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12/05/1983 - 00012402_� _ i� \��� � �. �—r if. ,. � f � � /� ��i � � . �17+U�. C 71s • • - _ �e Regular t4eeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Nee, •_ �� �7af,���Ixelii�RN� Mayor tdee led the Council and audience in the Fledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: � MF3�IBERS PRFSEL�7YP: D4ayor Nee, Councilman Barnette, Councilman Schneider Councilman Hamernik and Council�n Fitz�trick r�; .. ��. �. � • • • ;.� i: � 41 U YY �� 1� _ �� • � � : ; ���IIeH MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Nlayor Nee declared the mation carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda as submitted. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Nlayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPET] FORUM. VISI�RS: Mr. Tony Lorbeski, representing the Senior Citizens nrop-in Center, appeared before the Council regarding his letter sent to i�layor Nee requesting funding for semor citizens. Mr. I,orbeski stated that since the � St. Philip's pro�ect was not approved for funding, the senior citizens would like to request $6,000 of this money be used for senior citizen transportation to and from the Drop-in Center. � Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the Council did approve $17,631 ancl a portion potentially could be used for the ite�n Mr. Lorbeski is requesting. He stated the allocations of these funds is being processed through the Co�nissions. Mr. Qureshi felt it may be appropriate to consider this request from 1984 funds. He stated it could be discussed at the time the Council considers Coiranunity Development Block Grant allocations for 1984. 1? �' �. 1. POBLIC HF�RING ON A PROPOSED PROJECT AND THE I4SUANCE OF APPROXIMATEL" S9 900 000 IN�NJSTftIAL DEVELOPI�'LFNT R�7F'n7UE EONDS ( INTEGRA-BUILT IIJ INC 1• MOTIOr7 by Councilman Fitzp3trick to waive the reading oi the public hearing -i4'� �l i 9 c� ry�� �� J� . _ l. � � .� C BI� notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor [Vee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at 7:40 p.m. P4r. Qureshi, City Manager, stated there are a number of persons present this evening to make a presentation on this proposed motel/hotel pro�ect which would be located on the 100 Ztain Drive-in site. P�ir. Don Staley, President of Integra-Built II, Inc., stated they met with the City staff about a rnonth ago regarding the possibility of a nptel/hotel to be constructed on the northwest corner of I-694 and Highway 65. � Mr. Staley stated that Inteqra-Built is a Staley Company subsidery which operates several corporations that own hotels and cotxlominiiuns. He stated they generally take three to four months to get to the point they are at this evening with the proposed project; however, the reason they are moving at such a fast pace is that pending legislation may drastically affect industrial revenue bond financing and they wanted to finalize plans for this pro�ect before there are any changes by the Legislature. Mr. Staley stated the proposed development would consist of a 200 room motel/hotel facility. He stated this facility would be business-oriented and designed with meeting rooms to accommodate businesses, as well as banquet facilities. He stated there would be a pool area ad�acent to the building in order to attract people on weekends. P�r. Staley stated they would like to build on the highest elevation of the 100 Ztain Drive-in Site to obtain the maximum e�cposure to I-694. Mr. Staley turned the discussian over to N1r. John Uban, with Howard Dahlgren and Associates who are doing the land planning. Mr. Uban explained how this development would affect the traffic in the area. He stated the traffic counts on ad�oining roads are 60,000 trips per ' day on I-694; 34,000-37,OD0 trips per day on Central Avenue or Highway 65; and 2,000 trips per day on West Moore Lake Drive. He stated trips are the n�r of times a car goes g�st any particular point. Mr. Uban stated the traffic to this facility would be coming off Highway 65 and then on to a frontage road, Mr. Uban stated they find that residential traffic in this area peaks at the time people are going to and fr�n work. He stated with the proposed office and hotel uses, the peaks would be at similar hours with approximately 300 trips anticip�ted in a one hour period. He stated the weekends uses would probably pick up during lunch hours and taper off in rhe evemng hours. Mr. Uban felt although there would be increased traffic, the traffic �ttern would actually improve as the peak periods are spread out and you wouldn't have the extreme period of peak traffic during the evening hours which the drive-in now generates. � •� �� ��_� . \� • � }�l�..� Mr. Uban stated they wanted to work with the City and neighborhood to produce plans for a buffer system that is acceptable to everyo��e. Mr. Uban stated the overall concept woulcl involve a series of uses, adjacent to the motel/hotel complex, for offices mlxed with some commercial develoFsnent. He stated it would be a very high quality develo�anent. A1r, Uban stated the buffer system for the rear yards of the homes on 57th Avenue would have a 30 foot wide strip with a berm and plantings on top. He stated, there wil be a 10 foot setback fram the berm before any parl�ing � would begin. A woman representing the architectural firm of Matter and Associates of NLtlwaukee, presented a drawing of the hotel site plan. She stated the building housing the restaurant, banc�uet iacilities arid other conference functions, would be one story high. She stated the hotel would be behind this structure and would be three stories high, leaving open the possibility of a 100 room addition to the rear of the building in the future. She stated the hotel would consist of 200 rooms and presented draw�ngs of the diamond-shaped facility. She explained what facilrties would be located on the first floor and plans for the different type of roorns available on the second and third floors of the hotel, classified as a, b, c, and d type rooms. The woman stated the outside of the building would be brick with Minnesoca limestone. She stated the limestone is a local material and woulc7 be in keeping with other develog�nts that znay occur on the site. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the original plan was for a six story facility, however, this has been reduced to three stories. � Mr. Staley stated the optimum construction as achieved with eithter a three or ten story building. He stated they decided on a three story facility, with the possibility of an addition for Y00 more rooms, if the demand occurs. Mr. Kenneth Knight, 670 57th Avenue, asked iP there would be parking near the buffer zone. Mr. Staley stated there would be 30 feet plus an additional 10 feet, with a four foot high berm with plantings, before the p�rking would begin. Mr. Uban stated their figures on the traffic counts were based on the whule develognent pro�ect, and not �ust the hotel f�cility. Mr. Ed Hondl, 685 57th Avenue, asked the height of the other buildings which are not being constructed at this tame. Mr. Ui�n stated they would be typical office buildings, two to three stories in height. He sLated they would control the development thraugh the sale of land, with restrictions on what could or could not be dane on the pro�:erty, � f�� � �_ � Cyl F3 u � 4 ��1� �. � � �'�11 � • • Mr. Hondl questioned the grade on the hotel and what would be be seen from the homes on 57th Avenue. Mr. Uban stated a survey is being performed on the entire site; however, the hotel will be built on the highest point which is where the two screens are presently located. He stated if you can't see the screens now from you home, you wouldn't be able to see the hotel building. Mr. Hondl stated his concern is the traffic pattern on 57th Avenue, and how it would affect the lifestyle of the residents. Councilman Barnette stated in the proposal for the frontage road, he asked � if the owners where the road would be located have been contacted. Mr. Uban stated staff has had some contact with the owners regardiny the proposal, but they have not been in direct contact with him. Mr. Hondl asked if Fridley is considering a similar motel/hotel facility on 53rd and Central. Mayor Nee indicated that was correct. Mr. Hondl questioned if this wasn't in conflict. Mayor Nee stated each business has the right to construct the facilities, if they so desire, and they must make the determinations whether they will succeed at these ventures. Mr. Hondl questioned if the City would be involved in the financing. Mayor Nee stated this proceeding for the issuance of industrial revenue bonds makes the interest tax-exempt; however, there is no risk at all to the City. A question was raised on the type of lighting for the parking areas. A woman indicated that the most intense lighting would be at the entrance area which would face I-694 with more direct lighting of the p�rking areas and less lighting on the fringe area of the parking lots. In response to a question on the length of this construction, Mr. Staley � stated it is expected to take 12 to 14 months. Pilr. Staley stated, with complet�on of the motel/hotel facility, they expect to initially enploy about 155 persons; however, that would taper off to 135 to 150 employees. He stated 20 oi these persons would be supervisory personnel. Mr. Staley stated when the entire 38 acres is developed, they expect to generate eight times the amount of taxes the City now receives, He stated he believed the taxes are now about $90,000 per year. Mr. Inman, City Clerk, stated the estimated taxes only on the hotel iacility would be in the area of $250,000 to $300,000 per year. He stated nothing has been estimated on the taxes for other develolanent on this site. Councilman Hamernik asked af the construction period of one year is for the hotel facility orLly. Mr. Staley stated their main concern, at this time, is for construction of the hotel. He stated the other development around the hotel would he closely controlled and they would like to see some type of office buildings that would be compatible and and provide then with some business. ' N J�� _ . A� • � if7fy_Cyl� Councilman Schneider asked if he could see any ma�or impacts on the axea durinq the costruction period. Mr. Staley stated there would 6e no im�irment of traffic or anything of that nature. He stated there would be some work on the intersection that may interfere with some of the residents, but it should be m�nimal. Councilman Schneider asked if they have similar types of structures in this close proximity to residential areas. P9r. Staley stated many of their hotels are situated close to residential areas. He stated, in some cases, there are buffers of multi-family units which don't exist in this area ancf � this is the reason they are proposing the buffer for the residential area. Ms. Ruth Dunn, Fridley Sun, asked about the type of restaurant facilities that would be provided. Mr. Staley stated there would be an informal restaurant facility, as well as a formal restaurant. No others in the audience spoke regarding the proposed issuance of these industrial development bonds for construction oi- the motel/hotel iacility. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declaxed the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed at 8:35 p.m. � � : u �� � � • � � � r • •• �uw ��r. ►� �u •.a �� i • a� Councilman Fitzpatrick stated Mr, Dale Thom�ason has expressed an interest in serving on the Energy Co�nission. He stated P4r. Thompson is an employee of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to nominate Dale Thompson, 4976 3rd Street, to fi11 the vacancy on the Energy Commission for the term expiring April 1, 1985. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. � 'ihere being no further nominations, the f-ollowing action was taken: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to cast an unanimous ballot for the appointment of Dale Thompson to the Energy Commission. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee deciared the motion carried unanimously. M�TION 6y Councilman I�amernik to table the appointment to the other vacancy on the Energy Commission. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrlck. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Playor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ��� �. � . .��. L�I �1.•• 1 a�� •• � i • • � ,.. �� � • � ; i ��� ; MOTION by Councilman Barnette to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 791 and adopt it an second reading and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � ,r ��J ���� �• � � • � � : �: . 4. ORDINANCE N0. 792 REPEALING CIIAPTF.R 810 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE ENTITLED "MISDEMF�NORS GENERAL�LY" IN ITS ENTIRETY: I�TION by Councilman Schneider to waive the secorid reading of Ordinance No. 792 and adopt it on the second reading and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Opon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 5. ORDINANCE N0. 793 RECODIFYING CBAP`PER 901 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE ENPITLID "PENALTIFS" BY AMEPIDING SECPION 901.01 EDPPITLID "GENERAL PROVISIONS": MOTION by Councilman Fitzp3trick to waive the second reading of Ordinance ' D7o. 793 and adopt it on the second reading and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. . ••� . � ., .��. �I� ,�'�: I. �� � �� •� ��,� • � �• 1. • � � ��� �� � 4 •� � �,u � • �� � • � � � Councilman Hamernik questioned the fire suppression section. Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated because of the concerns voiced at the August 8 and August 22 Council meetings, the adoption of Appendix E covering automatic fire suppression systems was elimuiated from the building code. Mr. Flora stated if the Council wishes a fire suppression system, it could be incorporated in the Zomng Code, Chapter 205. He stated a proposed amendment to include this in Chapter 205 is submitted for the Council's consideration and should be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their review and for a public hearing if they so desire. P70TION by Councilman Schneider to waive the second reading of Ordinance No. 774 and adopt it on the second reading and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to forward the proposed amendment of (�apter � 205, which would incorporate the fire suppression system into the Zoning Code, to the Plamm�g Commission for their review and a public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to amend the above motion to include that the Chamber of Commerce be notified of the action being taken. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. UR�N A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON 7f3E MAIN NA�TION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ••� � � • ��• � I� ���Y_: •1. � ���� •4 • •� � I� • � : JY71. • 1 . • I � �� � _ � �I�K _ �. MOTION by Councilman Fitz�trick to waive the second reading of Ordinance No, 795 and adopt it on the second reading and order publication. Seconded ' �� � r �. �� � COUNCIL MEE'tING OF DECEMBER 5. 1983 PAGE 7 by Councilman Hamernik, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, f�iayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. �. �_ �._ u �. . e �� : ��yiu � � u ��� • ��� : ; � � : NYJTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the minutes of the Charter Conunission Meeting of October 20, 19ffi. Secorxled by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried � unanimously. 9, RECEIVING DRAFT ORDINANCE OF REWRITE OF CAAPTER 214. SIGN ORDINANCE AND REFER IT � THE PLANNING COP7MISSION FOR REVILU,7: MOTION by Councilman Barnette to table this iiem to be discussed at the Conference Meeting. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 10. RESOLUTION N0. 117-1983 APPROVING THE b4INNESOTA DEPARTMENT � ZRANSR�RTATION PRELIMINARY LAYOUTS FOR WIDENING TH 65 BETWEEN ^1H 694 AND bdEST MOORE LAKE DRIVE: Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated the State Department of Transportation plans on widening the westerly approach lane from Highway 65 to I-694. He stated there is sufficient right-of-way available and this pro�ect will not require any cost psrticipation by the City. Councilman Barnette asked if this has anything to do with the proposed develognent of the motel/hotel facility. Mr. Flora stated it has nothing to do with it per se, but it will help improve the craffic movement. He stated the City is also in the process oi contracting with a consultant to assist in working out problems at the intersection of Highway 65 and West Moore Lake Drive. � Nr. Flora stated with the improvement by the State, it will move traffic faster onto the freeway and also provide additional stacking s�ace. MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to adopt Resolution No. 117-1983. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � 11. RESOL•UTION NO 11$-1g83 AUTHORIZING THE EXFCUTION OF THC IX CITIliF, WA'�SHED M�NAGEMENT ORCA?QIZATION SOINT R7%dERS AGREII�4EN'i': � �OLJ7'I'ION NO l 19-1 gg� [n)j�gj�glNG j�T p,p,EP, W7IT[3IN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY FR(kQ THE RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT AND PLACING IT L+TITHIN THE IX CITIE WATERSHID P7ANAGEMENT ORC�:NIZATION: PIQTIOP7 by Councilman Barnette to adopt Resolution No. 118-19II3. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a vozce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Dlee declared the motion carried unanimously. rr � �M •�.1 � �. • � �: • : .0 b70TI0N by Councilman Hamernik to adopt Resolution No. 119-1983. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 1 •_ � • � ': �� •� � • •: • � •• � : •M a• u � i� •�_ : •: •;,� •• •�� � • + . n � ... • :�. '�i� •��, � •• �4 Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated staff has provided further informatio» to the Council for the use of Job Bill Funds for the North Area Drainage and Trail Improvement Pro�ect. He stated staff feels this pro�ect best � qualifies under the criteria which must be met for funding. Councilman Schneider stated his concern was the lack of background information, ana he has since reviewed the information presented by staff and would concur with their recommendation. N�TION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 120-19ffi. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, Councilman Schneider, Councilman Fitzpatrick, Mayor Nee, and Councilman Hamernik voted in favor of the motion. Coancilman Barnette abstained from voting. Mayor Nee declare� the motion carried by a 4 to l vote. 13. RESOLUTION N0. 121-1983 GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR A CONLMERCIAL FACILITIES DEVEIAPi1II�T PRC)JECT ( INTEGRA-B[JILT II. INC.) : Councilman Hamernik asked whether the �rcel of property on the perimeter of the drive-in theatre which is zoned residential would have to be rezoned. Mr. Qureshi, City AYanager, stated if would not be rezoned, unless they use it for commercial purposes. He stated he indicated �o Mr. Staley the City's concerns to provide protection to the residential neighborhood to the north o� the site, facilitate the traffic movements in this area, and to provide a quality developnent. � Councilman Hamernik asked about the building setback and where it would be measured from. P1r. Qureshi stated it would be measured from the zoninq difference line. Councilman Parnette stated a road on Mr. Johnson`s property was mentioned and noted that is not a�rt of the pro�ect. Mr. Qureshi stated there are a niurd�er of choices. 74ie road can be left as it is now; however, another alternative would be to look at Mr. Johnson's property for use as a road, providing they can still protect the residential area, Mr. Qureshi stated this resolution would cover the financing aspect and the second part would be the construction where any requirements for screening and landscaping could be handled in the building permit grocess. b4r. Herrick, City Attorney, stated any requirements can be taken into consideration when the building permit is issued and these would have to be met before the permit is issued. � C_� � � /� �� _ _ 4.._ � ��.1 � �- ���-f � MOTION by Councilman Barnette to adopt Resolution Pdo. 121. Seconded by Councilman Hamermk. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. i � � •� �� � •� �. •� . � .. �:, � • ��� MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt Resolution No. 122-1983. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 15. �SOL�IJTION NO 123-1983 AUTHORIZING SIGNING THE AGREEMEN'P ESTABLISEIING r�ngKiNG CONDITIONS, WAGES AA7p HOURS OF POLICE OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF FRIDi,RY, POLICE DEPAR`iNLF'�1T FOR THE YEAR 1983: riOTION by Councilman Barnette to adopt Resolution No. 123-1983. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voring aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 16. CLl�IMS MOTIOPd by Councilman Barnette to authorize payment of Cla uns No. 324F22 through 334Z06. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unarumously. 17. LICENSES: MOTION by Councilm3n Hamernik to approve the licenses as submitteci and as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Diee declared the motion carried unanimously. 18. ES T7.MP.TES • MOTION by Councilman Fitzg�trick to a�prove the estimates as submitted. Aerrick & Newman, P.A. 6279 Uruversity Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 For legal services rendered as City Attorney for the month of November, 19Qi Smith, Juster, Feike�na, Malmon & Haskvitz 1250 Builders Exchange Building Minneapolis, MN 55402 For legal services rericlered as City Prosecutor for the month of October, 1983 Electric Service Com�ny, Inc. 1609 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404 FINAi, ESTIMATE Fridley Sports Lighting Pro�ect $1,650.00 $4,775.OQ $4,300.D0 ��F� >?3� �_. �� _ ,. . �_ � �: ; �F�:�� �� Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor A7ee declared the motion carried unanimously. r�. • ��,i ��� MOTION by Councilman Barnette to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of December 5, 1983 ad�ourned at 9:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, � � ' �� � .��°�,�G-- � �Cz�.�( ��` �/ -� Carole Haddad Wi11i . Nee Secretary to the City Council Mayor Approved: �J '