12/14/1981 - 000130443�c�
THE MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARIPJ'G MEETIf;G OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COL'NCIL OF
f1ECEMBER 14, 1961
The Public Hearing Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order
at 7.38 p. m. by liayor PJee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE•
Mayor Nee led the Ceuncil and the audience in the Pledge of Alleg�ance to
the Flag.
� ROLL CALL.
MEPI6ERS PRESENT: Councilman Fi�zpatrick, Councilv,oman Moses-P1art�n,
Mayor Nee, Councilman Schneider and Counc�lrnan Garnette
MEMBERS ABSENT fJone
ADOPTIQfJ OF AGEhdC�A:
Mayor fJee requested the fol]owing items be added to the agenda (1) Con-
sideration of a Resolution for the Final Approval of an Industrial Revenue
Bond Issuc o�i Bef:alf of Webb Publishing, (2) Consideration cf a Resolution
to the Metropolitan Council Concerning Water Management, (3) Considerat�cn
of Approval of a License to Menard's for a Chr�stmas Tree Sales Lot, (4)
Consideration oF P,pproval of an On-Sale [3eer License for Big B's Pizza.
p10TI0f� Ly Counctlman Fitzpatrick to adopL the agenda ���th the aLcve additions.
Secvncied by Councilman Schne7der. Upon a vo�ce vote, all vot�ng aye, P^ayor
Nee declared the mot�on carried unan�mously.
OPEN FORllM. VISITORS:
Mr. Lynn Boergerhoff, Chatrman of the International Year of D;sabied Persons
in Fr�dley, presented an award to the C�ty from the United States Counc�i
in Washington, �. C. for the City's support of this proc�ram.
� Mayor iJee, on behalf of the Ctty, tYianl.ed Mr. Doergerhoff for the presentat�on
of this award and stated he assumed Mary 'uan Dan had a lot to do with �hc
City's response co Lhis program.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
k�� pUBLIC HEARING OI'J ISSUANCE OF OI�-SALE BEER LICENSE TO PIZZA TOSJN (E.� �., IfC
MOTION by Counciiman Fitzpatrick to waive the reading of the putl�c hear�ng
notice and open Lhe public hear�ng. Secondzd by Councilman Schne,der l'po,i
a voice vote, all vottng aye, Mayor flee declared the motion carried uriarimously
and the publ�c hearing opened at 7:42 p. m.
P1r. Inman, C�ty Clerk, stated this is a requ�st for an on-sal� beer l;cense
for Pizza lown located at 7�91 East River P,oad I-le stated the Police �epartment
has coriducted a bac4�ground investigation and recommends approval, and the City
staff also revietved their busiriess in the Cit� and recommends approva� of the
license.
Mr. Ed Bicha, one of i,he owners, stated they ai°e seeking this beer I�cer�se
because a mo,7or-ii.y of their corapetitors have such a license and their cust-
omers have requested it He stated he felt this iicense wou�d be an asset
to their business.
� No other persons in the audience spoke regarding the issuance of this beer
1 i cense.
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P90TION 6y Counc�lman Fitzpatrick to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee tleclared
the mot�on carried unanimously and the publ�c hearing c7osed at 7:45 p. m.
PUBLIC HEARIfJG ON ISSUAPJCE OF ON-SALE BEER LICENSE TD BIG B'S PIZZA•
MOTION by Councilwoman M�OSes-Martin to waive the reading of the public
hearing notice and open the publtc hearing. Seco�nded by Councilman
Schneider Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the
motion carried una m mously and the publ�c hear�ng opened at 7.45 p. m.
Mr. Inman, City Clerk, stated this is a request for an on-sale beer license
for B�g B's Pizza located at 317 Osborne Road. He stated the public heartng
is required because of new ownersh�p.
Mr. Inman stated the Police Department has conducted a background irvesti-
gat�on and recommends approval, and the City staff would also recommend
approval.
The Vice-President of Finance for Big B's Pizza was present to answer any
quest�ons.
No persons in the audience spoke regarding the issuance of this beer license.
MOTION by Counc�lwoman P1oses-Martin to close the pu6lic hearing. Seconded by
Councilmar� Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor PJee declared
the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed at 7:46 p. m_
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PROJECT FOR ISSUANCE OF �3,590,000, INDUSTRIAL
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MOTIOP� by Councilwoman Moses-P1art�n to waive the reading of the public hearing
notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carrted unanimously
and the pu6lic hearing opened at 7.47 p. m.
Mr. Quresh�, City Manager, stated, in the last few months, the City staff has
been working with Columbia Park Clim c for location in the Center City area.
Mr. Qureshi stated they were considering two sites in the City, however, they
have now chosen to locate in the Center City area and will construct a 23,000
square foot medical building with the potential of doubling their space in the
next few years.
Mayor i�ee asked if the issue for industria7 revenue bonds is limited to this
locat�on, and Mr. Qureshi stated the proposal before the Council is limited
to th�s particular location, as staff has indicated the other location would
nacessitate additior�al public hearings and review by different bodies. He
stated the other location they wereconstderinc( was a site rear Unity Hospital.
Mr. T�iii Signorelli, Execut�ve Director for the Columbta Park Medical Group,
presented some background �nformation on their clin�c from its origin in
1959 to the present t�me. He stated the original clinic was the Colum6ia Park
Medical Clim c located in Columbia Heights and they now have a medical center
in 6rooklyn Park.
Mr. Signorelli stated, as they look to the future, they are trying to serve
the needs of patients �n the Fridley area and wanted a facility to house
specialists, as well as family practitioners. He stated they wished to
beg�n construction as soon as possible on the medical building and anticipated,
when it is fully occupied, will house 20 physicians and create approximately
SO to 100 new ,7obs.
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Councilman Schneider felt this clinic would be a great advantage to persons
in the Village Green Apartments.
Mr. Quresh� stated, for the first stage, the Flousing and Redevelopment
Authority would have to acquire three parcels of property directly south
of the City Hall. Ne fur�her stated, if the off�ce buildzng is constriacted,
it wtll requ�re taki��g the rest of the property to the tiaest.
Mr. Qureshi stated they have negotiated with the property owner-, located
on the correr l,ot, to acquire his home and he seems to be a willrn� seller.
Mayor Nee asked if there were three buildings involved. Mr. Qureshi stated
their plan is to 6u�ld the 28,000 square foot medical clinic, with an option
to be able to doubl2 it in three to five years. He stated the other off�ce
butldtnG is a pessibtlity, as they have indicattons that, if the medical
cl�m c is construc*ed, there may be an interest for construction of the office
buildtng.
D"r. Andy Merry, Vice-President of Juran and Moody, Inr., stated they are the
f�nancial adv�sors for this pro�ect and, 6ased on the financ�al data and
operatina statements they have reviewed, they feel it is economical1y feas�ble
and a viable pro,7ect. He stated there is a letter on file with the City to
this effect.
Mr. Merry stated, at this ttme, they would be looking at a publ�c offering
for the �,onds, as the private placement of bonds is very much restricted.
Counc�lwoman Moses-h1artin asked if they would be look�ng at a 15 year bond
for this pro7ect. Mr. Merry stated he felt a happy medium would be 20 years.
Mayor Nee asked �f this pro,7ect was consistent wtth the econonic plai� for
the Center City.
Mr Boardman stated the Housing Authornty has reviewed the proposal and,
hopefully, theu will be able to sign some decuments in January with Columbiu
Park Climc.
Counc�lman Schneider asked Mr. Boardman if he felt a pro�ect of this nature
would be of benefit to the Center City pro�ect. Mr. Boardman stated if the
clim c is construcied, others have indicated an interest to build che office
structure.
Mayor fJee stated it seems to be a very appropriate use of the �ndus�rial
revenue bond tool.
Mr. Quresh� stated staff is happy Columbia Park Clinic is making a decision
to locate in the Center City area and thts may� be a good start on the whole
redevelopment area.
Councilman Schneider felt it was an excellent proposal and of benefit to the
area by creatin9 business and ,7obs and tn getting the development going in
the Center City area.
Councilman Barnette asked if tenants of the building south of the auto center
have 6een notified. Mr. Boardman stated they were not not�fied.
Mr. Qureshi stated, basically, what Council is consider�ng at th�s ±ime is
the industrial revenue bond �ssue. He stated there is a different process
� the Housing and Redevelopment Authority goes through that provides a iry�ho�e
review of the agreer�ent betiveen Columbia Parh. Clinic and the H. R A.
Mr. Qureshi statied one of the reasons zhe east propert�es were chosen �s
that tt involves less properties. He stated any expans�on plars, which
would involve property to the west, are at least three months away so there
will be ample t�me for these property o�vners to voice their coraments.
No persons in the audience spoke regarding th�s proposal for the issuance
of industrial revenue bonds.
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PU6LIC HEARING MEETING OF DECEMBER 14, 1981 PFlGE 4
MOTION by Councilwoman Moses-Martin to close the public hearing. Seconded
by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carr�ed unanimously and the public hearing closed at
8 05 p. m.
Councilman Schneider called attention to the second page of the application
to the State of Minnesota and indicated the dates should be changed from
1981 to 1982.
�,' PUf3LIC HEARING ON REZONING REQUEST, ZOA #81-05 TO RE
MOTION by Councilwoman Moses-Martin to waive the reading of the publio
hearing notice and open the publ�c hearing. Seconded by Councilman
Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng aye, Playor Nee declared the
motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at 8;08 p, m.
Mr Flora, Public Works Director, stated the parcel in question is located
west of Un�versity Avenue and north of 83rd Avenue.
Mr. Flora stated rezoning �s requested from M-2 to R-3 to allow construction
of a 360 unit apartment complex and the pro,7ect is submitted as part of the
tax �ncrement district.
Mr. Flora stated Mr Harr�s has ind�cated that 60% of the un�ts would be
two bedrooms, 30; would be one bedrooms, and 10% would be three bedrooms.
Mr Flora stated the areas in this parcel that aren't suitable for construc-
t�on wtll be used for pond�ng and parking and the actual dwell�ng units will
be built on the better soil
Mr Flora stated the Planning Commiss�on has recommended approval of this
rezonmg request with three stipulations: (1) that a 33 foot easement be
provided on the north property line, (2) that the rezoning be contingent
upon issuance of tu�!ding permits, and (3) that on-site recreation be
provided for tne tenants.
Mr. Flora stated staff felt it might be appropr�ate to obtain a 15 foot
bikeway/walkway easement along the west boundary of this parcel.
Mr. Harris stated he has submitted plans, since the Planning Commission
meeting, to show that the west boundary is being vacated with the retention
of a 15 foot bikeway/walkway easement, plans for on-site recreation
Facilit�es,�nd the dedicat�on of the 33 foot easement.
Mr. Flora stated this rezon�ng is consistent with the Comprehens�ve Plan,
as the plan shows the probability of rezoning this area for multiple
developinent.
Mr. Ed Fiamernik, 67�40 Monroe Street, ask�d the condition of the terrain
on the boundary of the Spring6rook Nature Center. Mr. Flora stated it is
generally marshy and has very poor soil conditions, and there is a ditch
or creek runntng across the property between 83rd and 85th.
Mr. Hamerm k asked Mr. Flora if he felt a 15 foot easement is adequate for
fire protect�on and access
Mr. Flora stated the p7an calls for an internal road system coming off
F33rd Avenue to service the apartment complex and provide access into the
resident�al area and also a buffer of p�rking and garages between the
nature center and the development, which provides a substantial setback
between the dwelling units.
He felt �.his gives them adequate protection for fire control.
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Mr. Burt Weaver, 928 R�ce Creek Terrace, asked how wide the breaks were
between the garages, and if a fire truck could get through. Mr. Flora
stated he believed they could because the breaks are substantially bigger
than the parking stal7.
Mr. Weaver stated he was concerned about a fire at the Sprtngbrook Nature
Center and spreadtng to the apartment complex. Mr. Flora stated in that
case, they would be talking about a ground fire, and the Fire Department
normally uses a smaller truck.
Mr. Hamernik stated his primary concern is vacating the easement, and going
to a lesser easement, and was wondering if they have all areas covered
Councilman Schneider asked if the Fire �epartment has reviewed the plans.
Mr. Flora stated they don't have any final plans at this t�me, but they
dtd review the prel�minary plans and had no concern
Mayor Nee felt the question on the p]an is not before the Counc�l this
even�ng, but the question if the land should be used for mult�ple units.
Mr. Mark Dewey questioned how this rezoning would effect the other
properties in the area facing University Avenue.
Mr. Qureshi stated, at this time, there is no desire to change any other
zoning, and asked Mr. Dewey if he was requesting a change in zon�ng.
Mr. Dewey indicated he was not, but wondered the effect of th�s rezom ng
on their property. It was Yiis concern if there was an apartment complex
ad�acent to their property, if they could use their parcel for heavy
commerctal.
Mr. Qureshi stated it is shown zoned as heavy commercial and probably
whatever development comes, it would not be a problem.
Councilman �arnette asked Mr. Dewey if the so�l on their property is poor.
Mr. �ewey stated one portion to the north is poor, but the portion to the
south is good as far as he could recall.
Mayor Nee stated to Mr. �ewey, if he wasn't aware of it, the C'ity is
prepared, rn some cases, to assist with soil correction in that area
if he had a particular proposal tn mind.
fJo other persons in the audience spoke regard�ng this proposed rezonrng
request.
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed
at <:27 p. m.
NEW BUSINESS.
RECEIVING CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION MIfJUTES OF DECEMBER 3, 1981
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the minutes of the Cable
Television Commission Meeting of �ecember 3, 1981 Seconded by Council-
vdoman Plbses-Martin. Upon a volce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the Cable Telev�sion Commission would
ltke some input from the Counctl regard�ny the term of the franchise.
He stated staff has subm�tted to the Counctl some pros and cons of going
with a five year or a fifteen year franchise.
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Mr. Burt Weaver, Chairman of the Cable Television Commission, stated at
the December 3 meeting of the Commission, Terry 0'Connel presented them
with the proposals that Northern Cablevision had for the d�rection they
should go on the refranchising.
Mr. Weaver stated they had checked on the possibil�ty of extending the
existing franchise, but, as best as they can determine, that is not a
poss�bility and the City will have to refranchise in approximately one
year. He stated the �ssue gets down to the duration of the franch�se
and Northern Cab7evision would like the longest possible franch�se. He �
stated from the Commission's standpo�nt, they would l�ke a shorter term
on the franchise so they can stay abreast of this exploding technology.
Mr. Weaver stated, when the Commission heard Northern's proposal, it
was felt the way to go with this franchise would be to have a few changes
as possible on the exist�ng ordinance and go with the five year franchise.
Mr. Weaver stated, from a technical standpoint, it comes down to the
question of whether the 440 megahertz is viable. He stated the Roseville
Ten and Northwest franchise will both go with ihe 400 megahertz, and
s�nce this has not been run extensively, he felt the City should wait
for their results of the system.
Mr Weaver stated if the City were to go with the 440 megahertz system,
Northern would hold out for a 15 year franchise. He felt if the City
gets stuck wrth something that �s not as vtable as they expected, they
could be in deep trouble.
Councilman Schneider asked tf the present system can be made to operate
well and provide htgh quality for ftve more years.
Mr Weaver stated, along with any refranchising, there w�ll be a limited
amount of rebuilding. He stated the present system will be upgraded
slightly to 300 megaherLZ so they can add some new channels to the ,
extsting channels.
�7r. Weaver felt the system can be made to provide quality servtce for
the next five years.
Pir Terry 0'Conne7l, representing Northern Cab7evision, stated what
they should probably do is remove all the dynofoam cable and replace
�t w�th new ceble, as it gave them ma�or problems in the past.
He stated tYiey would have to change some of the electronics and improve
the amplif�ers, and felt this would rectify the problems by upgrading
the system, and they would get their money back in the five year extension
of the original ordinance.
Mr Weaver stated there are several things the Commission would like to
do and one would be to restructure the ordinance. He stated they would
recommend the actual contractual language be removed fromthe ordinance
and have this language in a seperate contract document.
P7r. Weaver stated the Commission really isn't firm on this, but there
has been discussion about requiring certain facilities from Northern
to fac�litate pubTic access.
Mr. lJeaver stated, at this time, the Commission is look�ng for direction
from the Council on their preference for a vice year extension versus a ,
15 year franchise.
b1r. 0'Connell felt a five year period was very good for them to work
ti�» th and they would be willing to sit down in three years to see what
type of system the City would want at the end of the five year period.
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Mr. Quresh�, City Manager, stated the whole area of cable television is
changtng and moving so fast and there are so many things on the horizon,
but no one has really tested them to see how they work He felt, with
the five year period, it would g�ve the City time to sort out what is
workable and have results from the Rosev�lle Ten and fdorthwest Systems.
It was the concensus of the Coum cl that they would prefer a five year
period for the refranchis�ng.
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Mr. Flora, Public Works �irector, stated this is a request for a variance
to reduce the setback for a driveway from the right-of-way line from the
reuqtred 20 feet to a zero lot line to make a common dr�veway on Lot 1,
Block 3, Commerce Park, at 730D and 7320 University Avenue.
Mr. Flora stated the Appeals Comnnssion has considered this variance
request and has recommended approval, with the stipulation that the
property owenr work with the Plamm �g �epartment on landscap�ng this
parcel.
Mr. Flora stated, at the present time, the cars coming through the gas
stat�on have a hard ttme turning around and the owner of the gas station
will be assum�ng the cost of the driveway.
A sketch was presented on what would be done regarding the landscaping.
MOTION by Counc�lwoman Moses-Marttn to concur w�th the recommendation
of the Appeals Commission and grant the var�ance to reduce the setback
for a driveway from the right-of-way l�ne from the required 20 feet to
0 feet to make a common dr�veway of Lot l, Block 3, Commerce Park, at
7300 and 7320 Un�versity Avenue, w�th the st�pu7at�on that all C�ty
� codes are met, the owners work with the City staff to come up with an
acceptable landscap�ng plan; and that the agreeinent between the property
owners regard�ng this variance be filed on both property titles with
Anoka County. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor fJee declared the motion carried una m mously
�� RESOLUTION N0. 137-1981 APPROVING PLANS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF
Mr. Flora, Public Works �irector, stated the City wtll be required to
parttcipate for 12% of the cost of the signal at this intersection.
He stated it is also understood that if Great River Road funds are not
avallable, the Caunty would re-evaluate the pro�ect at that time.
Mr. Flora stated this resolution is not comm�tting any doilar amounts,
but aqreeing to the concept of the improvement of this intersection.
Councilman Fizzpatrick stated this is a very 6ad �ntersection now and
from what he can tell, almost anything would be an tmprovement. He
stated the intersection is fairly heavily used and time was spent to
get the ma,7or bridge across the tracks, and felt the pro,7ect isn't
completed until they get the improvement done.
MOTION by Counci7man Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 137-1981.
Seconded by Counc�lwoman Moses-Martin. Upon a voice vote, all vot�ng
� aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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� µ��� CONSI�ERATION OF APPROVAL OF AfJ ON-SALE BEER LICENSE FDR BIG B'S PIZZA.
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MOTION by Counc�lman Schneider to approve the on-sa7e beer license for
Q�g B's Pizza. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses-Martin. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
CLAIMS:
MOTION by Councilman Schnetder to authorize payment of Claims No. 328G2a
through 345U13. Seconded by Councilwoman hloses-htart�n. Upon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimausly.
ESTIMATES.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the estimates as su6mitted.
Smith, �uster, Feikema, Malmon & Haskvitz
1250 Binlders Exchange �SUilding
Minneapol�s, hiN 55402
For legal services rendered as City
Prosecutor for the month of Navember 1981
H & S Asphalt Company
7C0 Industry Avenue N.W.
Anoka, MN 55303
Work on Totino's cetention pond
Crosstngs, Inc.
P.O. Box 10
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Partial Est. ,�`r3 - storm sewer diversions
Moore �ake Restoration Pro,7ect No. 132
E. A. Hickok & Associates, Inc.
545 Ind�an P1ound
Wayzata, Mn 55391
Professional Services - fdovember 1981
h1oore Lake Restorat�on Pro,7ect No. 132
Borine Excavating, Inc.
12E36 h1ain Street
Rogers, PiN 55374
FINAL Est. �2 - Sewer & Water Pro,7ect #134
$ 3,636.75
$ 3,431.50
$1E,059JE
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$ 315.98
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
hlayor fdee dec7ared the motion carried unanimously.
��`� RESOLUTION N0. 149-19E1 AP�ENDING fJORTH AREA TAX INCREMENT PLAPl:
Mr. Boardman, City Planner, stated the North Area Tax Increment �istrict
was submitted to Anoka County for certificat�on and the City received a
letter on the problems they had w�th the ciistrict.
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Mr. Boardman stated the County reGuested clarificat�on of the statement
of o6�ectives. He stated in the plan itself the Housing Authority
recommended the util�zation of clause (b) as an option for the tax
increment district, but this wasn't spelled out in the Counc�l's res-
olution and the County wanted clarificatton, He stated it should be
clar�fied the City will accept clause (b) as mentioned in the plan
MOTION by Counci7man Schnetder to adopt Resolution No. 1a9-1�H1. Seconded
by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Nayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
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Councilman Schneider stated the h'etropol�tan Agenc�es Committee for the
Metropolitan Nluntcipalities revtewed the issue of water management. He
stated it appears there will be bills irtroduced at the reaular session
of the Legislature vnth respect to watershed districts and ihe P1etropolii.an
Municipalities took aposition that there were opposed to certa�n aspects
of the btlls.
Councilman Schneider stated, in several of the proposals, there is a
concept for an ad valorem tax for watershed management and many suEur�an
communities are opposed to this, as they already assessed re�tdents to
cover storm sewer runoff.
Councilman Schne�der stated this resolution before the Council is,
basically, in support of the position of the Metropol�tan P1um cipalities.
MOTION by Councilmar� Schneider to adopt Resolution PJo. 150-1981. Seconded
by Councilman Fttzpatr�ck.
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated one of the problenis in Fridley is on the
lower end of Rice Creek and Locke Lake. Councilman Schneider stated the
hletropolitan Counc�l stated there wasn't any problems with Locke Lake.
Councilman Fitzpatrick questioned at what point the Council would have
some input on that specific sub,7ect. hir. Qureshi, City Manager, stated
the Public l��orks D�rector will attend at least one of the raeetings to
give some input on i�he problem.
Councilman Schneider stated the thrust of the comments from the Metropol�tan
Muntcipalities was that the present system would work better if cities were
to get more input and response from the watershed districts, but not to
create new levels of government.
F1�'r. Herrick, Ctty Attorney, felt if there ts going to be a ma�or effort to
get a hand on surface water runoff, there should be some mechan�cs set up
so that communities on the upper end of +he �+�atershed can be required to
,7oin in ta solve the problem. He stated,hr�cver, it may take some leg-
islation they don't currently have, particulariy, �f those communities
are not in a watershed district.
�PON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN QfJ THE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor fdee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Harris stated on his request for rezoning firom M-2 to R-3 at 83rd and
Main Street, they are currently working with their financial advisors,
but believed they would need something from the Counc�l �ndicat�ng the
R-3 zoning is acceptable.
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Mr. Harris felt what could be done at thts meeting �s to approve the
rezoning by a first readtng of the ordinance and to have the secand
readrng of the rezoning ord�nance at the time the nlan is approved.
Mayor Nee stated the recommendation of the Commission regarding the
rezoning was contingent on issuance of the building permits, and he
didn't realize Mr. Flarris had a problem. He stated the rezoning doesn't
bother h�m because he fee7s it �s a 000d use of the land.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated rorma7ly the Council acts on the first �
read�ng of the rezoning ordinance the meeting after the public hear�ng,
however, �f the Council felt comfortable and desired to have the first
reading this evening, they wou�d still have control on the second readrng.
Ne felt the first reading of the rezoning ordinance would give an indica-
tton of the Council's feelings on the rezom ng.
Mr. Harr�s stated the bond people called h�m today and asked for an
indicat�on on the rezoning because they are preparing figures, and he
indicated to them this item was on the Council's agenda this evening,
and they wanted a report tomorrow on its disposition.
The Counc�l indicated they had no ob�ection to the ftrst read�ng of the
ordinance for the rezoning.
MOTIOfJ by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and approve the
ordinance upon first reading, with the stipulation that a 33 foot ease-
ment be provided on the north property line, that on-site recreation be
provided for the tenants; that a 15 foot bikeway/wa7kway easement he
obta�ned along the west boundary of this parcel, and to el�minate
the sttpulation of the Planntng Commission that rezoning be contingent
upon issuance of bu�lding permits. Further the second reading of the
orclinance w�ll be withheld until such time that plans are reviewed by
the City. Seconded by Councilman 6arne'te. Lpon a voice vote, all
vat�ng aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously �
ADJOURfJP1ENT:
MOTiON by Councilman Barnette to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by
Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pdee
declared the motion carried unan�mously and the Publ�c Hearing Meeting
of the Fridley City Council of December 14, 1981 ad,7ourned at 9�48 p. m.
Resp�ctfully submitted,
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Carole Haddad William J. f�ee
Secy. �o the C�ty Council Mayor
Approved January 4, 1982
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