06/24/1996 - 00002085�
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF
JLJNE 24 , 1996
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order
by Mayor Nee at 7.32 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee 1ed the Council and audienre in the Pledge of Alleqiance
to the Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman
Billings, and Councilwoman Bolkcom
MEMBERS ABSENT
PRESENTATION:
Councilman Schne�der
INNOVATIVE CITY AWARD FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN
MUNICIPALITIES FOR PROJECT SAFETY NET�
Ms. Debi Campobasso, Program Specialist, presented Council with the
1996 Innovative City Award from the Assoc�ation of Metropolitan
Municipalities for Pro�ect Safety Net. This pro�ect started a year
� ago and is designed to build a healthier, stronger community for
families and youth. The goal of the program is to reduce youth
delinquency and create support systems in the community.
Ms. Campobasso thanked Council for being creative in providing
programs for the City to strengthen this program. She presented
the award to Council.
Mr. Kevin Thomas, Qutreach Coordinator, ask_ed evr�ryone in the
audience involved in Pro�ect Safety Net to stand and be recognized.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - REPRESENTATIVE SKIP CI�LSON:
Representative Skip Carlson stated tnat Council has received
several reports since the legislative session closed on April 2.
His experience in the legislature was unique with some good and
some bad things occurring. He complimented Council and staff on
their work. He also staid that he �s in contact with the City's
Public Safety Director regarding the smoking bill. Representative
Carlson stated that he serves on the Facts Committee. Because of
the limited amount of income and pressure in the education sector,
there will probably be tax reform. He expects to be in contact
with Council and Ci�y staff to solicit their support and to answer
any questions
� Councilman Billings stated that the 12g�slaLure gives
source of revenue, which is the property tax. At the
continues to add responsibilities. Cities are not the
legislature and are told what to do by the legislature
the City one
same time it
enemy of the
. When this
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is attempted, there is criticism for spending the money. When
talking about tax reform, if the legislature mandates additional
activities for cities, they have to be cognizant of the costs to
carry out these activities.
Representative Carlson stated that Councilman Billings' comment is
well-taken. The legislature does not believe cities are the
enemies, but often times cities and the state are in different
camps.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES•
COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 10, 1996:
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to approve the minutes as pre-
sented. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the mozion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
NEW BUSINESS�
1. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 106 OF THE
FRIDLEY CITY CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER
106 ENTITLED "EMERGENCY MANAGENLENT:"
Mr. Surns, City Manager, stated that these changes are
housekeeping in nature and serve to update the ordinance. The
general changes are that th2 phrase "civil defense" has been
changed to "emergency management " The Civil Defense Agency
becomes the Emergency Management Organization. Definitions
for disaster and Emergency Management Organization have been
added, and the definition of "emergency" has been redefzned.
Mr Burns stat2d that more spec��ic changes eliminate the
references to air raid wardens, and language is substituted
that would have the Emergency ManagemenL Director coordinating
the activities of City Emergency Management Organizations in
lieu of providing and equipping emergency hospitals, casualty
stations and ambulances. Language has been added that
requires the Emergency ManagemenC Director to submit reports
on emergency preparedness activ�ties as requested by the City
Council. There is language that eliminaCes the requirement
for administering an oath of ofLicz to all members of the
Emergency Management Organization and added language outlining
declaration of a local emergency. References to air raid
drills, enemy attack, air attack, etc is eliminated, as well
as changes in references to the Assistan� City Manager/Public
Safety Director to Public Safety Director Another section
that is elimznated deals with language for keeping lights off
during black-outs.
Mr. Burns stated that Lhe Emerqency Management ordinance is
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supported by a very detailed Emergency Management Plan, as
well as by incident command training The plan details the
nature of the Emergency Management Organization and the
relationships between public and private sector organizations,
such as hospitals, during emergencies.
WAIVED THE FIRST READING AND APPROVED THE ORDINANCE ON FIRST
READING.
2. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE UDIDER SECTION 12.07 OF THE CITY
CH�2TER TO VACATE STREETS AND ALLFyS AND TO AMEND APPENDIX C
OF THE CITY
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated Lhat as a result of a title
search, it was discovered that a utility easement had not been
vacated in the southwest quadrant pro�ect. The easement was
recorded after 64-1/2 Avenue was vacated in 1969. The
easement is 30 feet by 200 feet and runs over the south half
of the vacated right-of-way with no municipal utilities in the
easement. The easements are not needed for future municipal
utilities. This matter was reviewed by the City Attorney, and
a public hearing was held for the vacation on June 10, with no
comments from the public.
� WAIVED THE FIRST READING AND APPROVED THE ORDINANCE ON FIRST
READING.
3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF
JUNE 5, 1996:
RECEIVED THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF
JUNE 5, 1996,
4. SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, SP #9b-11, BY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
PARTNERS, P.A., TO ALLOW AN EXPANSION OF A CONVALESCENT HOME
IN AN R-1, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ZONING DISTRICT, GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 7590 LYRIC LANE N.E (WARD 1)•
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated the this is a request for a
special use permit to allow the expansion of the Fridley
Convalescent Home. The proposed addition is a two-story
structure that measures 38 feet by 100 feet on each floor. To
accommodate the addition, the easterly parking lot will be
expanded to the north by ten fee�.
Mr. Burns stated that the purpose of the addition is to
provide additional office space, therapy space, and space for
� ancillary uses. D10 additional beds, however, will be added.
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The proposed addition, together with the existing structure,
meets all setback and lot coverage requirements. The
property, however, does not meet parking requirements
established by our code for "health care services." The site
provides for only 80 of the required 294 parking stalls The
petitioner has submitted a parking survey that demonstrates
the adequacy of the 80 parking spaces.
Mr Burns stated the petitioner's survey indicates that
between 7 and 52 spaces are available at any given tlme. The
petitioner also submitted information regarding the number of
parking stalls for similar uses. This information reveals
that for other nearby cities, the requirement is between 47
and 109 spaces for circtunstances similar to the Fridley
Convalescent Home. Fridley's code apparently applies more to
high turnover medical uses than it does to a convalescent
home.
Mr Burns stated that the Planning Commission recommended
approval of this special use permrt with the stipulation that
future reuse of this facility for purposes other than a
convalescent home will require review and approval by the
Planning Commission and the City Council.
' GRANTED SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #96-11, WITH THE STIPULATION
THAT REUSE OF THE FACILITY FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN A
CONVALESCENT HOME WILL REQUIRE REVIEW AND APPAOVAL BY THE
PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL.
5 ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 8, 1996, FOR PLAT REQUEST,
P.S. #96-01, BY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT N0. 14, TO REPLAT
PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF 61ST AVENLTE, EAST OF
7TH STREET, SOUTH OF 63RD AVENUE, AND WEST OF JACKSON STREET
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that a public hearing should
be set for July 8, 1996 for a replat request by School
District No. 14. The replat anticipates a land exchange
between the City and School District No 14. The change has
been requested by the school district as a means of matching
uses with ownership
Mr. Burns stated that, in general, the property on the south
side of 61st Avenue, that is the site for the Community
Education Center, is owned by the City. The property on the
north side of the street, that is the site for the CitV's
treatment plant and Commons Park, is owned by the school
district. The request is to replat al1 of Vineland Addition,
� generally located north of 61st Acenue, east of 7th Street,
south of 63rd Acenue, and west of Jackson Street
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Mr. Burns stated that the Planning Commission voted unani-
mously to approve this request at its meeting of June 5.
SET THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PLAT REQUEST, P.S
JULY 8, 1996.
ESTABLISH PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR JULY 8, 1996, FOR:
#96-01, FOR
VACATION REQUEST, SAV #96-02a, BY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
N0. 14, TO VACATE STREETS AND A1,LEYS GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH
OF 615T AVENUE, EAST OF 7TH STREET, SOUTH OF 63RD AVENUE, AND
wc�cm nc� 7nrucnrr emn��m �wnpn i�•
VACATION REQUEST, SAV #96-02b, BY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
N0. 14, TO VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH
OF 59TH AVENUE, EAST OF 7TH STREET, SOUTH OF 61ST AVENUE, AND
WEST OF WEST MOORE LAKE DRIVE (WARD 1)
AND
VACATION REQUEST, SAV #96-02c, BY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
N0. 14, TO VACATE STREETS AND A?LEYS GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH
OF 59TH AVENUE, EAST OF 7TH STREET, SOUTH OF 615T AVENUE, AND
WEST OF WEST MOORE LAKE DRIVE (WARD 1).
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that public hearings should be
� scheduled for July 8, 1996 for three vacation requests by
School District No. 14. The request is to vacate streets and
alleys at three locations. The Planning Commission voted
unanimously to approve these vacation requests at their June 5
meeting.
SET THE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR VACATION REQUESTS, SAV #96-02a,
#96-02b, AND #96-02c FOR JULY 8, 1996.
7 EXTENSION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #95-06, BY ADE LEASING, TO
ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION AND MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL AND
OIL DISPENSING SERVICE IN A C-2, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT,
GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7609 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E (WARD 1)�
Mr Burns, City Manager, stated that on July 24, 1995, Council
approved a special use permit for Jiffy Lube operation at the
northeast corner of University Avenue and Osborne Road. Since
the permit will expire July 24, the petitioner is requesting a
six-month extension of the permit to enable him to conclude
financing, as well as the design and construction of the Siffy
Lube facility.
APPROVED A SIX MONTH EXTENSION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP#
96-06, TO JAN[JARY 24, 1997
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� 8. APPROVED 1996 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING
PROGRAM BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND THE COUNTY OF ANOKA:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that Anoka County annually
distr�butes the SCORE funds it receives from the State to
municipalities and townships through �oint powers agreements
Fridley's 1996 allocation is $78,250.36. In exchange for
these funds Fridley pledges that it will continue its residen-
tial solid waste recycling program and that it will work
towards a goal of 2,459 tons of recyclables.
Mr. Burns stated that the agreement with the County covers
items such as reporting requirements, payment by the County,
method for computing Fridley's allocation, maintenance of
records, a list of general provisions, and an indemnification
and termination clause.
APPROVED THE 1996 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH ANOKA COUNTY FOR
THE RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING PROGRAM.
9. RESOLUTION N0. 44-1996 AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF 541 79TH WAY
N E. AND AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY FROM
ANOKA COUNTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES (WARD 3):
� Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this resolution autho-
rizes the acquisition of the propert_y at 541 79th Way, as well
as acquisition of an ad�oining 6,011 square foot parcel of tax
forfeit property to the east. The property is ad�acent to
Springbrook Creek, and the proposed acquisition is for flood
control purposes. The asking price for the property is
$37,800. Since the home is below the 100 year flood elevation
for the Mississippi River, staff is recommending that the home
be demolished. The acquisition of the tax forfeit property
from Anoka County will be for a nominal cost. Funding for the
acquisitions will be derived from the Czty's Housing
Revitalization Fund.
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ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO 44-1996.
ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 22, 1996, FOR AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 2.06.01 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER:
Mr. Burns, City 1�Sanager, stated that a public hearing should
be scheduled for July 22 to consider an amendment to Section
2.06.01 of the City Charter This amendment deals with
conditions under which vacancies shall exist on the Council.
The amendment was approved by the Charter Commission at the�r
January 29 meeting.
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 22, 1996 FOR THE ORDINANCE
AI�NDMENT TO SECTION 2 06.01 OF THE CITY CHARTER.
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ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 22, 1996, FOR AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that a public hearing should
be scheduled for July 22 to consider amendments to Chapter 3
of the City Charter. The amendments deals with frequency of
regular meetings; condrtions for callbing special meetings and
conference meetings; the public nature of all meetings,
appointment and duties of the Secretary to the City Council,
definrtion of a quorum; ma�orities necessary for passage of
ordinances, resolutions, and motions, conditions for passage
of an emergency ordinance; signing, publication and retention
of ordinances; when ordinances and resolutions take effect;
and amendment and repeal of ordinances. The amendments were
approved by the Charter Commission at their January 29
meeting.
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 22, 1996 FOR THE ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY CHARTER
APPROVE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND SE
LEACH & LINDSTROM, INC., FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (COMM
� Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that at the request of
Council, staff has held discussions with School District No.
14's architect, Mr. John Litchy. The purpose of the discus-
sions was to investigate the feasibility of �oining with the
school district in the renovation of the Community Education
Center. The Crty's participation would be to accommodate the
need for upgraded senior iacilities; to improve facilities for
The Zone, a teen drop-in center; and to prov�de additional
public meeting room space.
Mr. Burns stated that a contract has been drafted for
preliminary architectural services, and Mr. Litchy has been
asked to identify conc2ptual alternatives for meeting space
needs through the remodeling of four classrooms and the
building of a 4,000 square foot addition that ties the
classrooms to the existing gymnasium/cafeteria. Mr. Lrtchy
has also been asked to consider how the City's long-term space
needs might better be met through construction of a basement
under the addition. In addition, there are also various other
considerations that Mr. Litchy has been asked to address. For
these services, the City agrees to pay Mr. Litchy an amount
not to exceed $4,000, and the study is eapected to be
completed wrthin three weeks.
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LINDSTROM, INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (COMMUNITY
EDUCATION CENTER).
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RECEIV� BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT AND UPGF�DE OF
THE INNSBRUCK LIFT STATION, PROJECT NO. 298:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the City received a bid
for a package sewage pump station to retrofit the existing air
in�ector station near the intersection of Trollhagen and
St. Imier Drives. The one bid received was from General
Repair Service in the amount of $31,862.67. The City will
install the unit for an additional cost of $10,000 to $12,000.
Funds have been allocated in the capital improvement budget to
cover these costs.
RECEIVED THE BID FROM GENERF+,L REPAIR SERVICE FOR REPLACEMENT
AND UPGRADE OF THE INNSBRUCK LIFT STATION, PROJECT NO 29B AND
AWARDED THE CONTRACT TO GENERAL REPAIR SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT
OF $31,862.67.
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER N0. 4 TO THE 1995 STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT N0. ST. 1995 - 1& 2:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this change order is
needed for milling and overlaying at three locations where
temporary patches were installed during the winter. These
locations are on Mississippi Street, 53rd Avenue, and
Washington Street. The total cost for the work is $7,498.45
of which $3,000.00 will be reimbursed by Amoco for 53rd
Avenue. The other two locations involved water main breaks
and replacement.
APPROVED CHANGE ORDER NO 4 WITH HARDRIVES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT
OF $7,998.45 FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST 1995 -
1 & 2.
APPOINTMENT: PUBLIC SERVICES WORKER
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated it is recommended that Mark
Schulte be appointed to the position of Public Services Worker
in the Parks Division. Mr. Schulte graduated from St. Peter
High School and has taken courses at Mankato State University.
He has worked in park maintenance for the City of Mankato, as
we11 as with the Minnesota Conservation Corps.
CONC[JRRED WITH THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER:
Starting Starting
Name Position Salary Date Replaces
Mark Public Services $11.21 July 8, David
Schulte Worker, Parks per hour 1996 Lindquist
Non-exempt 1995 contract
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16. CLAIMS•
AUTHORIZED PAYMENT OF CLAIM NOS. 68513 THROUGH 68763.
17. LICENSES:
APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE IN THE
LICENSE CLERK'S OFFICE.
18. ESTIMATES:
APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ESTIMATES:
Schield Construction Co.
13604 Ferris Avenue South
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Stonybrook Creek Bank Stabilization
Pro�ect No. 246
Estimate No. 4 (Correction). . . . . . . $11,034.25
(Council approved $ll,3D4.25 at the June 10, 1996 Council
Meeting)
Newquist & Ekstrum, Chartered
� 301 Fridley Plaza Office Building
6401 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
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Services Rendered as City Prosecuting
Attorney for the Month of April, 1996
Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.
400 Northtown Financial Plaza
200 Coon Rapids Boulevard, N.W.
Coon Rapids, MN 55435-5489
Legal Services Rendered for the
Month of June, 1996. . . . .
Visu-Sewer Clean & Sea1, Inc.
3940 Louisiana Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Sanitary and Storm Sewer Repair
Pro�ect No. 292
Estimate No. 1 . . . . . . .
$13,260.01
. . $ 43.75
$78,466.10
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Hardrives, Inc.
14475 Quiram Drive
Rogers, MN 55374-9461
1995 Street Improvement
No. ST. 1995 - 1& 2
Estimate No. 4 . . . .
Pro�ect
. . . . . . . . $81, 684.04
No persons in the audience spoke regarding the proposed consent
agenda items.
MOTION by Councilman Billings 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 submrtted.
Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
There was no
business.
NEW BUSINESS
response from the audience under this item of
19. APPROVE MASTER PLAN FOR LAKE POINTE OFFICE PARK SY MEPC
AMERICAN PROPERTIES:
Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated that the evalua-
tion of the Master Plan for Lake Pointe culminates a three-month
review process by staff, City commissions, and the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority. Neighborhood meetings were also conduc-
ted, and it is recommended that the Master Plan be approved with
twelve stipulations.
Ms. Dacy presented aerial photos of the 38-acre site. She stated
that R-1 zoning was retained to provicte a buffer for the neighbor-
hood to the north. The S-2 zoning comes into play because what is
proposed in the Master Plan should be consistent with what the City
desires for the site. The proposed plan is for 582,000 square feet
of corporate office space consisting of two five-story buildings,
one six-story building, and one eight-story building. Serving the
office building will be a three-story office deck
Ms. Dacy stated that on the east portion of the siLe there will be
three commercial buildings housing a restaurant, a four-story
hotel, and a bank and office structure. There may be some day care
facilities located in the office building to serve employees.
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� Ms. Dacy stated that the developer wzll be required to plat the
property as it is developed. The office building exteriors will be
brick or pre-cast concrete. There would be standard signage,
lighting, and landscaping. A plaza area in the center of the site
is proposed, as well as a ma�or entrance. Easements would be
retained for the bikeway/walkway.
Ms. Dacy stated that the S-1 zoning district requires a special use
permit if other than a nine-foot wide parking stall is
contemplated. A lump sum payment is recommended for the park fee,
and five additional ponds are proposed. The developer would have
to comply with all requirements of the Six Cities and Rice Creek
Watershed Districts.
Ms. Dacy stated that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority
received the indirect source permit from �he Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency for control of the air quality and noise. One of
the stipulations is that MEPC has to accept the transfer of this
permit once they take ownership of the property. The next step in
the process is for MEPC to carry out the marketing plan for the
site. Ms. Dacy stated that staff is continuing to work on the
improvement for the Highway 65 intersection.
Mr. Dave Jellison, representing MEPC, stated that everything is
� procezding welL There is a large user for the site needing
125,000 square feet with another 50,000 square feet over the
initial four years. Two other companies are also consider�ng this
site Mr. Jellison stated that they are having some difiiculty
marketing the service side of Lhe property. Both Hampton Inns and
Marriott Corp. like the visibility but feel there needs to be more
development before they could proceed. This also holds true for
the restaurant to proceed.
Mr. Jellison stated that they are planning a large broker outing on
July 18 centered around the Master Plan He hopes to get over 100
real estate brokers at the site to familiarize them with the
development Mr, Ed Farr was present that evening to answer any
questions about the architectural design
Councilwoman Bolkcom asked if there was any new information on the
intersection improvements.
Ms. Dacy stated that discussions have been initiated with the
Minnesota Department of Transportation, and they have been brought
up to date on MEPC's plan It is hoped that construction can began
within the next one to two years.
MOTIOPd by Councilman Billings to concur with the unanimous
� recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the Master
Plan for Lake Pointe Office Park by MEPC American Properties with
the following stipulations: (1) appropriate plat applications
sha11 be submitted and approved prior to development of the
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property, (2) a11 uses in the development sha11 comply with the
following list of permitted uses: office uses typically associated
with corporate/Class A office developments; hotel and conference
facilities; banks/financial institutions; Class III restaurants as
defined in Section 205.03.59 of the zoning code, day care
facilities; and other uses as specifically approved by the City.
Uses allowed in each individual building after construction will be
the same or similar to those uses identified in this application.
The City shall review and approve each use prior to occupancy; (3)
detailed architectural plans of each building shall be submitted
during the plat application process; or lf a plat is not required,
plans shall be submitted, reviewed, and approved by the City prior
to issuance of a building permit. The type of materials used on
the exterior walls shall be approved by the City; (4) a
comprehensive sign plan shall be revlewed and approved by the City
Council prior to issuance of the first building permit based on the
plan dated March 29, 1996 and addressing the following issues• (a)
wall signs (building identification and tenant signage) shall meet
the wall sign requirements of the sign code; (b) no free-standing
pylon signs are permitted; (c) height, width, illumination and type
of all signs shall be clearly identified; (d) two free-standing
pro�ect identifier (D) signs are permitted, the size and height to
be approved by the City Council; (e) all free-standing signs shall
be set back ten feet from property lines; and (f) the petitioner
shall receive a sign permit prior to installation; (5) the
petitioner shall work with the CitV �n preparing transportation
demand strategies to promote ride-sharing and transit use to the
property; (6) twelve to fifteen foot light standards shall be
installed along Bridgewater Drive ad�acent to the residential area.
Sodium high pressure lights shall be used for the parking lot
lights and street lights; (7) if the parking decks or parking areas
are within the R-1, Single Family Dwelling zone, a special use
permit must be obtained prior to issuanc2 of a building permit; (8)
if nine-foot wide parking spaces are to be proposed within the
development, a special use permit as required by the S-2,
Redevelopment District, must be obtained prior to issuance of a
building permit; (9) appropriate permits from the Rice Creek
Watershed District, Six Cities Watershed Management Organization,
and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for storm water
management and grading shall be obtained prior to the issuance of a
building permit. Detailed engineering plans and calculations shall
be submitted in con�unction with plat applications and building
permit applications for review and approval by the City, (10) when
appropriate, MEPC shall accept the transfer of the Indirect Source
Permit from the HRA; (ll) detailed landscaping plans shall be
submitted in con�unction with plat and building permit
applications. Ten to twelve foot evergreens shall be installed
along the north wall of the parking deck_. The detailed landscaping
shall be based on the concept plan dated March 29, 1996. An
irrigation plan shall also be submitted at time of building permit
issuance; and (12) park fees shall be paid prior to the initiation
of construction of the first development on the site. Easements
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shall be dedicated at the time of plan approval over the existing
bikeway/walkway areas. Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
20. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WATEA
TREATMENT PLANT N0. 3, PROJECT N0. 293:
Mr. Wilczek, Assistant Public Works Director, stated that four bids
were received for this pro�ect, and the low bidder was Richmar
Construction at $1,507,485. The engineer's estimate for this
pro�ect was $1,395,000, so the low bidder is $112,485 over the
estimate. However, the pro�ect has changed since the original
estimates were submitted. The budget for this pro�ect was based on
an April, 1995 report from Meier Stewart and Assoclates.
Mr. Wilczek stated that the difference in the actual bids and the
estimate was probably due to several factors, including marginal
soil borings and the cost for the electrical and instrumentation
work. Even though the bids are higher than eXpected, he did not
believe the City would receive any better bids.
Councilwoman Bolkcom asked about the electrical and instrumentation
work.
� Mr. Tom Roshar, Meier Stewart and Associates, stated that their
estimates were not accurate on the costs for electrical and
instrumentation work. The estimated cost prepared in May was low
and shoulfl have been increased. Another likely cause for these
higher costs is that the City has a SCADA system supplier that did
a lot of work in the Czty, and the system is now expanding. He
felt the bids for the electrical and instrumentation worY were not
as competitive as they should have been. Because of this vendors'
existing equipment and past experience in the City, the other
vendors may have been unable to provide competitive prices for the
work. In additlon, the vendor of the existing equipment may have
had less incentive to reduce their prices.
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to receive the bids for the
construction of water treatment plant No. 3, Pro�ect No. 293.
Richmar Construction, Inc , for $1,SD7,485, Sheehy Construction
Company, Inc. for $1,558,141; Newmech Companies, Inc. for
$1,566,800; and Stahl Construction Company for $1,934,999.
Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a coice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to award the contract for the
construction of Fridley Water Treatment Plant No. 3, Pro�ect
� No. 293 to the low bidder, Richmar Construction, Inc. for
$1,507,985.
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Seconded by Councilwoman Bolkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Councilwoman Bolkcom asked Mr. Wilczek to explain the reasons for
this pro�ect.
Mr. Wilczek stated that the City is trying to provide the citizens
with the highest quality water possible by installing this filter
plant at Well No. 12. During the winter months, the City can
supply 100 percent filtered water which removes the manganese and
iron. During the peak stunmer months, 90 percent of the water will
be filtered. This is one of the ma�or goals and ob�ectives for the
coming year.
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that since installing the filter at
Locke Park, there has been noticeable improvements in the water
This pro�ect will do the same for the east portion of the City
Mr. Wilczek stated that when the mains were flushed, the water was
much clearer, and there have not been as many complaints Sy
increasing the filtered water, the citizens are well-served
21. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS:
Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that in the conference session he
would like to discuss the Lake Pointe intersection improvements.
Councilwoman Bolkcom asked for an update on the Stonybrook pro�ect
and when the work would be completed.
Mr. Wilczek stated that the rainy weather has caused delays for the
contractor. There was a problem with a power pole. It was decided
to extend the enclosed pipe by twelve feet so that the power pole
could remain at the same location. Work_ will start on the pro�ect
this week with installation of the pipe and finishing the wall.
Sodding and seeding would not occur until August.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to ad�ourn the meeting. Seconded
by Councilwoman Bolkcom Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting
of the Fridley Crty Council of June 24, 1996 ad�ourned at 8:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Carole Haddad
Secretary to the City Council
Wi�am J Nee��
Mayor