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04/04/1994 - 00004429� � THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF APRIL 4. 1994 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7:38 p.m. by Mayor Nee. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESEN�' MEMBERS ABSENT: PRESENTATION: Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman Billings, Councilman Schneider and Councilwoman Bolkcom None CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO ONAN CORPORATION: Mayor Nee stated that the Council would like to recoqnize Onan Corporation, a local prominent company and an outstanding corporate citizen in Fridley, for their contributions to the community. Mr. McKusick, Fire Chief, introduced Dan Seebart, Director of Operations, and Fioody Nelson, Facilities Director, from Onan Corporation. He stated that the Fridley Fire Department has been a recipient of generators supplied by Onan Corporation for use on fire fighting equipment and the hazardous materials response vehicle. He stuted that Onan also provided assistance in the areas of training by providing the use of their hazardous waste storage facilities. He stated that Onan has been an outstanding corporate citizen and has contributed to the City of Fridley's success. Mayor Nee presented a plaque to Onan in appreciation of their donations to the Fridley Fire Department. Counailman Schneider stated that Onan Corporation is located in his ward. Besides their great contributions to the community, the company has been responsive to any requests made by the City. He extended congratulations to Mr. Seebart and to Mr. Nelson. Mr. Seebart stated that he was a relatively new employee of Onan and was honored to represent the company and accept the plaque of appreciation. He extended an invitation to Onan's open house which will be held on October 10, 1994. � � � FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF APRIL 4. 1994 PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: COUNCIL MEETING. MARCH 21, 1994e MoTION by Councilman Billings to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Mayor Nee requested that the following be added to the agenda: (13) Receive letter from Paragon Cable dated March 29, 1994. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt the agenda with the above addition. Sec�nded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM. VISITORS: Mr. David Sallman, Public Safety Director, stated that Corporal Dave Prois is one of five recipients of the honorable mention award for the Minnesota Police Officer of the Year. He stated that Corporal Prois is a twelve-year veteran of the Fridley Police Department. He also cited an incident on August 15, 1993 where Corporal Prois was able to convince a person to put down his weapon and avoid the use of deadly force. Mr. Sallman stated that Corporal Prois was also instrumental in organizing the bike patrol, Mayor Nee and members of the Council extended their congratulations to Corporal Prois for receiving this award. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING REQUEST. ZOA #94-01, BY SCOTT LUND OF RITE-WAY MOBILE HOME REPAIR, TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM C-3. GENERAL SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT TO M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, GENERALLY LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH OF FIRESIDE DRIVE AND NORTH OF 73-1/2 AVENUE N.E.: MOTION 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 motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at 7:48 p.ma Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that this parcel is located on the north side of 73-1/2 Avenue and east of Hiqhway 65. She stated that the petitioner is proposinq to rezone the east 180 feet of Lot 3, Block 1, Central View Manor Second Addition, from C-3 to M-1. Ms. Dacy stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of this rezoning request based on several factors. She stated that the rezoning is compatible with adjacent uses and zoning and FRIDLBY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIi 4 1994 PAGE 3 �continues the existing pattern in the immediate area of M-1 zoning _ to the south and east. Councilman Schneider asked the setbacks and screening requirements relative to the northwest corner of the mobile home park, Ms. Dacy stated that for light industrial or commercial develop- ment, a six foot screen would be required. She stated that currently therr� is a six foot chain link fence which separates the mobile home park from �his property. She stated that �he petitioner has to submit a landscaping plan with the p1at. No persons in the audience spoke regarding this proposed rezoning request. MOTION by Councilman Sahneider to close �he public hearinga Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed at 7:51 p.m. 2. PUBLIC HEARING ON PLAT REOUEST, P.S. #94-01, BY SCOTT LUND O� RITE-WAY MOBILE HOME REPAIR. GENERALLY LOCATED ON HIGHWAY 65 SOUTH OF FIRESIDE DRIVE AND NORTH OF 73-1/2 AVENUE N.E.: � MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Council- woman Jorgensori. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor I3ee declared the iotion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at 7:51 p.m. Ms. Dacy, Community �evelopment Director, stated that this request is to replat Lot 3, Block 1, Central View Manor Second Addition and Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 1, Central View Manor, into one lot. She stated that the site plan indicates a 13,000 square foot building with associated parking and outdoor storage areas. She stated that one of the stipulations is to add seven additional evergreens along the north lot line and, if the existing fence is removed, the petitioner would install a fence. Ms. Daoy stated that the petitioner will need to submit a revised site plan showing a five foot hardsurface parking setback from the building along the west and north �roperty line. Ms. Dacy stated that another issue of concern was the lot area which is 1.39 acres. The minimum required is 1.50 acres. She stated that staff originally recommended that additional property be obtained fx�m the property owner to the west; however, the Planning Commi,asion recommended approval of the plat without that stipulation. �he stated that the Planning Commission felt the area to be obtainec� from the adjacent owner was consistent with the � lines on the south side of the parcel. She stated that staff has also added a stipulation regarding payment of the park fee. Councilman Schneider asked what volume of traffic is anticipated from this development. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 4. 1994 PAGE 4 � Mr. Lund, the petitioner, stated he did not believe that traffic would be an issue, as it would involve mostly their employees coming to work in the morning and then going out on various jobs that are contracted. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked if work would be done at this site. Mr. Lund stated that all their work has been off site. He stated that they would like to be able to park some mobile homes in �he parking lot but. would not do any outside work on the premises, Councilman Schneider asked how many mobile homes might be parked in the parking lote Mr. Lund stated that possibly three or four would be parked in the parking lot; however, most of the time there would not be any. Mayor Nee asked if their facility could provide space so a mobile home could be repaired on site. Mr. Lund stated that they are proposing to install a wide roll up door so it will be possible for a mobile home to be moved inside. He stated that repairs to the mobile homes are usually done in the mobile home parks. He stated that this is less costly than to move � the mobile home to their site for repairs. No other persons spoke regarding this proposed plat. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to close the public hearingo Seconded by Councilman Billingse Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed at 8:00 p.m. NEW BUSINESS• 3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMI5SION MEETING OF MARCH 23. 1994• A. ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 18. 1994. EOR TWO PRELIMINARY PLATS. P.S. #94-02 �NORTHCO BUSINESS PARK 5TH ADDITIONI AND P.S. #94-03 (TARGET NORTHERN DISTRIBUTION CENTER 3RD ADDITIONI. BY FRIDLEY BUSINESS CENTER PARTNERSHIP AND DAYTON HUDSON CORPORATION, TO REPLAT PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE PLATS OF NORTHCO BUSINESS CENTER 4TH ADDITION AND TARGET NORTHERN DISTRIBUTION CENTER ADDITION FOR PURPOSES OF LAND ACQUISITION, GENERALLY LQCATED AT 500 73RD AVENUE N.E. AND 1090 73RD AVENUE N.E.: MOTION by Councilman Billings to set the public hearing on � Preliminary Plats, P.S. #94-02 and P.S. #94-03 for April 18, 1994. Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. L J FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETINQ OF APRIL 4. 1994 PAGE 5 MOTION by Councilwoman �7orgenson to receive the minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of March 23, 1994. Seconded by Council- man Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mution carried unanimously. 4e ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 18. 1994, FOR ORDYNANCE AMENDMENT PROHIBITING PARKING OF LARGE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to set the public hearing on this proposed ordinance amendment for April 18, 1994. Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motian carried unanimously. Councilman Schneider requested that there be a press release in the Focus News to make sure the public is aware o� this proposed amendment. Councilman Billings felt that notices of this proposed ordinance amendment should be sent to the areas where there have been complaints in 4he last eighteen months. MOTION by Councilman Billings to request staff to mail a notice to those areas of the City where there have been specific complaints � in the last eighteen months. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � Councilman Billings felt that staff could use its discretion in the mailing to possibly send mail to those residents who have filed a complaint and to the residents who can view these commercial vehicles from their Qroperty. Ms. Dacy stated that notices have been mailed to complainants and to those who park commercial vehicles on their property but not to residents in the immecliate area. 5. RENEW TRAILER LICENSE FOR FRIENI7LY CHEVROLET. GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7501 HIGHWAY 65 N.E.: Ms, Dacy stated that in January, 1992, the Council approved a trailer license for Friendly Chevrolet for two years with an annual reviewe She srated that in Marah, 1993, the Council approved the license renewal for an additional year to April 1, 1994o She stated that at the meeting in March, 1993, Friendly Chevrolet indicated that they needed additional time before the trailer could be removede Ms. Dacy stated that the Council has received a letter from Mr. Roger Moody, President of Friendly Chevrolet, identifying the improvements or� the property and proposed future improvements. � � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1994 PAGE 6 Councilman Schneider stated that he appreciated the investment Mr. Moody has made in the community. His concern is that there was a trailer �ermit issued in i992 for two years, anci now the request is for five more years. He stated that in 1992, he was willing to approve the trailer license for two years, as it was indicated the addition was planned in five years. Councilman Schneider stated that when the annual review was before the Council in March, 1993, he wanted the plan for the additiorn to he accele- rated so �hat the trailer could be removedo Mr. Moody stated that this trailer was on the premises gor ten years prior to his purchasing the building. He stated that, hopefully, the addition can be done by 1997, as he would like to add on to the building as soon as possible� Mayor Nee asked the purpose of the trailer and how it was being used. Mr. Moody stated that it is used for training sales people and mechanics. Councilman Schneider stated the issue is that the code requires there to be pt�rmanent structures, and he would like a structure tha� has some substantial value, He felt that if it is five more years before tne addition can be completed every time this issue is before the Council, the addition will never happene Mr. Moody stated that in 1992, they proposed it would be five years before an addition could be completed on their buildingo Councilman Schneider asked Mr. Moody if he would be willing to state, in writing, that the trailer would be removed by 1997, Mr. Moody stated that he would be willing �o state, in writing, that by December 31, 1997 the trailer would be goneo MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve renewal of the trailer license £or Friendly Chevrolet througtn December 31, 1997, with the stipulation that an agreement be signed by Mr. Moody indicating the trailer will be removed at the end of that period, and that there would be no a3ditional extensions requested for this trailexo Further, this renewal is contingent on Mr. Moody signing an agreement to this effect, Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson, Ms. Dacy asked if Mr. Moody had to apply for an annual renewal or if the license was valid to 1997. Councilman Schneider he would leave it to by the Council. felt that there should be a staff review, but staff's discretion if this should be reviewed � � � FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF APRIL 4. 1994 PAGE 7 UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, Councilman Schneider, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilwoman Bolkcom and Mayor Nee voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Billings voted against the motion. Mayor Nee declared the motion carried. 6. REALIACAT� 1992 CDBG HUMAN SERVICE FUNDS: Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that staff has been advised by Anoka County that $500 in CDBG funds has not been spent and should be reallocated for another human service purposeo She stated that there is a shortfall which may curtail activities of the Senior Companion Program. It is recommended that the Council reallocate this $500 to that program. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to reallocate the $500 in 1992 CDBG funds to the Senior Home Companion Program. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 7. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE CURB, GUTTER AND SiDEWALK. PROJECT NO. 262: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the following bids for Miscellaneous Concrete Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk, Project No. 262: Bidder Schmidt Curb Co. 21504 Ahlstrom Ave. Rogers, MN 55374 Advance Concrete 7438 Upton Richfield, MN 55423 Curb Mastersp Inco 10150 101st Street N. Stillwater, MN 55082 Landmark Concrete 17630 Highway No. 65 Ham Lake, MN �5304 Halvorson ConsCruction Co, 1345 157th Ave. N.E. Anoka, MIS 55304 Gunderson Bros., Inc. 2325 Snelling Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404 Total bid $58,700.00 $62,753.00 $65,740.Q0 $66,234.00 $68,140.00 $69,662.50 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1994 PAGE 8 � west star Curb Box 201 Watkins, MN 55389 Concrete Accents 11433 Ironwood Ave. Stillwater, MN 55082 $74,050.OD $78,290.00 Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Flora, Pubiic Works Director, stated that these bids are for the City's annual concrete curh, gutter, and sidewalk project. He stated that the low bidder was Schmidt Curb Company for $58,700 which included $22,000 for replacemen� of the Fire Department apron. He stated that this cost was initially 2stimated at $10,000. Yf the Council does not wish to proceed with �his replacement, a change order can be submitted and this item removed from the project. Mr� Burns, City Manager, stated that the entire apron probably needs to be replaced, but he felt this improvement could wait until next year. ' MOTION by Councilman Schneider to award the contract for miscellaneous concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, Project No, 262, to the low bidder, Schmidt Curb Company in the amount of $58,?00, Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � MOTION by Counrilman Schneider to direct staff to prepare a change order deletinr the Fire Department apron from this project. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. �pon a voice vote, all vo�ing aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 25-1994 ORDERING IMPROVEMENT, APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERLNG ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: STREET IMPRQVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 1994-T� (SEALCOAT1e MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 25-1994. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all votin� aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. YNFORMAL STATUS REPORTSe Mr. Burns, Cit.y Manager, stated that there were no informal status reports, 10. CLAIMS: MOTION by Counuilwoman Jorgenson to authorize payment of Claim Nos. 54748 through 54977. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 4. 1994 PAGE 9 voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 11. LICENSES• MOTION by Councilwoman Bolkcom to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's Officee Seconded by Council- woman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 12. ESTIMATE'u': MoTION by Councilman Schneider to approve �he estimates as submitted: Newquist & Ekstrum, Chartered 301 Fridley Plaza Office Building 6401 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Statement for Services Rendered as City Prosecuting Attorney for the Month of February, 19940 . o... NewMech Companies, Inc. 1633 Eustis Street St. PaUlo MN 55108-1288 Project No. 240 Locke Park Filter Estimate 'io. 4 . Bonine Excavating, Inc. 12669 Meadowvale Road Elk River, MN 55330 Plant Refurbishment Project No. 260 64th Avenue Storm Water Improvement Estimate No. 1 . . . . . . . . . . $ 20,021.25 . $152,335.35 . $ 45,762.83 Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 13. RECEIVE LETTER FROM PARAGON CABLE DATED MARCH 29, 1994: Mayor Nee stated that this letter from Paragon Cable notifies the City of a potential change of ownership of the cable companye MOTION by Counc.ilman Schneider to receive the letter from Paragon � Cable dated March 29, 1994. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.