09/11/1995 - 00001373,
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF
SEPTEMBER 11, 1995
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order
at 7:35 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 PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT
PROCLI�MATION :
Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Sorgenson, Councilman
Billings, Councilman Schneider and Councilwoman
Bolkcom
None
VALUE5 FIRST WEEK, 5EPTEMBER 17 - 23, 1995:
Mayor Nee read and issued a proclamation proclaiming the week of
September 17 through 23 as Values First Week. He encouraged all
residents to actively participate in the Values First program. He
� stated that the community values are respect, integrity, caring,
responsibility, self-control, non-violence, and citizenship. Mayor
Nee stated that, in his opinion, the primary energizer for this
values program was Commissioner Jim Kordiak. He presented the
proclamation to Commissioner Kordiak and stated that he appreciated
the leadership he has provided for this program.
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Commissioner Kordiak stated that he was pleased to accept the
proclamation on behalf of the Values First Committee. He stated
that this committee had a great amount of support, as the citizens
selected the core values. He stated that nine committees are
working to develop a program with the core of values. He stated
that he is attending a meeting of the business community to deter-
mine what can be done to promote these values.
Commissioner Kordiak outlined the activities planned for the week
of September 17 - 23. He stated that on Tuesday, September 19,
Dr. David Walsh will be speaking at the Fridley High School
Auditorium and on Thursday, September 21, Ms. Judith Rice will be
speaking at Murzyn Hall in Columbia Heights. He stated that on
Saturday, September 23, there will be an ice cream social at the
athletic field west of Fridley High School. He thanked the Mayor
and the City Council for this proclamation.
Councilwoman Bolkcom stated that the Values First Committee is
looking for volunteers and trying to raise funds to give everyone
in the schools a tee-shirt.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
COUNCIL MEETING, AUGUST 28, 1995:
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.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
1. ORDINANCE N0. 1056 RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, CHAPTER
205. ENTITLED "ZONING," BY AMENDING SECTION 205.25.8.C, AND
REPEALING SECTION 205.24 AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 205.24
CREATING FLOODPLAIN REGULATIONS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this ordinance was first
adopted in 1977 to limit development in the floodway and
permit development that meets standards in the flood fringe
district. He stated that the amendments provide for the
creation of a third district, "General Floodplain District"
that includes both floodway and flood fringe districts. He
stated that there are no changes to the ordinance as it
relates to floodway and flood fringe districts and no changes
to the boundaries of this district.
� Mr. Burns stated that the amendment also provides additional
standards for manufactured homes, manufactured home parks, and
placement of travel trailers on travel vehicles. He stated
that since Fridley does not permit manufactured homes or
travel trailers in floodway or flood fringe districts, this
amendment will have no affect on the City's residents.
Mr. Burns stated that Council requested removal of the special
use permit requirement to build in the flood fringe district,
and this has been done. He stated that the changes in the
ordinance were requested by the Federal Emergency Management
Association and the Department of Natural Resources.
WAIVED THE READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1056 ON THE
SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLICATION.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. RESOLUTION N0. 51-1995 ADOPTING A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1996:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this preliminary draft
budget is submitted in conformance with the State Statutes and
� must be certified to the County Auditor by September 15, 1995.
He stated that this budget is used as a basis for establishing
the levy. Ae stated that the levy can be reduced but not
increased. He stated that this levy does include $182,000 to
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address the gap between revenues and expenditures. He stated
that most funds are less than last year, but capital pro7ect
funds are greater.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 51-1995.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 52-1995 CERTIFYING PROPOSED TAX LEVY REQUIRE-
MENTS FOR 1996 TO THE COUNTY OF ANOKA:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this 1996 proposed tax
levy of $3,897,629 represents a 6.2 percent increase over the
1995 certified levy. He stated that this is a result of a
four percent increase in the property tax levy and a four
percent decrease in the Homestead and Agricultural Creditllid.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 52-1995.
4. EXTENSION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #94-10, BY DAVID AND
PATRICIA YOUNKIN, TO ALLOW CONSTRTJCTION OF A 5ECOND ACCESSORY
STRUCTURE OVER 240 SOUARE FEET, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 5401
MATTERHORN DRIVE N.E. (WARD 2):
Mr. Burns, City Manger, stated that the petrtioners, David and
Patricia Younkin, have requested a one-year extension of their
� special use permit which was originally approved on
September 19, 1994. He stated that this special use permit
was to allow construction of a second accessory building over
240 square feet.
APPROVED A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP
#94-10, WITH THE SAME STIPULATIONS.
5. EXTENSION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #94-12, BY MONTE AND
MICHELLE MAHER, TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO A
SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN THE FLOOD FRINGE DISTRICT, GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 7965 RIVERVIEW TERRACE N.E. (WARD 3):
AND
EXTENSION OF A VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #94-20, BY MONTE AND
MICHELLE MAHER. TO REDUCE THE REAR YARD SETBACK FROM 4Q FEET
TO 30 FEET, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7965 RIVERVIEW TERRACE N.E.
(WARD 3)•
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the petitloners, Monte
and Michelle Maher, have requested a one-year extension of
their special use permit and variance request. He stated that
the special use permit was approved by the City Council on
October 3, 1994. The variance approval was unanimous by the
Appeals Commission and Council action was not necessary.
' APPROVED A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP
#94-12� WITH THE SAME STIPULATIONS, AND A ONE-YEAR EXTEN5ION
OF VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #94-20.
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RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR WASAINGTON STREET WATER
MAIN REPAIR PROJECT NO. 272:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that bids were received to
replace 400 feet of eight inch water main for Washington
Street. He stated that the existing pipe is worn by elements
in the soil and has been the subject of numerous water main
breaks.
Mr. Burns stated that the bids were higher than anticipated,
and the low bidder was Penn Contracting, Inc. in the amount
of $39,765. He stated that there are savings from other
projects to cover this overage.
RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING BIDS FOR PROJECT NO. 272:
Bidder
Penn Contracting, Inc.
Centerville, MN 55038
Bonine Excavating, Inc.
Elk River, MN 55330
Volk Sewer & Water
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
H & M Asphalt Company
Elk River, MN 55330
Northdale Construction
Rogers, MN 53374
Total Bid
$39,765
$48,546
$60,564
$61,660
$72,797
AWARDED THE CONTRACT TO THE LOW BIDDER, PENN CONTRACTING, INC.
IN THE AMOUNT OF $39�765.
CLAIMS•
APPROVED CLAIM NOS. 63891 THROUGH 64143.
8. LICENSES:
APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE IN THE
LICENSE CLER&'S OFFICE.
9. ESTIMATES:
APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ESTIMATE:
ASTECH Corporation
P. O. Box 1025
St. Cloud, MN 56302
1995 Street Improvement (Sealcoat)
Project No. ST. 1995-10
Estimate No. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . $47,548.53
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There were no comments from the audience regardinq the consent
agenda items.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the consent agenda items.
Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
MOTION by Councilman Billings to adopt the agenda as submitted.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
Mr. Pete Eisenzimmer, 6535 Oakley Street, questioned why apartment
buildings were being constructed in the southwest quadrant of
Mississippi Street and University Avenue. He felt that the City
was closing businesses, and this area should be developed for
business and not housing. He stated that many businesses were
closed or moved because of the redevelopment for housing. He also
questioned if there would be an increase in crime with all the
different types of housing.
� Mayor Nee stated that the Southwest Quadrant has been available and
promoted for commercial development for mariy years, but the market
was not good. He stated that grocery stores, as well as other
businesses, that tried to locate in this area had problems. He
stated that the City then looked at other options and community
needs and found there was a need for a special mix of housing for
mainly middle and modest income persons. Mayor Nee stated that
after a great deal of study, the City and the HRA felt that housing
was probably a better use of this property than for commercial.
Mr. Eisenzimmer stated that the businesses in Holly Center are
suffering because of the median.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated that Mississippi Street is a County
road. She stated that the County and the Minnesota Department of
Transportation have more control than the City.
Mr. Eisenzimmer felt that it should have been voted on by the
people. He stated that Country Club Market suffered the same fate
when the access from Highway 65 was closed off.
Councilman Billings stated that Country Club Markets filed bank-
ruptcy and closed all their stores in Minnesota. He stated that
this had nothing to do with closing the median. He stated that
� Council did object to that closing, but the Minnesota Department
of Transportation felt it would be in the best interests of the
populous to close of£ that access.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
10. PUBLIC HEARING ON REZONING REQUEST, ZOA #95-05, BY KARL AND
MARGARET SCHURR FOR MINCO PRODUCTS, TO REZONE PROPERTY FROM
C-2, GENERAL BUSINESS TO M-1. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 7321 COMMERCE LANE N.E. (WARD 3):
AND
PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION REQUEST, SAV #95-03, BY KARL AND
MARGARET SCAURR FOR MINCO PRODUCTS, TO VACATE A 30 FOOT
DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT. GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7321
COMMERCE LANE N.E. (WARD 3 L
MOTION by Councilwoman Bolkcom to waive the reading of the public
hearing notices and open the public hearings. Seconded by
Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearings
opened at 8:02 p.m.
Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that this rezoning request
is for approximately 5.4 acres to be rezoned from C-2 to M-1 along
the University Avenue frontage road north of 73rd Avenue. He
stated that the Planning Commission reviewed this rezoning request
and recommended approval. He stated that this request meets the
criteria in that it is compatible with the proposed zoning district
and with the surrounding uses and zoning, and it meets the require-
ments of the proposed district. He stated that three stipulations
were recommended, which he outlined.
Mr. Hickok stated that the purpose of the rezoning is to allow the
construction of a third facility for Minco Products and to provide
for expansion of the parking for one of Minco's other facilities.
Mr. Hickok stated that, in con7unction with this rezoning, there
is a vacation request to vacate a 30 foot utility easement. He
stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of this
request with two stipulations, which he outlined.
Councilman Billings stated that he is very excited about this
project. He stated that Mr. and Mrs. Schurr have been residents
of Fridley for a long time and are taking this opportunity to
expand their business in Fridley unlike some of the businesses that
have gone north. He stated that he is very proud to have the
Schurr's both as residents and as business owners in the City of
Fridley.
Mayor Nee stated that he shares Councilman Billings' views. He
also said that the City Council was very proud of the Minco Company
and the Schurrs' great contribution to the City.
Mr. Schurr thanked Council for their compliments. He stated that
this Fridley site was one of the better sites available at the time
they wished to expand. He stated that he did not anticipate they
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� would expand beyond the first plant; however, he did obtain another
plant, and the new facility will be their third plant. He stated
that it is fortunate they can expand on the land they obtained over
the years.
No other persons in the audience spoke for or against these
rezoning and vacation requests.
MOTION by Councilwoman Bolkcom ta close the public hearing.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the
public hearings closed at 8:14 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
11. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
CLEAN-UP WEEK UPDATE:
Ms. Dacy presented a short video on the Clean-Up Week kickoff. She
stated that there were fifteen to twenty volunteers who helped
homeowners move brush to the curb for collection.
Ms. Dacy stated that there has been an overwhelming response �or
� appliance pickup and over 1,200 appliances will be collected. She
stated that there is a handout for other disposal options, and this
can be made available to residents.
Ms. Dacy stated that ACCAP was scheduled to collect a number of
useable household items. She stated that they have arranged for
additional trucks and will make up to two hundred stops; however,
they are unable to continue to schedule any additional collections.
She stated that they may be able to conduct additional collections
in November.
Ms. Dacy stated that they are in the process of recruiting addi-
tional volunteers to assist persons in getting items to the curb.
Ms. Dacy stated that after the first day of brush pickup the crews
are a little behind. She stated that the monitoring crews report
that the contractor is doing a good job of cleaning up after the
brush is removed. She stated that there is a handout advising
people where they can take trees and shrubs if they were unable to
get their brush out in time.
Councilman Schneider asked when the recycling center was open, as
this was not clear to him.
� Ms. Dacy stated that the recycling hours are the same as usual and
will be open this weekend. She stated that the yard waste site
will also be open to accept grass clippings and yard waste.
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Councilwoman Bolkcom stated that there will be a party at Columbia
Arena on Saturday evening starting at 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the
clean-up, She stated that volunteers will eat free and this is
another incentive to volunteer.
Mr. Eisenzimmer asked where small branches and twigs that are
shorter than two feet can be disposed of.
Ms. Dacy stated that the contractor will take some of the smaller
items. 5he stated that the concern is for items larqer than were
outlined in the brochure.
Mr. Eisenzimmer asked where concrete and asphalt could be taken.
Ms. Dacy stated that concrete and asphalt can be dropped off at
Columbia Arena on Saturday.
Ms. Dacy stated that scrap wood cannot be picked up at the curb
but should be taken to the drop off site at Columbia Arena on
Saturday morning.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that there are several items to be
discussed informally after this meeting and they are: location of
the commemorative memorial; re-naming of two softball fields for
, John Gargaro; of budget adjustments; review of a Water Conservation
Plan; reView Flood Hazard Conservation Grant; and assessment for
the storm water line on 64th Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT•
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adjourn the meeting. Seconded
by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular
Meting of the Fridley City Council of September 11, 1995 adjourned
at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carole Haddad
Secretary to the City Council
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William S. Nee
Mayor