PL 04/03/1985 - 30631CITY OF FRIDLEY
�' PLANNING COMMISSION MEETiNG, APRIL 3� 1985
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�'�A'LL�TO�ORDER:
Chairwoman Schnabel called the April 3, 1985, Planning Commission meeting to
order at 7:33 p.m.
RO�L CALL:
Members Present: Ms. Schnabel, Mr. Oquist, Mr. Minton, Ms. Gabel, Mr. Nielsen,
Mr. Saba, Mr. Kondrick
�eanbers Absent: None
Otfzers Present: Jim Robinson, Planning Coordinator
John Flora, Public Works Director
Dennis Schneider, City Councilman
G�rald Johnson, 712 River Lane, Anoka
R�nae Hanson, Community Options Ltd.
Diane M. 011endick Wright, Commun�ty Options Ltd.
Robert Anderson, 6800 Oakley St. N.E.
Arnold M. KUhnly, 6747 Washington St. N.E.
Ruth Dunn, Fridley Focus
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See attached lists
�APPROVAL OF'FEBR�ARY'27;�198�;�PL'ANN�NG'CO��I55ION'�IN�TES:
MO�T�ON BY MR. MINTON� SECONDED BY MR. NIEZSEN� TO APPROTIE TH� FEB. 27� I985�
PLANNING COMMIS5ION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. `
UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALZ VOTING AYE� CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECZARED THE MOT20N
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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ezone rom - one ami y we ing o- genera us ness , 0 5,
Block 5, and Outlot 1, Donnay's Lakeview Manor, to be used for commercial
development, generally located at 5698 West Moore Lake Drive N.E.
Item continued until later in the agenda because of related meeting
taking place in Community Room I.
2. RUBLIC FIEARING: REQtJEST FOR � A`SPECIAC ' IJSE' PER�IIT; ' SP �#85=01; ' CO(�1MUNITY
�� ���B�' ' : er Section 2 . , , , , �f e ridley
i y o e, o a ow u e esidential Mental Healtb Program for Anoka
County on Lot 1 and 2, B�ock 14, Hamilton's Addition to Mechantcsville,
the same being 5�78-5384- 5th Street N.�.
MOTION BY MR. OQUIST, SECONDED BY MR. KONDRICK, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING
ON 5P #85-O.I BY RANAE HANSON.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLAI2ED TXE PUBLIC
HEARING OPEN AT 7:37 P.M.
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Mr. Robinson stated this proposal was for a special use permit for a community-
based mental health fac�lity. This propos�d facility will have 14 res��ents.
The location of the proposed facllity is on the corner of 54th Ave. and 5th St.,
just south of I-694 and east of Highway 4i. The zoning is R-3 multiple family.
The nearest R-1 zoning is to the east on 6th St.
Mr. Robinson stated the facility was a four-unit complex with four side-by-side
units, each having three levels. The lower level consisted of four garages,
laundry, utility, and storage. The main level or street level consisted of
living room, kitchen, and eating area--approximately 850 sq, ft. of living
area per unit. City code requires there be � minimum of 650 sq. ft. of living
area for a two 6edroom unit so this was in excess of that requirement. The
third level consisted of two b�drooms and one bathroom. Each of the bedrooms
has at least 120 sq, ft, which was signficant in that the program requir�ment
for this type of facility cal]s for a minimum of 60 sq. ft, of usa6le bedroom
floor area per occupant. The petitioners are proposing two occupants per bedroom.
Mr. Robinson stated the building modifications proposed will include cutting
doorways between each of the units to allow for program supervision. Of the
four kitchens, one wauld r��a�n as a congregate dining area, the others would
be used as office space. Stoves, refrigerators, and sinks would be removed
from the other three kitchen �reas.
Mr. Robinson stated that presently there are eight par�ing stalls--four garages
�"'� and four hard surface are�s. City code requires eight stalls so this does meet
code. Two stalls are required per two 6edroom unit. He stated the yard was
relatively small and lac�s visual appeal. It needed landscaping and a passive
area development whic� would include a security fence.
Mr. Robinson stated the program will serve approximate7y 14 men and women, at
least 18 yrs. of age, with primary diagnosis of inental illness. Prio�ity will
be given to Anoka County residents. One of the key thoughts heNe is that the
facility should be located in the people's own county so they will be able to
maintain existing jo6s, family ties, etc. The program category is Category 1
which entails intensive clinical treatment for the residents.
Mr. Robinson stated the screening process has been described as thorough to
ensure the ciients referred are of no danger to the neighborhood. The clients
have been described as withdrawn, insecure, lacking skills which would enable
them to have jobs successfully on their own. The concept is to mainstream
these individuals into living arrangements which would be more independent.
The typical duration of their stay would be 4 months - two years.
Mr. Robinson stated this facility would be 19censed by the Minnesota Depart-
ment of Human Services as a Rule 36 facility. It would also be licensed by
the Minnesota Department of Health as a supervised living facility. Anoka
County will fund the program for approximately 55% of program costs. The
balance of 45% will be paid as room and board by the residents.
� Mr. Robfnson stated the proposal does require a special use permit. Under
�_ R-3 zoning code, convalescent homes are allowed in residential with- a special
use permit.
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Mr. Robinson stated the proposed staffing for this facil��y would include an
administrator, program director, therapist, counselor, and a nurse. It would
include a living skills specialist, a recreation specialfst, several mental
health workers and a secretary. One of the key provisions of the Rule 36
program is that there would be 24 hr., 7 day a week supervisions Some one
would always be awake and someone would always be on call.
Mr. Robinson stated it was also interesting to qote the Minnesota �tate
involvement in this type of facility. Recently there has been a force to
decentralize the mental health facilities; in other words, to get them out of
the core cities and into the suburbs. Presently,there are numerous mental health
facilities in the process of being esta6lished in other surburan locations.
�r. Robinson stated the State �as enacted special provisions which include the
Minnesota Public We]fare Licensing Act which was passed to regulate the provis;ions
of these services and to ensure proper care at these facilities. This Acy was
evidence af the fact that residentfal facilities of this type h�ve been made a
matter of state concern in that municipalities are prohibited from imposing
more restrictive conditions on them than are imposed on other special uses,
unless necessary to protect the health and safety of the facility residents.
Mr. Robinson stated that in terms of the Fridley special use permit, the special
use permit restriction was set up to a]low reasonable amount of discretion in
determining the suita6ility of-certain designated uses upon the general welfare,
^ heaith, and safety of the area. Although not eacplicfitly allowed, t��s parti-
cular use is neither explicitly excluded and,in general,falls unde r$he cate-
gory of a conv�leseent home which is allowed in R-3 with a special use permit.
It was interesting to note that this type of facility would be allowed in C-2
or commercial zoning without a special use permit but would require a�0,000 sq.
ft, lot ar�a. The proposed lot is slightly over 11,000 sq, ft.
Mr. Robinson stated that in researching the facility, he talked to
Ms. Marge Wherley, Resident Program Consultant of the Hennepin County
Mental Health Division, who stated that of the 20+ mental health facilities
in the Minneapolis area and the City of Minneapol�s specifically, there have
been no incidents of assault by a resident on a neighbor. She also stated
they faeilitate over 800 clients a year.
Mr. Robinson stated City Staff was recommending the following stipulations
if this special use permit is approved:
1. Operatian to 6e..revi,ewed annually with a public hearing for the
first two years.
2. Residents with automobiles be restricted to five or less.
3. Rear yard to be fenced with six foot high solid wood fence. This
is to be completed prior to occupaney.
�, 4. Petitioner to provide a landscaping plan and install prior to
October 31, 1985.
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5. Proposed Advisory Committee to include City representatives
(i.e. Human Resources Commission member and/or police 5pecial
Operations Division staff)
6. Contingency plan be initiated with Unity Nospital to cover any
emergencies.
7. Facility wil] comply with all State and County rules and laws
and be ful]y licensed.
8. Facility will comply with local and State fire codes.
9. Client characteristics will be consistent with petitioner's
contract with Anoka County (i.e, individuals who do not exhibit
behavior that is harmful to themselves or others).
The petitioners were in the audience.
Ms. Diane 011endick Wright stated she was the President of Community Options,
Ltd., and the pro.posed owner of the building. She stated she would give a
brief review of how Community Options came to be in the Fridley area in terms
of the selection of this site and the type of process they went through in
getting the contract with Anoka Co�nty. She would also tell a little about
the needs assessment. She stated R�nae Hanson, also a Board member and
�'' �ecretary for Cotrnnunity Options, the person who had met with the neighbors
and has done most of the community contact,would speak on items regarding
program characteristics, etc.
Ms. Wright stated she currently owns and operates a facility in the City of
Brooklyn Center called Northwest Residence. She has been in residential
treatment for the ]ast nine years and in social services for the past eleven
years. Her program that will be in Brooklyn Center as of April 19 (has been
in the City of Minneapolis) has been in operation for about 1% years. She
stated she has a Master's Degree in Social Work, has been in mental health
for the last four years. Prior to that her residential experience was in
children's care and treatment.
Ms. Wright stated that in early January, Anoka County had a proposal (request
for services) that went out to vendors across the State nf Minnesota. It was
an open bidding process and seven vendors applied, of which Community Options
was one. They had to write a program proposal, budget recommendations,
possibilities of sites, �tc., and went through a pretty stringent review by�
Anoka County along with refer�nces and oral interviews.
Ms. Wright stated Community Option$ was sel�cted as a potential vendor because
it was felt they mbst closely met the needs Anoka County wanted to address.
Anoka County did do a needs assessment th�t was quite comprehensive, and there
are a number of out-of-county placements because there is no Rule 36 in Anoka
County. She stated they currently have three Anoka County residents in North-
� West Residence, so there is definitely a need, At this time, they are the
potential vendor, because the County does not act on their contract until the
end of April.
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Ms. Wright stated they started looking for a site and had three real estate
agents working with them. They viewed and called about 75 sites th�oughout
Anoka County. They had some pretty stiff standards. The faci�it�� had to be
easily accessible to public t�a�sportation. Tfiey needed 14 6eds which dtd rule
out several other four-plexes. A f�ctor in favor of tfiis site was it offered
6edrooms on the second 1eve1 from the living space which was ideal for their
programming. So, the proposed s�te has a lot of good potentials and also
it would require a minimal amount of remodeling which was important in starting
a program when funding was limited.
Ms. Wright stated they had one neighborhood meeting last Thursday evening.
If things go as they hope,they will no� close on the property until after they
have received all the permits and have received the contract from Anoka County.
They would then give the ten�nts notice to move and would have proba6ly 2-3
weeks to do the necessary remodeling and t�en accept clients. This would
probably mean a timeframe of July or possibly tfie end of June.
Ms. Ranae Hanson stated she and Ms. Wright were.partners in Community Options.
and she would be the administrator of the program. She stated she has started
and administered two programs with the Willows Conv�lescent Centers. She started
and administered Janus Treatment Resfdence in Bloomington and the March House
program in Minneapolis. The Janus Treatment Residence was the only long term
program �n the suburbs. It has been in Bloomington for three years.
�` Ms. Nanson stated there will be 14 clients, both men and women, with mental
illness diagnosis. They wfll not be taking any people who are violent or
dangerous to others, who are assaultive, chemically dependent, or mentally
retarded. Their clients will be people who are appropriate for community place-
ment who can live in the community withou� any problem. They are not people
who should be in the state hospital or community hospital. Right now most of
these people are living in other Rule 36 resfdences outside Anoka County.
Some are living in private apartments o� with parents. Some are also living
in foster homes. They wtll get some referrals from community hospitals--
people who have experienced depressive or other kinds of episodes, are in the
hospital and then are stabilized and ready to go back into the community,
but would do better not going back to their families or into their own living
situations at first. She stated often cllents from Anoka County do not want
to go into the central metropolitan areas bec�use it is very frightening to
them. The clients are often very vulnerable to assault and often they have
been victims of abuse in the past.
Ms. Hanson stated all the clients are in the program voluntarily and do have
to meet all the criteria. Once they are in the program, they have a strong
independent living skills component that trains them in cooking, cleaning,
personal hygiene, transpdrtation, budgeting, etc., depending on their
individual needs. There are group therapy and individual therapy sessions.
There is an educational vocational support program. Many clients will be
getting GED's, going to other work or college programs, or training programs.
Hopefully, before they leave the program, they will be working or be in
� volunteer placement. All residents have individuai psychiatrists and social
workers working wfth them.
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Ms. Hanson stated the administration would be as follows:
Administrator - 1/2 time
Program Director - full time
Therapist - ful� time
Counselor - full time
Nurse - 1/2 time
Secretary - 1/2 time
Ms. Hanson stated there will be 24 hr, coverage but none of the staff will
live there.
Ms. Hanson stated they will �ave a contract with Anoka County that says what
their clientFcharacteristics are to be and what their target population is,
and they are bound to that contract to accept those clients. They also have
the same criteria placed on them by their Rule 36 license they have with the
Minnesota Dept, of Human Services. They will get that license before they
start the operation, and it is reviewed annually. They will also have a super-
vised living facility license from the Minnesota Health Dept, which indicates
what type of clients they can take and governs suc� as aspects as food and
medications. They will be a6ie to take clients who are on psychotropic
medications. The psychiatric nurse will monitor the medications with.the
resfdents.
%"'� Ms. Gabel asked that when there is min�mal staff on weekends� are the staff
trained in crisis in�ervention? Was there an emergency procedure?
Ms. Hanson stated all of their staff have to be trained in crisis intervention. She
stated that at rqost times, there will be two people in the facility. At night
from 11:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m., there will be only one person,but there is always
a back-up staff person �aith a beeper who is accessible and can come in. They
a�so have an agreement with the hospital for ba�k-up care and will utilize the
paramedics and police if the need arises.
Ms. Gabel asked about the history Northwest Residence has had in terms of
having to call the po]ice.
Ms. Wright stated that in the past la years, they have had the police on site
only twice--once for a situation where a neighborhood person who was alcoholic
came on the premises, and one incident where a waman had heart palpitations
and thought she was having a heart attack. She stated they have not had to
call the police for any internal conflict. This was not to say that it could
not happen, but they have been very fortunate in pr��enting that.
Ms. Schnabel asked about the average age span of the clients.
Ms. Wright stated for this program they are anticipating clients from ages
18 - 35.
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Mr. Minton stated he had two questions: (1) Could they explain what other
suburban cities these kinds of facilities exist in or will exist in in the
near future; and (2j Were they given any information on the number of Anoka
County resident� placed outside t�e County because of lack �f this kind of
facility in Anoka County?
Ms. Hanson stated Janus Treatment Resi,dence was in Bloomington. The others
are only getting started. Another program is coming into Bloomington, North-
west Residence is moving into BrooKlyn Cent�r, and others will be moving into
New Hope, Golden Va17ey, and Eden Prairie. Dakota County and Wash�ngton County
are each getting a facility.
Ms. Wright stated that at the end of February 1984, there were 20 Rule 36
clients out of Anoka County. The average for 1983-84 was 22 clients; and at
any one time, the yearly average was figured at approximately 38 clients who
could be in need of Rule 36 program.
Ms. Schnabel stated she was interested in a few statistics about Janus Treat-
ment aesidence in,terms of how many persons are in that facilit� and if there
have been any requests for police assistance.
Ms. Hanson stated Janus is still an existing program run by Willows Convalescent
Centers. It has two four-plex apartment unfts and has 24 residents. They have
less supervfs�on t6an tFu''� prograra �t"11 �ave. T�ey have on]y one night staff
'"''� person for both buildings and tfiat staff person sleeps. Otherwise, it was very
similar. The residents are aged 18 - 35. WF�ile she was there, the calls made
were probably one e�!ery 2-3 months for either an ambulance or police support,
and that was for both internal and external kinds of things. There were no
in�idents involving anyone in the community.
Mr. Minton sta�ed some of the objections he has heard is that the facility
proposed does not have adequate sized parking lot or yard. What was their
answer to that?
Ms. Hanson stated they wou7d have liked a larger yard. They could not find
any place in Anoka Coupty that was perfect, and this was the closest they
could get. They would li[ce to have a fenced-in area so there was a place for
a picnic. They will have a program van so they will often go as a group to
other places. They tbink they will ha�e adequate space for parking. Most of
the time, their residents cannot afford cars. At most, there will be six
staff at the sit�:at one time. They will have an internal policy that no one
will park in front of neighborhood houses. Because they have intensive
programming during the day and most of the resfdents go to their fami9ies'
[wmes, most frequently there are not manv visitors.
Ms. Hanson stated they had shown a video tape at the neighborhood meeting
entitled, "With Open Arms" made by the Mental Health Advocate Coalition.
The first part of the film was about residential treatment and had some scenes
from another residential Rule 36 facility. She stated they have had some
requests to show this video tape and it might be very.informative for both
Commissi.on members and the people in the audience.
Ms. Schnabel stated it would be appropriate to show this video tape at this
time.
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Ms. Susan Lentz, 222 Grain Ex�hange Building, Mpls., stated she was an
attorney with the Plinnesota Ment�l Health Law Project. She was at the meeting
to speak on behalf of the Mental Health Association of Minnesota which was an
affiliate of the National Mentai Health Asssociation and was a state-wide
organization devoted to education and advocacy for and on behalf of inentally
ill people. Tfie Mental Health Association did not ordinarily endorse parti-
cular providers, but she was at the meeting to endorce the concept of this
Rule 36 facility in Anoka County and, specifically, in Fridley, and to
encourage the Planning Commission to support the special use permit being
consi�ered at this meetfng. She stated she h�s worked personally with both
Ms. Wright and Ms. Hanson and she felt they were indeed competent and were
professionals who could be relied on, who have done excellent jobs in other
facilities.
Ms. Lentz stated she has also been involved in the special use permit process
and litigation about it in a number of communities. She knew the Planning
Commission realized their role was to consider whether the basic criteria for
a special use permit have been met and, if so, to grant the permit. She
stated they have already heard ample evidence about how this facility will
meet various state requirements, county requirements, and will fit into the
neighborhood and will indeed benefit the neighborhood.
Ms. Lentz stated Mr. Robinson had spoken to some of the issues in t�rms of
state law. The State has set certain criteria that the decisions about allow-
r"', ing residential facilities for certain kinds of disabled people are matters of
state concern. In this instance, if the criteria in the Citv's local ordinance
and the Stdte Rule 36 �riteria are being met, this faci]ity i>s entitled to be
in this neighborhood.
Ms. Lentz stated the Planning Commission was probably aware that this was a
matter that was lftigated, and there was a decisfon by the Minnesota Board of
Appeals a few months ago involving the City of Brooklyn Center. She was
involved in that case. In that case, the Board of Appeals noted that facilities
for the mentally tl] are really a matter of state concern as long as it meets
state requirements, and one that should be allowed as long as the various
criteria in the City,or in:terms of impact on the external environment,are
there. �
Ms. Marge Otten, 5311 4th St., handed out to the Planning Commission membe�s
picture5 of the building so the Planning Commission members could see the size
of the yard and parking lot. She stated she was not opposed to a mental health
program for Anoka County. That was not their purpose. They were at the meeting
to consider whether this building was the right building to be chosen fot� the
program. She stated she had been chosen by the neighborhood to read a letter
addressed to Community Options, Ltd., from A1 Kordiak, Chairman of the Anoka
County Commissioners, dated March 22, 1985, in which Mr. Kordiak stated he
did not think "the decision to locate a facility at 54th and 5th St, was in
t�e 6est interest of either those to 6e served or t�ose people who live in
tFie- adjo�ning area". Mr. �ordia[c gave,his reasons for that statement, and
,� stated he was requesting the Mayor of Fridley, Ed Fitzpatrick, the Councilman
representing that district, �nd Robert Barnette, Councilman-�t-Large to support
him "in requiring Community Options to select a site that was compatible with
the area and one that in fact would have commun�tty support". Mr.Kordiak stated
he would be wi1]ing to help Community Options select a more appropriate site.
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Ms. Schnabel stated the Planning Commission had receivpd a copy of
Mr. Kordiak's letter in their agenda information.
Ms. Rhonda Peterson, 516 54th Ave., stated she would like to add to the
planning Commission's minutes a letter s�e had received t�e previous meeting
from A1 Kordiak t�at was written from George Steiner, director of Community
Health and Soeial Services Dept, of Anoka County, to A1 Kordiak, dated
April 2, 1985.
Ms. Peterson stated she operated a group family licensed day care facility
two blocks from the proposed site. There were nine licensed day �are providers
within a six block radius of the proposed site. She had a concern from the
parents of the children she �akes care of. They are afraid for their children
and some will pull their children out of her day care facility if this �ule
36 factlity goes 1n. She stated her livelihood was in jeopardy because of
this facility.
�s. Peterson stated she was not against this program at all. 5he was an LPN.
If there was a need for this fn the community,.as t�ere was a need for day
care, she was all for it, but she was opposed to a site so close to family
day care and group family day care which would harm their business relationships.
� Ms. �eterson stated day care praviders have to be above reproach because of
'� their responsibi]ity for t[1e children and the children's care. She stated the
day care providers respect and follow those rules, and she could not have the
added responsibility of knowing that two blocks away something could happen.
She has had her day care license for nine years.
Ms. Kathy Prieve, Anoka County Mental Health Advo�ates Coalition, stated she
ha� worked at Rise, Inc., coordinating the mental health program in Anoka
County for the last 32 years, She was presently coordinating the program in
Hennepin County. While �he was working in Anoka County with Anoka County
residents, other staff peop�e noticed there were many people receiving their
services but had no p�ace to live. They had to live in either downtown St. Paul
or Minneapolis, and some in St. Louis Park. She stated there are some people
in Fridley who are mentally ill and have a right to service in their own
community. They are your family, your neighbors, your frien�s.
Ms. Prieve stated they organized soroe consumer�, professionals, and concerned
citizens and tried to advocate for change �n Anoka County. Over the last
3z years, they have worked with Cou�ty staff people, city people, and private
organizations, to improve the mental health services in the community. Their
number one priority since May 1981 was to get a residential facility. They
have worked very hard for this, and they think Fridley is the best site. The
pe0ple of Fridley are very friendly, the community is nice, and the transpor-
tation is excellent. This site was close to Rise, Inc., in Spring L�ke Park,
Central Center for Fami�y Resources in Blaine, and accessible to many medical
services.
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M�. Toni Holcomb, 45 - 106th Ave., stated that every time she had to move,
she had to'move into Minneapolis or St. Paul, She stated she had worked at
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D.A.C, with little children, and no one was worried about her being with the
children.
Mr. Ray Lafave, 5375 5th St., stated they have gone around the neighborhood
with a petition, and he would like to present this petition to the Planning
Commission. He stated the petition stated the follawing:
"�e, the undersigned, peti�ion the �ridley Cit� Council and Fridley
Planning Commission to deny the Special Use Permit requested by
Community Options, Ltd., for the purpose of using the 4-plex located
at 5378-5384 5th St. N.E., Fridley as a mental health facility. We
believe this site is unsuitable because:
1. The idea of having a business in a residential area is
undesirable.
2. There is fear for the safety of the many children in the
area as well as the adults.
3. The potential for property values to go down.
4. It is a densely populated area.due to the many multiple
dwellings and more traffic is not needed in the neighborhood.
5. It would cause t�e loss of tenants to area landlords.
6. It would create parking problems in the area.
7. It has little or no yard area for patient use.
8. We believe a more suitable location can be found elsewhere
in Anoka County.
9. It is close to busy traffic areas, such as 53rd Ave.,
University, and the freeway."
Mr. Lafave stated they had a neighborhood meeting and a meeting with
Ms, Hanson, so they have been edu�ated about this. He stated he would guess
approximately 90/ of the neighbors within a three-block rad�us were against
this site for the reasons listed in the petition.
Mr. Lafave stated he owns a double bungalow. He lives �here and maintains
it and plans on raising his family there. He bought his building 8? years
ago with the assumption that there was a multiple dwelling across the street
with four families, Now, there will be more people in that building. He
stated the people are ]eary of this program, whether it is prejudice or
ignorance, it did not matter. The neighborhood is not necessarily opposed
to the facility, but they feel this is not the proper location for the facility.
The building is not adequate.
Mr. Lafave stated this is a struggling neighborhood, and many of the home-
owners are trying to keep their property values up. This facility will not
help them at all.
Mr. Lafave stated some of these people are self-destructive. They fee] this
will bring more chaos into the neighborhood. There will be more ambulances
in the neigh6orhood.
Mr. Lafave stated there are eight doors in the building. For security reasons
tfiere is only going to be one person th�re at night to assure the neighborhood
there will not be any problems. There was no common hallwa,y in the building.
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MOTION BY MR. OQUIST, SEC011IDED BY MR. AIIELSEN� TO RECEIUE PETZ'TION NO. 8-1985
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UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTIQN
CARRIED UNANl'MOUSLY.
Ms. Becky Fink, 1958 - 105th Ave., Codn Rapids, stated she was the Director
of the Anoka/McKnight Community Health Support Program. She stated she would
li[ce to speak about the need for community-based services. She stated
Community Options was very much solicited by the County and through a lot of
wor� by the Mental Health Consortium of Anoka County, which has a number of
�amilp mem6ers, consumers, policy ma[cers, providers, all of whom felt the
need �or tFiis service.
Ms. Fink stated that when they talk a6out t�e need for parents to be able to
choose day care sites, she would like to say that in the audlence there are
family members as wel] whose children grew up to have mental health problems.
These are people living in thfs community. As someone who ha,s provided
community-based services in the last five years, she has had the opportunity
as job placement person for Rise to serve the very people they are talking
about here and help get jobs for them in the community.
�Js� Fin[c stated one of the roles of the Ano�a/McKnight Foundation is to work
on community education, because t�ey [cnow that one in four or one in five
are affected by mental i7lness. She stated there were family mr�bers at this
�"`� meeting who would probably not testify that their gr�wn adult children have
had_to move out of the community because of the "mentally ill" s�igma.
Ms. Fink stated she could understand the concern about safety. They have been
operating community-based services in Anoka County for a number of years, and
there have not been any safety issues. In terms of ambulances, yes ambulances
can appear a number of different times at anyone's home, nursing home, and
perhaps a Rule 36 residence. She hoped it was O.K, to call for that type of
service if people are in need of it.
Ms. Fink stated that having been involved in the last 1z years in this service
they have worked so hard to bring to Anoka County, she wanted to say they were
very confident in Community Options Ltd. Anoka County was certainly the last
metropolitan county to have its own residence. As someon� very concerned about
mental ill services, if it has taken them this long to get one here, they fully
intend to make t[115 facility one of the best, if not the best, in the State of
Minnesota. She would appreciate the Pianning Commission`s support of tbis
special use permit.
Mr. Jim Nimlos, 625 Dov�r St., stated he lives just kitty corner from Roma Maloy,
who has a foster home for mentally ill adults. He stated he has lived for
2z years at this address, and he has witnessed a couple of ambulances coming
Ms. Roma's home only because he happened to be looking out the window. The
ambulances have never caused any disruption to the neighborhood. He stated
has an 8 montfi old son at home with h1s wife, and he has absolutely no fear
�, for himself, his wife, or his son �n living close to the same �ype of people
who would stay at this Rule 36 facility.
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Ms. Irene Vasecka, 5427 4th St., stated she had called her insurance company
and was told her home insurance would go up if this facility was put in
operation. S�e stated they, in the T�ird Ward, received no notices about
this special use permit request.
Ms, L�nda Anderson, 5360 5tFi St., stated she was out getting petltions signed,
and she did not hav� one person turn her down. She felt this business was a
for-pro�it business, and it was-.6eing forced on them. They do not want it and
do not need it in this location. �There are too many children in the
neighborhood.
Ms. Roma Maloy, 7995 Broad Ave., stated she was the foster provfder mentioned
earlier. She stated that, yes, the ambu�ance has to be cal]ed to her house
occasionally because she has an epileptic person who lives with her. A concern
she �ad was t�at Anoka County people have fiad to travel to Minneapolis and
St. Paul. She has had girls in her home who have had to go to Minneapolis or
St. Paul, and fit has actually torn them apart because they are away from their
friends, parents, and their community. She stated they seldom get visitors.
She stated she also has a day care center across the street from her, and there
have never been any problems. In fact, some of her girls have been asked to
babys,it ch�il�dren in the community. She stated that in a facility like the
Rule 36 facilit�, the residents can get far more structured help than she is
a�l e to provt"de t"n �er Fiome.
;'� Mr. John LaBreche, 1381 Onond�ga 5t., stated he has been a resident of Fridley
for nearly eight years. He was Co-Chair of the Anoka County Mental Health
Advocates Coa1ition. He was speafcing in favor of the special use permit. He
was very interested in this issue because he suffers from mental illness. He
has been hospitalized four times in the last ten years. On the other hand,
he has been employed for the last six years, has a wife, two small children,
� and owns his own home.
l�r. LaBreche stated he wanted to tal[c about what he saw as the main issue here.
He stated the neighbors near this proposed residence are afraid of inentally
ill people. The question was: Is that fear reasonable or not? He stated
most people get their information about mental illness from the TV, movies,
and newspapers. TV and movies portray mentally ill people as blood thirsty
killers. With this type of information, it was no wonder the general pub]ic
was afraid of the mentally i11, He stated this is not the true picture. He
stated that 600,000 peoo�e in Minnesota will need some type of inental health
service this year, over 80,Q00 of those are chronically mentally ill. What
percentage of these thousands are dangerous to others or property? He stated
tt is a very small percentage. Even if it is a small pe�centage, how do they
[cno�r t6at some of them might not slip through and be in this facility? He
stated the directors of this center will rely on psychiatrists and other
professionals in the field to screen out those people with violent histories.
There is no guarantee, but t�e trac� record of the other facilities for these
people is clear. The probability of an incident at this facility was quite
small.
�� Mr. LaBreche stated that �Pr�m Fiis ov�m experience and his own i]lness, he did
not know if he could communicate to the peop�e who �ave never been menta]ly
ill how great the need was for such a residence in Anoka CAUnty. He stated
he was released from the Vets Hospitai in Georg�a in July 1975. At that time,
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there was no Rule 36 residence available to him. He was isolated and bewildered
by his illness and thought he would never have a normal life. He needed the
support of professionals, but more than that, he needed to be with others
with experiences lfke �is--a halfway point 6etween the hospital and independence--
in the community close to normal peop]e with normal li�aes,.but with some
protection and support. Because he did not have this, he believes his
recovery was delayed and his suffering increased. He stated he does live a
normal life now as also many others do. The goal of this Rule 36 residential
treatment center is to help mentally ill persons achieve as ne�rly a normal
life as possible. The need is great, and he would urge the Planning Comnission
to vote in favor of the special use permit.
Ms. Schnabel stated the Planning Commission members also had a letter
Mr. LaBreche had written about his feelings on this subject and urging the
Planning Commission to vote favorably for the special use permit.
Ms. Sue Jenson, 5384 5th St., stated she lives in the building proposed for
this Rule 36 facility. Everyone is so concerned about these people having a
place to live, but what about her? She stated she 'l5 a single parent with a
small son working 40 hrs, a week. She has found nice pedple in this neighbor-
hood, and she 1�s ver� comfortable living here. She stated she has never had
any contact with mentally iTl peop7e and admitted she was very uneducated.
But, as a renter, if tfi3s special use permit is approved, she would never
consider renting from anyone in the neigh6orhood. She stated that as far as
�� the building, it is in very poor condition. °
Ms. Nadine Phillips, 19E7 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, stated her "label"
is chronically mentally ill. She was five years dld when she had her first
nervous breakdown because of �Family problems and because in her family she
did not learn how to cope. She did not learn what it meant to be angry and
not hurt hersel�, because everyone else was hurting her. So, she started
cutti.ng herself. She stated s�ie still has a problem wtth cutting, but it is
not nearly as serious as it was, but it got to the point wh�re she was cutting
herself 4-5 times a day. Because she could see the pain on her arm, that pain
meant that what was hurting insfde made sense. She grew up never being able
to express any feelings so those feelings got stuffed inside.
Ms. Phillips stated later on she got married and had twin sons born with a
lung disease. The responsibility of her sons was totally on her. Her
marriage was one of an abusfve situation. She got very depressed, put her
sons into foster care, and too[c an overdose. She was admitted to the hospital
and was admitted to the psychiatric ward. In the psychiatric ward, after she
got out of intensive care, they began to work with her. Her hospi�alization
� lasted about eight months. She had shock treatments, numerous amounts of
medicine, and eventually they decided she should be committed to Anoka State
Hospital. Some people from Court Petitioning came and ta]ked to her and asked
ner if she had ever been th�t��ugh treatment. She stated she had not but just
wanted to get well and would give it a try. They recommended to the courts
that she be sent to Janus Treatment Residence. When she got to Janus, she
^ �as very withdrawn. She was scared, but more than anything else, she was
hurting. �Fie was not desperate enougfi to run out to a park and hurt little
c ul dren. No one sFie was in treatment �+ri th wou 1 d hurt chi 1 dren.
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�Is. Phillips stated she stated one year and three months at Janus, and she
learned a lot about what she was all about. She learned �t was O.K. to have
feelings and learned what her feel�ngs were and how to express those feelings
positively. She doesn't have to hurt herself anymore.
Ms. Phillips stated s�e was the kind of i�odiuidual they were considering
wfiether or not should live in this community. S�e stated she does not hurt
people. Main]y t�e media Fias made tFiem into "man�acs". The majority of the
population �hat zs mentall� ill are not `tmaniacs".
NJs, pfi%llips stated that since she got out of Janus about a year ago, she
has gotten her GED, has started college full-time studying physical therapy
at St. Mary's Jr. College. She stated it is a tough program, but she is making
it. She takes medications and goes to a psychiatrist two times a week, but
she is holding herself together and she is very proud of the accomplishments
she has made. She has a long way to go yet to feel good about herself, but
nonetheless, she is doing very well, and she would not have had that chance
if it were not for a program like Janus Treatment Residence.
Mr. Michael Anderson, 5360 5th St., stated there were very few people in this
room �tho were against pe�ple with mental illness and were not against any
program. It made him angry w�en people got up and said he did not care for
these people when he did care for people. He objected to the site for this
program. He did not fee] this was the right type of building. He felt the
�� building should have a central hall so people can be monitored and get help
i f they need i t.
Mr. Anderson stated that when he grew up and went to school, he was taught
he was living in a democracy and the people who live in an area have a right
to govern themselves and have a right to say what happens in their neighborhood.
Ms. Janet Nye, 21]2 Portland Ave. S., ��inneapolis, stated she lives two doors
down from Sentinel House which was viewed on the video tape earlier in the
meeting. She stated she h�s never seen any aggressive activity on the part
of the residents who live there. In fact, she has had some very pleasant
conversations with the people who live there. Their house is also the nicest
kept house on the block. She was in support of this program, and she felt
these people deserved a better chance to have a better life.
Mr. An¢y Haechrel, 5367 5th St., stated he was not against the mer�tal health
facility either, but he felt this bui�ding was a bad place for it, because
o� t�e children, par�s in their neighborhood, and they are not accustomed to
tfiis type of thing. It was a drastic change for the neighborhood.
Ms. Pat Sudlicki, 5380 6th St., stated she has lfved at this address for 23
years. She could understand the need for the program. She sympathized with
the afflict�d and their families. In tfieir neighborhood, because of the
multiple dwellings, they have a high density population and parking is
already at a premium. She was concerned about the parking situation. She
�, vuas concerned about the fact that the building would have eight doors. How
can the building be secure at night with only one person on duty7 She did
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not think thls was ��e best building �or t�is program, and the neighborhood
did not need the additional problems this type of facility would bring.
Mr. Ray Lafave, 5375 5th St., stated he wanted to emphas9ze to the people
in the audience, the Planning Commission, and the City Council that they
were in sympathy with t�ose wh� suffered fa^om mental illness. They were
just against the location of t�is faci7ity. He was also a proponent for
government working for the people and not the people having to listen to
the government. He stated the Planning Corronission should not let the attorney
present in the audience intimidate their decislon. He stated the neighbor-
�ood is willing to hire an attornep to loo� into the legalities.
M�. Nancy Jorgenson, 5730 Polk St., stated she was Pre`sident of the Anoka
Day Care Association. She had been contacted by several day care providers
in the area--there are nine within a six bloc� area. The providers are
servicing between 50-75 families. These people, through ignorance or whatever,
�re going to be necessarily or unnecessarfly a7�rmed at what is happening in
Fridley. There has been media coverage of this and there wi11 be more.
Ms. Jorgenson read the letter from George Steiner, Director of the Anoka
County Community Health & Social Ser�ices Dept., addressed to A1 Kordiak
dated April 2, 1985, in whic� Mr. Steiner stated Community Options was
res�onsifile for the selection of a si�te for the Rule 36 facility, and that
the County was not recommendi.ng a specific site for this facility. She stated
�1 �t �tas Fier understanding t�at t�e neig�borfiood �ad been told that this site
had already been approved by the County. This is not the case.
Ms. Jorgenson stat�d she could not give her opinion as she was representing
the A�toka County Day Care Association, and she has not talked to all nine of
the day care providers in this area. She has talked to three who are
definitely opposed to this faci7ity for fear of the loss of business. Again,
they were looking at putting a commercial business in a residential area.
T6.e persnn with fos�er care and t�e day care providers also have businesses,
6.ut those businesses are in their homes. She stated she �as worked with
children with learning disabilities and special disabilities.: She h�s found
these children to be generally quite happy in the environment she provides.
She has also found that when they do become frustrated or angry, they do get
physical to themselves. Ner concern was that chi�ldren will learn what they
live. The children in the neighborhood are going to learn by what is happening
around them, not that someone is necessarily going to physical7y harm them,
but some consideration should be given to the numbers of children in this
neighborhood and not have a commercial bus�i.ness in this residential
ne�q�iborfwod .
Mr. Richard Byers, 53Q0 5tfi St., stated he has lived at tfiis address for
21 years. This proposed facility was a comnercial. enterprise dispensing
medication for which t�ey have to have licensed people,�so._it was a hospital
in form; it was not a residential home. Whether the fear of inentally i]1
people was founded or unfounded, it is still fear. There are some older
�—, people in the neighborhood who are not going to feel comfortable or safe in
their homes. They are not objecting to the program; they are objecting to
the location and the qttality of the proposed building for this purpose. The
6uilding is not we]1 constructed and is not in good condition.
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Ms. Terr°y Buckeridge, 6365 5th St., stated her parents live on the block in
question. She grew up feeling this r�eighborhood was safe. She has a
daughter two years old, and she would feel unsafe bringing her daughter
over to her parents' home if this faczlity goes in. She was not opposed to
the program. If t�e people in question have sporadfc mood swings and go
through stages where t�e�r are unceantrolla6]e, how do the people in the
neighborhood know what these mo�ds are going to 6e from one mament to the
next? There is r�o guarantee there. She grew up in this neighborhood, and
she felt �� should be kept safe for the people living there now and the
generations that grew up there.
Mr. Jerry Skaare, 53�0 5th St., stated he lived in the bu�lding in question.
H�e stated th�re was barely room for t�e eight parf�ing areas mentioned by
Mr. Robinson. From talking to people in tFie neig�bor[wod, he had not sensed
any resentment to the mentally ill. He 6elieved a large percentage of the
people in the neighborhood have been touched 6y mental illness in their families.
He has been. We just felt that-if there were other options for the facility
in commercial zoning, 20,000 sq, ft, for 14 people seemed to be more appro-
priate than 11,000 sq, ft.
Mr. Skaare stated that a
yard is all parking lot.
the parkTng lot needs to
a resident, there is no front yard, and the back
The bui]ding is in need of a lot of repairs, and
be replaced.
� Ms. Marian Crandall, 5370 5th St., stated her back door looks over into the
parking lot viMere they anticipate putting up a privacy fence. With a fence,
she will open her fiack do�r and feel Tike she is in prison. She stated she
has a family mem6er w�o is mentally ill, 6ut there are other places for a
home for the mentally ill than in � residential area. She was also concerned
a�out the par[cing, especially in the winter time.
Mr. Roger Stene, 870 Pandora Dr.,stated he was a single parent of a mentally
ill son. He stated he would like to say something about mentally ill people.
Th�re are a number of them who live right in his neighborhood, and he did not
think his neighbors even knew it. He stated his son lives with him because
there is a 1-5 year waiting list in Hennepin County for these types of residences.
These people are living among Fridley people rfght now, and they do not even
know it.-_He stated that regarding the driving and parking situation, if a person
lives in a Rule 36 facility, they usually get $36/month and a bus card. The
fear of the extra cars and traffic is complete1y unfounded. He stated in his
neigFihor�.00d, t�e fii.ggest pro61 em �s th.e harassment of tfte neighbors towards his
son, so his son spends most of �iis time inside. He stated it really hurt him
to hear these things being said about people lfke his Sbll' and there has been
no place like this available for his son. It was bet�er for these people to
be living in controlled situations like the fiacility proposed than to be just
walkfng the street when parents are working and they are alone most of the time.
Ms. Susan Lentz stated she wanted to respond to some remarks that were made
with reference to her. She stated she was sure the Planning Commission would
�, be conswlting with tFieir own legal counse.l., and she was only there to point out
the view of the Mental Health Association. She would l.i[ce to ma[ce a comment
about the fact th�t this is allegedly a commercial use. She quoted State
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Statute MIS 245.812, Subd. 3, which stated: "Unless otherN�ise provided in any
municipal/county zonfng regulation, a licensed residential facility serving
from 7 through 16 persons, or a licensed day care facilitv of children,
shall be considered a permitted multi-family res�idential use of property for
purposes of zoning."
Ms. Lentz stated that while she could understand the neighborhood's concerns,
she wanted to point out a lot of contradictory inform�tion: 7hat this facility
r�as too cl ose to traffi�c; tfa�t too mucF► traffi c woul d be crea�ed; that there i s
not enough recreation and yet it is too close t� the parks; that there is the
potential for property values to decline, yet numerous studies have been done
showing there is no decline 1n property values• on the other hand it has
been said that this bui�ding was already in a�eterlorated condition and not
good for anyone to live in. S�e would li[ce to suggest that neighborhood
oppos�ition based nn stereotypes was not a v�lfid reason for denyinq the special
use permit. She would also like to point out that persons with mental illness
are a protected class under the Human Rights Act and cannot be discriminated
against, She stated there was reference made by someone in the aud�ence that
children learn from w�at t�ey see. SF►e would hope that children would learn
tolerance from the example of a neighborhood that accepts a facility like this.
Mr. Don Lavin, 180 River Edge Way, stated he was the Program Director for
Rise, Inc. Rise, It�c., is a pr�Vate, non-profit reha6ilitation facility located
in Spring Lake Par�. Rise provides jo6 training and jo5 placement assistance
�`� for people wlth disabfilities living in Ano[ca County and surrounding communities,
including Fri�dley. The�r h�ve a very proud history of providing services,
employment, and jo6 placement support for people with disabilities. They have
been serving Fridley for 14 years and have..learned quite a bit about people
�►itfi disabilities including mental il]ness. They hade learned it takes good
job placement programs, good placement support, and activity with the business
community. It also takes stability in the individuals' personal lives and a
supp�rtive healtFiy living env�ronment. This is something that fias been lacking
in this county for some time. Rise supports the development of this residence
and looks forward to cooperating with them.
Ms. Darlene Rusch, 561 63rd Ave., stated she was representing the Social
Ministry of St. Williams Catholic Church with does support this pro�ram in the
City of Frid]Ey. She would like to make the following comments: If not us,
v�ho? If not here,where? If not now, �ahen? It has been stated that one out
of four people suffer from mental illness. In a city of 30,000 people, she
would guess that people in this audience were either touched personally by
mental illness or would be at some point in their lives.
Ms. Rusch stated she did not belleve people were born with mental illness. She
believed there was a chemical imbalance in the brain so they cannot function
as well as "normal" people. She would venture to say that if they were going
to house 14 diabetic people, there would not be nearly the opposition as there
was at this meeting. Somehow, people can accept someone as a diabetic, but
cannot accept a person who, through no fault of his/her own, is mentally ill.
� No one wants a facility like this in'their neighborhood, near their children,
near tbeir day care center, near the�r business or park, so where are these
people going to live? Fridley should be bfg enough to encompass all people.
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She grieved for the mentally ill and their families, and as a Christian, she
would offer them hope, and she hoped the City of Fridley would do the same.
Mr. Alan Swenson, 5353 4th St., stated he owned the property directly behind
the building in question. He did not think this was the type of property to
be used for this facility. He thought a much better site could be found.
There are many children in the area who often go unsupervised to and from the
playground down the block. He stated children can be_very cruel unknowingly,
and he thought a bad s�tuation c4uld evolve from this. He would recommend
the Planning Commission deny the special use permit request.
Ms, Linda Keating.stated she worked for Rise, Inc., in Spring Lake Park. She
was a vocational training supervisor for the chronically mentally ill. She
wor�ed with a case lo�d of 20-25 people, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. She
stated these people come exclusively from Anoka County and v�ould like to live
in Anoka County. They are nice people, and she enjoys working wi�h them.
They make good employees. She stated she has heard a lot o� discussion from
the neighbors, and there are some legitimate concerns and legitimate fears,
and a lot of the neighbors are wi7ling to admit they are uninformed on this
issue. She saw a lot of energy going into trying to Keep th�t information
as far away as possible. She would ask them to put as much energy into
understanding mental illness and what they should and shouldn't be afraid of,
what the program will and will not do, will and will not permit.
�� Ms. Vicky Otis, 5378 5th St., stated she lived in the proposed building site.
She stated she had not been aware of this proposal.earl�ier; and now if this
special �se permit is appr_eved, four families will be displaced.
Ms. Schnabel stated she would now li�e to g�ve the.petitioners an opportunity
to respond to concerns and questions.
Ms. Diane Wright stated she did write down some of the comments and questions
and would try to respond to these. She stated this would not be a locked
facility. Whether there are six or eight doors would make no difference.
Their concern was not on having constant visual contact with the clients.
They will not have clients in their facility who need one-on-one supervision.
They rely most>y on peer support; in fact, in a good treatment center, a lot
of the treatment is done by the peers and not always exclusively by the treat-
ment staff.
Ms. Wright stated the visual aspects of the property are not of a major concern
to them because there are several things they need to do to bring it up to
code. They pic[c.ed tbe property for the reas�ns mentioned earlier in the meeting.
Ms. Wr�ght stated they are a business and will conduct themselves as a
6usiness; that is a quality they have. However, this will be the clients'
resfdential home, even though for her and Ms. Hanson it is a business. She
stated it was important to take the perspective of the residents who will
be living there. These people deserve to be in a community-based facility in
�-�, a residential area. Having the facility in a commercial area would not make
it community-based care.
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Ms. Wright stated a concern expressed was the explosive nature of the clients.
Generally speaking, clients are not explosive at a whim. Usually when a
client is starting to decompensate, the treatment staff have been aware of
the symptoms over a long period of time, and they can do a lot of preventative
things to prevent that episode from occurring. They cannot guarantee a crisis
will never happen, but their staff are well trained in noticing symptoms. That
is a key part of the program.
Ms. Wright stated that as far as par[cing, it has been thelr history that maybe
one or two clients might have a car. Most of tfiese peop7e live on $35-40/month.
At any one time, they will pro6ably only have four staff inembers at �he residence
and up to six at the most for a special meeting.
Ms. Wright stated that as far as the concern about parents and day care centers,
she would recommend that rather than the day care providers trying to do the
education that the parents be encouraged to visit their facilities. They would
be happy to educate the parents that have concerns.
Mr. Saba asked Ms. Wright to describe the make-up of their Community Advisory
Council and what kind of aut[w rity they would fiave over this facility.
Ms. Wright stated the advisory coun�il was required by state law and requires
that members come from a mix of t�e community. For example, Northwest Residence
�'"`� has a consumer, a parent, a county social worker, three neighborhood repre-
sentatives,including a city official. Occasionally, they can get a psychiatrist
or a lawyer on the council. She stated the authority of the council is not the
same as a board of directors, but they have tfie autfiority to give advice to
the program and to tFie Board of Directors. In her situation, they serve as
a grievance panel for her staff and ciients. The council has full access to
statistics, financial data, 1�Ccensing information, etc. She would assume
Ms. Hanson would run this prngram in the same way.
Ms. Hanson stated they would like to have neighborhood volunteers on the
council. If there was a large enough group, it would also be nice to have a
separate neighborhood advisory board, as w�ll as neighborhood representation
on the advisory council, because they feel it is particularly important to have
good relationships with the neighborhood. It has been their experience that
there is always neighborhood opposition, but fortunately the neighbors become
their friends later. She felt this would happen here also.
Ms. Wanson stated there would be no sign on the outside of the building.
Again, they looked at a lot of buildings and this best fit thei.r needs. It
also meets all state requirements.
MO�Z'ION BY MS. GABEL, SECONDED BY MR. MINTON, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON
SP #85-OZ BY COMMUNITY OPTIOIVS, LTD., BY RANAE HANSON.
UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLA.RED THE PUBLIC
�\ HEARING CLOSED AT 11:00 P.M.
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Mr. Oquist stated it was not apparent to him that the building was adequate,
but it was adequate by state code. They have heard often that this is not
the right site, but he was not sure what the right site really was, and how
do they choose the rig�t site? He thought there were times when they, as
a City, have to 1ooK at the whol� and not an isolated area and f�el �a�b�
t�is is something they have to 6e responsible for.
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Mr. Oquist stated that in reading over the information, he was not sure they
could deny tbis special use p�rmit based on an interpretation of State ]aw
which reads: "Rather, it must be read to permit rrounicipalities to impose
only specia] health and safety standards appropriate to the characteristics
of a particular site...The grant of authority does not permit municipalities
to establish special regulations concerning the general welfare of inentally
ill adults and thus is not a basis for a specia] occupancy requiremsnt."
MS 245.812).
Mr. Oquist stated there was anoth�r statement regarding the court case between
Northwest Residence, Inv., as Cit,�of Brooklr�n Cer�ter which stated: "The
Court of Appeals re�ected each of these contentions upon a determination that
the alleged problems would not be any greater under the proposed use than they
would be under uses already p�rmitted by the ordinance."
� Mr. Oquist stated t�e contentions tal[ced a6out were parking problems, traffic
hazards, inadequate recreationai facilfties, a diminution of enjoyment of
adjacent property, that the use was a greater intensi�Eication of a previous
non-conforming use, and the structure was not designed to occupy 18 individuals.
Mr. O�uist stated that from a legal standpoint, he did not think they could
prove a real safety-type hazard, so fie would have to vote in favor of the
special use permit.
Mr. Saba stated they talk about the people not having a voi.ce. The state
statutes that the city is bound by are passed by state legislators, and people
often ignore what happens at the state legislature and then comp�ain when they
have to live by those state statutes. He stated they have to abide by this
state statute; however, they can impose stipulations on a special use permit.
Ms. Schnabel stated that on the basfs of the court case in Brooklyn Center,
the Planning Commission must be very careful in their decision. They need
some pretty substantial concrete re�sons for denial.
Mr. Minton stated he would also like to express appreciation to the two
people who have exnerienced mental illness and the father with the mentally
ill son for sharing their experiences with those present. He stated he felt
that took a lot of courage, because this is a very emotional�y-charged meeting.
He stated a11 the residents from the neighborhood have been very careful to
note that they are not against the program for the mentally ill, are not
� against the mentally ill, and felt this kind of program should be somewhere
even if it is not in their neighborhood. He felt the objections they have
heard are objections they would find in any neighborhood in Anoka County.
They are legitimate objections. There are fears. Maybe the fears are
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unfounded, but as one gentlement said, founded or unfounded, they are still
fears. Ne stated he felt the Pl�nning Commission h�s to go beyond these
kinds of interests, because they are representing an element of government--
the city government. They have to go beyond the interests of only a neighbor-
hood. They have to consider the interests of the entire community, and
sometimes they have to think even 6roader than that.
Mr. Minton stated they are talking about a stigma. This country has dealt
with stigmas of various �inds very well over the past 25 years, and the only
wa� to address a stigma is to deal with it and not perpetuate it. Based on
that, he would have to vote Zn favor of the special use permit.
Mr. Minton stated it appeared to him that this was a quality program. He felt
the fact that 1t was a prfivate �usiness was a very positive element. He would
much rather have this done by contract than by government. He felt many of
the fears expressed can 6e dissipated over time, and it was important to give
this program time. He stated that as one person had mentioned, there are
numerous studies that indicate that prop�rty values do not go down, and he felt
they had to give this facility a chance.
Ms. Gabel stated Mr. Minton had expressed her sentiments very well. She felt
they have some social responsibilities, and it is time for them to take a look
'`'"� at tEw se responsibilities. Th�y are talking abou� some very vulnerabie people
with special needs that can be met in this community without causing any harm
to the health, safety, and welfare of the remainder of the community. She
stated the fears are obviously real, but she thought the people could learn
to deal with those fears. She would be in favor of the special use permit.
Mr. Nielsen stated he was in agreement and would vote in favor of the special
use permit.
Mr. Kondrick stated he was also Zn agreement with what was said. He realized
it was hard for the people in the neighborhood to accept this, but he could
not find a reasonable reason to deny the special use permit request.
MOTION BY MR. OQUI5T, SECONDED BY MR. KONDRICK, TO .RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #85-01� COMMUNITY OPTIONS,
LTD., BY RANAE HANSON� PER SECTION 205.09.1� C, 5, OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE,
TO ALLOW RULE 36 RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTA PROGRAM FOR ANOKA COUNTY� ON LOT 1
AND 2� BLOCK Z4, HAMILTON'S ADDITION TO MECHANIC5VILLE� THE SAME BEING
5378-5.384 5th STREET N.E.� WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIOIVS:
1. OPERATION TO BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY WITH A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE
FIR5T TWO YEARS.
2. RESIDENTS WITH AUTOMOBILE5 BE RESTRZCTED TO FIVE OR LES5.
3• REAR YARD TO BE FENCED WITH SIX FOOT HIGH SOLID WOOD FENCE. THIS
IS TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.
4. PROPOSED ADV250RY COMMITTEE TO INCLUDE CITY REPRESENTAT.ZVES (I.E.
� HUMAN RESOURCES COMMI55ION MEMBER �iND/OR POLICE SPEC.ZAL OPERAT.LURIS
DIVISION 5TAFF).
5. PETITIONER TO PROVIDE A LANDSC�IPING PLAN AND .ZNSTAL,� PRIOR TO
OCTOBER 3l, I985.
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6. CONTINGENCI' PLAN BE INITIATED �7ITH I7PIITY HOSPl'TAL TO COVER ANY
EMERGENCIE5.
7. FACILITY WILL COMPLY WITH ALL STATE AND COUNTY RULES AND LAW5
AND BE FULLY LICENSED.
8. FACILITY WILL COMPLY WITH THE LOCAL AND S2'ATE FIRE CODES.
9. CLIENT CHARACTER.ISTIC5 WILL BE CON5ISTE1V1^ WITA PETITIONER'S
CO2VTRACT WITH ANOKA COUIVTY.
UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAiRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Schnabel stated this was a recommendation to the City Council, and this
item would be heard.at the City Council on Monday, April 15.
Chairwoman Schnabel declared a 15 minute recess at 11:15 p.m.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING RE UEST, ZOA #85-01, BY
GERALD G. JOHNSON: Rezone from R-1 (one family dwellings and R-3 general
multiple dwellinc;l and C-1 (1oca1 business) to C-2 (general business), Lot
5, Block 5, ac�d Outlot 1, Donnay's Lakeview Manor ,�to be used for Commercial
development, genrally located at 5698 West Moore Lake Dri�ve N.E.
Mp'� BY MR. MINTON� SECONDED BY MR.
ON ZOA #85—01 BY GE�AED G. JOHNSON.
i11IELSEN, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC
IIE1aaRI111G OPEN AT 2.Z : 30 P. M.
Mr. Robinson stated this property was located south of West Moore Lake Drive
and west of Highway 65. The petitioner was requesting a rezonfng from R-1,
R-3,a�d C-1 to C-2. This area was part of a city appr�oved Redevelopment
District and, as such, was under-consideration from time to time by the HRA
for development proposals. The City has been working with ►�ead improvements;
and if this rezoning is approved, the City would require some right of way
to improve the road system in this area. In addition, they would be improving
the turning lanes in that area. The City as in the process of having final
�rorking drawings done for this improvement.
Mr. Robinson stated Staff was recommending the following stipulations:
1. Retitioner to provlde the City the necessary right-of-way to
make proposed street improvements; to include land for inter-
section improvements, cul-de-sac and 60 foot right-of-way for
road construction.
2. Outlot 5 shall remain R-1; not to be included in rezoning.
3. Final approval of this rezoning shall be contingent upon approval
of a site plan and plat consistent with plans and goals in the
r,, development district.
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Mr. Bill Crouch stated he was the attorney for Gerald Johnson. Mr. Johnson
was also in the audience. He stated Mr. Johnson purchased this parcel in
1958. This property currently cnntains three separate zoning classifications,
the vast majority of it 6ei.ng R-1. Ne stated they are requesting a rezoning
to C�2. T6e� have no proposed site plan for review and no hidden agenda at
��'� time. Last weefc t�r. �7ofinson 1�^st�d tFie propertg with a�ommerci al real
estate 6roker to seek developers and/or buyers for the property.
Mr. Crouch stated that when Mr, and Mrs. Johnson first addressed the idea
earlier this year of hauing the property rezoned, it was recommended by the
City that they see[c out the nearest residents affected by the potential
rezoning. They seiected 11 homes and property sites, seven on Jackson St.
and four on West Moore Lake Drive. These properties were the most directly
affected. In late January and early February, Mr. Johnson personally contacted
the dwners of these pr°operties. He stated all 11 of these property owners
has signed the following petition:
"My signature on tFiis Petition indicates to the City of Fridley that
I have met with GERALD G. JOHNSON and have reviewed with him a plat
and an aerial p�otograph of t�e above described premises, and that I
have no objection to Mr. Johnson's efforts to have the above-referenced
property rezoned from R-1 and R-3 to C-2 general business district."
MOTION BY MR. NIEL5EN, SECONDED BY MS. GABEL� TO RE'CEIVE PETITION 1V0. 7-1985
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UIVANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Crouch stated he understood there were a number of things that could be
located on this piece of property: a hotel, mdtel, restaurant, office buildinq.
But, again, they did not know what a developer would want to do with the
property.
Mr. Crouch stated that Mr, and Mrs. Johnson have owned the property for about
26 years and to date with the predominate residential zoning, they have been
unable to do anything with the site. His speculatian was that pebple who
might be interested in this site would recognize it as a likely commercial
candidate because of its location. He stated he had read the City's Compre-
hensive Plan for the 1980's, and it made reference to the highwa,y interchange
and this sectfion i�n particular. It says this property should possibl,y be
commercial zoning. He stated he and his client feel this property should be
zoned comrqercial and tFiat Fope�ull,� a developer and fiuyer wil] find a use for
i`t that wi.11 6enefit tFie entire C�I�ty of �rfidley and its residents.
Ms. Kay Ingebrigtsen, 5811 West Moore Lake Drive, stated she questioned why
this property should be considered a good piece of commercial property when
there are access problems there already.
Mr. Jesse Winter, 5861 West Moore Lake Drive, stated the rezoning of this
property to corr�nercial could only create a greater congestion of traffic than
they already have. There are small children in:the area, and he objected to
the rezoning request.
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Ms. Sadie Gunderson, 5707 West Moore Lake Drive, stated she lived right across
the st�eet from this property. If this property was rezoned, was there the
possibility her proper�y would go commercial as she understood Mr. Johnson
wanted to buy it.
�r• Crouch stated they are not convinced the proposed road layout is the best
for this site, and have considered having someone, either Mr. 4lohnson or the
City, possibly acquire homes so the cross street to West Moore Lake Drive
could be leveled out. That possibility was�.a long way from being resolved,
and they have no intention at this time of doing that.
Mr. William Kell, 5675 Jackson St., stated his back yard abuts the Johnson
property. He sta�ed the use of the road through there was acceptable to most
of the residents. He stated he had signed the petition saying he was in favor
of the rezoning, but he would like to withdraw his name from the petition
because at the time he signed, he did not have the information about the City
proposaing to cut a road through there. As a solid piece of property, he
w���d be in favor of commerciaY use only with a restricted special use permit,
not rMith a rezoning.
Mr. Kell stated he would li[ce to see an adequate buffer zone of trees, shrubs,
trees, etc., between his property and Mr. Johnson's and Mr. Johnson sig�ed a
p��er to that effect. Ne stated a buffer would decrease the size of that
�`, property considera6ly, and it migfit not 6e a via6le piece of commercial property.
Ms. Schnabel stated that if the street goes through as proposed, and with
adequate screening and setbacks, she also wondered if that would leave enough
property to be zoned and developed as commercial.
Mr. Art Olson, 5771 West Moore Lake Drive, stated he was opposed to the
rezoning. The residents in this area have been incanvenienced for a long
time with traffic from 'the drive-in, high school, middle school, etc. He
did not like the idea that they do not know what would go in on this property
if it was rezoned.
A resident stated the City was rpoposing something they did not know about
and that was the street reconfiguration. They were looking at the proposal
for rezoning this wFiole area to C-2. Without a plan, he felt that proposal
was premature, and he did not think the Planning Commission should take any
action on this request at this time. He would oppose the rezoning.
Ms. Schnabel stated the only question before the Planning Commission was the
rezoning, not the street configuration.
Ms. Betty Papke, 5801 West Moore Lake Drive, stated the Planning Commission
would be acting irresponsibly to accept this request without knowing what
would go onto that pr�perty after it was rezoned, and what impact that
development would have on the neighborhood. She was opposed to the rezoning.
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Mr. Ross Haidle, 5714 West Moore Lake Drive, stated that in light of the new
proposal by the City to put a buffer of homes in there, he would like to
withdraw his name from the petition. He signed the petition prior to knowing
all the information on what could possibly be done.
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Mr. Joseph Fahey, 5719 West Moore Lake Drive, stated he also signed the
petition and would like to withdraw hfs name. �He could not be in favor of
a rezoning when there was no plan for property.
Mr. Dick Glumac, 5725 Qu�ncy St., stated he was strictly opposed to the
rezoning. The traffic was very bad now, and he did not like the idea of not
knowing what would go on either this property or the drive-in property.
Ms. Sadie Gunderson stated she would also like to withdraw her name from
the petition.
Ms. Gloria Hayes, 840 West Moore Lake Drive, stated she was opposed to the
rezoning because they �ave a lot.of commercial traffic g�ing through there
right now. Instead of the drtve-in �raffic taking the cut-out onto Highway
65, a 1ot of tf�at traffic goes around West Moore Lake Drive all the way to
Highway 65. If this property was rezoned commercial, they would have that
much more traffic.
Ms. Schnabel asked Mr. Krouch and Mr. Johnson if they would like to respond
to these concerns.
Mr. Croush stated his client, Mr. Johnson, would like to table this item
for 30-6� days in order t� hopefully answer some of the questions and concerns
�'"'�, expressed by the neighborhood.
MOTION BY MR, 5ABA� 5ECONDED BY MR. KONDRICK, Tp,TABLE REZON.ING REgUEST,
ZOA #85-01oBY GERALD G. JOHNSON.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN 5CHIVABEL DEC.LARED THE MOTION
CARIZIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Schnabel stated this item would remain on tfie table until the petitioner
requested it be put bac� on the agenda.
3. PUBLIC HEARING: RE UEST FOR A SPECTAL 11SE PERMIT� SP #�5-02s BY
RVDG S. er �ectlon�"�',,�T.T; ,, o e ri � ey City Code, to
a ow t e construction of a second accessory building, a 24 foot by 26 foot
detached garage, on Lot 13, Block 3, Brookview Second Addition, the same
being 6800 Oak]ey Street N.E.
MQ2'l'ON BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY NII2. SABA � TO OPEN THE PUBLIC NEAR.ING
OA1 SP �85-02 BY ROBER2' ANDERSON.
UPON A VOICE V02'E, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOM�T SCHNABEL DECTIA.RED TNE PUBLIC
SEARING OPEN AT 12:20 A.M.
Mr. Robinson stated the location of t�is propertp was on the corner of
Oak�ey St, and 68th Ave. The second accessory building will be a 24 ft. by
�--� 26 ft, garage to be located on the �outhwest side of the lot with the drive
off 68th Ave. Staff would recommend the following stipulations:
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1. Set back garage at least 25 feet or obtain a variance.
2. Provide hard surface driveway; curb cut by City,
Mr. Robinson stated t�e petitioner would probabiy be applying for a variance
to match the garage setback with the house setback.
Mr. Anderson stated the existing attached garage will remain as a garage as
he needs the extra garage space.
MO'� TION BY MR. KONDRICK� SECONDED BY MR. OQUIST� TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING
ON 5P #85-02 BY ROBERT ARIDERSON.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC
HEARING CLOSED AT Z2;30 A.M.
MOTI02V BY MR. OQUI5T, SECONDED BY MR. MINTON, TO RECOMMEAID TO CSTY COUNCIL
AP� PROVAL OF A REQiT�S3' FOR A SPEC.IAL USE PERMIT, SP #85-02� BY ROBERT ANDERSON�
�ER SECTION 205,07..Z� 3� A, OF••THE FRIDLEY.CITY CODE, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION
O,P A SE�OND ACCES30R3.'' �IL17.rNG, A�4 FOOT BY 26 FOOT bE2'ACNED GARAGE ON LOT 13,
BLOCK 3� BROOKVIEW SECOND ADDITION� 2'HE SAME BEING 6800 OAKLEY STREET N.E.,
WITH THE` ,FOLLOWIIVG STIPULAT.ZONS:
1. SET BACK GARAGE AT LEAST 25 FEET OR OBTAIN A VARIANCE.
�' 2. PROVIDE HARD 5URFACE DRIVEWAY; CURB CUT BY CITY.
UPOIV A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCANABEL DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Schnabel stated this item would go to City Council on April 15.
4. VACATION REQUEST, SAV #85-02, BY ARNOCD M. KIJHNLY: Vacate the 7 foot drainage
and util�ty easment on t e ort si e o o�C�and the south 2 feet front
and rear of Lot 15, Block 1, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 4, in order to install
a driveway and erect a garage on the rear of the lot, the same being
6747 Washington Street N.E.
Mr. Robinson stated this property was located east of Washington St, jwst
south of 68th Ave. The request was to vacate a drainage easement in order
to install a driveway and erect a garage. The house does sit very close to
the lot line (9.7 feet from the corner of the house to the existing lot line).
The existing driveway which comes in and abuts the house is presently on the
drainage easement. The proposal was to extend that driveway and build the
garage.
Mr. Robinson stated Staff would recommend the �ollowing stipulations:
1. A drainage plan be coordinated witfi and approved by Engineering
$taff prior to City Council meeting.
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2. Neighbor to the north provide a letter agreeing to reduced
driveway setback and drainage plan.
3. A new ten-foot drainage and utility easement to be provided
on southerly 10 feet of lot.
Mr. Robinson stated all utility companies have indicated they have no problem
with this easement.
MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK� 5ECONDED BY MR. OQUI5T, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COiIlVCIL
APPROVAL OF VACATION REQUE5T � 5AV #85-02 �. BY ARNOLD KUHNLY, 2'O VACATE THE
7 k'OOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY ,EASEMENT ON _ THE NO12TH SIDE OF .LO�' 14 AND THE
SOUTH 2 FEET FRONT AND REAR OF LOT 15� BLOCK 1, RICE CREEK TERRACE PLAT 4,
IN ORDER TO INSTALL A DR.IV�WAY AND �s's'R�S'CT .zl GARAGE ON 2'HE REAR OF THE LOT � THE
SAME BEING 6747 WASHINGTON STREET 1�I.E., WITH THE FOLLOWING 5TIPU.�ATIONS:
Z. A DRAINAGE PLAN BE COORDIN'ATED WITH AND APpROVED BY ENGIAIEERING
STAFF PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
2. NEIGHBOR TO THE NORTH PROVIDE A LETTER AGRE'EING TO REDUCED
DRIVEWAY SETBACK AND DRAINAGE PLAN.
3. A NEW TE1V—FOOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT TO BE PROVIDED
ON 50UTHERLY 10 FEET OF LOT.
UPON A VOICE T70TE� ALL V02'ING AYE� CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. TABCED�
Auditor`s Subdivision�No.
lot for the apartments on
, �.5. #85=03;�BY�ROBERT�GILSTAD:
ept t e or er y fee o part
25 �see file for legalj to be used
Lynde Drive (Moore Lake Apartments
Sp19 t 0ff
of Lot 1,
as a parking
Camplex).
This item to remain tabled until April 17, 1985, at petitioner's request.
6. RECEIVE COMNiISSION'I�EETING'f�INUTES'AI�D'WORKPL'AN:
MOTION BY MR. OgUI5T, SECONDED BY MR. MINTON� TO RECEIUE TAE FOLLOWING:
� FIUMAN .RESOURCES COMMISSION WORK PLAN FOR 1985
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMI5SION MINUTES OF JANUARY 31� 1985
AOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14� .Z985
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY I9� Z985
ENERGY COMMISSION MINU2'ES OF FEBRUARY 26� 1985
NUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSIOIV MINUTES OF MARCH 7, .Z985
HOUSING & KEDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MARCH 14� Z985
UPON A VOICE TlOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNAN,IMOUSLY.
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ADJOk?�RNMENT:
MOTION BY MR. SABA� 5ECONDED BY MR. NIEL5EN, TO ADJOIIRIV THE MEETIAIG. UPON A VOICE
VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN 5CHNA�BI'sIr�DECLARED THE APRIL 3� 1985� PZANN.ING
COMMI5SION MEETI111G ADJOURNED AT Z2:45 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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April 2, 1985
COUNTY OF ANOKA
COMMUNITY HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
FOURTH FLOOR
COURTHOUSE ANOKA, MINNESOTA 55303 612-421-4760
Ext. 1390
Public Health Nursing Services
Environmental Health Services
Mental Health, Mental Retardation,
Chemical Dependency Services
Commissioner Albert A.
1117 43 1/2 Ave. N.E.
Columbia Heights, MN
Rordiak
55421
Dear Commissioner Rordiak:
Family 8 Children's Services
Volunteer Services
Developmental Achievement Centers
This letter is in request to your information about Anoka County's involvement
in the site selection process for a Rule 36 facility.
As you are aware, the Community Health and Social Services Department is supporting
the need for a Rule 36 facility in Anoka County. This support is based on
the needs determination completed during the past year. It identified the
need for a 14 bed residence to serve Anoka County clients who are using facilities
� outside of the county because of a lack of any in the county.
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Through the Request for Proposal process, Community Options was selected as
the vendor for the development of a Rule 36 facility. It is the intent of
this department to contract with them for the provision of residential services
to Anoka County citizens with mental health problems. The experience of Community
Options and their program philosophy were major factors in their selection.
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,'It is the responsibilit�-_-Fr€-Gotnmunity Options to select a site for the Rul�_
'� 36 facility. The county will enter into a contract with them for the provision
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�,of services once they have screened potential sites and decided on and secured
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a location for the facilit - - - --
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The actual site location is determined by the vendor who must re
quest a conditiona�
use permit from the municipality that the potential site is in., This process
has to occur between tH�--v��id-or and the municipality. The county is not recommending
'�a specific site for this facility.; We i�ave requested that it be �ecated in
an-area in which public fransportation is available because the majority of
the residents in the facility will not have private transportation. Once the
selection has been completed, the county wi11 contract with the vendor for
the provision of Rule 36 services for Anoka County residents.
I hope this information will be helpful to you.
please call.
GJS:rw
If there are further questions,
Sincerely,
eorge . Steiner
Director
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
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