 10% at the phase of the development, an S-2 master plan and TOD master plan
amendment shall be required.
7.A combination of fencing and landscaping shall be installed along the southern property
line of the subject property where the Parson’s Electric parking area exists, to discourage
pedestrian traffic and use of parking from the residents of the new development. Design
shall be reviewed and approved by City staff prior to installation.
Councilmember Barnette
asked what relation the affordable housing term had to Section 8
housing.
Mr. Hickok
replied that Section 8 housing has a chart with different degrees of income
qualifications. Affordable housing term is widely used in the housing world when a developer is
applying for tax credits. 60% of median income is the target audience they are looking for and
these types of units are also in the new Cielo development.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if a traffic study would come forward before the first or second
reading to determine if changes need to be made to add a stop sign or traffic light.
Mr. Hickok
replied that would be included in the second reading.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked how they could prevent what is happening in another complex
where they are now charging for underground parking. If this happens tenants may park nearby.
Mr. Hickok
replied that charging for the underground parking eliminates and reduces the overall
parking and is disqualified from the parking requirement. That cannot be the case and the
parking needs to be assigned accordingly.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if the stormwater and infiltration ponds would be different as
the current one is not well maintained. She also asked who would own the ponds.
Mr. Hickok
replied there are two different ponds on this site. The pond behind Parson’s Electric
will be an amenity and is the largest of the storm ponds on site. Met Council will maintain that
pond as it will manage their storm water. They want the train station to be attractive and entice
people to ride the train and get on/off in a more of a park-like environment and would want this
to be an attractive feature.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if the grant Sherman Associates applied for was in place and
what would happen if they were not awarded the funding.
Mr. Hickok
replied they would go ahead with construction, and the third building would depend
on if they receive funding through tax credits.
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Carole Mette
, Sherman Associates, added that they have applied for the tax credit funding and
should know if they will receive an award sometime in October.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if they did not get the award if they could apply the following
year.
Ms. Mette
replied yes, they can apply next year. They have also applied for another grant
through the Mississippi Watershed District. If that grant is received they would add things like
rain gardens, pervious pavement, etc., to incorporate into the plan.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked what was going to be in the plan that was going to be funded
with the grant this year.
Mr. Hickok
replied that the Watershed District grant was additional funding for enhancements
to the storm water ponds.
Ms. Mette
noted that they still plan to have benches on the site more towards the senior project
and have applied for funding to install pervious pavers or pervious pavement around the
stormwater pond. Other enhancements include sidewalks/crosswalks to have a striped pattern
and colored pavement.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked when they would hear about the Mississippi Watershed grant.
Ms. Mette
replied that they will know more in a few weeks.
Ms. Mette
stated they build communities and enrich neighborhoods that are developed, owned
and managed locally by Sherman Associates. We are meeting the needs of the whole community
in a multi-generational transit-oriented development that encourages alternative transportation
and includes ample sidewalks and greenery, and centrally located indoor and outdoor community
space available for gatherings and celebrations. This development will have high-end finished
and underground parking, balconies or patios in every unit, modern appliances and lighting, in-
unit washer/dryers, gardening beds, community and fitness rooms tailored to each building, pet
friendly community, and outdoor grills.
Enrico Williams,
, added this development will create its own district
Kaas Wilson Architects
within itself. Within the site the intent is to create destinations and enhance and encourage
walking and biking around the site. Amenities include an outdoor pool, outdoor garden space,
tot lot in the middle central space, and an enclosed event center for parties and activities.
Consistent use of materials will be used for each building to give each building its own character.
The overall intent and vision is to give the district character to connect with the greater city of
Fridley and community.
Steve Stone
, Parson’s Electric, requested the private fence to keep residents from cutting
through the parking lot and to have them use the sidewalks. Using the landscaping/fence
combination instead is new to them. Although it looks nice, the shrubbery will take time to
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create a barrier. They still prefer that a privacy fence be built, and it could still be pleasing on the
development side.
Mayor Lund
said Parson’s Electric could put up a fence if they would like. He asked staff who
preferred the natural buffer over a privacy fence.
Mr. Hickok
replied it was a staff recommendation. There can be a lot of ongoing issues and
maintenance with a privacy fence and the landscaping and fence combination only gets better
looking overtime. This would be a pleasing view out of the window rather than a fence.
Mayor Lund
asked if there was enough room for a berm along with landscaping.
Mr. Hickok
said he did not think there would be room for a berm but there is room for
landscaping in an appealing way to match with a thoughtful landscape plan that has been done
for this site.
Mayor Lund
asked if Parson’s Electric could put up their own fence.
Mr. Hickok
replied yes, but this will be an effective way to provide a barrier.
Mayor Lund
asked if Parson’s Electric had a concern that the apartment building tenants would
park in their parking lot.
Mr. Stone
replied yes, that was brought up.
Councilmember Bolkcom
noted that these properties are not going to be built and not managed.
Sherman Associates will manage the property, and this could develop into a good working
relationship.
Mr. Hickok
said there is a minimum standard for the plantings and it will be better than putting
in a fence.
Mr. Stone
said he is not looking for a concrete wall but would prefer the part fence/part
landscaping look.
Councilmember Bolkcom
stated that the landscaping has to be approved as part of the plan and
they will work with the developer and Parson’s Electric to come up with a plan that works for
both parties.
Mayor Lund
asked how much parking is dedicated for the rail station.
Mr. Hickok
replied 80 stalls are for the rail parking.
Mayor Lund
said he is concerned there is not enough parking. Even though this meets the
threshold for minimum parking, it only allows about 1 ½ stalls per unit and does not include
guests or company that come to use the event center.
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Mr. Hickok
replied that Sherman Associates builds to manage their own properties, and are
interested in this site because of its TOD. This is on a bus line, walking distance from the train
and parking can be managed in a TOD area. People could live without a car in this area and
some may only have one car. If parking is an issue, maybe the third building is not built to make
room for more parking.
Mayor Lund
asked if there was a restriction with Met Council for using their parking area.
Mr. Hickok
replied that they do not want cross parking; metro transit wants to preserve their 80
parking spaces for their transit use.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked how many parking spots for train transit were used daily.
Mr. Hickok
replied that it depends if there is a ball game or special event, 50 or 60 on a busy
day or around 30 typical mid-week uses. He said we do not want a platform that does not get
used because there is not enough parking.
MOTION
by Councilmember Saefke to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilmember
Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:12 P.M.
10.Consider Text Amendment Request, TA #18-02, by the City of Fridley to Allow the
Code on Exterior Storage to be Applied to an Entire Property and not Just What is
Seen from the Public Right-of-Way
MOTION
by Councilmember Barnette to open the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 8:13 P.M.
Amy Kempf
, Neighborhood Preservation Specialist, stated that current City code states, “All
materials shall be kept in a building or shall be fully screened, so as not to be visible from any
public right of way except for stacked firewood, in the side or rear yard.” She said staff has
received complaints over the years from residents who can see outdoor storage in their
neighbor’s backyard.
Ms. Kempf
noted that in reviewing the outdoor storage requirements in the other communities,
the cities of Bloomington, Coon Rapids, and Brooklyn Park had similar language to what Fridley
city staff was intending to accomplish. City staff used this language towards revising the text
amendment to be more descriptive as asked by the Planning Commission. The Planning
Commission held a public hearing on this item at their August 15, 2018, meeting and there were
comments from two residents. There was also discussion from the Planning Commission on the
text being too restrictive on what was permitted as outside storage and concern that if staff
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changed the interpretation of the code, the code would also change. The Commission agreed to
table the public hearing for the text amendment to the next meeting of September 27, 2018, in
order for staff to revise the language to be more descriptive of what is and is not permitted as
outside storage.
Ms. Kempf
stated staff will not be looking for rear yard violations. The intent is to be able to
remove rear junk yards that are screened from the street. Staff will only respond to complaints if
a complaint will allow staff access. The new proposed code for exterior storage would be: All
exterior storage of materials, equipment and vehicles in the R-1 Zoning District is prohibited
except as permitted as follows:
Split and neatly stacked firewood in the side or rear yard.
Private outdoor recreational equipment, landscaping materials, and machinery currently
being used or intended for use on a current project within the premises.
Boats, non-motorized camping trailers, and empty utility trailers in the side or rear yard.
Boats, non-motorized camping trailers and empty utility trailers stored in the front yard
are required to be located on a hard surface drive and must be set back at least 15 feet
from the back of the street curb.
Staff recommends Council hold the public hearing for Text Amendment Request, TA #18-02.
Councilmember Bolkcom
thought on page 128, private outdoor equipment should be separate
from machinery.
Ms. Kempf
replied that staff will look at that before the second reading.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if she could park a 4-wheeler in her back yard.
Ms. Kempf
replied that it would need to be parked on pavement, not the grass.
Pam Reynolds
, 1241 Norton Avenue, said she understands the purpose for wanting this
language but does not understand why this cannot be accomplished through the language you
already have. How long can something sit there before it is considered outdoor storage? What is
the difference between a public nuisance and private nuisance? If there are bags of garbage, is it
public nuisance as it can attract rats and cause disease? If there is a bathtub, kid toys, wheel
barrow etc. how is that a nuisance? Nothing anywhere says I am guaranteed a view out of my
back window. Chapter 11 and 128 cover a lot and already state I have a right to report when
there is a true public nuisance.
Ms. Kempf
said that an old bicycle with plants would be counted as landscaping, serving as a
pot holder.
Mayor Lund
thought outdoor storage should be reasonable. A bath tub with flowers in it would
be part of landscaping or a water garden. It is about the context of how it is incorporated into the
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landscape. Staff can send a letter of compliance, but something needs to be done because what
we have now is not working. People are tired of looking at junk and trash in other people’s
yards.
Councilmember Bolkcom
noted that other communities have similar ordinances to this and
staff looked at other communities’ language.
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:33 P.M.
2. Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Fridley City Code, Chapter 2, Entitled
“Administration” and Adopt Official Title and Summary Ordinance;
and
Second Reading of an Ordinance Creating a New Chapter in the Fridley City Code,
Chapter 102, Entitled “Public Safety Department” and Adopt Official Title and
Summary Ordinance;
and
Second Reading of an Ordinance Repealing Fridley City Code, Chapter 107, Entitled
“Fire Department”, and Creating Fridley City Code, Chapter 107, Entitled
“Disposition of Certain Property” and Adopt Official Title and Summary Ordinance
Pam Reynolds,
1241 Norton Avenue said she had some questions. The 2013-2014 budget
changed the budget documents to have the Public Safety Department listing police, fire and
emergency management and the comprehensive annual finance report has not been changed
because it still shows them as separate. In 2017, Chapter 2 was changed in the Charter, and in
2016 Chapter 6 was changed. Is this clean-up so we can go forward or did changes over the past
years show this is better way to budget it. When did Council ask for them to do this?
Wally Wysopal
, City Manager, replied historically, the City had been reducing services to make
up for fact we did not have sufficient revenues due to levy limitations. For years we had to do
that and when people retire or leave we would not fund those positions. We needed to increase
revenues and become more efficient. This is something we have been doing for a number of
years and we moved some operations from Fire to Community Development, so we did not have
to expand the budget. Another year, we did things with Public Works retirements and expanded
positions. Council did not stand up one day to this make change, it happened incrementally. We
still continue to deliver services while saving money. It makes sense to merge community
outreach with the police department and now the budgeting will follow.
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Ms. Reynolds
asked if the plan is to clean up to make what is happening to match the Charter
language and the combination.
Mr. Wysopal
replied yes.
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to waive the reading and approve the second reading
and adopt the title and summary ordinance for the following ordinances:
Ordinance No. 1358, Amending Fridley City Code, Chapter 2, Entitled “Administration”
and
Ordinance No. 1359 Creating a New Chapter in the Fridley City Code, Chapter 102,
Entitled “Public Safety Department” and
Ordinance No. 1360, Repealing Fridley City Code, Chapter 107, Entitled “Fire
Department”, and Creating Fridley City Code, Chapter 107, Entitled “Disposition of
Certain Property” and Adopt Official Title and Summary Ordinance.
Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Resolution Certifying Certain Delinquent Utility Services to the County for
Collection with the 2018 Property Taxes.
Pam Reynolds,
1241 Norton Avenue said she is aware the list will go down. She asked which
ones are rental properties and which are private and if there was some sort of business reason
that allows rental properties to go unpaid. She asked why the City does not tie rental licenses to
having their bills paid.
Mayor Lund
replied those are all good points and staff is working on a plan to change that.
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt Resolution No. 2018-50. Seconded by
Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Approve a Transfer in the Amount of $60,000 from the 2019 CIP Allocation for the
Former City Hall Allowance to the 2018 Capital Equipment Fund.
Pam Reynolds,
1241 Norton Avenue, asked Paul Bolin with the HRA who would pay for the
demolition and if the $60,000 should be kept for those purposes. She asked if tax payers would
have to pay for demolition of the building.
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Wally Wysopal
, City Manager, replied that staff does know who owns what property at the
current city hall. HRA does redevelopment projects for the city and will take over the
responsibility.
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve a transfer in the Amount of $60,000 from the
2019 CIP Allocation for the former City Hall allowance to the 2018 Capital Equipment Fund.
Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NEW BUSINESS:
11.Resolution Ordering Preparation of Preliminary Report, Plans, and Specifications for
2019 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2019-01.
Jim Kosluchar,
Public Works Director, stated this project initiation is the City’s first step for a
special assessment project. The resolution is ordering preparation of a preliminary report and
preliminary plans and specifications. This allows staff to officially begin work on preliminary
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design and analysis to determine whether this project is feasible. The project includes 69
st
Avenue, University Avenue East Service Road and 71 Avenue for a total of 0.72 miles. If
approved tonight, staff will schedule an open house for the neighborhood. Staff will also
complete a feasibility report for the City Council that will indicate whether the project is feasible
from a construction and financial standpoint. If approved, the project would go to construction
in 2019.
MOTION
by Councilmember Barnette to adopt Resolution No. 2018-51. Seconded by
Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
12.Resolution Affirming the City Manager’s Recommended Departmental Organizational
Structure.
Deb Skogen,
City Clerk, stated the City Council met with the City Manager during conference
meetings to discuss a proposed process of departmental reorganization. As a result, three
ordinances were drafted amending the City Code. The reorganization will help provide more
efficient and effective service delivery in the City. City Charter Section 2.01 (2) City Council
has control over city administration but exercises control exclusively through the City Manager.
City Charter Section 6.02 City Manager shall control and direct administration of City’s affairs
subject to provisions of Charter which shall include: (a) the ability to appoint all city employees
on basis of qualification and experience and to provide written notice to City Council; (d) to
exercise control over departments and divisions created by the Charter or which may hereafter be
created by the Council. City Charter Section 6.04 states there shall be a City Clerk, City
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Treasurer, City Attorney and other officers subordinate to the City Manager, as the City Council
may provide for, by ordinance, resolution or state law.
Ms. Skogen
said to accomplish the goal of reorganization three ordinances were adopted
amending the City Code. None of the ordinances required a public hearing and the second
readings were held during the consent agenda and will become effective November 1, 2018.
Staff recommends a motion adopting a resolution affirming the City Manager’s recommended
departmental organization structure which shall become effective November 1, 2018.
MOTION
by Councilmember Saefke to adopt Resolution No. 2018-52. Seconded by
Councilmember Bolkcom.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13.Informational Status Reports:
None
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 8:59
PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Krista Peterson Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor