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04/26/1999 - 00000488THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF APRIL 26, 1999 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order by Mayor Jorgenson at 7:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Jorgenson led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor 7orgenson, Councilmember Barnette, Councilmember Billings and Councilmember Bolkcom. Councilmember Wolfe arrived at 8:35 p.m. MEMBERS ABSENT: None BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING: Mayor Jorgenson noted that this was a continuation of the Board of Review Meeting on April 12, 1999. At the last meeting, Mr. Gary Wellner was present to protest his value for taxes payable for the year 2000. Mr. Hervin, Assessor, explained that staff re-evaluated the property value, which was established for Mr. Wellner's property, and recommended that the current value remain as originally stated. Mr. Wellner informally agreed by telephone earlier. Councilmember Billings noted that staff provided information that upheld the value which was provided. MOTION by Councilmember Billings to re-affirm the value, which the Assessor placed on the property of $141,900. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to close the Board of Review Meeting at 7:40 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING WAS CLOSED AT 7:40 P.M. Councilmember Billings asked that the Assessor's Office provide a complete proceeding of the Board of Review meeting to the Anoka County Board of Equalization. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Re�ular Citv Council Meetin� of April 12, 1999: MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the minutes of the April 12, 1999 regular City Council meeting as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: NEW BUSINESS: 1. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 7, 1999: RECEIVED MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 7, 1999. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 30-1999 TO VACATE THE FIVE-FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT AND THEN GRANT A TWELVE FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 2, BLOCK 2, BROOKVIEW 2� ADDITION, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1015 MISSISSIPPI (VACATION REQUEST, SAV. #99-02, BY DAVID A. PEARSON) (WARD 2): Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that Mr. Pearson, the developer of a lot at 6526 Brookview Drive, requested that the City create a twelve-foot utility easement on the lot at 1015 Mississippi Street. Staff recommended that Council accommodate Mr. Pearson's request by vacating an e�sting five-foot utility easement and replacing it with a twelve- foot easement along the rear property line at 1015 Mississippi Street. That would enable Mr. Pearson to provide water and sewer connections to his recently created lot. APPROVED ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 30-1999, TO VACATE THE FIVE FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT AND THEN GRANT A TWELVE-FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 2, BLOCK 2, BROOKVIEW 2� ADDITION, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1015 MISSISSIPPI (VACATION REQUEST, SAV. #99-02, BY DAVID A. PEARSON). 3. RECEIVE PETITION FOR RICE CREEK BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT, PHASE 2; AND FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 4 RESOLUTION NO. 31-1999 TO THE RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT AND THE ANOKA COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that the petition requests that the City and the Rice Creek Watershed District participate in a stream bank stabilization program for the areas of Rice Creek between University Avenue on the east and the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks on the west. The cost for this project is $110,000 and would be distributed among the Rice Creek Watershed District (50%), the City of Fridley (25%) and the property owners (25 percent). RECEIVED PETITION FOR RICE CREEK BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT, PHASE 2 AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 31-1999 TO THE RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT AND THE ANOKA COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT. 4. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THREE PROPERTIES FOR THE RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 1999-1 (600 BUFFALO STREET, 630 BUFFALO STREET, AND 7901 RIVERVIEW TERRACE) (WARD 3): Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that the purchase of these properties (600 Buffalo Street for $83,000, 630 Buffalo Street for $26,750 and 7901 Riverview Terrace for $103,000) would be used in conjunction with the Riverview Heights street improvement project for storm water detention. APPROVED THE PURCHASE OF THREE PROPERTIES FOR THE RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 1999-1 (600 BUFFALO STREET, 630 BUFFALO STREET AND 7901 RIVERVIEW TERRACE). 5. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE SCADA SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT: Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that the City's e�sting automatic dialer that is used to call the on-call person for water and sewer related emergencies has not been working reliably. Therefore, staff recommended that Council approve the addition of an automatic digital dialer to the SCADA equipment upgrade that will be installed in the ne�t couple weeks. The cost of this addition will be $5,750 and can be added to the current contract without exceeding the budgeted amount for the SCADA upgrade. APPROVED CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE SCADA SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 5 6. RESOLUTION NO. 32-1999 IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR A MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT FOR SPRING LAKE PARK LIONS CLUB (SANDEE'S RESTAURANT, 6490 CENTRAL AVENUE N.E.) (WARD 2): Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that this was a renewal of the e�sting charitable gambling permit. The Fridley Police Department has had no problem with the lawful gambling operation by the Spring Lake Park Lions at this location and staff recommended approval. APPROVED THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 32-1999 IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR A MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT FOR SPRING LAKE PARK LIONS CLUB (SANDEE'S RESTAURANT, 6490 CENTRAL AVENUE N.E.). 7. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE 1999 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT UPGRADES, PROJECT NO. 323: Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that bids for playground equipment upgrades were received from five companies. The proposed upgrades for six parks were on display on April 6 and 7 at the Municipal Center. Neighbors of the six parks were invited to review the proposals and make comments. The Parks and Recreation Commission also reviewed the proposals. Staff made the following recommendations: The upgrades for Craig, Skyline and Ed Wilmes Parks be awarded to Flanagan Sales with the understanding that the Little Tykes line of play equipment be installed at a cost of $33,000, $33,000 and $26,000 respectively. The upgrades for Plaza and Hackmann Parks be awarded to Midwest Playscapes with the understanding that the Playworld Systems line of equipment be installed at a cost of $18,000 and $26,000 respectively. The upgrade for Madsen Park be awarded to Minnesota/Wisconsin Playgrounds with the understanding that they will be installing Game Time equipment at a cost of $36,000. Mr. Burns noted that the total cost for these upgrades was $172,000, well within the $212,000 budgeted for this purpose. Staff recommended that Council award the bids as outlined. RECEIVED BIDS AND AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR THE 1999 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT UPGRADES, PROJECT NO. 323 AS FOLLOWS: FLANAGAN SALES -$33,000, $33,000, AND $26,000; MIDWEST PLAYSCAPES - $18,000 AND $26,000; AND MINNESOTA/WISCONSIN PLAYGROUNDS - $36,000. 8. APPROVAL OF YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS: Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that flyers were sent to all school districts that FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 6 operate in Fridley, as well as to all Fridley schools. Additionally, letters were sent to every school-aged child who lives in Fridley but attends schools operated by District Nos. 11, 13 and 16 and to the teaching staff at Fridley Middle School, Fridley High School, the advisors for the Key Club, the Student Council and Youth in Government. A group interview was conducted by the Human Resources Commission at their April 8 meeting. It was agreed that all eleven applicants would be selected to fill eleven of the si�teen available positions on the newly created Youth Advisory Council. It was also agreed by the youth present that they would work as their first order of business to recruit students from outside District 14. As a result of this process, staff recommended Council's appointment of the following individuals to the Youth Advisory Council: Jessica Fischer — grade 5 Cassie Soj — grade 5 Jessica Hansen — grade 6 Mark Dobberpuhl — grade 8 Veronica Newcomer — grade 9 Issam Beik — grade 9 Amy Beighton — grade 10 Dan Dunn — grade 10 Kristin Kirk — grade 10 George Pichler — grade 11 Garrett Smith — grade 11 APPROVED THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF. 9. APPOINTMENT - CITY EMPLOYEE: Mr. Burns, City Manager, explained that staff recommended the appointment of Robert Stevens to a position of Patrol Officer recently vacated by Scott Robinson. Mr. Stevens attended the Utah State Police Academy, passed the Minnesota Reciprocity Examination in 1997, and has worked as security at Hennepin County Regional Centers and Wackenhut Security Systems. Additionally, he was employed with the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office as Deputy Sheriff and as motorcycle patrol deputy and general deputy. APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT STEVENS TO THE POSITION OF PATROL OFFICER, EFFECTIVE MAY 3, 1999. 10. CLAIMS: APPROVED THE PAYMENT OF CLAIM NUMBERS 86640 THROUGH 86825. 11. LICENSES: APPROVED LICENSES AS SUBMITTED. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 7 12. ESTIMATES: APPROVED ESTIMATES AS FOLLOWS: Ron Kassa Construction 6005 250t'` Street East Elko, MN 55020 1999 Miscellaneous Concrete Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk Project No. 322 Estimate No. 1 $6,746.09 MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the consent agenda as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PROCLAMATION: Buddv Poppv Dav — Mav 21, 1999: Mayor Jorgenson read the proclamation declaring May 21, 1999 as Buddy Poppy Day in the City of Fridley. Mr. George Arnold, Junior Voice Commander of VFW Post 363, and Ms. Sara Erickson, Buddy Poppy Queen, were present to receive this proclamation. Mr. Arnold stated that he submitted a letter to the City several months ago asking the status of his license for selling the buddy poppies. Mr. Pribyl noted that it was on the agenda for approval at the May 10, 1999 City Council meeting. Mayor Jorgenson stated that, in the past, the Councilmembers have always been able to purchase the Buddy Poppies at the Council meeting. She believed it was appropriate to approve the continuation of the 1998 license to allow the sale of buddy poppies until May 10, 1999. MOTION by Councilmember Billings to continue the 1998 license to allow the sale of buddy poppies until the license has been formally approved at the May 10, 1999 City Council meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: MOTION by Councilmember Billings to approve the adoption of the agenda. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 8 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 9 OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: Mayor Jorgenson explained that this was the time set aside for residents to speak about issues not on the agenda. There were no questions or comments from the public. OLD BUSINESS: 13. RESOLUTION NO. 33-1999, APPROVING A PLAT, P.S. #98-04, BY N. G. NELSON, ONAN CORPORATION, TO REPLAT PROPERTY TO ACCOMMODATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WAREHOUSING FACILITY, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1400 73� AVENUE N.E. (WARD 2) (TABLED APRIL 12, 1999): MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to remove this item from the table. Seconded by Councilmember Billings. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Ms. Dacy, Director of Community Development, explained that this was the final plat for the Onan Addition. This item was discussed at the April 12, 1999 City Council meeting, at which time action was tabled for two reasons — there were a number of questions about the development from neighbors on the East side of the plat in the City of Mounds View, and staff received a letter from Anoka County requesting additional rights-of-way on the plat. Since that time, Onan and Murphy Warehouse conducted an open house at the Onan Campus. Residents from both the City of Fridley and the City of Mounds View were in attendance. Residents voiced their concerns about the number of trucks, the traffic, and the methods of screening. Ms. Dacy presented a copy of the site plan, noting that Onan and Murphy Warehouse were collaborating on a 400,000 square foot warehouse development to the south of the e�sting building. The major concerns of residents were where the traffic and the trucks from the development and warehouse would access the new building. Both Onan and Murphy Warehouse have indicated that the Central Avenue access will be their main access. Overall, there would be less truck traffic from the site, as this building would consolidate a number of Onan's facilities which are now housed in the Murphy Warehouse site. A new public street, which was proposed, would likely be used by ten percent of the traffic. Additionally, there were a number of questions regarding screening. Onan and Murphy Warehouse would evaluate the use of access fill from the smaller berms on the east lot line, and they would also be planting additional evergreens. Ms. Dacy noted that she met with Onan regarding the right-of-way issue, and an agreement was reached. Ms. Dacy noted that one additional stipulation was added to the list, which states that the park dedication fees shall be paid as deemed appropriate by the City Council. Murphy Warehouse indicated that they would pay the required park dedication fees; however, Onan requested that they be able to pay their portion over a period of time due to the cost. This request would need to be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission, as they would make a recommendation to Council. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 10 Councilmember Billings asked if the fourteen stipulations included all that Anoka County has agreed with Onan on. Ms. Dacy responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the City would be setting a precedent by allowing the park dedication fees to be spread out over a period of time. She asked if it had been done in the past. Ms. Dacy responded that she was not aware of any other similar situations. Typically, the park dedication fees are paid at the time of the building permit or at the time of the final plat. She noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission would review this request and would make a recommendation to Council. Mr. Gary Brisbin and Mr. Woody Nelson of Onan were present to address any questions that Council or the public had regarding the proposed development. Mr. Brisbin stated his sincere appreciation to City staff for their assistance during the planning stage. Mr. Nelson stated that he was very grateful for the working relationship that Onan has with City staff. He felt that the development would be a"win-win-win" situation for all. Mayor Jorgenson thanked Onan and Murphy Warehouse for providing the open house to answer questions addressed by residents regarding the development. Ms. Connie Metcalf, a member of League of Women Voters, asked what the park dedication fees would be used for. Mayor Jorgenson explained that these fees go into a fund for park and recreation facilities. Previously, the fund has been used to replace old park playground equipment, upgrade tennis courts, etc. Essentially, the fund is used to improve City parks. Mr. Brian Amundson, 3048 Woodale Drive, Mounds View, thanked Onan and Murphy Warehouse for providing the open house and answering questions that many residents had. He asked what the status was of the fourteen stipulations, which were outlined as part of the resolution. He also stated that he hoped that the truckers would heed the instructions from Murphy Warehouse regarding using the Central Avenue access. He asked what had been discussed with regard to screening at the east property line. Mayor 7orgenson stated that in the past Murphy Warehouse has been very cooperative when confronted with complaints and has taken appropriate action to remedy the problem. Ms. Dacy noted that there was a change to Stipulation No. 13 regarding the combining of Outlot A with Lot 1. She noted that many of the stipulations are enforced prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. With regard to the landscaping/berming plans, Mr. Nelson of Onan noted that they looked at landscaping the berm along the east property line. It appeared that there may be excess material after the landscaping and grading was complete. Some of it could be used along the eastern buffer. He felt that this could accommodate some of the concerns expressed by residents of Mounds View whose properties border the development on the east side. Mr. Richard Young, 5695 Quincy Street, stated he believed that in the past thirty years the Onan Corporation has had four different owners. If a decision was made to allow Onan to pay the park dedication fees over a period of time, some type of stipulation should be added that would allow the City to place an assessment on the property to guarantee payment should the ownership of the FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 11 property change. He also asked what time period they would like in which to pay the fees. Councilmember Billings noted that Stipulation No. 14 stated that the park dedication fees shall be paid as deemed appropriate by the City Council. The Park and Recreation Commission would need to discuss this matter and make a recommendation to Council. MOTION by Councilmember Billings to approve Resolution No. 33-1999, Approving a Plat, P.S. #98-04, by N. G. Nelson, Onan Corporation, to Replat Property to Accommodate the Development of a Warehousing Facility, Generally Located at 1400 73rd Avenue N.E., and the following stipulations: 1) A 10 foot by 10 foot right-of-way shall be dedicated starting at the northwest property corner at 73rd Avenue and Central Avenue and continuing south along the e�sting r.o.w. to a point 400 feet south of the northwest property corner. From the that point south, an additional 10 feet by 800.74 feet Street, Utility and Drainage easement shall be provided along the easterly property line of the Onan property. Along the north property line, a 17 foot by 400 foot right-of-way shall be dedicated along the 73rd Avenue right-of-way, from the northwest property corner to a point 400 feet east. From that point east, a 17 foot by 2252.79 foot Street, Utility, and Drainage easement shall be dedicated which will cover the remaining portion of the north property line; 2) A road with a 60 foot right-of-way, 30 m.p.h. curves, and necessary cul- de-sacs or bubble should be identified to provide access to the proposed lots; 3) The proposed access road will continue along the eastern edge of Lot 3 for a minimum of 150 feet in order to meet the lot width requirements; 4) The sewer services should be designed to service the proposed and future lots on the plant; 5) The sewer connection to the MCES interceptor will require MCES approval; 6) The water system should be designed to provide service to the e�sting and proposed lots; 7) Fire hydrants associated with the development will be flushed by City crews; 8) Storm water pond calculations need to be approved by the Engineering Division; 9) A storm pond agreement needs to be executed to assure ongoing maintenance and viability of the pond. The agreement shall include the outfall system for the pond; 10) A user fee will be required from the property owner for the storm system placed within the public right-of-way; 11) The storm water outlet pipe will require the repair of Stinson Avenue and the installation of B618 concrete curb and gutter; 12) The storm water sewer pond design must be approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District; 13) The petitioner shall notify the City of any contaminants that surface, for wellhead protection; and 14) Park dedication fees shall be paid as deemed appropriate by the City Coun. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE BARNETTE, COUNCIL- MEMBER BILLINGS, AND COUNCILMEMBER BOLKCOM VOTED AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON ABSTAINED, AND COUNCILMEMBER WOLFE WAS ABSENT, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Jorgenson stated that Councilmember Wolfe requested that Item 14 be delayed until his arrival. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 15. CONSIDERATION OF S-2 REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROJECT PLAN APPROVAL, MPA #99-01, BY MEDTRONIC, INC., TO CONSIDER PROJECT/MASTER PLAN APPROVAL FOR A CORPORATE OFFICE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 12 CAMPUS UP TO 1,600,000 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE, GENERALLY LOCATED AT LAKE POINTE DRIVE AND BRIDGEWATER DRIVE (WARD 1): MOTION by Councilmember Billings to open the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 8:15 P.M. Ms. Dacy, Director of Community Development, stated that she was very pleased to present the Master Plan to Council for consideration. The purpose of the Master Plan was to establish the site as the world headquarters corporate office campus for Medtronic. The proposed campus would consist of four elements: 1) the worldwide corporate headquarters; 2) a research and development center; 3) an education center; and 4) a neurological business unit headquarters. The master plan, as proposed, would include at least 1,000,000 square feet of corporate office space with the fle�bility to go up to 1.6 million square feet, which would likely be built over a period of ten years. On April 1, 1999, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority determined that the proposed plan was consistent with the development plan for this area. As part of Phase I, there would be six buildings which are being proposed, including the corporate headquarters building, the neurological building, the research building, the education building, the campus commons building and the parking ramp. Phase I would occupy the east end of the site and be served by the new parkway along the north side of the site. Ms. Dacy noted that the parking ramp would consist of six floors, two of which would be constructed below grade. The ramp would contain appro�mately 1,038 stalls at 8.5 feet wide by 18 feet deep. Appro�mately 160 to 200 parking spaces would be on each floor of the structure. A small surface parking lot would be located just to the west of the central plant. She noted that parking structures would be required for the additional development on the property as part of the Phase II and Phase III developments. The parkway would be a two-way divided roadway, e�tending from the Seventh Street right-of- way on the west side of the site to Highway 65 on the east. Ms. Dacy presented a rendering of the proposed buildings. She noted that the building e�terior at this point would be brick or cut stone, with much use of accent trim and glass. The buildings would be constructed to meet all building and fire codes. Ms. Dacy stated that the proposed lighting would include a 20-foot tall standard along the parkway with a 30-foot tall pole on the top of the parking structure. Kim lights are being proposed. Ms. Dacy noted that a detailed sign plan has not been submitted to date. Entrance monuments were being contemplated, and a detailed sign plan was one of the stipulations. The landscaping plan was rather extensive with over six hundred tress proposed for Phase I. Additionally, nearly one hundred shrubs would be planted. The parkway would be lined with FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 13 linden trees with crab apple trees in the median. A mi�ture of deciduous trees and evergreens would also be planted around the campus. The existing water and sewer lines will serve the site. Two ponds have been created on the east end of the site for storm water and run off. A third pond has been added to respond to the concerns addressed by the Rice Creek Watershed District. Ms. Dacy noted that the Planning Commission reviewed these plans and recommended that Council approve the Master Plan, subject to seventeen stipulations. Mr. Donn Hagmann, Director of Real Estate for Medtronic, stated that they have been working hard with staff over the past eight months. They are optimistic that this project will be a success. He noted that Medtronic was concerned that the recent house bill does not fully allocate all of the funds for tax increment financing. The unique characteristics of the site require soil corrections and site improvements which require a potential investment of an additional $53,000,000. As it stands, with the e�tended TIF district, Medtronic would only recover 62 percent of that investment; therefore, they would have to absorb a considerable amount. If all phases of this project were to take place, it would be imperative that the City of Fridley and the legislature fully endorse the thirteen-year TIF e�tension. He noted that the economics of the project make it such that if there would be a shortfall greater than what already exists, there would be a great deal of uncertainty as to whether they could commit to Phases II and III of the development. Mayor Jorgenson noted that the Senate Tax Committee passed the bill in its original format, which would allow all three phases to be built, and would allow Medtronic to recapture some of the costs. Mr. Hagmann noted that the amendment to the plat plan which requires that with future phases of construction they would be required to purchase a bond to mill down the road and rsurface it at a future date. He explained that with Medtronic's Triple A credit, they do not feel they should be required to use the bonds for this purpose and tie up the money for all those years. Secondly, with the e�sting condition of the road, they do not believe that future construction would require entirely resurfacing. He noted that they would be willing, as the future phases allow, to look at the condition of the road and to be responsible. Ms. Dacy noted that the stipulation Mr. Hagmann is referring to was a new one which was part of the plat application, Item No. 18. Councilmember Billings asked if this would be addressed in the development agreement. Ms. Dacy stated that the requirement was a typical stipulation as part of the plat regarding construction on a public street, but that it could be included in the development agreement. Councilmember Billings asked if this stipulation would only kick in if Medtronic completes Phases II and IIL Ms. Dacy stated in general that the City's policy is that the last layer of asphalt between the first application and the final one must match the edge of the curb. Because the petitioner wants to complete all of the road work under Phase I of the project, there was the possibility that truck traffic, etc. during the additional phases could affect the condition of the roadway. Therefore, it would be preferable to hold off on the top course of the roadway until such time as the project was completed. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 14 Mayor Jorgenson asked Ms. Dacy to explain the purpose of a performance bond. Ms. Dacy stated that the performance bond is a typist means of security to assure that the petitioner will complete the improvements. What is perhaps different in this case is the length of time in which the letter would be carried. Mayor Jorgenson stated that her concern in setting a precedence if the City were to exempt Medtronic from the performance bond requirement. Mr. Knaak, City Attorney, stated that the City could indeed set a precedence by exempting Medtronic from this requirement, unless they were able to somehow distinguish this case from another case which could follow. Councilmember Wolfe arrived at 8:35 p.m. MOTION by Councilmember Billings to close the public hearing at 8:40 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 8:40 P.M. OLD BUSINESS: 14. SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #99-01, K BY HOLIDAY COMPANIES, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 5695 HACKMANN AVENUE N.E. (WARD 2) (TABLED MARCH 22, 1999): MOTION by Councilmember Wolfe to remove this item from the table. Seconded by Council- member Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Ms. Dacy explained that NIr. postponed until the May 10, information. Dave Hoeschen, Holiday Companies, has requested that this item be 1999 City Council meeting, to allow him time to prepare his traffic MOTION by Councilmember Wolfe to continue the public hearing to May 10, 1999. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 16. CONSIDERATION OF A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT, ZTA #99-01, BY MEDTRONIC, INC. TO AMEND SECTION 205.24.06 AND OTHER APPROPRIATE SECTIONS OF THE FRIDLEY ZONING CODE TO CREATE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING SPACE SIZES AND AISLE WIDTHS FOR FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 15 PARKING RAMP STRUCTURES ASSOCIATED WITH REDEVELOPMENT AND OTHER PROJECTS, GENERALLY LOCATED AT LAKE POINTE DRIVE AND BRIDGEWATER DRIVE (WARD 1): MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to open the public hearing at 8:42 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Billings. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 8:42 P.M. Ms. Dacy explained that this application was to amend the zoning te�t for the size of parking spaces in parking structures and would establish some standards. Medtronic requested a minimum parking stall size of 8.5 feet wide by 18 feet in length and a two way drive aisle width of 24 feet. Currently, the City does not differentiate between parking lots and parking ramps. The current standards for parking stall size (10 feet wide by 20 feet long) and drive aisle width (25 feet) were established years ago when the average size of vehicles was much larger than those used today. Staff completed a survey of other metropolitan parking structures and found stalls ranging from 8.5 feet wide to 10 feet wide and from 16.5 feet to 20 feet in length. The two-way drive aisles ranged in width from 24 feet to 26 feet. Additionally, a number of various vehicles were measured from bumper to bumper, and the width was measured from side-view mirror to side- view mirror. Staff suggested that a zoning code be created which differentiates between a low-turnover use versus a high-turnover use. The Planning Commission reviewed this request and recommended a zoning te�t change to create a parking stall standard of 8.5 feet wide by 18 feet in length for uses such as corporate campuses, industrial buildings, etc., and create a 24 foot wide two-way drive aisle. A slightly larger stall is recommended for commercial and retail uses of 9.5 feet wide by 18 feet in length. MOTION by Councilmember Billings to close the public hearing at 8:50 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 8:50 P.M. NEW BUSINESS: 17. RESOLUTION NO. 34-1999, APPROVING A MASTER PLAN/PROJECT PLAN IN A S-2 REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR MEDTRONIC, INC. (WARD 1): MOTION by Councilmember Billings to approve a Master Plan/Project Plan in an S-2 Redevelopment District for Medtronic, Inc., with the following stipulations: 1. The petitioner shall construct the proposed development in accordance with the Master FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 16 Plan labeled as "Master Site Plan", C101, and dated March 10, 1999. Phase I construction FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 17 shall be constructed in accordance with the plans labeled and dated below except as modified by other stipulations in this and other approvals: Phase I Layout Plan, C062, dated March 10, 1999 Phase I Grading Plan, CO 63, dated March 10, 1999 Phase I Utility Plan, CO 64, dated March 10, 1999 Phase I Utility Plan, Bridgewater Drive, C064a, dated March 10, 1999 Phase I Erosion Control Plan, CO 65, dated March 10, 1999 Phase I Planting Plan, CO 66, dated March 12, 1999 Phase I Erosion Control Details, CO 67, dated March 12, 1999 Building Elevations, A100, dated March 12, 1999 2. Plat applications shall be submitted and approved prior to each phase of development of the property. 3. All uses in the development shall be those uses Medtronic currently has in place at its Rice Creek Campus, together with other uses necessary to the operation of the petitioner's business or typical office business uses, including the following: a. light manufacturing or assembly of any products the petitioner sells from time to time, including clean room manufacturing; b. Research and development activities; c. Some warehousing activities (needed for product assembly); d. Conference and training facilities; e. Office activities and reasonably related uses including uses reasonably incident to a primary or secondary headquarters facility for a manufacturing company, including day care, food service and other sundry retail uses. 4. Detailed architectural plans of each building shall be approved by the city prior to issuance of the building/shell permit. The City shall approve the type of materials uses on the e�terior walls. The e�terior of the parking structure shall be constructed with materials consistent with the materials of the office buildings. No less than 50% of the parking materials shall be covered with the same masonry materials used on the adjacent buildings (i.e. brick, stone, etc.). 5. A comprehensive signage plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Council prior to issuance of the first sign permit. At minimum, the signage plan shall address the following: a. Wall signs shall meet the wall sign requirements of the sign code. b. No free-standing pylon signs are permitted. c. Heights, width, illumination and type of all signs shall be clearly identified. d. All monument or freestanding signs shall be set back 10 feet from property lines. e. The petitioner shall receive a sign permit prior to installation of each sign. 6. The petitioner shall submit a Transportation Demand Management Plan for City review and approval prior to initiation of construction for Phase II. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 18 7. The petitioner shall comply with the final AUAR and plan for mitigation adopted by the City Council on April 12, 1999. 8. The petitioner shall comply with the Indirect Source Permit (ISP) 99-� (number to be assigned by MPCA). 9. Appropriate permits from the Rice Creek Watershed District, Six Cities Watershed Management Organization and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency shall be obtained prior to the issuance of a building permit. Detailed engineering plans and calculations shall be submitted in conjunction with plat applications and building permit applications for review and approval by the City. 10. The petitioner shall comply with the stipulations of Vacation #99-01, Plat #99-01, Special Use Permit #99-02, and Zoning Te�t Amendment #99-01. 11. A final landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted prior to the issuance of the first building/shell permit. Underground irrigation shall be provided to all appropriate landscaped areas, including the area around 7ackson and Quincy Streets, and Bridgewater Drive. The landscaping plan shall be amended to include installation of 10-foot evergreen trees on the north side of the parking structure. 12. All construction shall comply with the City's appropriate fire and building codes. The location, dimensions, and surface material of the fire protection road shall be approved by the City Fire Marshall. 13. The Central Plan facility shall conform to the following requirements: a. Utilize Series V Cooling Towers (Model No. VTI-1125-P) with centrifugal fans or similar equipment with equivalent sound levels. b. Install a structural screen for each of the cooling towers adjacent to residential land uses sufficient to provide the minimum decibel attenuation needed to comply with MPCA daytime and nighttime standards. For the Series V Cooling tower (Model No. VTI-1125-P), a minimum of four decibels of attenuation is required to achieve compliance with applicable standards. c. Consider e�tension of the screen walls 1 to 2 feet above the top of the cooling tower if this can be accomplished without danger of reingestion of exhaust air into the intake. d. Consent to noise monitoring of constructed cooling towers as deemed necessary by the City and reimburse the City for noise monitoring costs. e. Agree to modify cooling tower equipment or construct additional screening if noise monitoring documents that actual sound levels generated by the central plant exceed state noise standards. 14. A detailed lighting plan for the development, including the street and parking structure lights, shall be submitted prior to issuance of the first building/shell permit. The height of the light standards on Bridgewater Drive shall not exceed twenty feet, and the height of the standards on the top level of the parking structure shall not exceed thirty feet. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 19 15. The petitioner shall comply with the requirements of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority's Redevelopment Contract. 16. Multi-level parking structures shall be constructed with each phase of the development. The ramp for Phase I shall be constructed with two levels below grade. 17. The following circumstances shall be deemed as a"substantial change" and require additional review by the Planning commission with final approval by the City Council: a. Increase in building square footage beyond 1,600,000 square feet; b. Increase in building height beyond 10 stories; c. Increase in parking structure height above the parking structure in Phase I; d. Changes in building usage other than permitted in Master Plan and the HRA's Redevelopment Contract; e. Any change which does not meet the City and HRA approved conditions and stipulations pertaining to the development. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Councilmember Billings requested that Item 19 be discussed prior to Item 18, as the decision of Item 19 may affect the action on Item 18. MOTION by Councilmember Billings to table Item 18 until after Item 19 has been acted upon. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 19. RESOLUTION APPROVING A VACATION, SAV #99-01, VACATING A PORTION OF CARRIE LANE, QUINCY STREET AND JACKSON STREET BY MEDTRONIC, INC.) (WARD 1): Ms. Dacy, Director of Community Development, explained that this request was to vacate a portion of Carrie Lane. The new parkway proposed for the development would eliminate the reverse curve which remains now. As part of that effort, six homes would be removed as well as the e�sting storm ponds. At the Planning Commission meeting on April 7, two different options were discussed. These options were also discussed at the March 3 neighborhood meeting. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the vacation request, based on Option 1 with six stipulations. Option No. 1 would make Quincy Street a dead-end street, and Jackson Street would become a cul-de- sac. One of the six stipulations recommended that staff try to find a way to obtain the best of both options, which would provide both screening and the road connection. A detailed land survey was completed by the petitioner of the area where the six homes would be FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 20 removed. More detailed elevation information was obtained, and the engineer was able to identify another option whereby the retaining wall would not be required, but would provide for a 24 foot wide road connection between Quincy and Jackson Streets (Option 2A). Ms. Dacy provided a diagram of the new proposed option. This option would create an adequate area for a row of trees between Carrie Lane and the new parkway. Ms. Dacy noted that this option would also provide for an 8-foot wide bikepath connection. The other alternative would be to go back to the original plan and acquire the seventh home so that Carrie Lane could be reconstructed at a 40- foot width. Ms. Dacy noted that staff used the following criteria in determining their options: Adequate roadway width for plowing and fire vehicles; Maintaining e�sting street and bikeway connections; Municipal State Aid street standards; and Adequacy of land area to create vegetative screening. In looking at this criteria, the very best option is the original plan which would require the acquisition of the seventh property, with Option 2A being the ne�t best option. Mr. Kenny Horns, Engineer representing Medtronic, Inc., was present to discuss Option No. 2A with Council. He noted that he worked closely with City staff on the realignment of the parkway and some of the revisions to the public utilities. Since the plans were originally submitted, the building plans and site work have been refined. Mr. Horns noted that, generally, the grade of the new street proposed as "Lake Pointe Drive" would be matched in with the e�sting grade west of Quincy Street within one to two feet. This would allow the developer to keep the e�sting vegetation in place. Councilmember Billings asked how this would affect the parking ramp. Mr. Horn responded that the street level of the parking structure would be raised one-half of a level, with the final height of the ramp roughly three feet higher than originally proposed. Another change, was that the location of the parking ramp will be moved ten feet to the south — further away from the residential properties. Ms. Dacy noted that a petition was received from the residents in the neighborhood on Apri121, 1999, requesting that Council reconstruct Carrie Lane to its current 40-foot state aid width and to provide buffering and landscaping. MOTION by Councilmember Billings to receive the petition dated April 12, 1999 into the record. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Burns, City Manager, asked if the shifting of the parking structure would affect the location of the other buildings in Phase I of the development plans. Mr. Horn responded in the affirmative. All of the buildings, with the exception of the Research Building, have been moved approximately ten feet to the south as well. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 21 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 22 Councilmember Billings noted that the Planning Commission recommended Option No. 1; however, it appeared to him that the Planning Commission was more concerned with screening the neighborhood to the north. Since those were the only two options available to them, they chose Option No. 1, as it provided the screening. It appeared that if there were an option whereby both the screening and connection could be accomplished, it would be most favorable. As requested by Councilmember Bolkcom, a letter was sent out to the residents on 58t'` Avenue, Madison Street and Helene Place to get their input, as Option No. 1 would affect the traffic pattern in the neighborhood. Councilmember Billings noted that he received seven telephone calls, all of which indicated that they would like to see Jackson Street and Quincy Street connected in order to maintain the traffic patterns as closely as possible to the e�sting traffic patterns. Ms. Dacy noted that her department received nine telephone calls — eight were in favor of Option No. 2; and one was in favor of Option No. 1. Councilmember Billings noted that some of the telephone calls he received may have been duplications of calls that staff received. However, it appeared that the neighborhood along Madison Street, 58t'` Avenue and Helene Place would prefer to see the roadways connected in a manner similar to that way it was. Additionally, the petition contains signatures from 94 different households stating that they would like to see the two streets connected with a 40-foot wide roadway. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that she felt Option No. 1 would have a very significant impact on the traffic pattern in the neighborhood. Councilmember Barnette stated that he heard residents were concerned about the safety of the retaining wall and the lack of adequate screening. Option No. 2A would remove the retaining wall but would only provide a 24-foot wide roadway, rather than the 40-foot wide roadway that the residents would prefer to see. Mayor Jorgenson stated that she believed it was important to maintain the continuity of the streets in the neighborhood. Mr. Richard Young, 5695 Quincy Street, stated that his concern was the increase in noise volume with the raise in street elevation and the estimated 1,200 vehicles using the road each day. He stated that he was hopeful that the vegetation plan would help to alleviate some of the increase in traffic noise. Councilmember Bolkcom noted that traffic noise from Interstate 694 would likely be reduced for those neighbors with the buildings on the site. Mr. Ed Hondl, 685 - 57t'` Avenue, stated that he did not feel a 10-foot wide buffer was adequate, especially with the raise in elevation of the roadway. Additionally, the proposed width of Carrie Lane under Option No. 2A would be one foot narrower than what would be required for a driving aisle in a parking ramp where traffic speeds are far less. Mr. Bob Gordier, 5705 Quincy Street, stated that he would prefer Option No. 1. He asked what FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 23 the results were of the survey done at the March 3 neighborhood meeting. Ms. Dacy noted that they received 25 responses — 13 were in favor of Option No. 1; 11 were in favor of Option No. 2; and one asked that the road be left as it currently stands. Mr. Gordier asked what the setback requirements were. Ms. Dacy provided the code require- ments for both side yard and front yard setbacks. A discussion followed with regard to the property located at 5675 Quincy Street, and how close the garage would be to the new lot line. Ms. Dacy noted that the configuration would likely put the garage in a non-conforming status. Ms. Jane Griffith, 5675 Quincy Street asked how the non-conforming status would affect their property. Ms. Dacy noted that they would not be affected if the garage were to remain as it e�sts today. However, if there were ever a situation whereby over fifty percent of the structure were damaged, or they wished to add to the garage, they would need to obtain a variance to allow it. Ms. Griffith stated that she felt the 24 foot wide roadway would be beneficial, as it may prevent cars from speeding. She asked if a decibel level had been researched to determine how the speed of traffic would affect sound levels. Ms. Dacy explained that this type of analysis was done as part of the AUAR study. It was determined that the decibel level would be below the standards. Mr. Tony Nelson, 700 - 57t'` Avenue, stated that his property was directly across from the Griffith property. (He noted that the map does not accurately depict the location of his driveway as it is directly across from the driveway at 5675 Quincy Street.) His concern was for the safety of his children. He asked if a fence could be constructed. Ms. Dacy noted that Austrian Pines or spruce trees would be added to the pine trees that currently e�st on that property. She believed that this would make it a little more difficult for small children to get out onto the roadway. Mr. Hondl, 685 - 57t'` Avenue, stated that he had concerns in decreasing the width of Carrie Lane from 40 feet to 24 feet. He felt that would present a safety hazard when vehicles are going around the loop. He noted that the non-conforming garage on the Griffith property could essentially become a problem in the event that the property was sold. He asked why more money was not offered to the Griffiths so that this property would be acquired as well. At this point, money that could have been used to purchase the property was being spent trying to come up with an option that would be suitable to the neighborhood without purchasing that property. Councilmember Billings asked if Option No. 2A would allow enough space for two rows of trees between Carrie Lane and Bridgewater. Ms. Dacy responded in the negative. Councilmember Billings stated that while he would prefer Option No. 2A over Option No. 1 or No. 2, he requested that Medtronic's re-approach the homeowner of 5675 Quincy Street to see if there was any possibility of acquiring the property for the following reasons: • the sharpness of the curve between Quincy Street and the relocated Carrie Lane; • the lack of a 40-foot street width; • the non-conforming use of the garage at 5675 Quincy Street; FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 24 • screening — visual, sound, odors, etc — and the ability to screen the neighborhood from Bridgewater. Councilmember Billings stated that he felt the original proposal should be looked at seriously. If they are unable to reach an agreement to purchase the property, he felt there is adequate public purpose for Council to consider the possible of acquisition by eminent domain. Mr. Bob Gordier, 5705 Quincy Street, stated that Mr. and Mrs. Griffith have been wonderful neighbors over the years, and he sincerely hoped that nothing would be done to hurt that. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that no one wanted to displace someone from his or her home. However, in cases such as this, Council must look at all of the different options and determine which one makes the most sense for the entire area. MOTION by Councilmember Billings to table this time until the May 10, 1999 City Council meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION by Councilmember Billings to request that staff inform Medtronic that the preferable roadway configuration would include the removal of the property at 5675 Quincy Street and the connection of Quincy Street and Jackson Street with a typical roadway width; and that staff transmit immediately to Medtronic a request that they re-negotiate the purchase of the property with the owners. Furthermore, he asked that staff begin to assemble information that they felt was necessary to help Council establish a public purpose for the possibility of condemnation of the property. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. Councilmember Billings noted that this was a decision that he hoped he would never have to be forced to make; however, he must look out for the best interests of the entire city. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 18. PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUEST, P.S. #99-01, BY MEDTRONIC, INC. TO CREATE FRIDLEY EXECUTIVE CENTER 2� ADDITION, GENERALLY LOCATED AT LAKE POINTE DRIVE AND BRIDGEWATER DRIVE (WARD 1): MOTION by Councilmember Billings to table action on this item until the May 10, 1999 City Council meeting; and that if the purchase negotiations are successful before that meeting, that necessary changes are made to the plat be incorporated. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UANIMOUSLY. 20. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, CHAPTER 205, ENTITLED "ZONING," BY AMENDING SECTIONS 205.03 AND ADDING SECTION 205.04 (ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT, ZTA FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 25 #99-01), BY MEDTRONIC, INC. FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT LAKE POINTE DRIVE AND BRIDGEWATER DRIVE (WARD 1): MOTION by Councilmember Billings to concur with the recommendations of the Planning Commission and to approve the first reading of the proposed Te�t Amendment, ZTA #99-01 as presented. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 21. SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST, SP #99-02, BY MEDTRONIC, INC. TO ALLOW FOR A NINE-FOOT WIDE PARKING SPACE IN A S-2 REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, GENERALLY LOCATED AT LAKE POINTE DRIVE AND BRIDGEWATER DRIVE (WARD 1): MOTION by Councilmember Billings to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and to approve Special Use Permit #99-02 as presented. Seconded by Council- member Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 22. RESOLUTION NO. 35-1999, COMMITTING FUNDS TO COMPLETE STRIPING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE 7TH STREET AND 57TH AVENUE INTERSECTION BY THE YEAR 2010 (WARD 1): Ms. Dacy, Director of Community Development, explained that this request was brought forward by staff as a result of the completion of the Indirect Source Permit application for MPCA. One of the improvements that was identified by the traffic study and application suggested that there be turn lanes at the intersection of Seventh Street (left turn lane) and 57t'` Avenue (right turn lane). The MPCA asked for a commitment that those striping improvements be completed by the year 2010. MOTION by Councilmember Billings to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 35-1999, Committing Funds to Complete Striping Improvements at the Seventh Street and 57t'` Avenue Intersection by the Year 2010. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 23. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA TO REPEAL CHAPTER 404, ENTITLED "GAS FRANCHISE" AND ADOPT A NEW CHAPTER 404, ENTITLED "GAS FRANCHISE:" MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to Approve the First Reading of An Ordinance Amending the City Code of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, to Repeal Chapter 404, Entitled "Gas Franchise" and Adopt a New Chapter 404, Entitled "Gas Franchise". Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 26 UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 24. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA, TO INCLUDE A NEW CHAPTER 408, ENTITLED "ELECTRIC FRANCHISE:" MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to Approve the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the City Code of the City of Fridley, Minnesota to Include a New Chapter 408, Entitled "Electric Franchise." Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 24(a). CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 36-1999, A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN PARCELS ARE OCCUPIED BY STRUCTURALLY SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS AND ARE TO BE INCLUDED IN A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT: Ms. Dacy, Director of Community Development, explained that the HRA will be approving a companion resolution on the same topic. She noted that there are some laws being considered by the legislature this summer which would establish a May 1, 1999 deadline for certain issues affecting tax increment funds and their use outside tax increment districts. The HRA recently acquired two properties, which will become part of the Gateway East, Redevelopment Project. This resolution would give the HRA a period of three years from the date of approval to file a request for certification of these sites as part of a district. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the adoption of Resolution No. 36-1999, A Resolution Determining that Certain Parcels are Occupied by Structurally Substandard Buildings and Are to be Included in a Tax Increment Financing District. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS: Mayor 7orgenson noted that Ms. Diane Ferry, Fridley High School French Teacher, was still attempting to find host homes for French students who will be coming to visit Fridley. If anyone is interested, they are asked to contact Ms. Ferry at 502-5760. Mayor 7orgenson stated that she was notified by the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development that the City's application for the Minnesota Investment Fund Grant was approved in the amount of $25,000 to assist in the expansion of Harper's processing plant. Mayor Jorgenson noted that the 25t'` Anniversary of the Minnesota Association of Municipalities would be celebrated at their meeting on May 20, 1999. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 27 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 1999 PAGE 28 Councilmember Barnette stated that the video for the SOt'` Anniversary Task Force has been completed. Councilmember Barnette reminded residents that Fridley Historical Society calendars can be ordered by calling the Historical Society. After si�ty orders have been received, they will place the order. Cost is $8.00 each. ADJOURN: MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 p.m. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE APRIL 26, 1999 MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL WAS ADJOURNED AT 10:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Tamara D. Saefke Nancy J. Jorgenson Recording Secretary Mayor