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06/06/1988 - 00010748� 1 ' ,.�rl q' .�1?� d� OF Tf� ERIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF J'UNE 6 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at %:32 p.m. by Nl3yor Nee. PLEIJGE OF AL�,EGIANCE: Nl3yor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge oi Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL C'ALL : I.�I IC 71' � �I�il rs��s�-���y��y�. w Mayor Nee, Cbuncilwcman Jorgenson, Councilman Schneicler, Councilman Fitz�trick anci Councilman Bil lings None Mr. Scott Lund, Chairman of the Fridley '49ers Celebratlon, and the '49er outlaws were present at the meeting pranoting this celebration in the City. He autlined the activities, the date, and pl�ce where they would ta]ce place, and encouraged all residents to p�rticipate in these events. APPROVAL OF M[NUTES: C�iINCIL ME,ETING - MAY 16, 1988: MOTION by Councilman Schneicler to approve the minutes as presentecl. Secorided by Councilwanan Sorgenson. Upon a voice vate, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously, ADOPPION OF AGEI�IDA: NIL7I'ZON by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda as submitted. Seconcled by Councilman Schneicler. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unammously. OPEN FORUM, VISITORSe Mr. Ted Lanpher, Pshninistrator for the Anoka County Business Assistance Network, e�lained the functions of this organization. He stated this organization is one of the newest in Anolca County whose goals are to prcanote econaatc develognent and assist in the formation of �-ill businesses in the Anoka County area. He stated the Anoka County Business Assistance Networ]€ seYVes as a resource center to assist persons with their business plan in the areas of £inancing, education, training, real estate and sitc selection. He invited anyone who may have an interest to contact their office at 299 Coon Rapids Boulevard, 786-0869. PUBLIC HEAEtINGS: -1- FRiDLEY CITY CCAINCII, NIEEPING OF JUNE 6, 1988 ��C��� � 1. AISLIC HF�ARING OF AN ORDINANCE A1��NDING SECI'ION 2.03, A.02 AND 4.03 OF THE FRiDLEY CITY (.�-IARTER: MDTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the reachng of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconcled by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared thE motion carried unanunously and the public hearing opened at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Bill Hunt, Assistant to the City Nhnager, stated Nlargaret Hendley, Chainvcanan of the Charter Cac¢nission, will present these proposed Charter air,en�c�ents to the Council, Ms, Hendley, Chainvanan of the Charter Corunission, sta_ted these proposed changes will save money for the City and, ho�iully, get voter interest and �rticipation in City issues. She stated what is proposed is that the tc-rms of office for the Nl3yor and Councilmat�ers be increased fram three to four years. She stated the mumcipal elections would then coincide with St�te and Federal elections and take place on the even rnmibered years. Ms. Hendley introduced members of the Charter C�rnission wb� caere present at the meeting, Dr. Greg Hebeisen, Don Betzolcl, Ralph Stouffer and Ms. Geraldine Schei. She stated ]bn Betzold was the original proposer of these changes. Mr, Betzold stated under the present Charter, the five Councilmembers are � elected to three year staggered terms so there is an election every year in the City, He stated over the three year span, one year you vote for the Mayor and Councilm�mY�er-at-Large, the other year you vote for your Warcl Councilmanber, and one year you don't vote at all in a municipal election. Mr. Betzold stated the three proposed changes are: (1) adjust the election schedule so all three Ward Counciln�nl'>ers are up for election at the same time; (2) change the terms of office frcm three to fow° years; and (3) holcl the City Council elections in even rnmibered years, He stated the Charter Ccnarussion is recarnnending adoption of a]1 three of these proposed changes. N�. Betzold stated last year, Ward I and II Councilmembers were elected which meant that two-thirds of the City voted and this year one-third of t1�e City cvill vote. He felt it would be better i� the citizens voted to have all three Ward Councilm�rs electecl at the s�-une tune. Ms. Betzold stated two year terms were not considered as the C�c�ission ielt it wasn't fair to the Council�rs to senre such a short teYm for a �ob that demands a lot of time. He stated it would be more cost-efL-ectice to have the City election in the C,eneral IIection year. Mr. Betzold stated some concerns were that the tenns of office will be extended. He stated all these proposed changes woulcl be phased in over a �eriod of tune and would not affect anyone tliat is presently on the Council. Ne stated another concern was the changes may benefit the incumbent. He stated �st City histozy since 1974 shows there have been four instances � where the inctmibent lost re-election. -2- � � E � �T�T•F"� CITY �UNCIL MEEPING OF JUNE 6, 1988 �Q�9� Mr. Betzold stated he felt these changes would help the City and m�ke ior a better process to elect the City's representatives. Coimcilman Billings requested a reviEV,* on hav the Charter Cc�¢nlssion members are appointed. Mr, Hunt stated the current 14 members oE the Charter Commission are appointed by a District Court Judge. He stated the Council provides a certain amount of funding far the operation of the Cat¢nission, but doesr't appoint the members. NHyor Nee stated the Council is interested in any feedback, either pro or con, on these proposed Cl�arter �nenchnents. Councilman Schneicler asked if the C�mlission members contacted the Leac�ie of Wanen Voters or either of the political parties in the City regarc7ing these proposed changes. Ms. Hendley stated they havc not contacted these persons. She stated the Camnission discussed and studied these changes for about a year and received resource information from the League of NLtnnesota Cities. Ms. Hendley stated the Cammission's goal was to get more voters involved in thezr municipal issues. Councilwcacr�n Jorgenson asked if the Ccn¢nission made any comparisons on tl'ie length of teims for CouncilireniUers in neilhboring cities. Ms. Nendley stated many of the neighboring clties are going to four year tezms. She stated sane kiad a two year Maycr's term and a_ four year term i-or Counciln�ibers. She stated they were staggered terms such as they are proposing in these changes. No other persons spoke regarcling these proposed Charter �nencfinents. M7PTON by Councilm3n Schneider to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, �11 voting aye, Mayor DTee declared the motion carriEd unanimously and the public hearing closed at S:D2 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.09 OF THE NDTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the public hearing open at 8:02 p.m. Ms. Hendley, C�ainaanan of the Charter C'�¢rsssion, stated the Conunission, over the years, has made several amendments to the City Charter and all these were done by ordinance. She stated the C�iarter can also be amended by other irethods such as a referendum where the Cammission or citizens can by-pass the Council. She stated there is nothing in the Charter which -3- � 3 ���� FRiDLEY CITY COUNCII, MEEPIIVG OF �7UNE 6, 1988 states the other ways to amend the Charter. She stated this proposed change would indicate the ways to initiate amen�zents to the Charter which is set forth in Minnesota Statutes. No other persons spoke regarding this pmposed amenc�ment to the Charter. NDTION by Councilman Fitzp�trick to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Nl3yor Nee declared the motion carried t�nan�m011Sly. Mayor Nee thanked all the Charter Commission members for the tremenclous amount of work put into these proposed amenciments. He stated the Council feels an obligation to give it their fu11 consideration. PUSLIC HEP.RING ON A 1 AUDI`IC�R' S SUBDP CHERYL STINSKI• -01, TO REZONE FROM R-3 FFICE, ON PART OF LOTS L3i �u !�I R3 NYYPIpN by Council�n Schneider to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried ,mani.�ously and the public hearing opened at 8;08 p.m, Mr. Rabertson, C�miunity Develognent Director, stated there are tvao parcels � involved in this proposal to canbine the zomng on tzvo lots for the purpose of constructing a multi-tenant office builcl�ng of 32,000 square feet. He stated the south �rcel is zoned Cf2-1 and the north �rcel is zoned R-3 and has a boarded up single family home on it. He stated the history of rezonings in this area indicate three along Hillwind Road frcm R-3 to CR-1. He stated this specific lot was the sub�ect of a rezoning procedure which did not materialize, apparently, because the petitioner was unable to ccanplete the �;,,ranents for the land developnent. � Nir. Rabertson stated �long with the rezoning, the petitioner is applying for a variance for reduction of the buffer area between a conmercial and residential area frcm 15 feet to 5 feet. He stated this variance c�ras before the Appeals Cac�nission and recommended for apprwal. He stated the Pla��mng Ccmmission has recaim�ended apprwal of this rezoning wa th six stipul�tions which he outlined, Cnuncilman Schneider questioned stipulation No. 3 which pravides that the petitioner or her agent agrees to manage the leasing of the office space in a fashion which would not create a need for on-street �rking. He asked if there was adequaiate p�king per the code requiranents, Mr. Robertson stated there is adequate p�rking, but there is some qnestion whether it would be adequate depending on the number of multiple tenants. He stated the City would want to �e sure there isn't ary parking on the street and parking needs are met on the site. Mr. Rabertson statecl this requirement is sunilar to what was requircd in the � -4- • i �.. �1 FRIDLEY CITY Ct�IINCIL MEETING OF JUIQE 6. 1988 , Winfield Develognent. He stated in this development, thEre is a lunited rnunber of �rking s�ce so the developer reports projected �rking needs to staff when space is leased. Councilman Schneider felt the Winfield Develo�anent was ctifferent in that it is in a cacanerical area and, if additional parking is needed, it possibly can be cbtained by negotiating with adjacent property owners and this would not be the case on Hillwind Road. Mr. Brian Hanson, Design Architect representing the petitaoner, stated there are 97 �rking sp�ces prwide which meets the code r�„ r�nent. Mr. RaUertson presented a drawing of the site plan which delineated the parking. Nk3yor Nee stated it appears there is underground �rking. Mr. Hanson stated about on�tturd of the �arking is undergrouncl. Councilman Schneider asked where additional park�ng woulcl be provided if it is needed. Mr. Hanson stated there is no space av ulable for additional �r]ung on this site. Mr. Qureshi, City Nlanager, stated he didn't ]mc� of any building where the City required additional parking when it is used as an office building. He stated the building referred to previously, where such reqm rements were attached, was an office-warehouse type use. He stated he assumes, in this � case, it will all be office sp3ce and the City has standards and, if these are met and the petitioner works with the City in leasing the facility, there should not be a problem. He stated 97 parking spaces shoulcl be adequate for a 32,000 square foot office building. Councilman Schneider asked if this stipulation wauld be recorcled at the County. Mr. Herrick, City Attarney, stated it could be if it is drafted properly. Councilman Billings statecl if space is leased and there is adequate �rking, but the tenant's business gravs and more �zrking is needed and the lease has not expired, a prc�len may arise. Mrs. Stinski stated she felt eveiy office building in the City may be faced with this problan and as long as the code is met, she could not foresee a prabl en. Councilman Schneider questioned why this stipulation was recommended. A�Lr. Robertson stated staff wanted to go thar_ extra step because of t-he uniquesness of this situat�_on and in case it was found that the requirement of one �rking s�ce Eor every 250 square feet was not adequate. Councilwcaran Joraenson asked if additional parking was needed, if it could be cbtained fran the adjacent real estate oPfices. ' Mrs. Stinski stated she didn't believe it would be a problan so it has never been discussed. -5- ����� FRSDLEY CITY COUNCII� MEEPING oF JUNE 6, 1988 � I✓m. Robertson stated there has been a problem in the past wrth adequate �rking prwided for medical offices. Councilman Schneider asked what t��e of tenants they anticipate. Mr. H�nson stated it is a professional building and didr_'t believe a medical office would be allaaed in this zomng cu strict. Ms. Rabertson stated medical, dental and health clinics are included �.n a CR-1 zone, haaever, for the tsnp of professlonal use proposed, one parking s�ce for evexy 150 square feet is required rather than one parking space for evexy 250 square feet. Councilman Schneider stated if a medical office was located in this building, the parking requirment would be about 210 �r]cing spaces. Mayor Nee asked if stipulation No. 2 was enforceable which stated this proposed rezoning is only for the dcveloianent zs outlined on the site plans and elevations. Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, stated he woulcl suggest the same approach taken in the �st and that publication of the rezoning ordinance not be done until the building pezmit is issued, He stated if the rezoning �s completed before the builci�ng pernut is issued, it may be questionable whether the City could hold the �titioner to that speciLic p1�n, , Mr. Charles Cam�ell, N�rrill Lynch Realty, stated they are looking forward to occupying the new s�ce as they have outgraan their buildinq. He stated all their allotted p�rking would probably be utilized when sales meetings are held twice a week, but generally they use only 20 to 30� of the parking as the sales �rsonnel are out in the field. � No other persons in the audience spoke regarcLng this proposed rezoning. A'I7TION by Councilman Schneider to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Pdee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed at 8:32 p.m. OLD BUSINESS: r_�� nir/� 1i1�7W��7:7F`1CYil�l��(�7 `f�;��:3:�l:1`t.ti:i�5a�i.ri� �7717iY:Vii_�7 �71Y��[7`C hI)7'ION by Councili[an Fitzpatrick to vraive the reading and approve Ordinance No. 906 on the second reading and order publication, with the following stipulations: (11 developer to supply a storm drainage pl�n for the existing center; (2) developer to supply a �oint driveway easement to the City connecting the municipal liquor store to Rice CYeek Rc�d; (3) developer to supply a revised �rking lot layout for City approval; and (4) developer 1 agrees to unplenent the landscape plan supplied by Clty upon completion of Rice Creek Road imi rwanents; all green areas to have autcanatic sprinkling. Seconded by Councilwanan Jorgenson. Upon a coice vote, all voting aye, � � 5. , � ����� FRIDLEY CITY dDUNCIL MEE,TING OF JUNE 6, 1988 Mayor Nee declarecl the motion c�rried vnanunously. DECLARING CERTAIN R�AL ti'�7 �'��[i��fi:i�� •_svA73:h�l,ii�I��C� Councilman Schneider stated he had a concern about persons crisscrossing across the parking lot and the parking alcng the entrance clrive. He questioned �he amount of traffic in the area. ASr, Flora, Public Works Director, stated there were no recent traffic counts for this area, but felt less than 1,000 cars �r day use this sezvice rc�d. Mr. Robertson, C'�cnununity Developnent Director, stated planting beds will be at the entrance and a striped line will delineate the route through the parking lot. He stated this same design is samilar to the parking lot at Southdale Shopping Center as there is parking along the main entrance to the shopping mall. Mr, Qureslu, City I�nager, statefl a possible solution to deter persons from crossing over the entire �rking lot would be to install a small siclewalk between tl-ie plantings on the west and continue 1t to *he north. Coimcilwanan Jorgenson stated she cannot understand why a parking stall would be installed where you have to back �nto the drive�ray. She stated she would like this g�rking lot to be safe for pedestrians and vehicles. Mr. Applebalun stated they were short on g�rking and felt this plan worked out t,etween hunself and staff was the best. He stated he cannot beli�ve that more than ten cars �r day ever use the sen ice raad. Mr. Rabertson stated there is no doubt tlus pl�n is a ccanpranise. He stated if there were more space, there is no question the parking lot would be clesigned differently. Mr. Applebaun stated the vacation of the sen ice drive was �eing clone at the City staff's request and he didn't warxt to spend additional funds for curbing in order to mxke a public street in th�s lot. Councilwanan Jorgenson stated in order to improve the site, a concrete barrier has to be installed which would prohibit the service ra�d from being used. She stated the intersection will be unpraved partly to accommodate Mr, Applebaum's center. Mayor Nee asked if the vacation of the service c3rive increased the amount of land available for �rking, Mr. Applebaum statecl as part of this vacation, he agreed to give up the south edge of the pro�rty along Rice Creek Road where it is being widened. Mr. Robertson stated he felt this is the best compromise there was more land, landscaped lanes would be praviaed. -7- He stated if d9+��9� FRIDLEY CITY �[7NCII, MEEPING OF JUNE 6, 1988 � Councilman Schneider asked if the stalls were nine feet wide, if there would be sufficient roan. Mr. Robertson stated staff didn't even consider nine foot stalls. Council�n Fitzp�trick stated he didn't th�nk the Council should cons�_der nine foot stalls in such a major �rking 1ot. N�. Qureshi stated if the Council desires, a v�siance could be considered on the p�rking stall width fran 10 to 9 feet and on the west side, ten parking sp�ces cnuld be eliuninated for installation of a sidewalk. Mr. Applebaiuri stated he would prefer the plan presented by staff. He stated it is extranely costly to r�nwe the street and, with the ponding wtuch will be �„ red, it would be $100,OD0 to $150,OOD. Nh. Qureshi stated the side�aalk would only be about 200 feet. Mr. Applebatm� stated he would prefer not to do it at all. Mr. Qureshi stated he would request this item be tabled to the next meeting in order to give staff the opportunity to work out a solution with the petitioner. Council�n Schneider stated lus concerns haven't ch�-uiged and he did not want traffic crisscrossing tl�rough the �rking lot, ' MYPION by Councilman Schneider to table this item to the next meeting. Seconded by Councilwanan Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Nayor Nee declared the motion carried nnan,mausly. Mr. Applebatun stated he would like to withdraw lus request for the vacation. Mayor Nee statecl this was out of order since action had been taken on the vacation request. 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPR6VAL OF REALLOCATION OF COMM[TNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANP FUI�II75 � NDTION by Councilman Billings to reallocate the rem��ining mBG funds in the car¢nercial rehabilitation pool as follows, $16,270 to the Locke House to canplete the interior restoration of the first floor and $14,576 to the Rivenri�w Heights pxo�ect for clearing, dis�nantling and future acquisltion efforts. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a volce vote, Councilman Billings, Councilman Schneider, N�iyor Nee and Councilman Fitzpatrick voted in favor of the motion. Councilwaman Jor�enson abstained from voting on this motion. Mayor Nee declared the motion carried by a 4 to 1 vote. 7. CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERNffT, SP #88-05, TO ALLOW A SECOND ACCESSORY BUILDING ON LOT 10, CLOVER LEAF ADDITION, THE SAME BEING 6536 Q�OVER PLACE N.E., BY GERALD LINDNER: ' Mr. Robertson, Cammunity Develognent Director, stated this request is for a special use pernu t for a second accessory building for storage. He stated � (���Z ��•F'�' CITY CIX7NCIL MEEPING OF JiINE 6, 1988 � the Planning Cac¢ni.ssion recarnnended appraval with four stipulations which he outlined. Councilman Billings questioned hcw Mr. Lindner would obtain access to this accessciy building since there were a rnnnber of pine trees in the area along the property line. Mr. Lindner stated he will remove the elm and some of the pine trees in order to obtain access between the renainder of his lot and his garage. MYPION by Councilman Billings to grant speci�l use permit, SP #88-05, with the follaaing stipulations: (1) the second accessory building to be used only for the storage of b�ting and lawn equipn�nt not for zutomabiles; (21 design of the storage shed to ccmplement the dwelling unit by installing matchsng sicling and a standard slope roof; (3) review of specia7 use pe-rmit in six months; and (4) existing metal storzge shed be removeci. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanunously. NEW SUSIl�SS: The Council considered Iten 13 on the agenda at this time due to the large rnmiber of persons present regarding thi.s item. 13. DISCUSSION OF A SI�LTII2 AREA FOR FRIDLEY TERRACE N�BILE HOME PARK: � Mr. Jun Hill, Public Safety Director, stated the managers cf the Fridley Terrace Nbbile Home Park and a spokesperson for them have requested an appearance before the Council. He stated Tim Turnbull, Public Safety Projects Coordinator, has submitted a letter to the m�naoers of this mob�le hane �rk, Gordy and Lois Anderson, regarding tYze new State law requiring a shelter or evacuation plan to be approved btI the City. Ms. Caty Royce, Anoka People's A1liance for Change, introduced Mr. Steve Schlichting, a resident in the Fridley Terrace Nk�bile Hcme Park. Mr. Schlichting, 7426 West Circle, stated the State statute provides that a shelter or evacuation plan must be appravec by the City by March 1, 19II9. He stated the e�cisting shelter lacks adequate lighting, ventilation, and has a problen with flooding. He stated this sub�ect has been brought to the attention of the wmers of the Fridley Nbbile Hane Park in the past and no adeqvate reply has been received. Mr, Schlichting stated at the most, the e�sting shelter can only acccr[¢nodate 150 persons. He stated the park_ has 326 mcd�ile ho�nes and about 2-1/2 persons �r trailer or probably about 750 to 800 people in the mcbile hcme �rk, Nh. Schlichting stated at a meeting with Mr. Turnbull and the managers o£ the mobile hane �rk, they discussed closing the shelter because of the liability issue. He also stated there were problems with using Unity Aospital as a shelter as the Safety/Security Manager of the hosp�tal stated ' they cannot really handle the number of people that would need to be evacuated. � ���1��� FRIDLEY CITY Q�LTNCIL N�PING OF �li]NE 6 ' Mr. Schlichting stated the mobile hane �rk really doesn't have an a�equ�te shelter or evacuation plan and not only is the aaner under a great deal of liability, but it also falls upon the City. He stated he would like the City to encourage the avner to construct a neva shelter or bring the existing shelter up to date to the codes as they exist in the State statute by March 1, 1989. State Representative Alice Johnson stated she was here to advocate for these residents of the mobile hane �xrk. She stateci she hearci about the problem today ann was not uware of the condition of the storn� shelter at the FYiclley Terrace Nk�bile Har� Park. She stated when residents spoke about being in last year's stoizn, there was up to three feet of water in the shelter. Representative Johnson stated she was pleased to be part of the Legislature that mandated that any mobile home park with ten or more homes has to provide a shelter or place for their residents. She stated it only seems htmiane to provide that type of shelter for residents. She stated she knows there is sane question as to the interpretation of the law. She stated she spoke with Senator Dahl's office, who sponsored this legislation, ancl asked what Yhey felt was the intent of the law ancl it was that every mobile home �rk would have an approved shelter by March 1, 1989. She state� they agreed it could go to the courts for an interpretation. Represenative Johnson stated the sununary of the bill, as published, states that the shelter must be approved by the municipality by March 1, 1989. She stated she shares the wncerns of the residents as this is tornado weather and , these people presently don't have a shelter or an ev�cuation plan. Gordy and Lois Anderson, Nl�nagers of the Fridley Terrace Mobile Home Park, statec' they Bave been the nr�nagers for �70Ut six weelcs and thep do have a plan. Ms. Anderson stated the laundiy room facilities and the existing shelter can be used. She stated she spoke to I��ark Tabara at Unity Hospital regarding the use of their facility for those who feel unsafe with the stonn shelter at the mobile hcsne �rk. She stated she was thinking in the are� of about 200 people, haaever, they were only thinking about 50. She stated after their meeting, plans would be to have the storm shelter open for residents and sane may go to Unity Hospital. Councilman Schneider questioned the flooding in the shelter. Ms. Anderson stated Mr. BaU Barke, repTesenting the waner, will be coming to Fridley to work with the various agencies concerning the shelter. Councilman Schneider stated several years a10 this issue about shelters for mohile hane xarks was cliscussed and he thought there was z she1T_er ar.d plan. Mr. Hill stated there is a shelter and a plan, but how adequate or inadeqoate is another issue. Councilwac�z Jorgenson asked if the plan for shelter and evacu�tion was apprwed by the City. � Mr. Hill stated the managers of the md�ile hane �ark ha�e been put on notice that the pl�n for shelter and evacuation has not been apprwed by the City. -10- �;�_���� FRZDLEY CITY �IINCIL MEEPING OF JIINE 6, 1988 � He stated until this State statute was p�ssecl, there really wasn't any pomer to regulate these shelters. Councilw�i Jorgenson stated there is a 1ot of senior citizens in the park that don't have transportation to get to Urll.ty FIOSpital. She questloned if there was space to build a larger storm shelter to accommodate all the residents. Mr. Hill stated he felt they would neecl a 3,000 square foot shelter ard the existing shelter is probably about one-thzrd the size which would be requirecl. Mr. Turnbull stated the proposed rules developed by the State require four square feet �r person, so with about 750 persons in the park, the total square footage r�uired would be about 3,OOD. He stated there is t�1k about taking a sp�ce occupied by a moUile hane nan� and construct a shelter ut that location. Councilman Billings stated as he understands, Mr. Schlichting would like the City to write a letter to the aaner explaining the law and what is e�ected. Mr. Tun�bull stated he wrote a letter to the 1oca1 managers and they have fozwarded the letter to the a�mer. Mr. Herrick stated there may be scnne question about interpretation of the � statute for the enforcenent process, He stated probably at this time the City does not have to worry about enforcement, but try to get some cooperation started, He felt the most unportant issue is to have stafi work with Mr. Barke and representatives of the ocvners to see if some adequate plan can be adopted and a timetable established for ucrplanentatlon by March 1, 1489. Councilwanan Jorgenson asked if perhaps the VFw Post could be contacted about the issue of their building for a shelter. Mr. Schlichting stated Woodcrest School and the VFW both have been mentioned as possible shelters. He stated the school doesn't have adequate shelter s�ce for the c2uldren and it isn't apen 24 hours a day. He stated they are going to explore alternative ways to ev�cuate people, but felt it was important to require an on-site shelter. Mr. Herrick stated the VEW builc3�.ng may not be a permanent solution, but possibly an interim solution. He stated even if a 3,000 square foot building was constructed, the residents may want to incorporate some other supplanental plan for other facilities. Ms. Pat Pasievaicz, 7455 Taylor Street, g�st-President aL- the I�noka People's Alliance for Change, stated her main concern is to hear from the owners, She stated they ]maa about the stoxm shelter and were promised something � would be done and nothing is being accomplished. She asked for the Council's support in contacting the avner. -11- '��°''?��"5 ERIDLEY CITY �iJNCII, N��'ING OF �iJNE 6, 1988 � Councilman Schneider asked if any response was received fram the aaner on any of the correspondence. Ms. Pasiesvicz stated they have heard nothing, Mr. Hill stated the managers, Gordy and Lois Anderson, w�re sent a letter on P�y 27, 1988 and were told the current plan is not acceptable to the City and requested sane nEw type of stoim facility for the mobile hcme park. He stated the letter outlined the residents concerns and reminded them of the new law effective Nkxrch 1, 1989 which requires a shelter or evacuation pla_n to be apprcxred kry the City. He staten the letter puts them on notice that the City will not accept an off-site shelter, Mr. Nill stated he would be glad to send a letter to the specific avner. Ne stated there should be a clear understanding that the Council or those in Civil Defense have no leg�l authority other than to approve or reject the plan. He state� the City doesn't even have the responsil�ility of notifying the Department of Health and it is the nranagers of the mobile hane �ark who are responsible to advise the State Health Department if the plan was ap�roved or clisapproved by the City. A'�. Herrick stated the enforcanent authority msts with the State De(z�rtment of Health. He stated he would suggest a letter to Mr. Ellenburg with the statanent that the City understands Ms. Barke will be in the City and would like a meeting with him to discuss the problem, possible solutions, and a tur.etable. Representative Johnson stated she woulcl agree the City staff has oone � ecerythang they are legally abligated to do. She stated perhaps a letter from the Chief of Police or Mayor of the City would get better response. She stated they would like the Council's help and support for the mobile hcme p�rk residents and believes the shelter should be avulable for use by Nkzrch 1, 1989. A lady in the audience who resides in the mobile home park stated they aren't asking for a clubhouse, they are asking for a shelter that is dxy and can acca�¢nodate the residents. She stated they need sanething that is safe. She stated she was worried about semor citizens that cannot wall� and are in wheelchairs. Mr. Herrick stated one thing that hasn't been mentioned is that the State a�nimstration has adopted physical stand�rds as far as construction of these facilities, He stated that isn't an area where the City has jurisdiction, Mr. Schlichting felt any correspondence between the City and avner should be given to the residents and that can be done through the Anoka People's Alliance for Change. He stated they would like to be kept inforrned. Nir. Hill stated it is their intent the shelter be approvec] and erected by Nk3rch 1, 1989. He stated if a letter is written to the avner, a copy could be provided to the Anoka Pecple's Alliance for Change. Mr. Hill felt it � might be advisable for the City Attorney to obtain the Attorney Gener�l's opimon on the tunetable. -1L� FRIDLEY CITY CC�INCIL MEE,TING OF JUNE 6, 1988 ' Ms. Royce stated she spoke with Jeff Carson, City Attorney for Spring Lake Park and contacted the State Health Dep�rtment regarding the interpretation. She stated Mr. Carson offered his willingness tc speak to anyone from Fridley regarr]ing tlus statute. She stated Mr. Herrick may wish to contact him regarding this issue. � � f•:� � 10. NYYI'iON by CoLncilnen Schneider to instruct the City Attorney to request an opinion from the Attorney General on clzrification of the mobile home shelter statute. Seconded by Councilwanan Jorc�enson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried vnarumously. REC�SS• Mayor Nee callecl a recess at 1D:05 p.m. E7���)��b�I�i��l� Ni�yor Nee reconvened the meeting at 10:18 p.m present. NEI�I BUSINESS: All Councilmembers were CbNSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REC�DIF`IING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE BY AMII�DING Q3APPER 601, ENPITLED "MUNSCIPAL OPERATION OF LIQUOR", BY n Nl3yor Nee stated the ne��t several ordinances are to brxng the City Coc]e into compliance with the State statutes regarding the legal drinking a_ge which changed frcm 19 to 21. MDTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Schneicler. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanzmously. CbNSIDERATION OF FIRSP RFADING OF AN ORDINANCE RE�DIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE BY AMEIVDING CHAPTER 602. ENTITLE➢ "RF.ER T�IC'FNSING". BY AMENDING NDTION by Councilman Billings to waive the reading and approve the orc:inance upon first reading, Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unarumously. OF AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING TI-lE FRIDLEY CITY :I_i'! �u� � ��;eI4:iT�4�:7 MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive che reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Schneicler. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee decl�red the motion carried unanimously. -13 - ��tl0�6 f��i1�`�'7 F'RT17i•FV CITY COUNCII, ME�PII�iG OF JUNE 6, 1988 � 11. CbNSIDERATION OF FIRSP READING OF AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE BY �IDING Q3�IFPER.605, ENPITLED °INTQXICATING LIQUORS--CLUBS", BY AMENDING SECTIONS 6D5.08.1, 605.12.1. 605.12.2. 605.12.3, 605.12.4 AND ' MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and apprOVe the ordinance upon first reacU ng. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a vpice vote, all voting aye, Mayor P]ee declarecl the motion carried nnanimOUSly. 12. �NSIDERATION OF FIRSP READIIVG OF AN ORDINANC'E RECDDIFYING THE FAIDLEY CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 606, ENTITL�D "INTOXICATING LIQUORS, �NGRESSIONALLY QiF1RTERED VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS", BY AMENDING SECTION 606.10.2: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and approve tric orchnance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 13. DISCUSSION OF A SEIELTER P.REA FOR FRIDLEY 'PERF2ACE N%7BILE HOME PARK: Tl-iis iten was ciiscussed earlier in the agenr]a, 14. �NSIDERATION OF RECEIVING SIDS AND AWARDING CI�NTRACP FOR n Nh. Hill, Pukalic Safety Director, stated bids were received on N�ay 23, 1988 for the electro-mechanical warning sirens. He stated Alerting Ccn¢nunicators of America and Wheling Engineering Canpany �uc1 not- submit bicls and the only bid was frcan Federal Signal Corporation for eight sirens in the amount of $69,509.60. He stated it is recommended this bicl be awarded to Federal Signal Corporation, Mr. Hill stated because this is a new product line and it was felt there should be sane adequate protection for the City, Federa7 Sic�nal Corporation has agreed to a full two year 1D0% performance bond on the quality of material and worl��anship on these sirens. He state� Feuer�l Silnal will send one ar two engineers to Fridley to supe?v ise the installation of the units or at least the initial unit. He stated, at the same tune, they will be training the installation contractor, Sacon Electric. Mr. Hill statec� upon Federal Signal receiving the bid, they will provide the City a cc�lete siren unit for testing pusposes to insure it meets the City's satisf action and specifications, He stated upon successful completion of the tests, Federal Signal will install the remaining seven units. Mr. Hill stated Federal Signal has agreed to an unprecedented conclition that, if within two years it is determined by the City that the siren system is unreliable or the maintenance cost is excessive, Federal Si_�nal shall uncnediately, at no cost to the City, ranove the siren syst�n and replace it with a campatible � systan that meets or e�ceeds the original specifications. He stated w_�th all the protections granted, it appears the City would acquire the best system on the m�rket today. -14- �i?��Q FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL N�PING OF �7IINE 6, 1988 � Councilman Billings asked how these prices comp�re with those for the electronic sirens. I�. Hill stated these sirens are the 1 avest price to date. Councilman Billings stated the City would not only be getting a better product, but also a laver price, Mr. Hill stated from all research they have done, it has the potential of a more reliable product and less costly. NYYPION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the following bicl for_ eilht electro-mechanical outdoor sirens with battexy (DC) backup: Fed�ral Signal Corporation $69,509.60 (Federal Model 2001 D.C., 127 dB rot�ting siren, AC pr�marv operatan with DC battexy backup operation) Seconded by Councilman Schneicler. i7pon a voice vcte, a12 voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unammously. Councilman Schneider stated there was a c�r¢nent in a letter received from another com�r relative to the safety of the battezy syst�n. He questioned if there was any concern as far as batteries spoiling. Mr. Gersch, Western Regional Manager for Federal SicJnal Corporation, stated in answer to Councilman Schneider's question, absolutely not. He stated � there would be no more risk than starting a c�r �nd having the batteiy explode. He stated there is a total of six 12-volt batteries and they are in separate cabinets with no cat¢non wall, MOTION by Councilman Schneider to award the contract for eight electro-mechanical outdoor sirens with battexy (DC) backup to the low bidder, Federal Signal Corporation, in the amount of $69,509.60 ($74,309.60 less trade-in, $�,800.00). Seconded by Councllman Fitzpatricls. Upon z voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee decl�red the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hill stated, unless there is an ohjection, they will install the test siren in the Gardena area. Councilman Schneider stated it may be well to notify the residents that there will be scane testina taking place. 15. RECEIVING Tf� MLNUTES OF TIiE PL�AD]NING �I�'ILSSION MEE:TING OF MAY 18, 1988: A, f�NSIDERATION OF A I�(YP SPLIT, L.S. #$8-03, TO SPLIT OFF PART i,AT� N.E., BY AND BY ROBERT ' Mr. Robertson, Cacmlunaty Develognent Director, state� this is a request to split the south 31 feet of Lat 36, Block 3, Moore Lake Hills in order to canbine it with Lot 1, Block 1, Gardena Nf�loland Gardens. He stated if the -15- ���@5 �xmiF'v CITY CYWNCII, NIEEPIIQG OF JiJNE 6, 1988 ' lot split is apprwed, the �titioner intends to construct an addition and a deck, haaever, if the lot split is denied, a variance for trie rear yard setback will be needed. Mr. Rnbertson stated Nir. Baldauff has appl�ed for side yard variances which were recommended for approval by the Appeals Commission cont�ngent on apprwal of this lot split. Mr. Robertson stated the Planning Ccn¢niss�or. recommended approval of this lot split with three stipulations which he outlined. NY7PION by Councilman Schneider ta adopt Resolution No. 44-198II granting lot split, L.S. #88-03, with the following stipulatians: (1) the division/canbination form signed by the fee csnmer and returneu to the City before the building peznut for the adch tion is issued; (2) this lot split be recorded at the Anoka County Courthouse within six months after City Council apprwal or before the building pernut for the aachtion is issuecl; and (3) the addition be constructed with building materials that complem�nt the existing hane. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, �11 voting aye, Nk�yor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the minutes of the Pl�nnu�a Cacunission meeting of May 18, 1988. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorc�enson, Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the notion carried unammously. � 16. WNSIDERATION OF A LEASE AQ���Ti' FOR THE "A" FRAME BUILDING WITH SCHOOL DISTRICP N0, 14: MYPION by Councilman Schneider to authorize the Niayor and City Manager to enter into this lease agreement for the "A" frame building with School District No. 14. Seconded by Councilwanan Scrgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanunously. 17. RECEI,VING THE NffIV[7TES OF TI-IE QIARTER CbI�CCSSION MEE,TING OF MARCH 28, 1988: MOTION by Councilman Billings to receive the minutes of the Charter C�¢m.ssion meeting of A7arch 28, 1988. Secondec� by Councilman Schneicer. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanunously. 18. L1�NSIDERATION OF Ns. Flora, Public Works Director, stated several complaints have been received frcan motorists having difficulty traveling on the University Auenue West Service Drive fran Osborne Rc�d to 7°th Avenue. He stated the problHils with traffic flav through the area are caused by cars �rked along the curb. He stated it is recommended the Council consider no parking along the � University Avenue West Senrice Drive to solve this probl�n. Mr. Flora stated the City is also e�cperiencing a sunilar problem along the -16- ������ ��•F'�' CITY �17[JNCIL MEEPING OF JONE 6, 1988 � University Avenue West Service Drive fran 73rd Avenue to Osborne Road, He stated although ccmplaints haven't been received from residents, with the upgracling of Uru.versity Avenue to improve the image, the Council m�y warit to consider no g�rking on both sides of the street in this area. Councilman Sillings stated it is almost impossible to drive through the street with all the cars �rked along the University Avenue West Service Drive. He d�finitely felt that no �rking was needed at least on one side. Councilwrnx�n Sorgenson stated she would favor no �king on both sides. Coimcilman Schneider stated it seans all the g�rking at the post office is for the postal vehicles and felt scsnething should be dene regarding this problan. MYPION by Councilman Billings to direct staff to post no parking on both sides of the University Avenue West Sexvice Drive fr�n 73rd Avenue to 79th Avenue, Seconded by Councilr[rnn Fitzp�trick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried nnan,mously. 19. RESOLUTION N0. 45-1988 IDEPFPIFYING RI(� CREEK ROAD AS "NO PARKING" BETWEEN � 20 20. � MYPION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 45-1988. Seconded by Councilwoman Sorgenson. Upon a voice vcte, all voting aye, Mayer Nee declared the motion carned unanimously. �.714.i�1y111 Jr,1:17 : A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROVIINQQP PROSECI' I�. ST 1988-4 (EAST RIVER NfOTION by Councilman Fitzg�trick to adopt Resolution No. 46-1988 setting the public hearing for July 11, 1988 at the Community Education Center. Seconded Yry Councilm�n Schneider. Upon a vo�ce vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried tmammously. ITAN �POLICY PL�ADT AS IT : ATES TO LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT• Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated Anolca County has a plan for a liqht rail transit systan and this resolution requests the Metropolitan Council's consicaeration and support of this plan. Councilwoman Jorgenson stated, basically, thie resolution informs the Metropolitan Council that Fridley *rrants Anoka County to be consiclered, not only Hennepin Coimty, for the light rail transit system. I�TION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 47-1988. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Maycr Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. -17- � � � f)��03 FRIDLEY CITY IX7[JNCIL MEEPING OF JUNE 6, 1988 22. CS,AiMS• NiYI'ION by Councilman Schneider to authorize payment of Claims No. 20371 through 20682. Seconded by Councilwrn�an Jorgenson. i7pon a voice vote, al1 votinq aye, Mayor Pdee declared the motion carried >>nan�mOUSly. 23. LICEI�TSES: NY�TION by Councilwrnian Jorgenson to approve the licenses as submittec3 and as on file in the Lzcense G7erk's Office, Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mation carried unanunously. 24. ESTIMATES: P�YYI'ION by Council�n Billings to approve the estunates as submitted: Herrick & Ne�nan, P.A. 6401 Universaty Auenue N.E. Fridley, MMDTT 55432 For Services Rendered as City Attorney for the Nbnth of Ni�y, 1988. . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,174.85 J & O General Contractors 3314 Nbrgan Auenue N. Minneapolis, MN 55412 1988 Miscellaneous Concrete CYarb, UiaY_ter & Sidewalk Project Estimate No. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,820.17 H & S Asphalt 1700 Industry Blvd. Anoka, MN 55303 Strc-et Impravenent Pro�ect ST. 1986-1 & 2, (Phase 2) Estimzte No. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minnesota Valley Landscaping 9700 Bush Lake Road Minneapolis, MN 55438 $ 27,771.92 Misc. Concrete Clirb & Gutter Pro�ect #168 Estunate No, 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 19,986.10 Seconded by Councilman Fitzp�trick. Mr. F1ora, Public Works Director, stated there have k,een discussions with Mr. Thompson of J& O General Centractors and his attorney regarding clarification of the definitions in the bid specifications. -18- � � � i�r�A^� �Z FRIDI�EY CITY COUNCIL L�EPING OF JUNE 6, 1988 Nir. Herrick, City Attorney, stated he would recommend appraval of this estimate for J& O General Contractors. UP�N A VOICE VCrPE, all voting aye, Mayor Nee decl�red the motion carried unan�mously. Coimcilwanan Jorgensc�n stated she received a ca11 fran Mrs. Tcwnsencl in the Innsbruck area who was veiy pleased with the crune watch signs. ADJOURNNIEL�TP: MpTION by Councilman Schneider to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilwoman Sorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Re�lar %'ieeting of tlie Fricv.ey City Council of 3une 6, 198i3 ad�ourned at 10:55 p.m. Respectfully su}7mitted, i��� /� � % G�C. /�L�' ��� "'L Carole Haddad Secretary to the City Council APprovc�d: -19- V �R��ti�.,'�r`� - William J. A1ee Mayor