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PL 03/14/1990 - 7129PLAPNIPG COMl�ISSIOH MBETIl�G AGSPIDA iiEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1990 7:30 P.�. Public Planning Commission City of Fridley A G E N D A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1990 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL• APPROVE PLANNING CO1�Il�iISSION MINUTES: February 14, 1990 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP #90-02 BY 123-ABC LEARNING CENTER: Per Section 205.07.O1.C.(4) of the Fridley City Code, to allow a day care center in a church, the same being 755 - 73rd Avenue N.E. (Grace Evangelical Free Church) PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING ZOA #90-01 BY MURPHY OIL CO• To rezone from R-1, Single Family Dwelling, to C-1, Local Business, generally located at 6443 East River Road N.E. (Spur Station) PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP #90-01 BY MURPHY OIL CO.• Per Section 205.13.O1.C.7 of the Fridley City Code, to allow a motor vehicle fuel and oil dispensing service as an accessory use to a convenience store, generally located at 6485 and 6443 East River Road N.E. (Spur Station). CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 30 1990 RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY l. 1990 RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5. 1990 RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8 1990 RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE APPEAIS COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20. 1990 OTHER BUSINESS: R.T.B. 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CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Betzold called the February 14, 1990, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30 P•m• ROLL CALL• Members Present: Members Absent: Don Betzold, Dean Saba, Sue Sherek, Alex Barna, Paul Dahlberg Dave Kondrick Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator APPROVAL OF JANUARY 31 1990 PLANNING CO1�II�'iISSION MINUTES� the MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to approve January 31, 1990� Planning Commission minutes. e 5, last paragraph, 7th line, the Mr. Betzold stated that on pag ,� to him that". word "everything" should be changed to anything ZJPON A VOICE VOTE � ALL VOTING AY T�C�I�R�PTE86 AppROVED 1�iBEAM��EDT$E MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOIIBLY AND 1. 1990 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BIACK GRANT PROPOSAL: Ms. Dacy stated the proposed 1990 allocation is $104,291. Staff proposes that $70,000 be comma t�o Human Servi ceserv�oka County project, and $33,291 be committe requires $1, 000 be allocated , n� Co�iss io 1 aPPr � lthe 19901CDBG Staff is recommending the Planni g to continue funding request. The distribution will allow the City to acquire properties in the Riv�e �heW leve lhof fundinga to the provide year-to-year continuity i Human Service activities. Mr. Saba asked if it is realist�c The reason he i h questioning Heights area a floodplain distric it is because of the controls at the Coon Rapids Dam and on the Mississippi River. Ms. Dacy stated that as long as it is designated as a floodp�hey on the flood insurance rate maps and based on the elevations, PLANNINa COMMISBION MEETING, FLB. 14. 1990 PAGE 2 still must maintain it as a floodplain district. It is all in Zone A. Ms. Sherek stated that it might be a good idea to seek a new map from the Corp of Engineers for flood plain designation. She stated Mr. Saba is right in that there is more flood control at the Coon Rapids Dam. Mr. Barna stated that at some point after the house on parcel #6 is removed, he would like to see some type of hard surface parking area put in because the existinq parking area is mud. There is a need for a parking area. Ms. Dacy stated Michele McPherson has been doing a park plan for this area for her college thesis. She stated she would pass this suggestion on to Ms. McPherson to see if she can incorporate that inta her plan. The Riverview Heights Park plan will be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Planning Commission, and the City Council. Ms. Dacy stated that the house on parcel #6 is being acquired now with last year's grant money. The estimated value to acquire the house on parcel #5 is about $97,000 which does not include relocation expenses. Parcel #4 will be about the same amount of money. Mr. Barna stated he would recommend that the house on parcel #4 not be acquired. It is a newer house. It is slightly above the elevation of parcels #5 and #6 and not as critical to the access to the park. Ms. Dacy stated that is something they can consider. Mr. Dahlberg stated it would depend on what the Parks and Recreation Commission wants to do with parcel #4• If they feel parcel #4 will not necessarily impact the park, then maybe they are willing to let that residence remain. If he owned that house, he would not mind being the only residence next to a park; and he did not think the owner of that parcel would be opposed to remaining, even though they are aware of the acquisition process. This should be discussed with the homeowner also. Mr. Saba agreed with Mr. Dahlberg that the Parks and Recreation Commission should be made aware of this suggestion to not acquire parcel #4 and see how it impacts their planning for the park. Maybe the Planning Commission can discuss this again at a future meeting. MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Saba, to recommend to City Council approval of the 1990 CDBG funding request in the amount of $104,291 ($70,000 - Riverview Heights project; $33,291 - Human Services; $1,000 - Anoka County administrative services). � � .� � � PLANNINa CO1rIISI8B20N ME$TING. F$H. 14. 1990 PAGE 3 DPON A VOICE VOTE � ALL VOTINa AYE � CBAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIM008LY. 2� ,�PPROVAT. oF RESOLUTION OF THE FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMISSION FINDING THE MODIFICATION OF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 AND �AX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS NO. 1 THROUGH 9 AND THE APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE MODIFIED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND MODIFIED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN RELATING THERETO; AND THE ESTABLISi�lENT OF PROPOSED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 10 AND THE APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN RELATING THERETO TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY: Ms. Dacy stated that at the last meeting, staff thought they would be creating tax increment districts for two parcels--Northco and Pro Engineering. Pro Engineering could not consummate a purchase agreement with Serve America. The state law for creating a tax increment district requires that the Planninq Commission pass a resolution stating that the proposed project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan identifies this parcel as commercial. The petitioner will soon be submitting an application to rezone this parcel to C-2, General Business District. OM TION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to approve Resolution No. - 1990, "Resolution of the Fridley Planning Commission Finding the Modification of Redevelopment Project No. 1 and Tax Increment Financing Districts No. 1 through No. 9 and the Approval and Adoption of the Modified Redevelopment Plan and Modified Tax Increment Financing Plan Relating Thereto; and the Establishment of Proposed Tax Increment Financing District No. 10 and the Approval and Adoption of the Proposed Tax Increment Financing Plan Relating Thereto to be Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City." IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CSAIRPERBON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED DNANIMODBLY. 3. LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET AND DRAFT SCOPING DECISION DOCUMENT: Ms. Dacy stated the memo dated February 7, 1990, went to the City Council on February 12 as an information item. The City Council members were instructed to give staff a call prior to the deadline for submitting comments on the EAW by Wednesday, February 21. Mr. Dahlberg referred to page 2 of the memo, last item under Item A: "Acquisition of park and ride station sites on existing urban economic development and tax increment financing commitments". He did not see that as a completed statement. PLANNINO COPII�IBBION MEETINa. FEH. 1�. 1990 PAGE 4 Mr. Dahlberq stated he would like the statement amended as follows: "The EIS will address the adverse economic implications of acquisition of property for park and ride sites on existing urban economic development and tax increment financing commitments." Mr. Dahlberg stated that the statement made by staff for page 14, item 1.6 (page 2 of inemo), was very nicely stated. Mr. Dahlberg stated that under the "Summary", item 4(page 3 of memo), he would like it amended as follows: "Economic impact and relationship to the City's redevelopment plan, i.e., loss of land for development/redevelopment andfor taken from tax rolls". Mr. Dahlberg stated he would like a little more discussion on page 14 of the Draft Scoping Decision, second bullet, last sentence which says: "In addition, in the adopted comprehensive LRT system plans for Anoka and Hennepin County, guidelines were established that call for each planning jurisdictions of municipalities to revise its comprehensive plans to reflect the adopted LRT systems..." He stated they are being told that this is going to happen and that the municipalities now have to revise their comprehensive plans to make it fit. What are the implications from that statement on the process the City has been going through relative to revising the Comprehensive Plan? Ms. Dacy stated "Transportation issue since it i metro area. that when the Planning Commission reviews the Chapter", the City will need to address the LRT s an adopted regional policy to pursue LRT in the Mr. Dahlberg stated that potentially the Comprehensive Plan can have a significant impact on any proposal that is made. For example, the City of Fridley might want to stipulate that in order for LRT go through Fridley, the City would require certain landscaping be done, maybe additional right-of-way be included. Maybe the City will decide they want a buffer between the frontage road the tracks. The City should be able to make recommendations to the County Rail Authority that in order to go through the City of Fridley, the City would like to make some minimum requirements relative to landscape treatments, buffers, etc., things that the City believes should be a part of the proposed plan for the system. Mr. Saba stated he agreed. The City has to take a position now. If they don't take that position in the Comprehensive Plan, then they will not have a leg to stand on. He disagreed that the Regional Plan overrules the local Comprehensive Plan. It was his understanding that the local comprehensive plan is a governing document. If the regional plan can take precedent over the local plan, then where it does it stop? Ms. Dacy stated the la�a has been changed to give the Regional Transit Board more power and strength to oversee the LRT process. � PLANNING CO1rIIKIBBION MBETINQ�. FEB. 14. 1990 PAGE 5 The City can try and set some minimum standards in the Compre- hensive Plan. Another issue that is going to be critical is that the LRT planning process may precede the comprehensive plan planning process. So, the LRT planning process could be the only time they have the opportunity for input. Mr. Dahlberq stated they are talking about the visual concept in saying that the City would like to make some recommendations for minimwn requirements along the LRT line. Their statement about visual impacts is: "EIS will address visual impacts of Stage 1, and it will include an overview of future landscaping and street scaping concepts throughout the system." They will have what they deem to be their minimum requirements. However, it should be looked at, like any code or ordinance, that those are minimum requirements. The Uniform Building Code has minimum requirements; the State of Minnesota Building Code has maybe more stringent requirements; then the City or municipality also has the opportunity to impose more stringent code requirements if they deem them to be appropriate. In this case, he thought if the City sets minimum standards and it turns out the EIS' minimum standards exceed the City's, so be it. But, the City should make recommendations at least for some minimum standards, and he did not think that is addressed in the EIS. Ms. Dacy asked if the Commission wanted this bullet deleted from the issues that the EIS will not address, because they want it addressed. Mr. Dahlberg stated, yes, it should be addressed in some shape or form. Maybe staff can discuss this to see how it should best be handled. Mr. Barna stated the EIS should be forced to look at the City's comprehensive plan, especially the development plans for the southeast corner of 73rd and University Avenue. Mr. Dahlberg stated he also felt strongly that the issue of pedestrian traffic across University Avenue and the rail line should be addressed in the EIS. How is a handicapped person or elderly person going to get across the rail line on University Avenue. They are being told that the timing of the lights at the intersection will not change. A person cannot get across University Avenue now and with an additional 35 ft. of right-of- way, a person will not be able to cross at this intersection. Mr. Betzold stated the fallacy also is that right now all there is now is a bus stop, and it isn't used that much. Now they are talking about an LRT line which will encourage more people to try to get across. Mr. Dahlberg stated the EIS should not only address the impact, but it should also include in any proposed plans, pedestrian bridges PLANNINa CO1rII�I88ION MEETINa. FgB. 1�. 1990 PAGE 6 over University Avenue, specifically at Mississippi Street, potentially at Osborne Road, and possibly at 57th Avenue. The City should not have to pay for these pedestrian bridges. The LRT is compounding the problem of pedestrian traffic across that major thoroughfare, and it is a major issue that should be included in any future plans and paid for by the LRT system. Ms. Sherek stated another point is that west of University Avenue at Osborne, it is all industrial. As soon as the LRT goes through, any vacant property will develop. 4. 1989 WORKPLAN EVALUATION AND ESTABLISH 1990 WORKPLAN: Ms. Dacy stated this was postponed until more Planning Commission members could be present. She would like the Commission members to do an evaluation of the major issues the Commission discussed in 1989 and discuss items for 1990. Mr. Betzold stated he has spoken to the Mayor Nee, and it might be helpful to have a joint meeting with the City Council on the Sign Ordinance. Mr. Barna stated there should have been better communication between the City Council and Planning Commission regarding the Central Avenue Corridor. Mr. Saba agreed and stated there probably should have been a joint meeting at the very beginning of their discussions. Mr. Dahlberg stated the Comprehensive Plan is probably the major issues the Commission will be discussing in 1990, other than dealing with proposed development plans throughout the year. They should have a joint meeting with the City Council to just address the Comprehensive Plan in order for the Commission to get a good understanding and working knowledge of the Comprehensive Plan, what they perceive their goal to be for the Comprehensive Plan, and to understand the Council's concerns and desires relative to how the Planning Commission addresses the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Betzold reviewed the list of issues considered by the Planning Commission in 1989: 1. Comprehensive Plan - They do need to meet with the City Council. 2. Light Rail Transit Issues - They have done an excellent j ob with the 1 ittle area they had to work with . They don't have the ability to make a big impact. 3. Zoning Ordinance Amendments - They have had some discussions, but these discussions have been kind of haphazard. � i PLANNING CO1rII�I88ION MEETIN�. F$B. 14. 1990 PAGE 7 4. Osborne Crossings - This is now a dead issue. They did have a good discussion with the petitioner; however, the Commission might have handled the discussions a little better. Mr. Saba stated it might have been better to have had Council input in the beginning. Ms . Sherek stated that maybe when there is no opportunity for joint meetings on various issues, the Commission should invite the Councilmembers to attend the meetings. Mr. Dahlberg stated he has attended Council meetings; and when there is a specific issue that deals with a specific issue that the Commissioner represents, the Council will acknowledge that publicly and encourage the public to speak to the Commissioner. He stated it is interesting how the Planning Commission takes the initiative to be involved in what the Council is doing, and maybe the Council will also take the initiative to be involved in what the Planning Commission is doing. Granted, the Council's commitments to meetings and times is much greater than the Co�pmission's and it sometimes more difficult for them to attend more meetings; but it is a two-way street and maybe they can achieve some balance. 4. Central Avenue Corridor Study - discussed earlier 5. 1989-90 CDBG Funds - The Human Resources Commission does the most work on this. 6. Combination of the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Mr. Dahlberg stated he still had a concern about how the Osborne Crossings project was handled. He wondered if there is some evaluation the Planning Commission can go through to say, did they react adversely to a petitioner to the extent that they left a bad taste in the petitioner's mouth. Mr. Barna stated he did not think that was the case. Maybe they need a better way to look at a project and the seriousness of a developer. Mr. Dahlberg asked if there was something the Commission can learn from that particular project that will help them in reviewing future projects. Ms. Sherek stated the lesson to be learned here is that whenever a development seems too much for the property, the Commission � M 4 PLANNING CO1rII�iISBION MEETINQ. FEB. 14. 1990 _ PAaE 8 �± should be adamant about insisting that the developer scale the project down to a reasonable level. Ms. Sherek stated that the Planning Commission should think about the fact that if they set up a land use that is marqinal to over- utilization of a piece of land, right in the beginning where they have the controls, it is only going to get worse. There is so little land to be developed in the City of Fridley. It is nice to get land developed and on the tax rolls, but they do not have to develop it by putting in projects that are going to be problems 20- 30 years from now. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Mr. Dahlberg, seconded by Mr. Barna, to adjourn the meeting. IIpon a voice vote, all votinq ape, Chairperson Betzold declared the Februarp id, i99o, Planninq Commission meetinq adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Res ctfully sub itted, Lyn Saba Recording Secretary r� SP �� 90-02 � 123-ABC Learning Center Lyle Hoffman 7373 Memory Lane N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Clifford Vickerman 7375 Memory Lane N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Donald Guimont 7377 Memory Lane N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Christian Skjervold 7389 Memory Lane N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Donald Mackenthun 7393 Memory Lane N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Gerald Olson 7380 Jackson Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Daryl Neitzel 7370 Jackson Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 James Groman 7360 Jackson Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Todd Zimba 7350 Jackson Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Bradley Baldwin 7340 Jackson Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Elis Kari 7330 Jackson Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 James Sweeney 7320 Jackson Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Keith Bellefeuille 7310 Jackson Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 MAILING LIST Planning 2/23/90 Council James Marquette 7300 Jackson Street N.E. Eridley, MN 55432 Arnelda Beard 7379 Memory Lane N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Thomas Bloss 7381 Memory Lane N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 R. Wayne Provart 7383 Memory Lane N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Roger Carlson 7385 Memory Lane N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Catherine Florell 7387 Memory Lane N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Grace Evangelical Free Church 755 - 73rd Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 123-ABC Learning Center 1916 - 42nd Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 The Dayton Hudson Corp. 777 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402 Fridley Business Center Partnership 1201 Marquette Avenue, 4�110 Minneapolis, MN 55403 Fridley Business Center Partnership 500 - 73rd Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 City Council Members Planning Commission Chair u � � � STAFF REPORT APPEALS DATE �'�� pLAM11�K' OONMSSION DATE : March 14, 1990 FRI DLEY cxr�r c�ounic� oA� ,►�,T►� �i= REQUEST PERMIT NUMBER APPLICANT ' PROPOSED REQUEST LOCATION SITE DATA SIZE DENSRY PRESENT ZONING ADJACENT LAND USES �i Z�a �E$ PARK DEDICATION ANALYSIS F7VANCIAL IMPLICATIONS CONFORMANCE TO COMPREFEIVSNE PLMI COMPATB�TY WITH ADJACENT USES 8 ZONNG ENV�ONMENTAL CONSDERATIONS STAFF �COMMEI�DATION APPEALS RECOMMENDATION PLA(�ING COMMISSION RECONIrVIENDATION SP 4�90-02 123-ABC Learning Center Allow a daycare center in a church 755 - 73rd Avenue N.E. R-1, Single Family Dwelling R-1, Single Family to the north and east; M-2, Heavy Industrial to the south; Madsen Park to the west yes yes no Approval Staff Report SP #90-02, 123-ABC Learning Center Page 2 REQUEST Vi Waite, Director of the 123-ABC Learning Center, is requesting that a special use permit be granted in order to operate a daycare in the Grace Evangelical Free Church. The church is located on Parcel 300 of the north half of Section 11, the same being 755 - 73rd Avenue N.E. SITE Grace Evangelical Free Church is located on a parcel of approximately three acres, and is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential. Additional R-1, Single Family, zoning is to the north and east of the site. Across 73rd Avenue to the south is the Target Warehouse Distribution Center, zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial. The City-owned Madsen Park, which is zoned P, Public Facilities, is to the west. ANALYSIS The proposed daycare will occupy three rooms of the lower level of the church, which are used by the church for their Sunday morning and Wednesday evening classes. The daycare license has been approved by the State of Minnesota, and it will authorize operation from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a maximum of 29 children divided among the three rooms. The daycare operators are in the process of installing an approved exit window to meet the fire code and they have planned escape routes to use nearby exit doors in the event of fire. (The daycare will be using the adjacent City park as part of the outdoor play area.) Section 205.07.O1.C.(4) of the Fridley City Code allows daycare in the R-1 District provided that they are located in churches, schools or other buildings located on an arterial or collector street. The code requires that one parking space be provided for each 100 square feet of useable daycare area. As the church is located on a fairly large parcel, they can provide approximately 200 parking spaces, as illustrated on the attached site plan. This is more than required by the zoning code. There are two driveways which can be used for entering and exiting the site. Also noted on the site plan are the proposed drop-off and pick-up locations for the daycare center. Currently, the eastern most driveway is signed for "exit only", and the western most driveway is signed for "enter only". Staff suggests that it would be better if the signage at these driveways were reversed, as it will be the tendency for people entering off of 73rd Avenue and Jackson Street to want to enter in the currently siqned "exit" driveway. However, qiven that there will not be a significant volume of traffic generated from this daycare, staff is not recommending it as a Staff Report SP #90-02, 123-ABC Learning Center Page 3 stipulation of approval. The church is well screened from the adjacent residential housing on the east and north, with a combination of fencing and vegetation of both deciduous and coniferous type plant materials. RECOI�IlKENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of SP #90-02, to allow a daycare to be operated in the Grace Evangelical Free Church. The site provides for adequate parking and driveway space for dropping off and picking up of children, and is well-buffered from the residential neighborhood with existing vegetation. Staff recommends the following stipulation for approval: 1. The daycare center shall meet the requirement of the uniform building and fire codes. 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(Spur Station) Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an opportunity at the above stated time and place. �NALD BETZOLD CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION Publish: February 28, 1990 March 7, 1990 Any questions related to this item may be referred to the Fridley Community Development Department, 571-3450. '� Spur Convenience Store Rezoning Special Use Permit Variance CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor William J. Nee 219 Logan Parkway N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Nancy J. Jorgenson 5730 Polk Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Steven Billings 5215 Lincoln Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55421 Dennis L. Schneider 6190 Stinson Boulevard N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Edward J. Fitzpatrick 5273 Horizon Drive N.E. Fridley, MN 55421 PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS Donald Betzold ]601 N. Innsbruck Drive Apt. 201 Fridley, MN 55432 David Kondrick 280 Stonybrook Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Susan Sherek 1530 - 73 1/2 Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 MAILING LIST Murphy Oil Co. Gary Andelin 4600 West 77th Street Suite 304 Minneapolis, MN 55435 Murphy Oil Co. 200 Peach Street E1 Dorado, AR 71730 Murphy Oil Co. 6485 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Donna Miller 140 - 64 1/2 Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Kenneth Raymond 6420 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Steven Smuder 6414 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 N.E. Colin Poynter 6408 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Dean Saba 6325 Van Buren Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Paul Dahlberg 6664 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 June Sakry 121 - 64 1/2 Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Walter Luckow 161 - 64 1/2 Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Bernadine Matushak 141 - 64 1/2 Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Eugene Henriksen 120 Mississippi Street Fridley, MN 55432 PAGE 1 OF 2 Planning 2/8/90 Council Ronald LaFond and Lewascko 459 - 96th Avenue Blaine, MN 55432 Ronald LaFond and Lewascko 140 Mississippi Place N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Robert Andres 3368 - 8th Avenue North Anoka, MN 55303 Robert Andres 117 Mississippi Place N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Ch-Ox Properties Inc. 137 Mississippi Place N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Ch-Ox Properties Inc. 13562 Highway 65 Anoka, MN 55303 William Corcoran 111 - 64 1/2 Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Randall Olchefske 166 Talmadge Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Randall Olchefske 6520 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Dallas Hansen 6502 Hickory Drive N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Arlene Fernandes 95 Mississippi Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 N.E. Alex Barna Eugene Henriksen 560 Hugo Street N.E. 2944 - 37th Avenue South Fridley, MN 55432 Minneapolis, MN 55406 Carl Christensen 6501 East Rivea Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 PAGE 2 OF 2 Spur Convenience Store ' Rezoning Special Use Permit Variance Murphy Oil Co. 6443 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Warren Palm 6421 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Stuart Anderson 6409 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Stuart Anderson 1322 - 42 1/2 Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Gregory Maness 6437 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Peter Bernal 6431 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 John Kimbler 80 Mississippi Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 o � s � STAFF REPORT APPEALS DATE C� � I� ��a ��NN$$� ��1� : March 14, 1990 FR! DLEY (i� (ia�� A� �Hpq 1�'I dn REQUEST PERMIT NUMBER APPLICANT PROPOSED REQUEST LOCATION SITE DATA SIZE DENSITY PRESENT ZONNVG ADJACENT LAND USES 8� ZONNG UTLRE$ PARK DEDICATION ANALYSIS FNANCIAL MNPLICATIONS CONFORMANCE TO COMPREhf1VSNE PLAN COMPATBIL!'TY WITH ADJACENT USES 8� ZONNG ENV�ONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS STAFF RECOMMENDATION APPEALS RECOMMENDATION PLANNNG COMMISSION F�COAIWIENDATION ZOA �t90-01 Murphy Oil Company To rezone Lot 33, Aud. Sub. 23 from R-1, Single Family Dwelling to C-1, Local Business. 6443 East River Road N.E. 15,600 square feet R-1, Single Family Dwelling R-I, Single Family Dwelling to the east and south; R-3, General Multiple Dwelling to the west; C-2, General Business to the north. Yes Yes Staff Report ZOA #90-01, Mur'phy Page 2 Background Oil Company The petitioner, Murphy Oil Company, is requesting that Lot 33, Auditor's Subdivision No. 23 be rezoned from R-1, Single Family Dwelling, to C-1, Local Business. This parcel is currently addressed as 6443 East River Road N.E. Site The parcel to be rezoned is home and a three car types of vegetation ,Analysis garage. used for currently the site of a single family There are mature elm trees and other landscaping on the site. The petitioner is requesting the rezoning in order to combine Lot 33 with Lot 10 which is currently zoned C-1, Local Business, in order to construct a new convenience store/gas station. The petitioner has also applied for a special use permit which is required under the C-1 district to allow a motor vehicle fuel and oil dispensing service as an accessory use to a convenience store. The petitioner proposes to remove the existing structures on both sites in order to build a new convenience store which will be farther away from the adjacent single family dwelling, units to the east and south of the site. This will bring the property into greater conformance with the zoning code (the petitioner has also applied for two variances which the Appeals Commission has recommended approval to the Ci�ty Council). Greater area is available to provide adequate screening and buffering from the neighboring residential uses. The rezoning of the �Sarcel would increase the area zoned C-1 to equal those areas currently zoned C-2, General Busines, which are across Mississippi Street and East River Road (Christensen Auto Body and Riverside Car Wash). The C-1, Local Business, district allows for neighborhood uses, and the proposed use would be a neighborhood-oriented use. The petitioner has submitted the results potential contamination and there was found t on site. These results have been reviewed by staff. Recommendation of soil testing for o be no contamination the City Engineering Staff recommends that the Planninq Commission approve the rezoning request, ZOA #90-01, by Murphy Oil Inc. as the rezoning would allow for greater conformance to the City's zoning code for the parcel and would provide greater area for screening and buffering of the residential neighborhood from the commercial use. Staff recommends the following stipulations: 1. Approval of the special use permit and variance requests. 2. The parcels shall be combined into one tax parcel. 6 Z � SEC cirr � ❑� � � . �5, T. 30, R. 24 oF FRioc E r �►�►w� � B ---� � C ' � 8 ', � • _ \ �-- �„ • ��, -A . . . . . 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ZOA 4�90-01 9 t � f! _� II I� I I� I� I� I� I� i� I� li II II I� 1� I� I� I� li i� I� I� I� __� EL�EVATION � p % �� i � �: : � '�g; � _ ; , � _ . e ;� f� �� _ is �a -- : • :s :� :- � i� 5� 65 sr�� »� �� •Y• •O Y♦ '�� L �� t... .. .. .. i Q Q , �i�� ,, , -., , � � , ' ', _,% i i i I ;I'�I �, � ° a � gr � , � y O � � i a „ a � � � r � � � � � � � � _ � � r ! i ' � � � � � � � � . � b i Mtsuss�rn W�r — g ��a �� {�� e� € �E �# I . � � . � �•. t !� ' ZOA ��90-01 Murphv Oil Co. � �� I I I � I i I � I i � -� L �� , �� r �' �, � J�- 1 :� .a t• SITE PLAN ._.___ �" 0 � � cinroF FRIDLEY DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: PLANNING �DIVISION MEMORANDUM March 8, 1990 Planning Commission Members Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant City Council Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Amendments On February 26, 1990, we discussed the proposed parking stall size revisions, the lot coverage issue, and the landscaping ordinance, with the City Council. Chairperson Betzold also attended the meeting. Here is a synopsis of its direction: 1. The City Council agreed that a nine foot parking stall should be used in areas where there is: A. B. C. D. E. F. Long-term employee parking Parking ramps Apartment buildings Industrial properties Some office facilities, but not including medical clinics Redevelopment districts with a special use permit The City Council preferred a ten foot parking stall be maintained at medical clinics, hospitals, retail, and high turnover office facilities. The City Council agreed that both nine and ten foot parking stalls should be double striped. The City Council wanted the Planning Commission to review these policies and make any recommendations for further City Council review. We also presented an analysis of our parking standards for retail facilities. The City Council wanted us to investigate this further. , t � Zoning Ordinance Amendment Update March 8, 1990 Page 2 2. The City Council recommended that lot coverage may be increased up to l0o in industrial districts only �ith a special use permit. The City Council also wanted us to develop standards in which to guide the Planning Commission and City Council in making decisions on these permits. The City Council wanted to start with industrial districts, evaluate what happens, and then possibly consider amending the commercial districts. 3. The City Council wanted staff to prepare the following information before final discussion on the landscaping ordinance: A. Evaluation of the costs of the landscaping requirements as a percentage of the total construction budget. B. Examine the new fire station site plans for conformance to the landscape ordinance, re-evaluate and draft new language regardinq the sections for compliance by existing uses. Attached are the cover memorandums for these items which was presented to the City Council. The sign ordinance changes will be discussed at one of the conference sessions in April, 1990. BD/dn M-90-161 � � c�nroF F�� DATE: TO: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM February 22, 1990 William Burns, City Manager FROM: Jock Robertson, Community Development Director Barbara Dacy, Pl�nning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant SUBJECT: Parking Stall Sizes Councilman Steve Billings at the September 11, 1989 meeting requested the City Council to direct staff to investigate a proposed change to the definition of a parking stall size (Exhibit A). The City Council agreed to direct staff to conduct such an analysis. The request was a result of the variance request for the Osborne Crossing development proposal (the parking stall size issue had previously been requested by the City Council to be a Conference agenda item). OriQinal Proposal The intent of the proposal is to maintain a preference for a ten foot wide space, but to allow a nine foot wide stall in certain circumstances. The proposed language permits a developer to stripe parking spaces at 9 feet by 20 feet if it is double-striped in accordance with the design authorized by the City. The proposed language requires an application and review process by the City to utilize the 9 foot by 20 foot space. Reaction to Original Pr000sal Our concerns with the language as proposed are as follows: 1. There is no clear direction as to when a nine foot wide stall is appropriate. 2. The language stipulates review and approval by City staff, without clear direction as to what uses can be nine foot wide stalls. Parking Stall Sizes February 22, 1990 Page 2 ssues Our research indicates that a nine foot wide stall has been implemented in several cities (Exhibit B) and appears to be an industry accepted norm as is indicated in the August 1989 article in �he Parkina Professional (Exhibit C). However, when the issue of parking stall widths is discussed, the following issues seem to arise: 1. Reducing the size will make it inconvenient for occupants of a car to enter or leave their automobile without rubbing against the adjoining car. 2. Some cars, such as sport cars, have longer doors and cannot fully open the door for back seat passengers without damaging the neighboring car. 3. If there is more width for a parking space, the risk of "car dings" is reduced. To respond, we believe that our research confirms the following: 1. That the sizes of cars are smaller than the cars of the 1970's (we have verified this with Anoka County dealerships, Exhibit K). While there still may be a percentage of large vehicles, such as full size pickup trucks, that they can still function in a nine foot wide parkinq stall. 2. A wider stall may or may not reduce the occurrence of "car dings", since this is a function of the driver. There will always be the inconsiderate person who will park right on the line, right next to a car. Or, during the winter months when the striping is covered, it becomes anybody's game in a"dog- eat-dog parking world"! 3. Studies have shown that a nine foot wide parkinq stall is a functionable size for parkers. Further, many communities have adopted this standard to balance the needs of the parkers versus the needs to maximize the amount of available land for the development. 4. Double striping a space will help to center the parking into the stall for at least six months of the year. 5. Other issues should be considered in discussing the parking stall size issue, such as the types of use that the parking stall size serves as well as the amount of parking spaces that are required for developments. Parking Stall Sizes February 22, 1990 Page 3 ,Alternatives We have developed a matrix to quide the City Council's decision (Exhibit I). The decision as to whether or not to have nine foot wide or ten foot wide parking stall spaces can be decided in conjunction with other independent variables such as: 1. What types of uses should the space serve? A. Long-term parking for employees B. In redevelopment districts C. For retail uses D. Office uses E. Manufacturing and industrial uses F. Assembly uses G. Shopping centers H. Apartment residents 2. How should the parking space be striped? A. Single B. Double 3. The parking space ratios, for retail uses especially, should be evaluated since they may be requiring too many spaces on a development which are not used. A. The current ordinance requires one space for every 150 square feet. B. Many communities use one space for every 200 square feet for retail space, and have developed a graduated scale of decreasing spaces per 1,000 square feet for large shopping centers. This is due to the fact that more sharing of spaces occurs over lonqer periods of time at a larger shopping center (Exhibit J). RECOMMENDATION We acknowledge that the City Council has expressed strong feelings regarding reducing the size of parking spaces in the past; however, the matrix in Exhibit I qives the City Council the flexibility to choose other options that may be more acceptable. For example, the City Council may wish to only permit the nine foot spaces for long term employee parking and in redevelopment districts, and retain ten foot spaces for other uses. Therefore, at the meeting, we would like to review these various alternatives with the City Council. Parkinq Stall Sizes February 22, 1990 Page 4 The staff recommendation is indicated by the asterix in Exhibit I. A nine foot wide stall can function for all types of uses, especially if double striped. Further, we also recommend that our parkinq ratio standards be revised to a graduated scale. BD/dn M-90-123 W 0 H z 0 u H � � oa a H � � x O N 3 a �7 � E-� � � z H � a E O O k. o� a 0 E 0 0 W 0 � EXHIBIT I . �.. -�ww . . �� . � w w w��,�� ..., b . . � � �� o��boo �� b�..�b�oo a� o o p,y �b yoo oa � � a�i��o�'� l�Itll U U br-I�ddV/\ .�g t�i a a b �.� �'Q�o°o ld fA � ld .�.1 i�l Q) G) 1i-� N zv � � c�n�ab�� a w a� a� •� •� a a r. � s� � -� b � � � � 3 a� al � N �+ • �+ A � .�i � w -� o � � R"v �.. N N ''� -N 'C3 .,� •,i � .. .. aa� a, a� .. .. -.i -.� b b a� a, � s� ,� •� -� b b v�i v�i . 3 3 '3 3 a� a� o � � +� � b+� oa w w a�i a�i -��o � o o w W U� A� � ri a1 0� � � � � � ° -� a�i o i-i U N •.-1 a�i � •• �+ a a� ro fA N ?+ -rl b� C � 'C! 'd � +� O 'O R -r1 'O -rl C � ° a+� ae � a u� N i' °' o � °p� � a �i N b � ro � a .� !-i O � -�rl U t�l] 'O � � x � b'+ � C! r-1 a! �d •r1 �� b+ Gl � G fd � G! i� � 4-1 'i3 iC � A fd W -.� a � > o a� w�-� •� +� a w � � G b � �o-�� b H � a � a° a u � � � � a � � `� � � � � EXHIBIT J pARKING RATIOS FOR RETAIL OR SHOPPING CENTERS Citv �etail ParkinQ Ratio Eden Prairie 0- 10,000 sq. ft. 8/1,000 sq. ft. 10,001 - 100,000 sq. ft. 6/1,000 sq. ft. 100,001 - plus sq. ft. 5.5/1,000 sq. ft. Maple Grove 1/200 sq. ft. Shopping centers less 4/1,000 sq. ft. than 100,000 sq. ft. Inver Grove Hgts. < 20,000 sq. ft. > 20,000 sq. ft. Brooklyn Center White Bear Lake Oakdale Richfield Champlin Maplewood Golden Valley Brooklyn Park Minnetonka Eagan Hopkins 1/150 sq. ft. 1/200 sq. ft. 1/200 sq. ft. or 11/1st 1, 000 sq. ft. 8/1,000 sq. ft - up to 15, 000 sq. ft. 6/1,000 sq. ft. - up to 30, 000 sq. ft. 5. 5/1, 000 sq. ft. for 30,000 sq. ft. > 1/200 sq. ft. for general retail 5.5/1,000 for shopping center 1/200 sq. ft. 1/200 sq. ft. 1/150 sq. ft. 1/200 sq. ft. 1/150 sq. ft. 1/200 sq. ft. 5.5/1,000 reg. ctr. 4.5/1,000 neigh. ctr. 1/250 retail serv. 1/150 1st 20, 000 sq. ft. 1/200 thereafter 1/200 eia$ oF vEHicr�s ANORA COIINTY DLALER88IP8 Art Goebel Ford McKay Lincoln/Mercury Barnett Oldsmobile/Jeep Viking Chevrolet Northtown Nissan Minnesota RV Center North Country RV Noons RV Center Smallest 5' 4" 5' 5" 5' 5" 5' 5" 5' 5" 7' 8' 7' 11.5" EXHIBIT K Largest 6' 6" 6' 6" 5' 11" 6' 4" 5' 5" 7' 10" 8' 7' 11.5" . � � cinroF F� �� DATE: TO: E�� C011I1MUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM February 21, 1990 William Burns, City Manager Jock Robertson, Community Development Director Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planninq Assistant SUBJECT: Increase in Maximum Lot Coverage in Commercial and Industrial Districts by 10� with a Special Use Permit (40� - 50�) The proposed amendment is in response to a lot coverage variance request by Cortron Corporation, 7855 Rancher's Road N.E., which was similar to previous variance requests by ELO Engineering and Kurt Manufacturing. Councilman Steve Billings originally initiated the proposed language change at the September 18, 1989 meeting (see attachment A for language). The City Council directed staff to study the proposed language. Other cities were surveyed to compare lot coverage requirements. Of the 24 cities, six have 50� for the maximum lot coverage, and five d� not have a lot coverage requirement (see attachments B and B-2). These cities use the setback and parking requirements to enforce lot coverage. Alternatives The language as proposed would increase the maximum lot coverage allowed in all commercial (including office) and industrial districts by 10� with a special use permit. The Planning Commission had two alternatives; amend the language in all commercial and industrial districts or to amend only the industrial districts. The variances for lot coverage have been granted only in the industrial districts (see attachment C). More importantly, commercial uses are typically more intense, with large amounts of lot area needed to fulfill the parking requirements. Typically, an expansion in an industrial use is for additional warehouse/manufacturing space whose parking requirements are less than commercial uses. Lot Coveraqe Memorandum February 21, 1990 Page 2 Staff Recommendation Staff recommended that the Planning Commission approve amending the lot coveraqe requirement only in the industrial districts with a special use permit (see attachment E). This is because lot coverage variances have typically occurred in industrial districts, and the intensity of commercial uses precludes an increase in lot coverage. Planning Commission Action The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council that the increase in lot coverage be allowed only in industrial districts. The Planning Commission also voted unanimously to delete the special use permit requirement (see attachment D). The Planning Commission stated that the special use permit was not necessary since the parking and setback requirements would control the amount of building expansion (see attached minutes). City Council Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council pursue an ordinance amendment to allow an increase in the maximum lot coverage of 10� in industrial districts only. While the Planning Commission's comments regarding the special use permit are valid, the special use permit would enable the City to control the impact of each request. We have found that some industrial uses generate more parking than our ordinance requires. The number of employees may increase with building expansion. Therefore, the special use permit would enable the City to evaluate the request and address any unusual situations. Staff recommends that the above ordinance amendment also include the special use permit provision (see attachment E). NII�'!/dn M-90-110 � � cinroF F�a� DATE: TO: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM February 21, 1990 William Burns, City Manager FROM: Jock Robertson, Community Development Director Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant SUBJECT: Proposed Landscape Ordinance The purpose of the proposed ordinance amendment is to standardize and modernize the City's landscape requirements. The existing landscape requirements are minimal. We have reviewed other communities' ordinances (Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, Champlin and others), and have found that specific landscaping requirements are not unusual, and in fact, are common place. Further, because the existing ordinance is very general and does not specify the number, types, or sizes of landscaping, consistent enforcement from site to site cannot be achieved. Currently, there are three subsections (A, B, and C) under section "6" in each zoning district. This section will be expanded from 'FA" to "L". Further, some of the screening requirements in "7.D" (Screening) will be merged into the proposed ordinance. We have incorporated the best items of the existing ordinance and combined those into the proposed ordinance requirements. The landscaping requirements are proposed to be included in all commercial and industrial districts, and the R-3 district. Minor language changes will have to be made in the R-3 district such that these requirements would be applicable to apartment and large townhouse developments, and exclude single family and two family lots. We have also tested the proposed landscaping requirements on two sites (see attached memorandum from Michele McPherson). To summarize, the ordinance contains the following requirements which differ from the existing ordinance: l. The ordinance contains a plan submission requirement and states minimum standards for landscaping species (see pages 1 through 4). � Revision to Landscape Ordinance February 21, 1990 Page 2 2. The proposed ordinance identifies minimum requirements for trees and shrubbery around the perimeter of a lot and within the interior of a lot. Currently, the existing ordinance does not require a minimum number of trees; however, the ordinance does require three feet of shrub or hedge material between parking areas and the public right-of-way. This requirement has been maintained (see paqes 4 and 5). 3. The existing ordinance requires a minimum of 100 parking Btalls before interior landscaping is required. The proposed ordinance reduces the threshold to 75 stalls. Further, it is proposed that landscape islands are needed to interrupt expanses of 250 feet or more of parking. Minimum dimensions and standards have been proposed for landscaped islands (see page 5). 4. Specific screening and buffering requirements have been developed for commercial or industrial properties abutting R-1 or R-2 parcels. A minimum of a six foot screen must be constructed along the zoning district line between the different zoning districts. If a six foot fence is not constructed, then a planting screen with a minimum width of 15 feet must be installed. The larger �idth is necessary so that there is adequate room for plant materials to exist. These requirements are in the existing ordinance; however, the language has been clarified to clearly state this requirement (see pages 5 and 6). 5. "Credits" for existing trees and for large trees are proposed. These credits allow a reduction of the number of overstory trees required in the perimeter parking requirements or interior parking requirements (see pages 6 and 7). 6. Installation requirements have been amended as per the Planning Commission's direction to allow the property owner up to three years to install the required landscaping if minimwn standards are met in each year (see pages 7 and 8). 7. Section "L" states that existing uses must comply with the screening requirements at the time that alterations are made on the property; however, the City may determine that because of unique characteristics regarding the site that full compliance cannot be achieved and the ordinance requirements will not be imposed. This gives staff adequate flexibility for existing situations (see page 8). The current zoning ordinance requires that property owners maintain the landscaping on their property. The proposed ordinance changes strengthen this requirement. As the required trees and shrubs are ♦ p s ;� Revision to Landscape Ordinance February 21, 1990 Page 3 to be planted on the owner's property and not on the public right- of-way, there is no responsibility by the City to maintain these plant materials. PLANNING CONII�IISSION ACTION The Planninq Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance on August 20, 1989 and October 25, 1989. The Planning Commission concurred with staff's proposed ordinance language as attached. CITY COUNCIL RECOI�IENDATION Staff recommends the City Council pursue the proposed ordinance amendment to include landscaping requirements in R-3, commercial, and industrial districts. BD/dn M-90-109 d PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COP�iISSION Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing of the Fridley Planning Commission at the Fridley Municipal Center, 6431 University Avenue N.E. on Wednesday, March 14, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of: Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #g0-01, by Murphy Oil Co., per Section 205.13.O1.C.7 of the Fridley City Code, to allow a motor vehicle fuel and oil dispensing service as an accessory use to a convenience store on Lot 10, Revised Auditor's Subdivision No. 23, and that part of Lot 33, Revised Auditor's Subdivision No. 23, Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows to wit: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 33, thence West along the North line of said Lot 33, 125.43 feet more or less to the East line of the East River Road, as the same is now laid out and constructed, thence Southeasterly along the Northeasterly line of said East River Road 55 feet, thence Northeasterly a distance of 114.4 feet more or less to a point on the east line of said Lot 33 said point being distant South 22.1 feet from the Northeast corner thereof, thence Northwesterly along the Northeasterly line of said Lot 33, 22.1 feet to the point of beginning together with that portion of the Northeasterly 1/2 of the East River Road included within the extension of the Northerly and Southerly lines of this description, according to the duly recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Registrar of Deeds in and for Anoka County, Minnesota. Subject to public streets and hiqhways and to easements, covenants and restrictions of record, if any. AND, Lot 33, Revised Auditor's Subdivision No. 23, Anoka County, Minnesota, except that part described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Lot 33; thence West along the North line of said Lot 33, 125.43 feet, more or less, to the East line of the East River Road, as the same is now laid out and constructed; thence Southeasterly along the Northeasterly line of said East River Road 55 feet; thence Northeasterly a distance of 114.4 feet, more or less, to a point on the East line of said Lot 33, said point being distant South 22.1 feet from the Northeast corner thereof; thence Northwesterly along the Northeasterly line of said Lot 33, 22.1 feet to the point of beginning together with that portion of the Northeasterly one-half of the East River Road included within the extension of the Northerly and Southerly lines of this description, according to the recorded plat thereof and situate in Anoka County, Minnesota, and subject to an easement for road purposes as described in Document Number 332565, generally located at 6485 and 6443 East River Road N.E., respectively (Spur Station). Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an opportunity at the above stated time and place. DONALD BETZOLD CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION Publish: February 28, 1990 March 7, 1990 Any questions related to this item may be referred to the Fridley Community Development Department, 571-3450. . a ti Spur Convenience Store Rezoning Special Use Permit Variance CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor William J. Nee 219 Logan Parkway N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Nancy J. Jorgenson 5730 Polk Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Steven Billings 5215 Lincoln Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55421 Dennis L. Schneider 6190 Stinson Boulevard N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Edward J. Fitzpatrick 5273 Horizon Drive N.E. Fridley, MN 55421 PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS MAILING LIST Murphy Oil Co. Gary Andelin 4600 West 77th Street Suite 304 Minneapolis, MN 55435 Murphy Oil Co. 200 Peach Street E1 Dorado, AR 71730 Murphy Oil Co. 6485 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Donna Miller 140 - 64 1/2 Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Kenneth Raymond 6420 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Steven Smuder 6414 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Donald Betzold 1601 N. Innsbruck Drive N.E. Colin Poynter Apt. 201 6408 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 David Kondrick 280 Stonybrook Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Susan Sherek 1530 - 73 1/2 Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Dean Saba 6325 Van Buren Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Paul Dahlberg 6664 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Alex Barna 560 Hugo Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 PAGE 1 OF 2 Planning 2/8/90 Council June Sakry 121 - 64 1/2 Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Walter Luckow 161 - 64 1/2 Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Bernadine Matushak 141 - 64 1/2 Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Eugene Henriksen 120 Mississippi Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Eugene Henriksen 2944 - 37th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 Ronald LaFond and Lewascko 459 - 96th Avenue Blaine, MN 55432 Ronald LaFond and Lewascko 140 Mississippi Place N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Robert Andres 3368 - Sth Avenue North Anoka, MN 55303 Robert Andres 117 Mississippi Place N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Ch-Ox Properties Inc. 137 Mississippi Place N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Ch-Ox Properties Inc. 13562 Highway 65 Anoka, MN 55303 William Corcoran I11 - 64 I/2 Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Randall Olchefske 166 Talmadge Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Randall Olchefske 6520 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Dallas flansen 6502 Hickory Drive N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Arlene Fernandes 95 Mississippi Way N.E. Fridley, PII�1 55432 Carl Christensen 6501 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 PAGE 2 OF 2 Spur Convenience Store a Rezoning Special Use Permit Variance Murphy Oil Co. 6443 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Warren Palm 6421 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Stuart Anderson 6409 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Stuart Anderson 1322 - 42 1/2 Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Gregory Maness 6437 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Peter Bernal 6431 East River Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 John Kimbler 80 Mississippi Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 e � s � STAFF REPORT APPEALS DATE �� PLAPNV(' COMMSSION DAl'E: March 14, 1990 f RI DLEY �i Ti �� /�� p�pq MM/ dn REQUEST PERMIT I�JMBER APPLICANT PROPOSED REQUEST LOCATION SITE DATA SIZE DENSITY PRESENT ZON�IG ADJACENT LAND USES $� Z� UTIJ'TE$ PARK DEDICATION ANALYSIS FMdANCIAL MVIPLICATIONS CONFORMANCE TO COMPFiEf'E�11/E PL.AN COMPATBILITY WtTH ADJACENT USES 8 ZONIVG ENV�ONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS STAFF RECOMMEPDATION APPEALS RECOMMENDATION PLANNN�G COMMISSION RECONNAENDATION SP ��90-01 Murphy Oil Company Special use permit required to allow motor vehicle fuel and oil dispensing service as an accessory use to a convenience store. 6443/6485 East River Road N.E. C-1, Local Business, and R-1, Single Family Dwelling R-1, Single Family Dwelling to the east and south; R-3, General Mutiple Family Dwelling to the west; C-2, General Business to the north. Yes Yes Staff Repo Mu�hy Oil SP #90-01, Page 2 Re—�� ermit be granted esting that a special use P 23� to allow a Murphy Oil Inc. is requ use to a dis ensing Be�ice as an accesso arcels are for Lots 10 and 33i f APuditor's Subdivision These p vehicle fuel and oi convenience store (Section 205.13.01.�•(�i • addressed as 6443 and 6485 East River Road N.E. Site A single convenience store/gas station. The Located on Lot 10 is a arage is locate Struc� res on both family home with a thre�o��emove the existing petitioner is proposing as station. sites and construct a new convenience store/g Anal sis lres that a special zoning district requ' ensing The C-1, Local Business, le Family Dwelling• it be granted for a motor ed R-le Sing and oil diSP cel to use Pe� �rrently, I+ot 33 is zon to rezone this par service. lied for a rezoning The petitioner has app �t 10 which is currently C-1, Local Business, with thin aaa tion, the proposed site plan zoned C-1, Local Business. ranted for the hardsurf The Appeals requires that tw s tback from the public right-of-waY• an d t he building�ended approva l of these variances on FebruarY 20, Commission reco 1990' irements and provides lan meets the C-1 code requ� arcels The new site p ro osed use. reen space to screen andt ef site from theep lp p ent's adequate g ortions of artm on the east and south P onded to the Engineering Dep ro osing The petitioner has also resp at the site by P P, driveways to facillians concerns abou a lose some of the existi t has reviewed the p to relocate an p,noka Coun y i Street better traffic mane �ria the driveway closest to Mississipp and is recommending lnion that access to the site fromloaee be closed. It is staff's oP� laces, as the site has emp Y etitioner is revising the radius on the River Road should occ The P two p northbound. parking at the south • e existing traf f ic f or travel l ing driveway to discourag rior to issuance This issue should be resolved with Anoka County p of the building pe�it. tanks, and the results ' ner has conducted soil tesieum� check for undergroun The petitio etro Engineeri g contamination from the existing P the City of these tests have been reviewed by devices will be he test results found that ��i g s no contamination Department. T Fire Code. on the site, and new tanks with mon installed as required by MPCA and the Uniform Staff Report SP #90-01, Murphy Oil Page 3 Mr. Philip Franklin, 6437 East River Road, attended the February 20, 1990 Appeals Commission meeting and raised the issue of a lack of an identified sidewalk which the City would maintain along East River Road. Staff inet on site with Murphy Oil and it was agreed that Murphy Oil would construct a sidewalk five feet wide which would accommodate the City's snow removal equipment. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the request, SP #90-01, pending approval of the variances and the rezoning, and completion of any stipulations related to those requests. The proposed request meets the minimum standards in Section 205.13.O1.C.(7) of the zoning code. The proposed request reduces the traffic hazards and increases the buffering and screening between the two zoning districts. Staff recommends the following stipulation for the special use permit for approval: 1. Reconstruct the existing sidewalk to a minimum width of five feet from the south property lines around the site to the northeast corner. 2. Drainage calculations shall be submitted to the Engineering Department prior to issuance of a building permit. 3. The driveway issue shall be resolved with Anoka County prior to issuance of a building permit. 4. Approval of the variance request. e 0 2 SEC C/TY ` \ �•' � � �-- �.—.�+ — �, � Q•� . 15, T. 30. R. 24 Of FR/OL EY cavoa►nv,ur Ma e .�-�, i I8.'; C .,• �'� !.;' �� 1 SP 4�90-01 Murphy Oil Co. 41� �� ---r= � ..,:�: r•i ��. � � rs • ' ' li r.` a'r r :' �' La E , � �.. � n � ° �i � � . . . i'---� o ��- 14 � � �. �' ° ` �; � . � ��Y�� h ' . , �" II�_' ' . � � _ �. : y � . � ---!-�3-• +s � . 7R1}f ti r � ; � i �__ , � , � �� I� r� � - i• • r — I I • 1" ? . jG- `F+- • I . I. � •�� r .� � .� ; - :n ' � Y.C'�` ' ' � � re.� ' ' a... ... •d^��„-_ - ,°� �� v.s�. �, e..e �..r��new. - 44 /20, 43 4�.�.>.e P,. � LOCATION MAP .� 0 � p � i . �;:��a} js�i � e i �t e : t� t� d� � �_ ie �e • ;: ;: ;? � 6� 6: 66 �� riui i� u+ e88� �� : �� t... .. .. .. 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Blaine chose to negotiate because they are happy with the services of BFI. In a community survey done in 1987, trash disposal was rated the highest of the services the City provided. Mr. Haver stated there are several advantages to having one hauler. The costs are less in the long run. There is one company over which to spread the overhead. One company that drives through the streets so there is an efficiency. If a problem arises with something not being picked up, noise, etc., there is one company to work with. Less staff time is involved from the perspective of dealing with the hauler. Mr. Haver stated there is less wear and tear on the streets. Haulers have traditionally gone over the load limits and weight is a problem especially in the spring with damage to the streets. What is recycled is more easily marketed. The larger quantity often means a better price. The recent paper problem was not a problem for BFI. Having the larger quantity helped get a better price. He has been told by the haulers that it requires a population of 20,000 that they haul for to become efficient. Blaine has a population of 38,500. Mr. Haver stated this system also has disadvantages. People have a sense of loss of freedom. In some cases, they would rather pay more for that freedom of choosing a hauler. One problem Blaine encountered was that the tipping fees increased dramatically at the start of the program from $17.95/ton to $63.00/ton. Residents tended to think this was because they did not have the freedom to choose a hauler. There is less flexibility for residents. There is a wide spectrum of what people want, but one hauler must limit what they provide. There is a loss of competition. If the market fluctuates, the City of Blaine is locked into a certain price. The City does the billing which requires more staff time. Mr. Haver stated everyone pays a flat fee of $19.50/month per household. Yard waste and recycling part of the program has been very successful. The City has abated 25�-27� of the waste in one year. One thousand and one tons were recycled in the first six months of the year. Mr. Burns asked if the monthly fee reflected the 6� SCORE surcharge, and would the County allow the City to use SCORE funds to offset recycling costs. ENVIRONMENTAL QDALITY AATD ENERGY COMMIBSION MEETING, JANIIARY 30. 1990 - PAGE 3 ,. Mr. Haver stated the City of Blaine did not change the fee because some will be returned to the City. The funds were not used to recycle. Councilmember Schneider asked what Fridley residents were paying for garbage hauling services. Ms. Campbell stated fees range from $16.00/month to $19.50/month. The City pays for the recycling service. According to Mr. Haver, one thing that is happening in the open system is that haulers are not raising their fees as they need to in order to get additional customers. People will find this spring that there are haulers that will not pick up yard waste. Mr. Dussault stated haulers will charge $2.00/bag to pick up yard waste. Mr. Svanda asked if the same company had one truck come around for picking up garbage, another for recycling, another for yard waste, and a fourth for white goods. Mr. Dussault stated the hauler subcontracts for white goods. This company comes in two times a week to pick up, and the customer pays $15.00 per white good, which is a discounted rate. Mr. Haver stated there was another factor they had not explained. When negotiating the contract, the hauler said this is how much will be recycled, how much is to be abated, and built this into the fee. Our agreement is that, for every ton we recycle over that amount, the hauler pays a tipping fee to the City for recyclables. This is built into the fee up front and anything over that at $63.00/ ton. The price charged can be raised based on the tipping fee. At the same time, they raised what they paid us what they pay for those recyclables. Councilmember Schneider stated that the hauler pays $63.00/ton of solid waste and for recyclables the hauler pays the City. Mr. Dussault stated this was true for tonnages over the baseline which is the goal set by the County. Mr. Haver stated residents pay $19.50, not including the $80,000+ received at the end of this year. That money will be used to keep the rates lower in the future. The City chose to keep a high balance in the sanitation fund in order to keeps rates to the residents more stable. ENVZRONMENTAL QQALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING, JANIIARY 30, 1990 - PAGE 4 Councilmember Schneider stated that BFI's bid for recycling services in Fridley was much higher than Super Cycle's bid. Ms. Campbell stated Blaine's contract cost for 6 months is about $1 million. Fridley's was about $27,000 which is only for one service. Mr. Dahlberg stated the charge to residents was $19.50, and asked how this was broken down. Mr. Haver stated that of the $19.50 fee, $16.09 is for trash, $0.86 for recycling, $1.04 for yard waste, and $2.03 for administrative costs. Mr. Sielaff asked the cost to the City for billing. Mr. Haver stated the cost was 37 cents per resident per month prior to this year. At the end of last year, our fund balance depleted rapidly. The City Manager in 1987 whose to absorb the increases at that time and the fund balance fell, and chose that it would be adjusted with the new contract. Costs include a half-time staff person and some computer time. There are 9,400 households on this contract. Mr. Bondow asked how many times the price has increased in the last year. Mr. Haver stated the price was increased three times, in January, March and July. Another factor is that Blaine started getting charged by the County. The City's billing is behind them with a quarterly billing, and BFI bills the City monthly. Mr. Dussault stated that, when you consider routing trucks for household per mile, some areas have a low population density. Columbia Heights also has organized hauling. We are getting a better deal on households per mile. Columbia Heights is charged $19.45 per household and that City is more densely populated. There are now no figures on household per mile, but there will be in the future. Councilmember Schneider asked how often the rates are changed. Mr. Dussault stated the disposal part of the contract could be changed each time the tipping fee is changed. ENVIRONMENTAL QDALITY AND $NERGY COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 30, 1990__ - PAGE 5 Recycling has a 4� per year adjustment for cost of ' living. Mr. Haver added the increase was not passed on this year. This is a three-year contract that started in March. Before this, there was a two-year contract with a one- year extension just for refuse. Mayor Nee asked if this was an open bid. Mr. Haver stated it was not, but rather a negotiated contract with the current hauler. With 9,400 households, few companies could do a good job. Mayor Nee asked if competition could be increased by cutting the City in half. Ms. Campbell explained this would then be a zoned approach. Mr. Burns asked what incentives were provided for recycling. Mr. Dussault stated the City provided bins, same day collection for refuse and recycled materials, and on a weekly basis. Convenience will do much to get people to recycle. Mr. Burns asked if the City put money into promotion. Mr. Dussault stated they had brochures and letters. Last year they sent out two. Mr. Haver stated the containers really help. When the container goes out, there is a subtle pressure on those who don't put their container out. The City purchased 21-gallon containers that holds three grocery bags. It is less expensive than the stacked bins. The bins were provided and paid for out of the administrative fee. Sixty cents of that fee went to pay for containers. If someone loses a container or doesn't have one, the City will give that person a bin. This is also covered through the administrative fee. Mr. Dussault stated the water, sewer, and garbage are charged on one bill. Councilmember Schneider asked how they handled telephone � calls. ENVIRONMENTAL QIIALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING, JANIIARY 30, 1990 - PAGE 8 Mr. Dussault felt the market would price some haulers out. Some will combine with another company or sell out ' to a bigger company. Mr. Schneider stated service was also a factor. If he has something extra to be picked up, the hauler will pick it up. Would BFI in Blaine do the same thing? Mr. Haver stated they would pick up extra items. This is required in the contract. Mr. Burns stated his hauler will remind him if he forgets to put out the garbage. Ms. Campbell stated this hauler would like to see a zoned organized approach if we make any changes. The benefit he has stated is that all households would be in the same area. Mr. Haver stated the problem in zoned organized is the loss of freedom. Mr. Svanda asked if Blaine has volume based fees. Mr. Haver stated there is a cost for keeping track of that volume. For a small generator, there is a savings. But, when you pay for the cost of keeping track, there is extra time. One also pays for illegal dumping. There is a base rate for the truck to go out. Blaine is now looking at allowing a one-can rate for certain people rather than the three now allowed. Mr. Svanda asked how they entice people to recycle. Mr. Haver stated Blaine has a 60$-70� participation rate so there is an incentive. Sometimes the weight of the refuse is the same even though there is only one can. Some burn and some dump illegally. Mr. Schneider asked how many people on the City staff were involved in solid waste. Mr. Dussault stated he is involved on a part-time basis along with other duties, Mr. Haver is full-time, a billing clerk is part-time and the clerk also handles calls. Mayor Nee asked what would happen if the City would franchise and have the hauler send out the bills. ENVIRONMENTAL QIIALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING, JANIIARY 30, 1990 - PAGE 9 _ Mr. Haver felt they would likely charge more for the cost of billing and collection. Mr. Dahlberg stated the City will still have admini- strative costs that the City would need to �recoup. Mr. Burns stated there is a bill in the State legislature that would have the City provide just compensation for haulers that are pushed out of business. Mr. Dussault stated the premise is that the haulers feel their routes are their property. A City that organizes then denies them of their property. Mr. Haver stated that in nine different states having lawsuits for just compensation they have held for the hauler. Mr. Dussault stated that cities that are considering organizing want to do so before just compensation is approved. Mr. Burns asked what Mssrs. Haver and Dussault felt the success rate would be for just compensation to be passed. Mr. Dussault stated there are very powerful factions involved. He felt the issue gets polarized more and, as costs go up, it will be more likely to pass. He felt they could see this in two years. Mr. Haver stated one way to get around it is to bid out the whole city. Then you have no little guys left. You bid and negotiate the next contract. Ms. Campbell stated there are instances where just compensation would be warranted. If all the haulers have an opportunity to bid, they would warrant just compensation. Mr. Dussault stated Minnesota has a statute that will need to be changed, modified or interpreted, which basically has to do with the Waste Management Act, that stipulates that any municipality can bid, negotiate, or contract for services on behalf of their residents. Mr. Haver stated that, if you look at that as the municipality's right, it is contrary to just compensation. Councilmember Schneider asked what the haulers would like to see. ENVIRONMENTAL QIIALITY liND BNERGY CO�ISSION MEETING, JANUARY 30. 1990 - PAGE 10 Ms. Campbell stated there were four different opinions from four different haulers. They would like status quo, remaining as it is now. If there must be a change, then zoned organized would hurt the least. . Mr. Svanda stated that about five years ago the haulers were opposed to anything. Now they are willing to negotiate and be involved in the final decision. Mr. Haver stated it is the same all over the metro area. No one really knows what will happen in the next few years because everything is moving rapidly, especially the legislation with SCORE, the modifications being made to the Waste Management Act. It is difficult to perceive what it will be like in two years. Councilmember Schneider stated, if we went organized, it would be a drastic change. Would it make sense that we need to get the incentive for recycling but not change the system for one year? Mr. Burns asked what Blaine was doing for multi-family units, and this part of the recycling requirement under SCORE? Mr. Haver stated they were doing nothing right now, but were looking at it. There is a conference on the requirements under SCORE, and they will address that issue. Mayor Nee offered the suggestion that, if the City had the licensing requirements include what we want and increased the fees to cover recycling, then we don't have to confront. He did not think the history of negotiated purchasing is that great. Ms. Campbell stated that a hauler which is in a zoned organized contract feels it negatively affects his service. Mayor Nee stated they would be conditioning the license fee on their gross and will contribute to what their responsibility is toward recycling. The City would continue to contract with Super Cycle, but the haulers would contribute for that service. Councilmember Schneider added the contractor could also be given the option to either subcontract for recycling or help pay for recycling services through the licensing fees. Either way, the haulers would have to pay for it. - 0 ENVIRONMENTAL QIIALITY AND ENERGY COIrIIriI88ION 1�EETING, JANIIARY 30, 1990 _ - PAGE 11 Ms. Campbell stated the State is already imposing a 6� sales tax on that service. Mr. Bondow stated this could be passed on to�the haulers and subtracted from the license fee. Mr. Burns asked what would be done about yard waste. Mayor Nee stated the issue of yard waste could be outlined as part of the licensing requirements. Mr. Dussault recommended discussing this idea with the City Attorney to see if this is indeed a form of organization. Councilmember Schneider stated he would like to see the following four objectives: i) competition; 2) small haulers be able to compete; 3) meet the City's recycling goal; and 4) meet goal without having to draw out of the general fund to do so. How can this be done? Haulers could cover the cost of recycling through license fees. SCORE money could be used to buy bins which would encourage recycling or pay for promotion. Mr. Haver stated that competition is less in a consortium that in an organized system. Councilmember Schneider stated that in recycling the volume is important and a single hauler could get that volume. Mayor Nee stated the problem is how to pay for it. Mr. Bondow stated the same day pick up would be nice, but he is now used to the every other Friday system. Councilmember Schneider felt the bins have helped. Mr. Burns felt a bin for newspapers was needed. Mr. Dussault stated there are various ways to charge to cover costs . The haulers generally do not want to charge to do this. It is also necessary to know what the median charge for recycling is. Councilmember Schneider stated this would also transfer the billing to the hauler. ENVIRONMENTAL QIIALITY l�ND ENERGY COMMIBSION MEETING, JANQARY 30. 1990 - PAGE 12 Mr. Haver stated it may not happen in this state, but there is a law on the books that protects you. This may not be true in two or three years. Mayor Nee stated the haulers could be required to pick up trash and yard waste, and contribute to a recycling fund as part of the licensing requirements. The hauler could then charge their customers as needed to cover their costs. Mr. Dussault felt it could work if it could be done without "rocking the boat" and by keeping the rates within what the market will allow. Picking up yard waste will drive the price up. b. December Monthly Report Ms. Campbell reviewed the December report. Tonnages from the curbside recycling program were up and the participation rate was at the same rate as last year. Collections at the drop-off center is doing well. The aluminum price is down. Aluminum is the only revenue generating material. Total tonnage for the year was 1,118 tons which does not meet the goal of 1,312 tons. The goal was changed mid-stream to allow Fridley to be paid for each ton recycled. In May, 1989, we lost office paper. With this paper, we may.have met the goal. Mr. Dahlberg asked if this takes into account other business in the community. Ms. Campbell stated this is not allowed. Commercial and industrial are not allowed. Some of the schools are included. The City has had the same rate of growth in participation in 1989 as in the previous year which is considered moderate considering 7,000 households. Ms. Campbell stated the contract for curbside collection was approved by the City Council on January 8, 1990. She felt the bid process helped. Ms. Campbell stated the Association of Recycling Managers met to discuss the impact of the SCORE legislation at the different levels of government. Mr. Svanda asked if yard waste was discussed and what the conclusion was. Ms. Campbell stated yard waste was discussed in November and January. Some of the conclusions were the definition and how to implement the surcharge of $3.50 per cubic � ENVIRONMENTAL QIIl�LITY l�IdD ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING. JANUARY 30, 1990 — PAGE 13 yard coming into the County site by private haulers. They are trying to discourage curbside pick up of yard waste and encourage residents to take responsibility. This is for yard waste only, not brush. They did hand out a list of tree removal companies. . c. Yard Waste Management Options - Draft Report for EQE's Review Ms. Campbell referred to her memo of January 18 regarding a Comparative Analysis of Yard Waste Management Options. The options however have changed since the memo went out. Mr. Burns stated they are looking at yard waste options this week. Three different leaf pick up options and are costing them out. He had hoped to have this ready for the meeting. There will be a brief discussion after the meeting on February 12. Mr. Burns stated that basically, the options for yard waste are: 1) a"fancy" program where yard waste is vacuumed from the boulevard; 2) have residents rake leaves in the gutter and the City would clean; and 3) have people bag the leaves, place the bags on the curb, and have the City pick it up and debag at the compost site. Staff is looking at the three options and the costs. Staff has looked at a number of issues regarding the operation of the compost site and modifications that can be made at the site. They had thought of transfer bins at the site which could be hauled away, but this may require security. Ms. Campbell has suggested having a monitor at the site when equipment is there, perhaps only in the fall. Mr. Burns stated there may be a 30-60 day period that the site is open on weekends and charging $1/vehicle per trip to cover costs. That should generate enough money cover the cost of a monitor. Ms. Campbell stated there was not a problem until this year, but with the changes over the summer, there were other materials that came in to the site. Mr. Burns stated there have been people coming in with brush. A monitor would help to maintain harmony. Councilmember Schneider asked if the fee would cover costs. ENVIRONMENTAL QIIALITY AND ENERGY COM1rIII88ION ME$TING, JANUARY 30, 1990 - PAGE 14 Mr. Burns stated it would cover costs of a security guard plus more. Mr. Dahlberg asked if the options included�a provision for brush. If this is a difficulty for residents to get rid of, how well can it be dealt with? Ms. Campbell stated brush can be disposed of by giving the resident the name of a private company. Mr. Dahlberg felt perhaps this service could be organized if residents wish to participate. Ms. Campbell stated this is not a service now being provided, but rather this is to maintain the services we now have. Mr. Svanda asked if this included garden waste. Ms. Campbell stated this was included in yard waste. Mr. Burns has learned that the County is planning to charge for compost taken to the site. Ms. Campbell explained that, if the yard waste is part of a curbside pick up program, the County will charge $3.50/cubic yard, which adds about $70,000 to curbside costs. If it is a dropoff by the resident, they will not charge. A transfer site will have a lower volume. Mr. Dahlberg asked if staff had looked at other options for the compost site. . Ms. Campbell had talked with Mr. Glander of Super Cycle. Recomp has facilities in St. Cloud, but he will be getting back with figures. Other companies will receive, but will not transfer. Mr. Dahlberg asked if one of the haulers had said something about using land for spreading compost. Ms. Campbell stated this would not be the City's management problem, but rather the haulers, because this is in the waste stream. Mr. Dahlberg asked if it would be cheaper to "sell" it to another hauler. Ms. Campbell stated multiple buyers would be needed because of the volume. , ENVIRONMENTAL QIIALITY l�ND ENERGY COMMI88ION MEETING, JANOARY 30. 1990 - PAGE 15 _ Mr. Dahlberg asked if there were other options. Ms. Campbell stated there were, but it is not certain that the cost would be less. Mr. Burns stated it cost the City S11,000 to get rid of the leaves. Mr. Burns stated the City Council would review options on yard waste at their Council Conference meeting. No action will be taken. This is an information item. In this case, we have a shorter timetable because we will be getting into the yard waste season. Mr. Dahlberg asked if the commission could review at their next meeting. Mr. Burns stated he would send the information out individually to commission members when the Council packets go out, and commission members can attend the meeting that night. 2. OLD BUSINESS• a. Consideration of Proposal for Recycle Survey from C. J. Olson Associates Ms. Campbell stated C. J. Olson has submitted a proposal to conduct a recycling survey. This company would ask questions that would determine preferences toward different options and attitudes toward containers and rates. The proposal has a section on household hazardous waste which was removed because SCORE makes this the responsibility of the County. The proposal was expanded to include yard waste questions. The cost is about $12,243. SCORE gave us about $54,000 to work with. That cost would be covered by the Anoka County grant. Staff think the survey would give more information and increase the comfort level as we make decisions. Questions would cover the options. Mr. Svanda stated that some people will answer the survey without being educated. How will the survey bridge that gap? Ms. Campbell stated that the City of Minneapolis found that people were willing to pay more for a certain level of service. Those kind of questions need to be answered before making any big decisions. People are more aware ENVIRONMENTAL QDALITY I►ND ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING, Jl�IdQARY 30, 1990 — PAGE 16 of recycling and solid waste problems than was anticipated. Mayor Nee asked if �here was a way to providing sufficient information so that all understand. Ms. Campbell stated they do. The surveyors have a way of presenting the questions so residents understand. Mr. Bondow understood the money was from the SCORE grant, and the purpose of this grant is to fund recycling. Is this considered a part of this. Ms. Campbell stated that this was acceptable, according to information received from the County. Mr. Schneider questionned if the funds could be better used to buy bins. Mr. Bondow asked what the $54,000 for the year. Ms. Campbell stated the funds were for this activity and was part of the 1990 funding, based on $5.00 per household. Mr. Dahlberg asked if the funds were available at this point. Mr. Campbell stated a joint powers agreement would need to be executed. Mr. Burns stated there is potentially $124,000 for promotion, hauling, or recycling. He thought $45,000 was for bins and could be used for promotion. There is a specified amount for promotion. Between the two amounts, the cost of the survey could be easily covered. He suggested looking at the categories on pages 1 and 2 for the types of things to be included as part of the survey. Mr. Dahlberg asked if consideration has been given to the focus group approach rather than a telephone survey. Mr. Burns stated that they had discussed with the consultant the focus groups, phone survey, and both approaches together. This company has also done surveys for Dakota County, Hennepin County, and Minneapolis. There recommendation was, if you have money for one, a phone survey would be most valuable. An advantage of a focus group would be the opportunity to educate. It could be more direct to measure four options. ENVIRONMENTAL QIIALITY AND ENERGY COMMI88ION MEETING, JANUARY 30. 1990 - PAG$ 17 Mr. Dahlberg felt one could provide the background information better as well. A 15-minute phone interview is a long time to get a person to participate. Mr. Burns stated this company has called at all hours of the day to reach residents. Ms. Campbell stated she has done this work. Once people get into it, it is okay. It is good public relations. Mr. Svanda felt the satisfaction of the current recycling program and the opinion of the four options should be grouped together because one relates into the other. Mr. Burns stated another option could be to do the survey ourselves. When the survey for the liquor store was done, the City picked a random sample. Their results correlated with those of the survey. What is important is how the client defines their need. If you don't define your needs correctly, the survey will not give you what you want. If the liquor survey were to be done again, other questions would be included. He felt they did a very good job. Mr. Dahlberg referred to the Budget and Timeframe on page 5, and asked if this was set up so the City could pick and chose their options. For instance, have them design the questionnaire, we would interview and collect the data, and they would do the data processing, analysis and report. Are they willing to break it out and what would our costs be for staffing? Mr. Bondow stated these figures must have been the result of discussions. Mr. Burns stated this was a pretty standard format. Mr. Bondow also felt there was benefit to be gained by using professional surveyors and would get more valid results. Mr. Burns stated the City could save money by doing the survey themselves, but there would be a great deal of time involved. There is also staff time. They do a nice job. They have computer programs set up to do so and we don't. Mr. Dahlberg asked if it is set up so that the City could gather the information and they could tabulate. ENVIRONMENTAL QIIALITY l�ND . ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING, JANIIARY 30, 1990 - PAGE 18 Ms. Campbell felt this might undercut the value of the contract. It has been stated that it is important to get - the opinions of our citizens. This survey would probably give us the answer to some of those questions. Mr. Bondow stated that the commission would qet the input on what they would like to see in a survey, even at this cost, so we can make a decision. Mayor Nee stated the City is at a very important juncture and needs help in order to make decisions. Ms. Campbell stated the City Council would likely be seeing this at an upcoming City Council meeting. MOTION by Mr. Bondow, seconded by Mr. Svanda, to recommend the City Council approve the proposal to initiate a research study for the City of Fridley's solid waste and recycling program and proceed to gather the information. Mr. Burns indicated the delivery times were solid. Mr. Dahlberg stated the company seems to want to move rather quickly. Ms. Campbell stated this is what was requested by staff. Mr. Dahlberg requested the opportunity to review the questionnaire before it is finalized. Mr. Svanda agreed, but didn't feel it should wait until the February meeting. Mr. Burns suggested mailing the questionnaire to commission members with an opportunity to review and make comments. This will provide an opportunity for feedback. If inembers want to bring it in at a meeting, this could also be done. The goal is to get something going before the end of the quarter and definitely before the end of the first half of the year. Mr. Bondow was comfortable with sending out and having time to review. A special meeting could be called if it was felt necessary. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON DAHLBERG DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ENVIRONMENTAL QIIALITY AND ENERGY COMKISSION MEETING. JANIIARY 30, 1990 - PAGE 19 Mr. Burns stated this would go before the City Council on February 12th. It does not need to go before the Planning Commission. 3. OTHER BUSINESS: a. Mr. Dahlberg provided copies of two articles, "Environmental Shopper's Guide" and "What to Buy", from the February, 1990, issue of Changinq Times. He also provided copies of an educational supplement called "The New 3 R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" as provided by the Star Tribune. b. Ms. Campbell is on a committee working on a directory of recycling opportunities. The committee hopes to have the directory out to all Anoka County residents by the summer. c. The February agenda includes no outside speakers. Ms. Campbell felt that the issue of yard waste would take up much of the time as well as working on recommendations. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Mr. Svanda, seconded by Mr. Bondow, to adjourn the meeting. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON DAHLBERG DECLARED THE JANUARY 30, 1990, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, r �(. U�. �D Lavonn Cooper � Recording Secretary � ly� .� . �r CITY OF ?RIDLEY HUlil�1 it880IIRCa8 COl�[IBBION ltE$TI�TG, BEBRQ7�RY 1, 1990 �MOMUrS1Y1Urw�M�YMArA�YA�NA��Y��.►��Y�Y��rNA��M��M��►��M.Yr CALL TO O�DBR: Chairperson Sherek called the February 1, 1990, Human Resources Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: Sue Sherek, LeRoy Oquist, Marija Netz Paul Westby, Sue Jackson Steven Barg, Planning Assistant � • - . . L� • � :1 J Y � _ �_ • �' • � �,r • �r �1 MO I N by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Ms. Netz, to approve the January 4, 1990, Human Resources Commission minutes as written. QPON A VOICE VOTE, l�LL VOTING lIYE, CH�IRPER80N BSERER DECLARED T8E MOTION C1IRRIBD DNAI�tIZtOIIBLY. .� � � �� MOTIQ,�T by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Ms. Netz, to approve the agenda as written. OPON A VOICB VOTE, ALL VOTINQ l�YE, CHAIRPBRBON 8H8RElC DBCLARED THE MOTION CARRIED ONANIKOIISLY. 1. OLD BUSINESS: a. IIpdate oa Possibl• Rsdistributioa o! Damsqod c3oods Mr. Barg stated that the Commission had sent a letter to businesses in Fridley sellinq food and food related products to find out what they did with their damaged, but usable goods, and if they would be willing to donate these qoods to a local food shelf. He then followed up with a telephone call to each business. Mr. Barg stated the replies were mixed. Some businesses return their damaged to goods to the parent company, some throw them away, and some do donate to local food shelves. He stated he found several businesses who said they would be interested in donating their damaged goods R��1'_: i. �� S� Y�Y _. � � Y� � •� �� b. c. to food shelves, but needed to first contact the parent company. Mr. Barg stated he felt that Bendinq these letters to Fridley businesses did have an impact, and the follow-up telephone call helped make them more aware of the need by local food shelves. He stated SACA, St. Williams, and CEAP certainly appreciate the Commission's efforts. vpdat• on s�aior Housinq Mr. Barg stated the Commission members had received a copy of Mr. Burns' memo dated January 4, 1990. As he understood it, this addresses the extent to which the City Council would consider usinq TIF money for senior housing. Ms. Sherek stated she was very happy to read this memo. She stated this is a very positive step since the additional funding (up to 15$ of a project cost) might be the difference as to whether or not a given project can be successfully financed. IIpdat• oa No Fauit Grievana� Traininq Mr. Barq stated he contacted Samantha Orduno, New Brighton Assistant City Manaqer, and the State Department of Human Rights and they are very receptive about No- Fault Grievance Training for Fridley and New Brighton for late April/early May. The Department of Human Rights asked that a date be selected as soon as possible and submitted to them within the next couple of weeks. Ms. Sherek stated that staff should also contact the Cities of Falcon Heights, Arden Hills, Shoreview, Roseville, and inform them of this No-Fault Grievance Traininq. Staff should work with Ms. Orduno to pick a date and proceed. 2. NEW BUSINESS: a. �evi�M/Disouss Forms i Procedures tor 1990 CDBQ Fundinq Proa�ss Mr. Barg handed out the forms to the Commission members. He etated the CDBG fundinq process will be starting in March. He etated the memo from Lisa Campbell dated January 25, 1990, explains the procese. The City will be receivinq $104,291 in CDBG funds this year. Staff is recommending that $70,000 be committed to the Riverview Heights Project and $33,291 for Human Service funding. Last year it was $34,068. Mr. Barq stated this will be �� ,�� W / f a � }�lY_i__�� Y�.Y � Y� _ - � � qoinq to the City Council in a couple of weeks for approval. � . ��.�� 1�OTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Ms. Netz, to adjourn the meeting. Vpon a voics voto, all votinq ap�, Cbairpsrson 8h�r�k dealar�d the Februarp i, 1990, Husan R•sourc�� comafssfon a��tinq adjournad at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully sub itted, Lyn Saba Recordinq Secretary �. -� ,. CITY O� BRIDLEY PIlR1CB AND R8C�871TION CO1rIIdZ88ION l[88TINa, B'EB. 5, 1990 .►NS.Y.►N�M��Yw�►�tiN�M.►�YNS�Y�N��y��N��M�►�►��.►��SqDAN��N�ti��Y�YN��.►��Y�►�►� CALL TO ORDER• Chairperson Kondrick called the February 5, 1990, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Members Absent: Dave Kondrick, Mary Schreiner, Dick Younq, Tim Solberq, John Gargaro None Others Present: Jack Kirk, Director of Recreation and Natural Resources Carl Genz, 1090 - 75rd Avenue N.E. Scott Holum, 6575 Monroe Street N.E. Mike Ross, Champlin MN David Bacon, Rockford, I�i APPROVAL OF JANUARY 8. 1990 PARKS AND R CREATION COMMISSION MINUTES• MOTION by Mr. Young, seconded by Ms. Schreiner, to approve the January 8, 1990, Parks and Recreation Commission minutes as written. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOOSLY. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION by Ms. Schreiner, seconded by Mr. Gargaro, to approve the agenda the following changes: The softball tournament requests under "New Business" be moved to the first item. Add: Moore Lake Park under "Staff Report" Add: Goose Management at Moore Lake under "Staff Report" Add: Softball tournament requests - Fridley Jaycees under "New Business" IIPON A VOICE VOTE, 11LL VOTING AYB, CHAIRP$RSON lCONDRICR DECLARED T8E MOTION C1�lRRIED UNANIMOIIBLY. f } .; PARKS i RECREPiTION COI�QIIBSION KTa. , FgBRIIARY 5. 1990 PA(3E 2 1. NEW BUSINESS: a. b. Boftball Tournamant Request - I[inassota Btats Hiqh School Leaque Mr. Kirk stated this is the same type of tournament the Minnesota State High School League has run the last four years at Community Park. The tournament will be held on June 8-9, 1990, and only utilizes two fields. The City participates by runninq the concession stand and doing some support work such as field maintenance. In addition to the rental fee, the City gets additional monies for any additional work, whether it is policing the grounds, maintenance, supervision, etc. The Minnesota State High School League has run good tournaments in the past, and staff recommends approval. OT ON by Mr. Gargaro, seconded by Mr. Solberg, to approve the request from the Minnesota State High School League for a softball tournament to be held on June 8-9, 1990, at the Community Park. IIPON A VOICB VOTE, ALL VOTINQ AYE, CBAIRPERBON KONDRICK DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMODSLY. Softball Tournament Request - Fridlep Tiqer Hockey Booster Club Mr. Kirk stated he stated this is the Fridley Tiger Hockey Booster Club's 13th or 14th application for a softball tournament. He stated staff recommends approval at the non profit organization rate of $600 and a concession stand fee of $50/day (adjusted at the October 2, 1989, meeting). MOT ON by Mr. Gargaro, seconded by Ms. approve the request from the Fridley Tiger Club for a softball tournament to be held 24, 1990, at the Community Park. Schreiner, to Hockey Booster �n June 2 2, 2 3, IIPON A VOICE VOTg, ALL VOTING AYE, CBAIRPERBON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. c. Sottball Tournament Request - Fridlep Lions Club Mr. Kirk stated that last year the Fridley Lions Club sponsored the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (1�Il2PA) state tournament. Everything went well, and the Fridley Lions Club has reapplied to the 1rII2PA and been approved to sponsor another tournament this year. A state tournament is a little different than an invitational tournament in that the 1rII2PA, along with �. � F� ' �" :L� �__ • �i� Yis • � s4 � • � . , d. assistance from the Parks and Recreation Department, actually takes care of the administration of the tournament. Rick DeGardner, Proqram Supervisor, will be the tournament director. The Fridley Lions Club will do all the support work--the field maintenance and concessions. Based on last year's tournament, staff is recommending approval. O ION by Ms. Schreiner, seconded by Mr. Solberg, to approve the request from the Fridley Lions Club for a softball tournament to be held on August 17-19, 1990, at the Community Park. IIPON l�i VOICE VOTB, 1►LL VOTIN�i 11YE, CHAIRPBRSON 1CONDRICR DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. Mr. Gargaro stated that last year the Lions Club did not actually pay the $600 non profit organization fee. Instead they made a donation in goods and services to the City. Would the Commission look favorably on the Lions Club doing the same thing this year? The Lions Club prefers to donate goods rather than pay the rental fee. Mr. Kirk stated that last year in lieu of the $600 rental fee, the Lions Club donated a badly needed boat for Moore Lake. The actual out-of-pocket cost to the Lions Club was around $875. O ON by Mr. Young, seconded by Ms. Schreiner, that the Fridley Lions Club work with staff on an appropriate item to be purchased in lieu of the $600 non-profit organization rental fee. IIPON A VOIC$ VOTB, 4 MEMBERS VOTING AYE, 1 MEMBER ABSTAINING� CBAIRPER80N �ONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. 8oitball Tournament Request - Tarqet Distribution Center Mr. Kirk stated this is Target�s second tournament request. Mr. Carl Genz is at the meeting to answer any questions. Mr. Genz stated this is an invitational tournament for Twin Cities Target store softball teams. Mr. Schreiner stated that this tournament on August 10- 12, 1990, appears to be back-to-back with the Men's D League tournament. The Commission has always been concerned about overusage of the fields by having tournaments on back-to-back weekends. r � r� PARRS ir RECRBATION COMMISSION 1iTa.. FEBRIIARY 5. 1990 PAGE 4 Mr. Kirk stated they do try not to have tournaments back- to-back. He stated the Men's C League play-offs and the Men�s D League play-offs listed the last weekend in July and first weekend in Auqust are not invitational tournaments. They are part of the City's oum softball program. Because the IrII2PA has moved up some of the state tournaments so early in August, the City does not have time to play during the week and has had to put its own play-offs on the weekend. Normally, these play-offs would not be on the fields on the weekend and they wouldn't have a problem with the Target tournament being the first weekend in August. But, because staff feels the City's own play-offs need to take priority, they have actually recommended that the Target tournament move to the second weekend in Auqust. Mr. Kirk stated staff does not see a problem with this and recommends approval. Staff feels there are enough weekends throughout the summer when the park is left open, and turf is not a concern like it was when the park was new. With the irrigation system, the park is really in good shape. MOTION by Ms. Schreiner, seconded by Mr. Gargaro, to approve the request from the Target Distribution Center to hold a softball tournament on August 10-12, 1990, at the Community Park. Mr. Kondrick stated that staff should really watch the fields closely to see how much wear and tear the fields can take when there are tournaments scheduled back-to- back. Mr. Gargaro stated that in watching the Men's D League play-offs, there are only 10 teams and the fields will not get that much use. Play isn't constant like it is with an invitational weekend tournament. Mr. Kirk clarified with Mr. Genz that the concession stand fee has been changed by the Commission to $50/day rather than $50 for the entire tournament. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, AI,L VOTINQ AYE, CBAIRPERBON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. e. Sottball Tournament Request - Fun Bunch Classic Mr. Kirk stated this is a first time request. Staff has met with Mr. Holum, Mr. Ross, and Mr. Bacon and discussed their tournament. Staff is convinced they will run a very good tournament and is recommending approval. �, �. � � L_ � ` 1' � . �� YIY � Y4 C �` ' ] I ] � � MOTION by Mr. Solberg, seconded by Mr. Younq, to approve the request from the Fun Bunch Classic for a Boftball tournament to be held on May 18-20, 1990, at the Community Park at the rate of $1,000 for the weekend rental and the concession stand fee of $50/day. IIPON 71 VOICB VOT$, 11LL VOTING !►YE, CSAIRPBRBON 1CONDRICR D$CLARED TH8 1�IOTION Cl1RRIBD IINl�NIMOOSLY. i. 8oitball Tournament Requsst - Fridley Youth 8ports ]Isaociation (FYBA) Mr. Kirk stated the FYSA has run state tournaments for several years in a row. This request is for the MRPA Jr. and Sr. Girls State Tournament. The FYSA has done a fine j ob with the tournament in the past, and staf f recommends approval. The only concern he would have is that since the application has been turned in, the concession stand fee has been changed to $50/tournament. He would like the concession stand fee of $50/day clarified in the motion. MOTION by Mr. Gargaro, seconded by Mr. Solberg, to approve the request by the FYSA for a softball tournament to be held on July 13-15, 1990, at the Community Park, with the understanding that the non-profit organization rental fee is $600 and the concession stand fee is $50/day. IIPON A VOICB VOT$, l�LL VOTINQ AYB, CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMODSLY. q. Softball Tournamant Requests (2) - Fridley Japcees Mr. Kirk stated the two tournament requests are similar to what the Fridley Jaycees have run in the past. He stated that last year, they ran a National Jaycees tournament over Labor Day weekend. When they approached the Commission last year, the Jaycees indicated it was a two year award. Staff felt the Jaycees ran the tournament well last year. The Jaycees would like to run the national tournament over Labor Day weekend again this year, and staff recommends approval. Like the Fridley Lions Club, the Jaycees would like to consider a donation of goods in lieu of the $600 rental fee. Last year the Jaycees donated $2,500 from the national tournament. Mr. Kirk stated the Jaycees would also like to run a tournament during 49'er Days. It would be a fund raiser but they also want to contribute and sponsor an event during 49'er Days. He stated this would make three C y r� PARRS i� RECRBATION COMMISSION MTa.. F$BRIIARY 5, 1990 PAGE 6 weekends in a row at the Community Park. One of those weekends is for the Minnesota High School League tournament which only uses two fields and plays Friday with only three qames on Saturday. From that standpoint and the fact that the Jaycees are adding another event to 49'er days, staff would recommend approval. �IOTION by Mr. Solberg, seconded by Mr. Gargaro, to approve the requests by the Fridley Jaycees to run a softball tournament to be held on June 15-17, 1990, in conjunction with 49'er Days, and a softball tournament to be held on Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 1990, at the Community Park, at the non-profit organization rental fee of $600 and a$50/day concession stand fee; however, if the Fridley Jaycees wish to consider a donation in lieu of the rental fee, a proposal can be made to the Commission at a future meeting. IIPON A VOZCE VOTB� ALL VOTINO AYE, CHAIRPER80N lCONDRICR DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. Ms. Schreiner suggested that maybe the Fridley Lions and Jaycees might wish to make a joint contribution. Does staff have anything in mind that might be purchased if there was a larger contribution? Mr. Kirk stated this is a good suggestion. One thing the Recreation Department needs that is critical to its operation is a new parks and recreation system map. The last color map was printed in 1979. That map doesn't even show Community Park. A new map is badly needed, but not funded for 1990. Mr. Young agreed with Ms. Schreiner's suggestion. Mr. Kirk stated another possibility for the donated money would be to fund the goose relocation program for Moore Lake. He has some new information on the goose management program. Another unit has been added to corral the geese. The cost is $1,000 per year, not $4,000 as originally thought. However, it is $1,000 that is not budgeted, and this might be another suggestion for the Lions and Jaycees. Mr. Young stated that in regard to the concession stand, under "Beer Sales", it indicates on the registration form that the organization must have insurance. Yet, no restaurant operates without product insurance. Granted, the chances of anyone getting food poisoning from products sold at the concession stand are very nil. However, wouldn't it be smart for the City to have something on the form that says the organization must �, �- L... �. � ►1� Y I Y _ _ � 1 �_ � ' i � � � i.= i:l s� have food or product insurance? In the case of food poisoning, could the City be named in the lawsuit? Mr. Gargaro stated organizations have to apply for a food permit through Anoka County. The Anoka County Health Inspector inspects everything thoroughly. Mr. Kirk stated he can check with legal counsel to see if this is anything the City needs to be concerned about. b. Parks and Open Space - Goals and objectives Mr. Rirk stated he had included in the aqenda a copy of possible goals and objectives developed by staff. The goal is pretty idealistic and broad, but the objectives are a little more specific. They tried to address the development of the park system, the maintenance and planning of the facilities, the bikeway/walkway trail system, nature areas, programs, and cooperation with schools and the County. Mr. Kondrick stated he was in agreement with the goals and objectives as submitted by staff. MOTION by Mr. Gargaro, seconded by Ms. Schreiner, to approve the Parks and Open Space - Goals and Objectives as developed by staff. IIPON A VOIC$ VOT$, l�LL VOTINQ AYE, CHAIRPERBON RONDRICR DECLARED T8B MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. h. Capital improvement Projects 1990 - Location Chanqe for Playqround Equipment Mr. Kirk stated $15,000 is earmarked for upgrading playground equipment. Two parks have been targeted for this upgrading for 1990. One is Plaza Park south of the Community Park where part of the new park equipment was installed from a donation from Mr. and Mrs. Steve Olson in memory of their daughter. Now the rest of the old equipment will be replaced. Mr. Kirk stated that previously staff had identified the Unity property for playground equipment; however, the Unity Hospital Board did not approve the request for use of the land. Since they have been gettinq some requests for upgrading of equipment at Summit Square and since it is not currently on the 5 year capital improvement plan, staff is recommending the playground equipment be upgraded at Summit Square in lieu of Unity Park. � PARRS ic RECREATION COMMIBBIOl�T MTQ.. FSBRIIl�RY 5. 1990 — PAGE 8 MOTION by Ms. Schreiner, seconded by Mr. Solberq, to approve the expenditure of $15,000 for the upgrading of park equipment at Plaza park and Summit Square Park, the amount to be split approximately 50/50 between the two parks. OPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTINa AYE, CBAIRPERSON RONDRICR DECLARED T8E 1[OTION CARRIBD IINANIMOQBLY. 2. STAFF REPORT• a. b. c. Proqram IIpdate Mr. Kirk stated that as he had mentioned at the last meeting, the Commission will be receiving a Program Update each month. This month he had qiven the Commission updates on Hockey Highlights, Senior Anniversary Party, Springbrook Volunteer Dinner, Snowfest, Spring Brochure, National Youth Sports Coaches Association Conference, Senior Center Open House, Plastered Paws, Springbrook Visitors, and Springbrook Friday Night Special. Mr. Young suggested that this update be submitted to the Fridley Focus on a monthly basis. It would be good public relations for the City. The Commissioners agreed. Mr. Kirk also agreed and would submit these updates to the Fridley Focus. Bervice Club Olpmpics Mr. Kirk stated this is the fifth year for the Service Club Olympics. The City sponsors this each year to thank the service clubs for their donations to the City and support of the programs. He stated it will be held on Sunday, February 25, 1990. The Commission members are welcome to come. They are also welcome to help with the events if they wish. Earth Dap 1990 Mr. Kirk stated that there will be a nation-wide Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 22, 1990. It will be the 20th anniversary of the original Earth Day which was a major environmental event. It was a kick-off of a lot of environmental concerns and environmental awareness in this country. �� r �? �.�s •� '�•x!� •� ,4 � .;� ; � c� 'Mr. Kirk Btated the Sprinqbrook Nature Center staff is already planning to celebrate Earth Day. They want to focus on some environmental issues and environmental needs. Some ideas for Earth Day are to provide a clean- up of the park, planting of seedlings (brinq recoqnition to the reforestation efforts going on all over the country), and focus on the landscaping for the wildlife e�ibits at Springbrook. Another thing they want to focus on is the recycling of yard waste. Mr. Kirk stated that he wanted the Commission to be aware of these things that will be happeninq at the Springbrook Nature Center for Earth Day as they start hearing things on the media about Earth Day and the involvement of other communities. d. Moore Lake Park Mr. Kirk stated that for a number of years the City has talked about Moore Lake Park and some possible renovation and possible expansion. People seem to use the southern half of the park the most, and a redesign of the northern half appears necessary. Mr. Kirk stated that during the past year, the City Council has talked about possible expansion of Moore Lake Park; and that, if in the future, some of the home sites to the north become available, the City would like to look into the possibility of purchasing them. Mr. Kirk stated that on January 22, 1990, Mayor Nee mailed letters to the affected homeowners about the City's interest; assuring them that the City will not take or condemn any properties, but is interested in buying the right of first refusal in the event the homeowners wish to sell. Mr. Kirk stated this was for the Commission's information. Future discussion of redevelopment plans for Moore Lake will come to the Parks and Recreation Commission. e. Qoose Maaaqement at Moore Lake Mr. Kirk stated that he has some information on the Goose Management/Relocation Program of the University of Minnesota. He stated he talked to Mr. Jim Cooper, who stated the cost is $1,000 per year. Mr. Cooper recommends a community participate in the program for 3- 4 years. Mr. Cooper stated that if there are 100 geese at the park this year and they do the harvesting, next year they could expect about 1/2 to come back. This ��iR1C8 i RECREl1T ON C91rII�iI86IOl�i !i'P�i.. FRBRIIl�RY 5. 1990 PAGE 10 program does not totally qet rid of the geese, because new geese lookinq for a nesting site come in as other geese leave. However, the idea of the goose relocation is to bring the number of geese down to a manageable or acceptable number. Mr. Kirk stated the Commission has discussed this before, and because of the swimming beach, picnic areas, and other uses of Moore Lake Park that are not compatible with the qeese, the City might want to try several methods besides the Goose Management Program: promoting "no feeding of the geese", using the swans in the spring, and public information in the local paper. Mr. Kirk stated Mr. Cooper is very interested in working with the City of Fridley. He gave Mr. Kirk a list of other communities that are participating in his program: Brooklyn Center, Robbinsdale, Shoreview, Roseville, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Edina, Bloomington, Orono, Minneapolis, Long Lake, Orono, and Chanhassen. He encouraged the City to contact these communities for references. Mr. Kirk asked Mr. Cooper about any harm to the geese. Mr. Cooper stated they have dealt with 10,000 geese in the last couple of years and did not feel they have harmed any. Some of the geese that come into the nets are already injured. He stated they stress the care of the animals. Mr. Kirk stated Mr. Cooper is willing to come and make a presentation to the City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Young stated that the geese are a problem at other lakes in Fridley besides Moore Lake. One is Harris Lake. Mr. Kirk stated they could look at more than one site in Fridley. He stated Mr. Cooper will come out and survey the areas and give a cost estimate. Mr. Cooper will be sending him more information which he will send to the City Council along with the Commission's recommendation. He is hoping to get this to the Council by March 12. 3. OLD BUSINESS• a. MeadoNlands Park/First Western Development - Status Report Mr. Kirk stated that the Army Corps of Engineers has requested the First Western Development to reduce the size of its proposed shopping center by 20,000 sq. ft. .. � , . . . .. .. _. .. . .., .��- : > > - �_ - �- � �i� x�x - - • � a k � - • � � �_� - unless they can provide documentation to prove why the development must be built in the proposed configuration. First Western Development was to submit the appropriate documentation on January 12, 1990, and the Army Corps of Engineers was to provide a response within one week to ten days. A response has not been received. First Western was also supposed to present somethinq to Springbrook Nature Center Foundation on January 29. First Western cancelled that because they did not have any information. Mr. Kirk stated that at this time, the developers are still planninq to go ahead, which means the plans for the Meadowlands Park project and the shopping center development by Springbrook Nature Center are still active. ADJOURNMENT• MOT ON by Mr. Gargaro, seconded by Ms. Schreiner, to adjourn the meeting. IIpon a voice vote, all votinq ays, Cbairperson 1Condrick declared the February 5, 1990, parks and Recreation Commission meetinq adjouraed at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Ly n Saba Recording Secretary 'M1 CITY OF FRIDLEY HOIISZNG i REDEVELOPMENT 1�iIITHORITY 1�SEETING, FEBRDARY 8, 1990 _....�___�_____....___�..�____....�....�............_......�..�............_�.._��........__..� CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chairperson Schnabel called the February 8, 1990, Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. ROLL CALL• Members Present: Virginia Schnabel, Duane Prairie, John Meyer Members Absent: Larry Commers, Walter Rasmussen Others Present: Jock Robertson, Executive Director of HRA William Burns, City Manager & Director of HRA Rick Pribyl, Finance Director Dave Newman, HRA Attorney Jim Casserly, Casserly Molzahn & Associates Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator William Nee, Mayor Nancy Jorgenson, Councilmember-at-Large Steve Billings, Councilmember Dennis Schneider, Councilmember Ed Fitzpatrick, Councilmember Pat Woolrich, Miller & Schroeder APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 14 1989 HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES• MOTION by Mr. Meyer, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to approve the December 14, 1989, Housing & Redevelopment Authority minutes as written. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. ACTION PENDING: 1. OUTLINE OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PROPOSED PRO ENGINEERING PLANT• Mr. Robertson stated that Pro Engineering intended to buy the western portion of the plant site owned by Serve America Corporation on the northwest corner of Fireside Drive and Central Avenue. Between the time Pro Engineering submitted a purchase agreement to Serve America Corporation and now, in a nation-wide restructuring of Serve America, Serve America has decided to change JOINT HOIISING i REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY/CITY COIINCIL MEETING. FEBRIIARY 8, 1990 PAGE 2 from dispersed, company-owned plant sites to more centralized leased sites. Serve America made the corporate decision to sell the site with the additional land attached rather than first selling the land to Pro Engineering and then selling the rest of the site. From Serve America's perspective, it is probably a good decision. Mr. Robertson stated Pro Engineering is still very much interested in locating in Fridley but is without a site. He recommended the HRA table this item indefinitely. He will try to work with Pro Engineering to find another site in Fridley, hopefully within another existing TIF district. MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to table this item indefinitely and that staff work with Pro Engineering to try to find a new site in Fridley. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 2. RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR NORTHCO PHASE III AND PRO ENGINEERING: Mr. Robertson stated that in the agenda there is a resolution modifying the Redevelopment Plan for Northco Phase III and Pro Engineering. Anticipating a contingency that something might fall through for one company or the other, Jim Casserly prepared the resolution to create two separate districts, Tax Increment District #10 for Northco, and Tax Increment District #11 for Pro Engineering. Since Pro Engineering is District #il, staff is recommending the HRA adopt the resolution striking all references to Pro Engineering and Tax Increment District #11, thereby clearing the way for the City Council to hold a public hearing on creating District #10 at their February 26, 1990, meeting. Mr. Casserly stated that when the HRA makes the motion to approve the resolution to create District #10 and delete all references to District #11, he will prepare a new resolution. Mr. Robertson stated that if the City Council approves the creation of this new district after the pubic hearing, staff will prepare a draft development agreement for HRA action at their March meeting. MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to approve Resolution No. HRA 1-1990 as amended, deleting all reference to Tax Increment Financing District #11. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLP,RED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMODSLY. JOINT HODSING i REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY/CITY COIINCIL MEETING, FEBRLJARY 8, 1990 PAGE 3 3. LONG RANGE TIF OPTIONS FOR THE SOUTHWEST OUADRANT: Mr. Robertson introduced Mr. Pat Woolrich from Miller Schroeder who has been working with Mr. Casserly and staff on this issue. Mr. Robertson stated that staff was alerted in December that the changes in the state TIF legislation restricted the life of pre- 1979 districts where the debt has expired by the year 2001. Originally, that pre-1979 district, Center City, envisioned the life of the district extending out to about the year 2010. It became increasingly apparent to staff that because of the long lead time they have experienced in trying to get development completed, especially in the southwest quadrant, they might want to consider some mechanism whereby they can re-establish the original life of the district after it has been truncated by the legislature. Mr. Burns stated that for the last two weeks, staff has been grappling with the issue of how to meet the demands imposed by state law. Staff has done a very thorough review of this and has had the opportunity to talk to two different financial consultants and received proposals from the two financial consultants. Staff is now ready to provide the HRA and City Council with some good information and recommendations on how to handle the challenge the state has given them. That wouldn't have been possible without participation from Rick Pribyl, Dave Newman, Jim Casserly, and Jock Robertson. They have had a number of brainstorming sessions, one of which involved Mayor Nee and HRA Chairperson Larry Commers. Mr. Burns stated he would serve as a moderator and would like to divide the discussion into three major areas: Overview, Refinance, and G.O. or Revenue Bonds. He would like to first present the "Basic Issues" and then come back later to try to resolve the basic issues. He stated Mr. Robertson has outlined the problem, and they must now decide how they are going to meet the deadline the state law imposes. They need to have some sort of debt obligation that exists up to the year 2009; otherwise, they lose their ability to collect TIF on the southwest quadrant and also on the 10,000 Auto Parts site between the years 2000 and 2009. Mr. Burns stated the decisions fall into approximately four categories: 1. Do we refinance? 2. If we refinance, which refinancing resources do we use? 3. Do we issue a revenue or G.O. Bonds? 4. Do we bid the underwriting services? JOINT HOIISZNG i REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY/CITY COQNCIL MEETING, FEBRIIARY 8, 1990 PAGE 4 Mr. Burns stated they briefly looked at the possibility of doing a bond issue. For a variety of reasons, they decided that was not the route to go and instead decided to consider refinancing the existing debt they issued in 1985 and restructured again in 1986. Between what they have done in 1985 and 1986, there is about $11.5 million in bonds that were issued for projects at Lake Pointe, the southwest quadrant, and a variety of other projects. When they talk about refinancing, they are talking about refinancing what is left of the $11.5 million in debt that was issued in the mid- 1980's. Mr. Burns stated that given their current cash flow situation and project needs at this time, do they want to refinance? They will be looking at the cash flow situation and their project needs and see how they balance out. Staff is recommending the refinancing and they hope the HRA and City Council will come to some decision at this meeting. Mr. Burns stated that if they refinance, which refinancing resources do they use: Full refinance, full defeasance with level payments over the period between now and 2000, full refinancing with deferred principle out beyond the year 2000, or partial refinancing (advanced refunding)? Staff is recommending full refinancing - deferred principal. Mr. Burns stated the third issue is whether to issue a revenue or G.O. bond. The major difference is that with a revenue bond issue, only revenue from the TIF districts is pledged to retire the bonds. Under a G.O. bond issue, the fiscal resources (property taxes) of the City become pledge to retire the bonds. Because of the greater security of the G.O. bond issue, staff is recommending they issue a G.O. bond. Mr. Burns stated that assuming they go with a revenue bond, do they bid the underwriting services? Since staff is recommending a G.O. bond issue, the answer is "no". But, if the HRA decided to go with the revenue bond proposal, they would have to look at that in more detail. Mr. Burns stated he would now like to conduct an "Overview", to show the cash flow status for the various TIF districts in the City of Fridley (Jim Casserly), look at the project status (Jock Robertson), and the cash flow versus project needs (Jim Casserly). Mr. Burns stated they will get into the issue of whether or not to refinance. Mr. Casserly has some financing scenarios to present to the HRA and Council. He, Mr. Burns, will be talking about a recommendation and justification. Mr. Burns stated then they have to discuss the major issue of whether to use G.O. or revenue bonds, advantages and disadvantages. JOINT HOIISING i RED$VELOPMENT AIITHORITY/CITY COIINCIL MEETINQ. FEBRIIARY 8. 1990 PAGE 5 Mr. Burns stated that following the overview of all these issues and, hopefully, coming to some decision, assuming the word is "go" on any one of these scenarios, he would then like to talk about an implementation schedule. The first step of the implementation schedule would be to have a resolution before the Council on Monday, February 12, 1990, to get this whole process started. A special HRA meeting would tentatively be scheduled for March 1, 1990, and, ultimately, a final approval of the bond sale on March 7, 1990, at a special Council meeting. Mr. Burns stated he would like Mr. Casserly to talk about the cash flow picture. Mr. Casserly stated he would like to thank Mr. Burns, Mr. Pribyl, Mr. Robertson, and Mr. Leon Madsen, City Assessor, for the hours of work put into this. He stated they have spent the last 1/2 weeks trying to analyze each one of the existing tax increment districts and all the HRA's expenses related to those districts to try to come up with reasonable assumptions. Some time in the future when there is more time, it might be appropriate to review each of those districts with the HRA. In order to find out if it made sense to do any kind of bonding, whether refunding or new money, they needed to look at what revenues are available to the HRA's program. There are gross funds available of approximately $15 1/2 million, given the expenses that currently exist. The present value in 1990 dollars is approximately $13 million. Mr. Robertson stated that at the last meeting, the HRA members had received a preliminary outline of their 1990 budget. In that budget, they listed all the projects that may come in line in 1990. He asked the HRA to think about what priority these projects would be: high, medium, low. Since they are looking at the year 2000, what projects are they most likely to be looking at in the next 3- 4 years in terms of how they will choose to proceed to use the accumulated balance. From the discussions they have had so far, the following projects seem to have the highest priority: 1990 1991 1991 1991 1991 1992 1993 10,000 Auto Parts Residential rehab Southwest quadrant 57th Place Gateway project (Univ. Ave. no. of I-694) 1,000,000 Lake Pointe 5,000,000 Moon Plaza Shopping Center 2,700,000 $ 500,000 500,000 4,500,000 500,000 TOTAL $14,700,000 Mr. Burns stated all of these monies are monies above and beyond the tax increment that would be generated by each project. JOINT HOUSING i� REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY/CITY COIINCIL l�IEETING. FEHRIIARY 8. 1990 PAGE 6 Mr. Robertson stated that since one of the issues the HRA is going to discuss is what would happen between the year 2000 and 2010, what might be the need? Staff then added other things that have been discussed from time to time for which the HRA might want to consider having additional funds available: Water quality in Moore Lake Old Central redevelopment onan Corporation Junkyard removal Old Central street improvement Vantage II Osborne Road Center University Avenue SBF//Osborne Crossing (Old Cub Foods site) Dredging of Moore Lake FMC Corporation Totino redevelopment Mr. Robertson stated these are potential uses of their overall tax increment program if they wish to proceed. Mr. Burns stated they now have to relate the projects needs back to the revenue and see what the balance looks like. Mr. Casserly stated that if the projects reviewed by Mr. Robertson were to take place in the timeframe over the next four years ($14,700,000), and they were to bring them back into the present value in 1990 dollars, it would be about $13 million. Mr. Casserly stated the point of his message is that if the HRA wants to create some flexibility and they want to give themselves some additional options, one of the things they can do is take some of the known expense (debt service expense) and spread it out. By spreading it out, it allows the HRA to work with some additional revenues in the 1990's. If they don't need the revenues, they have to go back to the taxing jurisdictions to pay off the bonds. It is not a bad time to be looking at refunding. Some of the rates are very advantageous at this time. Mr. Burns stated what staff is trying to show the HRA and Council is the magnitude of the projects needs versus the magnitude of the cash flow. And, the basic question facing the HRA and City Council is whether they want to refinance or not. He stated Mr. Casserly will review the refinancing scenarios and costs associated with those scenarios. Mr. Casserly stated that beginning with the assumption that the HRA wanted to have some savings during the 1990's so they could invest JOINT HOIISING i� REDBVELOPMENT AIITHORITY/CITY COIINCIL MBETING, FEBRIIARY 8, 1990 PAGE 7 in other opportunities, he looked at six different kinds of scenarios, Full Defeasance Bonds (A, B, C), and Crossover Bonds (D, E, F). Mr. Casserly reviewed the refinancing scenarios. Mr. Billings stated that if they refinance at a lower interest rate and if they were to make the same monthly payments they are making now, how much less will it cost them to the year 2000, and would that amount be enough to cover the cost of refinancing? Mr. Casserly stated the question is not easily answered. He would have to do an analysis to determine that. The only restraints on that is that they will have a lower interest rate on the new bonds, just because the rates are less today than when they sold the original bonds. The problem is that on bond issues, they cannot make those kind of orderly increased payments. Mr. Billings stated that on the particular bonds they are talking about refinancing, would they make a payment monthly, quarterly, or annually? Mr. Casserly they would pay interest semi-annually and principal annually. Mr. Billings asked how much they were paying every year in interest. Mr. Casserly stated that to the year 2000, if they were to pay in accordance with its present structure, they would pay a gross amount of $13.5 million on the present funds. Mr. Burns stated the question now is whether the City Council and HRA want to refinance the existing debt. Mr. Casserly showed about $14.9 million in very roughly estimated projects costs and about $14 million in carefully estimated revenues. Costs approximate the revenues. Staff is recommending refinancing. The reason for suggesting refinancing is not because they have a debt service problem with the existing bond issue. They have plenty of money to pay it off; however, the problem is that if they do not have any debt beyond the year 2000, they will not be able to take advantage of the TIF from the pre-1979 district as they once did. In order to give them a little more flexibility, the HRA gains the refinancing and the additional TIF from extending the debt service during the period 2000-2009. They are looking at $700,000-800,000 per year from the existing districts during that span of time. Ms. Schnabel asked how Mr. Commers feels about the refinancing. Mayor Nee stated Mr. Commers is very much in favor of the refinancing. He stated he is also in favor of the refinancing. JOINT 80IISING i� REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY/CZTY COIINCIL MEETING, F$BRIIARY 8, 1990 PAGE 8 Councilmember Schneider stated he had some philosophical concerns about this. He thought TIF works to build concrete and mortar buildings, because it changes the balance of the economic courses, where it is suddenly economically viable to build something on a piece of property that otherwise would not have been built. But forcing something to be built doesn't give it the economic vitality to survive and keep going. It seems like they are helpless to help some of the really practical kinds of things that really need helping, i.e., Totino's, FMC. The refinancing pushes it out again, and it can just go on forever. Ms. Schnabel stated she agreed with Councilmember Schneider. A lot of these projects that the HRA has helped would never have been built if the HRA had not subsidized them. And, maybe some of those projects should not have been done. Councilmember Schneider stated that at some time, maybe staff can put together a list of TIF projects and indicate which ones are economically related and which ones are not. Councilmember Jorgenson stated they are looking at a couple of areas that are expanding into TIF districts, and one is for office facilities and possibly a bank. There is already a 30$ vacancy rate in the City of Fridley. It seemed to her that as they build more new office in the City, they are drawing tenants to the new facilities and creating vacancies in some of the older areas. She had real concerns about expanding any further into the tax increment districts. Mr. Casserly stated that what some cities are doing is using tax increment to provide equality of land cost. Most of the time they are not helping with an office subsidy or land subsidy, all they are doing is if a developer wants to build, the developer has to pay the going rate per square foot. The HRA will act as a redeveloper to help the developer pay the difference for taking properties, taking old buildings down, and putting up something more valuable. Mr. Billings stated that in terms of buildings being empty, there is no way anyone can know what is in the mind of the tenant. Mr. Burns stated office space is not one single monolithic element. There are different kinds of office space; and depending on what the HRA uses as an incentive to support, they may or may not dilute the market for someone else. They have to be very careful about evaluating projects before the HRA gives them any money. Mayor Nee stated he shared the reservations being expressed; however he felt they should keep their options open for the next ten years. They should not cripple their ability to deal with some JOINT HOIISING ic REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY/CITY COIINCIL MEETING, FEBRIIARY 8, 1990 PAGE 9 of the problems they have in Fridley. If there is a public investment in the southwest quadrant, they should make it available for a tax increment repayment and a 4-5 year timetable is very realistic. Councilmember Schneider stated that, financially, it seems to make sense to refinance. He just had trouble with the philosophical dilemma of how they make sure: 1. That some of the districts do get retained to the City and schools; 2. That as they do more and more, they are not just building brick and mortar; that they some-times have a grasp on the financial liability of every project. Ms. Schnabel stated that probably at some point, the HRA is going to have to make some philosophical decisions. Are they better off putting money into a project that won't show very much (FMC, for example) or are they better off putting money into projects like the Stinski building that show up in the City? And, how is the general public going to perceive that? Mr. Prairie stated he would think the HRA would want to help the older businesses in Fridley before helping the new. Mr. Robertson stated that as staff went through this exercise, he was surprised to be reminded that some of the stimulation they did in the North Area Redevelopment District has borne fruit. They have the Maerten warehouse and the Northwest Orthopaedic Surgeons building in the North District. Those projects did not receive HRA aide. Mr. Burns asked for a decision on whether they should refinance or not refinance. Councilmember Fitzpatrick stated he felt refinancing is the only game in town right now, and they either play it or not. Councilmember Billings stated that based on the information he has available for analyzing at this time, he is in favor of refinancing. However, he did want to look into a few more things. Councilmember Schneider asked Mr. Pribyl's feelings on refinancing. Mr. Pribyl stated that in his opinion, refinancing seems to be the viable alternative. At what level of development is a question the HRA and Council will have to decide. Refinancing seems to make sense as long as there are "call" provisions in the document. JOINT HOUBING i� REDEVBLOP1dENT ADTHORITY/CITY COIINCIL MEETING. F$BRIIARY 8, 1990 PAGE 10 Councilmember Schneider stated he reluctantly agreed, but still had some doubt as to whether this is the right thing to do. Before the Council votes on this at their next meeting, he would like to see a list of successful HRA projects. Mr. Robertson stated the HRA and Councilmembers had received this a draft copy of "Projects Receiving HRA Assistance" in their information packet. Councilmember Jorgenson stated she can see the reason and logic behind refinancing and will vote "yes", but she sees it as a catch- up stick to what the Legislature did last year. They can do this now, but what is the Legislature going to do in its next session? Mr. Prairie stated he would go along with staff's recommendation to refinance; however, they should keep in mind the comments made at this meeting that they should look at projects more closely and make an effort to try to end some of the districts. Mr. Meyer agreed. Mr. Burns stated staff is also recommending they issue G.O. bonds. MOTION by Mr. Meyer, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to approve the refinancing procedure with the General Obligation Refunding Bonding scenario (C), full refinancing/deferred principal beyond the year 2000, and to authorize the issuance of a general obligation bond. Ms. Schnabel stated she concurred with all that has been said. She liked the built-in escape clause to have the options of repayment, and she would vote in favor of the motion. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. Mr. Burns stated the HRA has voted in favor of staff's recommendation to refinance and go with full refinancing with deferred principal and G.O. bonds. Did the Council also concur? All the Councilmembers stated they were supportive of staff's recommendation. Mr. Casserly reviewed the Implementation Schedule. He stated it is important for the HRA to have a special meeting to pledge tax increment for bond issue around March 1. The HRA tentatively set a special meeting on Monday, March 5, 1990, at 6:00 p.m. JOINT HOIISING i� REDEVELOPMENT 14,IITHORITY/CITY COIINCIL ME$TING, F$BRIIARY 8, 1990 PAGE 11 Ms. Schnabel stated that on behalf of the HRA, she wanted to express the HRA's appreciation for all the time and effort staff and Councilmembers have put into all of this. 4. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES: OT ON by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to approve Resolution No. HRA 2-1990, "Resolution Designating Official Depositories for the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Authority". IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOUBLY. 5. CLAIMS• MOTION by Mr. Meyer, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to approve the Check Registers dated January l0, 1990, and February 8, 1990, as presented. IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALI, VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. INFORMATIONAL: 6. 57TH PLACE/RAPID OIL STATUS: MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to receive the informational items on 57th Place/Rapid Oil. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 7. REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR 10 000 AUTO PARTS SITE: Mr. Robertson stated an informal neighborhood meeting will be held on Thursday, February 15. This is preparatory to the public hearing for a rezoning of the property before the Planning Commission. It is at that point that the City Council will make a determination on whether to proceed with the rezoning. MOTION by Mr. Meyer, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to receive the information on the redevelopment proposal for the 10,000 Auto Parts site. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON SCBNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. ��1 JOINT HODSING i� REDEVELOPMENT �;\ AIITHORITYjCITY COIINCIL MEETZNG. FEBRIIARY 8, 1990 PAGE 12 ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Mr. Meyer, to adjourn the meeting. IIpon a vofce vote, all votinq aye, vice-Chairperson Schnabel declared tbe February 8, 1990, Housinq and Redevelopment Authority meetinq adjourned at 11:0o p.m. Respectfully sub 'tted, C,� Lynn aba Recording Secretary CITY OF FRIDLEY �PPEALS COMMISBION MEETING, FEBRIIARY 20, 1990 A��.Y��Yr.Yr��r�r�►��YrN�Y�Y�14rA�ti�11I��YrA�A�r�.Y�A�w��►��A�A�^r�.V ��A��b�V �Y��YrrArA��ArMA��►Ar w1�r �Y��Yr w�Y.►Ar �r wr CALL TO ORDER• Chairperson Barna called the February 20, 1990, Appeals Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL• Members Present: Alex Barna, Diane Savage, Ken Vos, Larry Kuechle Members Absent: None Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant Gary Andelin, 4600 W. 77th St., Murphy Oil Doug Dixon, 4600 W. 77th St., Murphy Oil Philip & Kathryn Franklin, 6437 East River Road APPROVAL OF JANUARY 23 1990 APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Mr. Kuechle, to approve the January 23, 1990, Appeals Commission minutes with the following amendment on page 3, paragraph 5: delete "he stated" in first line. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BARNA DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMODSLY AND T8E MINIITES APPROVED A3 AMENDED. CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REOUEST VAR #90-02, BY MURPHY OIL USA, INC.: Pursuant to Section 205.13.03.C.(2).(b) of the Fridley City Code to reduce the required side yard setback on the street side of a corner lot from 35 feet to 30 feet; and pursuant to Section 205.13.05.D.5.(a) of the Fridley City Code to reduce the required parking and hard surface setback from the street right-of-way from 20 feet to 6 feet and 16 feet; on Lot 10, Revised Auditor's Subdivision No. 23 and that part of Lot 33, Revised Auditor's Subdivision No. 23, Anoka County, Minnesota, the same being 6485 and 6443 East River Road N.E. (see public hearing notice for complete legal). MOTION by Ms. Savage, seconded by Mr. Kuechle, to open the public hearing. IIPON A DOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BARNA DECLARED THE PIIBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:32 P.M. APPEAI,B COMMISSION 1dE$TING, FgBRIIARY 20. 1990 _ PAGE 2 Ms. McPherson stated this is one of three applications Murphy Oil is currently processing. On March 14, 1990, the Planning Commission will have a public hearing for a special use permit to allow an automotive service within the C-1, Local Business, zoning district. Murphy Oil is also requesting a rezoning for the single family parcel south of the existing Spur Station from R-1 to C-1, Local Business. Ms. McPherson stated that a serv gas pumps currently exist on Lot family dwelling unit on Lot 33. remove the existing buildings convenience store/deli building. ice station/convenience store and 10 of the site. There is a single The petitioner is proposing to and gas pumps and build a new Ms. McPherson stated that after meeting with the project architect, the petitioner reduced the original size of the building by approximately 6 feet allowing additional space for a two-way driveway in front of the building. By moving the building toward East River Road, there is an increased amount of green space that will act as a buffer between the residential neighborhood to the east and the proposed commercial building. In addition to the existing vegetation, the petitioner is proposing a 6 ft. high wooden fence, plus berming and landscaping. The petitioner has also moved the entrances as far away as possible from the intersection of Mississippi Street and East River Road. Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner is planning to save as many of the existing trees as possible on the single family lot. There are some fairly large cedar trees along the south property line and an existing Lilac hedge along the east and southeast property lines, in addition to large mature Elm trees. Ms. McPherson stated it is staff's recommendation that due to the irregularity of the lot lines which is something the petitioner has no control over, and due to the fact that the petitioner has attempted to lessen the impact to the residential neighborhood as much as possible, the Appeals Commission should recommend approval of the variances as requested. Mr. Barna asked staff what variances would be necessary if the existing building was to be built in the same location. Ms. McPherson stated that if the existing building was to be built on the existing lot in the same location, the petitioner would need approximately seven variances. Those variances would include a variance for minimum lot area requirement, a variance to the 30 ft. setback for separation to the residential district, and a hard surface setback along the east property line from 15 ft. to 0 ft. A�PEALB COMMI88ION MEETING, FSBROlrRY 20, 1990 PAGE 3 Dr. Vos stated he believed the petitioner could build a larger building than what is proposed and still maintain the required setbacks. Mr. Barna asked how large a building could be built on this site. Ms. McPherson stated the total lot area is 36,200 sq. ft. Murphy Oil is proposing a building area of 3,000 sq. ft. so the petitioner could potentially build a building four times larger than what is proposed. Mr. Andelin, Murphy Oil, stated the business would remain much the same. They are just updating and modernizing the facility. They will check for contamination on the property when they pull the old tanks and replace them; however, they expect no contamination. They will put the new tanks in approximately the same location. Mr. Andelin stated the City of Fridley has asked them to move the two entrances that were too close to the Mississippi and East River Road intersections, and they have agreed to do so to help minimize traffic conflicts. Mr. Doug Franklin, 6437 East River Road, stated he and his wife own the lot directly to the south of the station. He stated their biggest concern is that there is no sidewalk along East River Road. There is only a pathway in front of their house that runs right next to the right turn lane along East River Road. He stated his children must use that pathway to walk around to Ashton Avenue to catch the school bus. Mrs. Kathryn Franklin stated the lack of a sidewalk is their biggest concern because of their children. She stated they have been fighting with the Fridley Bus Company to pick up their children in front of their house, but the Fridley Bus Company will not do it because East River Road is too busy. Mr. Franklin stated they want to make sure that the pathway is left in place. Right now the City of Fridley does not recognize this as a sidewalk and will not clear the snow. He stated his children have to use that pathway, and when it is full of snow, the children must walk along the roadway which is very dangerous. He is very concerned for the safety of his children. There is also a City bus stop in front of his house. Ms. McPherson stated she has talked to the Engineering Department about this sidewalk and one of the reasons the City has not declared it a sidewalk is because it is (1) a blacktop area not large enough to accommodate the City's snow removal equipment; and (2) next to a retaining-type wall that was put in when the County widened the road. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETINQ, FBBRIIARY 20, 1990 PAGE 4 Mr. Barna stated he believed this area was meant to be an emergency pull-off area and snow accumulation area. Mr. Franklin stated it does create a problem, because all the snow is plowed onto this pathway. He stated he tries to shovel the pathway, but it is difficult to throw the snow up the 5 ft. retaining wall. Dr. Vos stated it did not seem that Mr. and Mrs. Franklin were objecting to the variance requests. Mr. Franklin stated he would like to see exactly how far the building will be from his house. Mrs. Franklin stated they really do not object to the construction of the new service station/convenience store. They are happy with the fence proposed by the petitioner and the trees that the petitioner will try to save. They are mainly concerned about safe access for their children to the bus pick-up on Ashton. They would like to see a full sidewalk constructed. Mr. Barna asked the petitioner if they would be willing to construct a wider area for a sidewalk during their construction. It would mean giving up a little green space. Mr. Andelin stated that is up to the City Engineering Department. He stated they will certainly be willing to look at it. There might be a problem with the existing trees. They have to be careful in digging around the existing trees so they do not disturb the roots. Ms. Dacy stated the Appeals Commission's charge is really to look at the variance issues, and the sidewalk issue might better be addressed by the Planning Commission as part of the special use permit process on March 14, 1990. She stated the path that is there now crosses both the existing property and the County right- of-way. The petitioner will be working within the right-of-way and on their property to relocate the driveway. There is also a policy issue here, and that is that the City and the County have long term plans for bikeway/walkway easements along major arterials. If there is a pathway there, she felt a pathway should be maintained, but to what extent and form that takes may be up for more discussion. She stated that between now and the Planning Commission meeting, staff can evaluate these issues and provide a recommendation to the Planning Commission. MOTION by Ms. Savage, seconded by Dr. Vos, to close the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BARNA DECLARED THE PIIBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:10 P.M. APPEALS CO�ISSION MEETING. F$BRIIARY 20, 1990 PAGE 5 Ms. Savage stated that although she was glad the neighbors had come to the meeting and expressed their concerns, she agreed with staff that the Appeals Commission cannot do anything about the sidewalk situation. It should be handled in another forum. She stated she is inclined to approve the variance request. The site as proposed will be an improvement to the area, mainly because of the increased green space and landscaping. She believed the public purpose to allow for aesthetically pleasing open areas adjacent to public right-of-ways was being met by this proposed plan. There certainly appears to be a hardship in the odd shape of the lot lines. Mr. Kuechle stated he is in general agreement with Ms. Savage. Dr. Vos stated he thought the variances as requested were reasonable and he would vote to recommend approval. Mr. Barna agreed with the statements made. MOTION by Ms. Savage, seconded by Dr. Vos, to recommend to City Council approval of variance request, VAR #90-02, by Murphy Oil USA, Inc., pursuant to Section 205.13.03.C.(2).(b) of the Fridley City Code to reduce the required side yard setback on the street side of a corner lot from 35 feet to 30 feet; and pursuant to Section 205.13.05.D.5.(a) of the Fridley City Code to reduce the required parking and hard surface setback from the street right- of-way from 20 feet to 6 feet and 16 feet; on Lot 10, Revised Auditor's Subdivision No. 23 and that part of Lot 33, Revised Auditor's Subdivision No. 23, Anoka County, Minnesota, the same being 6485 and 6443 East River Road N.E. OPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BARNA DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Ms. Savage, seconded by Dr. Vos, to adjourn the meeting. IIpon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Chairperson Barna declared the February 20, 1990, Appeals Commission meetinq adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respe tfully subm'tted, �c.C. ~-- Lyn aba Recording Secretary MaR o s �g� _ R E G I O N A L T R A N S I T B O A R D rvii�,nrici. �. cne�l.i�,nmr►lviv � , r � Chair � �� ; �: February 28, 1990 RTB Starts LRT Coordination Plan This month; the Regional Transit Boazd started working on the second phase of light rail transit development for the Twin Cities metropolitan area. In 1989, the Legislature mandated that the RTB create a regional LRT plan to be submitted to them in 1990. The fi*st ghase of the plan is the LRT Development and Financial Plan and the second phase is the LRT Coordination Plan. We submitted the LRT Developmcnt and Financial Plan to the Legislature on February 15, so our energies are now being devoted to the LRT Coordination Plan. , The legislarively c�ated Joint Light Rail 'Transit Advisory Committee, comprised of '� representarives from the seven metropolitan area counties, the Metropolitan Transit Commission, and the Minnesota Deparoment of Transportation, is taking the lead in maldng recommendations on t�he coordination of light rail for the seven county me�opolitan area. The committee must delivcr the Coordination Plan to the RTB by July 1, 1990. The Coordination Plan will exploiz LRT design, construction, ownership and operation. It will also exaznine design criteria, perfora�ance specificarions and an operating plan for implementing LRT on a coordinated regional basis for the seven county metropolitan area. Ample opportuniry will be given for comment and review. We will hold a public hearing for government agencies, businesses, civic groups, and others. All meetings of the RTB, RTB committees and the Joint LRT Advisory Committee are open to the public and are published weekly ih the newspaper. We always have a place on the agenda to take public comment. In addition to a public comment and review period, a peer review group of transit and light rail experts from across the country will be assembled. This group will help the RTB review the Draft�LRT C,00rdination Plan submitted by the Joint LRT Advisc�ry Committee This review group will bring the benefit of insights from systems that have already experienced building a rail system. � The RTB has successfully brought together numerous players in the development of light rail transit. I am confident that the spirit of consensus built by the Development and Financial Plan will cazry through to the development of the Coordination Plan. The Twin Cities will see light rail vansit. With the cooperative spirit of the units of govemment building the system and the support of the State Legislature, we will be riding the rails in the mid 1990s. /,�� /y�; il ��% 1,�,'�./ � �� 230 �AS7' FIFTH STRPET, SEVENTH FLAOR • ST. PAUL, MN 55101 • 292-8789 r�a «� .�,�ka �.. �. c .